Cam′phorated Acetic Acid

Syn. Camphorated vinegar ; Acidum ace′ticum camphor a′tum , L.— Prep. 1. (Ph. E. 1841.) Camphor, 1 ⁄ 2 oz.; pulverise it by means of a few drops of spirit of wine, and then di olve it in acetic acid (Ph. E.), 6 1 ⁄ 2 fl. oz. 2. (Ph. D. 1850.) Camphor, 1 oz.; rectified spirit, 1 fl. dr.; pulverise, and di olve in strong acetic acid (acid. acet. fort. Ph. D.), 10 fl. oz. Obs. This preparation is intended as a substitute for the aromatic acetic acid of the shops and previous pharma copœias. It is also useful as an embrocation, in rheumatism and neuralgia; as an extemporaneous vesicant and counter-irritant; and as a fumigation in fevers, .