Wine of Al′oes. Syn. Vinum aloës (B. P., Ph. L. & E.), Tinctura sacra†, Tinct. hieræ picræ†, L. Prep. 1. (B. P.) Socotrine aloes, 11⁄2 oz.; ginger, in coarse powder, 80 gr.; cardamom seeds, bruised, 80 gr.; sherry, 40 oz.; digest seven days, strain, and make it up to 40.—Dose, 1 to 2 dr.
2. (Ph. L.) Powdered Socotrine or hepatic aloes, 2 oz.; powdered canella, 1⁄2 oz.; sherry, 1 quart; macerate for 14 days, and filter. In the Ph. E. cardamoms and ginger, of each 11⁄2 dr., are substituted for canella.—Dose. As a purgative, 1⁄2 to 2 fl. oz.; as a stomachic, 1 to 2 fl. dr.
Wine of Aloes (Al′kaline). Syn. Vinum aloës alkalinum, L. Prep. (Dr A. T. Thomson.) Carbonate of soda, 3 oz.; myrrh and extract of aloes, of each 6 dr.; sesquicarbonate of ammonia, 41⁄2 dr.; sherry, 24 fl. oz. (say 11⁄4 pint); macerate, as before. In dyspepsia, chlorosis, &c.—Dose. As the last.
Wine, Antimo′′nial. Syn. Tartar emetic wine; Wine of potassio-tartrate of antimony; Vinum antimonii potassio-tartratis (Ph. L.), V. antimoniale (B. P., Ph. E.), L. Prep. 1. (B. P.) Tartarated antimony, 2 gr.; sherry, 1 oz.—Dose, 10 to 60 minims. (In consequence of the insolubility of the tartarated antimony in the sherry, Squire recommends it to be dissolved in about ten times its weight of hot water, and that the wine be added to the solution.)
2. (Ph. L. & E.) Potassio-tartrate of antimony, 40 gr.; sherry, 1 pint; dissolve. Each fluid oz. contains 2 gr. of emetic tartar.—Dose. As a diaphoretic and expectorant, 10 to 30 drops, frequently; as a nauseant, 1 to 2 fl. dr.; as an emetic, 2 to 4 fl. dr. The corresponding compound of the Ph. D. is ANTIMONII TARTARIZATI LIQUOR. See Solution of Potassio-tartrate of Antimony.
Wine, Antiscorbutic. Syn. Vinum antiscorbuticum (P. Cod.). Prep. Fresh horseradish root, 3 oz.; scurvy-grass, 11⁄2 oz.; watercress leaves, 11⁄2 oz.; buckbean, 11⁄2 oz.; mustard seed, 11⁄2 oz.; chloride of ammonium, 51⁄2 dr.; wine, 5 pints; compound spirit of scurvy-grass, 13⁄4 oz.
Wine, Aromatic. Syn. Vinum aromaticum. (P. Cod.) Prep. Aromatic species, 1 oz.; vulnerary tincture, 1 oz.; red wine, 10 oz. For outward use. M. Ricord sometimes adds from 1 to 6 per cent. of tannin.
Wine of Bark. Syn. Vinum cinchonæ (P. Cod.) Yellow bark, 3 oz.; proof spirit, 6 oz. (by weight). Macerate 24 hours and add, red wine, 5 pints. Macerate for 10 days, shaking it occasionally; strain with expression, and filter.
Wine of Bark (Compound). Syn. Vinum cinchonæ compositum. (P. Cod.) Prep.
Yellow bark, 1 oz.; bitter orange peel, 44 gr.; chamomiles, 44 gr.; alcohol, (·864) 1 oz. (by weight); white wine, 9 oz. (by weight). Macerate for 10 days.