Camphorated Tincture of Opium
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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Camphorated Tincture of Opium.
1. Opium, in coarse powder, 40 grains, benzoic acid 40 grains, comphor 30 grains, oil of anise 1/2 dram, proof spirits 20 ounces; macerate 7 days, strain, wash the marc with spirits and filter 20 ounces. Dose, 15 to 16 minims.
2. Camphor 50 grains, powdered opium and benzoic acid of each 72 grains, oil of aniseed 1 fluid dram, proof spirits 1 quart; macerate for 7 days and filter.
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Camphorated Tincture of Opium.
1. Opium, in coarse powder, 40 grains, benzoic acid 40 grains, comphor 30 grains, oil of anise 1/2 dram, proof spirits 20 ounces; macerate 7 days, strain, wash the marc with spirits and filter 20 ounces. Dose, 15 to 16 minims.
2. Camphor 50 grains, powdered opium and benzoic acid of each 72 grains, oil of aniseed 1 fluid dram, proof spirits 1 quart; macerate for 7 days and filter.
