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And, for a Stroke on the Eye, or Eyes, bruise White Snails with Women's Milk, and put them in the fold of a Linen Cloath; then apply them to the Eyes: or, take Wormwood, and bruise the Leaves, a handful, with Honey; so apply in like manner.
And, if a Mote has got into the Eyes, make a Pouder of Eye-bright, and blow it into the Eyes: or, the boiled Juice there of: otherwise, blow the Juice of Onions into the Eye the Mote is, and it will soon bring it out.
Probatum eft.
For DISEASES of the EARS.
If the Ears be full of pain, the Juice of Bourtrie Berries, a few Drops put into each, is fully sufficient. If the Ears ring, put a little of the Gall of an Ox into them, and a little Cotton above. If the Ears has got hurt or damage by a stroke or strokes, make a Plaisler of White Wine, Brimstone, Money, and Bean Meal ; so apply where needful. But, if the Ears before by the stroke, within, and not without, keep out the Bean Meal, and anoint with the other Three, by way of Compound. If the Ears are Deaf, so that you do not Hear, by reason of Deafness, look at my Cure for said Trouble, Page 36. within the Letter D. and that is sufficient. If filthy Matter has got into the Ears, Neezing, provoked any manner of way, is good; or, a few Drops of All-tree juice put in the Ears, and a little Cotton above. If the Ears be swelled, you must take a handfull of Church yard Nettles, that grows above the Dead, Pound then in Vinegar, and so apply once a-day for 7 Days.
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