2. Rhubarb and gentian, of each, 11⁄2 dr.; extract of hops and powdered capsicum, of each 1⁄2 dr.; oil of chamomile, 12 drops; confection of hips and syrup of orange peel, of each 1⁄2 oz.
3. Green peppermint, lump sugar, and confection of orange peel, equal parts.—Dose. A teaspoonful, an hour before a meal. They are all excellent stomachics, and are useful to improve the appetite, and in dyspepsia.
Electuary of Sul′phur. See Confection of sulphur, and below.
Electuary of Sulphur (Compound). Syn. Electuarium sulphuris compositum, L. Prep. 1. Sulphur, 3⁄4 oz.; cream of tartar, 1 oz.; confections of senna and black pepper, of each 2 oz.; syrup of ginger, 1 fl. oz. An excellent medicine in piles.—Dose. A teaspoonful, twice a day.
2. (With Borax.) Flowers of sulphur, 1 oz.; cream of tartar, 11⁄2 oz.; borax, 1⁄2 oz.; confection of senna, 21⁄2 oz.; syrup of orange peel q. s. to mix.—Dose. 1 to 3 teaspoonfuls, in diseases of the uterine organs and lower bowels. See Confection.
Electuary for the Teeth. Syn. Electuarium dentifricum, L. See Tooth Paste, Dentifrice, &c.
Electuary of Tin. See Confection of tin, and below.
Electuary of Tin (Compound). Syn. Electuarium stanni compositum, L. Prep. 1. Powdered tin, 1 oz.; confection of oil of turpentine, 2 oz.
2. (Dr Cheston.) Tin filings, 4 dr.; carbonate of iron (sesquioxide), 1 dr.; conserve of wormwood, 3 dr.
3. (Foy.) Powder of tin, 1 oz.; extract of wormwood and powdered jalap, of each, 1 dr.; compound syrup of chicory, q. s. In worms.-Dose. A tablespoonful, or more, for 2 or 3 successive mornings, fasting; followed by a purge.