( i95) 
the relaxed mufcular Coats of the Stomach. 
It is an Antidote againft bilious Cholicks, 
Gripes, and black ifh, frothy, fetid Stools, 
which proceed from too much Bile. It in- 
vigorates the Fibres and Solids, as well as 
dilutes the Fluids, whereby Secretions and 
Evacuations are carried on more regularly ; 
it fcours and excites the fluggifh, furred up, 
and refly Tubes of the Glands, and there- 
fore is of lingular Ufe in Cachexies, Drop- 
fies, Leucophlegmacies, fcorbutic, leprous, 
and fcrophulous Habits j all which are ow- 
ing either to a vifcid, or alkalious State of 
the Fluids, and fome of them to a weak and 
relaxed State of the Solids ; from which 
alfo fpring lethargic, paralytic, and coma- 
tous Indifpofltions $ and therefore weak and 
acid Punch will make a proper Drink. It 
is a notable Cooler in hot Weather, and a 
Prefervative in an infectious Air $ and be- 
caufe it raifes the Solids, dilutes the Fluids 
(if not too acid) forces forward obllrudting 
Matter in the fmall Veffels of the extreme 
Parts, and promotes Perfpiration it is there- 
fore good in the Gout. 
It is the bell Liquor in the World to them 
who have palled and weak Stomachs, Indi- 
geflion, and Want of Appetite, from frequenf 
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