Bazilica chymica, & Praxis chymiatricæ, or, Royal and practical chymistry in three treatises : wherein all those excellent medicines and chymical preparations are fully discovered, from whence all our modern chymists have drawn their choicest remedies : being a translation of Oswald Crollius, his Royal chymistry, augmented and inlarged by John Hartman : to which is added his Treatise of signatures of internal things, or, A true and lively anatomy of the greater and lesser world : as also, The practice of chymistry of John Hartman, M.D., augmented and inlarged by his son / all faithfully Englished by a lover of chymistry.

Royal (a) Chymistry.

THE Curation of all Discases (b) pertinently to use the Signifi∣cant Expressions of P. Severinus) is two sold, viz. Universal and Particular.

UNIVERSAL, Is that which exterminates the Roots of Diseases, howsoever implanted in Humane Bodies, whether He∣reditary from the Parents seed, or afterwards generated from evil use of aliment, or otherwise caused by External Impressions. This is performed by the Natural Balsome of remedies, consenta∣neous to Humane Nature, (d) by Resolving, Consuming, and Dissipating the semi∣nary Tinctures of Impurities; but Corroborating, Consolidating, and Preserving the Innate Balsome; for (according to Paracelsus) as long as the Radical Humor is not di∣minished, no Disease is perceived. * 1.1 And whil'st every kind of Malady, is removed by one and the same Medicine, Plu∣ralities, Particularities, and Orders of Indications, have no place.

Not without cause therefore Lully saith, that one Supreme and Universal Medicament, to which all particular Medicines are reduced, may be administred to Humane Bodies, without the knowledge of the Distemper; because prudent Nature, by her own instinct hath given to it, Virtues of curing all natural In∣firmities, and of rectifying her self. There are four principal (e) kinds of Diseases, exaited (f) and confirmed, which absolutely need Universal Curation, (viz. Epilepsy, Gout, Dropsy, Lepronsy) to which stock, all other inferiour Diseases, as to Fountains and Principals are deduced. This Universal Cure is to be desired: but very (g) few are worthy of this Divine Gift. Raymund Lully diligently and faithfully adviseth Physicians to strive for perfection, and seek after the Universal Medicine, which is the only Sana∣tive of every Infirmity, (h) and the perfect Confortative of Spiritual Virtues, since that in it, as in one proper Subject is made a real and Universal Conjunction, Con∣gregation, and Collection of all operative Virtues, of the whole Medicine in the course of Nature; which Virtues are distributed by three natural familiar means, (i) other∣wise particularly, or without Order, Who so hath (k) an Antidote for all Diseases in this World, the same hath the Gift of God, which is an Everlasting, Incomparable, and Innumerable Treasure.

What Infirmity soever is not by the administration of this natural competent Aux∣liary

cured, (where this help is denied, w••must consider it, as the finger of God;) the evil notwithstanding is rendred more tolerable, till it shall please the Almighty to grant deliverance.

PARTICULAR, is, which doth not always extirpate the Roots themselves, (l) or Seminal Tinctures, but very often manifests its virtue in mitigating Dolours, Symptomes, and Paroxisms, prohibiting their growth, not suffering them to come to Ex∣altation, appointing Evacuations of Excrements; and comforting debilitate Nature, with corroborating Remedies, consentaneous to the natural Spirits, often varied ac∣cording to diversity of Distempers. Nevertheless, this particular cure, is not to be con∣temned; for it often, in most grievous Diseases, performes the Office of the Universal; because God by his great mercy hath manifested certain particular and general secrets, some which in themselves, contain the nature of the whole Heavens, (m) others of the whole Air, (n) and others also of the whole Earth, (o) by which, Diseases are easily known and cured: for Specifick and Appropriate Remedies made Spiritual, do often emulate the Universal Medicine, destroy the Roots of Impurities, and confirm the Virtue of the Natural Balsome. So as we shall be happy in defect of the Univer∣sal, if we may at tain to particular, subalternate, specifick and individual Species of Curations. Thus far Severinus.

Material Diseases are (p) expel'd in a particular way.

First, By Universal Emunctuaries, through which, by the help of Remedies, (q) Na∣ture is wont to repress and expel the Sickly matter, in the seven following ways, viz. By

• Vomatives.
• Catharticks.
• Diureticks.
• Diaphoreticks.
• Confortatives.
• Anodynes.
• Odorificks.

Secondly, In a particular way, Diseases are removed by appropriate and Specifick Remedies, (r) such as these, Specifick

• Of the principal Members of Mans Body.
• Capital, viz.
  • Epileptick.
  • Apoplectick.
• Ophthalmick.
• Odontalgick.
• Pectoral.
• Cordial.
• Stomachal.
• Uterine.
• Febrile.
• Pestilential.
• Podagrical.
• Nephritical.
• Hydropical.
• Dysenterical.
• Venereal.
• Venenate.
• Vulnerary, Ulcerous, Pustulous.

(a) This Book is Intituled, Royal Chymistry, for as the Royal Court of a King or Pri••, is most Magnificently and Sumptuously furnished, with most precious Utensils, and Necessa∣ries. So this Book is furnished with no other, but the choicest singular Remedies *.

(b) In the Preface, these words of Severinus the Dane are used, from the 14. Chap. of Idea Med, Phllof. Many think Peter Severinus not to be the Author of Idea, but rather Pratenses, whose Verse annexed to the end thereof, being compared with the whole Writing, seems to declare the same.

(c) Seed must be distinguished from Sperme. Sperme is the whole Substance, discern∣able by sight, but the Seed is a peculiar part, in every Grane, or Sperme, unperceivable.

(d) Remedies ought to be like the Natural Balsome, this is a principal Axiom of Physici∣ans, declared by Hippocrates in his Introduction to the Method of Healing, lib. 2. de flati∣bus & 2. aph. 22. By Contraries, contraries are Remedied; Opposite to this seems the say∣ing of Hermeticks, like are cured by their like; but here is no appearance of Contrar••ety, if both be rightly understood. For Medicines ought to be like to Nature, or the Balsome and na∣tive heat, which, in expelling the Disease, they should help, but to the Disease it self, they must be contrary.

(c) All Distempers are

The four Simple Diseases, to which all other Diseases are re∣fer'd. Viz.

• 1. Leprosy with which of Affinity are all Di∣seases of the Skin, as
  • ...All Vlcers, Itch, Scab, Scabs, Alopecia, Scurf of the Head, Scales, Clefts or Chops,
  • ...Foulness of the Skin, Firy Sores, * 1.2
  • ...Whelks, the dead Evil, Cancer, Car∣buncle, Fellon, Inflamation, Vitila∣go, Morphew, Scurviness, Running Sore of the Head,
  • ...Gutta-rosacea, Ringworms, Tetters, and such like.
• 2. The Gout is accom∣panied with
  • ...Cholicks, Gravel in the Reins, all Dolours of the Teeth, Arthrites, Dolorous fluctions, Pains of the Head, and such like.
• 3. Dropsy, of Affini∣ty therewith, are
  • ...Fevers.
  • ...Imposthumes of the Womb,
  • ...Jaundies.
  • ...Chachexies of every kind.
• 4. Epilepsy, to which are referr'd Diseases of the head and others, as
  • ...Chatarrhs, Paralysy, Palvitation of the Heart, Cramp, Vertigo, Melancholy, Apoplexy, Suffocation of the Womb.

Mixt and transplant∣ed, whence

• ...Podagrical Chatarrhs.
• ...Paralysys.
• ...Leprousness,
• ...Arthritick Fevers.
• ...New Diseases,
  • ...The Frenck Sickness, or Lues venerea,
  • ...English Sweats,
  • ...Petechia, Prunella,
  • ...Dysentery, Pleurisy.

Or, Diseases are

• ...First, or only
  • ...Epilepsy.
  • ...Gout.
  • ...Dropsy.
  • ...Leprousy.
• ...Secondary, and all depending.

(f) Therefore are also called Astrale.

(g) Arguments of such as deny the Universal Medicine, may be seen described by Doringius, in lib. de Medicina & Medicis.

(h) Yet Experience teaches, that if in too great a Dose it be exhibited, it causeth death, though most pleasantly. Therefore it most certainly takes away all sense of pain.

(i) Vegetables, Minerals, and Animals.

(k) Arnoldus Villanovus is reported to have had it, and Basilius the Monk, who con∣cealing its name, called it Asa-Phalaja, as if he had called it 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉, that is, Security. Paracelsus, and others, also Crollius confesses that he saw, and tasted it, with Michael Sandivogius of Polonia.

(l) Sometimes the Roots and Seminal Tinctures are removed by this particular Cure.

(m) As Gold hath the Signature of the Celestial Sun.

(n) As May Dew.

(o) Ros Solis.

(p) Which are joyned with the Impurities, and Tartar within the body.

(q) Another Cure is

• ...A universal and perfect ablation of all Impurities, or Roots of Diseases, by an unnecessary comix∣tion placed in the natural Body, which is per∣formed by the Natural Balsome of Remedies, consentaneous to humane Nature, by resolving, consuming, and dissipating the Tinctures of Seminary Impurities, but strengthening, consoli∣dating, and preserving the Innate Balsome of the Microcosm: and this is required in Diseases.
  • ...Hereditary and which are come to perfection.
  • ...Perfected as
    • ...Epilepsy,
    • ...Gout,
    • ...Dropsy.
    • ...Leprousy.
• ...A particular, which doth not always Extirpate the Roots themselves, or Seminal Tinctures: but very often manifests its virtue, in mitigating Dolours, Symptoms, and Paroxisms, prohibiting their increase, not suffering them to come to Exaltation, appointing Evacuations of Excrements, and comforting debilitate Nature, with Corroborating Remedies. This hath place in the Diseases hereafter named, which as yet are not come to perfection, and in such as are either of the same kind, or of affinity to them.

1. Universal Curation, is made by Ablation, Resolution, and Annihilation, also process must be made as in the Particular.

Ablations, Resolutions, and Annihilations are made by

• 1. Vomitories.
• 2. Catharticks.
• 3. Diureticks.
• 4. Diophoreticks.

2. The Universal Cure is performed, by Corroborating the natural Balsome, by Consolidations, Regenerations, Refections of natural vigour, Humectations, and by such things as remove the Malignity.

All these are performed Particularly by

• ...Confortatives,
• ...Anodynes,
• ...With addition of Sweet Odours
• ...Moistning things allay∣ing heat.
• ...Things quenching thirst.
• ...Opening a Vein.

Particular Curation is only made by Specificks. But these Specificks have always Ʋniversal properties for they take away, resolve, and consume; they are also particular, and singu∣lar, in all and every individual part.

(r) Remedies Chymical, and Specifick.

First, they must be rightly prepared. Secondly, being rightly prepared, they must be exhi∣bited in convenient Vehicles. Thirdly, These also must be given in a just dose and quantity.

Also these Specificks, or more special Remedies are so ordained, as that they are not admini∣stred with happy success, unless by the Physician who is well instructed in the Method of Heal∣ing;

whence, as Crollius argues, it is no wonder, if Empericks, without diseretion apply∣ing these Notable Medicaments, attain not the desired end.

I. Ʋniversal Digestives or Maturative Medicaments.

IN Diseases, (a) which consist of moveable, (b) superficiary Impurities, which have not fixed roots, (c) nor are come (d) to difficult Coagulations, known by the signatures of the Dolours, (e) and inconstant and suddain violence of Symptomes, such are, very many (f) Fevers, Catarths, Coughs, Hoarsness, and such like Aflects, which need not the help of Digestives, but may safely, and suddainly be removed by purging, and cleansing Remedies. But high Feverish (g) Impurities, and I••flammati∣ons, which have more difficult Tinctures, difficultly resolvible, because the re••tions, and coagulations of the Vapours are fixed, (which are very often latent in puts (h) suspected, and consentaneous to the Minera's of such Distempers,) are most sa••ly and conveniently cured, by the Digestion of Hippocrates, Mitigation of Paracel••, or Epicrasin of Galen, for these curative indications are of like virtue; and have not the crude faculties of common-purging Medicaments, which, acting with their cru'e and corporeal spirits, exasperate the fervent heats of diseased spiritual Impurities. After the fervency is abated, and the resolved matter admits of a suitable coagulation, ••∣cause the spirits are at liberty, Purgations easily operate.

In Chronical Diseases, (i) as Epilepsies, Quartanes, Cholicks, Gravel in the Reins, Gouts, and all Tartarous affects, Dropsy, and all Leprous-affects with their Radical Im∣purities, are by Resolution, not Digestion, properly and principally cured. For here signs of Digestion are in vain (k) expected: the cure must be instituted, with Resolu∣tion, Consumption, Destruction, and Ablation; which, with Mitigation annexed, will more (l) happily be effected. But many species of the aforesaid Diseases, (m) by rea∣son of the violence of Symptomes, and Inflammations, require Indications of concocti∣on and (n) contemperation: and in this case Hippocrates prescription is of force, viz. Digestives (o) are only to be used, where increase of the Disease requires.

(a) Presently purge in distempers, which consist of moveable superficial Impurities, known by Signatures of the dolours, and inconstant, and suddain violence of Symptomes. But where there are more dangerous and inflammatory Impurities, first use Concoction.

(b) Such as are easily removed.

(c) Which are not venenated.

(d) Obstructions.

(e) By Impressions and Tinctures.

(f) As of the Stomack, Reins, and Ephemera.

(g) Quotidians, and Quartanes.

(h) Which were before obnoxious to these Distempers, and in whom, already part of the evil causing the disease abides, which from any other external Consentaneous cause, easily re∣covers strength, and is thereby rendred more powerfully evil.

(i) Viz. Beginning.

(k) From the beginning, or at first.

(l) If digesting be added.

(m) All Symptomes, and Accidents.

(n) Diseases that are called Chronical, * 1.3 of themselves need not these Digestions, but with respect to their Symptomes they may. Also in Ʋngarick and lignant Fevers, Concoction is not to be expected.

(c)〈…〉〈…〉 Dis••ases do 〈◊〉〈◊〉 〈…〉〈…〉, which 〈◊〉〈◊〉

• 1. In moveable Impurities.
• 2. In Superficiary.
• 3. Having fixed Roots, as
  • ...Fevers of the Ventricle.
  • ...Catarrhs.
  • ...Coughs, Hoarsaess.
• 4. In sharp diseases, or such as are more dangerous, in which the impurities are movable, by resolving.
• 5. In such as easily yield to Medicine, and are not come to difficult Coagulations, as
  • ...Sharp Fevers.
  • ...Imposthumations.

Such as they not the crude faculties of Purging Medicines, want digesti∣on, such are

• 1. These that have most hard Tinctures, which have s••xed coagulated Vapours difficulty resolvible.
• 2. Chronical Diseases of themselves want not, but, with respect to their Symptomes they do. These therefore do, and do not, want Concoction.

Con••tion is Treated of by Hippocrates, in lib. de veteri Medicina. Concoctions are per∣formed by contemperation, mixtion and mutual digestion of things permixed.

Vitriolate Tartar (a).

℞. Salt (b) of Tartar most white, dissolved, filtred and coagulated often, accord∣ing to the Chymical Art, with water of Agrimony; (c) for Example thus: ℞ ℥iiij of this dissolve it, * 1.4 in a Cellar, upon a Marble (or Beneficio manicae) into an Oyl. Having this Oyl pure, ℞. Oyl of Vitriol (d) exceedingly well rectified ℥ij, and in a large Glass instill it drop by drop (e) upon the Oyl of Tar∣tar: * 1.5 then make a most white Coagulum, draw off the supernating humidity, with gentle heat, to the consistency of a Salt, so thou hast fixt, white, Vitriolate, Tartar (f).

OBSERVATIONS.

1. A mean must be observed in pouring the Oyl of Vitriol, least the tast of the re∣percussive Salt, be too sharp, but it must be rather somwhat nauseous: for if two much Oyl of Vitriol be poured in, it purges not out all; otherwise, it operates by the four Emun∣ctuories, as by Vomiting, by the (g) Excrements, (if mixed (h) with Purging Medicaments) also by Urine and Sweat.

2. It is absolutely necessary, by a Glass with a very (i) streight neck, to pour on the Oyl of Vitriol, so as by certain Artifice, it may very leisurely, and successively, instill upon the Oyl of Tartar, hereby you will find, that the good Spirits will be retained, which otherwise, by the mutual heat of an hasty mixture, by Evaporation, elevate them∣selves, and vanish.

3. The Glass by the conjunction of these two Fires, waxeth hot above-measure. (k) By the like mutual heat, * 1.6 it is observed, the Epilepsy is generated, viz. when the spirit of Life in the Microcosm, is disturbed with Heterogeneal heats, the like boyling is perceived (l).

4. Who so would add, to two (m) parts of Oyl of Tartar, one part of Salt, or Liquor of Coralls, must add it, before the Oyl of Vitriol be instil'd thereon.

A Digestive of this Vitriolate Tartar may be prepared, after the following man∣ner, which in urgent necessity, must preceed (n) purging Medicaments.

℞. Vitriolate Tartar ℥j. Dissolve it in two (o) small measures of Wine, adding of the ••tion of Raisons, and Cinamon, according to pleasure.

Of this mixture, give two or three dayes, (p) if need be, in the morning after the taking a rere Egg, one (q) draught, at dinner, another, and the third about the Even∣ing. Afterward a Cathartick of Panchymagogon may be exhibited. In all Fevers, and also in the Quartane, it is wonderful excellent, for it most Powerfully resolves the Tar∣tar (r) in mans body.

Virtues of the Vitriolate Tartar.

1. In Hemicrania, Jaundies, and all Obstructions of the Bowels, it must be exhibit∣ed to the sick for certain dayes together in the mornings, in * 1.7 Wine, or other (s) appropriate Liquor, and if need be, the Dose encreased.

2. In the Stone, it is given in Water of Wild-Alexander, or Pellitory of the Wall, or White-wine (t).

3. It is a most efficacious Dioppilative of the Reines, ℈ss. of it, (u) with Julipe of Roses ℥ij, and water of Cinamon ℥ss, (w) being mixed and applyed.

4. In Contractures and Obstructions of the Veines, taking their beginning from Tar∣tar, this is excellent being certain times exhibited in water of the Decoction of Raisons and Cinamon. Dose (x) 6 or 8 granes.

5. It provokes Sweat in Water of Cardu-Bened. or White-wine.

6. In the Dropsy, (y) gross and Whey-like Humours are hereby expelled, thus: ℞. ℈ j. and mix it with ℥ss. of Solutive Honey of Roses, of Wine essencified with Ele. campane (z) ℥ij. Give this (aa.)

7. In suppression of the Menses (bb.)

℞. ℈ j. Give it in Syrrup of * 1.8 Motherwort, or Betony, or mix it in Honey of Roses dissolved in Peneroyal-water.

8. Also it may be profitably exhibited in Fevers (cc.)

9. It purgeth by the inferiour parts, and removes all Obstructions, if mixed with Catharticks, or exhibited in Solutive Syrup of Roses, or Violets, or with Solutive Ho∣ney of Roses.

10. In Melancholy, (dd) and hardness of the Spleen, it is given in appropriate wa∣ters. (ee) Dose from ℈ss, to the full Dose. (ff.) In Metheglin for amending the taste, it is most commodiously exhibited.

(a) Salt of Tartar, Vitriolate, or essencified fixed Salt of Tartar.

(b) Salt of Tartar is made, by Calcination to a whiteness, from the Caput Mortuum, after distillation of Spirit of Tartar, which is afterward by being placed in a Cellar, or other moist place dissolved into an Oyl per diliquium. Some, instead of Salt of Tartar, take Cream of Tartar, according, to the Prescript of Quercetanus, and others.

(c) Or other expedient water, as of Succory, Endive, &c.

(d) Or common, or of Copper, and Iron, touching which we treat below, in the Stoma∣chal Specifick.

(e) By reason of their great heat; for if they be hastily and unconsiderately mixt, these Contraries do so fight among themselves, that by reason of the great boyling, occasioned by their exceeding heat, a large Glass is very much shaken, or broke thereby. Whil'st you hear no noise in the Vessel, you may pour in the Oyl of Vitriol.

(f) Also it may be thus prepared: ℞. Tartar calcined, extract a Salt with distill'd Rain water: of this Liquor ℞ ℥ij. Spirit of Vitriol without Oyl and Phlegm ℥iij instill this into the Liquor of Tartar leisurely; no Coagulum will precipitate the bottom, but abstract a part, and Evaporate it, then what remains in the bottom will be like little stones. Or, to rectified Salt of Tartar pour Spirit of Vitriol, abstract it, only drawing off the Phlegme; re∣peat

th•• so long, untill the Spirit of Vitriol, after distillation he intires and wholly freed from all its Acrimony. Note: If Salts of Vegetables exceedingly well cleansed and purged from all Impurities, be dissolved in proper distill'd water, and afterward joyned with them best Spirit of Vitriol, and in the preparation process made, as is even now declared, an excel∣ent digesting, yea almost a proper purging Powder may be prepared, which in Fevers, and other Diseases will be most profitable.

(g) Seldom by Vomiting, unless the Ventricle abound with corrupt Humours.

(h) If with Extraction or Rosin of Scammony it be mixed, or impregnated with Tin∣cture of the same. See Praxi of our Edition.

(i) This is useless, the drops can scarcely be so retained.

(k) Viz. Of Nature and Potentials.

(l) See Libavius synt. tom. 1. page 353. where he with vehemency instances this place, to uphold his own custome thereby.

(m) This observation is not necessary.

(n) In Chronical, and Diuturnal Diseases.

(o) Rather in one.

(p) Or more, and sometimes to 14 dayes.

(q) It needs not.

(r) By the Tartar is understood a certain obstruction, for where obctruction is, there also is Tartar, as some think, others think the contrary.

(f) ℞. Of Hen-broth 10 spoonfulls, heat it in a Porringer over a gentle fire, add a con∣venient Dose of Vitriolate Tartar, and with a Silver Spoon continue stirring it till it be dis∣solved, and the Broth be made sharp. Also to render it more pleasant, add a little Oyl of Cinamon.

To this universal Digestive of equal virtue is Cream, or Christalls of Tartar, which for∣merly by Quercetanus was called by this name. Beguinus in Tyrocinio calls it essential Salt of Tartar. The Man••er of preparing it, is thus: The most white crude Tartar, grossly bruised, and very well wash't in simple water, until all the Impurities be removed, and the Powder remain very white without any filth; must afterward be put in a large Earthen Pan, and covered a hands breadth with clear Fountain water, and boiled a little, till it seem to be covered all over with a Skin, then it must be removed from the fire, and set in a cool place, where the Christals leisurely will appear, which must afterward be removed and col∣lected, together with the little stones, which under the water cleave to the sides of the Pan, these, when dryed, must all be reduced to pouder: (this Cream is very profitable for such, as with difficulty purge by the inferiour parts.) This boyling and collection of the Skin and Chrystals must be••r peated often, till a sufficient quantity be gathered. This is a Principal Deoppilative, for, by the Tartars acting in the Spleen, and Mesentery Veins, the Belly is kept soluble, the Dose must be often repeated. In all other Virtues, it is equivalent to Vi∣triolate Tartar.

Outwardly Unctions must be adhibited thus: ℞. Oyl of Capers ʒj, Oyl of Violets ℥ss. Pow∣der of Harts-torgue, and Binde-weed of each ʒj, Saffron ℈ss, white Wax a convenient quan∣tity. Make the Unguent. But if the Ostruction be Contumacious, a Plaister made of Am∣moniack, dissolved in Vineagar of Squills, and spread upon Leather, must be applyed. For these do wonderfully dissolve Obstructions, and help the diseased. See Praxin of our Edi∣tion, page—

(t) Of Onions, Stawberies, or Saxifrage.

(u) Or ℈ j.

(w) Or ʒiiij.

(x) By repeating it Morning, Noon, and Evening, for many days together, the Cure is happily effected, Especially if ℈ j of Spirit of Tartar be added. See below of Spirit of Tartar Tit. 5. of Diaphoreticks.

(y) Viz. Confirmed.

(z) Of the Root, which is of Excellent use in the Dropsy.

(aa) It must be often repeated, till the Disease decline.

(bb) At the precise time, according to the Versicle.

Luna vetus veteres, Juvenes nova Luna repurgat.

(cc) Especial in tedious Fevers, and in the Cachexy, and such distempers as incline to the Dropsy. Also in Melencholy and Phlegmatick Fevers it may be given with Oximel, or Burrage water. It is not judged convenient for Cholerick persons.

(dd) Viz. Hypochondriack.

(ee) Of Harts-tongue, Binde-need, and Flowers of Linum. It will be very properly mixt with Leaves of Galyopsis. Galyopsis is a Specifick in affects of the Spleen: I believe it to be Malzatella, or yellow Archangel. See Praxin of our Edition, page

ff Dose rather from ℈ j. to ℈ij.

II. Vomitories.

TO incite Vomiting, Antimonial, Vittiolate, and Helleborine (a) Faculties are of singular use, for these leave no depraved matter in the Ventricle, but all (b) im∣purities do eradicate (c).

A most Excellent Vomitory of Hellebore, is described by the Famous Physician Conradinus, in lib. of Ungarick Fevers: In this place we treat of Vitriol; and a little after follow the preparations of Antimony.

(a) White Hellebore.

(b) That is, all Humours.

(c) The process of Conradinus his Vomotory is thus; For in the said Book it is found imperfect. ℞. Root of Bryony, and Sow-bread, of each ℥ij, white Hellebore ℥j. These Roots being first very well washt, and afterward dryed in the shade, reduce to Powder, pour upon it Spirit of Wine, to cover it 2 or 3 singers. Set it in Balneo for certain dayes in Digestion, then distill it by Alembeck with gentle heat; this being done, take out the Feces, dry them, and reduce to Powder, upon which again pour the Spirit of Wine before distill'd off, and leave it for some time in a hot place, the Glass being exceedingly well closed, and afterward filter it. This is the true Vomitory of Conradinus. Its use is thus. Cut off the extremes of 2 or 3 Feathers, which moisten in this water for a little time, these, thus imbibed, immerge in a draught of Malmsy, or other rich Wine. Afterward give the sick to drink of the Wine, the Feathers being first wrung out into it, and he will vomit freely.

Gilla (a) of Theophrastus, or, Salt of Vitriol.

Chrystals of Vitriol, prepared of Copper or Iron (as a little after is described in the Stomachal Specifick) resolved in the acid Phlegme (b) which first comes off in the Distillation of Common Vitriol, and together circulated for 8 dayes. Of this circulate Liquor is given from ℈ j to ʒss. or ℈ij (c).

This Liquor far more Efficatious, and Commodiously operates, than the Salt of com∣mon Vitriol, or Goslariensis, by what means soever (d) extracted from the Caput Mor∣tuum.

(a) This is called Gilla by Paracelsus in lib. of Natural things, Chapt. 8. where he Treats of the Faculties of Crude Vitriol, and Colchotharis, (otherwise it is called Der roth Peinty,) Grilla rather than Gilla, this seems to be a name secretly given to Vitriol: But the Liquor of Vitriol, which is so excellent in those great Affects of the Brain, as Vertigo, Phrensy, Mania, &c. In 3 and 4. Chap. 2. he calls an Arcanum, which is Extracted of Gilla. Whether it be called, by this, or the other name, it matters not: For, without doubt, Pa∣racelsus, in the former place understood Crude Vitriol, because another different Species may be made of Mars and Venus. Also the Dose by him perscribed, is only 6 Comets, that is, 3 Drops, which perhaps make 1 grane and ••, which he saith must be repeated, if Vomiting he not procured by the former. Therefore this Dose of our Author is too great, and is only proper for Crude Vitriol often washed, and exhibited in water of the lesser Century, which chiefly hath Emetick operations: but in Vitriol dissolved, and Chrystallised, the same Dose must be used as is prescribed by Paracelsus.

Sharp Phlegme of Vitriol.

(b) Acid and Aromatick Phlegme of Vitriol: That which is in the following manner pre∣pared, is best.

℞. Of the best blew Vitriol a convenient quantity, distill of the Phlegme by Alembeck in Ashes, so as none of the Spirits may ascend with it: the same Phlegme again pour upon the Caput Mortuum, often cohobate it, and the seventh time urge it a little more strongly. This water acquires to it self a delightful Odour, especially if after the last distillation, it be for some time circulated with moderate heat.

It is otherwise an Arcanum, in pain of the Head, and Epilepsy, if half a spoonful be ta∣ken in the morning fasting, and late at night, by it self: It also kindly opens the Belly.

With this Phlegm, Gilla of Paracelsus, and Vomitive Vitriol, may more rightly be ad∣ministred.

Note: In exhibiting Vitriolate Vomitorys, care must be taken not to give it in the Asthma, and other Affects of the Breast. For Crude Vitriol is venomous, causing the Asthma, and of∣tentimes by Suffocation Death it self.

Such as use Crude Vitriol for recovering hoarse Speech, are at length afflicted with griev∣ous Diseases caused thereby.

(c) It is seldom given above ℈ j.

(d) For these extracted Salts are rarely efficacious.

But the Salt of Vitriols, which is extracted only from the Caput Mortuum, out of which flowers of Sulphur by Sublimation are elevated, of which we hereafter treat, in the Pestilential Specifick, exhibited with Fennel-water, or Wine, from 6. granes to 8. or 10. doth very easily procure Vomiting, sometimes purges downwards, and sometimes by Sweat.

White (a) Vomitive Vitriol.

Or, Dissolve white Vitriol in Rain-water, and Evaporate it, till it (b) appear all over crusted, afterward set it for four dayes in a cold place, and it will begin to Chry∣stallise (c), gather the Chrystalls, and again evaporate the Water as before: this labor, by Coagulating, and Dissolving, must be repeated the third time exactly: Lastly, pro∣ceed three times in the same manner with Rose-water. Which being done, drye the Chrystalls over a gentle heat, and they will spontaneously become a white powder. This is a Lenitive Vomitory, and a kindly (d) purger of the Brain.

Use and D••se of Gilla and Salt of Vitriol.

If of Gilla, ℈ j. must be taken (e) with Wine, this doth (f) speedily procure Vo∣miting, whereby the Stomach is unburthened, and the natural Vigour preserved, and no detriment at all procured thereby (g). In Fevers (h). In Maw-worms (i).

In all kinds of Infirmities of the Ventricle (k).

In Salt Defluxions.

In Synovia: here ʒj. may be exhibited in a (l) Draught of Beer.

In the Pest. (m). In Dolours of the Back, ʒss. in hot Wine (n).

It helps in cure of green-Wounds, if continually (o) for four mornings together, ʒss. be taken in hot Beer.

Dose of either from ℈ j. to ℈ij. with respect to Sex (p), and Complexion.

The Salt may be mixt with Sugar-Candy, and (q) afterward dissolved in Fennel-water, and given hot.

Also it may be given in Flesh-broath, in a draught of Beer, or (r) Wine, in Water mixt with Honey, or in conserve of Roses.

In Children for the Worms, 4, 5, or 8. granes, may be exhibited in a spoonful of Malmsey-Wine.

This Medicament operates variously, viz. (s) by Vomiting, by Siedge, also some∣times it procures Sweats, and causes Sleep.

(a) By the Germanes it is called Salitzstein over Augenstrein, from its use in Affects of the Eyes.

(b) Swimming a top.

(c) This is difficultly done.

(d) Because it purges all Fluxions.

(e) Rich-wine, a little rectified with infusion of Galangal, or Nutmegs.

(f) Not alwayes because Natures are diverse.

(g) This is very much to be doubted, for, Experience provet, that this Gilla, or Vomito∣ry, doth exceedingly hurt the sight, yea so, as in some, who have very often used it, their sight hath been plainly lost.

(h) With Water of the lesser Century, Cardu. Bened. and Endive.

(i) With Water of St. Johns-wort, Tansy, and a Decoction of Harts-horn.

(k) In Water of Majoran, Betony, and Melissa.

(l) Wine is hurtful in Synovia, but Beer, by reason of the Hops and Barley, (the De∣coction whereof, may also be outwardly applyed,) by a Specifick property, is very beneficial.

(m) With Water of Cardu. Bened. and Meadow-sweet; a Suffumigation of Vitriol very much corrects the Air.

(n) Wine is not very convenient, by reason of the Fever, which for the most part is wont to attend Dolours of the Reins, from whence Dolours of the Back are occasioned: But if no Fever be, it may be given in Wine, otherwise in Fennel-water.

(o) If so be the bones be not also hurt.

(p) This Dose, in urgent necessity, may in eight or ten dayes be doubled or trebled. Also it may be as often repeated.

(q) Such is a Penotum, thus made ℞. Salt of Vitriol ʒss. dissolve it in Convenient water, add a sufficient quantity of Sugar-Candy, filter it, and give it the sick blood warm, it will cause Vomiting without Dolour.

(r) In the Epilepsy, it must be given in water of Flowers of Peony or Missletoe. In Suffo∣cation of the Matrix in Water of Mug-wort, or Buglosse-wine; for by its sharpness, it re∣pells

the putrilaginous vapours of the Matrix. In Poisons, it is given in Water of St. Johns∣wort impregnated with tincture of Saffron.

(s) Not with respect to the Medicament, but by reason of the disparity of Subjects.

Aqua Benedicta.

Martin Ruland the Father, in his Century of Emperical Curations, very often men∣tions his Aqua Benedicta, which he also calls Vomitory and Ruptory, and in Century 5. Curat. 5.95. he saith, it is compounded of Crocus of Metals; of which the quan∣tity of a Pea, being macerated in Water, Wine, Beer, or Methegline; of which in∣fusion afterward; or else boil'd in these Liquors) being streined is given to drink from ℥ss, to ℥ij. What this Crocus of Metals is, or how prepared, very many have eagerly desired to know, * 1.9 even to this day; whence Commen∣taries made by divers, have been extant thereabout, who have also been of Different Opinions. See Josephus Quercetanus in Pharmacopoea Chap. 7. in the end de Aquis. Also in Alexicacum Tyrocinium Chymicum Chap. 12. lib. 2. which is published with my Notes communicated to Dr. Beguinus. Also Libavius in either Treatise, and others. This is certain, it is prepared of Antimony, or Stibium, (which Quercetanus calls Saturnine Magnesia) but how, or in what manner, they do not all agree. Libavius in his second Treatise, sets down a manual Description of Ruland's Crocus of Metals, but it is lame and unprofitable for Aqua Benedicta, and therefore less useful for Libavius himself, that great Chymical Practitioner. It is true there was a process of Ruland's the Son, taken out of [his] seventh Disputation, which was in my custody, and (be∣ing by theft obtained) was afterward by Libavius vended for the Fathers invention. Among the many forms, or methods of operating, most exquisite of all, is this which follows, being very often approved by use, but it requires an expert Artificer and dili∣gent Preparer

Preparation of Crocus of Metals.

℞ Pure Nitre, well cleansed from all impurities a pound or two: Of Antimony a like quantity: First, with very gentle heat make the Nitre flow in an Iron Pan, but so, as the Pan be not vehement hot, or any wayes red; remove it from the fire, and add the Antimony exeedingly well reduced to Powder. If they suffer themselves to mix with∣out inflammation and noise, it will be very well. If otherwise, forbear a little, till the Nitre be come to a convenient coolness, at first pour on the Powder very leisurely, afterward it will abide a more hasty commixtion; but you must be sure to stir these very well with an Iron Spattle continually. When all these are exactly mixed, set fire of the whole with a live Coal, or rather red hot Iron; when it makes a noise the Crocus of Metals is prepared. The Antimony thus elaborated, is left very like to a Crocus.

Use of Crocus of Metals.

The Use, and Dose is general, from six granes to twelve, macerated, and in urgent necessity boiled, with Water, Wine, Beer, Methegline, or any other Liquor, which may be convenient for the Disease, whereto it is applyed: of which Solution, or Decoction, may be taken from ℥ss. to ℥ij. either hot or cold. It is called Aqua Bene∣dicta, because with the greatest safety it may be given to the Sick even in Diseases uncure∣able, either by it self, or mixt with other Liquors, as is declared by Ruland himself, and verified by daily Experience.

1. It is given, in Dolours of the head, often occasioned by Impurities of the Ven∣tricle, with Water of Buglosse, Verveine and Betony.

2. In the Epilepsy, with Water of Peony, Flowers of Tilia, black Cherryes, and conserve of Lavender.

3. In the Bastard, and Real Plourisy, with Water of Carduus Maria, Cardu. Be∣ned. and Rhoeados.

4. In Inveterate Coughs, Asthma, Inflammation of the Lungs, and Quinsey, with Water of Violets, Coltsfoot, and Hyssop.

5. In Hypocondriack Melancholy, with Water of Maiden-hair, or a Decoction of Ceterach.

6. In all Affects of the Ventricle, with Water of Mint, and Wormwood.

7. In all Fevers, especially Quotidians, and intermitting Tertians, with Water of Century Minor, ••ardu. Bened. Succory and Sow-thistle.

8. In the Fest, where from the begining Vomits are necessary, with Water of Meadow-sweet, Cardu. B••ned. Asn-leaves, Angelina, Scorzonera, Goats-ear.

9. In preservation from the Gout, and all its Species, with Water of wild Betony.

10. In all coagulation of blood, in what part soever of Mans Body, * 1.10 if not Suppurated, with Water of Chervill and the lesser Comfry.

These Vomitorys ought to be given in the begining of a Disease. Moreover, the use of this is excellent in Clysters: For if ʒss. or ʒj. of Crocus of Metals, be macerated, or boiled in appropriate Water, or Wine, and this, when streined, be mixed with a sufficient quantity of Decoction of emollient Simples to make a Clyster, it will be very commodious. See Quercetanus, chap. 7. Lastly, of Crocus of Metals may be pre∣pared a famous Ophthalmick Water; of which see Quercetanus in the same place.

Dr. Hartmanus his Aqua Benedicta.

In Medicinal use, where Vomitorys are chiefly necessary, the Water, which, ac∣cording to Rulana's institution, I call blessed, is of singular use; of which, in his Physical Centurys he makes such frequent mention. The preparation of which I described the last Summer, in Tyrocinium Chymicum (set forth by Gluckradius) explained by me, in the twelfth Chapter, intituled Of Liver of Antimony. Here therefore the same may properly be transferred. I have also used this in my Physical Practice, and ingeniously confess, in Diseases requiring the use hereof, nothing hath been more familiarly used by me; moreover, praised be God for his Divine Benediction, which, I may truly say, hath alwayes attended me in exhibiting this most noble Medicine.

Yet of equal Virtue to this, is a Simple infusion of Glass of Antimony by it self, with∣out any other addition, either of Fluor, or Borax, or any other thing whatsoever, pre∣pared in white Rhenish-wine. Briefly thus ℞ ℥j. or ℥ij. of Glass of Antimony, infuse it in 3. lib. or 4. lib. of Wine, in a Glass firmly closed, set it for a certain time in the Sun, untill the Liquor be tinged with a Citrine colour: afterwards filter it, * 1.11 and keep it in a Glass exactly stopt. The use of this is from ℈ j. to ℈iij. or ℈v. at most, given in distill'd appropriate Water; this is usually given to provoke Vomiting with very good success, especially in Diseases which, neither will, nor can, be otherwise cured, than by Vomiting: Such are Coughs, Pleurisys, Quinsys, want of Appetite, inordinate Belchings, and infinite others, which are harboured in the first Region of the Belly. Moreover, this is wonderful, in infusing of Glass of Antimony with Wine, that the repeating the infusion once or twice, doth not exhaust its emetick Virtue, * 1.12 but it may be infused again, and again, almost ad infinitum, and still applyed

as at first, for it is not plainly discernable, at least very little, to loose of its former Virtue. * 1.13 Whence it is sufficiently manifest, that its Cathartick pro∣perty, is more especially placed in the Spiritual Substantiality, than in the Cor∣porality: The Spirits being the Administrators, and Effecters of these Operati∣ons. When as this powder of Glass of Antimony shall, by very often Infusing, be rendred more slow in Operation, if it be dryed and again melted into Glass, it afresh, by infusion, recovers its pristine virtue, and so may perpetually be of use. Which I thought good to signifie to the Ingenious.

But I require, * 1.14 as indeed I always did, that as these things are diligently and exquisitly prepared, they also with Prudence, and great Circumspection may be Administred; because they are evident and swift in Operation, therefore they require the greater knowledg in exhibiting Moreover, there is also a Syrup confected of Aqua Bened. in like cases familiarly used by me: its preparation is thus.

Dr. Hartman's Vomitive Syrup.

℞. Glass of Antimony, or Crocus of Antimony (for either of them will serve, be∣ing of like virtue,) impregnated with a tincture, as is shewed above, ℥vj. of odori∣ferous Rose-water ℥ss. Powder of Cinamon ʒij. Leave these for four and twenty hours in a hot place, afterward strein it, in which, when streined, dissolve of most white Su∣gar ℥viij. Boyl it to a convenient Consistency, and according to Art make a Syrup. [Dose] Dose from ʒj. to ʒij. or ʒiij. If need be a spoonful, with a little Hen∣broath, or other Flesh-broath, boiled with a piece of Bread, and supt up a little after the taking it; this should also be done in exhibiting the former Aqua Bened. With this Dose of Syrup, [Ʋse] Dolours of the Colick tending to a Paresin, are hap∣pily removed; by the same means, Suffocative Catarrhs, which for the most part descend to the Heart, and Lungs, are wonderfully exterminated: Especially if, after this, with respect to the Constitution, the Flux of the head be stopped and the Brain Comforted.

Note: [Observation] That either of these Medicaments in divers Bodies, variously operates; yet for the most part it purges by the Superiour parts, some∣times also in the same Body by the Inferiour, or else onely by Siedge, without vo∣miting; Sometimes Sweats are provoked, together with other purgings, and some∣times alone.

Cautions in exhibiting Aqua Benedicta, and others in this place exceeding necessary.

1. There are two sorts that need relief by Vomiting, which are not alike able to ••ear it: Some who easily vomit, having a strong Stomach, whose passages of the Breast are large and wide, their Head sound, accustomed to Vomiting, and in whom the sickly matter easily comes upward.

There are others, streight Breasted, who by Pysicians are called 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉, weak and wanting strength, and who very difficultly Vomit; also such as are obnoxious to Cephalalgia, Haemorthagia, Suffusion of the Eyes, Diseases of the Lungs, Swounings, and Suffocation of the Matrix; such must not rashly be provoked to Vomit; which 〈◊〉〈◊〉-chymists and Empericks, too often do; and audaciously and wickedly sport themselves in others ruine.

3. When the Physician is about to exhibit Aqua Benedicta, and other Vomitorys, 〈◊〉〈◊〉 ••ld accurately consider circumstances; that he give not too much or too little; that it be seasonably administred; that, that be not first done which should be list, &c.

4. The most convenient time to exhibit Vomitorys, is in the increase of the Moon: for then the humours ripen and swell, which safely and easily are excluded by Vo∣miting.

5. The Sick in time of Vomiting must keep himself very warm, and foment his Vi∣tals with hot cloths: Lastly, by taking cold, griping in the Guts, to 〈◊〉〈◊〉 seen, is procured.

6. Beer must not be given presently after taking the Von••, but after the sick hath vomited once or twice, it may. For otherwise the Vomitory force is hindred, not encreased.

7. When the evil is pretty well come up, and bitter matter doth also come forth: 〈◊〉〈◊〉 may more largely be given, and toward the end to wash the stomach, and that the remaining evil may the better be expell'd.

8. But the Beer must be blood-warm, for so it causes nauseousness; not hot be∣cause therein the stomach takes delight; neither must Wine be given.

9. A draught of sharp Broath is very beneficial, if it be very seasonably exhibited. For sharp things cause the Reliques of evil to precipitate the inferiour parts, and are afterward expell'd thereby.

10. In Cholerick Natures, the Choler being last vomited, must not be suddainly stopt, not permitted to abide, and gather again in the stomach, but daily part there∣of must be expell'd, either by repeating the Vomitory, or by exhibiting precipitating Purges, or Diureticks, not Volatile, or Spirituous, but such as are sharp and salt, as Wormwood-wine, Infusion of Wormwood, Binde-weed, Carduus Bened. Scena, Rubarb, Century.

11. In the use of Vomitorys, the sick must not sleep too soon, especially in such Bodies as abound with Choler, least by sleep the Choler ascend to the Brain. Yet when the sick have sufficiently vomited, sleep may commodiously be used.

12. When strength is decayed by Vomiting, hot Wine, as a confortative may safely be given; with some drops of Oyl of Cloves applyed warm with a Linnen-cloth to the bottom of the stomach.

13. After Vomiting Confortatives are required, especially such as be sharp. In this case excellent is Coral fermented, and mixt with Conserve of Roses.

14. The sick, by intervals, may eat a piece of the upper crust of Bread tosted, and macerated for a quarter of an hour in Wine, or Beer, or any other Broath; and in case of abundance of Choler, it will be best to sprinkle Nutmeg, and Cinamon upon the Tost.

15. If Vomiting, after the exhibiting these, be too inordinate, the present reme∣dy is a draught of Milk boiled with Bread, or a spoonful of Syrup of Mastick, with Spirit of the same, or else old Treacle; Or apply a plaister of a crust of Bread to the stomach, or a Cataplasme of Ferment and Mint. If these be not sufficiently efficacious, the present and infallible remedy is, to give a Dose of Laudanum Opiate. Other Vomitories see Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition, Page

III. A Resolving Mundefying Cathartick of greater virtue, than such as are of Scammony and Coloquintida (a).

Observations.

1. EVery Laxative, according to Paracelsus, hath-three principal properties, viz. it frees wearied Nature, by Evacuation, and comforts it when debilitated, also it mitigates (b).

2. Purgations, which infer dangerous Symptoms, from the venemous Reliques (c) of Proprieties, and cause dejection of natural Vigour, must alwayes be avoided.

3. In the true method of Purging, (in which we esteem not the number of dejections or abundance; power and excellency of faculties, but rather respect the removing the Roots, and Impurities of Diseases, by remitting Symptomes and strengthening Nature) we judge Remedies have performed their Office, when either by absolute (d) Consum∣ption, or sensible Excretion they take away Impurities, whether Urine, Dolours, or Dejection be moved thereby.

4. Catharticks, operate not according to the force of the quality, (e) viz. of Hear, Cold, Driness, and Moisture, but by an occult Propriety, and Specifick form; namely a propriety of the whole substance, which by the impulse of heat, and in∣citement of the Coelestial power, expells the humour familiar, and affinity to it self, by Excretion.

5. In Diseases Chronical, (f) Critical and of long continuance, not Purgations, but Arcanums (g) must be used, for these are not cured, but by Spagirick degrees (h).

6. In Chronical Diseases, if Purgations be instituted, they must be done slowly, leisurely, and with time.

7. Although strong, and violent Medicaments, must not rashly be used, not the Body be inconsiderately moved, as Plato advises in Timaeum, (i) and long before him Hippocrates, who refused to cure Democritus his Friend and Familiar, with Hellebore, and such like, affirming, that no Medicament was solutive, that did not in some mea∣sure participate of the force and substance of humane Bodies: And for this cause Avi∣cen rightly saith, Medicines (k), although they be not venemous, yet (l), to take them, may be troublesome to Nature: Nevertheless the now fixed roots of Diseases require Antimonial, Vitriolate, and Mercurial Purgations; we should do well (m) to abstain from these, * 1.15 unless a better and more harmless (n) way of preparing them were found out, were it not by the Intem∣perance of this present Age, which despise our Forefathers Frugality, we are compelled, and also invited to the use thereof.

(a) Mercurials and Antimonials rather, but Purgations of Scammony, and Coloquin∣tida, are useful.

(b) Both Disease and Symptomes.

(c) Or, not removed, or not corrected.

(d) Ʋniversal.

(e) The only quality of the Cathartick is not communicated by the Liqu••r of Infusion, but is resident, and setled in a certain peculiar Substance, which accompanies the purging pro∣perty, and every Operation. 1. It may be questioned, touching the subject of the purging fa∣culty, wherein it consists?

Not in the quality alone, because that moves the faculty, * 1.16 and is in sepa∣rated Elements: So are the Elements of Wine, burning Fire, or ••ery Air, Phlegmatick water, and Terrestrial Salt of Tartar, of which conjoyned the Substance of the Wine consists, by the propriety of temperament it is moderately bot, viz. it heats, but inflames not. But this fire is in the Spirit or separated Air, wherein is no temperateness, but is a pure quality; such as is found in fire it self. Therefore this faculty is not at all in a Temperament: for Temperament is a connexion of many Contraries. It therefore is in some Hypopatical principle or in Salt, Sulphur, and Mercury: it is rather in Mercurial Salt, than in others, this appears in purging Extracts made with Spirit of Vinega••. For these do not equally purge with extracts otherwise made, for example, Sulphur when extracted with Spirit of Vinegar, hath a remaining Salt: but the Diaphoretick force of Sulphur must be extracted with Spirit of Wine.

2. It may be also questioned, how these purging Medicaments operate? 1. * 1.17 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉, they attract the humors according the Sentence of Galen. 2. They excite the expulsive faculty faculty. 3. By reason of Similitude of Substance, they do either in quantity, or quality, * 1.18 augment the humors, with which, Nature being overburthened, endeavours ex∣pulsion. 4. Or else Solution, with its Mercurial Virtues, attended with Arsenical, Antimonial Spirits, is appointed to perform this office.

(f) In which, Purgations are of no force.

(g) Specifick Medicaments, Spagirically prepared.

(h) Operations.

(i) Almost at the end of its 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉.

(k) To wit, more strong purgations.

(l) In the total.

(m) Viz. From such as are Crude and not rightly prepared.

(n) Chymical.

Mineral Turbith (a).

Because, among sundry most excellent purging Medicaments, of which we in this place treat, we have first pitcht our intentions upon Mercury, the impurities of which although they be very deeply (b) mixt, yet by an ingenuous preparation may be removed (c); we shall proceed in describing the use thereof.

It is hitherto vulgarly thought the Hermetick Philosophers, only used this Mercury as a Servant, (d) and fugitive Slave: neither can it be judged, that any one doth understand by their Philosophical Writings, that they without any detriment would drink this Mercury. The true Philosophick, and most noble Lympha, rarely discovers her self to many, nor will she attend upon any but true Philosophers. Although she be sought of many, yet very few there be that find her. In Cabalistical Philosophy, this is denoted by the Virgin Mary (as our Saviour is denoted by the Ferment of Medicine), because they affirm that she, before, in, and after the Birth, was alwayes a pure Vir∣gin. But to our Medicinal Institution.

This Vulgar (e) Mercury in a certain preparation, dose, and mixture, becomes a divine (f) Medicine, and in very many Diseases, far more efficaciously operates, (if it may be believed to be the same,) than that purified Panacea of former times, (g) which is prepared of powder of native Cinnabar, (h) most finely beaten, with Saffron, and Shell-fishes mixt; in the trial of which, by applying a small part to the fire, I have very many times found, the crude Mercury to ascend in a fume, which hath whitened a piece of Gold Coin.

In preparing Mercury, divers wayes have been experimented by Chymical Practi∣tioners:

Some of which (and not evilly) have endeavoured to perform it by Spirit of common Salt Aqua-fortis, and Oyl of Vitriol, others by it self, or with Flints, which is done in (i) length of time.

(a) Every purging Medicament which is made of Mercury, With many Chymists Turbith, or Turpetum is nothing else, but precipitate Mercury.

(b) More opinion, than really so in it self.

(c) By a dexterous hand joyned with legitimate Operation; these are the words of Severi∣nus in Idea Medicinae.

(d) Because it is used for preparation of Gold.

(e) That which is brought from Spain, or Hungaria is best. There is some brought from Poland, which is too watrish, and is far inferiour to the Spanish. The best Mercury is thus known, * 1.19 put ʒj. of it in a pure Silver Spoon, and over Coals let it evaporate, if it leave a yellow or white spot in the Spoon, it is certainly good: but that which blacks the Spoon, ought to be purged, before it be applyed to medicinal use.

(f) It cannot commodiously be mixed with Conserve, [Caution.] because without some chewing it can hardly be taken; all precipitates chewed hurt the Teeth.

(g) Anwaldinus had the true Panacea, * 1.20 which he exhibited, it was indeed made by another, of whom he received it, and brought it with him out of Italy, and with the same he cured many grievous Diseases.

Afterward, that at length the true Panacea might not be wholly lost, he compounded another Medicine, which Crollius speaks of, and to it added a small part of the true Panacea, by which means the said Medicine is said to participate of the virtues of the true Panacea.

(h) Minium.

(i) The precipitation of Mercury with Flints, is with ℥ij. or ℥iij. at most, with almost 2••, of small stones like Beans, which must be so long reteined in a fire of Sand, untill by its often Circulations, it at length be plainly precipitated, and stick to the Flints, from which the Mercury may be separated, by shaking the stones together. Dose from four granes to six.

In Precipitating Mercury, there is not a more secure and commodious way, than this following.

Precipitate Mercury.

℞ Mercury well purified ½ ss (a) upon it pour rectified Oyl of Sulphur, (b) per Campane, (for this Oyl, before all other corrosive Oyls, and far more powerfully, than Oyl of Vitriol, (c) precipitates and coagulates it, so as it will endure the stronger (d) fire) this Composition for two dayes digest in Sand, afterward by Retort fortified with Luting (e) leisurely distill (f) it, the Liquor that comes off, again pour on, and repeat this the third time.

The fourth time there may be again poured on a little fresh Oyl of Sulphut, (g) and about the end, encrease the fire that the Retort may wax hot, and in distilling so ab∣stract it, as by the Distillation the Mercury may be (h) precipitated into a white Mass. Afterward break the Vessel, (i) and take out the matter, and upon a Marble grinde it very well, then with distill'd Rain-water hot, wash away its Saltness diligently in a Glass with a wide mouth: work it very well for four hours together, see it be all well under the water, before you pour it off: This edulcoration must be so often re∣peated, till no saltness be perceived in the water poured on, and the Mercury remain converted to a most yellow-powder, (k) which afterward, being first dryed, put it to a Phial with a long 〈◊〉〈◊〉 which must be closed with Bombace, and placed over a most

vehement (l) fire in Sand to digest for eight dayes, if it happen any of the Mercury be not sufficiently precipitate, it will spontaneously sublime it self in the neck of the Glass, which afterward, with an Iron Ring heat red hot, break off, and the upper part in which the affixt crude Mercury sticks, warily and gently take off, but the mass remaining in the bottom take out, and upon it thrice burn Spirit of Wine, afterward carefully put it up for use. Thus prepared it may securely be inwardly given.

I have sometimes precipitated Amalgama's of Gold and Silver, apart, for two years, and although it was reduced to a perfect red Powder, yet it was not at all duly fixt, nor could it, without further preparation, be safely applyed to medicinal use.

Who so would prepare a precipitate of this kind, by Amalgamations, in three or four Months, with the adhibiting of due proportion of fire, (m) he will see fair shoots, like unto Cypress growing in the Glass, (n) and by often taking out the mat∣ter and grinding it, he will have by the violence of the Fire an Earthy-matter, (o) which afterward by Oyl of Sulphur, as abovesaid, may be precipitated, (p) and fixed, into a yellow powder.

Observations.

1. A sign that it is well precipitated is, if it be strongly (q) stirred with Gold, and the Gold be not at all made white thereby, as is wont to be when it is only touched with crude Mercury.

2. It is not needful that it be altogether fixt, (r) for so it looses its purging Virtue.

3. There is no precipitate which may not be reduced, (s) if it be plainly fixt, it cannot operate in mans Body, (t) by reason of its Crudity, (u) it performs its Opera∣tions.

Virtues.

Mercury (w) is the Balsome of Nature, in which is an incarnative virtue, whereby it wonderfully restores and purifies the microcosmick Body (x) infected with Lues venerea: for when the whole mass of blood all over the body is corrupted and in∣fected with Seminarys of many Diseases, then these Mettalicks, (y) ratified like fire, acquire such force of penetrating, that they pass through the whole habit of the Body.

1. It is a Remedy against Infirmities caused by putrefaction of humors, and in despe∣rate Diseases, (z) there is not any found that more speedily yields relief.

2. It drives out all vicious humors and defluxions (aa) of the Brain.

3. It purifies the blood in the Veins, and the marrow (bb) in the Bones.

4. In the Dropsy it is an appropriate Remedy, for it hath an Expulsive virtue (cc).

5. In the Gout, it is given with Pills of Ruffus, (dd) and Oyl of Honey.

6. In the Pleurisy, with a specifick Vehicle (ee).

7. It is excellent against Poisons and Scabs (ff).

8. In all Fevers, continual, and intermitting, with Pills of Ruffus, alwayes adding four or five drops of Oyl of Vitriol.

9. It is a general Remedy in Lues-venerea, (gg) which of the most grievous Lues is worthily called the only 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉: for it heals, and eradicates all venereal Ulcers, and such like Defluxions, by re-iterating the Dose.

10. In the Jaundies (hh) nothing more excellent.

11. It is also given in the Pest, with Pestilential Pills of Rufsus.

12. In Malignant, (ii) and Ferid Ulcers, mixt with purging Oyntments.

Paracelsus in curing Lues-venerea, exhibited it with Electuary of juyce of Roses,

and Phaedro with Spirit of Tartar, most happily removed Venereal tumors.

Heuserus p. m. (kk) affirmed to me, that he, in his most frequent exhibiting thereof, never found any detriment to ensue, unless sometimes in Cholerick vomitings the sick have complained of Dolour, and sometimes of some heat in the throat, and mouth, which presently by applying a Gargarisme, (ll) or if in the throat, by the use of Terra Sigillata, was removed.

Dose and Use.

From 3, 4, 5, to 6. granes especially in strong bodies.

It is given with appropriate Pills (mm).

In Dolours of the Head, with Pills of Cochium.

In Dolours of the Arms, with Pills of Hermodactyls (nn).

Or mixed with purging Extracts.

It better operates in Juyce of Liquorsh, than in Treacle: It is also given in Con∣serve of Roses, (oo) or Sugar of Roses, or it may be swallowed in a piece of white Bread, with a little Wine, drunk after the swallowing it.

(a) Purification of Mercury is described below, in Arcanum corallinum. The same may be done with a ••ixivium of Calxvive, and Ashes of Harts-ease, or else, a Lixivium of Ashes of Sope-wort. The like is performed by distill'd Vinegar, and common Salt, by often stirring the Mercury in them, and often washing it from its filth, by changing the Liquors. See my Notes in Tyrocinium Chymicum of Beguinus, set forth by Gluckradius, lib. 2. cap. 13. Yet better, and more convenient is the instituted Purgations following.

A most excellent Purgation of Mercury.

℞ Crude Mercury, what quantity you please, in a long Glass no part cut off, pour on the best Spirit of Wine, that it may cover it two fingers; afterwards be∣tween your hands shake it very well together, diligently minding to keep the Orifice of the Glass well stopt, with your thumb; and you will see all the Mercutial black∣ness, separated in the Spirit of Wine, and to the sides of the Vessel; the Spirit of Wine, infected with this foulness, pour off, and pour on fresh Spirit of Wine, and as before by shaking separate the remaining blackness. Repeat the operation till the blackness be wholly removed, which in some Mercurys, (which are very foul) is al∣most a fourth part of their weight: Draw off the Spirit of Wine, by distillation in Balneo, leaving the blackness in the bottom. This Spirit of Wine, as also others thus used, carefully keep. By this purgation, the Mercury as a witness of its puri∣ty, famously discovers it self, in a most bright and perfect Celestial Colour. But the blackness must not be wholly thrown away, for it is useful in killing Lice and Worms, and may be used in a Girdle to that purpose, or as shall be otherwise thought fit.

(b) How Oyl of Sulphur per Campane is made, is described in Tyrocinium Chy∣micum, &c. lib. 2. cap. 4. Intituled, Spirit of Sulphur.

(c) For Sulphur, seems to have more apt Spirits for precipitation, which is a certain kind of sixation. Yet equally sufficient is Spirit of Vitriol; for it wants not power of fixing. * 1.21 Therefore Spirit of Vitriol and Spirit of Sulphur are almost one, and the same: for from the same sharp principle, Mercurial Vitriols are de∣rived.

(d) After absolute precipitation.

(e) That needs not.

(f) With gentle heat.

(g) In a new and excellently well luted Retort.

(h) May be left.

(i) With an Iron ring red hot, or with Sulphureal threds

(k) It will presently wax yellow, where the Water is poured on.

(l) Not very vehement, least it again flow.

(m) As is taught in Tyrocinium Chymicum, &c. cap. 19. lib. 2. Intituled, Another precipitation of Mercury.

(n) Viz. from the Amalgama it self.

(o) Remaining in the bottom.

(p) Other and various precipitates may hereto be transferred from Tyrocinium, &c. lib. 2. cap. 13. Also there is a famous precipitate described in Disputa. Chymicotechn. by Rhenan in Lib. Solis è puteo emergentis, &c. Thesi. 120. page 34 and 35. of the same Book. Here in this place we shall also set down excellent Precipitates, and of great virtue.

A famous Precipitation of Mercury.

First make an Aquafortis, of Nitre 2 ••. Vitriol 1 ••. Allum not calcined ℥vj. Common Salt ℥vj. mix them. Distill it, and in the usual manner make a Water, as is described in Tyrocinium lib. 3. cap. 2. ℞ Mercury purified what quantity you will, dissolve it with the Water as much as you can, (Note, that the Mercury must be dis∣solved with the Water as much as possibly it can be, otherwise it will not freely be precipited,) the Mercury being thus dissolved, pour upon it of cold fountain Water ℥ij. or ℥iij. and leave it in a still place without fire for certain hours, that the Mercury may spontaneously be precipited. When the Mercury hath thus precipited it self, pour on good store of cold Water, leave it to settle for a time, then power off the Water, and pour on more, and leave it again as before, this do so long, as till no Acrimony in the precipitate Mercury can at all be perceived. Then take it out, and in a Bolt-head with a large Orifice without an Alembeck, digest it with most gentle fire, untill it be dry. The dryed powder take out, and to one part of this precipitate, add four parts of most sharp distill'd Vinegar, put it in a Cucurbit well closed, and digest it for one day or two in Balneo, afterward without distillation of the Vinegar, in a Bolt-head with a large Orifice, dry it as before, which when dryed keep for use. Dose from one grane to five or six. If necessity require one grane may be given to Infants, that have obstructions of the Belly. No less famous is the Precipi∣tation following, though compounded, yet it is of singular virtue.

Solar precipitate Mercury.

℞ of pure Gold, excellently well purified ℥ss. reduce it into thin small pieces, and in the usual manner dissolve it in Aqua Regis, with common Salt, not Ammoniack, for that renders the Mercury volatile; Glass of Antimony ℥ss. and Mercury well cleansed ℥iij. Dissolve these in Aquafortis apart, and in several Glasses, and so as all the Solutions may be very clear, and transparent. All these waters mix, and by Alem∣beck abstract the Water, and pour on fresh Aqua Regis, draw it off again and again, and so continue repeating the Operation, till the Precipitate, being put upon an Iron plate red hot, yield no fume at all. Which sign appearing, diligently in a Crucible calcine the whole Precipitate; for so all the Spirits of Aqua Regis, will be expell'd and dissipated. Afterward with it six times distill Spirit of Wine, that the Mercury may be wholly fixt. Lastly gently calcine it.

1. [Use.] In the French Sickness it is a principal cleansing Remedy. For it cleanses the blood in the veins, the marrow in the Bones, and whatsoever impurity lyes hid in the flesh, nerves, and under the skin, it purges out.

2. In the Dropsy it is a great Comforter, because it expells the Water, and dryes up the Fountain.

3. It helps such as are afflicted with the Falling-sickness.

4. It resists the Cholick.

5. It mitigates the Quartane.

6. It is proper for the Jaundies.

7. Ectichiomen, Cancer, Fistula's, and other Ulcers it cures.

8. In the Pestilence, and Poisons it is helpful.

Aurum-vita.

℞ Aqua-fortis made of Vitriol, Nitre and Allum ℥iiij. Salt Ammoniack ℥j. mix it, and distill it by Alembeck in Sand, as Aqua-regis is made. In ℥ij. of this dissolve of fine Gold ℥ff. keep the Solution in a hot place: then in 1 lib. of common Aqua∣fortis, dissolve of crude Mercury well cleansed ℥vj. Afterward mix the Solutions of Gold and Mercury together, and in a little time all will appear very black, then by Alembeck in Sand distill it with gentle heat, encrease the fire gradually, till what is in the bottom begins to be red, and the Spirits are seen to evaporate, afterward augment the heat, that the Cucurbit in the bottom may be very hot. Take it out, and the powder that shall happen to be sublimed, if any be, mix with it, by stirring it with an Iron rod, and in a Crucible calcine it till the Spirits be well separated: Then with sweet Water remove all its Saltness; Lastly, after corrected Spirit of Wine hath been distill'd with it, by often cohobating, keep the powder of Aurum-vitae for use. Which is famous in the Pestilence, and other Diseases very many.

Yellow Diaphoretick Precipitate.

Mercury by common Salt and Vitriol sublimed, as is described in Tyrocihium Chy∣micum, &c. lib. 2. cap. 18. Intituled Sublimate Mercury. ℞ of this Sublimate Mer∣cury, what quantity you please, boyl it in fountain Water, with very gentle fire: then in this Solution being very clear, and pute, (viz. separated from its feces, either by inclination, or by filtring,) leisurely pour off Oyl of Tartar made of its own Salt per deliquium, a sufficient quantity, and presently the Mercury will precipate the bottom, like powder of a yellow Colour. Draw off the Water by Inclination, and edulcorate the powder by often washing it in distill'd rain, or fountain Water, or untill the Water, with which it is washt, retein no more favour of sharpness; lastly, diligently, and with very gentle heat dry the powder, and keep it for use.

The virtue of this is only Diaphoretick, * 1.22 Dose from 5, or, 6, to 7. granes, in Treacle or Mithridate, or the extract of either of them, it must be taken in a morning fasting twice or thrice a week. It wonderfully dissolves all obstructions, especially in the Jaundies, therefore may safely be used instead of a dige∣stive, being exceeding profitable and necessary for to open stoppages of the interior bowels, and very often in opening obstructions of the most grievous Evil. Moreover, against Venoms it is a powerful Remedy. But how this Precipitate, with Sublimate Mercury should be transferred to a Sweetness, and afterward to a purging property, shall be shewn a little after, when we treat of Panchymagogon dulce. After these forms, may be made a Precipitate more proper to Lues-venerea, of which I have made men∣tion in my Notes on Tyrocinium Cyhmicum, &c. lib. 2. cap. 13. The genuine descri∣ption

wereof may be found in I he••bus Medico-chymicis, &c. Which here also follows,

Anti-venereal Precipitate Mercury.

℞ Mercury well cleansed 1 lib. Dissolve it in a sufficient quantity of Aqua-sortis, made with Vitriol 3 lib. and Salt Peter 2 lib. Afterward distill it by Alembeck in Sand leisurely, that the Water and Spirit may come forth. But as soon as you perceive the Spirit to arise, encrease the fire, that the glass may be a little hot, and appear somewhat redish; for, so in the Alembeck, and to the sides of the Cucurbit, the unprofitable yellow, and duskisn flowers will elevate themselves from the Mercury. Cool the Vessel, and take out the matter; break the Cucurbit, and rejecting the unprofitable flowers sublim∣ed to the sides, you will find in the bottom a red powder, which in an Earthen Platter, wash so long with hot Water, as till no sharpness at all remain. To this powder, when dryed, pour Oyl of Salt of Tartar, till it be covered two fingers, abstract the Phlegme by distillation in Sand thrice, but the third time encrease the fire, that the Cucurbit may with the heat be somewhat red, and by this means, a small portion of the Mer∣cury, crude or living will ascend, which from the residue must be diligently separated. The matter remaining in the bottom take out, and beat it grossly to Powder, and with sweet Water hot, wash it often, till no Saltness or any other Impurity do re∣main, and the powder be left red and clear, which dry, and in a Cucurbit imbibe it with Water of Eggs, and seven times abstract the same Water from it by Alembeck in Sand. What is left in the bottom, again wash often with hot Water, and pour upon it seven times, rectifyed Spirit of Wine, then distill it, repeating the Cohoba∣tions as often. This being done, take out the Powder, and pour on Alchohol of Wine, that it may be well moistened therewith, * 1.23 then set fire to it, and keep it stirring with an Iron rod, untill by burning the Alcohol be wholly consumed.

Dose of this Precipitate three or five granes. To which for a while may be added of prepared Scammony, the Preparation of which I describe below, of Purging Medicaments, or of my Panchymagogon, as much as shall be sufficient to make it up into Pills. Also it may be mixt with juyce of Liquorish. This precipitate in the Dropsy is a principal help if exhibited (as was first by mey in 3 or 5 granes of Dia∣gridium. It is necessary in this Disease first to exhibit Turbith, afterward Diureticks may be applyed. * 1.24 For this is alwayes minded by the skilful Physician, first he carefully endeavours to expell the Water by the Excre∣ments, in exhibiting a Cathartick three or four times, certain days together, or by intermission, afterward by Urine: otherwise the whey-like humor is devolved to the Reins, and passages of the Bladder; from whence afterward, most pertinacious Symptoms are wont to arise very often. Of all which, we treat below in the Hy∣dr••pical Specifick. But how some Precipitates are wont to be made, which are of va∣rious Colours, I think good in this place to set down their Way of Preparation.

1. Mercurius Gryseus: only purging.

℞ Common precipitate Mercury, yellow, or white, wash it often with Rose. water, then dry it; afterward imbibe it with the best Spirit of Wine, and add equal parts of Camphire dissolved in Spirit of Wine, joyn the Solutions, and with gentle heat, by distillation draw off the Spirit of Wine, to a dryness: and so you will have Mercurius Gryseus. Dose of this from three granes to six, mixt with Extract of Treacle, and exhibited six hours before the coming of the Fit, dot•• wonderfully repell all Fevers, operating only downward. Also in the Pest, and other Epidemical Diseases, especially in the English Sweeting Sickness, it is a precious Anti••te.

2. Incarnative precipitate Mercury.

Dissolve ℥j. of Quick-silver well cleansed, in ℥ij. of Aqua-fortis, to the Solution add of common water hot ℥iij. And afterward pour on so much of the fresh Urine of a sound Man, as may be sufficient to moisten the Mercury. And the Mercury will be precipitated Incarnate. Which must be often edulcorated with Water; it only works downward. Dose from 6. to 11. granes.

3. Yellow Precipitate.

In like manner pour common Water, upon Mercury which hath been first dissolved in common Aqua-fortis, afterward leisurely add corrected Oyl of Tartar, (drop by drop) and the Mercury will be precipitate, of a dark yellow Colour like Lome; which must by simple Water be well edulcorated from its corrosives: this also o∣perates in the Body only by expelling the impurities through the inferiour parts. Dose from 6. to 10. granes.

4. Green Precipitate.

Dissolve Quick-silver well cleansed in common Aqua-fortis, ℥iij. Also dissolve ℥ss. of Coper in the same. Joyn the Solutions, and in Sand distill off the Aqua-fortis, toward the end, urge the Fire somewhat more vehemently, that the greatest parts of the Spirits may be removed. What is left in the bottom, dry and digest with Spi∣rit of Vinegar, for one day and night. Lastly, boyl it that the most powerful part of the Mercury may be dissolved in the Vinegar: the Vinegar impregnated gently distill in Balneo, and the green Precipitate will remain in the bottom. This must not be washed, but exactly dryed. It is a Specifick in the virulent Gonorrhea, even in that which is declining to Lues-venerea. Dose from 2, 3, to 8. granes. Although the Gonorrhea be seen to cease, yet by the exhibiting this Specifick it returns. Therefore convenient Doses must for certain days be re-iterated, untill all the flux cease, and be perfectly removed: for, this Medicine, both moves the Gonorrhea, and also takes it away. See Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition, page. 〈…〉〈…〉 Of Lues∣venerea.

Note: This Caution of Mercury and Antimony.

Mercury hurts Cholerick persons, * 1.25 because very much it attracts the Hu∣midities to it self, which is plainly seen in Ulcers, and Affects of the Internal parts. So as when this Medicine is removed, the Choler more violently afflicts. But what Mercury doth in Cholerick persons, the same doth Antimony in Phlegmatick; therefore these Medicaments, can seldom or never answer the end, if unadvisedly exhibited.

(q) For by this means the Mercury looses nothing of its pristine nature, it had with Gold. The precipitate is therefore better, and may more securely be inwardly taken into the Body.

(r) That it may abide a vehement burning.

(s) To its former shape, to volatility.

(t) By purging.

(u) Not of the total, and natural crudity, but somewhat diminished, the Salt Spirits, by which it is either precipitated, or sublimed, do effect the same.

(w) Rightly prepared.

(x) Especially.

(y) And of the Salts co-operating.

(z) Viz. That is either Purging or Resolving.

(aa) Which it also caus••th, being unseasonably exhibited; especially if it pro∣voke Salivations, [Caution.] where they are not required. For, unless in the Venereal Dis∣ease, all Salivations are Enemies to the Brain.

(bb) And purgeth out the latent evil in the Muscles, Skin, and under the Skin.

(cc) The Whey or Water.

(dd) Rather in Pills of Hermodactyles. Pills of Russus out of Egineta lib. 2. cap. 36. ℞. Aloes, Ammoniack, of each ℥j. Myrrh ℥ss. with juice of Lemmons make it up into a Mass.

(ee) With Water of Flowers of Corn Poppy, Carduus Bened. and Carduus Maria. Mer∣cury precipitate with Gold, is chiefly conducible to the Pleurisy and Asthma. In strong Constitutions the Dose is 2. granes the first day, the second day 4. and the third day 6. in Extract or Pills of Agarick, as much as shall be convenient to make them up into Pills. Also in Infants that are afflicted with Coughs, and Shortness of breath, or fulness of the Precordia's, (Hertzgespan) this is wonderful profitable: if the first day be exhibited half a grane, the seconday a grane, the third day a grane and half, in some Pectoral Syrup.

(ff) And the Pestilence.

(gg) The Virtue of this consists not in Anointing, or Fumigation, as is usual with the Italians.

(hh) Yet the yellow Diaphoretick Precipitate, of which above, doth in the Jaundies wonderfully help.

(ii) This Precipitate in Malignant and fetid Ulcers, is better mixed with common Oyl, than with purging Ʋnguents; and that may be thus done: ℞ common Oyl, or Oyl of Roses 1 lib. Mercury precipitate ℥j. boyl them in an Iron Pan, with gentle heat, untill the Oyl be of an obscure dark colour, afterward strein it, and keep it for use in a convenient Glass. This Oyl mixt with Ʋnguents, or else by it self in Fistula's, and other Ʋlcerous places, admirably heals.

(kk) John Heuserus Physician to the Elector of Colen, who published Paracelsus his Works.

(ll) With Sage, flowers of Prunella, Cervicaria, and other Astringents.

(mm) It may best be exhibited with Rosin of Scammony rightly prepared, of which below.

(nn) Such is Vegetable Panchymagogon, described below.

(oo) Not well, because they must be chewed in the mouth, and so may cause Salivation.

Arcanum Corallinum of Paracelsus, (a) or red Sublimate Mercury not corrosive.

℞ Mercury 1 lib. purge it six or seven times with a (b) Lixivium of Calxvive, and Ashes of Harts-ease; afterward with Salt and Vinegar, continue washing it, till it have a Celestial Colour, and so it will be fit for Sublimation.

℞ of this thus purged 1 lib. Of Salt-Peter (which must be diligently purified, (c) and separated from all vulgar Salt, (d) otherwise the sublimate powder will be above measure corrosive: a trial whether the salt be duly separated, is thus made, if the Salt-Peter be put upon an Iron plate red hot, and it all burn up and fly away, leaving no sign of Salt remaining) and of Vitriol calcined to a redness, (e) of each (f), 2 lib. pulverisate all these and mix them, and upon them sprinkle most sharp distill'd Vinegat, and with a wooden Pestil incorporate them well together, till the Mercury (g) seem to be mortified: afterward put the whole Mass into a conveniently large (h) Cu∣curbit, the sides of the Cucurbit being not spotted, (i) or first wiped clean, begin

the Distillation in sand (k), at first with moderate fire one night, that the phlegm may come forth; afterward by gradual encreasing and continuing the fire for 24. (l) hours, sublime the matter; the crude Mercury will ascend to the head of the Alembeck, (m), with a very dark Colour, in the middle of the Alembeck the powder will be of a yellow Colour, a little above the matter (n) of a red Colour; the Glass being first broke, gather all the sublimate powder, as well the red as the yellow; and take of Salt-Pe∣ter, and of Calcined Allum, (o) of each 1 lib. (the calcination of Allum is made in a Crucible, after the common manner, not with too vehement fire, least the spirits vanish) beat these together, and incorporate them as before, moistening them with the phlegm of the former distill'd Vinegar, then sublime them in a new Alembeck as before: in continuing the fire the space of 12. hours (p), the Operation is effected; and the powder will ascend, below of a most red colour, a little above that yel∣low, and in the top black: After the Vessel and matter are cooled, break the Glass, and warily take all out; that which is red, and sticks to the sides of the Glass a little above the Caput Mortuum, is pure and fit for use (q), this keep apart, and E∣dulcorate it with Cordial-waters (r); Lastly, upon it often burn Spirit of Wine. The yellow also gather apart, and in a Crucible with moderate heat calcine it, that it may be red, and afterward in the same manner (s) edulcorate it.

The black feces in the top, and the Caput Mortuum in the bottom (t) throw away.

This great Secret was Invented by Paracelsus. Heuserus prepared this Sublimate of Turbith, and in many desperate Diseases most happily used it.

Use and Dose.

In the Dropsy, French-Sckness, (u) The Gout.

Dose from 3. granes to 5. in Treacle, Juyce of Roses, and Pills of Catholicon (w).

Moreover, there are two most secret Ways of (x) preparing Mercury to be medicinal for Mans Body.

In the first, Mercury without any addition, with certain Instruments, per se, is re∣duced to a most red Cinnaber.

In the second, the corrosive spirits of Vittiol, and Salt, are mortified in sublimate Mercury, from which strange, yet homogeneal, and simple Artifice, is made a Cry∣stalline powder plainly insipid: this is one of the most excellent Catharticks in me∣dicinal use, radically expelling all noxious humors from the Body of Man. This seems not strange to them, who know Mercury to be the Balsom of Nature, in which is an incarnative and regenerative Virtue, wonderfully renewing, and purging from all Impurities.

(a) Libavius in the latter Tome of Chymical Arcanums, (evilly put together) this Arcanum Corallinum, attributed to our Author Paracelsus, he denies to be his; but af∣••ms that either Crollius, or Heuserus was the Inventor thereof, because in Paracelsus his Works it is not so extant, and he himself makes mention of another Coralline, in lib. 3. de malè curatis aegris restituendis, cap. 25. The relation of either of these is no Argu∣ment. Although in the publick Writings and Works of Paracelsus it be not extant, nor doth agree with the Description of that Coralline, which Paracelsus sets down in the afore∣said lib. 3. de malè curatis, &c. Yet the Treatise declares him to be the Author; which he by writing sent to a certain friend of his, to whom he was willing to communicate, the key and manuduction unto his Books; but by none hath hitherto been published, yet hath layn hid among some few, as especially with Heuserus, who set forth Paracelsus his Works, but of late by Rhenan in lib. Solis è puteo, &c. it was in part divulged. Indeed in the beginning, and end of the same Description in his Chirurgy, he commends it to the

Reader, where treating of the Coralline Arcanum, he discovers its most excellent Vir∣tues, but no where hath set down its genuine preparation, unless in that place above alledged of the other Coralline, which little or nothing answers the Description of this. Therefore it is a question whether Libavius saw Paracelsus his Key, or at least whether he read Geber's Book of Fornaces, or the ninth Chapter of the same, and whether he understood, and perfectly knew how Mercury with Salt-Peter is sublimed red, and splendid.

(b) How rightly to purge Mercury, see above of precipitate Mercury.

(c) If you would prove the goodness of Nitre, put the Nitre upon a burning Coal, if it all fly away, it is good: but if any part remain, it is evil.

(d) For••in.

(e) That is, Colcotharis.

(f) Vitriol either of Copper, or Iron.

(g) That it appear not at all.

(h) Earthen.

(i) The matter to be put in must be immaculate.

(k) Or in a naked, or open fire.

(l) Or more.

(m) Of the Cucurbit.

(n) Not to the sides.

(o) This must be throughly and warily done, lest if too lightly calcined the Mercury revive, and if too strongly, the Spirits vanish.

(p) If in the last two hours the bottom of the Cucurbit be very hot.

(q) Because the Mercury hath acquired a Coralline Colour.

(r) Of Melissa, Burrage, Buglosse, Rosemary blossomes, Roses, Violets, and such like.

(s) Or which is better, put the red, and yellow flowers, mixt together in a Phiol, and s〈◊〉〈◊〉t them in fire of Sand for certain dayes and they will be red.

(t) Yet they may be kept, for from thence Mercury may be revived.

A more Compendious way of preparing the Coralline Arcanum.

The ingenious Sagacity of some, hath found out another way of preparing the Co∣ralline Arcanum, much more easie and excellent than is described by our Author. It is after this manner:

℞ The Caput Mortuum of the Aqua-fortis, which is made of Vitriol and a like quantity of Nitre, what quantity you please, and from it with hot fountain-Water extract a Salt. Of this Salt very well dryed ℞. ℥vj. of crude Mercury well purged ℥ij. Nitre purified ʒij. Mix them and grinde them well together, imbibing them with Vinegar, untill in those Salts the Mercury be quite consumed. Then in a Cucurbit with Alembeck, after the usual manner sublime it, and at first some part of the crude Mercury will be sublimed, some part will be white, other will be yellowish but ve∣ry dusky; other of it will ascend of the colour of Saffron, but some will be most red, without any corrosiveness: gather the Saffron-colour and red, rejecting the rest, and when mixt put them in a Phiol or Bolthead, and in sand extream hot, or otherwise per se sublime it, that all may be very red, afterward wash, or edulcorate it and upon it burn Spirit of Wine. Dose as of the former. It takes away Scabs, Ulcers, Cancers, Fistula's, &c. It is the true Treacle of Metals. Paracelsus calls is Mercurial, or Me∣tallick Laudanum.

A most Compendious way of preparing the Coralline Arcanum.

℞ of Mercury excellently well washt and purged ℥iiij. the best rectifi••d spirit of

Nitre as much, dissolve the washt Mercury perfectly and wholly in it, so as none temain undissolved; The solution in a convenient Phiol, that hath a long Neck, boyl in a fire of Sand, and the spirit it self will come forth partly red and partly white; and the Mercury by degrees settle in the bottom in Crystals; continue boyl∣ing it till all the spirit be removed, and the Mercury reside in the bottom like a white stone. The next day take out the matter, and grind it very small, and you will find the quantity of the Mercury encreased ℥jss. To this in a Phiol, pour fresh Spirit of Nitte, and boyl it for one whole day. Note: In this Coction you shall scarcely perceive it to boyl, unless sometimes it will rise with noise and violence, elevating at self, (as it were wholly) but it doth no hurt at all: continue boyling, and the third time pour on as much fresh Spirit of Nitre as before, and boyl it again, and indeed with a stronger fire, than at first. Some Spirit of Nitre will pass the neck of the Alembeck, but without any redness, nor will it strongly boyl, continue the Operati∣on, till all the Spirit of Nitre be removed. You will see in the bottom an excellent corallate Mercury, which afterward by burning, calcine a little. It is sweet without any Corrosiveness, whose use is the same, and indeed more powerfully efficacious, than that of Crollius.

In a Phiol Hermetically sealed set it for eight whole days in hot Ashes, and a Tin∣cture of Gold may from it be extracted, red like blood, leaving in the bottom a white substance of Gold, in another Phiol Hermetically sealed, coagulate it with gentle fire in an Athanor, into a red stone, which upon a Porphery stone in a cold moist place dissolve into Oyl, which afterward purged from its feces coagulate, and re∣peat the same coagulation the third time. This principal Elixir of life, and Mercurial Laudanum, carefully keep in a Glass well closed. Dose one grane with extract of Treacle, [Dose and Use.] and powder of Liquorish enough to make it up into Pills; in every Disease after the taking it, the sick may drink a draught of Wine, repeating the Dose, if necessity urge. Note, the white sub∣stance of Gold remaining in the bottom of the Phiol, * 1.26 which is wont to be called fixed Silver, recovers it's pristine colour, if precipitated by Antimony. See Paracelsus his great Chirurgy.

Dr. Hartman's Minoral Laudanum.

From the Coralline Arcanum may be made another, and indeed very excellent Alexi∣pharmacum. Thus: Extract it with distill'd Vinegar over a gentle fire, untill the Vinegar be of a dark yellow colour; afterward draw off the Vinegar, and from the remaining Extract, with Spirit of wine abstract a redness, which removed, the remain∣ing powder will be red. This keep for use. Of which two granes in convenient Liquor exhibited in the Evening, open the Belly, cause swear, and procure Sleep. I call it Mineral Laudanum.

(u) Also Scabs, Ʋlcers, Fistula's.

(w) Or in Extracted Panchymagogon vegetable, or Ext••act of Trochus of ••lhanda••.

(x) The two ways of preparing Mercury, which our Author mentions, but explains not, are northy to be known and described, though he writes they are most secret. These I now make known to all. The first way is a precipitation by it 〈◊〉〈◊〉, without the additament of any other thing whatsoever, yet it is compendious, not requiring much labour, if prepared with Instruments artificially made.

The second is Mercurius Dulcis, as it is called by Beguinus or Quercetanus his Pan∣chymagogon, prepared with Sublimate Mercury and Quick-silver crude, and purged, of each certan weight, mixed, and then sublimed.

The way of precipitating Mercury per se.

In Glass-houses are made Phiols flat and broad, within not a Cubit in breadth; high, and very close neck'd, so as the Orifice is no bigger than a needle may be put through, nigh unto the bottom there is a hole, through which crude Mercury very well was••'d, and purged from all impurities, that it may cover the bottom, and some part of the Glass from the upper covering be vacant. This therefore must be so ex∣actly placed in Sand, that no part of the Mercury, by the unequal placing of the Glass be higher or lower; when this is done, boyl it, at first with gentle heat, afterward with more strong fire, untill of it's own accord, it become a most red powder like Cinnabar; which must be diligently edulcorated with Cordial Waters, or with Spi∣rit of Wine. Dose from four granes to six. It powerfully provokes Sweat, and being six or seven times exhibited in Lues venerea, it wholly eradicates, and extermi∣nates the Disease, if other things necessary in this Cure be duly performed also. All Fevers both constant and intermitting it perfectly expells.

Mercurius dulcis, or Quercetanus his Panchymagogon.

Mercurius dulcis, the mitigating Dragon, as it is called by the Author of Tyrocini∣um Chymicum, &c. lib. 2. cap. 18. is made of Sublimate Mercury, and crude Mercury in certain weight conjoyned and sublimed anew. For by this means the corrosive Spirits in the Sublimate, are removed with homogencal Artifice, that is, by the crude Mercury are mortified, and the whole Composition, (whence it is called 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉, that is,) without any sharp favour, tending rather to a sweetness, is prepared. Of it Quercetanus makes mention in Tetrad. of most grievous Affects of the head. Tyrocinium in the before alledged place, adds in the preparation his Colchothar, that is, Vitriol calcined to a Redness, but unnecessarily. For per se, without the addition of any other thing different from Mercury, they easily unite. The man∣ner is therefore thus:

℞ Mercury sublimed, pure and perfect, as I describe in my Notes on the same Chapter of Tyrocinium, &c. ℥viij. crude Mercury well purged ℥vj. Grind them to∣gether part after part, then mix them in a Stone Mortar, untill the crude Metcu∣ry be consumed in the sublimate, then in a Phiol, of a convenient magnitude, that it may be half full, sublime it in sand, untill the whole ascend to the upper part of the Phiol, which for the most part, is wont to be in eight or ten hours. Break the Glass, and the crude Mercury which comes forth in this first distillation curiously separate, and what remains sublime in the former manner, this do the third, and fourth time, without the addition of any other external thing, and the sublimate will be clear like Crystal, which is easily cleansed from all its Acrimony. For the Vitriolate Spirits, forcible, and abiding in the Sublimate Mercuty, by homoge∣neal Artifice, as the Author speaks, that is, by the crude running Mercury are re∣ctified. These Spirits depart not by the mutual action and passion of mixtion and agitation, leaving the powder as it were dead, as Libavius judges: but they ab∣solutely dy, as the same or other sharp Spirits are wont to be mortified. The sublimations ended, the thick mass reduced to powder, must be often wash'd with Rose-water. Of this may be given fifteen or twenty granes, or in strong Constitutions thirty granes, with some purging Extract, [Dose.] as Extract of Tro∣chus, of Alhandal four or five granes, made up into small Pills. It ex∣pells all noxious humors without perturbation. It is given in all Affects, [Ʋse.] and is wont very commodiously to be exhibited after midnight. The Operation

will be more evident if to sixteen granes of this be added two granes of Flowers of Butter of Antimony, or Mercuri••-vitae, being before the exhibiting, well and long wrought together, with a Pestil, not Metallick, nor Wood, for these will stick to the matter, (they ought to be three hours working together, and so they will the better Operate, the more it is beaten, the better is the Operation, and it will not too extreamly provoke Vomiting;) the second day it may again be repeated if need be: if nothing of evil be, it expells nothing. After taking it the Patient should rest. Some have used this medicament several months. Note: it must not be exhibited in any Vehicle, * 1.27 as in Liquor, but only made up into Pills.

In Tyrocinium Chymicum there is instituted another Mercurius dulcis, but not so good as this. The Preparation of which is in this manner.

Another Mercurius dulcis.

℞ of crude Mercury, and made in distillation of Butter of Antimony with Subli∣mate Mercury, ℥ss. red Vitriol ℥iiij, Salt fuse ℥vj. mix them together and in a Glass Sublimatory pour upon it Aqua-fortis (in repetitions of the Aqua-fortis it must not be poured on, but mixed when the sublimate is mixed with the Caput Mortuum) the Mercury will be sublimed most white, which mix with the Caput Mortuum, and again sublime it and repeat it the third time. ℞ of this sublimate ℥iiij. add of the same crude Mercury made of the Regulus of Antimo∣ny, of Leaf-Silver, * 1.28 Take levigated of each, ℥j. Make a powder: in a Phiol, as before sublime it in Sand four times. Afterward put it in a new Glass, and in hot Sand for a whole hour or more sublime it; for so it will be exceed∣ing white. The French Sickness newly taken, it perfectly cures; being exhibited eight or ten dayes together in the palpe of a roasted Apple, and a convenientor∣der of Diet observed. Dose from six to fifteen granes.

There are other ways of preparing Mercurius dulcis.

Also other Mercurius dulcis of as great, and greater virtues, may be made; as thus

1. If crude Mercury well purged be dissolved in Spirit of Nitre, of which the Author speaks below, and by distillation the Water be often abstracted, and the Mercury dryed, and Edulcorated, and afterward, with an equal weight of other crude Mercury, be certain times sublimed, it is made sweet, and gently purges by the inferiour parts. Dose from six to twelve granes.

2. In the same manner, if the yellowish Precipitate Mercury, which is above added to the Authors Precipitate, be per se sublimed, it becomes sweet, and in a small quantity, viz. eight granes, it moves the Belly.

A Water profitable against Scabs, Fistula's, and malignant Ulcers.

Here in the last place it will not be incongruous to add after all these pre∣parations of Mercurius dulcis, a most profitable Water in Fistula's and Malignant Ulcers, may be prepared, not only for cleansing, but also for healing; but more espe∣cially in Lues-venerea, wherein they are so inveterate, as they admit of no Curation whatsoever, unless mixed with Mercurials. It is also powerful in curing the Scab, without any detriment. Fallopius calls it Water of Allum.

Put fresh Calx-vive into boiling Water, leave it for some time, then filter the supernating Water, and in 1 lib. of it, in boiling dissolve ʒj. of Mercurius dulcis, Strein it, and keep it for the aforesaid uses, only washing the affected parts with

the Water. It is profitable in all Inflammations, also in French Ulcers, either open, or black.

Flowers (a) of Butter of Antimony.

℞ Antimony Ungarick, and Sublimate Mercury, (b) of each (c), 1 lib. grind (d), and mix them diligently, and in a Glass retort fortified with Luting (e), in Sand distill them with moderate heat, untill the Liquor (f) come forth like Butter or Ice, if it stick in the neck of the Retort, as it is often wont to do, then with a live Coal moisten it, least the distillation be by the Obstruction (g) hindred.

This Liquor is vulgarly (h) called Mercurius vitae, yet it is exceeding corrosive: there have been some (i) so rash, as wickedly to sport (l) themselves with it, in others detriment.

If hot Water be poured upon it, the corrosive Salts will be (m) dissolved, and the white Flowers (n) be precipitated, which must most diligently by often edul∣corating with hot Water (o) be cleansed from all its saltness: this powder dryed must be kept for use; which in strong Complexions exhibited, is inwardly given with greater success, than the vulgar white Flowers of Antimony, prepared (p) by sublimation.

Whoso would rectifie this Antimonial Butter, (q) he must do it before the Water is poured on; for so he will have more excellent Flowers (r). Whe∣ther any thing in Chymistry, (s) can exceed this Oil, let them judge who know how to ferment it with Gold radically dissolved, and to reduce it accord∣ing to requisite Art, (t) by Philosophick * 1.29 fire (u).

Use and Virtues.

In the Pestillence, and in Diseases of the Head.

In Fevers (w), if it happen to move vomiting, it need not be (x) feared.

In Lues-venerea (y). In the Leprosy.

In the Dropsy (z), where for the most part without Vomiting, it operates by the inferiour parts.

In Malignant Ulcers.

Dose.

Two, three, or four granes (aa), with Panchymagogon, or Conserve of Roses, Violets, the Yolk of an Egg, and Syrup of Quinces.

Diligently observe, that always after exhibition of purging Antimony, the sick contain himself in Bed (bb), and a little after the taking it some Broth be given, so he will vomit with less trouble, than otherwise, if he had an empty stomach. The exhibiting broth, or hot beer, may be re-iterated two, three, or four times, if need be.

(a) Properly they are not flowers, for they are not elevated by sublimation, but are rather precipitated: that is, by pouring common Water upon the Buttery Liquor of An∣timony; after which all the Liquor being poured off, the white powder appears, which our Author calls Flowers. Beguinus lib. 2. cap. 12. of Tyrocinium, calls it Mercuris vitae, or Emetick Powder. It is also called Angelick Powder. In Italy Algoreth Powder; for Algoreth Physician of Verona gave it his own name. Otherwise it is called the White Eagle.

(b) Commonly by Salt and Vitriol.

(c) Some, as Beguinus, take but half so much Antimony.

(d) Ʋpon a Marble, but beware of the fume which in grinding is elevated: for from the Sulphur of Antimony, and sublimate it self, it is venemous.

(e) It needs not if distillation be made in Sand, and the distillation is best in Sand.

(f) Externally to the neck of the Retort.

(g) Viz. Of the Retort it self. In the end of the distillation of all the Liquor, encrease the fire more vehemently, and for some hours add fire of suppression; (the fire of suppres∣sion which is made upon Sand is not prejudicial, as Libavius unadvisedly determines) when all is cooled, gather the Cinnabar, which sticks at the end of the neck of the Retort, and afterward twice or thrice sublime it, * 1.30 whereby it will be more pure, and subtile. Of it is prepared an excellent Diaphoretick, if equal parts of it be mixed with Magistery of Mans Skull, Coralls, and Pearls. Its use is excellent in the Epilepsy, and Paralysy, which, by sweating only, and repeating the Doses, if it be used constantly twice a Week, for certain Weeks together, after the use of other necessary appropriate evacuations, (with Laxative Powder of Scena, of Wierus his Description) are happily removed thereby. Dose from ten granes to sixteen in Water of Senecio, * 1.31 often given to provoke Sweat. Fiery Sores of the head, espe∣cially in young Women, who are very obnoxious to such affects, it wonder∣fully heals.

Note: It is otherwise not so efficacious, if the fiery sore be caused by the boyling up of the Menstruous blood; or if grievous dolour of the head otherwise be. See Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition, page,

(h) By Empericks.

(i) Viz. of them.

(l) Otherwise this Liquor, or Oil of Antimony, is of external use, in the Gangrene, * 1.32 and Sphacelus: for in gangrenous Members, it separates the sound part from the putrified, only by anointing the putrified part round about with this Oil, the putrefaction is kept from the sound part, not suffering it to spread, and so the following Section may more happily be instituted. So also if round about a Pestilential Carbuncle a circle be made with this Oil, it will dy by little and little, and at length fall off, which afterward with convenient plaisters may be throughly and per∣fectly cured.

(m) Of Vitriol and Salt.

(n) That is, the Mercury it self is freed from the corrosive Salts, by sweet distill'd Water.

Philosophick Spirit of Vitriol.

(o) Rather cold, otherwise the flowers will be yellow; that water, which is said to imbibe the corrosive force of the Salts, if by gentle evaporation in a Glass, it be delivered from its phlegm, and the remaining sharpness, be by retort expell'd, ☞ it renders Spirit of Vitriol excellent, which I call Philosophick. This comes not from the Vitriolate Salt in the common manner, but from that most thin Vitriolate Substance, which sublimate Mercury, (from the Antimony, by the former distillation re∣duced to an Oily Liquor) before the subliming, hath extracted from the Vitriol and Salt, and together with it is become a Liquorous matter, that which is only by the benefit of Antimony, is transmuted: this afterward by the adjecting of simple Water, is separated from the Mercury precipitated into a white powder, and remains in the Water. And this vitriolate Spirit is of more powerful virtue, than that which is prepar∣ed in the common manner. [Use & Dose] Of this three, four, or eight drops at most, given

in a draught of Wine or other convenient Vehicle, in Fevers it mitigates, Lues venerea it asswages; in the Spleen and Mesentery-veins it opens the ob••tructi〈☐〉〈☐〉ns , and ••omp〈☐☐〉〈☐☐〉es the V〈◊〉〈◊〉n∣tricle, debilitated by the contraction of Phlegme; but especially, the Pe••tilence, being given in Water of Me••ow-sweet, and Cardu-bened: it happily cures. In Hypochondriack Melancho∣ly, it is admirably useful. Also with it are extracted tinctures of Minerals, and Corals, and Pearls d••ssolved. So Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition (not the counterfeit, published at Frankfort) page.

(p) This Powder given with convenient Water, pu••ges by the superi••r, * 1.33 and inferior parts. The same is more happily effected, if the Emetick Powder be diligently edulcorated and dryed, and then in fire of Sand in a Bolt-head, or Phi••l be digested, until it begin to be red. This Powder afterward, often ex∣tracted with Spirit of Wine, is given in a dose of four or five Granes; which by the infe∣rior parts only, purges all kind of Impurities.

If with common Salt it be often, and long beaten, * 1.34 and the Saltness afterward by washing in common water be removed, it obtains only a Cathartick property.

After another manner the Emetick-force is taken from the Mercury. Pour Nitre into a Crucible, add to it leisurely Mercurius vitae, stirring it very well; then remove the Crucible from the fire, which being cooled, you will find the Mercury in the bottome like a Regulus, this taken out Edulcorate with water. From the Mercurius vitae first draw off the less fixed parts by Retort (for by this means, if the sire were at first more strong, the Oleaginous liquor of Antimonial Butter, would also come forth, which left in the Retort remains fixt) after∣ward, with vehement fire make it flow in the Crucible, * 1.35 and it will become a transparent-glasse of a dusky colour, or else if longer continued in the fire, of the colour of Hyacinth, which with less trouble purges, being given from two Granes per se, to three Grans in Infusion; it often also excites vomiting. Also the same Glasse, which by some is called Amber of Antimony, is extracted with distill'd Vinegar, and after∣ward two or three Granes exhibited provoke sweat.

(q) This is altogether necessary.

(t) More Subtil.

(f) Tra••smutatory.

(t) Fire of Athanor.

(u) Our Author was seduced in that perswasion, for Metallick Tinctures have been sought by many from Corrosive Salts, but this Operation to be in vain, experience proves.

(w) Long begore the fit.

(x) Because Fevers are sometimes harboured in the Ventricle, and first Passages.

(y) So my Notes set forth by Gluckradius lib. 2. cap. 13. intituled of Mercurius vi∣tae.

(z) Repeat the Dose continually for three days, three or four granes, and afterward let the sick drink a Decoction of Sarseparella.

In the Drosie, but Note: [Caution.] in the Aged this Operation causeth the falling of the Fundament, which is afterward difficultly, or hardly at all, sanable. Beginus with D. Vaterius Physiiian of * 1.36 Mountpelier with this Mercurius vitae cured two Quartanary Hydropicks, given over by the cheifest Physicians.

(aa) At most.

(bb) Viz. Least he take cold, which is the cause, and Author of grievous * 1.37 Note: in all Purgations heed must be taken, that the head, and feed be not cold.

Flowers of Antimony corrected. (a)

First ℞ white flowers of Antimony, prepared after the common Chymical manner,

viz. by sublimation in Pots artificially set one within another: or ℞ them which by the benefit of a Retort are prepared, when Pulverisate Ant mony is mixt with pure Sand, and by the violence of fire without any Caput mortuum reduced to flowers. After∣ward ℞ Salt of Tartar, by frequent solution, (b and coagulation perfectly purified, what quartity you please, and pour on so much distill'd Vinegar, as may be sufficient to dissolve the Salt, abstract the Vinegar with gentle heat in Balneo•• or evaporate it: pour on fresh distill'd Vinegar, and, as before, abstract it in the same manner, re∣peating the labour, till (c) the Vinegar by distilling, go forth of the same taste, which usually is after the eighth or ninth Imbibing and Distillation. Of this Salt, therefore, impregnated with Spirit of Vinegar, and dried; ℞ ʒss. White flowers of Antimo∣ny ℥j. Mix them, and in a Crucible placed in the fire (d) melt them, the liquid Masse almost red like blood, pour upon a Marble, where when cooled, it will be of an ash colour; afterward grinde the matter, and in a Glasse pour upon it the following Aro∣matisate Aqua Vitae.

• ℞ Galangal.
• ...Gallia Moschata.
• ...Cloves.
• Cinamon, (e).
• Mace of each ℥ss.
• Saffron ℥iij.

Grinde these moderately, and pour on them Alcohol (f) of Wine, in gentle heat of ashes extract a tincture, afterward by Inclination, remove the tinged spirit of Wine, and pour on fresh, until it will yield no more tincture: then pour all the tinged, Are∣matisate Spirit, upon the Tartar and Antimony melted together, as abovesaid, adding of Salt (g) of Pearls and Corals, of each ℥ij. In a Glass well closed digest all these for two days in gentle heat of ashes: afterward with a convenient head, distil off the Spi∣rit of Wine with gentle heat, in the bottome will remain the tincture of the Aroma∣ticks with the powder of Antimony and Tartar; abstract these to a dryness. So thou wilt have the best prepared Antimony, which in colour will be like to Cloves. Keep it in a Glasse well closed, because in the Air it will resolve: Without any fear, it may safely be exhibited inwardly.

Ʋse, Virtues, and Dose.

These flowers are wonderful operative in the Pest.

In sharp Fevers. Mania. Love-potions. Madness. Fascinations.

All Diseases in the Body which take their beginning from Choler, it helps.

Also Epilepsys, and other Diseases very many.

It ••xquisitely expells noxious humours by the inferiors, by the superiors, by the pores, and by insensible transpiration.

Dose from seven Granes, to eight and ten, especially in strong constitutions.

(a) Flowers of Antimony crude are not fit for Medicinal use, unless first corrected: the same may rightly be said of the Glass, which the Author observes, that both must be corrected before exhibited for Medicine. Flowers of Antimony, in the Common manner are prepared by Sublimation, viz. In certain Pots applyed to the Orifice of a Cucurbit, and set one with∣in, and also above another, as is described in Tyrocinium lib. 2. cap. 18. Both white, yel∣low, and red flowers, may be made of Antimony.

White Flowers of Antimony.

The expedient way of preparing the white Flowers is mentioned by the Author, and also in the aforesaid place of Tyrocinium. But the work will more happily succeed, if an earthen Cucurbit be made of good matter, well coated, and have near the bottome a hole; and this be afterward placed firmly in a Furnace, and other Blind-heads with holes in them be aptly set upon it one within another, and those in number six or more: And on the top placed a glasse Alembeck with a neck, to which a greater or regal Cu∣curbit, may be fitly joyned for a Receiver. First, therefore, encreasing the fire gradu∣ally, till the empty vessel be very hot, which is placed undermost, take one Spoonful of Antimony pulverisate, and through the hole of the lowest pot leisurely, and at times, inject it. It will presently melt, and by force of the fire the Flowers will a••cend into the superposited Blind-heads. The Antimony must be injected with an Iron. In∣strument, crooked at the end, with which, through the hole, the Antimony may be often stirred in the Cucurbit; for so the Flowers will the more speedily be elevated. All things being rightly done, the Flowers will ascend to the top of the glasse Alembeck, with some part of the sharpe Phlegme, which must be gathered in the Cucurbit annexed to the neck, as aforesaid. * 1.38 For it is powerfully excellent in expelling Maw-worms; three, four, or five drops of it, being exhibited in a Decoction of Gentian root.

This is the way of preparing the white Flowers.

Red Flowers of Antimony.

Red Flowers of Antimony are made, when powder of Antimony mixt with Sand, is expelled by an earthen Retort, or Cucurbit obliquely placed. For so the Antimony comes forth, in yellow and red Flowers, into the receiver, or great Cucurbit annexed. All the Flowers, both white and red, may be taken out; the red are more vehement, than the rest. Also, the Flowers of Antimony are made in the common manner, by Sublimation in Pots, aptly placed upon an earthen Cucurbit one within another, encrea∣sing the fire gradually till at length it be more vehement, and the Flowers come forth, as well yellow, as white. Note. But little Antimony must be put in at one time.

The most commodious way of all is in the following manner.

First let an earthen Cucurbit be made, not of great bulk, or belly, but almost of an equal bigness, from the upper Orifice to the bottome: to which, instead of a Receiver, aptly conjoyn an other vessel, or oblique Instrument of like matter made, and ☞ well annealed: of two foot in length, and in the extreme part thereof shaped like a head, with a neck adjoyned, through which the Phlegme may pass into another Receiver, for that purpose annexed.

The most commodious way of preparing Flowers of Antimony.

℞ ℥viiij. of Antimony, and in the said Bolt-head or Cucurbit, with the other conve∣nient oblique instruments, urge the fire at first slowly, afterward encrease it, and at length make it more vehement for thirty hours; and the Antimony will come forth in Flowers, partly red and partly purple, into the Receiver adjoyned to the head, without any Caput mortuum, onely from the crude Antimony it self, to the upper part of the Cu∣curbit, Crystals will be elevated. After the end of the operation diligently gather all the Flowers. Dose two or three Granes. These Flowers are indeed Vomitive, (the red are more vehement) but if they be calcined, or circulated with spirit of Wine and

Honey, all the violence will be removed, and they onely retain the faculty of dejecting: for the violence arising from its crudity, is mitigated by the digestion of these noble Menstruums. Spirit of Wine must be poured upon Honey, and set for some time in a Sublimatory, afterward distill'd, toward the end of the distillation the fire must be en∣creased, that the spirit of the Honey may also come forth; which must afterward be joyned with spirit of Wine, for the use aforesaid. Also the same Flowers being put in a Glasse-dish, and covered onely with Paper, and placed in a Furnace with moderate heat, for the space of a Month, or two in the Winter, and daily stirr'd twice a day, (if not stirr'd they will wax black) will continue red, yet be porose and light. These onely move the Belly without vomiting. Dose from five granes to eight.

Double Antimonial Pills.

Moreover, from white Flowers very noble Pills may be made, which admirably ope∣rate, and for the most part move the Belly, yet they do also often procure Vomiting, and that the more strongly, when the Menera's of Impurities in the first region of the Belly, by the rule of Indications require extermination. But this vomitive Faculty, may be taken away easily, leaving it with the onely force of purging by the inferior parts. Therefore I call them double; the formet are Emetick, that is, 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉, purging by the inferior and superior parts.

The latter onely purge the Belly. The Composition, and use of both, hitherto by me kept in secret, I now faithfully communicate. First of all, make an aqua fortis of Vitriol calcined to a yellowness, and common Salt of each 3 lib. to which add of Potters Earth twice or thrice so much, and mix it. Afterward by Retort in open fire draw off the the water, then in Balneo remove the Phlegme, that the Spirits may onely remain. Then ℞ white Flowers of Antimony, add an equal part of the said water, and with gentle heat in Balneo remove the unprofitable Phlegme; for the Spirits co-operate with the Flowers, and onely send forth a waterness. Pour on fresh prepared Water, and as before draw off the Phlegme; this do so oft as till the Flowers be sufficiently impregna∣ted with the Spirits of the Waters, and the Waters retain in them no more Spirits. The Flowers thus impregnated, distill by Retort, and diligently receive the watery hu∣midity which first comes forth; for it must be separated from the matter. But when some white, weighty, and small drops, begin to descend into the Receiver, apply ano∣ther Receiver, and gather the Oyle till no more will come forth, but an unprofitable Ca∣put mortuum is left behind. (This Liquor comes forth just after the same manner as Butter of Antimony, or Mercurius vitae; wherefore it may here seem to be taken for it.) This Oyle in the Receiver, by little and little, Co-agulates and Crystallises, which must again the second time by Retort be purified: the same Oyle will come forth, but more pure and excellent. This Oyle is the Basis of the Emetick Pills, as well as of those that only purge the Belly.

For if a small part of this Oyle, be injected into distill'd Rain-water, it will be preci∣pited into a most white, rate, and soft powder, which in the distill'd water must be often washt from all its acrimony; and afterward mixed with as much purging extract, as shall be convenient to incorporate the Powder into ••ills; of which from one grain to three given per se, purge out all noxious impurities both by the superior and inferiot parts. But if a small part of this Oyle be injected into an equal weight of Oyle of Tartar, made per diliqu••um, and for one or two days left together, and at length by often washings, purified, and edulcorated, it will be reduced into Flowers very soft, and delicate, which in like manner mixed with purging Extracts, and made up into Pills. Dose from one grain to four, do onely purge the belly, and that gently without pain or molestation. But either of these sorts of Pills, in all diseases where Evacuation is

needful, may most commodiously be adhibited. Which we in other Specificks advise about.

Hence it is manifest, and experience proves, that the preparation of Antimony is not only one, but many, which may only purge, and that very kindly, by the Inferior parts; which is contrary to the Opinion of our Author below, * 1.39 where he treates of Panchymagogon, and many others, who are of the same opinion with him, because they know not, affirme it to be plainly impossible.

Anno 1614. October 31. I gave one of these Pills, weighing at least one grain, to my Son Jacob; it moved his Belly strongly six times, without any pain, and with admi∣rable success.

The Emetick force of Flowers of Butter of Antimony, or Mercurius vitae, is from the Antimony it self: yet this is taken away by being wrought together with Salt only, that it hardly retains a Cathartick virtue. Moreover, with easie Artifice, Flowers are made, which only parge downwards, in this manner.

Dissolve calcined Tartar in hot-water filter it, and ••terward with gentle evaporation remove the Phlegme, (Note, If Salt of ••tar often impregnated with Spirit of Vine∣gar, be mixt with thrice so much Argilla, and afterward distill'd by Retort, there will come forth a most excellent Arcanum of ••artar, useful in all affects of the Ventricle, Reins, and other obstructions) the Solution cleansed put into a vessel and keep. Put Crude Antimony into a Crucible, when melted put it into the former Solution and the Flowers of Antimony will be precipited very red. Of which, first cleansed from all their saltness, with common Water, and then dryed, ℞ six, eight, or ten granes, add of Sulphur of Vitriol two granes; give this to drink in Syrup of Maiden-hair, or other convenient Extract. This wonderfully, but very gently, exhausts all impurities, even from the most remote parts, in Fluxes of the Head, and the noxious humors of the Gout.

Sulphur of Vitriol.

Make Sulphur of Vitriol thus: ℞ Vitriol calcined in a Hot-house, or in the Sun, to a whiteness, what quantity you please, dissolve it in hot-water, pour upon it drop by drop Oyle of Tartar, and the Sulphur of Vitriol will precipite the bottome; which diligently edulcorate and dry. This is also profitable in Assects of the Lights. These preparations being familiat with me, have hitherto been kept secret.

Tincture of Gold.

Note, If this Oyle of rectified Flowers, be conjoyned with Calx of Gold, diligently prepared, and set in digestion for a Month, the Gold will Extract a Redness; if distill'd with the same Oyle the Gold will be ele••ated, which by Spirit of Wine is dissolved into an Aurum p••tabile, not to be contemned. Its virtues are Diaphoretick, for if three, four, or five granes of it be exhibited in Wine, Sweats are presently procured, in so great a measure, as the Patient must necessarily change his shirt. But the Oyle of Antimony, which comes forth••rom the Gold in this first distillation gently purges, and resolves all obstructions, and is otherwise of singular use.

• (b) This is necessary, otherwise, it would not be useful.
• (c) At length.
• (d) Sudamly.
• (e) Or the true Cassia Lignea, which is better.
• (f) Otherwise it is called powder without humidity.
• (g) Or of Magistery.

Electuary (a) of Antimony.

℞ Glasse of Antimony, prepared when Sol and Luna are in the sign Aquarius or Pisces, grinde it subtily, often pouring upon it distill'd Vinegar, (b) which afterward dry in Ashes; so you will have a white Masse, which grinde to powder.

• Of this power ℞ ℥ij.
• Treacle (c) Androm. ℥ij.
• Nutmegs.
• Mastick, of each ʒij.
• Orange Peels.
• Red Corals prepared, of each ʒij.
• Cloves.
• Seeds of Fennel.
• Coriander prepared, of each ℥ij.

Pulverisate these exceeding well, mix them, and with Conserve of Quinces make a Masse according to art, of which make Pills, in magnitude like Peas.

Virtues.

It wonderfully helps in the Pest, Quartane, Dropsie.

In Long, and inveterate Diseases.

In Diuturnal putrid Fevers.

In Cachexy, Melancholy, Madness, Delirium.

In Symptomes of Poisons drunk.

Dose.

To the weaker sort one Pill is given. (d) To the stronger two, with respect always to the strength of the Patient.

Cautions in exhibiting Antimony and Turbith.

1. In Exhibiting these two Catharticks, diligent heed must be taken, least Consti∣pations be (e) dolours of the Cholick, or one of the principal members hurt, (f) as the Lights, (g) or the Liver, which by grievous vomiting, are oftentimes further endam∣maged.

2. In such, as to whom Antimony is exhibited, a vein must by no means be cut, either before, or after the taking it (i).

3. Where it provokes vomiting, a draught of Pease-broath gently boiled must be given, or Hen-broath without fat or warm beet, repeating it often if need be, that the sick may more easily vomit, and the Medicine more swiftly operate.

4. They must always be given two, or three hours before and after meat (k).

5. In Cholerick persons, and such as difficultly vomit, and are naturally weak, it (l) must not rashly be given, least the stomach by the use thereof be debilitated, and distend∣ed, so as the natural vigor be wholly dejected.

6. To those, it may rightly be administred, who are prone to vomiting, having a strong stomach, the passages of the breast large and wide, (m) and who are otherwise ac∣customed to vomiting, and in whom the matter easily comes upward.

7. I•• t••e Disease be contumacious, (n) the matter must first be ripened for two days with ••urb••th, 〈◊〉〈◊〉) afterward Antimony may be exhibited.

8. In the Pestilence, if Antimony be administred, this must be always observed, that the same time, some maturating Attractive, (p) be also applyed to the Bubo or Carbun∣cle, (q) otherwise it will be hard like a S••rrhus, and that hardnesse will continue for se∣veral months.

In Hypercatharsis, to suppress the overmuch vomiting give fresh Treacle, or juice (r) of Quinces: Apply to the ventricle a Plaister of a Crust (f) of Bread; and to the soles of the feet toasted bread sopt in Vinegar.

If exceeding dolour of the head be, apply to the head and fore-head linnen cloaths, moistned in water of Lettice (t) and Roses, with Vinegar and Oyle of Roses.

(a) It is called Electuary of Antimony, because glasse of Antimony rightly prepared, and often corrected, conjoyned with other Theriacal Species, * 1.40 is a medicament representing an Electuary; the use whereof is excellent. Gla••e of Anti∣mony is so called, because it becomes transparent like to glasse; from the only powder of Antimony, with long and gentle heat calcined to the c••lour of Ashes, in the Month of January or February, according to the Authors mind, melted perse, is more commendable for this com∣position, than the other, which in the vulgar manner is wont to be made of Borax and Crude Antimony; for it is more excellent, * 1.41 and by reason of the Celestial Influences, of Sol and Luna, being in the watery Signs Aquatius and Pisces, is rendred more happy and powerful in Operation.

(b) To correct glasse of Antimony, our Author takes strong distill'd Vinegar, which surely is not improper, but better, and indeed nearer to fixation, is that correction of the same glasse, which is made with Oyle or Spirit of Vitriol; for so the more light and crude part, from which their so great vomitory force and violence arises, by more strong maturating, are ren∣dred more gentle, purging very easily, and almost onely by the inferior parts. Processe in the correction of glasse of Antimony may be made, thus: ℞ Glasse of Antimony dryed, and re∣duced to most fine powder ℥ij. * 1.42 Instill upon it Spirit or Oyle of Vitriol corrected ℥ij. diligently mix them, afterward in a Dish with gentle heat dry it, then pour on the sames quantity of Spirit of Vitriol, and evapo∣rate it; repeat the operation seven or else nine times, always provided, the powder of glasse of Antimony be every time very well dryed, before the instilling the Oyle of Vitriol. This powder in the same proportion afterward mixt with the Theriacal Species described by our Author, and what you desire, you will have more excellent.

Another preparation not unlike to this, is described in Practica Chymiatrica of our Edi∣tion page. which in Conserves, Rotula's, confected Pears, and in other confected fruits may be exhibited without nauseousnesse.

Other glasse of Antimony excellently corrected.

℞ powder of Antimony very fine, mix it with a like quantity of common Salt, sub∣lime it in a luted pot, and the Antimony will rise like a Saturnine matter, by boiling dis∣solve the Salt and powder of Antimony; afterward diligently dry it, and by moderate heat again calcine it in a pot always stirring it, and intending the fire, till all wax white; grinde it very well, and in a duplicate Crucible make it flow in an open fire; this being done remove it from the fire, and pour it drop by drop into a Bason, then it will be of a red colour. Dose to Infants one 〈◊〉〈◊〉, to them of ten years of age two granes, to them of forty years five granes in Wine, it onely purges by Siedge, but in Honey by the Superior parts.

Balls made of glasse of Antimony, good against Fevers.

There is also another preparation of glasse of Antimony, familiarly used by me in ••s, the composition of which in this place I shall communicate, the use is as in the ••brile Specifick, of which afterward. ℞ Glasse of Antimony prepared in the just time, if possible, and most diligently whitened with Spirit of Vitriol, and afterward finely Pulverisate ℥ss. aliàs ℥jss. Sugar Candy ʒiij. Wheat-flower ℥iiij. Select Saffron ℈ j. Boil them with gentle heat in common Water, to the consistency of a Poultis, yet diligently beware, least in the end in the too much hardened, or burnt, but let it be almost as stiff as bread; of this make Balls, and lay them up carefully. They will keep in their integrity four years, after which time they will contract an hoarinesse, and be∣come unprofitable.

Dose and Use, see below in the Febrile Specifick.

(c) In more vehement Purgations, some granes of the true Bezoar-stone should be added, as Boetius in his Treatise of Gems adviseth. Note. By the same reason, mineral Boezoar, may also profitably be added.

(d) Either by it self, or swallowed with convenient Liquor.

(e) Of the belly.

(f) Vehemently, otherwise in more light affects, the use of Antimony is not to be feared, ••or it much helps.

(g) But it is happily exhibited in the Plurisie, inflammation of the Lights, Asthma, Empye∣ma, and Imposthume. Therefore it is not to be understood simply of the Lungs hurt, for in the Affects thereof it is an healing Remedy, except only in old inveterate Ulcerations. In Em∣pyema it is a great Arcanum.

(h) A Caution of Antimony. [Caution.] The too frequent use of Antimony, extracts the innate humidity, and causes Convulsions, wherefore in dry and cholerick bodies it must not too often be used.

(i) What causes the Author had, that before, and after the taking of Antimony, a vein should not be cut, * 1.43 I understand not. For Antimony is endued with like purging virtues, as all other Catharticks are. Hellebore, which abounds with Antimonial properties, moves vomiting more vehemently: but who hath at any time, before or after exhibiting Hellebore, forbid Phlebotomy where need re∣quired? Therefore it is not to be feared, in the exhibiting of Antimony. Moreover, expe∣rience proves, besides the Testimony of Ruland the Father, and others, that either before or after the giving of Aqua bened, which is wholly Antimonial, in the Plurtsi••, and other diseases, the cutting of a Vein hath been used, and that happily to the repelling the disease, from whence no peril hath ensued.

(k) Read, before: seldome after.

(l) Viz. Antimony and Turbith.

(m) Also a long Neck.

(n) Chronical.

(o) Read the Ʋniversal Digestive, or Vitriolate Tartar.

(p) Emplayster.

(q) See below the Pestilential Sp••cifick.

(r) Or, crude juice of Quinces, or one pill, or one d••se of Laudanum Opiat, which also very sw••ly stays vomiting. See Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition page.

(s) Beiled with Wine and Vinegar.

(t) Rather of Vervein. See Pract. Chymiatrica, &c. page.

Panchymagogon (a).

Among all Cathartick Medicaments, although I have spared neither cost nor labour, yet by very often experiment made, I have hitherto found none, which are with lesse trouble taken, and do more happily perform the desired Operations, than Panchyma∣gogon.

If Antimony (which, among the vulgar, by reason of its vehement vomiting, is infa∣mous and abominable) could so be prepared, as it might onely perform its office by the inferior (b) parts, without the usual violence, which for the most part is by me re∣moved in my antecedent preparations, there could hardly be given a more pleasant Ca∣thart••ck in the things of nature.

But a preparation of this kind hath been often attempted, yet not performed hi∣therto, although by the benefit of Pirotechnia it hath been endeavoured, wherefore not found out by any Chymist, notwithstanding of it, for Ostentation sake, as well as of Aurum potabile, many do falsly glory. ℞ Species of Diarrhod. Abbat.

Diamber, (c) of each ℥j.

From these with Spirit of Wine, (d) by digestion for four days daily stirring it, ex∣tract a Tincture, and keep it a part; Then ℞ Pulpe of Coloquintida (e) ʒvij.

• Turbith Gumos. ʒv.
• The best Agarick, ℥j.
• Root of the true black Hellebore, ℥j.
• Choice Scammony, ʒvj.
• Leaves of Sena ℥iiij.
• Choice Rubarb ʒiiij.
• Seeds of Wallwort beaten, ℥iij.
• Elatery, ʒij.
• Hermodactyls, ʒiij.

Break and bruise these well together, and upon them pour the Spirit of Wine Tinged (f) with the Species, as aforesaid; afterwards for eight or fourteen days, macerate them with gentle heat in Balneo, (beware least the Spirit of Wine break the Glasse) re∣move the tinged Spirit by Inclination, and pour on fresh, this do so long as till all the tincture and purging property be extracted: Lastly, the tinged Spirit of Wine (g) mixt together, abstract by gentle heat in Balneo, until a thickness like Honey be left in the bottome: About the end, add Oyle (h) of Cinamon, Cloves, and Nutmegs, of each ten drops, Salt (i) of Pearls, and Corals ʒij. Salt extracted by Art (k) from calcined Feces, with shavings of Cranium, (l) being mixed herewith render it more efficatious. There is not given a better Cathartick, which purgeth with less molestation.

Use and Dose.

Of this Composition may be taken from ℈ j, to ℈ij, with Malmesy, (m) or other rich Wine, or with broath, or other appropriate Liquors.

Some in the use of this add some drops of Oyle of Vitriol.

In powder of Liquorish, without molestation it expels all noxious humors.

This may de made up in Pills, and swallowed alone, or, which is best, dissolved in a draught if Malmesy Wine.

Another Description.

℞ Pulpe of Coloquintida, ʒvj.

Agarick, choice Scammony, of each ℥ss.

Black Hellebore.

Species of Diarrhodon Abbat.

* 1.44 Aloes in juice of Citron, of each, ℥j.

From these, with Spirit of Wine, extract and Essence, from which, afterward in Bal∣neo, the Spirit of Wine must be seperated. And, because in extraction of purging me∣dicaments, the purgative faculty is wont to be debilitated, (n) wherefore some add to one part of extract, another of crude purges, add there ore to the above said, before the extract in the bottome remain plainly thickned.

Trochus of Alhandal ʒvj.

Diagridium prepared.

Agarick Trochiscate, of each ℥ss.

Aloes Epatick ℥j.

Pulverisate all these, and reduce them to a mass of a just consistency. Dose from 〈◊〉〈◊〉 to fifteen and twenty granes, in form of Pills.

(a) This description of Panchymagogon, was invented by Isaack Holland, for it is found in his vegetable work; and is very commendable. Tyrocinium Chymicum, among other Extracts, quotes this lib. 2. chap. 9. Moreover, it is called Panchymagogon, because it attracts all humors.

(b) Which, * 1.45 to his desired wish that Antimony might be prepared only purging downward, the Author adds declaiming judgments, of opinions va∣rying from his, which is the experiences, and testimony of so many famous men. Antimony, as we have already said, is prepared with a purging faculty only; for all the Emetick force of Antimony may be taken away, by requisite Art, so as it shall neither purge by Siedge, nor by vomiting, but diaphoretically only. If therefore Art can remove all power of purging, it most certainly can retain in it the Cathartick property, and mitigate the other, or else wholly remove it. For if either part of its operation be alterable, according to variety of prepapations, it may also be abolisht or retained, according to the same diversity. And a little before our Author prescribes correctories, with Aromaticks, for flowers of Antimony, least they should too vehemently provoke vomiting; where we in our Notes of the same flowers of Antimony, describe circulation with noble Menstruums of Spirit of Wine and Honey, and afterward a simple digestion, by which they are rendred operative only by the inferior parts. Likewise flowers of Antimony by being wrought together for some time with common Salt, lose their vomitive faculty.

Purging Spirit of Vitriol.

Moreover, if Pulverisate glasse of Antimony, or flowers of the same, be infused in a Bolt-head, with Oyle or Spirit of Vitriol, not rectified (which must be well minded) the glade or flowers being covered two fingers with the Oyle or Spirit, and left for some time in a warm place, a dark red extraction is made. Of which, from four to ten drops, exhibited in some convenient liquor, purges the impurities of the belly by Siedge onely, without any detriment, nauseousness, or vomiting; it is a very profitable Cathartick, and in many diseases admirably useful: yet it will be better, first to prove its virtue by experience, before it be too much commended.

(c) To these may be added others, as of Mastick, red Roses, Anniseeds, Fennel-seeds, of each ʒiss.

(d) Others, more commodiously, make the Extraction with Cinamon-water prepared with Wine.

(e) Of that which hath been long kept.

(f) The Chymical Essence.

(g) Dissolve in that Menstruum, Aloes succotrin. ℥j. filter it, and and is to the former.

(h) The Oyles, before they are adjected, should first be dissolved in a little Spirit of Wine, for so they will be the better-mixed with the Extracts.

(i) Magistery rather.

(k) With water of Fennel.

(l) Or, bones of the Microcosme, calcined.

(m) If it be hard, it may be tempered with Spirit of Roses or Violets, and afterward dis∣solved in Malmesy-wine.

(n) Whether in preparing purging Extracts, Spirit of Wine, for a proper Menstruum, may be adhibited; after many others, is questioned by the Author of Tyrocinium Chymi∣cum, lib. 2. chap. 9. of Extracts. He rather judges, that in some the purging virtue, by digestion with Spirit of Wine, is impeded; but he leaves it so, as it seems, to require a sub∣til arguing; for it doth not infringe the virtue, nor doth it attract it to it self. The fa∣culty of purging Extracts, is fostered in the volatile Mercurial-salt, wherefore it desires a like Menstruum; of like nature with that which should be extracteds but Spirit of Wine is Sulphureous, and retains the nature of Sulphur; so that he attracts from things, what is of of his own nature, viz. Sulphur; leaving the Mercurial-salts untouched. Wherefore it is rather to be used for Extraction of such things, whose essence consists in Sulphur, such are Diaphoreticks, than of Catharticks, for which it is not so proper. Yet this our judgment can∣not overthrow the Opinion of those, who endeavour to perswade the contrary, viz. that no purging force is left in the•• after they have been infused with Spirit of Wine; for, say, they, a certain Cathartick virtue may be extracted from Spirit of Wine, from which it is not easily separated, but when it is about to be separated the Spirit of Wine is also abstracted with it. The contrary of this experience declares. For first, how can the Spirit of Wine attract to it self, what is not of its own nature, as is already said? Secondly, If it plainly extract the purging faculty, how is it, that when extracts of this kind, by this Mehstruum debilita∣ted, (as they say) being afterward well dryed, and other convenient Menstruum pour on, do still retain their purging faculty so apparently manifest? And lastly, where they say the Cathartick virtue, cannot easily be separated from the Spirit of Wine, this also experience manifestly repugness For who will deny, that Spirit of Wine, used instead of a Menstruum in Extract of Coloquintida, cannot easily be separated from the purging Tincture? Where∣fore the purging virtue is not fixed in Spirit of Wine: for the remaining Magna's after Spi∣rit of Wine hath compleatly performed the office of Extraction, being afterward excited with other Menstruums, do still retain their purging faculty, by the Spirit of Wine not attracted. Yet rightly to prepare purging Extracts, except in Coloquintida, Scammony, and Elatery, whose violence by Spirit of Wine is corrected, other Menstruums are more proper, such as Metheglin. Canary Vine, Whey of Milk, Water of sweet Apples, Betony, Fennel, Anise, Roses, Meadon-sweet, Cardu-bened, Fumitory and such like; especially, if with these be conjoyned some drops of Oyle of Tartar, made per deliquium, for so they will the sooner attract, and take to themselves the Mercurial Salt. From all which it is sufficiently manifest, what is the cause in Extracts their purging property is debilitated, so as many times we are enforced to give some purges in the Substance. For which cause, this must well be noted and considered, viz. what Menstruums are to be applyed to this or that Extract.

Anno 1615. in the Month of December, I thus prepared this Panchymagogon.

• ℞ choice leaves of Sena ℥iiij.
• Root of the true black Hellebore ℥iij.
• Turbith gummos.
• Polypode of the Oake.
• ...

• Most white Agarick.
• Pulp of Coloquintida, of each ℥ij.
• Peth of Carthamus-seeds, ℥jss.
• Choice Rubarb.
• Hermodactyls, of each ℥jss.
• Fine Scammony ℥j.
• Elatery ℥ss.
• Species Aromatice Caryophyllata ℥iij.
• Species of Diamber.
• Rindes of Citron, of each ʒij.

Make the Extract with Cinamon-water made with Wine. Of this simple Extract there was ℥viij. I added Balsome of Aloes ℥iij. I also added Magistery of Pearls, and Corals, of each ℈ss.

Oyle of Mace, Cinamon, and Cloves, of each ten drops.

Dose from ten granes to ℈ j. with respect to the disease, and Patient. See Pansa in his book of proroguing life, part. 2. pag. 113.

Anno 1629. in the Month of October, I prepared this Panchymagogon.

• ℞ Aloes Succotrine ½ lib.
• The best Rubarb. ℥v.
• Choice leaves of Sena ℥iiij.
• Most white Agarick ℥iij.
• Choice Turbith ℥ijss.
• Root of most white Mechoacanna ℥ij.
• Root of true black Hellebore ℥ss.
• Pulp of Coloquintida ℥j.
• Root Chelapu.
• Scammony, of each ʒv.
• Root of Esula prepared ʒss.
• Hermodactyls ʒiij.
• Sharpe Cinamon.
• Most white Ginger.
• Mace, of each ʒij.
• Galangal ʒj.
• Wormseed
• Cloves.
• Cardamum.
• Rindes of Citron.
• Squinanthum, of each ʒj.

Make infusion with a sufficient quantity of Spirit of Wine, and 1 lib. of Anise of Fennel-water, let them stand for eight days, in the mean while stirring them every day; afterward strein, and express them strongly through a linnen cloath, and make an Extract; adde in the end, the other things, which Crollius adds, especially add to the Extraction Species of Diamber, and Diarrhodon, mix them all exactly.

Another way not less noble.

• ℞ Leaves of Sena without all the stalks ℥ij.
• Choice Rubarb ℥jss.
• Root of black Hellebore of Austria ℥j.
• White gummose Turbith.
• Polypode of the Oake.
• Trochus of Alhandal.
• Agarick Trochiscate, of each ℥ss.
• Peth of Carthamus-seed.
• Choice red Myrth, of each ʒiij.
• Species Aromat. Caryophilat.
• Diamber, of each ʒij.
• Rindes of Cidron ʒj.

Cut and bruise these very well, pour upon them Spirit of good Wine, and Water of Cinamon, of each 1 lib. and ½; extract the Spirits, afterward presse them out, ex∣tract the feces again only with Cinamon-water, afterward strein it well, according to Crollius his mind. To the Extract and Extract of Aloes made with water of Betony, or Vervein ℥iij. Make a mixture, then by heat reduce the whole to a convenient Consi∣stency, adding Oyle of Cloves ten drops. Dose from ten granes to twenty.

Another description.

• ℞ Rubarb.
• The best Turbith.
• Pulp of Coloquintida.
• Most white Agarick, of each ℥ij.
• True black Hellebore ℥jss.
• White Hellebore ℥ss.
• White Ginger••.
• Root of Cucumer wilde.
• Hermodactyls.
• Euphorbium of each ℥ss.
• Squinanthum.
• Root of Coltsfoot, of each ʒij.

Digest these in a close vessel for twenty four hours, in a sufficient quantity of Water of Anise, then boil them with gentle heat, till half be consumed, to which, when strein∣ed and thickned, add.

• Scammony pulverisate ʒvj.
• The best Aloes succotrine ℥j.
• Amber-greise seven granes.
• Camphire ℈ss.

Benzonie, Musk, of each seven granes, moisten them with Oyle Anise.

Another Panchymagogon.

• ℞ root of the flower de luce.
• Cypress.
• Coltsfoot.
• Angelica.
• Lign. Aloes, of each ʒj.
• Root of wild Cucumer ʒij.
• White gummose Turbith ℥j.
• Saffron ʒss.
• Squinanthum ʒss.
• The best Rubarb.
• Most white Agarick, of each ℥j.
• True black Hellebore.
• Diagridium, of each ℥jss.
• Pulp of Coloquintida ʒvj.
• Aloes succotrine ʒij.

Dissolve the Aloes and Diagridium, in a sufficient quantity of Water, let them stand in Balneo three days or more, very often stirring them: Infuse the rest in a sufficient quantity of Spirit of Wine, stirring them sometimes; afterward Evaporate them to the consistency of an Extract: mix both Extracts, and to them adde

• Musk, Amber,
• Camphire, of each ten granes.

Reduce it to a Masse, of a just consistency to be made up in Pills, moistning it with Oyle of Anise.

Extract of Mechoacanna.

• ℞ root of choice Mechoacanna not putrified ℥iij.
• Turbith gummose, and white ℥j.
• White ginger ʒij.
• Root of Polypode ℥ss.

These cut in a gross manner, pour upon them of the best Spirit of Wine and Water of Betony, and of that Water which is abstracted from Aloes, of each ½ lib. macerate them for two days in a hot place, and vessel well-closed; then with a Press strongly ex∣press the Juices: on the remaining feces again pour Water of Betony, as much as will cover them a little above, when sufficiently macerated express them; joyn the expres∣sions and add

• Most pure Manna ʒij.
• Scammony well cleansed ʒj.

Mix these, stirring them well together, and add Spirit of Vitriol five drops, Oyle of Cinamon three drops. Dose ℈ j. more or less.

Extract of Coloquintida and Scammony, useful to incorporate prepared flowers of Antimony, of which mention is often made above.

℞ Coloquintida not fresh, but that which hath been kept some years, without the kernels ½ lib.

Pure and choice Scammon ℥iij.

These, being cut, extract with Spirit of Wine, till all be extracted out of it, rejecting the feces distil off the Menstruum to a consistency, and the Spirit will serve for the same use, by distillation coagulate it, and put it up for use. Dose per se, from twelve to fifteen granes. It is very useful incorporated with others, made up into Pills.

The true preparation (a) of Scammony.

℞ Choice Scammony not adulterated ½ lib. beat, and sift it, afterward pour upon it a little juice of Roses, or which is better of the wilde roses, (b) exprest and streined, (add one or two drops of Spirit of Vitriol. The juice must be kept for use in a cold place least it grow sower) and in the Sun, or behind a Furnace dry it. This imbibition, and drying, must be renewed (c) twenty or thirty times: for so the noxious, and viscous malignity of the Scammony is easily dissipated, which, otherwise, by cleaving to the foldings of the Ventricle is wont to excite great dolour and anguish. With the for∣mer juice may be mixed half so much of the exprest juice of Quinces purified, whereby it will be more efficacious, and with less trouble purge the belly, and with this prepared Scammony, the purging force of all Catharticks may be excited, and sharpned.

Dose and Use.

In many Diseases wanting evacuation. (d)

Dose five granes. In robust constitutions from twelve to fifteen and tweenty granes may be given (e). Formed into Pills or ground to powder after drying, and fifteen or twenty granes of this powder may be exhibited in Syrup of Roses.

The best preparation of Scammony.

Choice Scammony prepared with juice of Roses, by re-iterated imbibitions, and dry∣ings, as is already said; then ℞ good Alcohol of Wine (f) without phlegme (in which have been first macerated for twenty four hours, seeds of Anise, Fennel, Cina∣mon, and Spikenard, of each a little) as much as may suffice to extract the Tincture, or Essence of Scammony; pour it upon the Scammony moderately dryed, that it may co∣ver it three or four fingers, and let them stand in Balneo three or four days, every day often moving them, so the Spirit of Wine will extract a Tincture: The pure tinged Spirit by inclination separate, and pour on fresh Spirit, repeating the labour often, until the Alcohol be more tinged. Afterward, the tinged Spirits joyned, extract in Balneo and the Scammony will remain in the bottome like Honey, which in a convenient vessel, must be further dryed with gentle heat. Of this Extract, which it is yet sost, like bread newly boiled, ℞ ℥j. of purified juice of Quinces ℥iiij. of juice of Red Roses, well cleansed ℥j Mix in a convenient glass, the Juices and Scammony with gentle heat, stirring them leisurely with a Silver Spatula, that the juices may be exhaled, and the Extract acquire its former consistency; but before all the humor be plainly exhaled, to ℥j. of Scammony, add of Salt, or Magistery of Pearls, and Corals, of each ʒj. Make it up in Pills.

So you will have the most excellent Cathartick, purging without Molestation.

Dose.

From ten granes to twelve and twenty.

Note. In Extraction of Scammony, that it may be proper, it must first be well setled in the juices, before the humor be exhaled. Also when two parts of the Spirit of Wine or Liquor, is by Alembeck drawn from the Tincture, you may desist, and when the ••al∣neum is cold, take out the glass, in which you will see the Scammony dejected to the bot∣tome, or else hang in the remaining Liquor, like pitch of a bright colour.

In this place, by the way, the ingenious may be advised, that the Esence of one, or more Catharticks, extracted with Spirit of Wine, and mixed with the same; may in due proportion be incorporated, (about the end of the boiling over a gentle fire, with Electuary of Quinces or Citrons, and afterward according to Art be boiled to a just consistency, so the purging virtue conjoyned in the Electuaries will remain, after eva∣poration of the Spirit of Wine.

These Catharticks in a just Dose, and very small quantity, * 1.46 in urgent necessity, with honest fraud, ingenious and officious guil, may be exhibited to delicate and squeamish persons, with great emolument, and no molestation, or trouble to the sick.

A more short preparation of Scammony.

(a) Indeed our Author here proposes a profitable, yet very laborious preparation. This following which I prepose is more short and easie; yet not wanting its 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 ••••rtue.

℞ Fine or choice Scammony, grind it very small upon a Marbel, imbibe it with a little Spirit of Vitriol, or Sulphur made per Campane, adding three or four drops (or more accord∣ing to the quantity of the Scammony) of distill'd Oyle of Anise or Fennel∣seeds, * 1.47 diligently grind them long together, till they become a Masse clammy like Pitch; which keep in a Bladder, or as other pillulary Masses are wont to be kept. This preparation, with Spirit of Vitriol, is plainly Philosophical. For as An∣timony attended with a vehement hot quality, which proceeds from the Mercury, and corro∣ding volatile Salt, is corrected perfectly by this Noble Menstruum: So here the corroding property of the Salt can no more be of force, but is transmuted by the mortification, effected through the contrary acting of Spirit of Vitriol, and Oyle of Anise, and reduced to a beneficial Operation. It is necessary, the same way and method be always observed by the Chymist, in the requisite and dexterous preparation and correction of Euphorbium, which indeed should by no means in Pills or otherwise be admitted for medicinal use, until this genuine preparation be first prudently performed. Dose of this prepared Scammony from fifteen to twenty granes; it purges gently without molestation. The same may be used instead of the Extract of ••olo∣quintida and Scammony, before prescribed for incorporating Mercurial and Antimonial Pills. The use of this is plainly necessary in Mineral Turbith, of which two, three, or four granes, in fifteen granes of Scammony thus prepared, exhibited in Lues venerea, and the Dose often repeated, powerfully expells the disease. Some correct Antimony with juice of Se∣landine, and that very well. Moreover, in the same manner are prepared all purging Juices, Aloes, Elatery, Gumdeperu, &c. For hereby their vehemency is mitigated, and so rendred more sutable to be inwardly taken, in form of Pills or otherwise.

(b) Viz. an half part. For this Juice is astringent, and hinders the purging faculty.

(c) Scammony not prepared. * 1.48

1. Begets corroding winds.

2. By its aboundant sharpness inflames the spirits, and so excites Fevers.

3. It vehemently attracts and opens.

4. It by its sharpness endamages the Intestines, causing the Dysentery and Tenesmus.

5. It is prejudicial to the Heart, Liver, and Ventricle, by the propriety of its substance.

(d) Especially in Cholerick persons.

(e) The same Doses may be used in other purging Extracts, yet always with consideration of their powerful faculties.

(f) Also Scammony, by macerating is extracted with Majoran-water, or other odoriferous water hot, which being afterward separated, fresh water is again poured on, till it will no more be extracted. The Water is abstracted in Balneo, and the Scammony left in the bottome pure and Candid. Which being done, according to the Authors prescript, it must with puri∣fied Juice of Quinces and Roses, be reduced to the consistency of Pills.

Specificum purgans of Paracelsus (a).

First, The purification of Vitriol from Sulphur is made in the following manner.

℞ Ʋngarick Vitriol, (b) and in a Copper Vessel dissolve it in common water, being dissolved sprinkle upon it common Oyle of Tartar, (c) 3. lib. of Vitriol, ℥iiij. of Oyle of Tartar, or there about are required; let them cool together, afterward what is clear pour off, (d) for the fetid Sulphur, unapt for this Operation, sinks to the bottome like Clay. The pure Solution evaporate, till it begin to be as it were crusted, afterward in a cold place the Vitriol will be converted to * 1.49 Chrystals, which diligent∣ly keep.

Secondly, Distillation of Spirit of Tartar is thus instituted. ℞ Crude white Tartar, (e) upon it pour one measure (f) of Spirit of Wine, close the orifice of the vessel very well, and in a Hot-house, set it to digest for forty days together. Afterward distill it in a gentle heat of Ashes, until some yellow oyly drops begin to come forth, then cease. The Spirit that is come forth keep a part, the remaining Caput mortuum with strong fire evaporate, so long as till the Tartar be moderately calcined, not to a whiteness, but so as it remain of a dark colour: upon this Tartar pour the Spirit before distill'd off, set it to putrefie in Balneo for three days; this being done, distill it first in Sand, afterward by Alembeck luted not too high in a most strong open fire, so the requisite Spirit of Tar∣tar will come forth.

Thirdly, Of the former remaining calcined Tartar (from which the Spirit is extract∣ed) ℞ 1 lib. Of the Vitriol, as aforesaid, prepared 1 lib. beat them, (g) and mix them in a large glasse, pour upon them the before distill'd Spirit of Tartar, adding a measure of old rich White-wine: the glass closed with a Blind-head, set for forty days in gentle heat; the time expired, begin to distill it, at first with most gentle fire in Sand, that the subtil Spirits of Wine, Tartar, and Vitriol may ascend, which diligently gather, and keep a part. When the phlegme comes off sweet, that also gather a part: after∣ward again grind the matter, (for it will be crystallized) and in a Retort well coated, distil it in an open vehement fire, yet first begin leisurely least the matter melt, afterward with most strong fire (as is wont to be in preparation of Oyle of Vtriol) force it, till all the Spirits be come forth. These last Spirits mixt with the former subtil Spirits, but the middle sweet phlegme reject, as useless.

Fourthly, From the Caput mortuum according to art, by the benefit of common Wa∣ter (h) extract a Salt, if need be reverberate the matter, and again extract it. This re∣verberation and extraction repeat, until all the saltness be extracted. Mix the Extracti∣ons (i) of Salts, and by evaporating abstract the Water. Upon a Marble grinde the Salt, which when ground, put into a long body with Alembeck annexed, pour on it the proper Spirits, viz. the first subtil, and the last strong Spirits, till the Salt be covered three or four fingers above, (if some phelegme do yet remain mixt with the Spirits, it

will be no inconvenience) place it in Balneo for certain days, then the spirits from the Salts will extract their own proper Essence, (k) whatsoever is dissolved and extracted, by inclination gently pour off, and put on more of the remaining spirits, re-iterate this labour, till the spirits in extracting be no more coloured.

Fifthly, These spiritual extractions mix, and in Balneo cohobate for fourteen days, al∣ways re-pouring on what comes off: Lastly, in Sand strongly distill whatsoever will come forth, and what remains force in an open fire, till the Salts, together with the Spirits, be come forth.

Sixthly, The Salts with the Spirits in Balneo cohobate often, and the Salts in a gross and visible manner will begin to settle in the bottome, (whence the Liquor becomes white like Calx of Silver dissolved in powerful (l) water) then in Balneo, with 〈◊〉〈◊〉 heat, the proper Spirits may be abstracted, and the matter in the bottome remain thick like a Poultis.

And so Specificum purgans, not without great labour and is time prepared.

A more easie way of preparing in re-iterating the Operation the second time.

The remaining Spirit last abstracted after the first absolute Operation, may be kept for the second preparation, so the labour will be more easie, viz. ℞ ••he Salt of Vulgar Vitriol, and Salt of Tartar, (m) in equal weight, and from them with this Spirit extract an Essence or Salts, and in the same manner proceed in all.

But because a purgative in great abundance cannot very quickly be made, nor ought only the mineral noxious (n) fumes be removed, but also the earthy (o) impurities o•• the Microcosme quite exterminated ʒi it will not be improper here to set down the prepa∣ration of extracting volatile Salts by Alembeck from certain herbs, which afterward in equal weight with Specificum purgans being mixed and exhibited, will render the work more easie.

Salts of Herbs are thus prepared.

• ℞ Black Hellebore. Herbs and Roots (p).
• Carduus Bened. Herbs and Roots (p).
• Masterwort Herbs and Roots (p).
• Roots of wild Alexander.
• Century.
• Tormentil.
• Herbs and Flowers of Succory.
• Angelica.
• Pimpernel.
• Selandine.
• Herbs, Saint Johnsworty
• Vincetox.
• Aron,
• Horse-tail.

Cinquefoile, of all these a like quantity, as shall be thought fit. Dry them in the shade, not in the Sun; cut them and put them in a little Barrel, upon them pour wa∣ter, wherein a little Hops and Ferment hath been gently boiled; Ferment them in a Hot-house, (q) often stirring them for three Weeks; (r) afterward, distill them in vesi∣ca cuprea, as the manner is, with refreshing of the Spirits, as is wont to be in∣distillation of spirit of Wine. This Spirit moderately rectifie, (t) not per∣fectly, viz. to the highest perfection. (u) The remaining Feces to those the like dryed Herbs may be added, and so you will have more abundance) (w) reduce th Ashes, and from them extract a Salt; to the Salt when dryed, pour on the proper Spirit, that being set in Balneo for certain days, the Essence may be extracted, pour off the essencified spi∣rit, and pour on more, repeating the labour till no more can be extracted (x). Mix the extractions, and cohobate it certain days in Balneo, if any Feces happen to settle in

the bottome, these separate by filtring through Brown Paper) afterward in a boiling Bal∣neo distill it, then the Salt will ascend together with the spirit: If any thing by chance remain, pour on more spirit, and again cohobate it, and then distill it in Sand: what comes forth receive and pour upon it a good quantity of its own Phlegme, (y) let them stand in a cold place, then the subtil distill'd Salt will sink to the bottome; remove the spirit by inclination, and keep it for a second use of Extraction; that which resides in the bottome, may be a little edulcorated and dryed in a Hot-house, then will remain (z) Salt of Herbs in Medicinal use most efficacious; whose use according to Theophrastus, is thus.

℞ Of Specificum (aa) purgans one part, of Essence, of Oriental Crocus one other part extracted with Spirit of Wine, from which the spirit of Wine is not separated, circulate these two or three Weeks, and keep them for use. It may also be given with∣out Essence of Saffron, but with it is better for comforting the heart.

Virtues, Doses and manner of exhibiting.

In all diseases needing evacuation, it is given without any danger. (bb) In all putre∣factions and superfluous humidities of the Body, from what cause soever produced.

It is given in Wine upon an empty stomach, in Wormwood-wine, Malmesie, Broth, or Juice of Roses.

Dose according to age, as to those of twenty, thirty, forty, and fifty years, four granes are given. To Youth of fifteen years, three granes; to Children and Infants, two granes. Let the Patient keep himself warm in Bed for one hour after the taking of it, then he may rise, walk, or sit; if in three hours it operate not, the same Dose again exhibit, let him fast three hours after, keeping himself warm (cc) from the Air all the whole day. Which way soever it operate, it matters not, whether by Vomiting, Siedge, Sweat, or Urine. The following day, let the Patient rest: The third day, encrease the Dose one half part (as if before four granes were given, now give six) observing the order of the first day; the following day again let him rest. If necessity urge, give it the third, fourth, fifth, and sixth time, as long as the Disease remains (dd). This is a sufficient (ee) sign; whilst impurities are in the Body it purges, and discuses through the Members, and especially in the Center of the Disease causeth dolour; but in defect of impurity no dolour ensues, and it hardly at all purges, because it doth not, after the manner of common Catharticks, work upon the radical humor (ff).

(a) Paracelsus lib. 4. Archidox. briefly describes the preparation of Specificum pur∣gans. For he appoints Magistery of Vitriol, with Magistery of Tartar, to be joyned in equal parts with Essence of Saffron, and to be digested together in a Pelican for one whole Month. But how the Magisteries should be made, he expresseth not; nor in any of Paracelsus his Writings is any necessary way of this preparation 〈◊〉〈◊〉 Yet ingenious Artificers have, as much as they could, undeavoured to follow the Author's mind. This description proposed by Crollius, doth not indeed want certainty, but is exceeding tedious, and also very laborious; wherefore we have no cause at present to acknowledge this for geiuine. Since Paracelsus his Antifices conformed to the prescripts of Nature, * 1.50 we well know not to be very difficult: And that by him much the more easie by so much the more ••••occult, and by Periphrasis both of words and descriptions, are left sometimes according to the manner of Paracelsus obscure. We shall first consider the Authors words, afterwards faithfully from proper Experience and Practice, declare a more easie way of Pre∣paring this Specificum purgans.

(b) Blew Vitriol.

(c) Made per deliquium.

(d) From the Feces.

(e) Cream of Tartar is better, of which in the universal Digestive.

(f) Four pound.

(g) Mixt with dry Argilla, or other Earth, which must be three times as much, 〈◊〉〈◊〉 the mas∣ter. If Argilla be not mixt, the matter will melt.

(h) Hot.

(i) The former and the latter.

(k) With a certain yellowness tending to redness.

(l) Aqua fortis.

(m) Extracted either a part or together.

(n) That is, impurities exalted, as in sharp diseases, the Pest, &c.

(o) The Tartar in Chronical diseases.

(p) Some plainly omit Masterwort, Angelica, Pimpernel, Selandine, Vincetox, 〈◊〉〈◊〉 foyle.

(q) Or other hot place.

(r) Ʋntil they be seen to contract a certain sharpness.

(s) Read of Juniper, or of other spirits from Vegetables, or else from Seeds.

(t) Distill it with gentle fire.

(u) Not wholly, but that it may retain with it some phlegme.

(w) Of Ashes and Feces.

(x) Or, which is better, proceed forward with these, as is below described in distillation of spirt of Tartar.

(y) Before, aften rectification of the spirits of the Residue.

(z) In the bottome.

(aa) That is, ℞ of Specificum purgans, of the Essence of Saffron, and of the vegetable Specifick, of each an equal part.

(bb) Without considering what humor it is that offends, whether it be choler or phlegme.

(cc) Otherwise grievous Symptomes follow.

(dd) Yet always respecting the nature of the diseased.

(ee) Of purging.

(ff) That is, it destroys not the natural Vigor.

A more easie way of preparing Specificum purgans of Paracelsus.

A more compendious and less laborious way of preparing this Specifick, hath been by me invented, and often practised, which is, thus. ℞ Of spirit of Tartar distill'd, as the Author prescribes below in Diaphoreticks, without any addition of spirit of Wine, 1 lib. Add to it of spirit of Wine 2 lib. and of rectified spirit of Vitriol ℥ij. Pour these when mixed, upon the Colcothar of Vitriol, and Caput mortuum of Tartar, (from which a Spirit hath been extracted, and is afterward calcined to a dark colour) and in a vessel well closed, digest it in Balneo for certain days. Then distill it by Retort in an open fire, yet at first with exceeding gentle heat, least the spirits which are very thin be exhaled and perish: In the end urge the fire more strongly. This distillation is scarcely finished in three days. From the Caput mortuum remaining after distillation, being first well and vehemently calcined in a Potter's Furnace, in the usual manner ex∣tract a Salt, and with the before distill'd spirit, digest it in Balneo for fifteen days, then mix them with dry Argilla or the Pumex-stone calcined, and by an Earthen Retort in an open fire distill it; so with the Spirit the Salt will come forth made spirituous, and be mixed in the same liquor. This liquor, according to the Authors mind, by re-iterations cohobate, that is, distill it often, or else leave it to digest in Balneo, until the Salts begin to appear, spontaneously settling in the bottome, and then the desired end of the opera∣tion

will be accomplished. By this means will be gained more, than half the time, which in the Author's preparation is consumed; nor is this at all inferior to it, but, by reason it is more compendiously and less laboriously prepared, is rather more ex∣cellent.

Dose and Use, as of the Authors.

The Magistrale method of Arcanums and Vegetables.

There may also from the before recited Vegetables (necessary for use with Specificum purgans) as also from all others, subtill Arcanums be extracted; which indeed are not known to many, yet they are plainly Philosophical; for all their virtues are intirely preserved, whereas in other preparations not thus perfected they grow crude; more∣over these Arcanums are reduced into a liquor, grateful both to the Palate and Stomach, of which a very small part, is of as great virtue, as other preparations far more largely exhibited. This method I commend to all my Disciples, and as I sincerely deliver it, so I desire it may as faithfully be kept. From certain Herbs and Roots, but chiefly from them of which our Author makes mention, either all green, or some dryed, (for in one and the same time they cannot all be had) fermented a little and digested, extract a spirit and Phlegme; the spirit partly separated from the phlegme keep a part, as also the phlegme.

From the Caput mortuum calcined in the common manner, with the phlegme extract the Salts, by boiling it to a Lexivium, which Evaporated to a certain thickness like unto Oyle, joyn with its own spirit before reserved, and mix it with three or four times so much Argilla or calcined Pumex; and by Retort, leisurely augmenring the fire, distill it into a most large Receiver, in the bottome of which is first placed a moderate quantity of the same Vegetables mixt together, or one only, if the distillation be of one, (these must not be plainly dry, but somewhat withered, viz. the Elementary or accidental hu∣mor must be only in part removed) the Spirit, together with the Salts made spirituous, will come forth, and falling upon the injected Vegetables, will calcine them, which will easily be discerned contracted in themselves, and the liquor of a ruddy colour. The distillation ended, gather all which shall be in the Receiver, and by Retort in a close re∣verberatory distill it, and the liquor will come forth red, with some stink, this in all Vehicles may afterward be mixed, for it contains in it self the whole faculty of all the mixture. Dose ℈ j. &c. either by it self, or in other appropriates. If the Spe∣cificum purgans made of Vitriol and Tartar, as abovesaid, with Essence of Saffron, be mixed in equal weight with liquor of this kind, or with that which is made from the Herbs our Author appoints, or else with any other prepared in the aforesaid manner, provided they be appropriate and convenient, and the composition afterward given to the sick, much more happily effects the Cure; and by this means the * 1.51 Realgar's, and impurities of the Body will more exactly be exterminated.

IV. Diuretick (a).

BEcause the impurities of all Diseases admit not of expulsion by the inferior parts, therefore Diureticks and Diaphoreticks are also needful (b).

(a) Various Diureticks diversly prepared are exhibited, yet not vulgar: They are of ••nd.

1. Is the distil〈☐〉〈☐〉 'd Water of Peach-kernels macerated with Alalmesy-wine, of which one spoonful exhibited is most efficacious.

2. Is most white Flints of the River burned, and often extinguished in rich Wine, tell they be plainly reduced to powder, which is wont to be the third or fourth extraction.

3. Oyle of Wax, three or four drops exhibited in Water of the greater Urtica, the affected part being also anointed with the Oyles of Wax, Tiles, and Scorpions, do powerfully expell the Stone, and Urine.

4. A Diuretick Julep, and Oximel Diuretick, see practic. chymiatrica of our edition, page.

(b) Yet Diureticks must not always and every where be applyed.

I. Salt of Amber (a).

A little after in the description of Oyle of Amber, I shall declare the preparation of this.

Dose and use.

From three granes to four, six, eight, and ten, in Water of wild Alexander, or Rest∣harrow. It admirably expells the too long detained Urine (b).

(a) Some from the Caput mortuum of Amber (strongly calcined, and afterward distill'd into an Oyle) by the benefit of common Water, extract a fixed Salt, which purified by frequent Solutions and Coagulations, they joyn with volatile Salt; of this Composition ℈ j. with ℈ij. of Missletoe, exhibited in Water of the Roots or Flowers of Peony, either before or in the fit, being three times taken, they perfectly cure the Epilepsy, if not transplanted from the Pa∣rents to the Children, and also all other necessaries be first duely observed.

(b) This is also a Secret in helping the difficult Birth.

II. Spirit of Salt (a).

℞ Salt of Cracovia, (b) Native or Sea-salt, dryed or (c) calcined 4 lib. pour upon it Rain-water, mix and impast (d) it with fresh white Argilla, finely powdered, and sifted (or, which is better, instead of Argilla, take the matrix, or outward co∣vering (if it can be had) that encloses, and cleaves round about Terra sigillata, out of which Terra sigillata is taken, as a Kernel out of its Shell, for so the liquor will be ren∣dred more efficacious for medicinal use) and make it up into Balls, or long Rolls, which, first dryed to a hardness behind a Furnace, put into a conveniently large Retort very well coated, that it may not be quite half full, * 1.52 and gradually encrease the fire, till the phlegme be come forth, afterward force it in a strong continued open fire, until all the white Spirits are come forth.

The Distillation is the same, as is wont to be in preparing Aqua fortis (e).

Use and Dose.

Two or three (f) drops in Water of Cardu-bened, and Pellitory of the Wall, pre∣sently expells the detained Urine. Of like virtue is Aqua vitae per se, being perfectly rectified from all its phlegme.

Observations of the Spirit or Oyle of Salt.

It is to be admited, that this Spirit hath a singular Antipathy and contrary nature to common Salt.

First, With respect to Thirst. Common Salt provokes thirst: This Spirit takes a∣way thirst, which is apparently manifest in Hydropical persons.

Secondly, Common Salt is biting, and preserves from putrefaction: This Spirit without dolour, by corroding, in the space of one day, takes away (h) whatsoever in wounds or other affects is obnoxious to putrefaction.

Thirdly, With respect to tast, common Salt is sharp and biting: This Spirit hath a * 1.53 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 Tast, and a smell like the exprest juice of wild Apples.

Here follow the virtues and use of this Oyle, according to Paracelsus.

Simple Salt of all Condiments, the Condiment whatsoever is unsavoury, and uncouth to the Stomach, it renders savoury and apt for nutriment; and since it knows not pu∣trefaction, it excellently preserves all things from putrefying, and is healthful for the na∣tural body, and so conducible to humane nature, as without it, we know not how to live: This applyed to other Bodies removes all humidity, and what is left of the solid sub∣stance it astringently contracts, whence the condited bodies become dry, and are pre∣served from putrefaction. If the virtues of crude Salt be so great, then surely, much more powerful are the Spirits conveniently prepared there from.

1. Paracelsus used it in all diseases, by exhibiting three drops once in a Month. (i) It renews (k) the body, especially if certain leaves of Gold be dissolved in it; for Salt pre∣serves all things. (l) Also this spirit of Salt may very commodiously be mixed with Oyle of Vitriol, (m) and afterward in divers diseases inwardly exhibited with admirable success, especially in Hydropical bodies, with Water of Wormwood.

2. Leprous, (n) and other such like Diseases, as well of Men as Women, being tak∣en in Wine it cures, and purifies the blood.

3. In the Dropsie, mixed with Salt of Wormwood, or some drops daily given in Water of Wormwood, until the Dropsie decline and be removed, which will be in a few days.

3. To comfort the Head, in Water of Lavendor, Majoran, Sage.

5. To the Heart, in cold cordial waters, as of Violets, Roses, Borrage, and Melissa.

6. To the Stomack, with Mint-water, so the appetite to food is encreased.

7. To the Liver, with Succory, Lettice, and Carduus-bened.

8. To the Spleen, with Endive and Purcelane.

9. In the Pest, with appropriate Cordial Water. Also the Region (p) infected may be anointed therewith, whereby the Tumor will inwardly break away, and the venome by another Emunctory be expell'd without Detriment.

If four drops of this be mixed with ℥ss. of Electuary (q) Juniper, and exhibited to provoke sweat; it, by Paracelsus, is singularly commended in the Pestilence and Poy∣sons, because it comforts the Heart, and purifies the Blood.

10. If given in Vinegar, it cures the English sweat (r).

11. It purges the Reines and Bladder, and breaks away the Stone, used with a Bath (s) it certainly helps.

12. Certain drops given in Water of * 1.54 Motherwort, (t) expell the Maw∣worms.

13. In Burstings, (u) Paracelsus anointed the place affected with this Liquor, (w) ap∣plying also a proper Bath, (x) giving certain drops inwardly, so in few days the Patient will be cured.

14. In the Cholick, (y) two or five drops given in strong Wine, is a present Re∣medy (z).

15. It expells Fevers (aa) yea, even Diuturnal, four drops being exhibited in Aqua 〈◊〉〈◊〉 (bb).

16. In the Jaundies, (cc) three or four drops given are profitable, being continued, till the Patient be restored, which will be in three Weeks (dd).

17. In the Iliack, Dysentery, Paralisy, Apoplexy, and Gout, in appropriate Wa∣ters (ee).

18. It also cures internal Ulcers.

Dose.

Four, five, six, or seven drops, in a spoonful of Malmesy-wine, Cinamon-water, or other appropriate Water.

It's external use.

1. Mixed with appropriate Waters, it is profitably applyed by anointing, to the af∣fected part in the Gout.

2. It penetrates all veins, flesh, bones, and helps forward the cure of Ulcers.

3. Where Members are contracted (ff) and moved out of their place, whether there be only contracture or imposthumation, anointing, with appropriate unguents, must be appointed.

4. All Ulcers evilly cured, infanable, and fetid, as Fistula's, Cancers, Wolfes, and such like Phagedaenick evils, by continual anointing may be cured in a short time.

(a) Spirit of Salt is more excellently made, if with Sea-salt, Spanish, or French Salt, mixed with Crude Terra sigillara, in a three or four fold proportion, in a strong, and open fire gradually increased, it be by Retort distill'd. But in these distillations of Salt, the whole Salt at first comes not forth in Spirit, but part thereof still resides in the Caput mortuum, therefore the Salt by common water, must be freed from the Caput mortuum, by boiling the Caput mortuum in the Water. This Salt joyn with the Spirit first drawn off, and in a hot place digest it for some time; afterwards mix it with fresh Terra sigillata diligently dryed, distill it as before, by repeating the Operation, the whole substance of the Salt will come forth like Spirit. For as much as of the Salt in re-iterated digestions shall by the Spirits be dissol∣ved, so much, by the repeated distillations, is the Spirit encreased; till at length the whole Salt come forth spirituous. With this more pure Spirit the best Aurum potabile is pre∣pared.

Compounded Spirit of Salt.

There is another more elegant and pure Spirit of Salt of greater virtues, yet com∣pounded of Nitre and common Salt; the compendious preparation whereof, is thus.

℞ Most pure Nitre and common Salt decrepitate, of each what quantity you please, mix it with a three or four fold quantity of * 1.55 Terra sigillata well dryed, and then in an open fire after the usual manner provoke the Spirit. Of this Spirit ℞ 1 lib. add of common Salt fuse ℥iiij. Digest it for some time that the ad∣jected Salt may by the Spirit be dissolved, and forthwith distill it by Retort. By this means you shall both encrease the Spirit, and render it stronger, which, in the same plain manner, with new Salt fuse taken in the same quantity, you may encrease as often, and as long as you please. From this Spirit, in Balneo abstract the phlegme, and then by Retort rectifie the Spirit, which joyn with a like quantity of Alcohol of Wine, after∣ward by circulating and cohobating the Spirits (viz. of Wine and Salt) together, they become inseparably united. This Spirit so powerfully resists thirst, that dropsical per∣sons taking it, do not greatly desire drink in three days.

Also from Sea salt a sweet Oyle may be made in this manner.

Dissolve Sea-salt in distill'd Rain-water, filter it, and in moderate heat calcine it, al∣ways stirring it that it flow not, and this do fifteen times or oftner; afterward extract the same Salt with the best Spirit of Wine, which being removed, the Salt will Cristal∣lize; from these Crystalls impasted with Argilla, or crude Terra Sigillata, extract a bright Spirit, which afterward joyn with Alcohol of Wine, and distill them together, by often cohobations. Very great ostentation hath been used by Chymists, touching the sweet Oyle of Salt, as if they could never sufficiently praise it's virtues. This sweet Oyle, or sweet Spirit of Salt, from Salt it self, by no distillation, can be made without Spirit of Wine, or Oyle of Tartar. The Spirit of Wine only is that which procures this sweetness, whether from the beginning it be joyned with the Salt in distilling, or after∣ward with it, the Spirit of Salt be often distill'd by cohobation; for so, and not by any other means, all the Acrimony of the Salt is removed, and the Spirit rendred sweet and savoury. The like may be done after the same manner in other Spirits.

(b) Especially old. The new Salt difficultly sends forth 〈◊〉〈◊〉 spirits, but that which is twenty or thirty years old doth much more easily.

(c) That is, decrepitate or lightly burnt.

(d) Salt fuse plainly from it self sends forth no spirit, unless by times and disconti∣nuance.

Crystals of Salt sweet like Sugar.

(e) Salt also, by a genuine and Philosophick preparation, may be reduced to a perfect sweetness, thus. First, Let a large and strong earthen Retort be made, so as upon the supe∣rior part of the Belly an Earthen Pipe may be made, from the exterior part, to hang per∣pendicularly almost into the middle of the body of the Retort, the Orifice of which without must be wide, but within more streight and close. In this Retort, put of common or of Sea-salt (which is better) 3. or 4 lib. and with a most capacious Receiver annexed set it to distill, gra∣dually encrease the Fire, till the Salt within be in stax; then through the Pipe inject one or two drops of cold water, then close the Orifice of the Pipe with an Earthen Stopple before pre∣pared, and the abundance of spirits in the Retort, by that allaying humidity, will be dissol∣ved. The use of cold Water must by repeating be continued, till the whole mass of Salt be by this means reduced to Spirits 〈◊〉〈◊〉 from which, by gentle distillation in Balneo, remove the phlegme; what remains set in a cold place, and it will be crystallized like to Nitre; the Crystals being sweet as Sugar, may afterward per deliquium be dissolved into a Liquor. Of five or six drops, [Dose and Use.] exhibited certain days to dropsie al persons, so effectually takes away all thirst, as that for four whole days or more, they shall scarcely at all desire any drink. * 1.56 For the essential humidity, which in Hydropicks is much exhausted, the spirit of Salt helps, and corroborates the Ventricle and interior parts. But otherwise Salt as a mixt body doth not strengthen the essential humidity, but rather abates and weakens it; and so thirst, by taking Salt is not diminished but encreased. If to 1 lib. of Salt dryed, be taken 2 lib. of Coals pulverisate, and these exactly mixed from 1 lib. of Salt you will have 1 lib. of spirits.

(f) To eight or twelve granes.

(g) This no otherwise can be, but by reason of the mixture for Salt, as a mixt body hath in it self divers parts, each of which have other qualities, and other effects; but being conjoyned they only manifest the peculiar property of the mixture.

(h) For it is th••n, therefore easily penetrates.

(i) Rather in a week.

(k) This may rather be said of the compounded Oyle made of Salt and Nitre.

(l) Read Conserves.

(m) In a large proportion.

(n) The Leprosy of the Greeks is sanable, but that of the Jews, unless by the singer of God cured, is unsanable.

(o) Of the Skin.

(p) Region of the Body.

(q) Of Honey.

(r) And other superfluous humors.

(f) With emollient Diureticks, as Pellitory of the Wall, Mallows, and Melilet.

(t) Or of Honey.

(u) Newly taken.

(w) With the grease of a Hedghog.

(x) Which is made of Cammomil, Melilot, &c. with a convenient Ligature. Balsom of Salt-gem, See Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition, of Bubonocele, Enterocele, and Epiplo∣cele, page.

(y) Especially in the flatulent, if the belly be free.

(z) The Compounded is better, chiefly when mixed with spirit of Wine.

(aa) Especially of the Ventricle.

(bb) Exhibited before the Fit.

(cc) Plainly inveterate in a Decoction of Straw-berries morning and evening.

(dd) Sooner.

(ee) Oyle of Beech distill'd in May, of Ash, of Fearnbrake.

(ff) Paracelsus in this manner proceeded in such cases.

He mixed Oyle of Salt, with an equal portion of Oyle of Vitriol and Spirit of Turpentine, each of which he prudently and leisurely poured on a part, to prevent the danger of violent heat and noise. The matter, when thus mixed, will appear viscous, black, and full of phlegme; therefore, when all is well mixt rectifie it, mixing a few * 1.57 stones in the spirit of Turpentine; afterward anoint the contracted members, first washed in the following Bath.

• ℞ Tops of Origan.
• ...Juniper.
• ...Oake-leaves.
• ...Wormwood.
• ...French Sage of each four or five handfuls.
• ...Apples of the Fir-tree six or seven.

Boil these in common Water, as long as shall be expedient, repeat the use of both these, till all the Members be restored; one cure is usually performed in eight days space. This is of great use in dryness of Members, Inschwindung der Slieder. In Inveterate Contra∣ctures add Oyle of Amber. It is very convenient after anointing, to wrap the affected Members in Fox-skins. See Practica Chymiat. of our Edition, page.

Spirit of Salt Nitre (a).

In the same plain manner, (b) and with like regiment of fire, spirit of Salt Nitre is distill'd, which comes forth by a red fume. This is to be noted, that to one part of pu∣rified Salt-peter, three parts of Argilla is wont to be added, and so are made up in long tolls and dryed, that they may be rendred fit for use.

Dose and Use.

In the Cholick: (c) and this seems not strange to any man, since in like affects some

exhibit Crude Nitre; for the heats and malignities of the Saline Spirits in the Micro∣cosm, by the due and exact use of this are wonderfully inhibited and represt.

In the Pleurisie and Prunella (d).

This mixed with a like quantity of spirit of Wine, is given in a draught of warm Fountain Water, from ℈ij. to ʒj.

If used in the Cholick, then outwardly the Navil must be anointed with exprest Oyle of Nutmegs, with a little Civet mixed therewith. This doth not only asswage the intolerable dolours, and continual anguish, but also discusses, and resolves the ma∣lignant, crude, nitrous, and vitious humors, which if not obstructed are apt to spread to the joynts, and nervous parts, which not rarely happens, by reason of the certain Sym∣pathy which those humors (being somewhat mixed) have with such parts, from whence follows impotency, laxation, and resolution of the joynts much to be pityed. About the end of the cure, (e) the use of Elecampane efficaciously expells the resolved Salt. Moreover, the hidden virtues of Nitre or Fusile Salt, have always been highly prized by the Sons of Hermes.

(a) Nitre is Animal, Vegetable, and Mineral, and in all these is perceived to manifest its virtues. In the end of the distillation of this Spirit, all being cooled, and left for some time until the Spirits be well setled, which is wont to be in the space of five or six days and nights. Note, That in the phlegmatick whiteness, the Corrosive Spirits lye hid, being less useful for the Chymical Physician. But of these red Spirits, from 1 lib. you will scarcely have ℥jss. or ℥ij. Wherefore it is best to receive the phlegme, and the red Spirits both a part.

(b) The operation will better be without making them up into Rolls, viz. if the Earth be only mixed with the powder of Salt-nitre, and so the distillation instituted.

(c) Before the use of this Spirit, [Caution.] the Belly should first be soluble. It is given with ℥ij. of Fountain-water blood-warm; the mixture of Spirit of Wine and Nitre causeth Sweats, and speedily removes the dolours of the Cholick. See Practica Chymiatr. of our Edition, of the Cholick passion, page.

(d) This Spirit is also given in Fevers, in stead of a cooling Medicament, with con••∣nient vehicles, viz. in Water of Endive, Succory, Sowthistle, and to quench thirst from six drops to eleven exhibited, is oftentimes more convenient, than Lapis prunella it self, because that sometimes causeth nauseousness.

(e) Not in the end only, but also in the beginning, a Decoction of Enula is wonderful pre∣valent.

℞ Of Roots of Enula cut into small pieces ℥j.

Fennel-seeds pulverisate ℥ss.

Water of Melissa 2. or 3 lib.

Boil them in a double Vessel one hour and half: afterward strein it through Hippocrates sleeve of which, when streined, give the first draught about the Evening going to bed, the second in the Morning, the third also in the Evening, and so go on, if need be, and the cure will be effected.

V. Diaphoretick.

SWeat in the Pest, and Ungarick Disease, (a) is the universal evacuation of the ve∣nome of the whole Body, not in the blood only, but also in the habit (b) of the Mi∣crocosm, and so expells whatsoever evil is latent in all the parts. By the benefit of

Sweat, the venome, which, by affecting the circumsercuce, * 1.58 transmits his cold influence to the Heart, is happily excluded; for as by attra∣ction we necessarily receive breath, (c) together with it we also at∣tract the venemous Air, wherefore it is needful that it be exterminated from all parts by Sweat, there being no part of the body, although small, but is apt to receive the Air, therefore all may evacuate the evil by the 〈◊〉〈◊〉. So Sweat is the universal Evacuation, and indeed, almost the third part of all Diseases in∣cident to humane Bodies may be cured by Sweat.

Diaphoretick (d) Antimony.

℞ 1 lib. (e) of Mercury sublimate with Vitriol and Salt, add of Antimony Ungarick 3 lib. grinde them together and mix them: In a glass Retort (f) well coated put the mixture, annexing a Receiver well luted, make the distillation in Sand, well governing the fire, that the drops congeal not like Butter in the neck of the Retort, which if per∣ceived, presently take a live coal, holding it so near the glass with the tonges, as may moisten the matter, but not hurt the glass, this must be done as oft as need is. The li∣quor come forth rectify once (g) afterward moistned with heat, (h) pour it into a large glass (i) that hath a long neck, and pour upon it Aqua Regis (some use only spirit of Ni∣tre (k) very leisurely, viz. drop by drop, to prevent the danger of noise, (l) and over∣much heat, when you perceive the matter to be plainly dissolved and setled, then proceed thus, to ½ lib. of the Oyle (and so proprotionably) add one loton of Gold, (m) first dissolved in Aqua Regis a part, so the mixture will be clear, not disturbed, and in colour be most red; unless you thus proceed the solution will be unsetled, and the gold not truly incorporate it self, and after abstraction small shining sparks of the gold will ap∣pear. The whole clear and most red Solution put into a Cucurbit well luted, with a head and receiver aptly fitted, observing degrees of fire, begin to abstract the phlegme, (this Operation is performed in two days space) afterward encrease (m) the fire so as the bottome of the Cucurbit may be very hot; a little will sublime it self, which, when the work is ended, and the vessel cooled and broke, reject as useless: the residue, which is left in the bottome or sticks to the sides, being in colour of a dark yellow, like most dry and gaping earth, having almost no Tast. It will stick to the tongue without corro∣sion, like burnt or calcined Harts-horn. From 1 lib. of Oyle after drying, you will have of this Earth ½ lib. half a pound (n). This fixed Calx needs not be edulcorated unless you will, but must be burnt in a Crucible for half (o) an hour: It is marvellous to see what a Test of the fire this sustains in the Crucible, and all corrosiveness is mor∣tified.

In Chymical use, although this thirsty Earth be fixed, yet by the benefit of vulgar Sulphur, (p) being therewith conjoyned by Art, by peculiar industry may remain mixed with gold when in flux, yet in the fire it doth not always answer the desired end.

In Medicinal use among Spagirick Remedies, this is one of the principal (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉)

This cost me almost 200. dollers, which with others, I now freely communicate to the candid Reader.

Virtues and Use.

It is a Principal Arcanum in divers, and almost all Diseases, operating most efficaci∣ously by Sweat and Urine; it purges not, (q) but for the most part moderately excites Sweat and Urine, (r) not debilitating the sick; by reason of the addition of gold (f) it comforts Nature.

In Lues Venerea (t). In the Pest (u).

In the Gour. (u) In the Dropsie. (x) Fevers (y).

In obstructions and dolours of the Spleen (z).

In the Stone. (aa) Dose three, five, seven, or eight granes in convenient waters.

There are various descriptions of Mercurius vitae, by which some endeavour to re∣duce this corrosive Oyle, by the use of Harts-horn Estencified with Essence of Saturn into a Diaporetick powder. The Operation is laborious, (bb) yet the wished and de∣sired event, by proper experience, hath not at all been found; for as you that powder retains its Acrimony, nor is it so fixed, as this of ours is by the said corrosives fixed, which in this Operation all dye and vanish, which is exceedingly to be admired. (ee) Therefore, Courteous Reader, be content with this description, than which scarcely ano∣ther more excellent can be offered.

(a) In all malignant Fevers.

(b) Vix. in the whole Substance, Membranes, Muscles, and Flesh.

(c) The Air by anhelation.

(d) Diaphoretick Antimony hitherto I have called Mineral Bezoar, which hath very often been commended by Quercetanus himself; neither do I think that this hath been so much enquired after and searched out, by any one, as by my self, and indeed that which gave me oc∣casion of this serutiny, was from Brother Basilius Valentinus, who in his Additament to Philos〈☐〉〈☐〉 phical Keys, in the Title of Antimony, where be treats of Butter of Antimony, concludes and pronounces these words. The same Oyle (for so he calls Butter of Antimony) may fur∣ther be prepared, with adjection of Water, made of the Serpent of the Rocks and necessary spice, not that which is brought from the Indies. Again, this powder, saith he, is endewed with admirable virtues, to exterminate many old and ulcerated diseases. In which words Basilius the Monke couches the occult preparation of Bezoar.

For from Salt-peter, with common Salt, he makes a water; by the benefit of which, either alone, or with Aqua Regis, the exceeding corrosiveness of the Butter is plainly mortified, and so the whole is converted into a Bezoardick-powder.

Libavius in Explicating, variously turns himself, so as he rather makes it his business to carp, than enquire. So in the other Tome of Chymical Arcanums, Chap. 31. of the Na∣ture of fire, and in the same Tome of Hermetick Apocalypsy, the former Part, Chap. 9. and 10. This is sure, that Libavius, as of others, so of the preparation of this Bezoardick, judges like Argos; abroad, clear-sighted; but at home, he is like Tiresias; having never joyned his talkative tongue with Chymical Experience, or if at any time he do, it is not as be∣comes a good Artificer. Therefore I admire not at the Man's audacity of writing, and happily I may publiquely shew, whether he hath been so much occupied in his Laboratory, as he professeth he always is:—

Moreover, neither Crollius, or my self, have at any time broached willingly any uncer∣tainty, and this may be truly said, that, that was never the mind of either of us; but that we have described the same Diaphorick Antimony to be red, either in proper, or other words, as Libavius, at the end of the 18. Chap. of the former part of Hermitick Apocalypsy, dares injriously to affirm, is an absolute falfity; the forbearance of such like assertions would better become Libavius. Rubeus, in his little Book of Distillations, (besides which nothing is set forthly him) in the whole 22. Chap. he treates of Stibium or Antimony, and the vari∣•••••• preparations thereof; and in the end, he makes mention of a Medicine of Sublimate Mer∣•••••••• Regulus of Antimony, and Gold; dissolved all apart, in separated Waters, and 〈◊〉〈◊〉 ••••••utions joyned distill'd and cohobated, are at length converted to a red Powder. But 〈…〉〈…〉 is this distant from Diaphoretick Antimony?

First, Although here Antimony is adjoyned for preparing the Butter, yet little or nothing of us substance goes into in; there the Regulus goes forth and is wholly fixed.

Secondly, Sublimate Mercury, with that red Powder, hardly remains rea, but in several distillations of Aqua fortis it at length ascends, and although something do remain, yet the same in calcination, wholly passes into fume; but this Sublimate Mercury, which is Butter of Antimony, is fixed.

Thirdly, the red Powder of Rubeus is corrosive, but the Mineral Bezoardick is not so.

Lastly, The Powder of Rubeus is the same with Aurum vitae, and therefore is numlated among Precipitate Mercuries, and is Cathartih. But our Be••ardick, viz. that of Crollins and mine, is not such. Wherefore let Libavius cease aspersing others with his slanderous tongue, lest in the end he hear a worse report of himself.

The manners and pestilent envy of the Man are known, which to fear, or commend, is not the part of a Cordial Man.

(e) Our Author in the precedents, viz. in preparing of Flowers of Antimony, of Sublimate Mercury, and crude Antimony, be takes equal parts of both; to take the same also here will not be improper.

(f) If the glasse be not strong.

(g) By Retort.

(h) Or Water, or Fire, or Sand.

(i) A large Cucurbit.

(k) And that I judge to be better.

(l) Closing is afterward, lest the Spirits exhale, and leave it still for twelve hours or more

The true Preparation of Solat Bezoar.

(m)

This adjection of Gold is by no means necessary or profitable, which is evinced by the following reason and experience. For the Gold is reduced to its pristine body, therefore can by no means act, and so not render the Powder of Antimony more virtu∣ous. But if the Gold were from its corporeity, plainly reduced to a spiritual sub∣stance, then indeed its addition would be very profitable. Yea, if Gold in a very small quantity be added to this Bezoardick, it would encrease its virtue. If you would make Solar Bezoar, and loose neither labour nor cost, thus proceed. We say below, that in the first distillation, the Spirit of Nitre or Aqua fortis (which is the Menstruum) comes forth from that Butter in a most red transparent colour, and it afterward again comes off from the Water of its own Root, viz. it is conjoyned with the Antimony, by cohoba∣tions often re-iterated.

That Menstruum which first comes off keep, and with it dissolve fine pure Gold what quantity you please, from the Gold dissolved abstract the Menstruum with gentle heat unto and oyliness, or till the matter be skin'd over, pour on fresh Menstruum, and again abstract it, this do the third and fourth time; distill it by Retort with a long Neck, and well coated, and also hermetically closed, always with gentle heat, lest the Spirits come forth. These distillations finished, this same Solution impregnated with the Gold by those Spirits, with somewhat more strong fire by Retort force; what shall be distill'd off re-pour on, and this do so long until the Gold it self be elevated of a most red colour like a Ruby; this Gold made spiritual, joyn with Butter of Antimony dissolved in Spi∣rit of Nitre, or Aqua Regis, repeat the former necessary distillations, till with it it be united and fixed: And after extream calcination, it may be prepared into a Bezoadick of a purple colour, (which is a sign the gold is spiritually dissolved and united) of sin∣gular virtue in medicinal use.

A Solar Diaphoretick of Korndorfferus.

Of that Gold also is made that great Diaphoretick of Bartholomew Korndorffer••, who was Paracelsus his Master•• Namely, with most excellent Alcohol of Wine it is dissolved, and separated for the Feces; this Solution in a Pellican, placed in a most cer∣tain heat of Balneum, is digested for one month•• In which space of time the Gold spontaneously soparates it self from the Spirit, and in the bottome of the Vessel rests a part, leaving the whole Menstruum alone to float above; which by inclination warily separate. Wash the Calx of Gold often with sweet waters, and with gentle heat dry it; then in a Phial of a just proportion Hermetically sealed; at first, with gentle heat of Athanor, afterward more strong; fix it until it be reduced to a purple powder, which lastly, dissolve in Spirit of Wine. This given in a very small quantity, viz. three o•• four drops, by preserving life and health, expells all diseases by Sweat. This is such a Diaphoretick as hardly any other may be compared with it.

(m) Whether this first distillation be stronger or not, it is not much material: for with the same Menstruum the cohobations must be often repeated, yet so, as always a little fresh spirit of Nitre (which I judge better) or Aqua Regis be added. By reason of the repeated cohobations more of the Powder of Antimony is fixed, which otherwise by one only (although in the end more strong distillation) would be lost. This is one of those things touching which I sometime writ to Ruland, wherein Crollius is silent. The other is, that in the first distil∣lation of the Menstruum, that, or the spirit of N••tre, especially if more swiftly urged, be∣comes plainly red; and that redness proceeds not from it self, but from the Antimonial spirits. (For Stibium contains in it self a sertain volatile redness) conjoyned for the pre∣paring of Antimonial Butter, that is, for reducing sublimate Mercury into a certain buttery mucilage, and this conversion they principally operate by often cohobations, whereby at length with the Bezoardick Powder it is fixed; and by this means rendred more excellent. This redness of Aqua fortis is egregioussy profitable to render the substance of Gold volatile, and to revoke it into a certain spirituality.

(n) If it were distill'd the third time with the Menstruum, from Butter of Antimony 1 lib. you will have ℥xij. or else after the repeated cohobation ℥xvj.

(o) Yea, for twelve h••urs.

(p) The 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 is thus: ℞ two parts of common Sulphur, to one part of this fixed Earth, viz. Mineral Bezoar, grinde and mix them upon a Marbel, afterward melt them in a Crucible, and in melting cause the Sulphur to take flame, which permit, till it cease of it's own accord, then the Powder will be left of a grisly colour, which cast into gold when in flux is mixed therewith; but from ℥j. of it, scarcely ℈iiij. will be left; yet these in the vehement fire are lyable to be lost.

(q) Neither by the inferior nor superior parts.

(r) In some, but seldome.

(s) And also without Gold.

(t) By it self not very well, but other necessaries being first applyed, it may afterward be given with other sudorificks, especially with Water of Ars••smart.

(u) In Water of Medow-sweet, Scordium, Scorzonera.

(w) In Water of Fearn-brake and Germander.

(x) In Water of Wallworts

(y) In a Decoction of the lesser Century, or fobrifugal Water.

(z) In a Specifick Water for the Spleen, Water of Harts-tongue, &c.

(aa) In Water of Rest-harrow, Saxifrage, Strawberries, and wild Alexander.

(bb) Yet this operation wants not its evidence, therefore not wholly to be contemned: First,

Harts-horn is impregnated with the Essence or sweetness of Saturn, in the same manner as is ••hserved by Artificers, who often from the ashes and burnt bo••s of great Ammals make 〈◊〉〈◊〉, (or Capella's.) These Balls only made of burnt Harts-hor••s first essen•• with the sweet∣ness of Saturn, heath••t under a Tile•• as is wont to be do••e, afternard g••th 〈◊〉〈◊〉 to pou••er; then joyn this Powder with an equal part of Butter of Antimony; a••stract the same Butter by di••illation thri••, afterward by most strong spirit of Wine-vinegar six it: repeat the co∣hobation, as is above declared By this means there wall be no fear of its cor••ess; for the corrosives a•• partly taken away by the burnt Harts-horn, and Essence of Saturne, (of which see below of Sugar of Saturne) and by the Vinegar d••, and are rea••y mort••, and a a••lesome substance is only left fit for the medicinal uses above described.

(cc) Yet there remains some Acidity.

Diaphoretick Antimony, or fixed Ant••mony.

There is another Diaphoretick Antimony, which is made by only calcining the same with Nitre. For by this calcination thrice repeated, which otherwise Chymists call Detonation, all the Sulphureous and Mercurial parts perish, and the earthy part is only left, which obtaineth the force of drying and provoking Sweat. Beguinus describes this in Tyrocinium Chymacum lib. 2. chap. 12. in the title of Diaphoretick Antimony, and indeed rightly. But experience, in elaboration of this Medicament, hath taught li∣quefaction, which the same Beguinus grants; this ought not to be metallick, but only so much may be added to the mixture, as shall be needful to make it flow like Salt. More∣over, after the three calcinations with Nitre, it must always be washed with hot sweet Water, and the Powder dryed, which will be very white. In which operation the Au∣thor of Tyrocinium and others acquiess. But far more subtil is the Powder made, if after the last calcination, and some liquefaction the whole be beaten, and for certain hours boiled in Fountain Water, and the Decoction while it is hot filtred, and left in a cold place; for so by this boiling, that which is more subril is dissolved in the Water, and at length precipited into an exceeding white and thin Powder, which must be often washt and dryed. And if distill'd Vinegar be put into the same filtred Deco∣ction, the Powder more easily and speedily descends, and is of greater virtue. Basilius Valentinus, in his Triumphant Chariot of Antimony, under the title of fixed Flowers of Antimony, or white Powder of Antimony (for so he and others call it) doth highly commend this for imposthumes of the interior parts; fifteen granes of this being taken five times certain days together. The same he saith is exceeding prevalent in Lues-venerea, used in the same manner and Dose. And indeed he is not beside the mark. In the latter Affect with Spirit of Guaiacum exhibited, it wonderfully renews the whole substance of the Blood, and perfectly exterminates the Neapolitan disease.

Various Mineral Bezoardicks.

Mineral Bezoar is either made by it self, that is, without any addition of other Metal, or it is made with them.

Simple Mineral Bezoar.

First, that is made by it self, which I call simple, of which Quercetanus makes often m••ation; afterward from the most excellent Sennertus, by my communicating is ex∣pres•• more clearly in the Institutions of Physick, lib. 5. sect. 3. chap. 8. It is made by it self thus: Either from the only Butter of Antimony rectified, afterward thrice distill'd

with the Spirit of Nitre, it at length calcined is made a simple Bezoardick of a ☞ most white form and colour, and of great virtue. Or else after Butter of An∣timony is once made, then with Scoria of Regulus of Antimony made without ••on, first with distill'd Vinegar (some use Spirit of Wine) a red Tincture is extracted, and the matter reduced like to powder, and upon this Powder Butter of Antimony is again di∣shill'd; so the same is made of a most red colour. If this therefore in the usual man∣ner be fixed with Spirit of Nitre, it is made a simple Bezoardick, a proper Antimonial Tincture, of rare and singular virtue.

Scheunemannus his Bezoardick.

Another Mineral Bezoar or Nepenthes is described by Scheunemannus, in his little Book of the Fountain of Saint Anne, which he calls Hydromantia, page 59. To the maimed Dragon, that is, Regulus of Antimony he adds Mars to be devoured before the fight, which being devoured, he produces to the fight, that is, to be distill'd, and presently great ebullitions are caused, that is, they vehemently wax hot, and so the Butter is di∣still'd with apparent serenity, that is, after all are come forth, the Iron left after distilla∣tion he washes: and in the heat of the Sun revives, that is, he dissolves it in Spirit of Nitre, which afterward with the Dragon, that is, with the Butter and Spirit of Nitre he dissolves, and distills, and so in the manner otherwise usual fixes it. See more in the same Author.

Solar Bezoar.

First, from our Author this is described, viz. he adds Gold, but it is very corpulent, not rendred subtile, and then, therefore less useful to augment the virtue, as we have above sometimes demonstrated. This is more excellent. Dissolve Gold in Phyloso∣phick Water, or Aqua Regis made of Nitre and Ammoniack, the preparation of which is described in my Notes on Tyrocinium, &c. lib. 2. chap. 3. From the Solution by Re∣tort often distill the same Water, then pour on fresh Solution, until by Retort the Gold come forth most red, which afterward precipit to the bottom with vulgar Mercury, (the Mercury ought to be well purified, otherwise the noxious Feces of the Mercury will re∣main with the Gold) then the precipitate, delivered from the Mercury by calcination, comes forth of a purple colour. This powder again dissolve in Aqua Regis, and to the Solution joyn Butter of Antimony in a ten-fold proportion with the same Aqua Re∣gis, by Retort draw off the Menstruum, often repeating the distillations, afterward by calcination reduce it to Powder, which, if the calcination be strong, will be of a purple colour. This Bezoardick is worthy of great commendation.

The same may be effect, if you shall joyn Gold dissolved in Spirit of Nitre (fortified and impregnated, as before is shewed) with Butter of Antimony in the aforesaid pro∣portion, and by repeated cohobations often separate the Menstruum, and at length by calcining, deduce it to a Powder red in colour.

Lunar Bezoar.

1. Dissolve fine Silver, or capellate in Aqua fortis, abstract it in Balneo to a dryness or oyliness, from this, with Spirit of Wine, draw forth a green Tincture, which (a ☞ ••ttle of the Spirit of Wine, being separated from the Silver) joyn with an eight fold proportion of Butter of Antimony dissolved in Spirit of Nitre, and according to Art by distillation fix it. So you will have a green Bezoardick, most profitable for af∣fects of the Head, especially for Erysipela's of the Head in young Women it is very use∣ful. See Practica Chymiatrica, page.

2. Or from Silver, with common Sulphur calcined, with Spirit of Urine (of which in Microcosmical preparations, under the Title of Urine, to extract Vitriol from Me∣tals, I speak) extract a blew colour, which is otherwise called Ultromarine or Lazurine, this dissolved in Aqua fortis, joyn with ten times so much Butter of Antimony moistned in Aqua fortis, repeating the before appointed labours, you will have a Lunar Bezoar of the same, or else of greater virtues.

3. Or ℞ fine Silver, dissolve it in Aqua fortis, precipitate the same with Oyle of Salt of Tartar made per deliquium, or by Solution in common Water in a large Vessel. It will precipitate the bottom like Bombace. Asterward edulcorate it, and with distill'd Vinegar extract it, then it will acquire a blew colour, but if it stand longer a green. With this tincture proceed, as with the residue.

4. But most excellent of all, is the following Lunar Bezoar; if Silver with Spirit of Nitre be reduced to Vitriol, and with Butter of Antimony, according to Art, made into a fixed Powder. For by this meant, the substance of the Silver, is by the Spirits of Nitre, rendred more apt and easy to be incorporated with the Butter of Antimony, and is made more efficacious for Medicinal use.

Saturnine Bezoar.

In like manner Saturnine Bezoar is made of glass of Saturne (which is made of Mi∣nium and Flints melted together) which must often with the same Butter of Antimony be rectified; which being done, extract a tincture, and in the aforesaid manner fix it with Spirit of Nitre. It in all affects of the Spleen is a powerful remedy.

Joviale Bezoar.

℞ Regulus of Antimony made without Iron ℥vj. to which when melted add of the most pure English Tin, in like manner melted ℥iiij. * 1.59 Make an Amalga∣ma. Afterward, upon a Marble, reduce it to a most subtil Powder, to which add of the best Sublimate Mercury an equal part, that is, ℥x. and by Retort, as above, &c. then by three times distilling with Spirit of Nitre fix it, after∣ward calcine it, and while it is burning, extinguish it in Spirit of Wine, dry it, and keep it for use. The Powder will be grizly. Dose from one grane to two. It most powerfully provokes Sweat, and is of admirable use in opening obstructions of the Liver.

Martiale Bezoar.

From Crocus of Iron, made only by the benefit of fire (as is described in Tyrocinium, lib. 2. chap. 15.) with rectified Butter of Antimony, by digestion abstract a most red Tincture. The Butter of Antimony impregnated with the Tincture, in the usual man∣ner fix with Menstruum of Spirit of Nitre. It is a Specifick, and most excellent remedy in all fluxions of the Belly, especially in such as take their beginning from the Liver. The colour of it is like the colour of the Liver, Leverfarb. See Scheunemannus in Hydro∣mantia Paracelfica, page 59. where he hath a Martiale Bezear.

Venereal Bezoar.

In the same plain manner, from scales of Brass, by digestion with corrected Butter of Antimony, is drawn a Tincture, which by often distillation with Menstruum of Spirit of Nitre, is fixed. Besides its other virtues, it obtains a most certain alexiterick force, in every kind of Gonorrhea.

Mercurial Bezoar.

From glass of Mercurius vitae (the description of which is already delivered) with reclified Butter of Antimony, a red Tincture is extracted; the same therefore, by Spi•• of Nitre fixed, becomes an excellent Bezoardick, in virtue not inferior to the former.

Note. If you joyn Mereurius vitae with Butter of Amimony, and afterward with Spirit of Nitre fix it, what I pray will be the Effect thereof? Is not the exceeding purg∣ing property by the same Butter corrected, and so should be given in a greater Dose? Diligently consider.

By this means it is manifest, Bezoardicks or Diaphoreticls may be made with all Me∣tals, in which the virtuous parts of those Metals, conjoyned with Butter of Antimony, and by the noble Menstruum of Spirit of Nitre fixed, are converted to excellent Mem∣cines. Likewise very many other things may, with these in the former manner, be de∣scribed and prepared, which perhaps was not thought of by the former Age.

Now let Libavius go, and contentiously declare to the World, that no new thing is discovered.

Spirit of Tartar.

℞ Of the best white Tartar (viz. which in breaking shines) (a) 6 lib. wash it with Rain-water warm, (b) until in it no dusty filthiness be perceived, then wash it with warm (c) Wine very well, and dry it in the Sun, or in a Hot-house, and reduce it to Powder. Or wash, and dissolve pulverisate Tartar in hot (d) Rain-water, what remains in the bottome undissolved, boil in Rain-water that it may dissolve, afterward silter it, evaporate the Water leisurely, and put this last part in a cold place, that the Tartar may again be Crystalized, (e) and this is purified Tartar, (which also per se is Cathartick, (f) if ʒj. be taken in flesh-broth) and is hereby rendred most apt for distillation. Put this into a Cucurbit luted, (g) and in an open fire distill it like Aqua fortis, yet with great circumspection this must always be minded, that the Receiver being large and ca∣pacious, be exceeding well Luted to the Head, by reason of the subtil penetrancy of the Spirits, least the virtue of this spiritual Water vanish into Air. At first let the fire be gentle, afterward make it more strong, till all the Spirits be come forth, and the Receiver filled with Clouds, again become transparent and clear. Use your endeavour so to temper the fire, as it may not be too vehement, by reason of the penetrancy of the Spi∣rits. The Water first comes forth, then the fetid Oyle; separate these by a Separatory: (h) the Water or Spirit which first comes off, correct and rectify in a Cellar, by placing it ••; days in cold or moist Sand. The Oyle must be corrected with distill'd Vinegar, by Retort in an open fire, where with the Vinegar it will come forth, sometimes of a red, and sometimes of a Citrine colour; and so the Vinegar receives the Empyreuma of the Oyle, and the Oyle it self is rendred sweet in favour, and of the colour of Gold. The Water or Spirit, must afterward be distill'd by Alembeck in Ashes, and rectified twice or thrice, that it may be pure, and not of so evil savour, yet the smell cannot be wholly taken away without loss of the virtues. If from the Caput mortuum of this, by Art you extract a Salt, and with it rectify this Spirit in Balneo, (t) then the great stink (k) will for the most part be removed: for in the same manner, (l) all Oyles by abstraction with their own proper Salt, may be rectified from the stink that usually attends them.

Or in digestion circulate (m) this Spirit with a like quantity of Spirit of Wine, so the odour will be more pleasant; or you may rectify it upon Cloves.

Or else some drops of Oyle of Vitriol digected, with two or three spoonfuls of Spi∣rit of Wine, and afterward mixed with Spirit of Tartar, amends the odour.

Some mix it (n) with a little Rose-water, to render it more savoury.

Olservation.

The evil odour of Spirit of Tartar is not to be wholly removed nor feared, since it hath the signature of stinks, vi••. when in the Pest, or other venemous discases, it is ex∣hibited with great help to the sick, it abundantly expels the venenate humors by f••tid ••eats.

Virtues and Ʋse.

1. Almost all other Medicaments and Arcanums, this only excells in removing all ob∣structions (o) and putrefactions.

2. If it be given thrice a day, it much helps in the Paralysy, for it penetrates and cor∣roborates (p) the whole Body, which is chiefly required in this disease.

3. It is happily used in the Dropsy, with Water of Soldanella and Wallwort: It may also be given with Oyle of Vitriol, then it expells the Water by Urine, (q) what∣soever is not this way effected, is any other way difficultly cured (r).

4. It corrects the evil of the Menses retained (s).

5. In the beginning of the Leprousy it helps (t).

6. In the Erysipela, with an equal weight of Treacle, (u) about the end of the disease ʒj. being exhibited, yet so, as in strong bodies, the cutting of a Vein precede.

7. The Jaundies, and all diseases arising there from it (w) expells.

8. In Lues venerea, (x) it is a singular medicine, if exhibited with Mineral Turbith; for it expels the internal Lues from the Center, the remaining scurfs being afterward anointed with Oyle of Guaiacum fall off.

9. From the center to the circumference and superficies, it expells every latent Scab, Tetter, or other Pimples (y).

10. It provokes Sweat.

11. It helps in the Pleurisy and Quinsey (z).

12. In diseases of the Head it is also useful (aa).

13. In Fevers, (bb).

14. In Contractures. (cc) For by the use of this, I saw David Syderocrates Spirensis a quondam Physician, with the application also of external Balsoms, perfectly cure the once noble Lady Catherine Bappenheimia, now at rest in Christ, who with Cholick do∣lours, was neither able to stir Hand nor Foot.

15. In pricking dolours of the sides (dd).

Dose ℈ j. to ℈ij. in Specifick and convenient Waters.

True Sulphur of Tartar (ee) (exceeding combustible) hath always been greatly esteem∣ed by expert Phylosophers: It is extracted by the benefit of the Homogeneal spirit; it by some hath been circulated, with dissolved Gold, but whether the end answer their greedy expectation, let experience judge.

(a) This is a sign of good Tartar.

(b) It is not always recessary it should be warm.

(c) It needs not.

(d) By bor••ng.

(e) Partly to the superficies of the Decoction, partly to the sides of the vessel.

(f) It is otherwise called cream of Tartar, of which we above treat in the beginning, un∣der the title of universal digestive; it is indeed a spirit most commodious for this prepara∣tion, for by boiling, it is made more pure, wh••nce also the spirit is rendred more subtil.

(g) An Earthen Retort.

(h) It is better at first not to separate them, but reserve them to a further rec••fication and fortification of the whole Spirit, which is done by the proper Salt, joyned to the aforesa•• Spirit, and united with the whole; this may thus be performed: From the black Capat mor∣tuum in the usual manner extract a Salt, as is done in Specificum purgans. This Salt by certain solution and coagulations well purified, joyn with the whole which came forth in the former distillation, and in a vessel well closed aigest it in Balneo, until all the Salt be plainly dissolved. Which, when you so find, impast and mix the whole with dry Argilla, and then by Retort in an open fire urge it, so the whole Salt will come forth with the Spirit and the Oyle rectified, and spiritually subtil, inseparable from the Spirit of Tartar. Afterward the setid Oyle must be s••parated from the Spirit, and both the Oyle and Spirit rectified according to the Authors mind. Thus all Salts may be extracted.

Note. The conjoyning of the Salt withe the Spirit renders it more penetrative, and so more powerful in operation.

(i) It is better first to render it spiritual, with the same Spirit, than that the Spirit be rectified by it.

(k) Some thus prepare it more happily for removing contumacious, enormous, and diffi∣cult obstructions.

Aperitive compounded Spirit of Tartar.

℞ Of the simple Spirit drawn from Cream of Tartar, as is already said, 1 lib. Spirit of Wine ℥iiij. To these when mixed add of Vitriol, with moderate heat dryed to a redness, 2 lib. leisurely moisten it in the aforesaid Spirits, digest them for eight days in Balneo, afterward by Retort, gradually encreasing the fire force all. Then the whole be∣ing come forth, pour it upon the black Caput mortuum of Tartar, from which the simple Spirit is made; digest it for twenty four hours, afterward the Water imbibed with the tincture of Tartar by inclination separate, the remaining feces of Tartar calcine to a whiteness, from which, with the Water before tinged, by placing it in a hot place for twenty four hours, extract a Salt; this Water by filtting purefy. This from ℈ j. to ℈ij. in appropriate Waters is given with very good success, in contumacious obstructions of the bowels, discoloration, wateriness, between the skin and flesh, and diuturnal Fe∣vers.

(l) Salts in gentle distillation retain the evil savour, which arises from the combustible Oyle, yet if from both removed, they would be rendred more pure.

(m) It were also good it were essencified with its own Salt, yet is very expediently done either with Wine or Cloves.

(n) This operation ought to be very exact, otherwise by mixture it may be rendred more weak.

(o) In obstructions and putrefactions it ••s very powerful from the Salt, either separated from the blood, or resolved. Yet in obstructions more excellent is aperitive compounded Spirit of Tartar.

(p) It frees the Nerves from tough phlegme, and viscous putrilageousness, which in this dis••ase is chie••y required.

(q) After the use of other necessaries.

(r) Therefore the former preparation with Spirit of Vitriol is not to be contemned, but the m••re approved of.

(s) In water of Mugwort, or infusion of Borrage-flowers.

(t) In Wine.

(u) In Water of Elder-flowers or Senecio.

(w) In a decoction of Strawberries or root of Selandine, yet the 〈…〉〈…〉 this case Butter.

(x) Afterwards sometimes Spirit of Guaiacum may be given with Water of Arsmart gathered in the latter end of September and October. The blemis•• 〈◊〉〈◊〉 Lues Vener•• 〈◊〉〈◊〉 taken away by anointing with Sugar of Saturne dissolved in Rose-water.

(y) In Balsamick Fumatory-water.

(z) In Water of Carduus-bened, Carduus Mariae, and Corn-pop••y.

(aa) In Water of Majoran and Vervein.

(bb) In a decoction of the lesser Century, Sowthistle, Tobacco.

(cc) In contractures occasioned by the Cholick, vehement purgations must at first be jor∣born. Here Vegetable Purgations are more convenient than Mineral. ••pirit of Tart••r after the use of our Vegetable Panchymagogon, or Extract of black Hellebore, may be da•• given, as also to provoke Sweat, but not too much; for reason and experience teach, that to this case we must leisurely proceed, afterward Topicks may be used, among which the Galba∣net of Paracelsus is most excellent, the preparation of which, and manner of applying, See Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition page. This no Contracture can resist, so as if the Phisicians judgment correspond with the Patients desire, the sick may be cured ••n fourteen days or little more.

(dd) In Water or Syrup of Flowers of Corn-poppy, or Water of the Flowers of the Slow-tree.

(ee) This Caustick Sulphur of Tartar is a Tincture extracted of the same, which in Me∣dicine is of admirable use. Some, and that lately, have sought from this Sulphur the Me∣dicine of Metals; but what they have therein done, hath neither been agreeable to the ••d of the more sincere Philosophers, nor to the conveniency of Nature. We therefore leaving such to their diversity of Opinions, shall in this place treat of Medicinals. The genuine prepa∣ration of this Sulphur follows.

Sulphur or the true tincture of Tartar.

First, let Salt of Tartar be so prepared, as by frequent Solutions, Coagulations, and Fusions, it may at length acquire a perfect purity. This thus purefied put into a strong Crucible in vehement fire, and when in Flux keep it so, until it be converted from a green colour to a blew, and be of so great Acrimony and Erosion, as if a little of it be put upon the tongue it burns like fire.

Extract it with Spirit of Wine, viz. Homogeneal, pouring on the same very gently, not hastily; till it be covered with the Spirit three fingers, and so leave it for some time in a cold place, afterward in Asnes gently boil it, and repeat this extraction as long as there shall be any need thereof. The Spirit of Wine separated by distillation, a liquor will remain red as blood and of a fragrant odour: Which lastly, joyn with fresh Spirit of Wine to cover it one finger, and in a Phiol with gentle heat of Athanor digest for some time, and it will remain a liquid red.

Of this from four to eight drops exhibited in rich Wine, vehemently by Urine expels the Diseases of the inferior Bowels. In Hypochondriack Melancholy, Dropsy, Ca∣chexy, and all obstructions, it is a most excellent Remedy. And which is most of all to be admired, the barenness of the Womb, whether from the frequent use of Purgations or of Powder of Serpents, or else by nature or age it be contracted it wonderfully helps, and the lu••icity of the Intestines restores to their Pristine state, exciting the expulsive virtue; if for certain days two or three drops be taken in Wine before sleep. It takes away the Stone of the Reins and Bladder. From 1 lib. of the Salt of Tartar thus prepa∣red there ••cely remains ℥iss. The sign of perfection is, when in Flux it acquires a blew colour. See also Practic•• Chymiatrica of our Edition, page.

Diaphoretick in peracutis of Paracelsus, or Mixtura simplex.

Para••elsus in his Counsels to Physicians, which are extant Tom. 5. (set forth in Ger∣many in quarto) page 128. makes mention of a certain Diaphoretick in peracutis, the de∣scription of which he also hath in his Book of the Pest, ad sterzingenses Tom. 3. pag. 116, and 117. of the same Edition. It is of admirable virtue, therefore not to be neg∣••cted, some in their daily practice call it Mixtura simplex; yet of it self it is a com∣pounded Medicine of Spirit of Tartar, Spirit of Treacle, Myrrh, and Spirit of Vitriol: but afterward being profitably used, as a basis for other compositions necessary in many diseases, and with divers mixtures conjoyned, is therefore call'd mixtura simplex. It consists of three Spirits, viz. Spirit of Treacle Camphorate, Spirit of Tartar, and Spi∣rit of Vitriol, worthy of labour and consideration. The preparation of it is thus: First make Spirit of Tartar, as we have already said; then make Spirit of Treacle in this manner,

• ℞ Of old Treacle Andromach, ℥v.
• Fine red Myrrh ℥ijss.
• Oriental Crocus, ℥ss.

To these, when mixed in a Cucurbit, pour of the best corrected Spirit of Wine ℥x. with a convenient Blind-head aptly fitted and closed, set it for sometime behind a Fur∣ance, or in the Sun. Afterward put on an Alembeck with a Neck, (but before this be put on, into the mixture must be put ʒij. of choice Campher beaten) aptly fitting a con∣venient Receiver well luted thereto; and with most gentle heat of Balneo, at first distill a Liquor, afterward with a boiling Balneo, and the excellent Spirit, together with the Camphire will come forth. The vessel cooled, again pour upon the matter the same distill'd Liquor, before drawn off, the vessels being very well closed, first digest, and then distill it as before, repeat the labour the third time. And so you will have the best and most excellent Treacle-water, exceeding penetrative, which given with certain drops of its own Oyle, separated from it, is very profitable in the Pest and Poisons. Dose three or four drops.

Then make Spirit of Vitriol in this manner.

℞ Of Ungarick Vitriol, by solution and coagulation, excellently well cleansed and purified what quantity you please, imbibe it with the best Spirit of Wine, that it may be made like a Paste. Afterward by Retort, with a capacious Receiver annexed, in a strong open Fire first distill off the Spirit of Wine, and then the Phlegme also, always observing degrees of heat; at length with most strong fire force it, that all the Spirits may come forth. After the vessel is cooled by distillation in Balneo, first separate the Spirit of Wine from the distill'd Spirit, and afterward the Phlegme; the remaining Spirit of Vitriol by Retort in Sand force, and you will have corrected Spirit of Vitriol. Of these three Spirits make the Diaphoretick in peracutis of Paracelsus, in this propor∣tion.

• ℞ Spirit of Treacle-water Camphorate ℥v.
• Spirit of Tartar ℥iij.
• Spirit of Vitriol ℥j.

Mix these, and keep them in a quiet place, in a vessel very well closed. The Dose of this Diaphoretick in peracutis is ʒj. in a convenient Vehicle or Liquor, with respect to the nature of the Disease and Patient. It is a principal Diaphoretick in several most gr••vous, especially sharp diseases. In curing the Epilepsy it happily excells, in the Pl••isy it is present Remedy, it dissolves obstructions of the Bowels, asswages In∣flammations,

and by Sweat expells the venome from the Heart to the exterior parts. It allays the heat of Fevers, and consumes their matter: Profits Melancholy, heats the cold Matrix, and removes hysterical Suffocations, provokes the Menses, and hinders their preternatural Flux.

Transparent Gold.

For a third and fourth Diaphoretick, in stead of a Crown, I here add Transparent Gold, which is also barbarously called Perspectable, and Panacea, compounded of Sul∣phur of Antimony. The former is translucid glass of Antimony, with which in melt∣ing Gold is mixt, from which mixtion and transparency it takes its name. The prepa∣ration is after this manner:

℞ Of most pure Gold ℥ss. Ungarick Antimony ℥viij. put them together in a Cruci∣ble placed in the fire, when in Flux pour it out, yet beware it be not converted to a Re∣gulus. This mixture grinde exceeding well, that it may be a most subtil Powder, which calcine (after the same manner, as Antimony is calcined when prepared into glass) untill it yeild no more fume. When you have the Powder thus fixed, set on the Fire a Pot, that it may be very hot, and be as it were reduced to glass; afterward pour the Powder into it leisurely, while it is so very hot, and let it flow so long, as till it be plainly con∣verted to a red transparent glass, which you may prove with an Iron Rod; and you will find the Gold in the bottom of the Crucible half diminished. Pour it out into a Bason, and you will have the Transparent Gold with glass of Antimony in equal weight mix∣ed. ℞ Of this Transparent Gold Pulveritate what quantity you please, upon it pour Spirit of good Wine very well rectified, till it be covered four fingers, the vessel being very well closed, set it in digestive heat, and the Spirit from the Gold will extract a most red Tincture, which keep for use. Of this Spirit from ʒj. to ʒiij. or more exhibited, provokes Sweat, cleanses the blood from all impurities, and Tartarous seculencies, the resolved Salt of the Microcosm, from whence the Dropsy proceeds, it coagulates, and exterminates noxious phlegms from out of the Body. It helps such as are afflicted with the Gout, delivers both from the pain and disease, especially if taken with Arcanum of Flints, of which below in the Podagrical Specifick. Dolours of Lues vencrea, in the Pe∣riostium of the Arms and Legs it wonderfully remove; moreover in the cure of Lues, especially in delicate persons, it is very profitably used in changeable decoctions, as of China, Sarsaparilla, and Guaiacum. It cures Ulcers. In the Pest, and other Epidemical Diseases, it is a principal comforter. This Spirit neither provokes vomiting, nauseous∣ness, nor siedge; which properties the vulgar glass of Antimony hath not, for that purg∣eth with great violence, as is well known, therefore to be noted in the white stone.

Panacea of Sulphur of Antimony.

True Sulphur of Antimony is like Panacea, with Regulus of Antimony (made and melted, as is now said, in Transparent Gold) conjoyned and fixed. It hath in it self an Hydrotick virtue, therefore being duely and rightly prepared, may be useful in expelling all diseases incident to humane bodies. Its preparation is thus. From Cinnabar of Antimony, which comes forth in the distillation of Flowers, and Butter of Antimony, as abovesaid. Red Sulphur may aptly be drawn in this manner: Make a most strong Lixivium of Ashes of Harts-ease, and a like quantity of Calx vive, as the manner is, with which boil Cinnabar of Antimony, first exactly purified and pulverisate for three or four hours; the Lixivium will be of a red colour, and the Argent vive will flow in the bottom of the vessel; the tinged Lixivium, by Inclination separate, and while it is hot filter it through Paper, let it rest for eight hours or more, and so the Sulphur of Antimony will

sink to the bottom in form of a red Powder, which must be separated from the Li∣xivium, and often edulcorated with common Water, afterward with gentle heat dryed. Of this and Regulus of Antimony ℞ of each ʒj. Oyle of Sulphut made per Campane, or Oyle of Vitriol ʒiij. Digest them in a glass Retort for certain days in a hot place, then distill it in Sand, thrice cohobating it, the last time urge it in a fire of the fourth degree for twelve hours, and it will all remain fixed in the fire. Of this ℞ ℥j. of Salt, or Ma∣gistery of Corals ʒij. mix them exactly, and make a Powder. Dose from ten granes to fifteen and twenty. Repeat the exhibition often in divers diseases, especially Epidemi∣cal and Malignant. See Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition, page.

VI. Confortative.

COmforting and corroborating (a) the internal and innate Balsome, clarifying and cleansing all the Spirits and Elements of the Microcosm: In which, according to Paracelsus, the curation is not effected by respecting either heat or cold, (b) but by the virtue of the Arcanum, which is therefore to be considered.

Cures that are performed by corroborating, asswaging, and mitigating remedies, are more safe, certain, and excellent; because they come more near to the nature and pro∣prieties of the innate Balsome; wherefore these Confortatives, with the former indi∣cations of Curing, viz. with purging, resol••ing, and cleansing medicaments, also with Diureticks and Diaphoreticks ought to be mixed and conjoyned.

Nature is comforted by 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉, or by insensible transpiration, also oftentimes criti∣cally, (c) by Haemorchagia, spontaneously excited; so she is wont to expel and discharge the diseasy matter, to the great delight and desired health of the sick.

Salt (d) of Oriental Pearls.

There are divers ways (e) of dissolving Pearls, some use Spirit of Vitriol, rectified Spirit of Guaiacum, also Water of the crusts of Oake (f) bark: but it is most simply and best performed by distill'd Vinegar.

After solution abstract the Vinegar till it be dry, then dissolve the Salt in distill'd Rain∣water, or (which is better) in May Dew, gathered upon Wheat, filter it, and by eva∣poration dry it, repeat this labour five or six times, until it be a most white Salt, freed from all its Acrimony.

The Use and Virtue of Salt of Pearls.

It is a most noble Cordial, not much inferior to Aurum potabile, being very like in temperature and operation.

1. In Contractures, Resolution of the Nerves, Convulsion, and Phrensy (g).

2. It keeps the Body sound, (h) if hurt, restores it to its pristine state of health, a∣monds Womens Milk, and the seed of either Sex corrects (i) and encreases.

3. To comfort the Brain, Memory, and Heart it is very beneficial, being exhibited in Water of Cinamon, Borrage, Bugloss, Sage (k).

4. It is a Prophylactick against the Apoplexy, and Vertigo (l).

5. It dryes and consumes all the depraved humors (m) in the Body, from whence all kinds of the Gout and Fevers are wont to proceed (n).

6. It is good against Tabes, dryness, and aged witheredness (o).

7. In the Dropsy, it is useful for a confortative, after the use of more general Medi∣cament (p).

8. Against the Stone it is admirable (q).

9. It renews, encreases and confirms the radical humidity, whereby it preserves from extream debility in Age (r).

10. It is a most certain preservative against the Paralysy, if ten granes be taken twice a week in Malmesy wine (s)?

11. It mitigates the Venereal evil, ten granes being taken ten days together (t).

12. In the Epilepsy, it is a singular Medicament. It must be exhibited morning and evening six weeks together (u).

13. It preserves from the Gout, if ten drops of the Salt be daily used, and the use continued for twelve days (w).

14. It fortifies the humor of Life, and internal Nature in all Members (x).

15. Against trembling, palpitation of the Heart, (y) and swounings in Cinamon∣water.

16. Also it strengthens the Child in the Womb (z).

Dose.

Dose of the Salt from ten, twelve, fifteen granes to ℈ j. with convenient waters, as Water of Cinamon, Bugloss. Also it may be given in May Dew, (aa) gathered upon Wheat or other grane.

Or with Water of Rorella, or Ros solis, * 1.60 (bb) which in distilling comes yellow, as Water of Saffron, which is strange; and the like is seen in the exprest juice of flowers of Longwort, being set for some time in the Sun, and then distill'd.

Note, If Pearls be dissolved in (cc) Botrin-vinegar, and the Salt edulcorated, and in a Cellar, in the proper Months reduced to a liquor, and some drops (dd) of this liquor be put into the best Alcohol of Wine, (to the admiration and pleasure of the beholders) the Wine will be coagulated like Butter, stiff, that it may be cut (ee).

(a) Viz. the general Specifick.

(b) In exhibiting Confortatives, the qualities of the disease need not accurately be enquired into, whether they be hot or cold.

(c) Nature must always be comforted before the Critical days.

(d) It is call'd Salt, because it resolves like Salt, but properly it is a Magistery. For they are called Magisteries, in which the whole remains intire, which in this preparation by distill'd Vinegar may be seen. If in this Solution, made by purified Vinegar, Spirit of Wine be poured, a little after the Pearls per deliquium will be precipited; for the Spirit of the Vinegar is mixed with the Spirit of Wine. And so the Pearls, freed from their grosseness by the sharp Spirits, are visibly seen to come forth. This powder dryed is easily dissolved, nay, it is said, that in the Palme of the Hand it will melt.

(e) There are very many preparations of Pearls found out, and especially the Salt of them no way inferior in virtue to that which is prepared according to our Author's mind. Yet we will not contemn the vulgar preparation of Pearls, since from them so prepared, are those two necessary compositions sold in Shops, viz. Consection of Pearls hot and cold. Which though vulgarly prepared, yet are they freed from impurities, being washt with Water of Roses, Cloves, Nelissa, and Violets, and afterward upon a Porphery-stone, ground without the help of any Metal, till they be rendred very thin and subtil, being ground in the same manner, as Painters grind their colours to make them smooth. Yet by this Levigation, the Pearls are

scarcely so finely pulverisate, as to be delivered from all their corporeity. Therefore they require Spagirick elaborations, which may better improve their principal virtues, and render them such as are the Salt of our Author, Magistery, and Quintessence.

Salt of Pearls is so called, because it comes nearest the form of Salt: we shall not here 〈◊〉〈◊〉∣tion the third hypostatical principle, which may be drawn from this Salt of Pearls, after the Sulphur and Mercury are removed; but especially treat of Pearls reduced to a Liquor, by the benefit of a dissolving Menstruum, and afterward, the Menstruum being removed, converted to the likeness of Salt. The Author commends distill'd Wine vinegar, as a proper Menstruum for dissolving Pearls, but as he herein is not beside the mark, so the use of other juices, for that purpose, are not to be contemned. Some by express Juice of Lemons and Liquor of Beech, do thus perform the Solution of Pearls.

℞ Juice of Lemons exprest and purified 2 lib.

Liquor of Beech gathered in the Month of April 8 lib.

In an Earthen glassed Pot, gently boil these to 7 lib. to which add 1 lib. of Juice of Lemons, then distill it in a Cucurbit twice or thrice. This Menstruum keep in a glass well closed. Afterward ℞ Pearls washt in Wine, and dryed whole, put them into the same Menstruum, and they will be dissolved into a Liquor, like new Wine or Must. Which afterward in Water of Melissa, or other Cordial Water, exhibit from ʒj. to ℥ss. The most common Solution of Pearls is with Vinegar, viz. if the process be so made, as the Author appoints. Some prepare Vinegar thus: From Ashes of the knotty Herb Kalt 1 lib. (from which are made Lixiviums and Sopes, also Glasiers use them to purisy their glass) with the best distill'd Vinegar vj lib. very leisurely poured on the Ashes, to prevent the danger of over-much heat, they distill it by thrice cohobating; whereby the Vinegar is made sweet, and hardly at all biting; yet of exceeding virtue in dissolving Corals and Pearls.

Moreover from that Solution of Corals and Pearls with distill'd Vinegar, are made Magisteries of the same; of which see Tyrocinium Chymicum, &c. with my Notes lib. 2. chap. 19.

Oyle of Tartar made per deliquium, being put into this Solution, causeth it to war white, by which means the Pearls and Corals dissolved are freed from the Menstruum, and leisurely settle to the bottom; the dissolving Menstruum must be often removed, and the Precipitate washed with sweet water and dryed. The preparation of resoluble Magistery of Pearls, by Juice of Citrine. See Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition at Lipsensis, page.

Among these Menstruums, the priority is easily obtained by a certain secret spirit, with its own phlegm, known to few. If Pearls ground a little upon a Marbel be dissolved in this phlegm, and the Solution afterward freed from the feces, be precipitated with a lit∣tle of the other Spirit insused upon it, it will be converted to a liquid, like Sperm, of so great volatility, that in sight it will plainly vanish into Air.

This way is prepared Magistery of Corals and Pearls, * 1.61 it is called But∣tery Magistery of Pearls, because it melts in the mouth like Butter, of which below in Magistery of Corals.

Magistery of Pearls of Reverius Physician to the King of France. See Practica Chy∣miat. of our Edition, page.

It is a singular preservative from the Gout.

Arcanum of Pearls.

A most excellent Arcanum of admirable virtues is prepared of Pearls, by the benefit of Spirit of Lignum Guaiacum, which is thus made: From a sufficiently large quantity

of shavings of Lignum Guaiacum, * 1.62 by Retort in a fire of Sand (or in an open fire) draw forth the sharp Spirit, with which will come forth the fetid Oyle; but this must be separated from the Spirit, and reserved for other uses; (yet this Oyle may be rectified with toasted bread, and a little Tartar, so it looses all its fetid fatness; the preparation also see in Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition, page.) With this Spirit rectified, extract powder of Pearls, first subtilly ground upon a Porphery, placing it in gentle heat to digest, and the Extraction will be most red. Re-iterate this extraction twice or thrice; afterward in the fire gently calcine the Pow∣der of Pearls, and again extract it, always with fresh Spirit of Guaiacum.

Lastly, Most strongly calcine the Pearls, and with that Menstruum extract the same Salt. All the Extracts mix, and by Alembeck in Balneo draw off the phlegm, until up∣on the Superficies of the Extracted Liquor, a Skin appear of divers colours, which is a sign that the phlegm is abstracted, and that the Arcanum, or only Essence of Pearls, is remaining in a coagulated form with Spirit of Guaiacum, which are difficulty separable. This Essence or Arcanum of Pearls, with a sufficient quantity of Water of Melissa, is suddainly dissolved, and converted to a bright red colour, and of excellent taste. Dose of the Arcanum from six drops to fourteen.

Quintessence of Pearls.

Salt and Magistery of Pearls in Medicine are exceeding profitable, yet more excellent is their Quintessence, which is the more interior, and more pure Juice or Liquor by many Solutions, and digestions diligently from them extracted. The way of Prepa∣ring it is set down by Anselmus Bood in his little Book of Gems, chap. 38. Lib. 2. page 87. But in some part, the Description is Imperfect, the following is more exact. A choice quantity of Pearls must be dissolved in Spirit of Wine-vinegar, and this not otherwise performed, than is described by the Author, viz. by distillation remove the Menstruum, and again dissolve the Salt of Pearls in fresh distill'd Vinegar, and removing the feces abstract again by distillation the same Menstruum; this operation of Solution with Spi∣rit of Vinegar and Coagulation, (always rejecting the feces) must be continued, until no more feces, after the last Solutions, do at all remain, and so the Pearls will be freed from all impurity. Then with Rain-water, or May-dew, the purified Salt of Pearls must be dissolved, and this watery Menstruum often removed, the Spirits of the Vinegar remaining with the Pearls, by distillation in Ashes must be drawn off, when the watery Menstruum remains sweet, after abstraction it is a sign the Spirits of the Vinegar are se∣parated. To this most pure Salt of Pearls in a Phiol, pour on rectified Alcohol of Wine, till it be covered two fingers, the glass well closed set to digest in Balneo for eight or ten days, in which time the Pearls will send forth their Essence, upon the Superficies of the Spirit of Wine like to thick Oyle, which warily separate; pour on other Alcohol of Wine allowing the like space of time for digestion, gather the Essence, this do, till no more Essence appear to rise, and the whole Salt, leaving very few feces, be converted into an Essence. This again with Spirit of Wine circulate for some time, afterward separate the Spirit by gentle heat in Balneo, and keep the Essence. Moreover, if the same Essence of Pearls be with Spirit of Wine by Retort in Balneo, or a dry Reverbe∣tatory certain times cohobated, then it will all come forth of greater virtue, by reason of its exceeding subtilty: It is useful; in the like diseases the Salt of Pearls is used. Dose from six drops to ten or fourteen.

(f) Of Shoots and Tops.

(g) In Water of Buglosse, Enula Campane, Flowers of Tilia, Lyllies of the Valley.

(h) In Malmesy-wine, or Cinamon-water.

(i) In Water of Fennel.

(k) In Water of hearts, of the Hart and Boar, or in Saxon's Cordial-water.

(l) In Water of Lavender, Black Cherrys, Flowers of Tilia, Lillys of the Valley, Epileptick Water of Langium, Anhaltina.

(m) And fluxions.

(n) In Water of Serpillum, better in the Essence thereof extracted with Wine.

(o) In Water of Coltsfoot, Lungwort.

(p) In Water of Vincetox, Germander.

(q) In Water of the greater Urtica, Radish, Rest-harrow Wild-Alexander.

(r) In Cinamon-water.

(s) In Water of the Herb Paralysy. In this case wonderful excellent is the Arcanum of Pearls, of which above.

(t) In Water of Arsmart.

(u) In Water of Flowers of Tilia, Peony. The Arcanum of Pearls is here more useful.

(w) In Water of the greater Colewort.

(x) With Malmesy, or Breast-milk.

(y) In Saxon's Cordial-water.

(z) In Aqua vitae mulierum, or Embrionate Balsome.

(aa) Distill'd.

(bb) Gathered at the rising of the Sun, in the decrease of the Moon.

(cc) That is, made of Turpentine, or else dissolved in Spirit of Salt Nitre, and edulco∣rated: In the Month of June, July, and August, in a Cellar dissolved into a Liquor.

(dd) Injected.

(ee) Yet with heat it may be reduced to its pristine form.

Salt (a) of Corals.

In the same manner Salt of Corals, of the Shells wherein Pearls grow, (b) of Crabs∣eyes, and other crusted Stones (c) is prepared.

But all these Salts, must in a Cellar upon a Glass-table or a Porphery-stone be resolved into a Liquor, in the Months June, July, or August, for then by the Antiperistasis, Cellars are more cold; but the resolving them in other Months is vainly attempted, or at least it will much more difficultly be effected, than in the proper Months.

The true tincture (d) of Corals genuinely prepared, hath been hither to known to no man; for the best, which is believed to be extracted from the affusion of Water of Honey, is rather the Tincture of Water of Honey, than of Corals. There are many Menstruums, which standing for some time in digestion do of their own accord war red; (as in Spirit of Turpentine, though often rectified, is plainly seen) and so the in∣circumspect are deceived judging they have the Tincture it self of the thing dissolved, when it is only of the Menstruum dissolving. Nor doth Spirit of Wine poured upon Salt of Corals, although it be coloured by digesting in Balneo, extract the true redness. There are some who dissolve Corals in Spirit of Salt, afterward pouring upon the Solu∣tion the best rectified Spirit of Wine, which swimming on the top, they say, attracts to it self a Tincture, and afterward the separation by a Separatory, and abstraction per se in Balneo, being performed, the true Tincture is extracted.

Ʋse and Virtues of Salt of Corals.

As Corals wonderfully encrease, so also admirable are their Arcanums, Mysteries, and wonderful secrets: for as when whole and shining, according to the Commentation of Paracelsus, they are excellent against Phantasy, Phantasmes, Spectrum, Evestrum (e)

and Melancholy: so the Salt in Medicinal use, hath in it self singular Virtues.

1. Such is the force and nature of Salt of Corals, as it so renews and cleanseth the blood in the whole Body, that all diseases and affects, which take their beginning from corrupted blood, are in short time removed and healed, and the body, as it were, renew∣ed, is restored to its pristine health and vigour.

2. It resists all immoderate fluxes in Women, being taken in Water of Plantane (f).

3. All fluxes of the Belly (g).

4. All deflux, and rejection of blood, the Hemtodes (h).

5. To mundefy, or renovate the blood, in Water of Funitory or Succory.

6. It resists putrefactions, strengthens the Heart, and vital Spirits, and preserves the body from violence of poisons (i).

7. It comforts, and corroborates the Stomach, and innate heat (k).

8. It removes all obstructions, especially in the Lungs, Liver, and Reins (l).

9. It resolves the congealed blood (m).

10. In most vehement suffocation of the Matrix, (n) when all other things are with∣out success: also in superfluous Menses, in Water of Mugwort, Melissa, and Pene∣royal.

11. In the Dropsy, Cramp, Paralysy, and Epilepsy, in Water of Cinamon, conti∣nuing the use for some time.

12. Against the Stone, in Water of Rest-harrow.

Dose.

From six granes to ten, of ℈ j. or ℈ij. with respect to Age, and the vehemency of the Disease.

In a rete Egge, in stead of common Salt in broth in rich Wine, or Cinamon Water. Also of this, Tablets may be made.

Externally applyed it cures Ulcers (o).

(a) To prepare Salt of Corals, the same Menstruums are convenient, which were before used in Solution of Pearls; neither is there any other way of preparing Magistery of Corals, than is ••re used in preparing Magistery of Pearls Yet for greater light-sake, * 1.63 call observe this following preparation of ••ery Magistery of Corals, made with Magick fire. ℞ Of red Corals, exceedingly well pulverisate, what quantity you please, your upon it Magick-fire, that is, dissolving Spagirick Spirit, it pre∣sently begins to boil, as soon as ••ro is put under it ℥ moreover in Voiting, it at first appears red, but this doth presently vanish, and the Spirit appears co•• like the white froth of boiling Mill, the gross and feculent watter settling to the bottom. This milly foaming Spagirick Spirit, very gently sepanate from the feces, and in a more strong fire of Sand distill it; in the bottom will be left a powder plainly impalpable, which with distill'd May-dew, must be often edulcorated, and dryed in the Sun. This keep for use. It melts in the Mouth like But∣ter. It is a great Arcanum in correcting the inordinate flux of the Menses, and in corrobo∣rating the Stomach, in dissolute Diseases, as Dysentery, Diatrhea, and Epilepsy.

(b) Mother of, Pearls, perlenmutter.

(c) Crystals Judaist-stouts, Flints, Lynxes, Sponges, Pench••s.

(d) Although the way if making Tincture of Corals be difficult, yet that it is not plainly impossible, experience pro•• neither is that which is made by the extraction of Honey, rather to be esteemed Tincture of Honey. For the Spirit of Honey rightly prepared dissolveth Gold, with Sulphur and calcined Mercury, (as 〈…〉〈…〉 in Tynocinium Chymicum, lib. 2. 〈◊〉〈◊〉 16.) and draw forth the Tincture thereof, which ariseth from the Gold dissolved in the same Spirit 〈◊〉〈◊〉 Much more therefore may it draw that self Tincture of Corals, which

afterward by a better Menstruum, * 1.64 viz. Alcohol of Wine, is set at Liberty. This Tincture of Corals by Spirit of Honey is most rightly prepared after this manner. With Bags fill'd with Sand (about the bigness of a mans Fist) injected into Honey, according to the law of Art by Alembeck in Ashes make Spirit of Honey. This poured upon fragments of Corals first calcined with Nitre, is presently colour∣ed, which pour off from the feces, and with the same Spirit of Honey gently abstract it in Balneo. What remains in the bottom, twice or thrice dissolve in distill'd Water, evaporate the Water, and coagulate the matter; this being done with Spirit of Wine, extract a most red Tincture, afterward abstract the Alcohol of Wine to a convenient consistency.

Thus by Spirit of Honey the true Tincture of Corals is extracted.

There are very many Tinctures of Corals carried about, yet they are not true, but invent∣ed only to deceive, which indeed seems also to be the doubt of our Author, who liberally pro∣fesses he never saw the true, and genuine Tincture of Corals. Nevertheless, by Experience it is found, that Corals send forth their Tincture, and commit it to noble Mestruums, if all things be rightly done, and other necessaries in just order and rule be adhibited.

We shall here describe two ways approved by Experience.

The first way of preparing Tincture of Corals.

First, Dissolve Corals in most strong Vinegar, as our Author teacheth, the Menstruum removed by distillation, gather their Salt. This Salt afterward must be so long im∣pregnated with distill'd Vinegar, as till no more of the said Spirit can at all be received into the Salt. Which being done, thus proceed: To every pound of Salt of Corals, add the first time of most sharp distill'd Vinegar ℥ij. then gently distill it, and the unsa∣voury phlegm only will come off. The second time add ℥iij. of the former Vinegar, and again gently distill it; so go on every time adding of the Vinegar, and encreasing ℥j. and distill it until the Vinegar come forth as sharp, as when first poured on. See Ty∣rocinium chap. 3. lib. 2. of Quintessence of Corals; yet the Process of Beguinus is not perfect.

This impregnated Salt, putresy in a hot Balneo for twenty days, and afterward by Re∣tort, in a close Reverberatory or dry Balneo distill it, yet so as the unprofitable phlegm be first evaporated, afterward the Spirits coming forth white, receive a part in a capaci∣ous Recipient, and so go on, until all the Spirits, with the Oyle as red as blood, be come forth. This Spirit hath a good odour, and burns like Spirit of Wine, which must afterward by Retort be rectified with the remaining red Oyle. This noble Menstruum, produced partly from the Vinegar, and partly from the Corals themselves, extracts a most red Tincture, from fresh Corals poured into it; which, if afterward freed from the Spirit by distillation, and then conjoyned either with other cordial and appropriate Water, or cohobated with them till it be rendred volatile, is a most excellent Tincture of Corals, of most pleasant taste, and delectable odour.

The second way of preparing Tincture of Corals.

There is another Tincture more excellent than the former, although that Menstruum extracts a Tincture from the Corals, yet it may be judged to be rather from the distill'd Vinegar; than the Corals themselves: This way, because not sincere, cannot be very sa∣tisfactory to the ingenious, therefore another way is found out whereby the Tincture may elegantly be extracted from the Corals; which is thus: First, Calcine the Corals whole, not pulverisate, in a fire of Reverberation, at first gentle, so as the live flame may but just touch the Superficies of the Tests (viz Iron * 1.65 Dishes) placed in the Re∣verberatory Furnace, in which the Corals are put. By this means in the first de∣gree

of fire the Corals will wax white, absconding their native colour: therefore the fire must be gradually encreased, till from their whiteness, they be converted to a yellow∣ness, and from the yellowness reduced to a perfect red, the whole substance of the Co∣rals being rendred spongeous and light: This operation for the most part is finished 〈◊〉〈◊〉 two or three days. When the Corals are thus made red, by the benefit of degrees of fire, they are rendred fit to depose their proper Tincture into an other Menstruum. If therefore these Corals thus prepared be injected into Spirit of Wine, or Alcohol of Spi∣rit of May-dew, they a little after into that same Alcohol spontaneously send forth their Tincture, their feces remaining in the bottom without any virtue. The Menstruum of Wine, by distillation being somewhat separated, the Tincture remains most red, with a certain sweetness. It is of such great virtue, that after the use of this sometimes re∣peated, it is impossible any impurity in the blood of the whole body of Man, can re∣main. It is given in convenient vehicles, from three drops to six, eight, or ten. In∣deed this Tincture of Corals ought to be highly esteemed by the Physician, for its stu∣pendious virtues, being exceeding sutable to the humane spirits. Note. There is a tin∣cture of Corals described in the two Parts of the Marrow of Distillation of Conradus Kunradts.

(e) It is otherwise the perpetual and eternal Evestrum in the four Elements of the World. It also signifies a prophetick Spirit, which presageth by a precedent sign, and pre∣dicts something of certainty.

(f) Of Tormentil of the Oake: Of Frog-spawn.

(g) In Water or Decoction of Root of Tormentil.

(h) In Water of Plantane, Shepheards purse.

(i) In Water of Borrage, Buglosse, Cordial-water of Saxony.

(k) In Water of Mint, Peneroyal.

(l) In Waters of Sorrel, the lesser Century, Bindeweed, Liverwort. Hence it is our Au∣thor above in the universal digestive, perswades to mix Salt, or Liquor of Corals with dige∣stives, that they may be more Deoppilative.

(m) In Water of Chervil, or the lesser Century.

(n) If you take Tincture of Gold made with Spirit of Honey, and Tincture of Corals, of each six or seven granes, and mix them with six or seven granes of Magistery of Pearls, you can have nothing more excellent in deplorable Affects of the Womb.

(o) By sprinkling it on, or mixing with Playsters.

Liquors (a) of Gemms, as Rubies, Granates, Hyacinths, Topazes, Amethysts, Chry∣stals, and also of Flints are thus prepared.

With Sulphur (b) the Powders of them (c) are three or four times burnt in an open (d) fire, with a covered Crucible, afterward the fire must also be over the Crucible, that it may be wholly covered therewith. Wash out the Sulphur, and the Feces, (e) when well beaten, mix with a like quantity of Salt Nitre well purified, and calcine them in a covered Pot in an open Fire, till they flow; the Salt from the Powder, by rea∣son of its corrosion, must be washt with hot water, afterward upon the edulcorated Powder, pour Menstruum of Turpentine, (f) diligently the first hours keep them stir∣ring, least the matter congeal, so they will be resolved: the Menstruum (g) afterward abstract (h) by Alembeck, and the Salt remaining in the bottom dulcify often, always fil∣tring and evaporating the distill'd Water. The same Salt in the above named Months put upon a Marbel in a Wine-cellar, that it may resolve into a Liquor. (i) The Feces remaining in the bottom, after sufficient extraction of Menstruum poured on, may again be burnt with new Sulphur, and used for a further extraction of Salt in the former man∣ner.

(a) Liquors of Gemms are also numbred among Confortatives, not as the opinion of some is, because it seems so by reason of the nature of precious stones; but because these are deriv∣ed from the same principle, as other Metals and Minerals are. Therefore with them, in consentaneous proprieties, and colours, and also other accidents, they correspond. So that de∣servedly the Liquors or Essences of them, which are their more pure parts, freed from their elementary fetters, and the substance of hard Coagulation, are to be esteemed; since they may be inwardly taken with safety, and more satisfaction to the Physician, than if unprepared, broke to pieces, or in powder, either by it self taken, or mixt with other Medicaments. Note. The Problem of the Bezoar-stone, why we use it crude; it is, because it is light and kindly, and may easily be shaved, it sticks in the water, or easily melts in the fire.

(b) In equal parts.

(c) Made in an Iron Mortar.

(d) Applyed leisurely round about.

(e) The Caput mortuum of Gems and Stones.

(f) Distill'd upon Horse radishes.

(g) Pregnant with the Solution of Gems.

(h) In Sand.

(i) If upon the said Liquor, good Alcohol of Wine be poured, it from the Liquor im∣bibes the Tincture or Sulphur to it self, and separates it from the Salt underneath, remaining with the Alcohol supernating; both being separated, reduce the Tincture (by abstracting the Menstruum) to a thick substance. But from the Liquor of Salt draw off the Spirit of Wine, and with fresh Spirit of Wine, and a like quantity of Vinegar of Turpentine distill it by Re∣••; after the Menstruum is removed, the Salts will come forth in the likeness of Oyle.

Radicate Vinegar which Huserus called Vinegar of Turpentine, the true Men∣struum of all Hard Stones.

℞ Of Turpentine 2. or 3 lib. (a) pour upon it of distill'd Vinegar (b) 2 lib. and ac∣cording to art distill them in Sand, at first with gentle heat, until the Vinegar with the Spirit of Turpentine be come forth, afterward encrease the fire, and a yellow Oyle will come forth, (and a sharp red Water, when the red Oyle begins to come forth cease the Operation.) Separate the Spirit of Turpentine and Oyle from the Vinegar, by a Separa∣tory, and rectify (c) the Vinegar alone upon Ginger (d).

Of this Vinegar (e) abundance should always be prepared in readiness, for with it in the same manner are dissolved all Stones, used by Paracelsus, against the disease of the Stone; as a little after shall be shown in its own place.

(a) Or 4 lib. of Turpentine, or which is best, of the thick Feces, that remains in the bot∣tom of the Vessel.

(b) That is Spirit of Wine-vinegar.

(c) Twice or three, until no Feces remain after distillation, but wholly come off perfectly purified.

(d) It is better without Ginger.

(e) Also in another manner a most sharp Vinegar may be made; ℞ of the best Honey one part, of River-water eight parts, boil them together till half be consumed, or by boiling, as is otherwise wont, it be made into Metheglin: afterward put this into a convenient Vessel, and by a hole on the top, hang in a Linnen-bag Seeds of Rocket, a convenient quantity, leave it in a hot place, or set it in the Sun, that it may be hot, and by little and little it is converted to a must sharp Vinegar, which being distill'd, dissolves Flints, and other stones also, without any proceding calvinations, being likewise commodious for many other uses.

(f) Also the phlegm of the same Turpentine per se, with the distill'd Spirit, being often rectified, may be kept, and afterward joyned with most strong Vinegar, and used in like Opera∣tions of Solutions, but the former way is stronger and better.

Oyle of Cinnamon.

Oyle of Cinnamon (a) legitimately prepared, amongst the most efficacious Spagitick confortatives may properly be numbred.

Although the way of its preparation be obvious to all Chymists in their daily use: Yet of this it is needful to advise, that Aromaticks, about to be distill'd, must not be re∣duced to Powder, as some preposterously are wont to do, but only broke to pieces and moderately bruised, otherwise they will yield you not half so much Oyle, as I have sometimes found, to be their loss that so operate.

This way more abundance of Oyle may be had, than by the vulgar distillations. ℞ The most choice Cinnamon break it to pieces, put it into a glass Retort, and in a vaporous (b) Balneo distill it, then the Water and Oyle (c) will come forth together: The same Water pour upon fresh Cinnamon, and go on in distillation, (d) which continue for some time in the same manner, and you will have great abundance of Water and Oyle; the Feces (e) in the bottom will be altogether dry, black, and unsavoury.

Virtues and Use.

1. It comforts all the principal Members of the Body, especially the cold Stomack, Heart, and Brain, it takes away the stinking Breath, and causeth the sweetness there∣of (f).

2. It answers the natural Balsom in the Body, (as also Oyle of Cloves doth the same) it consumes the inward putrefaction; all fresh Wounds or Ulcers outwardly it conso∣lidates (g).

3. It takes away the cold Cough, and dolour (h) of the Head.

4. It Exhilarates the Heart, and comforts all the Members, if with it anointed.

5. It provokes the Menses (k).

6. It accelerates the Birth (l).

7. In dejections of the Mind it is a singular medicament, so also is the Essence of Saf∣fron extracted with Water of the Vine, (m) it is a principal medicine where any one, through too much sadness, is almost come to desparation (n).

Dose (o) two or three drops in Wine, Water of Melissa, or other Specifick.

This way Oyles may be drawn from all Aromaticks, far more efficacious and subtil, than are prepared by the vulgar way, viz. from Cloves, Nutmegs, Mace, &c.

If these Oyles be applyed in medicinal use, the application must be when the Belly is soluble, and in such as be with Child (p) not above one drop must be exhibited: the use of Oyle of Cinamon is more convenient in the Winter, than the Summer.

There have been some, who with these Aromatick Oyles, from Calx of Gold (q) pe∣culiarly prepared, have extracted a coloured Essence, which medicinally applyed hath yeilded no small benefit to the Sick.

(a) More excellent is Oyle made of the true Cassia-lignea, evilly by some reported to be of a middle property, between Canella and Cinnamon; for it hath in it a certain and more gentle mucilaginousness, discernable plainly by chewing, which in Cinnamon is not found: Moreover the tast of Cassia-lignea hath a stronger sharpness, and greater Oleaginousness; wherefore the Oyle also from it distill'd, must, according to reason, be far stronger, and of greater virtue.

(b) In a dry Reverberatory.

(c) But if in the end you urge it with more strong fire, the Oyle ind••ed will come 〈◊〉〈◊〉 fetid, yet will be free from any Empyreuma, in the same manner as the Author speaks 〈◊〉〈◊〉 of fetid Oyle of Tartar. It is a most excellent Vulnerary, suddenly healing the old, as wel•• fresh wounds. It is made much more powerful in Cassia, with a Mucilage.

(d) That is, with fresh rinds of Cinnamon, being first digested in heat.

(e) In preparing Salt very profitable, if the Feces be calcined with Sulphur, it is 〈◊〉〈◊〉 Crystalline.

(f) With convenient and appropriate Vehicles.

(g) Viz. if so distill'd, otherwise, if with Wine, it is sharp and corrosive.

(h) In Tablets of Bechica.

(i) Hence some with it ancint podagrical Members.

(k) In Water of Mugworth or Sage, Penerayal, or of flowers of Cheiri. * 1.66

(l) In the same aforesaid Waters.

(m) Gathered in the Month of March from Vines cut, & afterward distill'd,

(n) And in Hypachondriack Melancholy.

(o) Dose from four drops to night.

(p) By reason of their obstruction.

(q) Here the craft and imposture of divers Empericks, is to be detected, whilst with An∣matick Oyles, * 1.67 especially the distill'd Oyles, they have endeavoured to make, and to this day do, Aurum potabile (rather putabile) whereby every good man may know these Beasts from true Chymical Doctors and Physicians.

Thurneisserus, and after him Huserus, and from them many others, with distill'd Oyles of Aromaticks, especially Oyle of Cinnamon, Cloves, Thyme, and Tilia, with Oyle of Camphire, filings of Gold, or the Calx thereof, have reduced to a certain coloured Essence, which they called Aur••m potabilo, and fold it for the same at a very great price. But falsly. The Process is this.

First, Choice Camphire must be dissolved in Aqua fortis made of Nitre, and a like quanti∣ty of Allum, and a little after the Camphire will swim at top of the Water like yellow Oyle, which must be often separated and kept a part. Then you must have in readiness the Oyles of Cinnamon, Cloves, Thyme, and Tilia, and also a most subtil Calx of Gold. Then ℞ of Oyle of Cloves ʒv.

• ...Oyles of Cinnamon.
• Oyles of Thyme, of each ʒij.
• Oyles of Tilia ʒj.
• Oyle of Camphire dissolved in Aqua fortis ʒiiij.
• Most subtil Calx of Gold ʒiiij.

Set all these in their proper Vessels a part, well slopt, that they may be in readiness, for the operation must be very speedy; moreover, two Concha's of glass, large enough to mix the superiors, must be at hand well cleansed. In one Concha put the Oyle of Camphi••e, in which inject the Calx of Gold, and on them pour the Oyle of Cloves, all will presently wax hot, and seem to boil; then immediatelly pour it out of this Concha into the other, so continue pouring the whole mixture backward and forward, that while it waxes hot, and is seen to boil, the Calx of Gold may be mixed with them, and in the bo••ling be as it were dissolved; for all will become most red, and thick, like blood. When this emptying from vessel to vessel is performed, likewise add the rema••ning Oyles, and as before by pouring and repouring, backward and forward, mix all diligently. Note. The glass Concha's, and also the Oyles must be requisite for this operation; the Oyles must be pure without any wa∣tery phlegm, otherwise the operation cannot be rightly effected. This Composition Thurneisse∣rus kept as a great Secret, and sold it exceeding dear, viz. ℥ss. of it, for eighteen Imperials. But the Hermetick Phylosopher esteemes this Emperick and gross operation, worthy of con∣tempt; for it is false, and far distant from the truth. Indeed Camphire with Aqua fortis

is reduced into an oyly Liquor; yet with it is conjoyned the Spirit of Aqua fortis, therefore it is not true Oyle. Now when this Liquor is mixed with other fat Oyles, there is a mutual ebullition, which is not otherwise occasioned, but from the Saline Spirits of the Aqua fortis, otherwise in like manner with other Oyles sighting, by reason of their contrary nature. Here∣by little or nothing of the Gold is dissolved with them, or if any be, it is not done by any of the Oyles; but meerly from the Corrosive Spirits themselves, being heated by the working toge∣ther of the Oyles. Moreover the same Oyles, without any Calx of Gold, of themselves, being confusedly mixt, in the manner we have already said, will become thick and red; therefore this redness is from themselves, and not from the Gold. What good can be hoped from co∣lourable craft of this kind? Surely none, It is very like our Author knew little or nothing of these deceits, otherwise he would have admonished therefrom, rather than seem to defend so great folly.

Elixit (a) Proprietatis of Paracelsus.

℞ Myrrh of Alexandria.

Epatick Aloes.

Oriental Crocus, (b) of each ℥iiij.

Pulverisate all these diligently, and put them in a glass, moistning them with the best Alcoholisate Spirit of Wine, afterward pour upon it rectified Oyle of Sulphur made per Campane (that Oyle must be prepared from yellow Sulphur in rainy weather, (c) so 〈◊〉〈◊〉 will have the more abundance) until it be covered four fingers, set 〈…〉〈…〉 late for two months, (d) then what is tinged and extracted by 〈◊〉〈◊〉 seperate, upon the matter temaining in the bottom pour good Spirit of Wine, and by circulation for two months again extract a Tincture, separate it, and mix it with the former coloured Li∣quor. The Feces in the bottom gently (e) distill, what first comes forth add to the for∣mer Tincture, and again for a month without distillation (f) circulate them. This is sweet in tast, not bitter, nor doth it at all smell of the fire, as in distilling vulgarly is wont to be. This must be diligently observed, that the matter must first be moistned with Spirit of Wine, (g) that it may be like a Paste, and then the Oyle of Sulphur poured on, otherwise the whole matter will be burnt to a blackness; (h) this is that Paracelsus stu∣diously concealed.

Virtues and Ʋse.

This, as Paracelsus saith, is the Balsom of the Antients, of very thin parts, moderate∣ly hot and dry, and so preserving from putrefaction. It is a perfect Elixir, in it are all virtues of the natural Balsom, and a principal conservative virtue, especially in the aged.

1. In affects of the Breast and Lights it is admirably useful (i).

2. It is admirably efficacious against corrupted air, and the greivous Contagion of the Pestiferous Lues (k).

3. It draws out divers humors of the Ventricle, (l) comforts the Stomach with the in∣testines, and preserves from dolours (m).

4. Hecticks, Catarrhs, and Coughs in Genere, it comforts and cleanses the Breast (n).

5. It is profitable in coldness of the Head and Stomach (o).

6. It cures the Hemicrama and Vertigo (p).

7. It drives away dimness of Night (q).

8. It comforts the Heart, and strengthens the Memory (r).

9. It by little and little asswages Itching, and also the dolour of Ilium's, * 1.68 and the Ribs (s).

10. It dissolves the Stone of the Reins (t).

11. It cures the Quartane (u).

12. It preserves from the Paralysy and Gout. (w).

13. It sharpens the intellect, and all the Senses (x).

14. It removes melancholy, and causeth cheerfulness (y).

15. By most strong conservation it hinders Age from surprising Youth too soon, and retards hoariness (z).

16. It prolongs Life, abbreviated by excess in eating (aa) and drinking.

17. Wounds and inward Ulcers, it conglutinates in short time (bb).

18. Lastly, all infirmities, both hot and cold, by a certain propriety it cures.

Dose.

From six granes to ten and twelve in Wine, or convenient and Specifick-water.

(a) Elixir in genere, is a Medicine healing all humane diseases, and removing the impu∣rities of imperfect Metals. Elixirs are Chymical Species, compounded of more Species of Simples of diverse kind. Of such a Species is the Elixir Proprietatis of Paracelsus, by him so called in his eighth Book of Archidoxes, in the sixth Title of Elixirs. But why he calls it Elixir of propriety, the reason seems to offer it self: For in it are plainly found na∣tural harmonious proprieties, to effect that to which it is appointed. These faculties therefore are not knit together in the ingredients by preparation, but are natural and proper in them, only they more happily discover themselves, when a true extraction of their virtues is dexte∣rously made, of which our Author rightly advises. For Paracelsus left the description hereof somewhat imperfect.

(b) Saffron of Ungaria or Austria is better, because it may better be had without Sophisti∣cation.

(c) Or in a Cellar.

(d) So are the words of Paracelsus, in his eighth Archidox. See Phytopaum in Vincetox.

(e) In Balneo, least it smell of the fire.

(f) In a Vessel well closed.

(g) Impregnated with Angelica, Valerian, Enula, Worm-seed, Butter-bur, and Pimpernel.

(h) From the spirit of Sulphurs, acting upon the Myrrh and Aloes, by reason of their fatness.

(i) In Water of Coltsfoot, Hysop, Lungwort, Scabious.

(k) In Water of Meadow-sweet, Vincetox, Valerian, &c.

(l) By cleansing.

(m) In Water of Mint, Peneroyal, Wormwood-wine, and Malmesy.

(n) In Water of Betony, rather in Arcanum of Colts-foot.

(o) In Water of Ginger, in Spirit of Calamus Aromatic.

(p) In Water of Borrage and Bugloss.

(q) In Water of Fennel, Eye-bright, Rue, Selandine, Valerian.

(r) In Aqua Magnanimitatis, in Water of Rosemary-blossomes, or rather the Arcanum thereof.

(s) In Water of Elder-flowers, Commomil, Sloes.

(t) In Water of Saxifrage, Rest-harrow, Wild-Alexander

(u) In Water of Water-cresses, or a Decoction of Rapes.

(w) In Water of the herb Paralysy, Germander.

(x) In Aqua Magnanimitatis.

(y) In Malmesy-wine, or Wine of Melissa.

(z) In Cinnamon-water.

(aa) In Spirit of Juniper-berries.

(bb) And averts their evil in Water of Vervein.

Confortative Balsomes (a) thickned by the benefit of Wax.

Because Aromatick Oyles in a liquid form, for danger of spilling or breaking the glass, cannot be conveniently or commodiously carried; Chymists began to consider of a way of thicking them, so as divers of them, in boxes of Tin or Silver, well gilt, may the more commodiously be carried about, and be always ready at hand in urgent necessity.

To prepare these the way denoted by the ingenious is sufficient, viz. that to the pre∣paration of any of these Balsomes, there is required as much Oyle by distillation drawn forth, as Tincture extracted by Alcoholisate Spirit of Wine, and thickned by separation from the same Spirit: Also the Salt by the benefit of Water after calcining extracted, a Medium, which gives a just consistency to these, is white wax shaved, and often boiled in Rose-water, that its Acrimony may be taken away that thereby no strange quality of savour may be inferr'd.

All these, if mixed by a true and Chymical Artificer, Odoriferous Balsoms of Aro∣maticks, and Vegetables, may be thereby rightly prepared, as well for external, by anointing the Nostrils and Temples, as for internal use, being according to the use and propriety of Simples most efficacious.

(a) Confortative Balsoms are no other than Aromatick Oyles compounded, and by the addi∣tion of other things, which are as it were Bases, are made more thick, and so may the better be carried about and retained. Moreover, to the Composition of these Balsomes, whether a cer∣tain weight of Principles, ought, or possibly can be observed in all, is much to be questioned. We deny it. For some are more dry, and plainly have a dry Tincture, such is Cinnamon; some have most oyly Tinctures, as Nutmegs, Mace, Fennel, Anise, Cloves; some obtain a middle Nature, as Ginger. Therefore as their Natures are more dry or moist, so also varies the Oyle in weight. But in general, so much of the consisting Basis must be mixed with the Oyle, as may suffice to coagulate it, which afterward with the Tincture may the m••re happily be mixt. For Example in Balsom of Fennel observe this rule of weights.

Balsom of Fennel.

℞

• Tincture of Fennel, extracted from the Seed by Spirit of Wine ℥iij.
• White wax ℥ss.
• Oyle of Fennel ʒij.

The well cleansed and shaved thin, melt with gentle heat, to which, when melted, add the Oyle, and from the fire mix them by stirring them with an Iron Spatula, till the mixture come to a Consistency; afterward add the Tincture extracted with Spirit of Wine, and again mix them. When all are wrought to a convenient Consistency, and cooled, add of Salt of Fennel to every ℥j. of the whole ʒss. which in all will be ʒij. and so keep it for use. But because wax through age or long keeping may be rank, and so in such compositions yeild an ungrateful favour, and by reason of its Emplastick Na∣ture and gross Essence, prohibites perspiration (Galen lib. 7. Of Faculties of Medicaments) is often wont to close the Pores, from whence a sterile operation of the Balsoms must necessarily follow; and barren operation is always attended with fruitless effects: In the composition of these Balsoms wax seemeth to be unprositable; that therefore these in∣conveniencies may be avoided, prudent Physicians from exprest Oyle of Nutmegs by Spirit of Wine extract a Tincture, until the remaining substance be wholly white; which when it is plainly unsavoury and capable of no other quality, they take it in stead of Wax or Manna, to reduce their Balsoms to a Consistency, viz. they mix the Oyle,

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Tincture, and Salt of Aromaticks, in that Magma. Others take the thick substance, which is left after expression of Oyle of Nutmegs, and extract it with Spirit of Wine, proceeding, as is already said. Excellent useful in confecting Balsoms of Vegetables, is the Marrow of Harts-bones, taken out, and melted, and reserved for use. This may be a genuine Basis also, and exceeding convenient for the impasting of Oyles, and Prin∣cipals. Balsom of Cinnamon, see in Practica Chymiatrica of our true Edition at Lipsi∣ensis, page.

Essencified Amber.

Among Confortatives, recited by our Author, rectified Amber is not mentioned, whose use hath been often commended by Rudolphus the Emperour; the composition whereof he received from Elizabeth Queen of England, by whom it was also much used. ℞ Of Ambergreise pure and good eight parts, of most odoriferous Musk one part, and a little most white Sugar candied, pulverisate all these, afterward upon a Marbel with burning Spirit of Roses, (of which see Tyrocinium lib. 2. chap. 2. under the title of burning Wa∣ter of Roses) grind them together, and that long, often pouring on some of the burning Spirit of Roses, that the whole may be like a Poultis. This put in a glass diligently closed, and set it in a convenient place under the Earth for one month, or one month and half, until the whole be homogeneal. Then again by grinding temper it with fiesh Spi∣rit of Roses, and as before set it under the Earth, afterward reserve it for use. Dose the quantity of a small Pea, in Wine. It is a principal confortative of all the Bowels, especially it powerfully provokes the generative faculty. See below in the Venereal Spe∣cifick of Satyrion, and Bread.

Spirit of Soot, the Description, and Use, see Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition page.

The description of English Aurum potabile, and Liquor of Hyacinth, with their use is extant in Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition Lipsiensis, page.

VII. Anodynes, (a) Mitigative, Asswaging, and Somniferous.

THere are many Diseases, which without Anodynes cannot be healed. Therefore in curations of all Diseases, where watchings and dejection of the natural vigors are concomitant with the dolours, intrinsecal appropriate Anodynes may be administred, that the anxious roots of most dangerous symptomes being removed, Rest, the friend of Nature may be re-admitted. For Sleep is the Arcanum in Medicine, far more worth than Gemms and precious Stones. And who so can commodiously apply a Somniferous Arcanum, taken from a true Essence, to distressed Nature, when inquietudes and watch∣ings augment the distemper, he shall surely acquire great commendation of the Sick, and render the desired Cure more easy.

Laudanum (b) of Paracelsus of laudable Virtues.

℞

• Opium Thebaick (c) ℥iij.
• Juice of Henbane, in due time gathered, ℥jss
• and first thickned in the Sun, ℥jss
• ...

• Species of Diamber and Diamosk faithfully prepared, of each ℥ijss.
• Choice Forein Mumy ℥ss.
• Salt of Pearls.
• Of Corals, of each ʒiij.
• Liquor of white Amber, extracted by Alcohol of Wine.
• Bone of the heart of the Hart, of each ʒj.
• Bezoar-stone.
• Unicorns-horn, animal or mineral, of each ʒj.
• Musk, Amber, of each ℈ j.

In defect of genuine Aurum potabile, without any corrosives may be added these Oyles.

• Of Anise,
• Carraways,
• Orenges,
• Citrons,
• Nutmegs,
• Cloves,
• Cinnamon,
• Amber, of each twelve drops.

Make of these, according to Chymical Art, a Mass or Extract, out of which, for necessary use, Pills may be formed.

Observations in preparation of Laudanum.

1. The juicy Roots, and exterior Rinds (rejecting the inward woodiness) of Hen∣bane, young and fresh, must be gathered, (d) the Sun and Moon being in Aries or Libra, before Full Moon; some gather them, if possible, just when the Moon Changes in the said Signes. The juice expressed scum'd and filtred, must be coagulated in a hot place, to the consistency of Honey, and afterward hardned in the Sun; from this, with Spirit of Wine, a tincture is extracted.

2. Opium must first be purged in Liquor of Hysop, or distill'd Water, (e) as is wont to be done with Aloes, afterward with Spirit of Wine extracted (f).

3. The juice of Henbane and Opium, (before they are mixed with the residue, they must first by digestion be freed from their Venome and Sulphur) are noxious, (the evil manifests it self upon the superficies like a fome) whence various, and greivous symp∣tomes happen to the sick; by the use of Opium and henbane, before they be duly purg∣ed, which hitherto hath been considered by very few, therefore I am not willing to con∣ceal a thing so necessary, whereby it is apparent true Chymical Operations are absolute∣ly needful, and beneficial to all in general.

4. In extracting these, extraction must be made with rectified Spirit of Wine, after∣ward, by how much the longer they are digested together, by so much the more power∣ful will the Operation be.

5. In Women, and such as are Hysterical, by reason of suffocation of the Matrix, Amber and Musk should be omitted in the Composition; or to suppress their Odour, some granes of Castor may be added to each Dose, before exhibited to Women.

6. The Feces of Opium, Henbane, and of the Species of Diamber, &c. after the tincture is extracted, must be calcined, and from them a Salt extracted according to Art, which about the end must be mixed with the whole Composition.

7. From all these, which are extracted with Spirit of Wine, after digestion for two Months; the Spirit of Wine in Balneo must be again abstracted, almost to the consisten∣cy

of Honey, and then the Salts of Pearls and Corals, and the Mumy beaten, also the Bezoar-stone, Unicorns-horn, (g) Bone of the heart of the Hart, Musk and Amber, pulverisate, must be mixed and because the distill'd Oyles are difficulty mixed with the Extract, and are always wont to swim on the top, to all the Oyles, in 〈…〉〈…〉 mixt to∣gether, some drops of Spirit of Wine are wont to be poured, and aligently mixed therewith, so they will be united and afterward may easily be mixed, and mixed with the whole composition; which, afterward being fermented by digestion ••r a Month in a Vessel with a Blind-head, set in most gentle heat of Ashes, are rendrost of greater ef∣ficacy and operation.

(a) Anodynes commonly are paregorical, and remove the disease, the 〈…〉〈…〉 of dolours and anguish, are for the most part by the introduction of sweet sleep asswaged, 〈◊〉〈◊〉 often while the disease rests with the Body, the causes of dolours are also exterminated; so great virtue is placed in a moments time of Mitigations. Whosoever therefore can conveniently, to nature it self, apply an essential Anodyne, duely and rightly prepared, he will, and may worthily, rejoice, that he is instructed in the Attalick Treasure, and both int••al and exter∣by which he may obliterate dolours and anguish of what kind soever, both internal and exter∣nal. For to it, in time of greatest need, as to an holy Anchor of Safety, he may be take him∣self, which, neither Cholick, * 1.69 Lumbago, Cardialogy, Deliriam, Watchings, inquietudes of Fevers, Vomiting, Pleuriss, Gout, Stone, Catarrh, Suffo∣cation of the Matrix, the Falling-sirling, nor other diseases very many, are able to resist. There are infinite descriptions of Laudanum set down by many, and they are peculiar, every one ascribing his to be according to the Authors mind. Paracelsus lib. 7. Archidox. Aescribes an Anodyne Specisick, which they for the most part imitate, changing some few things. For always the Basis of the whole composition is Opium, yet we are not ignorant that Paracelsus bad another Laudanum, but metallick, made of gold, the composition of which he no where makes mention of. Our Author is not althogether a stranger to Paracelsus his Laudanum, nor hath he in his description been far beside the Mark. Yet whether this commendable Laudanum, should admit into-familiarity the discommenda∣ble Tincture of Henbane, hath always been doubtea by me. I have rendred sufficient reasons to the contrary in my Treatise of Opium and Laudanum opiate, and in my Notes on Tyro∣cinium Chymicum, set forth by Gluckradius lib. 2. chap. 9. of Extracts; which, because they are sufficiently pregnant and worthy, and in Confecting of Laudanum, are observed by the Studious, I think good here to repeat them. This our Authors description, although by the other ingredients, exquisitely and diligently prepared, it may seem to be very healthful, cannot be judged free from some danger••, because the Opium it self, being really possessed with fetid 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 Sulphur, although in Liquor or Water of Hysop it be washt, or else extract∣ed with Spiret of Wine, it cannot be freed therefrom by that means. It indeed is sufficient that it be first well corrected, and afterward mixed with a few things, which we have at large described in our before alledged Treatise and Notes on Tyrocinium, &c.

The Specifick Anodyne of Paracelsus.

The Specifick Anodyne, according to the mind of Paracelsus, set down by him in his Archidoxes is thus described. First, Make Water of Frog-spawn, as out Author teach∣eth below in compounded Frog-spawn. ℞ Of this distill'd Water of juice of sower Oranges, or else of Lemons, of each ℥vj. Of crude Opium Thebaick yet better if sepa∣rated from the Sulphur) ʒj. Of Cinnamon, Cloves, O••iental Crocus, of each ℥ss. Set them in the Sun, or Horse-dung, to macerate for a Month, afterward express and strain them, then filter it through Paper, and Aromatize it with Amber ℈iiij. Musk ℈ss. Of the Solution or Salt of Corals, and Peatls, of each ʒss. From the remains reduced, to Asles make a Salt, which mix with the whole, and keep it for internal use. Dose from ℈ j, to ℈iij.

(b) It is called Laudanum, because it is a Laudable Medicament, by reason of its famous effects and operations, which with good success we have experimented, in allaying dolours of the most greivous and fierce distempers. It is also called Nepenthes, because it asswages greif.

A sincere description of Laudanum Opiat.

The sincere and easy composition of Laudanum Opiat, with Opium, (for there is a Laudanum also without Opium, made of Sulphur of Vitriol, of which a little after) in use by me is this. ℞ Of Thebaick Opium, good and not perished, what quantity you please, cut it into peices or small thin slices, and in a glass-dish over a gentle heat of Sand or Ashes, dry it so long, as until with your fingers, you may easily crumble it to powder, and it yeild a good and pleasant odour, for at first the gross and fetid Sulphur gives forth a very unsavory smell. This fetid Sulphur being removed or evaporated, in which all the narcotick, and stupefactive force consists, extract the corrected Opium with distill'd Vinegar, pouring it on till the Opium be covered five or six fingers, leaving it for some time in a hot place. The Vinegar, coloured by filtring, separate from the Fe∣ces, and again pour upon the Feces fresh Vinegar, repeating the former digestion till it be tinged with a red Colour, then separate it in the former manner, and cease from fur∣ther Extraction; all the coloured Vinegar distill in Balneo unto the consistency of Honey or Extract of the Opium. To which, if their be ℥j. add of Magistery, or Salt of Corals, and Pearls (of which above in Confortative Specificks) of each ʒss. Extract of Saffron made with Spirit of Wine ʒij. mix all diligently, and keep them; in the end add some drops of Oyle of Cloves. This Laudanum is almost inculpable, and may securely be exhibited without all fear of any peregrine affection; which can scarely be hoped of our Authors preparation, though very industriously compounded. Dose from two granes to three.

The use of Laudanum Opiat.

The general use Laudanum Opiat.

1. It asswages all dolours.

2. It induces sleep.

3. It stops all Fluxes.

4. It consumes the heat.

5. Comforts Nature, &c.

It is of special use in the Phrensy, Delirium, Fevers, Pleurisy, Vomiting, Gout, Lum∣bago, Suffocation of the Matrix, the Falling Sickness, &c. Unless the dolour be exceed∣ing vehement, it must but once, not twice, be given. Crellius gives it thrice, viz. in the Evening, Midnight, and Morning.

Laudanum without Opium.

Touching Laudanum, in which is contained no Opium, and yet is an Anodyne, from vi∣triolate fixed Ancdyne Sulphur, (which our Author denies that he ever saw below in the Stomachal Specifick) many things, both by Quercetanus, In consilio de nobili virgine, and also Libavius in his Treatise of Arcanums are spoken and declared. Yet it is very like to me, neither of them knew the way of this preparation, much less the elegant Com∣position of the most excellent Laudanum, and from it of the other two, viz. of the Epi∣leptick, and Hysterial. That I may not seem to hate the one, or abscond the other, I shall teach a most easy and true way of preparing Anodyne Sulphur of Vitriol, and after ward

shall candidly explain how with the same, the other two most excellent Laudanum's are made.

℞ Filings of Iron, most pure without any dust one part, Vitriol Ungarick that is blew, or Vitriol of Copper, of which below in the Stomachal Specifick two parts. Grinde them and mix them diligently, in a glass Cucurbit cut off half way, imbibe them with distill'd Vinegar, that it may cover them half a finger. Afterward boil and coagulate them in a fire of Sand till they be dry, afterward in the end urge the fire a little more strongly, that it may be somewhat red. To this powder pour other fresh distill'd Vine∣gar, to cover it four fingers, leave it in a hot place for certain hours, and the Vinegar will be tinged, which pour off through a Filter, and pour on other, this in like manner tinged remove by inclination, without disturbing the Feces as before; and so proceed till the Vinegar be no more tinged. In this collected and tinged Vinegar, is burning Sulphur of Vitriol; if, for a trial, from a small part of it the Vinegar be evaporated, and what shall remain be often edulcorated with pure Fountain-water, and then diligently dryed with gentle heat upon Brown-paper, you will see in putting fire to it, it will presently take flame, and be by the fire wholly consumed like other Sulphur. This 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 Sulphur of Vitriol is thus fixed and rendred Anodyne. In the Vinegar impregnated with Tincture of Sulphur, pour a sufficient quantity of Oyle of Tartar drop by drop, and the Sulphur will speedily be precipited and fixed. The distill'd Vinegar supernating, reject as use∣less; the powder remaining in the bottom, with Fountain water wash often very curi∣ously, and you will have Sulphur of Vitriol Anodyne and fixed; so very much spoken of and desired by many, and which is the Basis of the following Laudanums known to few. See also Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition, page. Afterward,

℞ Powder of Red Sanders.

Citron, of each ℥j.

Mace.

Galangal.

Black-pepper.

Long-pepper, of ʒiij.

Lign-Aloes.

Cardamum the greater.

Cardamum the lesser, of each ʒij.

Extract all these, in the usual manner, with Spirit of Wine. In the same manner, with Water of Succory, extract

Red Myrrh.

Egyptian Mumy, of each ℥j.

And both Tinctures diligently gather, filter, and conjoyn them; when when well mixed, add of Narcotick Sulphur of Vitriol ℥ij.

Circulate them in a close Vessel in Balneo for five days, afterward by distillation ex∣tract the Menstruums, to the consistency of Honey, to which add

Extract of Saffron ℥ss.

Salt or Magistery of Pearls.

Of Corals, of each ℥j.

Reduce it to a Mass. This indeed is a great and most excellent Anodyne.

Epileptick Laudanum.

℞ Of Laudanum of Sulphur of Vitriol ℥ij.. (This Laudanum is made in the same Preparation, Rule, and Measure of Ingredients, as in Laudanum Opiat, only for the Es∣sence of Opium, Anodyne Sulphur of Vitriol must be taken:) True Oyle of Camphire ℥ss. and so it will be an Epileptick Laudanum, which most certainly cures the Falling-sick∣ness. The genuine and true description of Oyle of Camphire. See in Practica Chymia∣trica of our Edition, page.

Dose from two granes to four, either in the fit, and so it will be speedily dissolved, or afterward daily a little taken, and continued for some time, especially about the New of the Moon, other necessaries in this cure being observed; the fit it self is not only dis∣solved, but the disease also totally exterminated.

Note. The Oyle of Camphire is quickly exhaled, therefore it will be better, if not to∣tally mixed with the whole Epileptick Laudanum, but rather in the Dose in exhibiting proportionally added. See Practica Chym. page.

Hysterical Laudanum.

℞ Of Vitriolate Laudanum ℥ij.

Extract of Warts, growing in the Feet of Horses ℥iij.

Mix them diligently, and keep the mixture for use. It is a present remedy in Suffoca∣tion of the Matrix, if exhibited from one grane to three in appropriate Liquors. Ex∣tract of Lichenes, or Callis equorum, its preparation is extant in Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition, page.

(c) Thebaick is the best and most excellent, it is so called, because it is brought from Caire, and is whitish, as also Galen saith. There is some brought from Syria, Alexandria, and other Regions, black, and not so good. Yet of no less virtue, than the former, is that which is daily brought from Cambaja.

(d) In the Month March.

(e) This observation is of no use.

(f) Opium and juice of Henbane, difficultly depose their venemous Sulphur in Spirit of Wine, but rather the same by the Spirit of Wine is rendred more thin, whereby it afterward becomes more efficacious, and makes the Composition of Laudanum so much the worse; there∣fore this Preparation of Laudanum I cannot approve of. The best of all is that above deli∣vered, which is first made by gentle Evaporation of the Opium, being cut into very small pieces, and afterward with gentle fire Evapprated, until all its former fetid Odour be extinct, and it yield a most grateful and pleasant smell: after the same Opium, being freed from the noxious Sulphur, is extracted with distill'd Vinegar. Moreover I would not extract Opium with Spirit of Wine, because, as is shewed above in Vegetable Panchymagogon, it rather augments the force of Sulphur, than the Mercury and Salt. There is in that Sulphur a most powerful Narcotick force, which is an Enemy to Humane Nature; but Vinegar, especially that which is pure, takes from the Sulphur, but other principals it attracts not. Therefore in this kind Vinegar is best.

(g) As from Laudanum in the Preparation, Essence of Henbane is worthily excluded and omitted, so there are others which may be excluded, as Ʋnicorns-horn, Bezoar-stone, Amber, Musk, the divers and precious distill'd Oyles, which do not so much encrease the virtue of the Medicament, as the price, and render the Dose, though in a very small quantity, nauseous: Indeed the most exquisite Artificial Medicines, the more simple, the more perfect ought to be esteemed. For they oftner, and easier accomplish their end, because they are 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉, and emulates the first Nature, which by moderate paces performes its journey, to the accomplish∣ing of the desired end.

Electuary of Laudanum.

℞ Opium.

Juice of the Roots of Henbane, Essencified, of each ℥j.

Essence of Mandragora root extracted with Spirit of Wine, ʒvj.

Species of Diamber prepared without

Musk and Amber, ℥iiij.

Salt of Pearls, of Corals, of each ʒij.

Carabes (a).

Mumy, of each ℈iiij.

Oriental Crocus ℈ij.

Unicorns horn ℈ j.

Terra Strigensis ʒj.

Clarifyed Honey ℥xij.

Dissolve the Essence of Opium and Henbane (if the Essences be too liquid, first suffi∣ciently Evaporate the Spirit of Wine from them, with gentle heat) in Honey over a fire, after they be well mixt, add the Salts of Pearls and Corals, afterward the other pow∣ders finely beaten, viz. Carabes, Mumy, Crocus, Unicorns-horn, Terra (b) Sigillara, with the species of Diamber, leisurely mixing them by sprinkling upon the former ingre∣dients blood-warm, make all up in form of an Electuary diligently.

Virtues and Ʋse of Laudanum.

It is a Laudable Medicament, which plainly answers to its name, if called Laudanum.

It is strange, and indeed very strange, why by some the use of Opium, inwardly taken, should be scared, since Lauaanum Opiat is perfectly freed from all Venomes and Impuri∣ties, by being conjoyned, and diligently mixed with most excellent correctories. Which of Compositions of the Antients, and of such as are fold in Shops, which are com∣pounded of Opium and Henbane-seed, cannot so truly be affirmed, as of Philonium-Roma∣num, Persicum, Tarsenses, Athanafia Magna, Aurea Alexandrina of Nicholaus, Triphera, Treacle, Mithridate Andromach, Trochus of Alkakengy, Pills of Cynoglosse, &c.

This Specifick Anodyne 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉, is the last refuge in greatest ex∣treamity.

1. In all sharp dolours cold and hot, both external, and internal, it is of admirable use; also, where, through vehemency of anguish the sick are almost destroyed, especi∣ally in the cholick dolour, being exhibited in Mint-water, (if at the same time the Belly be soluble.) In the Stone of the Reins, Pleurisy and Gout.

2. In resisting defluxions of all humors, and thin Catarrhs, especially if in their be∣ginning: also in all Fluxes of the Intestines, whether occasioned by corroding and pec∣cant humors, or else from purging humors, being then given with Mastich and Terra Sigillata.

3. In Watchings and immoderate Inquietudes, both internally and externally; if externally it be applyed, then four or six granes, with three drops of Oyle of Nutmegs, or with a little express't Oyle, make a Suppository of Linnen, which being put up the Nostrils induces sleep to admiration: when the sick soundly sleeps, it may be taken out. So the desperate Haemorrhagia of the Nostrils hath been cured, from sixteen granes of Laudanum Opiat made into two Pills, and one Pill put up either Nostril.

4. In every kind of Fevers, with Water of Worm-wood and Rue, (which are Fe∣bri••ugal Specifick Waters) if the heat endure long, after four hours re-iterate one Dose. In Burning Fevers it quenches thirst, and procures sleep, especially when in Fevers slum∣bring with laborious watchings is intermixt.

5. In the Asthma and Pthisick, if used in Water of Hysop, they may be long foment∣ed with it. In the Cough there is need of caution, least exhibited, when the strength and natural vigor is much dejected, and so be retained, with the abundance of sickly mat∣ter in the Breast: for, although it asswage the Cough, and procure sleep, yet it aug∣ments

the streightness of the passages of the Breast. Wherefore in the Cough it is best to give the less of it, and also to mix with it things extenuating and abstergent, (d) as Oximel, (e) or that which is made of Marrubium; then it is given most powerful, when that which is added renders it thin and sharp. For, in exhibiting such there is no more danger, than in giving an Antidote; because those which are thin render it mode∣rately thick and contemperate, whereby the dolour is removed speedily. In the invete∣rate Cough Tragagant (f) is added with good success.

6. It conserves the native heat, corroborates the spirits, and augments the natural vigor, especially that in which Musk is (g).

7. It is efficacious against Melancholy Affects, Sadness beyond reason, and Cardiack passions (h).

8. We happily use it in Vomiting, in Singultus, in the loosened, and debilitate ven∣tricle (i).

9. In excretion of blood, (k) and the immoderate Flux of the Menses, with Crocus Martis, (l) and red Corals.

10. In the Phrensy, and Mania, with Aqua vitae, both inwardly and outwardly (m) by anoynting the Temples.

11. In the Epilepsy, it is wont to be given with Spirit of Vitriol, and Essence of Cam∣phire, extracted with Oyle of (n) Almonds.

Dose.

From two, to three, or four granes, if the Belly be soluble, it efficaciously operates. It is given in Specifick and Appropriate Waters, and mingled with them according as diseases require, and with respect to the seven principal Members. If the distemper be vehement give one Pill in the Evening; long after Supper, at Midnight, another; and in the Morning the third (o).

The use of the Electuary is the same, only the Dose must be encreased. It is given from ʒj. to ʒjss. in Appropriate Liquor, Wine, or Cinnamon-water. To Women in Child-bed and Infants, it may also safely be exhibited (p).

(a) Of Amber.

(b) Sigillata of Silesia.

(c) They only comfort, but do not well correct the Medicament.

(d) Vinegar of Squils.

(e) White.

(f) Species of Diatragacant.

(g) In Cinnamon-water, or Malmesy-wine.

(h) In Water of Borrage, Buglosse, Melissa, and decoction of these Flowers.

(i) In Water of Mint, Wine, and Cydoniate Water of Cinnamon.

(k) Essence of Crocus Martis.

(l) If a Vein be broke.

(m) It must never be externally adhibited in the Substance, but dissolved, as Gallius teacheth.

(n) Of Sweet.

(o) Repeating the Dose always after six hours, if the dolour be not abated.

(p) Viz. in urgent necessity.

VIII. Odorifick.

HUmane nature is delighted with Odours, and the Spirits thereby greatry refreshed. Therefore Philagrius on Aetius, not improperly saith; that Nature is willingly em∣braced with delectable Odours, and so recreated thereby, and as it were revived, that she recovers her wonted vigour, before opprest by the fierceness of the Disease.

For the Odour, drawn by the Nostrils, is conveighed to the Heart and Brain, and by it the comprest and suffocated Spirit is excited, and its further decay apparently hindred. Yea, there are hot Regions, whereas Pliny (a) notes, a certain People live by Odours only. With respect to health, the Air is of very great moment, for whosoever sickens by the infection of evil Odour, (b) is difficultly cured, because the ingrateful Odour, with the Spirit, subtilly penetrates all parts of the Body, especially the Brain and Breast. With the Odour of Elixir of Life, compounded of various Aromaticks, Baptista (c) Porta saith, that he hath by manifold experience found, the expiring spirit of many to be retained: for the principal Members and vital Spirits, (which by every kind of Ve∣nome are first of all molested and infected) are wonderfully refreshed by Aromatick∣smells, and the venomous Fumes excluded. It is needful the Spirit, with Spirit (d) and Odour, be recreated and restored. There are sweet Odours agreeable, and communi∣cable to our Spirits, the only Authors of Humane Life. We see, that to ungrateful Odours, we stop our Nostrils, and hold our Breath, that we may not receive the Stinkes, which we no sooner perceivably retain, but we are debilitated. When by these our spirits with Swounings or Convulsions are opprest and dejected, as soon as we are again sensible of sweet Odours, we are immediatly elevated and refresht. In like man∣ner, we know the Mouth of the Matrix is turned upward and downward, according to the motion of a pleasing smell: So not only in the Pest, but also in Ungarick Fevers, and such like venemous diseases, the Spirits, which by attracting the Contagion, are in∣fected and contaminated, may (and also ought to) be amended and restored with per∣fumes; as may be seen in Conradinus his Book of the Ungarick Fever, wherein he describes Candles, and various odoriferous Waters.

In preparing this odoriferous Specifick, which by the flagrancy of its Odour, is won∣derful forcible in restoring the deficiency of the Vitals, who so would follow the process of Paracelsus in his Archidoxes, (e) in preparing it by digestion, he may with me loose both labour and cost. For ••ivet, Gumms, and Tragacant in digestion are rendred of evil favour.

℞

• Mace.
• Cloves.
• Choice ••innamon, (f) of each ʒij.
• Amber (g) griese ʒj.
• Musk (h) ʒss.
• Civet (i) ʒij.
• Gumme Arabick ʒj.
• Tragacant, first dryed upon a Furnace ʒij.

Grinde these two gumms with the Musk. With all, diligently beaten, mix the Civet, and pour upon them Water of the best Nampha, (k) or of odoriferous Damascena, (ac∣cording to pleasure) the Water being prepared of Specifick Odours, and Rose-water, in which by digestion for eight days, a little of Paracelsus his Carbos (l) or occidental

Civet is mixed. Pour of this Water through a Cloth or Sieve, as much as small be suf∣ficient to incorporate the whole, diligently stirring it that it may be a Mass; of which afterward make the likeness of Apples, or Pentacles of Gordis, and in a glass keep them to harden without digestion.

Or it may be thus prepared. ℞

• Waters of Rosemary.
• Lavender.
• White Lillyes.
• Basilicon.
• Roses.
• Majoran.
• Spike,

of each what quantity you please, for the moistning of Mace, Cloves, ••in∣namon, of each ʒij. these Aromaticks being first reduced to a most fine powder, and mo∣deratly searsed, add of pulverisate Amber ℥ss. Musk of Alexandria ʒij. ••ivet ℥j. All being diligently mixed, add pulverisate gum Arabick ʒij. work them exquisitely together, and leave them (but first add to the whole Tragacant pulverisate ʒiiij. working it together as before) for one night till all be well incorporated, the next day make them up into Cakes, dry them in a hot place, and lay them up for use.

Virtues and use.

As Civet by its own Odour expels ordure; so this Odoriferous Specifick ejects di∣seases from the sick. And as Tirus is mixed in composition of Treacle, that it may cause the virtue of the other Ingredients to penetrate the principal Members; so also here for greater penetration Carbos is added, whose prevalent ingrateful Odour (yet by digestion, as by Experience I have found, it is transmuted into a most sweet and delecta∣ble smell) doth far sooner penetrate, than all operations of Lillyes, as Theophrastus truly denotes.

This Odoriferous Specifick is of principal Use, when Medicaments, cannot be taken into the Body, as in the Apoplexy and Epilepsy. For many with such Odours are helped, and exceedingly refresht, not that the Disease is plainly taken away or cured, but the way for the cure is prepared; because by the virtue of this Odour, communicated to the Body, the Blood is moved, and the Heart above measure comforted.

In Apoplexy, Epilepsy, Cholick, Suffocation of the Matrix.

In Pestilential malignant Air.

In comforting Venus (m) Men may also use it.

It may be mixed with a little exprest Oyle of Nutmegs, that it be like an Oyntment, and so in the above named Diseases may the more commodiously be used.

(a) Lib. 7. chap. 1.

(b) Interior, because the Brains and Lungs are infected.

(c) In Natural Magick.

(d) The words of Conradinus, lib. 4.

(e) Lib. 7. Intituled of Odoriferous Specifick.

(f) Or Cassia Lignea, which is better.

(g) Better is Species of white Bitumen.

(h) Sanies vom Biesenthier, Musk of Alexandria is best, but it is sold exceeding dear, viz. ℥j. for seventeen Coronats.

(i) If the Virile Member or Navel of Women be anointed with Civet, libe••ter vitos ad∣mittunt.

(k) Read, Naphtha: It is made of flowers of Oranges; See Renodeus lib. 1. sect. 6 chap. 4. page 449.

(l) Carbos of Paracelsus, of which he no where makes mention, only in his Odoriferous Specifick, Archidox. 7. but left its naked name, without any signification, which what it should be, many have doubted. This is nothing else, but humane Sulphur or Ordure, set for some time in digestion, and freed from its stinking odour by long digestion, whereby it is spon∣taneously rendred of most excellent Savour, as in the before alleadged place Paracelsus teach∣eth, and our Author both here, and in the following page well observes. He calls it Occiden∣tal Civet, respecting the difference between it, and that which is brought to as from the Ori∣ental Indies. That Civet which is brought from the Occidental Indies is consentaneous to us.

But the Occident in Man are the Posteriors, as the Orient is attributed to the former parts. So therefore by the similitude of Occidental Civet he understood Mans-dung, by long digestion converted into a most pleasant Odour, which Paracelsus called Carbos, in his Book which he writ ad Carboantes Friesenden, in which he placed all his secrets.

(m) By anointing the virile Member.

(n) Externally to the Nostrils.

A Specifick (a) Medicament of all the seven principal Members.

Conserve the principal Members, saith Paracelsus, and Death will not easily invade; for without the Conservation of the principal Members, no Disease can be cured. If you would preserve Life, you most not only endeavour to conserve the Heart, but also the Brain, Liver, Lungs, Spleen, Reins, and Gall. For although the Heart be the Cen∣ter and Root of the Body it self, yet if any other principal Member be destroyed, Death unavoidably follows.

℞ Oyle of Amber three or four times rectifyed with Majoran-water, ʒij.

True Spirit of Vitriol (b).

Salt (c) of Cranium of the Microcosme, of each ℥ss.

Tincture of Oriental Crocus ʒij.

Tinct. of Granes (d) of Alkermes ʒij.

Salt of Pearls, Corals, of each ℥j.

Oyle of Cinnamon, Mace, of each ʒss.

Milk of Sulphur, ℥j.

Extract of Spodium, ℥jss.

Magistery of (e) Tartar ℥j.

Diaphoretick Antimony ℥ss.

Tincture of Crocus of Iron.

selandine.

Rubarb, of each ℥ss.

Liquor of Crystal, Of the Stone (f) of the Microcosme, of each ℥j.

With the Essence of Treacle extracted and thickned, (g) Honey of Juniper, Conserve of Roses, adding according to pleasure Sugar of Roses, reduce all the above said dili∣gently mixt, to the consistency of an Electuary, adding of Musk and Amber of each ʒj.

By reason of the Sympathy of Ventricle with the other Members, ʒij. of Oyle of Vi∣triol of Copper may be added, with ʒss. of the distill'd Oyle of Nutmegs.

Use and D••se.

The use of this Medicament is cheifly in deplorable Diseases, where, by the Physi∣cian, there is no need of a strict enquiry touching the state of the Sick, or the kind or species of the evil.

And because in all Distempers internal, necessarily one (or more) of the seven Mem∣bers is affected, this also in all Maladies may most safely be exhibited. For without the conservation of the principal Members no Disease can be cured.

Dose from five, six, or seven granes, to ten. In Wine, Water of Carduus-bened, or other appropriate, according the seven Members.

(a) Hitherto Universals have been spoken of, now follow Particulars, which are in num∣ber eighteen.

(b) Philosophick Spirit is more excellent.

(c) Or Magistery.

(d) Which is made by extraction of the sweet smelling Apples. See also Practica Chymi∣atrica of our Edition, page.

(e) Of Vitriolate Tartar.

(f) See my Microcosmical preparations.

(g) Extracted with Spirit of Wine.

Specifick Capital.

Paracelsus attributes many virtues to the volatility (a) of Spirit of Vitriol in curing the Epilepsy: but as yet no cause hath been given to me, of seeing the faculty of it, practised by a Chymist, nor could any one affirm to me, that the confirmed Epilepsy could be removed by Spirit of Vitriol only, (b) vulgarly and simply prepared.

This following Spirit I have found most efficacious in Medicinal use.

Spirit of Vitriol.

℞ Vitriol Ungarick, (c) or of Cyprus, or Roman-vitriol, (d) they are much alike, (although that in Silesia in the Mines auffdem Regmaucel, (e) Huserus made very much of it, for he prepared his with Minera of Gold, Silver, Iron, and Copper) dis∣solve it in distill'd Water or May-dew, (f) strein the Solution, afterward place it in Di∣gestion in Heat of Ashes, Sand, Horse-dung: let it stand for a month, then it will eject the Feces to the Superficies, which must be separated; again set in digestion so long as till it reject (g) no more Feces: Afterward strein it, and what is clear distill (h) in gen∣tle heat in Balneo or Sand, for the space of two or three hours, and the phlegme will come forth, which receive a part, afterward the Spirits follow, (when they begin to a∣scend, which by tasting you may easily perceive by its sharpness, and you will see, as is wont to be in distillation of Aqua vitae, the Spirits ascend in the Alembeck like streiks) which by changing the Receiver must be gathered (i) a part. This Spirit of Vitriol re∣duced to a pleasant odour, and grateful sharpness, in which there appears no sensible corrosion, nor remaining austerity, but a spiritual sharpness, when put upon the tongue, is a profitable medicament, and in curations very necessary. Who so would further proceed in this distillation, by augmenting the fire, the Oyle will come forth, which he must gather a part; and of this rectifyed Oyle, let him take one part, and of Spirit of Wine Alcoholizate four or six parts, and for certain months (k) digest them in a Balneo of dew, afterward distill it, and he will have Oyle of Vitriol swimming (l) on the top

of the Water, of most pleasant odour and excellent tast, (m) which, being separated by a Separatory, in medicinal use is of admirable virtue (n).

(a) The v••latility of Spirit of Vitriol, in curing the Epilepsy, is highly commended by Pa∣racelsus, to be exceeding profitable, which is not impossible, so all things necessary be rightly, and duly instituted in the preparation. It is very like here, our Author Crollius, not think∣ing of another preparation of Spirit of Vitriol, in the volatility of which this excellent virtue consists, describes and makes this, viz. from the whole being distill'd, after the pouring on of Rain-water, or distill'd May-dew, the most subtil Spirit of Vitriol comes forth with its vo∣latility, being most pleasantly sharp; which by experience is proved in distillation of Crude Vitr••l; but of purged and pu••ifyed Vitriol, when the phlegme comes forth, the external vessels, viz. Alembeck and Receiver, vehemently wax hot, which is not only from the phlegme it self, for when that comes not, during the whole time of the operation and production, this heat of the instruments is perceived. And during the time of the coming forth of volatile Spirit of Vitriol, for the most part in the glass will appear little veins or strerks, and with the Arematick and volatile Spirit it self comes forth a sharp moisture, which in the follow∣ing manner is purdy drawn forth and separated. ℞ Vitriol well parifyed and digested, distill it by Retort in an open fire, so as immediately after the phlegme all the Spirits may fol∣low with it, or as much as can be done in short time. These being in the Receiver, while all is very hot, remove that Recipient, and apply another speedily to the Alembeck, well and aptly fixed, and wartly placed. And you will presently see the volatile Spirit to pass the Alem∣beck into the Receiver, which gathered a part, diligently keep. From six or eight pound of Vitriol you will scarcely have of this volatile Spirit above ʒiij. or ℥ss. at most.

(b) The Epilepsy not hereditary, that is not transplanted but otherwise caused, by Spirit of Vitriol only and simply prepared, may be cured, if in preparation and administration all be rightly done. Dissolve true Ʋngarick Vitriol (not corrupted) in distill'd May-dew, the Fe∣ces removed, and the Menstruum taken off, (not quite) but so as just enough to cover the Vitr••ol remain, set it in a cold place to Crystallize, afterward in the Sun or a Hot-house dry it. Of this Vitriol dryed ℞ five or six pound distill by Retort in an open fire, both the Phlegme and all the Spirits. The Cuput Mortuum taken out grind, and joyn it with the Phlegme and Spirits; repeat the same distillation by eight times cohobating, and the ninth time the work will be finished. You will have a most penetrating Spirit of Vitriol, a prin∣cipal Arcanum in the Epilepsy. For if of this ℈ss. or ℈ j. be given in ℥j. of Water of Peony∣root or Lavender, just at the time of the Fit, it removes it: and if afterward (other things requisite, both in meat and drink being observed) it be daily taken, especially in decrease of the Moon, it most powerfully expels the Disease.

(c) The green is best, not the blew.

(d) It is pune.

(e) There Robbers used to take Cloths, and other things from Travellers.

(f) Either distill'd, or at least filtred, because it is gathered from impure herbs.

(g) Also there are dregs at the bottom, and fetid Sulphur.

(h) Distill it to a Skin, and in a cold place set it to Crystalize, and gather the Crystals, as oft as you can. ℞ Five, or six, or seven pound distill it by Retort in an open fire.

(i) Ʋrging it so long until all the sharp Spirits come forth.

(k) For one, two, or three. In a Phiol hermetically closed.

(l) It can scarcely be believed, since nothing swims on the top.

(m) Also this Oyle of Vitriol is made sweet in this manner.

Sweet Oyle of Vitriol.

Boil this Oyle in a new Iron-pan, with common water, so long as till the corrosive Salt may be gathered in the bottom of the Pan, and then the remaining Oyle will be sweet. The same performs red-hot Iron, being often extinguished in the Oyle of Vi∣triol. But from these 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉, the virtues of the Oyle are much diminished, there∣fore its medicinal effects cannot be great.

(n) Of greater efficacy is Philosophical Spirit of Vitriol, described above in Butter of An∣timony; it is indeed of wonderful virtue in the Epilepsy, Apeplexy, and all Affects of the Head and Ventricle, especially the volatile Spirit, whose preparation is known to very few, it is not at all Corrosive, but hath a grateful sonerness, and its virtues are more evident.

Another Description (a) of Spirit of Vitriol.

℞ Of crude Vitriol, cleansed in the manner described a little above, 2 lib. or more, distill it, and with most strong fire force it, that the Spirit and Oyle may come forth: To the Liquor come forth, add two parts of distill'd Rain-water, and in Balneo again distill it; then the Spirit of Vitriol rendred most subtil in this rectification with Rain∣water, will be elevated and come forth, leaving a most sharp Oyle in the bottom. This Spirit mingled with the Rain-water is exceeding penetrative, and in the Ungarick Fever and other Burning Fevers, is wont to operate most efficaciously.

(a) Here in this discription, our Author is almost come to the true description of volatile Spirit of Vitriol.

But it is only volatile Spirit of Vitriol, mixt with Rain-water, which Water is difficultly separated: yet according to the method I deliver above, you may have the volatile Spirit a-part. To exterminate the Epilepsy of Children, most efficacious is my Antepileptick Spirit of Vitriol of Children, the description and use where of There faithfully communicate.

Antepileptick Spirit of Vitriol of Children.

℞ Ungarick Vitriol, exceedingly well purifyed 4 lib. add of Urine of Children, fresh gathered 8 lib. In a vessel well closed digest them for some time in Balneo, afterward in the same distill a double Phlegme (till the matter be dry) the first of which is a famous Paregorick in high and Podagrical dolours, applyed by gently somenting the affected part therewith: The other is an excellent Opthalmick, for all kinds of Affects of the Eyes, most profitable. The Caput Mortuum pulverisate distill by an Earthen Retort in an open fire, at first very gently, afterward more vehemently urge into a capacious Receiv∣er for that purpose annexed; the Spirits being come forth, after them a most precious Liquor will issue out of a Sulphurous smell and fourish taft, which by Retort rectify once or twice, and in a glass very well closed keep it for use. This all Epilepsy of Chil∣dren doth perfectly expel. Of this ℞ ℈ j. Water of Peony-roots, and Flowers of Tilia, of each ℥j. mix them and keep it.

Of this mixture give (in the Fit, before the Members be contracted and rendred con∣••sive) half a spoonful, and a little after they will recollect their senses and come to themselves, which perceived, give a little more, and so also the third time. But if the Fit be about to return, repeat the same process thrice, and doubt not but the second time, this disease very familiar with Children and Infants, may be wholly rooted out and expell'd, especially if afterward Confortatives be applyed to the Brain, such are

Magistery of Corals and Pearls, and Magistery of Mans-skull; and also our Antepi∣leptick Tablets, which are described in Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition, not that of Franckfort, page.

An Epileptick Medicament.

First, * 1.70 It is convenient to imbibe Vitriol (a) calcined to a yellow∣ness, with Spirit of Wine, that it may be made a Mass.

Of this ℞ 1 lib. and a half.

Shavings of man's-skull that hath been Executed.

Missletoe of the Oake (c).

Elks-hoofs.

Granes of Peony, (d) of each ℥j.

All these cut, beaten, and afterwards mixt, distill by Retort observing degrees of fire, lastly with violent heat force it.

Of the Liquor come forth, first rectified in Balneo, as above.

℞ 1 lib. of Castor.

Species of sweet Diamosch, of each ℥ss.

Anacardine (e) ʒvj.

Afterward add Spirit of Wine 4 lib.

Salt of Peony ʒj.

Liquor of Salt of Pearls, of Corals, of each ʒj.

Oyle of Anise, of Amber, of each ℈ij.

Mix and digest them in Balneo for a Month.

Ʋse and Dose.

Half a spoonful of the said Liquor, or one spoonful, is given in Water of Peony, after the taking of this let the Patient fast three hours.

(a) Purifyed.

(b) Never buried, or never comitted to the Earth.

(c) When it ought to be gathered. See Practica, &c. of our Edition page.

(d) Gathered in the Month of July, before the rising of the Sun.

(e) Viz. Honey of Anacardine.

(f) To the cure of the Falling-sickness also, and of the most inveterate, wonderful prosi∣table, and very powerful is.

1. The Arcanum or Spirit of Cerebrum humani, the preparation of which is extant is Practica Chymiatrica, page. It is taken in the Decrease of the Moon.

2. Is double Epileptick Powder, made of Cinnabar of Antimony, of famous virtues. See the Description and Dose in Practica Chym. &c. page.

3. Powder of the Back-bone of a Whesel, or of the Back-bone of a Serpent or Viper.

4. Preservative Powder of the Dung of a Black-cow, see Practica, page.

5. Powder of Livers of green Frogs, with which the most Excellent Frederick the fourth Elector of the Palatinate, was freed from a greivous Epilepsy, of high and fixed roots, which he had contracted in his Youth, and never in all his life after had any one Fit.

6. An Amulet of a Shrub found in the Willow-tree, even in the most inveterate Epilepsy, of all other internals it easily obtains the priority, which without all impiety and superstition, both in gathering and applying is admirable. Although no certain reason of this Amulet can

be given, its acting being abstruse and remote from sence: yet hitherto being very often con∣firmed by experience, the certainty of its virtue is apparently manifest. Touching which more at large in Practica Chym. of our Edition, page.

7. There is also an Antepileptick Confection in use, which by other Physicians much com∣mended, is said to be delivered by Paracelsus himself to Ferdinando King of the Romans, which without doubt wants not singular virtues; this I thought good here to annex to the for∣mer.

Antepileptick Confection of Paracelsus.

First, From three Skulls of Men not buried, that perished by a violent Death, and dryed in the Air, being somewhat grossly pulverisate, by retort at first in gentle fire of Sand, afterward gradually encreased, and at length by fire of suppression distill a Liquor, into a large capacious Receiver for that purpose annexed, which Liquor by distillation draw off from the same Feces the third time, at length by Alembeck rectify it. Of this Liquor ℞ ℥vij. or ℥viij. Add Species of sweet Diamosch ℥ss. Castor, Honey of Ana∣cardine, of each ʒiij. and again by Retort in Ashes distill it: Lastly, add of Liquor of Pearls ℈iiij. Oyle of Vitriol, or rather the Antepileptick Spirit above described ℈ j. Of this mixture to the Epileptick person daily give one spoonful, in a morning fasting, con∣tinuing it for nine days together. With this only Medicament, it is reported Paracelsus effected wonderous cures. And at Caesars request communicated it to him, but asked the King, whether the Compounders of Syrups could effect such things.

8. To the same Paracelsus is ascribed the Essence of Mans-skull, which by reason of its mucilaginous consistency he was wont to call it Galreda of Mans-skull, others call it Gelatina, of like virtues in expelling the Falling-sickness, which is more pernitious than the Lernaean Hydra.

Galreda, or Gelatina of Mans-skull.

℞ Filings of Mans-skull never buried, and freed from all accidental humor, with Sal∣viat Alcohol of Wine, covering them six fingers, digest them half a Month, then in the manner of Aqua fortis by Retort force it, repouring on the distill'd Liquor, with the Ca∣put mortuum again digest it, and as before distill it, repeat the same operation the third time. Then circulate the whole abstract for some time, and by gentle heat in Balneo, ab∣stract the Alcohol of Wine, and the remaining Essence, like a Coagulum or Galreda, keep for use. This is a true curative of the Epilepsy, if certain granes of it be exhibited in a convenient Vehicle.

The 9. is Potable Silver or Tincture of Silver, the description whereof see Practica Chymiatrica, page.

10. Is Epileptick-water, see Practica, &c. page.

11. Is Magistery of Mans-skull, which is thus made: Upon Cranium-pulverisate pour Spirit of Vitriol, and ferment it, afterward twice or thrice abstract it, and a most excellent Magistery of Mans-skull will remain.

Apoplectick.

A famous Apopletick Aqua vitae.

℞

• Flowers of Lillys of the Valley, (a)
• Of Tilia.
• Peony.
• Primroses.
• Lavender.
• Sage.
• Betony.
• Rosemary.

Black (b) and sweet wild Cherries, gathered in the decrease of the Moon, (c) of each a convenient quantity. All these being beaten and mixt, (or the Flowers a-part, and Cherries a-part distill'd,) add Mustard-seed (d) beaten one or two pound, set it in putre∣faction, pouting upon it a convenient quantity of common (e) water, in which a little Hops and Ferment have been boiled, that the whole may be fermented, afterward ac∣cording to Art distill it, and from thence draw forth an inflamable Spirit, (f) which cir∣culate with a like quantity of the preceding Spirit of Vitriol; and of it in the Apoplexy give half a spoonful, respecting both the Disease and Patient, to which may be added one drop or two of Oyle of Amber (g).

Externally also, the Temples and Crown of the Head may profitably be anointed with that Liquor.

(a) Dryed.

(b) Fresh.

(c) The time of gathering them needs not so exactly be observed.

(d) That is Flower of Mustard-seed.

(e) May-dew gathered upon Wheat is better.

(f) Which keep a-part, and in like manner the phlegm of the Caput Mortuum, with the phlegme make a Lixivium, which by Evaporating reduce to the Consistency of Honey, and with the reserved Spirit, with a sufficient quantity of Argilla, impaste it; and by Retort, upon other Flowers a little dryed, distill it into a most capacious Receiver, this red Liquor afterward from the Flowers rectify by a Cucurbit, and what first comes forth, distill by a Phiol with a long Neck.

(g) Most excellent indeed is this our Authors Antapoplectick-water, that used by me is more simple, being made only of Flowers of Lillys of the Valley, and of Lavender, the descripti∣on whereof is extant in Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition, page.

Of admirable virtue is this Water in the Apoplexy: For it preserves from it, and if the body be already afflicted therewith, it dissolves the disease. In the Paralysy of the Tongue, it is singularly profitable. Dose half a spoonful.

Oyle of Amber.

In preparing this, there is need of more, than common diligence, for, it requires con∣venient and due fire. The most pure and white Amber (not yellow) (a) which in the Sea is meerly generated of Bitumen, we use in Medicine.

Therefore ℞ Fragments of white Amber (viz. 2 or 3 lib.) and in a gross manner beat them, but grinde them not to powder; first wash away the filth, if any be, with common

water, put them into a Cucurbit or Alembeck, not too high, and upon them pour Water of Roses and Betony (b) (this is done that the Oyle may not burns and that by the Vehicle of these Waters, it may more easily begin to distill•• put on a capacious Head, with a suffi∣ciently large Neck, and a Receiver aptly placed and annexed; the joynings of the glasses being every where well closed, distill it in Sand, observing a convenient and constant de∣gree of fire, yet so as it wax not cold, (for then it will be black like pitch, and break the glass) and the distillation be at an end. Also beware the fire be not too hot, for so the Recipient will be endangered.

First. The Water and white Oyle will come forth with the Spirits like Clouds, afterward the Spirit will come no more forth visibly, but in the Head streiks will appear, as is seen in distillation of Spirit of Wine; at length the yellow Oyle comes; here cease from distilling, or change the Recipient, and gather the Oyles a part.

Lastly, in sublimation the Salt ascends, in the bottom the Capu•• Mortuum remains like crums black and light.

Before the Oyle of white Amber be rectified, it must be first well washt in common water, stirring it about often; afterward rectify it with Water of Roses or Ma••an, by gentle heat in Balneo. After this rectification, it may also be further rectifyed, by being oftentimes mixed with fresh Rose or Majoran water, always after separation of the Oyle from the Water, renewing the same Water. So the fetid odour is wont to be removed.

From 1 lib. of this Amber after rectification, you will scarcely have above three or four Lotones of true white oyle.

Salt of Amber.

The Salt, elevated in sublimation by force of fire, gather and dissolve it in Majoran∣water, filter the Water, and in Balneo leisurely abstract it; again dissolve, filter, and coa∣gulate it, this re-iterate often; then you will have a most efficacious Diuretick Salt: of which mention is made above (c).

Virtues of Oyle of Amber.

It may deservedly be called the most efficacious European Opobalsamum, because by its own faculty it exceeds all other Remedies in curing the Apoplexy and Epilepsy. It was once called Sacred, by reason of its occult and admirable virtues.

1. In the Pest, one drop morning and evening chafed about the Nostrils, prevents from venemous Infection. It is sometimet given from ℈ j, to ℈ij. in Water of Car∣duus-bened.

2. It is exceeding profitable to such as are in danger to be afflicted with dangerous diseases of the Head, as the Apoplexy, Paralysy, and Epilepsy. For if one or two drops of this Oyle be taken upon an empty Stomach, (d) in appropriate Waters, viz. of Beto∣ny, Tilia, Lavender, Black Cher••ies, &c. there will be no fear of being invaded by those diseases. A like efficacious are Tablets of Rotula's made of Sugar, and mixt with some drops of this Oyle. And for any one that is already infested with the Apoplexy, Epi∣lepsy, or Paralysy, there is not a more excellent Remedy, than some drops of distill'd Oyle of white Amber, infused in Epileptick (e) Spirit and exhibited. It is also profita∣ble to anoint the Neck and Nostrils with the said Oyle, and certainly the disease will be expell'd thereby, and the diseased speedily recover sence and motion; in like manner a persume of the same white Amber, sprinkled upon burning coals, and conveighed to the Nostrils of the Epileptick in the time of the fit, very much abates it.

3. The Nerves, Veins, or Nervous parts, infested with the Cramp, or such like con∣tractures, may profitably be anointed with this Oyle. (f) It is thus used, mix a little of it with Ungents, with which anoint the affected parts, by which the Nerves are wont to be restored.

4. One or two drops, mingled with Water of wild Alexander, and inwardly taken expells the Stone, and other superfluities of the urinal passages (g).

5. If ℈ss. or ℈ j. be infused in Water of Mugwort, Vervain, or Malmesy-wine, and be drunk by a Woman in labour, it accelerates the Birth (h).

6. It is profitable in cold defluxions of the Head, for by the continued use of this they are consumed, and the Brain comforted.

7. If the Nostrils, and pit of the Breast or Heart, be anointed with some drops of this Oyle, in Women which have suffocation, precipitation, and strangulation of the Wombe, it abates the motion of the Matrix. Of like Efficacy are Rotula's of Oyle of Amber made with Sugar, if one or two of them be taken.

8. It also helps in Swounings, Languishing and Palpitation of the Heart.

9. It comforts not only the Faculty of the Vital virtue of the Heart, but also of the Animal virtue of the Brain, and natural vigor of the Liver; and therefore in concoction and digestion it is of admirable use.

10. In Fevers, three drops in Water of Carduus-bened, being taken before the fit, (i) and the sick laid to sweat in Bed, expells the Fever.

11. In retention of the Urine, three or four drops taken in Water of Strawberries or Wine, wonderfully provokes Urine (k).

12. In drying up the Catarrh it is helpful (l).

13. Dolours of the Teeth, occasioned by defluxions, it cures, if mixed with Plantain∣water, and the mouth gargled therewith.

14. In the Jaundies, it is given with Water of Endive, Bindeweed, Succory, Se∣landine.

15. In the Cholick ℈ j. or ʒss. given in Beer.

16. In suffocation of the Matrix seven or eight drops in Water of Peneroyal.

17. In accelerating the Birth and after burthen, seven or eight drops in Water of Sa∣vine or Mugwort (m).

18. In retention of the Menses, seven or eight drops in Water of Melissa.

19. In Contractures, some Contractures of Hands and Feet have been restored by anointing with this Oyle of Amber.

20. In Vomiting Blood, three drops in Water of Colts-foot, Tormentil, Sloes.

21. The Vertigo and Scotoma it cures.

22. Stupefaction of the Brain, it miraculously removes.

23. It comforts the Sight, with Water of Fennel.

24. In prickings of the Sides it is efficaciously adhibited.

Dose.

From four, six, seven, ten drops, to ℈ j. respecting the disease and complexion (n).

(a) But if white Amber cannot be had, which is more rare and pretious, than the yellow; the yellow, if by Artifice first reduced to a whiteness, may be equally as good; which may thus be performed.

The Artificial Preparation of white Amber.

℞ Yellow Amber 1 lib. put it in a strong Earthen Cucurbit, upon it put of Sea-salt,

or in defect of that Salt-gem, or of the best common Salt 2 lib. Pour on as much Rain∣water, as shall suffice to dissolve the Salt, which being dissolved, pour on more fresh Rain-water, afterward put on a Blind-head upon the Cucurbit, and boil it continually with constant fire for fourteen whole days; then take out a small part of it, break it, and try it: If it be sufficiently white, forbear any further boiling; if otherwise, con∣tinue it longer, till it be perfectly white. Note. In the boiling, care must be taken to supply the defect of Water, by still adding as ost as need is, other hot water.

(b) Some only distill by Retort, without the Vehicles of distill'd Waters, yet always ob∣serving the various Oyles that come forth, which they diligently gather apart. First the white Oyle comes forth, afterward the yellow, then the red. These Oyles they afterward re∣ctify. By others are added fragments of Amber, or white pure sand, or else calcined Flints; for all these are of such force, that they do as it were suppress the boiling Amber, nor do they permit that by Retort it run or flow into the Receiver: which indeed is a more commodious way, and for distilling of Oyle of Amber more secure.

(c) In the Chapter of Diureticks.

(d) By continuing the use thereof.

(e) Against the Epilepsy and Apoplexy.

(f) To corroborate the joynts, Oyle of Amber, with a like quantity of Oyle of Vitriol, is an excellent Remedy in corr••orating the joynts.

(g) The Gravel and Tartar, especially of the Reins, if one or two drops of Oyle of Tur∣pentine be mixed therewith.

(h) It will more strongly operate, if five or six drops of Oyle of Cumin, or Carraways be added.

(i) Yet with that which comes first forth in the preparation.

(k) Or in Wine of Flints, of which above in the Chapter of Diureticks.

(l) A bag of powder of ground Pine, sprinkled with Oyle of Amber, and worn upon the Coronale Suture.

(m) Or if eight or nine drops be put upon the Navel, it expells the young, either alive or dead.

(n) It is very profitable to the Navel. It may externally be used in the following manner.

The external use of Oyle of Amber.

℞

• Oyle of Amber ℥j.
• Honey 1 lib.
• Common Salt ℥ij.

Mix them, and instead of a Plaister, apply it to burning Ulcers: it extracts the heat, asswages the dolour, and also cures, die Mundsuche.

Of this Oyle ℞ ℥j. diligently mix it with 1 lib. of Opodeldoch, it so exceedingly comforts, that it preserves Ulcers from all accidents, especially it defends them from heats and humors: also it draws out little Bones from Wounds, Splinters, or small parts of Lint, by the imprudence of the Chyrurgeon too deeply illapsed.

Apoplectick Balsome (a).

℞

• Exprest Oyle of Nutmegs ℥ij. (b)
• Ambergreise ʒj. of the black (c) ʒjss.
• Musk ʒjss.
• ...

• Civet ʒijss.
• Distill'd Oyles of Lavender, in which flowers of Lillyes of the Valley have been steeped ʒss.
• Of Cinnamon ℈ss.
• Majoran ʒss.
• Cloves six drops.
• Amber ʒj.
• Rue ʒss.

From all these, mixt according to Art, in a just Consistency, make a Balsome: If it be thought good to add Peruvianus his Odoriferous Balsome, it may be added to the whole.

• ...
  Virtues and Use.
  • 1. It wonderfully helps such as are afflicted with the Apoplexy, Epilepsy, and Ver∣tigo, if the extremities of the Nostrils, Temples, and Crown of the Head, and also the Palat in urgent necessity, be anointed therewith day and night by intervals.
• ...
  For Preservation.
  • 2. Against malignant and Pestiferous Air.
  • 3. It refreshes all the Animal and Vital Spirits.
  • 4. It is an Arcanum in the Cholick, (d) if the Navel be anointed therewith.
  • 5. Distempers of the Matrix it wonderfully resists, if the Ventricle, Navel, (e) and also the Naturals of a Woman afflicted with Suffocation be therewith anointed, hereby she will presently be refreshed: If at the same time also to the Nostrils, fetid odours be applyed, as Castor, Assa faetida, &c. (f)

The external use, as before: If with a little of this Oyle, the extremities of the Nostrils be anointed, that sweet odour will scarcely vanish in a day or two. (g)

(a) It is called Austriack. It is most profitable to the Aged. This Composition is by some ascribed to Craton of Krassthelm.

(b) The quantity of ℥ij. of Oyle of Nutmegs is too much: This Composition is thereby made more hard, and unsavoury to be taken; therefore ℥j. of it is enough for the other in∣gredients.

(c) White is better.

(d) Especially by reason of the Civet, which otherwise anointed is wont to disturbe the Belly.

(e) Especially, if of it in Linnen a Pessary be made, and put up the genitals of Women.

(f) Also Oyle of Anthrax, S. of Pit-coals, or a fume of Partridge-feathers, or else of the proper Hairs burnt, Oyle of Mans-blood, or of G••ats-blood.

(g) It must be kept in a vessel of Gold or Silver Gilt. The elegant description of our Apo∣plectich Balsome. See in Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition at Lipsiensis, page.

Opthalmick.

℞

• Of Malmesy Wine 1 lib.
• Distill'd-water of whites of Eggs boiled hard 1 lib.
• Water of Mans-blood ℥j.
• Water of white Roses, of red Roses, of each ℥iij.
• ...

• Water of Selandine, Rue,
• Eye-bright, Fennel,
• Valerian, Fumitory,
• Peneroyal, of each ℥ij.
• Virgins-honey one spoonful and a half.
• Roch-Allum ℥ss.
• Sugar Candied,
• White Vitriol, of each ℥ss.
• Campher ʒiij.
• Salt of Eye-bright,
• Fennel,
• Saturne, of each ʒj.
• Salt of Pearls,
• Corals, of each ℈ij.
• Cloves,
• Ginger,
• Mastich, of each ʒj.
• Aloes ℥ss.

Tutia prepared, (that is, in Rose-water, and a like quantity of Cretick-wine, six times extinguished, and finely Pulverisate) ℥jss.

Grinde of these, such as are to be ground, and mix them, put them in a close Vessel, and let them stand in digestion of heat for one month, or, which is better, expose them to the Air, Sun, and Dew for forty days, afterward the liquor may be commodiously used.

This may, according to pleasure, be prepared, and exposed in an Aurichaelcine Vessel.

Note. The Aloes, with the aforesaid Waters, must first be mingled, and by long stir∣ting together, be as it were, reduced to Water, and become like filth, (a) and be imbo∣died with the Water, then added to the rest (b).

Use.

1. In all Affects of the Eyes, as Inflamations, Bloodshot, Cloudiness, Fistula's, and such like.

The way of Application.

Let the sick in Bed, lye upon his back, and with a black Feather (of a Hen) inject a tear, or drop of the Water, into his open Eyes; let the sick open and shut his Eyes often, that the Water put into the Cavities, may be diffused all-over the Eyes, do this twice or thrice a day, and he will be cured.

If Cloudiness be above, or below the Cornea, make a powder of Sugar-candy, burnt Allum, and the Bone of the Fish Sepia, (c) but beat it very small, and searse it through a very fine Searse, that it may be an impalpable powder; when the Patient goes to Bed, through a small Quill, blow a little of this powder into the Eye, and presently instill one drop of the Water, (d) let him close his Eyes and sleep, for it will very quickly wash out.

Or if there be Spots in the Eyes, with ℥ss. of this Opthalmick Liquor, mix of Oyle of Brick four times rectified, and of Oyle of Fennel once rectified, of each four drops, also two drops of rectified Oyle of Amber, and of this Liquor twice in a day, viz. morning and evening, inject one or two drops into the Eye.

A wonderful and stupendious Opthalmick is made of Crabs and Selandine, which, if in due time, and with requisite Artifice it be prepared, doth most excellently restore the sight almost quite lost, and all wounds (e) in the space of twenty four hours con∣glutinates.

(a) Shavings or fragments.

(b) In Balnco, if Aloes Succotrine be digested in Water, it will be spontaneously resolved, and leave the Feces behind.

(c) Calcined.

(d) Of the Opthalmick.

(e) Except a Nervous wound.

(f) For the Imbecillity of the Sight, and other Chronical vices of the Eyes, various Wa∣ters are given. This which our Author proposes, although it have many ingredients, yet that, which is prepared of the best, is best. There are two only which from a Specifick pro∣priety many ways sharpen the Sight, and restore the Eyes howsoever hurt, almost to a miracle. Those are Arcanums of Valerian whole, and of Eye-bright, plainly Philosophically prepared, after the same manner I have noted before, viz. where the Water, with the Spirit, is drawn forth by distillation, and then from the Caput Mortuum a Salt extracted, which with the same Spirit drawn forth by distillation, in digesting is united, and afterward with the same in an open fire rendred spiritual, is distill'd upon the like Herb, before put into the Receiver, as above is described in Spirit of Tartar; which extracting an Essence from that Plant, at length by Retort in a fire of dry Balneum is produced, and worthily may be called an Arca∣num. Dose from three drops to eight or ten. See also Practica Chymiatrica of our Edi∣tion, page.

Moreover, if to Opthalmick-waters, be added a little of the Specifick of Gall of the Pike∣fish the desired effect more swiftly follows, yea, hereby even Haws, Cloudines, and the Pin and Web of the Eyes, most happily vanish. See Practica Chymiatrica, page.

Of the Whites of Eggs also is prepared a most excellent Water, which consolidates all kinds of wounds in the Eyes without any scar, and is of admirable virtue; the way of preparing it, see in Practica Chymiatrica, page.

Also the description of the Opthalmick-water, made of Selandine and Crabs, is extant in the same page, which hath recovered Eyes hurt almost to desparation, and their Wounds most virtuously in twenty four hours conglutinates. For dimness, redness, and tears of the Eyes, our Water made of Sugar Candy, and purified Vitriol, is described in Practica Chymiatri∣ca, page.

There is also described the Opthalmick-water of Succory-flowers, page.

There is likewise another most excellent Water, powerful in removing Haws, Suffusions, &c. of the Eyes, and for clarifying the Sight, of admirable virtue.

• ℞ Water of Roses,
• Selandine,
• Fennel,
• Eye-bright,
• Parsely, of each ℥ij.

Add of Sublimate Mercury, most finely pulverisate ℈ss. when it is dissolved. filter the Water, and keep it. Of this daily, in the morning fasting, put one or two drops into the affected Eyes.

Hereto may be referr'd Saphyrine-water of Anhelmus Boetius de Boodt, Tract. de gemmis, lib. 2. chap. 43. page 95. An Opthalmick-water Angeli Sala, made of English Tin. Also an Opthalmick-water of the same Author, made of Copper, described in the Spa∣girick Review of the seven Planets, page, 88, and 91. which are of admirable virtues.

Odontalgick (a).

An Anodyne Oyle.

℞ Oyle of Cloves rectifyed ℥ss. dissolve in it ʒss. of Campher, add afterward Spirit of Turpentine (b) four times rectifyed ℥ss. This mixed liquor keep for necessary use.

Ʋse.

One or two drops, with Cotton put into the hollowness of the Akeing-tooth, or ap∣plied to the Tooth affected, removes the dolour (c).

Another Water of Like efficacy.

℞

• Betony,
• Origan,
• Sage,
• Mentastrum, * 1.71
• Water-pepper, or Arsmatt,
• Shavings of Guaiacum,
• Shavings of Tamatick, of Box, of each one handful.

Pour upon them Opiatick Spirit of Wine, (viz. that which is left in Preparation of Laudanum,) till they be covered three or four fingers, let them stand in a warm place, the Vessel being well closed, till the Spirit be tinged. Of this tinged Spirit let the Pa∣tient hold a little in his Mouth, to that part where the Akeing teeth are, after some time he may let it out, and take in more, if need be. If the the Tooth be hollow, dip a little Cotton in the liquor, and put it into the Cavity. This most efficaciously asswages dolours of the Teeth (d).

(a) Various Odentalgicks are in use by Practitioners. The following, by me familiarly used, are most safe.

1. Is a Sorrel-root cut into small pieces, dryed, and applied to the Akeing-tooth, it ex∣tracts the superfluous humor, and so removes the dolour: It is gathered in Spring, and Au∣tumn, see Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition, page.

2. The like performs a decoction of the greater Burr-root, made with Vinegar, being held for some time in the Mouth: and a decoction of the Root of Urtica Major, performs the like, if the dolour arise from distillation of Rheume, see Practica, &c.

3. If powder of Galls be ten or twelve times Imbibed in Juice of the Root of Bastard Pelli∣tory, dryed and mixt with Ferment, and made up into little Balls, and so applyed, it suddain∣ly mitigates most vehement dolours of Teeth, renders them more fast, kills the Worms grow∣ing in their Cavities, and extracts all defluxions falling upon the Gums, and comforts them ve∣ry much.

4. Oyle of Box, the preparation of which, and way of applying, is extant in Practica Chy∣miatrica of our Edition, page.

(b) It may be omitted, by reason of its ungrateful Tast.

(c) The same performs Oyle of Campher, also Oyle of Lignum Heraclinum.

(d) For instammation of the Teeth, very profitable is a decoction of Guaiacum, with the White of an Egge, and sixed Nitro, being deteined in the Mouth. Also ℞ a small part of Laudanum Opiat, temper it with Oyle of Cloves, and with Cotton apply it to the Ak••ing∣Teeth.

Pectorale.

Milk of Sulphur.

℞ Of yellow Sulphur beaten or sifted, or of flowers of Sulphur, (b) one part, and Salt of Tartar three parts, (c) put them in a glass with a large Orifice, place the glass (first well Lured) in Sand, pour upon the Sulphur and Tartar distill'd Rain-water, till they be covered six fingers; the fourth part of the glass, which is vacant, must stand above the Sand: put fire under it successively, that it may boil, diligently stir it with a wooden Spatula, until the Sulphur in the boiling be almost all dissolved, which will be in the space of five or six hours, for then the Liquonwaxeth red, moderately thickning it self, like a Lixivium: If the Water in boiling be evaporated (d) pour on other hot water. Lastly, when the Sulphur is almost all dissolved, and the liquor on the top remains red, the thickness of two or three fingers, then while it is hot filter it through Brown-paper, and presently, before it be cold, upon it pour Wine (e) (some use distill'd Vinegar, but Wine is better) gently, yet somewhat swiftly, and with an high descent, so long as till it acquire the colour of thick Milk. This afterward in a peculiar glass keep apart, and proceed in the same manner with the remaining hot Solution and Wine: Lastly, all the milky liquor mix, and set it in a warm place, until the white∣ness of the Sulphur have separated it self, by descending from the Wine to the bottom, being then of a blew and red colour; afterward abstract the Wine by inclination, and pour on distill'd Rain-water, mixing them: let them stand one day and night, then a∣gain pour off that Water, and pour on fresh; repeating the labour often, until no more blackness, or impurity appear in the Water, nor any sensible fetor: then after due Re∣sidence, and Effusion of Water, dry it by it self in a Hot-house, and keep it, being like fine Flower, or else before it be plainly dry, mix it with Cinnamon-water, or other ap∣propriate Water, and before it be adhibited to Medicinal use, diligently stir it (f).

Virtues, Use, and Dose, of Milk of Sulphur.

• 1. It is a Balsome of the radical moisture.
• 2. It comforts the natural vigour.
• 3. It purges the blood from all impurities, from whence many diseases are wont to arise.
• 4. It is a preservative in the Apoplexy. Convulsion of the Nerves. Leprosy. Lues venerea.
• 5. It is a Specifick of the Lungs, in preserving from, and curing of the Asthma (g).
• 6. It takes away the Cough, although of long continuance.
• 7. It consumes, and drys the fluxes of the Head.
• 8. It comforts the Brain.
• 9. It impedes the windinesses of the Ventricle, and the Cholick.
• 10. In such, as are afflicted with Hectick, (h) and dry Fevers, by its peculiar proper∣ty of comforting, it much helps, if mixed with Cinnamon-water, that it may be like li∣quid Milk.
• 11. The Pthisical, (i) it admirably helps, by acting upon the radical humor, accord∣ing to the Testimony of the sick.
• 12. In Arthritis, Podagra, and Sciatica, with other such like diseases, it is exceeding profitable.
• 13. Like an occult fire it consumes the Disease, no otherwise than common fire con∣sumes the wood.

Dose (k) Mix as much of the powder with the Vehicle, as may tinge it, as it were with a white colour. In the evening and morning give one spoonful: before the exhibition diligently mix the liquor.

It is given in distill'd Waters, of Cinnamon, Melissa, Lavender, Epileptick-water or Spirit of Wine.

(a) Some call it white Sulphur, Magistery, Cream, also Butter of Sulphur, Supereminen∣cy of Sulphur. The Author of this Composition was Dr. Samuel Schleget, Phisician of Princ•• Anhaltinus, wherewith he cured a Noble-man, and had for the Cure 500. Co••ats.

(b) Which are better.

(c) Fuse.

(d) Put on a Blindehead, so the Water will not evaporate.

(e) A little sharp, otherwise it will not do.

(f) Here many things seem Hyperbolical to Libavius.

(g) The exprest juice of Nuts, especially mitigates the Asthma, being tempered with dis∣till'd water of the fruit of Madder. This is admirably dissolved,

First, If one sponful of the Water, which is made of most white Sugar, and Radishes cut into small pieces, and stirred together, being set for some time to simmer over a gentle ••re between two dishes, be given fresh: made morning and evening. See Practica Chymia∣trica, page.

Secondly, The juice of Briony, or of the White-wine, exceeds all. The way of preparing which, See also Practica, &c. in the Chapt. of streightness of the Breast, page.

(h) Of the first and second degree, for so great fiery••ess is not proper for these.

(i) In Water of Coltsfoot, contrary to Libavius, who thinks it not proper in hectick, dry and lean persons, because of its exceeding force of drying.

(k) Quercetanus exhibits ʒj. for a Cathartick.

Cordiale.

It is the principal part of a Physician, that would Cure the Sick, first to comfort the Heart, and afterward assault the Disease. Those to whom the harmonious Analogy of Superiours and Inferiours hath been known, and who from suffrages of Astrologers have learned that to the two greatest Lights of Heaven, the two principal parts of Man, viz. the Heart and Brain, are attributed, cannot deny, that the greatest Confortative of the Heart, in things of Nature, latently rests in GOLD, sealed with seven Seals, (a) as in the foregoing * 1.72 Preface is sufficiently denoted. Vulgar Physicians confess Gold comforts the Heart, which is nor to be understood of common dead Gold, by its Aspect only to exhilarate the Heart, but of the Phylosophick living Gold, regenerate, and more than perfect, resolvible in every Liquor. Although some Gems are preferred before Gold, yet it is not because they are better than it, but that they are more rare, and found in far smaller quantity. For, Nature hath endowed Gold, with no contemptible virtues, which, who so knows how to draw out, and by ingenions Artifice is able rightly to use, he will find Gold, which seemed dead and barren, to be so lively and pregnant, that it germi∣nates, and of it self progenerates new Gold, with new and infinite en••rease. In∣deed the generation of Metals is not so obvious to the Sight, as of Vegetables and Ani∣mals, the reason is, that gross Terrestinal Mole, by which the Vegetative Spirit, lock't up as it were in a Castle is impeded, whereby it is less able to perform its office of ge∣enrating its like. If this by Art can be freed from that Terrestial House and Sepulcher, and loosened from all its impurities; without doubt, as all other creatures, it will equal∣ly participate of the generative virtue, and bring forth fruit according to its seed, and so Metal will bring forth Metal, and Gold generate Gold.

Whence, the true Philosophers have exquisitely prepared a wonderful, and greatly to be desired Medicine, with which the impurities of imperfect Metals are removed, and

all vices of affects in uncurable Diseases of Humane Bodies, * 1.73 perfect∣ly exterminated. Happy is that Physician, yea, thrice, and four times happy may he be esteemed, who, the three principles of the true universal matter, exceedingly well purifyed, and in due propor∣tion joyned by Natural Rotation, is able to reduce it through all re∣quisite colours, into an incombustible Phoenix, by the benefit of which, Gold in flux, may actually be vegetated and animated, and the Phoenix it self, in an inse∣parable manner, be converted to Gold. Fortunate, I say, is that Physician, who, the Celestial ••ol being auspicious, according to the rules of Magical Anatomy, and Phylo∣sophical Pyronomy, * 1.74 knows how rightly, and harmoniously to apply Metallick Sol, dissolved, and regenerated by that variously named Hy∣leal-water (b) in an appropriate Vehicle of vegetable Sol, * 1.75 or of Spi∣rit of rich Wine, to the Animal Sol, or Microcosmical Heart of Man, viz. to the Spirit of Life, * 1.76 as to its own Image. Since the Giver of gifts, * 1.77 hath not as yet favoured me in this part, as I have before said, although I have tryed various ways, * 1.78 and from almost a hundred de∣scriptions of Aurum-potabiles or rather Putabile, after the expence of time and charge, have in vain examined many of them by fire; also in this place I would not delude the candid Chymical Reader, because I promised in this Book to deliver my Experiments 〈◊〉〈◊〉 only: yet, that I may satisfy the earnest expectation of some, one only description, 〈◊〉〈◊〉 long since faithfully communicated to me, a little after I shall insert, which although it seems not estranged from Truth, and not unap∣proved by Experience, yet to the desirous Reader, I here present to be by him examined. The method and ways of vulgar Alchymists in preparing Aurum-potabile are improper, inconducible to Humane Nature, and far distant from the purpose of Phylosophers, also whatsoever by this Name they boast of, and falsly speak: For that which is reduced to a corporeity, is it self crude, and undigested: Nature transfers the good to better, by way of alteration; but this Gold, described by them, hath neither suffered alteration, nor natural solution, therefore is not meliorated. And although many by Spirit of common Salt, some by Alcoholisate Spirit of Wine, others by Radicate Vinegar; some by Corrosive Salts first, and afterward by Spirit of Turpentine, or Aromatick Oyles, and such like deliraments, have endeavoured to dissolve Gold, as a metallick Stem, which, from the Province of Animals and Vegetables they undeservedly exclude, yet in vain all these have laboured, * 1.79 as experience testifyes. The Phylosophers Wa∣ter of Sapience is one, which delivers all Metals and Stones from the impure Bond of Quaternary (c) Coagulation, naturally and Phy∣losophically: nor is there any other way under Heaven, of dissolv∣ing the body of Sol naturally, than by the universal Mercurial Men∣struum of Phylosophers, * 1.80 of all things in Nature the most Secret; which, while through ignorance, and difficulty of acquiring, we want: We are wont, as in defect of Partridges, to satiate our hun∣ger with courser Meat; as a Cook, when wanting Oak-wood to dress his Meats, makes use of Beech, or other less serviceable fuel.

Moreover Gold, in which is the adequation of Elements, (d) is the universal Subject to Animals, Vegetables, and Minerals, the life of all things: And as it hath a singular concordance with the Ce∣lestial Sun, so also it possesseth a great affinity and harmony, (e) with the Humane Body in its internal form.

Also, * 1.81 as the Celestial Sol bears it self towards other Planets•• for like a King it sits in the mid'st of them, in Light, Magnitude, and Beauty, exceeding all, illuminating all, and distributing the vir∣tue

to them, which they dispose to inferiors: So, in like manner, the Phylosophick Sol bears it self toward other Metals; for, of Metals Gold is the most pure, (f) in which is manifest the splendor of the Sun, and Celestial Fire, and in its most perfect Body, the four Elements are harmoniously conjoyned.

The Ruble hath in it self the effect of all precious Stones, * 1.82 so also Gold (the Noblest of all pretious Stones) hath in it self the virtue of all ductible Stones, viz. of Metals, because in it self it contains every Metal, and tinges, and vivifies them. * 1.83 And as the superior Celestial Planets receive splendor and light from the Celestial Sun: Plainly, in the same, and like manner, the Terrestrial Planets, or Metallick Bodies, receive their splendor, light, virtue and rayes, from Gold, as from a Phylosophick, and Terrestrial Sun. Here it is manifest, why the most Antient Cabalists, and wife Men skillful in Natural Ma∣gi••k, who obtained their plenary Knowledge of Nature in the light of GOD, likened the beginnings of all things in the whole universe, to the point of a strait Line, or Circumference: and why Characters, and Names of the Celestial Planets, are imparted to Metals, viz. by rea∣son of their singular correspondency, and because among themselves, without any great disterence, they may be easily understood.

In Gold, the King and Head of Metals according to Hermes, * 1.84 viz. in body most pure and perfect, domabile by no Element, and by God and Nature exquisitely, according to matter and form elaborated, are insused, not only all Celestial virtues of the Planets, and other metallick, and mineral Bodies, but also of Vegetables, and Animals. This dispensation, and conjunction of the Elements, is so tempered, * 1.85 that no violence of Fire can separate, nor seculency of Earth vitiate, or limosity of Water contaminate, nor contagion of Air obumbrate or corrupt. Whence by the wise, as well by reason of Celestial, as Terrestrial latent virtues, every Man is called Microcosmus and Adam, that is to say, the and persection of Natures work. Yea, the septenary number of per∣fection is truly compleated, beyond which, Nature (without the help of Art) in its own power and operation, is not able to proceed, but sabbatizes, and acquiesces therein. Yet that it may be understood, how the Celestial Bodies of Planets, and Stars, and how the Elements, and Vegetables also, communicate their virtues to Gold under the Earth, we shall sincerely leave these following, to be considered, and examined by the judgment of the prudent. The whole Machine of the Creation, according to the He∣brew Cabalists, is divided into three Orbs or Worlds: Into the Elementary, viz. this sen∣sible, and lowest, which consists of Heaven, and Earth: Into the Intellectual, or Angel∣lical; and into the Archetype. * 1.86 These three Worlds are most evi∣dently figured by Moses, in that admirable framing of the Taberna∣cle, demonstrated in the Mount, according to the Archetype. In this sensible World, is the Elementary, and Celestial Region.

The Elementary is concluded, * 1.87 and encompassed with the exterior Heaven or Firmament, which contains in itself four Elements, lyable to corruption and generation. In the Celestial, the Planets, and other Stars, or Celestial Bodies, have their gubernation, and per∣form their office. The second Region, is the habitation, or place of Angels by the Learned Rabbies called, The World of Intelligences. The third contains the Archetype World.

The Divine Power and Will, before it communicates itself to the inferiours, first de∣scends to the Intelligences or Angels, from them to the Spheres of the Firmament, Planets and Stars: lastly, it comes into the Elementary World, or into the Region of the four Elements, where (as the Hebrens speak) the ultimate Execution of the Divine

Will and Pleasure, * 1.88 is fulfill'd and performed. In every of these three Regions, God hath placed a similitude, or exemplar of his Di∣vine Omnipotency, not to that end it should be equal with Himself (or the Creator:) so as by itself, of its own accord, be able to do all things; but that those Effigies may be as Representations, only signifying, and de∣monstrating the Divine Essence; by which, God exhibites his Omnipotent virtue and power, to be perceived and discerned by Sight, as is witnessed by Paul, Rom. 1. GOD to the Gentiles, * 1.89 or Men hath made known his Invisible Essence, that is, Eternal Life, and the Deity he hath made manifest by his Works, viz. in the Creation of the World. In the Archetype are Idea's, and divine Dignities of GOD. In the Intellectual World, he hath pla∣ced Angels, or Intelligencies: But in the Celestial Region, or this sensual World, * 1.90 he hath placed the ••rimum Mobile, or, as others speak, the second Motion after Angels, or the first Corporeal Crea∣ture, and Fountain of all Life and Motion. In this Celestial Region he hath put the Sun, * 1.91 as King, and Governour of the Stars, and Foun∣tain of all Light; for the Soul, or middle Nature of the World, cheifly inhabites in the Sun, which filling the whole Globe of the Sun, like a Spirit pours forth its Rayes every where through all things, distributing Life, Sence, and Motion, to the whole Universe, passing through all Essences. Therefore in the Sun, as in a Receptacle, and everlasting Fountain, all virtues of Nature are contained. And as in the humane Body, the Heart is the Spring of vital Spirit and Blood, imparting motion, and vigour to all the other Members: So the Sun, is in like manner the Heart of the Heavens, * 1.92 which as Governour of all Elementary virtues, infuses and spreads its Rayes, through the Universal Nature. In the Elementary World Gold is as it were a Receptacle, and subject of all Elementary Celestial, and Super-cele∣stial Virtues; which after they are delapsed downward, from the Supercelestial and Celestial Influence, into this Elementary World, by concentring themselves into this one Mettal, are conjoyned, and so finally, being gathered, in it are kept and concluded. For the most secret Celestial Spirit of Gold, distributes to all Creatures of the whole World, Life, Substance, and Essence, for which cause, it will not be improper to judge, it most nearly bears the Image of God. The same Spirit in the Heaven, is most liberally diffused, by its motion, and virtue: But in the Earth, especially in the Center thereof, most closely contracted, is condensed, and as it were incorporated into the substance of them, which in the Center of the Earth have their being: In Metals, it is wholly shut up, * 1.93 and fixed; and that this may more clearly be ex∣plained, it is thus to be understood. When the Sun goes its Cir∣cuit about the Heaven, and passeth through the ways, or passages of his Celestial journey, where he comes to the Houses, and appoint∣ed places of the Planets, * 1.94 or other Stars, by his governance they are all agitated, being not conjoyned with his presence they are troubled, but when in corporal conjunction they are exceedingly delighted (by comforting the force and operation, which they have in the Air, viz. with Mars he excites heat, with Saturne cold,) and he every where infuses light, life, and motion, even to the lowest, and most profound parts of the Earth. Whence by Heraclitus it is called the Celectial Fountain of Man; by Orpheus, the Light of Life, and the Eye of the World, or the Vivifying Eye of Heaven, which is said to inspire heat, light, and life into all things. It is the nature of external fire, to enliven all occult, latent fires; So the Sun, in like manner, is ordained by GOD to the same

end, that it might enkindle all occult, and latent fires, for the sphears of the Plan••ts, which appear not to us, of themselves are dead; but when by the Sun set on fire, they are lively, and according to their proprieties operate. The Sun by Paracelsus is called the Spiracule of life of the Elements. By Plato and Zoroaster, it is named Celestial and Invisible Fire. The Father of Lights infusing, and communicating the splendor of his fire, first imparts it to the Sun, and other Celestial bodies, then, as it were, by mid∣dle Instruments, instils it into this our Fire. Hence it is, that in the Sun the force, and virtues of all the Planets, are found. And Jamblichus truly faith, That whatsoever gift we receive, we have it from the Sun, either from it alone, * 1.95 or else from it by others; for although we partake of virtue from others, yet that is taken from the Sun. Therefore in the Sun, the heart of Heaven, as in a potent Spring or Fountain, are found Celestial, occult operations, of the Celestial Bodies. The heavenly Queen, * 1.96 and Wife of Sol, viz. Luna, of all Celestial influences and virtues, the ultimate receptacle, who receiving, as it were, into her wombe, the rayes, and influx of the Sun, and other Planets and Stars deli∣vers them, as the fruit of her Wombe, to the inferior World, near unto herself. It pleased the most wise God, to Create, * 1.97 and put the sphear of the Moon, in the lowest place of the Celestial Bodies, and in the highest of Elementary motions, that from it, they might re∣ceive the virtues, and celestial Influences of the Stars; and the Moon filled therewith, * 1.98 doth from it self redispose them into all Elementa∣ry things, or distribute them into the Elements, through the whole Globe of the Earth, and by this means the peculiar, and proper innate Astrum of every thing conspiring with the superiors, is excited. Hence it appears, how the soul of the World, by supercelestial, * 1.99 in∣sensible, and invisible fire, moves the light, and fire of the Sun, which afterward moves the virtues of the Stars, and at length, by the Moon, disposeth it to the Earthy Globe, by distributing even to the lowest, and most profound part thereof, in like manner, as Mans seed is cast into the Globe, or Vessel of the Matrix. By reason of the sin∣gular conformity, concordance, and similitude, the celestial Sol, and terrestial Gold, have usually between themselves, the ancient Wise Men, and Cabalists, would represent, and describe the celestial and terrestrial Sol, with one and the same Hieroglyphick character. viz. on intire Circle, and a visible Center; so the character of Sol hath reference both to Heaven and Earth, for it de∣notes the celestial Circle, motion, and influences, and the Terrene Centor, and fixed Na∣ture. Whosoever knows reason of the true point and center, nothing of things of na∣ture can lye hid, of which ••e hath not perfect knowledge: Since that in it the root, and foundation of hidden things consists, undoubtedly from hence the natural Basis of all Arts, and Sciences are principally to be drawn, and obtained. Now we come to the description of Aurum potabile.

First is required Calx of Sol, which before, although for other uses, I have thus pre∣pared.

℞ Of common Aqua fortis half a pound, dissolve in it of Salt Ammoniack ℥j. (g) or as much as can be dissolved with small heat: So you will have Aqua Regis, in which dissolve of Gold, as much as will be, (b) afterward pour the Solution into a large Glass, and upon it instil drop by drop (to prevent the danger, and fervency of its boyling) good Oyle of Tartar (i) dissolved per se in a Collar: In defect of this, Salt of Tartar dissolv∣ed in common Water may be taken: there is required a good quantity of Oyle of Tar∣tar, then the Gold by repercussion falls to the bottom. When the whole C••lx of Gold

is dissolved, and seen to settle to the bottom (which you will perceive by the colour of the Aqua Regis, that should be white, but if it still remain yellow, it is a sign the whole of the Gold is not yet precipited, therefore more Oyle of Tartar must be very leisure∣ly poured on; be thou faithfully advised here by my loss) then after it have settled in a hot place for certain hours, pour off the superior Liquor, and Edulcorate the Calx (in colour it will be pale, almost like Terra-sigillata) four or five times with common Wa∣ter, afterward in Balneo prudently, and leisurely with most gentle (k) fire, dry it, or which is safer, set it in a Hot-house in a Glass-dish, to dry of its own accord, without applying to it any heat of fire: The Calx must be stirr'd with a Wooden Spatula, not of Iron, and afterward for security, carefully kept in a Glass-vessel.

Note, There is great danger in drying it any other way, than in the two former; for as soon as ever it receives the heat of the fire, or by strong stirring, with an Iron Instru∣ment, it presently takes flame, and vanishes into Air like a purple fume, with exceeding no••se and sound like Gun-powder; so as after, not one Atome thereof can be found. I have known some, who in doing this imprudently have endangered their lives. There are some, who with good success, exhibit some granes (l) of this volatile Calx, medi∣cinally to be inwardly taken into the Body, in stead of a Diaphoretick. If a little common Sulphur, beaten small be mixed with this Calx, and afterward in a Crucible burnt in the fire, the most subtil Calx of Gold (m) will remain of a brown, or dark red colour, by this operation losing all its percussive force, which is strange, and worthy to be noted (n).

℈ j. Of this Volatile (o) Gold, more strongly and powerfully operates, than half a pound of Gu••powder. If one grane or two be put upon a Knife, and that set fire of, with a Candle, it sends forth a great sound, like the report of a great Gun fired, and the sound is so very loud, and piercing, that it seems to hurt the Hearing of the By-standers.

The Operation of this Powder, is contrary to the Operation of Powder of Pyrium: for as this exercises its force by ascending upward, so the other manifests its power by operating only downward.

••tain Scruples being put upon an Iron-plate, of a convenient thickness, and after∣ward fired with a live coal, by penetration will make a hole through the Plate.

I judge Salt Armoniack (p) to be the cause of this percussion. My Reasons herel shall present to be considered, until more probable shall be added by others.

As Salt Nitre, and Sulphur (q) are enemies, and cannot be reconciled each to other, as we see in the fiting of prepared Gun-powder: In the same manner Salt Armoniack, and Tartar are contraries; when therefore Salt Armoniack is joyned with Oyle of Tar∣tar, his enemy, by their mutual fight, they cause Gold, before dissolved in Aqua Regis, to fall, and the Oyle of Tartar smites the Spirit of Nitre, which is exceedingly well purified, in this conflict the Spirit of Nitre joyns himself with Sulphur of Sol his ad∣☞ versary; and because that Sulphur of Sol, by nature is exceeding pure, and far more subtil than our vulgar combustible Sulphur therefore is more forci∣ble, and in smaller quantity performs its slupendicus operations (r). In the same man∣ner plainly, as we find from common Sulphur, and Salt-peter conjoyned in Gun-powder, and afterward fired, a great noise and cracking is made.

This Calx melts in Oyle of Salt like Butter, and this is because of the remanency of the dry Spirits of Salt Nitre (s), yet this is not a true, and radical Solution, because it may again be reduced to a corporeity.

Thus far is my Experience, which, to our most noble Emperour Rodulphus, at his re∣quest, with certain other secret Medicines, I communicated. Now sollows the further process of Aurum potabile, which, received as a singular Gift, though not experienced by me, I here (together with others) freely, willingly, and faithfully offer, to the ••hymi∣cal Students.

℞ The Urine of a sound Man drinking Wine, about twenty measures, put it into di∣vers Glass Alembecks, abstract from these twenty measures, so much phlegme, in Bal∣neo, as only one (t) measure may be remaining, the phlegms abstracted reject as useless, the remanency gathered into one, mix, and in Sand abstract, as much as will be distill'd forth, in the end, encrease the fire strongly, and a little will sublime it self; that subli∣mate mix with the distill'd Spirit (u), the Salt remaining in the bottom, take out; the distill'd Spirit will stink, of which will scarcely be one whole measure, when this ope∣ration is performed. This Spirit rectifie in Balnco, reserving the first fourth part, which is stronger, and better, and must be taken from the latter. Afterward ℞ Fresh-rain, or Fountain-water, pour it upon the reserved Spirit, and let it exceed the same in weight four fold; adjoyn a Receiver, aptly fitted, when sharp drops fall, and come forth almost like••lce, pour on Rain, Fountain-water, as before, and again distill it, if no more sharp∣ness come forth, then cease: The Spirit of Urine first comes off, the Rain water, with the evil odour remaining.

Of this Spirit of Urine ℞ one part, of the best Spirit of Wine one other part, mix them, and let them stand in gentle heat one day and night, afterward distil them toge∣ther, until these two Spirits be coagulated together: and so the Spirit of Urine is pre∣pared for this work x).

Now is required Oyle of Salt, the preparation whereof is thus: ℞ Salt fuse, what quantity you please, put it into a * 1.100 Retort, well coated, adjoyn a ca∣pacious Receiver, closing the junctures very well, when the Salt is in (y) flux then the Spirits come forth into the Receiver; or, if the operation be per∣formed with Argilla, then Water may be put into the Recipient, that the Spirits com∣ing forth, may the sooner mix themselves therewith; but the distill'd Spirit, before it be used, must often be rectified upon fresh Salt-fuse, that it may be stronger, for of it self it is too weak (z), for this operation.

Afterward ℞ the Calx of Sol. above said, and pour on it the Oyle of Salt (aa), and, that it may the better be dissolved, abstract the Oyle of Salt again to an Oylyness, and then re-pour it on, often repeating this labour of cohobation, until the Calx be well dissolved.

Of this Solution ℞ one part, of the Spirit of Urine prepared one other part, instill the Spirit of Urine upon the Solution, in a large Glass, drop by drop, always stoping the Orifice of the Glass, until the noise cease: Set it to putrefie in Balneo for four weeks afterward by Retort in Sand force it, obserying degrees of fire; first gentle, afterward more strong, that the Retort may wax hot; then the Gold for the most part will ascend, which sublimate Powder diligently keep, the Oyle of Salt coming forth by it self, also reserve. Then ℞ this sublimate Sol, upon it pour Spirit of Wine, and with gentle hea•• it will be coloured pour on fresh Spirit of Wine, the former being removed by incli∣nation, continue removing the tinged Spirit, and pouring on fresh, till the Spirit be no more coloured. This Spirit of Wine may be abstracted to an Oylyness, or so tinged with the Essence of Gold reserved for medicinal use. The Calx of Sol remaining in the Retort, again dissolve with Oyle of Salt, and digest it with Spirit of Urine, in the man∣ner ascresaid, reiterating the labour, till no more of the Gold be remaining. If Spirit of Wine, with the extracted tincture of Sol, be for certain weeks set in digestion, then the whole will become volatile Gold, and ascend the Alembeck. This process, whoso∣ever will may try.

If the Solution be red (bb), it promises much; indeed solutions of Gold by corro∣sives made yellow, are not said to be radical Solutions, which when poured into Tin, or Silver vessels, affects them with blackness, for Phylosophick solutions, which are most red, leave no such impression; moreover, they tinge imperfect metals, and by no Arti∣fice, unless by way of projection, can be reduced to a corporeity. Lully saith it is bet∣ter

to eat burning fire, * 1.101 or behold the Eyes of the Basilisk, then in stead of Aurum potabile, or a Medicine by Science unknown, to apply poyson, because Sophisticate Gold, from fire contrary to Nature with which the Sophister works, is full of all impurity; for through the sharpness (contrary to humane Nature) of the preter-natural fire, the natural heat is mortified, and dissolved, and the Spirits of the heart resolved, in which the natural heat is conserved. Therefore Peter Severinus (cc) in his Idaea truly affirms, that the Balsoms, and desired proprieties of most perfect bodies, are contained in such strong corporeal prisons, by reason of the perfect combination of Elements, that the favour and benevo∣lence thereof, due to humane nature, cannot be demonstrated. A manifestation of oc∣cult things may he made, because all Herbs and Minerals are within blood, and of a san∣guine colour, and so, being prepared, may alter our blood, and elevate it to their own complexion. Therefore the virtues of Gorals, Pearls, Gems, Gold, Silver, and other metals bewail themselves, that they are come into the Mundane province, and incon∣tinently accuse the impious rashness of mortals, because they are unmindful of their predestinations (to which the providence of nature had ordained them) and have con∣verted the Majesty of things of this kind, to strange and implous uses, compelling them to cover the impurity of the skin, and ignorance of the mind, and to undergo the gr••∣vous offices of Avarice, Pride, Luxury, Persidlousness, Adultery, Discord, and of death it self, viz. by transferting such things to an unn••tural use, and exercising usury with them.

But who so hath attained to the fountain of the universal Menstruum, according to the true relation of Phylosophers, by the blessing of the Almighty in this great gift, can, not only all, and every metal, but also stones, both noble, ignoble, and mineral, by the benefit of this naturally, * 1.102 and radically (dd) dissolve, which re∣solved and potable liquor Regenerated, (ee) the Feces being sponta∣neously (ff) separated in the bottom, may afterward, by a piously learned Physician, be legitimately accommodated to humane uses, ac∣cording to the exigency of the disease, and with stupendious success administred.

In this place I would candidly admonish the sincere Reader to beware of certain im∣pestures, By this Powder of Volatile Gold, simple, and unwary men, have diversly been deceived, by malicious * 1.103 Agyrtes, litera longa dignis. I once communicated this to a superficiary Phylosopher, who most exqui∣sitely covered his deceitful, hypocritical, and serpentine mind, with a Phatisaick piety and sincerity, which Powder (after the percussive force, by the admix••∣on of Sulphur (gg), according to my advice, was diminished mixing before such as were ••acquainted with his impostures, with the loss of others, and his own profit, he at∣tempted in the sight of many to multiply Gold. The same Theif, after he understood by me, that Silver was dissolved in vulgar Separatory-water, and by that vulgar Saline∣water, dejected repercussive to the bottom into a white Powder, which the third, and fourth time edulcorated, is afterward in a Pot melted in the fire, and being poured out hath an horny-form. This horny-silver unknown, easily melting at a Candle or Fire, and that may be cut with a Knife, he mixed with Lead (hh) and other minerals, and with this famous, and damnable imposture, after ceneritious examen, he falsly affirmed to be the transmutation of Lead into Silver.

(a) That is, in Phlosophi••k Gold.

(b) That is, primordial, viz. material Mercury of Phylosophers.

(c) That is, Humor dementis.

(d) Not vulgar, but that most pure spirit, which pa••eth through the whole Globe.

(e) Effectively.

(f) It hath in••ins••cal impurities, which are found by Philosophick Solutions.

(g) Sublimate with common Salt.

(h) As may be.

(i) A little phlematous.

(k) By reason of the danger it is lyable to.

(l) Three or four granes in a Conventent Vehicle, is a famous Sudorisick, and Bez••ar∣dick Medicine.

(m) Which, if afterward urged with sire of reverberation, in the usual manner, will be of a dark red colour like Crocus Martis.

(n) The same cracking, and volatility, may be wholly taken away from this Solar Calx, by the p••uring on more aboundance of Oyle of Tartar. That is to say, i•• upon the Solution of Gold made with Aqua Regis, Oyle of Tartar be so long poured, as until the whole composi∣tion be black as Writing-ink, although there be no certainty of the Gold's being repercust to the lott me, but never afterward. Yet if a collect on of what is first rep••rcust be made, (as our Author speaks) it may acquire a fulm native force, which is altogether wonderful, that one and the same thing should be the cause of two most different es••ects, which indeed other∣wise in nature is scarcely found pessible. Idem nimirum qua••idem, non efficit nisi••dem. The same cannot be the cause of opposites, unless in it they should concurr, and divers Prin∣ciples should so concurr in on••, as to make a necessity for one, and the same, to be the cause of Opposites.

So we see Oyle of Tartar, in due proportion infused, makes Gold repercussive, and fulmi∣native. But it takes away the same faculty being poured on in due proportion, and ex∣ceeding, viz. until the whole waxblack.

(o) It is called Aurum fu'minans, Ceraunocryson, and by the Germans das Schlag∣gold, from its effect.

(p) We deny it. If that were the cause, then to every such effect it would be required, but this is not: therefore it cannot be that: For Mars dissolved in Aqua fortis receives no Am∣monick, yet repercust in Oyle of ••artar, acquires the same fulminative force.

(q) Coal of Tilia is added, therefore it is easier fired.

(r) The only cause of Fulmination, consists in the Gold, Nitre, and Oyle of Tartar. For the Spirit of either strongly cleaves to dissolved bodies; therefore their mutual action, one with the other, either by heat, or fire, excited, is injurious to the Gold it self.

(s) For the Spirit of Nitre more easily dislolveth Gold, than any Aqua fortis.

(t) It is false, for in the Phlegme is the Spirit.

(u) Which was distill'd from the last measure.

The best way of distilling Spirit of Urine, and of Wine.

(x) In true preparation and distillation of a universal Menstruum for the Solution of Gold, proceed in this manner.

℞ Of Urine of Children of twelve years of age, and under a convenient quantity, in Cucurbits well closed putrefie it in Horse-dung, for a whole Philosophick month, viz. fourty days. The time of putresaction being ended, distill the Urine by Alembeck in Sand, into a large capacious Receiver, until all humidity be sufficiently removed. After it hath been the third time distill'd from the Caput Mortuum of the Urine, rectifie it, that the Spirits may be justly elevated, (you may take of Urine 10, 20, 30, or 40. measures.) Therefore with a Phiol of a long Neck, with Alembeck, and Recipient aptly closed, with a small spunge a little moistned in Oyle Olives and gently squeesed, put into the Orifice of the Neck, begin to make distillation in a fervent Balneo. So the Spirit of Ʋrine will be elevated like Crystal, and cleave to the sides of the Alembeck, without any watery humidity concomitant, and the Spirit alone will come forth volatile: This distillation must be continued till the whole elevation be

compleated. The Feces, remaining in the Phiol after the Spirit, reject; but what comes forth by sublimation, and cleaves to the Alembeck, gather, and dissolve with distill'd Rain-water, in the like manner, with a Phiol as before, and by an ole aginous spunge, distill it, repeat this operation six times, always taking fresh distill'd water. Lastly, this spirit of Ʋrine brought to the highest purity, in a Phiol hermetically closed, digest in gentle heat of Balneum of dew, for ••teen days, until it be all resolved into a limpid liquor. To which afterward add an equal weight of Spirit, or Alcohol of Wine, made of Wine it self, and corrected, both which set in a most cold place, and after one or two hours is past, they will be coagulated to a most white Salt. Which Salt, in a Phiol hermetically closed, by gentle heat of vaporous Balneum, in the space of twenty or thirty days, is converted into a liquor, which carefully keep.

Alcohol of Wine from the most rich Wine is drawn forth in this manner. ℞ Rich Wine of Spain or Hungaria, digest it for sometime in Horse-dung, or in stead of that, in Balneo for fourte••n days, afterwards, by a Phi••l, distill the Spirit, and rectifie it often by the same Phi••l, until it come to a perfect subtilty; mix 2 lib. of this Spirit, with 6 lib. of the same Wine fresh, and distill it: and again, the same quantity of 2 lib. neither more nor less, with homogeneal fresh Wine, by distillation draw off, repeating the same labour eight times, always adding fresh Wine, and as oft distilling it, this 2 lib. of most strong Alcohol keep for use, in a vessel hermetically closed; for it is a most penetrating subtil Spirit. The remain∣ing Wine keep, for the drawing forth other wi••ey Spirits by distillation.

Put this Spirit must be most diligently kept in a vessel hermetically sealed, as aforesaid. See also Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition, page.

(y) This was the fault of the Printer, or else the Author hath erred: For it cannot be, when all is in flux the Spirits should ascend, therefore Argilla is mixed therewith, that the Salts may not flow, which, when they flow, are so fixed, that no Spirits can ascend.

(z) Or proceed in the same manner, as is above prescribed, in preparation of Spirit of Salt.

A more sincere continuation of Aurum potabile.

(aa) This solution of Calx of Sol by Oyle of Salt, and afterward expelling the same by Retort, with Spirit of Ʋrine, is not necessary, neither is it sufficiently safe. Therefore we will leave the Author to his own mind, and come to a securer institution of a more genuine preparation. That Calx of Sol, before by extream reverberation reduced to a persect brown colour, (or dark red) must be dissolved with the Menstruum, first compleatly perfected from Spirit of Urine, and Spirit of Wine together. It must be dissolved, I say, with gentle heat, and the solu∣tion will be red as blood. This solution afterward, in a vessel hermetically closed, digest for a month. The solution separated from the Feces, and the Menstruum, or dissolving Spirit, abstracted by most gentle heat in Balneo (this Menstruum may afterward be applyed to the same uses, and may so be used, as often as need is, almost perpetualty.) The Gold remains in form of a most red Oyle, yielding of it self a delectable odour, resolvable in every liquor; moreover, this Oyle may very properly supply the place, and be used in stead of the true Au∣rum potabile. Likewise, it may be exalted, or rendred more pure, viz. when, the solar spi∣rit, being separated from its Body, the Tincture only in which its most powerful virtue soly consists, is by distillation elevated. Therefore we distill not the Solution of Gold in Balneo, but in Sand in a low vessel, with somewhat more strong fire: for so, after part of the Men∣struum, with its remaining part, the Tincture of Sol••t self, passes the Alembeck like blood, leaving in the bottom a black, dry, spongy, and light Earth: but the Menstruum it self, which comes forth with the Tincture of Gold, we separate by Alembeck in Balneo, just blood warm; the Tin••ure remaining in the bottom of the Vessel, we dissolve three times, with most subtil Spirit of Wine, and the same as ost, or oftner, we again separate. This is that Aurum po∣tabile and indeed the very same which is daily used in England, by Docter Franciscus Anto∣nius

Physician of London, indeed it is not the true Philosophick Aurum potabile, for to th••, that of England is many ways inferior, and is quite another thing; nor can that of England su••ain a most just 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉, of the true Aurum potabile. For this is reduced, and with its body rendred grateful, which from the true Aurum potabile is plainly different. More∣over in Medicinal use, it indeed almost performs the same, which Chymists judge is otherwise to be hoped for from Aurum potabile. Although this act more remissly than the true, yet in ••∣alted, or astral sanable diseases, it may mediate, though not alike virtually.

A Type of Corporeal Aurum potabile.

The Fountain of the Universal Menstruum, resolves Substances; or Bodies in the Ternary, that is, consisting of three principles, viz. Mercury, Salt, and Sulphur, of which all, and every individual body, is made. The Mercurial is part of the great Ma∣gistery of the Wise, therefore is required to the Composition thereof, and with the other Essential parts in that Magistery by Philosophick Rotation is conjoyned, and re∣duced to one. This Water in preparing the Philosophick Stone, is a famous Specifick, yet it also comprchends in it self generality, or universality, for which cause it is called Heaven, receiving in it self the Astrums of all things, that is, their Essences, and di∣stinct Measures 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉, which otherwise in Spagirick resolution of Bodies, in the three principles are conspicuous, so as it is a substancified, or essential birth in it self unuttera∣ble. For it is the subject of all mutability, attracting to it self, and afterward enliven∣ing, that is, in action and operation (which is the part of a Philosopher to generate and revive•• rendring it powerful and efficacious. The Example of this we have in corporeal or vulgar Gold, which indeed can never be rendred Philosophically potable, unless by this only universal Menstruum, the Gold be reduced to a corroborating faculty. First, A most subtil Calx may be made, and that indeed in the same manner our Author pre∣scribes. Of this Calx, and of the universal Menstruum, or Mercury of Philosophers, ℞ of each a like quantity: Joyn them in a Cucurbit, the junctures of the Vessels being well closed and luted, distill them with most gentle heat in Balneo, and repouring on the Menstruum, repeat the same distillation once and again. Afterward add fresh Menstruum, and in a dry Balneo, by Retort urge it more strongly, and together with it, the Calx of Sol will come forth, leaving very few Feces. That which is come forth, in a Pelican, or other Glass hermetically closed, digest in gentle heat of the Sun, or a Hot-house, until the Gold be Philosophically resolved, and from the Menstruum it self, reside in the bot∣tom of the Vessel, and be spontaneously separated, both from the Menstruum, and all wateriness which from the Gold warily removed, dry the Calx very gently, for it is ex∣ceeding volatile. Being dryed, put it in a proportionable Phiol, that is, such an one, whose fourth part only may be filled with the Calx, this Hermetically sealed, place in a most kindly and gentle heat of Ashes for fourteen days, prudently taking head, least the Calx of Gold by vehemency of heat ascend, and be sublimed. Afterward place it in Sand, and keep equal degrees of fire for eight days, till the Gold, like a Bery obscure∣ly red, be at length made most fixt. Of this ℞ ℥j. grind it exceeding small, pour upon it of most pure Spirit of Wine ʒij. dissolve it in gentle heat, and keep it. If any part of it the first time be undissolved, pour on other Spirit of Wine proportionably, and again dissolve it, and diligently put up all in glass Vessels, and keep them. This is the true Aurum potabile, made of corporeal Gold; its use in Medicine is only ten or eleven drops, mixed with 2 lib. of the best Wine, and of this mixture ℥j. ℥jss. or ℥ij. drunk once or twice in a Month, for certain Months to preserve health, and by this means its virtue is Diaphoretick. But in expelling most dangerous diseases, the use hereof must be contempered according to the prudence of a skilful Physician. It is wont to ope∣rate diversly, expelling what is hurtful, by every Emunctory.

(bb) This Solution is red, but he doth not rightly proceed.

(cc) Chap. 15. page 391.

(dd) It is impossible.

(ee) That is reduced to the degree of perfection, and highest purity.

(ff) By the benefit of heat in Balneo or of digestion.

(gg) The percussive, or fulmlnative force is taken from Gold.

(hh) For Horney Silver cannot be otherwise reduced to a corporeity, than by the benefit of Lead.

Stomachal Oyle of Vitriol of Mars and Venus.

The way of preparing Vitriol of Copper and Iron without Corrosiveness.

The whole Artifice is, that the Metal (a) be well calcined with Sulphur.

℞ Of Iron or Copper-plate (for they are both prepared one way) what quantity you please, cut it into peices of the magnitude of half a doller, place them one upon ano∣ther with pulverisate Sulphur between, over, and under them in a luted Pot, set it in fire of Rotation, (b) at first let the fire not touch the Pot, but leisurely encrease it nearer, and nearer, at length make it more strong; so the Sulphur burning, the aforesaid plates will be calcined, which is performed in an hours time: when all are cooled, take our the black coaly matter, which will be like burnt Brass; when beaten fist it, and put it into an open Earthen Glased Pot, (as is done in preparation of glass of Antimony) stir it diligently from top to bottom, over a fire of Coals, that it may not melt, and the Vi∣triol be converted (c) to Copper: Stir it with an Iron (d) or Copper (e) Instrument (according to the Vitriol you intend to make) from side to side, when it sticks to the Iron it is enough, and must be taken from the fire. Weigh this Calx of Copper when Pulverisate, and to every pound of it ℞ three Lotones of Sulphur, and put it into an Earthen Pot, keep stirring it over a gentle fire for a quarter of an hour (f): Lastly, the Pot will wax hot, and the Copper be soft like a paste, and stick to the Iron. Let it cool, then beat and sift it; and again to 1 lib. of it, add three Lotones of Sulphur, and as before calcine it for a quarter of an hour (g). Repeat this labour five, six, or seven times, then the Calcination will be absolute. Note diligently, that the Calx be always well dryed, and to every 1 lib. there be precisely taken at least ℥jss. of Sulphur. ℞ This Calx of metal ground very small, pour upon it, in a Wooden vessel, very hot water, the Calx will dissolve, and the Water from the Copper, will acquire a blew colour, strain it, when strained by moderate boiling over a fire, evaporate the water, until it appear, as it were, crusted; that which remains set in a cold place, that it may crystallize, so you will have a most excellent blew Vitriol from Copper, but from Iron it will acquire a green colour. The Feces remaining in the bottom of the Water dry, and if not dis∣solved, again calcine with Sulphur, as before you did, observing the former weight (b), afterward make a Lixivium, which, when filtred, evaporate; this labour repeat, till the whole calx be converted to a Lixivium. Then put it in an Earthen vessel of Gorlick, or Wallenburge, or in a large Glass Cucurbit, (beware it break not) and cause it to evapo∣rate, until it begin to be crusted; set it in a cold place, until the Vitriol of Copper set∣tle to the bottom in streiks, and crystallizeth, being of a sweetish tast (i) pour off the Water, and dry the congealed crystals: The remaining Water again boil a little, set it in a cold place, that it may crystallize, re-iterating the labour till the whole be convert∣ed to Vitriol: Also little sticks may be put in, that the Vitriol may the better stick. The Sulphur (k) of them setling to the bottom, keep a part, for its proper use.

From these two Vitriols of Iron and Copper, Spirit and Oyle, in the vulgar and known way, may Chymically be prepared, of far greater efficacy and virtue, than from common Vitriol (l).

By this means the acid Artificial Fountain is obtained. Here is Esurive Vinegar in this Vitriolate Sulphur prepared without corrosiveness, a perfect Arcanum in cotrobo••∣ing the languishing Ventricle. See Theophrastus in his Book of Long Lise, and i•• lib. of Tartar about the end.

Virtues and Use of this Oyle of Vitriol.

Paracelsus (m) calls it the fouth part of Pharmacopolium and to every preparer of Me∣diciues he so commends it, as to serve in stead of an Angular stone, in his Shop.

1. We use six or eight drops in Wine, Water of Mint-crisp, or which is better, in hot fresh Broath: In debilitate cold Stomachs, because it provokes digestion (n).

2. In the Stone and Gravel, in Water of Rest-harrow.

3. In Suffocation of the Matrix, in Water of Mugwort.

4. In Fevers of the Stomack, Heats, and Thirst, twelve or fifteen drops. In Water of Century, Roses, Rosemary-blossoms, or in Wine.

5. In all diseases of the Head, in Water of Lillies of the Valley, and of Lavender.

6. In the Jaundies fifteen or twenty drops, given to provoke Sweat, in Water of Se∣landine, it is very efficacious.

7. In the Pest (o) mixed with Sugar-candy, and Electuary of Juniper, so also we use it for a preservative of health.

8. Externally in * 1.104 Alopecia and Tinea, by anointing, either by it self, or with Water of Selandine, it cures.

9. It takes away all Tetters, Scabs, Itch, and whatsoever evil that is wont to cleave to the Skin, the depraved erection of the Yard, and such like. But the anointing is not performed, without great dolour to the Patient, but for a defensive an Opodeldoch must be adhibited.

10. Being mixt with Treacle, and given to provoke Sweat, it re∣stotes such, as are injured by anointing with Quick-silver, and evilly affected Oyle of Vitriol.

11. After the body is evacuated, with Treacle or Appropiate Waters, it may be ex∣hibited, almost in all Diseases, for by its Acidity it consumes all putresaction, and by its subtilty removes all Obstructions of the parts.

Dose.

The way of Exhibition, is a changing (p) of its taste to a sharpness. It is given in Water of Sorrel, or other Specifick Water; only so many drops as may not set the Teeth on edge, yet so as to the taste it may be rendred gratefully sharp. It must never be used alone, (q) but with a Vehicle, and that sparingly. I have heard that a certain (r) wicked Chymist•• by the unseasonable, and immoderate use of this Oyle, brought a certain good Man (his Name unknown) to the Grave. When we use this, we always stir it very well with the Vehicle, for otherwise by its ponderousness it sinks to the bottome.

Cautions.

1. By reason of its sharpness it profits the languishing Ventricle, in which there is no Choler or Impostimme, otherwise there is a mutual obu••ition, and exceeding heat

caused, (therefore in cholerick persons the use of this, by reason of the hurt coming the•• by must be forborn) as we see in Oyle of Tartar, and Aqua fortis, which are un∣recon••lable each to other: the like reason is in the Liver (s).

2. The use of this Oyle must be in a convenient Vehicle, hot, afterward let the sick co••tain himself in Bed and Sweat. For we see its operation in the great world is not performed in the cold, but in the heat; it is also of like operation in the Microcosm.

Moreover, this Oyle of Vitriol tinges, (t) with a very fair and durable colour ex∣prest Juices,

• Of Pallid Roses,
• Violets,
• Flowers of Peony,
• Wild Poppy,
• Also Extract of Alkerms (u).

And Oyle of Cloves, if duly mixed with either of these.

Sweet Oyle (x) of Vitriol, as also that of Antimony touching which, so many glory, nom••n ha•• hitherto seen; nor that genuine Vitriolate fixed (y) Sulphur, to which A∣nodyne, Paracelsus attribute stupendious virtues.

Greenish Oyle of Vitriol is of admirable virtue in Medicine (z). It may be prepa∣red, if purified Vitriol distill'd with most vehement fire, and after extraction, and puri∣fication of the Salt from the Caput Mortuum, (which Salt must by no means be further burned, or calcined in the fire) it be circulated with the Salt, in Balneo for a convenient time.

This Oyle operates variously, viz. by Vomiting, Seidge, Urine, and Sweat. Dose six, eight, or twelve drops in convenient liquor.

(a) Mars and Venus.

(b) To be circulated.

(c) Which will be, if the matter melt.

(d) If Iron.

(e) If Copper.

(f) In like manner stirring it.

(g) Viz. with addition of fresh Sulphur.

(h) To 1 lib. of the Calx, almost three Lotones.

(i) Yet Vitriol of Copper will wax more sweet.

(k) That Sulphur indeed is not true Sulphur, but is an excrementitious Earth, like Oker, which hath an emplastick virtue, but commodiously cannot be applyed to any other use. It is neither Anodyne, nor Paregorical, nor hath it any other virtue that may be transferred to Medicinal use.

(l) There is also another way more compendious, by which Vitriol is made of Venus and Mars but it is Hermaphroditical, and hath the nature of both, viz. of Venus and Mars, for it is made with both, and hath been in use with Basilius Valentinus the Monk.

Hermaphroditical Vitriol.

First make Oyle of Vitriol, in the manner as is above described, in the Spirit of the same and exactly according to that preparation. Of this make some quantity. Then have in readiness very good filings of Iron, not pulverulent, nor rusty, but fresh made: upon them pour the Oyle of Vitriol, according to descretion, yet not too much. Add of distill'd Rain-water thrice as much, as the quantity of Oyle poured on, viz. if the Oyle be very sharp, and it presently begin to boil. The whole labour must be begun, and ended in a capacious Cucurbit, and the pouring on the Oyle of Vitriol, must be

repeated by times, often; leaving it for some time, until it be cool. Afterward pour it off, and filter it, and you will have a very fair and green liquor, which evaporate to a skinniness, and leave it in a cold place, so you will have a very fair green Vitriol, made of Copper and Iron, sweet, and of admirable virtues. With the filings of Iron, after the first Solution, as also in other subsequent Solutious, go on, in like manner dissolving with Oyle of Vitriol, and if need be distill'd Rain-water, until the whole may be turn∣ed into a liquor, and of it green Vitriol confected. Whence may be made a red Oyle, and indeed after the very same manner our Author proposeth. The virtues hereof in Medicine are the same. The use of Hermaphroditick Vitriol. See Practica Chymiatri∣ca of our Edition, page.

A famous Stomachical Specifick is found in Salt-Armoniack, or Salt-Regis, which is made with Urine and Soot, but first it must be rightly purged, afterward sublimed, the way of preparation and use, see in Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition page.

Of like virtue from Vegetables are the Arcanums of the lesser Century, and Pene∣royal Philosophically prepared.

(m) In his second Book De Rebus.

(n) With Oyle of Vitriol, for the Stomach, I familiarly use distih'd Spirit of Malmesy, only made of Malmesy, in 2 lib. of which I macerate one handful, or one handful and an half of the herb Peneroyal; of which Essence I exhibit one spoonful, with as many drops of Oyle of Vitriol, as are requisite to render it gratefully sharp, and the desired effect usually follows.

(o) See the Pestilential Specifick.

(p) That the Teeth be not stupified.

(q) Viz. Internally.

(r) Thomas Erastus, who with Oyle of Vitriol kill'd a certain Doctor, and Consiliary of the Palatinate.

(s) Where Choler is harboured.

(t) It is manifest by extracting, Tinctures may be drawn, as in exprest Juices of Roses, and Conserves of the same.

(u) It makes it red.

(x) Of sweet Oyle of Vitriol mention is made above. Of sweet Oyle of Antimony. See the Triumphant Chariot of Basil. Valent.

(y) Of which above. See also our Treatise of Opium, and Laudanum Opiat, where, how it should be prepared, and exalted into a Noble Laudanum, it is at large discoursed of.

(z) Some prepare it per descensum, others per canales, but it answers not the end. This positive way of our Author is most convenient of all.

Uterine.

Mugwort (a) opens all obstructions of Women. Before, the Menses, and after the Birth, a decoction thereof is used to purge the Matrix, with one or two drops of Oyle of Amber.

I. Elixir Uterine••

℞

• Castor one half pound (b).
• Saffron ℥ij. (c)

Extract a Tincture from both a part, with Spirit of Wine, and separate the Spirit to the remanency of Extracts, to which when mixed, add Extract of Mugwort ℥iiij. (d)

• Sa••t of Mother of Pearl ℥j.
• Distil••'d Oyles (e) of Angelica,
• ...

• Anise,
• Amber, of each ʒij.

Mix them together, and digest them all for eight days.

Ʋse and Dose.

Dose of this Elixir ℈ j. or ℈ij. just at the coming of the hysterical fit (f) then the Sick will quickly be healed (g). If for certain Months an equal Dose be used, at the time the Menses are wont to flow, the Disease (h) will not return.

II. A Compounded Powder.

Described by Paracelsus (i), made of Lichenes, or Callis Equorum (k), growing in the legs of Horses, it is also most efficacious in Suffocation of the Matrix. The fume of it being taken (l) by those afflicted with the Hysterical passion, through a Tunnel (m) wrapt about with Cotton, over a close Chair morning and evening, or at the time of the Fit, it sufficiently expels the most desparate Suffocation of the Matrix: More in∣wardly, in the mean while, may be given Spirit of Vitriol with Salt of Corals (n), in Water of Melissa and Mugwort.

(a) Viz. The red, but the Arcanum thereof is better.

(b) Cut very small.

(c) Unbeaten.

(d) ℥j. of the Arcanum is better.

(e) The Oyles must first be dissolved in Spirit of Wine, and afterward added.

(f) Of what kind soever.

(g) Sweats being by this medicament provoked.

(h) The Hysterical disease.

(i) De moribus Amentium Cap. 4. Tom. 4. Its Composition is thus.

• ℞ Of the Warts that grow on the Knees of Horses ℥j.
• Assa fetida ʒj.
• Horn of Goats-hoof ʒj.

Reduce them to Powder: Of this Powder ℈ j. sprinkled upon burning Coals, and the fume thereof received into the genitals, through a Tunnel, or other convenient In∣strument, speedily removes all Suffocations.

(k) For so they are called, growing about the inside of the Knees of Horses. From them they are not to be taken, (for that is dangerous,) but they fall off, of themselves, which for the most part is at the same time, when Horses also change their Coat, which usually happens in the Months of February and March, then these are to be gathered. In the middle of these Warts, is found a white bright Matter, which is like the Crystalline humour in the Eye-Horse-keepers say, if these be violently taken away, contractures of the Legs follow. If the fume of this Powder of Warts be so admirably efficacious, that it resists even the most despe∣rate Suffocations of the Matrix, how much more excellent will the Extract of them be, if made after the manner described in Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition, where we treat of Suffo∣cative Laudanum, page.

(l) Into the Matrix.

(m) Or the Neck of a Retort.

(n) O•• Quintessence of Pearls, of which above.

III. Extract of Ox-spleen.

Paracelsus (a) in his Archidoxes, in lib. of Misteries, makes mention of this, that it removes all obstructions of the Spleen, and provokes the Menses.

℞ the Spleen of an Ox, cut it into thin slices, macerate (b) it for certain days in Spi∣rit of Wine, essencified with Myrrh, afterward dry it in the Air. Proceed in this man∣ner, for otherwise, if you would dry it by it self, it will stink: afterward with Spirit of Wine extract an Essence, and to render it more savoury, add, according to descretion some drops of Oyle of Angelica (c).

Dose ℈ j. in appropriate Water.

Observation.

In provoking the Menses, the usual time wherein they are wont to flow in the sick, must be diligently observed, for then for the most part pain is wont to be about the Reins and Loins, and so by helping nature, the Remedy will operate more efficaciously.

(a) Lib. 7. Tom. 6. page 82. In Specifick of the Matrix.

(b) It needs not, for it may presently be dryed in an Oven.

(c) Extract of Bullocks-liver is better, which is thus made.

Extract of Bullocks-liver.

℞ The Liver of a young Bullock, cut it into small thin pieces, dry them in an Oven, and reduce them to powder, add adust Wine, distill'd from the gross Feces, and with it extract the more subtil substance of the Liver, as much as can be extracted; when no more extraction can be made, dry the powder of the Liver, as before; and the second time, with Spirit of Wine, as before, extract it, and this labour repeat also the third time; conjoyn all the extractions, and by distillation reduce them to a certain consisten∣cy; then add the proper Salt, extracted from the Caput Mortuum of the Liver, with distill'd Water, and mix them. The use of this is the same, as of the extract of Ox∣spleen; but far more ready and expeditious. Dose ℈ j. in Water of Mugwort, Savine, Sage, and other appropriate Waters.

IV. Salt of Tin.

℞ Ashes of Tin, prepared in an open fire, without sophistication from it, not with Water, (as by vulgar descriptions is vainly taught) but with distill'd Vinegar, extract a Salt, which afterward by filtring, and with most gentle heat in Balneo, separate from the Salt, and seven times edulcorate it with Rain-water (a).

Virtues and Ʋse.

It is a secret and most efficacious in Suffocation, the Navel being anointed hot there∣with: As soon as the Matrix perceives the heat, it is presently setled in its own place, nor doth it afterward any more remove.

Dose, three granes, three or four Mornings together in Water of Mugwort, or other cordial Waters.

A singular Water, in which the aforesaid Salt is wont to be exhibited, to such as are afflicted with Hysterical Passions.

℞

• Root of Dittany ℥j
• Seed of Daucus ℥j.
• Choice Cinnamon,
• Cassia lignea,
• Melissa, of each ℈ij.
• Oriental Crocus ℈ j.
• Fresh Castor ℈ jss.

From all these mixt make a powder, pour upon it of Water of Rue 2 lib. and a half. Let them stand four days in Infusion; distill it in Balneo, and keep it for use.

In one spoonful of this Water blood-warm, is given three granes of the Salt, three or four mornings, upon an empty stomach, the Patient fasting three hours after.

(a) Then dissolve it into a Liquor per deliquium.

Liquor of Tin.

Crystals of Tin for the aforesaid use, against Suffocation of the Matrix, and other evils, may be made more excellently in the following manner. ℞ English Tin, dissolve it in Aqua fortis, which is made of Nitre, and Allum, and the Tin a little after the pouring on the Aqua fortis, will appear in the bottom like a white Calx. This Calx dry, and in a Cucurbit, with pots placed upon it, as is wont to be done in subliming white Flowers of Antimony, sublime it, and so the Spirit of the Tin will be elevated in the form of most white powder, or of fine flower. This powder dissolve in distill'd Vi∣negar, and extract it for three days, daily stirring it twice, or oftner. The Solution, and extraction often repeat, still pouring on fresh Spirit of Vinegar. Lastly, in Balneo distill off the Vinegar to a driness. What remains extract with Spirit of Wine, no otherwise than as before was done with Vinegar. Separate the Spirit of Wine to a moderate consistency, and set what remains in a moist place, that it may crystallize, which Cry∣stals afterward per deliquium resolve into a Liquor.

This Liquor is otherwise profitable for the French-sickness, all fetid Ulcers, Fistulas, Canker, Wolf, Noli me tangere, and other grievous diseases, it cures, from one drop to two, or three at most, the Dose being often repeated. In those of ripe age it vehement∣ly, and largely moves the Belly.

Febrile.

If the Fever (a) arise from Mercurials (b), they are abstemious.

If from Sulphur, they Vomit what they eat.

If from the proper Salt, they have an inordinate appetite (c).

If from the Liver, the thirst is vehement, which is cured with Laudanum (d).

If from the Stomach, they are exceeding slothful, yet without thirst, they smell what they conceit: This is cured with Coralline (e).

First, A purgation (f) must be appointed with mineral Turbith, or Panchymagogon, or white Flowers of Antimony. The peccant humor being removed afrerward exhibit this following powder.

℞ The long Shells of Shell-fishes, which are found nigh to the Shore of Fish-ponds and Lakes, pour upon them Vinegar prepared of Wine, let them stand for a night, then

the filth will be extracted, which diligently shave off with Iron instruments, used by Gold-smiths for such purposes, afterward by calcining the long s••ells to all••es reduce them to a whiteness, and then into a fine powder (g).

Ʋse and Dose of the Powder.

Dose ℈ij. in the time (h) of the fit, in a draught of hot Beer, with a little fresh But∣ter. This is seldome taken twice, or the third time, because the first draught for the most part cures by sweat, therefore after the taking, the Sick should be laid to sweat in Bed.

Note, That Medicaments, according to the mind of Paracelsus, may safely be exhi∣bited, in Fevers, just in the time of the fit, as a little before, that they may operate toge∣ther with the fit.

• ℞ Oyle of Vitriol ℈ j.
• Salt of Wormwood (i) ℈ jss.
• Water of Succory ℥j. mix them.

After the taking of this draught, let the Patient be well covered in Bed, exp••cting sweat, it expels all Fevers (k). To the strong this Potion is given whole: To the weak∣er in the following Dose.

• ℞ Oyle of Vitriol ℈ss.
• Salt of Wormwood ℈ j.
• Water of Succory ℥j. mix them.

(a) The form of a Fever is in Sulphur, or in the heat of Sulphur. The Quotidian is in the Stomach, the Tertian resides in the Liver.

(b) Excrements.

(c) Sodam den God.

(d) Opiate.

(e) Arcanum.

(f) Purgations in Fevers are necessary. Nor indeed, can the peccant Matter be any way more commodiously exterminated, than by purgations. Beside those Catharticks described by our Author, those above by me alleadged, are of admirable use, as Aqua-bened. And the Ant monial Febrile Pills, taken before the assault of the sit, as soon as there is any sign of its beginning to approach. It wonderfully exhausts the Minera's of Fevers, and other Sym∣ptomes. See Practica Chymiatrica, page.

A principal Specifick in Tertian Fevers, is the comp••unded Water of Ants, which see in Practica Chymiat. page.

In the mean while, it is the part of a prudent Physitian, diligently to consider, whether the Patient be disposed to Vomiting, and whether the sickly cause of the Fever may be expell'd by Vomiting; and also whither the strength of the Patient can bear it; if not, he must have recourse to other more mitigative and convenient. Among Febrible Specificks, Salt Ammo∣niack, well cleansed and prepared, obtains not the lowest place, of which a little after the Fit, six or nine granes being exhibited, in the Arcanum of the lesser Century, or in a Decection of Succory, after universals before used, if hereby sweat be largely provoked, the Fever is certainly removed and expell'd. The same Dose may be re-iterated, if the first or second time the desired end be not answered. See the preparation hereof in Practica Chymiatri∣ca, page.

(g) Some use these shells purged from all filth, and made transparent, all mucilagenous∣ness being wholly taken away, without any other calcination, reduce them to powder, and keep it for use.

(h) But not unless in the strong, for the weak cannot bear it.

A singular Water, in which the aforesaid Salt is wont to be exhibited, to such as are afflicted with Hysterical Passions.

℞

• Root of Dittany ℥j
• Seed of Daucus ℥j.
• Choice Cinnamon,
• Cassia lignea,
• Melissa, of each ℈ij.
• Oriental Crocus ℈ j.
• Fresh Castor ℈ jss.

From all these mixt make a powder, pour upon it of Water of Rue 2 lib. and a half. Let them stand four days in Infusion; distill it in Balneo, and keep it for use.

In one spoonful of this Water blood-warm, is given three granes of the Salt, three or four mornings, upon an empty stomach, the Patient fasting three hours after.

(a) Then dissolve it into a Liquor per deliquium.

Liquor of Tin.

Crystals of Tin for the aforesaid use, against Suffocation of the Matrix, and other evils, may be made more excellently in the following manner. ℞ English Tin, dissolve it in Aqua fortis, which is made of Nitre, and Allum, and the Tin a little after the pouring on the Aqua fortis, will appear in the bottom like a white Calx. This Calx dry, and in a Cucurbit, with pots placed upon it, as is wont to be done in subliming white Flowers of Antimony, sublime it, and so the Spirit of the Tin will be elevated in the form of most white powder, or of fine flower. This powder dissolve in distill'd Vi∣negar, and extract it for three days, daily stirring it twice, or oftner. The Solution, and extraction often repeat, still pouring on fresh Spirit of Vinegar. Lastly, in Balneo distill off the Vinegar to a driness. What remains extract with Spirit of Wine, no otherwise than as before was done with Vinegar. Separate the Spirit of Wine to a moderate consistency, and set what remains in a moist place, that it may crystallize, which Cry∣stals afterward per deliquium resolve into a Liquor.

This Liquor is otherwise profitable for the French-sickness, all fetid Ulcers, Fistulas, Canker, Wolf, Noli me tangere, and other grievous diseases, it cures, from one drop to two, or three at most, the Dose being often repeated. In those of ripe age it vehement∣ly, and largely moves the Belly.

Febrile.

If the Fever (a) arise from Mercurials (b), they are abstemious.

If from Sulphur, they Vomit what they eat.

If from the proper Salt, they have an inordinate appetite (c).

If from the Liver, the thirst is vehement, which is cured with Laudanum (d).

If from the Stomach, they are exceeding slothful, yet without thirst, they smell what they conceit: This is cured with Coralline (e).

First, A purgation (f) must be appointed with mineral Turbith, or Panchymagogon, or white Flowers of Antimony. The peccant humor being removed afterward exhibit this following powder.

℞ The long Shells of Shell-fishes, which are found nigh to the Shore of Fish-ponds and Lakes, pour upon them Vinegar prepared of Wine, let them stand for a night, then

the filth will be extracted, which diligently shave off with Iron instruments, used by Gold-smiths for such purposes, afterward by calcining the long shells to ashes, reduce them to a whiteness, and then into a fine powder (g).

Ʋse and Dose of the Powder.

Dose ℈ij. in the time (h) of the fit, in a draught of hot Beer, with a little fresh But∣ter. This is seldome taken twice, or the third time, because the first draught for the most part cures by sweat, therefore after the taking, the Sick should be laid to sweat in Bed.

Note, That Medicaments, according to the mind of Paracelsus, may safely be exhi∣bited, in Fevers, just in the time of the fit, as a little before, that they may operate toge∣ther with the fit.

• ℞ Oyle of Vitriol ℈ j.
• Salt of Wormwood (i) ℈ jss.
• Water of Succory ℥j. mix them.

After the taking of this draught, let the Patient be well covered in Bed, expecting sweat, it expels all Fevers (k). To the strong this Potion is given whole: To the weak∣er in the following Dose.

• ℞ Oyle of Vitriol ℈ss.
• Salt of Wormwood ℈ j.
• Water of Succory ℥j. mix them.

(a) The form of a Fever is in Sulphur, or in the heat of Sulphur. The Quotidian is in the Stomach, the Tertian resides in the Liver.

(b) Excrements.

(c) Sodam den God.

(d) Opiate.

(e) Arcanum.

(f) Purgations in Fevers are necessary. Nor indeed, can the peccant Matter be any way more commodiously exterminated, than by purgations. Beside those Catharticks described by our Author, those above by me alleadged, are of admirable use, as Aqua-bened. And the Ant monial Febrile Pills, taken before the assault of the fit, as soon as there is any sign of its beginning to approach. It wonderfully exhausts the Minera's of Fevers, and other Sym∣ptomes. See Practica Chymiatrica, page.

A principal Specifick in Tertian Fevers, is the compounded Water of Ants, which see in Practica Chymiat. page.

In the mean while, it is the part of a prudent Physitian, diligently to consider, whether the Patient be disposed to Vomiting, and whether the sickly cause of the Fever may be expell'd by Vomiting; and also whither the strength of the Patient can bear it; if not, he must have recourse to other more mitigative and convenient. Among Febrible Specificks, Salt Ammo∣niack, well cleansed and prepared, obtains not the lowest place, of which a little after the Fit, six or nine granes being exhibited, in the Arcanum of the lesser Century, or in a Decoction of Succory, after universals before used, if hereby sweat be largely provoked, the Fever is certainly removed and expell'd. The same Dose may be re-iterated, if the first or second time the desired end be not answered. See the preparation hereof in Practica Chymiatri∣ca, page.

(g) Some use these shells purged from all filth, and made transparent, all mucilagenous∣ness being wholly taken away, without any other calcination, reduce them to powder, and keep it for use.

(h) But not unless in the strong, for the weak cannot bear it.

(i) Or Spirit of Salt of Wormwood ℈ss. to fifteen granes.

(k) The head of a Serpent hung about the Neck before the fit, in intermitting Fevers, is an approved Remedy; also powder of Serpents may be given. See Practica Chymia∣trica, page.

In Quartanes Avenzoar commends the use of Peach-kernels. Gaunerius a decoction of ••es. I have exhibited beth, with great success, saith Crato Epistle 203.

Pestilential.

Pestilential Elixir.

SInce the P••st (a) is the anger, and peculiar judgment of God, after reconciliation to God, and our Neighbour, and the emendation of Life, the following Medicines may commodiously be used.

℞ Flowers of Sulphur spagirically prepared (as a little after is described, ℥iij. pour upon them Oyle of Juniper (b) berries in Balneo first rectified, till they be covered four fingers, (in the same manner Balsome of Sulphur may be made, with Spirit of Turpen∣tine, (c) the Tincture is afterward extracted with Spirit of Wine, for Asthmatical Af∣fects) Oyle of Amber, by three times rectification in Balneo, freed from its vehemency of odour, a fourth part (d) of the quantity of Oyle of Juniper-berries poured on; set these in a fire of Ashes or sand, often stirring them, that the Flowers of Sulphur may gently, without adustion, be dissolved and melt. Then ℞ of Venice-treacle 1 lib. from which, with the best Spirit of Wine, extract a Tincture, which, from the Spirit of Wine separated, keep a part; with the same Spirit of Wine extract Roots of Elecampane, Angelica, and Juniper-berries bruised and mixt, of each ℥iij. and the Tincture from the Spirit of Wine separated in Balneo, mix with the Tincture of Treacle; then pour on the Oyles of Juniper and Amber essencified, with Flowers of Sulphur, and first filtred through Book-paper; circulate all together over a most gentle heat of Ashes for four days. This performed, you will have a Secret, which in the Pest, and Epide∣mical diseases, by the blessing of God is wont miraculously to show its Effects.

Virtues, Ʋse, and Dose.

In the Pest it is a preservative and curative.

Dose one or two drops in Wine or Vinegar every morning; or for several weeks, eight or ten drops taken once a week, to provoke Sweat upon an empty Stomach. It preserves from putrefaction, and leaves no impurity in the body.

If the Patient be already infected with the Pest, let him as soon as he is assaulted, take from ℈ j. to ℈ij. in Wine, Vinegar of Rue, or other appropriate liquor, and Sweat, this powerfully expels the venome from the Body.

(a) In curing the Pest, of Divine Anger the most severe Scourge, no Man hath at any time been so happy, nor durst to glory, that he of himself was able to expell it with a Speci∣fick, or Appropriate Medicine. All endeavours of the Physitian therein, if God permit not, are deficient and vain, what mitigation soever of the Pest be thereby made, it is not efficacious enough to preserve life. Although by divers, many, and various exquisite Medicines are pro∣duced, confirmed both by Reason and Experience; yet they are here imperfect, and often∣times of no virtue or power. Yea, even the Magistery of the wife it self, against this most pernicious Malignant Lues, possesseth not a sufficiency of strength, but fails, and becomes as it were useless. So much is hereby manifest, that we have reason to judge, that an infallible

Specifick, or Appropriate particular Medicine, cannot be promised by anyone, and do rather believe, the atomes of Infection may be seen flying in the Aire, and this not from se•• im∣maginary delusions, but really from the Sertes of truth it self. Whatsoever Pest••al Medicaments are proposed by our Author, and also by me, must necessarily be censured with the same censure; they may sometimes profit, but can scarcely be esteemed general. In the year 1611. in that grievous Pestilence at Hassia, and the Neighbouring parts, my Pestilen∣tial-water, seasonably taken, did much help. The Composition thereof I have ingeniously taught in Practica Chymiatrica, page.

And in my Germane Treatise, set forth in the year 1623. Of like virtue is compound∣ed Oyle of Camphire, especially that which is made with Oyle of Cloves, and Salt of Worm∣wood, which 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 gratia, is added by me at the end of my Commentaries. Here to also may be referr'd Elixir Proprietatis of Paracelsus. Solar Bezoar, Transparent Gold, Pana∣cea of Sulphur of Antimony.

(b) In Balneo rectified ℥viij.

(c) Rather with Oyle of Anise.

(d) ℥ij. ʒij.

Flowers of Sulphur.

The use of Crude Sulphur in Medicine ought not to be admitted, unless that may be had, which is found in Mines, and is called Scissile (a), by nature purified, which with Flowers of Sulphur, prepared by Art, is of equal virtue. For as here by artificial, so there by natural fire, the more pure part of the Sulphur is elevated to higher places, and so must needs by reason be judged better digested; therefore when Scissile is at hand it may be used instead of the Flowers: But because nature seldome supplies us with aboundance of Scissile, Chymical Physicians began to think of an Artifice, whereby in defect thereof, they might be supplied.

In the Fields of Cracovia (b) in Polonia, it is found cleansed with wonderful Arti∣fice of Nature; and once with desire I saw it in the Kingdome of Naples, near the Sulphurous Pits, where the Sulphurous Mountain perpetually burns. The Sulphur in that place, is wont to sweat out of the Stones like Dew; that flower is most sweet, of which, if a true Spagirick Artificer could have aboundance, from it he might draw a Magisterial Chymical Medicament. The Sulphur that is there made, may afterward by the force of fire, be throughly purged from the Stones and Earth (c).

Near Salisburge, in the Copper-mines, where they boile Vitriol, from the Minera, by Assation, as they call it, the Sulphur is wont to fly from the Minera, which afterward sticks in the Chimney like fine flower, which Chimney is therefore studiously built to receive and retain that fume. This Flower of Sulphur is well purified, and being Sub∣limed from the Minera of Vitriol, it retains in it self a certain sharpness.

Therefore this, in defect of flowers Chymically prepared, may very commodiously be used, as I have often found by Experience.

℞ Of most yellow Sulphur (for that which is of a red colour, hath much of Arsenick, (d) Realgar in it, and for Medicine ought not to be used) one pound, Salt-fuse half a pound; make the Salt first flow in a Crucible, then pour it out, and cool it upon a Mar∣bel or in a Mortar of Ungarick Vitriol purified, and calcined half a pound pulverisate, and mix these together, put them in a glass Cucurbit, (with a convenient Neck not too capacious) with Argilla beaten very small, put on a high and large Alembeck, with a Recipient annexed, place it in Ashes or Sand, yet take heed it be not encompassed too high with Sand, least the superior part waxing hot cause the flowers to melt, and when you suffer it to cool, you will difficultly take off the Alembeck, unless with a live coal you melt the congealed matter. If the Head be well fitted, it need not be Luted, if

you will you may paste a little paper round about. These things thus performed, be∣gin to distill at first with gentle fire, after three hours the Phlegme will begin to come forth, and so continue four or five hours. The fire must be gradually encreased with great coals, that the vessel (e) wherein the Sand is contained may be red hot, If the fire be continued, so as the Sulphur in the Alembeck seem to flow, then it will quickly be Sublimed; yet the fire must not be excessive, for so it will not ascend of a yellow colour, but black.

The flowers elevated in the Alembeck, may soon be taken out, if round about paper be held, while the Alembeck is lifted up, to prevent the flowers falling into the Sand, if at the same time the Cucurbit be very hot; without delay cover the Orifice thereof, least the Sulphur by the ingress of Air, as is often wont, be fired. The flowers taken out of the Alembeck put it on again, and continue the fire ten hours.

After the sublimation is ended, when all are cooled, and the Alembeck removed, take out the flowers, and mix them with the former. The Caput Mortuum, in every subli∣mation, will be porous and light, being sprinkled upon hot coals, it will not at all burn, which is a sign it is deprived of all virtue.

These flowers mix with new Salt, and Vitriol, observing the former proportion, and proceed in sublimation altogether, as the first time, which the oftner it is done, the more subtil will the flowers be, and be made more and more pure. The third time do in like manner, yet you will have fewer flowers, for from three pound thrice sublimate, you will have but ℥xx. In this third Repetition it will be expedient to desist, not only because it is much deminished, but because the profitable parts of Sulphur are apt to fix themselves.

One half of these Flowers, mixed with the following Gums, reduced to most fire powder, keep for use, as Paracelsus (f) adviseth, in lib. Paragraph. & lib. de Nature. in lib. & cap. of Sulphur.

℞ Of the simple Flowers of Sulpher thrice elevated, ℥jss.

• Choice Myrrh, ʒj.
• Aloes Epatick, ℈ j.
• Saffron xv. granes.
• Terra Sigillata ℈ j

Sugara sufficient quantity, dissolved in Rose or Pectoral-water, make a Mass, of which Rotula's may be formed.

The other part in the following manner Sublime, although there be some who think Gums in Sublimation will be burnt: The Elevation may be gently made without Adustion.

℞

• Therefore of the said Flowers one pound and a half.
• Colchothar, ℥vj.
• Salt fuse ʒv.
• Myrrh of Alexandria.
• Frankincense, of each ℥iij.
• Aloes first purified with juice of Citron, ℥iiij.
• Mastich, ℥iij.
• Saffron, ℥ss.

All beaten together, and well mixt, put into the former (g) vessel, if it be whole, or into a new one, adjoyning an Alembeck, set it in a Furnace (h) and put under fire, as was done the first time; after twelve hours take out the Flowers which ascend into the Alembeck; again, put on the Alembeck, and continue the fire for other twelve hours.

Note. If you put in too much matter at one time, then it will burn, the depth of three or four singers is enough. Then from one pound you may have ℥xij. of Flowers, if you have less, put on the Alembeck again, and continue the fire for other twelve hours.

The Waters distill'd from either of the Sublimations, as well of the simple as com∣pounded Flowers of Sulphur, gather in a Recipient, for that purpose annexed, and keep a part, these afterward rectified in a boiling Balneo, mix with that Water, which is ex∣tracted from the last compounded Flowers; it needs not any rectification, by reason of the Gums, it is of a milky colour, and sharp tast: These must be gathered a part, that they be not mixed with the dark coloured Oyle, which is wont to follow.

This Water is called Ens, or Milk of Balsome, of the same use as the Flowers. In the Pest, Fevers, Pleurisic, Cholick, Affects of the Lights, Obstructions of the Liver.

Dose, according to the nature of the Sick, and judgment of the Physitian.

Virtues, Use, and Dose of Flowers of Sulpher.

1. In the Pest it is a principal curative and preservative, for it resists the impression, and preserves from putrefaction; with extract of Elecampane (k), it operates in time of Infection almost to a miracle.

Dose ʒj. in Water of Carduus bened, or in ℥j. of Syrup of Citron, and ℥ij. of Wa∣ter of Melissa (l). This draught preserves and cures without any other Medicine, as 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉, the Pest, Pleresie, all putrefactions and imposthumes.

2. Its daily use is 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 of all Diseases, with accidents, and a conservative of nature and health.

3. It is given in all Diseases, that have great need of drying.

4. It causeth sweat in Lues-venerea (m).

5. In all Affects of the Lights, in the Asthma, Cough newly taken, and inveterate. In pectoral Catarths, Phlegmes, &c.

6. In the Pleurisie.

7. In the Cholick.

8. In imposthumes and putrefactions of the body.

9. In all Fevers it preserves, takes away all Febrile impurities, and the more light peripneumonick affects, safely and suddainly.

10. It is a preservative also in the Epilepsie (n).

11. Its a conservative of Wine, if mixed there with, it hinders generation of the Stone.

Dose ʒj. to the robust, to the younger soft, ʒss.

For preservation, eight or ten granes are given.

The Flowers may also be mixed with Sugar, and with Dragacant, dissolved in Pecto∣ral-water, and made up in Tablets.

Caution. The Oyle and sublimate Flowers of Sulphur, must not rashly be exhibited to Women with Child, because they provoke the Menses.

(a) Federschwefel.

(b) I have sublimed Sulphur of Cracovia, with fixed Nitre, the Flowers were by edul∣coration whitish, the Nitre sustained the fire two hours it was so fixed.

(c) Sometimes.

(d) By reason of permixtion of adjacent veins of Arsenick-mines, or their pernitious vapour.

(e) Capell or Catinus.

(f) Tome 3. page 174.

(g) Viz. From which the Flowers at first were sublimed.

(h) Of Sand.

(i) Astrale.

(k) Which is very powerful in the Pest. Dose from ℈ j. to ʒj.

(l) Of Meadow-sweet.

(m) And in all diseases.

(n) In a conventent Vehicle.

Treacle Water.

• ℞ Venice Treacle, ℥v.
• Red Myrth of Alexandria, ℥ijss.
• Choice Cinnamon, (a)
• Oriental Crocus whole, of each ℥ss.
• Campher, ʒij.

Pour on them the best Spirit of Wine, exceedingly well rectified, (or, if it be at hand, that which is prepared of the Seeds, or Roots of Angelica, for it is more effica∣cious) till they be covered three or four fingers, and in a glass well closed, with gentle heat of Ashes extract a Tincture; by inclination remove the tinged Spirit, and pour on fresh Spirit, so long as till it will yield no more Tincture. The tinged Spirits afterward abstract to a mediocrity, let the residue remain with the extracted Essence, to which add ℥vj. of Spirit of Tartar, and so circulate and digest them together for eight or fourteen days.

Virtues, Use, and Dose.

1. In the Pest it is of principal use, and of this the Infected in twelves hours (b) must take one spoonful, in three spoonfuls of the best Wine (c), and sweat three hours, after the taking this Potion, the Patient must abstain from meat and drink at least six hours.

2. It purgeth the Head, Breast, and all the principal Members of the Body, and if with impurity they be contaminated, it removes the evil, and reduces them to their pristine and natural state, and preserves them so, as afterward they may not easily be hurt.

3. It very well helps (d) such as have been anointed with Quick-silver, (e) for by its penetration it searches all the Nerves, Muscles, and Marrow, and whatsoever evil it finds it corrects and expels.

4. In rectification of the blood (f) Lues Venerea (g) Putrefaction (h), Wormes (i), Prickings of the sides (k), Palpitation of the Heart (l), Fevers (m), Jaundies (n).

Also it may be mixed with other Diaphoreticks (o).

Dose, from half a spoonful, to one spoonful, in (p) Appropriate Water, in a draught of Wine, Water of Melissa, or Cardu-bened.

(a) Or of Cassia-lignea. The difference between Cinnamon and Cassia is; Cassia in break∣ing hath no strings, but Cinnamon many.

(b) Viz. from the first infection.

(c) Or Spirit of Wine.

(d) Spirit of Vitriol being added, as much as is needful.

(e) In Lues-venerea, or the most contumacious Scab.

(f) In Water of Succory.

(g) In a decoction of Guaiacum, or Water of Arsmart.

(h) In Water of Coltsfoot.

(i) In Water of Tansy, of flowers of Peaches.

(k) Viz. of the superior parts, especially caused by coagulated bloods in Water of Chervil.

(l) In Water of Melissa.

(m) In Water of Tobacco, or other Water.

(n) In Water of white Horehound.

(o) As Diaphoretick Antimony.

(p) In wounds, especially with Shot, to prevent Convulsions, and correct other accidents of wounds, it is of singular use. See Wurtzius lib. 3. chap. 17. of accidents of wounds, at the end.

••exton of Paracelsus (a).

I.

First, Make an Instrument of Steel, * 1.105 in which may be formed Cakes, weighing about ʒtss. There must be three parts of the Instrument; the upper part must be like a great Seal, on which a Serpent must be engraven on the lower part, which represents a small Signet, a Scorpion must be figured. The hollow Ring of Steel about one finger and half high transverst, contains the matter put in, that it fall not out, but by pressing above and below be formed. The Sculpture of the Instrument must be made at the certain position of the Celestials, viz. Sol and Luna entring the Sign (b) Scorpio: At the same time also the Pentacles must be scaled, or at least, when Luna attains the Sign Scorpio; for so the superiors with inferi∣ours in sympathical undissolvible union are conjoyned and united.

[illustration]

The form of the Instrument.

[illustration] medical implement

[illustration] medical implement

[illustration] medical implement

(a) Others read Xenzethon, Zenexton of Paracelsus lib. 2. de Peste cap. 4. Hydrar∣gyry, or Quick-silver is a Pagoick Amulet, (as it is called) being enclosed in a Filberd-nut, and hung about the Neck. This hath a Magnetick attractive virtue, it attracts to it self the Pe••lential venome, as a certain homogeneal thing, yet not so, as by its attracting the venome, it should render it more obnoxious to the body, for by this attraction the venonate humor is dissipated. The same is affirmed of Arsenick, which kind of Amulet was first invented by

Jacob Carpensis, and by others afterward enlarged and approved of. With the same Amu∣let ••drian the sixt chief Bishop of Rome, was delivered from a most grievous Peslilence, a Fallopins, Montanus, Heurnius and Crato say.

(b) In Scorpio conjoyned, which is in the Month of October, the second or third day.

A Mass for making of constellate Amulets or Pentacles.

℞ Of Toads (a) well dryed in the Air, and heat of the Sun, and in the open Air (b) pulverifate, (artificially beaten with a Pestle, stopping your Nostrils (c), or turning away your Head) ℥ij.

Note, Unless they be well, and quickly dryed, they stink, and are difficultly beaten. Eighteen Toads yeild ℥ij. of powder.

Zenith (d) of young Maydens, as much as can be got.

• White Crystalline Arsenick (e).
• Red Arsenick, or Auripigment ℥ss. of each.
• Root of Dittany,
• Tormenttl, of each ʒiij.
• Pearls not bored ʒj.
• Corals,
• Fragments of Oriental Hyacinth,
• Oriental Emralds, of each ʒss.
• Oriental Crocus ℈ij.

By reason of its odour, some granes of Musk or Amber may be added.

Pulverisate all these most subtilly, afterward dissolve Tragacant in Water of Roses, till it be like a mucilage, with which impaste the powders, and form them (the Sun and Moon being in Scorpio, or at least the Moon) into round Pentacles, and imprint them with the former two Seals, engraven under the same influences. Or if you had rather, make Scutums, having the form of the Heart, afterward dry them sew them up in red Silk, and hang them to the region of the Heart, between the Shirt, and other garments.

Use.

Externally it is hung about the Neck with a silk ribbon, the Shirt being between, to the Region of the Heart. It not only preserves from the Pestilence, but hinders whereby the body is the less infected with Venomes, or Astrale Diseases; it attracts the venome from within, and externally consumes it.

Zenexton for Rich and Noble Persons.

II.

A Casket must be made of most pure gold, with a pipe full of holes fixed in the middle, fastned to one side as a Basis. In the former part of this, externally must be placed an oriental Saphire of most excellent colour, aptly fitted; and in its circuit four stones of Toads, or of the Spiders, which in their back have the form of the cross; for this kind of Spiders have certain small stones, which if hung about the Neck, are pre∣sent remedy in the Pest. In the other, or hinder part, one Hyacinth of a just magnitude must in like manner be fitted. These thus performed, ℞ a live Toad, whole without loss of any bloud, and by a thred tied to the right hinder foot, hang it up toward the Orient, until it be perfectly dry, and may be pulverisated, beware no rain touch it, mix this pow∣der with a little of the best and most excellent Vinegar, until it have the form of Paste,

with which the whole Casket within must be every where fitted. Then into the Pipe, which is in the middle of the Paste, certain rags or small pieces of Linnen (first moist∣ned in the Menstruum of a Virgin, which hath not exceeded the fifteenth year of her age) must be put, that the Pipe may be full, and the pieces of linnen lye compact toge∣ther; the holes of the Pipe must be of such a magnitude, as through them 〈◊〉〈◊〉 powder of the Toad may be touched by the linnen rags. For by their mutual operation the sympathy of each is begotten, which afterward gradually converted, doth so power∣fully by Antipathy contrary and resist poisons, that he who in the time of Postilence, we••rs this Amulet hung about his Neck, may most certainly be said and accounted (the providence of GOD permitting) to be thenceforward free from all danger of Infection. This they who know the true reason of its compounding, by experience and lively de∣monstration well understand. Note, The gold Cane or hollow Pipe after it is fill'd, as before said, should be admirably well closed, therefore a Stopple to screw in that it may be very close is absolutely necessary, which with the Casket and Pipe ought to be prepared, as appears in the following Figure.

[illustration]

The form of the Instrument.

[illustration] part of an instrument for administering medicine

[illustration] part of an instrument for adminsitering medicine

(a) Whole without any pricking.

(b) In the month of July.

(c) It needs not. For the Toad hath venome only in the humors. A Toad dryed or burnt, is a great secret in the most desparate Dropsie.

(d) The first menstruous blood.

(e) To prepare this Mass, some only use red and white Arsenick, with Tragacant dissolv∣ed in Water of Roses, and so made up into Pastils. Others further add to ℥ss. of either Ars∣nick, root of Angelica, Wormseed, Dittany, Saffron, of each ℈ j. and with Tragacant make them up into pastils. But where are many ingredients, there is also much error.

Other Zenextons.

Besides the Amulets or Periaptons, to be worn about the Neck in time of Pesti∣lence, described by our Author, there are very many other, which indeed change not

the kind or matter, yet in preparation are different from them. Such is the exquisite artifice of humane ingenuity, that it changeth the same things into divers figures, thereby demonstrating the nobility thereof. Quick-silver in a Filberd-nut cut open, and afterward exactly closed, and hung about the Neck, hath obtained a principal name of a Periapton, afterward Arsenick in the same fence related, and first used, as is above exprest. Both of which may, keeping the same matter, be reduced into a more apt form, of which we shall here treat, and first of Mercury.

Mercurial Zenexton.

℞

• Mercurius viv. one pound.
• Ungarick Vitriol,
• Common Salt, of each ℥iiij.
• Green-brass or Verdegrease half a pound.

Boil these in Wine-vinegar, or Water, in a new Iron Pan, always gently stirring it with a Wooden Spatula, until the Vinegar, or Water, be changed to a redish colour, and the Mass of the ingredients be like a Poultis. This Mass, rejecting the liquor, dry warily, and the remaining Mercury strain through a linnen cloth, as much as you can get to pass through: The Mass remaining in the linnen, spread upon a clean Oaken-board well pla∣ned, like as a Playster is spread, but with some convenient thickness, and immediately impress it with a constellated Seal, also, if you please, you may observe the time of Luna's ingress into Scorpio. The figures imprest, separate one from another by cutting them round with a Knife, or with a peculiar circulate Instrument, made for such pur∣poses, that the figures so cut may be like money, and leave them upon the board for one night. In the mean time the Mercury will be coagulated and hardned, that when remo∣ved from the board, it will sound like mettal. These sealed monies keep for use, which is thus, put each of them into red Silk, and as the usual manner is, let them be worn about the Neck. If in succeeding time, the red Silk be changed into a blew colour, take it off presently, and burn it in a clear fire; but wrap the same Tablet in fresh red Silk, and again hang it about the Neck, and afterward observe its change of colour. For it is found by experience, that in time of Pestilence, or other Epidemical Diseases, as oft as the red Silk, in which these Tablets are put, is seen to change its colour, Venome is indeed attracted, but not quite consumed; therefore, least its aboundance should hurt the body, the burning of the Silk, contaminated with venome, is found out; which in the use of this Periapton, must most diligently be observed.

Zenexton Arsenical.

Arsenick mixed with other Mineral Species, as well as Mercury, in a double manner may be reduced otherwise into forms. The first whereof is thus, ℞

• Red Arsenick,
• Crude Mercury, of each half a pound.
• Auripigment,
• Crude Sulphur, of each ℥iiij.

First mix the Mercary with the Sulphur in this manner. Melt the Sulphur in a Pot with gentle fire, afterward in the same, always stirring it, mix the Crude Mercury, un∣til it was black, and the Mercury be wholly consumed in the Sulphur. Then grind the Mass, and mix it well with the other species; all these in a Cucurbit, with Alembeck aptly fitted, sublime in the usual manner, and the parts by sublimation elevated, will be of an excellent red colour; gather all the sublimate, and rejecting the Feces, reduce it to powder, which with Tragacant dissolved in Rose-water, make up in Tablets; these

in the accustomed manner sealed, in Sindon or other Silk, must be worn about the N••k, not neglecting to observe what is mentioned in coagulated Mercury.

Arsenical Magnet.

The latter form of preparing Arsenick into a Periapton, is thus. ℞

• Crystalline Arsenick,
• Yellow Su phur,
• Crude Antimony, of each ℥iij.

These all Subtilly Pulverisate and mixt put into an Earthen Vessel and over a gentle fire m••e it leisurely melt, yet beware of the fume; keep stirring it with an ••ro•• Spi∣tula, until it be ductible like to Turpentine, and of a dark red colour. After all are cooled, the matter will wax hard like pitch, but before this be from the matter, while it is soft, with your hands moistened, with Oyle of Roses, form Cakes or Tablers, w•• being hung in Silk about the Neck, do in like manner preferve from in••ection. (Note, The fume must carefully be avoided, because from the Arsenick it is venomous.) This need not be seared, although it be compounded of pernitious venomes, for the Sulphur mitigates the virulency, both of the Antimony and Arsenick, and disposes them to a more beneficial nature and property. Moreover, from this Composition is made a fa∣mous potential C••ustick, which causeth no Inflammation, but without dolour corrodes the Skin. From it is also made a most excellent attractive Plaster in the Pest, which Imposthumes and Carbuncles, doth most speedily ripen, breaks them, and exceeding powerfully attracts the venome, In like manner, being for two or three days applyed to putrid and venomous Ulcers, that easily admit not of cure, it attracts the venome to the superficies of the Ulcer, and condenses it into a very black and putrid Escara, which supplyed with fresh Butter, or Oyle of Roses, is speedily removed, the bottome under the Ulcer being lest red and clear. The Composition of the Plaister is thus,

A Plaister of Arsenical Magnet.

℞

• xGums of Serapinum,
• Ammoniack,
• Galbanum, of each ℥iij.

Dissolve these in a sufficient quantity of Vinegar of Squills, afterward express them through a linnen Cloth, and by boiling thicken them, and keep them. Then ℞

• Of Wax,
• The best Turpentine, of each ℥iiij.
• The aforesaid compounded powder ℥iij.
• Oyle of Amber ℥ij.

Mix the Waxand Turpentine with gentle heat, when removed from the fire stir it well, that it may be reduced to the consistency of an Oyntment, afterward add the strained and dissolved Gums, with the Powder and Oyle, which again by stirring diligently mix, afterward make it up in Rolls, and in Bladders, anointed with Oyle of Scorpions, re∣serve them for use. See Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition at Lipsiensis, page.

Podagrick.

The Gout beginning, and not contracted, according to Severinus (a), with one Un∣guent or Balsome may be cured, with the admixtion of such things, as resolve, mitigate, and corroborate.

The confirmed Gout, which hath Roots difficultly resolvible, placed either in the Blood, or in the Flesh, or else in Synovy it self, cannot be cured with external resolving, mitigating, and corroborating Balsomes only. Therefore Podagrical Purgations must be adjoyned, and mundefying remedies, Diaphoreticks, Diureticks, Consumptions, and perfect Ablations, by moistnings and insensible transpirations, are to be appointed. Po∣dagrical and consent meous Evacuations are added (b) by us.

Paracelsw (c) saith three things are required to the Cure of the Gout, viz. Resolving, Mitigating and Corroborating (d).

Among Resolving, Paracelsus (e) commends Arcanum Corallinum; also this following Arthritick Powder.

℞

• Hermodactyls,
• The best Turbith,
• Diagridium,
• Leaves of Sena,
• Shavings of Cranium (f),
• Sugar, of each ʒj. mix them and make a subtil Powder.

Dose ʒss. in the morning, with Water of Arthritick Ivy (g), for three or four days together.

It purgeth securely, and gently, all Podagrical defluxions.

Instead of Mitigatives, the two Balsomes following may be used.

Among Corroboratives and Medicaments hindering defluxions, Spirit of Vitriol is numbered, used with Salt of Pearls (h), and Medicinal Wine of Paracelsus (i), made of Caryophyllata and Acorum Galangal, which drys and hinders defluxions.

Pedagrick Balsome I. (k).

℞

• Vitriol calcined to a yellowness two pound.
• Virgins-honey with the Combe one pound.
• Spirit of Wine one pound. If the Spirit of Wine, which is lost in preparing Daudanum Opiat be at hand, it is better.
• Turpentine, ℥iiij.
• Verveine,
• Rosemary, of each ℥vj.
• Calcined Flints half a pound.

Mix all these when beaten, and put them into a conveniently large Glass, well forte∣fied with Luting, adding a Head proportionable, with a capacious Receiver annexed, all the junctures being very well Luted, set it to Digest in gentle heat of Sand, for three days, afterward leisurely Distill it, at length urge it with strong fire, as long as you per∣ceive any drops or Spirit come forth, when all is come forth let all be cooled. The Ca∣put Mortuum or spongious black Feces, reverberate to a whiteness, and on them pour the liquor before come off, and the second time Distill.

Virtues and way of using.

It is a most efficacious Balsome: It deceives the expectation of no man, being right∣ly prepared and adhibited; for it speedily and suddainly asswages Podagrical dolours, if the place affected be anointed therewith, after the use of Paracelsus his purging Pow∣der of ••ermodactyls, or Arcanum Corallinum (l). Linnen cloths moistened in this Bal∣some, and applyed to the affected place blood-warm and so left till they be dry, after∣ward moistened again, and applyed till the dolours cease, do visibly extract the vapours. If the affected part be afflicted with too much heat and redness, it may be mixed, with

the exprest Juice of Flowers of Longwort (m), which hath been set for some time in the Sun.

(a) Chap. 14. page 361, 362. Podagrical persons for the most part live: yea, there have been very few that have dyed of the Gout only.

(b) Must be added.

(c) Lib. 2. of long life Chap. Tom. 6. 157. and 200.

(d) As the same almost in all diseases should be observed, so also in the Gout.

(e) Lib. of Diseases ari••ng from Tartar, tom. 2. chap. 3. Also tom. 4. page 38.

(f) The Bones of the 〈◊〉〈◊〉 are better than ••ranium. If the Gout 〈◊〉〈◊〉 the Fect, take the Bones of the Fect, and so forward. Paracelsus in the before recited place, adds not Shavings of Cranium, but Humane Bon••s, and these he mightily commends, nor is it without reason, especially if they be hurnt ••r calcined. For the Salt which is in them, being Cal••ne•• opens the Belly, and expells the ••ar ar from the bones, and Ligaments.

(g) Of Strawberr••es and Mil••.

(h) To preserve from the Gout, Riverius, Physitian to the King of France, is wort to pre∣scribe Magistery of Pearls, in a peculiar manner prepared. See Practica Chymiatrica, page.

(i) The description see Practica, &c. page.

(k) In distillation of this Falsome it is better thus to proceed. First, from Calcined Vi∣triol and Honey with Calcined Flints, of each an equal quantity, distill a Spirit, with great first gentle, for it will easily b••il, from this Spirit remove the Phligme by distillato in Bal∣neo. To the remaining Oyle, add of Mastich, Olibanum, Red Myrth, Man-grease, Opo∣panax, Bdellium, of each ℥ij. These mixed again Distill once, after ward with the same Spi∣rit mix an equal portion of Spirit or Wine, and keep the while for use.

(l) Or Essence of the Root of black Hellebore, of which see Paracelsus lib. of black Hel∣lebore, Iom. 7. p. 67. 121.

(m) Or with Frog-spawn. The description of compounded Water of Frog-spawn, and of young Bullocks-dung. See Practica Chymiatrica, page.

Podagrick Balsom, II.

℞ Oyle (a) prepared of the inferior Mandibles of old Horses, which have been long ex∣posed to the weather.

Or Oyle (b) of Mans-bones (that hath perished by violent Death, either Hanged or Broke upon a Wheel) that have been exposed to the weather many years.

Or Oyle of Hearts-blood.

Of which soever of these be taken (it must first be rectified per se) ℥j.

Oyle of Tiles (c),

Of Turpentine,

Of Juniper, of each ℥iij. mix them and Distill all once in Balneo, and afterward anoint the affected part: This perfectly exterminates all Podagrical dolours, arising from a cold cause (d).

(a) It is thus made. The bones broken very small are put into a convenient Vessel; the Water first ascends, afterward the Fetid Oyle, which is corrected upon Colcothar.

(b) Paracelsus calls it L••quor of Mummy. lib. 2. Of Long Life, chap. 1. tom. 6. page 157. Also Mumia Patibuli, tom. 4. page 35.

(c) Which is otherwise called Philisphick, and is thus made.

℞ Storax Calaminate three parts, Turpentine two parts, oyle of Phylosophers one part, digest them for some time, afterward Distill them by Retort, and what is distill'd forth keep for use.

(d) If from a hot cause, ʒj. of Campher is dissolved in the Distill'd Oyle.

An Anodyne Unguent.

℞ Flowers of wild Roses ten handful, Herb, and exterior (a) rind of fresh Henbane six handfuls, Boil them, and afterward Beat and Express them; the Expression Strain, when Srained, Abstract the Water in Balneo, that the residency may be like honey. This Liquor in a Glased-pot cause to evaporate a little, stirring it continually with a Wood∣en-pestle, until it be thick, afterward pour upon it of * 1.106 Hogs-grease two pound, and mix them; then while it is hot remove the mixture from the fire, when it is somewhat cooler, it will be convenient to add ℥j. of Opium pu••verisate, and dissolved in Wine, and of Saffron pulverisate the quantity of two Fisberd-nuts, Extract of Flowers of Longwort (b) ℥ss. (c) and mix them diligently by continual stirring, until it be cool, and the Unguent be of the colour of Ashes.

Virtues and Use.

It is singular in asswaging Podagrick and Nephritick dolours, if the place affected be anointed hot there with (d).

When you would apply it to Nephritick dolours; it would be worth while, if in the beginning of the Composition, two or three handfuls of Juniper-berries, be with the Henbane beaten and exprest.

(a) This Unguent only effects a palliative cure, but it doth not absolutely remove the di∣sease, by repercussing it presently asswages dolours. Therefore warily and prudently, least the disease be made worse, all such things are to be used by the Physitian; for it will scarcely otherwise be, but that from the use of things of this kind more contumely, and disgrace, than praise or commendation, must necessarily arise.

(b) That is of Root and Rind.

(c) Made with Spirit of Wine.

(d) Hereto may be referr'd from Practica Chymiatrica, page. Salt Ammoniack, Antipo∣darick-water of Ruland, which Martin Ruland the Father, in his Centuries of Emperick Cures, wonderfully commends, for removing all Arthritick dolours, page. In happily effect∣ing the Cure of the Gout, this must principally be observed, that yearly, in the time of the Equinoctials or Solstices, viz. about the same time, when for the most part the Podagrick-flu∣xions are wont to assault the body, be well cleansed, and especially that an exquisite order of Diet be appointed; after the body is cleansed, Corroboratives, and Diaph••reticks must be exhibi∣ted; for by this means Podagrick-fits seldome or never return, or if through any light exter∣nal errour, assaults do at any time happen; yet they are never very grievous, nor are the do∣lours continual or insolent, but such, as with external Balsomes may easily be removed.

Among the number of Purging Remedies, besides those prescribed by our Author, there are others; as first, Arcanum of Coltsfoot, or Essence of Roots of true Hellebore, which is ex∣tracted only (in the Vulgar manner) with Spi••it of Wine, often given either alone, or with Ar∣canum of Coltsfoot, in due preparation mixt, and taken every morning, for some time before the ••onted time of Podagrical Assaults: It frees the whole body from Arthritick Fluxions, and this so much the more effectually, if with this Evacuation, a temperate order of Diet be observed, and Melissate-wine, with Root of Caryophyllata be drank for the first draught at Table, yet sparingly. These things happily performed, if any gress impurities be yet remain∣ing, those, either with Arcanum Corallinum, or with Paracelsus his Arthritick Powder, may sinally be exterminated; and then recourse must be had to Confortatives and Diaphoreticks. P••culiar Diophoreticks are two, viz. The Extraction of Oyle of Transparent Sol, of which

〈◊〉〈◊〉 in Diaphoretick Specificks, and my Antipodagrick Pills; b••th which 〈◊〉〈◊〉 taken for 〈◊〉〈◊〉 days, with Arcanum of Flints, by Sweat through the a hole 〈…〉〈…〉, do powerfully purifie the knittings of the Jo••ts, or extream parts, and comfort them so, as they are rendred unapt to admit of Arthritick Fluxions. These two are especially 〈…〉〈…〉 to you, because neither the Gout newly aontracled, nor the most inveterate, if not 〈◊◊〉〈◊◊〉 this requires an external Cure, viz. the Apertion of the Skin, of which afterward, can 〈◊〉〈◊〉 abide, after the use of those, yet the Divine Benediction, with the Physitians p••∣dence, must always concurr; otherwise these, and all other things, may be of 〈◊〉〈◊〉. ••y 〈◊〉〈◊〉 Pills have hitherto been common to none, or to very fen, they are 〈◊〉〈◊〉 by John Rhenan in his Key and Manuduction to Paracelsus his works, which is 〈◊〉〈◊〉 an∣•• to his Chymotechnick Disputation, set forth under the Title of Solis è put••o emer∣gentis, page 18, 19. whence these may properly be hereto transferred, for they are there ex∣••ly described, and without any difficulty posited. For the external cure of the Knotted 〈◊〉〈◊〉 I commend my Playster described in Practica Chymiatrica, page; whichly reselv∣ing doth not only asswage the dolour, but also extracts the Tephaceous matter, or Coagulated Tartar, from the Joynts, the Skin being gently opened. Hereto also pertains Liquor of 〈◊〉〈◊〉.

Liquor of Sope.

℞ Venetian Sope, cut it, and on it pour good Spirit of Wine, Distill it once or twice, repouring on the same Spirit, leave it in a hot place, and afterward Filter it through Paper; it will be like Oyle, of a brown or dark-red colour, with it anoint the affected part, and great ease will speedily follow. Some boil root of white Hellebore, with Oyle of Peter, and anoint the dolorous part therewith, whereby the pain is pre∣sently removed. Inwardly a more excellent cannot be given than Tincture of Antimony. See Practica, &c. page.

Nephritick.

There are divers kinds of the Stone (a), in degrees and number of parts different; all take their beginning from the more subtil impute part of Aliments, apt for Coagu∣lation, after separation from the more benigne Alimentary food, and by the benefit of the Spirits, or supervenient heat of the parts are rendred absolute. Acquiring divers forms, according to the variety of matter, from whence they proceed, and according to the manifold diversity of the parts, wherein they are generated, produce Symptomes conformable thereto, and in great affinity conjoyned therewith.

From strong Digestion the Stone is eas••y generated. * 1.107 No weak Digestion hath ever produced the Stone, unless in debilitate Dige∣stion, by strong expuisive force, it be expell'd, and not separated: There is no man in whom Tartar is not found, (which the Spirit of Salt is wont to Coagulate) and which Purgations do not remove.

Care must be taken, that sharp Medicaments be not exhibited to those afflicted with the Stone, who are otherwise healthful.

Salt good against the Stone.

The virtue of Remedies against the Stone (b), faith Paracelsus, is not placed in their longitude, but only in the true preparation thereof, Therefore ℞ of

• Crabs Eyes,
• Stone of the Microcosme (c),
• ...

• Judaick Stone,
• Stone of the Lynx,
• of the Spunge,
• of the Eagle,
• of Crystall,
• of Flints,
• of Ciprine-stones, taken out of Perch-fishes.

Of these what quantity you please, dissolve in distill'd Vinegar (d), repeating the Aflusion often, till all be dissolved, and from them, by abstracting the Vinegar, prepare a Salt.

This Salt being first often edulcorated, and purified with Rain-water (viz. by dis∣solving, filtring, and evaporating) is used either by it self, or resolved in other liquor.

Crusted stones, such as Crabs-eyes and Ciprine-stones, need not calcination, for they are easi••y dissolved in Vinegar, as Pearls and Corals.

But the flinty, as Crystall, Flint, Judaick-stone, Stone of Lynx, of the Spunge, and of the Eagle, must first be Calcined with Sulphur and Salt Nitre, as is above described in Liquors of Gems, afterward dissolved with Turpentinate Vinegar, and the Salt Edul∣corated, kept for use.

From these Specifick-stones, by reason of the various forms of their Signatures, you will have a universal Remedy against the Stone and Tartarous Diseases.

Every one of the above named Specificks, rightly prepared, is sufficient, being apply∣ed according to its known Signature.

Montanus (e) thinks Crystall to be Paracelsus his Ludum-humani, because it contains in it self all Anatomy, Signature, and Cure of the Tartar in the Microcosme. It is im∣possible in curing this Distemper, that all Species thereof should particularly be known; for of the Stone and Tartar there are more than five hundred kinds, every of which doth want its peculiar Specifick Remedy.

Use, Virtues, and Dose of the Salt.

In all kinds of the Stone, in what Parts or Members soever they be.

Dose for preservation, from ℈ j. to ℈ij. in convenient Syrup, every quarter of the Moon.

Dose of curation, ℈ij. to ʒj. in Specifick-waters, as of Rest-harrow, Saxifrage, Pim∣pernel, wild Alexander.

To Women it is given in Water of Melissa or Juniper-berries.

Two Observations.

1. Note. This Salt must be very often Dissolved and Coagulated, lastly, Digested with the best Spirit of Wine, and abstracted strongly in Ashes, re-iterating the labour, so the Salt is made Volatile (f). For after every putrefaction ℥ss. of Salt ascends. That Essence of Wine, according to Paracelsus, ought not to be separated from the Volatile Salt, that it may the more powerfully operate upon the interior Tartar. For when the Alcohol of Wine is fermented with the virtue of the Stones, then it obtaineth the pow∣er of resolving the Stone in the Body of Man, as Alcohol of Wine fortified with Tar∣tar, is said to extract a redness from Gold and Coralls.

2. * 1.108 Let no man doubt of their effects, because Flinty-stones are first Calcined with Salt-peter, that they may the better be dissolved by the Radicate Vinegar above exprest, otherwise their Solution could not be effected. For Crude (g) Salt Nitre purified, with Sulphur, with a little

Saffron, Mace, and Powder of Citron-stones, in the Disease of the Stone, is a most efficacious Remedy.

• (a) Of generation of the Stone. See Anselmus Boetius of Boodt, lib. 2. page 302.
• (b) Viz. of the Reins and Bladder.
• (c) Drawn out by medicine, or cut out.
• (d) Or radicate.
• (e) Strigensis.
• (f) This comes forth with the Spirit of Wine by Retort.
• (g) It is a most certain and efficacious Remedy, viz. if to ℈ j. of Nitre, be added of powder of Ciprine-stones six granes, of Mace ten granes, of Saffron five granes, and all well mixt to gether.

More Nephritick Specificks in expelling the Stone have been prepared; * 1.109 as, 1. Oyle of Crabs eyes, the preparation whereof see Practica Chymia∣trica, page

A Specifick also is thus prepared in form of Powder: From yellow Scoria's of Regulus of Antimony, with Wine extract Sulphar of Antimony, as much as you please; ••ibe that pow∣der (as oft as you think good) with Wine of Sulphur of Antimony, and as often gently dry it, till it have acquired also a yellow colour, which keep in a hot place. Of this, from three granes to six, exhibited in a conventent Vehicle, either in Wine, or Broth, or else in Water of Rest-harrow, Radish, Horse-taile, Pimpernel, or Wild Alexander, do happily move the Belly, and together with the Urine expell the Stone.

2. Is a famous Nephritick prepared of those hard knots which are wont to grow upon Eglantine, or the Dog, or wild Rose, by the Germans called, * 1.110 Sch••ffapssel, Schlassluntizen, they grow in the extreamitres of certain sproutes of the same tree in Autumn, and they remain till after Winter, being cut in the middle they are hard and tough, in their center for the most part are found little worms, and sometimes instead of worms flyes and spiders, Paracelsus in his Herbary calls it, the expulsion of my Stone; for there is not among Vegetables any thing more powerful to expelevery kind of the Stone, the virtue whereof Paracelsus experimented in his own Body, and therefore gave it that name. Donzellinus in Consilliis Gatonis makes mention there∣of Consil. 148. The preparation of them, yet the powder should first be gently sprink∣led with some drops of Oyle of Tartar made per deliquium, and so the whole Essence may more happily be extracted. Dose from ℈ss. to ℈ j. in convenient liquor re-iterated often. The description hereof see more in Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition, page

3. Famous is that Lithontripon of Millepedes, of which Dioscorides lib. 2. chap. 34. or Asella's, or rather, by us called Hog-line, Onisks, that is, th••se worms, which are under or about Water-tubs, and also in Wine-Cellars, breeding from the Stones of the Walls, and from their multitude of feet they are called Mille-pedes. These worms are thus prepared into a Medicine.

Powder of Onisks.

℞ Of Onisks, what quantity you please, wash them diligently with Wine, after∣ward in a new Earthen Glassed-pot, covered on the top, and well luted, dry them in an Oven, that they may be reduced to Powder very subtilly; Imbibe the Powder with Wine, let it Imbibe as much as it can, afterward dry it, and again Imbibe it, this do three or four times. Lastly, again reduce it to Powder and Imbibe ℥j. of this Powder, with a little Water of Strawberries, and a dram of Oyle of Salt, then dry it, and re∣duce it again to Powder. This keep in a Glass or Silver Vessel, admirably well closed from all impurity. This Powder is useful in most grievous dolours of the Stone, most

vehemently afflicting, especially in the Bladder, either by reason of the magnitude or multitude thereof; the use of this is very noble and most efficacious. This prepared Powder may be thus administred; from ℈iiij. to ʒj. with ℥vj. to ℥x. of the Decoction of••fed Vetches, and ℥ss. of Spirit of Wine; give this upon an empty stomach every day or every other day for twenty or more days together, always before the Exhibi∣tion hereof, applying an emollient Clyster, and diligently providing through the whole course of the Cure, that the Belly be kept Soluble. For the most part it is wont to happen, especially at first, and in those whose temperament is more hot and dry, that the whole body is hot and feverish, and also very thirsty, with dolour in the breast; this is occasioned by the operation of the Medicine upon the Stone it self, which it wonder∣fully resolves, and by a thickish filth exterminates; therefore prudently the Patient must be appointed to abstain from all hot things, Wine, and Aromaticks, and a conve∣nient order of Diet observed; but to quench the Thrist care must be taken, therefore in this case the only thing proper and excellent, is a Julep made of Waters of Bean∣flowers, and of Strawberry-flowers, of each ℥vj. tempered with Spirit of Salt to a grateful ••arpness, or with ℈ jss. of Lap••-prunelia. The Urine the first days of the Cure is wont to come forth in small quantity, and very thick, but afterward more a∣boundantly and happily all impurities of the Bladder are ex••erminated. This Medi∣cine hath been very often proved. In Chollerick Persons it must be given in smaller Dose, or but every other day. 4. The Oyle or Liquor of ••rystal is by many commended, as the only Remedy in dissolving and expelling the Stone from out of the humane body, which may be prepared in the same manner, * 1.111 as is above described i•• Liquors of Gems; it indeed in this case is very profitable, but in its administration singular pruderce is required; for this Liquor is nei∣ther to be given much at once, nor continually especially when the Nature is languish∣ing. Therefore from ten granes thereof to sixteen drops, may scarcely with safety be given at once, nor that for any days together but leisurely, viz. not till the operation of the medicament successively be finished, and the scope of the Cure (which we would it should) do require it. 5. Paracelsus of Diseases ••rising from ••artar, in his Treatise 2. chay. 4. tom. 34. in a wonderful manner commends the preparation of Ludum-huma∣ni, but hath no where left its genuine preparation. Therefore I have candidly delivered it in Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition, page.

Hydropick.

Our Aliments, Meat, and Drink, have in them three Excrements, one is Water, the other Sulphur, the third Salt or Tartar. If this Salt, the medium of the other two, from the Astra••fire, conjoyned with its own proper Elementary fire, be injured (a), then from that resolution of Salt, the Dropsie is made and generated.

An Hydropick Purging Specific••.

℞ Of

• Roots of black Hellebore gathered in due time (b) ℥iij.
• Note, That from the Hellebore (c), in the preparation of the Essence, the vene∣mous (d) scum must be diligently separated.
• Colloquintida (e), ℥ij.

Extract an Essence with Spirit of Wine, and then separate the Spirit from it, to the consistency of Honey. Of this ℞ four granes, Mercury precipitate with Oyle of Sul∣phut (f) two granes; mix these, and make them up in form of Pills. Exhibit them three mornings together (g), afterwards take Flowers of Sulphur, thrice sublimated with Vitriol three parts, and add it to the extracted Essence of Crocus Martis; this Es∣sence

is best extracted from prepared ••recus Ma••tis, by the benefit of C••yle of Vitrio•• in digestion, with which a good quantity of common Water must be mixed, and atter∣ward from it strongy abst••acted that the extracted Powder may re•• prose. Of this mixt Powder ex••ibit ℥ss. in Conserve of Roses, in the morning, at noon, and in the evening. Sweat must be provoked with Oyle (h) of Guaiacum rectified with Trea∣tle-water (i). Dry and convenient meats must be ••aren, drink must be springly taken, what is, must be Wormwood (k) Wine Chalybeat (l).

(a) Dissolved.

(b) In the Month of October.

(c) True black Styriack.

(d) Roots of Austriack Hellebore, send not forth such a S••um.

(e) Of that which hath been kept some years, not fresh, and freed from its K••nels.

(f) As is abovesaid.

(g) Yet so, as always the latter Deses, be double, or tr••ble as much as the precipitate Mer∣cury.

(h) The Spirit is more converient, nor is it so ingrat••ul.

(i) Mixtura simplex.

(k) Also funiper-wine, or a decoction of Juniper-berries.

(l) Purging Specificks in the Drosie are very many. The most excellent of which we shall here rehearse. Our Author above, among the virtues of precipitate Mercury, attributes to it this, that in the Dropsie it is an Appropriate Remedy, having in it self a property of expel∣ling the whey-like humor, which is undoubtedly true; and moreover in this Hydropick Speci∣sick, he joyns it with the Extract of black Hellebore and Colequintida, that their virtues may be rendred more strong in expelling, and also the doses of precipitate Mercury, for their more commodious exhibiting he appoints to be made up in Pills. Therefore this preci∣pitate Mercury, is by him highly praised and commended, and not without cause, for it pow∣erfully helps in this case. Of like virtue is Mercurius vitae, or Flowers of Butter of Anti∣mony, of which above, if from four granes to twelve thereof, be exhibited for three days to∣gether in extract of Hellebore and Colequintida; they happily expell the resolved Salt. But afterward Sweats and Wrine must be provoked, with a decoction of Sarsaparilla, Lignum San∣ctum, or root of Colts-foot, adding always a little Spirit of Tartar, or other Diaphoreticks and Diureticks, of which above; but especially adding Arcanum of Wormwood, or Carduus Benedictus. But this is to be noted, that the exhibiting of Mercurius vitae three days toge∣ther, in those of ripe age, is often wont to cause the falling down of the Fundament, which is after∣ward rarely, or at most very difficultly cured. Yet it is neaful in cure of the Dropsie, that such Purgations be adhibited in the beginning, but afterward Diureticks and Hydroticks must succeed. For otherwise, viz. 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉, this will happen, the Whey, or Watery humidity will all be devolved to the Reins Urinal Passages, from whence afterward, by reason of aggra∣vation, very often most pertinacious Symptomes are wont to arise. Moreover in preparation of the Extract of Root of black Hellebore, it will be more safe instead of Spirit of Wine, to take Wine it self, with which the Root must only be gently Boiled without noise, and this done with fresh Wine, so long as until all the Essencified force be Extracted from the Root, afterward by evaporating or distilling reduce the Extract to the thickness of Honey. For Spirit of Wine, by reason of its attraction, which it rather acts upon the Sulphur, then the Mercurial liquor, in which the purging virtue consists, is less profitable, therefore Wine is better.

Extract of the Root of Esula minor described by Ruland in his Centuries, being very often by him commended: It is indeed very efficacious; And is prepared in the following man∣ner.

Ruland's Extract of Root of Esula.

℞ Of the Roots of Esula minor, such as are sold in Shops, boil them gently with simple Water, take off the Scum, till no more will rise, remove it from the fire, pour off the Water and when strained keep it for use, and pour on other fresh Water, and again boil them; all the Water collected, exhale to the thickness of Honey, afterward temper it with Spirit of Wine, and in a Vessel well closed, keep it in a warme place, that so the adjected Spirit of Wine by gentle Evaporation may be removed. Of this Extract is given from ℈ j. to ℈iij. in Wine, or Whey of Milk. It happily expells the Water between the Skin. In this manner purgations are instituted, to which others may also be added; such are, first Diaturbith with Rubarb in a solid form; also Tro∣chur's of Alhand••, from which by Extraction only with Spirit of Malmesie wine Ru∣land's Golden Spirit of life is made; for these in like manner may be helpful to Extract the Water, or resolved Salt. These following from a certain propriety help in the Dropsie, as first Water of Earth-Worms, which is thus made.

Water of Earth-norms.

1. ℞ Of Earth-worms, which are found in turning up the Earth, what quantity you please, purge them with Moss that grows upon trees, by putting them alive with the Moss into an earthen-pot, by the same Moss, often changed they will cleanse themselves from a limpurities; this must be done with fresh Moss twice or thrice; afterward feed them for sometime with the Yolk of an Egge boiled hard, and in a clean earthen-pot sprinkle it upon them, which they will devour, and by eating it be changed into a yel∣lowish colour. Then put these Worms into a Glass or Test, with a very straight Ori∣fice, but at bottome broad, close the Vessel diligently, and work it all over with Dough of a convenient thickness round about, that it may be like Bread ready for Baking, and in like manner leave it to Bake with Bread in an Oven; when it is cold remove the Bread, and in the Glass, you will find the Worms changed to a most excellent Water, with very few Feces setled to the bottome, which throw away, but the pure Water keep.

Dose half a Spoonful, with Syrup of Cinamon, which is made by extracting the Ci∣namon with Malmesie-wine, and afterward with Sugar reduced to the Consistency of a Syrup, but this Dose must be often repeated.

2. Green dung of Geese, the weight of 3j. with one Spoonful of the Distill'd U∣rine of a Goat or Calf, being drunk, and the Dose repeated often, wonderfully drys. For this is manifest in all of them, that is, wheresoever Geese-dung, and Goats, or Calves-urine falls upon the Earth, they cause that place to be wholly dry and parched, in like manner therefore it takes away the superfluous humidity in the Body.

3. Salt of Frogs and Toads, from four granes to six, often drunk in Wine. Powder of Toads, made of Toads, exceedingly dryed in an Oven, and as it were calcined, ʒss. of which given in Wine, or other Liquor, wonderfully by Urine expells the Dropsie, as is sufficiently manifested by experience; since the first Inventor hereof, even at the point of Death with this disease, was to admiration restored to his pristine state of health.

4. In the Timpany, of admirable use is Arcanum of Cumin, or of Carraways Phi∣losophically prepared, if after the use of other more gentle purgations, (otherwise the disease is exesperated) some drops of this, with Sudorificks, or else with other Speci∣ficks, be often drunk.

Dysenterical.

If the Digestion be good, and there be no Separation, then follows the Dysente∣ry (a).

If Separation be (b), and no Digestion (c), then the Lientery.

If neither Separation, nor Digestion, then the Diarrhaea.

If putrefaction of matter of the Stomach (d) be, then follows a Flux of the Pelly, with various colours.

A Dysenterick Powder of admirable virtue.

℞

• Amber,
• Sanguis Draconis (e), the Stone Haematitis,
• Red Corals,
• Seeds of Purcelane,
• of Plantane,
• of Anthora,
• Root of Tormentil,
• Terra (f) Srigensis, of each ℥ij.
• Nutmegs in number four.
• Cinnamon ℥ss.
• Crocus Martis (h),
• Talk calcined,
• Mother of Pearl calcined,
• Bones of the Microcosme calcined, of each ℥j.

Grind the Stones together upon a Porphyrystone to most subtil sine flower, after∣ward from all the rest beaten very small, with the Flower of Stones conjoyned and mixed, according to Art make a Powder (i).

Virtues, Ʋse and Dose.

In all dolorous defluxions of the Belly, from what cause soever they take their be∣ginning, and although diuturnal.

In the Dysentery, Lientery, and Haemorthagia of the Nosthrils. In Sanguinary Fluxes of Women, although great and contumacious, also in such as are with Child. For in some it presently stops the in ordinate flux, in others, by repeating the same Dose some hours after, long after meat, or the following day in the morning, it very seldome needs be repeated the third time, it delivers Women from that evil, although it be very grie∣vous.

Dose from ʒj. to ʒjss. or ʒij. with ℥iij. or ℥iiij. of distill'd liquor of Plantane.

Externally in the Dysentery the following Playster is profitably applyed to the Re∣gion of the Belly.

℞ Treacle, and Terra Sigillata of each a like quantity make a Playster, and apply it blood-warme.

(a) The Archeus of the Stomach, contains in it self a virtue, and nature of separating the edoriferous from the fetid, the evil from the good. What is good brings no detriment; but what is evil, only is cause thereof. There is no Food which hath not in it fetid, and im∣mature Sulphur, and that is not of a laxative and elementary nature. The office of the Sto∣•• 〈…〉〈…〉

parate these things, and to convert them 〈…〉〈…〉 and expell them. Dung is 〈…〉〈…〉, but the 〈◊〉〈◊〉 and immature Sulphur of Al••ments, for Nutriment unprofitable 〈…〉〈…〉 therefore the Stomach endeavour to 〈◊〉〈◊〉 more than is appointed by Separa∣•• 〈…〉〈…〉, that 〈◊〉〈◊〉 if beside the good and the bad, it go about to digest the immature Sul∣•• 〈…〉〈…〉 v••nome, which is separated from the Food, causes the Diar∣•• 〈…〉〈…〉 also end avour separation in the Spirits, th•• same causeth the Diarrhea, 〈…〉〈…〉 that separation is instituted, so is the disease of the Flux. If it move such 〈…〉〈…〉, as are not put into it, as wh•• ••t drans to it self the Nutriment of the parts, or the 〈…〉〈…〉 in the Blood, Flesh, and other Members, with that Appetite it causeth the Diseas in the body; for as soon as it draws the Nutriment from the Body, and whilst it 〈…〉〈…〉 to drink up its sincere Blood, it necessarily falls downward, and thince is caused the 〈…〉〈…〉. Therefore, as often as the Stomach languisheth with desire of ea••ing immature 〈…〉〈…〉 is captivated with too much pleasure of separation, and this it endea∣•• 〈…〉〈…〉 parate one from another, by which too much separation the Flux of the body unavoid∣•• 〈…〉〈…〉 follow.

If nothing 〈◊〉〈◊〉 separated and d••gested, the Lientery is caused there from. If there be no 〈…〉〈…〉, and yet digestion, an immouerate Diar••e•• of Excrements by the Belly is caused.

〈…〉〈…〉 flow forth by S••edge, it is called a white D••sentery.

If there 〈…〉〈…〉, that is slomy durg cleaving to the soldings of the interiors, and fat 〈◊〉〈◊〉 and aboundantly be evacuated with the Excrements, it is called also a white Dysen∣tery.

If by Ʋrine, the drink undigested, be copiously expell'd, it is called Diabetes.

Sulph••rous diseases, with no Salt, are rightly cured by Mercury alone, unless some accident interveen; or by uniting and mixing Sulphur therewith, that defect may be supplyed. Sul∣phurous dung is corrected, and the Archeus of the Stomach comforted, by the use of perfect Sulphur only. These Nature needs in this disease, with which an Astringent is wont to be joyned from the commixtion of these, a Specifick of Sulphur is made, which compleates a per∣feet Cure; if any thing lye resolved in the Intestines, that with a Clyster of sweet Milk, may easily be expell'd.

(b) It must be read, if neither Separation.

(c) Read, if there is no Separation and yet Digestion.

(d) Without Separation of the Stomach.

(e) Red gum.

(f) Sigillata.

(h) Or of that which the Author afterward teaches. Note. In the Dysentery, Astringents are not to be used 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 as is Crocus Martis taken in the beginning.

(i) This Dysenterick powder of our Author, is compounded of many crude things, indeed it is constructive, but it seems not at all to be Specifick. For so many crude things conjoyned to∣gether cannot be Specifick, because such only are called Specificks, which from their Essences, or Species (for their Species and Matter in Medicine, contrary the distemper) constitute a middle Ens, which by its own propriety repugnes the disease, yet to Nature is exceeding friend∣ly. Therefore as there can be no Ens, unless made by Separation, so Specificks without that cannot be existant, nor truly can they be so called.

Moreover in Fluxes of the Belly, especially in malignant constringing Fluxes, respect should not so much be had to Restrictives, as to Confortatives; without which there is very often great error committed, and the disease not asswaged, but aggravated. Other Specificks therefore are to be used. In this case of great use are,

1. * 1.112 Essence or Tincture of Emralds, the preparation of which I have de∣livered in Practica Chymiat. page. Of which from six drops to ten, ex∣hibited in Water or Arcanum of Plantane, or Tormentil, resist all fluxes of the Belly, but especially they cure the Dysentery.

2. A more excellent Dysenterick is Sulphur of Sol, which from its 〈◊〉〈◊〉 propriety mightily helps in the resolved Sulphur of the 〈◊〉〈◊〉, * 1.113 if exhibited in Water of Mint, Torm••, and other apprepr••ates; the description hereof I have faithfully communicated, in Practica Chymiatrica of our Edi∣tion, page.

3. The 〈◊〉〈◊〉 performs, and indeed with great felicity, the English Aurum potabile, * 1.114 the virtue of which is wonderfully in abating all Flaxes of the Belly. The description thereof is also extant in Practica C••ymi∣attica, page.

4. In Diuturnal or Dysenterick fluxes, taking their beginning from the Liver, wonderful profitable is Salt of ••orals, * 1.115 made by simple Resol••∣ing in Vinegar, and from thence certain times revoked, and at length ex∣hi••ted ℈ j, or ℈ jss. in Water of Peneroyal, or Plantane 〈◊〉〈◊〉, and repeated often if also other things p••rtaining to diet be diligentl•• ••served.

5. The same performs Laudanum Opiat of my discription above delivered; its use be∣ing seasonably abhibited it may properly be commended with the former.

(k) Also this fomentation in the Dysentery, externally 〈◊〉〈◊〉, is very profitable. ℞

• ...Werme∣wood,
• ...Mint,
• ...Roses, of each one handful.
• ...Calamus Aromatick,
• ...Galangal,
• W••rmeseed, of each ʒij.
• ...Roots of round Aristol chy, number 6.

Cut, mix and boile these with Vinegar and Wine. This Vinegar take up with a large Spunge or in it ••mbibe a piece of Bread tosted, and apply it to the Region of the Ventricle; this wonderfully helps.

Essence of Crocus Martis.

℞ The blew Scoria (a) of Iron (at Norimberge, where Steel-plates are made, the best may be had) shining like Glass, rejected in those places, where Minera of Iron is melt∣ed, grind it to a very fine Powder, put it in a Glass, and upon it pour most sharp distill'd Wine Vinegar, set it in moderate heat for fourteen days, and the Vinegar will be ting∣ed with a red colour, Filter it, and Abstract it in Balnco, the remaining red matter Edul∣corate with Rain-water, Abstract the Water, and pour on more, repeating the labour three or four times, that the savour of the Vinegar may wholly be removed. Also it may first in a Pot placed in hot Sand, be a little Calcined, keeping it always stirring that the sharpness of the Vinegar may vanish, and afterward Edulcorated with the Wa∣ter, as aforesaid. If all be rightly performed, part thereof afterward placed in a Cel∣lar upon a Marble, will be resolved into an Oyle. This Essence of Crocus is far more efficacious than the vulgar ••rocus Martis, in Reverberation made per se by putting a rod of Iron or Steel into a Glass Furnace, or by moistning Plates of Steel with Vinegar, and afterward in a Reverberatory, reverberating them to a redness, that they may not turn black.

Virtues of the Essence of Crocus Martis.

1. It is profitable in resisting the Menses, and other unseasonable Fluxes.

2. It helps in the white defluxions of Women.

3. Gonorthea.

4. Hemrodes.

5. Dysentery and Diarrhea.

6. In incontinency of Urine (b).

7. In Haemorrhagia internal, and external; if of this from ℈ j. to ʒss. thickned with Juice of Quinces, or taken with ʒitj. of Conserve of Roses, or a little of it sprinkled upon the blood flowing out of the Wound, are of admirable virtue; although shavings of Mushrums growing out of Beeches (c), do far more efficaciously stop all external Flux of Blood, almost to a miracle.

8. In all deplorable obstructions of the Liver and Spleen. But it is needful, that those which take this, be first purged with attenuating and opening Medicines. To those that are troubled with obstructions of the Spleen, in Water of Citerach, Maiden∣hair, Tamarisk (d). In affects of the Liver, in Water of Intybus, Succory, Agrimo∣ny; it helps in Spitting blood.

9. In dislolute Diseases, as the Dropsie, and others, where Consolidation is needful.

10. It corroborates the Ventricle, and takes away nauseating, being taken in Con∣serve of Roses, or rich Wine.

Dose.

From eight granes to ten, twelve, or fifteen, in Red-wine, Water of Plantane, Shep∣herds-purse, Tormentil, or in Conserve of Wallwort.

(a) It is found, da man Riesen schmelizet.

(b) In Diabetes.

(c) The Beech-tree, being cut at the Root below the ground, and afterward well moistned with hot water, mixt with ferment, in a few days produce, Mushrums, grateful to the taste, Brutling, Birckesch Wemme, which being dryed, and reduced to powder, stop all exter∣nal Haemorrhagia The same performes the Constellate Fly, breeding in the Craniums of Men that are Hanged, or Break upon a Wheele.

(d) Of Fearnbrake.

Venereal.

A Confortative Vegetable, from the description of Paracelsus (a) with addition.

Essence of Satyrion.

As Rubarb by a little boiling, loseth its purging virtue; so also Satyrion (b) by dry∣ing; for although the root dryed be extracted with Spirit of Wine, yet its operation is found to be in-efficacious; and experience proves, that a Water distill'd from the root thereof green doth more powerfully operate, then powder of the dry root. Therefore from the root, while it is filled with its own moisture, may be drawn forth a virtue in this manner.

℞ First, Choice roots of all the Species of Cynosorchis, juicy, and full, gathered in the Spring, what quantity you please, beat them in a Marbel Mortar. Note, That al∣ways one of the two Testicles, viz. that which is weak, soft, and withered, must be thrown away, because by a contrary virtue (which Paracelsus calls Saturnine) it represses and extinguishes the venereal faculty: Add to the roots one, or two (c) pieces of new, and most white Simnel-bread, mix all in a Stone Mortar diligently, and to cleanse it

from its claminess, pour on a sufficient quantity of Malmesy-wine, * 1.116 afterward in a Vessel, with a Blind-head; set it to digest in Balneo (a) with most gentle heat: After this hath been digested for a month or two, express the Juice with a Press, (Calcine the Feccs, and ex∣tract a pure Salt, (e) in tast sweet, not urinaceous, as other Salts of Vegetables are wont to be) and when strained, put it again into a Vessel, with a Blind-head, and as before, set it in Digestion for two months, then a most yellow Liquor (sometimes also red) will be Separated on the Su∣perficies, the impure Feces remaining divided in the bottom, which reside below in form of Hypostasy, or Sediment. The Liquor, Separated by Inclination, keep for use; to which add its proper Salt (f), and a little Salt of Pearls (g), also one or two drops of Oyle of Cinnamon, Mace and Nutmegs, so the Medicament will be rendred more grate∣fal and efficacious. Aurum-potabile may be added (h), if that which is true, and ge∣nuine, and not contuminated, or corrupted with Corrosives, can be had (i).

Virtues, Ʋse, and Dose.

In these Roots of various Species, a wonderful Signature is to be found, almost of all external Members of the whole Body, and of both Sexes. They therefore, not im∣properly are believed to comfort the whole humane Body. Phaedro calls this Root red Mumy, and faith it hath a singular 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 with the Microcosme. The Extract of these is one of the principal Confortatives of the whole Body (k): In Comforting Venus it is a most excellent Medicament, and is given with good success, in cold and ma∣leficiate Bodies. The same powerfully restores lost virility in the Aged.

Dose from ℈ j. to ℈ij, and ℈iij. in Muskadine, or Malmesy-wine, at the time of go∣ing to Bed. Or it may be mixed with Conserve of Roses, of which may be given the quantity of a Filberd nut, drinking after it a draught of Malmesy wine or Muskadirse.

(a) Paracelsus, lib. ʒ. of Long Life, chap. 11. mentions Extraction of Root of Satyrion, which in his Herbary he otherwise calls Buteomen, but in short, and obscure words. Or∣chidum Candied, and other Medicina•• Species, are also known to be much commended in exciting Venus. If therefore the vulgar preparations of them, and Waters distill'd there from, be so powerful, of how much more efficacious virtue would their Essences or Arcanums be? Our Author here hath diligently explicated the Essence of Satyrion, according to the mind of Patacelsus, to which he hath also given his name. But more excellent is the Arca∣num of the same Root, Philosophically prepared, in the same manner, as above in Vegetable Panchymagogon, and hitherto often in others I have expresly declared.

(b) Viz. Red.

(c) Half, or a third part.

(d) Rather in Horse-dung.

(e) The Extraction of Salts from Vegetables, is commonly thus made, when from the Ashes of them, by the benefit of common-water, a Lixivium is made, and from the Lixivium eva∣porated, a Salt; which is afterward purified, either by melting in the fire (yet thus it loseth much of its virtue) or by many Solutions, and Coagulations, often repeated. But this prepa∣ration of Salts of Vegetables is not very genuine, for they easily melt, and contract a Ʋrinous and Lixivious odour and taste; moreover, I know not, but with them they may retain the Nature of Salt of Tartar, to which they also come very near, and from it, either by taste or odour, are difficultly distinguished. Therefore our Author rightly advises, that the prepara∣tion of Salt of Satyrion may be Legitimate, viz. that it savour nothing at all of them.

The way of preparing Crystalline Salts of Vegetables, or transparent like Nitre.

℞ Ashes of any kind of Vegetable, with an equal part of Powder of choice Sul∣phur, Calcine or Burn them in a Fire not very gentle, so all the Lixivious fat from the Ashes will perish with the Sulphur. Then of these Ashes, with common or proper Water, draw forth a Salt, by Distilling the Extractions to a skinniness, and afterward setting them in a cold place to Crystallize. As much Sulphur as Ashes must be taken. These Salts are best of all, and do wonderfully operate, nor do they taste at all like Lixivium. So Salt of Wormewood, in this manner prepared, purges the impurities of the Ventricle, and Breast by Vomiting; if ℈ j ʒss. thereof be Exhibited in ℥ij. of Water. Salt of Imperatory, made the same way from the Roots, Exhibited from four granes to eight in Juice of Elder-berries, takes away all Fevers.

Another way.

℞ Ashes of any kind of Vegetable, and disolve it leisurely in distill'd Vinegar, for∣tisyed with a small quantity of Aqua fortis, the Solution temper with a sufficient quan∣tity of distill'd Common-water, or of simple pure Fountain-water, Filter and Evapo∣rate it, till the Superficies of the Solution begin to be skin'd; leave it in a cold place that it may Crystallize, gather the Crystals, and wash them in cold Water, gently dry, and keep them; or else by grinding reduce them to Powder. These Salts are pure, having a sweet taste, not melted in the Fire.

(f) Before prepared in the said manner.

(g) Or Magistery.

(h) The English is in this case very powerful.

(i) It would be most efficacious, if to the Ingredients appointed by our Author, a little Es∣sencified Amber be added, viz. to ℥j. of Liquor of Satyrion, ʒij. of Essence of Amber.

(k) Therefore worthily also may be numbred with Confortative Specificks.

(l) From ℈ss. to ℈ j. if Amber be admixt. Otherwise to Conserve Chastity of admirable use is burning Spirit of Saturne, of which below. Also Sugar of Saturn; for if four or six drops be put into the Navel, and the Yard anointed therewith, the desire of Women (in Men) is deminished. Which if again you would augment, use a dry Bath, and anointing of the Na∣vel with Oyle of Nutmegs.

(m) Other Venereal Specificks are also given, to excite the Venereal Faculty in the weak and impotent. Many of this kind have been carried about. Excellent is this following, which is also attributed to Paracelsus.

℞ Of

A Venereal Specifick.

• Castor,
• Galangal,
• Mace,
• Cloves,
• Anise,
• Long-pepper,
• Venetian Borax, of each ʒij.
• Boletus Cervini, ʒjss.
• Savory,
• Root of Satyrion,
• Valerian, of each ʒj.
• Stinx of the Sea without a taile,
• Aron,
• Cardamum, of each ʒss.

Mix and reduce these to a most fine Powder, which temper with Essence of Amber a third part, make this up into Pills with Spirit of Wine. Dose ℈ss. or ℈ j. leisurely

swallowed, being first suffered to dissolve in the Mouth. Moreover in these, and the live Venerea•• Specificks, care must be taken, least violently, and through the blind force of desire the Body be destroyed; for sometimes such Medicaments render the Nature so strong, as that the Soul with the Life also, are together expell'd. Too much of any thing is an Enemy to Nature.

2. Powerful to excite slowness, or debility of Copulation, is Oyle of Nutmegs, if some of it in a dry Bath, be diligently and strongly chafed into the Navel. For it is a Consortative of the whole Nature, and of the Marrow also in the Bones.

3. The Dung of a Partridge, dissolved in the Gall of the same, and the Glande of the Yard anointed therewith, encreases the Venereal Faculty in a wonderful manner.

4. Venus being in Leo, dig up a Root of Satyrion, and mix it with Oy••e of Juniper, drink certain drops of this mixture, and you will perceive its operation.

5. Roots of Satyrian Candied, these were used by the Elector Ernestus Coloniensis.

Venenate.

I. Treacle of Mumy.

OF Mumy (a) only is made the most excellent Remedy against all kinds of Ve∣nomes.

First, A Tincture of Mumy is prepared in this manner.

Chuse the Carcase of a red Man (b), whole (c) clear without blemish, of the age of twenty four years (d), that hath been Hanged, Broke upon a Wheel, or Thrust-through, having been for one day and night exposed to the open Air, in a serene time.

This Mumy (e), from the two Luminaries (f), once illuminate and constellate (g), cut into small peices or slices, and sprinkle on them Powder of Myrrh, and of Aloes, but a very little, (otherwise it will be too bitter) afterward by Macerating, Imbibe them for certain days in Spirit of Wine, hang them up a little (h), and again Imbibe them (i), then hang them up to dry in the Air; this so dryed will be like Flesh hardned in Smoak, and be without stink. Afterward with Spirit of Wine, or Spirit of Elder∣flowers, according to art extract a most red Tincture (k).

Also Oyle Olives may (l) a part with the dryed Mumy (for the moisture (m) in dige∣stion causeth an intollerable Stinke) be Macerated for a Month, and so be Tinged there∣with; this Tinged Oyle Olive, may afterward at pleasure be added to the Tincture of Mumy, before it be mixed with the Treacle.

℞ Therefore of the Tincture or Extract of Mumy made with Spirit of Wine, from which the Spirit is afterward abstracted, half a pound.

• Treacle Andromach ℥iiij.
• Oyle Olives mumiat ℥ij.
• Salt of Pearls and Corals, of each ʒij.
• Terra sigillata ℥ij.
• Musk ʒj.
• Mix and digest these by Circulating for a Month.

Virtues, Ʋse, and Dose.

By this Treacle of Mumy very many Diseases are perfectly cured.

1. In the Pest, so great is its virtue, that if administred before Infection, there is thence forward no danger of venome, and who so useth ℈ j. hereof in the morning, will not be Infected that day.

〈…〉〈…〉 taken (n) in Treacle or in Water of Carduus∣••.

〈…〉〈…〉, Blanes, and the Pleurisie (o) ʒj. is administred. Then 〈…〉〈…〉 is ••ed, and who so attams that hour, as to take 〈…〉〈…〉 be certain of recovery.

〈…〉〈…〉 of 〈◊〉〈◊〉. Dose from ʒss. to ʒj. or ʒij. in urgent necessity. 〈…〉〈…〉 drunk poison, the said Dose in ℥j. or ℥ij. of Oyle (p) of Almonds, that 〈…〉〈…〉 V••mit, the Operation of the Medicine must be expected in Bed.

By this means all venomes of Beasts, or Minerals, may be expell'd.

(a) 〈…〉〈…〉 in this place our Author means not that Liquid matter which is found in 〈…〉〈…〉, in which Humane Bo••es, embalmed with Aromaticks, have been 〈…〉〈…〉 But according to Paraceisus it is the flesh of a Man, that perishes by 〈…〉〈…〉 for some time in the Air; its Extraction, but mistically, Para∣•• 〈…〉〈…〉 lib. ʒ. 〈◊〉〈◊〉 Long Life, chap. 10. It is otherwise by him called Mumia pa∣••.

〈…〉〈…〉 Al••pharmacons, which are here placed by our Author, are such as 〈…〉〈…〉 had, and therefore are worthy of all commendation. If there be other 〈…〉〈…〉 published, yet varying here from, are not worthy to be compared with them.

(b) Because in them the blood is more sincere, and gentle, and therefore more excellent. Note. Red 〈◊〉〈◊〉 are all Mercurial, and tend either to good or evil.

(c) Not ma••ed,

(d) Or there about.

(e) That is, Musculous flesh, of the Thighs, Breasts, Armes, and other parts.

(f) Sun and Moon.

(g) Viz. From the impression of the Luminaries.

(h) For six or ten days in the Sun.

(i) With the same Spirit of Wine, which is made of Elder-stowers, first ••ermented, aster∣ward in the m••nner of other Spirits Distill'd.

(k) By digesting.

(l) Some prepare Mummy, cut in pieces, but not very small, with Myrrh, and Epatick Aloes a part, not altogether, but piece by piece, without Spirit of Wine, or with Sublimed Flowers of Sulphur, with Saffron, Myrrh, and Aloes, and so leave it for a Month in some commodious place, that it may be dryed very leisurely; then with fresh Oyle Olive, for ano∣ther Month they putrefie it, Express it, and from the Oyle with Spirit of Wine, or of Elder, Extract a Tincture, which by Distilling off the adjected Spirit, they reduce to a Consistency.

(m) For so hath it been done by some, who putrefie fresh Mummy, not dryed, with Oyle Olive in a place moderately hot, but with so great a slink, as greater cannot be. This a∣••seth from the 〈◊〉〈◊〉 of that humidity freshly mixed with the Oyle; yet this by drying is removed, although ••t be afterward putrefied in Oyle, yet no evil savour is excited, being Circulated in the Winter in Balneo, in the Summer in the Sun.

(n) O, with Treacle-water, or Water of Meadowsweet.

(o) Malignant.

(p) Or, if the Patient abhor it, it may be given in other appropriate Water.

II. An Arcanum of Theophrastus, most excellent against every kind of venome, of which kind are Sublimate Mercury, Arsenick, Wolf-bane, Powder of the Adamant (a), Person of Spiders and Toads, Thora, the Brains of a Cat (b), Menstrues.

℞ The fresh blood of a Storke (c), as much as is contained in its Body, in a new Glass Cucurbit, Distill it in Balneo; the Water which comes forth diligently keep,

and the Coagulated Blood dry in a warm place, and grind it to Powder.

The Ventricle (d) in like manner must be dryed, and in a Crucible burnt so 〈◊〉〈◊〉 the Fire, as till it be reduced to Ashes, from which, with the Liquor of the 〈…〉〈…〉 ••ood Extract a Salt, which diligently keep, and afterward conjoyn with the 〈…〉〈…〉 Blood. Put this mixture into a Capacious Glass, and then add

• of most choice white Amber (e), ℥j.
• Red Corals, and Berries of Uva versa (f) (black and full ripe) dayed, and
• Pulverisate,
• Effence of Mummy (g),
• Root of Anthora, of each ℥ss.
• The Bezoar-stone (b), ʒvj.
• The best Treacle ℥jss.

These with Oyle (which is made from Pine-nuts, with strong Expression) incorpo∣rate, and mix all together, and then pour on so much Oyle, as may cover them three or four fingers; afterward the Orifice of the Vessel being diligently closed, set it in the Sun. The older this Composition is, it the better, and more powerfully operates.

Ʋse and Dose.

The use hereof is, that in all corporal venome, of it is given ℥ss. with a draught of Water, Wine, or which is better, in Milk blood-warm; after the taking this, there will scarcely be a sixt part of an hour past, before the Patient vomit up the substance of the taken venome (k), and be delivered from the danger thereof, who afterward maybe refresht, and strengthened with Confortatives. This is best done, if in fresh Milk (l) hot, powder of red (m) Corals be first taken once a day.

By this Arcanum some great Persons (n) intoxicated, have been restored to their pri∣stine health, after they had in vain used Essences, Monocerotis, and Treacle-waters, with innumeral other things of this kind.

(a) Whether Powder of the Adamant be venomous, see Boetius in his Treatise of Gems, chap. 2. lib. 2.

(b) It is venome when Cats seek after Venery.

(c) Of one, or more, young or old.

(d) Of the Storke.

(e) Oriental.

(f) Finbeer.

(g) Before made with Spirit of Wine.

(h) True, or Mineral.

(i) That is, externally taken.

(k) Either by Vomit, Siedge, or Sweat.

(l) First hot.

(m) ʒss. or, which is better, of Magistery ℈ j.

(n) Especially Count Lodowick of Nassaw, Brother of William Prince of Urania, who was intoxicated with poyson, by the Duke of Albany's Souldiers, and was not helped by any other Remedies; (I think it was with powder of Serpents, &c.) This was done at Berges in Hannovia.

III. * 1.117 Alcohol of Serpents (a) especially of Vipers, is a Remedy against all Poysons, as well 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉.

At 〈◊〉〈◊〉 excoriation, the intestines, Head and Tail being thrown away, (separate the 〈…〉〈…〉 intestines, and keep it for a singular Ophthalmick) the other flesh, with the 〈…〉〈…〉, after gentle drying, either per se, or in Balneo (c), is redu∣•• 〈…〉〈…〉 Alcohol, and in medicinal use, being taked into the Body, drives all the ve∣•• 〈…〉〈…〉, as the stone Theameaes expel••s Iron far from it self. If any 〈…〉〈…〉 acknowledge this Testimony and Experiment, this renders not the truth 〈…〉〈…〉 unless he can evince the contrary by Experience. This medicament 〈…〉〈…〉 bought for a great price, and by them confidently used, which they 〈◊〉〈◊〉 very well ••o, for never any Physitian by the use thereof hath at any time endan∣•• 〈…〉〈…〉 repute.

〈◊〉〈◊〉 from ʒss. to ʒj. in a draught of Malmesy-wine, in Broth or other generous Wine.

The efficacy of this Medicament begets not admiration in them, who know that in Nature, for the most part in the greatest poyson, lies hid also the greatest Medicine; and because in Nature of times more evil than good is copulated in * 1.118 the Microcosme, therefore some people eat Vipers flesh to preserve long life, and without any preceding horror or subsequent danger. Not without cause Baldus Angelus, in his little Book of the admira∣ble nature of Vipers, breaks out in the following true expressions: This one thing comes to my mind greatly to be admired that is the death of the Serpent, whose sub∣tilty exceeds all other Creatures in the Universe; this also is strange, that from the death of the Viper-serpent, and by its flesh all grievous direases and poisons are cured, and the sick restored to their pristine state of health: But that by the continual eating o•• Vipers fles•• they should be preserved from all diseases, this certainly is above and ex∣ceeds all admiration.

For the present, courteous Reader, it shall suffice, only to treat of certain elementary, material, internal diseases which naturally, viz. from the Ens of Nature are generated, and from obstruction and Tartar take their beginning and of such as arise from the Ens of poylons, and how these comforted by nature are cured with due and assigned Medi∣cines.

Of Astral, * 1.119 Spiritual, Imaginary, Votal, and diseases procured by In∣chantments, which take their beginning from the En•• or Spirit of the Stars Paracelsus hath written peculiar Books, to which I remit the de∣sirous Reader. For as diseases arising from depraved meat and drink, from Animals, Vegetables, and fruites of the Earth; with Arca∣nums of Herbs and Roots are healed; so if from Mettals and Mine∣rals, with their Arcanums also, in such Arcanums of Vegetables are refused. In the same manner plainly, the greatest part of diseases, coming from Celestial Influence, and from the Astral Impression of the greater and lesser Worlds firmament, admit not of cure with promiscuous Remedies, as by Arcanums of Herbs, Minerals, and Metalls, but by Astronomick Influence, the cure is instituted with such things only as have an Analogy to the greater and lesser World, in which is the true Magnetick force of the Firmament, and a Cele∣stial Impression of resisting diseases, caused by the Firmament of the greater and lesser World, as is apparent in Arsemart, the greater

Comphry, * 1.120 Dragonwort, and the greater Wallwort. If supernatu∣rally, the disease or dolour take its beginning from Inchantment or by Magical Impression of Ascendants, the endeavouring the Cure by the three former ways is fruitless and unprofitable; but according to Paracelsus, pro∣cess must be made Magically and Supernaturally, and the evil by the same means it was inferr'd must again be expell'd. In the aforesaid Simples there is an Influential Attra∣ctive, and all according to Divine Ordination, Magically, Astronomically, and Magne∣tically cure; because in them is Medicine, and in Man the Magnet.

For as the Sun and Stars have power of attracting humidity from * 1.121 Inferiours, so Man (by the Magnetick attractive virtue placed in him, attracts Spirit inslead of Nutriment, as a Loadstone draws Iron) and Inferiors have the same power of attracting from Superi∣ors, as we see in time of the Pest; and these Attractions are Natu∣ral, not Sorceries, Incantacions, or Superstitions. Moreover, vari∣ous are the natures and proprieties of diseases; as Phaedra hath most diligently noted, who saith, some diseases require Remedies both Internal and External. Some extrinsecal Diseases, and intrinseca Ulcers admit not of Remedies. There are also some internal Maladies, which cannot endure the ap∣plication, either of inward or outward Medicines Moreover, there are some diseases both internal and external, which are cured by words only, in which according to Art the influence is imprest; some by constellate Herbs, some which neither by Remedies, constellate Herbs, nor Words will admit of any cure as some Wounds or Ulcers may be cured with † 1.122 Diapensia, or * 1.123 Alchime••la, by sticking a Knife in the Earth nigh to the Roots thereof, yet warily, that the Root be not prickt with the Knife for so the Patient will be rendred uncurable. So it is reported, a certain ancient Woman by Alchimella only, was cured of a Can∣crous Ulcer, and various Carcinoma's. Also many desparate Ulcers by Characteristi∣cal cure with Firmamental virtue, have been perfectly healed. These things will seem strange to none that have read in the Works of Agrippa, that in constellate Denomina∣tions, Characters Stones, &c. exceeding powerful influences or virtues lye hid, which when produced into action, are taken for no less than Miracles; the same Cornelius in like manner affirms, that words pronounced, presently cause Creatures visible and invisi∣ble, not only in this our World, but in the Watery, Airy, Subterraneal, and Celestial World, to be obedient. But these great things, so well known to our first and ancient Fathers, to hint only in this place will be sufficient.

(a) The Antidote of Serpents or Vipers, hath not long been used in Medicine, yet of late years hither to nothing hath been more common, and that not only among great Persons, but also among others, and Men of the inferior sort. Salt of Vipers was once in great use with Galen, and from Vipers, that great Confection of Treacle, first took both its virtues and name. The Vipers are to be taken in the beginning of the Spring, before they have conceiv∣ed Eggs, for then they are not so juicy, and moreover they seem to want their more plentiful and excellent Balsome.

About Gregorys day they come forth, but not before nine of the clock. Their taking is not dangerous, if he that takes them be not timerous, nor if after taken he hold them not by the Head: For Vipers are wont to bite first of all as soon as they are taken, from which bi∣••ing he may be safe, if he be before provided with a preservative Powder, or presently after the biting take the curative Powder.

This Powder is very easily prepared, nor is there any Artifice required, only that the ex∣coriation be rightly done, which is also easily performed by tying strings about their Necks, and hanging them upon a Staple, and with a sharp Knife, cutting their Skins round about the

Neck, and so pull off their Skins, as Eales are wont to be excoriated; afterward the Inte∣••, Head, and ••ayle 〈◊〉〈◊〉 then away, but they may be kept for use. For the Intestines dryed, and reduced to Powder, medtate in Epidemical Affects of every kind of greater and smaller Animals, especially of Sheep and Horses, if some granes of that Powder be given inwardly with Salt. The Head is a profitable Periapton in intermitting Fevers: The Tayle dryed, by touching removes dolour of the Teeth. The fat of the Intestines, if mixed with the grease of a Quart, and the fat of the Fish Thymalus, it is not only Ophthalmick, but it takes away Hans, and other Vices of the Eyes, and wonderfully clears the Sight.

The whole remaining flesh must be washt, with the Back-bone gently dryed, either lest to dry of it self, or else dryed in an Oven when the Bread is drawn out, and pulverisated. To which we add the Hearts, Tongues, and Livers, for a greater encrease of virtue; otherwise they may be kept apart to make a Prophylactick Powder against Venomes of every kind, it will keep several years.

Dose of this is very small, from four granes to six, and ℈ss. or fifteen granes. But of it may be exhibited ℈ j. or ℈ij. at most. Nor is the use of this only in expelling, or enervating Poysons taken, (after the taking this Alexipharmacon, all venoms, without any sensible Exacuation, do abate, yet nothing of detriment ariseth therefrom,) but also in other diseases it is singularly profitable, as by experience is apparently manifest.

1. In the Ungarick Disease, or the continual Burning Fever, with convenient Vehi∣cles it is given to provoke Sweat, which being well and rightly performed, the disease is easily removed.

2. In the Plurisie, especially if malignant, there is nothing more excellent, if a Dose thereof in Water of Scabious, be seasonably exhibited, and sweat thereby be procu∣red.

3. In Tabes, or the Pthisick, caused by sharp Defluxions of the Head falling down upon the Lights; it is exceeding powerful, if ʒj. of it be mixed with ℥j. of Table-Salt. But the Salt must first be put into a Turned-cup of Wood, with a like conveni∣ent Wooden-stopple, well Luted and Calcined in the Fire, till the Wood be consumed; then mixed with the Pulverisate Alcohol of Serpents; and eaten with all Food.

4. In the Dropsie, in like manner, its use often repeated, is exceedingly to be com∣mended. Other things which are said of this Powder I abruptly leave: Those which I have added, I know, by often experiment, both of mine and of others, to be certainly approved. See Practica Chymiatrica, page.

(b) With Wine.

(c) It will be evilly dryed in Balneo, by reason of its stink.

(d) In Broth of Rich-wine, or other convenient Liquor, Sweat for the most part follows the taking thereof.

Externals.

Vulnerary (a), Ulcerous, Pustulous, Mundefying, Mitigating, Conso∣lidating.

A most Efficacious Vulnerary Balsom.

Whereby all Wounds, and Pricks, or Cuts of, the Members, Joints, or Nerves, also hurts with Darts, or Bullets, without any supervenient Symptomes, may safely be Cured.

℞ Flowers of St. Johns-wort one pound. The Flowers must be gathered in the Balsamitick time, with the Rising of the Sun, in the Exaltation (b), viz. about Midsum∣mer, before the New Moon.

• Flowers of Cheyry, Longwort, Selandine (c),
• Century minor, Aristolochy, Prun•• 〈◊〉〈◊〉,
• The middle or greater Country, of each ℥jss.
• Leaves of red Roses, ℥jss. (d)
• Forraign Mumy,
• Myrth,
• Frankincense, of each ℥jss. (e)
• Mastich ℥j.
• Liquid Storax ℥ij. (f)

These Cut and Beaten put into a convenient Vessel, and on them pour two (g) mea∣sures of good Spirit of Wine set them in Digestion behind a Furnace, or in the Sun; afterward pour off the tinged Spirit, and with a Press express the Feces: then add to this tinged Spirit (unless for greater efficacy you would re-iterate the maceration (h) of the Flowers) Oyle Olive, that hath stood eight days in Digestion upon the sat Shavings of Fir, of our Turpentine (i) five poun••, and Rozin of the Larix-tree, washt in Wa∣ter of St. Johnswort one pound and a half. Again for fourteen days digest all. 〈◊〉〈◊〉∣ly, abstract the Spirit of Wine in Balneo, then the Balsome wil remain in the bottome red like blood.

In the Winter, the Seeds of all the aforesaid Herbs, or as many as can be got being put into the Balsome, and set for some time in Digestion, renders it far more efficaci∣ous.

Virtues and Use.

1. In Wounds of every kind, the feathery soft down that grows about the Seed of Carduus-bened, or in the Poplar-tree, moistned in the Balsom blood-warm, and put into the Wound, first washed with Wine afterward the following Stictick-plaister ap∣plyed, and kept on, until neither Veins. Arteries, For Nerves, nor the mark of the Swathing, nor any thing of that kind appear.

1. In all Tumors, Inflammations, Contracted, and bruised Members, in Ruptures of Bones.

3. Against bitings of Dogs, not neglecting other Remedies (k), if the bitings be ve∣nomous.

It is a most efficacious Balsome in healing Wounds and Pricks.

(a) There are three genuine, and artifical ways, whereby consolidation of all Wounds, may be rightly, and duely performed. The first is of Balsoms. The second of Stictick Playsters. The third of Vulnerary Potions. Of the two former, and indeed very well our Author appoints. But of Vulnerary Potions we shall add some thing. Vulnerary Balsomes there are many prepared; yet this is to be observed, that those balsoms which are made by distillation, are less fit, by reason of their too much penetration, and the Empyreuma, which for the most part they contract by distillation. In preparing Balsome of St. Johnswort this method may be observed.

Balsome of St. Johnswort.

℞ All the aforesaid Flowers dry, or dry them with the Roots of the greater Comphrey, and round Aristolochy; afterward add the other Species, and boil them in Wine until it wax red; express it, and then boil them in Wine with Oyle Olive and Turpentine, till it be consumed; strain the Oyle through a Linnen Cloth, and keep it. It is almost of equal virtue with the former, unless the former by the

greenness of the Ingredients be rendered a little more prevalent.

The fetid Oyle of Cinnamon as I have abovesaid, by use is found to be a famous Vulnerary Balsome, it is not its distillation, but its insited thickness, and propriety, that obtains this faculty of consolidating.

Oyle of Walnuts made by Expression, and afterward by Boiling, reduced to a Liquid Substance, is highly commended in this case.

There is likewise a famous Vulnerary Balsome made of Wax, Galbanum, and Myrth, together with fragments of Tibes one part and half, or in a double proportion Distill'd. But Oyle of Wax per••s••, is an excellent Vulnerary Balsome, presently heal∣ing Wounds. Note. What of all these are Writ by Felix Wurtzius.

(b) Viz. Of the Moon. But the Exaltation of the Moon is in the Sign Cancer.

(c) Fresh.

(d) Rather ℥ijfs.

(e) Or ℥iij.

(f) Read ℥iij.

(g) That is, eight p••und.

(h) With new Spirit of Wine.

(i) Germane Turpentine.

(k) That is, in internals, especially with powder of Serpents, or other Alexipharmacon's, above preseribed, to the envenomed.

A Stictick (a) Playster.

In the compesition of every Stictick Plaister of Health, according to Paracelsus, the Engredients considered off are to be of four several kinds.

1. Healing, which is made by Wax and Colophony.

2. Acc••ents which are removed and impeded by the benefit of Gums, viz. Opo∣panax, Galb. Sagap. Bdelli. Ammoniac, E••emi.

3. Putrefaction (for every wound to accidental putrefaction is obnoxious, it gene∣rates worms, and excrescence of evil flesh, which is removed and prevented by the help of great consolidatives, as Mastich, Myrth, and the like.

4. To preserve from filth seab, dryness, contracture, synovia, and such like acci∣dents, minerals are added, viz. Lithargy, Minium, Antimony, Ceruse, Marcasite, Ca∣laminaris, &c.

A most excellent Stictick Plaister for Wounds and Ulcers caused by a strake, &c.

℞

• Minium (b),
• Calaminaris, of each half a pound.
• Lithargy of Gold and Silver, of each ℥iij.
• Oyle of Linum,
• of Olives, of each one pound and a half.
• of Bayes half a pound.
• Wax, Colophony, of each one pound.
• Turpentine,
• Vernix, of each half a pound.
• Opopanax,
• Galbanum,
• Serapinum,
• Ammoniack,
• ...

• Bdellium (c), of each ℥iij.
• Carabecitrin (d),
• Olibanum, Aloes-epat,
• Myrth of Alexandria,
• Aristolochy (e) of both kinds, viz. long and round, of each ℥j.
• Forraign Mumy,
• Magnet,
• Haematitis, of each ℥jss.
• Red and white Corals,
• Mother of Pearls,
• Sanguis Draconis,
• Terra medicat, Strigensis, (f)
• White Vitriol, of each ℥j.
• Flowers of Antimony (g) ʒij.
• Crocus Martis ʒij.
• Campher, ℥j.

In preparing these, I observe the following method.

1. The five (h) Gums macerated in Vinegar, and boiled, are exprest through a thick Linnen cloth, the boiling is twice repeated (the Dose of the Gums may be encreased, by reason of the Feces remaining after expression, which are thrown away) afterward over a gentle heat, in a clean pan (i) they are thickned to a convenient consistency.

2. The Oyles of Linum and Olives, are put into another Pan, and the Lithargy of gold and silver is added, they are boiled and stirr'd together, till the Oyle be coloured afterward the Calaminaris is added, and a little after the Minium, all these kept conn∣nually stirring are boiled for almost two hours together, till they be boiled enough, which is proved, if a drop being put upon your Nail condense and harden, and will no more dissolve.

3. Then also about the end add the Vernix, Oyle of Bays, Wax, and Colophony, all being well mixt, and melted, and removed from the fire, make the Pan with the Gums leisurely to heat, and successively pour out the Liquor from the second Pan to the Gums, by most diligent stirring incorporate them over most gentle heat; beware the mixture boil not (for so the Gums will be clotted, and difficulty mixed with the Oyle) afterward in stirring add the powders, and diligently work all together for an hour; last∣ly, add the Camphir, first dissolved in Oyle of Juniper (k): If it happen to be too soft, a little more Wax and Colophony may be added.

The way to try its just consistency is thus: Dip a stick into it while it is hot, and let some drops fall into Water, if the matter be soft, and stick to your fingers, boil it long∣er, till it be hard. Then take it from the fire, and pour it into a large Bason full of Wa∣ter, and with your hands (first anointed with Oyle of Camomil, Roses, Juniper, Earth∣worms, and St. Johnswort, of each a like quantity mixt) knead and work it very well for three or four hours, that it may be like an Amalgama; make it up in Rolls, which wrap in Leather (l), and keep for use.

The ••irtues of this Playster are innumerable. In the Sublunary Globe there is not found a more efficacious.

1. A••inst fresh, and also inveterate Ulcers and Wounds, wheresoever they are in the Body, and also in the Head.

2. It days and cleanses Wounds, produceth good flesh, consolidates, and heals more efficaciously in one Week, than another in a whole Month.

3. It 〈◊〉〈◊〉 not good 〈◊〉〈◊〉 to putrefie, moreover, corruption and excrescence of evil flesh it powerfully prevents.

4. In Nerves out off, or bruised, it is a most excellent Remedy.

5. It extracts from Wounds, Iron, Wood, Lead, and a••l other things which should be extracted, by outward application only.

6. It cufes the ••ings and Wounds (m) of mad Animals; for it attracts the Ve∣••ome.

7. It ripens all Imposthumes (n) by application only.

8. Against the Caneer, Pistula, Kings-evil, and Persian-fire, it is an excellent Re∣••.

9. 〈…〉〈…〉 dolours of all kinds of Wounds or Hurts.

10. 〈…〉〈…〉 it is very beneficial.

11. Where the Head is swollen, the Hairs being Shaved off, this Playster is applyed wi•• 〈…〉〈…〉.

12. 〈…〉〈…〉 upon the Back, It removes the dolours thereof.

13. 〈◊〉〈◊〉 Flous of the Skin external and internal, it heals by application.

14. 〈…〉〈…〉 vitues intire fifty years, in which time it is equally efficacious, as when 〈…〉〈…〉.

(a) The•• is also another, of which Paracelsus in his Chyrurgery makes often mention, 〈…〉〈…〉 it by a Barbarous Name. Oppodeldoch, but its genuine preparation he hath 〈◊◊〉〈◊◊〉 left. The Compesition Felix Wurtzius hath in his Chyrurgery, chap. 2. part. 4. A•• Bo••tius of Boodt, from Wurtzius cites it in his book of Ge••s, lib. 2. chap. 233. page 226. yet conceals the Authors name.

Another description of Paracelsus his Oppodeldoch.

Thereis also another description of the Oppodeldoch Playster, greatly in use by Par••∣celsu••: The preparation thereof is thus.

℞

• Gall••m,
• Op••x, of each ℥iij.
• Anmoniack,
• Bdellium of each ℥j.

Macerate these for eight days or more in distill'd Vinegar, strain them, and thicken them gently to the Consistency of Honey, then.

℞ Lithargy most finely Pulverisate half a pound.

In ••al•• a pound of commen Oyle, boil it with gentle fire, and continually stir it with a Spatum, till it acquire a darkish colour, then add of Wax one pound, which being mo••ted, mix all with the above named Gums, and a little after add Oyle of Bays ℥iij. stir them most diligently, till all be exactly mixed. Remove the mixture from the fire, ••d then add the following Powders finely beaten.

• ℞ Crocus Martis,
• Forreign Mumy,
• Magnet prepared,
• Magistery of white and red Corals, of each ℥ss.
• La•• alaminatis prepared,
• 〈◊〉〈◊〉 Myrth,
• Masculine Frankincense,
• Mast••h,
• R••und Aristclochy, of each ℥ij.

These Poweders infuse into the liquid Playster not hastily, but very leisurely, diligent∣ly providing that all be most exactly united. Lastly add, ℞

• Powder of Amber ʒj.
• ...

• Oyle of bays ʒj.
• Tur••entine ℥ss.

Mix and melt these a part, dissolve in it of Campher ʒj. and then add of ••ow 〈◊〉〈◊〉 Oriental Crocus ʒss.

This Solution made a part mix with the Playster while it is hot and do this prudent∣ly, that all may be conjoyned, and united by little and little. Then make Rells, mo••in∣ing them with Oyl of St. Johnswort, and lay them up for use. This Physter c••es all Wounds caused by Pricks or Guts, without any putrefaction; it impedes excre•• of Hest, producing only so much as need is. Old Ulcers first cleansed are in like man∣ner cured with this Flayster; but if you would have it more strong, to cure every kind of 〈◊〉〈◊〉, and Corroding Ulcer. ℞ Crocus of Metals, of which above, Vitrol calcined to a redness, Mercury precipitate per se, of each a like quantity, mix and re∣duce•• to Powder. Of this Powder mix ʒss. with every ℥ss. of the 〈◊〉〈◊〉, being frist melted in a Pan, and afterward the Powder mixed therewith, adding also a little Oyle of surpentine. This Playster is most excellent, serving for all uses, of which also the Author adviseth.

(b) Not Native but prepared.

(c) E••mt.

(d) That is, Amber.

(e) Viz. of the Root.

(f) Sigillata.

(g) 〈◊〉〈◊〉 white.

(h) Bead six.

(i) With go the heat.

(k) Di••ill'd or exprest.

(l) O••a Swines Bladder.

(m) A Specisick for the Biting of a Mad Dog, is, that the Liver of that D••g that Bit the Patient, be applyed to the Wound. Also the Tooth, with which the Wound war made, if ag in it be rub'a there with. Likewise the skin of the Mad Deg applyed to the Wound.

(n) For the same Opopanax, which is added dissolved in distill'd Vinegar, is also success∣fully applyed to a Pestilential Bu••o.

(o) ••merg Ch••gious many Vulnerary Potions have been invented. * 1.124 Of which Felix Wurtzlus best adviseth, in his Chyrurgery, Chap. 5. part. 4. the Considerations and Adm••nitions of which Good Man, with 〈◊〉〈◊〉 Com••ositions of these Vulnerary Potions, have obtained a good commendation of all that hear of them. If from things Simple, such Potions may be prepared, in my judgment it would be much better, if Arcanums of them were Philosophically made, which with others might be Medicinally used, or by themselves given in far smaller D••s••s. For these are ve∣ry penetrative, and one or two Doses, effect as much as many of the Vulnerary Decoctions. The Arcanum of Prunella is admirable, and may serve instead of all other. For if ℈ j. ʒss. or ʒj. thereof be given in Wine, it presently demonstrates emendation of the Wound, and good success, to which in operation there is none found equal.

An Efficacious Medicinal Stone (a).

℞

• Green Vitriol one pound.
• White Vitriol half a pound.
• Alum (b) one pound and a half.
• Anatron (c),
• Common Salt, of each ℥iij.
• ...

• Salt of Tartar,
• Salt of Wormwood,
• of Mugwort,
• of Succory,
• of Arsemart,
• of Plantane, of each ℥ss.

Put them in a glased Pot (d), pour on a little (e) Vinegar of Roses, boil them with a gentle fire of Coals, often stirring them; when the mixture begins to thicken, add of Venetian Ceruse half a pound, Bole Armenack ℥iiij. Diligently mix all, until by the force of the fire the mass be converted to a moderate hardness like a Stone, which after∣ward, by breaking the Vessel must be taken out, and reserved for use.

If you would add Gums, viz. Myrrh and Frankincense, boil them but gently, that they burn not, and their virtue vanish in the fire.

Virtues and use.

The virtues thereof are almost innumerable.

1. It presently takes away all Ulcers (f) in the exterior parts of the Body, they be∣ing first washt morning and evening, and cloths moistened in the Solution hereof laid upon them or Lint put in them.

2. It removes all defluxions (g), cleanses and comforts the affected part.

3. It drys Wounds and old Ulcers, (h) arising from immoderate use of Venery, if a Linnen cloth imbibed be put thereon.

4. It fastens the Teeth, and preserves the Gums (i) from putrefaction.

5. It restrains tears of the Eyes, redness and dolours of the Eyes, it removes, and takes away dimness, if the corners of the Eyes externally with a Fether be moistned here with.

If in Ophthalmy it be used, it may be dissolved in Water of Roses, Eye-bright, or Verveine. Verveine is gathered in June and July, before the Sun rises, and with Wine first digested for a Month, afterward distill'd.

6. It cures Erysipela's, and the Holy-sire, clothes moistned being laid on, and when dry again moistned, in the space of twenty four hours the evil is removed, and if any holes be, they must be washed with this Water.

7. The Scab of the Hands and Body are cured by it, if therewith washed in the E∣vening.

8. Against Tetters, but then it must not be too much-allayed with Water, that it may the more powerfully operate: so also against the Tinea (k).

9. It is most happily applyed to a Cancer of the Breast, that is already opened; also to the Cancer of the Mouth (l), or any kind of affect of the Gums, Noli me tange∣•• or other vices of the Mouth; Ulcers of the Throat and Scurvey it cures, by the Mouth being Gargled therewith, and it afterward spit out, or else washt by a Pencil dipt the rein.

10. It admirably mortifics and cleanses any old ach (m) or grief, without any mo∣lestation to the Patient.

11. Where there are white Bladders and Pustles in the Feet (n), they must be washt with this Water.

12. A Cloth moistned with this, and applyed to an Imposthume (o), mitigates it.

13. To all kind of Blasting it is applyed with Linnen moistned in it.

14. The fiery Sores of the Fundament of either Sex are cured, if clothes moistned be applyed

The way of using.

One ounce of this Stone must be dissolved in one pound of Rain (p) water, or River∣water, not Fountain, after filtration, and rejecting the feces, the clear water we apply as need requires. (l)

(a) The medicinal Stone is otherwise called Lapis Salutis, Lecause it is prefitably used in Chyrurgy, that is, it is a medicine only externally to be applyed. Others more breifly prepare it, yet in vertue not 〈◊〉〈◊〉 to it.

Another more breif description of Lapis Salutis.

℞

• Vitriol one pound.
• Nitre half a pound.
• Ceruse,
• Allum,
• Bole-armenack, of each ℥iiij.
• Salt Armmoniack, ℥ij.

Pulverisate all well, but first grinde the Ceruse and Bolus on a Marbel, and pour on them Vinegar, till they be covered two fingers, in a conveniently large pot, boil them gently, keep it easily boiling, till all be converted to the hardness of a Stone.

Another Description of Mr. John Greiff.

℞

• Allum ℥iiij.
• Ungarick Vitriol ℥ij.
• White Vitriol,
• Tartar,
• Borax, of each ℥j.
• Mastich,
• Frankincense,
• Salt Ammoniack, of each ℥j.
• Ceruse ℥vj.
• True Bole-armenack ℥iij.

The Allum, and both kinds of Vitriol, with the rest grossely beaten together, in a large glased Earthen-pot, boil with most strong Vinegar, over a gentle-fire, to the Con∣sistency of a Stone.

(b) Crude.

(c) Gall of glasse, Glase galle, it is found sticking to the sides of Fornaces, where glass is made.

(d) Of a convenient magnitude.

(e) Not very much.

(f) And which may be referred to Ʋlcers.

(g) Not of the Head, but of Ulcers.

(h) Venereal.

(i) By gargling with Plantane-water. Note. Vitriol will black the Teeth, which must afterward be purged with common Dentifricks.

(k) By the Germans Erbgrinde.

(l) The Quinsey, and inflamation of the tangue.

(m) Made by accident, bruising, or other external violence.

(n) Inclining to the Gout.

(o) Of what kind soever.

(p) Or other distill'd appropriate Water.

(q) Of this kind there is another Water, used in the like cases, which may serve instead of Lapis Salutis, being useful and convenient, its Composition is thus.

A Mercurial Water.

℞ Sublimate Mercury, ground very small upon a Marble ℥ss. on which pour of Plan∣tant Water one pound and a half, disolve it by gentle boi••ing in Baln••o, by filtring se∣••ate it from the Fe••s: afterward pour it into a most clean Tin-pan, leave it for a 〈◊〉〈◊〉 time, and it will black the Pan. Which perceiving put it into another clean Tin∣pan, that the former may be cleansed from its blackness, then again pour the Water into the cleansed Pans this labour repeat often till the Pans be no more black't with the Wa∣ter, but remain white, as before they were used, which is wont to be after ten or twelve times.

This Water reserve for use, it is white, of colour, and very useful in healing Ulcers, as well in the Mouth, as Yard, especially such as arise from Lues Venerea; also in morti∣fying 〈◊〉〈◊〉 it is very powerful. If you desire it should be stronger, six times Infusi∣••in the Pans will be sufficient, for so it will be more strong. Its use is only with a Pen∣ful by gently touching the Ulcers. It is also powerful in generating flesh.

Salt, Butter, Sugar, or Honey of Satur••e.

Minium, (a) or Ceruse of Crete not adulterated, moistned and mixed with distill'd Vinegar and afterward dryed. To this matter, when grownd, pour distill'd Vinegar, till it be covered three or four fingers (b), set it in a hot place, (not in a Hot-house where people dwell, for the fume (c) of this Vinegar infused upon Saturn is hurtful) or in Ashes, to digest for two days, daily stirring it four times, and the Vinegar will be changed into a yellow colour, sweet of taste, (vessels for this use should be Glass, for Earthen (e) ves∣sels are apt to leak, or be penetrated by the Vinegar) pour off the Vinegar, and re∣iterate the labour by pouring on fresh, until it be no more coloured, nor wax sweet. Abstract the remaining Vinegar in Balneo, and what remains in the bottome will be like Gumm, (f) to which pour distili'd Rain-water, that it may again be dissolved, and the remaining Feces of the Vinegar will sink to the bottome; go on, and continue pouring on fresh Water to the Ashes (g), until no more can be extracted. The Water filtrated evaporate (h), and you will have a Salt, which in a moist Celler may be resolved into an Oyle. This Salt, the first time prepared, may be calcined (i) a little (not too much, least the better Spirits fly away) and growned upon a Marble. Afterward distill'd Vine∣gar again pour on, that it may be dissolved, set it in hot Ashes for three or four days, often stirring it, what is clear pour off, filter and evaporate, rejecting the Feces. If this labour be re-iterated certain times, the Salt will be exceeding fair and crystalline, which, lastly, may be dissolved in Fountain-water, and that afterward evaporated, or per se, in a Cellar resolved into an Oyle,

Virtues and Ʋse.

1. This Sugar of Saturn makes all sublimate (k), and corrosive Mercuries sweet and unhurtful (l); therefore in Corrosive Ulcers, which arise from Salt it is an excellent Me∣dicament. As also in Vegetables, common Sugar tempers and corrects their acrimony and bitterness; so this Sugar of Saturne, mitigates and amends minerals, and Mercurial, Arsenick, both in the greater and lesser World.

2. Against putrefaction of the Mouth it is a most excellent Remedy.

3. In malignant Ulcers, Corroding, Cancrose, and such like Saturnine evils, also in the Woke it is very efficacious.

4. Against Ring-worms.

5. It purges and cleanses old Ulcers, Impostumes, and Wounds, how singular a Re∣medy this is in affects of this kind, can scarcely be exprest.

6. Paracelsus esteems this as a singular Arcanum against every kind of Blasting In∣flammations, Tumors, and the Persian-fire, if mixed with Water of Plantane, or Night∣shade, and applyed warme by linnen cloaths moistned therein. Also blew cloth dipped therein, is wont to be applyed to the Persian-fire.

7. Against red Pimples of the Face.

8. It presently takes away Tumors, if applyed with Oyle Olive and Camomil mixt with Rose-water.

9. In Inflammation, and redness of the Eyes, it is best in Water of Eye-bright and Roses.

10. With Oyle of Turpentine mixed, it cures all Ulcers, Wounds, and contracted Members, being constantly for sometime anointed therewith.

11. Against Cancers and Fistula's.

12. Its use is most excellent in Ulcers of the Breasts.

13. All Tumors, Inflamations, and dolours of the Members, by its external use are removed.

14. In the Cholick, some drops of this Oyle may be inwardly given in White-wine.

15. In great internal Inflammations, three granes are wont to be given in Water of Roses and Plantane. Also Spirit of Wine may be poured upon this, that it may subtilly extract, and this essencified Spirit may be given instead of the Salt. Saturn is naturally cold, therefore contraries all Inflammations.

16. In the Quartane, and affects of the Spleen, also in prickings about the Navel.

17. Also it may be mixed with Playsters, and Oyntments, or per se, be resolved into Oyle, or applyed in appropriate Water.

18. This Salt being inwardly taken, by its coldness represses Venereal Lust: Those that are devoted to a single life, and would use it, may thus do it, viz. being mixed with some other Oyle, they may anoint the external Region therewith.

From this Sugar, by artificial distillation, an inflamable Spirit (m) may be drawn, with which, fortified with its proper Salt, some have endeavoured to make Calx of gold (diligently prepared by the benefit of Aqua Regis) potable (n). Let experience be the punishment to such as so believe.

(a) Is Saturn calcined.

(b) Or more.

(c) Evaporation.

(d) Noxious, especially to the Head.

(e) Unless they be well Acnealed.

(f) Like Honey.

(g) Feces.

(h) Unto a Skinniness.

(i) This calcination is unprofitable, for this Salt easily flows; it may indeed be dryed, but calcined difficultly.

(k) Therefore also precipitate.

(l) Burning Spirit of Saturn, how it is made, see Tyrocinium lib. 2. cap. 4. de Spiri∣tibus.—Lastly, and in distilling together, * 1.125 a red Oyle comes forth in red drops, and then the whole which is come forth seems to be red. If therefore it be rectified, you will have four several Menstruums, viz. the burning Spirit, which first comes forth; then the yellow Oyle, which comes forth next; the third is the Phlegme, the fourth is the red Oyle, which in rectification remains in the bottome. The rectification is thus made; all which in the first distillation comes forth from

the Sugar by a small Retort; with exceeding gentle heat in Balneo distill it, and they will all come forth severally, which must be kept a part.

(m) The Spirit comes forth only ar••p by drop, without any veins (or streiks) appearing in the Neck of the •• tort. The yellow Oyle comes forth with oblique veins, like burning Wine. The Water or Phlegme with strait veins. These separations are greatly to be esteemed; for with the Spirit and Phlegme, is made a very excellent preparation of Pearls; they being beaten in a 〈◊〉〈◊〉 are presently dissolved in the said Phlegme, afterward dissolved and se∣parated from the Feces; with a little of this Spirit poured upon them, they are again pre∣cipited into a Liquor like a perme, of so great Volatility, that it hath been known even in sight to vanish into Aire. * 1.126 These afterward extracted with Spirit of Wine, or with the same Spirit of Wine plainly by Retort agitated, afford a Cor∣dial of so great virtues, as from no other preparation of Pearls can be obtained. Dose one drop, or two in ••ordial Water.

(n) What our Author hath hinted here, of Aurum potabile made with Spirit of Saturn, * 1.127 is not without some cause; yet true Aurum po∣tabile is not thus made. This indeed is true, if Calx of Gold (made as the Author above appoints in Aurum potabile) be, with the yellow Oyle, that in rectifica∣tion comes forth in the second place, for certain days Circulated, the substance thereof will be d••olved into a Liquor, the use whereof against Po••sons is not to be contemned. Yea, it hath been often sear, that from four drops of this to eight, being exhibited to such as have been judged at the ••oint of Death, they have to admiration been recovered thereby. It helps much in the Falling-sickness, Apoplexy, Paralysy, and other diseases of the Head.

The Composition of Sperniola (a).

Gather Frog spawn (b) in March, three days before the New Moon, distill it per se in Be••o, for so it will not stink. Having this Water, ℞

• Of choice Myrrh,
• Fran••ia ense, of each ℥ij.
• Sa•• beaten ℥ss.
• Camp••er ʒiij.

Gri•• 〈…〉〈…〉, and mix them: It is necessary that this Powder, in a convenient Glass, be twenty or thirty times Imbibed with the Distill'd Water of Frog-spawn, yet so as it be alway, well dryed every time of its own accord before it be again Imbibed. After∣ward keep it for use.

Imvardly into the Body is given the quantity of half (d) a Filberd-nut in Plantane∣water, in the internal Haemorrhagia, when all other Medicines are given without Success.

Virtues and Use.

1. By its coldness it coagulates the Blood; for, in stopping internal Haemorrhagia, flowing out of the Nosthriss and Throat, when all are desparate, three or four granes may fasel; be exhibited into the Body in Water of Shepheards-purse (e).

2. If it be dissolved in Vinegar, and externally applyed to Erysipela's (f), or to hot podagrical dolours it much helps.

3. The external Haem ••rrhagia (g) of Wounds it stops by application.

4. If put upon the * 1.128 Panaritium for two hours it kills him (h), or if the finger be wrapt in a skin, moistned first therewith, and when dry again moistned, and this repeated often (i).

5. It also mortifies the Cancer, but more efficacious is the Water of Frog-spawn alone.

6. In contumacious fluxes of Women, two or three granes are inwardly given with Water of Mugwort.

7. In Water of Frog-spawn distill'd per se, if a little Allum be dissolved, by Lim•• cloths moistned therein, it is commodiously, and with good success applyed to 〈◊〉〈◊〉∣cal dolours.

(a) Sperniola with Paracelsus is Frog-spawn, which in the beginning of the Spring is found in Lakes, Ditches, and Standing Waters; which afterward, by the benefit of the Sun, are concocted into living Frogs. This must be gathered for Medicine in the Month of March, and that three or four days before the New Moon, and applyed to use. Skillful Chy∣rurgeons in crude Frog-spawn Imbibe linnen clothes often, and as often dry them: which after∣ward they use in removing all kind of inflamations of Wounds; yea, if upon them Cloths, Playders be spread, they wonderfully repress those affects. In Erysipela of the Feet or Ha••s, or of any other external Member, often returning, nothing is more profitable than it, viz. if only such dryed cloths, prepared with crude Frog-spawn, be applyed to the affected place and the Members a rapt therein. In the Shins, or Legs, Erysipela's are easily assu••ages, if of these Linnen cloths, Stookings be artificially made: But these must be Imbibed seven times or more, with the same Frog-spawn, and as it were boiled mit, and then dryed. Forth se may dure many years, if not wiped or washed with other water. From the use of these, the Erysi∣pela neither easily returns, nor is difficultly removed, for presently after application, both do∣lour, tumor, and also the redness cease.

(b) In the Full Moon it exceedingly stinks, but being prepared in the New Moon, it dures thirty years

(c) Very fine.

(d) Or three granes, or five.

(e) Of Melanthium.

(f) It must be applyed hot, or blood-warm; otherwise the Erysipela will be ulcerated, with the cold.

(g) In some Stove.

(h) Read it.

(i) The Panaritium is kill'd by being held in Water of Frog-spawn, but in that immersion so great torment is excited in the Finger, as unless the Patients Hands be strongly held, he shall scarcely be able to bare it. The blood of a Mole taken in Paper, and applyed to the Fin∣ger much helps.

A Cosmetick against Blemishes of the Face.

℞ Of the best purified Mercury (a), from which all blackness, is diligently removed by washing half a pound, mix it afterward with a like quantity of sublimate Mercury pulverisate, in an Earthen (b) Unglased Pan; put these into an Alembeck of a straight Orifice, pour on distill'd Vinegar, untill they be covered three or four fingers, let them stand three or four days, daily stirring them certain times, then it extracts a white pow∣der, the whitish Vinegar by Inclination separate (c), the white Powder spontaneously setling to the bottome from the Vinegar, for certain days keep so, rejecting the Vinegar. This labour must be re-iterated very often, untill you have aboundance of that white Powder, which afterwards dry per se, and lay it up for use (d): It is not Corrosive, therefore, unless you will, it needs no washing.

Use.

Externally only it is applyed, by anointing with the proper Spittle, or with Water of Beans, against all blemishes of the Face. Also Tetters. Moreover it is a great Incar∣native Medicine (e). In application beware you touch neither Eyes nor Teeth (f).

(a) 〈◊〉〈◊〉 above done in Arcanum Corallinum.

(b) Or in a Stone Marbel Mortar.

(c) And pour on other Vinegar.

(d) By anointing with Water of Flowers of Nymphaea, or Oyle of Sweet Almonds. Note. 〈◊〉〈◊〉 tick Persons cannot without difficulty use this Cosmetick; for Mercury lives humi∣dities, with which the Phlegmatick abound.

(e) For it Playsters especially the greater Basilicon, it is frequently required in French Ʋlcers. If with Ʋnguents, or chiefly with Pomada, or Unguentum Populeon it be duly mixt, all Scabs of the Hands, and of the whole Body, it happily extinguisheth.

(f) It indeed cleanseth particular blemishes of the Face, from the Crude, and Sublimate 〈…〉〈…〉 long heating mixed together, and afterward extracted by distill'd Vinegar, but to 〈…〉〈…〉 for a Cosmetick is not the part of so prudent a Man. For although it may for 〈◊〉〈◊〉 time cover the Wrickles of the Face, and also other incommodities thereof, yet it is wont 〈◊〉〈◊〉 ••fully to hurt the Head, and all parts thereabout. For to the beginning of the Nerves, that 〈◊〉〈◊〉 to the brain, Mercury is an enemy; because it resolves, and causeth the generation of greater 〈◊〉〈◊〉 Moreover it infects the Teeth with an unextinguishable blackness, re∣•• 〈…〉〈…〉 makes them putrid and ulcerous, and Strikes the Case of the Teeth without 〈◊〉〈◊〉. Therefore in the end, our Author not in vain admonisheth least in application the Eyes or teeth be touched. Which although it be studiously avoided, yet very often also, without any corporal touch for Lithargiry easily pass's through skin and Flesh) it, in its usual manner causeth this Infection. Therefore I persuade all to abstain from the use hereof. There being 〈◊〉〈◊〉 other Fu••us's, or Cosmeticks fou••d ••ut, the most excellent of which are desirable; and by young Gentlewomen bought at a great pri••. Of which I shall add one or more.

A Cosmetick made of Bulls-galls.

℞ Galls of Bulls dry them gently in the Sun, afterward pour upon them Spirit of Wine, and draw forth a Tincture, which will be a little red, anoint the Face with this Tincture, and leave it on for three or four days, yet so, as the party, whose Face is so anointed, neither go out a dores, or freely expose her self to the Air. The time being elapsed, the Face must be often washed with Water of Bean-flowers, or of Nenuphar, or Polyginatum, also before anointing the Face may be well washt, with the same Wa∣ters. so, almost to a Miracle the Skin of the Face, and Neck, is rendred most grate∣fully white, delicate, and amiable. The Spanish Ladies, and also the English, have some ••ucus's for the Summer, and others for the Winter. In the Winter they apply the Es∣sence of Bulls-gall, as is abovesaid; but in the Summer the Juice, or fresh distill'd Wa∣ter from bitter and unripe grapes; for this cools much, and keeps the Skin cold, yea, it causes that Sweat corrupts not the Countenance. Moreover, this Election in the Sum∣mer is made by those who only study pleasure: For those that receive Kisses from such Gentlewomen in the Summer time, do for the most part perceive that coldness to be contrary to the heat of the Summer season. But a redness or rosy colour of the Cheeks may also be made with the following elegant Cosmetick.

A Cosmetick of Crabs.

℞ From River-crabs boiled, of the Flesh that remains in the extreams of their great Claws, a convenient quantity, dry them gently, afterward extract them with Spirit of Wine, and in will be admirably tinged. The Menstruum removed by distillation to a certain mellaginousness keep it, and with a little of it, anoint the Cheeks first, accord∣ing to pleasure, afterward over it with an other albefying Cosmetick.

A ••smetick of Talk.

Some earnestly desire a Cosmetick of Talk of which if rightly prepared ℥j. may cost 80. or 100. Coronats. The following preparation thereof seems not to be beside the mark, if so be all thin ••be rightly prepared. First an excellent Spirit of Vinegar must be made of Spanish Wine, viz. by gathering the remaining half of several distil∣ations, and from thence draw forth a most sharp Spirit, which is absolutely necessary, otherwise it will scarcely answer the end. Then ℞ elegant, and exquisite 〈◊〉〈◊〉 etian Talk, cut it with a Knife into as small peices as you can, in a glass Conc••a pour on or the most sharp Spirit of Vinegar, what quantity you please, leave it in time of heat in the Sun or else set it to digest in Horse-dung for a month, and daily add 〈◊〉〈◊〉 more of the Spirit of Vinegar, until the Vinegar be, as it were, mucillag•• nons, or 〈…〉〈…〉 which is a sign of perfect Solution. This while matter by Retort, 〈…〉〈…〉, observing degrees of heat, Distill into a 〈◊〉〈◊〉 apacious Receiver; first the Vineg•• ones forth, afterward an excellent white Oyle, separate these one from the other. With the Vinegar the Hands must be washt, but with the Oyle the Countenance must be 〈◊〉〈◊〉. Some say if the Face be first diligent y washt from all impurity, this one 〈…〉〈…〉 hold for a month without ••ing.

The Sympath ••k Oyntment, or Stellate of Paracelsus.

℞

• The fat of a Boar.
• ••line,••

The older (b) the 〈…〉〈…〉 the fat. The fat of either Animal must be boil∣ed in Red Wine for half 〈…〉〈…〉 afterward poured out into cold Wa∣ter, and then with a Spoon the 〈…〉〈…〉, and whatsoever settles to the bottom throw away. Which being 〈…〉〈…〉 worms (c) 〈◊〉〈◊〉 with Wine, or Water, two Sextaries, dry them in a covered Eartnen-pot, in a Bakers Oven, yet be∣ware they burn not, afterward grind them to Powder. ℞

• Of this Powder,
• Of a Boars Brains dryed (d),
• Of red odoriferous Sanders (e),
• Of Mumy (f),
• Of the Stone Hamatitis, of each ℥j.

Then take of Usnea (g), shaved off the Cranium of one that hath perished by vio∣lent Death, the Moon encreasing, and being in a good House, if it can be at the time, when she is in the House of Venus, not of Mars or Saturn, about the weight of two Filberd-nuts (h). From all these beaten, and mixt together with the fat (i), according to Art, make an U••uent, which in a Glass well closed, or in a Box, must diligently be reserved for its proper use. If it happen the Unguent be in process of time dryed, it may be again softned and moistned, with the aforesaid fat or Virgins-honey.

This Oyntment must be prepared when Sol is in Libra (k).

Use and Virtues of this Sympathetick Unguent.

This Cure is not performed by Fascination, as unskillful persons vainly judge, but by the Magnetick attractive virtue of this Medicament, caused by the Stars, which the Aire mediating, is brought to and conjoyned with the Wound; and as a spiritual ope∣ration the effect is produced.

It is made, I say, by the Astral and Elemental Conjunction: For as the heat of the

〈…〉〈…〉 with the Earth. so Arsement (l) agrees with the Disease: the Sun being ab∣sent 〈◊〉〈◊〉 moved, so it is also here. There are three things which cause such an ad∣mirable effect by this Medicament.

1. Syn pathy of Nature.

2. Influences of Celestial Bodies, operating by the Elements.

3. Balsom (m), which is naturally in every man, is endewed with virtue of healing.

By this Oyntment all Wounds are cured of either Sex, with what weapon soever made, (if neither Nerves, Arteries, nor one of the three (n) Members be hurt) if so be the Weapon can be had, although the Patient be many Miles distant. And because it is (o) of a conglutinating, ripening, and renovating nature, if duly applyed, it permits not any noxious Symptomes to superveen.

Observations.

1. Anoynt the Weapon with which the Wound is made for several days together, if necessity urge, and the Wound be great; otherwise the second, or third time anointing may be sufficient; it must be kept in a clean Linnen cloth (p), and in a warm place, not too hot (q), least it inferre danger on the Patient: Beware also, that no dust fall upon the Weapon, nor wind blow upon it in a cold place, for so it may occasion the Patient to be distracted.

2. Before you anoint the Weapon, consider whither the Wound were made by a prick, if so then begin the anointing at the point (r) on the upper part (s), or at the ve∣ry extream (not below), and so descending (t), otherwise the Sick may receive detti∣ment.

3. But if you cannot know how far, or how deeply the point entered into the flesh, it will be expedient to anoint the Weapon all over, otherwise only so far as any one is hurt therewith may (u) suffice.

4. It is not needful, as the custome of Barbers is, to sew up the Wound, but that only with a clean cloth, first moistned in the Patients Urine, it be daily bound about (w).

5. The same day the Weapon is anointed, he must abstain (x) from Venery.

6. Before the anointing of the Weapon, the blood that flows out of the Wound, must speedily be stopt.

7. Instractures, and ruptures of Bones, a little of the powder of the greater Wall∣wort (y) or of roots of black Hellebore, may be added to the Unguent.

Having the Weapon with which any one was hurt, and you desire to know whether the Patient will live or dye, you may make tryal thus (z). If that Weapon be heat up∣on Coa••s, as hot as you can endure it to hold in your hand, and then upon it you sprin∣kle most fine powder of red Sanders, Haematitis, if it sweat drops of blood, the Pati∣ent will dye; if not, he will recover.

But if we would know, whether the Patient govern himself rightly in meats, and drinks and other requisites. This is known when in the defensory, spots of blood ap∣pear, if not, than he hath carried himself well.

Moreover it is to be Noted.

1. Not having the Armes or Weapon, with which the hurt is inflicted, neverthe∣less every Aperture, and violent hurt of the Skin, through which the blood comes out, may be cured with this Unguent, if so be a little soft peice of Wood (aa) be moistned in the cruent Apertion, and afterward the blood cleaving to it, be dryed on (not in the Sun nor by the heat of Fire) spontaneously, and per se, and then put into the Box, where∣in the Oyntment aforesaid is kept, and left in it.

2. If the Wound be very deep, and great, it may several mornings be cleansed, and bound with a fresh Linnen cloth; without all other use of external Oyles, Unguents, and such like: This Wound howsoever inflicted, will be Cured per se, and it suffices that the stick be only once moistned in the Cruent opening, or Wound, and afterward remain closed in the Box of Oyntment, until a plenary Sanation be.

3. But as often as any new Wound is to be cured, there is always required a fresh peice of Wood, moistned in the blood, and dryed, as before said, &c.

4. If a Wound will not bleed, it must be scarified with the Wood, till the blood issue out. So also in healing dolours of the Teeth, the aking Tooth must be so long scarified with a Pen-knife, till blood gush out, the Knife, after the blood is dryed on, being anointed with this Unguent, the pain is presently removed.

If a Horse have a Nail struck into his Foot, first draw out the Nail, and afterward anoint it, and the Foot of the Horse will presently be cured, without suppuration (bb).

In the same manner all Animals, having flesh and bones, may be cured (cc).

Let the great Physitian, at whose WORD, Medicine, by him created, is rendred effi∣cacious, give a legitimate use of these, to all those, that rightly and piously use his Grace and Benediction. To him alone who is most High, be all praise and glory, for∣ever and forever, AMEN.

(a) Viz. ℥iiij.

(b) Yet not exceeding seven years of Age.

(c) Regenwerme, In Affects of the Nerves, they are of great use.

(d) In its proper Bladder, with the Urine of the same, a little macerated, and afterward dryed.

(e) Citrine, not red.

(f) Of the common, viz. Egyptian, not Mumia Patibuli of Paracelsus.

(g) They are better, from such as are Hanged.

(h) That is, ʒj.

(i) Of the Boar or Bear.

(k) That is, in Autumn.

(l) If it be put upon the Member till it be hot, and afterward buried in the Earth, that it may putrifie, the Wound is cured.

(m) Of the blood.

(n) Viz. the Heart, Brain, and Liver.

(o) Understand the Ʋnguent.

(p) Or else in Goates Leather.

(q) Not Squallid.

(r) The Weapon.

(s) From the very Point.

(t) Toward the Hilt.

(u) If by a Cut, from the Edge toward the Back.

(w) Or moistned in Water, or Wine blood-warm.

(x) Also he that anoints it.

(y) Or Osteocolla.

(z) This must be done before the Weapon is anointed.

(aa) Or a peice of Willow.

(bb) Touching the composition and use of Hopliotrick unguents, or Armourary, or Troma∣tick, that is Vulnerary, for 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 is a Wound, by those of Jonia it is called 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 thence 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 vulnerary, which is the same in signification with 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉, that is, glutinatory; in a peculiar, and indeed Thetick Treatise 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 Libavius long discourses; yet late∣ly in his Tom. of Chymical Arcanums, cap. 22. the 1. Part of Hermerick Apocalypsy,

against this Oyntmert proposed by our Author, he inveighs Sophistically, and according to his manner and custome, he argues very dirtily. But we matter not Libavius his Sophistica∣tion so much as, we respect experience, by which we manifestly perceive, that the effects are drawn from the virtues, and power, existant in things themselves, although we may bewail our ignorance in the Fridden Causes of this Magnetick virtue; yet to it, being by a certain necessity compell'd we must subscribe, and admire the wonderful power thereof. That wounds should be cured by this Oyntment, and themselves not touched therewith, but Weapons, or what is used in their stead, only by anointing; this no man knows a reason of, or hath hitherto un∣derstood, nor hath any man found it out: yet in the manifest light of Experience, it is known these things lye hide; as yet, while these things are daily done, the true and adequate causes by searching could by none be found, but we still left as impossible to be known. The Mag∣not draws Iron, each of these is affected in it self in a wonderful manner, but who hath been so ingenious at any time, that of this mirability could render the true and essentially infallible Reason and of that which onely (and 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) causeth this effest? The same may be judged of this Ʋnguent, and we must not presently terme things Diabolical Arts, although beyond our opinion, they be very efficacious, nor should we call in question the relation of the thing, or ob∣stinately deny the cleaning of a Wound to it assigned, howsoever the same be done, or that it can be consolidated with, or without anointing of the Weapon, when as we should first enquire into the weight of its causes. But gainsayers of this kind say.

1. How comes it, that by this Chyrurgy, little or nothing is effected in Wounds, if Usnea, taken from the Head of such as are Hanged, be not mixed with the Oynt∣ment?

2. How is it, that the Weapon is in vain anointed, unless tinged with the blood that flows out of the Wound?

3. How is it, that dolours or refreshment, can be procured to the sick, by him that cures, according to his pleasure, and by intervals?

4. What cause is chere, that fractures of Bones are not cured, or at least, not so equally well unless either Osteocolla, or root of the greater Comphrey be added to the Oyntment?

5. Why in a Wound made either by a Prick of a Cut, must the Weapon be in a se∣veral manner anointed?

6. Lastly, if the wounded transgress the limits of Diet appointed by the Physitian, how comes it, that it is presently discovered in the ligature of the Weapon?

These, and such like they alledge, who strenuously oppose this Experience of Martial Chy∣rurgy. Libavius here believes none, but will have it to be only of Natural things, and Sym∣pathy is the continuation of Nature and Conveniency thereof: for although the Bodies of the Magnet and 〈◊〉〈◊〉, be a part and disjoyned, yet in them Nature is continued so, that also they agree in one. Why therefore between the Wound and the Unguent it self, may not we af∣stem, there is a certain continuation, and that by reason of the Sympathy? But what that is in which it consists, and how it comes to be, and what is the cause thereof, this indeed is that which is sought after. No man as yet durst attribute to himself, so great a divinity of in∣••nuity, as that he was able to explain all these things infallibly. Yet there is no necessity that 〈◊〉〈◊〉 should acquiesce in our not knowing, but as far as our mind is able, we should endeavour to 〈◊〉〈◊〉 and them. That there is a Sympathy in this Cure is manifest, in which first the subject, or matter is to be considered, which is the blood it self. Secondly, the Efficient, by which, that is, the secret Spirit of the World enlightning all things. The third is the Instrumental Cause, without which the Cure is not performed. We therefore say, the Basis of the Martial Unguent, is Usnea, or the Animal Coagulated, viz. Corporeal Spirits: for when a Man is Stranguled, the Vital and Natural Spirits are carried upward, and not

finding passage, by reason of the solid hardness of the Cranium, in the 〈…〉〈…〉 with the Animal, are included, and encompassed as it were in a strong 〈…〉〈…〉 of time they come to be united into one, and by the circumserence of the 〈…〉〈…〉 then by the assistance of Mercury, or the Spirit of the World from Neptune by showers, den∣s••w, and frosts, as external vehicles poured into inferiours, Usnea is made, viz. the 〈◊〉〈◊〉 of this medicament, which in it self contains all animal, vital, and natural 〈◊〉〈◊〉 which in the same manner afterward it communicates to the unguent. As 〈…〉〈…〉; although, whilest it issues hot out of the wound, the volatile spirits presently vanish into 〈…〉〈…〉 Spirits in the salt of the blood, remain fixed in it, for they are not expell'd, but are 〈…〉〈…〉 ed in it self, of which they are a part, and by no means in themselves can be 〈…〉〈…〉 Therefore it is in the blood that something is yet remaining, in which such operations 〈◊〉〈◊〉 made.

When the weapon is anointed with the medicament, which is done actually warm, pr∣sently the fixed salt of the blood in the Ens or weapon magnetically, and naturally, and 〈◊〉〈◊〉 own incited virtue, attracts the animal Spirit from the Ʋnguent, which two Spirits 〈◊〉〈◊〉 intervening of the Spirit of the World, which through all things is diffused, and 〈◊〉〈◊〉 and is the conveyor of all Idea's, Seeds, and Things, by its comple••ion the 〈◊〉〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉〈◊〉 things; of all things that are done the nearest Author, and so Actives, according to pro∣portion, by applying to Passives, in an amicable connexion, and copulation, are 〈…〉〈…〉 true Spirit of the World is the universal Mercury, Natures first born Son, as yet 〈◊〉〈◊〉 the general state of Virginity existing, and putting on the nature of all things, with which it is associated, is no other then the Coelestial Mercury. Hence it is, that, whatsoever ••∣ther of profit, or disprofit, the co-agulated Spirit, without the veines, is sensible of, the same it presently communicates sympathetically, to its own kind residing in the veins, and this is not done but by the medium of the universal spirit, opening the closures of all bodies, which rejoyces, or suffers therewith, And therefore it is, that the sick is pained, if the weapon be 〈◊〉〈◊〉 to the fire, or exposed to the turbid or cold Aire; viz, because the animal Spirit, which is without the Man, first suffers, and afterward communicates its passion, to that, which abides in the body of the sick by the same vehicle, by which not onely these, but all other things of the world are done. So on the other hand also the same sympathy is manifested, as if the sick shall eat either Onions, Garlick, or Mustard, and exercise the venereal Act, it presently may be ob∣served in the weapon: viz. because the animal spirit in the man first suffers, and afterward causes the spirit, on the weapon homogeneal to it self, to participate of its suffering. This therefore is the cause of this action: and from hence other questions may be resolved and hap∣pily explained.

1. Argument. The Agent and Patient here obtain a just proportion: for the blood with which the weapon is smeared is already dead. Resp. The blood with which the wea∣pon is anointed, although it no more retein the living form, viz. of the Man, yet it remains in form of the mixture, which effects the thing, so that still in it, is an active and passive property.

2. Argument. The Remedy is applyed to heal the body, yet the whole is not healed, but on∣ly the wounded part. Resp. 1. This Axiom is not general. 2. Remedies are not al∣wayes applyed to the affected part, as is seen in Amulers.

3. Argument. How the Cure which is here administred to the weapon, will be communi∣cated to the affected part, when oftentimes the sick may be some miles distant. Resp. 1. The Etym••n of the denomination answers this: If it be a Magnetick cure, a certain space by which it draws is presupposed. 2. The communication is made by its magnetick force, in the same manner, as the odour of a Carcase is communicated to the nosthrils of Vultures many miles off. 3. Although we confess the way of this communication is unknown, yet it doth not follow, that therefore presently it must be proclaimed Ma∣••ical. So it may be affirmed the flux, and reflux of the Sea is magical, because it hath

been sought out by many, and yet it still remains unknown. The same also may be said of infinite others, for there are very many things latent in the Abysse of Nature, and the least part of natural things is obvious to our Intellect, the residue succeeding Ages will scarcely find. Now because these things are 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉, to us unknown, they must not therefore 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉, be rejected, or termed Diabolical.

4. Argument. Here to the cleansing of the part, is applyed the proper Urine, Ligature, observation of Diet, &c. Resp. These help somewhat to the consolidation of the Wound, as a cause, without which it is not effected. But that the effect of this ope∣ration is limited to the space of a few days, experience manifestly proves the contrary.

(cc) To close all, I shall here faithfully communicate to my candid Disciples, two Medi∣cines Chymically prepared, whereof the first is Oyle of Campher, and its composition with other Alexipharmacons, whereby it is rendred efficacious against the Pest.

The other is a Diaphoretick Precipitate, of Native Cinnabar, in its own three principles rightly separated, and afterward from them rightly conjoyned. Which Precipitate is assured∣ly like a certain universal, useful in all kinds of diseases.

A singular Alexipharmacon.

℞ Of Campher ℥jss. Oyle of Sweet Almonds, or Spirit of Turpentine, or which is best, and most precious of all, Oyle of Cloves ℥iij. Salt of Wormwood ℥ijss. First grinde the Campher as fine as possibly you can, and then leisurely imbibing grinde it with the Oyle, until it be plainly like a Poultis, then also add the Salt of Wormwood, and grinde it for some time, till all be exceedingly well mixt. These by Retort, with a very short Neck, in a dry Balneo, which is closed in a Reverberatory, distill into a Re∣ceiver, not very great but short, observing degrees of Fire, at first gentle, afterward en∣creased, but not very strong, until the Oyle it self come forth, and with it the Campher, in form pliant and buttery, together with many white Spirits issuing out all at once. In the end, least an Empyreuma be made, especially if the Oyle of Almonds be not di∣still'd off, (in the rest it is not so like to be) the Recipient, with the Oyle that first came out, must be removed, and then the fire encreased, that the Salt of Wormwood re∣maining in the Retort, may be well cleansed from its Stink, and Calcined, and the Re∣tort also in the Fire be very hot. Afterward take out the Salt of Wormwood, grinde it, and in another small Retort, re-pour on all that Oyle which was distill'd off in the first distillation, and in the same manner, as before, distill it, and after all the Oyle is come forth more clear than at first; again Calcine the Salt, and the same Stinke it re∣ceives from the Feces of Oyle of Sweet Almonds, will be by this means taken away. The same labour repeat also the third time, viz. rectifying the same Oyle upon the said Salt. Lastly, in the said Oyle, now, by reason of the Campher, nothing buttery, but very pure, extinguish a convenient quantity of pieces of Tiles heat red hot, and this must be minded, that as while you are putting those into the Oyle, the Vessel must necessarily be open, that presently after it be diligently closed with its proper Stopple, (for the Oyle will be inflamed) and then by Retort with a gentle Fire distill it, and the Oyle will come forth clear and transparent, which must be separated from the Phlegme, if any be. In the mean time, whilst this Oyle is made, the other Ingredients for this Composition may be prepared; as extract of Myrth, Aloes, and Saffron, as also Gum of Sulphur. The extracts are made in manner, as is taught in Tyrocinium lib. 2. cap. 9. with Spirit of Wine but the Myrrh and Aloes, must first be dissolved in still'd Vinegar, that it may be separated from the Feces, the Vinegar afterward being removed, the rest is perform∣ed with Spirit of Wine, according to the prescript of Art. Gum of Sulphur is made after the manner prescribed in Tyrocinium of Balsom of Sulphur; but in the end, the

Spirit of Wine from the extracted Sulphur must be separated, that it 〈…〉〈…〉 side in the bottom, and in a cold place coagulated till it be like Gum. The 〈…〉〈…〉 on of all these is thus. ℞

• Oyle of Campher,
• Extract of Myrrh, of each ℥j.
• Extract Aloes ℥ss.
• Extract of Sastron,
• Gum of Sulphur, of each ʒij.

Mix all diligently, and keep it in a clean Vessel. Dose from two to three grants tak∣en every morning with Treacle-water, or within twenty four hours after the first infe∣ction, taken twice or thrice to provoke Sweat.

An excellent Diaphoretick Precipitate.

First, make Spirit of Nitre, as teacheth Tyrocinium lib. 2. c. 4. of this ℞ one pound, Salt gem as much, being very subtilly pulverisate; mix them, and in a convenient Re∣tort, with a Receiver annexed, placed in a close Reverberatory, distill a most red Wa∣ter, which keep. Then ℞ Native Cinnabar of Hungaria most red, which is the Mine∣ra of Mercury or Quick-silver, well cleansed from the Earthy Scoria's, as much as you please, this leisurely dissolve in the aforesaid Water; and especially see that you wari∣ly proceed; for all will vehemently wax hot together, therefore a little piece of Mi∣nera must be injected, and moreover, for its total Solution, (which will be of an ex∣cellent green colour) a large quantity of Menstruum is required. This Solution clear, and from the combustible Sulphur, which either swims on the top, or settles to the bot∣tome, by inclination separated, distill by a Cucurbit in a Fire of Sand. First the Men∣struum comes forth, and the Principles of the Minera it self remain in the bottom, now indeed by reason of this Solution, and ablation of the Menstruum discontinued, but afterward they must be separated. After the Menstruum is all separated, urge the fire a little more strongly, and to the sides, or upper part of the Cucurbit the Sublimed Mer∣cury will be elevated most white, but in the bottome the Sulphur and Salt subjected together will reside. Break off the Cucurbit, that the Mercury may be separated from the other principles, and not confusedly mixed but be gathered a part. The com∣mon Sublimate diligently gathered, in a Cucurbit with distill'd Vinegar, by gentle Boiling 〈◊〉〈◊〉 a Fire of Sand, dissolve; separate the Solution from the Feces. The Vinegar being lear, yet containing in it self the Mercury, abstract to a dryness: what remains, with Rain-water or May-dew, again by boiling dissolve, reject the Feces, and distill the Water into a Magma somewhat black, the same with fresh distill'd Rain-water again dissolve by Boiling, reject the Feces, as before, and again distill it; this do also the third and fourth time, viz. until the Mercury after the fourth distillation remain most white.

Then to it pour excellent Alcohol of Wine, and in a Vessel with a Blindhead, di∣vest it certain Weeks, or for a whole Month in Balneo. In the mean while, the other principles also, which resided in the bottom, after the Sublimate was removed, separate and clarifie, in which observe this method. Upon them pour distill'd Ram-water hot; ••sently the Salt by dissolving it self, goes into the same Water, but the yellow Sulphur ••mains alone. If any of the Salt shall still cleave unto it, that must be removed by reito∣••ted washings with the distill'd Rain-water, and mixed with the former extraction of Salt. Both afterward must be purified, also with Spirit of Wine only. Therefore ••om the Salt first remove the distill'd Water, with which you extracted it, and the 〈◊〉〈◊〉 dissolve with the best Spirit of Wine, the Feces removed, the Solution will be 〈…〉〈…〉 to yellow; distill off the Spirit of Wine to a skinniness, and the halt 〈…〉〈…〉 will be ••lated in the bottom like transparent Vitriol, which diligently ga∣ther

and keep. The Sulphur, being first often washt with hot distill'd Water, and dry∣ed, in like manner with Spirit of Wine digest for some time, and the same afterward abstract from the Sulphur. Thus the two principles of Salt and Sulphur purified will be in readiness; to the same purity also the Mercury must be reduced. After it hath been digested and dissolved for the appointed time with Spirit of Wine, (all that Com∣position will be elegantly red) by Retort into a most capacious Receiver, distill off the Spirit of Wine, at first with gentle fire of Sand, afterward urge the fire, and the Spirit of Mercury will come forth, by often extending it self through the whole Recipient, and by subliming like Crystal. After the distillation is exactly performed leave all, and after twenty four hours the Crystallizare Spirit of Mercury, will be dissolved in the Spirit of Wine first distill'd off, which must afterward be separated from the Spirit of Wine, by gentle heat in Balneo. The Spirit of Wire first ascends, and leaves the Spi∣rit of Mercury in the bottom of a Cineritious colour, which also keep. Having all these three principles, process must be made to an hemogeneal conjunction of them, which to perform, thus proceed. First make a Conjunctive Water of the same Mine∣ra, after this manner. Dissolve Minera of Ungarick Quicksilver ℥vj. in a dissolving Wa∣ter made of Nitre and Salt-gem. The Solution separated from the Feces, distill by gentle heat in Balneo, to a thickness like Oyle; pour on fresh dissolving Water, and again distill it to an Oyliness, this do five or six times. Afterward in a Vessel well closed, set it to putrefie in Balneo for fourteen days, then distill it with gentle fire of Sand, until all superfluity of Water from it be separated: When the white Spirits be∣gin to come forth, change the Recipient, and apply another very well luted, in which receive the Spirits, together with the Water with them distill'd, afterward urge the distillation till the Vessel be very hot, and keep the Water. In ℥vj. of this, dissolve of the Salt above made ℥ij. and circulate it for some time in Balneo; afterward upon ℥ss. of the Sulphur, pour of this Water (viz, in which the Salt is resolved and digested) ℥jss, and in gentle heat of Balneo separate the same Water to a convenient thickness; then the second time pour on the same quantity of the Water, viz. ℥jss. and by distilling in Balneo abstract it, and so go on, until with ℥ss. of Sulphur, ℥j. of Salt be intirely incor∣porated; which by the weight you may know, and if of both be made one certain viscous liquor. To ℥ss. of these, add ℥ij. of the Spirit of Mercury above prepared, and in a Phiol Hermetically sealed, boil it in an Athanor, prudently adhibiting degrees of fire, until all be reduced to a red powder, which will be in the space of three or four Months; this Powder thus prepared, and afterward corrected with Alcohol of Wine, keep for use. It is a Universal Medicine, of which one grane or two at most, exhibited in any disease, with convenient Vehicles, wonderfully help the internal Balsome, to ex∣pell an Enemy internally harboured, either by Vomit, Siedge, or Sweat.

Sit nomen Domini benedictum.

FINIS.

Notes

• * 1.1

  There is one common Mummy of all men, viz. the spirit of life. The Medicine therefore may al∣so be one. For the Disease in mans Body is nothing else but an Affect whereby the Mumy, or operation of the Spirit of life in man is hindered.

  This is proved by various ex∣amples, as of the Sun, Salt, Food, Poison, Air, and Fire, with which all men are indif∣ferently affected. If the great∣est of these Affects be curable, then the least may certainly be healed.
• * 1.2

  A Disease cau∣sing the hair to fall off.
• * 1.3

  Co-coctions.
• * 1.4

  Res. Ive.
• * 1.5

  If two small a quantity 〈…〉〈…〉 of Vitriol be pour∣•• 〈…〉〈…〉 makes it vo∣native only.
• * 1.6

  Excessive heats.
• * 1.7

  White Wine.
• * 1.8

  Read Mugwort
• * 1.9

  What is this Cro∣cus of Metals.
• * 1.10

  Before Sup∣puration.
• * 1.11

  What kinds of Diseases are cured by Vomiting.
• * 1.12

  An admirable property in Glass of Antimony.
• * 1.13

  Where its Cathartick force consists.
• * 1.14

  A Caution
• * 1.15

  Intemperance the Nurse of Physicians.
• * 1.16

  Where the Subject of the parging fa∣culty consists.
• * 1.17

  〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉.
• * 1.18

  How these purg∣ing Medicines a∣perate.
• * 1.19

  A Trial of the best Mercury.
• * 1.20

  Panacea of Anwaldinus.
• * 1.21

  Spirit of Vi∣triol and Sul∣phur differ not.
• * 1.22

  Dose and Use.
• * 1.23

  Red Alcohol.
• * 1.24

  Caution.
• * 1.25

  Caution.
• * 1.26

  ☞
• * 1.27

  Caution.
• * 1.28

  page 68.
• * 1.29

  rotation.
• * 1.30

  A Diaphoretick of Cinnabar.
• * 1.31

  Fiery sores of the head.
• * 1.32

  The external use of Oil of Antimony.
• * 1.33

  Mercurius vitz, Corrected.
• * 1.34

  Mercurius vitae Cathartick.
• * 1.35

  Glasse of Mer∣cury.
• * 1.36

  Montispeliensis.
• * 1.37

  Symptomes. Caution.
• * 1.38

  Liquer against worms.
• * 1.39

  Error of Crollius and others.
• * 1.40

  Glasse of Antimony.
• * 1.41

  The time of preparing glasse of Antimony.
• * 1.42

  Glasse of Antimo∣ny corrected.
• * 1.43

  Whether after the taking of Antimony a vein may be cut.
• * 1.44

  Alias Aloes succotrine.
• * 1.45

  Whether Antimony only purging by the inferior parts may be.
• * 1.46

  Ʋntruths in Physicians are allowed by Plato, when for the benefit of the sick.
• * 1.47

  The true correcti∣on of Scammony by Spirit of Vitriol.
• * 1.48

  Scammony not prepa∣red is hurtful.
• * 1.49

  Or small stones.
• * 1.50

  Paracelsus his pre∣parations easie, not difficult.
• * 1.51

  Radical vices.
• * 1.52

  Adde to which a capacious Reciever.
• * 1.53

  Pleasant bitter, alias, pleasant austerity.
• * 1.54

  Mugwort.
• * 1.55

  Read Argilla.
• * 1.56

  Cure of the Dropsie.
• * 1.57

  Crystals.
• * 1.58

  There are some Di∣seases which admis 〈◊〉〈◊〉 of Cure, but by Sweat, and the ••munctories of the Pores, as thy Wes••∣lence and Pleurisie.
• * 1.59

  Or that it may be made du Amal∣gama.
• * 1.60

  Herbs and flowers which in distilling send forth yellow drops.
• * 1.61

  Buttery Magistery of Pearls.
• * 1.62

  Spirit of Lignum Guaiacum.
• * 1.63

  Butery Magiste∣ry of Corals.
• * 1.64

  Tincture of Corals by Spirit of Honey.☞
• * 1.65

  Pots.
• * 1.66

  White-violets, rather Wall-flowers.
• * 1.67

  False Aurum p••abile.
• * 1.68

  Bones stand∣ing out of their place.
• * 1.69

  Feebleness of the loines.
• * 1.70

  It is strange that in Changes of the Moon the Brain is disturbed, in her Increase it moistens, and in her Decrease it dryes, as is plainly to be seen in Epilepticks, who in the encrease of the Moon per∣ceive themselves worse.
• * 1.71

  Wild Mint.
• * 1.72

  The Author's Pre∣face before published.
• * 1.73

  In Gold is the Re∣servacle of all Magi∣steries; for the Quin∣tescence of Gold resists tho operation of the Sun and the other Planets, in the Body of Man.
• * 1.74

  There are four prin∣ciples of Nature.
• * 1.75

  Among the Celestials, Sol, obtaines the prio∣rity.
• * 1.76

  Among Vegetables, Wine.
• * 1.77

  Among Animals Man.
• * 1.78

  And among Minerals, Gold.
• * 1.79

  The Aurean Heaven is manifested without any comixtion of Impu∣rity. So feculent and ponderous Lucifer once was cast out from the spiritual Heaven.
• * 1.80

  The Ancients not without cause say, in Sol and Salt all things are contained, viz. not in the excrementit••ous part, but in the Centrale universal Balsom of Na∣ture, which from every Age hath been called the true Halchymia. Read. Rodagitius his inferior Zodiack of the Hyemal Signs.
• * 1.81

  Also Lullyes Heaven of Phylosophers of Cen∣trale Salt.
• * 1.82

  To this Phylosophick Heaven we apply its Terrene Stars, which are Plants, Stones, and Metals.
• * 1.83

  As in Animals, of all parts the Heart it self is most excellent throughout the whole Body, so in the Heaven and World, the Sun ex∣ceeds, being the joy of every Creature in the whole universe, and such as are in it have the Dominion.
• * 1.84

  See Menandem Hie∣rohlyphicam.
• * 1.85

  Gold is every Nature.
• * 1.86

  Exodus 26. 30.
• * 1.87

  The Counsel of the Supream Order, the middle order interprets to the Inferior.
• * 1.88

  The third is moved by the second; the se∣cond is governed by the first.
• * 1.89

  GOD in the disposi∣on and ordination of things by degrees, hath always placed the more noble in the highest de∣gree.
• * 1.90

  All Souls to that one Soul of the World, and all Planets to the Sun only, as King over all, ought to be referred.
• * 1.91

  It shines over all, and is the ferment of humane sapience.
• * 1.92

  The force of the Sun peculiarly shines in Stones, for whilst in every natural thing the spirit of it is seated, so much the more will it be manifested in Gold, and in Stones, which helps their Nature la∣bouring with defect, and restores them.
• * 1.93

  Therefore Paracel∣sus, not without Rea∣son, in lib vexationum hath constituted triple Gold.
• * 1.94

  Metals are appoint∣ed the lowest place of the Circle, they in the middle of the Centre of the Earth lye bid.
• * 1.95

  The Sun receives from none, but burns and enlightens always of it self, and by God only it governed.
• * 1.96

  You can proceed in nothing rightly without the benefit of Luna, because she by the vir∣tue of Sol is governess of generation, augmen∣tation, and decrease.
• * 1.97

  It is called Luna, be∣cause it shines by the light of another, for of it self it shines not but receives all its splen∣dor from the Sun.
• * 1.98

  Without the Moon, 〈◊〉〈◊〉 a Medium, we are altogether unable to attract the super••our virtues.
• * 1.99

  Although the Moon from all Stars receives virtue, yet as oft as she is joyned 〈◊〉〈◊〉, and in conjunction with the Sun, she is most power∣fully replenished with an enlivening virtue, and from his Aspect borrows her complexi••h.
• * 1.100

  An earthen Retort.
• * 1.101

  No man once endam∣aged, will use the same thing, by which be was hurt, the second time.
• * 1.102

  It is needful that Death precede Rege∣neration.
• * 1.103

  Deceiver.
• * 1.104

  A ••isease that makes the hairs fall off.

  No man without do∣lour recovers health, like a Woman with Child, who without pain cannot be de••∣ed.
• * 1.105

  The nature of the spiritu∣al Magner, Sympathical or Antipathical, although invi∣sible, yet from its Affect is sufficiently sensible to be of admirable virtue.
• * 1.106

  Not Bores-grease.
• * 1.107

  If the expulsive fa∣culty be weak, then the coagulative force of Salt causeth the encrease of Tartar.
• * 1.108

  A singular Powder against the Stone.
• * 1.109

  Compounded pow∣der of Crabs-eyes.
• * 1.110

  Extract of Knobs of Cynosbatus.
• * 1.111

  Liquor of Crystals.
• * 1.112

  Tincture of Em∣ralds.
• * 1.113

  Sulphur of Sol.
• * 1.114

  Aurum-potabile.
• * 1.115

  Salt of Co••als.
• * 1.116

  Bread and Wine are the chief props of Sus∣tentation, and of pre∣creation singular medi∣ums, because Sm•• Ce∣rere & Baccho triget Venus.
• * 1.117

  〈1 paragraph〉〈1 paragraph〉
• * 1.118

  Wheat cannot be had without Tares, no•• Haney without a Sting.
• * 1.119

  Entitys of Diseases according to Paracel∣sus are five

  For be divides di∣seases into Natural, and into them coming as a Scourge from God.

  The Natural are comprehended in four entitys, viz. Natural, Astral, Venenate, and Spiritual, th•• fist is such as are inflicted as a Scourge

  These Astral and Firmamental Infecti∣ons are known by the ingenious Physician, and Firmamentally cured, for Art hath ob∣taired a Medicine which impowers the
• * 1.120

  Phytian hath to know and capell Firmamen∣tal diseases.
• * 1.121

  The Magnet of Man is Magical Cure, in which is a Celestial Im∣pression after Contact of the Herb, the Herb un∣til it be putrefied, at∣tracts Medicine into the Ʋlcer, and so cures it.
• † 1.122

  Herb Sanikell.
• * 1.123

  Ladies Mantle.
• * 1.124

  Whether Vulnerary Potions beuseful.
• * 1.125

  Oyle and Spirit of Saturn.
• * 1.126

  A famous Cordial
• * 1.127

  Auram potabile of soure.
• * 1.128

  A disease in the sin∣gers.