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MElt Salt in a Crucible, then take lbj. thereof and pulverize it; mix this Powder with lbiij. of Honey, boyl them to∣gether in an Iron Kettle to the consistence of a Suppository; then cast this Matter upon a
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MElt Salt in a Crucible, then take lbj. thereof and pulverize it; mix this Powder with lbiij. of Honey, boyl them to∣gether in an Iron Kettle to the consistence of a Suppository; then cast this Matter upon a
smooth stone, and being cold, pulverize it, and put it into a Retort; pour upon it distilled Vinegar rectified, lbiij. Digest for twenty four hours, then distill in Sand by graduated {fire}, giving strong {fire} at last for six hours, that the Retort may be red; then let it stand to cool the space of twelve hours: Then di∣still this Vinegar in a Cucurbite in Ashes, separating the flegm, rectifie in three or four times more, and it will be white and clear; before it was yellow.