Lotio Staphisagriae, B.P.C. Stavesacre Lotion.
Botanical name:
Synonym.—Nursery Hair Lotion.
Related entry: Stavesacre
| Stavesacre Seeds, in coarse powder | 10.00 | | | 2 ounces |
| Acetic Acid | 5.00 | | | 1 fl. ounce |
| Alcohol | 10.00 | | | 2 fl. ounces |
| Oil of Geranium | 0.02 | | | 2 minims |
| Oil of Lavender | 0.02 | | | 2 minims |
| Oil of Lemon | 0.04 | | | 4 minims |
| Glycerin | 5.00 | | | 1 fl. ounce |
| Distilled Water | to 100.00 | | | to 20 fl. ounces |
Boil the powdered stavesacre seeds with the acetic acid and 80 (16 fluid ounces) of the water for ten minutes in a covered vessel, set aside till cold, then add the oils, previously dissolved in the alcohol, filter, add the glycerin, and make up to the required volume with water.
