aromatic spirits of ammonia

American  

Or aromatic spirit of ammonia

noun

Pharmacology.

1. a nearly colorless liquid containing ammonia, ammonium carbonate, alcohol, and aromatic oils, used orally as an antacid and carminative and, by inhalation, as a stimulant in the treatment of faintness.

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aromatic spirits of ammonia

Frankly they explain that at their counters they have only bromo seltzer, aromatic spirits of ammonia, bicarbonate of soda and epsom salts, nothing more.

From Time Magazine Archive

Federal Cold Treatment No. 2: two aspirin tablets, a teaspoon of baking soda, a dash of aromatic spirits of ammonia and a few drops of spirits of camphor shaken with two ounces of hot water.

From Time Magazine Archive

When the patient is sufficiently conscious to swallow, give a teaspoonful of aromatic spirits of ammonia in half a glass of water and keep him quiet until he has entirely recovered.

From American Red Cross Text-Book on Home Hygiene and Care of the Sick by American Red Cross

"Have the aromatic spirits of ammonia sent to Mr. Taber's room at once," Ruth ordered.

From The Ragged Edge by Harold MacGrath

Fifteen drops of aromatic spirits of ammonia in a tablespoonful of water may be given to anyone recovering from a faint or to relieve nausea.

From Scouting For Girls, Official Handbook of the Girl Scouts by Josephine Dodge Daskam Bacon