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French Syrup of Santonin

ment apparatus, and gradually add alcohol Dissolve 50+ grains santonin in a little until 5 pints of the alcoholic tincture have alcohol, add it to 16 troy ounces boiling been obtained, which retain and set aside. simple syrup. The strength of the syrup will Then continue the percolation with water be about 3 grains to the ounce.

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