Inflammation in the Eyes: or Decay in the Sight

Inflammation in the Eyes: or decay 
in the sight. 
3 onces of the best rectified spirits of wine
1 dram of Camphor dissolved in it
add as many dried elder flowers
as you can take up in your fingers &
thumb & infuse them for 2 or 3 days
pour it off quite clear closely stop it up
this mixture or Lotion will relieve
the Eyes when tir’d with reading or 
work -- Wet your fingers & bathe 
the Eyelids, it will feel as if the
Lids were burning, but in a very
short time will be easy & cool. If you
have the tooth ache or face, rub them
with this lotion, & it will harden
the parts to bear cold weather or
wind. Do not drop the lotion into 
the Eyes __