Elixir Aurantii Compositum, B.P.C. Compound Elixir of Orange.
Botanical name:
Format explanation.
Related entry: Oil of orange
| Tincture of Orange | 10.00 | | | 2 fl. ounces |
| Tincture of Lemon | 2.50 | | | ½ fl. ounce |
| Orange-flower Water, undiluted | 10.00 | | | 2 fl. ounces |
| Alcohol | 15.00 | | | 3 fl. ounces |
| Syrup | 40.00 | | | 8 fl. ounces |
| Purified Talc or Kaolin, a sufficient quantity. | |||
| Distilled Water ... | to 100.00 | | | to 20 fl. ounces |
Mix the tinctures, orange-flower water, alcohol, syrup, and 20 (4 fluid ounces) of water with the talc or kaolin. Set aside for twenty-four hours; then filter and wash the filter with sufficient water to make up to the required volume.
Dose.—2 to 4 mils (½ to 1 fluid drachm).
