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Compound Tincture of Gentian

From Dr. M'Millan's formulas and domestic guide, 1882

Serves 16

This tincture is an elegant bitter, much used in dyspepsia.

Presented as published in 1882. Historical recipes may not meet modern food-safety standards. Cook from the modern interpretation below, not the original instructions.

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This recipe was extracted from Dr. M'Millan's formulas and domestic guide (1882) by M'Millan, Alexander M. D., page 55. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.

COMPOUND TINCTURE OF GENTIAN. Gentian in moderately fine powder i ounce. Cardamom in moderately fine powder one-half ounce. Dilute alcohol a sufficient quantity.

Cook this with the app: pantry check, scaling, and the assistant.