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Clary ( Hortnimim ) is fomewhat warm, drying, 
deanfing, and attenuating. A Gargle of its Infu- 
fion clears the Gums from Putrefadfion. A De- 
podlion of Berberry Bark, or clarify ’d Scurvy-grafs 
Juice, or a Lotion of Water-CreUes infufed in 
Wine or Cyder, or a Decodtion of fmall biting 
Stone-crop efpecially with a little Honey and 
Allum. Its Conferve is good for the fame Cafe, 
and to cure the Whites * tho’ its diflill’d Water 
drawn with Wine is preferr’d in this Cafe. Its Seed 
put into the Eyes clears them from Motes, and 
white pr red Specks. The Mucilage of the Seed 
made with Water, laid to Swellings, difperfes and 
difTolves them, and alfo draws out of the Flelh 
Thorns, Splinters, &V. The Leaves ufed with 
Vinegar and a little Honey eafe Inflammations, 
Boils, or Felons, if applied before they begin to 
fuppurate. The powdered Leaves provoke 
Sneezing, and purge the Head. Both Seed and 
Leaves taken in Wine excite Venery. It is faid to 
help weak Backs and {Lengthen the Reins. It is 
ufed in the Kitchen like a Tanfy. A Wine is made 
of it. The Herb put into Ale either ftupifies the 
Drinker, or makes him outrageous. It expels 
Menfes and After-birth *, it is faid to cureBarrennefs, 
and is reputed a great Female Plant. A Tea made 
of it is fit for thefe Purpofes. I add Clivers, whofe 
Water or Infufion in white Wine is good in the 
Stone and fimple Gonorrhoea , and Pains of the 
Breafl and Sides, &c. 
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Clove-gjlli-flower (Cariophyllus) is Cordial, 
and good for the Head and all its Difeafes, as Vcr- 
i;go> Palfy, Epilepfy, Apoplexy, and other 
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