TINCTURE OF THE BALSAM OF TOLU.

Take of balsam of Tolu, 1 oz.

alcohol, 1 pint.

Digest until the balsam be dissolved, and then strain the

tincture through paper.

This solution of the balsam of Tolu possesses all the virtues

of the balsam itself. It may be taken internally, with the

several intentions for which that balsam is proper, to the

quantity of a tea-spoonful or two, in any convenient vehicle.

Mixed with simple syrup, it forms an agreeable balsamic syrup.