=AM′ANDINE= (-dēne). _Prep._ 1. (Transparent.)——_a._ Fine new white or pale honey, 4 _oz._; white soft-soap (prepared from lard and potassa), 2 _oz._; mix thoroughly in a marble mortar, adding 1 or 2 teaspoonfuls (if necessary) of solution of potassa, until a perfectly homogeneous paste or cream is produced; then rub in, by degrees, and very gradually, of oil of almonds, 7 _lbs._ (or q. s.), previously mixed with essential oil of almonds, 1 _oz._; essence (oil) of bergamot, 3/4 _oz._; oil of cloves, 1/2 _oz._; and balsam of Peru, 3 _dr._ The product, which should have a rich, transparent, jelly-like appearance and behaviour, is, lastly, put into pots for use or sale. _b._ (G. W. S. Piesse.) Simple syrup, 4 oz.; white soft-soap (see _above_), 1 oz.; oil of almonds, 7 _lbs._ (previously scented with——); essential oil of almonds and bergamot, of each 1 _oz._; oil of cloves, 1/2 _oz._; the whole being mixed, &c., as before. Both the above are of very fine quality. Glycerin, in the proportion of about 1/2 _oz._ to each _lb._ of the products, added with the soap, improves their softening quality. 2. (Opaque.)——_a._ From white potash-soap and gum-mucilage (thick), of each 3 _oz._; new white honey, 6 _oz._; and the yelks of 5 large eggs; well mixed together, and afterwards intimately blended first, with oil of almonds (scented as before, or at will), 2 _lbs._; and afterwards, with thick pistachio-milk (made of the fresh-peeled nuts and rose-water), 5 _fl. oz._ _b._ From almond-paste, honey, white potash-soap, and glycerin, of each. 1 _oz._; yelk of 1 egg; oil of almonds, 1/2 pint (holding in solution——); essential oil of almonds, 1 _dr._; balsam of Peru, 1/2 _dr._ _Uses, &c._ To whiten and soften the skin, and to prevent it chapping. A small portion, about half the size of a filbert, with a few drops of warm water, produces a very white and rich lather, with which the hands and face are lightly rubbed, and the skin, in a short time, gently wiped with a small napkin, whilst the water on it is still milky. The manufacture of AMANDINE is a matter of some difficulty and labour. The details essential to success are given under EMULSINES. It is sometimes coloured, which is done by infusing or dissolving in the oil, before using it, a little——spinach-leaves, for GREEN; and palm-oil, or annatto, for YELLOW and ORANGE. A beautiful SCARLET or CRIMSON tinge may be given to it by a little liquid rouge or carmine (ammoniacal), added just before removing it from the mortar. See EMULSINES, OLIVINE, PASTE, &c. =AMANI′TA MUSCA′′RIA.= The fly-agaric or fly-mushroom. See AGARIC. =AMANITINE.= _Syn._ AMANITINA, L. The name given by Letellier to the poisonous principle of _amani′ta muscaria_, and some other species of fungi. It is brown, uncrystallisable, and soluble. =AMARA.= [L.] In _medicine_ and _pharmacology_, the bitter tonics.