Diascordium.
Take of Cinnamon, woody Cassia, each half an ounce, of true Scordium one ounce, of Dittany of Crete, Tormentile, Bistort, Galbanum, Gum Arabick, each half an ounce, of Storax Calamit, four drams
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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and an half, of Opium, and the seeds of Sorrel, each one dram and an half, of Gentian half anounce, Bole Armonick, of Lemnian Earth sealed, half an ounce, o•• long Pepper, and Ginger, each two drams, of white Honey Clarified, two pound and an half, of Sugar of Roses one pound, of good Canary eight ounces▪ make an Electuary.
Virtues. It is good against Malignity, and t•• prevent Infection; it is good to stop all sorts of Fluxes▪ and it gives rest; it is also good to stop the Hickup.
Dose. A dram, or two drams of it may be tak∣en at a time, but a scruple or less may be sufficient for a child.