The Art of Perfumery, and Methods of Obtaining the Odors of Plants

ROSE TOOTH POWDER. Precipitated chalk, 1 lb. Orris, 1/2 lb. Rose pink, 2 drachms. Otto of rose, 1 drachm. " santal, 1/4 drachm. OPIATE TOOTH PASTE. Honey, 1/2 lb. Chalk, 1/2 lb. Orris, 1/2 lb. Rose Pink, 2 drachms. Otto of cloves, } " nutmeg, } each, 1/2 drachm. " rose, } Simple syrup, enough to form a paste. MOUTH WASHES. VIOLET MOUTH WASH. Tincture of orris, 1/2 pint. Esprit de rose, 1/2 pint. Spirit, 1/2 pint. Otto of almonds, 5 drops. EAU BOTOT. Tincture of cedar wood, 1 pint. " myrrh, 1/4 pint. " rhatany, 1/4 pint. Otto of peppermint, 5 drops. All these tinctures should be made with grape spirit, or at least with pale unsweetened brandy.