FERRI VALERIANAS
\fˈɛɹi valˈi͡əɹɪˈɑːnəz], \fˈɛɹi valˈiəɹɪˈɑːnəz], \f_ˈɛ_ɹ_i v_a_l_ˈiə_ɹ_ɪ__ˈɑː_n_ə_z]\
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Formed by the action of valerianic acid on oxide of iron. It is a dark brick-red powder, insoluble in water, and has been given in hysteria complicating chlorosis. Dose, from two to four grains. The Dublin Pharmacopoeia of 1850 has a formula for this salt.
By Robley Dunglison
Word of the day
tinctura quininae ammoniata
- A preparation made by dissolving quinin sulphate in alcohol [Br. Ph.].