HIERA PICRA
\hˈa͡ɪ͡əɹə pˈɪkɹə], \hˈaɪəɹə pˈɪkɹə], \h_ˈaɪə_ɹ_ə p_ˈɪ_k_ɹ_ə]\
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Formerly called Hiera logadii when made into an electuary with honey. It is now kept in the form of dry powder ;-prepared by mixing socotrine aloes, one pound, with 3 ounces of canella alba. See Pulvis aloes cum canella.
By Robley Dunglison
By Willam Alexander Newman Dorland
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