This water possesses, in a considerable degree, the smell, taste, and virtues of the plant. It is given in mixtures and juleps to hysteric patients.
An infusion of the herb, in boiling water answers nearly the same purposes.
Peppermint Water.
This is made in the same manner as the preceding.
Spearmint Water.
This may also be prepared in the same way as the penny-royal water.
Both these are useful stomachic waters, and will sometimes relieve vomiting, especially when it proceeds from indigestion, or cold viscid phlegm. They are likewise useful in some colicky complaints, the gout in the stomach, &c. particularly the peppermint water.
An infusion of the fresh plant is frequently found to have the same effects as the distilled water.
Rose Water.
Take of roses fresh gathered, six pounds; water, two gallons. Distil off one gallon.