Decoction of Broom (Compound)

Syn. Decoctum spar′tii cacuminium c. , D. scopa′′rii (Ph. E.), D. s. compos′itum (Ph. L.), L. Prep. 1. (Ph. L.) Tops of broom (recent and dried), juniper berries (bruised), dandelion root (bruised), of each 1 ⁄ 2 oz.; distilled water, 1 1 ⁄ 2 pint; boil to a pint, and strain. 2. (Ph. E.) Tops of broom and juniper, of each 1 ⁄ 2 oz.; cream of tartar, 2 1 ⁄ 2 dr.; water, 1 1 ⁄ 2 pint; boil to a pint, as last. The above are diuretic and laxative.— Dose , 1 ⁄ 2 to 1 wine-gla ful, 3 or 4 times a day; in dropsy, especially of the belly ( ASCITES ).