Two remedies for dizziness from a manuscript
course in herbalism which dates from the early
18th century.
for a Dissinesse in the head
make lints of linnen cloath
and dip them in cinamon
water: and put them up into they Nostrills and
they will
instantly give the help with
admeration
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for disness: with noice in the
ears
take a litle black wool; and
dip it in strong spirit of wine
wring it pretty hard out
and stop your eares with it
dip it out again once or twice
a day
This volume is held by the Royal College of
Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow (reference:
RCPSG 20/3/1)
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