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as dangerous for such as are subject to the gravel in the kidneys ; and ch. Vlir, 

 however cooked and prepared, flatulent, offensive to the head and ^^^v^ 

 stomach, especially to those who are subject to the colick. The best 

 way to preserve them, is to keep them in earthen vessels in a cold place ; 

 some lay them in a smoke-loft, others in dry barley-straw, others in 

 sand, kc. The leaves of the Chestnut-tree make very wholesome 

 mattresses to lie on, and they are good litter for cattle : But those leafy 

 beds, for the crackling noise they make when one turns upon them, 

 the French call licts de parliament. Lastly, the flour of Chestnuts, made 

 into an electuary with honey, and eaten fasting, is an approved remedy 

 against spitting of blood, and the cough : and a decoction of the rind 

 of the tree, tinctures hair of a golden colour, esteemed a beauty in some 

 countries. For other species, vide Rail Dendrolog. torn. iii. 



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