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 ...

THE London Dispensatory.

Compound Waters.

Magisterial Water of Alom, in latin aqua a∣luminosa Magistralis.

TAke of the waters of Plantain and Red Roses, each one pound, of Roch alum, and Sublimat, ••ch two drams beat the Alum and Sublimat, and oil them together in a glass that has a narrow neck, ••ll half is consumed; after it is clear by standing ve days, strain it, and keep it in a glass for use

Virtues. It cleanses old sores, eats down proud esh, it dries, and is astringent; the part affected ••ing washed with it.

Note. When it is used to Ulcers in the throat, it ••ust be mixed with water, and the Patient must ••resently after gargle his mouth and throat with ••me cooling gargarism; this water cures Chancres •• admiration.

Compound Spirit and Water of Angelica, in atin, Spiritus & Aqua angelicae magis Com∣osita.

Take of the Roots of Angelica, of the Leaves Carduus Benedictus, each six ounces, of Balm ••d Sage, each four ounces, of the Seeds of Ange∣••a, six ounces, of sweet fennel seeds, nine ounces, the dryed herbs and seeds gros••y poudred; add of

the species called Aromatick Rosat, and sweet Dia∣mosch, each an ounce and one half; infuse them two days in sixteen quarts of Spanish Wine, and then distill them with a gentle fire; add to every pint two ounces of Sugar, dissolved in Rose-water▪ the first three pints are called Spirits, the rest is the Compound water.

Virtues. It is Cordial and Alexipharmick, and good in the Plague; it provokes sweat, and is good in ma∣lignant diseases.

Dose. One ounce or two ounces may be taken at a time.

Note. Once for all, that Compound waters ar•• generally taken, mixed with simple waters, and Syrups proper for the disease.

Bezoartick water, in Latin aqua Bezoartica

Take of the leaves of Celendine the greater with the Roots, three handfuls, of Rue one hand∣ful, of Scordium two handfuls of Dittany of Cree••, and of Carduus benedictus, each one handful and an half; of the Roots of Zedoary and Angelica, each three drams, of the outward peel of Citro•• and Lemon, each five drams, of July Flowers, on•• ounce and an half, of Red Roses and of the flow∣ers of the lesser Centaury, each two drams; c•• those things that are to be cut, and infuse them thre•• days in Spirit of Wine and Malago Sack, each thre•• pints and an half, of vinegar, of july flowers, and th•• juice of Lemons, each one pint, distil them in a bath, i•• a glass vess••l, to the distilled liquor add cinamon thre drams, cloves two drams and an half, mithridate a•• ounce and an half, venice treacle three ounces, cam∣phor two scruples, troches of vipers half an ounce, mao two drams, wood of aloes one dram▪ yellow Sande••

one dram and an half, of the seeds of carduus benedi∣ctus one ounce, of the seeds of citron three drams, in∣fnse them two days, and distil them with a gentle fire twice or thrice, and draw half.

Virtues. This water isused to the same purposes as the former; but is undoubtedly more effectual, it also clears the heart, and is good in melancholly.

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

Compound Briony water, in Latin, aqua Brio∣niae Composita.

Take of the juice of the r••ot of Briony, two quarts, of the leaves of Rue and Mugwort, each two pound, of Savin three handfuls, of Fever-few, catmint, and penny Royal, each two handfuls, of Garden Basil, and dittany of Creet, each an hand∣ful and an half, of the yellow peel of fresh Oran∣ges four ounces, of Myrth two ounces, of Castor an ounce, good Canary six quarts, digest them four days, and then distil them in hot water, when you have drawn off half, strain what remains and eva∣porate it, to the consistence of an extract.

Virtues. It is frequently used for mother fits, and diseases of the womb, the extract is much better than the water, and Doctor Gideon Harvey's Tincture of the Ingredients is much more powerful then either, it is made in the following manner, Take of dryed Bri∣ony roots, beaten to a gross powder, two ounces of the leaves of Rue, and dryed Mugwort, each half a pound, of Savin dryed, three quarters of an handful, of f••∣verfew, catmint, and penny royal dryed, each half an ••andful; of the fresh yellow pee•• of an orange, of myrrh, each half an ounce, of Castor two drams, of the ••est Nants brandy one quart; put th••m into a glass, and let them infuse six days in warm ashes, then strain ••he liquor off, and keep it in a glass bottle well stopped.

Dose. An ounce or two of the water may be taken at a time, the extract is best taken in Pills, or made up in a Bolus, with some proper conserve that will make it more palatable, ten grains of the ex∣tract may be taken at a time; a quarter of a spoon∣f••l of the tincture may be taken morning and e∣vening, in Penny royal water sweetned with Sugar▪ when it is used for womens obstructions, bleeding and purging must go before.

The Heavenly water, in Latin, aqua Caelestis.

Take of the best Cinnamon one ounce, of Ginge•• half an ounce, of all the Sanders each six drams, of Cloves, Galingal and Nutmegs, each three drams, and an half, of Mace and Cubebs one Dram, of both the Cardamoms, each three drams, Zedoary half an ounce, of the Seeds of Pepperwort, three drams, of anise, sweet fennel, and wild Carrot and of garden Basil, each one dram and an half, of the roots of Angelica, Avens, Liquorice, lesser Va∣lerian, sweet smelling Flag of the leaves of Cla∣••y, Thyme, Calamint, Penny royal, Mint, wild Thyme, Marjoram, each two drams, of the flow∣ers of red Roses, Sage, Rosmary, Betony, Stechas, Bugloss, and Borrage, each one dram and an half▪ of Citron peel three drams; beat those things that are to be beaten, and infuse them fifteen days in six quarts of Spirit of Wine, in a glass well stopt, the•• distill them in hot water, then to the distilled wate•• add of the species Diambra, Aromatick, Rosat sweet Diamosch, Diamargarit frigid, Diarrhodon a•• batis of the Electuary of Gems, each three dram•• of yellow Sanders bruised two drams, of Mosc•• and Ambergrease tyed up in a fine rag, eac••

one scruple, of the clear julep of Roses one pint, shake them well together, that the julep may be well mixed with the water, then put them up into a vessel close stopped with wax and parchment un∣till the water be clear.

Virtues. It is a good water for the head and Stomach.

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

Cinnamon water, in Latin, aqua Cinnamomi.

Take of Cinnamon bruised two ounces, of recti∣fied Spirit of wine a quart, infuse them four days in a large vessel stopped with a cork and bladder, shake it twice or thrice a day and dissolve a part, half a pound of sugar candy in a quart of Rose water; mingle both the liquors, and put to them half a scruple of Ambergrease, and four grains of Musk.

Virtues. It is an excellent S••omach water; it is ••cordial, and is very proper to stop Vomiting, and is good for the Colick, Gripes, and Loosness.

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

Cinnamon water hordeated, in Latin, aqua Cinnamomi hordeata.

Take of pure barly water eight pints, of the best Cinnamon twelve ounces, infuse and distil them in hot water.

Virtues. This water is used for the same inten∣tions with the former, and is more proper than that, when the patient is weak, or an infant, or hath a fever.

Dose. Three or four ounces of it may be taken at a time.

Epidemick water, in Latin, aqua Epidemica.

Take of the Roots of Angelica, Masterwort, But∣terbur, Peony, each a pound and an half, atha∣mantick

spignel, scorzonera▪ each four ounces, of Virginian Snakeweed two ounces, of the leaves of Rue, Rosmary, Balme, Carduus benedictus, Scordi∣um, Marygolds with the flowers, Dragons, Goats Rue, Mint, each four handfuls, pour upon all du∣ly prepared; four gallons of fountain water, and two gallons of brandy, and after having infused them three days in a gentle heat, distill off four gal∣lons, wherein hang half an ounce of Saffron tyed up in a rag, to each pint of this water add an ounce and an half of white Sugar and strain it.

Virtues. This is peculiarly good for the Plague, and other malignant distempers.

Dose. One ounce.

Gentian water, in Latin, aqua Gentianae Composita.

Take of the roots of Gentian sliced a pound and an half, of the leaves and flowers of the lesser Cen∣taury four ounces, infuse them in six quarts of good white wine for eight days, and then distill them in hot water.

Virtues. This is a good stomach water, and puri∣fies the Blood, it is proper in the dropsie and the jaun∣dice, and other diseases which proceed from an ill ha∣bit of body.

Dose. Two spoonfuls of it may be taken at a time. Aqua lactis alexiteria.

Take of the leaves of Meadow sweet, Carduus Benedictus, Goats Rue, each six handfuls, of Mint and common Wormwood, each five handfuls, of Rue three handfuls, Angelica two handfuls, bruise them and add three gallons of new milk, and distill them in a cold still.

Virtues. This water is commonly used as a simple wa∣ter,

for the making of Cordials and Juleps; it is a gentle Alexipharmick, and may be conveniently used with other proper things, to expell malignity and to prevent infection.

Dose. Four or five ounces may be used of it a time.

Aqua Mirabilis.

Take of Cloves, Galingal, Cubebs, Mace, Car∣damoms, Nutmegs▪ Ginger, each one dram, of the juice of Celendine half a pint, Spirit of wine one pint, white wine three pints; infuse them twen∣ty four hours, and draw off a quart.

Virtues. It's excellent for the Stomach and expels Wind; but the Apothecaries use it more for entertain∣ment of their friends then for the sick, therefore they ought to be careful not to take too great a dose of it.

Peony water, in Latin, Aqua Paeoniae Com∣posita.

Take of the fresh flowers of Lilly of the Val∣lies one pound▪ infuse them in four gallons of Spa∣nish wine; take of Lime How•••••• half a pound, Pe∣ony flowers four ounces, infuse them two days, and then distill them in hot water until the ingredients are dry, in the distilled liquor infuse two ounces and an half of male Peony root, gathered in due Season, of white Dittany root, and of the root of longbirth∣wort, each half an ounce, of the Misteto of the Oak, of Rue, each two handfuls of Castor two scruples, of Cu∣bebs and Mace, each two drams▪ of Cinamon an ounce and an half, Squills prepared three drams, of the flowers of Rosemary six pugils, of Arabian Stechas, of Lavender flowers, each four pugils, of the flowers of Bettony, July flowers, and Couslips, each eight pugils, then adding two quarts of the juice of ••back Cher∣ries distil all in a glass vessel as above.

Virtues. This is a head water, and is used for a•• the diseases of it, as Apoplexies, Lethargies, Head-aches▪ Giddiness and the like, it is also good for con••ulsions▪ and the palsy.

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

Queen of Hungarys water, in Latin, aqua Reginae Hungariae.

Fill a Glass or Earthen Cucurbit half full of Ros∣mary flowers, gathered when they are at best, pour upon them a sufficient quantity of Spirit of wine, so infuse them, set the Cucurbit in a bath, and joyn∣ing its head and Receiver, lute close the junctures and give it a digesting fire for three days; after which unlute them, and pour into the Cucurbit that which may have been distilled, refit your Limbeck and increase the Fire, so as to make the liquor distil drop by drop; when you have drawn about two thirds of it, put out the fire, and unlute them, and put the water so distilled into a viol well stopped.

Virtues. It is good in •• ••a••••••e, Lethargie, Apo∣plexy, and for H••••••••••ick diseases; it is likewise used outwards for burns, tumors, cold, pains, contusions, palsie, and in all other cases, wherein it is requisite to revive the Spirits, Ladies use to mix half an ounce of it with six ounces of Lilly water, or bean-flower-water, and wash their faces with it.

Dose. A dram or two drams may be taken of it, in some convenient liquor.

Horse Radish water, In Latin, Aqua Ra∣phani Composita.

Take of the leaves of both the Scurvy-grasses ga∣thered in the Spring and cleansed, each six pound, bruise them and press out the juice, whereunto add of the juice of Watercresses, and Brook lime, each

a pint and an half, of white wine four quarts, welve Lemons sliced, of fresh Briony roots four ••ound, of Horse Radish roots two pound, of Wak∣obin root half an ounce, of Winteran Ba••k, and ••utmegs each four ounces, infuse them three days, nd then distill them in hot water.

Vertues. This water is proper for the Scurvy, and force Ʋrine.

Dose. Two ounces of it may be taken at a time.

Saxony water, in Latin, aqua Saxoniae Cor∣dialis.

Take of the juice of Borrage, Bugloss, Bistort, ••aulm, Tormentile, Scordium, Vervain, sharp point∣d Dock, Sorrel, Goats Rue, Chervil the greater ••d lesser, Blew-bottle, Roses, Marygolds, Lemons, ••itrons, each six ounces, Burnet, Cinquefoyl, each ••ree onnces, white wine vinegar a pint, of the seeds •• Purslain, of the flowersof water Lilly, each two ••nces, of the flowers of Borrage, Bugloss, Violets, ••d July-flowers, each one ounce, of the species of ••e three Sanders six drams, infuse them all rightly ••epared three days; then distill them in glass ves∣••s in hot water, add to the distilled liquor three ••ams of Pearls finely powdered, mix them well ••d keep them for use.

Virtues. This is a good coolng water, fit to be used Feavers.

Dose. You may take two or three ounces at a ••e.

Scordium water, in Latin, aqua Scordii Composita.

Take of the clarified juice of G••ats Rue, Sorrel, ordium, and Citron, each a pint, of London Trea∣•• two ounces▪ infuse them three days, and distil

them in a glass Limbeck in hot water.

Virtues. This is chiefly designed to expel Malig∣nity, and may be well mixed upon such occasions with the Bezoartick water or Epidemick water or th•• like.

Dose. Is two ounces.

Snail water, in Latin, aqua Limacum Magistralis.

Take of the juice of Ground-ivy, Colts-foot▪ Scabious, and Spotted Lungwort, each a pint and a•• half, of the juice of Plantain, Purslain, Capado∣cian oak, Speedwell, each a pint, of fresh hogs bloo•• and of white wine each two quarts, of Garden Snails cut two pints, of roots of Liquorice poude∣red two ounces, of the roots of Elecampane ha•• an ounce, of Florentine orris one ounce, of Coton seed•• an ounce and an half, of the greater cold seeds, and of a∣nise-seeds, each six drams, of Saffron one dram, of the flowers of Red Roses six pugils, of Violets, ando•• Borrage flowers, each four pugils; infuse them warm three days, and then distil them in a glass Limbec•• in hot water.

Virtues. It is used for Consumptions and othe diseases of the Lungs, and to help Expectoration.

Dose. Two ounces may be taken at a time.

Doctor Stephan's water, in Latin, aqu•• Doctoris Stephani.

Take of Cinnamon, Ginger, Galingal, Clove•• Nutmegs, Grain of Paradice, seeds of Anise, Fen∣nel, Caraways, each three drams, leaves of Thyme and wild Thyme, Mint, Sage, Pennyroyal, Pellito∣ry, Rosmary, flowers of red Roses, Camomil, wil Marjoram, Lavender, each one handful, steep the••

in six quarts of Gascoign wine for the space of a day, then distill them in hot water.

Virtues. It is very good for the Stomach, and ex∣pels wind.

Dose. An ounce or two may be taken at a time

Treacle water, in Latin, aqua Theriacalis.

Take of the juice of the green shells of walnuts two quarts, juice of Rue three pints, of Carduus Benedictus, Marygolds, and Baulm, each two pints, of the fresh roots of Butterbur a pound and an half, of Burdok one pound, of Angelica and Master∣wort, each half a pound, of the leaves of Scordi∣um four handfuls, of old Venice Treacle and Mi∣thridate, each eight ounces, of good Canary Wine six quarts, of the sharpest vinegar six pints, of the clarified juice of Lemons a quart; digest them two days in warm water, the vessel being well stopt, then distill it, of what remains may be prepared the extract of Treacle.

Virtues. This water is much used to provoke sweat, and to expel malignity.

Dose. An ounce or two ounces may be taken at a time.

Compound water of walnuts, in Latin, aqua Juglandium Composita.

Take of the green shells of Walnuts one pound and an half, of the roots of garden Radishes one pound, of the green leaves of Asarabacca six ounces, of the seeds of Radishes four ounces, bruise them and pour upon them three pints of White-wine Vinegar, di∣gest them three days, and distill them in glass vessels in hot water.

Virtues. Two spoonfuls of this water will vomit.

Water of worms, in Latin, Aqua & Spiri∣tus Lumbricorum Magistralis.

Take of worms well cleansed three pints, of Snails with the shells well cleansed two gallons, bruise them in a Morter, and put them into a conve∣nient vessel, and add to them of the leaves of stink∣ing nettles with the roots six handfuls, of wild An∣gelica four handfuls, of Bears breech seven hand∣fuls, of Agrimony and Betony three handfuls, of Rue one handful, of common Wormwood two handfuls, of the flowers of Rosmary six ounces, of the roots of sharp pointed Dock ten ounces, of wood∣sorrel five ounces, of Turmerick, and the inward bark of the Barberry Tree, each four ounces, of the seeds of Fenugreek two ounces, of cloves pou∣dered three ounces, of Harts-horn and Ivory, each four ounces, of saffron three drams, of small Spi∣rit of Wine four gallons and an half, infuse them twenty four hours and distil them in glass vessels in hot water, the first four pints are called Spirit, the rest Magisterial water of Worms.

Virtues. It is good for Consumptions, good for the Jaundice and Scurvy.

Dose. Half an ounce of the Spirit may be taken at a time, or one ounce of the water.

Spirit and water of Wormwood Compound, in Latin, Spiritus & Aqua absynthii Composita.

Take of the leaves of dry Wormwood two pound, of Anise-seeds half a pound, infuse them in six gallons of small spirit of wine twenty four hours; then distill them in hot water, and draw four gallons; add to each pint of the liquor distil∣led

two ounces of fine Sugar; the first quart is Spi∣rits, the rest compound water of Wormwood; by the same way without Anise-seeds may be drawn the Spirit and water of Angelica, Baulm, Mint, Sage, of the flowers of Rosemary, July-flowers, of the seed of Carraways, of Juniper-berries, of the barks of Oranges, Citrons and Lemons.

Virtues. This is a good Stomach water, expels wind, and helps concoction, and is good in the dropsie.

Dose. A spoonful of the Spirit may be taken at a time, and two spoonfuls of the water.

Tinctures.

Tincture of Ambar.

Reduce into animpalpable powder five or six oun∣ces of yellow Ambar, put it into a bolt head, pour up∣on it Spirit of wine, the height of four fingers, stop this bolt head with another, to make a double ves∣sel, and having exactly luted the junctures with a wet bladder, place it in digestion in hot sand, and leave it there five or six days, or until the Spirit of wine is sufficiently tinged with the Ambar colour; decant this Tincture, and put more spirit of wine to the matter, you must digest it as before, then hav∣ing separated the impregnation, mix it with the o∣ther, filtrate them, and distil from them in an alem∣bick with a very little fire, about half the Spirit of wine, which may serve you as before, keep the Tincture that you will find at the bottom of the alembick, in a viol well stopt.

Virtues. It is good for the Apoplexy, Palsy, Epi∣lepsy, and for Histerical women.

Dose. You may take from ten drops to a dram in some proper liquor.

Tincture of Antimony, in Latin, Tincture Antimonii.

Take of the best antimony, of salt of Tartar, each what quantity you please, melt them in a Cru∣cible red hot for the space of half an hour, then the matter being taken out, and freed from its fe∣ces whilst it is hot, reduce it into a powder, where∣upon pour the best Spirit of wine, so much as may cover it the breadth of three or four fingers; digest them together some time till the Tincture is extract∣ed, then evapourate the superfluous part of the Spi∣rit of wine.

Virtue. It opens obstructions of the liver and spleen, it forces the courses, cures the green sickness, the jaundice and dropsy.

Dose. Eight or ten drops of it may be taken at a time in Sack.

Tincture of Castor, in Latin, Tinctura Ca∣storei.

Take of Castor powdered half an ounce, of spi∣rit of Castor half a pint, digest them together in the cold for ten days, strain it and keep it for use.

Virtues. It is good for mother fits, and diseases of the head and nerves, it provokes the courses, and is good for deafness.

Dose. Ten drops of it may be taken inwardly at a time in some proper liquor.

Tincture of Roses, in Latin, Tinctura Ro∣sarum.

Take of red roses dryed one ounce, of warm water three pints, of spirit of Sulphur or Vitriol one dram and an half, infuse them six hours; to the

strained liquor add half a pound of white sugar.

Virtues. It is good for a Rheumatism and the like.

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

Tinctura Sacra.

Take of the species of hiera picra one ounce, of Canary Sack one pint; infuse them in the cold for the space of a week, shaking the glass twice or thrice a day, then let it stand until it is clear.

Virtues. It cleanses and strengthens the Stomach, opens obstructions of the liver and spleen, it is good for the jaundice, dropsy an ill habit of body, and for obstructions of the courses, and an asthma.

Dose. Three or four spoonfuls, more or less according to the age and constitution of the Pati∣ent, may be taken at a time in a morning fasting.

Tincture of Saffron, in Latin, Tinctura Croci.

Take of Saffron two drams, of Treacle water eight ounces, digest them six days, and strain out the Tincture, and keep it close stopped for use.

Virtues. It chears the heart, concocts crude humours of the breast, it is good for the jaundice, for the plague, and other Malignant diseases, it is much used to drive out the small Pox; but undoubtedly it does many times much hurt, by inflaming the blood and occasioning fren∣sies, and making them flux.

Dose. Half an ounce of this Tincture may be taken at a time in any proper liquor.

Tincture of Sulphur, in Latin, Tinctura Sulphuris.

Take four ounces of flowers of Sulphur, put them into an earthen pan, melt them gently, when

they are melted, add four ounces of Salt of Tartar, stir it about till it is very red, then let it cool, pow∣der it, and put upon it a quart of water, let it stand over a very gentle heat, to extract the Salt of Tar∣tar from the Sulphur, then decant the water, and put the Sulphur into a bolt head, pour upon it a pint of Canary Sack; place it upon a gentle heat for the space of twenty four hours; this is Doctor Wil∣lis's Tincture of Sulphur, whereof his Syrup is made in the following manner; pour the Tincture above∣mentioned into an earthen pan, and with a pound of white Sugar boil it to the consistence of a Syrup.

Virtues. This is an excellent Medicine for coughs that forerun a Consumption, and for Consumptions too, if no feaver accompanies them.

Dose. A spoonful of this Syrup may be taken twice or thrice a day, either by it self or mixed with any proper liquor.

Tincture of Salt of Tartar, in Latin, Tinctu∣ra salis Tartari.

Take of fine Salt of Tartar twenty ounces, melt it in a Crucible in a great fire, and when it is in fu∣sion cover it with a tyle and put coals round it; blow about it so as to raise a greater heat than if you were melting gold; continue this degree▪ of fire about six hours, or until the Salt of Tartar is of a red marble colour, which you may know by thrusting the end of a Spatula into the Crucible, for when it is drawn out you may look upon a little matter that is stuck to it, then take out the Crucible with a pair of tongs, and turn it upside-down into a warm mor∣ter, the matter will coagulate in a little time, pow∣der it presently, and put it into a Matrass warmed before hand, pour upon it Spirit of wine tartarized,

••til it swims four fingers above the matter, stop ••e matrass with another to make a double vessel, ••te the junctures close with wet blader, set your ••atrass in sand, and heat it with a gradual fire, to ••ake the spirit of Wine boyl seven or eight hours, ••uring which time it will assume a red colour, af∣••r that let the vessels cool and unlute them; sepa∣••te by inclination this most fragrant Tincture, and ••eep it in a viol well stopped; you may pour more ••irit of wine on the remaining salt of Tartar, and ••roceed as before, as long as it will draw out any ••incture.

Virtues. It opens obstructions, purifies the blood, ••nd resists malignity, and is used in the scurvy.

Dose. It may be taken from ten to thirty drops, •• some convenient liquor.

Medicated Wines.

Blessed Wine, in Latin, vinum benedictum.

Take of Crocus Metallorum powdered one ounce, ••f Mace one dram, of Spanish wine a pint and an half, ••fuse them.

Virtues. This is an excellent vomit, and more ••requently used then any other: This and some other ••omits are used with great success, in curing the drop∣••e, the jaundice, the pthisick, and diseases of the head: ••hey are often used at the beginning of feavers, and ••efore the small Pox come out, and certainly do a great ••eal of good by evacuating part of the peccant humour.

Dose. Half an ounce, an ounce, an ounce and an ••alf may be given at a time, according to the age and rength of the patient.

Note. Vomits are not to be given to those that ••ave a weakness or defluctions on the eyes, to such ••s are long necked, to ancient People, or such as

have Ruptures, or to Women that are subject to v••∣pours: They are best taken in an afternoon abo•• four hours after a light dinner, the Patient must dri•• large draughts of posset drink every time they wor•• if bleeding be thought necessary, or if blood aboun•• it will be convenient to bleed before giving a vom•• if it works beyond measure, the Patient must b•• put to bed, and two scruples of Venice Treac•• must be given him, or the following mixture; tak•• of Mint water one ounce, of strong Cinnamon w••∣ter two drams, of Liquid Laudanum sixteen drop•• Syrup of Quinces half an ounce, mingle them but when there is an inclination to vomiting, whe•• no vomit hath been used, the following mixtu•• generally takes it off: Take salt of Wormwoo•• one scr••ple, in a spoonful of fresh juice of Lemo•• add to it twenty drops of T••••cture of Cinn••mo•• this must be taken every third hour till the vomi∣••ing ceases.

Wine of Squils, in Latin, vinum Scilliticum

Take of the roots of white Mountain Squills, ga∣thered about the rising of the Dog Star, slice them and lay them a drying for a month. put a pound o•• them into a glass, and pour on them four quarts o•• old French white-wine, infuse them forty days, an•• then take out the Squills.

Virtues. It is a gentle vomit, but is rarely used b•• it self, but most commonly with the above mentione•• blessed wine.

Dose. An ounce of it may be taken with half a•• ounce of the wine above.

Steel Wine, in Latin, vinum Chalybeatum.

Take of prepared Steel one ounce, of Saffro••

powdered and tyed up in a rag eight grains, of white ••ne a quart, infuse them in the cold three or four ••ys, shake the vessel often, strain it and keep it for ••e.

Virtues. This steel wine and steel medicines in ••neral, are used in Cachexies or ill habits of body, •• Dropsies, Obstructions, Scurvy, Hypochondraick Me∣••cholly, and all Histerick diseases, and in many other ••ses.

Dose. Two or three ounces of this wine may be ••ken morning and evening.

Note. Steel medicines must be taken constantly ••r a long while, and in most cases the Patient must ••ercise himself often. The learned Doctor Lower ••equently prescribed steel courses for six or nine ••onths; but there are some sort of constitutions at can by no means bear Steel Medicines, there∣••re they must not be obstinately insisted upon, where ere is such a reluctancy in nature, though most at take them find at first some disorder in their Bo∣es. Before any one enters upon a Steel course ••ey must be well purged, but whilst he is in the ••urse, purging is not allowed, only care must be ken, that the body be not too much bound up.

Wormwood wine, in Latin, vinum Absyn∣thites.

Take of dryed Wormwood one handful, to each ••llon of wine, stop it well up in a vessel, and let remain in infusion; the same way Rosmary flow∣•• wine, and eyebright wine may be made.

Virtues. Wormwood wine is used to strengthen the ••mach, to procure an appetite, and for a dropsy.

Note. This Wine and Wormwood beer, are better the cases above mentioned, then any other prepara∣••on of Wormwood.

Medicated Vinegars, in Latin, aceta M••∣dicata.

Distilled Vinegar, in Latin, acetum Dist••∣latum.

Put six quarts of strong vinegar into an earth•• pan, evaporate about a quart in a bath, which is th phlegmatick part, and pour that which remains i•• to a glass or earthen Cucurbit, and distil it in a stron sand heat, until there remains nothing at botto•• but a substance like honey, keep this vinegar w•• stopt, some call it spirit of Vinegar.

Virtues Its principal use is to dissolve or precipi∣tate bodies, it is sometimes mixed in cordial potion to resist putrefaction, it is mixed with water, this •• called oxycrate, which is used to stop Hemorrhagies, a•• being outwardly applyed it asswages inflamations.

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

Rose Vinegar, in Latin, Acetum Rosaceum

Take of red Roses before they are full blow•• the white being cut off, one pound, they must b•• dryed in the Sun, add to them six quarts of Vine∣gar▪ set them in the Sun for the space of forty days, the•• strain the Vinegar, repeat the infusion with fresh Ro∣ses; after the same manner is made Vinegar of E••∣derflowers, Rosmary flowers, and clove Gilly Flowers

Note. That these Vinegars are prescribed fo•• sauces, according to the various diseases of the sick as vinegar of Rosmary flowers, for instance in dis∣eases of the head and the like.

Treacle Vinegar, in Latin, Acetum Theri∣acale Norimberg.

Take of the roots of the greater Celandine one nce and an half, of the roots of Angelica, Master∣ort, Gentian, Bistort, Valerian, Burnet, White Dit∣••y, Elecampane, Zedoary, each one dram, of the ot of the greater Plantain one dram and an half, the leaves of Mousear, Sage, Scabious, Scordium, ittany of Creet, of Blessed Thistle, each half an ndful, of the bark and seeds of Citron, each one am and an half, of Bole armonick one dram, of ••ffron three drams, of Hartshorn one dram and an ••if, of these let the Saffron, Hartshorn, Dittany ••d Bole be tyed up in a rag, and infused with the her ingredients for many days, in five pints of the arpest vinegar; you must infuse them in a glass ell stopped in a moderate heat, strain out the vi∣egar, and dissolve in it six drams of the best Trea∣e, shake it often and keep it for use.

Virtues. This is proper to be used in the Plague me and against Malignity, and to prevent infection.

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

Decoctions.

Common Decoction for a Glyster, in Latin, Decoctum commune pro Clystere.

Take of the leaves of Mallows, Violets, Pellito∣••, Beet, Mercury, each one handful, of the flow∣••s of Camomel two Pugils, of sweet Fennel seeds alf an ounce, of Linseed two drams, boil them in sufficient quantity of water to a pint.

Virtues. This is used in general to empty the Bow∣els,

but it will not work well, unless you add to it quarter of a pound of brown Sugar.

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

Bitter Decoction, in Latin, Decoctum •• marum.

Take of the tops of the lesser Centaury, of th flowers of Camomel each one pugil, of the roo of Gentian half a scruple, of the leaves of Sen•• cleansed, and of Carduus Benedictus seeds each o•• dram, boyl them in a sufficient quantity of fountai water to four ounces.

Virtues. This is much used to strengthen the St••∣mach and to purifie the blood.

Dose. Four ounces of it may be taken for sever mornings together.

Note. Ten grains of salt of Wormwood is com∣only added to this decoction, and thereby its made ear, and more agreeable to the Stomach.

Decoctum sennae Gereonis.

Take of the leaves of Senna two ounces, of the oots of Polypody of the oak half an ounce, of inger one dram, of Raisins of the Sun stoned two ••nces, of Sebestens and Damask Pruns, each num∣••r twelve, of the flowers of Borrage, Violets, red oses, Rosmary, each two drams, boil them in two ••arts of Fountain water till half is consumed.

Virtues. This is used as a common decoction for ••rging potions.

Dose. Four ounces of it may be taken at a time, ut to make it work well you must add some purg∣••g syrup, viz. an ounce of syrup of Roses solu∣ve, Buckthorn or the like.

The pectoral Decoction, in Latin, decoctum Pectorale.

Take of Raisins of the Sun stoned one ounce, f Sebestins and Jujubes, each number fifteen, of ••ates number six, of fat figs number eight; of barly ••eansed one ounce, of Liquorice half an ounce, of ••e leaves of Maidenhair, Hysop, Scabious, Colts∣••ot, each one handful, boil them in three pints of ountain water to the consumption of a third part.

Virtues. This is good for diseases of the breast, and elps expectoration.

Dose. A quarter of a pint of it may be taken ••orning and evening.

The wound decoction, in Latin, Decoctum Traumaticum.

Take of white and pithy Sarsaparilla an ounce

and a half of the roots of China one ounce, of th•• roots of Fennel, of the tender roots of Burdock ne•• tles, Rhapontick, Comfry, Liquorice, Avens, ea•• six drams, of long Birthwort half an ounce, o•• white Dittany two drams, of the leaves of Betto∣ny, St. John's wort, Agrimony, Rib'd Plantai•• Ground Ivy, Bugles, Wintergreen, Sanicle, each ha•• a handful of raisins of the Sun stoned one ounc•• of the seeds of Anise, Coriander, and Nettles, ea•• two drams, of Juniper berries one dram, of Har•• horn and Ivory Rasped five drams, boil them in sufficient quantity of water to a quart; strain it a•• add four ounces of good White-wine, of clarifie•• Hony and white Sugar Candy, each a pound.

Virtues. This is of excellent use for healing wound ulcers and fistulas, both inward and outward; it also good to stop spitting of blood, a gonorrhea, and th•• whites.

Dose. Four ounces of it may be taken twice o•• thrice a day.

Decoction of the Woods, in Latin, Decoctu•• Ex Lignis.

Take of the roots of Sarsa-Parrilla four ounce•• of Gujacum three ounces, of the bark of the sam•• two ounces, of Sassafras one ounce and an half, o•• the roots of Burdock, and butterbur, each two ou••∣ces and an half, of Rhodium wood, and yello•• Sanders, each one ounce, of Carduus seeds, an•• fresh Juniper Berries, each six drams, of the ou••∣er bark of dryed Citron two drams, infuse them •• whole night in six quarts of Fountain water, the•• boil half away.

Virtues. This diet drink is good for the Frenc•• Pox, Kings-evil, for Rheums and Coughs.

D••se. Half a pint of it may be taken four times •• day for the space of a month, but the sick must ••urge once a week.

The white decoction, In Latin, decoctum al∣bum.

Take of calcined Hartshorn powdered two oun∣••es, of fountain water two quarts, boil it till half ••s consumed, strain it gently through a Linnen rag, ••nd add to it three ounces of Syrup of Oranges.

Virtues. It's an excellent drink against the worms ••n children, for a loosness and for feavers.

Syrups.

Syrup of Rubarb, in Latin, syrupus Rha∣barbaro.

Take of the best Rhubarb, of the leaves of Sen∣••a, each two ounces and an half, of the flowers of ••iolets one handful, of Cinnamon a dram and an ••alf, of Ginger half a dram, of the waters of Bet∣••ny, Succory, and Bugloss, each a pint and an half, ••t them be mixed together warm all night, and in ••e morning strained and boyled to a Syrup, with ••o pound of fine Sugar; add at last four ounces 〈◊〉〈◊〉 Syrup of Roses Solutive.

Virtues. It is a very gentle purge, proper for chil∣••en, and weakly people.

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

Syrup of Succory with Rhubarb, in Latin, Syrupus e Cichoreo cum Rhabarbaro.

Take of whole Barly, of the roots of Smalage, ••nnel, and Asparagus, each two ounces, of the

herbs Succory, Dandelyon, Endive, smooth sow Thistles, each two handfuls, Garden Lettice, Liver∣wort, Fumitory, of the tops of Hops, each one handful, of Maidenhair, white and black Ceterach Liquorice, of the seeds of Winter Cherries, and Dodder, each six drams, boyl them in six quarts of Fountain water, till two quarts is consumed, in the strained liquor dilute and boyl six pound of white Sugar, add towards the end six ounces of Rhubarb and six drams of Spicknard, tyed together in a rag which must be infused in hot liquor, and often pres∣sed out, and so make a Syrup.

Virtues. It is a good cooling gentle Purge, a•••• chiefly used for children.

Dose. Dose an ounce, or an ounce and an hal•• or two ounces may be given at a time.

Syrup of Dodder, in Latin Syrupus de Ep••∣thimo.

Take of Dodder of Thym twenty drams, of My¦robalans, Citron, and Indian, each fifteen drams, Embelick and Bellerick Mirobalans, of the Roots Polypody Liquorish, Agarick of the Herbs Thy•• Calamint, Bugloss, Stechas, each six drams, Dodder, Fumitory, each ten drams, of Red Ro•• sweet▪ Fennel seeds▪ and Anise seeds, each two dra•• and an half, of sweet pruns ten pair, Raisins of 〈◊〉〈◊〉 Sun stoned four ounces, of Tamarinds two oun•••• and an half, after having infused them twenty fo•••• hours in ten pints of fountain water; boyl to 〈◊〉〈◊〉 consumption of four pints; then take it from 〈◊〉〈◊〉 fire, and strain it; add to it five pound of fine sug•• and make a Syrup.

Vertues. It is a proper purge for Melancholy 〈◊〉〈◊〉 ple.

Dose. An ounce and an half, or two ounces of it may be taken at a time.

Magisterial Syrup of Apples, in Latin, Syru∣pus de Pomis Magistralis.

Take of the juice and water of fragrant apples, each one pint and an half, of the juice and water of Borrage and Bugloss, each nine ounces, of the leaves of oriental senna cleansed, half a pound, of the ••eeds of Anise and sweet Fennel, each three drams, of Dodder, of Thym of Creet, two ounces, of the whitest Agarick, and of the best Rhubarb, each half an ounce, of Ginger and Mace, each four scruples, of Cinnamon two scruples, of Saffron half a dram, infuse the Rhubarb and Cinnamon apart by them∣selves in white wine, and the juice of Apples each two ounces, infuse the rest, except the Saffron, in the waters above mentioned; the day after pour on the juices, which being boyled, scummed, and strain∣ed, boyl it to a Syrup, with four pound of white Su∣gar, dipping now and then the Saffron in it, being tyed up in a rag, and pressing it out again. Lastly, add ••he iufusion of Rhubarb, and let it boil gently a∣gain to make a syrup.

Virtues. It is a proper purging syrup for melan∣cholly people.

Dose. An ounce or two of it may be taken at a ••ime, in some proper purging decoction.

Syrup of Buckthorn, In Latin, Syrupus de Rhamno Cathartico.

Take of the juice of ripe and fresh Buckthorn ••erries, gathered in September, a quart, let it be cla∣••ified by standing; then add of Cinnamon and Nut∣••egs, each three drams; infuse them in hot water

for the space of a day; then press out hard, and with a pound and an half of white Sugar make a Syrup.

Virtues. This Syrup purges strongly watry humours, and therefore is good for dropsies and the like.

Dose. An ounce, an ounce and an half, or two ounces may be taken at a time, but it is most com∣monly mixed with some purging potion. and then it works most kindly.

Syrup of Peach flowers, in Latin, Syrupus florum mali persici.

Take of fresh peach flowers one pound, infuse them a whole day in three pints of warm water▪ then press them out, add fresh flowers to the same liquor and proceed as before five times; then strain it, and add two pound and an half of the best Su∣gar, and boyl it to a Syrup in hot water.

Virtues. It is a gentle purge for children.

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

Syrup of Roses solutive, in Latin, Syrupus Rosarum solutivus.

Take of boyling fountain water, two quarts, pu•• into it as many fresh Damask Roses, as it will con∣tain, let them infuse twelve hours in a close vessel then press them out hard, and in the liquor heate•• as before, infuse the same quantity of fresh flowers do so three or four times, increasing the quantity o•• the fresh Roses, according to the increase of the Li∣quor, which is every time a third part more than •• was before; then add four parts of white Sugar •• six parts of this liquor, and make a Syrup in h•• water.

Virtues. It is a gentle, cooling, and purging Syrup, and is commonly used with purging potions.

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

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.

Honey Medicines, and Medicines ma•• of Honey and Vinegar, in Lati•• Melita & Oxymelita.

Mercurial Honey, in Latin, Mel Merc••∣riale.

Take of the juice of Mercury three pints, of H••∣ney two pound, clarifie and boil them to the co••∣sistence of Honey.

Virtues. It is used in Glisters.

Honey of Mulberries, in Latin, Diamoro••

Take of the juice of Mulberries, of the Tree a•• Shrub gathered before they are ripe, and before•• Sun is up, and cleared by standing, each a pint a•• an half, of strained Honey clarified two pou••

•• them to a due thickness in a Bath.

Virtues. It is commonly used for inflamations, and •• mouths.

Honey of Roses, in Latin, Mel Rosarum.

Take of Red Roses not full blown two pound, the best Honey six pound, set them in the Sun ac∣••ding to art.

Virtues. It is used to heal ulcers of the mouth and ••at.

Simple Oxymel, in Latin, Oxymel simplex.

Take of the best Honey two pound, of the clear∣•• water three pints and an half, boil the Honey ••d Water in a glazed earthen po••, scuming of it ••tinually with a spoon that hath holes; add by ••rees one pint of White Wine Vinegar, boil i•• ••r a gentle fire to the consistence of a liquid Sy∣••.

Virtue. It cleanses ulcers of the Lungs; it may taken with a▪Liquorice stick.

Simple oxymel of Squills, in Latin, oxy∣mel Scilliticum Simplex.

Take of clarified Honey three pound, of Vine∣•• of Squills a quart, boil them according to art.

Virtues. It is very cleansing and healing to the ••ngs, and helps expectoration; it is a gentle vomit, •• is most commonly given with other things.

Dose. When you design to vomit with it, you ••y give two ounces of it at a time, when it is u∣•• for obstructions of the Lungs, it is best to mix ••f an ounce of it with two ounces of some pect∣••l Syrup, as with Syrup of Liquorice, Maiden▪hair, ••he like.

Oxymel Julianizans.

Take of the bark of Capper roots, of the ro•• of Orris, Fennel, Parsly, Kneeholm, Succory, •• paragus, Cyperus, each half an ounce, of •• Herbs, Harts-tongue, Tamarisk, Schenanth, •••• half an handful, of the seeds of sweet Fennel •• an ounce, infuse them in Vinegar and water, •• each a pint and an half, afterwards boil away •••• strain it, and with clarified Honey and Sugar, •• half a pound, make a Syrup of the thickness Honey.

Virtues. This opens obstructions, is good for •• eases of the Lungs, and Hypocondriack Melanc•••• and for the Rickets, it also forces Ʋrin.

Dose. Two or three ounces of it may be ta•• at a time.

Rob, or Sapa.

Rob of Berberries, in Latin, Rob de B••∣beris.

Take of the juice of Barberries strained one p•• of white Sugar half a pound, with the gentle •• of a Bath, boil them to a due thickness.

Virtues. It quencheth thirst, cools and strength the stomach, and procures appetite.

Juice of Liquorice, in Latin, Succus G••∣cyrrhizae Simplex.

Take of Liquorice Roots well cleansed, and g••∣ly bruised, as much as you please, infuse them t•• days in Fountain water, so much as may rise t•• fingers breadth above them, then boil it a little •• press it out, afterwards boil it with a gentle hea•• the due consistence of a juice.

Virtues. It is good for coughs and for diseases of •• Lungs.

Lohoch's.

Lohoch of the Pine, in Latin, Lohoch e pino.

Take of pine nuts fresh and cleansed, fifteen ••ams, of sweet Almonds Blanched, of Hazel nuts ••ntly tosted, of Gum Tragacanth, Arabick, of the ••wder of Liquorice, and juice of the same, of white ••rch, Maiden hair, and the roots of Orris, each ••o drams, of the the pulp of yellow Dates two ••nces, of bitter Almonds a dram and an half, Honey of Raisins, and of white Sugar, each ••r ounces, of oyl of sweet Almonds, to be added the time it is used, if there be occasion half an ••nce, of the best Hony a pound and an half, dis∣••ve the Gums in four times their weight of Maiden∣••ir water, till they are quite soft, pulp them through Hair sive, and mingle with them two pounds of ••e best Honey over a gentle fire, stirring it a long ••ile with a wooden Spatula; afterwards sprinkle the fine powders of Orris, Maidenhair, Liquorice, gar, Starch, then the Dates, Pin nuts, Almonds, ••d Hazelnuts, which must be cut small, and beat ••e apart, in a marble morter, and mix them well, ••n add the Gums mixed with the Honey of Rasins, herein the juice of Liquorice is first to be dis∣••ved) and take the vessel from the fire, and stir the things a little while, that they may be well ••xed, add the fresh oyl; if you are to use it pre∣••tly, and make a Lohoch.

Virtues. It is good for Coughs and Heat of Ʋrine, is to be taken with a Liquorice stick.

Lohoch of Purslain, in Latin, Lohoch •• Portulaca.

Take of the juice of Purslain strained, a qua•• of the Troches of the Lemnian Earth two dra•• of the Troches of Ambar, of Gum Arabick, of Dr••∣gons blood, each one dram, of the blood stone •• Hairs down burnt, each two scruples, of white S••∣gar one pound, mix them, and make a Lohoch.

Virtues. This is an astringent Medicine, and good for Fluxes, Ruptures, and the running of •• Reins.

Dose. Two or three drams of it may be take at a time.

Lohoch of the Lungs of a Fox, in Latin, L••∣hoch e pulmone vulpis.

Take of the Lungs of a Fox rightly prepared, the juice of Liquorice, Maidenhair, the seeds of nise and Fennel, each equal parts, of Sugar boil•• to a Syrup in Coltsfoot, and Scabious water, th•• times as much as all the rest; add the other thi•• finely powdred, and mix them very well togeth and make a Lohoch.

Virtues. It is excellent for ulcers of the Lung••

The Healing Lohoch, in Latin, Lohoch S••∣nans.

Take of the leaves of Garden Hyssop, and Calaminth, each half an ounce of Jujubes, and •• bestines, the stones being taken out, each fifteen p•• of Raisins of the Sun stoned, and of fat Figs, of fr•• Dates, each two ounces, of Linseed, and Fenugre seeds, each five drams, of Maiden-hair one ha••∣ful, of the Seeds of Anise, and Fennel, and the Ro

••f Orris cut, of Liquorish bruised, and Cinnamon, ach half an ounce, boyl all in two quarts of clear ••ater, until half is consumed, then add Penidiat, ugar two pound, of Gum Tragacanth, and Gum ••rabick, dissolved in the Decoction above mentio∣••ed, each three drams, boil it to a Syrup; after∣wards cut small and bruise five drams, of Pine ••uts, sweet Almonds blanched, Liquorice and Starch, 〈◊〉〈◊〉 three drams, of roots of Orris two drams, sprin∣••le these into the Syrup taken off the fire, and stir t well about with a wooden Spatula, till it is white.

Virtues It is very good for Coughs, and diseases of he Lungs.

Conserves of Roots, Stalks, Flowers, Fruits, Barks, Pulps.

Take of Eringo roots, as much as you please, ••leanse them within and without, and take out the ••ith; infuse them one or two days in clear water, ••hange it some times, and dry them with a cloath; hen take an equal weight of white Sugar, put it nto as much rose water as is sufficient to dissolve it; ••move it from the fire, and take off the scum, af∣erwards boil it up almost to the consistence of a Syrup, add the roots which are also to be boiled a ••ttle, till the superflous moisture is consumed, and it ••as obtained the consistence of a Syrup; much in ••he same manner are preserved the roots of sweet meiling flag, Angelica, Borrage, Bugloss, Succory, Ele∣••ampan, Burne••▪ Satyrion, Comfry, Ginger Zedoary.

Take of the Stalks of Artichoaks not too ripe, as ••ahy as you please, of which take only the pith, ••oil them with an equal quantity of Sugar, as be∣fore, till they are preserved; so are preserved the talks of Angelica, Burdock and Lettice, gathered before they are too ripe.

Take of the bark of fresh Oranges, as much •• you please, take off the outward yellow peel, i•• fuse it three days in Fountain water, change the wa∣ter often, then put them into Sugar, boiled as be∣fore, and preserve them, in like manner are prese••∣ed the peels of Citrons, Lemons, and the like.

Take of the flowers of Citron, as many as y•• please, and preserve them in Sugar; the same wa•• are preserved the flowers of Oranges, Borrage, Pri•• roses, and the like.

Take Apricocks as many as you please, peel •• the outward skin, and take out the stones and min•• them with an equal weight of white Sugar, then••∣ter four hours take them out, and boil the Sug•• without any other Liquor; then put them in aga•• and boil them according to art: Other Fruits a•• preserved much in the same manner, as whole B•• berries, Cherries, Cornels, Quinces, Peaches, Co••∣mon Apples, the five species of Myrobalans, Haz•• nuts, Walnuts▪ Nutmegs, Raisins, Peper in the bran••∣es from India.

Garden and wild Pruns, Pears, and Grapes Pul•• are also preserved, as of Barberries Cassia, Citro•• Hips, Quinces, wild Pruns, and the like.

Take of Barberries as many as you please, b•• them in a sufficient quantity of Fountain water, •• they are soft; then pulp them through a five, th they may be cleared of their stones, afterwa•• boil them in an earthen vessel, over a gentle fire, f•• them often least they should burn, till the watry h••∣mor is consumed, then to six pound of the pulp a•• ten pound of Sugar and boil them to a due cosisten••

Broom-buds Capers, Olives, and the like, a preserved in pickle, lastly, among Barks, Cin••∣mon, among Flowers, Roses, and Marygold flowers,

among Fruits, Almonds, Cloves, Pine-apples, ••istaches, and the like, are said to be preserved, so al∣•• Seeds and Twigs, but with this difference; that ••r the most part, they are crusted with Sugar, and ••erefore are more properly called Confections.

Conserves and Sugars.

Conserves.

Of the Herbs Wormwood, and wood Sorrel, of ••e flowers of Bettony, Borrage, Bugloss, Ma∣rygolds, Gillyflowers, and Succory, of the leaves of curvy-grass, of Hipes, of the Roots of Elecampane, •• the tops of Fumitory, of Broom-buds, of red Ro∣••s, Flowers of Rosemary, Peony, Violets▪ Lilly of ••e Valleys, of all these are made Conserves, with ••rice their weight of fine Sugar: But it is to be no∣••d, that they are not all to be mingled alike; for ••me are to be first cut, bruised, and gently boyled, ••hers are to be neither cut, bruised, nor boyled, and ••me lastly require only one of these, and others all; ••e but one of these. But any Artist may easily a∣••id Mistakes by this one premonition.

Sugars.

Pearled Sugar.

Is made with Sugar boyled in half the weight of ••ose-water, towards the end, add to each pound •• Sugar half an ounce of prepared Pearl, and eight •• ten leaves of Gold.

Penidiat Sugar, in Latin, Saccharum Peni∣dium.

It is made with Sugar dissolved in barly water, ••er a gentle fire, and well beat with whites of eggs ••d twice clarified. As it boyls, strain it through a

cloath, and boyl it again gently, until it risein bubbles, and being chewed does not stick to your teeth, then pour it upon a marble besmeared with oyl of Al∣monds, (letting first the bubbles sink, after it is re∣moved from the fire) bring back the outsides of it to the middle, till it looks like larch Rosin; then your hands being rubed with white starch▪ you may draw it into threads, either short or long, thick or thin, as you please.

Sugar of Roses, in Latin, Sacharum Rosa∣tum Tabulatum.

Take of the flowers of Red Roses, the whites cu•• off and dryed quickly in the Sun, one ounce, of fine Sugar one pound, dissolve the Sugar over the fire in four ounces of red Rose water, and in four ounces of the juice of the same, which being evaporated by degrees, add the Roses powdred, mingle them, and pour them on a stone, and so make Tablets.

Species, or Powders.

Aromatick Rosat, in Latin, Aromaticum Ro∣satum.

Take of red Roses, the white being cut off, fif∣teen drams, of Liquorice Rasped, seven drams, o•• the wood of Aloes, and of yellow Sanders, each three drams, choice Cinnamon five drams, of Clove and Mace, each two drams and an half, of Gum Arabick, and Tragacanth, each eight scruples, o•• Nutmegs, the greater Cardamoms, and Galinga•• each one dram, of Spick Indian, and Nard, and of Ambergrease, each two scruples, of Musk one scruple, make a powder to be kept in a glass or gla∣zed pot.

Virtues. It is cordial, strengthens the stomach, an•• expels wind.

Dose. Half a dram or a dram of it may be ••aken at a time.

Compound power of Crabs claws, in Latin, pulvis e chelis Cancrorum Compositus.

Take of prepared pearl, of Crabs eyes, red Co∣••al, white Amber, Har••s Horn prepared Philosophi∣••ally, oriental Bezoar stone, each half an ounce, ••owder of the black tops of Crabs claws, the weight ••f all, make a powder, which with the gelly of ••nglish vipers skins, may be made into small balls, 〈◊〉〈◊〉 be dryed carefully, and to be kept for use.

Virtues. This is commonly called Gascoigns Pow∣••er, and is reckoned good to expel malignity and to ••vive the Spirits.

Dose. Twenty grains or half a scruple of it may ••e taken at a time.

The Temperate Cordial species, in Latin, spe∣cies cordiales Temperatae.

Take of the wood of Aloes, of the spodium of ••ory, each one dram, of Cinnamon, Cloves, bone 〈◊〉〈◊〉 a Stags Heart, of the roots of Angelica, Avens, ••ormentile each a dram and an half, of prepared earl six drams, of raw silk tosted, of both the ••orals, each two drams, of Hyacinths, Emeraulds, ••d Saphyrs, each half a dram, of Saffron one scru∣••e, of the leaves of Gold and Silver, each ten; 〈◊〉〈◊〉 Ambarg••ease, and Musk, each half a dram, ••ake a powder according to art.

Virtues. It is reckoned good for melancholy, and ••revives the Spirits.

Dose. A scruple, or half a dram may be taken a time.

Species of Calaminth, in Latin, diacalamin∣thes Simplex.

Take of Mountain Calaminth, Pennyroyal, wil•• Marjor••m, the seeds of Stone Parsly, English and Macedonian, of sesely each two drams, of the seed•• of Smalage, and of the tops of Thyme, each ha•• an ounce, of the seeds of Lovage, and of whi•• Pepper, each one ounce, make a powder accord∣ing to art.

Vertues. It expels wind, forces urine, and t•• courses, and strengthens the stomach.

Dose. Half a dram of it may be taken at a tim••

Compound powder of Wake-Robin roots, •• Latin, Pulvis Radicum Ari Composit••

Take of the powder of the roots of Wake-Rob•• two ounces, of common water flag, and of Burn•• Saxifrage, each one ounce, Crabs eyes half an ounc•• of Cinnamon three drams, of Salt of Wormwoo•• and Juniper, each one dram, mingle them, an•• make a powder.

Virtues. It is reckoned an excellent powder for t•• Scurvy, it is said to be good to provoke the courses, a•• to expel Malignity.

Dose. Half a dram of it may be taken at a tim••

Species of Urris roots simple, in Latin, Speci••∣diaireos Simplex.

Take of orris roots half an ounce, Sugar Candy an•• the species Diatragacanth frigid, each two dra•• make a powder.

Virtues. It is good for ••oughs and colds, h••a••∣ness and shortness of breath.

D••se. A dram of it may be taken at a time.

Species of Gum Lac, in Latin, species di∣alaccae.

Take of Gum Lac prepared, of the roots of ••haponticum, each three drams, Schenanth of Spike ••ndian, and Nard, and of Mastich, of the juice ••f wormwood, and Agrimony thickned, of the ••eeds of Smalage, Bishops-weed, Fennel, Anise, ••avin, bitter Almonds cleansed, Myrrh, Zedoary, ••he roots of Madder, Asarabacca, Birth-wort, round ••nd long, Gentian, Saffron, Cinnamon, d••yed Hys∣••op, woody Cassia, Bdellium, each a dram and an ••alf, Black Pepper and Ginger, each one dram; ••ake a powder according to art.

Virtues. It purifies the blood, it opens obstructi∣••n of the Liver, Spleen, and Gall Bladder, it is good ••or the Dropsy, and Jaundice, and expels wind.

Dose. Half a dram of it may be taken at a time.

The Cordial Magisterial Powder, in Latin▪ Pulvis Cardiacus Magistralis.

Take of Orientale Bezoar stone, of the Bone of •• Stags Heart, each a dram and an half, of white ••nd red Coral prepared, of white Ambar, of pr••∣••ared Pearls, of Hartshorn prepared, of Ra••ped ••vory, of oriental Bole, of German, Samos, and Lemnian Earths, of Elks hoof Rasped, and of the ••oots of Tormentile, each one dram, of the wood of Aloes, and the bark of Citron, of the roots of Angelica, and Zedoary, each two scruples, twen∣••y leaves of Gold, a scruple of Ambergrease, Six grains of Musk; mix them, and make a powder.

Virtues. It is good for Malignant and Pestilential diseases, it stops fluxes, is cordial, cures melancholly, and revives the spirits.

Dose. Half a dram of it may be taken at a time

The species Diamargarit frigid, in Latin, Spe∣cies Diamargariton frigidae.

Take of the four greater cold seeds cleansed, •• the seeds of Purslain, White Poppy, Endive, Wood•• Sorrel, Citrons of the three Sanders, wood of Alo•• Ginger, the Flowers of red Roses, the whites being c•• off, water Lilly, Bugloss, Violets, Myrtle-berries of the bone of a Stags Heart, Ivory, the roots o Contrayerva, Cinnamon, each one dram, of both the Corals, each half a dram, of clear Pearles thre•• drams, of Ambergrease, and Camphor, each si•• grains, of Musk two grains, make a powder.

Note. The greater cold seeds, and the poppy seed•• are to be added when this species is to be used, and the•• you are to add a scruple of the seeds to every dram 〈◊〉〈◊〉 the species, the like is to be observed in the rest of the species, whereof these seeds are ingredients.

Virtues. It is good in Fevers, for Coughs, and for Pains of the Stomach.

Dose. A scruple or half a dram of it may be take•• at a time.

Species Diambrae.

Take of Cinnamon, roots of Angelica, Cloves, Mace, Nutmegs, Indian leaf, Galingal, of each three drams, of Indian Spick, the greater and lesser, Cardamoms, each one dram, of Ginger one dram and an half, of the wood of Aloes, yellow Sanders, and long Pepper, each two drams, of Ambergrease one dram and an half, Musk half a dram, make a powder.

Virtues. It expels wind, strengthens the Stomach, and the spirits.

Dose. Half a dram of it may be taken at a time

Species Diamoschu dulcis

Take of Saffron, Galingal, Zedoary, wood of A∣••es, Mace, each two drams, of white Pearls, of ••w silk dryed and powdered, of white Ambar, nd red Coral prepared, Gallia Moschata, of the ••eds of Basil, each two drams and an half, of Gin∣er, Cubebs, and long Pepper, each one dram and n half, of Nutmeg, Indian leaf, or Cinnamon, nd of Cloves, each one dram, of Musk two scru∣les, make a powder.

Virtues. It strengthens the stomach, it is good ••r diseases of the head, and revives the spirits.

Dose. A scruple or half a dram of it may be aken at a time.

Species of Rosmary flowers, called, species dianthos.

Take of Rosmary flowers one ounce, of red R••∣••s, Violets, and Liquorice, each fix drams, of Cloves, ndian Spike, Nutmeg, Galingal, Cinamon, Ginger, ••edoary, Mace, wood of Aloes, the lesser Carda∣••oms, the seeds of Dill and Anise, each four scru∣les, make a Powder.

Virtues. This is good for diseases of the head, ex∣els wind, and strengthens the stomach.

Dose. A scruple or half a dram may be taken t a time.

Diarrhodon abbatis.

Take of White and red Sanders, each two drams nd an half, of Gum Tragacanth, Arabick, Ivory, each wo scruples, of the roots of Asarabacca, Mastich, In∣ian Spike, Cardamoms, juice of Liquorice, Saffron, ••ood of Aloes, Cloves, Gallia, Moschata, the ••eds of Anise, Fennel, Cinnamon, Rhaponticum,

of the seeds of Basil, Barberries, Succory, Pursla•••• of the four greater cold seeds cleansed, of whr•• Poppy, each one scruple, of Pearls, and of the bo•• of a Stags heart, each half, a scruple of 〈◊〉〈◊〉 Roses, the white cut off an ounce and three dra•• of Camphor seven grains, of Musk four grains make a powder.

Virtues. It is cooling, and good for Coughs, a•• helps expectoration.

Dose. Half a dram of it may be taken at a ti••

Species Diatragacanthi frigidi.

Take of Gum Tragacanth two ounces, Gum A∣rabick, one ounce and two drams, of white Star•• half an ounce, of Liquorice, of the seeds of M••∣lons, white Poppies, each three drams, of Citru•• Cucumbers, Gourds, each two drams, penidiat S••∣gar, three ounces, of flowers of water Lilly o•• scruple, make a powder.

Virtues. It is used in Coughs, for Catarrhs, and Pleurisy.

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

Species of the three Sanders, in Latin, Sp••∣cus diatrion Santalon.

Take of all the Sanders, sprinkled in beating with few drops of rose water, of red Roses each three dram•• of Rhaponticum, Ivory, juice of Liquorice, seeds •• Purslain▪ each two drams and fifteen grains, of Gum ••∣rabick, Tragacanth, the seeds of Mellons, Cucumbe•• Citruls, Gourds, Succory, each one dram and an ha•• of Camphor one scruple; make a powder.

Virtues. It is good for ulcers in the Lungs running the Reins, and for heat of urine.

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

Pulvis Haly.

Take of the seeds of white Poppy ten drams, of ••hite Starch, of Gum Arabick and Tragacanth, ach three drams, of the seeds of Purslain, Marsh∣••allows, Mallows, each five drams, of Cucumbers, Mellons, Gourds, Citruls, and Quinces cleansed, each seven drams, of Ivory and Liquorice, each three ••rams, of white Ambar two drams, Penidiat Su∣gar the weight of all make a powder.

Virtues. It is good for heat of Ʋrine, a Pleurisy▪ Ʋlcers of the Lungs, and is excellent for Coughs, and Catarrhs.

Dose. A dram of it may be taken at a time▪

Species L••etificans.

Take of the flowers or seeds of sweet Basil, of Saffron, Zedoary, yellow Sanders, Cloves, barks of Citron, Galingal, Mace, Nutmegs, Storax Cala∣mit, each two drams and an half, of Ivory Rasped, of the seeds of Anise, Thyme, Dodder of Thyme, each one dram, of the bone of a Stags heart, of Pearls, Camphor, Ambergrease, and Musk, each half a dram, of the leaves of Gold and Silver, each half a Scruple, make a powder.

Virtue. It is counted good for Melancholy.

Dose. Half a dram of it may be taken at a time▪

Species Confectionis Liberantis.

Take of the roots of Tormentil, of the seeds of Sorrel, Endive, Coriander and Citron, each one dram and an half, of all the Sanders, of the roots of white Dittany, each one dram, of Bole armoni∣ack, and Lemnian Earth, each three drams▪ of Pearls, of both the Corals, of white Ambar, of Ivory▪ and of the bone of a Stags Heart, of the roots of Vir∣ginnian

Snake-weed, of Avens, Angelica, Carda∣moms, Cinnamon, of each a dram, of Mace, wood of Aloes, wood of Cassia, Saffron, Zedoary, each half a dram, of Penidiat Sugar, Fragments, o•• Emeraulds, Jacynth's, Granats, flowers of water Lillys, Bugloss, red Roses, each a scruple, Campho•• seven grains, Musk, Ambergrease, each three grains▪ make a powder.

Virtues. It is counted good against malignant dis∣eases, and to prevent infection.

Dose. A scruple or half a dram of it may be ta∣ken at a time.

Powder called Thuraloes.

Take of Franckincense one dram, of Aloes half a dram; make a powder, when you use it, mix it with the white of an egg, and bring it to the con∣sistence of Honey, mixing with it Hares down.

Virtues. It is good to be used in wounds, to stop blood; it must be applied over all the wound, and bound well on.

Compound powder of Senna, in Latin, Pul∣vis Sennae Compositus Major.

Take of the seeds of Anise, Carraways, Fennel, Cumin, Spicknard, Cinnamon, Galingal, each half an ounce, Liquorice, Gromwel, each an ounce, of Senna the weight of all, make a powder.

Virtues. It is a gentle purge, and expels wind.

Dose. Two or three drams of it may be taken at a time.

The Earl of Warwick's Powder, in Latin, pulvis Comitis Warvicencis▪

Take of Scamony Sulphurated, two ounces, of Diaphoretick Antimony one ounce, of Crystals, of

Tartar, half an ounce, mingle them and make a powder.

Virtues. It purges watry humors, and is good for Rhumatisms, Dropsies, and Pox.

Dose. A scruple, or half a dram of it may be taken at a time.

Electuaries.

Confection of Alkermes, in Latin, Confectio Alkermes.

Take of the juice of fragrant Apples, of Rose∣water, each a pint and an half, Syrup of the grains of Kermes a quart, of Sugar a pound, boil them to the consistence of Honey, take it from the fire, and while it is hot, add two drams of Ambergrease, dis∣solved in a few drops of oyl of Cinnamon, having well mixed them, add the following powders, of choice Cinnamon, of the best wood of Aloes each six drams, of clear Pearls prepared two drams, of ••eaf-gold, one dram, of the best Musk half a scru∣ple, mingle them.

Virtues. It is reckoned Cordial, and good in Pe∣••tilential Feavers.

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

Electuary of Sassafras, in Latin, Electu∣arium e Sassafras.

Take of the fragrant wood of Sassafras two ounces, of common water three pints, boil it to the consumption of a third part, adding towards the ••nd, half an ounce of Cinnamon bruised, strain ••he liquor, and with two pound of white Sugar, ••oil it to a thick syrup, adding to it two drams of Cinnamon powdered, of Nutmegs powdred half a ••cruple, of Ambergrease, xxxij. gr. Musk gr. iij. of

the leaves of Gold number ten, of spirit of Vitri∣ol four drops, make an Electuary.

Virtues. It is a good drying Medicine, and is pro∣per for tickling Coughs, and Consumptions.

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

Electuary of Lawrel berries, in Latin, Ele∣ctuarium e Baccis Lauri.

Take of the leaves of Rue dried ten drams, of the seeds of Bishop-weed, Cumin, Lovage, wild Mar∣ram, Nigella, Carraways, wild Carrots, Parsly, Bitte•• Almonds, black and long Pepper▪, Horse-mint▪ sweet smelling Flag, Lawrel berries, Castor, each two drams, Sagapenum half an ounce, Opoponax three drams, clarified Honey a pound and an half▪ the things to be beaten being beaten, towards the end add the Gums dissolved in White-wine, and make an Electuary.

Virtues. It is good for the Cholick, strengthen the stomach, and expels wind.

Dose. A dram of it may be taken at a time half an ounce of it is commonly given in Glister•• for the same purposes.

Confectio De Hyacintho.

Take of the fragments of Jacynth, of red Co∣ral, of Bole Armonick, of sealed earth, each ha•• an ounce, of the grains of Kermes, of the roots•• Tormentile, and Dittany, of the seeds of Citro cleansed, of Sorrel, of Pu••slain, of Saffron, •• Myrrh, of red Roses, the whites cut off, of all th Sanders, of the bone of a Stag's heart, of Hart•• horn, of the Raspings of Ivory, each four scrupl•• of Saphyrs, Emeraulds, Topaz, Pearls, Leaves •• Gold, and Silver, each two scruples, of Campho

Musk, and Ambargrease, each five grains, with Sy∣rup of Lemons make a Confection.

Virtues. It's Cordial and good in the Plague, it revives the Spirits, and is good in Hectick Fevers.

Dose. A seruple or half a dram may be taken at a time.

Diatsayrion.

Take of the roots of fresh Satyrion three ounces, of the Pulp of Dates, sweet Almonds, of Pine Ap∣ples, Pistaches, and of Ginger Candied, and of Eringo roots Candied, each one ounce, of Cloves, Galingal, long and black Pepper, each three drams, of Ambargrease, one scruple, of Musk two scruples, of penides four ounces, of Cinnamon, and Saffron, each half an ounce, of Malago Sack three ounces, of Nutmegs, Mace, and Grains of Paradise, each two drams, of the seeds of the Ash, of the Bellies and Loyns of Scinks, of factitious Borax, and Ben∣zoin, each three drams, of the wood of Aloes, and Cardamons, each two drams, of the seeds of Net∣tles and Onions, and of the roots of Avens, each one dram and an half; beat all the Simples, and mix them, then with two pound and one half of Syrup of Ginger, make an Electuary.

Virtues. It is chiefly used to provoke Languid ve∣nery.

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

Diascordium.

Take of Cinnamon, woody Cassia, each half an ounce, of true Scordium one ounce, of Dittany of Crete, Tormentile, Bistort, Galbanum, Gum Arabick, each half an ounce, of Storax Calamit, four drams

and an half, of Opium, and the seeds of Sorrel, each one dram and an half, of Gentian half anounce, Bole Armonick, of Lemnian Earth sealed, half an ounce, o•• long Pepper, and Ginger, each two drams, of white Honey Clarified, two pound and an half, of Sugar of Roses one pound, of good Canary eight ounces▪ make an Electuary.

Virtues. It is good against Malignity, and t•• prevent Infection; it is good to stop all sorts of Fluxes▪ and it gives rest; it is also good to stop the Hickup.

Dose. A dram, or two drams of it may be tak∣en at a time, but a scruple or less may be sufficient for a child.

Mithridat, in Latin, Mithridatium.

Take of Arabian Myrrh, Saffron, Agarick, Ginger, Cinnamon, Spicknard, Franckincense, Tr eacle Mu∣stard seed, each ten drams, of Sesely seeds, Opobalsam▪ or, Oyl of Nutmegs by expression, of sweet smelling Rush, of Arabian Stechas, of true Costus, of Gal∣banum, Cyprian Turpentine, long Pepper, Castor▪ of the juice of Hypocistis, of Storax Calamit▪ Opopanax, of fresh Indian leaf, or for want of it▪ of Mace, each one ounce, true woody Cassia, Po∣lymountain, white Pepper, Scordium, of the seeds of Cretick, Daucus, Carpo-balsamum, or of Cu∣bebs, Troches, Cypheos, Bdellium, each seven drams, of Celticknard cleansed, of Gum Arabick▪ of the seeds of Macedonian Parsly, Opium, the lesser Cardamoms, seeds of Fennel Gentian, flow∣ers of red Roses, Dittany of Crete, each five drams, the seeds of Anise, Asarabacca, sweet smelling Flag, the greater Valerian, Sagapenum, each three drams, of Athamantick Spicknard, Acacia, the bellies of Scinks, the tops of St. John's-wort, each two drams

••nd an half, of the best Canary Wine, as much as •• sufficient to dissolve the Gums and Juices, viz. a∣••out twenty six ounces, of clarified Honey thrice ••e weight of all, except the Wine, make an Ele∣••tuary.

Virtues. It is good in Malignant diseases, and to ••revent infection; it is good for bitings of venomous ••reatures, it promotes sleep, and eases the pain of the ••olick, and stops fluxes.

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

Philonium Romanum.

Take of white Pepper, of the seeds of white ••enbane, each five drams, of Opium two drams ••nd an half, of woody Caffia one dram and an ••alf, of the seeds of Smalage one dram, of Ma∣••donian Parsly, Fennel and Daucus, of Crete each ••o scruples and five grains, of Saffron a scruple and •• half, of Indian Spike, Pellitory of Spain, and ••edoary, each fifteen grains, of Cinnamon one dram ••d an half, Myrrh, and Castor, each one dram, •• clarified Honey, thrice the quantity of all; make •• Electuary.

Virtues. It's good to ease pain, and is good in the ••one, and to expel Malignity.

Dose. Half a dram or a dram may be given at time.

Electuary of the Egg, in Latin, Electuarium de ovo.

Take a fresh Hens Egg, and having made a small ••le, extract the white, fill the vacuity with good ••ffron, not powdred, leave the yelk within, after∣••ards cover it again with an other shell put over and ••t it by agentle fire in an earthen vessel, till all shall

begin to grow black; but take care the Saffron b•• not burnt, for if it should, it would be an injury 〈◊〉〈◊〉 the whole Composition, take out the matter an•• dry it, and powder it, then add to it of whi•••• Mustard powdred an equal weight; then take 〈◊〉〈◊〉 white Dittany, or of Fraxinel, and of Tormentil•• each two drams, of Myrrh, Hartshorn, and of t•••• roots of Butterbur, each one dram, of the roo•• of Angelica, Burnet, Juniper-berries, Zedoary and Camphor, each half an ounce, mingle all toge¦ther in a Morter; and then add of Venice Treacle t•••• weight of all; beat them together for about thre•• hours, pouring on a sufficient quantity of syrup of L••¦mons make an Electuary.

Virtues. It is used in pestilential diseases, to pr••¦voke sweat, and to expel the malignity.

Dose. A dram or two drams of it may be 〈◊〉〈◊〉 at a time.

Venice Treacle, in Latin, Theriaca Andro¦machi.

Take of Troches of Squills forty eight dram of Troches of Vipers, long Pepper, of Thebaic•• opium, and Troches Hedycroy, each twenty 〈◊〉〈◊〉 drams, of red Roses dryed, the white being cut o•• of sweet Illyrick Orris, of the juice of Liquoric•• of the seeds of sweet Navew, of the tops of Sco•• dium, opobalsam, Cinnamon, Agarick, Trochisca••¦ed, each twelve drams, of Myrrh, sweet Cost•••• or Zedoary, Saffron, true woody Cassia, Indi•• Nard, Scenanth, white and black Pepper, Olib•• num, Dittany of Crete, Rhapontick, Arabian S••••¦chas, Horehound, the seeds of Macedonian Parsl•• Calaminth dryed, Cyprian Turpentine, the roo•• of Cinquefoyl, and Ginger, each six drams, t••

••ops of Cretick poly, Ground pine, the roots of ••eltick nard, Amomum, Storax Calamit, the roots •• Athamantick, Spicknard, tops of Germander, ••e roots of Rhapontick, Lemnian Earth, Indian ••eaf, Chalcitis burned, or instead of it Roman ••itriol burned, the roots of Gentian, Gum Arabick, ••e juice of Hypocistis, Carpo-balsam, or Nutmeg, ••r Cubebs, the seeds of dryed Anise, Cardamoms, ••ennel, Sesely, Acacia, or instead of it the thick∣ed juice of Sloes, the seeds of Treacle Mustard, ••op of St. John's-wort, the seeds of Bishops-weed, ••nd of Sagapenum each four drams, of Castor, of ••he roots of long Birthwort, of judaic, Bitumen, ••r Ambar, of the seeds of Cret••c Daucús, Opo∣••onax, and the lesser Centaury, and of fat Galba∣••um, each two drams, of old Canary Wine, as much as is sufficient, viz. forty ounces, wherein ••re to be dissolved the moist Simples, and such as will melt, of clarified Honey three times the weight ••f the dryed species, make an Electuary.

Virtues. This is really an excellent Medicine, it's ••sed in the Plague, to expel Malignity, to prevent ••nfection, and to provoke sweat, it's good for Mother∣••ts, and the Gout, when it is struck in, it's good for 〈◊〉〈◊〉 Loosness, the Gripes and Collick, and is frequently ••sed with good success in great colds; but care must ••e taken that the sick do not catch fresh cold after it.

Dose. Half a dram, a dram a dram and an ••alf may be taken at a time, two drams of it giv∣••n in a Glister, with half a pint of Milk, is ex∣••ellent for easing the pains of the Gripes, and Co∣••ck, and stopping a Loosness, and the bloody Flux.

London Treacle, in Latin, Theriaca Lond••∣nensis.

Take of Hartshorn Rasped two ounces, of 〈◊〉〈◊〉 seeds of Citron, wood Sorrel, Peony, and Ba•••• each one ounce, of Scordium, and Coralin, ea•• six drams, of the roots of Angelica, Tormentil•• Peony, of the leaves of Dittany, Lawrel, and J••∣niper berries, each half an ounce, of the flowers 〈◊〉〈◊〉 Marygolds, Gillyflowers, Rosmary flowers, of t•• tops of St. John's-wort, Nutmegs, and Saffron, ea•• three drams, of the roots of Gentian, Zedoary, Gi••∣ger, Mace, Myrrh, of the leaves of Scabious, D••∣vils bit, Carduus Benedictus, each two drams, 〈◊〉〈◊〉 Cloves and Opium, each one dram, good Cana•••• Wine a sufficient quantity, of Clarified Hon•••• thrice the weight of all; make an Electuary.

Virtues. It is much of the same virtue with the for∣mer.

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

Diacrocuma.

Take of Saffron, of the roots of Asarabacca, o•• the seeds of Parsly, Daucus, Anise, Smalage, eac•• half an ounce, of Rhubarb, of the roots of Atha∣mantick Spicknard, and Indian Spike, each six drams▪ of true wood of Cassia, Costus, Myrrh, Scenanth▪ Cubebs, of the roots of Madder, of the juice o•• Wormwood, and Maudlin thickned, of Opobal∣sam, or of oyl of Nutmeg, each two drams, of Cinnamon, and sweet smelling Flag, each one dram & an half, of Scordium Ceterach, and juice of Liquorice, each two drams and an half, of Tragacanth one dram, of white Sugar eight times the weight of all, dissolved in Endive water, and clarified; make an Electuary.

Virtues. It opens Obstructions, it is good in the ••one, and expels Malignity.

Dose. A dram, or a dram and an half of it ••ay be taken at a time.

Purging Electuaries.

Caryocostinum.

Take of Cloves, of Candied Costus, or of Ze∣••ary, of Ginger, and Cumin, each two drams, of ••ermodactiles cleansed from the bark, of Diagry∣••um, each half an ounce, of Honey of Roses, rice the weight of all, powder all, except the Di∣••rydium, and mix them well with the Honey, then ••d the Diagrydium powdred apart; make an E∣••ctuary.

Virtues. It is chiefly used for pains of the Limbs, ••d Gout.

Dose. Two or three drams of it may be taken 〈◊〉〈◊〉 a time.

Extract of Cassia for Glysters, in Latin, Cas∣sia extracta pro Clysteribus▪

Take of the leaves of Violets, Mallows, Mer∣••ry, Beets, Pellitory of the wall, ••lowers of Vio∣••s, each one handful, make a decoction in a suf∣••ient quantity of water (adding at the end the ••wers of Violets) whereby the Cassia may be ex∣••cted, and the canes washed within; then take •• the Cassia extracted by this Decoction, and boil∣•• to a consistence, one pound, of brown Sugar ••e pound and an half; make an Electuary by boil∣••g it.

Virtues. It is used in cooling Glisters for the Stone, ••nd running of the Reins.

Dose. Two ounces of it may be given at a ti••

Diaphaenicon.

Take of the pulp of Dates cleansed and boil•• in Hydromel, half a pound 〈◊◊〉〈◊◊〉 Penids thre•• ounces, of sweet Almonds blanched 〈◊〉〈◊〉 ounces a•• an half; all being beat and m••xed add a pou•• of clarified Honey, boil them a little, then sprin•••• into them of Ginger, long Pepper, and Mace, C••∣namon, of the leaves of Rue dryed, of the seeds •• Fennel and Daucus, each two drams, of Turb•• finely powdred four ounces, of Diagrydium •• ounce and an half; make an Electuary.

Virtues. It is used in Glisters, to expel wind,

Dose. H••lf an ounce, or six drams may be gi••∣en at a time.

Catholicon.

Take of the Pulp of Cassia and Tamarinds, a•• of the leaves of Senna, each two ounces, of t•• roots of Polypody, Violets, Rhubarb, each 〈◊〉〈◊〉 ounce, of the seeds of Anise, Penid's Sugar-Ca••∣dy, Liquorice, of the seeds of Gourds Citru•• Cucumbers, Melons, each two drams, powder th•• things that are to be powdred, and take of fresh P••∣lypody bruised three ounces, of the seeds of Fen•• six drams; make a decoction in two quarts of Fou••∣tain water; boil it till the third part is consume•• to the strained liquor add two pound of the b•• Sugar, boil them again to the thickness of a Syr•• then to the pulps of Cassia and Tamarinds dissol••∣ed in part of the Decoction, and put over the f•••• pour by degrees the syrup, and add the powde•• and make an Electuary.

Virtues. It is most commonly used in Glisters, to ••l and loosen.

Dose. Two ounces may be given at a time.

Lenctive Electuary, in Latin, Electuarium Lenitivum.

Take of Raisins of the Sun stoned, of fresh Poly∣••dy of the oak, of Oriental Senna, each two ••nces, of Mercury one handful and an half, of ••jubes and Sebestens, each number twenty, of Mai∣••nhair, Violets, cleansed Barly, each one handful, •• Damask prun's, and Tamarinds, each six drams, •• Liquorice half an ounce; boil them in five quarts •• water, to the consumption of a third part, then ••ain them out hard in one part of the Liquor, dis∣••lve of the pulp of Cassia, and Tamarinds, and of esh prunes, and Violet Sugar, each six ounces, in ••e other part of the Liquor, dissolve two pounds of ••e Sugar: Lastly, add an ounce and an half of the ••wder of Senna, and two drams of the powder •• Anise-seeds, for every pound of the Electuary▪ ••d so make an Electuary.

Virtues. It cools and purges gently.

Dose. An ounce, or an ounce and an half of it ••ay be taken at a time, two ounces of it may be ••ed in a Glister, with Milk and Sugar.

The following Composition is an excellent cool∣ing Purge.

Take of Lenitive Electuary two drams, of Cream •• Tartar half a dram, of powder of Jalap two ••uples▪ make a Bolus with a sufficient quantity of ••rup of Buckthorn, add to it three drops of oyl of ••niper; this cools and purges watry humors strong∣ly,

for weakly people use the following Medicin Take of Lenitive Electuary one dram, of Cream•• Tartar half a dram, of powder of Jalap one s••••∣ple, of Rhubarb powdred ten grains, with a su••∣cient quantity of Syrup of Roses solutive, and th•• drops of Oyl of Juniper, make a Bolus.

Electuary of the juice of Roses, in Latin, E••∣ctuarium e succo Rosarum.

Take of Sugar, and juice of Red Roses clarif•• in the Sun, each one pound and four ounces, of •• three Sanders each half an ounce, of Mastich th•• drams, of Dragridium twelve drams, of Camp•• one scruple, the Sanders must be Rasped, and th finely powdred, and sifted through a fine sive, a•• the Diagrydium, powdred apart, with a drop of •• oyl of sweet Almonds; then add the Camph•• likewise powdred, the Mastick finely powdred, la with the juice of Roses boyled to a Syrup w•• the Sugar, and while it is hot make an Elect••∣ry.

Virtues. This purges strengly watry humors.

Dose. Two, three, or four drams may be ta•• at a time. The following potion will purge, w•• scarce any thing else will; take of Tamarinds•• an ounce, of the leaves of Senna two drams, Rhubarb one dram and an half, boyl them i•• sufficient quantity of Fountain water to three o••∣ces, to the strained liquor add of Manna, and ••∣rup of Roses solutive, each one ounce, of Syrup Buckthorn half an ounce, of the Electuary of juice of Roses two drams, mingle them and m•• a potion: but it must be given only to strong p∣ple.

Hiera picra simplex

Take of Cinnamon, Mace, Roo••s of Asarabacca, ••piknard, Mastich, and of Saffron, of each six drams▪ of Aloes not washed twelve ounces and an half, of Clarified Honey one pound and three ounces, make ••n Electuary.

Virtues. It opens▪ obstructions, and purges gently, ••nd strengthens and cleanses the stomach.

Dose. Two or three drams of it may be taken ••t a time.

Pills.

Pills of Agarick, in Latin, pilulae de aga∣rico.

Take of Agarick Trochiscated three drams, of ••e roots of our Orris, with the sky coloured flow∣rs, of Mastich and Horehound, each one dram, f Turbith five drams, of the species of Hiera pi∣••a, half an ounce, of the Troches of Alhandal, of Sa••∣ocol, each two drams, of Myrrh one dram, of ••pa a sufficient quantity; make a Mass for Pills.

Virtues. It is good for purging the Breast and ••ungs.

Dose. Half a dram, or a dram may be taken t a time.

Aggregative Pills, or Pills that have many Virtues, in Latin, pillulae aggrega••ivae fi∣ve polychrestae.

Take of Citron Myrobalans, and Rhubarb▪ ach half an ounce, of the thickned juice of Hemp ••grimony, Maudlin, and Wormwood, each two rams, of Diagridium five drams, of Agarick,

Troches of Alhandal, and of fresh Polypody, eac•• two drams, of the best Turbith and Aloes, each si•• drams, of Mastich red Roses, Sal Gemma, Dodd•• of Thyme, Anise, and of Ginger, each one dram with the Syrup of pale Roses, make a Mass 〈◊〉〈◊〉 Pills.

Virtue. It is a general purging Pill.

Dose. A dram, or four scruples of it may be ta••∣en at a time.

Pilulae Aloephanginae.

Take of Cinnamon, Cloves, the lesser Carda∣moms, Nutmeg, Mace, sweet smelling Flag, Carp•• balsam, or berries of Juniper, Scenanth, yello•• Sanders, Goats Rue, red Roses, each half an ounce powder these grosly, and draw a Tincture wi•• Spirit of Wine, in a glass Vessel well stopt; in thr•• pints of the strained liquor, infuse a pound of p•• Aloes, to which when it is dissolved, add of M∣stich, and Myrrh powdred, each half an oun•• of Saffron two drams, of peruvian Balsam one dr•• then evaporate the superfluous humour over a•••• or in a bath, and make a mass for Pills.

Virtues. It purges the Head, and cleanses the S∣mach, and procures an appetite.

Dose. A dram, or a dram and an half may taken at a time.

Aloes Rosat, in Latin, Aloe Rosata

Take of clear succotrine Aloes powdred four o••∣ces, of the juice of Damask Roses clarified one pi•• mingle them, digest them in the Sun, or in a B•• ••ill the superflous moisture is evaporated, repeat

••gestion, and evaporation four times, and make a ••ass for Pills.

Virtues. It cleanses and strengthens the head and ••mach, and helps digestion.

Dose. Half a dram, or a dram of it may be tak∣•• at a time.

Take of Aloes Rosat, half a scruple, of the ice of Liquorice eight grains, of the Pills of Sto∣••x, and Hounds-tongue, each three grains, make ••ree pills to be taken at bed time. These Pills do ••od in a Catarrh.

Golden Pills, in Latin, Pilulae Aureae.

Take of Aloes, Diagrydium, each five drams, red Roses, and the seeds of Smalage, each two ams and an half, of Fennel and Anis••, each one ••am and an half, of Mastich, Saffron, Troches of ••handal each one dram; powder them, and make ••m up into a Mass, with Honey of Roses strain∣••▪

Virtues. They purge the head, expel wind, and •• good in the dropsy.

Dose. Half a dram, or a dram of them may be ••en at a time.

Pilulae Cochiae Majores.

Take of the species of Hiera picra ten drams, ••oches of Alhandal three drams and an half, of agrydium two drams and an half, of Gummy ••rbith, of the flowers of Arabian Stechas, each e drams, with a sufficient quantity of the Syrup Stechas make a Mass.

Virtues. It purges the head, breast, and Sto∣••ch.

Dose A dram of it may be taken at a time▪

Pilulae Cochiae Minores.

Take of clear Alces, of fine Scammony, and 〈◊〉〈◊〉 the pulp of Coloquintida, each one ounce, powder them and mix them with a sufficient quanti•••• of Sy••up of Wormwood, and Buckthorn, of ea•••• equal parts; make a Mass; add to it of oyl 〈◊〉〈◊〉 Cloves two scruples.

Virtues. They purge water powerfully.

Dose. A scruple, or half a dram may be take at a time.

Pills of Hounds-tongue, in Latin, Pilulae D•• Cynoglosso.

Take of the roots of Hounds-tongue dryed, 〈◊〉〈◊〉 the seeds of white Henbane, of prepared Opi•••• each half an ounce, of Myrrh six drams, of O•• banum five drams, of Saffron, Castor, and Sto•• Calamit, each one dram and an half, the roots Hounds-tongue, the seeds of Henbane, and 〈◊〉〈◊〉 Castor must be powdred together; but the My•• Saffron, and Olibanum, by themselves, the Op•• cut small must be dissolved in Rose water; a•• wards add the powders, and with Syrup of Ste•• make a Mass.

Virtues. It is good for Rheums, and tickling Cou•• and causes sleep.

Dose. Ten or fifteen grains of it may be ta•• at a time.

Pills of two, in Latin, Pilulae ex duobus.

Take of Coloqintida, and Scammony, each one ••unce, of oyl of Cloves a sufficient quantity to moi∣••en them, then with Syrup of Buckthorn make a ••ass.

Virtues. It is a very strong purge, and therefore to be used only in strong bodies; unless it be mixed ••ith some gentler pill, it purges the head, and is good 〈◊〉〈◊〉 the pox, and running of the reins.

Dose. Fifteen grains, a scruple, or half a dram ••ay be taken at a time.

Fetid Pills, in Latin, Pilulae saetidae.

Take of Aloes, Troches of Alhandal, Opopanax, ••mmoniacum, Sagapenum, Myrrh, the seeds of Rue, ••pithimum, each five drams, of Scammony three ••ams, of the roots of Turbith, half an ounce, ••nd of the lesser Spurg prepared, and of Hermo∣••ctiles, each two drams, of Ginger one dram and •• half, of Spicknard, Cinnamon, Saffron, Castor, ••ch one dram, of Euphorbium prepared one scru∣••e, of oyl of Ambar rectified half a dram, the ••ums must be dissolved in juice of Leeks; strain ••em, and boil them; then add the powders, and ••ix them well; make a Mass with syrup made of ••e juice of Leeks and Sugar.

Virtues. They are peculiarly proper for Womens ••structions.

Dose. Two scruples, or a dram of them may be ••ken at a time.

Pills of Hermodactiles, in Latin, Pilulae d•• Hermodactilis.

Take of Sagapenum six drams, of Opoponax thr•••• drams, dissolve them in a sufficient quantity of 〈◊〉〈◊〉 juice of Colworts, and strain them through a Linn•• rag, then boil them to a moderate consistence, and tak•• of Hermodactiles, Aloes, Citron Myrobalans, Tu••∣bith, Troches of Alhandal, and of soft and fresh B••∣dellium, each six drams, of prepared Euphorbiu•• a dram, of the seeds of Rue, Smalage, Casto•• and Sarcocol, each three drams, of Saffron o•••• dram and an half, make a Mass with the Syrup mad•• of the juice of Colworts and Honey.

Virtues. They are a proper purge for the Gout, a•• pains of the joints.

Dose. Two scruples, or a dram of them may b•• taken at a time.

Pills of Hiera with Agarick, in Latin, P••∣lulae de Hiera cum Agarico.

Take of Hiera Picra of Agarick each half •• ounce, of the best Aloes one ounce, of Hone•• of Roses a••ufficient quantity, make a Mass.

Virtues. It is much of the same nature with H••∣era Picra.

Dose. Two scruples, or a dram of it may be ta••∣en at a time.

Imperial Pills, in Latin, pilulae Imperi••∣les.

Take of Aloes two ounces, of Rhubarb one ounc••

••nd an half, of Agarick, of the leaves of Senna ••eansed, each an ounce, of Cinnamon three drams, ••f Ginger two drams, of Nutmegs, and Cloves, ••f Spicknard, and Mastich, each one dram, mix ••em with Syrup of Violets, and work them to a Mass, with the hands besmeared with oyl.

Virtues. They purge gently, and bind after they ••urge, and cleanse the Stomach, and stop Vomiting.

Dose. A dram, or a dram and an half may be ••aken at a time.

Pilulae de Lapide Lazuli.

Take of the Azure stone powdered, and often ••ashed five drams, of Dodder of Thyme, Polypo∣••y, Agarick, each one ounce, of Scammony, and the ••oots of black Hellebore, of Sal Gemma, each two ••rams and an half, of Cloves, and the seeds of A∣••ise, each half an ounce, of Hiera picra fifteen ••rams, with syrup of the juice of Fumitory, make mass.

Virtues. They are peculiarly proper for mad and ••elancholy people, and are good for diseases of the ••kin, as Itch, Leprosie, and the like.

Dose. Half a dram, a dram, or a dram and an ••alf may be taken at a time.

Pilulae Macri.

Take of the best Aloes, two ounces, of Mastich, ••alf an ounce, of the leaves of Marjoram dryed, ••wo drams, of Salt of Wormwood, one dram; ••owder them all together, and with the juice of Colworts and Sugar make a mass.

Virtues▪ They are good for the stomach and head.

Dose. Half a dram or a dram may be taken at a time.

Pills of Mastich, in Latin, Pilulae Ma∣stichinae.

Take of Mastich, two ounces, of Aloes, four ounces, of Agarick trochiscated, and of species Hi∣••ra Picra, each one ounce and an half, make a mass with syrup of Wormwood.

Virtues. They strengthen the head, and strengthen and cleanse the stomach.

Dose. Two scruples, or a dram of them, may be taken at a time.

Pilulae Rudii.

Take of Coloquintida, six drams, of Agarick Scammony, the roots of black Hellebore and Tur∣bith, each half an ounce, of Succotrine, Aloes, one ounce, of Cinnamon, Mace, and Cloves, each two scruples; the Coloquintida must be cleared from the seeds, and cut small, the Agarick rasped, the Hellebore, Turbith, and spices powdred gros••y▪ then pour on so much spirit of Wine as will rise six fingers breadth above the matter; infuse them four days in a gentle heat; then strain it hard, and dissolve in it, the Scammony and Aloes well clean∣sed; then put the liquor into a glass alembick, and distil it, till what remains becomes of the consi∣stence of honey, of which make a mass.

Virtues. It is an excellent general purging Pill.

Dose. A scruple, or two scruples may be taken at a time.

Pilulae Ruffi.

Take of fine Aloes, two ounces, of choice ••yrrh, one ounce, of Saffron, half an ounce, with e Syrup of Wormwood make a mass.

Virtues. They help digestion, are good in surfeits, engthen the head, cleanse the breast, and streng∣en and cleanse the stomach, and force the courses.

Dose. Half a dram or a dram of them may be ••en at a time.

The stomach Pill, with Gums, in Latin, Pi∣lulae stomachicae cum gummi.

Take of fine Aloes, one ounce, of the leaves of nna, five drams, of Gum Ammoniack dissolved in ••er Vinegar, half an ounce, of Mastich and ••yrrh, each one dram and an half, of Saffron, and ••t of Wormwood, each half a dram; with Sy∣p of Buckthorn make a mass.

Virtues. They open obstructions, strengthen the ••d, cleanse the lungs, cleanse and strengthen the sto∣••ch, and are good in surfeits.

Dose. A dram of them may be taken at a time.

Pills of Storax, in Latin, Pilulae e Sty∣race.

Take of storax Calamit, of Olibanum, Myrrh, d the juice of Liquorish thickned, and of Opium, ••h half an ounce, of Saffron, one dram; with up of white Poppies make a mass.

Virtues. These Pills are used for Cough•• and ••arrhs.

Dose. Ten or sixteen grains may be taken at time.

Pills of Amber, in Latin, Pilulae de Suc∣cino.

Take of white Amber and Mastich, each tw drams, of the best Aloes, five drams, of Agari•• trochiscated, one dram and an half, of long bir•• wort, and of Hartshorn burnt, each half a dra•• of Nutmegs, half a scruple, with syrup of Wo•• wood make a mass.

Virtues. They purge the head and womb.

Dose. A dram, or a dram and an half may •• taken at a time.

Pills of Tartar, in Latin, Pilulae Tartariae▪

Take of Chrystals of Tartar, three ounces, Polypody of the Oak, two ounces, of Corinthi•• Currants, an ounce and an half, of the flowers Bugloss, Borrage, water Lillies, each one pug•• boyl them in a sufficient quantity of Fumitory a•• Harts tongue water, till half is consumed.

Take of this Decoction clarified, two pints, the juice of fragrant Apples, one pint; add to the three ounces of Senna cleansed, of Turbith, the roots of true black Hellebore, each an ou•• and an half, of choice Myrrh, an ounce, of Ma•• Cloves, Cinnamon, and dodder of Thyme, e•• half an ounce; infuse them in a glass stopt f•• days; then press them out, and dissolve in the •• quor, four ounces of prepared Aloes, and set it ver a gentle fire, and reduce it to a due consisten••

when it is almost cold, add of the species Laetifi∣ns and Dialacca, each a dram, of salt of Worm∣••od, and of the Ash, each two drams, of the ••ence of Saffron, two scruples, of Oyl of Anise, few drops; make a mass for Pills.

Virtues. They are good in melancholy, and for ••eases of the skin.

Dose. Half a dram may be taken at a time.

Laudanum.

Take of Thebaick Opium extracted in spirit of ••ine, one ounce, of Saffron extracted the same ay, a dram and an half, Castor, one dram, ake them up with a Tincture made of half an ••nce of the fresh species of Diambra, in spirit of ••ine; then add presently of Ambergrease and Musk, ch six grains, oyl of Nutmegs ten drops, evapo∣te it in a bath to a due consistence.

Virtues. It is used to ease pain in general, and to ••p fluxes, and is much better then Liquid Laudanum; •• all Tinctures loose of their virtue by standing, and they cannot be so easily dosed.

Dose. One, two, or three grains may be taken •• a time.

Troches, in Latin, Trochisci.

Troches of Agarick, in Latin, Agaricus Tro∣chiscatus.

Take of white and light Agarick rasped small, and ••ted three ounces; infuse it in a sufficient quantity •• white Wine, wherein two drams of Ginger ath been infused; make Troches.

Virtues. They are good for an ill habit of body, and the jaundice, provoke urine, and the courses, they purge gently.

Dose. A dram, or a dram and an half may be taken at a time.

Trochisci albi Rhasis.

Take of Ceruss washed in Rose water ten drams, of Sarcocol three drams, of white Starch two drams, of Gum Arabick, and Tragacanth, each one dram, of Camphor half a dram, make Troches with Rose water, or with Womans Milk.

Virtues. They are good for inflamations, and pain•• in the eyes, and for ulcers in the yard, they strengthen and dry, they may be dissolved in Rose water, or Poppy water.

Dose. A dram or a dram and an half may be taken at a time.

Troches of Alhandal, in Latin, Trochisc•• alhandal.

Take of the white and light pulp of Coloquin∣tida, freed from the feeds and cut small, and rubbed well with an ounce of oyl of sweet Almonds, and two days after finely powdered, ten ounces of Gum Arabick, Tragacanth, and Bdellium, each six drams, infuse the Gums three days or four in a sufficient quantity of Rose water to melt them, then with the pulp above-mentioned, and part of this Muci∣lage, make Troches, dry them in the Shade, and then powder them again, and make them up again with the rest of this Mucilage.

Virtues. It is a violent Medicine, it purges thick and glutinous flegm, and other humours, from the re∣••notest parts of the body, as from the Head, Nerves, Joynts, and the like.

Dose. A strong man may take fifteen grains, or a scruple, but it is most commonly mixed with pills to quicken them.

Troches of Winter Cherries, in Latin, Tro∣chisci Alkekengi.

Take of the fruit of Winter Cherries three drams, of Gum Arabick, Tragacanth, Olibanum, Pine nuts, bitter Almonds, white Starch, juice of Li∣quorice, Bole Armonick, the seeds of white Pop∣pies, each six drams, of Melons, Cucumbers, Ci∣trules, Gourds, each three drams and an half, of Smalage, white Henbane, white Ambar, Lemni∣an Earth, and Opium, each two drams, with the juice of fresh Winter Cherries make Troches.

Virtues. They are used to expel gravel, and to provoke Ʋrine.

Dose. Two scruples of them may be taken at a time.

The white pectoral Lozenges, in Latin, Tro∣chisci Bechici albi.

Take of fine Sugar one pound, of white Sugar Candy, and Penids, each four ounces, of the roots of Florentine Orris half an ounce, of Liquorice six drams, of white Starch an ounce and an half, with a sufficient quantity of the Mucilage of Traga∣canth, extracted in Rose water, make small Lozen∣ges, they may be perfumed upon occasion with

four grains of Ambargrise, and three of Musk.

Virtues. They are good for Coughs, and help expe∣ctoration.

The black pectoral Lozenges, in Latin, Tro∣chici Bechici Nig••i.

Take of the juice of Liquorice, and of white Su∣gar, each ten drams, of Tragacanth, and sweet Almonds blanched, each six drams, with a suffici∣ent quantity of the Mucilage of the seeds of Quin∣ces extracted in Rose water, make Troches.

Virtues. They are much of the same virtue with the former.

Troches of Camphor, in Latin, Trochisci de Camphora.

Take of Camphor half a dram, of Saffron two drams, of white Starch three drams, of red Roses, Gum Arabick, Tragacanth, Ivory, each half an ounce, of the seeds of Cucumbers cleansed, Purs∣lain, Liquorice Rasped, each one ounce, with the Mucilage of the seeds of Psyllium extracted in Rose∣water, make Troches.

Virtues. They are good in Malignant diseases, for the Whites and running of the Reins.

Dose. A scruple, or half a dram may be taken at a time.

Troches of Capers, in Latin, Trochisci de Capparibus.

Take of the bark of the roots of Capers six drams, of the seeds of Agnus Castus, of Gum A∣moniack,

each half an ounce, of the seeds of Cres∣ses, and Nigella, of the leaves of Calaminth, and Rue, of the roots of Acorus, and long Birthwort, of the juice of Maudlin thickned, of bitter Almonds, each two drams, of the leaves of Harts-tongue, of the roots of round Cyperus, Madder, and Gum Lac, each one dram, powder them all, and with Ammo∣niacum dissolved in sharp Vinegar, and boiled to the consistence of Honey, make Troches.

Virtues. They open Obstructions, and are good for the Rickets, and Melancholly.

Dose. Two scruples, or a dram may be taken in a morning.

Troches of Ambar, in Latin, Trochisci de Carabe.

Take of Ambar one ounce, of Hartshorn burnt, Gum Arabeck of red Coral burnt, of Tragacanth, Acacia, Hypocstis, Balaustins, Mastich, Lac washed, the seeds of black Poppies rosted, each two drams and two scruples, Franckincense, Saffron and Opium, each two drams, with a sufficient quantity of the Mucilage of the seeds of Psyllium, extracted in Plantain wa∣ter, make Troches.

Virtues. They are very astringent, and are used to stop Fluxes of blood.

Dose. Half a dram of them may be taken at a time.

Trochisci Cypheos, for the making of Mi∣thridate.

Take of the pulp of fat Raisins of the Sun cleans∣ed from the skins and stones, of Cyprian Turpentine,

each three ounces, of Myrrh and Scenanth, each one ounce and an half, of Cinnamon half an ounce, of sweet smelling Flag, three drams, of the roo•••• of round Cyperus, of Indian Spicknard, of wood of Cassia, of Juniper berries, Bdellium, wood o•• Aloes, each two drams and an half, of Saffron one dram, of the best Honey clarified a sufficient quan∣tity, and a little Canary Wine; the Myrrh and Bdellium must be beaten in a Morter with the Wine, to the thickness of liquid Honey, then pre∣sently add the Turpentine, the pulp of Raisins, and the powders, then with clarified Honey, well boil∣ed make a Mass for Troches.

Troches of Maudlin, in Latin, Trochisci de Eupatorio.

Take of the juice of Maudlin, clarified and thickned, of Calabrian Manna, each an ounce, of red Roses half an ounce, of Spodium of Ivory three drams and an half, of the roots of Spicknard three drams, of Rhubarb, Asarabacca, and the seeds of Anise, each two drams, beat together the Nard, the Anise, and the Roses, powder finely apart the Spodium, Asarabacca, and Rhubarb, then mix the Manna and the juice of Maudlin, in a Morter; add the powders, and with fresh juice make T••o∣ches.

Virtues. They open obstructions, and mollifie hard swellings of the Liver, and Spleen, are good for an ill habit of Body, and for the Green sick∣ness.

Dose. A dram of them may be taken at a time.

Dr. Gordons Troches, in Latin, Trochisci ••ordoni••.

Take of the four greater cold seeds skinned, of ••ite Poppies, Mallows, Cotton, Purslain, Quinces, ••yrtle-berries, Gum Tragacanth Arabick, Pistaches, ••ne-nuts cleansed, Sugar-candy, Penids, Liquo∣••e cleansed, Barly cleansed, the Mucilage of e Seeds of Psyllium, sweet Almonds blanched, each ••o drams, of Dragons blood, Spodium of Ivory, d Roses, Myrrh, each half an ounce, with a suf∣••ient quantity of Hydromel, make Troches.

Virtues. They stop tickling coughs, fluxes of ••od, the whites, and are good for ulcers of the reins, ••ts, bladder, and lungs, and for the running of the ins.

Dose. A dram of them may be taken at a me.

Trachi••ci Hedychroi for making Treacle.

Take of yellow Sanders, leaves of Marjoram, Mastich, Thyme, and of the roots of Asara∣cca, each two drams, of Rhapontick, Costus, ••eet smelling Flag, wood of Aloes Cinnamon, enanth, Opobalsam, or oyl of Nutmegs by ex∣ession each three drams, of woody Cassia, Indi∣••f, or Mace, Indian Spicknard, Myrrh, and Saffron, ch six drams of Amomum, or the lesser Cardamons, e ounce and an half, Mastich ʒ j. dissolve the yrrh in Wine, then presently add the Saffron and astich well powdred, then the Opobalsam, and af∣••wards the rest powdred, with pouring Wine on ••m by little and little, make a Mass for thick ••oches, to be dryed gently in an Oven, after bread is ••wn.

Troches of Myrrh, in Latin, Trochisci •• Myrrha.

Take of Myrrh three drams, of the flowers •• Lupins five drams, of the roots of Madder, th•• leaves of Rue▪ Horse-mint, Dittany of Crete, seed of Cumin, Assa Fetida, Sagapenum, Opopana•• each two drams, dissolve the Gums in a decoctio•• of Mugwort, or Juniper berries in Wine: add th•• rest, and with the juice of Mugwort make Tro∣ches.

Virtues. They are used to force the courses, an•• childbed purgations, and for mother-fits.

Dose. Two scruples, or a dram of them ma•• be taken at a time,

Trochisci Polyidae.

Take of Pomgranat flowers twelve dram•• of Roch Allum three drams, of Frankincense, Myrr•• each half an ounce, of Chalcanthum two dram•• of Bulls gall six drams, of Aloes one ounce, wit•• rough Wine, or with the juice of Nightshade, 〈◊〉〈◊〉 Plantain, make Troches.

Virtues. They dry, cleanse, and heal sores.

Troches of Rhubarb, in Latin, Trochis•• de Rhabarbaro.

Take of choice Rhubarb, ten drams, of the jui•• of Maudlin thickned, and of bitter Almonds, eac•• half an ounce, of red Roses, three drams, of t•• roots of Asarabacca, Madder, Indian spike, •• the leaves ••f Wormwood, Anise, and Smalag••

••ch one dram, with wine wherein Wormwood has ••een boiled, or the juice of Maudlin clarified, ••ake Troches.

Virtues. They are good in an ill habit of body, for ••struction of the courses, dropsie and jaundice.

Dose. A dram, or a dram and a half may be ••ken at a time,

Troches of Squills for Treacle, in Latin, Tro∣chisci de Scylla ad Theriacam.

Take a Squill full and white, and of a middle ••gness, at the beginning of July, after the leaves ••ud stalks are withered; peel off the outward bark, ••nd take out the hard part, to which the roots ••dheres, then put it into past made of wheaten ••ower, and bake it in an Oven, till the Squill is ••nder all over, then take it out and beat it well in Morter, and mix with it eight ounces of the flow∣•••• of white Orobus, or red Cicers, finely searched, •• every pound of the Squills, and make Troches, ••ch weighing two drams, your hands being be∣••eared with the oyl of Roses; dry them on the ••••p of a house, on the south-side in the shade, ••rn them often till they are quite dry, then keep ••em in a glass or tin pot.

Troches of Spodium, in Latin, Trochisci de Spodio.

Take of red Roses, twelve drams, of burnt ••ory, ten drams, of the seeds of Sorrel, six ••ams, of Purslan and Coriander infused in Vine∣••ar, and torrified, of the pulp of Sumach, each ••o drams and an half, of white Starch tosted,

Balaustines, Barberries, each two drams, of Gum•• arabeck tosted, one dram and an half; with th juice of unripe Grapes make Troches.

Virtues. They are good to stop fluxes, a cough, spit¦ting of blood, and running of the reins.

Dose. A dram may be taken at a time.

Troches of Lemnian earth, in Latin, Tro¦chesci de Terra Lemnia.

Take of Lemnian or sealed Earth, of Bole ar•• monick, Acacia, Hypocistis, Gum-arabick tosted Dragons blood, white Starch tosted, red Roses•• seeds of red Roses, Blood-stone, red Coral, Am•• ber, Balaustines, Spodium of Ivory, the seeds •• Purslain a little tosted, Olibanum, Harts-horn burnt Cypress nuts, Saffron, each two drams, of the seed of black Poppies, Tragacanth and Pearls, each •• dram and an half, of Opium prepared, one dram•• with the juice of Plantain make Troches.

Virtues. They are very astringent, they stop flux•• of all forts, and running of the reins.

Dose. Half a dram of them may be taken at •• time.

Troches of Vipers for Treacle, In Lati•• Trochisci de Vipera ad Theriacam.

Take of the flesh of Vipers (the skin, entrail•• head, fat, and tail being taken away) with di•• and a little salt boyled, eight ounces of very White-bread, or rather twice baked, grated an•• sifted, two ounces; let small Troches be made, th hands being besmeared with Opobalsam, or th oyl of nutmegs by expression, dry them on th

bottom of a sieve, turned upwards in an open ••lace, where there is a free air; turn them often ••ll they are dry, and keep them in a glass; they will keep good a year; but it is best to make Trea∣••e soon after they are made.

OYLS.

Simple Oyls by Expression.

Oyl of sweet Almonds, in Latin, Oleum A∣mygdalarum Dulcium.

Take of sweet Almonds fresh dryed, as many as ••ou please, break the shells, and blanch them, beat ••hem in a stone Mortar, put them in a press, and ••ress out the Oyl without heat.

Virtues. It is often used for coughs and hoarsness, ••or the stone, and outwardly for plurisies, the side be∣••ng anointed with it; it is also very good in the cho∣ick and gripes of children.

Dose. Half an ounce or an ounce may be taken ••t a time.

Oyl of bitter Almonds is made the same way, 〈◊〉〈◊〉 is chiefly used for deafness, and diseases of the ears.

Oxyrhodinum is made of four or five parts of Oyl of Roses, and one of Vinegar.

Virtues. it discusses and repels.

Oyl of the yolks of eggs, in Latin, Oleum ex vitellis Ovorum.

Take of the yolks of as many fresh hens Egg as you will, boil them till they are hard, brea•• them with your Hands, or in a Mortar with a Pe∣stle, fry them in an earthen glazed Pan, till they are red, and stir them often least they burn; whe•• thep look fatty, put them hot into a linnen Bag sprinkle Aromatick Wine upon them, and strain o•• the Oyl in a press.

Virtues. It cures chaps in womens niples, fistul•• and malignant ulcers, and tettars, ring worms, an•• the like.

Simple Oyls by Infusion or Decoction.

Oyl of Roses Omphacine, in Latin, Oleum Ro∣saceum Omphacinum.

Take of red Roses before they are ripe, th•• whits being cut off, and bruised in a stone Morta•• with a wodden Pestle, four ounces of Omphacin Oyl washed several times, a pint, expose them to the heat of the Sun in a glass well stopt, for the space of a week, shake them daily; then boyl them gently in a bath, press them out, and put in fresh repeat them a third time, and keep the Oyl upo•• one pint of the juice of Roses.

Virtues. It cools and eases pain.

Note, That Oyl Omphacin is made of the pulp of Olives before they are ripe.

Oyle of Roses compleat, in Latin, Oleum Rosaceum completum.

It is made in the same manner of sweet and ••e Oyl, often washed, and of red Roses full own, bruised and sunn'd, and gently boiled in a ••uble Vessel; but the third time you place it in the ••n, it must remain there forty days, then keep ••e Oyl and Roses together without expression.

Oyl of Wormwood, in Latin, Oleum Ab∣synthites.

It is prepared in the samn manner of four ounces •• the tops of common Wormwood, repeated ••rice, and three pints of ripe Oyl; only at last ••u must put in four ounces of the juice of Worm∣••ood, which must be evaporated by gentle boyl∣••g.

Virtues. It strengthens the stomach, and helps ••gestion, the stomach being bathed with it.

Oyl of Dill, in Latin, Oleum Anethi∣num.

It is made of ripe Oyl, one pint, of the flowers ••d leaves of Dill, four ounces, thrice repeated.

Virtues. It discusses and strengthens the stomach, ••d is good for convulsions, and eases pains of the head, ••rves and joynts.

Oyl of Camomel, in Latin, Oleum Cam•• melinum.

It is made of ripe Oyl, and fresh Camomel fle••∣ers, (the white leaves being taken away) being •• and bruised, and covered with a single linnen clo•• set in the Sun and pressed out, and thrice repeat as before.

Virtues. It is Anodyn, gives each in the ••ho•• and plurisie, by bathing the affected part; or it given in Clysters for the same purpose.

Oyl of Wall-flowers, in Latun, Oleum Ch∣rinum.

It is made of Wall-flowers and ripe Oyl, as •• of Dill.

Virtues. It is good in the palsie, cramp, and stre•• thens the nerves and joynts.

Oyl of Caster, in Latin, Oleum de ••∣storeo.

Take of Castor, one ouhce, of Oyl, one p•• of generous Wine, two ounces, powder the •• stor, and infuse it two days,; then add the •• and boyl it to the Consumption of the Wine.

Virtues. It is good in cold diseases of the br•• back and nerves, and of any other part of the 〈◊〉〈◊〉 being dropt into the ears, it cures deafness and n•••• it is good for the rickets, convulsions, palsie and •• thargy.

Oyl of Orris, in Latin, Oleum I••inum.

Take of the roots of Florentine Orris, a pound, •• the Flowers of purple Orris, two pound, of the ••ater wherein other roots of Orris were boyl∣••, a sufficient quantity, of sweet Oyl washed, six ••nts, boyl them in a double vessel, put in fresh ••ots and flowers, as in Oyl of Roses.

Virtues. It digests crude humours, dissolves hard ••ellings, mollifies, discusses, digests, and eases ••in.

Oyl of Euphorbium, in Latin, Oleum Eu∣phorbii.

Take of Euphorbium, six drams, of Oyl of all-flowers five ounces, of fragrant Wine, three ••ces, boyl them together in a double vessel, till Wine is evaporated.

Virtues. It is much of the same virtue with Oyl Castor.

Oyl of Lillies is made in the same manner as Oyl of ••s.

Oyl of Worms, in Latin, Oleum Lumbri∣corum.

Take of Earth-worms, half a pound, first was•• worms in water often changed, then with White∣••e, wherein infuse them an hour, then pour off wine, and put the worms into a double vessel, pour upon them a quart of Oyl of Olives, ••hite-wine, half a Pound; boyl them till the Wine

is evaporated, then strain it through a linnen cloth, and keep it for use.

Virtues. It gives ease, and is good in all cold dis∣eases of the joynts and nerves, for bruises and wound•• and the rickets.

Oyl of Marjoram, in Latin, Oleum Ma∣joranae.

Take of the Herb bruised, four ounces, of goo•• Whitewine, six ounces, of ripe Oyl, one pi•• mingle them, set them in the Sun, put in fr•• herbs thrice; press out the herbs and boyl them i a bath, to the consumption of the wine.

Virtues. It is good for the head, and the cold d••∣eases of it, for the stomach, and diseases of •• nerves.

Mastich Oyl, in Latin, Oleum Masti••∣inum.

Take of Rose Omphacin Oyl, one pint, of •• stich, three ounces, of fragrant Wine, four ounce mix them, and boyl them in a double vessel, •• all the Wine is consumed; strain it, and keep for use.

Virtues. It stops vomiting and fluxes, and i•• •• ful in diseases of the head and nerves.

Oyl of Melilot, in Latin, Oleum Meliloti made of the tops of the Herb, after the same ••∣ner of Oyl of Cammomi••e.

Virtues. It eases pain.

Oyl of Myrrh, in Latin, Oleum Myrrhae.

Boyl Eggs until they be hard, then cutting them ••n two, separate the yolks, and fill the white with Myrrh powdred, set them on little sticks, placed conveniently on purpose, in a Plate or earthen Pan, •• a Cellar, or some such moist place, and there ••ill distil a liquor to the bottom of the vessel.

Virtues. It cleanses the skin from spots, and half ••ounce taken inwardly with sugar-candy, is good for ••••rsness and a cough.

Oyl of Mint is made of the Herb, and Om∣••acin Oyl, as Oyl of Roses is.

Virtues. It stops vomiting, and strengthens the ••mach, it being anointed therewith.

Oyl of Myrtles, in Latin, Oleum Mirtinum, is ade of one part of Myrtle Berries, bruised and ••inkled with rough Wine, and of three parts of yl of Roses Omphacin; set them in the Sun ••enty four days; during which time let the Ber∣s be thrice renewed, boyled, and strained.

Virtues It is very astringent, it stops vomiting d fluxes, hinders the falling of the hair, and streng∣ns the limbs.

Oyl of Water-lillies, in Latin, Oleum Nenu∣pharinum.

Take of the fresh Flowers of Water-lillies (the ow and green leaf in the middle being taken part one, of Omphacin Oyl, parts three, re∣•• the Flowers thrice, as in Oyl of Roses.

Virtues. It is very cooling, and cures inflammati∣ons,

it procures sleep, the forehead and ••emples being anointed with it.

Nard Oyle, in Latin, Oleum Nardinum.

Take of Spiknard, three ounces, of sweet Oyl, a pound and an half, of fragrant White▪wine and pure Water, each two ounces and an half; boyl them in a double vessel over a gentle fire, stirring them frequently to consume the watry humor.

Virtues. It heats and strengthens, it is good fo•• cold diseases, and strengthens the head, and is good for convulsions, palsies, sleeping diseases; it stops vomit∣ing, and helps digestion.

Oyl of Rue, in Latin, Oleum Rutaceum.

It is made of the bruised Herb, and ripe Oy•• as the Oyl of Roses is.

Virtues. It warms and strengthens the joynts 〈◊〉〈◊〉 nerves, and is good for convulsions and palsies.

Oyl of Savin, in Latin, Oleum Sabinae.

It is made as the former is made.

Virtues. It cures and cleanses ulcers, and childre•• s••abby heads.

Oyl of Elder-flowers, in Latin, Oleum Sa•• bucinum.

It is made of the Flowers and Oyl, as Oyl Roses is.

Virtues. It discusses, mollifies, and resolves.

Oyl of Scorpions, in Latin, Oleum Scorpi∣onum.

Take of live Scorpions of a middle size, catched while the Sun enters Leo, number thirty, of Oyl of bitter Almonds, a quart, set them in the Sun forty days, strain the Oyl, and keep it for use.

Virtues. It is good for the Kings-evil, cancers, old sores, cures inflammations, and vices of the skin, it gives ease in the stone, the reins being anointed with it, and cures the bitings of poysonous Beasts.

Oyl of Violets, in Latin, Oleum Violace∣um.

It is made of Omphacin Oyl and Flowers of Violets, as Oyl of Roses is.

Virtues. It moistens, cools, and mollifies.

Compound OYLS by Infusion and Decoction.

Oyl of Swallowes, in Latin, Oleum Hirundinum.

Take of whole Swallows, number sixteen, of Cammomile, Rue, Plantain, the greater and lesser, the leaves of Bays, Penny-royal, Dill, Hyssop Rose∣mary, Sage, St. John's wort, Cost-mary, each one ••andful, of common Oyl, two quarts, Spanish Wine a pint. If you take so much May butter as ••ou do of Oyl, and boyl the ingredients above mentioned in it; it will have the name and con∣sistence

of an Oyntment.

Virtues. It is good for lameness and old aches, and for pains and weakness of the joynts.

Oyl of St. John's-wort, in Latin, Oleum Hyperici.

Take of fragrant White-wine, one pint, of the tops of St. John's-wort, with the Flowers and Seeds, four ounces, infuse them three days in a glass well stopt, in a pint of old Oyl of Olives, in the Sun or in a Bath; in the same manner repeat the infusi∣on of St. Johns-wort, after the third infusion, boy•• away almost all the Wine and strain it, and ad•• three ounces of Turpentine, and one Scruple 〈◊〉〈◊〉 Saffron, boyl it again a little, and put it up for use.

Virtues. It is an excellent cleansing and heali•••• Oyl, and comforts the limbs and joynts, it is good fo•• bruises and old aches.

Lucatellus Balsam, in Latin, Balsamum L••∣catelli.

Take of the best yellow Wax, one pound, m•• it over a gentle fire, in a pint of Canary-wine then add of the best Oyl of Olives, and of Veni•• Turpentine, washed till it is white in Rose-wate•• each a pound and an half; boyl them gently till th•• Wine is evaporated, then take it from the fire, 〈◊〉〈◊〉 sprinkle into it two ounces of red Sanders fin•• powdred; continue stirring of it till it is cold.

Virtues. This is an excellent Balsam, cures ulcers, either within or without the body, is good 〈◊〉〈◊〉 bruises and old aches, and is good for coughs and 〈◊〉〈◊〉

beginning of consumptions; but of it self it is a nau∣••eous medicine, and offends the stomach.

The following Composition makes it more agre∣able to the stomach. Take of Conserve of Hips, and of this Balsam, each equal parts.

Dose. The quantity of a nutmeg may be taken morning and evening.

Oyl of Foxes, in Latin, Oleum Vulp••∣num.

Take a Fox as fat as you can get him, of mid∣dle age, catched by hunting in the Autumn, kill him, and take out his guts, flea him, and cut his flesh in pieces, break his bones, boyl him in White-wine and Fountain-water, each three quarts, add three ounces of Salt, the tops of Dill, Thyme, ground Pine, each one handful, boyl half the Liquor away, strain it, and add to it two quarts of the best old Oyl, of the Flowers of Sage and Rosema∣ry, each one handful; then evaporate by boyling the watry humor and the wine; strain it again hard, and separate in a tunnel the Water from the Oyl; which keep for use.

Virtues. It is good for pains of the joynts, sciati∣ca and aches, and is good for convulsions and pal∣sies.

Chymical Oyls, in Latin, Olea Chymica

Oyl of Ambar, in Latin, Oleum S••c••i••••

Fill with Ambar grosly beaten, two thirds of a•• earthen Retort, or gla••s one luted, place it in •• Furnace on two iron bars, sit to it a large Receiver▪ and luting the juncture close, give under it a small fire to warm the Retort, and to drive out the 〈◊〉〈◊〉 afterwards augment it by little and little; there well come forth a Spirit and an Oyl, continue the fire un∣til there comes no more, then let the V••ssel cool, and ••nl••te them, pour about a pint of warm Water i••∣to the Receiver, stir it well, dissolve some volat•••• Salts that often stick to the sides of the Receiver; pour all the Liquor into a glass Alembick, fit to it a Receiver, a••d luting well the junctures, make a small fire to heat the Vessel, then augment it a lit∣tle; the Water and Spirit will rise, and carry with them a little white Oyl; continue the fire until there rises no more, and the thick Oyl remains at the bot∣tom of the Cucurbit without boyling; separate the white Oyl that swims above the Spirit and Flegm, and keep it in a Viol well stopt.

Virtues. It is used inwardly for the falling sickne•• apoplexy, and palsie, and for hysterick diseases.

Dose. Two, three or four drops of it may be taken at a time in some proper Liquor. The black Oyl which remains in the Cucurbit, is good to anoint the Nostrils and Wrists in Hysterick Dis∣cases.

Note. The water and spirit being evaporated over a gentle fire, to the consumption of two thirds, is an excellent Aperitive, and is used for the Jaundice, Sto∣page of Ʋrine, Ʋlcers of the neck, of the Bladder, and the Scurvy.

Dose. Ten, or twenty drops of this spirit may be taken at a time in some convenient liquor.

Some think, that the oyl of Petre, in Latin, Pae∣troleum is a liquor drawn from Ambar, by means of Subterranean fires.

Oyl of Cinnamon, in Latin, Oleum Cinna∣momi.

Bruise four pounds of good Cinnamon, and in∣fuse it in six quarts of hot water, leave it in digesti∣on in an earthen vessel well stopt two days, pour the infusion into a large Copper Limbeck, and fit∣ting a Receiver to it, and luting the Junctures with a wet bladder, distil with a pretty good fire three pints of the liquor, then unlute the Limbeck, and pour into it by inclination the distilled water, you'll find at bottom a little oyl, which you must put in∣••o a viol close stopt; distil the liquor as before, then ••eturning the water into the Limbeck, take the ••yl you find at the bottom of the receiver and mix •• with the first. Repeat this Cohobation, untill there ••ises no more Oyl.

Virtues. The oyl of Cinnamon is an admirable Cor∣••oborative and strengthens the stomach, it eases womens ••elivery, forces the co••••ses, and encreases seed.

Dose. A drop of it is commonly mixed with a ittle Sugar Candy, to make the El••osacharum, which is easily dissolved in Cordial, or Hysterick waters▪

Oyl of Gujacum, in Latin, Oleum Gua∣jaci▪

Take the shavings of Guajacum, fill a large Re∣tort with them three quarters full; pláce it in a re∣verberatory Furnace, and join to it a great capa∣cious receiver, begin the distillation with a fire of the first degree, to warm the retort gently, conti∣nue it in this condition until there comes no more drops, which is a sign that all the flegm is distilled; throw away that you find in the receiver, and fitting it again to the neck of the Retort, lute well the junctures; you must afterwards increase the fire by degrees, and the Spirit and Oyl will come forth in white clouds; continue the fire untill there comes no more; let the Vessels cool and unlute them, pour that which is in the receiver into a tunnel lined with brown paper, set in a bottle or some other vessel; the spirit will pass through, and leave the thick and very fetid Oyl in the tunnel, pour it into a viol, and keep it for use.

Virtues. It is an excellent remedy for rottenness of the bones, for the tooth-ach, and it will cleanse old ulcers.

Oyl of Juniper-berries, in Latin, oleum •• baccis Juniperi.

Take of fresh berries of Juniper fifty pounds bruise them, and put them into a wooden vesse•• with ten quarts of Fountain water, and one poun•• of sharp leaven, keep them in a Celler, the Vesse•• being well stopt three Months, then distil them i•• an Alembick, with a sufficient quantity of simpl••

water; after the Oyl is separated, keep the water for a new destillation; in the same manner is made the Oyl of Ivy-berries, bay-berries and the like; or you may draw Oyl from the foresaid berries bruised, and steept twenty four hours in warm water, adding to every pound of berries six pints of wa∣ter; or if the berries are very dry, five quarts of water, and distil them in an Alembick.

Virtues. It is peculiarly good for the Stone in the Kidneys, the Colick, and to expel Wind, it pro∣vokes Sweat, and is proper in the Plague, and to expel poyson.

Dose. Six or ten drops of it may be taken at a time.

Oyl of Nutmegs by expression, in Latin, O∣leum Nucis Moschatae per expressio∣nem.

Take sixteen ounces of good Nutmegs, beat them in a Mortar until they are almost in a past, and put them upon a boulter, cover them with a piece of strong cloath, and an earthen pan over that; put your cloath over a kettle half filled with water, and set the kettle upon the fire, that the vapour of the water may gently warm the Nutmegs; when you shall find upon touching the pan, that it is so hot you cannot endure your hand upon it, you must take off the boulter, and putting the matter into a▪ linnen cloath, take its four corners and tye them quickly together; put them into a press between a couple of warm plates, set the pan underneath, and there will come forth an Oyl, which congeals as it grows cold; express the matter as strongly as you are a∣ble, to draw out the Oyl; then keep it in a pot well stopt.

Virtues. This Oyl is very Stomachick, being taken either inwardly, or outwardly applied.

Dose. Six or ten grains may be taken at a time.

The following medicine is generally used to anoint childrens breasts in colds. Take of oyl of nutmegs by ex∣pression, of Pomatum, and the Oyntment of flowers of Oranges, each equal parts; make an Oyntment.

Oyl of Bricks, in Latin, Oleum Lateriti∣um Philosophorum.

Take of bricks broke to peices, to the bigness of Beans, of Pigeons eggs, heat them red hot, and quench them in old Oyl, let them ly in it till they are cold, then take them out and powder them fine∣ly, put the powder into a Retort with a convenient receiver, and distill them by degrees in an open fire, keep the Oyl in a glass well stopt.

Virtues. It softens hard swellings, cases the pain of the spleen, and reins, and is excellent for Sciati∣ca, and all cold diseases of the nerves and joints.

Oyls distilled from Herbs and Flowers.

Oyl of Wormwood, in Latin, Oleum Ab∣synthii.

Take of dryed Wormwood one pound, of Foun∣tain water ten quarts▪ infuse them twenty four hours, and distil them in a Copper Limbeck, separate the Oyl from the water in a tunnel, or separating glass; keep the water for a new distillation.

Virtues. It strengthens the stomach stops vomiting, helps digestion, and expels wind.

Dose. Five or ten drops of it may be taken at a time, but you must drop it upon Sugar, if you intend to mix it with any liquor.

The same way may be prepared oyl of Hyssop, Mar∣joram, Mint, Garden Cresses, wild Marjoram, Penny royal, Rosemary, Rue, Savin, Sage, Savory, Thyme, and the like, of the flowers of Cammomile, and of Laven∣der, and from all other hot herbs and flowers; and the same way may be also prepared oyls of the dryed barks of Oranges, Citrons and Lemons.

Oyl of Sulphur by the Bell, in Latin, Ole∣um Sulphuris per Campanum

Provide a great earthen pan, and set in the mid∣dle of it, a little earthen pan turned upside down, and then another such pan on this filled with mel∣ted Sulphur, cover both these pans with a great glass Tunnel made on purpose, with a neck as long as ••hat of a Matrass, and the bigness of a thumb, fire the Sulphur, and do not stop the hole of the Tunnel, but let the air come in to increase its burn∣ng, for it would otherwise go out; when your Sul∣phur is spent, put new in its place, and continue o do so until you find under the lower pan, as much ••pirit as you need; keep it in a viol.

Virtues. So much of it is put into Juleps as to ive them an agreeable acidity, to qualify the heat •• continued fevers, it is also good to force u∣••ne.

Oyl of Turpentine, in Latin, Oleum Te∣rebinthini.

Take of Venice Turpentine as much as you please, common water four times as much; put them ••o an Alembick, and make a convenient fire under em, and a thin white oyl like water will distil,

and at the bottom will remain the Colophony, th•• clear oyl may be drawn commodiously, and fre•• from danger of burning, in a glass still with i•• head in a bath.

Virtues. This Oyl is excellent for cold pains, •• cleanse ulcers, and to recover the natural heat of •• parts when it is decayed, it is also good in gangrea•• and mortifications, and it is excellent for stopping blood in wounds, being applied hot.

Oyl of Wax, in Latin, Oleum Cerae.

Take of yellow wax melted two pounds, mi•• with it three or four pounds of Potters earth powd∣red, or so much as is requisite to make a paste of •• form it into little pellets, and put them into •• earthen retort, or glass one coated, a third whe•• of must remain empty, place the retort in a re••••∣beratory Furnace, fit to it a receiver, and luting •• joints, give a small fire at first, there will come for flegm, then a spirit; increase the fire a little a•• a liquor will distil, that congeals in the receiver 〈◊〉〈◊〉 Butter, continue the fire till nothing more co••∣forth, then unlute the joints, separate the sp•• mixed with flegm from the Butter, and keep i•• a viol well stopt.

Virtues. It opens obstructions.

Dose. Is from ten drops to twenty, melt the B••∣ter of Wax in an earthen pan, and make a paste it with a sufficient quantity of Potters earth po••∣dred, form this past into little pellets, put them •• to a glass retort, set your retort in a sand heat, to it a receiver, and luting the joints, begin •• distellation with a small fire; a great many sp•• will come forth mixed with flegm, after which

••ase it a little, and a clear yellow oyl will come; ving distilled about three ounces of it, change e receiver, for that which comes at last is as thick Butter, it may be rectified with other clay or tters earth, and it will change into as transpa∣nt oyl as the other, separate the Oyl from the Spi∣••, and keep it in a viol.

Virtues. It discusses tumors, and is good for cold ••ins.

Oyl of seeds.

Oyl of the seeds of Dill, in Latin, Oleum ex semine Anethi.

Take of the seeds of Dill beaten two pound, of ountain water ten quarts, infuse them twenty four ours, then distil them in an Alembick, with its re∣••geratory, separate the oyl from the water in a tun∣••l; keep the water for a new distillation.

Virtues. It digests, discusses, and ripens tumors.

The same way is made the Oyl of the seeds of nise, Caraways, Cummin, Daucus, Fennel, Parsly, ••xifrage, and the like, the same way are also pre∣••red the oyls of Spices, as of Cinnamon, Cloves, ••ace, Nutmegs, Pepper, and the like; which ••ust not be powdred, but broken and beaten a ttle.

Simple Oyntments.

White Oyntment, in Latin, Unguentum Album.

Take unripe oyl of Roses nine ounces, of Ce∣ass washed in Rose water, and well rubbed three unces, of white Wax two ounces, having melted

the Wax in the Oyl, add the Ceruss after it 〈◊〉〈◊〉 been frequently washed in Fountain water, and ••∣terwards in Rose water, being dried and sifted m•••• an Oyntment, add of Camphor rub'd with a 〈◊〉〈◊〉 drops of the Oyl of Almonds two drams, and th•• it is Camphorized.

Virtues. It is an excellent cooling and drying oy••∣ment, and is g••od for burns, and inflammations, ••∣dries ulcers, cures galls, and takes off itching.

Unguentum Aegyptiacum.

Take of Verdegrease finely powdred parts 〈◊〉〈◊〉 of Honey fourteen parts, of sharp Vinegar sev•• parts, boil them all with a gentle fire to a due co••∣sistence, and redish colour.

Virtues. It's an excellent oyntment to cleanse s•• did ulcers, and to eat down proud flesh.

Oyntment or Liniment of Gum Elemi, •• Latin, Unguentum, sive Linimen•••••• Gummi Elemi.

Take of Gum Elemi and of Turpentine of 〈◊〉〈◊〉 Firr each an ounce and an half, of old Sheeps S•• cleansed two ounces, of old Hogs grease o•• ounce, mix them and make a Liniment.

Virtues. It eases pain in sores, it heal ulcers many parts of the body; but is chiefly used for wo•••• and ulcers in the head.

Basilicon.

Take of yellow Wax, of Rosin of the pine, Beef Suer, Greek or Ship Pitch, Turpentine, O••

banum, Myrrh, each one ounce, Oyl five ounces, owder the Olib••num and Myrrh, and with the ••••st being melted, make an Oyntment.

Virtues. It is esteemed a good digestive, it asswa∣••s all manner of pains, it in••••rns and heals, it al∣•• gives ••ase in the Gout.

Oyntment of Marshmallows, in Latin, Un∣guentum di••l••heae.

Take of th•• fresh roots of Marsh-mallows bruis∣•• two pound, of Linseed, and Fenugreek seed, ••ch one pound, infuse them three days in four quarts •• water, then boil them gently, and press out the ••ucilage, whereof take two pound, common Oyl ••o quarts, boil them together, till the wa••ry part •• the Mucilage is consumed; then add of Wax ••e pound, of Rosin half a pound, of Turpentine ••o ounces, boil it to the consi••tence of an Oynt∣••nt.

Virtues. It softens, discusses, digests, eases the ••ns of the breast and sides, and of a pleurisy, the ••ts affected being anointed with it.

Unguentum Diapompholigos.

Take of Oyl of Roses twelve ounces, of the ••e of the berries of Garden Night-shade, six oun∣•• of white Wax, and of Ceruss washt, each four ••ces, of Lead infused in the sharpest Vinegar, •• dried and beaten, of Pompholix prepared, •• two ounces, of pure Franckincense one ounce, •• the oyl and juice gently, till the juice is consu∣d, then add the Wax, then the Powders made fine▪

stir them continually till they are cold, then mak•• an Oyntment.

Virtues. It cools, dries, and gives ease, and i•• e••∣cellent for curing ulcers.

Oyntment of Elecampane, in Latin, Ungu••••∣tum Enulatum.

Take of the roots of Elecampane boiled in V••∣negar, that is not very sharp, bruised and p••lp•• one pound, of Turpentine washed in the same ••∣coction two ounces, of yellow Wax one ounce, •• old Hogs Lard salted, and of old Oyl, each ••o•• ounces, of common Salt half an ounce, to the L•••• Wax, and Oyl melted, add the Turpentine, •• pulp of Elecampane, and the Salt finely powder•• make an Oyntment.

Virtues. It cures scabs, itch, tetters, ring-w••••

Oyntment of Elecampane with Mercury, Latin, Unguentum Enulatum cum M••∣curio.

It is made of the foregoing Oyntment, with•• ounces of quicksilver added to it extingui•••• not only with the spittle or the juice of Lem•• but also with the Oyl of Turpentine, kept a •• for this purpose, and with part of the lard, they •• be well mixed by continual stirring in a •• Mortar.

Virtues. It is more powerful then the for•• it is used for pains and nod••s in the skin, •• seabs and ulcers.

Note. Purging must be used often, when this ••yntment is ordered; for otherwise there will be ••nger of its fluxing.

Oyntment of Bays, in Latin, Unguentum Laurinum.

Take of Bay leaves bruised one pound, berries the same bruised half a pound, Colewort leaves ••r ounces, Ox-feet Oyl ••ive pounds, beef Suet two ••unds, boil them and strain them, make an Oynt∣••ent.

Virtues. It is good to be used in all cold distempers, ••ich affect the nerves and joynts, it expels wind ••en in glysters.

Unguentum Nutritum.

Take of Litharge of Gold finely powdred, half ••ound, Wine Vinegar five ounces, Oyl of Roses ••ound, grind the Litharge in a Mortar, pouring ••on it by turns, sometimes the Oyl, sometimes the ••negar; stir it till the Vinegar does not appear, ••d till the Oyntment is white.

Virtues. It is cooling and drying, and gives ease, cures diseases of the skin.

Oyntment of Tobacco, in Latin, Unguen∣tum è Nicotiana.

Take of the leaves of Tobacco two pounds, of ••sh Hogs grease well washed one pound, beat it a Marble Mortar, add three ounces of red Wine, ••u••e them all night, then boil them over a gentle ••e, to evaporate the Wine; strain it, and put it

upon the fire again, and add to it of the juice Tobacco a pint, of Venice Turpentine four ounc•• boil it again to evaporate the juices. Lastly, A•• of the roots of round Birthwort powdered, t•• ounces, of yellow Wax a sufficient quantity; m•• an Oyntment.

Virtues. It's an excellent Oyntment to ease p••i•• it is good for bruises and wounds, for the biting•• venomous Beasts, for old scabs, itch, tetters, ri•• ••orms.

Oyn••ment of sharp pointed Dock, in La••i•• Unguentum ex Oxylap••tho.

Take of the roots of sharp pointed Dock, bo••∣ed in Vinegar till they are sof••, pulp them, of S••∣phur washed in the juice of Lemons, each an ou•• and an half, of Hogs grease washed often in 〈◊〉〈◊〉 juice of Scabious, half a pound, of Popul•••• Oyntment, moistned with the juice of Elecamp•••• half an ounce, add a few drops of Oyl of R••o••∣um, and mingle them all in a Mortar, and so m•• an Oyntment.

Virtues. It is chiefly used for the Itch, and 〈◊〉〈◊〉 Cu••aneous diseases.

O••ntment for the eyes, in Latin, Ungue∣tum Ophthalmicum.

Take of Sheeps Suet well washed in Plan•••• and Rose water, one ounce, of Lapis Calam••∣ris, and prepared Tutty, each two scruples, white Lead washed two drams, mingle them •• and make an Oyntment.

Virtues. It is good for inflam••ation of the eyes, to ••e pains, and to dry up rheums.

Pomatum.

Take of fresh Hogs Lard three pounds, of fresh eeps Suet nine ounces, of Apples called Pom-wa∣••s, paired and sliced one pound nine ounces, of ••grant Rose water six ounces, of the roots of Flo∣••tine Orris grosly powdred six drams; boil them gether in a Bath till the Apples are soft; then strain without pressing, then heat it again a little, and ash it with fresh Rose water, and add to every ••und of the Oyntment twelve drops of Oyl of ••odium.

Virtues. It is cooling, and eases pain, it takes off •• roughness of the skin and pimples, and heals chaps the hands and lips, and the like.

The red drying Oyntment▪ in Latin, Unguen∣tum Rubrum desiccativum.

Take of Oyl of Roses, Omphacin, one pound, •• white Wax five ounces, melt them and sprinkle ••o them, of Lemnian Earth, Bole Armonick, •• Lapis Calamminaris finely powdred, each four ••nces, of Litharge, of Gold, and Ceruss, each ree ounces, of Camphir one dram, make an yntment.

Virtues. It dries, heals and skins / sores, and stops ••xes of humours.

Oyntments more Compound.

Alabastrin Oyntment, in Latin, Ungu••••∣tum de Alabastro.

Take of the juice of Cammomile four ounces▪ red Roses, and the roots of Marsh-mallows, ea•• two ounces, of fresh Rue and Bettony, each •• ounce and an half, of Oyl of Roses Omphac•• one pint and an half, of pure Alabaster finely po••∣dred, three ounces, mingle them, and let the•• stand till the next day, then boil them till the juic•• are evaporated, then with six ounces of white W•••• make an Oyntment.

Virtues. It is good for head-aches, the fore•••••••• and temples being anointed with it.

The Apostles Oyntment, in Latin, Ungu••••∣tum Apostolorum.

Take of Turpentine, Rosin, yellow Wax, A••∣moniacum, each fourteen drams, of the roots •• long Birthwort, Male Franckincense, Bdellium, e•••• six drams, of Myrrh, Galbanum, each half •• ounce, of Opoponax three drams, of Verdegre•••• two drams, of Litharge nine drams, Oyl a qu•••••• of Vinegar a sufficient quantity to dissolve the A••∣moniacum, the Opoponax, and Galbanum; the B∣dellium, Galbanum, Ammoniacum, and Opop••∣nax must be infused twelve hours in Vinegar up•• hot ashes, then boil them, and when they are melte•• strain them, and with a gentle heat reduce them •• the thickness of Honey; put in the Turpentine whil••

••y are hot, mix the Litharge finely powdered with ••rt of the Oyl over a gentle fire, then add by ••grees the rest of the Oyl, and then melt the Wax the same, and the Rosin grosly powdred, then ke it from the fire, and mix first the Gums, then e Birthwort, Myrrh, and lastly the Franckincense, ••d Verdegrease powdered; stir it well, and make •• Oyntment.

Virtues It cleanses old and sinuous ulcers, and eats ••n proud flesh.

Unguentum Aregon.

Take of the flowers and tops of Rosemary▪ Mar∣••am, wild Thyme, and Rue, of the roots •• Wake-robin, and wild Cucumber, each ••r ounces and an half, of the leaves of Bays, ••ge, Savin, and of the roots of Briony, each three ••nces, of Flea bane, Spurge, Lawrel, each nine ••nces, the leaves of wild Cucumber, and of Cala∣int each half a pound, they must be all gathered ••sh in May, cleansed and bruised, and infused se∣••n whole days in five pints of the best Oyl, and in ••e pint of Spirit of Wine; boil them gently till e watry humor is evaporated, strain out the Oyl, ••d melt in it fifteen ounces of yellow Wax, of ••ars Grease, and Oyl of Bays each three ounces, •• Moscheleum, half an ounce, of Petroleum one ••nce, of Butter four ounces, stir them, and sprin∣e in the following powders, of Mastich, and Oli∣••num, each six drams, of Pellitory of Spain, Eu∣••orbium, Ginger and Pepper, each one ounce; ••ke an Oyntment.

Virtues. It is good for all cold diseases, for Pal∣sies, Convulsions, Cramps, Stifness of the joints, it' good for the Colick▪ pains of the Back and Reins.

Oyntment of Sow-bread, in Latin, Unguen∣tum de Arthanita.

Take of the juice of Sow-bread, or for wanto•• it, a strong decoction of the roots three pints, o•• the juice of wild Cucumbers, and Cows Butt•••• each one pound, of Oyl of Orris a quart, of th•• pulp of Coloquintida four ounces, of Poly pod•• six ounces, of Euphorbium half an ounce, powde•• finely the Poly pody and Euphorbium, and cut smal•• the Coloquin••ida; infuse them in a glazed pot eigh•• days, afterwards boil them in a double vessel, ti•••• the juices are almost▪ evaporated, strain it, and dis∣solve in the liquor five ounces of yellow Wax, an•• while it is yet hot, mingle with it Sagapenum, dis∣solved in Vinegar, and Bulls Gall boiled to the con∣sistence of Honey in a Bath, each one ounce, the•• sprinkle in the following things powdred, of Sc••∣mony, Turbith, Coloquintida, the berries or leave•• of Mezereon, and of Aloes, each seven drams, •• Sal Gemma half an ounce, of Euphorbium, lo•• Pepper, Myrrh, Ginger, and the flowers of Camm••∣mile, each three drams, make an Oyntment.

Virtues. It purges the Belly, being anointed wi•••• it below the Navel; but anointed above the Navel •• the Stomach, it occasions Vomiting.

The Countesses Oyntment, in Latin, Unguen∣tum Comitissae.

Take of the middle bark of Acorns, Chesnuts, ••••d of Oak of small black Beans, Myrtle berries, ••orse-tail, of green Galls without holes, of Grape∣••nes, and unripe Services dryed, unripe Medlars, ••e leaves of wild prunes, the roots of Bistort, and ••ormentile, each an ounce and an half, powder •• grosly, and boil them in five quarts of Plantain ••ater, till half is consumed, then take of new yel∣••w Wax eight ounces and an half, of simple Oyl of ••yrtles two pound and an half, of the juice of ••ypocistis half an ounce, melt all these, and wash ••m nine times in the decoction above mentioned, ••ided into so many parts; when they are wash∣and dissolved, sprinkle into them the fine powders the middle barks of the Acorns, Chesnuts, and Oak, of the Galls without holes, of the ashes of the ••es of Ox legs, of Myrtle berries, of Grape∣••es unripe, of unripe Services dryed, each half ounce, of the Troches of Ambar two ounces, ••gle them, and with a sufficient quantity of ••l of Mastich unwashed, make an Oynt∣••t.

Virtues. It is very astringent, and strengthen∣good for Luxations, Ruptures, and prevents the ••ng of the fundament and miscarriage, the Belly Reins being anointed with it; it also stops all •• of Fluxes.

Oyntment for the Piles, in Latin, Unguen∣tum Hemorrhoi••••le.

Take of the Mucilage of the seeds of Psyllium, of the seeds of Quinces, extracted in the water of Night-shade, each half an ounce, Oyl of Roses compleat, one ounce, the yolk of one Egg, of Hens fat two drams, let them be mixed together in a leaden Mortar, with a leaden Pestle, by adding a little yellow Wax, make an Oyntment.

Virtues. It is peculiarly proper for the Piles, the fundament being anointed with it.

Unguentum Martiatum.

Take of fresh leaves of Bays, three pounds, o•• Garden Rue two pounds and an half, of Marjora•• two pound, of Mint one pound, of Sage, Worm∣wood, Costmary, Garden Basil, each half a poun•• of Oyl of Olives ten quarts, of yellow Wax fo•• pound, Malago Wine a quart; bruise them, infu•• them, boil them, and press them out, and so ma•• an Oyntment.

Virtues. It discusses cold swellings, strength•••• the nerves and joints, and takes away aches, and good for the head.

Oyntment of Mastich, in Latin, Ungue••∣tum Mastichinum.

Take of the Oyls of Mastich, of Wormwo•• and Nard, each one ounce, of Mastich, Mi•• red Roses, red Coral, Cloves, Cinnamon, Wo••

of Aloes, Scenanth, each one dram, of Wax a suf∣ficient quantity, make an Oyntment.

Virtues. It strengthens the head, and nerves, and stomach, and is astringent.

The Naples Oyntment, in Latin, Unguentum Neapolitanum.

Take of Hogs Lard, washed in the juice of Sage one pound, of quicksilver strained through ••eather four ounces, of Oyl of Bays, Camomel, ••nd Worms, each two ounces, of Spike an ounce ••nd an half, of Spirit of Wine one ounce, of yel∣••ow Wax two ounces, of Turpentine washed in ••he juice of Elecampane three ounces, of the pow∣••er of Ground Pine, and Sage, each two drams, ••oil the Lard over a gentle fire, with the juice of ••age, till the juice is evaporated; then mingle the ••yls of Camomel, Wormes and of Spike, and the ••ax, stir them till the Wax is melted, and well ••ixed; then taking them from the fire, add the ••e Oyl of Bays, in the mean while let the Mercury ••e extinguished in a Mortar, by rubbing it well ••ith part of the Lard, and the Turpentine, after∣••ards mingle them all and stir them about; then ••••d the powders, and spirit of Wine, and stir them ••out again, and so make an Oyntment.

Virtues. It is used for raising of Fluxes.

Nerve Oyntment, in Latin, Unguentum Nervinum.

Take of the leaves of Cowslips, with the flow∣••s, of Sage, Ground pine, Rosmary, Lavender, ••ys, with the berries, Camomel, Rue, Smalage,

Melilot with the flowers, and Wormwood, each one handful, of Mint, Bettony, Peny-royal, Parsly, of the lesser Centaury, St. John's-wort, each half an handful, of the oyl of Sheeps feet, or Bullocks feet five pints, of Sheep or Beef Suet, or the Mar∣row of either, two pound, of oyl of Spike half an ounce, bruise and boil the herbs with the oyl and suet, and so make an Oyntment.

Virtues. It is good for the nerves, and Palsies, Con∣vulsions, Bruises, and old Aches, and for the Colick, for the Palsy and the like, the neck and back bone must be anointed with it.

The Pectoral Oyntment, in Latin, Unguen∣tum pectorale.

Take of fresh Butter washed in Violet Water six ounces, of the Oyls of sweet Almonds four oun∣ces, of Camomel and Violets, each three ounces, of Hens and Ducks grease, each two ounces, of the roots of Orris two drams, of Saffron half a dram, of white Wax three ounces, the Orris and Saffron being finely powdred and the rest melted, make an Oyntment.

Vertues. It is chiefly used for Obstructions of the Breast, for Plurisies, and the like.

Oyntment of Poplar buds, in Latin, Unguen∣tum Populneum.

Take of the fresh buds of black Poplar, a pound and an half, of the leaves of Violets, Navelwor•• of the Wall, each three ounces, of fresh Hogs Lard▪ unsalted and freed from the skins, and washed, two pound, to all of them being bruised, mixed, and

infused together all the Month of May, add the tender tops of Brambles, of the leaves of black Poppies, of Mandrakes, or of the berries and leaves of Mountain elder, of Henbane, Night-shade, Let∣tice, Houseek, the lesser and the greater, of the greater Burdock▪ each three ounces, bruise them a∣gain, and having mixed them all, and having pou∣red upon them after ten days a pint of Rose water, boil them over a gentle fire stirring them continu∣ally till all the superfluous moister is consumed; strain them in a Press and make an Oyntment.

Virtues. It is very cooling, eases pain, and is used in fevers, to give rest, the temples being anointed with it.

Unguentum Splanchnicum.

Take of the Oyls of Capers one ounce, of white Lillies, Camomile, new made Butter, the juice of Briony and Sow-bread, each half an ounce, boil them till the juices are consumed, then add of Gum Ammoniacum dissolved in Vinegar two drams and an half, of Hens-grease, Oesypus, the marrow of Calves Legs, each half an ounce, of the powders of the barks of Tamarisk, of the roots of Capers, of the roots of Fern, and Ceterach, each one dram, of the seeds of Agnus Castus, and Broom, each one scruple, of Wax a sufficient quantity, make an Oyn∣ment.

Virtues It is good for Obst uctions, and hardness of the Spleen and Liver, and for hard Tumors, and Rickets in Children, the parts being anointed with it.

Oyntment of Sumach, in Latin, Unguen∣tum Sumach.

Take of Sumach, unripe Galls, Myrtle berries, Balaustins, Pomgranat peels, the bark of Acorns, of Cypress nuts, of True or German Acacia, and of Mastich, each ten drams, of white Wax five ounces, of oyl of Roses washed often in Alum wa∣ter, one pint and ten ounces, powder all those things finely that are to be powdred, and infuse them four whole days in the juice of Medlars and unripe Ser∣vices; then dry them by a gentle fire, and with the Oyl and Wax, boil it to an Oyntment.

Virtues. It stops Fluxes, hinders Miscarriage, the Reins and Belly being anointed with it.

Cerecloths.

Cerecloth of Galbanum, in Latin, Ceratum de Galbano.

Take of Galbanum prepared an ounce and an half, of Turpentine one ounce, of Assa fetida half an ounce, of Bdellium one dram, of red Myrth two drams, of Wax two ounces, of the seeds of Daucus one scruple, of the leaves of Fetherfew, Mugwort, each half a dram; dissolve the Gums in Vinegar, except the Assa fetida, which is to be dissolved with the Turpentine, and make a Cere∣cloth.

Virtues. Being applied to the Belly it kill•• Worms, expels Wind, provokes the Courses, and i•• good for Mother-fits, and cleanses the Womb after La∣bour.

Cerecloth of Sanders, in Latin, Ceratum Santalinum.

Take of red Sanders ten drams, of white and yellow Sanders six drams, of red Roses an ounce and an half, of Bole Armonick seven drams, of Spo∣dium of Ivory half an ounce, of Camphor two drams, of yellow Wax one pound, of oyl of Roses Omphacin six ounces, powder all the Sanders toge∣ther, the Roses, the Bole, Ivory, and Camphor a∣part, then melt the Wax over a gentle fire, and when they are a little cold mix the powders, and last of all the Camphor dissolved in oyl; mix them well together and make a Cerecloth.

Virtues. It is good for inflamations of the Stomach, Liver, and other parts, it is good for pains and weak∣ness of the back and reins.

Plasters, in Latin, Emplastra.

Plaster of Ammoniacum, in Latin, Empla∣strum de Ammoniaco.

Take of Ammoniacum, of Wheaten Bran well sifted, each an ounce, of the Oyntment of Marsh∣mallows, of Compound Plaster of Melilot, of the powders of the roots of Briony and Orris, each half an ounce, of the grease of Ducks, Geese, and Hens, each three drams, of Bdellium, and Galba∣num, each one dram and an half, of the Rosin of the Pine, and yellow Wax, each five ounces, of oyl of Orris and Turpentine, each an ounce and an half, boil the grease and the oyls with the Muci•• lage of Linseeds, and Fenugreek seeds, each thre••

ounces, till the Mucilages are consumed, strain it▪ and add the Wax, Rosin, Turpentine, Oyntmen•• of Marsh-mallows, with the Plaster of Melilo••, and when it begins to cool, add the Ammoniacum dissolved in Vinegar, then the Bdellium powdred with the other powders, and so make a Plaster.

Virtues. It dissolves hard swellings, eases the pain of the breasts, and dissolves the swellings of them.

Plaster of Bayberries, in Latin, Emplastrum è baccis Lauri.

Take of Bay-berries skinned two ounces, of Franckincense, Mastich, and Myrrh, each half an ounce, of Cyperus, Costus, yellow Wax, Turpen∣••ine and oyl of Bays, each one ounce, of Honey just heated four ounces, let the Cyperus Costus, and Bay-berries be finely powdred together, and mixed with the hot Honey, the Frankincense, Mastich, and Myrrh, must be powdred apart, and added to the Honey, then add the Oyl of Bay-berries, the Tur∣pentine, and the Wax melted together, and make a Plaster.

Virtues. It expels wind, and strengthens the stomach, and ••ases pain proceeding from cold or wind.

Emplastrum Barbarum magnum.

Take of dry Pitch eight pound, of yellow Wax ••ix pound eight ounces, of Rosin of the Pine five pound four ounces, of Judaick Bitumen, or of Mummy four pound, of oyl one pint and an half, of Verdegrease, Litharge, and Ceruss, each three ounces, of Frankincense half a pound, of liquid

Alum, or of Roch Alum not burnt, an ounce and an half, of Roch Alum burnt four ounces, of Opo∣ponax, Scales of Brass, Galbanum, each twelve drams, of Aloes, Opium and Myrrh, each half an ounce, of Turpentine two pounds, of the juice of Mandrakes, or of the bark of the roots dryed six drams, of Vinegar five pints; the Litharge, Ceruss, and Oyl must be boiled to the consistence of Honey, the Pitch being melted and incorporated with the powder of the Bitumen, then add and boil the o∣ther things, till the Vinegar is consumed, at last add the Turpentine.

Virtues. It is reckoned good for the biting of ve∣nomous creatures, to take off inflamations, and for pains and weakness of the joints.

Plaster of Bettony, in Latin, Emplastrum de Betonica.

Take of green Bettony, Burnet, Agrimony Sage, Penny Royal, Mille-foyl, the lesser Centaury, the greater Comfry, Clary, each six ounces, Frankin∣cense, Mastich, each three drams, of Orris, round B••rthwort, each six drams, of white Wax and Tur∣pentine, each eight ounces, of Rosin of the Pine six ounces, of Gum Elemy, and Oyl of Firr, each two ounces, of white Wine three pints; beat the herbs well in a Morter, and infuse them a whole week in the white Wine, stir them, and boil them; having strained out the Wine hard, and boiled with •• gentle fire to the Consumption of a third part, add the oyl of Firr▪ then the Wax melted▪ pre∣sently after the Rosin and the Gum, then the Tur∣pentine; having boiled them a little, and removed them from the fire, and cool them by degrees, add

the powders of Orris, and of Birthwort, stir them well, and make a Plaster.

Virtues. It is used for diseases of the head an•• joints, and for Cementing broken bones.

Emplastrum Caesaris.

Take of red Roses an ounce and an half, of the roots of Bistort, Cyperuss-nuts, all the Sanders, Mint Coriander seeds, each three drams, Mastich hal an ounce, Hypocistis, Acacia, Dragons blood seal'd Earth, true Bole, red Coral, each two drams of Turpentine washed in Plantain water four ounces of oyl of Roses three ounces, of white Wax twelve ounces, Rosin of the Pine ten ounces, of Pitch si•• ounces, of the juices of Plantain, Housleek, and Orpin, each one ounce; to the Wax, Rosin, and Pitch melted together, add the Turpentine and Oy•• Then the Hypocistis, and Acacia, dissolved in the ••oresaid juices, lastly the powders, and so make •• Plaster.

Virtues. it is very astringent, it strengthens th•• back, and takes off the pains of it, and is good for th•• weakness of the joints.

A Plaster for the head, in Latin, Empla∣strum Cephalicum.

Take of clear Rosin two ounces, of black Pitc one ounce, of Labdanum, Turpentine, the flow∣er of Be••ns, and Orobus, and Pidgeons dung, eac•• half, an ounce of Gum of Juniper and Nut••megs each two drams, dissolve the Myrrh with th•• Labdanum in a hot Morter, and mingle the res•• and so make a Plaster; if you desire to have i

stronger, add of the powder of Euphorbium, of Pellitory of Spain, and of black Pepper each two scruples.

Virtues. It strengthens the head, and eases the head-ach, being applied to the Crown of the head shav∣ed, and to the temples, but is commonly applied to the soles of the feet, to draw humors from the head.

The Plaster of Hemlock with Ammoniacum, in Latin, Emplastrum de Cicuta cum Ammoniaco.

Take of the juice of the leaves of Hemlock four ounces, of Vinegar of Squills, and Gum Ammoni∣acum, each eight ounces, dissolve the Gum in the juice and vinegar, after due infusion strain them, and boil them to a Plaster.

Virtues. It is good to soften hard swellings, and to take off inflamations.

Plaster of Cummin, in Latin, Emplastrum è Cymino.

Take of the seeds of Cummin, Bay berries, and yellow Wax, each one pound, of Rosin of the Pine two pound, of common Rosin three pound, of oyl of Dill, half a pound, mingle them and make a Plaster.

Virtues. This is good for windy ruptures, and to expel wind.

Plaster called Diachalcitis, in Latin, Em∣plastrum Diachaciteos.

Take of old fresh Hogs Lard, cleansed from the

skins, two pound, of old oyl of Olives, Litharge of Gold powdred and sifted, each three pound, white Vitriol burnt and powdred four ounces, the Litharge, Lard, and Oyl, must be boiled together over a gentle fire, with a little Plantain water, to the consistence of a Plaster; take it from the fire and add the Vitriol, make a Mass.

Virtues. It is cooling, drying, and binding, it is commonly used to drive away Milk. This was formerly called Diapalma.

Simyle Diachylon, in Latin, Diachylon Simplex.

Take of the Mucilages of Fenugreek, and Lin∣seed, and of the roots of Marshmallows, each one pound, of old clear oyl three pound, of Litharge of Gold, a pound and an half, that you may have a sufficient quantity of the Mucilage; take of the seeds of Fenugreek, and Flax seed, and of the roots of Marsh-mallows, each three ounces, of common water three quarts; the Litharge must be finely powdred, and being well mixed with the oyl must boil over a gentle fire to the consistence of Honey; take it from the fire, and let it cool, then add the Mucilages, and boil them with a gentle fire, till the watry part of them is evaporated, and make a Plaster.

Virtues. It mollifies, discusses, and heals.

Diachylon with Orris, in Latin, Diachylon Ireatum.

It's made of the foregoing Plaster an ounce of powdred Orris being added to every pound of the Plaster.

Great Diachylon, in Latin, Diachylon mag∣num.

Take of the Mucilages of Raisins of the Sun, of fat Figs, of the roots of Marsh-mallows, of Lin∣seeds, and Fenugreek-seeds, and of Bird ••ime, the juice of Orris, Squills, Oesypus, or of the Oyl of Sheeps feet, each one ounce and an half, of Oyl of Orris, Camomel, and Dill, each eight ounces, of Litharge of Gold finely powdred one pound, of Turpentine three ounces, of Rosin of the Pine, and yellow Wax each two ounces; the Litharge must be finely powdred, and well mixed with the Oyl, then boil it over a gentle fire, and stir it con∣tinually till it is thick; then take it from the fire, and when it is a little cool add the Mucilages, first boiled with the oyls and strained, and gently boil∣ed to the consumption of the superfluous moister; afterwards add the Birdlime and Oesypus, dissolv∣ed with the juice of Orris and Squills, boil them till the juices are consumed; in all these whilst they are boiling must be melted the Wax and Rosin; then take them presently from the fire, and mingle with them the Turpentine, stirring it well, that the whole mixture may obtain the consistence of a Pla∣ster.

Virtues. It is cleansing and healing, and is good for swellings and inflamations; for it discusses, softens, and is anodyn.

Great Diachylon with Gums, in Latin, Dia∣chylon magnum cum Gummi.

Take of Bdellium, Sagapenum, Ammoniacum▪ each two ounces, dissolve them in Wine and strain them, and boil them to the consistence of Honey▪ then add them to the Mass of the great Diachy∣lon.

Virtues. It dissolves, digests, and ripens hard swellings, and is indeed an excellent Plaster for those purposes.

Plaster of the Mucilages, in Latin, Empla∣strum è Mucilagnibus, five diachylon Compositum.

Take of the Mucilages of the middle bark of the Elm, of the roots of Marsh-mallows, of Lin∣seed and Fenugreek-seed, each four ounces and an half, of oyl of Cammomile, Lillies and Dill, each an ounce and an half, of Ammoniacum, Galbanum▪ Sagapenum, and Opoponax, each half an ounce▪ of yellow Wax twenty ounces, of Turpentine two▪ounces, Saffron two drams, the Mucilages be∣ing extracted with water, boil them over a gentle fire with the oyls, to the consumption of the watry moisture, melt the Wax, cut in peices in these, and stir them with a Spatula; take them from the fire, and whilst it is yet warm, add by degrees the Gums dissolved in Turpentine, and stir them well; lastly add the Saffron finely powdred, and so make a Plaster.

Virtues. It is an excellent Plaster to suppurate tumors

A blistering Plaster, in Latin, Emplastrum Epistpasticum.

Take of simple Melilot Plaster three ounces, of Venice Turpentine, and whole Cantharides, each one ounce, of Burgundy Pitch three drams; make a Plaster.

Virtues. Blistering Plasters applyed to the neck, arms, and wrists, or legs, do good in Fevers, by evacu∣ating the humors, and diverting them from the head; they are also used to the neck, for head aches, Apo∣plexies, and defluxions on the eyes or teeth.

The Plaster called the Flower of Oyntments, in Latin, Flos unguentorum.

Take of Rosin, Rosin of the Pine, yellow Wax, and Sheep-suet, each half a pound, of Olibanum four ounces, of Turpentine two ounces and an half, of Myrrh and Mastich, each one ounce, of Cam∣phor two drams, of white Wine half a pint; boil them to a Plaster.

Virtues. It dissolves and digests tumors, it is draw∣ing, cleansing, and good for strains.

The Plaster of Lapis Calaminaris, in Latin, Emplastrum griseum de lapide Cala∣minari.

Take of Lapis Calaminaris prepared one ounce, of Litharge two ounces, of Ceruss half an ounce, of Tutty one dram, of Turpentine six drams, of white Wax an ounce and an half, of Deers suet two ounces, of choice Franckincense five drams,

of Mastich three drams, of Myrrh two drams, 〈◊〉〈◊〉 Camphir one dram and an half, melt the Turpe••∣tine, Wax and Suer, and then add the powders 〈◊〉〈◊〉 Franckincense, Mastich and Myrrh, and the••e bein•• well mixed, add the powder of Lapis Calaminar•••• Litharge, Ceruss, and Tu••••y, and last whilst it▪•• yet hot add the Camphir dissolved in a little Spiri•• of Wine, make a Pla••••er.

Virtues. It cools, heals, and drys, it is good fo•• inflamations and to ease pain.

Plaster of Hermodactiles, in Latin, Empla∣strum de Hermodactilis

Take of the Mass of the Plaster Diachalclti•• ••ight ounces, of Burgundy P••••ch melted and strain∣ed through Canvass, four ounces, of white Venice Soap, and of new yellow Wax, each three ounces, of Butter of Oranges one ounce, of the seeds of Cummin, Hermodactiles, each an ounce and an half▪ of the leaves of dryed Wormwood, of the flowers of Cammomile, and of Florentine Orris, each half an ounce; powder those things finely that are to be powdred▪ and make a Plaster.

Virtue. It eases pains of the Gout.

Plaster for Ruptures, in Latin, Emplastrum ad Herniam.

Take of Galls, Cyperus-nuts, Pomgranat peel, Bal••u••in••, Acacia, the seeds of Planta••••▪ Fleabane, Cresses, Cups of Acorns, Beans torri••ied long and ••ound B••rthwor••, My••••les▪ of each half an ounce, powder all ••hese things▪ and i••fu••e them four days in Rose Vinegar, then torrifie and dry them; th••n

••ake of the greater and lesser Comfry, of Horse∣••aile, Woad, Ceterach, of the roots of Royal Os∣••und and Fern, each one ounce, of Franckincense, Myrrh and Aloes, Mastich and Mummy, each two ••unces, of Bole Armonick washed in Vinegar, La∣••••s Calaminaris prepared, Litharge of Gold and ••ragons blood, each three ounces, of Ship Pitch ••wo pound, of Turpentine six ounces, or so much 〈◊〉〈◊〉 is sufficient to make a Plaster.

Virtues. It is used for Ruptures, strengthens the ••ack, stops Fluxes, and prevents Miscarriage.

Hysterick Plaster, in Latin, Emplastrum Hystericum.

Take of the roots of Bistort one pound, of the ••ood of Aloes, yellow Sanders, Nutmegs, the ••ones of Barberries, Rose-seeds, Cinnamon, Cloves, cenanth, flowers of Cammomile, each half an ••unce, Franckincense, Mastich, Alipta Moschata, ••allia Moschata, Storax Calamit strained, each ••e dram, of the best Musk half a dram, of yel∣••w Wax one pound and an half, of Turpentine ••lf a pound, Moscheleum four ounces, Labdanum ••ur pound, Ship Pitch three pound, the Wax and 〈◊〉〈◊〉 must be melted in oyl, then must be added ••e Labdanum and Turpentine, then the Storax, to 〈◊〉〈◊〉 being well mixed and cooled add the powders, ••••n the Alipta, and the Gallia Moschata, and last •• all▪ the Musk dissolved in Aromatick Wine; stir ••m well together, and make a Plaster.

Virtues▪ It is good for Hysterick fits, being ap∣••••d to the Navel.

The Plaster of Mastich, in Latin, Emp∣strum de Mastiche.

Take of Mastich, three ounces, of Bole A••••∣nick washed in red Wine an ounce and an half, red Roses six dramss of Ivory and Myrtle ••∣ri••s, each half an ounce, of Turpentine, C••∣phony, Tacamahaca, Labdanum, each two ou•• yellow Wax half a pound, oyl of Myrtles 〈◊〉〈◊〉 ounces, powder those things apart that are 〈◊〉〈◊〉 powdred, then melt the Wax in the oyl; ta•• from the fire and add the Turpentine, afterward Bole, the Roses, and the Ivory finely powdred, of all the Mastich: all must be very well 〈◊〉〈◊〉 in a Mortar somewhat hot; make a Plaster.

Virtues. It stops Defluxions and Vomiting, strengthens the Stomach, being applied to it.

Simple Plaster of Melilot, in Latin, Em••∣strum de Meliloto Simplex.

Take of pure Rosin eight pound, of yellow •• four pound, of Sheeps Suet two pound, melt 〈◊〉〈◊〉 add to them of green Melilot cut small five po•• and make a Pla••••er.

Virtues. It draws gently, and is most c••m•• used for dressing of B••••sters.

Red Lead Plaster, in Latin, Emplas•••• de Minio.

Take of red Lead nine ounces, of oyl of Roses a pint and an half, o•• white Wine Vin six ounces, boil them to a Plaster, it is also p••

••d without Vinegar. As, Take of red Lead on•• ••und, of oyl of Roses a pint and an half, of Wax ••lf a pound, make a Plaster; the Wax also may •• left out.

Virtues. It is a good cooling, healing, and drying ••••ster.

Nerve Plaster, in Latin, Emplastrum Ner∣vinum.

Take of oyl of Cammomile and Roses, each ••o ounces, of Mastich, Turpentine and Flax, ••ch an ounce and an half, of clear Turpentine ••ur ounces, of the Suet of a gelded Calf, and of hee Goat, each two ounces and an half, of the ••rbs Rosmary, Bettony, Horstail, and the lesser ••entaury, each one handful; of Earthworms wash∣•• and purged in Wine three ounces, of the tops of 〈◊〉〈◊〉 John's-wort one handful, of Mastich powdred, ••um Elemi, and the roots of Madder, each ten ••ams, Ship Pitch and Rosin, each an ounce and •• half, of Litharge of Gold and Silver, each two ••nces and an half, of red Lead two ounces, of ••albanum, Sagapenum, and Ammoniacum, each ••ree drams, boil the roots, herbs, and worms in pint and an half of Wine, till half is consumed; ••en press it out, and boil the liquor again with the ••yl, Suet, Litharge and red Lead, till the Wine •• consumed; then add the Gums dissolved in fra∣••ant Wine, then the Turpentine, and lastly the Ro∣••n, Pitch, and Mastich powdred, and make a Pla∣••er.

Virtues. It is good for weakness of the nerves and ••ints.

Oxycroceum.

Take of Saffron two ounces and an half, Ship Pitch, Colophony, yellow Wax, each s•• ounces, of Turpentine, Galbanum▪ Ammoniac•• Myrrh, Olibanum, Mastich, each one ounce •• three drams; to the Wax melted add the P•• cleansed from its filth and strained, then the Colop∣ny; to these melted and taken from the fire a little cooled, add the Galbanum and Ammo••∣cum, dissolved a part in Vinegar and strained, a boiled to the consumption of the Vinegar, and mi•• with the Turpentine; then sprinkle in the Franck∣cense, Mastich and Myrrh powdred, finely apart; l••∣ly the Saffron finely powdred mix them well, a make a Plaster.

Virtues. It comforts the limbs, is good for ac•• is emollient, and discusses cold tumors.

Plaster of Frogs, in Latin, Emplastrum Ranis.

Take of live Frogs number six, of Worms wa∣ed in Wine three ounces and an half, of oyl of ••∣momel, Dill, Spike, or of broad leaved Laven•• extracted by distillation, and of Lillies each t•• ounces, of oyl of Bay-berries one ounce and an half oyl of Saffron one ounce, of the fats of a Hog an•• Calf, each one pound, of a Viper two ounces▪ and half, of Euphorbium five drams, of Franckince•• ʒx of the juice of the roots of Elecampane and gro•• Elder, each two ounces, of Scenanth, Stechas, a of Fever-few with the flowers, each one hand•• of fragrant Wine two pints▪ of Litharge of G•• one pound, of clear Turpentine two ounces,

yellow Wax four ounces, of Liquid Storax an ounce d an half, of quicksilver four ounces, boil the ogs, the Worms▪ and the Herbs, with the juices, d oyls of Cammomile, Dill, Lillies; the grease d fat▪ and with a pint and an half of the Wine; the strained liquor add, the Litharge, the Wax •• small, and the remaining half pint of the Wine; •• them again till all the Wine is evaporated, and ••il it does not stick to the fingers; then add the l of Saffron, Bay-berries, of Spike, and the fat the Viper, afterwards the powder of Franckin∣nse, and the Euphorbium, lastly when it is al∣ost cold, the Quicksilver well mixed with the orax and Turpentine, and stir them altogether at they may be well mixed; and make a Pla∣er.

Virtues. It is chiefly used to dissolve hard swel∣••gs.

Emplastrum de Sandice.

Take of the oyls of Calves, orof Neats feet, of Flax, ••ch one pound, of white Lead, and red lead, each ••ght ounces, of Rosin and yellow Wax, each four ••nces, of Camphir half an ounce; mingle them; ••ke a Plaster.

Virtues. It gives ease, is drying, and nd for inflamations

Plaster of Soap, in Latin, Emplastrum e Sapone.

Take of common Oyl two pound, red Lead one ound, set them on the fire, and stir them until they e mixed; take it from the fire, and mix with

them half a pound of Venice Soap cut in small pi••∣ces, whilst it is yet hot.

Virtues. It is proper for the Gout, and pains the joints.

Emplastrum Sticticum Paracelsi.

Take of Oyl of Olives six ounces, of yello•• Wax an ounce and an half, of Litharge powdre four ounces and an half, of Ammoniacum and B dellium, each half an ounce, of Galbanum, Op••∣ponax, Oyl of Bays, Lapis Calaminaris, of bo•• the Birthworts, Myrrh, and Franckincense, eac two drams, of pure Turpentine one ounce, boil th Oyl and Litharge together, keep them stirring, an let them be well mixed; when it will not stick t the fingers, take it from the fire and melt the Wax then add the Turpentine mixed with the Gums, af∣terwards add the Powders, and when they are a•• cold, add the Franckincense, then the oyl of Bays and make a Plaster.

Virtues. It is commonly used for bruises and aches

The Magisterial Stomach Plaster, in Latin Emplastrum, Stomachicum Magistral••

Take of Mint, Wormwood, Stechas, the leave of Bays, each one dram, Marjoram▪ red Roses yellow Sanders, each two drams, sweet smelling Flag, wood of Aloes, flowers of Lavender, Nut∣megs, Cubebs, Galingal, long Pepper, Mace, each one dram, of Mastich three drams, of Cloves two drams and an half, of oyl of Mint an ounce and an half▪ of Nard oyl one ounce, oyl of Spike one dram, Rosin, Wax, each four ounces, Labdanum

••ee ounces, Storax strained half an ounce; make Plaster.

Virtues. It comforts and strengthens the Stomach.

Chymical Medicines that are frequent∣ly used.

Bezoardicum Minerale.

Melt in hot ashes two ounces of the butter of atimony, and pour it into a viol or bolt head, drop ••o it good Spirit of Nitre, until the matter is per∣ctly dissolved; commonly so much spirit of Nitre requisite as there is Butter of Antimony; during the solution there will rise up vapours, that you must ave a care of, and therefore will do well to place e vessel in a Chimney; pour your solution into glass Body, or an earthen dish, and evaporate it a gentle Sand-fire, until it is dry, there will re∣••ain a white Mass, which you must let cool, then our upon it two ounces of Spirit of Nitre; set the essel again in the sand, and evaporate the liquor s before, once more pour two ounces of Spirit of Nitre unto the white Mass, and having evaporated he humidity, increase the fire a little, and Calcine he matter for half an hours time, then take it off he fire and you will have a white powder, which ou must keep in a viol well stopt.

Virtues. It is sudorifick and serves for the same ses as Diaphoretick Antimmy.

Dose. Is from six to twenty grains, in broth or ••me proper liquor.

Diaphoretick Antimony, in Latin, Antimoni∣um Diaphoreticum.

Powder and mix well together one part of An∣timony with three parts of purified Salt Petre, and having heated the Crucible red hot in the coals, cast into it a spoonful of your mixture, you'll hear •• noise or detonation, after that is over, cast in ano∣ther spoonful, and continue to do so, till all you•• powder is in the Crucible; leave a great fire a∣bout it two hours, then throw your matter, which will be white into an earthen pan, almost filled with Fountain water, and leave it a steeping warm ten or twelve hours, that the fixed Salt Petre may dissolve in it; separate the liquor by inclination▪ wash the white powder that remains at bottom five or six times with warm water, and dry it. This is called Diaphoretick Antimony.

Virtues. It is good to procure sweat, and to re∣sist poyson, for Malignant diseases and the Plague.

Dose. It may be given from six grains to thirty▪ in some proper liquor.

Liver of Antimony, in Latin, Crocus Me∣tallorum.

Take a pound of Antimony, and so much Salt Petre, powder them and mix them well together; put this mixture into an Iron Mortar, and cover it with a tyle, leave an open place nevertheless, through which you may convey a coal of fire, and take it out again▪ the matter will flame, and cause a great detonation, which being over and the Mortar grow∣ing cold, strike against the bottom, that the matter

••ay fall down, then separate the dross with a Ham∣••er from the shining part, which is called Liver of Antimony, to make the Emetick Wine, you must ••fuse an ounce of the Liver of Antimony, pow∣••red in a quart of white Wine four and twenty hours, ••nd so let it settle. The Dose of this Wine is ••rom half an ounce to two ounces; that which is ••alled Crocus Metallorum, is nothing but the Liver ••f Antimony washed several times with warm wa∣••r, and afterwards dryed.

Dose. Is from two to eight grains.

Glass of Antimony, in Latin, Vit••um An∣timonii.

Calcine in a small fire a pound of Antimony in ••owder, in an earthen pot unglazed, stir the mat∣•••• continually with an Iron Spatula, until vapours ••ise no longer; but if notwithstanding your stir∣••••g, the powder should chance to run to lumps, as •• often happens to do; put it into a Mortar and ••owder it, then calcine it again▪ and when it will ••••e no more, and is of a grey colour, put it into good Crucible covered with a tyle, and set it in wind furnace, wherein you must make a very vi∣••ent coal fire round about the Crucible, to the ••d the matter may melt, about an hour afterwards ••cover the Crucible, and put in the end of an I∣••n rod into it, see whether the matter that sticks to is become Diaphanous; if it be, pour it upon a ••arble well warmed, it will congeal, and you'll ••ve the glass of Antimony which you must let cool, ••d so keep it for use.

Virtues. It is of it self the most violent Vomit that made of Antimony.

Dose. It is given in substance from two grain•• to six.

The following Vomitive Pill was frequently used wit•• ex••ellent success, by a famous Mountebank in Eng∣land.

Take of Glass of Antimony powdred, and Crea•• of Tartar, each one ounce, with a sufficient quan∣tity of common Treacle, make Pills of the bigne•• of a large pease; sprinkle them with fine wheate•• Flower; one is a Dose.

Mercurius Vitae.

Melt in a hot sand Butter of Antimony, mad•• in the following manner, powder and mix six oun∣••ces of Regulus of Antimony, with a pound of Sub∣••limat Corosive, put this mixture into a glass Retor•• whose half remains empty, set your Retort in san•• and after having fitted to it a receiver, and lut•• the junctures; you must first make a small ••i•• under it, and there will distil a clear Oyl, after th•• augment the ••ite a little, and there will come for•• a white thick liquor like Butter, which will stop t•• neck of the Retort and break it, if you did not ta•• care to set the live coals near it, that it may me•• and run into the Receiver, continue the fire, un•• you see a red vapour come forth; then take aw•• the Receiver and put another in its place filled wi•• water: Increase the fire by degrees, to make t•• Retort red hot, and the Mercury will run into t•• water; dry it and keep it for use as other Me∣••curies.

Virtues. The Butter of Antimony is Caustick.

Melt, as I said before, the Butter of Antimony, ••our it into an earthen pan, wherein are two or three ••arts of warm water, a white powder will pre∣••pitate, which must be sweetned with many lotions, ••d then kept for use. It is improperly called Mer∣••ius Vitae.

Virtues. It purges strongly upwards and down∣••rds.

Dose. It may be taken from two grains to eight, •• broth or some proper liquor.

Common Regulus of Antimony, in Latin, Re-Regulus Antimonii.

Take sixteen ounces of Antimony, twelve oun∣•• of crude Tartar, and six ounces of Salt Petre ••ri••ied, powder them and mix them well together, ••n heat a large Crucible red hot, throw into it a ••onful of your mixture, and cover it with a tyle ••il the detonation is over, continue to throw into •• Crucible spoonfuls of this mixture, one after other, until all of it is spent, then light a great •• about it, and when the matter has been some ••e in fusion, pour it into a Mortar or an Iron ••uld greased with Suet and heated; then strike •• sides of the said Mould or Mortar with Tonges, make the Regulus precipitate to the bottom; ••en it is cold, separate it from the dross that re∣••ins at the top of it with a hammer, and after •• have powdred it, melt it in another Crucible, 〈◊〉〈◊〉 throw into it a little Salt-Petre, there will rise ••e little flame from it; then pour out the matter •• an Iron Mortar well cleansed and greased, let ••ool, and you have four ounces and an half of ••ulus; if you melt it over again, and form it

into balls of the bigness of a Pill, you have a per•• petual Pill; that is to say, such as being taken an•• voided fifty times, will purge every time, yet ther•• is hardly any sensible diminution. This Regulus 〈◊〉〈◊〉 melted in a Crucible, and then cast into Moulds t•• make Cups, but it is somewhat hard to do it, by rea∣son of a sharpness in the Regulus, that hinders i•• parts from uniting, so as to spread well; if ••o•• put white Wine in these Cups, it will Vomit lik•• the Emetick Wine.

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.

Mercury C••rr••sive, in Latin, Mercurius sub∣limatus Corrosivus.

Put a pound of Mercury revived from Cinnabar 〈◊〉〈◊〉 a Matrass; pour upon it eighteen ounces of ••e spirit of Nitre, ••et your Matrass in sand a lit∣••e warm, and leave it there till it be all dissolved; ••our your dissolution which will be clear as water, 〈◊〉〈◊〉 a glass or ••arthen pan, and evaporate the li∣••or gently in sand, until there remains a white ••lass, which you must powder in a glass Mortar, ••••d mix with a pound of Vitriol calcined white, and •• much salt decrepitated, put this mixture into a ••atrass, two thirds whereof must at least remain ••pty: Place your Matrass in sand, and begin with ••v••ng a small fire, which you must continue so for ••ree hours, then increase it with Coals to a pretty ••od strength there will rise a sublimat to the top •• the Matrass, the operation must be ended in six •• seven hours, let the Matrass cool then break it, ••oiding a kind of light powder that flies in the air, ••••en the matter is stirred, you'll have a pound of ••ry good sublimat; keep it for use: the red Sco∣•••• that are found at the bottom, must be flung a∣••y as useless.

Virtues. This sublimat is a powerful Escharotick, ••eats proud flesh, and cleanses old ulcers very well: half a dram of it be dissolved in a pint of Lime ••er it turns yellow, and makes that which is called 〈◊〉〈◊〉 Phagedenick water, which is used for she same pur∣••••s, but is more gentle.

Mercury Water.

Take of the roots of white Lillies two dram•• boil them in a sufficient quantity of Fountain wate•• to a pint, strain it, and add to it two drams of bi••∣ter Almonds blanched, dissolve in it in a glass Mo••∣tar, two drams of Mercury sublimat, make a whi•• water.

Virtues. This is good to take off spots or pimpl•• from the face, and to beautisie it.

Sweet Sublimat, in Latin, Mercurius du∣cis.

Powder sixteen ounces of Sublimat Corrosive 〈◊〉〈◊〉 a Marble or glass Mortar, mix with it by little an•• little, twelve ounces of Mercury revived from Ci••∣nabar; stir this mixture with a wooden pestle, u••∣til all the quicksilver becomes imperceptible; the•• put this gray powder into several Viols, or into Matrass, two thirds whereof remain empty; pla•• your vessel in sand, and give a little fire at firs•• then augment to the third degree, continue it 〈◊〉〈◊〉 this condition until your Sublimat is made, whi•• usually happens in four or five hours; break your v••∣ols, and fling away a little light earth that is fou•• at bottom; separate also that which sticks to t•• neck of the Viols or Matrass, and keep it for Oyn•• ments against the itch, but gather up carefully a•• that is in the middle, which is very white, and ha••∣ing powdred it, resublime it in Viols or a Matra•• as before; separate once more the matter that is 〈◊〉〈◊〉 the middle, and resublime it in other viols as befor•• Lastly, separate the earthy matter at the botto••

••nd the fuliginous that lies in the neck of the Viols, ••nd keep the sublimat that is in the middle; for it 〈◊〉〈◊〉 sufficiently dulcified.

Virtues. It is used for all sorts of venerial diseas∣••s, it opens obstructions, and kills worms; it purges ••ently by stool.

Dose. It may be given from six to thirty grains, ••in Pills or the like.

White precipitat, in Latin, Mercurius prae∣cipitatus albus.

Dissolve in a glass Cucurbit sixteen ounces of Mercury revived from Cinnabar, with eighteen or twenty ounces of Spirit of Nitre; when the disso∣lution is made, pour upon it salt water filtrated, made of ten ounces of Sea salt, in two quarts of water, add to this about half an ounce of the vola∣tile Spirit of Sal Armoniack, there will precipitate 〈◊〉〈◊〉 very white powder, that you must leave for a suffi∣cient time to settle, then having poured off the wa∣ter by inclination, wash i•• several times with Foun∣tain water, and dry it in the shade.

〈◊〉〈◊〉 It is used to raise a flux with, and to ••ure tettars and the itch.

Dose. It may be given inwardly from four to fif∣teen grains in Pills; when it is used outwardly, a dram or two drms of it may be mixed with an ounce of Pomatum.

Red Precipitat, in Latin, Mercurius praeci∣pitatus Ruber.

Take eight ounces of Mercury revived from Cinnabar, dissolve it in eight or nine ounces of Spi∣rit

of Nitre; pour the dissolution into a Viol o•• Matrass with a short neck, set it in sand and evapo∣rate all the moisture with a gentle heat, until there remains a white Mass, then quicken the fire by lit∣tle and little to the third degree, and keep it in this condition till all your matter is turned red; the•• take it off the fire, let the Viol cool, and break it to obtain your Precipitat, which weighs nine ounces.

Virtues. It is a good Escharotick▪ it eats proud fiesh, and is used for laying open of Chancres, mixed with burnt Alum, Aegyptiacum, and the common Sup∣puratives; some give four grains of ••it inwardly to raise a flux; but unless rectified spirit of wine be burnt upon it two or three times, it is dangerous to be given inwardly.

Turbith Mineral, in Latin, Turpethum Mi∣nerale.

Put four ounces of quicksilver revived from Cinna••ar into a glass Retor••▪ and pour upon it six∣teen ounces of oyl of Vitriol; set your Retort in sand, and when the Mercury is dissolve••, 〈◊〉〈◊〉 fire ••nderneath it, and distil the humidity; make the fire strong enough towards the end, to drive out some of the last Spirit of all; afterwards break the Retort, and powder in a glass Mortar, a white Mass you'll find within it, which weighs five ounces and an half, pour warm water upon it, and the matter will presently change into a yellow powder which you must dulcifie by a great many repeated lotions; then dry it in the shade: You'll have three ounces and two drams of it.

Virtues. It purges strongly both by vomit and stools it is given in Venerial diseases.

Dose. Six or nine grains of it may be given at a time in Pills.

Aethiops Mineralis.

Take of the flowers of Sulphur two parts, of crude Mercury one part, mingle them well together in a glass Mortar, then fire it, and so make a black Powder.

Virtues. It is used in the French Pox, for a drop∣sy and for old sores.

Dose. Half a dram of it may be taken night ••nd morning mixed with a little syrup of Gilly∣••owers, or made into a Bolus with Conserve of Ro∣••s, for the space of three weeks, or a month; but •• will be convenient to purge once a week, although ••here is no fear of its fluxing.

Arcanum Corallinum.

Put red Pr••cipirat into an earthen pot, and pour ••pon it Spirit of Wine well rectified, then fire it, ••••d when the Spirit is consumed add more; do so ••x times.

Virtues. It purg••s, and sometimes procures a vo∣••it, it opens obstructions, and dissolv••s a Schirrou••, ••nd cures the pox.

Dose. Three or six grains may be given at a ••••me.

Steel prepared, in Latin, Chalybs praeparatus▪

Take of the filings of Steel separated from the filth by a Loadstone, as much as you please, moi∣sten them twelve times with sharpe white Wine Vi∣negar, and dry them in the sun, or in a dry or warm air, then grind them upon a Porphyry stone, pour∣ing upon them a little Cinnamon water, and le•• them be reduced to a very fine powder, and kep•• for use. It may be also prepared by thrusting role•• of Brimstone upon red hot Steel, for then it wil•• melt by drops into a Bucket of water placed unde•• it; dry it, and powder it, and keep it for use.

Virtues. It is good to open obstructions, an•• sweeten the blood, and for Hysterick, and Hypochondri∣ack difeases.

Dose. Eight or ten grains of it may be taken i•• a morning, mixed with Conserve of Roman Worm∣wood, for the space of a month, drinking upon i•• a good draught of Wormwood Wine or Beer.

Opening Saffron of Mars, in Latin, Cro∣cus Martis Aperitivus.

Wash well several Iron Plates, and expose then to the dew for a good while, they will rust, and yo•• must gather up this rust, set the same Plates again t•• receive the dew, and gather the rust as before continue to do so till you have gotten enough, th•• rust is really better then all the preparations of Iron that is called Crocus.

Virtues. It is excellent for obstructions of th•• Liver, Pancreas, Spleen, and Mesentery; it is use very succesfully for the Green Sickness, stopping 〈◊〉〈◊〉

the Courses, Dropsies, and other diseases that proceed from obstructions.

Dose. The same with the former in Lozenges or Pills.

Astringent Saffron of Mars, in Latin, Cro∣cus Martis Astringens.

Take equal quantities of filings of Steel and Sul∣phur powdred, mix them together, and make them ••nto a Paste with water; put this past into an earthen ••pan, and leave it a fermenting four or five hours, ••fter which put the Pan over a good fire, and stir ••he matter with an Iron Spatula; it will flame, and when the Sulphur is burnt, it will appear black, but ••ontinuing a good strong fire, and stirring it about ••wo hours, it will be of a very red colour, then wash it five or six times in strong Vinegar, leaving 〈◊〉〈◊〉 to steep an hour at a time, then Calcine it in a ••ot, or upon a tyle in a great fire five or six hours, ••fter that let it cool, and keep it for use.

Virtues. It stops a loosness, the immoderate fluxes 〈◊〉〈◊〉 the Hemorrhoids and Courses

Dose. A scruple or a dram may be t••ken a time 〈◊〉〈◊〉 Lozenges or Pills.

Salt or Vitriol of Mars, in Latin, Sal Mar∣tis.

Take a clean frying pa••, and pour into it an e∣••••al weight of Spirit of Wine and oyl of Vitriol; ••t it for some time in the Sun, and then in the Shade ••ithout stirring it; you will find all the liquor in∣••rporated with the Mars, and turned into a Salt

that you must dry, and then separate from the pan, keep it in a viol well stopt.

Virtues. It is an admirable remedy for all diseases that proceed from Obstructions.

Dose. Six or twelve grains may be taken at a time, in broath or some proper liquor.

Note. Syrup of Steel may be made presently of it in the following manner. Take of salt of Mars two drams, of compound Gentian water one ounce, of al∣tering syrup of Apples nine ounces; mingle them.

Volatile Spirit of Sal Armoniac, in Latin, Spiritus Salis Armoniaci.

Take eight ounces of Sal Armoniack, and twen∣ty four ounces of Quicklime, powder them apart, and when you have mixed them in a Mortar, pour on them four ounces of water, and put it quickly into a Retort, half whereof must remain empty; set your Retort in a sand Furnace, and fitting to it a great Receiver, and luting the Junctures exactly, begin the distillation without fire for a quarter of an hour; afterwards increase it by little and little, unto the second degree, continue it till nothing more comes forth; take off your Receiver, and pour out the Spirit immediately into a Viol, turning away your head as much as may be, to avoid a very sub∣tle vapour that continually ri••es from it, stop the bottle close with Wax, to keep the Spirit in; you will have of it five ounces and six drams.

Virtues. It is an excellent remedy for all diseases that proceed from obstructions, and corruption of hu∣mors, as malignant Fevers, the falling Sickness, Palsy, Plague, and the like; it drives by perspira∣tion or by urine.

Dose. It may be taken from six drops to twenty, in a glass of Balm or Carduus water.

Spirit of Salt, in Latin, Spiritus Salis.

Dry Salt over a little fire, or else in the Sun; then powder finely two pounds of it, mix it well with six pounds of Potters earth powdred, make up a hard past of this mixture, with as much rain water as is necessary; form it into little pellets of the bigness of a nut, and set them in the Sun a good while a drying; when they are perfectly dry, put them in∣to a large earthen pot, or glass one luted, whereof a third part must remain empty; place this Retort in a reverberatory Furnace, and fit to it a large ca∣pacious Receiver, without luting the junctures; give a very moderate heat a•• 〈◊〉〈◊〉 〈◊〉〈◊〉 〈◊〉〈◊〉 the Retort, and make an insipid water come forth drop by drop; when you perceive some white clouds succeed these drops, pour out that which is in the Receiver, and having refitted it, lute the junctures close, increase the fire by degrees to the last degree of all, and con∣tinue it in this condition twelve or fifteen hours, all this while the Receiver will be hot, and full of white clouds; but when it grows cold, and the clouds disappear, the operation is at an end; un∣lute the Junctures, and you will find the Spirit of Salt in the Receiver; pour it into an earthen of glass bottle, and stop it well with Wax.

Virtues. It is an aperitive, and is used in juleps to an agreeable acidity, for such as are subject to the gravel, it is also used to cleanse the teeth, being tempe∣red with a little water, and to consume the rottenness of the bones.

Sweet Spirit of Salt, in Latin, Spiritus Sa∣lis dulcis.

Mix equal parts of Spirit of Salt and Spirit of Wine; set them in digestion two or three days in a double vessel, in a gentle sand heat.

Virtues. It's esteemed better than the other to be taken inwardly, because it's less corrosive.

Dose. It may be given from four to twelve drops in some proper liquor.

Lapis Medicamentosus.

Powder and mix together Colcothar, or red Vi∣triol that remains in the Retort after the Spirit is drawn out▪ or for want of it, Vitriol calcined to a redness, two ounces of Litharge, Alom, and Bole Armonick, each four ounces; pu•• this mixture into a glazed pot, and pour upon it good Vinegar e∣nough to cover the matter two fingers high, cover the pot, and leave it two days in digestion; then add to it eight ounces of Nitre, two ounces of Sal Armonick, set the pot over the fire, and evaporate all the moisture, Calcine the Mass that remains a∣bout half an hour in a strong fire, and keep it for use.

Virtues. It is a good remedy to stop the running of the reins, a dram of it being dissolved in eight ounces of Plantain water, or Smiths water to make an injection into the yard: It is also good to cleanse the ••yes in the small Pox; seven or eight grains of it must be dissolved in four ounces of Plantain water, or Eye-bright water; it's also good to stop blood, being outwardly applied to wounds.

Styptic water, in Latin, Aqua Styptica.

Take Colcothar, or red Vitriol that remains in the Retort after the Spirit is drawn out, burnt Alum, and Sugar Candy, each half a dram, the urine of some young person, and rose water each half an ounce, Plantain water two ounces; stir them altogether a good while in a Mortar, then pour the mixture into a viol, and when you use it, separate it by inclination.

Virtues. If you apply a bolster dipt in this water to an opened artery, and hold your hand a while up∣on it; it stops the blood. In like manner, you may wet a pledget in it, and thrust it into the nose when an he∣morrhage continues too long; taken inwardly it cures spitting of blood, the bloody flux, and the immoderate flux of the Hemorrhoids and Courses.

Dose. When 'tis taken inwardly, half a dram or a dram may be given at a time in Knotgrass water.

Spirit of Vitriol, in Latin, Spiritus Vitri∣oli.

Fill two thirds of a large earthen Retort, or glass one luted, with Vitriol calcined to whiteness, place it in a close reverberatory Furnace, and fit∣ting to it a great Receiver, give a very small fire to warm the Retort, to make the water come for••, that may still remain in the Vitriol, and when there will distil no more, pour the water out of the Re∣ceiver into a bottle; this is called Flegm of Vi∣triol, it's used in inflamations of the eyes, to wash them with. Refit the Receiver to the neck of the

Retort, and luting the Junctures exactly, increase the fire by degrees, and when you perceive clouds to come forth into the Receiver, continue it in the same condition till the Receiver grows cold, then strengthen the fire with wood to an extream violence until the flame rises through the tunnel of the re∣verberatory, as big as ones arm, the Receiver will fill again with white clouds, continue the fire after this manner three days, and so many nights, then put it out, unlute the Junctures when the vessels are cold, and pour the Spirit into a glass body, set it in sand, and fit to it quickly a head with its Re∣ceiver, lute the junctures close with a wet bladder, and distil with a very gentle fire about four ounces of it; this is the Sulphureous Spirit of Vitriol, keep it in a viol well stopt.

Virtues. Its good for an Asthma, Palsy, and dis∣eases of the lungs.

D••se. Six or ten drops of it may be taken at a time in some convenient liquor.

Change the receiver, and augmenting the fire, di∣stil about half the liquor that remains in the body, this is called the acid spirit of Vitriol.

Virtues. It's mixed with juleps to give an agree∣able acidity.

That which remains in the body, is the most acid part of the Vitriol, and is improperly called oyl.

Virtues. It may be used like the acid Spirit for continual Fevers, and other difeases that are accom∣panied with violent heat.

Salt of Vitriol, in Latin, Sal Vitrioli.

Take two or three pounds of Colcothar that remains in the Retort after distillation of the Vitriol,

••et it infuse in eight or ten pints of warm water, ••or ten or twelve hours; boil it a little while, and ••hen let it settle, separate the water by inclination, ••nd pour new water upon the matter; proceed as ••efore, and mixing your impregnations, evaporate ••ll the moisture in a sand heat, in a glass or earthen ••essel, there will remain a Salt at bottom.

Virtues. It's used to vomit, it works gently, saf∣••y, and quickly.

Dose. Half a dram, or a dram of it may be ••iven at a time, dissolved in Posset drink.

Spirit of Nitre dulcified, in Latin, Spiritus Nitri dulcis.

Put into a large bolt head eight ounces of good Spi∣••it of Nitre▪ and so much Spirit of Wine, well de∣••egmated, set you bolt head in the Chimney, upon •• round of Straw; the liquor will grow hot with∣••ut coming near the fire, and half an hour after∣wards or an hour▪ it will boil very much; have a ••are of the red vapours that come out a pace at ••he neck of the bolt head, and when the ebulition s over▪ you'll find your liquor clear at the bottom, 〈◊〉〈◊〉 to have lost half what it was; put it into a glass Retort and 〈◊◊〉〈◊◊〉 ••••••eiver, distil it off till it is dry, Cohobat it twice, put it into a viol, and keep it for use.

Virtues. It is good to expel wind, for the Cholick, and Nephritick pains, Hysterick diseases, and all ••structions, and being added to cordials, it gives ••em a fragrant smell, and revives the Spirits.

Dose. Eight, or ten drops of it may be taken at a ••e in some proper liquor.

Spirit of Wine rectified, in Latin, Spiritu•• Vini rectificatus.

Take four Gallons of Brandy, put it into a•• Alembick, with half a peck of ordinary Salt, or bay Salt well dryed, lute on the head, and make a gentle fire, draw off as long as you find it will burn all away, which you may know by try∣ing a little now and then in a spoon; if it be good Brandy half of it will burn away; this is rectified Spirit of Wine; that which distills af∣ter, and will not burn all away, must be kept for other uses.

Virtues. It is used in Chymistry, to draw Tin∣ctures and the like, outwardly applied it discusses tu∣mors, and cures burns, if it be presently used.

Cream of Tartar, in Latin, Cremor Tar∣tari.

Boil in a great deal of water what quantity of white Tartar you please, until it be all dissolved, pass the liquor hot through Hippocrates's sleeve in∣to an earthen ves•••••• and evaporate about half of it; set the vessel in a cool 〈…〉〈…〉 three days, and you'll 〈◊◊〉〈◊◊〉 ••ri••tals on the sides, which you are to separate, evaporate again half the liquor that remains, and remit the vessel to the Cellar as be∣fore, there will shoot out new Cristals; continue doing thus till you have gotten all your Tartar.

Virtues. Crystal or Cream of Tartar is Aperitive•• good for dropsies and astmatical persons, it is also purgative, but it is most commonly used with other purg••s to quicken them.

Dose. It may be given from half a dram to three drams in some proper liquor.

Oyl of Tartar per deliquium is made by expo∣sing Salt of Tartar in a Cellar, in a wide glass vessel.

Virtues. It's used for tettars, and to discuss tu∣mors; Ladies mix it with Lilly water, to clear the complexions, and to cleanse their hands.

Tartar Vitriolated, in Latin, Tartarum Vitriolatum.

Put into a glass body what quantity you please of oyl of Tartar, made by deliquium; pour up∣on it by little and little rectified Spirit of Vitriol, there will be a great effervescency, continue to drop more in, till there is no further ebulition; then place your Cucurbit in Sand, and evaporate the spirit with a little fire, there will remain a very white Salt; keep it in a viol well stopt.

Virtues. It is a good aperitive, and is also a lit∣tle purgative, it is given in Hypocondriacal cases, the Kings-evil, to open Obstructions, and to force Ʋrine.

Dose. It may be given from ten to thirty grains in some proper liquor.

Spirit of Harts horn, in Latin, Spiritus Cornu Cervi.

Take six pound of Hartshorn, it must be brok∣en or sawn an inch long, and split in the middle, put the pieces into a pottle Retort, and place it in a Chappel Furnace, letting your sand be but an inch

high in the pot, when you put in the Retort, then cover it with sand up to the neck, and lute on a gallon Receiver, then make fire by degrees, viz. In the first degree about four hours you may perceive the flegm to drop into the Receiver, increase your fire to the second degree, continue it in that degree for four hours more, and by that time you will per∣ceive ••he white fumes to come into the Receiver, and the Volatile Salt beginning to shoot, then increase your fire to the third degree, let it continue there two hours, then your Receiver will be full of white fumes, and the Salt will shoot in the form of Stags horns, increase your fire to the fourth degree; con∣tinue it there till the fumes cease, and then the di∣stillation is ended.

Rectification of spirit of Harts-horn.

Take off the Receiver, separate the spirit from the oyl by a glass tunnel, which you may do by holding your finger at the bottom of the tunnel, the Spirit will come forth; put the spirit into a tall glass Cucurbit, with the volatile Salt, you may put to it a sheet of brown Paper, to keep the oyl from rising that came with the spirit; lute on an Alem∣bick, and to that a Receiver, set it on a digestive furnace in the second degree, and in an hour or two's time, you'll perceive the Spirit to drop, and the Salt begin to shoot in the head; let it continue there till all the Salt is gone out of the head, which is a true sign that the Spirit is all come over; then take off your Receiver, and if there be any oyl upon the Spirit, separate it as be∣fore with a glass tunnel, or with a filter of Cap∣paper:

If it be notclear from the oyl, it must be rectified again.

Virtues. The Spirit is chiefly used for vapours, and for diseases of the head, and is often used outwardly to the nostrils to suppress vapours.

Dose. Ten drops of it may be given at bed time in a glass of Canary.

The Volatile Salt of it is frequently given in Cordials to heighten the Pulse when they are languid; four or five grains of it may be given a•• a time.

Balsam of Sulphur, in Latin, Balsamum Sul∣phuris.

Put into a small Matrass an ounce and an half of flowers of Sulphur, and pour upon it eight ounces of oyl of Turpentine, place your Matrass in sand, and give it a digesting fire two hours; afterwards increase it a little for four hours, and the oyl will take a red colour, let the vessel cool, then separate the clear Balsam from the Sulphur that could not dissolve.

Virtues. It is excellent for ulcers of the lungs and breast, it is also used 〈◊〉〈◊〉 cleanse ulcers.

Dose. Five or six drops of it may be taken at a time in some proper liquor, or mixed with Su∣gar.

To make the Aniseed Balsam of Sulphur, you must use the oyl drawn from Aniseeds instead of oyl of Turpentine, and proceed as before.

Vertues. It is also good for the Lungs.

Flower of Sulphur, in Latin, Flos Sulphu∣ris.

Put about half a pound of Sulphur grosly pow∣dred into a glass body; place it in a small open fire, and cover it with a pot, or another Cucurbit turned upside down, one that is unglazed, so as that the neck of one may enter into the neck of the other; change the upper Cucurbit every half hour, adding another in its place; add likewise new Sulphur, gathering your flowers which you find stick in the Cucurbit, and con∣tinue to do thus until you have got as much as you desire; then put out the fire, and let the ves∣sels cool; there will remain at bottom only a little light insignificant earth.

Virtues. Flower of Sulphur is used in diseases of the Lungs and Breast; it is also used in Oyntments for the Iteh.

Dose. It may be taken from ten to thirty grains, in Lozenges or in an Electuary.

Magistery of Sulphur, in Latin, Lac Sul∣phuris.

Take four ounces of the flower of Sulphur, and twelve ounces of the Salt of Tartar, or Salt Petre fixed by the coals; put them into a large glazed pot, and pour upon them six or seven pints of water; cover the pot, and setting it on the fire, make the matter boil five or six hours, or until being become red, the Sulphur is all dis∣solved; then filtrate the dissolution, and pour

up it by little and little distilled Vinegar, or ••ome other acid, there will presently appear a Milk, let it settle, that a white powder may pre∣••ipitate to the bottom of the vessel; pour off by nclination that which is clear, and having wash∣ed the powder five or six times with water, dry it in he shade.

Virtues. It is thought good for all diseases of the Lungs and Breast.

Dose. It may be given from six to sixteen grains, •• some proper liquor.

Flower of Benjamin, in Latin, Flos Ben∣zoini.

Take an earthen pot high and narrow, with a ••ttle border round it, put into it three or four oun∣ces of clean Benjamin grosly powdred, cover the ••ot with a Coffin of Paper, and tye it round a∣bout under the border; set the pot into hot ashes, nd when the Benjamin is heated the flowers will ••blime; take off the Coffin every two hours, and ••x another in its place, stop up quickly in a glass he flowers you find in the Coffins, and when those ••hich afterwards sublime begin to appear oily, take he pot off the fire.

Virtues. They are good for asthmaticall people, ••d to fortifie the stomach.

Dose. They may be taken from two grains to ••e in an Egg or Lozenges.

Tincture of Benjamin, in Latin, Tincture Benzoini.

Take three ounces of Benjamin, and half a•• ounce of Storax, powder them grosly, and pu•• them into a Bottle or Matrass half empty, pou•• upon them a pint of Spirit of Wine; stop the vessel close, and set it in warm Horse dung, leav•• it in digestion for a fort-night, after which filtrat•• the liquor, and keep it in a viol well stopt; som•• add to it five or six drops of Peruvian Balsam, to give it a better smell.

Virtues. It is good to take away spots in th face.

Dose. A dram of it is put into four ounce of water, and it whitens it like Milk; th•• water serves for a wash, and is called Virgin Milk.

Ens Veneris.

Take of the best Hungarian, or of the be•• Dantzick Vitriol, calcine it in a strong fire, ti it be of a dark red, dul••••tie it, by such freque•• effusions of hot water, that at length the wa∣ter that has passed through it, appears full •• tastless as when it was poured on; dry it, an grind it with an equal weight of Sal Armoniack put this mixture into a glass Retort, either in •• strong a heat as can conveniently be given in San•• or else in a naked are, force up as much of as you can to the top or neck of the Retort; an this sublimation being ••nded, break the Retort

••ay aside all the Caput Mortuum, and take all the Sublimate and grind it well again, that if any part of the Sal Armoniack appears sublimed by it self, it may be reincorporated with the Colc••thar; resub∣••ime this mixture per se in a glass Retort as be∣fore, and if you please, you may once more ele∣••ate the second sublimate: but it is not always ne∣sessary that that which is reddest is best.

Virtues. It provokes swe••t, and gently urin; it ••s good for the Rickets, and disposes to sleep.

Dose. Little children may take two or three ••rains for many nights together: grown person•• ••ay take five or six grains at a time; it may be ••aken in two or three spoonfuls of Sack, or in some Cordial.

Lapis Prunellae.

Bruise two and thirty ounces of purified Salt Pe∣tre, and put it in a Crucible, which you must set 〈◊〉〈◊〉 a furnace among burning Coals; when the Salt Petre is melted, throw into it an ounce of flow∣•• of Sulphur, a spoonful at a time, the matter will ••resently flame, and the more volatile spirit of Salt Petre fly away; when the flame is over, the mat∣er will remain in a very clear fusion; take the Crucible out with a pair of tongs, and turn it up∣••e down into a very clean bason a little warm∣••.

Virtues. It is given to cool and work by u••ine▪ in ••rning fevers, Quinsies, and other diseases that pro∣••ed from heat and obstructions, and for the running •• the reins.

Dose. Half a dram, or a dram of it may b•• given at a time in some proper liquor.

Volatile Salt of Ambar, in Latin, Sal Vo∣latile Succini.

Put two pounds of Ambar powdred in a larg•• glass or earthen Cucurbit, three quarters of th•• Cucurbit must remain empty; set the Cucurbit in sand, and after you have fitted the head to •• and a small Receiver, lute well the Junctures, and light a little fire under it for about an hour; the•• when the Cucurbit is grown hot, increase the fire b•• little and little to the third degree, and there will dist•• first of all a flegm and spirit, then the Volatile Sa will rise, and stick to the head in little Crystals, a••∣terwards there distils an oyl, first white and the red, but clear. When you see the vapours rise •• longer you must put out the fire, and when t•• vessels are cold unlute them; gather the volatile Salt with a feather, and because it will be b•• impure as yet, by reason of a little oyl th is mixed with it; you must put it into a v••∣ol big enough, that the Salt may fill only a four•• part of it; place the viol in sand, after you ha•• stopt it only with paper, and by means of little fire you will sublime the pure Salt in 〈◊〉〈◊〉 Crystals to the top of the viol; when you percei•• the oyl begin to rise, you must then take yo•• viol off the fire, and letting it cool, break it to •• parate the Salt, keep it in a viol well stopt, you have half an ounce.

Virtues. This Salt is a very good aperiti•••••• is ••sed for the jaundice, ulcers in the bladder, the scur••y, fits of the mother, and to force urine.

Dose. It may be taken from six to eight grains ••n some proper liquor.

Rosin of Jalap, in Latin, Resina Ja∣lapii.

Put a pound of good Jalap grosly powdred into a large Matrass, pour upon it rectified Spi∣rit of Wine four fingers above the matter; stop the Matrass with another, whose neck enters in∣to it, and luting the junctures with a wet bladder, digest it three days in a sand heat, the Spirit of Wine will receive a red Tincture; decar••t ••t, and then pour more upon the Jalap; proceed ••s before, and mixing your dissolutions, filtrate them through brown paper, put that which you have filtrated into a glass Cucurbit, and distil in •• vaporous Bath, two thirds of the spirit of Wine, which may serve you another time for the same ••peration. Pour that which remains at the bot∣••om of the Cucurbit into a large earthen pan fil∣••ed with water, and it will turn into a Milk, which you must leave a day to settle, and then se∣parate the water by inclination, you'll find the Rosin at the bottom like unto Turpentine, wash •• several times with water and dry it in the Sun▪ •• will grow hard like common Rosine, powder •• fine, and it will become white; keep it in a ••iol.

Virtues. It purges watry humors, and is good fo•• dropsies; it is ordinarily given with other purging me∣dicines to quicken them.

Dose. It is given from four to twelve grains, with other purgatives.

Saccharum Saturni.

Take three or four pounds of Geruss, powde•• ir, and put it into a large glass or earthen ves∣sel; pour upon it distilled Vinegar fou•• finge•• high, an ebulition will follow without any sensi∣ble heat; put it in digestion in hot sand for two o•• three days; stir about the matter every now and then, then let it settle, and separate the liquor by inclination, pour new distilled Vinegar upon th•• Ceruss that remains in the vessel, and proceed a•• before, continuing to pour on distilled Vinegar and to separate it by inclination, until you hav•• dissolved about half the matter: mix all your im∣pregnations together in an earther glass vessel; e∣vaporate in a sand fire with a gentle heat, abou•• two thirds of the moisture, or till there rises a lit∣tle skin over it; then set your vessel in a Cella•• or some cool place, without jogging of it, ther•• will appear white Crystals which you must sepa∣rate; evaporate the liquor as before, and set i•• again in the Cellar; continue your Evaporation and Cristalizations, till you have gotten all you•• Salt; dry it in the Sun, and keep it in a glass.

Virtues. It is commonly used in Pomatums, fo••∣tettars and inflamations, and dissolved in water is goo•• for dis••ases of the skin, taken inwardly in is re••

koned good for Quinsies, for the fluxes of the Hemor∣r••oids, and Courses▪ and for the Bloody Flux.

Dose. It may be given from two grains to four, in Knotgrass or Plantain water, or mixed with Gargles.

The general way of making extracts.

They may be prepared of any thing almost that belongs to the Materia Medica, or of any Me∣dicine whether it be simple, as Herbs, Flowers, Seeds, and the like; or compound, as Species, Pills, and the like; which is wont to communi∣cate a Tincture to the Menstruum wherein it is infused; wherefore, take as much as you please of any thing of the Materia Medica, cut it, bruise it or otherwise prepare it as is necessary for the infusion; pour upon it a sufficient quantity of Spirit of Wine, or any distilled Water, that is agreeable to the Phy∣ficians intention; let them remain in infusion in a Bath, or some other gentle heat two days, more or less, as the density or the tenuity of the matter requires, until the liquor has a sufficient Tincture; then separate the Tincture by inclination, put in more liquor as before, and after infusion separate it as before; mix the Tinctures, and fi••ter them through paper, and then evaporate the moisture, till the matter at the bottom of the vessel, be re∣duced to the consistence of Honey. Keep it for use; whereunto may be added two scruples, or half a dram of some proper Salt to every ounce of the extract, to keep it from drying.

The way of making SALTS.

The way of making Volatile, or Essential SALTS.

Take a sufficient quantity of any fresh succu∣lent Plant, beat it in a wooden or Stone Mortar; then pour a large quantity of clear fountain wa∣ter upon it, boil it till half is consumed, strain it hard, and boil it again to the consistence of Ho∣ney; put it into a glass vessel or glazed Pot, and set it in a cold place for eight days at least, and a Crystal Salt will grow together in the manner of Sal Gemma, which by pouring out the decocti∣on may be collected; it must be washt in its own water and dryed for use. This way is made the Salt of Wormwood, Carduus Benedictus, Mugwort, and of other bitter Herbs easily, but of others very difficultly.

The way of making fixed, or Elementary Salts.

The Method of preparing consists in these four things; Calcination, Solution, Filtration, and Coagulation; first the Medical matter must be reduced into ashes by Calcination, but care must be taken that the ashes be not turned into glass by too great a fire, then by pouring clear hot wa∣ter upon the ashes to extract all the Salts, make a Lie; filtrate and boil it in an earthen vessel o∣ver a gentle fire, till all the water is evaporated,

and only Salt remains, which must be dissolved, filtered, and coagulated once and again, till it is free from all its impurities, and becomes white, and so are made Salts from Plants, parts of A∣nimals calcined, and the like; of these the fol∣lowing are best; Salts of Wormwood, Thyme, Rosmary, the lesser Centaury, Mugwort, Cardu∣us Benedictus, Masterwort, Parsly, Rest-harrow, Ash, Dwarf Elder, Gujacum, Box, Cammomile, St. John's-wort, Succory, Celandine, Scurvy-grass, Betto∣ny, Hemp Agrimony, Baulm, Ceterach, and the like.

The preparation of some simple Medi∣cines.

The way of preparing Fats.

Fresh Fat, the little veins, fibres, and skins be∣ing taken out, must be washed in fair water till it is freed from blood; afterwards being well bruised, it must be melted in a double vessel, then strain it into water, and there let it remain till it is cold; then drain the water from it, and keep it in an earthen pot in some cool place, it will keep a year. The same way is prepared Marrow taken out of the bones, in the Autumn chiefly.

The burning of Brass.

Make a lay of small Brass plates in an earth∣en ••pot, and a lay of common Salt, or Sulphur

powdred, which is called, Stratum super Stra∣tum, burn then sufficiently, and dulcify the ashes with hot water, by pouring hot water often on them.

The way of purifying Aloes.

Take what quantity you please of Aloes finely powdred, put it into a glazed pot, and pour as much Spirit of Wine on as will rise three fingers breadth above the matter; stir it with a Spatula, till the purer part of the Aloes is dissolved by the Spirit of Wine; then pour it off, and pour on more as before, and having stirred it about, pour it off, that the impure parts may be separated; re∣duce it to a Mass by evaporating the moisture, and so keep it for use.

The burning of Alum.

Take what quantity you please of Alum, put it into a new earthen pot and burn it so long till it has done bubling, and does no longer e∣mit froth, cool it, and keep it for use.

The way of preparing Anacardiums.

Powder them, and infuse them in a moderate quantity of Vinegar, and when they have suffici∣ently imbibed it, dry them by gently evaporating the Vinegar.

The preparation of Bole Armonick.

Grind the Bole Armonick, and moisten it with May dew, and dry it in the shade.

The Lees of Bryony, in Latin, Feculae Bry∣oniae.

Take of the roots of Bryony what quantity you please, scrape them with a Knife, and strai•• out the juice in a Press, put them in a vessel, and do not move it; after a few hours it will put off a white Lee like Starch, which must be dry∣ed in a glass, having first poured out the water. In the same manner is made the Lees of Wake-Robin, Horse-radish, of our Orris, and the like.

May Butter, in Latin, Butyrum Ma∣jale.

Take fresh Butter unsalted, made about the mid∣dle or end of May, put it into a large glazed por, and place it in the Sun Beams, that it may be ••ll melted; and when the Sun shines hottest, strain it without pressing, through a thick linnen cloath, and expose it to the Sun again, and when it is white, strain it again, and keep it a year.

The preparation of Lapis Calaminaris.

Take of Lapis Calaminaris what quantity you please, make it red hot twice or thrice, and quench

it as often in Plantain and Rose water, then grind it upon a stone, and with the same water make i•• into balls.

The Infernal Stone, in Latin, Lapis Infer∣nalis.

Take the Lee of black Soap, boil it to a Stone in a frying pan, yet take care that all the moisture be not evaporated; when it is cold, cut it into small pieces, and keep it in a glass well stopt. This is a Caustick, and is used to open tumors.

The way of preparing Coral, Pearls, Grab•• eyes, and of precious stones.

Take of these any quantity you please, grind them to a very fine powder, in a Steel or Porphyry Mortar, dropping upon them now and then a little Rose water, and then form them into Balls.

The burning of Harts-born, Ivory, and other bones.

Take of Hartshorn, Ivory, or of any Bone, wha•• quantity you please, burn them in a Crucible til•• they are quite white, then powder or grind them very fine, and make them into Troches with Ros•• water.

The way of making Elaterium.

Take wild Cucumbers almost ripe, cut then and press out the juice gently with your formof

fingers, strain it through a fine Sive, into a clean glazed vessel, ▪and let it settle till it has put off its grosser parts, pour off by inclination the thin, juice that swims on the••rop, what remains filter; dry the sediment in the Sun, and keep it for use. The thinner part may be reserved if you please, for making the Oyntment de Arthanita.

The preparation of the Bark of Spurge roots.

Infuse the Barks well cleansed for three days in sharp Vinegar, then dry them, and keep them for use: The same way may be prepared the leaves of Spurge, Lawrel, Mezereon, and the like.

The preparation of Euphorbium.

Put Euphorbium cleansed and powdred into a glass vessel, and pour upon it so much juice of Lemons clarified as will rise four fingers above the matter; then place them in a hot Bath, till the Euphorbium is dissolved by the juices; then strain it through a clean cloath, and evaporate all the moi∣sture of the juice in a Bath, and keep the Euphor∣bium for use.

The preparation of the roots of black Helle∣bore.

Infuse the roots of black Hel••ebore, that we have three days in the juice of Quinces, in a mo∣derate heat; then day them, and keep them for use.

The preparation of Goa•••• Blood.

Put the blood of a middle aged▪ Goat into an earthen pot, and having covered it with a cloath, expose it to the Sun, that it may coagulate, throw away the watry p••rt, dry the thicker part, powder it; keep it in a glass for use.

The preparation of Lac.

Take of Lac not cleansed, broken a little, not reduced to powder, boil it in water, that it may be cleansed from its impurities; dry what is pure and keep it for use.

Preparation of Lapis Lazuls.

Grind the Sky coloured Stone, wash it with water, dry it, and keep it for use.

The preparation of Litbarge.

Grind the Litharge to a fine powder, pour on it clear water, and stir it till its thick, then pour it off into another vessel, and put in fresh water, stir it as before, then pour off this water to the other; continue to do so till the feces sink to the bottom of the Mortar, and the thinner part is carried off wit•• the water, let it stand with∣out being moved, that the pure Litharge may set∣tle to the bottom; then pour out the water, and gather the Litharge, and grin•• it so 〈◊〉〈◊〉 upon a stone, that no roughness of it may be perceived by the tongue.

Preparation of Earth-worms.

Slit the Worms in the middle, and wash them clean in Wine, then dry them, and keep them for use.

The preparation of Millepedes.

Put Millepedes cleansed into a new earthen pot, place them in a warm Oven after the bread is drawn, that by the moderate hea•• they may be dryed, and reduced to powder.

The way of preparing Oesypus.

Take of wool uncleansed, sheared from the neck huckle bone, and shoulder pits of tired Sheep, pour upon it hot water often, and wash it well, till all the fat swims upon the water; afterwards press out the Wooll, and the far and filthy water must be poured high from one vess••l to another, til•• it becomes frothy; then you must let it stand till the froth goes off; then take off the fat that swims upon the water; then pour the water from one vessel to another as before till it froth, then take off the fat as before; continue to do so till no more s•••• not froth appea••s then wash all ••he f••ts with the froth in clean w••ter sti••∣ring i•• about with your hand, and change the water osten, till the fil••h is washed away, and ••ill the 〈◊〉〈◊〉 does not ••ite the to••gue, keep

it in a clean thick earthen Vessel in a cold place.

Preparation of Opium.

Dissolve Opium in Spirit of Wine, strain it and evaporate it to a due consistence.

The preparation of the Lungs of a Fox.

Wash the fresh Lungs of a Fox well in white Wine, wherein Hyssop and Scabious have been first boiled: but you must take out the wind pipe; put them into an earthen pot and dry them in a gentle heat take care they are not burnt, keep them in a glass stopt with Wax.

Preparation of Scammony.

Put the powder of Scammony into a Quince made hollow, covered with past, bake it in an Oven, or rost ••it under the ashes, take out the Scammony and keep it for••se. This is called Dia∣grydium.

Another way of preparing Scammony with Sul∣phur.

Take of Scammony powdred as much as you please, put it upon a paper, hold the paper over live coals, whereupon Brimstone is c••st, till the Scammony melts or grows white; this is called Scammony Sulphurated, but you must be sure to sti•• it all the time it is over the fire.

Pr••paration of Squills.

Take a large fresh Squill, pull off the outward dry tunicks, wrap it up in bread past, and bake it in an Oven with bread till it is tender, which you may know by thrusting a Bodkine into it, then take it out of the Oven, and pull off one by one the Coats, casting away the middle, which is hard, run a thread through them, and hang them in a dry place till they are dry; but you must take ca••e they do not touch one another whilst they are drying, and in this business you must use a Woodden or Ivory knife for cutting or piercing them.

Boiled Turpentine.

Take of Venice Turpentine one pound, pour upon it twelve quarts of water, wherein boil it till it is so thick, that it will break like Rosin or glass when it is cold.

Preparation of Tutty.

Tutty being prepared the same way as Lapis Ca∣laminaris is, tie it up in a clean rag, which is to be stirred about in a vessel full of clean water, that the fine and useful parts may come through into the wa∣ter, the gross and impure remaining in the rag; then let it settle, and pour off the water; continue to do so, till all that is good is washed out of the rag. Sprinkle this powder with a litte rose water, and make it into balls to be kept for use.