Vinegar of Lav′ender. Syn. Acetum lavandulæ. (P. Cod.) Prep. Digest 1 troy oz. of dried lavender flowers with 12 oz. of vinegar for 10 days. The vinegars of other flowers are made in the same manner.
Vinegar of Lobelia. Syn. Acetum lobeliæ. Prep. Lobelia in moderately coarse powder, 4 troy oz. Diluted acetic acid, 2 pints (o. m.). Macerate for 7 days.
Vinegar, Marseilles. Syn. Vinegar of the four thieves, Prophylactic vinegar; Acetum prophylacticum, A. antisepticum, A. theriacale, A. quatuor furum, L.; Vinaigre des quatre voleurs, Fr. Prep. Take of the summits of rosemary and flowers of sage (dried), of each 4 oz.; dried lavender flowers, 2 oz.; cloves, 1 dr.; distilled vinegar, 1 gall.; digest for 7 days, press, and filter. Used as a corrector of bad smells, and formerly as a prophylactic against the plague, and other contagious diseases. It is said to have been a favourite preventive with Cardinal Wolsey, who always carried some with him. The original formula also contained, of garlic, 1⁄4 oz.; fresh rue, 11⁄2 oz.; and camphor, dissolved in spirit, 1 oz.
Vinegar of Mus′tard. Syn. Acetum sinapis (Beral). Prep. Mustard, 1 oz.; vinegar, 12 oz.; distil 8 oz. For outward use, as a counter-irritant.
Vinegar of O′′pium. Syn. Acetum opii (Ph. E. & D.), L. Prep. 1. (Ph. E.) Opium,
sliced, 4 oz.; distilled vinegar, 16 fl. oz.; macerate for 7 days, press, and filter.—Dose, 5 to 20 drops.
2. (Ph. D.) Opium, in coarse powder, 11⁄2 oz.; dilute acetic acid, 1 pint; macerate for 7 days.—Dose, 10 or 12 to 60 drops.
Obs. These were intended to supersede the old ‘black drop,’ which they closely resemble in their action.
Vinegar, Rasp′berry. Syn. Acetum rubi idæi, L.; Vinaigre framboise, Fr. Prep. 1. Bruised ripe raspberries and white wine vinegar, of each 3 pints; macerate for 3 days, press, strain, and to each pint add of white sugar, 1 lb.; boil, skim, cool, and at once bottle. Some persons add 2 fl. oz. of brandy to each pint.
2. (P. Cod.) Fresh raspberries, picked from their calices, 3 lbs.; (1 lb.—Ph. Bor.); good vinegar, 2 lbs.; macerate, in glass, for a fortnight, then strain, without pressure.