Dialacca. Page 90. in the Lat. Book.
The Colledg] Take of Gum-lacca prepared, Rhu∣barb, Schaenanth, of each three drachms, Indian Spicknard, Mastick, the Juyce of Wormwood and A∣grimony made thick, the seeds of Small age, Annis, Fennel, Ammi, Savin, Bitter Almonds, Mirrh, Costus or Zedoary, the Roots of Maddir Asarabacca, Birth∣wort long and round, Gentian, Saffron, Cinnamon, dried Hysop, Cassia Lignea, Bdellium of each a dram and an half, black Pepper, Ginger, of each a drachm, make them into pouder according to art.
Culpeper] A. If the Colledg were made to fast till they could beat this into pouder, they would make such poor — weak — Receipts in a little time.
A. According to Mesue you ought to dissolve the Mirrh and Bdellium in Wine, and together with the simples, beaten in fine pouder, make it into an Ele∣ctuary with a sufficient quantity of clarified Honey. It strengthens the stomach and liver, opens obstructi∣ons, helps dropsies, yellow jaundice, provokes urine, breaks the stone in the reins and bladder. Half a drachm is a moderate dose; if the patient be strong they may take a drachm in white Wine: let women with child forbear it.