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gradually from the Fasces, and put it by for 
Ufe. The Dofe is from gutt. xx. to lx. 
This elegant Tindture, as alfo Japan Earth in 
Subftance, is fuccefsfully ufed in Gargles againft 
the Quinfey. 
Take of Japan Earth 3 j. Sugar ^j. powder and 
mix them perfedfly \ then with the Mucilage 
of Gum Tragacanth, and one or two Drops of 
the Oil of Cinnamon, make Lozenges or Paf- 
tils, which may be held in the Mouth and 
dilfolved, in a catarrhous Cough, and Loofe- 
neffes. 
Take of Japan Earth § fs. Nutmeg and red Co- 
ral prepared a t ) ], make an Eledtuary with 
q. f. of the Syrup of Quinces. The Dofe is 
3j. three times a Day, in a Superpurgation, 
Loofenefs and Dyfentery. 
Take of Japan Earth 3j. Blood -ftone prepared 
3 fs. Diacodium g fs. Syrup of dried Rofes ^ j. 
the Water of Purdah, and of Frog’s Spawn, 
a J iij. make a Julep for a fpitting of Blood and 
Hemorrhages. 
Take of Japan Earth powdered 3 iij. Mucilage 
of Gum Tragacanth and Syrup of Comfrey, 
a §j. Plantain- water ^ iij* mix and make a Lo- 
hoch againft fpitting of Blood and a catarrhous 
Cough. 
Whether the Catechu of the Moderns be the fame 
with the Lycium Indicum of Diojcorides is a Doubt 
not eafily refolved : But I am inclined to think, 
that both the Lycium Indicum , and the other Sort 
called Lycium Cappadocum , are now Strangers to the 
Shops. 
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