Essence of Sarsaparilla (Compound)

Syn. E entia sarsaparillæ compos it a , E. sarsæ c. , L. Prep. 1. One pint of No. 1, 2, 6, or 7 ( above ), is triturated with the extract prepared from mezereon bark, 3 1 ⁄ 4 oz., and extract of liquorice, 4 oz.; when mixed it is returned to the bottle, and e ence of guaiacum, 1 1 ⁄ 2 fl. dr., and oil of sa afras, 20 drops, are added, the whole is then well agitated for at least 15 minutes, and after a week’s repose the clear portion is decanted as before. 1 ⁄ 2 fl. dr., with 7 1 ⁄ 2 fl. dr. of water, forms extemporaneous compound decoction of sarsaparilla. 2. (Cadet.) Sarsaparilla (bruised), 8 oz.; hot water, q. s.; exhaust the root by succe ive macerations; unite the liquors, and evaporate to 10 fl. oz.; strain, and add, when cold, of alcohol (·842) and tinctures of guaiacum and mezereon, of each 4 fl. dr.; white wine, 1 fl. oz.; oil of sa afras, 12 drops; extract of liquorice, 2 dr.; agitate, and after repose decant as before. This is nearly 8 times as strong as ‘ DEC. SARSÆ CO. ’—Ph. L. The first is the best formula. See Liquor of Sarsaparilla (Compound).