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When the gums are relaxed, and want 

 bracing, take a fpoonful of this Liquid, 

 and pour it into a glafs*. Firft ufe one 

 half to rince the mouth ; and after retain- 

 ing it a little, fpirt it out. Ufe the re- 

 mainder in the fame way, rubbing the 

 gums with one of your fingers ; and after- 

 wards rince the mouth with warm-water. 

 Repeat the operation every morning, or 

 twice a day, if occasion requires. 



To render this remedy more efficacious, 

 add to the whole quantity of the Lotion 

 half a pint of Cinnamon Water, diftilled 

 from White Wine. 



The eaflern nations, to procure a fweet 

 breath, to render the teeth beautifully 

 white, and fatten the gums, frequently 

 chew boiled Chio Turpentine, or Gum 

 Maftic. The Indians who live beyond 

 G5 the 



