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 ...

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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 ...
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Salmon, William, 1644-1713.
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Examples in Compounding Opiates.
I. In Affects of the Head.

44. ℞ LAudanum of Pa∣racelsus gr. iij. iv. v. or 6. Sweet Maj rm Water ℥ss. Syrrup of Beto∣n ʒij. Consect of Emerals ℈j. Oyl of Pearls gut iij. Oyl of Fennel Seed gut. j. Spirit of Vitriol, q. s. or to make it gratefully four, mix and make a draught for one Dose.

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45. ℞ Laudanum of Pa∣racelsus what you please; or gr. v. Syrup of the Juice of Black Cherries, Vervain Water, Nutmeg Water, A. ʒij. Confect of Jacynths ℈j. Salt of red Coral gr. iij. Oyl of White Amber gut. j. mix, and make a draught for one Dose.

46. ℞ Waters of Wild Poppies, of Cowslips, A. ℥vj Syrup of Poppies ℥ij. Sal Prunellae ʒss. mix them, Dose ℥iij. or iv. thrice a day, in watching without a Fever, or any manifest Cause, and in a Pleuri∣sie.

47. ℞ Poppy Water, ab ʒiv. ad vj. Syrup of Pop∣pies ʒj. give it twice or thrice a day for the same purpose.

48. ℞ Diacodium, a ʒiv. ad vj. Cowslip Water ℥iij. Treacle Water ʒiij. mix, and make a Poti on.

49. ℞ Gascoyn's Powder, ℈j. Diacodium ʒiij. Diascor dium ℈ij. mix them in a Spoon, and so take it.

50. ℞ Carduus Water ℥iij. Diacodium ℥ss. Spirit of Harts-horn gut. xvj. or xx. mix, and make a Draught, to provoke Sleep and Sweat.

51. ℞ Laudanum Para∣celsi gr. ij. or iij. Treacle Water ℥j. Cowslip Wa∣ter ℥ij. dissolve the Lauda∣num in the Waters, and make a Draught.

52. ℞ Laudanum Para∣celsi q. s. Magistery of Pearls, Emeralds prepared A.gr. iij. mix, and with Oyl of Fen∣nel Seed, make little Pills to be gilded for one Dose.

53 ℞ Landanum q. s. Magistery of red Coral, Ja∣cynthus prepared A. gr. iij. mix, and with Oyl of White Amber, or Oyl of sweet Marjoram, make Pills for one Dose.

54. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Conserve of Marjoram ʒj. Confect of Emeralds ℈j. Species Diambrae ℈ss. Elaeo∣saccharum Cinnamomi, so much as may make a Bolus for one Dose.

55. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Conserve of Rosemary Flowers ʒj. Confect of Ja∣cynthus

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℈j. Species Diamoschi dulc. ℈ss. Oyl of Mace gut. j. Sugar tabulated and pearled q. s. mix, and make a Bolus for one Dose.

II. In Affections of the Heart.

56. ℞ LAudanum q. s. Syrup of Li∣mons ʒij. Waters of Bo∣rage, of Cinnamon, of Ro∣ses, of Water Lillies A. ʒj. Confectio Alkermes, Tincture of Coral, A. ℈ss. Salt of Pearls gr. iij. mix, and make a draught for one Dose.

57. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Syrup of Juice of Citrons, and Rasberries A, ʒij. Wa∣ters of Bawm and Bugloss A. ʒjss. Confect of the pre∣cious Stones ℈j. Tincture of the Ruby or Carbuncle ℈ss. mix, and make a draught for one Dose.

58. ℞ London Landanum gr. j. or ij. Compound of Powder of Crabs Claws, from ℈ss. ad ℈j. Syrup of Cloves q. s. make iij. Pills to be taken going to rest.

59. ℞. Laudanum q. s. Pearls trochiscated, Bone of a Stag's Heart, A. gr. iij. mix, and with Oyl of Mace, make little Pills to be gild∣ed for one Dose.

60. ℞ Laudanum q. s. the five pretious Stones prepared, Oriental Bezoar, A. gr. j. mix, and with Oyl of Cinnamon, make small Pills to be gilded for one Dose.

61. ℞ Laudanum gr. j. or ij. Stomach Pills cum Gum∣mi ʒss. make iv. Pills to be taken going to Sleep: it chears and revives the Heart, and is prevalent against the Cholick.

62. ℞ Laudanum gr. j. or ij. Diascordium ℈i. make a Bolus: you may also add Confect of Alchermes, or de Hacyntho ℈ss.

63. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Conserve of Borrage vitrio∣lated ʒj. Confectio Alkermes ℈j. Species Diamargar. fri∣gid. ℈ss. Sugar tabulated and pearled, q. s. mix, and make a Bolus for one Dose.

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64. ℞ Romani Philonum, a ℈j. ad ℈ij. Conserve of Cloves ʒss. mix them and make a Bolus to be taken going to rest. It is good also against the Cholick in a cold Temperament.

65. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Conserve of Clove Gilli∣flowers vitriolated ʒj. Con∣fect of Citron Peels ℈j. Species Diarrhodon Abbatis ℈ss. Elaeosaccharum Cinna∣momi, so much as may make a Bolus for one Dose.

III. In the Epilepsia, Vertigo, &c.

66. ℞ LAudanum q. s. Syrup of Peony Flowers, Water of Lilly Convally, Aqua Epileptica, A. ʒij. Conserva Cephalica ℈j. Chymical Oyls of Cubebs, and of Elks Hoof, A. gut. j. Spirit of Vitriol q. s. mix, and make a Draught for one Dose.

67. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Syrup of Betony, Waters of Lavender, and of the Flow∣ers of the Tile Tree, A. ʒij. Confect of Emeralds ℈j. Essence of Camphir gr. iij. Oyls of White Amber, and of Harts Horn, A. gut. j. Elixir of Peony q. s. mix them, and make a Draught for one Dose.

68. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Magistery of Man's Skull, Sulphur of Luna dryed, A. gr. iij. mix, and with Oyl of of Elks Hoof, make little Pills, which gild for one Dose.

69, ℞ Laudanum q. s. Ʋnicorns Horn, Magistery of Coral, A. gr. iij. mix, and with Oyl of Man's Skull, make little Pills to be gil∣ded, for one Dose.

70. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Conserve of Peony Flowers vitriolated ʒj. Confect of E∣meralds ℈j. Species Dialunae Mynsichti ℈ss. Oyl of Rose∣mary gut. j. mi. and with Species Diambrae q. s. make a Bolus for one Dose.

71. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Conserve of Rosemary flow∣ers ʒj. Cephalick Conserve, Species Dialunae, A. ℈j. Oyl of Lavender, gut. j. mix, and with Species Diamoschu dulce q. s. make a Bolus for j. Dose.

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IV. In Vomiting, Hiccough, and debility of the Stomach.

72 ℞ LAudanum q. s. Syrup of Mint. Stmach water, A. ʒiij. ex∣tract of Calamus Aromati∣cus, Salt of Wormwood, A. gr. iv. Oyls of Nutmegs and of Mastich, A. gut. j. Elixir of Vitriol q. s. ad gratiam, mix for one Dose.

73. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Syrup of Quinces, water of Calamus Aromaticus, A. ʒiij. Extract of Galangal the less, Niter vitriolated, A. gr. iv. Oyls of Cloves and Spear-mint, A. gut. j. Elix∣ir of Sulphur, q. s. ad gra∣tiam; mix, and make a draught for a Dose.

74. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Sp••••ies Diagalangae ℈ss. mix. and with Oyl of Sage, make shall Pills for one Dose, which are to be gilded.

75. ℞ Laudanum q. s. A∣romaticum Caryophillatum ℈ss. with Oyl of Worm∣wood make small Pills, for one Dose to be gild∣ed.

76. ℞ Laudanum q. s. green Ginger preserved ʒj. Roots of Acorus condited ʒss. Oyls of Mastick and Ze∣doary, A. gut. j. mix, and with Species Diagalangae, make a Bolns for one Dose.

77. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Conserve of Spear-mint ʒj. Quiddony of Quinces ʒss. Oyls of Cinnamon, and of Calamus Aromaticus, A. gut. j. mix, and with Aromatcum Caryophillatum, make a Bolus for one Dose.

V. In Mlancholly, Madness, Frenzy, &c.

78. ℞ LAudanum q. s. Alexandrian Ju∣••••••, 〈…〉〈…〉 Water, A. ʒiij. 〈…〉〈…〉 E••••••••••, A. ℈j. Elixir Proprietatis, made with Oyl of Sulphur q. s. d geatram, mix, and make 〈◊〉〈◊〉 draught for one Dose.

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79. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Bawm water ℥ss. Syrup of Bugloss ʒij. Confect of Ci∣tron Peels, ʒss. Essence of Saffron gr. iv. Tincture of Emeralds ℈ss. mix for one Dose.

80. ℞ Laudanum q.s. Sul∣phur of Luna dried, Magi∣stery of Pearls, A. gr. iij. mix, and with Chymical Oyl of Roses, make little Pills to be gilded for one Dose.

81. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Pouder of Tortoise Shell burnt, Magistery of red Co∣ral, A. gr. iij. mix, and with Oyl of Cinnamon make small Pills to be gil∣ded for one Dose.

82. R. Laudanum q. s. Confect of Hyacinths ʒj. Essence of Hypericon ℈j. Spe∣cies Diamargariton frigidum, Elaeosaccharum Ctri, A. ℈ss. mix, and with Sugar tabu∣lated and pearled q. s. make a Bolus for one Dose.

83. R. Laudanum q. s. Confect of Emeralds ʒj. Essence of Hypericon ℈j. Tincture of Coral, Elaeosac∣charum Cinnamomi, A. ℈ss. mix, and with Spicies Diar∣rhodon Abbatis, make a Bolus for one Dose.

VI. In all kinds of Fevers.

84. R. Laudanum q. s. Carduus Water ℥j. Syrup of Centaury the less ʒij. Sal Febrile Mynsichti ℈j. Ex∣tract of Zedoary ℈ss. mix, and make a draught for one Dose.

85. R. Laudanum q. s. Aquae Febrifugae ℥j. Syrup of Wormwood ʒij. Elixir Febrile ℈j. Extract of Cloves ℈ss. mix, and make a draught for one Dose.

86. R. Laudanum q. s. Sal Febrile ℈ss. mix, and with Oyl of Wormwood, mix, and make small Pills to be gilded for one Dose.

87. R. Laudanum q. s. Niter vitriolated ℈ss. mix, and with Oyl of Camphir, make little Pills, to be gil∣ded for one Dose.

88. R. Laudanum q. s. Venice Treacle ʒj. green

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Ginger preserved ʒss. Spe∣cies febrifuge, ℈j. Salt of Wormwood, Elaeosaccbarum Myrrhae, A. ℈ss. mix, and with Species Diarrhodon Ab∣batis, make a Bolus for one Dose.

89. R. Laudanum q. s. Venice Treacle ʒj. Colamus Aromaticus condited ʒss. Sal Febrile Mynsichti ℈j. E∣laeosaccharum Rutae; mix, and with Species Diarrho∣don Abbatis, make a Bolus for one Dose.

VII. In Diseases of the Breast, Coughs, Asthma's, Phthisicks, &c.

90 ℞ LAudanum q. s. Syrup of Li∣quorise, Syrup of Horehoud, A. ʒjss. waters of Lohoch sanum, of Hyssop, of Fennel, A. ʒj. Elaeosaccharum Anisi ℈ss. mix, and make a draught for one Dose.

91. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Waters of Horchound, of Coltsfooot, of Pauls Beto∣ny, A. ʒiss. Syrup of Hys∣sop, Syrup of Jujubies, A. ʒj. Rob. nucum ʒss. Elaeosac∣charum Faeniculi ℈ss. mix, and make a Draught for i. Dose.

92. ℞. Diacodium ℥iij. Snail water ℥i. mix them: It is good in Cough and Phthisick: Dose one spoon∣ful at going to Bed, and ano∣ther at Midnight, if need be.

93. ℞ Laud. q.s. flowers of Sulphur compound, flowers of Ben. A. gr. iv. mix, & with chymical Oyl of Sage, make Pills, which gild for i. dose.

94. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Lac sulphuris, Gum Traga∣canth, A. gr. iv. mix, and with Chymical Oyl of Ca∣momil, make Pills, which gild for one Dose.

95. ℞ Pills of Styrax, gr. v. or vi. Lac Sulphuri ℈ss. Oyl of Anniseeds gut. j. Balsam of Peru, enough to make all into iij. Pills, for Coughs, Asthma's, &c.

96. ℞ Pills of Hounds∣tongue gr. vj. or viij. Laud. gr. j. Lac Sulphuris ℈ss. mix, and make Pills for the same Intentions.

97. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Pectoral Lozenges ʒj. Lo∣hoch sanum ʒss. Juice of Li∣quorice, Elaeosaccharum Fae∣niculi, A. ℈ss. Extract of

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Saffron gr. iij. mix, and with Mithridate q.s. make a Bolus for one Dose.

98. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Conserve of Violets ʒj. Lo∣hoch de pino ʒss. Species Diasulphuris Mynsichti ℈j. Extract of Elecampane, Elaeosaccharum Anisi A. ℈ss mix, and with simple tabu∣lated Sugar q. s. make a Bo∣lus for one Dose.

99. ℞ Extract of Opium ℈j. and of Saffron ʒj. Es∣sence of Coral ʒiiss. Oyls of Nutmegs, of sweet Mar∣joram, of Aniseeds, A. ℈ii. Oyl of Amber ℈i. mix them: Dose gr. iij. or iv.

100. Extracts of Pill. de Cynoglosso ʒ j. of Philonum Romanum, and of Venice Treacle, A. ʒi. Ambergrise, Musk, Saffron, A. ℈ss. Bezoar Stone, Ʋnicorns Horn, A.gr.vi. with Oyl of Cloves, make Laudanum: Dose gr. iii. or iv.

VIII. In stopping all Defluxions of Humors, and thin Catarrhs falling from the Head upon the Aspera Arteria, causing perpetual Coughings, and want of Sleep and Rest.

101. ℞ LAudanum q. s. waters of green Walnuts, and of Scabious, A. ʒii. Syrup of Corn Pop∣pies, ʒiss. Rob. Nucum ʒj. Magistery of Coral rosate, Elaeosaccharum Nucis mos∣chatae, A. ℈ss. mix, and make a draught for one Dose.

102. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Mynsichts, blessed Water of Time ℥iij. Syrup of Jujubies ℥ij. Diacodium Crocatum ℥j. Elaeosaccharum of Cubebs ℈ss. mix for one Dose.

103. Another in a very hot Cause.Laudanum q. s. Pomgranate Wine ℥j. Rose water ʒij. Syrup of Poppies, Diamorum, A. ʒiss. Niter vitriolate gr. ij. mix for one Dose.

104. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Magistery of Gum Sanda∣rarca, Emeralds prepared, A. gr. iv. mix, and with Oyl of Mastich make little Pills, to be gilded for one Dose.

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105. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Magistery of Mastich, white Amber prepared, A. gr. iv. with Oyl of Frankincense, make little Pills to be gild∣ed for one Dose.

106. ℞ Species Diambrae compleat ℥ii. Thebian Opium ʒvj. Mummy ʒss. Juice of Hemlock ℥j. red Coral, white Amber prepared, A. ℈ij. Saffron ℈j. Musk gr. xv. Ambergrise gr. xij. with S. V. five times rectified, make an Extract according to Art. Dose à gr. ij. ad iv, vj. or more, Strength and Custom considered.

107. ℞ Species Diambrae, ℥ss infuse fourteen days in S. V. after add Opium, Juice of Henbane, A. ʒij. red Coral, Amber prepared, A. ℈ss. Myrrh gr. viij. Saffron gr. v. Musk gr. iv. affuse the Spi∣rit again and digest for a Month, then evaporate the S. V. till it is fit to make Pills. Dose à gr. ij. ad x. Camer trius.

108. ℞ Opium extract∣ed ʒj. Juices of Oranges and Citrons, A. ʒss. Cin∣namon. Cloves, A. ʒss. mix, and digest in the Sun, or in a warm Sand Heat, for a Month, then add Saf∣fron ʒss. Liquor of Coral, Magistery of Pearls, A. ℈j. Musk ℈ss. Ambergrise gr. v. mix, digest again for a month; then add Quintes∣sence of Gold ℈j. and keep it for use. Dose à gr. ij. ad viij.

109. ℞. Opium extract∣ed ℥vj. Juice of Henbane inspissate ℥ii. which Ex∣tract also with S. V. Saffron ʒiiss. white Amber, ʒii. Oyl of Nutmegs by expres∣sion, red Coral prepared, A. ʒiss. Leaves of Gold, Musk, A. ℈i. Mummy ℈ss. Oyl of Nutmegs Chymical, gut, xxiv. Oyl of Aniseeds, gut xii. mix, and make Pills. Dose à gr. ii. ad vi. Bani∣ster.

110. ℞ Opium, Species Diambrae, A. ℥j. make an Extract with S. V. to which add Extract of Juice of Henbane ʒvi. Extracts of Mummy, of Castorum, A. ʒ. of Frankincense ʒss. of Sassron ʒii. Essences of Co∣ral and Pearl, A. ℈i. Oyls chymical of Cinnamon ʒss. of Amber, of Citrons, of

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Cloves, of Mace, of Nutmegs, of Aniseeds, Ambergr. Musk. A. ℈ss. mix, and make a Mass. Dose à gr. ij. ad viij.

111. ℞ Extracts of Opium, of Henbane Juice, or Species Diambrae, A. ℥j. to which add white Amber, red Co∣ral prepared, A. ℈ij. extract of Saffron ℈j. Musk gr. xvj. Ambergrise gr. x. mix, and make a Mass for Pills. Dose a gr. i. ad vj. Brunne∣rus.

112. ℞ Juice of Citrons clarify'd, & strain'd through Hippocrates his Sleeve ℥ss. Thebian Opium extracted with S. V. to the thickness of Honey ʒiv. mix them well, then add Magisteries of Pearl and Corals, A. ʒij. Oyl of Cinnamon ʒss. Oyl of Cloves ℈ss. mix, and keep them for use: It is a neat Composition. Dose a gr. iij. ad vi. viij. x. or xij. Felix Wurtz.

113 ℞ Opium extract∣ed ʒvi. extract of Speeies Diambrae ℥ij. extract of Henbane Juice ʒj. extract of Mummy ʒss. extract of Saffron ℈j. red Coral, white Amber prepared, A. ℈ij. Musk gr. xvij. Ambergrise gr. xij. mix them well. Dose a gr. ij. ad x. Wie∣rus.

114. ℞ Extract of O∣pium, Magisteries of Pearl and Coral, A. ʒj. extract of Saffron ʒij. Oyl of Cloves ℈j. mix them well. Dose a gr. j. ad vi. Finki∣us.

115 ℞ Laudanum q. s. conserve of scabious Flow∣ers ʒj. Lohoch de papavere ʒss. Species Diaireos simple, ℈j. and with Diacodium soli∣dum, make a Bolus for one Dose.

116 ℞ Laudanum q. s. conserve of Corn Poppy Flowers ʒj. Rob. of Cornel berries ʒss. Species Diamar∣gariton frigidum ℈j. mix, and with Sugar Penids, make a Bolus for one Dose.

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IX. In all Fluxes of the Bowels, as Diarhaea's, Dysen∣teria's, and Lienteria's.

117 ℞ LAudanum q. s. Tormentil wa∣ter ℥ss. Syrupus Hemoptoicus, ʒij. Essence of the Flowers of Archangel, or dead Net∣tles, extract of Bistort root, Elaeosaccharum of Nutmegs, A. ℈ss. mix, and make a draught for one Dose.

118 ℞. Laudanum q. s. Plantane Water ℥ss. syrup of Quinces ʒij. Essence of Balaustians ℈i. extract of Tormentil, Elaeosaccharum of Cloves, A. ℈ss. mix, and make a draught for one Dose.

119. ℞ Laudanum Cy∣doniatum liquid. gut. xv. ad xx. Cinnamon Water ℥j. mix them for one Dose: It is good in Dysenteries, and all manner of Gripings of the Guts, as from Wind, &c.

120 ℞ Laudanum Cy∣nodiatum, Venice Treacle, Confectio Hamech, A. ʒij. Pow∣der of red Cloath ʒj. con∣serve of red Roses ℥j. Syrup of Coral enough to make a Confection. Dose ʒj. every fourth and fifth hour, in ve∣ry bloody Dysenteries with with pains.

121. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Magistery of Coral rosate, crocus martis, A. gr. iv. mix, and with Oyl of Mastich, make little pills, to be gild∣ed for one dose.

122. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Magistery of Gum Arabick, Harts-horn burnt and pre∣pared, gr. iv. mix, and with oyl of Sage, make little pills for one Dose.

123. ℞ Laudanum q. s. old Conserve of Roses ʒj. Narcotick Sulphur of Vitri∣ol ℈j. Species Diamartis, Elaeosaccharum of Orange peels, A. ℈ss. mix, and with species Diarhedon abba∣tis, q. s. make a Bolus for one Dose.

124. ℞ Laudanum q. s. conserve of Comfrey Flow∣ers ʒj. fine Bole ℈j. species Diagalangae, Elaeosaccharum Citri, A. ℈ss. mix, and with Diamargariton frigidum, make a Bolus for one Dose.

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X. In Bloody Excretions, Hemorrhages, Overflowings of the Terms, Hemorhoides, &c.

125 ℞ BRasil Wood ground M. j. Gum Arabick ʒiij. White wine q. s. boyl all in a Diet-pot, strain and add to ℥j. thereof Laudanum q. s. Syrup of Quinces, Diacodi∣um Crocatum, A. ʒij. magi∣stery of Coral rosate, Essence of Crocus martis, A. ℈ss. E∣laeosaccharum of Cloves gr. iv. Rob. of Barberries e∣nough to make it pleasant; mix, and make a draught for one Dose.

126. ℞ Roots of Tor∣mentil, Virginia Snakeroot, Roots of Succory, A. ʒj. Harts-horn rasped, Threads in the middle of blown Ro∣ses, Seeds of Plantane and Sorrel, A. ℥ss. Leaves of Shep∣herds purse, of golden Li∣verwort, of Burnet, A. ℈i. Flowers of Yarrow, red Ro∣ses, of Rosemary, A. ℈j. Sebestins No. ij. Boyl in a Diploma or Diet Pot, with a sufficient quantity of stip∣tick red Wine: strain, and to the straining ℥jss. add, Laudanum q. s. Syrups of Corn-poppies, of Comfrey, A. ʒij. Essence of Dragons blood ℈j. Elaeosaccharum of Nutmegs ℈ss. Rob of Eng∣lish Currans, enough to make it pleasant; mix, and make a Draught for one dose.

127 ℞ Laudanum gr. v. water of Shepherds purse ℥jss. Rob of Elder-berries ʒiij. Sal prunellae ℈ij. ex∣trac of Tormentil ℈ss. Camphir gr. iv. mix, and make a draught for one Dose. This is an approved thing against the overflow∣ing of the Terms.

128. ℞ Laudanum q.s. fine Bole prepared, magistry of Coral rosate, A.gr.iv.mix, & with oyl of Rosemary, make Pills to be gilded for i. Dose.

129. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Moss of the Sloe or Bullies tree, magistery of Pearl ro∣sate; mix, and with Oyl of Sage, make Pills to be gilded for one dose.

130. R. Laudanum q. s. Rob. of Quinces ʒj. Troches of Spodium ℈j. Powder of

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the Cuttle-fish Bone, Elaeo∣saccharum of Zedoary, A. ℈ss. mix, and with Diamargari∣ton frigidum make a Bolus for one Dose.

131. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Comfrey roots preserved ʒj. Troches of Terra sigillata ℈j. white Amber prepared, Elae∣osaccharum of Nutmegs, A. ℈ss. mix, and make a Bolus for one Dose.

XI. In the Cholick and Illiack Passion, &c.

132 ℞ Conserve of red Roses ℥j. Ze∣doary ʒj. boyl in Camomil water ℥iiij. strain, and to the strainings ℥jss. add Laudanum gr. vj. Syrup of Oranges ʒij. Mynsicht his extract for the Cholick ℈j. Elaeosaccharum of Juniper ℈ss. mix and make a draught for one dose.

133. R. Laudanum q. s. Mynsicht's blessed Water of Time, ℥ss. Syrup of Mint ʒij. Mynsicht's Cholick ex∣tract ℈j. Elaeosaccharum of Oranges℈ss. mix for one Dose.

134, ℞ Laudanum q. s. Carminative water ℥ss. Sy∣rup of Citron peels ʒij. ex∣tract of Zedoary, Elaeosac∣charum, A. ℈ss. Spirit of Ni∣ter q. s. ad gratiam mix for one Dose.

135. ℞ Liquid Lauda∣num, made with Tincture of Salt of Tartar, gut. xx. species of Hiera ʒss. make iv. pills to be taken going to Bed, to purge and allay pains in Cholicks.

136 R. Liquid Laudanum made as aforesaid gut. xx. Aqua mirabilis, or Cinna∣mon Water ℥j. Water of Pyrethrum ℥ij. mix for Cho∣lick, Gout and Nephritick pains.

137. ℞ Laudanum q. s. magistery of the Stone of a Carps Head, anckle bone of a Hare calcined, A. gr. iv. mix, and with white oyl of Am∣ber, make Pills to be gilded for one Dose.

138. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Oriental Bezoar, anckle bone of a Hogs foot calcined, A. gr. iv. mix, and with oyl of Cummin seeds, make lit∣tle pills to be gilded for one dose.

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139. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Conserve of Mint ʒj. Cho∣lick extract ℈j. Elaeosaccha∣rum of Cinnamon ℈ss. mix, and with species Dianisi, make a Bolus for one dose.

140. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Conserve of Corn-poppy Flowers ʒj. Elaeosaccharum of Camomil ℈ss. Niter vi∣triolated gr. iv. mix, and with species Diacymini, make one dose.

141. ℞ Opium dissolved in Malago Wine ℥j. Essence of Castoreum ℥ss. extract of Aromaticum Rosatum, ex∣tract of Diambrae, extract of species Diamoschu, A. ʒj. Tincture of Saffron ℈ij. species Diamoschi ʒss. mix, and make Laudandm Spa∣gyricum in Cholica: It is given with Syrup of Stae∣chas. Dose a gr. j. ad vj. or viij. Mylius.

142. ℞ Extract of Opi∣um with S. V. ℥ss. extract of Myrrh, Essence of Castor, A. ʒj. mix them, and add to the Mass the following Extract. ℞ Seeds of Par∣sly and Smallage, A. ʒj. Styrax, black Pepper, long Pepper, Euphorbium, A. ℈j. dissolve in Mallago Wine, digest, extract, express and evaporate to a due consi∣stence, and add it to the for∣mer. Dose a gr. j. ad vj.

143. ℞ Extract of Opi∣um ʒij. Musk ℈j. mix them well, and add to the Mass the following Extract. ℞ Consect of Anacardiums ℥jss. Diacastorei, Myrrhae, A. ℥ss. Saffron, black Pepper, A. ʒij. make an extract with Spirit of Mallago Wine, and add it to the former. Dose a gr. ij. ad viij. It is famous, not only in Cholick Passi∣ons, but in Watchings and want of rest.

XII. In Pleuritick Pains, and Stitches of the Sides.

144. ℞ LAudanum q. s. Corn poppy Flower water ℥ss. Syrup of Maiden-hair ʒij. Extract of Liquorise ℈j. Elaeosaccharum of Anniseeds ℈ss. make a draught for one dose.

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145. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Water of Ladies Thistle ℥ss. Syrup of Jujubes ʒij. Es∣sence of Corn-poppy Flow∣ers, Elaeeosaccharum of Fen∣nel-seed, A. ℈ss. make a draught for one dose.

146. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Jaw-bone of a Pike, Tooth of a Bore prepared, A. gr. iv. mix, and with Oyl of Ben∣jamin, make little Pills to be gilded for one dose.

147. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Flowers of Sulphur com∣pound, of Liquorice extract∣ed, A. gr. iv. mix, and with Oyl of Hyssop, make Pills to be gilded for one Dose.

148. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Conserve of Corn-poppy Flowers ʒj. Lohoch sanum ʒss. Pleuritick species of Mynsicht ℈j. Elaeosaccharum of Cummin seeds ℈ss. mix, and with Diatragacinth. fri∣gid. make a Bolus for one Dose.

149. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Conserve of Violets ʒj. Dia∣codium Crocatum ʒss. Myn∣sicht's pleuritick spedies ℈j. Elaeosaccharum of Camomil ℈ss, mix, and with Diaire∣os simple make a Bolus.

XIII. In Nephritick and Arthritick Pains, as of Stone and Gout.

150 ℞ LAudanum q. s. Aqua Nephri∣tica ℥ss. Syrup of Marsh Mallows ʒij. Salt of Pearch Stones ℈ss. Oyl of Pearls gut. iv. mix, and make a draught for one Dose.

151. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Germander Water ℥ss. Sy∣rup of Mallows ʒij. Salt of Crabs Eyes ℈ss. Oyl of red Coral gut. iv. mix, and make a draught for i. dose.

152. ℞ Laudanum q. s. magistery of Jews Stone, Venetian Borax, A. gr. iv. mix, and with Spirit of Turpentine, form Pills to be gilded for one Dose.

153. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Magistery of Spurge Stone, Niter prepared, or Salt of Egg-shells, A. gr. iv. mix. and with Oyl of Parsly seed, make Pills, which gild for one dose.

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154. ℞ Extract of Opi∣um, Essence of Castoreum, A. ℥ss. mix well, and add thereto this following Ex∣tract. ℞ Styrax, Myrrh, Celtick Spike, A. ʒij. leaves of Roses, of Asarabacca, Bramble-berry, Schaenanth, Liquorice, A. ʒjss. Smal∣lage and Parsly seed, Winter Cherries, A. ʒj. Seeds of the White Thorn, of Marsh∣mallows, A. ʒss. bruise, in∣fuse, and with S. V. make an extract, which mix with the former, give it with Syrup of Maiden-hair, and Pills of washed Turpentine.

155. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Conserve of Violets ʒj. roots of Burnet condited ʒss. Species Dianitri Myn∣sichti ℈j. Elaeosaccharum of Parsly ℈ss. mix, and with Sugar of Violets make a Bolus.

156. ℞. Laudanum q. s. Conserve of Mallow Flow∣ers ʒj. Eringo roots condi∣ted ʒss. species Nephriticae Mynsichti ℈j. Elaeosaccharum Citri ℈ss. mix, and with sugar of Roses make a Bo∣lus.

XIV. In Watchings, Ʋnquietness annd Restlesness.

157 ℞ LAudanum q. s. Aqua Hypnoti∣ca ℥ss. Syrup of Corn pop∣py Flowers ʒij. Elaeosaccha∣rum Faeniculi ℈ss. Oyl of Pearls gut.iv. make a draught for one dose.

158. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Corn poppy Water ℥ss. Syrup of Poppies simple ʒj. Elaeosaccharum Anisi ℈ss. Spirit of Vitriol gut. iij. mix, and make a draught or one dose.

159. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Magistery of Pearl, Amber∣grise, A. gr. iv. mix, and with Oyl of Styrax Cala∣mita, make little Pills, which gild for one Dose.

160. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Magistery of red Coral, Lig∣num Aloes, A. gr. iij. mix, and with Oyl of sweet Asa or Benjamin, make little Pills, which gild for one Dose.

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161. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Conserve of red Roses vi∣triolate ʒi. Lohoch de Papa∣vere ʒss. Species Diamoschi ℈ss. extract of Saffron gr. vi. mix, and with Diarrho∣hodon abbatis, make a Bo∣lus.

162. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Conserve of Violets vitrio∣late ʒi. Diacodium Croeatum ʒss. species Diambrae ℈ss. ex∣tract of Enula gr. iv. mix, and with Diamargariton fri∣gidum make a Bolus.

163. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Laud. minerale Mynsichti gr. vi. Conserve of Corn pop∣py Flowers ʒi. Camphir, Saccharum Saturni, A. gr. iv. Castoreum, ℈ss. mix for a Bolus.

XV. In Hysterick Affections, or Diseases of the Womb.

164. ℞ SPicknard, one blade, Asarum, Indian Leaf, Orrice Root, A. ʒi. Storax, Myrrh, Saf∣fron, A. ʒii. Spirit of Ma∣lago Wine q. s. mix, digest, dissolve, and strain by Ex∣pression; to the Expression add Essence of Opium ℥ss. extract of Castorcum ℥i. Salt of Mother of Pearls ʒii. mix, and make a Laudanum dose ʒss. with Syrup of Mug wort.

165. ℞ Species Diamos∣chi, Diambrae, A. ʒii. Essence of Castor ℥ss. Essence of O∣pium ʒi. mix, and with S. V. q. s. make an Opiate. Dose ad ʒss. with Syrup of Mugwort: These two are given in pains of the Womb, where there is no Ulcer or Soreness.

166. ℞ Myrrh, Storax, Frankincense, white Starch, A. ʒii. Sarcocol, Mastich, Seeds of Endive, of white Poppy, of Plantane, A. ʒ ss. Bdellium ʒi. Opium ʒii. mix, infuse, digest and dissolve in S. V. q. s. then strain out by expression, to which add Essence of Castorcum ℥ss. Essence of Saffron ʒi. mix, and make an Opiate, to be given with Syrup of Jujubes in pains of the Womb with Ulceration.

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XVI. In Pains of the Bladder or its Neck, with, or without Ʋlceration.

167 ℞ JUice of Liquorice, Cortex Mandra∣gorae, A. ʒii. Myrrh, Storax, Mastich, Frankincense, A. ʒi. Seeds of Popples, of Endive, of Mallows, Winter-Cher∣ries, Mucilage of Gum Tra∣gacanth, of Gum Ara∣bick, A. ℈ii. dissolve in Malago Wine, and express: To the Expression add Ex∣tract of Opium ℥iss. species Diamoschi ℥i. mix, and make an Opiate to be given with Syrup of Jujubes.

168. ℞ Juice of Liquo∣rice ʒiv. Storax, Traga∣canth, Gum Arabick, white Starch, A. ʒiii. fine Bole ʒii. infuse and digest in Wine, and strain out by expression; to the straining add extract of Opium ʒii. species Diamofchi dulcis ℥i. mix, and make an Opiate ut supra.

169. ℞ Acacia, Hypocy∣stis, flesh of Quinces, Sumach, Nut Galls, A. ʒi. Cinna∣mons, Cypress, A. ʒss. mix, infuse, digest, and dissolve in Malago Wine q. s. then strain out; to the straining add extract of Opium, Ma∣gistery of red Coral, A. ʒi. mix, and make an Opiate to be given with Syrup of dried Roses: This also pre∣vails against a tedious loos∣ness, or flux of the Bow∣els.

XVII. The Preparation of Guttae Vitae nostrae, Or, our Drops of Life, which is two-fold.

170 FIrst, with Spirit of Wine filled with volatile Salt of Tartar. ℞ five Glasses holding a pretty deal more than a quart a piece; put into each a quart or better of S. V. rectified and filled with volatile Salt of Tartar (that is S. V. Drawn from new Rhenish Wine, assused on Salt of Tartar, and gently fermented) the making of which we have taught in

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Sect. 82 and 83. cap. 25. following. Into the first Glass put Thebian Opium ℥viii. dissolved in a part of the same Spirit. Into the second Glass put Saffron and Cochinele (the later in fine powder) A. ℥i. Into the third put Castoreum freed from Skins and Fat, and redu∣ced into Powder ℥ii. Into the fourth put Cloves and Nutmegs in Powder, A. ℥i. Into the fifth, put Virginia Snake-root bruised, Zedoary in gross Powder A. ℥i. digest all severally a month in a place, neither hot nor cold, shaking them twice a day: Then let the Opium stand three days without shaking, (as also the Tincture of Saffron, &c.) decant the clear Opiate Tincture into a great Glass holding about six quarts, which reserve. To the Magma of the Opi∣um put the clear decanted Tincture of Saffron, &c. shake them well together twice a day, for three days; then let the Glass stand, (as also the third Glass con∣taining the Tincture of Castor) three days without shaking; after which decant the clear Tincture of Saffron, &c. from the Opiate Magma, and put it to the Tincture of Opium in the great Glass; and to the Opiate Magma, put the clear decanted Tin∣cture of Castor; which shake well together twice a day, for three days; then let the Glass stand (as also the fourth Glass containing the Tincture of Cloves, &c.) three days without shaking; after which, decant the clear Tin∣cture of the Castor, and put it into the Tincture of Opi∣um in the great Glass, as a∣foresaid. To the Opiate Magma, put the clear de∣canted Tincture of Cloves, &c. which shake well toge∣ther twice a day for three days; then let the Glass stand (as as also the Fifth Glass containing the Tincture of Virginian Snake-root, &c.) 3 days without shaking; after which decant the clear Tin∣cture of Cloves, and put it to the Tincture of Opium in the great Glass, as afore∣said. Lastly, to the Opiate Magma, put the clear decan∣ted Tincture of Virginian

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Snake-root, &c. which shake together twice a day for three days; then let it stand three days without shaking; decant the clear Tincture, and put it to the former; the which keep in a Glass close stopp'd. In these Tin∣ctures dissolve Narcotick Sul∣phur of Vitriol, †††††††A. ℥i. shake them, digest ten days, and keep the whole for Use.

171. The Virtues are equal to the best and most exalted Laud. which you may see lib. 2. cap. 8. sect. 7. of this work. Dose a gut. x. ad xv. xx. or xxx. in a Glass of Sack, Cinnamon Water, or other fit Vehicle.

172. Secondly, with Spi∣rit of Sulphur, or depurated Juice of Gitrons.

Take five Glasses holding a pretty deal more than a Quart a piece; into four of which put a Quart or better of Spirit of Sulphur, or depurated Juice of Ci∣trons, with their other pro∣per Ingredients in the same quantities as in the former; and into the fifth Glass put of the afore-mentioned S. V. with Volatile Salt of Tartar, into which the Saffron and Cochinele are to be put; di∣gest all severally for a month, shaking them twice a day, and perfect the work in all respects by the former dire∣ctions.

The Vertues and Dose are the same with the former, save this is better in hot, dry and Cholerick Constitutions, and for such as have a Heat and Boyling in their Sto∣machs.

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