Nine books of physick and chirurgery written by that great and learned physitian, Dr Sennertus. The first five being his Institutions of the whole body of physick: the other four of fevers and agues: with their differences, signs, and cures.

CHAP. XXVIII. Of Medicines that draw away Phlegme.

APophlegmatismes, * 1.1 are Medicines also, which are held in the mouth, and draw out Phlegme from the head, and neighbouring-parts, from whence they have their name, for the most part they are called Diamasse∣mataes or Masticatories.

But they are not all made alike, * 1.2 for first Apophlegmatisms are used in the forme of Gargarisms, which how they are made is newly shewn.

Moreover, Medicines may be made by bearing, and with a convenient liquor, reduced into the forme of an Electuarie, wherewith the Palate should be an∣nointed. * 1.3

The third are called Masticatories, which are retai∣ned and masticated longer in the mouth, partly by their heat, they dissolve Phlegme, draw it out, and intice it

forth, partly by the strength wherewith they are endu∣ed, of stimulating the expulsive facultie of the braine, they irritate it, to eject what ever troubles it, which againe may be done three waies.

For first simple Medicines, either whole, * 1.4 or a little cut one∣ly are detained and chewed in the mouth.

Secondly, The same medicines pounded, and with a sufficient quantitie of Honey, or Wax, which is taken, are made into Troches, like Lupine seeds, or Hazel-nuts, being in weight a scruple.

Thirdly, The same medcines stamped, being put in a lin∣nen cloath, which may be bruised and chewed with the Teeth.

Notes

• * 1.1

  Apophleg∣matismes.
• * 1.2

  Manner of prepa∣ring.
• * 1.3

  Masticato∣ries.
• * 1.4

  The way of making.