Decoction of Dulcama′ra

Syn. Decoction of bitter sweet , D. of woody nightshade ; Decoctum dulcama′′ræ (Ph. L. E. & D.), L. Prep. 1. (Ph. L.) Woody nightshade or bitter sweet (the new shoots), 10 dr.; water, 1 1 ⁄ 2 pint; boil to a pint, and strain. 2. (Ph. E.) Dulcamara (chopped small), 1 oz.; water, 24 fl. oz.; boil to a pint, and strain. 3. (Ph. D.) Twigs of woody nightshade, 1 oz.; water, 1 pint; boil 10 minutes in a covered ve el, and strain. It should measure about 16 fl. oz. Alterative, diaphoretic, and diuretic.— Dose . A wine-gla ful, or more, 2 or 3 times a day; in chronic coughs and chronic skin diseases, and in most of those cases wherein sarsaparilla proves useful. See Decoction of bitter sweet , also below .