CHAPTER IX

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BOTANICAL SOURCE AND DESCRIPTION 42

Synonyms, habitat—Description of the plant—Description of chromo-lithograph frontispiece—Practical hints on choosing leaves—Deterioration by exposure and keeping.

## CHAPTER X .

COCA IN COMMERCE 46

Report by Hon. R. Gibbs, U.S. Minister—Mode of importation into Europe.

## CHAPTER XI .

USE OF COCA AS A RESTORATIVE 48

Resembles Tea in its action—Apt to cause insomnia—Taste, and effects of its use in infusion.

## CHAPTER XII .

PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS 50

Elixir—Extractum Liquidum—Extractum—Infusum—Pastillus Extracti—Vinum—Coca Wine.

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