1&4 THE NEW ZEALAND FAMILY HERB DOCTOR, 
medicines, is that a stronger mixture may be had better 
designed to meet complications of symptoms so often presented 
in one case. For instance, one person may bein good general 
health, and simply troubled with neuralgia. In that case a 
simple medicine, such as gelsemine, might remove it; but 
another patient, in addition to neuralgia, may be suffering 
with dyspepsia, so to meet both symptoms you make a 
compound. We hope this will be clear to everyone. We 
earnestly request our readers to see that they get good 
ingredients and mix them carefully, and we can assure them 
that they will not often be disappointed with the result of our 
Botanic formula, 
TINCTURES. 
For the sake of saving our space, after giviug a few with 
full particulars as to preparation, we will use the term “proof 
spirit,’’ which meant two parts of spirit and one part of water, instead of 
giving the quantity of epirits and of water every time when a diluted 
spirit is wanted. The reason why some medicines require a stronger 
spirit than others is that they contain gums which are not soluble in 
weak menstruums. Some Botanic Chemists use for proof spirit half 
water and half spirit, but we prefer the stronger, aa it is alse the officinal 
or recognised standard. ‘‘ Usual directions *’ will mean that the medicine 
will be steeped for one or two weeks, shaken up daily, pressed, filtered, 
and bottled for use. Tinctures requiring special treatment will be 
specified. 
Tincture of Myrru (simple),— 
Myrrh, in powder...., EP ee) ee 
Pure spirits of wing .............. .... Twelve ounces. 
Put the spirits and powder into a wide mouthed bottle, 
