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  Some choise madices for the falling of the heir from the head


Image of manuscript containing three remedies for baldness

Three remedies for baldness from a manuscript course in herbalism dating from the early 18th century.

Sume choise madices for the
falling of the heir from the head

1
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beat linseeds very well: and
mix them with sallet oyl [salad oil]
and when you have well mixed
them anoint the head ther with
and in three of four times using(?)
it: it will help you

2
for the falling of the haire by
reson of a scald head
warm a little oil of tarter
that which is made by deliqu
ium and rub your head with it
and in a little the heare will come
again

3
for beldiness in the head
Anoint with the oil of
Luzeards and the beldness
will grow one again

deliquium=in a liquid solution, Luzeards=?

This volume is held by the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow (reference: RCPSG 20/3/1).