CARBO ANIMALIS
\kˈɑːbə͡ʊ ˌanɪmˈɑːliz], \kˈɑːbəʊ ˌanɪmˈɑːliz], \k_ˈɑː_b_əʊ ˌa_n_ɪ_m_ˈɑː_l_i_z]\
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Charbon animal, usually prepared by subjecting bones to a red heat in close vessels. The result is Bone black, commonly called Ivory black. (F.) Noir animal ou d'os. It is given in the same cases as Carbo Ligni, and has been extolled in cancer. Dose, gr. ss to gr. Iij. The Pharmacopaeia of the United States contains a formula for the preparation of Carbo Anima'lis Purifica'tus, Purified, animal charcoal (Carbon, animal, Acid muriat., Aquae aa fozxij). Pour the muriatic acid, previously mixed with the water, gradually upon the charcoal, and digest with a gentle heat for two days, occasionally stirring the mixture. Having allowed the undissolved portion to subside, pour off the supernatant liquor, wash the charcoal frequently with water until it is entirely free from acid, and lastly dry it.
By Robley Dunglison
By Willam Alexander Newman Dorland