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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Elixir Propietatis.

Take of Myrrh, Aloes and Saffron, each half an ounce, of Spirit of Wine rectified ten ounces, of Spirit of Sulphur by the Bell half an ounce: first draw a Tincture from the Saffron in the Spirit of Wine, by digesting of it six or eight days; then add the Myrrh and Aloes grosly beaten, and the Spirit of Sulphur; digest them in a long viol well stopt for the space of a Month, shake it of∣ten; pour off the black Tincture from the feces, let it stand quiet a night, then pour it out, and decant it so often as you find any feces at the bottom.

Virtues. It is alexipharmick, stomachick, a∣nodyn, and uterine, it cures Tertian Agues, and is an universal Medicine fit for all ages, for Men, Women, and Children; it alters, evacuates and strengthens.

Dose. Two drams will purge, when you do not design purging, fifteen or twenty drops may be taken in a morning, in a glass of Wine or a small draught of Beer.

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

Rai••ins 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.

Liquid Landanum.

Take of Spanish Wine one pint, of Opium two ounces, of Saffron one ounce, of Cinnamon, and Cloves powdred, each one dram, infuse them together in a Bath for two or three days, till the Liquor has a deep Tincture; strain it, and keep it for use.

Virtues. It is good in general to ease pain and to stop fluxes.

Dose. Twelve or sixteen drops of it may be taken at a time.

Matthew's Pill.

Take of Salt of Tartar prepared with Ni••••e four ounces, of oyl of Turpentine eight ounces, mix them and let them stand in a moist and cold place, eight, nine, or ten months, or more, till the Salt has taken thrice its weight of oyl, and is become one thick Mass like Soap; in the mean time you must stir it often, and add the oyl as it incorporates, Take of this Soap six ounces, of the best Opium two ounces, of black and white Hel∣••bore powdred, and of Liquorice, each two oun∣ces;

mix them exactly, adding as much oyl of Tur∣pentine as is sufficient to make a Mass for Pills▪ which must be kept moist with oyl of Turpentine.

Virtues. This is in general proper to give ease▪ and is proper for pains of the back, for the stone and gravel, and ulcers of the bladder.

Dose. Ten grains of it may be taken at a time.

Compound Spirit of Lavender, in Latin, Spiritus Lavendulae Compositus.

Take of the flowers of Lavender one Gal∣lon, pour on them three Gallons of the best Brandy; stop the vessel close, let them in∣fuse in the Sun for the space of six days, then distil them in an Alembick. Take of the flowers of Sage, Rosmary, Bettony, each one handful, of Borrage, Bugloss, Lilly of the Vallies, and Cowslips, each two handfuls; infuse all these flowers gathered in season in a gallon of the best Brandy, and mingle with it the Spirit of La∣vender above-mentioned, adding the leaves of Baulm, Feverfew, Oranges, Flowers of Ste∣chas, of Oranges, and Bay berries, each one ounce, after sufficient digestion distil them again, and at length add of Orange and Citron Peel, and the seeds of Peony, each six drams, Cin∣namon, Nutm••gs, Mace, Cardamoms, Cubebs, and yellow Sanders, each half an ounce, of the wood of Aloes one dram, digest them twenty four hours, strain them; add of prepared Pearl two drams, of Ambargrease, Musk, and Saffron, each

half a scruple, of red Roses dryed, and red San∣ders, each half an ounce, of yellow Sanders, and the bark of dryed Citrons, each two drams, hang the species in a rag in the Spirit above mentioned.

Virtues. It is good for diseases of the head and nerves.

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

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