Acetum Rhizoticum, or a Vinegar of Roots.
Take the roots of Tormentil, Snakeweed, Burnet, An∣gelica, Valerian, Masterwort, Devils-bit, white Dicta∣mus, Elicampane, Swallow-wort, Zedoary and Burdock,
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Take the roots of Tormentil, Snakeweed, Burnet, An∣gelica, Valerian, Masterwort, Devils-bit, white Dicta∣mus, Elicampane, Swallow-wort, Zedoary and Burdock,
of each half an ounce. Let them infuse in a sufficient quantity of Wine Vinegar impregnate with Sage, and after due digestion strain it, and keep it for use.
Virtue, Use, and Dose. These three preceding Vi∣negars have great force against pestilential Poysons, and are armed with various virtues to that purpose; for if the Nostrils or Pulses be often wet therewith, or a Sponge wet therewith, and often smelt to, or Flints or Bricks red-hot and quenched in it, and the Liquor drunk, is very effectual both for Preservation and Cure; but in the Cure a spoonful or two may be given to provoke Sweat, the strength of the Patient considered; but for Preservation half a spoonful is sufficient.