〈◊〉〈◊〉 Laxativa. Page 111. in the. Latin Book.
Colledg. TAke of choyce Turbith ten drachms, Diacridium, bark of Spurge roots pre∣pared, Hermodactils, Red-roses of each five drachms, Cloves, Spicknard, Ginger, Saffron, long Pepper, A∣momus, or for want of it Calamus Aromaticus, Car∣damoms the less, the seeds of Smallage, Parsly, Fen∣nel, Sparagus, Bruscus, Saxifrage, Gromwel, Car∣raway, Sal. gem. Galanga, Mace of each a drachm, with their trebble waight of clarified Honey, make them into an Electuary according to art. Also you may keep the Species by it self, in your shops.
Culpeper] A. It purgeth flegm, chiefly from the joynts, also it purgeth the reins and blad∣der.
A. I willingly omit the quantity of these purges, because I would not have foolish women and dunces do themselves and others mischief. For it worketh too violently for their uses, and must be prudently ordered, if taken at all, for I fancy it not at all, but am of opinion it kills more men than cures.