Dosage: 1 Cc. or 15 minims (N.F.).
Limonis Cortex (Limon. Cort.), Lemon Peel, U.S.P.
Action and Uses: Used for the preparation of lemon flavors.
Tinctura Limonis Corticis (Tr. Limon. Cort.), Tincture of Lemon Peel, U.S.P.—Fresh lemon peel (50%) treated with alcohol. Absolute alcohol content about 83 per cent.
LINIMENTA, LINIMENTS.—Liquid preparations intended for external application. For the various official liniments, see under the names of the respective chief ingredients.
*Linum (Linum), Linseed, U.S.P. (Flaxseed).—Used in demulcent infusions, also when crushed or ground in poultices. If employed where the skin is broken the entire poultice should be sterilized by boiling before it is applied, in order to avoid infection.
LIQUORES, SOLUTIONS.—Aqueous liquid preparations in which one or more substances are completely dissolved.
For the various official solutions, see under the names of the respective principal ingredients. For Liquor Acidi Arsenosi, see under Arseni Trioxidum; for Liquor Antisepticus, under Acidum Boricum; for Liquor Antisepticus Alkalinus, under Potassii Bicarbonas; for Liquor Arseni et Hydrargyri Iodidi, under Arseni Iodidum; for Liquor Arsenicalis Clemens, under Potassii Arsenas; for Liquor Calcis Sulphuratae, under Calcii Sulphidum Crudum; for Liquor Ferri et Ammonii Acetas, under Ammonii Acetas; for Liquor Zinci et Alumini Compositus and Liquor Zinci et Ferri Compositus, under Zinci Sulphas.
Lithii Bromidum (Lith. Brom.), Lithium Bromide, U.S.P.—LiBr (not less than 85%).
White, granular, odorless, very deliquescent salt with a sharp, slightly bitter taste. Very soluble in water (1:0.6) and soluble in alcohol and in ether.