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Tincture of Black Hellebore

Moisten 4 troy ounces black hellebore in moderately fine powder, with 1 fluid ounce diluted alcohol. Pack it in a cylindrical percolator, and gradually pour diluted alcohol upon it until 2 pints of tincture are obtained. (U. S. Ph.)

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