Pharmacopœia Bateana, or, Bate's dispensatory translated from the second edition of the Latin copy, published by Mr. James Shipton : containing his choice and select recipe's, their names, compositions, preparations, vertues, uses, and doses, as they are applicable to the whole practice of physick and chyrurgery : the Arcana Goddardiana, and their recipe's intersperst in their proper places, which are almost all wanting in the Latin copy : compleated with above five hundred chymical processes, and their explications at large, various observations thereon, and a rationale upon each process : to which are added in this English edition, Goddard's drops, Russel's pouder [sic], and the Emplastrum febrifugum, those so much fam'd in the world : as also several other preparations from the Collectanea chymica, and other good authors / by William Salmon ...

CHAP. XV. Of DECOCTIONS.

I. Apozema potenter Expecto∣rans; An Apozem or De∣coction compound power∣fully expectorating.

Bate.] ℞ OF the pectoral Decoction. lbj. Syrup of Scabiout compound, Oxymel of Squils, A. ℥ij. Wa∣ter of Wallnuts compound ℥jss. Infusion of Crocus Metallorum ℥j. mix them. Three or four Spoonfuls of it are given e∣very Morning, so as it may cause Vomiting three times.

Salmon.] § 1. The De∣coctum Pectorale here intend∣ed is that in our Pharmaco∣poeia Lendinensis, Lib. 4. Cap. 14. Sect. 4. The Syrup of Scabious compound, and the Oxymel; of Squills, those in the Book cited, Lib. 4. Cap. 16. Sect. 50. & 84. The Wallnut-water, that in Lib. 4. Cap. 1. Sect. 29. of the same, from Platerus, which alone of it self is a good Vo∣mit.

§ 2. The Infusion of Cro∣cus Metallorum, is the Vinum Benedictum in our said Dis∣pensatory, Lib. 4. Cap. 12. Sect. 7. where you may see its Composition, Vertues and Uses at large.

§ 3. This Apozem being thus compounded, serves to differing intentions, and is very powerful in evacuating tought, viscous and tartarous Humors out of the Brest and Lungs, and other the adja∣cent Bowels: It cures Agues, chiefly Tertians and Quar∣tans, cleanses and strength∣ens the Stomach, takes away the pain thereof, and cures the Cholick to admiration.

II. Decoctum album, The white Decoction.

Bate.] ℞ Pouder of Hayts-horn calcin'd ℥ij. Fountain-wa∣ter lbiij. mix and boil to the half: then strain it imme∣diately thro' a thin Linnen Cloth, with gentle pressing: to this milky Liquor add Syrup of the Juice of Oranges ℥iij. or q. s. mix them: It is of ex∣traordinary use for quench∣ing Thirst in Fevers, &c.

Salmon.] § 1. It is excel∣lent to abate the heat in all forts of Fevers, burning and malignant; but in my O∣pinion, it will be more ef∣fectual if it be sweetned with Syrup of Limons.

§ 2. It rectifies a weak and disorderly Stomach, and takes away nauseousness and vomiting.

§ 3. And it may be used as a general Vehicle in all sorts of Fevers, and to give most Antifebriticks in: It is a Specifick in the Plague, Spotted Fever, Measles, Small-Pox, &c.

III. Decoctum Amarum, The bitter Potion or Drink.

Bate.] ℞ Tops of Centory the less, Agrimony, Camomil-flowers, A. M. ss. Seeds of Car∣duus, Citrons, A. ʒjss. Mary∣gold-flowers, p. ij. Roots of Gentian ʒij. Sena ʒvj. Rhu∣barb ʒj. White-wine, Foun∣tain-water, A. lbj. mix and boil to the half, and strain out for three or four Doses.

Salmon.] § 1. It is to be taken in the Morning fasting to cleanse and rectifie the Stomach and Bowels, re∣store their Tone, and to cause a good Appetite and Dige∣stion.

§ 2. It prevails against Worms in Children, the Green-sickness in Virgins, and Obstruction of the Courses in Women: and indeed o∣pens all other Obstructions of the Viscera, after an ad∣mirable manner, if taken for eight or ten Mornings to∣gether.

§ 3. It is good against the Dropsie, Gout, Scurvy, Cho∣lick, Stoppages of the Lungs by tartarous Matter, the Yel∣low and Black Jaundice, King's-Evil, Rickets in Chil∣dren, and other stubborn and rebellious Diseases, tho' of long standing, &c.

IV. Decoctum Amarum alte∣rans, The bitter Potion only alterative.

Bate.] It is the same with the former, the Purgatives only being omitted.

Salmon.] § 1. It has the former Vertues, and opens as much, but cannot carry off the Recrements of the Blood and Humors.

§ 2. It is only to be used to weak People, who can∣not endure purging, and where purging is not requi∣red; but then it ought to be used much longer.

§ 3. You may give it ab ʒiv. ad viij. either alone by it self, or in a Glass of White or Rhenish Wine in the Morning fasting, and if need requires, as much at Night going to Bed.

V. Decoctum Ambrosianum, The Syrup or Decoction of Ambrose.

Bate.] ℞ Grains of Panick bruised ℥viij. Fountain-water lbvj. boil. to the Consumption of a third part adding at the end White-wine ℥xij. after it is a little cooled strain it of∣ten through Hippocrates his Sleeve, till it becomes limpid and pure. It is also called Syrupus Ambrosianus. It is given in time of sweating, half a Pint at a time. It is noble Diaphoretick, used in the Dropsie, Gout, Rheu∣matism, or running Gout, malign Fevers, &c.

Salmon.] § 1. One Au∣thor will have it to be Grom∣well-seed; whilst others will have it to be Panick; but most are of the Opinion it should be the Indian Mil∣let, to which I assent.

§ 2. Weckerus in his Anti∣dotary, Lib. 2. Sect. 2. p. 492. orders it to be boiled till it cracks or is broken: of this Decoction he takes ℥ij. add∣ing to it good White-wine ℥ij. and so gives it to the Patient hot, covering them well down.

§ 3. It is said to provoke Sweat after a wonderful manner, and to be good a∣gainst Fevers, chiefly Ter∣tians, being given in the de∣clination of the Fit, Pharm. Lond. Lib. 1. Cap. 7. Sect. 94. Pag. 149.

VI. Decoctum Analepticum▪ The restorative Decocti∣on.

Bate.] ℞ River Crabs bruised, N^o vij. White-wine▪ Fountain-water, A. ℥xij. boil to the half, strain out, and sweeten with Sugar-Candy, q. s. It is given to three Spoonfuls against hectick Fevers often in the day.

Salmon.] § 1. That it is a good Restorative I know: but if you would have it absolutely effectual against Hecticks, you ought to add to the Composition Crystal Minerale ʒij.

§ 2. Then you may ad∣minster it thus. ℞ Of this De∣coction ℥iss. Milk-water ℥iij. Spanish-wine ℥j. Volatile Salt of Ox-flesh, gr. vj. mix for a Dose to be given three times a day.

§ 3. Or thus. ℞ Milk-water ℥iij. of this Decoction ℥iss. Spirit of Cinnamon ʒij. Volatile Salt of Hogs-blood, gr. vj. mix them for a Dose, to be given as before. This re∣stores in all sorts of Con∣sumptions.

VII. Decoctum Antimoniale, An Antimonial Decocti∣on.

Bate.] ℞ Lentish Wood, Misseltoe of the Oak, A. ʒvj. Betony, M. j. Sassafras rasped ℥j. Crude Antimony grosly bruised, and tyed up in a Rag, ℥ij. Spring-water, q. s. boil till it comes to lbij: then strain. Dose. ℥vj. in the Morning warm, for purifying the Blood, &c. It is good against Catarrhs, Scabs, and all sorts of Defilements; and frees the Body from all sorts of noxious Humors.

Salmon.] § 1. It is a good Purifier of the Blood, and may serve in place of the vulgar Diets used against the French Disease.

§ 2. It is prevalent against all sorts of Fevers, whether continual or intermitting; but would be more power∣ful if in every Dose you dis∣solved at time of taking, gr. 1••. or 20. of Crystal Mi∣••eral.

§ 3. The quantity of An∣timony is too little; it ought to be ℥iv. at least; and if Guajacum ℥ss. and its Bark ʒij. were added, the Recipe would be never the worse.

VIII. Decoctum Antiphthisi∣cum, Decoction against an Ulcer of the Lungs.

Bate.] ℞ River Crabs N^o xij. Elecampane-root, Roots of Flo∣rentine Orrice, Comfrey, A. ℥j. Liquorice ℥ss. Ladies Mantle, Ground-Ivy, Yarrow, Ribwort, Veronica, spotted Lungwort, the greater Housleek, A. M. ij. Conserve of Red Roses ℥vj. Fountain-water, q. s. boil to lbvj. strain, clarifie with the Whites of Eggs, and add Spi∣rit of Sulphur, q.s.

Salmon.] § 1. It is not on∣ly good against a Consump∣tion of the Lungs, but all other Consumptions whatso∣ever; and all inward Ob∣structions of the Bowels or other parts, which are the conjoyned cause of a Con∣sumption.

§ 2. You may use it thus. ℞ Milk-water ℥iv. of this Decoction ℥iij. Volatile Salt of Hogs-flesh, gr. vj. mix for a Dose, to be given two or three times a day.

§ 3. The Spirit (by which is intended the Oil) of Sul∣phur is to be put in only to a grateful Acidity.

IX. Decoctum Astacorum, De∣coction of Crevises, or Craw-fish.

Bate.] ℞ River Craw-fish, N^o 20. Roots of round Birth-wort ℥ss. Comfrey-roots ℥j. Sa∣nicle, Ladies Mantle, Bugle, Agrimony, Ground-Ivy, Beto∣ny, A. M. j. Fountain-water lbvj. White-wine lbij. mix and boil all to the Consumpti∣on of a third part: add Syrup of Limons, and Spirit of Sul∣phur, q. s. mix them. It is invented for Wounds of the Thorax or Brest, &c. Dose, ℥vj. twice a day, four hours before eating: Dress also the Wound twice a day with Cloths dipt therein; It is a wonderful thing in all deplo∣rable Cases.

Salmon.] § 1. You must put in the Syrup of Limons, and Oil of Sulphur to a grate∣ful Acidity: but more of the former than of the latter, because it sweetens withal.

§ 2. It is an excellent Wound-drink, and is of good use against all rebellious Ul∣cers and Fistula's, which have been of long standing.

§ 3. It opens Obstructions of the Lungs, and heals Ul∣cers there, and therefore is of good use in the curing Consumptions, of what kind soever, give it as the for∣mer.

X. Decoctum Digitalis, De∣coction of Fox-glove.

Bate.] ℞ Leaves of Fox-glove new gathered ℥iv. or M. ij. Zant Curants cleansed by washing ℥ij. bruise them, and add Ale lbij. boil all to one half, and express out strongly: It is used for a Vomit in the Epilepsie.

Salmon.] § 1. It may be a good thing in the Epilepsie for all that I know, but I have had no experience of it: I must confess I have a better Opinion of Antimo∣nials in that case, because they do the work more brief∣ly, and more effectually.

§ 2. For this Reason sake, I should advise it to be used with the addition of gr. ij. or iij. of Mynsicht's Emetick Tartar in each Dose.

§ 3. The Dose of the De∣coction simple as it is here prescribed, is ℥viij. more or less, according to Age and Strength, to which you may add gr. j. ij. or iij. of an Antimonial as before direct∣ed, as necessity requires.

XI. Decoctum Diureticum, Augenij, A Diuretick De∣coction.

Bate.] Roots of Smallage, Parsley. A. M. j. of Madder ℥ss. Lavender, Maidenhair, Dodder, Agrimony, red Cicers or Chick-peese, A. M. ss. Roots of Asarabacca ℥j. Calamus A∣romaticus ℥ss. Seeds of Anise, Smallage, Parsley, Daucus, Ca∣raways, Faenugreek, A. ʒj. Seeds of Melons, Cucumbers, A. ʒiij. Fountain-water lbvj. boil all to the Consumption of lbij. strain, and sweeten with Su∣gar, q. s. It is given in diffi∣culty of making water, ℥vj. for a Dose.

Salmon.] § 1. It provokes Urine powerfully; but it will be much more effectual, if at time of taking it, you add to the Dose, gr. xij. ad xx. of pure Salt of Tar∣tar.

§ 2. If Winter Cherries ℥j. Juniper-berries ℥ss. be added to the Composition, it will yet be much more effectu∣al.

§ 3. And at last to make the Medicine compleat, be∣ing boiled and strained, you ought to every lbss. ad S.V. ℥j.

XII. Decoctum Dysentericum, A Decoction against the Bloody-flux.

Bate.] ℞ The under Crust of three Loaves of wheaten Bread: boil them in Fountain-water lbvj. ad lbj. in which infuse for two hours Cloves bruised ʒij. strain, and add Claret-wine lbj. white Su∣gar, q. s.

Salmon.] § 1. It is not only good against Bloody-fluxes, but all other Fluxes of the Bowels, but more especially if to each Dose of it you add ℥j. of strong Cin∣namon-water.

§ 2. Utendi modus. ℞ Of this Decoction ℥vj. strong Cin∣namon-water ℥j. Tincture of Catechu ℥ss. mix for a D••se to be given twice a day.

§ 3. If the Flux be vio∣lent, and of long continu∣ance, you must add to the former things of our Gutte Vitae ℈j.

XIII. Decoctum Ictericum, A Decoction against the Yel∣low Jaundice.

Bate.] ℞ Goose-dung, I∣vory rasped, A. ℥j. Swallows-dung with the whole Nest, Harts-tongue, Flowers of Hy∣pericon. A. M. ij. Saffron ʒs••.

White-wine, Fountain-water, A. lbij. boil to the one half, strain, and add white Sugar, q. s. and clarifie with Whites of Eggs; Dose, ℥v. those things being done before, which ought to be done.

Salmon.] § 1. It is an ap∣proved thing by manifold Experience against the Yel∣low Jaundice; but would be more effectual if Hempseed bruised ℥j. were added to the Composition.

§ 2. Modus Utendi. ℞ Of this Decoction ℥iv. or v. Tin∣cture of Turmerick ℥ss. Vola∣latile Sal Armoniack Salt of Tartar, A. gr. vij. mix for a Dose to give in the Morn∣ing fasting.

§ 3. At Night going to Bed give the Patient gr. iij. or iv. of my Volatile Lauda∣num, to sweat with all for thirty or forty Nights toge∣ther.

XIV. Decoctum Limacum, Decoction of Snails.

Bate.] ℞ Garden-Snails freed from their Shells and cleansed, N^o xij. New Red Cows Milk lbij. boil to the one half: strain, and add Rose∣water ℥j. Sugar-candy ℥ss. mix for a draught, to be taken e∣very Morning for the whole Month of May.

Salmon.] § 1. It is de∣signed for the Cure of Con∣sumptions of the Lungs, Pin∣nings, Hecticks, and the like.

§ 2. Give it thus. ℞ Of this Gelly of Snails, q. v. strong Cinnamon-water (but this, in a Hectick must be omitted) ℥j. Volatile Salt of Ox-flesh, gr. viij. mix for a Dose.

§ 3. If there be a violent Flux of the Bowels withal, give, gr. iij. or iv. of my Volatile Laudanum every Night going to Bed.

XV. Decoctum ad morsum Canis rabidi, A Decoction a∣gainst the Biting of a Mad Dog.

Bate.] ℞ Rue ℥vj. Gar∣lick, London Treacle, A. ℥iv. filing of Jupiter ℥iv. clear Ale lbiv. boil to the Con∣sumption of the half, and di∣gest a while. Let the sick take of the strained Decocti∣on six Spoonfuls twice a day for nine days together; and apply the Magma to the place affected.

Salmon.] § 1. Modus U∣tendi. ℞ Of this decoction five or six Spoonfuls or more: Pou∣der of the Liver of a mad Dog ℈j. ad ʒss. mix, and give it in the Morning fasting, and last at Night going to Bed.

§ 2. Or thus. ℞ Of this Decoction, q. v. Volatile Salt of the whole mad Dog, gr. vij. mix, and give it as the for∣mer; this has never been known to fail.

§ 3. This Volatile Salt is made from the whole Ani∣mal, being killed, then cut into thin bits, all the Flesh and Skin, and throughly dry∣ed, and at last distilled by Retort as we have taught in our Seplasium, Lib. 7. Cap. 60. Sect. 24. and Cap. 61. Sect. 6. of the same.

XVI. Decoctum Pacificum, A Decoction easing Pain.

Bate.] ℞ Salt of Tartar made with Nitre ℥viij. fresh Flowers of Corn-Poppy, Juni∣per-berries, Roots of black Hellebor, A. ℥viij. Aqua Be∣nedicta simple lbviij. boil with a gentle fire, (the Vessel being close covered or well clo∣sed) for twenty four hours: which being cooled strain out, thro' Hippocrates his Sleeve. Let three Spoonfuls of it be given at Bed-time, and five Spoonfuls every Morning, in a little White-wine, sweetned with Sugar.

Salmon.] § 1. This is Mat∣thews his Receipt which he published in his Ʋnlearned Alchymist many Years ago: but you have a more ex∣act Process thereof in our Pharm. Lond. 1. Lib. 4. Cap. 11. Sect. 23. which is more effectual to the purposes in∣tended.

§ 2. It eases all manner of Pains after an admirable manner, and prevails against Rheumatisms, and Pains of the Stone and Gout.

§ 3. It is singular also a∣gainst Fevers, and Surfeits; as also the Gripings of the Guts and Cholick, and may safely be given to Infants in small Dose. See the Aqua Benedicta, Cap. 1. Sect. 7. of this Book.

XVII. Decoctio Polychresta, A Decoction of many Ver∣tues.

Bate.] ℞ Roots of Poly∣pody of the Oak ℥iij. of Ci∣chory ℥ij. Roots of Monks Rhu∣barb ℥vj. Sena ℥ij. sweet Fen∣nel-seeds, Liquorice, A. ℥j. Raisons stoned ℥iv. Fountain-water, q. s. infuse and boil four hours; then strain. To lbiiss. of the strained Liquor add depurated Juice of Sea Scurvy-grass ℥viij. red Sugar, Manna, A. ℥iij. mix, and clarifie with Whites of Eggs. Dose, ℥iv. ad viij. early every Morn∣ing, for purifying the Blood.

Salmon] § 1. It is a good general Purger, yet with all purges but gently; and is of excellent use for such as can∣not swallow Pills, Bolus's, Pouders, &c.

§ 2. It is singular against the Scurvy, and all its Symp∣toms, as also against all Di∣seases which proceed from salt, sharp, acid, or tarta∣rous Humors, as the Dropsie, Jaundice, Rheumatism, Stone, Gout, &c.

§ 3. Modus Utendi. ℞ Of this Decoction ℥vj. black Cherry or Milk-water ℥iv. Salt of Scurvy-grass ℈j. mix for a Dose.

XVIII. Decoctum Preservato∣rium, A preservative De∣coction.

Bate.] ℞ Malaga-wine lbiij. Rue, M. j. black Pepper bruised, Ginger, A. ʒij. Nutmegs ʒj. boil to the Consumption of the third part: strain and add Venice-Treacle ʒij. Mithri∣date ʒj. strong Angelica-wa-℥iv. mix them. Dose, one Spoonful as a Preservative from the Plague; and three Spoonfuls at a time for the cure thereof.

Salmon.] § 1. Modus U∣tendi. R. Of this Decoction ℥ss. or more: Spiritus Aperiens, gut. 20. Carduus-water ℥ij. mix, for a Preservative Dose.

§ 2. R. Of this Decoction ℥ij. Aquae Bezoarticae nost. ℥ijss. Spirtius Aperiens, gut. 20. mix for a curative Dose.

§ 3. Or thus. ℞ Of this Decoction ℥iss. Aquae Mirabi∣lis ℥ij. Salis Tartari Vitriola∣ti, gr. viij. ad xij. mix, for the purpose last mention∣ed.

XIX. Decoctum ad Rach••ti∣dem, A Decoction for the Rickets in Children.

Bate.] ℞ Roots of Polypo∣die of the Oak, of Smallage, of Fennel, A. ℥j. Liquorice, Aniseed, A. ℥ss. Harts-tongue, Maiden-hair, Dodder, Beto∣ny, Celandine, Tamarisk, A. M. j. blew Currants ℥iij. Bar∣ley-water lbiv. boil to one half and strain. Two, three, or four Spoonfuls thereof are given at a time, twice or thrice a day; in the mean time purging once a Week with Syrup. de Cichorio cum Rhab.

Salmon.] § 1. Utendi Mo∣dus. ℞ Of this Decoction, q. s. Tincture of Antimony, gut. 12. Volatile Salt of Ʋ∣rine, gr. ij. or iij. mix, for a Dose in the Morning fast∣ing.

§ 2. Or thus. ℞ Of this Decoction, q. s. Rob of Raisons ℥ss. Spirit of Man's Blood or of Sal Armon. gut. 10. mix, for a Dose.

XX. Decoctum Rubiae Tin∣ctorum, Decoction of Mad∣der.

Bate.] ℞ Roots of Madder ℥ij. Aniseeds, Liquorice, A. ℥ss. Fountain-water lbiv. boil to one half and strain. Dose, ℥4 twice a day, for twenty days: It is a most powerful Cure for redness of the Face, Pustules, &c.

Salmon.] § 1. ℞ Of this Decoction ℥iv. Tincture of An∣timony, gut. 20. mix, for a Dose to be given Morning and Evening.

§ 2. ℞ Of this Decoction ℥iv. Tincture of Mars, Tin∣cture of Coral, A. gut. 20. Volatile Salt of Ʋrine, gr. iij. mix, for a Dose.

§ 3. Or thus. ℞ Of this Tincture ℥iv. Tincture of Ox∣galls, gut. 40. Pouder of Vi∣pers, gr. 20. mix, for a Dose to be given twice a day.

XXI. Decoctum Rubicundum, The Red Decoction.

Bate.] ℞ Harts-horn cal∣cin'd ℥j. Cochinele whole ʒss. Fountain-water, q. s. boil to lbiss. strain, add Cinnamon Barley-water ℥iss. best white Sugar, q. s. It is a draught often given in the Measles, Small-Pox, &c.

Salmon.] § 1. Though I would not have the Cochinele reduced to a subtil Pouder, yet I know by Experience, it is necessary that it should be bruised.

§ 2. It may be ordinarily given both day and night to quench Thirst: but once at night particularly thus: ℞ Of this Decoction ℥vj. Gutae Vinae nost. gut. 20. mix, for a Dose.

§ 3. The next Morning give it thus: R. Of this Decoction ℥iv. or vj. Spi∣ritus Anticolicus nost. gut. 20. mix, for a Dose: in the intermediate times give it alone.

XXII. * Decoctum Reguli, A Decoction of the Metal of Antimony.

Bate.] It is made by boil∣ling the Regulus of Antimony, or a Cup made of the same, weighing lbss. Plus minus, in White-wine lbiss. to the Con∣sumption of a third part. It is used for a Vomit.

Salmon.] § 1. If it was boiled in Water it would do nothing, but it is the Acid of the Wine, which ex∣tracts the Emetick property of the Regulus.

§ 2. It cleanses the Sto∣mach admirably of Acid, viscous and tartarous Hu∣mors, and is a Specifick in the Epilepsie, Apoplexy, Le∣thargy, Vertigo, Megrim, Palsie, and other Diseases of the Head and Brain.

§ 3. The whole quantity may be given to a strong Man, otherwise you must proportion the Dose to the Age and Strength of the Pa∣tient.

XXIII. * Decoctum Rhabar∣bari, Decoction of Rhu∣barb.

Bate.] ℞ Rhubarb ʒij. Cur∣rants bruised ℥iv. Roots of Sor∣rel ℥iij. sweet Fennel-seeds ʒj. Fountain-water lbiij. boil all to lbij. strain, and add white Sugar ℥j. clarifie, S. A. Dose, ℥4. thrice a day, in a Rheu∣matism, &c.

Salmon.] § 1. It opens Obstructions of Liver, Spleen, and other Bowels, carries off the Recrements of the first and second Concoctions, and strengthens the Tone of the Stomach, and other parts.

§ 2. It may be given, ad ℥vj. at a time, and that four times a day, either a••one or mixt with Milk-water, of o∣ther fit Vehicle.

XXIV. * Decoctum Scorbuti∣cum, A Decoction against the Scurvy.

Bate.] ℞ Cones of the Fir-tree, N^o iv. cut each of them into four parts: to which add Leaves of green Wheat ℥ij. White-wine lbiij. boil to lbij. strain, and being cold▪ put to it Spirit of Scurvy-grass ℥ss. Syrup of Oranges, and Syrup. de Pomis alterans, A. ℥iss. mix them. Dose, ℥4. twice or thrice a day.

Salmon.] § 1. It is an odd kind of Medicine, than which I am sure there are are many better: As for the Liquor of the green Wheat, I see not what a mighty power it has as a Remedy in this case.

§ 2. However to make it more effectual, after the De∣coction is made and strain∣ed it will be better, if you augment the Spirit of Scurvy-grass ad ℥iss. and leaving out the Syrupus de Pomis alterus, increase the Syrup of Oranges add ℥iv. or something more.

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XXV. * Decoctum ad Sitim, A Decoction to quench Thirst.

Bate.] ℞ Sorrel, M. ij. Fountain-water, q. s. boil to lbj. strain, and add the Juice of twelve Limons: Rhenish-Wine lb ij. white Sugar ℥iv. vel q. s. so as it may be made very grateful. It may be drank at pleasure.

Salmon.] § 1. It abates the heat of burning Fevers, and quenches Thirst admirably; but in my Opinion, might be drank more freely, if it was less sowre.

§ 2. It cuts tough Flegm, and opens Obstructions of the Lungs, causing a free breathing.

§ 3. It may be used where no Fevers is present, for it excites the Appetite, and causes a good Digestion: but if the Stomach seems to be too cold it will be good to add a little of our Aqua Be∣zoartica to it, or some such like.

XVI. Decoctum ad Strumas, A Decoction against the King's Evil.

Bate.] ℞ Herb Robert, Brook-lime, A. M. iij. dead Nettles, M. vj. Liquorice, Aniseeds, A. ℥j. Raisons ℥iv. Sena ℥iij. Catharmus ℥ij. A∣garick ʒvj. Fountain-water lbviij. infuse and boil to lbiv. Dose, ℥4. four times a day: and besides in the Interim (the purging Simples being omitted) it may be drank as ordinary drink: outwardly to the place affected apply Ʋnguentum Digitalis.

Salmon.] § 1. It is not only good against the King's-Evil, but also against Ca∣tarrhs, Rheumatisms, Gouts, and the Sciatica, and other like Pains in any part of the Body.

§ 2. It purges well, and carries off the Morbifick cause of rebellious Diseases almost to a Miracle.

§ 3. If you add Juniper-berries ℥iss. well bruised to the Composition, they will strangely augment the Ver∣tue of the Medicament.

XXVII. Decoctum Trauma∣ticum, A Wound Drink, or Drink for wounded People.

Bate.] ℞ Tops of Hyperi∣con, Pauls Betony, both sorts, Periwinkle, Agrimony, A▪ M. ij. Roots of China, Com∣frey, white Sanders, Nephri∣tick-wood, A. ℥j. Dates cut, N^o 30. Liquorice ℥ ss. infuse all for twelve hours in Lime-water, q. s. Strain to lbiv. thereof add Syrup of Mouse-Eare, Sy∣rup of the Juice of Fluellin, A. ℥ij. mix and keep it in a cold place. Dose, ℥iv. Horis Medicis.

Salmon.] § 1. You may drink it ℥vj. at a time in the Morning fasting: as much an hour before Dinner: the like at five in the After∣noon: and ℥vj. last going to Bed.

§ 2. But if you would have it to have a certain O∣peration, you ought to add to every Dose, of Aqua Mi∣rabilis (or some such like spirituous Cordial-water) ℥j. and then it will do won∣ders, and be almost of ten∣fold Vertue to what it was before.

§ 3. There are but few, who truly understand the great Vertues of S. V. in the healing of Wounds and Ulcers, whether inward or outward; but such as do, know what I say to be true.

XXVIII. *Decoctum ad Tussim, A Decoction against a Cough.

Bate.] ℞ Leaves of Hounds-tongue, M. iv. Hyssop, Mai∣den-hair, Colts-foot, A. M. j. Aniseed, Liquorice, A. ʒvj. Barley-water lbvj. boil to lbiv. strain, and sweeten with Su∣gar-Candy, q. s. Dose, ℥iv. three or four times a day.

Salmon.] § 1. Modus U∣tendi. ℞ Of this Decoction ℥iv. Tincture of Catechu ℥ss. Spirit of Opium ʒiij. mix, for a Dose to be taken as need shall require.

§ 2. At Night going to Bed give it thus. ℞ Of this Decoction ℥iv. Tincture of Ca∣techu ℥iss. Guttae Vitae nost. gut. 30. mix them for a Dose.

§ 3. Outwardly bathing very hot with it, it eases pains of the Gout.

XXIX. * Decoctum Ʋlmi, A Decoction of Elm-bark.

Bate.] ℞ The inner Bark of the Elm-tree new gathered ℥iv. Fountain-water lbiij. boil to one half; to the Rubicund strained Liquor (which will be like Claret-wine) add Syrup of Rasp-berries, and Syrup of Mulberries, A. ℥iss. mix them for a most excellent Gar∣garism. It is good against the Roughness and Soreness of the Tongue, the Thrush, all affects of the Mouth from Heat, and Ulcers of what kind soever: being drank as common Drink, mixt with a little White-wine, it has cured the Leprosie, and Elephantiasis. It causes a very stinking kind of Sweat.

Salmon.] § 1. 'Tis with∣out doubt an excellent thing for all Distempers of the Mouth and Throat, but may sometimes be advanced in Vertue for those Purposes by adding a little Claret-Wine to it.

§ 2. If inwardly taken against a Leprosie, &c. you ought to give with it Morn∣ing and Night ʒss. or ℈ij. of Pouder of Vipers, by which means it will become a Specifick in that case.

§ 3. Mixt also with a proportional quantity of Spi∣rit of Opium, and Salt of Vipers, it becomes a famous Sudorifick.