American Druggist, Volume 17

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American Druggist Publishing Company, 1888 - Materia medica
"A journal of practical pharmacy" (varies).
 

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Page 169 - A purely vegetable extract." " Stimulus to the body without intoxicating." "Inebriates struggling to reform will find its tonic and sustaining influence on the nervous system a great help to their efforts." Dose as tonic, 1 to 2 teaspoonfuls, 1 to 3 times daily.
Page 89 - with the Indians during his captivity. To which is added a brief account of some very uncommon occurrences which transpired after his return from captivity; as well as of the different campaigns carried on against the Indians to the westward
Page 175 - part of saccharated pepsin, dissolved in 500 parts of water, acidulated with 7.5 parts of hydrochloric acid, should digest at least 50 parts of hard-boiled egg-albumen in five or six hours at a temperature of 38° to 40° C.
Page 2 - a vessel containing 58,372.2 grains (8.3389 pounds avoirdupois) of the standard pound of distilled water, at the temperature of maximum density of water, the vessel being weighed in air in which the barometer is 30 inches, at 62° F. " (See report on '' Weights and Measures " by Secretary of the Treasury, Senate doc. 1857.) This definition being somewhat obscure, occasion was taken to write
Page 169 - too much mixing. If the tube is not filled until the water has cooled, the mixture will contain so many air bubbles as to be unfit for use. These bubbles will gather on the disk of fat as the temperature rises, and finally force it to the top
Page 169 - It is therefore entirely harmless, and free from the injurious properties of corn and rye whiskey." Dose, half wineglass, 3 times daily. 19.5 per cent. Bitters. Atwood's Quinine Tonic Bitters, Boston. Dose, half tablespoonful to half wineglass, mixed with water, wine or spirit, 3 times daily. 29.2 per cent. LF Atwood's Jaundice Bitters,
Page 89 - subject. Together with a Description of the Soil, Timbers, and Waters, where he travelled with the Indians during his captivity. To which is added a brief account of some very uncommon occurrences which transpired after his return from captivity; as well as of the different campaigns carried on against the Indians to the westward
Page 84 - wine-glasses full of wine, brandy or other liquor. Set the glasses containing the mixture in a cold place, so that the contents may gelatinize. It is necessary to have the milk quite cold before the other ingredients are added, as it would otherwise curdle.

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