The London dispensatory, reduced to the practice of the London physicians wherein are contain'd the medicines, both Galenical and chymical, that are now in use ... / by John Pechey ...

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The London dispensatory, reduced to the practice of the London physicians wherein are contain'd the medicines, both Galenical and chymical, that are now in use ... / by John Pechey ...
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Pechey, John, 1655-1716.
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London :: Printed by F. Collins for J. Lawrence ...,
1694.
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Dispensatories.
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Compound powder of Senna, in Latin, Pul∣vis Sennae Compositus Major.

Take of the seeds of Anise, Carraways, Fennel, Cumin, Spicknard, Cinnamon, Galingal, each half an ounce, Liquorice, Gromwel, each an ounce, of Senna the weight of all, make a powder.

Virtues. It is a gentle purge, and expels wind.

Dose. Two or three drams of it may be taken at a time.

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