Essence of Soap

Syn. Spirit of soap , Shaving fluid ; Esprit de sav on , E ence de sav on , E ence royale pour faire la barbe , Fr.; E entia saponis , Tinctura saponis concent rata , L. Prep. 1. Castile soap (in shavings), 4 oz.; proof spirit, 1 pint; di olve, and add a little perfume. 2. Venetian soap, 3 ⁄ 4 lb.; salt of tartar, 1 oz.; benzoin, 1 ⁄ 2 oz.; spirit of wine, 1 gall. 3. Best soft soap, 1 ⁄ 4 lb.; boiling water, 1 pint; di olve, cool, and add, oils of cinnamon (ca ia), verbena, and neroli, of each 6 drops; di olved in rectified spirit, 1 pint; mix well, and if not perfectly transparent, add a little more strong spirit, or filter through blotting paper. Obs. This alcoholic solution of soap is chiefly used for shaving, and is very convenient in travelling, as a good lather may be instantly produced without the trouble of employing a soap-box. Instead of the above perfumes, 15 drops of e ence of musk or ambergris, or 30 drops of any of the perfumed spirits, or 3 drops of attar of roses, or 6 drops of any of the aromatic e ential oils, may be added, when a corresponding name is given to the preparation, as esprit de sav on, de la rose, . 4. (P. Cod.) White soap, 3 oz.; carbonate of pota a, 1 dr.; proof spirit, 12 oz.; di olve. Used medicinally. They are all used as frictions, . 5. ( Camphorated ,—Guibourt.) White soap, 3 parts; camphor, 1 part; spirit of rosemary, 16 parts; di olve. A variety of opodeldoc. Used as an embrocation in rheumatic pains, sore throat, .