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

PLAISTERS AND CERECLOATHS.

A Plaister of Ammoniacum.

Take of Ammoniacum an ounce, Oyntment of Marshmal∣lows and Melilot plaister of each half an ounce, Bran or (as we in Sussex call it) Cheezel of corn well fiefted, an ounce, the pouder of Briony and Orris root of each half an ounce, the fat of Ducks, Geese and Hens of each three drachms, Bdel∣lium, Galbanum of each three drachms and an half, Per ro∣zin, wax of each five ounces, oyl of Orris, Turpentine of each an ounce and an half, let the fats and oyl boyl with a sufficient quantity of mussilage of Lin and 〈◊〉〈◊〉 seeds, and that it may be brought to the due form of a plaister, ad the Wax and Turpentine, afterwards the Oynment of Marsh mallows and Melliot Plaister, then the Gums dissolved in Vi∣neger, and lastly the pouders and per-Rozin in pouder, mix them all well together and make it into plaister according to art.

A. By [Plaister] alwaies understand not a plaister spread

upon a cloath, but a rol made to spread such a one withal.

A. It softens and aswageth hard swellings, and scatters the humours offending, applied to the side it softens the hardness of the spleen and aswageth pains thence arising.

Album Coctum de Cerussa. Ulms.

Take of Ceruss ground into very fine pouder, yellow Wax, oyl of Olives of each equall parts, the Ceruss being put into a brass pan let the oyl be added by degrees, set it over a gentle fire, stir it continually til they be incorporated, then put in the Wax thin scraped, neither put it in altogether at one time neither let it boyl til it be all melted, then boil it all accor∣ding to art till it begin to look black, and be of a just thick∣ness.

A. It helps burns, dry scabs, and hot ulcers, and in general what ever sores abound with moisture.

A Plaister of Bayberries. Mesue.

Take of Bayberries two ounces, Frankinsence, Mastich, Mirrh of each one ounce, Cyperus, Costus of each half an ounce, Turpentine an ounce, clarified Honey so much as is sufficient to make it into a plaister according to art.

A. It is an excellent plaister to ease any pains coming of cold or wind, in any part of the body whether stomach, liver belly reins or bladder.

Emplastrum Barbarummagnum. Galen.

Take of dry pitch eight pound, yellow Wax six pound eight ounces, Per-Rozin five pound four ounces, Bitumen Ju∣daicum or else Mummy four pound, Oyl a pound and an half, Vert-de-greece, Litharge, Ceruss, of each three ounces, Fran∣kinsence half a pound, roch Allum not burnt an ounce and an half, roch Allum burnt four ounces, Opopanax, Scales of brass, Galbanum of each twelve drachms, Aloes, Opium, Mirrh of each half an ounce, juyce of Mandrakes, or else the

bark of the roots of them dried six drachms, Vineger five pound, let the Litharge, Ceruss, and Oyl be boyled to the thickness of Honey, the Pitch melted and incorporated with the pouder of the Bitumen, then the other things added and boyled according to art till the Vineger be consumed, and the composition brought to a due thickness.

A. It helps the bitings of men and beasts, easeth the infla∣mations of wounds, and helps infirmities of the joints, and gouts in the beginning.

A Plaisier of 〈◊〉〈◊〉. Andernacus.

Take of green Bettony, Burnet, Agrimony, Sage, Peny∣royal, Yarrow, Comfry the greater, Clary of each 〈◊〉〈◊〉 ounces, Frankinsence, Mastich of each three drachms, Orris, round Birthwort of each six drachms, white Wax, Turpentine of each eight ounces, Gum Elemni two ounces, per-Rozin six ounces, Venis Turpentine two ounces, white Wine three pound, let the herbs being bruised be boyled in the Wine, strained, and all the rest being added to the decoction boyl it to a plaister according to art.

A. It is a gallant plaister to unite the skul when it is crac∣ked, to draw out pieces of broken bones and cover the bones with flesh, it draws filth from the bottom of deep ulcers, re∣stores flesh lost, cleanseth, digesteth, and drieth.

Emplastrum 〈◊〉〈◊〉.

Take of Bistort roots, Cyperus, Nuts, red Roses, the three 〈◊〉〈◊〉 of Sanders, Mints, Coriander seeds, of each three drams, 〈◊〉〈◊〉 half an ounce, Hypocistis, Acacia, Dragons blood, Terra Lemnia, Bole Armenick, red Corral of each two drams, Turpentine washed in Plantane water, four ounces, oyl of 〈◊〉〈◊〉 twelve ounces, the juyce of 〈◊〉〈◊〉, Plantane, and Orpine of each an ounce, yellow Wax a pound and an half, let the Hypocistis and Acacia be dissolved with the juyces, and boyled to a due height, then add the rest, and make them in∣to a plaister according to art.

A. It is of a fine cool binding, strengthening nature, excel∣lent good to repell hot rhewms or vapours that ascend up to the head, the hair being shaved off and it applied to the crown.

Emplastrum Catagmaticum. Vigo.

Take of the juyce of Marshmallow roots six ounces, the bark of the root of Ash tree and the leaves of the tree, the roots 〈◊〉〈◊〉 Comfry the greater and lesser with the leaues and al of each two ounces, Mirtle berries an ounce and an half, the leaves of Willow, the tops of St. Johns wort, of each a handful and an half, the things to be bruised being bruised, let them boil together in red Wine, and water in which Smiths quench their 〈◊〉〈◊〉 of each two pound, till half be consumed, 〈◊〉〈◊〉 it and ad oyl of Mirtles, Roses and Omphacine, of each a pound and an half, Goats suet melted, eight ounces, Litharge of gold and silver, red Lead of each four ounces, yellow Wax a pound, Colophonia half a pound, let them boyl again to the consumption of the decoction, then add towards the end 〈◊〉〈◊〉, Frankinsence, Mastich of each half an ounce, cleer Turpentine two ounces, Boie Armenick, Earth of Lemnos, of each an ounce, stir them together till they are boiled e∣nough to be made into a plaister according to art.

Catagmaticum. Renodaeus.

Take of the roots of Comfry the less and Marshmallows, 〈◊〉〈◊〉 of the Oak of each two ounces, Plantane, Chamaepi∣tys, St. Johns wort, of each a handful, boyl them in equal 〈◊〉〈◊〉 of red Wine and Water wherein Smiths quench their I∣ron, 〈◊〉〈◊〉 half be consumed, strain it, and to the decoction ad 〈◊〉〈◊〉 of Quince seeds extracted in decoction of Tripes, Oyl 〈◊〉〈◊〉 and Roses of each four ounces, Virgins Wax a pound, 〈◊〉〈◊〉 of Gold two ounces, Turpentine three ounces. Balaustins, Roses, Mirtles, Acacia of each half an ounce, 〈◊〉〈◊〉, the seeds of Tutsan, Colophonia, 〈◊〉〈◊〉, Amber of each six drachms, Ship Pitch an ounce and an half, Bole Armenicka fine flower, Frankinsence of each twelve

drachms, Dragons blood two ounces, let the water and mussilage be boyled together till the moisture be consumed, then put in the oyl, then the Wax, afterward the Litharge, which being boyled, united, stirred and removed from the fire, let first the Turpentine be added, then the pouders, so let all of them be mixed stirred and brought into the form of an Emplaster according to art.

A. Both this and the former are of a binding nature.

Emplasirum Cephalicum.

Take of cleer Rozin two ounces, black Pitch one ounce, Ladanum half an ounce, Mirrh, Mastich of each a drachm and an half, Juniper Gum two drachms, the flower of Beans and Orobus of each half an ounce, Nigella three drachms, Nutmegs two drachm, Pidgeons dung two ounces, let the Mirrh be dissolved in Malaga Wine, and the rest being mixed in a hot mortar let them be made into a Plaister according to art.

If you would have it stronger add of the pouders of Eu∣phorbium, Pellitory of Spain, and black Pepper of each two scruples.

A. It is proper to strengthen the brain and repell such va∣pours as anoy it, and those pouders being added it dries up the superfluous moisture thereof, and easeth the eyes of hot scalding vapours that anoy them.

Emplastrum Ceroma or Ceroneum. Nich. Alex.

Take of pitch scraped from a Ship that hath been a long time at Sea, yellow Wax of each seven drachms, Sagapenum six drachms,, Ammoniacum, Turpentine, Colophonia, Saf∣fron of each four drachms, Aloes, Olibanum, Mirrh of each three drachms, Styrax Calamitis, Mastich, Opopanax, Gal∣banum, Allum, the seeds of Faenugreek of each two drachms, the settlings or feces of Liquid Styrax, Bdellium of each one drachm, Litharge half a drachm.

A. It is of a gentle emollient nature, prevails against stop∣pings

of the stomach coming of cold, hardness of the spleen, coldness of the liver and matrix.

A Plaister of Hemlock with Ammoniacum.

Take of Hemlock four handfuls, Ammoniacum half a pound, infuse them in sharp Vineger eight daies, then boyl them till the Ammoniacum be dissolved, then strain out the liquor strongly, afterwards let it boyl awhile, then with Wax and Oyl of sweet Almonds make it into a Plaister accor∣ding to art.

A. I suppose it was invented to mitigate the extream pains, and allay the inflamations of wounds, for which it is very good.

Emplasirum de Crusta Panis.

Take of Mastich, Mints, Spodium, red Corral, all the three sorts of Sanders of each one drachm, a Crust of bread to asted and infused in Rose Vineger for half an hour, two ounces, oyl of Mastich and Quinces of each an ounce, Wax two ounces, Liquid styrax, Ladanum, of each three drachms, Barly meal so much as is sufficient to make it into an Emplaster according to art.

A. I shall commend this for as gallant a plaister to streng∣then the brain as any is in the Dispensatory, the hair being shaved off and it applied to the crown, also being applied to the stomach it strengthens it, helps digestion, staies vomiting and putrifaction of the meat there. Montagnana was the Au∣thour of it, not the Colledge.

Emplastrum de 〈◊〉〈◊〉.

Take of Cummin seeds, Bayberries of each a pound, Per∣Rozin two pound, common Rozin three pound, oyl of Dill half a pound, Wax a pound, make a plaister of them accor∣ding to art.

A. I am of opinion here is not half oyl enough to make it into a plaister, they that make of it, know better than I, I

judge but by reason they know by experience.

A. It asswageth swellings, takes away old aches coming of bruises, and applyed to the belly, is an excellent remedy for the wind chollick.

Diachylon simplex. Mesue.

Take of Mussilage of Foenugreek seed, Linseed, and Mirsh∣mallow roots of each a pound, old Oyl three pound, Litharge one pound and an half, let the Litharge be ground very 〈◊〉〈◊〉, and boyled with the oyl, over a gentle fire, alwaies stirring it till it be well mixed, then being removed from the fire let it cool a little, afterwards put in the Mussilages, mix them and boyl them to their just thickness according to art.

A. It is an exceeding good remedy for all swellings with∣out pain it softens hardness of the liver and spleen, it is very gentle like the Author of it [Mesue] and very moderate and harmless, and it may be therefore neglected by the Phanta∣stical Chyrurgians of our age.

Diachilon Ireatum.

Ad an ounce of pouder of Orris to every pound of Diachy∣lon simplex.

Diachylon magnum. Mesue.

Take of 〈◊〉〈◊〉 of Gold very finely ground, one pound; Oyl of Orris, 〈◊〉〈◊〉, and Chamomel, of each eight ounces, mus∣silage of 〈◊〉〈◊〉 roots, Linseeds, and Foenugreek seeds, 〈◊〉〈◊〉 of 〈◊◊〉〈◊◊〉, fat figs, 〈◊〉〈◊〉-grass, the juyce of Orris, and 〈◊〉〈◊〉, 〈◊◊〉〈◊◊〉 or oyl of sheeps feet, of each twelve drams and an half, 〈◊〉〈◊〉 three ounces, Per-rozen, yellow Wax of each two onces, make them into a plaister according to art.

A. It dissolves hardnesse and inflamations.

Diachylon magnum cum gummi. Renodaeus.

Take of Bdellium, Sagapenum, Ammoniacum of each an ounce, being dissolved in white Wine, let them be added to the mass of Diachylon magnun, being first strained and boyled to the thickness of Honey, so will it be Diachylon with gams.

A. This is the best to dissolve hard swellings of all the three.

Diachylon Compound: or a Plaister of Mussilages. Mesue.

Take of Mussilages of Marshmallow rooes, Linseeds, Foe∣nugreek seeds, the middle barks of Elm of each four ounces and an half, oyl of Chamomel, Lillies, and Dill of each one ounce and an half, Ammoniacnm, Galbanum, Opopanax, Sagapenum of each half an ounce, new Wax twenty ounces, Turpentine two ounces, Saffron 2. drachms, let the gums be dissolved in Wine, & make of them a plaister according to art.

A. It ripens swellings and breaks them, and cleanseth them when they are broken.

Diapalma or Diachalciteas. Gallen.

Take of old Hogs-grease cleansed from the skin; 2. pound, old Oyl, Litharge of silver ground very small of each three pound, 〈◊〉〈◊〉 burnt, or else white 〈◊〉〈◊〉 iol burnt and beaten into pouder 4. ounces; It is made in this manner, first let the Litharpe boyl with the oyl & grease along time, continually sttirring it w^th the branch of a Palm or other tree of a binding nature, as Oak, Box, or Medler, which is new cut, that so the vertue of the Spatula may be mixed with the plaister, cutting off the top and the rind, even to the wood it self, the mixture 〈◊◊〉〈◊◊〉 made thick by boyling and stirring, and removed from the fire, put in white Copperis, for want of true 〈◊〉〈◊〉 in pouder, and so make it into a laudable mass for an 〈◊〉〈◊〉.

A. It is a very drying binding plaister, profitable in green wounds to hinder putrifaction, as also in pestilential sores af∣ter they are broken, and ruptures, as also in burnings & scal∣dings.

Emplastrum Diaphoenicon Calidum. Mesue.

Take of Wax two ounces, oyl of Roses and Spicknard of each four ounces, melt them together, then take of dry dates by number fourty, white bread an ounce, steep them in Wine two daies, then take of the pulp of Quinces boyled in red Wine an ounce, bruise it and mix it with the former, then ad these things that follow, beaten into fine pouder, take of Ma∣stich, Frankinsence, Roman Wormwood of each two drams and an half, wood of Aloes, Mace, Mirrh, Aloes washed, Spicknard, Acacia, Gallia Moschata, Trochisci Ramich, Cala∣mus Aromaticus, of each a drachm, Ladanum two drachms, mix them together and make them into a plaister according to art.

A. It strengthens the stomach and liver exceedingly, helps fluxes.

Diaphoenicon Frigidum. Mesue.

Take of ripe Dates boyled in austere Wine five ounces, white Bread an ounce, the flesh of Quinces boyled in Austere Wine an ounce and an half, Styrax Calamitis, Mastick, Ladanum, Acacia, the juyce of sour Grapes, the flowers of a Vine that bears sour Grapes, red Roses, Yellow Sanders, Trochisci Ra∣mich, Mirrh, Wood of Aloes of each half an ounce, Wax four ounces, Turpentine washed with Rose water, an ounce and an half, oyl of Roses ten ounces, Austere Wine so much as is sufficient, make it into a plaister according to art.

It strengthens the belly and liver, helps concoction in those parts, and distribution of humours, staies vomiting & fluxes.

Emplastrum Divinum. Nich.

Take of Loadstone four ounces, Ammoniacum three ounces and three drachms, Bdellium two ounces, Galbanum, 〈◊〉〈◊〉

of each ten drachms, Olibanum nine drachms, Opopanax, Mastich, long Birthwort, Vert-de-greece of each an ounce, Litharge a pound and an half, common Oyl a pound and an half, new Wax eight ounces, mix them according to art, first let the Litharge be stirred with the Oyl a long time, then boi∣led to a thickness, then let the Wax be added, that being mel∣ted let it be taken from the fire, and put in the Gums dissolved either in Wine or Vineger, boyled and strained, then the pou∣der of the Mastich, Mirrh, Frankinsence, Birthwort, and Loadstone, last of all the Vert-de-greece, lest that being too much boyled make the plaister black, thus make it into a Plaister according to art.

A. It is of a cleansing nature exceeding good against ma∣lignant ulcers, it consumes corruption engenders new flesh, and brings them to a scar.

Emplastrum de gummi Elemni.

Take of Gum Elemni three ounces, Per-Rozin, pure Wax, Ammoniacum of each two ounces, Turpentine three ounces and an half, Malaga Wine so much as is sufficient, boyl the rest to the consumption of the Wine, then ad the Ammonia∣cum dissolved in Vineger.

A. The operation is the same with Linimentum Arceus before mentioned.

Emplastrum Gracia Dei. Nicholaus.

Take of Turpentine half a pound, Rozin a pound, white Wax four ounces, Mastich an ounce, fresh Bettony, Vervain, and Burnet of each a handful, let the herbs being bruised be sufficiently boyled in white Wine, the liquor pressed out in which let the Wax and Rozin be boyled, to the consumption of the liquor, being taken from the fire let the Turpentine be mixed with it, lastly the Mastich in pouder and so make of them a plaister according to art.

A. It is excellent good in wounds and green ulcers, for it keeps back inflamations, cleanseth and joyneth wounds, fills up ulcers with flesh.

Emplastrum Griseum, of Lapis Calaminarie.

Take of Lapis Calaminaris an ounce, Litharge two ounces, Ceruss half an ounce, Tutty a drachm, Turpentine six drams, white Wax an ounce and an half, Stags Suet two ounces, Frankinsence five drachms, Mastich three drachms, Mirrh two drachms, Camphire a drachm and an half, Wax and Stags suet so much as is sufficient to make it into a Plaister ac∣cording to art.

A. I wonder of thirty four Physicians the compiler of this book, not one of them could see, Stags suet was set down twice, would not a sober man think they minded much what they were about?

A. It dries, fils, and skins ulcers.

Emplastrum ad Hirniam. Fernclius.

Take of Galls, Cypress nuts, Pomegranate pils, Balaustins Acacia, the seeds of Plantane, Fleawort and water-Cresses, Acorn cups, Beans roasted, long and round Birthwort, Mir∣tle Berries of each half an ounce, let all these being poudered be steeped four daies in Rose Vineger, then dried, then take Comfry the greater and lesser, Hors-tail, Woad, Cetrach, Os∣mond royal, fearn of each an ounce, Frankinsence, Mirrh A∣loes, Mastich, Mummy of each two ounces, Bole Armenick washed in Vineger, Lapis Calaminaris prepared, Litharge of Gold, Dragons blood of each three ounces, Ship pitch two pound, Turpentine six ounces or so much as is sufficient to make it up into a plaister according to art.

A. The plaister is very binding and knitting, apropriated to ruptures or burstness, as the title of it specifies, it strengthens the reins and womb, and stayes abortion or miscariage in women, it consolidates wounds, and helps all diseases co∣ming of cold and moisture.

Emplastrum Hystericum. Nichol. Praep. according to Renod.

Take of Bistort roots a pound, wood of Aloes, yellow San∣ders, Nutmegs, Barberry kernels, Anthera of each an ounce, Cinnamon, Cloves, Schoenanthus, Chamomel flowers of each half an ounce, Frankinsence, Mastich, Alipta Moscha∣ta, Gallia moschata, Styrax Calamitis of each a drachm, of the best 〈◊〉〈◊〉 half a drachm, Wax a pound and an half, Tur∣pentine half a pound, Oleum Moschelinum four ounces, Lada∣num four pound, Ship pitch three pound, let the Wax and pitch be melted, the Ladanum and Turpentine added to them, then the Styrax, and last of al the rest beaten into pouder and so made into a plaister according to art.

A. I know not justly what they mean by that word [An∣thera] in the recept, unless they mean the hairy threeds in the middle of the Rose, which usually country people call (though falsly) Rose seeds, as I take it Apothecaries call them by an apish name Anthera Rosarum, of the Greek words, 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉, the flowers of Roses, But indeed the Anci∣ents as Galen &c. gave the word [Anthera] to many compound medicines that had no roses at all in them, but I cannot stand to dispute the story here, The plaister being applied to the navil 〈◊〉〈◊〉 a means to withstand the fits of the mother in such wo∣men as are subject to them.

Emplastrum de Janua, or of Bettony. Nicholaus.

Take of the Juyce of Bettony, Plantane, and Smallage of each a pound, Wax, Pitch, Rozin, Turpentine of each half a pound, boyl the Wax and Rozin in the Juyces with a gen∣tle fire, continually stirring them till the juyce be consumed, then add the Turpentine and Pitch continually stirring it till it be brought into the consistence of a plaister according to art.

A. I take Mesue indeed to be the Author of it (or else I am mistaken) it matters not much which, it is a gallant plaister for pains in the head, and to recruit an addle brain, helps

green wounds, ceaseth inflamations, strengthens the liver.

A Plaister of Mastich. Renodaeus.

Take of Mastich three ounces, Bole Armenick washed in red Wine an ounce and an half, red Roses six drachms, Ivory, red Corral of each half an ounce, Turpentine two ounces, Wax, oyl of Mirtles of each half a pound, make of them a plaister according to art by adding Colophonia or else Taca∣mahaca, Ladanum of each two ounces.

A. It is a binding Plaister, strengthens the stomach.

A. Plaister of Melilot. Mesue.

Take of Melilot flowers six ounces, Chamomel flowers, 〈◊〉〈◊〉 seed, Marsh-mallow roots, Bayberries, Marjoram, tops of Wormwood of each three drachms, Smallage seed, Cardamoms, Orris, Cyperus, Spicknard, Cassia lignea, the seeds of Bishops weed of each a drachm and an half Ammo∣niacum ten drachms, Styrax Calamitis, 〈◊〉〈◊〉 of each five drachms, Turpentine one ounce and an half fat Figgs by number twelve, Goats suet, Rozin, of each two oun∣ces and an half, Wax six ounces, oyl of 〈◊〉〈◊〉 and Spick∣nard of each so much as is sufficient, then take of fresh Meli∣lot, Foenugreek, and Chamomel of each so much as is 〈◊〉〈◊〉, boyl it in a quart of water till half be consumed, then having strained it, the things to be beaten being beaten into very fine pouder, the roots and figs boyled and pulped, and added to the decoctiō, let them boyl, alwaies stirring them that they burn not, then the Oyls, Turpentine, Wax, Suet, and Rozin being melted together and the Gums dissolved in Vi∣neger, make up all into an Emplaster according to art.

A. It mollisies the hardness of the stomach, liver, spleen, bowels and other parts of the body, it wonderfully aswageth pain and easeth Hypocondriack melancholly, and the ric∣kets.

Emplastrum de Minio Compositum. Vigo

Take of oyl of Roses a pound and an half, oyl of Mirtles, Vnguentum Populeon of each four ounces, Hens grease two oun∣ces, the suet of a Weather and a Heiser, of each half a pound, Hogs grease seven ounces, Litharge of Gold and Silver of each three ounces and an half, Ceruss four ounces, red lead three ounces, Turpentine ten ounces, Wax so much as is sufficient to make it into a plaister tending to blackness according to art.

A. It potently cures wounds, old and malignant ulcers.

Another plaister of Red Lead simple. London.

Take of red Lead nine ounces, oyl of red Roses one pound and an half, white Wine Vineger six ounces, boyl them to the perfect consistence of a plaister.

Also it is prepared without Vineger in this manner: Take of red Lead a pound, oyl of Roses a pound and an half, Wax half a pound, make it into, a plaister according to art.

A. It is a fine cooling healing plaister.

Emplastrum Isis Epigoni. Galen.

Take of yellow Wax an hundred drachms, Turpentine two hundred grams, scales of Copper, Vert-de greese, round Birth wort, Frank in sence, Sal Armoniack, Ammoniacum, burnt Brass of each eight drachms, burnt Allum six drachms, Aloes, Mirrh, 〈◊〉〈◊〉 of each an ounce and an half, old Oyl a pound, sharp Vineger so much as is sufficient, let the mettals be dissolved in the sun with the Vineger, then put in those things that may be melted, last of al the pouders, and make them al into 〈◊〉〈◊〉 Emplaster.

A. Galen Apropriates it to the head and ulcers there: I know no reason but why it may as wel serve for other parts of the body.

A Plaister of Mastich. Nich. Alex.

Take of Mastich, Ship Pitch, Sagapenum, Wax of each SI drachms, Ammoniacum, Turpentine, Colophonia, Saffron, Aloes, Frankinsence, Mirrh, of each three drachms, Opopa∣nax, Galbanum, Styrax Calamitis, Allum (Rondeletius ap∣points and we from him) Bitumem, Foenugreek, of each two drachms, the feces of liquid Styrax, Bdellium, Litharge, of each half a drachm, Let the Litharge being beaten into pou∣der be boyled in a sufficient quantity of water, then add the pitch, which being melted, ad the wax and Ammoniacum, af∣terwards let the Sagapenum, Opopanax and Galbanum be put in, then the Styrax and feces being mixed with the Tur∣pentine, last of al the Colophonia, Mastich, Frankinsence, Bdellium, Allum, Mirrh, and Foenugreek in pouder, let them be made into a plaister.

A. It strengthens the stomach and helps digestion.

Emplastrum Metroproptoticon.

Take of Mastich an ounce and an half, pure Galbanum dissolved in red Wine and strained, six drachms, Cypress Tur∣pentine two drachms, Cypress-Nuts, Gals of each a drachm and an half, Oyl of Nutmegs by expression a drachm, Ship∣Pitch two drachms and an half, Musk two grains and an half, let the Mastich, Pitch, Galbanum, and Turpentine be lightly beaten in an hot mortar, with an hot pestel, in the end add the oyl of Nutmegs, then the pouders sprinkled in by degrees, then the Musk dissolved upon a marble with a little oyl of mastich, mix them together exactly and make of them an Emplaster.

A. It was invented (as I suppose) to comfort and strengthen the retentive faculty in the stomach and belly, and therefore staies loosness and vomiting, and helps the fits of the mother.

Emplastrum nigrum. August. Called in High Dutch 〈◊〉〈◊〉.

Take of Colophonia, Rozin, Ship Pitch, White Wax, Roman Vitriol, Ceruss, Olibanum, Mirrh of each eight oun∣ces, oyl of Roses seven ounces, oyl of Juniper berries three ounces, oyl of Egs two ounces, oyl of Spike one ounce, white Vitriol, red Coral, Mummy, of each two ounces, Earth of Lemnos, Mastich, Dragons blood of each one ounce, the fat of an Heron one ounce, the fat of Timallus three ounces, Loadstone prepared two ounces, Earth-worms prepared, Camphire, of each one ounce, make them into a plaister ac∣cording to art.

A. It is very good (say they) in green wounds and pricks.

Emplaistrum Nervinum. Vigo.

Take of oyl of Chamomel and Roses of each two ounces, oyl of Mastich, Linseed and Turpentine, of each one ounce and an half, boyled Turpentine four ounces, the suet of a gelded Calf, and an hee-Goat, of each two ounces and an half, the herbs of Rosemary, Bettony and Horse tail, Cen∣taury the less, of each one handful, Earthworms washed in Wine and cleansed three ounces, the leaves and seeds of St. Johns Wort, of each a handful, Mastich in pouder, Gum E∣lemni of each ten drachms, Maddir roots ten drachms, Ship∣Pitch, Rozin of each an ounce and an half, Litharge of Gold and Silver of each two ounces and an halfe, red lead two ounces, Galbanum, Sagapenum, Ammoniacum of each three drachms, let the herbs roots and worms be boyled in a pint and an half of Wine, till half be consumed, then pressed out, in the liquors boyl the oyl, suets, Litharge, and red Lead, til the Wine be consumed, then ad the Gums dissolved in Wine, afterward the Turpentine, Rozin, Pitch, and Mastich, and make of them a plaister according to art.

A. It strengthens the brain and nerves.

Emplastrum Oxycroceum. Nicholaus.

Take of Saffron, Ship-Pitch, Colophonia, Wax of each four ounces, Turpentine, Galbanum, Ammoniacum, Mirrh, Olibanum, Mastich of each an ounce and three drachms, let this be the manner of making of it, let the wax, Colophonia and Turpentine be melted together, then taking it from the fire ad the Pitch, then the Galbanum, Ammoniacum, Fran∣kinsence, and Mirrh dissolved in Vineger, afterward the Ma∣stich, then the Saffron in pouder, well moistened in Vineger, and so make them into a plaister according to art.

A. It is of a notable softening and discussing quality, helps broken bones, and any parts molested with cold, old aches, stifness of the limbs by reason of wounds, ulcers, fractures, or dislocations.

Vigonis Oxycroceum (in quo nil croci) Prestantius. In plain English thus Vigo his more excellent Plaister of Vineger and Saffron, in which is no Saffron.

Take of oyl of Mirtles and Roses Omphacine of each a pound and an half, juyce of Marsh-mallow roots two pound, the roots and leaves of Ash tree and Comfry the lesser, the the leaves of Mirtle of each a handful, let all of them being bruised be boiled a little in red wine, even till half be consu∣med, with Mirrh and Frankinsence, of each half an ounce, strain it strongly, and ad to the decoction Goats suit half a pound, Turpentine two ounces, Mastich one ounce, boyl them again with the Oyls to the consumption of the decocti∣on, strain it and then add Litharge of Gold and Silver of each three ounces, Bole Armenick, earth of Lemnos of each two ounces, red Lead ten drachms, boyl it with a gentle fire alwaies stirring it, and with a sufficient quantity of wax make it into a plaister according to art.

A. Surely the Colledge quoted this recept, (which more properly might be called Vign his nonsense) for Apothecaries

to laugh at, not to make, the way of making of it up being almost as childish as the title, it dries and binds.

Emplastrum de Ranis. Vigo.

Take of oyl of 〈◊〉〈◊〉, Dil, Spicknard, Lillies of each two ounces, oyl of Saffron ( see page) an ounce, Hogs grease a pound, the fat of a Calf half a pound, Euphorbium five drachms, Frankinsence ten drachms, oyl of Eaies an ounce and an half, Vipers fat or for want of it take a Snakes, two ounces and an half, live Frogs by number six, earth worms washed in Wine, three ounces and an half, the juyce of the roots of Walwort and Elicampane of each two ounces, Schoenanth, Stoechas, Mugwort, of each a handful, Wine a quart, Litharge of Gold a pound, Turpentine two ounces, yel∣low wax so much as is sufficient, Liquid Styrax an ounce and an half, Quick-Silver killed either with fasting spittle or juyce of Lēmons four ounces, This is the manner of making it, let the frogs, worms, & herbs with their juyces, the oyls of Dil, Chāmomel, Lillies, grease and suet be boyled in a pound & an half of Wine, strain it, then ad the Litharge, Wax 4. ounces, and the remainder of the Wine, then boyl it till all the Wine be consumed and it stick not to your fingers, then ad the oyl of Baies, Saffron, and Spike, and the fat, afterward the Euphor∣bium and Frankinsence, last of all the quick Silver, well mix∣ed 〈◊〉〈◊〉 the liquid Styrax and Turpentine, stir them all 〈◊〉〈◊〉 till they be incorporated, take heed you put not in the quick Silver while the mass is too hot lest it fly out.

A. I have known it applied to the swelling in the throat called the Kings Evill, but for my part I fancy not the recept, neither for that nor any thing else.

Emplastrum Sanctum. Andr. è Cruce.

Take of per-Rozin twelve ounces, oyl of Baies, Turpentine of each two ounces, Gum Elemni four ounces, let the Rozin and Gum be melted over the fire in a brass pan, stirring it with a brass instrument, then add the oyl of Baies and Tur∣pentine,

boyl it a little, then put it in a linnen bag and that which drops through keep in a glazed pot for your use.

A. The vertues are of the same with Arceus his Liniment.

Sparadrapum seu Tela. Gualt. de Renod.

Take of oyl of Roses half a pound, Rams suet four ounces, Wax ten ounces, Litharge, Per-Rozin, Frankinsence, Mastich of each two ounces, Bole Armenick, fine flower of each an ounce, boyl the Oyl, Suet, and Litharge together till the Li∣tharge be well incorporated, in which being warm, you may dip your tents.

Emplastrum Stephaniaion.

Take of Ladanum half an ounce, Styrax Calamitis, Juni∣per Gum of each two drachms, Amber, Cypress, Turpentine of each one drachm, red Coral, Mastich, of each half a dram, the flowers of Sage, red Roses, Orris Florentine of each one scruple, Rozin washed in Rose water half an ounce, let the Rozin, Ladanum, and Mastich, the Styrax, Juniper Gum, and Turpentine, be lightly beaten with a hot pestel in a hot mor∣tar according to art, so long (putting in a little red Wine, the while) till you see them well incorporated, then put in the pouders and make them up being well mixed into an Empla∣ster.

Emplastrum sine Pari.

Take of Frankinsence, Bdellium, Styrax of each 〈◊〉〈◊〉 drachms, Ammoniacum, Galbanum of each one drachm and an half, Ship Pitch six drachms, the marrow of a Stag, 〈◊〉〈◊〉 Hens and Geese, of each two drachms, Sulphur vivum 〈◊〉〈◊〉 in milk, Hermodactils in pouder of each a drachm and an half, let the Gums be dissolved in white Wine (not in Vine ger because that is inimical to the nerves) and with two parts of oyl of Roses compleat, and one part of oyl of Egs and little oyl of Turpentine make it into a plaister according to art.

Slicticum. Paracelsus.

Take of oyl of Olives six ounces, Wax one ounce and an half, Litharge four ounces and an half, Ammoniacum, Bdel∣lium of each half an ounce, Galbanum, Opopanax, 〈◊〉〈◊〉 Calaminarius, oyl of Bayes, both sorts of birthwort, Mirrh, Frankinsence of each two drachms, pure Turpentine one ounce, let the Oyl, Wax and Litharge be boyled together till it will not stick to your fingers, then being removed from the fire let it cool a little, adding the gums dissolved in white∣Wine Vineger, which evaporate away by boyling, then strain them, last of all ad the pouders, turpentine, and oyl of bayes, make them into a plaister according to art.

A. Both this and the former, strengthen the nerves, draw out corruption, take away pains and aches, & restore strength to members that have lost it, the last is most effectual.

A Plaister for the Stomach. Mesue

Take of wood of Aloes, Wormwood, Gum Arabick, Ma∣stick, Cyperus, Costus, Ginger of each half an ounce, Cala∣mus Aromaticus, Olibanum, Aloes, of each three drachms, Cloves, Mace, Cinnamon, Spicknard, Nutmegs, Gallia Mos∣chata, Schaenanthus, of each one drachm and an half, with 〈◊〉〈◊〉 of Quinces make it into an Emplaster; and when you have spread it upon a cloath perfume it with wood of Aloes, and apply it to your stomach.

Another plaister for the Stomach.

Take of Mints, Wormwood, Stoechas, Bay leaves, of each one drachm, Marjoram, red Roses, yellow Sanders of each two drachms, Calamus Aromaticus, wood of Aloes, Laven∣der flowers, Nutmegs, Cubebs, Galanga, long Pepper, Mace, of each a drachm, Mastich three drachms, Cloves two drachms and an half, oyl of Mints an ounce and an half, 〈◊〉〈◊〉 oyl an ounce, oyl of Spike one drachm, Rozin, Wax,

of each four ounces, Ladanum three ounces, liquid styrax half an ounce, make them into a plaister according to art.

A. Both this and the former strengthen the stomach excee∣dingly, help digestion, and stay vomiting.

Notes

• stonepitch sure enough.
• know no other 〈◊〉〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉〈◊〉-tree.
• I know not what better word to give Omazum than tripes 〈◊〉〈◊〉 chit∣terlings.
• a

  Farina vo∣latilis.
• dreggs.
• Psyllium.
• a kind of fish.
• by al means
• the Colledg send you to page 132. & if you look look there, ther's no such thing as oyl of Saffron.