Red Rose

(Rosa gallica, U. S. P., Rosae gallicae petal a, B. P.) are slightly astringent and tonic, but are chiefly employed as a vehicle. From them are prepared Confectio rosae (U. S. P.); Confectio rosae gallicae (B. P.); Extractum rosae fluidum (U. S. P.), used as an astringent and vehicle, dose f^j-ij (4.0- 8.0); Pilulae aloes et mastiches, Lady Webster’s dinner pill, used as a laxative. The fruit of the ch651.xhtml d 560