Aconite Tincture
Product Description
This recipe is taken directly from the book, "Lee's Priceless Recipes: 3000 Secrets for the Home, Farm, Laboratory, Workshop and Every Department of Human Endeavor" by Dr. N.T. Oliver. Published in Chicago by Laird & Lee, Publishers. Circa 1895.
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Aconite Tincture.
1. Powdered root 1 part, alcohol to percolate 8 parts; macerate for 48 hours with three-quarters of the alcohol agitating occasionally; pack in a percolator and let it drain, then pour on the remaining spirits. When it ceases to drop press the mare and add alcohol to make up 8 quarts. Dose, 5 to minims 2 or 3 times a day.
2. Take of aconite root, coarsely powdered, 15 ounces, rectified spirits 1 quart; macerate for 7 days, press and filter.
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Aconite Tincture.
1. Powdered root 1 part, alcohol to percolate 8 parts; macerate for 48 hours with three-quarters of the alcohol agitating occasionally; pack in a percolator and let it drain, then pour on the remaining spirits. When it ceases to drop press the mare and add alcohol to make up 8 quarts. Dose, 5 to minims 2 or 3 times a day.
2. Take of aconite root, coarsely powdered, 15 ounces, rectified spirits 1 quart; macerate for 7 days, press and filter.
