Infusion of Cloves

Syn. Clove tea ; Infusum caryophyllorum , I. cariophylli (B. P.), L. Prep. 1. (B. P.) Cloves (bruised), 1 oz.; boiling distilled water, 20 oz.; infuse for half an hour, and strain. Aromatic, stimulant, and stomachic, either alone or in combination; in colic, dyspepsia, gout, .— Dose , 1 to 2 oz. 2. (Concentrated: Infusum caryophylli con centra tum , L.)— a. Bruised cloves, 3 oz.; boiling water, 16 fl. oz.; infuse as above and strain; when cold, add of rectified spirit 1 ⁄ 4 pint, and filter. b. Bruised cloves, 1 3 ⁄ 4 lb.; rectified spirit, 1 quart; cold water, 3 quarts; macerate for 7 days, and expre the liquid; sprinkle the marc with water, 12 fl. oz., and after the lapse of an hour again submit it to the pre ; lastly filter the mixed liquors. Very fine. The above are about eight times the strength of the INFUSION OF CLOVES .—Ph. L.