Glycerinum Croci, B.P.C. Glycerin of Saffron.
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Format explanation
Related entry: Saffron
| Saffron | 2.50 | | | ½ ounce |
| Glycerin | 50.00 | | | 10 fl. ounces |
| Alcohol (60 per cent.) | 50.00 | | | 10 fl. ounces |
Mix the glycerin and the alcohol; then digest the saffron in the mixture for an hour at a gentle heat and filter. This preparation should be kept in well-stoppered bottles, filled so as to prevent access of air and consequent loss of colour by oxidation.
