Cassis.

By tjohnson , 14 June, 2026

Cassis.

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: Cassis. Ingredients: Original Measurements: Digest for a week, in a covered vessel, a mixture of a gallon of rectified spirits, half a gallon of water, two ounces of cinnamon, and sixteen bruise

Measurement Normalization Table

Original Term Modern Approximation Confidence Notes
ounce ~28g approximate Final batch.
pound ~453g exact Final batch.
gallon ~3.78 L exact Final batch.

Assembly Process

Digest for a week, in a covered vessel, a mixture of a gallon of rectified spirits, half a gallon of water, two ounces of cinnamon, and sixteen bruised cloves. At the end of the week add a gallon of black currants, and digest for a further two months. Press and strain, and add half a gallon of syrup (containing eight pounds of sugar).

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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