Triturate the mass to powder, adding more of the sugar of milk if necessary, to make the weight the same as the extract used. The German Pharmacopœia directs them to be mixed with dextrin, and then dried at a temperature of 122° Fahr., and, while still warm, triturated into a uniform powder, with dextrin q. s. to make the weight of the powder equal to twice the weight of the extract employed.
Extract of Dulcama′′ra. See Extract of Bitter Sweet.
Extract of Elate′rium. Syn. Inspissated juice of the squirting cucumber; Succus spissatus momordicæ elaterii. For preparation and recent synonyms, see Elaterium.
Extract of El′der Berries. Syn. Elder rob; Roob sambuci, Extractum sambuci, E. s. nigræ, E. Baccarum s., Succus sambuci inspissatus, L. Prep. 1. (Ph. L. 1788.) The expressed and depurated juice of elder berries, evaporated to the consistence of honey.
2. (Ph. E. 1744.) To the above, when it begins to thicken, add 1-5th part of sugar.
3. (Ph. Bor.) As the last (nearly), but adding only 1 oz. of white sugar to each pound of the extract whilst still warm.—Dose, 1 to 4 dr.; in rheumatism, gout, and various skin affections.
Extract of El′ecampane. Syn. Extractum inulæ, E. Radicum i. campanæ, E. Helenii, L. Prep. 1. (Ph. L. 1746.) From a decoction of the dried root.
2. (P. Cod.) As EXTRACT OF BISTORT—P. Cod.
3. (Ph. Suec 1845.) From a tincture prepared with proof spirit and water, equal parts.—Dose, 10 gr. to 1⁄2 dr.; as a diaphoretic, expectorant, and tonic; in asthma, hooping-cough, various skin diseases, &c.
Extract of Elm. Syn. Extractum ulmi, E. corticus u., L. Prep. 1. From the decoction of the bark of the common elm (Ulmus campestris).