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. XXI. Of POUDERS.

1. SPecies Catharticae Nost. seu Arthriticae, Our Cathartick Gout Pouder.

℞ of Jallap ℥iiij. Turpe∣thum, Diagridium, Hermo∣dacts, Sena, A. ℥j. Cloves,

Ginger, Liquorice, A. ℥ ss. Pouder all severally, and mix them for use.

It is powerful against the Gout, the Cachexia, Dropsy, Scurvy and Jaundice, and excellently purges Choler, Flegm and Water. Dose ad ℥ss. mixt with Honey or white Wine.

2. Species Nephriticae nost. seu Lithontribon, Our pouder against the Stone.

℞ Spicknard, Ginger, Cin∣namon, black Pepper, Cloves, Cardamoms, Liquorice, A. ℥ss. Winter Cherries, seeds of Gromwel, Ammi, Smal∣lage, Parsly, Basil, Nettles, Saxifrage, Carraways, Fen∣nel, Burdock, Asarabacca, Sows prepared, Calx of Egg-shells, A. ℥j. bring all to a fine pouder, to which add at the time of admini∣stration, to every Dram of pouder ʒss. of Crystals of Tartar.

It expels the Stone and Gravel, whether in the Reins or Bladder, and powerfully provokes Urine. Give it in white Wine, or Rhenish, or Tinctura Nephritica, à ʒss. ad ʒj.

3. Species Sanctae, seu Dia∣sena, Pouder of Sena Com∣pound.

℞ Sena, Scammony, Gut∣ta Gamba, A. ℥j. Cloves, Cinnamon, Galangal, A. ℥ss. make of all a fine pou∣der: to ʒj. of which add when you give it ℈j. of Crystals of Tartar.

It is an excellent purger of adust and stubborn hu∣mors, being taken for some time together; It purges melancholy, Flegm and Wa∣tery humors: and if to the Composition you add to it Mercurius Dulcis ℥j. it will not only cleanse the Bo∣dy of inward impurities, but also the Skin from Scabs, Itch, Leprosy, and the like Evils. Dose ʒss. in white Wine or Marmalade of Quinces.

4. Pulvis exchelis Can∣crorum Nost. Our Pouder of Crabs Claws.

℞ of the black tips of Crabs Claws, pouder of Vi∣pers, A. ℥iij. Crabs Eyes,

Pearl, white Amber Bezoar stone, Bezoar Minerale, Ma∣gistery of red Coral, Cochinele, Saffron, Harts-horn, A. ℥ss. make all into a fine pouder according to Art, and with either Gelly of Harts-horn, or dissolution of Gum Traga∣canth in small Cinnamon wa∣ter, or Gelly of Vipers, make it into little Balls.

It is powerful against the Plague, and all malign Fea∣vers, as also against Poyson or the biting of any veno∣mous Beast: It brings forth the Measles and Small Pox, and expels both Birth and After Birth. Dose à gr. x. ad ℈j. according to Age and Sex.

5. Pulvis Antepilepticus Nost. Our pouder against the Falling Sickness.

℞ purified Cinnabar of Antimony, Magistery of Co∣ral, Pearl, Mans-Skull, A. ℥j. filings of Elks-hoofs, and of Ox horns, Gentian, A. ʒvj. make a fine pouder.

The Title shews the Vir∣tues, for which it is an ap∣proved thing: Dose à gr. x. ad ℈j. twice a week, or in time of frequency, every morning fasting.

6. Pulvis Alexipharmi∣cus Barbetti, The Counter∣poyson of Barbet.

℞ Contra Yerva, Antimo∣ny Diaphoretick, A. ℥ ss. fine Bole, Terra figillata, A. ʒiij. Petasitis, Tormentil, E∣lecampane, Cinnamon, A. ʒij. red Coral prepared ℈iiij. shavings of Harts-horn, Ivo∣ry, A. ʒj. make all into a fine pouder.

It is an excellent thing a∣gainst all manner of Poyson and the Plague, and all sorts of Pestilential Feavers. Bar∣bet saith, that he used this pouder with his prophyla∣ctick Conserve, and the pro∣phylactick Water of Sylvius de le Bow, with very great success, in several which have been very much afflicted with the Plague, but then he commonly mixed them with other things.

7. Pulvis Cornachinij Vulgaris, the Vulgarly re∣puted pouder of Cornachi∣nius.

℞ Diagredium, Antimony

Diaphoretick, A. gr. vij. Cream of Tartar ℈j. mix them. Or thus: ℞ Scam∣mony gr. viij. Crocus Metal∣lorum, Cream of Tartar, A. gr. iiij. mix them.

It is an excellent Dose in all cases where a Purge is required.

8. Species Alexipharmi∣ca Nost. Our pouder against Poyson.

℞ Oriental Bezoar, Be∣zoar Mineral, Bezoar A∣nimal, Extracts of the roots of Contra Yerva and Virgini∣an Snake-root, Magistery of Pearl and Cordl, A. ℥j. Co∣chenel, Saffron, A. ʒij. Oyl of Cinnamon ʒj. mix the Oyl with the pouders, and make all into Balls, with the Ex∣tracts, which dry and keep for use.

It is truly a great Cordial; potently resists poyson, plague, and all malign Fea∣vers, ex••elling the venom, defending and preserving the Heart from any danger. It works by Sweat, and insensi∣ble transpiration: Dose à gr. vij. ad xij. or ℈j. in any Cerdial Tincture, or Spi∣rit.

9. Pulvis Cachecticus Noster, Our Virgin Pou∣der.

℞ filings of steel ground impalpable, and prepared with Spirit of Salt, Salt or Magistery of Pearl, Crystals of Tartar, A. ℥j. with white Sugar make a pleasant pou∣der.

It opens all Obstructions of the Liver, Spleen and Womb, provokes the Terms, and cures the Green-sick∣ness. Dose ad ʒss. every morning, till Health is reco∣vered, stirring well after it.

10. Species Cordiales Nost. Our Cordial pouder.

℞ Rhubarb, yellow Saun∣ders, Liquorice, Cinnamon, Cloves, Mace, Nutmegs, Ginger, Spicknard, Carda∣moms, seeds of Annise, Car∣raways, Fennel, Saffron, Pearls prepared, A. ℥j. white Poppy seed, red Roses exun∣lated A. ℥ij. Camphir ʒj. let all be pulverized apart, then mixed.

This Medic••ne is a great Cordial, gives rest to weary persons, causeth sleep, chears the Heart, revives the Spi∣rits, strengthens the Sto∣mach, and expels Wind. It helps concoction and stops Vomiting. Dose ad ℈j. or ʒss or more, either alone with Sugar, or some conveni∣ent Syrup.

11. Lithontribon Mille∣pedum, The Stone-break∣ing Pouder of Sows or Hog∣lice.

℞ Sows or Hogs lice, wash them with Wine, dry them in an Oven; in a Glass, sealed up Hermetically, then reduce them to a subtil pouder, which imbibe with Wine, dry it, and imbibe again, do this four times, then reduce it to pouder again, and put to eve∣ry ounce thereof Oyl of Salt ʒj. mixt with a little Straw∣berry water: dry it, reduce it to pouder again, and keep it for use, in a glazed Vessel well stopt.

It is a most excellent thing to open all Obstructions of the Reins and Bladder, and many other parts; it pro∣vokes Urine, breaks, dissolves and expels the Stone; is pre∣valent against the Sourvy, Green-sickness, Dropsy, Jaun∣dice, Kings Evil, Rickets, &c. Dose à ℈j. ad ʒj. in ℥vj, or viij. of the Decoction of red Vetches, mixt with S.V. ℥ss. upon an empty stomach; every day, or every other day for twenty or thirty days together.

12. Pulvis Benedictus Hartmanni, Hartman's bles∣sed pouder.

℞ pouder of the roots of Dragon-wort (or Aron) ℥ij. white Arsenick ℥j. Soot, black and good (not such as is old, sandy, or like spiders Webs) ℥iij. gather the roots in June or July, slice and dry them in a windy place, then pouder them: reduce the Arsnick to most fine pouder, pour upon it S. V. digest it three days in a hot place, then decant the spi∣rit, and pour on new spirit, repeating the same five times, wash it with water and dry it. Then mix the pouder of the roots and Arsaick with the Soot, according to Art.

The Invention of this was by Hartman, for the Cure of Cancers, which is (the Ulcer being cleansed) to be once, and but once strewed thereon, unless it be taken off too soon, before the roots thereof are eradicated: lay over it oyled Cloth, moist∣ned with fasting spittle, that it may stick. This procures great pain, but tis not to be removed, till the Cancer and its roots are eradicated, a∣nointing in the mean season round about it with Oyl of Roses, when the pain ceases, and the Cancer is destroyed, remove the pouder, and all that sticks to it, and perfect the Cure with this following incarnative pouder, and Oyntment of Litharge here∣after described.

13. Pulvis Incarnati∣vus, A pouder breeding Flesh.

℞ Olibanum, Sarcocolla, Mastich, Myrrh, Aloes, Mummy, Aristolochia, long and round, A. ℥iij. Mercu∣ry precipitate ʒjss. make a pouder.

The Title shews the inten∣tion, being a very excellent thing to breed flesh, and heal any Wound or Ulcer: It will do without the precipi∣tate, where there is no ma∣lignity.

14. Pulvis Admirabi∣lis, The Wonderful Pou∣der.

℞ choice Scammony ℥viij. Cremor Tartari ℥vj. Gutta Gamba, Crocus Metallorum, A. ℥iiij. each being in fine pouder, mix and searse them together.

It is a strong Vomit, but a most admirable thing in all stubborn, fixt, chronick and violent Diseases, in the Gout, Sciatica, Dropsy, Jaundice, Rheumatism, Megrim, Ver∣tigo, Lethargy, inveterate Head-ach, there is no better Remedy: but it ought to be given with caution, and to strong bodies, or where the Disease otherwise is de∣sperate. Dose à gr. x. ad xviij. in the morning fasting, in a little Broth, Syrup, Pap of an Apple, Honey, or some such like thing. During the working hereof, let the sick drink plentifully, broth made

fresh, but well seasoned with Salt, at time of taking of it. I sometimes use the Compo∣sition thus: ℞ Scammony ℥ix. Gutta Gamba ℥vj. Tar∣tar Vitriolate ℥iiij. Crocus Metallorum ℥iij. mix them. It is an excellent Compositi∣on, works exceeding well, but nothing near so violent as the former.

15. Pulvis ex tribus, Pou∣der of three things.

℞ Scammony, Gutta Gam∣ba, Jallap, A. ℥j. pouder apart, and mix them.

It is good in Gouts and Dropsies, the Jaundice, and all watery humors, which it expels to a wonder. Dose ad ℈j. Some make it thus: ℞ Scammony, Gutta Gamba, A. ℥j. Elaterium ℥ss. pou∣der and mix them. Or thus, ℞ Scammony, Gutta Gamba, Colocynthis, A. ℥j. pouder and mix: Or thus. ℞ Cam∣bogia, Jallap, A. ℥j. Elate∣rium ℥ ss. pouder and mix. Or thus: ℞ Cambogia Jal∣lap, Colocynthis, A. ℥j. pou∣der and mix. Or thus: ℞ Jallap, Sena, A. ℥j. Ela∣terium ℥ss. mix them.

16. Pulvis ex Hydragy∣ro, Pouder of Quick silver.

℞ Quick-silver, Sal-pru∣nellae, A. ℥j. rub them toge∣ther till the Quick silver is perfectly poudred: then to that pouder add in fine pou∣der Scammony, Cambogia, A. ℥j. Elaterium ℥ss. mix them well together.

It purges all humors, and is profitably given in the Gout, Dropsy, Jaundice and French Pox, as also in pains and aches; but it ought to be given with great caution, for fear of michief, or some dreadful symptoms: if given by a Learned hand, it may kill Worms in Children. But here is to be noted, that some in stead of Sal Prunellae, use the same quantity of flowers of Sulphur.

17. Palvis Hessij, H••ssi∣us his Pouder against the Plague.

℞ Camphir, sugar Candy, A. ʒj. Ginger ʒij. make a fine pouder: This is the true Composition, but it will be better if you make it thus: ℞ Camphir, Rezoar Mine∣ral,

A. ʒj. Cochinele, Gin∣ger, A. ʒjss. make a pouder as aforesaid.

It is an admirable Antidote against the Plague, being gi∣ven ad ℈j, or ʒss in Treacle Water, Treacle Vinnegar, or the King of Poland's Vi∣negar, and so to be in Bed, and to sweat upon it.

18. Pulvis Antipestilen∣tia••is, A Pouder against the Plague.

℞ Camphir ʒj. Bezoar Mineral, pouder of Vipers, C••chinele, Saffron, flowers of Sulphur, Carlina, Petasites, A. ʒss. make each a sine pou∣der apart, then mix them.

The Virtues, use and Dose are the same with the for∣mer, save this is the more powerful, and the better Composition.

19. Pulvis sudorificus Barbetti, Barbets Sweating Pouder.

℞ Flos sulphuris, Auti∣mony Diaphoretick, salt of Carduus, sal Prunellae, A. ʒj. make all into a fine pou∣der.

It is an excellent thing to provoke Sweat; and the Au∣thor ordered it to be given to such as were troubled with the Scabs. It is certainly a good thing. Dose ℈ij.

20. Pulvis restorativus Barbetti, The restoring pou∣der of Barbet.

℞ Comfry roots, sine A∣laes, Quick-lime, A. ℥ij. Mastich, Myrrh, Mummy, A. ʒij. precipitate ℥ij, make all into a pouder.

It is an excellent thing to incarnate, conglutinate, dry and heal: but in my Opini∣on the proportion of the Precipitate is too large, ʒiiiss. is enough.

21. Pulvis Agricolae, Agri∣cola's Astringent pouder.

℞ Sacharum Saturni, O∣libanum, red Myrrh, A. ʒi. Saffron, Camphir, A. ℈j. pouder and mix, which wet often with Frog spawn wa∣ter, letting it dry every time.

It is designed to stop bleeding, having the Vir∣tues of that of Crollius, in Our Pharmacopoea, lib. 4. cap. 21. sect. 76.

22. Pulvis Astringens, A pouder stopping Blood.

℞ sine Aloes, fine Bole, sanguis Draconis, Frankin∣cense, Myrrh, A. ℥j. pouder them small, and put thereto the Ashes of an old Hat burnt ℥ss.

It is designed to stop the flux of Blood in Wounds or otherwise, for which it is an exceeding good thing, you may use it as we have di∣rected in Our Synopsis Me∣dicinae, lib. 3. cap. 25. sect. 20.

23. Pulvis Stypticus Mindereri, Mindererus his pouder stopping Blood.

℞ Mans Blood (or in place thereof) Lambs or Sheeps Blood, a sufficient quantity; let it stand in a clean earthen Vessel, till the Serum be part∣ed from it, which pour off, dry the Blood in a new glazed Earthen pipkin, upon hot Em∣bers, then pouder it. Take of this pouder ℥iiij. burnt Allum, sine Tragacanth in pouder, A. ℥j. Crocus Mar∣tis or red Earth of Vitriol, out of which the Salt is ex∣tracted ʒvj. mix and keep them for use.

It prevails in stopping all fluxes of Blood whatsoever, if the flux is so impetuous as that it washes it away in the the first application, wipe the Wound again, and strew it on the second time thicker and firmer, then bind up the Wound with Emplastrum santalinum, or Ceratum ex pelle Arietina. The Author prescribed only Sheeps or Lambs Blood; but we by our own Experience have found it much more effectu∣al, being prepared with Mans-blood, which is indeed also a kind of Mummy.

24. Pulvis Sternutatorius Deckeri, Deckers sneezing Pouder.

℞ Turpethum Minerale, gr. x. Liquorice pouder ʒss. mix, and make a very fine pouder.

The Author gave it with success in a Lethargy, which moved at first time a little sneezing, after the sick found a pain in the Head, and a little burning: the next day

a little more of it was blown up his Nostrils, upon which there followed so great a quantity of Pus, mixt with Blood, both from Nostrils and Mouth, that he says, that unless he had seen it with his Eyes, he could not have be∣lieved it: This pouder he u∣sed during the whole Cure, which in ashort time was ac∣complished. We have also cured two of an Amaurosis with the same.

25. Pulvis ad suffocatio∣nem Matricis. A pouder for Fits of the Mother.

℞ Magistery of English Tin, salt of Amber, Salt of Harts horn, red Coral prepa∣red, A. ʒjss. rectified Oyl of Amber ℈j. mix, and keep for use.

The Title shews the inten∣tion, for which it is a most excellent thing, even in the most desperate cases. Dose à gr. x. ad ℈j. in Hysterick water in the height of the sit; taking it also three or four mornings after, to pre∣vent its return.

26. Pulvis Hystericus, A pouder for the Womb.

℞ The Callous of Horse-Leggs ℥ij. Assa Faetida, horn and hoof of a Goat, A. ʒij. reduce them into a gross pou∣der.

It is one of the most cer∣tain and speedy remedies against the Suffocation of the Womb, or fits of the Mo∣ther. Cast about ℈j. here∣of upon live Coals, and let the sick receive the smoak in∣to the parts affected through a Funnel.

27. Pulvis Antepilepti∣cus Magistralis Nost. Our Magistral pouder against the Epilepsy.

℞ Crystals of Luna, Mi∣neral Cinnabar, red Coral, Oriental Bezoar, Castore∣um, Hyacinths prepared, A. ℥j. Mans-skull, Salt of the same, Elks Hoof prepared, Musk, Peacocks Dung, Mis∣selto of the Oak, A. ʒvj. Am∣ber, Pearl prepared, Saffron, Peony seeds and roots, A. ℥ss. leaf Gold ʒijss. mix and make a pouder.

It is a great specifick in curing the Faling-sickness, whether in old or young:

Dose à gr. viij. ad ℈j. or ʒss. every morning fasting, in Black Cherry Wine, and but twice a Month, viz. just before the new and full Moon for preservation.

28. Pulvis Causticus Bar∣betti, The Caustick pou∣der.

℞ crude Sulphur, white Arsenick, crude Antimony, A. ℥ij. the Sulphur being melted by a gentle fire, and stirred about with a Spatula, put in the Arsenick and An∣timony in pouder, which mix till they are incorporated with the Sulphur and look red: then ℞ of this mixture ℥j. Caput Mortuum of Vi∣triol ℥ss. mix and make a pouder, which wash six times in S.V. and dry it for use.

The intention of this pou∣der, is to make Issues with, which it doth without pain; for which cause we com∣mend it to all the lovers of Art. By the Opinion of some Learned and Experien∣ced Chyrurgians, it much ex∣ceeds the Lapis Infernalis, for the facility and easiness of its Operation. Issues are often made in the Joynts; but oftner between the Joynts. In the Arms be∣tween the Muscles Deltois and Biceps. In the Thigh two fingers breadth above the Knee, on the inside. In the Leg (the upper part) two fingers breadth below the Knee. Or (in the lower part) two or three fingers breadth above the Ankle. This Cau∣stick is much to be commend∣ed also in Excrescencies, and in sordid and cancerous Ul∣cers.

29. Pulvis febrilis ex Mercurio, A Mercurial Feaver pouder.

℞ Mercurius Dulcis ten times sublimed ℥iss. Mercu∣rius Vitae ℥ss. mix them: if it be for weak constitutions, use the Mercurius Vitae which is corrected.

This works upwards and downwards, if you make it with the Mercurius Vitae uncorrected; otherwise on∣ly downwards. By reason of the Mercurius Dulcis, the Humors are made both more slippery, and the Eme∣tick is also much corrected

thereby. It may be given to alt Ages and Sexes. To Children you may give gr. vj. in the pap of an Apple, en∣creasing the Dose according to age and strength, ad ℈j. or more. It cures all inter∣mitting Feavers to a Won∣der.

30. Pulvis Aureus Rol∣sincij, The Golden Pou∣der of Rolfincius against A∣gues.

℞ sine Gold (dissolved in A.R.) Glass of Antimony (dissolved in Af) A. ℥ ss. Quick-silver (dissolved in Af) ℥iij. mix the dissolutions, and distil 12 times through an Alembick, in an indifferent sand heat, reiterating the di∣stillation each time by Coho∣bation. Ʋpon the pouder at bottom, put S.V. rectified, which abstract from it six times; then Calcine the pou∣der in a Crucible, almost to a red hot heat, by putting the fire above and below, and round about it; then mix it with double weight of Scam∣mony.

Rolfincius, the Author of this Medicine, saith, that this is the Feaver frighter of Riverius; but it corresponds not in all its parts with his Description, and the Na∣ture of a true Febrisuge. Yet certainly it is an admi∣rable thing against all sorts of Feavers, taking away the morbifick matter, both by Vomit and Stool. Dose à gr. x. ad ℈j. in Conserve, Sugar, or Honey of Roses, or other fit Vehicle.

31. Pulvis Rubrus, seu Mercurius Rubrus Diapho∣reticus, Red Diaphoretick Mercury.

℞ purified Quick-silver, grind it well with Niter, Vi∣triol calcined, and Alum calcined ana: sublime the Mercury in a Cucurbit, in the head will ascend white flowers, which are useless, and to be cast away: by the sides of the body will stick yellow Flowers, which separate a∣part, and on the Caput Mor∣tuum will lye Mercury sub∣limed red as Cinnabar, which carefully take off: grind the said red Mercury, and like∣wise the yellow, with fresh Ni∣ter, Vitriol and Alum, subli∣ming

the Mercury as before, which repeat again the third time. This done, take (in the third sublimation) the red Mercury only (which lay on the Caput Mortuum) grind it with equal quantity of flowers of Sulphur and sal Armoniack sublimed from Calcined Vitriol; being all well ground together, set them to sublime in a sublimatory glass, and what sublimes grind again with what re∣mained unsublemed, and sub∣lime as before; which work of grinding and subliming, reiterate five times; so will the Mercury be found in the bottom of the glass of a very deep red color.

This is a true diaphore∣tick Mercury, very power∣ful in extirpating all obnecti∣ous humors in the body. It cures perfectly a Perepnu∣monia, Empyema, and a Pleurisy, and that without Blood-letting; dissolves all coagulated Bodies, and roots out the very essence of the Pox, Gout, Scurvy, Leprosy, and many other inveterate Diseases. Dose à gr. vj. ad xij.

32. Pulvis Viperinus, Pouder of Vipers.

℞ the Bodies of Vipers, bones and all (casting away the Skin, Head, Tail, and Entrals, the Hearts and Livers excepted,) as many as you please, and hang them up to dry in the shade: when they are throughly dryed, shred them very small; and in a large Brass or Iron Mor∣tar, beat them to pouder, which searse, and keep in a glass close stopt for use.

This pouder is repleat with Volatile Salt, (with which this Animal abounds) by virtue of which it pene∣trates and opens all the pores in Mans Body, even in the most remote parts, though never so closed or glewed together. It is a specifick against Scabs, Itch, Morphew, breakings out, Erysipela's, and Leprosies, more especi∣ally. It is one of the best (if not the very best) of Me∣dicines in the World against Consumptions, and other Di∣seases, which macerate, wast, and consume the Body, as Obstructions of the Spleen,

Melancholy, tedious Agues, &c. It gives eminent relief in Phthisicks, Asthma's, Obstru∣ctions, Ulcers, and other Disea∣ses of the Lungs. It restores plumpness of the Body, makes fleshy, nourishes much preserves the natural heat, and restores the radicial hu∣midity. It is also a notable Counter-poyson, and very prevalent against Epidemical Distempers, as well to pre∣vent, as overcome all occult and malignant Venoms, es∣pecially those of the Viper, and bitings of all sorts of Serpents. Dose à gr. x. ad ℈j. or ʒss. and sometimes to ʒj. in a morning fasting, in Broth, Wine, Conserve, or o∣ther Cordial Vehicle. It works by insensible transpi∣ration, not provoking Sweat, unless the D••se be great. You may give it for a Month or two together. If you make the pouder into Balls with Gelly of Vipers, and so dry them, it will keep the better and longer.

33. Pulvis Cathereticus, The eating pouder.

℞ Burnt Alum searsed ℥iij. Verdigrise, burnt Vitri∣ol, burnt Auripigment, A. ℥j. all in sine pouder; mix them well together.

It is an excellent thing to scale and exsoliate Bones, it eates and takes away proud and dead flesh, drys much, and stops the weeping or wa∣tering of the Nerves and Joynts: you may use the pouder dry: sometimes it may be mixt with an Oynt∣ment, at other times when drying is chiefly designed, you may put it into water, and wash with the Water; I assure you it is no mean thing.

34. Pulvis, seu Crocus Martis Aperitivus per ro∣rem, Crocus of Iron by Dew.

Take many Iron Plates, and lay them out in the Dew for a good while, that they may rust strongly; gather this Rust, and expose them as before, thus do till you have pouder enough.

§ 1. Here is to be noted, that Iron is better than Steel, because it is more easily dis∣solved, and so better yields

its Salt in which the Virtue lyes. § 2. That though this preparation is long, yet it is much better than all the Preparations extant of the opening Crocus. § 3. That the Dew is im∣pregnated with the Pow∣ers of Heaven, and with a dissolvent that opens mightily the body of the I∣ron, so that embodying its self with it, it makes the Mars more active and solu∣ble than it was before. § 4. It is excellent for Obstructions of the Liver, Spleen and Me∣sentery and Pancreas, cures the Green-sickness, helps the stoppage of the Terms, Dropsies, Cachexies, and o∣ther Diseases proceeding from Obstructions. Dose a gr. vj. ad ℈ij. in Lozenges, Electuaries, or some purg∣ing Bolus: but you ought al∣waies to purge and moisten the person you give it to, with some proper Purge, and with broths, lest finding the pas∣sages of the small Vessels sil¦led and obstructed, it should make yet greater obstructi∣ons, and causes Inflamati∣ons and pains much like to she Cholick.

35. Species Drajovis Mynsichti, Mynsichts pouder of Jupiter Compound.

℞ Faecula of Bryony roots ℥ss. Salts of English Tin, of Mother of Pearl, of red Co∣ral, A. ʒiij. roots of white Dictany, of Peony, A. ʒij. white Amber prepared, best Saffron; Missletoe of the Oak, Cloves, A. ʒj. choice Castor ℈j: mix, and make of all a subtil pouder.

It is an exceeding good thing in the most vehement and desperate fits of the Mo∣ther, or strangulation of the Womb; so that it seems to be as it were a blessed Medi∣cine, and a Gift sent from God to women-kind: It re∣moves the Disease when at worst, even to admiration, for which divine Remedy (saith he) the name of God ought to be blessed: Dose à ℈j. ad ℈jss. for three or four mornings, not intermitting, and in the time of the Fit in Mynsichts Hysterick Water, or other fit vehicle.

36. Species Diamartis

Mynsichti, Pouder of Iron Compound.

℞ Tormentil roots, Nut∣megs, Turkish Galls, A. ℥ss. Magistery of red Coral, Cro∣ci Hematitis, Croci Mar∣tis, made by Calcination, ana ʒij. choice Zedoary, Cala∣mus Aromaticus, white Am∣ber prepared, roots of Cink∣foil, Cloves, ana ʒij. Ashes of a Spunge, sine Bole prepa∣red, Terra Sigillata, Aca∣cia, A. ʒjss. seeds of Plan∣tane, Antherae Rosarum, or the little Threads and Seeds in the middle of the Rose ana ℈iiij. Harts-horn, Mans-Bones Hermetically calcin'd, ana ʒj. Plumous Alum, cal∣cined, Anima Vitrioli, ana ʒss. mix and make all a most subtil pouber.

It corrects the softness of the Stomach, and disposition to Vomit, is prevalent a∣gainst the Dysentery, Caeli∣ack passion; and purulent and bloody Excretions, which it wonderfully helps, and is also very profitable in a Ge∣norrhaea. It stops the Hae∣morrhoids, incontinency of Urine, and bleeding, being applyed thereto in a Lotion: It perfectly stops the over∣flowing of Womens Courses, and other fluxes of Blood, Haemorrhage, or bleeding at Nose, &c. Dose à ℈j. an•• ʒss. ad ʒj. in any proper Ve∣hicle.

37. Species Draveneris Mynsichti, Mynsichts pou∣der of Copper Compound.

℞ Sulphur of the Vitriol of Venus sublimed ℥ss. Borax ʒiij. seeds of Birds Tongue, of Rocket, of Carrots, of Nettles, of Leeks: roots of Pyrethrum, white Pepper, Deers Mushrooms, ana ℈iiij. Galanga the less, white Gin∣ger, Cinnamon, ana ʒj. Sea Skink prepared, Magistery of Pearls, Saffron, ana ʒss. Cantharides prepared, Am∣bergrise, ana ℈j. Musk, Oyl of Mace, ana ℈ss. mix and make of all a most subtil pou∣der, to which add white Su∣gar Candy, ℥jss. mix and keep them for use.

It is prevalent against Bar∣renness, and impotency in either Sex. Contra actus venerei defectum efficacissl∣mum, immò omnium vali∣dissimum

& extremum expe∣rimentum est: proptereâ qui amicae suae placere cupit, & se virum strenuum vult pro∣bare, copiat, post caenam, vel sistatim effectum quaerit, eun∣do cubitum, aut si successive operari debet, mane à ℈j, ad ℈ij. & ʒ j in lacte tepido, vel vino generoso. It may be prepared also without Can∣tharides.

38. Species Diamercu∣rij Mynsichti, Pouder of Mercury Compound.

℞ Wormseed ʒxiij. Mer∣curius Dulcis ʒv. choice Rhubarb, Gummy Turbith, Corallína, ana ʒij. Harts-Horn rasped, red Myrrh, ana ʒj. tops of Centory the less, of Tansy, Camphir, ana ℈j. Oyl of Hazle Wood distilled per Descensum, spirit of Vitriol, ana ℈ss. mix, and make all into a most subtil pouder.

It is given to kill Worms, in the decrease of the Moon, which it doth powerfully, be∣ing given à ℈j. ad ʒss. or j. pro aetatis ratione: you may give it in milk, it expels them by stool, and brings forth and frees the body from Worms of all kinds. You may also give it in simple Wormwood Water, or waters of Centory the less, of Tansy, or of Nettles; also in Oxymel of Squills, Syrup of the Juyce of Citrons, or other things proper for Children.

39. Species Diasulphuris Mynsichti, Pouder of Sul∣phur Compound.

℞ Lac Sulphuris, flores sulphuris, ana ℥jss. Spanish Juyce of Liquorice cleansed, Cardamoms the less, Terra Sigillata, ana ʒvj. seeds of Nettles, of Quinces, choice Cinnamon, white Ginger, Nutmegs, Saffron, long Pep∣per, Mace, ana ʒiij. Traga∣canth, Orrice root, red Pop∣py flowers, Mastich, Cremor Tartari, ana ʒiss. mix and make a pouder, to which add Chymical Oyls of Hyssop, Fennel, Sage, Anise and Cammomil, ana ℈j. then keep them for use.

It is prevalent against old Coughs, difficulty of breath∣ing, and a Chronick Asthma. The various and thick hu∣mors in the Stomach and Breast, it cuts and makes

thin: It preserves from and cures the Phthisis, extenuati∣on of the Body, the Pleurisy, all sorts of putrefaction and Apostems, all Diseases of the Thorax or Brest, even to ad∣miration, and that beyond all other Medicines: It helps a hoarse Voice, stops Catarrhs, and Fluxions of Rheum from the Head. It is said to be also good to prevent the Po∣dagra, Sciatica, and other Arthritick Dolors. It is al∣so a Prophylacticon or pre∣servative against Epilepsies, Ap••plexies, Convulsions, Cholick, Dropsy, Leprosy, Lues Venerea, &c. Dose à ℈j. ad ʒj. morning and Eve∣ning, in a proper Vehicle.

40. Aurum Mosaicum, The Mosaick Gold.

℞ of the best Tin ℥ij: crude Mercury, q.s. (or ℥j.) make with what Art you can an A∣malgama, putting the Crude Mercury to the melted Tin, and stirring them together: then pouder them well, and mix with flowers of Sal Ar∣moniack ℥j. flowers of Sul∣phur ℥j. being well mingled, sublime in common Organs, so have you the Mosaick Gold.

It is highly sudorifick, and prevails against Fits of the Mother; you may give in any fit Electuary, Conserve or Pulp, to ℈j.

41. Pulvis regalis Nost. Our Royal Pouder.

℞ Scammony, Gutta Gam∣ba, ana ℥ij. Resin of Jallap, Tartar Emeticum of Myn∣sicht, ana ℥j. Elaterium, Cloves, Nutmegs, Zedoary, Saffron, all in fine pouder, ana ʒijss. mix and make a fine pouder.

It cures the Gout, Drop∣sie, Jaundice, Sciatica, Kings Evil, Fistula's, and other the like old, stubborn and rebel∣lious diseases, taking them a∣way by the Roots; It may also be given to such as have a Cachexia, and Virgins which have the Green sick∣ness; and is found very pro∣fitable against old Ulcers, Scabs, Morphew and other breakings out of the skin. It empties the Stomach and Bowels of all their filth, and performs desperate Cures al∣most to a miracle. Dose à

gr. x ad xx or xxv. in very strong Bodies.

42. Pulvis rubeus Panno∣nicus, the Hungarian red Pouder.

℞ fine Bole prepared ℥ iij Lemnian Earth ℥ij: white Coral prepared ʒ vi: Spodi∣um, Pearls prepard A ʒv: red Coral prepared, Emeralds, Saphirs, Rubies, Jacinths, Ʋ∣nicorns-horn, all prepar'd, A. ʒiv: Roots of Tormentill, Doronicum, yellow Sanders, white Sanders, A. ʒiii. choice Cinnamon, outward Rind of Citrons, Sorrel seeds, A. ʒij Cloves, Camphir, Saffron, A. ʒj: Leaves of the most fine Gold, N^o xxv. every thing being prepared by it self: let the fine pouders be mixed to∣gether, to make the Compound S. A.

This pouder is used in many parts of the World, chiefly in Germany, Poland and Hungary, against all manner of Poison, the biting of mad dogs, or other Veno∣mous Creatures; as also a∣gainst the Measles, Small Pox, and the Infection of other contagious Diseases, as the Plague, &c. in all which it expels the malignity, and strengthens the noble and vi∣tal Parts. It is given à ℈j ad ʒ ss or ℈ ij, mixt with some Cordial Water, or pro∣per Syrup, as Syrup of Clove∣gilli-flowers, Citrons, Limons, &c.

43. Pulvis Desicativus Sculteti, The drying Pouder of Scultetus.

℞ Pomgranate flowers, Red Roses, Red Sanders, ana ʒ iij: Camphir ʒ ss: mix them and make all into a fine pouder.

It drys up any Excoriati∣on or Galling immediately; and most speedily takes away the Inflamation and pain, It is also prositable against the Excoriation of Children arising from the sharpness, or other ill properties of the Milk, ill diet, or looking af∣ter.

44. Pulvis Magistralis Sculteti, A Magistral pouder of Scultetus.

℞ Calx of Porphery stone sweetned by manifold wash∣ings, (that is freed from its

℥iv: wood of Aloes, yel∣low Sanders, ana ℥j: Or∣rice ℥ j: Musk ℈j: mix, and make a pouder. To every ounce of which (as you use it) add of crude Roch Alum ʒj which is nigh ʒvij to the whol.

It is an admirable thing to cleanse and whiten the Teeth, to keep and preserve them from Putrefaction; and to fasten them if they be loose. But Scultetus after rubbing the Teeth with this Pouder, caused them presently to be washed with this following Decoction: ℞ Roch Alumn ʒij: Balaustines, Red Roses, Myrtles, A. P. ss. Bugle P. j. boil them in rough red Wine, q.s, to lb j ss. strain out, and wash the Mouth therewith.

45. Pulvis Cathaereticus Scuiteti, The eating Pouder of Scultetus.

℞ Caput Mortuum of Vi∣triol, burnt spunge, A. ʒj: mix and make a pouder.

It eates away and consumes fleshy excrescencies on the fingers or toes, or other parts, being applyed thereto with Lint; afterwards (the Ex∣crescence being taken away) you may Cicatrize with the Ceratum Divinum Sculteti.

46. Pulvis Catharticus Sculteti, The Purging Pouder of Scultetus.

℞ Rhubarb elect in fine pouder ʒj: Jallop in fine pouder ℈j: (or its Resin gr. viij) Cremor Tartari in pou∣der ℈ss: mix them together for a dose.

It is a neat and pleasant Purge, carries off hot fiery & Cholerick humors, as well as cold and watery; and is very profitably given in a Ca∣chexia, Chlorosis, Dropsy, Jaundice, and Erysipela's, in which last case Experience has mightily commended it; for by taking of this Pouder, and applying the Linimen∣tum simplex, an Erysipela's been made to vanish in four dayes: In stead of the Li∣nimentum simplex you may use Ʋnguentum e solano, from which it little differs.

47. Species Diavitrioli Mynsichti, Compound Pou∣der of Vitriol.

℞ Galanga the less ℥j: Magistery of Vitriol, roots of

water Acorus ℥ ss: long peper, seeds of Ameos, Ze∣doary, A. ʒij: biting Cinna∣mon, Calamus Aromaticus, Mace, A. ʒ i ss: Cardamoms the less, white Ginger, Cloves A. ʒ j: Saffron, Indian Spik∣nard, lignum Aloes, A. ʒ ss: best Musk, Ambergrise A. ℈ss: mix and make a pou∣der.

It resists Putresfaction of the Stomach, and is good a∣gainst cold and moist humors and flegm lodged there, it strengthens the concoctive and digestive Faculty, takes away lothing and staies vomi∣ting. It conserves the natu¦ral heat, and warms those parts which are cold. It ex∣pels gross Wind, and takes away acid Belchings and Heart-burnings. It takes away the stinking of the breath arising from default of the Stomach. Dose á ℈j ad ʒss or ℈ij.

48. Species Dianitri Myn∣sichti, Compound Pouder of Niter.

℞ Crystals of Niter (pre∣pared with spirit of Wine and Vitriol) ℥j: Salts of Pearch stones, of Crabs Eyes, of white Amber, A. ʒ j: Roots of Filipendula, of Liquorice, A. ʒj ss: Seeds of little nettles, of the greater Bur-dock, of Saxifrage, of Gromwell, of Broom, A. ʒj: Bay-berries husled, Jumper-berries, A. ℈jv: biting Cinamon, white Ginger, Suffron, long Pepper, Mace, A. ℈ij: of a Hare burnt, Goats blood prepared, Pouder of Ceterach, red San∣ders, A. ʒss: sows prepared ℈j: pure white sugar ℥ iv: mix and make all a most sub∣tle pouder.

It's an Experiment in brea∣king and expelling the stone and Gravel out of the Reins and Bladder: let it be given in the morning fasting, in a specifick Vehicle a ℈j ad ʒss.

49. Species Diatartari Mynsichti, Pouder of Tartar Compound.

℞ Tartar Vitriolate, Ma∣gistery of Scammony, A. ℥ijt White Gummy Turbith, white Hermodacts A. ℥ss: Oyls of Cloves and Cinnamon, A. gut. x. mix and make a pou∣der.

It resolves all Tartarous

Coagulations through the u∣niversal body, and pleasantly takes away every arthritick Defluxion, upon any mem∣ber whatsoever, by purging by stool. It plentifully car∣ries off Choler and Flegm, and cures an Anasarca. It cleases the skin of all man∣ner of filth, as Scabs, Lepro∣sy and such like. It also cures the Scurvy, and eases all pains of the Joynts. Dose à ʒss ad ʒj.

50. Species Diacrystalli Mynsichti, Compound Pou∣der of Chrystal.

℞ of the dug of a young red Heifer, boild in Wine and dryed ℥j: long Pepper ʒ v: Crystal prepared ʒiv: Pearls prepared ʒ ij: seeds of Bor∣rage, Fennel, Lettice and Ni∣gella, A. ʒj: roots of Tra∣gopogon or Goats beard, of the milky Thistle, wild Rape, A. ʒ ss: sine sugar ℥ iij: make of all a most subtil pouder.

It is a good thing to in∣crease Milk in Nurses, and to amend the evil disposition of those parts: for bringing milk immediately into the dugs it is a secret. Dose â ʒ ss ad ʒ j: morning, noon and night, in drink, broth, wa∣ter of Ladies Thistle or other convenient Vehicle.

51. Species Diasuccini Mynsichti, Pouder of Amber Compound.

℞ White Amber prepared, ℥ ss: Magistery of red Coral, Nutmegs toasted, fine Bole, Emeralds prepared A. ʒij; Crocus Martis made by re∣verberation, sanguis Draco∣nis ʒjss: Styrax Calamitae, burnt Harts horn prepared, Laudanum opiatum, A. ʒij; Threads in the middle of Ro∣ses, Plantain seed, flowers of Corn Poppies, A. ʒiss: Cloves, Mace, Cinnamon, Saffron, A. ℈j: mix, and make a pouder.

It obtunds and stops all Fluxes of the Bowels, and takes away the corroding and pungent quality of viscous and tartarous Salts. It cures the bloody Flux, and other bloody Excretions. Dose a ℈j ad ʒj, in some proper Ve∣hicle.

52. Species Diacretae Myn∣sichti, Pouder of Chalk com∣pound.

℞ white Chalk prepared with rose-water ʒ iij: Nut∣megs ʒj: fine bole, Coral pre∣seeds ʒj: fine bole, Coral pre∣pared, A. ʒss: Carp stones prepared with Plantane Wa∣ter, Mace tosted, Mastich, Saffron, A. ℈j: white Sugar ℥iij: mix and make a fine pouder.

It is a Catholicon in all heats of the Stomach and heart burnings, arising either from the boyling of Choler in the Ventricle, or fermen∣tation of four Humors, co∣ming from a tartarous mat∣ter. Dose à ʒss ad ʒ j: in the Paroxysm, continuing it till the fit is over.

53. Species Diaborracis Mynsichti, Pouder of Borax compound.

℞ Venetian Borax ℥ ss: Cassia lignea, Saffron A. ʒj: raspings of Savin wood, white Amber prepared, A. ʒss: bone of a Stags heart, Misleto of the Oak, Wall-flowers A. ℈j: mix and make a fine Pouder.

It facilitates both Birth and After-birth; as also the dead Child: and gives sase de∣livery to such as use to have dangerous and difficult labor. It is a present Remedy. Dose à ℈j ad ʒj; in waters of Cin∣namon, Wall-flowers, Mug∣wort, or generous Rhenish Wine.

54. Species Terebinthinae Mynsichti, Pouder of Tur∣pentine Compound.

℞ Turpentine boyled to a sufficient hardness (in water of Citrons) ℥ ij; Resin of Scammony ℥ j: best Turbeth ʒ vi: Tartar Vitriolate, Hermodacts A. ʒ iij: Spe∣cies Lithontribon ʒ ij: Saf∣fron, Mace, A. ℈ j: Sugar of Violets tabulated ℥jv: mix and make a pouder, to which add oyls of Annise, of Orange peels, of Cloves, of Cinnamon and of Fennel, A. ℈ ss. mix again and reserve it.

It is a most excellent Ca∣thartick, and an admirable Expedient for curing the Gout, Cholick, Gonorrhoea, Dysury, Strangury, stone in Reins and Bladder, and other Vices of the Urinal Passages. Dose à ʒ ss ad ʒj or ʒjss in Capon-broth, decoction of Pease, or in Beer, Rhenish∣wine, Bawm or Juniper-wa∣ter

55. Species Diamumiae My••sichti, Pouder of Mum∣my compound.

℞ of the best Transmarine Mummy, magistery of Pearch stones, A. ʒij: Goat's blood prepared, Cloves sperma Cae∣ti, A. ʒj ss: roots of Mad∣der, of Swallow wort, of Tor∣mentil, A. ʒj: white Am∣ber prepared, salt of Coral, fine bole, A. ʒss: mix and make a subtil pouder.

It is an excellent thing for a fall from a high place; for inward bruises, and to dissolve Coagulated Blood; to con∣solidate Ruptures and Fra∣ctures, and glutinate inward wounds. It (being taken) pre∣vents Apostems which may be occasioned by falls from high places. Dose à ℈j ad ʒj in generous wine, or Com∣frey-water.

56. Species Diaolibani Mynsichti, Pouder of Oliba∣num compound.

℞ Peony roots, Orrice, A. ʒiij: Olibanum ʒj ss: Elks hoof calcined without fire, ma∣g••stery of Mans skull, Saf∣••ron, M••sleto of the Oylk, A. ʒj: Sugar Penids, q. s. mix and make a pouder.

It was invented to cure E∣pilepsies, Apoplexies, suffo∣cative Catarrhs, Coughs, &c. for which it is a good thing; it comforts the Head, brain and heart, and preserves them from Diseases. Dose á ℈ss ad ʒss: or ℈ij.

57. Species Diapeti seu Diatabaci Mynsichti, Pou∣der of Tobacco compound.

℞ the best Indian or spa∣nish Tobacco, prepared with Oyl of Aniseeds ℥ss: roots of white Hellebor, of Lilly convally, of Pyrethrum, A. ʒss: seeds of male Peony, La∣vender-flowers, Rosemary, Marjoram, Origanum, A. ℈j long 'Peper, Gambogia, Aga∣rick trochiscated, Gallia Mos∣chata, A. ℈ss: mix and make a Gross or fine pouder according to the Intention.

It is to be taken in a Pipe, let the Pouder be gross, or only cut small as Tobacco for smoaking: but, if by the Nostrils, as a sternutatory, let it be very pure and fine. Used frequently as a sternu∣tatory or sneezing Pouder, it

cleanses the head and brain of all cold, moist, salt, viscous and pituitous humours, and strengthens the head and brain, whereby it becomes prevalent in all Head-achs, Catarrhs, Vertigo's, Epilep∣sies, Lethargies, and other the like Diseases proceeding from an obstruction of the brain, and the aforesaid su∣perfluous humors: you may snuff up the Nostrils the quantity of a grey Pea, eve∣ry night going to bed (about two hours after Supper) Or, if the wether be not cold, eve∣ry morning fasting; it large∣ly draws away all evil hu∣mors, both thick and thin.

58. Species Diamajoranae Mynsichti, Pouder of Marjo∣ram compound.

℞ sweet Marjoram sprin∣kled with its proper oyl ʒij: weighty wood of Aloes ʒj: Cubebs ℈j: Ambergrise ℈ss flowers of Lilly Convally ℥ ss mix, and make all into a fine pouder.

This used as a sneezing pouder, has the Virtues of the former: it cures an inve∣terate Headach, specially when all other things fail: the Dose and way of using is the same with the former.

59. Species Dialauri Myn∣sichti, Pouder of Bay-berries compound.

℞ Bay-berries, baked in a proper Pot covered with Dough, with a Batch of bread, then hulled, more perfectly dryed and poudred ℥j: flow∣ers of Centory the less ʒiij: Madder, red Myrrh, Saffron A. ʒj: round Birthwort∣roots, lesser Cardamoms, lesser Galangal, A. ℈ij: Oyls of Salts of Cinnamon and Savin A. ʒss: mix, and make a fine pouder.

It wonderfully opens all Obstructions of the Womb, and powerfully brings down the Terms though never so long stopt, and makes them flow largely. Dose á ʒss ad ʒj: in Decoct of Savin, or Tinct. of Saffron in Wine twice a day, in the morning fasting, and at night going to bed, and to be continued till the Flux of Blood appears.

60. Species Diaesulae Myn∣sichti,

Pouder of Esula com∣pound.

℞ of Esula the less in sine Pouder, species Diarrhodon Abbatis, A. ℥j: white Hel∣labor prepared, salt of white Vitriol, A. ʒiij: spanish juyce of Liquorice, red Sanders A. ʒj: best Cinnamon, Orrice, Ginger A. ℈ij: Magistery of Pearl and of Red Coral, A ℈j: Elaeosaccharum of Cloves, Nutmegs, Mastich, A. ℈ ss: mix and make a most subtil pouder.

It is profitable against all Feavers, quotidian, tertian and burning; and against all Infirmities of the Stomach, falt Rheums, Worms, Pains of the back Synovia, the joynt Water, Plague, Epidemical and poisonous Diseases. It purges both upwards and downwards with little distur∣bance. Dose à ʒ ss ad ʒj.

61. Species Diaplantagi∣nis Mynsichti, Pouder of Plantane compound.

℞ Roots of Plantane, of Tormentill, Virginea snake root, spanish Juyce of Liquo∣••ice, Terra sigillata, A. ʒvj Magistery of Cr••cus ♂ made by reverberation, harts-horn burnt and prepared, Pomgra∣nate peels, A. ʒjv: Blood∣stone, Nutmegs, Cloves, Yel∣low of Orange Peels A. ʒiij leaves of sharp pointed Sage, Misleto of the Oak, Balau∣stians, A. ʒij: Magistery of Coral Barberisated, Plan∣tane seeds, Deers pizel, A. ʒjss: the inner skin of an Hens maw or gizard prepa∣red, sanguis Draconis, Hypo∣cistis, A. ʒj: mix and make a very sine pouder.

It is designed to stop an Haemorrhage or bleeding in any part whatsoever. It pre∣vails against Incontinency of urine, the Dysentery, Caeli∣ack passion: overflowing of Terms and Whites, and mi∣raculously cures exulcerati∣ons of the Guts, Reins, Blad∣der, Ureters, and other uri∣nary Passages, taking away all their Symptoms. Dose a ʒss ad ʒj or more, as also before Dinner and Supper, with ℥ij or iij of Plantane-water, or Conserve of Sloes.

62. Pulvis Polycrestus Im∣perialis Mynsichti, Royal Pouder of many Virtues.

℞ white Sugar-Candy ℥ vj Crocus ♂ (prepared with Vi∣negar of Tamrinds) ℥ j ss: Fennel Seeds, Ivory rasped, Ankle-bone of a Hare, Pikes Eyes, Cardamoms the less: white Ginger, Nutmegs, pou∣der of Liquorice A. ℥j: bi∣ting Cinnamon, Cubebs, Cas∣sia lignea, Indian spicknard, roots and seeds of Peony, Mis∣sleto of the Oak, Acid of Tartar, A. ℥ ss: Magiste∣ries of Carp-stone, of Crabs Eyes, and of Pearch-stones, Saffron, seeds of Parsly and Smallage, Castoreum, Cloves, red Myrrh, Lignum Aloes, Hyssop, Oyl of Aniseeds, A. ʒij: Magisteries of Orien∣tal Pearls and red Coral, Mace, A. ʒj: leaves of most fine Gold N^o xliij: mix and make a very fine Pouder.

This is dedicated to the Stomach and Bowels, expel∣ling Wind and all superflu∣ous humours, comforting those parts, and preserving them from putrefaction. It fortifies the head and brain, strengthens and increases the Memory. It makes a sad heart merry, gives Courage to Cowards; opens obstructi∣ons of Liver and Spleen; and prevails against the falling Sickness; trembling, faint∣ing and weakness of the heart, streightness of the brest, Coughs, Asthma's, a Tympanites from a cold Cause, and against many o∣ther long and inveterate Dis∣eases. It stops the Violent flux of the Hoemorrhoides, purifies the Blood, causes a good color or Complexion, cleanses a corrupted womb, as also obstructions of the Reins and Bladder, bringing away slimy humors, Gravel, and stones. Dose the quan∣tity of a Chestnut, either a∣lone, or in some, Liquor, Sy∣rup or quiddony proper to the Disease.

63. Species Pleuriticae Mynsichti, A Pouder for the Pleurisy,

℞ flowers of Sulphur ʒij: Seeds of Ladies thistle, bay∣berries hull'd, Misleto of the Oak, Zedoary, Olibanum, A. ʒjss: raspings of a gelt bores tooth, Teeth of a Pike, Corn Poppy flowers, A. ʒj: mix and make a fine pouder.

Mynsicht saith, That it is

a great Secret against Pleu∣ritick pains, or stitches of the sides, tho so extream, as that the sick seems to be giving up the Ghost. Dose à ʒ ss ad ʒj: in Waters of Hyssop, Fennel or Corn Poppy flow∣ers, morning, noon and night; or letting five hours space to be between every dose. Deo favente (saith he) certissime liberant.

64. Pulvis pleuriticus se∣cretissimus Mynsichti, Myn∣sichts great Secret against the Pleurisy.

℞ Flowers of Sulphur com∣pound ℥ss: Raspings of a gelt Boar's Tooth, Jaw of a Pike, A. ʒij: Corn-Poppy flow∣ers ʒj: mix and make a sub∣til pouder.

It cures the Pleurisie, and all Putrefaction and Apost∣ems of those parts, not with∣out the Stupor or Amaze∣ment (saith the Author) of the By-standers, nor can a m••re efficacious Remedy be given. D••se â ʒss ad ʒj, in waters of flowers of Camomil and Corn poppies, A. q s. and sweemed with white Sugar-Candy: This pouder alone cures to admiration, being some few times exhibited, and restores the sick by the Pro∣vidence of God to persect health.

65. Pulvis Carminitivus Mynsichti, A pouder expel∣ling Wind.

℞ Cummin seeds (prepared with Vinegar) Aniseeds, Car∣rawayes A. ℥ iij: White Gin∣ger ʒvj: Mace ʒ iij: Saf∣fron ʒj: mix and make a fine pouder.

It expels wind and sharp humors distending and tor∣menting the Stomack and Guts, being daily and conti∣nually taken for some time: it may be taken for a month either in broth, or Fennel or Aniseedwater, or Aqua Car∣minativa, from ʒj ad jss.

66 Farina Virginca No∣bilis Mynsichti, the Virgin flower or Pouder of Myn∣sicht.

℞ transparent Rivers flints which calcine and pouder, ℥vj Pumice stone prepared ℥j: Florentine Orrice ℥ ss: Gal∣lia Moschata ʒj: distilled Oyl of Roses ℈j: mix, and

make a most subtil flower.

It makes the Teeth white in the space of an hour: it may be daily used, laying it upon a fine rag, and so rub∣bing the Teeth therewith.

67. Pulvis sebrilis proba∣tus Mynsichti, An approved Feaver-Pouder.

℞ Calamus Aromaticus ℥j: Gentian, round Birth∣wort, white Ginger, A. ℥ ss: Salts of Centaury the less, of Carduus ben. of Wormwood, A. ʒ iij: Hartshorn calcin∣ed without fire, Marigold seeds, Camphir, A. ʒj: white Sugar Candy ℥ j ss: mix, and make a subtil Pouder.

The title shews the Inten∣tion, for which it is an admi∣rable and approved thing: dose â ʒss ad j, in some ap∣propriate and specifick Vehi∣cle.

68. Species stomachicae Mynsichti, The Stomach pouder.

℞ The Acid of Tartar ℥iij Galangal min. white Ginger, long Peper, A. ʒj ss: Carda∣moms the lesser, Nutmegs, Cloves, Zedoary, A. ʒj, red Sage, pouder of Liquorice, seeds of Rue, Carrawayes, O∣libanum, A. ʒ ss: Oyl of Cinnamon ℈j: Oyls of mint, of Oranges, of Aniseeds A. ℈ss: white sugar candy ℥ viij mix, pouder, &c.

It powerfully strengthens Nature and all its Faculties, causes Appetite, expels wind, takes away heart-burnings and loathing, stops Vomiting, and causes or accelerates the distribution of the Nourish∣ment. Dose à ʒ ss ad ʒj, morning and night, in Mala∣ga or choise Canary, or other generous Wine.

69. Pulvis stomachicus nobilis Mynsichti; The noble stomatich Pouder.

℞ most white Cremor Tar∣tari oftentimes moistned with spirit of Vitriol and dryed a∣gain) ℥ ij: Harts-horn spa∣girically calcin'd ℥ ss: Salts of Pearch-stones, of Crabs-Eyes, A. ʒij; magisteries of Pearls and of red Coral, A. ʒj: Oyls of Cinnamon, and of Cloves, A. ʒ ss: white su∣gar candy ℥viij: mix, and make a fine pouder.

It has all the Virtues of the

former, being much the more powerful; besides which, it comforts the heart, and all the principal members; pre∣vails against all sorts of Fea∣vers, and Diseases proceeding from Corruption, putrefacti∣on and viscous tartarous hu∣mors, as Crudity of the Sto∣mach, Stone in the Reins and Bladder, &c. Dose á ʒ ss ad ʒj: in a proper Vehicle.

70. Pulvit Erysipelatoi∣des Mynsichti, A Pouder a∣gainst the Erysipela's.

℞ most fine flower ℥ vj: burnt Lead, fine Bole, A ℥ij Ceruss, Olibanum, Mastich, A. ℥j: mix, &c.

It is a very excellent thing for the Intention, viz. to cure an Erysipela's or Ignis sacer: strew this pouder upon blew Paper, then apply it to the place affected: Mynsicht saith, It is the greatest of Re∣medies for this purpose.

71. Pulvis Cyprius Mos∣chatus Mynsichti, Cyprus Pou∣der muskified.

℞ Styrax Calamita, floren∣tine Orrice, A. ℥ v. Damask or musk Roses, Rosemary flowers, A. ℥ ij: Benjamin, Cassia Lignea, A. ℥ j: pure Labdanum, Calamus Aroma∣ticus, Cloves, Coriander seeds A. ʒ vj: Woods of Aloes, of yellow Sanders, of Rhodium, A. ʒ jv: the yellow of Orange and Citron peels, round Cy∣prus A. ʒiij: Origanum, sweet Marjoram, A. ʒ ij: Bay∣leaves, flowers of Lavander and Violets, A. ʒj ss: Choise musk ʒss: Ambergrise ℈j: mix and make a pouder ei∣ther gross or subtil.

It was designed only for a perfume, and to perfume Clothes withall: I but being subtilly made, and taken in∣wardly â ʒ ss ad ʒj, in gene∣rous Wine or some proper Quidony or Conserve: it won∣derfully strengthens the head, brain and heart, restores in fainting and swooning fits, ex∣pels wind, and recreat's all the Spirits natural, vital and animal.