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 ...

Diaphaenicon.

Take of the pulp of Dates cleansed and boil•• in Hydromel, half a pound 〈◊◊〉〈◊◊〉 Penids thre•• ounces, of sweet Almonds blanched 〈◊〉〈◊〉 ounces a•• an half; all being beat and m••xed add a pou•• of clarified Honey, boil them a little, then sprin•••• into them of Ginger, long Pepper, and Mace, C••∣namon, of the leaves of Rue dryed, of the seeds •• Fennel and Daucus, each two drams, of Turb•• finely powdred four ounces, of Diagrydium •• ounce and an half; make an Electuary.

Virtues. It is used in Glisters, to expel wind,

Dose. H••lf an ounce, or six drams may be gi••∣en at a time.