Format explanation
Related entry: Lobelia - Stramonium Leaves - Oil of Anise - Tea
Synonym
.—Asthma Powder.
Lobelia, in powder |
25.00 | | |
4 ounces |
Stramonium Leaves, in powder |
25.00 | | |
4 ounces |
Potassium Nitrate |
25.00 | | |
4 ounces |
Oil of Anise |
0.10 |
| | 8 minims |
Distilled Water, boiling |
25.00 | | |
4 fl. ounces |
Tea Leaves, in powder |
to 100.00 | | | to 16 ounces |
Dissolve the potassium nitrate in the water, add the solution to the mixed powders, mix thoroughly, dry, and add the oil of anise.
This powder is used for asthma, half a teaspoonful or more being burned, and the fumes inhaled several times daily, or as required. Pulvis Stramonii Compositus is a similar preparation.
The British Pharmaceutical Codex, 1911, was published by direction of the Council of the Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain.