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 ...

Simple Oyntments.

White Oyntment, in Latin, Unguentum Album.

Take unripe oyl of Roses nine ounces, of Ce∣ass washed in Rose water, and well rubbed three unces, of white Wax two ounces, having melted

the Wax in the Oyl, add the Ceruss after it 〈◊〉〈◊〉 been frequently washed in Fountain water, and ••∣terwards in Rose water, being dried and sifted m•••• an Oyntment, add of Camphor rub'd with a 〈◊〉〈◊〉 drops of the Oyl of Almonds two drams, and th•• it is Camphorized.

Virtues. It is an excellent cooling and drying oy••∣ment, and is g••od for burns, and inflammations, ••∣dries ulcers, cures galls, and takes off itching.

Unguentum Aegyptiacum.

Take of Verdegrease finely powdred parts 〈◊〉〈◊〉 of Honey fourteen parts, of sharp Vinegar sev•• parts, boil them all with a gentle fire to a due co••∣sistence, and redish colour.

Virtues. It's an excellent oyntment to cleanse s•• did ulcers, and to eat down proud flesh.

Oyntment or Liniment of Gum Elemi, •• Latin, Unguentum, sive Linimen•••••• Gummi Elemi.

Take of Gum Elemi and of Turpentine of 〈◊〉〈◊〉 Firr each an ounce and an half, of old Sheeps S•• cleansed two ounces, of old Hogs grease o•• ounce, mix them and make a Liniment.

Virtues. It eases pain in sores, it heal ulcers many parts of the body; but is chiefly used for wo•••• and ulcers in the head.

Basilicon.

Take of yellow Wax, of Rosin of the pine, Beef Suer, Greek or Ship Pitch, Turpentine, O••

banum, Myrrh, each one ounce, Oyl five ounces, owder the Olib••num and Myrrh, and with the ••••st being melted, make an Oyntment.

Virtues. It is esteemed a good digestive, it asswa∣••s all manner of pains, it in••••rns and heals, it al∣•• gives ••ase in the Gout.

Oyntment of Marshmallows, in Latin, Un∣guentum di••l••heae.

Take of th•• fresh roots of Marsh-mallows bruis∣•• two pound, of Linseed, and Fenugreek seed, ••ch one pound, infuse them three days in four quarts •• water, then boil them gently, and press out the ••ucilage, whereof take two pound, common Oyl ••o quarts, boil them together, till the wa••ry part •• the Mucilage is consumed; then add of Wax ••e pound, of Rosin half a pound, of Turpentine ••o ounces, boil it to the consi••tence of an Oynt∣••nt.

Virtues. It softens, discusses, digests, eases the ••ns of the breast and sides, and of a pleurisy, the ••ts affected being anointed with it.

Unguentum Diapompholigos.

Take of Oyl of Roses twelve ounces, of the ••e of the berries of Garden Night-shade, six oun∣•• of white Wax, and of Ceruss washt, each four ••ces, of Lead infused in the sharpest Vinegar, •• dried and beaten, of Pompholix prepared, •• two ounces, of pure Franckincense one ounce, •• the oyl and juice gently, till the juice is consu∣d, then add the Wax, then the Powders made fine▪

stir them continually till they are cold, then mak•• an Oyntment.

Virtues. It cools, dries, and gives ease, and i•• e••∣cellent for curing ulcers.

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••••

Oyntment of Elecampane with Mercury, Latin, Unguentum Enulatum cum M••∣curio.

It is made of the foregoing Oyntment, with•• ounces of quicksilver added to it extingui•••• not only with the spittle or the juice of Lem•• but also with the Oyl of Turpentine, kept a •• for this purpose, and with part of the lard, they •• be well mixed by continual stirring in a •• Mortar.

Virtues. It is more powerful then the for•• it is used for pains and nod••s in the skin, •• seabs and ulcers.

Note. Purging must be used often, when this ••yntment is ordered; for otherwise there will be ••nger of its fluxing.

Oyntment of Bays, in Latin, Unguentum Laurinum.

Take of Bay leaves bruised one pound, berries the same bruised half a pound, Colewort leaves ••r ounces, Ox-feet Oyl ••ive pounds, beef Suet two ••unds, boil them and strain them, make an Oynt∣••ent.

Virtues. It is good to be used in all cold distempers, ••ich affect the nerves and joynts, it expels wind ••en in glysters.

Unguentum Nutritum.

Take of Litharge of Gold finely powdred, half ••ound, Wine Vinegar five ounces, Oyl of Roses ••ound, grind the Litharge in a Mortar, pouring ••on it by turns, sometimes the Oyl, sometimes the ••negar; stir it till the Vinegar does not appear, ••d till the Oyntment is white.

Virtues. It is cooling and drying, and gives ease, cures diseases of the skin.

Oyntment of Tobacco, in Latin, Unguen∣tum è Nicotiana.

Take of the leaves of Tobacco two pounds, of ••sh Hogs grease well washed one pound, beat it a Marble Mortar, add three ounces of red Wine, ••u••e them all night, then boil them over a gentle ••e, to evaporate the Wine; strain it, and put it

upon the fire again, and add to it of the juice Tobacco a pint, of Venice Turpentine four ounc•• boil it again to evaporate the juices. Lastly, A•• of the roots of round Birthwort powdered, t•• ounces, of yellow Wax a sufficient quantity; m•• an Oyntment.

Virtues. It's an excellent Oyntment to ease p••i•• it is good for bruises and wounds, for the biting•• venomous Beasts, for old scabs, itch, tetters, ri•• ••orms.

Oyn••ment of sharp pointed Dock, in La••i•• Unguentum ex Oxylap••tho.

Take of the roots of sharp pointed Dock, bo••∣ed in Vinegar till they are sof••, pulp them, of S••∣phur washed in the juice of Lemons, each an ou•• and an half, of Hogs grease washed often in 〈◊〉〈◊〉 juice of Scabious, half a pound, of Popul•••• Oyntment, moistned with the juice of Elecamp•••• half an ounce, add a few drops of Oyl of R••o••∣um, and mingle them all in a Mortar, and so m•• an Oyntment.

Virtues. It is chiefly used for the Itch, and 〈◊〉〈◊〉 Cu••aneous diseases.

O••ntment for the eyes, in Latin, Ungue∣tum Ophthalmicum.

Take of Sheeps Suet well washed in Plan•••• and Rose water, one ounce, of Lapis Calam••∣ris, and prepared Tutty, each two scruples, white Lead washed two drams, mingle them •• and make an Oyntment.

Virtues. It is good for inflam••ation of the eyes, to ••e pains, and to dry up rheums.

Pomatum.

Take of fresh Hogs Lard three pounds, of fresh eeps Suet nine ounces, of Apples called Pom-wa∣••s, paired and sliced one pound nine ounces, of ••grant Rose water six ounces, of the roots of Flo∣••tine Orris grosly powdred six drams; boil them gether in a Bath till the Apples are soft; then strain without pressing, then heat it again a little, and ash it with fresh Rose water, and add to every ••und of the Oyntment twelve drops of Oyl of ••odium.

Virtues. It is cooling, and eases pain, it takes off •• roughness of the skin and pimples, and heals chaps the hands and lips, and the like.

The red drying Oyntment▪ in Latin, Unguen∣tum Rubrum desiccativum.

Take of Oyl of Roses, Omphacin, one pound, •• white Wax five ounces, melt them and sprinkle ••o them, of Lemnian Earth, Bole Armonick, •• Lapis Calamminaris finely powdred, each four ••nces, of Litharge, of Gold, and Ceruss, each ree ounces, of Camphir one dram, make an yntment.

Virtues. It dries, heals and skins / sores, and stops ••xes of humours.