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each a drachm ; and a fufficient quantity 

 of Mucilage of Gum Arabic made with a 

 decocYion of Gall Nuts. 



Rub the head and chin with this mix* 

 ture, after they have been fhaved. 



19. A Fluid to die the Bair of a flaxen 



Colour. 

 Take a quart of Lye prepared from 

 the Afhes of Vine Twigs; Briony, Ce- 

 landine Roots, and Turmeric, of each 

 half an ounce ; Saffron and Lily Roots, 

 of each two drachms •, Flowers of Mullein, 

 Yellow Stechas, Broom, and St. John's- 

 wort, of each a drachm; boil thefe in- 

 gredients together, and ftrain off the Li- 

 quor clear. 



Frequently wain the hairwith this fluid, 

 and in a little time it will change to a beau- 

 tiful flaxen colour. 



