Linimentum Capsici Compositum, B.P.C. Compound Liniment of Capsicum.

Format explanation
Related entries: Capsicum - Liniment of Capsicum
Synonyms.—Liquor Capsici Compositus; Compound Solution of Capsicum.

Black Pepper, in powder 10.00 | 2 ounces
Capsicum, in powder 10.00 | 2 ounces
Hard Soap 2.50 | ½ ounce
Camphor 2.50 | ½ ounce
Oil of Rosemary 0.52 | 50 minims
Oil of Lavender 0.52 | 50 minims
Oil of Cloves 0.52 | 50 minims
Oil of Cinnamon 0.10 | 10 minims
Solution of Ammonia 20.00 | 4 fl. ounces
Alcohol to 100.00 | to 20 fl. ounces

Macerate the pepper, capsicum, soap, and camphor with 65 (13 fluid ounces) of alcohol for eight days; express, add the volatile oils and solution of ammonia, and sufficient alcohol to produce the required volume.


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