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Essence of Coltsfoot

Balsam of tolu, 1 ounce; compound tincture of benzoin and rectified spirit of wine, of each 2 ounces; dissolve. 4620. Oxley's Concentrated Essence of Jamaica Ginger. The same as the preceding, with the addition of a very small quantity of essence of cayenne. 4621. Very Strong Concentrated Essence of Ginger. Bruised unbleached Jamaica ginger, 12 pounds; rectified spirit of wine, 25 gallons; digest 14 days, press, strain, and reduce the essence by distillation to 1 gallon; cool and filter. This produces a most beautiful article. It is at once inexpensive and easily performed, as the spirit distilled off may be used with advantage for preparing the common tincture of ginger, and several other articles; 2 ounces of this essence

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