Three
Ancient Herbalists’
and Apothecary
Symbols
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Pound
Honey 
Equal amounts
Mix l 
Ounce
Boil 
Dram
Scruple
Pinch
Take 
Pint
Distill 
Still
Filter 
Retort
Essence l 
Receiver
Powder 
Vinegar
Compose 
Sugar 
Alcohol
Although you may never run across these symbols, you may encounter them if you study some of the ancient books. The herbalists used this type of shorthand to avoid trouble with authorities of the time.