Syrupus Acetosus Compositus. Pag. 50. in the L. Book. OR Syrup of Vinegar Compound.
The Colledg. Take of the Roots of Smallage, Fennel, Endive, of each three ounces; the seeds of Annis, Smallage, Fen∣nel, of each one ounce; of Endive half an ounce, cleer Water six pound; boyl it gently in an earthen vessel till half the Water be consumed, then strain and clarifie it, and with three pound of Sugar, and a pound and an half of white wine Vinegar, boyl it into a Syrup.
Culpeper. A. This in my opinion is a gallant Syrup for such whose bodies are stuffed either with flegm, or tough humors, for it opens obstructions or stoppings both of the stomach, liver, spleen, and reins; it cuts and brings away tough flegm and choller, and is there∣fore a special remedy for such as have a 〈◊〉〈◊〉 at their stomach. Mesue prescribes ten 〈◊〉〈◊〉 of Water, and a quart of Vineger, let every one use which Dr Expe∣rience tels him is best.