Infusum Calumbae Concentratum, B.P.C. Concentrated Infusion of Calumba.
Botanical name:
Related entries: Calumba
| Calumba Root, in No. 10 powder | 40.00 | | | 8 ounces |
| Alcohol | 25.00 | | | 5 fl. ounces |
| Diluted Chloroform Water | to 100.00 | | | to 20 fl. ounces |
Prepare by the macero-expression process. Before the addition of the alcohol to the reserved portion of percolate, the latter should be heated to a temperature of not less than 85°, and maintained thereat for five minutes.
A product closely resembling infusion of calumba is obtained by diluting 1 part of this preparation with 7 parts of distilled water.
Dose.—2 to 4 mils (½ to 1 fluid drachm).
