The family dictionary, or, Houshold [sic] companion wherein are alphabetically laid down exact rules and choice physical receipts for the preservation of health ... directions for making oils, ointments, salves, ... chymical preparations, physical-wines, ales and other liquors and descriptions of the virtues of herbs, fruits, flowers ... and parts of living creatures used in medicinal potions, ... likewise directions for cookery, ... also the way of making all sorts of perfumes ... together with the art of making all sorts of English wines, ... the mystery of pickling and keeping all sorts of pickles ... : to which is added as an appendix the explanation of physical terms, bills of fare ... : with the art of carving and many other useful matters / by J.H.

Tetters to Kill: Take of burnt Alom. Ginger, and Flower of Brimstone, of each a like quantity: mix them well, and incorporate them with fresh Butter, so much as when melted will bring them into the consistence of an Unguent; and with it anoint the Part afflicted, as hot as can be well endured, when you are going to Bed, and let it continue on all Night; and when you rise wash it off with Celandine-water: but upon going to Bed take a little Gascoin-powder in a spoonful or two of Treacle-water to prevent the Humours being driven into the Mass of Blood, which oftentimes hap∣pens when this is not on, ba∣thing the Place with Celan∣dine-water.