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DECOCTION OF BARLEY (COMPOUND)

Boil 2 pints of barley water (see above) with 21/2 ounces of sliced figs, 4 drachms of bruised fresh licorice, 21/½ ounces of raisins, and 1 pint of water, down to 2 pints, and strain. Effect, the same as barley water, but, in addition, laxative.