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Infufion, to the Confidence of an Extract, 
which may be given from 3fs. to ^j. in the 
Form of a Bolus or Pills. 
But it is to be obferved, that Rhubarb purges 
much better in Subftance, than either in Decobtion, 
Infufion, or Extract, though given in a double 
Quantity. 
Take Rhubarb and foluble Tartar a 3]. Inf life 
them a Night in jvj. of Succory- Water. In 
the Infufion diiTolve 5ifs. of Calabrian Manna, 
and give the {trained Liquor to purge off the 
Bile. 
Take of the Pulp of Caffia frefh drawn 3vj, 
Rhubarb and vitriolated Tartar a 3 Is. Mix 
and make a Bolus, which may be divided into 
three or four Parts, and fo taken. 
Take of Rhubarb powdered gr. xxiv. Jalap 
gr. xij. Ipecacuanha gr. x> Syrup of Succory 
with Rhubarb q. f. Make a purging Bolus for 
a Dyfentery 
Take of Rhubarb gr. xxiv. Jalap gr. xij. dulci- 
fied Sublimate gr. x. lenitive Eledtuary gj. 
Syrup of Succory with Rhubarb q. f. Make 
a purging Bolus. 
Take of Rhubarb bruifed and cut fmall 9iv. 
Infufe it in ifeij . of Spring Water ; then infufe 
in §vj. of ftrong white Wine, §j. of the Filings 
of Iron, and macerate for fix Hours. After 
wards {train the two Infufions and mix them. 
The Dofe is four or five Spoonfuls a Day 
when the Stomach is moft empty. This is 
proper to open Obftrudtions of the Liver and 
Spleen, or to cure the finer albns , the Patient 
having been duly prepared. 
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