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Tincture of Colocynth
Colo-troy ounces balsam of tolu in 2 pints alcohol cynth, 8 parts; star anise, 1 part; alcohol, 96 until it is dissolved; then filter. (U. S. Ph.) parts. Macerate for 3 days, and filter. Dose, 15 to 20 drops. 4555. Compound Tincture of Squills and Benzoin. This is also known as Wedel's Elixir. Take of squills, orris root, and elecampane, each 25 drachms; liquorice root, 2 drachms; aniseed and myrrh, of each 4 scruples; saffron, 18 grains; dilute alcohol, 22 fluid ounces. Macerate for 15 days, express and filter. Dose, 40 to 60 drops, in catarrh, asthma. &c.