German Bitters
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This section is from the "The Indian Household Medicine Guide" book, by J. I. Lighthall. Also available from Amazon: The Indian Household Medicine Guide
German Bitters
German Chamomile
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 ounces.
Sweet
Flag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
ounces.
Orris Root
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
ounces.
Coriander Seed
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 ½ ounce.
Centaury . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . 1 ounce.
Orange Peel
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 ounces.
Alcohol
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
pints.
Water
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
pints.
Sugar
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
ounces.
Grind the drugs to a coarse powder, percolate with the alcohol and water, filter, and add the sugar. Dose, a tablespoonful three or four times a day.
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