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Passy Water
Sulphate of iron, 2 grains; muriate of soda, 3 grains; carbonate of soda, 4 grains; muriate of magnesia, 2 grains; aerated water, 1 pint. en 4 troy ounces recently dried belladonna leaf, in fine powder, with 2 fluid ounces diluted alcohol; pack it firmly in a conical percolator, and gradually pour diluted alcohol upon it until 2 pints of tincture are obtained. (U. S. Ph.)