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Lavender Waterbest rectified Spirits of wine 1 QuartOil of Lavender half an ounceEssence of Ambergrease 1 scruple- mixe’d well together, corke’d down close& let to stand 2 months before it is used-Lip Salve Steep a pennyworth of Alkanet root in 2…

GoulardAs many pounds of [Lithrag] Litharge of gold as 2 quarts of white wine vinigarput them together in a glaze'd earthenpipkin & let them boil, or rather simmerfor an hour, taking care to stir them,during the ebullition with a wooden spatula,…

keep stirring till it is dissolved-take your vessel off the fire &and continue to work it till it is broughtto a consistency- For Tetters & all cutaneous eruptionsSaturnine Plaister12 pounds lb of Wax- melt it -add 3 pounds lbs ½ of oil of…

Goulard mixe’d with doublethe quantity of oil of turpentine, a sovereign remedy for a sprain in a horse -Rub him with this liniment as soon as the accident happens- keep him warm and repeat the friction every4 hours- Goulards EssayChilblains ½ pint…