Oxymel. An acidulous syrup made of honey and vinegar. The ingredients in an oxymel should preferably be of such character, and in such proportions, as to produce a mixture of the proper consistence without further evaporation.

4691. Simple Oxymel

4691.      Simple Oxymel. Liquefy by heat 40 ounces (avoirdupois) clarified honey, and mix it with 5 imperial fluid ounces each acetic acid and distilled water. {Br, Ph.)

4692. Oxymel of Squills

4692.      Oxymel of Squills. Mix together 1 imperial pint vinegar of squills and 2 pounds (avoirdupois) clarified honey. Evaporate in a water-bath until it attains, when cold, a specific gravity of 1.32. (Br. Ph.)

4693. Clarified Honey

4693.    Clarified Honey. Melt a convenient quantity of honey by means of a water-bath, and then remove the scum. ( U. S. Ph.)

4694. Honey of Hoses

4694.     Honey of Hoses. Moisten 2 troy ounces red rose, in moderately fine powder, with 1/2 fluid ounce diluted alcohol; pack it firmly in a conical glass percolator, and displace 6 fluid drachms with diluted alcohol. Reserve this, and percolate 1/2 pint more; evaporate this last by a water-bath to 10 fluid drachms, add the reserved liquid, and mix with 25 troy ounces clarified honey. (U. S. Ph.) Added to water, it makes an elegant astringent wash and gargle for foul and tender gums, sore mouth, sore throat, relaxed uvula, etc..

4695. Honey of Borax

4695.    Honey of Borax. Mix together 60 grains borate of soda in fine powder and 1 troy ounce clarified honey. ( U. S. Ph.) A common application in sore gums, mouth, and lips, in thrush, salivation, etc.; also for sore nipples, excoriations, etc., a little being applied on the tip of the finger. Diluted with water it forms an excellent skin and mouth wash or lotion.

4696. Honey of Violets

4696.    Honey of Violets. Take of ex pressed juice of violets (clear), 1 fluid ounce; clarified honey, 2 ounces; mix without heat in a glass vessel. Used chiefly as a mouth wash, to perfume the breath, as honey of roses.