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TAke Leaves of Sena four ounces, roots of Poly∣pody an ounce, black Hellebore an ounce, Tro∣ches Alhandal, Orange peel, Cummin seeds, of each half an ounce; Pontick Wormwood, Groundpine, Carduus and Pauls Betony, of each a handful; the Cordial flowers, flowers of Stoechas, lesser Centaury and Chamo∣mil, of each three pugils. Let them be a little bruised,
and then infused in a sufficient quantity of Spanish Wine, then boil it away upon a gentle fire to the third part, let all be strongly prest and strained; and in two pound of the strained Liquor dissolve of the best bright Aloe succotrina sixteen ounces. Keep it stirring in a warm place, till it grows thick; and add Species of Diamoschu dulce and Diambrae, of each half an ounce; magistery of red Myrrh and Mastich, Oriental Saffron, of each three drams; Oyls of Chamomil, white Amber re∣ctified, Rosemary, Cummin and Caraway seeds, of each ten grains. Let them be mixed and well incorpora∣ted into a just consistence of Pills stuff.
Virtue, Use, and Dose. It is proper for all vices and pains of the Head, the Vertigo, Hemicrania, Epilepsic, &c. it strengthens the sight, and preserves the vigor of the mind; it repairs and restores lost hearing; it is excellent in Hypochondriack Melancholy, and other melancholy Affects, in the Cancer, Elephantiasis, Quartans, black Jaundice, &c. it opens all obstru∣ctions as well of the Liver as Spleen, and also puri∣fies the Blood; it pleas••ntly and gently purges the Stomach of thick, flatu••••nt, and vicious humors, and strengthens digestion; and lastly it preserves all the internal members from putrefaction. The dose is from a scruple to a dram.