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Show 870 CATECHU MIMOSA, R. 3. Take of catechu, in powder, . compound powderof chalk, of each, drachms 4, syrup of poppies, as much as is sufficient : Make into an electuary, of which take the size of a nutmeg three or four times a day. Given in diarrhoea. R.. 4. Take of catechu, in powder, conserve of red roses, equal parts, drachms Z —_ mucilage of gum arabic, as much as is sufficient : Make into lozenges, of which one is to be frequently put inte the mouth. R. 5. Take of catechu, in powder, simarouba bark, cinnamon, of each boiling water Macerate for four hours in a covered R. 6. Take of thestrained liquor compoundtincture opiate confection - drachms 2, - = - pint is vessel: strain. + - - - ounces 7, of cardamoms, ounce 1, - - - drachm lI: Make into a mixture, of which take two table-spoonsful four times aday. Excellent in fluxes of all kinds. FLOWERING ASH. FRAXINUS ORNUS. Class XXVIII. Polygamia. Order I. Dicecia. Essent’. Gen. Cuar. Bisexual flower—Calyx none, or four-parted: Cos rolla none, or four-petalled: Stamina two: Pistil one, lanceolate. Spec, Cuar. Leaves ov ate-oblong, serrated, petioled ; Corolla four-part ed, a DESCRIPTION, A Lorry tree. Leaves pinnated, opposite, consist ing of three or fourpair of pinnae, terminating with an odd one of a bright green. Flowers in branched spikes. Segments of the > corolla 3D linearand sharp-pointed. HISTORY. Native of the south of Europe, particularlySicily and Calas bria. The manner in which the manna is obtained from the Ornus, though very simple, has been yet very much misunder. stood by all who havetravelled in the kingdom of Naples; and among other things they seem to agree that the best and purest |