Doron medicum, or, A supplement to the new London dispensatory in III books : containing a supplement I. to the materia medica, II. to the internal compound medicaments, III. to the external compound medicaments : compleated with the art of compounding medicines ... / by William Salmon ...

CHAP. IV. Of OYNTMENTS.

1. UNguentum Rubrum, Red Oyntment.

℞ Oleum Rosatum ℥ xviij: white Ceruse in fine pou∣der ℥v: Bees Wax ℥ jv: fine sanguis Draconis in subtil pouder ℥j; first melt the wax and the Oyl together; then put in the Ceruse; after the

Sanguis Draconis: lastly, add Camphir ℥ss: made in∣to pouder with a few drops of Oyl of Almonds.

It is good against Burns, Scabs, Ulcers, and running itching Humors: allays In∣flamations, and takes away Pustles, Eruptions, and o∣ther Deformities of the Skin. It prevails also in the Gout or any pain, pro∣ceeding from a hot cause.

2. Ʋnguentum Basilicon ab Horstio, seu Tetraphar∣macum, Royal Oyntment.

℞ yellow Wax, Rosin, Greek Pitch, A. lb ss. sweet Oyl lbij. ℥iiij. melt and mix.

It is used in all kinds of Wounds and Ulcers: it mol∣lifies and eases pain, it digests and fills Ulcers with flesh; it ripens Apostems, whether hot or cold, if thick spread upon Cloth or Leather, and it also caseth their pain: it is used with praecipitate in pocky and malign Ulcers, and is very good for scald∣ing and burnings.

3. Ʋnguentum Martia∣tum Nostrum; Our Oynt∣ment for the Camp.

℞ Rosemary, Bays, La∣vender, Camomil, Marjo∣ram, Basil, Wormwood, Rue, Sage, all dry, A. lbj. Mint, Balsamita, Penny royal, A. lb ss. infuse all forty days in Oyl of Turpentine a sufficient quantity, then press all hard out: mingle the expression with Oyl Olive, Hogs Grease, Sheeps Suet, A. lbv. Wax lbiiij. and over a gentle heat, perfect the Oyntment.

It has the Virtues of Bal∣samum Polychrestum, but not so powerful: It helps all cold Diseases of the Brain, Nerves and Joynts: It is good against Palsies, Trem∣blings, Convulsions, Gouts, Tumors of the Spleen, and the like affects.

4. Ʋnguentum Regis An∣gliae, The King of England's Oyntment.

℞ pure Oyl ℥iij. white Wax, Rosin, A, ℥ij. Tur∣pentine ℥j. Frankincense, Mastick, A. ℥ss. melt, mix, and make an Ʋnguent.

There is scarcely a better Incarnative and Consolida∣tive

in the whole Republick of Medicine than this Oynt∣ment; and if (in some cases) you add to it Fine Aloes, choice Myrrh, A. ℥j. it may be superior to any thing yet known.

5. Ʋnguentum Populne∣um Nostrum, Our Oynt∣ment of Popular Buds.

℞ Popular buds lbij. black Poppies, Henbane, Night∣shade, Mandrakes, Hem∣locks, Housleek, Lettice, Pur∣slane, great Burdock, all green, A. ℥viij. Opium ℥vj. Hogs grease lbviij. bruise all the Herbs, mix them with the grease, and boyl till they are crisp, then strain out by pressing: if after the expres∣sion you find the aquosity be not all gon, you must boyl a∣gain to the consumption thereof; then add thereto Wax lbss.

It is a singular good Ano∣dyn, giving ease in the Gout, Sciatica, Head-ach, and all tormenting pains; it causes rest and sleep, and abates the heat of Feavers and In∣flamations, eases pains in the Reins. Note, that in putting in of the Opium, you will do well to dissolve it first in Vinegar, then inspissate to the thickness of new Honey, and after add it to the Oynt∣ment when almost cold, mix∣ing them well together.

6. Ʋnguentum Narcoti∣cum, A Narcotick Oynt∣ment.

℞ Saccharum Saturni ʒij. Opium ʒj. Camphir ℈j. Oyl of Nutmegs by expression ʒvj. Ambergrise, Musk, A. ℈j. mix, and make an Oynt∣ment.

It allays heat and pain in the Head, and causes sleep by anointing the Temples.

7. Ʋnguentum Sympa∣theticum, The Sympathe∣tick Oyntment.

℞ Bears Grease, the brains of a Boar, Pouder of washed Earthworms, red Sanders, Mummy, Blood-stone, A. ℥j. Moss of a dead Mans Skull not buried ʒj. make an Oyntment according to Art. Or thus, according to Bar∣bet, (which he affirms to be the best Description) ℞ Oyl of Roses, fine bole, A. ℥ j.

Oyl of Linseed ʒij. Moss of a dead Mans Skull, Mans Fat, A. ℥ij. Mummy, Mans Blood, A. ℥ss. mix and make an Oyntment.

All Wounds are cured by this Oyntment (provided the Nerves and Arteries, or some of the principal Members be not hurt) thus: Anoint the Weapon that made the Wound daily once, if there be need, and the Wound be great, other∣wise it will be sufficient to anoint it every other day. Where note, 1. That the Weapon be kept in clean Linnen, and in a temperate heat; for if the dust fall, or Wind blow upon it, or it be cold, the Sick will be much tormented; so also if it be kept too hot. 2. That if it be a Stab, the Weapon must be anointed towards the point descending. 3. That if you want the Weapon, take Blood from the Wound upon a stick, and use it as if it were the Weapon: Thus the Tooth ach is cured by pricking the Gums, and a∣nointing the Instrument.

8. Ʋnguentum Nicotianae Nost. Our Oyntment of Tobacco.

℞ juyce of green Tobacco, or Extract of the dry lbj: Oyl Olive, Sheeps Suet, A. ℥ix: Turpentine ℥vj: Wax ℥iiij: mix and make an Oyntment.

In healing green Wounds, or old Sores, Cankers, Ul∣cers, Fistula's, Burning, Scalding, Wound made with poysoned Weapons, Gun∣shot, or bitings of Venemous Beasts, Punctures in the Nerves, &c. There is scarce a better Remedy. It keeps all clean, hinders proud flesh. and suddenly perfects the Cure. It is eminent in cu∣ring the Itch, Scabs, Lepro∣sy, or any breakings out; as also the Gout in Hands or Feet, or any other vehement pain; whether in the Joynts or Stomach, by anointing the place with it by the fire∣side.

9. Ʋnguentum Gallicum Nost. Our Oyntment a∣gainst the French Pox.

℞ Hogs grease lbj. Quick-Silver strained through Lea∣ther, and killed with spittle ℥iiij: Oyl of Hypericon ℥vj: Wax, Turpentine, A. ℥ij: spirit of Wine ℥j: mix all well, and make an Oynt∣ment.

It is prevalent against all Scubs, Itch, Scurst, Leprosy, and French Pox, for which Diseases, I know no more certain outward Remedy; as also against all Fluxes of Humors to any part, or in any Sore or Ulcer whatsoe∣ver. It abates Inflamations, and the sharpness of Salt Humors, let it be chiefly a∣nointed upon the Joynts once or twice: in the Pox, till a Flux arises; after which, let the body be twice or thrice well purged.

10. Ʋnguentum Mirabi∣le; The Wonderful Oynt∣ment.

℞ Lead ℥ij: melt it, to which add Quick-silver ℥ij: stir them together and make an Amalgama; pour it up∣on paper, pouder it very fine, and mix it with Ʋnguentum de Plumbo, or Diapompho∣ligos, or Populneum q. s.

It is a very good thing a∣gainst all Scabs, Itch, break∣ings out, and deformities of the Skin; Gutta Rosacea, Scurff, Morphew, Ulcers, simple and Venereal; inso∣much that it is thought to exceed all External Medi∣cines of this kind: It drys much.

11. Ʋnguentum Tarta∣rizatum; Oyntment Tar∣tarized.

℞ flowers of Sulphur, Salt Tartar, A. ℥j. melt them over the fire, into a Mass: being cold, pouder it fine, and mix it with s••ft Pomatum ℥viij.

It cures all forts of Scurff, Morphew, Scabs, Itch, Tet∣tars, Ring-worms, Lepro∣sies, and other breakings out in any part of the body. It cleanses and purifies the Skin, takes away redness of the Face, red Pustles, and other the like deformsties, by anointing therewith morn∣ing and evening. It is a good thing in Manginess, and such like breakings out.

12. Ʋnguentum Fuscum, The brown Oyntment.

℞ Oyl-Olive, Goat or Deers Suet, A. ℥ ix. Bees Wax ℥iiij. Greek or Burgun∣dy Pitch, common black Pitch, A. ℥ij. Ammonia∣cum, Opopanax, Galbanum, (dissolved in Vinegar, and brought to a Consistency) Ma∣stich, Frankincense, Tur∣pentine, A. ℥j Sagapenum (dissolved in Vinegar) ℥ij. melt, mix, and make an Oyntment.

It is an exceeding good thing to draw, discuss and heal, being of great force in Tumors, Wounds and Ul∣cers. It ripens and breaks all sorts of Apostems, Pesti∣lential Carbuncles and Vene∣real Buboes. It is cleansing, opening, attractive, and a∣nodyn, giving ease in the Gout.

13. Ʋnguentum Fuscum Wurtzij, Felix Wurtz his brown Oyntment.

℞ Scrophulary, Ground Ivy, Speedwel, A. M. j. cut them small, put them into a Bolt Head or Glass Vesica, upon which put good Wine Vinegar, so much as to over∣top them the breadth of two fingers: stop all up close, and digest in a warm sand heat for a week: then strain out the Vinegar, by pressing hard in a press. Take of this Vine∣gar ℥iij. abstersive Sulphur of Vitriol, Flegm of Vitriol, A. ℥ij. flos aeris ʒx. Honey clarified ℥vj. mix and boyl to an Oyntment.

§ 1. Here is to be noted, First, that the way of ma∣king the abstersive Sulphur of Vitriol, is expressed in lib. 2. cap. 9. sect. 7. aforego∣ing. § 2. That the prepa∣ration of the Verdigrise for this purpose is in this man∣ner: pouder it, upon which put distilled Vinegar ℥viij. digest till the Vinegar is tin∣ged very green; which de∣cant and cast away the saeces, then evaporate the Vinegar in a brass Vesica, so have you a glorious coloured Verdi∣grise at the bottom, of which one ounce is worth ℥x. of the former. § 2. That this Unguent is of principal use for Wounds of the jounts, especially if you fear any

manner of ill Symptoms ap∣proaching; and in general for all manner of other Wounds whatsoever, being much better than the com∣mon Aegyptiacum. § 4. That it not only cleanses Wounds and preserves them from Inflamations, corrosive Humors, and all other Symp∣toms and malignity, but al∣so mightily helps their heal∣ing. § 5. That this Un∣guent may be boyled to a hard••ess, to make Tents of, which may be put to the bottom of deep Wounds or Stabs, where it, melting by degrees, lays a sure Foun∣dation for the Cure, and re∣sists all things which hinders it. § 6. But as in other things, so in this, a moderate use is to be observed: use it not every day, especially when the Wound is in a good condition, nor when there is no occasion for it, but only when you see necessity re∣quires it: all which you will find out by practice, better than by many words.

14. Ʋnguentum Cosme∣ticum Barbetti, a beautify∣ing Oyntment.

℞ Capons Grease ʒiiij: Venice Borax ʒiij: Oyl of Myrrh ʒij: Ox Gall ʒj: Camphir ℈j: mix and make an Ʋnguent.

This is said to take away Scars, remaining after the Small Pox, or after Burns or Wounds, and to remove most other deformities of the Skin.

15. Ʋnguentum ad Sca∣biem Barbetti, An Oynt∣ment for Scabs.

℞ Sulphur Vive, Li∣tharge of Gold, A. ʒij: Ve∣nice Soap, Mercurtus Dul∣cis, A. ʒj ss: prepared Niter ʒss: Ʋnguentum Al∣bum Camphoratum ℥j: Oyl of Rhodium gut, viij: mix for an Oyntment.

It cures Scabs to a won∣der, even the most invete∣rate: esteem it as a Jewel.

16. Ʋnguentum de sapo∣ne Gereonis, Oyntment of Soap.

℞ Venice or Castle Soap thin sliced ℥iij ss: boyl it in Fumitory Water (juyce of

Poppies or Henbane in my O∣pinion is better) ℥vj: to be dissolved: then add Oyls of Euphorbium and Hypericon, A. ℥ss: Oyl of Earth∣worms ℥ j: Oyl of Juniper∣berries ℥ j ss: boyl to the con∣sumption of the humidity: then add Mastich, Frankin∣cense, A. ʒiij: Sulphur Vi∣ve, Euphorbium, Pyrethrum, A. ʒij ss: mix and make an Oyntment.

This is invented for the use of poor people, to ease all manner of pains, chiefly the Gout, and other afflicti∣ons of the Joynts.

17. Ʋnguentum Aloeti∣cum Mindcreri, Oyntment of Aloes.

℞ fine Aloes poudred small, Virgin Honey, Deers Suet, Cypress Turpentine, A. ℥iij: melt and mix them, adding the finely poudred Aloes, when they are almost cold.

Considering the smallness of the Composition, and ea∣finess of its preparation, it may be said to be one of the best Vulneraries in use.

18. Ʋnguentum Decame∣ron Mindereri, Oyntment of the ten Juyces.

℞ Juyces of Persicary or Arsmart ℥xij. of Ground∣sel, Tobacco, Yarrow, sharp pointed Dock, Cranes Bill, Plantane, Centaury, Hype∣ricon, Celandine, A. ℥vj: mix, strain, and let then set∣tle for twenty four hours, then decant off the clear; to these add fresh Butter, juyce of Spa∣nish Liquorice scraped thin; inspissate juyces of Comfrey, Tormentil and Hounds-Tongue, all finely scraped, A. ℥ iij: Oyl of Myrrh, and Deers Suet, A. ℥xij: boyl all together to the Consumption of the aqueous humidity; then strain, and add Venice Tur∣pentine ℥vj: Gum Elemi ℥x: Wax, enough to give it the consistency of an Ʋnguent: these two latter melt each a∣part, and being mixt, add at last a little refined Verdi∣grise.

It is a most incomparable Vulnerary, being as Minde∣rerus saith, of great effica∣cy, both for cleansing and healing, not only of

green Wounds, but also of all old Ulcers whatsoever, and in what part of the body so∣ever: esteem it as a Jewel.

19. Ʋnguentum Oph∣thalmicum Rosatum; Rosed Oyntment for the Eyes.

℞ Oyntment of Roses ℥ij: Virgin Honey ℥ss: fine Aloes, Sarcocol (three days infused in Womans Milk without stirring of it, and changing the Milk once a day) A. ʒij: white Troches of Rhasis in Pouder, fine bole, Tutia pre∣pared, A. ℈iiij: white Vi∣triol, Sugar Candy, A. ʒj: Saffron, Myrrh. Olibanum, A. ℈ij: Thebian Opium ℈j: make them into an Oynt∣ment according to Art.

It is intended against Di∣seases of the Eyes, for which it is an excellent Oynt∣ment; put a large drop in∣to the Eye, and then let the Patient go to sleep upon it, in the morning wash with some proper Eye water.

20. Ʋnguentum Aeru∣ginis, Oyntment of Verdi∣grise.

℞ fresh Butter depurated lbij: Rosin, Burgundy Pitch, A. lb ss: yellow Wax ℥ij: mix and make an Oyntment: when it is off the Fire, add Verdigrise finely poudred ℥j: continually stirring it till it is cold:

It is of great force to cleanse and heal all sorts of Sores and Ulcers, doing that in two or three days, which some other Medicines will not do in a Month.

21. Ʋnguentnm de Resi∣na Compositum; Oyntment of Rosin Compound.

℞ Oyl Olive ℥xij: Ro∣sin, Turpentine, A. ℥vj: Wax ℥iij: choise Myrrh, Sarcocol, Frankincense, Ma∣stich, Meal of Linseed and Fenugreek-seed, A. ℥j: melt the Oyl and Wax toge∣ther over a gentle heat, stir till they are half cold, then add the Turpentine and Ho∣ney; after them the Meals, and lastly the Gums in fine pouder, which mix well to∣gether.

This Oyntment cleanses much, incarnates and heals, and may be used instead of the Parsty Oyntment. It is

indeed an excellent thing in all Wounds and Ulcers.

22. Ʋnguentum Lithar∣gij, Oyntment of Lithage.

℞ Litharge ℥ij: Ceruse washed ℥j: Mummy ʒij: with Oyl of Roses and Vine∣gar make an Oyntment.

It generates flesh in Ul∣cers, heals and skins them after an excellent manner. It is invented in order to the healing of Cancers, af∣ter mortification and eradi∣cation thereof. It is of the nature of Nutritum or Tri∣pharmacum, in Our Pharm. Lib. 5. Cap. 4. Sect. 18. but this is more powerful and sympathetical to all those intentions, by reason of the addition of the Mummy. You may also apply it suc∣cessfully against all manner of Burnings and Scald∣ings.

23. Ʋnguentum Vulnera∣rium, A Wound Oynt∣ment.

℞ fresh Butter depurated lbiij: yellow Wax lbij: Rosin lbj: Turpentine lb ss: melt, mix, and make an Oyntment.

It heals all green Wounds immediately; cures Ulcers of the Legs, Chilblains, Kibes, chaps and clifts of the Breasts, Lips, Hands and o∣ther parts.

24. Ʋnguentum Vulne∣rarium magis Compositum, Wound Oyntment more Compound.

℞ Oyl Olive lbiiij: Ve∣nice Turpentine, Rosin, stone Pitch, Sheeps Suet, A. lb j: yellow Wax lbij: Mastich (in fine pouder) lb ss: melt, mix, &c.

The Virtues are the same with the former, besides which, it ripens and breaks all sorts of Apostems, as also Pestilential Carbuncles, Ve∣nereal Buboes, &c. You may use it after the Tumor is broken, till the Cure is perfected.

25. Ʋnguentum Valerio∣lae, Wound Oyntment of Valeriola.

℞ juyce of Smallage lb ss: best Honey ℥iiij: Barly Meal ℥ij: Meal of Orobus

℥j: choise Myrrh ʒij: Tur∣pentine ℥j ss: melt, mix and make an Oyntment.

It is inferior to no one thing in cleansing all putrid, for did and foul Ulcers, es∣pecially such as are hollow or cavernous, which it does without any biting at all; let linnen rags be dipt there∣in, and put into the cavity of the Ulcer. Value this as a Jewel in all Ulcers which have thin ichorus Excrements and Impurities.

26. Ʋnguentum Petri Bayeri, An Oyntment of Peter Bayerus.

℞ Juyce of Bramble tops, Juyce of Roses, Vinegar, A. ℥ij: Frankincense, Mastich, A. ʒiij: Litharge of Gold ℥j: Cauary ℥iiij: Juyce of Housleek ℥ ij: Aqua Vitae ℥iiij: Verdigrise ℥ij ss: Vitriol, burnt Alum, A. ʒj ss: Camphir ʒj: Oyl of Roses ℥iiij: pouder and searse those things which are to be poudred, which with the other let boyl all together up∣on a gentle fire (except the Camphir which is to be put in at the end) to the consump∣tion of the Juyces, then add Wax, q. s. and make as Oyntment.

It is a singular thing to cure all manner of, old for∣did, inveterate, putrid, Ma∣lign and cancerous Ulcers, in any part of the Body: and by the use of this Medi∣cine a cancerous Yard was cured.

27. Ʋnguentum Mercu∣riale Sennerti, Mercurial Oyntment of Sennertus.

℞ Sorrel, Scabious, Worm∣wood, Tansy, leaves of Pea∣ches, of the wild Ash-tree, of Henbane, of the Walnut, A. M. j: bruise all well to∣gether; and take their juyce, to which add old Hogs Grease lbij: boyl all together, till the humidity is consumed; then put to it Ship Pitch lbj ss: being very hot add Myrrh, Frankincense, Ma∣stich, (all in fine pouder) A. ℥ij: which stir about with a spatula, till the whole has the consistency of an Oyntment. When you have an occasion to use it, to every ℥iij, put Quick-silver killed with fa∣sting spittle) ℥ ss: or the

Quick silver may be shaken together with the white of an Egg.

With this Oyntment you may cure within 15. days all manner of Scabbiness, what∣soever it be: Or those Si∣rones which are accompanied with Itching. It is also an excellent good thing against the Itch, and against the breakings out of the French Pox, and Tumors and Nodes thence proceeding.

28. Ʋnguentum Apij Compositum; Oyntment of Parsly Compound.

℞ leaves of Parsly or of Smallage, M. iij: Ground-Ivy, Wormwood, Hysop, Cen∣tory the less, Germander, Mint, Sage, Hypericon, Plantane, Yarrow, Periwinkle, Sara∣cens consound, Bugle, Betony, Wood-bine, Vervain, Speed∣well, Ladyes bed straw, Knot Grass, Adders Tongue, Pim∣pernel, A M. ij: Oyl Olive lbviij: stone Pitch, (or in∣stead thereof Burgundy) Sheep suet, Wax, Turpentine, A. lbij: melt the Wax, Pitch, and Suet with the Oyl, into which put the Herbs bruised, which boyl gently, stirring them with a wooden spatula, till the humidity is nearly wasted, then strain and press strongly, to which straining (being almost cold) add Myrrh, fine Aloes, A. ℥iiij: roots of round Bithwort, Flo∣rentine Orrice, A. ℥ij: all in fine pouder, mix them all well together.

It is an excellent Vulnera∣ry, cleanses and heals Wounds to admiration. It is good against the hitings of mad Dogs, and other veno∣mous creatures; prevails a∣gainst Cramps, Palsies, Numbness, Weakness, and pains of the Nerves, Joynts, and other parts, &c. Some take the Juyces of the Herbs, but the Juyces alone cannot impart so great Vertues to the Medicine, as the com∣pleat Herbs can; nor can they impart to this or any other Oyntment their green color; unless they be boyled with their Herbs.

29. Ʋnguentum Hederae terrestris, Oyntment of Ground Ivy.

℞ May Butter lbvj: Ground Ivy bruised, M. vj. boyl to crispness: strain out by pressing, and boyl in the Liquor M. vj. more: do so the third time, then strain out, and keep it in a glazed pot for use.

It cures Pearls and Spots in the Eyes to a wonder, with other the like Distempers, by putting into the Eye a∣bout half the quantity of a Pea, morning and night, and then binding over it a cloth dipt in the Liquor Stypticus, at Sect. 10. Cap. 1. of this Book.

30. Ʋnguentum ad Porri∣ginem, An Oyntment against the Itch.

℞ Oyl Olive or Oyl of Ro∣ses ℥ij: flowers of Sulphur, Quick, silver, A. ℥j: (let the Quick-silver be brought into a subtil black pouder by grinding with the flowers of Sulphur, in an Iron Mortar) Camphir ℥ ss: grind all well together to an Oyntment. Or, ℞ Oyl Olive old, or old Oyl of Nuts ℥ij: flowers of Sulphur, Tar, A. ℥j: Juyce of Limons ℥iij: boyl to the consumption of the juyce, and add Soot in fine pouder ℥ss. Or, ℞ black Soap ℥ij: flowers of Sul∣phur, Ginger, Pepper, Tar, A. ℥ ss: mix them. Or, ℞ Venice or Crown Soap ℥j: flowers of Sulphur, Sal Ar∣moniack, A. ℥ ss: mix them over a gentle heat to an Oyntment.

All these are of extraor∣dinary use in curing of Scabs, Itch Tettars, Ringworms, Herpes, or any other break∣ings out of the Skin, by a∣nointing therewith: The first is the best and the most powerful, but the most dan∣gerous, and therefore ought to be used with caution.

31. Ʋnguentum Evae, Oyntment of Eve.

℞ Oyl Olive lb j: Mar∣row of an Ox Leg, yellow Wax, Rosin of the Pine Tree, A. ℥ij: fresh Butter ℥iij: mix and make an Oynt∣ment.

That this was invented by our old Mother Eve, is more than I can prove, for all that it bears her name: how∣ever it softens Tumors, dis∣cusses

and is Anodyn: It takes away Inflamations and eases pain. Foscarinus it was that brought it with him out of Turky.

32. Ʋnguentum ad Para∣lysin Valeriolae, Oyntment against the Palsy.

℞ Sage, sweet Marjoram, Betony, Bays, Rosemary and Primrose leaves, A. M. j: roots of Time, Acorus, or Galangal, and Flower-de∣luce newly gathered, A. ℥iij: Oyls of Foxes, of Indian Nuts, of Rue, A. lbj: Oyl of Turpentine lb ss: strongest Wine lb j: Aquae Vitae lbss: boyl them till the Wine be consumed, then strain them, and add of Serapinum, or Sagapenum, Opopanax and Bdellium, A. ʒij: Castor ℥ss: Mace, Nutmegs, Styrax, Calamita, Benjamin, A. ʒiij: long Pepper, Pyre∣thrum, A. ʒj. Grease of an old Cat, of a Serpent, and of a Goose, A. ℥ j: Marrow of an Ox bone ℥ij: Juyces of Dwarf Elder, Sage, Bawm, A. ℥iiij: Propolis ℥ij: mix, and with a suffi∣cient quantity of Bees Wax melted into the aforesaid Oyls; make them into the consistency of a thin Oynt∣ment or Liniment.

This is much commended by Valeriola, in his Obser∣vations for the purposes in∣tended; doubtless it strength∣ens any weak part, takes a∣way lassitudes, and watery Humors from any Member: In the Palsy anoint all along the back-bone warm, lay∣ing of Wooll or fine Flannel warm thereon.

33. Ʋnguentum Paraly∣ticum Riverij; Palsy Oynt∣ment of Riverius.

℞ Juyces of Squills ℥iiij: Juyces of Cucumber and Rue, A. ℥j: Euphorbium, Castor, Sagapenum, Ammo∣niacum, Bdellium) dissolved in Vinegar) A. ʒj ss: Myrrh; Frankincense, Pyrethrum, Niter, A. ʒj: Oyls of El∣der, Turpentine and Euphor∣bium, A. ℥ ss: Wax a suf∣ficient quantity, make an Oyntment.

It is a powerful Oynt∣ment in the Palsy, and in all cold, moist and paralytick Distempers of the Limbs,

anoint all the Back-bone therewith and the parts af∣fected; it would be good to use it, chiefly after bathing or sweating; for then the pores and passages of the Skin, being open, do the more easily receive the Oyntment.

34. Ʋnguentum Johannis Prevotij, The Oyntment of John Prevotius.

℞ Tobacco leaves, middle bark of Elder, A. M. j: roots of white Asphodel thinly sticed ℥j: Oyl Olive lbj: boyl away the humidity upon a gentle fire, and press them strongly out, to which add Frankincense in fine pouder ℥ ss: Wax ʒvj: mix, and make a Liniment.

It is a very excellent thing to cure ulcerated Chil∣blains or Kibes, in the Feet of Children or Elder peo∣ple: The said John Prevo∣tius deservedly commends it in his Medicines for the Poor; I have always oftentimes u∣sed it, and never found it fail. It presently heals ul∣cerated Chilblains or Kibes on the Nostrill Ears or Hands.

35. Ʋnguentum seu Lini∣mentum simplex, The simple soft Oyntment.

℞ Juyce of Nightshade, newly expressed, Oyl of Roses, A. ℥xx. boyl them according to Art, till the Juyce be boy∣led away: strain out, and add thereto Litharge of Gold, Ceruse, A. lb j: mix ac∣cording to Art, and make an Oyntment or Liniment.

It is cooling, drying, and resisting the heat of Inflama∣tions, being in an Erisipelas and confirmed Cancer.

36. Ʋnguentum ad Le∣pram Graecorum, Sculteti; An Oyntment for the Le∣prosy.

℞ Pomatum, Oyl of Tar∣tar per deliquium, A. ℥ij: Flowers of Sulphur ʒij ss: or ʒiij: Balsam of Peru ʒij: melt, mix, and keep stirring till it is cold.

He first caused the sick to bath in fair warm Water, in which Fumitory, Mallows, Speedwel and Elecampane were boyled; then he a∣nointed

with this Oyntment, he caused the ordinary drink to be Decoction of China, and often to take the Electuarium ad Lepram, in Lib. 2. Cap. 22. Sect. 19. and anointed the Back with Fat of Vipers.

37. Ʋnguentum de Beto∣nica, Oyntment of Betony.

℞ Juyces of Betony ℥iij. of Burnet, of Wood-bind, of Comfrey, A. ℥ ss. Malmsey ℥v. boyl away the Wine, then add Turpentine ℥ij. Sheeps suet, Oyl of Roses, A. ℥j. pou∣der of Mastich, Myrrh, Mummy, A. ʒj ss. Verdi∣grise ʒij. Wax. q.s. mix and make an Oyntment according to Art.

It is a good thing to di∣gest, cleanse and incarnate all green Wounds, more es∣pecially if they be in the Cra∣nium or Head: by its ap∣plication it prevents evil Symptoms, and renders the healing more secure.

38. Ʋnguentum seminum Hyoscyami, Oyntment of Henbane Seed.

℞ Henbane seeds poudred, ℈j: burnt Alum, burnt Vi∣triol, A. ʒss. Butter (meit∣ed and washed in Plantane Water) q.s. mix and make an Oyntment.

Its use is to consume the Callous or hardness of a Fi∣stula: which is done by dip∣ing a Tent therein, and put∣ting it into the Fistula: af∣terwards it ought to be tent∣ed (viz. when the Callous is removed) with such things as may prevent the breeding of a Callous: such as is this following mixture. ℞ Ʋn∣guent. de Betonica ℥j: Ʋng. Aegyptiac. ℥ ss: malax them well together for the purpose aforesaid.

39. Ʋnguentum Mercu∣riatum, An Oyntment of Mercury precipitate.

℞ Mercury precipitate, burnt Alum, Verdigrise, salt Peter, A. whites of Eggs a sufficient quantity; mix and make an Oyntment.

This presently extirpates the Callous of Fistula's, a linnen Tent being covered over herewith, and so apply∣ed: but it does not the work so pleasantly nor safely in

parts Nervous, or such as are endowed with exquisite sense. The Callous being removed, the Ulcer may be cleansed with Aegyptiacum, and incarnated with Ʋng∣de Betonica, and consolida∣ted with Ceratum Divi∣num; and, if there be any reliques of a hard Tumor, you may dissolve it with Ce∣ratum Oxelaeum: This Oynt∣ment is admirably appli∣cable to Fistula's of the Brest.

40. Ʋnguentum contra Vermes, An Oyntment a∣gainst Worms.

℞ Aloes Epatick ℥iij: Extract of Gentian ℥j: red Myrrh ʒvj: Extract of Wormwood ʒij: Extract of Colocynthis ℥ ss: spirit of Rhenish Wine ℥iiij: OxGall ℥vij ss: Oyl of Wormwood by boyling ℥viij: pouder fine what is to be poudred; mix and boyl in a double Vessel to the consumption of the humi∣dity of the Gall and S.V. then add yellow Wax q.s. mix and make an Oyntment.

You are to anoint here∣with from the Stomach to the Groin over the whole Belly, and that every day, morn∣ing and evening, for some certain time: It kill Worms in Children, and brings them away by stool.

41. Ʋnguentum contra pediculas, An Oyntment for the Lousy Evil.

℞ Oyl of Bays ℥viiij; juyce of Rue ℥vj: boyl to the con∣sumption of the juyce, then add Quick-silver killed with fasting spittle ℥j ss: seeds of Staves-Acre, Niter prepa∣red, Aloes Epatick, A. ℥ss: roots of white Hellebore, of sharp pointed Dock, Indian Tobacco, A. ʒij: Camphir, Oyl of Spike, A. ʒj: and with Wax, q. s. mix and make an Oyntment.

It is an approved thing for the purpose intended, but you must use it with care and caution, and take heed of getting cold.

42. Ʋnguentum ad Lu∣em Veneream, An Oynt∣ment for the French Pox.

℞ Hogs Lard ℥xij: Oyl of Hypericon ℥j: Ʋnguen∣tum Aragon ℥ij: Frankin∣cense

℥ss: Ceruse ℥ij: Mer∣cury precipitate ℥iiij: mix over a gentle heat, and make an Oyntment.

The use is the same with that of Ʋng. Neapolitanum, It powerfully helps all Pocky Sores and Ulcers; and dissoves Gums, Tophs, and Nodes, if the Bone be not corrupted, you must use it wisely and cautiously: by precipitate here is meant the white, which is much the better for this purpose.