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The Art of Perfumery - And Methods of Obtaining the Odors of Plants by George William Septimus Piesse
page 109 of 292 (37%)
with various ottos, camphor, &c., thus--

AROMATIC VINEGAR.

Concentrated acetic acid, 8 oz.
Otto of English lavender, 2 drachms.
" " rosemary, 1 drachm.
" cloves, 1 "
" camphor, 1 oz.

First dissolve the bruised camphor in the acetic acid, then add the
perfumes; after remaining together for a few days, with occasional
agitation, it is to be strained, and is then ready for use.

Several forms for the preparation of this substance have been published,
almost all of which, however, appear to complicate and mystify a process
that is all simplicity.

The most popular article of this kind is--

HENRY'S VINEGAR.

Dried leaves of rosemary, rue, wormwood, sage,
mint, and lavender flowers, each, 1/2 oz.
Bruised nutmeg, cloves, angelica root, and
camphor, each, 1/4 oz.
Alcohol (rectified), 4 oz.
Concentrated acetic acid, 16 oz.

Macerate the materials for a day in the spirit; then add the acid, and
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