665. Approximate Measures
When proper measures are not at hand, it is necessary to adopt some other method of determining the quantities required, and therefore the following table has been drawn up for that purpose:
| A tumbler | usually contains about | 10 ounces |
| A cup | usually contains about | 6 ounces |
| A wineglass | usually contains about | 2 ounces |
| A tablespoon | usually contains about | 4 drachms |
| A dessertspoon | usually contains about | 2 drachms |
| A teaspoon | usually contains about | 1 drachm |
These quantities refer to ordinary sized spoons and vessels. Some cups hold half as much more, and some tablespoons contain six drachms. A medicine glass, which is graduated so as to show the number of spoonfuls it contains, should be kept in every family.
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666. Process of Making Medicines
To powder substances
.—Place the substance in the mortar, and strike it