Extract of Fox′glove

Syn. Extractum is (Ph. E.), L. Prep. 1. (Ph. L. 1836.) From the leaves of is purpure a , as EXTRACT OF ACONITE —(Ph. L.) 2. (Ph. E.) From the filtered expre ed juice, either evaporated in vacuo , with the aid of heat, or by exposure to a current of dry air. 3. (P. Cod.)— a. As EXTRACT OF BISTORT —P. Cod. b. As EXTRACT OF BOX —P. Cod. 4. (Ph. Baden.) As ALCOHOLIC EXTRACT OF ACONITE —Ph. Bad. Obs. The juice of foxglove is very readily injured by exposure to air and heat. The evaporation should therefore be conducted as rapidly as po ible, but at a low temperature. It is narcotic, sedative, and is powerfully poisonous.— Dose , 1 ⁄ 2 gr., cautiously increased to 2 or 3 gr. It is principally given in fevers, dropsy, diseases of the heart, pulmonary consumption, epilepsy, scrofula, and asthma. This extract spoils by long keeping. The last two are stronger than the rest, and keep better. It is omitted in the present Ph. L.