Mel Rosae (Mel Rosae), Honey of Rose, U.S.P.—Fluidextract of rose and clarified honey. Absolute alcohol content about 5 per cent.
Uses: Flavoring vehicle; rarely used.
Dosage: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (U.S.P.).
Melilotus (Melilot.), Melilot, N.F. (Yellow Sweet Clover).—Leaves and flowering tops.
Action and Uses: Formerly used as a stimulant and antispasmodic and in the treatment of neuralgia especially associated with debility. Now seldom used; no scientific indications for its use.
MELLITA, HONEYS.—Sweet liquids having honey as a base. For the various honeys, see under the names of the respective principal ingredients. For Mel Rosae, see under Mel; for Mel Rosae et Sodii Boratis, see under Sodii Boras.
*Mentha Piperita (Menth. Pip.), Peppermint, U.S.P.—Leaves and flowering tops.
Action and Uses: Carminative and flavor, used chiefly in the form of the oil and spirit, which see under Oleum Menthae Piperitae.
Dosage: 4 Gm. or 1 drachm (U.S.P.).
Mentha Viridis (Menth. Vir.), Spearmint, U.S.P.—Leaves and flowering tops.