Essence of Cham′omile. Syn. Chamomile drops; Essentia anthemidis, E. chamæmeli, E. c. alba, L. Prep. 1. From essential oil of chamomile, as essence of allspice. Stomachic and stimulant.—Dose, 5 to 30 drops; 1⁄2 fl. oz., shaken with about 1 pint of pure water, forms an excellent extemporaneous chamomile water.
2. Gentian root (sliced or bruised), 1 lb.; dried orange peel, 1⁄4 lb.; proof spirit, 1 gal.; essential oil of chamomile, 31⁄2 fl. oz.; macerate a week. Slightly coloured. Some persons use 1⁄2 lb. of quassia wood, instead of the gentian and orange peel. Both the above are stomachic and tonic, and are favourite remedies in loss of appetite, dyspepsia, &c.—Dose. As the last, on sugar, or in a wine-glassful of wine or beer.
Essence of Chiret′ta. See Infusion (Concentrated).
Essence of Cin′namon. Syn. Essentia cinnamomi, Spiritus c. concentratus, L. Prep. 1. From oil of cinnamon, as ESSENCE OF ALLSPICE or ALMONDS.
2. Cinnamon, 5 oz.; rectified spirit, 3⁄4 pint; water, 1⁄4 pint; digest a week, and strain. Inferior to the last. Essence of cassia is commonly sold for it.
Essence of Civ′et. Syn. Essentia zibethi, L. Prep. 1. Civet (cut small), 1 oz.; rectified spirit, 1 pint; as ESSENCE OF MUSK.
2. Instead of rectified spirit use spirit of ambrette. Both are used in perfumery; chiefly in combination with other substances.
Essence of Cloves. Syn. Essentia caryophilli, L. Prep. 1. (White.) From oil of cloves, as ESSENCE OF ALLSPICE. Used as a ‘flavouring.’
2. (Coloured.) Cloves (bruised), 31⁄2 oz.
proof spirit, 3⁄4 pint; water, 1⁄4 pint; digest a week, and strain. Inferior to the last. It is 8 times as strong as INFUSION OF CLOVES (Ph. L.). Chiefly used in dispensing.