Note 436 — PHARMACOLOGIA. (continued 2)
Reading edition
The Specific of Herrenschwand, which formerly excited so much interest in Germany, consisted of 10 grains of Camboge with 20 of Sub-carbonate of Potass; although it is said, that on its being analyzed by order of Elizabeth of Russia, there were also found in it both Mercury and Arsenic.
Camboge is also the basis of the Specific of Clossius.
Golden Spirit of Scurvy Grass. This is merely a solution of Camboge in the Spir: Armoraciæ comp: