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Great Diachylon, in Latin, Diachylon mag∣num.
Take of the Mucilages of Raisins of the Sun, of fat Figs, of the roots of Marsh-mallows, of Lin∣seeds, and Fenugreek-seeds, and of Bird ••ime, the juice of Orris, Squills, Oesypus, or of the Oyl of Sheeps feet, each one ounce and an half, of Oyl of Orris, Camomel, and Dill, each eight ounces, of Litharge of Gold finely powdred one pound, of Turpentine three ounces, of Rosin of the Pine, and yellow Wax each two ounces; the Litharge must be finely powdred, and well mixed with the Oyl, then boil it over a gentle fire, and stir it con∣tinually till it is thick; then take it from the fire, and when it is a little cool add the Mucilages, first boiled with the oyls and strained, and gently boil∣ed to the consumption of the superfluous moister; afterwards add the Birdlime and Oesypus, dissolv∣ed with the juice of Orris and Squills, boil them till the juices are consumed; in all these whilst they are boiling must be melted the Wax and Rosin; then take them presently from the fire, and mingle with them the Turpentine, stirring it well, that the whole mixture may obtain the consistence of a Pla∣ster.
Virtues. It is cleansing and healing, and is good for swellings and inflamations; for it discusses, softens, and is anodyn.