1860 A Treatise on the Manufacture , Imitation, Adulteration and Reduction of Foreign Wines, Brandies, .

BITTERS.

BITTERS

are very n1uch used at the present

time as additions to spirituous and vinous liquors,

as likewise also for the purpose of giving

strength and vigor to the body; and, when re–

peated at proper intervals, a permanent healthy

tone

induced.

Bitter extracti·ve

appears to be

the active tonic principle,-found in a great

variety of vegetable productions; which, as a

general thing, are combined in certain propor–

tions, with aromatics, rendering their infusions

and tinctures more pleasant, though at the same

time more stimulating. Dr. Paris says: "\Yc

are ourselves conscious of the invigorating effects

of slight bitters upon our st01nnch; and their

presence in malt (or vinous) liquors, not only

tends to diminish the noxious effects of such

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