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. XVI. Of SYRUPS.

1. SYrupus Acetosus, Oxy∣saccharum, Syrup of Vinegar.

℞ Spirit of White-wine Vi∣negar, juyce of Limons, A. lb iij: white sugar lbviij: in the heat of a Bath make it into a Syrup, S.A.

It opens obstructions, a∣bates

inflamations, quenches thirst and the heat of Fea∣vers, cools the Liver and Bowels, stops Vomiting, pre∣pares the Body for purging and cuts tough humors: dose ab ℥j ad ij.

2. Syrupus Cardiacus, the Cordial Syrup.

℞ Juyce of Alkermes, Gel∣ly of Vipers flesh, A. ℥ xxx: Juyce of Pearmains ℥ xx: white Sugar lb vj: mix and with a gentle heat make a Sy∣rup.

It restores the Body in a Consumption, comforts all the principal Members: takes away Faintings and Trem∣blings of the Heart, streng∣thens the Stomach and Bow∣els, and stops Vomiting. Dose ab ℥ j ad iij.

3. Syrupus Haemoptoicus, seu diacodium Liquidum, Sy∣rup of Poppies.

℞ Heads and Seeds of white and black Poppies, A. N^o vij. Juyce of Spanish Liquorice ℥ ss: bruise the heads, and steep them in Rain water for 24 hours: after dissolve in it the Spanish juyce: then boil gently to lb vj: strain it, and with white Sugar lbxij. make a Syrup.

It gives ease in Pains, and causes rest and fleep, it stops Vomiting, helps the Cholick and Loosness, stops all man∣ner of fluxes or fluxes of hu∣mors; Coughs, Phthisick, As∣thma, spitting Blood: and the Gout: it is also an excel∣lent thing in pains of the stone. Dose ad ʒ vj or ℥ j.

4. Syrupus Succorum, Sy∣rup of Jayces.

℞ Juyce of Damask Roses, Pellitory of the Wall, Rhenish Wine A. lbvj: To the puri∣fi'd juyces add white Sugar, or rather clarified honey lb xxx, boil it gently, and make a Sy∣rup S.A.

It opens, cuts, and attenu∣ates; cures the Dropsy and Cachexy, provokes Urine, ex∣pels Wind, cleanses the Sto∣mach, Lungs and Intestines of filth, amends all the Eviss of the Liver and Spleen, and cools the heat of Feavers: In the cure of the Dropsy, chiefly an Anasarca, it is a Specifick. If the Juyce of Harts tongue lb vj. and its

proportion of Honey be also added, it perfectly cures the Rickets. It may be given in all Diseases, Ages, Sexes, and Times. Let it be taken either alone, or in any convenient Infusion or water, ab ℥ j ad ij, in the morning fasting, be∣fore dinner, and at night go∣ing to bed.

5. Syrupus de Manna la∣xativus, Syrup of Manna la∣xative.

℞ Polypody of the Oak ℥vj, Roots of flower de luce ℥ss: Sena ℥ j ss: Cinnamon ʒ ss: flowers of Borrage, Bugloss, Violets, A. ʒ j: blew Cur∣rans ℥ iij; Mead lb iij: in∣fuse all in a gentle head for iij daies and nights, then strain; and dissolve therein Manna ℥ vj: White sugar Candy ℥ j ss.

It is excellent to purge Children of Choler, Flegm and Melancholy. Dose ab ℥j ad ij. or iij according to Age and strength.

6. Syrupus scorbuticus Foresti, Syrup against the S••••••vy.

℞ Juyces of Scurvy-grass and Brooklime depurated, A. lb iij: and with fine sugar lbx: make a syrup according to Art.

If you add an equal quan∣tity of juyces of Water-cres∣ses and Parietary (increasing the Sugar proportionally) it will be much more efficaci∣ous. It is a specifick for the Cure of the Scurvy in a cold and moist Constitution; the Cachexy, Dropsy and Jaun∣dice; and for removing all inward Obstructions, taking about two spoonfuls at a time every morning and even∣ing.

7. Syrupus Antiasthmati∣cus, Syrup against an Ast∣hma.

℞ Spanish Juyce of Liquo∣rice ℥ij; dissolve it in a pint of Spanish Wine: Clarified juices of Hysop, Fennel, Par∣sly, Angelica, Bawm, Ele∣campane-roots, Sage, A. ℥ viij mix them and with fine Su∣gar lb viij, boyl and make a Syrup according to Art. When it is boiled, put to it the Queen of Hungaries Water lb j ss: mix, and in a large Glass keep it for use.

This is an Admirable thing against Astma's, Coughs, Colds, Whesings, Ulcers of the Lun••s, pains and soreness of the Breast and Stomach; Violent and almost incurable Catarrhs, which fall from the head upon any part or parts. It comforts and streng∣thens the Brain, confirms the Memory, is good against all sleepy diseases, Cramps, Pal∣sies, Apoplexies, and other cold and moist Distempers of those parts. I once by the only use of this Syrup cu∣red a man of a deep Con∣sumption: Dose one spoon∣ful at a time 5, 6 or 7 times a day. It cures gripings of the Guts, and powerfully ex∣pels wind. You must keep it in a glass close stopt; but the Glass must be so big, as that it may nor be above half full when the Syrup is in it, lest it should break. The conti∣nual use hereof clears and strengthens the Ey-sight.

8. Syrupus Antimonii E∣meticus; Vomiting Syrup of Antimony.

℞ Glass of Antimony pre∣pared (without addition, and corrected with Niter) ℥ iij: pure juyce of Quinces lb vj: the Vitrum being in impal∣pable pouder, digest it with the juyce 24 hours in a Glass Matrass in a gentle sand heat: filtrate the Liquor, and with fine Sugar lbiij, boil it in a prety hot sand heat to the consistency of a Syrup: when cold Aromatize it with Oyl of Cinnamon gut.xij.well mi∣xed with an ounce of fine poudred Sugar, and keep it in a glass close stopt for use.

This Dissers from that of Angelus Sala, but only in the Juyce of Quinces. See it in our Phar. lib. 3. cap. 8. sect 8: This Syrup is pleasing and operates in a small Dose, much beyond Emetick wine, or any other like Antimonial Liquors. It emptys the Sto∣mach of all evil humors by vomiting, and sometimes by stool after the Vomiting is over; thereby clearing the Bowels and other parts of Excrements and evil humors. Some persons by taking this Syrup never Vomit, but it works altogether downwards with them. There is no pre∣paration emetick of Antimo∣ny

works more gently, or with l••ss Trouble. It may be given to all ages, and se∣xes, to old men and sucking children, in alldiseases caused by repletion of evil Juyces in the Ventricle. Dose a ʒij ad ℥j ℥ jss in very strong Bodies: you may give it either alone, or in Wine, Broth or other sit Vehicle.

9. Hydromel, Honied Wa∣ter.

℞ of the best Hony lb jv: Rain water lbxvj: boyl them till the third part of the moi∣sture is consumed, or till an egg being cast in will not sink but swim at top: Let it set∣tle pour the clear into a small Cask, put it into the Sun or some hot place for 40 days, or till the Fermentation is over; then fill up what the Caskwants of being full, with other Hydromel; stop it up close, and set it in a cool Cel∣lar, so will it have a taste like Malmsey; and yield by di∣stillation, a burning inflama∣ble spirit, like to Spirit of Wine.

It strengthens and com∣forts the noble parts, revives the Spirits, fortifies the heart, makes chearful and merry, and is excellent good in Con∣sumptions. You may Aro∣matize it with what spices you please; and herewith you may make a kind of Hippo∣crass, not much inferiour to that made of Wine.

10. Syrupus Sacchari no∣bilis Deodati, Deodate's Sy∣rup of Sugar.

℞ Generous Wine lb ij, White sugar lb j ss: make a Syrup by boiling a little: to•• wards the end add oyl of Cin∣namon ℈ j: Musk and Am∣bergrise A. gr. vj.

It is a good thing in old and cold Constitutions; it comforts the Stomach, and helps such as are of weak na∣tures, it preserves the radi∣cal humidity and native co∣lor and heat: it nourishes much, generates blood, re∣vives the Spirits, and streng∣thens all the principal parts.

11. Syrupus de Scolopen∣drio Melichij; Syrup of Harts-Tongue of Melichius.

℞ Harts Tongue, Spleenwort, Endive, Liverwort, Worm∣wood,

Cichory, A. M. ss. the 4 greater hot seeds, flowers of Borrage and Bugloss, ana M.j. Maiden hair, roots of Fennel, of Parsly, of Butch∣ers-Broom, ana Mss. fair wa∣ter q. s. boyl diligently, and with Sugar lbiij. make a Sy∣rup: in the time of boyling you may aromatize it with Cinnamon and Spicknard, ana ℥ ss.

This Syrup is seldom used but it is said to be the most profitable against the yellow Jaundice, obstructions of the Liver and Spleen, Rickets in Children, &c. you may give ab ℥j. ad ii ss, in the morning fasting.

12. Syrupus de Pyrethro Mynsichti, Syrup of Pellitory of Spain, Myns.

℞ Choice Agarick ℥i ss. Roots of Pyrethrum ℥j. Peony male, Acorus, Burnet, ana ℥ss. seeds of Fennel and Peo∣ny, Juniper berrie••, ana ʒiij. leaves of Motherwort, Agri∣mony, Hysop, Primrose, Mar∣joram, Horse-mint, Nep or Catmint A. ʒij. flowers of Lil∣ly Convally, of Female Mul∣lein, of Bugloss, of Rosemary, ana ʒi ss. acute Cinnamon, Nutmegs, Cubebs, ana ʒj. cut, bruise and infuse in waters of Sage and Rosemary, ana lbiij. let them stand for one night in Infusion; after boyl to the consumption of a third part: strain and press out: to the clear straining, add half its weight of pure white Su∣gar, which dissolve in the heat of a Bath.

It is of great use in affects of the Nerves, as Palsics, Spasms, Epilepsies, Sciatica's, &c. It potently resolves the peccant matter, and eases pain. Dose ab ℥ss. ad ℥j. per se, or in some convenient Ve∣hicle.

13. Syrupus Narcoticus Gregorij Horstij, The Nar∣cotick Syrup of Gregory Horstius.

℞ Syrup of Erratick Pop∣pies ℥j. Laudanum, Opia∣tum gr. iij. Lettice water half an Ounce, mix them.

This is commonly used in strong pains of the Head, and for this purpose it was often used by the Author thereof, being powerful for that in∣tention.

14. Swupus de Mentha Fabri, Faber his Syrup of Mint.

℞ Mint fresh gathered, bruise and beat it well in a marble Mortar, with so much Cinnamon water as may serve to Extract all its juyce by expression. This expressed juyce in a sufficient quantity depurate in a warm Balneo, and rejecting all the Faeces, the pure juyce is to be boyled into a perfect syrup; to every pound of which you may add, Oyl of Cinnamon, Arcanum of Mans Blood, of each one Dram, but if these be want∣ing, take the inflamable Spi∣rit of Mint, made of its fer∣mented juyce and perfectly rectifyed from all its flegm four Ounces, which adding to the aforesaid perfect Syrup, thou hast the simple syrup of Mint of great and admi∣rable Virtues.

It comforts and strength∣ens a cold Stomach, helps digestion, excites and multi∣plies the natural heat thereof, by its balsamick property: it cleanses and purifies the Blood, strengthens the Liver, and removes all its vices; it is powerful against Vomi∣ting, and the continual and frequent use thereof; retards old Age, for it corrects and amends the faults, of all the Concoctions. Dose from half an Ounce to an Ounce.

15. Syrupus ad Maniam Bayeri, Syrup against Mad∣ness.

℞ Juyces of Borrage and Bugloss, A. lbij. juyce of Pipins lbiij. leaves of Sena elect ℥iiij. Saffron ʒij. white sugar lbiiij. infuse the Sena in the juyces for twenty four hours, in a gentle Balneo, then afterwards boyl and strain, and with the Sugar make a syrup.

The Title shews the inten∣tion, for which it is said to be an approved thing, and Bayerus approved it by long use: it is also said to be as powerful against Melancholy of all sorts, as almost any other Medicine whatsoever. Dose from two Ounces to three, in Bugloss or Fumito∣ry water.

16. Syrupus Hydragogus

Mynsichti, Mynsichts Syrup purging watery humors.

℞ the clarified juyce of blew Flower-de-luce Roots ℥xv. Cinnamon water ℥iij. Gutta Gamba ℥j. digest all in a glass Vessel well closed for twenty four hours; then strain and mix therewith white Sugar ℥xvj. adding species Diarrhodon abatis, Rhubarb, A. ℥ss. red san∣ders, Alkanet roots, A. ʒij. (all mixt together and tyed up in a Nodule) boyl to the perfection of a Syrup, you may Aromatize it with Cloves, Cinnamon, Mace, A. ʒj. Gallia Moschata ℈j. all mixt into a Body.

Mynsicht saith, it is pre∣valent against the Cachexia, and the Dropsy, of what species or kind soever, in which Diseases he calls it a glorious Cathartick and a Divine help. Dose from half an Ounce to two Oun∣ces, twice or thrice a week.

17. Syrupus Antihecticus Mellichij, Melichius his Sy∣rup against Hecticks.

℞ flesh of Tortoises, which keep in Woods N^o. ij. or iij. wash it well with boyling wa∣ter, then boyl it exactly, after beat it to an exact pulp in a marble Mortar: put this Pulp into a glass Vessel, ad∣ding thereto juyce of Liquo∣rice, Gum Arabick, Traga∣canth, seeds of white Poppies, of Lettice, of Purslane, of Mallows, the four greater cold seeds, A. ℥ss. seeds of Quinces and Cotton, A. ʒvi. Passularum purgatorum, Barberries, A. ℥ss. Sebestens, Spodium, A. ʒiij. Roses, Vi∣olets, Barly hull'd, Maiden∣hair, Borrage, Bugloss, A. M. j. all being bruised and mixed with the Pulp, add spring Water lbix. or xij. di∣gest, close stopt for twenty four hours, then boyl to the consumption of a third part in a double Vessel: strain out by expression; and with white Sugar lbiiij. make a Sy∣rup.

It is a good thing against Hecticks, and is said to re∣store such as are in deep Consumptions, whether it be a pining, or from an Ulcer of the Lungs; and therefore is commended to all such as are in a wasting and pining

condition. Dose two, three or four Ounces at a time, chiefly Morning and Night.

18. Oxysacchacum Eme∣ticum Mynsichti, Vomiting Syrup of Vinegar.

℞ Croci Metallorum Ab∣sinthiaci ℥ss. Cassia Lignea ʒij. Lignum Aloes, roots of Angelica, A. ʒj. red Roses ʒss. Vinegar of Clove-gilli∣flowers ℥xv. infuse warm for twenty four hours, then filter, and with as much white sugar Candy, make a syrup.

It cleanses the Body, chiefly the Ventricle of all vitious humors, and that without any great violence, that it ought to be given cau∣tiously, and mostly to strong persons; it prevails against all intermitting Feavers, whether Quotidian, Tertian, or Quartan, and against a stubborn Melancholy hu∣mor, and all other Disea∣ses proceeding therefrom. Dose from half an Ounce to six-Drams.