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 ...

Altering Syrups.

Syrup of Ammoniacum.

Take of Maudlin and Ceterach, each four hand∣fuls, of common wormwood one ounce, of the roots of Succory and Asparagus▪ and of the bark of roots of Cappers each two ounces, make an infusion of them for twenty four hours in three ounces of white wine, and of simple Radish water, and fumitory water, each a quart; boyl them to a pint and an half, let the strained liquor stand until it clears, dis∣solve a part in four ounces of the strained liquor warm, two ounces of Gumm Ammoniacum, dis∣solved first in the sharpest white wine vinegar; boil the rest to a Syrup, with a pound and an half of fine Sugar, adding the dissolution of the Gumm to∣wards the end.

Virtues. This Syrup opens obstructions, and is good for diseases of the Skin.

Dose. An ounce of it, or somewhat more may be taken at a time.

Balsamick Syrup, in Latin, syrupus Bal∣samicus.

Take of Balsam of Tolu two ounces, Barly wa∣ter a pint, boil them over a gentle fire till the Barly water smells strong of the Balsam, then add a pound of fine Sugar and make a Syrup.

Virtues. This is good for Coughs, hectick Feavers, and Consumptions.

Dose. A spoonful or two may be taken of it morning and evening.

Simple Byzantin Syrup, in Latin, Syrupus Byzantinus simplex.

Take of the juice of the leaves of Endive and Smallage, each a quart, of Hops and Bugloss, each one pint, let them boil together, take off the froth and clarifie them with the white of an Egg; add two pounds and an half of white Sugar, to two quarts of the liquor, make a Syrup by boiling i•• gently.

Virtues. It opens Obstructions, and is good for the Dropsy, and Green-sickness.

Dose. An ounce, or an ounce and an half may be taken at a time.

Syrup of the juice of Citrons, in Latin, Sy∣rupus e succo Citri.

Take of the juice of Citrons strained and cla∣rified by standing, one pint, white Sugar clarified and boiled to the consistence of Tablets two pound make a Syrup by boiling it up once or twice. Thi•• way are made other acid Syrups, as of Oranges Barberies, Quinces, Lemons, and Wood Sorre•• Mulberries, and the like.

Virtues. It expels Malignity, is good in Feave•••• and strengthens the Stomach.

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

Syrup of Citron peel, in Latin, Syrupus Co••∣ticum Citriorum.

Take of yellow, ripe, and fresh Citron Pee•• five ounces▪ of Chermes berries, or their juice brougt over to us, two drams, of fountain water thr•• pints, infuse them a night in a Bath, strain them and with two pound and an half of white Suga••

boil them to a Syrup in a Bath, keep the one half without Musk, persume the other half with three grains of Musk tied up in a rag.

Virtues. It resists poyson, is cordial and good for the head and Stomach.

Dose. One ounce, or an ounce and an half may be taken at a time.

Simple Syrup of Coral, in Latin, Syrupus e Coraliis Simplex.

Take of the reddest Coral finely powdred four ounces, dissolve it with the heat of a bath, in a pint of the juice of Barberries clarified, it must be put into a matrass well stopped, and having digested it three or four days, pour off that which is dissolved, and pour on more juice as before, and so proceed till all the Coral is dissolved, add a pound and an half of Sugar to one pint of this juice, and boil it gently to a Syrup.

Virtues. It cools and refreshes the Spirits, and is good in hectick Feavers, and for all sorts of fluxes.

Dose. Half an ounce of it may be taken at a time.

Syrup of Cup moss, in Latin, Syrupus Musci pyxidati.

Take of Cup moss one ounce, boil it in a quart of Hysop water till half is consumed; then strain it, and make a Syrup with a pound of Sugar Can∣dy.

Virtue. This is reckoned a specifick for the hooping or chincough.

Dose. A spoonful of it may be taken twice or thrice a day.

Diac••dium.

Take fourteen ounces of the heads of white pop∣peys well dryed, in••u••e them twenty four hours i•• eight pin••s of fountain water, boil them well, th•••• press them out, and put a pound and an half of Su∣gar to the liquor, then boil it to a Sy••up.

Virtues. This Syrup eases pain, stops tickling cough••▪ and is in general a good anodyn medicine, and much i•• use.

Dose. Half an ounce, an ounce, and an ounc•• and an half may be given at a time in some prope•• liquor.

Note. That such medicines as are of an opiat na∣ture ought not to be given to such as are weak, o•• whose Lungs are much obstructed, or at the beginnin•• of Feavers, or Plurisies, or the like; they succeed bes•• when evacuation by vomiting or purging hath wen•• before. Women that are subject to vapours, or me•• that are hypcchondriack, must be sure to lye long i•• bed the next day after taking an opiat, for other∣wise their heads will be much disturbed when the•• rise.

Compound syrup of Elder berries, in Latin, Syrupus Sambucinus Compositus.

Take of ripe Elder-berries freed from the stalk•• two pound, of Corinthian Currants cleansed and cu•• one pound, of the dryed flowers of Borrage, Bug∣loss, Violets, and red Roses, each half an ounce, Red wine a quart, bake them in an Oven, and to the clear liquor strained, add as much fine Sugar as will equal it in weight and boil it to a Syrup.

Virtues. This Syrup is Alexipharmick, and Sudo∣rifick, is good in Dropsies, for the Scurvy, and heat of Ʋrine.

Dose. A spoonful of it may be taken in ale or beer ••r any other proper liquor, every morning for the ••pace of one month.

Syrup of Groundpine, in Latin, Syrupus Cha∣maepityos.

Take of the Herbs, Groundpine two handfuls, Marjoram, Sage, Rosmary, Poly-mountain, wild Marjoram, Calaminth, Hors-mint, Penny-royal, Hysop, Thym, of garden and wild Rue, of Bet∣••ony wild Thym, each one handful, of the roots of ••weet smelling Flag, Birthwort, long and round Bryony, white Dittany, Gentian, Hogs-fennel, Va∣••erian, each half an ounce, of Smallage, Aspara∣gus, Fennel, Parsly, Butchers Broom, each one ounce, pellitory of Spain, half an ounce, of Ste∣••has, of the seeds of Anise, Bishops weed, Carra∣wa••s, Fennel, Lovage, Sesely, each three drams, of Raisins of the Sun stoned two ounces, after their ••eing digested twenty four hours in five quarts of ••ountain water warm, distil off five pints, then ••ressing out the feces hard, let a sufficient quantity of the clear liquor be boiled with two pound of the best Honey, and two pound of fine Sugar, to the consistence of tablets, then adding the distilled water make a Syrup in a Bath, and arromatize it with half a scruple of Oyl of Cinnamon, and of Nu••megs.

Virtues. This Syrup is used for the Gout, and dis∣••ases of the Nerves.

Dose. Half an ounce or an ounce of it may be taken in some proper liquor.

Syrup of white Horehound, in Latin, Syru∣pus de Prasio.

Take of the fresh leaves of white Horehound two ounces, of the roots of Liquorice, Polypod of the oak, Smalage and Fennel, each half an oun•• of the leaves of white Maidenhair, wild Marjora•• Hyssop, Calaminth, Thyme, Scabious, Savory, Colt•• foot, each six drams, of Anise-seeds and Quint seeds t••∣ed up in a rag, each three drams, of Raisins of the Su•• stoned two ounces, of fat figs number ten; havin•• digested them a whole day in four quarts of ho•• small Mead; boil them in a Bath, press them o•••• hard, and to five pints of the clear liquor, add •• clarified honey, and white Sugar clarified, each tw•• pound, of the roots of Florentin orris one ounc•• boil it to a Syrup in a Bath.

Virtues. It is an excellent medicine for diseases •• the Lungs, and helps expectoration.

Dose. A spoonful of it may be taken three o•• four times a day.

Syrup of Gillyflowers, in Latin, Syrupus flo∣rum Tunices.

Take of fragrant Gillyflowers, the white being cut off, one pound, pour on them a quart of spring water, and let them stand all night, then strain the liquor, and being gently warmed, dissolve therein four pounds of the whitest Sugar, and make a Sy∣rup without boiling.

Virtues. It is cephalick and Cordial.

Dose. Half a spoonful of it may be taken at •• time in some proper liquor.

Syrup of Liquorice, in Latin, Syrupus Gly∣cyrrhizae.

Take of Green Liquorice cleansed and bruised two ounces, of white Maidenhair one ounce, of Hyssop half an ounce, pour on them three pints of hot Fountain water, let them stand in infusion twen∣ty four hours, strain it and clarify it, and with the best Honey and fine Sugar each ten ounces, make a Syrup.

Virtues. It is used for diseases of the lungs, and helps expectoration.

Dose. A spoonful of it may be taken twice or thrice a day.

Syrup of Maidenhair, in Latin, Syrupus Ca∣pillorum Veneris.

Take of Maidenhair five ounces, of Liquorice two ounces, infuse them a natural day in three quarts of warm Fountain water, then boil them gently in a Bath, press them out, to two quarts of the strain∣ed liquor, add three pound of clarified Sugar.

Virtues. It opens obstructions of the Lungs, and is good for pains in the side, or in the Kidneys or blad∣der, it gently provokes Ʋrine, and expels stones and gravel.

Dose. An ounce of it may be taken at a time in some proper liquor.

Syrup of Marsh-mallows, in Latin, Syru∣pus dialthaeae.

Take of the roots of Marsh-mallows two ounces, of Meadow grass, Asparagus, Liquorice, Rasins of the Sun, red chich pease, each half an ounce, tops of Marsh-mallows, Mallows, Pellitory of the wall,

Burnet, Saxifrage, Plantain, white and black Mai∣den hair, of each one handful, of the four lesser and greater cold seeds, each three drams; wash and cleanse the roots from their dirt, pith, and string•• and slice them, and having boiled the grass roots •• quarter of an hour, first in eight pints of Fountai•• water, put into the Decoction the roots of Marsh-mallows and Asparagus, and let them boil well for half an hour, then add the Rasins cut, and the Chich pease whole; when they have boiled a little while put in the tops of the Mallows, and Marsh∣mallows, Pellitory, and shred and boil them abou•• a quarter of an hour among the rest; after that add the Liquorice sliced, and the maidenhair cut, and when they begin to boil, put in the cold seeds, thrust them down into the Docoction, and take the whole off the fire, and strain them a quarter of an hour after, then clarifie the liquor with the white of an Egg, add four pound of Sugar, and boil it on a moderate fire to the consistence of a Syrup.

Virtues. It eases pain, and corrects sharp humors, it is chiefly used for diseases of the Blade•• and stone in the Kidneys.

Dose. An ounce of it may be taken at a time in some convenient liquor.

Syrup of Mint, in Latin, Syrupus Men∣thae.

Take of the juice of sweet Quinces, and o•• those that are sowrith, of the juice of sweet Pom∣granats, and of those that are sowrish, each a pint and an half, of dried Mint half a pound, of Red Roses two ounces, let them infuse a day, then boil them half away in a Bath, strain it and with four pound of Sugar make a Syrup.

Virtues. It strengthens the stomach, helps conco∣ction, and stops vomiting.

Dose. A spoonful of it may be taken at a time.

Syrup of Mouse-ear, in Latin, Syrupus de pi∣losella.

Take of Mouse-ear three handfuls, of the roots of Ladies-mantle an ounce and an half, of the grea∣ter Comfry, Madder, White Dittany, Tormentile, Bistort, each one ounce, of the Herbs wintergreen, Horsetail, Ground-ivy, Plantain, Adders-tongue, Strawberries, St. John's wort with the flowers, Gol∣den▪rod, Agrimony, Bettony, Burnet, Avens, of the greater Cinquefoyl, red Colworts, Balaustines, red Roses each one handful, boil them in six pints of Plantain water gently, till half is consumed, then press it out hard; when it is clear by standing, add of the mucilage of Gum Tragacanth, of the seeds of Psyllium, Marsh-mallows, Quinces extracted a part, in three ounces of Strawberry water, and as much Bettony water, boil it to the consistence of ho∣ney with two pound of the whitest Sugar.

Virtues. It is healing and astringent, and good for spitting of blood, and the like.

Dose. Half an ounce of it may be taken at a time.

Syrup of Mugwort, in Latin, Syrupus de Artemisia.

Take of Mugwort two handfuls, of Pennyroyal, Calaminth, wild Marjoram, Balm, unspotted Ars∣mart, Dittany of Creet, Savin, Marjoram, Ground pine, St. John's-wort, Germander, Feverfew, with the flowers, lesser Centaury, Rue, Bettony, Vipers,

Bugloss, each one handful, of the roots of Fennel, Smalage, Parsly, Asparagus, Kneeholm, Sagifrage, Ele∣campane, Cyperus, Madder, Orris, Peony, each one ounce, of Juniper berries, the seeds of Lovage, Parsly Smalage, Anise, Nigella, Cubebs, true Costu•• woody Cassia, Cardamoms, sweet smelling Flag of the roots of Asarabacca, Pellitory of Spain and Valerian, each half an ounce; having cleansed cu•• and beat these things, infuse them twenty four hour•• in six quarts of clear water, and draw off eigh•• pints of water; put what remains in the still into a press and strain it, boil six pounds of white Su∣gar in a sufficient quantity of the strained liquor clarified with the white of an egg, to the consistence of tablets, then add the water before distilled and make a Syrup, aromatize it with Cinamon, and Spiknard, each three drams.

Virtues. It opens obstructions, forces the child bed purgations, and strengthens the nerves.

Dose. A spoonful of it may be taken at a time

Syrup of Mirtles, in Latin, Syrupus Myt∣tinus.

Take of Myrtle berries two ounces and an half of white and red Sanders, Sumach, Balaustins, bar∣berries, red Roses, each an ounce and an half, o•• Medlars sliced half a pound, beat and boil them i•• four quarts of clear water to two, strain them, the•• add four pound of Sugar, and boil it to a Syrup put to it towards the end, of the juice of Quince•• and acid pomgranats, each six ounces.

Virtues. This is an excellent astringent Syrup good for spitting of blood, and all other fluxes.

Dose. An ounce of it may be taken at a time i•• any proper liquor.

Syrup of the five opening roots, in Latin, Sy∣rupus de quinque Radicibus.

Take of the roots of Kneeholm, Fennel, Aspa∣ragus, Parsly and Smalage each two ounces, of Fountain water three quarts; digest them hot, then boil them in a bath, to two quarts of the liquor pres∣sed hard out, add eight ounces of Vinegar, and five pound and an half of white Sugar, make a Syrup in a bath.

Virtues. It opens obstructions and forces urine.

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

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.

Compound Syrup of Peony, in Latin, syru∣pus Paeoniae Compositus.

Take of the fresh roots of both the Peonies ga∣thered at full moon, sliced and insused a day, in fragrant white Wine each an ounce and an half, of

Contrayerva half an ounce, Syler Mountain si•• drams, of Elk's hoof one ounce, of the herbs 〈◊〉〈◊〉 Rosmary with the flowers one handful, of Bettony Hyssop, wild Marjoram, ground pine, Rue, each three drams, of the wood Aloes, cloves, the seeds o•• the lesser Cardamon, each two drams, of Ginge•• and Spicknard, each one dram, of Stechas and Nu••∣megs, each two drams and an half, after a warm digestion for a day in three quarts of the distille•• water of the roots of Peony, boil them to two in •• bath, strain it, and with four pound and an half o•• white Sugar boil it to a Syrup in a bath.

Virtues. It is excellent for diseases of the head an•• nerves.

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

Syrups of Pomgranats, in Latin, Syrupu•• Granatorum.

Take of white Sugar a pound and an half, o•• the juice of Pomgranats clarified one pint, make a Syrup in a bath.

Virtues. It strengthens the stomach, and is astrin∣gent, and quenches thirst, and is used for ulcers of th•• mouth.

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

Syrup of red Poppies, in Latin, Syrupus de Papavere erratico.

Take of the fresh flowers of red Poppies two pounds, pour upon them two quarts of hot foun∣tain water, after they have stood a day, make a new infusion of fresh flowers, strain it clear, and boil i•• to a Syrup in a bath, with an equal weight of Su∣gar.

Virtues It is an excellent Syrup for plurisies, ••nd inflamations of the Lungs, and is somewhat a∣odyn.

Dose. Half an ounce or an ounce of it may be ••ken at a time.

Syrup of Quinces, in Latin, Syrupus Cydo∣niorum.

Take of the clear juice of Quinces three quarts, oil it gently till half is consumed, take off the ••um as it rises, and add to it three pints of red a∣ringent wine, with four pound of white Sugar, nd boil it to a Syrup, add to it a dram and an half f Cinnamon, of Cloves and Ginger two Scruples.

Virtues. It is an excellent Syrup for the Stomach, nd stops vomiting and fluxes of the belly.

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

Syrup of dryed Roses, in Latin, Syrupus de Rosis Siccis.

Take of Fountain water two quarts, make it ery ho••, and infuse in it by degrees half a pound •• red Roses dryed in the Sun, strain it the next ••y, and with two pound of Sugar make a Syrup.

Virtues. It is an astringent Syrup, and good in ••xes, and strengthens the stomach and stops vomi∣••g.

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

Compound Syrup of Scabious, in Latin, Sy∣rupus scabiosae Compositus.

Take of the roots of Elecampane, Polypody of e oak, each two ounces, of Raisins of the Sun ••ned one ounce, of Sebestens twenty, of the leaves

Coltsfoot, Lungwort, Savory, Calaminth, each

an handful and an half, of Liquorice cleansed h•••• an ounce, of the best Spanish Tobacco, and of th•• seeds of stinging Nettles, each three drams, bo them all in a bath, the first two roots being infus•• the day before in a sufficient quantity of White-wi•• diluted with warm water, strain out hard two quar•• clarifie it, and add of the juice of Scabious cla••∣fied, four ounces and an half, of white Sugar fi•• pound, make a Syrup in a Bath, add to it twen•• drops of spirit of Sulphur by the bell.

Virtues. It is a good Syrup for the Lungs, wh•• they are obstructed, and it is also reckoned good in t•• itch.

Dose. A spoonful of it may be taken at a time

Syrup of Stechas, in Latin, Syrupus de St••∣chade.

Take of the flowers of Stechas four ounces, •• Rosmary half an ounce, of the herbs Thym, Cal••∣minth, wild Marjoram, each an ounce and an ha•• of Sage and Bettony, each half an ounce, of t•• seeds of Rue, Peony, and Fennel, each three dra•• having digested them a day or two with a suffici•• quantity of warm Fountain water, boil it i•• Bath, strain it, and to five pints of the clear liq•• add five pound and an half of Sugar, make a 〈◊〉〈◊〉 in a Bath, add to it a few drops of the oyl Cinnamon.

Virtues. It is good for the head and nerves.

Dose. An ounce of it may be taken at a tim••

Syrup of Turnep, In Latin, Syrupus Ra••

Take of sliced Turneps and white Sugar, •••• half a pound, put them an earthen pot, mak•• a lay of one, and a lay of one another, cove••

••ith paper, and bake it with bread, when it is drawn ••ess out the juice, which will be of the consistence •• a Syrup.

Virtues. It is good for Coughs, and at the begin∣••ng of Consumptions.

Dose. Take a spoonful of it morning and even∣••g.

Syrup of Steel, in Latin, Syrupus Chaly∣bis.

Take of the filings of Steel or Iron one ounce, of ••ace two drams, of White-wine a pint, mingle ••em and shake them every day, for the space of a ••onth, with a pound of white Sugar make a Sy∣••up.

Virtues. It opens Womens obstructions, is good for ••ypochondriack Melancholly, the Scurvy, Dropsy, and 〈◊〉〈◊〉 like.

Dose. A spoonful of it may be taken night and ••orning, for the space of a Month, two, or three.

Syrup of Violets, in Latin, Syrupus Viola∣rum.

Take of fresh flowers of Violets cleansed one ••ound, of hot clear water two pints and an half, ••eep it close stopped in a new glass pot a day; ••hen press it out, in a quart of the liquor, dissolve in •• bath four pound of fine Sugar, take off the scum ••s it rises, and make a Syrup without boyling.

Virtues. It is a good cooling Syrup, and is pecto∣••al, and is used in fevers, and sometimes mixed with ••lysters.

Dose. Half an ounce of it may be taken inward∣••y at a time.

Simple Syrup of wormwood, in Latin, Sy••∣pus absynthii simplex.

Take of the juice of common wormwood •• rified, of Sugar clarified each four pound, make Syrup; the same way are prepared the simple ••∣rups of the juice of Bettony, Borrage, Bug•••• Carduus Benedictus, Camomel, Succory, End•••• Hedge Mustard, Strawberries, Fumitory, Grou•• ivy, St. John's-wort, Hops, Mercury, of the f•••• tops of Mousear, Plantain, Apples, purslain, Ra•• berries, Sage, Scabious, Scordium, Housleek, Co•• foot, Speedwel, and of other juices that are not ••∣cid.

Virtues. Syrup of wormwood is good to strength the Stomach, to stop vomiting, and for a dropsy.

Dose. Half an ounce of it may be taken a•• time.