Elixir Anisi, B.P.C. Elixir of Anise.
Botanical name:
Related entry: Oil of anise
Synonym.—Aniseed Cordial.
| Oil of Anise | 0.30 | | | 30 minims |
| Oil of Fennel | 0.05 | | | 5 minims |
| Spirit of Bitter Almond | 1.25 | | | 120 minims |
| Alcohol | 25.00 | | | 5 fl. ounces |
| Syrup | 62.50 | | | 12 ½ fl. ounces |
| Purified Talc or Kaolin, a sufficient quantity. | |||
| Distilled Water ... | to 100.00 | | | to 20 fl. ounces |
Mix the oils and the spirit of bitter almond with the alcohol, add the syrup and 12.5 (2 ½ fluid ounces) of distilled water, and set aside for twelve hours; add sufficient distilled water to make up to the required volume, and filter through talc or kaolin.
Dose.—2 to 8 mils (½ to 2 fluid drachms).
