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REceive Aloes Succocitrine, ʒ i, of red Myrrhe, of English Saffron ana ʒ i, of our Mysterium gr. iii. Make hereof Im∣periall pills N. 15, with the juyce or wa∣ter of Wormwood; let the Patient take three of them before the Paroxisme, for the eva∣cuating of the vitious matter of the Ague, which in some part being largely and farre
spread, seemeth to have possest or taken the whole body.
But if that destroying Disease is gotten into the broyling bloud of the Veines and Arteries, then Phlebotomize the partie be∣fore the fit, breathing the Basilik Veine, or rather the Cephalick, which is more safe, or let the Patient be scarified, applying Cup∣ping Glasses: our Mysterium is as any of the Universals, as the tincture of Sol, of Corals, Pearles, Essence of Antimonie.
R. Of the liquor of camphorated Treacle ʒ i s. oile of Pearl, gr. vi. of red Corals ℈ i. of Turpentine gut. iii. of Juniper berries-oyle, gut. ʒ. of the essence of Celandine, ʒ s. of the waters of the root of Coltsfoot, of Eringo, ana ℥ i. of the flowers of Elder, of Hearts-ease, ana ℥ s. of red Wine which is very sweet ʒ ii s. of our Mysterium gr. 1. Make hereof a Diaphoretick potion.
REcip. Of Treacle ℥ ii s. of red Myrrh•• ʒ x. of orientall Saffron ʒ ii. of Cam∣pher ʒ i. of distill'd wine ℥ v. Let these be distill'd according to Art.
REcip. Of Arsmart growing about Vil∣lages M. ii s. of Mouse-eare, of Betony, ana M. s: of Sengreen M i. of Night-shade M i s. of Rose-water a sufficient quantity. Let these be boiled together, and let there be added to it, of red Corals ʒ i. of prepared Pearles ℈ s. Make of it a Cataplasme, apply it to the head so long, till all the paine be allayed.
Recip. Of Arsmart M i. Of Mouse-eat M s. Let these be boiled in ℥ x. of Betony-water, let one moity boile away, let it be strained, and prest out.
Recip. Of this strained liquor ℥ v. of the oyle of Juniper Berrics, gut. v. of our My∣sterium, gr. i. Make a Potion of it.
Recip. Of our Mysterium gr. i. of recti∣fied Aqua vitae gut. v. of Arsmart ℥ iii. Make a potion of it, which the party must use so long till the madnesse be gone, and the use of reason be restored.
REcipe. Of our Mysterium gr. i. of pre∣pared Pearles ℈ s. of the uterine Elixir gut. v. of Paeonie-water a sufficient quan∣tity. Make a Potion of it, which must bee gven to the Epileptick party before the Pa∣roxisme; and after the Paroxism let the hin∣der part of the head be anointed with a Bal∣same, in which is Oile of Turpentine lb i. of Stalactic Galban lb s. Gumme of Elemi or of Ivy ℥ iii. Let these be distilled, throw∣ing away the Feces and Phlegme.
As Apoplexie, Palsie, the contracture of any part, and their beginnings, or the colick
paine, Iliack passion, and such like Symp∣tomes; as Numness, Cramp, Trembling: the party is to take a Potion as well at the entring into the Bath, as at the comming forth of it; in which Potion is, of our recti∣fied Aqua vitae gr. v. of Dracunculus Augu∣stanus ℥ s. of our Mysterium gr. i. s. make a a Potion.
REcipe Of the juyce of Dracunculus Augustanus, of Baulme, of Celandine, of both Snees-worts ana lb i. Of all kinds of Pepper ℥ i. of Cloves ℥ ii. of Cubebs, Gin∣ger, ana ℥ i. ss. of Cinamon ℥ ii. of Mace ℥ i s. of myrrhe ℥ ii. of Bean-ashes ℥ v, of honey-water ℥ vi. of rectified distilled wine lb v. Let these bee infused for nine dayes, and separated in a Pellican, unto the Spirits: then take this distilled liquor.
Recip. Of Roses, flowers of Rosemary, of Sage, of Hearts-ease, of Marjoram, of Verbascum (Mugwort) ana ℥ s. of Zedoa∣rie, of the best Cinamom ℥ ii. of Mace, of Nutmegs ana ℥ i s. of Cloves ℥ ii. of Cu∣bebs ℥ i. of Amome ʒ ii. of Paradise-graines ʒ vi. of Civet ʒ s. of Amber ʒ ii. of Mesech
gr. vi. Macerate them in Ashes for three dayes, separate, and keep the distilled li∣quor in a glass well stopped.
The following Balsam must be continued for a moneth.
Recip. Of the root of Swallow-wort lb ii. of ground-Dwarfe (Danewort) lb i s. of Gentian lb i. of red Fearn ℥ iiij. The Herbe of Dracunculus Augustanus, of Baulme, of Celendine ana M. ii. of Laven∣der, of Arsesmart, of Eupatorium, of Arthri∣tick Ivy ana M. iiij. of Perwinckle M ij. of Flammula, of red Rocket ana M. ij. s. of the Flowers of the Lillies of the valley, of Cha∣momil, of Verbascum, of the lesser Cento∣rie, of Prunella, of Betony ana M. j. of Hemp-seeds lb s. of Poppy ℥ i. Of the Celestiall water, or of our Indicum, a suffi∣cient quantity: after the Bath let the affect∣ed Members be anointed with the following Unguent.
Of Opopanax lb s. of Galbanum lb i. of Sagapenum ℥ iiij. of Ammoniack ℥ ii. of Bdellium ℥ i. Let these be dissolved in Vinegar, strained, and an oyle of it distilled according to Art; adde thereunto of Oyle of Turpentine lb i. s. of the Philosophick oile ℥ iiii. of the oyle of Bayes, of Juniper
ana lib. s. of Spick ℥ i. of Cantharides ℥ v. of both sorts of Pepper ℥ iiij. of Cardamom ℥ ij. of fresh Castoreum ℥ iij. of Euphorbi∣um ℥ ij s. of Mastix, Frankincense ana ℥ iiij. of Myrrhe lib. s. Let these be distilled in the manner of an oyle, adde thereunto of liquid Storax ℥ i. s. of the spawn of Frogs, of Frogs gendred in leaves num. xx. of earth-wormes, of the grease of a Badger, of a Fox, of a Wild-Cat, of a Bear, ana ℥ iij. of Deer∣suet, or of a Stag ℥ iiij. of Barrowes grease ℥ ii. of the best Vinegar, and of distilled Wine ana ℥ i, s. Distill these againe: let the following Fomentation be used, either in stead of a Bath or of an Unguent.
℞. Of the grease of a Badger, of Cala∣mitium of Frogs, of oyle of Olives lib. s. of Juniper ʒ v. of Mastix, of Myrrhe, ana lib. s. of Salt ℥ ij. of Turpentine ℥ vi. Mingle these, burne them well in a kettle, lay the af∣fected member over it, staying it with a convenient instrument, let it be well cove∣red, lest the vapours goe away, doing no good: if the Fomentation cooleth, heat it againe; this must be continued for twelve hours everyday. Thus the juyce of Flammula being distill'd, and taken mornings and eve∣nings, will in a short time cure that symp∣tome.
REcip. Of the Ossicula cut in the midst of white Snailes, of Hares-knuckles ana ʒ ij. of prepared red Corals ℥ s. mingle these:
℞. Of this powder ʒ i. of our Mysteri∣um gr. 1. Water of the Ocymus Garyo∣phyllatus ℥ iij. Make a Potion of it, which must be often iterated, the Ossicles (shells) must be well heated, or made hot in the hand, then the parts tormented with the Cramp will the sooner be eased, and freed from that stretching and contraction.
REcip. Of our Panchimagogum, of the great Frankincense, of prepared red Corals ana ℈ i. of Chalcantin Sulphur gr. ij. of the juyce of Arsmart, of the whitest su∣gar, ana a sufficient quantity. Make a Cha∣tarctick bole of it: or.
℞. Of our Panchimagogum, of the im∣petiall Pills, ana ℈ i. of the Species, of precious stones, of Diamoshum ana ℈ s. of
Opium gr. i. Make pills of it with the juyce of Lemons.
REcipe. Of Spirit of Wine lib. i. Of Spe∣cies of Diambra ℥ i s. Infuse these for fourteen dayes, digest it in the Sunne, let the Vessels be well stopt, this spirit is ting'd of a deep red: shake it every day three or foure times, then cast off the spirits from the Species of Diambra: digest it in a Bal∣my for a sennight or fortnight.
The following things purge the skin.
℞. Of fresh Scammonie ℥ s. of the best Rhubarb ʒ iii. ℥ i. of Colocinth ʒ v. or ℥ s. of the best Agarick ʒ iiii s. of Turbith ℥ s. of Hermodactils ʒ ii. s. of the black sneeze∣wort ℥ ii. Of Sene leaves ℥ i. of Mastix, myrrhe, red roses, of Fennel-seeds, of Anise ana ʒ i. s. These being grinded and steeped, must be put in a linnen bagge, and prest in a pewter Presse: dissolve in this expres∣sion, of Aloes Succotrina ℥ xii. at last let this Wine evaporate in a Balmy, and a spissi∣tude in the bottome will be left as thick as honey, Of this Compound may be taken halfe a Scruple, or a whole one, in Malmsey,
or with other pills aggregative. Adde there∣unto some drops of Chalcantin oyle, to strengthen its purging quality.
REcipe. Of white Lythargyre, of Alu∣men plumosum, of extinct Tutia, ana ʒ i. of waters of Eye-bright, of Speed wel, of Fennell ana ℥ i s. of flowers of white Verbena, of Succory, of Cyanus ana ℥ i. of Camphore ʒ i. s. These being beaten, distill them: with this distilled liquor wet a linnen Cloth, and thus cold wash the eyes with it: The leaves of the Verbana bearing whitish flowers, must be worne about the neck like a neck-cloth for nine dayes. With or by this Amulet are perfectly cured Epi∣phora, aliàs Lachrymae (teares,) opthalmia, or Lippitudo, or rheume in the eye, and o∣ther symptomes of the eye. The Pearle in the eye is instantly cured, if a piece of the root of Taraxicus belaid on the tongue: or if any humorous matter runneth in the eye, eating and consuming the white of the eye, is healed, if the clay of Anatolia, sealed with the hand of the Turkish Emperour, or
in lieu of it, the chalk of Malta, be dissolv'd in Rose-water and applyed.
REcip. Of Earth-worms, of Saws, of each ℥ iii. of an Oxe-Gall ℥ i. s. Distill it per Alembick. Add thereunto the essence of black sneeze-wort ℈ i. the juyce of Rhu∣barbe prest forth with the oyle of bitter Al∣monds ʒ i. s. oyle of Camphire ʒ i. s. of the seeds of Nigella, of Hyosciamus, of Poppy, ana ʒ s. of the water of the flowers of the lesser Centorie ʒ ii s. of Celandine ℥ s. of Hungarish Saffron ℈ i.
REcip. Of the water of the flowers of Rosemary, of the two sorts of Betony, ana ℥ ii. of the Herbs of Verbena, ℥ iiii. of Wormewood ℥ i. of the root of Polypodium ℥ ii. s. of our Mysterium gr. i. Make a large lotion against the Nitrous Colours of the face.
REcip. Of the root of whites enicle ℥ s. of Hempseed, of Milke, a suffici∣ent quantity: Boil these and press them out; of that expression ℞. ℥ iiii, of Chalcan∣thin Sulphur. gr. ii. of our Mysterium gr. i. Make a Potion; outwardly apply to the thighes, if men; but if women, to the bel∣ly, the following hot decoction so long till the bleeding be stayed.
℞. The rindes of the best root of Hen∣bane ℥ s. of Vinegar of Roses a sufficient quantity.
THe Anodyn Balsam must be used, or else let the teeth be often washed with the following warme decoction.
℞. Of the root of Arsmart M. v. of So∣lanum M. ii. of the seeds of Staphisagria ʒ s. Of Plantaine-seeds ʒ i. of the rinde of the root of Tamar. ℥ s. of Henbane ℥ iii. of the root of Tormentilla ʒ ii. of Rose-Vinegar lb i. of red wine lb ii. Let these be well boiled: Phlebotomy and Scarification must
be used also: and if it be a hollow tooth which paineth the partie, put into it Frogs∣grease, that paine will be allayed for e∣ver.
REcip. Of the juyce of Plantayn, or of a decoction made of it with wine, of Celandine, of the golden Comfry, of Dracunculus Augustan ana ℥ iii. of Oxymel i. quart. of Aloes ℥ i. s. of Alome ℥ ii. Make a Gargarisme, which must be used daily: if the teeth doestink and are growne black, and the gummes are swell'd, full of humors, then take the Ashes of Rosemarie-stalkes, put them into a cleane Linnen, wipe them daily with it, continuing it for five or six dayes: if those humours returne, then you must continue the use of this Medicine.
REcip. Jewes-eares, grown on Elders ℥ s. Let these be steeped over night in water of Prunella ℥ v. presse it out, adde to it of our Mysterium gr. i. and give to the partie this Potion: Let the party daily gar∣garise
three or foure times with this follow∣ing warme Gargarisme.
℞. Of Urine of man ℥ i. of the juyce of Hypericon ℥ ii. of Arsemart ℥ iii. of Bru∣nella ℥ i. s. of Oxymel Scylliticum lib. s. In the interim▪ if the parties tongue be furr'd, or the throat be fill'd with clamminesse, let it be rubb'd with a Scarlet cloth, that it bleed: if any tumor apparent and great paines be accompanied with it, then use this Cataplasme.
℞. Of Jewes-Eares ℥ s. of the root of Dwarfe-Elder ℥ i. s. of Arsesmart M i. of Rose-Vinegar, a sufficient quantity: adde thereto of Camphor ℈ s. make a Pultise. Let these be boiled, and add of our Myste∣rium gr. ii. This Decoction is against the Inflammation of the throat.
REcip. Of the lesser Water-Cresses M. i. of Wine or Water, a sufficient quanti∣tie. Let it be boiled, and adde to it of our Mysterium gr. ii. Make a Potion against the inflammation of the Breast. This decocted Herbe is applyed as a Pultise to the place af∣fected.
REcip. Of Aloes, being washed nine times of the Decoction of the midler Cumfry ℥ i. s. of our Mysterium gr. xiv. of red Myrrhe, of white Frankincense ana ℥ s. of red Corals, or in lieu of them, of prepa∣red Sarda, of transparent Citrine
℞. Of oyle of Cloves ℥ ii, of Juniper Berries, of Sulphur Chalcantin, ana ℥ i. These must be distilled per Alembick, all Junctures being well luted: adde there∣to,
Of Tile-Oyle ℥ ii. of Turpentine
quar. i. of fresh Castoreum▪ of Opium, ana ℥ s. of Saffron ℈ ii. Distill this againe gently, you have an Anodyn Oyle, wherewith the affected place is anointed: or take a Lythar∣gyr prepared with Alome and Rose water lb i. boile it in water of the Spawn of Cray∣fishes, and May-dew, or Rain-water to a thickness of honey, adde thereto of the juyce of
For the dissolving of old tartarous knots and stones; the following ointment must be applyed daily once or twice.
℞. Of the liquor of Mumia quart i. of the sweet oyle of chalianthum (vitriol) ℥ i. of the spirit rectified of Tartar; mixe these; Or;
℞. Of the liquor of Mumia quart i. of the oyle of Juniper berries, ℥ x. of Turpen∣tine. ℥ ij ss. mix these.
REcip. Of our Mysterium gr. i. of oyle of Pearles, gr. vi. of boyled Roman cole, sweetned with the whitest Sugar. ℥ ss. make a bole of it, which must frequently b•• used or taken.
R Recip. Of our Mysterium, gr. i. of oyle of Juniper Berries, gr. v. of the water of the Augustan Dragon, ℥ ii. of Arsemart ℥ iii. mixe these, and make a potion.
REcip. Of our Mysterium gr. i. of pre∣pared Sulphur gr. x. of the roote of Elecampane ℥ ss. a sufficient quantitie of Honey: make it into an electuarie, let the partie take that whole quantitie.
REcip. Of the decoction of the Herbe of Cyclamen or Saw bread in Wine, with the Myristick Nut ℥ iii. Make a Potion for the streightnesse of the Breast, to be ta∣ken fasting.
REcip. The juice of Tormentilla lb ss. of Carduus water ℥ iii. of wild sage ℥ ii. of flowers of the Lilies of the Valley, of Buglosse, of Violets, of Borage quart. i. of Cinamom ℥iii. of the brain of a Kite qu▪ i. These being mingled, are to be steeped for eight dayes, and distilled in a Balmy.
℞. Of this distill'd liquor ℥ i. of our My∣sterium gr. i ss. make a potion.
℞. Of the Herb of Baulm, of cole Mi. of Mint M ss. of Wormewood P i. Steep these in distill'd Wine, for twelve houres at a gentle heat.
℞. Of this liquor ℥ ss. of oyle of Juniper Berries, gr. v▪ of Malmsie ℥ i ss. or Cam∣phore gr. i ss. of our Mysterium gr. i. Min∣gle these and make a diaphoretick Potion, which the partie is to take mornings and evenings: Outwardly to the affected place use this Unguent.
℞. of the distill'd and express'd oyle of sweet Almonds, ana ℥ iii. oyle of tiles ℥ i. Mixe these, make a soft Unguent accor∣ding to art, with a quantity of wax.
Or; ℞. Of Sallet oyle quart. i. of the juice of Tormentilla ℥ ss. of the braine of a Kite ℥ i. Wax a lineament; forget not to Phlebotomize the partie.
BEfore dinner and supper, let the partie take this Bole.
℞. Of the oyle of Juniper Berries gut. v. of conserve of Rosemary flowers ℈ i ss▪ of our Mysterium gr. i. Make a bole of it.
After dinner and supper let him use this powder.
℞. Of pulverised water mint ʒ ss. of the dry twigs of a hasel-misleto ℈ ss. of Oak leaves ℈ i of Galanga ʒ ii. of Sugar a sussicient quantity: make a powder of it.
REcip. Of Mans Urine ʒ i ss. of the wa∣ter of Tamarisk ℥ v. of the calcined Lazul stone ℈ ss. of our Mysterium gr. i. make a Potion of it.
℞. Of Opopanax, of Galbanum, of Am∣moniacum, ana ℥ ii. of the rectified blessed oyle ℥ i ss. Make a plaister according to art, which must lie on the scirrous Spleen, for six or eight weeks.
IN the first place, the Dropicall partie being brought to an abstinence, there must be made a continuall Potion, in which are boyled the roots of Asclepias, or Vince Toxicum, according to our custome, in lb i. of Malmesie, let it be strained and press'd out. In ℥ iii of this decoction, must be stee∣ped
over night, of our Mysterium gr. i s. up∣on hot embers, adde unto it of Rhubarbe rectified by spirit of Tartar ℈ i. of the oyle of Juniper Berries gut. v. of the water of Speedwell ℥ ii. make a Potion, to be taken daily three or foure times, and must be fol∣lowed till the cause of the disease is taken off.
For the dispersing of the humour, out∣wardly must be applyed to the decoction of Oedipus.
℞. Of Swallow-wort ℥ ii. of the herb of Dwarfe Elder M i. of Mugwort M ii. of the lesser Water Cresses M i ss. of Mosse grown on stones M i. of flowers of Nenu∣phar, of Verbascum, of Hypericon, ana P i. of Elders M i. of Chamomil P i. of seeds of radish ℥ ss of Carrowie ʒ iij. of meal of Beanes ℥ i. of dried Pigeons dung lb ss of Goats dung quart. i. of Hens dung ℥ i s.
Let all these be boyled in red Wine, and Rose water, straine and presse it out; dip a linnen cloth into this hot liquor, and ap∣ply it to the Tumour, continue it till the humour be gone, and no remainder of it be left. The Patient under the cure may use the Electuarie of Diacubebs, prepared thus.
℞. Of Crocus Martis reverberated very subtilly ʒ i s. of Spodium ℈ v s. of all sorts of Sandals, ana ʒ i s. of the foure cold great seeds, ana ʒ v. of the seeds of Endive, of Purslane, of Lettice, ana ℈ ij. of Sugar dis∣solved in the juice of Pomgranats: make this mixture into an Electuarie.
REcip. Of our Mysterium gr. i. of Earth∣wormes, of dry Saws, ana num. v. of orientall Saffron gr. iij. of distill'd Wine, in which is steeped Celandine and Centory the lesser ℥ i s. of Malmsie ℥ iij. make a dia∣phoretick drink of it.
REcip. Of our Mysterium gr. of wash'd Aloes ʒ s. of Marin Chalk ℈ s. of seeds of Poppie ℈ s. of the oyle of Myristick Nuts gr. v. Make Pils of them with the juice of Mint, or of Cyclamen, num. ix. three at a time to be taken.
REcip. Of Ferment (leven) quart i. of the juice of Mint, exprest with Vine∣gar, as much as is sufficient.
Boile these to the forme of a plaister, which must be applyed hot to the Stomack, being cold, renew it hot; and as often the Patient hath eaten or drunk, let that plaister lie on the Stomack for one or two houres.
REcip. Of the extract of the root of Cha∣meleon ℥ s. of distill'd Sallet oyle, of oyle of Juniper Berries, ana gut. v. of Aniseeds∣oyle gut. viij. of the water of Arsemart ℥ iii. of our Mysterium gr. i. make a Potion.
℞. Of true Zibeth gr. x. of oyle of Mace gr. vi. Mix these and anoint the Navill, laying upon it the shell of a Walnut for an hour or two. This is an approved reme∣dy also against the rising of the mother.
REcip. Of our Mysterium gr. v. of Ma∣stix, of Mumy, ana ℥ s. of Aniseeds ℥ i. of Diacidonium of despumed Hony, or of juice of Lemmons or Quinces, a sufficient quantity: mix these into an Electuarie: the dose of it is ʒ s.
REcip. Of Plantaine water, or of the decoction of Fern-root, or of the Au∣gustan Dragon ℥ i s. of Camphorated li∣quor ℥ s. of mans Urine ʒ i s. of the oyle of red Corals ℈ i. of Crocus Martis ℈ s. of our Mysterium gr. i. Make of it a Potion.
REcip. Of our Mysterium gr. i. of oyle of Turpentine gut. v. of the water of Arsemart ℥ iij. of Wormewood ℥ i. Make a Potion.
To the Fundament, apply this U••guent.
℞. the green Herbe of Hypericon, of
the lesser Centorie, ana M i. of washed Aloes a sufficient quantity.
Make an Unguent according to art.
CHiefly must be taken the Palestin Poti∣on, next that, that fomentation must be used four or five times against the Chops.
℞. Of the root of the lesser Nettle ℥ vi. of Raponticum, of the regall Cumfry, of Eupatorium, of Pyrola or Wintergreen, of the lesser Centorie, of Prunell, ana M i. of Barly meal, of Wheat meal, ana ℥ i. of pure water a sufficient quantitie, for a de∣coction.
Or in lieu of it, let the Chops be an∣nointed mornings ans evenings with the following unguent.
℞. Of the grease of a wild Cat, of a Hart, of a Badger, of Petroleum, ana ℥ ss. disolve or melt these in a gentle heat, adde there∣unto of the oyle of Juniper Berries ℥ vi. of tile oyle ʒ iij. of oyle of Spike ʒ i. mixe these.
REcip. Of roots of Radish, of oyle of bitter Almonds, of oyle of Apricocks kernels, ana ℥ i. Make a Pessarie, leave it over night in the neck of the Womb.
REcip. Seaven Winter Cherries, steep them in the best Wine, or in newly boyled Wine of ℥ ij. for twelve houres, presse it out very hard, and adde to this ex∣pression, of mans Urine ʒ i. of oyle of Tur∣pentine, gut. v. of white Frankincense ʒ ss. of our Mysterium, gr. i. Mixe these and make a Potion of it.
REcip. Of the root of Acorus (Cala∣mus Aromaticus) or of Gariophyllida Liliorum Crocorum, of the Herbes of Aqui∣lenta, of Carduus, ana M. i s. of Maiden∣haire M. ii. of white Ginger ʒ i s. Let these
be boiled according to our manner, in Alsa∣tian Wine, straine and expresse them, in that expression steep for twelve houres, of our Mysterium, gr. ii. adde unto it of the oyl of Juniper Berries, gr. v. of orientall Saf∣fron, gr. ii. Make a Potion of it, to be used three or four times in the Bath. The Bath is this.
℞. Of roots and Herbes of white Tur∣neps, of Parsenips, ana lb i. of Aquilina lb s. of Anonis, of the Herbes of Gramen, of Speedwell, of Fragaria, of Buphtalmus, of Maiden-haire, of Mugwort, of Verbascum, of Chamomil, of Arispaltea, ana M. i. of Betonie of purple and white flowers, ana M. ii. of Prunella, of Carduus Benedictus, ana M. i. of seeds of Mug-wort, of Radish, of Nettles, ana ℥ v. of Winter-Cherries, quart i. of Snow-water, or Rain-water, or May dew, a sufficient quantity, which ser∣veth instead of the Baths in Helvetia, the Alpes and Bohemia, and must be continu∣ed for ten or fourteen days.
REcip. Of the root of the regall Cum∣fry, lb s. of Aristolochia rotunda ℥ vi. of the Herbe of Agrimonie, of Sanicle, of the Lyons foot. of Winter green, of both Per∣winckles, ana M. i. of the Augustan Dra∣gon, M. vii. of Parsenips, of Turneps, ana M. s. of new red wine two quarts: Let these boyle together, and take of this li∣quor ℥ iij. of the liquor of Microcosme ʒ i. of our Mysterium gr. i. Make a Potion of it.
℞. Of Turpentine wash'd in Rose water ℥ vi. of Aloes Succotrine ℥ i. of the juice of the great Cumfry-root, of Aristolochia rotunda, of the Herbes of Agrimonie, of Winter green, of Plantaine, of the Augu∣stan Dragon, of Arsemart, of the flowers of Verbascum, of Hypericon, of Prunella, of Centorie the lesser, of Betonie, ana ℥ ii s. of the oyle of Dill, of Frogs, of Earth∣wormes, ana lb i. Make a Pessarie, to be put up into the Neck of the Wombe for foure or five houres every day. This may be applyed to the scissures or chops of the
Privities and the fundament, and to the open Piles.
℞. Of Harts suet lb s. of the oyle of Mer∣curie, of Dill, of yolkes of Egs, ana ℥ vi. of wax a sufficient quantity. Make an Un∣guent for the back: these three, viz. a Potion, Clyster and Unguent, must be used daily.
RRecip. Of Baulme-water, of Speed∣well-water, of oyle of Juniper Berries gut. v. oyle of Amber gut. iii. of our Myste∣rium gr. i. of orientall Saffron gr. iii. of Mosch gr. i. make a Potion.
℞. Of Scammonie ʒ iii. of Lapis Lazu∣li ʒ s. of Amber ʒ vi. of artificiall Chryso∣colle ʒ ii. of Austrian Saffron ℥ ii. of Opo∣panax, a sufficient quartitie. Let there be made a Pessarie for the Matrix, which must be ministred at the first opportuni∣ty for the drawing forth of the Mola, else comming to a perfect bigness it may be the death of the Child-bearing Woman.
REcip. Of the extract of the root of the great Comfry ℥ s. of white Sanicle ℥ i. of the Salt of Arsemart ʒ s. of the wa∣ter of Swallow-wort ℥ iii. of the oyle of Juniper Berries gut. v. of our Mysterium gr. i. Make a Potion of it, which is good against all sorts of Ruptures: Such Pati∣ents must avoid contentions.
REcip. Of the liquor of Camphorated Treacle ʒ i. of the extract of the root of Chameleon ℥ s. of the oyle of white Fran∣kincense ℈ i. of the oyle of Cinamon or of Cloves gut. iii. of the Uterine Elixir gut. v. of the water of Elder flowers ʒ iii. of Cha∣momil ℥ i s. of Arsemart. of the Tinctus of the Balsam g. v. of Salt of Iupiter ℈ s. Make a Potion of it.
REcip. Of the water of Baulm, of Speed∣well, of Pulegium, ℥ s. of Mugwort, of the flowers of white Lillies, of Sanicle, ana ʒ vi. of the oyle of Savin-Berries, of Bayes, of Citrin Amber, ana gut. v. of the Uterin Elixir gut. v. of salt of Wine ℈ i. of our Mysterium gr. i. of Saffron gr. ii. Make a Potion, let the party drink of it mor∣nings and evenings.
REcip. Of the yellow flowers of Leu∣coum, of Rosemary, of Lavender, ana ʒ v. of the Herbe of Ocymus, of Garyophil∣lata, of sweet Marjoram, of Sage, ana ℥ s. of the root of Carnabodium or Deronicum Alex: ℥ i s. of Mace, of Nutmegs, of the best Cinamon, ana ʒ ii. of Cloves, of Cu∣bebs, of Mastix, of Frankincense, of Myrrhe, ana ʒ s.
Put so much of essence of wine to it, that
it stand a hand breadth above it: being sha∣ken and well mix'd, distill it seven times in a Balmy, then temper this distill'd liquor with the powder of the leaves of Opiri∣zum, num. xx. Of Pearles, of red Corals, ana ℥ i. of garnats, Rubies and Sardies, ana ℥ s. Digest these in a Balmy for a moneth, and afterwards seperate the oyle from the phlegme.
RRecip. Of the extract of the root of Sa∣tyrion Erythronicum ℥ s. of the salt of balm ℈ i. of the oyle of the seeds of the les∣ser Nettle, gut. iii. of the liquor of Cina∣mon drawn with distill'd Wine ℥ i s. of the Uterine Elixer gut. v. of our Mysteri∣um gr. i. Make a small Potion, which must be taken morning and evening.
LEt the Patient containe himselfe in a warm room for two or three daies, and let him use this medicament.
℞. Of our Mysterium gr. i. of Treacle ʒ s. of the Electuarie of the juice of Roses
of Mes. ʒ i. of Tramin-Wine ℥ i s. Make a Potion of it, which must be used severall times; or, take of the Treacle water ℥ s. of the salt of Arsemart ʒ s. of our Mysteri∣um, gr. i. Mix these: the Patient having taken this, let him into a tub of hot water, in which is put, of Alome lb v. of Salt lb x. Let these be mixed, put to it a Cetum Scyl∣linum, and having stood in the aire for three dayes, evaporate it to a drynesse, then boyl that in raine water, to the thicknesse of an oyle, this we call artificiall Thermae or Baths: Adde unto it of the roots of Swal∣low-wort ℥ x. of the great Comfry, of Aristolochia rotunda, ana quart i. of white Sanicle, or in the lieu of it, Cyclamen (Sow∣bread) ℥ ii s. of the Herbe of Centorie the lesser, of the wild Winter-green, ana M ii. of Celandine M i s. of the Yellow Comfry, of Arsemart, ana M iij. of Oak leaves M ii. of tops of Juniper M ii s. Make a Bath, which the Patient must make use of as long, till all the Porkie sores are gone, and the malignant Ulcers thereof. The Wharts, Boyles, and bones quite rotten, and other stubborn sypmtomes, must besides the ordi∣nary way of curing of Ulcers, have a Bath made, which is more stypifying.
℞. Of oyle of Vitrioll ℥ s. of water of mans Blood, of Arsesmart, ana ℥ i s. Or ℞. Of oyle of Cloves, of Camphore, made by the white of an eg ℥ i. Mix it, and with this unguent or liquor anoint the places affected, and apply upon them a stiptick plaister.
REcip. Of leaves of Wormewood, of Rosemary, of Betonie, of water Mint, of Pulegium, of Abrotanum, ana M i s. of Roses M i. of the root of Asarabacca ʒ iii. of the orientall Turbith ℥ s. of Cyprus Nuts num. 4. Let these be boiled in lees, and strain it, let the parties head be washt with it, adding Venice soap, and drying the head with warm clothes, then anoint the head thus.
℞. Of distill'd water of Honey, of urine, ana lb s. oyle of Serpents quart i. of Cloves ℥ ii. Mix these.
REcip. Of the greater Comfry ʒ ii s. of of Aristolochia rotunda ʒ vi. of Winter-green M. i. of St Johns Wort M i. of Pru∣nella M i s. of Barly P. i. of white Vitriol ℥ s. of Sal gemmae ʒ i s. of the male Frankin∣cense, of the best Myrrhe, ana ℥ s. Boyle these in Raine-water to lb i s. straine it, and dissolve in this strained liquor Oxymel Scyl∣liticum ℥ ix. and make a gargarisme.
ANoint them with the oyle of Crocus Martis, or, ℞. of the oyle of Vitriol, gut. v. of the decoction of Plantain, made of red wine, ℥ i s. Mix these: But those Teeth that are ready to fall out, let them be anointed with the oyle of Myristick Nuts.
REcip. of the seeds of Purslane, of Plan∣tain, of Lettice, of Nightshade ana ℈ ii. of the four hot seeds, ana ʒ s. of Crocus
Martis very subtilly reverberated, of bole Armenic very well calcined, ana ℈ ii. of the best Sarda ℈ ii s. of Spodium ʒ ii s. Pul∣verise that which is to be pulverised, add to it the Electuarie of Gemms, a sufficient quantitie: make a mixture in Ferme of a tincture, or broth, let the partie tak ʒ i. of it in the morning, at three of the clock, and at evening, at nine of the clock.
REcip. Of diachilon magnum ℥ i. of Tile∣oyle ℥ s. or of the oyle of Galbanum, or of the oile of Ammoniacum. Mixe these and make a maturative unguent for the ve∣nereall Botch; which being opened, heale it with a stiptick Plaister. The dyet where∣by bits are set down for the Palat, ought not so precisely to be prescribed, as Nose∣wise Doctors have cunningly invented lawes for women that lie in: They may eat reasonably, and drink a draught of wine sometimes, and their meats may pretty well be seasoned with salt, according as the con∣dition of the disease is.
REcip. Of the water of Baulme, of Speedwell, of Betonie, of Mugwort, of Fumitorie, of Succorie, ana ℥ ss. of the liquor of Microcosme, of Camphorated Trea∣cle, ana ℥ i ss. of the oyle of Juniper Berries, of Bayes, ana gut. v. in which you are to dissolve, of the flowers of Cassia newly drawn ℥ iij. of Calabrin Manna ℥ ss. and adde thereto the Syrup of Stae••has ʒ vi. of our Mysterium gr. i. Mingle these, and make a Palestine Potion, which must be taken by the Patient, fasting daily in the Bath, and this alone is sufficient to cure a Lentigo.
REcip. Of the roots and green Herbes of Balatrachium, of Flammula (Flavel) M. x. of Colts-foot M. v. of artificiall hot-Bath. as much as is enough. Make a Bath, let the Leper make use of it as long, till all the impure excrementitious scurfs are gone from the body. He may be dipped after∣ward in the tub (chaire) of the heavenly water, or the Indian Bath.
REcip. Of distill'd Wine lb i ss. of the white of boyled Egs num. x or xii. of the calx of Eg shels ℥ vi. of burnt Tartar, of alu∣men plumosum vel scissum, of Salgemmae, ana quart i. Distill these into a water, adde thereunto of the roots Polygonum ℥ ii. of Asphodel, of Brionie, of white Lillies, ana ℥ i. of Aaron ℥ i ss. of the greater Comfry quart i. of the Herbe of Flammula M. iii. of Levisticum M. i. of flowers of Beanes, of Lilium convallium, ana M. ii. Distill these again, and adde thereunto of the water of young cut veines that are cut lb ss. of Honey quart i. of Camphore ℥ ss. of leaves of Gold ʒ ii. of the filings of Pewter, of Lead, of Copper, ana ʒ i. of the Solar and Lunar Markasite, of Chimo∣lea, ana ʒ ii. Let these be macerated for a moneth in Horse-dung, straine and distill it, then make a Bath of the tincture, to be used outwardly, or let the haire be wash'd
with it for a fortnight, put of Camphore to it ʒ i. and the party may use the Palestine Potion.
AT the first entring into the Bath, and at the comming out of it, let the par∣tie drink a diaphoretick potion, and so let him use the Indian Bath for a sennight. Then let him take off the Indian Bath, lb i. of Pe∣troleum ℥ iii. of the Philosophick oyle ℥ i. Let these be boiled, well luted, the liquor being cooled, soak spunges in it, and so take it out, and afterward put it into the Indian Bath; and that also must be continu∣ed for eight dayes.
REcip. Of cocted oyle of Nuts lb ss. of Harts Suet, of Goats Suet, of oyle of yolkes of Egs, of Wax, ana quart i. Make an unguent, still moisten the sore with it.
PHlebotomie must be used, after that the places affected must be anointed with mans grease distill'd for severall weeks.
REcip. Of Sydericum decocted in old Alsatian Wine ℥ v. of syrup of Lemons or Orenges ℥ i. of the liquor of camphora∣ted Treacle ℥ ss of the liquor of Micro∣cosme, of the oyle of Turpentine, of Juni∣per Berries, ana gut. v. of red Corals ʒ ss. of the species's of Gemms ℈ i. of the Lem∣nian earth, gr. v. of the best Unicorne, gr. iii. of the best Mosch, gr. i. of orientall Saffron, gr. iii. of our Mysterium gr. i s. Mix these and make a diaphoretick potion.
EVery yeare, the Sinews, Muscles, Arte∣ries on the legs and feet must be beaten, then this following Medicament must be ministred.
℞. Of the juice of Tartar gut. x. of the water of Arsemart ℥ iii. of our Mysterium gr. i. Make a potion of it: at last dip a lin∣nen cloth into the hot liquor, apply it fre∣quently to Antonies fire; which is:
℞. Of the pouder of red Myrrhe, of white Frankincense tyed in a bag, ana ℥ ss. of very sharp Vinegar lb i. of Tart, or Aro∣matick wine lb ii. Let these be boiled.
SOme Impost humes are simple and mild, others are malignant. For the malignant Imposthume, beside the use of Chirurgicall meanes, this following potion may be mi∣nistred.
℞. Of our Mysterium gr. i. of the juice of Tartar gut. x. of oyle of Turpentine ℈ ss. of Juniper oyle, gut. v. of the liquor of Camphorated Treacle ʒ ss. of water of Va∣leriana, of Fumitorie, of Veronica, ana ℥ s. Mingle these and make a potion; inwardly must be used a Medicament, which openeth the exulceration, especially of the Carbun∣cle or Anthrax, or the pestilentiall boyle.
℞. Of the Crystallin Realgar ℈ i. of Calx vive ʒ i. of Oak misleto, a sufficient
quantitie. Make an aperitive unguent of it. Afterward in the very same manner, as usually is proceeded with a simple Impo∣sthume, let there be applyed a concocting and attractive medicament, vulgarly a Ma∣turative joyned with an attractive.
℞. Of the juice of the herb of March∣mallows, of Dwarf Elder, of Coleworts, of Rue, of Oxylapathum, of Arsesmart, ana ℥ s. of Muscilages, of Linseed, of Fenugreek, of Psylium, of Quinces, of Colophone, of the Misleto of the fir or pine tree, of Tur∣pentine, of the tops of the Larix (the lark tree,) of Juniper, of the root of the great Cumfry, ana ℥ i. of Bdellium ʒ vi. of Figs, of Raisins boyled, ana ℥ i. of Beanes, ana ℥ s. of the powder of Rhubarbe ʒ ii. of the root of Hermodactyls ʒ s. of Citrin Am∣ber ℥ s. of Foxes and Cats grease, ana ℥ i s. of womans milk ʒ iii. of Tyle oyle ʒ iii. of Juniper oyle, of Dill oyle, of chamomill oyle, of sweet Almond-oyle, of the oyle of the yolks of Egs, ana ʒ i s. Make a suppu∣rating Plaister according to Art, then with a stiptick plaister, cicatrice it: Phlebotomie may be used also in this case.
IN the first place, to asswage the grie∣vous paine of Ulcers, as of Gangreen, Cancer, and the running Phagedena, and the like, with a Balsame or a nodyne Un∣guent, this following Chironick potion is to be given thrice in a day.
℞. Of Swallow-wort, of the herbes of Wintergreen, of the lester Centorie, ana Mi i. of the Augustan Dragon, of the midler Cumfry, of Arsesmart, ana M ii. of Celan∣dine M i s. Boyle these in a Kettle for an houre and a halfe, luting the junctures ve∣ry well, straine it with Beer, new Wine or new Meale, and presse it out.
℞. Of this expression ℥ iii. of the water of the Cervin germination ʒ ii. and dissolve therein of granated Manna ℥ i. Then adde of Rubarbe extracted with spirit of Tartar ℈ i. Mix these and make a potion.
℞. Of this expression ℥ iii. of Nater of Palma Christi buds ℥ ii. of the oyle of Ju∣niper Berries, gut. v. of our Mysterium gr. i. Mix these and make a potion; if there be any necessity, that there must be applyed a caustick Medicament to the hard and callous
mouthes of Herpes, astiomenum, the wolf (as triviall Doctors would have it) then once or twice there must be used that fol∣lowing one.
℞. Of the oyle of fix'd Arsenick, of burnt Allom quencht in Vinegar, in lieu of this prepared Chalcanthum (vitriol) ana ℥ s. Mixe these and make an unguent; Or,
℞. Of the Oile of fixed Arsenick, of of the juyce of Celandine, ana ℥ ii. ss Boile away the juyce, and adde of the Oyle of Gloves, ℥ ii. of the Cristallin Realgar, ℥ ss. Mixe these, dip a linnen cloth into it and apply it, and guard the affected place about with a Repelling Medicament, (vulgarly cal∣led a Repercussive and Defensive Medica∣ment) namely, with a warme Decoction of Oesipus or lana Succida, (the fett of un∣washed wooll) which is a defence and pro∣tection against increasing symptomes: For the ripening of the scurvie, and for the ta∣king out the foundation of corrupt flesh, apply this following.
℞. Of the unguent of Ceruse, ℥ ss. Of Tile-oile, ʒ i. of Harts suet, of Crude But∣ter, ana ʒ i ss Mix these, then apply a pur∣ging Unguent (called Mundificative) to the Ulcer, which is made thus:
℞. Of Turpentine boiled in the strongest red Wine, and boiled away, and in water of Arsesmart, or Celandine washed nine times, or in Misleto of the Pine-tree ℥ iiil. of yolks of eggs, num. x. of crude honey lb ss. of Aloes wash'd in water, of Cyclamen, or Plantaine ℥ i. of Calcined Alome, often quenched in Vinegar ℥ i. ss. of aes viride, ℥ ss. of Vitriol Chalcanth, ℥ vi. Boile these into a browne Unguent.
℞. Of this Unguent, quart i. of oyle of Mercurie ʒ i. Mix these and use it: but if the bones be eaten by rottennesse, if the flesh be black and dead, or if any part or member be quite and absolute dead, then let it be taken off by one instrument or o∣ther, and the next place to it bee guarded thus:
℞. Of Oyle of Cloves, made of Cam∣phore by the white of Eggs, ana ℥ ss. Mix these, and binde a Stiptick Plaister to the place affected, which must be continued so long till all be covered with flesh: at last the Ulcer is to be healed with the following Sti∣pick plaister.
℞. Of Virgin wax, of gold Lethargyr, ana lb i. of Colophonium, of Calmy, ana ℥ ii s. of Sallet-oile, lb i. s. of Opopanax,
of Sagapenum, of Bdellium, of Ammonia∣cum of Galbanum dissolved in Vinegar, ana ℥ i s. of the true bloud stone, of red Corals, of Sarda, ana ʒ v. i. of Mum, of Mastix, of Myrrhe, of Frankincense, any ℥ i. of prepa∣red Antimonie, ℥ s. of Crocus Martis ʒ ii. of the Resine of the Lark-tree, ℥ ii. s. Let these be boiled according to Art into a plai∣ster, and softned with the oile of Hyperi∣con, or earth-worms.
REcip. Of calcined Sal armonic and Tar∣tar, as much as you please, sublime it; take out this sublimate, and cleanse it, and sublime it againe together with the feces. Being sublimed and purified, set it in a glass in a Cellar, let it dissolve; annoint these Ul∣cers with a Feather dipped into the Li∣quor, and lay on them a Stiptick Play∣ster.
IT is found by experience, that care must had, that the lips of a wound must bee wiped, and well annointed, bones broken well set, or being out of joynt, be put in their right places, and the wound also be filled with warme Unguent; if the wound be on the head, the Medicament must be laid on silke, because of the tendernesse, (noble∣nesse of the skin of the Brain, or Pia mater) and our warme Oile, or the oile of Juniper Berries) be syringed into every corner, and the Fractures or Luxations thereof be an∣nointed with it, round about the wound where the Medicament of the place affect∣ed are, must be made wet with the warme decoction of the greasie wool, to keep off any other symptomes or defluxion falling that way; and that must be done twice a day for eight dayes together, or nine, that it be firme enough, provided that alwayes the wound be washed at the first dayes with a Cerotick Laver.
REcip. Of the green Herbs of Per∣winckle, of Arsesmart, of the yellow Comfrie, of Ophioglosson, (Lingua Serpen∣taria,) of Plantaine, ana m. i. of the roots of the great Comfrey, ℥ vi. of Aristolochia rotunda ʒ iii. Let these be beaten to a Pap, putting a little quantitie of wine to it, boile it for ten houres, like a Chironick Potion, being sufficiently boiled, then beat it very well, straine it through a cloth, to that strai∣ned liquor put of cruce honey, or in lieu of it of May butter, Crude lb i. of the slime of Earth-worms ℥ v. of Harts marrow ℥ iii. of our Mumy quart i. of Fused salt, of Cro∣cus Martis, of the flowers of aes viride, ana ℥ s. of Citrin Amber ℥ i. Let these be boy∣led also, and be strained through a cloth presse it, then set it in the sun or Horse-dung to digest it.
REcip. Of the oyle prest from seeds of Hypericon, of our Turpentine, or Re∣sme, of the larix (larke trec) ana lb i. of the
best red wine lb i. Let these be boyled for an houre, then add to it of fresh sallet oyle quart i. of the best red wine lb i ss. Let these boyle again for an houre, then add to it of the flowers of Hypericon, of Prunella, of the lesser Centorie, of the best red wine a sufficient quantity. Let it be boyled againe for six houres, that the wine be boyled away, at last put to it of Mastix, of Myrrhe, of Frankincense, ana ʒ i ss. of Mumie ʒ iii. Let these be digested for a moneth at the Sun, or longer; then take a feather, dip it into the Balsame, and anoint the wound with it, and apply a stiptick plaister, that no veines, arteries, nerves, or other liga∣ments may appeare.
REcip. Of Turpentine oyle lb ss. of Tile-oyle quart i. of flowers of Hype∣ricon, of the lesser Centorie, of the yellow Comfry, ana a sufficient quantitie for to fill it up. Let these be digested at the Sun for six dayes, and presse it, afterward put other flowers to it, for to digest them, and that must be iterated seven times. Then adde thereunto of washt Turpentine ℥ vi. Digest
it againe. If any thing of the blow remaine in the wounded part, which the Medicine could not get out or heale, as of the wea∣pon, be it of an Arrow, or a Bullet, gotten into the closures, or hollownesses of the bones, under the skull, or the concavities of the eyes, the same must be gotten out by a spell. If any bones be loose, or splinters, or the like of the weapon be left in despe∣rate wounds, then apply the following plai∣ster in lieu of a common stiptick plaister.
℞. Of wax lb i. of the juice of the Au∣gustan Dragon lb ss. of Colophonie, of Shoo∣makers wax or Rasom quart i. of gumme Ammoniac ℥ ii. of yellow Amber ℥ iii. Make a plaister according to art, which must be tempered with the oyle of yolks of egs, then let the wound be bound or drest onely, with an ordinarie stiptick plaister, and so cicatrize it. Provided that by al means the chyronicall potion be administred.
THE best antidote (praeservative) is the most excent essence of mans blood, by whose meanes is procured, that the violent
influence of the Lunar course, shall never cause any Lunatick or falling sicknesse, or prevaile with such a partie any more. This antidote is prepared in this manner.
℞. Of Mans blood which is yet hot ℥ vi. of distill'd wine ℥ i. Digest these for forty dayes in a body, then distill it in a Balmy, and separate by a speciall manuall the white liquor from the yellow. One scruple of this being given at the beginning of the New Moon, in the first fit, doth so operate, that it allayeth the fervent fury of the fal∣ling sicknesse, and the partie will never be troubled with that Epilepticall concussion. In like maner that glorious oyle of Cranium humanum, taketh away wholly and radi∣cally the falling sicknesse, if but three grains be taken of it, and the party will never be invaded with it, and that oyle is prepared in this manner.
℞. A Mans skull, which never was in∣terr'd, and be freed from all moisture (hu∣mor) beat it very small, force it strongly by a great fire, in a retort, drive all its moisture over into the Receiver, which liquor must be put againe on the feces, and be driven over againe; and being iterated a third time, then is this oyle of mans skull elixe∣rated
or brought to a perfection, which must be kept safe in a glasse for use: it is a most precious treasure.
There are other mysteries hidden in o∣ther Animals, as in the Elk, Kite, Bees, which in the same manner cure for ever Epileptick convulsion: But I passe them by to avoid prolixity.
There is used also against the falling sick∣nesse; to the party are given nine graines of reverberated Antimonie, when the first Paroxisme is upon the patient: If the fit comes again, then must be conveyed into the party ten and eight graines, an houre af∣ter the fit is over, then nine graines againe, if another fit comes, after the third Parox∣isme be over, the party will be troubled no more with it.
A third meanes is Linterium; to the par∣ty must be given an houre before the fit commeth one Scruple of the liquor of O∣phirizum or gold, and three houres after the fit, take a scruple, and that must be used a sixth time, if the Epileptick fits continue, afterwards the partie will be quite rid of it.
The last meanes is a most cleare tincture of red Corals, at the first fit must be given
to the partie halfe a dram, and as often as the fit returneth, then this dose must be continued, and cureth this disease fully.
I passe by here by those most excellent secrets of Gemms, as of Smaragd, of Ada∣mant, of Garnat, of Turquois, which being used, are of the same energie, and suffer no returnes of the falling sicknesse.
Hitherto have we handled of the foure Phylacteries, or Olympick mysteries. Now we will come to the Euporistick Medica∣ments, and will speak of an exact Method, being grounded upon a long experimentall knowledge. In the first place, to take away the causes of the falling sicknesse, and to keep off its returnes: The party is to be purged with three graines of black Sneez∣wort, being taken either in small Metheglin, or in a decoction of Hypoglosson (tong∣wort,) being seasoned with spices. Its pre∣paration is thus:
℞. Of the root of black Hellebor, which beares purple flowers, being fresh and pon∣derous must be cut, sprinkle it or poure on it the aethereall essence of wine, distill it, the first must be gentle, then increase it by de∣grees, let all the liquor be drawn over; a∣gaine, separate the celestiall essence of
wine by a gentle fire in a balmy, from the black liquor, in the liquor which remai∣neth in the bottome of body or glass, must be dissolved Sugar Candy as much as is suffici∣ent: Thus our Helleborine is prepared.
After the body is purged, there must be ministred the oyle of Vitriol, being redu∣ced into a volatile essence, which fully cu∣reth the Epileptick distention, and bringeth the body to the pristin goodness: Which if it be not wanting, then make the olympick cret thus:
℞. Of Hungarie Vitriol lb xii. of Spo∣dium Electum, of Camphore, ana ℥ v. poure on these three the water of Paeonie seeds, gathered at the decrease of the Moon, and let these be driven by a Chymick descent, even unto red feces.
℞. Of these red Feces lb i. of distill'd li∣quor lb ii. of essence of wine, of water of Celandine, Baulm, of Germander, of Valeriana, of Plantaine, ana ℥ i ss. Let these be distill'd with a strong fire in a glasse retort: then:
℞. Of the red Feces lb ii. of distill'd li∣quor lb i. Let these first be steep'd, then ••istill it day and night, then commeth over ••ogether the phlegme, spirit and oyle, which
are thus separated: The phlegme is separa∣ted in a Balmy, the Spirit by a Seraphicum, and the red oyle in an Athanor. Of the phlegme is given to yong people before the fit commeth, to Aged people is given of the Spirit one Scruple; to old people is given of the oyle gr iii.
That is none of the meanest Antidotes against the falling sickness, which is taught in the Stechomantia, used by some of the Sabaeans.
℞. Of the waters of the root of Night∣shade, of Winter-Cherries, of the seeds of Paeonie, gathered in the wane of the Moon, ana ℥ ii s. of fresh Castoreum ʒ i. of the species of Diamoschum dulce ʒ i s. of Virgin Hony ʒ ii. of Anacardin Ho∣ney ʒ s. Let these be distill'd in a Balmy, to which must be added, of prepared Pearles ʒ s. of the shavings of the Uni∣corn gr. iiii. of the simple oyle of Vitriol. gut. v. of Anis seed oyle gr. ix. Mixe these: administer ʒ i of this liquor before the fit commeth, let it be iterated for nine daies together, then this horrible disease will be absolutely cured, though the party had been afflicted with it xx yeares.
More Antiodtes can be found out for the Epilepsie by him that knoweth (indeed Physitians that will be perfect, ought to know) the Astronomical Arts, among which is numbred the Magia Teurgica, Cabala Aegyptiaca, Necromantica Orientalis, Cha∣racteristicall impression or spels the Coelesti∣all Sophia, and others, not convenient to be inserted here.