P.) _Prep._ Mix 5 fl. oz. of strong solution of perchloride of iron with 15 fl. oz. of rectified spirit.--_Dose_, 10 to 30 minims.
=Tincture of Phos'phorus (Ethereal).= _Syn._ aeTHER PHOSPHORATUS, TINCTURA PHOSPHORI aeTHEREA, L. _Prep._ 1. (Ph. Hann. 1831.) Phosphorus (powdered by agitation with rectified spirit), 16 gr.; ether, 2 oz.; macerate, with agitation, for 4 days, then decant the clear portion, and preserve it in a stoppered bottle, in a cool dark situation.
2. (P. Cod.) Phosphorus, cut small, 1 part; ether, 50 parts; digest with occasional agitation for 1 month, and decant the clear.--_Dose_, 5 to 15 drops, in any bland vehicle, thrice daily; in impotency, low sinking conditions of the system, &c.
=Tincture of Poplar Buds.= _Syn._ TINCTURA POPULI. (Van Monc.) _Prep._ Poplar buds, 4 oz.; rectified spirit, 24 oz. Macerate and filter.
=Tincture of Quas'sia.= _Syn._ TINCTURA QUASSIae (B. P., Ph. E), L. _Prep._ 1. (B. P.) Quassia in chips, 3/4; proof spirit, 20; digest 7 days; filter, and make up to 20.--_Dose_, 1 to 2 dr.
2. (Ph. E.) Quassia, in chips, 10 dr.; proof spirit, 1 quart; digest 7 days. Bitter, tonic.--_Dose_, 1/2 to 2 fl. dr.; in dyspepsia, &c.
=Tincture of Quassia (Compound).= _Syn._ TINCTURA QUASSIae COMPOSITA (Ph.
E.), L. _Prep._ (Ph. E.) Cardamoms and cochineal, of each, bruised, 1/2 oz.; powdered cinnamon and quassia chips, of each 6 dr.; raisins, 7 oz.; proof spirit, 1 quart; digest for 7 days (or by percolation), then press, and filter. Aromatic and tonic.--_Dose_ and _use_, as the last.
=Tincture of Quinine (Ammoniated).= _Syn._ TINCTURA QUININae AMMONIATA. (B.
P.) _Prep._ Sulphate of quinine, 160 gr.; solution of ammonia, 2-1/2 fl.
oz.; proof spirit, 17-1/2 oz.; dissolve the quinine in the spirit with a gentle heat, and add the solution of ammonia.--_Dose_, 1/2 dr. to 2 dr.
=Tincture of Quinine (Compound).= _Syn._ FEVER DROPS; TINCTURA QUINae (B.
P.); TINCTURA QUINae COMPOSITA (Ph. L.) _Prep._ 1. (B. P.) Sulphate of quinia, 1; tincture of orange peel, 60; dissolve with a gentle heat, digest for 3 days with occasional agitation and strain.--_Dose_, 1 to 1-1/2 dr.
2. (Ph. L.) Sulphate of quinine, 5 dr. 1 scrup. (or 320 gr.); tincture of orange peel, 1 quart; digest, with agitation, for 7 days, or until solution is complete.
_Obs._ Unless the tincture employed as the solvent be of the full strength, some of the disulphate remains undissolved. It is an excellent medicine when faithfully prepared.--_Dose_, 1/2 to 2 fl. dr.; in debility, dyspepsia, &c.
=Tincture of Red Gum.= _Syn._ TINCTURA GUMMI RUBRI. (Mr Squire.) _Prep._ Red gum, 1 part; rectified spirit, 4. Digest and strain.--_Dose_, 20 to 40 minims.
=Tincture of Red Lav'ender.= Compound tincture of lavender.
=Tincture of Rhat'any.= _Syn._ TINCTURA KRAMERIae (B. P., Ph. D.), L.
_Prep._ 1. (B. P.) Rhatany, bruised, 1; proof spirit, 8; macerate 48 hours in 6 of the spirit, agitating occasionally, pack in a percolator; when it ceases to drop, pour on the remaining spirit, and wash the marc with spirit to make up 8.--_Dose_, 1 to 2 dr.
2. (Ph. D.) Rhatany root, in coarse powder, 8 oz.; proof spirit, 1 quart; macerate for 14 days, then press, and filter. Astringent.--_Dose_, 1 to 2 fl. dr. The formula of the Ph. U. S. is similar.
=Tincture of Rhododendron.= _Syn._ TINCTURA RHODODENDRI. (Niemann.) _Prep._ Leaves of _Rhododendron Chrysanthum_, 2 oz.; French brandy, 1/2 lb.; sherry, 1/2 lb. Digest for 15 days.
=Tincture of Rhu'barb.= _Syn._ TINCTURA RHEI (B. P., Ph. E.), L. _Prep._ 1. (B. P.) Rhubarb, bruised, 2; cardamom seeds, bruised, 1/4; coriander, bruised, 1/4; saffron, 1/4; proof spirit, 20; macerate for 48 hours with 15 of the spirit, agitating occasionally, pack in a percolator, and when it ceases to drop pour on the remaining spirit, press and wash the marc, and add spirit to make up 20.--_Dose._ As a stomachic, 1 to 2 dr.; as a purgative, 1/2 to 1 oz.
2. (Ph. E.) Powdered rhubarb, 3-1/2 oz.; cardamom seeds, bruised, 1/2 oz.; proof spirit, 1 quart; digest, or proceed by the method of displacement.
3. (Ph. L. 1824.) Rhubarb, 2 oz.; cardamoms, 4 dr.; saffron, 2 dr.; proof spirit, 32 fl. oz. Both the above are cordial, stomachic, and laxative.--_Dose_, 1 fl. dr, to 1 fl. oz.
=Tincture of Rhubarb (Aqueous).= _Syn._ TINCTURA RHEI AQUOSA. (Ph. G.) _Prep._ Rhubarb, 10 oz.; borax, 1 oz.; carbonate of potash, 1 oz.; boiling water, 85 oz. Infuse for 1/4 hour, then add rectified spirit, 10 oz. (by weight); let stand 2-1/2 hours, and add cinnamon water, 15 oz.
=Tincture of Rhubarb (Compound).= _Syn._ TINCTURA RHEI COMPOSITA (Ph. L. & D.). _Prep._ 1. (Ph. L.) Rhubarb, sliced, 2-1/2 oz.; liquorice root, bruised, 6 dr.; ginger (bruised) and hay saffron, of each 3 dr.; proof spirit, 1 quart; macerate for 7 days, then press, and filter.
2. (Ph.) Rhubarb, 3 oz.; cardamoms, 1 oz.; liquorice root, 1/2 oz.; saffron, 1/4 oz.; proof spirit, 1 quart; macerate for 14 days.
3. (Ph. L. 1824.) Rhubarb, 2 oz.; liquorice root, 4 dr.; ginger and saffron, of each 2 dr.; proof spirit, 16 fl. oz.; water, 12 fl. oz.
_Obs._ This tincture is a popular remedy in diarrha and colic, and is an especial favourite with drunkards.--_Dose_, as a stomachic, 1 to 3 fl.
dr.; as a purgative, 1/2 to 1-1/2 fl. oz. The tincture of rhubarb of the shops is mostly inferior, being generally deficient both in rhubarb and spirit. The following forms we have seen extensively employed in the wholesale trade:--East Indian rhubarb, 20 lbs.; boiling water, q. s. to cover it; infuse for 24 hours, then slice the rhubarb, and put it into a cask with moist sugar, 14 lbs.; ginger, bruised, 3-1/2 lbs.; hay saffron, 1 lb.; carbonate of potash, 1/2 lb.; bruised nutmegs, 1/4 lb.; rectified spirit, 19 galls.; water, 21 galls.; macerate with frequent agitation for 14 days, decant the clear portion, and press and filter the bottoms. Those houses that adhere to the Ph. L. for 1824 substitute cardamom seeds, 5 lbs., for the ginger. For the corresponding Ph. E. formula see the last article.
=Tincture of Rhubarb (Brandish's Al'kaline).= _Syn._ TINCTURA RHEI ALKALINA BRANDISHII, L. _Prep._ From rhubarb, in coarse powder, 1-1/2 oz.; Brandish's alkaline solution, 1 quart; macerate for a week. In the original formula only 1/2 oz. of rhubarb is ordered.--_Dose_, 20 drops to 2 fl. dr., in any bland liquid, not acidulous; in acidities, dyspepsia, &c.
=Tincture of Rhubarb and Aloes.= _Syn._ SACRED ELIXIR; TINCTURA RHEI ET ALOeS (Ph. E.), L. _Prep._ (Ph. D.) Rhubarb, in powder, 1-1/2 oz.; Socotrine or East Indian aloes, 6 dr.; cardamom seeds, bruised, 5 dr.; proof spirit, 1 quart; macerate 7 days, or percolate. A warm stomachic purgative.--_Dose_, 1/2 fl. oz. to 1 fl. oz.
=Tincture of Rhubarb and Gen'tian.= TINCTURA RHEI AMARA, TINCTURA RHEI ET GENTIANae (Ph. E.), L. _Prep._ (Ph. E.) Rhubarb, 2 oz.; gentian, 1/2 oz.; proof spirit, 1 quart; proceed as for the last. Stomachic, tonic, and purgative.--_Dose_, 1 fl. dr. to 1 fl. oz.
=Tincture of Rhubarb and Sen'na.= _Syn._ WARNER'S GOUT CORDIAL; TINCTURA RHEI ET SENNae (Ph. U. S.), L. _Prep._ (Ph. U. S.) Rhubarb, 1 oz.; senna and red sanders wood, of each 2 dr.; coriander and fennel seed, of each 1 dr.; saffron and extract of liquorice, of each 1/2 dr.; stoned raisins, 6 oz.; proof spirit, 2-1/2 pints; macerate for 14 days. A popular stomachic and laxative.--_Dose_, 1/2 to 1-1/2 fl. oz.
=Tincture (Riemer's Nervous).= _Prep._ From oil of juniper, 1 part; volatile liquor of hartshorn, 4 parts; rectified spirit, 16 parts.--_Dose_, 1 teaspoonful in water.
=Tincture of Rose.= _Syn._ TINCTURA ROSae. _Prep._ Dried red rose, 4 oz.; proof spirit, 1 pint. Digest for 10 days.
=Tincture of Rosemary.= _Syn._ TINCTURA ROSMARINI. (Ph. Bruns.) _Prep._ Flowering tops of rosemary, 1-1/2 oz.; spirit of rosemary, 6 oz. Digest, express, and filter.
=Tincture, Ruspini's.= See TINCTURE, TOOTH.
=Tincture of Saf'fron.= _Syn._ TINCTURA CROCI (B. P., Ph. E. & D.), T. C.
SATIVae, L. _Prep._ 1. (B. P.) Saffron, 1; proof spirit, 20; macerate 48 hours with 15 of the spirit, agitating occasionally, pack in a percolator, let it drain, and then pour on the remaining spirit; when it ceases to drop, wash the marc with spirit to make up 20.--_Dose_, 1/2 to 2 dr.
2. (Ph. E.) Hay saffron, 2 oz. (2 oz.--Ph. D.); proof spirit, 1 quart (1 pint--Ph. D.); proceed either by maceration (for 14 days--Ph. D.) or by displacement. Stimulant, and emmenagogue.--_Dose_, 1 to 2 fl. dr. Chiefly used for its colour and flavour.
=Tincture of Saponin.= _Syn._ TINCTURA SAPONINI. _Prep._ Bark of _Quillai Saponaria_, 1 part; alcohol (90 per cent.), 4 parts. Heat to ebullition and filter.
=Tincture of Sarsaparilla (Compound).= _Syn._ TINCTURA SARZae COMPOSITA, LIQUEUR DePURATIVE. (Francois.) _Prep._ Sarsaparilla, guaiacum, china root, sassafras, of each 1 oz.; proof spirit, 16 oz.
=Tincture of Savine.= _Syn._ TINCTURA SABINae. (B. P.) _Prep._ Savine tops, dried, and coarsely powdered, 2-1/2 oz.; proof spirit, 1 pint. Proceed as for tincture of aconite.
=Tincture of Scammony.= _Syn._ TINCTURA SCAMMONII. (P. Cod.) _Prep._ Scammony, 4 oz.; rect. spirit, 20 oz. (by weight).
=Tincture of Senega.= _Syn._ TINCTURA SENEGae. (B. P.) _Prep._ Senega, bruised, 2-1/2 oz.; proof spirit, 1 pint. Prepared as tincture of aconite.
=Tincture of Senna (Compound).= _Syn._ TINCTURE OF SENNA, ELIXIR OF HEALTH; TINCTURA SENNae (B. P.), TINCTURA SENNae COMPOSITae (Ph. L., E., & D.), L. _Prep._ 1. (B. P.) Senna, broken small, 5; raisins, freed from seeds, 4; caraway, bruised, 1; coriander, bruised, 1; proof spirit, 40; macerate the ingredients 48 hours in three fourths of the spirit, agitating occasionally; pack in a percolator, and when it ceases to drop, pour on the remaining spirit; press, filter, and make up 40.--_Dose_, 2 to 8 dr.
2. (Ph. L.) Senna, 3-1/2 oz.; caraway seeds, bruised, 3-1/2 dr.; cardamom seeds, bruised, 1 dr.; stoned raisins, 5 oz.; proof spirit, 1 quart; macerate for 7 days, press, and filter.
3. (Ph. E.) Senna and stoned raisins, of each 4 oz.; sugar, 2-1/2 oz.; corianders, 1 oz.; jalap, 6 dr.; caraways and cardamoms, of each 5 dr.; proof spirit, 1 quart; digest, or proceed by percolation.
4. (Ph. D.) Senna, 4 oz.; caraway and cardamom seeds, of each, bruised, 1/2 oz.; proof spirit, 1 quart; macerate for 14 days.
5. (Wholesale.) From senna, 6 lbs.; treacle, 2 lbs.; caraways, 3/4 lb.; cardamoms, 1/4 lb.; rectified spirit and water, of each 4 galls.; as before. Carminative, stomachic, and purgative.--_Dose_, 1/4 to 1 fl. oz.
_Obs._ "If Alexandrian senna be used for this preparation, it must be freed from cynanchum (argol) leaves, by picking." (Ph. E.)
=Tincture of Ser'pentary.= _Syn._ TINCTURE OF VIRGINIAN SNAKE ROOT; TINCTURA SERPENTARIE (B. P., Ph. L., & E.), L. _Prep._ 1. (B. P.) Serpentary, bruised, 1; proof spirit, 8; macerate 48 hours, with 6 of the spirit, agitating occasionally, pack in a percolator and let it drain; pour on the remaining spirit, and when it ceases to drop, press, and wash the marc to make up 8.--_Dose_, 1/2 to 2 dr.
2. (Ph. L.) Serpentary, bruised, 3-1/2 oz. (cochineal, 1 dr.--Ph. E); proof spirit, 1 quart; macerate for 7 days (or by percolation--Ph. E.), strain, and filter. Stimulant, tonic, and diaphoretic.--_Dose_, 1 to 3 fl.