Encyclopedia of Practical Receipts and Processes

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Vichy Water (Bicarbonate of drachms)

Bicarbonate of drachms sulphate of magnesia in 1 pint of sulphate of soda, 8 grains; sulphate of magwater. It is also made with 4, 6, and 8 nesia, 3 grains; tincture of muriate of iron, 2 drachms of the salts to 1 pint of water, acdrops; aerated water, 1 pint. Dorvault dicording to the strength required.

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