"Take of dried orange-peel, half an ounce; lemon-peel, two drachms; cloves bruised, one drachm; boiling distilled water, a pint. Macerate for fifteen minutes in a lightly covered vessel, and strain."

This infusion has the agreeable odour and taste of the ingredients from which it is made. It is clear, and has the hue of deep-coloured sherry wine. It precipitates sulphate of iron, black; and also produces precipitates with acetate and diacetate of lead, infusion of yellow cinchona bark, and lime-water.

Medical properties and uses. - It is an excellent and grateful stomachic. The dose may be from f j. to f ij. given twice or thrice a day.