Hermodactyls, in La∣tin Hermodactylus.
Botanists do not agree about Hermo∣dactiles of the Shops. Some say they are the Roots of Colchicum: Others deny it: And the more Learn'd and Skilful make them to be different things. Take of Hermodactiles powder'd half a Dram, of Aloes-Suc∣cotrine one Scruple, of Powder of Cummin six Grains; make Pills accord∣ing to Art. Or, Take of White-wine three Ounces, of Hermodactiles powder'd two Drams, of Powder of Ginger one Scruple; min∣gle them, and let them stand in Infusion all Night; strain it, and add an Ounce and an half of Syrup of Betony, and make a Draught. Mag∣gravius mentions these Pills, and this Potion amongst his Phlegmagoges. Plaster of Hermodactiles of the Lon∣don-Dispensatory is made in the following manner: Take of the Plaster called Diachalcitis eight Ounces, of Burgundy-Pitch melted and strain'd four Ounces; of White Venice-Soap, and New Yellow Wax, each three Ounces; of Butter of Oranges one Ounce; of the Seeds of Cummin and Hermodactiles, each one Ounce and an half; of the Leaves of dried Worm∣wood, of the Flowers of Camomile, and of Floren∣tine-Orris, each half an Ounce; powder fine those