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Aromatic or Perfumed Waters (Instead of preparing)

Instead of preparing the waters directly from the essential oils, an essence may be made by dissolving 1 Imperial fluid ounce of the essential oil in 9 fluid ounces rectified spirit; 2 Imperial fluid drachms of the essence agitated briskly for some time with 1 Imperial pint distilled water, and filtered through wet filtei ing paper, will make a good perfumed water.

Cooley says this is an excellent formula for extemporaneous waters; but the U. S. Dis. pronounces them feeble for medicated purposes, in the properties of their respective essential oils. (See No. 1008.) Aromatic Vinegar-Vinai- Aromatique. This is a compound of strong acetic acid with certain powerful essential oils. To produce the finer qualities of aromatic vinegar, glacial acetic acid must alone be employed. Aromatic vinegar is used as a pungent and refreshing nasal stimulant in languor, faintness, nervous