(One-quarter pound.)
One tsp. in a glass of lukewarm water will cause vomiting. Useful as an emetic in cases of poisoning, and in form of mustard plaster.
31. Essence of Peppermint.
(Two ounces.)
Dose:
Children, 3 to 10 drops in ¼ glass of water.
Adults, 10 to 20 drops in ¼ glass of water.
For colic, flatulence (gas), heart-burn.
Sometimes used externally for slight burns.