_Obs._ This extract is said to be tonic, stomachic, anthelmintic,
emmenagogue, and febrifuge. Dr Clark says that in Scotland it was found to
be serviceable in various cases of gout. The infusion is, however,
preferable.--_Dose_, 5 gr. to 20 gr.
=Extract of Taraxacum.= _Syn._ EXTRACT OF DANDELION; EXTRACTUM TARAXACI
(Ph. L. & E.), E. T. HERBÆ ET RADICIS (Ph. D. 1826), L. _Prep._ 1. (B. P.)
Crush fresh dandelion root, press out the juice, and allow it to deposit;
heat the clear liquor to 212° F., and maintain the temperature for 10
minutes; then strain and evaporate by a water bath, at a temperature not
exceeding 160° F. to a proper consistence.--_Dose_, 5 to 15 grains.
2. (Ph. L.) From the recent root of dandelion (_Leontodon Taraxacum_), as
EXTRACT OF HOP--Ph. L. The formulæ of the Ph. E. & U. S. are nearly
similar.
3. (Ph. D.) From the herb and root, as the other simple extracts (EXTRACTA
SIMPLICIORA).