Tractatus de simplicium medicamentorum facultatibus. = A treatise of the nature and qualities of such simples as are most frequently used in medicines,: both purging, and others. Methodically handled, for the benefit of those that understand not the Latine tongue. To which is added: many compound medicines for most diseases incident to mankinde: as also two alphabeticall tables, very necessary for the reader. Together with, the explanation of all hard words or termes of art, whereby the vulgar may the better understand it.
Pemell, Robert.
A Potion.
Take of Sene two drams, Polypodium of the Oake three drams, Damaask Prunes fix, Anniseed, sweet Fennel-seed, Licoris bruised, of each a dram; bruise the Polypodium, and make an infusion in strong Beer, straine it, and adde of Syrup of Roses laxative one one ounce of Elaterium two gaines, make a Potion.
