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THough Decoctions are a very familiar kind of Liquid Medi∣cines, yet they are seldom us'd in the Scurvy, because the Sim∣ples, which chiefly do good in this Disease, lose their vertues, which they have from the volatile Salt, by Boyling: Neverthe∣less because remedies are easily and soon prepar'd after this manner, they ought sometimes to be admitted; nay and ex∣perience has shewn that some of them are efficacious. For
Rusticks and poor people this Medicine of a very easie prepara∣tion is commended by many. Take Leaves of Water-cresses three handfuls, of the lesser Sorrel two handfuls; being slic't, let them be macerated in six Pounds of Milk, and let them boil to a consumption of a third part; let it be taken twice a day, from four Ounces to eight. The Decoction of Worm-wood is commended by Eugalenus and others. I have often tryed the following Medicine with good success Take Broom tops three handfuls, being slic't small, let them boil in three Pounds of strong Beer to a half, let it be given from two Ounces to three twice a day,