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tues, and neither is minded, except as Ingredients 

 in Compofitions. 



The Myrrh Tree. 



MYRRHA. 



Tree concerning which we have but very Im- 

 perfecft Accounts, and thofe not well warrant- 

 ed for genuine. Ail that we hear of it is, that 

 the Branches are numerous, and have Thorns on 

 them, that the Leaves are oblong, broad, and of 

 a ftrong Smell, and that the Bark of the Trunk 

 is rough, and of a greyifh Colour. 



The Gum Refm called Myrrh, is certainly pro- 

 cured from fome Tree in the hot Countries, but 

 whether this be a true Defcription of that Tree, 

 there is no Certainty. The Gum itlelf is a very 

 great Medicine, it opens all Obftru'flions of the 

 Vifcera; is good in Confumptions, Jaundices, and 

 Dropfies ; and is excellent for promoting the Men- 

 fes, and aflifting in the natural and neceflary Dif- 

 charges after Delivery : It is to be given in Powder, 

 the Tindure difTolves it but imperfedlly j but this 

 is excellent againfl: Diforders of the Teeth and 

 Gums. 



N. 



Sweet Na v e w. 



N A P U S. 



Plant kept in fome Gardens, and not unlike 

 the common Turnip in its Aiped and Ap- 

 pearance. It grows a Yard high. The Stalk is 

 round, fmooth, and of a pale Green. The Leaves 



S 2 fland 



