Decoction of Dodder, in Latin, Decoct•• Epithymi.
Take of Myrobalans, called Chebulae and In of each half an ounce, of Arabian Staechas, Raisins of the Sun stoned, of Dodder, of Thy•• and Senna, each an ounce, of Fumitory half ounce, of hemp Agrimony five drams, of the ro•• of Polypody of the oak six drams, of turbith h•• an ounce, of whey made of Goats or Cows M•• two quarts, boyl all but the Dodder to a quart, the add the Dodder, and make it just ready to bo•• after, then take it from the fire, and add of the roo of black Hellebore a dram and an half, of Agari•• half a dram, of sal Gemma a dram and an half, i•• fuse them ten hours and press it out strongly.
Virtues. This is a proper purge for mad or mela••∣cholly people.
Dose. Four ounces of it may be taken at a tim