Mistura Sodae Composita, B.P.C. Compound Soda Mixture.
Botanical name:
Synonym.—Peacock's Stomachic Mixture.
Related entry: Gentian - Rhubarb
| Sodium Bicarbonate | 2.28 | | | 200 grains |
| Gentian Root, cut small and well bruised | 1.14 | | | 100 grains |
| Rhubarb Root, in coarse powder | 0.45 | | | 40 grains |
| Ginger, in coarse powder | 0.23 | | | 20 grains |
| Peppermint Water | to 100.00 | | | to 20 fl. ounces |
Macerate the gentian, rhubarb, ginger, and sodium bicarbonate in 100 (20 fluid ounces) of peppermint water for twenty-four hours; then press out the liquor, strain, and pour sufficient peppermint water through the strainer to make up the required volume.
Dose.—15 to 30 mils (½ to 1 fluid ounce).
