Belladonna 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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Belladonna Tincture.
1. The dried leaves, in coarse powder, 1 part, proof spirits 20 parts; macerate 48 hours in 15 parts of the spirits, agitating occasionally; pack in a percolator, and when it ceases to drop add the remaining spirits, let it drain, wash and press the marc, filter and make up 2 parts. Dose, from 5 to 20 minims.
2. Dried leaves of belladonna 4 ounces, proof spirits 1 quart; macerate for 7 days, press and filter.
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Belladonna Tincture.
1. The dried leaves, in coarse powder, 1 part, proof spirits 20 parts; macerate 48 hours in 15 parts of the spirits, agitating occasionally; pack in a percolator, and when it ceases to drop add the remaining spirits, let it drain, wash and press the marc, filter and make up 2 parts. Dose, from 5 to 20 minims.
2. Dried leaves of belladonna 4 ounces, proof spirits 1 quart; macerate for 7 days, press and filter.
