Infusion of Al′oes

Syn. Infusum aloës , D. Prep. 1. From hepatic or Socotrine aloes (in powder), 2 dr.; carbonate of pota a, 1 1 ⁄ 2 dr.; boiling water, 1 pint. 2. (Compound; Infusum aloës compos i tum , L.)— a. As the COMPOUND DECOCTION OF A. (Ph. L.), but using only a pint of boiling water. b. (Fother gill.) Calumba and rhubarb, of each, 1 oz.; aloes, 2 dr.; lime water, 16 fl. oz.; spirit of horseradish, 1 fl. oz.; macerate in the cold for 12 hours, and strain. The last three, like the decoction, are aperient, antacid, stomachic, tonic, and emmenagogue.— Dose , 1 tablespoonful to a small wine-gla ful, in water. The last one is an admirable medicine in dyspepsia, lo of appetite, and troublesome constipation.