1867 Six Hundred Receipts by John Marquart

600 MISCELLANEOUS VALUABLE RECEIPTS.

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No. 57. Vitriolic Collyrium, or Eye - Water, Take J drachm white vitriol. 6 ounces rose-water. Dissolve the vitriol in the rose-water, and filter tne liquor. It is a useful application in weak, watery, inflamed eyes.

No. 58. A simple Cure for Liver- Complaint,

Take 1 tablespoonful pulverized charcoal and J teacupful sweet fresh milk in the morning and even- ing. Continue for some time.

No. 59. A Cure for Consumption, Take hart's tongue.

lungwort, (or pulmonary.) liverwort, sarsaparil la-root, speedwell.

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One handful of each.

Boil on a coal fire,

earthen pot, well covered ; stir it every 5 minutes with a pine stick; let it boil 15 minutes; let it stand until milk-warm, then strain and bottle it close. Dose. — For an adult, 1 tablespoonful in the morning, sober ; afterward, every 3 hours. Also eat every day spoonwort or water-cresses. Don't eat pork or drink very sour vinegar.