Ban'doline

Ban'doline is a mucilaginous substance used for stiffening hair, and keeping it in shape or form. It is usually prepared from gum tragacanth, two ounces of which, when digested with a quart of rose-water for two days at a gentle heat, yield a translucent jelly, which is further perfumed by the addition of otto of roses, or oil of bitter almonds. It is also prepared by boiling Carrageen (q.v.) or Irish-moss with water, or by soaking quince-seeds in cold water for a day or two.