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 together, then keep them close in a Glass, with a Glass Stopper for Use.

You may give this Powder Morning and Night: The common Dose to be given, is from Twelve Grains, to Twenty Four or Thirty, according to the Strength and Ability of the Patient. These Doses are to be taken a-Bed: But if you give it oftner, then the Dose is, from Five to Ten Grains: Take it in some proper Syrup, and let the Sick drink a Dram of Aqua Alexiteria after it.

R Tindure of Coral Six Ounces, Saffron Two Drams; mix together, and digest for Ten Days, shaking the Bottle Twice or Thrice a Day, then let it settle, and decant of the clear for Use.

This may be taken from Ten Drops, to Thirty, Forty, or Sixty, as the Sick is in Years and Strength; Give it in White Port, Sherry, or Canary, or in any proper Cordial-Water; and that Three, Four, Five or Six Times a Day, as you see Occasion.

R Choice Opium Six Drams, make it into an Extract with Spirit of Wine, then dissolve it again in White-Wine Vinegar, and evaporate it to a middle Consistence: Take solid Rh