_Tinctura Vanillae (Tr. Vanill.), Tincture of Vanilla, N.F._--Vanilla, sugar and diluted alcohol. Absolute alcohol content about 40 per cent. =Vanillinum (Vanillin.), Vanillin, U.S.P.=--The odorous principle of vanilla, sometimes prepared synthetically. Fine, white or nearly white, crystalline needles having the odor and taste of vanilla. Soluble in water (1:100) and freely soluble in alcohol or glycerin. ACTION AND USES: Used only as a flavoring. DOSAGE: 0.03 Gm. or 1/2 grain (U.S.P.). _Elixir Vanillini Compositum (Elix. Vanil. Co.), Compound Elixir of Vanillin, N.F._--Compound spirit of vanillin (2%), alcohol, glycerin, syrup, tincture of caramel and water. Absolute alcohol content about 8 per cent. _Spiritus Vanillini Compositus (Sp. Vanil. Co.), Compound Spirit of Vanillin, N.F._--Vanillin, oil of orange, oil of cardamom, oil of cinnamon and alcohol. Absolute alcohol content about 80 per cent. =Veratrina (Veratrin.), Veratrine, U.S.P.= (Veratria).--A mixture of alkaloids from sabadilla seeds. White or nearly white, odorless powder, intensely irritating to the nasal mucous membrane. Very slightly soluble in water (1:1760) and freely soluble in alcohol (1:2.8). ACTION AND USES: In its action on peripheral nerve endings, it is said to resemble aconite, but has no material advantage over the latter. Has been applied (in an ointment) as analgesic in neuralgia. It is highly toxic, and caution should be observed in its use, especially where the skin is broken. _Oleatum Veratrinae (Oleat. Veratrin.), Oleate of Veratrine, N.F._--Veratrine (2%) in oleic acid and olive oil. _Unguentum Veratrinae (Ung. Veratrin.), Veratrine Ointment, N.F._--Veratrine (4%) in expressed oil of almond and benzoinated lard. =Veratrum Viride (Verat. Vir.), Veratrum Viride, U.S.P.= (Green Hellebore, American Hellebore).--Rhizome and roots. ACTION AND USES: Slows the heart and lowers blood pressure. The tincture has been recommended especially in eclampsia, but is now little used. DOSAGE: 0.06 Gm. or 1 grain (U.S.P.). _Fluidextractum Veratri Viridis (Fldext. Verat. Vir.), Fluidextract of Veratrum Viride, U.S.P._ (Fluidextract of Green Hellebore).--Veratrum viride (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 80 per cent. DOSAGE: 0.1 Cc. or 1-1/2 minims (U.S.P.). _Tinctura Veratri Viridis (Tr. Verat. Vir.), Tincture of Veratrum Viride, U.S.P._--Veratrum viride (10%). Absolute alcohol content about 91 per cent. DOSAGE: 0.5 Cc. or 8 minims (U.S.P.) =Verbasci Flores (Verbasc. Flor.), Mullein Flowers, N.F.=--Corollas with stamens. ACTION AND USES: Demulcent, without advantage over acacia, elm, etc. DOSAGE: 8 Gm. or 2 drachms (N.F.). =Verbasci Folia (Verbasc. Fol.), Mullein Leaves, N.F.= ACTION AND USES: Same as those of the flowers. DOSAGE: 4 Gm. or 1 drachm (N.F.).