Extract of Ca′rob Beans. Syn. Extractum ceratoniæ, L. Prep. From the decoction of the pods (CAROB, or ALGAROBA BEANS) of the ‘Ceratonia siliqua,’ or ‘St. John’s bread tree.’ See Algaroba.
Extract of Caroli′na Pink. See Extract of Pink-root.
Extract of Car′rot. Syn. Extractum carotæ, E. radicis c., L. Prep. (Swediaur.) From the clarified expressed juice, evaporated to the consistence of honey. Recommended as an application to ulcerated cancers.
Extract of Cascaril′la. Syn. Extractum cascarillæ, E. corticis c., L. Prep. 1. (Guibourt.) From the alcoholic (rectified spirit) tincture.
2. (Ph. Baden.) As the last, but using spirit of the sp. gr. ·944.
3. (Ph. L. 1788.) As Extract of jalap—Ph. L.
Obs. This extract is tonic, aromatic, and stomachic.—Dose, 5 to 15 gr., or more, 2 or 3 times a day. 28 lbs. of bark yield about 51⁄4 lbs. of extract.
Extract of Cas′sia. Syn. Extractum cassiæ, L. See Cassia Pulp.
Extract of Cat′echu. Syn. Extractum catechu, L. Prep. 1. From decoction of catechu.
2. (P. Cod.) From the infusion in boiling water. Astringent and tonic.—Dose, 5 to 25 gr. See Catechu.