pulv.

abbreviation for

Origin of pulv.¹

From the Latin word pulvis

Take of syrup of mugwort one ounce, syrup of maiden-hair two ounces, pulv-elect triasand one drachm; make a julep.

After trying squill medicines without effect, he was ordered to take Pulv.

After a trial of squill, fixed alkaly, and dulcified spirit of nitre, I directed Pulv.

After trying chrystals of tartar, fixed alkaly, squills, &c. I directed three grains of Pulv.

The medicines hitherto in vain directed against the epileptic attacks, were now suspended, and two grains of the Pulv.

April 19, 2024tortuous

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