Elixir Cardamomi Aromaticum, B.P.C. Aromatic Elixir of Cardamoms.

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Related entry: Cardamom

Compound Tincture of Cardamoms 25.00 | 5 fl. ounces
Compound Spirit of Orang. 1.00 | 96 minims
Solution of Carmine 2.00 | 192 minims
Syrup 30.00 | 6 fl. ounces
Purified Talc or Kaolin, a sufficient quantity.
Distilled Water ... to 100.00 | to 20 fl. ounces

Mix the tincture and spirit with the glycerin, and add the syrup ,gradually, shaking after each addition; then add the solution of carmine and sufficient distilled water to produce the required volume, and filter through talc or kaolin.
Dose.—2 to 8 mils (½ to 2 fluid drachms).


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