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R Aloes Succotrine, Cinnamon, and Myrrh, of each Three Drams; Cloves, Mace, Lignum aloes, Mastick, and Bole-Armoniack, of each Half a Dram: Let them be reduc'd into a subtil Powder, for Use. Take of this a Twopenny Weight every Morning, in a Glass of White-Wine, or Taragon Water, till well.

R Elder-Leaves, red Bramble-Leaves, alike Quantity; which, with Mustard-seed, reduce into a Paste, for a Plaifter to lay upon the sore, to both draw and heal.

R Ivy-berries, in Powder, Two Scruples; Mithridate, Half a Dram: Mix for a Dose, to be taken in a Glass of White-Wine, Night and Morning, till well.

R Scabious green. Two Handfuls; Hogs Lard salted, Two Ounces; with the Yolk of an Egg: Make it into the Consistence of a Cataplasm; which spread upon Leather, and apply to the Sore.Or,

R Black Snails, and Leven'd Bread, a sufficient Quantity; which bring into the Consistence of a Poultice, for a Plaister to apply upon the Sore.

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