Pulvis Amygdalae Amarae Compositus, B.P.C., Compound Bitter Almond Powder.
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Format explanation
Related entry: Amygdala Amara, B.P., Bitter Almond.
Synonym.—Compound Powder of Bitter Almonds.
| Bitter Almonds, freshly blanched | 62.50 | | | 10 | ounces |
| Refined Sugar, in powder | 31.25 | | | 5 | ounces |
| Gum Acacia, in powder | 6.25 | | | 1 | ounce |
Dry the freshly blanched almonds and reduce them to a suitable consistence by rubbing them lightly in a mortar until as smooth as possible; then add gradually the sugar and gum acacia previously mixed, so as to produce a coarse powder.
