Elixir Sennae Leguminorum, B.P.C. Elixir of Senna Pods.

Format explanation.
Related entry: Senna Pods

Synonyms.—Liquor Sennae Leguminorum Dulcis; Sweet Essence of Senna Pods.

Liquid Extract of Senna 50.00 | 10 fl. ounces
Refined Sugar 50.00 | 10 ounces
Chloroform 0.26 | 25 minims
Oil of Coriander 0.02 | 2 minims
Tincture of Capsicum 0.20 | 20 minims
Alcohol 2.50 | ½ fl. ounce
Distilled Water ... to 100.00 | to 20 fl. ounces

Dissolve the oil and the chloroform in the alcohol, add the tincture and the liquid extract, dissolve the sugar in the mixture, and make up to the required volume with distilled water.
Dose.—4 to 12 mils (1 to 3 fluid drachms).


The British Pharmaceutical Codex, 1911, was published by direction of the Council of the Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain.