The store-house of physical practice being a general treatise of the causes and signs of all diseases afflicting human bodies : together with the shortest, plainest and safest way of curing them, by method, medicine and diet : to which is added, for the benefit of young practicers, several choice forms of medicines used by the London physicians / by John Pechey ...

FORMS OF MEDICINES Frequently used by the London Physicians.

Medicines for a Consumption.

TAKE of the Pill of Hound's Tongue, half a scruple, of Balsam of Tolu, one scruple; mix them, make six Pills: Let two be taken at Bed-time every other night.

Take of liquid Pitch, of Balsam of Tolu, each 26 grains, of Chios-turpentine, 1 scruple; make a Mass, whereof make middling Pills: Let three he taken in the morning and at bed-time, drinking upon them four spoonfuls of the following Julep.

Take of the Waters of Hyssop, one pint, of Ground-Ivy, six ounces, of the tincture of the Balsam of Tolu, one drachm and an half, of White-sugar-candy, a suf∣ficient quantity; mingle them.

Take of the pectoral Decoction clarified, one quart; boil it in an handful of Ground-ivy leaves, and of the syrup of Raspberries and of the balsamick Syrup, each six drachms; mingle them: Let a small draught be taken in the morning, and at four in the afternoon.

Take of Conserve of red Roses, two ounces, of Flow∣ers of Sulphur, two drachms, of the species of Diatra∣ga••••nth frigid, one drachm and an half, of Lucatellus's Balsam, two drachms, of Opobalsam, half a drachm, with a sufficient quantity of balsamick Syrup; make an Electuary, whereof let him take the quantity of a Nut∣meg in the morning and at four a clock in the after∣noon, drinking upon it a draught of the following Apozem.

Take of the roots of China, one ounce, of Sarsapa∣rilla, two ounces, of Lentisk wood, one ounce, of Ivory and Hartshorn rasped, each one drachm and an half, of the leaves of Hyssop and Coltsfoot, each one hand∣ful, of Figs two pair, of Dates number three, of Rai∣sins of the Sun an ounce and an half, of Liquorice three drachms; boil them in a sufficient quantity of Fountain-water to three pints of the strained Liquor, add one ounce of the tincture of Saffron, with syrup of Violets and Maiden-hair, each one ounce and an half▪ make an Apozem.

Take of Lemnian-earth, half a scruple, of Bole-ar∣menick, twelve grains, of the Pill of Storax, one drachm and an half, of Jesuit's Powder, half an ounce, with a

sufficient quantity of syrup of Clove Gillyflowers; make fourscore Pills: Let him take five every sixth hour dur∣ing the Loosness, drinking upon them seven spoonfuls of the following Julep.

Take of the Aqua lactis alexiteria, twelve ounces, of Cinnamon-water hordeated, three ounces, of Dr. Ste∣phans and Epidemick-water, each two ounces, of Dia∣codium, three ounces; mingle them, make a Julep.

Apozems.

TAke of burnt Hart's horn, of the Roots of Scor∣zonera and Bread, each one ounce; boil them in two pints and an half of Barly-water, till half is con∣sumed; to the strained Liquor, add of Christaline su∣gar and of Cinnamon-water hordeated, each one ounce; mingle them, make an Apozem: Give four ounces every third or fourth hour.

Take of Citron-bark candid, one ounce and an half, of candid Angelica, half an ounce, of Hart's horn rasped, one ounce and an half, of Currans, six ounces, a Crust of white Bread; boil them in a sufficient quan∣tity of thin Barly-water to a pint and an half; to the strained Liquor, add of the syrup of the juice of Oran∣ges, one ounce; mingle them, make an Apozem: Drink of it at pleasure when thirsty.

Take of the Roots of Scorzonera and Angelica, each six drachms, of the Leaves and Roots of Wood-sorrel, two handfuls, of Hart's horn and Ivory rasped, each half an ounce, of the opening Roots, each half an ounce, of Liquorice, two drachms; boil them in a sufficient quantity of Barly-water to a pint and an half; to the strained Liquor, add of compound Scordium-water,

and of the cold Cordial-water of Saxony, each three ounces, of the syrup of Raspberries, three ounces; min∣gle them, make an Apozem: Let him take three or four ounces at pleasure.

Take of the Peruvian Bark, one ounce, of Balsam of Tolu, three drachms, of Cochinel, one scruple; boil them in a pint of Carduus-water; to the strained Liquor, add of the syrup of Raspberries and epidemick Water, each two ounces.

Take of the Roots of spanish Scorzonera, one ounce and an half, of the raspings of Hart's horn, 6 drachms, of Ivory rasped, three drachms, of Marigold flowers, two pugils, of fat Figs cut two pair; boil them in Bar∣ly-water: To a quart of the strained Liquor clarified, add of Epidemick-water, one ounce and an half; sweeten it with white Sugar and make an Apozem, whereof let him take a draught at any time when he is thirsty.

Take of calcined Hart's horn powder'd, two ounces, of Fountain-water, two quarts; boil it till half is con∣sumed, strain it gently through a linnen Rag, and add two it three ounces of syrup of Oranges: This is the white Decoction, and is an excellent drink for Worms in Children, for a Loosness, and for Fevers.

Cordials.

TAke of the Waters of Wood-sorrel, all the Citron and Strawberries, each four ounces, of syrup of the juice of Citron, one ounce, of Pearls powdered, one drachm; mingle them.

Take of the Waters of black Cherries and Aqua Lactis alexiteria, each five ounces, of Elder-flowers,

Cinnamon hordeated, and epidemick Water, each two ounces, syrup of Raspberries, two ounces and an half; mingle them.

Take of Confection of Hyacinth, one scruple, Con∣serve of Wood sorrel, one drachm, of species Libe∣rans, half a scruple, with a sufficient quantity of the syrup of the juice of Citron; make a Cordial Bolus.

Take of the compound Powder of Crab's claws, half a scruple, of Volatile salt of Hart's horn, three grains, of confection of Hyacinth, a sufficient quantity.

Take of the Cordial magisterial Powder, of compound Powder of Crab's claws, each twelve grains, of the tem∣perate Cordial Species, eight grains; mingle them, make a Cordial-powder for two Doses.

Take of the compound Powder of Crab's claws and of the Goa-stone, each half a drachm; mingle them▪ Make a Powder, to be divided into three doses.

Catharticks.

TAke of Quercetan's pill of Tartar, one drachm and an half, of the Pil. Coch. major, two scru∣ples, of chimical Oil of Marjoram, three drops; mingle them, make twelve Pills, and let three be taken at Bed-time, once in two or three days.

Take of the fetid Pill and of Troches of Myrrh, each one drachm, of volatile Salt, of sal Armoniack, one scruple, of peruvian Balsam, a sufficient quantity; make midling Pills.

Take of the fetid Pill and of Rudius's extract, each half a drachm, of salt of VVormwood, ten grains, of Oil of Cloves, two drops, with a sufficient quantity of Elixir Proprietatis; make twelve Pills: Let him take four every third day with Regimen.

Take of the Pills of Storax, ten grains, of Aloes Ro∣sat. two scruples; make eight Pills: Let him take them every other night, and the next morning an ounce of Manna, and a drachm of Cream of Tartar.

Take of Pil. ex duobus and of Pil. Coch. minor, each one scruple, of salt of Tartar, half a drachm, with a sufficient quantity of syrup of Backthorn and four drops of Juniper berries; make twelve Pills: Let him take six, with Regimen.

Take of the Pill of Hound's-tongue, one scruple, of Aloes Rosat. and of the Pil. Coch. minor, each one drachm, of salt of Tartar, half a drachm, with a suf∣ficient quantity of syrup of Violets; make eighteen Pills: Give six when the cholick pain is violent, and let the sick keep his bed six hours, and repeat them upon occa∣sion.

Take of Manna, one ounce and an half; dissolve it in two ounces and an half of black Cherry-water; add one ounce of the purging syrup of Apples, of spirit of Sulphur, three drops: Let the Child take half of this every other day.

Take of Gerion's decoction of Sena, four ounces, of syrup of Buckthorn, six drachms, of spirit of Sulphur, six drops, of Aqua mirabilis, one drachm; mingle them, make a Potion to be taken in the morning.

Take of the Powder of Rhubarb, twenty five grains, of salt of Wormwood, eight grains, of syrup of Succory with Rhubarb, a sufficient quantity; mingle them, make a Bolus; to which add two drops of chimical Oil of Aniseeds.

Take of Mercurius dulcis and Diagridium, each fifteen grains; mingle them, make a Powder to be taken in the morning.

Diaphoreticks.

TAke of Venice-treacle, half a drachm, of bezo∣artick Powder, one scruple, of syrup of the juice of Citron, a sufficient quantity: Make a Bolus.

Take of the Powders of the roots of Contrayerva, Virginian snakeweed and Butterbur, each one drachm, of Cochinele and Saffron, each half a drachm; mingle them, make a Powder: The dose is half a drachm.

Take of the compound Powder of Crab's claws, half a drachm, of conserve of VVoodsorrel, one drachm, of Mithridate, two scruples and an half; mingle them. Presently after taking it, drink a draught of Posset-drink, wherein Camomil or Marigold-flowers have been boil'd.

Take of Venice-treacle, one drachm, of Laudanum Opiatum, one grain and an half, of the pulp of Con∣serve of Roses, half a drachm; mingle them, make a Bolus, to be taken at bed-time, drinking upon it the following draught.

Take of Treacle-water, one ounce, of Carduus-water, two ounces, of syrup of Cowslips, three drachme; mingle them, make a draught.

Take of Venice-treacle, two scruples, of volatile Salt of Amber and Bezoartic mineral, each half a drachm, of Laudanum opiatum, three grains; mingle them, make a Bolus.

Take of Salt of Hartshorn, two grains, of the magi∣sterial Cordial-powder, six grains, of Camphor and Cochinele each four grains, of Venice-treacle, one scru∣ple, of the Aqua Coelestis, a sufficient quantity; mingle them, make a Bolus. Let it be taken at a convenient time, and let nine ounces of the following Apozem be taken every third hour.

Take of the roots of Scorzonera, two ounces, of But∣turbur, Angelica and Fennel, each one ounce, of rasped Hartshorn, six drachms, of Ivory rasped, three drachms, of Marigold-flowers, one pugil, of Vetches, half a hand∣ful; boil them in a sufficient quantity of Barly-water; to a quart of the Liquor strain'd, add half an ounce of tincture of Saffron, of Christalline Sugar, one ounce; mingle them, make an Apozem.

Diureticks.

TAke of Sal Prunellae, two drachms, of Sugar can∣dy, one drachm; make a Powder to be divided into six parts: Let one be taken thrice a day.

Take of Sal Prunella, three drachms, of Salt of Am∣ber, half a drachm; make a Powder: The dose is half a drachm thrice a day.

Take of Compound-water of Horse-radish, two ounces, of Pellitory-water, four ounces, of spirit of Salt, one scruple fifteen grains, of salt of Tartar, fifteen grains, of syrup of Violets, half an ounce; mingle them, make a Potion.

Take of the Powder of Bees, one scruple, of the seeds of Lovage, half a scruple; mingle them, make a Powder.

Take of the Powder of Egg-shells, half a drachm, or one drachm, give it in a draught of Whitewine.

Take of the Waters of Arsmart and Wake-robin, each six ounces, of compound Briony-water and com∣pound Radish-water, each two ounces, of the syrup of the five opening Roots, one ounce and an half, of spirit of Salt, forty drops; mingle them, make a Julep: Let four or five ounces of it be taken twice a day.

Eye-Waters.

TAke of the water of Spawn of Frogs, of Plantain and of Roses, each one ounce, of Tutty-stone prepared, two scruples, of the white Troches of Rhasis, half a scruple; mingle them, make an Eye-water to be used twice or thrice a day cold.

Take of red Rose water, two ounces, of Salt of Vi∣triol, finely powder'd, five grains; mingle them, make a Collyrium.

Take of Crocus metallorum, one drachm, of Plan∣tain-water, three ounces; digest them hot for six hours,

and then filter them: Make a Collyrium, to be dropt into the Eyes often in a day.

Emulsions.

TAke of blanched Almonds, number three, of the seeds of Melons, Lettice and white Poppies, each one drachm, of the pulp of Barly, three drachms; beat them, and pour on them a sufficient quantity of Barly-water; to eight ounces of the strained Liquor, add five drachms of Diacodium; mingle them, make an Emul∣sion.

Take of blanched Almonds, twelve, of the four greater cold Seeds, each one drachm and an half, of the seeds of Lettice and white Poppies, each half a drachm; beat them in a marble Mortar, and pour on them gently a sufficient quantity of Poppy-water; make an Emulsion for 2 doses, to which add an ounce of syrup of Violets, and half a drachm of sal Prunella.

Take of blanched Almonds infused in Rose-water, two ounces, of the four greater cold seeds, and of Plantain and Purslain, each one drachm, of seeds of Marsh∣mallows and white Poppies, each one scruple; beat them according to Art, and pour on them a sufficient quan∣tity of the decoction of Barly and Liquorice; make an Emulsion for two doses: To each add, of syrup of Wa∣ter-lillies, one ounce, of sal Prunella, half a drachm.

Gargarisms.

TAke of the Waters of Plantain and spawn of Frogs, each four ounces, of syrup of Mulberries and dried Roses, each one ounce, of spirit of Vitriol, a suf∣ficient

quantity to make it pleasantly acid; make a Gargarism.

Take of the middle bark of the Elm, two ounces, of Barly-water, one pint and an half; boil it to a pint: Add to the strain'd Liquor when 'tis clear, of Epidemic-water and syrup of Rasberries, each two ounces, of spirit of Sulphur, half a scruple; mingle them, make a Gar∣garism.

Take of the mucilage of the seeds of Quinces made in Rose-water, two ounces, of syrup of Rasberries, one ounce; mingle them: Let him take one spoonful often and hold it a little upon his Tongue, and swallow it by degrees.

Take of Plantain-water, one pint, the whites of two Eggs, of Sugar, a sufficient quantity; mingle them, make a Gargarism.

Take of the roots of Marshmallows, one ounce, of Liquorish rasped, three drachms, of the middle bark of the Elm and of common Bramble-bush, each three drachms, of the leaves of Sage and Columbine, each half a handful, of fat Figs, number five, of red Roses, half a handful, of Balaustines, half a drachm, of Jew's Ears, two drachms, of Cochinel, one scruple; boil them in a sufficient quantity of Fountain-water to one pint; strain the Liquor, and sweeten it with Hony of Roses strain'd; make a Gargarism.

Take of the Waters of red Roses and Plantain, each two ounces, of Hony of Roses strain'd and of syrup of Mulberries, each three drachms, of crude Alom pou∣der'd, ten grains; mingle them, make a Gargarism.

Glisters.

TAke of the carminative Decoction, ten ounces, of mercurial Hony, one ounce, of brown Sugar, two ounces and a half, of the Electuary of Laurel-ber∣ries, half an ounce; mingle them, make a Glister.

Take of the common Decoction for a Glister, one pint, of Lenitive Electuary, one ounce and a half, of Dia∣catholicon, one ounce, of Oil of Camomil, half an ounce; mingle them, make a Glister.

Take of Cow's milk, one pint, of yolks of Eggs, number two, of Venice-treacle, half an ounce; mingle them, make a Glister.

Take of the carminative Decoction with Lawrel and Juniper-berries, ten ounces, of the Electuary of Lawrel-berries, one ounce, of Vinum Benedictum, two ounces, of brown Sugar, three ounces, of chimical Oil of Ju∣niper, ten drops; mingle them, make a Glister.

Take of the common Decoction for a Glister, six ounces, of the species of Hiera pi••ra, one drachm, of Cassia, six drachms, of mercurial Hony, one ounce and a half; mingle them, make a Glister.

Take of Cow's Milk, with a pugil of red Roses boil'd in it, six ounces, of Diascordium, one drachm; mingle them, make a Glister.

Take of the roots of Tormentil, of yellow Myroba∣lans, of the seeds of Coriander, each three drachms, of the Flowers of Camomil, half a handful, of Balau∣stines, one scruple; boil them in a quart of Fountain-water;

to half a pint of the strain'd Liquor, ade one drachm of Mithridate; make a Glister.

Liniments.

TAke of the red Ophthalmic Ointment, of the last Edition save one of the London Dispensatory, two drachms, of Oil of bitter Almonds, twenty drops; mingle them, make a Liniment, wherewith anoint the Eye-lids with a hot Finger.

Take of pure Sperma ceti, two drachms, dissolve it in half an ounce of Oil of Almonds fresh drawn, add six drachms of Pomatum; mingle them, make a Lini∣ment for the Face.

Take of Oils of Scorpions and of sweet Almonds, each one drachm, of Saffron pouder'd, half a scruple; mingle them, make a Liniment, wherewith anoint the region of the Heart with a hot Hand, and apply over a Pidgeon cut in the middle, and renew it every third hour.

Take of the Alabastrine Ointment, one drachm and a half, of Oil of Nutmegs, by expression, two scruples, mingle them; anoint the Forehead and Temples, and apply over a Rose-cake sprinkled with Vinegar.

Take of Populneum Ointment, half an ounce, of Opium, one scruple; mingle them.

Take of Ointment of Tobacco, one ounce and a half, of Flowers of Sulphur, half an ounce, of Oil of Nut∣megs, by expression, two drachms, of sal Armoniac, one drachm; mingle them.

Take of the pectoral Ointment and of the Flowers of Oranges, each one ounce and a half, of the chimical Oil of Camomil-flowers, one scruple; mingle them, make a Liniment, wherewith anoint the Breast with a hot Hand.

Pectorals.

TAke of Olibanum, Spema, ceti and of the Powder of Liquorice, each one scruple, of syrup of Marshmallows, a sufficient quantity; mingle them, make a Bolus. Repeat it twice or thrice in a day.

Take of Storax, strain'd Myrrh, Balsam of Tolu, Juice of Liquorice and Hony, each a sufficient quan∣tity, make Pills: Take a scruple thrice a day upon an empty Stomach, drinking upon it two spoonfuls of the following Julep.

Take of compound Gentian-water and of strong Cin∣namon-water, and of Oxymel of Squills, each three ounces; mingle them.

Take of syrup of Maiden-hair and of Jujubes, each three ounces, of Oil of Flax fresh drawn, two ounces; mingle them, make a Lohoch: Let him take half a spoonful every other hour, and when the Cough is vio∣lent.

Take of Aniseeds finely pouder'd and of Liquorice pouder'd, each three drachms, of flowers of Sulphur, one drachm and a half, of the best Hony two ounces and a half dissolved in three spoonfuls of Cinnamon-water hordeated; make an Electuary, to which add fifteen drops of Balsam of Sulphur, of Oil of Aniseeds,

ten drops: Let him take two drachms in the morning, and at bed time.

Take of the Lohoch Sanans, half an ounce, of syrup of Maiden-hair, two ounces, of Oil of sweet Almonds, half an ounce, of syrup of Jujubes, half an ounce; mingle them, make a Linctus, to be taken when the Cough is violent.

Take of the Lohoch Sanans, three ounces, of syrup of Rasberries, one ounce; mingle them: Make a Linctus.

Plasters.

THE Head being shaved and washed with equal parts of Canary and compound spirit of Lavender, apply a Plaster made of the Cephalic Plaster, and a fourth part of Gum Tacama-haca.

To the Breast and Region of the Stomach, apply the Stomach-Plaster, with eight drops of Oil of Worm∣wood.

Take of the Plaster ad Herniam and of red Lead, each a sufficient quantity; mingle them, make a Plaster to be apply'd to the Vertebrae of the Loins and the Os Sacrum.

Take of the Plasters of Hemlock with Ammoniacum, of compound Melilote and Cummin, each equal parts, of sal Armoniac, half a drachm; mingle them, make a Plaster for the region of the Spleen.

Take of the best Aloes and of the Ointment de Ar∣thanita, each one ounce, of Turpentine, a sufficient quantity; mingle them, make a Plaster to be apply'd to the Navel.

Take of the Cephalic Plaster with Euphorbium, three parts, of Burgundy-pitch, one part; make a Plaster for the soles of the Feet.

Pultisses.

TAke of white Bread baked the day before, two ounces, of red Sanders pouder'd, one drachm and a half, of Camphor pouder'd, half a drachm; mingle them, and with a sufficient quantity of cold Fountain-water, beat them; make a Pultiss to be apply'd to the Eye shut, the quantity of a small Wallnut being used at a time twice a day.

Take of the seeds of Mustard bruised, two drachms, of Garlic, one ounce, of black Soap, two ounces; mingle them, make a Cataplasm to be apply'd to the soles of the Feet.

Take of an Onion and the tops of Savine, each half an ounce, of Currants and Sea Salt, each half a hand∣ful; beat them, and make a Cataplasm to be apply'd to the Wrists.

Stomach Medicines.

TAke of the Stomach Pill with Gums of Aloes Rosat. each fifteen grains, of London Laudanum, one grain; mingle them, make four Pills to be taken at Bed-time, the next morning let him take two quarts of Ep∣som-waters or the like: Let the Pills and the Waters be repeated every third day for four times.

Take of the Tinctura sacra, one pint and a half, let him take four spoonfuls every third night at Bed-time, and the next morning let two quarts of Epsom-water be boiled and turned with Milk, and let him drink it then.

Take of the bitter Decoction, a quart; in making it put in but half the quantity of Sena, and add a drachm of salt of Wormwood. To the strain'd Liquor, add four ounces of compound gentian Water made with White wine: Let four ounces be taken in the morning fasting, three hours before Dinner.

Take of the bitter Tincture without Sena, two ounces, of Steel-wine, one ounce, of spirit of Saffron, eight drops; take it morning and evening for thirteen days.

Take of Crab's Eyes, prepared Pearl, red Coral prepared, each two scruples, of the best Chalk, one scru∣ple; mingle them, make a Pouder to be divided into eight parts; let one be taken in a spoonful of syrup of Mint, thrice a day.

Take of the Waters of black Cherries and Baulm, each three ounces, of Dr. Stephans's water, one ounce and a half, of spirit of Mint, three drachms, of Con∣fection of Alkermes, two drachms, of syrup of Mint, a sufficient quantity; mingle them, make a Julep: Let five spoonfuls be taken at a time.

Take of the tops of the lesser Centaury, of the flowers of Camomil and Agrimony, each half a handful, of common Wormwood, half a pugil, of the roots of Gen∣tian sliced, half a drachm, of Zedaary, one drachm, of the seeds of Carduus Benedictus and of Citrons, each one drachm and a half, of Filings of Steel, two ounces; digest them all over a gentle Fire in two pints

and a half of Whitewine, for four days; filter the Liquor, and let nine ounces of it be taken every morn∣ing, and at four in the afternoon.

Take of Salt of Wormwood, one scruple, of syrup of Lemons, a sufficient quantity to take off the Ebullition: Let it be used upon occasion.

Suppositories.

TAke of Hiera piera, two drachms, of Coloquintida and Agarick, each half a drachm, of Diagridium, one scruple, of sal Gemma, two drachms, of Hony boil'd to a due consistence, a sufficient quantity; make Suppositories.

Vomits.

TAke of salt of Vitriol, half a drachm, of compound Water of Wallnuts, two ounces, of compound sy∣rup of Scabious, half an ounce; mingle them, make a Vomit.

Take of Vinum Benedictum, six drachms, of the Water of Carduus Benedictus, one ounce, of Oxymel of Squills, half an ounce; mingle them, make a Vomit.

Take of Oxymel of Squills, three ounces, of com∣pound syrup of Scabious, one ounce; let it be taken in an Evening, in a draught of clear Posset-drink, and let him drink Posset-drink frequently with a spoonful of Oil of Almonds in each draught.

Take of Mercurius Vitae, four grains; give it in the pulp of a roasted Apple.

Take of Turbith Mineral, nine grains, of conserve of red Roses, a sufficient quantity; mingle them, make a Vomit.