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Infusion of Calumba

Calumba laughing gas, &c. phor, ether, chloroform, nitrous oxide or root, 1 drachm; boiling water, 1 pint. Mace- , 1 drachm; boiling water, + pint.

Масеrate for 4 hours and strain, adding afterwards ounce; camphor, 3 drachms; valerian, 1

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