Simyle Diachylon, in Latin, Diachylon Simplex.
Take of the Mucilages of Fenugreek, and Lin∣seed, and of the roots of Marshmallows, each one pound, of old clear oyl three pound, of Litharge of Gold, a pound and an half, that you may have a sufficient quantity of the Mucilage; take of the seeds of Fenugreek, and Flax seed, and of the roots of Marsh-mallows, each three ounces, of common water three quarts; the Litharge must be finely powdred, and being well mixed with the oyl must boil over a gentle fire to the consistence of Honey; take it from the fire, and let it cool, then add the Mucilages, and boil them with a gentle fire, till the watry part of them is evaporated, and make a Plaster.
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