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An astringent for the teeth

Take of fresh conserve of roses two ounces, the juice of half a sour lemon, a little very rough claret, and six ounces of coral tooth powder. Make them into a paste, which put up in small pots; and if it dry by standing, moisten with lemon juice and wine as before.

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