Aqua Hedeomae.—Pennyroyal Water.
Botanical name:
Related entry: Hedeoma (U. S. P.)—Hedeoma
Preparation.—Triturate oil of American pennyroyal, ½ fluid drachm, with precipitated calcium phosphate, 1 drachm, then with distilled water, 2 pints, to be gradually added; finally, filter through paper.
Action, Medical Uses, and Dosage.—Pennyroyal water may be used as a substitute for, and in the same doses as peppermint and spearmint waters. Some persons prefer it.
