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THE PEARLE OF PRACTISE , OR PRACTISERS PEARLE , FOR PHISICKE AND CHIRVRGERIE .

Found out by I. H. ( a Spagericke or distiller ) amongst the learned obseruations and prooued practises of many expert men in both faculties .

Since his death it is garnished and brought into some methode by a welwiller of his .

AT LONDON , Printed by Richard Field , dwelling in the Black-friers . 1594.

TO THE FAMOVS MECAENAS , OF ALL GOOD LEARNING , HIS HONORABLE GOOD PATRONE , SIR GEORGE CAREY , Knight , Knight Mareschall of her Maiesties houshold , Gouernour of the Isle of Wight , &c. Health of soule and bodie , be multiplied for euer and euer .

THis peece of timber , which an other man had roughly hewen ouer , wanting a name ( which I haue giuen vnto it ) but not a defence & patronage , vnder whose couert , it may be shielded , from the venemous darts of carping toungs : thinke it not amisse , to present the same vnto your excellent worthinesse ; sith you haue euen borne , as good and liberall a minde , to learning , and learned workemen , in any facultie , as any noble Gentleman throughout this Realme of England . The subiect matter , whereon it consisteth , is charitable learning or learned charitie , practised vpon and performed vnto those , which haue stood in neede : and published by those , that are not ashamed , to shew their names ( though for good causes two letters may yet serue to expresse them ) being well knowne to the best , and may be compared with the best , in the facultie of Phisicke and keeping of a good conscience . The ground them being firme , and the title free hold , whereupon the frame standeth : how can the stormie windes , proceeding out of the mouthes , of vnwholesome Aeoles , infect it with their corruption , or one whit moue it with all their violence ? I learned this true position long ago amongst other axiomes in the nurserie at Cambridge . Non nobis solum nati sumus , &c. we are not borne for our selues alone , but our countrie challengeth an interest in vs , our children , our frendes , and our posteritie , do laye claime to vs . Howbeit such wicked dayes are come vpon vs , though a man , for glorie to God , loue to his posteritie , good will to his countrie , or other honest motiues , makes priuate things publike , for the common commoditie , of the Church and common wealth ; he is not praysed of any , but reproued of many , and condemned of all malitious Momes. Bonum quo communius eo melius , hath bene and will be a true morall principle : though some great learned men do scorne to put it in execution . The best Maister that euer I serued did reproue and condemne him , for an euill and vngratious seruant , that hid his talent in a napkin , refusing to put it forth , to his maisters aduantage : Bind him hand and foote , and cast him into vtter darknesse was , and will be the guerdon , of such priuate companions . As those practisers , are iustly reproued , which ( to toll in more customers ) do hang out their signes , and gild their garlands , professing much cunning , and haue little or no learning : so dare I not auouch , to be of their Religion , which purpose nothing lesse , then to practise their cunning . God gaue Galene leaue ( as Sippontinus writeth ) to liue seuen score yeares , what separation he made of impurities from any simple , or what parting of elementes he vsed , I could neuer yet read or heare . But Paracelsus ( nicknamed the Sectarie ) did more good in three score yeares by working with his owne handes ( according to natures direction ) concealing no Theorie nor practise from posteritie , shewing much art , celando artem , though Filijs artis he is as playne as a pathway . His schollers and followers , that practised his teaching , and taught his practising , are a cloud of witnesses , to make demonstration of this true position . That with a few medecines , rightly compounded , and with some simples simplie , and without couin prepared , more good hath bene , and may be done , in one weeke against any disease , then in a moneth with all the grosse confections ( as Wecker termes them ) in their blew pots , or with their hoarie heared drugs , in their braue boxes , which once in a yeare or two ( if all men deale truly ) must be swept out of dores . Shew me not the meate , but shew me the man : talke not of the receit , but speake truly of the effect . So many as are sand blind , and will not be stone blind , may verifie the truth of the safest kinde of curation ; if they will bestow the paynes , to peruse the booke following . Herein is no bragging of cures done , nor promise of impossibilities : but the manner how , the persons who , and vpon whom they were performed , is truly and playnly set downe , euen as they were deliuered by writing or word of mouth . Briefly and in a word to conclude , I appeale vnto their consciences that haue found certaintie in this kinde of course , for all desperate diseases : albeit they will not be perswaded to giue euery one his due , but speake worse of Spagirickes , then they haue founde by them . Thus not to be further tedious vnto your Worship , I do breake off in the halfe way , not doubting , of your fauorable acceptation of this poore gift , which I beseech your noble eyes , not so much to regard , as the true & seruiceable hart of the giuer , to pray for your felicitie , for my good Ladies happinesse , the health and prosperitie of all your retinew .

Your Worships in the possible performance of all kind of dutie for your selfe or your houshold , To command at all times , Iames Fourestier .
TO THE FRENDLY READER , AS MVCH HEALTH AS HE WISHETH OF SOVLE AND BODY .

MEn many times meddle in some matters , wherein they take more toile then thanke for their labors : and he which thinkes in the night , that he hath pleased all , shall find in the morning , that he hath angred some . So many as know me well , & whereto I was chiefly addicted , within these eight or nine yeares , that is vnto the studie and practise of the soule Phisicke ; may now make a question , of my medling so long with bodily Phisicke . But my two fold answer they may take with them , for their satisfaction . First that I keepe still Depositum illud , which God hath committed vnto me ( and sealed the same , by mine own spirituall birth , and other mens sanctification ) till he that hath said , Go , points the time , and giues the occasion , of my further seruice , in that waightie function . Secondly , as when I conuersed in that calling , I was chargeable to none : so ( not surceasing the same of mine owne accord ) I haue since by God his blessing of my labors herein , as not greatly inriched my self : so not impouerished any . That wherein I haue thus continued , sith it concerneth learning , and an honest mans maintenance , cannot or ought not offend any , that are well in their wits . These few secrets , contained in this Collection and Appendix thereto adioyning ( which I haue reduced into methode for his sake that gathered them here and there ) cannot or ought not to scandalize any , that haue a sanctified cunning , in Phisicke or Chirurgerie . I must needes tell thee , that I leane more to that safe , speedy , and pleasant kind of curation with medecines rightly prepared , then to the carelesse composition , made by addition of other simples , clogged with more impurities , then are in that simple , which they labour to correct . I dare also auouch , that any poore body , may better commit his crasie body , to be healed or helped , of any outward or inward maladie , by the right prepared medecines , for the value of ten shillings ( which he can hardly spare ) then a wealthy man , to their deceits ) I would say receits ) for ten crownes , which he may well inough forbeare : Many of the ignorant sort haue counted the chymicall or Paracelsicall Phisicke dangerous , and not without cause , for wofull experience hath brought it into that suspition . But ( good Reader ) heare me in that which He tell thee , and so take thine answere for this time . Some of the learned , and most of the ignorant , haue in generall despised them , but by your leaue after they haue heard in particular of the excellent successe attained by many of them ; they haue aduentured vpon those , without knowledge , experience , direction : and so haue made many patients to smart for it . Therfore I would not that the fine fingered Phisitian should scorne to weare this pearle , which is as fit for Sir Iohn Lack-latin , for the landleaper , or cogging quackesaluer , as a pipe for an asse , or a cage for a cow . The salts , oyles , waters , extractes , tinctures , simples prepared , and compositions of simples conioyned mentioned in this booke or not mentioned , I meane not to make sale of ( as the Grocer doth or the Apothecary : ) but I keepe them in store , and meane to increase them , for mine owne vse , and my frends , and for such as shall need them , as the learned counsell , of Phisicke rules , shall giue occasion . The greatest part of them , were prepared by Iohn Hester of Paules wharfe , now deceased , a man that spent much , & indangered his body , about such workes , wherof many excellent men haue enioyed the benefite . The effect of his labour , hath and doth commend him , in England , and other countries , which haue these many yeares made proofe , of these his preparations . All which as not long since I bought of the Suruiuer : so I am willing at all times , to part with any of them , to salue the wounded , or heale the diseased . In the meane while and for euermore , I commit thee ( Gentle Reader ) in health or in sicknesse , to the protection of the Arch-Phisitian , and creator of our soules and bodies , who alwaies preserue vs , and all that be his , vnto the end and in the end .

From my studie in the Blackefriers the 19. of Ianuary . Thy louing frend . Iames Fourestier .
A NOTE OF SVCH PREPARED SIMples , and compositions , as are mentioned in this booke : with other things , not mentioned therein , whereof there is particular vse in Phisicke and Chirurgerie , and are to be had at the house of Iames Fourestier aforesayd .
The names of the seuerall kindes of Saltes . Salts of Herbes as , of WOrmwood . Mintes . Carduus Benedictus . Chamomill . Radish . S. Iohns wort . Sea holy . Centaurie . Rosemarie . Fennell . Time . Beane stalkes . Blacke Hellebore . Brionie . Sage . Maioram . Germander . Mehlote . Chamepitis . Hysope . Feuerfew . Gentian . Alisanders . Mugwort . Fumitorie . Origanum . Eufrasie , or Eyebright . Tartar Christalline . Pockwood , or Lignum vitae . Saltes of trees and fruticall plants , as ASh . Iuniper . Iuie . Broome . Vine . Saltes of spices and other things , as of CLoues . Ginger . Cinamon . Nutmegs . Vrine . Armoniacke of Amber . Vineger . Salt , or Suger , of Saturne . Salt niter out of Ireland . Alome del Plume . Tartar six times calcined . Sal conditum . Lapilli Vrinae . Salt common calcined . A causticke . The names of the diuers kinds of waters as of CInamon . Cloues . Nutmegs . Franckincense . Turpentine . Waxe . Honie . Aqua fortis . Aqua Regis . Aqua Spermatis ranarum . Egges . Harts horne . Amber . Vineger distilled . Spirit of wine . Fragariae with spirite of wine . Mans scull . Pockwood . Resinae pini . Percepier . Roses . Aqua vitae of roses . Sweet water . Aqua vitae of Percepier . Aqua vitae of Iuniper berries . Aqua vitae of Turkie balme . Aqua Benedicta . Walnuts . Annise seede . Sal gumme .
Oyles of Herbes as of The seuerall kindes of oyles drawen by distillation or otherwise prepared . SWeet margerome . Sage . Time . Origanum . Rosemarie slowers . Hysope . Mintes . Lauender . Penyroiall . Camomill flowers . Nenufar grossely prepared . Betonie and Camomill grossely prepared . Roses by distillation . Thorne apple . Wormwood . Oyles of seedes as of ANise . Fennell . Dill. Carui or Caraway . Commin . Mustard . Oyles of fruites , berries and spices , as of NVttes . Figges . Sweet almondes . Orenge peeles . Lemon peeles . Bay berries . Iuniper berries . Misselto of apples . Nutmegs . Cinamon . Ginger . Cloues . Maces . Pepper . Oyles of trees , or woods , of gummes , stones , and other things , as of LIgnum vitae . Ashe . Broome . Waxe . Honie . Turpentine . Tarre . Franckincense . Colophonie . Galbanum . Sagapenum . Masticke . Labdanum . Ammoniacke . Amber . Iet . Benzoin . Storax liquide . Castoreum . Mans scull . Butter . Egges . Tartar . Stinking oyle of Tartar . Vitrioll . Sulfur . Petroleum de Lateribus . Deares suet . Spermacaeti . Wormes . The seuerall kindes of Extractes of Essences , as of Herbes , rootes , &c. WOrmwood . Chamomil . Sage . Celandine . Betonie . Agrimonie . Tansie . Horehound . Eufrasie . Marygold . Fumitory . Henbane . Chamepitis . Tormentill . Philipendula . Blacke Hellebore . Aristolochie . Gentian . Angelica . Sauine . Perwincle . Carduus Bened. Feuerfew . Percepier . Rue . Peonie . Iuniper . Broome flowers . Hermodactiles . Sena . Agaricke . Cnicus or bastard . Saffron . Rubarb . Colocinthis . Soldanella . Laureola . Aloes . Polipodie . Bruscus . Centorie . Enula campana . Mellissa or Balme . Ginger . Muske . Squilla . Sarcocolla . Cantarides . Spicknard . Zedoaria . Pepper . Orenge peeles .
A NOTE OF THE DIVERS KINDS of compositions as followeth . LAudanu●●anodinum . Panchimagogon . Amuletum Palmarij . Oleum benedictum . Oleum sine Mumia Tartari . Oleum Heracl . Rulandi . Mumia vitrioli . Creta vitrioli . Crocus Martis . Balsamum sulphuris . Flos sulphuris . Oleum Camphorae . Essencia perlarum . Flores Antimonij . Mercurius Antimonij . Vitrum Antimonij . Turpetum minerale Quercetani . Turpetum Diaph . Sulphur vitriolatum . Mercurius sublimatus . Mercurius precipitatus . Aqua Theriacalis . Calx testarum ouorum . Emplastrum Fodicationis . Gibsons balme . Petra Philosophale nostra . Pillulae Aquilone . Oleum Hypericonis compositum . Oleum Balsami . Aqua Balsami . Dia Aromatico . Electuario Angelica . Balsamum artificiale . Electuarium magistrale . Aqua preseruans . Magno liquore . Cerotum magistrale . Oleum Philosophorum de Terebinth . & cera . Vnguentum ex Lytargirio . Aqua reale . Sirupo del Ebulo composit . Vnguent against contractions . Vnguento magno . Pillulae contra morbum Gallicum . Cordiale rosarum sine sulphure . Balsamus vrinae descriptione Willichij . Our solutiue liquor . Oyle of Nicotian . Paracelsus his Vulnerarie oyle . Water for the eyes . Water for pinne and web . Aqua Persicariae . Vnguento nigro . Vnguent to cause haire to grow . Vnguent to clense wounds . Vnguent defensatiue . Vnguent stomachall . Vnguent against aches and bruises . Extract against all obstructions . Adeps vrsi . Medulla Mummiae . Our composition against the strangurie , Ischurie , or stone in the bladder , &c. Balsamum Tartari . Spirite of honie . Spirite of Tartar . Tincture of sulphur . Powder to mundifie vlcers . Mater Balsami . A composition against burning and scalding . Vigoes balme . Aqua del petra Vegetab . Tinctures of Spices . Spiritus tartari cum colcothare rectificat . Another water for the eyes . Syrupus spinae merulae . Cinamon water . Vnguent de Peto . Mans bloud dried . Craneum humanum calcined . Our composition against all feuers . Our composition against the wormes . Gumme of the roote and herbe Henbane .
A TABLE OF ALL THE PRINCIPALL matters contained in the Collection . In the Proeme are contained these things . THe dutie of an expert Chirurgian . pag. 1 The generall cure of wounds . 1 Why wounds cannot heale quickly . 2 How to deale generally with wounds in the head . ibidem Of Woundes . A Greeuous wound on the head cruel . 3 A daungerous wound cured in fiue dayes . ibidem A wound on the eare . ibidem Woundes in the head with the fracture of the scull . 4 Concusions in the head or else where . 5 Contusion qui●●ly healed . ibidem Wound in the head with the scull fractured . ibidem To heale woundes speedily . 6 Woundes by shot or launce . ibid. A singular remedie for the speedie healing of woundes . ibidem Wounded eye with a splinter . 7 Puncture in the eye . ibidem Another cure done in like maner . 7 A squatted hand healed . 8 A punctured arme healed . ibidem Fiue wounds in the breast healed . 8 Of sores , vlcers , &c. and their cure . SOre mouthes healed . 9 Vlcer in the vpper lippe . ibidem Vlcer in the throate . 10 Scald head healed . ibidem Another for the same , ibidem Vlcer on the thombe . ibidem Vlcerated legge . 11 Two putrified vlcers on the legge healed . ibidem Three vlcers in the legge healed . ib Old rotten sores cured . 12 Vlcers in most partes of the bodie and head . ibidem Scabs like the leprosie . 13 A child healed that had the French pockes . 14 A canker cured . ibidem Pockie pustules with Serpigo healed . ibidem Tetters and ringwormes . 15 Another . ibidem Tetters on womens breasts . 16 Shingles healed . ibidem To breake a plague sore . ibidem Scabs and itch , &c. ibidem . Three deepe fistulaes in the breast cured . ibidem Lichen or Impetigo cured . 18 A great wenne taken away .
Seconnd part of the Collection . Of the cures of internall diseases . OF greeuous aches and paine in the bodie . 19 Aches comming of the pockes cured . ibidem An excellent vnguent to ease any payne . 20 To ease the gout . ibidem To cure aches comming of heate . 21 The cure of the scuruie . ibidem Tumors throughout the body cured . 22 Swelling of the cods . 23 Another of the same . ibidem The Ischiatica cured . ibidem Against the crampe . ibidem Against contraction of sinewes . 24 A wrie necke set straight . ibidem Another . 25 Squinancie cured . ibidem Alopecia cured . ibidem To purge the head . ibidem Pinne and web cured . 26 An approued water for the eyes . ib. Another . ibidem To stay bleeding at the nose . 27 Another for the same . ibidem Another . ibidem Another . ibidem Another . 28 Other wayes to do the same . ibid. Spatting of bloud . ibidem Another . ibidem Lift vp the vuula . ibidem Cure of the hicket . 29 Another . ibidem The falling sicknesse cured . ibidem Another . ibidem Iaundies cured . 30 Another . ibidem Another . 31 Iaundies with obstruction of menstrues . ibidem Windinesse in the stomacke . ibid. Cough of the lungs . 32 Another with stitch in the side . ib. Shortnesse of breath with a cough . 32 Another . 33 To stay vomiting . ibidem Another . ibidem Vomiting of bloud with a fluxe of the bellie . 34 Vomiting with a feuer . ibidem Plurisie cured . 35 Plurisie with spatting of bloud . ibi . Plurisie with inslamation of the toung , &c. ibidem Plurisie in a woman . 36 Another for the same . ibidem Diaphoretical decoction . ibidem Plurisie broken with a potion . ibid. Another . 37 An inward Aposteme or bastard plurisie . ibidem Payne in the side . ibidem Payne and wind in the body . 38 Expelling of wind . ibidem Dropsie cured . ibidem Against wormes in the stomack or else where . 39 A quartaine of long continuance . ibi . Against the pestilence , plurisie & quartaine . 40 Swelling of the splene . ibidem Frantick feuers for want of sleepe . ib. Pestilent feuers . 41 Against poison or the pestilence a Diaphoreticall potion . ibidem The signes of death in the plague . ibidem Counsels , preseruatiues , &c. against the plague . 42 An inueterate Gonorrhea in man or worman . ibidem Another . 43 An Electuarie against Gonorrhea . ibidem To stoppe the immoderate fluxe menstruall . 44 Another . ibidem To stoppe a fluxe . ibidem Bloudy fluxe cured . 45 Cures of the Hemorhoides . ibid. Ficus in ano . ibidem To prouoke menstrues . 46 Another of the same . ibidem Suffocation of the Matrix . 47 Another for the same . ibidem To prouoke vrine . ibidem To prouoke vrine and to heale other obstructions . 48
The first part of the supplement , or Appendix , &c. Of paine in the head & the cure . 49 Of the catharre and reume in the head . 50 The second cause to cure the Catharre . 51 Contusion in the head . 52 The healing of the white scall , 53 Payne in the eyes . ibidem An vnguent for sore eyes . ibidem To stay spatting of bloud . ibidem The description and cure of the Squinancie . ibidem The description and cure , of scrophulae . 54 Another cure for the same . 55 Another for the same . ibidem Another . ibidem Of Panaricium and the cure . 56 Vlcers in womens breasts . ibidem Of Astma and the cure of it . 57 To know a confirmed dropsie . 58 Against wormes . ibidem Hardnes of the milt & the cure . ibi . Another for the same . ibidem Of the Gonorrhea & the cure . ibi . Of the Hemorrhoides and their cure . 60 Of the diuers sorts & effects of the Hemorrhoides & their cure . ibi . Suffocation of the matrix and the cure thereof . 61 Of the rupture and the cure in the beginning . 62 Another . ibidem Of retention of vrine & the cure . 63 Of the difficultie of vrine and the cure thereof . 68 Another for the same often prooued . ibidem Of retention of vrine with stitch in the side . 69 Swelling of the legges and feete & their cure . ibidem Of Chilblaines and their cure . 70 Of cornes in the feete and to take them away . ibidem Of a greefe vnder the nayles of the fingers and toes and the cure . 71 Of Erisipela & the cure therof . ibi . The cure of wartes . 72
The second part of the Appendix , &c. Of Danewort and his vertues . 73 Of Eleborus niger and his vertues . 73 Of Gratia Dei , & the vertue thereof . 74 Of Rubarb and his vse . ibidem Of Tithymale and his vertues . 75 Of Soldanella and his vertues . 76 Of Cyperus and his vertues . ibid. Of Elder and his vertues . ibidem Of Tabaco and his vse . ibidem Of sweet Margerom and his vertues . 77 Of Persicaria and his vse . ibidem Of man and the medecines taken from him . 78 Of an henne and the Phisicall vse thereof . 79 Of Ecles & their medecinal vse 80 Of the Barbill and her vse in medecine . ibidem Of Bees & their medecinall vse . ib. Of Frogs & their Phisicall vse . 81 Of Centumpedes , Crickets , &c. & their vse . ibidem Of Tacca mahacca and the vse thereof . 82 Of the gumme Caranna and the vse thereof . ibidem . Of Liquide amber and the vse of it in medecine . ibidem .
Faultes escaped in the Printing .

In the Epistle Dedicatorie , pag 1. lin. 17. for these wordes haue euen borne , read these haue euer borne . Pag 8 of the booke , lin. 5. for Carton , read Carlton . pag. 40. lin. 11. for Paraceli , read Paracelsi . pag. 54. after the 6. line before the tittle of the Chapter , read CHAP. 111. which is omitted in the number . pag. 3. lin. 6. for you finde , read you shall finde . pag. 12 lin. 17. for heate , read heale . pag. 77. last line thereof , for our part , read one part . pag. 31 , last line sauing one , for vicious cause , read , viscous cause . pag. 35. lin. 15. for lb. j read , Pj , page . 48 lin. 3. Adde thid word Note in the margent . page . 63. lin. 13. for the vayne , read the vrine .

THE PROEME , OR ENTRANCE , INTO THIS COLLECTION : CONTAINED IN THE first foure Chapters .
CHAP. I What the dutie of an expert Chirurgian is .

A Good and true Chirurgian , is no other , than a minister and helper of nature : who hath three operations to performe , in curing of woundes . The first is , that he ioyne the seperated parts close together , the second to preserue it from paine : the third , that he keepe it from putrifaction : all the rest he may leaue vnto nature , which will worke with good expedition . And this is a sure intention : concerning the cure of woundes . Neuer keepe the flesh open , with tents or pledgets , neither weaken nature , by letting of bloud , or by purging , nor yet by strait diet , to cause the paine to increase , but keepe the wound alwayes cleane , washing it with Aqua balsami ; and lay vpon the wound , clothes wette in Magno licore . This is a good , and an approued order : whereof whosoeuer wil know more , let him looke in Leonardo Fiorauante his booke , of Rational secrets , where he shall be satisfied more at large .

CHAP. II The cure of all manner of woundes in generall .

ALl kinde of woundes , may be healed , with these medecines following ( according to the method before mentioned ) viz. with our balsamo , with Aqua balsami , balsamum artificiale , quintaessentia vini , oleum resinae pini , oleum cerae & terebinthinae , magno licore , cerotum magistrale , elixir vitae , oleum hypericonis compositum , our secret powder , all which are set downe , in the forenamed booke , and for the most part , are to be had , for a reasonable consideration , at the house of M. Iames Fourestier , student in Phisicke dwelling in London , in the Black Friers , betweene the two tennese courts .

CHAP. III. The cause why wounds cannot heale quicklie .

THough there be many more , yet chieflie they may be reduced vnto two causes . The one is an immoderate & extreme diet , which weakneth the stomack and body so much , that nature cannot preuaile , to conglutinate or soder the flesh together . And thus thorough want of naturall heate , the wound falleth to impostemation , Gangrena , fistulaes . &c. and can hardly be cured . The second cause is , the keeping of them to much open , by reason of their tents or pledgets , so that they cannot ioyne together agayne , but grow to Cancers , and Fistulaes , whereupon many times , the patient remaineth lame euer after , or else speedie death is the end thereof .

CHAP. IIII. Of woundes in the head , how they must be dealt withall .

ALl wounds in the head , must be close ioyed and kept together , the bloud must be crushed out , then wash it well , with some-thing that hath vertue to liquifie the bloud , as the Quintaessence of wine , or such like . Then lay thereon lint , wet in oleum benedictum : this medecine you shall change in foure dayes , but euery day once wash the wound round about , with that Quintaessence , and annoint with the said oyle , and at the fourth dayes end , dresse it agayne , and let it remaine two dayes more , & after that for a day more , & the wound ( by the helpe of God ) shal be cured in xij . or xiiij . dayes . Thus may you deale , with all wounds , saue those , that are made in the bellie . As for all other , either simple or compound wounds : you finde their cure , methodically shewed , in the Rationall secrets , of Leonardo Fiorauante published in English .

CHAP. V The healing of a greeuous wound on the side of the head .

THe wound was made , on the side of the head , almost to dura mater : and it was healed in this manner . First there was put into the same , the Quintaessence aforsaid , then a litle balsamo , then there was applied a cloth which was wet in magno licore , made very hote , vpon which cloth , was layd our secret powder , couered with lint , and thus he was dressed , once euery day , till he was whole . You must note , that whensoeuer the scull is hurt , vnto dura mater , there must be cast vp at the nosethrilles , our balsamo : that the smell may pierce vpward , and resolue the offence . Sometime also , in stead of a defensatiue , you may annoint round about the wound , with the foresaid balme ; which preserueth from putrifaction , and alteration .

CHAP. VI. A daungerous wound in the head , cured in fiue dayes .

IT was healed very quicklie , by putting therein our Aqua caelestis , and balsamo , and by applying vnto the same , very hote clothes , wet in magno licore .

CHAP. VII . The cure of a wound , on the eare to the scull .

A Sore wound was made on the care , which was cut vnto the scull of the head , and was healed in this manner : first by annointing it with our Quintaessence , which caused it to waxe very hote , the space of two houres . After that , there was put in , our oleum philosophorum , de terebinthina & cera , and so he dressed it euery day once .

CHAP. VIII . How three wounds in the head , with fracture of the bone or scull were healed by I. P.

A Certaine miller in Buckinghamshire , called Peter Bull , being sore wounded in the head , whereof one wound was in the midst of the head , with fracture of the scull , an other within an inch of that , six inches long , he had an other wound , ouer his eyebrow two inches long . Besides the woundes in his head , he had also a great wound , in the bowt of his arme , beside the elbow , so that a man might haue layd : his three singers in it , diuers of his fingers were also cut , and he lost two ioynts . This man bled by the space of seuen or eight houres , before it was stinted : neither was he dressed , vntill the next day , but yet he was cured in this manner . First the haire was shauen away , round about the woundes on his head , and the wounds were made cleane , then was there dropped into the wound , balsamum sulfuris , made very warme : and a fine cloth wet therein was applied to the wounds , and round about the wounds there was a defensatiue applied : thus he was dressed once in 24. houres , and within the space of three weekes , he was perfectly holpen , that he ware no plaster at all . Also you shall note that vpon the wound , next the cloth , there was layd cerotum magistrale , of Leonardo Fiorauante : Forget not that this balsame must alwayes be vsed warme , with a fine linnen cloth , or a peece of Cambrick , and not with any lint . This balsame did cause the haire to grow so fast about the wounds : that it was fayne to be shauen away verie often .

CHAP. IX . Of contused wounds on the head or other parts of the bodie .

THe auncient practitioners , haue esteemed contused wounds to be verie dangerous . For they say contusions must first be brought to putrifaction , & turned into matter : which opinion is not to be allowed , for the bruses are to be dissolued without maturation , which hath bene a thousand times proued in the warres , after this manner to haue bene performed . Recipe , magno licore , oleum benedictum , ana , mixe them , & being verie hote , wet clothes therein , & lay thereon twise a day , and in three or foure dayes they wil be resolued . Also the oyle of Franckinsence , or oleum philosophorum de tereb. & cera , will resolue any simple bruise in three or foure houres , only by continual annointing the place therewith , so fast as it drinketh in any . Prouided , that the bruise be not aboue six or eight houres old , for if it be , then will your worke be somwhat the longer , before it be finished .

CHAP. X. A contused wound in the head , healed by I. P.

A Young man of 28. yeares of age , that had a great contusion on the head with a staffe , was helped thereof in nine dayes ; by applying thereunto balsamum sulfuris , before mentioned .

CHAP. XI . A wound in the head , with fracture of the scull , cured by I. P.

A Litle boy , with a fall from an horse , had a fracture in the scull , which was healed with balsamum sulsuris , & cerotum magistrale Leonardo . The child , did at his dressing , vomite verie often : which argued the breaking of his scull , yet was he healed in seuen dayes .

CHAP. XII . To heale woundes speedily .

FIrst wash them verie well with our aqua balsami , then ioyne them verie close together , and lay thereon a cloth wet in olco resinae pini : and ( through Gods helpe ) they shall quickly be healed .

CHAP. XIII . To heale wounds , by shot , or launce .

HE that will cure woundes , that are made with shot , launce , arrowes , &c. must first wash the wound well with vrine , & dry the wound well , then let him put therein the Quintaess . of wine and forthwith ioyne the wound close & hard together . Then let him put immediatly therein , fiue or six drops of our balsamo artific . and lay a cloth vpon the wound , wet in magno licore , which must be applied so hote , as he may suffer it : thus must he do the first day . That being done , he must put thereon our Quintaessence of wine , & then a litle balsamo , after that , some magno licore ( as before was said ) and so let him hold on , vnto the end of his cure .

CHAP. XIIII . A most singular and wonderfull remedie , to heale woundes quicklie .

WOunds must be holpen , with drying medecines , ( as was noted in the third Chapter ) such medecines I say , as haue vertue , to preserue the part offended , from putrifaction . This will be performed with our aqua balsami , and the oyle distilled from vernice liquide : for these two , are apt to heale all sortes of wounds : if ye wash them with the water and annoint them round about with the oyle , for they do not onely keepe the wounds from putrifying , but they helpe to cicatrise quicklie , and in such manner , as it seemeth maruailous , most profitable for the wounded patient , but best for the good and honest Surgeon , which abhorreth in his worke , to play the tinker , which in stopping of one hole , is wont to make three , but with as much safetie and speed , as nature and art will yeld , to bring to passe all his honest intentions .

CHAP. XV. A wound in the eye , with a splinter , healed by W. H.

A Splinter of wood , leapt into the eye of a certaine maiden , as she was chopping of stickes . The wound was so grieuous , that the gellie of her eye came forth , by the space of a moneth : all this while , she could neither see , nor take any rest . By the blessing of God within foure dayes after , she could thred a needle , and was recouered in this manner . First there was dropped into her eye , balsamum sulfuris warme , and then a cloth wet therein , was applied thereunto by which onely she was cured : the maid dwelleth in Nottinghamshire .

CHAP. XVI . A pricke in the eye , with a knife , healed by W. H.

A Child of seuen yeares of age , had a puncture in the eye , with a knife , which was cured , by dropping therein , balsamum sulfuris warme , and laying a defensatiue round about it .

Another cure performed in like manner by W. H.

ONe George Clarke , seruant to the right worshipfull , M. Butler of Denham ( then high Sheriffe of Bedford ) was healed , of a punct●●● in his eye , with the foresaid medecine .

CHAP. XVII . An hand flat squatted , and contused , healed by W. H.

AN old man , called Thomas Smith , of Carton in Northamptonshire , husbandman , in lopping of a tree , had his hand caught betweene two boughes , and was squatted in peeces ; this contused hand , was presently put close together , and annointed which oleum philosophorum de Tereb , & cera , and through Gods goodnesse , was perfectly cured in eight dayes .

CHAP. XVIII . A wou●● or puncture thorough the arme . I. P.

A Young man called Hudson , a Carpenter of Carlton in Northamptonshire , being thrust thorough the arme , with a pitchforke , was thus cured . First there was iniected Magno licore ( as hote as he could abide it ) into the wound . Then was there a linnen cloth , wett in the same oyle , applied vnto the wound , vpon the which cloth , was also layd , a pledget , of cerotum magistrale : this wounded man was healed in fiue or sixe dayes .

CHAP. XIX . Fiue woundes in the brest .

A Certaine man , that had fiue stocadoes into the body , was thus cured . First there was put into the woundes , the Quintessence of wine . Then were the woundes dressed , with balsamo artific . which caused him to vomite , and to auoid much bruised bloud . After that he dranke , euery morning a litle aqua balsami , and in short time by Gods helpe was perfectly cured .

The manner to stay anie fluxe of bloud , or vayne : you shall finde in the 17. Chapter of the second part of this collection , and in the secrets of Leonardo Fiorauante , where he intreateth of woundes .

THE SECOND PART OF THE FIRST DIVISION .

VErbum sapienti sat est , and a man may know by the halfe , what the whole meanes . By these few experimented secretes , you may proceede , vnto the cure of any wound , contusion , or puncture : in what part of the bodie soeuer they shal be . The things wherewith you are to worke , as balsamum sulfuris , oleum philosophorum de Terebinth . & cera , cerotum magistrale , &c. you may haue of M. Iames Forestier ; dwelling in the Blacke friers . Now let vs proceede vnto the experimented secretes , concerning Vlcers , and Sores , either simple , or complicate with diseases , as they haue bene obserued , by those which haue proued them .

CHAP. XX. The healing of sore mouthes .

THe Vlcers and Sores , that haue bene , in the mouthes of young and old , haue bene healed , by the lotion or gargarisme , made with plantaine water , honie suckle water , and barlie water , mixed with saccarum Saturni .

CHAP. XXI . An Vlcer in the vpper lippe .

A Certaine porter of London , hauing an Vlcer on his vpper lippe , which was like a cancer ( some called it Noli me tangere ) continuallie running , with filthie stinking sanies , was thus cured . First he was purged , with Turpetum minerale : then was the sore dressed with this medecine .

℞ . aloes lotae , ℥ ss , salis preparati , ʒ ij , Mellis ℥ iiij , misce , & vtere .

CHAP. XXII . An Vlcer in the throte , ex morbo Gallico .

A Young woman , that was much troubled in the throte , with a greeuous Vlcer , was thus cured . First she was purged with Aromatico , & twise or thrise with our Quintaessence solutiue , mixed with syrupe of roses , then was the sore touched , with Aquarealis , two or three times , with a litle lint , and lastly she vsed this gargarisme .

℞ . mellis rosarum , ℥ ij , Diamorum , ℥ ij ss , honie suckle water , ana ℥ vi . oleum vitrioli , as much as will suffice , to make it tart : this hath bene often proued in daungerous cases .

CHAP. XXIII . The healing of a scald head .

A Woman had all her head couered , with a most filthy scab , which was dry aboue , and moist vnderneath , very noysome to behold , who could neither be healed , by purging , or locall medecines , that were vsed , till this medecine was applied vnto her . Once in a day , oleum ligni guaiaci , was applied , and in short time , the scall fell away , like a scull of an head , and there began haire to grow vnderneath it : this cure was performed in twelue dayes .

Another cure performed vpon a scald head .

A Maiden of eighteen yeares of age , hauing an huge great scall vpon her head , was cured ( after she had taken one dose of Aromatico ) by often washing the part affected , with Mater balsami Fiorauante .

CHAP. XXIIII . An Vlcer on the thombe .

ONe had such a filthie , & stinking Vlcer on the thumbe , that the Chirurgians , would haue 〈◊〉 of the whole thumbe . This partie was afterward cured , by the application of Fodicationum emplastri .

CHAP. XXV . An Vlcerated legge swolne .

A Young boy , that had an vlcerated legge wonderfully swolne , was thus cured . He receaued at two seuerall times , Quintaess . solutiue , with syrupe of roses . Then were the sores washed , with salt of vitrioll , dissolued in plantaine water : a cloth being wet therein , and applied thereto morning and euening .

CHAP. XXVI . Two putrified Vlcers on the legge healed by I. P.

FIrst this patient was purged , with Aromatico Leon , once or twise : then his Vlcers were dressed , with this vnguent , made of rubified vitrioll : and a cerote , called the great Cerote . This was applied vnto the Vlcers , with a pledget of lint , and was suffred to lye 24. houres , which mortified the sores . Then was more of the same vnguent applied , and with an instrument the escare was loosed round about , and in three or foure dayes , the escare came away easily , with a paire of Mullets : then he healed it vp , with Magno licore , & saccarum plumbi , within a litle while after .

CHAP. XXVII . Three Vlcers in the legge , healed by W. H.

A Certaine woman of Bedford , had three Vlcers in her legge , who had sought her cure , at the hands of diuers , the space of foure yeares , but could finde no helpe , yet she was afterward cured in this manner . First she tooke in the morning fasting Aromatico Leonardo , which euacuated her stomack and b●●ie . Then was there applied vnto the sores , saccarum plumbi , three or foure dayes togither , which caused euerie day , a certaine thinne skin to come vpon the Vlcers , much like the filme of an egge , the same skin was taken away euery day . With this medecine following , it was dressed the fourth day : which caused it , to looke faire , and red , the next dressing : and so in short time it was perfectly cured . To one spoonfull of magno licore was put as much saccarum Saturni , as would lye vpon a three pence ; : and so it was incorporated warme : the sores were dressed therewith euerie day .

CHAP. XXVIII . The cure of old rotten sores by W. R.

A Certaine old woman , did in this manner , helpe diuers old sores in the body . First she purged the patients , and then she applied this vnguent to the sores . Take a pot of strong ale , and set it to boile ouer a gentle fire , till it wax thicke , like a salue , and then vse it . At the first this medecine will smart , and be somewhat painfull to beare , neuerthelesse it will clense and heate .

Note . Also a freind of mine told me , that the iuice of marigold leaues , or the leaues , boiled with milke to an vnguent , will heale all vlcers and woundes .

CHAP. XXIX . The healing of vlcers , in most parts of the bodie : but chieflie in the head by W. H.

A Certaine man being full of vlcers , comming of the pocks , in most parts of his bodie shewing themselues , but chieflie in the head , was cured in this manner . First he was purged , twise or thrise , with Panchimagogon , after that , he kept his chamber , ( that had a good sire in it ) and tooke six graines of Turpetum diaphoreticum , mixed with ʒ j of Amuletum Palmarij . Halfe an houre before , he tooke a draught of fat broth , and kept his bed : and alwayes as he ●…ited , he washed his mouth , with a conuenient gargarisme , and sweat thereon , one houre or two , and then was dried with warme clothes : That done , he reposed a day or two , and tooke the foresaid Turpetum agayne , in manner aforesaid : this he did three or foure times . In the meane while , he annointed his vlcers with oleum guaiaci , which did both clense , and heale . Also diuers times , he vsed this potion in the morning , which caused him to sweat . ℞ . ℥ ij of the water of lignum vitae , made by distillation , and as much of the sirrupe of fumitorie , and ℈ j of the salt of lignum vitae , mixe them warme , and drinke it fasting . Thus in verie short time he was cured . This one thing must not be forgotten , that when there shall come , any inflammation or sorenesse in the mouth , you do vse this gargarisme following . Take plantaine water , honie suckle water , ana ℥ iiij , barlie water , ℥ vi . mel rosarum ℥ ij ss , Diamorum ℥ ij , oleum vitrioli , as much as will make it tart : this will heale any sore in the mouth . Remember also , that if the vlcers be very corrosiue , and foule , you shall touch them , once or twise , with oleum vitrioli or oleum tartari faetens , whereby they will heale the sooner , this hath bene often proued .

CHAP. XXX . The healing of scabs , like the leprosie , by G. M.

A Young man ( which was thought to be infected with a leprosie ) had on his head , and most partes of his bodie , hard and drie scabs , but he was cured in this manner . First he was purged with Aromatico Leonardo once or twise . Then euerie morning till he was cured , he tooke ℈ j of the extract of Camepiteos , either in a pill , or in drinke as he thought good . After that , his sores were dressed , with this vnguent . ℞ . succi semperumi ℥ ij , sucei plantaginis ℥ iiij ss , succi solani ℥ iij , sacchari Saturni ℥ ij , ss , mixe them , and stirre them well together ouer a gentle fire , till all the saccharum be dissolued , and therewith dresse the sores twise a day .

CHAP. XXXI . The healing of a child , that was full of vlcers , comming of the pockes .

A Young child foure yeares old , that was grieuouslie tormented with the French disease , hauing extreme payne in his bodie , and being full of sores , was thus cured . ℞ the distilled water of lignum vitae , ℥ j , salis eiusdemʒ j , mixe them , and thereof the child dranke , with sirupe of furnitorie or hops , morning and euening , and sometime the child sweat thereon . Also the sores were annointed , with this vnguent , ℞ . oleum guaiaci , ℥ ss , balsamum sulfuris , ʒ ss , saccarum plumbi , ʒ ss , oleum camphorae , fiue or six drops , the caput mortuum of aqua fortis , ℈ j. Mixe them well , and grind them on a stone , with May butter , & therewith the sores were annointed morning and euening .

CHAP. XXXII . A cancer cured by an old Empericke .

A Certaine Empericke , did helpe many cancers , in diuers people ( that were troubled with them ) after this manner . He tooke certaine wormes , called in Latine Centumpedes , in English sowes : they are such as lye vnder old timber , or betweene the barke and the tree . These he stamped , and strained with ale , & gaue the patient to drinke thereof morning and euening . This medecine caused many times , a certaine blacke bugge , or worme to come forth which had many legs , & was quicke : & after that the cancker would heale quicklie , with any conuenient medecine .

CHAP. XXXIII . The healing of pockie pustules , with Serpigo by W. H.

A Certaine man , hauing a number of so●es , all ouer his bodie , & a serpigo in the palme of his ●●nd , so grieuous , that a man might haue layd great strawes therein , was healed in this manner . First he was purged three times , with six graines of Turpetum minerale Phaedronis , mixed with halfe a dramme of Amuletum Palmarij . That done , he annointed all his sores twise or thrife , with oleum Tartari foetens : afterward with vnguentum ex Lithargirio Fiorauante . Now touching his handes , which had the serpigo , he held them morning & euening , ouer a bath of otes , or other warme herbes , that they might sweat : and then annointed them , with balsamum sulfuris , and in short time they were holpen . An vnguent made with saccarum Saturni and oyle of roses , will do the like effect .

CHAP. XXXIIII . A tetter or ringworme , cured by W. K.

THere is a certaine worme or tetter , which manie times commeth on the backe of the hand or arme , & doth corrode , like a serpigo , but it is none , which ( after the vse of many other medecines ) hath bene cured in this manner . The place was annointed 5. or six times a day , with the sirupe of sugar , that the worme might come to the vpper place or skin . Then within three or foure dayes after , he annointed the place with oleum Tartari foetens : & in short time he was cured , though his disease , had continued three yeares , comming and going . Some haue killed the worme , with oleum vitrioli .

CHAP. XXXV . A man cured , that was full of tetters .

THis was the manner of his cure . He tooke the rennet of a calfe , and dronke it in milke three or foure times , and sweat thereupon : then he annointed the partes affected , with saccarum Saturni , mixed with byle of roses warme .

CHAP. XXXVI . Tetters in womens breastes , oftentimes cured as followeth ,

THey tooke fiue sponfulls of Madder , and boiled it in ale , and then strained it cleare , without pressing it at all , and dronke thereof , three or foure mornings . Then with the foresaid ointment , they vsed to annoint the partes grieued , and thereupon ( with Gods helpe ) were quicklie healed .

CHAP. XXXVII . The healing of Shingles .

THey tooke for them , doues dong newly made ; and barlie meale ; stamped them well , and mixed them with halfe a pint of vineger : they vsed it cold , to the place grieued , and applied vine leaues ( to keepe in the liquor ) round about it . Then they bound it vp with clothes , and suffered it to lye three dayes , and then ( if neede were ) refreshed it agayne with a new plaister , and at the most , with the vse of three applications , it was perfectlie holpen .

CHAP. XXXVIII . The breaking of a plague sore , by W. K.

HE tooke of elder leaues , as much as was sufficient , he stamped them verie well with drie figs , and put thereto auxungiae porcinae , and applied it warme to the sore , three or foure times a day , and it quicklie brake it .

CHAP. XXXIX . Scabs and itch , with small pustules , taken quite away by I. H.

A Certaine man greatly troubled , with i● hand pustules , in his hands , proceeding of a dissol●… in his body , could finde no helpe , till he vsed this course . He tooke Panchimagogon , twise in three dayes : that done , he washed his handes , with the salt of vitrioll dissolued in plantaine water , and shortlie after they went quite away .

CHAP. XL. Three deepe fistulaes in the breast , cured by W. T.

THere was a certaine man , called R. B. dwelling in London , which hauing three deepe fistulaes in his breast , had bene long vnder the hands of vnskilfull Chirurgians , consuming both himselfe and his substance : but afterward by Gods helpe , he vsing the course , that W. T. prescribed , was cured verie speedilie . First he was purged euery second or third day for fiue or sixe times together , with Turpetum minerale Phaedronis , receauing thereof fiue or six graines in Amul : Palmarij . Afterward , he was caused to sweat fiue or six times , with this potion following .

℞ . the distilled water of lignum vitae ℥ ij , salis eiusdem ℈ j , water of Carduus benedictus ℥ ij , which being mixed , he dronke it warme in the morning , and sweat thereon two houres . After he was purged , he dressed the fistulaes two houres , with this vnguent ( vntill they were mundified ) vpon tents of shoe leather . When the fistulaes were clensed , he dressed them only with Emplastrum Fodicationis ( being made liquide , to wrap vp the tent with ) till they where whole .

The mundificatiue ointment was this .

℞ . oyle of waxe , of succinum , of guaiacum , oleum hyperic . compositum , ana ʒ ij , mixe them without sire & vse it with the aforesaid tents . Also you shall note , that he dronke no other drinke then this , all the while . ℞ . lignum vitae , the barke , sarsaparilla , ana ℥ iiij , the rootes of Tormentill , Bistorta , virga pastoris , liquorice , 〈◊〉 ℥ ij , Iuniper berries , ℥ j , Mallow leaues , Sanicle , Alchim 〈◊〉 Mugwort , Hypericon , Brunella , Comserie , ana M ij . Bring these into powder and for euery gallon of new tunned drinke , adde thereto , two or three ounces of this powder , in a linnen cloth : let it stand till it be stale , and let him drinke thereof .

CHAP. XLI . The cure of Lichen , or Impetigo , by M. K.

A Certaine maiden 17. yeares old , had all the flesh on her thombe , and forefinger eaten away , with the foresayd disease : which was cured by strawing thereon saccarum Saturni , and applying thereto Cerotum magistrale Fiorauante .

CHAP. XLII . A great wenne taken away by , W. H.

〈…〉 ONe that was troubled , with a great wenne , had it taken away , by washing it with strong lye made of oken ashes . I haue bene since told , of a certaintie , that if ye rubbe the wenne often , with the hand of a dead man , vntill the wenne waxe hote , it will consume away in short time after . Some rost an egge hard , and cut it in the midst , and lay it thereon and vsing this often the wenne will weare away .

THE SECOND PART CONCERNING THE CVRES OF INTERNALL DISEASES . Thus much brieflie , in these short Chapters , is expressed and declared , concerning woundes and vlcers : wheresoeuer they be , or howsoeuer they arise . By which examples , the learned artist , may vndertake other things , which are not here mentioned . But in any case , let him be aduised by the wise Phisitian , in his businesse , when there is any difficultie and not runne by and by to his receit or experiment . It followeth now ( in manner aforesaid ) to set down the obserued practises of those that haue cured internall diseases , which haue taken effect , and brought forth syntomes , outwardlie or inwardlie .
CHAP. I. Of the cure of grieuous aches , and payne , performed , by W. H.

A Certaine man was greatly afflicted , with diuers wofull aches , and paines in his knees and shoulders , who was cured , by receauing a dose of Aromatico , and by application of emplastrum faetidum , vnto the grieued parts .

CHAP. II. The healing of aches , comming of the pockes , by W. H.

ONe of a ver●● darke and melancholike complexion , to whom son●… in London , had giuen the fume , and the vnction , three or foure times : and yet left him possessed with most pitifull aches and paine in his ioynts ; who for want of maintenance , was inforced to go into the countrie , where he was borne , and was there pittied of an honest Gentleman , which cured him in this sort . First he purged him twise or thrise with Aromatico Leonardo : which done , he tooke for foure or fiue dayes together , ʒ ss , of the extract of Hermodactiles , with white wine . Then vnto the articular parts that were g●ieued , he applied emplastrum faetidum , W. H. and thus in short time he was healed throughlie .

CHAP. III. A notable experience , of a medecine that hath brought great ease , to any great ache or paine , as of the gout or otherwise .

TAke one or two , of the formost sucking whelpes , of a mastif or bearebitch , kill them , and take sorth the guts , fill them with blacke snailes , rost them , and bast them with ℥ xij , of oyle of spike , coloured with saffron . Reserue that , which droppeth from them , and mixe it with as much oyle of waxe , and therewith annoint any ache or grief .

CHAP. IIII. A particular way whereby the paine of the gout is soone eased or preuented , S. N.

TAke minium , the yolke of an egge , oyle of tartar , oyle of roses , as much of ech as you thinke sufficient , and with a litle saffran make it in forme of a plaister , and lay it on cold . I knew an other Gentleman , grieuouslie vexed with the goute , who was in this sort soone eased . First when he supposed that the payne would come , he tooke a dose of Aromatico Leonardo : then the next day , vnto those grieued parts , he applied this plaister . Take a pickle herring , and cut forth the bone , stampe it verie small 〈◊〉 a litle bole Armoniacke , and rose water , and apply it cold to the grief , from place to place , as it goeth . Many men , after they haue bene well purged , haue had great ease by annointing the place , three or foure nights together , with aqua balsami Fiorauante . Also oleum cerae , is verie profitable in that case .

CHAP. V. The cure of goutes , and all aches , comming of heate , by L. F.

FIrst the patients were purged with Aromatico , then was this plaister applied , which is attractiue , resiccatiue , resolutiue , as being intentions farre better fitting that purpose , then any other . Take the marrow , of the bones of a calfe new killed , lb j vitrioll in manner rubified , lb j ss , Cantarides in sine powder , ℥ j , the ashes of the vine , ℥ vi , mixe them all on a small fire , vntill they be incorporated , them with oile of waxe , make it in a liquide ointment , and spread it on a cloth , and lay it on cold . And when it waxeth drie , chafe it till the paine be ceased : this hath eased many in a short time .

CHAP. VI. The remedie against the Scorbute or Scuruie , and the goute , by W. T.

A Young man of 26. yeares of age , mightilie troubled with the goute , and scuruie was after this sorr cured . First he was purged with Aromatico Leonardo . Then he vsed the purging drinke following euerie morning , that he might haue ech day 3. or foure stooles . At night , he tooke two ounces , of the distilled water of lignum vitae , with ℥ j of the sirupe of Couslips . Also he vsed to eate , these conserues following mixed together . ℞ . conserue of Couslips ℥ iiij . of sage , of rosemarie flowres , ana , ℥ ij . of red roses ℥ j. The quantitie which he tooke at once , was as much as a walnut . Also he annointed the grieued partes with this vnguent . ℞ . auxungiae humanae distilled ℥ ij , oyle of Turpentine , ℥ 〈◊〉 , of waxe ℥ ss , mixe them together . Also in his vsuall dru●●●e , which he dronke with his meate , was mixed Chamepiteos , sage , rosemarie , and betonie , this was the purging drinke . ℞ the strong decoction of lignum vitae , put therein of the leaues of 〈◊〉 ℥ iiij . Epithimum ℥ ij , Hermodactiles ℥ iiij , Turbith ℥ j , Coloquintid . ℥ ss. let them stand in warme sand 24. houres and strayne it , this he dronke in the morning fasting .

CHAP. VII . Tumors in all partes of the bodie , taken away , by R. A.

THis was sent me by a freind of mine , who had seene the experience thereof diuers times . First he purged the patients twise , with Aromatico Leonardo : then he gaue vnto them ℥ ij of Quintaessence solutiue , with ℥ j of sirupe of roses , foure or fiue mornings together : and after it , they dranke a litle good broth made sweet with sugar : that done , they dronke this water following . ℞ . herbegrace , sothernwood , mugwort , wormwood , ana M j. Iuniper berries , three or foure handfull , cut the herbes and bruise the berries , and infuse them in a gallon of white wine vineger .24 . houres in a warme place . Then distill it with a gentle fire . This done , take that distilled vineger , and infuse therein fresh herbes & berries , and distill it agayne as afore . Do so the third time , and distill it as afore . At the last infusion , you shall put therein ℥ iiij of good Mitridate , or Triacle , and distill them together , and keepe them close to your vse . Thereof the patients tooke , at foure a clocke in the morning , ℥ iiij , verie warme , whereupon they layd them downe and sweat , two or three houres , alway wiping it away with warme clothes . Euery sweating tyme , they changed their shirtes . When this medecine was ministred to a woman , she tooke but ℥ ij thereof . To a child he gaue ℥ ij . In this sort , he cured not onelie Tumors , but sores , pustules , feuers , laundies , &c.

CHAP. VIII . Swelling of the coddes mitigated and resolued , by R. A.

A Certaine man , riding on a trotting horse , had his stones swolne , as big as ones fist , who was thus holpen . First he was purged once or twise , with Panchimagogon , them this Cataplasme was applied warme , vnto the part twise or thrise a day . ℞ . the crums of browne bread , beane flowre , ana as much as is sufficient , boile them with new wort ; when it is almost boiled , put thereto a litle Comminsced , and a dish of fresh butter , and so applie it warme . I haue seene the fat of an horse , to haue cured the foresaid griefe .

Another for the same .

Take a pint of pure honie , as much beane slower , and two spoonfuls of vineger , of Comminseed ℥ ij , mixe them well together , and spread it on a cloth , and warme it a litle against the fire , and applie it .

CHAP. IX . The cure of a painfull Ischiatica , by I. H.

A Certaine man , that was grieuously troubled with the Ischiatica , was healed in this manner . First he was purged with Aromatico , then he tooke for fiue or six mornings together , two drammes of Quintaessence solutiue , with sirupe of roses , and after the taking therof he dronke a litle sweet broth . That done , he drew a blister with Cantarides , and when it had runne inough , he annointed the place , with oleum de terebinth . & cera ; and in short time he was holpen . Since which time , I haue knowen three or foure persons holpen in the same manner , by annointing the grieued parts with Aqua balsami Fiorauante .

CHAP. X. An excellent remedie , against the crampe , proued often , by R. G.

THey that were affected therewith , did vpon their bare skin & places grieued , weare the roote of common Flagge . Also the skins of twentie siluer eeles , new fleane , and chopped small , boiled in two pound of May butter , and foure handful of Rue , scumme it well , and annoint the place therewith worke the same effect . A worshipfull Gentleman , that had diuers times proued the same , sent these notes vnto me .

CHAP. XI . Contraction or shrinking of sinewes , with consumption of the partie , holpen , by W. H.

A Man 26. yeares old , hauing a sore and grieuous vlcerated legge , fell into the handes of inexpert Surgeons , who with their corrosiues shrunke vp his sinewes , that he could neither go nor stand , but in short time after , he was cured in this manner . He was once purged with Aromatico , then he tooke Quintaesse : solutiue two or 3. dayes together , in sirupe of roses , and dronke thereupon a litle broth . Then did he vse the bath following diuers times , & annointed him with the ointment , against contraction of sinewes , described by Leonardo Fiorauante . Another man hauing his hand shrunke together , vpon the like occasion , was healed in the same order . This is the description of the bath . Take two or three young whelpes , that cannot see , boile them in water with mallowes , Hollihock , mellilot , walwort , Camomill , ana one handfull : boile the whelpes , till the flesh fall from the bones , this done strayne it , and vse to bath therewith very warme .

CHAP. XII . The cure of one , whose necke was drawen awrie , performed , by W. T.

A Child had her necke drawen awrie , with a kinde of conuulsion , or crampe called Tetanus , and was thus cured . First she dronke , euerie morning and euening , a litle Aqua balsami Fiorauante , then was her necke annointed , with some of the sayd water mixed with Magno licore Fiorauante , and in ten dayes she was cured .

Another of the same , by W. T.

TAke Oleum de lateribus . ℥ i , Oleum Terebinth , ℥ ss , of Iuniper berries , ʒ ij , of Cloues , ʒ j , Nutmegs , Maces , Ana. ʒ ss. mixe them with Oleum Cerae , q. s. to make it in forme of a liniment , and therewith anoint the parts .

CHAP. XIII . The Squinancie cured by I. P.

THis medecine following , did helpe one that was so swolne and grieuouslie pained , that he could scarcelie eate or drinke . ℞ Olei philosophorum de lateribus , ℥ ij , olei lini , ʒ vj , olei cerae , ℥ j , mixe them warme , and anoint the place affected , oftentimes in the day . Also one dram of the tooth of a wilde Boare , being drunke with ℥ iij of oile of Lineseed , doth helpe it presently .

Also another man , was forthwith cured thereof , which drunke one spoonefull of Aqua balsami , and wetting a cloth therein , applied it to his throate .

CHAP. XIIII . The cure of Alopecia , by I.P.

MAgno licore Fiorauante , being annointed on the head , causeth the haires to grow againe aboundantly , which are falne away , and to waxe black . Balsamum sulfuris also doth the same .

CHAP. XV. A gargarisme to purge the head , by I. S.

TAke Spikenard , Alizander seed , ana ℥ j. beate them into powder , and boile them in vinegar till halfe be consumed . Then straine it , and put thereto lb ss of Mustard , and ℥ iiij , of Rose water , boile it a little , keepe it close to thy vse , and when you will , you may take a spoonfull warme in the morning , and gargle therewith .

CHAP. XVI . The Pinne and Web , cured by M. R.

HE tooke an handfull of Centumpedes , or Sowes , stamped and strained them with Ale , and gaue the patient to drinke thereof , three or foure mornings , and willed the patient to stop his nose and mouth , and to hang downe his head , and therewith hee was healed , as I was crediblie certified .

CHAP. XVII . A water for sore eyes , prooued by M. E.

A Gentlewoman with this water hath cured a very great number of sore eyes . Shee tooke an Egge , hard sodden , cut it in the midst , and tooke forth the yoalke , and put thereto as much white Copperose as a Nutte . Then shee closed it together , and wrapped it in redde Fennell , and laide it to steepe foure and twentie houres in Rose water , then she strained it hard thorow a cloath , and dropped it into the eyes , morning and euening ; it was held for a great secret .

Another maner or waie , to heale the Pinne and Webbe in the eyes .

TAke nine of the Wormes called Centumpedes , or Sowes , stampe and straine them , with the iuice of Woodbine , or Betonie , for three or foure mornings together warme : which being drunke , will consume the Webbe in the eye .

CHAP. XVIII . The staying of the bleeding at the nose , done by M. R.

TAke burnt Lome , M ij , sharpe vinegar , lb ss , mixe them well , and lay it betweene a linnen cloth : and binde it to the forehead cold , and in short space it will stint .

Another for the same . I. H.

A Man of fiftie yeares of age , had a great fluxe of bloud at the nosethrill , which had continued a long time , and could finde no remedie , till he vsed this order and medicine following . First his ring finger was bound hard with a thred , then was this cataplasme following , applyed to his forehead and temples .

Take burnt lome , made in powder , M vj , strong vineger , as much as will suffice , to make it in forme of a Cataplasme , to be applyed colde , thus in few houres the bloud stinted . Neuerthelesse he tooke morning and euening , the fume of Succinum album , at the mouth and nose : which staied the fluxe : and comforted the vitall and animall spirits . His diet was cold and drying , his drinke was water , or red wine , wherein was put Crocus martis .

Another kinde of curing the same , performed by D. B.

ONe bleeding at the nose a day and a night , was thus helped . Hee made a tent of lint , and dipped it in Inke , and put it into his nosethrils , and laide a defensatiue ouer his eyes and nose , made with Sanguis draconis , bole armoniacke , and a little vinegar .

Another way .

MAny haue beene cured , by applying vnto their cods , a linnen cloath wet in Vineger .

Another .

SOme haue had the bleeding stinted , by applying the herbe Peruinca vnto the nose .

Other waies to do the same .

CArduus benedictus brused , and put vp into the nosethrils , Note . stinteth the bleeding at the nose . The same it performeth in a wound .

The herbe Geranium , which hath a red stalke , being put into the nosethrils or wound , doth the same : verie often prooued .

In like maner , and to the same effect , worketh Crocus martis .

Also the bloud of a man dried , worketh after the same order : both for the staying of bloud at the nose , and in a wound .

CHAP. XIX . Spatting of bloud stayed , by I. H.

A Certaine woman spat bloud three or foure dayes in great quantitie , who was cured by drinking the decoction of mints in vineger .

Another for the same .

ALso fiue or sixe drops of Oleum Mastiche , dronke in Cinamon water , staieth the spatting of bloud .

CHAP. XX. The falling downe of the Vuula , and the inflamation of the Almonds , in such sort , that they could not swallow their meat , nor fetch their breath well , cured by W. T.

TAke white Amber groslie beaten ʒ j , and with a funnell take the fume thereof cast on a few coales , morning , noone , and night . Then take ℥ j of old leauen , and spred it plasterwise on a cloath , strew thereon a little Commin seed , and the powder of white Amber , and applie it halfe an hand breadth to the crowne of the head , the space of an whole day , then at night lay on another , and in short time it will take away the swelling , often prooued .

CHAP. XXI . The cure of the hicket , by W. B.

ONe that was diuers times grieuouslie troubled with the Hicquet , was cured , by applying a browne tost warme to his stomack : the toste was steeped in Triacle and Aquauitae .

Another .

DIuers haue beene cured thereof , by taking foure or fiue graines of Landanum nostrum , in wine or Malmsey .

CHAP. XXII . The falling sicknesse cured , by W. H.

A Certaine woman , being a Barbars wife in Bedfordshire , which was greeued therewith euery change of the Moone , was preserued , by taking each day three drops of Oleum Heraclei . with the extract of Peonie .

Another performed by I. H.

FIrst you shall purge them with the extract of Helleborus niger : the dose whereof is from eight graines to twelue , being before well corrected , and then drunke in some conuenient liquor or potion . That done , he gaue them morning and euening of this composition : the which the longer that they vse , the better will it be for them . ℞ essenciae Peoniae , conserue of Rosemarie flowres , of Betonie , ana q.v. mixe them together in forme of an electuarie : then adde thereto , for euery ℥ of that composition , of oleum cranij humam ℈ j , and ℈ ss of oile of Rosemarie flowers , and twelue grames of oleum vitrioli . Hereof let them take ℥ ss , at a time , either by it selfe , or with some conuenient liquor , broth , or potion . Also the nuke of the neck , must be anointed with Oleum castorei : when they do fall , you shall anoint their nosethrils with oleum succinum , for that will in short time recouer them againe . It will be also very expedient to vse those things that comfort the braine and the heart .

CHAP. XXIII . The cure of the Iaundies , by I. P.

A Yong maiden , much affected with them , was in this sort cured . She was twise purged with Aromatico , and as often with Panchimagogon . This done , shee felt her selfe verie much eased , saue onely in her yellow colour , which was thus also taken away . Shee tooke three or foure mornings ℥ iij , of the decoction of Goose dung , ℈ ij . of the extract of Centorie , which she drunke warme , and so was cured .

Another for the same , by W. H.

A Woman that had the yellow Iaundies ' , aboue two yeares together , was thus cured . First she tooke ʒ j , of Balsamum artificiale Leon. Fior. with a spoonfull of white wine in the morning : which caused her the next day , to be as yellow as Saffron , all her bodie ouer , yea her haire of her head , and the nailes of her hands , and feete , very strange to behold . The third daie , shee tooke the same againe , and in three times shee was perfectlie cured . This was at Carleton , fiue or sixe miles from Bedford . Certaine practitioners , haue found a great secret , in the salt called Lapilli vrinae , or Paracelsus his Rebisola , against the Iaundies , and all obstructions .

Another way , by the same Person W. H.

TAke Nucis Cupressi , Cassiae ligni , ana ℥ j , extract Centaurij , ℈ ij , mixe them , and drinke it in white wine warme : and they shall after the receit thereof , euacuate in their vrine , great store of yellowish choller , but by taking this medecine , twise or thrise , it will vade quite awaie , as hath beene often prooued . Remember , that before you take this medecine ( that it may worke with better effect ) you receiue a dose or two , of Aromatico Leonardo .

The cure of the Iaundies , with obstruction of the menstrues , performed by W. H.

A Yong Gentlewoman , eighteene yeares old , was greatlie greeued with the Iaundies and suppression of her naturall sicknesse : but was in this sort cured .

℞ water of Madder rootes , Sage , and Betonie , ana ℥ iiij , Spiritus Tartari , ℥ ij , oleum vitrioli , ℈ ij , mixe them , and drinke therof morning and euening two or three ℥ warme . Also you shall note , that she was purged once ( before shee tooke this drinke ) with Arom . Leonardo , and so was perfectlie cured , and had her courses againe , which before shee wanted seauen moneths and more .

CHAP. XXIIII . The healing and cure of great windinesse in the stomacke by I. H.

A Certaine Gentleman , who was afflicted with a windinesse in the stomack , that many times with extreame paine , he fell into a sound . In this miserie hee continued three yeares and more , but in this manner hee was holpen . First hee tooke Aromat . Leon. which euacuated vpward and downeward , the grose and viscous cause of this winde . After that hee had vsed this potion following fortie dayes together . He tooke euery morning and euening , Spiritus tartari , corrected with his Cristaline salt halfe a spoonefull , Aqua preseruans as much . This withdrew the cause , opened all obstructions in the bodie , so that in a moneth he remained perfectly cured .

CHAP. XXV . Cough of the lungs , cured by W. T. after this maner .

REcipe Aquae Marrubij , ℥ vj , sirrup of Iuiubes , ℥ iij , mixe them , and make thereof a Iulepe : whereof the patient tooke foure spoonfuls , with ʒ j of Balsamum sulfuris , euery foure howres till he was well .

Another cured by W. T. which had also a sore stitch in the side .

FIrst he tooke Aromat . Leon. and then tooke this potion following , for certaine dayes . ℞ Carduus Benedictus , Hypericon , Folefoote , a little Enula compana , make thereof a decoction with Ale , and he dranke euery morning ʒ j of Balsamum sulfuris , and a spoonfull of Aqua Balsami Fiorauante , morning and euening , till he was cured .

CHAP. XXVI . Shortnesse of breath , with a cough , remedied by M. R.

FIrst he was purged with Aromatico Leonardo , then he vsed this diet , with hote and drying meates , roste or sodden . Enula campana , Hisop , and Liquerice , were infused in his wine . Also he vsed euery morning , to drinke or eate in a rere Egge . ℈ ss of Balsamum sulfuris , and thereby was safelie and quicklie cured .

Another remedie for shortnesse of breath .

THe wormes called Centumpedes or Sowes , are of great vertue , to discharge the lungs , that are stuffed with grose fleame .

CHAP. XXVII . An approoued remedie to slaie vomiting , by M. R.

A Man of thirtie yeares old , was troubled a long time with sore vomiting , throwing vp presently whatsoeuer he ate or dranke , and was thus relieued . ℞ . Malmesey ℥ vj. Oleum vitrioli , vj. drops or more , mixe them together , and take thereof euery morning fasting , ℥ j , or there about , and in short time it will stay the vomite .

To staie vomiting of bloud .

TAke fiue or sixe drops of oile of Mastick , and drinke it in Cinamon water .

To stay vomiting , another waie .

A Pultus thus made , as followeth , and applyed to the stomach , staieth vomiting . Take Rie leauen , and mixe it with the iuice of mints , and a little vinegar , ouer the fire , in forme of a pultus , when you do applie it to the stomack , strew thereon the powder of Cloues , and so oft as it cooleth applie it warme . Also a Rie toste stieped in vinegar , is profitable for the stomack .

The oile of Wormwood ( that commeth by distillation ) being drunke with conuenient liquors , or potions , and the same compounded with other conuenient things , and applyed to the stomack , doth worke notable effect this way , and is good against manie other maladies .

CHAP. XXVIII . Vomiting of bloud , with a cruell fluxe of the bellie , staied by M. R.

A Man 45 yeares old , that had congeled bloud in his bodie , did vomite aboundance of bloud , and auoided downward a certaine blacke matter like vnto pitche . He had a great stitch in his side , without a feauer : and alwaies when he vomited , it was thought he would haue died , this man was by Gods helpe thus cured . First hee tooke this potion . Take the water of Nettle rootes ℥ viij , Oleum vitrioli , as much as will make it tart . He dranke thereof cold , which presently mitigated both the fluxes . Then vnto the stomack and throate , was applyed this pultus warme , both morning and euening , which wrought an excellent effect . ℞ . the crummes of Rie bread , M xij , Red wine or Aligant , strong Vinegar , ana q. s. boile them to the forme of a pultus . Then hee tooke at the mouth and nose , the sume of Succinum or Amber , which strengthened the vitall and animall spirits . His side was annointed with this ointment , which tooke away the pricking and paine . ℞ . Vnguent . de Althea , ℥ 4 , amigdalarum dulcium , ℥ j , mixe them , and therewith annoint the side , morning and euening . His diet was this , all his meate was boiled in Red wine , or Smithes water . His drinke was the decoction of Nettle rootes , or Red Wine , wherein Steele had beene quenched diuerse times .

Vomiting ioyned with a Feauer .

A Gentlewoman affected with these greefes , was in this manner comforted . ℞ . Aquae balsami , ʒ j , Aquae preseru . ʒ ij , oleum piperis , Graines vj , mixe them well with a good spoonfull of the sirupe of Quinces , and so she dranke it , at the beginning of the heate .

CHAP. XXIX . A great and sore plurisie cured , by M. R.

A Certaine man of xxiiij . yeares old was vexed with a most greeuous plurisie , with pricking , shooting , and a cough , with a continuall feauer , and inflammation of the tongue . First , there was good store of bloud taken from the liuer vaine , on that side where the paine was . Then were these sirups ( that do decoct and purge ) ministred vnto him . ℞ . Syrupi de liquericia , de Hysopo , acetosae ana ℥ j , Oximellitis squillitici , aceti squillitici , anaʒ iij , make thereof a loche , whereof in the morning he licked with a Liquorice stick , which caused him to spatte easilie , and tooke away the heate or burning of the tongue , being vsed with this decoction . ℞ . French Barlie , ℥ iij , Carduus Benedictus , M j , Roses , Violets , ana lb j , Licorice scraped , ʒ iij , Figs iij , Raisin , ℥ j ss , Sugar Candie , ℥ ij , boile them in xvi . lb. of water , till two pound be wasted , and so drinke it colde . Also his diet was light and thinne , as broth and drinke , &c.

Plurisie , with spatting of bloud , cured by M. R.

FIrst there was made this purging preparatiue . ℞ . Senaeʒ vj , Carduus Benedictus , M ss. Sugar , ℥ ss. Ginger , ℥ ss , laie them to infuse one night in warme whaie , made of Goates milke , lb j ss , whereof yee shall giue morning and euening , ℥ iiij warme : this purgeth gentlie , and causeth to spat easilie . Then three daies after , they must bleed well on the liuer vaine , and their drinke at meales , was the decoction of hysop , violets , liquerice , and raisins with sugar .

Plurisie , with inflammation of the tongue , and costiuenesse of the bodie . M. R.

FIrst they were purged with Aromatico , and then vsed this gargarisme . ℞ . Semperuiue , or howsleeke , M ij , boile them in a quart of water , till a third be wasted . Then straine it , and put thereto ℥ ij of wine vinegar , wherewith they gargarised warme oftentimes . Then they vsed Mel rosarum , which tooke away the blacknesse of the toung . Their diet was moist and cooling as followeth . ℞ . French Barlie ℥ ss , Figs vij . Raisens ℥ iiij , boile and straine them , and put thereto oleum vitrioli , q. s. to make it tart , and so drinke thereof .

Plurisie in a woman cured .

FIrst she was purged with Arom . Leonardo , then vnto her side there was applyed this vnguent , seauen or eight times a day , which tooke away her paine , ℞ . vnguenti de Althea , ℥ ij , oile of sweete Almonds , ℥ ss. mixe them together : the next morning shee was let bloud in the basilike vaine , on that side where her paine was . Her diet was the same that was spoken of before . After meate , shee vsed a Lochsanum sit for the purpose , and so in short time she was cured .

Another woman cured of the same disease , by M.R.

FIrst there was ministred vnto her this potion , ℞ . the water of Carduus benedictus , lb ss , Oleum vitrioli , q. s. to make it tarte like a Pomegranate . The next day she was let bloud in maner aforesaid , about ℥ x. After she had bled , she tooke this potion following , fiue daies together , morning and euening : which caused her to sweate well , and thereupon she was quicklie cured .

The Diaphoreticall decoction .

REcipe , Cardui Benedicti , M ij , liquorice scraped , ℥ iij , figs v. Raisens ℥ ij , sugar candie , ℥ i ss , boile them in a sufficient quantitie of water , and straine them to drinke .

A plurisie broken with a potion .

FOr the breaking of his Aposteme , there was ministred vnto him Aromatico Leonardo , with honied water . The next day , the basilicke vaine , 〈◊〉 the Pleuciticall side was opened . His drinke at dinner and supper was this decoction . Take Isope dried , M j , Violets , P ij , sixe Figs , liquerice scraped , ℥ ss , Raisens ℥ iiij , boile them in ix . pound of water till one pound be wasted , then straine this pectorall decoction , and vse it .

Another cured in this manner .

FIrst he tooke Aromatico Leon. and therevpon dranke the water of Carduus Benedictus . The next day , they let him bloud on the same side where the paine was . His diet was moist and cooling , and he dranke Barlie water , mixed with sirupe of Roses , and oleum vitrioli , and shortly after was cured .

CHAP. XXIX . An inward impostume , or bastard plurisie , cured by W. M.

A Man hauing an impostume in his side , which would haue turned to the plurisie , was thus cured . Take a good sweete Apple , and cut off the crowne , take out the core , and fill it with powder ' of Olibanum , binde on the crowne againe , and roste it vnder the embers , till it be soft . Then mixe with it three or foure drops of Oleum vitrioli , and let the patient eate it , and sweat thereon .

Also with the same medicine , at the same time , there was a boye helped , that had a plague sore on his neck .

Paine in the side with a cough , cured by W.T. after this manner .

REcipe , Floris Sulphuris , ʒ ij . the extract of Enula Campana , ʒ j , Ireos and Liquorice , ana ℥ j. honie , q. s. to make it in forme of an electuarie . Before it be made vp , put thereto , ℈ ss , of Oleum sulfuris , and vse it morning and euening .

CHAP. XXXI . Paine and winde in the bodie , cured by I. H.

A Certaine woman 28. yeares of age , being often troubled with a griping paine and winde in her bodie , was presently eased , by taking foure or fiue graines of Laudanum nostrum in Malmesey , with two or three drops of oile of Aniseeds . After this manner , diuerse persons haue beene cured . Prouided alwaies that the bodie be loose , else must it be mooued , either with some gentle clister or suppositarie .

The expelling of winde out of the bodie , by L. F.

THis course following , hath beene diuerse times prooued most effectuall , against winde in the stomack , and other parts of the bodie . First let them take a dose of Aromat . Leonardo . Then let them take morning and euening , halfe a dream of this composition , three or foure daies togeter , either in potion or pilles .

℞ . the essence of Gentian , ʒ ij , the essence of Ginger , oile of Aniseed , Fennell seed , ana ℈ ss , make thereof a masse , and keepe it to your vse .

CHAP. XXXII . The cure of the Dropsie , performed by W. T.

A Man of three and fortie yeares old ; troubled with the Dropsie , was in this manner cured . Take the rootes of blew Flower de Lilce , sliced , and steeped in vinegar , three or foure houres , and then dried , ℥ ss , the barke of Laurell rootes , so prepared , as much ; the leaues of Sena , in pouder , one spoonfull , Aniseed , and Ginger , anaʒ i , mixe them , and take of that pouder euerie morning , from the waight of foure pence , till it giue you foure stooles a daie , continue herein so long , as you shall thinke it good .

CHAP. XXXIII The killing and expelling of wormes in the stomacke or elsewhere , by I. H.

AN infinite number of people , both young and old , haue beene cured thereof , with this composition following . Take the seed of Carduus sanctus , Wormeseed , Dittanie , Semen Caulium , cornucerui vsti , coralline , vermium terrestrium , ana ℥ ss , mixe them in fine pouder , and giue thereof ʒ ss , either with honie , or sweete milke , in the morning and euening . Anoint also the stomack , and bellie downward , with this vnguent following , and applie a little vnto the nauell , with browne paper , and no doubt of it , within two or three daies , the patient shal be cured . For it doth not onely kill the wormes , but causeth them to come forth by siege , making the bellie soluble , so that they shall haue two or three stooles in a day . The cataplasme or vnguent is this . ℞ . Farinae lupinorum , Aloes , centauriae , myrrhae , theriacae optimae , ana ℥ ss , beat them into fine pouder , and make thereof an vnguent , with the iuice of peach leaues , and keepe it to your vse . Also two or three drops of Oleum vitrioli , being dronke with water of gramen , or such like , for three or foure daies , killeth wormes . Also ʒ ij , of Quintessencia solutiuo Phiorau . dronke with ℥ j , of sirupe of Roses , killeth the wormes , and expelleth them by siege .

CHAP. XXXIIII . A quartaine of long continuance , cured by L. F.

FIrst the patient was purged , with 12. graines of La petra Philosophale , Leon. Phiorau . mixed with ʒ ss of good Mithridate , the next day he tooke of this decoction warme , ℥ vj , and so continued 14 daies , morning and euening . ℞ . Chamepiteos lb j , white wine lb viij . white honie lb j , distill them with a gentle fire , till fiue pound be come forth . Then let it coole , and filter that which remained in the vessel , & mixe it with that which was distilled afore , keepe it in a glasse , close stopped , and vse it . Also the raines of the backe , was anointed euery night with Balsamum artific . Leon. Phior . and so he was well cured .

CHAP. XXXV . An approoued remedie against the pestilence , plurisie , and quartaine .

DIuers people haue beene cured of these foresaid diseases , by taking a dose of Turpetum Diaphoreticum , Paraceli , either with Amuletum Palmarij , or with some excellent good Mithridate , in the morning fasting , and sweating therevpon . Sometime it is giuen with other potions or compositions , according to the disease .

CHAP. XXXVI . The swelling of the spleene , in a melancholick person , cured by W. T.

A Certaine melancholie man , was much grieued in his milt , heart , and head : but he was thus cured . First he was twice purged , with ℈ j. of Panchimagogon , and one ℈ of the extract of Sena , mixed with sirupe or Roses , and two or three drops of oile of vitrioll . That done , he tooke a quart of posset Ale , made of white wine and Burnet , and dranke thereof , morning , noone , and night , a good draught , with halfe a spoonfull of Aqua Balsami Fiorauan . Also now and then , he tooke morning and euening , a toste of white bread , stieped in Aquam Preseruans , and within ten daies after , he purged againe , and so remained in good health .

CHAP. XXXVII . Franticke feauers , for want of sleepe , often cured by I. P.

MAny that were so greeuouslie vexed , with a burning feauer , that they could not sleepe , and were in maner frantick , haue taken fiue or sixe graines of Laudanum , with conserue of succorie flowres , and therewith were speedily deliuered out of their extremities .

Pestilent feauers , with great thirst cured , by I. H.

FIrst they were purged once or twise with Aromatico Leonardo : then was the stomack comforted with some pectorall potion . That being done , there was Barlie water made with raisons , licorice , and coole herbes , if you may haue them . Then straine it cleane , and put therein as much Oleum vitrioli as will make it tarte , like a Pomegranate , Drinke thereof when you are drie , for it comforteth nature , swageth heate and thirst wonderfullie , openeth all obstructions , and defendeth the bodie from putrified feauers . If they be greeued with the headache , you shall cause them to be let bloud vnder the toung , cutting those vaines ouerthwart , and they shall presently be cured .

CHAP. XXXVIII . Against poison , or the Pestilence , a diaphoreticall potion , by W. T.

REcipe Mirrhae , croci , ana ℥ ij , Amuleti Palmarij ℥ j , Spiritus vini lb j , Oleum piperis , Oleum gingiberis , anaʒ j , mixe them in a glasse , and giue thereof ℥ ss in old Sack at once , against the pestilence or poison .

CHAP. XXXIX . Signes of death in the Plague . W. K.

TAke a quick Frog , and lay it with the bellie next the sore : if the partie will escape , the Frog will burst , in a quarter of an houre . Then lay on another , and this you shall do , till no more do burst , for they draw forth the venome . I haue beene told that a dried tode will in better sort do the same . If none of the Frogs do burst , the partie will not escape , this hath bene often prooued .

CHAP. XL. Counsell , antidotes , and preseruatiues , against infectious aires , on the water , or land , by W. T.

YOu shall vse to chew , or hold in your mouth , a little of Essentia Angelicae . Also it would be verie profitable to drinke three or fowre droppes of the same fasting . Also Oleum Camphorae being dronke , effecteth the same . In like maner , aqua balsami Phiorauante , if it be dronke in the morning with wine , or Allome , preserueth a man from all poison and pestilent aires : and is a most singular remedie against surfets , or the pestilence . Also , if you be in any infected ship , or house , it were necessarie to weare a bag of Saffron vnder your arme pits to defend the heart .

Also it were very necessary , to drinke two or three drops , of the essence of saffron , for the same purpose .

Amuletum Palmarij , is also verie excellent , being taken in the morning fasting .

Dissolued pearle , eaten or dronke , defendeth the hart purifieth the bloud , and reuiueth the spirites aboue all other things . You may make it in lozinges , or drink it in any cordiall , in what quantitie you will .

CHAP. XLI . An inueterate Gonorrhaea , either in man or woman , oftentimes cured , by W. T.

MAny haue bene cured of this , and such like infirmities , with this composition following . Among the rest , one Gentleman in Buckinghamshire , who was vexed therewith , aboue seuen yeares continually .

A Gentlewoman also , was so greeuouslie afflicted with slux . albo , that she waxed lame , and went with a staffe : these were both cured in 12. dayes . But one thing must be remembred that if it come ex lue venerea , it were necessarie , first to be purged , and then to vse these pilles .

℞ . magisterij perlarum , ʒ j , Gumme Tragacanth , ʒ ss , fine bole Armeniack , terra sigillata vera , ana . ʒ j. Laudanum nostrum , ℈ j , make an hard masse , with Turpentine , and take thereof , ʒ ss , when you go to bed , vntill this quantitie be spent . In the meane time also , you shall annoint the reines of the backe , with this vnguent .

℞ . vnguentum album camphoratum , ℥ ij , saccarum Saturni , ʒ ij , misce , fiat vnguentum .

An other for the same . W. T.

First purge them with Aromatico Leonardo , once or twise , then let them take , morning and euening , halfe a dramme of the pilles following : and annoint the reines of the backe , with the foresaid vnguent .

℞ . Symphyti , crassulae , ana ʒ ij . Magisterij perlarum , dissolued corall , anaʒ j , Laudani nostri , ℈ j , nucis moschatae , numero ij , boli Armen . terrae sigillatae verae sem. papau , albi , Tragacanth . ana ʒ ij , make them vp in a masse , with Turpentine and vse them in manner aforesayd .

An electuarie against Gonorrhaea , by W. T.

A Certaine man , being troubled with a stinking Gonorrhaea , was in this order cured . First he was purged with Aromatico Leonardo : the next day , he tooke a pill or two , of Venice Turpentine , washed in plantaine water , That done , he vsed to eate morning and euening , the quantitie of an hazell nut , of this electuarie , vntill he was helped which was not long after .

Take the kernels of hazell nuttes , blaunched , ℥ iiij , magisterij perlarum , laudani nostri , ana ℈ j , terrae sigillatae , boli , veri , sanginnis draconis in graine , ana ℈ ij , Seminis Plautaginis , rasurae Eboris , ana ℈ j , nucis moschatae . 3. or 4. Cinamomi , ʒ j , Saccari , ℥ iij. mixe them well together , and vse it . Also in the meane time , he annointed the raines with the foresaid vnguent .

CHAP. XLII . The immoderate sluxe menstruall , suppressed or stared , by W. T.

A Certaine woman , being greeuouslie weakened with that disease , and hauing great heate and paine in her bodie , was thus cured . Take the rootes of Orpine , and comferie , thinne sliced , Clarey q. v. boile them with a chicken , and with that broth make Almond milke , and to euerie handfull of Almondes , adde one ℈ of Laudanum nostrum , Grinde them well together , and drinke thereof morning and euening . Also you shall anoint the raines and greeued parts , with the vnguent mentioned in the Chapter aforegoing .

Another against the same .

I Was informed , that the powder of a land Frog , bound about the womans neck , doth stay the foresaid fluxe .

CHAP. XLIII . A Fluxe stopped by G. F.

DIssolue Baie salt in Malmesey , and therewith wash the soles of your feete , and in three or foure dayes it will staie the Fluxe . Diuerse Souldiars in the warres haue beene cured thereof , by setting their fundament in warme Horse dung . Also the pouder of red Roses , dronke in Red wine , is verie profitable for the stopping of the Fluxe .

Bloudie Fluxe of long continuance , cured by W. T.

REcipe , conserue of red Roses , Marmilade of quinces , electuarie of Sulphur , of Leon. Fiorau . his description , ana ℥ ij , Amuletum Palmarij , ℥ ss , essentiae croci , Laudanum nostrum , ana ℈ ss , aquae preseruantis , ℥ ss , oleum vitrioli , & sulfuris , ana ℈ ss , mixe them , and take thereof , ʒ j , morning and euening .

CHAP. XLIIII . The cure of the Hemerrhoides or Piles , performed by I. H. And many other .

TAke Mullen , and frie it with Butter , and therewith annoint the part diuers times .

The oile of Egges is a notable remedie , to withdrawe the said infirmitie .

Balsamum sulfuris , anointed vpon them , doth with great speed and good successe , cure them : this also hath beene oftentimes prooued very excellent .

If they be anointed with Oleum Tartari faetens , it drieth them vp in short time . But first it were necessarie , to purge the bodie of the melancholike originall of that disease , both by vomit and siege .

Some vse to take them away , by applying a caustick vnto them .

The cure of Ficus in ano , ex lue venerea , performed by I. P.

MAny haue beene sore troubled with warts or blathers in the fundament , which haue in verie short time beene cured , by anointing them with Balsamum Tartari faetens . Among other men , there was a strong lustie fellow fiftie yeares old , of complexion melancholike , which was beastly beraied with the Pockes , about whose fundament , or Longanon , there remained 14 or 12 growing , whereof some were so big as a little sigge , all of them did runne or yeeld , a lothsome yellow sanies or matter . This man was cured , with Balsamum Tartari foetens : without any payne to him and the warts were so dried , that they were pulled of , with a payre of mullets : after which he remained whole . This man was healed in Bedfordshire .

CHAP. XLV . The prouoking of menstrues , by I. H.

BY this composition following , many more then it is here requisite to speake of , haue had their menstrues prouoked , and many other obstructions opened : especially if it be giuen with brothes , liquors , or medicaments , appropriate thereunto .

℞ extractionem Chamomillae , Calendulae , Gentianae , Briomae , Chamepitcos , Paeoniae , Centaurij , Iuniperi , Genistae , Sabinae , Spicaenardi , Rutae , Melissae , Chelidoniae , Philipendulae , Matricariae , anaʒ j. Essentiae Zedoariae , Croci , anaʒ ss , Mirabolanorum , Castorei , ana ℥ ss , mixe them , and keepe it close . The dose is from ℈ j , to ʒ j , vpon extremitie , either in pilles or conuenient electuaries . It must be ministred foure or fiue dayes before the new Moone , and as manie after , with the infusion of Sena , or in sirupe of roses , for the intent aboue named .

To prouoke menstrues , in melancholike people . W. H.

TAke of the extract of Helleborus niger , fiue graynes , Panchimagogon 15. graynes , make it into three small pilles , and annoint the pilles , with Oleum anisi , and thereof take once or twise . After that take this composition following .

Take of the Essence of Gentian , Sabinae , Angelica , ana ʒ j , Essencia Croci , ℈ j , Castorei ℈ ss , mixe them , and make them vp in forme of pilles , and take thereof ech night , when you go to bed , ℈ j , either in pilles , or dissolued in some conuenient liquor , about the foresaid time of the Moone . A verie melancholike maiden , was cured in this manner .

CHAP. XLVI . Suffocation and paynes of the Matrix , with retention of menstrues , cured , by I. P.

REcipe extract . Brioniae , ʒ j ss , the leaues of Sena , ℥ ss , ginger , ℈ j , Cinamon , ʒ j , suger , ℥ j , lay them to infuse one night , in a pint of warme whay , made of goats milke . Then strayne it , and drinke thereof three mornings warme , about the new Moone ; keeping a warme and drying diet , your wine must be infused with rosemarie flowres .

Another that hath cured , the rising of the mother , by R. C.

REcipe the flowres or buds of a walnut tree , in May , giue the patients as much thereof to drinke , as wil lye on a groat , and with two or three doses they shall be cured .

Also if you giue . ℈ j , of oleum succinum album , in wine , it will presently cure the same disease , a thing oftentimes proued with good successe .

CHAP. XLVII . To prouoke vrine , and to cause the Iaundies to flow . W. K.

THe powder of earth wormes , dronke with white wine , pouoketh vrine and cureth the Iaundies and Tertians .

Also gray sope , ℥ ij . bay salt , finely beaten , ℥ j , mixe them , and therewith annoint the nauell , and bellie .

Also Castile Sope being drunke , with warme wine , prouoketh Vrine .

Also , if you shall applie quick earth-wormes , vpon a whit blow , called Panaricium ( of some Panaricies ) they will cure the same .

CHAP. XLVII . To prouoke Vrine , and to heale other obstructions , a most excellent , and procued receit , by I. H. and many other .

THis composition of artificiall salts , breaketh , and ( after a sort ) consumeth all tartarous diseases , as hath beene verie often and trulie experimented by diuerse and sundrie persons : yea it preuaileth much against the Gowte , being taken with potions , electuaries , and sirrups , appropriate vnto the particular ministrations .

℞ the salt of Radish , of Eringus , Beane stalkes , Broome , Alizanders , Iuniper , Ashe , Aniseed , Fennell , Camomill , Wormwood , Vrine , Tartar Christalline , ana , mixe them in a warme morter , and keepe it close , and in a drie place , for in the aire and moisture it will quickly resolue . The dose heereof , is from halfe a scruple , to an whole scruple , and may be verie safelie administred , without perill , to any age or sexe : vpon good occasions , and at times conuenient , after that the bodie it prepared for the same purpose .

The end of the second part of this Collection .
A SVPPLEMENT , OR ADDITION , VNTO THE FORMER COLLECTION .

This Appendix or Addition , containeth both Philosophicall discourses , of the causes and cures , of diuers and sundrie diseases : as also many pithie discourses , of the vertues and vse , of many vegetables , animals , &c. culled and translated , out of the Phisickes and Chirurgerie , of Sr. Leonardo Fiorauante , and left to passe sorth in Print , with this Collection .

CHAP. I. Of payne in the head .

THe paine in the head , is an infirmitie , whose cause vntill this time hath not beene sufficiently knowen : as by mine owne experience I shall proue vnto you .

All or the most part of Phisicions , in the world , do hold this position , that payne in the head , is no other thing , then vapors arising from the stomacke : and ascend vnto the head , which do offend membrana , whereupon ensueth payne . Herein they speake some part of the truth . But ( in my iudgement ) they are not yet come perfectly , to know all the cause of this infirmitie . For I see that in the cures , which these Theorickes wold performe , it falleth not out , according to their expectation and desire , for that they know not the whole or the principall cause of the maladie , therefore what certaine medecine can they finde out to cure the infirmitie ? They may perchance ( as the blind man hits the crow ) helpe , they know not what , which thing I speake not , to backbite or iniurie any of them : but to tell them of loue that I beare to them and others , the whole and true cause of that , whereof heretofore they haue bene ignoraunt . The first cause is putrified bloud , in Leonichie , the second is , the vapors that ascend from the stomacke and offend the head : the third is , the humiditie or moisture , betweene the skinne and the flesh . So that the causes are three , and the remedies as many , to dissolue the antecedent causes . I haue now shewed thee , the originall and roote of the payne in the head ; about which thou shalt neuer more neede to beate thy head , or breake thy braines , either in seeking the Aphorismes of Hypocrates , the Commentarie of Galene , or the authoritie of Auicene : for in these foure or few wordes I haue said all . Now of the cure of this disease , as I haue experimented the same an infinite sort of times in my life : which way soeuer the cause commeth , worke thou after this manner , and thou shalt neuer sustaine blame , or discredit .

When the payne in the head is confirmed , and that thou canst finde no helpe , by common Theorick or Practike , do these things following . First let them bloud on Leonichie , cutting it ouerthwart , and let the patient spat as much as he can . Then the next morning , let them take our Aromatico fasting . The next day let the head be shauen , and lay thereon an attractiue plaister , drawing out the humiditie : whereof I haue made mention in my Caprici medicinale . In the end , cause them to neese , and hereby all the payne in the head will cease .

CHAP. II. Of the Catarrhe , and rume in the head .

THe Catarrhe , is a moist vapor , which assaulteth the head , and afterward falleth downe agayne , into the stomacke : where it ingrosseth and corrupteth . This moisture , hath his beginning of the moisture of the lungs , and vntill such time , as the lungs be discharged thereof , the Catarrhe will continue in his force . This infirmitie raigneth more in flegmaticke , and melancholike bodies , then in any of other constitutions . Such as are troubled with it , are not long liued , because their lungs consume , by little and little , and thereupon they are troubled with the Ptisicke : and consequently they perish , if they be not quickly releeued . I will now shew thee a rare secret to cure the same .

Take Pulmonaria and Sena , that is fresh , and new ; infuse them in wine and water , ouer a small or gentle fire , till the wine haue drawne out the vertue . Then straine it , and put thereunto our Quintaessence , & keepe it close in a glasse , let the patient drinke thereof euery morning ℥ iij , luke warme , for twentie dayes together : let him eate good nourishing meates , for they agree well with this disease . If the patient be not too farre spent , you shall see your cure performed in short time . In the meane while , if the patient be weake , you shall giue him new layd egges , and good white wine . If the humiditie be perceiued , not to be quite expelled and euacuated , then giue him our Aromatico : afterward comfort him agayne , with restoratiues and cordials , to make him strong , and no doubt by the helpe of God he shall be cured . This methode , of curing this infirmitie , differeth from the common course that Phisitians take , which would cure it , with diet , bleeding , and mollifying liniments , and causing them to spat , and such like , which are meanes rather to augment the Catarrhe , then to diminish the same .

The second course , to cure the descension : that commeth from the head to the stomacke .

VSe these fiue things if you will cure this disease : first our Electuario Angelica , 2 Quintaessence solutiue , 3 our pillulae pro descenso , 4 Vnguents for the stomacke and head , 5 our Quintaessence vegetable . The electuarie clenseth the head and stomacke , the Quintaessence solutiue euacuateth the body , the pilles take away the cause of the descension : the vnguents drie , and the vegetable Quintaessence preserueth the body from all ill and noisome infirmities . The Electuarie must be taken first in the morning : of the Quintaessence solutiue , you must take a spoonfull , in the morning , in a little broth and suger keeping a reasonable good diet : and do this foure or six dayes . Then take the pilles in the euening , and in the meane time , annoint the head and stomacke , with Oleum cerae , and drinke euery morning , a little of our Quintaessence , which if you do vse continually ( by the blessing of God vpon it ) there is no doubt , but the body shall be free from many troublesome maladies .

There was a certaine woman , of the age of 58. yeares , who being greatly troubled , with a Catarrhe : was cured by the vse of our Aqua preseruans , morning and euening , and by annointing the stomacke with balsamo .

One that was affected with a Catarrhe , and a stitch in the side , was thus cured . He tooke our Aromatico twise . Then he tooke euery morning a spoonfull of our Quintaessence solutiue , with the broth of a capon for seuen or eight dayes together : and euery night when he went to bed , he annointed his stomacke , with oleum incompostibile , and thereby was soone after cured .

A woman that had great payne in her head and stomack , and had her menstrues stopped ; with losse of her appetite , was thus helped .

First she tooke two doses of our Pillulae Angelica , that done she tooke euery morning , a spoonfull of Quintaessentia solurtuo , with broth and suger , for fiue or sixe mornings together . After that , she tooke euery morning , one spoonfull of our Aqua preseruans : whereupon in short time after she was cured .

A contusion in the head .

A Certaine man , had a great fall from an horse , wherewith he bruised his head most greeuously , who was cured in foure dayes ; by annointing the place , with Oleum benedictum nostrum .

The taking away , or healing of the white scall .

THis noysome maladie , is perfectly cured , by purging the patients with our Aromatico , and annointing the head with our Oleum Philosophorum .

Also the Artificiall balsame of our description : doth the like , and Oleum benedictum nostrum effecteth the same .

Payne in the eyes with great dimnesse of sight .

A Certaine man that had great payne in his eyes , and was almost blind , recouered his sight ; by letting bloud , vnder the toung . The next day he tooke Aromatico once : after that he vsed our Quintaessence solutiue , seuen or eight dayes together , and euery night he annointed his stomacke , with Oleum cerae rectified : then was dropped into his eyes , our Quintaessence for the eyes , and thereof was he well cured .

An vnguent for sore eyes .

TAke rose water , fenell , and cufrage water , ana , put therein a small quantitie of Verdi grece : & boile it a little on the fire . Then let it settle , till it be cleare , and powre it of . With this water , see that you wash Anxungia porcinae seuen or eight times : and of that , put a little into the eye , when ye go to bed .

To cure or stay the spatting of bloud .

ONe that spat bloud , was cured in ten dayes , by drinking the liquour of honie , morning and euening . An other was healed by drinking the decoction of mint in vineger , another by drinking of Crocus martis .

The description and cure of the Squinancie .

THis disease , is a windie moisture , and a suffocation of bloud , as you may see by experience , that such as are possessed therewith , haue a great alteration , or many chaunges of feuers ; with a swelling in the throte : and many times if it be not quickly holpen , it will choke them , and this is the cure thereof . You shall giue them ʒ j , of the powder of a wild Bores tooth , with ℥ iij , of oyle of linseede , and forthwith by the helpe of God they shal be greatly eased .

The description and manifold cures , of the disease called Scrophulae , or for unculi , which some do call waxing kernels , but rather the kings euill .

THe Scrophulae or waxing kernels ( so called of some ) which vse to come in the throte , or other partes of the bodies , of young children , do arise and are caused , of great quantitie of melancholike humors , because that doth for the most part raigne in persons , that are weake of complexion . For you may easily see that such as are vexed with that infirmitie : are not very quicke spirited . These Scrophulae , are a long time ere they will come to suppuration : and before they breake , and when they are broken , they cause excessiue payne , and are hard to be cured . For all infirmities that come of melancholie , are troublesome to cure or resolue , as you may see in the quartaine and such like . But here I will shew thee a secret , to cure these Scrophulae . First you must remoue the cause , and then cure the effectes : for otherwise it were impossible to cure them with outward medecines . This melancholie is purged , with our sirupe against melancholie , which you must vse eight or ten dayes . The dose is about ℥ 4 cold . That done giue them our Aromatico , which clenseth the head , and stomacke , and purifieth the bloud . As touching locall medicines , to breake it , you shall lay thereon our caus● 〈◊〉 24. houres : which mortifieth and drieth , for it will dra●… a great deale of moisture . After this , annoint it with ●… agno licore , vntill the escare be fallen out : and when it is mundified , applie thereon the cerote of Gualtifredo di Medi , & vse no other medecine , for it will incarnate , and cicatrise , without scare .

Another cure for Scrophulae .

A Certaine young boy of 14. yeares , of complexion cholericke , and melancholicke , who had Scrophulae in his throte , on both the sides , was cured thus . The first medecine that he tooke , was the infusion of Rhabarb , with the trochiskes of Agarick , and acetum squilliticum , and water of maiden haire , mixed together , which he vsed by the space of ten dayes . Then was laied vpon the Scrophulae , a plaister of cerote magistrale with Cantarides : which drew forth the malignitie of the vlcer , and great store of Sames , being applied for 15. dayes together . This done , I gaue him the decoction of Salsa parilla , with a good diet , for twentie dayes together . Then I applied vnto the sore a cerote of Gualtifredo di Medi , which in a short time cured him , that had bene vexed with them foure yeares before .

Another for the same .

ANother which was a maide of 13. yeares of age , was vexed with Scrophulae in her throte , which was also in this manner cured . First I gaue her the extract of Elleborus niger , with mel rosarum ; which doth very effectually purge the melancholicke humor . That done , I gaue her our sirupe against the melancholick humor , for eight or ten dayes together : and applied vnto the sores an vnguent of Lytarge , boiled with the powder of Scrophularia : thus was she in short time cured .

Another against Scrophulae .

REcipe Verdigreee , Pelitorie of Spayne , docke roote , the iuice of leekes , of the herbe Scrophularia , ana , mixe them , and lay on lint , and applie it vnto the Scrophulae , but take some care thereof .

CHAP. IIII. Of Panaricium , or Panaricies , called the whit blow .

THis greeuous and intollerable maladie , ( as those know well that haue felt them ) commeth on the end of the finger ; and is an infirmitie , bred in the liuer , whereof nature being willing to discharge her selfe , sendeth it to the extreme parts of the fingers : and most commonly it commeth to the finger next the thombe , but seldome in the other . The reason or cause whereof is hidden , saue that we may coniecture ( as we haue said before ) an accident in the liuer , which nature sendeth forth vnto those parts to ease her selfe . When it commeth to the end of the singer , that it can go no further ; it causeth a sharpe and excessiue payne : and the accident comming vnto that place , not hauing passage , is so hote , that in short time it putrifieth the sinewes , muscles , and cartilages , and in the end rotteth both flesh and bone . The secret of this griefe , is not commonly knowne , of the most Surgeons : who with all their learning , cannot deuise to cure it , as it ought to be cured . The most part of such , as haue that infirmitie , lose their finger : but if thou wilt quickly helpe them , follow this methode .

First let them bleed on the liuer veyne : then let them be well purged . Afterward dresse the finger , with oleum sulfuris : which will cause some paine , neuerthelesse ( to haue some ease ) you must abide it . The next day dresse it with Magno licore , vntill it be whole , which will be in short time , as I haue often proued .

CHAP. V. Of greeuotu vlcers , in womens breasts .

FIrst they must be touched with oleum sulfuris : then make this vnguent . Take of the yolkes of egges , ℥ ij , turpentine , butter , barlie flowre , honie of roses , ana ℥ ss: incorporate them all in a morter , and therewith dresse them , vntill they be whole . But if they come of any kinde , or spice of the pocks , this vnguent will be to very small purpose . But then shall you dresse them , with our Vnguento magno : which is appropriate vnto the disease , and looke that you purge them with our Aromatico .

CHAP. VI. Of the disease called Asthma , and the cure thereof .

THis disease , which is called the Ptisicke , is a certaine infirmitie , contained in the lungs , which doth harden and drie them in such manner , that such as are troubled therewith , cannot fetch their breath . It proceedeth of adustion of the bloud , that cannot runne in the veynes : and so the lungs lacking sustenance , worketh that effect . This disease is cured foure manner of wayes . First you shall let them bloud vnder the toung cutting , those veynes ouerthwart , and suck them as much as they can : for it euacuateth and openeth the opilation of the bloud , and easeth the lungs of all that euill matter which offendeth . Secondly you shall giue them a dose of Aromatico , which euacuateth the stomacke , of all euill qualities , that offend the lungs . The third is , to let them eate for a moneth together , euery morning ℥ j , of our Electuario de Althea . The fourth , to annoint the stomacke , euery night with Magno licore . But euery ten dayes , you must take a dose of our Electuario Angelica , whereby thou shalt helpe them quickly . You must also keepe a sober diet : refraining fish , porke , slimie things , spice , baked meates , cheese and such like , which nourish grosly , and do infect the bloud .

CHAP. VII . To know the Dropsie confirmed in a man the cure whereof , is shewed in the xxxij . Chapter of the second part of the Collection .

THere are three signes or tokens , of a confirmed Dropsie . First looke whether the toung be white and cold : then , whether the yard be shronke into the bellie , and lastly if there do any veines appeare , on the bellie . If you perceiue these , they are infallible declarations of a confirmed Dropsie .

CHAP. VIII . An excellent remedie , against the Wormes .

YOu shall giue the patient ʒ ij , of our Vnguento magno , to drinke with Mel rosarum , three mornings together ; annoint the nosethrilles therewith , and in three dayes , they will be expelled were they neuer so many .

CHAP. IX . Of the hardnesse of the milt , and the cure thereof .

THe splene or milt is hardned , by reason of superfluous humiditie , that it taketh from the liuer , and lungs . Therefore if you will helpe this infirmitie , it were necessarie , to vse medecines abstersiue , and drying , which thou shalt do thus . First giue them our Aromatico , then let them vse this Electuarie , which is of maruailous vertue in that operation . Take Crocus Martis , Scolopendria , ana ℥ j , Spiknard , lapis lazuli , ana ℈ ij , Cinamon , ℥ ss , mixe them , and make an Electuarie thereof with purified hony , and take thereof euery morning one spoonfull , and euery night , ( two houres before supper ) an other spoonfull , and annoint the outward part part , where the greefe is , with our Balsomo artific . and in short time , the disease shall be cured .

Another remedie , very effectuall , for the former disease .

LEt them bloud on the two veynes , vnder the toung . That done , mixe mustard seede with the vrine of a boy , and lay it betweene two clothes : and applie it to the part affected , one night , and then ( if thou feele not good ease ) vse it agayne till the disease be gone . Also the decoction of oke , helpeth the swelling of the milt .

CHAP. X. Of the Gonorrhaea , or running of the raynes , and the cure .

THis disease , is a corruption , caused of the superfluous vse of women , that are infected therewith : for such men as haue knowledge of them , they receiue the said corruption which afterward commeth forth of the yard , with great payne and difficultie in making water ; and moreouer in the night , when that part is erected , it causeth great torment : which for fifteen or twentie dayes , causeth extreme payne . This is the beginning of the French pocks , a fit sawce for that sweet sinne of Lecherie . It bringeth most commonly payne in the interiour partes , or payne in the raynes , armes , and legges : in so much that in fine , it commeth to that fowle disease . For such as haue this Gonorrhaea , neuer suspecting or fearing the afterclaps , suffer their disease , to grow on further and further till their cure will very hardly or neuer be accomplished . Therefore I wish euery man , to seeke helpe in time , least by letting it passe ; in the end , it turne to his destruction . The cure is as followeth .

First you shall giue them our Aromatico , once in white wine . Then morning and euening , for seuen or eight dayes , vse this potion following : annointing also the raynes , and those parts , with our Aqua saetida , being cold , and in short time they shal be healed .

℞ . the whites of soure or fiue new layd egges , ℥ ij of fine sugar , ℥ iij of rose water mixe them well , and drinke it morning and euening . This is a rare secret , and often proued , the drinke must be dronke cold .

CHAP. XI . Of the Hemerhoides , and their cure .

THe Hemerhoides , are an alteration in the Hemerhoidall veynes , caused of a corrupt and putrified humor , whereof nature being willing to discharge her selfe , sendeth forth by those veynes vnto the extreme or outward parts , where it cannot passe through , and causeth the alteration and inflation that is called the Hemerhoides . This corruption and putrifaction , is caused of the euill qualitie of the liuer , which corrupteth the bloud , and is the cause of all this inconuenience . Commonly the originall and beginning thereof , is caused of the pocks , a thing that must be considered of in the cure . Now for the cure , it were necessarie to helpe the liuer , to purifie the bloud , to alter the Hemerhoides , and to discharge nature of that impediment . First therefore , giue them our Electuario Angelica , the next day , they shall take our Sirupo solutino , whereof they shall take fiue or sixe doses . Then let them annoint the Hemerhoides , with our Caustike , once or twise , and they shall soone after be cured .

Of the diuers sortes , and diuers effectes of the Hemerhoides , and their cure .

BY reason of this disease , that commeth alwayes at the end of Intestino , or Longanon , some haue maruailous payne about the fundament , some burne wonderfully , and others do scald : which commeth , because of the good or bad qualities in some , more then in other some , as experience sheweth . For ( as I said ) some haue such a burning , that they can take no rest , some haue such payne , as they cannot sit , some haue it so scalding hote , that it is intollerable . Though this infirmitie is more hurtfull in one complexion , then in an other , and the cure hard : yet you shall cure them in this manner . First giue them Aromatico , then purge the body fiue or six times , with our Sirupo solutiuo . Then giue him our fume at the lower parts , three or foure times , and then annoint the parts with our Balsamo artisic . of that will drie , and take away the payne altogether , and the patient shall be surely healed .

There are diuers kinds of Hemerhoides , but two in principall . The one sort is in the fundament , and causeth great payne when they go to the stoole . The other sort commeth forth of the fundament , and are not so paynfull as the first . To cure those within the fundament , you shall giue the patient eight or ten dayes together , our Sirupo magistrale warme , then let them take our Aromatico , once , and vse clisters , wherein is put halfe an ounce of Aqua reale Phiorauante at a time , and so thou shalt helpe them . The best way for those that are come forth , is to make incision , or to make a little hole in them , that the bloud ( which is putrified ) may come forth , and so by euacuation thou shalt helpe them . Also you shall vnderstand , that vomiting is very necessarie in the cure of both sortes , because it openeth the veynes . Also Oleum ouorum , doth ease the payne of the Hemerhoides very greatly : so doth the oyle of figges , if you annoint them therewith . The tooth of an horsefish bein gworne in a ring on the finger after the body is purged taketh them away by a secret and hidden qualitie , a thing proued more then an hundred times .

CHAP. XII . Of the cure of such , as were troubled with suffocation of the Matrix .

A Certaine woman , affected therewith hauing much paine & greefe , in her stomacke , was cured , by taking a dose of our Electuario Angelica . Then she vsed our sirupe against paynes of the mother , eight or ten dayes , and annointed her stomacke , with Magno licore euery night .

A certaine young woman , afflicted in manner aforesaid , wanted also her naturall sicknesse , and began to loose her naturall heate : so that nature could not digest , the superfluous matter in her body , was thus helped . First she tooke our Electuario Angelica , and euery night , annointed her stomacke , nosethrilles , and pulses , with Magno licore , and euery morning dronke of our Quintaessence , and so was cured .

CHAP. XIII . To cure a rupture in the beginning .

IN euery ten dayes once , giue them our Aromatico , and euery morning fasting giue them ℥ j , of white Tartar , in water or wine ; and two houres before supper , you shall take the like : Let your bread be rye , also you must weare a trusse fit for that purpose , and vse this remedie following . Take of the spirite of wine ℥ xij , frankincense Olibanum , mastiche sarcocolla , ana ℥ ss , infuse them in the said Aqua vitae , and therewith wash the rupture twise a day , then presently cast thereon , the powder of Bislingua , and the herbe Balsamina , and lay thereon a cloth , wet in the said water , and bind on the trusse so hard , as he may possiblie abide it ; and hereby shalt thou heale any great rupture in an hundred dayes , but see that you keepe a diet accordingly .

Another for the same .

TAke very stiffe and thicke paper well gummed , chew it in thy mouth till it be soft : then lay it vpon the rupture , and weare thereon a trusse fit for the purpose .

Some vse to steepe the paper in lye , and wring the same out till it be drie , and applie it to the rupture , chaunging it once in 24. houres .

CHAP. XIIII . Of retention of Vrine , and the cure thereof .

THe retention of vrine , ariseth of many causes , one is grauel , that stoppeth the conduits , where it should passe , an other is the want or weaknesse of the vertue expulsiue ; so that nature cannot expell ; an other is a carnositie , which is an alteration caused of corrupt and putrified humors , which do so restraine the powres , and vrine , that it cannot passe . There is another , and that is viscositie of the reynes , so grosse , that it hindreth the vrine from passing . Another cause , which is too too common , is the Gonorrhaea , when it chaungeth into Stranguria , that it is a stopping or choking of the conduites , that carrie the veyne to the bladder . All these foresaid causes , proceede of one originall , euen of the distemperature of nature , whereof if you aske the reason , you shall vnderstand , that it ariseth of that filthy beginning , the French pocks . That which moueth me to beleeue it , is the obseruation thereof diuers and sundry times , for I haue cured many that were infected with the pockes , which were troubled , some with Carnosity ( before spoken of ) some with grauell , some with debilitie of the vertue expulsiue , some with Gonorrhaea ; all which when I had cured of the pockes : the other distemperatures were therewith also cured . For that disease , is the cause of twentie mischiefes , and the reason , why many Phisitians , make a long cure of the former distemperatures , is for that they know not the mayne and principall cause of them . But now I will shew thee a true and excellent manner of curing the retention of vrine , which way soeuer it commeth .

First giue them a dose of Aromatico , then giue vnto them our Syrupo solutiuo , eight or ten dayes , but in any wise keepe no straight diet , but a good gouernement as you do most commonly vse : and eate such meate as pleaseth thy stomacke best : cause them also to sweate , and in short time , thou shalt thoroughly cure them .

CHAP. XV. A most excellent remedie to cure the difficultie of vrine .

THe difficultie or retention of vrine , caused diuers wayes , as of grauell , viscositie , exulceration , &c. is in this sort very well and safely cured . When the cause of this difficultie of vrine , is in the reynes or kidneies ; so that it be not a stone in the kidneies : or some great store of grauell , see that thou worke thus .

℞ . Rognoni of a male hare , boile it in good wine , when it is well boiled , stampe it small , and passe it thorough a strainer with the said liquor wherein it was boiled . Remember that when you boile it , there must not remaine much liquor in the vessell . Then take the said matter , that you strained , and put thereto as much purified honie , and boyle it on a soft fire , vntill it come to the forme of an Electuarie . When it is boiled , put thereunto , for euerie pound of that Electuarie , these things following , made into fine powder , of Lignum aloes , of Cinamon , ana ℈ j , cloues , saffron , ana ℈ j , muske , graines foure , Aquae rosarum ℥ j , our Quintaessence ℥ i ss. Incorporate these well together , while it is warme , and keepe it in a glasse , close stopped . And when you will vse it , you must first take a dose of our Electuario Angelica , and while you vse the Electuarie , remember to annoint the reynes , with our Aqua faetida , when you go to bed . Of the Electuarie you must take ℥ j , in the morning , and fast thereon foure houres , and vse some exercise , and in short time , thou shalt see a maruailous good worke performed . For the reynes will be strengthned , the viscositie will be resolued , the powres will be opened , and the vrine will be expelled , and clensed , all which are effectes , necessarie for him to regard , that will with honestie and credite , helpe the former maladie .

Another often proued .

If thou wilt presently helpe one , that cannot make water , by reason of wind , viscositie , or other greeuous cause , vexing the partie : annoint their reynes , and all the priuie partes , with our Balsamo Artificiato , and keepe them verie warme , and forthwith they shall make water , to their great satisfaction .

Retention of the Vrine , with stitch in the side .

ONe was in verie short time cured of these infirmities , after he had taken our Aromatico : and annointed him , in manner aboue specified , with our Balsamo Artificiato .

CHAP. XVI . The swelling of the legge , and foote , cured in manner following .

FIrst the patient tooke one dose of Aromatico , then he vsed our Quintaessence solutiue , three or foure mornings together , in a little broth . That done , he dronke euerie morning , a little of our Quintaessence vegetabile , fasting , and euerie night , he annointed his legge , with Oleum Philosophorum nostrum . Also now and then he tooke a dose of Pillulae Angelica , to keepe the body soluble , he kept a reasonable good diet , he vsed not much walking , so that verie shortly after he was well cured .

CHAP. XVII . Of Chilblaines and their cures .

YOu shall vnderstand , that Chilblaines ( as we terme them ) are caused of no other thing , then of humors dried , and restrained in our bodies . For in the winter , when it is cold , the pores do shut so close together , that the humor cannot passe , or come forth , neither by sweat , nor other exhalation or expiration . For that cause , the humors in a young man ( who is hote of complexion ) may not be kept in ; for then nature ( which would ease her selfe ) sendeth that exhalation , vnto the extreme parts of the bodie , that is vnto the handes and feete ; where remaining there is caused that alteration : and in processe of time , the skinne doth open , and the humor goeth forth ; but cannot heale , till the spring , when warme weather commeth in . Howbeit I haue found out a secret to cure them quicklie , and with great ease . First let them bloud , then giue them a dose of our Electuario Angelica : after that let them take our Syrupo solutiuo , six or seuen dayes together not keeping any straight diet or rule . After this annoint them with Oleum philosophorum de cera & terebinthina , at night when they go to bed : and do thus one weeke at the least , and then no doubt thou shalt cure them as I haue often proued . Also the oyle and water of franckinsence , will do the like .

CHAP. XVIII . Of Cornes on the feete , and the manner to take them away .

THe cornes that come on the feete , are a kinde of hard tumor , or thicke excrescence , caused of corrupt and putrified humors , whereof nature being willing to discharge her selfe , sendeth them to the lower part of the feete , whereout because they cannot passe , there do they make residence : ingendring that kinde of tough excrescence , which is greeuous and painfull . Many times , the cause hereof , ariseth of that noysome disease , Morbus Gallicus , as some write , and then must it be remedied with medicamentes appropriate thereunto . But if they come otherwise , then to take them away follow this order . When they are in their , greatest state , and cause most payne , cut them vntill they bleed , then annoint them with our Balsamo Artificiato applying it so hote , as you may suffer it ; thereupon go to bed . Then touch them once or twise with Oleum sulfuris , and annoint them with Oleum Philosophorum de terebinthina & cera , vntill they be whole .

Some take the iuice of Semperuiuum , and annoint the cornes therewith . Then they take wormwood , and lay it vpon an hote tile stone , and sprinkle it with strong vineger , and being hote , bind it vpon the Cornes , and in three or foure times so doing ( as I haue bene crediblie certified ) the Cornes will be taken away .

CHAP. XIX . Of an infirmitie that commeth on the fingers ends , and in the feete , vnder the nayles , and the cure of it .

MAny men are greatlie troubled herewith , and in such manner , as thereby they are made altogether vnfit to go . It commeth on the great toe , vnder the naile , or the side of the nayle : for the most part , and a man would thinke , that the nayle grew in the flesh , but it is not so , for the flesh groweth vpon the nayle , though this infirmitie appeare not , to be a thing of great importance ( whereof the auncient writers haue made little mention ) yet is it a thing greatly to be regarded . For many great personages , that liue easily , and are tormented with the gout , haue also this greefe in those parts : but the order to cure them is this . First you shall cut the nayle , on that part where it most greeueth them ; then take it away which you may do easily , without any great payne to the patient : for the nayle is already separated from the greeued place . Thus when the nayle is taken away , touch it with our Causticke , whereof mention is made in our treatise of the plague . Let it so remaine three dayes together : them dresse it euery day , with Magno licore , vntill it be whole , which will be in a very short time .

CHAP. XX. Of Erisipela , and the cure thereof .

THis disease ( as experience sheweth ) is caused of an hote and fierie moisture , arising in the face , armes and legges ; for where it is , the powers and pores are stopped , that the said moisture , cannot haue expiration , whereupon commeth tumor : as also a shutting & closing vp of those pores , by meanes of the ordinarie annointing them , with fats , oyles , &c. or other cold things : a common course vsed of common Surgeons . Against this there cannot be found a more present remedy , then the spirite of wine , or Aqua ardens , or bathing it with hote water : and if you wash the parts affected with our Quintaessence , the powres will be opened , and it penetrateth and assubtilateth that humiditie , causing it to come forth .

Note . Also you shall finde , that by drinking our Quintaessence , and annointing the stomacke with Oleumcerae , diuers are cured of a certaine heate , retained in the stomacke .

CHAP. XXI . The cure of Wartes .

THere is an herbe , called in the Italian toung Herba di vento : in the iuice whereof , if you wet a cloth , and bind it vpon the wartes , they will weare away in short tune after .

The end of the first part of the Appendix .
THE SECOND PART OF THE APPENDIX OR ADDITION , VNTO THIS COLLECTION , contayning the vse and vertues , of sundry vegetables , animals , &c. gathered out of the Phisickes , of St Leonardo Phiorauante .
CHAP. I. Of the vse and vertues , of Ebulus or Danewort .

TAke the buds of this vegetable , when they are young and greene , To purge flegme . perboile them in water , and make thereof a sallade , and giue it vnto those , that haue costiue bodies , and it will prouoke them to the stoole . Strengthen the sinewes . It is an herbe , verie profitable for the sinewes , it comforteth the weake partes , and preserueth such , as are weake in the ioints from many accidents : it purgeth flegme , which ( for the most part ) causeth debilitie of the nerues . Whosoeuer vseth to drinke of a sirupe , made of the berries thereof , shall not be troubled with the gowt , nor any disease .

Preuent the gowte .

The generall vse .

in the articular partes . The seede dried , is profitable , against all infirmities caused of humiditie .

CHAP. II. Of Elleborus niger , and the vse thereof .

THe roote of blacke Hellebore , To purge melancholie . being dried and kept two yeares , may be safely vsed , without other preparation , and may be ministred against any infirmitie , that hath his originall , of a melancholicke cause . Therefore it is most appropriate , against the feuer quartaine , and lunatike persons , vexed with melancholie .

CHAP. III. Of the vse and vertues of the herbe called Gratia Dei , a kinde of Geranium in English blew Storkes bill .

TAke of Gratia Dei , dried in the shadow , and beaten into sine powder , ℥ j , Cinamon ʒ j , cloues , ℈ j , wheate flowre , lb j , orenges condite , ℥ j , make thereof a past , with honie , and bake it in the ouen with bread : but take great heed , Cure of Scrophulae . that it burne not . Of this you shall giue ℥ j , to purge against many infirmities : but aboue the rest against Scrophulae , against scabs , and the white scall . For it euacuateth onely the superfluous humiditie of the body , it drieth and is appropriate for such kinde of infirmities . Note . Howbeit you must note , that all soluble medecines are not fit , for one disease or complexion : for chiefly and properly , Rubarb purgeth choller , blacke Hellebore auoideth melancholie , Danewort dispossesseth the body of flegme , and this herbe clenseth the bloud . One medicine may worke vpon diuers causes . Therefore euery one hath his peculiar propertie : though sometime either of them , may worke , vpon more causes then one , yet not so properly or simply , but by accident , and in regard of circumstances .

Prouoke vomite . Two drammes of the powder of this herbe , dronke in wine , or broth , prouoketh vomite and siege , and is very good for such as are lunatike . Feuer . It helpeth or at the least delayeth the extremitie of the feuer . It is good against greefes of the stomacke , and wind in the bellie .

Putrified vlcers . A decoction thereof made with ley , helpeth putrified vlcers , if they be washed therewith : for as it purgeth the stomacke , so it clenseth the sore , and healeth it quicklie , if you wet a cloth , in the said ley , and applie it thereunto .

CHAP. IIII. Of Rubarb , and his vertues .

THe herbe called , in the Italian toung , Lappacia maggiore , or Rombice domestice , is a kinde of Rubarb , which among the learned Herbaristes is termed by the name of Rharecentiorum : whereof ʒ j , when it is new will lose the bodie , euacuate choller , as the Rhabarbarum doth . Purge choller . It is very good against oppilations : it purgeth the bloud , and taketh away scabs .

You shall haue , The correction or vse . a most precious medecine thereof : if you mixe the greene roote , with honie , cinamon , saffron , ginger , and the powder of roses .

If you rost the roote in the embers , Scrophulae . and mixe it with condited sugar it breaketh the Scrophulae , and mundifieth them , and healeth them in short time . Some do mixe it with the gumme , called Ammoniacum ; and so do bring it into the forme of an vnguent , and applie it vnto the parts affected with Scrophulae .

CHAP. V. Of Tithymale , and his vertues .

GAther the herbe Tithymale ( called Spurge ) in the moneth of May : take forth the iuice and mixe it with sugar roset , or sugar violet , in fine powder : The vse . then make of them both a moist past , and keepe it in a glasse , close stopped .

When you purpose to vse it , minister two scruples thereof , in broth or any other conuenient sirupe . It purgeth without payne , helpeth al feuers that come of heat : Feuers . working not onely by the stoole , but prouoking sweat also .

It resolueth all continuall and quotidian feuers , Greeuous agues . when the parties affected therewith be hote , and their sweat cold , yea though they be brought very low , it will by Gods helpe deliuer them of their troublesome aduersarie .

Laureola doth also moue the body , by vomite and siege , Note . but it may not be vsed in any continuall feuer or quotidian ; because it will inflame too much .

CHAP. VI. Of Soldanella , and his vertues .

THis herbe groweth , in sandie and salt ground , and is hote and drie . Dropsie . It purgeth by vomite and siege , and is excellent against the dropsie , all windinesse , and vnwholesome moisture in the bodie . Being taken in lozenges , with Aromatico , Purge ill moisture . the quantitie of ʒ j , it sendeth forth all the noisome waterinesse , out of the bodie , drying and heating those parts , in an excellent manner .

CHAP. VII Of Cyperus , and his vertues .

Passions or windie torments . THe herbe Cyperus , called in English Galingall , being put into new wine , giueth it an excellent good tast , and smell , preuailing against inward passions , caused of wind . It is good for such as are bursten , for it resolueth the wind : if you take the powder thereof being stamped very small , and make a plaister thereof , Rapture . with other things appropriate therunto , applying the same to the rupture , and chaunging it once euery day . Also if the patient do once in a day eate of the roote , he shall in short space be holpen of that disease .

CHAP. VIII . Of Elder , and his vertues .

TAke the rootes of Elder , wash them cleane , and scrape them till you come to the wood , stampe that substance , and take the iuice , and straine it , boile it , & scumme it well , and for euery ℥ of the iuice , Coole the stomacke purge the bloud . take one ℥ of Mel rosarum , and drinke it , for it will coole the stomacke , helpe hote feuers quickly , and purge the bloud .

CHAP. IX . Of the vertues and vse of Tabaco .

The use . TAke of the greene herbe and roote lb iij ss stampe it in a morter with a little salt , then put it in a glasse with ℥ vj. of the spirite of wine , and set it thirtie dayes to putrifie in horse doung . Then distill it in Balneo , till all the substance be come forth : and put therein as much Oleum sulfuris as will make it tart . Then keepe it close , and giue thereof euery morning a spoonfull , to any one affected with the feuer , Feuer . and it will helpe him in short time .

If any man be affected , or greatly troubled with vlcers or scabs : let him drinke thereof euery day one spoonfull , Vlcers . and wash the sores therewith , and in short time it will most wonderfully cure them .

CHAP. X. Of sweet Margerom , and his vertues .

TAke sweet Margerom , and stampe it , and take of the iuice , ℥ j. oyle of bitter almonds ʒ j , and ℈ j of Masticke , and snuffe it vp at the nose , three or foure mornings together : and annoint the head with oyle of egges . This purgeth the head , of all paynes , dissolueth tumors , Payne in the head . quickneth the sight , and prouoketh sleepe .

CHAP. XI . Of Persicaria , his vse and vertues .

YOu shall vnderstand , that this herbe , doth worke ( in a manner ) against all infirmities , most straungely to behold . For if you take the powder thereof , and put it vpon copper molten , it will in the proiection , become like gold , and will draw it to a small quantitie , and make it malleable , The chimicall vse . and soft like gold , except the colour .

Also if you make a strong ley of the ashes of Persicaria , Another chimicall vse . and therein boile yellow brimstone , it will draw out of it quicke siluer , which is the Philosophers Mercurie . This herbe doth also most notablie preserue a man from many infirmities , if one part thereof be taken whiles it is dry , and our other part of Specie venetiane ; being both of them well incorporate together , and vsed in your meates .

CHAP. XII . Of man , and the medecines that are made of him .

MAn is a rationall , or reasonable creature , whereof we haue written at large in our booke called Phisica del Fiorauante . But here we will onely write of certaine medecines , that may be made or deriued from him : which are for the ease , helpe and remedie of diuers infirmities which are in men and women . The reason whereof is very good , for euery like reioyceth with , and helpeth his like , and therefore man serueth for man .

The nature and qualitie of the partes of man .

The fat .

The bloud .

The fat of a man is ( as euery man knoweth ) hote , and penetratiue , and mollifying if you annoint the parts therewith , ( where the sinewes be hard ) and drawen together , or contracted , therefore it will quicklie resolue them . I haue made the Quintaessence of mans bloud , rectified and circulated , with the which I haue done most wonderfull cures , for if you giue thereof ʒ j , it will restore those , that lye at the point of death .

It is most profitable , against those infirmities that are in the bloud : for it correcteth the malignitie of the bloud , and preserueth it , as well as the spirite of wine . If you put a litle of it into an hogges head of wine ▪ Purifie wine . it will purifie it , and preserue it a long time : more then any other thing whatsoeuer . So that this Quintaessence , worketh more effectes , for the cure of great and dangerous infirmities then any other .

The liuer of a man . Also from the liuer of a man , will be drawen by distillation , a water and an oile . If the water be dronke euery morning together , by the space of a moneth , in the quantitie of ʒ j , with ℥ ij of liuerwort water , it will recouer such as are halfe rotten thorow diseases of the liuer , and hath diuers other properties , whereof I will not speake at this time .

Flesh of man . From the flesh of man distilled , there will come forth a stinking water , and an oyle , which is most excellent , to annoint woundes withall , when they are badly healed , and that there remaine any hurt about those parts , that they are out so sensible and pliant , ( as they were wont to be before ) this resolueth them . And it mollifieth and softneth all hardnesse of any tumor , of what originall soeuer it shall come .

From the forepart of a mans scull , Mans●●ll . there is drawen by distillation , a water and oyle , and a salt , which is most profitably vsed , against the falling sicknesse .

Finallie , from ech other part of man , there are medecines to be made , for the cure of sundry diseases in man , and woman , as you may also read , more at large , in the spagiricke preparations of Iosephus Quercetanus published in English by Iohn Hester Practitioner in the Spagiricall art .

CHAP. XIII . Of an henne , and the Phisicall vse thereof .

SOme write , that the flesh of an henne , will dissolue gold , and that the bones will calcine it easily .

Another told me , that the ashes of hennes fethers , D●ss●lue and calcine gold . being calcined white , doth mundifie , incarnate and cicatrise vlcers .

Also there is made , A restoratiue . an excellent restoratiue of an henne , after this manner .

Take a good fat henne , and pull her quicke , and take forth the guttes onely , and stampe her in a morter . Then boile it , in xij , lb of faire water , with ℥ j of salt , till lb viij be consumed . That done , passe it thorow a strainer , and distill it in Balneo , till all the substance be come forth . Hereof you may giue , vnto the sicke at all times , with a little of a plaine and simple Iulepe . When you finde any euill accident , in the bellie , you must adde thereunto , a little oyle of sweet almondes , newly made , ( while it is warme ) for then is it one of the best restoratiues , that can be found out or diuised in the world .

CHAP. XIIII . Of Eeles , and the medicinall vse them .

MAny haue vsed , the fat of an eele , against deafenesse , but to small purpose . But if you will distill the eeles , with Aqua vitae , Against●●easnesse . you shall haue a most subtill oyle , which doth most excellently preuayle , against that infirmitie .

Also if you boile the skinnes of the eeles , in strong ley vntill they be dissolued , then strayne it and boile it to a thicknesse : and it will be a most strong glew for wood or other workes .

Also if you annoint a corroding vlcer therewith it will greatly represse the rage thereof and comfort it .

CHAP. XV. Of the Barbill , and to what vse she serueth in medecine .

Lose the bellie . IN the moneth of May the Barbill hath egges , which are of a soluble quality , and of some those egges being eaten ; they shall be prouoked to vomite .

The vse and qualitie . They haue a qualitie contrarie to other purgers they must be dried in the sunne , mixed with a little Sena , and then ministred in wine or water that is sodden . When it hath well wrought , the patients must eate good meate to nourish them , and may drinke wine , and ( when they are disposed thereto ) suffer them to sleepe .

CHAP. XVI . Of Bees , and their medecinall vse .

BEes are of nature hote and moist , hauing a generatiue propertie .

Sterelitie preuented .

To quicken dead bees .

For if they be giuen to any barren creature they shall conceaue in short time after .

Also if yon lay dead bees in a drie place to putrifie , wetting them sometime with wine , they will reuiue agayne , though not as they were before , but they will be much bigger and of an other forme .

These bees if you bring into powder with as much Cantarides ; boile them a little with oyle of Chamomill , Cause haire to grow . and annoint any part where the haire is fallen away , and it shall quickly come agayne , and in a short space , a most straunge thing to behold .

CHAP. XVII . Of frogges , and their vse .

THe skinnes of frogges being boiled and made into the forme of a plaister with waxe and franckincense , Hote affluctions . is very profitable for such as haue any maligne or troublesome accident about their legges thorow heate .

The fat of frogges is a wonderfull medecine against Fuoco sacro , or S. Anthonies fire , S. Anthonies fire . a disease hapning vnto children and others through the great heate that is in their bloud .

CHAP. XVIII . Of Centumpedes , called in English , Sowes .

IF you minister the powder of these creatures in wine , it hath many excellent properties , but chiefly , Stitch in the side . it hath bene experienced , greatly to preuayle , against the stitch in the side , for it will helpe that greefe presently .

If you burne the little crieking creature , called a Cricket , and minister the powder thereof , in some Diureticke liquor , Prouoke vrine . it prouoketh vrine .

Mallowes , Alkakengi , Centum nodi , Centumgrana , and the rootes of Rapes : are of like propertie , being handled and vsed according to art .

These are oftentimes found in standing pooles , and putrified waters , certaine small creatures , which are rounde like a cherry , hauing a tayle and two feete , which are in Lombardie called Comazz● . Take these , and distill thereof of a water or liquor , Disolue Iron . wherewith you may very soone consume or breake iron : a very great secret obserued in nature .

CHAP. XIX . Of the resine or gumme , called Tacca Mahacca , and the vse thereof .

TAke thereof as much as you will , distill it in a retort of glasse , & from it there will come both oyle and water . Of which I haue seene diuers medecines made , against sundrie diseases . Annoint the bellie , with this oyle cold , when you go to bed : Cruditie of the Matrix . and it helpeth against the cruditie of the Matrix .

If the genitall part of the man be annointed therewith before the act of generation , Helpe conception . the woman shall be the more fit for conception : for by this meanes some kinde of sterilitie is taken away .

Payne in the head . It helpeth and easeth payne in the head , proceeding of a a cold stomacke .

Helpe digestion . It helpeth digestion , and resolueth payne , throughout the body , in what part soeuer , they shall come : specially , when they haue their beginning of cold .

Wind in the stomacke . The water hereof , dissolueth wind in the stomacke , helpeth digestion , prouoketh vrine , mitigateth all feuers that come of cold .

CHAP. XX. Of the gumme Carrana , and the medecinall properties of it .

TAke it , and distill it in a retort with the yolkes and whites of egges , and there will come forth oile , and water , the oyle whereof will be blacke , and the water red .

Chilblaines . The water of Carranna helpeth Chilblaines , and all choppes or clefts in the lippes arising of cold in the winter .

Sore breasts . It is a great ease , for the sore breastes of women , that giue sucke .

The oyle worketh wonderfull effects , Wo●● in woundes of the head , arme , or legges .

Annoint a simple wound therewith , once or twise : Heale quickly . and it will very speedily be healed .

Take a quantitie of this gumme , and mixe it with as much of the seede of water cresses , and the white of an egge , and make thereof a cerote , to apply vnto a rupture : Rupture . wherewith it will in short time be healed , all other circumstances being also obserued .

CHAP. XXI . Of liquide Amber , and the medecinall vertues thereof .

TAke liquide amber , and distill it in a retort : and from thence , there will come a red oyle .

This oyle is vsed , against all indispositions of cold , Cold and windinesse . and moisture , or wind .

The same healeth scabs , and is good for woundes . Scabs .

If you annoint the stomacke therewith , Comfort the stomacke . it will exceedingly comfort the same : for it is a thing vncorruptible , and like vnto Balsamum .

The end of the Appendix vnto the former Collection .