ANNOTATIONS.
BEsides several Remedies against a Fla∣tulent Cholic to be given inward∣ly, there are various Topics which being outwardly applied are of singular Ver∣tue, as we found by this quick and suc∣cessful Experiment. In this case there is an Oyl of Sope, the Extraction of which Sennertus teaches us in his Institutions, that it is very prevalent, nor is Oyl of Galbanum less effectual▪ Galbanum also it self dissolv'd in Wine or Aqua Vitae, then mixt with Castoreum, and applyed like an Emplaster to the Navel, as also Caranna and Tacamahacca dissolved with Spirit of Turpentine, are of singular Efficacy. Holler prepares this Liniment of Civet; Which he says, he has of∣ten tryed.
℞. Oyl of Rue, Nard. an. ʒvi. Galbanum dissolved in Aqua Vitae. ʒiij. Melt them together, then add Civet gr. iiij. Saf∣fron gr. vj.
Horstius anoynts the Navel with Trea∣cle mix'd with a little Civet. And it is not amiss to apply warm to the Belly equal parts of Common Salt and Sand tyed up in a Linnen Bag. The Ophite or Serpents stone heated and applyed is also in great esteem among the Vul∣gar. Little Bags also of Flowers of Dill, Cammomil, Melilote, Cummin, Anise, Fennel seed and the like, sprinkl'd with warm Wine, or gently boyl'd in Wine, and applyed hot to the Belly. One thing more I may add concerning Sope, which a Mount•…•…bank in France was said to have Cured several Persons of the Wind Cho•…•…ic: his Secret was this.
℞. Malmsey Wine lb j. Spanish Sope ℥s. or ʒvj. and sometimes also an. ℥. Salt ʒij. Dissolve these altogether for a Glyster.