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Phosphorated Ether
Dissolve 2 grains phosphorus in 1/2 drachm oil of peppershade leaves; fox glove leaves; garlic; hemlock leaves; henbane leaves; juniper berries, crushed; white lilies; poison oak leaves; roses, the petals of the flowers; fresh rue; St. mint; when dissolved add sulphuric ether, 1/2 John's wort flowers; fresh tobacco leaves. fluid ounce; mix well. Dose, 2 to 6 drops.
This was recommended by Augustin in epilepsy, paralysis, and other like nervous affections.