458 STANDARD RECEIPTS. 



Two pounds of the best quality of loaf sugar to a pint of water. This 

 should be boiled in copper until if a little be placed between 

 the forefinger and thumb, on opening them it will be drawn into a 

 small thread. A little of the white of an egg well beaten, put in before 

 set on the fire; and placing it so it will simmer not bubble nor boil, will 

 clarify the syrup by rising to the top. As soon as the scum appears, 

 take off the scum, and let it simmer, taking off the scum until the syrup 

 becomes clear, and the scum as white as milk. To prevent granulation 

 add half dram of acetic acid to each pint of syrup. 



Rhubarb Syrup. Rhubarb is well known as a gentle physic, but 

 it is bitter and unpleasant to the taste. Prepared as a medicated syrup 

 it loses its unpleasant taste. 



3 ounces Fluid Extract Rhubarb, 



1 pint Simple Syrup. 



Mix, and shake the botttle a few times during the day. Then filter 

 next day and it is ready for use. 



Rhubarb and Senna Syrup. Rhubarb and senna in combination 

 operate quicker as a physio than rhubarb alone. 



2 ounces Rhubarb Root, 

 2 ouuces Senna Leaves, 

 J ounce Cardamon Seeds, 

 1 quart Dilute Alcohol. 



Put the senna leaves, cardamon seeds, and the rhubarb root (bruised) 

 with the alcohol into a well covered fruit can, and let stand at least two 

 weeks in a moderately warm place, shaking it at least twice a day. 

 Then simmer to one-half the quantity, strain and add half pint of simple 

 syrup. 



Sarsaparilla Syrup. This is the basis of the sarsaparillas sold 

 on the markets as patent medicines. Sarsaparilla is not considered at 

 the present time by the medical fraternity as possessing much virtue, 

 but it is largely used as a medium in which to take other medicines. 

 IJ pounds Sarsaparilla, 3 ounces Guaiacum Wood, 



2 ounces Licorice Root, 2 ounces Pale Rose Senna, 



3 pints Diluted Alcohol. 

 Mix and allow to stand in closed vessel forty-eight hours. Filter 

 through a very slow filter, that will not allow the liquid to pass through 

 faster than a drop at a time. Add dilute alcohol occasionally till the re- 

 sult is about ten pirits. Evaporate over steam or water to five pints. 

 Add and thoroughly mix five drops each, oils of sarsafras and anise and 



