Hoffman’s anodyne

Fluid Extract of Senna and Jalap. Take 6 pints 76 per cent, alcohol. Mix together 1 pound senna and pound jalap root, both m coarse powder moisten them with some of the alcohol, and macerate for 24 hours. Transfer to a percolator and displace with the remainder of the alcohol reserve the first 6 fluid ounces evaporate the remainder to 6 fluid ounces and set also aside. Nearly exhaust the residuum with diluted alcohol and evaporate it to 12 fluid ounces add 8 ounces white sugar again evaporate to 12 fluid ounces, and, while warm, add 6 drachms carbonate of potassa, 40 minims oil of cloves dissolved in Ih fluid drachms Hoffman s anodyne, and tho 12 ounces reserved extract, making altogether 1 pints fluid extract. Am, Dis.)... 

Ether (C H gO) (Figure 2.2), is a liquid that vaporizes very quickly at room temperature. It can be either swallowed or inhaled, but the effects are faster by inhalation because inhalation is a more direct route to the brain. Friedrich Hoffman introduced ether into medicine under the trade name Anodyne in the early 18 century. It was described as one of the world s most perfect tonics and was prescribed for pains due to ailments as varied as kidney and gallstones, menstrual pains, intestinal cramps, earaches, and toothaches. 

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