Fumigating Powders (Poudres Encensoires).
These powders which need only to be heated in order to diffuse one of the most pleasant odors, are easily prepared by intimately mixing the ground solids with the oils by means of a spatula. We add three renowned formulas for the manufacture of such powders.
A. Poudre Impériale.
| Benzoin | 3½ oz. |
| Cascarilla | 1¾ oz. |
| Lavender | 1¾ oz. |
| Rose leaves | 1¾ oz. |
| Santal wood | 1¾ oz. |
| Olibanum | 3½ oz. |
| Orris root | 3½ oz. |
| Cinnamon | 1¾ oz. |
| Oil of lemon | 75 grains. |
| Oil of clove | 30 grains. |
| Oil of patchouly | 15 grains. |
B. Poudre de la Reine.
| Benzoin | 7 oz. |
| Cedar wood | 1 lb. |
| Cinnamon | 14 oz. |
| Lavender | 10½ oz. |
| Rose leaves | 10½ oz. |
| Patchouly herb | 3½ oz. |
| Vetiver root | 3½ oz. |
| Civet | 150 grains. |
| Oil of bergamot | ¾ oz. |
| Oil of lemon | ¾ oz. |
| Oil of neroli | 150 grains. |
| Oil of clove | 150 grains. |
C. Poudre Royale.
| Cinnamon | ½ lb. |
| Cloves | ½ lb. |
| Orris root | 12½ oz. |
| Storax | 12½ oz. |
| Lavender | 1 lb. |
| Oil of clove | ⅜ oz. |
| Oil of lavender | ⅜ oz. |
| Oil of bergamot | ⅜ oz. |
| Oil of lemon | ⅜ oz. |
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