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YALE MEDICAL LIBRARY
HISTORICAL LIBRARY
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HAROLD W. WHEELER
IN MEMORY OF FRANK H. WHEELER
I.D.YALE
1882
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THE
Druggist's Hand-Book
OF
PRIVATE FORMULAS
BY
JOHN
H.
NELSON.
\\\
RE VISED ED IT/O A
'
NEW YORK:
J.
H.
VAIL & COMPANY,

21
Astor Place,
1882.
Copyright, 1877, by
Copyright, 1879, by
John H. Nelson
JOHN H. NELSON.
PREFACE.
The
object of this
little
volume
is
to place before every
druggist reliable formulas for preparing well-known medicines not given in the U. S. Dispensatory or Pharmacopoeia.
These preparations
Elixirs, Emulsions,
Medicated Syrups
is
and Wines,
etc.
have
become
so universal that there
scarcely a druggist within the length and breadth of the
land
who does
not have more or
less sale
is
for
them
and
to be enabled to prepare
satisfaction, but
is
them
not only a source of
also very desirable
on account of the
increase of profits.
In the other respective departments the formulas will be
found to be reliable, and can be depended upon.

all
In
fact,
the formulas contained in the
work
are "practical."
They have been prepared again and

failed
again,
if
and never
to
produce the desired
result
carefully
com-
pounded.
The weights and measures used

be found
is
in
the
formulas are
those adopted by the Pharmaceutical Association (they will

in the
Appendix
if
to this work).
The
fluidounce
to
be considered,
is
not
otherwise directed, and the
pound
ounces.
always to be understood as consisting of twelve
The
directions for maceration or displacement,
percolation, specific gravity, with other general information,
being so plainly
set forth in
the U. S. Dispensatory
it
at the
beginning of Part Second of that work,
is
un-
necessary to produce them here.
NOTE TO PART
HONOR TO WHOM HONOR
II
IS
DUE."
The
following are the works and journals consulted in
the compilation of this
book
United States Pharmacopoeia.

British Pharmacopoeia.
German Pharmacopoeia.
King's Dispensatory.
American Journal of Pharmacy.

Druggist's Circular.
New
Remedies.
Pharmacist.
Boston Journal of Chemistry.
CONTENTS OF PART
PHARMACEUTICAL DEPARTMENT.
Elixirs
I.
.7
33 43
PAGE
Medicated Syrups, Chemical
Medicated Syrups, Vegetable
Medicated Wines
Emulsions
47 50
Koumis
Liquid Rennet
.53
53 54
56
Powders
Solutions
Tinctures for Coloring
57
60
Tinctures
Syrups
for
Soda Water
62
68
Flavoring Extracts
Ginger Ale
Concentrated Essences
69
70
PERFUMERY DEPARTMENT.
Handkerchief Extracts, O.P.T.
.......
75
Handkerchief Extracts, ordinary Colognes
79
81
Perfumed Waters
83
Bay
Rum
84
85 87
.
,
Spirits
Preparations for the Teeth
Preparations for the Hair
90 92
Pomades
Preparations for the Face and
Hands
1
96
CONTENTS.
Sachet Powders
PAGE ioo
Pungents
Fumigators
102
103
PROPRIETARY MEDICINES.
Balsams
Bitters
105
106
. .
Carminatives
Cordials
....
. . .
. . . .
107
108
Cures
Discovery
109
Dose
Drops
no no in
112
113
Essences
Extracts
Expectorant
Injections
114 114
115
115
.
.
Mustard Leaves
Liniments
Lotions
117 117
118
Milk of Magnesia
Mixtures
Mucilages
119 120
123
Ointments
Pads
Fly-Paper
123
Powders
Remedies
Salves
124
126
127
128
.
.
Syrups
Troches
130 132
132
Tea
Tonics
Vermifuge
133
MISCELLANEOUS FORMULAS APPENDIX
134
157
CONTENTS OF PART
SEMI-OFFICINAL FORMULAS.
II.
PAGB
Elixirs
191, 248
Fluid Extracts
211
Syrups
254
for
Formulas
Mineral Waters
257
261
281
Analyses of Mineral Waters

Artificial Salts
Granulated Salts
282
German
Preparations
283
285
Dietetic Preparations
Miscellaneous Formulas
29a
PART
I.
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THE
DRUGGIST'S HAND-BOOK
PHARMACEUTICAL DEPARTMENT.
ELIXIRS,
OR ELEGANT PREPARATIONS.
AROMATIC
ELIXIR.
2
Tincture of Cardamom,
drachms
Tincture of Angelica,
Spirit of Vanilla, 2
drachms
drachms;
;
Oil of Cloves, 3 drops
Oil of Cinnamon, 3 drops Oil of Coriander, 3 drops

;
Oil of Sweet Orange Peel, 5 drops
Oil of
Lemon,
drops
Oil of Caraway, 2 drops
Oil of Bergamot, 2 drops

Spirit of Rose, 2
drachms
drachms
Spirit of Neroli, 2
Syrup, 44 ounces
Water, 56 ounces;
Alcohol, 95 per cent., 24 ounces.
ELIXIRS.
Mix
all
the Oils with the Alcohol, then
add the Syrup
and Water, and add four ounces of powdered French chalk;

filter
through paper, shaking the mixture thoroughly each

filling the filter.
time before
2
ELIXIR OF BROMIDE OF AMMONIUM.
(Containing three grains of Bromide of Ammonium to each teaspoonful.)
Aromatic
Elixir, 16
ounces;
Bromide of Ammonium, 384 grains. Dissolve the Bromide of Ammonium in the Aromatic
Elixir
by
trituration.
3
ELIXIR OF VALERIANATE OF AMMONIUM.
(Containing two grains of Valerianate of
spoonful.)
Ammonium
to
each tea-
Aromatic
Elixir, 16
ounces;
grains;
Valerianate of
Ammonium, 256
Tincture of Cochineal, a sufficient quantity to coloi.

Dissolve the Valerianate of
Ammonium
in
two ounces
of the Aromatic Elixir;

paper, add drop
neutralized
Elixir,
;
if
the solution reddens litmus

until
it
by drop Water of Ammonia
is
then add the solution to the remainder of the
and
also
add the Tincture of Cochineal.
Mix them.
ELIXIR OF VALERIANATE OF AMMONIUM AND QUINIA. Elixir of Valerianate of Ammonium, 16 ounces;

Sulphate of Quinia, 64 grains.
ELIXIRS.
Dissolve the Quinia in the Elixir.
rianate of
The
Elixir of Vale-
Ammonium
will dissolve four times the quantity
of Quinia ordered.
5
ELIXIR OF VALERIANATE OF
AMMONIUM AND
one-eighth
MORPHIA.
Ammonium and
of a grain of Morphia to each teaspoonful.)
Elixir of Valerianate of
Ammonium,
16 ounces;
Sulphate of Morphia, 16 grains.

Triturate the
Morphia with one ounce of the
Elixir
when
dissolved,
add the remainder of the Elixir; shake
them well together.
6
AMMONIUM AND
one-sixtieth
STRYCHNIA.
Ammonium and
of a grain of Strychnia to each teaspoonful.)
Ammonium,
2
16 ounces;
Solution of Strychnia,
y
7
ounce.
Mix them.
ELIXIR OF CITRATE OF BISMUTH NIUM.

SOLUTION OF BISMUTH.
(Containing two grains of Citrate of Bismuth and
teaspoonful.)
AND AMMO-
Ammonium
to eacl
Aromatic
Elixir,
15^
ounces;
Citrate of Bismuth
and Ammonium, 256 grains;
Water, hot,
A*
ounce.
IO
ELIXIRS.
Dissolve the Bismuth in the Water, with a few grains of
Carbonate of
Elixir.
Ammonium
if
necessary,
and add
to the
8
ELIXIR OF BISMUTH
AND PROTOXIDE OF
IRON.
one
Ammonium and
grain of Iron to each teaspoonful.)
Aromatic
Elixir,
7^
ounces
Citrate of Bismuth
Water, hot,
2 /
x
ounce;
Syrup of Protoxide of Iron, 8 ounces.

Dissolve the Bismuth in the Water, and add the Syrup
and
Elixir to
it.
If the
Bismuth does not completely
dis-
solve,
add a few grains of Carbonate of
Ammonium
to the
solution before the addition of the other ingredients.
9
ELIXIR OF BISMUTH, PROTOXIDE OF IRON,
QUINIA.
.grain of Iron,
AND
Ammonium, one
and one grain of Quinia
to each teaspoonful.)
Syrup of Protoxide of Iron, 8 ounces

Citrate of Bismuth
and Ammonium, 256 grains
Water, hot,
ounce
Sulphate of Quinia, 128 grains;

Sulphuric Acid, dilute, a sufficient quantity
Aromatic
Elixir,
7^
ounces.
Dissolve the Bismuth in the Water, and add to the Syrup of Iron.
Then
in another vessel dissolve the

it
Quinia
in the
Acid, and add
to the
Aromatic
Elixir.
Mix both mix-
EL1X
tures.
RS.
II
The
Citrate of
;
Bismuth and
if
Ammonium
shoald
make
a clear solution
otherwise, add a few grains of
Carbonate of
Ammonium.
lO
ELIXIR OF BISMUTH AND PEPSIN.
(
Containing two grains of Bismuth and two grains of Pepsin to each

teaspoonful.
Saccharated Pepsin, 256 grains;

Citrate of Bismuth

ounces;
Aromatic
Elixir, 14
Water, hot,
2 ounces.
it
Rub
the Pepsin with one ounce of the Water; allow
to
swell for twenty-four hours in a covered vessel.
Dissolve
the Citrate of Bismuth and
Ammonium
in the
remaining
Water;
if
not soluble, add a few grains of Carbonate of
Ammonium.
This "Elixir"
Mix both
is
solutions with the Aromatic Elixir.
liable to precipitate.
Manufacturers of
pepsin claim that a perfect solution of pepsin with bismuth
cannot be made.
Elixir makers allow the solution to take
up
as
much
-pejîn as possible,
by
letting "It stand undisit
turbed for a week or so, and filtering

to their customers.
before sending
11
ELIXIR OF BISMUTH, PEPSIN,
Elixir of
AND
IRON.
Bismuth and Pepsin,
Citrate of Iron
15^ ounces; and Ammonium, 128 grains;
Water, boiling,
y
z
ounce.
Dissolve the Iron in the

to the Elixir of
Water by
trituration,
and add
Bismuth and Pepsin.
12
ELIXIRS.
12
AND
QUINIA.
(Containing two grains of Bismuth, two grains of Pepsin, and one

grain of Quinia to each teaspoonful.)
Elixir of Bismuth
and Pepsin, 16 ounces;

Sulphuric Acid, dilute, a sufficient quantity.
Dissolve the Quinia in just sufficient dilute acid, and add
to the Elixir.
Filter if necessary.
13
Elixir of
AND PANCREATIN.
ounces;
Bismuth and Pepsin,
15^
Pancreatin, 64 grains
Water,
"fa
ounce;
Bicarbonate of Sodium, a sufficient quantity, or 30 grains.
Allow the Pancreatin

two
;
to swell in the
Water
for a
day or
then triturate the solution with the Bicarbonate of
Sodium, and add to the Elixir of Bismuth and Pepsin.
14
ELIXIR OF BISMUTH, PEPSIN, AND STRYCHNIA.
Elixir of
Bismuth and Pepsin,
15^
ounces;
y
2
ounce.
Mix them
thoroughly.
15
ELIXIR OF BISMUTH, PEPSIN, STRYCHNIA, IRON.
Elixir of Bismuth, Pepsin,
AND
and Iron,
15^
ounces;
y
2
ounce.
Mix them.
ELIXIRS.
13
16
ELIXIR OF CALISAYA.
FROM ALKALOIDS.
(See formula for Elixir of Calisaya Bark.)
Sulphate of Quinia, 8 grains
Sulphate of Cinchonia, 32 grains;

Sulphate of Cinchonidia, 17 grains;
Citric Acid, 10 grains;
Alcohol, 95 per cent., 2 ounces;
Water, boiling,
ounces;
Aromatic
Elixir",
12^
ounces.
Dissolve the Acid in two drachms of the Water, to which
add the Alcohol, and
to this solution
add the Quinia,
Cinchonia, and Cinchonidia, and then add the remainder

of the Water, hot.
Lastly,
add the Aromatic
Elixir.
Color with Tincture of Cudbear and Brown

sufficiently to
Coloring
this
produce a brown-red color.
When
Elixir
is
to
be used with any of the Iron preparations,
omit the coloring tinctures.
17
ELIXIR OF CALISAYA BARK.
Fluid Extract of Cinchona, 3 ounces (de-tannated)
Aromatic
Mix, and
Cudbear,
if
Elixir, 13 ounces.
filter
through paper.
Color with Tincture of
desired.
18
ELIXIR OF CALISAYA, BISMUTH,
Elixir of Calisaya, 15 ounces;
AND
PEPSIN.
Citrate of Bismuth and
Ammonium,
256 grains;
14
ELIXIRS.
Water, boiling,
ounce.
Allow the Pepsin to swell in two ounces of the Elixir of

Calisaya for a day. Dissolve the Citrate of Bismuth and
Ammonium
in the Water, with the help of a few grains of
Carbonate of
Ammonium.
and
Mix both
solutions with the
Elixir of Calisaya,
filter if
necessary.
(See Elixir of
Bismuth and Pepsin.*)
19
EI-IXIR
OF CALISAYA, BISMUTH, AND CITRATE OF IRON.

and Ammonium, 256 grains and Ammonium, 256 grains;
1
Citrate of Bismuth
Citrate of Iron
Water, boiling,
ounce
Elixir of Calisaya, 15 ounces.
Dissolve the Citrate of Bismuth and
Ammonium
in the
Water, adding a few grains of Carbonate of
Ammonium.
Dissolve the Iron in two ounces of the Elixir of Calisaya
by trituration.
Elixir.
Mix both
solutions with the remaining
20
ELIXIR OF CALISAYA, BISMUTH, IRON, STRYCHNIA.
Elixir of Calisaya, Bismuth,
AND
and Iron, 15^2 ounces;
y
2
ounce.
Mix.
21
ELIXIR OF CALISAYA, BISMUTH,
AND
STRYCHNI/..
ounce
ELIXIRS.
Water, boiling,
2 y
I5
ounce
Citrate of Bismuth and
Ammonium,
128 grains.
in the
Ammonium
Water, with the aid of a few grains of Carbonate of
Ammonium, and add

Mix them.
to the Elixir of Calisaya.
Lastly,
add the Solution of Strychnia.
22
ELIXIR OF CALISAYA, COLUMBO,
AND QUASSIA.
Fluid Extract of Columbo, U. S.,
ounce;
Fluid Extract of Quassia, U.
S.,
2 y
ounce.
Mix them, and
filter
through paper.
23
ELIXIR OF CALISAYA, CITRATE OF IRON
AND
AMMONIUM, AND STRYCHNIA.

(Containing about
five
grains of Calisaya, two grains of Iron, and
one-sixtieth of a grain of Strychnia to each teaspoonful.)
Citrate of Iron
Water, boiling,
ounce;
y
2
ounce.
Dissolve the Citrate of Iron and
Ammonium
in
the
Water by
trituration,
and add
to the Elixir.
Lastly,
add
the Solution of Strychnia.
Mix them
m
thoroughly.
24
AND PHOSPHATE OF
IRON.
ELIXIR OF CALISAYA
f6
ELIXIRS.
Phosphate of Iron, 256 grains;
Muriatic Acid, a sufficient quantity
Water,
ounce.
Dissolve the Phosphate of Iron in the Water, adding the
Acid drop by drop until a clear solution
is
obtained
then
add to the
Elixir.
Mix them.
25
ELIXIR OF CALISAYA, PHOSPHATE OF IRON, STRYCHNIA.
Elixir of Calisaya
AND
and Phosphate of Iron,
15^
ounces;
Solution of Strychnia, y^ ounce.
Mix them
thoroughly.
26
ELIXIR OF CALISAYA AND PROTOXIDE OF IRON.
Elixir of Calisaya, 8 ounces
Mix them.
27
ELIXIR OF CALISAYA, PROTOXIDE OF IRON,
AND
BISMUTH.
Elixir of Calisaya
Citrate of
and Protoxide of Iron,
15^
ounces;
Bismuth and Ammonium, 32 grains;

2 y
Water, boiling,
ounce.
Ammonium
and
in the
Water
(if
not perfectly soluble, add a few grains of Car-
bonate of
necessary.
Ammonium), add
to the Elixir,
filter,
if
ELIXIRS.
n
AND
ELIXIR OF CALISAYA, PROTOXIDE OF IRON, QUINIA.

Elixir of Calisaya
and Protoxide of Iron, 16 ounces;

Citric Acid, a sufficient quantity.
Rub
the Quinia with one ounce of the Elixir,
and add
a few grains at a time of Citric Acid, triturating until a

solution
Elixir.
is
effected.
Make up
to sixteen ounces with the
29
ELIXIR OF CALISAYA, PROTOXIDE OF IRON, AND STRYCHNIA.
Elixir of Calisaya
and Protoxide of Iron, 16 ounces;

2
drachms.
Mix them
thoroughly.
30
ELIXIR OF CALISAYA
AND PYROPHOSPHATE OF
IRON.
FERRO-PHOSPHATED ELIXIR OF CALISAYA.

Pyrophosphate of Iron, 256 grains;

Water,
1
ounce.
Dissolve the Iron in the Water by trituration, neutralize
with
Aqua Ammoniae, and add
to the Elixir of Calisaya.
31
ELIXIR OF CALISAYA, PYROPHOSPHATE OF IRON,
AND BISMUTH.
FERRO-PHOSPHATED ELIXIR OF CALISAYA AND BISMUTH.
ELIXIRS.
Water, boiling,
1
ounce;
Citrate of Bismuth
and Ammonium, 64
grains.
Ammonium
Then
in half
an ounce of the Water, with the aid of a few grains of

Carbonate of
the
Ammonium
if necessary.
dissolve
Pyrophosphate in the remaining Water;
neutralize
with
Aqua Ammonia?.
Mix both
solutions with the Elixir
of Calisaya.
32
ELIXIR OF CALISAYA, PYROPHOSPHATE OF IRON,
BISMUTH, AND STRYCHNIA.

FERRO-PHOSPHATED ELIXIR OF CALISAYA, BISMUTH, AND
STRYCHNIA.
Elixir of Calisaya, Pyrophosphate of Iron,
and Bismuth,
*5}4 ounces;
Solution of Strychnia, *4 ounce.
Mix them
thoroughly.
33
ELIXIR OF CALISAYA
Elixir of Calisaya,
AND RHUBARB.
15^
ounces;
Fluid Extract of Rhubarb, U.S., 6 drachms.
Mix them.
34
ELIXIR OF CHLORAL HYDRATE.
Aromatic
Elixir, 16
ounces;
Chloral, 640 grains.
Rub
the Chloral with the Elixir until dissolved.
;;
ELIXIRS.
35
ELIXIR OF CIMICIFUGA.
Aromatic
Elixir, 15
ounces;
1
Fluid Extract of Black Snakeroot,
ounce.
Mix them.
36
ELIXIR OF SULPHATE OF CINCHONIA.
Aromatic
Elixir, 15
ounces;
Sulphate of Cinchonia, 128 grains;
Water, boiling,
ounce.
Dissolve the Cinchonia in the water with the aid of dilute
Sulphuric Acid, and add to the Elixir.

ture of Cudbear.
Color with Tinc-
37
ELIXIR OF CINCHONIA, IRON, AND QUINIA.
Elixir of Cinchonia, 15 ounces;
Citrate of Iron

Sulphuric Acid, dilute, a sufficient quantity
Water,
ounce.
Rub
the Citrate of Iron
and
Ammonium
with the Water,
dissolve the Quinia in just sufficient quantity of Acid, and
add the two solutions to the Elixir of Cinchonia.
38
ELIXIR OF CINCHONIA, IRON,
AND STRYCHNIA.
Elixir of Cinchonia, 15 ounces;
Citrate of Iron
2o
ELIXIRS.
Water,
2 y
ounce;
2 y
ounce.
Dissolve the Iron in the Water, and add to the Elixir.

Lastly,
add the Solution of Strychnia.
Shake the mixture
thoroughly.
39
ELIXIR OF DANDELION.
Aromatic
Elixir, 15 ounces
;
Fluid Extract of Dandelion,
ounce.
Mix them.
40
COMPOUND ELIXIR OF DANDELION.
Aromatic
Elixir,
14^
ounces;
Fluid Extract of Dandelion,
^ ounce
Fluid Extract of Wild Cherry, y^ ounce
Fluid Extract of Gentian, j ounce.
Mix them.
41
ELIXIR OF GENTIAN.
Aromatic
Elixir, 15 ounces
1
Fluid Extract of Gentian,
ounce.
Mix them.
42
ELIXIR OF GENTIAN,
WITH TINCTURE OF MURIATE OF IRON*

1
Elixir of Gentian, 15 ounces;
Tincture of Muriate of Iron,
ounce.
Mix them.
* See improved formula, No. 689.
ELIXIRS.
21
43
ELIXIR OF CITRATE OF IRON.
(Containing two grains of Iron to each teaspoonful.)
Aromatic
Elixir, 15
ounces;
Citrate of Iron
Water,
ounce.
Rub
the Citrate of Iron and
Ammonium
Aromatic
with the Water
antil dissolved,
and add
to the
Elixir.
44
ELIXIR OF CITRATE OF IRON
teaspoonful.)
AND
QUINIA.
(Containing two grains of Iron and one grain of Quinia to each
Elixir of Citrate of Iron, 16 ounces;

Dissolve the Quinia in the Acid, and add to the Elixir.
45
ELIXIR OF CITRATE OF IRON, QUINIA,
AND
STRYCHNIA.
(Containing two grains of Iron, one grain of Quinia, and one-sixtieth
grain of Strychnia to each teaspoonful.)
Elixir of Citrate of Iron
and Quinia,
15^
ounces;
Solution of Strychnia, j ounce.
Mix them
thoroughly.
46
ELIXIR OF CITRATE OF IRON AND STRYCHNIA.
'C?ntaining two grains of Iron and one-sixtieth grain of Strychnia to
each teaspoonful.)
Elixir of Citrate of Iron,
15^
ounces;
22
ELIXIRS.
2 y
ounce.
Mix them
thoroughly.
47
ELIXIR OF PHOSPHATE OF IRON.
(Containing two grains of Iron to each teaspoonful.)
Aromatic
Elixir, 15
ounces

Muriatic Acid, dilute, a sufficient quantity
Water,
ounce.
Dissolve the Phosphate of Iron in the Water with the

aid of just sufficient dilute Muriatic Acid,
and add
to the
Aromatic
Elixir.
48
ELIXIR OF PHOSPHATE OF IRON
(See Elixir of Pyrophosphate of Iron
AND
QUINIA.
and Quinia.)
49
ELIXIR OF PHOSPHATE OF IRON, QUINIA,
AND
STRYCHNIA.
(See Elixir of Pyrophosphate of Iron, Quinia,
Strychnia. )
and
50
ELIXIR OF PROTOXIDE OF IRON.
Aromatic
Elixir, 8 ounces
;
Mix them.
ELIXIRS.
23
51
ELIXIR OF PROTOXIDE OF IRON, OF CALCIUM.
Iodide of Calcium, 64 grains;
WITH IODIDE
Elixir of Protoxide of Iron, 7 ounces
Hot Water,
ounce.
Rub
mortar
the Iodide of Calcium with the

till
Hot Water
in a
colorless
filter,
and add
to the Elixir.
ELIXIR OF PROTOXIDE OF IRON OF POTASSIUM.

Elixir of Protoxide of Iron,
AND IODIDE
ounces;
15^
;
Iodide of Potassium, 64 grains
Water, ]/ 2 ounce.
Dissolve the Iodide in
Elixir.
the Water, and
mix with
the
53
ELIXIR OF PROTOXIDE OF IRON
Dissolve the Quinia in the Acid, and add to the Elixir
AND
QUINIA.
Elixir of Protoxide of Iron, 16 ounces;
of Protoxide of Iron.
54
ELIXIR OF PROTOXIDE OF IRON, RHUBARB,
AND
COLUMBO.
Elixir of Protoxide of Iron, 14 ounces;
Fluid Extract of Rhubarb,
ounce (de-tannated)
Fluid Extract of Columbo, 1^2 ounces.
Mix them.
24
ELIXIRS.
55
ELIXIR OF PROTOXIDE OF IRON, VALERIANATE
OF AMMONIUM, AND STRYCHNIA.

Elixir of Protoxide of Iron,
15^
ounces;
;
Valerianate of
Ammonium, 256
grains
Solution of Strychnia, yi ounce.
Rub
the Valerianate of
Ammonium
with one ounce of
the Elixir.
When
dissolved,
add the solution of Strychnia,

Elixir.
and mix with the remainder of the
56
ELIXIR OF PYROPHOSPHATE OF IRON.
Aromatic
Elixir, 15
ounces;

Water,
1
ounce.
Rub
until
the Pyrophosphate of Iron with the

carefully neutralize with
Water ; when
dissolved,
it is
Water of Ammonia
;
perfectly neutral to test-paper
add the solution
to the Aromatic Elixir.
Mix them.
57
ELIXIR OF PYROPHOSPHATE OF IRON GENTIAN.
Aromatic
Elixir, 15
AND
ounces;

2 y
ounce
Water,
^
is
ounce.
Mix them,
Iron.
as directed for Elixir of
Pyrophosphate of
This Elixir
also sold
under the name of "Ferio-
Phosphated Elixir of Gentian."
; ;
; ;
ELIXIRS.
25
58
ELIXIR OF PYROPHOSPHATE OF IRON
QUINIA.
Spirit of
AND
Orange, 30 drops
Fahr.), 24 ounces;
Syrup (heated to 150
Pyrophosphate of Iron, 240 grains

Distilled Water, 27 ounces.
Rub
the Quinia and Citric Acid until finely divided,
then slowly add the Alcohol and the Syrup.
Dissolve the
Pyrophosphate in the Water, and carefully neutralize with
Water of Ammonia
paper.
until
it
is
perfectly neutral
Spirit of
to
test-
Mix both
is
solutions,
and add the
Orange.
This Elixir
also called
"
Elixir of Phosphate of Iron and
Quinia."
59
ELIXIR OF PYROPHOSPHATE OF IRON, QUINIA, AND STRYCHNIA.
Strychnia,
1
grain

Spirit of
Orange, 30 drops
Fahr.), 24 ounces;
Syrup (heated to 150

Distilled Water, 27 ounces;
Rub
the Quinia, Strychnia, and Citric Acid until finely
divided, then slowly add the Alcohol and the Syrup.

solve the Pyrophosphate in the Water,
b
3
Dis-
and carefully neu-
26
tralize
ELIXIRS.
with Water of
Ammonia
until
it is
perfectly neutral
to test-paper.
Mix with
the Quinine solution, and add

is
the Spirit of Orange.
This Elixir
also called
'
'
Elixir of
Phosphate of Iron, Quinia, and Strychnia."
60
ELIXIR OF PYROPHOSPHATE OF IRON, QUINIA, AND ARSENIC.
Elixir of Pyrophosphate of Iron
and Quinia,
14^
ounces;
Solution of Muriate of Arsenic, i}4 ounces.
Mix them thoroughly
filter if
necessary.
61
ELIXIR OF PYROPHOSPHATE OF IRON STRYCHNIA.
Elixir of Pyrophosphate of Iron,
AND
15^
ounces;
Solution of Strychnia, j4 ounce.
Mix them
thoroughly.
62
ELIXIR OF IODO-BROMIDE OF CALCIUM.
Iodide of Calcium, 160 grains;
Bromide of Calcium, 160 grains;

Curacoa Cordial,
Dissolve,
1
pint.
and
filter
through paper.
Dose, one to two
teaspoonfuls.
63
ELIXIR OF PHOSPHATE OF CALCIUM.
Aromatic
Elixir, 16 ounces;
Phosphate of Calcium, 384 grains

Acetic Acid, a sufficient quantity.
ELIXIRS.
Dissolve the Phosphate of
27
in just sufficient quantity
Lime
of the Acetic Acid, and add to the Elixir.
64
ELIXIR OF CITRATE OF LITHIUM.
(Containing three grains of Citrate of Lithium to each teaspoonful.)
Aromatic
Elixir, 15
ounces;
;
Citrate of Lithium, 384 grains
Water,
ounce.
Mix them.
65
ELIXIR OF LUPULIN.
Aromatic
Elixir,
15^
ounces;
Fluid Extract of Lupulin,
^ ounce.
Mix them.
GG
ELIXIR OF PANCREATIN.
Aromatic
Elixir, 13 ounces
;
Pancreatin, 384 grains;
Water, 3 ounces;
Bicarbonate of Sodium, 150 grains.
Allow the Pancreatin
to swell in the
Water
for
two days,
then add a sufficient quantity of Bicarbonate of Sodium to

dissolve
it
;
add
this solution to the Elixir,
and mix them.
67
ELIXIR OF PANCREATIN
Aromatic
Elixir, 12
AND
PEPSIN.
ounces;
Pancreatin, 256 grains;
28
ELIXIRS.
Saccharated Pepsin, 384 grains
Water, 4 ounces.
Treat the Pancreatin, as directed for Elixir of Pancreatin,
in
two ounces of the Water.
Allow the Pepsin
to
so-
swell in the remaining

lutions with the Elixir.
Water
for
two days.
Mix both
Filter through paper if necessary.
68
ELIXIR OF PEPSIN.
Sherry Wine, 14 ounces

Syrup, 2 ounces
Oil of Orange, 5 drops.
Allow the Pepsin
to swell in
two ounces of the Sherry
Wine
for
two days ; then add the remainder of the Wine,
and the other ingredients.
Mix them.
69
ELIXIR OF PEPSIN
AND
;
QUINIA.
Elixir of Pepsin, 16 ounces

In one ounce of the Elixir, with the help of the Acid,

dissolve the Quinia,
and add the mixture
to the Elixir of
Pepsin.
Mix them.
70
ELIXIR OF PEPSIN, QUINIA,
Elixir of Pepsin
AND STRYCHNIA
and Quinia, 15}^ ounces;

2 y
ounce.
Mix them.
ELIXIRS.
29
71
ELIXIR OF PEPSIN
AND STRYCHNIA.
z y
Elixir of Pepsin, 15*^ ounces;
ounce.
Mix them.
72
ELIXIR OF PEPSIN
Elixir of Pepsin, 16 ounces
AND
;
IRON.
Citrate of Iron and
Ammonium,
128 grains.
Dissolve the Iron in the Elixir by trituration.
73
ELIXIR OF PEPSIN, BISMUTH, IRON, CALISAYA.
Citrate of Bismuth and Citrate of Iron
AND
Ammonium, 256 grains; and Ammonium, 128 grains;
Water,
ounces.
Rub
and
the Pepsin with one ounce of the Water.
Allow
it
to swell for
two days.
in
Dissolve the Citrate of Bismuth
Ammonium
and
the remaining
Water with the help

the Cit-
of a few grains of Carbonate of

rate of Iron
until
it
Ammonium. Rub
Ammonium
Mix
to
with the Elixir of Calisaya
is
dissolved.
the two solutions with the Fer-
rated Calisaya.
Allow
remain undisturbed
for a
few
days, then
Pepsin.')
filter if
necessary.
(See Elixir of Bismuth
and
36
ELIXIRS.
7-3=
ELIXIR OF PEPSIN, IRON, BISMUTH, AND QUINIA.

Elixir of Pepsin, Iron,
and Bismuth, 16 ounces

Mix them.
75
ELIXIR OF PEPSIN, IRON, BISMUTH, QUINIA,
AND
STRYCHNIA.
Elixir of Pepsin, Iron, Bismuth,
and Quinia,
15^
ounces;
2 y
ounce.
Mix them
thoroughly.
76
ELIXIR OF PERUVIAN BARK AND PROTOXIDE
OF IRON.
Elixir of Calisaya Bark, 8 ounces
Mix them.
77
ELIXIR OF BROMIDE OF POTASSIUM.
(Containing
five grains
of
Bromide of Potassium
Elixir, 16
to
each teaspoonful.)
Aromatic
ounces;
grains.
Bromide of Potassium, 640
Rub
the
Bromide with the
Elixir until dissolved.
Filter
through paper.
78
ELIXIR OF IODIDE OF POTASSIUM.
(Containing two grains of Iodide of Potassium
to
each teaspoonful.)
Aromatic
Elixir, 16 ounces;
Iodide of Potassium, 256 grains.
ELIXIRS.
$i
Filter
Rub
the Iodide with the Elixir until dissolved.
through paper.
ELIXIR OF QUINIA.
Aromatic
Elixir, 16 ounces
;

Dissolve the Quinia in just sufficient dilute Acid, and
add
to the Elixir.
Mix them.
80
ELIXIR OF QUINIA, ARSENIC,
Elixir of Quinia,
AND STRYCHNIA.
14^
ounces;
Solution of Muriate of Arsenic, 12 drachms, Solution of Strychnia, j4 ounce.
Mix them
thoroughly.
81
ELIXIR OF RHUBARB, COLUMBO, IRON, GINGER.
Aromatic
Elixir,
AND
Citrate of Iron and
14^ ounces; Ammonium,
256 grains;
Fluid Extract of Columbo,
^ ounce
^
ounce.
Fluid Extract of Ginger, 40 drops;
Fluid Extract of Rhubarb,
Mix them.
82
COMPOUND ELIXIR OF
Aromatic
Elixir,
STILLINGIA.
15^
ounces;
Compound Mix them.
Fluid Extract of Stillingia,
ounce.
32
ELIXIRS.
83 COMPOUND ELIXIR OF TARAXACUM,

LAXATIVE ELIXIR.
Fluid Extract of Dandelion, 6 drachms Fluid Extract of Wild Cherry, 4 drachms
drachm;
1
Fluid Extract of Liquorice,
drachm
Fluid Extract of Senna, 3 drachms
Aromatic
Elixir,
14^
ounces.
Mix them.
84
ELIXIR OF VALERIAN.
Aromatic
Elixir, 15*^ ounces;
Fluid Extract of Valerian,
^ ounce.
Mix them.
85
ELIXIR OF WILD CHERRY.
Aromatic
Elixir, 15*^ ounces;
Fluid Extract of Wild Cherry, |^ ounce (de-tannated).
Mix them.
ELIXIR OF
86 WILD CHERRY AND PROTOXIDE OF

IRON.
Wild Cherry, 10 ounces
;
Elixir of
Mix them.
MEDICATED SYRUPS, CHEMICAL.
33
87
ELIXIR OF WILD CHERRY AND PYROPHOSPHATE
OF IRON.
Elixir of
Wild Cherry, 16 ounces;

Water, boiling,
Citric Acid,
1
y
2
ounce;
drachm.
Dissolve the Iron Salt in the Water, and add to the

Elixir.
Rub
the Acid with one ounce of the mixture,
and
add
to the Elixir.
Mix them.
88 FERRATED ELIXIR OF WILD CHERRY.

Aromatic
Elixir, 15
ounces;
1
Fluid Extract of Wild Cherry,

Spirit of Neroli, Spirit of Bitter
1
ounce
drachm
Almonds, 8 drops;
Water, boiling, j ounce;

Citric Acid,
1
drachm;
Pyrophosphate of Iron, 128 grains.

Dissolve the Iron in the Water, and mix with the other
articles.
Dissolve the Acid in the mixture, and mix.
89
SYRUP OF CITRATE OF IRON.
SYRUPUS FERRI C1TRATIS.
Citrate of Iron
Syrup, 4 ounces.
Dissolve the Iron in the Syrup by trituration.
34
90
SYRUP OF CITRATE OF IRON AND QUINIA.
SYRUPUS FERRI ET QUININE CITRATIS.
Citrate of Iron
and Quinia, 32 grains;
Syrup, warm, 4 ounces.

Dissolve the Citrate of Iron and Quinia in the Syrup by
trituration.
91
SYRUP OF CITRATE OF IRON AND STRYCHNIA.
SYRUPUS FERRI CITRATIS ET STRYCHNINE.
Citrate of Iron
Strychnia,
grain
Water,
drachms
Citric Acid, 2 grains
Syrup, 4 ounces.
Dissolve the Strychnia in the Water, with the aid of the
Acid, by trituration
the Syrup,
tains
then dissolve the Citrate of Iron in

solutions.
and mix the two
Each drachm con-
one grain of Iron and one-thirty-second of a grain

If preferable to have a flavored syrup,
of Strychnia.
add
Extract of Vanilla or Spirit of Neroli.
92
SYRUP OF IRON, QUINIA, AND STRYCHNIA.
SYRUPUS FERRI QUININE ET STRYCHNINE.
Citrate of Iron, Quinia, and Strychnia, 32 grains;
Syrup, warm, 4 ounces.

Dissolve the Citrate of Iron, Quinia, and Strychnia in
the Syrup
by
trituration.
;;
35
93
SYRUP OF IRON WITH IODIDE OF POTASSIUM.
Iodide of Potassium,
1
ounce
Syrup of Iodide of Iron, 12 ounces;

Syrup, 12 ounces.
Dissolve the Iodide of Potassium in the Syrup
the Syrup of Iodide of Iron.
;
add
to
Mix them.
94
SYRUP OF LACTATE OF IRON.
Lactate of Iron,
1
drachm;
Water, boiling, 6 ounces;

Sugar, refined, 12 ounces.
Mix them, and make
a Syrup.
95
SYRUP OF PHOSPHATE OF IRON, QUINIA, AND
STRYCHNIA.
euston's syrup.
Iron Wire (No. 20), 240 grains
Phosphoric Acid,
sp. gr. 1.75, 3
troyounces
Water, 4 ounces.
Dissolve as directed for " Chemical Food."
Liquor Ammonite, a
Distilled
sufficient quantity;
;
Water, a
sufficient quantity
Sulphuric Acid, dilute, U. S., a sufficient quantity,

Strychnia, 16 grains;
Syrup, filtered, 54 ounces.
36

Dissolve the Quinine in three or four ounces of the
dilute Acid,
and precipitate
it
with the
Ammonia; pour
off the liquid,
and wash the precipitate with ice-cold water;
press strongly,
and
dissolve
it
in half a troyounce of Phos-
phoric Acid diluted with one ounce of Water in which the
Strychnia has been dissolved.
Mix with
the Iron solution,
and add a
sufficient quantity
of Water to
make
the whole
measure ten fluidounces.

thoroughly.
Lastly,
add the Syrup, and mix

full
Bottle in small bottles, as
as possible,
and cork
well.
The
resulting Syrup will contain in each
drachm one grain of Ferrous Phosphate, one grain of

Quinia Phosphate, and one-thirty-second of a grain of
Strychnia.
96
SYRUP OF PYROPHOSPHATE OF IRON.
SYRUPUS FERRI PYROPHOSPHATES.
Water, boiling,
Syrup, 4 ounces.
Dissolve the Iron Salt in the
2
drachms;
Hot Water, and add

if desired.
the
Svrup.
Flavor with Extract of Vanilla,
97
SYRUP OF PERNITRATE OF IRON.
Iron Wire (No. 20), 6 drachms
Nitric Acid, C. P.,
1^
ounces;
Water, 8 ounces.
Place in a suitable vessel, and allow to remain until
all
;;
'

action has ceased,
dissolve in
stirring
it
37
occasionally.
Filter,
and
the clear solution sixteen ounces of refined
Sugar.
98
SYRUP OF PROTOCHLORIDE OF IRON.
Ferrous Chloride, dry,
2 y
drachm
Syrup of
Gum
Arabic, U.S., 10 troyounces
Syrup, 2 troyounces
Spirit of Neroli, 10 drops;
Water, ]/ 2 troyounce.
Dissolve the Iron in the Water
dients,
;
mix the other
ingre-
and add
to the Iron solution.
Mix them.
99
SYRUP OF PROTOXIDE OF IRON.*
SYRUPUS FERRI PROTOXIDI.
Sulphate of Iron, pure,
4^
7^
ounces
Water, 32 ounces
Carbonate of Sodium,
ounces;
;
Citric Acid, a sufficient quantity
Syrup, 16 ounces.
Dissolve the Sulphate of Iron in sixteen ounces of the
Water, then dissolve the Carbonate of Sodium (in a separate vessel) in the
solutions,
;vith
remainder of the Water.

strainer.
Mix
the two
and throw on a
Wash
the precipitate
weak
solution of Sugar
and Water
until the
washing
passes through tasteless.
Dissolve the precipitate with a
sufficient quantity of Citric
Acid, and add sufficient Water
* See improved formula, page 190.
38
to

make
the solution measure sixteen ounces.
Filter,
and
add the Syrup.
lOO
SYRUP OF PROTOXIDE OF IRON WITH IODIDE OF POTASSIUM.
SYRUPUS FERRI PROTOXIDI ET POTASSII IODIDI.
Syrup of Protoxide of Iron, 16 ounces;
Rub
the
Iodide of Potassium with the Syrup until
dissolved.
IOI
SYRUP OF PROTOXIDE OF IRON AND QUINIA.
SYRUPUS FERRI PROTOXIDI ET QUINIiE.
Syrup of Protoxide of Iron, 16 ounces

;
Dissolve the Quinia in the Citric Acid
by
trituration,
and add the Syrup of Protoxide of Iron.
Mix them.
102
SYRUP OF FERROUS CHLOR-HYDROPHOSPHATK.
Ferrous Chloride, dry,
1
drachm drachm
;
Phosphoric Acid
Distilled Water,
(sp. gr. 1.45), 1
8^
troyounces;
Sugar, refined, 16 troyounces.
Dissolve the Iron in the Water, add the Phosphoric Acid,
and dissolve the Sugar
in the solution with the aid of heat.
39
103
SYRUP OF IODIDE OF CALCIUM.
SYRUPUS CALCII IODIDI.
Iodide of Calcium, 32 grains
Water, boiling,
Sugar, 3 ounces.
ounces
Triturate the Iodide with the boiling

solution
Water
until the
becomes white.
Filter
it
the solution
from the
insoluble precipitate,
sufficient
and in
to
dissolve the Sugar.
Add
Distilled
Water
make
the solution measure
four ounces.
Flavor with Extract of Vanilla or Spirit of
Neroli
if
desired.
104
SYRUP OF SARSAPARILLA WITH IODIDE OF
CALCIUM.
SYRUPUS SARSAPARILLA CUM CALCII IODIDO.
Compound Syrup
of Sarsaparilla, U.S., 14 ounces;
Iodide of Calcium, 2 drachms;
Water, boiling, 3 ounces.
Rub
tion
ble
the Iodide with the boiling
Water
until the solu-
becomes white.
precipitate,
Filter the solution

to this solution
from the insolu-
and
add the Syrup of
Sarsaparilla.
Mix them.
Flavor,
if
desired, with Extract
of Vanilla or Spirit of Orange Flower.
105
SYRUP OF HYPOPHOSPHITE OF CALCIUM.
SYRUPUS CALCII HYPOPHOSPHIS.
Hypophosphite of Calcium, 384 grains

Water, boiling,
7
ounces;
; ;
4o

Citric Acid,
i
drachm
Syrup, 8 ounces
Orange Flower Water,
ounce.
Dissolve the Hypophosphite of Calcium in the Water,
and add the
Citric Acid.
filter
Mix with
the Syrup
and Orange
Flower Water, then
through paper.
lOS
SYRUP OF HYPOPHOSPHITE OF SODIUM.
SYRUPUS SODII HYPOPHOSPHIS.
Hypophosphite of Sodium, 64 grains

Syrup, 8 ounces
Spirit of Neroli, 10 drops.
Dissolve the Hypophosphite of

trituration
;
Sodium
in the
Syrup by
add
to the flavored Syrup.
107
SYRUP OF HYPOPHOSPHITE OF IRON.*

SYRUPUS FERRI HYPOPHOSPHIS.
Hypophosphite of Iron, 256 grains

Syrup, 15 ounces;

Spirit of Neroli, 25 drops
Water,
ounce.
Dissolve the Hypophosphite of Iron in the Water, with

the aid of the Muriatic Acid
;
add
to the flavored Syrup,
and mix.
* See improved formula, No. 699.
41
108
SYRUP OF HYPOPHOSPHITES OF CALCIUM,
SODIUM, AND POTASSIUM.
Churchill's syrup.
Hypophosphite of Calcium, 768 grains;

Hypophosphite of Sodium, 512 grains;
Hypophosphite of Potassium, 256 grains;
Citric Acid, 2
drachms
Extract of Vanilla,
Syrup, 16 ounces.
y
2
ounce
Dissolve the Hypophosphites in the Water, using the

Citric
Acid
to dissolve the last portion
then add to the

Filter
solution the Syrup
and the Extract of Vanilla.
through paper while warm.
109
COMPOUND SYRUP OF HYPOPHOSPHITES WITH
IRON.
SYRUPUS HYPOPHOSPHITICUS COMPOSITUS CUM FERRO.
Churchill's Syrup, 16 ounces;
Lactate of Iron, 128 grains.

Dissolve the Lactate of Iron in one ounce of the Syrup
by
trituration,
and add to the remainder of the Syrup.
Mix them
thoroughly.
COMPOUND SYRUP OF PHOSPHATES.

CHEMICAL FOOD.
Iron Wire, No. 20, 240 grains
HO
Phosphoric Acid
(sp. gr. 1.75), 3
troyounces;
Water, 4 ounces.
4*
42

Mix
the Acid and Water, and dissolve the Iron in the
flask
mixture in a
loosely stopped with tow.
The hydrothe action has
gen evolved protects the solution.

ceased, heat to the boiling-point and
in a funnel with a
When
filter
through paper,
long neck reaching to the bottom of

little
a beaker containing a
Syrup, which, floating on the
Iron solution, will effectually prevent oxidation.
Slaked Lime, fresh, 923 grains;
Phosphoric Acid Water,

distilled,
(sp. gr. 1.75),
9%
troyounces;
14 ounces.
Mix
the Acid and Water, and dissolve the

Filter the solution.
crystals,
Lime
in the
mixture.
54 grains;
Carbonate of Potassium, 72 grains;

Phosphoric Acid
Distilled Water,
(sp. gr. 1.75),
1
troyounce;
ounce.
Dissolve and
filter,
then mix
all
the solutions,
and add
a sufficient quantity of Distilled Water to
make
the whole
measure twenty-eight ounces.
Dissolve in this solution,
with the aid of heat, three and a quarter pounds of Sugar
and
hot.
eighty-five grains of
Powdered Cochineal
strain while
When
cool,
add two ounces of Orange Flower Water,
and
sufficient Distilled
Water
to
make
the mixture measure
sixty-four ounces.
Ill
SYRUP OF LACTOPHOSPHATE OF CALCIUM.
SYRUPUS CALCII LACTOPHOSPHATIS.
Lactic Acid, concentrated,
1
ounce
fresh,
Phosphate of Calcium, precipitated

MEDICATED SYRUPS, VEGETABLE.

Distilled Water,
43
6^
ounces;
i^
ounces;
Sugar, White, 12 ounces.
Take of
the Phosphate of Calcium a sufficient quantity
to saturate the Lactic
Acid
filter,
and add through the
fil-
ter the Distilled
Water and Orange Flower Water.

it
Lastly,
add the Sugar,
to be dissolved in
cold.
This Syrup will
contain fifteen grains of Lactophosphate to each ounce.
112
SYRUP OF LACTOPHOSPHATE OF CALCIUM AND
IRON.
Syrup of Lactophosphate of Calcium, 16 ounces;
Spirit of Neroli,
1
drachm.
Dissolve the Phosphate of Iron in the Syrup by trituration,
and add the
Spirit of Neroli.
Mix them.
113
SYRUP.
SYRUPUS, U.S. P.
Sugar, refined, 36 ounces
Water, a
sufficient quantity.
Dissolve the Sugar in twenty ounces of Water with the

aid of heat, allowing the solution to
point.
come
to the boilingsufficient
Strain while hot through flannel,
and add
44

strainer to
Water through the

pints
make
the whole measure two
and twelve fluidounces.
114
COMPOUND SYRUP OF BLACK SNAKEROOT.
(Actsea Racemosa.)
Bark of Black Snakeroot,
ounces
Wild Cherry,
ounces;
;
Ipecac Root, j ounce
Extract of Liquorice (powdered),
2 y
ounce
Alcohol (diluted), 32 ounces.

Bruise the Snakeroot bark and Ipecac fine, and saturate
with eight ounces of Alcohol for twenty-four hours.

transfer to a percolator
Then
and run through two pints of Al-
cohol.
Evaporate the excess of Alcohol (by water-bath).

Syrup, sixteen ounces, and the Liquorice.
Add Simple
percolator,
Lastly, take the
Wild Cherry (moderately
fine),
pack in a
it.
and run eight ounces of cold Water through

Shake
well.
Mix
all
together.
115
SYRUP OF HORSERADISH.
Horseradish, grated,
1
ounce;

Digest the Horseradish in a covered vessel in the boiling
Water
in
it.
for
three hours.
Strain,
and dissolve the Sugar
; ; ; ;
45
IIS COMPOUND SYRUP OF HORSERADISH.

Fresh Scurvy Grass, 3 ounces
Buck-Bean, dried, 3 ounces

Fresh Water-cress, 3 ounces
Fresh Horseradish, 3 ounces;
Bitter
Orange
Peel, 2 ounces
1
Cinnamon, ground,
ounce
White Wine, 16 ounces;

Macerate
all
(except the Sugar) for forty-eight hours.
Distil off four ounces.
Add
still
to the distilled liquid eight
ounces of the Sugar.

ing substance in the
Separate the liquid from the remain-
by expression.
Clarify
it
with
white of egg, and strain.

four ounces of Sugar
Add
to this solution
twenty-
and a
sufficient quantity of
Water.
to
Make
a syrup with the aid of heat.
Strain,
it
and add
the former syrup.
When
cool, bottle
up.
117
SYRUP OF HORSERADISH WITH IODINE.
Iodine, re-sublimed, 2 grains
Alcohol, 95 per cent., 15 drops
Compound Syrup
Dissolve the
of Horseradish, 4 ounces.
Iodine in the Alcohol, and add to the

aside for twenty-four hours.
S>rup.
Set
it
118
JACKSON'S COUGH SYRUP.
Syrup of Rhubarb, 4 ounces Syrup of Ipecac, 4 ounces
;
;

Syrup of Senega, 4 ounces
;
Syrup of Morphia, 12 ounces.
Mix them.
119
SYRUP OF MORPHIA.
Sulphate of Morphia,
Syrup, 12 ounces.
Dissolve the Morphia in the Syrup.
1
2 grains
120
SYRUP OF WILD GINGER.
(Asarum Canadensis.)
Wild Ginger Root,
bruised, 2 ounces
Water, 12 ounces;
Carbonate of Potassium, 40 grains

Cochineal, bruised, 20 grains
Wine
Macerate
of Ipecac,
ounce

for fourteen days (except the Sugar).
Express,
and
filter
through paper.
Add
the Sugar to the filtered
solution,
and
dissolve
it
without the aid of heat.
121
SYRUP OF TAR.
Tincture of Tar, 2 ounces
Carbonate of Magnesium, 6 drachms

Sugar, White, 12 ounces;
Water, 8 ounces.
; ;
MEDICATED WINES.
Rub
the Tincture of
47
Tar with the Carbonate of MagFilter,
nesium, gradually adding the Water.

sufficient quantity
and add a
of Water to
make
eight ounces of clear
solution.
Lastly, dissolve the Sugar in the solution, cold.
122 COMPOUND SYRUP OF TAR.

Syrup of Tar,
15^
ounces;
Tartar Emetic, 5 grains

Fluid Extract of Squill,
2 y
ounce.
Mix them, and make
a syrup.
MEDICATED WINES (VINA MEDICATA).
123 WINE OF ANTIMONY,

VINUM ANTIMONII.
U.S.
Powdered Tartar Emetic, 20 grains

Sherry Wine, 10 ounces.
Triturate the Tartar Emetic with one ounce of the Sherry
Wine
Wine.
until dissolved, then
add
it
to the remainder of the
Mix them.
124
WINE OF
IPECAC, U.S.
VINUM IPECACUANHA.
Ipecac, in coarse powder, 2 ounces
48
MEDICATED WINES.
Moisten the Ipecac thoroughly with the Wine, allowing
it
to stand for twenty-four hours
then transfer
until
it
to a per-
colator,
and pour on the Wine gradually
two pints
are obtained.
125 WINE OF IRON.

VINUM FERRI.
Steel Filings, 2 ounces
;
Macerate for thirty days, agitating occasionally, and

filter
through paper.
126
BITTER WINE OF IRON.
VINUM FERRI AMARUM.
Wine of
Spirit of
Iron, 15 ounces;
1
ounce
drachms.
Orange Flower,
Mix them.
127
WINE OF
Muriatic Acid,
Spirit of
1
PEPSIN.
drachm
Pepsin, 256 grains;

;
Orange, j4 drachm

Dissolve the Pepsin in the Acid, and add
Lastly,
it
to the
Wine.
add the
Spirit of Orange.
Mix them.
; ;
MEDICATED WINES.
40
128 WINE OF WILD CHERRY.

Fluid Extract of Wild Cherry,
2
ounces
Mix them.
129 WINE OF WILD CHERRY AND

(Containing two grains of the Citrate of Iron and
teaspoonful.)
IRON.
to each
FERRATED WINE OF WILD CHERRY. Ammonium

of Wild Cherry, 14 ounces;
Wine
Citrate of Iron

1

Syrup,
1
ounce
ounce.
Dissolve the Iron in the Orange Flower Water, then add

the other ingredients.
130
BEEF, IRON,
Citrate of Iron and
Spirit of
AND WINE.
Extract of Beef (Liebig's),
ounce;
grains;
Ammonium, 256
ounce
Orange,
2 y
Water, \]/ 2 ounces;

Dissolve the Beef in the Wine, and the Citrate of Iron
and
Ammonium
in the
Water
mix
all
together,
and
filter
through paper.
131
CURACOA CORDIAL.
Alcohol, 95 per cent.,
c
y
2
gallon;
Curacoa Orange Peel, ground, 8 ounces

5
;;
; ; ;
50
Syrup,
2 y
EMULSIONS.
gallon
Oil of Juniper Flowers, 60 drops
Tincture of
Red
Saunders, sufficient to color.
Macerate the Curacoa Orange Peel in the Alcohol for

seven days
;
express,
filter,
and add the other ingredients.
EMULSIONS.
132
EMULSION OF ALMONDS,
Sweet Almonds, shelled,
U.S. P.
Powdered
Gum
Arabic,
^ ^ drachm
ounce
Sugar, White, 2 drachms;

Having removed the external coat of the Almonds with

hot water, beat them with the
Gum
Arabic and Sugar in a

;
Wedgwood mortar until
they are thoroughly reduced
then
rub the mixture with the Distilled Water, gradually added,

Lastly, strain through muslin.
133
EMULSION OF CASTOR
OLEAGINOUS MIXTURE.
Castor Oil,
OIL.
1^
fluidounces;
Laudanum, 30 drops
Powdered
Gum
Arabic,
2
drachms
Powdered Sugar,
drachms
Peppermint Water, 4 ounces.

Triturate the Sugar and
Gum
Arabic, adding the Castor
;; ;
EMULSIONS.
Oil slowly;
when thoroughly
incorporated, add the Pep-
permint Water in small portions, triturating the mixture

until all are emulsified
;
then add the Laudanum.
Mix
them.
134:
EMULSION OF COD-LIVER
Cod-Liver
Oil,
OIL.
4 ounces
Tragacanth, 30 grains
2
Powdered
Gum
Powdered White Sugar,
drachms;
Oil of Wintergreen, 15 drops;

Oil of Bitter Almonds, 5 drops
Oil of Neroli, 3 drops;
Water, 4 ounces.
Dissolve the Tragacanth and Sugar in the Water, and
strain
through muslin.
To
this
mucilage add
first
the
the
essential oils, and,
when thoroughly incorporated, add

until a perfect
Cod-Liver Oil, shaking the mixture

is
emulsion
formed.
135
EMULSION OF COD-LIVER OIL AND LACTOPHOSPHATE OF CALCIUM.
Cod-Liver
Oil, 16 ounces
;
Powdered
Gum
Tragacanth,
drachms
Water, 12 ounces
Phosphate of Calcium,
drachms
;
Aqua Ammoniae,
a sufficient quantity
1
drachm.
52
EMULSIONS.
Place the Cod-Liver Oil in a clean dry quart bottle
with the Tragacanth.
Mix
thoroughly, and then add the
Water.
Shake
the
mixture until perfectly emulsified.
Dissolve the Phosphate of Calcium (in another vessel) in a

sufficient quantity of Muriatic
Acid, and precipitate with
Aqua Ammoniac.
Acid and a
Pour
off the liquid,
and wash the preadd the Lactic
cipitate with Water.
To
this precipitate
sufficient quantity
of Water to
make
the solu-
tion measure four ounces.

to the above emulsion.
Filter through paper,
and add
Mix them
well together.
136
EMULSION OF COD-LIVER OIL AND PHOSPHORIC
ACID.
Cod-Liver Oil, 8 ounces
Sherry Wine, 6 ounces
;
Phosphoric Acid, diluted,

Syrup,
Bitter
i^
ounces;
2^
ounces;
15 ounces;
Almond Water,
eggs.
Yolk of 4
Rub
ally
the Yolks of the
Eggs very thoroughly, then gradu-
add the Cod-Liver Oil and Syrup.
When
emulsified,
add the Wine and the diluted Phosphoric Acid.

the mixture
freely.
Agitate
137
EMULSION OF COD-LIVER OIL AND PANCREATIN.
Emulsion of Cod-Liver
Pancreatin, 2 drachms
Oil,
14 ounces;
Water,
ounces.
grain**.
Bicarbonate of Sodium, a sufficient quantity, or 60
EMULSIONS.
Allow the Pancreatin to swell in the Water
53
for a few
days, then triturate the solution with the Bicarbonate of
Sodium.
Lastly,
mix the solution with the emulsion.
Dose, a tablespoonful.
138
KOUMIS, OR FERMENTED MILK.
Fresh Milk,
i
quart
2 y
Thick Milk (Bonnyclabber),

pint
Mix them.
Take two one-gallon jugs and pour the

it
mixture from jug to jug until
is
smooth.
Allow
it
to
stand for ten hours at a temperature of 70
to 8o.
is
Then
smooth.
pour again from jug to jug until the mixture
Bottle in soda-water bottles, which must be tightly corked,
and
tied
down.
Place
in a
warm room
for thirty-six
hours.
139
LIQUID RENNET.
Calves' Rennets, 6
Sherry Wine,
y
2
gallon
Alcohol, y^ gallon
Water,
2 gallons.
filter.
Macerate for fourteen days, and
'54
POWDERS.
POWDERS.
140
COMPOUND POWDER OF LIQUORICE.
Powdered Liquorice Root, Powdered Fennel Seed,
2
ounces
2
Powdered Alexandrian Senna,

2
ounces
ounces
Washed
Sulphur,
ounce;
Powdered Sugar,
6 ounces.
Mix by
sifting.
141
COMPOUND ANISE POWDER.
Calcined Magnesia,
1
ounce
Powdered Rhubarb,
drachm
;
Oil of Anise, 30 drops
Tincture of Rhubarb, sufficient to color pink.
Rub
the Oil
and Magnesia together thoroughly, then

Lastly,
add the Rhubarb.

barb to color.
add
sufficient
Tincture of Rhu-
142
PODOPHYLLIN.
Mandrake Root, 10 pounds;
Alcohol, a sufficient quantity
;
Water, a sufficient quantity

Muriatic Acid, C.P., )4 fluidounce.
Moisten the Mandrake Root
(in a fine
powder) with
POWDERS.
sufficient
55
quantity of Alcohol, pack in a percolator, and

it
pour upon
one gallon of Alcohol.
When
it
drachm of
the liquid has passed through, cork up the orifice, and

closely cover the percolator, allowing
to
remain undis-
turbed for two or three days
then remove the cork and

it,
pour
fifteen pints of
Alcohol gradually upon
or until
the percolate ceases to contain any trace of the Mandrake.
Evaporate the Alcohol

twenty-six
stantly
off
by means of a water-bath
to
ounces, not
three
less.
Add
very gradually, conin
stirring,
gallons
of Water
which the
Muriatic Acid has been previously mixed.

tation has ceased, pour off the liquid,
cipitate thoroughly with cool Water.
After precipi-
and wash the preit
Place
in a strainer,
press out the liquid,
and dry
at a
low temperature.
143
LEPTANDRIN.
Culver's Root, 12 ounces;
Alcohol, 95 per cent., 2 pints; Alcohol, diluted, a sufficient quantity:
Moisten the Culver's Root (in

cient quantity of Alcohol.
fine
powder) with a
suffi-
Pack
in a percolator,
;
and pour
passed
upon
it
the remainder of the Alcohol
when
this has
through, pour on Diluted Alcohol until the tincture measures
two
pints.
Set this aside,
and continue the percolaEvaporate

until
tion until two pints
more have been procured.
the tinctures separately,
by means of a water-bath,
of the consistency of honey; then mix them, and continue

the evaporation until the extract
is
friable
and
easily
pow-
dered.
56
SOLUTIONS.
SOLUTIONS.
144
SOLUTION OF MURIATE OF ARSENIC.
Arsenic, pure, 32 grains;
Muriatic Acid,
drachm
Water,
distilled, a sufficient quantity.
Boil the Arsenic with the Acid and four ounces of Water
until the Arsenic
is
dissolved
when
cool,
add a
sufficient
quantity of Water to
make
the whole measure eight ounces.
145
SOLUTION OF PEPSIN.
LIQUID PEPSIN.
Pepsin, in powder, 256 grains;
Muriatic Acid,
drachm
Glycerine, 6 ounces
Extract of Vanilla,
drachm
Orange Flower Water, 10 ounces.

Dissolve
the
Pepsin in the Acid, slowly adding the
Orange Flower Water.

dissolve, then filter
;
Allow the solution
to swell
and
add the other ingredients.
146
ALCOHOLIC SOLUTION OF CAUSTIC POTASSA.
Caustic Potassa, 2 drachms
ounce.
Dissolve the Caustic Potassa in the Alcohol by trituration.
COLORING TINCTURES.
57
SOLUTION OF GUTTA-PERCHA.
Gutta-percha, sliced,
i
ounce
Chloroform, pure, 6 ounces
Carbonate of Lead, 6 drachms.

Dissolve the Gutta-percha in four ounces of the Chloro-
form
add the Carbonate of Lead
to the
remaining two
ounces of Chloroform.
Mix both
solutions.
Shake the
let it
mixture every half-hour for three hours, then

for ten days.
stand
it
Lastly, pour off the clear liquid
and keep
in a well-stopped bottle.
148
SOLUTION OF STRYCHNIA.
Strychnia, 4 grains;
Distilled Water,
1
ounce
Dissolve the Strychnia in the Water, with the aid of the

Citric Acid.
COLORING TINCTURES.
149
TINCTURE OF ALKANET ROOT
Alkanet Root, 4 ounces
;
(RED).

Digest for seven days, occasionally agitating.
Pour
.
off
the clear liquid, express, and strain through muslin.

c*
; ;
58
COLORING TINCTURES.
150
TINCTURE OF CURCUMA (YELLOW).
Powdered Curcuma, 4 Ounces
Digest for a few days
;
filter
through paper.
151
TINCTURE OF CARMINE
Carmine (No.
40),
1
1
(RED).
drachm
Aqua Ammonias,
Water,
5 ounces.
ounce;
Dissolve the Carmine in the
Ammonia, then add the
Water.
152
TINCTURE OF COCHINEAL
Powdered Cochineal,
2
(RED).
ounces;
Macerate
for fourteen days, occasionally agitating
filter
through paper.
153
TINCTURE OF CUDBEAR
Cudbear,
1
(RED).
ounce;
Water, 8 ounces
Set aside for a few days,
when
it
will
be ready for use
154
TINCTURE OF RED SAUNDERS
Red
Saunders, 3 ounces
(RED).
COLORING TINCTURES.
Pack firmly and evenly
in a percolator;
59
pour on the
Alcohol until sixteen ounces have passed through.
155
TINCTURE OF SAFFRON (ORANGE).
American
Saffron, 2 ounces
Alcohol, 16 ounces.
Macerate for seven days; express, and

paper.
filter
through
156
TINCTURE OF GRASS (GREEN).
Lawn
Grass, 2 ounces
Macerate for seven days; express, and strain through

muslin.
157 BURNT SUGAR (BROWN)

CARAMEL.
BROWN
COLORING.
Sugar, a convenient quantity;
Water, a
fire,
Place the Sugar in a suitable vessel over a

a sufficient quantity of
ture constantly until
and add
mix-
Water
it
to dissolve
it.
Stir the
is
burnt of a deep-enough color,
which may be determined by placing a few drops on a piece

of paper.
Be
careful not too
burn
it
too
much
a small
quantity of Water, slowly added, will prevent an over-
burning.
When
the mixture has assumed a soft, extract-
like consistency,
and
is
dark enough (dark brown), remove
60
TINCTURES.
fire,
from the
ficient
and add slowly, constantly
stirring, a suf-
quantity of
warm
water to
make
the mixture the
consistency of thick syrup.
TINCTURES.
158 TINCTURE OF CARDAMOM,

Cardamom
Seeds, bruised,
2 y
U.S.
ounce
;
Alcohol, 95 per cent., 4 ounces
Water, 4 ounces.
Macerate for fourteen days

paper.
express,
and
filter
through
159
TINCTURE OF ANGELICA.
Garden Angelica, 4 ounces
Water, 8 ounces.
Macerate
paper.
for fourteen days
express,
and
filter
through
160
TINCTURE OF TAR.
Carolina Tar,
2
ounces
Mix, dissolve, and
filter
through flannel.
; ;
TINCTURES.
6l
161
TINCTURE OF BENZOIN. Gum Benzoin, 4 ounces;
express,
and
filter.
162
TINCTURE OF ORRIS.
Florentine Orris, ground, 4 ounces
;
Alcohol, 16 ounces.
Macerate
for fourteen days
express,
and
filter.
163 COMPOUND TINCTURE OF RUBUS

Dewberry Root, 4 ounces;
TRIVIALIS.
Powdered
Galls,
^ ounce
3
Powdered Cinnamon,
drachms
Powdered Capsicum, 10 grains;
Gum
Kino,
y
2
ounce
1
Powdered Cloves,
drachm
1
Tincture of Opium,
ounce
1
Essence of Peppermint,
Alcohol, 2 pints
Sugar,
1
;
ounce
pound.
Express,
filter,
Macerate for fourteen days.

the Sugar.
tery, etc.
and add
Dose, a teaspoonful.
For Diarrhoea, Dysen-
62
SYRUPS FOR SODA WATER.

164=
TINCTURE OF SOAP BARK.

TINCTURE OF QUILLAYA.
Soap Bark, ground,
Alcohol, 3 ounces;
i
ounce
Water, 3 ounces.
Macerate for seven days

paper.
express,
and
filter
through
This tincture
It is also
etc.
is
used to make soda water syrups
" foam."
Copaiba,
used to emulsify Turpentine, Balsam
165
SYRUP OF BANANA.
Syrup,
% gallon
2 ounces.
Essence of Banana,
Mix them.
166
SYRUP OF BLACKBERRY.
Syrup,
2 gallon y
Essence of Blackberry, 4 ounces.
Mix them.
167
SYRUP OF BRANDY.
Syrup,
2 y
gallon
Brandy,
2 pints.
Mix them.
63
168
SYRUP OF CREAM.
Syrup,
1
gallon
Cream,
gallon
(Or Milk,
gallon.)
Mix them.
169
SYRUP OF CHOCOLATE.
Syrup,
y
2
gallon
Chocolate, grated,
y?,
pound.
Dissolve the Chocolate in eight ounces of boiling Water,
and add
to the Syrup.
Shake the mixture vigorously.
170
SYRUP OF COFFEE.
Syrup, y, gallon
;
Essence of Coffee,
pint.
Mix them.
171
SYRUP OF GINGER.
Syrup,
y
2
gallon
Tincture of Ginger, U.S.,
ounces.
Mix them.
172 SYRUP OF HOCK.

Syrup,
y
2
gallon
Hock
Mix them.
(or Catawba) wine,
quart.
; ;
64
173
SYRUP OF LEMON.
Syrup,
i
gallon
Citric Acid, 2}i
drachms
drachm.
Oil of
Lemon,
Triturate the Acid and Oil together until thoroughly
mixed, then add the Syrup gradually.
174
SYRUP OF MOUNTAIN DEW.
Syrup,
i
gallon
Cream Syrup,
Tincture,
1
2 pints
pint.
Mix them.
TINCTURE.
Jamaica Rum,
^ gallon
Essence of Cloves, 2 ounces Essence of Mace, 2 ounces;

Alcohol, 4 ounces.
Mix them.
175
SYRUP OF NECTAR.
Syrup,
2 gallon y 2 ounce y Nutmeg, ^ ounce
Essence of Orange, Essence of
Tincture of Carmine, sufficient to color.
Mix them.
(,$
176
SYRUP OF ORANGE.
Syrup,
2 y
gallon
Essence of Orange,
ounce
Tincture of Curcuma, sufficient to color.
Mix them.
177
SYRUP OF ORGEAT.
Sweet Almonds, shelled, 4 ounces
Bitter
;
Almonds,
shelled, 8 ounces
Water, 3 pints
Sugar, White, 6 pounds.
Remove
the outside covering from the
Almonds with hot
water, then pound them into a pulp with two pounds of
the Sugar, then add the
Water gradually,
triturating all
the time until perfectly emulsified.
Lastly,
add the
re-
mainder of the Sugar.
178
SYRUP OF PINEAPPLE.
Syrup,
y
2
gallon
Essence of Pineapple,
ounces.
Mix them.
179
SYRUP OF RASPBERRY.
Syrup,
y
2
gallon
Essence of Raspberry,
ounces
Tincture of Alkanet, sufficient to color.
Mix them.
6*
66
SYRUPS FOR SODA WATER,
180
SYRUP OF ROSE.
Syrup,
2 y
gallon;
2
Essence of Rose,
ounces
Tincture of Alkanet, sufficient to colon
Mix them.
181 SYRUP OF STRAWBERRY.

Syrup,
2 y
gallon
Essence of Strawberry,
ounces
Mix them.
182
SYRUP OF SARSAPARILLA.
Sassafras Bark, bruised,
1
pound
Liquorice Root, bruised, 7 ounces
Water, 2)4 gallons
Golden Syrup (or Golden Molasses), 4 gallons Oil of Sassafras, i} drachms;

Oil of Wintergreen, 2 drachms

Boil the Sassafras and Liquorice in the Water half an
hour.
Strain through flannel, then
add the Syrup.
Dis-
solve the Oils in the Alcohol,
and add them
to the Syrup.
Agitate the mixture freely.
67
183
SYRUP.
Sugar, White,
1 2
1
pounds
;
Water, cold,
gallon
Solution of Isinglass,
2 \y
ounces;
(Or White of two Eggs, well beaten.)

Dissolve the Sugar in the Water, and add the other
articles.
(See Ti?icture of Soap Bark.~)
184:
SYRUP OF VANILLA.
Syrup,
1
gallon
Extract of Vanilla, 2 ounces.
Mix them.
185 SYRUP OF WILD CHERRY.

Wild Cherry Bark, 10 ounces;
Water, cold,
2 pints
;
Sugar, White, powdered, 4 pounds.
Pack the Wild Cherry Bark (moderately

colator.
fine) in a per-
Pour on the Water until two pints have passed
through, then add the Sugar and one ounce of Mucilage of
Gum
Arabic.
186
SYRUP OF WINTERGREEN.
Syrup, y^ gallon;
Essence of Wintergreen,
ounce
Mix them.
; ;
68
FLAVORING EXTRACTS.
187 SYRUPYOU KNOW DON'T CARE.

Syrup,
i
gallon
Whisky,
gallon
i
Essence of Nutmeg,
ounce.
Mix them.
FLAVORING EXTRACTS.
188 EXTRACT OF VANILLA

Vanilla Bean, 4 ounces
(PURE).
Water, 12 ounces.
Cut the Beans up
fine,
;
macerate in the Alcohol and
VVater for fourteen days
express,
and
filter
through paper,
and add two ounces of Powdered White Sugar.
189 EXTRACT OF VANILLA

Tonka Bean, 4 ounces
Sugar, Brown,
2
;
(GOOD).
Vanilla Bean, ij^ ounces;
ounces
Water, 24 ounces
Alcohol, 40 ounces.
Cut the Beans up
fine,
and mix them with the Sugar

;
bruise in an iron mortar together
then add one pound of

transfer
pure White Sand.
When thoroughly incorporated,
to a percolator, and, after
mixing the Alcohol and Water,
FLAVORING EXTRACTS.
pour
it
69
Coloring,
if
gradually on.
Color with Brown
desired.
190
EXTRACT OF VANILLA
Tonka Bean,
7
(GROCER'S).
ounces
Sugar, Brown, 2 ounces;
Water, 24 ounces
Caramel,
sufficient to color.
Proceed as directed with the preceding
formula.,
191
EXTRACT OF LEMON.
Oil of
Lemon, 4 ounces;
Peel, fresh,
1
Lemon
ounce;
Macerate for two days
then
filter
through paper.
For other "Flavorings,"
see Concentrated Essences.
192
GINGER ALE.
Syrup,
1
gallon
Essence of Ginger, 4 ounces;

Caramel,
1
ounce
White of one Egg, well beaten;

Water,
5 gallons.
Put in a ten-gallon fountain, and charge with Carbonic
Acid
gas.
;;
7o
CONCENTRATED ESSENCES.
CONCENTRATED ESSENCES. FOR SODA FOUNTAINS, CONFECTIONERY, ETC.
193
ESSENCE OF ANISE.
Oil of Anise,
i
ounce
Mix them, and
filter.
194
ESSENCE OF ALLSPICE.
Oil of Allspice,
1
ounce
Mix them, and
filter.
195
ESSENCE OF BANANA.
Banana
Fruit, peeled,
1
1
pound
pint;

"Water,
1
pint.
Macerate
for fourteen
days
express,
and
strain.
196
ESSENCE OF BERGAMOT.
Oil of Bergamot,
1
ounce
Tincture of Grass, sufficient to color.
Mix them.
<p
197
ESSENCE OF BLACKBERRY.
Blackberries, fresh
fruit,
;
32 ounces;
Alcohol, 10 ounces
Water, 26 ounces.
Macerate
muslin.
for fourteen
days
express,
and
strain
through
The
essences of other fruits are prepared in the
same
manner.
198
ESSENCE OF CLOVES.
Oil of Cloves,
1
ounce
7
ounces.
Mix them, and
filter.
199
ESSENCE OF CINNAMON.
Oil of Cinnamon,
2
ounces
Mix them, and
filter.
200
ESSENCE OF COFFEE.
Burnt Coffee, ground, 4 ounces
Hot Water,
Pack the Coffee
a sufficient quantity
Alcohol, 8 ounces.
in a tin percolator (a funnel will
do);
pour on the Hot Water until one pint has passed through,
then add the Alcohol to the filtered liquid.
Mix them.
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201
ESSENCE OF GINGER.
Jamaica Ginger, ground, 8 ounces
Alcohol, 95 per cent., 2 pints.

paper.
express,
and
filter
through
202
Oil of
ESSENCE OF LEMON. Lemon, 1^ ounces;
Alcohol, 14J4 ounces;
Mix them, and
filter.
203
ESSENCE OF MACE.
Mace, moderately
fine, 6
ounces
Alcohol, 32 ounces.

paper.
express,
and
filter
through
204
ESSENCE OF NUTMEG.
Oil of Nutmeg, 2 drachms
Mix them, and
filter.
205
ESSENCE OF ORANGE.
Oil of Orange,
1
ounce
Alcohol, 9 ounces;
Mix them, and
filter.
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20S
ESSENCE OF PEPPERMINT,
Oil of Peppermint,
1
U.S.
ounce
Peppermint Herb, y^ ounce.
Mix them, and
filter.
207
ESSENCE OF PEPPERMINT, PEDLER'S.
Oil of Peppermint, 2 ounces
Water, 8 ounces
Carbonate of Magnesium,
ounce;
Rub
in a
the Carbonate of
;
Magnesium and Oil thoroughly

Pour on
mortar
then mix the Water and Alcohol.
sufficient to
make a
filter,
solution.
Transfer to a paper-lined
funnel,
and
adding the remainder of the Alcohol and

filter.
Water through the

of Grass.
Lastly, tint with the Tincture
All of the above-mentioned essences can be

,
cheaply made after this formula.
208
ESSENCE OF PINEAPPLE, ARTIFICIAL.*
Butyric Ether, 50 drops
Acetic Ether, 40 drops

Glycerine, 20 drops
Alcohol, 95 per cent., 2}^ ounces.
Mix them, and
filter.
* To make a "Pure Juice Essence," proceed
as directed with Black-
berry Essence, using the respective fruits in the same proportions.
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209
ESSENCE OF RASPBERRY, ARTIFICIAL*
;
Sweet Spirit of Nitre, 10 drops;

Glycerine, 20 drops
2^
ounces;
Tincture of Alkanet, sufficient to color.
Mix them, and
filter.
210
ESSENCE OF ROSE.
Oil of Rose, 10 drops
;
Alcohol, 16 ounces
Mix them, and
filter.
211
ESSENCE OF STRAWBERRY, ARTIFICIAL*
Spirit of Nitrous Ether, 20 drops

Glycerine, 20 drops
2^
ounces
Mix them, and
filter.
212
ESSENCE OF WINTERGREEN.
Oil of Wintergreen, i^ ounces;
14^
ounces;
Mix them, and
filter.
* See note on preceding page.
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EXTRACTS FOR THE HANDKERCHIEF.
PERFUMERY DEPARTMENT.
EXTRACTS FOR THE HANDKERCHIEF, "RECHERCHE.'
If
the
"Spirits"
are
made by macerating imported

in
pomades of the required scent

thirty days, the Extracts will be of
Cologne
Spirit
for
much
finer quality
and
equal to imported.
To make them
cheaper, or to
make
suit.
Colognes from them, reduce with Cologne Spirit to
213 EXTRACT OF WHITE ROSE.

Spirit of Rose,
4 ounces
Spirit of Violet,
4 ounces
Spirit of Jasmine, 2 ounces
Extract of Patchouly,
ounce
Extract of Musk, *4 ounce
Mix them.
214
EXTRACT OF YLANG-YLANG.
Oil of Ylang-Ylang, 3 drachms
Cologne
Spirit of
Spirit, 16
ounces;
Ambergris,
^ ounce.
Mix them.
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215 EXTRACT OF NEW-MOWN HAY.

Spirit of
Spirit
Tonka Bean,
8 ounces
of Rose Geranium, 4 ounces
Spirit of
Orange Flower, 4 ounces

;
Spirit of Rose, 4 ounces

Spirit of Jasmine,
4 ounces
Mix them.
216
EXTRACT OF WEST END.
Spirit of Cassia,
4 ounces
Spirit of Violet, 4 ounces; Spirit of Rose, 12 Spirit of Jasmine, Spirit of
ounces;
4 ounces
Ambergris, 2 ounces;
Extract of Musk, 2 ounces.
Mix them.
217 EXTRACT OF MUSK.

Cologne
Spirit, 3^ gallon
;
Grain Musk,
true, 1
drachm.
through paper.
Macerate for thirty days, and
filter
218 EXTRACT OF MUSK

Spirit of
(SUPERIOR).
Extract of Musk, 4 ounces
Ambergris, 2 ounces
1
Spirit of Rose,
ounce.
Mix them.
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219
EXTRACT OF MUSK ROSE.
Spirit of Rose, 6 ounces;
Spirit of
Spirit of
Orange Flower, 3 ounces

Ambergris,
1
ounce
Extract of Musk, 2 drachms.
Mix them.
220
EXTRACT OF HELIOTROPE.
ounces
Spirit of Rose, 2 ounces Spirit of
Orange Flower,
ounce
Spirit of Ambergris, ]/ 2
ounce
Oil of Bitter Almonds, 2 drops.
Mix them.
221 EXTRACT OF PATCHOULY.

Cologne
Spirit, 16
ounces;
Oil of Patchouly, i}( drachms;
Otto of Rose, 10 drops.
Mix them.
222 EXTRACT OF FRANGIPANNI.

Spirit of
Orange Flower, 4 ounces;

Sandalwood,

Spirit of
2
ounces
Spirit of Cassia, 1 Spirit of Ivlusk, 2

Spirit of
ounce
drachms
1
Ambergris,
drachm.
Mix them.
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EXTRACTS FOR THE HANDKERCHIEF,
223
EXTRACT OF ROSE.
Spirit of Rose,
4 ounces
Spirit of
Orange Flower,
2 y
ounce
Spirit of Ambergris, 2 Spirit of
drachms
Musk,
drachm.
Mix them.
224
EXTRACT OF RONDELETIA.
Oil of Lavender, Oil of Cloves, Oil of Rose,
2 y
1
ounce
ounce
1^
2
drachms
Oil of Bergamot, j4 ounce

Spirit of
Musk,
ounces
5
Spirit of Vanilla, 2 ounces
Spirit of Ambergris, 2 ounces
Cologne
Spirit, j gallon.
Mix them.
225 EXTRACT OF JOCKEY CLUB.

Spirit of Cassia, 2
ounces

Spirit of
Ambergris, 4 drachms
Tincture of Orris, 4 drachms.
Mix them,
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22S
EXTRACT OF UPPER TEN.
Spirit of
Rose, 4 ounces
Spirit of Jasmine, 4
Spirit of
ounces
Orange Flower, 4 ounces;
Spirit of Vanilla, 2 ounces;
Extract of Musk, 6 drachms.
Mix them.
227 EXTRACT OF VERBENA.

Oil of
Oil of
Lemon Lemon
Grass, 3 drachms
Peel, 2 ounces
Oil of Orange Peel,
ounce
Cologne
Spirit, 16 ounces.
Mix them.
228 EXTRACT OF JASMINE.

Spirit of Jasmine,
4 ounces
2 y
Extract of Vanilla,
ounce
2
Extract of Musk, superior,
drachms.
Mix them.
HANDKERCHIEF EXTRACTS, ORDINARY.
229
EXTRACT OF ORANGE FLOWER.
Spirit of
Orange Flower,
Spirit, 13
3 ounces
Cologne
Spirit of
ounces;
Musk,
drachms.
Mix them.
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230
EXTRACT OF SWEET PEA.
Spirit of Rose, 2
ounces;
2
Spirit of
Orange Flower,
ounce
1
ounces
Spirit of
Ambergris,
Spirit,
drachm
;
Cologne
16 ounces
Mix them.
231
EXTRACT OF CLOVE
Spirit of Rose, 2 ounces Spirit of Cassia, Spirit of
2 y
PINK.
ounce
2 y
Tonka Bean,
ounce
Oil of Cloves, 10 drops;
Cologne
Spirit, 16 ounces.
Mix them.
232
EXTRACT OF CITRONELLA.
Oil of Citronella, 2 ounces
Cologne
Spirit, 16
ounces;
Spirit of Ambergris, 1
drachm.
Mix them.
233
EXTRACT OF MAY FLOWERS.
Spirit of Rose, 1
ounce
1
Spirit of Jasmine,
ounce
Spirit of Cassia,
ounce
Spirit of Vanilla, 2 ounces

Spirit of
Musk,
Spirit,
drachm
ounces.
Cologne
Mix them.
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COLOGNES.
234
KISS-ME-QUICK.
Spirit of Spirit of
Spirit of
Orange Flower,
ounces
Tonka Bean,
Ambergris,
Spirit, 11
1
2 y
ounce
drachm
Cologne
ounces;
Mix them.
COLOGNES.
235
EUCLID AVENUE COLOGNE.
Oil of Orange, 2 drachms;
Oil of
Lemon,
drachm
Oil of Rosemary, 1}^ drachms; Oil of Neroli, 5 drops Oil of Rose, 5 drops
Spirit of
Musk,
drachms
Tincture of Cardamom, 3 drachms

Alcohol, 24 ounces
Water, 8 ounces
Tonka Bean,
cut, 2
ounces;
1
Powdered Orris Root,
ounce.
Dissolve the Oils in the Alcohol, then add the rest of

the
ingredients;
macerate for ten days;
filter
through
Cologne,
animal charcoal and paper.

dilute
To make cheap
any of the Handkerchief Extracts with Cologne
Spirit to suit,
and
filter
through carbonate of magnesium
and paper.
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COLOGNES.
236
WHITE-HOUSE BOUQUET.
Oil of Lavender Flowers, 2 drachms ; Oil of Bergamot,
1
drachm
Oil of Jasmine, 2 drachms Oil of Sandalwood, 30 drops Oil of Cassia, true,

Oil of Cloves,
1 1
drachm;
drachm
Oil of Neroli, 2 drops

Spirit of
Spirit of
Musk,
ounce
1
Ambergris,
ounce
Alcohol, 12 ounces;
Water, 4 ounces.
Proceed as directed with Euclid Avenue Cologne.
237 GERMAN COLOGNE.

Oil of Lavender,
1
drachm
1
Tincture of Benzoin,
Oil of
drachm
Rosemary Flowers, 30 drops
Oil of Neroli,
3^
drachms
Oil of
Lemon, 2)4 drachms
Oil of Orange,
4^
drachms
Oil of Bergamot, 6 drachms;
Oil of Rose Geranium, 2 drops
Alcohol,
2 pints
1

Filter through carbonate of
ounce.
magnesium and paper.
See
Euclid Avenue Cologne.
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PERFUMED WATERS.
83
238
ROSE WATER.
Otto of Rose,
2 y
drachm
Distilled Water,
2 gallon
ounce.
Proceed
as directed for
Orange Flower Water.
239
FLORIDA WATER.
Oil of Bergamot, 5 drachms Oil of Lavender Flowers, Oil of Orange, 2 ounces Oil of Cloves,
1 1
ounce
drachm;
Oil of Cinnamon, 28 drops;
Cologne
Spirit, 1 gallon.
Mix them.
Shake them
well,
and
it
is
ready for use.
Filter if necessary.
240
LAVENDER WATER
Carbonate of Magnesium, a
Alcohol, 3 quarts
(ENGLISH).
Oil of Lavender Flowers, 4 ounces

sufficient quantity
;
Rose Water,
pint.
Mix them, and
filter
through paper.
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PERFUMED WATERS.
241
ORANGE FLOWER WATER.
Oil of Neroli,
drachm;
sufficient quantity
;
Carbonate of Magnesium, a
Distilled Water, 2 pints.
Rub
ally
the Oil with the Carbonate of Magnesium, graduFilter through paper.
adding the Water.
The im-
ported perfumed waters are preferable, when you can

obtain them.
242 BITTER ALMOND WATER.

Oil of Bitter Almonds, 20 drops
Distilled Water, 2 pints.
drachm
Rub
ally
the Oil with the Carbonate of Magnesium, graduFilter through paper.
adding the Distilled Water.
243
BAY RUM.
Oil of Bay, 2 drachms
Oil of Pimento, 20 drops
Alcohol, 2 pints
2 y
ounce
Water,
2 pints
Mix them.
SPIRITS OR ESSENCES.
85
244
BAY RUM
Oil of Bay,
2 y
(ST.
;
THOMAS).
1
ounce
ounce
New England Rum,

Alcohol, 2 pints;
pint
Water,
2 pints
Rub
Rum.
the Oil with the Carbonate of
Magnesium
then
gradually add
the
Water, Alcohol,
and New England

sufficient
Filter through paper,

it
and add
Tincture
of Grass to give
a light-green tint.
245
SPIRIT OF AMBERGRIS.
Cologne
Spirit,
gallon
Ambergris,
1^
ounces.
Macerate for thirty days.
246
SPIRIT OF CASSIA.
Oil of Cassia, true,
ounce
Cologne
Spirit, 8 ounces.
Mix them.
247
SPIRIT OF JASMINE.
Oil of Jasmine, 2 ounces
;
Cologne
Spirit, 16 ounces.
Mix them.
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248
SPIRIT OF
Cologne
ORANGE FLOWER.
Spirit,
Oil of Neroli, 4 drachms
32 ounces.
Mix them.
249
SPIRIT OF ROSE.
Otto of Rose,
2
drachms
Cologne
Spirit, 12 ounces.
Mix them.
250
SPIRIT OF ROSE GERANIUM.
Oil of Rose Geranium, 4 drachms
Cologne
Spirit,
24 ounces.
Mix them.
SPIRIT OF
Cologne
251 SANDALWOOD.
30 ounces.
Oil of Sandalwood, 2 drachms

Spirit,
Mix them.
252
SPIRIT OF TONKA BEAN. Tonka Bean, cut, 8 ounces ;
Cologne
Spirit,
;
^ gallon.
and
filter.
Macerate for thirty days

dregs for Sachet Powders.
express,
Keep
the
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PREPARATIONS FOR THE TEETH.
Sj
253
SPIRIT OF VANILLA.
Vanilla Bean, 4 ounces
;
Cologne
Spirit, }4 gallon.
Cut the Bean lengthwise, then

thirty days
;
across.
Macerate
for
express and
filter.
254=
SPIRIT OF VIOLET.
Spirit of Cassia, 2
ounces
Spirit of Rose,
ounce
1
1
Tincture of Orris Root,

Oil of Bitter
ounce
drop.
Almonds,
Mix them.
255
BROWN TOOTH POWDER.

Powdered Cinchona,
pale, 2
;
ounces
Powdered Myrrh,
ounce
Precipitated Chalk (English),
pound
Bole Armenian,
ounces;
Oil of Wintergreen, 20 drops.

Triturate thoroughly; then
sift
through a fine
sieve.
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256
PINK TOOTH POWDER.
Powdered Cuttle-Fish,
2 ]/
pound pound
^
2 y
Precipitated Chalk, 3 pounds
Rose Pink (English),
pound.
Mix them by
sifting.
257 COMPOUND ORRIS AND ROSE TOOTH PASTE.

Precipitated Chalk (English), 8 ounces
Powdered Orris Root, 4 drachms
Powdered Cuttle-Fish Bone, 8 drachms

;
Oil of Cinnamon, 4 drops

Oil of Cassia, 4 drops
Oil of
;
Lemon, 30 drops
;
Honey,
ounces;
;
Simple Syrup, 6 ounces
Carmine, powdered, 10 grains.
Rub
the
three first-named
articles
and the Carmine
thoroughly together; then add the other ingredients.
258 CHARCOAL TOOTH PASTE.

Powdered Willow Charcoal,
Prepared Chalk,
2
1
pound
ounces
1

ounce
Simple Syrup, 8 ounces.
Mix them, and form
a paste.
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259 CAMPHORATED CHALK.

Precipitated Chalk,
y
2
pound;
Powdered Orris Root, j pound; Powdered Gum Camphor, } pound.
Reduce the Camphor
to a
powder, by rubbing
;
it
in a
mortar with a few drops of Alcohol

well together.
then
sift
the whole
260
QUININE TOOTH POWDER.
Powdered Starch,
pound
Powdered Orris Root, y pound

Precipitated Chalk,
Triturate thoroughly,
2 y
pound.
and
sift.
261 COMPOUND TINCTURE OF MYRRH. Gum Myrrh, 1 ounce Gum Kino, 5 drachms
Red
Saunders, ]/ 2 ounce
Alcohol, 2 pints
Powdered Borax,
ounces
Water, 11 ounces;
Oil of
Lemon, 35 drops
Oil of Peppermint, 25 drops

Oil of Lavender, 10 drops;
Otto of Rose, 10 drops;

Simple Syrup, 12 ounces.
Mix
the
Oils,
Gums, Red Saunders, and Alcohol

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PREPARATIONS FOR THE HAIR.

filter
macerate for seven days;
through paper.
Dissolve
the Borax in the Water, and add, with the Syrup, to the
filtered tincture.
262
COCOANUT OIL. Cocoanut Fat, 4^ pounds;
Castor Oil,
1
gallon
Alcohol,
gallon
Oil of Lavender, 43^ ounces

Oil of Cloves, 2 ounces Oil of Cinnamon,
2^
ounces
Oil of Rose Geranium, 2 drachms.
Melt the Cocoa Fat

Castor Oil.
at a gentle
heat; then add the

the Alcohol.
;
Mix thoroughly, and add

(filter
Lastly,
bottle
add the perfume

up while warm.
the mixture if necessary)
263
HAIR TONIC.
Castor Oil,
1
gallon
1^
gallons;
Tincture of Cantharides, 3 ounces
Tincture of Orris Root, 3 ounces Tincture of Benzoin,
1^
ounces;
Oil of Sandalwood, 10 drops;
Oil of Bergamot,
Oil of Verbena,
4^
ounces;
1^
drachms;
Oil of Cloves, 40 drops Oil of Bitter Almonds, 20 drops.

Dissolve
all
the Oils in the Alcohol
then add the othei
ingredients.
Agitate the mixture freely.
264
HAIR RESTORER.
Lac Sulphur,
2
drachms
Powdered Sugar of Lead,

Oil of Citronella,
1
drachms ;
drachm;
Oil of Verbena, 10 drops;
Castor Oil,
drachm
Mix them.
265
DEPILATORY (FOR REMOVING HAIR).
Sulphuret of Arsenic,
1
ounce;
Quicklime,
ounce
1
Prepared Lard,
ounce
White Wax,
Melt the
ounce.
Wax; add
to
the Lard.
When
nearly cold,
stir
in the other ingredients.
Apply
to the superfluous hair,
allowing
it
remain on from
five to ten
;
minutes; use a
table-knife to shave off the hair
then wash with soap and
warm
water.
266
BEAR'S OIL.
Oil of Citronella, 2 ounces
Cotton-Seed Oil, extra,
gallon.
Mix them.
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POMADES.
267
ROSE
OIL.
i
Cotton-Seed Oil, extra,
gallon
Oil of Lavender, 2 ounces Oil of Rose Geranium,

1
drachm
Alkanet Root,
Set aside for a few hours
;
drachms.
filter
through a flannel
filter.
268
HAIR
Castor Oil,
1
OIL.
quart
Alcohol, 95 per cent., 3 quarts;

Oil of Verbena, 3 drachms.
Mix them.
POMADES.
269
COUDRAY'S PHILOCOME.
White Wax,
2
ounces
Oil of Sweet Almonds, 16 ounces; Oil of Neroli, 20 drops Oil of Rose, 5 drops
Oil of Cloves, 3 drops.
Melt the
Wax
with the
Almond
Oil (by a water-bath).

stirring the mixture
When
melted, remove from the

;
fire,
constantly until nearly cool
then add the Essential Oils,
incorporating them thoroughly.
Pour the mixture into
pots or bottles which have been previously warmed.
POMADES.
93
270
PHILOCOME (ORDINARY).
White Wax,
2
ounces
Castor Oil, 16 ounces;

Oil of Bergamot, Oil of Verbena,
1
y
2
ounce
drachm.
Proceed as directed with Coudray's Philocome.
271
URSINA (PURE BEAR'S GREASE).
Purified Lard, 32 ounces;
White Wax,
ounce
1
1
Oil of Orange,
ounce;
Oil of Cloves,
drachm.
Melt the
Wax;
then add the Lard.
When
nearly cool,
add the perfume.
Also add a sufficient quantity of Tube

to
Chrome Yellow
give color.
See also directions for
making Coudray's Pomade.
272
CRYSTALLINE PHILOCOME.
Oil of Sweet
Almonds, 10 ounces;
2
Spermaceti,
ounces;
;
Oil of
Lemon,
;
6 drachms.
Melt the Spermaceti
then add the Oils.

fire,
When
Place
all
melted, remove from the

flocks
stirring the mixture until all
disappear
then transfer to bottles.

very slowly.
them
where they
will cool
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273 MOUSTACHE WAX.

White Wax,
2
ounces
1
White
Castile Soap,
1
ounce;
Gum
Arabic,
ounce
ounces
;
Rose Water,
drachms.
Dissolve the
Gum
and Soap
in the
Water by gentle heat

stir it in
and, having previously melted the Wax,

ture.
the mix-
the
When thoroughly mixed, add the Vanilla. To give Wax a brown color, add Tube Burnt Umber to it
it is
before
cool.
STICK
274 POMATUM
4 ounces
;
(WHITE).
2
Paraffin e,
Ordinary Philocome,
ounces
;
Benzoated Lard, 4 ounces

Oil of Neroli, 30 drops.
Melt the Paraffine

stantly stirring
suitable size.
then add the other ingredients, con-
until nearly cool.
Run
into
moulds of
275
STICK
cooling.
POMATUM
(BLACK).
Add Lampblack ground
in Oil to the above just before
STICK
27S POMATUM (BROWN).

Umber
to
Add Tube
Burnt
No. 274 before
it is
cool.
95
277
HAIR DYE (BLACK).
No.
1.
Nitrate of Silver, y, ounce

No.
2,
Mordant.
2 y
Sulphuret of Potassium,
ounce;
278
HAIR DYE (BROWN).
No.
1.
Nitrate of Silver, y, ounce

No.
2,
Mordant.
2 y
Sulphuret of Potassium,
ounce;
Note.
The Mordant
is to
be applied
to the hair first
when
this is
dry, apply the Silver solution.
279 DIAMOND HAIR POWDER

is
White Frosting, ground up
in
a mortar, moderately
fine.
280 GOLDEN HAIR POWDER.

The
best
is
crushed Gold Leaf; other "Speckles" are
made of any ordinary bronze powder.
281
The
best
SILVER HAIR POWDER. is crushed Silver Leaf; common
grades are
made of
Silver bronze powder.
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FACE AND HAND PREPARATIONS.
282
VIOLET POWDER.
Powdered Starch,
i
pound
Powdered Orris Root, 3 ounces Oil of Lemon, 20 drops

Oil of Lavender, 10 drops Oil of Cloves, 5 drops.
Triturate well together, and
sift
;
through a fine
sieve.
283
ROSE POWDER.
Rice Flour,
1
pound
;
Rose Pink,
5 grains
Oil of Rose, 10 drops Oil of Sandalwood, 5 drops.
Mix them.
284
FACE POWDER.
Calcined Magnesia, 8 ounces;
Oxide of Bismuth,
ounces.
Mix them
thoroughly.
285 CREAM OF PEARLS, OR MAGNOLIA BALM.

Oxide of Zinc, 3 ounces;
Otto of Rose,
5
drops

Rub
if
97
;
the Otto of Rose with the Oxide of Zinc
then
gradually add the Water.

desired.
Tint with Tincture of Carmine
28S
BLOOM OF ROSES (VINAIGRE DE ROUGE).
Carmine, No. 40,
1
drachm
2
;
Water of Ammonia,
drachms
Rose Water, 4 ounces

Spirit of Rose, 2
drachms.
Dissolve the Carmine in the Water of
Ammonia
then
add the other ingredients.
287 BLOOM OF THE ORIENT.

Oxychloride of Bismuth, y^ ounce
Water,
;
1^
pints;
;
Rose Water, y^ pint

Spirit of
Oil of Neroli, 5 drops;
Sandalwood,
drachm.
Triturate the mixture very thoroughly.
288
"
KALYDORE."
;
Emulsion of Almonds, 6 ounces

Corrosive Sublimate, 5 grains
;
Rose Water,
ounces.
Rub
e
the Corrosive Sublimate with the
Water
until
it is
finely divided.
Add
the Emulsion.
9
Mix them.
98
289
ROSE LIP SALVE.
Oil of Sweet Almonds, i}i ounces;
Alkanet Root,
drachms
White Wax, 6 drachms

Spermaceti, 2 drachms;
Otto of Rose, 6 drops.
Heat the Oil of Almonds and Alkanet, and

flannel
;
filter
through
then melt the

filtered Oil
fire
Wax and
Spermaceti.
When melted,
Remove
add the
of Almonds to the mixture.
from the
porated
;
when
all
the ingredients are thoroughly incor-
then add the Otto.

until
it is
Agitate the mixture with a
bone spatula
cold.
290
COLD CREAM.
Oil of Sweet Almonds, 3 ounces;
White Wax,
Spermaceti,
1^
1
ounces;
ounce;
Powdered Borax, 20 grains

Water,
3^
ounces;
7 drops.
Otto of Rose,
Melt over a sand-bath the three first-named ingredients

dissolve the
Borax
in the
Water, and add slowly, stirring

the
fire,
meanwhile.
Remove from
spatula,
it is
and beat
it
with a
for
wooden or bone
half-hour, or until
as
;
you would beat eggs,

then add the Otto.
cold
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99
CAMPHOR
ICE,
291 WITH GLYCERINE.

pound
White Wax,
y
2
Spermaceti, 6 ounces
Powdered
Gum
1
Camphor,
3 ounces
Castor Oil, 9 ounces

Glycerine,
ounce
Oil of Bitter Almonds,
y
2
;
drachm.
Melt the
Wax and
Spermaceti
then add the Castor
Oil and Camphor.

Stir the
When
melted, add the Glycerine.

all
mixture constantly until

;
the ingredients are
thoroughly incorporated
then
stir in
the Oil of Almonds.
When
cool enough, so as not to separate, pour into suitable
moulds.
292
CREAM OF GLYCERINE, WITH ROSES.
Oil of Sweet Almonds, 10 ounces
White Wax,
Glycerine,
2^ ounces iy ounces;
Otto of Rose,
y
2
drachm
Melt the
Wax and
spatula.
Oil;
add the Glycerine.

fire
After
thorough incorporation, remove from the
and beat into
cream with a
Lastly,
add the Otto of Rose and
Tincture of Carmine.
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SACHET POWDERS.
SACHET POWDERS.
293
FRANGIPANNI SACHET. Ground Sandalwood, 1% ounces;
Powdered Orris Root, 8 ounces;
Ground Tonka Bean,

ounce
Oil of Neroli, 3 drops.
Mix them
in a mortar very thoroughly.
294
HELIOTROPE SACHET.
^
2
pound
Rose Leaves, ground, 4 ounces
Tonka Bean, ground,

Vanilla Bean,
1
ounces
ounce
;
Grain Musk, 30 grains

Oil of Bitter Almonds,
drop.
Mix them.
295
MILLEFLEURS SACHET.
Powdered Orris Root, 4 ounces;
Powdered Benzoin, 4 ounces
;
Ground Lavender Flowers, 4 ounces
Ground Rose Leaves, 4 ounces Ground Tonka Bean, 1 ounce

Ground Vanilla Bean,
1
ounce
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SACHET POWDERS.
Ground Cloves,
i
101
ounce;
ounce
i
Ground Mace, Ground
y
2
Ground Cinnamon,
Allspice,
ounce
ounce
i
y
2
Ground Sandalwood,
ounce.
Mix them by
sifting.
296
LAVENDER SACHET.
Lavender Flowers, ground, y^ pound

Oil of Lavender,
ounces;
ounce.
Mix them.
297
POTPOURRI.
Lavender Flowers, 4 ounces
;
Orris Root, crushed, 2 ounces

Cloves, crushed,
1
ounce
Mace, crushed,
ounce
1
Cinnamon, crushed,
Allspice, crushed,
1
ounce
ounce;
Rose Leaves, crushed, 4 ounces

Table
Salt,
4 ounces.
Mix them.
298
ROSE SACHET.
Rose Leaves, ground, 4 ounces
Sandalwood, ground,
Oil of Rose,
1
ounces
drachm
1
ounce.
Mix them.
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102
PUNGENTS.
PUNGENTS.
299
AROMATIC ACETIC
Glacial Acetic Acid,
i
ACID.
pound
Oil of Cloves,
iy 2
i
drachms;
Oil of Rosemary, Oil of Bergamot,

Oil of
drachm drachm
;
2 y
Cinnamon,
Oil of Peppermint,
Oil of Lavender,
2 y y
2
drachm drachm
2 y
drachm
Gum
Dissolve the
Camphor,
2^
ounces;
Alcohol, 2 ounces.
Camphor and
the Oils in the Alcohol.

it.
Melt the Acid, and add the solution to
300
SAL VOLATILE.
Liquor Ammoniac,
1
pint
Oil of Rosemary, 8 drops
Oil of Bergamot, 8 drops

Oil of Lavender, 8 drops.
Mix them.
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PUNGENTS.
103
301
PRESTON SALTS.
Carbonate of
Ammonium, broken
2
1
up,
ounce
Oil of Lavender, 5 drops

Oil of
Lemon,
drops
drop.
Oil of Cloves,
Mix them.
302
ESSENCE FOR SMELLING-BOTTLES.
Oil of Lavender,
Spirit of
1
drachm
1
Bergamot,
drachm
Oil of Orange, 8 drops

Oil of
Cinnamon, 4 drops;
;
Alcohol, 4 ounces
Water of Ammonia, 4 ounces.
Mix them.
FUMIGATORS.
303
FUMIGATING PASTILLES. Powdered Gum Benzoin, 2 ounces
;
Powdered
Cascarilla, 2 ounces;
1
Powdered Myrrh,
ounce
Powdered Nitrate of Potassium,
^
1
ounce
Powdered Chlorate of Potassium, Powdered Charcoal, 4 ounces

Oil of Cloves,
1
drachm
drachm
1
Oil of Cinnamon,
drachm
04
FUMIGA TORS.
Oil of Lavender,
1
drachm
Oil of Sandalwood, ij^ drachms;
Mucilage of Tragacanth, a
Mix them
them
all
thoroughly
then form into a paste with
the Tragacanth.
aside to dry.
Make
into cones immediately,
and
set
304
INCENSE POWDER. Powdered Gum Galbanum, 1 pound
1
;
ounce.
Mix them.
305
HOLY INCENSE POWDER. Ground Gum Benzoin, ^ pound;
Ground
Cascarilla Bark,
pound
;
Ground Sandalwood,
pound

Grain Musk, 10 grains.
ounce
Mix
the
ingredients
thoroughly.
in
To be
kept in an
air-tight vessel.
Used
Roman
Catholic churches and
Jewish synagogues.
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BALSAMS.
105
PROPRIETARY MEDICINES.
BALSAMS.
306
LUNG BALSAM.
Syrup of Wild Cherry, 4 ounces
Compound Syrup
Mucilage of
of Squill,
2 y
ounces
',
Tincture of Bloodroot,
ounce
1
Gum
Arabic,
ounce
ounce.
Syrup of Balsam of Tolu,
2 y
Mix them.
One
teaspoonful every two or three hours.
307
TURLINGTON'S BALSAM.
1
gallon
Gum
Benzoin, 12 ounces;
Liquid Storax, 4 ounces

Socotrine Aloes,
1
ounce
ounces
Balsam of Peru,
Gum
Myrrh,
ounce
Angelica Root,
ounce
Balsam of Tolu, 4 ounces

Extract of Liquorice, 4 ounces.
Macerate
muslin.
rant.
for ten days,
and
strain the mixture
through
Dose, thirty drops to two drachms as an expectoExternally used for indolent ulcers, etc.
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BITTERS.
BITTERS.
308
STOMACH BITTERS.
Rye Whisky,
Orange
i
gallon
Peel, ground, 6 ounces
Gentian Root, ground, 4 ounces
Roman Chamomile
ture
Flowers, 2 ounces.
Macerate for seven days, occasionally shaking the mix;
then express, and
filter
through paper.
309
STOUGHTON BITTERS.
Water,
6 ounces
Gentian Root, ground,

Bitter
2^
ounces
Orange Peel,
1^
ounces;
;
Canella, ground, 6 drachms
Cochineal, bruised, 30 grains.
Macerate for seven days in a-suitable

agitating; express, and
filter
vessel, occasionally
through paper.
310
TONIC BITTERS.
St.
Croix
Rum,
gallon
Bitter
Orange
Peel, ground, 4 ounces
Gentian Root, ground, 3 ounces
; ;
; ; ;
BITTERS
Nutmeg, ground,
107
ounce;
Cloves, ground, y% ounce
Syrup, 6 ounces
Cinnamon, ground,
Macerate
for seven
2 y
ounce.
days
express,
and
filter.
311
UNION BITTERS.
Ground Gentian, 4 ounces Ground Peruvian Bark, 2 ounces
Ground Roman Chamomile Flowers,
Ground Quassia,
Ground Orange
2 y
1
ounce
ounce
Peel,
^
1
;
ounce;
gallon.
express,
and
filter.
CARMINATIVES.
312
DALBY'S CARMINATIVE.
Carbonate of Magnesium, 40 grains
Oil of Peppermint,
1
drop
Tincture of Castor, 30 drops
Tincture of Assafcetida, 15 drops;

Tincture of Opium, 5 drops
Essence of Pennyroyal, 15 drops;
Compound Tincture
Peppermint Water,
2
of
Cardamom, 30 drops
ounces.
Rub
the Oils with the Magnesia; then add the Pepper
108
CORDIALS.
rest
mint Water and the
of the ingredients.
Always shake
Dose, a tea-
the mixture well before dispensing or using.
spoonful as required to relieve flatulency in children.
313
DEWEE'S CARMINATIVE.
Carbonate of Magnesium, 6 drachms
;
Powdered Sugar, ij ounces;

Tincture of Assafcetida, Tincture of Opium,
i^
ounces
y
2
ounce
Water, 12 ounces.
Rub
ents.
the Tincture of Assafcetida with the Carbonate of

;
Magnesium
then add the Sugar and the other ingredito be well shaken before dispensing
till
The mixture
or taking.
relieved.
Dose, a teaspoonful every twenty minutes
CORDIALS.
314
GODFREY'S CORDIAL.
Tincture of Opium,
Molasses, 16 pints;
1^
pints;
Alcohol, 2 pints
Water, 26 pints;
Carbonate of Potassium,
Oil of Sassafras,
2^
ounces
ounce.
Dissolve the Carbonate of Potassium in the Water.

the Molasses, and heat over a
off the
fire till
Add
Take
they simmer.
scum which
rises,
and add the Laudanum and Oil
of Sassafras, having previously mixed them well together.
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CURES.
109
CURES.
315 ASTHMA CURE.

Belladonna Leaves,
2
1
ounces
Stramonium Leaves,
ounce
Powdered Nitrate of Potassium, i^ drachms.
Mix them
thoroughly.
To be
used by igniting a
drachm
in a suitable vessel,
and inhaling the fumes.
316
CATARRH CURE.
Carbolic Acid, pure,
Glycerine, 4 drachms
Distilled Water,
1 1
drachm
drachm
2
Fluid Extract of Stramonium,
drachms.
Mix them.
Dilute one
drachm of the mixture with
four ounces of water,
and use with a nasal douche.
317
CONSUMPTION CURE.
Syrup of Morphia, 4 ounces
Chloroform, C.P.,
Glycerine,
2 y
;
fluidounce;
3^
fluidounces;
dilute,
1
Hydrocyanic Acid,
drachm.
;
Mix
the Chloroform with the Glycerine
add the other
ingredients,
and mix.
10
HO
CURES.
318
DYSPEPSIA CURE.
Powdered Rhubarb,
2
drachms
Bicarbonate of Sodium, 6 drachms

Fluid Extract of Gentian, 3 drachms
Peppermint Water,
7^
ounces.
Mix them.
meals.
Dose, a teaspoon ful half an hour before
DISCOVERY.
319
A GREAT DISCOVERY.
Fluid Extract of Cinchona, U.S., 16 ounces; Fluid Extract of Columbo, U.S., 4 ounces; Fluid Extract of Guaiacum, U.S., 8 ounces;
Fluid Extract of Liquorice, U.S., 4 ounces;
Podophyllin, 120 grains;

Glycerine, 6 pints,
fluid.
;
Dissolve the Podophyllin in the Alcohol, and add the

rest of the ingredients.
Mix them.
etc.
Blood
Purifier,
Liver Regulator,
DOSE.
320 TAPEWORM
Pumpkin
Powdered
Seeds,
DOSE.
ounces
;
;
1^
1
Powdered Sugar,
ounce
Gum
Arabic, 6 drachms
8 ounces.
Cinnamon Water,
DROPS.
Ill
Remove
beat into
the external coat from the
Pumpkin
Seeds, and
a pulp;
then add the Sugar and
Powdered
Pour on the
Gum Arabic,
fied.
thoroughly incorporating them.
Cinnamon Water
Take
slowly, stirring constantly until emulsi-
four ounces for a dose in the
morning on an
breakfast).
empty stomach (having omitted supper and
One hour
after taking the dose, take
one drachm of Oil of
Male Fern
in half an
ounce of Mucilage of
take
Gum
Arabic.
One hour afterwards, Then in about an hour
the
remainder of the dose.
take one ounce of Castor Oil.
The
dose to be freshly made as wanted.
DROPS.
321 HAMBURG DROPS.

Powdered Socotrine Aloes,
American
Saffron,
1
3 ounces
ounce
Tincture of Myrrh, 32 ounces.
Macerate
for fourteen days,
and
filter
through paper.
Dose, one to two teaspoonfuls.
322 TOOTHACHE DROPS.

Powdered
Gum
Camphor,
1
ounce;
Chloral Hydrate,
ounce.
until they
Rub them
liquefy.
together in a
Wedgwood mortar
Apply
to the cavity
on a small piece of cotton.
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112
ESSENCES.
323
BATEMAN'S DROPS.
Diluted Alcohol,
i
gallon
Red
Saunders, } ounce
2 ounce; y Powdered Catechu, y ounce Gum Camphor, y 2 ounce;
Powdered Opium,
Oil of Anise,
fluidrachm.
Digest the Alcohol and Saunders for twenty-four hours

filter;
add the
;
rest
of the ingredients.
Digest for ten
days more
express,
and
filter.
ESSENCES.
324:
ESSENCE OF JAMAICA GINGER.

Jamaica Ginger, ground, 4 ounces;
Nutmeg, ground, 3 drachms;

Cloves, ground,
1
drachm.
shaking the mix-
Macerate
ture,
for seven days, occasionally
and
filter
through paper.
325
ESSENCE OF LIFE.
Buchu
Leaf, 8 ounces
;
Uva
Ursi Leaf, 2 ounces;
Powdered Rhubarb, 4 ounces
Powdered Cinchona Bark, 8 ounces
Ground Guaiac
(resin), 2
ounces;
; ;
EXTRACTS.
Ground Cloves,
2 /
x
"3
drachms;
ounce;
2
Podophyllin (resinoid),
Alcohol, diluted,
1
gallon
1
Sassafras Bark, ground,
ounce.
filter.
Macerate for fourteen days, and Dose, one to two teaspoonfuls. A cure for all diseases.
EXTRACTS.
32S
EXTRACT OF BUCHU.
Buchu, long, 6 ounces
Uva
Ursi, 4 ounces
2
Juniper Berries, bruised, Acetate of Potassium,

Alcohol, 8 ounces
ounces
1^
ounces;
Water, 8 ounces.
filter
through paper.
Dose, one to two teaspoonfuls three times a day.

difficulties, etc.
Bladder
327 EXTRACT OF CUBEBS AND COPAIBA.

Balsam Copaiba,
y
2
pound
Calcined Magnesia,
y
2
ounce;
Powdered
Nitrate of Potassium, 4 ounces;
Powdered Cubebs,
1^
pounds;
;
Oil of Wintergreen, 2 drachms
Honey,
a sufficient quantity.
Rub
the Copaiba
and Magnesia well together
then add
the Cubebs
and Nitrate of Potassium, using enough Honey
114
to
INJECTIONS.
paste.
form a
Lastly,
add the Wintergreen.
Dose,
a piece the size of a
common
marble three times a day.
Gonorrhoea.
328
EXPECTORANT.
Powdered Muriate of Ammonia,
Syrup of Morphia, Syrup of Tolu,
2 y
ounce
/
x
ounce
i^
ounces;
Compound Syrup
Mix them.
of Squill, i*^ ounces;
Syrup of Wild Cherry, i*^ ounces.

Dose, a teaspoonful three times a day.
INJECTIONS.
329
BROWN
Powdered
INJECTION.
Catechu,
Rose Water, 16 ounces;
Gum
ounce
Sulphate of Zinc, 6o grains.
Mix them.
Gonorrhoea.
Inject
one ounce two or three times a day.
330:
INJECTION OF
PERMANGANATE OF POTASSIUM.
5 grains;
1
Permanganate of Potassium,
Rose Water,
ounce.
Mix them.
Gonorrhoea.
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LINIMENTS.
115
331
RING'S ROSE INJECTION.
Calomel, 10 grains;
Sulphate of Zinc, 20 grains
Rose Water, 4 ounces.
Mix them.
Gonorrhoea.
332 MUSTARD LEAVES.

Black Mustard Seed, ground, 80 grains
Solution of Gutta-Percha, a sufficient quantity.
Mix them, and form
into a soft paste,

;
and spread on
set aside to dry.
suitable-sized Manilla paper with a brush
When wanted
quantity given
for
is
use,
immerse
leaf.
in
warm
water.
The
for
one
LINIMENTS.
333 HOUSEHOLD LINIMENT, OR CURE-ALL.

(For internal and external use.)
gallon;
Oil of Sassafras, 3 ounces

Oil of Origanum, 3 ounces
Tincture of Arnica,
ounces
2
Tincture of Camphor, Tincture of Opium,

2
ounces
ounces
2
Tincture of Valerian,
ounces
Tincture of Guaiac,
ounce
Aqua Ammonise, \^/ 2 ounces;

Chloroform,
2
ounces
Tincture of Cochineal, sufficient to color.
Mix them, and make
a liniment.
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LINIMENTS.
334
HORSE LINIMENT.
Spirit of Turpentine, 8 ounces
;
Oil of Sassafras,
ounce;
i
Oil of Pennyroyal,
ounce
Oil of Origanum,
British Oil,
i
ounce
;
ounce
Tincture of Arnica,
ounce
i
Tincture of Cantharides, Tincture of Camphor,

i
ounce
ounce
Aqua Ammoniae,
ounce.
Mix them, and make
a liniment.
335 NERVE AND BONE LINIMENT.

Aqua Ammoniae,
Camphorated
i
ounce
Olive Oil, pure, 2 ounces

Oil,
1
ounce
ounce.
Oil of Rosemary,
2 y
Mix them, and shake
the mixture well.
336 MAN AND BEAST LINIMENT.

Crude Petroleum, 8 ounces.
" For
external use only."
337
VOLATILE LINIMENT.
WHITE LINIMENT.
Aqua Ammoniae,
ounce
Olive Oil, pure, 2 ounces.
Mix them
well.
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LOTIONS.
117
LOTIOxNS.
338
FRECKLE LOTION.
Sulpho-Carbolate of Zinc,
Glycerine, 12 ounces;
1
ounce
Rose Water, 12 ounces;

Alcohol, 3 ounces
Spirit of Neroli,
2 y
drachm.
Mix them.
face with a veil
To
be applied twice a day, leaving on from

;
half an hour to one hour
then wash
off,
and protect the
on exposure
to strong light.
339 HYDRATED OXIDE OF MAGNESIUM.

(Otherwise
known
as
Milk of Magnesia.)
2 y
Sulphate of Magnesium,
pound
Water,
y
2
gallon
;
Caustic Potassa, 6 ounces
Water,
2 gallon.
Dissolve the Sulphate of

in the
Magnesium and Caustic Potassa

and gradually add the Solution
Water
respectively,
of Potash to the Solution of Magnesia, with continual

agitation.
filter,
When
the precipitation has ceased, throw on a
and wash the precipitate thoroughly with cold Water
then rub up in a mortar with sufficient cold Water to make

the whole measure thirty-two ounces.
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MIXTURES.
MIXTURES.
340
ANTI-BILIOUS MIXTURE.
Podophyllin (resinoid), 128 grains;
Cream of
Buchu
Tartar, pure,
1
pound
Leaf,
pound
Leptandrin (resinoid),
Gentian, ground,
Alcohol, 3 pints
2
ounce
ounces;
Water, boiling,
Dissolve the
to
5 pints.
Cream of Tartar
in three pints of the
Water,
which have been added four ounces of Powdered Borax.
Boil for five minutes, allowing the mixture to cool, and
then
hol,
filter.
Dissolve the Resinoids in a pint of the Alcoto the
and add
Cream of Tartar
solution
also
add
the
remaining Alcohol, Water, and
the
Gentian and
filter.
Buchu, macerated for fourteen days.

Express, and
ANTI-CHOLERA MIXTURE. Gum Opium, ^ pound Gum Catechu, 1 pound Gum Camphor, 7 ounces
Powdered Rhubarb,
pound
Oil of Anise, 7 drachms

Oil of Cloves, 4 drachms
Alcohol,
gallon
Water, boiling,
V 2
gallon.
MUCILAGES.
Dissolve the
119
Opium
in
one pint of the Boiling Water,

in
and then dissolve the Catechu

Water.
the remainder of the
Set aside both solutions for twenty-four hours,
then express and strain.

dissolve the Oils.
In four ounces of the Alcohol
Place the Rhubarb in a percolator, and

it.
pour the remaining Alcohol upon

the three other solutions.
To
this solution
add
The mixture
to be well shaken.
342
NEURALGIA MIXTURE.
Tincture of Belladonna,
1
ounce;
Tincture of Camphor,
Tincture of Arnica,
1
1
ounce
ounce;
ounce.
Tincture of Opium,
Mix them.
Apply over the
seat of pain,
and give ten
to twenty drops in sweetened water every
two hours.
343
OIL OF
SANDALWOOD MIXTURE.
Oil of Sandalwood, 2 ounces
Emulsion of Almonds, 16 ounces.

Agitate violently.
day.
Dose, a teaspoonful three times a
Gonorrhoea.
MUCILAGES.
344
MUCILAGE OF GUM ARABIC. Powdered Gum Arabic, 4 ounces
Boiling Water, 8 ounces
;
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120
OINTMENTS.
the Water gradually to the
Add
formed.
Gum
Arabic, rubbing
is
together in a
Wedgwood
mortar until the mucilage
345
MUCILAGE OF GUM TRAGACANTH. Gum Tragacanth, i ounce
Boiling Water, 16 ounces.
Macerate in a suitable vessel

occasionally stirring.
for
twenty-four hours,
Strain forcibly through linen.
346
MUCILAGE OF DEXTRIN.
Dextrin, 5 ounces
Boiling Water, 8 ounces

Proceed
as directed for
Mucilage of
Gum
Arabic.
OINTMENTS.
347
BELVILLE OINTMENT.
Calomel, 2 ounces;
Red
Precipitate,
2 y
ounce
1
Sugar of Lead, powdered,
ounce
White Wax, 4 ounces

Olive Oil,
1
ounce.
;
Melt the Wax; then add the Oil
stir in
the ingredients.
fire,
When
thoroughly incorporated, remove from the

Syphilitic ulcers, etc.
and
stir until cool.
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OINTMENTS.
121
348
HEALING OINTMENT.
Resin, 5 ounces
Lard, purified, 8 ounces;
Yellow Wax,
2 ounces.
Melt them
all
together, strain through linen,

until cool.
and
stir
them constantly
Rosemary.
Add two drachms
of Oil of
349
ITCH OINTMENT.
Powdered White Hellebore, ]{ pound x Sulphur, \ / 2 pounds;
Powdered
Saltpetre, 2
drachms
Powdered Carbonate of Ammonium,

Soft Soap,
1
ounce;
pound
2
Lard, purified,
pounds
Oil of Caraway, 6 drachms
Oil of Rosemary, 4 drachms.
Melt the Lard
then add the Soap

in.
incorporate the
other ingredients by sifting

ally.
Stir the
mixture continuDirec-
When
:
thoroughly mixed,
set aside to cool.
tions for use
Anoint the parts diseased every night on
going to bed.
Keep
the bowels open with
Cream of
Tartar, given in doses of sixty grains every two or three

days.
; ; ;
122
OINTMENTS,
350
PILE OINTMENT, FOR INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL
Powdered Opium, 4 drachms
PILES.
Powdered
Nutgalls, 8 ounces
2
Powdered Camphor,
ounces
Yellow Wax, 16 ounces;

Lard, purified, 16 ounces;
Solution of Subacetate of Lead, 2 ounces
Oil of Bergamot, y^ ounce.
Melt the
the
Wax in
an iron vessel (porcelain-lined).

;
When
Wax
is
melted, add the Lard

fire,
heat for fifteen minutes,
then remove from the
and add the Camphor, Nutgalls,

all
and Opium.
Incorporate
the ingredients thoroughly.
Lastly, stir in the Oil of Bergamot,

until cool.
and
stir
the mixture
as large as
Directions for use

it
Take a piece
a walnut, and introduce
into the anus
on going
to bed.
pills.
Keep
the bowels well opened with anti-constipation
351
SALICYLIC OINTMENT.
Salicylic Acid, 4
drachms
Lard, 22 drachms;
White Wax, 6 drachms.

Melt the Wax; then add the Lard.
Stir constantly
until nearly cold, then thoroughly incorporate the Acid.
;;
PADS.
123
PADS.
352
EGYPTIAN PAD.
Gum Gum Gum Gum Gum

Mix them.
reduction, dry
Galbanum, ground,
Myrrh, ground,
y
2
1
ounce
ounce;
Camphor, ground,
drachm
2 y
Ammoniac, ground,
Benzoin, ground,
2
ounce;
ounce;
Sandalwood, ground,
If
drachms.
moist to admit of
heat.
the
Gums
It
are too
them with the aid of
The quantity
the heart
given
is
for
one pad.
should be worn over the lower
point of the sternum, about

the liver.
midway between
to prevent
and
These pads are said

all
and cure Fever
and Ague and
malarious diseases.
FLY-PAPER.
353
FLY-PAPER POISON.
Chloride of Cobalt, 4 drachms
;
Water, hot, 16 ounces;
Brown
Sugar,
ounce.
Dissolve the Cobalt in the Water, and add the Sugar.

Saturate unsized
brown paper
in the solution,
and hang the
paper up to dry.
; ;
; ;
; ;
124
POWDERS.
354
FLY-PAPER, STICKY.
Common
Glue, a convenient quantity

i
Castor Oil,
ounce
Rosin, 3 ounces.
Liquefy the Glue, and paint unsized Manilla paper with

it.
Allow
it
to
become thoroughly
dry.
Melt the Oil
and Rosin over a fire, stirring constantly. When melted, remove from the fire, and spread the mixture over the prepared paper.
POWDERS.
355
CONDITION POWDER.
Powdered Black Antimony, 4 ounces
;
Powdered East India Ginger, 8 ounces Powdered Nitrate of Potassium, 8 ounces

Sulphur, 8 ounces
Powdered Rosin, 4 ounces
Bicarbonate of Sodium, 8 ounces

Glauber's Salt, 12 ounces.
Mix them.
Dose, one tablespoonful to a pound of feed.
356
CONDITION POWDER, CHEAP.
Powdered Fcenugreek, 4 ounces
Powdered Black Antimony,

Powdered Ginger, 6 ounces
Powdered Rosin, 4 ounces
ounces
Wood
Mix them.
Ashes, 12 ounces.
;;
;;
POWDERS.
125
357 HORSE AND CATTLE POWDER.

Powdered Fcenugreek,
3 ounces
2
Powdered Black Antimony,

Sulphur, 4 ounces
ounces
Powdered Rosin,
ounces
3 ounces
Epsom
Mix them.
Salt, 6 ounces.
358 POULTRY OR EGG FOOD POWDER.

(To make hens
lay eggs.)
Red
Pepper, powdered,
ounces
;
Allspice, powdered, 4 ounces
Ginger, powdered, 6 ounces.
Mix them by
week.
sifting.
One
tablespoon ful to be mixed
with every pound of food, and fed two or three times a
Also feed chopped -up fresh meat.
359
SALICYLIC POWDER.
Salicylic Acid,
/
x
ounce
Powdered
Starch,
ounce.
Mix them.
Burns, Scalds, etc.
3SO
EFFERVESCING POWDER.
SELTZER APERIENT.
Tartaric Acid, 4 ounces
11*
;
pound
12 6
REMEDIES.
Powdered Sugar, j pound
;
Bicarbonate of Sodium, J^ pound Essence of Lemon, 20 drops.
Dry each
article
with the aid of heat, separately, until

is
the water of crystallization

to a fine
driven off; then reduce them
powder, and mix by sifting several times through a

Lastly,
fine sieve.
add the Essence of Lemon, and
sift
the
mixture again.
Be
careful to have the bottles thoroughly
dry and slightly warmed.

tightly.
Bottle up immediately, and cork
REMEDIES.
361
LIVER AND KIDNEY REMEDY.
Buchu Leaf,
^
2
1
pound
;
Uva
Ursi, J^
pound
Acetate of Potassium,
Podophyllin,
1^
pounds;
drachms
Leptandrin,
ounce
2 pound y % pound
;
Gentian, ground,
Ginger, ground,
Alcohol, 3 pints
Water,
5 pints.
Dissolve the Resinoids in the Alcohol; then add the
Water
to the solution,
and
filter.
all
the ingredients.
Macerate
for fourteen days,
and
SAL VES.
127
362
SUN REMEDY.
Tincture of Camphor,
1
ounce
Tincture of Opium,
ounce
1 1 1
Tincture of Rhubarb,
ounce
Tincture of Capsicum,
ounce
Essence of Peppermint,
ounce.
Cholera, Dysen-
Mix them.
tery, etc.
Dose, ten to
fifty
drops.
363
RHEUMATIC REMEDY.
Fluid Extract of Belladonna,
1
ounce;
Fluid Extract of Aconite Root,
^
1
ounce;
Fluid Extract of Colchicum Seed,
ounce
Chloroform,
Glycerine,
2
ounce;
.
ounces.
Mix
the Chloroform with the Glycerine, and add the
Fluid Extracts.
Mix.
To
be applied externally.
SALVES.
364
CARBOLIC SALVE.
Carbolic Acid, crystallized, 3 drachms
Lard, purified, 17 drachms;
White Wax, 4 drachms.

Melt the from the
Wax and
Lard together.
When
melted, remove
fire.
Stir constantly until nearly cold, then
add
the Carbolic Acid crystals, previously liquefied.
128
SYRUPS.
365
EYE SALVE.
Simple Cerate, U.S.,
i
ounce;
Powdered Sugar of Lead, 10 grains;

Otto of Rose,
i
drop.
Incorporate them thoroughly.
366
PELEG WHITE'S SALVE.
Burgundy
Pitch, 12 ounces;
1
Yellow Wax,
Melt them together, and
form into suitable-sized
ounce.
constantly until cool
;
stir
then
rolls.
367
MAGNETIC SALVE.
Cerate of Carbonate of Zinc, U.S., 4 ounces;
Compound Resin
Cerate, U.S., 2 ounces;

2
Stramonium Ointment, U.S.,
ounces.
Rub them
together until they are thoroughly mixed.
SYRUPS.
368
BLOOD AND LIVER SYRUP.
Compound Syrup
of Stillingia, 8 ounces;
1
Fluid Extract of Senna,
ounce
Fluid Extract of Podophyllin,
ounce
Fluid Extract of Liquorice,
ounce;
Bromide of Potassium,
drachms.
Mix them.
Adult dose, a teaspoonful three times a day.
SYRUPS.
129
369 GERMAN COUGH SYRUP.

Syrup of Morphia, 3 ounces
Syrup of Tar,
Chloroform,
Glycerine,
1
1
3^
ounces;
troyounce;
troyounce.
Mix them.
clay.
Dose, a teaspoonful three or four times a
370
HIVE SYRUP (IMPROVED).
Compound Syrup
Mix them.
of Squill, U.S., 3 ounces;
1
Syrup of Ipecac, U.S.,
ounce.
371 INDIAN VEGETABLE SYRUP.

Compound Syrup
of Sarsaparilla, 16 ounces;

Dissolve the Iodide in the Syrup.
372 TEETHING SYRUP.

Syrup of Morphia, 8 ounces;
Essence of Anise, yh ounce;
Syrup of Balsam of Tolu, U.S.,
7^
ounces.
Mix them.
F*
; ;
13
TROCHES.
373 WILD CHERRY, HOREHOUND, AND TAR SYRUP.

Syrup of Tar, 4 ounces
Syrup of Wild Cherry,
ounces
1
Fluid Extract of Horehound,
ounce.
Mix them.
TROCHES OR LOZENGES.
374 BROWN TROCHES.

Powdered Extract of Liquorice,
Powdered Cubebs, }i pound;
y&
pound
pounds
;
Oil of Peppermint, 2 drachms
;
Rub
the Oil of Peppermint with one ounce of Sugar

Triturate thoroughly
;
add
then
the remainder of the Sugar.
incorporate the Cubebs and Liquorice.
When
size.
thoroughly
mixed, add
mass.
sufficient
Mucilage of Tragacanth to form a

If preferable,
Divide into troches of suitable

will
any confectioner
make them
for you,
upon your giving
him the ingredients thoroughly mixed.
375 ALUM AND KINO TROCHES.

Powdered Alum,
Powdered Kino,
2
pounds
pound
15
pounds;
Mix them.
Proceed as directed for forming Brown
Troches (No. 374).
TROCHES.
131
37G
CHLORATE OF POTASSIUM LOZENGES
Powdered Sugar, 18 ounces; Powdered Tragacanth,
Vanilla, 30 grains.
2
(U.S.).
Powdered Chlorate of Potassium, 8 ounces
ounces
Rub
the Vanilla with one ounce of the Sugar into a

this
uniform powder, and mix
thoroughly with the
re-
mainder of the powders
then with water form a mass, to
be divided into four hundred and eighty troches.
377 WILD GINGER TROCHES.

(For the Breath.)
Powdered Wild Ginger Root (Asarum Canadensis),
pound
3
pounds
sufficient quantity
Mix
the Ginger and Sugar thoroughly, and proceed as
directed for forming
Brown Troches (No.
374).
378
WISTAR'S COUGH LOZENGES.
Powdered Extract of Liquorice,
5^
pounds;
Powdered
Gum
Arabic, \]/ 2 ounces;

2
Powdered Opium,
ounces
;
Oil of Anise, y^ ounce
Powdered Ipecac, 4 ounces
Powdered White Sugar, 30 pounds.
Rub
the Oil of Anise with four ounces of Sugar.
In-
; ;
132
TONICS.
corporate the other ingredients, and form a mass with
Mucilage of Tragacanth, and make into Lozenges one

inch long and about the circumference of a slate-pencil.
WORM LOZENGES OR
Powdered Santonin,
1
379
CONFECTIONS.
;
Powdered White Sugar, 30 ounces

ounce;
Mix them
Lozenges.
thoroughly, and form a mass with Mucilage
of Tragacanth.
Divide into four hundred and eighty-
Dose, one to three (according to age), night
and morning.
TEA.
380 HAMBURG BREAST

Marshmallow Flowers,
TEA.
;
cut, 8 ounces
Liquorice Root, cut, 3 ounces

Orris Root, cut,
1
ounce
;
Coltsfoot, cut, 4 ounces
Mullein Flowers, cut,

Aniseseed, 2 ounces.
ounces
Mix them
thoroughly.
TONICS.
381 FEVER AND AGUE TONIC.

Powdered Peruvian Bark, 4 ounces
Solution of Muriate of Arsenic,
1
;
ounce
VERMIFUGE.
Orange
Peel, ground,
1
133
;
ounce
2
Gentian Root, ground,
ounces;
Rye Whisky,
16 ounces.
filter
through paper.
Dose, a teaspoonful every two or three hours when the

fever
is off.
382
"MORNING, NOON, AND NIGHT" TONIC.
Orange
Peel, ground,
2 y
y
2
ounce
;
Cinnamon, ground,
Cloves, ground,
ounce
y
%
ounce
;
Nutmeg, ground, } ounce

Ginger, ground,
ounce
Whisky, 16 ounces.
Macerate for seven days
paper.
;
express,
and
filter
through
"Old Dominion
Spice Bitters."
VERMIFUGE.
383
SMITH'S VERMIFUGE.
Oil of Wormseed,
Oil of Anise,
1 1
ounce
ounce;
;
Castor Oil,
ounce
Tincture of Myrrh,
drops
Oil of Turpentine, 10 drops.
Mix them.
12
; ;
34
MISCELLANEOUS FORMULAS.
384
ARSENICAL SOAP.
Powdered White Arsenic, Powdered Soap, of each
pounds; Carbonate of Potassium,
2
ounces;
Powdered
Camphor,
5 ounces.
Incorporate them thoroughly.
385
BAKING POWDER.
Pure Cream of Tartar,
Bicarbonate of Sodium,
2
1
pounds;
pound.
thoroughly
Rub them
then
sift
together in a
Wedgwood mortar
through a fine sieve.
Set aside for twenty-four
hours,
and repeat the operation two or three times more,
or until the powder ceases to be lumpy or caked. or three teaspoonfuls are sufficient for a pound of
Two
flour.
ANOTHER.
Pure Cream of Tartar, 22 ounces,
Tartaric Acid,
1
;
ounce
Wheat
Flour, 8 ounces.
Mix them,
as directed above.
38S
GAS BEER.
Ginger, ground, 2 ounces
;
Allspice, ground,
ounce
ounce.
Cinnamon, ground, y^ ounce; Cloves, ground,
135
Boil for fifteen minutes in half a gallon of Molasses, and

strain.
Add
seven and a half gallons of Water.

;
Let the
mixture be well shaken
then add sixteen ounces of yeast.
Bung down
at night,
ready for use next morning.
387 HEALTH BEER.

Water, 10 gallons
ounces
Tartar,
;
;
Sugar,
pounds
2
Ginger, ground,
;
1
drachms
15
Cream
of
ounce;
;
Oil of
1
Lemon,
;
drops; Eggs, well

Boil the
beaten, 3
Hops,
ounce
Yeast,
10 ounces.
Ginger and Hops

Strain,
in one gallon of Water for half an hour.
and add the remainder of the Water and the other

adding the yeast
last.
articles,
Let them ferment for a few
days; then bung up or bottle up.
388
SARSAPARILLA BEER.
Oil of Wintergreen, 2 ounces
Molasses,
;
Oil of Sassafras,
1
ounce
gallon
Tincture of Cochineal,
ounce.
To
be added to a ten-gallon soda fountain containing eight

gallons of
Water and charged with Carbonic Acid Gas

Soda Water.
half as strong as for
389
LIQUID SHOE-BLACKING.
Ivory Black, 8 ounces
;
Molasses, 6 ounces
1
Vinegar,
24 ounces; Sulphuric Acid,
troyounce; Sperm Oil, 10
drachms.
To
be mixed in a mortar in the order in which
they are printed.
; ;
136
390
PASTE SHOE-BLACKING.
Ivory Black,
lasses, 1
2
;
pounds
Sulphuric Acid, 4 ounces

;
Mo-
pound
Olive Oil, 4 ounces

;
Vinegar, 5 ounces
;
Copperas, j ounce
5 ounces.
Dissolve
Gum Arabic, ^ ounce Hot the Gum Arabic in the Hot
Water,
Water,
and add the Copperas ; then add the Ivory Black and the rest
Jf the ingredients in the order in which they are printed.
LIQUID
Black,
6*4,
391 WATERPROOF SHOE-BLACKING.

2
India Rubber,
ounces
;
Rape
Oil, hot,
;
pound; Ivory
pounds
Molasses, 5 pounds
Powdered
Gum
Arabic, 10 drachms; Vinegar, i8j^ pints.
Dissolve the
Rubber
in the hot
Rape
the
Oil
set aside
then dissolve in
another vessel,
in
Vinegar,
the
other ingredients.
When
thoroughly mixed, add the Rubber solution, and
run through a paint-mill until perfectly smooth.
To
this
varnish add in small quantities sixteen troyounces of Sul-
phuric Acid, constantly stirring for half an hour.
Let
it
stand for fourteen days, stirring for half an hour daily
then add four ounces of Powdered
Gum Arabic,
and repeat
the stirring for fourteen days longer.
392
BLACKING FOR LADIES' SHOES.
Gum
all
Shellac,
;
ounces;
Aqua Ammoniae,
ounce;
Boil
Water, 8 ounces
Black Aniline,
the ingredients together (except the Aniline) until the
Shellac has dissolved
;
I37
then add the Aniline and a sufficient
quantity of Water to
ounces.
make
the whole measure sixteen
393
BLACK WASH.
Calomel, 10 grains; Lime Water, 8 ounces.
Mix them.
394
BRITISH
Oil of Spike,
i
OIL.
pint; Oil of Juniper
Wood,
ounce;
Oil of Origanum,
y
2
ounce.
Mix them.
395 CEMENT OR LUTE.

Thick Mucilage of
Clay and Iron Filings.
taining Acids,
Gum
Arabic, kneaded with Potter's
Useful for stoppers of bottles con

etc.
It
Ammonia,
becomes very hard.
ANOTHER.
Linseed Meal made into putty with Lime Water.
immediately.
Apply
39S
DIAMOND CEMENT.
Gum
Mastic, 5
or 6 pieces, dissolved
as
in
2
as
small a
quantity of Alcohol
possible
Isinglass,
drachms
Powdered
Gum
Galbanum,
y
2
ounce.
Dissolve them in
to the
two ounces of boiling

Mastic solution.
New England Rum, and add
Bottle immediately.
; ;
138
397
IMPERIAL CEMENT.
Gum
Amber,
ounce
Bisulphide of Carbon, 2 ounces.
Dissolve the
Amber
in the Carbon.
398 AQUARIUM CEMENT.

Glycerine and Litharge, of each a
sufficient quantity to
form a paste.
To be made when
wanted.
399
CURRENCY CEMENT OR GLUE.
Gelatine,
1
ounce; Brown Sugar, 3 drachms.
Dissolve
them
in as small a quantity of Boiling
Water
as possible
then pour into suitable moulds, previously oiled.

for
Used
mending torn "
scrip," etc.
400
AQUARIUM CEMENT
Litharge,
1
(No.
1
2).
;
ounce
;
Plaster of Paris,
ounce
Powdered
Rosin, 40 grains
Linseed Oil,
sufficient to
form a paste.
401
CORN OINTMENT.
Crude Potash, a
add
sufficient quantity
;
expose to the air

into cones.
Gum
Arabic to form a paste.
Make
402
CARBOLIC PUTTY.
Whiting,
trated, 1
ually, to
1
ounce;
Carbolic Acid Solution, concen-
drachm.
Mix them.
Add raw Linseed
Oil grad-
form a putty.
Burns, Scalds, etc.
4=03
139
CRYSTAL VARNISH.
Gum Mastic,
3 ounces; Alcohol,
pint.
Dissolve.
Used
to fix pencil drawings.
404
ENGLISH CURRIE POWDER.
Powdered Coriander,
1
pound
Ground Black Pepper,

;
ounce
Powdered
Allspice, }4 ounce
2
Ground Capsicum,
Ground Cloves,
ounce
y 2 y
2 y
ounce; Ground Mustard,
ounces; Ground Ginger,

;
ounce
Powdered Mace,
ounce; Powdered
^ ounce Caraway, y 2 ounce;

}/
Powdered Fennel,
;
ounce
Powdered Celery Seed,

Salt,
1
Powdered
thor-
Turmeric, 8 ounces; Table
pound.
Mix them
oughly by
sifting.
Set aside for thirty days.
An
excellent
condiment.
Used by H.R.H.
the Prince of Wales.
COLORS FOR SHOW-BOTTLES.
405
BLUE.
Blue Vitriol and Alum, of each,
Acid,
1
ounce
Sulphuric
filter.
y
2
ounce
Water,
2 pints.
Mix them, and
406
GREEN.
Verdigris, 8 ounces
;
Water, 4 pints
Sulphuric Acid, a
Mix them, and
filter.
4o
407
ORANGE.
Dissolve Bichromate of Potassium in Water until the
desired tint
Filter.
is
produced.
Add
Sulphuric Acid
if
necessary.
408
PURPLE.
Verdigris, 2 drachms
;
Spirit of
Ammonia,
filter.
ounces
Water,
/^ pints.
Mix them, and
409
PURPLE
Salicylic Acid, 2 grains
;
(No.
2).
Alcohol,
;
ounce
Tincture
of Muriate of Iron, 10 drops
Water, a
Mix them, and
filter.
410
Dissolve Carmine in
RED. Aqua Ammonise, and

Filter.
reduce with
Water
to the desired tint.
411
RED
Take
the
(No.
2).
Water
in
which Red Cabbage has been boiled,

of Sulphuric Acid to bring
dilute with
and add a
sufficient quantity
;
out the color

the
filter to
then
filter,
and
Water through
the desired tint.
141
412
YELLOW.
Bichromate of Potassium, 6 drachms;
Potassium, 6 drachms; Water,
filter.
1
Carbonate of
pint.
Mix them, and
413 YELLOW (No. 2).

Add
Tincture of Curcuma to Alcohol (95 per cent.)
is
until the desired tint
produced.
Filter.
COLORED FIRES FOR THEATRICAL ILLUMINATION, ETC.
The
rately,
materials are to be rubbed to a fine powder, sepa-
and then mixed by hand.
414
LIGHT BLUE.
Chlorate of Potassium, 6 ounces; Sulphur, z.y 2 ounces;
Burnt Alum, 19 drachms.
415
DARK BLUE.
Chlorate of Potassium, 6 ounces; Sulphur,
1^
ounces;
Carbonate of Copper, 9 drachms
Alum, 9 drachms.
416
GREEN.
Nitrate of Baryta,
6
ounces;
Sulphur,
18 drachms;
Chlorate of Potassium, 15 drachms.
1 42
417
PINK.
Sulphur, 2 ounces
;
Saltpetre, 26
drachms
Chlorate of
Potassium,
coal,
22 drachms; White Chalk, 2 ounces; Char-
90 grains.
418
EXTRA RED.
Nitrate of Strontia, 8 ounces; Chlorate of Potassium,
4 ounces
Shellac, coarsely ground, 3
ounces
Lycopo-
dium, j ounce.
rate of Potassium,
Mix
all
the ingredients except the Chlojust before using.
which add
419
RED.
Nitrate of Strontia,
5^
2
ounces; Sulphur, 2j4 ounces;
Chlorate of Potassium,
ounces.
420
WHITE.
Saltpetre,
6^ ounces;
Sulphur, 2*^ ounces; Gunpowder,
ij ounces.
421
YELLOW.
Saltpetre,
6%
ounces;
2
Sulphur,
;
14 drachms;
1
Bicar-
bonate of Sodium,
ounces
Charcoal,
drachm.
422
HAARLEM
Balsam of Sulphur, 3 pints
pints; Linseed Oil, 4 pints.
;
OIL.
Barbadoes Tar,
pint
Crude Oil of Amber, i*4 pints; Oil of Turpentine, 8
Mix them.
143
423
HALL'S SOLUTION OF STRYCHNIA.
Alcohol, Water, of each, 8 ounces
lized), 16 grains;
;
Strychnia (crystalDissolve the
Acetic Acid,
;
drachm.
Strychnia in the Acid

sufficient
add the Water and Alcohol, with

tint.
Tincture of Carmine to give a slight
424
BLACK INK (BLUE-BLACK).
(Equal
to Arnold's.)
;
Powdered
pounds
;
Nutgalls, 6
pounds
Powdered Copperas,
;
2^
Gum
Senegal,
23^ pounds
Water, 6 gallons.
Place the Powdered Nutgalls in a copper vessel, and add

four gallons of the Water.
fresh
Boil for three hours, adding
Water
to replace that lost

;
by evaporation.
;
Pour the
solution into a tub

liquid
allow
it
to settle
then run off the clear
and drain the dregs.
Dissolve the
Filter,
Gum
Senegal in
to the
a small quantity of hot Water.

clear solution.
and add
Dissolve the Copperas in the remaining

the above mixture,
Water.
Mix with
and add two ounces

to
of Powdered Cloves.
Allow the mixture

it
remain undis-
turbed for about seven days, or until
has acquired a
moderately deep
it
tint.
Then draw
off the clear,
and
bottle
up.
425
Prussian Blue,
8
1
INK. ounce; Oxalic Acid,
BLUE
ounce; Water,
quantity.
ounces
Muriatic Acid, dilute, a sufficient
Wash
the Prussian Blue in the dilute Muriatic Acid; pour
off the liquid,
and add the washed Blue

in the
to the Oxalic
is
Acid previously dissolved
Water.
If the solution
too thick, add more Water.
144
426
BRONZE GOLD
Rub Gold Bronze Powder
Arabic and Water.
INK.
with a solution of
Gum
427
BRONZE SILVER
Rub
Silver
INK.
Bronze Powder with a solution of
Gum
Arabic and Water.
428
INVISIBLE INK, FOR POSTAL CARDS.
Oxide of Cobalt, J^ ounce ; Muriatic Acid, sufficient to dissolve it ; Water, 4 ounces ; Mucilage of Gum Acacia,
1
drachm.
Characters written on paper with this solution
are invisible, but
on the application of heat they instantly
appear in blue.
On
cooling they become invisible again.
429
RED
Aqua Ammonige, a
Carmine,
Arabic,
2 y
1
INK,
CARMINE.
or 2 drachms
;
sufficient quantity,
drachm
drachm.
Water, 6 drachms; Mucilage of
Gum
430
WHITE
Muriatic Acid,
lage of
quill
1
INK.
Water,
7
drachm
drachms
Muci-
Gum
Arabic, }4 drachm.
To
be used with a
pen on blue paper.
; ;
4:31
145
BLACK ANILINE
Dissolve
INK.
in
1
ounce of Black Aniline
pint of
Water
add 4 drachms of Mucilage of
Gum
Arabic.
Mix them.
432
GREEN ANILINE
Green Aniline
Glycerine,
2
INK.
(soluble), 2
drachms; Alcohol, 14 ounces;
ounces; Mucilage of
Gum Arabic,
4 drachms.
Dissolve the Aniline in the Alcohol, and add the other

ingredients.
433
PURPLE ANILINE
INK.
Dissolve 2 drachms of Hoffman's Aniline Purple in 8
ounces of Alcohol, and add 4 ounces of Glycerine and 4
drachms of Mucilage of
Aniline Inks
Gum
Arabic.
Mix them.
Other
may be produced from

after this formula.
their respective colors,
and prepared
434
INDELIBLE INK.
Nitrate of Silver, 50 grains
;
Tartaric Acid, 40 grains
Carmine, No. 40,

Mucilage of
5 grains
Liquor Ammonias, y^ ounce

ounce.
Dissolve the Nitrate
the Tartaric Acid
Lastly,
Gum
Arabic,
2 y
of Silver in the
Ammonia, and add

red
then rub the Carmine with the solution.
add the
on
Mucilage.
This Ink
is
it
when
first
written with;
the application of heat
soon changes into black.
l4 6
435
INDELIBLE INK, WITH PREPARATION.
Nitrate of Silver, 2 drachms
1
;
Gum
ounce
Arabic, powdered,
;
drachm
to
;
Distilled Water,
color.
Indian Ink,
in
suf-
ficient
Dissolve
the
Silver
the
Distilled
Water
then add the
Gum
little
Arabic and the Indian Ink.
Previously rub with a
Water.
PREPARATION.
powdered,
them.
2
crystals, 2
ounces
Gum
Arabic,
drachms
Mix
436
INDIGO COMPOUND.
Indigo,
2
pounds;
Sulphuric Acid, 4 pounds.
Mix
them, and add half a pound of Powdered Nutgalls.
437
Purified Lard,
grains.
BENZOATED LARD. 1 pound; Powdered Gum

fire for
Benzoin, 160
Heat over a
two hours,
stirring frequently.
Strain through flannel while hot.
438
PURIFIED LARD.
Lard, a convenient quantity.
Wash
in
cold Water.
Press out the Water; wash, and press out again; then melt
with the aid of heat, and strain through flannel.
147
439
NEUTRAL MIXTURE.
Citric Acid, 2
drachms
Oil of
Lemon,
drop
Water,
4 ounces
sufficient to neutralize.
440
NUMBER
ounces.
1
SIX.
;
ounce
Tincture of Myrrh, 3
Mix them.
441
OPODELDOC
Opodeldoc Soap,
3 ounces;
(LIQUID).
1
Camphor,
1
ounce; Alcohol,
40 ounces; Oil of Origanum,

2
drachm; Oil of Rosemary,

2
drachms; Aqua Ammoniae,

in a
ounces.
Place the Soap
and Camphor
wide-mouthed
bottle, with the Alcohol,
and by the means of heat and water-bath

Filter,
dissolve them.
and add the other
articles.
442
OPODELDOC
Castile Soap, 3 ounces
;
(STEERS').
1
Oil of Rosemary,
1
drachm
Camphor,
1
ounce; Oil of Origanum,

as directed for
drachm; Alcohol,
Bottle
pint.
Proceed
Liquid Opodeldoc.
up while warm.
443
OIL OF SPIKE.
Spirit
of Turpentine,
^
2
;
gallon
;
Sulphuric Acid,
Oil,
1
ounces
Barbadoes Tar,
pounds
Whale
gallon
2
Oil of Origanum, 4 ounces
Oil of Juniper
Wood,
; ;
48
Add
the
ounces.
Acid
to
the
Turpentine
gradually,
stirring all the time.
When
thoroughly united, add the
other ingredients.
Set aside for a few days.
444
PAREGORIC.
(Ready
for use as soon as
made.)
Powdered Camphor, 40 grains; Laudanum, 14 drachms;

Benzoic Acid,
dilute, 2 pints
;
60 grains; Honey,
Oil of Anise,
1
;
ounces; Alcohol,
Dissolve the Oil
drachm.
in the
dients.
Alcohol before dilution

Filter through paper.
then add the other ingre-
445
PRUNE
gallon
;
JUICE.
Boil the Prunes in the
cool,
French Prunes, 4 pounds; Alcohol, 95 per cent., y^

Water, boiling,
2 y
gallon.
Water
for fifteen minutes.
When
add the Alcohol,
and macerate
express,
for seven days,
shaking the mixture daily
and
strain
through flannel.
Used
to give age
and
flavor to whisky.
446
BILL-POSTER'S PASTE.
Wheat
Flour,
1
pound
Water, 8 ounces
Alum, j
ounce; Oil of Cloves,
5 drops.
Mix, and make a paste.
447
PASTE FOR STICKING LABELS ON
Rye
Flour, 3 pounds
;
TIN.
;
Brown
pint
;
Sugar,
pound
Water, a
1
sufficient quantity, or 1
Powdered Alum,
ounce
Rub
the Flour with a portion of
the
149
is
Water
then add the Sugar.
Boil until the Flour
well cooked, stirring constantly, adding

necessary.
more Water
if
When
cool,
add the Alum and Oil of Cloves.
448
PHOSPHORUS PASTE.
(For Rats and Mice.)
Phosphorus, 4 ounces;
Lukewarm Water,
5^
pints;
Rye
Flour,
5^
pounds; Butter,
3H
pounds; Powdered
Sugar, 4 pounds.
Liquefy the Phosphorus in the Water,
and pour
it
into a mortar;
add immediately the Flour.

This
When
cold,
mix the Butter (melted) and Sugar.

its
mixture will retain
efficacy for
many
years.
449
SALTS OF LEMON.
Cream of
Tartar, pure,
1
ounce
Oxalic Acid,
ounce.
Rub them
well together in a mortar.
450
STARCH POLISH.
Paraffine, 2 ounces
;
Spermaceti,
ounce.
Melt them.
Perfume with Oil of Lemon Grass.
451
TASTELESS TINCTURE OF CHLORIDE OF IRON.
Citric Acid,
ficient
ounce
Carbonate of Potassium, a
suf-
quantity; Tincture of Muriate of Iron,
ounce;
Distilled Water, hot,

ficient
ounce
Alcohol, dilute, a suf-
quantity; White Sugar,
drachms.
;
Dissolve the
Citric
Acid
in
the
boiling
Water
add Carbonate of
5o
;
Potassium until effervescence ceases

quantity of dilute Alcohol to
ounces.
then add a sufficient
make
the whole measure two

filter
Dissolve
the
Sugar in the mixture, and
through paper.
452
TO CLEAN SCALES, ETC.
Sulphuric Acid, dilute,
i
ounce; Glycerine,
drachm.
Mix them.
453
TO CRYSTALLIZE GRASS, ETC.
BLUE.
Blue Vitriol,
pound
Boiling Water,
pint.
ORANGE.
Bichromate of Potassium,
pint.
i
pound
Boiling Water,
WHITE.
Alum,
pound
Boiling Water,
pint.
Make
separate baths,
;
and
let
the
Water cool slowly,
for
forming small crystals

the cooling.
larger ones are formed
by hastening
It usually takes
about twenty-four hours.
454
TO BLEACH
in a bath
"S.
W." SPONGE.
Then
place
After shaking the sand out, wash in Water.
composed of thirty-two troyounces of Muriatic

Allow them
to
Acid and ninety-six ounces of Water.

remain one hour in
this solution
;
rinse out in clear
Water.
Make
for
a fresh bath (as above), to which add three and a
half ounces of Hyposulphite of Sodium.
Let them soak
one day, then wash out in clear water, and dry them.
151
455
TO BLEACH SURGEONS' SPONGES. Make a bath as directed for " S. W." Sponge (the
place the sponges in
four hours.
it,
acid
bath without the soda), and, having removed the sand,
allowing them to remain three or
Then thoroughly wash them with cold Water.

them
in a
Press out the Water, and place
bath containing
thirty-two grains of Permanganate of Potassium dissolved

in half a gallon of
five
water;
let
them remain
in this solution
to ten minutes.
In this they acquire a dark-brown

for
color,
which disappears on immersing them
one or two
minutes in a solution of one ounce of Oxalic Acid dissolved

in half a gallon of
Water
in
which two drachms of Sul-
phuric Acid had been previously mixed.

clear cold
Wash them
in
Water thoroughly.
Slate-sponges
after
this
and othei
cheaper grades
realizing a
may be
treated
manner, thus
handsome margin on them.
456
TO MAKE EXPLOSIVE PILLS.
Oxide of
Silver, 2 grains
;
Sulphate of Morphia,
grain
Extract of Gentian, a sufficient quantity to form one
pill.
The
heat of the hand will cause
it
to explode.
457
TO MAKE SODA WATER HAVE A MILKY APPEAR-
ANCE WHEN DRAWN.
Add
before
four ounces of 95 per cent. Alcohol to each fountain

it is
charged.
I52
458
TO DEPRIVE IODINE OF ITS STAIN.
Add
will also
a few drops of Phenic Acid to the Tincture of

it
Iodine, and
will
not
stain.
Hyposulphite of Sodium
remove the Iodine
color.
459
TO PREVENT INSTRUMENTS FROM RUSTING.
Grease them with Mercurial Ointment.
460
TO PREVENT DISTILLED WATERS FROM
SOURING.
Add one ounce
of Water.
of Calcined Magnesia to every gallon
461
TO POWDER MURIATE OF AMMONIA.
Boil
it
in
Water, and proceed as directed in
"U.
S.
Dispensatory."
462
TO RECLAIM SPOILED DISTILLED WATERS.
Add one
grain each of
Alum and Borax
to every pint.
463
TO REMOVE INDELIBLE INK-STAINS FROM
LINEN, ETC.
Use a
solution of Corrosive Sublimate.
464
TO REMOVE WATER FROM ESSENTIAL
Oil and Water, and
filter
OILS.
Dissolve a small quantity of Chloride of Calcium in the
through piper.
MISCELL A NE US FORMULAS.
153
465
TO REMOVE STAINS FROM MARBLE.
1
2
1
ounces
Powdered Pumice,
Water, a
sufficient
ounce
Prepared Chalk,
ounce
oils
quantity to form a paste.
For
or grease, use a paste
formed with Fuller's Earth, Caustic Potassa, Soap, and
Water
allow
it
to
remain on a few hours, then wash
off.
466
TO REMOVE COLORING-MATTER FROM LIQUIDS.
Filter through Fuller's Earth,
Animal Charcoal, and paper.
467
TO EMULSIFY ANYTHING THAT DOES NOT POSSESS EMULSIVE PROPERTIES,
as
Gum
Arabic
1st.
in
Turpentine,
Chloroform,
Essential
Oils, etc.
Put one ounce of the Oil in a clean dry
two-ounce
vial.
Shake
it
well.
2d.
Add two drachms

3d.
until emul-
of Powdered
Gum
Arabic.
Mix them thoroughly.

Shake them
Add
half an ounce of hot Water.
sified.
Tincture of Soap Bark,
it is
said, possesses emulsive
properties.
468
RASPBERRY VINEGAR.
Macerate three pints of the fresh
of White Wine Vinegar
for fifteen
fruit
with two pints

strain
days
through
muslin without pressure.
Add
three and a half pounds

cold.
of Refined Sugar, to be dissolved of other "

G*
The Vinegars
fruits" are prepared in the
same way.
; ;
154
469
WHITE WINE VINEGAR.
Filter ordinary
Vinegar through Animal Charcoal and
paper.
470
DARK-BLUE SEALING-WAX.
Venice Turpentine,
Rosin,
1
3 ounces
White
1
Shellac, 7 ounces
;
ounce
Prussian Blue,
ounce
Calcined Mag-
Melt them.
471
Venice
BLACK SEALING-WAX. Turpentine, 4 ounces Gum Shellac,

;
8 ounces
Rosin, 3 ounces
Lampblack, 3 ounces
Oil of Turpen-
tine, sufficient to dissolve the
Lampblack
Balsam of Peru,
V? ounce.
Melt them.
472 BROWN SEALING-WAX.

Venice Turpentine, 4 ounces
Rosin, 3 ounces;
French
Gum Ochre, 1^
;
Shellac, 7 ounces;
ounces;
Calcined
Magnesia,
\y 2
drachms.
Melt them.
473
GREEN SEALING-WAX. Venice Turpentine, 2 ounces; Gum Shellac, 4 ounces; Rosin, 1% ounces; King's Yellow, j ounce; Prussian
Blue, j^ ounce; Calcined Magnesia, ij4 drachms.
Melt
them.
155
474
Venice
GOLD SEALING-WAX. Turpentine, 4 ounces; Gum Shellac,

2 y
8 ounces;
Gold Leaf, 14 sheets; Gold Bronze,

Magnesia,
ounce; Calcined
y
2
ounce
Balsam of Peru,
drachms
Oil of
Turpentine, a sufficient quantity.
Melt them.
475
RED SEALING-WAX.
Gum
Shellac, 4 ounces;
1
Venice Turpentine, ij ounces;

2
American Vermilion,
Melt them.
ounce; Balsam of Peru,
drachms.
476
RED SEALING-WAX (No. 2). Venice Turpentine, 4 ounces Gum Shellac, 6 ounces Rosin, j ounce; American Vermilion, 1^ ounces; Bal;
sam of Peru, yi ounce.
Melt them.
477 YELLOW SEALING-WAX.

Venice Turpentine,
Rosin,
2
ounces;
Gum
Shellac, 4 ounces;
i%
ounces; King's Yellow,
ounce; Calcined
Magnesia, i*4 drachms; Oil of Turpentine, a sufficient

quantity.
Melt them.
478
EXTRA FRUIT-CAN WAX.
Yellow Wax,
1
ounce; American Vermilion, 3 ounces;

16 ounces.
Gum
Shellac, 5 ounces; Rosin,
Melt them,
and run into moulds.
156
FRUIT-CAN WAX.
Rosin, 20 ounces
Yellow Wax,
to
ounce.
it
Melt them.
Stir in sufficient Brick-dust
make
of proper con-
sistency.
Run
into moulds.
480
OIL. Put into a bottle a convenient quantity of Olive Oil;
then add Lead Shavings sufficient to cover the bottom of
the bottle.
WATCHMAKER'S
Expose to the action of the sun

off the clear liquid,
for
twenty
in two-
days
pour
and
bottle
up
drachm
bottles.
481 YELLOW WASH.

Corrosive Sublimate, 18 grains
;
Lime- Water, 10 ounces.
Mix them.
APPENDIX.
ADULTERATIONS AND TESTS OF ESSENTIAL
OILS.
There
is
not the slightest doubt in the minds of drug-
gists that a large
amount of "fixing"
is
done by some
party, either in the manufacture or jobbing of Essential

Oils.
As a
starting-point, always
buy your "oils" of a
responsible dealer, in
whom
you have implicit confidence
then
if
there are any "impurities" you will

is
know
that the
is
manufacturer
return
the guilty person, and your redress
to
them
to the dealer.
It will
be found of advantage always to keep the "oils"
in the dark,
and
at as
is
even a temperature as possible.
The
color of an oil
no guarantee of
less
its
purity.
All
"oils" undergo more or

the action of light and
change from age and from
air.
Some become
darker, others
grow
lighter.
pure Oil of Orange has been

after exposure to light
it
known
and
to
change in a few days
air so
that the best judge could not tell
from pure Oil of Turif
pentine.
Oil of
Lemon and
Oil of Bergamot will,
placed in a strong sunlight, soon lose their color and emit

a strong turpentine smell.
This characteristic
is
also ob-
served with
many
to
this,
of the Essential Oils: the turpentine
odor
is
natural
them, and manufacturers often take

thus reaping large profits,
advantage of
by fraud-
ulently adding Turpentine in quantities that will not be
observed by the ordinary dealer.
i57

I5
APPENDIX.
OIL OF
This
oil is pure,
482 SWEET ALMONDS.

is
or nearly so, as found in the market.

it
When
not of
adulterated,
with Olive Oil
and, as both of
is
these oils
are used medicinally alike, the adulteration
much consequence.
483
OIL OF BITTER ALMONDS.
The
1.043,
peculiar smell of this
are reliable tests.
oil,
and
its
specific gravity,
it
With Sulphuric Acid
forms
a clear solution having a reddish-brown color.
With an With
by
alcoholic solution of Caustic Potassa crystals are precipitated.
With
all
acids
it
has a decided reaction.

is
Chromate of Potassium there

all
no
action,
and with almost
the reagents there

its
is
some peculiar
characteristic
which
purity can be established.
484
OIL OF AMBER.
The manufacturers
Copal or
of
this
is
oil
often
test
substitute
Gum
Gum
Damar. There
no
by which
to deter-
mine the genuine from the
fraudulent.
485
OIL OF ANISE
has a specific gravity of 0.9768 to 0.9903, according to
age.
At 50
Fahrenheit
its
it
crystallizes
it
but this
is
not
always a guarantee of
purity, as
is
often adulterated
with Spermaceti, White Wax, or Camphor.
To
detect an
APPENDIX.
admixture, dissolve the suspected
hol.
oil in
159
95 per cent. Alco-
Wax
or Spermaceti not being soluble in Alcohol,
they will remain undissolved.
Heat
in a test-tube,
its
and
if
Camphor be
pure
oil
present
it
will
be known by
odor.
The
treated with Iodine congeals into a solid mass,

off
producing perceptible warmth and giving

red and gray vapors.
in a test-tube
yellowishoil
Sulphuric Acid and the
heated
produce a beautiful purple-red color, and the
mixture quickly thickens, and then becomes hard.
486
OIL OF BERGAMOT.
Its specific gravity
0.87
to 0.S8
is
the best means of

Its
testing
its
purity or admixture with Alcohol.

in a test-tube will
It
smell
when heated
determine an adulteration
of Turpentine.
can be distinguished from Oil of

its
Lemon
Liquor
or Oil of Orange by
Potassae.
forming
a clear solution in
487
OIL OF CARAWAY,
as
found in the market,

it
is
pure, or nearly so.
If there
is
any impurity,
will
be Alcohol, which
maybe determined
is
by the
oil's
assuming a milky appearance when water
added
to
it.
488
OIL OF CAJUPUT.
The
rectified oil
is
of a beautiful green color, very
fluid,
and transparent.
The
adulterations are Oil of Turpentine,

lighter oils.
Camphor, Alcohol, and the
Iodine
is
probably
160
the best test of
its
APPENDIX.
purity.
When
dissolved in
it, it
pro-
duces warmth, and thickens into a loose coagulum, which

is
soon changed into a dry, greenish-brown,

specific
brittle mass.
Its
gravity
0.91
will
detect Alcohol and the
lighter oils.
489
OIL OF COPAIBA.
Dissolved in
Muriatic Acid,
it
precipitates
artificial
Camphor
fumes
crystals.
To determine
if
Turpentine be present
;
in large quantities, heat the oil in a test-tube

as they pass over.
smell the
Turpentine
is
naturally contained
in the Oil of Copaiba, but that does not justify the

facturer in
manu-
adding more to
it,
as is often done.
490
OIL OF CEDAR.
This
tine,
is
oil,
from
its
close resemblance to Oil of
Turpen-
perhaps more frequently adulterated with that article
than with any other.
There
is
no
reliable
means of de-
termining to a certainty whether the Turpentine contained

in Oil of
Cedar
is
there naturally or fraudulently.
491
OIL OF CINNAMON.
When
Nitric
Acid
is
added
Oil
to a pure Oil of
is
Cinnamon,
a smell of Bitter
Almond
perceived, and the mixture
assumes a brown, balsamic appearance.

in
When
dissolved
at
an alcoholic solution of Caustic Potassa, the solution

is
first
clear, tinged
with a red-yellow-brown coloration.
APPENDIX.
161
After a while the mixture becomes turbid, the heavy oil

precipitating,
and
in time the mixture

oil readily,
becomes
clear again.
Iodine dissolves the
generating considerable
Sulphuric
warmth, and leaving a tough extract behind.
Acid forms a hard mass of brownish green, changing into

black.
Muriatic Acid gives
it
a violet color.
492
OIL OF CASSIA
is
distinguished from Oil of
Cinnamon and other
adulteroil to
ations
by
its
odor.
Sulphuric Acid changes a pure
a deep olive-green, and Muriatic Acid to a violet color.
The " warmed-paper
test"
is
also useful.
See Oil of Neroli.

'
493
OIL OF CLOVES.
pure
oil is
spontaneously decomposed by Nitric Acid,
forming a reddish-brown, solid mass.

of Sulphuric Acid added to the
coloration
;
small quantity
oil
produces a dark-blue
it is
and on the addition of more Acid

It
is
changed
into a blood-red solid mass. into
perfectly
decomposed
brown
its
flakes
by Chromate of Potassium, the Potassium
losing
yellow color.
it
The
alcoholic solution of Caustic
Potassa congeals
into a crystalline mass, at the
same time
destroying the clove odor.
494
OIL OF JUNIPER BERRIES.
It
test.
has a specific gravity of 0.91

It is usually colorless,
It is
1,
which
is
reliable as a
or light greenish yellow, with
a Turpentine smell.
not very soluble in Alcohol.

14*

1 62
APPENDIX.
495
OIL OF
This
oil is
LAVENDER FLOWERS.
it
of so delicate a nature that
does not suffer
an admixture, except that of Alcohol, without becoming

worthless.
is
Its specific gravity
0.88
at 6o
Fahrenheit
reliable as a test of its purity.
Iodine triturated in the
Oil of Lavender produces violent explosions.

teristic
This charac-
cannot, however, be used as a
test,
except to detect
easily
the
poorer grades, and they can be detected
by
smell.
An
admixture of Alcohol and Oil of Lavender
will explode
when rubbed with

to Oil of
Iodine.
Sulphuric Acid,
when added
Lavender, produces a reddish-brown
color and a yellow shade to the Acid.
496
OIL OF LEMON.
Its
composition being the same as that of Oil of Turpen-
tine, with
which
it is
most frequently adulterated,

is
it is diffi-
cult to detect the impurity unless there
an unusual amount.
its
The odor
oil in
is
the best
mea
1
of ascertaining
purity,
which
can be more readily
erceived
by heating the suspected

on a piece of warmed
a test-tube and smelling the fumes as they pass over

oil
is
or place a few drops of the
white paper, and as the
oil
evaporated the impurities

it
can be detected.
If a stain
remain upon the paper,
will
indicate that a fixed oil was used in the adulteration.
The
addition of Alcohol can be proved by the milky appearance
which
is
produced on the introduction of Water.

is
Its
specific gravity
about 0.8517.
APPENDIX.
163
497
OIL OF NEROLI.
There are three grades of
this oil, viz.,
Oil of Neroli
petit
petale, Oil of Neroli bigarade,
and Oil of Neroli
grain.
The
first
;
named
is
the pure, being distilled from

is
the flowers only

leaf,
the second grade

is
made from
flowers,
and stems; while the third
composed of the second
and Oil of Orange.

purities
is
The
best
means of detecting any imtest."
the
" warmed-paper
Drop
a few drops
it
of the
as
it
oil
upon a piece of warmed white paper, smelling
evaporates.
After evaporation, should there remain

it
a greasy stain upon the paper,

oil
will indicate that a fixed
had been added
to
it.
498
OLIVE
Under
viz.,
OIL.
this
name
there are
many
distinct
oils
sold,
"Peanut Oil," "Oil of Sesame," "Cotton-Seed Oil,"

Salad," and
"Union
oil
is
"Lard
Oil," colored.
The pure
exposure to
of a pale yellowish-green color, with scarcely any
odor, and has a bland, sweetish taste.
On
cold
it
congeals at 38
it
Fahrenheit, and exposure to the air

It
soon renders
If
rancid.
has a specific gravity of 0.9153.
one ounce of Aqua Ammonise be added to two ounces

oil,
of the
and the mixture violently agitated, a perfect

is
milky solution will be formed, which

of
its
an excellent
test
purity.
Its
congealing property will also detect an

oils.
admixture of other
if
Nitric
is
Acid colors
it
green, and
adulterated the mixture
of a yellowish gray.
To
test
determine the "fraudulent oils" the Aqua Ammoniae
1 64
APPENDIX.
is
the most reliable, as none of the so-called Olive Oils will
form a permanent mixture with the Ammonia, soon separating after the agitation has ceased.
499
OIL OF ORIGANUM.
This
Alcohol,
oil
is
frequently adulterated with Turpentine or
chiefly
done
is
in France,
where
it is
manufactured.
since a strictly
The
specific gravity
uncertain as a
test,
pure article cannot be obtained.
Kane
gives the specific
gravity at 0.867, Brande at 0.909, and
Lewis
at
0.940.
The odor
is
the only
test,
and that
is
not conclusive.
500
OIL OF ORANGE.
Owing
very
to its
becoming so soon impregnated with the

to light or air, or to both,
odor of Turpentine on exposure

it is
difficult to
determine whether the Turpentine was

it
naturally contained in
or
had been fraudulently added.

the tests for purity of that
Being closely related
to
Lemon,
oil are reliable for the Oil
of Orange.
501
OIL OF PEPPERMINT.
Alcohol
is
frequently used as an adulteration
also Oil
of Turpentine, and the
common
it
mints or weeds.
if
Dissolve
the solu-
the suspected oil in 95 per cent. Alcohol, and

tion has a milky appearance
is
owing
to mints or Turwill
pentine.
If the adulteration
is
Turpentine, the odor
APPENDIX.
expose
it;
if
165
weeds, the taste
will.
Be
careful to have
your Alcohol 90 per cent, to 95 per cent., as below 90 per cent, a pure Oil of Peppermint will not form a clear
solution.
Another
oil
;
test
for
Turpentine
is
to rub Iodine
with the
if so adulterated, an explosion follows.

its
Nitric
Acid added to four times
volume of Oil of Peppermint
produces a purple-red color.
With other
oils it
merely
becomes a reddish brown.

0.89 to 0.92.
It
has a specific gravity of from
502
OIL OF PIMENTO.
Adulterated with Oil
resembles that
it
of
Cloves,
which
it
so closely
can hardly be detected.
It is also
adul-
terated with other oils;
the Oil of Cloves

It
tests
could
be used to determine the admixture.

gravity of 1.021.
lias
a specific
503
OIL OF ROSE.
Spermaceti, White
Wax,
Oil of Rose Geranium, also

are used to adulterate this
oil in
other volatile and fixed
oils,
high-priced
oil. if
Dissolve the suspected

there
95 percent.
Alcohol, and
stance
it
remain undissolved a flaky sub-
will
indicate either
oil
is
Wax
or Spermaceti.
Drop
few drops of the

smelling
it
on a piece of warmed white paper,
as
it
evaporated: you can often thus detect
an impurity.
After the evaporation, should a stain remain

it
it.
upon the paper,

been mixed with
it
will
be conclusive that a fixed
oil
had
oil,
When
adulterated with a volatile
will
not become concrete when heated.
166
APPENDIX.
504
OIL OF ROSE GERANIUM.
That having a brownish
tint
is
preferable to the greenish
or white, although the color purity or fineness.

It suffers
is
not positive proof of
its
the same admixture as the
other high-priced volatile

are the same.
oils,
and the
tests for
purity-
See Oil of Rose.
505
OIL OF ROSEMARY.
Adulterated with Turpentine chiefly.
To
detect, dis-
solve the suspected oil in Alcohol; if pure, a perfect solu-
tion will be formed.
Alcohol will not dissolve Turpentine.

specific gravity of 0.897.
Oil of
Rosemary has a
50S
OIL OF
This
oil is
SANDALWOOD.
It is
if
used medicinally, and as a perfume.

Castor
Oil.
largely adulterated with
To
determine
Castor Oil be present, place half a drachm of the suspected

oil in
a capsule and heat
it it
on a sand-bath, or put
until the oil contains
it
into a
glass test-tube
and heat
no odor
of Sandalwood.
Should there be any residue, add eight

it
;
drops of Nitric Acid to
and when the action has ceased

If adulit.
add slowly a solution of Carbonate of Sodium.

terated with Castor Oil,
its
well-known smell
will detect
The "warmed-paper
See
test for
test" can also be used to advantage.
Oil of Neroli.
APPENDIX.
167
507
OIL OF SASSAFRAS.
The
specific gravity, 1.094, will detect an adulteration
with Alcohol.
Iodine dissolved in
it
produces a clear
solution without thickening.
The
addition of one part of
Sulphuric Acid to two parts of Oil of Sassafras produces a
green color not obtainable with any other

application of heat to this green mixture,
it
oil.
On
the
changes into a
blood-red.
When
Oil of Sassafras has been kept a long
time
it
precipitates transparent crystals.
Another
test
pure Oil of Sassafras will dissolve india-rubber.
508
OIL OF SAVIN.
Its specific gravity, 0.915, is a
good
test
of
its
purity.
509
OIL OF SPEARMINT.
After distillation
it
has a pale-yellow or greenish color,

color.
It
which
is
is
changed by age into a red or mahogany
subject to the
its
same admixtures
as Oil of
tests.
Peppermint,
and
purity
is
determined by the same
510
OIL OF TANSY
is
quite frequently adulterated with Turpentine or Alcohol.
To determine an admixture
to the suspected oil.
of Turpentine, add Alcohol

is
If the solution
is
clear, the oil
is
pure, so far as Turpentine
concerned.
If adulterated
will
with Alcohol, the
oil,
on the addition of Water,
assume a milky appearance.
68
APPENDIX.
OIL OF
is
511 VERBENA
as
subject to the
same admixtures
test"
is
the other volatile
oils.
The " warmed-paper
preferable to any other
to detect impurities.
See Oil of Neroli.
512
OIL OF WINTERGREEN.
Its specific gravity, 1.173, is the best test of its purity.
It is
the heaviest of the
known
essential oils.
Alcohol and
the fixed oils are the chief adulterations.
OIL OF
Is
513 WORMSEED
Its specific
seldom
if
ever adulterated.
gravity
is
0.908.
OIL OF
This
oil is
514 WORMWOOD.
oil.
very largely adulterated with Turpentine or
Alcohol, colored green to imitate a pure
To determine
the presence of either of these admixtures, apply the tests for
Oil of Tansy.
515
OIL OF YLANG-YLANG.
The "warmed-paper
purity of this
oil.
test"
is
reliable to
determine the
See Oil of Neroli.
APPENDIX.
169
ADULTERATIONS OF
SPICES, ETC.
51S GROUND CLOVES.

Allspice
is
very
much
used to adulterate this Spice, and

is
no doubt
reduced.
will
It
continue to be until the price of Cloves
can readily be detected by careful tasting.
517 GROUND CINNAMON.

The poorer grades of Cinnamon Bark
water
are frequently
ground and flavored with Oil of Cinnamon.

test
The
cold-
would expose
this.
See Ground Ginger.
518 GROUND GINGER.

Corn Meal
is
an ingredient to a much larger extent in
this spice than
many
suppose.
It
The aromatic
is
is
supplied
with powdered Capsicum.
very easily detected by
throwing a teaspoonful into a tumblerful of Water, and

watching
it
as
it is
precipitated
then pour off the Water
and carefully
taste
it.
519 GROUND MUSTARD.

Corn Meal, Flour, and powdered Capsicum are quite
frequently
found in
packages
labelled
"Pure Ground
Mustard."
directed to
The eye
it.
will detect the
admixture after being
Or throw a
it
teaspoonful into a tumblerful of

it.
Water, and, after
has settled, carefully taste
170
APPENDIX.
520 GROUND BLACK PEPPER.

To
pour
detect any foreign matter in this spice, throw a tea-
spoonful into a tumblerful of Water.

off the
After
it.
it
has settled,
Water, and carefully
taste
521 CREAM OF TARTAR.

Flour, Terra Alba, Alum, and Chalk are the chief ingredients found in adulterated
Cream of Tartar. To determine
the admixture of Flour, rub a few grains of Iodine with
one ounce of the suspected Cream of Tartar ;

terated, a blue tint to the mixture will
if
so adul-
be produced.
Or
its
by dissolving a small quantity

presence by the stickiness.
its
in
Water you can prove
Chalk may be determined by

;
effervescing on the addition of diluted acids
Alum by
to crys-
dissolving in hot water

tallize
;
and allowing the solution
Terra Alba and other clays by their insolubility in
a hot solution of Caustic Potassa.
522
GLYCERINE
is
often
adulterated
with
Grape-Sugar,
which may be
detected by heating the suspected Glycerine in a test-tube
with a small piece of Caustic Potassa

will
the Sugar,
if
present,
be changed
to a dirty black color.

it
If the adulteration
be Cane- Sugar,
assumes a blue
tint.
Treated with a
solution of Nitrate of Silver, if any impurities are contained

in the Glycerine a white or dirty white precipitate will
be
the result.
Any
excess of Chlorine or Chlorides
may be
; ;
APPENDIX.
detected with a solution of Nitrate of Silver
;
171
if
any im-
purities exist, a white precipitate will be formed.
When
perfectly pure, Glycerine
is
not affected by this solution,
and
will
be odorless and colorless.
Lead may be proven
by Sulphide of Ammonium, and Lime by Oxalate of
Amit is
monium.
The
heavier
its
specific gravity, the better
ARTIFICIAL WINES
AND LIQUORS.
The
following formulas are used by rectifiers and comIt

is
pounders of liquors.
without
first
unlawful to
compound them
They
are
taking out a compounder's license.

to
produced here simply to show

mixed.
what extent liquors are
523
PORT WINE.
Cider (old and
filtered), 5 gallons
2
1
;
gallons;
Powdered Cinnamon,
Powdered Cloves,
1
ounce;
ounce
Ground Orange
Sugar, 4 pounds
Peel, J^
ounce
Alum,
y
2
1
ounce
Mallow Flowers,
Water,
gallon.
y
2
pound
The aromatics
through.
are packed in a percolator,
and
dilute
Alcohol poured upon them until eight ounces have passed
The Mallow Flowers
are boiled in the

all
Water
for
half an hour, and strained.
Mix them
together.
; ;
172
APPENDIX.
524
SHERRY WINE.
Cider, old, 3 gallons;

Sugar,
1
gallon
pound
drachms
;
Orange
Water,
Peel, 2
1
gallon
Caramel,
Mix them.
525 CATAWBA WINE.

Cider,
1
gallon;
Alcohol, 16 ounces;

Sugar,
1
ounce
troypound.
Mix them.
526
COGNAC BRANDY.
2 gallons
;
Oil of Cognac, 30 drops Sugar, 4 ounces;
Calcined Magnesia, a
sufficient quantity
Water,
gallon
Caramel, sufficient to color.
Mix them.
527
BRANDY.
Alcohol,
Water,
^ gallon; ^ gallon
;
Acetic Ether, 6 drachms
Caramel,
Mix them.
;;
APPENDIX.
173
528 RYE WHISKY.

Gin, 12 ounces
;
Tincture of Kino,
Glycerine,
Jj
;
pound
y
2
pound
Alcohol, 95 per cent., 4 gallons;
Water,
2 gallons
;
Prune Juice, 6 ounces

Caramel,
Mix them.
529 BOURBON WHISKY.

Alcohol, 50 per cent., 3 gallons
;
Essence of Bourbon,
Glycerine, 4 ounces
;
ounce
Prune Juice, 3 ounces
Mix them.
530
GIN.
2
gallons;
Oil of Juniper (berries), 40 drops
Glycerine, y^ pound
Water,
gallon.
Mix them.
531
JAMAICA RUM.
Alcohol, 60 per cent., 3 gallons;
Rum
Essence, 3 ounces
Glycerine,
y
2
pound
Caramel,
Mix them.
is*
; ;
174
APPENDIX.
532
ST. CROIX RUM. Alcohol, 60 per cent., 3 gallons;
Rum
Essence,
1^
ounces;
Glycerine,
^ pound
533
Caramel,
Mix them.
JAMAICA OR ST. CROIX RUM. New England Rum, 1 gallon

\
Glycerine,
y
2
pound
Mix them.
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES ADOPTED BY THE UNITED STATES PHARMACEUTICAL ASSOCIATION.
534r
WEIGHTS.
POUND.
OUNCES.
DRACHMS.
SCRUPLES.
GRAINS.
Bbi
12
Si
= =
added
96
8
31
Note.
= = =
288
24
3
42^
31
grains
to the Avoirdupois
= = = =
5760 480 60
gr.
20
it
ounce will make
equal to the above ounce.
535
MEASURES.
GALLON.
Cong.
PINTS.
FLUIDOUNCES.
=5
128
Oi
l6=
FLUIDRACHMS.
1024
128
8
3i
= = = =
MINIMS.
6l,440
7680
480 60
APPENDIX.
175
536
GRADUATED DOSES.
Medium
age,
i,
or
drachm
2
2 or 14 to 21 years, /z,
scruples;
7 to 14 years,
^,
J
or
drachm
4 years,
%,
or 15 grains;
3 years, 3^, or
2 years,
1
grains;
year,
is
^, or 8 grains ^, or 5 grains.
4 fluidounces;
2
A A A A A
teacup
wineglass
estimated to contain
" " "
"
tablespoon
dessertspoon "
" "
"
" " "
"
"
fluidounces;
^
\y 2
1
fluidounce
"
"
fluidrachms;
fluidrachm.
teaspoon
"
537
FRIGORIFIC MIXTURES
MIXTURES.
WITH
SINKS
ICE.
DEGREE OF COLD
PRODUCED.
THERMOMETER
Snow
or Pounded Ice
Ice
2 parts
1
Muriate of Sodium
Snow or Pounded
Snow
Muriate of Sodium Muriate of Ammonium

or
5 2
1
" "
to
5
12
" "
tO
Pounded Ice
Muriate of Sodium Muriate of Ammonium Nitrate of Potassium
24 10
5 5
"
Snow
or
Pounded Ice
12
5 5
Muriate of Sodium
Nitrate of
Ammonium
Snow
Dilute Sulphuric Acid
3 2 8
5
Snow
Muriatic Acid
Snow
Dilute Nitric Acid
4 4
5
Snow
Muriate of Calcium
Snow
Crystallized Muriate of Calcium
2 3
3
Snow
Potash
" " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " "
to
18
25
to
From +32
From +32
From +32
From +32
From +32
From +32
23 to 27 to 30 to 40 to 50 to 51
to
176
APPENDIX.
FRIGORIFIC MIXTURES
538
WITHOUT
THERMOMETER
SINKS
ICE.
DEGREE OF COLD
PRODUCED.
Muriate of
Ammonium
Nitrate of Potassium
5 parts"| 5
From +50
to -|-io c
Water
Muriate of Ammonium Nitrate of Potassium Sulphate of Sodium
16
5
5
From +50 From +50

}
to
+4 +4
46
Water
Nitrate of
16
Ammonium
1 1
Water
Nitrate of
= "
to
46
Ammonium
1 1 1
Carbonate of Sodium
From +50
1
to
-7 -3
-io
57
Water
Sulphate of Sodium Dilute Nitric Acid
3 2
From +50
to
S3
Sulphate of Sodium Muriate of Ammonium Nitrate of Potassium Dilute Nitric Acid

Sulphate of Sodium Nitrate of Ammonium Dilute Nitric Acid
4
2
From +50
to
60
4 6
5
From
::
-f-50
to
-14 -12 -21

o
4.3O
64
4 9 4
9 6
Phosphate of Sodium Dilute Nitric Acid Phosphate of Sodium

Nitrate of Ammonium Dilute Nitric Acid
From +5
to
62
4
8
5 5
:}
"-
From +50
From +50
to
7i
Sulphate of Sodium Muriatic Acid Sulphate of Sodium Dilute Sulphuric Acid
to
to
5o 47
" }
From +50
This table consists of Mixtures having the power of generating

or creating cold, without the aid of ice, sufficient for all useful and
philosophical purposes, in any part of the world, at any season.
COMBINATIONS OF FRIGORIFIC MIXTURES.

MIXTURES.
53
THERMOMETER
SINKS
DEGREE OF COLD
PRODUCED.
""
,t
C
")
From
o to
34
50 46
34
...
" "
<<
I From
J
34
to
16
Dilute Nitric Acid
4
::::
Snow... Dilute Nitric Acid
From
}
o to
46
APPENDIX.
77
MEDICAL TERMS FREQUENTLY USED.
540
Uncia, vel unciae.
An
ounce, or ounces.
3 Drachma,
vel drachmae.
Scrupulus, vel scrupuli.

Octarius, vel octarii.
A drachm, or drachms. A scruple, or scruples.

pint, or pints.
O
f"5
Fluiduncia, vel
ounces.
fluidunciae.
fluidounce,
or fluid-
f3 Fluidrachma, vel fluidrachmae.
fluidrachm, or
flui-
drachms.
A. aa.
Ana.
Abd.
Abdom.
Of each. Abdomen.
The
belly.
capilli.
Abradatur capillitium, or abradantur

of the head be shaved
off.
Let the hair
Abs. febr.
Absente febre.
In the absence of fever.

the bowels.
Ad alvum solvendam, vel movendam. To open Ad deliquium, vel ad syncopen. To fainting. Ad dolorem leniendum. To mitigate pain. Ad 2 vie. Ad duas vices. At twice taking. Ad tres vices. At thrice taking.
A.d quartern
vicem.
Up
to the fourth time.
Ad
gr. acid.
Ad
gratum aciditatem.
To
this
an agreeable
acidity.
Ad hanc Ad libit.
Add.
H*
formam, magnitudinem.
To
form or
size.
Ad
libitum.
At
pleasure.
Adde, or Addantur.
Add.
78
APPENDIX.
By
adding.
Addendo.
Addendus.
To
be added.
nucis moschatae.
Ad magnitudinem
nutmeg.
To
the size of a
Admov.
Admoveatur or Admoveantur.
Apply.
Ad saturand. Ad saturandum. Until saturated. Ad somnum conciliandum. To procure sleep. Adst. febr. Adstante febre. When the fever is on. Ad vomitum concitandum. To excite vomiting. Ad vomitum compescendum. To allay vomiting.
Aggred.
febr.
Aggrediente febre.
While the fever
is
coming on.
Altern. horis.
Alternis horis.
Every other hour.
Alternis noctibus.
Aluta.
Every other night.
Leather.
Alvo
adst.
Alvo
adstricta.
When
the belly
is
bound.
Aq.
bull.
Aqua
bulliens.
Boiling water.
Aq. com.
Aq. Aq.
destil.
Aqua communis.
Aqua
destillata.
Common
water.
Distilled water.
ferv.
Aqua
fervens.
Boiling water.
Aqua
Aqua Aqua
Aqua
fluviatilis.
River water.
Spring water.
fontis vel fontana.

nivalis.
Snow
water.
pluviatilis.
tosti panis.
Rain water.
Toast and water.
avellanse.
Aqua
Avellana, ad
Bis ind.
Bull.
molem
To
a day.
the size of a filbert
Bis indies.
It
Twice
Bulliat.
should boil.
boil.
Bulliant.
They should
maris.
B. m.
Balneum
water-bath.
APPENDIX.
B. v.
79
Balneum
vaporis.
skull.
vapor-bath.
Calvaria.
The
Cap.
Capiat.
Take.
Capillitium abradatur.
Capill. abrad.
Let the head be
shaved.
Cerevisia.
Beer.
Chart.
Chartula, vel chartulae.
Coch.
Cochlear, vel cochlearia.
Coch. ampl.
fSss.
Cochleare
A small oaper, or papers. A spoonful, or spoonfuls. amplum. A tablespoonful. About

infantis.
Coch. infant.
Cochleare
A A
child's spoonful.
About
f 3j.
Coch. magn. Coch. med.

spoonful.
Cochleare magnum.
tablespoonful.
Cochleare mediocre vel medium.
dessert-
About
f 3jss.
Coch. parv.
f3j-
Cochleare parvum.
teaspoonful.
About
Ccerul.
Cceruleus. Colatus.
Blue.
Col.
Colat.
Colet.
Strained. Of, or to be strained liquor.

It
Colaturse.
Coletur.
should be strained.
Colent.
Collyr.
Colentur.
They should be
strained.
Collyrium.
An
eye-water.
Comp.
Cong.
Cons.
Compositus.
Congius.
Conserva.
Compound,
or compounded.
A gallon. A conserve.
Let them be well rubbed together.
Conterantur probe.
Cont. med.
Continuantur medicamenta.
The medicines
should be continued.
Contr.
Contritus.
Ground
to a fine powder.
!8o
Contus.
Contusus.
Boil.
APPENDIX.
Bruised, or broken.
Coq.
Coque.
Coquantur.
Cort.
They should
boil.
Cortex.
A
The
bark.
Coxa.
The
hip.
Coxaeluvium.
Crast.
hip-bath.
Crastinus.
To-morrow.
C. m.
Cras mane.
s.
To-morrow morning.
C. m.
Cras mane sumendus.
To be
taken to-morrow
morning.
Cucurbit, cruent.
is
Cucurbitulae cruentse.
is
This expression
used
when blood
to
be drawn by scarification and
cupping.
Cucurbitulas affrgere.
Cuj.
Cujusl.
To
Of
apply cupping glasses.
Cujus.
Of
which.
any.
Cujuslibet.
Cyath. these.
Cyathus.
Cyatho
theae.
In a cup of
tea.
Cyathus vinosus.
Let the
pills
A wineglass. A
proper consistence.
Deaur.
pil.
be gilded.
Deb.
spiss.
Debita spissitudo.
Decoct.
Decoctum.
A
Of
decoction.
Decoct, hordei.
Barley-water.
Decub.
Decubitus.
lying down.
De
d. in d.
De
It
die in diem.
alvi.
From day
Stools.
to day.
Dej. alvi.
Dejectiones
Det.
Detur.
should be given.
Devoret.
Let him swallow.
Dieb.
alt.
Diebus
alternis.
tertiis
Every other day.

Every third day
Dieb.
tert.
Diebus
Digitus.
finger.
APPENDIX.
Digitus pedis.
Diluculo.
181
toe.
Early in the morning.

One-half.
Dim.
Dimidius.
Dir. prop.
Directione propria.
With a proper
direction.
Dividatur massa.
Let the mass be divided.
Donee
Donee
Donee
alv. bis dej.
Donee
alvus bis dejiciat.
Until two
stools
nave been obtained.
alv. sol. fuer.
Donee
alvus soluta fuerit.
Until a
stool has
been obtained.
alvus probe responderit.
Donee
alvus
sit
soluta.
Donee
Donee
alvus
commode
purgetur.
Until the bowels be
well purged or opened.
supervenerit vomitus.
Until vomiting ensue, or
shall occur.
Durante dolore.
During the pain.

Whilst the difficulty of
breathing
Durante dyspnoea.
continues.
Durante paroxysmo.
Ejusd.
Elect.
During the paroxysm or
fit.
Ejusdem.
Of
the same.
Electuarium.
The
electuary.
Empl.
Emplastrum.
plaster.
Enem.
Enema.
clyster.
Enemata.
Clysters.
Ex
quovis vehiculo crasso.
In any thick vehicle or men-
struum.
Ex
quovis vehiculo idoneo.

sup.
alut.
In any proper vehicle.

alutam.
Ext.
Extende super
Spread
upon
leather.
Ft. pil. xij.
pills.
Fac
vel fiat pilulas
duodecim.
Make
twelve
82
APPENDIX.
Febre durante.
Feb. dur.
Fel.
Bile.
During the
fever.
Fem.
intern.
Femoribus
internis.
On
the inner part of
the thighs.
Fermentum.
Ft. h.
Yeast.
Fiat haustus. Fiat
Let a draught be made.
F.
s.
a.
ft.
secundum artem.
flat,
Make according
Make, or
let
to art.
F. vel
Fac, vel
vel fiant.
be made.
F. venaes.
Fiat massa.
Fist.
Fiat venaesectio.
Bleed.
Let a vein be opened.
Let a mass be made.

Fistula armata.
arm.
clyster pipe
and bladder
fitted for use.
Fl.
Fluidus.
Folia.
Liquid
Leaves.
also
by measure.
Fol.
Fonticulus, vel fontinella

Fotus.
fiat.
Let an issue be established.
fomentation.
Garg.
Gargarisma.
gargle.
Gel. quav.
Gelatina quavis.
In any kind of
jelly.
Gelatina
ribesiae.
vituli.
Currant
jelly.
Gelatina
Calves' foot jelly.
Genu.
G.
Gr.
Gtt.
g. g.
The
knee.
guttae gambogiae.
Gummi
Gamboge.
Grains.
Granum.
Gutta.
grain.
Grana.
Guttae.
drop.
Drops.
drops.
Gutt. quibusd.
Guttat.
Guttis quibusdam.
tatim.
With a few
Gut-
Drop by drop.
iij.
Har.
pil.
sum.
Harum
pilularum sumantur
tres.
Three
of these
pills
should be taken.
Haust.
Haustus.
draught.
Hepar.
The
liver.
APPENDIX.
Hirudines applicentur, vel admoveantur.
applied.
183
Let leeches be
Horis
alternis.
Every second hour.

Hor. decub.
Horis
tertiis.
Every
third hour.
to bed.
to
sleep,
Hora
to
decubitus.
At going
Hor. som.
or on
Hora somni.
rest.
Just before going
retiring
Hor. un.
spatio.
Horse unius spatio.
At the expiration of an hour. At the intermediate
Hor. interm.
Horis intermediis.
hours between what has been ordered at stated times.
Impluvium.
Ind.
Inf.
The shower-bath.
Indies.
From day
Pour
in.
to day.
Infunde.
Infundibulum.
Infus.
funnel.
Infusum.
An
infusion.
Infusum carnis bubuli.

Inguen.
Beef-tea.
The
groin.
In impetu effervescentiae.
Inj.
In the act of effervescence.
enem.
Injiciatur
enema.
clyster should be given.

flask.
In lagena bene obturata. In pulm.
In a well-stoppered In gruel.
a powder.
In pulmento.
tere.
In pulv.
vel tritura.
Rub into Rub to
In pulv. subtilis tere,
a very fine powder.
Insperge, vel inspergatur paullulum.
Spread a
little,
or
let
little
be spread.
Inter effervescendum.
During effervescence.
trituration.
Inter terendum.
During
Invadente paroxysmo caloris.
When
Of
the
hot stage
is
coming on.
Jecur.
The
liver.
Jecinoris.
the liver.
Juglandis instar.
The
size
of a walnut.
84
APPENDIX.
Veal-broth. Gruel.
Jus vitulinum.
Jusculum avenae, vel avenaceum.

Jusculum pullinum.
Chicken-broth.
Lac asinorum. Lac caprinum.

Lat. dol.
Asses* milk.
Goats' milk.
Lateri dolenti.
To
the side that
is
affected.
Lb.
fib.
Libra.
pound weight, or a wine
pint.
Lumbus.
The
loin.
M.
Manipulus.
Misce.
A handful.
ankle.
M.
Mix.
Malleolus.
The
Maneat
in lecto.
Let him stay in bed.

primo.
Mane
Mass.
pr.
Mane
By
Very early
in the
morning.
Massa.
mass.
Mensura. Mic. pan.
measure.
panis.
Mica
crumb of bread.
drachm.
Min.
Minimum.
The
sixtieth part of a
Mistura.
Mittatur.
A
)
mixture.
>
There should be
sent.
Mittantur. J
Mitt. sang, ad gxij saltern.
Mittatur sanguis ad uncias
duodecim
ounces at
saltern.
least.
Let blood be taken away to twelve
Mod.
Mor.
Mtt.
presc.
Modo
bulk.
praescripto.
In the manner directed.
Moles.
sol.
The
Mitte.
More
solito.
In the usual manner.
Send.
Multo mane.
No.

In number.
the neck.
Numero.
Nucha.
The nape of
APPENDIX.
N. m.
185
Nux moschata.
s.
nutmeg.
N.
t.
n.
Ne
tradas sine nuramo.

it.
Do
not deliver the
medicine unless paid for

0.
Octarius.
pint
twenty ounces.
Obturatur vas.
01. lin.
s. i.
Let the vessel be stoppered.

lini sine igne.
Oleum
Cold drawn linseed
oil.
Omn.
hor.
Omni
hora.
Every hour.
Omn.
bih.
bid.
Omni
bihorio.
biduo.
Every two days.
Omn.
Omni
Every two hours.

morning.
Omn.
noct.
Omn. man. Omni
Omni mane.
nocte.
Every
Every night.
Omni
O.
o. o.
quadr. hor.
Omni
quadrante horse.
Every
quarter of an hour.
Oleum
olivse
optimum.
Best olive
oil.
Ope.
By means
Pondere.
of.
Ope
pencilli camellini.
By means of
a camel-hair pencil.
P. P.
By
weight.
8e.
Partes aequales.
Equal parts or quantities.

the hand.
Partitis vicibus.
Palma.
Part. vie.
The palm of
Part dos.
Partitis dosibus.
all at
In divided times or doses, instead of
once.
Pediluvium.
foot-bath.
Per biduum, per triduum.

Per. op. emet.
For two or three days.
Peracta operatione emetici.

is
When
first
the
operation of the emetic

Phiala prius bene agitata.
finished.
The
bottle
being
well
shaken.
Pil.
Pilula, vel pilulse.

rivo.
pill,
or
pills.
Pleno
In a
full
stream.
Pollux.
The thumb. The ham.

1
Poples.
6*
86
liq.
APPENDIX.
Post singulas sedes liquidas.
After
Post sing. sed.
every loose stool.

Ppt.
P.
r.
Praeparata.
n.
Prepared.
Pro
re nata.
According to circumstances ; occa-
sionally.
P. rat.
set.
Pro ratione
aetatis.
According to the age of
the patient.
Pug.
Pugillus.
A pinch
between the forefinger and the
thumb.
Pulv.
Pyxis.
Pulvis.
Pixida.
1
A powder. A pill-box.
|
J
Q.
h. 2da,
Quaque hora secunda,

vel tertia, etc.
placet.
sufficit.
Every two or three

hours, etc.
vel 3ia, etc. J
Q.
Q.
p.
s.
Quantum
Quantum
As much
as
as
you
please.
suffice.
As much
may
Quor. R.
Of which.
Take.
Radix.
Recipe.
Rad.
root.
Recidivum.
relapse.
Red.
in pulv.
Redactus in pulverem.
Powdered.
It
Redig. in pulv.
Redigatur in pulverem.
should be
reduced to powder.
Reg. umbil.
Regio umbilici.
The
parts about the navel.
Ren.
Repet.
The kidney.
Repetatur.
It
should be continued.
Repetantur.
They should be continued.

Retinaculum.
S.
S. a.
truss.
Signa.
Write.
Secundum artem.
According to
art.
Sanguis mittatur, vel detrahatur.
Let blood be drawn.
APPENDIX.
Semicupium.
Semidr.
187
half-bath, or hip-bath.
Semidrachma.
Semihora.
Half a drachm.
Semih.
Half an hour.
Serum
lactis.
Whey.
Sesquidrachma.
Sesquih.
drachm and a
half.
Sesquihora.
Sesuncia.
An
hour and a
half.
Sesunc.
Sesquiuncia.
An
ounce and a
half.
Setaceum.
Sgn. n. pr.
seton.
Signetur nomine proprio.
Write upon
it
the
usual name.
Si n. val.
Si op. sit.
Si Si
non
valeat.
sit.
If
it
do not answer.
opus
If necessary.
Si vir. perm.
Si vires permittant.
If the strength allow.
Sing.
Singulorum.
Of
each.
Singultus.
Hiccough.
Spine of the back, backbone.
Spina dorsi.
Ss.
Semisse.
A half.
Drachma cum
semisse.
drachm
and a
St.
half.
It
Stet.
should stand.
stand.
coctionis.
Stent.
They should
coct.
Sub
fin.
Sub finem
When
the boiling
is
nearly finished.
Subinde.
Now
and then.
Sum.
tal.
Sumat talem.
Take one
like this.
Summo
S. v. S. v.
mane.
Spiritus vini.
Ardent
spirit
of any strength.
G.
Sp. vini Gallici.
French brandy.
Spirit of wine.
S. v. r.
S. v.
t.
Spiritus vini rectificatus.
Spiritus vini tenuior.
Proof-spirit, or half alcohol
and half water.
88
APPENDIX,
Sypho.
syringe.
Temp.
Tinct.
Trit.
dext.
Tempori dextro.
To
the right temple.
Tinctura.
Tritus.
tincture.
6-round to powder.
Troches, or lozenges.
prsescripto.
Troch.
Trochisci.
Ult. prescr.
Ultimo
The
last
ordered.
Urgenti Urgenti
flatu.
Flatulence being troublesome.
tusse.
The cough
increasing.
Vasculum pro thea

Ventriculo jejuno.
(a teacup) contains about f îv.
The stomach being empty.

Let a
blister
Vesicatorium applicetur, vel admoveatur.

applied.
Vit. ov.
be
Vitellum ovi.
The yolk of an
egg.
V.
o. s.
Vitello ovi solutus.
Dissolved in the yolk ot an
egg-
V.
s.
Vensesectio.
suppr.
Bleeding from a vein.

suppresso.
Vom. Vom.
Vomitu
The vomiting being
stopped.
urg.
Vomitione urgente.
When
the
vomiting
begins.
Vulnus curare.
To
dress a
wound.
PART
II.
(189)
IMPROVED SYRUP OF PROTOXIDE OF IRON.

Sulphate of Iron (crystallized), 1300 grains
Water of Ammonia
Nitric
(sp. gr. 960), 3 fluidounces
Acid
(sp. gr. 1.393), 1
fluidounce;
Oil of Sassafras, 3 minims
Alcohol,
y
2
fluiddrachm;
Sugar (granulated), a
Water, a
Dissolve the Sulphate of Iron and two ounces of Sugar

in
one pint of Water.
Add
the
Water of Ammonia gradTransfer this to a strainer,
ually, stirring with a glass rod.
and wash the
precipitate with sweetened
Water
two ounces
Ammoit
of Sugar to the pint

nia.
until free
from Sulphate of
Place the
magma
in a large mortar.
Add
Mix
to
four
ounces of Sugar and two ounces of Water.

to the mixture
well,
and
add gradually the Nitric Acid diluted with
three ounces of Water.
Toward
the last
add the Acid,
drop by drop,
until the color of the ferrous oxide just be-
gins to change to a
bottle to hold
it
brown
upon
color.
Having graduated a
two
pints, place
this,
twenty ounces of Sugar in
and
filter
the liquid
filter
adding Water,
if
necessary,
through the
pints.
to bring the measure of the
whole to two
Dissolve the Oil of Sassafras in the Alcohol, and
mix
it
with the Syrup.
Finally,
add
to the
Syrup diluted
Nitric
Acid
in quantity just sufficient to render the prep-
aration slightly acid.

tation,
Dissolve the Sugar by simple agiif
without heat, and
necessary
filter
again through
paper.
190
ADOPTED BY THE AMERICAN PHARMACEUTICAL
ASSOCIATION.
ELIXIRS.
541
SIMPLE ELIXIR.
Spirit of
Orange,
y
2
fluidounce
;
Stronger Alcohol, 4 fluidounces
Cinnamon Water,
6 fluidounces
Syrup, 6 fluidounces.
Mix them.
Filter through paper-pulp,
made
as follows
beat the scraps of chemically pure filtering paper in a
mortar in the proportion of sixty grains of Paper to half

a fluidounce of Water, add to the sixteen fluidounces of
the Elixir, agitate briskly for a few
to a paper-lined funnel
moments, then
transfer
and
filter.
542
RED
Simple
Elixir,
ELIXIR.
Tincture of Cochineal Comp., j fluidounce;
15^
fluidounces.
Mix them.
;;
I92
SEMI- OFFICINAL FORMULAS.
543
ELIXIR OF VALERIANATE OF AMMONIUM. Red Elixir, 16 fluidounces;
Valerianate of
Dissolve the
Ammonium, 256 grains. Ammonium in the Red Elixir.
544
Elixir of Valerianate
AMMONIUM WITH
16 fluidounces;
QUINIA. of Ammonium,
Sulphate of Quinia, 128 grains.

Dissolve the Quinia in the Elixir of Valerianate of
Am-
monium.
545
ELIXIR OF BISMUTH, (LIQUID BISMUTH). Citrate of Bismuth and Ammonium, 256 grains;
Distilled Water,
warm, 4 ounces
Water of Ammonia, a
Simple Elixir,
sufficient quantity
sufficient to
make 16
ounces.
Dissolve the Bismuth in the Water, with the aid of
Water
of
Ammonia, added drop by drop ;

Elixir.
then mix with the
Simple
54S
ELIXIR OF BROMIDE OF POTASSIUM.
Bromide of Potassium, 640 grains
Red
trituration,
Elixir, 16 fluidounces.
Dissolve the Bromide of Potassium in the
Red
Elixir,
by
and
filter, if
necessary.
ELIXIRS.
193
547
ELIXIR OF CALISAYA BARK.
Tincture of Cinchonia, U.
S. P.,
22 fluidrachms.
fluidounces.
Simple Elixir,
sufficient to
make 16
Mix them.
548
ELIXIR OF CALISAYA BARK
Citrate of Iron
Distilled Water,
WITH
IRON.
Elixir of Calisaya Bark, 15 fluidounces;

warm,
the
1
fluidounce.
Dissolve the Iron

Elixir
;
salt in
warm
water, and
add
to the
filter if
necessary.
549
ELIXIR OF CINCHONIA COMPOUND.
Tincture of Cinchonia Com., U.
S. P., 22
fluidrachms;
Simple Elixir,
sufficient to
filter.
make
16 fluidounces.
Mix them, and
ELIXIR OF CINCHONIA
Elixir of Cinchonia
550 COMPOUND WITH

Comp., 15 fluidounces;
IRON.
Citrate of Iron
Distilled Water,
warm,
fluidounce.
Dissolve the Iron salt in the Water, and add to the

Elixir.
Mix them.
551
ELIXIR OF CITRATE OF IRON.
Same
1
as formula
No. 43.
17
94
552 ELIXIR OF PYROPHOSPHATE OF AND STRYCHNIA.

Strychnia,
1
,
IRON, QUINIA,
grain;
;
Citric Acid, 5 grains
Alcohol, 3 ounces;
Spirit of
Orange, 80 drops
to 150
,
Syrup,
warmed
6 fluidounces;

Distilled Water, 7 fluidounces
Water of Ammonia, a
Triturate
the
Quinia,
Strychnia,
and
Citric
Acid
together, until thoroughly divided,

Spirit of
and add the Alcohol,
Orange, and Syrup.
Dissolve the Pyrophosphate
of Iron in the Water, neutralize with the Water of
Am-
monia, and add to the mixture.
Mix them.
553
ELIXIR OF GENTIAN
WITH
IRON.
Simple Elixir, 15 fluidounces;

Extract of Gentian, 128 grains;
Citrate of Iron
Distilled Water,

warm,
1
fluidounce.
Dissolve the Extract of Gentian in the Elixir by trituration.
Dissolve the
Iron
salt
in the Water.
Mix both
solutions.
ELIXIRS.
195
554: ELIXIR OF PEPSIN.

Pepsin (Scheffer's), 256 grains;
Sherry Wine, 14 fluidounces
;
Simple Syrup,
fluidounces;
Fluid Extract of Ginger, 25 drops.

Dissolve the Pepsin in the Sherry Wine, and add the
Syrup and Ginger.
Mix them.
555
ELIXIR OF PEPSIN
Citrate of Bismuth
AND BISMUTH.
;
Saccharate Pepsin, 256 grains
Orange Flower Water, 6 ounces

Stronger Alcohol,
2
ounces
Water, 4 ounces
Glycerine,
2
ounces
Syrup, 2 ounces.
Triturate the Pepsin with the
solve the Bismuth in the
Water and Glycerine,
dis-
Orange Flower Water (with the
aid of a few drops of

solutions,
Water of Ammonia).
rest
Mix
;
the two
and add the
of the ingredients
is
filter.
This
Elixir (like formula No. 10)
liable to precipitate.
ELIXIR
OF
SUMBUL
55S COMPOUND (COMPOUND
ELIXIR OF MUSKROOT).
Tincture of Sumbul, B. P., 4 fluidounces;
Syrup, 4 fluidounces
g6
Tincture of Cochineal Comp.,

fluidounce
8 fluidounces.
Ammonium,
Mix them.
" To be
well shaken before taking."
557 COMPOUND SYRUP OF HYPOPHOSPHITES.

Hypophosphite of Calcium, 256 grains;
Hypophosphite of Sodium, 192 grains;

Hypophosphite of Potassium, 128 grains;
Protosulphate of Iron, 185 grains;
Hypophosphorous Acid,
Sugar,
1
sp. gr. 1036, 9 fluidrachms
troyounces
Water, a
Dissolve ninety-six grains of the lime-salt in four fluid-
ounces of water, with the aid of heat, and acidulate the

solution with a small proportion of the acid.
Dissolve the
;
Sulphate of Iron in two fluidounces of water
mix the two
solutions, allow the mixture to stand a short time, and pour

it
on a paper
filter.
Wash
the precipitate on the
filter
with
a small quantity of water acidulated as before, and preserve

the
filtrate.
Dissolve the remainder of the Hypophosphite
of
Lime with
the other hypophosphites in four fluidounces
of water with the aid of heat, adding the remainder of the
Hypophosphorous Acid.
filtrate,
Mix the
solution
and the reserved
adding enough water to complete ten fluidounces,
and pour the liquid into a bottle containing the Sugar;

agitate the mixture occasionally, until the solution
plete,
is
com-
and
filter
through paper,
if
necessary.
SEMI- OFFICINA L FORMULAS.
197
558 SYRUP OF LIQUORICE ROOT.

Liquorice Root (powdered), 4 troyounces
Alcohol
(dilute), a sufficient quantity
Sugar, 12 troyounces.
Macerate the Liquorice with a

cohol for twelve hours.
sufficient quantity of Al-
Transfer to a percolator, and

fifteen
pour on the dilute alcohol until
ounces have passed.

;
Then
and a
reduce to ten ounces over a water-bath

add Sugar
Water
to
make
sixteen fluid-
ounces.
559
TINCTURE OF COCHINEAL COMPOUND.
Compound Powder
Diluted Alcohol,
of Cochineal, 120 grains;
2 fluidounces.
;
Mix them.
tightly corked.
Macerate for twenty-four hours
filter
keep
5SO
COMPOUND POWDER OF COCHINEAL.
Powdered Cochineal, 120 grains; Powdered Alum, 120
grains
;
Carbonate of Potassium, 120 grains;

Bitartrate of Potassium, 240 grains.
Mix them.
561
BITTER WINE OF IRON.
(James T. Shinn's Formula Improved.)
Sulphate of Cinchonia, 45 grains

17*
; ;
198
Citrate of Iron (soluble), 240 grains
Tinct. of Orange Peel (Sweet Orange), fresh, 3 fluidounces

Distilled Water, 3 fluidounces
;
Sherry Wine, 8 fluidounces

Syrup, 2 fluidounces.
Dissolve the Sulphates and Citric Acid in two ounces of
the Water,
and the Iron
in the
remaining ounce of Water.
Mix
the two solutions
and add the other ingredients.
5S2
STOKES'S LINIMENT.
Oil of Turpentine, 3 fluidounces
;
Acetic Acid,
2 y
1
fluidounce
Yolk of Egg,
Rose Water, 3 fluidounces

Oil of
Lemon, 60
drops.
Mix them.
563
BASHAM'S MIXTURE.
Tincture of Muriate of Iron, 3 ounces
Acetic Acid, dilute, 4 ounces
Liquor Ammonii Acetatis, 32 ounces;
Curacoa Cordial, 8 ounces

Syrup of Orange Peel, 12 ounces
Distilled Water, sufficient to
make 64
ounces.
Mix them.
EXTRACTS.
199
564
EXTRACTS FROM POMADES.
(for the handkerchief.)
Pomade Jasmine,
Pure
Spirit,
1
Triple,
pound
pint.
Cut the Pomade

bottle,
in small pieces
Spirit,
and place
in a quart
tightly.
suffi-
add the Pure
and cork the bottle
Then
place the bottle in a water-bath
and apply heat
cient to melt the
Pomade.
Shake well together, and repeat

the fatty matter solidifies.
it
the shaking frequently until
Allow
this to
stand for several days, shaking
occasionally,
;
then drain off the liquid extract into another bottle
if
this fall short of a pint, repeat the operation with a suffi-
cient quantity of Pure Spirit to
make up
to sixteen fluid-
ounces.
The Pomade may be
treated several times as
above, resulting in a weaker extract each time, which will
be found useful in the preparation of cheaper perfumes.

Extracts from
all
the
" Triple Pomades" can be made
after
the above formula.
565
EXTRACT OF
Pure
Spirit, 1 gallon.
ORRIS.
7
pounds
Make by
Percolation or Maceration.
566
EXTRACT OF TONKA.
Tonka Beans
Pure
(coarse powder),
1
pound
Spirit, 1 gallon.
Make by
Percolation or Maceration.
2oo
567
EXTRACT OF MUSK.
Musk
(pure grain), 2 drachms
Liquor Potassa, j4 ounce.
Mix
the Alcohol and Liquor Potassa together, and tritu-
rate the
Musk
with
it
until
state
; ;
it
is
thoroughly softened and

Spirit to
reduced to a creamy
add enough Proof
make up
sixteen ounces
stir well,
then allow the coarser

the supernatant fluid.
particles to subside,
and pour
off
Rub
the
the coarser portions again with a fresh portion of
Spirit,
proceeding
is
as before,
and repeat the process
until
Musk
entirely reduced
and the quantity of Extract

it
measures three pints.
Allow
to stand for fourteen days,
with occasional shaking.
568
EXTRACT OF VANILLA.
Vanilla Beans, 4 ounces
gallon.
in a
Cut the Vanilla Beans up

tar with six
fine,
and bruise them
mor-
ounces of dry white sugar.
When
thoroughly
incorporated, transfer to a percolator, and percolate with

the proof-spirit until one gallon
is
obtained.
569
EXTRACT OF STYRAX.
Balsam of Styrax,
Pure
1
ounce
Spirit, 1 pint.
Mix, and dissolve.
;;
;;
ESSENCES.
20 1.
570
CLOVE PINK.
Extract of Jasmine, 12 ounces:
Extract of Orris, 12 ounces;
Otto of Rose, Virgin, Otto of Cloves,

2
drachm
drachms
1
Otto of Neroli, Super.,
drachm;
;
Otto of Pimento, 10 drops
Otto of Patchouly, 20 drops Otto of Santal. Flav.,

Benzoic Acid (from
2
drachms;
Benzoin),
;
Gum
drachm

Pure
Spirit, sufficient to
make 4
pints.
Mix them.
571
ESS. BOUQUET. Extract of Musk, 4 ounces;
Extract of Tuberose, 2 ounces
;
Otto of Rose, Virgin,
drachm
Otto of Bergamot, i*4 drachms;

Otto of Neroli, Super., yi drachm;
Otto of Verbena, 8 drops Otto of Pimento, 10 drops; Otto of Patchouly, 3 drops

;
Otto of Red Cedar Wood,
2 y
drachm
Otto of Lavender (English), 12 drops;

Pure
1*
complete 4 pints.
Mix them.
; ;
;;;;
; ;
; ;
202
572
FRANGIPANNI.
Extract of Orris, 4 ounces
Extract of Vanilla, 2 ounces
Extract of Jasmine,
ounce
Extract of Styrax,
ounce
1
Otto of Neroli, Super., Otto of Rose, Virgin, Otto of Santal. Flav.,
drachm;
y
2
1
drachm
drachm
;
drachm;
1
Otto of Red Cedar Wood,
Otto of Pimento, fa drachm Otto of Cassia, 20 drops

Otto of Bergamot,
fa^
drachm
Otto of Ginger, 4 drops Otto of Lavender (English), 6 drops

Benzoic Acid (from
Gum
Benzoin),
;
drachms

Pure
make 4
pints.
Mix them.
573
JOCKEY CLUB.
Extract of Jasmine, 5 ounces
Extract of Orris, 20 ounces Extract of Musk, 7 ounces
;
Extract of Vanilla, ifa ounces;
Otto of Rose, Virgin, ifa drachms;
Otto of Santal. Flav.,
\V 2
drachms
; ;;
; ; ; ;; ; ;
; ;
ESSENCES.
Otto of Bergamot,
2 o\
2^
drachms
Otto of Neroli, Super., 40 drops;

Benzoic Acid (from
Gum
Benzoin), 2 drachms
Pure Spirit (Cologne
Spirit),
24 ounces
Rose Water, 4 ounces.
Mix them.
574
MIGNONETTE.
Extract of Orris,
1
ounces
Extract of Vanilla, 4 ounces Extract of Musk,

2
ounces
1
drachm
1^
drachms;
Otto of Pimento, 12 drops;

Pure
make 4
pints
1
Benzoic Acid (from
Gum
Benzoin),
drachm.
Mix them.
575
MILLEFLEUR.
1
drachm
true, 1
Otto of Red Cedar Wood, Otto of Orange (new),

1
drachm
drachm


Extract of Styrax,
1
ounce
Extract of Tonka, 4 ounces
; ; ; ; ;;
204
Pure
;
make 4
pints.
Mix them.
576
MUSK.
Extract of Musk,
1
pint
;
Extract of Styrax,
drachms
1
drachm;
Otto of Bergamot,
drachms
;
Otto of Neroli, Super., 10 drops Otto of Patchouly, 12 drops

;
Otto of Cinnamon,
true,'
6 drops

Pure
'
complete 4 pints.
Mix them.
577
NEW-MOWN
HAY.
;
Extract of Musk, 6 ounces Extract of Orris, 8 ounces

Extract of Vanilla,
Extract of Styrax,
1
1
ounce
ounce
Otto of Bergamot,
drachm
Otto of Neroli, Super., 15 drops; Otto of Rose, Virgin, 10 drops; Otto of Cloves, 6 drops;
; ;
; ; ;;
; ;
ESSENCES.
205
Otto of Patchouly, 10 drops;
drachm;
ounces

Pure
make 4
pints
1
Benzoic Acid (from
Gum
Benzoin),
drachm.
Mix them.
578
PATCHOULY.
Otto of Patchouly,
2
drachms
Otto of Santal. Flav., 40 drops;

Otto of Rose, Virgin, 40 drops
Extract of Styrax, 2 drachms

Pure
complete 4 pints.
Mix them.
579
RONDELETIA.
Otto of Lavender (English),
1
ounce
Otto of Cloves, ]/ 2 ounce

Otto of Bergamot, J^ ounce Otto of Rose Geranium, 2 drachms
Otto of Cinnamon, 20 drops
Otto of Rose, Virgin, 10 drops;

Extract of Musk,
2
1
drachm;
ounces
18
;; ; ;; ; ;
; ;
2 o6
Benzoic Acid (from
Gum
;
Benzoin),
drachm

Pure
make 4
pints.
Mix them.
580
MOSS ROSE.
Otto of Rose, Virgin, Otto of Santal. Flav.,
2 2
drachms
drachms;
;
Extract of Orris,
ounces;

Benzoic Acid (from Pure
Gum
Benzoin),
drachm
make 4
pints.
Mix them.
581 WHITE ROSE.

Otto of Rose, Virgin, Otto of
2
drachms
6 drops
Red Cedar Wood,
Otto of Patchouly, 4 drops Otto of Orange, j4 drachm

Extract of Tuberose,
Extract of Orris,
2
ounces
ounces
2
Extract of Jasmine,
ounces
;
Extract of Musk,
ounces
; ; ; ; ;; ;
; ;
ESSENCES.
Benzoic Acid (from
207
1
Gum
;
Benzoin),
drachm

Deodorized Alcohol,
sufficient to
make 4
pints.
Mix them.
582
SPRING FLOWERS.
;
Extract of Jasmine, 4 ounces Extract of Musk, 4 ounces
Otto of Bergamot,
drachms
;
Otto of Neroli, Super., *4 drachm Otto of Verbena, 10 drops; Otto of
Red Cedar Wood,
drachm
1
Benzoic Acid (from
Gum
Benzoin),
drachm

Pure
make 4
pints.
Mix them.
583
STEPHANOTIS.
Extract of Cassia, 4 ounces
;
Extract of Tuberose, 4 ounces;
Extract of Jasmine,
ounces

drachm
Otto of Neroli, Super., }4 drachm;

Benzoic Acid (from
Gum
Benzoin),
drachm
Rose Water,
ounces
; ;
;;
208
SEMI- OFFICINAL FORMULAS.

Pure
make 4
pints.
Mix them.
584=
TUBEROSE.
Extract of Tuberose, 24 ounces; Extract of Musk, 4 ounces Extract of Jasmine,
1
;
ounce
1
drachm
Otto of Neroli, Super., 10 drops;
Benzoic Acid (from
Gum
;
Benzoin), 2 drachms

Pure
make 4
pints.
Mix them.
585
WEST
END.
Extract of Orris, 12 ounces; Extract of Jasmine, 4 ounces

;
Extract of Musk, 8 ounces;

Extract of Styrax,
1
;
ounce
Otto of Bergamot,
drachms
Otto of Verbena, 15 drops;

^
1
drachm;
;
Otto of Rose, Virgin, Otto of
drachm
1
Red Cedar Wood,
drachm
1
Benzoic Acid (from
Gum
Benzoin),
;
drachm

Pure
make 4
pints.
Mix them.
; ;; ; ;; ;
ESSENCES.
209
58S
WOOD
VIOLET.
Extract of Orris, 12 ounces; Extract of Tuberose, 2 ounces

;
Extract of Jasmine,
ounce
Otto of Bergamot,
drachms
1
Otto of Lavender (English),

Otto of Verbena, 10 drops
;
drachm
Otto of Bitter Almond, 12 drops
Otto of Coriander, 6 drops

Otto of Sweet Flag, 4 drops
;
Otto of Bay Leaves, 4 drops

Benzoic Acid (from
Gum
;
Benzoin),
\y 2
drachms;

Pure
make 4
pints.
Mix them.
587
VICTORIA.
2
drachms;
2
drachms;
;
Otto of Bergamot, 4 drachms

Otto of Coriander, 16 drops;

Extract of Jasmine,
2
ounces
Extract of Orris, 16 ounces;
Extract of Musk,
ounces
Benzoic Acid (from
Gum
18*
Benzoin),
drachms;
;;;
2io
Pure
;
make 4
pints.
Mix them.
588
VIOLET.
Extract of Orris, 2 pints
;

;
drachm
Otto of Neroli, Super., 40 drops; Otto of Pimento, 12 drops Otto of Bergamot,

Benzoic Acid (from
1
;
drachm
Gum
Benzoin),
drachm

Pure
make 4
pints.
Mix them.
589
YLANG-YLANG.
;

Otto of Orange (new),
drachms
FLUID EXTRACTS.
211
drachm;
;

Pure
complete 4
pints.
Mix them.
590
FARINA COLOGNE.
Oil of Neroli, 5 drachms 20 drops;
Oil of Bergamot, Oil of
ounce
1
Rosemary Flowers,
Spirit, 6 pints;
drachm 20 drops;
Cologne
2 pints.
filter
Mix them.
Set aside for twenty days;
through
magnesia and paper.
FLUID EXTRACTS.
The drug
to be operated
is
upon
is
reduced to that degree
of fineness which
ing of
its
best adapted to facilitate the extractIt is
medicinal virtues.
then moistened with a

in a suitable
sufficient quantity of the
menstruum
covered
vessel,
and
set aside in
a moderately-warm
room
for seven
days (unless otherwise directed), then transferred to a percolator,
packing
it
in loosely, moderately, firmly, or hard,

article.
as directed
with each
Having
it
carefully
packed
all
the drug in the percolator, cover
over with a disc

the
made
of filter-paper.
Then gradually pour
menstruum upon
212
the mixture until
FLUID EXTRACTS.
it is
covered an inch or more.

it
When
an
ounce has passed through, return
to the percolator,
add
until
more
menstruum,
and continue the
percolation
twelve fluidounces of the tincture have passed through.

Set this aside, and add
more menstruum
no
to the percolator,
until the fluid passed has little or
color, or ceases to
this last tincture
contain any trace of the drug.
Evaporate
either in a sand- or water-bath to four fluidounces, to the reserved tincture, and, after allowing
it
add
it
to stand
S. Dis-
two or three days,
filter it
through paper.
See U.
pensatory for percolating.
DEGREES OF FINENESS.
Coarse
requires a sieve 20 meshes to the
tt
i
Moderately coarse Moderately

Fine
fine
40 5o 60
80
tt
tt
a
it
a
tt
"
"
tt
tt
tt
tt
Very
fine
it
DEGREES OF PRESSURE.
Loosely, very light pressure.
Moderately, equal to about 45 pounds with each layer.

Firmly,
"
" "
60
75
tt tt
tt
Hard,
"
te
MENSTRUUMS
Stronger Alcohol
is is is
the U.S. P. Sp.gr. the U.S. P.

the U.S. P.
.817
-835 .941
1.25
Alcohol
Diluted Alcohol
" " "
Glycerine
Acetic Acid
is is
the U.S.P.
the U.S.P. 36 per cent.
FLUID EXTRACTS.
Water of Ammonia
is
213
the U.S.P. 10 per cent.

if
The
fluidounce
is
to be considered,
not otherwise
directed.
591 EXTRACTUM ACONITI FOLIA FLUIDUM (FLUID EXTRACT OF ACONITE LEAVES).

Aconite Leaves, 16 troyounces;
Stronger Alcohol,
2 parts
;
Water,
part.
Reduce the Aconite Leaves

it
to a very fine
powder; moisten
;
with eight fluidounces of the menstruum

;
set the
mixture
aside for seven days
then pack
it
firmly in a percolator,
and proceed
as directed at
page 211.
592 EXTRACTUM ACONITI RADICIS FLUIDUM (FLUID EXTRACT OF ACONITE ROOT).

Aconite Root, 16 troyounces;
Alcohol, a sufficient quantity.
Reduce
it
the Aconite
Root
to a very fine
;
powder
moisten
with six fluidounces of Alcohol

;
set the
mixture aside
for seven days
then pack
it
firmly in a percolator.
Con-
tinue the percolation as directed at page 211.
593
EXTRACTUM ANTHEMIDIS FLUIDUM (FLUID EXTRACT OF CHAMOMILE).
Chamomile Flowers, 16 troyounces;
Alcohol,
Water, of each, a
214
Bruise the
sufficient
FLUID EXTRACTS.
Chamomile Flowers, moisten them with a
and allow
to
quantity of Alcohol,
stand for
forty-eight hours; then transfer to a percolator,

ually pour
and grad-
on the Alcohol
until
two pints of the tincture
are obtained.
Evaporate slowly over a
warm sand-bath
in small porthis
to eight fluidounces.
To
the flowers in the percolator add

it
Water
tions until
passes
through
tasteless.
Evaporate
it
water solution to eight fluidounces, and mix

alcoholic solution.
with the
594
EXTRACTUM ARNICA FLUIDUM (FLUID EXTRACT
OF ARNICA).
Arnica Flowers, 16 troyounces
Alcohol, 3 parts
;
Water,
part
Diluted Alcohol, a sufficient quantity.
Mix
the Alcohol and the Water, and, having moistened
the Arnica slightly with a portion of the mixture, bruise

it
thoroughly in a mortar; then pack

and, after allowing
it
it
firmly in a perco-
lator,
to stand twenty-four hours,
pour on the remainder of the menstruum until twelve

ounces have passed.
Set this tincture aside, and continue
the percolation with Diluted Alcohol until the liquid passes
through colorless.
Evaporate to four ounces, and mix with
the reserved tincture.
; ;
FLUID EXTRACTS.
215
595 EXTRACTUM ASARI FLUIDUM (FLUID EXTRACT OF CANADA SNAKEROOT).

Canada Snakeroot, 16 troyounces;
Reduce
moisten
it
the
Canada Snakeroot
to a very fine
powder
;
with six ounces of the Diluted Alcohol
set
it
aside for seven days; then transfer to a percolator, pack

it
in firmly,
and proceed
as directed at
page 211.
596
EXTRACTUM ASCLEPIAS TUBEROSE FLUIDUM (FLUID EXTRACT OF PLEURISY ROOT).
Pleurisy Root, 16 troyounces
;
Reduce the Pleurisy Root

it
to a coarse
;
powder
it
moisten
thoroughly with Diluted Alcohol
set
aside for seven
days;
then pack firmly in a percolator, and proceed as
directed at page
an.
597 EXTRACTUM BELLADONNA FOLIORUM FLUIDUM (FLUID EXTRACT OF BELLADONNA LEAVES).

Belladonna Leaves, 16 troyounces;
Stronger Alcohol,
2 parts
Water,
part.
Reduce the Belladonna Leaves

moisten
it
to a very fine
powder
with four ounces of Alcohol and two ounces of

set
it
Water, mixed;
aside for seven days; then transfer to

it
a percolator, packing
at
in firmly,
and proceed
as directed
page an.
2i6
FLUID EXTRACTS.
598 EXTRACTUM BELLADONNA RADICIS FLUIDUM (FLUID EXTRACT OF BELLADONNA ROOT).

Belladonna Root, 16 troyounces
Stronger Alcohol,
2 parts
;
Water,
part.
Reduce the Belladonna Root

moisten
it it
to a very fine
powder;
;
it
with a sufficient quantity of the menstruum

;
set

in firmly,
then transfer to a percolator, pack

as directed at
and proceed
page 211.
599
EXTRACTUM BUCHU FLUIDUM (FLUID EXTRACT
OF BUCHU).
Buchu Leaves, 16 troyounces;
Stronger Alcohol, a sufficient quantity.
Moisten the Buchu Leaves (in a

ounces of Alcohol;
fer set
it
fine
powder) with eight
aside for seven days; then transit
to a percolator,
pack
in firmly,
and proceed
as
directed at page 211.
600
EXTRACTUM CALUMBA FLUIDUM (FLUID EXTRACT OF COLUMBO).
Columbo, 16 troyounces;
Glycerine,
2
fluidounces;
Alcohol,
Water, each, a
Reduce the Columbo
to a moderately fine powder, and,
having mixed the Glycerine with fourteen ounces of Alco-
; ;
FLUID EXTRACTS.
hoi, moisten the
set
it
217
Columbo with
five
ounces of the mixture
aside for six days; then continue the percolation with
a menstruum consisting of two parts of Alcohol and one

part of Water.
See general directions
at
page 211.
601
EXTRACTUM CANNABIS AMERICANA FLUIDUM (FLUID EXTRACT OF AMERICAN HEMP).
American Hemp, 16 troyounces;
Reduce
moisten
set the
it
the
American
Hemp to a moderately fine powder

;
with a sufficient quantity of Stronger Alcohol

transfer to a percolator,
mixture aside for six days

it
packing
in firmly;
pour on Stronger Alcohol, gradually,

have passed through
;
until twelve ounces

aside,
is
set this tincture
and continue the percolation

;
until the liquid passed
colorless
evaporate over a water-bath to four ounces,

tincture.
and mix with the reserved
602
EXTRACTUM CANNABIS INDICA FLUIDUM (FLUID EXTRACT OF INDIAN HEMP).
Indian
Hemp,
16 troyounces;
Reduce the Indian

No. 8 sieve
struum
; ;
Hemp
it
so that
it
will pass
through a
moisten
it
with a sufficient quantity of men-
set
it
aside for six days; transfer to a percolator,
packing k
in hard,
and proceed
19
as directed at
page 211.
;;
218
FLUID EXTRACTS.
603
EXTRACTUM
CAPSICI FLUIDUM (FLUID OF CAPSICUM).
EXTRACT
Capsicum, 16 troyounces
Reduce the Capsicum
to a coarse powder,
and moisten
it
it
with a sufficient quantity of menstruum; pack

percolator
;
hard in a
set it aside for twenty-four hours,
and then
continue the percolation as directed at page 211.
604
EXTRACTUM CARDAMOMI COMPOSITUM FLUIDUM (FLUID EXTRACT OF CARDAMOM).
Cardamom, 4 ounces Cinnamon, 3 ounces
Caraway,
1
ounce;
2 /
x
Cochineal,
ounce;
2 parts
Stronger Alcohol,
Water,
1 part.
Reduce the Cardamom, Cinnamon, Caraway, and Cochineal to a coarse

tity
powder
;
moisten
it
it
with a sufficient quan;
of menstruum
pack
hard in a percolator
after
twenty-four hours, pour on the menstruum, gradually, until

twelve ounces have passed through
;
set this aside,
and add
eight ounces of menstruum, gradually, to the mixture in
the percolator
evaporate to four ounces.
Mix with
the
reserved tincture.
See directions at page 211.
FLUID EXTRACTS.
219
S05
EXTRACTUM CHIMAPHIL^ FLUIDUM (FLUID EXTRACT OF PIPSISSEWA).
Pipsissewa, 16 troyounce~;
Glycerine, 4 fluidounces
Wc
Mix
eight
ter,
a sufficient quantity.
to a moderately fine powder.
Reduce the Pipsissewa
fluidounces of Alcohol, three fluidounces of

five
Glycerine, and
fluidounces of Water;
moisten the
Pipsissewa with a sufficient quantity of the mixture, and

set
it
then pack firmly in a perco-
lator,
adding, gradually, the remaining menstruum.

it
;
When,
fourteen fluidounces have passed, reserve
continue the
is
percolation with Diluted Alcohol until the Pipsissewa
exhausted
add the remaining ounce of Glycerine, and
evaporate the tincture to two fluidounces.

reserved portion, and, after a few days,
filter
Mix with
the
through paper.
SOS
EXTRACTUM CINCHONA FLAVA (FLUID EXTRACT
OF CALISAYA BARK).
Calisaya Bark, 8 troyounces
;
Alcohol, 3 parts
Glycerine,
1
part.
Reduce the Calisaya Bark

and moisten
pack
hours
it
;
to a
moderately coarse powder,

;
it
Let
it
stand twenty-four
then pour on the menstruum, gradually, until twelve

;
fluidounces have passed
set aside,
and continue the per-
; ;
220
FLUID EXTRACTS.
is
eolation until the bitterness of the Calisaya
exhausted,
Evaporate
ounces,
this last tincture in a water-bath to four fluid-
mix with the reserved
tincture, and, after twenty-
four hours, filter through paper.
607
EXTRACTUM CINCHONA FLAViE COMPOSITUM (COMPOUND FLUID EXTRACT OF CALISAYA BARK).
Calisaya Bark, 8 troyounces
Bitter
Orange Peel, 6 troyounces
Serpentaria, 720 grains;
Alcohol, 3 parts
Glycerine,
1
part.
Reduce the
Calisaya,
Orange
;
Peel,
and Serpentaria to a
sufficient
moderately coarse powder
moisten them with a

;
quantity of the menstruum
pack firmly
in a percolator
set aside for forty-eight hours,
then gradually add more menset the tincture
struum until twelve fluidounces have passed;

aside,
and pour on more menstruum

Evaporate
until the drugs are ex-
hausted.
this last tincture to four fluidounces,

filter.
mix with the
residue, and, after twenty-four hours,
SO8
EXTRACTUM CINCHONA RUBR^ FLUIDUM (FLUID EXTRACT OF RED CINCHONA).
Red Cinchona,
Glycerine,
1
8 troyounces
Alcohol, 3 parts
part.
Reduce the Red Cinchona to a moderately coarse powder,

and moisten
pack
it it
Let
it
stand for twenty-four
FLUID EXTRACTS.
hours;
22 i
until
then pour gradually on
more menstruum
set
it
twelve fluidounces
have passed
aside,
and conCinchona
tinue the percolation until the bitterness of the

is
exhausted.
Evaporate
this last tincture in a
water-bath
to four fluidounces,
mix with
the residue, and, after twenty-
four hours,
filter.
See general directions, page 211.
609
EXTRACTUM CINCHONA RUBR/E COMPOSITUM FLUIDUM (COMPOUND FLUID EXTRACT OF RED
CINCHONA). Red Cinchona,
Bitter
8 troyounces
Orange
Peel, 6 troyounces
;
Serpentaria, 720 troy grains
Alcohol, 3 parts
Glycerine,
1
part.
Reduce the Red Cinchona,
Bitter
Orange Peel, and

;
Serpentaria to a moderately coarse powder
moisten
it
with a sufficient quantity of the menstruum, and pack

After forty-eight hours, add more

as directed at
menstruum, and proceed
page 211.
eio
EXTRACTUM CIMICIFUGiE FLUIDUM (FLUID EXTRACT OF BLACK COHOSH).
Black Cohosh, 16 troyounces;
Reduce the Cimicifuga

it
to a very fine
powder
moisten
set
it
with
five
fluidounces of the Stronger Alcohol;

;
aside
for six days
then transfer to a percolator, and
proceed as directed at page 211.

19*
222
FLUID EXTRACTS.
611 KXTRACTUM COLCHICI SEMINIS FLUIDUM (FLUID EXTRACT OF COLCHICUM SEED).

Colchicum Seed, 16 troyounces;
Stronger Alcohol,
2 parts
Water,
part.
Reduce the Colchicum Seed

it
to a fine
;
powder
moisten
thoroughly with the menstruum

;
set the
mixture aside
for seven days
then pack
it
at
and
continue the percolation as directed
page 211.
612 EXTRACTUM COLCHICI RADICIS FLUIDUM (FLUID EXTRACT OF COLCHICUM ROOT).

Colchicum Root, 16 troyounces
;
;
Alcohol,
Water, each, a
Reduce
der.
the
Colchicum Root
to a
moderately
fine
pow-
Mix
twelve fluidounces of Alcohol, three fluidounces
of Glycerine, and one fluidounce of Water, and, having
moistened the Colchicum Root with

mixture, set
it it
five
fluidounces of the
then moderately pack
in a percolator,
and add the remainder of the menstruum,
continuing the percolation with Diluted Alcohol.

fourteen fluidounces have passed, reserve
the percolation until
all
it,
When
and continue
traces of the
Colchicum Root have
disappeared.
this tincture,
Add
the remaining ounce of Glycerine to

to
and evaporate
two fluidounces.
Mix with
the reserved tincture.
; ;
FLUID EXTRACTS.
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613 EXTRACTUM CONII FRUCTUS FLUIDUM (FLUID EXTRACT OF CONIUM SEED).

Conium Seed,
Acetic Acid,
16 troyounces;
Diluted Alcohol, 865 parts;

1
part.
Reduce the Conium Seed
to a fine
powder
;
moisten
set
it
it

for seven days
;
aside
then pack moderately in a percolator, and
proceed
as directed at
page 211.
614
EXTRACTUM CORNUS FLORIDA FLUIDUM (FLUID EXTRACT OF DOGWOOD).
Dogwood, 16 troyounces;
Glycerine,
1
part
Alcohol,
parts
Water,
part.
Reduce the Dogwood
to a fine
powder
;
moisten
set the
it
with
a sufficient quantity of the

;
menstruum
mixture
then firmly pack in a percolator, and
proceed as directed
at
page 211.
615 EXTRACTUM CUBEB^ FLUIDUM (FLUID EXTRACT

OF CUBEB).
Cubeb, 16 troyounces;
Reduce
the
Cubeb
to a coarse
powder, and moisten
it
with a sufficient quantity of Stronger Alcohol;
set the
mixture aside for seven days

lator,
then pack hard in a percoas directed at
and continue the operation
page 21
224
FLUID EXTRACTS.
616
EXTRACTUM CYPRIPEDII FLUIDUM (FLUID EXTRACT OF LADY'S-SLIPPER).
Lady's-Slipper Root, 16 troyounces
;
Reduce the Yellow Lady's-Slipper Root

fine
to a moderately
powder; moisten
set
it
it
with a sufficient quantity of Alcothen pack firmly in a
hol;
aside for seven days;
percolator,
and proceed
as directed at
page 211.
617 EXTRACTUM DATURA STRAMONII FLUIDUM (FLUID EXTRACT OF STRAMONIUM LEAF).

Stramonium Leaf, 16 troyounces;
Stronger Alcohol,
2 parts
Water,
part.
Reduce
moisten
it
the
Stramonium Leaf
to a very fine
powder;
;

;
set
the mixture aside for seven days

lator,
then transfer to a perco-
and proceed
as directed at
page 211.
618 EXTRACTUM DATURA STRAMONII FRUCTUS FLUIDUM (FLUID EXTRACT OF STRAMONIUM SEED).
Stramonium Seed, 16 troyounces
;
Reduce
moisten
set
it
it
the
Stramonium Seed
to
coarse
powder

;
then pack
it
hard in a perco-
lator,
and pour on the menstruum
until twelve fluidounces
FLUID EXTRACTS.
have passed, continuing the percolation as directed
211,
at
225
page
making up
to sixteen fluidounces.
619
EXTRACTUM DIGITALIS FLUIDUM (FLUID EXTRACT OF DIGITALIS).
Digitalis, 16 troyounces;
Reduce the
Digitalis to a very fine
powder; moisten
it
with the Alcohol; set the mixture aside for seven days;
then pack
at
it
and proceed
as directed
page 211.
620
EXTRACTUM DULCAMARA FLUIDUM (FLUID EXTRACT OF BITTERSWEET).
Bittersweet, 16 troyounces;
Reduce
it
the Bittersweet to a very fine powder,
and moisten
;
with a sufficient quantity of Diluted Alcohol

;
set
it
aside
for seven days
then pack
at
it
and
proceed as directed
page 211.
621 EXTRACTUM ERGOTS FLUIDUM (FLUID EXTRACT

OF ERGOT).
Ergot, 8 troyounces;
Alcohol, 12 fluidounces;
Sulphuric Ether, 4 fluidounces;
Water, a sufficient quantity

Glycerine, 4 fluidounces.
Reduce the Ergot
to a moderately fine powder,
and
226
moisten
it
FLUID EXTRACTS.
thoroughly with the Ether;
let
it
stand for
twenty-four hours, and then transfer to a percolator, and
add gradually the remainder of the Ether.
When
to the
all
all
has
passed through, set aside, and allow the Ethereal Tincture

to evaporate spontaneously;
add Alcohol
and,
powder
contained in the percolator;
when
has passed
through, evaporate over a sand-bath to four fluidounces;
add water gradually

all
to the
powder
in the percolator until
traces of the
Ergot have disappeared;

all
evaporate this
the solutions,
aqueous solution to four fluidounces, mix
and add the Glycerine.
622 EXTRACTUM ERIGERONTIS CANADENSIS FLUIDUM (FLUID EXTRACT OF CANADA ERIGERON).

Canada Erigeron, 16 troyounces
;
Reduce the Canada Erigeron

powder; moisten
it
to a moderately coarse
set
it
thoroughly with the Alcohol;

;
then pack
it
hard in a percolator,
and proceed
as directed at
page 211.
623 EXTRACTUM ERYTHROXYLONTIS FLUIDUM (FLUID EXTRACT OF COCA LEAF).

Coca Leaves, 16 troyounces;
Stronger Alcohol,
Glycerine,
1
1
part
part
Water, 3
parts.
Reduce the Coca Leaves
to a coarse
powder; moisten
FLUID EXTRACTS.
it
227
;

;
set
the
then pack
it
hard in a
percolator, and proceed as directed at page 211.
624
EXTRACTUM EUCALYPTUS FLUIDUM (FLUID EXTRACT OF EUCALYPTUS).
Eucalyptus, 16 troyounces
Reduce the Eucalyptus
to a coarse
powder ; moisten
;
it
thoroughly with the Stronger Alcohol

;
set
the mixture
then pack firmly in a percolator, and
proceed as directed
at
page 211.
625 EXTRACTUM GELSEMII FLUIDUM (FLUID EXTRACT OF YELLOW JASMINE).

Yellow Jasmine, 16 troyounces
;
Reduce the Yellow Jasmine

moisten
set
it
to
a very fine
powder;
with
a sufficient quantity of
Diluted Alcohol
the mixture aside for seven days; then transfer to a

it
percolator, pack
in firmly,
and proceed
as directed at
page 211.
626
EXTRACTUM GENTIANS FLUIDUM (FLUID EXTRACT OF GENTIAN).
Gentian, 16 troyounces;
Reduce the Gentian
to
a moderately coarse
powder;
228
moisten
it
FLUID EXTRACTS,
with a sufficient quantity of Alcohol
;
set the

lator,
then pack hard in a perco-
and proceed
as directed at
page 211.
627 EXTRACTUM GENTIANS COMPOSITUM FLUIDUM (COMPOUND FLUID EXTRACT OF GENTIAN).

Gentian, 16 troyounces
Bitter
;
Orange Peel, 4 troyounces

Seeds, 2 troyounces
;
Cardamom
Reduce

the Gentian, Bitter
Orange
;
Peel,
it
and Cardamom
with a sufficient
powder
;
moisten
set
quantity of Diluted Alcohol
the mixture aside for

;
seven days
then pack moderately in a percolator
pour
on, gradually, the
menstruum
until twelve fluidounces have
passed; continue the percolation as directed at page 211,
making the
finished product measure sixteen fluidounces.
628 EXTRACTUM GERANII FLUIDUM (FLUID EXTRACT

OF GERANIUM).
Geranium, 16 troyounces;
Glycerine,
1
part
2 parts
;
Stronger Alcohol,
Water, 5 parts.
Reduce the Geranium

moisten
it
to a moderately fine powder,

;
and
set

;
then pack
it
and proceed
as directed at
page 211.
FLUID EXTRACTS.
229
629
EXTRACTUM GLYCYRRHIZiE FLUIDUM (FLUID EXTRACT OF LIQUORICE ROOT).
Liquorice Root, 16 troyounces;
Stronger Alcohol,
2 parts
Glycerine, 3 parts;
Water, 5
parts.
Reduce the Liquorice Root

moisten
it
to a very fine powder,

;
and
set

;
then pack
it
hard in a
percolator; pour gradually on the menstruum until twelve

fluidounces have passed
lation as directed at
;
this reserve
continue the perco-
page 211, making the finished product
measure sixteen fluidounces.
630
EXTRACTUM GOSSYPII RADICIS FLUIDUM (FLUID EXTRACT OF COTTON ROOT).
Bark of Cotton Root, 16 troyounces;
Stronger Alcohol,
Glycerine,
1
2 parts;
part
Water,
part.
Reduce the Cotton Root Bark

moisten
it
to a very fine
powder
;

;
set
then pack moderately in
a percolator, and proceed as directed at page 211.
631 EXTRACTUM GUARANiE FLUIDUM (FLUID TRACT OF GUARANA).

Guarana, 16 troyounces
;
EX-
^3
FLUID EXTRACTS.
to
Reduce the Guarana

moisten
it
moderately
fine
;
powder;
mix-
set the
ture aside for seven days, then transfer to a percolator;
pack firmly, and pour on the menstruum until twelve

ounces have passed
until the
;
fluid-
this reserve
;
continue the percolation
drug
is
exhausted
evaporate this tincture in a

;
water-bath to four fluidounces

after twelve hours, filter.
mix with the
reserve, and,
632 EXTRACTUM HYDRASTIS FLUIDUM (FLUID EXTRACT OF GOLDEN SEAL).

Golden
Seal, 16 troyounces
;
Reduce the Golden

it
Seal to a coarse powder,
and moisten
set the
with a sufficient quantity of Diluted Alcohol;

;
mix-
ture aside for seven days
then pack hard in a percolator,
and proceed
as directed at
page 211.
633 EXTRACTUM HYOSCYAMI FLUIDUM (FLUID EXTRACT OF HENBANE).

Hyoscyamus Leaves, 16 troyounces
Stronger Alcohol,
2 parts
;
Water,
part.
Reduce the Hyoscyamus Leaves

moisten
set the
it
to a very fine
powder
with a sufficient quantity of the menstruum, and

;
then pack firmly in a
percolator,
and proceed
as directed at
page 211.
FLUID EXTRACTS.
231
634
EXTRACTUM IPECACUANHA FLUIDUM (FLUID EXTRACT OF IPECAC).
Ipecac, 16 troyounces;
Reduce the Ipecac
to a very fine
powder, and moisten
\x.
with a sufficient quantity of Alcohol; set the mixture aside

for seven days;
then pack moderately in a percolator, and
proceed
as directed at
page 211.
635 EXTRACTUM JUGLANDIS FLUIDUM (FLUID EXTRACT OF BUTTERNUT BARK).

Butternut Bark, 16 troyounces;
Reduce the Butternut Bark

moisten
ture
it
to
very fine powder;

;

for
set the
mix-
aside
seven days
then pack moderately in a
percolator,
and proceed
as directed at
page 211.
636
EXTRACTUM JUNIPERI FRUCTUS FLUIDUM (FLUID EXTRACT OF JUNIPER BERRIES).
Juniper Berries, 16 troyounces; Diluted Alcohol, a sufficient quantity.
Reduce the Juniper Berries
to a coarse
powder; pack
it
hard in a percolator; pour on Diluted Alcohol until fourteen fluidounces have passed
percolation until
;
this reserve
continue the
evaporate the
the
drug
is
exhausted
tincture in a water-bath to two fluidounces

reserve, and, after twenty-four hours, filter.
mix with the

See general
directions at page 211.
232
FLUID EXTRACTS.
637 EXTRACTUM KRAMER!^ FLUIDUM (FLUID EXTRACT OF RHATANY).

Rhatany, 16 troyounces;
Alcohol, 28 parts
Glycerine, 16 parts;
Water, 21
parts.
Reduce the Rhatany
to a very fine
powder ; moisten
;
it
set the
mix-
ture aside for seven days ; then pack moderately in a percolator,
as directed at
page 211.
638 EXTRACTUM LACTUCARII FLUIDUM (FLUID EXTRACT OF LACTUCARIUM).

Lettuce, 16 troyounces;
Reduce the Lettuce
to a very coarse
powder; pack
it
moderately in a percolator, adding the Diluted Alcohol

gradually until fourteen fluidounces have passed
serve
;
this reis
continue the percolation until the Lettuce

;
ex-
hausted
evaporate in a water-bath to two fluidounces,

reserve, and, after twenty-four hours,
filter.
mix with the
See directions at page 211.
639
EXTRACTUM LEPTANDRÊ FLUIDUM (FLUID EXTRACT OF LEPTANDRA).
Culver's Root, 16 troyounces
;
Stronger Alcohol,
2 parts
Water,
part.
Reduce the Culver's Root
to a coarse
powder
moisten
FLUID EXTRACTS.
it
233
;

;
set the

as directed at
then continue the percolation
page 211.
640
EXTRACTUM LOBELIA FLUIDUM (FLUID EXTRACT OF LOBELIA).
Lobelia Leaves, 16 troyounces;
Acetic Acid,
1
troyounce
Reduce the Lobelia Leaves
to a fine
powder, and, having
mixed the Acetic Acid with three
pints of the Diluted Al-
cohol, moisten the Lobelia with eight ounces of the mixture

;
pack
it
firmly in a percolator
then gradually add

twelve ounces of
the remainder of the menstruum.
When
the tincture have passed, set this aside, and continue the
percolation until three pints more have passed, using the
Diluted Alcohol at the
last.
Evaporate
this last portion
to four fluidounces over a water-bath (not increasing the
heat over 150
),
tincture,
and
filter
through paper.
EXTRACTUM LOBELIA COMPOSITUM FLUIDUM (FLUID EXTRACT OF LOBELIA).

Lobelia Seeds, 4 troyounces
;
Lobelia Leaves, 4 troyounces

Bloodroot, 4 troyounces;
Skunk-cabbage Root, 4 troyounces

Alcohol,
Diluted Alcohol, of each, a sufficient quantity.
234
FLUID EXTRACTS.
Reduce the Lobelia Leaves and Seeds, Bloodroot, and

Skunk-cabbage Root to a coarse powder
;
mix them well
together, and moisten with a sufficient quantity of Alco-
hol; let
them stand
for twenty-four hours; then transfer
the mixture to a percolator, adding the Alcohol slowly, re-
turning a
little
of the
first
that passes until

;
it
runs clear
set aside the first
twelve ounces that pass
then continue
the percolation with Distilled Alcohol until the liquid that
comes through has
little
or
no
color.
Evaporate
this last
),
tincture over a water-bath (the heat not to go above 150
and mix while warm with the reserved
tincture.
642
EXTRACTUM LUPULIN^ FLUIDUM (FLUID EXTRACT OF LUPULIN).
Lupulin, 16 troyounces;
Reduce the Lupulin

sufficient quantity
to a fine
powder
moisten
;
it
with a
of Stronger Alcohol
set the
mixture
then pack loosely in a percolator,
and proceed
as directed at
page an.
643
EXTRACTUM MATICO FLUIDUM (FLUID EXTRACT
OF MATICO).
Matico, 16 troyounces;
Glycerine,
1
part
;
Alcohol,
2 parts
Water,
part.
Reduce the Matico

moisten
it
to a
moderately
fine
powder, and
with a sufficient quantity of the menstruum;
FLUID EXTRACTS.
set the
235
percolator,
and proceed
as directed at
page 211.
644
EXTRACTUM MEZEREI FLUIDUM (FLUID EXTRACT OF MEZEREON).
Mezereon, 16 troyounces;
Reduce the Mezereon

and moisten
hol
;
powder,
it
with a sufficient quantity of Stronger Alco;
set the
then pack firmly
in a percolator,
and proceed
as directed at
page 211.
645
EXTRACTUM NUCIS VOMICA FLUIDUM (FLUID EXTRACT OF NUX VOMICA).
Nux Vomica,
16 troyounces
;
Reduce the Nux Vomica
to a fine
j
powder
moisten
it
thoroughly with Stronger Alcohol

for seven
set
the mixture aside
days

at
proceed as directed
page 211.
646
EXTRACTUM PAREIRA FLUIDUM (FLUID EXTRACT OF PAREIRA BRAVA).
Pareira Brava, 16 troyounces
;
Stronger Alcohol,
Glycerine, 3 parts
2 parts
;
Water,
5 parts.
Reduce the Pareira Brava
to a very fine
powder, and
,;
236
FLUID EXTRACTS.
it
moisten

;
set
then moderately pack in
a percolator, and continue the percolation as directed at
page 2ii.
64:7
EXTRACTUM PHYTOLACCA FLUIDUM (FLUID EXTRACT OF POKE ROOT).

Poke Root,
fresh, 16
troyounces
;
Diluted Alcohol, a sufficient quantity
White Sand, 16 troyounces.

Cut the Poke Root into
fine slices;
moisten
;
it
with a
a
it
sufficient quantity of Diluted
Alcohol
set it aside in
suitable vessel for six days.
After incorporating with

;
the White Sand, transfer to a percolator
pack
it
firmly
pour on Diluted Alcohol until twelve fluidounces have

passed; this reserve.
Continue the percolation until the

Evaporate the tincture to four
reserve.
Poke Root
fluidounces,
is
exhausted.
and mix with the
See directions at
page 211.
64=8
EXTRACTUM PODOPHYLLI FLUIDUM (FLUID TRACT OF MANDRAKE).

Mandrake, 16 troyounces;
EX-
Reduce the Mandrake

moisten
it
to a

;
thoroughly with Stronger Alcohol

;
set the
mix-
then pack hard in a percolator,

as directed at
page 211.
FLUID EXTRACTS.
237
649
EXTRACTUM PRUNI VIRGINIANS FLUIDUM (FLUID EXTRACT OF WILD CHERRY).
Wild Cherry, 16 troyounces;
Stronger Alcohol, 58 parts;
Glycerine, 100 parts;
"Water, 160 parts.
Reduce the Wild Cherry

it
to a coarse
powder ; moisten
;
set
it
aside
for seven
days
then pack firmly in a percolator, and con-
650
EXTRACTUM QUASSIA FLUIDUM (FLUID EXTRACT
OF QUASSIA).
Quassia, 16 troyounces;
Diluted Alcohol, 2 parts
Water,
part.
it
Reduce
the Quassia to a coarse powder; moisten

;
with
a sufficient quantity of the menstruum

;
set the
mixture
then pack hard in a percolator, and
651 EXTRACTUM RHAMNI FLUIDUM (FLUID EXTRACT OF BUCKTHORN BARK).

Buckthorn Bark, 16 troyounces;
Stronger Alcohol, 4 parts
;
Water, 15
parts.
Reduce the Buckthorn Bark

it
to a coarse
powder
moisten
thoroughly with a sufficient quantity of the menstruum;
; ;
238
set the
FLUID EXTRACTS.
;
then pack
it
hard in
page 211.
S52 EXTRACTUM RHEI FLUIDUM (FLUID EXTRACT

OF RHUBARB).
Rhubarb, 16 troyounces;
Alcohol, 3 parts
Glycerine,
i
part;
White Sand, 16 troyounces.
Reduce the Rhubarb

moisten
it
to
a moderately fine powder;

;
it

;
set
then incorporate the White Sand,
pack firmly
in a percolator,
and proceed
as directed at
page
653 EXTRACTUM RHUS FLUIDUM (FLUID EXTRACT

OF SUMACH).
Sumach Bark, 16 troyounces;
Alcohol,
Diluted Alcohol, of each, a sufficient quantity.
Reduce
the
Sumach Bark
to a coarse
powder, and add

it
a sufficient quantity of Alcohol to moisten

set
it
thoroughly
;
aside for six days, then transfer to a percolator

;
add
the Alcohol slowly

this aside,
when twelve ounces have
passed, set
and continue the percolation with Diluted Alco-
hol until the liquid comes through tasteless of
Sumach
evaporate this solution to four fluidounces, and while
warm
tincture,
and
filter
through paper.
FLUID EXTRACTS.
239
654
EXTRACTUM RUBI FLUIDUM (FLUID EXTRACT OF
BLACKBERRY).
Blackberry, 16 troyounces;
;
Alcohol,
Water, of each, a
Reduce the Blackberry
to
a fine
powder
mix
eight
ounces of Alcohol, three fluidounces of Glycerine, and

five fluidounces
of Water;
moisten the powder with six

it
fluidounces of the mixture, and set

it
then transfer to a percolator, packing
in firmly
add the
remainder of the menstruum to the powder in the percolator,

;
until fourteen fluid-
ounces have passed
set this aside,
and continue the operais
tion with Diluted Alcohol until the Blackberry
exhausted
this tinc-
evaporate on a water-bath to one fluidounce

ture,
add
with the remaining Glycerine, to the reserved tincture;

filter.
mix them, and
655 EXTRACTUM SABINE FLUIDUM (FLUID EXTRACT

OF SAVINE).
Savine, 16 troyounces;
Reduce the Savine

it
to a moderately fine
powder
;
moisten
it

;
set
aside
it
for seven days

at
in
firmly
continue the process as directed
page 211.
; ;
240
FLUID EXTRACTS.
656
EXTRACTUM SANGUINARY FLUIDUM (FLUID EXTRACT OF BLOODROOT).
Bloodroot,
1
6 troyounces;
\
Diluted Alcohol, 865 parts
Acetic Acid,
part.
Reduce the Bloodroot

moisten
it
to a

;

;
set the mixture aside for seven days

as
percolator,
directed at
page 211.
657 EXTRACTUM SARSAPARILLA FLUIDUM (FLUID EXTRACT OF SARSAPARILLA).

Sarsaparilla, 16 troyounces;
Stronger Alcohol,
Glycerine,
1
part
part
Water, 3
parts.
Reduce the
moisten
it
it
Sarsaparilla to a moderately coarse
powder
;

;
set

it
then transfer to a percolator, packas directed at
ing
in moderately,
and proceed
page 211.
658 EXTRACTUM SARSAPARILLA COMPOSITUM FLUIDUM (COMPOUND FLUID EXTRACT OF SARSAPARILLA).

Sarsaparilla, 16 troyounces;
Liquorice Root,
troyounces
Sassafras, 2 troyounces
FLUID EXTRACTS.
Mezereon, 360 grains
Stronger Alcohol,
Glycerine,
1
241
part
part
Water, 3 parts.
Reduce the
Mezereon
to a
Sarsaparilla, Liquorice Root, Sassafras,
and
with

;
moisten
it
it
a sufficient quantity of the menstruum
set
aside for seven

it
days
in
moder-
ately,
and continue the process
as directed at
page 211.
659
EXTRACTUM SCILLA FLUIDUM (FLUID EXTRACT
OF SQUILL).
Squill, 16 troyounces
Reduce the
Squill
to a very coarse
;
powder
pack
it
loosely in a percolator
pour on eight ounces of Diluted
Alcohol
set
it
aside for twenty-four hours, then continue
the percolation as directed at page 211.
66O
EXTRACTUM SCUTELLARIA FLUIDUM (FLUID EXTRACT OF SCULLCAP).
Scullcap, 16 troyounces;
Reduce the Scullcap

moisten
set the
it
to
moderately fine powder;

it
mixture aside for seven days; then pack
firmly in
page 211.
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21
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242
FLUID EXTRACTS.
661 EXTRACTUM SENEGA FLUIDUM (FLUID EXTRACT

OF SENEKA).
Seneka,
1
6 troyounces;
Stronger Alcohol, 800 parts
Water of Ammonia,
Water, 400
parts.
part
Reduce the Seneka
to a coarse powder,
and moisten
;
it
set
it
aside for
it
seven days, then transfer to a percolator, packing

firmly; complete the process as directed at page 211.
in
662
EXTRACTUM SENNî FLUIDUM (FLUID EXTRACT
OF SENNA).
Senna, 16 troyounces;
Reduce the Senna
to a coarse
powder ; moisten
;
it
with a
seven
sufficient quantity of Diluted
Alcohol
set it aside for

it
days

at
in hard,
and
proceed as directed
page 211.
663
EXTRACTUM SENN^ ET JALAPS FLUIDUM (FLUID EXTRACT OF SENNA AND JALAP).
Senna, 16 troyounces
Jalap Root, 8 troyounces;
Carbonate of Potassium, 6 drachms

Diluted Alcohol, a sufficient quantity
; ;
FLUID EXTRACTS.
;
243
White Sugar, 8 troyounces.
Reduce the Senna and Jalap Root

add a
set the
to a coarse
powder
it
Alcohol to moisten
thor-
oughly ;
mixture
aside in a suitable vessel for six
days
then transfer to a percolator.

returning a
little
Add
the Alcohol gradually,

it
of the
first
that passes, until

it
runs clear.
When
twelve ounces have passed, set
aside,
and continue
the percolation with Diluted Alcohol until the liquid contains little or
no
trace of the medicines.
Evaporate
this
solution to four fluidounces.
Add
the Carbonate of Po-
tassium and the essential Oils previously dissolved in a small
quantity of Alcohol, also the Sugar and reserved tincture,
and make one pint and a half of

filter
fluid extract.
Lastly,
through paper.
664
EXTRACTUM SENNÎ ET RHEI FLUIDUM (FLUID EXTRACT OF SENNA AND RHUBARB).
Senna, 12 troyounces;
Rhubarb, 4 troyounces
Bicarbonate of Potassium,
y
2
troyounce
White Sugar,
8 troyounces
1
Tincture of Ginger,
fluidounce
;
Alcohol,
Water, of each, a
Reduce
the
Senna and Rhubarb

together.
to a coarse
powder, and
mix them thoroughly
Moisten the mixture with
244
FLUID EXTRACTS.
to macerate
two pints of Diluted Alcohol, and allow them

for twenty-four hours
;
then introduce the mixture into a
percolator with a stop-cock to regulate the flow.

ture of
mix-
one part of Alcohol and three parts of Water should

gradually added, so as to keep up a constant but slow
now be
displacement of the absorbed menstruum, until one gallon

of tincture has passed.
eleven fluidounces
straining,
;
Evaporate
it
this in a water-bath to
dissolve in
the Sugar, and, after
add the Tincture of Ginger, holding the Oils in
solution,
and mix.
When
finished, the
whole should meas-
ure a pint.
Lastly,
add the Bicarbonate of Potassium,
previously powdered.
665 EXTRACTUM SERPENTARI^ FLUIDUM (FLUID EXTRACT OF SERPENTARIA).

Virginia Snakeroot, 16 troyounces;
Reduce the Virginia Snakeroot
to a very fine
powder
;
moisten with a sufficient quantity of Diluted Alcohol

it
set
then transfer to a percolator.
Pour
;
on menstruum
reserve.
until twelve fluidounces
have passed
this
is
Continue the percolation until the Serpentaria
exhausted.
Evaporate the tincture to four fluidounces;

reserve, and, after twenty-four hours,
filter.
mix with the
666
EXTRACTUM SPIGELIjE FLUIDUM (FLUID TRACT OF PINKROOT).
Pinkroot, 16 troyounces
;
EX-
FLUID EXTRACTS.
Reduce the Pinkroot
to a coarse
245
it
powder, and moisten

;

;
set the
mix-
then transfer to a percolator,
pack
firmly,
and proceed
as directed at
page 211.
667 EXTRACTUM SPIGELIiE ET SENN^ FLUIDUM (FLUID EXTRACT OF SPIGELIA AND SENNA).
Fluid Extract of Spigelia, 10 fluidounces;
Fluid Extract of Senna, 6 fluidounces.
Mix them.
66S EXTRACTUM STILLINGIiE FLUIDUM (FLUID EXTRACT OF STILLINGIA).

Stillingia,
16 troyounces;
Reduce the
Stillingia to a coarse
;
powder
moisten
it

seven days
;
set the
mixture aside for
then pack
it
hard in a percolator, and continue
the percolation as directed at page 211.
669
EXTRACTUM TARAXACI FLUIDUM (FLUID EXTRACT OF DANDELION).
Dandelion, 16 troyounces
Reduce
the Dandelion to a coarse
powder
;
moisten
set the
it

lator,
;
mix-
then pack
it
firmly in a perco-
as directed at
page 211.
246
FLUID EXTRACTS.
670
EXTRACTUM TURNERS FLUIDUM (FLUID TRACT OF DAMIANA).
Damiana, 16 troyounces
Stronger Alcohol,
Glycerine, 3 parts
;
EX.
2 parts
Water,
5 parts.
Reduce the Damiana
to a coarse
powder; moisten
;
it
with a sufficient quantity of menstruum

;
set the
mixture
then pack
it
hard in a percolator, and
proceed as directed
at
page 211.
671 EXTRACTUM \JVM URSI FLUIDUM (FLUID TRACT OF UVA URSI).

Uva
Ursi, 16 troyounces
2 parts
;
EX-
Stronger Alcohol,
Glycerine, 3 parts
Water,
5 parts.
Reduce the Uva Ursi
to a coarse
powder; moisten
;
it

;
set the
mix-
then pack
it
hard
in a percolator,
as directed at
page 211.
672 EXTRACTUM VALERIANAE FLUIDUM (FLUID

TRACT OF VALERIAN).
Valerian, 16 troyounces
;
EX-
Reduce the Valerian
to a coarse
powder
moisten
it
FLUID EXTRACTS.
thoroughly with Stronger Alcohol, and
;
247
set
the mixture
then pack
it
hard in a percolator,
as directed at
page 211.
673 EXTRACTUM VERATRI VIRIDIS FLUIDUM (FLUID EXTRACT OF AMERICAN HELLEBORE).

American Hellebore, 16 troyounces
;
Reduce the Hellebore
to a coarse
;
powder; moisten
it
with six fluidounces of Alcohol

seven days
;
set the
mixture aside for
then pack
it
and con-
674
EXTRACTUM ZINGIBERIS FLUIDUM (FLUID EXTRACT OF GINGER).
Ginger, 16 troyounces; Stronger Alcohol, a sufficient quantity.
Reduce
the Ginger to a coarse
powder; moisten
;
it
with
a sufficient quantity of Diluted Alcohol

aside for five days
;
set the
mixture
then pack
it
hard in a percolator, and

at
continue the percolation as directed
page 211.
675 EXTRACTUM XANTHOXYLI FLUIDUM (FLUID TRACT OF PRICKLY ASH BARK).

Prickly
EX-
Ash Bark, 16 troyounces;
Reduce
it
the Prickly
Ash Bark
to a fine
;
powder; moisten
set
thoroughly with the Diluted Alcohol
the mixture
248
;
ELIXIRS.
676 EXTRACTUM XANTHOXYLI FRUCTUS FLUIDUM (FLUID EXTRACT OF PRICKLY ASH BERRIES).
Prickly Ash Berries, 16 troyounces;
Stronger Alcohol,
2 parts
Water,
part.
Reduce the Prickly Ash

moisten
it
Berries
to a coarse
powder
;

;
set

percolator,
then pack
it
firmly in a
as directed at
page
211.
ELIXIRS.
677
ELIXIR OF BLACKBERRY ROOT.
Aromatic
Elixir, 12
ounces;
Fluid Extract of Blackberry, 4 ounces.
Mix them.
678
ELIXIR OF BLOODROOT.
Aromatic
Elixir,
14 ounces
Fluid Extract of Bloodroot,
ounces.
Mix them.
ELIXIRS.
249
679
ELIXIR OF BUCHU.
Aromatic
Elixir, 10
ounces
Fluid Extract of Buchu, 6 ounces.
Mix them.
68O;
COMPOUND ELIXIR OF BUCHU.

Aromatic
Elixir, 12 ounces;
Compound Mix them.
Fluid Extract of Buchu, 4 ounces.
ELIXIR OF
681 BUCHU AND PAREIRA BRAVA.

Elixir, 13
Aromatic
ounces;
Fluid Extract of Buchu, 2 ounces

Fluid Extract of Pareira,
1
ounce.
Mix them.
682
ELIXIR OF CIMICIFUGA.
Aromatic
Elixir, 14
ounces;
Fluid Extract of Cimicifuga, 2 ounces.
Mix them.
683
ELIXIR OF CINCHONIDIA.
(Containing five grains of Cinchonidia to each teaspoonful.)
Aromatic
Elixir, 16
ounces;
;
Sulphate of Cinchonidia, 640 grains

Dissolve the Sulphate of Cinchonidia in four ounces of
250
ELIXIRS.
;
the Aromatic Elixir, with the aid of Citric Acid
then mix
with the remainder of the Elixir.
684
ELIXIR OF CINCHONIDIA, IRON, AND STRYCHNIA.
Elixir of Cinchonidia, 15}^ ounces;
Citrate of Iron
and Ammonia, 256 grains
Solution of Strychnia, y^ ounce.

Dissolve the Citrate of Iron and
tion, in the Elixir of Cinchonidia,
Ammonia, by
tritura-
and add the solution
of Strychnia.
685
ELIXIR OF CITRATE OF CAFFEIN.
(Containing half a grain of Citrate of Caffein to each teaspoonful.)
Aromatic
Elixir, 16
ounces;
Citrate of Caffein, 64 grains.
Dissolve the Citrate of Caffein in the Aromatic Elixir.

(If necessary,
add a few grains of
Citric Acid, to
make
clear solution.)
686
ELIXIR OF COCA LEAF.
Aromatic
Elixir, 13
ounces;
Fluid Extract of Coca Leaf, 3 ounces.
Mix them.
687
ELIXIR OF EUCALYPTUS.
Aromatic
Elixir, 12
ounces;
Fluid Extract of Eucalyptus, 4 ounces.
Mix them.
ELIXIRS.
251
688
ELIXIR OF GELSEMIUM.
Aromatic
Elixir, 14
ounces;
Fluid Extract of Gelsemium, 2 ounces.
Mix them.
ELIXIR OF GENTIAN
689 WITH TINCTURE OF MURI-
ATE OF
Aromatic
Distilled Water,
IRON, IMPROVED.
ounce;
Elixir, a sufficient quantity

1
Neutral Citrate of Potassium, 180 grains;
Tincture of Muriate of Iron,

1
ounce;
ounce.
Dissolve the Neutral Citrate of Potassium in the Water,
and
to the solution
add the Tincture of Muriate of Iron

;
then add the Fluid Extract of Gentian

ficient
lastly,
add a
suf-
quantity of Aromatic Elixir to
make
the whole
measure sixteen ounces.
690
ELIXIR OF GUARANA.
Guarana, Powdered, 4 ounces
Alcohol, 6 ounces
;
Water, 6 ounces
Glycerine, 4 ounces
;
Oil of
Cinnamon (Ceylon),
drop;
Moisten the Guarana with a mixture of
five
and a half
;
ounces of Alcohol, the Glycerine, and the Water
pack in
;;
252
ELIXIRS.
a percolator, and pour on the remainder of the mixture
when
this ceases to pass,
add
sufficient
Diluted Alcohol to
;
make
the percolate measure fifteen and a half ounces
then
add the
hol.
Oils, previously dissolved in a half-ounce of Alco-
691 COMPOUND ELIXIR OF HELONIAS.

Aromatic
Elixir, 9
ounces
Fluid Extract of Partridgeberry, 4 ounces Fluid Extract of
High Cranberry,
1
ounce
Fluid Extract of Helonias,
ounce;
1
Fluid Extract of Blue Cohosh,
ounce.
Mix them.
692
ELIXIR OF HOPS.
Powdered Hops,
2
ounces;
1
Powdered Cloves,
drachm
1
Powdered Canella,
drachm
Powdered Cinnamon, 80 grains

Oil of Orange (fresh),
Sugar, 12 ounces;
2^
drachms;
Alcohol,
Water, of each, a
Mix
all
the Powders; to twenty-two ounces of a mixture
consisting of ten ounces of Alcohol
and twelve ounces of

;
Water, add the Oil of Orange
shake well
moisten the
;
Powders with a
sufficient quantity of the

;
mixture
set it
aside for twenty-four hours
pack in a percolator, and pour

;
on
it
the remainder of the mixture
when
this has passed
ELIXIRS.
253
through, continue the percolation with Diluted Alcohol

until twenty-four ounces of the tincture are obtained
this, in
filter, if
;
to
:
a bottle, add the Sugar, and shake until dissolved

necessary.
693
ELIXIR OF LACTOPEPTINE.
(Containing
five grains of
Lactopeptine to each teaspoonful.)
Aromatic
Elixir, 16
ounces;
Lactopeptine, 640 grains.

Dissolve the Lactopeptine in the Aromatic Elixir, and
filter
to
remove the indissoluble Sugar of Milk.
694
ELIXIR OF LACTOPEPTINE AND BISMUTH.
Elixir of Lactopeptine,
Citrate of
15^ ounces; Bismuth and Ammonium, 256
grains;
Water
(hot),
y
2
ounce.
Dissolve the Bismuth in the Water, adding a few grains
of Carbonate of
Ammonium add
;
the solution to the Elixir
of Lactopeptine.
695
ELIXIR OF LACTOPEPTINE, BISMUTH, STRYCHNIA.
Elixir of Lactopeptine
AND
and Bismuth,
15^
ounces;
^
22
ounce.
Mix them.
254
SYRUPS.
696
ELIXIR OF LACTOPEPTINE, CALISAYA, AND IRON.
Elixir of Calisaya
and Pyrophosphate of Iron, 16 ounces;
Lactopeptine, 640 grains.

Dissolve the Lactopeptine in the Elixir by trituration,
and
filter
through paper.
ELIXIR OF
697 RHUBARB AND MAGNESIA.

1
Fluid Extract of Rhubarb, U.S.,
fluidounce;
Liquor Magnesise Carbonatis, U.
S.
D., 7 fluidounces;
Aromatic (or Simple)
Elixir, 8 fluidounces.
Mix them.
SYRUPS.
698
SYRUP OF CHLORAL HYDRATE.
(Containing five grains to each teaspoonful.)
Chloral (Schering's), 640 grains;
Syrup,
pint;
Spirit of
Orange,
drachms.
Mix them, and
strain through flannel, if necessary.
699
SYRUP OF HYPOPHOSPHITE OF IRON, IMPROVED
Hypophosphite of Iron, 256 grains;
Citric Acid,
360 grains
Water of Ammonia, a
sufficient quantity
Spirit of Neroli, 25 drops
Syrup, a sufficient quantity.
; ;;
SYRUPS.
Take one-half of the
Water of Ammonia
of
Citric Acid,
it
is
;
255
and add
sufficient
to dissolve
then add slowly Water

neutral to litmus-paper;
in the solution,
Ammonia
until the solution
dissolve the remaining Citric
Acid
it,
and rub
the Hypophosphite of Iron with
adding carefully, drop by

is
drop, Water of
solution
Ammonia until
;
the Iron
dissolved
to
to this
add a sufficient quantity of Syrup

lastly,
make
the whole
measure sixteen ounces
add the
Spirit of Neroli.
700
SYRUP OF HYPOPHOSPHITE OF IRON WITH MANGANESE.
Sulphate of Iron (pure), 480 grains
Sulphate of Manganese, 475 grains
Phosphoric Acid (dilute), 3 ounces

Distilled Water, 2 ounces
Hypophosphite of Calcium,
finely
powdered, 652 grains.
Dissolve the Iron and Manganese in the Water with the
Phosphoric Acid
then pour the solution over the Hypo;
phosphite of Calcium
triturate,
and
transfer to a
filter it
damp
muslin strainer
squeeze out the liquid, and
through
paper; to
Syrup.
this filtrate
add seven times
its
volume of Simple
Mix them.
701
SYRUP OF LACTOPHOSPHATE OF IRON.
1
fluidounce
Phosphate of Iron (fresh Precipitated), a sufficient quantity

Sugar, 11 ounces;
1^
ounces;
Water, a
256
SYRUPS.
the Lactic Acid with two ounces of Water, and dis-
Mix
solve with the

filter,
magma
of Phosphate of Iron
transfer to a
;
and add water
until eight
ounces are procured
then
dissolve the Sugar in the mixture.
702
SYRUP OF PHOSPHATE OF IRON.
Phosphate of Iron, 256 grains
;
Hot Water,
Spirit of
ounce
Syrup, 16 ounces;
Orange Flower, a
sufficient quantity to flavor.

;
Dissolve the Iron Salt in the Water
then add the rest
of the ingredients.
703 COMPOUND SYRUP OF RHUBARB AND POTASSA.

(Neutralizing Cordial.)
Powdered Rhubarb,
Powdered Golden
ounces
2
Seal, 1
1
ounces
;
ounce
Powdered Cinnamon,
ounce;
Sugar, White, 4 pounds
Brandy,
gallon
Oil of Peppermint, 20 drops.

colation.
filter,
or
make by
per-
Use
stomach
difficulties.
Dose, one to two
teaspoonfuls.
MINERAL WATERS.
257
704
SYRUP OF SAFFRON.
Saffron,
American,
drachms
Water, Boiling, 20 fluidounces;

Sugar, 38 ounces
Alcohol, 95
per cent.,
2^
fluidounces.
strain.
Macerate
for twenty-four hours,
and
FORMULAS FOR MINERAL WATERS.
705
KISSINGEN.
Bicarbonate of Potassium (crystallized),
S/%
ounce
2^
ounces;
Sulphate of Magnesium (crystallized),
3^
;
ounces;
Chloride of Sodium (pure), 8} ounces

Chloride of Calcium (anhydrous),
2^
ounces;
Distilled Water, a sufficient quantity.
Powder the Bicarbonate of Potassium

tar
;
in a suitable
mor-
add the Bicarbonate of Sodium and Sulphate of Mag-
nesium, and triturate the mixture, after the addition of

a pint of Water, until the Potassium and
are dissolved
;
Magnesium
salts
pour the
magma
it
into a No. 50 hair sieve,
firmly supported on a funnel inserted in the
mouth of an
appropriate bottle, and wash
through with another pint
of water, gradually added, while constantly stirring with the

pestle.
Place the Chloride of Sodium in the mortar
add one
is
and a half pints of Water, and

22^
stir until
the solution
258
MINERAL WATERS.
;
nearly completed
sieve,
then pour the mixture also through a

first
and follow with the Chloride of Calcium,
dis-
solved in a few fluidounces of Water, carefully washing
down any remaining

rinse
salt,
until
the
;
whole mixture
is
brought to the measure of four pints

it
shake this well
thoroughly into a fountain containing twelve galit
lons of Water, and impregnate
with Carbonic Acid,
preferably under a high pressure.

sire the ferrated
Should the operator de-
Water, a light charge of about twenty
pounds
is
first
is
put on, so as to free the Water from air
the fountain
then re-opened, and one-eighth of an ounce

;
of Sulphate of Iron (pure) added

charge.
close,
and
finish the
70S
CONGRESS.
"Bicarbonate of Potassium (crystallized),
^ ounce
ounces;
5^
ounces;
Sulphate of Magnesium (crystallized),
3^
Chloride of Sodium (pure),
2^
ounces;
Chloride of Calcium (anhydrous), 3^3 ounces;

Dissolve the Chloride of Calcium and the Sulphate of
Magnesium, each,
in twelve fluidounces of
Water
mix the
solutions, and, after ten or fifteen minutes, strain the liquid
through muslin with thorough pressure
powder the Bicar-
bonate of Potassium in a mortar; add the Chloride of
Sodium
stirring,
mix the whole with a pint of Water, constantly

and pour the magma through
a No. 50 hair sieve,
MINERAL WATERS.
following with another pint of Water
tion
first
;
259
then add the solu-
obtained, and finally add more Water, until the

;
united liquids measure four pints

it
shake the mixture, pour
into a fountain containing twelve gallons of Water,
and
charge with the highest desirable pressure.
707
BITTER WATER.
(Friedrichshall.)
7/%
ounce
Sulphate of Sodium (crystallized), i}( ounces; Sulphate of Potassium,

z/%
ounce
Sulphate of Magnesium (crystallized), 20 ounces;
10^
ounces
1
ounce
Mix
the
Sodium and Potassium Sulphates by rubbing

in a
them together
mortar
add the Sulphate of Magnesium

stir until
with three pints of Water, and
dissolved
intro-
duce the Chloride of Sodium and Bicarbonate of Sodium

continue the stirring a few minutes, and pour the mixture
into a No. 50 hair sieve; dissolve the Chloride of
Sodium
in
half a pint of
Water; add
it
to the other mixture

if
through
the sieve,
and follow with Water,

is
necessary, to measure
four pints, or until the salt

liquid,
well washed
down
shake the
pour
it
into a fountain containing twelve gallons

it
of Water, and charge
only with a moderate pressure.
; ;
260
MINERAL WATERS.
708
SELTZER.
3^
ounces
2^
ounces
Chloride of Calcium (anhydrous), i}i ounces

Sulphate of Magnesium (crystallized), iî ounces;
Dissolve the Chloride of Calcium and the Sulphate of
Magnesium each
lution
lin
;
in four fluidounces of
Water; mix the
so-
let it
stand fifteen minutes, and strain through mus;
with pressure
mix the solution, Chloride and Carbonate

;
with a pint of Water

hair sieve
;
pour the mixture through a No. 50
follow with the Calcium and
Magnesium Chlowhole measures

into a fountain
ride solution,
and then with Water,
until the
it
four pints
shake up the mixture, pour
containing twelve gallons of Water, and charge with Car-
bonic Acid Gas.

take of
If the
Magnesium Chloride
is
used, then
Chloride of Calcium, j4 ounce

Chloride of Magnesium,
ounce.
Dissolve the two Chlorides in eight fluidounces of Water,
and add the

rials,
solution, through the sieve, to the other mateas before.
completing the process precisely
709
VICHY.
Bicarbonate of Potassium (crystallized),
$/%
ounce
Phosphate of Sodium (crystallized),
2 y
ounce;
Sulphate of Magnesium (crystallized), i} ounces;
ANALYSIS OF MINERAL WATERS.

2 6l
ounce
$/%
ounce;
Rub
the Phosphate of
;
Sodium and Bicarbonate of Potas-
sium together
add the Chloride of Sodium, Sulphate of

;
Magnesium, and Bicarbonate of Sodium

with two pints of Water
;
stir
the mixture
into a
pour the
magma
No,
50 hair sieve, and rub
it
through with the aid of more
Water; dissolve the Chloride of Calcium in four ounces

of Water, and pour the solution through the sieve;
necessary,
if
add Water
then wash
it
sufficient
to
complete four pints
shake
it;
perfectly into a fountain contain-
ing twelve gallons of Water, and apply the requisite high

pressure of Carbonic
Acid Gas.
TABLE EXHIBITING THE COMPOSITION OF THE PRINCIPAL NATURAL MINERAL WATERS OF EUROPE AND THE UNITED STATES.
I.
Carbonated Waters,
or such as contain an excess
of carbonic acid, which gives them a sparkling appearance
and the power of reddening litmus-paper.
These waters
frequently contain the carbonates of iron, lime, and magnesia,
which are held
in solution
by the excess of carbonic

is
acid,
is
and which are deposited when the water

air.
boiled or
exposed for some time to the
262
710
SELTERS (GERMANY).
Bergmann.
In a wine pint
Carbonic Acid
Solid contents.
cubic inches
17
Carbonate of Soda
grains
4
5
Carbonate of Magnesia Carbonate of Lime

Chloride of Sodium
Total
" "
"
17
29
711 PYRMONT (GERMANY).

Bergmann.
Temperature, 55 F.
In a wine pint
Carbonic Acid
Solid contents.
cubic inches
26
Carbonate of Magnesia
Carbonate of Lime
Sulphate of Magnesia
Sulphate of
grains
10.
"
4.5
"
" "
"
5.5
8.5
1.5
Lime
Chloride of Sodium
Oxide of Iron
Total
0.6
30.6
263
712
SPA (BELGIUM).
Bergmann.
Temperature, 50 F.
In a wine pint
Carbonic Acid
Solid contents.
cubic inches
13
Carbonate of Soda
grains
1.5
Carbonate of Lime
Chloride of Sodium
"
" "
"
4.5
1.5
0.2
Oxide of Iron
Total
0.6
8.3
713
MONT
107
,
D'OR (FRANCE).
is
Four springs, the temperature of which, respectively,

109
,
113
and
2F.
In a Parisian pint.
(Madeleine Spring.)
Carbonic Acid
grains
4.64
6.75
Carbonate of Soda
Sulphate of Soda
2.04
Muriate of Soda
5.18
2.21
Alumina
Carbonate of Lime
4.14
1.36
Oxide of Iron
Total
0.40
26.72
264

714
VICHY (FRANCE).
The temperature
to
11
of the different springs varies from 72

all
F.
They
contain carbonic acid, carbonates of
lime, magnesia,
and soda, sulphate of soda, and muriate
of soda.
715
LEBANON SPRINGS (NEW YORK).

Prof. H. Dussauce.
Temperature, 72
Gases.
F.
In a gallon.
Oxygen
Nitrogen
cubic inches
2.00
"
"
"
"
3.50 0.50
traces.
Carbonic Acid
Sulphydric Acid
Total
Solid contents.
6.00
Sulphate of Sodium
gra ns
0.02
2.41
Carbonate of Soda
Sulphate of Potash
1.04
Chloride of Sodium...
0.96
4.05 1.06
Carbonate of Lime
Sulphate of Magnesia.,
Alumina
Oxide of Iron
Silicic
0.45
0.94
3- 2 5
Acid
f
Glairine
Org. Com.
o.75
me. ( Baregi
Total
,
0.47
15-40
265
716 SWEET SPRINGS
(VIRGINIA).
ROUELLE.
Temperature, 73
F.
In a quart.
Carbonic Acid.
^
Muriate of Soda
Muriate of Lime
Sulphate of
c T
grains &
12 to
115
Lime
Carbonate of Magnesia")
Carbonate of Lime
Silicious
>
J
"
"
as
18 to 24
Earth
Iron
II.
2 to
Sulphuretted Waters, or such

and by
contain
sul-
phuretted hydrogen, and are distinguished by their peculiar fetid smell,
their yielding
silver.
brown
precipitates
with the
salts
of lead and
717
AIX-LA-CHAPELLE (GERMANY).
Bergmann.
Temperature, no
to 143
F.
In a wine
pint.
Sulphuretted
Hydrogen
cubic inches
Solid contents.
Carbonate of Soda
Carbonate of
grains
12
Lime
" "
4.75
5
Chloride of Sodium
Total
21.75
23
266
718
HARROGATE, OLD WELL (ENGLAND).
Gaseous contents.
In a wine gallon.
Sulphuretted
Hydrogen
cubic inches
14
4.25
Carbonic Acid
Nitrogen
Carburetted Hydrogen
"
"
"
" "
8
4.15
"
Total
Solid contents.
30.40
grains
Chloride of Sodium Chloride of Calcium Chloride of Magnesium

Bicarbonate of Soda
752
65.75
29.2
"
" "
12.8
Total
859.75
719 WHITE SULPHUR

Prof.
(VIRGINIA).
W.
B. Rogers.
F.
Temperature, 62
Gaseous contents.
In a wine gallon
Sulphuretted Hydrogen
cubic inches
2.5
2
Carbonic Acid
" "
"
"
" "
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Total
1.448
3.552
9.5

Solid contents.
267
In a pint.
grains
5.588
7-744
1.150
Sulphate of Lime
" "
" "
Carbonate of Lime
Chloride of Calcium Chloride of Sodium
0.204
0.180
a trace.
Oxide of Iron
Loss
Total
C(
0.410
15.276
720
RED SULPHUR
Prof.
(VIRGINIA).
W.
B. Rogers.
F.
Temperature, 54
Gaseous contents.
In an imperial gallon.
cubic inches
4.54
8.75 4.25
Carbonic Acid
Nitrogen
"
"
"
"
Solid contents.
In 32 cubic inches.
Sulphate of Soda Sulphate of
Lime
.grams
1.25
Carbonate of Lime
Muriate of Soda
268
721
SALT SULPHUR
Prof.
Gaseous contents.
(VIRGINIA).
W.
B. Rogers.
F.
Temperature, 49 to 56
In 100 cubic inches.
Sulphuretted Hydrogen. ...cubic inches
i.io to 1.50
2.05
Nitrogen
"
" "
"
"
Oxygen
Carbonic Acid
Solid contents.
O.27
5-75
grains
"
Sulphate of Lime
Sulphate of Soda
36.755
7.883
9.682
4-445
Carbonate of Lime Carbonate of Magnesia

Chloride of Magnesium
1-434
0.116
0.683
0.025
Chloride of Sodium
Chloride of Calcium
Peroxide of Iron, from Protosulphate..
0.042
An
azotized organic matter, blended
with sulphur, about
Earthy Phosphates
Iodine
a trace.
WARM
Gaseous contents.
722
SPRINGS (VIRGINIA).
W.
B. Rogers.
F. In a gallon.
Prof.
Temperature, 98
cubic inches
0.25
3.25 1.00
Nitrogen
" "
" "
Carbonic Acid

Solid contents.
269
Muriate of Lime
grains
3.968
" "
"
9.984
4.288
Carbonate of Lime
Sulphate of
Lime
5.466
a trace.
Soda
Total
2^.706
723 BLUE SULPHUR

Prof.
Sulphate of Lime,
Sulphate of Magnesia, Sulphate of Soda,
(VIRGINIA).
Rogers.
W.
B.
Solid contents (amount not given).
Chloride of Calcium,
Hydrosulphate of Soda and

Magnesia,
Protosulphate of Iron,
Iodine,
Carbonate of Lime,
Carbonate of Magnesia,
Chloride of Magnesium,
Chloride of Sodium,
Sulphuretted Hydrogen,
Sulphur,
Organic Matters.
Gaseous contents (amount not given).
Oxygen,
Nitrogen.
Carbonic Acid,
'.724
SHARON SPRINGS (NEW YORK).

(White Sulphur.)
Temperature, 48
F.
In a wine gallon
Sulphuretted
Hydrogen
cubic inches
20.5
Solid contents.
Bicarbonate of Magnesia
grains
24.0
5 1
270

grains
Sulphate of Magnesia Sulphate of
34.0
Lime
" " "
85.4
3.0
2.7
Hydrosulphate of Magnesia and Lime

Chloride of Sodium and Magnesium
Total
149.
725 MAGNESIA SPRING.

Temperature, 48
F.
In a wine gallon.
Sulphuretted Hydrogen...
Solid contents.
...cubic inches
3.3
Sulphate of
grains
30.
"
" " "
22.7 76.0
0.5
Lime
Hydrosulphate of Magnesia and Lime....

Chloride of Sodium and Magnesium
Total
III.
3.0
*3 2 -7
are
Chalybeate Waters
characterized
by
their
in-
inky
taste,
and by striking a blue-black color with an
fusion of galls,
tassium.
and a blue color with ferrocyanuret of poiron

is
The
generally in the state of carbonate
of the protoxide, held in solution in the water by excess
of carbonic acid.
acid
is
is
By
standing, or boiling, the carbonic
driven
off,
and the protoxide, by absorbing oxygen,
precipitated as a hydrated sesquioxide, of an ochreous
color.
27 J
726
TUNBRIDGE WELLS (ENGLAND).
SCUDAMORE.
Solid contents.
In a wine gallon.
Chloride of Sodium
grains
2.46
Chloride of Calcium
Sulphate of
o-39 0.29
1.41
Lime
Carbonate of Lime
0.27
2.22
Oxide of Iron
Manganese,
Loss
Total
Silica, etc
0.44
0.13
7.61
727 BRIGHTON (ENGLAND).

Marcet.
In a wine pint
Carbonic Acid
Solid contents.
cubic inches
2.5
Sulphate of Iron Sulphate of Lime
grains
1.80
" "
" " "
4.09
1.53
Chloride of Sodium Chloride of Magnesium

Silica
0.75
0.14
0.19
8.5
Loss
Total
,
272
ANAL YSIS OF MINERAL WA TERS.
728 CHELTENHAM (ENGLAND).

(Chalybeate Spring.)
Brande
Carbonic Acid
Solid contents.
&
Parkes.
In a wine pint,
cubic inches
2.05
Carbonate of Soda
Sulphate of Soda
gra ns
'
0.5
22.7
6
2-5
Sulphate of
Lime
Chloride of Sodium
4i.3
0.8 73-8
Oxide of Iron
Total.
729
BEDFORD (PENNSYLVANIA).
(Anderson's Spring.)
Dr. Church.
Temperature, 55
F.
In a wine gallon.
Carbonic Acid
Solid contents.
cubic inches
74
80
14.5
Sulphate of
grains
Lime
"
Chloride of Sodium Chloride of Calcium
"
10
3
"
" "
Carbonate of Lime Carbonate of Iron

Total....
8
5
120.5
273
730
SCHOOLEY'S MOUNTAIN (NEW JERSEY).
Temperature, 50 F.
Solid contents.
In a wine pint.
Muriate of Soda
grains
0.43
2.40
Muriate of Lime Muriate of Magnesia...,
0.50
7-99
Carbonate of Lime
Sulphate of
Lime
0.65
Carbonate of Magnesia.
Silica
0.40
0.80
2.00 0.92
0.41
Carbonate of Iron
Extractive
Loss
Total.
16.50
731 BALLSTON SPA (NEW YORK).

(Sans Souci Spring.)
Steel.
Temperature, 50
Solid contents.
F.
In a wine gallon.
Chloride of Sodium
grains 143.733
Bicarbonate of Soda Bicarbonate of Magnesia
12.66
39.10
Carbonate of Lime Carbonate of Iron

Iodide of Sodium
Silica
43-407
5-95 1.30
1
Total
247.15
M*
274

Waters comprise
those which contain a
suffi-
IV. Saline
cient
amount of neutral
salts to
give them a marked and
generally a purgative operation.
The
salts
most usually
present are the sulphates and carbonates of lime, magnesia,
and soda, and the chlorides of calcium, sodium, and

Iodine and bromine have been found in a
;
magnesium.
few saline springs

acid
and some of them contain carbonic

entitle
and
iron,
which might
them
to
be
classified,
respectively, with the carbonated or chalybeate waters.
732
PLOMBIERES (FRANCE).
Temperature, 90 to 144 F.
Solid contents.
In a pint.
Carbonate of Soda...
Sulphate of Soda
grains
2.16
2.33
1.25
"
"
" " "
Chloride of Sodium
Carbonate of Lime
Silica
0.50
1.33
Animal Matter
Total
1.50
9.07
733
SARATOGA (NEW YORK).
(Pavilion Spring.)
Dr.
Gaseous contents.
J.
R. Chilton.
In a wine gallon.
Carbonic Acid
cubic inches 359.05
Atmospheric Air
Total
"
"
5.03
364.08

jolid contents.
275
Chloride of Sodium
grains 187.68
Carbonate of Soda
Carbonate of Lime
" " "

"
4.92
52.84
56.92
3-5i 1.48 2-59
Carbonate of Iron
Sulphate of Soda
"
"
Iodide of Sodium
Alumina
Silica
" " "
0.42
1.
16
Phosphate of Lime
0.19
a trace.
Total,
3H-7 1
734
(Union Spring.)
Dr.
Gaseous contents.
J.
R. Chjlton.
In a wine gallon.
Carbonic Acid
cubic inches 314.16
Atmospheric Air
Total
Solid contents.
"
"
....
4.62
318.78
Chloride of Sodium
grains 243.620
Carbonate of Lime
Carbonate of Soda Carbonate of Iron
,
84.265
41.600
12.800
5-452
3.600
Iodide of Sodium, or Iodine.

Silica
and Alumina
,
i-57o
a trace.
Total
392.907
276
735 SEA-WATER (ENGLISH CHANNEL).

Schweitzer.
In 1000 grains.
Water
Chloride of Sodium
grains 964.744
"
" "
2 7-59
Chloride of Potassium Chloride of Magnesium
0-765
3.667
Bromide of Magnesium
"
"
" "
0.029
2.295
Sulphate of Lime
1,407
Carbonate of Lime
Total
0-033
1000.000
V. Acidulous Waters.
is
This division of Mineral Waters

are, comparatively, of rare ocis
intended to comprise such as contain a free acid other
than carbonic acid.

currence.
They
The
following
an analysis of Sulphuric Acid
Springs lately brought into notice.
736
OAK ORCHARD SPRINGS (NEW YORK).
Dr.
Free Sulphuric Acid
Sulphate of
J.
R. Chilton.
In a gallon.
grains
82.96
Lime
"
"
39-6o
14-32
Protosulphate of Iron
Sulphate of Alumina
Silica
" " "
9.68
8.28 1.04 3.28
Organic Extractive Matters

Total
"
160.62
ANAL YSIS OF MINERAL WA TERS.

The Alum Spring of
free sulphuric acid.
277
Virginia
is
also stated to contain
737
VI. Silicious Waters.
These Mineral Waters
are exsilica
tremely rare, and in those hitherto discovered the

appears to have been dissolved by means of soda.
The
most remarkable of these are the boiling springs or Geyser,

in Iceland, of
which the following

Tra?ts.
i
is
the analysis, as given
by Black, Edin. Phil.

Solid contents.
iii.
95.
In a gallon.
Soda
grains
5.56
2.80
Z 1 -^
Alumina
Silica
"
"
" "
Muriate of Soda
Sulphate of Soda
14.42
8.57
Total
62.85
738 HOT SPRINGS (VIRGINIA).

Prof.
W.
B. Rogers.
to 106
Temperature, 98
F.
Solid contents (the quantity not given).
Carbonate of Lime,
Carbonate of Magnesia,
Sulphate of Lime,
Sulphate of Soda,
Sulphate of Magnesia.
Carbonate of Iron,
Free Nitrogen.
24
278
739
(Congress Spring.)
Steel.
Gaseous contents.
In a wine gallon.
Carbonic Acid
cubic inches
311
7
Atmospheric Air
Total
Solid contents.
"
"
318
Chloride of Sodium
Iodide of Sodium
Bicarbonate of Soda
grains 385
3-5
8.982
95.788
Carbonate of Lime
98.098
5-o75
i-5
Carbonate of Iron
Silica
Total
a trace.
597-943
740
(Iodine Spring.)
Prof. Emmons.
Gaseous contents.
In a wine gallon.
Carbonic Acid
cubic inches 336
Atmospheric Air
Total
"
"
4
340

Solid contents.
279
Chloride of Sodium
gra ns 187
75
Carbonate of Lime
26
2
1
Carbonate of Soda
Carbonate of Iron
Iodine
Total
3-5
294-5
741
CARLSBAD (BOHEMIA).
Bergmann.
Temperature, 165
Solid contents.
F.
In a wine pint.
;
Carbonate of Lime
Sulphate of Soda
grains
4.15
" " "
41.51
5.33
Chloride of Sodium
Carbonate of Soda
Lithia (Berzelius)
11.76
a trace.
742
SEIDLITZ (BOHEMIA).
Bergmann.
Solid contents.
In a wine pint
grains
180
5
Sulphate of
Lime
" "
"
2.5
Carbonate of Lime
Total
:
0.8
4.5
"
192.8
2 So
743 CHELTENHAM (ENGLAND).

(Saline Spring.)
Parkes
Solid contents.
&
Brande.
In a wine pint.
Sulphate of Soda
Sulphate of Magnesia Sulphate of
grains
15
11 4.5
"
" "
Lime
Chloride of Sodium
Total
50
80.5
744
BATH (ENGLAND).
Phillips.
Temperature, ioo
to 106
F.
In a wine pint.
Carbonic Acid
Solid contents.
cubic inches
1.2
Carbonate of Lime
Sulphate of Soda
Sulphate of
grains
0.8
1.4
9.3
"
" " "
Lime
Chloride of Sodium
Silica
3.4
0.2
Oxide of Iron
Total
a trace.
15.
ARTIFICIAL SALTS.
2 8l
ARTIFICIAL SALTS.
745
CARLSBAD SALT.
Sulphate of Sodium, 3500 grains;
Sulphate of Magnesium, 340 grains
Bicarbonate of Sodium, 1395 grains;
Chloride of Sodium, 450 grains;
Chloride of Calcium, 450 grains;

Tartrate of Iron and Potassium, 8 grains.
Mix them.
To
render the
salt effervescent,
dry
it
thoroughly by exF.,
posure to a heat that must not exceed 150
and to each
pound of the desiccated powder add

2
ounces;
Tartaric Acid, 14 drachms.
Mix them, and keep
in closed bottles.
746
CRAB ORCHARD SALTS.
Sulphate of Magnesium (crystallized)
88.16
2.12
Sulphate of Sodium
Peroxide of Iron
Sulphate of Potassium
Sulphate of Calcium
0.12
4.79
2.72
Carbonate of Calcium
Silica
0.23 0.33
and Phosphoric Acid

in the Iron
Water contained
and Soda
Salts.
...
1.53
100.00
24*
282
GRANULATED
SALTS.
747
SPRUDEL SALTS.
Sulphate of Sodium, 8 ounces
Carbonate of Sodium, 4 ounces

Chloride of Sodium,
2
ounces
Water, 16 ounces.
Dissolve the Salts in the Water (in a porcelain-lined
evaporating dish) with the aid of a water-bath
evaporate,
and add two ounces of Sulphate of Sodium

again.
evaporate
When
the
Water
is
driven
off,
bottle the Salts,
and
cork tightly.
GRANULATED SALTS.
748 GRANULAR CITRATE OF MAGNESIA.

Calcined Magnesia, 8 ounces
;
Carbonate of Magnesia, 4 ounces
Powdered
Citric Acid, 26 ounces;

Powdered White Sugar, a
Heat a small quantity of the Sugar

gentle
fire until it
in a
pan over a
sift
commences
to stick;
then
in the
Carbonate and Calcined Magnesia and Citric Acid, thoroughly mixing them
desired size.
;
lastly,
rub through a sieve of the

salts are
Other granulated
prepared in the
same manner.
; ;
GERMAN PREPARATIONS.
283
749
DOG'S FAT.
Hager.
Ohve Mix them.
Oil,
one ounce
Lard, 3 ounces.
750
WILD CAT GREASE.
Hager.
Lard,
1
ounce
Oil of Valerian,
drop.
Mix
them.
751
RABBIT'S FAT.
Hager.
Oil of Olive, 100 parts;
Lard, 80 parts
Beef Suet, 80 parts

Beeswax, 35 parts.
Mix them.
752
BEAR'S GREASE.
Hager.
Lard,
y
2
pound
1
Benzoic Acid,
drachm
Palm
Oil,
drachm.
Mix them.
;;
234
753
GOOSE GREASE.
Hager.
Olive Oil,
i
ounce
Lard, 4 ounces
Oil of Nutmeg, 2 drops.
Mix them.
754
WARBURG'S TINCTURE, OR FEVER DROPS.
Elixir of
Spirit of
Long
Life, 5
2 y
drachms
Camphor,
drachm
Alcohol, 2.y 2 drachms; Sulphate of Quinia, 10 grains.
Mix them.
755
ELIXIR OF LONG LIFE.
Tincture of Aloe and Myrrh, 8 ounces
;
Tincture of Rhubarb, 2 ounces
Tincture of Saffron, 4 drachms
Compound
Tincture of Gentian,
2
ounce
Simple Syrup,
ounces
1
Alcohol, 95 per cent., a sufficient quantity to complete

pint.
Mix them.
756
HOFFMAN'S BALSAM OF
Oil of Lavender,
Oil of Cloves,
1
1
LIFE.
drachm
:
drachm
; ;
DIETETIC PREPARATIONS.
Oil of Cinnamon,
Oil of Oil of
i
285
drachm
Thyme,
Lemon,
i
i
i
drachm
drachm
Oil of Mace,
drachm
i
Oil of Orange Flower,
drachm
;
Balsam of Peru, 3 drachms

Alcohol, 30 ounces.
Mix them.
757
HALLER'S ELIXIR.
Sulphuric Acid,
1
fluidounce
Alcohol, 3 fluidounces.
Add
to
the Acid gradually to the Alcohol.
Dose, from ten
twenty drops, in water.
758
DECOCTION OF BARLEY, OR BARLEY WATER.
Pearl Barley, 2 ounces
Boiling Water,
2 quarts.
let
Before adding the Boiling Water,
the Barley be well
washed
little
then boil
it
to one-half,
and
strain the liquor.

if
A
To
lemon-juice and sugar
may be added
desirable.
be taken ad libitum in inflammatory diseases.
286
759
RICE WATER.
Rice,
2
ounces
it
Let
it
be well washed, and add to
Water,
Boil
it
2 quarts.
for
an hour and a
as
half,
and then add sugar and
nutmeg
libitum.
as
much
may be
required.
To be
taken
ad
Rice,
when
boiled for a considerable time, assumes a

is
gelatinous form, and, mixed with milk,

diet for children.
It possesses in
an excellent
consti-
some measure a
pating property, which

milk.
may be
increased
by boiling the
760
INFUSION OF FLAXSEED.
Linseed,
1
ounce;
2 /
T
Liquorice Root,
ounce
Boiling Water, 2 pints.
Macerate
for
two or three hours near the
fire,
in a covered
vessel; strain,
and add lemon-juice
sufficient to
make
it
agreeable.
It
may be
given as a
common
drink in catarrh.
761
DECOCTION OF BRAN.
Fresh Wheat Bran,
1
pint
Water, 3 quarts.
Boil
down
one-third
strain
off
the liquor, and add
287
sugar, honey, or molasses, according to the taste of the

patient.
Bran tea may be made by using boiling water, and allowing the mixture to stand in a covered vessel for three or
four hours.
762
MUCILAGE OF GUM ARABIC.
As an
of
is
article of diet, the
proper proportions are an ounce
Gum
Arabic to a pint of Boiling Water.

it
The
solution
is
allowed to cool before
is
used.
Gum
it
Arabic
very
nutritive,
and
life
can be sustained on
alone for some
time.
763
SAGE TEA.
Dried Leaves of Sage,
Boiling Water,
Infuse for half an hour,
1
ounce
quart.
strain.
and then
Sugar and
lemon-juice
the patient.
may be added
in the proportion required
by
In the same manner
may be made balm and
other teas.
These infusions form very agreeable and useful drinks in

fever,
and
their diaphoretic
powers may be increased by
the addition of the sweet spirit of nitre or antimonial wine.
764
INFUSION OF MALT.
Ground Malt,
1
pint
Scalding Water, 3 pints.
;; ;
288
and
strain off the liquor, to
if
Infuse for two hours,
which
may be added
sugar or lemon-juice,
required.
late
This was a favorite preparation with the

Parrish in inflammatory fevers.
Dr. Joseph
765
MILK FOR INFANTS.
Cow's Milk,
Water,
i
part
2 parts;
Loaf Sugar,
It is necessary,
as
much
as
may be
agreeable.
when children
are to be raised
by the
al-
hand, to dilute the Milk.
These proportions may be
tered as the child advances in age.
The
object
is
to
make
a diet as nearly like the maternal milk as possible.
766
RICE GRUEL.
Ground Rice,
Cinnamon,
Water,
1
1
ounce
drachm;
quart.
Boil for forty minutes, adding the aromatic near the
conclusion.
necessary.
Strain
and sweeten.
Wine may be added,
if
767
PANADO.
Wheat Bread,
Cinnamon,
Water,
1 1
ounce
drachm
pint.
Boil them until they are well mixed
;
289
little
then add a
grated nutmeg and sugar.
Wine
or butter
may
also
be
added,
if
desirable.
768 COMPOUND SALEP POWDERS.

Salep,
Tragacanth,
Sago, of each, 4 ounces
Cochineal,
drachm
Prepared Oyster-Shells,
ounce.
To be
Stir
carefully mixed,
and divided into powders of one
drachm each.
one of these powders into a pint of milk, and boil
for ten or fifteen
them together
minutes.
To
be drunk
freely in dysentery and diarrhoea.
The above
are the dysenteric
powders of Dr. Castanello.
somewhat analogous preparation, which bears the same

is
name,
prepared as follows
Gum
Arabic,
Tragacanth,
Arrowroot,
Sago,
Tapioca, of each,
drachms.
Mix them
flavored with
well together,
and boil in a pint of milk,
nutmeg or cinnamon.
Used
as a diet in
dysentery, diarrhoea, etc.
25
290
769
JELLY OF CARRAGEEN, OR IRISH MOSS.
Carrageen, ]/ 2 ounce
Fresh Milk,
Boil
1^
;
pints.
them down
to a pint
remove any sediment by

requisite quantity
it
filtering or otherwise,
and then add the
of sugar, with lemon-juice, or peach-water, to give

agreeable flavor.
an
To
be used freely.
The moss,
before being used, should be well washed in

its
cold water, to remove
saline taste.
770
BOILED FLOUR.
Fine Flour,
1
pound.
Tie
it
up
in a linen cloth as tightly as possible, and, alter

it
frequently dipping
flour
till
in cold water,
it,
dredge the outside with
a crust
is
formed round
it
which
will prevent the

It is
water from soaking into

boiled until
it
while boiling.
then to be
becomes a hard, dry mass.
Two
or three spoonfuls of this
may be
grated and preit
pared in the same manner as arrowroot, for which
forms
an excellent
substitute.
771
CHOCOLATE.
Chocolate should be suffered to stand until cold, after
having been made in the usual way.

collect
The
oily parts thus
on the
surface,
and should be taken
off.
The
liquid
should then be boiled again, and sugar,
etc.,
added.
291
772 BEEF TEA.

Lean
Beef, cut into shreds,
1 1
pound
scum
Water,
Boil
it
quart.
as
it rises.
for twenty minutes, taking off the
After
it
grows cold, strain the liquor.

is
This preparation
broths,
more nourishing than
ordinary
and very
palatable.
773 HARTSHORN JELLY.

Hartshorn Shavings, 4 ounces
Water,
Boil over a gentle
dissipated.
Strain,
1
quart.
fire
until
one pint of the Water
is
and add lemon -juice, sugar, and wine.
This forms, either with or without the last-named ingredients, a very nourishing diet for convalescents, and,
when
mixed with an equal portion of milk,

bowel complaints of children.
Isinglass or fish glue
is
well adapted to the
may be
used instead of the Hartshorn
Shavings,
if
preferred.
774
CALF'S FOOT JELLY.
To two
skim the
calves' feet
add one gallon of water, which

Strain
it,
re-
duce by boiling to one quart.

fat
and,
when
cold,
entirely off;
add
to this the white of six or
eight eggs well beaten, a pint of wine, half a

sugar,
pound of
them be
loaf
well
and the
juice of four lemons,
and
let
292
Boil the whole for a few minutes, stirring con-
mixed.
stantly,
and then pass
it
through a flannel strainer.
This forms a very nutritious article of diet for the sick
and convalescent.
option.
The wine may be omitted
or added at
775
ANISE-SEED CORDIAL.
Oil of Anise-Seed, 3 drachms
;
Oil of Coriander, 5 drops
Cologne
Syrup,
Spirit,
2^
gallons;
Water,
2^ gallons 4^ gallons.
Mix them.
77S
AROMATIC POWDER OF CHALK.
Powdered Cinnamon, 4 ounces;
Powdered Nutmegs,
^ /
ounce
Powdered
Saffron, 3 ounces;
\ T2
Powdered Cloves,
ounces;
1
Powdered Cardamom, Powdered
ounce;
;
Sugar, 25 ounces
Prepared Chalk,
ounces.
Mix them.
777 AROMATIC CHALK AND OPIUM. Aromatic Powder of Chalk, 9^ ounces;

Powdered Opium, j ounce.
; ;
Mix
thoroughly.
293
Dose, from ten to forty grains.
For
Diarrhoea, Dysentery, etc.
778 BROWN'S CHLORODYNE.

Burnt Sugar,
1
drachm
Muriate of Morphia,
Distilled Water, 2
y
2
grain
drachms;
;
Oil of Peppermint, 6 drops
Hydrocyanic Acid,
diluted, 5 drops;
7
drops
Chloroform,
drachm.
Mix them.
779
ESSENCE OF BLACKBERRY (ARTIFICIAL).
;
pint
Butyric Ether, 60 drops;
Acetic Acid, 4 drachms
Tincture of Cochineal, sufficient to color.
Mix them.
780
CASTOR OIL SANDWICH.
Rub up two
will take
drops of Oil of Cinnamon with an ounce

Children
of Glycerine, and add an ounce of Castor Oil.

it
as a luxury,
and ask
for more.
781 CHLOROPHYLL.
Dried Spinach
(fresh),
1
ounce
Alcohol, 4 ounces.
2;*
;; ;
294
Evaporate over a water-bath to the consistency of a solid

extract.
To
color perfumes, etc., green, dissolve a small
portion in them.
782
CHURCHILL'S TINCTURE OF IODINE.
(Two and
a half times stronger than the officinal tincture.)
Iodine, Re-crystallized, 5 drachms
Iodide of Potassium,
drachm
Alcohol, Stronger, 3 ounces
Water,
ounce.
Rub
pour
the Iodine and Iodide of Potassium together until

;
finely divided
off the
dissolve with the
Water
as
much
as possible;
Water, and triturate the remainder with the

solutions.
Alcohol.
Mix both
783
COLORS FOR HAIR
Red.
grease.
OILS, ETC.
to each
Alkanet, three drachms

Strain.
pound of
oil
or
Yellow or Orange.
Annotta, digested with hot

Strain.
oil
or
grease, gives a fine color.
Green.
tity
Macerate with
Spinach,
hot
oil
or grease a small quan-
of Parsley,
Walnut Leaves, or Powdered
Gum
Guaiacum.
784
COMPOSITION POWDER.
Powdered Bayberry,
1
pound
pound
Powdered Ginger,
2 y
; ;
; ;
Powdered Capsicum, Powdered Cloves,
1
295
ounce
ounce.
Mix them
thoroughly.
785 COTTON-SEED OIL, WITH PHOSPHATE OFCALCIUM.

Phosphate of Calcium (precipitated),
Water,
1
ounce
ounce
;
Muriatic Acid, 4 fluidounces

Syrup, 4 fluidounces
Cotton-Seed Oil
(filtered), 16 fluidounces;
Extract of Vanilla,
Dissolve the
y
2
ounce.
filter,
Lime
in
the Acid and Water;
and
add the remaining ingredients.
GILES'S IODIDE OF
78S AMMONIA LINIMENT.

1
Oil of Rosemary,
drachm
Iodine, 15 grains;
Alcohol, 8 ounces
Gum
Camphor,
drachms
1
Oil of Lavender,
drachm.
1
Water of Ammonia,
ounce.
Mix them.
787
GINGER ALE EXTRACT.
Powdered Jamaica Ginger,
3
pounds
;
Lemon
Peel (fresh),
pound
Powdered Capsicum,
Alcohol,
1
y
2
pound
gallon.
296
for fourteen days.
Macerate
Three ounces
will
be
suffi-
cient for one gallon of syrup.
788
LIME-JUICE AND GLYCERINE. Oil of Almond (sweet), 2 ounces
Oil of
Lemon,
drachms
2
Glycerine,
1
drachms;
ounce
8 ounces.
Lime Water,
Mix them.
789
LIQUID COCHINEAL.
Burnt Alum,
\ x2
ounces;
Cream of
Tartar,
1^
ounces;
1^
ounces $
Powdered Cochineal,
Water, 24 fluidounces
Sugar (white),
2
1^
ounces;
pounds.
filter.
Mix them.
Set aside for twenty-four hours, and
790
LIQUOR
PICIS
ALKALINE (ALKALINE SOLUTION

OF TAR).
2
Carolina Tar,
drachms
1
Caustic Potash,
drachm
Water,
drachms.
Mix them, and
solve.
; ; ;
297
791
COSMOLINE.
Paraffin,
1
ounce
Paraffin Oil, 3 ounces.
Melt, and mix them.
792
LIQUID SHAMPOO (SEA FOAM). Bay Rum, 2^ pints
;
Water,
y
2
pint
1
Glycerine,
ounce
Tincture of Cantharides,
drachms
2
Carbonate of
Borax,
2 y
Ammonium,
drachms
ounce.
Mix them.
793
LIQUID
Water,
1
WASH BLUE (LAUNDRY

gallon.
BLUE).
Powdered Prussian Blue (Tieman's), 16 ounces;
Mix them.
794
"MOCKING-BIRD FOOD."
Dried Ox-Heart,
1
j>ound
1
Poppy-Seed Cake,
Bread (dried
in
pound
1
an oven),
1
pound
;
Dried Ants' Eggs,
pound
;
Hemp
Corn
Lard
N*
^ pound Meal, y 2 pound; (melted), y 2 pound.

Seed,
;;;
298
to a coarse
Grind
powder, and mix with the Lard.

it
When
served out to the birds, mix
with an equal quantity of
fresh grated carrots.
795
NEW ORLEANS
MEAD.
Honey, 112 pounds;

Water, 24 gallons;
Yeast,
1
pint
Hops,
Dissolve the
pound.
Honey
;
in the
Water ;
adding a
boil the
Hops
in
one
gallon of the Water
strain,
;
Water
to
make
thirty gallons of liquid

;
ferment.
Or.
Honey, 20 pounds
Cider, 12 gallons;
Rum, 4
pints;
Brandy, 4 pints
Cream of
Tartar, 2 ounces
Oil of Bitter Almonds, 5 drops Oil of Cloves, 5 drops Yeast,

1
pint. in the
Dissolve the
Honey
clear,
;
Cider
add the Yeast

;
fer-
ment.
When
;
add the other ingredients

bottle up.
macerate
three days
strain
70S
OIL OF STONE.
Petroleum (American),
2 pints
2 pints
Petroleum (Barbadoes),
Oil of Turpentine, 6 pints.
Mix them.
;; ;
299
797
OSGOOD'S INDIA CHOLAGOGUE.
Fluid Extract of Leptandrin,
i
drachm
Fluid Extract of Stillingia, 4 ounces

Fluid Extract of Podophyllin, 3 drachms;
Sulphate of Quinia,
drachms
;
Oil of Sassafras, 10 drops

Molasses, a sufficient quantity to
make 8
ounces.
Mix them.
Dose, from one to two teaspoonfuls.
798
PERSPIRATION OF HANDS AND FEET.
Carbolic Acid,
1
ounce
;
Burnt Alum, 4 ounces
Starch (common), 200 ounces
Powdered French Chalk, 50 ounces

Oil of
Lemon,
ounces.
Mix them.
Sprinkle on the inside of gloves or stockings.
799 PHOSPHATE OF CALCIUM (FRESH PRECIPITATED).

Phosphate of Calcium, 6 drachms
Water, 4 ounces
Muriatic Acid,
1
ounce
Water of Ammonia, a
Dissolve the
Lime
in
the
Water with the aid of the

quantity of the Water of
;
Acid
then
add a
sufficient
Ammonia
to precipitate
them
throw upon a
until
it is
filter,
and
wash the precipitate with water
free
from
alkali.
;;;
3 oo
800
SOZODONT.
Castile Soap,
i
ounce
Water, 18 ounces
Alcohol, 6 ounces;
Syrup, 5 ounces;
Tincture of Myrrh,
ounce
i
Compound
Tincture of Cinchona,
ounce
Santalum, a sufficient quantity to color.
Mix them.
SQUIBB'S
801 CHOLERA MIXTURE.

1
1
Tincture of Opium,
Spirit of
ounce
Camphor,
ounce
1
ounce
Chloroform (Squibb' s), 3 fluidrachms

Alcohol, 95 per cent., to
make
5 ounces.
Mix them.
Adult dose, a teaspoonful in water.
802
BROMO-CHLORALUM.
Chloride of Aluminium (pure), 16 ounces;
Bromide of Aluminium, 8 ounces;

Boiling Water,
1
gallon.
;
Dissolve with the aid of heat in a water-bath

filter
when
cool,
through paper.
301
803
TINCTURE OF KINO, IMPROVED. Powdered Gum Kino, 1^ ounces;
Water, 4 ounces
Glycerine, 4 ounces.
Mix
the Alcohol, Water, and Glycerine
and having
mixed the Kino with an equal quantity of white sand, pack

in a percolator,
and pour the
liquid gradually
upon
it.
804
DEODORIZED ALCOHOL.
1
gallon;
;
Powdered Lime (unslacked), 4 drachms Powdered Alum,

2
drachms
1
Sweet Spirit of Nitre,
drachm.
the Alcohol
;
Mix
well,
filter
the
Lime and Alum, and add

Spirit of Nitre
;
shake
and add the
set aside for
seven days;
through animal charcoal and paper.
805
TO DEODORIZE BENZINE.
Shake well with Plumbate of Sodium (only a small quantity
is
needed).
The Plumbate of Sodium
is
prepared by disin Caustic Soda.
solving freshly precipitated Oxide of
Lead
80S
TO DECOLORIZE WHISKEY, BRANDY, ETC. When whiskey or brandy has been stained by the cask,
a nail, or dropping a bit therein
26
when boring
for a faucet,
302
new milk
or from any other cause, add about one quart of

to ten gallons.
Let
it
settle,
or
filter it.
807
TO RESTORE DARK ELIXIRS TO THEIR ORIGINAL
COLOR.
.First
precipitate with
Water of Ammonia, added drop

is
by drop (only a small quantity

leaving the precipitate in the
liquid with
needed)
then
filter,
filter.
Detannate the
filtered
Raw
Hide, Gelatine, or Hydrated Oxide of
Iron.
filter,
Lastly, dissolve the precipitate remaining in the
using a small quantity of Citric Acid

Elixir.
add
to
it
the
detannated
Complete the requisite quantity of

Elixir,
liquid with the
Aromatic
and
filter
again.
808
TO REMOVE THE TANNIN FROM VEGETABLE
SOLUTIONS.
First Method.
Agitate freshly precipitated Hydrated
Sesquioxide of Iron (about one ounce to the pint) with

the solution containing the Tannic Acid for twenty- four
hours
then
filter.
Second Method.
Add
;
fresh
Albumen
(the white of
an egg) to the solution (one ounce of Albumen to sixteen

ounces of the solution)
heat by means of a water-bath to
the boiling-point for five minutes, to coagulate the excess
of
Albumen
then
filter.
Third Method.
Agitate
the solution with a solution
of Gelatine, or with a piece of fresh
Raw Hide;
then
filter.
33
809 HYDRATED SESQUIOXIDE OF

Water of Ammonia, a
IRON.
Solution of Chloride of Iron, a convenient quantity;
Add
filter
the
Ammonia
;
to the Iron solution gradually, until
precipitation ceases
carefully
wash the precipitate on
with Cold Water, or by decantation with Water.
810
TULLY'S POWDER.
Sulphate of Morphine,
i
grain
;
Powdered Camphor, 20 grains

Prepared Chalk, 20 grains
;
Powdered white Sugar, 20
grains.
Mix them.
substitute for Dover's
Powder.
811
VELPEAU'S DIARRHOEA MIXTURE.
Tincture of Opium,
1
ounce;
1
Tincture of Rhubarb,
ounce
Compound
Tincture of Opium,
ounce
Essence of Peppermint, 10 drachms;

Tincture of Capsicum, 6 drachms.
Mix them.
JEWSBURG
Carmine,
&
812 BROWN'S ORIENTAL TOOTH-PASTE

Carbonate of Lime (precip.), a

1
drachm
; ;
304
Water,
2
drachms
Honey, 6 ounces
Oil of Peppermint, 5 drops; Oil of Anise, 5 drops
Oil of Wintergreen, 10 drops.
Mix them
thoroughly.
813
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USE OF ANILINE
COLORS.
(One ounce of Aniline Dyes will dye, Medium Shade, seventeen pounds of Wool, or eight pounds of Silk or Cotton Goods.)
It is
all
very important to have a pure water bath free from
foreign ingredients which
may be
injurious to the dye.
To
clean water add half a
pound of Alum
to five gallons
of Water, and boil and skim.
In dyeing with Aniline color,
it
is
essential to use only

is
wooden or
tin vessels;
copper or iron
very injurious
it is
to the color.
Where woollen
yarns contain grease,
important to wash them well
in a
bath of soda and soap.
Dyeing.
into
it
Prepare a bath, scalding hot (not boiling), put

much of
the dissolved dye as will give you the
as
desired shade, and then put in your goods, which, after a

lapse of twenty or thirty minutes, will be completely dyed.
Wash
the goods only slightly after dyeing, in pure water.
Strain through cloth to
remove the specks.
In making up
the bath, use about one
drachm of
the required dye to two
ounces of water or alcohol.
305
814 YELLOW ON COTTON OR WOOLLEN.

The
following are each for two pounds of goods.
Dissolve three ounces of Sugar of Lead in as

rain water as will cover the goods.
much
hot
Then
dissolve one
and
cold
a half ounces of Bichromate of Potassium in as
much
water as will cover the goods.
First dip the
goods in the
lead water, wring out, then dip in the potash water, wring
out again, and then rinse in clean hot rain water.

if
Repeat
the color
is
not sufficiently deep.
815 ORANGE ON COTTON OR WOOLLEN.

After the goods are taken from the yellow dye (No. 814),
and before they
are rinsed, dip

is
them
in
weak lime water
until the desired shade
obtained, then rinse.
816 BLUE ON COTTON.

Take
siate
four ounces of Copperas, half an ounce of Prus-
of Potash, and a quarter of an ounce of Oil of Vitriol.
Dissolve the Copperas in water, and boil the goods in this

solution about one hour
;
take
them out and
rinse well,
then put them in boiling water in which the Potash and

Vitriol have previously
carefully)
;
been dissolved (drop the Vitriol

26*
let
them remain one hour.
3 o6
817 GREEN ON COTTON.

After the goods have been colored blue, dip them in the
yellow dye, then into Sugar of Lead Water (one and a half
ounces to the pound of goods), alternately until they are
dark enough.
818 SCARLET ON SILK OR WOOLLEN.

Take two ounces of Powdered Cochineal, two ounces of
pure
Cream of
Tartar, four ounces of Solution of

it
Tin;
take sufficient water to cover the goods, bring

heat,
to a boiling
boil for
until
and add the Cochineal and Cream of Tartar;

;
a few minutes
well
add the Solution of Tin

;
stir
them
mixed
strain
then put in the goods and boil the
whole nearly an hour ; take them out and rinse thoroughly

in clear soft water.
Unless the water
is
very clean and
soft, it is better to rinse
them
in
alum water,
made
by
dissolving eight ounces of alum in five gallons of water.

Particular care should be taken to get pure cream of
tartar, as a large
ties,
proportion sold contains metallic impuri-
which
will prevent a
good
color.
819
PINK ON WOOLLEN.
Boil one ounce of powdered Cochineal in sufficient soft
water to cover the cloth for half an hour

fully to
then strain care-
remove
all
sediment, and put in the cloth, having

it
previously soaked
thoroughly in alum water, and
let
it
stand until you have the desired shade.
307
820
RED ON WOOLLEN.
To one pound
of Madder, soaked overnight in brass or
;
copper, add two ounces of Solution of Tin
then add the
goods and bring slowly
to a scalding heat.
Leave
in the
dye
until they are of the desired shade, then rinse in clear
water.
This color
will
grow deeper the longer
it is
kept
in the dye.
821 SALMON ON COTTON AND WOOLLEN.

Dissolve two ounces of Annotta in sufficient soft water
to cover the to
goods you wish to dye

suds
;
add
sufficient soft
soap
make an ordinary
boil together for ten minutes,
then put in the cloth and keep near a boiling heat for half
an hour
then remove and rinse in clear soft water.
822
BLACK.
Take
four
ounces of Extract of
;
Logwood and two

in hot
ounces of Blue Vitriol

soft
dissolve
first
them separately
water
saturate the
goods
in the vitriol water, then
turn the vitriol water into the other, and keep the dye at a
scalding (not boiling) heat for twenty minutes
:
if
cotton
goods, boil for ten minutes, stirring constantly to keep from

spotting.
To
set the color,
immerse the goods

of
salt
in scald-
ing hot water containing a teacupful

gallons of water
;
to
three
let
the goods remain in until cold, then
hang them
to dry without wringing.
Boiling suds will set
this color of black
dyed
silks.
3 o8
823
PURPLE ON COTTON AND WOOLLEN.
Dissolve one ounce of Cudbear with gentle heat in sufficient
water to cover the goods.

;
First dip the
goods in
let
saleratus water
wring them out in the dye, and

If
them
remain half an hour.

again,
you wish a darker shade, wring
and wet in
saleratus water, then again into the dye,
and add two ounces of alum.
824
BROWN.
Take
four ounces of Catechu, one ounce of Blue Vitriol,
;
one ounce of Soda Ash

cover the goods
;
put your dyes in enough water to

;
boil for half an hour
put in your goods,
and keep them
at a scalding (not boiling) heat for five or
six hours, stirring
them
occasionally.
For a dark brown,

Color in brass.
rinse
your goods in copperas water.
825 CRIMSON ON WOOLLEN.

Take
of Tin.
eight ounces of
Lac Dye and two ounces of Solution

water to cover your goods add the
;
To
sufficient
let it
Lac Dye, and

Tin
;
stand half a day

in
add the Solution of

;
mix
well,
and then put

For
to
your goods
bring
it
it
to a
scalding heat (slowly).

half an hour,
a light crimson, let
remain
and from one
two hours
for a
deeper shade.
Use
br?o3.
DETECTING MIXED WHISKEY.
309
82G
MODE OF DETECTING MIXED OR RECTIFIED WHISKEY. The various stamps now required by the government
offer
an easy means of detecting spurious or adulterated
whiskey.
They
are four, called, respectively, "Distillery
Warehouse,"
"Tax
paid," " Wholesale Liquor Dealer's,"

easily recognized, as
is filled
and " Rectifier's" stamp, and can be

they are
all
is
so marked.
at
When
a barrel
at the dis-
tillery, it
once stamped with the "Distillery Ware-
house" stamp, and removed to the bonded warehouse,
where
it
can remain one year, until the tax of seventy

is
cents per gallon

affixed,
paid,
when a "Tax paid" stamp
is
denoting the number of gallons on which the tax

it is
has been paid, and
then ready for market, free from
government control
distillery,
so that all whiskey originally from the

in the original packages, should
affixed.
unchanged, and
have the Distillery Warehouse and Tax paid stamps
The law
requires that
when any change
is
made
in the
character of the whiskey by mixing, diluting, manipulating

in
any way, or adding anything,
it
shall be
deemed "
rec-
tification,"
and a "Rectifier's" stamp placed upon the

two original stamps, which must be
the rectifier and the date of
barrel, instead of the
removed
-,
also, the
name of
rectification are to
sale
be branded on the barrel.

is
The Whole-
Liquor Dealer's stamp
intended to cover the transfer
from an original stamped barrel to smaller packages, from

five gallons
up, to meet the wants of the retail dealer.
The law
lons or
requires that every package containing five gal-
more
shall bear a
stamp
the Wholesale Liquor
Dealer's stamp, being
made
exclusively for that purpose,
3 io
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.

Rectifiers
should never be used on a barrel.
and com-
pounders
affix
the Wholesale Liquor Dealer's stamp instead

all
of the Rectifier's (the proper one required by law on
whiskey that has been mixed or compounded), as that would
show the character of the whiskey.
Some
also affix their
business card, designed in appearance to represent a gov-
ernment stamp, to convey the impression that
it is
a regular
" two stamp," or
original goods.
But when a barrel bears
either a Wholesale Liquor Dealer's or a Rectifier's stamp,

it is
prima
facie evidence of its
being mixed or made-up
goods; when a barrel bears both the " Distillery Warehouse" and
garded as
"Tax
paid" stamp,
dealers
it
may
refill
generally be re-
pure, though
sometimes draw out a

with
spirits.
all
portion of an original barrel and
Stamps were
then
first
used in November, 1868;
whiskeys
made and
in
all
bomj were stamped only with
the
"Tax
to
paid" stamp;
made
after or
during November, 1868,
require the Distillery
Warehouse and Tax paid stamps
be affixed on original packages.
827
METRIC SYSTEM OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.
WEIGHTS.
METRIC NAME.
FRENCH VALUE METRICAL.

Measure of water
AMERICAN EQUIVALENT
density.
Grammes.
Millier (or
at
maximum
1
Avoirdupois.
2204.6 220.46
22.046 2.2046
Tonneau)
1,000,000
cubic metre
pounds.
Quintal
100,000
10,000
1,000
1 hectolitre
Myriagramme.
Kilogramme
(or Kilo)
10 litres
1 litre
1
"
"
Hectogramme
100
10
decilitre
3-5274 ounces.
Dekagramme
10 cubic centimetres...
0.3527
*'
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.

Gram
(French, Gramme).
i i
3* 1
15.432 1-5432
grains.
cubic centimetre
Decigramme
Centigramme
Milligramme
i-ioth
i-ioth
" "
" "
"
i-iooth
10 cubic millimetres...
1
...
0.1543
0.0154
" "
i-ioooth
CUBIC MEASURE, OR CAPACITY.

METRIC NAME AND VALUE.
Litres.
AMERICAN EQUIVALENT.
Cubic Measure.
cubic metre
Dry Measure.
Liquid or
Wine Measure.
gallons.
Kilolitre (or Stere).iooo.. 1
1.308 cubic yards
264.17
Hectolitre
ioo..i-ioth
"
"
2 bushels 3.35 pecks.. 26.417
"
Dekalitre
10..10 cubic decimetres.. 9. 08 quarts

1..
2.6417
"
Litre
Decilitre
Centilitre
i-ioth..i-ioth
" "
"
"
..0.908
"
1.0567 quarts.
..6.1022 cubic inches...
0.845 g'U0.338 fluidounce.
i-iooth..io cubic centimetres. .0.6102

i-ioooth.. 1
"
"
" "
...
Millimetre
"
"
..0.061
...
0.27 fluidrachm.
LONG MEASURE.
Myriametre
Kilometre
10,000 metres
1,000
AMERICAN EQUIVALENT.
6.2137
miles.
"
"
0.62137
328 feet
393-7
39-37 3-937
1
"
inch.
Hectometre
100
10
1
Dekametre
"
metre
inches.
Metre
Decimetre
Centimetre
Millimetre
i-ioth
i-iooth
" " "
" "
" "
0.3937
0.0394
i-ioooth
SQUARE OR SURFACE MEASURE.

Hectare
10,000 square metres
AMERICAN EQUIVALENT,
2.471 acres.
119. 6 square yards.
Are
Centare
100
1
"
"
"
"
1550
square
inches*.
INDEX TO PART
(The
figures refer to the
I.
numbers of the formulas.)
A.
Adulterations
Black Pepper, Ground
520
517 516
521 518
Cinnamon, Ground
Cloves,
Ground
of Tartar
Cream
Ginger
Glycerine
522
519
Mustard, Ground
Oil of
Almonds, Bitter Almonds, Sweet
483 482 484

485 486
Amber
Anise
Bergamot
Cajuput
487 487 492 490

491 493
Caraway
Cassia
Cedar
Cinnamon
Cloves
Copaiba
Juniper Berries
489
Lavender Flowers
Lemon
Neroli
494 495 496 497

498 500
Olive
Orange Origanum
Peppermint Pimento
499
501
502
503
Rose Rose Geranium Rosemary Sandalwood

27
(313)
504 505 506
3U
Adulterations
Oil of Sassafras
INDEX.
Savin
50/ 508
509 510 511
Spearmint
Tansy Verbena
Wintergreen
512
513
Wormseed
Wormwood
Ylang-Ylang
Alcoholic Solution of Caustic Potassa
Ale, Ginger
514
515 146
192
Alum and Kino Troches Anise Powder, Compound

Anti-Bilious Mixture
375
141
340
341
Anti-Cholera Mixture
Arsenical Soap
Artificial
384
:
Wines and Liquors Catawba

Port
525 523
Sherry
Brandy
Brandy, Cognac Whisky, Rye Whisky, Bourbon Gin Rum, Jamaica
524 526 527

528
,
529 530
531
Rum,
St.
Croix
532
533 315
Rum
Asthma Cure
B.
Baking Powder
Balsam,
Lung
385 306
Turlington's
307
243
Bay Rum Bay Rum,

Oil
St.
Thomas
244
271
Bear's Grease, Pure
266 386
,
Beer,
Gas
Health
Sarsaparilla
Beef,
387 388
130
Wine, and Iron
INDEX.
Bitter Bitter
3I5
242 126
308
Almond Water Wine of Iron

Stomach
Bitters,
Stoughton
Tonic Union
Blacking, Shoe, Liquid
309 310
311
389 390
391
Shoe, Paste
Waterproof, Liquid
Ladies', Liquid
392
393 287
286
Black
Wash
of the Orient
Bloom
of Roses
British Oil
394
157
Brown Coloring Brown Injection Brown Tooth Powder Brown Troches

Burnt Sugar
329
255
374
157
C.
Camphor
Ice with Glycerine
291
Camphorated Chalk Caramel

Carbolic Putty
259
157
402 364 312

313
Carbolic Salve
Carminative, Dalby's
Deuce's
Cattle
Powder Cement, Aquarium

Aquarium, No. Currency
2
357 398 400

399 396 397 258
Diamond
Imperial
Charcoal Tooth Paste
Chemical Food Churchill's Syrup Cocoanut Oil Cold Cream

Cologne, Euclid Avenue
no
108
262
290
235
German White House Bouquet
237 236
316
Colored Fires, Theatrical
Blue, Light Blue,
INDEX.
414 415 416

,
Dark
Green Pink Red, no Sulphur
417 418
Red
White
Yellow
Colors for
419 420
421
Bottles
:
Show
Blue
Green Orange
Purple
Purple, No. 2
405 406
407 408
409 410
411
Red
Red, No. 2
Yellow
Yellow, No. 2
412
Anise Powder
Liquorice Powder
Compound Compound
413 141
140
Confections,
Worm
379
355 356 401
269
118
Condition Powder Condition Powder, Cheap
Corn Ointment
Coudray's Philocome
Cough Syrup, Jackson's Cream of Glycerine... Cream of Pearls

Crystal Varnish
292
285
403
131
Curacoa Cordial
Cure, Asthma
Catarrh
315 316
Consumption
Dyspepsia
Currie Powder
317 318
404
D.
Dalby's Carminative
Depilatory
312
265
Dewee's Carminative
Discovery
313
Dose,
Tapeworm
319 320
INDEX.
Drops, Bateman's
317
323 321
Hamburg
Toothache
Dye, Hair, Black
Hair,
322
277
278
Brown
Dyspepsia Cure
318
E.
Egg Food
Elixir,
358
1
Aromatic
Ammonium Bromide Ammonium Valerianate Ammonium Valerianate and Quinia Ammonium Valerianate and Morphia Ammonium Valerianate and Strychnia
and Strychnia Arsenic, Quinia, and Iron Bismuth Bismuth, Calisaya, and Iron Bismuth, Calisaya, Iron, and Pepsin Bismuth and Protoxide of Iron Bismuth, Protoxide of Iron, and Quinia Bismuth and Pepsin Bismuth, Pepsin, and Iron Bismuth, Pepsin, and Calisaya Bismuth, Pepsin, and Quinia Bismuth, Pepsin, and Pancreatin Bismuth, Pepsin, and Strychnia Bismuth, Pepsin, Strychnia, and Iron Bismuth, Iron, Pepsin, and Quinia Bismuth, Iron, Pepsin, Quinia, and Strychnia Bromide of Potassium Calcium Iodo-Bromide Calcium Phosphate
Arsenic, Quinia,
2 3
4
5
6 80
60
7
19
73
8
9 10
11
18
12
13
14
...
15
74
75
77 62
63
16 17
18
Calisaya
Calisaya Bark
Calisaya, Bismuth,
Calisaya, Bismuth, Pepsin,
Calisaya, Calisaya,
Calisaya,
Calisaya
Calisaya,
and Pepsin and Iron Bismuth, and Citrate of Iron Bismuth, Iron, and Strychnia Bismuth, and Strychnia Columbo, and Quassia Iron Citrate, and Strychnia
73
19
20
2T
22
23
3i8
Elixir of Calisaya
INDEX.
and Iron Phosphate and Strychnia
24
25 26
Calisaya, Iron Phosphate,
Calisaya and Iron Protoxide
and Bismuth and Quinia Calisaya, Iron Protoxide, and Strychnia Calisaya and Iron Pyrophosphate Calisaya, Iron Pyrophosphate, and Bismuth Calisaya, Iron Pyrophosphate, Bismuth, and Strychnia Calisaya and Rhubarb Chloral Hydrate
Calisaya, Iron Protoxide,
Calisaya, Iron Protoxide,
27 28 29
30
31
32
33
34
35 36
Cimicifuga
Cinchonia Sulphate
Cinchonia, Iron, and Quinia Cinchonia, Iron, and Strychnia
37 38 39 40 30
31
Dandelion
Dandelion,
Compound
Ferro-Phosphated Calisaya Ferro-Phosphated Calisaya and Bismuth
Ferro-Phosphated Calisaya, Bismuth, and Strychnia

Ferro-Phosphated Gentian
Gentian
Gentian, with Tincture of Muriate of Iron Gentian, with Pyrophosphate of Iron
32 57
41
42
57
62
Iodo-Bromide of Calcium
Iron Citrate
Iron Citrate and Quinia Iron Citrate, Quinia, and Strychnia
Iron Citrate and Strychnia
43
44
45 46
Iron Phosphate Iron Phosphate and Quinia

Iron Phosphate, Quinia, and Strychnia Iron Protoxide
47 48 49 50
8
Iron Protoxide and Bismuth Iron Protoxide, Bismuth, and Quinia Iron Protoxide, with Iodide of Calcium
Iron Protoxide and Iodide of Potassium
Iron Protoxide and Peruvian Bark
9
51
52
76
53
Iron Protoxide and Quinia Iron Protoxide, Rhubarb, and

Iron Protoxide, Valerianate of
Columbo
54
Strychnia
Ammonium, and
Iron Protoxide and
Wild Cherry
,
55 86
Iron Pyrophosphate
Iron Pyrophosphate and Gentian
56
57
INDEX.
Elixir of Iron
3I9
58
Pyrophosphate and Quinia
Iron Pyrophosphate, Quinia, and Strychnia
Iron Pyrophosphate, Quinia, and Arsenic

Iron Pyrophosphate and Strychnia Iron Pyrophosphate and
59 60
61 87
,
Wild Cherry
Laxative
83
Lithium Citrate Lupulin

Pancreatin
64
65
66
Pancreatin and Pepsin

Pancreatin, Bismuth,
67
13 68
and Pepsin
Pepsin Pepsin and Bismuth
10
11
and Iron Pepsin, Bismuth, and Calisaya Pepsin, Bismuth, Calisaya, and Iron Pepsin, Bismuth, and Strychnia Pepsin, Bismuth, Strychnia, and Iron Pepsin, Bismuth, and Pancreatin Pepsin and Quinia Pepsin, Bismuth, and Quinia Pepsin, Quinia, and Strychnia Pepsin and Strychnia Pepsin and Iron Pepsin, Iron, Bismuth, and Quinia Pepsin, Iron, Bismuth, Quinia, and Strychnia Peruvian Bark and Protoxide of Iron Potassium Bromide
Pepsin, Bismuth,
18
73 14
15 13
69
12
70
71
72 74 75 76
77
78
,
Potassium Iodide
Quinia
Quinia, Arsenic, and Strychnia
79 80
69
Quinia and Pepsin Quinia and Valerianate of
Ammonium
4
12
Quinia, Bismuth, and Pepsin

Quinia, Bismuth, and Protoxide of Iron
Quinia, Calisaya, and Protoxide of Iron
9 28
Quinia and Citrate of Iron

Quinia, Citrate of Iron, and Strychnia
44
45 48 53 9
58
Quinia and Phosphate of Iron

Quinia and Protoxide of Iron Quinia, Protoxide of Iron, and Bismuth Quinia and Pyrophosphate of Iron
Quinia, Pyrophosphate of Iron, and Arsenic
Quinia, Pyrophosphate of Iron,
60 59
and Strychnia
3 2o
Elixir of Quinia, Pepsin,
INDEX.
and Strychnia Rhubarb, Columbo, Iron, and Ginger
70
81
Stillingia,
Compound Taraxacum, Compound

Cherry
Cherry, Ferrated
82
83
Valerian
84
85
88
Wild Wild Wild Wild
Cherry and Protoxide of Iron Cherry and Pyrophosphate of Iron
86 8^ 132
133
Emulsion of Almonds
Castor Oil
Cod-Liver Oil Cod-Liver Oil and Lactophosphate of Calcium
134
135 137
Cod-Liver Oil and Pancreatin Cod-Liver Oil and Phosphoric Acid

Essence for Smelling- Bottles
of Jamaica Ginger of Life Essences, Flavoring:
Allspice
136
302
324
325 194
193 195
Anise
Banana Bergamot
Blackberry
196
197
..
Cinnamon
Cloves
Coffee
199
198
200
201
Ginger
Lemon Mace
Nutmeg
Orange Peppermint
Peppermint, Pedlers'
Pineapple, Artificial
c.
202
203
204
205 206
207
208 197
Pineapple, Pure Juice
Raspberry, Artificial
Raspberry, Pure Juice
209
197 210
211 197 212
Rose
Strawberry, Artificial
Strawberry, Pure Juice
Wintergreen Euston's Syrup

Expectorant
95 328
INDEX.
Extract
.of Buchu Cubebs and Copaiba
321
326
327
232
231
Extracts for the Handkerchief:

Citronella
,
Clove Pink Frangipanni

Heliotrope
222
220
228
Jasmine
Jockey Club Kiss-me-Quick May Flowers
225
234
233 217
Musk Musk Rose

Musk, Superior
219 218
215
New-Mown Hay
Orange Flower
Patchouly
Rondeletia
229
221
224
223
7
,
Rose Sweet Pea
Upper Ten Verbena West End White Rose

Ylang-Ylang
230 226 227 216

213
214
F. Face Powder Fermented Milk

Ferrated Elixir of Wild Cherry Ferrated
284
138
88
Wine
of
Wild Cherry
129
Ferro-Phosphated Elixir of Calisaya

Ferro-Phosphated Elixir of Calisaya and Bismuth Ferro-Phosphated Elixir of Calisaya, Bismuth, and Strychnia Ferro-Phosphated Elixir of Gentian Fever and Ague Pad
30
31
32
57 352 381
191
-.
Fever and Ague Tonic

Flavoring Extracts
Lemon
Vanilla,
Good
189 190
188
Vanilla, Grocer's
Vanilla, Pure
Florida
Water 0*
239
322
Fly-Paper, Poison
Fly-Paper, Sticky
INDEX.
353
354
338
Freckle Lotion
Frigorific Mixtures, with Ice
without Ice
537 538
305
Fumigators
Holy Incense
Incense
Pastilles
304
303
G.
German Cough Syrup

Ginger Ale
Glue, Currency
,
369 192
399 314 536
Godfrey's Cordial
Graduated Doses
H.
Haarlem
Oil
,
421,
Hair Depilatory Hair Dye, Black
265
277 278
268
Brown
Hair Oil
Bear's
266 262
267 279 280
281
Cocoanut Rose Hair Powder, Diamond Golden

Silver
Hair Restorer Hair Tonic

Hall's Solution of Strychnia
264
263
Hamburg Breast Tea Hamburg Drops

Holy Incense Powder Horse and Cattle Powder Hydrated Oxide of Magnesium
I.
423 380
321
305 357
,
339
Incense Powder
Indigo
304
Compound
Brown
436 329
Injection,
INDEX.
Injection of
323
330 331
431
Permanganate of Potassium
Ring's Rose
Ink, Aniline Black
Aniline Green
Aniline Purple
432 433 424

425 426
Black
Blue
Bronze, Gold
Bronze, Silver
Indelible
Indelible, Preparation
427
434
435 428
Invisible
Postal Card
428
Red
White
Itch Ointment
429
430
349
J-
Tackson's
Cough Syrup
118
K.
Kalydore
288
138
Koumis
L.
Lard, Benzoated
Purified
Lavender Water, English

Leptandrin
Liniment, Cure-All
437 438 240

143
333
334 332
Horse Household Man and Beast Nerve and Bone

Volatile
336
White
Lip Salve, Rose
Liquid Pepsin
335 337 338 289

145 139 141 361
Liquid Rennet
Liquorice Powder,
Liver and Kidney
Compound Remedy
324
INDEX.
Lozenges
Breath
Chlorate of Potassium
Wistar's
,
377 376
378
Cough
Worm
Lung Balsam
Lutes
379 306
395
M.
Magnolia Balm
Malaria Pad
285
352
Medical Terms
540
389 340 341 342
343 273
Milk of Magnesia
Mixture, Anti-Bilious
Anti-Cholera
Neuralgia
Oil of
Sandalwood
Moustache Wax Mucilage of Dextrin
346
344
,
Gum Arabic Gum Tragacanth

Mustard Leaves
345 332
N.
Neuralgia Mixture
Neutral Mixture
342
439 440
Number
Six
O.
Oil of Spike
443
".
Ointment, Belville
Corn
Healing
Itch
Pile
Salicylic
349 401
348
349 350
351
133
Oleaginous Mixture
Opodeldoc, Liquid
Steer's
441
Orange Flower Water Orris and Rose Tooth Paste
442 241
257
INDEX.
P.
Pad, Egyptian
Paper, Fly, Poison
Fly, Sticky
...
3 25
35a
353
354
Paregoric quickly
Paste, Flour
for Labelling
made
on Tin
444
446
447 448 258 257 303 366
Phosphorus
Tooth, Charcoal
Orris
Pastilles,
and Rose
Fumigating
Peleg White's Salve

Pile
Ointment
350
256 143
Pink Tooth Powder

Podophyllin
Polish, Shoe, Ladies'
Pomade Philocome, Coudray's

Crystalline
392 269
272
Ordinary
270 275 276 274

385
Pomatum, Stick, Black Brown White

Powder, Baking
Condition
Condition, Cheap
Effervescing
355 356 360
Face Horse and Cattle

Poultry
284
357 358 283
359 255 259 256 260
Rose
Salicylic
Tooth, Brown
Camphorated Chalk
Pink
Quinine Prune Juice Pungents Aromatic Acetic Acid

Preston Salts
Sal Volatile
445
299
301
300
Q.
Quinine Tooth Powder
260
28
32 6
INDEX.
R.
Raspberry Vinegar
468
Rat and Mice Paste Remedy, Liver and Kidney
448 361 363 362

139 264
Rheumatic
Sun
Rennet, Liquid
Restorer, Hair
Rose Lip Salve

Oil
289
267
283
Powder, Face
Water
S.
Sachet Powders, Frangipanni
Heliotrope
238
293
Lavender
Millefleurs
294 296
295
Potpourri
297
298
Rose
Sal Volatile
Salicylic
300
.
Ointment
351
Powder
Salts of
359
Lemon
,
Salve, Carbolic
449 364
365 289
Eye
Rose Magnetic
Lip,
Peleg White's
Seltzer Aperient
367 366
360
383
Smith's Vermifuge
Soap, Arsenical
Solution of Arsenic Muriate
384
144
Bismuth
Caustic Potassa, Alcoholic
7
146 147
145
158
Gutta-Percha
Pepsin
Strychnia
Spirit of
Ambergris
245
Cassia
246
Jasmine
247
248
Orange Flower Rose Rose Geranium
249 2^0
INDEX.
Spirit of
327
;
Sandalwood
251
Tonka Bean
Vanilla
252
253
254
Violet
Starch Polish
Stick
Pomade, Black Brown White Stomach Bitters

Stoughton Bitters
450 275 276

274 308 309 362
113
Sun Remedy Synp, U.S Actaea Racem^sa Asarum Canadensis

Black Snakeroot,
114 120 114
Compound
Blood and Liver

Ferrous Chlorated Hydrophosphate
368 102
368
German Cough
Hive, Improved
370
115
Horseradish
Horseradish,
Compound
116 117
105
Horseradish, with Iodine
Hypophosphite of Calcium Hypophosphite of Iron Hypophosphite of Sodium Hypophosphites of Calcium, Sodium, and Potassium Hypophosphites, Compound, with Calcium, Sodium, Potassium, and Iron
Indian Vegetable
Iodide of Calciam
107
106
108
109
371
103
Iodide of Calcium and Sarsaparilla

Iron and Lactophosphate of
104
112
102
Lime
Iron Chlorate, Hydrophosphate
Iron Citrate
Iron Citrate and Quinia
89
90
91
Iron Citrate, Quinia, and Strychnia

Iron Lactate
Iron, Quinia,
and Strychnia
94 92
93
Iron, with Iodide of Potassium
Iron Pernitrate
Iron Phosphate, Quinia, and Strychnia Iron Protochloride
97
95
98
Iron Protoxide Iron Protoxide, Improved

Iron Protoxide, with Iodide of Potassium
99 190
10a
328
INDEX.
,
Syrup, Iron Protoxide and Quinia Iron Pyrophosphate

Jackson's
101
96
118
Lactophosphate of Calcium Lactophosphate of Calcium and Iron
in
,,
112
Morphia
Phosphates,
Compound
ng no
I2I
Tar
Tar,
Compound
122 372 373 120

165 166
Teething
Wild Cherry, Horehound, and Tar Wild Ginger Syrups, Soda Water Banana
Blackberry
Brandy
Chocolate
Coffee
167 169
170
168 171
Cream
Ginger
Hock Lemon
Mountain
Nectar
172
173
Dew
174
175
Orange
Orgeat
Pineapple
176
177
178
Raspberry
Rose
Sarsaparilla
179 180
182
183
181
Simple
Strawberry
Vanilla
184
185
Wild Cherry
Wintergreen....
186 187
You Know
T.
Tapeworm Dose
Tasteless Tincture of Muriate of Iron
320
451
Tea, Breast,
Hamburg
380 540
149 159
Terms, Medical, frequently used Tincture of Alkanet Root

Angelica
INDEX.
Tincture of Benzoin
329
161
Cardamom
Carmine
Cochineal
158
151
152 153 150
Cudbear
Curcuma
Dewberry Root
Grass
Orris
160
156 162
164 154 163
155
Quillaya
Red Saunders Rubus Triviaks, Compound

Saffron
Soap Bark Tar
164
160
To
Bleach
S.W. Sponge
454
455 452 453
Stain
Bleach Surgeon's Sponge
Clean Scales, etc

Crystallize Grass, etc
Deprive Iodine of
Emulsify
its
458
467
456
Make Explosive Pills Make Soda Water have a Milky Appearance Powder Muriate of Ammonium
Prevent Distilled Waters from Souring
Prevent Instruments from Rusting
457
461
460 459 462
Reclaim Spoiled
Distilled
Waters
Remove Coloring-Matter from Liquids Remove Indelible Ink Stains Remove Stains and Grease from Marble Tonic, Fever and Ague
Hair
Morning, Noon, and Night
466
463 465
390
263
322
322
258
Toothache Drops Tooth Paste, Charcoal Orris and Rose Tooth Powder, Brown Camphorated Chalk
Pink
257
255
259 256 260

261
Quinine Tooth Wash, Myrrh

TrDches,
Brown
374
Chlorate of Potassium
376 375
Kino and Alum

28*
33 o
Troches, Wild Ginger
Turlington's Balsam
INDEX.
377 307
U.
Ursina, Bear's Grease
271
V.
Vermifuge, Smith's
Vinaigre de
Rouge
383 286
468 468
468
Vinegar, Blackberry
Raspberry Strawberry
White Wine Violet Powder
469 282
W.
Watchmaker's Oil
Water, Bitter Almond
Florida
,
480 242
239 240
241
Lavender, English
Orange Flower Rose
238
Wax,
Fruit Can, Extra
478
Fruit
Can
Moustache
Sealing, Black
479 273
471
Blue
470
472
Brown
Gold Green
474
473
Red
Red, No. 2 Yellow
475 476
477
534, 535
Weights and Measures Wine, Antimony Beef and Iron

Ipecac
Iron
Iron, Bitter
123
130
124
125
126
Pepsin
127
128
Wild Cherry Wild Cherry and Iron Wild Cherry, Ferrated
129
129
Y.
Yellow
Wash
481
INDRX TO PART
(The
figures refer to the
II.
numbers of the formulas.)
A.
Alcohol, Deodorized
804
Alkaline Solution of Tar

Aniline Colors
790
813
Anise-Seed Cordial
775
Aromatic Chalk and Opium Aromatic Powder of Chalk
777 776
B.
Balsam of Life Basham's Mixture Bear's Grease Beef Tea Benzine, Deodorized
Boiled Flour
756
563 752
772 805
770 802 778 C.
Bromo-Chloralum Brown's Chlorodyne
Calf's Foot Jelly
774
Carlsbad Salt
Castor Oil Sandwich
745 780
781
Chlorophyll
Chocolate
Churchill's Tincture of Iodine
Citrate of Magnesia, Granulated
771
782
748 783
784 791
Colors for Hair Oils, etc
Composition Powder Cosmoline Cotton-Seed Oil with Lime
785
Crab Orchard
Salt
746
33*
332
INDEX.
D.
Decoction of Barley
Decoction of Bran
758
761
Dog's Fat
Dyes, Aniline
Black
749 813 822

816
Blue
Brown
Crimson Green Orange Pink
Purple
824
825
817
815
819
S23
Red
Salmon
Scarlet
820
821
818
Yellow
814
Elixir of
Bismuth
Blackberry
545 677
Bloodroot
679
546
Buchu
Buchu, Compound Buchu and Pareira
Calisaya
679 680
681
548
Calisaya and Iron
Cimicifuga
549 682 549 550

683
Cinchona
Cinchona,
Compound
Cinchonidia
Cinchonidia,
Compound
684
6S5
551 686
Citrate of Caffein
Citrate of Iron
Coca
Leaf.
Eucalyptus
Gelsemium
Gentian with Iron
Gentian, with Tincture of Muriate of Iron
687 6S8
553 6S9
Guarana
Helonias,
690
Compound
691
INDEX.
Elixirs
333
Hops
Lactopeptine
Lactopeptine and Bismuth
Lactopeptine, Bismuth, and Strychnia Lactopeptine, Calisaya, and Iron
692
693
694
695
696
Long
Life
755 554 555 552

542 697
541
Pepsin Pepsin and Bismuth
Pyrophosphate of Iron, Quinia, and Strychnia
Red
Rhubarb and Magnesia
Simple
Valerianate of
Valerianate of
Ammonium Ammonium and
543
Quinia
Essence of Blackberry
Extracts
544 779
591 601
561
Fluid Extract of Aconite Leaves
Aconite Root
American
Arnica
Hemp
594
597 598 620
Belladonna Leaves
Belladonna Root
Bittersweet
Blackberry
Black Cohosh
Bloodroot
654 610
608 599 651 635
595 603
Buchu
Buckthorn Bark Butternut Bark
Canada Snakeroot Capsicum Cardamom, Compound Chamomile Cinchona, Red

Cinchona, Red,
604
593 608
Compound Compound
Cinchona, Yellow
Cinchona, Yellow,
609 606
607
623 612 611
Coca Leaf
Colchicum Root Colcbicum Seed
Columbo Conium Seed

Cotton Root
600
613
630
334
Extracts, Fluid
INDEX.
Cubebs
615
Damiana
Dandelion
Digitalis...
670 669
619 614
621
Dogwood
Ergot
Erigeron
622
Eucalyptus
624
625 626
627 628
Gelsemium
Gentian
Gentian,
Compound
Geranium
Ginger
Golden Seal Guarana
674 632
631
Hyoscyamus
Indian
Hemp
633 602
Ipecac
Juniper Berries
Lady's-Slipper
634 636 616

639 638
Leptandrin
Lettuce
Liquorice Root
629
Lobelia
Lobelia,
640
Compound
641
Lupulin
642
648
Mandrake
Matico
643
Mezereon
644
'
Nux Vomica
Pareira Brava
645 646
605
Pipsissewa
Root Poke Root Prickly Ash Bark

Pleurisy
<
596
647
675 676
Prickly
Ash
Berries
Quassia
650
637 652 657 658
655
Rhatany Rhubarb
Sarsaparilla
Sarsaparilla,
Compound
Savin
Scullcap
660
INDEX.
Extracts, Fluid
335
Seneka Senna Senna and Jalap Senna and Rhubarb

Serpentaria
Spigelia
,
661
662
663
664
665 666
Spigelia
Squill
and Senna
667 659 668
Stillingia
Stramonium Leaf. Stramonium Seed
617
618
Sumach Uva Ursi

Valerian
Veratri Viridis
653 671
672
673
Wild Cherry
Extracts, Perfumery:
649
Pomade, Jasmine
Orris
564
565 566
Tonka
Musk
Vanilla
567 568
569
Styrax
Clove Pink
Essence of Bouquet
Frangipanni
570
571
572
573
Jockey Club Mignonette

Millefieur
574
575 576
Musk
New-Mown Hay
Patchouly
Rondeletia
577
578
Rose, Moss
Rose, White
579 580
581
Spring Flowers
Stephanotis
582
583
Tuberose
584
585 586
West End
Wood
Violet
Violet
Victoria
587
588 589
Ylang-Ylang
336
INDEX.
F.
Farina Cologne
Friedrichshall
Water
G.
590 707
Giles's Iodide of
Ammonia Liniment
786
787
753
Ginger Ale Extract.
Goose Grease
H.
Haller's Elixir
757
773 756 809
I.
Hartshorn Jelly Hoffman's Balsam of Life
Hydrated Sesquioxide of Iron
Infusion of Flaxseed
760
764
,
Infusion of Malt
Irish
Moss
Jelly
769
K.
Kissingen Water
705
L.
Lime-juice and Glycerine
Liniment, Stokes's
788
562
Liquid Cochineal
789
Liquid Shampoo
792
793
,
Liquid
Wash
Blue
Liquor
Picis Alkalinae
790
M.
Mead
Metric System of Weights and Measures
795 827 765 794 826
Milk for Infants Mocking-Bird Food
Mode
of Detecting
Mixed Whiskey
Mucilage of
Gum
Arabic (Food)
762
N.
Neutralizing Cordial
703
New
Orleans
Mead
795
INDEX.
O.
Oil of Stone
337
Oriental Tooth-Paste (J. & B.) Osgood's India Cholagogue
79 6 812
797
P.
Panado
Phosphate of Calcium
767
Powder, Chalk, Aromatic

Cochineal,
Compound
799 776 560

78 4
Composition
Perspiration
798 768
Salep
Compound
R.
Rabbit's Fat
Rice Gruel
751 766
Rice Water
S.
759
Sage Tea
Salep Powder
703 768
Sea Foam
Seltzer
792
708, 710
Water
Sozodont
Sprudel Salts
Squibbs's Cholera Mixture
Stokes's Liniment
800
747
801
562
698
Syrup of Chloral Hydrate Hypophosphite of Iron, Improved Hypophosphite of Iron and Manganese
Hypophosphites,
Liquorice Root
699 700
557 701
558 702
Compound
Lactophosphate of Iron
Phosphate of Iron
Rhubarb and Potassa

Saffron
703
704
T.
Tincture of Cochineal,
Compound
Kino, Improved
559 803 804

805
v
To
Deodorize Alcohol
Deodorize Benzine
Deodorize Whiskey
Restore Dark-Colored Elixirs
806
807
29
333
INDEX.
from Solutions
J
To Remove Tannin
Tully's
808 810
Powder
V.
Velpeau's Diarrhoea Mixture
811
Vichy Water
709
W.
Warburg's Tincture
Waters, Mineral:
Aix-la-Chapelle
749 717 744 730

729
723
Bath
Ballston
Spa
Bedford
Blue Sulphur
Brighton
727
741
728, 743
Carlsbad
Cheltenham
Congress
Friedrichshall
706 707
718
Harrogate
Hot
Springs
738
Kissingen
705
Lebanon
Madeleine
714
713 725
Magnesia Oak Orchard

Plombieres
736
732
,
Pyrmont
711
Red Sulphur
Salt
720
721
733, 734, 739, 740
Sulphur
Saratoga
Schooley's Mountain
730 735 742 708, 710
Sea Water
Seidlitz
Seltzer
Sharon Spa Sweet Springs Tunbridge Vichy

>
724 712 716 726

709, 713
Warm
Springs
White Sulphur Wild Cat Grease
722 219
..
750
561
Wine
of Iron, Bitter, Improved
/.s;
i_i
6C
Date Due
Demco
293-5
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following are the works and journals consulted in

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United States Pharmacopoeia.

American Journal of Pharmacy.

Boston Journal of Chemistry.

Medicated Syrups, Chemical

Medicated Syrups, Vegetable

Tinctures for Coloring

Handkerchief Extracts, ordinary Colognes

Preparations for the Teeth

Preparations for the Hair

MISCELLANEOUS FORMULAS APPENDIX

Analyses of Mineral Waters

Oil of Cloves, 3 drops

Oil of Cinnamon, 3 drops Oil of Coriander, 3 drops

Oil of Sweet Orange Peel, 5 drops

Oil of Caraway, 2 drops

Oil of Bergamot, 2 drops

the Oils with the Alcohol, then

add the Syrup

and Water, and add four ounces of powdered French chalk;

through paper, shaking the mixture thoroughly each

Tincture of Cochineal, a sufficient quantity to coloi.

of the Aromatic Elixir;

the solution reddens litmus

by drop Water of Ammonia

then add the solution to the remainder of the

add the Tincture of Cochineal.

ELIXIR OF VALERIANATE OF AMMONIUM AND QUINIA. Elixir of Valerianate of Ammonium, 16 ounces;

will dissolve four times the quantity

of a grain of Morphia to each teaspoonful.)

Sulphate of Morphia, 16 grains.

Morphia with one ounce of the

add the remainder of the Elixir; shake

them well together.

of a grain of Strychnia to each teaspoonful.)

ELIXIR OF CITRATE OF BISMUTH NIUM.

and Ammonium, 256 grains;

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