Note 721 — PHARMACOLOGIA. (continued 8)

Oxley’s Concentrated Essence of Jamaica Ginger.—A mere solution of Ginger in Rectified spirit.

Ginger Beer Powders.—White sugar, ʒj ℈ij, ginger grs. v. sub-carbonate of soda grs. xxvj, in blue paper. Tartaric acid grs. xxx, in each white paper. These proportions are directed for half a pint of water.

Ginger Beer.—The following is the receipt by which this popular beverage is prepared. Take of lump sugar half a pound; of cream of tartar half an ounce; Bruised Ginger an ounce; boiling water one gallon. Ferment for twenty-four hours with yeast.

Preserved Ginger.—That from India is almost transparent, while that manufactured in Europe is always opaque and fibrous.