CHAP. XIV. Oyle of Hypericon, the which is most miraculous, for Wounds and bruises.
THis Oyle of Hypericon compounded by us, is of great ver∣tue in divers and sundry accidents, and specially in wounds, for it helpeth them without any pain, although the veins, sinews, or bones were hurt or cut, and that in very short time: It preserveth the wound from corruption, and taketh away the pain, and incarnateth and cicatrizeth, as by experience thou mayest plainly see. It dissolveth Contusions, and is most marvellous agaist poison. It helpeth against any crude sort of venemous Fever, if you annoint all the bodie therwith, leaving no part; and the order to make it is thus.
Take the floures, leaves, and seed, of Saint Johns-wort, as many as ye will, and stamp them together, and put them in a Glasse, with as much strong white wine as will cover it well, then set it in the Sun ten daies together, then put thereto as much pure Sallet oile, as the herbs and the wine doth weigh, then let it stand in the Sun other ten daies, giving you warn∣ing that you weigh your oyle before you mixe them; that be∣ing done, put thereunto for every pound of oyle ℥. ii. of Tur∣pentine, and ʒ. i. of Saffron, of Nutmegs, Cloves, Myrrha elect. of each ℥. ss. Frankincense ℥. i. Viticella ℥. ii. for every pound, stamp them altogether, and put them into a great glasse, and set it to boil in Balneo Mariae, with a head and Receiver close shut, and to know when it is boyled enough, is, that there will ascend no more vapours into the head, and that will be within 24. hours or thereabout, then take forth the Glasse being yet hot, and strain it, and keep it in a Glasse close shut as a precious Jewell Ye shall note that this Oyle must alwaies be occupied very warm, and in any wise tent no