Gargle, Astrin′gent

Syn. Gargarism a a string ens , L. Prep. 1. (Collier.) Tincture of galls, 2 fl. dr.; honey, 1 ⁄ 2 oz.; water, 6 fl. oz. In relaxation of the uvula and fauces. 2. (Collier.) Honey, 4 dr.; tincture of myrrh, 3 dr.; powdered alum, 40 gr.; compound infusion of roses, 5 1 ⁄ 2 fl. oz. As the last, and in fetid sore throat. 3. (Sir A. Cooper.) Alum, 2 dr.; decoction of bark, 12 oz.; honey of roses, 1 1 ⁄ 2 oz. 4. (Dr A. T. Thomson.) Infusion of roses, 7 fl. oz.; dilute sulphuric acid, 1 fl. dr.; tincture of catechu, 6 fl. dr.; laudanum, 1 1 ⁄ 2 fl. dr. For relaxation of the uvula. See Gargle of Alum .