Iatrica, seu, Praxis medendi, The practice of curing being a medicinal history of above three thousand famous observations in the cure of diseases, performed by the author hereof : together with several of the choicest observations of other famous men ... : wherein for the most part you will find 1. the constitution of the body of the sick, 2. the symptoms predominant, 3. the cause of the disease, what? 4. the exact method which was taken in the cure, 5. an exact account of the medicines exhibited, with the order of their exhibition, various doses and success thereupon ... / perform'd by William Salmon ...

Observations from other Authors.

XXII. A most excellent Oyntment against the Palsie.

1. A most Illustrious noble Man, being fre∣quently accustomed to swim, coming out of the water after swiming, towards the Even∣ing he felt his Body to be convulsed, and a while after he found himself deprived of all motion in his Hands and Feet.

2. Being brought home, he calls Physicians to advise, who constantly averr that the cold∣ness of the water had cast him into a Palsie, and they had reason so to Judg; For the cause foregoing did argue that it was so, For cold water weakens the Brain, thickens the Spi∣rits, renders them slow to motion, straitens the Chanels and the passages whereby the Spirits flow into the sensitive parts, and many times extinguishes the inbred fire of the Nerves; as Heurnius a learned Master of our Art relates, lib. 5. Aphorism. Com. 17. happened to a no∣table swimmer in the River of Seine at Paris, who having twice swam over the said River, the third time as he was crossing the same, he pe∣rished in the midst of the Chanel.

3. The Physicians having in the first place appointed an exquisite Diet for the person aforesaid, they prescribed for him sundry pur∣gations, such as might both strenghen and withal draw out the cold humor.

4. They apply fomentations to the Marrow

of the Back and also to the palsied parts: Like∣wise they apply Oyntments made of hot Gums, Spices and Oyls. But all these things doing no good at all, he made tryal of natural Baths: Bu•• when these and sweating drinks made of Ebony would do no good, the Disease was given over by Physicians as incurable.

5. Being sent for, I provided a remedy for so great a malady, by the help whereof I have healed many (by Gods blessing) that were trou∣bled with an universal and particular Palsie: this being applyed a month together, he was freed from his Palsie and restored to his per∣fect health. The said Medicament is thus made.

6. Take Sage, sweet-Marjoram, Bays, Be∣tony, Rosemary, Origanum, Calamint, Stae∣chas, Marjoram, wild Time, of each half a handful: roots of Acorus, new Orris, of each an ounce and half: Bay-berries, Pellitory of Spain, Cubebs, Nutmegs, the three Peppers, of each half a dram: flesh of Squills, an ounce: roots of wild Cucumbers, two drams: Ground∣pine, Germander, of each a pugil: live Sul∣phur powdered, half an ounce: Oyl of Castore∣um, half a pound: Oyl of Bays, of Rue, of each two ounces: Aqua vitae, half a pint: Orange flower-water, three ounces: the stron∣gest-Wine, a quart: boyl all these till the Wine is consumed, to the strained liquor add Sagape∣num, Opopanax, Bdellium, of each two drams: Castoreum, two drams: Mace, Nutmegs, Sto∣rax, Cloves, Lignum Aloes, of each two drams: long Pepper, half a dram: Bal∣sam, two ounces: Oyl of Liquid Amber, one ounce: Ʋnguentum Martiatum, Aregon, Agrippae, of each an ounce: Oyl of Tiles, of Turpentine, of each two ounces: Oyl of Mace, of lignum Guajacum, of each one ounce: Oyl of the Pepers, of Rosemary, of Anise, of Salt, Angelica, of Sulphur, of Thyme, of each an ounce: Oyl of Euphorbium, an ounce and half: grease of a wild Cat, Goose grease, of each two ounces: Badgers grease three drams: Vi∣pers grease, a dram: Oyl of Foxes, an ounce: Marrow of a Cows leg, two drams: juice of Dwarf-Elder, Sage, Bawm, of each two ounces: mix all and with a sufficient quantity of Wax melted in the foresaid Oyls; reduce them to the form of an Oyntment, of a middle consistency, Zacutus Lusitanus, lib. 1. Observ. 34.

XXIII. A Palsy after Child-birth.

1. Though the Palsy be a Disease bred of cold and clammy Juyce, yet it somtimes ari∣ses from an humor somwhat hot; in which case all Physicians grant Blood-letting to be necessary.

2. But if the Palsy arise after Child-birth, the menstrual Blood being suppressed, out of what Part Blood is to be drawn, those that write of Womens Diseases do not determine; although it is a doubtful Question and full of difficulties.

3. I remember that I have seen Women that have had a real Palsy in their Legs, when after Child birth their Courses have not flowed in such a measure as might answer to the fulness of their Blood.

4. These Women being taken with a burning Feaver, the Physicians tormented with Purga∣tions and local Remedies applyed to the Parts affected, and exceeding hot Baths, being ex∣treamly affraid to let any blood.

5. For, if Blood be taken from the Arm, it suppresses their Courses, if from their Feet, the Blood will be drawn to the Parts affected, and the humors rushing violently down, they make the Disease worse.

6. But because this Disease took its original from a vapourous matter, transmitted from the Womb to the original of the Nerves, breed∣ing in them an obstruction, stopping the way, by which the animal Spirits descend, and hin∣dering the sense and motion of the lower Parts, and she had not been duly purged after her Child∣birth; and the Feaver hence arising was urgent, and the Woman being ruddy, of a musculous and well compacted Body, and having broad Veins full of Blood, I boldly took a good quanti∣ty of Blood from her right Ankle; after which Evacuation, the cause of the obstruction being taken away, she began to move her Feet; and so being let blood again in her other Foot, her Legs recovered their sense and motion. Za∣cutus Lusitanus, Lib. 1. Observ. 35.

XXIV. A Palsy in a Man of seventy years of age.

1. A certain lusty and strong Souldier, being in the seventieth year of his age, having in the Eastern Countries served forty years in the Wars; and consequently being much wasted and broken with hard marching and labour, worn out with watchings and stricken in years, he seemed of a thin Body and spare of Flesh; yet his Body was musculous, his Colour fresh, his Veins large and full of Blood, and as himself related he had during his past Life been trou∣bled with few Diseases, and those gentle, which commonly were terminated and cured with bleeding at the Nose; to which he was subject at the approach of the Spring: all which pro∣ceeded from the abundance of Blood, as his hot and moist Complexion declared.

2. This Man was taken with a Palsy on his left Side, which arose as it appears from what had been said, from the plenty of Blood ob∣structing, and the moisture thereof slackning his Nerves: for he had a deep Redness in his Face, and he voided red Spittle mixed with snotty Flegm, and that without any Cough or straining.

3. Being called to him, although in regard of his age, the Disease seemed incurable, or at least it would continue long, yet I entred upon the Cure in this manner; having in the first place injected an emollient Clyster, I drew Blood from the Basilica Vein of his right Arm.

4. And a great Company of Remedies being prepared to attenuate, Heat, and strengthen; visiting him in the Evening, he told me, he found some sense in his palsied Arm and Leg.

5. I growing bolder, though he was in years, opened a Vein again on the following day, and putrifyed Blood being voided, he said, he had his Feeling perfectly in his Arm: For which cause, since he was better and his bodily Forces were more vigorous, the Burthen being taken off, and the Passages being opened, being let blood again the next day, he began to stir his palsied Mem∣bers.

6. And lastly, after the fourth blood-letting, without any external Medicament applyed to the Parts, by the motion of his Arm and Leg it appeared that he was perfectly cured. Zacu∣tus Lusitanus, Lib. 1. Observ. 36.

XXV. A Palsy of the Eye-lids.

1. A certain Person travelling in the depth of Winter through the Snow, fell into a Palsy of his Eye lids; for they lost their sense, insomuch that he could not move either his upper or lower Eye-lids; for they stuck so closs together, that they could not be parted but with an Instru∣ment, or with a Mans Nails, for him to see.

2. This Man after general Remedies respect∣ing his whole Body and Head; and diverse particular Applications, was chiefly helped by an Ointment made of Balsam mixt with Aqua Vitae. Zacutus Lusitanus, Lib. 1. Observ. 59.

XXVI. A Palsy of the Tongue cured by ope∣ning the Veins under the Tongue.

1. The Flesh of the Tongue is soft, rare, lax like a Spunge, which is covered with a very thin Membrane, common to the Mouth and Palat, into which the Nerves of the third and fourth conjugation are disseminated.

2. These being palsied, and the fault being communicated from the Brain, viz. the way being intercepted and stopped by thick Blood, and the free Passage both of the moving and sen∣sitive Faculty being hindered, a certain young Man fell into a Palsy of the whole Tongue; for it wholly lost both Tast, Motion and Speech.

3. This Man tryed many Remedies, which are wont to be contrived for an universal Pal∣sy. These things being done, he had an Issue made in the Nape of his Neck, and drank a De∣coction of Ebony many days together.

4. He took many times corroborating Medi∣caments, Apozems, Tablets, Opiats: to the hin∣der Part of his Neck, and behind his Ears he ap∣plyed diverse Ointments, these things profited nothing.

5. But he being plethorick and strong, and his Cheeks being red, I caused him to bleed twice in the Veins under the Tongue, encouraged thereto by the Authority of Avicenna, 6. 3. Tract. 1. Cap. 7.

6. And if it be conceived that Blood and Moisture are predominant in the Body, let the

Veins of his Tongue be opened, and apply Cup∣ping-Glasses to his Chin, &c.

7. This being practised, the Patient grew better, for the Part being refreshed, venti∣lated and assisted by the help of those Medica∣ments wherewith the Tongue was washed, t dissolves and dissipates the subject humor, and the Patient recovered Sense, Motion, and Speech. Zacutus Lusitanus, Lib. 1. Observ. 76.

XXVII. A Palsy of the Gullet coming upon a burning Feaver, is cured by drinking of Wine.

1. Dioscorides the admirable Interpreter of the nature of all things, Lib. 5. Cap. 6. post Princip. does most plainly aver, That Wine is the most safe Antidote against all Poysons in the World; they, to wit, Wines, saith he are good against Venoms which kill by Exulcerations.

2. A certain strong Woman fell into a con∣tagious spotted Feaver, having her Tongue black, burned, and like Soot in Colour, con∣tinually crying out for Drink, and intollerable hot, this Woman on the eleventh day becoming dumb, was taken with a difficulty in her swallowing, so that she could eat neither so∣lid nor liquid things.

3. The antient Physicians have told us, That this Disease proceeds from an adust and fiery heat in burning Feavers, by reason of the dry∣ness of the external Coat and the transverss Fi∣bres, wherewith the Gullet or Pharynx is inter∣woven; for which cause, they, by reason of their dryness, cannot purge themselves, so as is requi∣site in the swallowing of Meat and Drink.

4. The Original of this Disease being dis∣cerned, we provide Lotions and Ointments for her Fauces and Neck, which being applyed ex∣ternally and internally, might moisten the Part; and amongst the chief, we used a Bath of Goats-Milk with Oyl of Roses, and we did all other things, which are fit to bridle the Acrimony of Choler, and to help an inward Inflamation.

5. After which things she being worse, and without Pulse, lay speechless, as it were and ready to die the same hour, with a gastly Counte∣nance; she used no Food for the space of ten days, nor had any Benefit from nourishing Cly∣sters, which if peradventure they were at any time injected, presently she let them go again, her vital Spirit being almost consumed, with an exceeding hot Feaver, did at length cool, to use the words of Galen, Lib. 6. Epidem. Sect. 4. Com. 29. destitude of all help, she lay like a dead Carkass, tumbled down to the feet of the Bed, her extream Parts being cold, her Pulse very weak, her Lips blew, as if she had been breathing her last.

6. What to do to her in this Agony, I was quite to seek: I gave her strong Wine to drink, she refused it; I caused it to be squirted into her Mouth with a Syringe, whereby it came to pass that some drops went into her Stomach against her Will.

7. With this small quantity of Drink, which exceeded not half an ounce in a day, or at least with the fragancy and odour of the Wine, being recreated, she began to open her Eyes and to know the By-standers.

8. Being made more chearful, I gave her more of the said Wine to drink; conveighing the same into her Mouth by a Silver-Pipe: from this small quantity of Wine, by little and little in eight days space, we rose to a very great quantity, so that every day she drank a pint or more, whereas she had not been accustomed to drink Wine before.

9. She now becoming stronger, would chew a bit of Bread dipped in Wine, at which time she began to pronounce all her words plainly, being now more smooth, comly and fatter than before; in stead of Water, she was content only to drink Wine, which she drank in abundance without measure, by the Force and Efficacy whereof, her Stomach being strengthned, which through the malice of the Venom, was as it were mortifyed; Galen, Lib. 6. Aporism. 3. the Fibres of her Gullet being strengthned, the de∣structive and deadly quality of the humor being vanquished and overcome, which had impaired the Organs of swallowing, and all the Bowels in a manner; it came to pass that she whom all the Diligence of the Attendants, nor the accurate Care of Physicians, nor any kind of Medica∣ments could help, so that she lay for dead, without Speech, without any Pulse, without Sense,

breathing out her Soul amongst her Kindred and Allies, yet by the help of the merciful God, and of Nature, rousing her self up, and only by the use of Wine she began to revive.

10. So great is the Force of Wine, such it's Efficacy, in recreating an exhausted Body, to the drinking whereof wild Creatures and Beasts themselves are naturally inclined, wherewith delighted, holpen, and in extream weariness re∣created, and that for many causes, which are acurately and most eloquently cited in the Store-houses of Authors; of Forrainers by Lae∣lius Bistiola, Tom. 2. horarum subsesivar. Lib. 4. Cap. 3. of those of his Country by the most eloquent Canonberius Antuarpiensis, Lib. 2. de Vini Facultatibus admirandis. Zacutus Lusitanus, Lib. 1. Observ. 93.

XXVIII. A Palsy of the Sphincter-Muscle cured by Ebony.

1. It is elgantly said by Avicen, 1. 4. Tract. 2. Cap. 2. That from killing acute Feavers the Patients seldom escape without Contraction of a Member.

2. An honest Matron was sick of a most ma∣lignant Feaver, from which through the Bles∣sing of the Almighty upon the endeavours of the Physicians, she was delivered. When she recovered, she felt the Excrements of her Belly came away against her Will, and she confessed, she could not shut her Fundament, nor contract the Spincter-Muscle thereof.

3. This Malady did, as I supposed arise from the debility of native Heat, wasted away by the foregoing Feaver, and the abundance of a cold Humor falling down to the Sphincter: For by means of the foregoing deadly Disease, her for∣ces were decayed, and her digestion weak; for she had no Colour, was lean, and could scarce∣ly go.

4. Remedies are prescribed; a gentle Pur∣gation, Fomentations, Washings and Fumiga∣tions are applyed to her Fundament, the Ma∣lady gave way to no Remedies.

5. In conclusion, Sweats being raised with a Decoction of Ebony for twenty days together, she retained her Excrements a longer space than formerly; lastly, applying this Plaister to the Os Sacrum, she was perfectly cured.

6. Take Emplastrum Viperinum, Conforta∣tivum Vigonis, Gummi Tacamahaca, of each half an ounce: Oyls of Bays, of Angelica, of Castoreum, of Costus, of Aniseed, of Turpen∣tine, of Rosemary, of Pepper, of each half an ounce: with Wax make a Plaster according to Art, and spread it upon a Wolfs Skin.

7. I remember that long since I cured by na∣tural Baths a Palsy of the Arse-Gut in a certain old Man, whose Excrements came away against his Will, which proceeded from a cruel Epi∣lepsy: For after that it had miserably torment∣ed him for a Month together; being attended with most greivous Symptoms, it ended in a Palsy of his Arm and Arse-Gut.

8. Nor should you think this strange; for Ga∣len taught the same 4. Acut. 27. Avicen con∣firm'd 1. 3. Tract. 5. Cap. 8. And as the Apo∣plexy turns to the Palsy, so the Epilepsy in many turns to the Palsy, &c. This is confirmed by Erastus, Lib. 4. Disput. contra Paracel∣sum; and by Salius ad Cap. 19. Altomar.

9. For the Apoplexy doth very frequently turn to the Palsy, because the cause hereof is much greater, the Obstruction being confirm∣ed and hard to remove, and the Brain languish∣ing; and therefore it can neither discuss the thick Humor, nor transmit the same to places ordained for Excretion, and contrary causes do frequently happen in the Epilepsy.

10. Somtimes, though seldom, if the Epilep∣sy be greivous and afflicts the Patient with fre∣quency of Fits, and is near of Kin to the Apo∣plexy, it ends in a Palsy, as Costaeus in Com. Avicen learnedly explained the matter.

11. Wherefore frequently the Apoplexy, somtimes the Epilepsy ends in a Palsy: with this distinction that Contradiction is solved in Ga∣len, who, Vallesius saith, doth manifestly con∣tradict himself. Lib. de locis manifeste pug∣nantibus contradict. 6. Whereas thus he is to be understood in 4. de loc. 2. saying, That only an Apoplexy turns to a Palsy. See Amasus, 4. Cen. 22. Zacutus Lusitanus, Lib. 2. Obs. 158.

XXIX. Of the Palsy in Arms and Legs.

1. A certain worthy Gentleman fell into a

Palsy of both his Arms, his Hands, his Fingers, and Feet: to whom being called, I observed that this Disease sprang from too much Reple∣tion; wherefore I fell upon this following brief methode of Cure.

2. Th first day, I gave him an ounce of my Aqua Benedicta, with as much fair Wa∣ter mingled therewith. This Potion made him Vomit much Cholerick and Flegmatick matter.

3. On the third day, I gave him a dram of Extract of Esula, in four ounces of Pea's-broth: which being mixed, strained, and pres∣sed out, he drank in the Morning; and he was orderly purged.

4. On the fifth day, he began by my advice, to use a Decoction of Sarsaparilla, prepared after this manner: Take Sarsaparilla brui∣sed, one ounce: infuse it twenty four hours in Water and Wine, of each one pint and half: and boyl, it half away. Of this he took in the Morning, in his bed, seven ounces hot, and being well covered with Cloaths, he did sweat plenti∣fully a long time together.

5. After this sufficient and very proper Sweating; I opened his Vena Basilica with great success.

6. His Diet was drying, and moderately heating; after all this he began to grow well, and to recover the perfect Motion of those parts, which had been Palsied. Martinus Rulandus; Cent. 1. Cur. 3.

XXX. Of the Palsy in a very aged Man.

1. One John Fux, of the Village of Alte∣pain, being seventy five years old, was taken with the Palsy; for his right Arm was depri∣ved both of Sense and Motion; which grievi∣ous Disease was accompanied with pain in the Stomach, loathing of Meat; and difficulty of Breathing.

2. For the Cure of which Symptoms, I be∣gan this following Method; first, I purged his Breast, Stomach, and whole Body with this fol∣lowing Potion: Take of the Decoction of Sena, three ounces: Benedicta Laxativa, one dram: Extract of Esula, one scruple: Ginger, ten gra••ns: mix them, this I gave him in the Morning fasting, which purged him very well, and, he was much the better.

3. His Body being well purged for five days together, he took by my advice the quantity of a Pease of this following Pouder, which caused him to sneez often and to void much thick and clammy Snevil out of the Ventricles of the Brain; the Pouder was thus made.

4. Take Darnel, Nigella-seeds, white Hel∣lebor-root, of each one scruple: Marjoram, Rosemary, Sage, of each half a dram: Musk, two grains: make all into very fine Pouder.

5. His Diet was spare, drying, attenuating and moving Urine: his Table-Drink was Wine, wherein Rosemary had been steeped, also eve∣ry Morning he drank half an ounce of Aqua Vitae, wherein Rosemary had been also steep∣ed.

6. The Original likewise of the Nerves and his whole Arm were many times rubbed with hot Cloaths: And so by these few Remedies, fit for an old Man, his Arm, beyond all expecta∣tion within the space of seven days, recovered its sense and motion, to God only be immortal Praise. Martinus Rulandus, Cent. 2. Cur. 54.

XXXI. Of the Palsy in a Gentle-Woman from drinking Water.

1. A certain Gentle-Woman, who for the recovery of her Health, took a Journey for Bristol; for she thought she was afflicted with the Stone, for which she drank St. Vincents-Well Water too greedily, to the quantity of eighteen pints a day, so that thereby cooling her Body too much, she fell into a Palsy.

2. She afterwards went to the Bath, where being purged, and using the Bath, she was re∣stored; returning home in rainy tempestuous Weather, that Night she was assaulted with the Mother, with Fainting and a light Palsy on the left Side, to whom being called I helped by the following things.

3. Take Aloes lucid, two drams: Agarick trochiscated new made, Rhubarb, of each one dram: the Barks of Caper roots, Winterian-Cinnamon, Tamarisk, of each one scruple: the Fecula of the roots of Briony and Aron, of e••ch half a scruple: Castor, one dram and half:

Cream of Tartar, half a dram: Spirit of Am∣ber, four grains: with Syrup of Fumetory compound, a sufficient quantity: make Pills number six of one dram. Of which she took three at Night when she went to bed, which gave her four stools the next day.

4. For the Wind of her Stomack: Take Spe∣cies Diambrae, one dram: the Oyls of Sage chy∣mical, of Nutmegs, of Cloves, of each four drops: Sugar dissolved in Rose-Water, two ounces: make Rowls to be taken after Meat.

5. For the Palsy: Take Spirit of Rosema∣ry, Oyl of Amber, of each an equal part: with which her Neck was gently anointed.

6. For Fainting: Take Species Plerisarchon∣ticon, half an ounce: fine Sugar, two ounces: mix them. Dose half a spoonful, this delivered her both from her fainting and trembling at Heart, with which she had been often troubled; it is a Pouder worth Gold, which I always car∣ry about with me.

7. She used also this Decoction: Take Gua∣jacum, eight ounces: Bark of the same, Rose∣mary, Sassafras, Sarsaparilla, of each one ounce: Betony, Sage, Lavender, Germander, of each one pugil: roots of Elecamparte, Peony, Orrice, Citron Peels dryed, of each one ounce: Spring-Water, six pounds: infuse them for four and twenty hours in a hot place, after boyl them in a close Vessel; then straining, sweeten it with Su∣gar, and aromatize it with Species Diambrae, half a dram: She took six ounces of it in the Morning and sweat, and as much at four a clock in the Afternoon, without sweating.

8. She had Clysters framed of the common Decoction and Carminative-seeds, to which we added Holland-Pouder, she used also Ciprus-Turpentine framed into Pills very often, and thus was she delivered from all these, and also the Danger of Death. Hall, Cent. 2. Obs. 76.

XXXII. Of a Palsy in an aged Man.

1. There was prescribed for the Palsy, in a very aged Man the following things: Take Oyl of Foxes, two ounces: of Amber, two drams: mix them. With it anoint the whole Spine from the Nape of the Neck to the Coxis, every third day.

2. The resolved Parts, with those near, were anointed with Oyl of Castor, one ounce, and Spirit of Wine, at pleasure.

3. Take candied Ginger, beat it into a soft Electuary with Syrup of Wood-Sorrel. Dose half an ounce every day in the Morning; at o∣ther times, oft in a day he took the Antepilep∣tick of Langius, with Crums of Bread, and som∣times Oyl of Amber, six or seven drops, with a knob of Sugar.

4. Vesicatories were applyed to each Should∣er, and kept open.

5. Take Pil. Aloephanginae, one scruple: Extractum Rudii, half a scruple: Castoreum, three grains: with Oxymel, make four Pills to be taken twice a week, or at pleasure.

6. He had sneezing Pouder, but seldom used it: Take Aqua Epileptica Langii, three oun∣ces: Spirit of Castor, one ounce: the Syrup of the Flowers of Cow-slips and Staechas, one ounce: to be taken at need.

7. Take White-Wine-Vinegar, a pint: Mu∣stard, two spoonfuls: Pepper finely poudred, a spoonful: Honey, three spoonfuls: make a Gar∣garism: use six spoonfuls Morning and Night, three days before the new and full of the Moon. Hall, Cent. 3. Observ. 23.

XXXIII. A Palsy or Resolution of the low∣er Parts.

1. A Maid marriagable, returning with her Sister and others to Basil from a Town hard by; riding behind a Man, by a shot from another, was made Paralytick in the lower Parts from the middle of the Back, insomuch that she could move neither Hand nor Foot, but was sense∣less, and was so brought home.

2. The Chyrurgion found the Wound in the middle of the Back, which he dressed, suppo∣sing it to be a Fall from the Horse, but when he found no Defect above, and all the lower Parts were loose and stupid, he and the Woman used diverse means, among others, they used Stuphs for the Feet, from which arose such a hot Vapour, because she felt no burning by rea∣son of the numness, that her Feet and Legs were black and burnt all over to the Hips and swol∣len, as if the skin had been scalded.

3. I being sent for, asked the first cause, she said, when she heard the report of a Gun, which was shot off by one that travell'd with them, she felt a Pain at that moment of time, as if her Back had been touched, and suddenly fainted, and knew not whether she fell or was held by her Freinds, till she came to her self.

4. I looked upon the Wound on the right side of the Back, about the eighth or ninth Ver∣tebrae, and went into the Marrow of the Bone turning: It was exactly round in the Skin, and grew deep, no sign of Contusion being about it: I supposed it to be from the shot, and com∣manded her Cloaths to be brought, which with her Smock had a round hole; I determined that the Wound was by the Gun shot, and that the Marrow was hurt.

5. And the Chyrurgions and others were of my Opinion, especially when by the Probe they found that part of the Vertebrae was brok∣en off.

6. Now ten days were passed since the hurt was first, in which she complained not before of any hurt in the upper part, and she began to be worse, and to vomit, and to complain of heat above in her Back-bone, Head-ach, and Cramp about her Neck.

7. For these we gave Remedies: as for the Wound, prognosticating in the mean while that it was incurable, as it streight appeared; for the twentieth day after the Mischance she died.

8. And because some doubted whether it was from a Fall or a Gun-shot, though it was ma∣nifest that she fell not from the Horse, but was held by him that rid before her, after the Gun went off and she fainted, therefore the Bullet must needs be in her Body, because there was no passage out.

9. Therefore in regard, after opening her Body, we found no Bullet in the Wound, which went under the Vertebra, we took out part of the Back-bone, and opened right against the place where the Wound was, and found a lead∣en Bullet that broke through the spinal Marrow and stuck in the body of the Vertebra; the Bul∣let was flat where it touched the Bone, as I have seen in others that touched the Bone, and had not penetrated it through. Platerus, Obs. Lib. 1. Pag. 129.

XXXIV. A Palsy in the Tongue that hin∣dred Speech.

1. An old Merchant after an Apoplectick Fit, remained Paralytick upon one Side; and had the Palsy in his Tongue; he was cured after a sort, and could walk again, the Palsy stil remaining in his Tongue: he could not speak that you might understand him, and now his Disease was old.

2. I being requested to help him, because I would purge him before I used Topicks, I gave these Pills: Take Pil. Cochiae, and Fetidae, of each a scruple: with Honey of Squills make Pills.

3. Afterwards I advised him to use these following three or four times in a Month: Take Agarick-Troches, two drams: gummy Turbith infused in Hydromel, half a dram: Myrrh, Sarcocol infused in juyce of Roses, of each two scruples: Castor, a scruple and half: Mastick, Sal-Gem, of each a scruple: A∣loes, half an ounce: with Honey of Squills make a Mass.

4. Let him often in the Morning chew this: Take Cubebs, Nutmegs, Mustard seed, of each a dram: Cloves, Galangal, long Pepper, of each half a dram: Salt an ounce: with Wax make a Masticatory. Then let him wash his Mouth with salt water of pickled Olives.

5. And he anointed his Nostrils with this Ointment to divert the matter: Take Troches of Alhandal, Diagrydium, of each a dram: white Hellebor, a scruple: Castor, half a scru∣ple: with Honey of Squills, make an Oint∣ment.

6. Let the hinder part of his Head and Neck shaved be anointed with this: Take Oyl of Pep∣per, of Euphorbium, of each an ounce and half: with red Wax make a Liniment.

7. After he had used these for a time, he licked often the Electuary of Honey of Squills and Rosemary; he washed his Mouth with this and gargled: Take Nutmegs, an ounce: Ga∣langal, Costus, of each half an ounce: Ginger, two drams: Mustard seed, three drams: boyl them in Wine and Honey to wash the Mouth.

8. He used a good Diet, which I ordered

and Baths for sweating, and that he should en∣deavour to speak: thus though he could not plainly speak, yet he speak so that he might be understood. Platerus, Obs. Lib. 1. Pag. 133.

XXXV. A Palsy in the Tongue that hindred Speech, and in the Fingers.

1. A Preacher in his old age had his Face swollen, with great Bladders full of yellow mat∣ter, he cut them off and they filled again, a lit∣tle after he found an Impediment, when he be∣gan to speake in his pronunciation, and he mo∣ved his Fingers, and when he laid hold on any thing with his right Hand, as his Pen to write, it was weak. And on the Thigh on the same side, there was a Bladder full of yellow matter, as before in his Face.

2. All these Accidents ceased, only his Speech was a little faltering, which troubled him most, because it was taken notice of when he preached.

3. He desired my Counsel, because he had used little Physick; I prescribed these light but efficacious Remedies, he drank this Wine made new, because it was Vintage: Take Ground-Pine dryed, half an ounce: Sage, Worm-wood, of each two drams: Rosemary-Flowers, Prim∣roses, of each a dram: let them work in the Wine, he drank often of it.

4. And because he could not swallow Pills, I ordered this Potion to purge him, it is gentle, least by working strongly, it move the deflu∣ction, and cause it anew, as I have often obser∣ved it in the Palsy and Gout: Take Rhubarb, four scruples: Mechoacan, a dram and half: Sena, two drams: infuse them in the aforesaid Wine of Ground-Pine, strain and add Syrup of Roses solutive, an ounce.

5. He took a Bolus somtimes in the Morn∣ing of Ground-Pine and Sage boyled in Honey and preserved; and drank after it a little Rose∣mary and Thym-Water.

6. And used this Masticatory: Take Cu∣bebs, a dram: long Pepper, half a dram: Nutmegs, a dram and half: Mastick, a dram: Angelica seed, half a dram: Mustard-seed, and Water-Cr••sses, of each a scruple: Euphor∣bium, three g••ains: with Wax make a Masti∣catory to chew.

7. He washed his Mouth often with Rose∣mary-Wine distilled, and rubbed his Tongue with Mustard, and washed it with Wine. Pla∣terus, Observ. Lib. 1. Pag. 135.

XXXVI. A Palsy and Convulsion.

1. An eminent Physician of Frontinia was afflicted the foregoing Autumn with a very long lasting and double Tertian, which continued to the beginning of Winter, he was of a melancho∣ly Complexion, being forty years old, he had fed in Lent upon bad Diet: also had been troubled with grievous Passions of Mind.

2. After Easter he began to be troubled with a Catarrh falling upon his left Shoulder-blade, where he felt Pain; a few days after he fell into a painful imminution of Motion and Sense in all Parts almost, but especially in his Legs and Thighs.

3. Moreover painful stretchings happened by Fits in the said Parts; so that the Toes of his Feet were contracted, and the Muscles near his Groins were streched like Cords.

4. In his upper Parts, especially his Arms, he could stir himself more freely: but in all Parts, his Sense was obtuse and dull, so that he affirmed, he had little or no Feeling in his Nose and Face.

5. He voided at his Mouth a thin humor, which he said tasted sharp and harsh like Vitriol; every day his Feaver was exasperated, and du∣ring the exacerbation, the tension of his Mus∣cles, his Fluxion, and other Symptoms were en∣creased; also his Breast was very much strait∣ned, so that he seemed to be stifled.

6. At the beginning of this Malady, he was twice let blood and twice purged, and then went to the Balerucan Baths; where he was four times put into the Bath for four days to∣gether, and had his Head washed, to no pur∣pose.

7. Being returned from the Bath, he took my advice; now I judged that this Disease of his proceeded from a wheyish humor flowing from his Brain into the Marrow of his Back, and all the body of the Nerves, and that the said wheyish humor was first gathered in his Hypochondria, especially in the Meseraick Veins,

where a great quantity of melancholy humor was contained, bred of foregoing causes.

8. So that I conceived this Disease of his was an hypochondriacal affection, whose Symptoms were that same Palsy and imperfect Convulsion, bred of a wheyish humor, shed into the afore∣said Parts.

9. An Argument whereof was both the me∣lancholick constitution of the Patient, as also the flowing of such an humor from his Mouth in great quantity, likewise the Feaver where∣with in a manner he was afflicted continually; and as the Feaver encreased, all the Symp∣toms encreased, when as nevertheless a Palsy is wont to cure a Feaver proceeding from Flegm.

10. Sennertus tells us, That such Symp∣toms proceed from a melancholy humor, treat∣ing of the Hypochondriacal Disease, and of the Scurvy.

11. This is no Palsy properly, which is caus∣ed by the stoppage of the beginning of the Nerves, but abusively so called, being no to∣tal privation of Sense and Motion, by stopping the influx of the animal Spirits through the Nerves; but rather a deprivation of the sen∣sitive motive Function, because there is a pain∣ful Sense.

12. I prescribed him an Apozem for many days together of temperate Aperitives, purging him one day and altering another, and apply∣ing an emollient and opening Fomentation to his Hypochondria, a Liniment of the same fa∣culty; also blood-letting after the first Dose of the Apozem, a Clyster being premised and a purging Medicament.

13. He used for his Drink the infusion of Tamarisk-Bark, Agrimony and Burnet.

14. But the Blood which came from him, appearing very full of bad Juyce, he was let blood again. He found no good by his other Medicaments, but seemed to grow worse.

15. When I visited him again, being on the 24th of April, I found him very weak with a continual slow Feaver, which had nevertheless Paroxysms of a tertian Ague: In which his Hy∣pochondria were puffed up with wind by Fits, es∣pecially his Spleen. Somtimes also by reason of the said Wind, his Midriff was so compressed, that he would cry out, he was choaked and sti∣fled, and having drunk a Cup of Water, he belch∣ed twice or thice, and was presently freed from the said Suffocation.

16. A fatty substance did swim upon his U∣rine like Cobwebs, and their sediments were of a mealy substance, which kind of Urines are deadly, according to Hyppocrates in the second of this Prognosticks.

17. On his well day he did spit exceedingly, and felt the humor trickle down between his Skull and Skin, or the Muscles of his Face. On the 29th of the same Month I visited him again, being at the last cast, his Pulse very small, his spitting staid and his Breath stopt, yet his Un∣derstanding was not hurt: he dyed the next day following in the Morning. Riverius, Cent. 1. Observ. 74.

XXXVII. A Bastard-Palsy.

1. A vertuous Woman of Aix, about fifty years old, having suffered Abortion, was at first troubled with a nummedness about her Belly, which she easily perceived; by putting her Hand upon her Belly.

2. After the Abortion some Months, she proved with Child, and during the Course of her Impregnation, the said nummedness seised also upon her Thighs and Legs, and a far worse Symptom was added thereto. viz, an inability to stir them.

3. After she was brought to bed, many purg∣ing and sweating Medicines were used, and ma∣ny other heating and drying Remedies, without any Effect, so that she had been now two years troubled with this grievous Infirmity in the Part aforesaid; the Sense of Feeling was not quite taken away, but only impaired, but all motion was quite lost.

4. Yet there is one thing peculiar and well worth the observation; that when her Legg were drawn forth by her Servants, or were a••y other waies stirred, presently they became still and convulsed, in manner of a Tetanus: to which is added a certain convulsive moti••n like that of persons which have the Falling-sickness, which is wont also frequently to take her of it self by fits.

5. And when she is taken with these symp∣toms, she perceives a kind of motion in her Hypochondria, moreover she is frequently af∣flicted with wandring pains, possessing divers parts, but especially her Chest, so that somtimes the fore-part, other whiles the hinder part; now the right, anon the left part of the Chest is troubled with these runing Pains; this is the History of the Disease, related by the Patient herself, who returning from the Baths which she had used in vain, desired my advice.

6. I could have indeed wished that the Dis∣ease had been more exactly described, by those skillful Physicians, who had her under Cure, to the end that the nature of so most intricate and difficult a Disease, might be the better known, and the Cure more solidly under∣taken, by a diligent disquisition of all the Cir∣cumstances thereof.

7. Yet I shall not forbear to gratifie the de∣sire of the Patient in shewing my opinion, sub∣mitting the same to the judgment of those most expert Physicians who are able to take Cogni∣tion of all the particularities of the said disease, and to see perfectly into the nature thereof.

8. I conceive therefore, that it is no true Palsy arising from a flegmatick humor, loos∣ning and resolving the Nerves, but rather that it is a mixt Disease, consisting partly of a bastard Palsy, and partly of a Convulsion.

9. Now these bastard Palsies, compounded with distention, and Convulsions of the Nerves are in those inferior Parts, often produced by Cholerick, Melancholick, or wheyish humors contained in the Hypocondria, or other parts of the lower Belly, and translated into the Back∣bone.

10. From which seeing the Nerves to arise, which bring motion and sence into the parts, as also into the Muscles and skin of the Belly, it is no wonder, that the animal Actions of these Parts are very much hurt; this may be con∣firmed by a large discourse, the judgment of Authors, and by Experience: but unto such learned Men it may suffice, to declare a few things which make this conjecture of mine suf∣ficiently probable.

11. In the first place therefore, it must be taken as a certain and unquestionable truth, that all deprivation of sense and motion does not draw its original from the flegmatick hu∣mor, but that it proceeds somtimes from a hot and dry distemper, and humors following such a constitution.

12. This may be confirmed by the opinion of Trallianus alone, who in the 16. chap. of his 1. Book, alledges such a cause, and con∣firms it with a clear example in these words: I knew, truly, a Man that was palsied through sorrow, much care and fasting, and having ta∣ken Hiera-picra, he became so bad, that he could not stir at all, and was near to death, unless he had been altered to the contrary, both with all kinds of moistening things and potions, and meats and other things that might reduce him to his right temper, especially with Baths and frequent anointings with Water and Oyl, with mutation of the Air to a temperate kind, and to use all kind of cheerfulness.

13. A story not much unlike to this may be seen in Forestus his 97. Observ. of his tenth Book; of a certain young Man who being de∣prived of motion from his Thighs to the Feet, with an extenuation and non-nutrition of the said parts, and growing continually worse and worse by the use of hot and drying Medica∣ments prescribed by other Physitians, at last he was cured by the above mentioned Physitian, only with moistening Medicaments, which were partly taken-in, and partly applyed externally.

14. Moreover it is a thing long since obser∣ved amongst practitioners, that there is a chole∣rick Cholick, which does frequently degenerate into a Palsy, and that such a Palsy proceeds from Choler, no Man doubts.

15. And lastly, that from a Melancholick and wheyish humor, symptoms are produced very like the Palsy and Convulsion, is every where related by such Authors, as have written of the Scurvy and the Hypochondriacal Dis∣ease, as you may see in Sennertus where he explains the symptoms of the aforesaid Di∣seases, in his Book of the Scurvy, and of the Hypochondriacal Disease.

16. Now that those Impairments of sense and motion, which afflict this honest Woman,

does proceed from adult and hot humors, we may in the first place Conjecture from such things, as help and hurt; For seeing she re∣ceived no good by heating and drying Medica∣ments, but was always worse after them, it follows that they were no ways contrary to the Disease.

17. And this was the only way whereby Trallianus and Forestus, in the foresaid Histo∣ries, came to the knowledg of a Palsy, proceed∣ing from an hot and dry distemper.

18. Secondly. That this Patient has a dry distemper, may be hence collected, in the causticks applyed to divers Parts, and Issues made thereby afforded very little humor, and were quickly dried up.

19. Thirdly, Palsies which proceed from Flegm, draw their orginal from the Brain, as the fountain of that humor; and those parts which are near the Head, are commonly first and most of all hurt.

20. Whereas in the Patient, there are no signs of any humor flowing from the Head, nor is there any hurt in her upper parts, so that her Arms, Hands and other upper-parts do perfectly perform their Actions.

21. Fourthly, the first Insult of the Disease did cause a dullness of the sense of feeling in her Belly and the Muscles of the Abdomen, which shews that the Nerves which spring out of the Back-bone, through the Ʋertebrae of the loins were first hurt; and that afterwards the Disease was propagated to the Nerves, which arise from the Os Sacrum, and crept along to the Thighs and Legs.

22. Whence may be gathered that the hu∣mor offending transferred from the parts con∣tained in the lower Belly unto those Nerves, just as in a Palsy following after the Cholick, such a like translation is wont to happen.

23. Fifthly, pains afflicting divers parts, especially about the Brest, and those so fleet∣ing, do argue that sharp and biting vapours, are carryed from the Hypochondria into those parts; as like pains in such as are troubled with Hypochondriacal Melancholy, do most fre∣quently happen.

24. Sixthly, as often as the Patient's Feet and Legs are stirred, a stretching and trembling motion does presently arise, which argues that the matter impacted into the Nerves is thin and moveable, and consequently put into agitation by the least stirring, by that means causing ten∣sions and vibrations of the Nerves.

25. Seventhly, when the Convulsions seise upon this Woman, a certain motion goes before in her Bowels, which she plainly perceives, which motion proceeds from the aforesaid mat∣ter, begining to work and stirr it self, or from vapors raised out of the said matter by its commotion; as in a sympathetick Epilepsy, arising from the inferior parts: such commo∣tions are perceived in the Belly, when the fit is about to come.

26. Lastly, this Disease began to shew it self after the Patient had miscarryed and took its encrease, during the time of her afterwards being with Child; which signifys that a bad hu∣mor collected in the veins of the Womb, not sufficiently voided by the monthly purgations, did fall into those nervy parts, and did at last cause these impediments of sense and motion.

27. These things thus laid down, let us come to the Cure, which must be directed to these indications, viz. that the hot and dry distemper of her Bowels be corrected; that the Melancholick and burnt humors (which I take to be the cheif cause of these symptoms) be prepared and evacuated, the obstructed passa∣ges be opened, and the chief Bowels producing these humors be strengthened.

28. I shall briefly propound such Materials, as are fit to satisfy these Indications, and those the choicest, promising this Prognostick, that Diseases proceeding from Melancholy, are of all others most hard to cure; and if they seise upon the Nerves, they are yet harder to cure, and confirmed old Diseases of the Nerves are Incurable; whence it follows, that this case propounded is hardly vanquishable by reme∣dies, and that there is little hope of cure.

29. I advise nevertheless that this cure should be undertaken, seeing many things daily fall out besides hope, and many Diseases are cured, which were accounted desperate.

30. In the first place therefore, her Diet

must be of good meats and easy digestion, som∣what cooling and very moistening; of which kind are the flesh of young Beasts, and new soft Eggs, the other particular of her Diet, are left to the prescription of Physitians.

31. The rest of the Cure must be begun with the laxative Clyster, after which must follow the next day, Blood-letting in her left Arm, to eight ounces. And if the Blood be corrupt, or infected with any bad quality, she must be let Blood again the next day, out of her other Arm, in like quantity.

32. After bleeding let her use the following Broths: Take roots of Bugloss and Asparagus, of each one ounce: leaves of Agrimony, Ce∣terach, Maiden-hair and Cichory, of each one handful: boyl them in Cock-broth, and dis∣solve therein one dram of Cream of Tartar; let her take thereof for twelve days together.

33. In every fourth Broth, infuse all Night three drams of Sena, one dram of Aniseed, and in the strained liquor dissolve one ounce and half of choice Manna. Let her take it and be ordered accordingly.

34. Her Broths being ended, let her use a Bath to sit in luke-warm, of a decoction of Bar∣ley and sweet Almonds: let her sit in it twice a Day for three days together, at good distance from meal-times.

35. The Day after her last use of the Baths, let the Vein of her left Ankle be opened, and take away six ounces of Blood.

36. Afterwards let her drink the Whey of Goats-Milk for fifteen or twenty days, taking at first one Cup, afterwards two or three, as her Stomach can bear, for the more she shall drink, the more good it will do her: now the Whey must be presently made, before she takes it, of Milk newly milked, by boyling the same one walm, and as soon as it begins to boyl, therein to sprinkle, a little quantity of Juyce of Le∣mons or Vinegar, and presently removing it from the Fire; for presently the Whey will be separated from the cheesy substance, which is made exceeding clear by straining and clarify∣ing the same with the white of an Egg, and may be drunk in great quantity without offending the Stomach, so that it is by many drunk after the rate of mineral Waters, with great profit.

37. Every fourth or fifth day let two ounces of Manna be dissolved in her first Cup of Whey: during the rest of the Summer, let the Bath to sit in be repeated once or twice a week, that her Hypochondria may be moistened, and the Acrimony of the offensive humor tempered.

38. If she be not loose-bellied, let her take a Clyster every other day.

39. Take Conserve of Eglantine-berries, four ounces: Conserve of the Flowers of Borrage, Violets, and Tamarinds, of each two ounces: Conserve of the roots of Elecampane, and Ci∣tron-Peels preserved, of each half an ounce: Ivory-shavings, two drams: Salts of Worm-wood, and Tamarisk, of each one dram and half: two preserved Myrobalans, Confectio Alkermes, half an ounce: with Syrup of Maiden-hair make an Opiate, of which let her take the quantity of a Ches-nut every Morning, two hours before meat, and drink a little Wine allayed with Water after it.

40. And because the Disease is very stub∣born, and cannot be vanquished, unless by Re∣medies very long continued; in Autumn the Cure must be begun again, beginning with a Cly∣ster, then letting-blood, after which the follow∣ing Apozem shall be used for 12 days together.

41. Take root of Asparagus, Butchers-broom and Bugloss, of each one ounce: roots of Enu∣••acampane, Bark of Caper-roots, middle Rind of Ash, and Tamarisk, of each half an ounce: Leaves of Agrimony, Borrage, Burnet, Cicho∣ry, Ceterach, Maiden-hair, of each one hand∣ful: fragrant Apples ripe and cut into bits, number two: Flowers of Borrage, Violets, and Tamarisk, of each one pugil: boyl them to a pint for three Doses; adding to each Dose one dram of Crystal of Tartar, Salt of Worm-wood, and Tamarisk, of each one scruple: Syrup of Maiden-hair, one ounce: let her take it for twelve days, in the Morning, three hours before Meat, renewing the Decoction every third day.

42. In every four••h Dose infuse all Night three drams of Sena, Aniseed, one dram: and in the strained Liquor dissolve two ounces of choice Manna: let her take it and order her self accordingly.

43. After the Apozem let her again use the Bath to sit-in according to the aforesaid Di∣rections: the day after her last use of the Bath, let her Fundament be chafed with a course Cloath, and fasten two Horse-Leeches, to those Parts that swell most, and draw away five or six ounces of Blood.

44. The next day make Issues in both her Legs on the inner side, and keep them open a long time.

45. Take Juyces (newly pressed forth, and clarifyed over a gentle Fire,) of Borrage, Bu∣gloss, Fumitory, Cichory and Endive, three pints: Juyce of fragrant Apples newly pressed out and clarified, two pounds: Sena, six oun∣ces: Epithymum, three ounces: Agarick new∣ly trochiscated, and choice Rhubarb, of each one ounce and half: Mace, and Cloves, of each one dram: infuse them and boyl them according to Art, till there remain fifteen ounces: And therein dissolve fifteen ounces of Sugar, make all into a Syrup perfectly boyled, of which let her take two ounces twice or thrice in a Month, in chick∣en broth boyled with leaves of Borrage, Bu∣gloss; Agrimony and Pimpernel: let her conti∣nue the use of the aforesaid Opiate on all such days, as are free from the use of the other Me∣dicaments, Riverius, Lib. 2. Observ. 198.

XXXVIII. A Palsy in one side of the Body.

1. A Man about fifty years of age, had been afflicted four Months with a Palsy of one side of his Body; viz. the right Side, so that he that he could hardly speak or pronounce his Words plain; he was for a whole year troubled with this Disease, and in that while he used ma∣ny Medicaments to no purpose.

2. But I undertaking his Cure; gave him a Bolus of Bezoardicum Minerale, twelve grains: with Conserve of Roses, which he was to take twice a day, and every fifth day one scruple of the smaller Cochiae-Pills with eight grains of Mercury calcin'd, per se, without Corrosives; with which being continued for 20 days together, he was perfectly cured. Riverius, Observ. 594.

XXXIX. A Palsy in an antient Gentlewoman.

1. A Gentle-Woman about sixty four years of age, a little before the setting of the Plei∣des, fell suddenly in the Evening into a Palsy of her right Side: so that she could not di∣stinctly speak, nor had she the Power of Sense or Motion in her Limbs, on that Side: More∣over she was exceedingly heavy in her Head and inclined to sleep.

2. Now because her Belly was bound, a Cly∣ster was presently injected, partly of emollient, partly of cephalick Herbs, in the straining where∣of, was dissolved the Hiera Picra of Nicolaus with Diaphaenicon, Oyl of Cammomil and Mel Anthosatum, or Honey of Rosemary-Flowers, which she voided after an hour with much Dung and flegmatick Excrements.

3. At mid-night I caused her to swallow se∣ven Pills of Pil. Faetidae and Cochiae, with three grains of Troches of Alhandal made up with Syrup of Staechas, which about Morning brought away so great a quantity of thick and clammy Flegm, that the heaviness of her Head, and Sleep seemed to be very much abated.

4. On the third day she took an Apozem made of Galangal roots, Calamus Aromaticus, Betony, Bawm, Chamepytis, Sage, Hysop, and others of this sort, with Oxymel of Squills, whereof she took four Doses for the four ensu∣ing Mornings.

5. After which having taken again the a∣foresaid Pills, she was somwhat better, yet she was not able to stir so much as her little Finger on the Side affected.

6. These things being done, certain snotty Excrements of her Brain, were voided at her Nostrils and Mouth, by the use of Errhins and Apophlegmatisms, but three days after she used a Diet-Drink of Guajacum Morning and Eve∣ning, whose strained Liquor was aromatized with Pouder of Nutmeg, whereof she always held a bit under her Tongue, and somtimes with Diamoschi Dulcis.

7. Having drunk this Drink with the second Decoction for the space of five and twenty days, her palsied Members had recovered some Sense, and could stir a little, but after she used Stoves to procure Sweat, wherein many red hot Stones were quenched in a Decoction of Bay-Leaves, Lavende••, Bastard Spike, Flowers of the two

sorts of S••aechas, Cammomil, Maiden-hair, and Sweat was provoked.

8. And she was anointed with hot Oyntments of Martiatum, Opopanax, Oyl of Castoreum, of the Peppers, Oyl of Foxes, and other such like, all over her Back bone, and the Members affect∣ed, she totally recovered her Health: not to speak how I appointed her to keep a drying Diet all the course of the Disease. By this Method I have cured many that could not speak, nor stir their Limbs. Riverius, Lib. 4. Observ. 720.

XL. A Palsy which came by taking cold in the Rain.

1. A Man about forty years of age, phleg∣matick, going a Journey in a rainy and wet Sea∣son, awak'd in the Night, and was afflicted with an impotency of Motion and Sense, and return∣ing home, within 3 weeks he was Paralytical.

2. Wherefore by the command of a certain Mountebank they laid upon all Parts, Brine where before Beef had been seasoned, after the application of which he felt a great Pain. I prescribed him the following things by which he recovered; except that the Parts were not so strong as before.

3. Take of the Water of Carduus Benedictus, two ounces: the simple distilled Water of Trea∣cle, six drams: the Anti-Paralytical-Water, three drams: the Spirit of Salt Armoniack, sixteen drops: mix them for a draught: which being taken in the Evening, he sweat according to our desire.

4. Secondly, we ordered the Nape of the Neck, the Neck, and the Back-bone to be twice a day anointed with this following Liniment. Take Ʋnguentum Martiatum, half an ounce: Oyl of the Flowers of Cammomil, St Johns wort, of each one ounce: Oyl of Juniper-berries, Ca∣stor, Laurel, of each two drams: the Juyce of Scurvy-grass strained, three drams: Allom, one dram: Spirit of Sal Armoniack, two drams: Aqua Vitae Matthioli, half an ounce: mix them and make a Liniment.

5. Thirdly, he took every day, three or four times four ounces of the following Decoction: Take the shavings of the Wood Guajacum, three ounces: the Bark of the same, an ounce: Ju∣niper-Wood, two ounces: Fountain-Water, se∣ven pints: boyl them according to Art three hours, and then add Juniper-berries, an ounce: Angelica-root, half an ounce: the Leaves of Marjoram, Sage, Rosemary, of each half an handful: Sena cleansed, an ounce: Hermo∣dactyls, six drams: boyl them again in a Vessel close shut, to four pints, to which being strained, and Antiparalytick-Water, simple distilled Wa∣ter of Treacle, of each an ounce and half: Spi∣rit of Salt Armoniack, one dram: mix them and put them into a stone Vessel close shut.

6. Every week he took the following Pills and thereby had three or four stools: Take Pil. Fetidae the greater, half a dram: Resin of Jalap, Alhandal Troches, of each four grains: Oyl of Rosemary distilled, four drops: mix them and make seven Pills.

7. These things were used about two Months, the Liniment being a little somtimes altered, to wit, two drams of the Oyl of Spike, and the Juyce of the stinging Nettle the lesser, half an ounce being added.

8. I also prescribed the following physical Wine: Take of the Herb Germander, Ground-Pine, of each one handful: Primrose-leaves, half an handful: Rosemary, Sage, and the Flowers of Rosemary, of each an handful: the root of Master-wort, Angelica, Florentine-Or∣ris, black Hellebor, seeds of Carthamus, of each three drams: Hermodactyls, an ounce: (which thing is called the Soul of the nervous Parts, as Saffron is of the Lungs) white Agarick, three drams: Cardamoms, Cubebs, of each two drams: Salt of Tartar, a dram and half: the Ingredi∣ents being cut and grossly bruised, let them be put into a Bag, with six pints of French Wine, and make it a physical Wine, of which (after a due Infusion) he took three times a day three ounces, into which was always drop'd eight drops of the Spirit of Salt Armoniack; with all which things at the fourth Month he was cured. Dec∣ker upon Barbett his Practice, Lib. 1. Cap. 3,

XLI. A Palsy with grievous Symptoms.

1. One about the age of five and thirty, fell into a Palsy of the right Side, with most sharp pains of the fore-part of the Head, the superior

Vertebrae being distorted; his Neck was so stiff and hard as if it had been a piece of Wood; to which may be added his wearisom Watchings and deprivation of Rest and Sleep, and fre∣quent convulsive Motions in his Shoulders and Back, as also Sorrow and an Apepsia.

2. This Malady growing every day stronger, another Physician did apply divers things in order to a Cure, but without Success, he pre∣scribed purgative Potions, and did not omit things proper for the Head and Phlegmagoges, he did repeat twice Phlebotomy in his Arms, a Seton was put to the Nape, and Horse-Leeches to the Funda∣ment; Cupping-glasses to the Shoulders, and the Arms were burnt with Causticks.

3. This miserable Man repaired to me as his last Refuge; at first I gave him Pil. Catholicae Poterii, which are made as follows: Take fine Aloes, half an ounce: Myrrh, two drams: Mastick, one dram: Crocus Oriental, half a dram: Magnesiae Saturninae Meteorizatae, one dram: with Syrup of Roses solutive, make a Mass. Dose from fifteen grains to four and twenty.

4. Those Pills are happily exhibited and very profitable in all Diseases proceeding from In∣temperance, they cure Pains of the Cholick, and wonderfully succour in the Asthma, and help the Megrim, Vertigo, Epilepsy, and give ease to the Pains of the Gout.

5. On the following days this Decoction was given him. Take Lignum Sassafras, one ounce: Bay-berries, one ounce and half: let them be infused in six pounds of White-Wine for twelve hours; then boyl them to a Consumption of the third part, strain and then take of the Colature twice a day, early and late five ounces for a Dose.

6. Within eight days thereafter the Pain of his Head and the Palsy with all its Symp∣toms vanished. Poterius, Cent. 2. Cap. 26.

XLII. A Palsy of the Tongue and the left Arm.

1. A certain reverend Father about the age of forty seven was taken suddenly with a Palsy: upon which having lost his speech and the motion of the left side, a grievous num∣bedness also seizing him in that side, I came presen••ly to him and gave him our Aurum Diaphoreticum, six grains: (with half an ounce of Treacle Water) which is made thus.

2. Take one part of the purest Gold, the Mercury of Antimony a sufficient quantity: dissolve and make an Amalgama; boyl it over a gentle fire for the space of four days in a glass vessel a cubit and a half high, the lower part whereof being large and wide, but the upper part strait and long; let the fire be gentle and continual; this way the Amalgama is turned into a very red powder; which for the space of fifteen days lay in Horse-dung, circulating it with the spirit of Wine, at last draw off the spi∣rit, and then you have your Gold prepared, dose from four grains to six or seven in any conserve, or Wine or Broth of flesh.

3. After he had taken this he began by lit∣tle to speak and move his Arm; in the Even∣ing this Medicine being repeated again, he grew perfectly well. Poterius, cent 2. cap. 66.

XLIII. A Palsy in a young Gentleman.

1. A very considerable Gentleman about the age of twenty five, after a Feaver fell into a most grievous Disease, to wit, the Palsy, by which his Mouth and Eyes were distorted, which was accompanied with a thickness of hearing, and a continual Head-ach; as also with fre∣quent vomitings, watchings, gnawing of the Stomach, want of appetite, costiveness and great weakness.

2. The advice of two Physicians was made use of for destroying so many evils, but in vain; but under our Care he was restored to his for∣mer Health by these following things:

3. At first because of the loss of his strength we had regard to the Stomach, administring twice a day our Stomachical Specifick and our Aurum Diaphoreticum, which we have already described in the last Section § 2. by which he was discernably releived.

4. For removing the pains of the Head, Pil. Polychrestae and Catholicae, were of great use, as also the Balsam of Vitriol. Poterius, cent. 2. cap. 92.

XLIV. Of the Palsy, and gangreen with a mortification.

1. There was a certain person aged twenty five years, whilst he was taking his diversions in the Country; and was in his Journey home∣wards to the City, he contracted a great hea∣viness in his Head, after he was returned home he felt in a few days that he could not walk, he was sensible of a very great Pain a little above the Os Sacrum, to whom happened afterwards stinking Urine.

2. His Body being gently purged with the following decoction, we gave him Turpentine for a month: the decoction was thus; Take Lignum Sassafras, Misletoe of the Oak, of each half an ounce: the leaves of Gout-Ivy, Betony, Ceterach, Pimpernel, Cichory, of each one handful: Dodder, Epithymum, Carthamus-seed, of each six drams: Sena, one ounce: Anise, two drams: Liquorish, half an ounce: the decoction was prepared in a sufficient quantity of water, strain, of this Colature there was given five ounces for a dose twice a day, for twelve days.

3. Take Turpentine, three drams: washed in the water of Betony; at Intervalls there was added one dram of Rhubarb beaten into powder.

4. To be applied outwardly, a half Bath was thus prepared: Take Juniper-berries, two pound: Bay-berries, one pound: the leaves of Rosemary, Sage, Mint, Marjoram, Worm∣wood, Calamint, Origanum, Rue, Cammomil, Melilot, of each four handfuls: the flowers of Staechas, Roses, of Rosemary, of each three pu∣gils: boyl them in Wine and Water for a half-Bath.

5. This being done, anoint the Parts affect∣ed with the following Ointment: Take Oyl of Badgers, Oyl of Foxes, of each six ounces: Oyl of Worms, Oyl of Bays, of each one pound: Petroleum, one ounce: Aqua Vitae, four oun∣ces: mix for a Liniment.

6. Acetum Minerale was used for a morti∣fication, and a digestive of the Yolks of Eggs was applyed.

7. And because the Cure went on but slow∣ly, we gave him often Aurum Diaphoreticum with Conserves, and so at length he attained to firm Health by these Remedies. Poterius, Cent. 2. Cap. 94.

XLV. A Palsy with a troublesom Hiccough.

1. A certain Pastor was taken with a Palsy, with a numbedness of the Fingers and stam∣mering of the Tongue, he was always cold, his urine was pale and thick with a spume on the crown thereof; to whom I prescribed the following draught.

2. Take choice Rhubarb, four scruples: Spicknard, three grains: white Agarick, one dram: Salt Gem, five scruples: the Rhubarb, with the Spicknard may be infused in the water of Endive and Agarick, with the Salt Gem in Oxymel simple for a Night, make a strong expression in the Morning; then add to the Co∣lature Manna of Calabria, two ounces: Electu∣arium Eleschoph, three drams: a decoction of the flowers of Cowslips, Marjoram, Sage, the three Cordial flowers, the Violets being ex∣cepted, a sufficient quantity, mix and make a potion.

3. And let him afterwards drink the follow∣ing decoction of wood: Take Lignum Guaja∣cum, Raisins of the Sun, of each two ounces: Sassafras, two drams: Cinnamon, Galangal, Aniseeds, of each one dram: Liquorish scra∣ped and cut five ounces: mix them for three measures.

4. In the Morning let him use the following gross pouder for comforting the Brain and Stomach: Take confection of Amber, of Di∣ambra, of Diamoschi Duicis, Orange-peel con∣fected of each five ounces: Nutmegs, four oun∣ces: mix them for a pouder.

5. Galangal may be used in Broths; by this purgative draught he was very well clean∣sed, but was very much afflicted for three days, Night and Day with a troublesom Hiccough, his urine was pale, yet clear enough, having therein plenty of a sandy sediment.

6. I prescribed the following Stomachical tragea: Take Aniseeds, five ounces: the roots of Elecampane, Galangal, of each one dram: the seeds of Fennel, of Caraway, of Cinnamon, of each two drams: Sugar a sufficient quan∣tity:

mix them for a Tragaea.

7. Let him drink after the following draught of Wine: Take Aniseed, two ounces: Cinna∣mon, Mastich, of each five ounces: boyl them in three quarts of Wine to the consumption of a third part; let him take Morning and Evening one draught.

8. Let him use in Broth two or three drops of the Oyl of Caraway-seeds or of Anise di∣stilled.

9. After Meat it will be fit to take the Con∣fection of Coriander-seeds, or an Electuary of Quinces.

10. There may be applyed to the Orifice of the Stomach before and behind the twelfth Ver∣tebra: the following Bag: Take the Leaves and Flowers of Cinnamon, of each two handfuls: the Leaves of Marjoram, Mint, Worm-wood, of each one handful: Galangal, the seed of A∣nise, Fennel, Caraway, of each two drams: make a Bag, to be carried always upon the Sto∣mach.

11. Two other Bags may be prepared, pres∣sed from Wine and Water between two Trench∣ers, about which another dry Cloath is to be put, to be applyed on both Sides; I did try hot Ashes, made wet in Lye or Aqua Vitae or Malaga-Sack and then put into a Platter, in which a Rag may be dipped.

12. Afterwards he may anoint himself with the Oyl of Honey and Mastick; these Reme∣dies being diligently used, he was freed from this troublesom Hiccough. Wolfgangus Gabel∣choverus, Cent. 4. Cur. 61.

XLVI. A Palsy in a young Girl.

1. A Maid of about ten years of age began to be troubled with a certain numbedness of the left Side, whereupon followed an impotency of the Tongue, insomuch that she could scarcely speak out though she endeavoured what she could.

2. She was afflicted with an old Head-ach, her Brain was moist and cold, her Urine was white and thick in some measure; the Medi∣cines that were tryed for the Cure of this D••s∣ease, are as follow.

3. Take the root of Mechoacanan, two drams: the Leaves of Sena, one dram and half: A∣garick, half a dram: the Bark of black Helle∣bor, one dram: the Flowers of Staechas, of Rosemary, of Betony, of each one pugil: A∣ni-seeds and Coriander-seeds prepared, of each one dram: choice Cinnamon, one dram: the roots of Orrice, of Peony, of each half a dram: Grains of Paradise, one scruple: the Leaves of Bawm, half an handful: cut and bruise for a Nodule in a pint and half of Rhenish-Wine.

4. Take Syrup of Cinnamon, one ounce and half: of Staechas, half an ounce: Gallia Mos∣chata, Magistry of Pearls, the roots of Floren∣tine-Orrice, of each six grains: Oyl of Anise, two drops: mix them and in the Morning let him take one spoonful.

5. Take the roots of Orrice, half a dram: of Peony, of Misleto of the Oak, of each one scruple: red Coral prepared, white Amber prepared, Cinnamon, Harts-horn prepared, of each two scruples: Emeralds prepared, Pearls prepared, of each a scruple: Elkes-hoof, seven grains: the seed of Coriander prepared, Lozenges of Pearls, Sugar-Peneds, of each three drams: make a very fine Pouder, whereupon sprinkle of the Oyls of Anise, two drops: of Cinnamon, one drop.

6. She may take Morning and Evening after she has made use of this Syrup, the following things: Take the Flowers of Cow-slips; Lilly Convally, Peony, of each half a dram: the roots of Peony, one dram: Florentine-Orrice, white Amber prepared, of each one dram and half: the Barks of dryed Citrons, two drams: Ara∣bian Sanderack, Styrax Calamitae, Myrrh, Frankincense, of each one scruple: Flowers of Staechas, and of Time, of each two scruples: red Roses, Coriander-seed, of each half a dram: make a gross Pouder as it ought to be for a Cu∣cupha or Cap.

7. Take Oyl of Nutmegs, one dram: Oyls chymical of Amber, two drops: of Marjo∣ram, and of Aniseeds, of each three drops: of Cloves, and of Cinnamon, of each two drops: Musk, Ambergrise, and Civit, of each one grain: mix and make a Liniment.

8. A M••sticatory: Take Mastick, two drams: roots of Pyrethrum, Nutmegs, Mace,

Cubebs, Aniseeds, of each half a scruple: Marjoram, six grains: Troches of Gallia Mos∣chata, three grains, with Wax and Honey in∣spiss••ated make Masticatories weighing twenty five grains.

9. Pulvis Pepticus, or digestive Pouder: Take Sugar-Candy aromatized, Flesh of Quin∣ces, of each one ounce and half: Nutmegs, Co∣riander-seed, red Coral prepared, of each half a dram: red Roses, one scruple: Confects of Aniseeds, and of Fennel-seeds, of each two drams: Sugar of Roses tabulated, three drams: make all into a fine Pouder: By the use of these things she was through the Blessing of God made perfectly well. Gruling. Cent. 1. Observ. 37.

XLVII. A Palsy from the Cholick.

1. A certain Canon having the Cholick, was totally resolved, and deprived of the mo∣tion of all his Members, the morbifick matter being translated to the musculous and nervous Parts, intercepting the passage of the animal Spirits.

2. Several convenient purgatives and sudo∣rificks of the Decoction of Lignum Sanctum and Sarsaparilla were administred by me without giving ease, at length by the divine Benediction he was wholly recovered by the benefit of a Bath of the Decoction of Cammomil, Sage, Marjoram, Origanum, Rosemary, Mint, the berries and tops of Juniper. Thonerus, Lib. 2. Observ. 8.

XLVIII. A Palsy of both Legs in a young Girl.

1. A Maid about ten years of age, was taken with a Palsy of both Legs, and totally deprived of motion from the obstruction of the Nerves proceeding from the Os Sacrum, by thick fleg∣matick humors shutting up the passage of the animal Spirits.

2. These following things were ordered for evacuating the flegmatick humors, this laxa∣tive Hydromel was prescribed: Take roots of Elecampane, Fennel, Orrice, of each two drams: Betony, Bawm, Rosemary-Flowers, Sage, of each one pugil: the Leaves of Sena, one ounce: fresh Agarick trochiscated, half an ounce: Mechoacan, three drams: the best Tur∣bith, two drams: the lesser Galangal, one dram: make a Bag for three pints of Mead, of which a quarter of a pint is to be taken at once.

3. The Body being thus cleansed, the above mentioned Balneum may be used, of the De∣coction of the Leaves of Sage, Origanum, Rose∣mary-Flowers, Marjoram, Cammomil, the tops and berries of Juniper. Thonerus, Lib. 2. Observ. 9.

XLIX. A Palsy in an antient Person.

1. A Person about seventy years of age, of a good habit and great strength of Body; ha∣ving too much accustomed himself to excess in Wines, fell suddenly into a Resolution of the right Side, with a Torture of the Mouth; the Arm and Leg of that Side were also resolved.

2. Being invited to give him a Visit, I orde∣red him the following Clyster: Take Mallows, Marsh-Mallows, Violets, Blites, the Herb Mercury, Bears-Breech, of each one handful: Hysop, Centory the lesser, and Sage, of each half an handful: Agarick tied in a thin Cloth, three drams: the seeds of Anise, of Dill, of Caraways, of Rue, of each two drams: Poly∣pody of the Oak bruised, one ounce: the Flow∣ers of Staechas, and of Rosemary, of each one pugil: course Bran, two pugils: make a De∣coction of all, and in one pound of the straining, dissolve Catholicon, one ounce: Electuary of Indi-majoris, half an ounce: Oyl of Rue, and of Dill, of each two ounces: Honey of Rosema∣ry-Flowers, one ounce: Salt Gem, two scru∣ples: mix them and make a Clyster.

3. This being injected, a wonderful plenty of watery and spumous Flegm was drawn forth, then on the very same day about two hours af∣ter the Clyster was injected, I did draw a mo∣derate quantity of Blood, out of the middle Vein of the left Arm for revulsion, the quan∣tity not exceeding six ounces (he was full of Blood although an old Man.)

4. Being let blood and the sick ordered to rest one day, I prescribed these easy Pills to be taken on the next day: Take Pil. Asajaret, and Cochy, of each half a dram: Agarick tro∣chiscated,

one scruple: Mastick, Diagridium, of each one grain; mix them, and with Sage-Wa∣ter make seven Pills: let him take it three hours after a light Supper.

5. Afterwards I commanded the following Apozem, which warms the Nerves and pre∣pares and attenuates the Flegm, to be taken eight-whole days together, and immediately af∣ter I gave a Tablet made with the Syrup of E∣lectuary Diamoschi.

6. Take roots of Male-Peony, one ounce: the roots of true Acorus, Galangal, Elecampane, of each half a dram: the tops of Hysop, Sage, Marjoram, Primroses, Germander, Ground-Pine, of eace half an handful: Cubebs, Hart∣wort, of each two drams: Juniper-berries, three drams: Liquorice scraped and bruised, half an ounce: the Raspings of Lignum Sanctum, four ounces: infuse the roots and wood in Water and White-Wine, and boyl them leisurely over a gentle Fire, afterwards add the leaves and seeds and make a Decoction, adding in the end the Flowers of Sage, of Staechas, of Rosemary, and Bugloss, of each one pugil: to the straining add Syrup of Maiden-hair, Honey of Roses, Honey of Rosemary-Flowers, of each four oun∣ces: Sugar, a convenient quantity: make a Syrup clarified and aromatized with choice Cinnamon, three drams: Nutmegs, one dram and half; for four or six Mornings.

7. This Syrup did cause the sick to sweat, Nature being provoked and assisted by laying on of Cloaths; the Syrup being finished, and a digestion appearing now in the Urine; I gave the following Pills.

8. Take Pil. Fetidae, and Cochiae, of each two scruples: Troches Alhandal, and Mastick, of each two grains: with Sage-Water make nine Pills: These Pills did work well, I gave in the Morning Conserve of Rosemary-Flowers with Mithridate, having commanded the sick to abstain from any Nourishment for the space of five hours, then I made for him such an Opiate, as was to be taken every other day to the quantity of a Chest-nut a little Sage-Water being drunk thereafter.

9. Take Conserves of Rosemary-Flowers and Staechas, of each an ounce and half: Conserves of Acorus, one ounce: Conserves of Sage, half an ounce: Ginger bruised, three drams: Pou∣der of Diamoschi Dulcis, one dram: Mithri∣date, two drams: Pouder of Nutmegs, one dram: seeds of Peony, and grains of Juniper, of each two scruples: the Brains of a Hare roast∣ed, one dram: mix them and with Oxymel of Squills make it up after the manner of an Opi∣ate to be taken as aforesaid.

10. The sick did declare that he was wonder∣fully helped by this, and that he was sensible of a pleasant kind of heat which by virtue of this Medicament had comforted his Members.

11. Then I used Topicks, first I ordered Er∣rhines of the Decoction of Elder and black Beets with Agarick and a little Ginger; there being added in the straining the purple Flower of Pimpernel, one ounce.

12. First I ordered that the places affected and the roots of the Nerves about the Back-bone should be anointed with the following Oyls I shall begin with those that are lightest and easiest: Take Oyl of Cammomil, white Lillies, of each two ounces: the Oyl of Wall-Flowers, and Bays, of each one ounce: mix them and anoint the Back-bone with these warm.

13. Afterwards I did appoint this more effi∣catious Ointment, by theuse of which this sick Man was by Gods Blessing freed: Take Sage, Marjoram, Bays, Betony, Rosemary, Prim∣roses, of each one handful: the roots of true Acorus, fresh Orrice, of each three ounce: Oyl of Foxes, of the Indian-nut, and of Rue, of each one pound: Oyl of Turpentine, half a pound: strong Wine, one pound: Aqua Vi∣tae, half a pound: boil them all together to the consumption of the Wine, strain and add to the straining Sagapenum, Opopanax, Bdellum, of each two drams: Castor, half an ounce: Mace, Nutmegs, Styrax Calamitae, Benjamin, of each three drams: long Pepper, Pyrethrum, of each one dram: the Fat or Grease of C••ts, of a Serpent, of a Goose, of each one ounce: Propollis or Virgins-wax, two ounces: the mar∣row of an Oxes Leg, the Juyce of Dwarf El∣der, Sage, and Bawm, of each four ounces: mix them, and with a sufficient quantity of wax melted in the aforesaid Oyls, they are all redu∣ced

to the form of an Oyntment of a middle con∣sistency, with which I advise that the whole Back-bone be anointed warm.

14. Moreover I order that there be applyed for drying soft woollen Cloaths fumigated with the following Fumigation: Take Frankincense, Mastick, Gum Juniper, of each one ounce and half: the Gum of Ivy and Nigella torrefied, of each one ounce: Benjamin, Styrax Calamitae, of each half an ounce: Coriander, Mace, Nut∣megs, of each one dram: Rosemary-Flowers, Stae∣chas, of each one pugil: make a suffumigation, all being bruised after a gross manner, that the soft woollen Cloath may be the more fumi∣gated: and let them be applyed warm to the Back-bone after anointing.

15. After this was done, he could move the Arm and Leg which had been formerly affected; after he had followed this course of anointing for the space of twenty days, and had taken the usual Pills and the aforesaid Confection, and had observed a good Diet, he was restored to perfect Health; having recovered Sense and Motion, which I looked upon as somwhat mi∣raculous, seeing the Disease it self is of its own nature almost incurable, and the sick had ar∣riv'd to the seventieth year of his age.

16. That this Person of so great an age, and afflicted with so great a Disease, ever recove∣red must be attributed to the immense Power of God Almighty. Franciscus Valeriola, Ob∣serv. 4. Lib. 4.

L. A light or gentle Palsy.

1. Diet is so to be ordered, as that it may warm indifferently; dry, cut lightly, atte∣nuat and cleanse.

2. Herbs, moist meats, and flatulent, fruits and Rape; meats that are slow of digestion and clammy, must be abstained from, as also Milk the Entrals of Beasts and their Heads; Mut∣ton a little salted is good, which is better roast∣ed than boyled, flesh that is rosted is to be stuck with Cloves, Cinnamon, Orange-peels, Rose∣mary, Sage, Hysop, Marjoram, Origanum, Rue, and the like, with which boyled Meats may be seasoned.

3. Physicians have found by experience that Pigeons, especially those that haunt Woods have been profitable in these kind of Diseases; fish must be used seldom, as also Wine.

4. Let his drink be made of Hydromel pre∣pared after this manner: Take pure water, twenty six measures: Honey, one measure and half: boyl it over a slow fire scum it always, being thus scumed and by boyling reduced to twenty measures, then add the roots of Florentine Orris or Elecampane two ounces: the flow∣ers of Hops, two handfuls: when the straining is almost cool, you many add and mix therewith Ale-Yest to cause it to work.

5. In the Evening scatter a little of the pow∣der of Cloves in the hinder part of the Head near the Coronal future; But if the heat of the Cloves be feared, being bruised a little, dip them in Rosewater, and being dried, let them be pulverized, and keep the powder for use.

6. Comb your Head with an Ivory Comb or rather with one made of Lignum Guajacum, which being done, rub the Head with warm Cloths and let the Head be thereafter covered; It will be very convenient to swallow eleven Pills of this following Mass once every week, or at least once a fortnight, either before the full Moon or new Moon: For they are most fit and proper in this Disease and may be taken without the least disadvantage.

7. Take Pill. de Hiera, three drams: Pill. sine quibus, fresh Agarick trochiscated, of each one dram: Castor, nine grains: with Honey of Roses make a soft mass.

8. Use this pouder to the quantity of one dram in a little Wine or Broth, or the water of Carduus Benedictus, or dip a peice of Bread toasted in Wine and sprinkle thereupon a lit∣tle powder and eat it in the Morning: Take the seeds of Peony, Coriander prepared, Nut∣megs, Misleto of the Oak, of each half an ounce: Galangal, Cubebs, the root of Tormen∣til, of each one dram and half: the seeds of Rocket, white Ginger, of each one dram: the tops of Rosemary, two drams: of the whitest Sugar, three ounces and half: make a fine powder. It may be taken somtimes in the Even∣ing after Supper as much as the sick can con∣tain within his three Eingers.

9. Let him use this following Electuary eve∣ry Morning to the quantity of a Walnut; which is more pleasant, less warming and drying: Take Conserve of the flowers of Rosemary, one ounce and half: Conserve of the flowers of Bu∣gloss, one ounce: Citron or Orange-Peels, the roots of Sea Holly confected, Ginger confected, of each one ounce: the roots of Cichory condited, ten drams: the seeds of Rocket, long Pepper, of each half a dram: Species Diambrae, one dram and half: with the Syrup of conserved Nutmegs: mix them and make an Electuary; Reinerus So∣lenander, Consil. 13. Sect. 2.

10. In the first place the Pills of Matthiolus are to be used, which if continued long; they will be of great advantage in this Disease; the composition is after this manner: Take Ground-Pine, the Flowers of Betony, the Flowers of Stae∣chas, the Flowers of Primrose, of each one dram: fresh Agarick trochiscated, two drams: gum∣my Turbith, one dram and half: Rhubarb to be moistned with Cinnamon-Water, one dram: Tro∣ches-Alhandal, half a dram: Diagridium, one dram: white Ginger, Sal Gem, of each eight grains: Spica Indica, six grains: the Pouder of Hiera Simplex, half an ounce: with the Juyce of Ground-Pine make Pills: of these eve∣ry Evening after a slender Supper take two or three about the time of going to bed.

11. But if this cannot be done every day, you must endeavour that it be done often and almost every day; for by the use of these the excrementitious humor which used to come from the Head and elsewhere, to the Part affected, is checked and averted.

12. If indeed the Body stand in need of Eva∣cuation, then after these three Pills to be taken in the Evening, you must swallow other eight or nine in the following Morning very early, abstaining from Meat for four or five hours thereafter.

13. I would have the following Electuary to be used every day as well as the aforsaid Pills: Take Galangal, Ginger, Nutmeg, of each one dram and half: Cassia Ligna or Cinnamon, two drams: Cubebs, roots of Peony, of each five scru∣ples: Herba Paralysis (that is Cowslips) seed of Southern-wood, roots of vulgar Acorus, of each three drams and half: Marjoram, Flowers of Rosemary, Sage, of each two drams: Betony, one dram and half: long Pepper and white, Saffron, of each one scruple and half: the Flowers of Stae∣chas, one dram: the Honey of Rosemary-Flow∣ers, and Roses, of each nine ounces: Syrup of conserved Ginger, and Nutmegs, of each half a pound: the Water of Ground-Pine or the Water of Carduus Benedictus, three ounces: boyl them all together over a gentle Fire to a consistency, then add the rest each one by themselves pulverized; and first mixed, make an Electuary according to Art.

14. Make use always of this Electuary in the Morning, so as that after the Mouth is washed, two drams thereof more or less be taken three or four hours before Meat, or that some thereof by it self be taken solid on the point of a Knife, or dissolved in the Water of Ground-Pine, or Rosemary, or Betony, or Carduus Benedictus, or in a little of Vinum Medicatum.

15. As to Externals, I do advise that the hinder parts of the Loins round about and a lit∣tle above the Os Sacrum, be anointed with hot Oyl, and that moderate Frictions be used to the Legs then warm.

16. And having anointed these Parts, defend the same from the injury of a moist and cold Air by the Skins of Foxes or warm Cloaths: let the Oyl be this following:

17. Take the Oyl of bitter Almonds, half a pound: Rosemary-Water, one ounce: Malago-Wine, one ounce: Pyrethrum bruised, six drams: Saffron, three drams: Arabian Sanderack, Ju∣niper-berries, of each one dram: boyl them in a double Vessel, to the diminishing of the Liquor, strain, and to the strained Oyl add the Oyl of Ca∣storeum, one ounce and half: mix, and use as is prescribed Reinerus Solenander, Cons. 16. sect. 2.

LI. A Palsy of the Tongue.

1. Let there be held under the Tongue Ca∣storeum or the Juyce of Sage, or Castoreum with the Juyce of Peony; Castoreum, Cloves and Nut∣meg in a Draught of Wine is profitable.

2. The Friction of the Tongue and Pallat is very convenient, Treacle and Mithridate being exhibited.

3. It is reported of a Woman who had lost

the use of her Tongue; that by taking thirty grains of Peony, the Bark being cast by, began presently to speak again.

4. Letting of Blood in the Veins under the Tongue is also good, which is afterwards to be rubbed with Cresses and Castoreum.

5. An Emplaster made of Dogs Dung and Vinegar applyed to the hinder part of the Head, has restored again the lost use of speaking. J. Crato, Cons. 50. Lib. 6. Pag. 229.

LII. A Palsy from Flegm.

1. A noble Matron of a pale Complexion be∣ing long affected with a Pain in her Head proceed∣ing from a pituitous humor that was gathered there, and the Winter being exceeding rainy, fell first into an Apoplexy, then into a Palsy of the Arm and Leg of the left Side, which stuck to her for some time.

2. For curing of this, seeing Flegm abounds, from which the resolution has its original, I judg it necessary that we begin first at those Re∣medies which are weaker, and to proceed to those that are stronger.

3. There must be some Intervals between the use of Medicines, as for Meats such as are roasted I judge to be better than those that are boyled, as also drying Meats.

4. She must shun cold, moist snowy and rai∣ny Weather; it will be convenient that her Cham∣ber be fumigated with Cloves.

5. The following Pills were ordered for her, Pil. de Hiera Simplex, two scruples and half: Agarick trochiscated, one scruple: Castoreum, three grains: make Pills: These she took twice a week.

6. Afterwards the following digestive Syrup. Take Honey of Roses strained, Syrup of Staechas and Betony, of each one ounce and half: with the Decoction of Sage, Hysop, Gout-Ivy, and Cowslips, one quart: with Nutmeg and Galan∣gal, aromatize, mix for three Doses to be taken in the Morning.

7. Afterwards I did add Oxymel of Squills and Syrup of Staechas; I did use a Decoction of Bay-Leaves, as also other Herbs aforesaid, there being added also the roots of Galangal, Elecampane, Guajacum, and such like.

8, Then I caused her to take Pil. de Hiera composita; lastly I came to use Pil. Cochia, Pil. Faetidae, Opopanax, and Sagapaenum in a les∣ser Dose.

9. The Brain being afterwards purged with proper Medicaments such as Errhines and Ma∣sticatories; I came to use Conserves of Pyre∣thrum confected, Galangal confucted with Ho∣ney, if it may be had, then the Conserves of the Flowers of Sage, Rosemary-Flowers, Stae∣chas, Treacle, Anacardiums confected, the gold∣en Mithridate of Alexander, Diambra, Dia∣moschi, Diagalanga, Diacastoreum, new Con∣serve of Roses, Diacalamintha, and their E∣lectuaries.

10. A Decoction of the root of the great Bur does move Sweat.

11. Then we come to Topicks, and first we anoint the Nape and Back-bone with the Oyl of Spiknard, and then with the Oyl of Costus.

12. It will be very profitable at last to anoint the paralytick Members with Oleum Philoso∣phorum, Oyl of Elder, Oyl of Rue, and of Eu∣phorbium.

13. But we begin at things more mild in Wo∣men, as first the Fat or Grease of a Duck, of a Goose, of a Hen, then aftetwards of a wild Cat, Fox, Badger, lastly of a Lyon, Libard, and Vipers.

14. Take notice of those Ointments which are commended at the beginning, then the mid∣dle sort of Ointments, which are not too strong: then such as are strongest, and the most excel∣lent spirituous Water of Rondeletius.

15. The following Drink was used in stead of Wine and Beer: Take the Flowers of Rose∣mary, Sage, Betony, Staechas, of each one pu∣gil: Fountain-Water, nine pounds: purified Honey, one pound: boyl gently, clarify and aro∣matize with Cinnamon, half an ounce: white Ginger, one dram and half: Galangal, half a dram:

16. We did anoint also with the Oyl of Foxes and Turpentine, some drops of Aqua Vitae recti∣fied being added.

17. One Bettus found by experience that such as was paralytick got great good by the following Ointment: Take Earth-Worms wash∣ed

in Water (but rather in Aqua Vitae) and dry'd in an Oven and pulverized, one pound: the Pouder of Ginger, Galangal, of each half an ounce: then confect it with Oyl of Lillies or of Costus, according to the testimony of this Man, this is a wonderful good Medicine. Pe∣trus Forestus, Lib. 10. Observ. 83.

LIII. A light Palsy.

1. A certain Person travelled in a very rai∣ny, cold, and moist Season; it was Winter, having carried his Cloak a long time wet about his Neck, the Muscles of his Hands began to be resolved, the Nerves about the Nape being wet, which came down to his Hands.

2. His Nape and Back-bone about the first Vertebra, from whence the Nerves have their O∣riginal, were anointed with the Oyls of Bays, of Bricks, of Costus, and of Turpentine; by this Remedy his Hands received Sense and Motion; his Arm and Hand being also anointed, where∣upon followed a Cure.

3. Another Person being in a Wine-Cellar, through the moisture of the place is affected with a Resolution of the Members; when the Physicians could do him no good, a Freind led him towards an Oven, or a very hot Stove, and there being put into a Bed, he was made warm, and then covered him with Nut-Tree Leaves warmed in the Oven; together with warm Cloaths.

4. He did sweat exceedingly, which flowing forth plentifully, his paralytick Members were warmed; whilst he sweated, he was often re∣freshed with the Broth of a Capon, after this he grew presently well. Forestus, Lib. 10. Observs 84.

5. Take Rulandus golden Spirit of Life, one ounce: Syrup of Liquorice, one dram: mix them: by this a wonderful quantity of watery and se∣rous humidity was evacuated; and his Speech restored firm and whole as formerly; yet be∣fore this Purge was taken, as also in the very time of its Operation, I did anoint his paraly∣tick Tongue, by drops, with our Oyl of Hazel∣wood, which had the good Success of recove∣ring him to his Health. Martinus Rulandus, Curat. 53. Cent. 7.

6. Another Person about sixty eight years of age was afflicted with a Palsy of the Tongue: by my advise she infused for a Night the Flowers of Lavender in burnt Wine or Aqua Vitae, afterwards for some days in the Morning and a little before going to bed, she took an ounce; from that time she began every day to speak more right and plain. Martinus Rula∣dus, Curat. 55. Cent. 4.

LIV. A Palsy after an Apoplexy.

1. A certain Person from a weak Ap••plexy fell into a Palsy, to whom we exhibited the fol∣lowing Remedies; first because there was much legm mixed with a plently of Blood; and the Face red, his strength continuing as yet firm, we or∣dered a moderate quantity of Blood should be taken out of his sound right Arm (for his lest Arm and Leg were paralytical) least his Body should be deprived of too much heat.

2. There can be no more apt Remedy in the beginning of this Disease, as Aetius witnesseth, if there be nothing that hinders; than the ope∣ning of a Vein in the soundest Parts, but as it is said before, it must be moderate, least the sick be too much cooled.

3. Where the Palsy is begotten by degrees and of a long continuance, breathing of a Vein is not convenient: afterwards a Clyster being injected, we did digest the peccant matter with the following Decoction.

4. Take the Leaves of H••sop, Sage, and Mar∣joram, Cowslips, Gout-Ivy, Bay-Leaves, of each one handful: make a Decoction, and in one pound of the straining add Syrup of Hoar hound, of Hysop, of Staechas, of each one ounce: mix them for three Doses to be taken in the Morning.

5. In the mean time I ordered that this Com∣position made of Water and Honey should be drunk in stead of Beer for some days: Take Hy∣sop, four handfuls: Sage, Rosemary, of each two handfuls: boyl them in Water to one pound and half, add a sufficient quantity of Honey, make Mellicratum for a Drink.

6. Immediately after I gave these follow∣ing Pills: Take Pil. Hiera, Alephanginae, A∣garick trochiscated, of each one scruple: with Sage-Water make five Pills.

7. He ought not to use, Cassia, Manna, Whey, and Syrup of the Infusion of Roses; as things not having Efficacy enough, although we ought not to use things that are of operation too strong in the beginning of a Disease.

8. I prescribed afterwards these following Pills: Take Pil. Faetidae, Pil. Cochiae, of each one scruple: choice Turbith, and Castoreum, of each half a scruple: Troches-Alhandal, two grains: with Sage-Water make seven Pills: let them be taken after going to bed.

9. The Body being first well purged, then I ordered such things as were proper for purg∣ing the Head: Take Nutmeg, Pyrethrum, white Pepper, of each one dram: Hysop, half a dram: Raisons, one dram: with Honey, Mastick being added, make a Masticatory.

10. Then let Errhines be made of the Juyce of Beets, Marjoram, Rue, Coleworts, with Honey clarified, to be drawn up the Nostrils.

11. Afterwards he may use Consects of the roots of Acorus, Peony, Conserves of Rosema∣ry-Flowers, of Sage, Mithridate, Treacle, Diamoschu, and Castoreum a little being added: let him take in the Morning Treacle one dram, with Wine to provoke Sweat.

12. Lastly, we must come to Topicks, the Nape and paralytick Members being first rub∣bed with a hard Cloath, which you may anoint with an Ointment made of Aregon, of Martia∣tum Oyl of Costus, of Nard, and of Cats.

13. This latter is to be made thus: Take a very fat Cat, fed in the Kitchin, which being un∣skin'd and exentrated, and the Head struck off, put for a whole Night in Aqua Vitae, then in the Morning stuff the Cavities with Leaves of Bays, Sage, Rue, Lavender, Rosemary: more∣over you, must stick therein also Lard and Cloves, when you have thus done, roast it before a gentle Fire; that which drops forth, esteem it for a most convenient Liniment: and the Member which is affected is to be rowled up carefully in Foxes or Cats skins.

14. By these Remedies this Man and many others were restored to perfect Health.

15. Likewise some paralytick Persons have used with advantage a Decoction of Guajacum, such herbs being added as strengthen the Nerves, to wit. Cowslips, Gout-Ivy, Betony, Laven∣der, Rosemary.

16. Some have ordered, where other Re∣medies have not availed, that they repair to Baths, where the Water comes from Sul∣phur or Alum.

17. The Bath may be made of a Decoction of a live Fox, Sulphur, Salt, Sage, Dwarf-El∣der, Mint, Mugwort, Bays and the like.

18. A Fox either dead or alive, boyled in Oyl, gives a dessipating Vertue to the said Oyl, we have also made use of live Dogs cut in small peices and put in Oyl, of which good has been got. Petrus Forestus, Observ. 82. Lib. 10. de Cerebri Morbis,

LV. A Palsy easily cured.

1. These vulgar and common Medicines have been profitable to many: Take simple Aqua Vi∣tae, wherein digest for some time, Marigold-Flowers, Mace, Castoreum, with a little Saf∣fron, they give one spoonful thereof.

2. You may rub the resolved Members in the same Liquor, others take some handfuls of the Leaves of Sage; boyl them carefully in Wine, till the half or two parts of three are consumed, of this Wine strained they give in the Morning one ounce or two, Castoreum one scruple, or two scruples being dissolved therein.

3. The Back-bone as also the Part affected when they are made warm by Friction, must be anointed in the Morning with the Oyl of Costus well prepared, to which I would have added the distilled Oyl of Nutmegs and Cloves.

4. The Oyl of Bricks, Petroleum, the Oyl of Turpentine and Junipers will also be conve∣nient. Reinerus Solenander, Cons. 20. Sect. 2.

LVI: A Palsy variously cured.

1. Some have it for a Secret, to anoint the affected Members with the Fat that falls from an old Gander roasted, in the whole Belly is sew∣ed up first Bdellium, Galbanum, Opopanax Ammoniacum, and the Flesh of a Fox.

2. But I have also used Sinapisms with great Success, Foxes skins undressed, the Pouder of Nutmegs, Cardamoms and Ivy, first macera∣ted in hot Water, then afterwards dryed in the

Shadow, fumigated and applyed are of great use.

3. Outwardly for the Head I have found by Experience that first a double Cucupha is very good, made of Cephalick Flowers, the Wood of Aloes, Nutmegs and the like.

4. Another is a Bath made of a Lye prepa∣ped of the Ashes of Juniper and a Decoction of the Cephalick Herbs, of Elder and Cloves. Julius Caesar Claudinus, Consul. 135.

LVII. A Palsy in the Tongue.

1. The following Remedies were exhibited to a Man who had a Palsy in his Tongue, accom∣panied with an Indisposition of his whole Body: Take Fountain-Water, six ounces: Oyl of Vi∣triol, a sufficient quantity to correct the Crudity of the Water: let the Person take each hour one spoonful of this Water.

2. Now that this Disease might be vanquished, I prescribed this Cathartick Potion: Take the Extract of Colocynthis, to the bigness of a Fil∣berd-Nut: the Whey of Milk, two ounces: mix them and drink them warm: upon which a plentiful Evacuation of the Belly followed.

3. The Impediment of the Tongue stil con∣tinuing the third day after the first Purgation; I did repeat the Evacuation of the Body which was so replet with humours.

LVIII. A Palsy coming on a sudden.

1. A certain Widdow whilst in good Health, and eating at her own Table, was taken sudden∣ly with a Palsy; which deprived her both of sense and motion in the one half of her Body; insomuch that she could neither move her left Hand or Foot; yet her Intellectuals remained undisturbed.

2. There came to her an Emperick who in stead of doing her good, did do much hurt; the third year of her Palsy, I being by Marri∣age nerely related to her, endeavoured to do her all the good I possibly could, though I could not root up this Disease and restore her to per∣fect Health again.

3. Yet I attempted these following things for precaution: Take Conserves of the Flowers of Betony, Sage, Rosemary, Cowslips, of each an ounce: the Pouder of Galangal, or the roots of true Acorus, two drams: the roots of Peony, one dram: the roots of Elecampane confected, half a dram: there being also added the Pouder of Diacumin (for she was afflicted with Wind in the Stomach, and belching because of her dai∣ly sitting) one dram and half: Species Aroma∣tici Rosati, two scruples and half: Species Dia∣galanga, Species Diarrhodon Abbatis, of each one scruple and half: with Syrup hf Stoechas make an Electuary.

4. Afterwards there was added Syrup of Mint, when she was ill in her Stomach, as also the Species Aromatici Rosati was used in Tablets, but more frequently the Conserves of the Flow∣ers of Betony, Sage, and Rosemary; by which Remedies she was preserved full eleven years from any further Palsy or Apoplexy. Forestus, Lih. 10. Observ. 85.

LIX. A Palsy of the Tongue after an Ap••∣plexy:

1. Somtimes the Tongue is resolved and re∣mains so after an Apoplexy; cheifly in those, who during Health are addicted to Stammering; the whole Body being purged and Head also, every Morning some of the following Electuary was used, and now and then some grains of white Mustard-seed covered over with Sugar.

2. Take Conserves of the Flowers of Sage, Rosemary, of each one ounce: the Conserves of the Flowers of Cowslips, of the Flowers of Be∣tony, of each half an ounce: the Pouder of the root Galangal, and of Peony, of each one dram and half: the roots of Elecampane con∣fected, half an ounce: the Species Diamoschi Dulcis & Amari, of Diambra, and D••alangal, of each one dram and half: the Species Aromatici Rosati, the Species Laetitiae Galeni, (for the Per∣son was inclinable to Melancholy) of each half a dram: Mithridate confected, three drams: Nutmeg confected, two drams: Oxymel of Squills, and Syrup of Staechas, of each a suffi∣cient quantity: make an Electuary indifferently liquid, and let him take in the Morning the bigness of a small Chest-Nut thereof. P••tru•••••• Forestas, Lib. 10. Observ. 86.

LX. A Palsy of the Tongue happening sud∣denly.

1. A certain Taylor, whilst he sat at work at his Table, was suddenly taken with a Palsy of the Tongue; to whom a Physician came, concluding that he was troubled with a Lethar∣gy; he having done him little good occasioned me to be sent for, to whom I came on the sixth day of his Diseas••.

2. Finding him awake, yet not able to speak to me, nevertheless he followed his Business every day; he had the use of his Reason; for by putting his Finger upon his Tongue, he shew∣ed me where the Malady lay, and the Part af∣fected, but with indistinct Words or rather a meer Sound.

3. By which Signs I presently observed that his Tongue was resolved, as to his Belly it was in such a Condition, as that he had not had so much as one Stool, though it was the sixth day of his Distemper, therefore finding his Strength as yet firm, I ordered the Injection of the fol∣lowing Clyster.

4. Take Centaury the lesser, Sage, Marjo∣ram, Betony, Hysop, the Flowers of Cammo∣mil, of Melilot, of each half an handful: A∣niseed, two drams: the seeds of Peony, one dram: Pulp of Colocynthis, half an ounce, Agarick trochiscated, one dram and half: Co∣locynthis and Agarick tyed up in a round Knob, boyl in common Water, one pound: to the strain∣ing adding Hiera Picra, Benedictum Laxati∣vum, of each half an ounce: Diaphaenicon, three drams: Oyl of Cammomil, Oyl of Rue, of each one ounce and half: common Salt, one dram and half: mix them and make a Clyster: This purged the Belly thrice and eased it of many pituitous and viscid Excrements.

5. On the Day following, Frictions of the Arms being first used; I commanded two Cupping-Glasses with Scarification to be put to the Shoulders, and one to the Neck without Scarification.

6. I opened a Vein under the Tongue, but he could not extend his Tongue, wherefore having swallowed the following Pills of Cochiae, two scruples: Castoreum, one scruple: and the Belly being soluble enough; I came to Garga∣risms and Apophlegmatisms, and then ordered the Tongue to be rubbed strongly with Aqua Vitae and a little Treacle added.

7. The Fore-Head, Chin, and Nape were anointed with the Oyls of Orrice and of Dill; by which Remedies to the Admiration of all the By-standers, he recovered immediately his perfect Speech, and was happily delivered from the Palsy of the Tongue. Petrus Forestus, Lib. 10. Observ. 87.

LXI. A Palsy of the Bladder.

1. The constringent Muscle of the Neck of the Bladder was resolved, by reason of which the Urine came involuntarily; which somtimes also happens in an Apoplexy, somtimes by a stroke or bruise, or from the inferiour Vertebrae or the Os Sacrum being hurt, or from too much Refrigeration.

2. These following things were prescribed, because the Urine could not he retained: Take Electuary Lenitive, Hiera Picra Simplex, of each three drams: Diaphaenicon, one dram: choice Rhubarb, Resin of Turpentine, of each two scruples: Troches of Winter-Cherries without O∣pium, half a scruple: dissolve in Mint-Water, or Worm-wood, or in the Decoction of these Herbs, three ounces: Honey of Roses strained, half an ounce: mix them and make a Potion, by which much flegmatick matter was twice evacuated.

3. Immediately the following Fomentation was used: Take Mint, Calaminth, red Roses, of each one handful: Sage, Rue, Origanum, of each half an handful: the roots of Elecampane, Galangal or the true Acorus, the roots of Cy∣press, of each two drams: the Bark of Frankin∣cense, Sumach berries, Maiden-hair, Acorus, Cypress-Nuts, Balaustians, of each one dram: make a Decoction in French-Claret for one pound and half or two, to be used every Morning for a Fomentation to be applyed to the Breast.

4. Take roots of true Acorus, Cypress, of each three drams: Galangal, the Wood of Aloes, Calamus Aromaticus cut, Cypress-Nuts: Ba∣laustians, Pomgranate-Peels, Myrtles, Acorn-Cups, the roots of Male-fern, Comfrey, of each one dram: Galls, Frankincense, the seed of

Agnus Castus, Rue, of each one scruple: choice Cinnamon, half an ounce: being all pulverized let them boyl in Claret, sugar being added to give them a pleasant Tast, and according to Art make a Claret for one pint and a half.

5. By this Claret I cured a Maid, which for the space of five years could not retain her Wa∣ter, especially in the Night; after the Fomen∣tation I caused the Womb to be anointed with the following Liniment.

6. Take Ʋnguentum Aragon, half an ounce: the Oyl of Costus, and of Spike, of each two drams: mix them.

7. There was taken every Day the quantity of a great Bean of this Mixture: Take the Meal of dryed Acorus, half an ounce: of Frank∣incense, two drams: the Raspings of Ivory, Spodium, Cypress, Galangal, of each two scru∣ples: make a very soft Pulp, and force it through a Seive, to which add the Syrup of Mint, a sufficient quantity: and make it after the man∣ner of an Electuary moderately liquid.

8. We also ordered the resolved Reins to be anointed with this Liniment: Take Ʋnguen∣tum Comitissa, Ceratum infrigidans Galeni, half an ounce: with a little Oyl of Mirtles: mix them.

9. Afterwards because these things did not much relieve this Man, I prescribed the follow∣ing, which were used by another Physician with Success in the Cure of one who had been troubled for eighteen years with this Disease of not re∣taining of Urine.

10. Take Acorns, one ounce and half: Ga∣langal, half an ounce: boyl them in two pounds of Claret and Smiths-Water, in which hot Iron is put, with two drams of Frankincense, strain it; of this Decoction our Patient drank every Morning and Evening, it did him much good.

11. We also anointed other Persons, who af∣rer the Epilepsy fell into a Resolution of the Bladder with the Oyl of Mastick and of Juniper, with a little of the Oyl of Turpentine being ad∣ded, and by this alone he retained his Water which before he could not.

12. There was also an old Man about the age of seventy who could not keep his Water, to whom I ordered this following Cere-Cloath to be applyed to his Breast, by which he was cured.

13. Take Ʋnguentum Aragon, half an ounce: Oyl of Wall-Flowers, of Costus, of Spike••ard, of each two drams: Mastick, red Roses, A∣corns, all pulverized, of each half a dram: Frankincense, one scruple: Wax, a sufficient quantity: make a Cere-Cloath, it was often re∣iterated.

14. After three years falling into the same Malady again, this Remedy recovered the Per∣son again.

15. Another Person a Country-Woman af∣ter Child-birth could not retain her Water: First I gave have her these Pills: Take Pil. Hi∣era Simplex, Pil. Mastick, of each half a dram: with the Syrup of Staechas, make seven Pills: let them be given in the Morning.

16. She was of a flegmatick, cold and moist Complexion, and this Malady was increased by the great Flux of this pituitous humor, her Bel∣ly being loosned by Pills, she did use this Claret.

17. Take Cypress, two scruples: grains of Myrtle, roots of Comfrey dryed, Cypress-Nuts, Balaustians, Sumach, of each one scruple: Wood of Aloes, Calamus Aromaticus cut, of each two scruples: boyl them in two pounds of rough Claret, to one pound and half: let it be clarified and sweetned with two ounces of white Sugar, and aromatize it with three drams of choice Cinnamon, Species Diarrhodon Abbatis, Aromaticum Rosatum without Musk, of each one scruple: make a Claret according to Art.

18. Presently after the following things were used: Take Cypress, two scruples: grains of Sumach, Balaustians, Cypress-Nuts, Pomgra∣nate-Peels, of each half a scruple: the Wood of Aloes, Calamus Aromaticus cut in peices, of each two scruples: boyl them all in two pounds of Claret, and in two ounces of Horse-tail-Wa∣ter, and make a decoction to one pound and half of Water: in which let hot Steel be twice or thrice extinguished, then strain it, and aromatize it with choice Cinnamon, two ounces and half: Species Diarrhodon Abbatis, Aromaticum

Rosatum, of each one scruple: Troches of Ter∣ra Sigillata, of Amber, of each half a scruple: adding white Sugar for Tast, by which Reme∣dies she was helped. Petrus Forestus, Lib. 10. Observ. 92.

LXII. A Palsy of the Yard.

1. In the resolution of the Yard, as Actius in his Lib. Cap. 30. says, the excretion of U∣rine is not stopped, but the ejection of the seed: this Evil is most troublosom and inconvenient to such as are married.

2. We shall come to the Remedies, the Jelly of a Bulls or Harts Pizel, and Conserve of Sa∣tyrion, and a Confect of the same are good.

3. We advise that the Yard, Groin, and Thighs be anointed with the following Oint∣ment: Take the Fat of Foxes Stones, the Juyce of Rocket, of each half an ounce: the Gall of a Bull, one ounce: boyl them to the consumption of the Juyce, and when it begins to grow cold, put into it the following Pouder. Take Pyre∣thrum, one dram: Euphorbium, half a dram: the seed of Rocket, two scruples: make a Pou∣der: and with the Oyl of Nuts and Wax a suffi∣cient quantity mak an Ointment.

4. We have used to give to one more fleg∣matick, Conserve of Sarcocol and confected Gin∣ger, Pyrethrum confected and Pimpernel, and and of the Species of Saxifrage confected, and Conserve of the root of Cow-Parsneps.

5. Much like to this was prescribed for an old Spaniard who would needs marry, for the erection of his Yard which was paralytick: Take Oriental Saffron, long Pepper, Cardamoms, Pyrethrum, of each half a dram: the tayls of Skinks with their reins, two scruples: Galan∣gal, four scruples: the seeds of Rape, of Pars∣nip, of Rocket, of Nettles, Bird-tongue, of each one dram: Leeks, white Ginger, choice Cin∣namon, of each two scruples: the Electuary of Diasatyrion, four ounces: with the Syrup of confected Ginger make a Mixture, which keep in a glazed Vessel, let him take Morning and Evening the bigness of a Nut thereof, drinking an hour after a Cup of a pleasant Wine.

6. And let this following Pouder be taken before he go to bed: Take white Ginger, one dram: Galangal, two drams: Bulls-Pizel dry∣ed and pulverized: make a Pouder, and give one dram or more in Wine.

7: There was also a Pouder made of Py∣rethrum, three ounces: Euphorbium, one ounce: which was kept in a Bag of red Leather, about three spoonfuls whereof were boyled in strong Wine, with which the Stones, Yard, Perinaeum and Thighs were washed Morning and Evening.

8. The Feet and the Soles of the Feet, and the Hands and the Palms of the Hands may be washed with that Wine: It was ordered for the Person that he should eat Beans, Onions boyl∣ed, and roasted Parship Rape, with the Broath of Flesh, made ready with Butter, Honey and a little Ginger. All which did very much good. Forestus, Lib. 10. Cap. 83.

LXIII. A Palsy with an Atrophia of the Legs.

1. Although the restauration of wasted and decayed Strength depends chiefly upon Diet, yet in the mean time there is great need of re∣storative and corroborative Medicines, and of such as remove Obstructions: this following Claret was used.

2. Take Fennel-roots and Parsly-roots (for without drying and heating much, they open Obstructions of the Liver) Bugloss-roots, (for it comforts the Heart) Mountain-Eryngo, (for it moistens and nourishes) of each one ounce: the Cordial-Flowers, one pugil: common Maid∣en-hair, red Maiden-hair, Borrage, Bugloss, Bawm of each one handful: Raisons, Currans, of each one ounce: Liquorice scraped, half an ounce: boil them in two parts of Rhenish-Wine and one part of Water to a pound, strain then aromatize with choice Cinnamon, three drams: Species Rosatae Novellae, Species Electuarii Re∣sumptivi, of each one ounce: add to these a sufficient quantity of Sugar, and make a Claret according to Art.

3. Then the following Electuary was used: Take Conserves of Borrage, of Bugloss, Citron-Peels, of each two ounces: Species Diarrhodon Abbatis, Species Trisantila, of each three drams: Pine-Nuts, Pistick-Nuts, of each half an ounce: Species Resumptivae, two drams and

half: Species Haly contra Tabem, one dram: Species Aromatici Rosati, one dram and half: Conserve of Maiden-hair, half an ounce: sweet Almonds blanched and bruised, three drams: Syrup of Maiden-hair, Syrup of Vinegar, of each a sufficient quantity: make it after the manner of an Opiate or liquid Electuary: He took thereof twice a Day to the quantity of a Chest-Nut.

4. The next thing that we ordered, was Frictions first with the Hand, then with a rough Cloth before a Fire for the space of twelve or more Days, then to continue the use of the afore∣said Electuary, to which we did add for the re∣moving of the Obstruction of the Liver, the Species Diacurcumae, three drams: but the Li∣ver being now made more, free the Electu∣ary was repeated without the said Species Dia∣curcumae,

5. A while after the same was prescribed, but after this manner: Take Conserves of Borrage, Bugloss, Citron-Peels, of each one ounce: the Species Diarrhodon Abbatis, Species Resump∣tivae, Species Triasantila, Species Aromatici Rosati, of each two drams: Syrup of Maiden-hair, Syrup of Vinegar simple, of each a suffi∣cient quantitie: make a Confection.

6. Then after this these Tablets were used: Take Species Resumptivae, two scruples and half: the Species of Haly contra Tabem, Species Di∣arrhodon Abbatis, Species Aromatici Rosati, Species Triasantila, of each one scruple: dissol∣ved in Borrage-Water, white Sugar, three ounces: make a Confection in Rowls weighing three drams: let him take one in the Morning and drink thereafter one Cup of Canary, or Rhenish Wine.

7. We did speak of Frictions: now we come to prescribe Ointments which are to be used after the said Frictions: Take Oyl of sweet Al∣monds, two ounces: Oyl of Cammomil, one ounce: mix them. This was often repeated, then the next soft Ointment was used.

8. Take Oyl of sweet Almonds, one ounce: Oyl-Olive, half an ounce: Ship-Pitch, two ounces: with a sufficient quantity of Wax make an Ointment. By these Remedies, but especi∣ally by that Ointment first described, this Youth grew well to the wonder of many People.

9. Moreover these following Medicines are good against an Atropia. Take Lineseed Oyl, Oyl of Worms, of each one ounce: Oyl of Mace, two drams: Oyl of Hypericon, three drams: Salt Gem dryed and levigated, one dram: Oyl of Roses, half an ounce: with a little Wax make a Liniment.

10. This following Medicine is also very good: Take the Pulp of the Wings and fleshy Parts of a Capon, and of Partriges, of each six ounces: the Flesh of Dates, two ounces: the Flesh of Jubebs, one ounce: Pine-Apples washed in Wa∣ter of Colts-foot and Hysop, of each three drams: the seeds of Comfrey, and Mallows, of each one dram: Liquorice scraped clean, half an ounce: Tragacanthum, Gum Arabick, of each three scruples: sweet Almonds blanched, three drams: beat them together according to Art: adding a sufficient quantity of Sugar, as also the Syrup of Bugloss and Violets, a suffici∣ent quantity: the Pouder of Species Resumpti∣vae, one ounce and half: Electuarium de Gem∣mis, one dram: mix them and make a Pasta Regalis, or Marchpane.

11. Take Syrup of Staechas, six ounces: the Pouder of Species Aromatici Rosati, one dram: mix them.

12. Tak Oyl of sweet Almonds, Oyl of Vio∣lets, Oyl of Sesame, of each half an ounce: Gum Tragacantha, Gum Arabick, of each one dram and half: the Pouder of Species Resumptivae, one dram, the Yelk of an Egg, with a little Wax: mix them and make a Liniment. Petrus Fo∣restus, Lib. 10. Observ. 97.

LXIV. The Palsy in a middle-aged Man.

1. A certain Gentleman of a robust strong constitution, about forty years of age; for the most part in good Health, at length having ac∣customed himself to a sedentary Life and Idle∣ness, and thereby being made more dull, did hate all kinds of Exercise and Recreation: Fur∣thermore being melancholy and sad would up∣on any light Occasion, yea somtimes for no ma∣nifest Cause break out into Weeping and Tears.

2. This Man after a very little while (the like thing I have usually observerved of others)

was affected with a Weakness and Trembling of all the Members, and afterwards with the re∣solution of the lower Parts.

3. Yielding himself up to this Conquerour, and every Day more and more sensibly languish∣ing, he dyed within six Months.

4. I remember many others, especially two that had committed themselves to our Cure, who in the former part of their Life and middle Age were very ingenious and learned, but af∣terw••ds in their declinature and latter part of their Life; growing very dull and forgetful partly from the ill disposition of the Body, and partly from the perturbations of the Mind, became paralytick notwithstanding all the Remedies that were used in the beginning of the Disease.

5. In such like Cases first of all the Brain seems, as to its disposition and confirmation, to be corrupted and appaired, and the Spirits being carried out of their proper Chanel, being also dull and heavy cannot rightly perform the Acts of Imagination and Memory, therefore because of their Defects and inordinate Motions, there must needs be an Impotency and Eclipse of the motive Faculty in the nervous Appendix. Wil∣lis Pathelog. Cap. 9. Observ. 1.

LXV. The Palsy in a young Man.

1: A young Man of a sanguine Complexion, ingenious, and for the most part healthful, sit∣ting in his Chair after Supper, and too plentifully drinking Wine, was taken with a Stupidity and Numbness in his right Hand; insomuch that his Glove which he had in his Hand did fall involuntarily from him.

2. Afterwards, rising out of the Chair and en∣deavouring to walk, he felt a resolution in his Thigh and Leg of that Side; a little after he fell, yet without any Apoplexy, into a certain Dulness and Hebitude of Mind with a kind of Heaviness and Unsensibleness.

3. Nevertheless he remained in his right Wits, and could, when interrogated, answer aptly enough, though but slowly and not without some Impediment, doing also whatsoever was com∣manded him.

4. A learned Physician being brought, Phle∣botomy, Vomits and Purgations were celebra∣ted in their order; Cupping-Glasses, Scarifica∣tion, Liniments, Frictions, and other Admi∣nistrations were carefully exhibited; yet not∣withstanding the use of these Remedies the Palsy still grew worse.

5. Insomuch, that besides almost a total de∣privation of Motion in the Members of the right Side, he also lost the Sight of his right Eye; in this his miserable Condition, though somnu∣lent and numb, he knew his Freinds, and was conscious of his own Infirmity, and sollicitous for recovering his Health, and did take all Reme∣dies were tendred him.

6. But every Day more and more the ani∣mal Functions, and by consent from them the vital did at length grow feeble and faint, so that about the seventh or eight Day of his Sickness, he fell into a Delirium, and presently after into Convulsions and other distractions of the ani∣mal Spirits, of which his Strength being utterly destroyed, he dyed.

7. The Head being opened, the fore Cavities of the Brain were filled partly with Ichorous-Blood, partly with Concrete and Grumous, as also with plenty of the serous humor.

8. From whence it is easy to conceive that from that Illuvives compressing the Corpus u∣num striatum, and shutting-up its Pores and the Passages; the Afflux of the Spirits into the ner∣vous Appendix of that Side is impeded; and so a Resolution in the respective Members is ex∣cited.

9. As also because of the Thalamus Opticus where it is fixed to the Corpus striatum being compressed, the Eye of that Side was deprived of Sight; moreover the callous Body was a little compressed by the matter gathered together; from hence the Principle of the animal Functions, their Slowness, Dulness and Heaviness were ex∣cited without any subversion of them.

10. These kinds of Affections because of some Hurt affixed to the substance of the Brain do proceed from thence, and not (as we in another place asserted) from the Impletion of the Ven∣tricles; which I do think is clear enough from this one Instance. Willis Patholog. Cap. 9. Observ. 2.

LXVI. The Palsy in another middle-aged Man.

1. A Farmer who belonged to a certain no∣ble Man, about the age of forty, his Constitu∣tion was cholerick and his Blood sharp, and not long since obnoxious to a Vertigo, who while he was travelling a horse-back through a certain Village; was suddenly taken with a Scotomy, by which he fell presently to the Ground, from whence being taken up by the Inhabitants and put into a Bed, he lay for many hours insensible and as it were dead.

2. Afterwards he was taken with an univer∣sal Palsy, and did feel all the Members of both Sides resolved.

3. Coming to see him, I caused twelve oun∣ces of Blood to be taken from him; afterwards I prescribed Medicines to be both internally and externally administred, not without good Suc∣cess.

4. For about five or six Days after he began to move his Hands and Feet, and to extend and bow them here and there, yet slowly; and by a constant use of Remedies he began within the space of two Months to raise himself up, to stand on his Feet; and to walk a little with the Benefit of Crutches.

5. And then having used an artificial Bath somtimes at home; he grew every Day stronger and more capable of motion, at length going to the Bath at the proper Season, he was perfect∣ly recovered, and by the use of these Waters in the space of a fort-night; where he left his Crutches behind him.

6. In this Case the apopletick Matter falling from the Meditullium of the Brain, being divid∣ed and largely diffused, had got into both the Corpus striatum, and this caused an universal Palsy; but forasmuch, as the same was expand∣ed, it was with less Density impacted in the medullar Pores and consequently more moveable and apt to be discussed and the Cure more fa∣cile and sudden.

7. The hotter Sort of Medicines did not agree with this Man, therefore I endeavoured to ex∣hibite such as were of their own nature tempe∣rate.

8. Now that the Palsy comes not only by cephalick Affects, but also by a Colick and the Scurvy; the following Relation doth evidently declare. Willis Patholog. Cap. 9. Obs. 3.

LXVII. The Palsy in a young Woman after Child-birth.

1. A certain fair and young Woman after Child-birth fell into a tertian Ague; which af∣terwards became Quotidian; she having some Intermission of her Feaver, fell into a very feirce daily Cholick; the Pains first only in the Ab∣domen were outragious, being accompanied with Vomiting and most sharp Gripes.

2. She being for a long time afflicted with these and almost consumed, began at length to be troubled with a kind of stupefaction and sense of pricking, much like to that which one feels when the Hand or Foot is said to be asleep.

3. Not long after this a Palsy which was uni∣versal followed (of which Disease the precedent Distemper is the usual Fore-runner) in this help∣less Condition she was carried to Oxford and committed to the Care of another Doctor and my self.

4. This poor young Womans Arms, Legs, all the greater and lesser Members, were so much resolved, that she could not so much as move Hand nor Foot, nor a Finger of either Hand: Moreover she had so great a Consump∣tion that there was no Flesh to be seen on the Bones, and the Bones could scarcely stick to the Skin; yet that which afforded us some small ground of hope was her good Pulse and a lively Aspect.

5 After we had for many weeks exhibited several Medicines as well antiscorbutick as anti∣paralytick, according to various Methods with∣out Success, we at length proposed to her and her Freinds Salivation as a Remedy more pow∣erful but more dangerous then others.

6. Therefore we did exhibite a small Dose of Praecipitatum ex Mercurio cum Sole, and did repeat the same the next Day; on the third Day a Salivation easy and moderate was conti∣nued for a week without any malignant Symp∣toms, which did succeed well.

7. Then the sick complaining of a greivous

Head ach and Vertigo, began to be afflicted with convulsive Motions; for that cause it was necessary immediately to depress the Salivation, and to break off this Course as soon as possible, by diverting and deriving the Defluxion of the serous humor from the Head towards other Parts, which may be effected by the application of frequent Clysters, epispastick Emplasters and Revulsions together with Cordials and Opi∣ats inwardly given.

8. By these things this noble Lady found her self a little better, and began to extend and stretch-out the Joints of her Hands and Feet, and move the Members from one place to ano∣ther.

9. The Defluxion ceasing, she began to be gently purged for many Days with the Decoction of China, Sarsa, Sanders, Ivory, &c. with the addition of the dryed Leaves of Sage, Betony, Pauls-Betony, &c. with which there was wont to be mixed with the Spirit of Harts-horn or Soot, cephalick and cardiack Confections, as also the proper Pouder and Julap.

10. In the space of a Month she could stand on her Feet, being supported by her Servants, and could walk a little in her Chamber, moreover sleeping and eating indifferently well, she grew every Day in Strength and in Flesh; and at last became perfectly well by the moderate use of the Baths.

11. The cause of this Distemper proceeded from the Blood, which being corrupted and vi∣tiated did bring an intermitting Feaver, then because of the said Feaver, the Blood being more vitiated did communicate its Infection to the Brain and the nervous Stock.

12. This peccant Matter being thus inter∣laced with the Blood and the nervous Juyce, first almost only spasmodick, and also cheifly entring into the intercostal Nerves, did excite the Cho∣lick; afterwards being diffused more largly into the Nerves of the Marrow of the Back-bone, did cause painful Contractions in the nervous Fibres through the whole Body.

13. And whereas by the daily abundant In∣course of the spasmodick Matter, the Passages of the Brain and Nerves were very much ope∣ned, the thicker Particles getting in at length, did disseminate a paralytick Disposition through∣out the whole Body.

14. About the Therapeia the usual Remedies of it before Salivation have been less profitable, because they force the morbifick Matter so far that the nervous Chanels or Conduits are ob∣structed thereby; mercurial Particles as they did dissolve the matter so compacted, did first of all open the way to a Cure, which was every Day much advanced by cephalick Medicines, and was happily consummated by using of the Baths. Willis Patholog. Cap. 9. Observ. 4

LXVIII. A Palsy which happened to a health∣ful Man.

1. But the use of the Baths is not profitable to all paralytick Persons; yea to some they have been hurtful, as the following Relation will abundantly manifest. A certain Merchant of London after he had put his Foot out of Joynt, did thereafter halt and was lame in that Part; yet otherwise was healthful and strong enough, this Person finding no great Be∣nefit by Topicks of several Sorts; he went to the Bath by advice of his Physician and began to make use of the temperate Baths.

2. From the further use of which he would have forborn, being sensibly made worse, the Palsy beginning immediately in the other Parts, but that a Physician who was then present advi∣sed him, to continue the use of them, promising him that he would be much the better: where∣upon for the space of thirty of Days he used the Baths, till all the lower Members from the Os Sacrum to the Feet were altogether resolved.

3. Moreover in his Breast there was a nota∣ble Dyspnaea or straitness of Breath, and a kind of Asthma excited, wherefore the Breath did labour under the inforcement of those Parts and the agitation of the Thorax.

4. In the sad Case he departed from the Baths, now it was too late to think of using other Medicines, for his Members were not only paralytical, but his Belly swelled, and his Breathing was more and more difficult and im∣peded, his Pulse became wonderful weak, for there was scarcely place left for Catharticks,

only cardiack and antiparalytick Remedies were to be made use of.

5. This sick Person notwithstanding the ex∣hibition of these, within a fort-night after la∣bouring under a Dyspnaea for many hours, at length expired.

6. The cause of this Gentlemans Death I take to be the concretion of the Blood in the Heart, for the long time the motion of the Prae∣cordia was exceedingly obstructed: it seems to me very profitable that peices of Flesh did grow together within the Ventricles of the Heart. Willis Patholog. Cap. 9. Observ. 5.

LXIX. A Palsy in a Child.

1. A Child about three years old, of a moist Brain, being somtimes obnoxious to Inflama∣tion in the Eyes and watery Wheals in the Face, was taken ill in the beginning of the Fall, having a flow Feaver, and a dejected Appetite, he grew dull and drowsy; insomuch that almost Day and Night he slept continually.

2. This Child when he was wakned, he knew the By standers, and could answer aptly when he was spoke to.

3. Proper Medicines were ehixbited, such as Clysters, Vesicatories, Catharticks, also Juleps, Spirit of Harts-horn, Pouders, with many o∣ther Things used in such a Case, all which being immediately and carefully exhibited, did so much good that in the space of six or seven Days the sick Child was freed from his Feaver, and calling for Victuals grew so well that for that time he stood not much in need of a Phy∣sician.

4. But within a very short while, he elapsed, be∣coming somnulent, was affected with a more grie∣vous Dulness and Heaviness than the former: in∣somuch that he could be scarcely awakened, he knew nothing, nor did do any thing knowingly.

5. The next Day following he became stupid, and although he could open his Eyes briskly and turn them here and there, yet he could not see any thing.

6. And within a Day or two thereafter he was seised with a Palsy of the right Side, the former Remedies being repeated, there were added Sternutatoriess, Apophlegmatisms, Blood-letting, Cataplasms to the Feet, and Epispa∣sticks were applyed to the Head when shaved.

7. These and other Medicaments were pre∣scribed but no happy Effect: For the sick after he had lain four or five Days unsensible, both Pulse and Respiration growing more and more feeble, he breathed out his Soul to God.

8. The Body being anatomized, all things were found sound in the lower and middle Ven∣ter or Region, except that in the right Kidney the Ichorous humor waxing white, had begun to gather together after the manner of some thin Putrifaction, which did flow forth plenti∣fully from some Parts of the deffective and com∣pressed Kidney.

9. This seem'd to be beginning or Rudi∣ment of a future Imposthumation and perhaps because of the serous humor not gathering plen∣tifully enough here, a greater abundance had flowed to the Brain: For the hollowness of the Skull being empty; the foremost Region of the Encephalon, even to the Insertion of the fourth Sinus did swell, a clear lympid Water being through the Membrans translucid; which did immediately overflow the Menings.

10. Moreover in that place, Portions of the Brain cut off as it were by piecemeal, which were too much soaked and moistened, did ap∣pear almost without the least reddish or san∣guine Color.

11. In the hinder Part or Limbus of the Brain the Vessels were somwhat red, and the substance of the Cortex was without any Tu∣mor or overflowing of Water, it appearing firmer; by this it appears that the cause of the Lethargy did proceed from the watery Il∣luvies of the outmost Brain.

12. The Brain being cut away by peecemeal, and a Hole being made in the fore Cavity di∣stended by the Lympha, the c ear limpid Wa∣ter being held-in within too straight a Compass, breaks forth, the great abundance whereof had filled all the Ventricles to the top; which ••y compressing the optick Thalami, (as we in ano∣ther Case related) and by entring into the Cor∣pus Striatum and its Pores causeth a Blindness; and also by compression the Palsy.

13. The Plexus Choroeides did appear as

they had been perboiled, waxing white and without blood. It is probable by these things that all or the greatest part of the Lympha of the vessels, has sent forth or dropped out that humor, which hath overflowed the Ventricles of the Brain.

14. Although in this case, if the watery La∣tex falling lower from the Cortex of the Brain, the Brain being altogether pierced thorough; it may be demanded whither it can flow down upon those sinus.

15. And it may not be improper to ask a reason why a Lethargick person appears at first to be cured, and then immediately grows worse, having a blindness and a Palsy: it is certainly from a store of the soporiferous mat∣ter falling from the Cortex of the Brain into its Cavities, whereby the Animal function is a little revived but afterwards a new matter en∣gendring in the Cortex of the Brain, and this falling down into the sinus, is gathered and con∣gregated to a fulness.

16. And therefore it is that the person re∣lapsed in the former Disease, with these of blindness and the Palsy.

17: And although also the dropsy of the inmost Brain or the Inundation of its Ventri∣tricles either by compressing the Corpora striata or the Thalami Optici causes a Palsy and blindness, or by vellicating the Original of the Nerves stirs up the Spasmodick affections; yet the Lethargy does not arise from any such cause, but from the exterior Brain is inundated and compressed. Willis Patholog. cap. 9. Ob∣serv. 6.

LXX. The Palsy arising from a Cholick.

1. A certain Gentleman who had been long sickly, & oft times sick indeed, was troubled for almost five months with a Cholick, or rather a wandring Gout, and a fierce and stubborn Scurvey; Insomuch that not only the Bowels and Loins were afflicted with great torments, but moreover the whole Membrains and Mus∣cles were troubled with continual pungent and pricking Pains.

2. At length he endured most horrible Con∣vulsions; one while resolutions of the parts, now a Phrensy in the Head, then Appoplectick as∣saults, and obfuscation of the sight; at length he Died, his strength being wasted, and the treasury of the Spirits being exhausted.

3. Seven days; the penult being excepted, before his Death, he was more vigorous both as to sense and intellect, yet live almost al∣ways without sleep; and although Opiats, milder and stronger Medicines were exhibi∣ted, yet could he scarcely sleep.

4. A little before he came to be watchful to that degree; a great quantity of water did flow forth from a Vesicatory applyed to the Neck, and did afterwards run every day till the day of his Death: from thence I suppose that the watery humour being taken too co∣piously from the Brain, was the cause of his being so little addicted to sleep and drouzi∣ness.

5. This Gentlemans Head being opened, the inward Cavities of the Brain, or all the Ven∣tricles were filled full of clear lympid water and they appeared as if they were distended, yea about the top of the Back-bone the very Furis Medullaris seemed to be immerged in water that was gathered there.

6. Without doubt for this reason; Pains and fierce Convulsions in the Loins and Members, yea in the whole Body were so troublesom; and because of the overflowing in the Ventricles, he was obnoxious to frequent obfuscations of the sight and resolution of the Joints.

7. Nevertheless from thence there was no Lethargy; but because of the water too much derived from the Brain by Vesicatories, a great watchfullness was occasioned.

8. He was afflicted with a Dropsy of the Brest because of the Lungs being much vitia∣ted; his Liver, which was very big, was eve∣ry where full of white spots, and almost with∣out any blood; therefore the vices of the blood and Nervous part ought in some measure to be attributed to these faults of the Viscera. Willis Patholog. cap. 9. Observ. 7.

LXXI. A Palsy following upon a Feaver.

1. A certain Youth had a Feaver, with a Cough which ended in a Palsy of the Tongue;

first we gave him this Laxative syrup.

2. Tak•• syrup of Roses solutive, two ounces: Manna, half an ounce: a little of the decoction of the flowers and fruits with the leaves of Sena.

3. After the Belly was loosened, we gave a sudorifick powder to be taken at two several times, made of Harts-horn prepared, with the shreds of Scarlet-Cloath, of each half a dram, in the water of Carduus Benedictus.

4. We gave him in the next place for his Cough, the roots of Sorrel, with Harts-horn and Sugar-Candy, and the syrup of the juyce of Citrons, mixed with syrup of Violets, also Conserve of Roses and Violets, and the like.

5. But we gave ease to his violent Cough by syrup of Jujubs, mixed with syrup of Violets; and somtimes for Inspissating the Catarrh and defluxion, we gave him in the Evening the sy∣rup of the flowers of wild Poppie.

6. When by these things the principal Di∣sease was defeated, there happened and suc∣ceeded a Palsy of the Tongue, from which he was deprived of his speech, I conjecture the cause of this proceeded from a Catarrh falling upon the Nerves of the Tongue; for whom was prescribed the following Cephalick Balsam.

7. Take Oyl of Nutmeg by expression, one dram: Oyls of Bawm, Rue, Rosemary, Marjoram, of each half a scruple: mix them and make a Balsam, wherewith anoint frequently the Head, Temples, and Nostrills.

8. The following Gargarism was prescribed: Take the waters of Sage, and Lilly Con∣vally, of each six ounces: the spirit of black Cherries, one ounce and half: Mithridate, one dram and half: mix them.

9. Outwardly was applyed a bag of the seeds of Nigella, Mastich, Nutmeg, the flowers of Lavender, Marjoram, and the like; by these things and the observation of a good Diet this Youth gradually recovered strength. Gregorius Horstius, lib. 1. Observ. 29.

LXXII. A Palsy following upon Cholick Pains.

1. One about fifty years of age had vio∣lent Pains of the Cholick, but when the Intens∣ness of the pain abated, there succeeded a great weekness of the Feet and Hands, which ended in a Palsy of both, but chiefly of the Hands and Arms.

2. The Diet we prescribed for this person is such as is of an easy concoction, and will rather keep the Belly lose than hard, such is the Broth of Hens, wherein Prunes and Cur∣rans are put, Apples roasted with confected Anise and Fennel, rear Eggs with fresh Butter, the flesh of Hens, Pullets, Pigeons, Veal and Mutton, the Broth of these meats is to be aro∣matized, with a little Rosemary, Time, Mar∣joram, Mace, Savory, Fennel, Anise, Cara∣way and the like: your Wine must be old and your Beer new.

3. Then we appointed the following Cly∣ster: Take Broth of Hens flesh, one pound and half: the flowers of Cammomil, half an hand∣ful: Aniseed, Fennel-seed, Cucumber-seeds, of each one dram: make a decoction, strain, then add the Electuary of Hiera picra simplex, one ounce: Oyl of Dill, Oyl of Cammomil, of each two ounces: Salt one dram: mix them. By the benefit of this the belly was not only rendred loose, but the flatulency of the Inward parts was corrected.

4. After two days one dram of the pouder of Mechoacan with four grains of the Troches Alhandal was given hot in Wine of Raisons for a fuller purgation.

5. Or in the place of the pouder you may take a Bolus: Take our Electuary of Tama∣rinds, six drams: Pulvis De tribus Augusta∣norum, two scruples: mix them, and take it fasting, a draught of the decoction of Pease is to be drunk immediately after.

6. And in the intermediate days for mak∣ing the Belly loose, a draught of the Wine of Raisons warmed, with one ounce an a half of the Oyl of bitter Almonds will not be Incon∣venient.

7. You may take these Medicaments for strengthning and comforting of the Stomach; to wit, the roots of Succory, one handful, boyl them in flesh broth, with which you may mix eight or nine drops of the Spirit of Turpentine two hours before Meat, but in the mean time,

you must forbear the use of other Medicines.

8. By the continuance of this proper means the Stomach will be strengthened, Ventosities dissipated, and obstructions in the Mesentery prevented.

9. You may take half a dram of the follow∣ing Stomach-pouder with white bread a little toasted and moistened in Malago Wine: Take Coriander prepared half an ounce: Anise and Fennel-seeds, of each one dram: Harts-horn prepared, Citron-peels, of each half a dram: Sugar half an ounce: make a pouder.

10. The quantity of half a scruple of Mi∣thridate and old Treacle taken in the Morning, will contribute much to the strengthening of the Head, as also Marjoram-water, after other evacuations attracted and drawn up the No∣strills; the seed of Nigella prepared with Vine∣gar, and put up in a Nodul, will derive de∣fluxions from the Head to the Nostrils, out∣wardly let the top of the Head be anointed fre∣quently with the Balsam of Amber.

11. These being continued for a month, we think because of the affect of the Feet and Hands, that baths for Sweating will be conve∣nient, to wit, Of the leaves of Sage, Rosemary, Rue, Origanum, Time, Camomil, and the like, of each three handfuls: Bay-berries, one hand∣ful: Juniper-berries, four handfuls: make a Decoction.

12. After this sweating Bath, let sweating be provoked in Bed, that being done, the Back∣bone, Shoulder blades with the extream parts are to be anointed with the following Liniment, which is as follows.

13. Take the fat or grease of a Badger, of a Fox, of a Duck, of a Goose, of each one ounce: Oyl of Wormwood, of Cammomil, of Rue, of each half an ounce: Bay-berries, Juniper-ber∣ries, of each two drams: the flowers of Ca∣momil, of Sage, of each one handful: of gene∣rous Wine, three ounces: make a sufficient quan∣tity of a decoction strain it by expression for a Liniment. This Person grew well and recovered h••s strength by degrees by the use of these things.

14. Among other things we did exhibit what Crato speaks of in his counsels 172. Take Gum Galbanum, Gum Elemi, Gum of Jvy, the Oyl of Bays, or of Juniper, of each an equal part, make a distillation; from whence will Issue a water, then a clear and thickish sort of Oyl like unto Honey, which is mightily com∣mended as a good Balsam.

15. Outwardly, after the aforesaid bathings, the Spirit of Tartar frequently applied by way of friction, in anointing is good for resolving and attenuating the peccant matter in the mus∣culous Parts. Gregorius Horstius, lib. 2. Ob∣serv. 16.

LXXIII. A Palsy of the right side, accom∣panied with some defects and Impairment of the Intellect and Speech.

1. A Youth about the age of twelve was ta∣ken with a Palsy of one side, by which he was not only deprived of perfect Ratiocination, but also of Articulate Speech, together with a contorsion of his right Foot.

2. I did resolve first of all to evacuate the Flegm and Serous humors, to help concoction, and to strengthen the Brain and the Marrow of the Back-bone, wherefore I prescribed this fol∣lowing purging pouder.

3. Take roots of Peony, half a scruple: Cream of Tartar, one scruple and half: species Dia∣turbeth, with Rhubarb, one scruple: Diagri∣dium, with Oyl of Fennel prepared, half a scru∣ple: Aniseed and Coriander-seed prepared, of each one scruple: mix and make a Pouder, to be divided into two parts, we allowed him the use of this on intermediate days.

4. Twice to be taken for purgation of the whole Body; we perscribed the following pre∣paration: the manner of taking it alternately: Take roots of Peony, half a scruple, species Dia∣turbeth with Rhubarb, Cream of Tartar, of each one scruple and half: Diagrydium with Oyl of Fennel prepared, six grains: mix and make a pouder to be divided into two equal parts.

5. Secondly, for helping of concoction; we appoint that such things as are proper for the Head, be taken; wherefore we prescribed the following pouder to be daily taken with his meat as a pickle or seasoning.

6. Take roots of Peony, half a dram: the

leaves of Sage, Rue, Betony, Time, of each one handful: the flowers of Lavender, of Rosemary, half an handful: the seeds of Fennel, and Peony hul'd, of each two drams: Mace macerated with Vi∣negar and dryed, one dram: Nutmeg, Cinna∣mon, of each half a dram: make a fine pouder by sifting: half a dram whereof is to be taken both at Dinner and Supper, you must mix it with the Meat you eat.

7. Your daily drink must be of the decocti∣on of Sassafras, with the roots of Peony, Elecam∣pane and Avens, &c.

8. Thirdly, to wit, for the strengthening of the Head and the Nervous kind we prescribed the following things: Inwardly by turns let him use the corroborative pouder with the appropri∣ated distilled water and Cephalick Rowls.

9. Outwardly, we ordered that the Marrow of the Back-bone and the parts that are hurt be rubbed and fomented with the aforesaid di∣stillation, all which being continued for the space of six months; not only the defect of his reason, but of his Speech was helped, and the Child restored to his prist in vigour, no more complaining of his sudden fits, this being the second year from the first assault of his Di∣sease.

10. Here follows the forms of the forenamed remedies: Take the roots of Angelica, of Peo∣ny, of each one ounce and half: Orris, Gentian, long Cypress, of each six drams: the leaves of Marjoram, of the greater Sage, Germander, Betony, of each two handfuls: the flowers of Lavender, of Cammomil, of Staechas, of each one pugil and half: Nutmegs, Cloves, Cubebs, of each one dram and half: cut and bruise them and then infuse them in two quarts of Malago, let them stand in a hot place for three days and make a distillation in Balneo.

11. The strengthening pouder: Take roots of Peony, Misleto of the Oak, of each one scru∣ple and half: the leaves of Sage and Betony, of each half an handful: the seeds of Peony, half a dram: Coriander prepared one dram: Mans skull prepared one scruple: Mace, Cloves, of each half a scruple: Harts horn prepared, one dram and half: Sugar, half an ounce: make a pouder.

12. A comfortable Water to be taken with the foregoing Pouder: Take black Cherry-Wa∣ter, one ounce and half: Waters of the Flowers of Tile, of Borrage, of each three ounces: of Sor∣rel, six ounces: Lozenges of Sugar pearled, one ounce and half: mix them.

13. Somtimes in place of the aforesaid Pou∣der the following was taken by him: Take Pou∣der of Mastick, one dram and half: Harts-horn burnt and prepared, red Coral prepared, of each half a dram: Sugar of Roses tabulated, half an ounce: mix them and make a Pouder.

14. Cephalick Rowls: Take Spirits of Di∣amoschi Dulcis, of Diambrae, of each one dram and half: Oyl of Nutmeg by Expression, half a scruple: Fennel, four drops: Amber, three drops: Sugar dissolved in Lavender-Water, six ounces: make a Confection in Rowls.

15. A Liniment for the Back-bone. Take Oyls of Castoreum, of Worms, of Rue, of each one ounce and half: Fennel distilled, half a scruple: Ʋnguentum Nervinum, six drams: mix them for a Liniment. Gregorius Horstius, Tom. 2. Lib. 2. Observ. 41.

LXXIV. A Palsy of the left Side from an approaching Apoplexy.

1. A certain Gentleman about the age of seventy by his natural Constitution, Sanguine, was suddenly afflicted with a dreadful Shivering over his whole Body, with a Resolution of his left Side, and a Diminution of his animal Pow∣ers, the operation of his Intellect remaining as yet with him, though he could not express him∣self because of the Impediment of his Speech.

2. Now although there was but little hopes of his perfect and total Recovery by reason of his great age, yet we despaired not but that the grief might be averted from the more remote Parts so long as Nature continued strong.

3, First of all after the rigorous Coldness the external Parts growing hot, we thought it necessary to provoke Sweating, by exhibiting eight grains of the Bezoar stone with a suffici∣ent quantity of Fumitary and S••ge-Water, which being done, and a convenient Repose fol∣lowing thereupon, the Day after for the sake

of a greater Revulsion, we ordered that a sharp Clyster be injected.

4. And lest it should operate slowly, we stimulated Nature with a Suppository, and as the Gentleman was acustomed to take, so we give him one ounce and half of Conserve of Roses dissolved in Broth for a greater Laxation.

5. By which at length, the retain'd hard Ex∣crements were evacuated, and the rest was com∣mitted for that time to Nature; except that in the Evening we did anoint the Nape and Back∣bone, with the Oyls of Juniper, Turpentine, Lavender, &c.

6. And we gave him a spoonful or two of t••e apoplectick Water, upon which followed a more easy Night and a more refreshing Sleep.

7. After a while his Abdomen being filled full of Wind, and his Urine coming involuntarily from him; we again gave him another Clyster, whose Operation was more successful than the former.

8. Secondly, we had Respect to the more spe∣cial Indications: as first the hot Intemperature of the Liver, transmitting more than usual Va∣p••urs to the debilitated Brain; secondly, that the Matter afflicting the Brain may be repel∣led; thirdly, that the Head and the Marrow of the Back-bone be strengthned.

9. As to the first, we must prevent the Ob∣struction of the Belly; which may be done by Conserve of Roses and the frequent use of the Decoction of Cichory-roots with Raisons, Con∣serve of the roots of Cichory, Spirit of Vitriol, with Cock-broth, Cream of Tartar with Pti∣san, &c.

10. For the second, to wit, the Revulsion of the peccant Matter, we judge Blood letting will be convenient, the Moon being in Aquarius; as also frequent Frictions of the extream Parts, Ligatures, and usual Scarifications, likewise a Vesicatory to the Nape of the Neck.

11. I do not disapprove of the Decoction of China-root, as it will afterwards appear.

12. Thirdly, we think the following Pouder convenient for the Head: Take Species Diar∣rhodon Abbatis, one dram: Ambergrise, half a dram: Magistry of Coral and Pearl, of each one scruple: Emeralds levigated, half a scru∣ple: Lozenges of Sugar pearled, half an ounce: mix and make a Pouder: of which the Person is to take half a dram in some proper and fit Water.

13. In the place of this it will not be incon∣venient somtimes for change to use the following Rowls: Take Oyl of Nutmeg by Expression, one scruple and half: Species Diambrae, Spe∣cies Diamoschi Dulcis, of each one ounce: white Amber prepared, half a dram: Sugar dissolved in Lavender Water five ounces: make a Confection in Rowls.

14. Outwardly, for anointing the Neck and Back-bone and the paralytick Parts, make use of this following Distillation: Take the roots of Angelica, Orrice, long Cypress, Asarum, of each one onnce: the leaves of Sage, the greater Germander, Gout-Ivy, Lavender, Rosemary, Betony, of each one handful: the Flowers of Cammomil, of Lilly Convally, of the Tile-Tree, of Rosemary, Staechas, of each half an handful: Nutmeg, Cloves, Mace, of each two drams: cut and bruise them, and then infuse them in a suffici∣ent quantity of good Malago-Wine, let them stand in some convenient warm place for four Days, afterwards distil them in Balneo maris; then rub the above-named Parts with the distilled Li∣quor, and somtimes in the Morning a spoonful and half of the same Liquor may be taken.

15 By the Administration of these Things for a week or two he was somwhat recovered; but the Blood (as appeared by opening of a Vein) being disposed to Putrifaction, I look'd upon as a sign of the Defect of native Heat.

16. Wherefore besides these Remedies al∣ready mentioned, there was prescribed for strengthing the Concoction, the Elixir Propri∣etatis Paracelsi; some drops whereof were to be oft taken, as also Oxymel of Squills mixed with a little Mithridate and diluted with Sage-Water, and the like.

17. And we did apply the following Empla∣ster to the Crown of the Head, which needed not to be first shaved, because it was bald! Take Myrrh, Electuary of Storax Calamita, Bdelli∣um, Benjamin, Labdanum, of each half an ounce: Gum Juniper, Vernix, of each two drams: Mans-skull prepared, two drams and

half: Lapis Lazuli, half a scruple: with li∣quid Styrax, make a Mass for an Emplaster for the Neck.

18. Also the following Emplaster was pre∣scribed for the Neck: Take Oyl of Euphorbi∣um, of Castoreum, of Rue, of Bays, of each one scruple: Castoreum, long Pepper, Pyrethrum, of each one dram: Rocket seed, Cresses, Zedo∣ary, of each one dram and half: Juniper, and Bay-berries, of each one dram: Sagapine, O∣popa••ax, Galbanum, Euphorbium, of each half a dram: Aqua Aurea Langii, with a little Was and Rosin make a plaster.

19. By these Medicins this most grievous af∣flicting distemper was so much abated, that by little and little he came to the free use of his Speech, and in the spring of the year he was ve∣ry well; only the Palsy of the left Side remained.

20. After a while I was called again; and I thought it necessary to have respect; First, to the cause of the defluxion; Secondly, to dissi∣pate the same; Thirdly, to strengthen the Para∣lytick parts.

21. As to the first let the superfluities of the Belly be evacuated by the use of Clysters and Sugar of Roses.

22. The roots of Succory in conserve, in Physical Vinegar, and in decoction does qualify the Intemperature of the Liver; concoction is strengthned by the use of a convenient Tragaea.

23. Let the food be such as is easy of di∣gestion; and let your drink be Wine mode∣rately taken, wherein put Sage, Rosemary, Be∣tony, and Ambergrise.

24. Secondly, as to the dissipating and remov∣ing of the defluxion: Take the decoction of the roots of China and Sassafras for at least 15 days, fasting, either alone or with the Bezoar-stone.

25. As to the third cause, let these things aforeprescribed be often repeated, to which add a fresh distillation of Lilly Convally prepared after this manner.

26. Take the flowers of Lilly-Convally, nine handfuls: choice wine, four quarts: let them stand and digest for eight days, to which add the flowers of Lavender dryed, the tops of Rosemary, of each one handful: Nutmegs, Cubebs, of each one dram: Misleto of the Oak, and Castoreum, of each half a dram: let them again digest in some warm place, and then distil in Balneo Maris.

27. This Gentleman was for a while pretty well recovered, and could go abroad, but at length falling into a sudden fit of the Apo∣plexy, this good old Gentleman paid his debt to nature, in the seventy fifth year of his age. Gregorius Horstius, Tom. 2. lib. 2. cap. 43.

LXXV. A Palsy upon a Cholick.

1. A certain Woman of a cholerick consti∣tution, abounding in crudities by reason of the obstruction of her monthly Terms; suffered a great pain in her Belly; she was bound in her Belly; and troubled with flatulencies; she did covet eating, and had a bad digestion, accom∣panied with vomiting and nauseating.

2. At length for some weeks she was grie∣vously afflicted with great pains in the external parts, to wit, her Hands and Feet, her urin was red and thick; she had an Imbecillity and inhability both to sense and motion, with a pungent and burning kind of pain; insomuch that she altogether appeared Paralytick.

3. In the cure of this person we had respect to two things, first her vehement continued pain of the Cholick, and then the following Palsy, improperly so called, being nothing else but the decayed and weak constitution of the Mus∣cles of the Hands and Feet.

4. The Belly because of her Cholick, was to be loosened and the peccant matter must be attenuated, resolved and evacuated and the in∣testines strengthened, for which inwardly Cly∣sters were to be applyed made of the docoction of the roots Marshmallows and Mallows, Mer∣cury, Cammomil, Pauls Betony, and the like; there was added Hiera picra Simplex, Bene∣dictum Laxativum with the Oyl of Chamomil and Rue, &c.

5. Outwardly the caul or Suet of a weather, wherein the Bowels are lapt, being made hot in a Kettle were applyed, as also with other moi∣stening Oyntments, cheifly that which is made of the Oyl of Cammomil, white Lillies, the fat of a Hen and the Marrow of a leg of Veal.

6. We endeavoured to loosen the Belly, and for attenuating and resolving the peccant mat∣ter

we used the decoction of the opening roots, Cammomil, Pauls Betony, and the like, with the syrup of the five roots, some drops of the Oyl of Salt being added.

7. As also the following evacuation by the Pills of Labdanum: Take Labdanum, half an ounce: Mastich, one dram: let them be made warm in a Mortar, and being dissolved add Troches of Alhandal, three drams: Electuary of the juice of Roses, half an ounce: syrup of Ro∣ses solutive a sufficient quantity, make a mass, dose from one scruple to one dram.

8. For strengthning, confected Ginger is good and Malaga Sack, with white Bread, as also Aromaticum Rosatum, mixed with con∣serve of Borage and Rosemary flowers, &c.

9. As to the subsequent Palsy it is necessary that we provide for preventing the nutritive cause; here we approve of Crato's counsel for strengthning the Intestines, who orders the Navel to be anointed with the distilled Oyl of Galbanum confected.

10. Also after the Belly is mollified he would have this following pouder to be frequently made use of: Take tender Harts-horn, Myrrh, of each one dram: white Pepper, half a dram: make a confect: which take in a glass of Wine.

11. But in respect of the Paralytick affect it self, the Hands and Feet were washed fre∣quently with the decoction of Nettle-roots, the leaves of Rosemary, Gout-Jvy, Origanum, &c.

12. Afterwards they were anointed with this kind of Liniment: Tak the fat of a Badger, the fat of a Fox, and the fat of a Stork, of each half an ounce: the juyce of Sage, of Wormwood, of each two drams: the Oyl of Bays, one ounce: mix them and make an Oyntment, Gregorius Horstius, Tom. 2. lib. 4. cap. 13.

LXXVI. The cure of the Palsy.

1. Purgations and Sweats being taken, the Intention is to be directed to three sorts of Li∣niments, to wit, that which is mild, that which is in a mediocrity, and that which is strong.

2. In the beginning let the Members be gent∣ly stroked and anointed for eight or ten Days with the Oyl of sweet Almonds, Womans Milk, and the Ma row of Calfs-Feet.

3. Afterwards for so many Days again let them be anointed with wild Cats-Grease, and a little Castoreum; or the Oyl of Castoreum, with a little Mucilage and Lin-seed.

4. Lastly, anoint with an Ointment made of the Fat of an Eel, which lies in its Belly, and also drops while it is roasting; mixed with the Fat of a Fox, and Oyl of Lin-seed, of each an equal part: Earth-Worms, half a part: These being shaken together or wrought with Oyl, let be boyled in a little Wine over a gentle Fire to a consumption thereof; until a drop thereof cast upon the Coals makes no Crackling.

5. But if it should happen, that at once these Parts notwithstanding their being anointed should not be freed from the Palsy; after the space of a Month you may repeat the same me∣dicinal Ointments again, or by consent of your Physician repair to the Baths. Gregorius Hor∣stius, Tom. 2. Lib. 8. Cap. 8.

LXXVII. A Palsy and Pissing of Blood upon the suppression of the Hemorrhoids.

1. A certain noble Person had the Hemor∣rhoids for many years every Month, without any inconveniency, yea rather with great Advan∣tage, but in the beginning of the Year and a∣bout the seventieth year of his age, they stopped.

2. From thence a certain Weariness and Hea∣viness of his whole Body seised him, and after two Months he pissed pure Blood without Pain for the space of three Days.

3. His Body being gently purged, the Pissing of Blood did spontaneously cease, as also the Weariness of his Body.

4. Not long after looking out of his Window after Dinner, upon the Course of the River Bro∣ia and upon the Circumvolution of the Wheels of a Mill, sell immediately upon the Ground, having both a Pain in his Head and the Vertigo, and was taken with a Palsy of the left Side.

5. I and another Physician did institute a Cure to this Person under those sad Circumstan∣ces; we presently ordered this following Draught.

6. Take choice Treacle, one dram: Cinna∣mon-Water distilled without Wine, two ounces: mix and make a Potion.

7. Thereafter we did anoint the Side affected

and the Back-bone with this Ointment: Take the Oyls of Cammomil, of Worms, of Roses, of each one ounce: mix them.

8. He did not eat any Supper that Evening; and the following Night, which was somwhat bad, he did sweat well.

9. The next Day a moderate Clyster being first exhibited, we did apply Leeches to the He∣morrhoide Veins, whereby six or seven ounces of Blood were extracted.

10. Then the Day after he took the follow∣ing Potion: Take the Flowers and Leaves of Betony, Sage, and Rosemary, of each half an handful: Anise-seeds, and the Leaves of Sena cleansed, of each two drams: let them boyl in a sufficient quantity of Water; till the strained Liquor come to four ounces, in which dissolve the Electuary of Diaphanicon, with Rhubarb and Diacatholicon, of each one dram: Syrup of Roses solutive, one ounce: mix them and make a Potion, by which he was gently purged six or seven times.

11. The whole left Side which was affected, was every Day twice anointed with the preceed∣ing Liniment; the Body being purged, the fol∣lowing Apozem was used.

12. Take the roots of Fennel, of Parsly, of Polypody of the Oak, of each one dram: the Flowers and Leaves of Betony, Primrose, the tops of Marjoram, of each one handful: Anise and Fennel-seeds, of each two drams: Liquo∣rice scraped, one ounce: boyl them in Water till the strained Liquor come to one pound, in which dissolve Syrup of Betony, two ounces: Sugar and clarified Honey, so much as is convenient to sweeten it: exhibite it four Mornings with Tablets of Diarrhodon Abbatis.

13. This Apozem being taken; the follow∣ing Pills were used: Take mass Pil. Cochiae, and Pil. Aggregativae, of each half an dram: with Syrup of Betony, form seven Pills, and then wrap them in the Pouder of Cinnamon.

14. In the mean time the whole Side was a∣nointed twice every Day with the above-named Liniment made very warm.

15. The Pills being taken we prescribed ano∣ther Liniment to be made use of twice every day. Take the Oyl of Earth Worms, the Oyl of Foxes, the Oyl of Costus, of each one ounce: the Oyl of Juniper-berries, two dram: Aqua Vitae, one dram: mix them and make a Liniment.

16. These Remedies thus prescribed he used, and having for the space of ten Days thereafter taken no Medicine; we ordered for him the fol∣lowing Pills. Take Pil. Cochiae and Pil. Hermo∣dact. of each one scruple: Pil. Agarick, one scru∣ple and half: with syrup of Roses solutive form 7 Pills and rowl them in the Pouder of Cinnamon.

17. For strengthning of the noble Members this following Electuary was used: Take the Conserves of the Flowers of Betony, Sage, Prim∣roses, Rosemary, Marjoram, of each half an ounce: Species Aromatici Rosati, one dram and half: choice Cinnamon, one dram: with the Syrup of the Conserve of Citron-Peels, make an Electu∣ary: of which every Day, three hours before Din∣ner he did take the bigness of a Chest-nut.

18. From the very beginning of his Disease he observed a good Diet; he did abstain from Wine altogther for the space of twenty Days, but in the place thereof he used Hydromel, in which the Flowers of Betony, Sage, Primroses, Agrimony, and Pauls-Betony were boyled.

19. By these Remedies through the divine Favour he was freed from the Palsy, and conti∣nued afterwards for many years in good Health, even to his decrepid age; and then died. Fa∣britius Hildanus, Cent. 2. Observ. 11.

LXXVIII. A Palsy degenerating into a Le∣thargy.

1. A noble Person about sixty years of age of my Acquaintance, being afflicted with a Palsy in the Legs; did use according to prescription a Bath of hot Leaves and Flowers; as Betony, Primroses, Rosemary, Sage, Marjoram, La∣vender, Bay-leaves, Gout-Ivy, Origanum, Juniper-berries, and the like boyled in Wine.

2. Having used these for some time, he fell at length into a Lethargy; in which he quietly be∣gan his everlasting Sleep. Fabritius-Hildanus, Cent. 5. Cap. 6.

LXXIX. A Palsy cured in several Persons.

1. A certain worthy Matron being afflicted with an inveterate Head-ach and Scotomy, ha∣ving applyed Cupping-Glasses while her Body

was foul and not expurgated, did not long after fall into a Palsy of the Arms.

2. I being called to Consultation of her Cure, ordered her Body to be decently purged, and prescribed Masticatories and Sudorificks.

3. Afterwards I sent her to the Baths of Va∣lesia, and she recovered again, though not with∣out great Expences and Trouble.

4. Another Person, by Occupation a Potter, being afflicted with a Pain in the Head and Sco∣tomy, was also taken with a Palsy after the ap∣plication of Cupping-Glasses: But having visi∣ted many Baths, though all in vain, he at length was forced to pay his Debt to Nature.

5. This Man having from his Youth been much imployed in this his Trade, which re∣quires that the Hands be often in cold Water and Clay, the nervous Parts were so debilitated and the native Heat so weakned, that though the best Medicins were applyed yet they could not overcome the Disease.

6. Let young Students then learn, that uni∣versal Remedies are to be preferred before Topicks. Fabritius Hildanus, Cent. 5. Cap. 71.

LXXX. A Palsy.

1. The Baths of Hirschberg will do good, if the Body be first purged with the following Pills. Take Pil. de Sarcocolla, Pil. Aureae, and Co∣chiae, of each one scruple: with Betony-Water make seventeen Pills.

2. If the Belly be bound, whilst you use the Baths, take the bigness of a Chest-nut of the fol∣lowing Electuary about three hours before Meat.

3. Take fat Figs pulp'd through a Sieve, four ounces: the seeds of Carthamus hul'd, one ounce: Species Diaphaenicon, half an ounce: Cloves, two drams: with Syrup of Roses laxi∣tive make an Electuary.

4. For strengthening of the Bowels and Joynts you may eat four of the following Rowls, two hours before Dinner: Take Species Rosatae No∣vellae, Aromaticum Rosatum, of each two drams and half: Peony-seeds, three scruples and half: fine Sugar dissolved in Bawm-Water, a sufficient quantity: make a Confection in Rowls.

5. Let the Neck and the Joints of the Arms be every day bathed with the following Oint∣ment warm: Take Ʋnguentum Martiatum, Aragon, of each one ounce, Oyl of Foxes, of Pepper, of Euphorbium, of each half an ounce: Hares-Fat, one ounce: Malago, two ounces: mix them and boyl them to the consumption of the Wine, and make an Ointment. Abrah. Sey∣lerus apud Scholtzium, Cons. Med. 49.

LXXXI. The Palsy.

1. The use of Cupping-glasses in this Disease is necessary, which I would have applied in both parts to the Back-bone. Aetius commends the use of Castoreum in this Disease, but his dose of half an ounce, I think is too great.

2. Conserves of Germander, Acorus, Rose∣mary flowers, Bawm, are of good use.

3. Many Topicks may be applied to the Back-bone, but an Oyntment of Badgers grease and the Oyl of Nutmegs is the best and fittest Me∣dicine; afterwards there was applied to the Back-bone an Emplaster made of the Pouder of Galangal, Calamus Aromaticus, and mixed with the Powder of Earthworms, being inspis∣sated over a slow fire with Honey.

4. I would not have omitted the use of Gra∣na pini: in drink I approve of Muscadel, either with Sage or Rosemary: but if these Herbs should offend, Goose-grass is commended. Cra∣to, cons. med. 48. apud Scholtzium.

LXXXII. The Palsy in a Noble Man.

1. All Physicians agree that this Disease is difficult to Cure, especially if that part which is whole abound in heat, and that part which is infirm and grieved be very cold.

2. Some of the modern Physicians are of opi∣nion that a Palsy in old People is almost Incu∣rable, if the Relaxations be more than annual.

3. Avicenna saies, If the languishing Mem∣ber loses not its heat and is not made less, then a recovery is not to be dispaired of: And be∣cause all kind of Diseases are to be cured by contrary Medicines; care must be had that the same be qualifyed and moderated according to the strength of the Sick.

4. It is necessary by powerful Medicines to open, to evacuate, to dry and to warm.

5. These which are found and included in the efficient causes, are divided in these three, the six nonnatural things, the exhibition of Me∣dicines,

and the action of the Hands.

6. The Diet which is proper, is such as has a Tendency to warm and dry, the Air must be endowed with the same qualities; and if the Cli∣mate you live in afford you not that benefit, you must repair to the place where it must be had.

7. Mountanous places and Lakes are to be shuned; but if the Air be extream cold, it may be corrected with Fires of dry Wood, and Cloaths made of skins or furred.

8. You are to correct the badness of the Air, by dryed Marjoram, Staechas, Bays, Time, Rue Origanum, Hysop, and such like; there are some who commend the fumes of Musk, Amber and the wood of Aloes.

9. Aegenita prescribes that the sick be carri∣ed, to Maritime places, although Avicenna says that moist exhalations are excited and drawn up in the firmament from the next Sea.

10. Cold no doubt is an Enemy to the Nerves, the Brain and Marrow of the Back-bone.

11. As to Meat and Drink, they must be both moderate, all Physitians almost condemn the use of Wine, and advise the drinking of water where∣in Honey has been put, to which I think may be added a little Cinnamon, it may be also quali∣fied with the wine of sweet Pomegranates.

12. Let his Bread be choice and well fer∣mented, somtimes Bisket may be used; let his Meat be for the most part roasted.

13. Young Cocks who have never trode a Hen are mightily commended, and Fowls that keep in Mountanous places, being seasoned with Pepper, Cinnamon, and such like things.

14. Season also the Eggs you eat with Pepper and Cinnamon, but they must not be too much boyled, and the Yolks are only to be eaten.

15. Milk and things made of Milk, Fishes all kind of Pease and fruits are condemned; the fruits of the Pine tree, if moderately taken are commended, and are very proper for Para∣lytick persons.

16. A pickle or seasoning with Sage, Mint, Time, Pepper, Cinnamon and Cloves temper∣ed and mixed with the Wine of Pomgranats; is approved of.

17. Beware of day sleeping, and of sleeping immediately after meat.

18. The Belly must be always kept in good tune: if nature be stubborn, Clysters must be prepared of the decoction of Figs dryed Cen∣tuary the les••, having its flower, but not its root (as some would have) Dill, Fennel, Beets, one ounce of Hiera picra, Oyl of Dill, the Yolk of an Eg and Salt being added.

19. The use of Venus is hurtful; yet mo∣tion warms and attenuates; an Author says, that vehement wrath and passion did restore one that was Paralytick to his Health, to wit, Titus the Son of Vespasian.

20. Deep and serious thoughts as also Me∣lancholy does hurt extreamly.

21. According to Avicenna the administra∣tion of Medicines and the Method of Cure ought to be otherwise in the beginning of the Cure, than it is in the progress; and so on the contrary.

22. For about a fortnight Clysters are to be used and easy Medicines, then we must proceed to more efficacious Remedies.

23. Now as to the present cause, (For it appears that this is the third or fourth year of this Disease,) I judge it necessary that pow∣erful and efficacious Medicines be often made use of and repeated, whereby the humors might be concocted and often evacuated either by stool or vomit.

24. After two or three purges are taken, of which any of them shall endure about fifteen days more or less; let them be afterwards ex∣hibited fifteen or twenty or forty days more.

25. Sudorificks are convenient.

26. Outwardly let there be exhibited some remedies, such as Emplasters, Artifical wa∣ters, Masticatories, Gargarisms, Oyntments, Perfumes, Errhines, Frictions, Ligatures, Cup∣ping-glasses, Vesicatories, shaving of the Head, Cauteries.

27. Blood-letting, if at all, it should be done in the begining of the Disease.

28. I do not disapprove of what a late Au∣thor writes, that in long chronick Diseases there should be ten days of Intermission of the use of Medicines.

29. But if the sick, notwithstanding all eva∣cuations and nutritive Medicines, be nothing the

better, the same must be repeated again, con∣coctions, Evacuations, things aleviating and comforting.

30. And lastly, dry Baths must be used, or natural Sulphur, Alum and Nitrous Baths.

31. For a digestive the syrup of Staechas is proper, Oxymel of Squills, Oxymel compound, and the like.

32. Let a decoction be made of Sage, Rue, Ground-pine, Cowslips, Daisies, Hysop, Time, Origanum, Pyrethrum, Carduus Sanctus, Be∣tony, Asarabacca, the wild black Ʋine or Briony, Bugloss, the root of Masterwort, and the like.

33. Things fit for evacuating are Pills made of Euphorbium, Pilulae faetidae Majores, Pilu∣lae Hermetis, with Troches of Colocynthis, and the like.

34. Vomit may be provok'd with four oun∣ces of the decoction of Radish seeds: three ounces of Oxymel simple being added.

35. This may be rendred more efficacious this way; let the Radish be pierced through; in the holes put a peice of white Hellebor; then dig up some part of the Earth, and lay it there for some days; which being done, throw away the Hellebor, and wash, and bruise the radish, and let the sick take the juice thereof.

36. Treacle and Mithridate does comfort, the quantity of a dram and no more may be taken once every day, but at divers hours and very cautiously.

37. Sagapenum or Opopanax or assa Faetida are of powerful vertues for this purpose, ac∣cording to the received opinion of some learned Men.

38. Some have cured the Palsy by exhibi∣ting Hiera gilded, Pepper gilded being also ad∣ded; others by exhibiting every Night gilded Castoreum, and gilded Pepper.

39. There are some who give two drams of the confection of Anacardina, which suddenly provokes Sweat and brings a Feaver; which I have here inserted, because I have found it pre∣scribed by experienced Physitians, though by me it is scarsly allowable.

40. One of the Modern Physicians does great∣ly approve of this following Electuary; if half an ounce thereof be taken thrice a day, that is to say, three hours before Dinner, two before Supper, and when the person goes to Bed.

41. Take the Brains of a Hare fryed in a Frying-Pan, one pound: the juice of Sage, the roots of Acorus, of each three drams: Cinna∣mon, Cloves, Pepper, of each half a dram: Turpentine washed in water of Ground-pine, three ounces: Sugar dissolved in Ground-Pine-water a sufficient quantity; make an Electuary.

42. Another thing he advises, after evacua∣tions to make use of dry Baths; after which he orders the taking of Treacle for many days.

43. Another advised (which I take to be very proper for the purpose) that when they come out of the Bath the Neck be rubbed and the marrow of the Back-bone either with fresh Orrice root cut, or the root of the Lilly, until the part be red with rubbing; then let it be fomented with a long Spunge, according to the length of the Back-bone.

44. Dip the Spunge in the following decocti∣on: Take the flowers of Cammomil, Ivy, Sage, Staechas, Marjoram, Cowslips, Calamint, of each five pound: white Wine, four pound: sharp Vinegar, one pound: let them boyl: which fomentation may be made use of twice a day, according to the strength of the sick.

45. A dry Bath may be also made of the like things; likewise bags may be made of the same things according to the length of the Spi∣nal Marrow.

46. After fomentation of the Back-bone, anoint the same with the following Oyntment: Take the Oyl of Euphorbium, Pepper, Oyl of Foxes, of each one ounce: Mastich, Savin, the Cypress Nut, of each one dram: and Wax a sufficient quantity make an Oyntment, with which Oyntment the parts hurt may be a∣nointed.

47. For the same use is the following Oynt∣ment; by others very much commended: Take Sagapenum, Opopanax, Bdellium, Eu∣phorbium, Mastich, of each five drams: Oyl of Turpentine, Oyl of Bays, of each two ounces: let the Gum be dissolved in the Wine and make an Oyntment.

48. Several Physicians are of the opinion

that Topicks are to be applyed to the Original of the Nerves and the Parts grieved, especially if the peccant humours have diffused themselves too much; and have got into the Concave of the Nerves: by which happens a Resolution.

49. It is usual after Evacuations to apply Medicines to the relaxed Members, for in the Apoplexy, which is called an universal Palsy, the Body is wont to be anointed with the most odoriferous Oyl.

50. Moreover Emplasters are useful, which make red the Back-bone: an Emplaster of Lil∣ly-roots with Honey is wont to be commended, to which may be added Mustard, Castoreum, Euphorbium, Pyrethrum, Pepper.

51. After the same manner there may be exhibited Oyl of Foxes, or of Costus, or of Spik∣nard, Pepper, Euphorbium, Castoreum and Pyrethrum being mixed therewith.

52. Many approve of Aqua Vitae which is made of generous Wine, therewith the Back∣bone and the Part offended should be rubbed.

53. By others an Ointment made of Vipers is commended; which is to be thus made: cut off first the Head and Tail of the Vi∣per, which is then to be put into a Pot bored through with many holes: This Pot is to be put within another Pot not pierced through, which is to be closly stopt with Clay all round about, that nothing evaporate; and immediately put the same into a brass Vessel, and let it boyl for three hours: The Oyl or Balsam which distils from thence into the whole Pot, is of that Vertue and Efficacy to cure the Palsy, if the Back-bone and relaxed Parts be anointed therewith.

54. The Decoction of a Viper taken in at the Mouth is wont to be commended, also the De∣coction of an old Cock.

55. The Decoction of a Fox is approved; if it be boyled till the Bones stick out, neither will it be inconvenient that the same be done in excellent Wine.

56. First the hinder Parts may be embrocated, for it is good for Diseases of the Nerves, then the fore-parts.

57. A Bath of the Decoction of a Fox, is pro∣fitable, to which add Salt and Dill.

58. Sweat may be provoked thus, let the sick go into a very large Vessel very well cove∣red, the Head thereof all round about being o∣pen; to which set another Vessel as closs as can be to the other, in which a Fox is to be boyled with proper Herbs, from whence by a Pipe leading from that Vessel into the other Vessel where the sick is, the Fume may be conveyed.

59. The Syrup of Sanctus Ambrosius is of excellent use, because by its great Power to cause sweating, it eases the Nerves and the whole Body of the peccant matter.

60. I have exhibited it to many, when that which they call Sarsaparilla, China and Lignum Sanctum could not provoke any ways Sweat; which hapned to me, when I had a certain Per∣son under my Cure, to whom I exhibited Sar∣saparilla five and twenty Days twice a Day; and could not make him sweat, but by the fore∣named Syrup he did sweat so well, that his Ma∣lady did presently vanish.

61. You may take Millet well cleansed and hull'd, put it into a Pot in which is Water, let it boyl as much as is convenient, even till it swell and make a Noise; seven or eight ounces of this Decoction may be taken: It is to be mixed with three or four ounces of Greek Wine, all which Potion the sick may take warm in the Morn∣ing.

62. Let him after he has taken this be well covered in order to sweating; this may be used eight, ten or more Days, as necessity shall re∣quire.

63. Odorificks, Fumigations, Gargarisms, Masticatories, and Sternutatories must be ex∣hibited.

64. The following Odorifick is good for com∣forting the Brain and Heart: Take Styrax Calamita, Labdanum, of each eight parts: Lig∣num Aloes, seven parts: Amber, two parts: Gallia Muschata, six parts: make Balls with the Jelly of Tragacanth.

65. A Fumigation is usually commended of Musk, Amber, Lignum Aloes, and dryed Myrrh.

66. And this following Gangarism is very profitable, which is to be given warm four or five times fasting: Take Oxymel of Squills, one: ounce and half: Hiera Archigenis, Decoction

of dry Figs, Pyrethrum and Mustard seed, three ounces: mix them.

67. The following Masticatory is very com∣mendable and profitable, which is also to be taken fasting: Take Mastick, one ounce: Pep∣per, Pyrethrum, Origanum, of each one dram: Staves-Acre, half a dram: bruise them all to∣gether after a gross manner, and let the sick take thereof half a spoonful at a time, it may be redu∣ced into the form of Lupins; with the Juyce of Sage, or Ivy and a little Wax.

68. The Sternutatory is to be made of white Hellebor, which is to be blown up into the Nose, or of Staves-Aore, or of the fresh roots of Sow∣bread, which is to be held in the Nose for half an hour, it is called a Ptarmick.

69. You may instil into the Nose the follow∣ing Liquor with great advantage: Take Opopa∣nax well bruised, three ounces: mix them with the Oyl of wild Cucumbers, and the Juyce of Mouse-Ear, which may be made to the thick∣ness of Honey that it may run the better, it is to be exhited with a Mixture of the Juyce of Marjoram.

70. Your domistick Baths of Wine and Oyl in which proper and drying Herbs are boyled, do much help, chiefly those wherein the De∣coction of Foxes is put.

71. As for natural Baths this Country and Italy afford many, which your illustrious High∣ness may make use of; for a Remedy of the Tongue, you may hold under it Castoreum, or the Juyce of Sage, or Castoreum with the Juyce of Peony.

72. Castoreum, Cloves, and Nutmegs drank in Wine are also very good.

73. The Head is to be shaved and then a∣nointed with the following Ointment: Take Sagapenum, Opopanax, Galbanum Ammonia∣cum, Euphorbium, of each one ounce: Casto∣reum, two ounces: let all these be dissolved over the Fire, (the Castoreum only excepted) Oyl of Roses and Bays being mixed therewith to the weight of all, add thereto a little Wax, and make an Ointment.

74. Immediately after take thirty or forty Cantharides, bruise them in a little Fat and Hony; and when they are thus mixed apply them to the Nape of the Neck, for a Vesicatory.

75. The Friction of the Tongue and Pallat is profitable, Treacle and Mithridate being ex∣hibited.

76, It is reported of a certain Woman, who had lost the Liberty and Use of speaking, that by taking of thirty grains of Peony hulled, began immediately to speak again.

77. Letting of blood from the Veins under the Tongue is convenient, provided it be afterwards rubbed with Cresses and Castoreum.

78. An Emplaster of Dogs-Turd in Vinegar, applyed to the hinder part of the Head has re∣stored lost Speech; the Labour of the Hands in this very thing ought to be used for no other cause than Diversion and Evacuation.

79. Although, as I have said before, that the cause of your Highness Relaxation, was not with∣out a mixture of Blood and Choler, yet never∣theless, according to the present state of things, letting of Blood to me seems unprofitable.

80. Some affirm, That letting of Blood is of no use, unless the person becomes Paralytick by a stroke.

81. Frictions in the begining of a Palsy are very profitable, if they be applied to the whole part.

82. And after evacuation, let the parts af∣fected and the original of the Nerves have the benefit of Friction; continue it for the space of an hour with warm and soft Cloaths to the Shoulders, Arms, the Marrow of the Back-bone, Belly, Hips, Thighs and Feet.

83. In the extream parts you may use Fricti∣ons a little more vehement: It will be profita∣ble after evacuations to exhibit frictions to the affected part with this kind of Pouder.

84. Take Mustard-seed, Pepper, Origanum, Ginger, Pyrethrum, of each equal parts: Salt gem, to the weight of them all: mix them.

85. Cupping-glasses draw the humors from the Nerves to the outmost skin, if they be ap∣plyed to the begining of the Muscles through∣out the whole Body; then in the hinder part, then to the Spondylus; yet without Incision.

86. It will be profitable afterwards to apply to the very same places, where the Cupping-glasses were set, Emplasters which may make

red the flesh it self; but let that be done before Dinner, which remedy perchance may be of greatu se.

87. Ligatures have been somtimes probable for diverting.

88. Cauteries are mightily commended by some, which I very much approve of; I esteem a Cauterie necessary which is applied to the Co∣ronal suture in the middest of the Head, after a little time another may be applied to the hin∣der part of the Head.

89. Some Practitioners do commend a Cau∣tery in the right part and in the left, and in the Head it self, to wit, in those places that are nearest to the Fore-head.

90. They also a••vise that in the three Spon∣dyls of the Neck three Cauteries are to be made by little and little. Lauren. Scholzius. cons. med. 50.

LXXXIII. A Palsy

1. Although it be difficult to determine any thing certainly concerning the Palsy wherewith this Man is afflicted, because I am ignorant of his other circumstances; yet that I may not be wanting in the discharge of my Duty, I shall here prescribe somthings in order to effect the Cure.

2. The first thing after his Diet, which should be according to the prescription of Art, is pur∣gation, which must be light and frequent, and must be thus ordered.

3. Take the distilled water of Guajacum, and if that cannot be had, take the decoction of the bark of Guajacum, three ounces: the wa∣ter of Sage, of Betony, of each half an ounce: Wormwood half an ounce: iufuse into them for a Night the leaves of choice Sena, six drams: Ginger, one dram: Agarick trochiscated, two scruples: in the Morning strain, to which add syrup of Roses solutive, two ounces: aromatize with Cinnamon water or Bawm, let it be taken in the Morning four hours before Dinner, and the same dose continued for eight Days, in∣creasing the dose or diminishing as shall seem convenient to the Physician.

4. But when he has used this twice or thrice; let him forbear a day or two, and afterwards let the Basilick Vein of the opposite side be opened.

5. Then let him rest for two Days, after∣wards he may return to the taking of three or four potions.

6. These things being done, we must come to the use of Sudorificks: boyl in the Broth of flesh the opening roots Parsley and Fennel, or the water of Guajacum or the decoction of the same; take thereof Morning and Evening four ounces, and put in twenty four or thirty drops of the same Liquor, which you have always ready prepared; let him compose himself for a Sweat, which must be of two hours continu∣ance, yet so as that after an hour he takes some refreshment.

7. He must Sweat again in the Evening pro∣vided he can bear it, but if otherwise he must Sweat only in the Morning.

8. Let him use a slender diet, such a one as is wont to be prescribed in the use of Guajacum, after a while a more liberal Diet.

9. When he has sweated for the space of six days, there must also be great care taken of the affected part, insomuch that in the Morn∣ing before he fit himself for sweating, his Arms and Legs that are affected; be well rubbed with a hard and rough Cloath, made wet in Chil∣drens Urine, in which Sal Ʋstulatum has been dissolved; for one measure of urine let there be one handful of Salt.

10. After sweating the part is to be anointed with Oyl of Earthworms, of Costus, of Cam∣momil, of Roses; and if the smell can be en∣dured, there may be added a little of the Oyl of Castoreum, and one drop or two of the Oyl of Amber. Laurentius Scholzius, cons. med. 51.

LXXXIV. A Palsy of the one side.

1. When one part of the Body is resolved, it is a certain token of the Back-bone and Menings being affected.

2. All things that offend the Nerves and Head must be shuned, as the cold and humid constitution of the Air, or a mutation from cold into heat; you must beware of Noon and Even∣ing sleep with a repleat Body, or in a moist place, also vehement passions and affections of the mind such as move the humors must be avoided.

3. Great care is to be taken that the Belly be kept in a good temper; if it be not loose I know nothing better than Aloes Rosata, let the person take it with white Sugar after the following direction: Take Aloes, Rosatae, one dram and half: white Amber, one scruple: Species Diarhodon, one scruple: with syrup of Betony, make Pills for fourteen drams: and let him take seven of them.

4. But let him take in order for purgation the following syrup before Winter: Take sy∣rup of Staechas, of Betony, of each half an ounce: the decoction of Calamus Aromaticus, in water of Betony, three ounces: mix them, he should drink after it four or five times.

5. The syrup being taken, let him use this potion: Take Raisons, six drams: Galangal, one dram: Rosemary flowers, Violets, Borage, of each one pugil: the whitest Agarick, one dram: choice Rhubarb, four scruples: the leaves of Senna, five drams: make a decocti∣on in a sufficient quantity of pure water, take of the strained liquor four ounces: choice Manna, syrup of Roses solutive, of each one ounce: and a little Ginger mix them.

6. If he be not purged enough at one time, he may take the potion again; the Body being evacuated it may be used thrice in a week du∣ring this Winter, as also the Electuary before ordered to the bigness of a Walnut, the de∣scription whereof is as follows.

7. Take Conserve of Rosemary flowers, three ounces: Treacle, one dram: Mithridate, half a dram: conserve of Roses, one ounce: mix them.

8. You may make use of Rowls with Oyl of Anise and with the Extract of Calamus Aromaticus; these things aforementioned may seem enough for strengthning the Nerves and Head; the marrow of the Back-bone is to be fomented with the following water: Take rich Wine well burnt, one pound: infuse in a glass Ʋessel well stopt, the flowers of Lavender, Rose∣mary, of each one pugil: the root of Calamus, Aromaticus, Galangal, of each half a dram: they must be well cut, Cloves beaten, two drams: let them stand well covered in a hot place, and use them in the Morning.

9. Somtimes in a sweating Bath make a fo∣mentation for the affected members of the de∣coction of Origanum and Rosemary with Wine; and anoint the affected Members with this fol∣lowing Oyntment, then afterwards wash them in a decoction of Origanum.

10. Take Soap, half a pound: Oyl of Juni∣per, one ounce: Rocket-seeds, six drams: mix and make an Oyntment: to write many more things is not necessary; I advise him to abstain from all strong Wines, and such things as any wise offend and weaken the Head; Crat. apud Scholtzium cons. med. 52.

LXXXV. A Palsy of the Leg.

1. An inveterate Palsy of the Leg is not ea∣sily cured: Topicks cannot, nor ought not to be applied before the Body is purged, as all learn∣and experienced Physicians know; therefore this is the first (to wit) Purgation, of the reme∣dies which lead the van.

2. This being done, the matter which afflicts the Nerves must be attenuated, and the natural heat in the Paralytick Member must be com∣forted.

3. To effect which there is nothing more convenient and agreable then Grape kernels; the Leg being afflicted let the Marrow of the Back-bone be first of all anointed with such an Oynment.

4. Take Oyl of Costus, three ounces: Ma∣lago, one ounce: Calamus, Aromaticus, Ga∣langal, of each two drams: Castoreum, one dram: let them boyl to the consumption of the Wine, and strain them out strongly by expression, add to the expression, Oyl of Nutmegs, two drams: Cloves, one scruple: Badgers grease, one ounce and half: Earth-worms, a sufficient quantity: make a soft Liniment: let the low∣er part of the Marrow of the Back-bone be anointed every Morning with this Liniment.

5. Afterwards apply the Grape-kernels hot; the whole Leg is to be as it were buried in the same, from the Huckle-bone to the sole of the Foot, for the space of an hour, or so long as they continue hot.

6. These Grape-stones being removed, anoint the Back-bone again with the Oyntment first

prescribed by me; you must do the same about the time of going to bed.

7. If the Constitution and Temperament of the Body were altogether known to me, I would add other Remedies; which strengthen the in∣ward Heat; but those Physicians that are with the sick may do this better; only I advise that in the Morning, he may take one spoonful of Honey of Roses, to which add the Extract of Calamus Aromaticus; it ought to be mixed after this manner.

8. Take Honey of Roses, half a pound: Ex∣tract of Calamus Aromaticus, one dram: mix them: As for Drink, Wine boyled with Sage and Rosemary, or the like Decoction, or Mus∣cadel may be used. Crato apud Scholtzium, Cons. Med. 53.

LXXXVI. A Palsy of the inferiour Parts, with a Convulsion and Pain about the Region of the Reins and Thighs.

1. As to the Cure, Phlebotomy is not need∣ful herein; because the Malady proceeds not from the Blood, but it is consonant to reason, that other Humors do rather abound; his usual Exercises having been laid a-side, and the Body cooled.

2. But if the Hemorrhoides run, it is not a∣gainst Reason to draw some Blood from that place; Issues are mightily commended in both Arms.

3. If all Things external and internal apply∣ed to the affected Part avail nothing; we ap∣prove (if there be any suspition of a density or thickness in the Marrow of the Back-bone) of burning with a hot Iron in that place; that the matter there contained may by that means be evacuated.

4. A lenitive Medicine may be given of Ho∣ney of Roses solutive; as for Preparatives you may take Syrup of Betony, Succory, Borrage, and because the sick complained of Obstructi¦ons of the Liver and Spleen, things that open are very proper, yet without any notable heat, such are Peutaphyllum, Agrimony, Maiden∣hair, Tamarisk Fern-roots.

5. The Humors being prepared, let them be purged not once but twice with Agarick, or with Compositions of Agarick, or Pills of Agarick mixed with Cochiae, and the like.

6. The Head may be purged by the Nostrils by Sternutatories and Juyces attracted and drawn up by the Nostrils, as the Juyce of Beet: and Marjoram.

7. This being done, use is to be made of Salsa, China, Guajacum, Sassafras, as also the Decoction of Salsa and China; to which because of the Liver, Borrage and Sucory are to be added.

8. In the more cold Season, if the Malady cease not, Guajacum and Sassafras are to be used, but if the Season be hot, Conserve of Betony, and such as are hot only in the first de∣gree, Betony, Mint, Wormwood, Annise, &c. are good for the Stomach.

9. Medicines that are drying and not much warming are convenient for the Head, as Baths made of Lye and the Ashes of a Vine, in which are boyled Betony and Sage-leaves.

10. It will do well to apply an Emplaster first of Melilot for four or six Days to the Regi∣on of th•• Reins, chiefly where the density is; then for six Days more to mix the same Empla∣ster with Emplastrum Sacrum in an equal pro∣portion.

11. Lastly, apply Triapharmicum a Com∣pound of old Oyl, Lithargicum and Vinegar in equal Portions; to which let there be added Elaterium and Colocynthis. Capivaccius apud Scholtzium, Cons. Med. 54.

LXXXVII. A Palsy of the right Side with the Cramp and a Trembling.

1. An honest Matron fell into a Palsy of the right Side, it was so violent that she could nei∣ther stir Hand nor Foot of that Side, I followed this Course in subduing this rebellious and con∣tumacious Disease.

2. Take the Leaves of Prin roses one handful: Betony, Bawm, Germander, Ceterach, of each half an handful: Fennel roots, five drams: Calamus Aromaticus, roots of Peony, Orrice, of each three drams: the Bark of Ash-root, and Capers, of each two drams: the seeds of Fennel, of Anise, of Citrons, of Carduus Benedict•••• of each half a dram: the Flowers of Staechas,

one dram and half: Cichory, two pugils: Rai∣sons stoned, one ounce: fat Figs cut, number six: beat them together and make a Decoction.

3. Take Syrup of Staechas, of Betony, of each one ounce and half: Oxymel simple, Oxymel of Squills, of each half an ounce: mix them: Of this Decoction and Syrup let her drink warm in the Morning such a Draught every day as that there be enough left for another time.

4. After this I ordered these following Pills, which are somwhat stronger: Take Pil. de Hi∣era with Agarick two scruples: Pil. sine qui∣bus, Pil. Faetidae, of each half a dram: Pil. Cochiae, one dram: with Sage-Water make sixty Pills.

5. These things I have premised for taking away the peccant Matter by Preparation and Purgation, it follows now in the next place that the Head and Stomach being afflicted as appears by the several Indications, we apply such Things as may corroborate and dry those Parts, re∣press the venemous Matter, and preserve from Convulsions and the Epilepsies. For which end I have prescribed these two following excellent Remedies.

6. The first is a Confect, the other a Pou∣der. The Confect. Take Conserve of Peony, Rosemary-Flowers, of each half an ounce: Be∣tony, Lavender, of each two drams: Bugloss, three drams: choice Mithridate, one dram and half: the Pouder of the seeds of Carduus Bene∣dictus, and Fennel-seeds, of each half a dram: the roots of Peony, two scruples: the Pouder of Staechas, half a scruple: Nutmeg, one dram: Calamus Aromaticus confected, three drams: Ginger confected, six drams: Citron-Peels, half an ounce: Cinnamon cut, one scruple.

7. The Pouder. Take Species Diaxyloa∣loes, one dram: Diamoschi amari, Diagalan∣gal, of each half a dram: Pouder of Misleto of the Oak, the roots of Peony, of each four scruples: Orrice, Galangal, Calamus Aro∣maticus, of each two scruples: Nutmeg, one scruple: Lignum Aloes, half a scruple: white Sugar, half an ounce: pulverise mix and make a Pouder.

8. She may take of the Confect every Morn∣ing the quantity of a Wall-Nut and of the Pou∣der from half a dram to a dram, either upon Bread toasted, or in a little Beer; let this be done alternatively; and for some time the use of other Remedies must be suspended.

9. Mithridate if it be often taken is an excel∣lent Antidote; prepare three Pills thereof som∣what bigger than a Pease, and let them be swal∣lowed in the Morning, it consumes the Relicts of the matter of the Spasm, and excites and revives the natual heat which was oppressed by the said peccant matter.

10. There yet remains two grievous Evils to be vanquished, to wit, the Resolution of the Marow of the Back-bone on the right Side, which caused that the Arm and Foot could not be used; and a Trembling of the other Side, which shews the Imbecilty of the Nerves and the Ha∣zard that Side is in also; for which Purpose make use of the following Ointment, in which dip a double linnen Cloth.

11. Take Oyl of Costus, Oyl of Earth-Worms, Mastick of each one ounce: of Foxes, three drams: of Spikenard, two drams: of Juniper-berries, one dram: Ammoniacum dissolved in Wine, one dram: Castoreum, half a dram: Aqua Vitae rectified, one dram and half: Tur∣pentine, two drams: Wax, half an ounce: mix and make a Liniment.

12. Lastly, the Matrix seem'd to be afflicted with some flatulent or other matter; from whence did arise that impetuous Storm which did shake and agitate the whole vicinity of the Veins, Heart, Stomach, Head and Sides; for allaying and discussing of which, I have sent an Emplaster, which being spread on Leather and covered with Silk is to be aplyed to the region of the Vesica, according to the bigness of the Tumor and hardness, it is to be often and long used.

13. But if the too often use thereof be trou∣blesom, you may desist a little while the use thereof. The Emplaster is this: Take Empla∣strum Matricale, Melilot, of each two ounces, mix them.

14. To smell frequently to Castoreum is pro∣fitable, as well for the sake of the Womb as the Head. Hosmanus apud Scholtzium, Con. Med. 326.

LXXXVIII. A Palsy from a Cholick.

1. 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉, which always follows a Cholick Pain, differs from a Paralysis, which is either an Apoplexy or a Paraplegia, both in the ori∣ginal and cause. In the Palsy the Brain, and the begining of the Nerves are afflicted, and there∣in we apply remedies to the Head and Back∣bone.

2. The Paresis arises from a Cholick in the Bowels, and seizes with a kind of violence the external parts, as also the Muscles and Tendons, and oftentimes the principal of the Nerves i•• affected.

3. First we ought to endeavor to correct the intemperature of the Intestines, and then dis∣sipate the peccant matter which is in the ex∣ternal Members, and to strengthen them.

4. I exhibited with good success for this in temperature of the Bowels, the Distillation of Galbanum, Bay-berries, and Gum Elemi: Take Galbanum, Elemi, Ivy, Oyl of Bays or Bay-berries, of each equal parts: distill them, saving the several matters distilling over by themselves, first the Water, then the clear Oyl, and lastly the thick Oyl like Hony (which some suppose to be best.)

5. Take Nettle roots: three handfuls: Gout-Ivy, two handfuls: Bay-berries, Sage, Rue, Rosemary, of each one handful: Juniper-berries, one handful and half: cut them and prepare them for a Bath.

6. Take Badgers-grease, the grease of a Fox, of a Hen, of a Duck, of a Goose, of a Stork, of each one ounce: the juyces of Sage and Worm∣wood inspisated, of each half an ounce: Oyl of Bays, two ounces: mix them and make an Oynt∣ment, which make use of after bathing. Crato apud Scholzium, Consil. med. 172.

LXXXIX. A Palsy after a Cholick.

1. In this Palsy of the Hands after a Cholick, the Evil being in the bruised Muscles; first for expelling the matter from the Muscles by exhalations and sweats, there was used a Sudo∣rifick, Fomentation and Oyntment here after∣mentioned.

2. The Sudorifick: Take syrup of Betony, of the juyce of Carduus, of each two ounces and half: the best Treacle, two drams: mix them. I used this, but it prov'd but a slender Sudorifick.

3. I prefer the syrup of Ambrose; let the sick take one spoonful thereof in the Morning, every other day; and keep his Bed, that by sleep and fomentation his sweating may be en∣creased.

4. The Fomentation: Take Sage, Origanum, Rosemary, Gout-Ivy, of each three handfuls: cut them and boyl them, and let the decoction with the hot Herbs be infused into a Vessel prepared for that use, which cover in the top with a Cloth four times doubled; then foment the Hands for a quarter of an hour, Morning and Evening before Supper.

5. The Oyntment: Take Hens grease; the fat or grease of a Heron, of a Badger, of each one ounce: of Earth-worms washed in Wine, one ounce and half: boyl them over a slow Fire, and add the Oyl of Nutmegs, mix them and make a Liniment, to be used after fomentation.

6. Add to these Soap of such a kind as shall be presently described, with which the sick may wash his Hands after fomentation and anoint∣ing; this Soap will of its own accord grow dry in the Hands, the description of this Soap is as follows.

7. Take Venice Soap, Mucilage of Marsh∣mallows, of each one ounce: Rocket-seeds, bruis∣ed, two drams: Oyl of Juniper berries, half an ounce: mix them.

8. But if by the above mentioned things you are not any thing the better, in the place of the aforesaid Fomentation: Take Nettle roots, three handfuls: Cumin seed, one ounce: Salt, three drams: mix them and boyl them as above-di∣rected.

9. In the place of the aforenamed Oynt∣ment this which followes may be also taken: Take old Oyl, half a pound: Hogs Blood, three ounces: Castoreum, one dram: with a little Wax, mix and make a Liniment.

10. I have used both the first and second, and the second in the first; by which I perceived the Trembling of my Hands (For my Feet were always firm) palpably to vanish; in so

much that I had no occasion to use these fol∣lowing remedies.

11. But if the last above mentioned Oynt∣ment have not efficacy enough; the following stronger Oyntment may be used: Take the shells of black Snails, burn them in some Pitcher and save of the liquid Fat, two ounces: the Fat of a Heron, of a Badger, of a Dog, of each one dram: Goats and Harts Sewet, of each six drams: Venice Sope with the juice of Carduus and Marsh-mallows dissolved, a sufficient quan∣tity; mix them over a gentle fire.

12. But if yet a stronger Medicine be re∣quired the following Oyntment may be appli∣ed: Take the pouder of Earth-worms, two oun∣ces: Calamus Aromaticus, six drams: Ga∣langal, four drams: clarified Honey, a suffici∣ent quantity, boyl them to a thickness. Crato apud Scholtzium Epist. Medic. 237.

XC. The Palsy of the Tongue.

1. An antient Woman about sixty eight years of age, was afflicted with a Palsy of the Tongue.

2. By my advice the flowers of Lavender were infused in Spirit of Wine; afterwards for some days Morning, and Evening, she took before she went to Bed, one ounce thereof; and from that time she began to speak more plainly. Mar∣tinus Rulandus, Cent. 4. Cur. 55.

XCI. The Palsy of the Tongue.

1. A Country Man by some Blows and Hurt that he received, fell into a Palsy of the Tongue, having therewith a Pain in his right Side oc∣casioned by the former accident; he had the exercise of his reason; but could not speak; he was cured by me with the following Medicines.

2. I took the bigness of a pease of my Ster∣nutatory with Musk, and by a quill did thrice blow it up into his Nostrils; from whence more frequent Sternutations were excited.

3. In the next place I did anoint his Tongue which was resolved with the Oleum Ligni Heraclij; afterwards I gave him half a spoon∣full by degrees of the Oleum Heraclium; when he had taken thrice of this, his Speech was re∣stored, and he could articulately express the Sentiments of his mind.

4. His right side that was pained I did gent∣ly rub with Raggs dipped in Butter; in which Cumin bruised was sprinkled, by this the Pain of the Side was removed.

5. I did also prescribe this Purge for eva∣cuating the impurity of the coagulated Blood; which should be used in all contusions and bruises.

6. Take Extractum Esula, one dram: the Whey of Milk, six ounces: mix them; boyl them once, then strain, aftwerwards drink it all off.

7. His body being well purged, by this he began to glow very well; after this, he descend∣ed into a Chalybeated Bath; then after going out of the Bath, his Head was washed with a Lye of Marjoram, Penyroyal &c. this being done; he was rostored to his Health, and soundness of Body. Martinus Rulandus, Cent. 7. Cur. 36.

XCII. The Palsy of the Tongue.

1. A Man in the fifteenth year of his age, was afflicted with a Palsy accompanied with want of rest; I exhibited to him these following things: Take Fountain water, six ounces: so much of the Oyl of Vitriol as is sufficient to correct the crudity of the Water; he took every hour of this water one spoonful.

2. And because he was slow in expressing himself distinctly; I did prescribe this follow∣ing Cathartick potion: Take extractum Colo∣cynthidis, the bigness of a Nut, Whey two oun∣ces: mix them: this being done he drunk it up warm; upon which followed a plentiful evacuation; yet the impediment of his Tongue remained.

3. Wherefore the next day I exhibited this following Holagog: Take Spiritus vitae Auraei, one ounce: syrup of Liquorice, one dram: mix them, by this a great quantity of watery and serous matter was expurgated.

4. His Speech being wholy restored, before I exhibited this dose, and also in the very time of the operation, I anointed his Paralytick Tongue with our Oleum Heraclij drop by drop, with good success, then I advised him to sweat liberally; which being done, I ordered his

Head to be washed with the following Lye.

5. Take Fountain-Water, good Lye, of each two pounds: the Heads of white Poppies, number six: boyl them all together to the Con∣sumption of six ounces: let his Head be washed in the Decoction to incline him to sleep.

6. And because of the Pain in the Head, whereof he complained; I ordered his Cepha∣lick Vein to be opened; by this he was restored to perfect Health. Martinus Rulandus, Cent. 7. Cur. 53.

XCIII. A Palsy of the Tongue.

1. A certain married Woman, was sud∣denly taken with a Palsy of the Tongue, I be∣ing then present; insomuch that she could not speak, yet she was sound in her Intellectuals; her Urine was muddy and watery; and another bad Symptom did accompany the former, which was a Pain of ihe Head.

2. For removing and eradicating this Dis∣ease, we ordered first the use of our Sternuta∣tory; then the whole Tongue was to be washed thrice with our Oleum Heraclii.

3. I applyed to the Crown of his Head, a Ferment sprinkled with Amber pulverized.

4. Take Cinnamon-Water, five ounces: Oyl of Vitriol, so many drops as are sufficient to ren∣der it acid: I gave her often one spoonful of this Water or about half an ounce.

5. All these things being administred accor∣ding to Prescription; she began to speak di∣stinctly in the space of one Day, and to walk about. Martinus Rulandus, Cent. 8. Cur. 77.

XCIV. A Palsy of the Tongue and Arm.

1. A Man about sixty six years of Age was delivered from and cured of this Disease by the following Medicines: Take Syrup of Roses solutive Montanae, three ounces: Lavender-Water, three ounces: mix them for a Potion, this, wrought well.

2. Take Wine, four ounces: rectified Oyl of Vitriol, so many drops as are sufficient to ren∣der the Wine acid: This was first still applyed to the Tongue, till he began to speak.

3. His Meats were few and drying; his Drink was Lavender-Water in which Sugar was dissolved; by these few Medicament he began to speak and walk. Martinus Rulandus, Cent. 8. Cur. 71.

XCV. A Palsy with a chronical Pain of the Head.

1. A Man about two and forty years was ta∣ken with a Palsy accompanied with a chronical Pain of the Head; the Cure was undertaken thus.

2. Take Pil. sine quibus, two scruples: Aga∣rick trochiscated, half a dram: with the Water of Cinnamon, make nine Pills: which were ta∣ken after Supper; and he was well purged.

3. Take Worm-wood, Origanum, Mint, Ju∣niper-berries, of all an equal part: boyl them in a sufficient quantity of Lye for a sweating Bath: By which he sweat abundantly, and the Parts affected were from that time more and more restored to their proper use and mo∣tion. Martinus Rulandus, Cent. 9. Cur. 96.

XCVI. A Palsy cured in a Man fifty years of age.

1. This Man in his declining years was through taking Cold by going in the Wet, in the Winter-time, seised with the Palsy, wherein he lost both his Sense of Feeling and Motion: so that he was forced to lye for many weeks bed-rid, not being able to help himself.

2. His Physician coming to him ordered him to take constantly Morning and Night two or three ounces of the Queen of Hungaria's-Water, and also to repeat the use of it for se∣veral times in the Day; and to be taken either alone or in a glass of choice Canary.

3. Moreover he made a Mixture of Ox Galls, two pounds: with pure Oyl of Vitriol, eight ounces: which being well mixed and digested together for the space of forty Days: He caused the paralytick Parts to be very well bathed therewith twice a day for twelve days.

4. This done he caused all the said Parts to be afterwards bathed with the Queen of Hun∣garia's-Water, Morning and Evening for a month together; by the use of which means this dis∣eased Patient was in less than two Months time restored to perfect Health.

5. By the use of these very Medicaments, and the same Method exactly, the same Physi∣cian affirmed, he had cured more then twenty several Persons of the Palsy. Anonymus.

XCVII. A Palsy of the Tongue.

1. A noble Matron of a whitish Colour, fleg∣matick, living in a very wet and moist place, was obnoxious to distillations of Rheum, about the fiftieth year of her age, a thin Flegm falling down from the Brain into the Nerves of the Tongue; and filling up all their Passages; she became suddenly afflicted with a Palsy of the Tongue; the animal Faculty not having free Course, insomuch that she could not move her Tongue.

2. We thought it therefore convenient to subdue and evacuate the pituitous humor which did abound, for upon this the dissolution of the whole Disease did depend.

3. First of all then we ordered the following Clyster: Take of common Decoction, one pound: in which boyl the Leaves of Betony, Sage, Mar∣joram, of each one handful: the Flowers of Cammomil, Melilot, Rosemary, Staechas, of each one pugil: to which add the Electuary of Hiera Picra, Diaphaenicon, of each two drams: Diacatholicon, Electuarium Lenitivum, of each half an ounce: Oyl of Cammomil, Oyl of Lil∣lies, of each one ounce and half: Honey of Rose∣mary-Flowers, or if that cannot be had, Honey of Roses, half an ounce: common Salt, one dram: Salt Gem, half a dram: mix them and make a Clyster.

4. This having sufficiently purged him, I gave him on the next day the following Pills: Take Pil. Asajeret, Agarick trochiscated, Pil. Cochiae, of each one scruple: with the Water of Sage, make five Pills: which she took so soon as she went to bed.

5. When we had effected our Design with the Clyster; we let her Blood in the Cephalick Vein; now because there was not a Repletion of the whole, but of a part, to wit, the Head which was filled with Flegm; after taking the Pills at another time, we applied Cupping-glas∣es with Scarification.

6. Afterwards finding that the Veins under the Tongue did in some measure appear to be swelled, we commanded them to be opened.

7. Moreover for digestion of the matter she used a Decoction of the Leaves of Primroses, Cowslips, Sage, Marjoram, Betony, Origa∣num, the Flowers of Staechas, with which Ho∣ney of Roses, Oxymel simplex, Syrup of Stae∣chas and Betony were mixed.

8. After a while I purged her with the fol∣lowing Pills: Take Pil. Paetidae Mes. Pil. Co∣chiae, de Agarico, of each one scruple and half: with Betony Water make five Pills: by which the Belly was purged egregiously.

9. On the second day after she took one dram of Treacle, with the Conserve of the Flowers of Rosemary, one dram; when this was done, we used Gargarisms of the Decoction of Hysop and roots of Capers; Pyrethrum, Origanum, Sage, Figs, and in the end of the Decoction a little Mustard, Honey of Roses and Oxymel for a seasoning.

10. I ordered her Tongue to be rubbed with these or the like: White-Wine persumed, and a little Castoreum being added do much good if it be moderately done; the Tongue is to be rubbed with Mustard alone, not with the Juyce of Tithymal, &c. as some think.

11. We ordered the hinder Part of the Head and Neck to be anointed with the following Oyls: Take Oyl of Costus, Oyl of Spikenard, Oyl of Lillies, of each half an ounce: mix them: let the Parts after anointing be covered warm with the Skin of a Fox or Hare.

12. Lastly, we raised Vesicatories in the Neck, Cantharides being applyed (but the Heads and Wings were taken away) with Leaven, or in place thereof, Fat, which being broke open, a yellowish Sort of Water flowed forth, and then I applyed a Colewort Leaf.

13. After this Remedy for evacuating the Water she began immediately to speak; and I further commanded that she should take every day of the following Confection for strengthning of the Nerves in order to her more ready and distinct speaking.

14. Take the Conserves of Rosemary-Flow∣ers, Sage, Betony, of each half an ounce: the Pouder of Diamoschi dulcis, two scruples: Nut∣meg

pulverized, two scruples: Castoreum, one dram: with the Honey of Rosemary-Flowers, or the Honey of Roses, and Oxymel, of Squills, of each half an ounce: make a Confection.

15. I advised these following to be often held in the Mouth: Take Nutmeg, one dram: Ca∣storeum, two drams: with the Juyce of Sage make Confections in the form of Lupines. Pe∣trus Forestus, Lib. 14. Observ. 32.

XCVIII. An universal Palsy.

1. An antient Man of sixty eight years, no ways addicted to Melancholy, but merry and facetious, fell suddenly into an universal Palsy, his Legs, Arms and Hand being resolved, his Speech was somwhat impeded, he was very weak being (besides some Defect and Eclipse of his Mind) afflicted w••th an Asthma and Straitness of his Breast.

2. Antonius Schinckelius a Physician in the Hague came to visit him, who ordered that his Temples and paralytick Members should be sprinkled and rubbed with the Water of Laven∣der, and that the following Syrup should be somtimes administred: Take Syrup of Stae∣chas, of Betony, of Roses solutive, of each one ounce: Oyl of Vitriol, nine drops: mix them: these Things were prescribed by him.

3. Within a day or two I was called, finding him very weak and bound in his Belly; I thought it meet to administer to him a Clyster for di∣version and subduction of the Belly, which was as follows: Take the Ponder of the Species of Hiera Picra, Troches of Alhandal, of each one scruple: a little Salt with a sufficient quantity of Sugar, make a Clyster: whereby twice or thrice he had a stool; and because it was easy of opera∣tion, it was repeated every two or three days.

4. Then when this was done we ordered the subsequent Medicines to be observed; and with the first Clyster, the following Ointment: Take the Oyl of Marjoram, the Oyl of Costus, of each half an ounce, mix them: and then let the Back-bone beginning at the Nape even to the Os Sacrum be anointed therewith Morning and Evening.

5. Moreover when he could better endure those Medicaments, we prescribed for him these Pills: Take Pil. Cochiae, half a dram: Pil. Aureae, half a scruple: make seven Pills: by which he had seven stools.

6: Not long after this following solutive was also given him: Take Syrup of the Infusion of Roses with the Leaves of Sena, one ounce and half: Agarick trochiscated, Specierum Bene∣dicta Laxativa, of each half a scruple: Sage-Water, one ounce and half, mix them: by which Potion he had above six stools.

7. When this was taken, we ordered that his Legs and other paralytick Members should be anointed with this Liniment twice a day: Take the Oyl of Marjoram, the Oyl of Costus, of each half an ounce: Aqua Vitae, one dram: mix them.

8. Then the following Apozem was pre∣scribed: Take the Barks of the roots of Succory, Peony, of each one ounce: the Flowers of Stae∣chas, Rosemary, of each one pugil: Cowslips, Betony, Marjoram, Sage, Origanum, Bay-leaves, of each one handful: Damask-Prunes, number thirteen: Raisons of the Sun stoned, one ounce: Carthamus-seeds a little bruised, half an ounce: the pure Leaves of Sena, six drams: Polypody of the Oak, one ounce: Aniseeds, one dram and half: boyl them in common Water, for one pound of the straining add Syrup of Be∣tony made of Betony alone, Oxymel simple, of each one ounce and half: mix them for four Doses.

9. Then take what follows: Take the Con∣serves of the Flowers of Betony, Sage, Bor∣rage, Rosemary, of each half an ounce: Nut∣meg confected, three drams: Confection of Mi∣thridate, one dram: Oxymel simple, Syrup of the Juyce of Betony, of each half an ounce: mix them and make a Confection: which he took twice or thrice a day, to the bigness of a Chest-nut.

10. There was also another Confection or∣dered him: Take Conserves of Borrage, one ounce: Conserves of Betony, Sage, of each half a dram: Lozenges of Sugar pearled, two drams: for the trouble of his Mind.

11. But as this and the Asthma with a short∣ness of Breath wherewith he was affected, was not great; so I ordered him to take the fol∣lowing Syrup: Take Syrup of Maiden hair,

four ounces: Syrup of Hysop, one ounce: mix them.

12. He anointed his Breast with the Oyl of sweet Almonds; by which Remedies those Symp∣toms ceased.

13. But we shall now again return to the Palsy, which of them all is the most difficult to cure, and most grievous to bear, for this we or∣dered the following Decoction: Take the Barks of the roots of Succory, Lions-tooth, of each one ounce and half: the Cordial-Flow∣ers, one pugil: Succory, Borrage, Maiden-hair, Betony, golden Maiden-hair, Cow∣slips, of each one handful: the four greater Cold-seeds, of each one dram: Raisons stoned, one ounce: boyl them in Water, to nine ounces of the straining add the Syrup of maiden-hair, Syrup of Betony, of each one ounce: mix them, and make an Apozem for three Doses.

14. Afterwards he also took this Decoction being in danger of falling into a Feaver: Take the Barks of the roots of Succory, Lions-tooth, of each one ounce: the Cordial-Flowers, one pugil: Cowslips, Carduus Benedictus, Betony, Germander, of each one handful: the four greater Cold-seeds, of each one dram: Carthamus-seeds a little bruised, half an ounce: Raisons of the Sun sto∣ned, one ounce: make a Decoction in Water, and to one pound of the strained Liquor add Sy∣rup of Roses solutive, two ounces: mix them and make an Apozem to be taken at four Do∣ses every Morning.

15. He always had at the least two stools a day by each of the foregoing Doses: And be∣cause he could not somtimes sleep well, we gave him a Barley-Drink, which he took at night.

16. Take clean Barley, one ounce: swee Al∣monds blanch'd, one ounce and half: the four greater Cold-seeds, of each one scruple: Let∣tice-seed, half a dram: make a Barley-Drink for eight ounces, sweeten it with Sugar pearled according to Art: this Drink he used two or three times.

17, But the Palsy doth require hotter, dry∣er and more attenuating Medicines, such as Di∣ambra, Diamoschu, Confection of Mithridate and Treacle.

18. Wherefore he sleeping now much better and finding his feaverish kind of heat much aba∣ted, and the above mentioned Symptoms ceas∣ing; we became most intent on the Cure of the Palsy.

19. Therefore we exhibited to him again the abovenamed Pills; not long after we gave him in the Morning two scruples of choice Treacle in a little Rhenish-Wine, and he did sweat suffi∣ciently; otherwise if he had not sweat we had given him to one dram thereof.

20. Which being done, we continued the foregoing Ointments; then he began to move his Hands and to lift them to his Head, and to walk a little about his Chamber, his Servants supporting him.

21. In the next place we thought of somwhat that would strengthen the paralytick Members, which was the following Apozem: Take the roots of Peony, half an ounce: the Flowers of Rose∣mary, and Staechas, of each one pugil: Sage, Betony, Marjoram, Cowslips, Bay-leaves, Carduus Benedictus, of each one handful: Rai∣sons stoned, one ounce: Coriander seeds prepa∣red, half a dram: Cubebs, one scruple: boyl them in Water for nine ounces, let them stand in the Infusion: in the Morning strain and add to the Liquor choice Cinnamon, one dram: and Sy∣rup of Staechas, and of Betony, of each one ounce: mix them and make a Wine after the manner of Claret for six Doses.

22. This Apozem being twice or thrice re∣peated with the above named Consects, and by anointing often the Paralytick with the Oint∣ments above specified, his Speech was not only restored, but his paralytick Members recove∣red also their former Strength and that in so short a time that this antient Mans Recovery was accounted little less than a Miracle; he did also very strictly and cheerfully, observe all the Instructions which we gave him, which did ex∣ceedingly facilitate the Cure. Petrus Forestus, Lib. 18. Observ. 14.

XCIX. A Palsy of the Thumb from the cut∣ting of a Muscle.

1. One having lost the motion of his Thumb by cuting one of the Muscles, and having also lost by that Accident, the Use and Strength

thereof, was cured by the following Cere-Cloth, applyed by Laurentius Bruninck.

2. Take the Mucilage of Line-seed, the roots of Althaea, of each one ounce: Ammoniacum, Serapinum dissolved all Night in White-Wine, of each half a dram: Frankincense, Mastick, of each two drams: Oyl of Foxes, one ounce: Wax, half an ounce: make a Cere-Cloth accor∣ding to Art: spread a small quantity of this Ointment upon Leather, according to the larg∣ness of the wounded Member; by which Re∣medy the Person found himself to be much better.

3. We have given you several Examples of Persons that have been taken with the Palsy by this or the like Accidents: Some by Bruises, Blows and Wounds in the Head and Neck have fallen first into a light Apoplexy, then into a Palsy; the History of which and their proper Cures, as also their Causes and Signs we have given you in their peculiar Places.

4. We have likewise told you how difficult, or rather incurable this Disease is, which is most evident in old Men, who are scarcely ever freed from it.

5. If a Trembling and Feaver follow upon a Palsy; and that also which comes from a Blow or Wound, provided the Nerves be not too much bruised and torn, it is possible that such a Pal∣sy may be cured; but on the contrary a Palsy that is occasioned by some signal Contusion or tearing asunder of the Nerves, is really incu∣rable.

6. Avenzoar, according to the Judgment of Galen, says, That if the Nerves which serve Re∣spiration be wounded, there is em••nent danger of sudden Death.

7. If the resolved Member grow nothing less, nor is weak nor corrupted, there is some hopes of a Cure, but on the contrary, if it grows dis∣cernably feebler and smaller and the native Co∣lour perishes; it portends no good nor easy Cure to the Patient.

8. In the Cure of a Palsy or the resolution of the Nerves from a Wound or any other extrin∣sical Cause, the whole Body is to be purged or Blood is to taken, or both is to done; and the Humors which have their influx upon the re∣solved Part are to be diverted, and strict Rules of Diet which have been above prescribed are to be followed.

9. Proper Topicks should be also set against this mighty Disease; outwardly diverse Reme∣dies are to be applyed and made use of in a Pal∣sy proceeding from a Wound, such as Empla∣sters, Cataplasms, Ointments, Fomentations Cupping-Glasses, and the like.

10 Guido did use this one Liquor very well, described by Mesues in the Passions of the Heart, with which the whole Back is anointed and it is this: Take choice Myrrh, Aloes, Spikenard, Sanguis Draconis, Frankincense, Mummia, Opobalsamum, Opopanax, Bdellium, Carpo∣balsamum, Ammoniacum, Sarcocolla, Saffron, Mastick, Gum Arabick, liquid Styrax, of each two drams or two drams and half: choice Labdanum, Castoreum, of each two drams and half: Musk, half a dram: choice Turpentine, the weight of them all: pulverize those which are to be pulverized, let them be all mixed with the Turpentine, then put them into an Alem∣bick, which distil over a gentle Fire and receive for Ʋse the subtil Liquor.

11. Guido de Cauliaco did add to this pretious Liquor, Herbs proper for and dedicated to the Palsy, and as he witnesses, it did help more effectually. Petrus Forestus, Lib. 6. Observ. Chirurg. 20.

C. A Palsy cured by Paracelsus.

1. One (saith he) was troubled with the Palsy, whom I cured only with the Essence of Wall-Flowers, drawn with the Spirit of Wine.

2. Note. First it is to be supposed that this Essense was either a Tincture drawn from the dryed Herb with the best rectified Spirit of Wine, such as will fire Gun-Pouder: Or other∣wise such an Essence as is made of the Juyce of the Herb with an addition of Spirit of Wine, as we have taught in our Doron Medicum, Lib. 1. Cap, 15. Sect. 2. § 1. where you shall receive further Satisfaction. Salmon.

3. Note. That as to the use of the Medica∣ment, it is possible, that he might as well give it inwardly in any proper Vehicle good against

the Palsy; as apply it outwardly to the Part by Bathings and Fomentations. Salmon.

4. A compleat Palsy, or benummedness and loss of Motion: A Boy fifteen years old falling down a stone pair of Stairs, had his Arm and Leg be∣nummed and void of moving; whose Neck with the hinder Part of the Head and all the Back∣bone I anointed with this following Ointment.

5. Take Fox Grease, two ounces: Oyl of Earth-Worms, one ounce: Oyl of Bricks, half an ounce: mix them together and anoint there∣with: It was accordingly done, and in short space, no Wound, Swelling or Palsy appeared in him. Paracelsus.