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45. A Tintlure to firengthen the Gums and 



prevent the Scurvy, 

 Take an ounce of Peruvian Bark 

 grofsly powdered, infufe it a fortnight or 

 longer in half a pint of Brandy. Gargle 

 the mouth every night or morning, with 

 a tea fpoonful of this Tindture diluted 

 with an equal quantity of Rofe-water* 



46. Manner of preparing the Roots for cleaning 



the Teeth, according to Air. Baume. 

 The roots that are ufed to clean the teeth 

 are formed at both ends like little brufhes ; 

 and in all probability were fubftituted in 

 the room of Tooth -brufhes, on account 

 of their being fofter to the gums and 

 more convenient. They are ufed in the 

 following manner ; one of the ends is 

 moiftened with a little water, dipped into 

 the Tooth-Powder, and then rubbed againft 

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