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1. INfusum Catholicum no∣strum, Our universal Infusion.
℞ Quicklime lb vj, vij, or viij: Spring-Water lb xxjv: mix them, and digest two days, stirring them twice or thrice a day; then being well setled pour off the clear wa∣ter, and strain it through an Hippocras bag: in this wa∣ter infuse Guajacum, lignum Nephriticum, Sarsaparilla, Sassafras, A. ℥ v: Cloves, Anniseeds, yellow Sanders
(all in gross Pouder and tyed up in a rag) A. ʒ vj: Let the Infusion be for 20 days, then filtrate and keep it for use.
It is good against all old Ulcers, Kings Evil, Catarrhs, Rickets and Wind. It streng∣thens and Warms the Sto∣mach, and helps the Stone and pain in the Reins and Bladder. It is (being dulci∣fied with treble refin'd Sugar) a good Vehicle to convey most other Medicines in. It dryes much, and may be gi∣ven ad ℥ jv at a time, mor∣ning, noon and night.
2. Infusum purgans no strum, Cur purging Infusi∣on.
℞ Spring-water or new Ale ℥ jv: Agrick ʒ j ss: Sena, Rhubarb A. ʒj: Cloves Ginger, Spicknard, Salt of Tartar, A. gr. viij: Infuse all close covered over a gen∣tle heat for one night, then strain it for a Dose.
It purges Choler and Flegm excellently, and is good against many Diseases of the Stomach: It is also found by Experience to be good against all sorts of A∣gues, chiefly the Quotidian: give it in the morning fast∣ing.
3. Insusum Rosarum Ru∣brarum, Infusion of Red Ro∣ses.
℞ Running Water lb jv: spirit of Sulphur three spoon∣fulls: mix them well by sha∣king: Red Roses dryed ℥ jv: put all into an earthen glaz'd, or rather into a stone Pan, stir all together with a spatu∣la: set them upon a Furnace with a naked fire, letting the Vessel stand till the water be∣gins to boil: then take off the Vessel, cover it, and when all is cold, strain it through a cloth, or rather filter it thro' a brown Paper: so will you have an Infusion gloriously red, which will keep 4 or 5 month without Corrupting.
It is an exceeding pleasant cooling Cordial; it strength∣ens the Stomach, Liver, Spleen, Reins and Nerves, and represses the heat of Fe∣vers.
4. Infusum Hyppocrati∣cum, Augus. Disp. An Hyp∣pocris-like
Infusion.
℞ Cinnamon, Ginger, A. ℥ ss: Cloves ʒss: Carda∣moms, Grains of Paradise, Mace A. ʒ j: Galangal ʒj ss: Wine lb x: white Sugar lb j ss. infuse 10 days, then decant the clear.
It strengthens the brain and stomach, revives the spirits, fortifies the vital Powers, repairs lost strength; and helps a weak Digestion. Dose ℥ jv.
5. Infusum Hyppocrati∣cum jucundior, Aug. A more pleasant Hippocris.
℞ Choise Cinnamon ℥ij: Ginger, Galangal, A. ℈ j: Nutmegs ℈j: Treble re••in'd Sugar ℥ xvj: choice white wine lb v: digest close scopt for 10 hours, then strain out, and repeat the straining till it is clear: In the same li∣quor you may put all the same fresh ingredients tyed up in a Rag.
It has the Virtues of the former, but is much more powerful: it revives all the Spirits natural, vital and ani∣mal, restores a consumed bo∣dy, and is excellent in dry∣ing up Catarrhs: Dose ℥ ij in the morning fasting, or when any fainting or illness overtakes the sick.
6. Infusum Stomachicum, A stomatick Infusion.
℞ Cinnamon, Cloves, long Pepper, Cardamoms, A. ℥ j: Ginger ℥ ss, white Sugar lbj: Running water lb iij: whitewine or Canary lb i••: Infuse all over a gentle heat for three dayes, shaking the Vessel every day; then strain out: to the strained Liquor add juyce of Limons ℥ viij: shake them well together, di∣gest three other days, then strain through Hippocrates his sleeve, and keep the Li∣quor for use.
It admirably comforts a weak Stomach, helps Dige∣stion, stops Vomiting and causes a good Appetite to Food: dose so much as may make a Glass of Canary, or other Liquor, so strong as to be well endured.
7. Infusum in fracto Osse, An Infusion for broken Bones.
℞ Birthwort, Sow-bread,
radix serpentaria, Comfrey both sorts, Doves-foot, A. M. j. Sanicle, M.ss: Mace, Zedoary, Crabs-Eyes, A. ℥ss: Mummy, Galangal the less, A. ʒ j ss: let all theherbs be bruised, and cut small, the other reduc'd into a gross pou∣der, then put into a double Vessel for 2 or 3 dayes with a mild Lime-water lb viij: then strain out, and keep it for use.
It is admirable in healing all sorts of Wounds, chiefly those where there are broken bones. The sick may take ℥jv or vj morning and night.
8. Infusum ad Icterum, An Infusion against the Jaun∣dice.
℞ Celandine, the whole plant, M. j: leaves and flow∣ers of Hypericon, A. M. j: Turmerick ℥ j: Pouder of Goose-dung ℥ ss: Saffron ʒss: the Goose-dung and Saffron tye up in a rag: whitewine, harts-tongue water, A. q. s. infuse all over a gentle heat for 2 daies: shaking the Ves∣sel 2 or 3 times a day: being setled strain off: then after a second setling, strain again, that it may be very clear: Afterwards you may dulci∣fy with white Sugar.
This will serve for three doses to be taken for three mornings together, fasting: it is said perfectly to cure.