Decoction, Pec′toral. See Decoction of Barley.
Decoction of Pel′litory. Decoctum pyre′′thri, L. Prep. (Guy’s Hosp.) Pellitory root, 1 oz.; water, 11⁄2 pint; boil to a pint, and strain. Used as a gastric stimulant, and as a gargle in the relaxation of the uvula.
Decoction of Pome′granate. Syn. Decoctum grana′ti (Ph. L.), L. Prep. (Ph. L.) Pomegranate rind (fruit-bark), 2 oz.; distilled water, 11⁄2 pint; boil to a pint, and strain. Astringent. Used as a gargle and injection, in sore throat, leucorrhœa, &c.; and internally, in diarrhœa, dysentery, &c.—Dose, 1 fl. oz., or more.
Decoction of Pomegranate Root. Syn. Decoctum granati radicis (Ph. L.), L. Prep. 1. (Ph. L.) Root-bark of pomegranate (sliced), 2 oz.; water, 1 quart; boil to a pint, and strain.
2. (Collier.) Bark of the root, 2 oz.; water, 1 pint; boil to one half. This is the common form used in India.
Dose, &c. A wine-glassful, half-hourly, until the whole is taken, a light diet and a dose of castor oil having been taken the day previously. In tapeworm, Dr Collier recommends the whole of the last preparation to be given at 2 doses, at the interval of 2 hours. It purges, and in 5 or 6 hours frequently expels the worm; if this does not take place, it should be persevered in. “Look for the head of the tænia (tapeworm); for if that is not expelled, you have done nothing.” (Collier.) Oil of turpentine and kousso are now more frequently given in tænia in this country.
Decoction of Poppies. Syn. Decoction of poppy-heads, Fomentation of p.-h.; Decoctum papaveris (Ph. L. E. & D.), L. Prep. 1. (Ph. L.) Poppy-heads (bruised), 4 oz.; water, 2 quarts; boil for 15 minutes, and strain.
2. (Ph. E. & D.) As the last, but using only 3 pints of water. Used as an emollient fomentation, in painful swellings, excoriations, &c. The addition of a 1⁄4 pint of vinegar is said to promote its efficacy.
3. (Ph. B.) Poppy-heads bruised, 2 oz.; distilled water, 11⁄2 pint. Boil for 10 minutes and strain. The product should measure a pint.
Decoction of Quas′sia. Syn. Decoctum quassiæ, L. Prep. From quassia chips (small). 1 dr.; water, 11⁄4 pint; boil to a pint, and add syrup of orange peel, 2 oz.—Dose. A wine-glassful, occasionally, as a stomachic tonic. See Infusions.