Syrup of Potassio-tartrate of Iron. Syn. Syrupus ferri potassio-tartratis. Prep. Dissolve 4 dr. of potassio-tartrate of iron in 4 dr. of cinnamon water, and mix the solution with 16 oz. of syrup.
Syrup of Pyrophosphate of Iron. Syn. Syrupus ferri pyrophosphatis. (Parrish.) Prep. Pyrophosphate of iron in scales, 16 gr.; syrup, 1 fl. oz.
Syrup of Pyrophosphate of Iron and Ammonia. Syn. Syrupus ferri pyrophosphatis et ammoniæ. (P. Cod.) Prep. Pyrophosphate of iron with citrate of ammonia, 1 dr.; water, 2 dr.; syrup, 12 oz.
Syrup of Quinine with Coffee. Syn. Syrupus quiniæ cum caffea. Prep. Prepare 11⁄2 pint of clear infusion from 4 oz. of roasted coffee; dissolve it in 5 lbs. of refined sugar, and add to the syrup 11⁄2 dr. of sulphate of quinine dissolved in a little water, with the addition of a few drops of sulphuric acid.
Syrup of Raspberry. Syn. Syrupus aceti rubi idœa. (P. Cod.) Prep. Raspberry vinegar, 10 oz. (by weight); sugar, 171⁄2 oz.; boil them together.
Syrup of Red Pop′pies. Syn. Syrupus rhœados (Ph. L. & E.), S. papaveris rhœados, L. Prep. 1. (Ph. L.) Petals of the red poppy, 1 lb.; boiling water, 1 pint; mix in a water bath, remove the vessel, macerate for 12 hours, press out the liquor, and, after defecation or filtering, complete the process as directed for SYRUP OF COCHINEAL.
2. (Wholesale.) From dried red-poppy petals, 3 lbs,; boiling water, q. s.; white sugar, 44 lbs.; as the last.
Obs. Syrup of red poppies is chiefly employed for its fine red colour. A little acid brightens it. The colour is injured by contact with iron, copper, and all the common metals.
Syrup of Red Roses. Syn. Syrupus rosæ (B. P.), Syrupus rosæ gallicæ (Ph. E. & D.), L. Prep. 1. (Ph. E.) Dried petals of the red rose, 2 oz.; boiling water, 1 pint; pure sugar, 20 oz.; as the last.
2. (Ph. D.) Dried petals of the gallic rose, 2 oz.; boiling water, 1 pint; boil in a glass or porcelain vessel until the colour is extracted, strain with expression, and, after defecation, add to the clear decanted liquor twice its weight of white sugar. Astringent and stomachic; chiefly used as an adjunct in mixtures, &c.