Califig

Califig, a syrup made from wine grapes and resin-free Alexandrian leaf with added flavoring substances; introduced as a semi-secret remedy by the California Fig Syrup Co. in San Francisco. A mild laxative. Dosage: for adults—¹/₂-1 tablespoon, for children—_: 1-2 teaspoons, preferably before bedtime. As a substitute, the following prescription was proposed: 8 parts of finely chopped wine berries to be boiled with 30 parts of water until reduced to 16 parts. To the hot liquid, add 38 parts of freshly prepared senna infusion (from 12 parts of leaves previously extracted with alcohol, or from 12 parts of Alexandrian pods) and dissolve 66 parts of sugar in the hot mixture. After cooling, add the mixture: 0.06 parts of coriander oil, 6.5 parts of 90° alcohol, and 3 parts of liquid licorice extract. After settling, filter.