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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Title: 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 ...
Author: Pechey, John, 1655-1716.
Publication: London :: Printed by F. Collins for J. Lawrence ...,; 1694.
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Syrup of the oak of Jerusalem, in Latin, Sy∣rupus Botryos.

Take of the Herbs, oak of Jerusalem, Hedge mustard, Nettles, each two handfuls, Coltsfoot one handful and a half, boil them in a sufficient quanti∣ty of Fountain water in a bath, to a quart of the clear liquor strained, add the juice of Turneps pair∣ed and boiled in Fountain water, change the water twice, and when they are soft press out the juice gently; add of this juice, having cleared it self by standing, one pint, fine Sugar three pound, boil it to a Syrup in a bath, when there is occasion to use it.

Virtues. It is a good pectoral Syrup, and cures ul∣cers of the lungs.

Dose. An ounce of it may be taken at a time.