The London encyclopaedia, or, Universal dictionary of science, art, literature, and practical mechanics, by the orig. ed. of the Encyclopaedia metropolitana [T. Curtis]., Part 1, Volume 17Thomas Curtis (of Grove house sch, Islington) |
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... tincture : this is best made with prof spirit . 5. The decoction : this preparation , though frequently employed , is yet in many respects in- ferior even to a simple watery infusion . The best form is that of powder ; in which the co ...
... tincture : this is best made with prof spirit . 5. The decoction : this preparation , though frequently employed , is yet in many respects in- ferior even to a simple watery infusion . The best form is that of powder ; in which the co ...
Page 102
... tincture of camphor of the London , and of the ammoniated tincture of opium of the Edinburgh College . deform the eye , and considerably to impede vision . 118 PHARMACY .
... tincture of camphor of the London , and of the ammoniated tincture of opium of the Edinburgh College . deform the eye , and considerably to impede vision . 118 PHARMACY .
Page 118
... tincture of camphor of the London , and of the ammoniated tincture of opium of the Edinburgh College . luting the acid with five or six parts of distilled 113 PHARMACY .
... tincture of camphor of the London , and of the ammoniated tincture of opium of the Edinburgh College . luting the acid with five or six parts of distilled 113 PHARMACY .
Page 123
... tincture of iron M. Haller recommends bleeding , ammoniacal frictions , and acidulated drink ; but more reli- ance is to be placed on stimulants . As a local application it may be used in the form of lotion , in the proportion of a ...
... tincture of iron M. Haller recommends bleeding , ammoniacal frictions , and acidulated drink ; but more reli- ance is to be placed on stimulants . As a local application it may be used in the form of lotion , in the proportion of a ...
Page 138
... Tincture of muriate of iron . Take of carbonate of iron half a pound , m riatic acid a pint , rectified spirit three pints . Let the acid be poured over the carbonate of iron in a glass vessel , and let the mixture be occasionally ...
... Tincture of muriate of iron . Take of carbonate of iron half a pound , m riatic acid a pint , rectified spirit three pints . Let the acid be poured over the carbonate of iron in a glass vessel , and let the mixture be occasionally ...
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