95 / 112
LIME WATER.
Take a piece of fresh, unslaked lime,
about the size of a walnut.
Pour over it two quarts of hot water.
When it is slaked, which will occur
in a few minutes, stir thoroughly, then
allow to stand over night, pouring off
all the liquid in a perfectly clear state,
and bottle. The addition of more lime
is not necessary, because the above will
give a saturated solution.
Lime water is usually administered in
milk for the purpose of neutralizing the
effects of an acid stomach.
About a teaspoonful or a tablespoon-
ful of lime water to a half pint of milk
is the usual formula.
w