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READY DOCTOR.

For Provoking Terms.

BOIL of the Tree of Life, alias Arbor Vitre, 1-2 handful, as much Dock Roots, and a full handful of Meadowsweet, or Imperatoria : boil them all together in a Pint of Rain Water, into a Choppin: Take a Glass-full of this precious Juice twice a-day, for 3 Days.

                                      Probatum est.
              For Tumors Hot.

THE Juice of Woodbine Leaves drunk inwardly, about 1 Pint, Scots Measure, in 3 days: Meanwhile make a Salve of boiled Rue Leaves, Brimstone and Butter : apply the same outwardly.

                                   Probatum Est.

For Tongue Disorders.

IF the Tongue be Rough and Sore, Sugarcandy used is very good, by working it back and foreward in the mouth. Also. Wild or Crabb Apples eaten : or., Allum dissolved in the Mouth: or, Millesolium Leaves chewed. And, if the Tongue be Smooth, and Sore, dissolve a little Aloes, best kind, in any Wines, applied as you see meet.

                                        Probatum Est.