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 to be evaporated in a sand bath, the expressed magma was then to be burned, and the ashes, lixiviated in water, were to be added to the extract.

Then the following powders were to be added to this liquid to form a confection:—Bezoar stone, Eastern and western, of each 1-1/2 oz.; Eastern pearls, 2 oz.; red coral, 3 oz.; Eastern Bole, Terra Sigillata, calcined hartshorn, ambergris, of each 1 oz.; musk, 1-1/2 drachms; powdered sugar, 2 lb.

In the P.L. 1746 Confectio Raleighana appears as Confectio Cardiaca. It is expressly stated that this new name is substituted for the old one. The formula is simplified, but the resemblance to the original can be traced. It runs thus:—Summitatum Rorismar, recent., Bacc, Junip., ana lb. i; Sem. card., min. decort., Zedoariæ, Croci. ana lb. ss. Make a tincture with these with about 1-1/2 gallons of diluted spirit, and afterwards reduce it to 2-1/2 lb. by evaporating at a gentle heat; then add the following, all in the finest powder:—Compound powder of crabs' shells, 16 oz. This was prepared powder of crab shells, 1 lb.; pearls and red coral, of each 3 oz.: cinnamon and nutmegs, of each 2 oz.; cloves, 1 oz.; sugar, 2 lb. To make a confection.

In the P.L. 1788 the compound is still further simplified, and acquires the name of Confectio Aromatica. The index of that work gives "Confectio Aromatica vice Confectio Cardiaca." The formula now runs thus:—Zedoaria, coarsely powdered, saffron, of each, 1/2 lb; water, 3 lb. Macerate for 24 hours, express and strain. Evaporate the strained liquor to 1-1/2 lb., and add the following, all in fine powder:—compound powder of crabs' shells, 16 oz.; cinnamon, nutmeg, of each 2 oz.: cloves, 8 oz.; cardamom seeds, 1/2 oz.; sugar, 2 lb. Make a confection.