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which diftil in a vapour bath till the in- 

 gredients are left almoft dry ; and preferve 



the water thus obtained, in bottles well 

 flopped. 



This water has been long famous at 

 i^aris and London, and carried tljence to 

 moft parts of Europe. It has the repu- 

 tation of being a cordial of very extraor- 

 dinary virtues, and not only of availing 

 in all lownefs of fpirits, but even in apo- 

 •plexies. It is alfo much efteemed in cafes 

 of the ^out in the flomach ; whence the 

 Carmelite Friars, who originally were in 

 poflefllon of the fecret, have reaped great 

 benefit from the-faleof this water. 



.'6 1. Sweet Honey-Water, 



Take of good French Brandy, a gallon, 

 of the bed Virgin Honey and Coriander- 

 feeds, each a pound i -Cloves, an ounce 



and 



