Electuary Health Dictionary

Electuary: From 1 Different Sources

n. a pharmaceutical preparation in which the drug is made up into a paste with syrup or honey.

Health Source: Oxford | Concise Colour Medical Dictionary
Author: Jonathan Law, Elizabeth Martin

A thick syrupy anti-cough medicine. An electuary containing at least one expectorant or demulcent.

1. Tincture Ipecac 5 drops; Tincture Aniseed 5 drops; Syrup Squills 60 drops; Syrup Tolu 20 drops. Mix. Dose: 5-15 drops in teaspoon honey.

2. Tincture Camphor 20 drops; Oxmel of Squills 20 drops; Syrup Tolu 20 drops. Mix. Dose: 5-15 drops in teaspoon honey.

Of historic interest only. ... linctus