Polypody, in Latin Po∣lypodium.
The Root is rec∣kon'd among Purging Me∣dicines; but it purges very
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The Root is rec∣kon'd among Purging Me∣dicines; but it purges very
gently. 'Tis very proper in Obstructions of the Me∣sentery, Liver and Spleen; for the Scurvy, and Hypo∣chondriack Diseases. 'Tis generally used in Decocti∣ons, with other purging Medicines. Take of the Root of Polypody of the Oak half an Ounce, of Dodder of Thyme three Drams, of Sena half an Ounce, of Tamarinds six Drams, of Coriander-seeds three Drams, of Yellow Sanders two Drams; boyl them in fourteen Ounces of Fountain-water till four Ounces are consum'd; add two Drams of Agarick, and one Dram and an half of Rubarb; strain it, and clarifie it, and add two Ounces of the purging Sy∣rup of Apples: Take six Ounces once in three or four Days. This is proper for Melancholy People. Take of the Roots of Polypody, Bugloss, Scorzonera, Bark of Tamaris, and Roots of Cappars, each half an Ounce; of Spleen-wort one Handful and an half; of Agrimony, Maiden-hair, Balm, Dodder, and Tops of Hops, each half an Handful; of Flowers of Broom and Borage, each two Pugils; the Parings of four Pippins; boyl them, with a Chicken, in Spring-water, for thin Broth: Take a good Draught Morning and Evening, with fifteen Grains of Cream of Tartar dissolv'd in it, and fast two Hours after. This is good in Hy∣pochondriack Diseases.