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1 OLeum Viperinum, Oyl of Vipers.
℞ live Vipers, such as are strong, large and fat, No xxj. of the best Oyl of Hypericon lbiij ss: Spanish or Rhenish Wine ℥iiij: put the Oyl into an earthen Pot, well glazed, having a nar∣row mouth; boyl it in B.M. till it is so hot, that you can∣not
endure your finger in it; then put in the Vipers one af∣ter another, and when they are stifled, put in the Wine, cover the Pot, and make it boyl, till the moisture of the Vipers is almost consumed: then strain and press forth the Oyl, and the faeces being afterward setled, decant the Oyl, and keep it in a close Vessel for use.
Tis of admirable use for Scabs, Itch, Tettars, Ring∣worms, Scurff, Morphew, Leprosy, Evil Ulcers, break∣ings out, and most defor∣mities of the Skin, especi∣ally such as proceed from a Venereal Cause. It eases the pain of the Gout, and the Haemorrhoids, and if the whole Region of the Belly be anointed with it, it gives ease in the Cholick, and fa∣cilitates the Delivery of Wo∣men.
2. Oleum Castorei No∣strum, Our Oyl of Castor.
℞ Caestor, Euphorbium, Myrrh, white Pepper, A. ℥ j: Oyl Olive ℥xl: Spanish wine ℥xij: boyl to the con∣sumption of the Wine; but the better way is to make an Ex∣traction with Oyl of Tur∣pentine, and then to mix it with the Oyl Olive.
It is good against all pains and cold afflictions of the Brain and Nerves; it is good against the Head-ach, Trembling, Palsy and cold Fits of Feavers, by anointing the Back bone with it; It is also good against the Gout and Sciatica.
3. Oleum Bufonum Hart∣manni, Oyl of Toads of Hartman.
℞ three or four living Toads, boyl them a whole hour in Oyl Olive lbij: strain it, and keep it for use.
This Oyl is of wonderful Virtues against Pimples, Morphew, Freckles, Sun∣burning, Wheals and Red∣ness of the Skin or Face: anoint the Skin once a day, for certain days; after a little time the Wheals will fall off, and the Morphew or redness will be cured.
4. Oleum Lacertarum, Oyl of Lizards.
℞ expressed Oyl of Wall∣nuts, or Oyl of Hypericon (which you please) lbv. Rhe∣nish Wine or Spanish ℥vj. live green large Lizards No xvj, xx, xxvj. or more, as they are in bigness: suffo∣cate them in the scalding Oyl, and make it exactly as Oyl of Vipers aforesaid, at Sect. 1.
In the making of these Oyls of Animals, the An∣tients caused them to be inso∣lated for many days, which caused them to putrify and make an insupportable stink, whereby the Oyl became in∣fected with putrefaction and poyson, rather than any good quality; which Error be sure in all like cases to avoid. This Oyl is said to be a spe∣cifick against Burstenness, or falling out of the Intestines: it is also affirmed to make Hair grow thick, and upon bald places. In Ruptures use it with a Truss, applying (after the part is well anoint∣ed) Our Emplastrum ad Herniam.
5. Oleum Anydynum No∣strum; Our Oyl easing Pain.
℞ green leaves of Poppies, Henbane, Hemlock, A. lbj. bruise them well, and boyl them in Oyl Olive lbiiij. boyl till the Herbs are crisp, then strain out by pressing, and repeat this work 3 times.
It is a most excellent A∣nodyne Oyl in all Gouts, Sciatica's, tormenting and excruciating Pains that I know of, and is a Medicine which will not fail in Disea∣ses proceeding from a hot Cause, if Camphir ℥iij, be mixt with it, it will be so much the better.
6. Oleum Hyperici No∣strum Compositum, Our Oyl of Hypericon.
℞ Hypericon, Rosemary, Lavender, A. ℥xij. Camo∣mil, Wormwood, Hyssop, Marjoram, Bawm, Penny∣royal, Rue, Sage, Time, Sa∣vin, Bay Berries, Fennel∣seeds, A. ℥iiij. all being dry, make a strong infusion in Oyl of Turpentine, Juniper-ber∣ries or Aniseeds lbiiij. over a gentle fire, or in the Sun, for 60 days, then express strong∣ly,
and mix therewith Oyl Olive lbx.
It comforts the Joynts and Nerves, is excellent good against the Palsy, Cramp, Gout, Sciatica, and all ex∣ternal Diseases coming of cold; it refreshes wearied Members, discusses Wind, and asswages Tumors; it is good against the Megrim, Lethargy, Vertigo, and pains of the Liver and Spleen.
7. Oleum Cherinum Com∣positum Mayherni, Oyl of Wall-flowers compound.
℞ of the simple Oyl of Wall-flowers (which see in Our Pharmacopoeia, Lib. 5. Cap. 2. Sect. 7.) lbij: com∣mon Salt decripitated and ground upon a Porphery to a subtil pouder; white Venice Soap, A. ℥viij. mix, and make an Oyl.
It prevails mightily a∣gainst the Gour; in the E∣vening anoint all the Joynts with it, chiefly the Hands and Feet, or where the prin∣cipal pain is; then going to bed, put on Socks, Gloves, &c. There was a certain Learned Physician, who had been afflicted with the Gout 30 years (he was Physician to the Duke of Bovillon) he lived as many years more, and the residue of his Life (for he was above an hun∣dred years when he dyed) by the use and benefit of this Oyl, was free from his Distemper. And ten years before his Death, he was seen to walk as firmly as if he had never been afflicted with this tormenting Di∣sease.
8. Oleum Limacum com∣positum, Oyl of Snails Com∣pound.
℞ black Snails in May, Aqua Vitae, A. lbj: Ox Galls No.j. Oyls of Peter and of Spike, A. ℥ij: put them in a great Ox Bladaer, which tye fast, and put that into another Bladder, and hang it up for 20 days, then strain it: after dissolve there∣in Liquid Storax ℥j: shake them all well together, once every day for a Month, be∣ing put into a glass Bottle, and close stopt.
It is an admirable thing
for all aches and pains co∣ming almost from what cause soever; it warms and comforts, and helps such as are numbed in their Limbs.
9. Oleum Lacertarum Sculteti, Lizard Oyl of Scultetus.
℞ green live Lizards, as many as you please, boyl them in Oyl Olive, till the Lizards be burnt or grow crisp, and the Oyl be black; then strain out, put it into a Glass, and insolate till the dreggs fall down, and the Oyl becomes clear, and of a brown color.
It has the Virtues of the former at Sect. 4. but this is particularly a specifick (to anoint with) in the Kings Evil, applying over the Sores or swellings (after anointing) the Ceratum Oxylaeum, soft∣ned whith this Oyl: and gi∣ving also inwardly every morning for thirty days to∣gether, ʒvj. of Electuary of Lizards, which Hercules Saxonia and Johannes Pre∣votius esteemed as a great Secret, and certain Remedy for the cure of the King-Evil. The Electuary. ℞ Common or green Lizards, (the Heads, Tails and In∣wards cast away) infuse them by themselves, in sharp white Wine Vinegar (made without Pepper) for four days: Then dry them and sleep them in other Vinegar, and dry them again, either in the shade or Sun, and pouder them finely, which mix with four times its weight of cla∣rified Honey. Dose to Chil∣dren ʒij: to Men or Wo∣men ℥ ss: or ʒvj: or ℥j: at most, continuing it for 30 or 40 days.
10. Oleum Cosmeticum, An Oyl softning and clean∣sing the Skin.
℞ Oyl of bitter Almonds new drawn ℥viij: Oyl of Tartar per deliquium, so much, or in such a proportion as being well shaked together, the Oyl may presently turn white, like Cream, and so constantly remain: This Oyl you may perfume with a few drops of Oyl of Rhodium, or of the Tincture of Am∣bergrise and Musk.
The Skin being first made
very clean with warm Wa∣ter and Wheat Bran, and then dryed with a cloth, is to be bathed Morning and Evening with this Oyl, it will make the Skin both soft and white, and free it from Sun-Burning, Pimples, Tettars, Scurff, or any disco∣lourings.
11. Oleum Amygdala∣rum dulcium per expressio∣nem, Oyl of Sweet Almonds by Expression.
℞ large, well grown, fresh, and well dryed Almonds, blanch them in hot water, taking off also the fine, thin membranous Skin; wipe them with a linnen cloth, and spread them abroad to dry. Then put them into a Mar∣ble Mortar, and beat them with a wooden Pestle, till the pulp is very thin, and be∣gin to yield Oyl; put this pulp into a bag of new strong linnen Cloth, tye the mouth of it fast, and put it between two thin tin Plates, or of wood lined with white Lat∣ten, which place according to Art, in an Almond Press: squeeze it at first very gently, but afterwards with a considerable strength; leaving the bag in the Press till the Oyl has time to drop forth: If you press too strongly at first, the Faeces of the Almonds would come through the bag, and the Oyl would be thick and filthy, which otherwise will be pure and clear.
§ 1. The Ancients used to heat the Almonds, and such other like in B.M. af∣ter they were beaten to a pulp, just before they went into the Press: 'tis true, something more of Oyl will be gotten that way, than by what is here delivered; but then it will be less pleasing both to Tast and Smell. Some press the Oyl out without beating them to a Pulp, because the Almond Pulp will be less subject to pass through the Bag, but then you will have yet some∣thing less of the Oyl. § 2. As∣the same manner you may make Oyls of other the like Kernells; as,
Oleum Amygdalarum ama∣rarum,
Oyl of Bitter Al∣monds.
Oleum Balanium, Oyl of the Nut Ben.
Oleum Nucum Juglandi∣um, Oyl of Wallnuts.
Oleum Nucum Avella∣narum, Oyl of Hazle Nuts.
Olcum Crysomelinum, sen ex Nucleis Malorum Ar∣meniacorum, Oyl of Apri∣cock Kernels.
Oleum ex Nucleis malo∣rum Persicorum, Oyl of Peach Kernels.
§ 3. Here is to be noted, that in making the Oyl of Bitter Almonds, the beating and heating may be omitted, but if you blanch them not, the dry red skin will suck up part of your Oyl. The bit∣terness lyes only in the ter∣rene part, the Oyls of both sorts of Almonds are alike sweet; this bitterness re∣maining in the Faeces, al∣though it be not hurtful to mankind, nor to the most part of other Animals; yet it is most dangerous poyson that Poultry can meet with. § 4. In drawing the Oyls of Wallnuts, Hazle-Nuts, &c. you must avoid heating the Pulps, if you use them inwardly, or for Cosme∣ticks, because then they are most agreeable to the Tast and Smell. § 5. The Nut Ben, is called by the Greeks Balanus Mirepsica, by the Latins Glans Ʋnguentaria, from its Oily property. The Nut is in some sorts ••rian∣gular, covered with a whi∣tish, thin, smooth, and brittle rind: The substance of the Fruit is white, so is also the Oyl, which is without any kind of smell; nor will it ever grow rank, musty, stinking, or otherwise ill sconted, and therefore is of good use among Perfumers. This Oyl of Ben is said to take away Freckles from the Face and Skin: I never proved it, but if it be true, it may be accounted one of the greatest Arcana a∣mong Ladies. Dropt into the Ears, it takes away their ringing noise. Taken in∣wardly in Wine à ʒss. ad ʒij. it opens Obstructions of the Liver, Spleen and Mesente∣ry. Outwardly anointed it eases the Gout, and other
pains of the Nerves and Joynts. § 6. After this self same manner may be drawn the
Oyl of Pistaches, or Pistich Nuts.
Oyl of Pine-Apple Ker∣nells.
Oyl of the four greater cold seeds:
Oyl of Orange Kernells.
Oyl of Limon Kernells.
Oyl of Citron Kernells.
Oyl of Palma Christi seed.
Oyl of Peony seed.
Oyl of Hemp seed.
Oyl of Mustard seed.
Oyl of Dwarf Elder seed.
Oyl of Henbane seed.
Oyl of Poppy seed.
Oyl of Carthamus seeds.
Oyl of Lettice seeds, &c.
12. Oleum Seminum A∣nisi per Expressionem, Oyl of Aniseeds by Expression.
℞ Aniseeds, new or fresh, well grown, and very dry lbj. cleanse them well, beat and sift them through a close hair Sieve. Fill the hollow of a Plate that may be set with the brims in the lower part of the hair sieve, cover the plate with the lower part of the sieve; and keeping one hand upon the sieve, which must then touch and cover the plate filled with the pou∣der of Aniseeds; and the other under the bottom of the plate: in an Instant turn the whole so that the pouder may fall upon the sieve and be covered with the plate: the same time have in a readdiness a Copper Pos∣net to that bigness, that the bottom of the sieve may rest wihin side, but not go down to the bottom: then put in three pints of Water, and ha∣ving placed the Skillet upon a Furnace, as the water boyls, let the pouder of the Aniseeds receive the vapour, for a quarter of an hour, or till the boyling vapours of the water have well penetrated the pou∣der, and till you can no longer endure the heat of the plate which covers it: then put the pouder into a strong, close cloth bag, tye it fast, and put it into an Almond Press, be∣tween two hot plates, and forthwith press it with all the speed & strength that may be; so will a pound of pouder of
Aniseeds yield one Ounce and an half, and sometimes two Ounces of Oyl, having the true smell and tast of A∣niseeds.
This expressed Oyl mightily expels Wind con∣tained in the Belly, gives ease in the Cholick and Gri∣ping of the Guts: it strength∣ens the Stomach, helps Di∣gestion, and eases the pain of the Ventricle. You may put a drop or two into Broth, for Children that are troubled with the Gripes, also you may anoint it upon the Stomach, Navel, and lower parts of the Belly. This Oyl by expression is less sub∣til and penetrative than that which is drawn by distillati∣on, however it has less Acri∣mony, and may therefore be given in greater quantity, even to ʒss. in Wine, or some other proper Liquor. After the same manner in all re∣spects is drawn,
Oleum Nucis Moschatae, Oyl of Nutmegs.
Oleum Macis, Oyl of Mace.
Oleum Caryophyllorum, Oyl of Cloves.
Oleum Piperis Jamaicae, Oyl of Jamaica Pepper.