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Source: Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians by William King David (1889), paragraph-274.
Ingredients or materials as extracted
- about 3 or 4 pounds of the bark and boil in one-half gallon of water until it is reduced to a quart, then strain and add 5 pounds of common brown or yellow sugar; heat again until thoroughly dissolved and it is ready for use
- Clarified sugar 10 pounds
- Pure honey (strained) 3 pounds
- Soft water 3 pints
- Cream tartar 1 drachm
- Essence peppermint 10 drops
Method as extracted
- Take about 3 or 4 pounds of the bark and boil in one-half gallon of water until it is reduced to a quart, then strain and add 5 pounds of common brown or yellow sugar; heat again until thoroughly dissolved and it is ready for use.
- Dissolve the sugar in the water by the aid of gentle heat; take off the scum, and the honey and the cream tartar previously dissolved in a little water; bring to the boiling point, stir well, then let it cool.
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- Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians — Project GutenbergPrimary source for the extracted ingredients and method at paragraph-274.