Linimentum Capsici Compositum.—Compound Capsicum Liniment.

Botanical name: 

Related entry: Capsicum (U. S. P.)—Capsicum

Preparation.—Take of tincture of capsicum, 2 fluid ounces; tincture of opium and aqua ammoniae, each, 3 fluid drachms; oil of origanum, 2 fluid drachms; oil of cinnamon and tincture of camphor, each, 1 fluid drachm. Mix.

Action and Medical Uses.—This is a very efficient application in rheumatic, pleuritic, neuralgic, and other pains.


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