Pulvis Stramonii Compositus, B.P.C., Stramonium Powder.
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Format explanation
Related entry: Stramonium Leaves - Lobelia - Anise Fruit - Tea - Oil of Eucalyptus
| Stramonium Leaves, in powder | 50.00 | | | 8 | ounces |
| Lobelia, in powder | 6.00 | | | 420 | grains |
| Anise Fruit, in powder | 12.00 | | | 1 oz. 402 ½ | gr. |
| Tea Leaves, in powder | 6.00 | | | 420 | grains |
| Oil of Eucalyptus | 1.00 | | | 70 | grains |
| Potassium Nitrate | to 100.00 | | | to 16 | ounces |
Mix the oil with the powders, adding the potassium nitrate last.
This powder is used several times daily, as may be necessary, for asthma. About half a teaspoonful is pressed by the fingers into the shape of a cone, which is then lighted at the top; the patient inhales the fumes is the powder burns. Pulvis Lobeliae Compositus is a similar preparation.
