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 ...

Lucatellus Balsam, in Latin, Balsamum L••∣catelli.

Take of the best yellow Wax, one pound, m•• it over a gentle fire, in a pint of Canary-wine then add of the best Oyl of Olives, and of Veni•• Turpentine, washed till it is white in Rose-wate•• each a pound and an half; boyl them gently till th•• Wine is evaporated, then take it from the fire, 〈◊〉〈◊〉 sprinkle into it two ounces of red Sanders fin•• powdred; continue stirring of it till it is cold.

Virtues. This is an excellent Balsam, cures ulcers, either within or without the body, is good 〈◊〉〈◊〉 bruises and old aches, and is good for coughs and 〈◊〉〈◊〉

beginning of consumptions; but of it self it is a nau∣••eous medicine, and offends the stomach.

The following Composition makes it more agre∣able to the stomach. Take of Conserve of Hips, and of this Balsam, each equal parts.

Dose. The quantity of a nutmeg may be taken morning and evening.