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Neroli, - - * 3iij.
Essence of cinnamon, - 3ij.
Spirit of amber, musk rose, 3ij.
Sulphuric ether, - - 3ss.
This liquor is coloured at pleasure, either with the tinctures
it is filtered then, and the
of orcanet, of orcel, or of saffron :
ether is not put in until about the time it is put in flasks."

Use.

" People who take a particular care of their teeth, go in
quest of this liquor, because it gives a very agreeable smell
to the mouth. From eight to ten drops is put into a glass of
water one third full, and a brush dipped in, with which the
teeth and gums are rubbed. It removes the bad smell of the
mouth, restores and hardens the gums, prevents caries of the
teeth, and stops its beginning, if used with care."

Elixir*

Take Root of ratania, - • gviii.
Vulnerary alcohol, - 4 litres.
Essential oil of English mint, 3 iv.
Do. do. of orange rind, 3*.
Put the bruised root in a matras ; pour over it the vulne-
rary alcohol, and let it digest for the space of eigheeen days
it, and then put in the essences, which you will have
filter
previously dissolved in alcohol, 3iv.

* Maury, pages 85, 86.