A physicall directory, or, A translation of the London dispensatory made by the Colledge of Physicians in London ... by Nich. Culpeper, Gent.

Oyl of Cappers.

Take of the bark of Cappar roots an ounce, the bark of Tamaris, the leaves of Tamaris, the seeds of Agnus Castus, Ceterah, Cyperus roots, of each two drachms, Rue one dram, oyl of ripe Olives one pound, strong wine Vineger, and white Wine of each two ounces, the things to be bruised being brui∣sed let them be all infused together a while, then boyled in a double vessel to the consumption of the Wine and Vineger, then strained, pressed out and kept for your use.

A. The oyl is opening, and heating, absolutely apropria∣ted to the spleen, hardness and pains thereof, and diseases co∣ming of stoppings there, as Hypocondriack melancholly, the rickets &c.