Thesaurus & armamentarium medico-chymicum, or, A treasury of physick with the most secret way of preparing remedies against all diseases : obtained by labour, confirmed by practice, and published out of good will to mankind : being a work of great use for the publick / written originally in Latine by ... Hadrianus à Mynsicht ...; and faithfully rendred into English by John Partridge ...

SECT. XVI. Of Syrups. (Book 16)

Syrupus Perlarum Orientalium, or Syrup of Oriental Pearls.

TAke water of Roses, Borage and Bugloss, of each six ounces; Salt of Oriental Pearls half an ounce.

These being mixed and dissolved, add of sweet Al∣monds a quantity sufficient to make an Emulsion, with which afterward mix white Sugar a pound, and then boil it to the consistence of a Syrup.

Virtue, Use, and Dose. It roborates the Heart, Brain and Memory, preserves the Body sound. It relieves the Consumptive, and keeps off Old age. It drys up vicious Humors, amends Milk in Women, restores the humidum Radicale, and increaseth Seed in both Sexes. It is also a certain Preservative from the A∣poplexy, Epilepsie and Palsie, and is to be given di∣vers times in the week. The dose is from half an ounce to six drams, by it self or with other Speci∣ficks.

Syrupus Corallorum rubrorum, or Syrup of red Coral.

Take Tincture of red Roses extracted with Succory∣water, distilled from the juyce of the whole Plant, and as it were red, ten ounces, Salt of red Coral half an ounce. These being mixed, dissolved and filtred, add of white Sugar a pound, exprest juyce of Barberries and Goosber∣ries, of each four ounces. Again mix them, and bring all into the consistence of a Syrup.

Virtue, Use, and Dose. It comforts the weakness of the Heart, and much increaseth its strength: It miti∣gates the intemperate heat of the Liver, Spleen and Reins, and wonderfully relieves them in Obstructi∣ons. It cures any Haemorrhage, mundifies the blood through the whole body. It is a good Remedy for cholerick Vomitings. It allays Thirst, refrigerates and strengthens the Stomach. It restores and amends the other internal Bowels distempered by heat: Whence it is a great Secret in the Dysentery, Lien∣tery, pains in the Guts, Liver-fluxes, Gonorrhoea, Flux from the Womb, &c. It is also good in con∣tagious

Diseases, and gives ease in malignant Deflu∣xions and Colliquations. It strengthens and preserves the Child in the Womb, and prevents Abortion, if while she goes with Child she takes half a spoonful at a time twice in a month. The dose is from half an ounce to an ounce, either by it self, or in appropriate Medicines.

Syrupus Vitriolato-rosatus, or a vitriolated Syrup with Roses.

In the Preparation of our Magistery of Corals (al∣ready mentioned) a red Liquor will remain in the se∣paration of the Coral from the Menstruum; to which if a sufficient quantity of white Sugar be added and boiled to the consistence of a Syrup, it will be red, and a most noble and efficacious Medicine, very pro∣fitable in the Plague, Epidemical Diseases, Feavers, Dysenteries, Liver-fluxes, vices of the Stomach, Scurvy, obstructions of the Liver and Spleen, Inflam∣mations, and many other Diseases. The dose is from an ounce to two, by it self or with other appropriate Vehicles.

Syrupus Cephalicus, or a Syrup for the Head.

Take the juyce of Carduus and Millefoil depurated, of each a pound; water of Lavender and Betony, of each half a pound; roots of Avens and Peony, of each an ounce; Cassia lignea, Nutmegs, Cubebs, of each an ounce and a half; Marjoram, Vervain, Rosemary and Origa∣num, of each three drams; flowers of Lilies of the val∣ley, Teil∣tree, Primroses, Rosemary and red Roses, of each two drams; seeds of Lavender, Fenil, Sage and Peony, of each a dram and a half; wood of Aloes, Mi∣sleto of the Oak, Oriental Saffron, of each a dram. Boil them to the consumption of the third part; after∣ward let them be strained and clarified, and then add of white Sugar a sufficient quantity to bring it

into a Syrup according to Art, which aromatize with Species Diamoschu dulce and Diambrae, of each a dram.

Virtue, Use, and Dose. It is an excellent Remedy in all dangerous distempers of the Head, as inveterate Head-ach, Hemicrania, Epilepsie, Apoplexy, Palsie, &c. It roborates the Head, Brain, and Ventricle, and is agreeable to those who are troubled with a trembling of the Head and Heart. The dose is from half an ounce to an ounce, by it self or with other appropriate Medicines.

Syrupus Pectoralis, or a Syrup for the Breast.

Take roots of Liquorish sliced, Coltsfoot, of each two ounces; roots of Elicampane, Flower-de-luce, Angelica, of each an ounce; both sorts of Lungwort, Maidenhair, sharp Sage, Horehound, Scabious, of each half an ounce; flowers of Coltsfoot, Violets, Chamomil and Hearts-ease, of each two drams. Let them be cut, bruised, and infused in water of Carduus and Fenil, of each three pound; of Mallows, Fluellin and Marsh-mallows, of each a pound. Let them be boiled to the consumption of the third part. Take of this Liquor strained six pound, and infuse in it small Raisons four ounces, seeds of Carduus, Anise, Roman Nettles, Quinces and Myrtle∣berries, of each half an ounce; of Dates, Iujubes, Se∣bestens and fat Figs, of each twenty one. Boil them again to the consumption of the third part, and then let them be strongly prest and strained. Take of this strained Liquor four pound, white Sugar two pound Boil them again, and as they are boiling aromatize it with Oriental Saffron, Cardamoms the less, Mace and Cinamon, of each two drams. Let these be tyed up in a thin Cloth, and boil together with the rest, till it comes to the consistence of a Syrup; to which last of all add three ounces of Cinamon-water, and keep it for use.

Virtue, Use, and Dose. It is of wonderful force and power in all affects of the Thorax, Vitals, Destilla∣tions and Obstructions; for it cuts and attenuates thick Humors. It is also of good use in Consumpti∣ons, Wastings, and Ulcers of the Lungs: And is a present Remedy for Asthma's and Coughs, and is profitably used in the pains of the Hypochonders, and a Pleurisie beginning. It dissolves suppurated matter, and helps to cast it forth; and is a great Secret in Hoarsness and defect of the Voice. The dose is from half an ounce to six drams, by it self or in appro∣priate Vehicles.

Syrupus Asthmaticus, or a Syrup for the Asthma.

Take white Sugar Candy a pound, water of Lohoch sanum eight ounces, Syrup of Horehound and Liquorish, of each four ounces; Syrup of Maidenhair and Iujubes, of each three ounces; Syrup of Hyssop and the juyce of Violets, of each two ounces. Mix them all well toge∣ther, and boil them to the consistence of a Syrup.

Virtue, Use, and Dose. It doth chiefly help in the Asthma and Pleurisie. It safely cleanseth, opens and inlargeth the Thorax and Lungs, and also opens Ob∣structions. It helps wheesing dry Coughs; and is profitably given in the pain of the Breast and Hypo∣chonders, the Stone in the Reins, &c. It is also ve∣ry agreeable to old people, and those who are cold by Nature. The dose is by it self, or with Pectoral Waters, from half an ounce to an ounce.

Syrupus Cordialis, or a Cordial Syrup.

Take Cinamon two ounces, roots of Bugloss an ounce, flowers of red Roses, Borage, Balm and Violets, of each half an ounce; Cardamoms the less, Nutmegs, wood of Aloes, of each two drams; Oriental Saffron and Mace, of each a dram. All being cut and bruised, let them be macerated in three pound of good odoriferous

Wine, until the Wine hath imbibed all the virtue of the Ingredients; then boil it to the consumption of a pound. Take of this Liquor strained two pound, white Sugar a pound and a half. Boil these together, and toward the end add of each of our Cordial Waters four ounces. And boil all to the just consistence of a Syrup.

Virtue, Use, and Dose. It exhilarates and daily in∣creaseth the Magnanimity of the mind, and is a most efficacious Medicine in almost all melancholy Disea∣ses. Moreover it is of singular use in the passions of the Heart proceeding from grief or sorrow, and this it doth by roborating of that part. The dose is from half an ounce to an ounce by it self, or in other conve∣nient Vehicles.

Syrupus de Cassia Lignea.

Take Gelly of Quinces a pound. Boil it over a gen∣tle fire to the thickness of Honey; then mix with it our Tincture of Cassia lignea so much as may bring it to the consistence of a Syrup: at last add to it an ounce of Elaeosaccharum of Cassia lignea, and again mix them and reserve it for use.

Virtue, Use, and Dose. It is agreeable to old, weak and frigid Patients, and to those in whom the Radi∣cal moisture and natural heat are diminished. It comforts all the principal Members: It roborates the Heart and a cold Stomach. It helps the Syncope and trembling of the Heart: It allays Nauseousness, Vo∣miting and Hiccup. It takes away the ill savour of the Breath, and makes it sweet. The dose is from half an ounce to an ounce, either by it self, or in any other specifick Medicine.

Syrupus Diacitri Rosatus, or a compound Syrup of Citrons and Roses.

Take juyce of Citrons and Lemmons first strained through a cloth or strainer (but not prest) and tinctured

with powder of red Roses a pound, Rob of Barberries and Goosberries, of each seven ounces; Syrup of the juyce of unripe Grapes, Syrup of Vinegar, Rasberries and Straw∣berries, of each four ounces; Cinamon water buglossated, in which species Diarrhodon Abbatis hath been infused, two ounces, Nitre prepared a dram and a half. Mix them, and boil all into the consistence of a Syrup ac∣cording to Art.

Virtue, Use, and Dose. It potently refrigerates, pe∣netrates, drys, and defends the parts from Putrefa∣ction. It is of excellent use in malignant cholerick Feavers and other contagious Diseases. It power∣fully resists Sur feits by drinking, Poysons and Pesti∣lence. It extinguisheth Thirst, and all intemperate heat of the Head, Heart, Stomach, Liver, Spleen, Reins and Bowels. It provokes Sweat and Urine, represseth cholerick Vomitings, and cures the Cho∣lera. It helps the passions of the Heart, Dysenteries, and griping of the Guts, the body being first purged. The dose is from half an ounce to two, either by it self, or in any other Vehicle respecting the Disease.

Syrupus Antiscorbuticus, or a Syrup against the Scurvy.

Take of the juyce of Norway black Berries three pound, juyce of Watercresses, Brooklime, Sorrel and Scur∣vygrass, of each half a pound. These being mixed, add of white Sugar a pound and a half, and so make a Syrup according to Art.

Virtue, Use, and Dose. It is a most noble and ap∣proved Remedy against the Scurvy. The dose is from an ounce to two or three, by it self, or with our An∣tiscorbutick Water.

Syrupus de Pyrethro, or a Syrup of Pellitory.

Take of the best Agarick an ounce and a half, roots of Pellitory an ounce, roots of Acorus, Burnet and male

Peony, of each half an ounce; seeds of Peony and Fenil, Iuniper-berries, of each three drams; Motherwort, A∣grimony, Hyssop, Primrose, wild Mints, Nep, of each two drams; flowers of Lily of the valley, Mullein, Bu∣gloss and Rosemary, of each a dram and a half; Cina∣mon, Nutmegs and Cubebs, of each a dram All being cut and bruised, let them be infused in water of Sage and Rosemary, of each three pound. Let them stand and infuse a whole night, and then boil them to the consumption of the third part. Take of this Liquor strained and clear four pound, white Sugar two pound. Mix them, and boil them to the consistence of a Syrup.

Virtue, Use, and Dose. It is very useful in all passions of the Nerves, as the Palsie, Convulsions, Epilepsie, Hip-gout, &c. For it potently dissolves the peccant matter, and mitigates pain. The dose is from half an ounce to an ounce, by it self, or in any other con∣venient Vehicle.

Syrupus Nephriticus, or a Syrup against the Stone in the Reins.

Take of our Aqua Antinephritica and Lithontriptica, of each ten ounces; Salt of the Pearch stone and Crabs eyes, of each half an ounce. Being mixed and dissol∣ved, add flowers of Marsh-mallows new dryed as many as sufficeth. Let them stand in digestion a few days, until the Liquor be perfectly tinctured; afterward with two pound of white Sugar boil it to the consi∣stence of a Syrup.

Virtue, Use, and Dose. It is given to those troubled with the Stone and Gravel from an ounce to an ounce and a half, by it self, or with some other agreeable Vehicle; for it breaks and expels the Stone, though great, as you may see by daily Experience how sand and fragments of Stones lye at the bottom of the Urine.

Syrupus Stipticus, or a Stiptick Syrup.

Take Sloes ripe and dryed a pound, roots of water-Acorus, Snakeweed, Tormentil and Zedoary, of each an ounce; rinds of Pomegranates, dryed Quinces, of each half an ounce; Turkish Galls, red Roses, Balaustines, of each two drams; seeds of Sorrel, Bloodworth and Plantane, of each a dram and a half. Boil all accord∣ing to Art in a sufficient quantity of white Wine till it be perfectly tinctured. Take of this clear strained Liquor four pound, white Sugar two pound. Boil it again till it comes to the thickness of a Syrup, and let it be aromatized with Cinamon, Cloves, Mace, Nut∣megs, Oriental Saffron, white Ginger, the lesser Galan∣gal, of each a dram; wild Poppyflowers and Clovegilly∣flowers, of each half a dram. Let these be all tyed up in a thin Cloth, and boiled in the Syrup according to Art.

Virtue, Use, and Dose. It helps Hepatick Dysente∣ries that arise from the sharpness of the Humors. It moves Appetite to meat, helps those that cannot hold their water. But it is chiefly agreeable to those who are afflicted with long protracted Fluxes of the Belly, caused of a watry humor as well cold as hot. It stops Vomiting, the flux of the Haemorrhoids, o∣verflowing of the Terms, &c. The dose is from an ounce to two, universal Medicines being premised.

Syrupus Dysentericus laxativus, or a purging Syrup for a bloody Flux.

Take roots of Polypody of the Oak two ounces, Li∣quorish, Burnet, of each an ounce; roots of Tormentil and Succory, of each six drams; leaves of Harts-tongue, Agrimony, Fluellin, Knotgrass, of each half an ounce. Make a Decoction in water of Comfry-roots, Plan∣tane and Oak-leaves, of each a like quantity: boil it to the consumption of the third part, and strain it.

Take of this strained Liquor three pound, the best Rhu∣barb an ounce and a half, Mechoacan, yellow Myroba∣lans, leaves of Sena, of each an ounce; Troches of Agarick half an ounce, flowers of red Roses, white Li∣lies, Elder, Chamomil and Mullein, of each two drams; seeds of Anise, Quinces and Dill, of each a dram and a half; Cassia lignea, Cloves and Nutmegs, of each a dram. Let them infuse in a warm place all night, and in the morning let them be gently boiled, and strained and prest; and to the strained Liquor add of white Sugar two pound, and make it into a just consistence of a Syrup according to Art.

Virtue, Use, and Dose. It gently moves the Belly downwards without trouble, and purgeth all sharp and cholerick Humors, from whence proceed the Ulcerations of the Bowels. Moreover it mitigates the pain, and its purging operation being over, it stays the Flux. The dose in young people is from an ounce to an ounce and a half: But in those full-grown, from two ounces to three.

Syrupus Pantagogus.

Take roots of Polypody of the Oak, white Hermoda∣ctyls, of each four ounces; white and gummy Turbith, Mechoacan, of each two ounces; the best Rhubarb an ounce and a half, black Hellebore prepared, the best Ia∣lap, of each an ounce; Troches of Agarick, of all the Myrobalans, of each half an ounce. Let them be cut and bruised, and put into a sufficient quantity of white Wine, in which let them infuse for certain days; afterward boil them according to Art, and in four pound of the strained Liquor again infuse the following Ingredients: Sena three ounces, small Rai∣sons three ounces, Cream of Tartar an ounce, Maiden∣hair, Fluellin and Fumitory, of each half an ounce; Anise and Fenil seeds, of each two drams; flowers of

Peaches, Violets and Roses, of Acacia and Epithymum, of each a dram. Let them stand in Infusion all night, in the morning let them be boiled, strained and pres∣sed; and then with two pound of white Sugar boil them to the consistence of a Syrup, adding these things following, Cardamoms the less, Cloves, Galan∣gal the less, Mace, white Ginger, Cinamon, Spicknard, of each half a dram. Let them be pulverized and tyed up in a Linen cloth, and as they boil rub them in the Cloth, that as they boil with the Syrup, they may leave their virtue in it.

Virtue, Use, and Dose. It doth kindly, readily, and safely purge alk morbifick and peccant Humors in all Diseases where Purging is requisite, and it opens the obstructions of the Veins and Bowels. It is given to men or women of all ages, to Old folks and Chil∣dren, and to weak delicate bodies; yea, if need re∣quires, it is given to Women with Child, either by it self, or in waters that respect the part affected. But in robust bodies it is quickned with some other strong purgative Medicine, according to the diver∣sity of the Disease. The dose is from an ounce to two or three.

Syrupus Hydragogus, or a Water-purging Syrup.

Take German Flower-de-luce cleansed from its exterior bark, let it be well stamped and pressed, and the juyce pressed out put into a glass, and let it stand till it settle and grow clear of it self; then take of this Iuyce sixteen ounces, Cinamon water four ounces, Magistery of Gum of Peru an ounce. Let them infuse together in a Glass close stopt for twenty four hours, then pour it forth, and add to it sixteen ounces of white Sugar, spe∣cies Diarrhodon Abbatis, the best Rhubarb, of each half an ounce; red Sanders and roots of Alkanet, of each two drams. These being mixed must be tyed up in a

Cloth, and boiled with the Syrup to a just consi∣stence: And lastly, let the Syrup thus prepared be aromatized with Cloves, Cinamon, Mace, of each a dram; Gallia Moschata a scruple.

Virtue, Use, and Dose. It is a most glorious and Di∣vine Cathartick in the ill Habit of Body, and in Dro∣psies of all sorts, if from an ounce and a half to two ounces, more or less, according as the Belly is loose or bound, it be given twice or thrice in the week: For that Dropsie which cannot otherwise be cured by humane skill, is cured by this Syrup alone.