_Trochisci Cubebae (Troch. Cubeb.), Troches of Cubeb, U.S.P._--Each troche contains oleoresin of cubeb (0.02 Gm.) with oil of sassafras, extract of glycyrrhiza and acacia, flavored with syrup of tolu.
=*Cupri Sulphas (Cupr. Sulph.), Copper Sulphate, U.S.P.= (Cupric Sulphate).--CuSO{ 4} + 5H{ 2}O.
Blue, odorless crystals or powder with a metallic taste. Freely soluble in water (1:2.5), and slightly soluble in alcohol (1:500).
ACTION AND USES: Astringent and in strong solutions corrosive. In large doses a gastric and intestinal irritant producing violent vomiting and purging. Considered one of the best antidotes in phosphorus poisoning.
DOSAGE: Emetic, 0.25 Gm. or 4 grains (U.S.P.).
_Mistura Adstringens (Mist. Adstring.), Astringent Mixture, N.F._ (Mistura Adstringens et Escharotica, N.F. III, Villate's Mixture).--A needlessly complex mixture containing the acetates and sulphates of copper and zinc in dilute acetic acid solution with lead sulphate in suspension.
=Cypripedium (Cypriped.), Cypripedium, N.F.= (Lady Slipper Root).--Rhizome and roots.
ACTION AND USES: No definite indications for its use. Has been described as "tonic, stimulant and diaphoretic."
_Fluidextractum Cypripedii (Fldext. Cypriped.), Fluidextract of Cypripedium, N.F._--Cypripedium (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 40 per cent.
=Damiana (Damiana), Damiana, N.F.= (Turnera).--Leaves.
ACTION AND USES: Ingredient of "lost manhood" nostrums; mildly irritant, but otherwise probably inert.
_Fluidextractum Damianae (Fldext. Damian.), Fluidextract of Damiana, N.F._ (Fluidextractum Turnerae, N.F. III).--Damiana (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 60 per cent.
=DECOCTA, DECOCTIONS.=--Aqueous preparations made by boiling drugs in water and straining. They must be freshly made from the drugs.
=Delphinium (Delphin.), Larkspur Seed, N.F.=
ACTION AND USES: Preparations are used externally to destroy pediculi of the hair and of the pubic region.
_Tinctura Delphinii (Tr. Delphin.), Tincture of Larkspur, N.F._--Larkspur seed (10%) in alcohol. Absolute alcohol content about 90 per cent.
=Dextrinum Album (Dext. Alb.), White Dextrin, N.F.=--A variable mixture of soluble carbohydrates with unconverted starch.
White, odorless powder, with a sweetish taste. Partly soluble in cold water; completely soluble in three parts of water on boiling.