Infusion of Cascaril′la

Syn. Infusum cascarillæ (B. P.), L. Prep. 1. (B. P.) Cascarilla, in coarse powder, 1 oz.; boiling distilled water, 10 oz.; infuse for one hour in a closed ve el and strain.— Dose. 1 to 2 oz., usually combined with carbonate of soda and tincture of cascarilla. It is an excellent medicine in dyspepsia, debility, diarrhœa, . 2. (Concentrated; Infusum cascarillæ con centra tum , L.)— a. Cascarilla (good and fragrant, bruised), 6 1 ⁄ 2 lbs.; rectified spirit of wine, 3 pints; cold water, 6 pints; macerate in a close ve el for 14 days, expre the liquor, and filter. b. As the last, but proceeding by the proce of percolation. Obs. If the preceding proce es are well managed, the product is 10 lbs., and resembles brandy in colour and transparency, and is delightfully fragrant. 1 part of this infusion mixed with 6 1 ⁄ 2 parts of water makes a preparation exactly resembling the INFUSION OF CALUMBA —B. P. 3. (Alkaline; Infusum cascarillæ alkalis a tum , L.—Ph. Palat.) Cascarilla, 3 oz.; carbonate of pota a, 2 dr.; boiling water, 16 fl. oz. Antacid and tonic.— Dose , l tablespoonful.