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The Chapter of the Catarrh continued.* 1.1

LXXIX. Remedies for a Catarrh, out of the Epistles collected by Scholzius.

1. Crato in an Epistle to Jordan. If the Ca∣tarrh be thin, you must consult the general Me∣thod of Cure. If the matter of the Catarrh be mixt, the Curative Indications are to be mixt. However where the matter is thin, or may in∣danger Suffocation, nothing is more profitable than Pilulae de Cynoglessa, a scruple to be taken at a time at going to bed made into nine Pills: In a Salt Catarrh, a Bolus is profitable made of the Pouder Diatragacanthum with Syrup of Poppies. If the matter of the Catarrh is mixt, Diacodium is the most profitable Medicament: and Pauls Betony given in gross Pouder. Schol∣Zij, Epist. Med. 155.

2. Crato to the same Man. If a thin Catarrh begins to grow thick, give Oxymel Compound, one ounce in Decoction of Foenugreek, or in Broth: It will cleanse the Breast by Spitting forth, and may also gently move the Bowels: Then give the Syrup of Carduus with Extract of Calamus Aromaticus to comfort the Stomach. If he begins to expectorate, give constantly a De∣coction of Calamus Aromaticus sweetned with Sugar or Honey. Or, a Decoction of Faenu∣greek with Figs, and such like. Scholzij, Epist. Medic. 156.

LXXX. A Catarrh falling on the Breast and Stomach.

1. A certain Gentleman towards Evenings was afflicted with a Catarrh on his Breast and Stomach, in so much, That his Speech was lost, and his Heart and Breast was so over-charged, that his Life was much doubted.

2. At first, I ordered, that his Stomach and Brain should be gently Purged, and afterwards to use the following things.

3. Take Pil. Aloephanginae, Cochiae of each 2 scru∣ples: Extractum Arthritis, one scruple: Mechoa∣can compounded, a scruple and half: Oyl of Annis, 4 drops: a little of the Apoplectick Balsam: make little Pills: Let them be used three Mornings at two or three a Clock in the Morning, taking one Dose, and Sleep one hour afterwards, and then Rise and take some spoonfuls of warm Drink; but he must be sure to fast three or four hours.

4. Let him also repeat them once a Week, when done, he must take Morning and Evening a Spoonful of the following Water: Take of the Apoplectick water, one ounce and half: Black-cherries, six drams: Our Asthmatick, two oun∣ces: mix them, and so take thereof.

5. And for the anointing of the Temples, Nape and Nostrils, the Air being Intemperate, Take the Oyls of Nutmegs, two scruples and half: of Amber, four drops: of Rue, three drops: of Marjoram, of Rosemay-flowers, of Oranges, of each two drops: of Cloves, one drop: Ʋnguen∣tum Pomatum, two scruples: mix them and make an Oyntment. By the use of all which he was a∣gain restored to his Health. Grulingius, Cent. 1. Cur. 7.

LXXXI. A Catarrh of many years stand∣ing.

1. A Married Woman being afflicted for many years with a vehement Distillation, was recovered by the use of the following Medi∣cines.

2. Take the leaves of Betony, Rosemary, Sage, Bawm, of each one dram and half: Harts-tongue, Borage, of each one dram: the Roots of Peony, two drams and half: Orrice-flowers, Ca∣pers, of each three drams: Cloves, Bryony, Her∣modacts, of each two drams: dryed Citrons Ker∣nels hulled, one dram and half: Agarick, one dram and half: Mechoacan, one dram: the leaves of Sena, six drams: Nutmegs, Ginger, the seeds of Fennel, one dram and half: cut and bruise them, and boyl them in two pints and a half of Wine.

3. Take the Powders of Fennel seeds, Anise, Coriander prepared, of each one dram and half: Rue, two scruples and half: the flowers of Sage, Rosmary, Thyme, of each half a dram: choice Cinnamon, Mace Cardamoms of each one dram: the Roots of Florentine Orrice, half a dram: Peony, two drams: Cubebs, one dram and half:

red Roses, one scruple: white Sugar, one ounce: make a Cephaliek and Stomatick Powder, which is to be taken to the bigness of a Chest-nut, ei∣ther by it self, or in Wine.

4. Hereafter follows a Pouder to Check the Distillation: Take white Amber, Frankincense, of each two drams: Mastich, Gum Juniper, of each one dram: Storax Calamita, one dram: the Barks of Frankincense, Wood of Aloes, Lab∣danum, Benjamin, red Roses, Juniper-Wood rasped, of each one scruple: make a gross Pow∣der.

5. Take the flowers of red Roses, Betony, of each one handful: Gum Sandarach, Mastich, the seeds of Myrtles, of each two drams: Mace, half a dram: Amber, Frankincense, dried Ci∣trons hull'd, of each one scruple: make a Cucu∣pha, according to Art.

6. And for resolving and carrying away the matter of the Catarrh, and strengthening the Head, take the following things, viz. Species Diambrae, Dianthos, Aromaticum Rosatum, Diarrhodon Abbatis: Species Diamargari∣ton frigidum, of each one scruple: Conserve of Rosemary, two scruples: of Citron-peels can∣died, two drams: Nutmeg candied, a dram and half: white Sugar dissolved in Lilly-Con∣vally-Water, three ounces: Oyls of Fennel, of Rosmary, of each two drops: Oyl of Nutmeg, half a scruple: Oyl of Cinnamon, one drop: make Morsels, according to Art: weighing one dram and half: Take one of them at once Morning and Evening. Grulingius, Cent. 1. Curatio 15.

LXXXII. A Catarrh from the Head, with a Cough and difficulty of Breathing, accompanied with the Head ach.

1. A Reverend Gentleman was afflicted with a most grievous pain of the Head, and a vehe∣ment distillation from the Brain, which did not only excite a Cough and difficulty of Breathing, but did bring also a loss of Appetite.

2. About Mid-night he was forced to sit up in Bed, that he might eject the Rhume from the Vessels of the Pipes.

3. The Flegm coming to the Orifice of the Ventricle was mix'd with Salt, which excited the Cough: I ordered first the Head to be Purged with Wine, wherein these following things are to be Infused: Take Agarick, one dram and half: Sena leaves, six drams: the leaves of Rosmary, Hyssop, Hoarhound, Borage, of each one dram: the roots of Succory, six drams: Liquorice rasped, two drams: Polypody of the Oak, half an ounce: Raisons of the Sun, three drams: the seeds of Fennel, of Annise, of each two drams and half: they being cut and bruised, pour upon them a Pint and half of Wine, and let him drink a draught thereof in the Morning.

4. Secondly, Let him use these Pills: Take Pilulae Cochiae, Pilulae Aureae, and Pills of Aga∣rick, of each six grains: Extract of Hermodacts, eight grains: Extract of Mechoacan, three grains: of Allhandal, one grain: Fennel-wa∣ter, a sufficient quantity: make seven Pills ad∣ding Oyl of Fennel, one drop: of sweet Marjo∣ram, two drops: these Pills work gently.

5. Now for the expectorating, i••ciding, and consuming of the Flegm: Take Oxymel of squils, one ounce and half: Honey of Squils, two ounces: syrup of Hyssop, syrup of Liquorice, of each one ounce: spirit of Anise, half an ounce: Oyl of Sugar, six drams: Balsam of Sulphur, one scruple: Oyl of Annise, six drops: Species Dia∣tragacanthon frigidum, one dram: Cinnamon-water, two drams: mix them. Let him take twice half a Spoonful Morning and Evening and also about Mid-night.

6. I prescribed also Masticatories: Take Mastich, three ounces: Cubebs, one dram: Nut∣megs, Mace, the roots of Pyrethrum, Marjoram, of each one scruple: let them be pulverised, and make with Honey, and a little Wax, Masticato∣ries, Chew it in the Morning to Cause Spit∣ting.

7. And for strengthning and drying the Head, let this Lixivium be made use of: Take the leaves of Betony, Origanum, Thyme, Hyssop, Sage, Penny-royal, of each one handful: Spick∣nard, Lavender, Calamint, of each half an handful: the Leaves of the Bay-tree, one dram: Agarick, one dram and half: red Ro∣ses, one handful: Citron-peels, Orange-peels, of each two drams: the seeds of Annise

and Fennel, of each half an ounce: Coriander, three drams: Juniper-berries, two drams: Ca∣momil-flowers, one handful and half: cut them and bruise, and to wash the Head take two hand∣fuls: boyling them in the Lye, adding at the end of the boyling a little Wine.

8. Let the Head be washed in the Morning and gently drying it with a soft Cloth held over a Fume proceeding from this Pouder cast on fresh Coals: Take Frankincense, Mastich, Storax Cala∣mitis, red Roses, of each one dram: Benjamin, one scruple: the Raspings, of Juniper-Wood, half a dram: red Sanders, three scruples: make a sub∣tle Powder.

9. A Lotion for the Feet for the same Inten∣tion, which is to be thus made: Take of Sage, O∣riganum, Marjoram, Penny-royal, Thyme, Ca∣momil-flowers, of each one handful and a half: Bay-berries, three drams: Juniper-berries, two drams: salt, one dram and half: boyl them in a Lye, and about going to Bed wash the Feet there∣with.

10. There are Medicinal Wines a draught whereof is to be taken at Eating: Take Roots of Florentine Orrice, three drams: Elecampane, six drams: Liquorice, three drams and half: the leaves of Sage, Marjoram, of each one dram and half: seeds of Fennel, Annise, of each two drams: the Fruit of the Crab-tree, one ounce and half: flowers of Borrage, one dram: the Wood of Sassafras, one ounce: let them be cut and bruised, for two quarts of Wine, after digestion pour off the clear by degrees.

11. As to Diet, let the Air be cold and moist, let his Food be easy of Digestion, Broths and Gellies of Flesh: Emulsions and things made of Almonds, Chickens, Pullets, Veal, Rear eggs, dry∣ed Apples, Barley and Oat-Broths; of Fishes; the Trout, Pike, Gudgeon: let his drink be clear not thick and Muddy and not very old: after meals he may eat preserved, or Candied Quin∣ces or Conserves of Roses or Confects of Cori∣ander-seed. Grulingius, Cent. Obser: 16.

LXXXIII. A Catarrh from the Head upon the Brest and Lungs.

1. A Certain Noble Person, having Com∣plain'd of this Malady, and being apprehensive of the danger he was in of Suffocation, askt my Advice, which was as followeth, having pre∣scribed him a good Diet.

2. Take Crystals of Tartar, and Tartar Vi∣triolated, of each half a scruple: syrup of Vio∣lets and of Betony, of each half an ounce: the Water of Sage, one ounce: make a potion and drink it warm all at once, when you go to bed.

3. Take Pils of Agarick, Pil. Cochiae, Pills of Mastich, of each half a scruple: Extract of Hermodacts, five grains: Alhandal, one grain: Mechoacan, three grains: oyl of Fennel, three drops: with Fennel water make Pills number 9, and take them after Midnight.

4. Take syrup of Liquorice, two ounces and half: Hyssop, one ounce and half: Poppy, half an ounce: Oxymel simple, three drams: species Diatragacanthon frigidum, Diaireos simplex, of each half a dram: Oyls of Anise, Fennel, Mar∣joram, of each two drops: Conserve of Rose∣mary-flowers, three drams: mix them for to lick of.

5. Take the Pouder for a fumigation against a Catarrh, two drams: let a Cloath be suffumi∣gated, and therewith rub the Neck and Breast, afterwards let a linnen well fumed with the same be put upon the Head.

6. This Pouder of fumigation against Ca∣tarrhs is as follows: Take Amber, Juniper, gum, of each two drams: seeds of Peony, Frankin∣cense, Mastich, the Cypress nut, yellow San∣ders, red Roses, the wood of Juniper of each one dram: make a gross pouder. Ex Grulingii, Cent. 1. Obser. 21.

LXXXIV. A Catarrh falling down on the Lungs from the Head.

1. A certain Lady of honour being sadly afflicted with a Cough proceeding from a Ca∣tarrh which fell upon the Lungs, I ordered her to take first every Morning a spoonfull or two of the oyl of sweet Almonds in a little warm drink; or, secondly, in the place of this two spoonfuls of our Asthmatick water; Thirdly, let there be taken somtimes a little of the sy∣rup

of Jujubes; or fourthly, use the folowing Morsels.

2. Take species diatragacanthon frigidum, diaireos simplex, of each four scruples: the flower of sulphur, a scruple: Citron-peels can∣died and cut very small, six drams: white su∣gar dissolv'd in Pauls Betony-water, four ounces: make morsels, to which add four drops of the Oyl of Citrons.

3. Fifthly, but if any danger threatens from thinness and saltness, use the following Rouls: Take of the seeds of white Poppy, three drams and half: the water of Colts foot, one ounce: of Pauls Betony, of Roses, of each half an ounce: make an Emulsion: in which dissolve three oun∣ces and half of white sugar, to which add species Diatragacanthon frigidum, one dram: and make Rouls according to Art.

4. By these he began to grow somewhat bet∣ter; but fearing a Relapse, he desir'd me to give him somewhat that might purge the Body, comfort and strengthen the Bowels as a Nodul put in wine, a draught whereof he may take at dinner and supper.

5. Take Mechoacan, ten drams: yellow Sanders, four scruples: Roots of Bryony, half an ounce: Nutmegs, two drams: leaves of Se∣na, half an ounce: white sugar Candy, two drams: oyl of Cinnamon, one dram: Grains of Chermes, two scruples: Citron-peels dried, one dram and half: mix and make a Nodul.

6. Secondly, he may use Morsels, one where∣of is to be taken at once, Morning and Even¦ing: Take the salt of Coral, one dram and half: Pearls prepared, half a dram: Citron-peels can∣died, one ounce: Conserve of Rosemary flow∣ers, two drams: white sugar dissolved in the waters of Cinamon and Roses, four ounces and half: oyls of Citrons, seven drops: of Annis, three drops: of Nutmeg expressed, Confectio Al∣kermes, of each one scruple: make Morsels ac∣cording to Art, and guild them.

7. Thirdly, let the following plaister be ap∣plied to the Region of the Bowels: Take pou∣der of Nutmegs, one dram and half: Amber, one dram: Mastich, two drams: roots of Bistort, Frankincense, Pomegranate peels, Myrrh, red Roses, of each two scruples: Blood-stone, red Sanders, of each half a dram: Plaister of a Crust of Bread, of each three drams, oyl of Quince, of Turpentine, ship-Pich and Wax, of each a sufficient quantity, make a Plaster quadrangular-wise, which spread on red silk.

8. Fourthly, the person may use the fol∣lowing water in the place of Morsels to the quantity of one spoonful: Take Aqua Vitae, 3 ounces: Cinnamon Water, one ounce: mix them and therein dissolve Confectio Alkermes, one scruple: the salt of Coral, one dram: Work it well, and then filter it through brown Papper: and by these Medicaments the person Recover∣ed. Ex Grulingij, Cent. 1. Observe. 22.

LXXXV. A Catarrh falling from the Head upon the Jawes, accompaned with a difficulty of Swallowing by reason of some internal Tu∣mor.

1. A Gentleman of a flegmatick Constituti∣on, having a Cold moist Brain, it being a very wet and rainy Winter, was miserably afflicted with a Catarrh which fell upon the Head to the Jaws and Pallate, where there was bread such a Tumor, that the person was in danger of Suf∣focation.

2. The following Remedies were prescribed to be taken: Take the plaister of Melilot, Bar∣ly-meal Lint-seed, of each two drams Faenu∣greck, one dram and half: one yolk of an Egg: flowers of Camomil, two drams: oyls of Cha∣momil, of Violets, and Wax, of each half an ounce: make a Plaster and apply it warm to the Neck.

3. Take oyl of sweet Almonds, Camomil, of of each one ounce: Oyntment of Marshmallows, one ounce and half: oyl of Anise, eight drops; make an Oyntment: wherewith the Neck may be anointed before the application of the Pla∣ster.

4. Make a Mucilage of the seeds of fleawort, with Rose-water, one ounce and half: the seeds of Quinces, three drams: the syrup of Liquorice, and of Violets, of each half an ounce: syrup of Mulberries, two drams: honey of Roses, half an ounce: Oyl of sweet Almonds two drams: Oyl of Anise, three drops: white sugar Candy, two drams: Sal Prunellae, one scruple: Self-heal

water half an ounce: mix them, and let him lick now and then thereof.

5. Now for stopping the Defluxion and for strengthening of the Head, he may take Ma∣stich, Mace, Citron-peels, Camomil flowers, of each two drams: Gum of Juniper, Frankincense, Cloves; Rose-water macerated and exsiccated, of each one dram: red Roses, Myrtles, Amber, of each half a dram: let them be pulverised, and being put between two silks, make a Cap for the Head. Ex Grulingij, Cent, 1. Observ. 24.

LXXXVI. A Catarrh Cured with the use of Tobacco.

1. A certain great Man was subject to a Chro∣nick Catarrh which was taken away with pou∣der of Tobacco snuffed or drawn up the Nostrils, and a decoction of Sassafras, for his Drink, after other things had been used in vain.

2. The preparation: Take Tobacco leaves, one dram and half: Marjoram, one scruple: Musk, one grain: make a fine pouder, to which add a few drops of Oyl of Anniseeds. Thoneri. lib. 2. Observ. 2.

LXXXVII. Of the mighty power of Tobac∣co, observed in Curing Catarrhs.

1. There is no Plant in the World for its many excellent Virtues in removing all kinds of diseases, both internal and external, that deserves such an Elogy as Tobacco; especially in Catarrhs and Rhumes, the fume and pow∣der thereof being exhibited; its Fume satis∣fies the Appetite and removes hunger; by the virtue of this Plant persons have fasted three or four dayes without any discernable hurt.

2. It is fit then to enquire into the Cause of such a strange Effect, seeing it appears some∣what disagreable to reason, that any alliment should be conveyed to the Stomach from its fume.

3. Nicholas Monardus, a Spaniard tells you, the Indians somtimes wandering in the desert places, and wanting food, have deceived their craving appetites by Chewing the bigness of a large Pea of Tobacco, and have continued a Journey of four dayes without Meat or Drink, and yet without any sense of hunger and thirst, and ascribes the Cause of this to a watery kind of flegm drawn from the Head, by the Opera∣tion of Tobacco, which being swallowed, serves instead of Nourishment.

4. But a more occult Cause may be assign'd than this, viz. a certain 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 or stupefactive quality, making an impression up∣on the mouth of the Stomach; which inables the person to abstain from Meat and Drink till its Energy is spent, and then the Appetite re∣turns.

5. The root thereof mix'd with the Conserves of Roses and Violets, has been given to extin∣guish Thirst; and it is not unlikely it can produce this effect; For there are little Nerves belong∣ing to the Jaws which reach the mouth of the Stomach, which being stupifyed there re∣mains no sense of Appetite: Thoneri, lib. 2. Observ. 3.

LXXXVIII. A Catarrh from pituitous Hu∣mours.

1. A certain Gentleman being subject to shortness of Breath and a Catarrh; I ordered him the taking of Cephalick Pills: Take Pil. Aureae, Cochiae sine quibus, of each one scruple: Extract of Carthamus, half a scruple: with Betony-water, make Pills number 27.

2. And for strengthening of the Brain, the following Medicines were prescribed him: Take species Diambrae, Diamoschi dulcis: Plires-arconticon with Musk, of each two scruples: Confectio Alkermes, half a dram: the Chymical Oyl of Nutmegs, six drops: and sugar dissolv'd in water of Bay leaves, and black Cherry-water, four ounces: make Rowls. Thoneri, lib. 2. Observ. 4.

LXXXIX. A Catarrh proceeding from Wheyish Humors.

1. A Gentleman afflicted with a distillation & pain of the Head, had prescribed to him by me Cephalick pills, for carying off the wheyish Hu∣mours: Take Pil. sine quibus, two scruples: Pil. Aureae, one scruple: Extract of Cartha∣mus,

half a scruple: with Betony-water make Pills, numb. 27.

2. For Comforting the Brain: Take species diambrae, Diamosci dulcis, the wood of Aloes, of each two scruples: the Chymical Oyls of Amber rectifyed, four drops: of Mace, three drops: sugar dissolved in Rose-water and Sage-water, four ounces: make Rowls. Thoneri, lib. 2. Observ. 5.

XC. A Catarrh Ideopathick.

1. A Gentleman having a Catarrh, I prae∣scribed him the following Medicines: Take Pil. Cochiae, two scruple: sine quibus, one scruple: Extractum Tabellarum, half a scruple: with Betony-water, make pills 27.

2. And for Comforting the Brain: Take species diambrae Diamoschi dulcis, of each one dram: Juyce of Alkermes prepared, one scru∣ple: Extract of Lignum Aloes; twelve grains: Chymical Oyl of Nutmegs, four drops: sugar dissolved in Rose-water and water of Bay leaves, four ounces: make Rowls or Tablets.

3. To prepare the Extractum tabellarum be∣fore mentioned: Take Conserves of the flowers of Borage, Bugloss and Violets, Citrons-peels candied, of each half an ounce: species Diatra∣gacanthon frigidum, half an ounce: Ginger, two drams: Turbith, two ounces: Sena, two oun∣ces and half: Scammony, one ounce and half: with spirit of Wine make an Extract according to Art. Thoneri, lib. 2. Observ 6.

XCI. A Salt Catarrh.

1. A Gentleman of a Sanguine complexion, red Face, and Corpulent withall, was afflicted from the Birth with a Chronical salt distillation accompaned with a Cough, which proceeded from the too hot Constitution of his Liver.

2. I proposed the decoction of the Roots of China (least as it was feared the substance of the Lungs being Eaten with the sharpness or accri∣mony of the humour, there should follow a Consumption, which he took, and grew well there∣upon. Thoneri, lib. 2. Observ. 7.

XCII. A Catarrh thin and salt, with a Cough and difficulty of Breathing.

1. A noble person of 60. years of Age keep∣ing his bed by reason of the above mentioned diseases, did first try the Skill of another Phy∣sician, who among many other things praescrib∣ed him for a drink the decoction of Lignum Sas∣safras, which was so far from doing him any good, that it did rather hurt him, the Disease be∣ing thereby irritated.

2. But that being Rejected, a decoction of China was prescribed him by me: and as for Pills, these following were ordered.

3. Take Crato's Pill of Amber, two scruples: Pil. sine quibus, one scruple: with Betony-water, make 21 Pills: and he being gently purged, there was exhibited at Evening these follow∣ing.

4. Take old Conserves of Roses, three drams: fine Bole prepared, two drams and half:

5. And for moderating the defluxion and a∣bateing the saltness, he did often take one spoon∣full of the syrup of Myrtles and Corals, of each two ounces: after Meat he took the following Tragea with the Crust of White Bread toasted and dipt in Wine.

6. Take the seeds of Coriander prepared, six drams: red Corall prepared, two scruples: Pearls prepared, one scruple: Conserve of Roses, half an ounce: fine sugar, three ounces and half: Lozenges of sugar pearled, half an ounce.

7. And for a perfume: Take Lignum Aloes, Gum Juniper, Frankincense, Mastich, of each half a dram: the Juyce of Alkermes, one scru∣ple: styrax Calamitis, one scruple and half: Benjamin, half a scruple: mix and make a gross pouder. Thoneri, lib. 2. Observ. 9.

XCIII. A Catarrh from wheyish and salt Humours.

1. A certain Gentleman being Obnoxous to these Humours; there was Prescribed him the following Pills to be taken: Take pil. sine qui∣bus, two scruples: pil. Aureae, of Cochiae of each half a scruple: white Marl, or Cretica Ter∣ra,

four grains: with Betony-water make 27 Pills.

2. And to thicken the thin matter: Take seeds of white Poppy, half an ounce: with wa∣ter of Colts-foot and Roses, of each one ounce and half: make an Emulsion and add thereto species Diatragacanthon frigidum: make Rowls or Tablets.

3. And for strengthening the Brain: Take diambrae, Diamoschi dulcis, of each two scru∣ples: the Juyce of Alkermes prepared, one scruple: Oyl of Anise, four drops: sugar dis∣solved in water of bay leaves, four ounces: make Rowls or Tablets.

4. After eating, make Use of this Tragea: Take the seeds of Coriander covered with sugar, six drams: species diatragacanthon frigidum, four scruples: red Coral prepared, sugar of Roses tabulated, four ounces: make a Tragaea. Thoneri, lib. 2. Observ. 12.

XCIV. A Catarrh from a thick Rhume.

1. The same Gentleman mentioned in the preceeding discourse of a Catarrh, was afflicted with a distilation proceeding from a gross and cold matter, for whom the following was order∣ed: Take pil. Cochiae, two scruples: pil. Aureae, one scruple: catholick Extract, half a scru∣ple: with Betony-water, make twenty seven Pills.

2. This Gentleman being Costive, the fol∣lowing laxative Wine was ordain'd: Take Po∣lypody of the Oak fresh gathered, half an ounce: Succory, Fennel, Elecampane, of each two drams: the leaves of Betony, Roman Worm∣wood, Hyssop, Sage, Rosemary-flowers, Centory the less, of each one pugil. the leaves of Se∣na, one ounce: Agarick trochiscated, choise Rhubarb, of each three drams: white Turbith, two drams and half: Crystal of Tartar, four scruples: Cinnamon, one dram: Gallangal, half a dram: make a Bag of fine silk for them; In∣fuse them in three quarts of Wine, and a Pint and half of Betony-water.

3. And for Comforting of the Brain make use of a Tragaea, but it must be gross: make a Confection of Coriander seeds, Anise, Fennel, Caraway, Cinnamon, Cloves, of each half an ounce: Cubebs, four drams: Citron peels can∣died, Orange peels candied, of each three drams and half: Tablets of Diambrae, Diamoschi dul∣cis, Aromaticum Rosatum: the Chymical Oyls of Nutmegs, Diaxyloaloes, of each half an ounce: the juyce of red Roses, (sprinkld with the Oyl of Vitriol rect••fied,) six drams: make a gross Tragaea.

4. Let there be applied externally the fol∣lowing: Take flowers of Marjoram, Betony, Sage, flowers of Rosemary, Lavender, Roses, of each one pugil and half: Nutmegs, Lignum Aloes, of each two scruples: Cloves, gum of Ju∣niper, Styrax Calamitis, of each one scruple: Troches of Gallia M••schata, six grains: make a Cap of red Silk.

5. Take oyl of Nutmegs expressed, four scruples: Balsam of Marjoram, two scruples: Oyls of Amber rectified, five drops: of Cloves, three drops: Ambergrise, two grains: Musk, one grain: mix and make an Oyntment for to anoint the Crown of the Head.

6. And for strengthening and Comforting of the Heart the following Medicine was ordered: Take Conserves of Roses, of Sage of Clovegilli-flowers, of each half an ounce: Confectio Al∣kermes, four scruples: Ambergrise, four grains: mix them Thoneri, lib. 2. Observ. 13.

XCV. A Catarrh from the weakness of the Brain.

1. I apprehended that for strengthening of the Brain, and comforting both the Heart and Stomach, the following Medicines will be very Useful: Take the Confection of Coriander-seeds prepared, one ounce: the seeds of Annise, Fen∣nel, Caraway, Cubebs, Cinnamon, Corporis sine anima, of each six drams: Confection of Mace, Cloves of each two scruples: Tablets of Diam∣brae, Diamoschi dulcis, Aromaticum Rosatum, the Chymical Oyl of Nutmegs, Lozenges of sugar pearled, Oyl of Cinnamon, of each half an ounce: Tablets of the juyce of Roses (prepared with Spi∣rit of Vitriol,) five drams: juyce of Citrons with the Chymical Oyls of oranges, six drams: Liquorice clean scraped and cut, half an ounce: cut those things that are to be cut, or bruse them grosly.

2. Here follows a Description of the Tab∣lets made of the juyce of Roses: Take the flow∣ers of red Roses, half an ounce: infuse them in Rose-water, a pound and a half: Spirit of Vi∣triol rectifyed, twelve drops: for six hours, then strain it, when done, dissolve white sugar, six oun∣ces: and make a Confection into Morsels.

3. A description of Corporis sine Anima: Take Florentine Orrice, one dram and half: choice Musk, three grains: fine sugar, half a pound: make it up according to Art, this Tragaea for the fineness of its colour, together with its sweet∣ness, is most pleasant and gratefull: Thoneri, lib. 2. observ. 14.

XCVI. A Catarrh from the weakness of the Brain.

1. One Peter Hubert, an Ecclesiastick of Ʋlme, was often troubled with a Catarrh or distillation of Rhume, which by the following Tragea was very much relieved, and by me up∣on such occasions ordinarily used.

2. Take Coriander seeds confected, one ounce: Confects of Anise, Carawayes and Fennel seeds, of each half an ounce: Cloves, Cinnamon, of each three drams: Cubebs, half an ounce: Lo∣zenges of Diambra, of Diamoschu dulcis, of Aro∣maticum Caryophylatum, of Diapliresarcon∣ticon with Musk, and Nutmegs, of each six drams: candied-Citron-peels, five drams: be∣ing cut small, let them be mixt together by beating in a Mortar. Thoneri, lib. 2. Ob∣serv 15.

XCVII. Another Catarrh from the Imbe∣cillity or weakness of the Brain.

1. A Noble Virgin of Weltz, laboring un∣der the same Disease from a Weakness of the Brain; being disappointed of her Cure in fol∣lowing the Counsels of two Physitians; I gave her the following things which Cured her.

2. Take flowers of Marjoram, of Sage, of Be∣tony, of Rosemary, of each half a handful: Wood of Aloes, half a dram: Cloves, styrax Calamita, of each two scruples: Nutmegs, one dram: Ju∣niper Gum, one scruple: make a pouder, which mix with Cotton, and quilt between two fine silks, of which let a Cucupha or cap be made.

3. Take species Diambrae, Diamoschu dulcis, of each one dram: Ambergrife, six grains: Oyl of Amber rectified, three drops: sugar (dissolved in black Cherry-water, and the water of Bay-leaves) four ounces: mix and make Rouls with a few drops of Chymical Oyl of Mace: they may be given with Broth. Thoneri, lib. 2. Observ. 16.

XCVIII. A salt Catarrh and the abuse of Cauteries.

1. A certain Gentleman called Marcus An∣tonius, being in great hazard by reason of a salt and sharp Distillation, although Innumera∣ble medicines almost were Exhibited by several Physicians, besides five Cauteries or Issues and all to no purpose; yet by our pains, the common Emmuctories of Nature being open∣ed, he grew well in a short time.

2. I cannot here pass without observing the Errour of some Physicians, who ascribed the Cure these kinds of defluxions to such greivous and tormenting Instruments: not that I would be thought to disaprove and condemn altoge∣ther the use of Cauteries, but they are not to be exhibited promiscuously to all and every kind of disease, experience it self evidently confirms it.

3. In the Cure of this Person, we gently opened his Belly twice or thrice in a day with Melanagogues, and we unlockt by Diaphore∣ticks, the Pores of his Skin, that were shut up and constipated, and to the Members, being wearied and defatigated we applied corroborat∣ing and strengthening things, which we shall not here mention, because they are well enough known and plainly manifest in other Cures. Poterij Cent. 1. Observ. 25.

XCIX. A Catarrh with the loss of Hear∣ing.

1. A certain Gentleman called Petrus Martyr Lucatellus, was afflicted with three sorts of Diseases, and all of them very greivous; the first of these affects was a frequent distilla-of Rhume from the head, descending on the Jaws and Lungs, which did cause a Continual Cough, a difficulty of breathing, and the Al∣monds

of the Ears, the Larynx and Oesephagus being swell'd, it did cause an Incapacity of speak∣ing.

2. The second affect, was such a tingling and sound in the Ears, that the Hearing was almost lost: The third, was a slow but continual Fea∣ver with a signal decay of strength.

3. Several famous Physicians undertook to stop and resist this great distillation, and to that end, they Administred often Potions and Pills for purging the whole Body, and did draw Blood to the quantity of a pound out of his Arm.

4. Having received no benefit by these things, another Purgation was repeated, although the Winter was exceeding cold; afterwards they or∣dred another pound of Blood to be taken out of the Veins under the Tongue, Cupping glasses, with Scarifications were applyed to the nape of the Neck, and the Shoulders, and out of the Sal∣vatella, there was not a little Blood drawn.

5. But all these applications were to no pur∣pose; For the Disease continuing always stub∣born and obstinate and the strength of the Pati∣ent for the most part consum'd; he threw him∣self into my Hands for a Cure.

6. We did propose to our selves in order to the subduing of so many Evils, these three In∣dications: First, to bring down those fierce Hu∣mours, that had got upwards from the lower parts; which a gentle, mild and continued pur∣gation did Effect.

7. Secondly, to strengthen and supply with proper Medicines these Powers which were de∣bilitated by the distemper; such is our Diapho∣retick Gold.

8. Thirdly, to overcome the Feaver, and all symptoms from thence arising, and to restore Na∣ture again to its former state; and to that pur∣pose we did make use of our Alexipyritum, the Essence of Coral, and other proper Medicines, by which this Gentleman in the space of one month was perfectly Cured. Poterius, Cent. 1. Observ. 97.

C. A Salt, stubborn and Malignant Ca∣tarrh.

1. A certain Gentleman about forty years old; being destitute of help notwithstanding all the Medicines which were applyed by several Physicians; we at last took him in hand, giving him much safer Remedies then had been pre∣scribed him.

2. I was of the Opinion, That this Salt ma∣lignant continual Catarrh did proceed from the Liver and Spleen, as the fountain and original thereof; and these from a bad Diet, and the pravity of them to be increased by the bad Me∣dicines which were applyed.

3. I began the Cure of this person with a stomachal specifick, by which the Obstructions of the Visera being unstopt, we prescribed the Decoctum Melanagogum and Cholagogum, for twenty days, in which time he Recovered his perfect Health.

4. The Decoction may be made as follows: Take Sena, Epithymum, Dodder, Polypody, of each two ounces: black Hellebor, one ounce: Cassia extracted, Tamarinds, of Rhubarb, Prunes, of each three ounces: Violets, an ounce and half: boyl in Water a sufficient quantity with a few drops of Oyl of Sulphur; sweeten, strain out and keep it for use. Poterius, Cent. 2. Ob∣serv. 14.

CI. An Inveterate Catarrh of two years standing, from a great weakness of the Nerves.

1. An Illustrious Person 24 years of Age, fell into a most grievious and dangerous defluxion of the Head, from whence descending into the left side, did generate a signal impotency in the Arm, lower part of the Spina, Thigh and Foot of the same side.

2. He did use the advice of several Physici∣ans in vain; For the usual purgations, phle∣botomy and the like, the decoctions of Guaja∣cum, Sarsa Parilla, Cauteries, Cupping-glasses, Frictions, Unctions, Embrocations, and Suffumi∣gations; had been all used though not with that desired success.

3. When I first came to him, I exhibited, for the strengthening of the Brain and Nerves, a Medicament with Conserve of Roses, then he took a Cephalick Decoction for thirty days, and the Oyl or Balsam of Vitriol, was added at cer∣tain seasons.

4. By these few and pleasant Medicines he Recovered his former Health, in a fortnights time, which he kept without any Alteration to this very Juncture of time, excepting the two last months, wherein he had the like affect, un∣less he had been helped by our Industry.

5. Of all the coroberating Medicines our Diaphoreticum Aurum is one of the best, and our stomacal Pouder is also an universal Cor∣roborative. Poterius, 2. Observ. 34.

CII. A Salt Catarrh.

1. A worthy Gentleman of 45 years of Age, being afflicted with a salt Catarrh, led his Life very unpleasantly and unhappily for the space of two years, under a pretended Cure of 3 Physicians: For he was somtimes accustomed by their direction to common Purgations, and Phlebotomies, somtimes to use Lignum Guajac. now and then the Broths of Vipers, Juleps and Syrups; besides Capital Conserves, Confections, Morsels, Pouders, Clysters, and many things else, so that his Disease was most deplorable; an Alopecia being produced from a salt Catarrh, with the asperity and siccity of the Skin of the Head, and accompanied with St. Anthonies fire for some short Intervals.

2. While I thought of a fit Remedy to re∣move and extirpate this Catarrh, the weakness and imbecillity of the Ventricle proceding from so many Medicaments came under my serious Consideration, and was to me, very discernable; ••herefore I had a prospect of comforting and succoring the Ventricle, as a very necessary and publick Instrument, which Our Stomatick spe∣cifick did happily effect.

3. I call it Ours, because I know of none that has ever made mention of its use and vertue: this Medicament is of a most sweet and pleasant Savour, and does excert its efficacy without any manifest alteration, it is to be exhibited in a very small quantity.

4. Now to Extract and draw forth this salt∣ness out of the Body, we ordered the taking of the Decoctum Melanagogum with the Lignum Sassafras for twenty days.

5. As for a Diet we prescribed such as is plentiful, without any mutation almost of what was Customary; only the Patient was to ab∣stain from all things sharp, salt and spiced, with things wherein Vinegar was, as also Cheese and other things of a bad nutriment.

6. With these few good and safe things, with∣in the space of 25 days he was freed from this stubborn, and as other Physicians call'd it, in∣curable Disease: about seven years after his Cure he died, being under the Cure of other Physicians of a simple Tertian. Poterius, Cent. 2. Observ. 52.

CIII. A Catarrh accompanied with a slow Feaver, and a weakness of the strength, and for some years contracted.

1. A certain Gentleman of thirty years of Age, was afflicted with many greivous distem∣pers; but the most troublesome and grievous of all these, was a languishing Faintness and Pain of the Stomach, which I did ascribe prin∣cipally to Diet, and the weak Constitution of the Viscera, both as the external and internal Causes of so many Evils.

2. And as a proof of the Cure I endeavour'd to strengthen the Viscera, afterwards to destroy and purge out those Fleeting and Congested humours both in the Stomach, Intestines and other parts of the Body.

3. The first Indications we did absolve in a short time with our Stomachal Specifick, and the second with the following Decocti∣on.

4. Take of choice China, cut in small pieces, half an ounce: sarsa parilla, one ounce; sassafras two drams: Sanders, half a dram: Epithy∣mum, Dodder and sena, five drams: Annise, Coriander prepared, of each one pugil. the flow∣ers of Borage, Bugloss, Balm, Betony, of each one handfull: the flowers of Violets, one pugil: Boyl them all in the Broth of a Capon. Poterius, Cent. 2. Observ. 71.

CIV. Of A Catarrh in general.

1. We may say concerning a Catarrh, as Ovid said of old concerning Erynis, there is no Countrey wherein it does not Reign, it spares neither Man, Woman, nor Child; against old Men it mainly bends its force.

2. A Catarrh is a distillation or defluxion of a preternatural superfluous Humour from the Brain to the Members: Scholars talk much of the Name and Power of a Catarrh, but we still consulting the profit of humane Kind; say with Fernelius, that a Catarrh is a distillation of the excrementious Humour from the Brain to the lower Parts.

3. I call it excrementious, because every thing which we Eat, has in it self a Mucilagi∣nous Tartar, very noxious and hurtfull to the Health of Mankind, which tartarous Impurity or filth seeing it cannot be wasted, subdued and se∣perated, there remains an Excrement, which should have a passage by Urine and other secesses of Nature.

4. But if it comes to the Members and Lod∣ges there, it is the foundation and Basis of all distillations; from whence a Catarrh has its pecular differences not from cold and heat, &c. as the vulgar Dreams, but from the nature of the excrement, and the difference of the place.

5. The differences of Catarrhs are not learned in a long time, and by much use and Experi∣ence; wherefore the Brain of all the Members does abound most with a Catarrh, For it being a soft and moist Body, requires and needs equal∣ly a great and suitable Nutriment, not so much for nourishing of the Bulk of the Body, as for the Reparation and Regeneration of the Spirits.

6. Now to cut off this Catarrh, let us strengthen all the natural parts, removing these Evils that are in them; we shall endeavour to dry the Brain, because if it be nourished with good nutriment, there is but little Excrement generated.

7. Therefore a frequent spitting is put un∣der the name of a Catarrh, which rather pro∣ceeds from the Stomach and Lungs than from the Brain; and because it is not our purpose here to treat of the Essences of Diseases there∣fore in the following we have purposed to speak of them singly. Poterius, Cent. 3. Ob∣serv. 92.

CV. An Inveterate Catarrh.

1. A certain Worthy Gentlewoman of 35 years of Age, having consulted with some Phy∣sicians in Vain, within a short time being under my Cure, she grew perfectly well.

2. For the removing of this ill disposition, the Cause whereof had a tendency to a Dropsy, we gave Conserve of Roses with the Stomachal specifick, and to take away Obstructions, Sul∣phur Metallorum was used.

3. The strength being renewed and the di∣stillation destroyed, the person was restored to his former Health; the true method of Cure is as we have said; therefore I would have you take notice, how wide they are from the truth that Inculcate, as if the Brain were to be dryed, the Liver to be cooled, and the Ventricle to be warmed. Poterius, Cent. 3. Observ. 93.

CVI. A Catarrh in a Woman with Child.

1. My most dear and pious Wife, often, but chiefly when she was with Child, was troubled with a Catarrh, and a pain in divers parts of the Body: I do not believe she used a purge three times for twenty years, (such was her healthfull disposition.)

2. But by my advise, she drew into her No∣strils, the Suffumigation of the best Mastich, and that six times a day, by which she alwayes had so suddenly help, that afterwards being as it were a Vice-Physician to her self (for so she would merily tell me) she Prescribed t•••• same thing oftentimes to her self, I not know∣ing it.

3. I have Cured so many Catarrhs caused by a thick Lympha, with a Suffumigation only, Or the Vapour of Vinegar poured upon a hot Iron, that it is needless to name any.

4. In Cholerick Catarrhs, I have also obser∣ved many, for Example sake the honest Matron Lydia de Rovers, which alwayes did very well (being first purged) with the following mixture, which she took by spoonfuls.

5. Take Our Prophylactick Water, or (in de∣fect of that) Vinegar rectified, an ounce and half: Mint and Bawm-water, of each two oun∣ces: syrup of Corn-poppy, an ounce: Crabs eyes,

levigated, half a dram: Laudanum O piatum, one grain: mix them. Barbet, Prax. lib. 1. cap. 4. Observ. 1, 2, 3.

CVII. A Catarrh causing a Cough.

1. A certain Man, a Dyer, laboured under a sharp Catarrh, which caused a most extream and strong Cough, chiefly in the Night; so that somtimes he cast up Blood with his Cough∣ing.

2. His Urine was very thin, and but little colored: I exhibited the following Bolus: Take Cassia newly extracted, ten drams: Diagre∣dium, three grains: distilled Oyl of Anniseeds, three drops: mix them well: he took it an hour before supper: in the night he toke Confectio Diatragacanthon frigidum.

3. In the Morning fasting, and at Night going to bed, he took the following Tragea, or Pouder: Take species diaireos simplex, two drams: brown sugar Candy, fine white sugar, of each six drams: mix them: by the use of these things he was quickly well. Gabelchoverus, Cent 4. Observ. 13.

CVIII. A Catarrh falling upon the Brest with difficulty of Breathing.

1. A Senator was taken with a grevious Catarrh, mighty difficulty of breathing, with a pressure or heaviness or straitness about the Ventricle, with a Urine thin and Cho∣lerick.

2. I Exhibited to him the following syrup at twice: Take syrup of Camomil flowers, two ounces: syrup of the Juyce of Scabious, one ounce: water of Ladys thistle, of Colts-foot, and of Veronica, of each two drams: mix them: He eat also Succory roots Candied: his wife came to me 3 days after, and told me her husband had much profited by the prescription.

3. I then prescribed to him Saculum Sto∣machalem, or a Stomacher quilted with Spices: and the Brest and Stomach was anointed with the following Liniment: Take Ʋnguentum pectorale, one ounce: Oyl of Camomil, two drams: mix them: he related that by twice ap∣plying of these things, the matter and straight∣ness of his Brest was gone to his great Satis∣faction.

4. But by reason of his Suppers at Night, and large drinking, he complained a fresh of his Catarrh falling upon his Brest, Arms, and other parts of his Body, for which I prescribed the following Decoction.

5. Take Raspings of Guajacum, three oun∣ces: Raisons, three ounces: roots of Polypody, Liquorice rasped, of each five ounces: Galangal, seeds of Annise and Fennel, of each one dram: Cinnamon, two scruples: spring-water, twelve pints: boyl and make a Decoction according to Art.

6. His Feet also were washed with this follow∣ing: Take leaves of Willow, Mallows, Thyme, Camomil-flowers, of each one handful: Poppy-heads, number six; boyl in a sufficient quantity of Water, to wash the Feet with.

7. Lastly, he often took Confectio Diatra∣gacanth frigid, by the use of which things for a little while, he became perfectly well. Gabel∣coverus, Cent. 4. Observ. 65.

CIX. A Catarrh with a pain of the Head.

1. A certain Gentelman about thirty years of Age, his native Constitution hot and dry, chiefly in respect of his Stomach, was obnoxi∣ous to a Catarrh, having also great pains about his Temples, accompanied with a weak∣ness of the Head.

2. The Operations of the Animal internal Faculties were thereby Impeded, his Appetite was much abated, and a vehement Thirst pre∣sently seised him about the time of Dinner and Supper.

3. Now that the Catarrh is the Cause of all the principal Diseases, Physicians not without Cause do agree: there are seven Chanels, ac∣cording to Hippocrates, to which the matter flows from the Head, to wit, the Eares, Eyes, Nostrils, Palate, Ventricle, and Arteries, the Vertebrae of the Back-bone, and the Nerves.

4. As to the present Observation, we must Inquire into the Antecedent Cause of these di∣stillations, where the Head offers it self in the first place, being the Receptable and Cistern of the serous superfluity, For as much as every mans Mouth and Tongue is naturally wet, from

whence also the Membranes of the Brain are found, when anatomized to be sprinkled over with a certain aqueous kind of humour.

5. But where the Intemperature of the Parts happens by a multitude of Fumes and Va∣pours, the matter of the defluxion is thereby encreased and accumulated, chiefly when that the hot and dry Constitution of the Vessels of the second Concoction, by taking in too soon the humidity of the Aliments and by disturbing the Chylous Juyce of the Stomach, may admi∣nister occasion of feeding and nourishing the Malady.

6. From whence, It is very Evident, why they that are afflicted with frequent distillations or Catarrhs, are also subject to a cold Sto∣mach.

7. For the immoderate heat of the Liver and Spleen hurts the Stomach two ways, to wit, either by dissipating and debilitating, with their immoderation, the native heat of the Stomach, or by extenuating the Region of the Stomach and Belly; in so much that they wast and pine away.

8. Moreover the Vessels of Sanguification often generates Catarrhs; For the serous humi∣dity yet crude, is too hastily and soon Attract∣ed by the Stomach, which afterwards (because the fault of the first Concoction is not amended in the sccond) by the vehement attraction of the vessels being naturally hot and dry, comes and remains in the mass of the venal and arterial Blood, and from the ebullition and boyling of the Blood, is caried thence to and gathered in the head as their proper Receptacle.

9. It is no wonder then that the head abounds with humid and moist Vapours, when besides these there are many external Causes, which concurr to produce this effect, such as the Re∣tention of usual Evacuations, the South Winds, &c.

10. This is plain in the present Case, be∣cause the hot and dry constitution of the Ves∣sels of sanguification are discern'd by these signs, Galen proposes, to wit, the Coldness and weak∣ness of the Stomach in digesting, which pro∣ceeds either from its inequal temperature, or from some hurt receiv'd from an external object, and defluxions from the Head, often falling down thither.

11. As to this Gentlemans Head, which did abound from his younger years with an Excrementitious humidity, the reason must be, That it being hoter than what it should be, did attract too readily the serous matter, and for the above-mentioned Causes did cherish and nou∣rish the same.

12. Next, as to the great pains he endured about the Temples, the reason thereof is, the matter still encreasing and growing outragi∣ous did endeavour an Egress and so did vel∣licate the sensible parts; the too great humidity of the Brain did dull and blunt the Internall senses, and did also Cause a kind of dullness and torpor of the Animal Spirits, which might oc∣casion that weakness of the Brain, whereof he complained.

13. The reasons why his Appetite was very much abated, was the falling down of the serous matter upon the Ventricle which hindered the Concoction, another reason was the humecta∣tion of the Stomachical Nerves, slowly exciting a sensible Appetite.

14. Now follows the Indications: first, that the too hot and dry intemperature of the Ves∣sels of Sanguification be corrected: secondly, That the matter copiously running to the Head be driven back: Thirdly, That the matter of the Catarrh gathered in the Head be resolved, derived and evacuated.

15. Now, as to the first of these we prescrib∣ed him a Purgation to be taken every half year for the Evacuation of the serous humidity, then a Lentive Hydragogue to be taken in the spring, of the first tops or buds of Elder dryed, with a slow heat, the quantity of one dram in the De∣coction of Prunes.

16. In the fall it will be convenient to Use the syrup of Buck-thorn, a description whereof you may know by Soliander. [and in Our Dispen∣satory.]

17. This or the like being done, I advised, the oppening of a Vein, by which not only the serous and wheyish Blood may be deminished, but all the Venial kind may be helped ••y an amicable refrigeration.

18. After which, this following long digestive will not be inconvenient, which is to be thus pre∣pared: Take Roots of Succory, one ounce and half: Parsly, Liquorice, of each half an ounce: leaves of Fumetory, Centory the lesser, of each one handfull and half: the flowers of Elder, half an handful: the seeds of Fennel, one dram and half: boyl them in the whey of Goats milk: thrice distilled, strain to a pound and half: and take of the decoction twice every day for the space of a fortnight, four ounces.

19. These being continued let him af∣terwards take morsels of Mechoacanna, five drams: with a fasting Stomach to purge with∣all, drinking the decoction of pease for clean∣sing.

20. Neither are sweats to be neglected on the following days, but first, you must take either the Electuary or Rob of dwarf Elder, half an ounce: dissolv'd in the water of the flow∣ers of Elder or the spirit of dwarf Elder, half an ounce: mixed with the water of Fumitory, two ounces: or other Hydrotick Medicines, as burnt Harts-horn, Terra sigillata, Lapis Be∣zoar, &c.

21. Lastly, for Corroberating and for preven∣tion of too great heat, use often the following pouder, about two hours before Meat: Take Conserve of Roses Vitriolated, one ounce and half: species Diarrhodon Abbatis, one dram: the syrup of Conserve of Citron-peels, a sufficient quantity; make an Electuary.

22. For the second, to wit, That the matter flowing to the Head be drawn back, which I judge may be done by taking those things In∣wardly which restrain and repress the crude Exhalations ascending from the Vessels of Con∣coction, of such use are the Morsels mentioned above, whereof every Evening before sleep two drams may be taken; Diacydonium simplex, half an ounce, after meat, and also the fourth part of a Confected Nutmeg, being good for to Cause rest.

23. Outwardly Baths of proper herbs were prescribed, such as the decoctions of the flow∣ers of Sage, Bay-tree, Garden Thyme, the flowers of Camomil, Betony, and red Roses.

24. Frictions and Ligatures are to be used in the time of bathings: and evacuations of the Menstrua, may be made, by opening the Veins in the Legs: Or, a Cautery may be made in the left Thigh.

25. As to the third, viz. the attenuation, derivation and evacuation of the matter flow∣ing together, inwardly we may try to Effect this by Masticatories, therefore some grains of Mastick may be chewed frequently in the morning.

26. Or according to Fernelius: Take sugar Candy, one ounce and half: Mastich half an ounce: Long-peper, Pyrethrum, staves-acre, of each one dram: make Pills to be put into Noduls, and then to be broken between the Teeth.

27. Also sternutatories may be used, begin∣ing first at those more light, to wit, the Water of Marjoram, drawing it up often when it is a little warm, Or, Take the Roots of Beets, one ounce: whole Barley, Liquorice, Currans, of each half an ounce: Water ten ounces: Honey, two ounces: make a Decoction to a third part, in the strained liquor, macerate the roots of Pyre∣thum, one dram: the tops of Marjoram; the seeds of Nigella, of each one pugil, after twenty four hours, let the liquor be expressed, which is to be snuft up the Nostrils pretty warm.

28. Outwardly, let the Air be dry, and without being too warm, which if otherwise by loosening the Humours would fill the Head; and for convenient suffumigation, you may use some of the Pouder of styrax Calamita, a lit∣tle of white Amber being added.

29. Or troches may be made for a fumiga∣tion, viz. Take styrax Calamita, Benzoin, of each one dram and half: Tacamachacca, two drams: Cloves, Cinnamon of each one dram: Conserve of Roses, a sufficient quantity for in∣corporating, some drops of the water of Cinna∣mon being added, make Troches for a fume, for the Richer sort, Musk, five grains, may be mixed therewith.

30. Little bags for the Head are not to be omitted, which are to be made of these things which have in them an exsiccating vertue, with∣out any great heat, such are leaves of Betony, Marjoram, Rosemary flowers, Nutmegs, San∣ders,

Mastich, Amber, red Roses, the seeds of Nigella, and the like.

31. Chiefly there is to be applyed to the Neck a blystering Plaster, and for some days let there be also applyed a Colewort leaf, which is to be renewed Morning and Evening, the Blysters being kept alwayes open.

32. Fourthly and lastly, we think, That the Head and Stomach is to be strengthened: by how much the Stomach is flower in Digestion, by so much the more strengthening and corroberat∣ing the Diet should be.

33. And seeing Crudities are generated by Fishes, Milk, things made of it, fryed Meats and such like things of a hard Concoction; there∣fore great heed must be taken to forbear these; as also from all Varieties and Repletions in re∣ference both to things that are to be Eaten and drunk.

34. Let your drink be Wine where∣in is Sage or Rosmarie, or some other thing which can strengthen the Head and Sto∣mach.

35. Use frequently with a fasting Stomach the following Electuary: Take Conserve of Be∣tony, Rosemary, of each one ounce: Borrage, six drams: species diamoschi dulcis, Diambrae of each half a dram: Nutmeg and Ginger Con∣fected, of each two drams: with the syrup of Betony or staechas, a sufficient quantity, make an Electuary, to which add the spirit or Oyl of Vitriol seven drops.

36. In this place the Confection also of Dia∣moschi dulcis, Aromaticum, Diarrhodon Ab∣batis, with the species of Annise, and the like, will be very convenient.

37. Outwardly, let him wear a Cucupha, made of the flowers of Camomil, Rosemary, Staechas, of each half an handful: red Roses, Balaustians, of each one dram and half: the seeds of Nigella, Coriander pre∣pared, of each one dram: Mace, Nutmeg, of each two scruples: make a gross Pouder to be put in∣to Cotton or silk for a Cucupha. Ex Gregorij Horstij, Tom. 2. lib. 2. Observ. 11.

CX. A Catarrh from Intemperature of the Stomach.

1. The famous Nicolaus Braun, professor of Philosophy and Physick, to the Learned and worthy Gregorius Horstius, Physician.

2. A certain noble Lady being long afflicted with a tedious, uneasy and dayly Catarrh, does Crave your Advice; if perhaps by our Joynt Endeavours we may by the blessing of God con∣tribute either to the removing, or at least the mitigation of her Distemper.

3. The cause of this Catarrh, proceeded from the intemperature of the Stomach, and the heat of the Liver, by which means she was troubled with a vehement Thirst, which caused her to drink plentifully, from whence a great many Vapours being breed the matter of the distilla∣tion was continued and encreased, which being afterwards coagulated, did fall down on the Breast, and caused a great difficulty of breath∣ing, together with a violent Cough.

4. But some times the Stomach was freed by an unforced and spontaneous vomiting, from the great plenty of the phlegmatick and serous matter, and sometimes the Head by the Ex∣purgation of the like superfluous matter through the Nostrills, and nature assisting her to Ex∣pectorate the matter gathered in the Breast, she got no small ease.

5. Now nature being so kind and favoura∣ble, there was but few Medicaments used, we prescribed only some for cleansing of the pec∣cant matter, viz. Pil. Cochiae and Pil. Aga∣rick; and for drying of the Stomach, and com∣forting it, we ordered Conserve of Roses, and a Compound stomatick pouder.

6. Outwardly, we prescribed Cucupha's, and a Pouder for a perfume to strengthen the Brain, and to dry up its Excrements, as also anointing of the Stomach and Epithems, &c.

7. Pectorals, I did not think very necessary, because of the former easy Expectoration, but rather that the Stomach and Liver should be regarded, as the Original of Catarrhs.

8. Her body being Plethorick, I esteem'd it necessary to open a V••in, notwithstanding this n••ble person for want of Expectoration in the

precedent night was almost suffocated, then I prescribed her to take of the Infusion of Aga∣rick and Turbeth, having before taken a di∣gestive Pectoral.

9. And for diminishing the vapours from the Stomach and Liver, I look'd on the pouder of Species diarrhodon Abbatis, with Cinnamon and Mastich to be very good.

10. I also prescribed for the discussion of Wind, with which the Stomach and Lungs were swell'd, to wit, a gross pouder of the seeds of Annise, of Fennel, and Cinnamon, with the Confection of Fennel, and Ginger.

11. After these flatulencies were discus∣sed, I ordered other necessary things for the strengthening of the Stomach and Head, for drying up the peccant humours in the Breast, and for expectorating the Recrements, &c.

12. The Answer of Gregorius Horstius to the most Excellent and famous Nicholaus Braun.

13. Although all things by you were dex∣terously and rightly administred according to the Physical Indications to that Noble Lady, and that no better Medium can be prescribed, than what you have ordered; yet to satisfy her expectation, and gratify her Importunity I shall very willingly offer what is further to be done.

14. In the first place the Intemperature of the Vessells of Concoction is to be corrected by those things, which not only alter the hot Intemperature, but does also evacuate the su∣perfluities about the first and second Region; besides those above mentioned by you, the pou∣der of Agarick mixed with the Extract Dia∣cnicu, is good for Evacuation.

15. And it will not be Inconvenient for alteration to take the Conserve of the roots of Succory, with Conserve of Roses vitrio∣lated.

16. Secondly, the Fumes ascending to the Head are to be checked, that it may be done; Take pills de Succino and Morsels against distillations made of old Conserve of Roses, Mastich, Frank∣incense, Nutmegs, &c. she may take them every other day in the Evening, before she goes to Sleep.

17. Thirdly, the matter gathered in the Head is to be derived from thence, for which end apply to the nape of the Neck, a Plaster of Cantharides.

18. Fourthly, the Catarrh is to be stop'd, and suspended, I would have omitted the sprink∣ling of pouder about the Neck, as also bags of Nigella, Mastich, and Nutmeg, &c.

19. Lastly, For expectorating, cutting and digesting the matter, I approve of Oxymell of Tobacco, from Quercetan, and Rouls of the juyce of Liquorice with the Species Diatraga∣canthum frigidum, Oyl of Fennel, and sugar dissolved in the water of Pauls Betony, by these Medicines, a good Diet being observ'd, I hope that she will find Ease, and be freed from her Catarrh and Cough: farewell. Ex Gregorij Horstij, Tom. 2. lib. 2. Observ. 12.

CXI. A copious and thin Catarrh from an evill disposition of the Brain.

1. Philip Perse, Physician in Ordinary to the Princes of Austria: To his Friend Gregorius Horstius, Doctor and Professor of Physick in the University of Giessena.

2. This Gentleman had a great hoarsness, which without doubt was much nourished and encreased by the Catarrh; the reason I con∣ceive of this hoarsness is, the Evill digestion of the Brain; or rather a cold and moist Humour, because he never complained of any Heat, Tumor, Redness, Thirst, &c.

3. Now, that this and its Conjunct Cause may be taken away, and that for the future no new matter may be generated, but that the parts may be strengthened, I propose the tak∣ing of the Decoction of China and Sarsa parilla.

4. This will not dry the parts too much, if you put in the Decoction a small Portion of Calves flesh, in imitation of Fernelius; who made Use of the same in Phthisical persons, whom he restor'd by a Decoction of the Wood of the Laser-tree, and grew exceeding fat by using the same.

5. Zuvingerus commends the bark of Gua∣jacum, who ascribes a greater vertue of purg∣ing and opening to it, than the wood it self, be∣cause

of a greater saltness in the one than the other; to one ounce of which he did pour six pound of Water, and then boyl'd it to a Con∣sumption of the half: he would have also added to the Decoction six drops of the Oyl of Sulphur, according to Crato.

6. Now for the strengthening of the Head, and for removing and cutting off the Catarrh, two things are approved of, which by certain experience, I have found good, the first is the use of the pills Asajareth and Arabicae of each either one scruple, or half a dram: give it every Evening about the time of going to Bed.

7. The other is of Ludovicus Mercatus, who disallows Galens Plaster of Pigeons-dung, and in the place of that approves of the pouder of Roses, yellow Sanders, Coral prepared, Celtick spike and gum Juniper: and every fourth day to sprinkle it upon the Head, but it must be first shaven.

8. His night Cap may be perfumed with the following pouder: Take gum Juniper, Frankin∣cense, of each two drams: the wood of Aloes, one dram and half: Sage, six drams: make a Pouder.

9. And in the day time he may wear a quilt on his Head, after the manner of a Cucupha, of gum Juniper, Frankincense, Roses, Cammomil, Staechas, Marjoram, Nutmegs, grains of Ju∣niper, long Pepper, Cloves and the Wood of Aloes.

10. For the strengthening of the Stomach and for stopping the Ascention of vapours to the Head, I have in great esteem the Tragaea of Crato made of Biscuit, as also of Coriander, Cinnamon, Mastich, Roses, the shavings, of Ivory, the flesh of Quinces, Coral prepared and the gizzard of an Hen, experience has abun∣dantly shewed the good of these things, among Medicines to be outwardly applyed.

11. I have found great success by Electuari∣um phonascorum, which Forestus made use of for taking away of Hoarsness, which is as fol∣lows: Take Lozenges of Diatragacanthon frigi∣dum, sugar Penids, white sugar Candy, of each half an ounce: fresh Pine-nuts, macerated in Colts-foot water, two drams: sweet Almonds blanched, numb. 9. and beaten with pure Juyce of Liquorice Extracted to the thickness of new Honey, a dram and half: syrup of Violets, two ounces and half: Loch Sanum, half an ounce: mix and make a Lohoch or soft Ele∣ctuary.

12. Or you may take sugar-Candy mixed with the Oyl of sweet Almonds, for a Lambitive, or Lohoch of pine-nuts; or Sanum, or Troches, of Diatragacanthum frigidum.

13. Forestus mentions another Composition, which I have Used successfully: Take Juice of Liquorice, white sugar of each two drams: the seeds of Purslane, of Cucumbers, of Melons, of Citrulls cleansed, of each half a dram: white Starch, Tragacanthum, of each one dram: su∣gar Penids, two drams and half: make Pills to be dissolv'd under the Tongue.

14. Cupping-glasses applyed to the Shoul∣ders with Scarrification have been very profita∣ble, these things I gave the sick: Ex Gregorij Horstij, lib. 2. Tom. 2. Observ. 12.

CXII. A Catarrh falling down upon the Brest and external parts.

1. Johannes Bilgerius, Physician in Ordi∣nary to the Republick of Campodonia, to Gre∣gorius Horstius, Physician to the Republick of Ʋlme.

2. The occasion of Writing to you now, is concerning a Gentlewoman who is afflicted with perpetual Distillations, of whose temperature and manner of Life, I shall give you some Re∣lation.

3. This Woman aged thirty six years, is for the most part of a pale colour, very lean, and is troubled with an Indisposition both of the principal and less principal Bowels; by her Urine, I Judg her inclinable to a Cold tem∣perament, and her kind of Life to be Seden∣tary, and her Diet divers or rather Impro∣per, which is too common amongst many Women.

4. This person for about three years had con∣tinued Distillations, sometimes salt, sometimes sweet, which fell down on the Breast and Exter∣nal Members; insomuch that by some she was thought Paralytick.

5. With this violent Catarrh, she had also a vehement Cough, especially at Night and Morning, the Flegm she than spit up was tough and of a yellowish colour, she was also afflicted somtimes with shortness of Breath, and difficul∣ty of Respiration; about Noon the matter which she spit fourth was of a white colour.

6. The various Remedies, used by other Phy∣sicians and my self, I have compared with your Recipe's; the first thing you propose is pil. de Succina Cratonis, with the species Dianthos; these my Friend and I have used without the spe∣cies Dianthos adding to one scruple Pil. Aloes Rosatum, one scruple or one scruple and half: a description whereof follows: Take Aloes Rosa∣tum, one ounce and half: Mastich, Xylo-aloes, Liquorice scraped, red Roses, of each one dram: Cinnamon, two drams: Rhubarb, one dram and half: Spicknard, half a dram: with the juyce of Roses, make a mass, and take one Dose at seven in the Morning, another at three in the Afternoon, and the third at seven a Clock the next day.

7. Secondly, you propose Morsels; but in the place of these I use Rouls, Compounded af∣ter the following manner: Take species Aroma∣ticum Rosatum, species Diarrhodon, of each two drams: Cinnamon, eight scruples: Nut∣megs, two scruples: Sugar dissolved in Betony-water, and black Cherry water, of each a sufficient quantity, add of the Oyl of Amber, eight drops.

8. Thirdly, you propose pectoral Rowls, in the place of which, I use species Diaireos sim∣plex, compounded with the flowers of sulphur, also the species Diatragacanthum with the Water and Oyl of Fennel, likewise trochisci Bechisci.

9. Fourthly, You propose a Lambitive, in the place of this, I prescribe many things accor∣ding to the exigence of the Catarrh, such as Oxymel of squills: I also make a syrup of ground Ivy, Colts-foot, Jujubes, Scabious, Pauls Betony, which I use with or without the flow∣ers of Sulphur, and the Oyl of the same; also an Electuary of Marsh-mallows, with the root of Elecampane, Quinces, with boyled Ho∣ney, the flowers of Sulphur, being added, I have found this very profitable and successful in this and other Distempers.

10. Fifthly you propose a suffumigation not very different from our description, to wit: Take Mastich, two ounces: Gum Juniper, Styrax, yellow Amber, Benjamin, Frankin∣cense, of each one ounce: make a gross pou∣der.

11. Sixthly, you propose a pouder to be sprinkled on the Coronal Suture, the follow∣ing description I used in the same Words, with∣out any alteration: Take Mastich, Frankin∣cense, Amber, Cloves, Gum Juniper, the Wood of Aloes and red Roses: make all into a pouder.

12. Seventhly, you propose an Electu∣ary of Tamarinds with the leaves of Sena, If the Belly be at any time bound, I take Prunes with some of the leaves of Sena.

13. Eighthly, you propose the taking of Tro∣ches to be held under the Tongue till they are dissolved, in the place of these, chiefly when the distillation is thin, I have very fortunatly used the Pil. de styra ce Cratonis, I have used also other things such as the flowers of Sulphur, the water and roots of Colts-foot, Amber and sugar Candy to be taken in Goats-milk, or in a rear Egg.

14. Likewise pectoral decoctions have been tryed, made of the roots of Althea, Elecam∣pane, Centory the greater, Liquorice, Cloves, Jujubes, Sebestans, Prunes, Raisons, Colts-foot, ground Ivy, Sena, together with pectoral Waters made of Scabious, Pauls Betony, ground Ivy, Hyssop, Cinnamon and sugar Candy.

15. Lastly, I used the Pulvis Haly, & Anonymi: farewell. Ex Gregorij Horstij, Tom. 2. lib. 2. Observ. 12.

CXIII. A Catarrh, upon the Jaws.

1. I ordered one to open a Vein every Spring, in order to prevent a suffocation by a Catarrh upon the Jaws, and to be Cupped with Scarification on his Shoulders, three or four times in a year.

2. And to Bath his Feet at Night with this decoction hot, made of Lye, with Sage and Camomil, and to purge twice a year with Pil∣sine

quibus, two scruples: taken at mid∣night, and every month, if they Work without trouble.

3. In the fit he took Aqua vitae and su∣gar Candy, with Cinnamon and a little Rose-water; a spoonful or two, and after that he held in his Mouth Housleek and Althaea roots boyled in Goats Milk.

4. He wore about his Neck a black Wollen Cloth dipt in Oyl of Lillies, and covered with Linnen.

5. If the Disease holds him still, he may ap∣ply the following plaster to his Neck: Take Swallows-nest, six ounces: Pouder and boyl it in white Wine, add pouder of Bayberries, an ounce: Honey, two ounces: Oyl of Lillies, three ounces: make a plaster: apply it hot to the Neck: this did Effect the Cure. Platerus lib. 1. pa. 185.

CXIV. A suffocating Catarrh.

1. A Laundress Washing night and day, and handling wet linnen at midnight, had a Feaver, accompanied with a straitness of Breast, and difficulty of Breathing, also with a Snorting and Wheezing in her Lungs, and especially when she lay upon her right side, she felt pain chiefly in her Breast.

2. I shewed that the defluxion did not fall only upon the Lungs, and that they were In∣flamed with a Peripneumony, but also it fell upon the Muscles of the Breast.

3. She spit Crudities, and though Expecto∣raters were outwardly and inwardly applyed, Oyntments and Cataplasms, yet the Dyspnaea increased, and she died snorting the third day about midnight. Platerus, lib. 1. pa. 186.

CXV. A Catarrh and Cough after a Feaver.

1. A certain Gentleman having a Catarrh and great Cough after a Feaver, which is usual, especially towards Winter in foul Bodies, in which it may not be convenient by reason of the Feaver to purge sufficiently and more especial∣ly because he was still weak.

2. Afterwards, at a fit time I purged him with Confection of Citrons purgative and I sent Tab∣lets of Diatragacanthum frigidum, to hold at night in his mouth and others made with Oyl of Anniseeds, and ordered a good Diet to re∣store him, especially with Broth of Wine and Eggs.

3. I allowed him to drink Wine the twelfth day after, his Cough not abated, I sent him Hydromel of wine to drink, to strengthen and purge, and ordered a spoonful of Diacodium to be taken at Night, and if his Cough ceased not, and he slept not, to let him take as much at Midnight.

4. This (as his Wife declared in praise of it) Did the first night; thus, he was Cured of a dangerous disease, that continued thirty days. Platerus, lib. 2. pag. 288.

CXVI. A Catarrh, Cough, and pain of the side, with the Feaver Synoch.

1. An Old man full of business, continued too long in the cold, for he had a shaking and a little Cough, yet went abroad the day follow∣ing about Business that tried him, and then fell a shaking again, after into a Feaver, and pre∣sently found a pricking in his right side, he felt it only when he Coughed, but it was grievi∣ous.

2. First he spit frothy, and could not lye on his right side without great pain, especially when he Coughed, but sate upright.

3. I was of the opinion, that a defluxion moved from the Synoch Feaver, fell from the Head upon the Intercostal Muscles; and that it was a Bastard Pleurisy; and because the next day, he began to spit up yellow matter, but little, and with difficulty.

4. I said that part of the humour fell upon the Lungs, and that there was a crude Perip∣neumony.

5. The next day, when the Catarrh first began, and he had a Coriza, I ordered him this night Cap: Take Orrice roots, half an ounce: Angelica, two drams: Marjoram, red Roses, each a dram: Coriander seed, a dram: Gith seeds, half a dram: Storax Calamita, Ben∣jamin, each a dram: make a pouder for a quilt∣ed Cap to be used.

6. At night he wash'd his feet with the De∣coction

of Sage and Camomil in Lye, and had a bag of Bran, Milium, and Camomil-flowers boyled in Wine, applyed to his side.

7. Coming the third day to visit, I found that his Pulse was feaverish, his Urine high, and he very weak, being also of a weak Con∣stitution.

8. Because his Belly rumbled, I gave an ounce of Manna in Broth, it gave him a large stool, he drank the Decoction of Raisons stoned with this syrup: Take syrups of Jujubes, Vio∣lets, of each an ounce: Juleps of Violets, two ounces: Oxymel simple, half an ounce: mix them.

9. Because he spit no Blood, and his Fea∣ver was not very great, I did not let him Blood.

10. On the fourth day, his side was anoint∣ed with the following: Take Oyl of Camomil and sweet Almonds, of each half an ounce: Oyl of Orrice, two drams, resumptive Oynt∣ment, half an ounce: mix them.

11. And because he was exceeding weak, I gave him this Julep: Take Julep of Violets, two ounces: Oxysaccharum simple, an ounce: Cinnamon water, half an ounce: Manus Christi, two drams: and applyed this Epithem to his Pulses: Take Rose-water, three ounces: Bu∣gloss, Scabious-water, each an ounce: Vinegar of Roses, half an ounce: juyce of Lemons, two drams and half: mix and make an Epi∣them.

12. On the fifth day he Coughed seldomer, yet with difficulty and pain: Take Dates, five: Jujubes, Sebestens, of each ten pair; Liquorice roots, an ounce and half: Maiden hair, an handful, with sugar boyl it thick: Let him take it often: let him Eat also Barley boyled, with Vinegar and Damask prunes, and a little thin Chicken Broth, he had Tablets of Diatra∣gacanth and juyce of Violets.

13. The sixth day, his Feaver remitted, but his Urine was very high, and because there was a pricking in his Breast and Shoulders, and his Belly troubled, I gave him another ounce of Manna in Broth: and he had eight stools af∣ter Dinner without pain, in somuch that he was restored thereby.

14. He took boyled Rice in Broth, and he used his syrup, and the oyntment for his Breast: he slept well.

15. On the tenth, day he was without a Fea∣ver or pain; his Cough, only remained, he con∣tinued his Syrup and Tablets.

16. On the eleventh, his Cough troubled him at Night, and he was Bound, I gave him another ounce of Manna, with Broth: And this Linctus: Take pouder of Diatragacanth frigidum, a dram: sugar Candy, two drams: with syrup of Liquorice, make a Lohoch: he gradually recovered of this Distemper: Plate∣rus. lib. 2. pa. 344.

CXVII. A Catarrh, a Disease of the Eyes go∣ing before.

1. This Gentlewoman complained of a Cloud before her Eyes, and she saw badly with the left Eye only, also had the same Cheek numb'd, which she said had been long so: hence I judged, that the Nerves in that part of the Brain were affected, she wept Tears, and had a Catarrh.

2. To drive the defluxion to the Nose, that ran through the great corner of the Eye, I or∣dered that small Hellebore roots should be put into the Nose, and they did good.

3. I purged her with syrup of Roses, of the Infusion of Sena, and Agarick, an ounce: Catholicon, half an ounce: Diaphenicon, a dram.

4. I ordered for five Doses an Apozem, as in a flegmatick Megrim, in my Golden Pra∣ctise: Take Fennel, &c. I took off the Es∣car, by force and put in a tent of Gentian.

5. The Jaw swelled again, and I ordered the last Cataplasm for the Aposteme under the Eye; the Apostem broak and to the other in the Corner, I applyed a Cataplasm, after an Emplaster that begins thus. Take Honey, &c.

6. She had only a Plaster upon the Ulcer without a Cataplasm, which first voided much matter, and afterwards became sound.

7. I ordered, that she should take my third Aromatick pouder in the Chapter of Palsies, in my Golden practise mentioned for three morn∣ings.

8. All was well, but because the Eye was red, and some matter did flow with Tears out of the great corner of the Eye, and her Eye-lids were glewed together after sleep, I ordered this: Take Pomegranate-peels, six drams, boyl them in Rose and Plantane-water, to four ounces: strain, add Blood Stone, two drams: white Vi∣triol, a scruple: Camphir, half a scruple: when it is used, add the Infusion of Fleabane seed, made in Rose-water: by this the Cure was perfected, for the sight Return'd and the pain and redness went away. Platerus, lib. 2. pag. 384.

CXVIII. A salt and thin Catarrh.

1. A Yong man having for three or four months been very much afflicted with a Ca∣tarrh, so as that he could never cease spitting, he came to me and desired my help:

2. I caused him first to be Purged three or four times with these pills: Take Pil. Aloe∣phanginae,, one dram and half: Pil. Cochiae, two drams and half: Oyl of Lavender, six drops: with a few drops of Liquid storax, make a mass of Pills for four doses.

3. Afterwards I ordered him to take of Laudanum Opiatum, three or four grains every night going to bed, for fourteen nights, after which I prescribed him Amber in fine pou∣der, to be taken half a dram at a time mixed with Conserve of Roses, and this to be done Morning and Evening for two or three Weeks.

4. Lastly, for his common constant drink he took a Decoction made of equall parts of Guajacum, Sasafras, China, and Sarsa, boyl∣ed in water a sufficient quantity, then strained, and bottled up with a little white Sugar and a Clove: By the use of these things, in some∣thing more then a months time, he became perfectly well. Ex M.S.S.R. Turneri. Ob∣serv. 37.

CXIX. A Catarrh almost desperate.

1. A certain Merchant was so much af∣flicted with the Catarrh, that his Recovery was despaired of among Physicians: I Cured him by purging him thrice with my Antimony, for three Mornings together.

2. And I gave him six Juleps prepared of the pectoral decoction, with the Extract of Lemons and Oranges, and the Extract of Peony with the spirit of Vitriol, and the fume of white Amber: these Medicines being all used, he was perfectly Recovered. Petrus Faber Ob∣serv. 87.

CXX. The Catarrh accompanied with pains of the Gout.

1. I Allow of an Issue in the left Arm and right Leg, for diverting the Serous humours, then the Belly to be made laxative by honey of Roses solutive and manna dissolved in the com∣mon Lenitive decoctions, with the leaves of Sena.

2. Afterwards the Humors are to be pre∣pared and the Obstructions are to be opened with Crystal of Tartar vitriolated, Magisteries of Coral and Pearls, salt of Wormwood, with the Broth of a Pullet.

3. Then the vitious humours are to be cast forth by the Infusion of the leaves of Sena, fresh Agarick trochiscated, and Rhubarb in Betony-water, to which add some of the drops of the spirit of Vitriol rectifyed, in the strain∣ing dissolve the Honey of Roses solutive and Manna.

4. But, if another form of Pills shall please more; I approve of Extractum Pil. Cochiae, Aureae, sine quibus, and the Pil. Panchymagogae Crollij.

5. The body being thus cleansed, the Brain is to be purged by taking in the pouder of To∣bacco, with the flowers of lilly Convally, and Marjoram prepared, to which should be ad∣ded a little Musk.

6. For strengthening the Brain, take the following things to wit, the Confection of the species Diambrae, Diamoschi Dulcis, Diapliris-archonticon, with Musk, white Amber, and the confection of Alkermes.

7. Here follows an excellent Cerecloth to be applyed to the Coronal suture: Take Labda∣num, styrax Calamita, Mastich and Am∣ber, with Resin dissolved in spirit of Wine, make a Cerecloth to be spread upon Lea∣ther.

8. The Stomach is to be also helped; I al∣low of the Pulvis Pepticus, to be taken after Meat: Take Coriander prepared, with the species Aromaticum Rosatum, Magisteries of Coral and Pearl, with a sufficient quantity of sugar, make a Tragea.

9. Then a Stomachical Cerecloth of Labda∣num and Tacamahacha, and for subduing all these Symptoms, make use of the Decocti∣on of Guajacum prepared with China.

10. This is to be done, if we look to the first, second and third qualities, because hot and dry things do amend and correct the colder temper of the Brain and Ventricle: whereas sharp and bitter things do Cut, atenuate and open the hu∣mors, and evacuates them with a Hydrotick and Diaphoretick violence by Sweats and the habit of the Body.

11. The former comforts, the members, and restores strength: or in the place thereof may be prepared a distillation of Lignum San∣ctum, China, Sarsa-parilla, Capital and an∣tipodagrick herbs. Thonerus, lib. 5. Con∣sult. 1.

CXXI. The Catarrh, with pain of the Loins, and an Atrophia of one of the Legs.

1. The Brain is to be dryed and purged, as also the Stomach and Belly; then I allow of oppening of the middle Vein; and I do not disapprove of an Issue in the left Arm, and right Leg.

2. For the Evacuation of the whole Body: Take the Cephalick pills, the Extract of pil. Cochiae, Aureae, sine quibus, Extractum Pan∣chymagoge Crollij.

3. The medicated wine: Take of the leaves of Betony, Bawm, Rosemary-flowers, Hyssop, Wormwood, Carduus Benedictus, of each one pugil. roots of Elecampane, Fennel, of each two drams: the leaves of Sena, ten drams: fresh Agarick trochiscated, three drams: choice Turbith, two drams: Jalap, two drams and half: Jujubes, Dates, of each half an ounce: Cream of Tartar, one dram and half: Ga∣langal the lesser, one dram: Cinnamon, one dram and half: Wine three pints: Bawm water, a pint: make a Bag.

4. The Body being well purged the Decocti∣on of lignum Sanctum, and Sarsa-parilla with a little of Lignum sassafras, will do well. Tho∣nerus, lib. 5. Consult. 7.

CXXII. A Catarrh with other symp∣toms.

1. There was an insensibleness and weakness of Memory, as also a languishing Appetite, with a stupor and cold in his Feet, which did ac∣company this Disease; all which did proceed from a cold and moist temperature of the Brain.

2. As to the Method of Cure, the flegma∣tick humors are to be Evacuated by phlegma∣gogues, the Brain and Stomach with the Ner∣vous kind, are to be heated and dryed; to ac∣complish which ends, the following Medica∣ments I count usefull.

3. First Cephalick Pills are to be taken for drawing away the flegm from the Head: Take pil. Cochiae, aureae, sine quibus, of each one scruple: Extractum Catholicum, six grains, with Betony-water make pills.

4. About the space of eight days after this medicated Wine is to be taken: Take the roots of Elecampane, Orrice, Fennel, of each two drams: the leaves of Betony, Hysop, Stae∣chas, Sage, Rosemary-flowers, Bawm, Car∣duus Benedictus, of each one pugil; the leaves of Sena, ten drams: fresh Agarick trochiscated, three drams: white Gum of Turbith, two drams: Mechoacan, two drams and half: Cream of tartar, one dram and half: Dates, Jujubes, of each half an ounce: Galangal the lesser, one dram: make a Bag and infuse them into three pints of Wine: Or rather in Hydromel to be taken every other Morning, about a quarter of a pint before Dinner.

5. For strengthening the Brain take the big∣ness of a Nutmeg of the following Confect: Take the Conserves of the flowers of Marjo∣ram, Sage, of each six drams: Staechas, Be∣tony, Rosemary, flowers, of each half an ounce: Myrobolans, Embelicks, Confected Chebs, of each two: confected Nutmegs, three drams: Citron peels, two drams: species Diambrae, dia∣moschi dulcis, of each two scruples: Diapliris∣arconticon

made with Musk, half a dram: Di∣anthos, one scruple with the syrup of the Conserves of Nutmeg; make a soft Electuary.

6. Or if it will please better in a more so∣led form: Take species Diambrae, diamoschi dulcis, Diapliris archonticon with Musk, of each two scruples: Confectio Alkermes, half a dram: the distilled Oyl of Nutmegs, six drops: Oyl of Amber Rectifyed four drops: fine sugar dis∣solved in Lavender-water, and black Che∣ry-water, four ounces: make a Confection in Rouls.

7. Every other Morning the hinder part of the Head and Neck was anointed with the fol∣lowing Balsam: Take Balsam of Marjoram and Amber, of each one dram: Oyl of Nut∣megs expressed, four scruples: the distilled Oyl of Sage, and Cloves, of each four drops: Musk, Ambergrise, of each 3 grains: mix them.

8. Afterwards, you must wear a Cap of the following things: Take the flowers of Marjo∣ram, Sage, staechas, Rosemary-flowers, of each one pugil: Lignum Aloes, one dram: Cloves, three scruples: white Amber, Gum Juniper, of each one scruple: styrax Calamita, half a dram: Troches Gallia moschata, half a scru∣ple: make a round Cap of red silk.

9. For the stupor of the hinder part of the Head and Neck you may Anoint with the Oyl of Myrrh and the Oyl of Gum Ammoniacum, made by dissolution in the white of an Egg, and hard pressed out, or melted per deliquium in∣to liquor.

10. For comforting the Stomach this Bal∣sam will do good: Take Balsam of Fennel two drams: the distilled Oyl of Mace, three drops: mix: and give it in Chickenbroth.

11. Outwardly let there be applyed Gum Tacamachacca, choice Labdanum, of each six drams: make a Sear-cloath.

12. If the disease be so stuborn as that it will not yeild to these, then make use of the decoction of lignum Sanctum with a little Sassafras. Thonerus, lib. 5. Cons. 12.

CXXIII. A Catarrh with a Cough.

1. In the beginning of this Disease I com∣mended the milder sort of Clysters, proceed∣ing by little and little to the use of those that are stronger.

2. Let him use frictions of the Back, Shoul∣ders, Arms and Leggs, then let him sprinkle upon the Head a Powder made of Cloves and Sandarack.

3. But if the distillation be more Urgent and vehement, I would exhibit in the Evening one scruple: half a ••••••m or two scruples, more or less, of Philonium with Conserve of Roses, or one Pill, or one and half: or two pills, cut into little peices, with Conserve of Roses, the de∣scription of which is as follows.

4. Take Masculine, Frankincense, juice of Liquorice, of each one dram: Opium, Saffron, Myrrh, of each one scruple: mix them with the syrup of white Poppies: and make little Pills, numb. 9. each pill, one dram: I have made use of these with singular advantage in troublesome Distillations from the Head and a great Cough, and I use them daily.

5. When the Catarrh seems to require it, the newest Treacle and Mithridate may be Ex∣hibited.

6. I have observed, that when the Catarrh has been so violent that the Sick has been in danger of Suffocation, that Vinegar being In∣fused has stopt the Impetuous violence of the defluxion, and has rendered to the Patient a more liberal Respiration. Reinerus Solenander Cons. 4. Sect. 3.

CXXIV. A Catarrh upon the Lungs with a continual Cough.

1. Take Cambogia, eight grains: Tartar vitriolated, four grains: the Oyl of Amber, three drops with syrup of Roses, solutive: make five pills: Guild them, they Evacuate profita∣bly serous and Catarrhus humours.

2. In the next place for attenuating the matter afflicting the Lungs, and for Expecto∣ration and dilatation of the Breast, let him use every Morning the following Tragaea: Take species Pleiresarchonticon, Diacumini, of each one dram and half: diareos Solomonis, Dia∣penideos, of each one dram: Foxes lungs pre∣pared, the flowers of Sulphur, of each half a dram: sperma Caeti, one scruple: white sugar

Candy, one ounce and half: or so much as is meet: make a Tragaea or powder, which is to be taken with the following syrups.

3. Take syrup of Pauls Betony, of scabious, of each one ounce: Lohoch of Colts foot, one ounce and half: Julep of violets one ounce: Oyl of Fennel, two drops: mix them, and let him take every night of the pouder of Haly so much spoken of by the Antients, and Corrected and made better by Forestus and by me found ex∣perimentally Usefull.

4. Take the seeds of white Poppy, one dram and half: gum Tragacanth, Arabick, meal of Orobus, of each one dram and half: the seeds of Althaea, Purslane, Cucumbers, Melons, Citruls and Cotton-seeds, of each two ounces and half: the Ashes of water-Crabs, white Coral burnt, Amber, Liquorish, of each one dram and half: sugar-penides, the weight of them all, mix them and make a pouder, and let him take it with the syrup of Jujubes and Poppies, of each one ounce and half: Julep of Violets, ten drams.

5. Every other day let him make use of these preservative Rouls against a Consump∣tion or wasting: Take fox lungs prepared, the flowers of Sulphur prepared, of each half a dram: old sugar of Roses, one dram and half: Pine-nuts, sweet Almonds blanched, of each one dram: sugar Penides, dissolved in the waters of Pauls Betony and Scabious, of each a sufficient quantity: mix and make Rouls.

6. For the same Intention the following Li∣niment is directed: Take Ʋnguentum Resump∣tivum, three drams: Oyl of sweet Almonds, Oyl of Violets, of each two drams: Mucilage of the seeds of Althaea, Tragacanth, (extracted, with the water of Violets) of each one dram: Saffron bruised, half a scruple: Musk, three grains: with a sufficient quantity of Wax, make a Liniment.

7. But if his Cough be very troublesome, he must take two spoonfuls Morning and Even∣ing of the following mixture: Take Oxymel of Squills, three drams: Aqua vitae, well Recti∣fyed, Aniseed-water, spirit of Juniper, of each one ounce: species Diaireos Solomonis, half a dram: Oyl of Anise, five drops: Laudanum, three grains: choice Musk, two grains, white sugar Candy, three drams: mix them well, and strain taking the straining off at one time: he may take over and above one Tabulet of species Diatra∣gacanthi frigidi. Jo. Petrus Lotichius, Obs. 1. cap. 1. lib. 3.

CXXV. A Catarrh falling upon the Sto∣mach.

1. The Catarrh is a moist vapour which assaulteth the Head, and afterwards falleth down again into the Stomach, where it In∣grosseth and Corrupteth, this moisture hath its beginning of the moisture of the Lungs, and untill such time as the Lungs be discharg∣ed thereof, the Catarrh will continue in its force.

2. This Disease reigneth move in Flegmatick and Melancholy Bodies, than in any of other Constitutions; such as are troubled with it, are not long lived, because their Lungs consume by little and little, and thereupon they are trou∣bled with the Ptisick, and consequently they perish, if they be not quickly Relieved.

3. Take Pulmonaria and Sena, that is fresh and new: Infuse them in wine and water over a small or gentle Fire, till the wine have drawn out the Vertue; then strain it, and put thereun∣to our Quintessence, and keep it close in a glass: Let the Patient drink thereof every Morn∣ing three ounces luke warm, for twenty days together, let him Eat good nourishing Meats.

4. If the Patient be weak you shall give him new-laid Eggs, and good White wine: If the humidity be perceived not to be quite expel∣led and evacuated, then give him our Aro∣matico, afterwards comfort him again with Restauratives and Cordials, to make him strong.

5. This method of curing this Disease diffe∣reth from the common course Physicians take, who would Cure it by Diet, Bleeding, Mollify∣ing Liniments, and by causing them to spit, and such like; which are means rather to aug∣ment then diminish the Catarrh. Phiora∣vant.

LONDON, Printed for Th. Dawks, and L. Curtiss.

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