SYRUP OF FIGS.
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Senna Leaves 7 ounces Coriander Seed 3 ounces Figs 12 ounces Tamarind 9 ounces Cassia Pulp 9 ounces Prunes 6 ounces Glycyrrhizae 3/4 ounce Essence Peppermint 3/4 ounce Syrup Simple, to make 1/2 gallon
The formula omits directions; but probably a water extract should be made of the drugs, so as to measure about four pints, and in this dissolve eight pounds of sugar to make the syrup. The above amount, four pints, would cost about $1.00.
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THOMAS'S ELECTRIC OIL. Gum Camphor 1 dram Oil Wintergreen 1 dram Oil Origanum 1 dram Chloroform 2 drams Tincture Opium 2 drams Oil Sassafras 2 drams Oil Hemlock 2 drams Oil Turpentine 2 drams Balsam fir 2 drams Tincture Guaiacum 2 drams Tincture Catechu 2 drams Alcohol, to make 1 pint Alkanet sufficient to color
Mix. The above amount would cost about 40 cents.