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 days, in a clear vessel, afterwards strain off the tincture.

TAKE half an ounce each of powdered rhubarb myrrh, and hiera picra, with a little cochineal, and put them into a bottle with one quart of the best anise seed water. When it has stood four days it is fit for use, and may be taken, a small wine-glass full at a time for any pains in the stomach or bowels.

ALCOHOL one pint, Gum Shell Lac two ounces, Venice Turpentine two ounces. The shell lac is to be finely powdered and put into a flask or glass bottle, with the other articles, and kept moderately warm a number of days. It should be occasionally shaken. When the shell lac is dissolved, add a table spoonful of lamp black, and it will be fit for use. Before using, the boots should be cleaned with a brush and the varnish is then to be applied with a sponge.

ANNOINTING the afflicted part with rattlesnake's oil is said to be of great service.

RUB the part affected with an Indigo bag, which has been some time in use in a dye-pot.

SMALL doses of spirits of turpentine are said to be sovereign in curing worms.