Aqua. Anethi. Lond. Dill Water

Syn. Eau d'Aneth puant (F.), Acqua di Aneto Puzzolente (I.).

"Take of dill seeds, bruised, a pound and a half; proof spirit, seven ounces; water, two gallons. Distil one gallon."

This water has an unpleasant odour and little pungency. It is used principally as a carminative for infants; and is a good vehicle for giving magnesia and rhubarb to these tender patients.

Aqua Carui. Lond. Dub. Carraway Water

Syn. Eau de Carvi (F.), Feldkumel wasser (G.), Acqua di Carvi (I.).

It is prepared in the same manner as dill water.

Carraway water possesses a considerable aromatic flavour and pungency, and may be used for the same purposes as dill water.

Aqua Florum Aurantii. Lond. Orange-flower Water

"Take of orange flowers, ten pounds; proof spirit, seven fluid ounces; water,two gallons. Let a gallon distil. An agreeable vehicle for medicinal agents.

Aqua Citri Aurantii. Edin. Water of Orange-peel

Syn. Eau d'Orange (F.), Pomeranzen wasser (G. ), Acqua de Arancio (I.).

"Take of fresh orange-peel, two pounds. Add so much water, that when ten pounds have been drawn off by distillation, there shall remain a quantity sufficient to prevent empyreuma. After due maceration distil ten pounds, to which add five ounces of diluted alcohol."

The water has the flavour only of the orange-peel.

Aqua Citri Medicae. Edin. Water of Lemon-peel

Syn. Eau de Citronier (F.), Citronen wasser (G), Acqua di Limone (I.).

This is prepared in the same manner as the former; ten pounds of water being distilled from two pounds of fresh lemon-peel. It has the flavour of the peel, but is seldom used.

Aqua Cinnamomi. Lond. Dub. Aqua Lauri Cin-namomi, Edin. Cinnamon Water

Syn. Eau de Cannelle (F.), Zimmt wasser (G.), Acqua di Cinamomo (I.).

"Take of cinnamon, bruised, a pound and a half; or oil of cinnamon, two drachms; proof spirit, seven fluid ounces; water two gallons. Distil a gallon."

This water is milky, and has the agreeable flavour and pungency of the cinnamon, without its astringency; but the oil being ponderous is apt to separate, leaving the water clear and nearly insipid. It is a gentle stimulant, but is chiefly used to cover the nauseous taste of other medicines.

Officinal preparations. - Mistura Guaiaci, L. Mistura Spiritus Vini Gallicei, L.

Aqua Lauri Cassiae. Edin. Water of Cassia Bark

Syn. Eau de Casse (F.), Acqua di Cannella (I.).

This is prepared from one pound of bruised cassia bark; it is often substituted for cinnamon water, being less expensive; but it is also less agreeable.

Aqua Foenicul. Lond. Dub. Fennel Water

Syn. Eau de Fenouil (F.), Fenchel wasser (G.), Acqua di Finnocchio (I.).

It is prepared in the same manner as dill water.

It is rarely if ever employed.

Aqua Lauro-Cerasi. Dub. Laurel Water

"Take of the fresh leaves of the Prunus Lauro-cerasus, one pound; water, three pints. Distil one pint, and add one ounce of rectified spirit, and of compound spirit of lavender."

This is a weak solution of hydrocyanic acid in water. It ought to be used with caution.