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panion to the British Pharmacopœia, 11th Edition,
mentions, under the head of Amylum or Starch, as
its medicinal property, "a good application to the face
and hands when affected by cutaneous eruptions." In
the form of Violet Powder, which is merely scented
starch, it is useful to prevent the low inflammation
that may be caused by the chafing of the skin.
The argument I adduced was, that only under
the head of Starch would Violet Powder be regarded
as a drug.
Dr. Redwood, however, proved to the satisfaction
of the Magistrate that Violet Powder might be any
drying powder, and so the case was dismissed, but
without costs.
As all first-class chemists sell scented starch under
the head of Violet Powder, I would venture to advise
that this article should only be purchased of such,
and of the quality suggested. Sulphate of lime is but
a poor substitute, on account of its defective absorbant
properties.
In the present Quarter, including two Violet