Electuary of Burnt Sponge. Syn. Electuarium spongiæ ustæ, L. Prep. (Hulse.) Burnt sponge, 10 gr.; rhubarb, 4 gr.; conserve of roses, q. s. For a dose, to be taken night and morning; in scrofula, glandular swellings, &c. See Confection of Sponge.
Electuary of Cas′sia. Syn. Electuarium cassiæ (Ph. D. 1826.), E. c. Fistulæ (Ph. E.), L. Prep. (Ph. D. 1826.) Fresh cassia pulp and syrup of orange, of each, 1⁄2 lb.; manna, 2 oz.; tamarind pulp, 1 oz.; mix, and evaporate to a proper consistence.—Dose, 2 dr. to 1 oz.; as a gentle laxative for children, or as a vehicle for other cathartics. That of the shops is commonly made with equal parts of tamarind and cassia pulps, mixed with 1⁄8th of manna, and flavoured with a few drops of tincture of orange peel, without any evaporation. See Confection.
Electuary of Cat′echu. Syn. Electuarium catechu, Confectio c., C. japonica, L. Prep. (Ph. E.) Powdered catechu and kino, of each, 4 oz.; cinnamon and nutmegs, of each, 1 oz.; opium (dissolved in a little sherry), 11⁄2 dr.; syrup of red roses (evaporated to the consistence of honey), 11⁄2 pint. See Confection, and below.
Electuary of Cat′echu (Compound). Syn. Electuarium catechu compositum (Ph. D.). See Confections. Both the above are astringent, aromatic, and anodyne.—Dose, 15 gr. to 1 dr., or more; in diarrhœa, dysentery, &c.
Electuary, Cathar′tic. Syn. Electuarium catharticum, L. Prep. 1. Confection of senna, 11⁄2 oz.; flowers of sulphur, 1⁄2 oz.; syrup of roses or of orange peel, q. s.—Dose. A teaspoonful, 3 or 4 times a day, in piles; or, 2 to 3 teaspoonfuls, as a gentle laxative for females, and in skin diseases, gonorrhœa, &c. A mild and excellent medicine. It may be safely given in larger doses.
2. (Brera.) Aloes, 8 gr.; cream of tartar, 2 dr.; honey, q. s. For a dose. In amenorrhœa, attributed to abdominal engorgement.
Electuary, Cephal′ic. Syn. Electuarium cephalicum, E. valerianæ compositum, L. Prep. (Hosp. F.) Valerian root and mistletoe of the oak, of each 1 oz.; honey, 11⁄2 oz.; tincture of henbane, q. s. to make an electuary. In nervous and rheumatic headache, &c.; assisted by an aperient.
Electuary of Char′coal. Syn. Electuarium carbonis, E. carbonii, Confectio c., L. Prep. 1. (Hosp. F.) Confection of senna, 2 oz.; fresh burnt charcoal, 1⁄2 oz.; carbonate of soda, 1⁄4 oz.; syrup of orange peel, q. s.
2. (Radius.) Electuary of senna, 2 oz.; powdered charcoal and carbonate of soda, of each, 1 dr. Both the above are given in obstinate constipation.—Dose, 1 to 3 teaspoonfuls twice a day. See Electuary for the Teeth.
Electuary for Chol′era. Syn. Electuarium anti-cholericum, L. The preparations that come under this name are numerous, including aromatic confection, and several like absorbent or astringent preparations. This