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 ...

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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 ...
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Pechey, John, 1655-1716.
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London :: Printed by F. Collins for J. Lawrence ...,
1694.
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Cinnabar of Antimony, in Latin, Cinna∣baris Antimonii.

Fill a Retort half full of Sublimate Corrosive an Antimony, powdrd 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.

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