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LXII.
As for potions, those that cool and astringe are to be avoided, unless something is mixed in that cleanses and opens.
LXIII.
In curing affections of the liver, physicians indicate that liquids are better than solids, since they penetrate more readily and act more happily in turn.
LXIV.
External topica topical remedies should be administered according to the diversity of the times of the disease. In the beginning, therefore, repellents and astringents are suitable: a thing that is also accustomed to be done in other inflammations. Yet they should not be without digestives and discussants.
LXV.
Regarding repellents, Galen and Alexander have taught us that their use is not suitable before blood has been sent.
LXVI.
The closer the thing is to consistency, the more one should be drawn away from repellents and added to digestives.
LXVII.
In the decline, one must insist on digestives; yet even at that time, when nothing further is flowing, remedies should not be lacking in astringency.
LXVIII.
In use, let this be diligently observed, that medicines should never be applied that are actively cold, nor most cold in potential, even among the beginnings. Therefore, let them be astringent in power,