2. (Ph. L.) Cinnamon, bruised, 31⁄2 oz.; proof spirit, 1 quart; macerate for 7 days (or percolate—Ph. E.). In the shops cassia is usually substituted for cinnamon, and spirit 26 u. p. for proof spirit.—Dose, 1 to 4 fl. dr.; as a cordial, aromatic, and stomachic.
Tincture of Cinnamon (Compound). Syn. Aromatic tincture; Tinctura cinnamomi composita (Ph. L., E., & D.), T. aromatica, L. Prep. 1. (Ph. L.) Cinnamon, bruised, 1 oz.; cardamoms (bruised, without the shells), 1⁄2 oz.; long pepper and ginger, of each 21⁄2 dr.; proof spirit, 1 quart; digest for 7 days (or percolate—Ph. E.). The Ph. E. omits the ginger, and uses 1⁄2 oz. more cardamoms.
2. (Ph. D.) Cinnamon, 2 oz.; cardamoms, 1 oz.; ginger, 1⁄2 oz.; proof spirit, 1 quart; macerate for 14 days. The following form is current in the wholesale houses.
3. Cassia, 1 lb.; cardamoms, 6 oz.; long pepper and ginger, of each 1⁄4 lb.; oil of cassia, 11⁄2 fl. dr.; proof spirit, 4 galls, (or rectified spirit and water, of each 2 galls.). Cordial, aromatic, stomachic.—Dose, 1 to 2 fl. dr.; in atonic gout, debility, flatulence, &c.
Tincture of Cloves. Syn. Tinctura caryophylli. (Guibourt.) Prep. Cloves, 2 oz.; rectified spirit, 16 oz. Macerate 10 days.
Tincture of Coch′ineal. Syn. Tinctura cocci cacti (Ph. D.), L. Prep. 1. (B. P.) Cochineal, in powder, 1; proof spirit, 8: macerate 7 days; strain, and wash the marc with spirit to make up 8.—Dose, 30 to 90 minims twice a day. Used chiefly for colouring medicines.
2. (Ph. D.) Cochineal, in fine powder, 2 oz.; proof spirit, 1 pint. Antispasmodic and sedative; but chiefly employed for its colour.—Dose, 1⁄2 to 2 fl. dr.
Tincture of Cochineal (Ammoniated). Syn. Tinctura cocci ammoniata. (Dr Eberle.) Prep. Cochineal, 1⁄2 oz.; water of ammonia, 1⁄2 oz.; rectified spirit, 8 fl. oz.—Dose, 5 drops in hooping-cough.
Tincture of Col′chicum. Syn. Gout tincture, Tincture of meadow saffron; Tinctura colchici seminum (B. P.); Tinctura colchici (Ph. L., & E.), T. seminum colchici (Ph. D.), L. Prep. 1. Colchicum seed, bruised, 1; proof spirit, 8: macerate 48 hours with 6 of the spirit, agitating occasionally, pack in a percolator, and let it drain, then pour on the remainder of the spirit; when it ceases to drop, wash the marc with spirit to make up 8.—Dose, 15 to 30 minims.
2. (Ph. L.) Seeds of meadow saffron (Colchicum autumnale), bruised (finely ground in a coffee-mill—Ph. E.), 5 oz.; proof spirit, 1 quart; macerate for 7 days (14 days—Ph. D.; or percolate—Ph. E.); then press, and filter.—Dose, 15 to 20 drops to 1 fl. dr.; in gout, &c.