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To cure a Consumption and all Ʋlcers, even inward: It purifieth the blood, and cureth Morbus Gal. &c.

TAke three quarts of Fountain water, and steep in it a whole night one ounce of China sliced, with half a pound of Rai∣sons stoned and well washed, with three quarters of an ounce of English Licorace fliced, and as much Anniseeds, and set this on the fire after the infusion aforesaid, till half be consumed, let it boyl softly in an earthen pot well glazed, with a narrow mouth.

The first day take it after this manner; In the morning fa∣sting a good draught warmed, drink no other at your meat, but then drink it cold, and at night drink another draught warmed when you go to bed.

The second day take the same quantity of water, and infuse in like manner one ounce and a half of China, with the rest of

the Ingredients aforesaid, boyl it and take it as formerly.

The third day take two ounces of China.

The fourth day two ounces and a half of China.

The fifth day three ounces of China, and so continue with that quantity of China during the taking of it, which must be for the space of one and twenty daies:

If you find it bind your body too much, in stead of Raisons take Damasck Pruuns stoned: but as soon as you find your body so lible again, use Raisons as before, the day before you take this drink, you must take a purge of Sena, Manna, or Rubarb, the tenth or twelfth day you must take the same purge again, and so likewise purge at the end of one and twenty daies, du∣ring the taking of this you must eat dryed meats, and forbear Fish, Sallets, and Broaths, though somtimes you may eat boy∣led meat.