Infusion of Cayenne Pep′per. See Infusion of capsicum.
Infusion of Cen′taury. Syn. Infusum centauri, L. From the flowering tops of common or lesser centaury (Erythæa centaurium). Bitter, febrifuge, stomachic, and vermifuge. A popular remedy in obstructions, jaundice, debility, dyspepsia, &c.; and externally, for the itch, and to destroy pediculi. An infusion is also made of the root, which is about one half more powerful than the tops. The plant is “a valuable native medicine; in the places where it grows it is carefully collected for use in rustic pharmacy.” (Lindley.)
Infusion, Cephal′ic. Syn. Infusum cephalicum, L. Prep. (Edin. Hosp.) Valerian root, 2 oz.; rosemary tops, 4 dr.; boiling water, 1 quart, infuse 12 hours, strain, and add aromatic water, 4 fl. oz. As an antispasmodic, and in various affections of the head.
Infusion of Cham′omile. Syn. Chamomile tea; Infusum anthemidis (B. P.) I. chamæmeli, L. Prep. 1. (B. P.) Chamomile flowers, 1⁄2 oz.; boiling water, 10 oz.; infuse for fifteen minutes, and strain.
Tonic, bitter, and stomachic; also emetic. It should be drunk cold, as it is emetic when warm.—Dose. As a stomachic, 1 to 3 oz.; as an emetic, 5 to 10 oz.
2. (Concentrated; Infusum anthemidis concentratum, L. From chamomiles, 51⁄2 oz., water; 1 pint; boil till the mixture weighs exactly 21 oz., express the liquor by means of a powerful tincture-press, cool, and add of essential oil of chamomile, 15 drops, dissolved in rectified spirit, 5 fl. oz. agitate well, let it repose until the next day, then decant the clear, and filter. Strongly bitter and odorous, and beautifully transparent. 51⁄2 times as strong as the ordinary INFUSION—B. P.
Infusion of Chamomile and Orange (Dr Percival). Syn. Infusum anthemidis et aurantii.
Prep. Chamomile flowers, 1 oz.; dried orange peel, 1⁄2 oz.; cold water, 3 lbs.; macerate for 24 hours.
Infusion of Cher′ry-laurel. Syn. Infusum lauro-cerasi, L. Prep. (Dr Cheston.) Fresh leaves of the common or cherry-laurel (Cerasus Lauro-cerasus). 21⁄2 oz.; boiling water, 1 pint; infuse, strain, and add of clarified honey, 21⁄2 oz. As a lotion in cancer of the lip, and as a wash for malignant ulcers.
Infusion of Chiret′ta. Syn. Infusum chiratæ, L. Prep. 1. (B. P.) Chiretta, cut small, 1 oz.; distilled water, at 120° F., 40 oz.; infuse half an hour, and strain.—Dose, 1 to 2 oz.