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;
Iodide of sodium, 256 grains.
Simple elixir, 16 fluidounces.
Dissolve the iodide of sodium in the simple elixir, and filter if necessary.
Each fluidrachm (teaspoonful) of the finished elixir contains two grains of iodide of sodium.
 
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