Extract of Squills

Syn. Extractum scillæ , L. Prep. 1. (Aqueous; E. s. aquosum .— a. (Ph. Baden.) From squills, as EXTRACT OF COLOCYNTH —Ph. L. (nearly). b. (Ph. Bor.) From squills, as EXTRACT OF SENNA —Ph. Bor. (nearly), but using boiling water, avoiding ebullition during the evaporation, and powdering the residuum.— Dose , 1 to 5 gr. 2. (Alcoholic; Extractum scillæ alcohol i cum , L.—P. Cod.) From the tincture prepared with proof spirit, by distillation and evaporation.— Dose , 1 ⁄ 2 to 3 gr., as an expectorant and diuretic, twice or thrice a day. In larger doses it is nauseant and emetic. 3. (Acetic; Extractum scillæ aceticum .) Digest powder of squills, 1 lb., in acetic acid, 3 oz.; and distilled water, 1 pint, with a gentle heat, for 48 hours. Expre strongly, and without straining; evaporate to a proper consistence. (One grain of this is said to equal three of the powder.)