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Bitter Almond Water

Rub 16 minims oil of bitter almonds with 1 drachm carbonate of magnesia, adding 2 pints water gradually. Filter through paper. (U. S. Ph.) obtain 2 pints of the medicated water, which corresponds in strength with that of the Paris codex.

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