Benzoin 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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Benzoin Tincture.
1. Benzoin 2 ounces, rectified spirits 16 ounces; digest for 8 days, frequently shaking, then filter.
2. Benzoin 8 parts, prepared storax 6 parts, balsam of tulu 2 parts, socotrine aloes 1-1/2 parts, rectified spirits 80 parts; macerate 7 days, filter, and wash the marc with spirits to make up 80 parts. Dose, 1/2 to 1 dram, triturated with mucilage or yolk of egg.
3. Gum benzoin, coarsely powdered, 3-1/2 ounces, prepared storax 2-1/2 ounces, balsam of tulu 10 drams, socotrine or hepatic aloes, in coarse powder, 5 drams, rectified spirits 1 quart; macerate with frequent agitation for 7 days, and strain.
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Benzoin Tincture.
1. Benzoin 2 ounces, rectified spirits 16 ounces; digest for 8 days, frequently shaking, then filter.
2. Benzoin 8 parts, prepared storax 6 parts, balsam of tulu 2 parts, socotrine aloes 1-1/2 parts, rectified spirits 80 parts; macerate 7 days, filter, and wash the marc with spirits to make up 80 parts. Dose, 1/2 to 1 dram, triturated with mucilage or yolk of egg.
3. Gum benzoin, coarsely powdered, 3-1/2 ounces, prepared storax 2-1/2 ounces, balsam of tulu 10 drams, socotrine or hepatic aloes, in coarse powder, 5 drams, rectified spirits 1 quart; macerate with frequent agitation for 7 days, and strain.
