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;
Wine of tar, 16 fluidounces.
Syrup of wild cherry, 4 fluidounces.
Syrup of Tolu, 4 fluidounces.
Methylic alcohol, 1 fluidounce.
Sulphate of morphine, 4 grains.
Dissolve the sulphate of morphine in the wine of tar, and then add the other ingredients. (Non-officinal formulae in local use, compiled and published by the joint committee of the Medical and Pharmaceutical Associations of the District of Columbia.)
 
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