The following formulæ, for certain emulsions, are merely given here for examples. Various others will be found under Mixture, Lotion, Wash, &c.
Emulsion of Al′monds. Syn. Milk of almonds, Almond mixture; Emulsio amygdalæ, Mistura a., L. Prep. 1. Blanched almonds, 1 oz.; beat them to a smooth paste, add, gradually, water, 1⁄2 pint; and when the whole is thoroughly incorporated, strain through a piece of gauze.
2. As the last, adding sugar, 1 oz.; or syrup (either simple or flavoured), 11⁄2 fl. oz. See Emulsion of Oil of Almonds (below).
Emulsion of Assafœt′ida. Syn. Emulsio Assafœtidæ, Mistura a., L. Prep. (Duclow.) Assafœtida, 1 oz.; powdered gum, 2 oz.; oil of almonds, 31⁄2 fl. oz.; water, 6 fl. oz. Antispasmodic.—Dose, 1 to 2 table-spoonfuls; in hysterical affections, &c.
Emulsion of Cam′phor. Syn. Emulsio camphoræ, E. camphorata, Mistura camphoræ (Ph. E.), L. Prep. 1. (Ph. Castr. Ruth. 1840.) Camphor, 1⁄2 dr.; triturate with milk, 1⁄2 fl. oz., gradually added; then further add of water, 71⁄2 fl. oz.
2. (Ph. E.) Camphor, 20 gr.; lump sugar, 1⁄2 oz.; triturate together, and add of blanched almonds, 1⁄2 oz.; again triturate, then gradually add of water, 1 pint. Stimulant, antispasmodic, and diaphoretic.—Dose, 1 fl. oz. to 2 fl. oz.
Emulsion of Cas′tor Oil. Syn. Emulsio olei ricini, Mistura o. r., L. Prep. 1. Castor oil, 1 oz.; thick mucilage, 11⁄2 oz.; syrup of orange peel, 1 fl. oz.; water, 6 fl. oz.
2. As the last, but using milk instead of water.—Dose. One third; as an aperient for females who object to taking the unprepared oil.
Emulsion of Copai′ba. Syn. Emulsion of capivi; Emulsio copaibæ, Mistura c., L. Prep. 1. Balsam of copaiba and syrup of orange peel, of each 2 oz.; yolks of 5 eggs; milk, 14 fl. oz.
2. (Beral.) Copaiba and mucilage, of each 2 oz.; water, 12 fl. oz.—Dose, 1⁄2 oz. to 1 oz., 2 or 3 times a day; where the use of copaiba is indicated.