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 / by R. Boyle ; to which is annexed a catalogue of his theological and philosophical books and tracts.

A COLLECTION OF Choice Remedies.

The Second Volume.

A.

1. A Powerful Remedy in Apo∣plectick Fits.

TAke the Herb Mastick, and distil by an Alembick with a Copper Body an Essential Oyl, of which with such a Pipe or Quill

that one end may be open'd and stopt at pleasure, (the other still remaining open) blow up some drops, first into one of the Patient's Nostrils, and a while after into the other.

2. A good Plaister for Aches, especially Scorbutical.

SPread thinly upon Slinck or ve∣ry fine Kids-Leather the Em∣plastrum de Mucilaginibus, and let it lye upon the aching Part as long as there is need.

3. For an Old Ach or Strain.

TAke of Lucatella's Balsam one Ounce, of Oyl of Turpen∣tine one Dram, incorporate them very well with a gentle heat, and

anoint the Part affected therewith, wearing on it a piece of unwash'd Flannen besmear'd with the same Oyntment.

4. For Scorbutick Aches, espe∣cially about the Share-bone.

TAke two parts of Palm-Oyl, and one of Oyl of Camo∣mile, (to which if you please you may add a little Oyntment of Elder) mix these exactly, and anoint the Part affected.

5. A Powerful Remedy for Scorbutick Aches.

TAke to one Ounce of Oyl of Turpentine, one Dram or two of the Volatile Salt of Harts-horn,

or as much as being well ground with it in a Mortar of Glass or Marble, will bring it to the con∣sistence of a kind of Oyntment, with which, the cold being taken off, the Part affected is to be light∣ly anointed.

6. A very easie Medicine for light Scorbutick Aches or Pains.

ANoint the pained Part from time to time with fasting-spittle; and if you will have the Medicine a little stronger, the Patient may put Roch Allom to the bigness of a small Pea into his mouth, before he employs his Spittle.

7. For Aches and pricking Pains in the Sides and else∣where.

WIth a sufficient quantity of clean Sulphur finely pou∣der'd, mix diligently as much Ve∣nice-Treacle as will bring it to a consistence for Pills. Of this Mix∣ture you may give the quantity of a Pistol-bullet twice, or at most, thrice a day, drinking any conve∣nient Liquor after it.

8. An Experienc'd Medicine for an Anasarca, or General Dropsie of the whole Body.

FRY freshly-gather'd Rue with Oyl of Walnuts, till it be∣come

fit to be applyed hot as a Ca∣taplasm or Pultice to the Navil; and keep it on that part for some hours, renewing it once or twice a day, if need require.

9. An External Medicine of∣ten successfully try'd for A∣gues.

TAke 5, 7, or 9 (for 'tis pre∣tended it must be an odd Number) of the Roots of Rib∣wort, and having made them clean, put them into a little Bag of Sars∣net or fine Linnen, and let the Pa∣tient wear it upon the nape of his Neck, renewing it within 2, 3, or 4 days if need require.

10. A try'd Remedy for Agues.

TAke of the Bark of Sassafras-Root, and of Virginian Snake∣weed, both in pouder, of each 10 Grains, and with half a Dram, or two Scruples of Mithridate or Venice-Treacle, or as much as will give it a due consistence, make a Bolus to be taken at the usual hours.

11. A Choice Medicine for Aguish Distempers.

TAke of Salt of Wormwood 15 Grains, Crabs-eyes, or Pouder of Crabs Claws simple 8 or 10 Grains; mix these well, and give them in two or three Spoon∣fuls of some Cordial Water.

12. An Excellent Wrist-Plai∣ster for Agues.

TAke Wax, and spread it to about the thickness of a Crown Piece of Silver, and of a convenient breadth and length to make an entire Wrist-Plaister; up∣this spread and display as well as you can the Leaves of the tops of Rue, not yet fully open'd by time, so that they may cover the whole Plaister as well as you can make them do it. Then apply this Em∣plaster, and let it lye on for seve∣ral days consecutively.

13. An often-try'd Medicine for Agues.

TAke Ribwort, gather the leaves as near the Root as you can in a dry Morning, wipe them clean, but do not wash them; then dry them carefully, till you may re∣duce them to Pouder: Of this Pou∣der give from one Dram to two at most, mixt with one Dram of Con∣serve of Roses, or the Crumbs of White-bread, or the Yolk of an Egg or two. N. B. You may before you dry the Leaves, distil a Water out of some of them, and make an Extract out of others with Spirit of Wine, or which is better, with Spi∣rit of Dew. They are both good for the same Disease that the Pou∣der is. The Dose of the Water is one Ounce, or an Ounce and half

at the usual times. And that of the Extract about one Dram in some Ounces of White-wine.

14. An Excellent Medicine for Agues, especially Tertians.

GIve as much of well-condition'd Virginian Snake-Root reduc'd to fine Pouder, as will lye upon a Shilling, in a Cup of Sherry just before the beginning of the cold Fit, repeating it once or twice if it need to be us'd oftner.

15. For a Tertian Ague.

TAke of the Root of Angelica grated, or otherwise made into Pouder, and give of it from half a Dram to a Dram in any convenient Vehicle at the usual

times (viz. about two hours be∣fore the Cold Fit.)

16. A Medicine with which a Quartan was cur'd, that could not be cured with the Jesuits Bark.

TAke one Dram of the black tips of Crabs Claws, and having reduc'd them to exceeding fine Pou∣der, let the Patient take it in any convenient Vehicle or Conserve, twice or thrice, as he would take the Cortex, without intermitting any day.

17. An easie Remedy, which long continued does much de∣stroy Acidities, or Heart∣burnings in the Stomach.

TAke half a Dram at least of fine∣ly pouder'd red Corral, and give it from time to time in any convenient Vehicle, till the Patient be reliev'd.

18. A very often try'd Reme∣dy for the Asthma.

TAke Soap-boilers Lees (made with Pot-Ashes and Quick∣lime) one part, Spirit of Wine rectify'd two parts; set them in Digestion, (to unite them well) and then add some drops (at di∣scretion)

of Chymical Oyl of Car∣raways, and if you please, of Ani∣seeds too. The Dose in younger Persons is about 10 drops, in elder ones, from half a Dram to one Dram in some convenient Vehicle.

19. An Excellent Medicine for a dry or Covulsive Asthma.

TAke choice Saffron, reduce it (by rubbing it in a Stone or Glass Mortar) to a kind of Pouder, and with any convenient Mixture give 8 or 10 Grains of it in the form of Pills at Bed-time.

B.

20. An Experienc'd Remedy for Difficulty of Breathing.

TAke of choice Castoreum dry'd enough to be pouder'd, 2, 3, or at most 4 Grains, mix this with 10 or 11 Grains of Gasgoin's Pou∣der reduc'd to very fine Pouder; mix up these with some little Sy∣rup or Conserve, and when the Pa∣tient has taken it, let him wash it down with the Mixture, consisting of five Drams of Pennyroyal-wa∣ter, and half a Dram, or at most two Drams of Briony-Water Com∣pound.

21. An Approved Medicine for Inveterate Scorbutick Cho∣licks, and Pains of the Bowels.

TAke English Barley, and having well wash'd it, boil it in a suf∣ficient quantity of fresh Spring∣water till it be just ready to burst: Then pour off the clear upon the yellow part of the Rinds of Lem∣mons, freshly cut off from the white part, and put them into a Bottle, which being carefully stopt, the Liquor is to be kept so for use, which is, that the Patient make it his constant Drink.

22. To reduce flagy Breasts to a good shape and consistence.

TAke green Hemlock well bruis'd, and reduc'd to a kind of Cata∣plasm or Pultise, which is to be ap∣ply'd (the Cold being first taken off) to the Parts 'tis to work up∣on, and to be kept on till it hath perform'd what was intended, shift∣ing it once a day.

23. An easie, but useful Reme∣dy for a fresh Bruise or Con∣tusion.

TAke fresh Butter and Parsley, of each a sufficient quantity, and having chopt the Herb, mix it very well with the Butter, to the con∣sistence

of a Cataplasm, (which is to be apply'd warm) to the newly bruised Part.

24. For Coagulated Blood, or a Bruise.

TAke black soft Soap, and with a sufficient quantity of soft Crumbs of white-bread very well mixt with it, make a Paste, which is to be laid on the Part with a linnen Rag, and kept bound upon it for some hours, that it may have time to resolve the congealed Blood, and bring the contused Part from a livid to a red colour, which will much hasten and facilitate the re∣storing it to its former state.

25. To stanch Blood falling from the Nose, by a Simple held in ones hand.

LET the Patient hold Knot∣grass and Solomon's Seal in his hand till it grow warm there, or longer if need be.

26. An Excellent Remedy to stanch Blood in any part of the Body.

TAke Plantane-water two Ounces, Barley-Cinnamon-water, six Drams, Spirit of Vinegar one Ounce, Dragons-blood half a Dram, Sy∣rup of Myrtles five Drams; mix and make a Julep, of which let the Patient take three spoonfuls every hour.

27. The Styptick Water for stopping of Blood in any part of the Body.

TAke one Pound of Excellent Quick-lime, and put it into a clear Earthen Pot, pour upon it five or six Pounds of Fountain-Water, cover the Pot close, and let it lye to infuse about an hour without touching it, then after stir it with a stick for a little time; then let it lye as before for 24 hours, some∣times stirring it, in the end you shall let it settle to a Sediment, the Water being very clear above, pour it off by inclination without stir∣ring: Take of this Water one Pound, which being put into a Vial, you shall add to it a Dram and half of Sublimate finely pouder'd, then shake very well all together,

so that the Pouder may dissolve, and be of an Orange colour, or more reddish than yellow, and in the end clear and limpid, because the red Powder will praecipitate to the bottom. Your Water being clarify'd, you must separate the Water from the Grounds into ano∣ther Vessel, without troubling the Sediments; and to the Water you shall add one Dram of Oyl of Vi∣triol, and an Ounce of Saccharum Saturni. Shake all together, that they may mix the better, after∣wards let all settle, and pour off the clear Water, and keep it for your use.

28. A Choice Medicine to re∣solve extravasated Blood.

GRate or Rasp the Root of Bur∣dock, and spreading the pou∣der

upon a Linnen Cloath, bind it quite round the Part affected, re∣newing it twice a day.

29. To make an Excellent Styp∣tick for stanching of Blood.

TAke Hungarian Vitriol, Allom, of each half a Pound, Phlegm of Vitriol ten Pounds: Boyl to a dissolution of the Vitriol and Al∣lom; being cold, filter it through brown Paper, and if any Crystals shoot, separate the Liquor from them, adding to each Pound one Ounce of Oyl of Vitriol. Dip Cloaths into this Liquor, and ap∣ply them to the Part affected.

30. An often try'd Styptick to stanch Blood, especially in Wounds.

TAke Colcothar as it comes out of the Retort, and having pou∣der'd it, roll Tents of Lint in it, and apply them to the Orifices of the greater Vessels, and employ other usual means to compress the Vessel upon the Tent, and to fill the Cavity of the Wound, partly with Colcothar too.

31. A very often Experienc'd Remedy for Burns.

TAke two parts of Oyl of Wal∣nuts, and one of Honey, mix them well together over a gentle

Fire, and when they are thorowly incorporated, dip a Feather in the Mixture, and anoint therewith the Part affected, so as the Oyntment may touch it immediately, and then strew on it some Pouder of Cete∣rarch, or Spleen-wort, and keep the Part quiet, and defend it from the Air.

32. An easie Medicine, and common enough, but useful against Burns.

TAke Onions, and beat them into a soft Mass, and apply them as speedily as you can to the Part af∣fected, and keep them on it, till they begin to grow dryish, and then if need be, shift them, and ap∣ply fresh ones.

33. For a Recent Burn.

TAke Onions a sufficient quantity, and beat them very well with common Salt finely pouder'd into a Mash, that may be applyed as a Cataplasm (the Cold being first ta∣ken off) to the Part affected, and renewing it, if need be, till the im∣pression of the Fire be taken out.

34. An Excellent Oyntment for Burns and Scaldings.

TAke of the inner Rind of Elder-Tree, and of fresh Sheeps dung, without any adhering straws or foulness, of each one Handful, and with fresh Butter or Oyl make thereof an Oyntment, to be apply∣ed as is usual in such Distempers.

35. An easie and approv'd Re∣medy for Burns, especially Recent ones.

TAke a sufficient quantity of Adders-Tongue, and boil it softly in Linseed-Oyl till the Li∣quor be strongly impregnated with the Herb, then strain it, and keep it stopt for use.

36. An Excellent Oyntment for Burns and Scaldings.

TAke of Saccharum Saturni half a Dram, of the sharp∣est Vinegar four Ounces, make a solution of the former in the lat∣ter, and add to this Solution drop by drop (often stirring or shaking

them together) as much Oyl of Elder as will serve to reduce the Mixture into the form of a Nutri∣tum or Oyntment.

37. A slow but innocent way of making Blisters without Cantharides.

TAke Crows-foot, and putting to a handful of it about half a spoonful of Mustard; beat them very well together to the consist∣ence of a Poultise, put this to the thickness of ones little Finger into the cover of a Box, cut shallow, and of about the breadth of the Palm of ones Hand (tho' this co∣ver be less necessary than conveni∣ent) and cutting a hole of the wide∣ness of the Box in a Plaister of Dia∣palma or the like, to make it stick, you must apply it to the Part, and

let it lye on 12 or 14 hours, because it works as well more slowly than Cantharides, as more safely and in∣nocently.

38. A good Medicine to raise Blisters.

TAke Cantharides reduc'd into Pouder, and upon half an Ounce of this put two or three Ounces of good Spirit of Wine, let them lye together four or five days, that the Spirit may acquire a good Tincture, then filter it, and dip into it a piece of Linnen Cloath 6, 7, or 8 times double, and of the figure and largeness that you desire. This Cloath being through∣ly wetted and cover'd with a Me∣lilot Plaister, or one of Diachylum, or some other that will stick, to keep it on, must be applyed to the

Part. At the end of five or six hours you may take off your Plai∣ster, and the Linnen Cloath, and find your work done.

39. To raise a Blister without Cantharides.

THE Seed of Clemmatis Pe∣regrina being bound hard upon any part, will in an hour, or at most two, have an Operation, like that of another Vesicatory, as far as its contact reaches.

C.

40. An Ʋseful Medicine for Costiveness.

TAke Virgin. Honey a suffici∣ent quantity, and mix ex∣actly with it as much finely pou∣der'd Cremor Tartari as will suffice to bring it to the consistence of a somewhat soft Electuary, of which the Patient may take upon the point of a Knife the bigness of an Al∣mond (more or less) as upon tryal you shall see cause.

41. For a Cancer in the Breast.

TAke of the Warts that grow on the hinder Legs of a (Stone) Horse, dry them gently,

till you can reduce them to a Pou∣der, of which you may give half a Dram for a Dose in any conve∣nient Vehicle.

42. A Potent Medicine for Contusions, and divers o∣ther Affections.

TAke Alcohole of Wine, and dis∣solve in it as much pure Cam∣phire as you easily can, and keep it very close stopt, till you have occasion to use it. Then moisten thorowly with it some thin pieces of Linnen or fine Flannel, and ap∣ply them luke-warm; and likewise you may with a rag dipt in it ap∣ply it to the Eye-lids, having a care that none of it get into the Eye it self, since there it would cause great smart. It may also be very use∣fully

apply'd to Burns, and yet more to Contusions.

43. A try'd Medicine for Chil∣blanes.

TAke pretty thick Parings freshly cut off from Turnips, and hold them to the fire till they be very crisp, then apply them to the un∣broken Tumors or Blisters, as hot as the Patient can endure it, and keep them on a competent time, and put on new if need require. They will cause the peccant Mat∣ter to transpire, or otherwise waste without breaking the Blisters.

44. To make a very Nourish∣ing Aliment, that hath re∣cover'd divers in Consum∣ptions.

TAke 8 or 10 Craw-fishes, (or, if they be not of the larger size, a dozen) boil them (after the blackest Gut or String is taken out) in Barley-water, till they be∣come very red, then take them out, and beat them long, Shells and all, in a Marble or Glass Morter, to a soft Mash, and in a Press strongly squeeze out the Juice; which may be given either alone, or mixt with about an equal part of Chicken-Broth, or some such convenient Alimental Liquor.

45. A Vulgar but often Ap∣prov'd Medicine for a Cold, especially that affects the Breast.

TAke a Sheet, or half a Sheet pro re nata of brown Paper, of as even a Texture as you can get, and anoint it over evenly and very well with the eldest Tallow, or Candle-grease you can procure, so that the Paper may be thorowly penetrated by it. Then cover it thinly with Nutmeg, as you were to rub the Spice upon a Toast, and clap it warm to the Pit of the Sto∣mach, that it may reach a good way both above it and beneath it.

46. An Experienc'd Medicine for Coughs.

BOil good Turnips in Water, and having exprest the Juice, mix with it as much finely pouder'd Sugar-candy as will bring it into a kind of a Syrup, of which let the Patient swallow a little as slowly as he can from time to time.

47. A good Medicine for Asth∣matick Coughs.

TAke two Ounces of Oyl of sweet Almonds freshly drawn, and put them upon one Dram of Flowers of Brimstone, keep them for a fortnight in Digestion in a moderate heat, and then decant off the Oyl, or pass it through a clean

Linnen Rag to keep back the Brim∣stone: Of this Liquor give a spoon∣ful or two at a time.

48. An easie Medicine, which cur'd not long since a Gen∣tlewoman that had taken much Physick for a Con∣sumptive Cough.

TAke 8, 10, or 12 well chosen Raisins of the Sun, and having slit them open, take out the little Kernels, and stuff the Raisins with the tops or small tender Leaves of Rue; and let the Patient take them either as they are, or in the form of a Bolus or the like, pretty early in the Morning, fasting after them two or three hours at least, if he cannot conveniently fast till Noon.

49. A Potent Medicine (for those that can bear it) to ripen Coughs, and hasten the Expectoration of Phlegm.

TAke Onions, cut them into slices, and fry them with fresh Butter, as if you were to eat them, then take them out of the Frying Pan, and boyl them in New Milk, till it be well impregnated with them, and they be made tender: Of this Mixture let the Patient take a mo∣derate quantity from time to time.

50. An Excellent Remedy for a Cough.

TAke of Virgin-Honey two Ounces, of red Roses wa∣rily

dry'd and finely pouder'd half an Ounce, of choice Sulphur ve∣ry well sifted two Drams, of good Benjamin reduc'd to fine Pouder one Dram. Beat and mix all these very well, and of this let the Pa∣tient take the Mixture from time to time.

51. A Plaister to prevent Corns.

TAke yellow Bees-wax 4 Ounces, Verdigrise exactly pouder'd and sifted one Ounce, the Caput Mortuum of the Scull of a Man one Dram: Incorporate them well with boiling them a little, and make thereof a Plaister according to Art.

52. An Effectual Plaister for softning and loosening Corns.

SPread a Plaister of Gum Ammo∣niacum (not too thick) with∣out being dissolv'd in Vinegar, and applying it to the Part affected, let it lye on, till it have sufficiently done the designed work of Emo∣lition.

53. A Powerful (but smart) Remedy for Corns.

EVaporate the strongly exprest Juice of Radishes to the con∣sistence of a soft Plaister, to be ap∣plyed to the Part affected, and shifted as often as it grows dry. N. B. 'Twill sometimes smart for

a while at first, but afterwards 'twill do its work.

54. A good Remedy for Corns of the Feet.

TAke the Yeast of Beer (not Ale) and spreading it upon a Linnen Rag, or other Cloath, ap∣ply it to the Part affected, renew∣ing it once a day.

55. An Excellent Remedy that has cur'd many Children of Convulsive Fits.

TAke two or three drops of (Chymical) Oyl of Rose∣mary, and put it into half an Ounce of Sack in an Ounce Bottle, stop the Vial, and let it be well shak'd

to make a whitish Mixture of the Liquors just before you give it. Or else in a half-pint Bottle or Vial, put four Ounces of Sack, or some appropriated Liquor, and drop into it forty drops of the foremention'd Oyl; and when-ever you are to give the Medicine, shake the Vial well stopt, and presently give of the whitish Mixture a Child's little spoonful.

56. A successful Medicine for Convulsive Fits, and Hy∣sterical Vapours (as they call them) or Fits of the Mother.

TAke the Liver of a Hare, (if it hath been hunted, it may be the better) and hang it up in a dry place till it be somewhat fry∣able,

having a care that it putrifie not; of this reduced to Pouder let the Patient take two or three Scru∣ples at a time in any convenient Vehicle.

57. An Excellent Medicine for dry or Convulsive Asthma's, and also for Costiveness.

GIve at Bed-time 8 or 10 Grains of choice Saffron pulveriz'd grosly in a little Syrup or Conserve, as of Violets, &c. to embody it with.

58. An Excellent Mixture for Fits of the Cholick, and some kinds of Convulsions.

TAke one Ounce of Flowers of Sulphur, and as much Sugar∣candy, grind them very well to∣gether in a Glass or Stone Mortar, and upon this quantity drop thirty drops of Oyl of Carraway-seeds, as much of Oyl of Orange, and as much of the Oyl of Aniseeds: Incorporate these well, and of the Mixture give about 20 or 30 grains for a Dose.

59. An incomparable Medicine for the Cholick.

THE yellow Peel of Oranges, being reduc'd to Pouder, give from half a Dram to two Scruples of it in any convenient Vehicle.

60. To make a good Purging Drink for the Cholick.

TAke two Ounces of Rhubarb, four Ounces of Gentian, and a quart of good Aniseed-water, let the Roots infuse along in it, and give the Patient about two spoon∣fuls at a time as often as need re∣quires.

61. An almost Specifick Reme∣dy for a Fit of the Cholick.

TAke about half a Dram of ex∣press'd Oyl of Nutmegs (usu∣ally sold in the Shops for East-In∣dian Oyl of Mace.) Dissolve this in some spoonfuls of good Wine, which the Patient is to take as hot as conveniently he can.

62. An uncommon, but try'd Remedy for Cholicks, (with∣out much Matter) and good in Fits of the Mother.

TAke good Ginger dry, and in∣stead of poudering it, cut it into as thin slices as you easily can: With these fill a Tobacco-pipe, and

take the smoak as you would that of Tobacco. Do this twice, thrice, or four times a day, but especially at Bed-time, and in the Morning.

63. An Excellent Medicine for Convulsive Cholicks.

TAke of the Volatile Salt of Pi∣geons-dung two or three Grains, or somewhat more (not exceeding five or six in all) mix these with a Scruple or half a Dram of the same Dung crude, but well and slowly dry'd, and finely pouder'd. Give this Mixture for one Dose in some spoonfuls of any convenient Ve∣hicle.

64. For the Cholick, or Pains in the Sides.

TAke two Balls of fresh Horse∣dung, and infuse them for 12 hours (if haste require, 3 or 4 may serve the turn) in good White∣wine in a close Vessel; then strain the Liquor, and let the Patient take five or six Ounces of it at a time.

65. For the Cholick.

BOyl about one Ounce of the Seeds of the black stinging Nettles in about a quart or more of good Claret-Wine; then strain the Decoction, and give of it a Wine-glass full at a time, two or three times a day, or as often as need requires.

66. An Excellent Medicine for the Cholick.

TAke of Doctor Stephens's Water half a Pint, Plague-water half a Pint, Juniper-Berry-water half a Pint, Pouder of Rhubarb 2 Ounces; mingle these together, shake the Bottle when you take any of it, and take about four spoonfuls at a time.

67. For the Cramp.

TAke the Leaves of Rosemary, chop them very small, and sew them so in fine Linnen or Sarsnet, as to make a kind of Garter of them, to be tyed about the Patient's bare Leg.

68. To take off the Pain of the Cramp.

TAke of the Oyntment of Popu∣leon two parts, Oyl of Spike one part; mix them, and with the Mixture anoint well or chafe the Part affected.

D.

69. A Remedy, by which an Hydropical Merchant was cur'd.

GIve about half a Dram or two Scruples for a Dose of yellow transparent Amber twice or thrice a day in any convenient Vehicle.

70. An Experienc'd Medicine for a Dysentery, or Bloody∣flux.

GIve about three Ounces of the Juice of Ground-Ivy, mixt with one Ounce of the Juice of Plantane, once or twice a day.

71. For to stop a Dysentery, or Bloody-flux.

USE the Pouder of Crepitus Lupi, or Fuss-balls, made up with some Conserve of Roses, or other convenient Additament in∣to Pills. Of this Mixture give in Dysenteriâ, as much at a time, as contains from about a Scruple, to about half a Dram of the Pouder.

72. An easie, but very often try'd Digestive, to be used instead of Basilicum.

TAke two Ounces of good Ve∣nice Turpentine, and incor∣porate very well with it the Yolks of two fresh Eggs, and then add to it (at discretion) a little Spirit of Wine; with this dress the Part Morning and Evening, laying it on thicker, if the Part be near some Nerve, or other dryer Part, and less thick if it be fleshy or moist.

73. A good Medicine for In∣continency of Ʋrine, and the beginning a Diabetes.

CUT off the Necks of well blown Sheeps-Bladders, of the remaining Membranes put up pretty store one over another into a cover'd Pot, where being dry'd gently, and yet sufficiently, in a Baker's Oven, take them out, and pulverize them well. The Dose is as much as will lye upon a large Groat, or small Sixpence.

74. For a Diarrhoea, Loosness, or Flux of the Belly.

MIX up 15 Grains, or if the Distemper be but slight, 10 Grains, of pouder'd Rhubarb

with half a Dram of Diascordium, and let the Patient take it either going to Bed, or early in the Morn∣ing after his first sleep.

E.

75. For a Contusion of the Eye.

TAke the Crumb of Whitebread, and diligently incorporate with black soft Soap as much of it as will make a somewhat soft Paste; and then with your Thumbs make a little Cake (as it were) of it, and apply to the bruised Part, the Eye being first shut, and bind it so, that it may lye on for some hours, or a day if need be. But this ought to be used with Caution.

76. An Excellent Medicine for clammy Humors of the Eyes.

TAke New Milk, and let it stand till it hath got a little Cream upon it, then let the Patient when he is in Bed, take up with his Fin∣ger a little of the Cream (and not of Milk) and shutting his Eye∣lids, besmear his Eyes with it, ha∣ving a care that very little or none get into his Eyes, because it would make them smart; let this Cream lye on till the next Morning, and in case the Patient chance to wake in the Night, he may, if he finds cause, lay on a little more, and wash all off in the Morning.

77. A somewhat sharp but of∣ten try'd Medicine to take off the Pearl on the Eye.

TAke of the Juice of Celandine, and mix with it about an equal part of pure Honey; and of this Mixture employ a drop, or at most two, at a time, letting it fall upon the Part affected Morning and Evening.

78. An easie Remedy for a Re∣cently Blood-shot Eye.

TAke a rotten Apple, and as ma∣ny tops of Wormwood, as being well beaten together with it will make a Mass of the consistence of a Cataplasm; warm this a little,

and put a sufficient quantity of it into a thin and clean Linnen Rag, and let the Patient keep it upon the Part affected all Night, the next Morning wash it off with some red Rose-water, or the like Liquor.

79. To make a choice Opthal∣mick Water to preserve the Eyes and Sight.

TAke of the distill'd Water of Rue, Celandine, and Vervain, of each one Ounce; mix them, and infuse in them two Drams of Cro∣cus Metallorum exquisitely ground for a Week or Ten days; then ve∣ry carefully filter the Infusion, that none of the Atoms of Pouder pass thorow with the Liquor. Of this let fall into the Eye a drop or two, Morning and Evening, having a care not to shake the Glass, when

you employ the Liquor, lest some unheeded dust may have escap'd the filter, and be rais'd.

80. For a slight Opthalmia, or Blood-shot Eye.

SHake half a Dram of diligently prepar'd Tutty into an Ounce of red Rose-water, and drop it of∣ten into the Eye.

81. An Experienc'd Eye-water for an Inflammation and Tu∣mor of the Eye.

TAke of prepar'd Tutty half an Ounce, the Water of white Roses and of Frogs Spawn, and al∣so of the best Canary Wine (not distill'd) of each two Ounces, of

Aqua Mirabilis half an Ounce: Mix these well, and drop a very lit∣tle at a time into the Patient's Eyes.

82. An odd and often try'd Medicine for an Eresipalas.

TAke the Blood of a hunted Hare whilst 'tis yet warm, and drench thorowly in it clean Linnen Rags, which are to be dry'd in the Wind or free Air, and then kept in a dry place for use: Lay a good piece of Linnen thus stain'd upon the Part affected, and either by binding it on, or covering it with some silken or other Cloath, whose edges have some sticking Plaister, keep it from falling off, and renew it from day to day, if there be need. N. B. If it grow too stiff with long keep∣ing, you may soften it with a little sprinkling of fair Water.

83. An experienc'd Water for sharp and slimy Humors in the Eyes and Eye-lids.

TAke of prepar'd Tutty half an Ounce, prepar'd Coral and Pearl of each half a Scruple, Tro∣chisci-Albi Ras. five or six Grains, Red Rose-water, and Succory-wa∣ter, of each an Ounce and half; mix them well, and if you will have the Medicine stronger, you may put three or four Grains of Aloes into it.

84. A Choice Remedy for an Opthalmia, or Blood-shot Eyes.

TAke of the Juice of Housleek two parts, Daisies and Ground-Ivy of each one part; mix these Juices together, and to about two spoonfuls of the Mixture, put five or six drops of clarify'd Honey: Let the Juices depurate themselves by residence, and then in some small Silver Vessel clarifie them, and of this Mixture let fall a drop or two into the Eye three or four times a day. N. B. But if the Inflamma∣tion be not so great, but there is more need of Abstersion, use more of the Juice of Ground-Ivy, and less of that of Housleek.

85. For a light Stroke or Con∣tusion of the Eye.

TAke two Ounces of Bettony∣water, and three drops of cla∣rify'd Honey, mix them well to∣gether, and drop them into the Eye three or four times a day; the Composition must be made fresh every second and third day.

86. A Potent but smarting Me∣dicine for things growing on the Eye.

TAke white Paper, and let it flame away upon a clean Pewter Plat∣ter, till there remain so much Oyl behind as you think you shall need; blow off the Cinders of the Papers,

and with a little of your Spittle mixt by your Finger with the Oyl, make up a kind of Oyntment; which being taken up with a Fea∣ther, is to be apply'd once or twice a day, as need shall require, (and as the Patient can well bear) to the affected Eye: Which course is to be continu'd till the Cure be compleated.

87. For Hurts that make a Solu∣tion of Continuity in the Eye.

TAke two Ounces of Celandine-Water, and put to it 2, 3, or 4 drops of good clarify'd Honey, enough to give the Water a faint tast: With this dress the Eye at least twice (if not thrice) a day. But the Mixture must be made fresh once in two or three days, or else it will grow sourish.

88. An Excellent and very of∣ten try'd Eye-Water, espe∣cially for outward Affections of the Eye.

TAke of Plantane-leaves 4 Ounces, and of Strawberry-leaves as much; Digest these for 24 hours in a Pound of good White-wine. Then distil them to dryness in a Glass Head and Body in a Balneo Mariae. The Liquor that is thus obtain'd put into a very clean Brass (not Copper) Vessel, and let it stand there for some hours, till it have acquir'd a manifest, but not a very deep blew Tincture, and then put to it (when pour'd on) an equal weight of White Rose-Water distill'd after the common way: Shake these together, and let fall one drop into the Internal

corner of the Eye, the Patient stoop∣ing backward, and shutting his Eye-lids for a Minute or two, that the Water may disperse on the Eye, and that the quickness of the Li∣quor, which may make him weep, may the less prejudice him.

89. To make a Ʋseful Medi∣cine for Pain or Itching in the Eye-lids, or on that ac∣count in the Eyes.

TAke half a spoonful of French Barley (after the first Water it was put into over the Fire is cast away) and boyl it softly for a lit∣tle while in a Pint of Spring-water, seasonably putting to it a good Pu∣gil of dry'd Damask Rose-leaves. (N. B. Sometimes you may add if you please a few Red Rose-leaves, or Melilot-flowers, or both.) With

this Liquor foment the Part with a soft Sponge for a pretty while, in the Morning, and at Night, having a care that it be apply'd pretty hot, or at least warm.

90. To make an Excellent Eye-Water for Redness and light Films, &c. upon the Eye.

MAke some Lime-Water, by pouring a Gallon of Scald∣ing-hot Water upon a Pound, or somewhat more of Quicklime; stir them together, and after some hours decant warily that which is clear. And to a Pound of this Water put half an Ounce (and no more) of choice Verdigrise pulveriz'd: And in a very moderate heat extract a Tincture of a fine, but somewhat dilute, Saphirine colour, (but it ought not to be too deep.) Decant

this very warily, and let a drop or two of it at a time fall into the Eye, as often as need requires.

91. An Excellent Remedy to stop a violent Defluxion on the Eye.

TAke red Sage and Rue, of each one handful, a spoonful of fine Wheat-flower, and the white of a new-laid Egg beaten to Water, mix these very well, and spread them upon very thin Leather or black Silk, and apply it to the Temples; 'tis to be about the bigness of a Sil∣ver Crown at least.

92. An Excellent Remedy for Red Eyes, made such by a defluxion of a hot or sharp Humor.

TAke of the tops of Rosemary about one Dram, and beat them up with one or two Ounces of rot∣ten Pearmains or Pippins, or if those cannot be had, with the like weight of the soft part of the same Apples that are sound. And when by ex∣quisite beating, you have reduc'd these things to a Cataplasm, apply them, the cold being first taken off, to the Part affected, binding it there∣upon, and letting it lye all Night.

93. An Eye-Water.

TAke House Snails, and beat them in their Shells, and stratifie them with about an equal quantity of Juice of Celandine; draw off the Water in a cold or Pewter Still (such as is us'd for Rose-Water) and keep the Liquor that will come over close stopt for your use.

94. The Lady Fitz-harding's Eye-Water, which lately cur'd an almost blind Person, whose Eyes look'd like Glass.

Lady Fitz-harding's Eye-water. TAke three spoonfuls of White Rose-Water, as much Eye-bright

Water, and as much sifted White Sugar-candy as will lye on a Three∣pence, and the same quantity of fine Aloes sifted and put to the Wa∣ter, and shak'd together, and drop a few drops every Night going to Bed.

95. A Pericarpium, or Wrist-Plaister, that often-times frees the Patients from flying Clouds in the Eyes, and sometimes lesser specks, spe∣cially if Recent.

TAke of Rue, Camomile, Hem∣lock, each half a handful, of Bay-Salt two spoonfuls, one or two Ounces of Leaven; Incorpo∣rate these well together, and make thereof Pericarpia, to be apply'd to the Patient's Wrists, and kept

on, till growing dry, they become troublesom.

96. An Excellent Medicine for hot Defluxions on the Eyes.

TAke of prepar'd Tutty half an Ounce, White Rose-water and Frogs spawn-water carefully drawn in very good Canary Wine, of each two Ounces, of Aqua Mirabilis half an Ounce; mix these well toge∣ther, and let fall two or three drops into the Patient's Eye (especially at Bed-time.)

97. An easie but useful Eye-Water to keep the Eye cool and moderately dry.

TAke to two Ounces of Succory∣water half a Dram of prepar'd Tutty, shake them well, and keep them together for use.

98. An often try'd Pericarpi∣um, or Wrist-Plaister for Defluxions and Fumes in the Eyes.

TAke Rue, Camomile, Hemlock, Wormwood, of each half a handful, Bay-Salt pulveriz'd about two spoonfuls, sour Dough about an Ounce; mix all these together very diligently, moistning them

from time to time with Elder-Vi∣negar, to a consistence fit for Pe∣ricarpia, one of which is to be ap∣ply'd to the Wrist of that side on which the Part affected is, and to be renewed, if there be occasion.

99. For a Phlyctena or little Tumor in the Carneous Tu∣nicle of the Eye.

TAke the Decoction of Mucila∣ges that is proper for Phlyctaea's, and dress the Eye from time to time, to ripen the Tumor: Then open it with a Lancet, and squeeze out all the Matter; and lastly, cleanse and heal the Part with Ho∣ney. N. B. But when the Tumor is beginning, or not great, you may, in want of the Decoction of Mu∣cilages, dress the Eye with the Mixture of equal parts of the Wa∣ter

of Melilot, Camomile, and Be∣tony.

100. A Plaister to strengthen the Eyes, and stop Deflu∣xions on them.

TAke of Frankincense 2 Ounces, Olibanum and Mastich, each half a Dram; mix these well, and re∣duce them into fine Pouder, of which a convenient quantity is to be melted and spread upon black Ribbon, or some such thing, with a hot Knife or Spatula, and so presently apply'd to the Temples.

101. An often Experienc'd Me∣dicine for little Strokes or Contusions of the Eye.

TAke Betony-water three Ounces, and five drops of clarify'd Ho∣ney, mix them, and drop a little of the Mixture from time to time into the Patient's Eye. N. B. Take Succory-water, Crumbs of White-bread, a little Saffron, and sometimes a little Honey, for sharp Humors in the Eye lids, and burns or small specks (of the Eye) four Grains of Roman Vitriol to four Ounces of Water, of either Rose∣water, Succory-water, or Fennel∣water, &c.

102. A good Electuary to strengthen the Sight.

TAke Conserve of Borrage and Betony of each an Ounce and half, Venice-Treacle two Drams, Species Dionisi, Diarrhodon abbatis, Diatrion Santalon, of each half a Dram, Tartar Vitriolate a Scruple, Diacorallion a Dram and half, Oyl of Fennel seven drops, Syrup of Violets and Coral, of each a suf∣ficient quantity; mix and make an Electuary.

103. A Choice Medicine for an Opthalmia Sicca.

TAke of the Leaves of Fennel, Hyssop, Celandine, Betony, and Carduus, of each half a hand∣ful,

or a whole handful; of Lin∣seeds, Quince-seeds, Fenugreek, and Flea-wort, of each half a Dram, of French Barley one Ounce: Boyl all these a little in two quarts of fair Water, and half a Pint of White-Wine. Let the Patient hold his Head (well fitted with a Napkin for the purpose) over the Fumes for about a quarter of an hour.

104. For a Film, or other such thing growing in the Eye.

TAke of Crude Roch-Allom two parts, Turmerick one part, and refin'd Sugar three parts. Pulverize each of these separately, then mix them exactly, and wari∣ly blow it into the Patient's Eye from time to time, as need shall require.

105. To make an Excellent as well as Famous Eye-Water.

TAke Celandine (the whole Plant except the Root) and having shred it or chopt it a little, put it into a Retort, and distil it in Balneo. When all the Liquor is come over, empty the Vessel, and put in as much of the fresh Plant, and distil the Liquor from it to make it more strong of the Plant. Put this Liquor once more upon new or fresh Celandine, and distil in Bal∣neo as before; and keep this well∣impregnated Water close stopt. 'Tis to be outwardly us'd in the Dose of 2, 3, or 4 drops at a time.

106. A Medicine for Hurts in the Eye.

TAke Succory-Water and crumbs of White-bread, enough to bring it almost to a consistence; then add a little Saffron to tinge and quicken it, and sometimes also you may put to it a little Honey, to make it more cleansing and healing. Apply it (if need be) with Plagets of Flax to the Part affected.

107. A Remedy that hath cured the Epilepsie.

GIve daily half a Dram at a time of choice and very fine∣ly pouder'd Amber in any conve∣nient Vehicle for about six Weeks together.

108. Elixir Salutis.

TAke of the Seeds of Anise, Sweet Fennel, Coriander, and Parsley, of each two Ounces; of Liquorish scrap'd, wash'd, and bruis'd, and choice Leaves of Senna, of each likewise two Ounces; of Raisins of the Sun, rub'd clean and bruis'd one Pound; of Elecampane-Roots and Guajacum Wood, of each one Ounce. Mix these Ingredients, and pour on them two quarts of Aqua Vitae, or English Spirits (for Brandy is too hot a Liquor.) Let these infuse to∣gether 48 hours. Then put them all into a hair Bag, and press them strongly in an Apothecary's Press, and if there be need, pass what is strain'd, through an Hippocras-bag after the Liquor is setled. Keep this in Bottles well stop'd in a cool

place, and give of it two or three spoonfuls at a time, in the Morning fasting, and if need require, at Bed∣time.

109. An Experienc'd Remedy for Convulsions and Epi∣lepsies in Children.

TAke about half a Dram, or from one Scruple to two, or somewhat more, of well chosen, and very finely pouder'd Amber, Native Cinnabar 10 Grains; mix them, and of this sweetned with some pouder'd Sugar, or other fit thing that may give it a relish; let the Patient take twice a day (at least for most days) during six Weeks, unless he fully recovers be∣fore that time. And however, he is to take it for two or three days

before each New and Full Moon, for some Months successively.

F.

110. An Excellent Drink in Fevers, even Malignant.

TAke a quart of Spring Water, and having given it a walm or two, put to it one Ounce at least of Harts-horn, calcin'd to per∣fect whiteness, and when the Mix∣ture is cold, put to it three Ounces of Syrup made of the Juice of Lemons, shake this Mixture; when you will use it, shake it well, and let the Patient take of it a mode∣rate draught several times in the Day and Night.

111. An Ʋseful Drink in Fe∣verish Distempers.

IN a Pint and a half of clear Posset-drink, boyl about one Ounce of cleans'd Roots of Dan∣delion, or Piss-a-beds, cut or slic'd very small, till near half a Pint be wasted, and then strain it, and let the Patient take half a Pint, or the whole quantity if he can, at a time.

112. An Excellent Remedy for Dysenterical Fluxes.

TAke good Venice Turpentine, and with a very gentle heat evaporate so much of it, that when 'tis cold, it may be but little short of Coagulation. This yet sost, but

not fluid Substance, incorporate with fine Sugar, enough to make it up into Pills, whereof give in the Morning fasting as many as will amount from a Scruple to half a Dram or two Scruples, or a whole Dram of the Turpentine, besides the Sugar.

113. An uncommon, but Ex∣perienc'd Remedy for Dy∣senterical Fluxes.

TAke the Bone of the Thigh of a hang'd Man perhaps another may serve, but this was still made use of) Calcine it to whiteness, and ha∣ving purg'd the Patient with an An∣timonial Medicine, give him one Dram of this white Pouder for one Dose, in some good Cordial, whether Conserve or Liquor.

114. For the Dysentery, and Fluxes caused by sharp Hu∣mors.

TAke from half a Dram to one Dram of Merourius Dulcis, and as much either of fine Sugar or Sugar-candy, and with some Pur∣gative or other, let the Patient take it once a day, with care, that none of it remain in his Mouth, or stick in his Throat.

115. An often try'd Medicine for Fluxes of the Belly, thô Bloody ones.

GIve for a Dose in any conve∣nient Vehicle as much pou∣der'd or grated Pizzle of a Hart or

Deer as will lye upon an ordinary Half-Crown Piece.

116. An Effectual Medicine for Dysenterical and other Fluxes.

TAke of a Hare the Skin, Liver, Gall, and all the Parts, except the Muscles, and having dry'd them so far (and no further) as that they may be conveniently reduc'd to Pouder. Give of this Pouder from about two Scruples to one Dram, in any convenient Vehicle.

117. An Experienc'd Remedy for sharp Fluxes of the Belly.

TAke a pint of new Milk, and dissolve in it two Ounces of

Loaf-Sugar, and at length about the bigness of a Walnut of good Mithridate; give this Mixture mo∣derately warm for a Clyster, to be reiterated if there be occasion.

118. To stop Fluxes and Whites.

FOR Fluxes you may in divers cases give the Patient from time to time a moderate quantity of a Decoction of half an Ounce of Ising-glass, in about a pint of new Milk.

119. An easie Medicine for Fluxes, especially those caus'd by sharp Humors.

INstead of Butter take well-con∣dition'd Oyl-Olive, and tho∣rowly drench therewith a good Toast, and let the Patient eat it.

120. For a Bloody-Flux.

TAke half an Ounce of London-Treacle, an Ounce, or an Ounce and half of Conserve of red Roses, mix them together with some Sy∣rup of Clove▪Gilly-Flowers, or Sy∣rup of Citrons, and keep them thus mix'd in a Pot cover'd for your use. Take of this about the quantity of a Walnut at Night, and in the Morn∣ing for two days, fasting two hours

before and after, intermit then a day, and take it again in the like manner.

121. A try'd Medicine for the falling down of the Fun∣dament.

TAke some Ginger, and having carelesly slic'd it, put it in a little Pan, heat it by clear and well kindled Coals, and let the Patient receive the Fume of it, cast on by little and little in a kind of Close∣stool, or some equivalent Seat, where the lower part of his Body may be well cover'd for about half a quar∣ter of an hour at a time.

G.

122. A Medicine for a light incipient Gangreen.

AFter having lightly scarify'd the Part affected, apply as hot as the Patient can well bear it, a Cataplasm made of strong Brandy, and the Pith or Crumb of White∣bread, shifting it three or four times a day, or somewhat oftner, if need be.

N. B. Some use Turneps boyl'd, and made Unctuous with a little fresh Hogs-lard to resolve the hard Tumors of Womens Brests.

123. A Choice Anodyne Clyster.

TAke Marsh-Mallow Roots half an Ounce, Leaves of the same, Mallows, Mullein, of each one handful, Camomile▪Flowers two Pu∣gils: Boyl them in a sufficient quan∣tity of Water to ten Ounces, and dissolve therein Goats-suet 2 Ounces, Yolks of two Eggs, and Oyl of Camomile an Ounce and half: Mix and make a Clyster for easing Pain.

124. A slight but often try'd Medicine for the Griping of the Guts.

TAke about a quarter of a Pint of Brandy, and having made a Toast of Bread (not too fine and

white) throw it in very hot into the Liquor, and as soon as 'tis thorowly drencht let the Patient take it out, and eat it hot; and this may be repeated, if there be need, two or three times a day.

125. An often try'd Remedy for the Gripes in little Chil∣dren.

TAke of Oyl of Nutmegs, and of Wormwood, of each a like quantity, mingle them well, and with the Mixture a little warm'd anoint the Patient's Navil, and the Pit of the Stomach.

126. To make an Excellent Gargle.

TAke six Ounces of Scabious-Water, one spoonful of Mu∣stard, one spoonful of Honey, and one spoonful of Vinegar; grind all these very well together in a Mar∣ble or Glass Mortar, till you have reduc'd them to a liquid Mixture, which is to be used as a Gargle.

127. A Choice Gargle for a sore Throat.

TO four Ounces of Plantane-Water add three or four spoonfuls of Red Rose-water, and mix very well with these the White of an Egg beaten to a Glair, or Wa∣ter; sweeten this Mixture with a

small spoonful of white Sugar-candy, or in want of that, as much very fine Loaf-Sugar. Let the Patient Gargle this as often as need re∣quires.

128. An Experienc'd Medicine for a Gonorrhoea.

TAke two Ounces of ripe Lau∣rel-Berries, and infuse them for a day in a quart of good White-Wine: Of this let the Patient drink about two or three spoonfuls twice a day for a pretty while together; only once in three days (or there∣abouts) intermitting, that he may take some gentle Purging Medi∣cine.

129. For a Gonorrhoea.

TAke choice Mastich a sufficient quantity, and having very finely beaten and searc'd it, take about half an Ounce of it at a time in the Yolk of a new-laid Egg, washing it down, if it be thought needful, in any convenient Li∣quor.

130. An Excellent Remedy to take off the Pains of the Gout.

TAke Minium or Red-Lead ground fine half a Pound, Oyl of Earth∣worms one Pound, or a sufficient quantity: Boyl them to the con∣sistency of a hard or solid Empla∣ster, without burning: Afterwards

add of Camphire two Ounces, dissolved in Oyl of Earth-worms, so much as may make the Empla∣ster of a just consistency.

131. An Excellent Oyntment in the Gout.

TAke Barbadoes Tar, and Palm-Oyl, of each a like quantity, melt them together in no more fire than is needful to make them incor∣porate well; with this Mixture warm, the Part is to be anointed and warily chafed.

132. A slight but effectual Me∣dicine to appease Gouty Pains.

TAke Linseed well condition'd, and with a little Water beat them in a Marble or Glass Mortar,

rubbing them very well, that the Medullary part may be separated in some measure from the Husk, and may make the Water conside∣rably white. In this Liquor dip clean Rags, and when they are thorowly wetted, apply them some∣what warm to the Part affected, shifting them if need be once in an hour, or at most in two.

133. A speedy Remedy to take off Arthritick or Gout-Pains.

TAke good Spirit of Sal Armoniac, and with a Feather dipt in it moisten gently all the Part, or Parts affected.

134. A Medicine that almost presently appeases the Pains of the Gout.

TAke of black Soap four Ounces, choice Wood-soot finely sifted about a Dram and half, and add to these about half the Yolk of an Egg: Incorporate them diligently together, and spreading the Mix∣ture somewhat thin, apply it (the cold being first taken off) by way of Cataplasm to the Part affected.

135. A homely but often try'd Medicine to appease the Pains of Scorbutical Run∣ning Gouts.

TAke Earth-worms cleans'd, and having fill'd an earthen Pot with them, and luted on a cover very well, set it into an Oven with a batch of Bread, and let it stand there till the Oven be cold. Then take out the Pot, and having re∣mov'd the cover, you will find the Matter turn'd into a gross Liquor ill scented. Strain this with ex∣pression, and keep it stopt for use, which is, to rub therewith the Part affected with a warm hand once or twice a day. N. B. If the smell be offensive, you may put to it a few drops of Oyl of Rhodium, or some other Odoriferous one, to Correct it.

136. An Excellent Remedy for the Gonorrhoea.

TAke of choice Amber, and of Mastich, both reduc'd to very fine Pouder, and very well mixt, equal parts, and of this Mixture give half a Dram at a time in a proper Vehicle, or in a draught of Chocolate. Continue this for three Weeks, or a Month, if need require, purging the day before you begin to take it, and once every Week afterwards, especially when you leave off the use of the Pouder.

137. To appease the Pain of the Gout, and by degrees lessen the Fits.

TAke one part of Spirit of Sal Armoniac, and three parts of Spirit of Wine, neither of them too well rectify'd: Shake them to∣gether, (and if you please digest them a while) and having dipt old but clean Linnen Rags in the Mix∣ture, apply them to the Part af∣fected, shifting them now and then, as need shall require.

H.

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.

139. An useful Drink, to be frequently employ'd to Cor∣rect Sharp Humors.

TAke two Ounces of choice Bar∣ley (English or French) well wash'd from its Dust and Sordes: Boyl this in a quart or more of Spring-water till the Grains begin to burst. Then strain the Deco∣ction through a clean Cloath, and let the Patient use it at Meals and other times, for his ordinary Drink.

140. An experienc'd Medicine for Dulness of Hearing, and Hysterical Affections.

THE Juice of red Onions is Ex∣cellent for Diseases of the Ears, and for a Deafness in its beginning. N. B. Briony-Roots also wonderful∣ly prevail against all Affections of the Womb.

141. An Experienc'd Medicine for the Pain of the Haemor∣rhoids.

TAke the sole of an Old Shooe, worn by some Man that walks much, cut it in pieces, and burn it, not to white or gray Ashes, but to a fryable and tender Coal; reduce

this to impalpable Pouder, and then with a sufficient quantity of unsalted Lard make it into an Unguent, wherewith the Part affected is to be anointed from time to time.

142. For the Haemorrhoids.

MAke a Suppository of Hogs-Lard or Bacon, or instead of that employ Goose-grease made up into the same form.

143. For the Haemorrhoids.

IN the Yolk of an Egg, or a lit∣tle of some convenient Syrup or Conserve, give from half a Dram to two Scruples or one Dram, or somewhat more of Flower of Brim∣stone, once, or if the case be urgent, twice a day. The Pouder may be

also given in Milk, to those that like it better than sweet Vehicles.

144. A Choice Internal Remedy for Painful Haemorrhoids.

TAke about two Scruples of choice Sulphur vive, and mix it with a little Sugar to make it relish, and give that Dose once, or at most twice a day.

145. A very choice Medicine for the Pain and Tumors of the Haemorrhoids.

TAke fresh Leeks (the whole Plant) shred them small, and fry them well with fresh Butter, till they be fit to be brought to the consistence of a Cataplasm or Poul∣tise,

that is to be apply'd very war to the Part affected, and to be re∣newed from time to time, as need shall require.

146. An Ʋseful Medicine for the Pain of the Haemorrhoids.

MAke up Flower of Brimstone and an equal weight or a double of fine Sugar, with a Solu∣tion of Gum Dragon, into Tabulets that may weigh about a Dram a piece; of those that contain the most Sulphur you may give one twice a day, but of the other sort much oftner, if need require.

147. A choice Remedy for the Pain of the Haemorrhoids.

TAke Album Graecum, or white Dogs-turd, reduc'd to an impal∣pable Pouder, mix it up with a suf∣ficient quantity of Goose-grease, and by grinding it well in a Leaden Mortar, reduce it to a black Oynt∣ment, to be apply'd moderately warm to the Part affected.

148. An Experienc'd Remedy for unbroken Haemorrhoids.

TAke calcin'd Oyster-shells, and incorporate them with as much Honey as will make up the Pouder into an Oyntment, with which the Part affected is to be tenderly a∣nointed from time to time.

149. For the Haemorrhoids, a very successful try'd Medi∣cine.

TAke Maiden Leeks (as some call those that grow without having been transplanted) and casting a∣way the green part, make of the bulbous part and a sufficient quan∣tity of whole Oatmeal a Caudle, whereof let the Patient eat plenti∣fully.

150. A Choice Drink for the Pain of the Haemorrhoids.

TAke Yarrow, and boyl a hand∣ful of it in about a Pint and a half of Posset-drink, in a cover'd Vessel, till it be strong of the Plant;

and of this Decoction let the Pa∣tient drink pretty plentifully from time to time.

151. An Excellent Remedy for the Pain of the Haemorrhoids.

TAke of Mastick, Olibanum, Aloes, and Myrrh, of each a like quan∣tity, pouder and mix them very well, then lay or strew a sufficient quantity of this upon a Pledget of Lint or Cotton, moistened through∣ly with Spirit of Wine over a few well kindled Coals, that the Pouder may melt, and be clapt hot to the Pit of the Stomach, or the Navel.

152. A Medicine for the Pains of the Haemorrhoids.

TAke a quart, or at least a pint of New Milk, and boil it well for a while, and then taking it off the Fire, presently put it into a Close-stool in some open mouth'd Vessel, and let the Patient sit over the Fume of it.

153. An Excellent Medicine to appease the Pains of the Haemorrhoids.

TAke two fresh Eggs, and roast them pretty hard, then peel off the Shells and mince them. To these add two Pippins, the core be∣ing first taken out, that must

be roasted to pap; mix these, and incorporate them very well with the Eggs, reducing all to a kind of Cataplasm, which is to be apply'd very warm, if not very hot, to the Part affected, and to be renewed if need be.

154. A Choice Medicine for the Pains of the Haemorrhoids.

TAke half a Dram of good Flower of Brimstone, and boyl it a little in New Milk, and let the Pa∣tient take fasting in the Morning both the Liquor and the Pouder for many days successively. And if need be, the like Dose may be ta∣ken between four and five in the Afternoon. Also one may make up the like quantity of Flores with a little fine Sugar and Gum Tragacanth into Tablets or Lozenges, to be ta∣ken

instead of the Pouder and Milk.

I.

155. An Experienc'd Liquor to Cure the Itch in the Hands or Face, without Mercury or Sulphur.

TAke a handful of the Roots of Elecampane, and as much of sharp-pointed Dock, shred them small, and boyl them in two quarts of Spring-water till the consumption of a pint. Then strain the Liquor, and with it let the Patient wash his hands or other parts affected once (or at most) twice a day.

156. An Experienc'd Magne∣tical Cure of the Yellow-Jaundies.

TAke the Gall-Bladder of a Sheep, and near the top, without emp∣tying the Liquor, make a small hole, at which put in two or three drops of the Patient's warm Urine; then tye up the upper part of the Bladder, and hang it in the free Air till it dry up, &c.

157. A homely but not ineffe∣ctual Medicine for the Yel∣low-Jaundies.

GIve about half a Dram of the white part of Hens-dung dry'd and mixt with a little Sugar, in a few spoonfuls of White-wine.

158. A Medicine almost Spe∣cifick for the Yellow-Jaun∣dies.

TAke of clean filings of Steel a sufficient quantity, and to make them grind the better, mix with them some Loaf-Sugar; grind them long with great exactness, for in that consists the chief Secret of this Medicine. Of this impalpable Pouder give about half a Dram for a Dose (besides the Sugar;) and if need be, give it twice or thrice a day, in any convenient Vehicle.

159. A Specifick Remedy for the Yellow-Jaundies.

TAke one part of good Saffron dry'd, enough to be rub'd in a Glass Mortar into Pouder, and incorporate it well with four parts of choice Turmerick. In the mean time take a handful of fresh Sheeps∣dung, and let it steep in about a quart of strong Ale in a moderate heat, till the Liquor be fully im∣pregnated with the Vertue of the Dung. Then strain it lightly thrô a Linnen Cloath, into a pint of it, or as large a draught within the limit as the Patient can well take, give about half a Dram of the fore∣mention'd mixt Pouder. This do in the Morning fasting, aud in the Evening about Bed-time, giving al∣so another Dose the Morning after the first.

K.

160. The great Medicine of a Famous Emperick for the Kings-Evil.

GIve for a good while together a pretty strong Decoction of Devils-bit.

161. To mitigate Pains in the Kidneys.

TAke Oyl of Scorpions, and Oyl of Bees-wax, of each a like quantity; mix them well, and with this Mixture moderatly warm, a∣noint the pained Kidney.

162. An Effectual Remedy for stoppage in the Kidneys.

GIve in any convenient Liquor about a dozen Grains of Salt of Amber for a Dose.

L.

163. A Pleasant Medicine to appease Scorbutick Pains in the Limbs.

TAke liquid Styrax, spread it thin upon Slinck, or some very fine Kids-Leather, and keep it upon the Part affected till it dry up of it self, or till the Patient has no more need of it.

164. An Experienc'd thô simple Medicine for a Contracture produc'd by keeping of Limbs too long in an undue Po∣sture.

ANoint well once or twice a day the Part affected with Dogs-grease, chafing it in with a warm hand, and keeping the Part warm afterwards.

M.

165. A good Medicine to in∣increase Milk to those that give Suck.

MAke Pottage with Lentils (which many distinguish not from Vetches) and let the Patient use freely of it.

166. Another Medicine to in∣crease Milk in Nurses.

TAke Earth-worms, wash them well, freeing them carefully from their Excrements, and from all adhering Earth and Filth. Then dry them so as they may not stink, and yet be pulverable. Of these, reduc'd to Poúder, give half a Dram or two Scruples for a Dose, in Wine or any other proper Vehicle.

167. A Remedy, by which many Dogs bitten by a Mad-Dog, have been all of them pre∣serv'd this Year from run∣ning Mad.

TAke three Plants (i. e. Roots and Leaves) of that Herb which is called Rose-Plantane, or by some Star-Plantane, and having chopt it small with a convenient quantity of Butter, let the bitten Dog take it the first day; the se∣cond day give him five Plants or∣der'd as before, and the next day seven.

N.

168. A good Remedy for divers Affections of the Genus Ner∣vosum, or Nervous System.

TAke of the fresh Roots of the Male Piony one Ounce, of the Seeds of the same Plant two Drams, and with a sufficient quantity of the Syrup of Piony, or some Conserve of the like Nature, beat them up into an Electuary, (which is best done not long before you mean to make use of it) of which the Pa∣tient may take the quantity of a small Nutmeg or more if need be twice a day, and if occasion re∣quires it, thrice.

P.

169. Aloetick Pills, that do scarce at all occasion the Piles.

TAke of the Frankfort Angelick Pills, and give of them from one Scruple or half a Dram to two Scruples or more, for a Dose.

170. A Medicine for the Pain and Tumors of the Piles.

TAke the Patient's own Urine moderately warm, and with Rags dipt in it foment for a while the Parts affected, and then anoint them with Ʋnguent Populeon. This do if need be three or four times a day, and if the Tumors be internal, you may then inject a little of the foremention'd Urine.

171. An Excellent Remedy for Scorbutick and other Pains in the Limbs.

TAke red and unsophisticated Oyl of Peter, and anoint there∣with from time to time the Part affected.

172. An easie but Excellent Poultise to appease Pains and Aches, even Arthritick or Gout-Pains.

TAke Onions, and boyl or stew them in Water till they be soft enough to make a Poultise, then drain away the Water and beat them, and having spread them to a good thickness upon a Linnen

Cloath, apply them as hot as the Patient can well bear, let him keep them on all Night.

173. To strengthen a Part weakened by a Sub-laxation.

SPread Emplastrum Divinum up∣on soft Leather, and apply it, keeping it on for some time.

174. A somewhat rough Eme∣tick, by which the French-Pox has been often cur'd.

TAke good Mercury Sublimate, and Mithridate or Venice-Treacle, of each one Ounce, mix them together, and put them into a quart of Spring-Water; set them in Balneo to dissolve in a close Ves∣sel; and of this Liquor well setled,

let the Patient take about half a spoonful, or if need be a spoonful, but never above a spoonful and a half, in four Ounces of small Ale warm, fasting in the Morning, and once in the Afternoon or Evening, the Stomach being empty. Every se∣cond day intermit, and give a gentle Purge.

175. A Choice Medicine for the Palsie.

TAke Sarsaparilla a Pound and half, Bark of Guajacum, China in Chips, of each 2 Ounces and a half: Boyl all in six Pints of Water to a consumption of a third part: At the end add Raisins of the Sun stoned four Ounces, Liquorish bruised one Dram, fat Figs number twelve, boyl and strain it. Of this let the Diseased drink warm, as their ordinary Drink.

176. For weakness in the hands, arising from the Palsie, or an ill-cur'd Rheumatism.

TAke the tops of Rosemary, and bruising them a little, make them up into a Ball of the bigness of a small Orange, or a large Walnut with the green Husk on. Let the Patient often roll one of these Balls between his hands, and for divers hours in a day grasp one of them in the hand affected, that it may grow hot there, and transmit its Effluvia into the part. Continue this course as long as the Distemper requires.

177. A Choice External Re∣medy for Paralitick Affections.

MAke a strong Decoction of Rosemary-Leaves (or Flow∣ers if the Season afford them) and let the Patient hold the Part affe∣cted for a good while at a time in the Liquor kept very warm. If after several tryals this Medicine prove not effectual enough, take ten drops of Oyl of Worms, and mix with it well four or five drops of Oyl of Turpentine; and with this Mixture well warm'd anoint the Part from time to time; or else let the Patient keep the Part for a good while together, for more than once or twice if need require, in warm Rain-water (to dissolve the Scorbutick Salts.)

178. To take off little Pimples or grating inequalities with∣in the Eye-lids.

TAke one spoonful of Eye∣bright-Water, one spoonful of Plantane-Water, and half a spoon∣ful of good Red Rose-Water; mix these, and put to them about 15 Grains of choice Tutty finely pre∣par'd; shake them together, and then let the Pouder fall to the bot∣tom, and with the clear Liquor moisten the Eye several times in a day, if it be found needful.

179. For the Pleurisy.

CUT green Broom-tops short, and fill therewith a Skillet or Pipkin of a pint and a half; then

fill it up with Ale, boyl it softly till it be wasted to two or three spoon∣fuls, it will look black like Treacle, and be thick. When 'tis enough and cold, add as much Mithridate as a Nutmeg, and mingle it well, and give it the Party warm in Bed, and let him sweat three hours or more after it, by adding some Cloaths. If it help not at first, repeat it next day, or the second not to fail.

180. An Experienc'd (and by some good Authors Excellent) Medicine for the Pleurisy.

TAke as many fresh Balls of Stone-Horse Dung, as the Horse in good case may disburden himself of at one time; cover these, whilst they are warm, with good White-wine; let them stand a little to act on one another, and then

press out gently through a clean Linnen Cloath as much Liquor or Juice as the Mixture will readily afford; and of this (somewhat warm) give a moderate draught, from time to time; as need shall re∣quire.

181. A very often Experienc'd Medicine for the Small-Pox (especially in Children.).

TAke the little Balls of fresh Sheeps-düng, and having freed them from straws and dust, and other things forrain to them, put an handful of them thus cleans'd into a quart of good White-wine, and in a Vessel well stopt, let them infuse in a moderate heat for a Night, or till the Liquor be well impreg∣nated with the taste and colour of them. Strain this Infusion, and give

of it warm about a spoonful at a time, once in two or three hours, or oftner if need require. N. B. In case of Necessity, the Infusion may be much sooner made, by putting into the Wine a greater proportion of the Sheeps-dung.

R.

182. A Successful Remedy for a kind of Rheumatism, and a Contracture of the Limbs that followed upon it.

TAke the inward Bark (that which grows next the Wood) of an Elder-Tree, cut or tear it in∣to small bits, and with them loosely plac'd fill about a third part of a Bottle. Then pour in as much small Ale or Beer as will fill up the remain∣ing part of the Vessel, stop it well till

the Liquor be strong of the Infu∣sion. And of this let the Patient drink a good draught once or twice a day, or if he can well bear it, let him use it as a Diet-drink.

183. An approv'd outward Me∣dicine to cause Rest without Opiates.

TAke of Rose-Water 8 Ounces, good Wine 4 Ounces, strong Vinegar 2 Ounces; mix these well, and having warm'd stupes in them, foment therewith the Part affected, laying them on but moderatly warm, but taking them off when they begin to grow cold: This fo∣menting may last between a quarter and half an hour before the Patient should compose himself to Rest.

S.

184. A Choice and diversify'd Medicine for the Scurvy.

FRom the freshly gather'd tops of Firr a little bruis'd, abstract Spirit of Wine, or at least good Nants Brandy, and with this Liquor draw a deep Tincture from other fresh tops, of which Tincture re∣duce some part into an Extract, whereof to form Pills; keep these, the Tincture and the impregnated Liquor apart, to be employ'd se∣parately or conjoyntly as occasion may require.

185. For an Excoriation, and for preternatural Tenderness of any part of the Skin.

TAke Ʋnguentum Diapompholigos, and spread it thinly upon Lint, which must be apply'd to the Part affected, and kept on by a Bandage or some sticking Plaister.

186. To take off the heat and roughness of the Skin, espe∣cially on the Lips.

ANoint the Part affected with fresh (or at least not too stale) Cream.

187. To take out the marks of Gun-pouder shot into the Skin of the Face, or else∣where.

TAke fresh Cow-dung, and having warm'd it a little, apply it as a thin Poultise to the part affected, renewing it from time to time as occasion shall require.

188. An Excellent Medicine to strengthen a weak Sight.

TAke Eye-bright, Penny-royal, Rue, Celandine, Lovage, Saxi∣frage, of each half a handful, Blew∣bottle-Flowers, Fennel-seeds, Parsley∣seeds, of each half a Dram, Grains of Paradice one Dram, Hyssop,

Organy, Willow-leaves, each half an Ounce, Galingal three Drams, Gin∣ger half a Dram, Cinnamon one Dram, Sugar half an Ounce. Let them be finely pouder'd, and very well mixt together. Take of this Pouder one Scruple or half a Dram every day with your Dinner.

189. A distilled Water for strengthening the Sight.

TAke Rosemary-Flowers, Sage, Betony, Rue, and Succory, of each one handful. Infuse these in two quarts of good Sack, distil them in a Copper Alembick. The Dose is a moderate spoonful.

190. A Choice Medicine, which I have several times used for a light Stroke or Contusion of the Eye.

PUT to two Ounces of Car∣duus-Water, or that of Betony, three or four drops of Honey, use it every three hours. (But have a care not to keep it above a day or two, lest it grow sour.)

191. A much commended Pou∣der to strengthen the Sight.

POuder of Eye-bright 1 Ounce, ordinary Fennel-seed in Pou∣der half an Ounce, Pouder of Nut∣megs half a quarter of an Ounce, double refin'd Sugar two Ounces.

All these being finely pouder'd and sifted, are to be mixt together, and taken as much as will lye on a Shil∣ling at a time, as often as you please. The Pouder is to be taken dry, and kept in a Box close shut in some dry place. This has done great Cures in dimness of Sight, and Rheums in the Eyes.

192. To make a Drink to be taken like Tea for strength∣ening the Sight.

TO a quart of Water ready to boyl, put in half a handful of Eye-bright, and then let the Liquor boyl but one walm or two, before you take it off to drink it instead of Tea.

193. A rare Water to strengthen the Sight.

TAke Clary, and distil it in a cold Still; and of the Water, let the Patient take every Morning, and if need be, every Night going to Bed, from two or three spoon∣fuls to six, either alone, or sweetned with a little Sugar; let him also with the same Water unsweeten'd▪ bath or wash the Parts affected in the Morning, and at Bed-time; and if need be, once or twice more every day.

194. An Excellent External Medicine to strengthen the Stomach.

TAke Wormood, Mint, and Mug∣wort, and by beating them well in a stone or glass Mortar, make a Cataplasm, to be apply'd some∣what warm to the Stomach, and kept upon it for a pretty while.

195. An often try'd Remedy to strengthen the Stomach, and also to take off Griping Pains in or near it. ('Tis good also for Colds.)

TAke Emplastrum Stomachum of the London Dispensatory, and drop upon it five or six drops of

Oyl of Cinnamon, rubbing it well over with your finger, and so ap∣ply it to the Patient's Stomach, and after three or four days, or as soon as it grows dry, remove it, and ha∣ving scrap'd the Plaister, and warm'd it on the wrong side, let fall some drops of the Oyl of Cinnamon up∣on it, or more drops of the Cor∣dial Spirit, and apply it again.

196. An Excellent Plaister to strengthen the Stomach and Chest.

TAke of Cinnamon, Nutmegs, Cloves, and Mace, of each a sufficient quantity, pouder them well, and strew some of the Pou∣der all over the bottom of a Deal Box of a convenient length and breadth, and fit it with a cover to shut close, upon this Pouder lay a

piece of clean Flannel well dry'd, and strew it over thinly with some of the same Pouder; then lay on another piece of the like Flannel of the same Dimensions with the for∣mer, and upon that likewise if need be a little more Pouder. This done, shut the Box till the time of use, and then take out one of the pieces of Flannel, and having lightly dusted off the Pouder, lay it on the Patient's Brest, Stomach, and Belly, and let it lye on there for some days. When you perceive its Ver∣tue begins to languish, you must substitute for it the other piece of Flannel, and put the first in the Box to receive new Vertue, and so pro∣ceed alternatively as long as you need the Medicine, adding now and then some fresh Pouder, if Ne∣cessity require. Note, That each piece of Flannel ought to be long and large enough to cover the Brest, and to reach from about the Paps to the Navel, or lower.

197. For a Recent Strain.

TAke a pint or more of Claret-Wine, and boyl in it for a lit∣tle while, in a close Vessel, about a handful of Red Rose-leaves, till the Liquor be strong of the Plant. In this well heated dip a piece of Linnen or Flannel, and wringing out the moisture, double it, and ap∣ply it hot to the Part affected, using a Fillet, or some such thing to keep it on.

198. My Lord Bacon's Expe∣rienc'd Medicine for a Recent Strain or Bruise.

TAke a good handful of fresh Wormwood, and boyl it in a sufficient quantity of strong Ale to

the softness of a Poultise, then take it off the fire, and when you apply it, which you should do whilst 'tis very hot, put to it a spoonful or two of good common Brandy.

199. A Choice Plaister for a Recent Strain.

TAke equal parts of the Plaisters called Diapalma and Oxycroce∣um, and make of them a com∣pounded Plaister, to be spread up∣on thin Leather, and apply'd to the Part affected, and to be renewed, if need be, twice a day.

200. An approv'd Medicine for a Recent Strain.

APply seasonably a Cataplasm made of Bran boyl'd in good

Vinegar till it be soft enough to make a Poultise.

201. A slight but choice Re∣medy for a Recent Strain.

TAke two spoonfuls of Vinegar, and beat into it very well the white of an Egg, and spreading it upon Flax or Tow, apply it to, and keep it on the Part affected.

202. A Parable but Excellent Medicine in the Fit of the Stone.

TAke somewhat less than a hand∣ful of red Chick-Pease, or Ci∣cers, and boyl them softly in a quart of Spring-water till the Liquor be red, and well impregnated with the

Seeds: Strain this Decoction and sweeten it with Syrup of Marsh-Mallows, out of which all the stron∣ger Diureticks are left.

203. For the Stone.

TAke a quarter or half a pint of simple Arsmart-Water, sweeten it with a little Sugar or some con∣venient Syrup, and Aromatize it with a little Nutmeg scrap'd, and give this Mixture for one Dose.

204. For the Stone and Gra∣vel in the Reins and Blad∣der.

TAke equal weights of common Daucus-seeds, and of Burdock∣seed, and having mixt these toge∣ther, put one Ounce of the Mix∣ture

to a Gallon of small Ale, and let the Patient use it as a constant Drink.

205. A good Liquor to use as Drink in a long Fit of the Stone.

MAke Posset-drink of three or four parts at most of Milk, and one of White-Wine. Into two quarts of Posset-drink scrape or thinly slice a Nutmeg and a half, or two Nutmegs; add a little Juice of Lemon to your Palate, and if you please sweeten it a little with Syrup of Marsh-Mallows. Take of this Drink a pretty quantity at a time, and use it often in a day.

206. A good Medicine for the Stone.

TAke a pint or a quart of Ale, somewhat new, sweeten it with pure Honey, and boyl it to the consumption of about one half, skimming it well from time to time. Then dissolve in it the Yolk of a new-laid Egg; and let the Patient drink a good draught of this Mix∣ture once or twice a day, till he find relief thereby.

207. A Choice Medicine in an actual Fit of the Stone.

TAke the Decoction made accord∣ing to the London Dispensatory for the Syrup of Marsh-Mallows, with this difference, That to the

same quantity of Water, you must take but half the quantities of each of the Ingredients. Let this cor∣rected Decoction be well clarify'd, and let the Patient take of it warm 6, 8, or 10 Ounces at a draught, from time to time, as need shall require.

208. The Stone, and the Cure. Taken out of the History of the Barbadoes, written by Rich. Lygon, Gent. p. 118, 119.

AFter the stoppage of Urine more than fourteen days, the fol∣lowing Medicine did not only break, but brought away all the Stones and Gravel. And about three Weeks after, the like Pains returning, the same Medicine did the like effect

within ten hours after the taking thereof.

Take the Pizzle of a green Tur∣tle (or Tortoise) which lives in the Sea, dry it with a moderate heat; pound it in a Mortar to Pou∣der, and take of this as much as will lye upon a Shilling, in Beer, Ale, White-Wine, or the like; and in a very short time it will do the Cure. These are to be had easily, both at the Charibee and Lucaick Islands, where these Fishes abound.

209. A good Medicine in Pains of the Stone, or Cholick.

TAke half a pint of good Sal∣let-Oyl, and as much good Sack, (or if that cannot be had, good Claret Wine) shake them ve∣ry well together, and give them moderately warm for a Clyster.

210. To expel the Stone in a Fit.

TAke Crabs-Eyes pouder'd, and dissolve a large proportion of them in good White-wine Vine∣gar, and of this Drink let the Pa∣tient take from two spoonfuls to five or six at a time.

T.

211. An almost Specifick Re∣medy for the Tooth-ach.

INto a quart of red Wine (or at least of Claret) put one Dram of Allom, and another of Acorns, a Dram and half of Galls, and half a handful of good dry'd Rose-leaves. Boyl this to the Consumption of

near half, and then take it from the fire and strain it, and dissolve in it a Dram and a half of Acacia cut into small bits, and with this Li∣quor a little hot, you must wash the Part several times in a day.

212. An uncommon, but not unuseful Remedy for the Tooth-ach.

LET the Patient lye on the Ear that is opposite to the Part affected, and into the other Ear drop two or three drops of the freshly exprest Juice of Rue a little warm, and stop the Ear lightly with fine black Wool or Cotton.

213. An odd but very Succes∣ful External Remedy for the Tooth-ach.

IN the declining of the Moon in August, take the Fruit called Hipps, viz. those of the Wild Bry∣ar, with all the Fuzey stuff that grows upon it, and lapping it up in a piece of thin Sarcenet, tye it upon the Arm that is on the same side with the Part affected, and keep it on as long as there is need.

214. For the Tooth-ach.

TAke a handful of Red Sage, and a handful of Clary, shred them small and beat them, sprinkle them with May Dew; then strain out the Juice, put it in a Glass Bottle,

and set it in the Sun in a Window, and when you use it put three drops into a Spoon and heat it over a Candle blood warm, and drop it into the Ear, and let them eat a Crust of Bread, wet either in Broth or Posset, and chew it upon the Teeth that ake.

215. An Approved Medicine for an aking Tooth that is hollow.

TAke two parts of common Pep∣per ground to fine Pouder, and mix exactly with it one part of Su∣gar moderately fine over a gentle heat; form these into a small Pill of a shape and bigness fit for your purpose, and when your Stuff grows cold 'twill harden, and may be ap∣ply'd when you please to the Part affected.

216. An Excellent Remedy to fasten Teeth.

TAke of burnt Allom, Acorns, of each one Dram, Galls a Dram and half, Red Roses half a handful. Beat all these together, and make them boyl in about a quart of good Red Wine, to the consumption of about a fourth part. Then strain the Decoction, and dis∣solve in the transmitted Liquor of good Acatia cut into very small bits half a Dram. With this De∣coction the Mouth is to be washt several times in a day.

217. To fasten the Teeth.

PUT Mastick finely pouder'd upon the end of an Handker∣chief,

rub your Teeth therewith twice or thrice in a day, and chew Mastick often. Also boyl Pome∣granate-flowers with Mint or Ma∣stick in Red or Claret Wine, Gargle or wash your Mouth often with it.

218. A Medicine prescrib'd to a great Prince (Charles the First) to fasten the Teeth.

TAke a pint of Spring-water, and put to it four Ounces of Brandy; let the Patient wash his Mouth with the Mixture of these every Morning, and twice or thrice a day besides; and let him in the Morning, roul for a little while, a bit of Roch-Allom to and fro in his Mouth.

219. A good Astringent Li∣quor to fasten the Teeth.

TO four Ounces of Claret-Wine, or some other conve∣nient Menstruum, you may put to dissolve about four Drams of Terra Japonica.

220. An Excellent Medicine to fasten the Teeth in Scorbu∣tick Gums.

TAke of Choice Bole-Armoni∣ack two Drams, choice Myrrh (not lucid) one Dram, Roch-Al∣lom crude half a Dram, Claret-Wine one Pint. Boyl these softly a little while together, and let the Patient use twice, thrice (or if need be ostner) in a day.

221. To fasten Teeth, made loose by the Scurvy.

ANoint the Parts affected with Oleum Myrrhae made by De∣liquium with Whites of Eggs boyl'd hard.

222. A Lotion to fasten the Teeth.

IN a quart of Spring-water De∣coct for a while one Ounce of the best Terra Japanica reduc'd to gross Pouder. And then having filter'd the Decoction, keep it stopt for use.

223. A good Astringent Li∣quor to fasten loose Teeth.

IN a Pint of Red Wine infuse a∣bout half an Ounce of Terra Ja∣panica, till as much as will be dis∣solv'd be taken up by the Liquor. Decant it from the Faeces (if there be need) and keep it well stopt for use.

224. An useful Liquor to fa∣sten the Teeth, and prevent the Tooth-ach.

TO a Pint of Spring-water put half an Ounce of clean Sal Armoniack, and with the Solution of this Salt, let the Patient wash his Mouth from time to time.

225. To make an Excellent Poultise to ripen Tumors.

TAke eight Ounces of (fat) Figs, two Ounces of white Lilly-Roots, and two Ounces of Bean-Flower (or Meal:) Boyl these to∣gether in Water, and reduce them to the consistence of a Poultise; which is to be spread to a good thickness, and laid warm enough upon the Part, and shifted as often as it begins to grow dry.

226. An Excellent Medicine to relieve those that are trou∣bled with Tumors in the Throat, and some other Parts.

TO a quart of New Milk put a handful of Mallow-leaves, with as much of the Leaves of Solanum, or Nightshade, shred them small, let them boyl, till the Herbs be ten∣der as if they were to be eaten. Then put into the Milk as much Crumbs of White-bread, as being stirred well with the other Ingredi∣ents, will bring all to the consistence of a Poultise. This is to be spread upon a Stay for the Throat, or some other thing fit to be apply'd to any other Part affected, and is to be laid on as hot as the Patient can well endure it, and when it begins to

grow cold, it is to be succeeded by fresh made very hot, and so long as the case shall require.

227. A Medicine that lately cur'd an Obstinate Tumor of the Knee, that had baf∣fled some Chirurgeons.

TAke a green Colewort-Leaf with red Veins or Streaks, and ha∣ving cut the Ribs flat and almost level to the rest of the Leaf, bruise it with the haft of a Knife, or some such thing, apply it to the Part af∣fected, renewing it once or twice a day.

228. A Powerful and Expe∣rienc'd Topick for a Sore Throat.

TAke two new-laid Eggs roasted moderately hard, and the Pap of two well-roasted Pippins; beat them well together, and add to them as much Cruds of Posset made with Ale. Having incorpo∣rated them all very well, apply the Mixture very warm to the Part af∣fected, shifting it if need be once in five or six hours.

229. An Approved Remedy for a Sore Throat.

TAke Verjuice of Grapes one Ounce, good Honey half an

Ounce, crude Allom about a Dram and half, and Sea-Salt half a Dram; Pouder the Salts finely, and incor∣porate them very well with the Li∣quors into the form of a kind of Liniment. In this dip a long Fea∣ther, or a piece of Rag tyed about the end of a slender Stick (as of Liquorish) and with it touch the Part affected three, four, or five times: between each, two times gargling with a Mixture of Plan∣tane-water, and some red Rose-water.

230. A Choice External Re∣medy for Sore Throats.

TAke Millepedes, Sows or Hogs-Lice alive, and sew them up between the foldings of a piece of Linnen, and apply them to the Throat in the form of a Stay, which is to be kept on all Night.

231. An easie but try'd Reme∣dy for a Sore Throat.

TAke Bay-Salt dry'd, and having pounded it, put it into the folds of a Rag in a sufficient quantity to make a Stay to be ty'd about the Throat, and apply it over night as hot as the Patient can conveniently▪ endure it.

232. A Choice Remedy for a Sore Throat, especially if enflam'd.

TAke a little handful of the Leaves of common Mallows, and eight or ten good Figs; boyl these about a quarter of an hour in a Pint of New Milk, and let the Patient use it very hot and often.

233. A homely but Experienc'd Medicine for a Sore Throat.

TAke about one Dram of Album Graecum, or white Dogs-turd burnt to perfect whiteness, and with about one Ounce of Honey of Roses, or clarify'd Honey, make thereof a Linctus to be very slowly let down the Throat.

234. A homely but Experienc'd Remedy for a Sore Throat.

INto the Leg of a worsted Stock∣ing that has been long worn next to the Flesh, put in a sufficient quan∣tity of good Sea-Salt exactly dry'd, or else decrepitated, and this Salt being put in warm, if not hot, the

Stocking is to be ty'd about the Patient's Neck, and kept on all Night. And if by the next Day the Distemper be not remov'd, you may apply fresh Salt (in the pro∣portion) in the same Stocking as before, the Night following.

235. A try'd Medicine for a Sore Throat, caused by Acid Humors in the Internal Parts of it.

TAke half a handful of the Leaves of common Mallows, and boyl them in about a Pint of New Milk near half an hour; then let it run through a clean Cloath, and let the Patient use it a little warm three or four times a day as a Gargle, or else let him use it by holding it in his Mouth, and letting some drops slowly slide down his Throat.

236. An often Experienc'd Re∣medy for Tettars, and the Itch.

TAke Flowers of Sulphur, finely pouder'd, Ginger, and burnt Al∣lom, each alike, save, that of the Allom there must be somewhat less. Incorporate these with as much fresh Butter (without any Salt) as will bring them to the consistence of an Oyntment; with this anoint the Part affected at Bed-time, as hot as the Patient can well endure it, and let it lye on all Night, wash it off in the Morning with Celandine-wa∣ter well heated; and whilst you continue the use of this Medicine, take daily some Cordial, to keep the noxious Humour from being driven inwards. This will not fail to do the Work.

237. A Choice Medicine for a Thrush in Young Children, or a Sore Mouth.

TAke an Egg, and put out the Meat, then fill it with the Juice of Red Sage, and set it on hot Em∣bers till it boyl; then skim it whilst any skum doth rise. Then take as much Allom beaten as the bigness of a Pea or Bean, and half a spoon∣ful of Honey, and let this be put in the Egg and boyl it a little, and so take it off; and when 'tis cold, rub the Child's Mouth as oft as you see cause.

238. An almost Specifick Re∣medy for a Tenesmus.

MIX Balsam of Sulphur made with Oyl of Turpentine with Linseed-Oyl, or some other convenient Oyl, till the Balsam be thereby so far allay'd, that the Pa∣tient may well endure it; and then let him dip his Finger in it, and make use of it as a small Supposi∣tory two or three times, or if need be, oftner in a day.

U.

239. An Excellent Emulsion to be used in sharpness of Urine, especially caused by Blister∣ing Plaisters.

TAke Mallows two handfuls, Gum Arabick two Drams, Barley-water a sufficient quantity; boyl all to a quart, to which add sweet Almonds blanch'd one Ounce, of the four great cold Seeds, of each two Drams. Make an Emulsion, strain, and add two Ounces of Sy∣rup of Marsh-Mallows, of which drink at pleasure.

240. A Powerful Medicine for stoppage of Urine.

FRY Chervil with a sufficient quantity of Oyl of Walnuts, and apply a Cataplasm made of it very hot to the Navel (and if need be, to the Os Pubis) or Share-bone.

241. For a Retention of Urine.

TAke Chervil, and with fresh Hogs-Lard fry it well, and lay it very hot upon the Patient's Navel and all the adjacent Parts, shifting it, if there be need, once or twice.

242. An useful Pouder for such as cannot hold their Urine.

TAke Root of the Male Piony, Yellow Amber, Red Coral, and choice Gum Arabick, of each a sufficient quantity: Reduce them to fine Pouder, mix them well, and let the Patient take of this Mixture from 10 to 20 Grains twice a day.

243. An easie Medicine for sharpness of Urine, and for Obstruction of the Menses, and their flowing too much, if the Distempers be not ob∣stinate.

GIve about half. an Ounce at a time of the newly exprest

Juice of Ground-Ivy in any conve∣nient Vehicle.

244. An Old Lithotomist's Me∣dicine for Suppression of U∣rine, (given me by himself.)

GIve from about 50 Grains to one Dram for a Dose of the Pulvis Hollandi, and if the Neces∣sity be very urgent, you may give from one Dram to four Scruples, or a Dram and half, not neglect∣ing in the mean while other proper Remedies.

245. For Suppression of Urine.

GIve about a spoonful at a time of bruised Mustard-seed in any convenient Vehicle.

246. A try'd Medicine for a Suppression of Urine that is not very Obstinate.

DIssolve half an Ounce of choice Castile-Soap in half a Pint of White-wine, or some appropriated Liquor; pass the Solution through a Woollen Filter, that the more greasie parts may rest behind, and the Liquor pass more clear; put to this five or six Grains of Saffron: Divide it into two Doses, whereof one is to be given some few hours after the other, if the first do not Operate well.

247. A speedy Remedy for Fits of Vomiting.

TAke a large Nutmeg, grate off one half of it, and toast the flat side of the other, till the Oily part begin to ouze or sweat out, then clap it to the Pit of the Patient's Stomach as hot as he can well endure it, and let him keep it on whilst it continues warm, and then if need be put on another.

248. To make an Astringent Liquor, of great use in Ul∣cers and (some) Wounds.

BOyl two Drams of choice Ca∣techu, or Japan Earth, in a quart of Spring-waster; pour off the clear, and with it by Injection

or otherwise dress the Ulcers or Wounds.

249. For Outward Ulcers.

TAke the green Bark of Oak, and chop it altogether, both inside and outside, into very small pieces. Upon these pour good Lime-water freshly made, and let them infuse in it till the Liquor has acquir'd a deep Tincture. With this dress the Ulcer once, and if need require, twice a day.

250. The Famous Scotch Em∣perical Medicine for a Stub∣born Ulcer.

BUrn to Ashes, but not too much, the gross stalks on which the red Colewort (not Cabbage)

grows, and with any fit Additament make thereof a Cataplasm to be ap∣ply'd to the Ulcer, and shift it at reasonable distances of time.

251. A Remedy against the Bitings of Vipers, and o∣ther Venomous Creatures.

AS soon as ever one is bitten (for if the Poyson be diffus'd through the Mass of Blood, the Ex∣periment may not succeed) a hot Iron may be held as near the Wound as the Patient can possibly endure, till it has, as they speak, drawn out all the Poyson, which will some∣times adhere like a yellowish Spot to the surface of the Iron.

252. Medicines against Void∣ing of Blood out of several Parts.

TAke two Drams of Henbane∣seed, and the like weight of white Poppy-seed; beat them up with an Ounce of Conserve of Red Roses, of which give to the quan∣tity of a Nutmeg or Walnut.

Or, Take the express'd Juice of twelve handfuls of Plantane-Leaves, and six Ounces of fresh Comfrey-Roots, well beaten together with a convenient quantity of fine Sugar. These two Medicines have wonder∣ful Effects to stop Bleeding.

W.

253. A Simple but Powerful Remedy for fresh Wounds.

TAke the Juice of Celandine, and dress with it Recent Wounds and Cuts, instead of a Balsam.

254. To make a Simple, but Excellent Balsam to stanch the Blood of fresh Wounds newly made, and to heal them speedily.

TAke good Venice-Turpentine, and in a Limbeck, or some o∣ther convenient Vessel distil off a good part of it with a very mode∣rate Fire, till there remains a thick Substance, yet not like Colophony,

but of a Liquid and Balsamick con∣sistence. What you have distill'd off set aside for other uses, for the remaining Substance is what we now seek for, and is to be apply'd as a Balsam both per se, and with Pla∣gets and other helps.

255. An Excellent Wound-Drink.

TAke Harts-tongue, Liverwort, Wood-Bugle, Wood-Sage, Wood-Betony, Southernwood, Wormwood, Alehoof, Bugloss, Scabious, Rib∣wort, White-bottles, Mugwort, Com∣frey, Mints, Agrimony, Strawberry and Violet-leaves, Cinquefoil, Daisie-Leaves, Roots, and Flowers, Wild Hony-suckles, Wild Angelica, Avens, Plantane, Clowns Wound-wort, Haw∣thorn-buds, Oak-buds, and Bramble∣buds.

Gather these Herbs in May, or as many as can then be had; the Buds in March as soon as ever they put forth, before they come to Leaves; measure them, and take equal quan∣tities of them, and dry them seve∣rally in the shade, and when through∣ly dryed put them up in Bags, and so keep them for use.

How to make the Drink.

Take one Gallon of Spring-wa∣ter, one Pottle of the best White∣wine, add to this two good hand∣fuls of all the Herbs, mingled well together being dryed, but if green, then one good handful of each. Boyl them in a Pipkin or Iron Pot to the consumption of the half; then strain it out, and put to the Liquor a quart of Honey, and let it boyl again, and skim it, and when it's cold, put it up into Bottles stopt very close, then let the Patient

drink thereof Morning and Even∣ing about a quarter of a Pint at a time (some use only three spoon∣fuls at a time) fasting after taking of it one hour or two. Observe, the Liverwort is ever best to be put in green. If you make use of this for any Sore, or Ulcer in the Body, lay any Searcloath or Plaister to it, of Ʋnguentum Apostol. or Minium, or such like, as they use for Wounds in the Body, or a Plaister of Honey and Wax.

This Drink is effectual for Sores old or new, Womens Breasts, pu∣trified Bones, causing them to scale; 'tis good for any Ach in the Sto∣mach, for the Kings-Evil it hath cured, also caused Bullets in the Flesh to come out, having long con∣tinued there. Sir Jo. Mince was healed by drinking of this, being wounded through the Loyns.

256. A quick Remedy for a small and fresh Cut, or Wound.

LET the Patient speedily plunge the hurt Part into Brandy, and keep it there for a while, till the Pain, which will be excited, be ex∣tinguish'd, or much abated: Or if the Part be unfit for this Operation, the Liquor may be apply'd to it immediately with a soft Sponge, &c.

257. A good Vehicle for divers Remedies, and that 'tis it self useful against the Jaundies, and Worms in Chil∣dren.

THE distill'd Water of the Husks of Walnuts is a very good Ve∣hicle in divers Diseases, particular∣ly in Jaundies; 'tis a Cordial, and exceeding proper to be mixt with Julaps in Fevers. 'Tis also an ex∣cellent Antiverminary, or Medicine against the Worms, especially for Children.

258. A Powerful Medicine for White Fluors, (and the like Distempers.)

TAke a Pottle of Ale, and shred into it two Ounces of white Ichthyocolla (Isinglass,) and in a loosely stopt Vessel, let the Liquor simper till about half is wasted; strain the rest, and give of it two or three Ounces at a time once or twice a day, as need shall require.

259. A tryed Medicine for an Ulcus Uteri.

TAke of true and choice Bitumen Judaicum, or Asphaltum, and having reduc'd it to very fine Pou∣der, let the Patient take of it about

a Dram at a time in any proper Ve∣hicle, once or twice a day.

260. An Excellent Water to preserve the Sight.

TO half an Ounce of Celandine-Water, and two Drams of Suc∣cory-Water, mixt together, put two or three drops of clarify'd Honey, and shake them all together when you are to use them. Of this Wa∣ter let fall a drop or two into the Eye once or twice a day. It will not keep above three or four days, especially in Summer, and there∣fore must be often renewed.

261. A try'd Medicine for a Whitloe.

TAke House Snails and beat them, shells and all, in a Stone or Wooden Mortar, so long till they be reduc'd to the Consistence of a Cataplasm; which apply somewhat warm to the Part affected, and keep it on for 16 or 24 hours, re∣newing it then if need be.

262. A powerfully Dissolving Oyntment for Warts, and divers Tumors.

TAke May-Butter, and having melted it in a moderate heat, mix with it very diligently, but by little and little, as much Oyl of Tar∣tar

per deleq. as will give it a sen∣sible, but not a considerably strong taste.

263. An Experienced Remedy for Bloody Water.

TAke Waters of the black Al∣der, of Mallows, of each three Ounces, Syrup of Comfrey one Ounce: mix them, and let the Patient take four spoonfuls imme∣diate; and four or five times a day.

264. To make a well Experi∣mented Lime- Water.

TAke fresh Quick-lime 2 Pound, on which pour two Gallons of Water boyling hot; when they have stood together about 24 hours,

pour off the clear, and into one Gallon of this, put of Anniseeds, Liquorish, and Sassafrass thinly slic'd, of each four Ounces. Let them infuse for 24 or 48 hours in a cover'd Vessel; then take a pound and a half of Smirna Raisins (which some call great blew Currans) wash'd and stamp'd. Let these in∣fuse for a few hours, and then pass the whole Mixture first through a Sieve, and then through a woollen Bag. The Dose is about a quar∣ter of a pint▪ warm twice a day.

265. An Experienc'd Medicine to Correct the peccant Humor in the Kings-Evil.

TAke half an Ounce of Cuttle-Bone dry'd till it may be finely pouder'd. Give this to the Patient for one Dose.

266. An Excellent and often∣try'd Clyster in Fluxes, espe∣cially in sharp Humors, and some other Distempers of the Bowels.

IN a Quart of New Milk boyl soft∣ly two small spoonfuls of grosly pouder'd Rice till it be brought to the consistence of Cream, then dis∣solve in it two Ounces of our Suet of Sheeps-Kidneys, and having strain'd it to keep back the Fibres, give it at once for a Lavement.

267. A Cure for Scrophula's, and the Kings-Evil.

TAke a handful of Paronychia fo∣lio rutaceo, call'd Rue Whitlow∣grass,

and by some, Felon-wort, boyl it every Morning in a quart of small Beer, strain it, and drink it for your ordinary Drink. It wastes the pec∣cant Humor, appeases the Pains, dis∣cusses the unbroken Tumors, and heals the broken ones.

268. Against Epilepsies, or the Falling-Sickness.

TAke of the Pouder of the true Misseltoe of the Oak as much as will lye upon a Sixpence, early in the Morning, in Black Cherry-water, for some days near the Full Moon.

269. A Simple Remedy for the Stone.

TAke Persicaria, or Arsmart, as much as you please, Distil it in a common Rose-water Still, and give some spoonfuls of it in or be∣fore the Fits.

270. An Excellent Remedy a∣gainst Fluxes.

TAke unsalted Butter, boyl it gently till a pretty part be con∣sum'd, skimming it diligently from time to time, whilst it stands over the Fire: Of this Butter melted give now and then a considerable quan∣tity, as the Patient is able to bear it. This Medicine was very Successful in Ireland.

FINIS.