The London practice of physick, or, The whole practical part of Physick contained in the works of Dr. Willis faithfully made English, and printed together for the publick good.

1. Vomits.

EMetick Medicines most commonly are of good effect in a new Jaundise, whilst the tone and strength of the Viscera hold good; forasmuch as they both ease the Ventricle of its offensive load of viscous Phlegm, with which its in a manner always op∣prest in this Disease, and likewise by irritating the Vessels which convey the Choler, and strongly shaking the Ductus's of the Li∣ver, they clear them of their stoppages, and bring the Choler to pass by the ways it formerly was wont.

Take of the Infusion of Crocus Metallorum, from half an Ounce to six Drams, Vinegar of Squills an Ounce, Oxymel simple half an Ounce: Make a Vomit to be taken with governance.

Sometimes it is proper to give the Evening before the following Mixtrue, as a preparation to facilitate the Vomiting.

Take Powder of the Roots of Asarabacca, Faecula of Aron Roots, of each a Scruple, Tartar vitriolated half a Scruple, Oxymel simple an Ounce: Mix them.

Take Sulphur of Antimony seven Grains, Scammony sulphurated eight Grains, Cream of Tartar half a Scruple: Make a Powder, give it in a spoonful of Panada.

Take Nine Leaves of Asarabacca; being slic'd and bruis'd, pour to them of Whitewine three Ounces, press forth the Juice, give it in the Morning with governance.

Take Cambogia prepar'd eight Grains, Tartar vitriolated seven Grains: Make a Powder.