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Gentian water, in Latin, aqua Gentianae Composita.

Take of the roots of Gentian sliced a pound and an half, of the leaves and flowers of the lesser Cen∣taury four ounces, infuse them in six quarts of good white wine for eight days, and then distill them in hot water.

Virtues. This is a good stomach water, and puri∣fies the Blood, it is proper in the dropsie and the jaun∣dice, and other diseases which proceed from an ill ha∣bit of body.

Dose. Two spoonfuls of it may be taken at a time. Aqua lactis alexiteria.

Take of the leaves of Meadow sweet, Carduus Benedictus, Goats Rue, each six handfuls, of Mint and common Wormwood, each five handfuls, of Rue three handfuls, Angelica two handfuls, bruise them and add three gallons of new milk, and distill them in a cold still.

Virtues. This water is commonly used as a simple wa∣ter,

for the making of Cordials and Juleps; it is a gentle Alexipharmick, and may be conveniently used with other proper things, to expell malignity and to prevent infection.

Dose. Four or five ounces may be used of it a time.