Extract, Goulard’s. See Solution of Subacetate of Lead.
Extract of Guaiac′um. Syn. Extractum guaiaci, L. Prep. 1. (Ph. L. 1746.) From lignum vitæ shavings or sawdust, exhausted by coction with water; as soon as the mass becomes thick, 1-8th of rectified spirit is to be added.
2. As the last, omitting the spirit. Diaphoretic, diuretic, and alterative; in dropsy, gout, rheumatism, skin diseases, &c.
Extract of Guarana′. Syn. Extractum guaranæ, E. paulliniæ, L. Prep. (Dr Gavrelle.) From tincture of guarana (seeds of Paullinia sorbilis), prepared by coction with proof spirit. Tonic and alterative.—Dose, 2 to 5 gr., twice or thrice daily.
Extract, Hæmostat′ic. See Extract of Ergot.
Extract of Hedge Hyssop. Syn. Extractum gratiolæ, L. Prep. 1. (Ph. Bor.) From the herb (Gratiola officinalis), as ALCOHOLIC EXTRACT OF ACONITE—Ph. Bor.
2. (Ph. Baden.) As Extract of aconite—Ph. Baden.
3. (Vinous.) As VINOUS EXTRACT OF CINCHONA. Purgative, diuretic, and vermifuge.—Dose, 2 to 5 gr., gradually increased, watching its effects; in dropsy, jaundice, gout, &c. It has been said to be the basis of the celebrated ‘Eau Médicinale d’Husson,’
Extract of Hel′lebore. The extracts prepared from three different plants may be included under this head:—
1. (Extract of black hellebore; Extractum hellebori, E. h. nigri, L.)—a. (Ph. L., 1788.) From the infusion or decoction of black hellebore (Helleborus officinalis).—Dose, 5 to 12 gr.