But if you intend to have it Purge a little, add
towards the latter end the Leaves of Senna, and
of the Pulp of Tamarinds, each one Ounce,
and after it is boyled, three Ounces of Syrup of
Roses solutive, or of Succory with Rhubarb▪
Fourthly, Topicks must be applied to the
lower part of the Belly.
Take of Oyl of sweet Almonds (washed with
the Waters of Barly, Gourds, and Roses, each
a like quantity) one Drachm of Hens-fat, But∣ter,
and Goats-milk, each half an Ounce, of
the Juice of Gourds, Endive or Violets, each
six Drachms, with Wax make a Liniment, Oynt∣ment
or Plaister, as the Woman likes best. But
it will do most good, if the Part be Fomented
before with a Decoction of Lettice, Violets,
Marsh-mallows, Fumitory, Mallows, and the
like; and to open the Passages, add the Leaves
of Maiden-hair, Mercury and Mugwort▪
a Bath may be also made of these.
Night Glisters also wonderfully Cool the
Womb and the whole Body.
Take of Chicken-broath altered with the fore∣said
Herbs six Ounces, of the Oyl of Sweet-almonds
and Violets, each two Ounces, of Sug∣gar
one Ounce, Yolks of Eggs two, mingle them,
let it be retained, if she can all the Night; and
when the Heat is very much, stuff the Chicken
for this Decoction with Conserve of Roses.
If the Disease proceed from Dryness, it
must be Cured with moistning Meats of