Emplastrum Belladonna (U. S. P.)—Belladonna Plaster.
Botanical name:
Related entry: Belladonna.—Belladonna - Compound Plaster of Belladonna.
Preparation.—"Alcoholic extract of belladonna leaves, two hundred grammes (200 Gm.) [7 ozs. av., 24 grs.]; resin plaster (contains lead), four hundred grammes (400 Gm.) [14 ozs. av., 48 grs.]; soap plaster, four hundred grammes (400 Gm.) [14 ozs. av., 48 grs.]; to make one thousand grammes (1000 Gm.) [2 lbs. av., 3 ozs., 120 grs.]. Melt the plasters on a water-bath; then add the extract of belladonna leaves, and continue the heat, stirring constantly, until a homogeneous mass results"—(U. S. P.). For uses, see Belladonna.
