Waters

Rosemary Water


4-tablespoons rosemary flowers
1-nutmeg, grated
2-tablespoons cinnamon, grated
I -quart alcohol spirit

Stand and steep for ten days. Strain.

Barley Waters

Both barley waters are used to aid invalids, to add nutrition to people who find it hard to eat, and to alleviate diarrhea, especially in infants.

Simple Barley Water

4-Lemon peel, washed
1/2-lemon


Add 1 pint of water to barley and lemon peel. Simmer until soft. Remove from heat, Steep. Add honey.

Compound Barley Water
2-pints simple barley water
1-pint hot water
21/2-ounces sliced figs
1/2-ounce, sliced and bruised licorice root
21/2-ounces raisins

Boil down to 2 pints. Strain.