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Extract of Bitter Almonds
Mix together 4 ounces oil of bitter almonds, 1 ounce tincture of turmeric, and 1 quart 950 alcohol. 1034. To Neutralize the Poison in Extract of Bitter Almonds. As this extract is poisonous in a quantity, it is better to deprive it of its hydrocyanic acid as follows :- Dissolve 2 ounces sulphate of iron in a pint of water; in another pint of water slake 1 ounce lime recently burned; mix them together, and shake the mixture with 4 ounces oil of bitter almonds. Distill in a glass retort until the whole of the oil has passed over; and after allowing the oil time to separate from the water, remove it for use.