Pharmacopœia Londinensis, or, The London dispensatory further adorned by the studies and collections of the Fellows, now living of the said colledg ... / by Nich. Culpeper, Gent.

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Pharmacopœia Londinensis, or, The London dispensatory further adorned by the studies and collections of the Fellows, now living of the said colledg ... / by Nich. Culpeper, Gent.
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Royal College of Physicians of London.
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London :: Printed for Peter Cole ...,
1653.
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Pharmacopoeias -- England.
Dispensatories -- England.
Medicine -- Early works to 1800.
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Pilulae Mechoacanae. Page 125. in the Latin Book. Or, Pills of Mechoacan.

The Colledg] Take of Mecoacan roots half an ounce, Turbith three drachms, the leaves of Spurge steeped in Viniger and dried, the seeds of Walwort, Agrick, 〈◊〉〈◊〉, of each two 〈◊〉〈◊〉, Spurge

Page 142

roots prepared, Mastich, of each one drachm and an half, Mace, Cinnamon, Sal. gem. of each two scruples, beat them into pouder, and with white Wine bring them into a Mass. When it is dry beat it into pouder, and with Syrup made with the juyce of Orris roots and Sugar, make it the second time into a Mass for Pills.

Culpeper] A. They purge flegm very violently. If the disease be desperate, you may take half a dram, (or a scruple if your body be weak keeping the house) else I would advise you to let them alone.

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