Chirata

(ke-raf-tah, or che-ra'-tah). Chiretta. The entire plant, Swertia chirata. It resembles gentian in its thera peutic properties, and is an excellent tonic. It does not contain any tannin. Dose of the powdered plant gr. C., Fid. Ext., in glycerin and alcohol. Dose C, Infusum (B. P.). Dose a winegla ful. C, Tinct., ten per cent, in strength. Dose 3 — ij.