TRAUMATICUM, L. Prep. 1. (B. P.) Benzoin, 8; prepared storax, 6; balsam of Tolu, 2; socotrine aloes, 11⁄2; rectified spirit, 80; macerate seven days, filter, and wash the marc with spirit to make up 80.—Dose, 1⁄2 to 1 dr., triturated with mucilage or yolk of egg.
2. (Ph. L.) Gum benzoin, coarsely powdered, 31⁄2 oz.; prepared storax, 21⁄2; balsam of Tolu, 10 dr.; Socotrine or hepatic aloes, in coarse powder, 5 dr.; rectified spirit, 1 quart; macerate, with frequent agitation, for 7 days, and strain.
3. (Ph. E.) Benzoin, 4 oz.; balsam of Peru, 21⁄2 oz.; East Indian (hepatic) aloes, 1⁄2 oz.; rectified spirit, 1 quart.
Obs. Either of the above formulæ produces a most beautiful tincture, truly balsamic. The following is, however, very generally employed by the wholesale druggists, and the product, though possessing a very rich colour, is thin and watery.
4. (Wholesale.) From gum benzoin, 4 lbs.; aloes (lively coloured), 11⁄4 lb.; liquid storax, 1 lb.; balsam of Tolu, 1⁄4 lb.; powdered turmeric (best), 9 oz.; rectified spirit, 51⁄2 galls.; digest with frequent agitation for 10 days, then add of hot water, 11⁄2 gall., again digest for 4 days, and, after 24 hours’ repose, decant the clear portion.
Dose, 10 drops to 2 fl. dr.; as a stimulating expectorant, in chronic coughs, and various breath affections. It is also employed to stop the bleeding from cuts, &c., and promote their healing.
Tincture, Bitter. Syn. Tinctura amara (Ph. G.) Prep. Unripe oranges, 2 oz.; centaury, 2 oz.; gentian root, 2 oz.; zedoary root, 1 oz.; proof spirit, 35 oz. (by weight). Digest 8 days, and strain.
Tincture, Bitter Stomach′ic. Tincture of gentian.
Tincture of Black Snake-root. Syn. Tinctura cimicifugæ, Tinctura actææ racemosæ. Prep. Bruised root of black snake-root, 4 oz.; proof spirit, 16 oz.—Dose, 1 dr. to 2 dr.
Tincture of Blessed Thistle. Syn. Tinctura cardui benedicti. (Ph. Bruns) Prep. Blessed thistle, 6 oz.; rectified spirit, 2 pints.