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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Title: 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 ...
Author: Pechey, John, 1655-1716.
Publication: London :: Printed by F. Collins for J. Lawrence ...,; 1694.
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Oyntment of Elecampane, in Latin, Ungu••••∣tum Enulatum.

Take of the roots of Elecampane boiled in V••∣negar, that is not very sharp, bruised and p••lp•• one pound, of Turpentine washed in the same ••∣coction two ounces, of yellow Wax one ounce, •• old Hogs Lard salted, and of old Oyl, each ••o•• ounces, of common Salt half an ounce, to the L•••• Wax, and Oyl melted, add the Turpentine, •• pulp of Elecampane, and the Salt finely powder•• make an Oyntment.

Virtues. It cures scabs, itch, tetters, ring-w••••