Cantharidin Merck.—C.P., Cryst

Colorl., cryst. scales; blister the skin.— Sol. in alcohol, ether, chloroform.—Stimulant, Vesicant, Antitubercular.— Uses: In lupus and tuberculosis; also cystitis.— Dose: Teaspoonful of 1:100,000 solut. in 1% alcohol (with still more water added before taking), 3 or 4 t. daily.— Injection is given in form of pota ium canthari date, which see. Capsicum—U.S.P. Cayenne Pepper; African Pepper. — Dose: 1—5 grn.— Preparations: F.E. (1:1); Oleores. (D., 1/4 —1 grn.); Plaster; Tr. (1:20). Cardamom—U.S.P.