Use, &c. As a sauce and condiment; when well prepared, it has a fine flavour. That of the shops is usually coloured with Venetian red or Armenian bole. An infusion of cochineal, or a little annotta, would form a more appropriate
colouring, and would be perfectly harmless. See Anchovy and Sauce.
Essence of Angel′ica. Syn. Essentia angelicæ, L. Prep. (Van Mons.) Angelica root (bruised), 1 part; rectified spirit, 8 parts; water, 16 parts; digest, and distil over 6 parts; Stomachic, carminative, and alexipharmic.—Dose, 1 to 2 spoonfuls.
Essence of Ani′seed. Syn. Essentia anisi (B. P.), L.; Esprit d’anise, Fr. Oil of anise, 1 part; rectified spirit, 4 parts; mix (B. P.). Stimulant, aromatic, and carminative.—Dose, 10 to 20 minims. Used also to flavour liqueurs, and to make aniseed water. See Spirit.
Essence of An′odyne. Syn. Essentia anodyna, L. Prep. 1. Hard aqueous extract of opium (in powder), 1 dr.; powdered cinnamon, 1⁄2 dr.; rectified spirit, 1 fl. oz.; digest a week.—Dose, 5 to 20 drops.
2. Extract of henbane (recent), 5 dr.; rectified spirit, 2 fl. oz.; as last.—Dose, 10 to 30 drops. Narcotic, sedative, and antispasmodic. Both are excellent preparations.
Essence, Antihyster′ic. Syn. Essentia antihysterica, L. Prep. 1. Cyanuret of potassium, 3 gr.; powdered sugar, 1 dr.; rectified spirit and eau d’orange, of each 4 fl. dr.; agitate together until dissolved.—Dose, 10 to 20 drops, in pure water; in hysteria, gastrodynia, &c. See Draught (Antihysteric).
2. (P. Cod.) Resembles FETID SPIRIT OF AMMONIA (which see).
Essence of Ap′ple. Syn. Solution of valerianate of amyl; Essentia pomi odorata, L. Prep. From apple oil (valerianate of oxide of amyl), as ESSENCE OF ALMONDS. Used to flavour liqueurs and confectionery.
Essence of Ar′nica. Syn. Essentia arnicæ, E. a. florum, Tinctura a. e. concentrata, L. Prep. (Ph. Baden, 1841.) From arnica flowers, ESSENCE OF ACONITE. It represents half its weight of herb.