Arcana philosophia, or, Chymical secrets containing the noted and useful chymical medicines of Dr. Wil. and Rich. Russel chymists, viz. I. Species vitæ, alias universalis, II. Tinctura regalis, call'd scorbutick, &c., III. Species coroborativa, alias pleuretica, IV. Species proprietatis, V. Species minor, VI. A pestilential cordial, call'd his white cordial : as also several curious chymical processes and spagerick preparations of natural things for the use of medicin, and many other things of great use and vertue in eradicating the most stubborn diseases, likewise four curious small treatises, viz. the I. Of fevers, the II. Of the jaundies, the III. Of madness, and the IV. Of diarrhæas, lientries &c., by the renowned and most aproved Dr. Aurelius Philipus Theophrastus Paracelsus, of Hoheneim / publish'd by John Headrich ...

Theophrastus of Preparations.

CHAP. I.

• Of Antimony, Silver Marchasite.
• Of White, and Red Cachymia.
• Of Talck fluid, and Thick.
• Of Tutia Calaminaris, Lythargiry.

Of Antimony.

The Virtues of Antimony are in

• Morphew.
• Leprosie.
• Elephantia.
• Wounds.
• Ulcers.

The Preparation of Antimony in Species of the Leprosie, is thus.

℞. OF Antimony very well beaten lbj. of Distillate lbiv. of Crude white Tartar lbss. reduce all to a very subtile Powder, which distil by Retort, and a red Oyl will come forth.

Antimony hath also another process, for i•• it be used for the Cure of another Disease, ano∣ther Preparation is also requir'd; viz. One in Wounds, another in the Leprosie, and so of•• the residue. For you would exceedingly Err, if you should use Antimony in Wounds, as in the Leprosie.

The Preparation of Antimony in the Ele∣phantia, is as in the Leprosie.

The Preparation of Antimony in the Morphew.

℞. Antimony well beaten, lbss. Tartar cal∣cin'd, Allom, of each as much; make Lay upon Lay, put them in Fire of Reverberation heightned to the fourth Degree; then distil, and and a Red thick Oyl will come forth par se.

Lay upon Lay, or S. S. S. is, when there is one Lay of Allom and Tartar mixt, and then upon that another Lay of Antimony, up∣on which Allom and Tartar &c.

The third Preparation in Wounds.

℞. Antimony, Tartar calcin'd, of each lbss. Alcohol of Wine one Kist. make a mixture, which distil by Alembeck to the resolution of the matter. Of this dissolved matter, ℞. ʒj of Alcohol of Wine, ʒiv. dry the mixture by Coagulation, then reduce it to an Oyl upon a Porphirie.

There is not a more excellent Cure in Wounds (excep wounds of the Head) then is from Antimony.

The Preparation of Antimony in Ulcers, is this.

℞. Antimony, Colcothar, Flowers of Brass of each what quantity you please, make S.S.S. and Reverberate them according to the degree of Reverberation. Then Extract with Red Wine, and reduce into an Alcali. Reduce this Alcali to an Unguent with Oyl of Olive, and therewith anoint round about the Ulcers,

Additions of Antimony in the Leprosie.

℞. Of this Antimony ℥j. Oyle of the feces of Wine ʒj. Oyl of bitter Almonds to the weight of all; make a mixture. If there be no Hoarsness of the Voice, anoint with this once, or twice a Week. But if Hoarsness be, this Unguent will be ineffectual.

Addition in the Morphew.

℞. Of this Antimony ℥j. Alcohol of Wine 1 Kist. Tragacant ʒij. Mucilaginy of Regal Confound, Seed of Flea-wort, Gum Arabick, of each ʒij. make it up like an Unguent.

In the Alopecia, and Morphew, one Pro∣cess is thus. The Patient must be anointed with this Unguent once, or twice a Week in

an Hott house. So, a Crust will arise, which being fallen off, you must absolve the Cure with the foollowing Unguent.

℞. Of Sperniola, Campher of each ʒi.ss. Oyl of Ceruss ʒiij. make an Unguent.

After the Crust is fallen off, anoint the place with this Unguent for eight Days.

Addition in Wounds.

℞. Of this prepar'd Antimony ʒvij. of the Juice of Tartar candid, of Oyl of Mirtils of each ʒv. make a mixture, use this once every other Day, and no Accidents will be to be feared.

Note, In the Summer you may add what Campher you please.

Addition in Ulcers.

℞. Of this prepar'd Antimony ℥iij. of Col∣cotharine Oyle ℥ss. Lentiscine Oyle ℥iij.ss. make an Unguent. With this anoint round a∣bout the Ulcer. So it cures both the Cancer, Elephantia, and Estiomenes.

Oyle of the rindes of mountain Siler, is Lentiscine Oyle.

CHAP. II. Of Lithargiry.

The Virtues of Li∣thargiry are, in

• Cancer, and Fistula.
• Deparaved Tentigo.
• Estiomenes.
• Red Jaundies.
• Persian Fire.
• Wounds.

The Preparation of Lithargiry in the Can∣cer.

℞. LIthargiry beaten lbss. Water of Salt, Al∣lom of each lbj. White Vineger lbiv. mix all, and over Coals evaporate to the Con∣sumption of these Waters. Of this Lithargiry ℞. what you please, and with a like quantity of Fountain Water, extract the Colours for a Night, then dry the Extract.

Lithargiry after this manner prepar'd, is al∣so profitable for Fistula's.

The Preparation in the Esthiomenes.

℞. Lithargiry lbj. Tartar Calcin'd lbss. of Aquafortis, or Water of Soot of each q s. com∣mon

Salt melted, Roch-Allom of each ℥vj. In fire of the fourth degree Reverberate these, with the aforesaid Water, and reduce in man∣ner of an Alcali.

Water of Soot, is a Water distilling from Sooty Tiles in a rainy Season.

The Preparation in the Red Jaundies.

℞. Myrrh, Frankincense of each ℥j. Li∣thargiry ℥iv. most strong Vineger lbss. make a Decoction.

The Preparation in Wounds.

℞. Lithargiry four times whitened with Vi∣neger lbss. Juice of Featherfew, of the Lesser Comphry, of Round Aristolochy of each a like quantity; make a mixture with Mucila∣giny of Earthwormes.

The Preparation of Lithargiry for the depraved Tentigo.

℞. Lithargiry washed lbj. Roch-Allom lb••.ss. make a mixture, which being perfectly well ground, Reverberate in Fire of the ••ourth degree, for four hours space, then E••••ract the Alcali with Fountain 〈…〉〈…〉 remain∣ing Lithargiry, and a 〈…〉〈…〉 of Roch-Allom, proceed as 〈…〉〈…〉 the Lithargiry be all extracted.

The preparation is made, when the Lithar∣giry is put in Roch Allom for four hours. Then ℞. of this disti'd Alcali, of the Waters, of the Fountain, and of Soot of each lbss. mix altogether.

The Preparation in the Persian Fire.

℞. OF Lithargiry lbj. of Red Realgar ℥ij. Sal Armoniack lbss. mix them, and put the Mixture into a Sublimatory; from which sublime it ten or twelve times, then pour on hot Water, and the Lithargiry will be separated.

An Addition in the depraved Tentigo.

℞. Of this Lithargiry ℥j. of common Real∣ger ʒj. of the Juice, or Water of Celandine, q. s. make it up in manner of an Unguent.

With this anoint a Cloath very thin, and apply it four or five times. So the Skin will wax Red, and the Stink begon. Afterwards use this Receipt.

℞. Of this Lithargiry ℥j.ss. Mucilaginy of Fenugree, Earthworms of Nitree of each q. s. make an Unguent.

Note, Earthworms of Nitre, are Worms found in Dung.

An Addition in Wounds.

℞ Of this Lithargiry ℥iv. Oyle of Cam∣pher ℈j. Crocus Martis ℈iv. Reduce all to the form of an Unguent.

This must be used in Wounds, every Day anointing them very well, once or twice there with.

An Addition in the Estiomenes.

℞. Of this Lithargiry ℥iv. Oyle of Cam∣pher ℈j. Powder of Celandine, and Galls of each ℥ij. make a Powder. ℞. of this Lithar∣giry ʒiij. Mucilaginy of Comphry, Mucilagi∣ny of Earthworms of Nitre, Oyle of Myrtles of each q. s. This in the form of an Unguent, Cures.

An Addition in the Cancer.

℞. Of the Juce of Horehound, and Ar∣smart of each ℥j. Lithargiry prepar'd ℥ij. Oyle of the Yolks of Eggs q. s. reduce those to an Unguent.

An Addition in the Red Jaundies.

℞. Of this Lithargiry prepar'd ℥ss. Roch-Allom ℥ij. Water of Salt ℥j.ss.

An Addition in the Persian Fire.

℞. Choice Vitriol, ℥iv. Galls ℥ss. Frankin∣sense ℥j. Lithargiry prepar'd, the weight of all in Wine, and Vineger q. s.

While any burning is, so long must this be used. And the more the Foot Burns, the bet∣ter it is.

CHAP. III. Of Marcasite.

Gold or Silver Marchasite, is angular like a Dye.

The Virtues of Mar∣chasite are, in Restriction of the Blood, of the Menstrues, and Hemroides.

Preparation of Marchasite.

℞. OF Marchasite ℥iv. Pitch, Colophony of each ℥vj. Rosin of the Firr, the weight of all: Reduce these to a Calx.

Note, This reduction into Calx is made, by burning the matter in a Crucible, that it may flow as Wax, two or three times until it be ve∣ry Hot, &c.

The Preparation in Restriction.

℞. Of Marchasite very well beaten ℥ij. Oyl of Linum ℥vij. when these two are conjoyn'd, you must set the mixture on fire, then what remains is the true matter.

Preparation in the Hemroides.

℞. Marchasite ℥ss the most pure Alchol of Wine lbj. mix them, &c.

An Addition in Restriction of Blood.

℞. Of this Marchasite ʒj. Corals ʒss. Plan∣tane seed ℥ss. make a subtile Powder.

This must be streued on, and into Wounds, or mixed with Vineger, bound below the Wound, so it will cohibit the same.

They who by a fall Spit Blood, must drink the same Powder.

Addition in the Menstrues.

℞. Of this Marchasite ℥ss. Oyle of Sanda∣rach q. s. reduce it to the form of an Unguent.

In the immoderate Flux of the Menses, the Navel must be anointed twice or thrice.

Addition in the Hemroides.

℞. Of this Marchasite ℥iij. Salt Gemme, Mummy of each ʒj. make a Powder.

The swelling Hemroides being first cut, this Powder must be strewed in.

CHAP. IV. Of Kakimia.

The Virtues of Ca∣kimia are, in

• ...Dysentery.
• ...Diarrhaea.
• ...Lientery.

The Preparation in the Dysentery.

℞. OF Kakamia well beaten ℥vj. the Rust of Iron ℥ss. keep them in the second degree of Fire, for six or seven hours, After∣wards reduce the matter to an Alcali.

The Preparation in the Diarrhaea.

℞. Of Kakimia prepar'd as above, Oyl of Nutmegs enough to incorporate it, reduce it to the second degree in form of a Bolus, [or, reduce it to the form of a Bolus, by Fire of the second degree.]

Tte Preparation in the Lientry.

℞. Kakimia prepar'd as before, and Gum Arabick dissolv'd in Plantane Water; make a Bolus as before.

Addition in the Dysentery.

℞. Of this Kakimia ʒss. of Pidgeon assat q. s.

Addition in the Dyarrhaea.

℞. Of this Kakimia ʒj. Treacle ʒiij. Ter∣ra Sigillata ʒss. make a Bolus. The Dose from ʒj to ʒij.ss. give it Morning, Noon, and Night.

Every third Day abstein; afterwards repeat it, so doing thrice.

Addition in the Lyentery.

℞. Of Kakimia prepar'd ʒj. Crocus Martis ʒij. Red Corals ʒss. Treacle q. s. make a Bo∣lus. Dose from ʒij. to ʒiij. or ʒiv. Morning and Evening every Day.

CHAP. V. Of Tutia.

The virtues of Tutia are, in

• Blemishes of the Eyes.
• Whiteness, and Nodes of the Eyes.
• Bunches, or Crookedness.

The Preparation for Blemishes of the Eyes.

℞. OF Tutia ℥j. white Vitriol, Juice of Eye∣bright of each a like quantity; make it in manner of a Bolus, by the second degree of Fire.

Hence is made an Unguent profitable for the Eyes.

The Preparation in the Albugo, or Whiteness of the Eyes.

This preparation is made, by extinguishing Tutia in Milk, and afterward infusing it in Rosewater for a Night. This Water put into the Eye, takes away the white Cloudiness.

In Bunches.

℞. Of Tutia ℥iv. Salt fuse, Calx vive of each ℥vj. make, S. S. S. and reduce the matter to

an Alkali, by Fire of the fourth degree.

Addition in Blemishes of the Eyes

℞. Of this Tutia ʒss. Viscosity of Frogs ʒij. Oyl of Tyles ℈ss. make a Collyrium.

If blemishes, or spotts in the Eyes appear yellowish, and shine, they are reverted.

Addition in the Albugo.

℞. Of this Tutia ʒj. white Vitriol ʒvij. Campher beaten ℈jss. make a mixture with water of Roses, or Fennel.

All Animals that have Feet are obnoxiaus to this Disease.

The Albugo invades the Eyes in Goats, and other Animals as well as ••in Man. In Men this Water must be adhibited with Campher, to prevent Inflamation.

Addition in Bunches.

℞. Of this Tutia ℥j Salt Anatron, or ••ae•• Vitri, Salt fuse of each ℥j. Distil'd Urin ℥xij. make a mixture.

The Process is, to give this mixture to be drank by the strumose Persons, Morning, and Evening, for three or four weeks together. This Medicine takes away all Bunches except of the Aged.

CHAP. VI. Of Talk.

The vertues of Talk are, in

• ...Ulcers.
• ...Humid Wounds.

The Preparation in Wounds.

℞. TAlk, Ashes of Bones, Oats, of each equal weight; Reverberate them for a day and a Night in Fire of the fourth degree, then wash and dry the Calx.

Talk dryeth the bottom, or Basis of a Wound, that it cannot pass into a Fistula: So also in Ulcers it dryes powerfully: It must not be used above three days.

Addition in Wounds and Ulcers.

℞. Of this Talk ℥j. Liquor of Mummy, and Turpentine wash'd, of each enough to deduce it to the form of an Unguent.

It cures the Esthiomenous, Cancrous, and o∣ther running Ulcers.

CHAP. VII. Of Calaminaris.

The vertues of Cala∣minaris are, for

• ...Plaisters.
• ...Colliriums,
• ...& The Persian 〈◊〉〈◊〉.

Both in Ulcers, and in Wounds add Cala∣minaris; in Plaisters where incarnating is need∣ful. For Colliriums, i•• neither the Albugo, nor Blemishes of the Eyes be, as in Red, or Blood-shot Eyes, it is a Principal Experiment.

The Preparation of Calaminaris for Plaisters.

℞. OF Calaminaris wash'd (that is pure) ℥j. Colcothar, Sulphur vive of each, ℥j.ss. make S. S. S. give to it Fire of the fourth de∣gree for one Day and Night, then wash the Calx.

Preparations for Unguents.

℞. Of this Calaminaris prepar'd ℥iij. Oyl of the Yolks of Eggs ʒj. make a Bolus with Gum Arabick, administring Fire of the se∣cond degree; then wash the matter.

Preparation for the Eyes.

℞. Of this prepar'd Calaminaris ℥j. distill'd Vineger ℥vj. make an Extraction then dry it.

Preparation for the Persian Fire.

℞. Of crude Calaminaris lbss. Water of Water Lilly ℥vj Plumose Allom ℥ss. digest these in a Glass for a Weeks space, then distil the digested matter.

This is the description of Geber; but Peter de Argillata errs in thi•• description; for it is a Medicament for the Pana••ition, and not to Combustions.

Preparation for the Persian Fire.

℞. Of the Apostolicon Plaister ℥vj. Cala∣minaris ℥ss. Campher ʒj. make a Plaister.

In Unguents.

℞. Of the Agrippine Unguent ℥iv. Un∣guent of Flos Aeris ℥ss Calaminaris ʒx. make a mixture; this is excellent in Ulcers, Itch, and in the Scab.

Addition in Colliriums of the Eyes.

℞. Of Calaminaris ℥j. Waters of Eyebright, Fennel, Roses of each ʒiij. make a Collirium, &c.

Addition in the Persian Fire.

℞. Of Calaminaris ℥vJ. Water of Vitriol, and of Galls, some use Atramentum Sutorium, both in the Persian Fire, and in the Jaundies.