stay Influxions, and therefore Repulsives are by Au∣thors opposed. not only to Attractives, but also to Atte∣nuating, and Discussing Medicines.
But properly such things are called Repulsives, which do not only stay Inflaxions, (for so do such Medicines which step and and make thick) but such as drive the humors flowing to, or inherent in the place, to some other place.
The 〈◊〉〈◊〉 is, Binding is inherent to Repulsives, so is not coldness nor making thick: Yet such as are binding, cold and thin in operation are most effectu∣al.
Your tast will find Repulsives to be, tart, or sharp, or austere, with a certain binding which contracts the Tongue.
Their Use is manifold, as in hot Tumors, Head∣aches or the like.
By these in Feavers are the Vapors driven from the Head: Vineger of Roses is notable.
They are most commodious in the beginning and encrease of a disease, for then Influxions are most rife.
But seeing that in the cure of Tumors there are two Scopes, 1 That that which flows to it may be re∣pelled. 2 That that which is already in it may be discussed: Repulsives are most commodiously used in the beginning, discussives in the latter end.
In the middle you may mix them with this Provi∣so, That Repulsives exceed in the beginning, Dis∣cussives in the latter end.
If the matter offending be of a venemous quality, either abstain from Repulsives altogether, or use Pur∣ging first, lest the matter fly to the Bowels and prove dangerous, especially if the Bowels be weak.
Also forbear Repulsives, if the pain be great.
Lastly, Have a care lest by Repulsives you contract the Pores so much, that the matter cannot be remo∣ved by Discussives.