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A most Precious Balsam of great Vertue.
TAke Turpentine lbij. Lignum Aloes ℥ss. Mastick, Cloves, Galingal, Cinnamon, Zedoar, Nutmegs, Cubebs, Olibanum, ana ℥j. Roots of Master-wort, of Angelica, ana ℥ss. Figs cut small six in number, Gum Tra∣gacanth ℥ij. Bruise all the Ingredients, and mix them well together, then put them into a Glass Retort, and having warmed the Tur∣pentine to make it run, pour it upon the In∣gredients, and distill in Sand: Separate the Balsam from a little flegm that will come over with it.
1. This Balsam is a very great preserver of the Health of Mankind, taking every Morn∣ing three or four drops of it in a little Beer or Wine; it strengthens the Stomach, and causeth a good Digestion, and a good Ap∣petite.
2. It strengthens the Brain and Memory.
3. It is good against Deafness, pouring two or three drops every day into the Ear, and stopping the Ear with a little black-wool, moistened with a little of this Balsam.
4. It helpeth Rheumatick Eyes, takes a∣way the heat and pain thereof, and strengthens the Sight, anointing the Eye-lids there∣with.