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Flowers of lavender, - gij.
Cochineal, - - - 3 ij.
Rock alum,- - - 3ij.
Brandy of 22 degrees,- lbs. iv. giv.
Make an elixir according to art, of which put in a few
drops in water when made use of.

Elixir for the Teeth.
By Abbe Argelat.

Take spirit of rosemary, - 3viij.
Root of pyrethrum, - 3 i.
"Put these two ingredients into a matras, and let them infuse
for the space of some days, and filter the liquor. The mouth
is rinsed with a spoonful of this elixir mixed with twice as
much water. It is proper to excite the saliva a little, and to
remove from the gums little humours which collect about
them, which might occasion some slight pains of the teeth."
Parmentier's Astringent Gargle*

Take oak bark, - 3i.
River water, lb. i.
Sulphate of alumine, 3i.
Honey of roses, - 3i.
This gargle is particularly used when the gums are swelled
and spongy. The gums shou'd be made to bleed well by
means of a quill tooth pick before using it.

Le Maire, pages 198, 202.

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