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being rubbed with calves-dung, or onion-bles and 

 marjoram, the bees will never leave it. And thus 

 much shall suffice for the ordering and improving 

 of bees, from whose labour rises great profit to 

 most kingdoms. 



PHYSICAL RECEIPTS. 

 Rheumatism, Palsy, and Gout. 

 The oil of mustard-seed used outwardly, is said 

 to be very good in these disorders; taken inwardly 

 it has the same virtues as the seed itself. Some 

 say a spoonful taken at a time is good to drive the 

 gout out of the stomach. 



Pleurisy and Cholic. 



Linseed Oil fresh drawn, loosens the belly, ap- 

 peases coughing, promotes expectoration, and is 

 reckoned a specific in the pleurisy, if two, three, or 

 four ounces are taken at a dose, and repeated at 

 every fourth or sixth hour till the patient finds 

 himself relieved. Given in the same manner it 

 eases the cholic, and cures obstinate costiveness. 



To kill Worms. 



Oil of wormwood rubbed on the stomach and 

 navel, discusses wind and kills worms: it is also a 

 great strengthener of the stomach. 



Against Ulcers and the Itch. 

 Simple balsam of sulphur is an excellent reme- 

 dy against all ulcers external and internal. The 

 dose is twenty drops or more. Outwardly it is 

 good against the itch, scabs, and other defedations 

 of the skin, rendering it soft and smooth. 



To expel Wind. 



Elec uary of bay berries warms the stomach, 

 expels wind, and is good for the flatulent cholic. 

 The dose is from a scruple to a dram. 



Spitting of Blood. 

 Take conserve of roses two ounces; of Loca- 



