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Oxymel of Squills, and its Qualities described. 



hours ; strain off the liquor ; then add two 

 pounds of lump sugar^ and boil to a proper 

 consistence for a syrup. 



This syrup is very useful in all disorders of the 

 breast : such as coughs, asthmas, Sec, Three or 

 four ounces may be given with any of the drinks 

 recommended for those complaints in the ditFerent 

 parts of this work. 



OXYMEL OF SaulLLS. 



Take — Clarified honey, three pounds ; 

 Vinegar of squills, two pints : 

 Boil them in an iron or tin saucepan, over a 

 slow fire, to the thickness of a syrup. 



This is a most useful article as an aperient, 

 detergent, and expectorant ; and is of great ser- 

 vice in asthmas, coughs, and other disorders where 

 thick phlegm abounds. It may be given in doses 

 from one to three ounces, together with any of the 

 pectoral drinks, or with a cordial ball, for the 

 abovementioned complaints. 



HONEY OF ROSES. 



Take — lied rose buds, freed from the hetls, and 

 hastily dried, four ounces; 



