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Take four ounces of the flower of Sulphur, and twelve ounces of the Salt of Tartar, or Salt Petre fixed by the coals; put them into a large glazed pot, and pour upon them six or seven pints of water; cover the pot, and setting it on the fire, make the matter boil five or six hours, or until being become red, the Sulphur is all dis∣solved; then filtrate the dissolution, and pour
up it by little and little distilled Vinegar, or ••ome other acid, there will presently appear a Milk, let it settle, that a white powder may pre∣••ipitate to the bottom of the vessel; pour off by nclination that which is clear, and having wash∣ed the powder five or six times with water, dry it in he shade.
Virtues. It is thought good for all diseases of the Lungs and Breast.
Dose. It may be given from six to sixteen grains, •• some proper liquor.