Acacia Mucilage

This mucilage is useful for suspending water-insoluble powders in mixtures, and as a base for many cough tinctures.

You will need:
 * 4 oz gum arabic
 * 1 pint water

Pulverize the gum arabic resin until it forms a fine powder. Bring the water to a boil, and slowly add it to the the gum arabic, stirring constantly.