Infusion of Suc′cory. Syn. Chicory tea; Infusum chicorii, L. From the dried root. Aperient, deobstruent, and tonic; either alone or sweetened with honey or sugar.
Infusion of Sweet Flag. Syn. Calamus tea, Sweet-flag t.; Infusum acori, I. Calami aromatici, L. An aromatic stimulant, tonic, and stomachic. See Sweet Flag.
Infusion of Tam′arinds. Syn. Infusum tamarindi, L. Cooling and laxative; in sore throat, febrile affections, &c., taken ad libitum. See Infusion of Senna.
Infusion of Tan′sy. Syn. Tansy tea; Infusum tanaceti, L. From the dried herb, or the green herb using double the quantity. Aromatic, bitter, tonic, and vermifuge.
Infusion of Tar. Syn. Tar water, Tar tea; Infusum picis liquidæ, Aqua p. l. (Ph. D.), L. Prep. 1. (Bishop Berkeley.) Wood tar, 1 quart; cold water, 1 gall.; stir with a stick for 15 minutes, then allow the tar to subside, strain, and keep it in well-stoppered jars.
2. (Ph. D.) As the last. Taken to the extent of a pint daily in chronic catarrhal and nephritic affections; also used as a lotion in chronic cutaneous diseases, especially those of the scalp in children. See Decoction.
Infusion of Tarax′acum. See Infusion of Dandelion.
Infusion of Tobac′co. Syn. Tobacco water; Infusum tabaci, L. Prep. (Ph. D. 1826.) Tobacco leaves, 1 dr.; boiling water, 16 fl. oz.; macerate for an hour. Used for enemas; in strangulated hernia, obstinate colic, &c., observing not to administer more than one half at a time; also as a wash to kill pediculi.
Infusion, Ton′ic. See Infusions of Calumba, Cascarilla, Gentian, &c., also Mixtures.
Infusion of Sessamum. (Dr Wood.) Syn. Infusum sesami. Prep. Two fresh leaves of sessamum (Venne) infused in 8 oz. of cold water, form a mucilaginous demulcent drink. Dried leaves require hot water.