117. Elixir Dewberry Compound. (Elixir Rubi Trivialis Compositum. )
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This section is from the "Elixirs And Flavoring Extracts. Their History, Formulae, & Methods of Preparation" book, by John Uri Lloyd. Also available from Amazon: Elixirs and flavoring extracts,: Their history, formulae, and methods of preparation;
117. Elixir Dewberry Compound. (Elixir Rubi Trivialis Compositum. )
Dewberry root, 4 troyounces.
Nutgalls, 4 drachms.
Kino, 4 drachms.
Cinnamon, 2 drachms.
Cloves, 1 drachm.
Capsicum, 10 grains.
Tincture opium, 1 fluidounce.
Essence peppermint, 1 1/2 fluidrachms.
Brandy, 32 fluidounces.
Sugar, 14 troyounces.
Reduce the drugs to a coarse powder, and macerate in the brandy for fourteen days, stirring the mixture thoroughly each day, then filter, and dissolve the sugar in the filtrate. (New Remedies, 1880.)
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