STANDARD RKCEIPTS. 459 



three drops oil of gaultheria, which have been thoroughly rubbed with 

 a small portion of the solution. 



Chamomile Syrup. This preparation is as clear as the syrup and 

 has the advantage of being quickly prepared. 



4 ounces Fluid Extract Chamomile, 

 12 ounces Simple Syrup. 



Dose is from two to four drams, or two to four tea-spoonfuls. 

 MEDICINAL ESSENCES. 



Peppermint. This an old and reliable remedy. Much that is sold 

 at drug and grocery stores is far from being up to the standard 

 strength. 



1 ounce Oil of Peppermint, 

 ^ ounce Peppermint Herb, 

 1 pint Spirits of Wine. 



Let stand for a week or more till the peppermint herb colors it to a 

 pale tint of green. This coloring process is not necessary, nor is it 

 necessary to use any of the herb in the above, but many people prefer to 

 have the essence of this pale green color. 



This is a strong essence, the usual strength being one ounce of the oil 

 to a quart of the spirits. A dose of the strong would be about ten to 

 twenty drops. 



Winter green. Often used in the place of peppermint. Ordinary 



strength is as follows: 



1 ounce Oil of Wintergreen, 

 1 quart Spirits of Wine. 



Dose, from twenty to sixty drops. 



Jamaica Ginger. This is an inexpensive and easily prepared 

 *incture of ginger. 



^ pound Jamaica Ginger, 

 3 pints Spirits of WiuF. 



Bruise the Jamica ginger and let stand two weeks. Then press and 

 strain. Dose, one tea-spoonful. 



Bssence of Beef. A very valuable remedy for nourishment, when 

 9. person is not able to digest more solid food. 

 1 pound Lean Beef, 

 J pint Water. 



Phop the beef very fine and put in a quart bottle, then add the water. 



