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HOSE who do not know this Diforder by the name here given, let them look backward to an Explanation of Difficult Names, and there they will find that it signifies a shortnefs of breath; and this must be done, in like manner, with every Disorder, Herb, Drug or Flower, that bears uncommon Names. I have with great care arrainged them in an Alphabetical order, so whatever any word begins with, for instance for an Asthma, seek the letter A, and so of any other.

For an Asthma, first Blister behind the Neck, betwixt the shoulders: Then boil 1 lb. weight of Tusssilago in Port Wine and Water, about a Chopin, or Enghlish Quart of each ; take 3 Glass fulls of this per day, one in the morning, one about mid-day, and another at evening, till done. Probatum Est. B