Syrupus de Ammoniaco. Pag. 51. In the L. Book. O R Syrup of Ammoniacum.
The Colledg. Take of Maudlin and Cetrach, of each four hand∣fuls; common Wormwood an ounce, the Roots of Suc∣cory, Sparagus, bark of Caper Roots, of each two oun∣ces, after due preparation sleep them twenty four hours in three ounces of white Wine, Rhadish and fumitory water, of each 2. pound, then boyl it away to one pound eight ounces, let it settle, in four ounces of which whilst it is warm, dissolve by it self Gum Ammoni∣acum, first dissolved in white Wine Vinegar, two oun∣ces, boyl the rest with a pound and an half of white Sugar into a Syrup, adding the mixtures of the Gum at the end.
Culpeper. A. It cools the Liver, and opens obstructions both of it and the Spleen, helps old Surfets and such-like diseases, as scabs, itch, leprosy, and what else proceed from the Liver overheated; you may take an ounce at a time.