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Name: Description: Valerian A species of plant belonging to the Valeriana genus. Prescribed as stimulants or antispasmodics. Vegetable Acid Acid derived from various forms of vegetable matter. Verdigris The common name for a green pigment obtained by applying dilute acetic acid to think plates of copper. Used in medicine for a variety of ailments, such as eye and throat irritation, as well as being used as an antiseptic. See also entry for aerugine aeris. Vinum Nicotiana Tobacco leaves that have been dissolved in white wine, then administered. Vinum A solution of a medicinal substance in wine. Virginian Snakeroot Also known as serpentine root and Rhizome. The derivative of a North American plant Serpentiana Virginiana. Used to treat skin, circulatory and kidney disorders, though in large doses can be damaging to the kidneys. Vitriol Aether A mixture of alcohol and vitriolic acid. Vitriolic Acid Sulphuric acid with various ingredients added. Volatile Aromatic Spirit Volatile oily spirit; A compound of sal ammoniac, rosemary and lemon. Volatile Liniment Liniment containing volatile oils, such as rosemary and olive oil, meant to be rubbed on skin to relieve pain. Called volatile due to the quick evaporation of the oils.
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- Valerian
A species of plant belonging to the Valeriana genus. Prescribed as stimulants or antispasmodics.
- Vegetable Acid
Acid derived from various forms of vegetable matter.
- Verdigris
The common name for a green pigment obtained by applying dilute acetic acid to think plates of copper. Used in medicine for a variety of ailments, such as eye and throat irritation, as well as being used as an antiseptic. See also entry for aerugine aeris.
- Vinum Nicotiana
Tobacco leaves that have been dissolved in white wine, then administered.
- Vinum
A solution of a medicinal substance in wine.
- Virginian Snakeroot
Also known as serpentine root and Rhizome. The derivative of a North American plant Serpentiana Virginiana. Used to treat skin, circulatory and kidney disorders, though in large doses can be damaging to the kidneys.
- Vitriol Aether
A mixture of alcohol and vitriolic acid.
- Vitriolic Acid
Sulphuric acid with various ingredients added.
- Volatile Aromatic Spirit
Volatile oily spirit; A compound of sal ammoniac, rosemary and lemon.
- Volatile Liniment
Liniment containing volatile oils, such as rosemary and olive oil, meant to be rubbed on skin to relieve pain. Called volatile due to the quick evaporation of the oils.
- Valerian
