This section is from the "Elixirs And Flavoring Extracts. Their History, Formulae, & Methods of Preparation" book, by John Uri Lloyd. Also available from Amazon: Elixirs and flavoring extracts,: Their history, formulae, and methods of preparation;
Coriander seed, 108 grains.
Caraway seed, 108 grains.
Cinnamon, 93 grains
Star anise, 62 grains
Tonka bean, 62 grains
Canella, 31 grains
Nutmeg, 31 grains
Cloves, 31 grains
Ammoniacal glycyrrhizin, 620 grains
Oil of orange, 31 minims
Alcohol, 16 fluidounces
Distilled water, 16 fluidounces
Simple syrup, 48 fluidounces
Dissolve the oil of orange in the alcohol and add the distilled water, and, having properly moistened the mixed and powdered drugs with a portion of this menstruum, pack them in a suitable percolator and exhaust with the remainder of it. Dissolve the ammoniacal glycyrrhizin in a small amount of boiling water, and add the syrup, mix this with the percolate previously obtained, and then add of distilled water an amount sufficient to make the whole measure eighty fluidounces. Filter if necessary.
This elixir was also devised by Prof. Joseph P. Remington, and is used as a vehicle for the administration of quinine. The remarks we have made concerning "elixir of ammoniacal glycyrrhizin" may be applied with propriety to this preparation.
 
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