The London dispensatory, reduced to the practice of the London physicians wherein are contain'd the medicines, both Galenical and chymical, that are now in use ... / by John Pechey ...

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The London dispensatory, reduced to the practice of the London physicians wherein are contain'd the medicines, both Galenical and chymical, that are now in use ... / by John Pechey ...
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Pechey, John, 1655-1716.
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London :: Printed by F. Collins for J. Lawrence ...,
1694.
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Elixir Salutis.

Take of the leaves of Senna four ounces, of Gujacum, and of the roots of Elecampane dry∣ed, of the seeds of Anise, Carraways, and Cori∣ander, and of Liquorice, each two ounces, of

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Raiins of the Sun stoned half a pound, steep them in the cold in three quarts of Aqua Vitae for the space of four days; strain it.

Virtues. It is excellent for the Cholick and Gravel.

Dose. Two, three, or four sponfuls, more or less, according to the Age and Strength of the Patient. It may be taken in a morning.

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