OF FLORA. 121 



ESSENTIAL OILS, or 

 (QUINTESSENCES. 



143. EJfentlal 0/7, commonly calk J Quint- 

 ejjence of Lavender, 



Fill a cucurbit two thirds full with un- 

 wafhed Lavender Flowers, pour upon 

 them as much clear Water as will float 

 about two inches above the Flowers. Fir 

 to the cucurbit a head with a fhort neck, 

 and lute on the refrigeratory vcfTel. Diilil 

 in the common manner with a fire of 

 fuch a degree of ftrength as will caufe 

 the diftilled water to run off in a thick 

 thread. The phlegm and rpirit will come 

 €>ver in a considerable quantity, and the 

 Eflential Oil, with which Lavender greatly 

 abounds, will foon appear floating on the 

 G furfa'ce 



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