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Daffy's Elixir
This is similar sionally and allow it to stand for a few days. to the compound tincture of senna; but dif- Dissolve 16 grains muriate of morphia, by ferent makers have their peculiar formulæ. have their peculiar formulæ. heat, in 2 drachms water; when cold, add 65 The following is one of them. Avoirdupois minims Scheele's hydrocyanic acid, 1 fluid weight seems to be intended. Senna leaves, drachm perchloric acid, and 2 fluid ounces 34 pounds; jalap, aniseed, caraway seed, of molasses. Add this gradually to the first each 20 ounces; rectified spirit, 18 pints; mixture, and then add sufficient molasses sugar, 5 pounds. Infuse the senna 2 or 3 to make the whole measure 4 fluid ounces. times in sufficient boiling water to yield, when Dose, 30 minims. strained with pressure, 4 gallons in the whole.