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39 READY DOCTOR

For the EMPYEMA.

TAKE 1-2 lib. of Pulmonaria, and 1-2 lib. of Fenugreek, boil them in Rain Water together, drink about a Tea-Cup full of this each Day till cured.

Probatum eft.

For the FRENCH POX.

MAKE a Decoction of Rough Bindweed, or Woodbine Leaves, as some call them, the Juice of China Root, of Jagged Dwarf Elder, and Lignum Vitae, mixed together, an equal Quantity ; Drink of this 3 Noggins, or Gills, per Diem, Morning, mid-day and Evening; this must be done 9 Days": ! or, Primulæ Veris, and Criue, alias Cicutae, bruised and applied.                   Probatum eft.

N. B. You must not let Cicutae stand at the place above 7 Hours at once ; and, it must be only applied Twice : If you apply it oftener, or let it stand longer, it will take away much strength from the Body.

For the Falling SICKNESS.

IF this Disorder of the Falling Sickness be new, open a Vein in any of the Ears, and the Blood that proceeds therefrom, give it to the Patient to drink in a Spoonful of Cold Water, when the Fit is high. If the Disorder be old, 21 House or Sand Swallows must be eaten in 7 Days, 3 each day; and, D 2                    if