CERECLOTH.
To make a Cerecloth.
Take Virgin Wax, Deers Suet, Rosen, Pitch, and Barrowes grease, of each alike, and boil them together until they be half consumed, then do it abroad upon
The skilful physician containing directions for the preservation of a healthful condition, and approved remedies for all diseases and infirmities (outward or inward) incident to the body of man ... whereunto is added experimented instructions for the compounding of perfumes, also for the chusing and ordering of all kinds of wines, both in preserving the sound, and rectifying those that are prick'd : never before imparted to publick view.
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- The skilful physician containing directions for the preservation of a healthful condition, and approved remedies for all diseases and infirmities (outward or inward) incident to the body of man ... whereunto is added experimented instructions for the compounding of perfumes, also for the chusing and ordering of all kinds of wines, both in preserving the sound, and rectifying those that are prick'd : never before imparted to publick view.
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- Bahia (Brazil : State). Secretaria das Minas e Energia. Diretoria de Distribuição.
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- London :: Printed by Tho. Maxey for Nath. Ekins ...,
- 1656.
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"The skilful physician containing directions for the preservation of a healthful condition, and approved remedies for all diseases and infirmities (outward or inward) incident to the body of man ... whereunto is added experimented instructions for the compounding of perfumes, also for the chusing and ordering of all kinds of wines, both in preserving the sound, and rectifying those that are prick'd : never before imparted to publick view." In the digital collection Early English Books Online 2. https://name.umdl.umich.edu/A35865.0001.001. University of Michigan Library Digital Collections. Accessed June 16, 2024.
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a linnen cloth somewhat thin, and lay it to the place grieved as hot as may be suffered.
A singular Cereeloth for all Bruises, Aches and Wounds whatsoever.
Take a pint of Sallet Oyle of the best you can get, and half a pound of red Lead, and as much Rosen as a Walnut, boil all together upon a soft fire till it be somewhat black, stirring it continually, and when it is cold rowle it up, and keep it for your use. You may keep it seven years, and it will be exceeding good if you keep it from the hear of the fire. Probatum.
To make a Cerecloth for an Ache.
Take Olibanum and Sallet Oyle with Wax, Rosen and Stone Pitch, and boil them together.
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A Cerecloth for all Members that be out of Joint-or any consuming member and grieved with cold moistness that consu∣meth, it bringeth the Member again to his natural place.
Take six ounces of Wax, three ounces of Rosen, two ounces of Mastick, Ar∣moniacum, Galbanum and Olibanum of each one ounce, of Fenicreek, Worm∣wood, Camomile and Cummin, of each of these in powder one ounce, Oyl of Castorum and Oyle of Camomile flow∣er: of each one ounce, of Vinegar five ounces; melt the Rosen, and Wax, and the Oyles together, and then put in the Galbanum and Armoniack steeped in Vineger and strained, and so put in the powder last of all, stirring it to∣gether, and thereof make your Cere∣cloth.
To make a good Cerecloth.
Take one pound of Galbanum finely beaten to powder and searsed, as much fine Rosen beaten and searsed, as much Pitch, of Sheeps Suet four ounces, of
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Cummin two ounces, Labdanum one ounce, of Cloves one ounce, of Mace one ounce, of Saffron half an ounce.