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THE SKILFUL PHYSICIAN : Containing DIRECTIONS for the Preservation of a Healthful Condition , AND Approved R●medies for all Diseases and Infirmities ( outward or inward ) incident to the Body of Man .

With A right manner of applying them to the several Humours , Constitutions , and Strength of every Patient , for their better and more successful Operation .

Whereunto is added , Experimented Instructions for the compounding of PERFUMES .

ALSO For the Chusing and Ordering of all kinds of WINES , both in preserving the Sound , and rectifying those that are Prick'd .

Never before imparted to Publick View .

London , Printed by Tho. Maxey , for Nath. Ekins , at the Gan neer the West end of Pauls , 1656.

The PREFACE .

IT is the Physicians care to recover Health : but it ought to be every ones care to preserve their Health ; and if we were careful to keep out Diseases , we should not be so troubled to drive them out . Reason tells us , that it is better to keep out an Enemy , then to let him in , and then to beat him out . So doubtlesse , if men in the government of their Health would use Reason more , they would need the Physician lesse : For Intemperance , which is the great enemy of Reason , is the chief Cause of those Maladies , wherewith the bodies of men and women are afflicted ; and they must needs act contrary to Reason , who do any thing that is contrary to the course of Nature ; as to eat , or drink , or sleep , or stir the body more then Nature requireth , or less then Nature requireth . The good old Physician Hypocrates saith , That fulness or emptiness , or any thing else which is otherwise then Nature would have it , should be shunned as hurtful . For this is the thing that maketh work for the Physician ; and he is more employed in helping the bad Effects of too much , then of too little ; and the Cause of this is the abuse of Reason ; when we make it the work of our Reason to find out wayes of Intemperancy ; and we make Reason a Slave to Appetite : where as if we would live like Rational People , we should rather imploy our Reason in observing our owne Nature , and observing what is agreeable to it , and what is not agreeable to it . And so we might by our own experience find out many things , which would make much both for the preserving of our Health , and prolonging of our Life . Certainly , we might easily keep our selves in Health , if we were as careful to keep when we have it , as we are to regain it , when it is lost : and it is a strange over-sight not to prize our Health until we are tormented with Diseases ; to throw away our Health unreasonably or carelesly , and then to lament our loss too late , and to be in long torture , and at great charge before we can regain . Therefore those who rightly prize their Health , which is indeed a great Treasure , let them live temperately , observe diligently their own Natures , and follow exactly these Rules for the preservation of Health , which have been found out by the great industry , judicious inquiry , and long experience of Learned Men : the which Rules you have set down here as followeth , in some few and plain Directions .

The DIRECTIONS for the Preservation of HEALTH .
I. Of DIET .

1. OPpresse not your stomack with immoderate or unseasonable eating or drinking . If you be in Health , do not eat or drink unlesse you have an appetite to it , and bee sure that you have an empty stomack before you eat , and to eat to fulness and overcharging of the stomack is not good . It is better to rise from Table with an appetite to eat more , then to sit down to Table without an appetite .

2. Judg those meats most agreeable to your body , which you desire most , and digest best , without any trouble to you ; but eschue those meats as hurtful to you , which you have eaten upon an empty stomack being in health , if after the eating of them , they cause soure and ill savoring belchings , with heaviness in your stomack .

3. Observe this order in eating , if you have several dishes before you , first eat that which is of easiest digestion , and then eat that which is of harder digestion .

4. If any do ch●nge their course of Dyet which they have used for a long time , as they who by high feeding and continual fulness , come to have a very fat and gross body , they resolve to use a more sparing Diet ; or they who have been accustomed to a very sparing and low Diet , if on a sudden they come to have fulnesse and variety of Dyet ; or they who have much used any thing , as Tobacco , &c , which they resolve to forbear , let them observe these following

Cautions : 1. Not to do it suddenly , but by little and little ; for all sudden changes are hurtful to nature .

2. That they do it not , but in time of perfect health , because they are then best able to undergo such change .

3 That they do it not when they are much disturbed with businesse or otherwise ; because when the mind is much disturbed , Nature is easily drawn to irregulate working to cause Diseases , and especially by a sudden change from that which hath been accustomed .

4. If a man hath accustomed himselfe to any thing the most part of h●s life time , howbeit this custome is bad , yet he cannot safely begin a change in his old age .

5. Fasting from meat and drink in some cases is good , as in the increasing of acute Diseases , or if there be much crudity in the stomack ; but

fasting unadvisedly used is hurtful ; as to those who have melancholick or cholerick dry bodies , much fasting is very injurious ; but to those who are phlegmatick , plethorick , fat , full of moist humours , temperance in their Diet , with often and seasonable fasting is very good . Likewise those who drink so much as to be distempered thereby , if they eat before that drink be well digested , they undoubtedly wrong their bodies : and howbeit they are not then sensible of it , having a strong Constitution ; yet certainly this will be a foundation of the decaying of nature . Extraordinary drinking doth very much diminish the strength of Nature ; and much more , if you add eating to excessive drinking . Experience maketh it appear to us daily in many , that excessive drinking or eating doth oppresse Nature , and causeth the decay of Nature even in the strongest constitutions . This is certain , that excessive fulnesse , or too great want of what we should have , or any thing else which is not according to the course of Nature , is hurtful .

6. Some use only one meal in a day , which is not to be commended , unlesse their digestive faculty be very weak and slow in its operation . Some use two meals in a day , others take three meals in a day , the which custome , as it is most generally received , so indeed it is most to be approved of , if it be done with Discretion ; viz. if you take such things as are most agreeable to you , and so much at a meal as may be easily digested before the next meal . It is a good rule of Diet , to eat often and little at a time , not to let the stomack be long empty , nor to eat again before it be empty ; for to eat or drink ( when we have meat in our stomack half digested , or almost digested ) before the digestion be finished , it doth much disturb the digestive faculty , pervert its operation , and so is the cause of many Diseases : but to keep the stomack alwayes in working , and to give it that whereupon it can work most easily , and to give it so much work as it can quickly performe : this doth encourage Nature to follow its work , it strengthneth the digestive faculty , and preserveth it in its strength . By this rule , every one may order their own Diet well , if they rightly consider their strength and constitution , and condition of life . As those who stir much may feed oftner then they who use a fitting life ; and those who have hot , cholerick , slender bodies , may feed oftner then those who have gross , fat or phlegmatick bodies . For they who have gross and ful bodies ought to use a sparing Diet , & to use such meats and drinks which are of little nourishment and of a drying faculty . But if you would know what time of the day you may feed most largely . I answer , In the forenoon or in the morning , if you purpose to sup at night , that it may be well digested before supper time ; for they who dine largely at noon , it is not probable that their dinner can be wel digested before Supper time , unlesse they be of a cholerick , hot constitution , for such have a quick digestion , and cannot eat much at a time . Now whereas many p●t the question , whether it is better to sup largely or dine largely ? or if it be better to dine largely , and not to sup at all , whereas the common custome is to dine largely , and to use a light supper . I answer , If your stomack be not empty , if that which you have eaten before be not well digested , it is better not to sup at all , for the reasons already mentioned : but if your stomack be empty , and you have a good appetite to your supper , you may sup as largely as you may dine , so as you refrain from going to bed three or four hours ●fter .

7. To eat of one sort of meat only at a meal , is best ; but if you eat of several dishes , let them be such , as are neer of a Nature : for to eat of several dishes of disagreeing Natures , as to eat fish and flesh at the same meal , &c. it overthroweth the digestive faculty , filleth the body with discordant humours , and produceth strange bad Effects .

8. To drink too sparingly at meals doth very much hinder concoction , to drink great draughts and seldom , doth weaken the stomack , which then is in concoction , and driveth down the meat too hastily , and corrupteth the whole body with overmuch moisture and crudity ; wherefore it is best to drink often at meals and little at a time , and to swallow it down , not hastily , but leisurely ; for the drink being mixt with the meats , by divers little draughts leisurely taken , tempereth them wel both for concoction and distribution . Ordinary

Beere is best at meals , and at the ending of your meal take some strong drink , viz. Wine or strong Beere to help concoction . Drink not betwixt meales , if you can possibly forbeare it , unlesse great thirst and drought of the stomack require it , and then only a little is to be taken .

As for that custome commonly used , to drink fasting in the morning , it is not good for any but those who have a hot and dry constitution , or subject to obstructions , to allay the drought of the stomack , and to cleanse away slimy or obstructive humours , which are in the Stomack , Liver , Veines or Reines .

9. It is a common custom and commendable , to set first on the Table bread and salt , and to take them last away , thereby shewing the necessary use of them at meals ; and indeed they are to be reproved who use not ( as some do ) bread or salt at their meals . For Salt helpeth concoction much , and preventeth the crudities of the stomack , and therefore it is good to eat much salt with fresh meats , or to have your meats powdered .

As for Bread , we may very well give it the first place at meales , for it yeildeth a nourishment very familiar to our Natures . Let your bread be of the flower of the best Wheat , let it be fitly leavened : for so it is more easily digested , and yeildeth better nourishment ; but if it be too much leavened , it is of heavy digestion , and of no commendable nourishment . Let it be temperately seasoned with salt , let it be light , well wrought , well baked , and eat it not over new , nor too stale . When you eat flesh , eat twice so much bread as flesh . When you eat fish , eat thrice so much bread as fish , especially if the fish be of the moister sort , that the superfluous moistnre of it may be tempered by the driness of the bread ; for they who eat little bread with their meats , commonly are troubled with windy crudities , watrish and impure stomacks .

10. That you may know what kind of meats is best for you , take this general rule , use such meats as are most agreeable to the constitution of your body , to your age , and season of the year . Those who are of a hot cholerick constitution , should use meats of a moistning cooling nature . Those who are of a cold , dry , melancholick constitution , should use meats and drinks of a moistning and heating faculty . Those of a phlegmatick constitution , should use meats and drinks of a heating and drying faculty . Those of a sanguine complection , should use a Diet of a temperate nature . And to those who have strong stomacks , meats of strong nourishment , and of slow concoction are most agreeable : but to them who have weak stomacks , as old or sickly people , &c. meats of lighter substance and of easier concoction are best .

In respect of the season also , you must alter your Diet ; in the Spring and Summer use a more sparing Diet then in Harvest or Winter . In the Summer use meats and drinks of a cooling and moistning faculty , in the Winter let them be heating and drying ; in the Spring let them be of a temperate nature , and not too nourishing ; in the Harvest , let them be moistning , and moderately heating .

I cannot here shew you particularly what things are cooling , or moistning , or heating , &c. because I must be short being in a Preface , and I refer you to those who have treated largely of these things ; viZ. Muffets Improvement of Health .

Of Sleep and Watching .

Life cannot continue without food , and Health cannot be preserved , without moderate sleep ; for this refresheth the wearied spirits , and repaireth the decayed spirits , it furthereth concoction , and is a present help for Crudities ; but if it be immoderately used , it is hurtful , it causeth defluxions , heaviness of the head , dulness of wit ; cold phlegmatick Diseases , &c. therefore that you may use sleep comfortably and profitably , have a care , that your sleep be seasonable , for as you should not watch when you should fleep , so you should not sleep when you should be aw●ke ; and therefore es●hue noon-sleeps , and too long morning-sleeps , as great enemies to health ; for whatsoever is not according to the course of Nature , is contrary to Nature , and so will by little and little weaken Nature , and in the end overthrow it . Now we see it natural to all living and sensitive creatures to observe this rule , To sleep in the night time , and in the day to be provident to supply their wants ; and therefore they who do contrary to this rule , are contrary to the course of nature , and wrong themselves , howbeit they are not at present sensible of it . And without doubt these two ( which are both contrary to Natures rule ) viz. unseasonable sleeping or watching , and unreasonable eating and drinking are the great causes which deprive us of Health , and shorten our lives , as those especially who are rich find it by experience , who stay out of bed very late , and lye long in the morning , a bad custom : but as you tender health , sleep not in the mornings too long , unlesse honest occasions , or an ill disposition of body causeth much watching in the beginning of the night ; then it is needful that you make amends by sleeping so much the longer in the morning : neither should you sleep at noone , for sleeping after dinner ( if it is constantly used ) causeth superfluous moisture of the braine , and causeth cold Diseases of the braine , as Palsies , &c. puffeth up the Spleene with wind , prepareth the body for Agues , Imposthumes , &c.

Yet in some extraordinary cases sleeping after dinner may and ought to be used ;

1. If you have not slept well in the night nor in the morning .

2. If you be faint with excessive heat of the Season .

3. Old people , because of their weaknesse , may sleep after dinner , or any other time when they can .

4. Those who have slender and dry bodies , receive great benefit by sleeping after dinner ; for it moistneth their bodies , and refresheth their spirits . But those who have full gross bodies , or who are of a sanguine or phlegmatick complexion , let them beware of sleeping after dinner .

Now those who would sleep at noon must observe these things following .

1. That they sleep not immediately after Dinner , but an hour after , or half an hour at least .

2. That they sleep not lying , but rather sitting with the body upright .

3. That they-sleep not over long , not above half an hour , or an hour at most .

4. That they sleep not in a place too hot ( especially in the Summer time ) but rather enclining to cold : the most convenient place for any to sleep in at any time , is that which is not too hot nor too cold , not too close nor too open ; and above all , it must not be dampish , for that is very hurtful to the body , especially to the head : you must have a care to keep your head and neck wel from the cold when you sleep .

When you sleep , lye upon your right side ; and not upon your left side , unlesse it be to ease your body , when you are wearied with lying upon your right side : lye upon your left side as little as you can ; for to lye upon the left side , hindreth concoction , encreaseth the Diseases of the Spleene , causeth troublesome Dreames , &c. So likewise to lye upon your back when you sleep , is very unwholsome ; it causeth troublesome sleeps , it causeth the Night-mare , it occasioneth the Lethargy , Palsies , Cramp , it heateth the Raines ; it is very bad for those who are troubled with the Stone , or are inclined to it .

Now if you would know how long you ought to sleep , observe this rule , That you should sleep , until you find the concoction of the stomack and liver be finished , the spirits well refreshed , and you find a lightsomnesse in the whole body , especially in the stomack and head . But if you find heavinesse in the body , head , and eyes , or stomack , or if you have ill savoured belchings , or &c. they signifie that you have not yet slept enough .

Again , the time of your sleep must be determined according to your strength and constitution ; as those who are weak and sickly , or aged and children , must take longer time of rest , then those who are strong , or young , for whom seven or eight hours sleep is enough . And those who have dry , cholerick or melancholick bodies , need longer sleep then the phlegmatick or sanguine , or those who have grosse fat bodies ; for it very much refresheth and moistneth dry bodies , to whom there is nothing more hurtful then too much watchfulness . But too long sleep to phlegmatick , grosse bodies is very hurtful .

It is a custome to warme the bed before we go to bed , which should not be used by those who are healthful and strong ( unlesse fresh sheets be layed upon the bed ) for it weakneth their bodies , and maketh them tender . But it is good for them who are aged , or are weak by Nature , or lead a tender course of life , for such cannot well endure a cold bed , it may wrong them much : weak or tender Natures , are by very small occasions overcome and put out of their right courses .

I conclude concerning sleeping and watching with this , That immoderate and unseasonable Sleeping weakeneth the natural heat , filleth the body with bad humours , and enclineth the body to cold , phlegmatick Diseases , dulleth the spirits and wit .

And immoderate Watching dryeth the body too much , it turneth a sanguine constitution to be cholerick ; and it turneth a phlegmatick constitution to be melancholick , it overdryeth the braine ; it wasteth the spirits , it weakneth the digestive faculty , enclineth the body to consumptions , &c.

Of Exercise .

The stirring of the body by walking , riding , some pastime , &c. If it be moderate and in fit time ; it encreaseth natural heat , refresheth and quickneth the spirits , maketh the body lightsome and nimble , helpeth concoction , furthereth the expulsion of the Excrements and bad humours , &c. In any stirring industrious course of life , for the most part they live longer and healthier then those who use a sitting restful life .

But you must have a care , that you use not too much stirring or motion of the body to weary your selfe too much ; for this will consume the natural moisture , and waste the spirits , encline the body to a Consumption , &c.

Those who would use any kind of Exercise only for their Healths sake , let them not do it upon a full stomack , or immediately after eating , for the most part of Physicians do agree in this , that wee should not go about any exercise of the Body until the first and second digestion is compleated , when the stomack is light and almost empty .

It will be good also to disburden your selves of the excrements of the belly , and of urine , before you begin your Exercise , lest the Excrements by the violence of the heat of the Exercise , be drawn into the veines , or &c. whereby the blood may be corrupted , Obstructions caused , &c. And if you use any exercise or violent motion of the body immediately after meales , or while there is meat in the stomack not digested , it marreth digestion , and causeth crudities and bad humours ; whereupon will follow Scabs , Ulcers , Imposthumes . This is to be understood chiefly of those who use a restful life , and live tenderly . But those who live in continual exercise of their body , as labouring men , they need not be so cautious for the time or manner of their Exercise ( for that to which our Natures are constantly accustomed , will not do us harme , ) if men keep themselves to one constant course of Exercise , and not at any time to exceed their ordinary custome : but if they do things rashly and immoderately , otherwise then they use to do ; as if they fall upon any work upon a full stomack ; or if after violent hot working they are carelesse of themselves , and keep not themselves warme , &c. Thereupon certainly will follow alterations of the body and Diseases . For that to which we are not accustomed , if it be violent and oppresserh Nature , it must of necessity work dangerous alterations in us . You must be very cautious in the doing of any thing to which you are not accustomed , until by tonstant use it becometh familiar to our Nature , and then it may be used safely , howbeit at first perhaps it was dangerous , if not used with great caution .

A constant custome in any thing prevaileth much with Nature , so that a man may safely do that to which he hath been accustomed , which would be very dangerous to another . And therefore violent stir●ing of the body to those who have a restful life , or untimely exercise immediately after meales , is hurtful ; but to rise up after meal , to stand or to walk softly is good : and if it be in cold seasons of the year , let the place be temperate , not too hot nor too cold ; if it be in the hot seasons of the year , walk in the open fields , nigh to some pleasant rivers after supper ; but after dinner in some shadowed place , or some cool Arbour , &c. Observe this general rule concerning the place , after meals to stand or walk in , That it incline more to cold then to heat . For as the heat of Exercise immediately after meals , so the heat of a hot place by drawing our natural heat from the inward parts of the body to the outward , it marreth digestion , and filleth the body with crude humours , therefore after meals let your place be pleasant and moderately cool , your exercise gentle walking and pleasant discourse with merry companie ; spend an houre so , and thereby you shall find digestion furthered , your body much refreshed , natural heat and strength cherished and encreased . But when you use great motion of the body , as in travel , pastime , &c. do it moderately , so as you do not weary your selves too much , and oppresse the strength of nature : and in this moderate beneficial stirring of the body there may be several degrees observed , according to the constitution of the body , and season of the year .

1. Those who have a grosse or phlegmatick body , should use much exercise , and should exercise themselves so , as thereby to provoke sweat ; but they must have a care that they provoke not sweat immoderately , nor proceed to extreme wearinesse , for thereby the spirits and good humors of the body will be too much wasted , and the fat of the rain●s melted .

2. Those who have dry slender bodies , must use e●si exercise : They must stirre their bodies no longer then the colour and flesh is somewhat ruddy , and the sweat begins to come out ; too much motion of their bodies will bring them to a Consumption .

Again , your Exercise must bee according to the season of the yeare ; for as the season is colder , so you may use stronger and more laborious exercises , and oftner : and as the season inclineth more to heat , so the exercise or motions of your body must be more moderate and calme .

One thing I will add here , viz. Rubbing of the Body , which is much commended to us by all Physicians , and is found by the experience of all who have used it , to be a thing very beneficial to the body , and it may well stand in stead of all other Exercises or motions of the body , to those who cannot have such Exercises , either because of their weaknesse , or &c. It stirreth up and encreaseth natural heat , it quickneth the blood , it strengthneth the parts , it drawes humours from the higher parts of the body to the lower parts , it concocteth crude humours , it strengthneth digestion , it draweth bad humours from the principal parts of the body ; there is not any one thing which may be more commended then this , for the preservation of the strength of Nature . But as all other Exercises of the body , so rubbing of the body must be used with caution , viz. That those who have gross or phlegmatick bodies must rub over their bodies until they provoke sweat ; but those who have hot bodies , or dry slender bodies , they must rub their bodies until the flesh beginneth to swell , and groweth ruddish , and no longer . So likewise according to the Season , we must use rubbing more or lesse ; as the season is colder , so must we use rubbing more , and less in hot seasons .

The manner how it is to be done , is thus . Rub with your hands , or rather with a warme linnen cloth your shoulders , armes , breast , sides , thighes , Legs and feet ; but the belly , stomack and back , especially neer to the reines must not be rubbed . If you can your selves do it , and not to have another to do it , it will be so a great deal better . You must do it when you lye downe at night , but then more gently ; but in the morning before you rise do it more strongly ; and when you rise , have a care to keep your selves well from the cold . Begin your rubbing easily and softly , afterwards faster and harder ; and while you are rubbing , lay a double cloth warmed to your stomack and belly . After you are risen , and have combed your head well backward , then rub your head and your neck with a warm linnen cloth , and ( if it be a cold season ) before the fire , remembring the Cautions concerning rubbing before mentioned . This rubbing of the Head and Neck , is especially to be commended to those who have moist heads , Students , and such as are troubled with Rhumes , Palsies , &c.

Of Excrements .

1. To go to stool twice or once in the day at least , preventeth those many inconveniences which are caused by the too long stay of the Excrements in the body ; but if you cannot do so by reason of costiveness , which is very hurtful , and hath many inconveniencies following it , therefore drink much , especially at meals , that thereby the stomack and in●estines may be well moistned : this will keep the Excrements soft , and make the passages slippery . But if Nature is dull and slow to evacuation , it will be good to use some gentle loosening thing , at first once in two dayes for some time , then use it once in a day : and when you have accustomed your self to go to stool so once in the day , Nature it selfe will afterwards observe that custome .

2. Sweating is very good for gross phlegmatick Bodies ; but those who have dry slender bodies , must use it very moderately ; and those whose bodies are too much drved by a Disease , or are enclining to a Consumption must eschew sweating as much as they can .

3. Keep not Urine or Wind in your body , when Nature would void them , for they are very hurtful , if they be kept long in the body ; and if you cannot break wind upward when it is in the stomack , or break it downward when it is in the belly , then use something which is good against the wind : let it stay in your body as little time as you can , especially if it be bred ( as most commonly it is ) of Crudities ; but when your body is free from Crudities , do not accustome your selfe to break wind , refraine from it then as much as you can ; for if we bring Nature to a custome to break wind much , it is the way to make it breed wind .

4. To use any thing to provoke the evacuation of phlegme at the mouth or nose , is not to be approved of ; it is best to let Nature follow its own course , unlesse those Excrements of the mouth or nose be obstructed : or abound exceedingly by reason of a cold , or some other Cause .

Of Passions of the Mind .

Eschew all excessive Passions , as excessive joy , excessive anger , excessive fear , &c. for they oftentimes cause weaknesse of the body , and Swounings , and oft times sicknesse , and sometimes sudden death . Likewise envy , extreme cares , continual fear and continual sadnesse , are great enemies to health and shorten life : but a quiet contented , cheerful mind , free from all these Passions , is a great supporter of Health and prolonger of Life .

Of the Choice of Aire .

The best Aire is that which is pure , clear , and temperate , not too hot nor too cold , nor too moist , nor mixed with grosse moisture , or corrupt no some vapours . Therefore shun that Aire which 1. Evaporateth from corrupt Ponds standing Pools , impure places , as nasty Ditches which are full of impurities , &c. 2. Which is in Valleys or low places , which are shut up about with Hil●s , so as no wind can come to it to purifie it . 3. Shun the Aire of Marish and moorish grounds . 4. Shun foggy mists . 5. Stay not in the night Aire ; nor in any moist or dampish Air , as a moist Easterly Air , or a moist Westerly Aire .

An impure Aire which ariseth from corrupt impure places , infecteth the body , and causeth dangerous Diseases .

An Aire which is too moist , or a Night aire encreaseth phlegm , and causeth Rheumes .

The Aire of low and marish places , fill the body with gross phlegmatick humours , causeth paine in the joints , Cramp , Palsie , and other cold Diseases of the braine , &c.

An Aire extreme cold ( if we continue long in it ) it weakeneth the brain and sinews , causeth Rheums and Coughs , weakneth natural heat ; &c.

An Aire too hot spends our spirits , weakneth concoction , dissolveth and draweth out natural heat , it burneth the blood , &c.

That , Aire then is most wholsome which is temperate and clear ; and therefore those dwellings are commended as the best , which are seated on high dry grounds in open Aire , far from low , marish or filthy places , for there the aire is most pure , subtile and temperate .

REader ,

I have here given thee some plain useful Directions for the preservation of thy Health , as fully to this businesse as the bounds of a Preface permitteth . I now proceed to give thee Remedies for the regaining of thy Health if lost ; and I assure thee they are such as are not taken upon trust , but often tryed and approved . In the publishing of them , I have taken care 1. of interfering with any others , and 2. lest I might delude and deceive thee with impertinencies , or any thing picked out of others of the same nature ; and 3. that I might avoid that general defect of all that hath hitherto come forth of this useful Subject , especially in the Cure of Internal Distempers , by varying the Administrations according to the Complexion , Strength , and Constitution of the Patient . And that thou maist not be much troubled in finding out what thou desirest for thy present condition , I have put them in such an order , that thou maist easily find every thing under its proper Letter , the several Letters of the Alphabet referring either to the Diseases , the Remedies , or the parts of the Body Affected . If these shall be successful and acceptable to thee , I trust ere long , to gratifie thee with more complete Directions for the Preservation of Health , and to impart such Secrets , as few in the world have been acquainted with to this day .

In the mean time , I have here presented to thee ( toward the latter end of this Treatise ) a few Instructions for the Choice of all sorts of Wines , and how to Order them , both for the preserving of those that are Sound , and to chuse such as will last ; as also how to recover and restore those that through defect of Substance , or by long keeping are decayed and prick'd . I think I may truly affirm , they are the first of that kind that have come to publick view .

A Hearty Well-wisher of thy Health , D. D.
The Names of the most Eminent Persons , whose Skil hath contributed any thing to this Book . Dr. POWEL . Dr. DEODATE . Dr. CADAMAN . Dr. HILL . PARACELSUS . Dr. CRANMER . Dr. BURROUGHS . Dr. BUTLER . ALBUCENSES . Dr. STEVENS . Dr. WHEAD . Mrs. BILL , Mrs. WING :
THE SKILFUL PHYSICIAN .
ACHES .
A Soveraign Medicine for any Ache.

TAke Barrowes grease , a lap ful of Archangel leaves , flowers , stalks and all , and put it into an earthen pot , and stop it close , and paste it ; then bury it in a horse dunghil nine dayes in the latter end of May , and nine dayes in the beginning of June , then take it forth and strain it , and so use it .

A Receipt for all cold and raw Humors ; and Aches in mens bones . Proved by Doctor Powel .

Take two ounces of Mastick , two ounces of Vermillion , half a pound of Frankinsence , one penny worth of Rosen , beat every one of these into fine powder by it self , then mingle them altogether ; and if they look not red enough , put in more Vermillion ; and when you will use this Medicine , take a spoonful of this Powder , and put it into a chasing dish of quick coals , and let the Patient sit on a stool close covered , and the Chafingdish put under the stool , which must be shifted three times before the Patient rise from the stool ; and the Patient must sit Evening and Morning upon the stool ( as aforesaid ) all naked , saving a sheet about his neck to cover him before , even to the feet , and another behind him of like length , and upon the sheets two blankets ; and by that time two spoonfuls of the Powder be spent , the Patient will sweat and be faint , and when the Patient hath sate out the third Chafingdish , he must go to bed , and lye in the same cloathes , and never change them in three dayes . He may eat and drink what he lift , so his Drink be warm .

For all manner of Aches , and the Sciatica .

Take a handful of Herb-grace , and bray it smal in a Mortar , then take one ounce of Frankinsence , and one ounce of Commin , and beat them to Powder severally ; then take one pound of black soap , and seeth it on the fire till it be melted , then put in the aforesaid things , and let them boile together , till it be thick ; then take and spread it like a Plaister upon a cloath , and lay it to the Grief as hot as may be suffered , and so let it continue twelve houres , then take it away , and if the place be blistered , lay that to it no more , but prick the blisters with a needle ; and if it be not blistered , then lay on a fresh plaister , and let it ly twelve hours more , and keep the place grieved and the Patient very warm . Probatum est .

For any Ache whatsoever ,

Take two great Onions , and make holes in the tops , and put into each one dram of Camphire , so much of Frankinsense as a Walnut , one pennyworth of English Saffron ; roast the Onion in the fire ; then pill it , and strain it to an Oyle , and put thereto so much of the marrow of a dead horses haunch bone , and mingle it well together , and annoint the place pained therewith .

A precious Remedy for any extreme Ache.

Take a Whelp that sucketh ( the fatter the better ) and drowne him in water , then take out his guts clean , and fill his belly with black Soap , and put him on a spit and roast him well , and take the dropping thereof , and put it in a Vessel , and then lay the Patient in a sweat , and annoint him therewith , and cover him warm with clothes , that he may sweat well , then make a fire of Charkcoals in a pan , and lay thereon a good handful of Sage , and let him take the aire thereof in a close room ; and do this five times .

For all manner of Aches in Bones , Joints , or Sciatica .

Take Balme and Cinqfoil ; but most of all Betony , Nep and Fetherfew , stamp them , and drink the juice with Ale or Wine . Prebatum .

A very good Plaister for any Ache or swelling in the Joints .

Take of Stipticum Paracelsi , and Calcithers , of each alike , spread it upon Leather and make a Plaister thereof , then annoint the place grieved with Oyl of Roses , and after lay on the Plaister . Mr. Smart .

For an old Ache or Sciatica .

Take Harts-horn , and chop it in reasonable smal pieces , then put it in a Pipkin , cover is with water , and stop it close , and set it in an Oven with Bread , and when it is baked , take out the Pipkin , and when it is cold , it will be a Jelly ; then warm some of it , and annoint the grieved place with a warm hand , and chafe it in often .

For an Ache.

Take Aqua composita and Neatsfoot Oyle , warm them , and annoint the place therewith , and lay warm cloaths thereon .

Another .

Take Pa●sly and Wormwood , of each a handful , and seethe them in a quart of Ale , with a quantity of sweet Butter , and wash the place therewith , and bind the Herbs to the place , as hot as may be suffered .

Another .

Take Smallage stampt , and put it into Aqua vitae , and strain it , and put thereto Boars grease , and straine them together , and annoint the place therewith morning and evening .

For an Ache or the Sciatica .

Take Neats foot Oyle and Aqua composita , and annoint the place therewith , then take wool newly taken from the Sheep and put thereon with warme cloathes .

Another .

Take the juice of Smallage , Sorrel , and of Woodbind leaves , of each alike , then take Honey and the white of an egg , of each alike , and mingle it together till it be thick , and lay it on cold without any boiling at all .

Another .

Take as fat a Goose as you can get , and when she is ready drest , then take a couple of the fattest young sucking Cats you can get , and flay them , and cut them into gobbets , and put them into the belly of the Goose , and so roast it as long as it will drop , then take the liquor and annoint the place pained therewith , and bathe it wel before the fire , as hot as you can suffer it , and dip a brown paper therein , and lay it hot thereunto with warm cloaths bound fast to it all night . Do this for the space of three or four nights together .

AGUES .
For a Quartain Ague .

Take a quart of Ale , one ounce of Cene , half an ounce of Licoras , half an ounce of Anniseeds , a few Raisons of the Sun , boil these together till your Ale be more then halfe consumed , then give it to the Patient to drink , as warme as he may , when his Fit is upon him , and go to bed , and keep him warm . This is to be used three several times , if his Fit go not away at the first . Probatum .

For an Ague .

Take the Root of a blew Lilly and scrape it clean , and slice it , lay it in soak all night in Ale , and in the morning stamp it and strain it , and give it the Patient luke warm to drink , an hour before the Fit cometh .

For the Feaver Cake .

Take Barley meal , or else the flower of wheat , and make a cake and bake it , and then take the juice of Hemlocks , and annoint the belly with it : Also you may take Oyle of Exceter , or Sallet Oil , and fry a few Oats therein , and lay it to the Patients stomack as hot as he can suffer it . Probatum .

For a hot Burning Ague .

Take Succory roots and leaves , Parsley roots , Endive leaves , Borrage leaves and Sorrel leaves , seethe all these together in a pottle of running water , and when it is well sodden , strain the water from the Herbs , then put to it a good piece of Sugar to make it pleasant , and two spoonful of Vineger , that it may be somewhat sharp : you may also put in Buglos .

An excellent Medicine for an Ague .

Take a handful of good Bay Salt , and put it into a Mortar and bray it very small , then put thereto as many of the biggest Cobwebs that you can get , as the quantity of four fingers , and beat them a good while , then put into them a good handful of Smallage clean picked , and so beat them all together very well into one substance ; then take it out of the Mortar , and put thereunto two ounces of the best Venice Turpentine unwashed , and temper them well together , and two hours before the Ague fit cometh , divide it into two parts , and bind it equally to both wrists on the place where the Pulse beateth , and roll it up well with a linnen cloth , that it stir not from the place , and tack it fast with a needle and thred , and so let it lye four and twenty hours , and it will alter the Fit of the Ague and drive it away ; but if not , try the second time and no doubt but it will help . A little fresh butter will get off the Medicine from the wrists .

A good Medicine to remove or avoid a Burning Fever .

Take of Dragon Water , of Angelica Water , of Red rose Water , of each three spoonfuls , three grains of Bezar Stone , the quantity of a Nutmeg of Mithridatum , or else a spoonful of Jean Treakle , half a penny worth of English Saffron ; Mingle all these together , and take it fasting , and sweat after it , and use this two or three mornings together .

For the Ague .

Take one penny worth of Gore Turpentine , of Rye Leaven the quantity of a Hasel Nut , being somewhat stale , a little course Mastick , and a little bay salt , both beaten small , one handful of Smallage , and a few Cobwebs shred smal ; mingle all these with the Turpentine , and spread the same upon a plece of white Sheeps leather on the rough side , being pricked full of holes , and three hours before you think your Fit will come , bind it to your wrists , and let it continue nine dayes or more .

Another .

Take a pottle of Ale , seethe it , and skum it , then put to it the tops of Centory , Mints , Sage , Wormewood and Hysop of each a handful ; boil all in the Ale , till half be consumed , then take the Herbs out with a spoon , then put a quantity of Sugar into the Ale , to allay the bitternesse of it , and so let it boil a little while again , then strain it through a fair cloath ; that done , put thereto as much Treakle as the bignesse of a bean and then keep it in a fair glasse , and let the Patient drink thereof first and last , and drink not after for the space of an hour .

For all Feavers and Agues of sucking Children .

Take powder of Christal , and steep it in wine and give it the Nurse to drink : also take the root of Morsus Diabili with the Herb , and hang it about the Childs neck .

For an Ague .

Take Bur-roots and red Nettle crops , and seethe them in stale Ale , and clarifient , let the Patient drink it a little before the cold fit cometh , and when he beg n●eth to swear , give him a posset of Ale made with Marigolds , and Fennel being clarified , and it helpeth in four or five Fits .

Another .

Take of Smallage and Fetherfew , of each a handful stamp them , and straine them , and take half so much ( as the juice thereof ) of small Ale , being mixt together , drink it in bed before the Fit cometh , and cover your self warm .

Another .

Take Endive , Sowthistle , Dandillion , Lettice , Sorrel , of each alike , stil them altogether , and the water thereof is very good for an Ague .

Another .

Take Soot . and yolks of Eggs , and bay Salt , and Pepper , being mingled wel together , and lay it to both the wrists , and drink warm Ale .

Another .

Take three cloves of Garlick , and bruise them , a penny worth of Aqua vitae , and half a pint of Ale , seethe them together ; and drink it before the Fit cometh , as hot as you may .

Another .

Box leaves dryed and made into powder , and Sheeps trecklings put in soak in strong Ale , and drunk , is very good .

An approved Medicine for an Ague .

Take a red Fennel root , and cut it very smal , and take six and fifty cornes of Pepper beaten very small , and mingle them together , and bind them to your wrists half an hour before your Fit cometh .

AQUA COMPOSITA .
How to make a Special Aqua Composita to take for a Surfet or cold stomack .

Take a handful of Rosemary , a good root of Enula campane , a handful of Hysop , half a handful of Thime , six good crops of Sage , as much Mint , and as much Penniroyal , half a handful of Horehound , two ounces of Liquorice well bruised , and as much Anniseeds ; Then take two gallons of the best strong Ale , and take all the Herbs aforesaid , and wring them asunder , and put them into an Earthen pot wel covered , and let them stand a day and a night ; from thence put all into a brasse pot , and set it on the fire , and let it stand till it boil : then take it from the fire , and set your Limbeck on the pot , and stop it close with paste that there come no air out of it , and still it out with a soft fire . There is to be added to it by a new counsel , one handful of red Fennel .

A Receipt of G. K. to make Aqua composita .

Take of the best strong stale Ale , three gallons , of Licoras clean scraped and bruised half a pound , of Aniseeds clean dressed and bruised one pound .

Of each smal cut one ounce . Fennel seed Carraway seed Sassafras seed Piony seed Winter savory seed Seed of Anodinum Seed of Ameos Of each one ounce . Ginger Nutmegs Gallingal Great Gallingal Bruised , of each half an ounce . Cloves Long Pepper Cubebes Callamint aromaticus Of each two ounces . Cinnamon bruised Ivy roots sliced Enula campana roots dried and thin sliced Roots of Tussilage . Of Bay berries bruised , first blanched , one ounce . Of each a quarter of an ounce . Setwal Spiknard Mace Lignum Aloes Of each a handful . Roots of Angelica sliced , and of the seeds bruised Ligna Cassia sliced . Juniper berries bruised , or the Wood thin sliced Red Rose flowers Flowers of Sticardue Saint Johns wort The Herb Canapitis Diptamnus Cretius . Pimpernel Phillipendola Scabious Betony Egrimony Plantane Oamomile flowers of each an ounce . The Wood or Tree called Tamariscus The roots of Sassaparilla bruised The roots of Orpine The Roots of Gentian sliced two drams . one ounce . Of the Gum of Mirrh Of Olibanum Of Mastick Of Alkanite Of Sugar four ounces .
The order of drawing this Aqua Composita .

Half your Cinnamon , your Lignum Adlo●s , the roots and seeds of Angelica must be reserved out of the Brasse pot , and knit in a linnen bag , and laid in the Receiver , whereinto your Liquor must run ; and by and by the Alkanite must be put into the Receiver . Also receive out of your brasse pot all your Herbs and Flowers until the last draught come ; your other Spices , Seeds , Roots and Gums must be put with your Ale into your brass pot , then set on your Limbeck , and close it fast with paste , and keep the head therof always cool with cold water , and draw it so long as it wil run good , which is tried by casting a little of it into the fire , if it burn , it is good ; if not , take off your Limbeck charily , and powre out all your stuffe that is in your linnen bags in the Receiver , and all the rest of your flowers and herbs , and put to them a gallon and a half of fresh Ale , and set on your Limbeck again , and draw it as before ; and the Cinnamon and the Sugar that is left , must be put into the Receiver again : and when all is drawn out , put your first draught and your last together , and keep it for your use .

The best way to make Mrs. Bells Aqua-composita .

Take six gallons of the best strong Ale , the Ale wort must be so strong , that it will bear an Egge , and the Ale must be at least a week old , then take two pound of Anniseeds , two pound of Licoras scraped and bruised , Fennel seeds , Coriander seeds , Carraway seeds , Parsley seeds and Gromel seeds , of each a good handful , and ( for any other Seeds or Spices use your discretion ) then take of Lavender , Rosemary , Sage , Hisop , Savory , Sweet Marjerom , Standing Time , Mother-Time , Running Time , Burrage , Buglos , Succory , Endive , Lettice , Violet-leaves , Strawberry-leaves , Mugwort , Red Fennel , Peniroyal , Red Mints , Herb-grace , Germander , Avens , Wormwood , Bay-leaves , Nep , Clary , Horehound , Comfrey , Marigold leaves , Mercury , Sowthistle , Sorrel , Plantane , Ribwort , Angelica , Carduus Benedictus Wood-Betany , Scabious , Balme , Liver-wort , Long-wort , Saint Johns-wort , Saint Peters-worts , Parsley , Dandillion , Basil , Lavender Spike , Bloodwort , Egrimony , Burnet , Garden Gallingale roots , Setwal-roots , Polipodium of the Oak , Pimpernel , Clivers , Shepherds-flowers , Knot grasse , Cinqfoil , Long debeeff , Sparragus , Water-cresses , Spinage , of each of these two handfuls , two or three heads of House-leek . Put all the Seeds , Herbs and Roots to the Ale , and let them lye a steeping , all night , then still them in a Limbeck and draw of it so long as it runneth good ; which is tried by casting a little of it into the fire ; if it burn , it is good , or else not .

To make another Aqua-composita .

Take a brass pot of four gallons , and rub it very clean within side , then take three Gallons of good strong Ale , and a gallon of Wine lees , so that your pot be not full by three fingers with your Herbs and Spices , as followeth . Take a pound of Anniseeds well bruised , and half a pound of Licoras scraped and bruised , and put it into the pot , then take a handful of Rosemary , a handful of Hisop , a good root of Enulacampana and scrape it well and slice it ; half a handful of Unset Time , half a handful of Mints , a handful of red Fennel , a handful of red Sage , six good crops of Marjerom , and as much Peniroyal , a quater of a handful of Hartstongue , half a handful of Horehound ; gather not the Herbs till the dew be off them , then wring all your Herbs asunder , and put your Spices and all in your pot , and let them stand all night , then set your pot upon a fire of Charcoals , and set on your Limbeck upon the pot ; and stop your pot round about with paste , so that no air come forth ; then make a little fire under the pot , and put cold water in the top of the Limbeck , and be sure you keep it alwayes full with cold water ; and as soon as it begins to drop into the Receiver , abate the fire a little , and keep it so that it drop not too fast nor too soft ; for if it drop too fast , it will be too hot of the fire ; and if too soft , it will be too weak : you can draw but a quart of the best , and a quart of the second .

Another way .

Take three gallons of Claret-wine with some Lees amongst it ; for want of Wine , take very strong Ale , then take two pound of Anniseeds bruised , and four pound of Licoras clean scraped and bruised , one pound of great Raisons stoned ; Parsley and Fennel roots , of each a good handful , scraped and the pith taken out , with a root of Angelica , then stop it very close , and let it stand three dayes and three nights , then still it in a Limbeck , and keep the best by it self , and you must put as much Sugar candied into the glasse as is worth a shilling , and hang two grains of Musk in a cloth in it .

AQUA VITAE .
To make Aqua Vita for a cold stomack .

Take Rosemary and Hisop , of each a handful , Sage and Horehound , of each half a handful , one root of Enula campane , Marjerom and red Mints , of each six crops , Licoras and Anniseeds well bruised , of each two ounces ; then take three gallons of strong Ale grounds , and set all these on a fire in a pan til it begin to seethe , then take it from the fire , and put it in a brasse pot , and set on your Limbeck , stopping it close with paste , and keeping a soft fire under it .

To make Aqua-vitae to avoid Flegme .

Take of Peniroyal a handful , of Strawberry leaves two handfuls , and Pimpernels three handfuls , and add these to the former Receipt .

AQUA MIRABILIS .
How to make a precious Water , called , Aqua Mirabilis .

Take Gallingale , Cloves , Squills , Ginger , Melilot , Cardomons , Mace , and Nutmegs , of each one dram ; of the juice of Cellendine half a pint ; mingle all these made into powder with the said juice and a pint of Aqua-vitae , and three pints of good White-wine , and put all these into a Stillatory of glasse , and let it stand all night , and on the morrow still it with an easie fire .

This Water is good , for by a secret nature it dissolveth the grief of the Lungs without any pain , it purgeth Melancholy , it expelleth the stopping of the Urine , and it marvellously profiteth the stomack , conserveth Youth in his own state long , and preserveth memory . destroyeth the Palsie : it being given a man or woman labouring for life , one spoonful relieveth him : Of all Artificial Waters I think none better : In Summer use one spoonful thereof , in Winter two .

BACK .
A good Medicine to strengthen the Back .

Take Oaken leaves and buds , Knot-grass , Comfrey , and Clary , of each alike , and still them : this must be taken every morning two spoonfuls , but let it be a fortnight old , or else the fire wil not be out of it .

Another .

Take Comfrey , Knot-grass , and the flowers of Archangel ; boile them in a little milk of a browne Cow , and drink of it every morning ; it is very good .

For the Rains of the Back and Stomack .

Take of Fern that groweth on a house , and Camomile of each a handful , two or three slips of Unset Hysop , bruise 〈◊〉 these together , and seeth 〈◊〉 them in a quart of Rhenish or White-wine , with a handful of Currants , till it come to a pint ; and after it is sodden , put into it an ounce and a half of white Sugar candied , and let it melt of it self , then strain it through a fair cloath , and give it the Patient to drink warm morning and evening .

To strengthen the Back .

Take a handful of Knot-grasse , a handful of Archangel flowers , nine branches of Gromel , and stamp it with a pint of Ewe milk , and warm it bloud warm , and let the Patient drink it an hour before he riseth for nine dayes together .

For the Raines of the Back .

Take your own water , and boil it well and scum it well , then take a quarter of an ounce of Oile of Bayes , and an ounce of Oyle of Roses , and boil it from a pottle to a pint or a quart , and annoint therewith the rains of the back , and also the Spleen vain in the foot .

For the pain of the Back , and heat of the Back .

Take Rose-water , and put thereunto Sanders and Rose leaves , and lay them in steep in your Rose-water one whole night , and it ( being drunk ) will take away the heat , and greatly comfort the Reins : or wash the back therewith .

To cleanse the Back , and purge the Raines .

Take one Fennel root , and two Parsley roots , and pick out the piths of them , and put thereto one handful of Pellitory of the wal ; and all these things being washed clean , seeth them in posset Ale , and drink thereof when you go to bed , and if you awake at midnight , drink of it also .

A good Medicine to strengthen a weak Back .

Take a good handful of the pith of the back of a young Ox or Heifer , slice ●t , and take out the stuff in it , and put it in a fair dish , put thereunto one , two or three of pure Dates , the skin within side taken off , and minced as fine as may be ; then boile them in two or three spoonfuls of Rose-water , then look what quantity of Dates , so the like of Raisons of the Sun , and red Currants , your Raisons must be minced smal , and the stones taken out , then boil your Raisons and Currants and Rose-water together till they be tender , and put in some crumbs of Bread , Cinnamon , and Sugar , and Saffron small beaten to powder , then temper all these together in a fair dish , and have ready Pastionel , which is made of Sugar and yolks of Eggs , fine flower and butter , these work together into paste , and roll it as thin as you can , and make it into pieces , the fashion of a Pease cod , and bake them slenderly , and reserve them to your use , and when you list to eat of them , take one and heat it by the fire side in the morning , and eat it , and another 〈◊〉 noon .

For the Back .

Take some Comfrey roots , Knotgrasse , Clary and Shepherds purse stamp them and strain them , with a little Muskadine , and put thereto the rest of a pint of Muskadine , one Nutmeg grated , and two yolks of Eggs , and so drink of it cold .

To cleanse and comfort the Back and Reins .

Take a pottle of fair Spring-water , and put thereinto halfe a pound of Eringo roots , as new as you can get them , and meerly of themselves as they grow , without any candying or confectioning , only bruise them very well before you put them into the pipkin of water , then take three good sticks of Licoras , and bruise them , and put them into the same water : let all these boil together over a temperate fire until half be consumed , then take it off , and every morning drink a pretty draught thereof for seventeen or eighteen dayes together .

A Conserve to strengthen the Back .

Take Eringo roots , and conserve them , as you do Damask white and red Roses , in every respect , the pith being taken out , one pound and a half of Sugar is enough for every pound of Roots , and three pints of water , and stew them closely at the first , as you do your Roses ; if you will add to them five or six graines of Ambergreece beaten to fine powder , it will be much more cordial .

A good Drink against the heat of the Back .

Take Fennel , Comfrey and Plantane , of each a handful , Anniseeds , Fennel seeds and Licoras , of each an ounce , Mastick two drams , Lapis dactilus two drams , boile these in two quarts of new milk till half be consumed , then strain it and drink of it morning and evening . After this drink , the space of an hour , take on the top of a knife this Electuary :

Diatragacanth . frigid . one ounce , of Sirrup of Violets one dram , mix them together , and take it as aforesaid .

For paine and heat in the Back .

Take Sage , Rosemary , Camomile and Maudlin , of each one handful , stamp them together , and frye them in May butter , and annoint the back with it warm .

Of the pain in the Back .

This pain proceedeth of Rheumes that fall into the sinews of the Muscles , or of great labour , and such like occasions .

Seeth Nep in your broth , which draweth the noisome and grieved matter out of the neck , and driveth away all pain in the shoulders and back bones . Also silver Mountain seeds sod in water and drink thereof twice a week every time three or four ounces . It is very good against all weakness of the back and raines .

BALM .
To make an excellent Balm .

Take a pottle of the best White wine , three pints of Oyle of Saint Johns-wort , of the blossomes of Saint Johns-wort , Carduus Benedictus , Sage , Valerian , of each two pound , of Marjerom and Comfrey one pound , chop them , and stamp them small , and put them into the Wine and Oyle ; then take new Wheat four ounces , dry it well and bruise it , and put it into the Wine and Oyle , stir it well and seeth it four and twenty hours upon the embers close covered , sometimes stirring it , then boile it and stir it well , and when you perceive the wine is almost consumed , take it off and strain it , then set it on a soft fire , and take Venice Turpentine , Mirrhe , Incense and Mastick , of each four ounces , Ohbanum five ounces , Sanguis Draconis one ounce , beat all these to fine powder , and searse them through Lawn , put in the Turpentine a little before the rest , stirring it exceeding well , then set it a little on the fire , and off and on , keeping it stirring till it be almost cold , then put it in a glasse bottle for your use . It is good for all manner of wounds .

BELLY .
For a swelling in the Belly .

Take Sassafras , Hartstongue , Betony , Centory , of each two handfuls , Pelitory of Spain , Cinnamon , Ginger , Cloves , of each one ounce , Licoras two ounces , Spiknard one ounce , put all these in a gillon of White wine ; and let it stand three dayes , and then drink of it the space of eight dayes .

Another .

Take a quart of Spring-water , and about some twenty leaves of a weed called Dithander , and put thereinto some ten or twelve Cloves , and boyl all these together till it come to a pint , and drink thereof .

An Oyntment for a great belly , whether it be by reason of an Ague , or Wormes , or the Spleen .

Take Romane Wormwood . common Wormwood , Garden Tansie , Fetherfew , Sowthernwood , Unset Leeks , Peach leaves , Herb-grace , of each one handful , wash them , and wring them , then take a pound of Barrowes grease or May butter , stamp all the Herbs in a Mortar very small , then mingle them with the grease , and make it up into balls as big as Tennis Balls , then put them in a Cellar seven or eight daies till they be all hoary , then break them into an Earthen pot , and boil them on a soft fire till the juice be consumed , then take it up and strain it , and keep it for your use : And when you use it , warm some of it , and annoint the belly before the fire morning and evening .

For a pain in the Bowels through hot Choler .

The party must be purged with Sir●ups which do cool , and Glisters . For a Purge , take eight and twenty damask Pruins , and five or six Figs , seeth them in water , and take of this Decoction three or four ounces , temper Cassia therein , and the Oyl of Sweet Almonds five or six ounces tempered with Sugar , and drink the same at once . It looseneth the body very gently , and may be given to children newly born . Likewise Manna decocted with sowre Dates , Pruins and Sugar , is good to give a stool .

BITING .
For the Biting of a Mad Dog .

Take Garlick , Salt and Rew , stamp them altogether , and in the manner of a Plaister lay it to the sore , and give the Patient Treakle to drink three times in a week till the danger be past . Prebatum .

Another .

Take a handful of Box , and stamp it , and strain it with a draught of milk , put into it a pretty quantity of Lobsters shell beaten to powder , and some Unicorns horn , if you can get it , and drink thereof and wash the wound therewith .

Another .

Take Betony , Wild Sage , and Night Shade , of each a good handful , and a pint of running water , stamp the Herbs , and strain them therewith , and put thereto a penny worth of Treakle , and give the Patient to drink two or three mornings fasting .

BLEEDING .
To stanch the bleeding of a Cut.

Take Hysop , and cut it as small as you can , and put it into the wound , and put Cobwebs thereupon , or a linnen cloth clean washed and dryed and burnt to tinder and laid to the cut , doth stanch it without doubt .

To stanch the Bleeding , and to heal .

Take Mastick and the hair of a Hare mixt with the white of a new laid Egg , and make a Plaister thereof , and lay it to the wound .

Another for the same .

There is not a better thing then the powder of Bole Armoniack for to stanch the bleeding of a wound , the powder to be laid upon it ; or for the Nose , to be put in with the blast of a quil .

Another for the same .

Take the shavings of Parchment , and lay it to the wound , it stancheth and healeth .

Another .

Take dryed Vervain and make it into powder , and so lay it in the wound .

To stanch bleeding at the Nose , Vein , or Wound .

Take a little piece of linnen cloth , and a Spider , kill it not , but wrap it in the piece of linnen cloth , and put it up in the Patients Nostrils .

Another .

Take Orpine , which is chiefe of all Herbs to stanch blood , beat the Herb in your hand , chasing it till it be warm , it will stop all manner of bleeding .

Another to stop bleeding at the Nose , mouth , wound or bloudy flux .

Take the juice of red Nettles , with a little red Wine , and a little Vitriol , burnt or unburnt , and drink it .

Another for the same .

Take a little lint , and make it round like a pease , and dip it into ink , and put it into the Nose , and it will stanch bleeding straightwayes .

Another .

Take the Mosse of a Crab tree , and let the Patient smell to it as it cometh from the tree .

Another .

Take a quantity of green Coperas , as much Bole Armoniack beaten to fine powder and cast it into the wound .

Another .

Take Wine Vineger and the white of an Egg , and beat them together , and spread them on a linnen cloth , and for a man lay it on his privy members , and for a woman on her brest .

Another for a Wound .

Take wild Tansie and bruise it small , and lay it on the wound , or make powder of it , and fill the wound full of it .

For bleeding at the Nose .

Take Betony and stamp it with as much salt as you can hold between your two fingers , and put it in your Nose .

To stanch Blood .

Take the lean of salt Bief , so much as you think will goe into the wound , and lay it in the Embers of the fire , and let it roast till be red hot , and thrust it into the wound hot , and bind it up fast , and if the wound be in the foot , bind him about the Anckle ; if in the legg , about the knee , if in the knee , bind the thigh ; if in the hand , about the wrists ; if in the arme , about the bought of the arme with a g●od list or Garter two or three times about , and it will stanch bleeding .

To stop Bleeding :

Take Centory , green Rew , and red Fennel and stamp and strain them and drink it warmed .

Another .

Take an old clean linnen cloth , and wet it well in Vineger , then burn it , and take the powder thereof , and if it be a wound , cast it therein , and it will stop the bleeding immediately ; but if the Nose bleed , then snuff up the powder into the Nose , and it helpeth .

Another .

Take the crops of Southernwood , and crush them in your fingers and put it into the nose .

Another .

If your Nose do bleed unmeasurably , then tye your little finger very hard about the lower joint , and for the most part , it faileth not , but stayeth the same .

For spitting of Blood .

Take the juice of Betony , and temper it with Goats milk , and give it the Patient to drink three dayes together .

Another .

Take Smallage , Rew , Mints and Betony , and seeth them well in good milk , and sup it warm .

To stanch blood .

Take an Herb called Periwinkle , and hold it between thy teeth , and it helpeth .

For pissing of Blood .

Take Ambrosia and Bursa pastoris of each a handful , Parsley seeds the like , stamp them together , and drink the juice thereof with Goats milk .

The cause of pissing of blood may be superfluity of Humors , sharpness of Urine , Winds , Tumors , Impostumations , debility of the Kidneyes and Bladder , then is there a pain about the Privities , and the blood is congealed and separated from the Urine : In case the blood be much , and runneth out swiftly , then it signifies a broken Vein , otherwise an Ulcer ; but if the Urine be like water that flesh is washed in , then it is of a weak liver ; but if from superfluity of blood , then it is to be seen by the fulnesse of the body ; if through sharpnesse of Humours the Patient is ever burning , therefore he must avoid all sharp , tart and salt things .

Of letting Bloud .

Phlebottomie is needlesse to those that be of so strong a nature , that ( being over laden ) are able to expel all superfluity through natural passages , as by bleeding at Nose , &c.

Quest. But why is Phlebottomie used ?

Ans. When blood aboundeth , it is commonly in those that have a hot liver , full veines , a high colour and brownish , and not fat and corpulent : Also in those that eat and drink abundantly , live at ease , and use meats that ingender much blood , which when Nature cannot digest , it corrupteth the braines , from which issueth dangerous Diseases ; and in these cases , this is a more sure remedy , then to admit of inward Physick .

Also letting of bloed doth strengthen the brain , comfort the sight , warmeth the marrow in the bones , freeth the inward parts of many infirmities , stayeth vomiting , oftentimes helpeth the flux or lask , cleereth the senses , restoreth sleep , r●neweth the spirits , because melancholy blood is thereby diminished , cureth deasness reduceth lost voices , augmenteth the powers and vertues of all the body , being thereby rid of superfluities ; the abundance of blood is known no less by the thicknesse and troubled matter consisting of the Urine , then by the signes before mentioned . And though the blood be not inflamed , but superabundant , it causeth many dangerous diseases ; and if any in the morning about the dawning of the day do commonly sweat , it is a sign of Superfluity in the Veine● .

Thirdly , Where cold and bad blood is , there must be a Purgation precede Phlebottomiae , or else the cold blood will remain .

Lastly , It s good sometimes to be let blood that the blood may be led or drawn from one place to another .

BONES .
How to use Fractured Bones : four kinds of Factures .

First , when it is broken in length : Next , when it is broken overthwart . Thirdly , when it is oblick and crooked . Fourthly , when it is girded , and broken , and shivered in divers pieces , either legs or armes .

Albusences , and others later Writers , make the difference of Fractures ; not according to the bone fractured , but after the place affected ; as if the Nose be broken , brain-pan , jawes , ribs , back-bone , armes , legs , or other parts , which be not differences of Fractures , but of the place affected , according to nature .

Four Directions in the Cure of Fractures , according to the place fractured .

First , to respect , that the bones be put again in their former place .

Secondly , to be reduced to their natural , and so conserved and kept without motion or hurt .

Thirdly , That the bone broken may be ingendred and conglutinated together by ingendring of Callus .

Fourthly , To correct the Accidents that do come after the Fracture of the bones .

How the Bones out of joint ought to be put together .

Be sure of help to hold the party at need ; for the Legg or Arm let him sit in a Chair , and with annointing draw it out till the place be met , as tenderly as you may , having respect to the party grieved his complexion and nature .

How Bones may be conserved after they be set in their natural place .

Look well to your rolling . First , it is very good to take the white of an egge and Oyle of Roses mixt together , and wet therein the linnen Cloathes which may cover the place broken , and somewhat more of the other , and roll it not . hard , for it may cause dolour and flux of humours .

How the Rollers must be used .

The first Roller upon the Fracture three or four times , and so to the second part upwards ; the third Roller leek downward , and it must be half as low as the first ; these Rollers should be wet in water and wine before you use them . If the pain be vehement , then the member would be wrapped about with fine wooll well carded , or else with stuff wet in Oxicrotium .

A defensive Medicine .

Take Unguentum Populeum two ounces , Bole Armoniack one ounce , mix these together with Oyle of Roses , and a little Vineger .

If the place appear blistered .

Take half a pint of running water , and set it on the fire , and put in fine Wax , a little Oyl of Roses and sine Barly meal , seethe them altogether , but not very thick , then make thereof a Plaister or Cere-cloth ; strike it upon the cloth , upon the bottom of a Pewter dish , over a Chafingdish and coals , and lay it luke-warm to the arm or leg , a night and a day and it will asswage the humour of boyning .

For the Wound of Broken Bones .

Take luke-warm Mell Rosarum , and Oyle of Roses , and a stamp of flax dipped in the Whites of Eggs , and so bind it upon the sore ; Also apply about the place Bole Armoniack , Sanguis Draconis , and Olibanum , beaten with a little Oyl of Roses , Barley meal and Vineger round about the sore , and so comfort the Patient .

A Defensive against Boyning of a broken Bone in the Leg.

Make your Plaister of Oyle of Roses and Oyle of Mirtle melted together with a little wax , and when it is cold , put to it Bole Armoniack and Pompuleon , of each one ounce , of Wine two ounces , and lay it a handful broad upon the hurt and let it lye .

A Poultice for any Boyning inward .

Take a pint of new Cowes milk , a pint of Rye-bread crumbs , a handful of French Poppy leaves shred small , two ounces of Oyle of Roses , three yolks of new laid eggs , and as much Saffron as the weight of a Groat , First boil the milk , the crumbs and the Poppy together a good while , and then put in the rest , and spread it upon a faire linnen cloth .

To asswage the swelling upon any broken Bone or out of joint .

Take Unguentum Pompuleum one ounce , Bole Armoniack one ounce , mix them together with a little Oyle of Roses , and a little Vineger .

For the Bone ache .

Take the leaves and flowers of Henbane , and put them in an earthen pot with May butter , and close the pot , and set it in a dunghil three months , then annoint the grieved place therewith .

BODY .
To distil a Cock , good for any weak Person .

Take a red or black Cock , and pluck him quick , and whip him alive with small twigs a pretty while , then cut off his head and gut him , and cut him in quarters , and wipe him very dry with a fair cloth ; then take an earthen pot and lay four or five splints to keep it from the bottom of the pot ; then lay in the four quarters upon the splints , and lay between every quarter some of these Roots and Fruit following , Fennel roots , Parsley roots , Succory roots of each two or three , two or three slips of Rosemary , two or three Dates quartered , half a handful of Raisons of the Sun the stones taken out , six spoonfuls of Rhenish Wine , Malmesey or Muskadine , three or four whole Mace , cover the pot , and stop it close with paste , and set it in a pot or kittle of hot water , and let it boil softly with a temperate fire sour hours , then take it up and let it run through a fair cloth without any forcing , then put it in a fair glasse or pot , and keep it close covered , and give to the Patient two or three spoonfuls at once , or in quantity as the stomack is able to take it , in some broth made of Mutton or Veal , first in the morning , and as often in the day besides as he hath a stomack to take it .

To preserve the Body .

Take a pottle of fair water and six Calves feet , and put therein Betony , Long-wort , Liver-wort , Knot-grasse , Clary , Balm , with a quantity of Mace , Cinnamon and Ginger , and six Dates ; let all these be sodden together till it come to a Jelly ; and then take a quart of White-wine , or very pure claret , and put therein , and eat it at your pleasure .

Another .

Take the marrow of Venison , a pint of running water , three leaves of Clary , three leaves of Comfrey , one handful of Archange , a handful of Charnel , theree Dates , a handful of smal Raisons , seeth altogether till it come to half a pint , then strain it , and put thereto a pint of white Bastard , and a quantity of Manus Christi .

Another .

Take a pint of Muskadine , and put thereto Hemp-seed and blanched Almonds , and Cap Dates , two or three whole Mace , and a Nutmeg , and three crops of Rosemary , and a little Saffron and red Rose-water , and boil them all together till half be boiled away , and after they be boiled , put thereto Mithridatum about the quantity of a hasel Nut , but let it not seethe after , and let the party drink thereof at his going to bed at night .

Another .

Take a pottle of water , and a Chickken , and two Fennel roots , two Parsley roots , three Dates , a handful of Currants , and boile them altogether , from a pottle to a pint , then take two spoonfuls of Hasel Nut kernels , and eight blanched Almonds , stamped together with the Nuts , and strain them into the broth , and so drink it morning and evening .

For avoiding gravel in the Body .

Take a couple of eggs , and boil them hard , then take the shels only , and stamp them very small , then take six Dates stones , and one Nutmeg , and stamp them likewise , then take of Cene as much as the two former things do weigh , then searse it through a very fine Searse , then take the weight of four pence or six pence and drink it in a quantity of White Wine , Ale or Beere , in the morning as long as the things do last , and it will break it away , with hot broth within one hour after .

A Medicine for a weak Body .

Take a Legg of Veal , and wash it very clean , and put it into a gallon of fair spring water , set it over the fire , and skumme it very cleane , and then put in a quarter of a pound of the best red Currants you can get , and half a handful of the Roots of Orpine , the skin being clean pick'd off , and some grated bread to thicken ; let it boil softly over the fire till it cometh to a pottle , and then put in half an ounce of Coral very finely beaten , and half an ounce of Cinnamon finely beaten , and let it be stirred when the Spices be put in ; and this you must drink three times a day , being boiled three or four walmes after the Spices be put in . You must drink it in the morning fasting , and an hour before Dinner , and an hour before Supper . It must be very warm when you drink it , and in the morning fast two hours after you have taken it . This is good for a weak back , for the Mother , and for the Whites , and for the running of the Rains .

To comfort the Spirits of one that is weak .

Every two or three hours give the Patient a spoonful of Syrrup De Corticibus Citri , and therein three or four drops of Aqua Coelestis .

A very good Glister for a weak body that is troubled with the Cholick .

Take a piece of a knuckle of Veal , set it on the fire in a convenient quantity of water , one Fennel root scraped , and the pith taken out , one Parsley root scraped the pith taken out , Camomile , Penniroyal , Burrage and Bugloss , of each a handful , Raisons of the Sun stoned , three pieces of large Mace , and a piece of Cinnamon bruised a little , one Nutmeg quartered : Let these boil till it hath a good taste of the meat , then strain out a pint of this Broth in a Bason , and put to it four spoonfuls of Oyle of Rew , the yolk of one new laid egge , three penny worth of Sugar candied ; stir all these well , and give it with a Glister-pipe blood warm , about eight of the Clock in the morning and four in the afternoon .

BRAINES .
A Gargarism to purge the Braines . By Dr. Deodate .

Take six spoonfuls of Wine Vineger , and twelve spoonfuls of water , and two spoonfuls of Honey , clarifie them together , and add thereto one spoonful of Mustard .

BREST .
To heal a sore Brest when it is broken .

Boil Lillies in new milk , and lay it on to break it , and when it is broken , tent it with a Mallow stalk , and lay on it a Plaister of Mallowes boiled in Sheeps tallow . These are to be used if you cannot keep it from breaking .

For a womans Brest not broken .

Take Oyle of Roses , Bean flower , the yolk of an Egg , a little Vineger , temper all these together , then set it afore the fire that it may be a little warm , and then with a feather strike it upon the Brest morning and evening or any time of the day when she feels the pricking .

A Drink for a sore Brest or Wound .

Take of Avens , Plantane , Ribwort , Bugloss , Primrose leaves , Cuckoe Sorrel , Bramble leaves , and a yellow flower like to Dandillion , but somewhat less , Daisies , roots and all , Sanacle , Wormwood , Strawberry leaves , Herb Robert , Egrimony , Cinqfoil , of each a good handful , not too much wormwood , for making it bitter ; boil all these in a pottle of White-wine , and make it somewhat sweet with Honey , then strain it and wring out all the juice as neer as you can , then drink a good draught thereof in the morning and at night till it is done , and lay to the sore a Primrose leaf , or a Plantane : And when the brest is sore or hard , take Polipodium , Plantane and great Raisons , beat them smal , and lay it all about the Brest upon a cloth .

For an Ague in the Brest .

Take Groundsel , Daisie leaves and roots , course Wheat chessel , make a Poultice thereof with the parties owne water , and lay it warm to the Brest .

A Drink to purifie the Brests from Rheume .

Take Hysop , Figs and Honey boile them in Wine , from a pottle to a quart , drink it in the Evening hot and in the morning cold .

For a sore Brest , or to dry up a womans milk , or to asswage the hard swelling , if it lye not too long .

Take stale strong Ale or Beer grounds , a small peece of Allome , and a little Honey , and boil them together , then take a piece of woollen cloth , and cut two holes in it for the two nipples , and dip it in the liquor , and lay it to the brests very hot , lay a piece of black wool upon the nipples .

For stopping in the Brest .

Take Rew and seethe it in Verjuice , and so drink it .

For a heat and swelling in a Womans Brest .

Take the whites of two new laid eggs and beat them very well ; also take a handful of Violet leaves , and pound them very fine , and put them to the whites of the Eggs , and take as much wheat-flower as will make it as thick as a Plaister , and temper it well altogether and spread it upon a cloth , and lay it upon the brest , and it will ease the pain , and take away the swelling . Also Snow-water and Sallet Oyle , &c. Probatum .

If a woman want milk in her Brests .

The cause may be of heat or drowth , or of some cold quality of the brest , that the blood which should alter into milk be dryed out .

Again , the want of milk , may be for want of meat , or use of such meats as may dry the blood ; or by bad digestion of the stomack , &c. use a good Diet , and eat green Marjerom in the morning fasting .

BRUISE .
For a Bruise .

Take running water a gallon , Ferne roots scraped clean , and sod in the water till it be halfe consumed , and then stamp them and strain them , and then put it between a linnen cloth , and lay it to the bruise or squat as hot as may be suffered , and it will help : you may wash the place pained with the liquor so that the skin be not broken .

A soveraign Medicine for bruised blood congevled in the body .

Take Lyons Claw , that is , Predalian or our Ladies Mantle , and Sage , and Parsley , of each one handful , of Auni-seeds , Fennel seeds , Hysop seeds , and the root of Elicampane about two ounces , seethe them in two pound of water until the third part be consumed ; drink this , and it loseth all congealed blood in the body , and expelleth it in the Urine .

An excellent Balme to cure any bruise , though Bones be broken therein , and it is very good to cure wounds .

Take of Scala Coeli one pound , Rosemary flowers four ounces , Pomgranat rinds two ounces , Sallet Oyle two pound , White Wine halfe a pint , bruise the Scala Coeli and the Pomgranate rinds , and in the Oyle and the Wine with the Rosemary flowers , infuse them ten dayes in the Sun ; after that , boil them till the Wine be consumed , then strain it , and unto the Oyl being strained , put these things following , Mastick , Olibanum , of each four ounces , Aloes one ounce . Cassia four ounces , Venice Turpentine twelve ounces , Verdigrease one ounce ; boil these in the Oyle until the Gummes be dissolved , then straine it , and keep it to use , and remember that in the end of the boiling the Verdigrease be put in , and let the Turpentine be put in last , not letting it boil after , but only with the heat dissolve it self .

For any Bruises , Aches , or any such like pain .

Take Rosemary tops , Toutswaine leaves , Plantane leaves , of each two handfuls , Stone pitch and Turpentine , of each one pound , a pint of Sallet Oyl , a quarter of a pound of Wax , two ounces of Olibanum ; the Herbs must be beaten very small in a Mortar , and then boile them together in a Pipkin six or seven hours till it come to be as stiff as Soap , and when it is so boiled , it must be strained through a linnen cloth , and so put up in to Gally pots , the Olibanum must not be put in till the other be boiled sufficiently .

For a Bruise , or Strain , or Green Wound .

Take half a pint of Sallet Oyl , a quarter of a pound of White-lead , two ounces of Cerus . First , set the Oyl on the fire in an earthen pan , and when it is ready to boil , put in the White-lead , being in fine powder , so let it boil a quarter of an hour , then put in your Cerus being beaten small , and stir it while it seethes , then drop a drop in cold water , and if it will roll , it is boiled enough ; then powre it all into a Bason of cold water , and when it is cold enough to touch , annoint your hands , and roll it up in little rolls .

An excellent Remedy for Bruises and Aches which come of cold .

Take young Bay-leaves and Wormewood , of each a quarter of a pound , a pound and a half of Suet of a Loyne of Mutton , a quart of Oyle Olive , of Oyle of Spike two ounces , shred your Herbs smal and your Suet , then put them in a stone pot , and powre the Oyles upon them , and cover it very close , and so let it stand close covered two dayes ; then boil it till the Liquor be very green , that the goodnesse is out of the Herbs , then strain it , and reserve it for your use .

Another .

Take a pound of Butter out of the Charn-milk , and set it on the fire , and clarifie it , then take a handful and a half of red Sage , as much Camomile , as much Herb-grace , and half as much Smallage , some young Bay-leaves , chop all the Herbs small , and put them into the clarified butter , and boile them on a soft fire , stirring it until it be green , then strain it , and keep the Liquor for your use .

For a Bruise or Strain .

Take the grounds of Ale or Beere , Wheat Bran and Chickweed , and lay it to the grief three or four times a day upon a red cloth .

For a Bruise or Sore unripened .

Take Oatmeal and seethe it in sweet Cowes milk , until it be as thick as pap , and put it into a pan with a quantity of Sheeps suet , and boile them well , and then make a Plaister thereof , and lay it to the grief as hot as you can suffer it .

BREATH .
A good Medicine for a stinking Breath .

Take two handfuls of Cumin seeds , and seeth them in good Wine from a pottle to a pint , and then drink of it fifteen days together morning and evening .

Of a stinking Breath , how it cometh .

This Infirmity proceedeth , First , when the Gums are putrified : Secondly , from hallow teeth : Thirdly , Stinking humors that fall downe from the head to the Pannicles of the mouth , and make the spettle to stink . Fourthly , Stinking slime of the stomack . Fifthly , the corruption of the Lights . Sixthly , Stinking matter and purulency . Seventhly , stopping in the Nose , or some exulceration of the same .

If it be from any of these causes proceeding from the Head , then it is of heat ; then purge the head , and wash the mouth often with Plantane water .

Also take green Oaken leaves , and dry them , and beat them to powder , and take one dram sod in Wine .

BURNING .
An excellent Medicine for Burning or Scalding .

Take Sage and seeth it in running water , and wash the wound with the water as hot as you can suffer it , and it will take away the heat immediately , then take Sage , and Hartstongue leaves , and Sheeps dung , and fry it with Sheeps suet , and annoint the place therewith with a feather , and let it lye still ; then take Sheeps dung and dry it to powder , and strew it twice a day , and annoint it twice a day ; but take heed of picking any of it away , left there be holes in the skin ever after : And to asswage the stiffness , when you can abide it no longer , then bathe it a little in Sage water ; but the less bathing , the sooner it will be whole .

For a scalding or burning with fire .

Take black Soap , about the bignesse of the sore , and spread it upon a linnen cloth like a Plaister , and so lay it upon the sore , and within half a day it will draw out the fire , and then lay healing Salve to it .

The Oyle of Cream and Snow water , is good to wash the place so hurt .

For Burning or Scalding .

Take the whites of two Eggs , and one yolk , and beat them well together and scum off the froth , then melt three spoonfuls of Barrowes grease , and take three spoonfuls of the juice of Sage , and put thereto , and stir it well together till it be cold , then make thereof a Salve .

To heal a Burning or Scalding .

Take the fat of dryed Bacon , and hold it between a pair of Tongs red hot , and let it drop into a pot of faire water , and of the dropping make your Plaister .

For Burning in the fire .

Take the second pill of a young Elme tree , and lay it in fair water the space of twelve hours or more , then fill out the water and warm it on the fire , and annoint the Patient therewith , and let it drink in the water , and when it is dry , then take new with the juice of Plantane as much of the one as of the other , and then annoint it therewith after the first water .

To make Oyle of Cream for Burning or Scalding .

Take a quart or a pint of new Cream , and boil it in a cleane Vessel , and ever stir it till it become curdy , and that it turne into an Oyle , then straine it through a cloth , and the Oyle will come from the curd .

For Burning with Fire , Gun-powder , Scalding or the like .

Take Snow water , or running water , and put thereinto fine Sallet Oyle , and beat them well together , so done , bathe the place grieved twice or thrice , and so rest that the fire may be taken out : then make this Oyntment following : Take of Daisies , roots and leaves , of Balme , and of Alehoofe , of each two handfuls , of Valerian and Orpine leaves , of each one handful , beat all these together very fine in a stone Mortar after they have been well washed and dryed , then take of fresh Butter unsalted two pound , of Barrowes grease one pound , and a pint of Neats foot-Oyle ; boil all these together , till the water of the Herbs be consumed , by which time it will be a perfect Oyntment , then take it from the fire , straine it , and pre●● it well out , and keep it well in an earthen pot , it will last seven years , and when you use it , take Primrose leaves and pare away the ribs , and after the sore place is well annointed , lay the smooth side upon the place grieved all over , and so lay on fine linnen , and change it often .

For a Burning .

Take half a pint of Cream , two handfuls of Wild Daisies , with their roots , a few Rosemary tops , and a little Sugar , boil them together till they become an Oyl , then strain it , and annoint the place therewith ; but first wash it with Whey .

For a Burning or Scalding .

Take Maiden wort and stamp it , seeth it in fresh butter , and strain it , and annoint the place .

Another .

Take one handful of Barrowes grease , and two handfuls of Groundsel and two or three handfuls of Houseleek , stamp the Herbs together , then put to them new sheeps dung two handfuls , of Goose dung two handfuls , and stamp them altogether , and being hot , strain them through a cloth into an Earthen pot , and with the liquor annoint the burned place .

Another .

Take Plantane , Waybred , Daisies , and the green bark of Elder , and green Goose dung , and Oyl Olive , stamp them together , and wring them through a cloth , and bath the hurt with a fether .

CANKER .
To kill the Canker .

TAke Herb-grace , Ribwort , Fether-few , Groundsel , Parsley , Sorrel , leaven , Boares grease , of each a handful , and a little bay salt ; shred all these together , and seeth them in the dregs of Ale with some Verjuice .

For a Canker in a womans brest .

Take the dung of a white Goose , and the juice of Cellendine , and bray them well in a Mortar together , and lay thereof to the sore , and this will stay the Canker , and heal it .

For a black Canker in a womans brest .

Take pild Garlick and Rye meal , beat them together , and boile them in Wine Vineger till it be thick as pap , then lay it on the fore , and change it three times a day till it be white , then take Pimpernel and stamp it with a little Honey , and lay it to the brest , and it will heal it .

For a Canker in the Nose , Mouth , or Throat .

Take of Rosemary stripped from the stalks , and of red Sage leaves , of each a like ; dry them , and burn them in a clean chafingdish , then rake a pretty piece of Allome , and burn it very fine , and make your Herbs very small , and then with some Honey temper it altogether ; and make it pretty soft , and annoint the place with it three times a day , in the morning fasting , after dinner , and after Supper ; let the water out of your mouth if you can , but if it go downe it will not hurt you ; and before you annoint it , wash it with Orange pils out in pieces , and laid in water ; if you make it bleed it is the better . This Medicine wil look very black , but it is very good .

For a Canker in the mouth .

Take six spoonfuls of honey clarified , with as much water , boil it over the fire till the water be consumed , still stirring it ; and when it is clarified , put to it a pint of the best and strongest White Wine , and a piece of Roch Allome of the bigness of a Hasel Nut , and a spoonful of Bay salt , let all these seeth together the space of a quarter of an hour , then take dry Rose leaves , Woodbind leaves , and Sage , of each a handful , and let them seeth a quarter of an hour more together upon a Chafingdish and coals , and let the Patient wash the sore with the liquor , and lay the leaves upon it , and if the Liquor be too thick to wash your mouth , take fair running water , and White Wine Vinegar , and a spoonful of Honey to be sodden together with the Herbs aforesaid .

For a Canker or Itch over the Body .

First take of Quicksilver , of Sallet Oyle , of Oyl de Baies , of each two pennyworth , a quantity of Quicksilver ; to kil the Quicksilver , add a little bay salt , or Salt peter , mingle all these together and so use it .

CAUDLE .
To make a Caudle of great vertue .

Take a pint and a half of the strongest Ale may be gotten , twenty Jordan Almonds clean wiped , but neither washed nor blanched , two Dates minced very small , and stamped , then take the pith of a young Bief , the length of twelve inches , lay it in water till the bloud be out of it , then strip the skin off it and stamp it with the Almonds and Dates , then strain them all together into the Ale , then boil it until it be a little thick ; give the party in the morning fasting six spoonfuls , and as much when he goeth to bed .

CHILDREN .
For a child that is Jaw fallen , or Roof fallen .

Take a handful of Chickweed , and lap it in a red Cole leaf , or else in a linnen cloth , and roast it in hot embers , and it will be a green Salve , then lay thereof to the bone in the neck , as hot as may be suffered . Also take sow● leaven of white bread , and crum it on the mould of the Childs head as a Plaister , and by Gods grace it will raise up the bone or mold within nine hours .

For scowring of a Child that will take nothing inwardly .

Take a handful of Pimpernel , and dry it between two tiles , and lay it to the soles of the feet .

An approved Medicine to cure Children that are weak limbed , and cannot go . By Dr. Deodate .

Take Sage , Sweet Marjerom and Dane wort of equal quantity , beat them a long time together , and strain the juice out of them , which juice put into a double Vial glass , so that the glasse be full of it ; then stop it with paste very close and cover it with thick paste all over , then set it in an Oven , and there let it stand so long as a great loaf requires time to be throughly baked , then take it out and let it be cooled , then break the paste round about it , and if the juice be grown thick , break the glass and take it out in another dish , and keep it in a gally pot , and when you will use it , take of it the quantity of two spoonfuls at a time and as much marrow of an Ox leg . m●●t it together and mingle it well , and morning and evening annoint , ( as warm as can be suffered ) the hinder parts of the Childs thighes and legges , and also his knees , chafing it well with your w●rme . hands ; and in a short time his limbs shall be exceedingly strengthned , and be enabled ( by Gods blessing ) to go and walk .

To loosen the Belly of young Children .

Tye a Nutshel full of the Salve of Mallowes on the Navel , and let it lye thereupon til it be soaked in . Do this once , twice , or thrice , till it be amended .

The Salve of Mallowes is thus made : Take Mallow leaves and pound them , then melt fresh Butter , and boil the Mallow leaves therein till it be green , then strain and use it .

Or give the child Sirrup of Violet● , being heat , or Sirrup of Damask Roses , a quarter of an ounce at a time .

For the Lask of young Children .

Give to the child both morning and evening a spoonful of Plantane water to drink ; if the Child be old , give it the more , and give it no drink but such wherein Gold hath been three times quenched , Also annoint the stomack with the Oyle of Mastick and Oyl of Mints , towards his Navel downewards .

Also take the juice of broad Plantane , and Wine Vineger , of each a like quantity , and mix therewith Barley meal till it be somewhat thick , then cool it a little , and spread it upon a woollen cloath , and apply it upon the belly warm and when it is cold , heat it again .

Also take a new laid egg , and take a way the threeds ( as some call it ) the two white spots that are joyning to the yolk , and beat it a good while , then with meal make a Cake and bake it in a pan , then beat it in a Mortar , and put powder of Cinnamon unto it , and bake it again , and let the child eat thereof now and then .

COLICK .
For the Collick . and Stone .

Take a handful of Stone crop , Wild Time , Garden Time , Parsley , Saxifrage , Pellitory of the wall , of each a handful , four or five Rhadish roots , a little of Philip Pimperlow , scrape the roots , and slice them , and put all these into a gallon of new milk of a red Cow , and let it stand twelve hours , and then distil it with a soft fire , and take five spoonfuls of this Water , and put it into a good draught of Rhenish or White Wine , then warm it milk warm , and with the juice of a Lemmon and some Nutmeg and Sugar , drink this fasting in the morning , and fast four or five hours after , and walk up and down ; take this every third day . Probatum .

A good Medicine for the Wind Collick .

Take a flint stone , and cast it into the fire until it be red hot , then put it into a pot of drink , and there will arise a great foame , let the Patient drink thereof .

Another .

Take the Herb Eve , and Holly without prickles , dry them by the fire upon a paper , and being well dryed , make them into a powder , and drink so much thereof at a time as will ly upon a Gro●t in White Wine or Ale , it is exceeding good .

For the Collick in the stomack .

Take a quantity of Conserves of Red Roses , three Pepper cornes , and beat them small ; also take the seeds of U●●set Time , with Anniseeds , beat them small , and put them into the Conserve of Roses , and mingle them well together , then put it into a Gally pot , and when your pain first cometh upon you , take the quantity of a small Walnut , and presently after as much Green Ginger as a Hasel Nat.

For the Collick and Stone .

Take Parsley , Pellitory of the wall , Saxifrage , Wild Time , Eyebright , of each two handfuls , twenty Rhadish roots scraped and sliced ; steep all in a pottle of Red Cowes milk all night , then distil them in the hottest of May , and use it as followeth , Take nine spoonfuls of the water , and nine of Rhenish Wine , the juice of a Lemmon , half a Race of Ginger finely minced , and sugar it as you please for a draught : drink this thrice a week fasting , and use presently moderate exercise .

A Preservative against the Collick and Stone .

Take a quantity of Parsley roots about two handfuls , boil them in running water till they be soft , then take out the pith and stamp them well , and put them in a pottle of stale Ale , then strain them from thence , and drink thereof for the space of nine dayes at the least .

Another .

Take a quart of White Wine , and boil it in an earthen pot , and when it begins to boil , put into it a handful of Mother Time , and let it boil half a quarter of an hour , then put unto it a head of Garlick stamped in a Mortar , then boil them together a little space , then strain it , and give the Patient to drink , and let him drink as much as he can when the grief is upon him ; but if it cease or break not , then take about a penny worth of Honey unto halfe a pint of the Drink , and by Gods grace it will help .

For the wind Collick .

Take a good quantity of Wormwood and tops of Rosemary as much , and boile them in Sack , and put them in a linnen cloth , and lay it warme to the belly where the griefe is , and ( by Gods grace ) it will help presently .

Another for the same .

Take a spoonful of the powder of Holland , which is to be had at the Apothecaries , and put it into a good quantity of stale drink , and make it luke warme , and so drink it . Or else take the weight of a French Crowne thereof in some warm broth after the manner of a Purgation ; for it is not only good to break the wind presently , but it will purge also , and cause some stools . Probatum .

To break the Wind Collick .

Take Wormwood and Tansie , of each three branches , seven or eight leaves of brown Sage , stamp all these together and strain them into a quantity of Ale , and then drink it luke warm twice if it be need .

For the Collick , and Stone , and burning Fever .

Take some leaves of the Herb called Dandillion , and pound them small and strain them into stale Ale or Beer , and so drink some three or four times : It is not only good against the Collick and Stone , but also against a hot burning Fever .

An approved good Medicine for the Collick and Stone .

Take Coriander , Caraway , Fennel , Spicknard and Anniseeds , of each one ounce and a half . of Grome● seeds and Licoras one ounce ; beat all these into fine powder , and let the Patient drink a scruple in White Wine a little warmed , and walk one hour after it fasting , and do this every morning and evening ; and put thereto six drops of the juice of Juniper berries , and you shall find it excellent in operation . Probatum .

Another .

Take Parsley roots , Marsh Mallow roots , and red roots , of each alike , stamp them , and put them into a pint of White Wine , and strain it , and let the Patient drink a good draught for three mornings together , and it will cause the Stone to break , and provoke Urine abundantly .

For the Stone Collick .

Take a half penny worth of Summer Savory seeds , and of Parsley seeds , of Bay berries , of Gromel , of each a half penny worth , and boil them in a posset of White Wine , and drink .

For the wind Collick .

Take the water of Heraff and the root of a red Dock , the inner pith taken away , and the neather bark of an Ash of one years growth , and pound them , and strain them with the said water , and so drink it first and last .

Another .

Take Parsley seeds and bruise them , and seeth them in Sack , and drink it warm when you have your pain . Also Carduus Balsam is excellent .

An excellent Medicine for the Collick or S●one .

Take Pellitory , Unset Leeks and Mallowes , of each a like , stamp them , and put thereto a pennyworth of Neats foot Oyl , and fry them well together in manner of a Plaister , put them in a linnen bag , and apply it to the Raines of the back , but for the Collick apply it to the Navel , and it will help within an hour .

CONSUMPTION .
For a Consumption .

Take a couple of Marrow bones and seeth them , and put in a great handful or two of Unset Leeks cut small , with the roots and blades fair washed , and when they be washed and sodden , take them forth and strain them , and take out the Marrow , and put it into the broth , then take a half penny worth of Ginger , as much Pepper , a penny worth of Cinnamon , a half penny worth of Cloves and Mace , a quarter of a pound of Sugar ; let all be very small beaten , and put into the broth , and drink it warme morning and evening as the stomack will bear it .

A Soveraign Medicine for man or woman in a Consumption .

First take a red Cock and kill him , and flea him , and cut him in four quarters , but wash them not , then take six cap Dates and cut them in four quarters , and take half a score of large Mace , and six whole Cloves , then put in three or four pieces of old Gold , and stamp the bones of the Cock , then take a pewter pottle pot , and lay in one quarter , and lay upon it some of every Spice , and a piece of old Gold , and so upon every quatter until the last be put in , and you may ( if you will ) put to the said Ingredients , Amber , Coral and Pearle , but no kind of Licoras neither first nor last , and when it is perfectly boiled , put thereto a dozen or sixteene Raisons of the Sun , the stones taken out ; Then take so much Rye dough as will stop the pots m●u●h close , and thick enough of the paste , so that no water may enter into it ; then take a good great brasse pot , and set it on the fi●e , that the pewter pot , and the Ingredients that is in it may stand covered with water at least two handfuls , and put some heavy weight upon the pewter pot that it be not overthrown in the boiling , and let it seeth continually from five of the clock in the morning , untill eight of the Clock at night ; then take it off and open the Pewter pot , and let the Patient take of that Syrrup a spoonful at a time .

And when you make it for a woman , you must use these Herbs , Hartstongue , Motherwort , Mugwort , Mother Time and Comfrey , but no Herbs must be used for a man . And if the woman be hot in the liver , take Liverwort ; and if troubled with the Stone , take a little Pellitory of the Wall .

A very excellent Water for a Consumption .

Take a red Cock , and pluck him alive , then quarter him and take out his bowels very clean , and wipe him very dry with a linnen cloth ; then put the quarters into a pottle of the best Sack , and p●t into them Rosemary , Time , Penni●oyal and Pimpernel , of each of these one small handful , of Dates , the stones being taken out , half a pound , of Currans one pound , let them lye and steepe in the Sack two houres , then still them in a Stillatory , and of the Water thereof use two spoonfuls one hour before you go to Dinner , and so likewise before Supper , and it will much restore your body . This was used by the Lord Chief Justice Popham .

For a Consumption .

Take a pound and half of Prok , fat and lean , and boil it in water , and put in some Oatmeal , and boil it till the heart of the meat be out , and then put in two penny worth of milk , and boil it a quarter of an hour , and give the Patient a draught in the morning , in the afternoon and at night , and now and then some Barley water , and by Gods grace it will help .

Another .

Take a fair earthen pot , and put therein a gallon of Claret Wine , and then take a Capon well flesh'd . but not fat , and gut him , and put in his belly half a handful of Mace , and as much Raisons and Currans● , then cover the pot and set it on the fire , and let it seeth till the half be consumed , then put the Capon into a Mortar , with some of his broth , and bray his bones and all , then let it seethe one walm after , and passe it through a Jelly bag into a close Vessel , then take a Goblet full , and put thereto the yolks of six new laid Eggs , the strainet taken away , and seethe it well , and then give the Patient to drink as hot as he can suffer it , in the morning fasting , likewise before noon , and before he goeth to bed ; and ere three Capons be spent , by the grace of God he shall be much amended .

To restore one that is in a Consumption .

Take three pints of new milk , and one pint of very good Red Wine , and four yolks of Eggs , beat them with the milk , and Wine , and put to it as much fine Manchet crumb● as will make it thick like thin batter , and put in one quarter of an ounce of beaten Mace , and distil all these with fire , and draw a pint of water out of it , and take one spoonful of the water in Pottage or drink morning and evening .

To nourish one in a Consumption .

Take a Chicken , and take out his bones , and wash it in White Wine , and put it into a pipkin without liquor , with a few Currant , and then still it five on six hours upon Embers without coals , then take a spoonful thereof and drink with thin broth .

For a Consumption .

Take Coltsfoot , Burnet leaves , Wood-Betoby leaves , red Rose leaves , Comfrey roots , of each one handful pick'd and sliced , boil them in running water , from three quarts to three pints , then strain them , and put into the liquor two pound of good Sugar , and the whites of two new laid eggs , then boil it a quarter of an hour , and take off the skum , and take of this Sirrup seven spoonfuls in the morning fasting , and at night to bedward . Probatum .

For a Consumption or Cough of the Lungs .

Take three spoonfuls of English Honey , and three of fair water mixed together , set it on the fire till the skum arise , then take off the skum , and take it from the fire , then put thereto the powder of Coltsfoot , and make it as thick as Conserves of Roses , which use at your pleasure .

A precious Water for a Consumption .

Take a quart of Rosewater , as much of womans milk , Goats milk , or Cowes milk , put unto it twenty yolks of Eggs , and mix them well together , and thereof distil a Water , and give the Patient thereof to drink first and last , with a Cake to eat made with Gold and Pearle .

A Water good for a Consumption or weaknesse .

Take a gallon of new milk of a red Cow , and the yolks of twenty eggs , beat them very wel together and put thereto a pint of good Red Wine and two Manchets sliced ; so mingle all these things together , and put them in a plain Still , and still it with a soft fire , and now and then stir it , or else it will have a crust on it ; the Water may be taken at any time three or four spoonfuls with some Sugar , the oftner the better .

COUGH .
For the Cough , be it never so extreme .

Take a quart of new milk , and a pint of strong Ale , and make a posset thereof ; then take off the curd , then take a quarter of a pound of Raisons of the Sun stoned , and two big sticks of Licoras , and two spoonfuls of Anniseeds bruise them , and seeth all in the posset Ale , until half be sodden away , then take it from the fire , and put therein so much sweet Butter as the bignesse of a Hasel Nut , but let it not seeth after ; and let the party drink thereof evening 〈…〉 or eight spoonfuls at a time as hot as he can . Probatum .

For the Cough .

Take a head of Garlick , and prick it full of Cloves , then take half a handful of three leaved grasse , and as much Goats grease , put the Garlick head therein , and wrap it in russet paper , and so roast it in the ashes till it be soft , then beat it in a Mortar and straine it , then drink it in some Ale or Beer , it is good for the Cough .

A Tisan for the Cough .

Take a quart of good old Ale , and set it on the fire and skim it clean , then take half a dozen of good Fennel roots , and scrape them , and take out the pithes , and bruise them in a Mortar , and put them in the Ale ; then take a quantity of Licoras scraped and bruised and put it to the rest , then take a handful of Anniseeds , and sift them cleane , and bruise them in a Mortar , and put it into the Ale , and let it seeth together a pretty while , and take a handful of smal Raisons , wash and pick them clean , and bruise them in a Mortar , and put it into the Ale and let it seeth a walme or two after , then take a penny worth of Sugar candied and put into it , when it is almost sodden from a quart to a pint ; and when it is full sodden to a pint , take it off and strain it , and drink it at times convenient , and put to this Tisan , Sugar , Honey , and Powder of Elicampane root , of each a little , and some great Raisons , the stones taken out , and Parsley roots , and two or three Figs.

For the Cough , if it be of the Lungs .

Take half a pint of Aquavitae , of Anniseed●● half penny worth , and as much English Licoras , scrape it and slice it thin , run the Anniseeds very well , and fan the dust out of them , and put them in together , and let them boil on a soft fire till half be consumed , then strain it out , and wipe the pot , and put it in again , and put to it three ounces of brown Sugar candied , and set it against the fire till it be melted , then take it off , and use as often as you will drink .

For the Cough or Cold.

Take a quart of Ale , and put thereto a good sprig of Rosemary , and boil it , then put to it a spoonful of Sugar , and as much butter as an egg , and brew them together , and let the Patient drink thereof to bedward , and keep warm .

For the Cough .

Stamp two handfuls of Centory , and seeth it in three quarts of Ale to the half , then stamp it again and seeth it , and put thereto a pint of honey , and so take every morning thereof three spoonfuls .

Another .

The Cough is a Messenger of all Diseases of the Lights and Brest , through the grosness , drought , moisture , spittle , and other excrements ; for the Cough is a motion of the Lights the which by the aire and moving vertue of the Muscels that are within the brest is meet , and made for to cough up all that which hurteth the lights , and the Rhume provoketh the Cough most of all . There are often perillous Coughs through Rhume that falls down out of the head upon the lights , and into the brest , which is very ill to get out . It is good to purge the head with Cochia Pills , and to drink sometimes a draught of Barly Water in the morning , and eat something after it . Then take this Potion , Take Syrrup of Endive , Honey of Roses , and Sirrup of Steches , of each half an ounce , Water of Succory and Endive of each one ounce and half , tempered together .

This Powder is approved to stay the Rhume ; Take Spica of the Indies one quarter of an ounce , Cinnamon one quarter of an ounce , of the Scull of a man that dyed through violence , three quarters of an ounce : take every time it cometh , one dram after meat in Wine or any decoction .

Physicians do commend Barly Water mixt with Julip of Violets .

CORNES .
For to take away Cornes .

First cut away the Corne and root him out , then drop into the hole a drop or two of a black Snail , and put thereto the powder of Sandyfer , and it will wear the Corn away .

Also cut your Cornes away , and lay a little piece of the red Cerecloth upon the hole , and in three months it will wear it clean away .

CRAMP .
For the Cramp .

Take the little bones of the Hares hinder legges which are in the knee joints , if you touch the place grieved therewith it helpeth .

Also take Hollioaks , Oyl of Violets and of Swines grease of each a little quantity and make an Ointment of them and annoint the place .

Another .

Take the Flank wool of a sheep carded in flakes , and dipped in Sallet Oyle , and wrap it about your leggs , or where it taketh you , and it will heat the Cramp and ease it .

DEAFNESSE .
For Deafnesse an excellent Medicine .

TAke the juice of Betony with the most part of Camomile , wet in it a lock of wool , and stop it in the deaf ear : and Water stilled of the same Herbs , to be powred into the ears , is a help for deafness .

For the Hearing .

Take Oyle of Roses and White Wine Vineger , of each alike , and mingle them together , and at night in bed put one drop into the ear , and stop it with black wooll , and lye on the other side .

DROPSIE .
A very good Drink to cure the Dropsie .

Take of Peperitis Roots , otherwise called Horse Rhadish , three ounces , slice them by the length very thin , of Licoras scraped and bruised two ounces , Winter Savory , Time , Penniroyal , the tops of Nettles of each a small handful ; of Smallage roots , Fennel roots , of each one ounce , of sweet Fennel seeds bruised three ounces , infuse all these things one night in two quarts of fair water , and three pints of Canary Wine , then boil all together the next day one quarter of an hour , then take it from the fire and let it run through a clean cloth and so drink a smal draught thereof in the morning fasting , and as much in the afternoon at three a clock and fast two hours after it , and so continue taking it until you be wel . Mr. Smart .

An excellent Medicine for the Dropsie .

Take Scruvey grasse otherwise called Sold Mella , and stamp it and straine it with White Wine , drink every morning some four or five spoonfuls blood warm , and fast one hour or two after it , and do the like every evening ; this you must do two or three months together , taking now and then a little Mithridatum upon the point of a knife , and keep your self very warme , and wash those parts of your body that are swelled with this that followeth : Take Water-cresses and Brooklime , and boil them , and wash the places therewith that are detected , and let it dry in .

For the Dropsie .

Take a pitcher full of two gallons of new Ale , then take Setwal , Calamas Aromaticus and Gallingale , of each two penny worth , of Spiknard four penny worth , stamp all , and put them into a big , and hang it in the pot , and when it is four dayes old , then drink it morning and evening .

A Dyet Drink for a Dropsie , Timpany , or other Swelling .

Take one ounce of Sassaparilla , cut in small pieces , a quarter of an ounce of Sassasrasse , Hermodactulus half an ounce sliced , Anniseeds and sweet Fennel seeds of each half an ounce beaten , Licoras one quarter of an ounce , Raisons of the Sun two ounces , the stones taken out ; boil all these in three quarts and a pint of fair water , Wine measure ; then take it off the fire , and put to it one ounce and a quarter of Cene , and let it stand twelve hours , then strain it , and take at your rising in the morning , and a little before Dinner , and a little before supper , and at going to bed , a quarter of a pint to a draught , and use it three dayes together , or more if need require .

DRINK .
Dr. Deodates Scurbuttical Drink .

Take Roman , Wormwood , Carduus Benedictus , Scurvy-grasse , Brooklime , Water-Cresses , Water Trifoil , of each one handful , Dodder , Cetrach , Scolopendria , Burrage , Buglos , Sorrel , Vervain or Speedwel , of each half a handful , Elicampane root one ounce , Raisons of the Sun three ounces , slices of Oranges and Lemmons of each fifteen , boil , or rather infuse these in a double glasse , with so much white Wine , as will make a pint and a halfe of the liquor when it is done .

An excellent Drink for the Stomack and Brest , grief of the heart , the Palsie , Jaundies , the Rhume , the sorenesse of the Throat , the Ptisick , all faintnesse about the Heart and Stomack , and to make a good digestion , and to be of a good colour .

Take the Powder of Pellitory of Spain and of Centory , Anniseeds , Licoras , Graines of Paradise , Callamus , Ginger , Cinnamon , mix all these , and use them evening and morning the quantity of halfe a spoonful in Wine or Ale .

A Dyet Drink to be taken in the Spring .

Take a quarter of a pound of Madder roots , two ounces of red Dock roots , of Scabious , Egrimony , Carduus Benedictus , Liverwort , of each a handful , of Cene two ounces , of Licoras , Anniseeds , Sassaparilla , Sassafrass wood , Lignum vitae and Hermodactilus , of each one ounce , put all these together into a rundlet of two gallons ; bruise all the Herbs and Spices , then put to it two gallons of Beer or Ale , and let it lye five or six dayes ; then take Rubarb the weight of a Groat , and put it in a cloth , and steep it in a draught of Beer all night , and wring it into the Beer before you drink it .

A most excellent Diet Drink for the French Disease .

Take of good White Wine ten quarts , of good strong Beer as much , put thereto of the Bark Guacum , two pound of Cene , one pound of Licoras scraped and heaten to powder , one pound of the root of Sassaparilla scraped and cut in pieces an inch long , and slit in the midst , one pound of Apples of Colliquintida , the kernels taken out ; put all these things together into ordinary stone pots such as their mouthes may be so little , as may be stopped close with corks or dough , and being so stopped , boil them in such a Vessel , as they may be hanged in , and not touch the bottome in the boiling , and so let them be kept boiling continually without ceasing for the space of four and twenty hours from the time they begin to boil , which you may do by having seething water ready in another vessel , and being so well bruised , strain the liquor from the dregs , and put therein one ounce of pure Mithridatum , and so let the Patient drink so much as he can possible , and no other drink till he hath made an end of it , and let him not eat any bread but bisket made without salt , and every day a few Raisons of the Sun , and nothing else for the space of ten dayes ; then if the Patient hath not drunk all this potion of drink , let him ( if he be weak ) eat of a Chicken roasted , or a rib of a neck of Mutton dry roasted once in four and twenty hours , until he hath made an end of this quantity of drink , the which being drank , the Cure ( by Gods help ) is perfectly wrought ; This quantity of Drink hath been drunk in six dayes , and it hath done the Cure : after the Cure is done , in any case keep a good Dyet for a quarter of a year , and abstain from women , and over much drink .

An Excellent Drink to prevent Physick , being taken and used in the Spring and Fall , and approved by many who have found the successe to be accordingly .

Take a gallon of Wort made of Malt , and put into it a good handful of Egrimony , and as much Goose-grasse , let them seeth in the Wort almost an hour , then strain it out , and put into the Wort of good Cene clean picked , and Anniseeds , both bruised , of each one ounce and half , and let them seeth one hour , and remain in the Wort , after take a good pot ful of the Wort , and put into it ten penny worth of the best Rubarb thin sliced , then close up the pot with paste , and let it stand to infuse upon embers twelve hours , then put it again to the rest of the Wort ; and tun it up as other Ale , and at the bunghole put in a good handful of red Dock roots scraped and sliced ; Drink of this in the Spring and Fall of the leaf , a draught or two in the morning , and fast after it two hours , and use it for three weeks or a month at both times of the year as you see cause , and take it every day or second day as you finde it work .

A Dyet Drink to heal Wounds .

Take of Egrimony two handfuls , of Daisie leaves and roots , Wild Angelica , Ribwort , Mugwort , Wormwood , Comfry , Mints , Canapit , Speedwel , Avens , Bramble leaves , Arcamilla or Sincle , Scabious , Betony and Dandillion of each of these a handful , boil them all together in two gallons of running water some three hours till half be consumed ; then put into it a pint of White Wine , and half a pint of honey , then strain it out , and so keep it , letting the party drink thereof two or three times a day .

EYES .
A good Medicine to preserve the Eye-sight .

TAke green Barly before it be eared , and distil it , and use daily now and then , to lay a little on your eyes of that Water , and it will continue the sight .

A special good Poultice for sore Eyes , that be much swelled and cometh by the Rheume .

Take a quantity of Bean flower , some of an Apple finely scraped , a little womans milk , of Sorrel Water , red Role-Water , Plantane Water , of each a little quantity , mix all these together , and make a Poultice thereof , then spread it upon a fine linnen cloth somewhat thick , and put it to the Patients Eyes cold .

A Plaister for sore eyes .

Take of the pap of a roasted Apple two spoonfuls , the like quantity of new laid eggs , of Saffron thirteen chives dryed and made into fine powder ; work these together to one substance , and put thereto of Womans milk of a maiden child one spoonful , of Rose water the like quantity ; of these make your Plaister , and lay it to your eyes morning and evening , and have in a readiness the powders of these stones following , Lapis Calaminaris quenched nine times in White Wine , Aloes Hepatica , white Sugar candied , Tucia prepared , Camphire , of each of these half a dram , made fine to powder , sow these in a fine cloth or fine silk , and put it in a glasse of water , and of this Water drop into your eyes morning and evening and lye upon your back when you drop it into your eyes . Make your Water as followeth , Take Roses , Marigolds , Plantane , brown Fennel , Eyebright , Cellendine , Tormentil , Betony , Scabious Fumetory , Oaken buds , of each of these two ounces , mix all these in a glasse , and put in the powders above said .

A very good Medicine for Eyes that be troubled with Pin or Web , or other dimnesse .

Take the yolk of a new laid egg or two , and beat it well until it cometh unto a great froth , then let it stand so a little while , and let the Oyl run into a sawcer , and put the juice of Daisies , with the blossomes , leaves and roots being stamped and strained , into the Oyl of Eggs , and put a little clarified honey unto it , and mix all these well together , and let the Patient take every morning and evening into the ey that is grieved , a drop put in with a feather , let this be used so long as the pain lasteth .

Another for sore Eyes .

Take a little Rosewater and womans milk , and mix them together , whereof the Patient may use a drop at a time as above said . And if the Patient be a man the womans milk must be of her that hath a daughter ; and if the Patient be a woman she must have the milk of her that hath a son sucking upon her .

For a Pearle , Pin or Web in the Eyes .

Take a little Hony clarified as it cometh from the Hive , and so drop it into your eye evening and morning , and it will help . Probatum .

A very good Medicine for sore eyes that cometh of the Megrim .

Take the white of an egg , and beat it well , then skim it , and put to the Oyle some case Ginger finely beaten , and some White Wine Vineger , then take flax and dip it in the Oyl , and lay it on your Temples , and take heed that no part thereof come into your eyes . Do this four or five nights or more , when you go to bed , and every time wash your eyes with the water that cometh of cutting of Vines . Probatum .

A Water very comfortable for the Eye-sight .

Take of Rose leaves , red Fennel , Vervain , Rew , Cellendine , and Eyebright , of each a handful , and so still them all together , and you shall have a good Water for the eye sight . Probatum .

To recover the Eye sight .

Take Smallage , Rew , Fennel , Vervain , Egrimony , Betony , Scabious , Avens , Houndstongue , Eyebright , Pimpernel and Sage , of each a like quantity and distil all these together with a little Urine of a man-child , and five grains of Frankinsence , and drop of this water every night into the eyes , and the sight will recover by Gods grace . Probatum by Mr. Whaley .

For sore eyes and blind .

Take the white of a new laid egge , strained from the yolk , beat it well to an Oyl , and take off the froth , and put to the Oyle a spoonful of good White Wine Vineger , and a spoonful of Rose water , beat them all well together , and with a little flax , lay to each temple a Plaister , but take heed it touch not the eyes ; use this three or four times to bedward , it hath brought them to sight that were seven weeks blind . Probatum .

For red Eyes .

Take a new laid egg or two , and roast them very hard , then without taking away the shels cut them in sunder , and take out the yolks , and scrape a little white Copperas , and put it where the yolks were , as much Copperas as a little pease is enough for one egg , then strain the whites with the shels through a cloth into a sawcer , and with this Oyl annoint your eyes when you go to bed .

For Eyes that be Bloodshed , or have Pushes in them .

Make a toast of fine leven bread , and lay it in Wine till it be soft , then put it in a cloth , and to bedward lay it in the cloth to the eyes , and it will heal them .

For an Eye that hath been hurt , so that the Ball was ready to fall out , being swolne as big as an egge .

Take a rotten Apple that is throughly rotten , and take it from the core , then bear the white of an egg well , and drop the juice of the Apple therein , and bind it with a cloth to the eye , and so dresse it twice a day till it be whole .

The gall of a Hart and clarified Hony well mingled together is very good for the Web in the eye ; it must be laid on with a feather .

For a Pin or Web in the eye .

Take White Wine and put it in a Bason that is bright ; and put Bay salt unto it , and let it stand for nine dayes , two of the dayes shake the Bason , and at the ninth dayes end put it into a glasse and keep it for your use ; it is also good for red eyes .

An excellent Water for sore Eyes , by Pearle , Pin and Web , Lash or Prick .

Take of Cellendine , Herb-grace , Betony , brown Fennel , Eyebright , red Rose flowers , Maidenhair , or as many of those as you can get , distil of each alike much apart by themselves , and not altogether , then take of each water a like quantity , and put them together in a glasse , and let the party grieved lye upright one half quarter of an hour in the morning at noon and at night , and drop into his eyes at each time one or two drops , and close the eys afterwards .

For sore Eyes .

Take a rotten Apple that is throughly rotten , and cut out the core , and then strain it through a fine cloth into some fair thing , and of the juice of that Apple drop into your eye that is sore morning and evening .

A precious Water to clarifie the Eyes , and to take away the Pearle in the Eye .

Take red Roses , Smallage , Rew , Vervain , Maidenhair , Ewfrace , Endive , Seagreen , red Fennel , Hillwort , and Cellendine , of each like quantity , then wash them clean , and lay them in good White Wine the space of a day , and then distil them , the first water will be like Gold , the second like silver , and the third like Balme for any sore , and it is precious for Ladies in stead of Balm water .

For heat in the Eyes .

Take a new laid egg , open the top , and let out all that is in the shell , and divide the yolk from the white , and then put in the white again into the shell , and put thereto as much of the juice of Houseleek strained , as there is of the white of the egge , and so much Roach Allome as a hasel nut ; then set the egg shall with the things aforesaid in it , upon some embers , and so let it boil , and when it is boiled , the white will be smewhat hard ; then take it off , and let all the water run from it , and that water drop into eyes that be sore morning and evening .

The juice of Slowes , being dropped into the eyes , is as good a Medicine as may be , and so is the juice of Cellendine ; but they must be severally used .

A very good Water for a Blast or Rheume in the Eyes .

Take Callaminaris stones , and burne them well in the fire , and when they be very hot , quench them six or seven times in pure White Wine and Rosewater , then leave the stones in the liquor two or three dayes , and after apply it to your eyes . Mrs. Meggs Receipt .

An Oyntment for sore eyes , and such as be blasted .

Take the powder of Callaminaris , and put thereunto the grease of a fat Pullet that never laid egg , and some White Sugar candied finely beaten to powder , and some Oyl of Almonds , mix all these well together , and use it as occasion is offered . Mrs. Meggs .

For a Pearle in the Eye .

Take a quantity of Pearlwort , as much Heyhowd , and a less quantity of Ground Ivy , and stamp them , thereto put a spoonful of life Honey , and about two or three drops of Rosewater , strain these , and drop the juice often in the eye .

Another for the same .

Take white Hemlock , and Ground Ivy a little quantity , sowre leaven and a little Bay salt , and stamp them , then put thereto a little Vineger , and thereof make a Plaister upon Sheeps leather , and lay it to the wrist of the contrary side .

To stay the hot Rheume in the Eye .

Take Bole Armoniack powdered , the white of an egge well beaten , and thereof make a Plaister , and lay it to the temples .

Another for the same .

Wet a Cloth in the juice of House-leek , and lay it upon the brow .

For heat in the Eyes .

Take White Wine , wherein Lapis Callaminaris hath been seven times quenched , and drop it into the eyes when you go to bed , with a feather .

For the black or white Pearle in the Eye .

Take a handful of Ground Ivy , and stamp it , and strain it with some fasting spettle , and temper it with a little clarified Honey , and drop it in your eye . Take Sugar candied , and beat it small , and searese it fine , and blow it with a quill into your eye . Take Coperas , and beat it very fine , and blow it in the eye . Take Wormwood and beat it , then take the white of an egg and beat it , and take off the froth , then make a pellet of flower , and wet it , and warm it , and lay it to the eye ,

For sore Eyes .

Take the whites of two eggs , and beat them with a spoon till they be as thin as water , then take away the skum with a feather , then take a piece of rough canvass , as broad as ones forehead , and put upon your canvass Tow or Flax , then powre your egge upon it , then take Bole Armoniack with Terra Sigillata , and so bind it fast to your Temples when you go to bed , but lye not upon the sore eye side , and in the morning when you rise take it off suddenly , but soak it first with fair water , lest it grieve you when you take it off . Do this three nights together .

Another .

Take the Oyle of a Goose wing , a little English Honey , and beat them well together in a sawcer , then strain it through a clean cloth , and drop it into the eye with a feather . Probatum .

For heat in the Eyes .

Take a piece of a new white loaf , and put it into running water , and wrap it in a linnen cloth , and lay it to the Eyes .

For a Pin or Web in the Eyes .

Boil in egg-shell water , the stones of Raisons of the Sun , and Goose dung new taken and strained therein is very good .

Capons grease washed in Plantane water , and Tutia prepared mixt in it is very good for a sore eye .

For Bleare Eyes .

Take the juice of Wormwood and mingle it with the water aforesaid , and put into your eye will take away the blood and aking .

For Blood-shotten Eyes .

Take the blood of a stock Dove , or for want of it , of a Pigeon , and drop a little into your eyes , and wet a cloth therein , and lay it on the Eye , helpeth the blood shotten eye , whether by stroak or otherwise . Sometimes the paine cometh of Choler , and then the patient feeleth great heat , sharp prickings , much paine , and commonly there appeareth no gumme in the Eye ; if there do , it is yellow : therefore the Patient ought to be purged , as hath been said in the Remedies of the head proceeding of the cause of Choler : And in the beginning of the redness , lay Tow or Flax dipped in the white of an egg well beaten with Rose-water and Plantane water .

To recover the sight .

Take three drams of Tuttie made into very fine powder , as much of Alge Epatum , or Epaline in powder , two drames of fine Sugar , six ounces of Rose-water , as much of pure White Wine mixt all together , and put it into some clean Vessel of Glasse ; and being well closed and stopped , set it in the Sun a month together , stirring it once every day ; then take four or five drops of the same water , and put it into the Eyes morning and evening ; this in short space will cause the sight to come againe as faire as ever before .

For swelling of the Eyes .

Take a Quince , and seeth it in water til it be soft , then pare it , bruise it , and mingle it with the yolk of an egg and the crumbs of white bread dipped in the fame Water , and put thereto a little womans milk , and two penny worth of Saffron , bray them together , and lay it over your forehead and the eyes . Sometime such pain chanceth because of phlegme , and then the Patient feeleth great pain and heavinesse in the eyes , and in this case you must purge the phlegme , as hath been said in the Remedies of the head grieved with the excess of phlegme .

To clarifie the sight , or for redness of the eyes .

Take Salt and Ginger , and make it in fine powder , and temper it in White Wine , and set it so stand a day and a night , then take of the thinnest , and wet your eyes with a feather , when you go to bed : to resolve the Gum , you must wash your eyes with houselee ; sometimes the pain cometh because of ventosity or wind , and then the Patiene feeleth such pain as it were beating between the ears with a Hammer , for which it is good to make a Decoction of Camomile flowers , Mellilote and Fennel seeds in water and White Wine , and therein wet a fourfold linnen cloth well pressed down and lay it upon the eyes often . Otherwhiles there chanceth pain in the eyes by outward accidents , as wind , dust or heat ; milk well beaten with the white of an egge is good : and sometimes the same pain cometh of striking , and then drop in your eye the blood of a Pigeons wing , which blood will take away spotted marks and rednesse of the face .

For a great pain in the Eye .

Take half an ounce of Oyl of Roses , the yolk of an egge , and a quarter of an ounce of Barley flower , and a little Saffron mixt together , and put it between two linnen cloths , and lay it to the pain ; or else take the crumb ; of white bread one ounce , and seeth it with Nightshade , and Morral water , then mix with the same bread yolks of eggs , Oyl of Roses and Camomile of each an ounce and a half , of Linseed one ounce , and use it as aforesaid .

A very good Water to strengthen the sight and to prevent a Catherick .

Take Eyebright , Vervain , Tormentill of each two pound , Cellendine , Egrimony , Wood Betony , Honey suckle flowers , White or Red Roses , Vine leaves , Pimpernel , Fennel , Rue , Oculus Christi , Chickweed , Smallage and Clover , of each a pound , beat them small , and steep them in a gallon of White Wine twelve hours , then fill your Still reasonable full , and put to it three great spoonfuls of Honey , a pint of new milk , and half a pint of Urine of a man child , then still it , and draw about a pint and a half of a Still .

For an Eye that is very full of pain .

Take of Violet leaves a quarter of a handful , of Daisies roots and all , half as many , wash them and dry them very well in a cloth , then stamp them , and put to it a spoonful of red Rose water , and strain it , then take the white of a new laid egg well beaten , and take away the froth , then put that to the things aforesaid with half a quarter of a spoonful of Honey , and drop this in the eye morning and evening , and twice or thrice a day ; and at night lay on the eye the pap of a roasted Apple , or of a rotten Apple , and put a little juice of Houseleek amongst it , and a little fine Sugar candied , lay it upon the Eye two or three nights ; if the pain be great , lap upon it a piece of fresh Bief , two or three hours , and so again as you see cause . Lay to your neck behind , Elder leaves and Woodbetony dryed between two tiles sprinkled with a little Vinegar , and strew on good store of beaten Pepper ; when it is hot , lay it on a thin cloth , and so lay it to the neck night and morning four or five times . Also make blisters behind the ears if you see cause . If there grow a skin upon the eye , put in Allome Water with the juice of Cellendine in it , or if it be much , the juice of Ground Ivy ; drop this in twice a day , and the white powder once a day .

For Blood-shotten Eyes .

If the Violet Water will not help take five or six cornes of Cummin seeds bruised , as many blades of Saffron put in a fine rag , let it soak in a spoonful of red Rose water , strain it , and put to it a spoonful of Womans milk , and drop this often into the eye .

For a very great Pearle in the Eye .

Put in the Eye a little clarified Honey , and a little fine Ginger in it , and sometimes the powder of white Sugar candied : half an hour before you put in either , put in a little fresh grease .

For a Rheume in the Eyes .

Make Eggshell Water , with the juice of Houseleek , as much white Copperas as a pease , twice as much Honey ; this is good if you perceive the Humour to be very hot ; also it is good with Snow water : and if the Humour be cold , make it with half stilled water , and half Eyebright Water ; if between both , make it with fair water .

To stay the Rheume in the Eyes .

Take Woodbind bruised , and lay it to your Temples .

For a Pin or Web in the Eye .

Take Herb Christopher , stamp it , and strain it , and put in a little honey , drop it in twice a day ; also lay on his eye white bread , milk and Violets made in a Poultice ; also take Cellendine , Daisies , roots and all , brown Fennel , Cliver , Betony , Plantane , Sorrel twice as much as the rest , there must be of each a handful , a pint of new milk , a dram of white Coperas in powder , two great spoonfuls of Honey , do not draw it dry : drop it in the eye three or four times in two hours , and lay a wet cloth upon the eye .

To bring away the Rheume from the Eye .

Set the feet in Camomile sod in water two houres if you can , then lap them in a blanket two houres , keeping it warme with warm clothes .

For any spot in the Eye .

Take the scraping of a whetstone and Bay salt made very fine , and put thereof twice a day into your Eye .

For a Pin and Web.

Roast an egg , and put in a piece of Copperas as big as a Pease , and nine Cummin seeds , strain it , and put in a little Honey ; Alloes Sicatrina made in powder , and strained with a little Rose water , is very good for any sore eyes . Capons grease washed with Plantane water , and Tutia prepared and mixt together is very good for sore eyes to annoint them with it .

To stay the Rheume in the Eyes .

Make water seething hot , and wet a good big cloth in it , and lay it all over the forehead , when it beginneth to wax cool , wet another , and lay to it hot , and do so half an hour together against the fire .

For a prick in the Eye , with a thorne , and to drive out the thorne or stubble .

Take he treddle of an egg , and put it in your eye and biod it in .

For a B●●i●● in the Eye .

Lay to the Temples a piece of raw fresh B●ef , and to the eye put in Violet water , and lay on the Eye the pap of a● Apple , with some of that water , a little Sugar , and the yolk of an egg boile a together .

For an Ague in the Eye .

Lay on the eye a piece of fresh Bi●● two hours , and drop on the Eye Allo●● water , and lay in the Temples leaver● Rosewater , Vineger and Nutmeg to st●● the Rheume .

For a Pin and Web.

Take Ground Ivy , stamp and stra● with red Rose water , and drop it o● in the eye .

A very good Powder for a spot in the Eye .

Take of Alloes Sicatrina , Sugar candied , or very good Sugar , of each a like quantity , make it into fine powder , and put it often into your eyes when you go to bed , and Eyebright water in the morning , and once more in a day .

For red or yellow Eyes .

Take the juice of Parsley and the white of an egge mingled together , and a little Rosewater , dip flax therein , and lay it over your eye , and it will help you .

For Eyes that be blasted .

Take Plantane Water and the white of an egg , mix them well together , and wash your eyes therewith , and lay it on 〈◊〉 our eyes .

To clear the sight .

Take Cellendine , Eyebright , red Fennel , Roses , Seagreene , Maidenhair and Rue , of each two ounces , then put thereto half an ounce of Alloes , stilling all these in a Stillatory , then wash your eyes therewith .

For red Eyes , and for the Pearle .

Take white Ginger , and rub it on a whetstone into a dish ; then take as much salt as you have powder , and put them in White Wine , and let them stand a day and a night , then take the juice and liquor thereof with a feather , and annoint your eyes .

To take away the Web in the Eye .

Take the gall of a Hare , and a little quantity of purified honey , temper them well together , then take a feather , and annoint your eyes therewith .

A Water for the Eyes .

Take of Tutty and Alloes Sicatrina , of each six ounces made in fine powder , four drams of fine Sugar in powder , of white Rosewater , and of the best white Wine unchanged , twelve ounces mixt all together in a glasse , stop it close , and let it stand in the Sun a month , let not your glass be ful shake it once a day , turning the bottom upwards , then strain it through a fine cloth from the dregs , and when you use it , one drop is sufficient at a time use it morning and evening , and if one drop be too little , take two .

For sore Eyes .

Take the whites of two eggs ; and beat them with a spoon till they be as thin as water , then strike away the froth with a feather , then take a piece of rough canvass tow or flax , then powr your whites on it , then take Bole Armoniack with Terra Sigillatum , and scrape them both upon it and with a knife spread it Plaister wise , as much of the one as of the other , and so fast bind it to your forehead , and in the morning when you rise take it not off suddenly , but take it off with fair water . Do this three nights together .

For Blood shotten Eyes , Rheume or sore Eyes .

Take four spoonfuls of Rose water , of white Copperas as much as a pease , and of Allome and Sugar candied , of each as much as a pease all in powder , sometimes drop of this in the eye , and sometimes wash the eye with it , and lay Herbs to the wrists . Also Rosewater , Sugar , and Saffron is very good , Sugar candied is the best .

For a spot or itching in the Eyes .

Take Ground Ivy , Cellendine and Daisies , stamp them and strain out the juice , then put to it a little Sugar and Damask Rose water , and drop in the eye twice a day .

For sore eyes , or for any part inwardly disquieted by any Ache , Swelling , Wound or Stroke .

Take the leaves of Woodbind and Plantane , of each one handful , also three or four Dittony leaves , of Roach Allom well washed , the quantity of an egg , as much Verdigrease , three spoonfuls of pure honey , put all this into a vessel to be kept only for that purpose , put to it a pottle of fair running water , and after it hath boiled one quarter of an hour let it stand four or five hours ; powre out the clear , and bury the grounds ; if it be too sharp , put in some white Rose water . If the lids be sore with Rheume , or the eyes be red or burning , drop in , and wash the lids often with the white of an egge ; if it be for a horse , put in more Verdigrease and Honey .

Another .

Take the Water of Roses , Saxifrage and Fennel , of each alike , and put to them a small quantity of Verdigrease , and boil it a little on the fire , and when it hath setled , take the clear , and see you wash . Auxungium Poecati seven or eight times , and of that put in to your eye a little when you go to bed .

For Eyes blasted or swoln .

Annoint them with rape Oyle , and lay to a Plaister of Flower , Cream , Hogs grease , Rose water and Violet leaves bruised small , and boil all to a Poultice , and lay it to warm , change it as waxeth dry . Capons grease washed , and Tutia prepared and mixed with it is very good to annoint sore eyes .

For Ache , Strain or pain in the Head by sore Eyes .

Take of Plantane , Wood Betony and Ragweed , of each one handful , put as much flower to it as will make it a paste , the Herbs being first beaten small , make it in a Cake , and make it through warm on a Gridiron , and lay it to the nape of the neck , and let it lye twelve houres , and lay fresh as you see cause .

A Purge for Choller , when there is Pain in the Head , or Rheume in the Eyes .

Take of Cene and of Ginger sliced one ounce , two ounces of Cassia , and six ounces of Sugar , stamp them all together , and boil them in a pint of Rose water till half be consumed , then put in two ounces more of Sugar , beat it well , and keep it close : Take of this Confection a quarter of an ounce in the morning and fast three hours after , putting it into a draught of White Wine warmed , strain it , and so drink it , and use it in the Spring and Fall once in ten days for two months or six weeks . If you make but for one , you need make but half this quantity . It purgeth very gently .

For Eys that be troubled with sorenesse and rednesse .

Colewort leaves boiled in White Wine and Plaisters made of them , and laid one the eyes , is good for sore eyes that water much .

To wash them with the Water of Plantane is very good .

Also skivers or pricks of any kind boiled in fair water with red Roses amongst them , save the fat and drop it in your eyes morning and evening is very good .

To take away spots of Blood in the Eye .

Take red Roses and seeth them , and let them be set warm to your Eye , it taketh away spots of blood ; it is good also for all Diseases in the Eye ; for redness in the eye that cometh with a blow or any other violence ; you must lay to it by and by Towe wet in Rosewater and white of eggs , juice of Wood-betony and Egrimony , and after the pain is mitigated you must lay a Plaister upon it made of a raw egg , Barly flower and the juice of Mallowes . If that do not help it , take wheat flowers , the juice of Mallowes , Mints , Smallage , and the Oyl of an egg , and make a Plaister thereof , and lay it to .

For hardnesse that hath been long in the Eye .

Take a Scruple of Alloes , and melt it in Water of Cellendine at the fire , then put of it in the eye .

Or take powder of Cummin mixt with Wax like a Plaister , and lay it upon the eye : Or take Roses , Sage , Rew and Cellendine , of each alike , mixt with a little salt , and distil it , and thereof put a drop or two evening and morning in your eye . In stead of that water , it is good to take the juice of Vervain , Rue , and a little Rose water .

For the Pin or Web.

Take tops and crops of Herb Christopher , stalks and leaves a good quantity in the beginning of May , stamp them very small , then take a good quantity of May Butter , and stamp them together in a vessel , and strain it out , and set it in the Sun , and put of these into your eyes , it must stand a month in the Sun .

For a hurt in the Eye , that cometh by a stroke .

Take Pimpernel Cellendine and Plantane , and put thereto the white of an egg , and womans milk of a male child , and Oyle of Roses , and put it in your eye going to bed ; use this three or four times in a day .

Or take Egrimony and bray it , and temper it with White Wine and an egg , and make a Plaister , and lay to the outside of the eye .

For a Pearl at the beginning .

Take a Race of good Ginger , pare it clean , and rub it on a Whetstone , and make powder of it , and put the same powder into some Gascoin Wine , then strain it through a fair cloth , and put it into a glasse or Viol , and after nine daies you may use it , when you go to bed , lying upright , and likewise in the morning : Do this six or seven times .

For eyes that are full of Rheume , and bleared .

Take the juice of Rue four spoonfuls , and two of honey , mix them together , and when you go to bed put some in your eye .

Or take two or three roots and leaves of red Fennel , a branch of Cellendine , and a good race of white Ginger pared and beaten ; if one serve not , take two , put all these into half a pint of water , cover it ; and put of it in your eye when you go to bed , and an hour before you rise , strayning it when you use it .

To preserve the sight long .

Take a crop of Rue , and another of Camomile , and eat them fasting with a Figg two or three dayes in a week .

To clear the sight .

Take the white of an egg made as clear as water , and a spoonful of clarified Honey , and some fine Sugar ; and mix them together , and keep it in a close vessel seven or eight weeks , then take Cotton and dip it in the liquor , and rub the eye-lids therewith within and without .

For sore Eyes , and Megrim in the Head .

Take the whites of new laid eggs , and beat them to Oyl , then take a spoonful of Rose water , as much fine Sugar , and as much strong Vineger made of Malmesey or White Wine , put them to the Oyl and beat them together ; then take Flax as much as will make a Plaister , dip it in the Medicine , and bind on each Temple one with a cloth , but take heed the Medicine do not touch the eyes . Do this three or four nights , and every morning the eyes will cleave together with Gum.

For the Megrim in the eyes .

Take new milk , and seeth it , and put it into a bason , and cover it with a platter , and with the dew that cometh wash your eyes and browes .

Or take three drams of the juice of Rue , and put in your eyes and ears , and stop your ears , and lye down on that side .

For a Pearl and Web.

Take Veinfrage , Ivie , Daisies , Sickwort , red Fennel , Seagreene , Pimpernel , May butter , bruise them in a Mortar , and let them lye in the froth five ●ayes , then make an easie fire , and set 〈◊〉 over till it be melted , then straine it through a fair cloth , and put is into a Vial , and put thereof into your eye the quantity of a wheat corn . It will destroy the Web , and when your eye cleaveth together , wash it with Rose water .

Another .

Take the leaves of Sage , Hysop oculus Christ● puiled downward , drink the juice of this with Monks pease otherwise called Wood-lice , stamped with the Herbs , and straine it in some Bee● , and let the Patient drink it first and last three or four dayes together .

Or take the juice of Avens , Southernwood , and put this juice into Fen●●● water , and put it in your eye .

For Eyes that be fair to look on , and naught to see with .

Take Smallage Fennel , Rue , Vervai● Betony , Pimpernel , Eyebright , Sag● and Cellendine , of each alike , wash the●● clean and stamp them , then take th● powder of fifteen Pepper cornes , and 〈◊〉 pint of good White Wine , three spoonfuls of good Honey , and fifteen spoonfuls of the Urine of a man child that is young ; then put all these together , and let it boil over the fire a little , then strain it , and keep it in a vessel or glasse , and put of it into your Eyes ; and if it dry up in the glasse , put to it a little White Wine . This is good for all kind of sore eyes , in fifteen daies it helpeth .

For the Small Pocks in the Eyes .

Take the strained juice of Pimpernel , and drop into your Eye morning and evening . This is good also for the Pin and Web , or Pearle in the eye .

For a Pin and Web.

Take Ivy leaves that groweth upon Ash trees , wipe them clean with a cloth , ●hen stamp and strain them with womans ●ilk , of a Girle for a man , of a boy for 〈◊〉 woman ; the sorer the eyes be , take the ●ore juice , and the less milk . Drop this ●●to your eye with a feather evening and ●orning , and twice in the afternoon .

For sore Eyes that cometh of a hot cause , at of a Rheume .

Take Elder leaves , and chase them between your hands , and lay them to the nape of the neck .

For Bloodshotten Eyes .

Take a toast of leavened Bread , House-leek and womans milk , a spoonful o● Rosewater , the pap of an Apple roaste● the yolk of a new layd egg , and boil● them , take the toast , and lay it in re● Wine not mingled , and let it ly● halfe an hour , till it be soaked , they put it into a fine cloth of two pieces , for each eye one , and the cloth must be between the eye and the toa● and dresse it thus when you go t● bed .

For Watering Eyes , and darknesse sight .

Take May Butter and Honey , of 〈◊〉 alike , and boil them together , and 〈◊〉 in the white of an egge , and when it 〈◊〉 cold , put it into your eye , and it will cleer up your fight .

Or take the leaves of red Roses , and temper it with the whites of eggs , and lay it to your eye when you go to bed .

For an excessive pain in the Eyes , when the Flux of Humors be sharp in them .

Take milk hot as it cometh from the Cow , cover it with a Bason , then take the dew from the Bason with a feather , and put it in a glasse , and therewith dresse your Eyes .

For sore Eyes that be in the morning , full of pain and water , so that they will not open without great washing .

Take a new laid egg and roast it hard , then take a little white Copperas , and a little roach Allome , and a little Sandifer , then strain the juice , and drop thereof into your eye evening and morning , and wet a linnen cloth , and lay over your eyes .

For Eyes that have skins over them , or great pain in them .

Take black Snailes , and make an Oyl , and put thereto White Sugar candied , and Lapis Calaminaris , being first burned five or six times , and thus prepared , put in your eyes evening and morning with a feather .

Or take Daisie roots , Betony , flowers of Pimpernel , red Fennel , stamp and strain them with stale Ale , and drink thereof evening and morning ; and lay outwardly to your eyes Rose water , womans milk , and the white of an egg , wet Tow or Flax therein , and lay it to your eyes ; the Drink will be the better , if you put in the juice of Clestocks , a worm so called .

A Medicine that helped one that had a thrust in the Eye .

Take the right ground Ivy and Cellendine , and the green of a Goose turd , and womans milk , put them all together in a glasse , and when it is setled , put the clearest in your eyes .

An Oyle for burning of the Eyes .

Take the white of an egg well beaten together with the juice of Daisie roots and Houseleek , put them into an egg-shell and roast it hard , and thereof will come an Oyl , wherewith annoint the place pained .

Dr. Cademans Water for the Eyes .

Lapis Tutiae prepared half an ounce , white Vitriol half a scruple , red Rose water , Plantane water , of each one ounce , Egrimony water half an ounce , mingle them together , and let them boil gently , then clear it very well .

An excellent good Eye Salve .

Take a pound of May Butter , and set it in the Sun , to clarifie ; and alwayes when it is melted powre the clear butter from the curds and whey that will be in the bottome ; thus do from day to day , until no more will come out , then put as much of the Herb Christopher , small chopt , as will be steeped in it , then set it again in the Sun in a glasse for the space of a month , in which time it will be rotten , then strain it through a fine linnen cloth , and so keep it in some Gally pot or Glasse that will not drink it up , and every evening as much as a small Wheat corne being put into the eye , will destroy any speck or Pin and Web , or any scale or thicknesse .

For , and of the Eyes in general .

In all causes of the eyes , observe the Nature of the person , his age , the time of the year , the sicknesse he hath had before , &c. It is alwayes good in all pains of the Eyes , that the Patient keep in a dark place , free from aire , lye high in bed , that the Rheume tarry not in the Eyes , but may fall down to the cheeks , seasonable sleep doth digest and congeal the matter ; all vexatio is to be avoided , as sorrow , anger , ill favors , &c. Also all vaporous meats . And this is a general rule , that so long as the pain lasteth , you shall lay upon the Eye the white of an egg , brayed with Oyl of Roses , for it stayeth the course of the humours , and asswageth all pain : or the white of an egge braied with womans milk , if the eye be red .

Of the Vthalmia of the Eyes .

This Disease is caused from the Flux of certain humours be they mixt or not , as from Choler , Phlegme , Blood or Melancholy , the signes whereof are these :

If it proceed of bloud , then are the Eyes and their veines puff'd up red , the Temples of the Head do beat , the uppermost Eye-lids do swell , the Eyes are moist , yet with little pain , but so moist , that in the sleep the Eyes do bake up .

If it proceed of Choler , then is there much pricking , burning with great pain and swelling , and not so red as the former , but moist and burning , that thereby sometimes the Apple of the eye is perished :

If it proceed of phlegme , then is there a compression and ponderosity in the Eyes with great pain , without heat or rednesse . and by reason of the great moistness , some soreness and swelling .

If of Melancholy , then is there also great ponderosity with a sallow colour , with rednesse or compression : they do not bake together in their sleep , for that the Catarrhe or Rheum is too dry .

For the rednesse of the Eyes .

Take half an ounce of Tutia , make it glowing hot , and quench it fifteen times in Rose water , then bruise it small , and put into it a quarter of an ounce of Callamint stones , three cloves , and half a pint of Malmesey , and mix them together .

This Collyria is for all redness of the Eyes .

Of Watry and running Eyes .

If the Cause be inward from any disease of the brain , and not through heat , you may perceive by this , viz. The Patient alwayes feels some heavy puffing up of the vains in the forehead and Temples of the head , and this reflux is for the most part augmented by neesing , falling both into the Eyes , and sharpnesse in the throat .

But if this humour be through heat , it bites the eyelids , and makes the hair to fall off ; but if through cold , then contrary . In case it be through heat , the party must be purged with Pills of Cochi● A●●● with Succo Rosarum , or with Pills of the five kinds of Mirabilans , and keep a good Diet.

If his grief come of a cold Cause it s very convenient to eat a good deal of Fennel seed every morning , and chew Rew and Valerian in the mouth , and annoint the eyes with the spittle .

Also if it proceed from the brains , this is excellent , Take prepared Bloodstone , one quarter of an ounce , Roses , burnt Ivory , red and white Curral , Amber , yellow Mirabilans , of each one dram , the juice of the Spirits of Frombois four ounces , temper them together , and keep them close stopped , put thereof daily into your eyes , and annoint your Eye-lids therewith . This dries the Rheume marvellously , and strengthneth the eyes from taking any moisture .

Also take the juice of Fennel and of Rue , of each one ounce , and of a childs Urine halfe an ounce , Alloes three drams , let it seeth a little , then strain it , and put a drop thereof into your eye . It cleanseth , drieth , and sharpneth the sight .

Also roast three Apples , take away the skin and cores , then temper them with the yolks of three new laid eggs , and lay it warm to the eyes .

Also if deflux cause much pain , take unwashed sheeps wool , burn it to ashes in a close stopped pot , bruise it as small as may be , and mix it with the white of an egge , and lay it on your forehead and temples . This asswageth the Catarrhe very quickly , and abateth the pain .

A Plaister for the Temples , or sore Eyes .

Take Alloes , Mirrhe , Mirtle leaves , Acatia , of each one dram , Mastick and Frankinsence , of each half a dram beaten small together , and make it to a Plaister with the white of an egg .

Likewise he ought to purge with Pills of Cochia , which be sharpned with the Trocisies of Alhandaly .

Also with the Confection of Hier● , and such like . Oyle of linnen being made thus , is very good for sore Eyes ; viz. set it a fire with a candle , and lay the linnen upon an even piece of iron , tin or silver , and put it out quickly , and you shall find a drop of Oyle , the which take up with a feather . This healeth marvellously well the Imposthume of the eyes , taketh away the pain , and is good for a Fistula and Wounds in the Eyes .

FACE .
To take away the Scars , or Pockholes , or redness in the Face .

TAke a good quantity of Lemmons , and slice them rinds and all , and distil them , laying them on fair sticks , that they touch not the bottom of the Still , and with the Water that cometh thereof , annoint the face , and it will soon take away the rednesse and scars of the face .

For a sawcie Face .

Take a pottle of White Wine and a quarter of a pound of Cinnamon cleane rubbed and winnowed , then seeth it in the White Wine , till it be half sodden away , and then put it into a pot , and drink it evening and morning till the Patient be cured . Probatum .

An approved good Medicine to cool and repel the redness of the face that proceedeth of heat .

Take a quantity of running water , and a quantity of Brimstone , and as much Allome beaten small together , put them with the water into a glasse fast stopped , and so let it stand , & every morning and evening take a little out into a sawcer , and with a linnen rag wash your face therewith , and so let it dry in with wiping .

For Spots in the Face .

For a mans or a womans face that seemeth as they were drunken , take Water-cresses , and cut them small , and put them in a small earthen pot , and put fair Spring water thereto , and let them boil together , and drink of that water morning and evening .

To make the Face fair .

Take the flowers of Beanes and distil them , and wash the face with the water .

Some say , that the Urine of the party grieved , is very good to wash the face , and to keep it from blemishing .

If the face be washed with the water that Rice is sodden in , it taketh away the Pimples , and cleanseth the face .

For heat in the face .

Seeth white Copperas in running water , and let it stand till it be cold , and then put in a little Camphire , and every morning and evening take a little of that water in a sawcer , and with a little cloth dipt in it , wash and bathe your face therewith , and let it dry in of it self .

A Drink for the Heat or Rednesse in the Face .

Take four handfuls of Wild Tansie , and boil it in two Gallons of small wort , let it stand until it be almost cold , then put to it a little Barme , and let it work , and when it is ripe , put it in a close vessel , and so let it stand three or four dayes ; then you must drink of it every day twice , so long as you use it .

An excellent Water for the same .

Take twelve Lemmons , and pare them to the very juice , four new laid egges , shells , whites and yolks beaten all together , six spoonfuls of pure English Honey : Temper all together , and distil them with a very soft fire , and receive the water thereof in a glasse for your use , putting thereto a little Mercury to make it keep , and continue .

An excellent Lac Virginis to make the Face , Neck or any part of the Body fair and white .

Take of Alumen Plumosi half an ounce , of Camphire one ounce , of Roach Allome one ounce and a dram , Sal gemmi half an ounce ; white Frankinsence two ounces , Oyle of Tartar one ounce and a half ; make all these into most fine powder and mix it with one quart of Rose-water , then set it in the Sun , and let it stand there nine dayes , often stirring it , then take Littarge of Silver half a pound beat it fine , and fearse it , then boil it in one pint of White Wine Vinegar , until one third part be consumed , ever stirring it with a stick while it boileth , then distil it by a Filter , or let it run through a thick Jelly bag , then keep it by it self in a glass Vial , and when you will use these Waters , take a drop of the one , and a drop of the other in your hand , and it will be like milk which is called Lac Virginis , wash your face or any part of your body therewith . It is most precious for the same . Probatum Dr. Walmesley .

For the Pimples in the Face .

Take Wheat-flower mingled with honey and vinegar , lay it upon them , and it cleanseth them .

To dry up any Pimples or heat in the Face .

Take Virgin Wax one ounce and a half , May Butter three ounces , me●● them , then put to them Cerus half an ounce , Bole Armoniack a scruple , a little Rose water to wash it ; after these are melted together , annoint the Pimples with it twice a day .

FELLON .
To ripen a Fellon or Boil .

Take Rue , Sage , and the fat of rusty Bacon , of each a like quantity , and stamp them all together , and lay it on a linnen cloth warm to the Grief .

Another .

Take an Onion roasted , put thereto Honey and Wheat flower , and so beat it all together , and lay it to the sore .

To kill a Fellon .

Take an egg and roast it hard , and take the yolk thereof , and take an Onion and roast it soft , and beat the yolk and the Onion together , and lay it to the sore , and it will kill the Fellon .

A Soveraign Salve to heal the Fellon .

Take of the Soot of a house that is on the Beams , and break it to powder , and take the yolk of an egg , and bray them together , then lay it on a clean cloth , and lay it on the sore , and this will heal it .

An excellent Poultice to take away the anguish of a Fellon , and to break it speedily .

Take milk , and put therein crumbs of White Bread , and boil them together very tender to a Poultice , then take it from the fire , and put therein the yolk of an egg , and have ready some white Lilly roots , wrapped up in a brown paper , and roasted very tender , first bruise the roots into a pap , then mingle them well with the other things and so apply it warme to the griefe , and when it is broken use healing Salve .

For a Fellon .

Take Verjuice and crumbs of browne bread , and kernels of gray Soap , and seeth all together till it be somewhat thick , then spread it upon a cloth , and lay it to the Fellon , and it will both kill the Fellon , and heal it .

For a Fellon in the Joint .

Take Bay salt , and beat it , then take the yolk of an Egg , and beat them together , and lay it to the joint .

Another for a Fellon .

Take twelve Snailes in the Garden , and beat them shels and all until they come to be a Salve ; then lay them to the fore , and it will both kill , draw and heal . Also bruise Raisons , and lay them to the fore .

Another .

Take the biggest and fowlest Spider you can finde , and a quantity of black Soap , and one clove of Garlick , and bray them all together , and lay it to the Fellon as neer as you can , where you think it will break , and so let it lye four and twenty hours , then take it off , and heal it with some other Salve .

Also take Sage , Rue , Bay salt , Snailes and Bacon , and beat them together , and then lay it to the Fellon , and it will help .

Also make a Poultice of Bean flower , or of Wheat flower and honey , and apply it every morning and evening .

FISTULA .
Against a Fistula or hollow Vlcer .

First mingle the milk of Wortwort . with fresh Hogs grease , and boil them together a little , and incorporate them , and put thereto powder of Mirrhe , and annoint a Tent therewith , and put it into the hole of the Ulcer .

For a Fistula .

Take the seeds of red Coleworts , the seed of Tansie and Cabbage , of each a like quantity , and of the great Madder , and make it into Pills and give thereof to the Patient thrice a day , and keep a Colewort leaf upon the Sore .

To heal a Fistula or Vlcer .

Take Figs and stamp them with Shoomake●s Wax , and lay it to the sore on lea●●er , and it will heal .

FLESH .
To kill dead flesh .

Take a pint of Malmesey , and a pint of Aquavitae , and flower , pound Parsley , and straine the juice into it , and drink it . And take Allome and Withy leaves , and boil them together in running water , and wash the wound therewith .

To try whether there be dead flesh in a Wound or no.

Take posset curd made of strong Ale , lay it to the wound ; and if it look yellow , then there is dead flesh .

A Water to abate proud flesh , and to clear a corrupted wound .

Take a quart of Ale or strong Beer , and a handful of Sage , and a piece of Allome , as much as a Walnut , and let it seeth till it come to a pint , and therewith wash the wound .

To clear a Sore or Wound of dead flesh .

Clarifie some Honey , and put it into the sore , and lay a Plaister over it , and in two or three dressings it will cleer the Sore , and take out the dead flesh .

To take out dead Flesh .

Take of Honey , of Oyl Olive , and of Wheat-flower , of each a spoonful , and the yolk of an egg , and mix them well together , and spread it on a cloth , and so lay it on the sore , and it will draw and cleanse it .

FLUX .
For the white Flux .

Take the powder of the flowers of Pomegranats , and drink it in red Wine .

For the red Flux .

Take Sperma Caeti and drink it , and truss up your self with a piece of black Cotton .

To stop the Flux .

Make a Caudle of Oatmeal , and put to it scraped chalk , brown Pepper finely beaten , then boil them together , and let the Patient drink thereof three or four times , and it will help .

For the Bloody Flux .

Take four or five eggs , and roast them hard until they be blue , then take a pint of Red Wine , and mix the yolks of the egges with it , then seeth it , and after it is sodden , put an ounce of Cinnamon into it , and let the Patient drink thereof two or three times in a day , and it will help .

Another .

Take Camock roots , make them in fire powder , and drink them in posset Ale , or put it into a cake as you do Spice , and eat it .

Another .

Take linnen cloth , and make it like a Pill , and steep it in Aquavitae , and convey it into the Fundament , and in three or four dressings it helpeth .

For the Bloody Flux or Scouring .

Take a great Apple , and cut out the core , and put therein pure Virgin Wax , then wet a paper , and lap it therein , the● rake it up in the Embers , and let it ro●● till it be soft ; then eat of it as your stomack will give leave .

PHLEGME .
To loose Phlegme .

Take an ounce of Ingibus Sirrup , one ounce of Sirrup of Violets , half an ounce of Sirrup of Roses , and half an ounce of Hisop .

A Drink to avoid Phlegme .

Take an Onion and core it , and put therein a little Mithridatum , and bruised Pepper , and then roast it soft , then take a pint of White Wine , and seeth it with a little white Sugar , and then straine it with the Onion , and give it the Patient to drink .

A Powder to break Phlegme .

Take of fine Ginger the weight of eight pence , of Elicampane roots , the weight of four groats , Anniseeds and Licoras , of each the weight of seven groats , and of Sugar candied four ounces ; make all these into powder , and eat ●t dry morning and evening .

FORGETFULNESSE .
Against Forgetfulnesse .

Apply Rue and red Mints with Oyl of Roses , and very strong Vineger to the nostrils , and it helpeth .

Also burn thine own hair and mingle it with Vineger , and a little pitch , and apply it to the nostrils .

GOUT .
For the Gout .

TAke Snailes with shells on the●● backs , Barrel Soap , leaven , Bay● salt and Honey , and pound them all to gether , and lay it to the grieved place .

Sundry Medicines for the Gout .

Take the grease of a fat Cat , of a Goose , of a Gray , of a Fox , and the marrow of a Harts horn , Ivy , Sage , Rue , Virgins Wax , Frankinsence , the yolks of roasted eggs and Snailes , put them all in an earthen pot with a hole in the bottom for that purpose , and close it above with paste that no aire issue out , and put under the same pot another whole pot , and close them together , and put the neathermost in the ground , and compasse it about with fire , and there will distil a wonderful good Oyntment out of the uppermost pot , which will be good for the cold Gout .

Another Oyntment of great force for the Gout .

Take the juice of the wild Cowe●mber roots , green Grapes and Pellitory , the leaves and Berries of Ivy , Juniper berries , Euforbium Castorium , the fat of a Graye , of a Goose , of a Heron , of a Fox , of a Beare , then take a fat Cat , and pull off her skin , and take out her guts , and fill her with all the aforesaid things ; and let it roast well upon a spit , and save the dripping , and resolve a little Wax therein , and use it .

Also a dog killed of thirty dayes old , and annoint the grief with the blood of the dog , it is very good .

Also take a fat Cat , and flea her , and pull the flesh from the bones , stamp it well , and put it into the belly of a fat Goose , and put salt grease thereunto with Pepper and Mustard seed , of Pellitory , Dragon , Wormwood , Garlick , and Bears Suet , of each two ounces , of Wax two ounces , oast it , and keep the dripping .

Also mingle the ashes of Colewort leaves burnt , with fresh Hogs grease , and annoint the Gout therewith , and it will ease it in three dayes .

For the Gout .

Take Tansie and Wormwood of each alike , Sheeps Suet according to your Herbs , fry them till they be green , and when you will use it , put a spoonful of Linseed therein ; and if it be the hot Gout , lay it cold ; if the cold Gout , lay it hot .

Another .

Take Tobacco leaves a good quantity , and put them into your own Urine , or milk , and set it on the fire till it be hot , then bathe the pained place throughly a good space , then lay some of the leaves thereon , and bind it up , and lye down .

For the Gout and the Palsie .

Take dead Horse bones , dryed in the fields , and wash them clean , and feeth them long , and take the fat of them , that seethes aloft , and swims on the top , and therewith annoint any Gout or Palsie , of what cause soever it come , and it will help .

For the Gout .

Take the juice of Broom flowers , and the juice also of Scala Coeli and Honey of each a like quantity , seethe them together , till it be of the thickness of Honey , and therewith annoint the place . One in London got much money by this Medicine .

For the Gout and Palsie .

Stamp Pellitory of Spain or Mastratia and seeth it in wine , and apply it , but if it be green then stamp it , and soak it eighteen dayes in Wine , and then boile it well , and put thereto Oyle and Wax , it is a special remedy .

GUMMES .
For Vlcers or any Infection of the Gums .

Take Labdanum , Frankinsence , Mastick and Curral , of each a like quantity , and make them into powder , and lay them to the place infected , it confirmeth hardneth , and cleanseth the Gums and Jawes , and when the sore is well mundified , then it doth also incarnate and ingender flesh .

Also this is highly commended , Take Cipresse leaves or Mints halfe an ounce , a pint of well water , boiled to the one halfe , dip a cloth in it , and apply it to the griefe , and this defendeth the Gums from all bad Rheumes .

HEART .
For Faintnesse at the Heart .

TAke the flowers of Centory , a good handful , clean picked from the green of Cene leaves clean picked from the stalks , a dram and half , and of pure Cinnamon well bruised a quarter of an ounce , of White Wine a pint , and some Sugar as you lift ; put all these in a pot close covered , and set it in another pot of hot liquor for the space of an houre , then let it stand all night , and in the morning strain it into a faire pot , and put good store of Sugar to it , and let it simper til it come to a Sirrup , of this you may take two or three spoonfuls at a time in the morning fasting .

A very Soveraigne Medicine for one that hath taken cold at the Heart .

Take the Oyl of bitter Almonds and Wax , Capons grease and Rose-water , boil all together ; then take black wool , newly plucked off the Sheeps neck , and wet it in the liquor , and put it in a quilted bag , and lay it very hot to the stomack when you go to bed .

HEAD .
A Medicine for the Headache .

Take Elder leaves , and a good quantity of Bay salt , and stamp them together , and lay it to the nape of the neck , and by Gods help it shall take away the pain .

For pain in the Head .

Take Camomile , Rosemary and Betony , of each a like quantity , and as much leaven as Herbs , beat them together , then take a Nutmeg beaten very small , and so much Wine Vineger , as will incorporate into a paste , which you must apply warm unto the hinder part of the head , and to your forehead , changing it evening and morning .

For Head Ache.

Take a piece of leaven , the bignesse of an egge , and put to it two spoonfuls of White Wine Vinegar , and two spoonfuls of red Rose-water , and a few red Rose leaves , mix them together , and warm them ; then take them , and spread them on two brown papers , then grate Nutmeg upon it , and lay it upon a fire slice on the coals till-it be very hot , then take it , and lay it to the parties temples at night when he goeth to bed .

For the Head Ache sundry Medicines .

The juice of Ground Ivy cast into the nostrils purgeth the head and taketh away the pain .

If the Rheume come of a cold cause , lay hot Callamint or running time bruised to the head .

Hisop boiled on embers , and laid to the head , stoppeth the Rheume .

The juice of Coleworts cast into the nostrils cleanseth and purgeth the head .

The juice of onions cast into the nostrils , also doth the like .

This Plaister was proved for dizziness in the head , and is good for any ache in the head : Take of Opium and of Saffron , of each one dram , of Roses four drams , and thereof with Vinegar make a Plaister .

He that useth to take three Pills of Alloes , and the juice of Coleworts the bignesse of a bean , shall never have the Head ache .

For the Head Ache.

Take an Herb called Alehoofe and fill a frying pan therewith , heat it hot , as you are able to endure it , and lay it to the aking place , and it will remove the pain ; then take more , and lay it to the place that aketh , and at last it wil drive it clean away .

Another .

Take the whites of two new laid eggs , a little Aquavitae , and the juice of House-leeks , beat all together , and therein wet some fine tow , and then lay it upon the temples .

Of giddinesse in the Head .

This Disease is caused by much frequenting the Sun , and the head being over heated , as also from the stomack , if it be overcharged with any superfluity whereby the mouth of the stomack is hurt , and so sendeth bad vapours to the head ; but if it proceed from blood , which may be knowne by the redness of the eyes , the fulnesse of the veines , then the party must have the veine opened behind the ear , and bleed four ounces , and purge with seven drams of Reb steeped in Whey all night .

Of the pain in the Head .

For the most part this pain of the Head proceedeth of the intemperature of the four humours ; namely , of Blood , Phlegme , Choler and Melancholy .

If it proceed from Choler , the sign is evident , viz. belching or breaking of wind upward with loathsomnesse and thirst , drynesse of the mouth , tongue , and nostrils , the pain is pricking , sharp , and rather in the right , then in the left side of the head , heat over all the body , but especially in the nostrels , no appetite , no sleep , the Pulses quick and lusty , the Urine reddish , the face yellow ; the surest notes are , if the time of the year be hot and dry , the Patient young and hath used hot and dry things , to use cooling Medicines , and a good cooling dyet .

Of heat in the Head through Melancholy .

It is described thus , It is not so great as the former , but with a drynesse and sadnesse the heat is more evident in the left side of the face , then in the right , it causeth disquietness and unnatural sleep , it causeth fearful faintheartedness , and carefulness , the colour of the face is red and blue , with a soure taste in the mouth , if the Patient be old , and if it be about Autumne , then the signes are more sure . Glisters are good in this case .

Of the paine in the Head caused by cold .

The signes are wearisomness of all parts , as if the body were beaten and broken to pieces , the paine is not extreme without any swelling or thirst , sleepinesse , much spitting at the mouth and moisture at the nose , palenesse of colour , and somewhat sullen , the eyes run , and the mouth out of taste . In such cases use warm and dry Medicines , and purging , is very needful in this Infirmity .

Also this Wine following is excellent for this purpose . Take Rosemary two handfuls , Nutmegs one ounce , dryed Betony two ounces , Cloves two drams , being cut very small , put thereto eight quarts of good Rhenish Wine , let it stand three dayes ; then for a weak stomack , drink a good draught at the beginning of meals , but for the Head ache at the latter end .

This Wine is very good for a cold , and moist braine , and hurtful for young folks and hot complections .

The Dyet must be strong Wine , but very little , left it disturb the Head , once in eight dayes , wash the head with the decoction of Camomile , Marjerome and Steches , and before meales , rub the head with warme cloaths , and after meales take a little Marmalade to hinder the vapour in ascending to the head . But because the Laxative Medicines , through their own power , do not expel all humours for which they be given , without such things as convey their operation towards some certain members which one desireth to purge , therefore take this Oximil following ; and if you put thereto Nutmegs , Piony seeds or Cubebs , then doth it only purge the head , and no other part of the body ; and if you put thereto Tamariscus and Caper roots , then it purgeth the Melt , and so for all the rest , but because we speak now only of the head , these are the Simples , or Herbs that do conduct the Medicines thereto ; viz. Nutmegs , Cubebs and Piony , Penniroyal , Marjerom , Balsome wood and Seeds , Frankinsence , Beaver Codd , Labdanum , Mellilot , Squils , Spicknard , Hisop and Pepper .

Oximel , that is called at the Apothecaries Compositum , or Diareticum , Take Fennel roots , and roots of Smallage , of each two ounces , the seeds of Parsley , of Butchers broom , Sparage , Smallage and Fennel , of each one ounce , take out the pith or core of the roots , chop them and seeth them in a quart of water till they be mellow , then strain them through a cloth , and add the Decoction of three ounces of sharp Vinegar , twelve ounces of Honey , let them seeth to a Sirrup ; it doth attenuate all tough slimes , it driveth them out of the members , opens the obstructions of the Liver , Melt , and the Kidnies , and expelleth them .

A very good Medicine for Paine or Wind in the Head , which much hindreth the Hearing .

Take one Clove of Garlick , pill it and make three or four holes in it , then dip it in fine English Honey , and put it in your ear , ( and lye on the other side , and put in black wool after it , and continue this eight dayes , and it will expel the pain , expulse the Humour at the nose , and restore the Hearing .

For a White Scurf , or Scabbed Head .

Take White wort , Cellendine , Ground Ivy. Mercury , Wormwood , and an Herb called Dead mens Bells , growing in Woods like Leek blades , of each of these alike , and stamp them , and mingle them with fresh grease .

And burne green Ash to ashes , and mix it with fresh grease , and annoint the place eherewith .

To heal a Scald Head .

Take Lye that is made with the bark of an Ashen tree , and wash the head therewith , and annoint it with Quicksilver , killed in Barrowes grease , and fasting spittle .

Another .

Take yolks of eggs , and put thereunto as much Turpentine , then fry them in Swines grease , and stir them well together in the frying to a Salve , and so lay it to the sore head .

Another .

Take the roots of the small reeds that grow in ditches , burn them to ashes , and apply the ashes wet in Vinegar to the sore Head . This healeth the sore , and maketh hair to grow .

The bark of an Ashen tree being well boiled in water , with the Lye thereof , sometimes wash the Head to cleanse it , whiles the other Medicines be applyed to the same .

Another .

Take black Snailes , and stamp them very well , and in stamping them , there will be an Oyle come from them , and with the same Oyle , annoint the sore head .

For a sore Head .

First wash the head with pisse , and then annoint it with the dripping of a wild Duck , being roasted guts and all .

HOARSNESSE .
Against Hoarsnesse .

Put Sugar and the powder of Hisop in figs , and roast them on the coals , and eat them , and it will open the pipes .

JAUNDIES .
A good Medicine for the Black Jaundies .

TAke the Berries of Ivy , that groweth upon a tree , and of the whole leaves of Ground Ivy and Mugwort , and put them in a woollen cloth , and then put it into an Oven when the Bread is drawne out ; and when it is dry , make powder thereof , and take Saffron and powder of Gallingale , and use all these in pottage , and eat thereof .

Another for the Black Jaundies .

Take the gall of a Raven grated into powder , take some of it in a spoonful of Ale or Beer , temper it together , and drink it in the morning fasting .

A Medicine for the yellow Jaundies .

Take a little Athanatia , and eat it in the morning fasting , three mornings will be enough . It is much like Mithridatum .

Another .

Take a handful of red Nettle crops , and feeth them in a pint of Ale , and drink the same three or four daies together in the morning fasting .

IMPOSTHUMES .
For an Imposthume .

Take powder of Cene Alexandria one ounce , Ginger , Cinnamon , Mace , Coliander seeds , Anniseeds and Licoras , of each the weight of eight pence , of Sugar two ounces , of Spurge seeds blanched twelve , beat them all smal to powder , and put them into a quart of Claret , and let it be brewed out of one pot into another , oftentimes in a day by the space of three dayes before you use it , then let it run through a Jelly bag , then take half a pint of the said Drink , and when you shall have need to use it , warm it at the fire , and drink it after your first sleep , and so ly still till it work , and offer to come ; and then go to a close stool til it be clean come away , and then make a Plaister of red Mints , red Fennel , Wormwood and Sage , of each a handful , and a good handful of Cummin seed , and beat them small together , put thereto a good sawcer full of Wine Vineger , and set them all on the fire in a pan , and so stir them till they are almost dry , and then put them into a bag , and lay the same to your stomack , so that your stomack be not full of meat .

JULIP .
A most excellent Julip to refresh and cool any body distempered with heat or drougth in Agues or hot Diseases .

Take of Barley water a quart , and put it into a fair bottle of glasse , and let drop into the same some Oyl of Vitrio● , or for want of that , Oyl of Sulphur , and then shake it well all together to disperse the Oyl , and when you have perfectly tempered it , then take two very good Pomgranats , and cut them in two , and squeece all the juice of them into it through some Colender or Strainer to keep out the kernels or husks ; or for want of Pomgranats , as much Sirrup of Violets , or Sirrup of Lemmons , as the juice of two Pomgranats may be ; then take six penny worth of white Sugar candied , and beat it very small , and put it also in the Barley water , and let it dissolve therein , and drink thereof as need requires . It is the best Julip that ever was made by the Art of man .

ITCH .
To take away , or kill the hot Itch.

Take Brimstone , and as much Allom , with a spooneful of white lead , beat them small into powder , then take a quantity of Cream , and put the powder therein , and beat them well together , and therewith annoint the place that itches .

For an Itch.

Take a pint of Borus , two penny worth of Quicksilver , and four penny worth of Frankinsence , put these together , and stir them with your finger , and so annoint the hands and feet .

KIDNEYES .
Of the Kidneyes .

THe Kidneyes are fastned very strongly to the Back bone , and that on the left side is right under the Melt , and that on the right side a little higher , so that sometimes it doth touch a great part of the liver , and they have sundry veins from the liver , whereby they draw blood with water , and also some part of the gall unto them , separating the same blood from the water , and keeping so much of the blood as sufficeth for sustenance , and vents through the Conduits , whereof each Kidney hath one by it selfe , descending into the Bladder .

The Diseases of the Kidneyes are divers , as Imposthumes , Ulcers , &c. which appears by pissing of Blood , or like blood , as if flesh were washed in it , which Diseases arise either of heat , cold or gravel , &c.

The signes of cold Diseases are these , There is no great pain , nor heat , nor thirst , neither is the water high colourred , but much in quantity , because it is not wasted through unnatural heat , which Agues , Winter and the Gravel augmenteth ; for these Diseases a good Diet must be kept , all grosse and slimie meats being avoided , and likewise all cold Herbs ; exercise presently after meat is very hurtful .

Pain of the Kidneyes through Wind , which spreadeth it self abroad , and the pain is more after one hath eaten then before , and is augmented through windy things , when the meat is half digested , therefore all windy things are to be avoided , and annoint the back with Oyl of Rue and Oyl of Lillies ; likewise Conserve of Betony , and the confected roots of Pimpernel , Erinringo roots and Callamint is very good .

Pain in the Kidnyes through heat is , when the Patient hath great thirst and a bad stomack , maketh very little Urine , and high coloured , and sometimes there is fat swimming upon it , and the rather in young , cholerick , hot men , this is most dangerous , for through the heat which is mixed with a tough thick phlegmatick matter , the stone of the Kidney may grow ; therefore the Liver Veine must be opened , and Glisters administred whereby the gots may be cleansed , use cool Herbs , and purge with Manna and Succo Rosarum . Also use Saxifrage , Parslye , Cantharides , roots of Fennel , Butchers broom , &c. which are of a secret quality to convey the Medicine to the Kidnyes . Also Sirrups of Water Lillies and of Vinegar , and all things that cool the Liver and Spleen .

KNEES .
For pain in the Knees .

Take a Sheeps head newly killed , and slit it , and put into it a good handful of Plantane , as much Camomile , and so much Sage , and so much Rosemary , boil all well together until it be very tender , then take out the bones very clean , and chop all the flesh and herbs well together ; then put in a handful of Oatmeal gr●ts , and so boil it again until the Oatmeal be very tender , and so lay it to the Knees as hot as you may suffer it , and so use it as you see cause .

For ache in the Knees .

Take Rue and Lovage , of each alike , stamp them , and mix them with Honey , and fry them together , and lay a Plaister thereof warm to the sore .

For swelling in the Knees and Legs .

Take Lilly roots and red Cole , of each alike , seeth them in clean running water , and strain the Herbs , then take the milk of a Cow and Wheat meal , and temper it with the aforesaid Herbs , and let it over the fire , and stir it well till it be thick , and then lay it on with a cloth .

For Aches and Swelling in the Knees .

Take a quart of Malmsey , of Time one handful , and boil it together , and when it is half boiled , put in a piece of sweet butter , and let it boil together from a quart to a pint , and when you go to bed bathe your knees therewith , and let a cloth be wet therein four or five times double , very warm , and lay it so warme to your knees six or feven times .

LAMENESSE .
For such as be stiff in their Limbs , or Lame .

TAke five black Sheeps heads , a lapful of Arsemart , as much Mallows as much Balm , two good handfuls of Herb grace , four handfuls of Fetherfew as much Lavender Spike , two handfuls of Wormwood , two handfuls of Savage , one handful of Smallage , and two handfuls of Rosemary ; all these will be as much as will fill a good sheet , put them all into a Lead , into running water a great deal , and pull off the stalks of the Herbs , and let them seeth a whole day ; you must not skin the sheeps heads , but cleave them in sunder , and let the wool be on still , cutting off the hornes , and seeth the Heads until the bones fall asunder , then take out the bones , and skim off the fat , and keep it to annoint the Patient withal , and the Patient must sit in the water up to the brests , and wash and bathe himself therein , and when he hath so done by the space of an hour , or as long as he can endure it , then lay him in a hot sheet into his bed , and there let him sweat ; and so keep him close from the aire two or three dayes .

A Soveraigne Medicine for Lamenesse in the Joints , to supple any sore , and to bring it into Joint , which hath been long out ; and for aches .

Take four or five young Swallowes out of the Nest being Flege , and put them into a stone Mortar , and stamp them feathers and all , then take Lavender Cotton , Wild Strawberry leaves , Camomile and Setwal , of each a handful , stamp them all together very smal , then take a pint or more of May Butter , and half a pint of Neats foot Oyle , stirre them all together , and then put them into a Pipkin or liltle earthen pot with a cover ; and close it well with Paste that no air issue out , then put that earthen pot into a brasse pot with water in it , and boil them two hours , then take them out , and set them as deep as you can in a muckhil two dayes , then take them up , and boil them two hours again , then take them out , and let them cool , and straine them through a linnen cloth , and when they be setled , powre out the watrish bloud from them , and keep them pure and clean , and lay them warm to the place grieved .

LEPROSIE .
For curing the Leprosie .

Take half a pint of English Honey , and a good handful of Herb-grace , beat it very smal , and put it into the Honey , and boil them very well together till the one half be consumed , then straine it through a clean cloth , and with a feather annoint the sores therewith .

A Drink belonging to the same Medicine .

Take an ounce of Elicampane roots , one ounce of Fennel roots , when they be picked and pithed , one ounce of Burrage roots picked and pithed , one ounce of Niprial picked and pithed , then take a pottle of stream water , and boile all these roots till one half be consumed , then put in so much English Honey as will sweeten it to your taste , then straine it , and put it in a glasse bottle , then take a penny worth of Quicksilver , and kill it well with fasting spittle , and then put it into the Drink when it is through cold , and let the Patient drink thereof five spoonfuls in the morning fasting , and so much when he goeth to bed , and by Gods help it will cleanse him .

LASK .
For a Lask .

Take a good quantity of Wheat flower , and put it in a bag , seeth it very well , then take the same , and put it out of the bag , and so much as is soft , scrape away with a knife , the rest will be very hard , scrape it , and make pap with milk , and give it to the Patient twice or thrice a day , and it will help . Probatum .

To stay a Lask or Bloody Flux .

Take a sew old Beanes , and parch them over the fire in a pan , and then beat them into a powder , then make an Aleberry of Sack or Ale , and put some of the powder therein , and seeth them well together , then let the Patient drink thereof warm , and with twice drinking , it will help .

Another .

Take milk somewhat hot , and put it in a dish , then take Red Wine , and put it in another dish , and let the Patient suck it out of both dishes with two quils or reeds both together , and in so doing it turneth into a curd , and stoppeth the Flux .

To stay a Scouring .

Take a handful of Rice , wash it in red Rose water , and dry it well , and beat 〈…〉 powder , and make pap of it , and bod it with Cinnamon , and eat it .

Another .

Take Virgin Wax , and make it into Pills , and give it in the pap of an Apple , three at one time .

For a Lask or Flux .

Take the neather Jaw of a great Pike , and beat it into fine powder , and drink it in Beer or Ale or in your pottage , and it will help .

To procure Looseness .

Seeth Mallowes and red Nettles in fair water , and let the Patient sit over the hot fume thereof .

LIVER .
For cooling of the Liver .

Take French Barley , and boil it in a quart of fair water , when it is boiled , take it forth of that water , and put it in three pints of fresh water , then take of Violet leaves , Strawberry leaves , of each a handful , Succory , Bugloss , Borage , of each half a handful , one good stick of Licoras , half a handful of Raisons of the Sun stoned , one spoonful of Anniseeds , let all these boil from three pints to a quart , then take the Liquor and strain it , and put a handful of Almonds into it , and when you drink of it , take a spoonful of Rosewater and drink with it , and take it two hours before you eat in the morning at the least , and likewise two houres before Supper .

For the heat of the Liver .

Infuse and steep Bread reasonably leavened in water , and a little Vineger , and eat thereof fasting an hour or two before other meats , and use Sallets of Succory roots sodden till they be tender .

Doctor Hills counsel for cooling the Liver .

Take Barly one handful , of Sorrel , Succory and Endive , of each one handful , a stick of Licoros bruised , Raisons of the Sun one handful , Anniseeds half a handful , seeth all these in a quart of faire water till halfe be wasted away , then strain it , and drink of it in the morning three times in a week at least .

A Drink to cleanse the Liver .

Take a quart of Rhenish Wine , and put thereto one ounce and half of Cene , seeth it from a quart to a pint ; then strain it , and put thereto three branches of white Mint , three penny worth of white Rose water , two Nutmegs sliced with a knife , six penny worth of white Sugar candied , and four penny worth of Angel Gold , and seeth it a little , and let the Patient take it morning and evening .

A good Medicine for the Liver .

Take Ivory , and burn it in a clean earthen vessel , and when it is burnt , take sweet Barly Wort , and put therein of the Ivory as you please , or put it into Ale , and drink it nine dayes together . Also drink the juice of Liverwort .

A Drink to mitigate all heat of the Liver and Spleen .

Take of Liverwort , Maidenhair , Endive , the flowers of Winter Gilliflowers picked clean from the stalks , great Comfrey , Tarragon , of each four ounces , of Spinage Water a pottle , of Licoras cleane scraped and thin sliced two ounces , of Ginger clean scraped and thin sliced , one ounce , boil all these together , stirring it now and then , and then put in fine Sugar candied one ounce and half , finely beaten to powder , then let it boil half away , alwayes stirring it , and put it in some close glasse , and reserve it to your use : of this you must take a good draught every morning , and fast an hour after it .

A Broth to cool the heat of the Liver .

Take Violets , Time , Parsley , Water-cresses , red Nettle Crops , and Clivers and red Fennel , of each alike , but somewhat ●esse of the Water cresses , red Nettle crops and Fennel then the rest ; shred all the Herbs , and make broth with Chicken , Capon or Mutton .

For the heat of the Liver .

Take three pints of Whey , Egrimony , Bo●age and Bugloss , of each one handful boil all together half an hour , then stram it through a fine linnen cloth ; drink a good draught of this in the morning fasting , and at three of the clock : b●● before you drink thereof , take Smallage , and stamp it and strain it , and take two spoonfuls of the juice thereof , and put it into your drink before you drink it .

Against the stopping of the Liver , Lungs and Spleen , and to comfort the Stomack .

Take two or three roots of Succory and Parsley , Sage of Jerusalem , Folefoot , Violet leaves , Scabious , Egrimony and Scurvigrasse , of each half a handful , Conserve of Red Roses one ounce , of Saffron one penny worth , and a Date or two sliced and the pill taken away , put all these into a Pullets belly ready drest , and sow up the open places , but put not in the roots , boil it in sufficient water till the flesh be sodden from the bones , and when it is half sodden , put in the roots steeped before in Wine Vinegar , put in also three or four large Mace blades , of Raisons of the Sun one handful stoned , and a few Currans ; and when it is sodden as aforesaid strain it , and drink every morning a good draught thereof fasting .

For all Griefs of the Liver .

Take the leaves , flowers and roots of Betony in Drink , Conserve , Electuary , Sirrup , or Potion , or Powder , is singular good for all Diseases of the stomack , Liver , Melt , Kidnies , Bladder , the Obstruction of the Matrix , the consumption of the Lungs , Coughs , Dropsies , continual Feavers , boile the leaves and flowers in Honey water , to have present Remedy .

Also seeth the Herbs and Flowers of Camomile in Wine , and drink it to help stopping of the Liver and Melt , to purge Choler , to expel Terms , to help the torments of the small guts , for Griefes of the Kidnyes or Bladder , for difficulty of Breathing , Sighing , Wheezing , to warm a cold stomack , and to drive away any inward grief .

For the Liver , and to comfort the Stomack .

Take a branch or two of Ciprus , otherwise called French Wormwood , and a little Barme , and boile them in Ale and Drink it fasting .

LIPS .
For chopt Lips .

Take new Wax , Mastick and white Frankinsence with Oyle of Roses , all made into an Oyntment , and annoint the lips , and it will cure them presently .

LUNGS .
A Preservation for the Lungs

Take a pint of Wormwood Water , and Liverwort almost a handful , and of Longwort a handful , Sugar one ounce ; boile them all together till one part of four be sodden away , and let the patient drink thereof three spoonefulls in the morning fasting , and last at night , alwaies warmed . Probatum .

LEGGS .
For a sore Legge , or old vlcer .

Take Littarge of gold two pound , of Galbanum one ounce , Verdigrease foure ounces , Bdelium one ounce , Mastick one ounce and half , Opoponax and Aristologia of each one ounce , old Oyl Olive one pound and half . You must drie the gummes that they may be powdred , and frie them with your Oyle , then straine it and put thereto your Littarge , Verdigrease and Aristologia , one after another alwayes stirring it , lest the Littarge sink to the bottome , and so let it simber over the fire easily , then put to it three peniworth of turpentine , and of wax three ounces , and so make it up for your use in a Plaister .

It hath cured the Lord Wharton and divers others with two or three dressings when no Chirurgian could find a Cure for them .

For a sore Leg.

Take stone lime , and slake it , and put it in running water , and put thereto of Quicksilver , white lead , and Bores grease of each one penny worth , mingle all together , and so annoint it .

To kill the Itch of the same , and to skin it .

Take a gallon of good Ale , and boil it to a pint , and then a linnen cloth , and wet it therein , and wash the sore withal .

Another .

Take of Ale , Allom , of each one half penny worth , and boil it together , and melt a quantity of fresh Butter therein , and annoint it therewith .

A Plaister for festered Legs , being long sore .

Take March , and Wild Tansie , Plantane Morrel , Honey , and the white of an egg , and the milk of a Cow of one colour , and Barley flower , bray the Herbs in a Morter , and mingle all together , and lay it on the sore .

A Plaister for sore Eyes , broken or not .

Take a pint of Sallet Oyl , one pound of unwrought Wax , half a pound of white Lead , boile all these together in a brasse pan with a soft fire till it be as thick as pitch , stirring it with a stick , then dip in it a piece of Lockrum , and make thereof a Plaister .

MEGRIM .
For the Megrim .

TAke a handful of Wormwood , and a handful of Betony , and a handful of Archangel , seeth them all together in a quart of good Ale , and a pint of White Wine Vinegar , the space of half an hour , and lay it to your forehead as hot as you may suffer it , and the longer you keep it thereto it is the better .

Another .

Take halfe a handful of the leaves of Rosemary , and seeth them in Vinegar till they be soure , then lay them upon a linnen cloth , and cast thereon a little Rosewater , and lay it to your sorehead ; as hot as you may suffer it .

A Plaister for the Megrim .

Take the Oyl of an egge , and some Cummin seed , and Frankinsence and wheaten flower , and two Nutmegs beaten all small and mingled with the Oyl of the egg , and make a Plaister thereof as big as a groat , and lay it to the temples of the head .

MOTHER .
For the Mother and green Sickness .

Take great Garden wormes , and slit them , and wash them clean , and then lay them in White Wine half an hour , then take them out , and lay them in an Oven to dry , and when they are throughly dryed , beat them into fine powder , and drink it in White Wine in the morning fasting , and fast two hours after it .

MOUTH .
For a sore Mouth .

Take the waters of the tops and leaves of red Brambles , Rosemary , Sage and Woodbind leaves , all severally distilled , of each a like quantity , and put them all together into a great glass , th●n put as much Allom small beaten into the same as will make it sharp , and so keep it to use as occasion serveth either for a Canker in the mouth , ranknesse of the Gums , or any other sorenesse .

Another .

Take Treakle , English Honey and burnt Allome , of each alke , then take tops of Rosemary , red Sage , Honey suckle leaves , Bramble leaves and Fennel of each a handful , stamp and strain the Herbs , and take the juice and boil with the other things til it be somewhat thick , then rub your mouth therewith .

For a sore Mouth or Throat .

Take Rue and red Sage , of each one handful , Groundsel and Sorrel , of each a little , cut them small , and then stamp them , then take as much Allome as a Walnut , and as much Copperas as a small Nut , and burn them to powder in a frying pan , then take a like quantity of each of them unburnt , and beat them small , then take a pint of running water , and put them all in it , and boil it halfe away , then take it from the fire , and strain it , then put to it three spoonful of English Honey , and so keep it in a glasse , and warm a little of it every time you use it , dipping a cloth in it upon a little stick ; and so wash the mouth twice a day , or more as you see occasion .

NOSE .
For stinking Nostrils .

TAke the juice of lake Mints , and the juice of Rue , each a like quantity , and put it into the Nostrels when you go to bed , and it will help .

NAVEL .
For the Navel coming out .

Take beaten Mastick , and mix it with the white of an egg to a paste , and spread some of it upon a cloth , then thrust downe the Navel , and apply it thereto , and when it is dry , renew it again .

NIPPLE .
For a chopt Nipple .

Take a white Lilly leaf out of his Oyl , and apply it , it s very good .

OYLES .
To make Oyle of Mallowes for Imposthumes , and Ripenings , and to mitigate Aches .

TAke of Garden Mallowes two handfuls , stamp them small , and put to them a quart of Oyle Olive , and let it stand nine dayes , then boil them till it wax green , then strain it , and keep it in a box for your use .

This keepeth open , draweth and assw ageth the paines of Imposthumes , and mollifieth , it being laid hot with moist wool , then take a fine linnen cloth , and dip it in the Oyntment , and lay it warme to the sore , and bind it fast .

Also Mallowes made in a Plaister ripeneth greatly , and mitigath the pain of Imposthumes , and especially in ripening of womens breasts .

To make Oyle of Poplar buds .

Take of Poplar buds half a pound clean picked , and stamp them small , and weigh them , and look what they weigh put the like weight of pure Hogs grease , and half the weight more , then stamp them together in a stone Mortar to one substance , and then put it in an earthen pot , and cover it close that no air come to it , and let it stand so six dayes till it be hoary , then take it forth , and put it in a clean pan , and let it boil on a soft fire , alwayes stirring it till the Herbs be parcht , then strain it , and keep it for your use . It will allay all the heat about a mans body , and procure sleep .

In like manner make Oyl of Marsh Mallowes .

To make Saint Johns Oyle .

Take the flowers of Saint Johns wort , and pick away the green husks very clean , and take a quart o● the purest Sallet Oyl , and put it in an earthen pipkin , and put in it as many of the flowers as will make it thick , then set it on hot embers and there let it boil very softly , and when you think the strength is boiled out , strain out the flowers very hard , and if they be boiled enough they wil be as harsh as herbs f●ied in a frying pan with butter , and when you have strained out all very clean , put in as many fresh flowers as you did before , and let them boil in the like manner , and so shift it till your Oyl look as red as a Ruby , then strain out all the flowers , and put it in a glasse , and keep it close stopped ,

This Oyl is very good for any greene Wound or any bruise in any part of a mans body ; you must take heed you do not over boil it , and it is good for any ache .

A very good Oyle or Balsom for any green Wound .

Take a quart of White Wine , four pound of Oyle Olive , two pound of Turpentine , the leavs and flowers , or seeds of Saint Johns wort two great handfuls , and bruise them , and put them with the other things into a great double glasse , and set it in the Sun eight or ten dayes , then boil the same glasse in a kettle of water with some straw in the bottom , which done , strain the liquor from the Herbs , then put into the liquor the like quantity of Herbs , flowers and seeds , as you did before , but no more Wine not Oyl , use it as you did before , and then you have a great Secret .

To make Oyl of Hypericon .

Take of the best Oyle Olive three pound , of the best Turpentine three pound , white Frankinsence half a pound , Wheat sweet and clean picked , Hiperico and Saint Johns wort , of each halfe a pound , Valerian four ounces , Carduus Benedictus four ounces , of White Wine or Sack a quart , take the Herbs and cut them small , then put them into a tinned pot that hath as narrow a mouth as may be , then powre in the Wine , and let them stand in sleep six hours , then powre in your Oyl , and stop up your pot very close that no aire can get forth , set the same on a soft fire of coales without smoak or flame , let it boil very softly , stirring it now and then with a wooden slice , and having stirred it , stop it up again , and so let it boil till the Wine be consumed , which you shall know in this manner , by dropping the Oyl into the hot coales , the which Wine being not consumed , will hisse in dropping on the coals , and being consumed it will not hisse but burn very clear . And so the Wine being consumed , take it from the fire , and straine the liquor through a thick canvass cloth : then make clean your pot , and put the liquor ( that ran through the canvass ) therein , and set it on the fire again , then put in your Turpentine and Frankinsence , the Frankinsence must be beaten and searsed , and let them boil very softly , stirring it with your slice the space of a quarter of an hour , then take it from the fire , and strain it through another strainer . This Oyle must be put into a Glasse bottle , and the mouth stopt very close .

How to cure with this Oyl .

First you must wet a fine linnen cloth in White Wine , and wash the wound with the Wine being warme , and the bloud and corruption being cleansed , fill the wound with the Oyl , as warm as the Patient can suffer it , then lay a linnen cloth wet in the Oyle upon the Wound , and upon that another cloth wet in the White Wine , and so dresse it morning and evening . If the Wound be deep , take a Sirenge , and spurt in the Wine to cleanse it . And thus may you cure deep Wounds without any Tent. The Wound being come to a Plaister , to skin it , take of the said Oyl one ounce , of Turpentine one ounce , of Virgins Wax one ounce , boil them together till the Turpentine and Wax be melted , and thereof make a Plaister to skin the Wound and keep it in a pot very close stopped for your future use .

To make Oyle of Adderstongue .

Take a quantity of Adderstongue , chop it smal , and in the chopping of it , sprinkle on it some White Wine , then put the Adderstongue into a quantity of Sallet Oyle , according to the quantity of your Adderstongue , and boile it very well , then strain out the Herbs , and put in fresh Herbs so prepared as aforesaid , and boil it again . Thus do three several times , and keep it for your use .

OYNTMEMTS .
An Oyntment for a Bruise .

Take a gallon of sweet Butter unsalted , well washed in the month of May , and a handful of Broom flowers , and bruise them in a Mortar , set the Butter and them over the fire , and boil them well , and strain them into a Gally pot . This is good for a woman in her Child-bed , and it is good for a sore Brest , before it be broken .

A very good Oyntment .

Take Rosasolis , Sallet Oyl and Neats Foot Oyl , and boil them all together over the fire .

To make the green Oyntment .

Take one pound of Sheeps suet , and melt it , and skim it , and put thereto one ounce of Verdigrease , and half an ounce of Sal gemmi in fine powder , and stir it well together , then take it from the fire , and put it into a clean box , and keep it , for it may be kept many years . It is good for Cankers , and to heal old Wounds , and to fret away dead flesh , and it will keep a Wound from festering . It is good for Morphew and for Scabs , and there is no Oyntment that worketh so strongly as this doth . Probatum .

To make another green Oyntment .

Take of Sage , Rue , of each a pound ; of Wormewood , Bay leaves , of each half a pound , of Mellilot Herbs , and flowers , of Camomile flowers , of Spike , Rosemary , red Rose leaves , Saint Johns wort and Dill , of each one good handful , of Marsh Mallowes two handfuls , chop these Herbs and Flowers as small as may be , and stamp them and weigh them , and put thereto the weight of pure sheeps suet , chop it small , and mince your Herbs and it together , and stamp it in a stone Mortar to one substance , that there be no suet seen , but all green , put it in some fair pot or pan , and put thereto a pottle and a pint of Oyl Olive , and work all these together in the pan with your hand to one substance , and cover it close with some clay or paste about the edges that no air come in nor out , and let it stand so seven daies , then undo it and take it forth , and put it a clean pan ; and set it on a soft fire , alwayes stirring it till the Herbs begin to wax parched , and then strain it into some ●air pan , and then put into it these Oyls following ; Oyle of Roses , Oyl of Camomile ; Oyl of White Lillies , Oyl of Spike , and Oyl of Violets , of each one ounce , stir them all together , and resurve them to your use .

The Infirmities that this Oyntment is good for , are these ; for Stiches , Bruises , Aches , Palsies , shrinking of Sinewes , Gouts , and Sciaticaes , the Ache of the Back , Lamenesse , Plurisies , the Cough , the soles of the feet being annointed ; for extreme pain in the head , make a cap for the crown of the Head of linnen cloth , and lay in it the wool of a quick Sheep , plucked from the flanks and cods , pick out all the moates , and make it cleane and card it , then straine it with this Oyntment , and baste it , and lay it some what warm to your Head . It is good for the Cholick , and for the Spleen , and for the cold Dropsie of the Liver . If you will have it to be more pleasant of sent , and more nourishing , add thereunto of the Gums of Labdanum one ounce and a half bruised fine to powder , of the Gum called Storax Cremitie three quarters of an ounce beaten well to fine powder , mingle the other stuffe and this together , and strain it , and keep it to your use .

An Oyntment for the heat of the Raines , or elsewhere in the Body .

Take Oyl of Roses six ounces , of clear white Wax , two ounces scraped as fine as may be , dissolve these together on the fire , and skim them as clean as may be , then have a dish ful of Rose water , and three spoonfuls of Rose Vineger mixt together , strain your other stuff into it , and labour it a long time in the liquor , and last of all have ready Camphire a dram in fine powder , and work it till it be cold . This is a good Oyntment for the back , head or eyes .

An Oyntment for a Bruise or Ach.

Take of Dill , Vervaine , Mugwort , Henbane , the tops of Camomile , Lavender , of every one a like quantity , then take May butter , and shred the Herbs small , and put them in the May Butter and stamp it well in the Butter , then let it stand a fortnight , and then fry it well , but take heed you burne it not , and then strain it , and keep it to your use .

A very good Oyntment for all Aches and shrinking of Sinewes , for blasting of the Face , and for greene Wounds .

Take of Mellilot , white Dothet , Adderstongue , Valerian , of each three handfuls , May butter well clarified in the Sun four pound , your Herbs must be shred small , and then stamped very wel by themselves , and after stamped againe with your clarified butter , and so let it stand six or seven dayes , then boil it over a temperate fire until the Butter be green , stirring it alwayes till it be taken from the fire , then strain it , and keep it to your use .

The white Dothet doth grow in moorish grounds where Rosasolis growes , and groweth very neer the ground like a Plantane , but a more yellowish greene leaf , it beareth a blue flower on a tall stem and smal ; no Herbal maketh mention of this Dothet .

An Oyntment for any Swelling or Sore . It is good for many things .

Take three good handfuls of Rosemary , and as much of Hisop stripped , Rosen as much as a Walnut , and one pound of fresh May butter , boil them all together until it be green , then strain it into pots .

A very good Oyntment for any Ache.

Take two pound of fresh new butter , and clarifie it till it be clear , then take a handful of the youngest Bay leaves , of Camomile , red Sage and Herb grace , of each two handfuls , chop the Herbs , then boil them in the clarified butter a pretty while till it be green , then straine it , and keep it for your use , and when you use it , let the place pained be well chafed therewith against the fire . You must also put in it with the rest a handful of Smallage .

An Oyntment for a Wrench or Strain .

Take the white of an egg and a spoonful of Honey , and beat it to an Oyle , then boil Bove wort with Sallet Oyl or Butter to an Oyl , and mingle it together .

An excellent green Oyntment for a strain or Bruise .

Take a handful of Camomile , of Bay leaves four handfuls , of Smallage foure handfuls and a half , of red Sage four handfuls , of Herb grace three handfuls , chop the Herbs and stamp them , then take five pound of fresh Ewes Butter , and boil it , and when it riseth , take it from the fire , and let it stand , then take off the skum cleane , and then put in the Herbs together , keeping it stirring , and when it is well boiled take it off , and let it stand till it be cold , then strain it into an earthen pot well glaz'd , and keep it to your use , it will continue a year or two .

An Oyntment for Legs that itch with heat , or to cool or heal any Sore running of a hot humour .

Take a handful of Houseleek , stamp it very small , and migle it with thick Cream , and annoint the sore therewith .

A Soveraign Oyntment to strengthen Sinewes , and good for Lameness .

Take half a pound of Swines grease , half a pint of Sack , Camomile and Betony , of each a handful , as much Sage , half a handful or Bay leaves , halfe an ounce of Cloves , chop the Herbs small , and beat the Spice small , and let it boil all night on the Embers , then strain it out , and use it .

An Oyntment for all Aches , Lamenesse of Sinewes , Stitches , Bruises , Plurisies , or Gout .

Take Sage and Rue cleane picked of each a pound , of Bay leaves and Wormwood of each half a pound , of Rosemary three handfuls , Camomile flowers one good handful , Dill and Spike of each a handful , of sheeps Suet , the skin picked off , three pound , of sweet Sallet Oyl three pints and a half , the Herbs must be chopt smal , and the Suet minced as fine as may be , then beat the Herbs and Suet together into one substance , put it into an earthen pan , and put thereto your Sallet Oyl , and work it with your hands until it be well mingled together , then cover it with a dish , and close it with paste , and and so let it stand six or seven dayes , then take it forth , and put it into a broad pan , and put thereto one ounce of Mace smal beaten , then boil it with a soft fire , and stir it well till the leaves be parched , put into it three ounces of Oyl of Licoras , two ounces of Oyl of Spike , then strain it , and put it into a glasse for your use .

An Oyntment for any Ache or Bruise .

Take the leg bones of a male Deer , and break them , so as the marrow may bee taken out , and put it in a Posnet , then put to it a pretty quantity of Daisie roots , and the l●ke of Elder buds or leaves , as much Camomile and a little Balm , all clean picked , then put in the marrow , and let them boil a pretty while , then strain it , and keep it for your use .

An Oyntment for a Strain .

Take a pound of Rosemary leaves and flowers , one pound of running Mallows leaves and flowers , and a good handful of Camomil● , but wash them not , gather them when the dew is off the ground , chop them very small , and stamp them with a wooden pestle , put to them a quart of May Butter well clarifi●d in the Sun , stamp them all together til they be all wel mingled , then put them in an earthen pot and stop it close , and let it stand nine dayes , and then feeth it on the fire , and stir it wel for burning , and when it is greene , strain it through a Canvasse cloth , and keep it for your use .

A greene Oyntment to be made in May , an approved good one for divers things .

Take young Bay leaves and Wormwood , of each halfe a pound , red Sage and Rue , of each a pound , all must be gathered in the heat of the day , pick them clean , but wash them not , beat them very small in a great Mortar like greene sawce , then take three pound of new Sheeps suet , clean picked and shred smal , beat all these together til they be wel incorporated , then put to them a pottle of the best Oyl Olive , work it wel with your hands til it become all of one substance and colour , put it into a new earthen pan , and let it stand there close covered in some cool place eight dayes , then boil it on small coals almost a whole day stirring it wel , and after it hath boiled four hours or more , put to it four ounces of the best Oyl of Spike ; and to know when it is throughly boiled , take a drop thereof in a sawcer , and if it be a fair green colour , take it off , and strain it through a new piece of course canvass , and put it up in Gally pots , it wil last seven years .

It cureth all Straines , Swellings , Aches , Kibes , Cramps , Scaldings , Burnings of all sorts , all outward pains or griefs , easeth the Sciatica and Gout , with all kinds of swellings in the face or throat .

An Oyntment for an Ache.

Take Camomile , Bayes , Mary gold , Dill and Mallow leaves of each a like , chop them , and boil them in fresh butter or Sallet Oyle , and so strain it forth , and when you use it , warm it , and so annoint the place .

To make Flos Unguentorum , the flower of all other Oyntments .

Take of Rosen and Perosen , Virgin Wax and Frankinsence , of each a quarter of a pound , of Mastick one ounce , Harts Tallow or Deers Suet one ounce , of Camphire two drams , Olibanum four ounces , the Rosen , Perosen , Frankinsence , Mastick and Olibanum must be beat apart in a Mortar into very fine powder , and searsed , then melt your Wax and Deers Suet , being first cut in small pieces together , stirring them very well with a clean stick for fear of burning to , then put in your powder of Rosen when they be throughly melted , shaking it in by little and little , and likewise your powder of Perosen , Frankinsence and Mastick , one after another , stirring it continually together till all the Powder be melted , in no wise suffering it to boil , but so soon as you perceive it to be throughly melted , take it off and strain it through a strong course cloth into a pottle of White Wine boiled seething hot , so long as any thing may bee gotten through the cloth , and so stir it till it be no warmer then bloud warm , then put thereunto a quarter of a pound of Turpentine and your Camphire , stil stirring it , and when it is cold , make it up into rolls of a reasonable size , and put it up in parchment to keep , and so you may keep it a long time , if you keep it dry ; if you find any knots in it in the rolling of it up , by reason of the negligent stirring of it , take them out . And for a Fistula , put therein four ounces of Mirrhe . In the Mortar before you do grind the Camphire , you must grind three or four Almonds , and take them out with a feather , and stamp your Camphire therein , and grind it very small , and take it out with a feather , &c.

The Effects of this Oyntment .

It is good for old and new Wounds , for amongst all others it is most cleansing and wil ingender good flesh , and it healeth more in a night , then any other in a month , and suffereth no corruption in a wound , nor any ill flesh to be ingendred . It is good for a Festure and Canker . It draweth all manner of ache out of the Liver , Spleen and Reins of the back . It breaks Imposthumes , it is good for the Head ach & for the singing in the brain , and for all manner of Imposthumes in the head or body , for blowing in the ears , or for sinews that be strained or shrunk . It draweth out any thorne or broken bone , or any evil thing that is in a wound ; it is good for the stinging or biting of any venemous beast ; it rotteth all manner of Botches , and healeth the same without fear ; it is good for the _____ of the Members , the Flux , the Menstrous , if it be laid to a womans Navil ; it helpeth the Emrods , and is very good to make a Cerecloth for the Gout , all Aches and Pestilent Botches . If you lay this Plaister to a little Sore or Wound , one Plaister wil serve twice , if it be clean wiped ; also if you lay it to any place where the skin is not broken , you may let it lye thereunto til by the moisture that it draweth from the sore place it falleth off ; and so from time to time you must do it til you find release of pain , and being driven thin upon a cloth you must lay it that it may cover all the sore .

PALSIE .
For the Palsie .

TAke half a pound of sweet butter , a pint of new Cow-dung , and boil them both together till it come to a Salve , then lay half of it upon a woollen cloth , and lay it to the nape of the neck , and when it is cold apply the other half warm .

Another .

Take White Wine and Sider , and take a good deal of red Sage , and boil them well to the one half , and wash the Patient where he shaketh , and if his Head shaketh , wash the neck as hot as may be suffered , and keep his neck warm and his joints at all times .

Against the Palsie .

Take a handful of Sage , of Southern , wood , Spike of Lavender , of each alike . boile these in a gallon of running water , and strain it into a stone pot when it is boiled away to a pint and half , then every morning take three or four spoonfuls thereof luke warm , and gargarise therewith , and put it forth again . Also take some of the same water warm , and chafe the place with a spunge .

Of the Palsie .

This shaking is a continual strife of natural powers , which are raised without ceasing . It hapneth ; first by looking from a great height , by sudden fear or sudden joy , or much cold or great heat , or much bleeding ; for remedy , use three leaved grasse , Cummin and Steches by Glister or otherwise ; of Oyls , use Oyl of wild Cow●umbers , Oyl of Dil , of Clivers Artico , which Herb is very good against the shaking Palsie .

PLAGUE or PESTILENCE .
For the Pestilence .

Take half a handful of Rue , as much of Fetherfew , and one handful of Marigolds , a handful of Burnet , a handful of Sorrel , a quantity of Dragons , either the root or the crop , as the time of the year requireth ; and then take a pottle of running water , and let them boil over the fi●e till half the water be consumed , then take it from the fire and let it cool , and when it is almost cold , straine it through a fair linnen cloth , and then let the sick body drink thereof , and if it be too bitter , put thereto a quantity of loaf Sugar , or else powder of Licoras .

This hath been proved of a certain by great men , and hath holpen almost an hundred Persons in divers places ; and where there were three persons in one house sick , two of them drunk thereof , and the third would not , and he dyed , and the two that took it lived , and this was proved of a certain . This Medicine must be given betimes before the Purples do appear , and it will cease by the grace of God .

A Medicine against the Plague .

Take a handful of Sage vertue , a handful of Hens grease , a handful of Elder leaves , a handful of red Bramble leaves , and stamp them all together , and strain them with a fine cloth into a quart of White Wine , and then take a quantity of Ginger , and mingle them all together , and drink thereof a spoonful every day fasting for ten dayes together , and for the first spoonful you shall be safe for four and twenty hours , and after the ninth spoonful you shall be safe for all the yeare after . And if it shall happen that any be strucken with the Plague before this Medicine be taken , then take water of Scabious and water of Betony , and a quantity of fine Treakle , and put them together , and drink it , and it will put out all the Venom , and if the Sore do appear , then take leaves of Elder , and make a Plaister thereof with Mustard seed stamped together , and lay it to the Sore , and it will draw out all the Venome , and ( by Gods grace ) recover the party .

A precious Water good against all Poisons and Pestilences .

Take Turmentile , Scabious , Dittony , Pimpernel of each a like quantity , distil them all together , and drink of it .

An approved Medicine for the Plague .

It taketh one like the Ague , with cold : as soon as it taketh them and complain of it , take five , seven or nine leaves of Garden Spurge , nine is the most , stamp them small in a dish , and put to it warm milk or Posset Ale , and let the sick body drink it , and presently go to bed and sweat ; then take a great Onion and take out the core , and put into it Mithridatum , then lay on the top again , and rost it very soft , then beat it very small in a dish , and put to it three spoonfuls of White Wine Vinegar , and as much Sugar as will make it pleasant to take , and as soon as the stomack is purged , give him of the Onion as much as you can , for that will draw out ●he Sore in four and twenty hours ( by Gods grace ) and keep the Patient very hot and warm , and give him hot Broths and Drinks , and keep him in a sweat four and twenty hours , and after keep him very hot , and when the Sore is come out , roast an Onion with Treakle and Viegar , and lay it to the Sore to draw it out , and have a Chirurgion to launce it .

For the rest of your houshold , give them every day Mithridatum and Treakle , and take Centory and Madder , and boil it in Beer , and let them drink now and then thereof .

An excellent Drink against the Plague , Small Pox or Meazels , and for the cure and prevention thereof .

Take a pint of Dragon water , three pints of the best Malmesey or Muskadine , boil therein of Rue and Sage , of each a handful , and let it boil till one pint be boiled away , then strain it , and afterwards set it on the fire again , and put thereto long Pepper , Ginger and Nutmegs beaten to powder , of each one ounce , boil all these a little more , and then take it from the fire , and put therein of the best Mithridate one ounce , of London Treakle two ounces , and a quarter of a pint of the best Angelica Water , and use it as followeth . If you think your self to be infected , take one spoonful of this at a time morning and evening luke-warm , but if not infected , take it but once or twice a week at the most , half a spoonful at a time , in any Plague time ; and when they that are infected take this , let them lye down and sweat two or three houres in the bed ; and when they be well dryed , and warm kept , let them drink none but warme Drinks or Caudles , and so by Gods assistance they shall be well . This Drink will keep good half a year if it be close kept .

A good Drink against the Plague .

Take of White Wine one quart , and put therein the juice of these Herbs following , of Elder leaves , Rue leaves , Wormewood and Scabious , and put in a spoonful of good Treakle , and the powder of a good Race of Ginger , stir all together , and drink three spoonfuls of this every morning for the space of nine dayes together : This preserves you from the Plague , and if you be infected , it wil expel it ; and if it come to a Botch , stamp the leaves of red Brambles with Mustard and Honey , and make a Plaister , and lay it to the Sore . Probatum .

An excellent thing to defend the Plague .

Take twenty leaves of Rue , two Walnuts , and two figs , and a graine of Salt in the morning fasting with a little Wine .

A good Preservation against the Plague .

Take of the best Hung●ria or Roman Vitriol , with a little Amber , and dissolve it in Vineger of the best , then take a litle Rosewater , and mingle therewith , and every morning take half a spoonful thereof , and cast it on a brick made hot in the fire , and let the chamber where any abide be perfumed every day , and t will take away all corruption and poison out of the Chamber , so that the Spiders will nor endure ; of all outward Medicines , there is none better then this , by the advice of Doctor Matthias a Germane , and Doctor Butler of Cambridg .

A Water for the Plague .

Take Turmentile , Scabious , Betony , of each a like quantity , distil them together , and they will make the best water for a Surfet or any manner of poisono●s Disease , if you drink it in the morning fasting .

A Water to be made in May , good against the Plague or Surset .

Take Cellendine , Rosemary , Rue , Pellitory of Spain , Scabious , Angelica , Pimpernel , Wormwood , Mugwort , Betony , Egrimony , Balme , Dragon , and Turmentile , of each half a pound , shred them somewhat smal , and put them into a narrow mouthed pot , and put to them five quarts of White Wine , stop it close , and let it stand three daies and nights , stirring it morning and evening , then take the Herbs from the Wine , and distil them in an ordinary Still , and when you have distilled the Herbs , distil the Wine also , wherein is vertue for a weak stomack . Take of either of these three or four spoonfuls in the morning or any other time , as occasion serveth , walking after it till you shall feel your selfe inclining to sweat , then go to bed , or betake your self otherwise to rest .

An approved Medicine for the Plague .

Take a root or smal handful of Saxifrage or Meadow Parsley , one good spoonful of Sassafrass wood smal beaten , one half root of Tormentile or Setwal , Elder berries one good spoonful , or a handful of the leaves of Rue , red Sage , and red young Bramble leaves , of each a handful , two spoonfuls of old black Ivy berries , Harts horne scraped very small as much , eight Figs dryed , eight Races of white Ginger , and two Oranges , stamp them all together in a Mortar , steep them all at least twelve hours in a quart of White Wine , and half a pint of White Wine Vinegar , then strain them through a fine cloth , and drink every morning a spoonful fasting , and take nothing in two hours after , and as much at night ; if you be to go abroad into any infectious place , carry in your mouth one half root of Tormentil , taking the wind as much as you can of all infectious persons and places . This is to be done before you be infected , and when you are infected , you must keep your self warm and out of the ayre for twelve dayes , drinking this as before ; and if there be any great danger , you may drink a spoonful every three or six hours , and it will with Gods blessing bring the Infection out in Sores , which being done , the worst is past ; only take heed of cold to drive in the Sores again , and use warm Poultices which may draw them to a head , ripen , and so break them .

A Preservative against the Plague .

Take of Sage , Rue , Elder leaves and red Bramble leaves , of each a handful , stamp them all together , and strain them through a cloth with a quart of White Wine , then take a quantity of Ginger , and mingle it together , and drink thereof morning and evening a spoonful nine dayes together .

For the Party Infected .

If you be infected before you have drunk the aforesaid Medicine , then take a spoonful of Scabious Water , as much of Betony , and a quantity of fine Treakle , put it together , and drink it , and it will expel the Venom .

To break the Botch .

Take Bramble leaves , Elder leaves and Mustard seed , and stamp them all together , then make a Plaister thereof , and lay it to the Sore .

A Medicine for the Plague .

Take three slips of Herb grace , and siz spoonfuls of Vinegar , and beat them together , then strain them , and put thereto one ounce of Treakle , and one ounce of Sugar , and stir them together , and set it on the fire and make a Sirrup thereof , then take a Sage leafe , and every morning take as much as a bean upon the same leaf , and eat it .

A Drink against the Plague .

Take one ounce of Sorrel Water , as much Dragon water , and a dram of Treakle , and put thereto a dram and a halfe of Powder Imperial , and give it to the Patient in Ale within four and twenty hours after he is infected .

Another .

Take a handful of Savory , and boil it in a quart of Wine Vinegar with a spoonful of graines beaten being put therein , and drink it every morning with Sugar fasting .

Another .

Take in the morning fasting one dry Figge , one Walnut , and four or five leaves of Rue chopt all together , and eat it , and after drink a cup of Wine .

PILES .
A good Medicine for the Piles or Emrods .

Take a very old and hard white Dogs turd , which will be on the top of Mole-hills , and seeth it in Sallet Oyl very thick and so put up the Piles therewith , and it will help very quickly .

A Plaister to mitigate the pains of the Piles and Emrods .

Take the pap of an Apple , and put thereunto the yolk of a new laid egge , work them well together , then put in nine cleaves of Saffron small ground , of Linseed twenty cornes finely ground , these boil all together on the Embers alwayes stirring it , of this make a Plaister and lay it to your grief .

A Medicine for the Piles .

Take a good handful of Mullet leaves , and a good handful of Elder leaves , and stamp them very smal in a Mortar , and boil them in fresh butter very well , so that it may be very strong of the leaves , then strain it , and keep it for your use .

For the Piles .

Take a fair great Pippin or other Apple , and cut off the top , and take out the core , then fill the same with Capons grease and the powder of Saffron , and roast the apple in the Embers till it be soft , then stamp it , and make thereof a Salve , and spread the same upon a piece of leather , and lay it on the Sore being well warmed .

Another .

Take a pint of Sallet Oyl , Rosemary tops , Sowthernwood , Hisop , Lavender , Camomile and Costmary , of each almost a handful , and a good handful of red Rose buds , stamp all these herbs in a stone Mortar , then put them into the Oyl , and let it stand nine dayes , then boil it half an hour , and when it is almost boiled , put into it a quarter of a pint of Aquavitae , and so keep it to your use .

Another .

When they come forth and swel much , bathe them ( with the water that Mallowes Fenicrick and Onions have boiled in ) very warm , and after the bathing , apply unto it this Plaister following , Take the finest and inner part of a roasted Onion , beat it in a wooden dish with May Butter , and a little powder of Saffron , and annoint the Sore .

To heal the Piles and Emrods .

Take the leaves of green Elder , and boil them in a pint of water , and four spoonfuls of White Wine , then take a piece of cloth three fingers broad , and take the leaves so boiled as hot as you can suffer them , and so apply it a good while , then rub it with a little May butter . Probatum .

For the Piles or Emrods . Mrs. Wing .

Take Oystershels , as thick as you can get them , and the newest , and burn them in the fire till they be red hot , then take the inner white of those shels , and beat them in a Mortar very smal , then sift them through a piece of Lawne , then take some Linseed Oyl in a sawcer , and warm it , and annoint the Piles first with that Oyle , then strew the powder thick upon the Piles , then take a cleane rag and dip it in the Oyl , and lay it upon the Piles , and dresse it so twice every day , this is a sure and an approved Medicine , and faileth not to help . Probatum .

PLAISTER .
To make the Black Plaister .

Take a pint of Oyl Olive , and halfe a pound of red Lead , and boil them together , and stir them with a slice of wood continually until it be black , then take it from the fire , and put in a pennyworth of red _____ , and a quarter of a pound of Rosen , and set it on the fire againe , the fire may not blaze , and stir it , then powre a little of it on the side of a dish , and if it stick to the dish it is enough , then let it stand until it be cold , and then make it up in rolls for your use . It is good for any ache , new wound that bleedeth , or an old Sore , and to stanch blood .

An excellent Plaister .

Take Harts suet four ounces , Rosen and Perosen , of each half a pound , white Wax and Frankinsence , of each foure ounces , first melt the Suet and Wax together , and then powder the Gums , and put thereunto , and when they have relented together , strain them through a canvass cloth into another vessel , and put thereunto a pottle of White Wine , and set it on the fire again , and boile them to the consuming of the Wine clean away , stirring it with a staff , then take it from the fire , and when it is almost cold , put to it four ounces of Turpentine well washed in White Wine , two drams of Camphire well powdered , then make up your Rolls , and lap them in Parchment . This Plaister is good for Wounds both new and old for Bruises and for Aches ; and it doth mundifie Ulcers and old Sores without pain , and comforteth the members that it lyeth on . It is good both for Fistulaes and Cankers that are ulcerate .

A drying Plaister .

Take Oyl of Roses eight ounces , white and red Lead , of each three ounces , Cerus six drams , Littarge of Gold , Sanguis Draconis and Bole Armoniack , of each one ounce . Camphire one dram , make all these into fine powder , and mix it with the Oyle , and set it on a soft fire alwayes stirring it , and let it boil til it be Plaister like . This Plaister is good to dry all Sores in the legs .

An excellent Plaister for any Sore old or new .

Take the yolk of an egg , as much ordinary Turpentine , and as much Herb grace chopt and stamped , mingle all these well together , and spread them on a cloth and lay them to the Sore .

A Plaister for all manner of Swellings in any place .

Take Parsley , Herb Christopher , and crumbs of sowre bread , beat them small together , and boil them in White Wine , and make thereof a Plaister , and lay it to warm .

To make Parracelsus Plaister .

Take Gum , Galbanum and Opoponax , of each one ounce , Amoniacum and Bdelium , of each two ounces , beat them smal , and put them in an earthen Pipkin glazed , and powre on them as much White Wine Vinegar as will serve to steep the Gums in , so let them stand one day and one night , the next morning boil them in the same Vinegar on a gentle fire of coals , and when they be throughly melted , pour them out hot into a bag , and wring them well , and cast away that which remaines in the bag , then take the liquor so strained , and let it boil in a pot till the Vinegar be consumed clean away , and in boiling you must stir it continually lest the Gums burn to the bottom . Then take Oyl Olive one quart , new Wax halfe a pound , put them into an earthen pot glazed , such a one as is of sufficient bigness , and set it over a fire of Cozls , and let it melt softly , then put into it one pound of Littargy finely beaten into powder , stirring them continually with a wooden slice , and when they be all well mixed together , and of the colour of tawny , then take it from the fire , then take of the aforesaid Gums that were first boiled , the quantity of a nut , and put thereto , and so by little and little put in all the Gums , and being well mixed together , then set it over the fire again , take heed withal , lest the matter be over heated and run into the fire , for it is very hot of it self ; then put into it these things following , Take of the two kinds of Astrology rotunda . Calaminaris , Mirrh and Frankinsence , of each of them one ounce , beat them into powder , then put them into the said matter , and powre upon the same one ounce of Oyle of Bayes , and last of all put into it four ounces of the best Turpentine , then boil all together , and stir it continually ; and when you would know whether it be sodden enough or no , put a little thereof into cold water , if it be not soft that it will not cleave unto your fingers it is enough ; but if it cleave it is not enough , but let it boil until it is enough , then take it from the fire , and pour it into a Bason of cold water , then annoint your hands with Oyl of Roses , and work it well with your hands two or three hours , and make it into Rolls and keep it .

It is good for old and new Sores , it draweth and cleanseth it wil not suffer any Sore to putrifie , but if there be dead flesh in the Sore before it be laid on , it will not take it away . It is good for sinewes cut or pricked with thornes , it will draw out of Wounds , Iron , Wood or Lead , and it is good for the biting of venemous Beasts , it is also good for Biles , Fistulaes , Cankers , Shingles , and for Saint Anthonies fire . Sir Thomas Porter hath found by often experience a speedy help for bones out of Joint , so that laying on two or three of these Plaisters , hath healed in fifteen dayes Armes out of Joint ; when you do lay up this Salve , keep it in an Oyly paper .

PLURISIE .
A good Medicine to ripen a Plurisie .

Take a fair Costard , and cut off the crowne , and pick out the core , but make no hole through , and then put in all these powders , of Bores tooth the weight of four pence , of the Powder of Rubarb grated fine as may be , the weight of three pence , of Cinamon the weight of a penny , of the powder of white Sugar candied the weight of two pence , put all these into the Apple , and cover him again , and lay him on a tile on the Embers , and roast him till he be soft as may be , then cut it in sunder , and give the sick party in the morning half of it to eat , and fast two hours after it , then eat some good broth , and take the other part of the Apple the next day , so that both the dayes are good to take a Medicine on .

An approved Medicine for the Plurisie .

Take a quantity of Horse dung which is kept in the Stable , strain it with Ale , then put to it a good quantity of Treakle and some Ginger , and let the Patient drink thereof morning and evening luke-warm as much as he can endure .

A Plaister for the same . Probatum .

Take a good handful of Brooklime , and shred it very smal , and boil it in fair water till it be very tender , then take a quantity of Sheeps suet and wheaten bran , and boil them together till it be thick , and so lay it to his side where the pain is , as hot as may be endured .

For the Plurisie .

Take a quart of White Wine , put to it two handfuls of Cummin , as much Oaten bran newly bolted , bruise the Cummin , and boil all to a Poultice , and put it in two bags hot , lay one to the side pained , and when it cooleth , lay to the other , and so continue changing them three or four hours .

Or take Earth-wormes and fry them in Vinegar , and spread them , and lay them to the pained side .

Another .

The Plurisie cometh of cold humours , therefore beware you take not much cold or any cold thing . Malmesey sod with Camomile is very good .

A sweet Apple roasted , and eaten with powder of Licoras and Sugar candied , is good to be eaten in the morning and at night . A sweet Apple also is best with Olibanum . Also a Plaister of Pitch is very good laid to the side .

Another .

Annoint the place where the paine is with the Oyl of Linseed .

For the Plurisie .

Take four Spanish Balls newly gathered from a Horse , stamp them and strain them with a pint of White Wine , and as much beer , & put to that a penny worth of Treakle being first melted , and give the party to drink thereof twice a day , and not to eat nor drink one hour before nor after : if you be sure it is the Plurisie , let him blood within three dayes , but if he be longer before he be let blood , be sure you let him blood on that arm on that side where the pain is . Also if when after blood letting he fall worse again , this Drink is a very good Medicine for that Sicknesse taken by overmuch labour or lying on the ground .

There must be laid also to the side that the stitch is on , for the Plurisie , this following :

Take a pint of new milk , make batter of it with wheaten flower , as thick as you do Fritters , put to it three spoonful of Honey , and a groats worth of Saffron , boil it to a Poultice , and spread half , and then grate it over with Nutmegs , and lay it warm to the side , and when it hath been on twelve hours , then lay to the other half , and make more if you see cause .

Also if you boil a piece of leaven , as big as a good Apple , in Vinegar , the quantity of four spoonfuls , and as much Rose-water , and a few Rose leaves to a Poultice , spread it , and grate it thrice over with Nutmegs , and lay to the pained side : It is also very good for the Plurisie , or for any pain in the side .

If you take two handfuls of Horse-dung , two Races of Ginger powdered , boil them in a quart of White Wine being bound in a cloth , boil it to the one half , then drink a good draught morning and evening , and after you have drunk it , cover your self warm and sweat ; this way is also very good . If the party be costive , give him gentle Purgations , as Cassia Fistula , or use Suppositories or Glisters .

For this Sicknesse Tessers are good , and the water of Mallowes , Violets , Borage or Bugloss , Sugar candied also .

Take also of the Water of Broom flowers , Scabious and Carduus Benedictus , of each three spoonfuls , put in Sugar candied , and let the party drink so much morning and evening , and annoint the side with Oyl of Broom flowers .

To know whether one have the Plurisie or no.

Hold in thy breath as long as possibly thou canst do , and then if thou canst not let thy breath pass from thee without coughing , assuredly thou either hast it , or art in danger of having it forthwith .

For the cure of the Plurisie .

Thou must be let blood forthwith , then take the quantity of a Walnut of Carduus Balsom , and eat it upon a knifes point , and take again presently the like quantity of the same Balsom , and melt it in a sawcer at the fire , and with a soft clean linnen cloth dipped in the Balsom , wash and bathe thy left side well , as hot as thou art able to suffer it , then warme the said cloth , and lay it double over the place pained , and bind it on , and ly down to rest , and by Gods blessing thou shalt find it a present Cure .

For a hot Plurisie .

When any get a pricking pain about the ribs with a Cough and an Ague , then use this Glister , Take sixteen ounces of Broth wherein a Lambs head or Calvs feet have been sodden , put therein one ounce of Sugar , the yolk of one egg , two ounces of Sallet Oyle , salt one dram and halfe , temper them well together and use it .

PRICKING .
For the pricking of a thorn , Swelling or Ancomb .

Take Birdlime and spread it on a piece of Glovers leather on the Allome side , and lay it on as far as the swelling goeth , and let it lye four and twenty hours , and then renew it again .

Another for the pricking of a thorn or needle in any joint .

Take fine boulted flower , and temper it with White Wine , and boil it together till it be thick , then lay it on the Sore as hot as may be suffered , and it will open the hole , and draw out the anguish , help the aking , and heal it : for want of White Wine take Ale or Beer . It is good to heal a Boil or Whitlow .

POULTICE .
To make a Poultice for Wounds or Swellings .

Take a good quantity of Marsh Mallowes , or of other , if you cannot get them , and boil them in clean water , then cut them small , and take White Wine dregs , and of good Ale as much more , your Mallowes being shred , put it into your dregs , and put in some Deers Suet and Sheeps Tallow melted , and crumbs of brown bread , boil all these together till it be thick , alwayes stirring it to keep it from burning , then lay it warm every dressing upon a woollen cloth , it dissolveth hardnesse and swelling . The Lady Farnchams Poultice .

Another Poultice to mollifie and dissolve .

Take the crumbs of white bread , seeth them in milk , and put to it Oyl of Camomile and a little Saffron , then take it from the fire , then put to it the yolks of two new laid egges , and so make of it a Poultice , and lay it to the sore .

An approved good Poultice to lay to an Ache or Pain .

Take a good handful of Mallowes , another of Smallage , a handful of Linseed , as much of Oatmeal grets pounded together , a pottle of well water , halfe a pint of milk , and Deeres Suet as much as an egge , or else so much of Sheeps Tallow , then boil all these together till it be thick , then lay it to the Patient where the pain is , being spread upon a linnen cloth .

A very good Poultice for Wind gotten into joints .

Take Wormwood and Dill dryed and beaten to fine powder , of each one handful , of Sheeps dung three handfuls , of Camomile flowers half a handful , of Cummin seeds two ounces , seeth them all in Lye , and let it boil together until it be very thick , then spread it upon leather , and lay it upon the place grieved warm : but first annoint it with Oyle of Rue . Mr. Smart .

A Poultice for a Bruise or Strain .

Take Claret Wine , Balme and Rose-leaves , boil them together till they be thick , then lay them to the Sore as hot as the Patient can suffer it .

A Water to wash the place before you apply the Poultice .

Take Mallowes and Smallage , of each a handful , boil them in a quart of Vineger to a pint , then wash the place pained as hot as you can suffer it .

An excellent Poultice for the Ague in a Womans brest or Legs .

Take Houseleek , Smallage and Mallowes , of each two handfuls , shred them small , then take a handful of Linseed , and bruise it finely in a Mortar , take also a handful of Oatmeal or wheaten bran , some Roses of a Rose cake , every leaf pulled from another , Sheeps Tallow one pound , shred it well , then put all these into a gallon of running water , and boil them together till they become thick , then put thereto a quart of Cowes milk , and let it boil stall till it be as thick as a Plaister , ●tirring it often , then when the leng or brest is washed with the water also ● said , spread the Poultice on a cloth all abroad , and lay it to the leg or brest a● hot as may be suffered , and let it lye so till it be dry and hard , and then renew it , but if the leg or brest be not very hot and red it shall not need .

A Poultice for any Swelling .

Take of Violet leaves and Groundsel , of each a handful , of Mallowes and Chickweed , of each halfe a handful ; shred them smal , and let them seeth wel in running water , and thicken it with Barly meal being finely sifted , and spread it on a cloth , and so lay it on the place pained , and bind it fast , and shift it twice a day till it be cured .

PURGE .
The Manna Purge .

Take half an ounce of the best Cene , lay it in soak in a pint and a half of Posset Ale on the Embers in a close covered pot two hours , then put it into a posnet , and put to it a Parsley root or two , one Fennel root , two spoonfuls of Anniseeds , a stick or two of Licoras scraped and bruised , a few Raisons stoned , boil all together to half , then strain it , and put into it one ounce of Manna , and four penny weight of Rubarb being grated and put in a clout , and laid in soak in the aforesaid liquor with the Manna one hour , when the Manna is melted wring the Rubarb , strain it , and put to it three spoonfuls of the Sirrup of Roses , and drink it blood warm in the morning , and eat a mess of Mutton pottage after it .

To Purge , the Moon being in Scorpio , Cancer or Pisces .

Michocanum two drams , which is two six penny weights , grate at with a Grater , and pound it smal , steep it in a penny pot of White Wine all night , and in the morning about six of the Clock , warm it milk warm , and drink it off and half an hour after take eight or ten spoonfuls of Mutton broth , with a few Raisons or Currans in it , and it will work downewards , and purge away moist humours causing Phlegme to breed in the body .

Of Catapusia being small seeds , you must take two and twenty or four and twenty of them in quantity , and take off the outer hulls , and beat the inner graines small in a Mortar or pewter dish , then mingle it with a little Ale , or White Wine which is best , warm it a little , and take it as abovesaid , and it wil void as the other .

And if you should at any time have any continuing Lask by occasion of Medicine or otherwise , seeth a little Rice without any salt or butter , and eat it with a little Cinnamon , and it shall presently stop it .

Another to purge Phlegme .

Take a handful of Groundsel , wash it clean , and boil it in a pint of Ale , skim it , then put in half a handful of Raisons or Currans , and two ounces of Sugar candied , boil all together again to half a pint or lesse , then strain it , and drink it milk warme fasting at six a Clock , and fast till eleven , then take some Mutton broth .

Another .

Take Encampane roots , and make Conserves of it , use it in this manner , first wash the roots clean , then slice them in pieces as big as your little finger , seeth them in fair water until they be tender , then take them up , and pound them , and strain them through a haire sieve , then set them over the fire , and put to them the double or trebble weight of Sugar , and when it is perfectly incorporated or mingled , take it off , and keep it in a Gally pot . The time to gather the roots is when the leafe falleth away .

A Dyet Drink to Purge withal .

Take Anniseeds , Licoras , Cene , Hermodactilus , of each one ounce , of Sassaparilla five ounces , scrape away the outside of it , and bruise it a little , and cut it the length of an inch , then bruise your Licoras , and put your Anniseeds to it , and put them in a pot to steep in two gallons of Conduit or running water four and twenty hours , then boil them until a third part be consumed , then put in your Cene , and half an hour after put in your Hermodactilus , the outside being pared away , and slice them as you do a Race of Ginger , and withn an hour after take it from the fire , and let it rest in the pot two hours , then strain it in a bag as you strain Hypocras , so let your first draught in the morning be luke-warm fasting , and at Dinner and at Supper what you think good , for you must drink no other Drink till that be spent .

A Purging Ale .

Take of the juice of Scurvigrass foure pound , of Watercresses two pound , of Brooklime one pound , of Water Mints half a pound , of dry Wormwood four handfuls , of the roots of Madder four ounces , of the roots of Monks Rubarb three ounces , roots of Horse Rhadish one ounce and a half , the roots of Saxifrage one ounce , of Cene four ounces , of Juniper berries half an ounce , of Anniseeds , Coriander seeds and Ginger , of each six drams .

Another .

Take a pint of the Whey of Goats milk , of Cene half an ounce , of Ginger clean scraped and thin sliced , Anniseeds and sweet Fennel seeds well dusted and lightly bruised , of each of weight of four pence , let them stand one hour , or one hour and half on warm embers in insuling ; the next morning to a draught hereof put a spoonful of Sirrup of Roses , and as this agreeth with you , so take it three or four dayes together , or every other day .

Another .

Take a pottle of the same Whey , boile therein of Betony , Colts foot and Hisop , of each one handful , and drink there of as you have occasion .

A very easie Purgation .

Take halfe a pint of Malmesey , or somewhat more , and half a quarter of an ounce of Cene , and two Races of Ginger sliced , then put them both into the Malmesey , and stir it well a good while , and let it stand all night , and then strain it , and drink it , and keep your Chamber , and you shall have four or five stools .

Another .

Take clarified Whey , and put into it a handful of Violet leaves , and half a handful of Polipodium of the Oak called Oak fernes , and drink a good draught of it luke-warm , and wash after it .

To procure Looseness .

Seeth Mallows and red Nettles in fair water , and let the party sit over the hot fume thereof .

A Purge .

Take Aron or Wakerobbin , one dram of the powder thereof with two drams of Sugar , is good to cut gross humours , to purge the stomack of Phlegme and Melancholy .

Or else the root either green or dry , one dram thereof being taken in drink with as much Treakle , is a very special good Purgation .

To purge Phlegme and Melancholy .

Fetherfew dryed into fine powder , and two drams thereof taken with Honey or sweet Wine purgeth by the stool Phlegm Melancholy , and Sadness .

Also take Peniroyal with Honey and Aloes to purge Melancholy , and for the Cramp .

To cleanse the Stomack from rotten Phlegm and Melancholy .

Drink the Seeds of Hollioaks .

Also Cene the cods and leaves in powder one dram , doth purge Phlegm and Melancholy .

To purge Phlegme and Choler .

The great Garden Dock leaves drunk in Wine , purgeth Phlegme , Choler and Water .

A Purging Drink .

Take two gallons of new small Ale , and put unto it a good handful of English Madder , a handful of Dock roots bruised , two handfuls of Scurvigrasse , a handful of Scabious , two ounces of Cene , two ounces of Anniseeds , two or three sticks of Licoras finely scraped , and all those things bruised , then put them into the new Ale , and let them work therein , so let it stand two or three dayes , and then drink thereof morning and evening .

PAINE .
For pain in the Joints .

Take a pennoworth of Aquavitae , Oyl of Exeter , three ounces of Sage , of Herb grace , Clerk Robert , of each a handful , stamp them small in a Mortar , then take your Aquavitae , and straine them together a good while , then take a spoonful thereof , and annoint the Sore place against the fire .

For the pain under the side .

Take the toast of a Wheaten loaf , and butter it , and toast it again , and butter it twice more , then toast it againe and butter it with Soap , and hold it against the fire till it lather , then lay it to the side where the pain is .

For paine in the side that cometh of Wind.

Take one handful of Cummin seeds , as much of Anniseeds , two handfuls of Rue , seeth these together in running water from a pottle to a quart , put to it half a pint of White Wine Vinegar before it be cold , dip a Spunge in it , and wring some of the liquor out of it , and lay it to the Patients side as hot as may be suffered , and when it beginneth to wax cold take a new .

POISON .
For the Poison of a Toad , or other Poison .

Take a handful of Plantane , and a handful of Parsley , and stamp and strain them into a little raw Cream , and mingle it well together , and annoint the place grieved therewith .

PISSING .
For pissing a bed .

Take a Boares pisle , and dry it , and make powder of it , and drink it in Ale or Beer .

POCKS .
A Medicine for the Small Pocks .

Take two handfuls of Salt , and put it into a pint and halfe of water , and stir it well together , then set it upon the fire and let it boil well , and in the boiling you must skim it , so that there be not any skim seen , and when the Small Pocks are come well forth , and that the Swelling doth assuage you must take a fine cloth , and both them with this Brine , being warme , three times a day : And when they begin to grow brown , use this Oyntment , take a piece of Bacon , and roast it upon a spit , and set a dish of fair water under it , putting thereto some Rose water , and let the Bacon drop into it as it doth roast , and when it is roasted , take the dripping and the water and work it well together , and it will be a very white Oyntment , then put it into a Gally pot , and twice a day annoint the places with a feather , but in any case lay not on too much , for that will make them moist , and make them stay on the longer .

Another to take away the Redness .

Take fair water in a Posnet , and put thereto half a pound of Butter , then set it on the fire , and let it boil softly , and skim off all the froth very clean , then take it off the fire , and let it stand till it be throughly cold , then powre the water from it and put it in clean water , and set it upon the fire again skimming it very clean , and do this nine times together , but every time your butter must be cold before you put it into a new water , and the last time being very cold , take it clean away from the water , and put Rosewater to it , and work them very well together , and put it up into a Gally pot , and with a feather twice or thrice a day annoint the rednesse of the face ; and if these Medicines be used as they should be , it will take away the rednesse , and make the face not to have any holes in it .

For the Small Pocks in the Eyes .

Take red Rose water , white Sugar candied beaten very fine , and brest milk , and temper these very well together , and with a feather dresse the eyes , and it will keep them from the Small Pocks If it be for a man , you must take the milk of a Girle ; if for a woman the milk of a boy .

For the Small Pocks or Meazels .

When the Pocks are white at the first coming out , let a woman ( that gives suck ) milk some of her milk upon them , and apply a paper thereupon and do this every day , and they will not pit .

Also take a new laid egge , and it in fresh butter , and then poure it into cold water , and being cold put it into a pot , and put Rosewater thereunto , and stir it so long till it become like an Oyntment , and with it annoint the face , and the eyes especially , and it will preserve the sight from the Pocks ; and when as any one hath Pockholes , annoint them with Barrowes grease betimes , and it will help .

Also for them that have the Small Pocks falne into the eyes , let them take Pimpernel and stamp it , and strain it , and take the juice thereof and drop it into the eyes where the Small Pocks are with a feather morning and evening , this is a special good Medicine for a Pin and Web or Pearle in the eyes .

Also for the Small Pocks or Meazels take Dragon root , it purgeth all the inner parts , or the distilled water given to drink with Treakle is very good to drive them out .

Also Figs eaten before meat , provoke sweat , and thereby expel all stinking humors , and therefore are good for the Meazels or Smal Pocks , and to be given to Children to bring them out speedily .

Also an excellent Medicine to drive them out , seeth Fumetory in Rue water , and drink it .

Also to heal the Pocks or any Scabs , seeth Houndstongue in Red Wine , and drink thereof , and also apply it to the Sores .

Also to drive out the Smal Pocks , drink a spoonful of Sallet Oyl with three spoonfuls of Malmesey , and the quantity of a Hasel nut of Treakle in it .

Also to take the print of the Small Pocks out of the Sore , take one ounce of Sperma Ceti , and as much Deers Suet , and melt them together , and when the Small Pocks are ripe , annoint the face therewith with a feather , and if the Pocks be in the throat , then give the Patient a little Sirrup of Black-berries , such as grow upon Briars , but take them when they are red , and pound them , and strain them , and put as much Sugar thereunto as there is of the juice , and seeth them together till they be boiled away to the one halfe , then give the Patient a little in a spoon three or four times in a day , and that by Gods help will cure them ; and the very like may be done with Gooseberries before they be too ripe , and these may be taken and made into Sirrup , and kept seven yeares if you will .

A Drink to put out the Small Pocks .

Make a Posset with Ale and milk , and take away the curd , then take a red Fernel spout , and boil it well together , then strain it , and put thereto a quantity of Nutmegs and Treakle , and English Saffron mingled warme together .

QUINZIE .
For the Quinzy .

TAke milk and a flint stone , and make it red hot , and quench it twice in the milk , and take Vervain and Collombine leaves , and seeth it in the milk , and fine Honey , and so give it to the Patient to drink ,

Another .

Take the paring of the threshold and Sallet Oyl , and fry them together , and lay it warm to the Patients throat .

RAINS .
An excellent Medicine for the running of the Rains .

TAke a good handful of the inner rind or bark of the Sloe-bush , the outermost black skin or rind being cut or scraped away ; then put the same into a quart of the purest and strongest Ale you can get , and let the same boil well from a quart to a pint , when it is so boiled , take the rind out of the Ale , and let it stand until it be cold , then divide it into two parts , and drink it two mornings together , and fast after it every morning two or three hours . Probatum .

For the Raines of the Back .

Take half an ounce of Venice Turpentine , and let it be wel washed in Plantane Water or Rose water 〈◊〉 a●d then mix it with fine white Sugar , and make thereof four or five balls , of which you must eat three in a morning fasting , and drink White Wine or Rhenish Wine immediately after .

RHEUME .
A good Medicine for the Rheume distilling down the throat , and causing pain in the Teeth .

Take two handfuls of Hisop , strip it from the stalks , rowle it in a brown paper somewhat wet , then lay it to roast under embers until it be roasted very soft but not burned , then take it off , and lay it upon a linnen cloth , and so lay it upon the mould of the Head as hot as may be suffered , and so put it fresh three or four times , letting it lye from the evening to the morning .

For the Rheume distilling into the Eyes or Lungs .

Take of Rosemary , red Sage , sweet Marjerom , of each a handful , of Betony half a handful , seeth them in a quart of Balme Water until it cometh to a pint , then strain it , and make up the Decoction with Sugar ; and for the Lungs you must put in some Hysop , and a few Anniseeds and Licoras before you boil it .

An approved Receipt to be Drunk first and last for a Months space , good for Rheums and Aches .

Take of Licoras one ounce , of Cassia in the Cane , and Cena Alexandrina of each four ounces , sweet Fennel seeds one ounce , Madder roots two ounces , of large Mace ten pence in weight , of Cinnamon fourteen pence in weight , Hermodactilus three ounces , of Polipodium three ounces , of Coriander seeds three ounces prepared , two or three yellow Dock roots , use but the rind ; a good hand ful of Scabious , a handful of Egrim●ny ; All these are to be used thus , the Polipodium scraped , the Licoras scraped and bruised , the Madder roots scraped and sliced , the Hermodactilus sliced , Mace bruised in a Mortar with the Cinnamon and Licoras .

Then put all these Simples together in a bag , with a pound weight to cause it to sink , but let it not touch the bottom , then tun four gallons of good Ale , and about a week after you have tunned it , drink thereof first and last and continue it a Month or six weeks together .

For a Rheume in the Head .

Take the roots of white Beets stamped and strained , and put the juice of them into a glass , and snuff up thereof into your nose with a quill every morning twice in a Month , and it wil help .

Of Rheume .

Rheume is nothing else but a defluxion that falls from the head into the throat or brest , which doth otherwhiles so stop the pipes of the Lights and throat that its ready to choak , also these Rheumes fall into the nose , and cause the pawse .

These Rheums are caused divers waies ; as from gross meats which cause vapours , or of cold , or from a sharp North wind which bloweth suddenly after a South wind .

The cold Rheumes are knowne by these signes following , as wearinesse , heavinesse of the whole body , sleepiness , heavinesse of the head and forehead , palenesse with full vaines , stuffing of the head or nose , swelling of the eyes , pain in the throat , motion to vomit , swelling of the Almonds ; the Remedy , is to use dry and warm Herbs , as Sage , Fenn●● , Mints , Rosemary , Marjerom , Time , &c. and after meat use something to close the stomack , as prepared Coriander , toasted Bread , &c. and walk in a morning fasting .

Hot Rheume , the signes thereof are these , viz. the face is red , mixt with a pale or black colour , great heat in the nose with itchings , when the mouth and the throat is full of bitterness and sharpnesse , and if the head be hot in feeling , it s thus to be cured , he must be let blood , and use this Gargarism .

Take Sirrup of Jaunbes , of Violets and Poppy seeds , of each alike , temper them with Barley water : Or take Jaunbes , Sebestians , Violets , white Poppy seeds and Quince kernels decocted in Barley water , use it in the evening after meat , it is passing good .

Also take Sirrup of Poppy seeds Sirrup of Mulberries , of Roses , and well water of each three ounces , of Wine of Pomgranats one ounce , make it warm , and gargle therewith .

RICKETS .
For the Rickets in Children .

Cut the middle gristle of both the ears , and with the blood annoint the belly and the Navel with a little Cotton wool , then boil Harstongue and Liverwort in Milk or Broth for their usual Dyet .

Another .

Take Bay berries bruised and sweet Marjerom , of each a handful , and boil it in Beer , with three or four blades of Mace , and so drink it often .

Another .

When the former will not help , take Fennel seeds and Dill seeds , of each alike , but most of Dill , boile them in Beer and strain it , and sweeten it with Sugar and drink often . Probatum .

RUPTURE .
A Plaister to keep up the Rupture ,

Take Knotgrass and Shepherds Purse , of each one handful , of Comfrey and Solomons seale , of each half a handful , beat them into an Oyl , and thereof make your Plaister . This Oyl will be preserved all the year in a Gally pot .

A Drink for the Rupture .

Take long Plantane , Yarrow and Knotgrass of the redest colour , of each a great handful , Daisie roots , Dovef●ot , Mousear and Borage , of each a small handful , wash them very clean , and shred them grosse , then take three quarts of milk , and two quarts of White Wine , set the milk on the fire , and when it doth seeth put in the Wine , and as the Curd ariseth take it away , and being clean , put in the Herbs , and let them boil gently a quarter of an hour , then take it off and straine it ; and preserve it in Glasses , and let the Patient drink thereof in the morning fasting , and so in the evening almost a pint at a draught , and do so one week .

Another .

Take Comfrey roots , Daisie roots , and Pollipodium of the Oak , make them into fine powder , and drink thereof every morning the weight of six pence the space of a fortnight , fasting an houre after it .

For the Rupture in Children .

Take Frankinsence half an ounce , Aloes a quarter of an ounce , beat it small and mix it with the white of an egg unto an Oyntment , and therewith annoint the child upon his Rupture morning and evening .

Also take the root of Aron halfe a pound in powder , and give thereof unto the child every day for nine dayes together , one dram with water of Parfoliata , and tye the Rupture with a Boulster close upon it , and unto it .

RESTORATIVE .
A Restorative .

Take Treakle , Sallet Oyl Sugar candied , Cinamon , powder made with Licoras and Sugar , of each a penny worth , mingle all these together , and take a quantity thereof as much as a Nut both morning and evening .

Another .

Take a quantity of Ale or Beer , and put therein over night three or four sprigs of Rew , and drink thereof evening and morning for a good space , and it will keep your stomack in good order .

A restoring Medicine for any decay of the inner parts .

Take Live Honey , and put thereto tops of Balme , Cowslip flowers , Borage flowers , Bugloss flowers , and tops of Gilly flowers , and set this remain in the Honey the space of a Month , stopping the pot very close that no aire come in , let it stand all the said time in some warm place , either in the. Sun or by the fire side then distil it in a glass Still , with a little water , and drink thereof every morning a good draught .

A Restorative made of an Herb called Ros●solis .

This Herb groweth in the Meadows in low Marish grounds , and in no other places ; it is of Horseflesh colour , and groweth very long and flat to the ground with a main long stalk growing in the midst of six branches springing out of the roots round about the stalk with a hoar colour , and a main breadth and length ; and I do warn you in any wise not to touch this Herb when you gather it , with your hands , for then the vertue is gone : you must gather it by the stalk , and so pluck it out of the ground , and put it in a glasse or pewter pot ; the leaves of this Herb are full of strength and vertue .

Take of this Herb as much as will fill a pottle pot , but wash it not in any wise , then take a pottle of Aqua vitae , and put them both together in a large vessel , and let it stand ( being chopped ) just three dayes and three nights , and on the fourth day strain it through a clean cloth into a glasse or pewter pot , and put to it half a pound of Licoras beaten to fine powder , and half a pound of Dates , take out the stones of them , and cut them into fine slices , and mingle all these together , and stop the glass or pewter pot close that no Aire come into it , and drink of it at night to bedward half a spoonful with Ale , and as much in the morning fasting , for there is not the weakest man or body in the world that wanteth nature or strength , or that is cast into any Consumption , but it will restore them again , and cause them to be strong and lusty , and have a marvellous hungry stomack , and that very shortly ; for he that useth this Medicine three times shal find a great change , and comfort in it , and as he feeleth himself , so he may use it .

It cured one Mr. Stubbs who dwelt in Westminster , and was in a great Consumption , and very neer unto death , being sick continually for eighteen weeks , and all the Physicians in London had forsaken him ; and these things were sent him to drink from an outlandish man , and in three times drinking of it he walked upon his feet .

RULES for Health .
A very good Rule for Mans Health , to be used in every Month of the Year , written 1607.

In January use no Physick but warme clothing , cat warm meats , and drink White Wine fasting , it is wholsom .

In February forbear Physick and letting of blood , take no cold for fear of Agues , which are easily gotten .

In March forbear grosse feeding , purge by Potions , Bathing or Blood-letting .

In April Physick is good upon occasion , except Nature wil remedy of it self .

In May rise early and walk in the fields with a light breakfast , and use Physick upon occasion .

In June , if Physick , take it early in the morning with small dyet ; clarified whey with cold Herbs is very good .

In July use cold herbs , cold meats , no Physick , no extreme exercises , use Rivers rather then Bathes .

In August use moderate Dyet , beware of surfetting or cold after heat for fear of Plurisies , sleep not in the day .

In September use Physick if need require , and bathe or bleed , and use fruits if they be sound and ripe .

In October use hot meats and drinks to nourish blood , and beware of cold for fear of Agues .

In November use hot meats and drinks and wholsome Wine , provide warm clothing , and go dry foot .

In December use none but Kitchen Physick and warm clothing , use merry company , and good Hospitality .

SALVE .
To make an especial good Salve .

TAke Sallet Oyl one ounce , fresh and unwasht Butter one ounce , Sheeps Suet one ounce . Virgin Wax one ounce , Rosen beaten to very fine powder four ounces ; Mastick four drams beaten very fine , Olibanum one ounce beaten to very fine powder , honey half an ounce , boil them all together till they come to six ounces , and then put it into a Gally pot , and put thereto some reasonable quantity of Venice Turpentine .

To make a very good Balsom .

Take bal fa pint of the best Aqua vitae , a quart of the best Wine Vineger foure , ounces of Storax , Mirrh one ounce , Galbanum one ounce , Gum Dragon one pound , eight graines of Musk , as much of Ambergreece , three pound of the best Sallet O●le old and sweet , half a pound of Oy●e of Lawrel of the best , Oyl of Sp●ke one ounce , Oyle of Hypericon and Oyl of Juniper berries , of each two ounces , Oyl of Peter one ounce , half a pound of Virgin Wax , four ounces of red Saunders , and a quarter of an ounce of Saffron .

An approved Salve for any Greene Wound .

Take a pound of Butter , half a pound of Sheeps Suet , a penny worth of Rosen of Frankinsence and Turpentine , of each two penny worth , boil all together a good while except the Turpentine , for that must be put in afterwards , and boil but little , then strain it into a Bason of fair water , and then strain it out for your use .

A white Salve to heal a cut or green Wound .

Take a quantity of Mutton Suet , and almost half as much Rosen , shred the Suet very small , and melt it on a soft fire , and when it is well melted , beat the Rosen , and put it in , and let it boil together , stirring it continually till it be cold .

To make an excellent Salve .

Take the roots of Marsh Mallowes , wash and pick them clean , then slit them and take out the inner part of the pith , and cast it away , and take the outer part that is faire and white , and cut them into small pieces , bruise them in a Mortar , and take of them half a pound , and put it in a new earthen pan , and then put thereto Linseed and Fenicreek of each two ounces a little bruised in a Mortar , then take Malmesey and White Wine of each a pint , and stir all these together , and let them infuse two or three dayes , then set them on a soft fire , and stir it well till it wax thick and like a skum , then take it off , and straine it through a new canvass : and thus have you ready the Mustellage for Plaister ; T●en take fine Oyl of Roses a quart , and wash it well with White Wine and Rose water , then take the Oyl clean from the water and Wine , and set it on the fire in a brasse pan alwayes stirring it , and put thereto Littarge of Gold and Silver , of each eight ounces , Cerus six ounces , red Coral , Bole Armoniack , and Sanguis Draconis , of each two ounces , and let them be finely powdered and searsed , then put them into the Oyl over the fire alwayes stirring it , and let not the fire be too big for burning of the stuff , and when it begins to wax thick , put in ten ounces of the aforesaid Mustellage by a little at ounce , or else it will boil over the pan , and when it is boiled enough you shall perceive by the hardnesse or softnesse of it , dropping a little of it on a sawcer or cold stone ; then take it off , and when it is cold , make them in Rolls , and lap them in parchment , and keep them for your use . This Plainter resolveth humors in swolne legs .

To make a Salve for all manner of Wounds .

Take the juice of Smallage and Plantane , of each alike , honey and the white of an egge alike , put Wheat flower to them , and stir them till they be thick , and let it come to no fire at all , and so lay it to the Sore , and by Gods grace it will heal it .

A good Salve for greene Wounds or old Sores .

Take half a pound of Sheeps Suet , as much Barrowes grease , as much Wax , as much Rosen , and a pint of Sallet Oyl , set them all on a soft fire and when they be melted , put in the Rosen finely beaten , boil them all together and skim them , then put in two pennyworth of Verdigrease , and last of all two ounces of Turpentine , and so let them boil a walm or two more , then take it up and keep it for your use ; if it be an old Sore , put four pennyworth of Verdigrease , and three ounces of Turpentine ,

SCIATICA .
For the Sciatica .

First take as fat a Goose as you can get , and when she is ready drest , then take a couple of the fattest young sucking Cats you can get , and flea them , and cut them into gobbets , and put them in the belly of the Goose , and so roast it as long as it will drop , then take the liquor and annoint the place pained with it , and bathe it before the fire as hot as you can suffer it , and dip a brown paper therein , and lay it hot to the place with warme cloathes to keep it fast to all night . Do thus for the space of three or four nights together .

For the cold Sciatica orbenumnesse of the Thighs or Legs .

Take a pint of Aqua vitae , a pint of Wine Vinegar , a quarter of a pound of Oyl of Bayes , the juice of four or five handfuls of Sage , a Sawcer full of good Mustard , the Gall of an Ox bladder , and chafe them in the bladder , an hour or more , that the Oyl may be well mingled with the rest , and anoint the place therewith against a good fire , and let the Patient go warm into bed and sweat . Probatum .

A Soveraigne Medicine for the Sciatica .

Take half a pint of Aqua vitae , halfe a pint of White Wine Vinegar , and one Oxe Gall , almost a handful of Bay salt , and a handful of the tops of Rosemary , and shred them very small , and put them in a little Pipkin all together , and let it be ready to boil up , and then take it off , and chafe the place pained with it , with your hand so long as the Patient shall be able to endure it , and do it very warm against the fire , and then take Nerve Oyle , and anno●●● it and then take a Scarlet cloth , and bind it up or cover it warm , and this do morning and evening .

CERECLOTH .
To make a Cerecloth .

Take Virgin Wax , Deers Suet , Rosen , Pitch , and Barrowes grease , of each alike , and boil them together until they be half consumed , then do it abroad upon a linnen cloth somewhat thin , and lay it to the place grieved as hot as may be suffered .

A singular Cereeloth for all Bruises , Aches and Wounds whatsoever .

Take a pint of Sallet Oyle of the best you can get , and half a pound of red Lead , and as much Rosen as a Walnut , boil all together upon a soft fire till it be somewhat black , stirring it continually , and when it is cold rowle it up , and keep it for your use . You may keep it seven years , and it will be exceeding good if you keep it from the hear of the fire . Probatum .

To make a Cerecloth for an Ache.

Take Olibanum and Sallet Oyle with Wax , Rosen and Stone Pitch , and boil them together .

A Cerecloth for all Members that be out of Joint-or any consuming member and grieved with cold moistness that consumeth , it bringeth the Member again to his natural place .

Take six ounces of Wax , three ounces of Rosen , two ounces of Mastick , Armoniacum , Galbanum and Olibanum of each one ounce , of Fenicreek , Wormwood , Camomile and Cummin , of each of these in powder one ounce , Oyl of Castorum and Oyle of Camomile flower : of each one ounce , of Vinegar five ounces ; melt the Rosen , and Wax , and the Oyles together , and then put in the Galbanum and Armoniack steeped in Vineger and strained , and so put in the powder last of all , stirring it together , and thereof make your Cerecloth .

To make a good Cerecloth .

Take one pound of Galbanum finely beaten to powder and searsed , as much fine Rosen beaten and searsed , as much Pitch , of Sheeps Suet four ounces , of Cummin two ounces , Labdanum one ounce , of Cloves one ounce , of Mace one ounce , of Saffron half an ounce .

SORE .
For a new cut or Sore .

Take Brimstone and scrape it fine and mingle it with May butter , and annoint a Tent or a little lint throughly , and put it into the Sore or Cut , and it helpeth .

To dry up and to heal a Sore .

Take the burned Ashes of a Rhadish and strew it upon the Sore , and it will dry and heal .

To break a Sore that is swoln .

Take Spurge and shred it small , and boil it in Whey , and thicken it with Oatmeal , and lay it warme to the Sore , it is also good for a womans brest .

Also for the breaking of a Sore or Boil , take Coriander seeds made into fi●e powder , and mix it with Honey , and this being implaistered upon a Boil or a Carbunkle will in a short time destroy it . Or take a little of a Calves curd .

STONE .
A Water for the Stone .

Take Ashen Keyes , Stitchwort , Saxifrage , Mother-time , Broom flowers , Hawes , Hips , Bramble leaves , Pollipodium of the Oak , Pellitory on the wall , put all these together of each alike , and Still them , then to every pottle of water put half a pound of Anniseeds , and so let them stand four and twenty hours , then put them into the Still again , and still them all together , then drink of it as you need , and if it happen that the gravel come too fast and will not avoid , then stil Ivy berries and Parsley , and drink two spoonfuls of it , and it will avoid the stone if it be never so great .

A present Remedy to avoid the Stone .

Take a handful of Pellitory on the wall , a handful of Parsley , and a handful of Parsley seeds a little bruised , boil these things in a quart of White Wine until a third part be wasted , then strain it , and wring into it the juice of a Lemmon or two , then with this Wine and some milk make a Posset as clear as you can , and drink thereof a good draught twice or thrice a day , but not with meat , nor when the stomack is empty from meat .

When the Stone is avoided and the pain ceased , to preserve you from the like again , make a Broth , and break fast three dayes every week thus .

Take a Chicken or a piece of Veal , three young Mallowes , Marsh Mallows are the best if you know them , one handful of Violet leaves , or of Mercury , or of Pellitory of the wall , one handful of Apothecary Barley scalded , half a handful of great Raisons stoned , boil these in water until the meat be enough , then take of this broth , without thickning or seasoning with a little Sugar , three hours before dinner .

For the Stone , and to provoke Vrine .

Take a quantity of Normandy glasse being clean without rust or canker , burn it in the fire a good space , then beat it in a Mortar , then take an old Cambrick cloth , and sift it very fine , and give the Patient a spoonful or two of the same powder to drink in Malmesey , being pained , and it will help by Gods grace . Probatum .

An approved Medicine for the Stone .

Take a gallon of new milk from the Cow that is all red , and thereinto put one handful of Pellitory of the wall , wild Time , Saxifrage and Parsley , of each a handful , two or three Rhadish roots sliced , steep all these in milk one night together , and in the morning distil them with a moderate fire , then take of that Water six spoonfuls , and six spoonfuls of Rhenish or White Wine , and a little Sugar , and some slices of Nutmegs , make it luke-warm , and drink it fasting , and fast after it three houres , using temperate exercises . Take this two or three dayes together every fortnight or oftner if need require . The best time to distil this Water is towards the end of May.

For the Stone .

Take two or three unset Leeks , and stamp them , and strain them , and drink it in Malmesey in the morning , strain as much as the Patient will drink at twice ; after this , to bedward take some Sack and Sallet Oyle , and beat it , and drink it hot , that will make the Stone slide .

A present Remedy for the Stone in the back or Bladder .

Take Saxifrage , Philippendula , Peniroyal and Parsley seeds , and stamp them together , and strain them into a cleane Vessel , and let the Patient drink thereof with racked Rhenish Wine . Probatum .

A Medicine for the Stone .

Take Ivy berries , and stamp them wel , and put it is White Wine , and give the Patient to drink thereof , and let the Patient make Water through a cloth , and you shall see the avoiding of Stones and Gravel .

For the Stone .

Take Foxes bloud and Hares blood of both alike quantity , and dry them in an Oven , then beat it to powder , and seeth it in a little White Wine , and drink it as warm as you can suffer it .

To make a Glister for the Stone .

Take a good handful of Mallowes , as much of Camomile , and as much Pellitory of the wall , three or four crops of Herb-grace , a quantity of Beets , and a quantity o Mercury , one ounce of Coriander seeds , one ounce of Cummin seeds , bruise the seeds and seeth them and the Herbs all together in a pottle of running water , and let it seeth till halfe be consumed , then strain it , and take three spoonfuls of Sallet Oyl , and three spoonfuls of Honey , and half a handful of Bay salt bruised , so put it into a Glister pipe and use it .

For the Stone .

Take the inner bark of Elder , and seeth it in Beer or Ale til it have a good strength of the Elder , then strain it , and drink it morning and evening , and it will break the Stone .

A very good drink for the Stone .

Take a pint of White Wine , and half a pint of Ale , and make thereof with milk a pottle of posset drink , and take away the curd very clean , and boil in it two or three roots of Mallowes , Marsh Mallowes are the best , and some Licoras till a quarter be boiled away , then drink half in the morning , and the rest at night .

For the Stone or strongurion .

Take half an ounce of Anniseeds , a quarter of an ounce of Licoras , Calamus Aromaticus , French Gallingal , Mirrh , Gum Arebeck , Gum Traganthum , Diatria Papira , or Piperion , Pine Apple kernels , white Orris roots , Storax , Benjamin , Cipresse and Labdanum , of each a small quantity , then beat them all together , take also half an ounce of large Mace , white Archangel , Mead Parsley and Garden Parsley , Camomile , Mallowes , Fennel and Spiere Mint , of each halfe a handful , then take three quarts of White Wine , and put them together in a brasse pot or a Posnet , and boil them a pretty while , then take it off , and strain it through a cloth , and put it in earthen vessels , and keep it cool it will drink the better , and take six spoonfuls morning and evening for three dayes together when you find your self ill , and do not foreslow the taking of it . Probatum .

A Plaister to apply to the side for the Stone .

Take Mallowes , Herb grace , Pellitory of the wall , the green tops of Fennel and Camomile , of each two handfuls , seeth them in water till they be tender , then presse out the water from them , then stamp them very small , and put in Oyle of Lillies , Oyl of Camomile , Oyl of Dill , Oyl of sweet Almonds , and Oyle of Scorpions , of each one ounce , let them boil on a Chafingdish and coals a good while , then put to it as much wheat flower as wil make it thick like a Plaister , spread it between two cloths , and apply it to the Patients side as hot as may be endured .

For the Stone .

Take the weight of a French Crown of Pulvis Hollandi , drink it in a quantity of White Wine , stirring it well in the cup that it may not curd , drink it in the morning betimes , or at what time the Patient pleaseth keeping himself warme in his chamber all that day , for it will give him three or four stooles , and drink some warm broth after it , and use this once a Month.

More belonging to the former Medicine .

Take once a week after the former , eight spoonfuls of Deal Wine , and eight spoon fuls distilled from the berry of the Hawes , make it sweet with Sugar , and slice half a Lemmon into it , and some sliced Ginger .

For the Stone in the Kidneyes .

There is great pain in the raines of the back , which draweth downwards ; stirring encreaseth the pain , they are much inclined to vomiting , the body is bound , Urine raw and watrish , often provoking to pisse , but not without pain , the Urine avoids with gravel , sand and slime , yea sometimes mixt with blood .

To know it from the Chollick , first it s not so sharp as the paine of the Chollick .

Secondly , The Chollick doth appear beneath on the right side , and stretcheth from thence upwards towards the left side , but the pain of the Kidneyes begins above , and stretcheth downwards , and a little more towards the back .

Thirdly , the pain is most of the Kidneyes fasting , the Chollick otherwise . All Saxifrage and other things good for the Stone , are good for the Kidnies , but not for the Chollick .

Lastly , there is found in the Urine gravel or sand , and not in the Cholick or pain of the guts .

To restrain the growing of the Stone or Gravel .

Take Turbith one dram and an half , Hermodactilus one dram , Diagridy six graines , Salt of India two grains , Ginger half a scruple , Annis and Mastick , of each three grains , Sugar Pellets one ounce , white Sugar half an ounce , steep them together in three ounces of Water of Smallage or Maidenhair all night , and wring it out well , and drink it ; if the matter be in the stomack , then take a Vomit that it run not towards the Rains . This Vomit may be made of reddish Orange seeds , the middlemost rind of Elder and Nux Vomica .

SIRRUP .
To make a Sirrup for one that is short winded .

Take a good handful of Hisop a handful of Horehound , and seeth them in a quart of running water to a pint , then strain it through a fair cloth , and put in Sugar to make it pleasant . Use this morning and evening with a Licoras stick some three spoonfuls at a time .

To make Sirrup of Roses .

Your liquor must be ready to seeth , then put therein as many Roses as will be well steeped in the same water , and cover it close , and when the Roses be throughly white , then strain it , and set it on the fire again , and so you must use it thirteen times , and to every pint of your water or liquor you must put into it a pound of Sugar , and let it stand together for the space of one night steeping , and skim it clean , and seeth it over a quick fire a quarter of an hour , then take the whites of egges , and beat them well together , then take the pot off the fire , and put into it the whites of your egges , and then set it on the fire again , and let it seeth a good space , then let it run through a Jelly bag , til it will stand still upon your nayl .

To make a comfortable Sirrup .

Take a handful of Egrimony , and seeth it in a pint of Water till half be consumed , then take out the Egrimony , and put in a good handful of Currans , & seeth them till they be ready to break , then strain them , and make a Sirrup of them , then set it on a chafingdish and coales , and put thereto a little white Saunders , and drink it either hot or cold .

Sirrup of Sugar candied .

Take S●gar candied , and put it into a clear bladder , and tye it , but so as it may have some vent , then put it into a bason of water , so that the water come not over the top of the bladder , and cover it with a pewter dish , and let it stand all night , and in the morning take of it with a Licoras stick .

Doctor Deodates Scorbuttical Sirrup .

Take of the juice of Garden Scurvigrass , Brooklimes and Watercresses , of each six ounces , and after it hath stood till it be clear , take sixteene ounces of the clearest , and of the juice of Oranges and Lemmons , of each four ounces , make it to a clear Sirrup with so much fine Sugar as will serve the turne .

STRAINE .
For a Strain .

Take of Elland leaves , Sage , Fennel , Fetherfew and Mallowes , of each a handful , and seeth them in thick milk till the milk be almost consumed , and then lay it to the place very warm .

SUPPOSITORY .
To make Suppositories for such as be bound and costive .

Take English Honey , white Soap and some Salt mixt together , and fryed , then make a roul or peg thereof , and put it in the Fundament , it will make the Patient go to stool within an hour and a half , for so long or until it work , he must keep it in his body .

Another .

Take a long piece of Coperas , being white , and smooth it , and annoint it with some butter , and so minister it to the Patient , and let him keep it in his body an hour and half , if it work not before , and he shall find great ease and help● These kind of Suppositories will serve twice or thrice at the least .

SINEWES .
A good Medicine for Sinewes that be shortned or shrunk .

Take the head of a black Sheep , Camomile , Barly , leaves of Sage , of each one handful , and bray them together in a Mortar , and then boil them all together till they be well sodden , then let it stand to cool , and then draw it through a Strainer , and lay it on the place grieved , and by Gods grace it shall soone amend .

For shrinking of Sinewes .

Take Hogs dung and half a pound of Oyle of Roses , seeth it in a new earthen pot , and apply it as hot as you can endure it .

The Composition of a Cerot to mollifie Sinewes an●● Joints that have been long displaced .

Take the leaves of Mallowes cleane picked from the stalks eight handfuls , of Gentian three handfuls , of Archangel one handful , then take of Oyl Olive a pint , of Oyl of Roses , Oyl of Camomile and Oyl of Dill , of each half a pint , boil all together , and in boiling of them , strow on one ounce of Anniseeds , and one ounce of graines beaten into fine powder , and when they be well sodden , beat them in a Mortar with yolks of eggs .

For a Sinew that is strained .

Take Groundsel , Brooklime , Fitch , Bruisewort , Nepe , Petty Morral and Hemlock of each alike , stamp them , and boil them in a pan over the fire and lay it to the Sore as hot as the Patient may suffer it , and it will case the aking and swelling , and heal it in a little space .

For Sinewes that be shrunken or grown together .

Take the water of shell Snailes and Shoomakers Oyl , of each alike , and temper them wel together , then take new Snailes and seeth them in running water , and gather off the Oyle and put it to the other Oyle ; and temper them well together .

STOMACK .
For the pain in the Stomack .

Take Mackerel Mints two handfuls , and of sowr leaven one handful and an half , stamp them very small , and put to it a good quantity of Mace beaten to fine powder , and so much Wine Vinegar as shall incorporate all into a liquid paste , which you must spread upon a linnen cloth ; apply it warm to the Stomack twice a day .

For heat in the Stomack .

Take a pint of stale Ale , and half a pint of Endive Water , and put thereto as much Sugar as will make it sweet , then set it on the fire , and skim it clean , then take a piece of a white loaf as much as an apple , the crust taken away , and three or four whole Mace , then let it seeth one walm after , and then take and drink it duke warm ( the bread taken away ) whensoever you feel the heat in your stomack .

To make one have a stomack to his meat .

Seeth Centory in fair water , and let the Patient drink it luke-warme fasting , three dayes , each day three spoonfuls , it purifieth the stomack and brest also .

A good Powder to digest well .

Take Centory and Pellitory of Spain , Anniseeds , Licoras , Grains of Paradise , Ginger and Cinnamon , of each alike , beaten and searsed into fine powder , and drink thereof morning and evening half a spoonful in Wine or Ale .

To make Hipocras for a weak Stomack .

Take a pint of Aqua vitae , and put it in a glass , then take two ounces of Cinnamon and one ounce of Ginger , of Cloves and of Graines , of each two penny worth , of Nutmegs one Penny worth , beat them all together , into grosse powder , and put them all into the glasse to the Aqua vitae , and shake it very often for nine dayes together , and then drink it with Wine or Ale , half a spoonful or a quarter with halfe a pint of Ale .

To cleanse the Stomack from rotten Flegm and Melancholy .

Drink the seeds of Hollioaks .

Also the cods and leaves of Cene in powder , one dram taken with broth of a Chicken or Mutton , doth purge phlegm and Melancholy .

For a cold and stopping in the Stomack .

Take one handful of sweet Marjerom , a few Marigold flowers , a penny worth of Caraway Comfits , a penny worth of Parsley seeds , two penny worth of Dates , a half penny worth of Raisons of the Sun , boil all these in a quart of White Wine till halfe be boiled away , then put in two ounces of brown Sugar candied , and a little Mithridate .

SHINGLES .
For the Shingles .

Take the gteen leas of Colts foot stamped and mingled with Hony and apply it , and it will help .

SPOTS .
To cleanse the skin from allscars and spots .

Make balls of a little bignesse of the juice of the inner parts of a Pumphin and bean flower , dry them in the shadow and wash therewith before the fire .

SWELLING .
For a Swelling .

Take two handfuls of Wheaten meal , and a pint of Cow milk , and a handful of Rue , and shred it small with a spoonful of fresh grease , and boil them all together till they be thick , then lay it on the swelling .

For Swelling in the Legs .

Take a handful of Archangel , a handful of red Fennel , and two handfuls of Mallowes , and a handful of Brooklimes , then seeth all these Herbs together in a gallon of running water to a pottle , then bathe the leggs with the water hot , and lay the Herbs on .

For all Swellings and Wrenchings , &c.

Take a pint of Milk , Oatmeal , dryed Rose leaves , Mellilot flowers , of each a handful , and a little Deers Suet , and seeth it till it be as thick as pap , then lay it to the hurt as hot as may be suffered :

For swelling in the Legs .

Take Wormwood , Parsly , Camomile , Cummin and Ash rods , of every one a handful , and seeth them in the Patients Urine , and make a plaister , and apyly it .

For swelling of Sinewes .

Take Smallage , Lovage , Groundsel , Brooklime , Seng●een and Bruisewort , stamp them , and put thereto a little wheaten bran , Sheeps Tallow , and some Barrowes grease , fry them well together and make a Plaister thereof , and lay it to the place grieved .

For Swellings or Bruises .

Take milk , wheaten meal , red Roses and Camomile , of each a handful , seeth all these together until they be thick , then spread it on a cloth , and lay it to till it heal the Patient .

For swelling in the Joints .

Take Groundsel , Daisies , Brooklime , Chickweed , Petty Moral , Herb Bennet , take of each of these alike , and fry them with Sheeps Suet , and put thereto crumbs of soure wheat bread , and so bind it to with a cloth warm .

For any Swelling that look●th red , or for the Ague fallen into any part of the Body .

Take Houndstongue , Camomile , Daisie leaves and roots , Plantane leaves and roots , and Adderstongue , of each a handful , pick them clean , but wash them not , chop them small and stamp them , then take a pound of fresh butter , of Sheeps Suet half a pound , set them over the fire , and so let them boil until it look green , then strain it out , and keep it in an earthen vessel to use all the yeare .

For a Swelling .

Take three handfuls of Mallowes , and a pottle of running water , and boil the water and Mallowes together , then bath the swelling therewith a good while then take a good quantity of Suet of the Kidney of a fat Sheep chopt , and so boile that together with the Herbs againe , and being hot , lay it on a red piece of cloth all night , and the next morning renew it , and so from time to time till it be asswaged .

Another .

Take two quarts of Barley , and two gallons of running water , a pound of Boars grease , four new laid eggs a handful of Bay salt , of the tops of Rue , Sage , Camomile , Rosemary , of each a handful , a quart of new Barm , chop all the Herbs together , then let it boil to two quarts , and when it is boiled sufficiently , then stop it close until it be in good case to lay to the place pained on a piece of new red cloth , and renew it as occasion shall require .

It is called by the name of the Jewes Bath , and is an excellent thing for this purpose .

For a white Swelling .

Take Woodbind flowers , Water , and Wheat flower , and make thereof a thin paste , first annoint the Swelling with Oyl of Linseed , then lay on a plaister of paste .

FALLING SICKNES .
Divers and sundry Remedies for the Falling Sicknesse .

Take powder of Hawthorne , and drink it with Wine , it healeth the Falling Evil.

The braines of a Fox unto Infants , cureth this Disease .

Also Powder made of Opoponax , Castorum , Antimonium and Dragons is a most Soveraign Medicine .

The like vertue hath Antimonium alone with Castorum .

Or Antimonium alone received with water .

The ashes of a dead mans skull drunk is wonderful good .

Five leaved grasse drunk three and thirty times together , doth perfectly heal this Disease .

The red stone found in a Swallow healeth the falling Evil.

It hath been proved that Mistletow drunk healeth this Disease .

Piony tied about the Patients neck keepeth him from falling .

Also cut a Frog through the midst of the back with a knife , and take the liver , and fold it in a Colewort leaf , and burn it in a new earthen pot wel stopped , and give the ashes thereof unto the Patient in his sickness to drink with good Wine , and if he be not healed at once , do so by another Frog or more , and without all doubt it wil heal him .

A Rhadish stampt and bound to the braines will heal one of this Disease .

The bloud or gall of a Lamb drunk with Wine cureth it .

The stone that is found in a Harts head stamped and given to the sick party doth the like .

The braines of a Camel mixt with Oyl of Roses , wherewith annoint the Patient before and behind over all his body doth heal it , which is a wonderful experiment , and true .

The dung of a Peacock taken in drink doth the same also .

Take Mares piss new made , and heat it , and let the party grieved drink thereof as warm as he may , this will help by Gods grace with three or four 〈◊〉 ●aking . Probatum .

A good Medicine for the Falling Sicknesse .

Take young Ravens when they be fledged before they touch any ground , flea the skin and feathers off clean , and pull out all the guts and entrels , and wipe it very clean , and then put it into an Oven , and dry it that you make powder thereof , then beat flesh and bones together very fine , and searse it , and take a quantity as you think good , and let the Patient drink it with Ale or Wine when the Fit begins , and by Gods grace it will help . Probatum .

STITCH .
For the Stitch in the side .

Take Camomile , Spieremint , Wormwood and Southernwood , of each a handful , then put a few cold ashes in the bottom of a pewter dish , and upon them hot embers , then clap the dish , Herbs and all over with a linnen cloth , and lay to the side somewhat higher then the paine is , and it will drive away the pain downwards .

For the Stitch of the Stomack or Heart .

Take young Broom of one yeares growth , distil it , and drink it , and it will help the Stitch ; and if it be in such time of the year that you cannot get the water , then take Broome and make powder thereof , and drink it in Ale or Beer .

For all manner of Stitches in any part of the Body .

Take Mousear and Shee Holm , Stitchwort and Spieremint , of each alike , and dry them upon a tile , and make powder of them , and drink it with Ale or Beer .

Another .

Take some wool , and baste it on a piece of linnen cloth , then take Oyle of Camomile , and warm it , and sprinkle it thereon , and lay to the pained place , being first annointed with the Oyl .

SWEAT .
To cool a Sweat withal .

Take a Chicken and boil it in fair running water , then take Burnet , Burrage , Marigold leaves , Parsley and Sorrel , of each a handful , then boil all these together with a little salt , then take the yolk of a new laid egge , and put to halfe a pint of the broth , and drink it hot .

To abate too much sweating .

Take Balm , Burrage and Rosemary , of each alike , and steep it four and twenty hours or more in Ale or Beer , and drink thereof evening and morning .

Also the water of the Decoction of Strawberries is good to be drunk for overmuch heat or sweating .

SLEEP .
To make one sleep .

Take a handful of Betony , a handful of Rosemary , and a handful of red Rose leaves , brown bread crumbs , two spoonfuls of womans milk , two spoonfuls of Rosewater , a spoonful of Vinegar , and boil all them together , and lay it to the temples of the Head .

Another .

Take an Onion and roast it soft , and take Camomile and shred it , and lay it upon the Onion , and so bind it upon the nape of the neck .

A good Medicine to make one sleep .

Take a pint of Milk and seeth it , and let it cool , then take the Cream thereof and the white of an egge , and a little womans milk , and a little Rosewater , beat them all together , and spread them on a cloth , and so lay it to the forehead .

A Medicine of Doctor Cranmers to bring sleep .

Take twenty or thirty Almonds or more , and beat them with a spoonful of Poppy seed that is white , then take two handfuls of white Poppy leaves , and as much of Lettice leaves , and seeth them from a quart to a pint , and with that water strain the Almonds to make Almond milk to drink , and let them that cannot sleep , drink of it last to bedward .

For one that cannot sleep in sicknesse , but raves .

Take the juice of Houseleek , a good quantity , as much womans milk , and as much Rose vinegar or else Rose-water and vineger , and mix them well together , and then wet flax in it milk warm , and bind it to the temples of the Patient , and also wet flax therein , and make round together like a ball , and bind it in the palmes of the hands , and it wil give great ease .

Another to make one steep .

Take the white of a new laid egg , and beat it with a spoon until it cometh to an Oyl , then let it stand a while , and take the froth of it from the Oyl , and put thereto Rose-water , Vineger and womans milk , and lay it to the Patients forehead in a linnen cloth , and when it is dry lay on more . Probatum .

Another for one that cannot sleep .

Take Oyl of Roses , and put thereto a little good Vineger , and heat them wel together , and put it on a Cloth , and bind it to the forehead , it is a comfortable Remedy .

TASTE .
Losse of Taste .

THe signes of the Humour that causeth this Infirmity ; viz. The Blood yeildeth a sweet taste : Phlegme also somewhat sweetish with much spettle , humidity of the head , of the tongue , and of the whole body . Choller causeth bitternesse , saltnesse , and a salt phlegme ; if no taste , then is the mouth of the stomack troubled with many superfluous humours ; If Melancholy , then is the taste tart . There may also be sure signs taken from the tongue ; if it be white , it s not only a sign of cold , but also that the stomack , head and liver are full of phlegme ; if red , then the malady is of blood and hot Rheumes ; yellownesse is a sign that choller is the cause of all ; if a blackish lead colour , it signifies Melancholy , unlesse in hot Feavers , then must the Patient be dyeted according to the grief .

TEETH .
For Tooth ache .

Take running water , and put into it a Rosemary branch , a branch of Sage , and a branch of Rue , and let it lye three or four hours , and then wash your mouth with the water .

For a swelling in the cheek or Tooth ache , and good for the Stomack .

Take a handful of Bay salt , a quantity of Cloves , Mace and Nutmegs , and put it in a bag and warme it good and hot , and lay it to the place grieved .

A Powder to keep Teeth clean and without Ache.

Take dry Sage , Allom , Pepper and Bay Salt , of each a like weight , and make all these in powder , and preserve it in a box , and take a Sage leaf with the Powder , and rub your gums with it when you please .

A Medicine for the Tooth ache .

Take Fetherfew , and stamp it , and strain it , and drop a drop or two into the contrary ear to the pain , and then lye still a half hour after .

To make a Tooth fall out .

Take the roots of Marigolds , and put it in thy mouth on that Tooth that aketh .

For any Swelling that cometh by Tooth ache .

Take a quantity of Sage and Woodbind leaves , and seeth them very tender in White Wine and a little Honey , then wash the inside of your mouth with the water thereof , and lay the Herbs to the outside of the grief very warm .

For the Tooth ache .

Take every night a little salt , and let it malt in your mouth , and when it is melted , gargarise it well in your mouth , then spit out , then take five leaves of Rosemary , and chew it wel , and hold it to your teeth .

A hollow Tooth cured for ever .

Lint shaved and dipped in Oyl of Camphire , then roll it in Bole Armoniack , and burnt Allom , being beat very small , and make it into balls like paste and stop the hollow tooth , and lay lint thereon , and let it remain in the Tooth four our five houres , then take it out , and wash the Tooth : cured for ever .

To keep Teeth from rotting .

Take white salt , and in the morning fasting hold it under your tongue till it do turn to water , and with that water wash your Teeth .

To make the Teeth white .

Take one drop of the Oyl of Vitriol , and wet the Teeth with it , and rub them afterwards with a course cloth , although this Medicine be strange , yet feare it not .

Of the Teeth .

Some men have thirty two Teeth , some eight and twenty , and some have thirty .

The Physicians write , that the foremost Teeth are engendred of pure and superfluous moisture of the Scull , the middest of a reasonable good humor , and the hindmost of a grosse humidity .

All Imposthumes or Corruption of the Gums or Teeth , if there be much blood and moisture with it , then that part is to be purged with yellow Marabus and sowre Dates according to his ability , and wash the mouth with this water , viz. Take blossomes or pills of Pomgranats , Acorn cups and Roses , of each one ounce , and boil them in water , and wash the mouth with Vinegar and Allome .

For loose Teeth .

The cause is blowes , thrusts , defluctions that fall out of the head into the Teeth , which loosen their roots , or of great drowth after long sicknesse , the corruption of the mouth and teeth may also cause the same .

The Remedy is , Take half an ounce of Allome , Rose buds half an ounce , Bedegar Red Wine one pint , boil them unto the one half , and take this into your mouth warm often , and hold it a good while therein , for it is very good .

Also to wash the mouth often with Rosemary and Wine is very good .

TYMPANY .
For the Tympany in a Woman .

Take a handful of the blossoms of the Marygold that is yellow , stamp it and strain it , and give the juice thereof to the sick in a draught of Ale , and drink the same fasting .

An Oyntment for the same .

Take the herbs , stalks and leaves of the said Marigolds chopt small , and fry them Goose grease , take the liquor that cometh of the frying of the herbs , and annoint the Patient all over the belly , and in short time the Disease will vanish away .

A Plaister for the same .

Then take the Herbs so fryed , and lay on a Plaister of black wool , and bind it over all the belly , which will help likewise .

The like for a Man .

Take the Marigold that hath black grounds , and use them for a man , as the other in all respects .

TETTER .
A good Medicine to kill a Tetter .

Take Lemmons and distil them rinds and all , and with the water thereof wash the Tetter , and sometimes annoint it with the juice of Ribwort .

TONGUE .
For a sore Tongue .

Seeth five leaved grass in Vinegar , and gargarise therewith to help a sore mouth , tongue or throat .

Of the Tongue .

The swelling of the Tongue is of blood or of phlegme that falleth out of the head :

If it be of a cold phlegme , the tongue and face is alwayes white , and the mouth full of moisture , then rub the tongue with Sirrup or Wine of Pomgranats , and Dates boiled in sweet Wine , of each alike , and purge the Head , and use Barley water boiled with Pruines , Barberries , Cinamon , use this as a cooler . Also preserved Raspices , or any thing made of them is to be used .

THIRST .
To abate excessive thirst .

Take a pottle of fair water , Endive , Succory , Violet leaves and Borage , of each a handful , Lillies half a handful , two Fennel roots , two Parsley roots , and seeth them from a pottle to a quart , and put a little Sugar to it , and drink it as you shall see cause .

Also seeth the leaves of Rosemary in well water , and drink it cold with a little of a Pomgranat .

Also hold Purslain under the tongue .

VEYNES .
To knit Veines .

TAke Frankinsence one pound , Mastick one ounce , Bole Armoniack two ounces , beat all into fine powder , and mingle it with the white of an egge , then spread it on a linnen cloth , and apply it .

To mollifie Veines that be dry and stiff .

Take Oyl of Camomile , and Oyle of Linseed , and mingle it with Capons grease finely tried , mix them together , and this wil open the Veynes .

For straining of a Vein .

Take half an ounce of Coral and beat it fine , and drink it in red Wine morning and evening .

For a broken Vaine in the Stomack to knit it , or for any inward bleeding and casting of bloud , &c.

Take the leaves of Plantane , Shepherds Pouch , of each one handful , of Harts-horn half a handful , of Nettles and Mints , of each of them as much as you can hold betwixt two fingers of Barley , ( the outer skin taken off , ) three spoonfuls , of Yarrow half a handful , and one quarter of an ounce of Cinamon , boil all these in two quarts of fair water till half be consumed , then strain it , and put to the liquor strained as much Sugar as wil make it sweet : let it boil a little againe , then put thereto as much White Wine Vineger as wil make it sharp , and let the Patient take three or four spoonfuls ever in time of thirst ; boil an equal quantity with a black Hen drawne and washed , but not pulled , and then put an equal quantity of the broth and the juice of Mutton half roasted , and boil them between two dishes , until there remain no taste of rawness . And if the Patient cast any more , presently take two spoonfuls of the juice of Mints , one spoonful of White Wine Vineger , and as much soure leaven as two Walnuts , boil them to the consumption of the juices ; then make thereof a slat cake , and strow upon it fine powder of Nutmegs , and apply it hot to the brest , and give the Patient two spoonfuls of the Cordial following about three of the Clock , and between nine and ten at night , and at eight in the morning , and fast one hour and an half before , and two houres after at the least . And give a Suppository made with two Positives of Honey , and one of falt , every day , if the Patient cannot go to stool .

Diacatholicon half an ounce , Consectionum de Hameck halfe an ounce , comixt in a penny pot of White Wine .

Lotian water good for a heat .

A little Cinamon and Ginger and Venice Turpentine made into Pils , and take three every morning .

Ising-glasse and Saffron boiled in a red Cowes milk , and drunk three times for the same .

Church-yard wormes washed and sliced , dried and drunk in Beer five several times or mornings , is good for a sore throat , as the Kings Evil , &c.

VOMIT .
A Vomit for the Green Sicknesse .

Take one handful of Groundsel , and one ounce of Currans , boil them in a quart of Ale , until it come to the quantity of a draught , then strain it , and drink it blood-warm , and fast two hours after it , and when the Patient hath once vomited , drink Posset Ale between every Vomit until it cease .

To stay Vomiting .

Take Mint Water and Carduus Benedictus , of each a pint , bruise two Nutmegs , and let them boil to a pint , and make it sweet with Sugar , and drink it first and last .

Another .

Take Cloves , and boil them in faire water or beer , and put Sugar thereto , and drink it .

A Vomit .

Take an ounce of Green Ginger , as much of Treakle , and as much of Malmsey , put these together , and drink them bloud warm .

UFULA .
For falling of the Vfula .

Roast an egge hard , then cut it long wayes , and take out the yolk , and fill the place full of Cummin seed fine beaten , and lay it to the nape of the neck as hot as may be endured , then take a good quantity of Sage , and boil it in milk , and so drink it warm as can be suffered keeping the head warm .

For a child that is Jaw fallen and Roof fallen . See before in Children , A Water for a sore Mouth , or the falling of the Vfula .

Take Bramble tops , Ivy berries , green Rose leaves , and some Allome , seeth all these in drink , and make thereof a Lotian , and gargarise therewith .

For the falling of the Palate of the Mouth .

Take of Cummin in powder two great handfuls , of white salt four , of the powder of Camomile flowers three , and the powder of three Nutmegs , mingle these together , and put them into a bag of linnen cloth cut round , and then quilt it , and use to lay it on the mould of your head all the day and night , if need so require .

URINE .
To make a mans or womans water run strong from them .

Take of Gromel seed half an ounce , of Cene cleane picked from the stalks , a quarter of an ounce , of Ginger scraped and sliced thin , of Cinnamon scraped and bruised of each one dram , of Damask Pruines the stones taken out seven , of White Wine a pint , put all in the Wine , and cover it close , and stop it with paste , and set that in another pot of hot liquor for the space of one hour or more , that the pot may be hot , then take it forth , and when it is cold strain it , and after put in Sugar to make it toothsome , and then drink it .

For one that cannot hold his Water .

Drink Ne●e a little before Supper , and also for pissing a bed in a cold cause , drink three drams of the powder of Frankinsence in Ale .

An excellent approved Medicine for the hard and slow passage of Vrine in man or woman .

Take two quarts of good Wort , and boil it in a skillet by it self without any Hops , till it come to a pint and a half , then when it is cold take it and put Barm to it till it be ripe drink , and ready to cleanse , then take drink , barm● and all , and boil it againe , and boil in it the quantity of two Nutmegs of Civil Soan , then skim it very clean , and drink thereof at night when you go to bed , and in the morning when you rise ; when it is done make more .

To cleanse the Vreters or Conduits of Vrine , and to open them . See before in Stone .

WATER .
A Water to cure all manner of Wounds and Sores be they never so stinking ; and all manner of Cankers in the nose , 〈◊〉 , throat or elsewhere .

TAke a handful of red Sage , a handful of Cellendine , and as much Woodbind leaves , take a gallon of running water , and put the Herbs into it , and let it boil to a pottle , then strain it , and take the liquor and set it over the fire again , then put thereto a pint of English Honey , and a good handful of Roach Allome finely beaten , a penny worth of graines grosly bruised , and let them hoil all together three or four walmes , and then skim it off with a feather , and when it is cold , put it in an earthen pot or bottle , so as it may be kept close : and for a green wound take of the thinnest of the water , and for an old wound the thickest , the Water first being well shaken together , and after you have well cleansed the old sore with White-Wine , then take fine lint and wet it in the water , and oft times bathe the wound , and with the lint cover the wound , and if there be any holes in the wound , fill them with lint made like a Tent , and so cover the wound with a piece of bladder , the more better to continue your lint with moisture , and dresse your wound twice a day .

To make Barley Water .

Take a penny worth of Barley , a penny worth of Raisons of the Sun , a penny worth of Anniseeds , a half penny worth of Licoras , two quarts or more of water , boil all together till halfe be consumed , then strain it , and when it is cold , drink it , your Licoras must be sliced into small pieces .

To make Doctor Stephens Water .

Take a gallon of good Gascoigne Wine , then take Ginger , Gallingal , Cinnamon , Nutmegs , Graines , Cloves , Mace , Anniseeds , Fennel seeds , Carraway seeds , of each a dram , then take red Mints , red Rose leaves , Garden Time , Pellitory of the wall , Smal Marjerom , Rosemary , Peniroyal , Sage , Wild Time , Camomile , Lavender , Avens , of each one handful , then bruise them all in a Mortar , and beat your Spices small , and then put your Spices and Herbs into your Wine , and let it stand twelve hours , stirring it oftentimes , and then still it in a Limbeck . The first pint is the best , the second is good .

The Vertue of this Water .

It comforteth the spirits , and preserveth greatly the youth of man , it helpeth the inward Diseases coming of cold , it helpeth the shaking of the Palsie , it cureth the distraction of the Sinewes , and helpeth the Tooth ache ; it comforreth the stomack very much , it cureth the Raines of the back , the Canker and cold Dropsie ; it helpeth forth the Stone in the bladder , also it helpeth a stinking breath , and the Conception of a woman that is barren ; a spoonful of this Water to some is sufficient , to others two or three once in ten dayes sufficeth .

A Water for a green Wound .

Take a gallon of fair running water , a pottle of White Wine , of Wormwood , Motherwort , Bramble buds , Hawthorn buds , Basil , Mints , Avens , Egrimony , Bovewort , Wood Bugloss , Woodbind , Plantane , Ribwort , Daisie roots , Betony , Wild Angelica , Sanicle , White Bottles , Scabious and Dandillion , of each one handful , and put them into the Wine and water , and let them boil together till the half be consumed , then strain out all the Herbs , and boil the liquor with a quart of English Honey very softly till it be clean skimmed , then take it from the fire , and when it is cold put it into a glass , and keep it for to wash any green wound , which it will care , although never so dangerous , drinking also at a time three spoonfuls of it .

A Water to heal a Wound .

Take Woodbind leaves and Sage , of each a handful , boil them well together in a little water , and put in a piece of Allome and a little Honey , and wash the wound therewith , laying a little lint to it , and it wil heal it .

An excellent Water to wash any Sore withal , and will be a means to gather skin . Doctor Wheads Water .

Take brown Sage , brown Fennel , Rosemary , Violet leaves , Liverwort , Harts-tongue , Bryar leaves , Plantane leaves , Woodbind leaves , five leaved grasse , Egrimony , Wild Tansie , of each one handful ; take all these Herbs , and boile them in an earthen pot with a pint of White Wine , and three pints of running water till it comes to a quart , then take the Herbs and strain them in a bason , then take as much Allome as three Walnuts , and put it in the water , and let it boil up , then take it , and put it in a bason till it be almost cold , then put in a quarter of a pint of live Honey , and presently put it in bottles , and stop it very close .

To make a cordial Water .

Take of the tender leaves of green Angelica four handfuls , of the like leaves of Carduus Benedictus two handfuls , of the like leaves of Balm and Sage , of each one handful and an halfe ; let all be shred small , Licoras bruised five ounces , the seeds of Angelica two ounces , the seeds of sweet Fennel three ounces , let both be bruised well , the Spices of Aromaticum Rosarum , & Diamoschum Dulce , of each half an ounce , infuse them all in six quarts of good Sack four and twenty hours , then distil them in a Limbeck with a soft fire according to Art , and draw forth of the best water a pottle : whereunto after two dayes put half a pound of the finest Sugar , dissolved in half a pint of good red Rose water in a fair pipkin on the fire , when the Rose-water is hot with the Sugar , then put in your hot water , and let it stand over the fire till it be throughly hot , then take it off , and put it in glasses , and keep it as excellent to comfort the spirits , and against infection , you may draw forth of good smaller water a quart .

A very precious Water made of Cinnamon .

Take one pound of good Cinnamon , and bruise it a little , and lay it a soaking four and twenty hours in four pints or four-pound of Rosewater , a pint and half of Muskadine or white Wine , then put it into a Limbeck glass to distil upon hot ashes , or else in a pot of hot water .

This Water is good against the pain of the Spleen , the pain in the head , the Mother , to provoke Urine , to stay vomiting , to expel all venemous colds . You may take four pints of White Wine , putting to it half a pound of Cinnamon , and use it as aforesaid .

WEN .
A Medicine to put away a Wen or Curnel .

Take black Soap , mixed with unslaked Lime made into powder , lay it to the Wen or Curnel , and by Gods grace it will help .

A Medicine for an unbroken Wen.

Take the crumbs of Barley bread , the bignesse of an egge , and as much White Wine Vinegar as will make it into a soft paste , and spread it upon a cloth , then take an old wooden ladle , and set it against the fire and it will sweat , then take a feather and wipe the sweat off the ladle , and annoint the Wen therewith , then take a plaister of the paste and lay it on the Wen , and dresse it three times a day after the Sun is risen , and before the going down of the same , every time fresh paste , and divers times the ladies sweat . Probatum .

For the drawing and healing of a Wen when it is broken ,

Take a handful of Marigolds blowne , of them that have black in the midst , and half a handful of Rosemary leaves stripped downward , and half a handful of Pellamountain , half a handful of Hysop , half an handful of Valerian , all stripped downward as before , and all these Herbs must be boiled in six ounces of unwasht Butter over a soft fire till the one half be consumed , then strain the Oyntment through a clean cloth , then put the Oyntment over the fire , and put in an ounce of Bee Wax , and hoil it again half a dozen turnes , then put it in a fair pot , and keep it to your use .

WOMAN .
To make a Woman to be soon delivered , the child being dead or alive .

Take a good quantity of the best Amber , and beat it exceeding small to powder , then searse it through a fine piece of Lawne , and so drink it in some broth or caudle , and it will by Gods grace presently help the Patient to be delivered .

To make a Womans Disease to come to its right course .

Take young Southernwood , Betony , Caunapitum , Centory , the roots of Cellendine , St Johns wort , with the stowers , of each of these as big as your thumb , yet put but one root of Cellendine , of White Wine a pint and half , of Raisons of the Sun ( the stones taken out ) half a handful cut in pieces , these boil until a third part be wasted , then strain it , and put to it three and forty blades of Saffron made to powder , of Graines the weight of two pence beaten , then boil it a little again ; and of this drink a draught in the morning fasting , with as much Treakle as a Hasel Nut , and at night a draught without Treakle .

For the green Sickness .

Take fasting every morning of one Cowes milk , one pint hot from the Cow with a few Mints bruised in it , and let the party stirre about after it .

An approved Medicine for the green Sickness or the yellow Jaundies .

Take seven or nine Lice out of a cleane bodies head , and put them into bread and Butter , or Conserves of Roses , or into Ale or Beer , or any other thing you shall think fit , so that the party grieved may eat them all alive , and know not of it for loathing the Medicine .

A Medicine for the Green Sicknesse , and also to scowre the body .

Take thre sticks of a fig tree , and three sticks of a Walnut tree , and a handful of red Sage , and a good handful of Peniroyal , a pound of Raisons of the Sun , stones and all , three Cap Dates , stones and all , bruise them all together , and put them all in a pottle of White Wine , and seeth it from a pottle to a quart , then strain it , and put into the drink o●e ounce of the best Sugar candied , and drink thereof morning and evening : it is good . Probatum .

A Medicine for a woman that is in travel .

Take seven or nine leaves of Dittony , a pretty quantity of Germander , a branch or two of Peniroyal , three Marigolds , a branch or two of Hisop ; take all these and boil them together in a pint of White Wine , or a pint of Ale , and after it is boiled , put into it Sugar and Saffron , and boil it a quarter of an hour more , and give it the Patient to drink warm .

For the after Burthen .

Take one little branch of Motherwort and six blades of Saffron , pound them together , and then put to it six spoonfuls of Ale , and then drink it blood warme all at one draught , and fast after it half an hour .

A good Medicine to provoke the Termes in a Woman .

Take Wormwood and Rue , of each one handful , five or six Pepper Cornes , seeth them all together in a quart of White Wine or Malmsey , strain it , and drink thereof .

Mallows sod in Wine , and drunk is very good .

Also take Sage half an handful , of Cloves , Mace and Saffron , of each half a scruple , stamp them all together , and bind it in a fine cloth , and hang it a night and a day in a pint of good Wine , wringing it oftentimes out into the Wine , then divide it into three parts , and take one part five hours before meat , the second part in the afternoon , and the other part after supper ; but this is to be done in the wane of the Moon , and eat very little .

A Medicine for the Green Sickness .

Take the weight of a French Crowne of Rubarb , of French Wormwood and Egrimony , of each half a handful , steep them over night in a quart of Ale , and slice a Nutmeg and put therein , and so take it three several mornings at three draughts ; and this being done , you must make more , and use it in that sort six mornings more . See before amongst the Vomits for a Vomit for the Greene Sicknesse , which is to be taken before this Medicine .

To procure the red Menstrues .

Take of Clary leaves and of Hisop , of each one handful , of Parsley half a handful , stamp them and straine them , and put part of the juice thereof into an empty eggshel , and put thereto the yolk of an egg only with a little Sugar candied in powder , then stir it , and set it on embers , and when it is through hot , sup it up , and fast after it two hours , and this do three mornings together in the beginning of the Moon , within five dayes of the Change .

To stop the White Menstrues .

Take a pottle of running water , of pure Cinnamon half an ounce , half a Pomgranat Pill , of Knotgrasse halfe an handful , boil these together till the water come to a pint , and thereof make a caudle 〈◊〉 three mornings .

Also 〈◊〉 Sassaparilla six ounces , Pollipodium of the Oak , Cene and Fennel , of each four ounces , of Caraway seeds one ounce , of Licoras scraped and bruised two ounces , Egrimony and Maiden hair of each two handfuls , Liverworn one handful , Scurvigrasse two handfuls , new Beer or Ale three gallons ; these particulars must be stampt to powder , and all put into a bag together with the Scurvigrasse stamped , then hang the bag in the vessel of Ale or Beer , the yeest being first taken away , and so stopped very close that no aire get in , then drink thereof the quantity of a pint two hours before dinner , and so at Supper . It purgeth all humours in the body ; it will not suffer the bloud to putrifie , nor phlegme to have Dominion , nor Melancholy to have exaltation ; it purgeth the wind , it defendeth the stomack , it nourisheth , profiteth and preserveth the Heart , it ingendreth a good colour , it comforteth the sight , it nourisheth the mind , and is good against the Stone .

To stop the red Menstrues .

Take a good handful of Lavender tope and boile them in a quart of Posset drink , till it come to a pint , and drink it off bot with some Sugar , if your please .

For the Green Sicknesse .

Take half an ounce of the powder of steel , as you have it at the Steel-makers , but the Needle makers have the best ; wash it in three or four waters , and dry it , one ounce of Cremer Tartary , two Nutmegs , Licoras the weight of fix pence , make all into fine powder , and mix them ; take every morning the weight of six pence in broth , and fast two hours after , and after this Receipt hath been taken , let the party be purged once or twice .

WOUNDS .
For great Wounds in the head .

Take dry Wormwood or green ( green is the best ) and a new laid egge , shell and all , and beat them together very fine , and make a Salve thereof , and lay it to the place hurt very thick , and let it lye four and twenty houres ; and if the party be much pained , change it , if but a little pained , let it lye four and twenty hours more , and then dresse it with other Salve as need requireth .

A Medicine for any Cut , Wound or Sore .

Take of Rosen and Perrosen of each half a pound , of Olibanum four ounces , of Harts Suet four ounces , of Mastick two ounces , of Mirrh one ounce , of Comfry half an ounce , of White Wax four ounces , let your Rosen , Perrosen , Olibanum , Mastick and Mirrhe be made into fine powder and searsed each by themselves , then take your Suet , and Wax , and dissolve them upon a soft fire , when they be melted , put in all your searsed powders , alwayes stirring them till they be all melted , then have ready a pottle of White-Wine hot in a faire pan , and straine all your stuff through a Canva● cloth into it , then put in two ounces o● good Turpentine , and then your Comfry beaten to fine powder , alwayes stirring it till it be cold , and then make in up in rolls , and keep it for your use . This Oyntment is very good for new Wound and for the Bloody Flux , and the Wind Cholick , being spread upon a cloth , and laid to the Navel . It is called , Flos Vnguentorum , The flower of Oyntments , of which see more at large in Oyntments .

WIND .
To make one long winded .

Take half a pound of Almonds , and lay them in cold water till they blanch of themselves , then beat them very smal in a Mortar , Licoras three ounces , scrape off the bark or rind , and beat it fine in a Mortar , and take as muck Anniseeds , two ounces of Sugar , and beat them small as before , and work them together and use it .

For the avoiding of Wind.

Take the juice of red Fennel , and make a posset of Ale therewith , and drink thereof .

Another to expel Wind.

Take of pure Sugar four ounces , of Rose water as much as will moisten your Sugar , put it in a possnet , then have ready these Spices following , White Pepper , Black Pepper , of each half adram , pure Gallingale sliced and finely minced , Ginger pared and minced fine , of each of these one scruple and a half , pure Turbit white and gummy clean scraped , thin sliced and minced very fine two scruples , skim your Rosewater and Sugar clean as may be , and let them boil on a soft fire , then put in all your Spices , and stir them wel , then take it from the fire , and stir it till it be cold and thick , then put it into a gally pot , and reserve it to your use : of this you may take at a time the quantity of a pennyworth or two pence .

For the Wind of the Stomack .

Take a handful of Tansie , and a handful of Sorrel , and beat them together , and strain them , and make a posset of White Wine , and put in it the juice of the Herbs , and drink it in the morning , and fast after it a while .

WORMES .
For a Ring-worm .

Take a Dog berry , and with the juice thereof rub the Ring-worm , and it will help it .

For the running Worm that eateth the flesh .

Take a handful of Wormwood , and a handful of Herb grace , a handful of Fetherfew , a handful of Vervain , a handful of Herb-Robert , a bandful of Wild Bugloss , boil these Herbs in half a pound of unwasht butter , then strain it through a clean cloth and annoint the place with a feather , and lay upon the wound Oak leaves with the smoothest side next the wound , the leaves must be withered , and so bind up your sores with linnen clothes , dressing it twice a day after the same manner , but remember your herbs bestamped before you boil them in your butter .

To kill the Canker and Worm that eateth the Teeth .

Take an egg that is layed on a thursday , and empty it , and fil it with salt , and so set it on the fire , until it may be made in powder , and rub the Cankered teeth therewith , and it both kills the Canker , and destroyes the worms that eat the Teeth . Probatum .

For Wormes in a Child , to rid them away , if they be almost past Remedy .

Take of Wormwood and of Walnut leaves , of Rue and unset Leeks , of each one handful , and put to an Oxgall , and fry them all over the fire , and lay them on a cloth , and lay them on the childs navel all night ; and that wil help them : and on the morrow , take half a pint of Malmsey , and put into it four or five spoonfuls of Wormwood Water , and as much Mint water , and warm them toger ther and drink it one or two dayes , and this will help without doubt . Probatum .

For the Ring-worm .

Take a handful of Violet leaves , an handful of Columbine leaves , and a handful of Rosemary leaves , stamp all these together , and boil it in a quarter of a pound of unwasht butter , and a little Deer Suet , and when it is half boiled away , strain it , and put it over the fire again , and let it boil two or three turnes , then put it up for your use , and strike a Plaister therewith , and lay it on the Ring-worm , dressing it twice a day , and washing it every two dayes with White Wine .

For the Wormes .

Take Curraline in powder as much as will lye on a groat in new Milk three mornings , three dayes before the Full or New of the Moon . It will help old folks and sucking children ; it is a groat an ounce .

For the Ring worm .

Take black Soap , and almost as much Ginger in powder , and mix them well together , and annoint the place therewith four or five dayes together , and this will cure any Tetter or Ring-worm .

WHITES .
For the Whites .

Take a quarter of a pound of Ising-glasse , and boile it in a pottle of milk to a pint and half , then put to it Nutmeg , Cinnamon and Sugar and red Rose water , and so make it to a Gelly .

WOOD BETONY .
The Vertues of Wood Betony .

It saveth mens bodies by the vertue it hath in it , and by Gods help , for who so beareth this Herb about him , preserveth him from Evil Spirits , and this Herb must be gathered in the Harvest time , early in the morning before Sun rising .

Also he that drinketh of the juice of Betony , it will break the stone , and cast it with the Urine .

Also if it be drunk with hony , it is good against the Dropsie .

Also it is good against the outrage of wicked blood .

Also the juice of Betony mingled with Rose-water put in the ear , amendeth the hearing .

Also the powder of Betony sodden with hony , helpeth them that have the bloody Egestions , and marvellously comforteth the stomack .

Also the leaves of Betony mingled with salt , and make a Plaister thereof , is a great help to green Wounds being layed thereto .

And the leaves of Betony with Rue evenly proportioned , sodden together is good for akings in the eys , and the blood of the Egestions , it putteth away that which annoyeth the Eyes .

Also it draweth away all venom in the body of man .

Also take four handfuls of Betony , and three cupfuls of Red Wine , and seventeen Pepper cornes , and break them smal , and seeth it , and drink it , it purgeth the veins .

Also take an ounce of Betony , and an ounce of Plantane , and drink it with warm water , and it will destroy the Quotidian Feaver .

Also take powder of the root of Betony , and drink it with luke-warm water , it will purge phlegme .

Also take the weight of a Bean of the powder of Betony mingled with honey , it will comfort the stomack , and the digestion .

Also make a Garland of Betony , and lay it about an Adder , and he will kill himself within it .

Also take Betony well warmed by the fire , and then bound to the forehead , it provoketh sleep , and putteth away wicked blood , and destroyeth the heat of the eyes .

Also Betony sodden in Wine , and held in the mouth , helpeth the Tooth ache .

Also Betony sodden in Wine , purgeth the veines , the spleen , and the stomack .

And the juice of Betony mingled with salt , and put into the nostrils purgeth the Evil savour of the nose .

THE KNOWLEDGE AND ORDERING OF WINES .
A true Receipt to fine any piece of Wine Spanish or French .

TAke Isinglass half a pound , and steep it in as much of the hardest French White Wine , let the Wine cover it , and let it stand four and twenty hours , then pull the Isinglasse in pieces , then put a little of the same Wine to it , then let it lye , and three or foure times a day squeeze and break it with your hands 〈◊〉 it come to ●● cleer Jelly , and as it thickens , put more of the same Wine to it , then when it is come to , a perfect cleer Jelly , take a pint or a quart to a Hogshead , and so according to that quantity as you have occasion , overs draw the same piece of Wine that you beat up , three or four gadons , then put in the same quantity of Isinglass into the Can of Wine you everdraw , then stir the Isinglass , and break it very well together into the Wine , then put it up into the same piece of Wine , and beat it with a staffe exceeding well together , then fill it up top full , and so let it lye . And for the French Wine Bung it up very tite and full . Spanish Wine you may bung up or leave open as you please .

To fine any piece of Browne Wine that is quailish and brown , be it Spanish or French .

Take a pint of the same Jelly of Ising-glass , and a quantity of milk , as you shall find the piece of Wine in brownesse , and so put the Ising-glasse and the milk together , and stir it very well , ●llen overdraw the piece of Wine eight gallons , then with a parting staff , stir it two or three blowes , then suddenly put ●● both milk and Ising-glass into the Buty or Hogshead , then 〈◊〉 it up 〈…〉 well , fill it up very full , and this will fine it in a day or two .

For French Wine that comes 〈…〉 the Lees , that is brown and 〈◊〉 .

Take one pound of Alablasted 〈◊〉 sifted , and over draw the Hogshead 〈◊〉 or four gallons , then put this dry dust into the bung of it as it is upon the Lee , then take a staff , and give it si● good strokes , then fill it up rop full , the more you stir it , the better it will be upon the Lee , and nothing will be seen , but grew perfect good , 〈◊〉 longer it dyes the 〈◊〉 it is , and when you see good you may 〈◊〉 it .

How to make any piece of quailish : Spanish Wine fine .

Take halfe a quarter of a pound of 〈◊〉 Starch , and about a quart of 〈◊〉 writing sand , and a pint of Ising glasse , and one handful of 〈◊〉 , and the whites of two eggs , and heat them with a little Brum very well , then over 〈◊〉 the Wine , and put it in all together , and so beat it up all together 〈◊〉 well , and fill it up , and this will make it perfect fine .

To make Wine sweet that stinketh or is 〈◊〉 savory or Musty .

If the fault be in the Cask , you must draw it out into a fresh Cask and Lees , and let none of the old Lees come out of it , therefore draw it not too neer : then thus use him , Take twelve eggs , both whites and yolks , and beat them short , then take of Ginger , Cloves , Orras , Graines , of each two pennyworth , and one pennyworth of Long Pepper , put the eggs into a quart of Damask Rose-water well mingled together , and put it into the Wine then beat the Butt half an hour ; let all the Spices be grostly beaten , then take two grains of Musk , and bruise it well in four spoonfuls of Damask Rose water with the back of a spoon and put that into the Butt , then beat the Butt again gently a quarter of an hear , then take Ambergr●●ce , Manns Christs , of each two graines , and beat them well , and put them among● he Spices , and put all into a beg and tye at saft to the B●ng , and let it hang almost to the bottom two dayes ; then draw it up softly to the middle , and there let it hang two dayes ; then draw it almost to the top , and let 〈…〉 ; then take it out , and roll the Butt a little , and in two dayes broach it , and it will be very 〈◊〉 .

If Cla●tt or 〈…〉 .

First draw him out into fresh Lees , and put into him four or five gallons of the best Allegant , then turne him over twice in the Lees , and let him lye with the Bung upright a week before you broach him ; and it shall have both a good colour and taste .

For Wine of any sort that groweth lang .

Take two penny worth of Roach Allom in powder , and draw your Hogshead four or five gallons , then strew in your powders , and shake it well half an hour , then fill it up , and broach it within three dayes , being well and close stopped .

If White Wine or Sack hath lost its colour .

Take four gallons of skimmed milk , over draw the Hogshead six gallons , then take the yolks of form eggs , beat them , and put them into the milk , and after beat them together , then put them into the Wine , and beat the Wine well , then stop it close , and in five dayes you may broach it .

To keep Wine frish and sound all the year .

You must fill your Vessels once a month or six weeks , fill your Red and Claret with the best Red Wine , I for Red doth preserve the Clarret , as White doth the Malmsey and Bastard , and fit White with White . And so all other Wines with the same ; and those you intend to preserves give them their Lees all in one day , then that night , 〈◊〉 them all upright , and be careful to keep them right . If they 〈…〉 in any 〈◊〉 , they will 〈…〉 and spoil , 〈◊〉 and August are most dangerous to keep the said Wines sweet .

For Sack that hath Flying Lees in it .

Draw it out into a fresh Butt with flesh Lees , and make a good Parel with the whites of eight egges , and beat them with a handful of Bay salt , and put it into the 〈◊〉 , and if it be any whit 〈◊〉 , put thereto two gallons of new milk , and 〈◊〉 the Wine wel , then lay it upright , stop it close , and in two dayes Broach it .

A Note of all kind of Wines that prick with their perfect Remedies .

Imprimis , For every Pipe take half a pound of Whiting to flavour your Wine , Long-Pepper one ounce , Cinnamon half an ounce , the eight●● part of an ounce of Orras , as much Cloves , a little Anniseeds the which must be bearch to powder , and put them into a bag , and hang it in the Wine with a piece of Lead to sink it , two dayes , and then take it out , and see , if it do not change let it hang one day long or , then put four or five , gallons , of Bastard Sirrup , which must be 〈…〉 into it .

How to make Sack white , being otherwise coloured .

Take two pound of white 〈◊〉 and two gallons of milk boiled together the space of two hours , then take it from the fire , & let it be cold , and ●●aff it , and put it into at Butt that is clean and sweet , then beat the Starch and milk together with two handfuls of white Salt , and put into the Butt , and beat it with a staff , and it will fine and white .

To help Claret that is tawny .

Rack it , and take halfe a pound of Turnsil , two gallons of Red Wine , one of Allegant , two ounces of Red-wood small ground , mingle them together , and put them into the Hogshead , and stop it close , and in three dayes it shall have a most perfect colour .

For Sack that 〈◊〉 to be long .

Take three pennyworth of Roath Allome , burn it , then beat it small , then take a p●nt of Burrage water , and wring into it the juice of four Lemmons , then beat the Allom and liquor together , till it be 〈◊〉 , and put it into the Sack and beat the Butt well , and stop it close and in three dayes it shall be perfect .

For Malaga that pricketh .

Overdraw the Pipe two Gallons , then put in the Pipe half a peck of Limestones , and chalk , and three pennyworth of Roach Allome , burn it and strew it in the Pipe with a handful of white Salt , and beat that gently , and this only shal help it .

To give your Muskadine , Malmsey , Sack or Bastard a pleasant sweet taste , and sent , although it be very faulty .

Take a ●●arter of a pound of Coriander seed , Cloves , Nutmegs , of each half an ounce , two pennyworth of Orras , one pennyworth of Callamus , Musk , Manus Christi , of each one grain , beat them all well , and put them into a bag , then put a pint of Rosewater into a dish , upon a Chasingdish of co●●● , and when it is hot , let the outside of the bag drunk it up , then first put into the Butt or Pipe , one gallon of Spanish Cute , and roll it well , then hang the bag into the Pipe , neer to the bottom one day and night , then draw it up towards the middle , and let it hang there two dayes , then draw it within a foot of the top for two dayes more , then take it out , and stop it close , then roll it gently , and in two dayes broach it .

To make good Hyppolgas .

Some make it of Sack ; so me of White Wine , some of Rhemish Wine : Take to every gallon of White or Rhenish Wine two pound of Sugar , the worst is good enough , three ounces of Cinnamon , two ounces of Ginger , one ounce of Lung Pepper , three ounces of Licoras , half a graine of Musk , a half a p●nt of Damask Rose-water two pennyworth of Orras , one pennyworth of Callam●s 〈…〉 of Auni-seeds .

The use and preparative of Hyppocras .

You must beat all the said things like gross Pepper , save the Musk , and Rose-water , which use thus , Take the Musk , and with the back of a silver spoon , bruise it in a little of the Rose water , then mingle it with the rost of the Rose-water and shake it well together , then if you will , you may boile the Spices with two gallons of the same Wine you purpose to make it of , and when it is cold , strain it into the 〈◊〉 of your Wine , and boile it 〈◊〉 an 〈◊〉 , ever stirring it , then after put in your Rose-water and Must when it is bloud warm , then stop it close , and roll it well together , then take Raisons of the Sun and Figs , of each half a 〈◊〉 put them 〈…〉 , and hang it in them do●e of the Butt till the Wine be out , and as the Wine shrinketh ; let that bag downe . Or you may put the same into the Hippocras bag , and hang at aforesaid , then put the Rose-water and 〈◊〉 by it self into that Wine , and roll it gently , and this is the easier and quicker way , but the other will be sooner and readier to broach .

Note that if it should want of pleasantnesse put to every gallon a pint of Spanish Cute , and that will help it , and make it perfect .

The Knowledge and Choice of Wines , with their Marks of their Gountries .
Muskadine .

See that your Muskadine be sweet and strong and of colour like Amber as 〈◊〉 .

〈◊〉 and Bastard .

See that your Malansey be perfect and pleasant , at the first well 〈◊〉 , swo●● , fine , quick and strong . But let your Bastard be only quick and 〈◊〉 .

White Wine .

Must be fair and short , and though that want colour , if it be quick and not full , it is not to be refused , for it is easily helped .

Clarret .

See that your Clarret be very well coloured , fair , fine and 〈◊〉 , for if they be long at the first , meddle not with them , for they will not hold for burnings .

Red Wine .

Your Red Wine you must use as you do your White and Clarret .

Sh●rry Sacks .

〈…〉 are white at the first , and you 〈…〉 them by their work upon their B●ng , where you shall see the picture of a Cock burned , and the longer they lye , the better they are .

Graves Wine .

Great Royst out ●● the best take of them to Mich 〈…〉 Potty Royston is the next , take of 〈…〉 , the Cask is hooped with half Hoops , and the mark of the Bung is like three O's , with a stroak through the middle , the first being greater then the other two , having a little 〈…〉 the top to the middle , 〈…〉 three Daimonds .

Spain .

In Spain there is Bastard , Sacks , Hollocks and Spanish Cute , that is the best to keep for all the year .

Gascoyne Wine .

There goeth four Hogsheads to the Tun , and every Hogshead is sixty and three gallons , and observe how 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the Gallon 〈…〉 , and so 〈◊〉 pound the 〈◊〉 is worth .

Wines of 〈◊〉 ,

Are good for all the your , and they are Red , White and 〈◊〉 , you shall know them by their round half 〈◊〉 and the Wines do grow in 〈…〉 Country , and therefore the stronger and sounder .

Wines of 〈…〉

Take no Clarret nor White , the Red is only good , and will not fail ; for your Red is of a sontrary nature to White and Claret , you shall surely know them by their Marks , they have Willow hoops , and the 〈◊〉 i● marked with three O's , and a stroak through the middle .

Rave Wines .

They 〈…〉 of Wines Sack is the 〈…〉 year , and they are full gage , and the Bung is marked with G having a little ●roak thorow the head , being burnt in .

Wines Gatierel .

It is over against Bourdeux , of which take none except it be a very dry year , they have Willow hoops , and quarter barred and they be faint and weak .

Boynin Wines the best for all the year .

They are entraordinary for all the year ; you shall know it by the taste , for in sharp and tart , ready to edg the teeth , and they be three Punchons to a Tun , and are full gage ; and Malmsey and Candy Cute very good is made there .

Wines of Steave .

Then have you Wines of Steave , very good Muskadine , and that Vessel is not like the other , for they are longer greater and broade , and more Gage by three at four C●●tornes .

The Countries of Rhenish Wines .

There is a place called Boallefficer , that is the worst Wine , you shall know it by the Fat , for it is double barred over the head , and twenty six gallons make a Lyne .

Wines of Krab 〈◊〉 .

That is better then the former , and they be in certain stripes and Cren●● , and they be three po●tles & two gallons , and that is called Vage , and nine gallons are a Lyne .

Rhenish Wine .

There is Rhenish Wine of Barba Muske , and that is the best , and is fingle barred in the fat , with a broad bar ; they be full gage , and the Bars for the most part are marked at the edges , with five figures of ● , and a stroak through them neer the bottom .

If Rhenish Wine fail and grow faint , take a pound of Brimstone , melt it in a pint of Damask Kosewater , then dip●innen cloaths in it , and burn it in an empty vessel , then Rack your tainted Wine into the vessel so prepared , then take one ounce of Coriander seeds , Call●mus , Benjamin , Storax , Damask powder , of each three pennyworth , beat them all , and put them in a bag , and hang them four dayes in the Fat , and beat the Wine , and roll and stop it close , and at four days end , it will be perfect .

To shift Wines , and rid away your Lugs .

If you have any Lugs of White Wine , 〈◊〉 or Sack , that will not sell , take in two Butts of pleasant Malmsey , which you may make three with your Lugs , and the Malmsey will be pleasant and good .

Batew Wines .

They are in very long Pipes , and very hard , they are not very good to keep all the year , yet good for present sale , they want two Cisterns and a half of Gage .

Wines of Angway .

The most part of it is in Pipes , and that is very good Wine , and strong , and lacketh very little of Gage , and is quarter burred .

Wines of Orbious and 〈◊〉 .

Four Hogsheads make a Tun , they be good for half the year , they have half hoops , and one broad bar at the head , with foun pins on either side towards the end of the bar , thus .

〈…〉 Wines .

It will be sick most part of the Summer , and topeth long , when it so thangeth , keep him close from vent , and fill him over , then stop him close , and ●●rne him over in his Lees two or three times and it will amend him .

Note that all such Wines that are so hooped with half hoops ; grow in the dryest and highest Countries and are the best and soundest , and those with the Willow hoops grow in the West Countries , and the smallest are unsound .

A Remedy for shifted Wines .

To every Butt take two gallons of Red Wine , for that will preserve the Malmsey as well as Cute doth the Bastard , and 〈…〉 shall save the more . Or in stead of the Red , take three or four 〈◊〉 or Cure , if it be Spanish Cure , one 〈◊〉 it as good , and will go further then three of Cundy Chee , so that you pot into the But● two gallons of Red Wine , and one gallon of Spanish Cute , you shall make it perfect ; if it be not pleasant enough , you must put in the more Cure .

How is make or divide Malmsey●

If you have three Butts of Malmsey you may make four , of two you may make three , of one you may make one and a half with such Lugs as you have of Clarrer , White W●● or Slick that is old , with two gallons of Spanish Cute to every Butt , and so you may rid away your Lugs and old Seeks : and the Art followeth that must be used .

Take to every Butt six eggs , both yolks and whites , and one handful of Bay salt , beat them well to other mixing therewith a pint of old Seek , and put them all together . If it want colour , then take two gall●●● of Red Wine , and a ●●arter of a pound of Coriander seeds heaten very small , 〈◊〉 them well mingled together 〈◊〉 the Butt , then give six or eight stroaks 〈◊〉 and stop it close , and in three or four days broach him .

To ●●●ke Muska●ine .

Take a pleasant Butt of Malmsey called Ratnew , and draw it half out , and fill it up within four or five gallons with fat Bastard , then Parrel it with six yolks of eggs , and one handful of Bay salt , and a pint of Conduit water , beat them well together , and then put them into the Butt , and if the colour be too deep or too high , th●n take three gallons of skimmed milk , and eight whites of eggs , and mingle them well together with the milk , and put them into the Butt and they will mood it ; and for the p●●asant taste thereof , take four penny-worth of Sugar , Long Pepper and Cloves , of each two pennyworth , bruise them , and put them all in 〈◊〉 the Butt , then heat the Butt 〈…〉 and , stop it close , after lay it up three dayes , and then you may broach it . Or you may put the Spices into a little bag and sink it with a piece of lead into the Butt .

For Allegant that growes hard and faint .

First draw it into fresh Lees , then take three gallons of stone Honey well clarified , scum it well , and let stand till it be cold , then take four yolks of Eggs , a pint of Rose-water , and one ounce of Lemmon● , beat them well together with the honey , and then put them into the Pipe , and then roll or beat the Pipe half an hour and then stop it close , and three dayes after you may broach it .

If Bastard prick .

Draw him presently from his Lees , if he have any , and put the Wine into a Muskadine Butt , to the Lees of M●knsey , and then put to the Bastard three or four Gallons of the best wort of the first tap , but let it be cold before you put it in , then take two handfuls of Fordy Almonds , blaneh and bruise them , and mingle them with a gallon of Cute and put them into the Bastard , and roll it well for half an hour , and lot wo dayes , you may broach it , and it will be perfect good .

A Parrel to the same Basturd .

First Parrel him with the whites of eight new laid Eggs , beat them wel with a handful 〈…〉 , and a pint of the same Bastard , and put them into the Bastard then beat it an hour with a parting staff , then-take one pennyworth of Allome , and burn it , and mingle it with a pint of running water , and put it into the Pipe , and then give it a stroak more , and roll it well , and a dozen upon the Bung , stop him close , and broach him , if you have occasion two hours after .

To make Tyre that is excellent .

Take a good Butt of Malmsey , and overdraw him one quarter , and then fill him with fat Bal●ard , and two gallons of Cute , then Parrel him as you did the Malmsey with the same things and after the same manner , and ●o beat him , and keep him close ; and in two or three dayes you may broach him .

To make Muskadine of Jane .

Take a Burt of Jane or good Malmsey and fill him up with sat Bastard and Parcel him as you did the Malmsey , and beat him well one hour 〈◊〉 he be fine .

A Parrel for the Muskadine .

When it comes to be fine , within four hours after , take six new laid eggs , beat them shels and all with one handful of Bay salt , put to them a quart of old Sack , one handful of white Sugar candy beaten small , then beat them all together very well , then overdraw the Butt eight or ten gallons , then bear the Butt an hour , then put in the Parrel , and then bear him again gently half an hour , and stop him close , and broach him within twenty four hours .

A Parrel for Malmsey .

It must be Parrel'd as your Muskadine , saving only you must take yolks in stead of Whites , or also use them all 〈◊〉 alike .

For 〈…〉

Overdraw him one 〈…〉 fill him up with pleasant sat Bast and 〈…〉 gallons of R●d 〈…〉 two gallons of 〈…〉 it wel , and it shal help it presently .

For Bastard that drinketh hard .

You must put in it three or four gallons of running water , and as much skimmed milk , then beat them wel , and give him a Parrel of the yolks of six eggs , with a pint of water , and put it into the Wine and beat the Butt well half an hour , and when he is fine , you shall rack him into a cleer Pipe , and put into him two gallons of Honey water , and stop him close and roll him , and within two dayes broach him .

To make a Pipe of Ossey .

Take a Pipe of Eager Bastard , then take a Butt of smal Sack , but first you must roll the Pipe of Bastard , and dra●● him half into another Pipe , then take your small Butt of Sack , fill up your Bastard therewith within ten or twelve inches ; if your Bastard be but small , take the lesse Sack , for the Ossey must drink somewhat fat ; then to take away the eagernesse which is a principal thing , take five gallons of new milk , and two gallons of water , and that shall make it white and well coloured , and wel in drinking , and then you must beat it , or else it wil faint in the Pipe ; then take half an ounce of Orris , and two ounces of Cloves , and beat them smal , and bang them in a bag three dayes in the midst of the Pipe . and that shal give it a right sent and taste , and at three dayes end with-draw him from his Bastard Lees to good Sack Lees , and parrel him thus ; Take twelve whites of eggs , and a handful of White Salt well beaten together , with a gallon of White Wine , which is in the Trace , then put it into the Butt with your beating staff and fill him up , and let him lye til he shew fine , and then it wil seem for Ossey , which is excellent . Or with the two Pipes you may make or draw , mingled together , four Butts of exceeding good Malmsey .

To shift Wines and Malmseyes , and put off your ill Wines .

If you have two principal good Butts of Malmseyes , you may make two and a half , with eight gallons of pleasant fat Bastard , and with the Lugs you have of Clarret . White and Sack , and if you put a gallon of Red Wine to every Butt it will do well , and you shall have the more Cute ; or you may use Cute , ( two gallons of Spainsh Cute wil go further then five of Candy Cute ; but Candy Cute is more natural for Malmesey then the other ) then Parrel him with eight whites of eggs and a handful of salt beaten together , then put them into the Wine , and beat the Butt half an hour , and stop him very close , and in two dayes you may broach him .

A pleasant Sent for Red Wine .

Take two ounces of Brimstone , half an ounce of Callamus , mix them together with half a pint of Burrage water , melt the Brimstone into a pan , and let the rest be with it therein , then put in so many Cloves as wil soak it up , and burne the Cloves in the Cask , throw away the ashes , then your Wine being rackt put into it a pint of Damask Rose-water , then roll it wel half an hour ; stop it close , and let it lye two dayes , then broach it . This shal give it or any other Gascoin Wine a most pleasant sent and taste .

For to make Match .

Take one pound of Brimstone , half a pound of Coriander seeds . Anniseeds two ounces , of Cloves and Nutmegs one peniworth , Orris one penniworth , one penniworth of Cammomile , grate them , and beat all these together . Also for parrelling a Hogshead of White Wine , take two gallons of milk , and the whites of four eggs , and a handful of Bay salt , these being well parrelled , and put into the Hogshead , will do the work .

Also if you have a Butt of Sack that doth begin to be long , take two penny-worth of Roach Allom , burne it , then beat it smal with the whites of six eggs and one handful of Bay salt , if it begin to boile , give it the Parrel aforesaid .

Also if you have a Pipe of Malaga that pricketh , over-draw it ten gallons , and put in Chalk , in this manner you may help it away : Roll it well , and put therein two gallons of Stone-Honey clarified and beaten , with a quart of Conduit water , and that shall fine the Wine again , and in two dayes close stopped it shal be perfect .

For Bastard that pricketh .

First draw it out into a fresh Pipt , and fresh Lees , then take three gallons of the best Stone Honey , clarifie it , and beat it with a quart of the same Bastard , then take a peck of Frumety well boiled , as for pottage , then mingle the Honey , and beat it together , then put it into the bag , and let the bag be long , that it may reach almost to the bottom , then put into another little bag , one pennyworth of Anniseeds , of Coriander seeds and Licoras , of each two penniworth , bruise them well , and put them into the little bag , then line him to the side of the other Bag , and sink them , and put into the Pipe a branch of Rosemary , then stop it close , and at two dayes end draw it up to the middle , and there let it hang two dayes , then leisurely take it out , and stop it close , and in one day after broach it .

PERFUMES .
The Kings Perfume boiled .

TAke six spoonfuls of Rose water , and as much Ambergreece as weigheth two Barly Cornes , as much Civet in weight , as much Sugar as weigheth two pence beaten in fine powder . All these boiled together in a Persuming pan , is an excellent Perfume .

The Queens Perfume .

Take four spoonfuls of Spike water , and four spoonfuls of Damask water , thirt , Cloves , and eight Bay leaves shred as much Sugar as weigheth two pence , All these boiled make a good Perfume .

To keep your house apt to take Perfumes , and to take away grosse Ai●es .

Take Cypress wood , or Juniper in chips , and throw them on a fair pan of coales , deck your house with flowers , and brush and Iprinkle it with vin●gar and Rose water , and keep your windows and doors close till the house be perfumed , and then set up your Perfumes .

King Edwards Perfume to make your house smell like R●semary .

Take three spoonful● of perfect Rosemary , and as much Sugar as halt a Walnut beaten in small powder . All these boiled together in the Perfuming pan upon hot embers with a few coles , is a very sweet Perfume .

Such Herbs as are good for Perfumes .

Sweet Basil dryed in the Sun , Sweet Marjerom , young red Mints , the Pills of Lemmons dryed and powdered . All these are good for Perfumes , every one will smell severally .

A sweet Perfume to burn .

Take Benjamin three ounces , Labdanum one ounce , Ambergreece three ounces , Civet one ounce , mingle all these together with Gumdragagant , and roll it , and make it three square with Fusses dissolved in Rosewater , mingle with the same .

Another Perfume to boil and burn .

Take Benjamin and Storax of each an ounce , Labdanum and Fusses , of each an ounce , and half a dram of Civet : to be burnt , beat them in a white Mortar ; and to boil ; put them in Rosewater . It is also a good Perfume for Gloves .

A fine and sweet Oyl .

Take Musk twelve graines , Civet six graines , Ambergreece eight grains , Benjamin six graines , a few Cloves , Storax , Callamint three grains . Grind all these together with Oyl of Sweet Almonds . First wash your Gloves with Fusses dissolved a day in Damask water .

A Perfume for Gloves .

Take your Gloves , and wash them well in Damask water , then stretch them fair and softly , and lay them in a fair linnen cloth or sheet folded eight folds , that the Rosewater may dry in by leisure . Then take Oyl of Sweet Almonds upon a store , and with your hands annoint your gloves , and rub them well over , and stretch them forth by little and little , and before they be throughly dryed take the powder of Sanders mixed with a little Ambergreece , and strow the powder finely fearced upon them , and let them lye in a box in a sheet of white paper .

Another Perfume for Gloves .

Take your Gloves or any other leather , and wash them well in Rose or Damask water , then wring them out of the water , and dry them . Do so three or four times , then take Gumdragagant , & steep it in fine Damask water all night and so strain it , and mingle it with a quarter of an ounce of Ambergreece , and as much fine Musk. First , grind your Ambergreece with the Oyle of Trobyn , and then mix all together , within and without , and lay a paper betwixt the Gloves , Glove by Glove , and dry them under a feather bed .

A Perfume in Powder .

Take Ireos , Storax , Callamint , Lignum Aloes , Laudanum , graines or seeds of Juniper , as much of each sort as you will , beat together as much of one sort as of another . Cast the Perfumes into the fire , and then you shall see whether it wil smell well or not .

To make an Oyl Perfume for Gloves that shall never out .

Take Benjamin two ounces , of Storax and Calamint of each an ounce , the powder of Benjamin and Storax must be finely beaten by themselves ; that done , take a pound of sweet Almonds , and mingle it with the Storax and Benjamin upon a Marble stone , and then put it into an earthen p●t with mo●e Oyle ; then put in your gloves powdered , and so let it stand very close covered . And when you will perfume a paire of Gloves , take a little fair water in a spoon , and wipe your Gloves very fine with it . Take another spoon , and dip it in your Oyl , and rub it on your Gloves , and let them dry● this is excellent .

Perfumes sweet and good .

Take Gumdragagant , and lay it in Rose-water , until it be dissolved and liquid , then powder the things hereafter written , Take Laudanum an ounce , Benjamin an ounce , Lignum Aloes a quarter of an ounce , Coles of Willowes twō ounces and half , beat all these together , and make paste of it with the Gum , and make as many balls or cloves as you will , then dry it in the shadow .

A Receipt to make a Perfume to preserve mankind from the Infection of the Plague● and also to burn in Chambers , Chests , and Presses for preserving of clothes , bedding and hangings .

Take pure old Juniper , shave it thin as may be , one ounce , of the flower or herb of Saint Johns wort half an ounce , of the Gums of Olibanum , Mastick , and pure chosen Mirrhe , of each one ounce , your Gums grind great , your Saint Johns wort hack it small , your shavings of Juniper in like sort , then mix them all together , and put them in so me convenient vessel ; then add thereunto pure Venice Turpentine , as much as will make it like a piece of paste , then use it at your pleasure , taking the quantity of halfe a Nutmeg at a time , and burn it on a tile stone in your Chamber when you go to bed , and in the morning when you rise .

A Receipt for a Perfume .

Take Musk , Ambergreece , and Civet , of each a quarter of an ounce , of Orange flowers one ounce , grind all these things very smal on a stone , then mingle them well together with half a● ounce of Oyl of Beanes , and for want thereof , one ounce of sweet Almonds , and then apply it to the leather or other use you will put it to .

FINIS .