Medicinal experiments, or, A collection of choice and safe remedies for the most part simple and easily prepared, useful in families, and very serviceable to country people
Boyle, Robert, 1627-1691.
138. To make an Excellent Ce∣phalick or Head-Pouder, good also for the Eyes.

TAke the Leaves or Flowers of Betony, Marjoram, and Da∣mask Roses, also the Flowers of Sage and Rosemary, all at discretion. To these add the Pouder of Lignum Aloes, and some Seeds of Nigella Romana. Reduce all these to Pou∣der, to be us'd as a Hair-pouder, when the Patient goes to Bed.