LIQUOR OPII SEDATIVUS
\lˈɪkəɹ ˈə͡ʊpɪˌa͡ɪ sˈɛdɐtˌɪvəs], \lˈɪkəɹ ˈəʊpɪˌaɪ sˈɛdɐtˌɪvəs], \l_ˈɪ_k_ə_ɹ ˈəʊ_p_ɪ__ˌaɪ s_ˈɛ_d_ɐ_t_ˌɪ_v_ə_s]\
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An empirical preparation by a London druggist of the name of Battley. It is said to be an aqueous solution of opium, evaporated to dryness to get rid of the acid resin, re-dissolved in water, and a small portion of alcohol added to give it permanence. -Redwood. It is devoid of many of the narcotic effects of opium.
By Robley Dunglison
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