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POSTSCRIPT.
HAving often prescrib'd the Carminative Spirit of Sylvius, and also his preser∣vative water against the Plague, and his Carminative Plaster, &c. I will here give you the Receipts of them in English, that you may make them for your own use, as you see occasion.
The Carminative Spirit of Sylvius.
Take Angelica-root two drachms; the Roots of Masterwort, and Galangal, of each three drachms; the Tops of Rosemary, sweet Marjoram, Garden-rue, Centaury the less, Basil, of each one handfull; Bay-berries six drachms; the Seed of Angelica, Lovage, and Anise-seed, of each an ounce; Ginger, Nut∣megs, Mace, of each half an ounce; Cina∣mon one ounce and half; Cloves, Orange∣peel, of each two drachms. All these things being grosly bruised, pour thereon Spirit of Malaga or Spanish-wine six pints.
Digest them two days in Balneo Marioe, and draw off all the Spirit.
You may pour upon what remains the same quantity of Spirit of Wine; and after two days digestion, draw it off as before,