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TAke Nitre and Oyl of Sulphur, ana lbj. flegm of Vitriol lbss. pulverize the Nitre and put it into a Retort, and pour upon it the Oyl of Sulphur and flegm of Vitriol; distill in Sand, and you shall have a very good Spirit of Nitre, and a pure white Salt will remain in the bottom of the Retort. This Salt is much esteemed in Fevers, and to quench thirst, being taken in Juleps, Ptisans, or Possets. The Dose is thirty or fourty grains.