Cinnabar of Antimony, in Latin, Cinna∣baris Antimonii.
Fill a Retort half full of Sublimate Corrosive an•• Antimony, powdr••d and mixed well together, s•• the Retort in Sand, in a small Furnace, and fittin•• a receiver to it, and luting the junctures, procee•• in the Distillation, in the same manner as I shewe•• in making Butter of Antimony. When the re•• vapours begin to appear, take away the Receiv•• and put another in its place, without luting the ju••∣ctures, increase the ••••re by little and little, till yo•• make the Retort red hot, continue it so three 〈◊〉〈◊〉 four hours, then let the Retort cool and break 〈◊〉〈◊〉 you'll find a Cinnabar Sublimed, and adhering 〈◊〉〈◊〉 the neck; separate it, and keep it.
Virtues. It is a good Remedy for the Pox, and f••∣ling sickness, it forces sweat.
Dose. It may be given from six to fifteen grai••
Note. The Butter of Antimony distilled in t•• first part of this Operation is Caustick, like the ••th•• before described.