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Balneum contra suppressionem Menstruorum pro∣batum, or an approved Bath against the suppression of the Terms.
Take of the whole plant of Mugwort four ounces, roots of Angelica, Madder, Asparagus and Smallage, of each two ounces; seeds of Parsley, Iuniper-berries, and Bay∣berries ••••••ked, red Myrrh, of each a dram and a half; the herbs Centaury, Savin and Pennyroyal, of each an ounce; Fenil, Mother of Thyme and Balm, of each six drams; Wormwood, Groundpine, Horehound, Pellitory, Nep, Mercury and Rosemary, of each half an ounce. Let them boil in a large Vessel in a sufficient quantity of River-water to the consumption of the third part, then put it into a bathing Tub for use.
Virtue and Use. Let the Woman sit in it up to the Navil, and continue in it for half an hour, then let her be dryed and put to bed: yet this is not to be used once only, but to be repeated three or four times a week.