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scribe, what should be taken: As there are different Constitutions, some will require more, and some less. However, you can do no hurt by this good Cure, be the case as it will.

For the Plagué.

" TAKE 2 Handfulls of Water Mint, or Camphire, and St. John's Wort, boil them in a Pint, Scots Measure, of Old stale Beer : Take 2 Glass-fulls of this, for 3 Days running : Then 2 Glass-fulls of said Liquor at 1-4th. Moon ; 1-3d. Moon, as much ; 1-2 Moon, as much ; and full Moon, twice as much. The substance of Mandrake, used in like manner, Cures the Plague. Or, if you use Mugworths among your Broath, instead of Greens, for one whole Month, you will experience a most certain Cure.                                       Probatum est.

For a Polipus.

SNUFF the Juice, or Pouder of Ivy, which-ever of the twain you think proper, for one whole Week, as yon would do common Snuff.

Probatum est.

For the Plewrisy.

TAKE about 4 OzS. of Blood from both Arms, any Veins; then swallow a few Drops of Turpentine in Cold Water : Afterwards, make a Pouder of the Blood, and take a Tea-spoon-full thereof each Morning, for 9 Days, in a Gill of Tussilago Juice F3                                  Probatum Eft.