Saline Draught. (Miss Benyon.)
1 scruple (i.e., 20 grains) of carbonate of potassium dissolved in
3 tablespoonfuls of water. Add a very small piece of sugar or of
gum arabic, and 1 tablespoonful of lemon-juice.
N.B.—Potassium is more cooling than soda; keep it in a
bottle with a glass-stopper.