Infusum Valerianae.—Infusion of Valerian.

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Related entry: Valeriana.—Valerian

Preparation.—In fuse in a closed vessel for 1 hour, ¼ ounce (av.) of bruised valerian rhizome in 10 fluid drachms (Imp.) of boiling distilled water. Strain—(Br. Pharm.).

Action, Medical Uses, and Dosage.—(See Valeriana.) Dose, ½ to 2 fluid ounces.


King's American Dispensatory, 1898, was written by Harvey Wickes Felter, M.D., and John Uri Lloyd, Phr. M., Ph. D.