Cullen

The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh

 

Tinctura Japonica

Japonic Tincture, being a mixture of Japonic Earth, cinnamon and spirit (Edinburgh New Dispensatory, 1786). Not a type of earth, but an imported soluble gum known as Cutch, derived from the wood of the tree Senegalia catechu. See also 'Terra Japonica' and 'Japonic Confection'.

Category: Ingredients
Sub category: Botanical

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[DOC ID:2448] the Tinct: Japon: the Tinctura Japonica on page (4)
[ID:2448] Case Note / Regarding: Mrs A. (Patient) / 23 April 1784 / (Incoming)