Note 428 — PHARMACOLOGIA. (continued 2)

Virgin’s Milk. A spirituous solution of Benzoin mixed with about twenty parts of rose water, forms a cosmetic long known by this name. Under the same title also a very different preparation is sold, vid. Liquor Plumbi sub-acetatis.

Friar’s Balsam, Wade’s Drops, Jesuit’s Drops.—These preparations are nothing more than the Tinctura Benzoini composita.

Pectoral Balsam of Honey.—Is merely the tincture of Benzoin, or that of Tolu.

Essence of Coltsfoot.—This preparation consists of equal parts of the Balsam of Tolu, and the Compound Tincture of Benzoin, to which is added double the quantity of rectified Spirit of Wine; and this forsooth is a Pectoral for Coughs! If a patient with a pulmonary affection should recover during the use of such a remedy, I should certainly designate it as a lucky Escape, rather than as a skilful Cure.