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 is 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 (1 fl2)