Tinctura Kino. L.E.D. This is little else than a solution of Tannin; it is however less astringent than the tincture of Catechu. Dose, fʒi to fʒij.
Tinctura Opii. L.E.D. This is at once a most convenient and elegant form for the exhibition of opium; ♏︎xix contain one grain of opium. See Opium, and Form. 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 52, 75, 76, 107, 110, 117, 127, 136, 156, 172. As an external application, when rubbed upon the skin it produces anodyne effects, and it is said that these effects are very much increased by combining it with acetic acid; an acetate of morphia is probably thus produced.
Tinctura Quassiæ Excelsæ. E.D. The bitter principle of this root, Quassin, is completely extracted by proof spirit. Dose, fʒj.
Tinctura Rhei. L.E.D. Less purgative, but more astringent and aromatic than the infusion. That made with the East Indian variety is of a deeper colour, with a tinge of brown. Dose, f℥ss to f℥j.
Tinctura Rhei Composita. L. A cordial, used principally as an adjunct to saline purgatives. Dose, fʒvj to f℥j, to produce purgative effects; from fʒj to fʒij, to act as a stomachic.
The Edinburgh Pharmacopœia directs two compound tinctures of Rhubarb for similar purposes, viz. Tinct. Rhei et Aloes; and Tinct. Rhei et Gentianæ.
Tinctura Scillæ. L.E.D. Dose, ♏︎x to xxx. See Form. 65, 109, 139.
Tinctura Sennæ. L.E. Dose, fʒij to ℥j. See Form. 70. Dose, fʒij to f℥j.
Tinctura Sennæ Composita. E. In this tincture, the Senna is quickened by Jalap. Dose, fʒij to f℥j.[[691]]
Tinctura Serpentariæ. L.E.D. Dose, fʒij to fʒiij. It is principally employed as a stimulating adjunct to the infusion or decoction of Cinchona, in typhoid fevers. Officinal Prep. Tinct. Cincon. comp. L. Dose, fʒi to fʒiij.