Pulvis Stramonii Compositus (Asthma Powder)

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Folium Belladonnae 2 T.
Folium Stramonii 4 T.
Herba Lobeliae 2 T.
Potassium nitricum 2 T.
Aqua 5 T.

The potassium nitrate is dissolved in warm water and the solution is added to the drug powder mixture, to which unadjusted rabi is to be added. Once the powder is uniformly saturated by the potassium nitrate solution, it is dried at a temperature not exceeding 40°.

Effects

Anticholinergic (parasympatholytic), antiasthmatic.

Indications

Formerly used for bronchial asthma (obsolete! should no longer be used!!).

Testing

Greenish-yellow powder that burns with crackling.

Storage

Protected from light, in well-sealed container.