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* 1.1THey that spit much, want exercise, for that is the best way to spend the matter there∣of; for to stop it, begets pains in the Head, and endangers many disea∣ses of the Brain: be∣sides that, it may af∣terwards take another course, as upon the Lungs, in the Spine, or on the Reins, whereas exercise safely breaths it out through the Bo∣dy.
* 1.2If the Humors and Viscosities remain in
the Brain and Head, and descend not, they are to be provoked down by the Nose, or Mouth, either by Snee∣zing, or the* 1.3 Mastication of those things which are of Subtile Parts, and so open and clear the passages: as To∣bacco, Rosemary, Bettony, Seeds of Thlapsi, Crosses, &c. are very good: so are their fumes, but then they must not be brought into a Custom, but used only as the ne¦cessity requires.
* 1.4The Foulnesses in the Ears, and thick wax that by Time grows
there, ought to be pre∣vented; by often clean∣sing them, taking first into them the fume of Camomil, and Penny-roy∣al, boiled in Ale: and afterwards of hot Vini∣ger; which done, clense them with thy Ear∣picker carefully, for fear of hurting the Tympanum, and Provo∣king Coughs.
After Meats, and in the Mornings, Wash and Rub the Teeth, thy Eyes, Ears and Nostrils, thy Hands likewise, and Face with Cold water, even in Winter. Comb thy Head well, that
thou mayest make way for the Egression of Vapors, which will otherwise fill thy brain. In the observation of these small Matters how much doth Health consist? I am in these things but thy Remem∣brancer.
Of Spit∣ting.
Excre∣ments of the Brain.
Chew∣ing.
In the Ears and Nostrils