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1. BAlsamum Catholicon, The General or uni∣versal Balsam.
℞ Oyl of Hypericon lb iv Venice Turpentine lb ij, Ro∣sin, Bees wax, A. lbj ss, boil them over a fire to the just consistency of a Balsam: then add, being a little cooled Bal∣sam of Peru, liquid storax A. lbss: Chymical oyls of Spike, Carraways, Juniper berries, and Sassafras, A. ʒij: Stir them till the Balsam is cold, then put it up into tin b••xes
fitted with screws.
This is a notable Balsam in all green wounds, contu∣sions and punctures of the Nerves. It is good in broken bones, and in all Tumors, pain and contractures proceeding from a cold cause, being in∣deed not much inseriour to natural Balsam.
2. Balsamum Arcaei, Bal∣sam or Liniment of Arcaeus.
℞ Gum Elemni, Turpentine A. ℥ j. ss: hogs-grease, ℥ j: sheeps suet, ℥ ij: dissolve the Gums in sack, which evapo∣rate, then put in the fats, and lastly, the Turpentinc: this is the same in our Pharmacop. lib. 5. cap. 4. sect. 5. But the Balsam will be much better if it be made thus: ℞ Gum Elemni, Venice Turpentine, A. ℥ij: Becs wax ℥ j ss: Oyl of Hypericon ℥ j: Balsam of Peru, Liquid storax, A ℥ ss: mix them, &c.
This is a ••oble Balsam in all Wounds whatsoever, chief∣ly those of the head, where it doth of it self all the In∣tentious of curing (the flux of blood being stayd) for it di∣gesteth, cleanseth, incarnates, cicatrizes, defends from Ac∣cidents, and is very anodyn. The Balsam is indeed an ex∣cellent thing for all sorts of Wounds and Ulcers, Fra∣ctures and Dislocations, Con∣tusions, and hurts of the Nerves, the latter prescript being in my Opinion much the better. If it be applyed skillfully to a green wound at first, it performs the Cure at one Intention, and common∣ly at one dressing.
3. Balsamum Vulnerari∣um Maxii, Maxy his wound Balsam.
℞ Oyl distilled by Retor: from Rosin, Oyl so distilled from Myrrh; distilled oyl of Hypericon and Wax, A. ℥ j: Verdigrise, green Vitriol, A. gr. viij; mix them, and in a glass Vial, digest in the Sun for 20 days, and keep is for use.
It is of great Virtues for curing of all sorts of Wounds, by dropping of a few drops; and applying thereupon a little plaster of Lint dipt therein. If you add thereto of choise Aloes ʒi, it will be so much the better.
4. Balsamnm ad Impeti∣ginem, A Balsam for Tettars.
℞ Green Vitriol, red Mer∣cury precipitate A. ℥ i; burnt Alum ℥ ss: Verdigrise, Bo∣rax A. ʒ ij: juyce of red dock ℥ ij: Hogs-grease, fresh butter A. ℥ jv, expressed oyl of Henbane seeds ℥ j: mix and make a Balsam or Lini∣ment.
It cures Tettars, Ring∣worms, Scabs, Morphew and Itch, and that after a wonder∣ful manner.
5. Balsamum ad Haemor∣rhoidem, A Balsam for the Piles.
℞ Flowers of Sulphur, O∣pium extracted, A. ʒij: Sac∣charum Saturni, Oyl of Egs; white Wax, A. ℥ ss: oyl of Camomil, Ʋng. Populeum, A. ℥j: mix and make a Balsam.
It is a rare thing to as∣swa••e the Dolor of the Piles or Haemorrhoids, and to give ease to all manner of Pains of the body in any part where it can be applyed. If you add expressed Oyl of Henbane or Poppy seeds, it will be to Ad∣miration. And then if you leave out the flowers of Sul∣phur and oyl of Eggs, you may successfully apply it to the Fore head and Temples, to case the pains of the Head and cause rest.
6. Balsamum Hystericum, Balsam for the Womb.
℞ Galbanum, Sagapenum, Opopanax, Ammoniacum, Assa foetida, A. ʒijss: dis∣solve the Gums in distilled Oyls of Juniper and Rue: then at last add Oyls of Am∣ber and Bayes A. ʒss, mix them.
It cures the Sussocati∣ons of the Womb, and pro∣vokes the Terms, if you an∣noint the Navel or Belly: for fits of the Mother esteem it as a Jewel: you may also give it inwardly for the same purpose à gr. x. ad ℈j.
7. Balsamum amarum, The bitter Balsam.
℞ Aloes, Myrrh, Turpen∣tine, Honcy, A. ℥ j: oyl olive lb j: pouder and dissolve the Gums in Vinegar; then put in the honey and oyl, boyling to the consumption of the Vi∣negar.
It cleanses notably, nor will it suffer any corruption in a wound. It is a notable healer of green Wounds made by cuts or stabs: where note, If you add Verdigrise ℥ss, it will cleanse much more powerfully any old sore.
8. Balsamum Saturni cum Aceto, Balsam of Lead with Vinegar.
℞ Saccharum Saturni ℥viij: dissolve it in spirit of Vinegar: abstract the spirit a little: then add oyl of Roses, oyl of Poppy-seeds by Expres∣sion, A. ℥ ijss: stir it, and evaporate to the consumption of the Vinegar.
It cures all burnings, scal∣dings, and the like, takesaway Inslamations, and easeth pain in any part; it is also profi∣tably apply'd to the Gout, and to a Herpes.
9 Balsamum, seu Mel Sapo••is, Balsam of Soap.
℞ Honey, Soap, A. lb j: Salt of Tartar ℥ ij: dissolv'd in ℥ j of Water: mix them.
This easeth all pains of the Gout and Sciatica; it draws splinters or thorns out of the flesh; is good against Tartarous and hard Tumors, and of excellent use to take out the fire and pain in burn∣ings and scaldings. Note, some put in Salt of Tartar ℥ iij.
10. Balsamum Polycre∣stum nostr. Our Balsam of many Virtues.
℞ Oyl olive lb j: Cypress Turpentine lb ss: Oyls of Hypericon, Amber, Cloves, Spicknard, Carraways, Sas∣safras, Juniper berries, Bal∣sam of Sulphur, A. ℥ j: mix them well over a gentle heat: then drop in (guttatim) Oyl of Sulphur ʒ ix; mix and stir it well all the while you are dropping it in; then digest in the Sun or in sand for 40 days, shaking it twice or thrice eve∣ry day: lastly, perfect it in the heat of a Bath, making it look redish.
It warms and comforts e∣very member; eases pains coming of Cold; and stops all Distillations from the head. It cures affects of the Brest, Liver, Spleen, Womb, Nerves and Joynts: it is good in Wounds, Punctures, and
old Ulcers: It helps the Palsy, Cramp, Cholick, Stone and Quartans, by ta∣king it inwardly ad ℈j, ʒ ss, or more, mixt with Sugar, and outwardly anointing the place.
11. Balsamum ad Pestem Mindereri, Balsam against the Plague.
℞ Balsam of Sulphur (made either with Oyl of Turpentine, or Oyl of Ani∣seeds) ℥ij: Camphir ℥ ss: dissolve by digestion and keep it for use.
It is of most admirable use against the Plague, being given in Mithridate or Ve∣nice Treacle, or in Treacle Water, or Treacle Vinegar, or the King of Polands Vine∣gar. It is also excellent in sore Breasts, that are grow∣ing purulent, being taken in warm broth, or some good vulnerary drink; but this must be in cases of no great heat or inflamation, least it prove dangerous. Dose à gr. vj. ad xij.
12. Balsamum Vulnera∣rium Mindereri, Minde∣rerus his Wound Balsam.
℞ Oyl of Hypericon, Cy∣prus Turpentine, A. q. v. melt them together: melt like∣wise by it self, Gum Elemi q. s. unto a just consistency, which add to the former: when almost cold, add Oyl of Wax distilled, a fifth part, mix and keep it for use.
It is as good a vulnerary as any is invented, none ex∣cepted, and of it self per∣forms (in Wounds) all the intentions of Healing.
13. Balsamum Saturni simplex, Balsam of Lead simple.
℞ Saccharum Saturni ℥j. Oyl of Aniseeds ℥ij. (in which let Camphir ounce;ij. be dissolved) mix and digest in Sand till they are red.
It is of great use in Asth∣ma's, and Ulcers of the Breast and Lungs; it expels Wind, and heals excoriations of the Bowels: it is out∣wardly good against Scurss, Morphew, Fistula's, Can∣cers. It eases the Griping of the Guts, and is a present Remedy in the Cholick, Di∣arrhaea,
and other Distem∣pers of the Bowels. If in∣stead of Oyl of Aniseeds, you use Oyl of Juniper ber∣ries, you will have an excel∣lent thing against the Gravel and Stone, Ulcers, pain and obstructions of the Reins and Bladder. If you use Oyl Olive, you have an admira∣ble Balsam against Inflama∣tions, Burnings and hot Gouts, red Pimples and de∣formities of the Face.
14 Balsamum Cutem de∣albens, A Baisam to whiten and smooth the Skin.
℞ Venice Soap lb ss: cut it small, put it into a glazed pot; put to it Juyce of Li∣mons ℥ ij: and over a gentle fire dissolve the Soap, to which put Virgin Honey ℥ij: Sperma Ceti ʒij: Peruvian Balsam ʒj: then take the Vessel from the fire, and add Venetian Talk Sugar candy, Orrice root, all finely pou∣dred, A ℥ ss: Salt of Tar∣tar, Borax, A. ʒij: Oyls of Rhedium, of Cinnamon and Cloves, A. ℈ ss: Oriental Musk, Ambergrise in pou∣der, A. gr. xij. mix all well into a Mass.
This Balsam is an excel∣lent thing against most de∣fects of the Skin; it whi∣tens, cleanses, and smooths it, beyond any paste or poma∣tum whatsoever. 'Tis enough to rub the Skin with it, there being no need of washing af∣terwards.
15. Balsamum storum Cupri, Balsam of the flow∣ers of Venus.
℞ Venus (dissolved first in Ae. and separated again almost to dryness) grind it with its equal weight of Sal Niter: distil in an open fire by force, so the metal will be elevated into flowers, which in the Air will re∣solve into a green Balsam.
It is good against old ma∣lign Ulcers and Fistula's, and cures them to admira∣tion.
16. Balsamum Vulnera∣rium Magatt; The Wound Balsam of Caesar Maga∣t••s.
℞ Gum Elemi ℥iiij: Bal∣sam of Peru ℥iij. Tachama∣hacca,
Carrana, Liquor of Elm Leaves, A. ℥ij: Oyl of Bays, Liquid Storax, Myrrh, A ℥ j ss: Oliba∣num, Gum Ivy, A. ℥j: sweet laser Gum, Labdanum, Storax Calamita, Amo∣niacum, Bdellium, Opo∣panax, Galbanum, Sarco∣col, A. ʒvj: roots of Bith∣wort, Masterwort, Angeli∣ca, white Dittany, consound Acorus, Orrice, Tormentil, Bistort; seeds of Hypericon, of Citrons, of Citron Peels, A. ℥ ss: Cinnamon, Cloves, Nutmegs, Mace, A. ℥j: Mastich, Aloes, Dragons-Blood, Scarlet Grains, A. ℥ ss: Cretian Dittany ℥ j: Oyl of Ben ℥iij: of Juniper∣berrics ℥j ss: Wax ℥j: Pine Rosin ℥ j ss: Turpentine, Gum of the Fir, A. lb j ss: of the best Aqua Vitae, or S. V. lbvj: mix them, the Gums being exactly melted: them that are more dry and hard may be beaten into a pouder grossly, and cast all together into a Retort which digest for three days in a boy∣ling B.M. then lute it, and keep it in the hot Water till the Lute is dry: after distil in Ashes, so will you have first a Water (which is cal∣led water of Balsam,) which keep by it self; and then an Oyl, which is the Balsam de∣sired: lastly, by encreasing the fire, you will have a redish or black Oyl or Bal∣sam.
It is of singular use in cu∣ring all Wounds, and in any part of the body, especi∣aly if used as soon as a wound is made, it then cures at once dressing commonly: but if the Wound be corrupted, you must mix it with some Em∣plastick body, least it should heal too soon, and the Pus which is afterwards genera∣ted, should excite grievous Symptoms. It comforts the Nerves, helps Palsies, Numbness, Convulsions, Cramps, shrunk Sinews, old Aches, &c.
17. Balsamum Saturns Album, White Balsam of Lead.
℞ white Wax ℥j. melt it in a glazed Earthen Pan, put to it Oyl Olive ℥ iiij: mix them well with a wooden Spatula, which put immedi∣ately
into a glass Mortar, upon which affuse of the Vi∣negar of Saturn ℥iij. (at Cap. 13. Sect. 1. of this Book) stir them well together till the Oyl and Wax be im∣pregnated with the Salt of Saturn, and the Composition becoms thick and white.
This Butter or Balsam of Saturn cools Inflamations, eases pains, is good in Swel∣lings of the Testicles and the Haemorrhoids, and alle∣viates the sharp humors in an Erysipela's: it is also pro∣fitable in the Gout.
18. Balsamum Hyperici Compositum, Balsam of Hy∣pericon Compound.
℞ Spirit of Wine ℥vj; dry flowers of Hypericon, as much as you can take up with your thumb and four singers, digest in a very gentle heat, for four days; then strain out by pressing: put this pres∣sed liquor into a Matrass, to which put Myrrh, Aloes, Sanguis Draconis (all in fine pouder) A. ʒj. put all in a sand heat, that the Gummay dissolve, which will be in a∣bout three hours time; then strain all through a linnen Cloth, by pressing it while it is warm; after which, dissolve it in Venice Turpentine, half an Ounce, by setting it for half an hour in a gentle sand beat, so will you have an unctious and mucilaginous Balsam.
It is most admirable in all green Wounds, Contusions, old Aches, and the Sciatica, as also in a cold Gout.
19. Balsamum ad Can∣crum, A Balsam against Cancers.
℞ Natural Balsam, Ve∣nice Turpentine, A. ℥vj. Gum Ammoniacum, Galba∣num, (both strained) A. ℥ iij. Liquid Storax, Oyl of Hy∣pericon, A. ℥iiij. Wax ℥v. Oyl Olive ℥xx. Mummy ℥ iij ss. pouder of dryed Toads, Oyl of Soot, A. ℥ij. mix, and make all into a Balsam according to Art, which you may color red with Sanguis Draconis ʒvj.
It prevails against all manner of Weaknesses, cold Tumors, Palsies, cold Gouts, ripens Apostems, heals old Sores, Cancerated Breasts,
and for which last it was par∣ticularly desi••ned: you may leave out the pouder of Toads and Oyl of Soot, except only when you design it a∣gainst Cancers.
20. Balsamum Emperi∣cale, The Mountebanks Bal∣sam.
℞ Linseed Oyl lb xvj. Co∣lophony, Rosin, Bees-Wax, A. lbiij Venice Turpentine lbij Pitch, Liquid Storax, A. lbj. Oyl of Turpentine (or Spike, or Aniseeds) ℥iiij. put the Linseed Oyl into a Kettle, and when it is ve∣ry hot, put in the Colophony, Rosin & Wax in little pieces: then put in the Turpentine, Pitch and Storax: lastly, the oyl of Turpentine, stirring it for a while over the Fire: let it boyl a while; then take it off the Fire, and while it is yet liquid, you may put it up in∣to Boxes.
It is a good Balsam for any green Wound, perform∣ing the Cure for the most part at one intention. It cures also old Sores, Ulcers, Fistula's, Kings-Evil Sorces, Tumors or Swellings, Gout, &c. It is prevalent against the running Gout, all sorts of lameness, any strain, bruise or pain whatsoever: it is also profitable for pains in the side, disaffection of the Spleen, or pain and weakness of the Back: this Balsam penetrates mightily, yet without pain.
21. Balsamum adversus maculam Paracelsi, A Bal∣sam against marks or blemi∣shes in the healing of Wounds or Ulcers.
℞ of the Liquor ad Ul∣cera Parcelsi (at sect. 13. cap. 1. of this Book) Oyl of Worms, Oyl of Eggs, wa∣shed Turpentine, ana, mix them well together.
This Medicament causes the Wound or Ulcer to heal without a scar or blemish: after this, there is nothing more requisite, for this is the property of this Medica∣ment, viz. to induce toge∣ther with the new skin, a new color, and natural hard∣ness, so that it may not be defiled with the said ble∣mishes.
22. Balsamum Nervi∣num Sculteti, A Balsam for the Nerves of Scultetus.
℞ of the best Euphorbium in fine pouder ℈j: Turpen∣tine, Wax, A. ℥ss. mix, and make a Balsam.
This was invented for the benefit of Barbers, who di∣vers times when they open a Vein with a Lancet, do un∣skilfully hurt or prick the Nerves, which are near or lay under it. In this case some Physicians cut the skin at right Angles, that they may come at the Nerve, but this is a dangerous practice: others after a cross incifion cut the Nerve also asunder, with good success; but this increases the pain, and is the cause of Inflamation, and sometimes of Convulsions. To Remedy these Evills, Scultetus invented this Bal∣sam, which is to be spread upon Linnen and applyed hot. With this alone pre∣sently applyed; I have safe∣ly cured (saith he) divers such Punctures of the Nerves. And he saith, It is an approved Remedy.
23. Balsamum liquidum ad Paralysin, A liquid Bal∣sam for the Palsy.
℞ Mast••rwort lbj. red Myrrh, Castoreum, A. ℥j: flowers of Lavender, of Rose∣mary, of Sage, A. ℥vj. the three first things being in gross pouder, put them into a fit Vessel, and cover them 2 inches over, which with good Aqua Vitae or spirit of Wine, digest ten or twelve days, in a warm place, close stopt, shaking the Vessel five or six times a day; then strain out by gentle pressing: to this expressed Liquor put Camphir ℥x. dissolved in half a pint of spirit of Wine rectified, or somewhat more, mix, digest, and keep them fou use.
It is a very good thing for the intention specified in the Title, wherein you are to rub the Mould of the Head, Nape of the Neck, and all along the Back-bone, as also the parts afflicted. It is also good for all contractions of the Nerves, by rubbing and chafing it well in: more∣over it is a present Remedy
against the Gout in any Joynt, as also for old Aches, Bruises, Cricks in the Neck, Head-aches, &c. by bathing the parts affected.
24. Balsamum Artificia∣le Nostrum, Our Artificial Balsam.
℞ blood red Oyl of Hy∣pericon ℥xxiiij. Venice or Chio Turpentine ℥xij: Ro∣sin, Wax, A. ℥ix. Oyl of Nutmegs by Expression, Bal∣sam of Peru, A. ℥vj. Liquid Styrax ℥ iiij ss. Gum Ele∣mi depurated, red Myrrh in fine pouder, A. ℥iij. Oyl of Ros••mary Chymical, Camphir (dissolvd in Spir. of Wine rectified) Mastich (in fine pouder) A. ℥jss. first heat the Oyl of Hypericon, then dissolve therein the Mastick, Wax and Rosin (being in little bits) after put in the Turpentine and Bal∣sam of Peru; being dissolved and well mixed, put in the Myrrh, after it the Gum E∣lemi: next put in the Sto∣rax and Oyl of Nutmegs, which being dissolved, take all off from the fire; the heat be∣ing something abated, put in first the Oyl of Rosemary, which being mixt, then add lastly the Camphir dissolved in the spirit of Wine, which stir continually, till the spirit of Wine is evaporatca, and the Balsam perfected.
This is inferior to no Vul∣nerary Balsam whatsoever, but performs whatever any of them all can pretend to; it cures Wounds although of the Nerves and Tendons, and that almost in 24 hours: it preserves it safe and intire from filth, putrefaction and dead or proud flesh, till 'tis perfectly healed, which is commonly at once or twice dressing. It cases all exter∣nal pains in any part of the Body, as of the Gout, Sciati∣ca, and such like, but much more effectually, if you mix well there with Venice Scap a quarter part upon every ap∣plication: and it will be yet more effectual if Opium an eight part dissolved in S. V. be added to the same. Be∣ing well bathed upon Sinews shrunk up, it relaxes and comforts them, and causes them to extend to their due length. Laid upon the Sto∣mach,
for an inward Bruise, it is of admirable and singu∣lar use, and will be so much the more effectual if the quantity of afilbert be swal∣lowed in the morning fast∣ing, fasting after it an hour and an half, and as much last at night going to bed. An∣ointed upon Ruptures it con∣solidates them. If upon oc∣casion you mix with it a tenth part of pure fine pre∣pared Verdigrise (so prepa∣red as we advise in Cap. 4. Sect. 13. §. 2. following) or ʒ i thereof to ℥j. of this Bal∣lam; it will cleanse and heal all manner of old Ulcers, hollow cavernous fores, and fistula's whatsoever, taking away the calous proud or dead flesh, the Synovia or joynt-water, or any other impediment which may hin∣der the healing. It is good against old Aches, Sprains, withred Limbs, Cramps, Con∣vulsions, Tremblings, Numb∣ness, &c. It asswages Pain in Sores, fills hollow Ulcers with flesh, and heals them speedi∣ly, producing a Cicatrize: it safely heals wounds without danger of ses••ring: In cases pains and stitches in the sides; and applyd, softens the hard∣ness of the Liver and Spleent Inwardly taken, as aforesaid, it has been found by good Experience to give present Ease in the Stone and gravel, whether in the Reins or Blad∣der.
25. Balsamum Apople∣cticum, magis compositum, Balsam Apoplectick more compound.
℞ Orl of Nutmeg by Ex∣pression, ℥jss: Styrax Cala∣mita, Balsam de Tolu, Bal∣sam de Peru, A. ʒij; Civet, Musk, Ambergrise (the two last finely poudred in a little Brass mortar) A. ʒjss: oyl chymical of Wormwood recti∣fied ʒj: Oyl of Amber re∣ctified ʒss. Oyls Chymical of Cinnamon, Cloves, Ci∣trons, Lavender, Limons, Li∣gnum Rhodium, Marjoram, Rosemary, Rue, A. ℈j: mix and make a Balsam.
It cures Apoplexies, and almostall cold diseases of the Brain, which it strongly for∣tifies, as also all the other no∣ble parts. Dose inwardly à gr. ij ad iij or jv, mixt with a
little conserve of Roses. Out∣wardly anoint the Temples, the Sutures of the head, and the Nostrils, and let the sick carry continually gr iii or iiij in a box to smell to: and a grain or two may be put into each car with musked Cotton.
26 Balsamum Antipa∣ralyticum, A Balsam against the Palsy.
℞ Oyl of Nutmegs by Ex∣pression ℥iss: Balsam of Pe∣ru ℥i: distilled Oyls of Am∣ber, of Cloves, Lavender, Li∣mons, Marjoram, Mint, Rosemary, Rue, Sage, Savin, and of Spicknard, A. ʒ j: mix and make a Balsam: if you would have it stiffer you may add a small proportion of Propolis or Virgin Bees wax.
Besides being good against the Palsy, it is profitable in an Apoplexy, and all other cold and moist Diseases of Head and Brain: Dose in∣wardly à gr. ij ad iiij: out∣wardly anoint the Sutures of the Head, Temples and No∣strils, and all along the back bone from the nape of the Neck to the very Buttocks. Let also the sick often smell to it.
27. Balsamum Sulphuris commune, The common Bal∣sam of Sulphur.
℞ Oyl of Wallnuts by Ex∣pression, or of Aniseeds by ex∣pression, lb ss, or ℥ vj: flow∣ers of Sulphur ℥j: Salt of Tartar ℈ij: Whitewine ℥ij; put the Salt of Tartar into a small Glass Cucurbit, to which put the White wine, dissolve, then put in the flowers of Sulphur after the Oyl: mix all well together, and set the Glass over a gentle heat for 10 or 12 hours, stirring the Ingredients very often: then augment the fire, and boil the Balsam till the moisture be almost consumed. Take the Cucurbit from the Fire, and when cold, decant the pure Balsam from the faeces, and keep it in a strong glass bot∣tle for use.
It is of good use to digest Crude humors and indigest∣ed matter gathered together in any part of the Body, be∣ing often anointed upon the same. The Salt of Tartar is added to help the dissolu∣tion of the Flowers of Sul∣phur, and to amplify the red
color of the Balsam. You may also prepare it with Oyl of Almonds, Poppy seeds, Wallnuts, &c. And it may be made a compound Balsam by adding thereto Myrrh, A∣loes, and Saffron in a fit pro∣portion, being all of them first dissolv'd in Vinegar: not many better Balsams will succeed.
28. Balsamum ex Aloe, Balsam of Aloes.
℞ fine Aloes ℥iiij: pouder and dissolve in a small quan∣tity of Juyce of Wormwood red Myrrh ℥ ij: pouder and make it soft with a sufficient quantity of the Tincture of VVormwood, simple Oyl of Wormwood (See it in Our Pharm. lib. 5. cap. 2. Sec. 3.) ℥ x: mix, and boil to the Con∣sistence of a Balsam. It streng∣thens the Brain, Stomach, Joints, and nerves to a mira∣cle: it stops Vomiting, cau∣ses a good Appetite, makes strong, weak and feeble limb•• and comforts the nerves won∣derfully: I once mixed this Balsam with a quarter part of Mithridate, and applyed it to all the joynts of a Child which had the Rickets for near 7 years, and was about 8 years old, and could not stand alone, or use either hand: first I annointed all over with Oyl of Amber; then I applyed the aforesaid Mixture: and in 6 weeks∣time the Child was perfectly well. Annointed on the Bel∣ly, it kills Worms.