A Receit for the Consumption

A Receit for the consumption

take the Bark of the small wild
Cherry tree, and of the Low Land bea[ch]
tree (not butter wood) equal quantities
of which make a strong decoction
give a pint thereof per day in
several portions or more if the
stomach will bear it and Render it most
palatable it may be mixed with a
Little weak toddy or tea as may be
most agreeable to the patient
and although a few days use it be
ocasion sensible alterations for the
better in the Afflicted person yet this
course of drinking must be persisted
in for at least three months to
Render the Cure effectual