decoction

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They may be relieved in the Fit by Glysters of a Decoction of Chamomile Flowers, in which a Bit of Soap of the Size of a Hazel Nut is dissolved.

From Advice to the people in general, with regard to their health by Tissot, S. A. D. (Samuel Auguste David)

Every fourth Hour a Glyster should be given, consisting of a Decoction of Mallows and a little Oil.

From Advice to the people in general, with regard to their health by Tissot, S. A. D. (Samuel Auguste David)

Take thrice a Day fifteen or twenty Drops of this Liquor, in a Decoction of the Tops of Firr.

From The Compleat Surgeon or, the whole Art of Surgery explain'd in a most familiar Method. by Le Clerc, Charles Gabriel

When it continued long, Blisters applied behind the Ears, or on the Neck, and washing the meatus auditorius with the emollient Decoction, in which a small Quantity of Soap was dissolved, proved of Service.

From An Account of the Diseases which were most frequent in the British military hospitals in Germany by Monro, Donald

Gargarisms may be prepared from a Decoction, or rather an Infusion, of the Leaves of Periwinkle, or of Red Rose-Leaves, or of Mallows.

From Advice to the people in general, with regard to their health by Tissot, S. A. D. (Samuel Auguste David)