Observations and experiments on the Humulus lupulus of Linnaeus : with an account of its use in gout, and other diseases, with cases / by A. Freake.

  • Freake, A.
Date:
1806
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Credit: Observations and experiments on the Humulus lupulus of Linnaeus : with an account of its use in gout, and other diseases, with cases / by A. Freake. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by The Royal College of Surgeons of England. The original may be consulted at The Royal College of Surgeons of England.

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    Ej:pe)imnt 17. The same quantity of dried N T #^>W€r^'Wa§ a vessel with one gallon .; ;]of .|ectified ipirit, and digested in like manner ,f||foroSe^$!^ttdays, mXj twice during that time li/otisligi^a^skndi lieat; when pressed out, it af- s/j|brded ah elegant tincture highly flavoured, but very pungent, though possessing all the aromatic bitter of the flowers. Ei'periment 18. The Tincture made in the last experiment, was put into a glass retort placed in a sand heat, and the spirit drawn off^, which was flavoured strongly with the flowers. The extract remaining after the process was finished, weighed four ounces and three drachms. It was of the consistence of treacle, very highly flavoured and grateful to the taste. It rendered water turbid but did not dissolve; after standing some time, it separated, and adhered to the sides of the vessel.