Use
as a purgative.
497. Antispasmodic Electuary
Take six drachms of powdered valerian and orange leaves, mixed and made into an electuary, with a sufficient quantity of syrup of wormwood.
Dose
, from one to two drachms, to be taken two or three times a day.
498. Decoctions
These should only be made as they are wanted; pipkins or tin saucepans should be used for the purpose; and no decoction should be boiled longer than ten minutes.