279. An Ophthalmic Fomentation.
Take three quarters of an ounce of White Poppy Heads bruised with their Seeds, and boil them in Milk and Water, of each half a pint, till one half is wasted away; then dissolve in the strained Liquor a scruple of Sugar of Lead. This is an excellent application for moist, or inflamed Eyes.
280. A Simple Remedy to strengthen the Sight.
Snuff up the Juice of Eyebright, and drop a little into the eyes. It not only clears and strengthen the sight, but takes off all specks, films, mists, or suffusions.
Herb Snuffs are also excellent to strengthen and preserve the sight; various Receipts for making which will afterwards be given.
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Manner of taking out all Kinds of Spots and Stains from Linen and Stuffs; and various other useful Receipts.