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THE Syrups that are most frequently us'd, are the Syrup of Pale Roses, the Syrup of Peach-Flowers, com∣pound Syrup of Apples, compound Syrup of Succory. Syrup of Violets, Syrup of Maiden-hair, and the Syrup of Corn-Poppies.
The Syrup of Pale Roses serves to evacuate all sorts of Serosities, either Phlegmatic, Bi∣lious, or Melancholic; it strengthens the Sto∣mach, and opens Obstructions in the Capil∣lary Vessels of the Liver, and of the rest of the Entrals.
The Syrup of Peach-Flowers is good for those who are Hydropical, and is particular∣ly adapted for expelling Serous Humours.
Compound Syrup of Apples evacuates the Melancholic Humour which infects the Mass of the Blood. It is also very good to purge the Spleen.
Compound Syrup of Succory, prepra'd with Rhubarb, purges the redundant Bile, strengthens the Liver and Stomach, and opens Obstructions in other Parts of the Body.
Syrup of Violets purges Choler, cools, and promotes Expectoration: You may take an Ounce or a Spoonful of it in a Glass of Water; but you must have two Glasses, and pour it out of one into the other several times, to dilute the Syrup.
Syrup of Maiden-Hair is of excellent use in Diseases of the Breast; it frees it from the corrupt Humours that are log'd in it, and helps the sick Person to spit.
Syrup of Corn-Poppies procures Sleep: The Dose is from an Ounce to two Ounces at Night.