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. XXII. Of ELECTUARIES.

1. ELectuarium ad Tabi∣dos, An Electuary for Consumptions.

℞ of the Viper-pouder ℥vj: Nutmegs, Cinnamen, A. ℥jv: Mace, Magistery of Pearl, and Coral made with the true spirit of Venus, A. ℥ ij: Oyl of Nutmegs by Expression ℥ j ss: Cochenele ℥ j: Clari∣fied Virgin Honey ℥ xlviij: mix, and make an Electuary S. A.

This notably restores in Consumptions, expells Wind, strengthens the Stomach, and causes a good Digestion, com∣forting all the principal Parts, as head, stomach, heart and liver; chearing all the Spirits natural, vital and A∣nimal: Dose à ℈j ad ʒj morning, noon and night: if you so please, you may in∣stead of the Honey make it into an Electuary with Juyce or Syrup of Alkermes.

2. Theriaca Salmoniana minor, Our Treacle, the les∣ser Composition.

℞ Viper-pouder ℥viij: Sas∣fron, Carawayes, Cinnamon, Cloves, Mace, Nutmegs, Gin∣ger, Contra yerva, Virginian Snake-root, roots of Angeli∣ca, of Butter-bur, Camphir, Cochenele, A. ℥jv: Opium prepared with Juyce of Li∣mons, ℥iij ss: Spicknard, Myrrh, A. ℥ij: Grains of Paradice, Pepper, Chymical oyls of Cloves and Caraways, Crystals of Tartar, A. ℥j. Oyl of Nutmegs by expressi∣on ℥vj. Melligenous extract of Juniper-Berries, Virgin Honey, A. lbviij ss. mix, and make an Electuary according to Art.

It causeth rest, and easeth all pains; it is a great Cor∣dial, and stops all defluxi∣ons: It helps Asthma's, and difficulty of breathing, it

eases an old Cough, and helps Inflamations and Ob∣structions of the Lungs, the Pleurisy and pain of the Stomach; it stays Vomiting, and is a special Antidote a∣gainst Poyson, Pox, Plague, and all Malign Feavers; it expels Wind, and is a speci∣sick in the Cholick. Dose à ℈j. or ʒss. ad ʒj. or more, either alone, or in a glass of Sack.

3. Theriaca Salmoniana Major, Our Treacle the greater Composition.

℞ of the Viper pouder ℥xx. Saffron, Cloves, Mace, Nutmegs, Cinnamon, Con∣tra-yerva, Virginian Snake∣root, roots of Enula, Galan∣gal, Gentian, Zedoary, Gin∣ger, Tormentil, Scorzonera, A. ℥iiij. Aniseeds, Carra∣ways, Grains, Cardamoms, Bay-berries, A. ℥iij. Myrrh, Spicknard, Castoreum, Ben∣jamin, Opopanax, Sagape∣num, Camphir, Gochenele, A. ℥ijss. Rosemary, Time, Mar∣joram, Rue, Bezoar Mine∣ral, and Oricutal, Oyls of Cloves and Cinnamon, A. ℥ij. white Pepper, Antimo∣ny Diaphoretick, Ens Vene∣ris, A. ℥j. Opium (ex∣tracted, strained, and In∣spissate by help of juyce of Limons) ℥x. Melligenous extract of Juniper-berries (in Cap. 8. Sect. 11. of this Book) Virgin Honey, A. lbxiiij. mix, and make an Electuary according to Art.

This has all the Virtues of the former, besides which it is more powerful in all Di∣seases of the Head, Lungs and Bowels, being excellent good in the Palsy, Apoplexy; Epilepsy, Head-ach, Me∣grim, Madness, defluxions upon the Eyes, pains in the Teeth, Asthma, spitting of Blood, and all fluxes: It is good against pains of the Gout, biting of venemous Beasts, Measles, Small-Pox, Plague, and all malignant Feavers; it cures Con∣sumptions, and is an Anti∣dote against all manner of Poyson, and a good sudori∣sick. Dose à ʒss. ad j. or ʒj ss. in a proper Vehicle.

4. Theriaca Salomonis, Salomons Treacle.

℞ Citrons Condited ℥viij.

Conserve of Wood Sorrel, flowers of Rosemary, Bugloss, A. ℥ij ss. Mithridate ℥j. roots of Enula, of Dittany of Creet, seeds of Citrons husk∣ed, of Carduus Benedictus, Wormseed, shavings of Harts horn, A. ℥ss. Citron Peels dryed, yellow Sanders, roots of Gentian, bone of a Deers Heart, A. ʒij. Cinnamon, Mace, Cloves, lesser Carda∣moms, A. ʒj. Juniper-ber∣ries, infused a whole night in Vinegar of Squills, N^o. 50. make up the Electuary with Syrup of the juyce of Citrons, S. A.

It is good against the Plague, and all Epidemick Diseases: it fortifies the Heart, revives the Spirits, strengthens the Stomach, and the whole Body; it kills Worms, resists putre∣faction, stops Vomiting, helps digestion and causes a good Appetite. Dose ℥ ss. This Recipe you may find in Bauderon's Dispen∣satory.

5. Orvietanum verum, sen magis Compositum; The true Orvietan, or Or∣vietan more compound.

℞ roots of Scorzonera or Vipers Grass, of Carline Thistle, of Masterwort, of Angelica, of Virginian Snake-weed, of Contra-yerva, of the slender Bithwort, of white Dittany, of Galanga, of Gentian, of Costus, of the true Acorus; seeds of the Macedonian Stone Parsly; leaves of Sage, Rosemary, Goats-Rue, Carduus Ben. Cretion Dittany, Bay and Juniper-berries, A. ℥j. Cin∣namon, Cloves, Mace, Nut∣megs, A. ℥ ss. dryed Vipers, with the Bones, Heart, and Livers; old Treacle, A. ℥iiij. of the best Clarified Honey lb viij. let the Leaves and roots be dryed, poudred, and searsed, and over a gen∣tle heat be mixed with the Honey.

It is a good thing against Plague, Pestilence and spot∣ted Feaver, Measle, Small-Pox, and all Epidemical Di∣stempers: it comforts and fortifies the Head, Brain, Heart, Stomach and Bow∣els, expels Wind, gives ease in the Cholick, and pro∣vokes Sweat. Dose à ʒss.

ad ʒij. in any convenient Vehicle. There is an Or∣vietan in Our Pharmacop. less compound, which is the common; but this is the true, and much the better.

6. Confectio Alkermes Chymica, Confect of Alker∣mes Chymical.

℞ pure juyce of Alker∣mes ℥vj. spirit of Salt well rectified ℥ss. mix it first with fine Sugar Candy ℥ss. and a little rectified S.V. then mix them with the juyce, to which add of the purple calx of Gold (which has been first dissolved in A.R. then precipitated with Tin or Spilter) well edulcorated and dryed, Salt of Pearl made with spirit of Venus, (in Cap. 2. Sect. 19. of this Book) A. ℥j. Ambergrise, Musk, A. ʒj. mix, and make a Con∣fect S.A.

It is a wonderful great Cordial, chears the Heart, revives the Spirits, restores in Consumptions; abates the violence of all sorts of Feavers; is a perfect Cure for Melancholy, and abso∣lutely expels poyson. Dose à gr. xx. ad ℈ij. in any pro∣per Vehiculum.

7. Confectio Anodyna Nost. Our Confect easing pain.

℞ Opium (dissolved in juyce of Limons, strained and inspissate to the thickness of Honey) ℥vj. Salt of Tartar, Salt of Pearl, Bezoar mine∣ral, Cloves, A. ℥j. Musk, Ambergrise, A. ʒss. Oyl of Cinnamon ℥ss. juyce of Al∣kermes, melliginous Extract of Juniper-berries, Virgin Honey, A. ℥vij. mix all well, and keep it in a Tin or Silver box with a screw, to keep it from the Air.

It has all the Virtues of both the Laudanum Para∣celsi, and of our great Specific Anodyne (in Ca. 8. Sect. 6.7. of this Book) to the latter of which we here refer you; those are best where a Pill is to be swallowed: but this where it is to be dissolved in any liquid Vehicle, be∣cause more easy to dissolve. Dose à gr. viij. ad gr. xvj.

8. Diascordium Sylvij,

Franciscus Sylvius his Con∣fect of Scordium.

℞ Gentian ℥ss. Angelica root ʒij. leaves of Scordium dryed ℥ij. of Carduus, of Dittany of Creet, A. ℥ss. choce Saffron ʒij. of the true Acacia ʒj ss. being grossly cut and bruised with rectified S.V. so much as to over-top them the breadth of four fingers, draw forth a Tin∣cture, which decant; and re∣peat the S.V. till all the Tincture is drawn out; then mixing the Tinctures, ab∣stract the S.V. till the re∣main becomes almost a solid Exract. 2. ℞ Thebian O∣pium, draw forth its Tin∣cture with spirit of Vinegar, which abstract till the re∣main becomes a soft Extract. 3. ℞ roots of Masterwort ℥j. Cassia Lignea, of biting Cinnamon, A. ℥ss. Nut∣megs ʒiij. mix, and make a most fine pouder. 4. ℞ fine Bole Armoniack ℥j ss. beat it alone, and searse it, then grind it on a Marble. 5. ℞ Gum Arabick, wrinkled like a Worm ℥ss. dissolve it in Fennel ℥jss. 6. ℞ all the first Extract, of the Ex∣tract of Opium ʒij. both the pouders; mix these together, adding by degrees the dissolu∣tion of the Gum Arabick: beat them well together, and if its form be too solid, add syrup of Myrtle-berries, q.s. which mix according to Art. If you please you may reduce this Confect to the form of Pills, by adding Bezoar Mineral, Cochenele and Saf∣fron in pouder; or other like sudorifick pouder.

It is of the nature of the Shop Diascodium, but much more safe, and to be given in a far lesser Dose, viz. on∣ly à gr. xv. ad ℈j. It pro∣vokes sweat powerfully, de∣fends the Heart from Ma∣lignity, is prevalent against the Measles, Small-Pox, spotted Feaver, Plague, and other Malignant and Epide∣mick Diseases. It eases all sorts of pains, and gives rest with much safety and plea∣sure.

9 Electuarium Phlegma∣gogum Sylvij, Sylvius his Electuary purging watery humors.

℞ Extract of Juniper ber∣ries (made with S.V.) pulp of Tamarinds, thickned to a just consistency, A. ℥iiij. Jallap finely poudred ℥iss. choice Scammony ℥j. the best Cinnamon, and sweet Fennel seeds in fine pouder, A. ʒij. fine Sugar ℥x. mix, and make an Electuary.

It is a specifick against the Dropsy, and carries off wa∣tery Humors powerfully: I have cured several of the Kings Evil, with this only Medicine. Dose à ʒij. ad ℥ss. and if strong persons ad ʒvj.

10. Electuarium Chola∣gogum Sylvij, Sylvius his Electuary purging Choler.

℞ pulp of sour Prunes, thickned to a due consistency ℥x. Cremor Tartari, choice Scammony A. ℥ij. Rhubarb Elect ʒx. biting Cinnamon ℥ss. yellow Sanders ʒij. fine Sugar ℥xvj. mix, and make an Electuary according to Art.

It is an excellent thing to purge all bad humors, espe∣cially Choler and Serum; it is prevalent against the yel∣low Jaundice, Dropsy, Scur∣vy and Gout. Dose à ʒij. ad ℥ ss.

11. Diacassia Nostra, Our Electuary of Cassia Fi∣stula.

℞ Pulp of Cassia lbij. Rhubarb, Sena, A. ℥iiij. sy∣rup of Buckthorn ℥viij. Re∣sin of Jallap ℥j. biting Cin∣namon ℥ss. mix, and make an Electuary.

It is a gallant loosener of the Belly, and brings forth Flegm and Melancholy, without disturbance. It o∣pens the Brest and Lungs, and eases all pains and sharpness in the Reins and Bladder. It hinders the breeding of the Stone, and helps much in the Pleurify, and all acute Feavers, if seasonably given. It is also a singular good Remedy a∣gainst the Gout, proved by many Experiments. Dose ab ℥ss. ad j. or ℥j ss. if the Patient be strong, early in the morning fasting.

12. Diajallapa Nost. Our Electuary of Jal∣lap.

℞ Jallap in pouder ℥iij. Resina Scammony ℥ij. Cloves, Ginger, Cremor Tartari, A. ℥j. syrup of Buckthorn ℥xvj. Oyl of Aniseeds ℥ ss. mix them, and make an Electu∣ary.

It is a good Phlegma∣gogue, expels thin and wa∣tery humors out of the Bel∣ly, and from the whole Bo∣dy; and is very profitable in the Asthma, Cachexia, Dropsy, Scurvy and Gout: Dose (in the morning fa∣sting) à ʒj. ad ij.

13. Diagamba Nost. Our Electuary of Cambo∣gia.

℞ Cambogia ℥iij. Resine of Jallap and Scammony, Ginger, Cloves, Nutmegs, A. ℥j. Oyl of Nutmegs and Aniseeds, A. ʒijss. Rob of Juniper-berries, and syrup of Buckthorn, A. ℥ix. mix them into a mass.

This is a notable Cure for the Dropsy and Jaundice, and all such Diseases as come from flegm and watery hu∣mors, or from a Salt habit of Body, as Scurf, Scab, Itch, and other like breakings out, the Scurvy, Gout, &c. Dose à ʒj. ad ʒij.

14. Diaturbith nostr Our Electuary of the root Tur∣bith.

℞ Turbith elect ℥ jv: Cor∣tex Esulae ℥ ii ss: Cambogia, Sena, Rhubarb, Hermodacts, Resine of Jallap and Scam∣mony, A. ℥j: extract of black Hellebor, Pouder of Cloves, Nutmegs, Mace, Cin∣namon, Ginger, Coriander seeds, A. ʒ vj: Salt of Tar∣tar, Chymical Oyls, Nutmegs, Cloves, Carrawayes, and An∣niseeds, A. ʒij: Syrup of buck-Thorn berries lb iij: mix and make an Electuary S. A.

It is a good Panchyma∣gogue, rooting out the Drop∣sy, Jaundice and Scurvy: if you add to the Composi∣tum, Colocynthis in powder ℥ iij, (but then it will all of it be extream bitter) or to every dose thereof gr. vij, it will be an Admirable thing against the Pox. It facilitates the Cure of Fistula's (a good Diet being given in the inter∣mediate dayes of purging) heals all old malign Ulcers,

the Itch, Scabs, and other such like evil affects. In all despe∣rate Diseases it is a most commendable Cathartich. Dose à ʒ ss ad ij or more, to be given in the morning fast∣ing.

15. Electuarium Antipe∣stilentiale; An Electuary against the Plague.

℞ Camphir ℥ ss: Cinna∣mon, Cloves, Mace, Nutmegs, Spicknard, Myrrh, contrayer∣va, Virginian Snake root, Ze∣doary, Saffron, Cochenele, Vi∣per pouder, A ℥j: Oyl of Nut∣megs by Expression ℥ij: Opi∣um prepared ℥ ij ss: with Sy∣rup of Nutmegs, or Syrup of Juniper berries made with Honey ℥xxxij: make an E∣lectuary, S.A.

It is a singular good thing for what the Title specifies; as also against all malign Fe∣vers, as Measles, small Pox, spotted Feaver, &c. It streng∣thens the Stomack, revives the Spirits, fortifies the heart, causes rest and ease, and is a singular Sudorifick. Dose á ℈j and ij ℈ or ʒ j: at night going to Bed in a glass of Sack.

16. Laudanum Mynsichti, The Specifick Anodyne of Mynficht.

℞ Thebian Opium prepa∣red ℥ ij: Inspissate Juyce of Poppy flowers ℥ j: Roots of hound's tongue, Mummy, Sto∣rax Calamita, Spanish juice of Liquorice, English Saffron A. ℥ss: the opium let be pre∣pared or extracted with spi∣rit of Vinegar, or Juyce of Gitrons: then dissolve in S.V. which distill off in B.M. with a gentle fire, to the thickness of Honey; to this magma add Extract of the Bezoar stone, Anodyn Sulphur of Vitriol, A. ʒij: Salt of Oriental Peals, Salt of red Coral, A. ʒj: Elks-horns hermetical∣ly calcin'd, bone of a stags∣heart, white Amber prepa∣red, A. ʒss: Ambergrise ℈j: Musk elect ℈ ss: all being exactly mixed and in∣corporated, add the following things, Our Aurum Potabile ʒj ss: Oyls of Camomil, of Oranges, of Cloves, of Worm∣wood, of Nutmegs, of Dill, of Citron peels, of Aniseeds, of Caroways, A ℈ss: mix a∣gain well, and make a mass of Pills.

In stopping the Flux of all Humors and Catarrhs, as al∣so fluxes of Blood, menstrual excretions: in watching and unquietness and want of rest, and in all sorts of Feavers, which cause a resolution of the Forces or strength of the Body: In Frensies, Madness, Melancholy, vomiting, Loath∣ing, in Epilepsia's, Pain of the Heart or Stomach, Hic∣coughs, Cholicks, Weakness of the Ventricle, Gouts in the Hips, Knees, Feet, and in the Stone and Gravel whether in the Reins or Bladder, it is a most stupendious Remedy: For in easing all Pains, tho' the most vehement and acute Divinum est auxilium & quasi ultimum Asylum, It is a divine Help, and as it were the last Refuge or Sanctuary. Dose à gr. ij ad iij, jv, v, or vj, which take at night going to bed, drinking after it a lit∣tle glass of Sack, or other con∣venient Liquor.

17. Electuarium seu Con∣fectio Hamech major, Mesuae, A bitter Arabian Confect purging Melancholy, the greater Composition.

℞ yellow Myrobalans ℥jv: Indian Myrobalans, Chebs, Rhubarb elect, A ℥ ij: Aga, rick, Colocynthis, Polypody, A. ℥ jj, ʒ ij: Sena, Time, Wormwood, A. ʒ j: Vio∣lets, Epithymum, ana ℥ ij: seeds of Annis and Fennel, Madder cleansed, A. ℥ vj: juyce of Fumiterry, lb j: Prunes N^o lx. Raisons sto∣ned ℥ vj: Whey of Goats∣milk, q.s. digest all together in a glass Vessel with a narrow mouth, and close stopt, in a gentle heat for five days; then boil gently 2 or 3 walms, and strain out by expressing. In this straining dissolve white Sugar lbjss: by a warm Infu∣sion, adding also choise Man∣na ℥ij; strain and boil to a just consistency: to this put pulp of Cassia, ℥iiij, pulp of Tamerinds ℥ v: made with a part of the first strain∣ing.) Lastly, strew in by de∣grees (continually stirring with a spatula) these follow∣ing pouders, Scammony made into pouder by it self ℥ j ss: Citrine, Cheb, and Indian Myrobalans, A. ℥ss: Bel∣lirick and Emblick Myroba∣lans, Rhubarb, seeds of Fu∣miterry,

A. ʒiij; Aniseeds, Indian spicknard, ana ʒ ij; make an Electuary according to Art.

It purges all humors, chief∣ly salt flegm, Choler and Melancholy, and roots out most Diseases proceeding from them, as Impetigo, Tet∣tars, Ringworms, Scabs, Le∣prosy, Elephantiasis, eating Cancers: It also cures Quar∣tans, Frensies, Madness, Le∣thargies, the Gout, Scurvy, and all breakings out and defilements of the skin, be∣ing no ways inferiour to that in Our Pharm. Lond. lib. 4. cap. 22. sect. 43. It is profi∣tably given after a Surfeit, and in a notable French Pox. Dose à ʒ iij ad v. or vj. If in very strong bodies. You may dissolve it in Decoctum Epi∣thimi (in Pharm. lib. 4. cap. 14. sect. 2.) and so give it. For the Infusion of the Sim∣ples the quantity of the Whey may be vj quarts, little more or less.

18. Diabalzemer, Ele∣ctuary of Sena.

℞ roots of Cichory, of Bu∣gl••ss, of Polypody of the Oak, of Grass, of Liquorice, bark of Caper roots, A. ℥ ss: Cur∣rans ʒ vj: Maiden-hair, Hemionitis, Ceterach, Dod∣der, Mugwort, Fumitory, Agrimony, Betony, Bawm, Broom flowers, Violets, ana. M.ss. spring-water, q.s. boil and strain: to lb iij add Se∣na ℥ jv: Black Hellebor Gummy Turbeth, A, ℥ j ss: Cloves ʒ ij: Coriander and Daucus seeds A. ʒ i ss: in∣fuse and boil to the consump∣tion of a third part: strain and add white sugar lb i ss: then boil to the thickness of a Syrup, or something bigher, with which mix well ℥ ss of the Infusion of choise Rhubarb in Chalybeat water: and then add in fine pouder the follow∣ing things: Sena ℥ ij; Sassa∣fras ℥ j, Lapis Lazuli pre∣pared, Cinnamon A. ℥ ss; Peony roots, Tamarisk, Epi∣thimum, middle bark of the Ash, ana, ʒ iij; seeds of Ro∣man Gith or Nigellia, Agnus castus, Indian Spicknard, ana ʒij; Rosemary flowers, Ste∣chas, ana, ʒ j, mix and make an Electuary.

The Virtues are the same with the former, but this

works not so violently, and therefore is fitter to be given to weak Constitutions; be∣sides it is not so bitter as the former, for Confect Hamech has Colocynthis in it, which this wants. Particularly this is said to be powerful a∣gainst Obstructions of the Spleen and Hypoconders, to resist Melancholy, and to cure Deliriums, Madness, Fits of the Mother, Falling∣sickness, Eliphantiasis, the French Pox, and the evil co∣lor in Virgins and Widdows. Dose à ʒij. ad iiij. or more, according to age and strength. The Title comes from Albazemer, which is the Arabick word for that admirable Plant Sena.

19. Electuarium ad Lepram, An Electuary a∣gainst the Leprosy.

℞ Conserve of Borrage, and of Elecampane, A ʒvj. Troches of Vipers, (or rather Our Viper pouder) ℥ss. Pearl and Red Coral, both prepa∣red, A. ʒss. with syrup of Coral, q. s. make an E∣lectuary.

Scultetus commends this against the Leprofy of the Greeks, and truly it is a ve∣ry good thing: he gave it (after purging two days with proper things) four hours before Dinner, and three hours before Supper, after the taking of which, the sick drank a draught of clarified Whey, made of Goats Milk. Dose à ʒij. ad iiij. See lib. 3. cap. 4. sect. 36.

20. Electuarium ad Luem, An Electuary against the French Pox.

℞ Sarsaparilla ℥iiij. Sas∣safras, yellow Sanders, A. ℥iij ss. Jallap, Sena, Her∣modacts, A. ℥iij. Gummy Turbeth ℥ij. Cortex Gua∣jaci ℥j. beat all severally into a fine pouder, and searse them diligently through a fine Searce, then put them to∣gether and mix them well; then to this pouder, add its equal weight of pure clarifi∣ed Honey, stirring it for a while, over a very gentle heat; then being cold, put it up Gally pots for use.

Here is to be noted, § 1. That the Sarsaparilla must be only the mealy part of it

which flys up, being beaten in a close Mortar, you will scercely have above two Ounces, out of a pound; the rest may serve for Diet Drinks. § 2. That tho Sena be that of Alexandria, free from filth, and nothing but leaves. § 3. That the pro∣portion of each Ingredient be weighed out, after it is re∣duced into pouder, and not while they are in their gross bodies. § 4. That if after∣wards it be beaten in a Mor∣tar for four or five hours, it will be so much the better, and more perfectly mixed. § 5. It prevails against the French. Pox, virulent Go∣norrhaea, Cankers, and all other Venereal symptoms. § 6. The Dose is about half an Ounce, dissolved in a little warm Posset-drink, and drinking after it, either warm Posset-drink, or some good Broth, but not eating till two or three hours after the working is over. § 7. In giving of it, begin with two or three Doses of Au∣rum Vitae, intermitting one day between: the next day after, take a Dose of this Electuary: the following day repeat the AurumVitae; then after that take this E∣lectuary; then again take the Aurum Vitae, after that continue the taking of this Electuary, for ten or twelve days: then take again the Aurum Vitae, and after that again for six or seven days more, take this Electuary. § 8. It cures also Rheuma∣tisms and Aches in the Legs, or in any part of the Body, being continued for a while as aforesaid.

21. Electuarium Hyste∣ricum Magistrale Nostrum, Our Magisteral Electuary for the Womb.

℞ Extracts of Cochinele, and of Saffron, A. ℥iiij. Dia∣satyrian Nicholai, Juyce of Alkermes, A. ℥viij. Extract of Virginian Snake-root and of Contra Yerva, A. ℥iij. Musk, Ambergrise, A. ℥ijss. mix them well.

It cures Fits of the Mo∣ther so absolutely as that they never return any more, being taken for a certain time, morning and evening, and also given in the time of

the Paroxism. It also re∣sists poyson powerfully, and cures the Plague or Pesti∣lence, if timely given. It cures a Consumption, and is good against all sainting and swooning Fits, and other pas∣sions of the Heart. It strengthens the Head, Brain, Nerves and Heart, and re∣creates all the Spirits, Na∣tural, Vital and Animal.

22. Electuarium Hydra∣gogum Renodaei, An Electu∣ary purging watery Hu∣mors.

℞ our blew Flower-de∣luce Roots, roots of Dwarf-Elder, of Grass, Barks of Ca∣per Roots, Asarabacca, Ca∣raways, A. ʒ vj. Burnet, Golden Maiden-hair, Agri∣mony, Spleenwort, Mug∣wort, A. M. j. Peach flow∣ers, M. ss. boyl all in fair water, q. s. strain, and add thereto, Sena ℥ij. Daucus seeds ʒij. infuse, boyl a little, and strain again: to every pound of this straining, add juyce of Damask Roses lb ss. clarified juyce of blew Flower-de-Ince Roots ℥x. white sugar lb ss. clarified Honey ℥ij. boyl them into a syrup, and add thereto Calabrian Manna, Mechoacan in pou∣der, A. ℥ j. gummy Turbith, Esula, both in subtil pouder, A. ℥j ss. grains of Dwarf-Elder, seeds of the Sea Col∣wort, A. ℥ ss. Cinnamon ʒij. Ginger, Acorus, Calamus Aromaticus, A. ʒj. mix, and make an Electuary.

This is an approved Re∣medy against all watery Humors, in any part of the Body, and to cure all sorts of Dropsies, after a wonderful manner. It opens all Ob∣structions whatsoever, chiefly of the Liver, Spleen and Mesentery, strengthens the Viscera, and amends their temperaments: some hun∣dreds have been cured of Dropsies, by this alone Me∣dicament.

23. Electuarium Pecto∣ralis Mynsichti, Pectoral Electuary of Mynsicht.

℞ species Diasulphuris Mynsichti ℥ij ss. Diarrhodon Abbatis ℥j ss. Pectoral sy∣rup of Mynsicht lbj. Con∣serve of red Roses, tinged with Our Elixir of Sulphur

lbij. Oyl of Cinnamon ʒj. mix. for an Electuary.

It is a most delectable Medicament, in tast, sight, and smell. It cures Asth∣ma's, Dispnaea, Orthopnaea's, Phthisicks, Hecticks and o∣ther ordinary affects of the Thorax, as Coughs, Hoars∣ness, Ulcers of the Brest, Stomach and Throat, and that without failing. It is to be daily taken, often, and a little at a time, and to be dissolved in the mouth, and swallowed down leisurely; for being swiftly swallowed, it comes not to the part af∣fected, but goes into the Stomach. Dose every other hour, the quantity of a H••zle Nut or Nutmeg, plus minusve pro affectum varietate.

24. Electuarium Rosa∣rum Mynsichti, The Electu∣ary of Roses.

℞ Conserve of red Roses vitriolated lbj ss. Rob of Barberries, Rob of English Currans, A. lbj. syrups of the juyce of Curons, of the juyce of unripe Grapes, Oxy∣succharum, A. lb ss. Pulp of Citrons candited, conserve of Citron Peels, Species Di∣arrhodon abatis, sprinkled with spirit of Vitriol, A. ℥v. Niter prepared. ʒxiij. mix, and with a little Cinnamon water, make an Electuary.

It cools and moistens in the heat of Feavers, alayes Thirst, and takes away all preternatural heats whatso∣ever to a wonder: It strengthens the Stomach, stops Vomiting, prevails in the Cholerick passion, in the Dysentery, and cures conta∣gious Diseases. It comforts the more noble Members wonderfully, as the Heart, Stomach, Liver, Spleen, Reins, alique viscera; it opens their Obstructions, and pre∣serves them from putrefacti∣on: It stops bleeding at Nose, represses the vomiting of Choler, and cures the Small Pox. Dose à ʒj. ad ij. or ℥ ss. several times in a day.

25. Electuarium stypti∣cum Mynsichti, The ityp∣tick Electuary.

℞ Tincture of Crocus Martis, of Coral, all dryed, A. ℥j. Tormentil, Zedoary,

Gum Arabick, Cloves, Gin∣ger, Nutmegs toasted, A. ʒvj. sealed Earth, white Amber prepared, Calamus Aroma∣ticus, Galangal the less, Car∣damoms both sorts, biting Cinnamon, Ana ℥ss. shells of River Crabs, boyled in Vine∣gar, seeds of Blood-wort, of Plantane, of black Pepper, yellow of Orange Peels, A. ʒiij. flowers of red Sage, of Burnet of Spearmint, A. ʒij. Bulls Pizle, Coriander seeds, Acacia, A. ʒjss. Cy∣press Nuts, Ashes of Frogs, Talk calcined, A. ʒj. all being in fine pouder, mix, and with Gelly of Quinces, make an Electuary; to which add Oleum Carminativum ʒiij. See its Preparation in our Pharm. Lond. lib. 4. cap. 3. sect. 45.

It stops all Fluxes of the Bowels, as Dyarrhaea, Dy∣senteria, Lienteria, Hepa∣tick Flux, &c. and fluxes of blood by the Nose or other parts, overflowing of the Terms, &c. It comforts the Bowels and inward Mem∣bers, and powerfully resists all kinds of Lassitudes and Weaknesses wheresoever: Dose à ʒj. ad ℥ss. in Mala∣go, or other generous Wine, in a morning fasting.

26. Theriaca Febrilis Mynsichti, A Treacle a∣gainst Feavers.

℞ species febrifuga Myn∣sichti ℥iij. Conserves of Pon∣tick Wormwood, of Carduus Ben. of Flowers of Centaury the less, A. ℥ij. Venice Trea∣cle ℥jss. Harts-horn calcined (without fire) Antimony Di∣aphoretick, white Ginger, A. ʒiij. species Diamoschi dulci diambrae, A. ʒjss. Camphir (dissolved in spirit of Angeli∣ca) ʒss. mix, and with Rob of Elder-berries make an Electuary.

It cures almost all sorts of Feavers, in the Plague it self, it is one of the most powerful Antidotes, and so in all malign and contagious Diseases, as Measles, Small Pox, Spotted Feaver, &c. Dose à ʒj. ad ij. in Aqua Febrifuga, or Waters of Carduus Ben. of Scabious, or of Marigolds: let the sick be in Bed, and the Medicine be given two hours before the accession of the fit; then

being well covered, let them lye and Sweat: by this means many Feavers have been immediately profligated and overcome.

27. Electuarium Stoma∣chicum Mynsichti, A Sto∣mach Electuary.

℞ sweet Almonds ℥viij: Calamus Aromaticus, Gin∣ger, grains of Paradice, A. ℥j: Spearmint, Zedoary, Juniper-berries, roots of Burnet, A. ʒvj: water A∣corus, Avens, Tormentil, Elecampane, A. ʒiiij: Ga∣langal the less, Mastich, Cloves, Mace, Nutmegs, Cinnamon, long Pepper seeds of Bishops weed, A. ʒij: all being in a fine pouder, mix, and with, white Sugar q. s. dissolved into a thick syrup, in any stomach water, make an Electuary, to which add so much of Mynsichts Elixer of Vitriol, as to give it a tast.

It warms the stomach, and mightily strengthens it, correcting its humidity and weakness: It strengthens the Concoction, and raises up the depressed Appetite; it comforts the inferior Ven∣tricle, as also the instru∣ments of nutrition, and in∣deed resists all Diseases pro∣ceeding from cold and moi∣sture, though properly it was designed to dry up the humidities of the Stomach, and to strenghen and con∣firm it. Dose morning, noon and night, the quantity of a Nutmeg, drinking after it three or four spoonfuls of Canary or stomach water.

28. Electuarium Dysen∣tericum Mynsichti, An E∣lectuary against the Bloody Flux.

℞ Conserve of Corn-Poppy flowers, old Conserve of Roses, A. ℥iij. Confectio O∣piata sen Narcotica Myn∣sichti ℥ij. New Venice Trea∣cle, Tincture of red Coral, Blood-stone, Essence of Cro∣cus Martis, A. ʒij: Tro∣ches of Amber, of sealed Earth, of Spodium, A. ʒj: Oyl of Nutmegs and of Cloves, A. ℈j: mix, and with a Lo∣hoch seu Diacodion Croca∣tum (which see cap. 18. sect. 5. of this Book) a suffi∣cient

quantity, make an E∣lectuary.

It was invented to stop all Fluxes (though chiefly the Bloody-Flux) and ease all pains of the Bowels, which it does most effectually: it stops also all Fluxes of Blood, as at Nose, spitting of Blood, the Mesentery, Flux of the Hemorrhoids, it astringes, causes sleep and rest, and is a specisick to heal Ulcers of the Lungs and Bladder. Dose à ʒj. ad ʒij. or something more, going to Bed at Night, or in the morning sasting, in some proper stomach Vehicle.

29. Electuarium Cathar∣ticum Caryophyllatum Myn∣sichti, Cathartick Electuary cloved.

℞ Conserve of Clove∣gills flowers Vitriolated ℥vij: white and gummy Turbith ℥ij: Scammony Rosata ʒx: Cloves ℥j: Crystals of Tar∣tar ʒvj: biting Cinnamon, Mace, ana ʒjss: Oyl of Orange peels ℈j: mix, and with syrup of Citron Peels moschated, make an Electu∣ary.

It Purges away all cold, moist, viscous, pituitous and putrid humors from all parts of the Body, chiefly from the Head, Brain, Brest, Sto∣mach, Joynts, Bowels, Guts, and other principal Mem∣bers, and such as belong to the Instruments of nutrition: It copiously carries off the morbifick matter of Feavers, and that sharp humors which causes those excrucia∣ting pains in the Cholick, and other Diseases of the Belly and Womb. It cleanses the Stomach, and takes away loathing and vomiting. Dose à ʒjss: ad ij: or iij: more or less, according to age or strength. Here is to be no∣ted, that if you take away the Conserve of Clove-Gil∣liflowers Vitriolated ℥ vij: and put in place thereof Conserve of red Roses vitri∣olated ℥vij, or Conserve of Violets vitriolated ℥vij: &c. 'twill then be Electuarium Ca∣tharticum Rosatum, Electu∣arium Violatum, &c. Also in place of the same, you may put Confectio Alker∣mes vitriolated ℥vij: or green Ginger of China can∣dited

℥ vij: or Conserve of Rosemary flowers ℥vij: so it may bear a disserent Name.

30. Electuarium Terebin∣noe Laxativum Mynsichti, Loosning Electuary of Tur∣pentine.

℞ Turpentine washed in Rosewater ʒij; Tartar Vi∣triolated ʒ ss; Salt of white Amber, Rhubarb, ana, ℈ ss: with sugar and pouder of Li∣quorice make a Bolus. But if you add to the former thing Niter prepared, Scammony A. ℈ss; then you may call it Elect. Terebinthinae pur∣gans.

The first only gently moves the Belly, and keep it soluble: the latter purges well, and has the Virtues of Catharti∣cum Caryophillatum just be∣fore going.

31. Electuarium Cathar∣ticum Cholagogum Mynsich∣ti, An Electuary purging Choler.

℞ Juyce of Roses expressed, white Sugar A. ℥ viij: spe∣cies Diarrhodon Abbatis vi∣triolated ʒ jx; Rosin of Scammony ℥j; spodium ʒ jss; Gallia Moschata, ℈j; boyl the juyce and sugar to a just consistency, then add the spe∣cies, and make an Electuary.

It purges all hot and bili∣ous humours in every Dis∣ease, and from all parts, and that without Pain. Dose à ʒij ad ʒiii.

32. Electuarium cathar∣ticum Vitae Mynsichti; The purging Electuary of Life.

℞ Venice Treacle ℥ iij; spe∣cies Diaesulae nostrae ℥ j ss; Mercurius Vitae ʒ j; mix, and with Mynsicht's pectoral Syrrup make an Electuary S.A.

It prevails against all man∣ner of Feavers, the Plague, all Diseases of the Head pro∣ceeding from cold and moi∣sture; the French Pox, Le∣prosy, Cacochymia, Dropsy, stinking Ulcers; it is a most powerful Remedy, and a great Secret in the cure of Quar∣tans, because it leaves no im∣purity behind in the whole humane Body. Dose à ʒ j ad ʒ j ss or ij, if very strong: It is not to be given before Breakfast but presently after.

33. Electuarium cathar∣ticum passulatum Mynsichti; Purging Electuary of Rai∣sins.

℞ Confectio Passulata, or Rob of Raisins of the Sun ℥ij; Gummy Jallap in fine pouder ℥ j; oyl of Aniseeds ℈ j: mix and with syrup of Cinnamon make an Electuary.

It purges Choler flegm and watery humors powerfully from all parts of the Body, it expels Wind, opens Obstru∣ctions, purifies the Blood, ea∣ses pains of the Joints, Bow els and Reins; is profitable in Asthma's, old Coughs, and the Lues Venerea: Dose â ʒ ij ad iij.

34. Electuarium cathar∣ticum Peruvianum Mynsich∣ti, A purging Electuary of Cambogia.

℞ Electuary Diacori ℥ vj: Extract of Gum de Peru, ℥j: species Diarrhodon Abbatis ℥ ss: Extract of the Grains of Chermes ʒ iii: Gallia Mos∣chata vera ʒ ss: Oyl of Mace ℈ j: and with a little Syrup of Citron Peels make an Ele∣ctuary.

It prevails against the most powerful and contumacious Diseases proceeding from a serous or watery humor; it takes away water collected in the Capacity of the Abdo∣men; as also pituitous, thick, and crude Humors from the most remote parts, for all which purposes tis most pow∣erful; for which cause it is profitable in Gouts and other Joynt Diseases proceeding from a cold and moist cause; it cures the Dropsys, Ascites and Anasarca: Dose à ʒ ij ad ʒ iij.