Electuary of Cow′hage

Syn. Electuarium dolichos , E. mucunæ , L. Prep. 1. Dip the pods of dolichos in treacle, allow them to drain a moment, and then scrape off the hairs for use. 2. (Chamberlain.) As the last, nearly. 3. (Correa.) Cowhage (the hairs or setæ), 40 gr.; syrup, 1 ⁄ 2 oz. 4. (Ellis.) Cowhage (hairs), 1 dr.; honey, q. s. 5. (Guy’s Hosp.) Cowhage (hairs), any quantity, made into an electuary with treacle, q. s. In worms.— Dose. For a child, a teaspoonful; for an adult, a table-spoonful; in the morning, fasting, and at night, for 3 or 4 days; followed by a dose of castor oil, to which a teaspoonful of turpentine may be advantageously added. See Cowhage .