Elixir Cascarae, B.P.C. Elixir of Cascara.
Botanical name:
Format explanation.
Related entry: Cascara sagrada
Synonym.—Aromatic Cascara.
| Liquid Extract of Cascara | 25.00 | | | 5 fl. ounces |
| Glycerin | 20.00 | | | 4 fl. ounces |
| Gluside | 0.34 | | | 30 grains |
| Ammoniated Glycyrrhizin | 3.65 | | | 320 grains |
| Aromatic Spirit of Ammonia | 5.00 | | | 1 fl. ounce |
| Spirit of Cinnamon | 5.00 | | | 1 fl. ounce |
| Aromatic Elixir ... | to 100.00 | | | to 20 fl. ounces |
Dissolve the glycyrrhizin in the liquid extract and the glycerin previously mixed; add the gluside dissolved in the previously mixed aromatic spirit of ammonia and spirit of cinnamon, and make up to the required volume with the aromatic elixir. Set aside for three days and decant or filter.
Dose.—1 to 2 mils (15 to 30 minims) for repeated administration; for a single administration, 4 to 8 mils (1 to 2 fluid drachms).
