Aniseed Cordial.

By tjohnson , 14 June, 2026

Aniseed Cordial.

Tradition: Domestic Economy | Preparation Type: Still-room Process | Risk Level: LOW

Important Safety Disclaimer

This entry is an archival record of historical medical practices. Do not use, ingest, inject, apply, dose, or substitute this preparation for modern medical care.

Source Verification & Integrity

Historical Recipe And Preparation Record

Historical Formula Card — Modern-Readable Version

Status: Complete Formula Verified Original Formula Name: Aniseed Cordial. Ingredients: Original Measurements: Proceed as for clove cordial, substituting half a pound of bruised aniseed and two ounces each of fennel and coriander seeds for the cloves and allspi

Measurement Normalization Table

Original Term Modern Approximation Confidence Notes
ounce ~28g approximate Final batch.
pound ~453g exact Final batch.
quart ~946 mL exact Final batch.

Assembly Process

Proceed as for clove cordial, substituting half a pound of bruised aniseed and two ounces each of fennel and coriander seeds for the cloves and allspice, and drawing off only six quarts.

Storage, Labeling, And Shelf-Life

Pantry.

External Quality Checks — Not Human Or Animal Testing

These checks can help describe identity, cleanliness, strength consistency, spoilage, or physical quality historically. They do not prove medical effectiveness. - Visual.

What Replaced This In Modern Care

Modern grocery.

Veterinary, Livestock, And Farm Relevance

Farm still-room.

Historical Source Citation

Source: The Still-Room by Mrs. Charles Roundell (1903) - 📖 Read Source Page in Local Reader - 🏛️ Open Book Landing Page

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