Pilulae Rudii.
Take of Coloquintida, six drams, of Agarick Scammony, the roots of black Hellebore and Tur∣bith, each half an ounce, of Succotrine, Aloes, one ounce, of Cinnamon, Mace, and Cloves, each two scruples; the Coloquintida must be cleared from the seeds, and cut small, the Agarick rasped, the Hellebore, Turbith, and spices powdred gros••y▪ then pour on so much spirit of Wine as will rise six fingers breadth above the matter; infuse them four days in a gentle heat; then strain it hard, and dissolve in it, the Scammony and Aloes well clean∣sed; then put the liquor into a glass alembick, and distil it, till what remains becomes of the consi∣stence of honey, of which make a mass.
Virtues. It is an excellent general purging Pill.
Dose. A scruple, or two scruples may be taken at a time.