Syrup of Tolu.

EDITOR: AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACY:—I have read with interest the article by F. Stevenson on Syrup of Tolu, in the May issue of the JOURNAL, and would like to add my little experience in the manufacture of this syrup. I think the pharmacopeial process can be improved upon. The process which I have used for some time—and for which I am indebted to Prof. Remington—is this: For making twenty-five ounces of syrup, take one ounce of Balsam of Tolu, one pound of granulated sugar, and water which has been previously filtered through animal charcoal, enough to make twenty-five ounces (these are essentially the quantities directed by the U. S. P.); rub the Tolu to a fine powder, aided by some of the sugar, and mix this with the remainder of the granulated sugar; now prepare a percolator by placing a piece of cotton in the neck, pack the powder in it, pour in the filtered water and receive twenty-five ounces of percolate. As seen, this is simply a process of cold percolation, but if carried out as described, will furnish a beautiful, clear and highly flavored syrup, which is so desirable. This formula, I'm sure, not fail to give satisfaction.

Yours,
W. H. HOSTELLEY. Philadelphia, May 7th, 1887.

The American Journal of Pharmacy, Vol. 59, 1887, was edited by John M. Maisch.