Unguentum Pleuriticum, or an Unguent for the Pleurisie.

Take the Fat of Field-Mice four ounces, May But∣ter without salt two ounces, oyl of Walnuts, sweet Al∣monds, of Poppy by expression, and oyl of Bays, of each an ounce; juyce of wild Poppy flowers six ounces. Mix them, and boil all to the consumption of the Juyce; afterward add Oyl of distilled Chamomil and Dill, of each a dram and a half; oyl of Bricks and Cummin seed, of each a dram. Again mix them, and with a suffi∣cient quantity of white Wax make an Unguent.

Virtue and Use. After the beginning of its vio∣lence, and in allaying the pain of the Pleurisie, and dissolving the Imposthume, this Unguent is of won∣derful use, which is applied to the part grieved, not ceasing from anointing till the pain desists: And know for your credit, that this Remedy is effectually prevalent, used to any other strong pain in the whole body, to the great profit of the Patient. Note, That Plasters and Unguents in all Pectoral diseases, ought to be laid upon the Breast before, and upon the Back behind; but in the Pleurisie they must be applied more upon the Sides.