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;
Compound fluidextract of buchu, 4 fluidounces.
Simple elixir, 16 fluidounces.
Carbonate of magnesium, a sufficient quantity.
Triturate the compound fluid extract of buchu with carbonate of magnesium in sufficient amount to form a creamy mixture, then gradually add the simple elixir, and filter.
This elixir is similar to that commended by the National Formulary, and is of the same strength.
 
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