Essence of Quas′sia

Syn. E entia qua iæ , L. Prep. 1. From qua ia (sliced), 1 1 ⁄ 2 oz.; proof spirit, 1 pint; digest 10 days, and filter; 1 ⁄ 2 fl. dr. added to 7 1 ⁄ 2 fl. dr. of water, forms the infusion of qua ia, of the Ph. L.— Dose , 1 ⁄ 2 dr. in water or wine, an hour before a meal, as a stomachic tonic, in dyspepsia, lo of appetite, ., particularly when complicated with gout; 1 to 2 dr., three or four times daily, as a febrifuge, and antiseptic, in intermit tents, putrid fevers, . 2. (Brewer’s).— a. From powdered qua ia (sprinkled with a little rum) and “foots” (coarse moist sugar or sugar bottoms), equal parts, reduced to the consistence of a semi-fluid extract by the addition of a few spoonfuls of water. For ale. b. From powdered qua ia, 1 part; burnt sugar colouring, 2 parts; well stirred together. For porter and stout. Both are used by fraudulent brewers as substitutes for hops.