The true preserver and restorer of health being a choice collection of select and experienced remedies for all distempers incident to men, women, and children : selected from and experienced by the most famous physicians and chyrurgeons in Europe : together with Excellent directions for cookery ... : with the description of an ingenious and useful engin for dressing of meat and for distilling th[e] choicest cordial waters with-out wood coals, candle or oyl : published for the publick good / by G. Hartman.

CHAP. I. Of Choice and Experimented Remedies in all affects of the Breast and Lungs , as Consumption , Phthisic , Asthma , shortness of Breath , streightness of Breast , Coughs , spitting of Bloud . &c.

A very excellent Pectoral Syrup against a Consumption , ordered by a Phisitian for a great Lady .

TAke Ceterach , Maidenhair , Coltsfoot , Aniseeds , Liquorice , of each one ounce ; Scolopender , Lungwort , Knotgrass , of each one handful ; Root of Elecampane , half an ounce thirty large Raisins of the Sun slit and stoned , fifteen Figs cut small , two Radishes cut small , shred Herbs small , and bruise the Roots and Seeds ; put them all in a large Pipkin , and pour thereon five quarts of Springwater , let it boyl gently upon a moderate fire , until two quarts of the water be consumed , then strain it : To the strained liquour put two pound and half of double refined Sugar , clarifie it with whites of Eggs , and boyl it to the consistence of a Syrup ; whereof take one spoonful at a time , by it self , three or four times a day , in the Morning fasting , before Dinner , at four in the Afternoon , and at Night going to Bed ; let it run easily down your Throat ; you may take of it also at any time in the Night when there is occasion .

The Description of an Excellent Pectoral Decoction against Consumption , Colds , Coughs , Asthma's , &c.

TAke Paulsbittanny , Maidenhair , white Horhound , of each two handfuls ; Root of Elecampane , Liquorice , Florence Orris , of each two ounces ; Flowers of Borage , Bugloss , Roses , red Poppies , of each one handful , Coltsfoot half a handful , Nettleseed , Carduusseed , Aniseed , sweet Fennelseed , of each half an ounce ; Calamus Aromaticus , Lignum Vita , China Root , of each one ounce ; Cinamon Galingal , Cardamums , Cloves , of each three ounces . Boyl all in ten quarts of water to six quarts , then strain it , and put into it three pound of refined Sugar ; drink it warm four ounces at a time three times a day .

Decoction for the Lungs .

TAke Maidenhair two handfuls , Hysop , Pennyroyal , of each half a handful , Roots of Florence Orris three drams , Elecampane one dram and half , Liquorice scraped and bruised , half an ounce , large Figs one ounce and half ; cut the Herbs , and bruise the Roots , and boyl it in two quarts of Fountain-water to a quart , then strain it , & put to it one ounce tinckture of Safron ; then sweeten it with Sugarcandy or Loaf-sugar ; and take six spoonfuls of it warm three or four times a day .

The Tincture of Safron you may make presently , by putting half an ounce of Safron into a Bottel or Phiol , and then pouring upon it half a Pint of good Brandy ; ( if you have not Rectified Spirit of Wine ) set the Bottel in a warm place , and shake it some times , and the Brandy will extract the Tincture out of the Safron , and leave it as white as straw which then hath no more vertue .

Another most Excellent Pectoral Decoction or Drink .

TAke half an ounce of French Barly , boyl it in two quarts of Fountain-water for a quarter of an hour ; then put into it Raisins of the Sun stoned six drams ; Jujubes , Sebesstens , of each twelve in number ; fat Figs , Dates stoned , of each six in number , all cut small ; let all these boyl with the Barly another quarter of an hour ; then put to them Lungwort , Scabious , of each one handful , Hysop , Politrice , Flowers of Coltsfoot , of each one pugil ; ( that is , as many as you can hold between two fingers and your thumb ) Liquorice scraped and bruised two drams ; let them boyl all together a little more than a quarter of an hour ; then strain it when it is half cold .

It is an excellent Pectoral , curing Obstructions , and most other Diseases of the Breast and Lungs , as Coughs , Asthma's , or shortness of Breath , Phthisicks , hoarsness , &c. The Patient may take about half a pint of it warm , Morning and Evening

Doctor Hornick his Excellent Pectoral Water against a Consumption .

TAke the Liver of a Calf , and the Lungs of a Fox , the herb Lungwort , Liverwort , Sage , Rue , Hysop , of each one handful ; Elecampane , the Root of Flag , of each half an ounce ; Aniseeds , Carrawayseeds , sweet Fennel-seeds , of each half an ounce ; flowers of Borage , of Bugloss , of each two drams : Cut them all very small , then infuse them for twenty four good hours in two quarts of good old Mallago , and Scabious , and Garduus-water , of each four ounces ; Hysop-water two ounces , then distil it , and sweeten it with Sugarcandy ; drink a little Glassful thereof two or three times a day .

This Water is much recommended against a Consumption ; It comforts and strengthens the Lungs and Liver ; facilitates Expectoration , attenuates the tough and thick Phlegm , expells wind out of the Stomach and Bowels , and opens the obstruction of the Lungs and Liver .

Another Pectoral Water distilled .

TAke Scabious , Paulsbittany , of each two handfuls , Maidenhair , Sage , Hysop , Horhound , Liverwort , of each one handful ; Flowers of Borage and Bugloss , of each one handful , Elecampane , Florence Orris , Roots of Parslee , of each half an ounce ; Aniseeds , sweet Fennelseed , Nettleseed , Cinamon , Safron , of each half a dram ; Cut the Herbs , and bruise the Seeds and put them all into a fit Vessel , and pour upon them three quarts of good old Wine ; stop the Vessel close , and let it stand to infuse for a week , then distil it , to the water distill'd add Sugar-candy , Spanish Juice of Liquorice one ounce , Salt of Tartar six drams , drink thereof two or three times a day one ounce at a time .

This is recommended as the greatest and best Pectoral : It not only opens all obstructions of Lungs . helps Colds , Coughs , Asthma's , spitting of Bloud and Matter , but also gives ease in all pains of the Stone .

Dr. Scroderus his Asthmatick Water against Phthisick , shortness of Breath , It comforts a weak and cold Stomach , and expells Wind , and helps fainting Fits .

TAke Coltsfoot , Sage , Marjoram , Hysop , white Horhound , of each half a handful ; Roots of Elecampane , of Jentian , of each three drams ; Cloves , Ginger , Cardamoms , of each two drams and half ; Florence Orris , Polipod of the Oak , Liquorice , Jujubes , Sebenstens , Currants , sweet Almonds , of each three drams ; Squils dry'd half a dram , of seeds of Nettles , Fennel and Basil , of each three drams ; four soft Figs cut small ; bruise all the Roots and Seeds , and shred the herbs , put them all into a Vessel , and pour thereon two quarts of Sack , three Pints of Nants Brandy , one ounce of Honey ; stop the Vessel close , and let them stand to digest for ten days , then distil it , sweeten the distilled Water with the best refined Sugar to your taste , and drink thereof one ounce at a time , two or three times a day .

Dr. Salmon his Pectoral Wine .

TAke Rhenish Wine two quarts , Salt of Tartar , Aniseeds , Corianderseeds , Carraways , of each one ounce ; bruise them all , and digest them into the Wine for ten days , then strain it ; To the strained liquor add Spanish Juice of Liquorice four ounces ; dissolve it in the Wine by the warmth of a Balneum ; or put it into a Coffy-pot and close it well , and set it in warm water ; and being well-setled , pour off the clear Liquor , and keep it for use .

Salmon recommends this as an admirable Pectoral , curing most Diseases of the Breast and Lungs ; as the inveterate Cough , Asthma , Phthisick , Inflamation or Impostume of the Lungs , with a shortness of Breath , pains of the Side and Stomach , and obstructions of both Liver and Spleen .

A most Excellent Pectoral Syrup against Asthma , Consumption , of a famous Physician .

TAke French Barly two ounces , Roots of Fennel , of Elecampane , of Liquorice , of Smallage , of Butterburr ; Raisins of the Sun stoned , of each one ounce and half , twelve Dates ; Jujubes and Sebestens , of each thirty ; Leaves of Coltsfoot , of Lungwort ; the tops of Hysop , of white Horhound , Maidenhair , of each one handful ; Aniseeds , Cottonseed , of each half an ounce ; flowers of Coltsfoot , of Butcher-Broom , of each half a handful .

The way of making this Syrup , is thus ; boyl the Barly in nine quarts of water for half an hour , then put in the Roots of Butterburr , of Smallage , of Elecampane and Fennel , all well cleaned and cut small ; let them boyl also for half an hour , then put in the Dates , Jujubes , Sebenstens and Raisins all cut small , then let them boyl with the Eest for a quarter of an hour , then put in the herbs cut small , which boyl also for a quarter of an hour longer ; then put in the Liquorice and the Seeds bruised , and the Maiden-hair , and the Flowers ; and having boyled only five or six wallops , take the Decoction off from the fire ; and when it is half cold strain it , then put in five pound of double refined Sugar ; and having clarified it with the white of an Egg , boyl it to the consistence of a Syrup , with a very slow fire ; then being cold , you may aromatise it with six drops of Oyl of Aniseeds , and two drops of Oyl of Cinamon mixt with about an ounce and half of fine Sugar in fine powder .

This Syrop is good to cut and expectorate the cold and tough Phlegm of the Lungs , and of all those parts which serve for respiration ; It giveth chiefly great ease and relief to those that are troubled with Asthma's , Phthisick , and shortness of Breath , with old and inveterate Coughs ; for it opens the Pipes , and brings away the Phlegm which stopped them . One may call it the Palsom of the Lungs , and chiefly of those of aged Persons ; one may take a spoonful of it at any time in the night , and in the day-time ; some distance before and after meals , and so continue the use thereof , or begin again according as you see it needful .

Another Excellent Syrup for those that spit Bloud , experienced by Squire Boil .

TAke Comfry Roots six ounces , leaves of Plantine two handfuls ; beat them well together in a stone Mortar , then press out the Juice , which strain through a linnen cloth ; let it settle , then boyl it up to a Syrup , and clarifie it with the white of an Egg.

Take a spoonful of this Syrup several times a day , and at any time in the night . If you will use this Syrup presently , you may only use equal parts of the Juice and Sugar ; but if you would keep it all the year long , you must take two parts of Sugar to one of Juice .

Another Remedy for spitting of Bloud .

TAke Leaves of Coltsfoot , half a handful , shred it very small , then fry it with a little Bacon ; then put to it the yolk of an Egg , and stir it well together ; eat it in the morning fasting ; continue this for some time .

A Broth with Chinaroot for a Consumption used by a great Lady .

TAke Chinaroots thin sliced two ounces , white and red Sanders , of each three drams , put them into a large Pipkin , and pour upon it four quarts of fair water ; cover it close , and let it stand to infuse in a warm place , or in hot water for twenty four hours ; then put to it a good Pullet , or two Chickens ; let it boyl , and scum it well ; then put into it two handfuls of five-leaved-grass , Maidenhair and Hartstongue , of each half a handful ; twenty Dates cut small , a little Mace , with the under-crust of a Manchet ; let all these boyl together until two quarts be consumed ; then take out the Pullets or Chickens , and stamp them in a clean stone Mortar , then put it in the Broth again and let it boyl for half an hour longer , then strain it , and press out all the Broth from the Pullet : If you please you may sweeten it with Sugarcandy .

Drink of this Broth warm early in the Morning , and sleep after it if you can , and another draught at four in the Afternoon , and when you go to rest ,

Another Broth for a Consumption .

TAke Conserves of Roses one ounce , Conserves of Borage and Buglos-flowers , of each half an ounce ; Pine Apple-kernels , and Pistacios , of each half an ounce , yellow Amber in powder two drams ; beat and mix them very well in a stone Mortar , then take a Pullet and put all these Ingredients in the Belly of it , then sow it up clo●e , and boyl it in three quarts of water ; when it hath boyled one hour , put into it Egrimony , Endive , Succory , Sparrowgrass-roots , Fennel-roots , Caper-roots , and Raisins of the Sun stoned , of each one handful ; let it not boyl until the Pullet be pretty tender , then take it out and beat it in a stone Mortar , then put it into the liquor again , and let it only boyl five or six wallops , then strain it , and press out all the substance of the Pullet , then put to the Broth a little red Rosewater , and half a pint of white Wine .

Drink of this Broth warm in the Morning in your Bed , and sleep after it if you can , drink another draught of it in the Afternoon , and at Night going to Bed .

Another restoring Broth against a Consumption .

TAke two or three Marrowbones of on Ox , break them , and boyl them in four quarts of water until two quarts be consumed ; then strain the liquor and let it cool ; then put it in a Pipkin with a young Cock , and a Knuckle of Veal , with the under-crust of a Manchet , two ounces of Raisins stoned , six Dates cut small , and a little mace : let all boyl togerher with a gentle fire until half be consumed , then strain it ; make an Emulsion with a few Pistacios with some of this Broth ; then put this Emulscion to the rest of the Broth , and drink thereof warm three times a day , and so continue for some time .

Another restoring Broth for sick , and convalescent Persons , by Sir K. Digby .

TAke two spoonfuls of Frenchbarly , scall'd it in two waters , throw away the waters , put the Barly into a Pipkin with a Crag-end of a Neck of Mutton , and a Knuckle of Veal ; pour thereon a sufficient quantity of fair water , and let it boyl , scumming it well , when it hath boyled one hour put into it a Pullet , and let it boyl an hour longer , then put in a large quantity of Sorrel , Lettuce , Purslain , Borage and Buglos , and boyl an hour more , three hours in all : Before you put in the Herbs , season the Broth with Salt , a little Pepper and Cloves , then strain out the Broth , and drink it warm .

Another restorative Broth for weak and consuming Bodies .

TAke of the best Chinaroot thin-sliced half an ounce , infuse it twenty four hours in a Pottel of Springwater , in a Vessel close stopp'd , and set in hot water ; then put therein a small Chicken , or a little piece of a Neck of Veal , boyl it gently , and put into it a Succory-root scrapt and pitthed ; leaves of Agrimony , Buglos , Ceterach and Endive , of each one handful ; Hartshorn two drams , with a Crust white Bread ; boyl it to the consumption of half the liquor ; then strain it , and being sweetened to your taste with fine Sugar or Sugarcandy , drink off warm early in the Morning , and about four in the Afternoon about a third part of a pint ; continue it for the space of three weeks taking it every day .

A Cordial Broth against a consuming heat in the Body .

TAke a piece of Veal or Mutton , and a good Chicken , half an ounce of Hartshorn , and as much Ivory , one handful of Currants , Roots of Sparrowgrass , Fennel and Parslee-roots , a few of each sliced and bruised ; Borage and Bugloss-flowers , of each one handful , with a little bundle of sweet herbs , namely sweet Marjoram ; Rosemary , Thime , Wintersavory , a sliced Pippin or two , and a Crust of white Bread ; put all these in when the meat is well scummed and hath boyled awhile ; you must take three quarts of Springwater , and boyl it to the consumption of half ; strain it , and drink thereof warm two or three times a day . It strengthens nature , and allies the consuming heat in the Body .

An other Excellent Broth for Cansumptive Persons .

TAke Parslee and Fennel-roots two of each , Elecampane , and Piony-roots , of each half an ounce ; Maidenhair , Coltsfoot , and unset Hysop , of each one handful ; Liquorice bruised one ounce ; ten Figs , four Dates sliced ; Raisins stoned four ounces ; two flakes of Mace ; Aniseeds bruised two spoonfuls , and a little Safron ; put all these into the belly of a good Cock about a year old or more ; sow up the vent and the skin of the Neck very close ; boyl it in a Gallon of Springwater , scum it very clean , and put into it a spoonful of good flowery Oatmeal and one pugil of Thime ; let it boyl gently with a moderate fire to the consumption of a quart , then strain it and press it gently . Drink of this morning and evening warm eight or ten spoonfuls at a time .

An Excellent Snail-Broth for a Consumption .

TAke an hundred of Snails with their shels , wash them in water and salt , then wash them three or four times more in fair water to wash away all the salt , then bruise them with their shells ; then take a red Cock-chicken , Borage , Buglos , Agrimony , Cinquefoyl , Violet-leaves , of each one handful ; a Mallowroot , a Fennel-root , a Succoryroot , and a Blade of Mace ; boyl all these in a sufficient quantity of water ; then strain it , and drink thereof every morning , and about four in the afternoon .

A comfortable restorative Broth for the Stomach .

TAke Sassafrase three ounces , of China sliced one ounce ; infuse it all Night in Springwater ; the next morning put thereto a Cock well-dressed , and three handfuls of Raisins of the Sun stoned , or of Prunes , or of both if you like it , and a little bundle of Rosemary , Thime , and a Crust of Manchet-bread , and at the latter end a little whole Mace ; let it boyl close covered until half is consumed , then strain it , and take thereof a draught every morning very warm , and another to bedward .

An Excellent purging Broth to preserve Health .

TTake a Knuckle of Veal , cut away all the flesh and fat , then break and bruise all the Bones , and boyl it in a Gallon of fair water , scum it clean , and then put thereto four ounces of Raisins stoned , two ounces of Currants , two Fennelroots , and one Succoryroot , and a small quantity of Endive , of Violet and Strawberry-leaves , of Liverwort and Scabious , of each half a handful ; boyl these till half the liquor is consumed ; then take it from the fire , and put into it one ounce of the best Sena , half an ounce of Tamarisk , and two drams of Epithimum ; set it on hot Embers , and let it simper for an hour , then strain it from the Ingredients ; this proportion will serve four days , being taken in the morning warm , and so likewise in the Evening .

A Capon-Drink against a Consumption .

FLea a lean Capon , quarter it and break all the bones ; then a quart of red Rosewater , and as much of Carduus water , with one pound of White Sugar Candy finely beaten , six of the best Pippens pared and sliced from the Coars , two Lemmons sliced , a little Cinnamon cut in small pieces , a little sweet Marjoram and as much mother of Time , with a few Coriander Seeds prepared ; put all these into a new earthen pot , prepared , first one layer of the Capon , and then a layer of the Ingredients ; they being thus laid by degrees throughout in several layes , put in the Rose and the Carduus Waters , then lute up the Pot with Rye Past so close , as no Air may get in , nor heat breath out ; this done set the pot into a pot of boyling water , and let it boyl twenty four hours , and then take out the Capon and stamp it in a Morter , and put it again into the liquor , and strain it through a Gelly bag and drink thereof half a porringer at a time : It is very restorative .

Another Capon-drink for the Consumption .

Take two Capons , and parboil them with a soft Fire , for an hour , till the Blood is quite gone ; then take the Peels of two good Limons or more , cut away the shanks of the Capons , and break the Capons in a great Mortar , till the Bones are crushed small ; which done , make a bag of fine Bolter , and take four Gallons of strong Beer or Ale new from Tunning , and make in the Vessel a Bung-hole , wherein put the Bag , with the Capons and Limon peels in it , and lay a Stick cross the Bung-hole , and fasten the mouth of the Bag thereto , so that the bottom of the Bag may touch the bottom of the Vessel , and not lie flat at length ; let it steep therein three days and nights , leaving the Bung-hole open , that it may work , and after working , close the Bung-hole , and let it rest a day and a half , and then draw it into Bottles , and three days expired , drink thereof : It will continue good six weeks .

For the Consumption of the Liver .

Take a Gallon of the strongest Ale wort can be gotten of the first running and strength of the Ale , the Brewers commonly sell it for six pence a quart , boyl it in an earthen pot , till it is as thick as an Electuary ; after it begins to thicken in the boyling it must be continually stired , otherwise it will burn to , and be worth nothing ; the whole Gallon will make but a quart of Syrup , or thereabout ; put it into a Gallipot , and keep it for your Use , and in the Morning fasting , at four in the Afternoon , and when you lie down to rest , daily , take a spoonful or two , and you will speedily find , by God's Blessing , Amendment . It is the same thing to boyl many Gallons at a time as one , and the Trouble of making them may be saved .

Arare Medicine for a Consumption , though much decayed therewith .

Take two Quarts of new Red Cow's Milk , the more Stroakings the better ; put it into an earthen Vessel of three Quarts , that it may have room to boyl ; then put into it two ounces of Syrup of Roses , and as much brown Sugar-Candy ; stop it very close with Paste , and put it into an Oven with Houshold Bread ; take of this for your ordinary Drink , especially first and last every day , a little warm . This hath done great Cures in that kind . You may do well to add to it two ounces of Syrup of Coltsfoot , or rather Syrup of Ground-Ivy .

Another .

Take a hinder Leg of Beef , cut out all the Sinews , and a little of the Flesh with them ; then take a pretty quantity of the Pith of an Ox , six Dates , and a little whole Mace ; put all these into a Stone Pot with half a pint of white Wine ; paste it up close , that no Steam vapour out , or Air get in : Which done , set it in a Pot of seething Water , and keep it boyling twelve hours ; after which , strain it : Take of this in fome other Broth , as much as the Stomach will well bear . If you please , you may add to it some Flowers of Rosemary , or a little sweet Marjoram , before luting of the Pot.

An Excellent Electuary very good for a violent Cough caused by a sharp thin tickling Rheum .

Take Conserve of Roses , and work into it by strong grinding and beating in a Mortar , as much as you can of pure Olibanum , ( white Frankincense ) in very subtil Powder , so that the Consistence be very stiff of the Frankincense : Of this , take as much as a good Hazel-Nut in a Spoon , with a little Syrup of Violets about it , or Syrup of Ground-Ivy ; take it in the Morning and at night , and somimes in the day if need be : This hath been often approved .

Another very Excellent Electuary for a violent Cough and Obstructions of the Lungs , much Approved .

Take Conserve of Ground-Ivy two ounces , Conserve of Red Roses one ounce , Lapis Hematites , Crabs Eyes , reduced into a fine powder , of each three drams , Frankincense in fine powder two scruples ; Oyl of Cinamon and Mace of each three drops , Syrup of Comfrey-Root , and of red Poppy of each half an ounce ; Make it up into an Electuary ; whereof take the quantity of a Nutmeg , in the Morning fasting , and at Night .

A very good Posset for a Cold or Cough , be it never so violent , which hath cured many Persons both young and old .

Take a Quart of Milk , and make a Posset thereof with a pint of Ale ; then strain it , and put into it two spoonfuls of Aniseeds beaten , two Pippins sliced with the parings , and a stick of Liquoras bruised , and a quarter of a pound of Raisons stoned ; let it boil gently for half an hour ; then strain it again , and drink a draught thereof warm with a little piece of fresh Butter in it : Take it two or three times a day .

Another Electuary for the Cough and Rheum falling upon the Lungs .

Take half an ounce of cons. Roses , a spoonful of Syrup of Violets , 3 spoonfuls of Honey , Frankincense in fine powder , and Flower of Sulphur , of each one dram , mix them well to an Electuary ; which take upon the bruised end of a Liquoras stick .

The Lady Garret's Excellent Remedy for a Cold or Cough ; Approved .

Take Fennel and Parsley Roots , four of each , wash and scrape them , and take the pith out of them ; Maidenhair , Rosa Solis flower , of each one handful ; Liquoras , Coriander , and Aniseeds one ounce , five leaves of Harts-tongue , Lungwort and Liverwort , of each a handful , Raisins stoned half a pound ; shred the Herbs , and bruise the Seeds , and put them all in a pottle of Spring-water in a pipkin close covered ; which set on hot Embers for a whole day , till the Liquor be half consumed ; then strain it without pressing it ; then sweeten it with brown Sugar-Candy , and drink thereof Morning and Evening .

Dr. Harvey his Excellent Snail-water against Consumptions and Hectick Feavers .

Take a pound of Garden-Snails with their Shells , especially those that are about Vines ; wash them well with water and a little salt ; then wash them once or twice more with fair water , to wash off the salt ; then bruise them with their shells to a Mash in a stone-Mortar : add to them Ground-Ivy , Spedwell , Lung-wort , Scabious , Burnet , Coltssoot , and Nettle tops , of each a handfull ; English Liquoras , half an ounce ; Dates stoned twelve in number ; of the four great cold Seeds , of each one dram and a half , Saffron a scruple , put them with the Snails in a new glazed Pipkin , or a Tin Coffee-pot , which is better , and pour on them a quart of Spring water ; fasten the Cover close to the pipkin , by pasting it round with Dough : Set the pipkin in a Kettle of hot water over the fire ; let it stand therein for twelve hours ; then strain it , and press out the Liquor , dissolving into it while it 's warm a quarter of a pound of clarified Honey , put it up in Glass-Bottles , and keep it in a Cellar .

Note , That the Herbs must be shred , the Seeds bruised , and the Liquoras cut small .

This water cools the heat of the Hectick Fever through the cool , clammy , and glutinous substance of the Liquor of Snails : It repairs the parts consumed , it facilitates expectoration , that is , it makes the tough Matter and Flegm come up easie by Cough , through its lenifying quality , whereby it sweetens the Humors , by allaying those gnawing Salts that prey on the Lungs . Some would have this to be distilled ; but in the distilling of the Snails , there is no part of the unctuous or glutinous Liquor that cometh over or passeth the Alembick , but remains in the bottom of the Still , and a meer Flegm and Elemantary water cometh over , which hath not power to do the Effects above-mentioned . For this , and other Reasons , the Doctors commend the aforesaid Water . This Water is also good for Rickets in Children . I have been told by several credible persons , who have seen the experience of it , that many persons have been recovered out of a Consumption by eating Snails boiled in Milk ; the Snails washed with water and a little salt , and then washed again once or twice to wash off the Salt , and then stamped with their Shels , as in the foregoing Receipt , then boil them in Milk , and having strained it , grate some Nutmeg in it , and so eat it .

The Syrup of Turnips is very good for a Cough or Consumption . Make it thus .

Bake a quantity of Turnips pared , in a pipkin close covered , in an Oven with Houshold-bread , then press out the Liquor as hard as you can : Take of this Liquor one pint , Hysop-water half a pint , boil it with brown Sugar-Candy to a Syrup , and clarifie it with the White of an Egg.

Another Remedy against a Cold or Cough .

Take a pint of Hysop-water , a quarter of a pound of Sugar-Candy , a spoonful of Aniseed bruised , and a small stick of Liquoras scraped and bruised , a Pippin sliced with the parings ) let this stand together all night , the next morning boil it a quarter of an hour ; then strain it , and take three or four spoonfuls of it at a time warm , in the Morning and at Night when you go to bed , and at any time in the Day .

Another Remedy for a Cough or Cold from an Eminent Lady .

Take Hysop , Raisins of the Sun stoned , and Figs sliced , of each a small handful , Aniseeds bruised two spoonfuls , Colts-foot a good handful ; shred the Herbs , and put all together into a Gallon of Spring-water ; boil it until above half be consumed , putting into it towards the latter end a good stick of Liquoras scraped and bruised ; then strain it and stir in it three or four Spoonfuls of Honey . Drink thereof warm four or five spoonfuls at a time in the Morning , Afternoon , and at Night .

An Excellent Electuary for a Cough or Consumption .

Take Enulacampana-roots , boil them a little in Water , then pour away the Water , and boil them again in fresh water until they be tender ; then mix them with as much of the Pap of roasted Pippins , the weight of these both of brown Sugar-Candy in fine Powder ; stamp these well together in a Stone-Mortar to a Conserve .

Take of this every morning the quantity of a Walnut for a week or fortnight , and afterwards take it but three times a week .

Another Experimented Remedy for Asthma , Shortness of Breath , Straitness of Breast and Oppression of the Stomach , &c.

Mr. Newel told me a Friend of his being much troubled with the Diseases above mentioned , took for some time every morning three spoonfuls of the best Sallet Oyl he could get , with a little Sugar ; this he continued for some time , and was perfectly cured .

I have been told , that several persons have been cured of dry consumptive Coughs , by drinking every Morning a good Draught of Posset Drink , and then taking three spoonfuls of good Sallet Oyl after it ; in the Posset was boiled some of the Moss that groweth upon Oaken pales a good handful in two quarts ; the Posset was repeated at night without the Oyl , drinking it warm , and sometimes in the Afternoon , taking sometimes at night one of Matthews's Pills , drinking the Posset after it , going to bed .

Some have been cured of dry Coughs by the Use of this Posset alone boil'd with the white Moss that groweth upon Oaken pales , drinking it warm three times a day .

Another Excellent Remedy against Consumpion , Experimented by Dr. Bates .

Take Colts-foot , Succory , Endive , Borage Liverwort , of each six handfuls , shred them all , very small , put them in a Gallon of new Milk , let them steep all night , in the morning distil them .

Take of this water , and of Red-Rose-water , of each three spoonfuls ; put this to half a pint of Red Cows Milk , sweeten it with Sugar of Roses , and so drink it warm ; repeat the same in the Afternoon , and at night when you go to bed .

This is a very good Remedy ; the water is good against Hectick Fevers ; and the use of the Sugar of Roses is good when there is any Loosness .

The Syrup of Ground-Ivy is a very Sovereign thing in all consumptive cases ; it is pectoral , cephalick , and vulnerary , and heals the Ulcers of the Lungs ; the best time of making it is in May. The way of making it is thus : Take the Leaves and Stalks of it , cutting only the Root , then wash it , and drain it well ; then shred it a little , and stamp it to a Mash in a stone-Mortar , then press it in a hair-bag in an Apothecaries Press , to get out all the Juice ; which being setled , powr it off ; and let it boil a walm or two , and the curd or dross will rise on the top of it ; which scum off , then take two pounds of Sugar to a quart or Juyce , and having clarified it with the White of an Egg , boil it to the Consistence of a Syrup .

For a Cough of the Lungs , or any stuffing or obstruction in the inward Parts ; which hath often been approved , and found effectual by many .

Take a Cock , dress him , and cut him all to pieces , and bruise all the Bones of him ; then take of Aniseed bruised four ounces , Muiliene , and Lungwort shred small , of each a handful ; a Fennel-Root also shred small : put all these to boil in a pottle of spring-water for three hours close covered , and as the Liquor consumeth , supply it with a quart of Hysop-water , and at the latter end put into it two ounces of Liquoras bruised ; then strain it out , and press the Ingredients a little ; then put into the Liquor two ounces of brown Sugar-Candy in powder . Take of this Liquor half a pint at night instead of a Supper , as hot as you can drink it , and lie down upon your back for a quarter of an hour . Do the like in the Morning before you rise , and fast three hours after it .

An Excellent Receipt for an old Cough , though never so great , used by my L. Hatton .

Take Raisins of the Sun stoned , and Figs washed and sliced of each two ounces , unset Hysop a handful , Enulacampana dried and bruised two ounces , Aniseeds bruised one ounce , boil all these in a gallon of small Ale , till half is consumed ; then strain it , and put to it Honey and sweet Butter , of each four ounces , Safron dried and powdred , half a dram : boil them again gently till they be well incorporated . Drink of this Liquor warm , half a pint in the morning and at night . This Proportion made twice , hath cured Coughs of long continuance , and hath been often approved .

Dr. Hakins his Excellent Remedy for a Cold or Cough , as also to strengthen the Lungs , if there be any Defect in them .

Take three ounces of Enulacampana , scrape off the Rind , and cut it in thin slices , then boil it in three pints of Conduit-water , till it comes to a pint and a half ; then put therein a pound of fine Sugar , and let it simper a little on the fire ; then take it off , and let it cool , and it will be a perfect Syrup , whereof take three spoonfuls morning and evening .

An Approved Remedy in all Assects of the Breast and Lungs , as Colds , Coughs , Asthma , Phthisick , Hasing , or Wheezing , and Ratling in the Pipes .

Take the best old Malago , and distil it in a Glass Cucurbite in Balneo Mariae ; when you have drawn off the Spirit , change the Receiver , and continue the distillation , drawing off the flegm until there remain in the bottom a Substance like Honey ; which powr out , and mix it again with the flegm that you distilled off last .

Drink of this Liquor two or three times a day , putting into every draught a few drops of the odoriferous Spirit of Benjamin ; which you may prepare thus : Put a Pound of Benjamin into a low Cucurbite of Glass , and distil it in B. M. or in a Sand Furnace , and there will first come over a clear Liquor , which will have all the odoriferous Scent of the Benjamin ; which is a most excellent thing for the Breast and Lungs .

A Remedy for the Lungs when they are stopt with Flegm , &c.

Take Enulacampana root well dried , Liquoras and Aniseeds , of each an ounce , Flower of Sulphur , half and ounce , Sugar-Candy , six ounces ; make all into fine Powder , and take thereof half a spoonful three times a day .

Also take the following Decoction .

Take a Pottle of Hysop-water , Maidenhair , Scabious , Colts-foot and Horehound , of each a handful , Aniseeds and Liquoras bruised , of each one ounce , Figs sliced , Raisins of the Sun stoned , Dates sliced , of each three ounces ; boil it all to a quart , and sweeten it with fine Sugar : Take a small draught of this warm , in the morning fasting , and at four in the Afternoon , and at Night , and as often as you think good .

An Excellent Mead for the same .

Boil one Gallon of Honey with half a pint of Water , and scum it clean , then add four Gallons of Water , and boil it gently for two hours , scumming it all the while ; then put into it four ounces of Raisins of the Sun stoned , Enulacampana roots two ounces , Fennel roots , Marsh mallow roots , and Polypode , of each one ounce , Maidenhair , Colts-foot , Sage , Betony , Scabious , and Hysop , of each a handful , Aniseeds one ounce ; put all these Ingredients into it so soon as there rises no more scum ; then let it cool , and work it with yeast , and Tun it . Drink thereof warm at pleasure : It is excellent for the Breast and Lungs .

Against the Rising of the Lungs , an Excellent Remedy .

There is nothing better than the water of Enulacampana roots , stamp the green Roots in a stone-mortar , and mix with them half as much of green Liquoras ; then distil it in a Glass-Still . Take of this Water half a spoonful at a time , whensoever the raising doth trouble you , mix it with as much Muscadine or old Malago ; or take it in the water of Ladies Mantel , or Leons foot , if you cannot take it alone .

To make Excellent Lozenges against a Cold , Cough of the Lungs , and Consumption .

Take one pound of fine Sugar in Powder , Liquoras and Enulacampana finely powdered , of each four ounces ; put them into a little earthen Pan , and moisten them with two or three spoonfuls of Unset Hysop-water , distilled when it is in its Flower ; then sprinkle into it a little powdred Pepper , and cast them upon a Pie-plate with Flower strewed on it , when it is cold , form them out .

Lozenges to hold under the Tongue against Cough Defluxions and Rheumes .

Take Mastick , Nutmegs and Orrice roots in fine Powder , of each half an ounce , red Storax , and Frankincense , of each an ounce and half , Raisins stoned , and Sugar penidies , of each two ounces : make a Paste thereof with Mead , and form it into Lozenges , about the bigness of a small Bean a piece . Hold one under your Tongue at your pleasure night and day ; but especially when you are laid to rest , and let it dissolve of it self .

To make white Lozenges for the Breast and Lungs , Cold , Cough , and Rheum in the Head .

Take fine Sugar four ounces , white Sugar-Candy and Penide-Sugar , of each one ounce , Florence , Orice-root in fine powder , two drams . Liquoras in powder three drams , fine Starch-flower three drams . Mix them all together , and with Gum-Dragant steeped in Rose-water , make Lozenges .

To make Penide Sugar .

Dissolve fine Sugar in Barley-water over a gentle Fire , and clarifie it with Whites of Eggs twice ; then strain it , and boil it gently , until it rises up in great bubbles , and being chewed , sticks to your Teeth . Then powr it upon a Marble-stone , anointed with Oyl of Almonds ( letting first the bubbles sink , being removed from the Fire , and almost cold ) keep it up in a body as near as you can , by bringing back the outside to the middle with your Fingers , being rubbed with a little starch flower . When it is grown almost quite cold and ropy , draw it out in Threds , and twist them in what shape you please .

CHAP. II. Of Exquisite Remedies against the SCURVEY .

The Compound Horse-Radish Water against the Scurvey .

TAke of Garden and Sea-Scurvey-Grass , of each three pound , stamp them , and press out the Juice of them , which mix with Juice of Water-cresses , and Brook-lime , of each three quarters of a pint ; to this Mixture add two quarts of the best white Wine , six Limons cut into small slices ; fresh Briony roots two pound , Horse-radishes one pound Winters bark four ounces , Nutmeg two ounces ; steep them all for three days , then distil it . The best way of distilling this water is in our Engine prefixed to the Book of Cookery , if you have not an Alembick with a Refrigeratory or Bucked head , or a Worm ; for if you distil it in an ordinary Still , you will lose a great part of its volatile Spirit , it being composed of all volatile things . You may also distil it in a Tin Cucurbite with a Glass-Head in a Sand Furnace ; that is , an Iron Pot set up in Brick-work , as they do a Copper , and instead of a Glass Cucurbite , have one made of Tin , which will last many years , whereas a Glass one will be apt to break ; to which fit a Glass-head , as is describ'd in the page of our Engin , & having put Sand in the bottom of the Iron Pot , about an Inch thick ; set the Cucurbite upon that , and having fitted the Head and Receiver to it , and luted all the Junctures with Paste and Paper , fill the Pot with Sand round about the Cucurbite , and make a fire in the Furnace under the Pot.

The Vertues of the aforesaid Water .

It is not only prevalent against the Scurvey , but it is also very good against the Dropsie , and the Stone and Gravel , both in the Reins and Bladder , Strangury of Urine , &c. for it is very diuretick ; it is good against the Green Sickness , Stoppage of the Terms , and cleanses the womb ; it opens Obstructions of the Liver and Spleen , and purifies the Blood : The Dose is from one spoonful to two or three , in Rhenish wine , morning and evening ; you may also take it in a smart water , which is very good for the Stone and Gravel .

To prepare an Excellent Antiscorbutick Wine of Dr. Mynsycht , in Scroderus Dispensatory .

Take the Juyce of Scurvigrass , of Water-cresses , of Brooklime , of Sorrel , all depurated , of each a quarter of a pint ; Rhenish wine , two quarts ; roots of Horse-radish , Enulacampana , of Flower-de-luce , cut into thin Slices , of each an ounce and an half ; Seeds of Rocket bruised one ounce , two Nutmegs bruised ; put all into a Stone Bottle , stop it very close , and keep it in a cold place for Use .

It universally evacuates all evil humors ; curing the Scurvey to a wonder . It is recommended to be a perfect and infallible Experiment to purifie the Blood , being taken morning and night , a quarter of a pint at a time .

The manner of depurating Juyces is thus :

Let your Juyces settle for twelve hours , then powr it off gently from the gross impurities setled at the bottom ; boyl it gently in a Pipkin , and take off the Scum or Cords , letting it boyl only a walm or two , then strain it .

The Countess of Arundel's Scurvigrass-Ale .

Take Garden and Sea-Scurvigrass of each six handfuls , Fumitory and Ground-Ivy ( or Ale hoof ) of each six handful , of Brook-lime three handfuls , of Watercresses six handfuls , of Horse-radish half a pound ; wash them very clean , and dry them in a Linnen Cloth ; then shred them and stamp them a little in a Stone-Mortar , then take a bag of Boulter-cloth , and put it into the Bung of your Barrel , and put a Gad of Steel in the bottom of it to sink it down ; keep the upper end of the bag out of the bung , and put into it your Ingredients ; then put into it three Gallons of new Ale , and after three or four days drink of it , a draught in the Morning fasting , and another an hour before Dinner , in the Afternoon with some moderate Exercise after it : Also taking a gentle Purge before you use this Drink , as some gentle Night-Pills , or the like .

CHAP. III. Of Choice and Experimented Remedies against the DROPSIE .

A very Good and Approved Remedy against the Dropsie , wherewith a Great Lady was cured .

TAke Smallage , Thyme , Hysop , Water-cresses Penyroyal , Nettle tops , of each a handful , Caraway Seeds , Calamint , Elecampane roots , of each one ounce ; boil it in six quarts of running water , until half be consumed ; then strain it : then put to this Liquor a pottle of Canary Sack ; add Liquoras scraped and bruised two ounces , sweet Fennel-seed one ounce , Cummin seed , and Alexander seeds , of each two drams : boyl all these together again for half an hour ; then strain it , and keep it for Use .

Take nine spoonfuls of this Liquor in the Morning fasting , and as much about three or four in the Afternoon , and continue it for some time together .

Another very good Diet-Drink against the Dropsie .

Take Polipode of the Oak six ounces , the Bark of Lignum vitae , three ounces , Sassafras four ounces , Sena six ounces , Aniseeds three ounces , Epithymum , Stechados , of each half an ounce , Raisins of the Sun stoned , half a pound , Hermodactyles three ounces ; Agarick , Rhubarb , China root , of each half an ounce ; Liquoras four ounces ; put all these ( being well bruised ) into two Gallons of Ale , and six quarts of white wine ; let them infuse all night , then boil it in a Vessel close covered for two hours and a half , then strain it being cold .

Let the Patient drink of this Liquor three times a day , half a pint at a time , viz. in the Morning early , and another draught an hour or two before dinner , and about four in the Afternoon . Boil the remaining Ingredients in Ale as before , and drink of this second Liquor at meals , and at any other time , drinking no other Liquor but these two .

Let your Diet be of Roast-meat , of Mutton and Fowl , but not Veal , eating often Raisins of the Sun , with Biskets instead of a Supper .

Another Approved Remedy against the Dropsie .

Take quick good midling Ale , and put therein a sufficient quantity of the best Wormwood , let it stand over night , the next morning take three or four Cloves of Garlick , peel them , and then prick them with a Needle in three or four places , then swallow them whole if you can ; if not , you may cut them less : then drink a good draught of the Wormwood-Ale after it ; and then do upon it as much Exercise as conveniently you can ; at Dinner eat what you will of good wholsom Diet , but at night sup not , or but very little ; and at going to bed take the Cloves of Garlick again , and drink a good draught of the Wormwood-Ale after it , a in the Morning . Continue this till you are well , which usually is in twenty or thirty days ; But during the Cure , you must every morning and night use the following Bath or Fomentation : Take three Gallons of Conduit-water , and boil in it five or six handfuls of Mallows , and two pound of fresh Mutton-Suet ( that which is next the Kidneys ) skinned and shred small , and half a peck of Wheat bran ; boyl it till the Fat be throughly melted , and the Vertue of the Mallows drawn out into the Liquor ; then strain it into a Tub or a large wooden Bowl , and bath your feet and legs therein for half an hour or an hour , fomenting the legs with the Herbs as hot as you can endure it . This will draw much water from the legs ; for after you have taken the Garlick and Wormwood-Ale awhile , it will drive the humors into the legs and feet , which will be much swelled with it , and pit much ; but the Bath will draw all the Humors and Water out of them . This hath often been experienced with happy success .

You may also use the following dry Bath : Take yellow Amber the worth of three pence , or four pence ; pulverize it , and mix it with a quart of good Wine-Vinegar , then take a Brick and make it hot , but not red hot ; put it into a Tub , putting some Ashes under it ; then powr upon the Brick the mixture of the Vinegar and Amber , and hold the swell'd legs over the smoak of it , covering the Tub well with Sheets or Blankets , that none of the Smoak may come out , and immediatly the Water will come out of the Legs , and they will be cured , whether they be swoln with the Dropsie , or with any other bad Humour .

Sir Kenelm Digby relates , that an Eminent person of Quality was exceedingly overgrown with the Dropsie , and his Belly swell'd to a prodigious Bigness , he sate in a sweating Stove , such as men use to sweat in , and used this Remedy , powring the Liquor with the Amber upon hot Bricks laid upon Ashes , to save the wood from burning ; when the Bricks grew cold , they changed them , putting in other hot ones , and in a little while it melted him away to an incredible proportion ; but whilst he was in that Steam , he felt a wonderful active heat piercing into his Body . The Stove was covered close at the top with Sheet and Blankets , leaving only his Head in the Air , with the Cloaths fastned about his Neck . Once sweating thus served his turn ; all his Servants with fresh hot Napkins could not suffice to wipe dry the sweaty water that ran out of his Body .

Another Excellent Remedy against the Dropsie , which Dr. William gave to Sir K. Digby .

Take Elder wood , and pare off first the grey outward Bark , then scrape off the inner green Rind , whereof take four handfuls , and one handful of Wormwood : then take two quarts of Beer , and as much Ale , and two quarts of white Wine , put them together with the Ingredients , into a large Stone Bottel , stop it close , and let it stand so three or four days , that the Liquor may imbibe to it self all the virtue of the Ingredients ; then strain it and bottle it up into quart Bottles ; which being stopt close , it will grow very quick and pleasant . Drink of this at Meals , and all times when you have need to drink . If you add to this Composition two handfuls of the inner Rind of the Root of Gost , it will be more efficacious , as you will understand by the following Remedy . If you find the Drink , too strong of the Ingredients , you may add more Beer , and Ale , and Wine . The Doctor said that the mixture of the several sorts of Liquors will cause the Patient to make water in abundance .

Another Experimented Remedy against the Dropsie , wherewith a man was cured who had been in the Hospital , but without Benefit , or Hope of Cure .

Take the Root of the Shrub called Gost ( it groweth upon Hills and upon Heaths , it is full of Prickles and yellow Flowers ) pare off the outward Bark , which throw away , then scrape off the inner Rind , and fill a pint-pot therewith loosly ; then fill it up with Rhenish or white Wine ; let it stand to infuse all night , the next morning drink a good Glass full of it , and continue it till you are cured .

A Famous Cure of a desperate Dropsie by a Diet of Garlick , performed by Dr. Farrar , upon an Eminent Lord .

Having well purged the Patient first with some fit Purge to carry away waterish Humors , the Doctor ordered him the following Diet of Garlick : Make some moderate Broth of Mutton , Chickens , and Capon or Hen , but not Veal ; it must not be too strong of the Meat , nor too weak , but such as you may drink all the day ; for you should drink no other Liquor . You must make but about a Pottle of Broth at a time , by reason it will not keep ; and for this quantity , you must take a Gallon of Water , into which , put above a handful of Garlick , and Rosemary , Thyme , Penniroyal , sweet Marjoram , Fennel roots , and Parsly roots ; as also Currans , and a sufficient quantity of Salt . And after some days taking the Broth , put into every draught you take of the Broth , a spoonful or more of the Juice of Garlick , made by stamping raw Garlick , and then pressed out . But if you cannot bear it always to take this Broth , then use the following Decoction .

Take Sarsaparilla twelve ounces , China root five ounces , Sassafras three ounces ; cut all these very small , and powr upon them so much Fountain-water as may cover them the breadth of three fingers ; let them infuse in a Pipkin , which , set in a Kettle of hot water for the space of four hours ; then throw away this water ; and stamp the Ingredients in a Stone-Mortar ; then boyl them in ten quarts of Fountain-water , in a Vessel close covered , till four quarts of it be consumed : Of this Decoction drink without any other Liquor but the Garlick-broth , taking sometimes the one , and sometimes the other .

Another Drink .

Take all the aforesaid Ingredients in the same manner prepared and stamped , and put them into a Bag , and hang them in a clean Vessel filled with Beer ; to every of the Ingredients you must take a quart of Beer . Either of these Drinks is only in case you cannot bear the Use of the Garlick-broth , which alone will dispatch the Cure much the sooner , if you can bear it .

This course of the Garlick-broth is for all Obstructions and Superfluity of cold , raw Humors ( clogging the Brains ) as well as for the Dropsie .

To strengthen the Liver , use the following Electuary .

Take Powder of Turmerick , make an Electury of it with Sugar , add to every ounce of it three drops of Oyl of Aniseeds made by distillation , and if you put a little Ambergreece to it , it will be better . Take of this Electuary two or three times a day the quantity of a hazel-nut ; but take not above one ounce in a day .

Besides this , to strengthen the Stomach , use this following Stomacher .

Take Wormwood , Marjoram , Rosemary , Rue , of each one handful ; Cloves , Cinamon , Mace , of each an ounce ; bruise these Spices , and mix them with herbs shred small , and make a Stomacher thereof , and apply it . And you may likewise anoint your Stomach and Region of the Liver with Oyl of Nutmeg and Oyl of Roses .

Dr. Farrar gave this Receipt to Sir K. Digby , who recommended him to the Lord , and Sir . K. made the Bargain between the Lord and the Doctor , who was to have five hundred pound for his Cure ; and I heard Sir K. say , that after twelve or thirteen days , the Patient began to piss in great abundance , and so very stinking , noisom , roping Matter , that the Nurse which emptied the Pots , was scarce able to endure the stench and noisomness of it : And continuing the Remedy , the Lord was perfectly cured .

The Silver Pills , as we prepared them in Sir K. Digby's Elaboratory , are also a specifick Remedy against the Dropsie ; the description thereof is in Sir Kenelm Digby's Collection of Chymical Secrets , Printed for me in 1682.

A very good Plaister to be applied to the Belly for the Dropsie .

Take Rue , Camomil , Melilot , Calamint , of each two ounces ; beat them small , and boyl them in Wine , and Oyl of Dill ; then add Gummi Caranae , Gum of Wax , of each as much as sufficeth to make a Plaister .

CHAP. IV. Of Choice and Experimented Remedies against the Stone and Gravel .

Dr. Mynsycht his Stone-breaking Wine .

TAke whole Barly , red Cicers , of each one ounce and half ; Roots of Rest-harrow , of Eringo , of Liquoras , of each one ounce ; roots of Stone-Partly , half an ounce ; Juniper-Berries bruised , Winter-Cherries , of each one dram ; Gromwel seeds , Haws , Seeds of Mallows and Marsh-Mallows , of each one dram and half ; flowers of Broom and Violets , of each one dram ; dried Figs and Sebestens , of each twelve in number ; cut and bruise them all , and put them to infuse in Rhenish wine and Rain-water , of each three pints , for four and twenty hours ; then boyl it until a third part be consumed ; then strain it being cold , and to the strained Liquor add a quarter of a pound of refined Sugar , and keep it for Use .

It is much recommended to be of great Use in Diseases of the Reins ; it provokes Urine , and the Terms , breaks , dissolves , and expels the Stone , whether in the Reins or Bladder ; it opens and dissolves all slimy and Tartarous Matter obstructing those Passages . Drink a good draught of it every morning fasting .

A most Precious Spirit to break and bring away Stone and Gravel .

Take roots of Elecampane , Burnet , Parsly , stones of a Perces head , Crabs Eyes , Goats-blood , of each one ounce ; seeds of water-Carrots , white Saxifrage , Fennel-seed , Aniseed , Gromwel-seed , Roman Nettles , Broom , Juniper berries , Winter-Cherries , of each half an ounce ; Pepper , white , black and long , of each two drams ; bruise all the Ingredients ; and mix them , and digest them in Spirit of Wine for twenty days ; then distil it in Balneo Mariae ; then dissolve in the distilled Spirit , Salt of Crystal two drams ; then take a hundred Monkey-pease , or Hoglice ( those that rowl themselves round when they are touched ) bruise them , and infuse them in the Spirit , until the Tincture is extracted ; then filter it , and keep it for Use .

This breaks the Stones in both Reins and Bladder , and brings it away by Urine , as also the Gravel . Take it in Arsmart water ; the Dose is from one spoonful to three . It is a great Specifick in this Case .

Another Stone-breaking Spirit .

Take the shells of an Estridge Egg , pulverize it , and digest it in Spirit of Salt , until it be dissolved , and the Egg-shells appear in bits ; then filtre , and keep it for Use .

This Medicine was invented by the Emperor's Physicians , and as Closseus says , is second to none against the Stone and stoppage of Urine ; it opens strongly , forces away the Stone and Gravel , expels Water in Dropsies , provokes the Terms , and sometimes purges by Stool .

Dr. Bacon's Remedy against the Stone and Gravel , which he gave to Sir Kenelm Digby .

Take four Gallons of running water , four pound of fine Sugar in Powder , Eringo roots , and Raisins of the Sun stoned , of each one pound ; a Branch of fresh Rosemary : Boyl all these together till half be consumed ; then work it up with a little Yeast ; then Tunn it , and put the Peel of a fresh Limon into it : when it hath done working , you may bottle it if you please : of this drink morning and evening , and whensoever you are adry . The said Doctor hath had great Experience of this .

The L. of Denbigh his Remedy against the Stone , unto which he attributes his Cure of the Stone , as he told Sir K. Digby .

Take a good ounce of Melon-seeds , and near a quart of small quick Beer , and a little Rhenish wine ; brew the chief quantity of the Drink with the yolks of six new laid Eggs , and draw , the Milk out of the Almonds with another part of it , add a little Spirit of Clary , and as much Virgin-Honey as will sweeten it ; then mingle and brew all together , and drink a large draught thereof .

This Drink is also very healing , and very strengthning every way , If you have not good Melon-seeds , you may take a good quantity of blanched Almonds , and you may put in Juice of Orange , and what you please .

An Experienced Remedy for the Stone and Gravel , and Stoppage of Vrine .

Take wild Carot-seeds one dram , bruise them a little , and powr upon them a draught of white wine ; stop the Bottle close , and let it stand all night ; the next morning strain it through a linnen Cloth , and drink it .

This cured a Gentleman in France , who was much troubled with Stoppage of Urine , and Viscosities ; which they called the Stone ; once taking this Remedy , preserved him from all inconveniencies of Urine for half a year . When the Disease grew again upon him , he took again this Remedy .

Another for the same .

A Gentlewoman told me that she was much troubled with the Gravel , Strangury , and stoppage of Urine , so that in ten days time she did not make a pint of water , which was a great torment to her ; she was taught to take Oyl of Olive and Milk , of each a quarter of a pint , and a spoonful of honey ; mix all together , and drink it blood-warm . This opened the passage of Urine , and caused her to make water in abundance , with Gravel , and she was perfectly cured . Oyl of sweet Almonds would have been better than Sallet Oyl .

Sir K. Digby's Remedy for the Gravel and Strangury , and Stoppage of Vrine , which I prepared many times for him , and by which he found great Relief .

Take the white of a new-laid Egg , and beat it well with a Spoon in a Porringer for a quarter of an hour ; then let it settle , and take off the Scum ; mix the clear with two spoonfuls of white wine , and four spoonfuls of red-Rose-water , and put to it one ounce of Sugar-Candy in powder ; mix all well together , and take it in the morning fasting , and another at night going to bed . Continue this six or seven days .

Another very precious Remedy against the Stone , Gravel , Stoppage and Strangury of Vrin , of Dr. Horstius .

Take Saxifrage roots one ounce ; Jews stone one ounce and a half , asparagus and Scordium , of each half a handful ; seeds of Parsly , Bishops weed , Ivy of the wall , broom , bay-berries , of each two drams ; prepare them all , and powr thereon a sufficient quantity of Rhenish wine ; digest it in the Sun , or in warm Sand for twenty days .

It is an excellent Remedy against the Stone and Gravel , Vlcers in the Reins and Bladder ; it is good against the Colick , it provokes Vrin and the Terms . The Dose is seven or eight spoonfuls in morning fasting .

Another Remedy against the Stone and Gravel .

Make a Posset of a quart of Milk , Ale and white wine , a quarter of a pint ; then having taken off the Curd , put into the Posset Parsly roots , Leaves of Pellitory of the wall , and Mallows , of each a handful , water cresses half a handful , two sprigs of Thyme , Liquoras bruised one ounce ; shred the herbs , and let all boil until there remain but a quart , which sweeten with Sugar-Candy , and drink a Draught of it in the Morning , or at any time before meat .

Dr. Horstius his great and approved Water to break , dissolve and bring away the Stone and Gravel .

Take of the Juice of Leeks , Onions and Radishes , of each two pounds ; Juyces of Limons , Pelitory and Mouse-ear of each half a pound , Calx of Christal , Pigeon-dung of each half a pound ; digest it for ten days , then distil it .

This is recommended to be one of the most excellent Medicines yet known against the Stone and Gravel : Dr. Salmon says he hath known it do wonders , even in desperate Cases : You may give it from one dram to half an ounce at a time , in some fit Vehicle , as Rhenish wine , or Allone , or in Perficary water .

Note , That if you add to the Composition two pound of Monkey-pease , the head● of them being pulled off , and thrown away , and then the Bodies bruised , it will be much the better .

A Remedy to provoke Vrine , much approved .

Take a black Flint stone that strikes Fire , heat it red hot in a strong fire , then put it into a pint of white wine , and cover the pot , and when it is thorowly quenched , let the Patient drink it clear off .

Another for the same .

Take Horse-dung new made , boil it in Malago ; then strain it , and lay the Horse-dung very warm between two cloaths , or Plaister-wise from the Throat to the bottom of the Belly , eight or ten Inches broad ; apply it at night , the Patient lying upon his Back : apply hot Tiles on the outside to continue the Heat .

This hath been proved by many with good success .

To provoke Vrine in an hours time , mix fine Powder of Saffron with black Sope , and apply it to the Navil , being spred on Leather .

Sir Kenelme Digby's Excellent Remedy against the Stone , which the Lady Digby , Sir Kenelme's Mother usually took , and found the greatest Benefit by it .

Gather the Leaves of Golden-rod when it is in its greatest vigor ; dry them in the shade , and when you are troubled with the Stone or Gravel , take one ounce thereof ( made into subtil Powder ) in a small Glass of white wine and Milk , of each a like quantity ; repeat this as often as there is cause for it .

When the Herb is fresh and green , you may boil a handful of it in white wine Posset Drink , and drink it instead of the dried Herb , which is to keep all the year .

The Lord Ruthen's Receipt to prevent the growth of the Stone and Gravel .

Take French Barly a handful , wash it in several waters , Marsh-mallow roots , half a handful , Liquoras two drams , sweet Fennel seed , a spoonful ; boil these in a Pottle of Spring-water till a Pint is consumed or more ; then strain it , and dissolve in it a dram of Gum Arabick .

Drink of this cold in the Morning fasting , and as often as you please , till it gives you ease .

Another very good Remedy against the Stone and Gravel in the Kidneys .

Take of Mallows and Pelitory of the wall of each a handful ; sweet Fennel seeds , Grumwel seeds bruised , and Raisins of the Sun stoned , of each one ounce , Liquoras scrap'd and bruised half an ounce , ten Figs sliced ; boil all these in a quart of new Milk ( till a fourth part is consumed ) then strain it , and with white wine and small Ale , of each three quarters of a Pint make a Posset ; drink thereof at pleasure , half a Pint at a time , adding to it a spoonful of Syrup of Marsh-mallows to every draught .

Another very good Remedy for the same , much approved .

Take Saxifrage , Pelitory of the wall , wild Thyme , young Radishes , Leaves and Roots , Parsly Leaves and Roots , the tops of red Nettles , red Sage , and Harrs-horn rasped , of each a handful ; shred them all very small , or rather stamp them , and infuse them all night in a Gallon of new milk ; the next morning distil it with a moderate heat . Drink of this Water with Syrup of Marsh-Mallows .

Another for the Stone and Gravel , and for Strangury and Stoppage of Vrine , much approved .

Take the Fat of a Buck Rabbit , melt it , and anoint the Back and Reins with it .

This will open the Passage of Vrine wonderfully . A Child was cured with this , so that in twenty four hours it made four Pots full of Vrin .

Diet for prevention of the Stone and Gravel , or to be observed by such as are troubled with it .

Forbear eating of Eggs , all salt and tart meats and sauces , Pork , Milk , or any thing made of Milk , except Possets , Cabbage , Colworts , Colli-flowers , and such like ; let your Diet be Mutton , Veal , Rabbit and Fowl , and the quantity moderate ; let your Drink be of the midling sort , and not too stale ; forbear drinking Claret , drink Spanish Wine rather than French .

CHAP. V. Select Remedies against all sorts of COLLICKS .

Dr. Turner's Remedy for the Cholick and Stone .

TAke two drams of Jet , one dram of Elder-flowers , Date-stones , one Nutmeg , Parsly-seeds , and Gromwel seeds , of each a spoonful ; let them be all powdered and finely searced ; take the weight of sixpence thereof in a draught of Posset-drink made with Ale and white Wine ; take it in the Morning fasting , and about four in the Afternoon .

Another for the same .

Drink of the distilled water of Parsley in white Wine or good Ale ; it helpeth the Collick or Strangury , and consumeth the Stone .

Another for the Collick , Stone , Strangury and Dropsie .

Take Sena one ounce , Ginger , Aniseeds , Liquoras , Mace , Nettle-seeds , and great Saffron , of each two peny weight , Cinamon three peny weight ; reduce it all into a fine Powder , and take half a spoonful thereof in Posset , Wine , Ale or Broth.

A present Remedy for all kind of Collick whatsoever .

Take Mint , Sage ( both of them dry ) of each two handful ; digest them in a Pottle of the best Spirit of Wine in a Cucurbite for eight days ; then distil it in Balnco Mariae , taking but a third part of it ; the rest is good , but in a weaker degree . Take of the first Spirit a dram and half in two ounces of white Wine .

For the Wind-Collick and Stone-Collick .

Take four long Pepper Corns , two Races of Ginger , both bruised , two sprigs of Rosemary , the shells of two new-laid Eggs in fine Powder , the inner Skins being taken away ; boil them together for a quarter of an hour in a pint of white Wine ; then beat the yolk of an Egg in a little white Wine , let it boil a walm , and brew them together with two ounces of Loaf-Sugar ; drink it warm going to bed .

This hath holpen very many .

Another for the Wind-Collick and Stone .

Take four hard red Onions , boil them in three pints of strong Ale till a quart is consumed ; then strain it , and drink it warm .

For the Collick and griping of the Guts .

Take Sage and Mint , boil them in a fit proportion of Claret Wine ; then strain it , and sweeten it with a little Sugar , and drink it warm .

Another for the same , from the Lady Drury .

Take a green Turf of Grass , and lay it to the Navil , the green side next the skin , and let it remain there till you find ease .

Another for the Collick , Pain in the Stomack , or Worms .

Take a spoonful of the Powder of dried Oaange peels , drink it in Wine , Broth , or warm Ale .

For the Collick or Vlcer in the Kidneys .

Make a Posset of Milk and white Wine , put thereto three spoonfuls of red Nettles , and an ounce of Syrup of Althaea . Take this proportion for three Mornings together , and by God's assistance , it will ease you of the pain .

For the Wind-Collick .

Take Columbine Leaves , Camomile , red Sage , of each a handful ; stamp and press the Juyce out of them ; put as much Beer to it as will make a Posset ; and having taken off the Curd , put into it Ginger and Nutmeg at discretion , and drink it warm .

CHAP. VI. Of Remedies against all sorts of AGUES and FEAVERS .

A Remedy against an Ague .

TAke a large Nutmeg , and grate half of it , and mix it with the yolk of an Egg beaten ; then put to it five or six spoonfuls of Plague-water ; shake it well together , and let the Patient drink it an hour or two before the Fit , or assoon as he perceives that his Nails begin to change blew ; repeat this until it be cured .

This is a very wholsome Medicine , it strengthens the Back wonderfully , and cannot be taken too often .

Another for the same .

Take a spoonful of good strong Mustard , mix it with a draught of hot Ale , and let the Patient drink it whenever he perceives his Fit will come upon him . Repeat this two or three times if it cures not the first time .

Another for the same .

Take four spoonfuls of the Juyce of red Nettles , mix it with eight spoonfuls of strong Ale , give this to the Patient warm an hour or two before his Fit ; let him lie warm covered in bed to sweat , with Bottles of hot wather at his feet and under his Arm-pits to cause Sweat .

You need not give so much of the Juyce to a Child ; proportion it according to their age : This quantity here set down is for midling persons . If his Fit be uncertain , let him take it so soon as he feeleth any emotion of his approaching Fit .

Another Remedy for an Ague .

Take of Rue and Peniroyal each a handful ; boil them together in a Posset made of Ale and Milk ; drink a good draught thereof warm in a Morning fasting , and when you go to bed ; continue this for three days together .

This cured a Woman that gave suck .

Sir Kenelm Digby's Remedy for the Ague , which hath cured many .

Take three drams of Venice or London Treacle ; put it into a quarter of a pint of white Wine , and put it into a little pot very close covered , let it stew simpringly for half an hour , stirring it sometimes . Let the Patient take this an hour or two before his Fit , shaking it well together , and drinking it warm , let him go to bed , and cover himself warm to sweat . Repeat this two or three times .

This Medicine was fetched far and near , and it was delivered to all that came for it ; and many persons were cured by it , both rich and poor ; as also several of Sir Kenelme 's Family . It is a wholesome and safe Remedy .

A Plaister for the Ague .

Take Hops and Salt , of each a handful , Corants a quarter of a pound ; stamp these together in a Mortar , and lay it to the wrists .

Another Plaister .

Take Linseed , and bruise it well in a Mortor ; make it into a Pultice with the Patient 's own water , and lay it to the wrists .

Another .

Take of the Leaves of strong Tobacco six drams , Corants a small handful ; beat them together in a Mortar ; then mix them with so much Turpentine as will make them into a Salve ; which spread upon Leather , and lay it to the wrists . Spread it an inch thick , and lay it on twenty four hours before the Fit .

It will cure either a Tertian , Quotidian , or Quartan Ague .

The Countess of Kents Powder , according to Sir Kenelme Digby's Method , and as it was prepared by his Order in his Laboratory , and as I prepare it now .

Take four ounces of black ends of Crabs-claws , taken when the Sun is in the Sign of Cancer , Crabs-eyes , fine Pearls and Corals prepared , of each an ounce ; yellow Amber , half an ounce ; roots of Contrayerva , Virginian Snakeroot , of each six drams ; Oriental Bezoar three drams ; of the bones that are found in the hearts of Stags , four scruples ; reduce all into a subtil Powder , sprinkle the Crabs-claws and Crabs-eyes , and the Powder of Pearls and Corals with a little Juice of Limon to make it ferment a little : Then the next day mix all well together , adding one ounce of Tincture of Saffron , and powr upon the Mass ( when you incorporate it ) three or four spoonfuls of Spirit of Honey , or Jelly of Harts-horn , and Jelly of the Skins of Vipers that have been dried in the shadow . Then add to this Composition one ounce of Trochisque of Vipers ; grind it all well together to make it well incorporate ; then make it up into little Balls , and let them dry , and keep them for Use .

The Vertues .

This Powder is a most Sovereign Remedy in all Pestilential and Epidemical Distempers , in all Malignant , spotted or Purple Fevers ; it drives out the Small Pox and Measles , drives the Venom from the Heart , and hinders the Vapors to fly up to the Head and Brain ; it is sudorifick , and drives out by transpiration all bad humors , resists Corruption , and corroborates and strengthens Nature .

The Dose is from six to twenty or thirty Grains , and in an extremity of the Plague one may give it from thirty to forty grains .

Sir K. D. had this Powder always ready by him in his Closet ; and many persons of Quality far and near sent to him for some of it , when any of their Children had the Small Pox or Measles , and never any did miscarry of all that took it . It is also good against the biting of mad Dogs , stinging of Vipers , and other venomous Beasts .

A Cordial Julep to be taken with this Powder in the hot Fit of an Ague and Fever .

Take of the Countess of Kents Powder twelve grains , Cochincle two grains ; grind them together , and let the Patient take it in a spoonful of the following Cordial Julep , drinking four spoonfuls more of the said Julep after it ; this must be given when the hot Fit has been one hour upon him , and once in two hours let him take five spoonfuls more of the said Julep , and so continue as long as the hot Fit lasts .

The Cordial Julep .

Take of the Elixetary-Milk-water , six ounces , of Plague-water three ounces ; double refined Sugar six drams , mix them together . This was ordered by Dr. Brooks .

The Preparation of this Water you shall find in the Chapter of Cordial Waters .

Another Julep to cool in Fevers .

Take twelve parts of water , and two of Honey , boil them very gently together , until you have scummed away all the Scum that will rise , and have clarified it with Whites of Eggs ; then take it from the Fire , and put to it one part of Vinegar , and let it run twice or thrice through a Hypocras-Bag . Drink three or four spoonfuls of it Morning , Evening , in the Night , once in two hours , or when you will .

This hinders the Fermentation of sharp Humors , and their flying up to the Head .

A refreshing and cooling Drink in a Burning Feaver .

Take four Quarts of Fountain-water , and five spoonfuls of French Barley , scald the Barley first in two or three waters , then boil it with half a pound of Corants , until a Quart be consumed ; then put into it two handfuls of Wood-sorrel , and as much common Sorrel shred small , and stamped ; let them infuse in the Decoction for an hour without boiling ; then strain it , and drink thereof with the Juyce of an Orange and a little Sugar .

An Excellent Julep of Lemons for a Calenture , to Burning Fever .

Take Limons and peel them , then press out all the Juyce from them , which being setled four and twenty hours , powr off the Clear , and strain it , or filtre it , and digest it in a stone-bottle in hot water or in Sand , for twelve days ; then filtre it again , and digest again as before : repeat this until it settle no more faeces ; in the mean time calcine the yellow Rind or Peel of the Lemons , and with distilled water draw the Salt out of the Ashes ; put this Salt to the purified Juyce ; and digest them for some time together ; then put it into little Vials , of an ounce a piece , which is the Dose for a big body .

Two Dose of this will cure the greatest Burning Fever : it is best to give it by it self ; but if the Patient doth not like the Tast of it , you may mix a little Sugar with it .

This is much better than the Syrup of Lemons ; for in the boiling there evaporates away the greatest part of that which is the best of the Lemons . This will keep good five or six years .

Dr. Farrar his approved Remedy for a Purple Fever .

Take Cochinele in fine powder thirty or forty grains to a person of twenty years , give it in some fit Cordial Water , or in Wine , if you have no Cordial Water at hand . If the Patient be younger , proportion it to his Age ; as seven grains to a Child of three years old , eighteen grains to one of 6 years ; after twice or thrice doing this , and keeping the Patient warm , the Disease will break out in Spots : But fail not to give it once or twice after they are strucken out .

Mr. Busson , a famous Chirurgeon in France , his Approved Remedy for a Burning Fever , wherewith he cured many , and one in Sir Kenelm's presence .

Take of the Leaves of Honisuckle a good quantity , stamp them in a Mortar , put as much fair water to it as will make a Glister ; then strain it , and put it into the Bladder or Syringe , and give it the Patient not quite cold , but blood-warm .

It opens the Body , and cools the Veins .

A Drink good in a Burning or Intermitting Fever , or in the hot Fit of an Ague .

Take Whey , or Posset drink , if you have not Whey ; boil in Borage , Bugloss , Purslan , Endive , Succory , Sorrel , Violet Leaves , Lettice , Knot-grass , and Mallows , with a Parsly root , and a Fennel root , all shred small ; let them boil until the strength is out ; then strain it , and let the Patient drink thereof blood-warm all the time of the Feaver .

CHAP. VII . Select Remedies against the PLAGUE .

The King of Poland's Preservative against the Plague .

TAke the best Wine-Vinegar , six quarts , Juice of Celandine clarified , nine pints , Leaves and Roots of Avens , Roots of Elecampane , of each one ounce ; Roots of Angelica , Zedoary , Juniper Berries , of each two ounces ; Sage one handful ; digest this two days in a gentle heat ; then strain it , and keep it in Bottles clean stopped .

This is a powerful Remedy , both for preserving from , and curing the Plague , and other Malignant Fevers : It also clears the Eye-sight to a wonder , taking a little Glass-full of it in the Morning fasting .

It is recorded that no man that drank this Medicine in the Great Plague 1592. was infected with it , but was preserved from it and all other Diseases .

Another great Preservative against the Plague .

Take Sage , Leaves of Elder , of Rubus Idens , Rue , Rosemary , Wood-Sorrel , of each half a handful ; stamp them all together in a stone-Mortar ; then put them into a stone-Pitcher , or other like Vessel , and powr upon them a pint of good white Wine , and a pint of Vinegar ; let it stand to infuse for four and twenty hours ; then strain it , and add to the strained Liquor half a pint of Angelica-water ; then dissolve in it Mithridate and Venice-Treacle , of each one dram . Take of this Liquor one spoonful in the Morning and at Night , and you shall be preserved : And if you fear you have taken any infection , take two or three spoonfuls of it , and go to Bed , and procure Sweat .

The Great Antidote and Preservative which Sir Kenelm Digby bid me get prepared for his Family , when that Great Plague began in London in the year 1665 , was thus :

Take a pound of the Leaves of Wood-sorrel , and pound them by themselves half an hour ; then take three pound of fine Sugar in powder , and mix these together , and keep it stirring and beating for three hours more ; and then take four ounces of Mithridate or London - Treacle , and pound them all together for half an hour longer , which makes four hours in all ; then put it up in Gally-pots , and tie it up close with a Bladder , or Leather , or Paper .

In time of Infection , take the quantity of a large Nutmeg every Mornng fasting ; and if you have taken any Infection , or if you find your self stricken with any Disease at the Heart , or pain in the stomack , take almost as much more , and go to Bed , and procure a moderate Sweat for an hour : Of this I took my self , and went up and down the City every day in the time of the Plague , and through God's Blessing was preserved , and all those that took it .

To preserve one in time of Infection , Sir Kenelm says , it is good to eat a little of the Tops of Rue with Bread and Butter , and a little very old strong Cheese in the Morning , and to drink a Glass of Stomack-water , Claret-wine , or wine and water after it .

An Excellent Perfume to burn and perfume the House in time of Infection .

Take Talk , and reduce it to Powder , and mix it with Vinegar , and burn it upon a Fire-shovel of Coals , and your House will be preserved from any infectious Air. This hath been sufficiently experienced .

Another Perfume .

Take Roots of Angelica dried and pulverised ; mix this powder with Vinegar , and let it steep therein three or four days ; then put of this mixture upon a hot Brick every Morning and Night .

In Germany and Holland in time of Infection , they burn Juniper-berries on a Chaffin-dish of Coals , or upon a fire-shovel of Coals , and so go about the house with it , and into every Rohm . If the Juniper-berries be bruised , and mixt with Vinegar ; and then burn'd it will be more effectual .

My Lady Allens Plague-Water .

Take Rue , Egrimony , Wormwood , Salendino , Sage , Balm , Mugwort , Dragons , Pimpernel , Marigolds , Fetherfew , Burnet , Sorrel , Scabious , Wood-bittany , brown Mayweed , Avens , Turmantil , Carduus Benedictus , of each a handful ; Rosemary two handfuls ; Angellica , Burdocks , of each one handful ; shred all these together very small ; then steep them in the best white Wine , as much as will cover the Herbs ; then slice in a half quarter of a pound of Elecampane-roots : let all these lye in steep three Days and Nights , stirring them once in twelve hours ; covering the Tub close when you still it ; lay it not above an Inch thick in the bottom ; save the first running by it self .

The London-Plague-Water .

Take Roots of Angelica , Masterwort , Butterbur , Piony-roots , of each four ounces ; Vipers-grass , Verginian Snake-roots , of each one ounces ; leaves of Rue , Rosemary , Balm , Carduus Benedictus , Scordium , Marigold with the flowers , Dragon , Gotsrue , Mint , of each two handfuls ; shred the Herbs , and cut the Roots , and stamp them a little ; and infuse them for two days in six quarts of Nants-brandy ; then put thereto six quarts of fair Water , and distil it in a Limbec , drawing from it two Gallons , which put up in Bottles , and hang two drams , of Safron in it , tyed up in a rag ; or make the Tincture of two drams of Safron , with the first running ; and mix that with the rest of your water . To every quart of this water put two ounces of fine Sugar .

This is an excellent thing against the Plague , and all malignant Distempers ; as the small Pox , Measles , Malignant , spotted and purple Fevers , &c. The Dose is from one ounce to two in Angelica , or Sage-water , sweetened with Syrup of Clove Gilly-flowers : you may also make a Julep of it with Alexite●i Milk-water , as is directed in the Chap. for Fevers .

Dr. Burges , his sovereign Antidote against the Plague .

Take Sage , Rue , of each one handful ; shred and stamp them , and boyl them in three pints of Malmsy till a pint is consumed ; then strain it , and set it over the fire again , and put it a penny-worth of long Pepper ; Ginger half an ounce ; Nutmegs and Cloves , of each two drams ; beat and mix them together , and let it boyl a Walm or two ; then put into it one ounce of Methridate , and half an ounce of Treacle , and a quarter of a pint of hot Angelica-water . Take of this a spoonful at a time every Morning during the Contagion ; and if already infected , take two spoonfuls and sweat upon it .

Vnder God you may be confident of this sovereign Antidote ; for there hath never been Man , Woman or Child , yet heard of , that made timely use of it , that it hath not secured . It is excellent also in the small Pox and Measles , or any malignant Fever .

Another very sovereign Antidote .

Take choice Myrrh , Cinamon , Aloes , Succotrina , of each three drams ; Bolarmoniach , Mastick , Lignum-Aloes , Cloves and Mace , of each half a dram ; powder the Myrrh , Aloes , and Mastick together by themselves , and the other Ingredient together by it self ; then mix them well together ; and keep it in a Glass close stopp'd .

Take every Morning early two penny-weights of this powder in a Glass of white Wine mingled with a little water ; and you may boldy venter , without fear under God , among the infected without danger .

Sir Walter Raleigh's Experiment to draw forth a rising or Plague-sore .

Take a Cock-Chicken , pull the Rump bare , and hold it close to the sore till the venom is drawn out , for then the Chicken will die ; but you must apply fresh till the Chicken lives .

A sovereign Remedy against the Plague .

Take Elder-leaves , Rue , red Sage , and red Bramble-leaves ; stamp and strain them severally with a quart of white Wine for all the several strainings ; then mix it all together , and add some white Wine-vinegar , and Syrup of Wormwood ; drink a spoonful of this Morning and Evening ; and God willing it will secure you ; for there is no Medicine more effectual than this . If the Sore appears , use the Rump of the Chicken above-mentioned .

In the Chapter of Cordial Waters you will find more Plague-waters .

An approved Remedy to cure the biting of a mad Dog , whether Man or Beast .

Take a handful of Rue , shred and stamp it ; one dram of Treacle , and a spoonful of the shavings or filings of Tin ; put all these into a quart of Ale , and boyl it till half be consumed ; then strain it ; and give the Patient thereof two spoonfuls , twice a day , Morning and at Night .

A most excellent Remedy against the biting of mad Dogs , Vipers , Serpents , or Snakes , experienced by a famous Chirurgion

Take of the lesser Consolida , or Larks-spur ; Chervil the white ends of Leeks , the tops of Broom , of each two handfuls ; a little new Cream of the Morning-Milk , and a good handful of Salt ; stamp them all together in a stone-Mortar , and with Juice rub the part grieved , which will be hard in the Flesh , and sometimes black ; then lay the mark upon the part poultiswise , and tie it fast on with Rouls : the swelling will asswage in a short time , and the evil will be cured . Sir Kenelm D● relates , that the said Chirurgion had cured some with this Remedy , whom other Chirurgions would have cut off the Arms or Legs bitten by venomous Beasts ; and that among the rest , he cured a man in Sir Ks. presence , whose Arm was as black as Ink , being bitten by a Serpent .

Against Venom or Poyson

Take Seeds of Sage , bruise them , and boyl them in Goats Milk , what quantity you please , till it is wasted to a third part . Drink thereof three days ; It is a very sovereign and effectual Remedy .

For biting of a mad Dog .

Take rusty Bacon stamp it well with Bittony , Agrimony , of each equal parts , apply it to the Wound .

For biting of a Serpent , or any venomous Creature .

Drink the Juice of Plantine ; and stamp Celendine and Plantine together , of each a like quantity ; temper them with Urine , the staler the better , and apply it to the sore ; it will asswage the swelling , and draw out the venom .

Also anoint the place with the Oyl of shell-Snails being prickt with a Needle , and lay thereto a Snail unprickt .

CHAP. VIII . Select Remedies against the FALLING-SICKNESS .

A very Efficacious Remedy against the Falling-Sickness , wherewith Sir Kenelm Digby cured a Minister's Son at Frankfort in Germany , in the Year 1659 , to which I was an Eye-Witness .

TAke of the Skull of a Man that died of a violent Death , of the parings of Nails of a man , of each three drams ; Reduce this to a fine Powder , and grind it upon a Marble-stone ; then take Polypode of the Oak dried two drams , Misleto of the Oak gathered in the wane of the Moon half an ounce , Misleto of the Tile-tree two drams , Piony roots half an ounce ; reduce all into a subtil Powder ; then take six ounces of Sugar , boil it to the consistence of Sugar of Roses ; then mix all the Powders with it , and stir them well together over the fire , that they may well incorporate together ; then take it from the fire , and make it up into Tablets or Lozenges , about a dram a piece ; whereof , give one in the Morning fasting , and another two or three hours after Dinner , and another two hours after Supper : Continue this so long as the Lozenges last .

Another for the same .

Sir Kenelm Digby relates , That in the year 1663. the Lady Warwick told him , That a Daughter of her Husband 's Elder Brother had the Falling-Sickness in the greatest extremity ; so that she fell like a Logg seven or eight times a day , without any motion ; They had put her into the hands of the Ablest Physitians in England , who in effect could do her no good . A Gentleman , one of their Neighbours , undertook the Cure , and performed it thus :

Take true Misleto of the Oak , the Leaves , the Berries , and all the tender Branches , dry it gently in an Oven , after the Bread is drawn ; then reduce it to a fine Powder ; of which , give as much as will lie upon a Shilling for one of ripe years ; for middle-aged , a Sixpence ; for a Child , a Groat : Give it Mornings and Evenings in Cowslip-water , three days before , and three days after the Full of the Moon ; Repeat this Remedy for some Months together .

This Cured also my Lord Herbert 's Son , and many other persons of Quality .

The best time to gather the Misleto , is in the Month of September , when it bears Berries , and in the waning of the Moon .

Dr. Mynsight his Excellent Remedy against the Falling-Sickness .

Take Sena two ounces , Turbith , Mechoacan , of each half an ounce ; Raspings of Elks-hoof and Man's Skull , Nutmegs , of each two drams ; Roots and Seeds of Peony , Misleto of the Oak , of each half a dram ; Cardamoms , Cassia ligna , Cloves , of each one dram ; Flowers of the Male-Peony , of Lilly-convallis , of Lavender , of the Tyle-tree , of each half a dram ; Rhenish Wine , one quart and half a pint : Digest it for two days in a warm place ; then strain it , and sweeten it with double refined Sugar , three ounces .

This hath been confirmed by many Experiences , to be a singular Remedy against most Diseases of the Head and Brain ; and Dr. Mynsight says it is a Divine Remedy against the Falling-Sickness , taking three or four ounces of it in the Morning fasting .

CHAP. VIII . Of Choice Remedies against all Diseases of the EYES , and to strengthen the Sight .

An Excellent Water against Dimness of Sight .

TAke Benjamin one ounce , pure Honey , half a pound , water of Fennel and Rue , of each two ounces ; Marjoram-water , one ounce ; mix them together , and distil it in a glass Still , or in our Engine .

This Water hath made some see that have been quite blind , washing twice or thrice a day with it : It strengthens the Sight wonderfully .

Dr. Scroderus his Excellent Water for the Eyes .

Take water of Eye-bright , of Fennel , Vervain , of each three ounces ; Juyces of Celan , dine , Rue , of each two ounces ; long Pepper ; Cloves , Nutmegs , Saffron , of each one scruple , Rosemary flowers , half a handful ; Sarcocol-Aloes , of each three drams ; Galls of Partridges , one ounce ; cut and bruise all small ; then add Sugar , Honey of Roses , of each one ounce ; put all into a Glass Alembick , and distil it in Balneo Mariae with a gentle fire ; to every ounce of this Water put one dram of rectified Spirit of Tartar .

This Water being dropt into the Eyes two or three times a day cures Suffusioon or Catarachs , Pearls , Films , and other defects of the Eyes ; as Experience hath often testified .

Another for the same .

Take white Vitriol , two drams ; Barberries husked , three drams ; Rose and Fennel-water , of each one pint ; boyl them with a gentle fire to the consumption of half ; then add Cmaphir tbree drams ; then filter it through gray paper ; and keep it for use .

This Water takes away Films , Spots , Pearls , and other things which dim the Sight .

A Green Eye-Water , much Approved .

Take Verdigreece two drams ; yellow Orpiment one dram ; white Wine and Rose-water , of each five ounces ; boil it gently five or six Walms ; then take it off , and leave it upon the Faeces without straining it .

This Water being dropt into the Eyes , cures the Pin and Web , takes away the Heat and Inflamation of the Eyes .

A Water against Heat , Redness , and sharp Rheum of the Eyes .

Take Rosewater , Eyebright-water , of each two ounces ; of Trochisci albi Rhasis , one dram ; prepared Tutia , twenty grains ; mix them together , and keep them in a Glass for Use ; wash the Eyes therewith two or three times a day .

Another Water for the Eyes .

Take Rose , Plantane , and Fennel-water , of each two ounces : Tutia prepared , two drams ; Fennel-seeds beaten , half an ounce ; mix it all together , and keep in a Phyol close stopped : when you use it , strain a little of it , and wash the Eyes there with two or three times a day .

An Oyntment good for the Eyes

Take Spirit of Wine , two Spoonfuls ; Spirit of Therebintin , one spoonful ; the yolk of a new-laid Egg , and a spoonful of fresh Butter ; beat and mix it together , and put a little of it into the corner of the Eye .

Dr. Salmon's Excellent Eye-Water .

Take Rose-water three quarts , white Vitriol , five drams , digest them ten days ; then filter it ; then digest it ten days more ; then filter it again , and add Saccharum Saturni , six drams , Camphire half a dram ; digest again twenty days ; then boil it , and filter it , and keep it for Use .

The Author says he hath made many see which had been blind several years with Films , Pearls , and other things , by barely washing the Eyes therewith four or five times a day for some time . It cures all manner of red and blood-shot Eyes , and Rheumatick , sore and inflamed ; for which it is to be esteemed as a Jewel .

A precious Water for the Eyes , that hath restored the sight after some years lost in a short time .

Take red Rose-leaves dryed , Smallage , Maidenhair , Hysop , Endive , Succory , red Fennel , Ribwort , Celandine , Eyebright , of each two handfuls ; wash them , and dry them , and steep them in white Wine for twelve hours ; then distil it , and wash the Eyes with the water .

Another Eye-water excellent for Pin or Web.

Take white Wine , red Rose-water , each a pint ; put them into a bottel ; and add to it , Aloes , Hepatick , Lapistutia , in fine powder , and of the finest Sugar , of each four ounces ; stop the bottel close , and set it in the hot Sun for a moneth , shaking it two or three times a day .

This Water is most Excellent , for any Pin , Web , or Film upon the Eyes : It also taketh away the itching , heat , and soreness thereof .

Another precious Water for the Eyes .

Take Ground-Ivy , Celandine , and Daisies , of each one handful ; stamp them with a little fine Sugar , or Sugarcandy in a stone-Mortar , then add half a pint of Rose-water ; then press it out , and put the liquor in a bottel , and keep it for use .

This is recommended to be one of the best Eye-medicines that can be made . It taketh away all manner of Inflamations , Spots , Webs , Itchings and smartness in the Eyes ; strengthens the Sight , and restores it though near lost . Dip a Feather in it , and drop it into the Eye .

Another Excellent Water , for sore , red , or blood-shot-Eyes .

Take Lapae Calaminaris the worth of a groat , make it red-hot in the fire , then quench it in a pint of white Wine ; do this nine times presently one after another ; then grind some of the same Stone to fine powder , and put it into the Wine ; put all into a Glass well-stopped , and drop some of it into the Eyes with a feather .

For a Pearl in the Eye .

Take an Egg , make a hole in it at one end , and shake out the white and yolk ; then take the Cocktread , and put it into the shell again , with the quantity of a Haslle-nut of Honey , and the quantity of a Pea of white Copperas ; then fit up the shell with Conduit-water , and set it to boyl gently upon hot Embers , till half of it be consumed ; then filtre it , and drop frequently thereof into the Eyes ; it will continue good a Fortnight .

An Approved Water for the Eyes ; especially for the thick Cream growing over the sight of the Eyes .

Rost an Egg very hard ; then peel it , and cleave it in the middle , and take out the yolk ; then put into it a small piece of Allum , and while it is hot joyn it together again ) then put it in a Cloth , and wring it very hard , and save the water that will drip from it ; then put into this Water a little fine powder of Ginger ; mix it together , and drop it into the Eye with a feather two or three times a day .

For sore , red , and blood-shot-Eyes .

Take green Parsley , stamp it very well with the white of an Egg ; lay it to the sore Eyes ; it will soak out the Blood , and take away the redness .

A Drink for dimness of sight caused by swimming in the Brows .

Take a handful of Suddernwood , boyl it in a quart of white Wine ; sweeten it with Sugar ; and drink thereof Morning and Evening .

Another Drink , which cures all Pains , Inflamations , Soreness and Defluctions in the Eyes . Much approved of by Sir Kenelm Digby .

Take a handful of Ground-Ivy-leaves , and stalks , wash it clean , and swing it in a Cloth ; then shred it , and stamp it a little ; then boyl it in a quart of good Ale to a pint ; then strain it ; and take half a pint of it in the Morning fasting , and the other half at Night going to Bed .

This is as admirable also to cure all Head-ach , Coughs of the Lungs , Consumptions , Stone and Gravel . It also cures the Jaundies , Obstructions of the Liver and Spleen .

Another Remedy for the Eyes .

Take English Copperas four ounces ; grind it with one ounce of Camphir ; put this in a Pipkin , and cover it with a Poringer , with some weight in it to keep it down ; then set it upon gentle fire , to calcine it ; and when it is hard take off the Pot and let it cool ; then take out the matter and grind it to powder ; and add four ounces of Bolarmoniac ; then sift it finely . Take of this powder half an ounce , put into it a quart of water , and boyl it together ; then put it in a Glass , and keep it for use . Dip a little green Sarsenet in it , and shut your Eyes , washing only the Eyelids , except they be very ill and inflamed , and then you may drop some into them ; and if you find it too strong of it self , take one spoonful of it , and two spoonfuls of Rose-water , and so use it .

To restore a decay'd sight , and refresh and strengthen the Memory .

Take Eyebright gathered in August , before Sun-rising ; make it into small bundles , and hang them up to dry where the Sun comes not ; then bruise them grosly , and infuse them in white Wine ; and drink thereof three or four times a day , leaving the Wine always upon the Herbs .

An Excellent Remedy to strengthen the Optick Nerves , help a weak sight , and kill a Pin or Web.

Take a handful of Mayweed , two Munky-pease ; ( some call them Sows or Hog-lice , these which roul themselves round like a Pepper-corn when you touch them . ) stamp and strain this together into a quart of Ale , putting in a little Ale to strain with . Drink of this till you find help ; which God willing you will do in three or four quarts .

Another Excellent Water for the Eyes to strengthen the sight .

Take three quarts of Mallago-Sack , six ounces of Ship Bisquets , four ounces of white Sugarcandy ; reduce them to fine powder , two handfuls of dried Elder-flowers ; let them infuse twenty four hours ; then distill it in Balneo Mariae ; and with a piece of soft Spunge bath your Eyes therewith Morning and Evening when you go to Bed , and at any other time .

To stay a great flux of Rheum in the Eyes , oft proved .

Take the white of an Egg , beat it until it is all froath ; then let it settle , and cut a round piece of Sheeps-leather , prick it full of holes , and wet it in the Egg-water , taking off the froth ; then scrape over it some Bolarmoniach , and apply it to the Temples ; but if the humour abound , then lay a piece along the Forehead at Night when you go to Bed . Let it reach over the Temples .

To draw back Rheum from the Eyes .

Take a red Colewort-leaf , as much in quantity of red Sage , and a little Bay-salt , stamp them together , and put it in a Linnen cloth , and lay it in the hollow of the Nape of the Neck ; use it two or three Nights together ; and God willing it will draw the Rheum from the Eyes .

Another approved one for a Pin or Web.

Take white Sugarcandy in fine powder , Honey and red Rose-water , of each one handful ; boyl it together , and scum it clear , and drop it into the Eye .

Another to dry Rheum , to strengthen and clense the sight .

Take Rose-water , one ounce , and a spoonful of white Wine ; Tutia , one dram ; Aloes , Epatica , and white Sugarcandy , of each twenty grains , all in fine powder ; put all into a bottel ; and drop thereof now and then into the Eyes .

For redness , soreness , itching , heat , and inflamations of the Eyes .

Take Celendive , three-leav'd-grass , Daisy-leaves , and Ground-Ivy , of each one handful ; pick , wash , and drean them ; then stamp them , and put in four spoonfuls of white or red Rose-water ; then strain it , and put into it the bigness of a Wall-nut of white Sugarcandy ; keep it in a Glass for use .

It is very good for the purpose aforesaid : the Ground Ivy is Alehoof .

Another for the same , and to strengthen the Sight .

Take Rose and Plantine-water , of each two ounces ; Aloes , Epatica , half a dram ; white Copperas , two drams ; white Sugarcandy , one dram ; boyl them with a soft fire ; being cold put it in a Glass for use ; drop thereof into the Eyes .

Another for the same .

Take Plantine , two handfuls ; Housleek , one handful ; stamp and strain them , and let the Juice settle ; then powr off the clear , and add half as much Rose-water , the fourth part of a spoonful of powder of white Sugarcandy , and quench in it Lapis Caluminaris the bigness of a Wall-nut . Drop four drops of this water into the Eyes , Morning and Evening , lying upon your back .

For a Pearl in the Eye .

Take Hemlock , stamp it in a stone-Mortar ; then put little Honey to it , and work them well together : If the Pearl be in the right Eye , apply a Plaster of it to the left Wrist , if in the left Eye , to the right Wrist ; let it continue there three or four days .

Another for the same .

Take the Marrow that is in a Goose-wing , mingle with it Ear-wax , and work them well together ; and anoint the Eye with it , and it will kill the Pearl .

For a prick with a Bush , stripe or blow in the ball of the Eye .

Take the white of a new-laid Egg , beat it , and then mix it with Honey ; set it over a soft fire , and keep it stirring that it may not curdle ; then spread it on a little Flax , and lay it on the Eye , changing it every Morning and Evening ; and by the blessing of God it will help it .

Another for a stroke or blow in the Eye .

Take Juice of Smallage , Juice of Fennel , and the white of a new-laid Egg , beat them well together , and apply it to the sore Eye .

Another for a stroke in the Eye .

Stamp Wormwood with the white of an Egg , and lay it warm three days together to the Eye or Eyes ; then wash the Eye with Plantine-water and Honey .

A precious Water for the Eyes .

Take Smallage , Fennel , Plantine , Egrimony Bittony , Eyebright , Scabious , Rice , Pimpernel and Sage ; shred them all small , and steep them in the Urine of a male-Child , with a little Frankinsens ; then distill them . Bath the Eyes with this water .

CHAP. IX . Mr. Lochers , an able Apothicarry of London , his excellene Oyl for Deafness ; approved by himself , and given to Sir K. Digby .

TAke Oyl of bitter Almonds , and Oyl of Spicknard , of each six drams ; black Hellebore , half a scruple ; Coloquintida , half a d●● ; Oyl of Exceter , two drams ; Juice of Onyons , Juice of Rue , of each two drams ; boyl these gently till the Juices be consumed ; then strain it , and add two drops of Oyl of Aniseed , and one of Oyl of Oryganum . Powr a drop or two of this Oyl into the Ear , and lye upon your Bed with that Ear upwards that you intend to drop into ; lye still for a quarter of an hour after ; then drop into the other if it require . It is to be continued a Moneth or two , or three , as you find benefit : when you have dropt into the Ear , you must stop it with a little black wool dipped in the Oyl .

This has curcd many of thick hearing and noise in the Ears , come by cold or sickness

Another Remedy much approved for the same .

Take a large Eel , flaw it , and cut it into three pieces ; then stick them with Rosemary and Sage , and bake them in a pan in the Oven , laying them upon two sticks in the pan to keep them from falling into the liquor in the bottom ; then strain the liquor , and scum off the Oyl or Fat ; whereof take four spoonfuls , and as much spirit of Wine ; mix them together ; take of this mixture two spoonfuls ; of Juice of Onyons , and Juice of the white ends of Leeks , of each one spoonful ; put all into a Phiol , and stop it close , and shake it well for an hour , to make them well incorporate together : powr two or three drops of this into the Ear : and in all things observe the directions as in the former .

This was given me by a worthy Gentleman at Paris , who assured me he had cured the Governour of Callais his Sectreary with it , who had been deaf near twenty years ; his deafness comming by a sickness .

Another Excellent Remedy for the same .

Take an hundred of the large Ants Eggs , black Hellebore , Radishes sowr bread , sweet Almonds , white Amber , of each one ounce ; Pulp of Coloquintida , Castor , Leaves of sweet Marjoram , Wormwood , Savin , Rue , of each two drams ; bruise and mix , and infuse them in two quarts of spirit of Wine rectified ; digest them twenty days ; then distil it in Balneo Mariae ; then put into the distilled spirit an hundred live Munky-pease bruised ; digest again for twenty four hours ; then filter and keep it for use .

Put a few drops of this Spirit into the Ear Morning and Evening , stopping the Ear with black Wool immediately ; and it will take away the difficulty of hearing and deafness ; as also all kind of noise , continue it till you are cured .

Another Remedy for Deafness .

Take of the Juice of Bittony , mingle it with a Womans Milk that gives suck to a Boy ; dip black wool therein , and put it into the Ear ; use it eleven days together or more ; if in that time you find any benefit by it , then take Milk , boyl it with Oatmeal , and Juice of Bittony ; and lay it poultiswise over the Ears Night and day ; and continue it for some time .

Another Remedy against Deafness that cometh of Cold.

Take a ranged Loaf of Bread of a mean scantling , well leavened and baked , cut it asunder in the middle , and lay both the parts very hot to both the Ears , first laying a linnen Cloth doubled next to the Skin as thin as the Patient can endure the heat ; bind them on fast with a Cloth fastned on the head , and let it continue as long as the Patient feels any warmth , and then he may take another ; if the Cold be great , you must use it for two or three Mornings together ; take heed of taking Cold when you leave them .

Dr. Clodius his Remedy against Deafness .

Drop into the Ear one drop ( no more ) of Oil or Quintessence of Rosemary ( which will not burn or pain them ) and after it is soaked in , by lying with that Ear up , stop the Ear with black wool dipped in the Spirit of Rosemary . Repeat the Drop after a day still as you find need .

This will cure a Deafness caused by Cold and Humors clogging and benumming the Ears , and causing sometimes pain in them .

Another for the same .

Take red Mint or Horse-mint , mortifie and squeeze it in the hand till it renders Juice ; then take it with its Juice , and put it in the Ear ; change it often ; this will help the Deafness if the person hath heard before .

Another for the same .

Take Rue , Rosemary , Sage , Vervain , Marjoram of each a handful ; of Camomil two handful ; stamp them to mash , and mould them , Rie-Dough , make thereof , one Loaf , bake it as other Bread ; then cut it in the middle , and as hot as may be suffered bind to your Ears , and keep them on warm and close for one day .

CHAP. X. Select Remedies against the MEGRIM and HEAD-ACH

A Sovereign Remedy for all Head-Ach , much approved .

TAke a good handful of Ground-Ivy or Ale-hoof , wash it clean and swing it in a Cloth , then shred it and stamp it a little , and boil it in a quart of strong Ale to a pint : Give half of it in the Morning fasting , and half at night going to bed .

This cures also all Pains , Inflammations and Defluxions in the Eyes ; it is good against the Jaundies , Coughs of the Lungs , Consumptions , Stone and Gravel , Obstructions of the Liver and Spleen . Sir Kenelm says , That the Herb being stamped , and applied to a Felon like to a Cataplasm , cures it marvellously and speedily : it is admirable for old Sores , which if they need cleansing , you may add a little Copper as and Honey .

An Approved Remedy for Phrensie and Madness .

Sir Kenelm Digby relates , that he was assured by a person of Credit , that one cured a woman that had been mad some years , by giving her a draught of the Juice of Ground-Ivy , or Jill-go-by-th ' ground , at once taking ; and they tried it afterwards upon several others , and it had always the same infallible effect .

Another Approved Remedy for Phrensie and Madness .

Take the Juice of Sage , of Burnet , and of Ground-Ivy , and give it to the Patient to drink .

For the Head-Ach .

Take red Rose Leaves dried , mix them with Wheat-flower , Vinegar , and Oyl of Roses , and some Housleek ; boyl them together until it be thick ; the spread it upon a linnen-Cloth , and lay it upon the Forehead , and Temples , and it will ease the pain .

The Conserve of Rue is excellent for the Head and Brain preserving against Apoplexy , Paralisie , and the like . Make it thus ; beat two parts of fine Sugar , with one of Rue into a Conserve ; eat thereof in the Morning fasting about the bigness of a large Nutmeg .

Another for the Head-ach or Megrim .

Take of the Oyntment called Vnguentum desicativum Rubrum , one dram ; Mastick powder'd , two drams ; mix them , and make them into a Plaster ; which spread upon Leather , and lay it to the Temple on the pained side , or on both sides , and renew it every other day until the pain cease . This I have approved .

Another for the same .

Take a spoonful and half of the Whites of Eggs beaten , a spoonful of white Wine-vinegar , Pepper in powder , and Frankinsens , of each two drams ; a spoonful of Honey ; mix all these well together , with as much Wheat-flower as will make it into a Plaster , whereof make a Plaster , taking it all , and apply them to the Temples , changing them every Morning and Evening .

An Epitheme for the Forehead to take away the Head-ach .

Take four ounces of Rose-water ; Oyl of Roses , one ounce ; Rose-vinegar half an ounce ; mix them together , and beat the white of an Egg therein ; dip linnen-Cloth In it , being milk warm , apply them to the Forehead .

It asswages the pain of the Head , and repelleth hot vapours .

Another for the Head-ach .

Boyl Camomil and Bittony in red Wine , and drink thereof .

For noise in the Head , or troubling in the Ears .

Take a green Ashen-stick , and put one end into the fire ; and out of the other end will issue forth waters , which must be saved and mixt with a little Sivet ; drop thereof a drop or two into the Ear , and immediately stop it with a little black wool moistned in the same ; lye still a quarter of an hour with that Ear upwards you dropt into ; then drop also into the other in the same manner .

An approved Medicine for a scald head .

Take half a peck of Oyster-shells , where the Oysters are newly taken out , burn them in a clear fire , and when they are well calcined reduce them to a fine powder , and sift them as fine as flower ; then mix it with unguentum album so that it be pretty stiff ; keep it in a Gally-pot for use ; it will last a year . Anoint the Head with it every day .

This is good also to dry up a waterish , itching humour in any part of the Body .

Another for a scald head .

Take Oyl of Olives , two ounces ; put it into a dishful of clear running water ; stir and beat them well together , as you would make Butter ; then add some fine powder of Brimstone , and May-butter , and make an Oyntment thereof and anoint the head therewith .

Another for the same .

Take Rosen , half a pound ; Pitch , two ounces ; then put into it the bigness of a small egg of Hogg-fleet ; ( Barrows-grease ) let them boyl a little together , stirring it well ; then take it off , and keep it in a Gally-pot for use .

Clip off all the hair from the scald head , as close as possible may be . Then whiles the Oyntment is yet warm , spread it upon new Lockerum that was never washed in Soap , and out them into divers Plasters , and keep them by you ; you may make as many at once as will serve a month ; when you lay them on , warm them a little before the fire only to make them stick ; dress it twice in a week ; and when you see that the Plasters have taken away the hair , and that the head is as bare as ones hand ; then dress it but once a week : you must pick off that hair with the point of a Knife that the Plasters bring not off with them ; which you must do every time you dress it till all the hair is clean come of : Begin to dress it Michaelmas , and continue it till March is past : and when the Head and Skin looks white , then it is a Cure ; but as long as it looks red it is not cured ; therefore dress it until it looks white . The hair you clip off from the Patients head , you must burn , and mix the ashes with the Oyntment while it is boyling .

For the Head-ach .

Take Cloves , Mace , Nutmeg , of each one dram ; fine Sugar , half an ounce ; reduce all to a fine powder ; and take the fourth part thereof in a Cup of warm Posset made with Ale . It is very effectual . Also the Juice of Ground-Ivy snuffed up in the Nose , doth purge the Head , and doth often cure very great and old pains in the Head .

Another for the Head-ach , and to draw humours out of the head and face .

Take a new-laid Egg , open the top , and put out part of the white , then put in some powder of Commin-seed by degrees , and powder of Aniseed ; then close up the Egg with course paste ; then set it in the Embers to roast leasurely till it is very hard , and then cut it in the middle , and lay it hard to the Nape of the Neck .

It is approved .

For a Cold and stuffing in the Head , to draw Rheum from the Head , and comfort the Brain .

Take an Orange , and pare off very thin the yellow Rind ; rowl it up conveniently to thrust up into the Nostril , turning the inner moist side outward to be next your flesh within the Nose ; put a rowl into each Nostril .

It will cause sneesing , and will make much water run down at the Nose , and comfort the Brain .

Dr. Scroderus , his Cephallick Wine for the Head and Brain , &c.

Take Roots of Avens , two ounces and half ; of Succory , one ounce and a half ; of Elecampane one ounce ; Cetarach , Paulsbittony , Carduus , Liverwort , Centory , of each , one handful ; dryed Orange-peels , half an ounce and two drams ; cut the Herbs , and bruise the Roots and Barks , and infuse them in a Gallon of Rhenish Wine for three or four days , shaking it often ; then strain it , and drink a Glass-ful thereof every Morning fasting , and another at Night going to Bed .

It rectifies all Distempers of the Head and Spleen ; it is also excellent for the Breast and Lungs ; and is excellent in cuting of Catarachs .

A most Excellent Powder for pain in the Head and Stomach .

Take Aron-Roots , cut them small , and steep them in white Wine twelve hours ; then powr of the Wine , and powr fresh Wine upon it , and let it steep as long ; then dry them , and reduce them to powder . Take of this powder two ounces ; Acorus , Burnet , of each one ounce ; Crabs-eyes , half an ounce ; Cinamon , three drams ; Salt of Wormwood and Juniper , of each half an ounce ; Sugar of Roses , one ounce ; pulverise , and mix them together , and keep it in a Glass stopp'd .

This powder is a good Cephalick and stomatick ; is excellent against the Megrim , Vertigo , Melancholly , Coldness and Weakness of the Stomach , Wind , Stone , Quartan Agues , and all Tartarous Obstructions . Dose , from one Dram to two in a little Canary .

The Lady Lusons Receit to make one sleep in Frensie and madness .

Take the Gall of a Hare , boyl it in white Wine , and let the Patient drink thereof , and it will cause him to sleep until you give him Vinegar .

CHAP. XI . Mrs. Rutherges Cordial Electuary against MELANCHOLY .

Against Melancholly

TAke Conserves of Roses , of Borage-flowers , of Cowslip-flowers , of Clove Gilly-flowers , of each one ounce ; of preserv'd Citrons , two ounces ; of Alkermess , half an ounce ; preserv'd Nutmegs , preserv'd Mirobolaus , of each half an ounce ; Bezoar , fifteen grains ; Tincture of Safron , half a dram ; mix them together , and make it up in an Electuary , with Syrup of Clove Gilly-flowers , adding two or three drops of Oyl of Cinamon .

Another against Melancholly .

Use to drink before Meal a Glass of Clarret , with a spoonful or two of Syrup of Clove Gilly-flowers : after meals eat some Marmalade of Quinces , or preserv'd Citrons .

A Drink very good for the Head and Eye-sight .

Take Bittony , Eyebright , Agrimony and Plantane , of each two handfuls ; Ground-Ivy , three handfuls ; shred them and stamp them , then boyl them In six Gallons of strong Wort for three quarters of an hour ; then strain it through a Seive , and let it cool , and throw the herbs away ; when it is fit put Yest to it , and put it up into a Runlet , and when it hath done working , close it up , and after seaven days , broach it , and drink of it at all times when you are thirsty : When it is half spent make more , and use it for two months together in the Spring , or in the Summer .

To purge the Head .

Take the Root of Pellitory of Spain , and chew it to and fro between your Teeth a good while ; it will purge the Head , and fasten the Teeth .

Against Hypocondriack Melancholy .

Set Horse-fleeches to the Fundament ; and at Spring and Fall purge with Mechoacan Ale , or some other easie purging Ale for a Fortnight together ; then take Conserve of Roses , two ounces ; Conserves of Bugloss and Marygolds , of each one ounce ; Cinamon in powder , one dram ; mix them unto an Electuary with the Syrup of Poppies .

Take therof the quantity of a Nutmeg three times in a week , when you go to Bed .

For the Head , and to strengthen the Memory .

Anoint the Temples of the Head once a month with the Gall of a Partridg ; also rub the Soles of your Feet with mustard made with Vinegar .

Another Excellent Electuary against Melancholy , by Mr. Cranish .

Take Conserves of Borage and Bugloss-flowers , of each half an ounce ; Confection of Alkerns , one ounce ; Diambra , a penny-weight ; Conserve of Rosemary-flowers , half an ounce ; Orange-flowers candid , half an ounce ; of the yellow Rind of Citron in powder , a penny-weight ; Aromaticum Rosatum , two penny-weights ; two leaves of Gold ; incorporate these well together , and make thereof an Electuary ; and take of it every Morning fasting , and at any time when you are afflicted with pensiveness and Melancholy .

A Cordial and Stomatick Electuary , by Sir B. B.

Take Ginger , Cloves , Mace , Nutmegs and Galingal , of each one ounce ; Cubebs , Coral and Amber prepared , of each two drams ; Fennel-seeds , Dilseeds , and Caraway-seeds , Liquorice and Aniseeds , of each two ounces ; reduce all into a very subtil powder , and make them into an Electuary with Conserve of Roses , and a sufficient quantity of some Cordial or Pectoral Syrup .

It comforts , strengthens and warms the Stomach , and the Heart ; expells Wind , and gives ease in the Collick and Iliack Passion ; and is a good Pectoral ; take the quantity of a large Nutmeg of it three times a day .

An Electuary for a Cold or Cough .

Liverwort , Hartstongue , Maidenhair , Hysop , Coltsfoot , Germander , Horhound , and Agrimony , of each one handful ; shred them small , and boyl them in two gallons of Spring or Conduit-water , until it is consumed to a quart ; then strain it , and put into the water a quart of Honey and two ounces of the choicest Elecampane root dried , and reduced to fine Powder ; boil these together to the consistence of an Electuary , stirring it continually to prevent burning to ; then put it up , and keep it for Use .

Take the quantity of a Nutmeg in the Morning , and at Night , and in the Afternoon , and in the Night , or at any time whensoever the Cough troubleth you .

An Electuary for Shortness of Breath and Phthisicks .

Take Manna two ounces , Sugar penides , three ounces ; Fox Lungs reduced to Powder , two ounces ; Oyl of Almonds , an ounce ; Cassia new drawn , half an ounce ; make an Electuary with Syrup of Hysop , or Ground-Ivy . Take half an ounce of it in the morning fasting , and two hours before Dinner , and in the Afternoon and at Midnight .

It is excellent for Asthma and Phthisick , and when the Lungs are stopt with Phlegm , so that the Patient cannot but with difficulty draw his Breath .

Another Pectoral Electuary for stopping in the Breast and Pipes .

Take Elecampane , Hysop , Liquoras , Ginger , Aniseeds , Cinamon and Galingal ; all reduced into fine Powder , of each a dram ; boil them in six ounces of clarified Honey ; add two ounces of brown Sugar-candy ; while it is hot , stir them all together : Take the quantity of a Nutmeg of it Morning and Evening , in the Night , and in the Day-time ; let it go down leisurely , and drink not soon after it .

This hath cured many of Stoppage in the Breast and Pipes .

Dr. Franck his Electuary for a Cough or Cold.

Take Elecampane root dried and made into fine Powder half an ounce ; Liquoras and Sugar candy , both in fine Powder , of each three spoonfuls ; make an Electuary with clarified Honey . Take the bigness of a Nutmeg of it in the morning , and when you go to bed ; let it go down leisurely , and if the Cough troubles you in the night time , take also of it .

This hath holpen extream great Colds or Coughs . These Pectoral Electuaries were left out in the first Chapter .

An Electuary to comfort the Brain and Stomack , and sweeten the Breath .

Take Sage two handful , Rosemary flowers an ounce and a half , Cloves five drams , Cinamon a dram , Nutmegs a Scruple , all in fine Powder ; make it into an Electuary with Clarified Honey : Take of it half a spoonful in the Morning , and presently drink after it a Cup of burnt Claret .

Another Electuary to comfort the Spleen and Stomach .

Take Sarsaparilla one ounce ; the rind of the Root of Tamarisk , three drams ; of the Root of Zedoary , two scruples ; Purslane-seeds , one dram ; reduce all into a fine Powder , and with Syrup of Citrons , and Syrup of the Juice of Borage , a sufficient quantity ; make an Electuary .

An Electuary to comfort the Stomach , and prevent engendring gross Humors in the Brain .

Take Cinamon one dram , Lignum Aloes and Mace , of each half a dram ; Cloves , one scruple , and fine Sugar or Sugar-candy , half an ounce ; reduce them all into very fine Powder , and with Wormwood water make it into an Electuary ; and take thereof two or three drams in the Morning fasting three hours before Dinner ; or make it into Lozenges of two or three drams a piece , and eat them in like manner .

A most Excellent Electuary to strengthen the Stomack and Liver ; which is also very good against the Scurvey .

Take green Ginger preserved , it is sold by the Confectioners , and Conserve of Roman-Wormwood , two ounces ; Conserve of Wood-sorrel , two or three or four ounces ( more or ess , as you conceive your Liver shall require ) beat and work them together into a Pulp . Take thereof the quantity of a large Nutmeg two or three times a day .

You may make the Conserves by beating the herbs raw with two or three parts of fine Sugar to one of Herbs .

A Cordial Drink for weakness of the Stomack , and want of Digestion .

Take three pints of good Claret Wine , and half a pint of Mint-water ; of Cinamon and Nutmeg , of each half a dram ; of fine Sugar four ounces ; reduce the Ingredients to Powder , and put all into a Coffee-pot , and cover it close , stopping the Pipe of the Coffee-pot , and let it stand in hot water for twenty four hours , but let not the Water boil : Then take it out , and strain it through a Hypocras-bag . Drink of this warm a Sack Glass-ful at a time .

If you have not a Coffee-pot , you may use a stone Jugg or Bottle , stopping it close , but let it not be full .

A very Excellent Plaister for the Stomack , that hath done notable Cures .

Take Mithridate , spread it pretty thick upon Leather , then strew upon it all over some grated Nutmeg , laid also pretty thick on ; and cover this with another Leather like the former , sewing them together round about the edges : lay this to the pit of the Stomack . The bigness of the Plaister is to be a hands-breadth round .

It is excellent for all Indigestions , Weakness and Pain in the Stomack , which causes Loosness .

Another Cordial Drink for a weak Stomack and want of Digestion , devised by Dr. Mynsight .

Take Cinamon , Mint , half an ounce , Mastick , Galingal , Cloves , of each two drams ; Calamus Aromaticus , Cardamom , Ginger , of each half a dram ; Lignum Aloes , Roots of Burnet and Zedoary , of each half a dram ; reduce them all to Powder , and digest them in a quart of Canary Wine , in a warm place , or in Sand , or B. Mariae , until the Tincture is extracted ; then strain it , and take thereof a small Draught Morning and Evening with a few drops of Spirit of Vitriol .

It warms and comforts the Stomack , and is excellent against trembling , fainting and swooning Fits and Vomiting .

Another , by Dr. Mily .

Take Cinamon , half an ounce , Cloves , Mace , and Nutmegs , of each half an ounce ; seeds of Anise , Coriander , and Ginger , of each two drams ; bruise them , and digest them in five dints of Rhenish Wine ; then strain it , and sweeten it with fine Sugar to your Taste . Drink thereof a quarter of a pint at a time .

It comforts and warms a weak and cold Stomack , causes a good Appetite and Digestion , and rectifies most Distempers of the Head and Brain .

My Lord Chesterfield's excellent digestive Powder to comfort the Stomack after Meat , or otherwise .

Take sweet Fennel-seed , half an ounce ; Coriander seeds , one ounce ; shavings of Harts-horn and Ivory , of each half a dram ; Cinamon and Pear , or Crabs-eyes , of each half a dram ; Sugar of Roses , two ounces ; white Sugar-candy , three ounces ; reduce all these severally into a subtil Powder , and then mingle them together , and so take thereof ; keep it in a warm place . Dose so much as will lie upon the point of a Knife .

Dr. Riverius his infallible Remedy to stay a Vomit .

Take the true Salt of Wormwood , half a dram , mix it with the Juice of half a Limon , and give it the Patient to drink ; you may mix it with a little Mint-water .

It is a Sovereign Remedy which I have often approved with great success : it hath never failed .

To chear the Heart , and comfort the vital Spirits , and prevent Melancholy .

Take of Harts-horn , one handful ; of the Roots of Celandine , Flowers of Borage , and of Langue de Beuf , of each a handful ; shred the Herbs small , or stamp them a little , and steep them in a Gallon of Brandy for a night ; then distil it ; the distilled water sweeten with Sugar , and hang two drams of Saffron in it tied up in a Sarcenet Bag. Drink a little of it in the Morning fasting .

Another Cordial to chear and comfort the Heart , prevent Melancholy , and make the Body lightsom .

Take a pint of Rhenish Wine , half an ounce of Cinamon-water , Water of Baum , Bugloss , and Borage , of each half an ounce , Juice of Limons one ounce , half a pound of Sugar-candy ; seeth them together in a little strong glass-Bottle , setting it in boyling water ; drink thereof a quarter of a pint in the Morning fasting in-the Summer Season .

In the Winter season take a pint of Malmsie , or Muscadine , Cinamon , Cloves and Ginger , of each two drams ; Grains of Paradise , one dram , Sugar , two drams ; Musk one grain ; bruise the Spices , and boil all together in a Bottle of Water ; then strain it , and take a quarter of a pint thereof fasting .

CHAP. XII . Select Remedies for all Diseases of the MOUTH .

This Chapter contains Choice Remedies for the Teeth and Gums , Scurvey in the Mouth , &c.

For a Canker in the Mouth .

TAke the Leaves of Woodbine , of Bramble , of Columbine , of each one handful ; a little Rosemary ; shred them , and boil them in fair water to the consumption of half ; then strain it , and put into the Liquor two or three spoonfuls of Honey , and a piece of Roch Allum in Powder , and three or four spoonfuls of Vinegar . Gargle the Mouth with the Water , and rub it with the Herbs three or four times a day , or oftner if need be .

Another for the same .

Take Honisuckles , Plantane , and Sage , of each a handful ; Daizy Leaves , an ounce ; boil them in a quart of Water till they come to a pint ; then put to it Vinegar and Honey , of each one spoonful , and a little Allom and white Salt .

Another Approved Medicine for a Canker in the Mouth .

Take a Pint of Wine-Vinegar ( the red is best ) Herb of Grace , Red Mints , Red Sage , and Rosemary , of each a sufficient quantity , shred them small , and boil them together in the Vinegar ; then put into it a spoonful of Honey , the bigness of a Walnut of Allom , and half a spoonful of white Salt . Wash the Mouth well therewith .

It is a present and infallible Remedy which hath Cured many .

An Excellent Gargle for Inflammations of the Mouth , Jaws , and Throat , desperate Squinsies , and other Diseases of the Mouth .

Take Poppy-water , Plantane water , of each an ounce ; clarified Juice of Self-heal , two ounces ; Diamoron , six drams ; Saltpetre , four drams ; mix them together , and gargarize with it often .

Another for the same .

Take Album Grecum , two drams ; Liquoras scraped , one ounce ; Roch Allom , one dram ; boil them a little in Rose and Poppy water , and Self-heal water , of each a sufficient quantity , then strain it . Take of this Decoction one pint , Rhenish or White Wine , a quarter of a pint ; Diamoron and Dianucum , of each half an ounce ; mix them together , and make a Gargle , and use it often in a day .

Dr. Scroderus his Water against the Distempers and Inflammations of the Throat and Palat .

Take Leaves of wild Pear-tree , Parsley , Sanicle , Woodbine , Water-Germander , Cinquefoil , round Birthwort , of each two handful ; Thorough-wax , four handful ; Stale Ale , six quarts ; bruise the Herbs , and put all into a Vessel close stopped , and let them ferment for three weeks ; then add three ounces of Album Graecum , and distil them .

It is excellent against all Inflammations of the Throat and Palat , and Soreness of the Mouth . Drink two or three spoonfuls of it in the Morning , in the Afternoon and at Night ; likewise gargle often with it , or dip a linnen Rag into it , and wrap it about the Throat .

An Excellent Water to cure the Squinsie , sore Throats , Cankers in the Mouth , Heat and Inflammations , Bleeding of the Gums , and to fasten and whiten the Teeth .

Take Waters of Self-heal , Poppy-water , of each four ounces ; Diamoron , Syrup of dried Roses , of each an ounce ; Spirit of Sulphur , half a dram ; mix them together ; and gargle your Mouth with it .

An Anodine Gargle for the Tooth-ach .

Take Roots of Pelitory of Spain , two drams ; Ginger , Olibanum , of each half an ounce ; Red Sage , Henbane Seeds bruised , of each one dram ; Long Pepper , Opium , of each a scruple ; boil these in a pint of Vinegar ; then strain it , and gargarize with it .

It gives present ease in all Pains of the Teeth .

Another Excellent Gargle against the Squinsie , sore Throat , Tumors , and Pain of the Mouth and Jaws .

Take Milk hot from the Cow , Album Graecum , half an ounce ; Honey of Roses , two spoonfuls ; Verdigreece , half a dram ; boil them a little ; then strain it out , and gargarize with it often :

It cleanses and heals Vlcers .

An Approved Remedy for the Tooth-Ach .

Take a little Cotton , and imbibe it with Lucatellus 's Balsom , and so put it into the hollow Tooth .

This cured a Person that had the Toath-Ach in great Extremity , and had tried many Medicines in vain ; after a little while he had used this Medicine , the Pain ceased , but came again within a week after : Then he applied the same Remedy a second time , and the Pain soon ceased , and never came again , though before he was very often subject to this Pain .

An Excellent Water for the Scurvey in the Mouth , and to fasten loose Teeth , to preserve and strengthen the Teeth , and Gums , &c. often approved .

Take Allom , one dram ; Bolearmonick , two drams ; Myrrh , half a dram ; pulverize them , and put them into a pint of Claret , and when you use it , shake it well , and take a spoonful of it in your Mouth , and rub the Teeth and Gums with it : you may warm it .

Another for the same .

The Oyl of Myrrh is a most excellent thing to preserve the Teeth and Gums , and to fasten loose Teeth .

Make it thus :

Take fine chosen Myrrh in subtil Powder , put it in the Whites of hard Eggs , which set in a Cellar in a Bason , putting some Sand in the bottom of the Bason , to set the Whites of Eggs in , that they may stand upright , and the Myrrh will all dissolve into an Oyl ; which is very excellent : mix this Oyl with some Oyl of Sage , made by distillation , and put them into Canary wine , wherein dissolve a little Salt . Wash your Teeth and Gums with this .

Another Remedy for the Tooth-Ach

Take Mastick and chew it in your Mouth , till it be as soft as wax , then put it into the hollow Tooth , and let it remain till it is consumed , and it will certainly take away the Pain thereof .

Sir Kenelm Digby 's Sympathetical Powder hath cured many Persons of the Tooth-Ach ; the Preparation whereof , with its Vse and Virtues , will be set down in another Chapter below .

Dr. Mynsight his Excellent Remedy for the Tooth-Ach .

Take the Shaving of Lignum Vitae ( which you may have at the Turners ) Shavings of Sassafras , Sarsaparilla , of each an ounce ; Roots of Pelitory of Spain ; Raw Allom , Nitre , of each half an ounce , Seeds of Staves-acre , and of Henbane , of each two drams , Opium , Cloves , Mother of Thyme , Organy , Saffron , of each a dram ; reduce to powder what is to be powdered , and then mix them well together , and put them into a Bottle or Matress , and powr upon them good Nantz Brandy and Vinegar , of each one pint and half ; keep it in a warm place , or set it in warm water for some days ; shaking it often , let the Bottle be stopped very close with a Cork , and tied with a Bladder .

Take a little of this Liquor in your Mouth , and hold it on that side the Teeth ake , and the Pain will cease immediately ; also given inwardly , and used outwardly , it is one of the greatest Anodines in the world , eases Pain , and causes Rest . Dose is half a spoonful in a little Wine .

To Cure the Tooth-Ach , by the Lady Jennings .

Take white Hellebore , infuse it in white Wine Vinegar , over a Chasing-dish of Coals ; then take half a spoonful of it , and hold and gargle it in that side of your Mouth where the Pain is , and it will give you present Ease . Proved by Mr. Bearson .

Another against the Tooth-Ach , and Rheum in the Teeth and Jaws .

Take a quart of old Crab-Verjuice , put it into an earthen Pipkin ; put thereto Roch-Allom , the quantity of a Walnut , a few Cloves bruised , Rosemary and Thyme , of each one Branch ; boil all together to a Pint ; when it is cold , put it into a Bottle , and take a spoonful of it warm in your Mouth , and gargle with it on that side the Humor and Pain lieth , it will dry and stay the Rheum , and not draw it , and will fasten the Teeth infallibly . Proved by Mr. Fleetwood .

An Opiate for the Tooth-Ach .

Take Camphire , two drams ; Opium , one dram ; Castor , half a dram ; pulverize them , and mix them with Syrup of Clove-gilliflowers over the Fire , that they may well incorporate to an Opiate .

It is excellent to asswage the Tooth-Ach ; when any of the Teeth are rotten and hollow , put but a little into the hollow of the Tooth , and let it remain there ; and renew it as often as need requires .

A most Excellent Opiate to cleanse and whiten the Teeth , which is much used by , all the Nobles in France .

Take Pumice stone burnt , White Coral , Cuttle-fish Bone , and Cream of Tartar , Florence-Orrice-root , of each an ounce ; reduce them all to a fine powder ; Sal-armoniack pulverized , two drams ; Musk and Amber , of each six grains ; grind them all together upon a Ma●ble Stone , or in a Stone-Mortar , with an Iron Pestle ; adding so much Honey of Roses by degrees as will make it into an Opiate by girnding .

Then put it up in Gally-pots , and keep it for Use . Rub your Teeth with it .

Ladies that do not love the smell of Amber and Musk , may leave it out , and it will be never the worse for it , and it may be perfumed by adding a few drops of Aromatick Oyls ; as Oyl of Cloves , Cinamon , Essence of Orange and Limon Peels , &c.

An infallible and much experienced Remedy to cure the Tooth-Ach , and to fetch out the Worms that are in the Gums and hollow Teeth .

Take Henbane Seeds well bruised , two spoonfuls ; Bees Wax four ounces : shred the Wax , and make it soft in warm water ; then mix the Seed well with it , and make a Candle thereof with Cotton Thred ; hold the Candle being lighted , in your Mouth , letting the Heat and Smoak of it go into your Mouth as much as may be endured ; and hold your Mouth over a Poringer full of Water , and the Candle will draw out the Worms , and they will fall with the Rheum into the Water , so that you shall see some of them alive .

This hath been sufficiently experimented .

You may also put the end of a Funnel to the Tooth , and so hold the Candle in the Funnel , holding your Mouth over the Water .

CHAP. XIII . Select CORDIAL WATERS Distilled .

This Chapter containeth the choicest Cordial Waters ; with the true description of that famous Water called the Queen of Hungarys Water .

The Lady Hewits great Cordial Water for all cold Diseases , to comfort the Stomach , the Spirits , the Head the Heart , to stay the Rheum , the Hiccock , the bloudy Flux , against the Plague , the Meazles , the small Pox , the Palsie , the Dropsie , and the Consumption of the Lungs . Copied from a Receipt in my Ladies Daughters hand ; which she gave to the Countess of Monmouth .

TAke Roman Wormwood , Sage Bittony , Speremint , unset Hysop , Setwel , Thyme , mother of Thyme , Bawm , Pennyroyal , Saincle , Salendine , Watercresses , Hearts-ease , Field-dazies Flower , Leaf and Roots , Angellica , Germander , Callamint , Tamarix , Colts-foot , Carduus Benedictus , Avens Valerian , wild Marjoram , Saxafrage , Pellatory of the Wall , Pimpernel , Varvain , Parsley , Rosemary , Savory , Scabious , Egremony ; of all these one handful pickt ; a quarter of a peck of Rosemary-flowers ; half a peck of Cowslip-flowers , half a peck of red Roses ; of Camomile , Madienhair , sweet Marjoram , Plantane , Cumphry , Yerrow and Rue ; as much of these as shall remain , being picked out of a handful of each : of Aromaticum Rosarum , three drams ; Spicknard , two drams ; Elecampane-Roots dried , Calamus Aromaticus ; Galengal , Cubebs , Carda Noman , Grains , Pepper , Lignum , Alces , Thinne , Veroinca , Juniper-berries , one dram ; Zedoaria , two drams ; Ginger , Cinamon , Cloves , Mace , Nutmegs , Mellelet-flowers , of each two drams : then take Fennel-seeds , Parsley-seeds , Annyseeds , Caraway-seeds , of each two drams ; Hartshorn , one pound ; all your Drug-spices and Seeds , being beaten somewhat gross ; and all your Herbs being washed , wrung in a Cloth , and shred : put them all into an earthen pot , with two gallons of the strongest Sherry-Sack , to steep all Night ; your Drug-spices and Seeds , being to be put into the midst of the herbs : Then when you still , which must be the next day , out of the whole quantity you must draw a quart of the first , which is best ; then a pint of the second which is next in goodness ; and mingle those three pints together , which is the usual water ; and if it prove too strong , put a little more of the weaker sort to it : The third and last sort is for other uses , as hereafter ; you must Aromatine each Pottle of your first useful and drinking Water , with thirty grains of Beaser ; twenty four grains of Musk , twenty grains of Ambergreece ; one pound of Sugarcandy ; two drams of Coral ; two drams of Pearl , and one dram of Amber : all must be beaten very small , and must be stirred twice a day till it be dissolved .

Another very precious Cordial Water of very great vertue , called the Golden Palsie-Water ; Copied from my Lord of Portland's Copy that he had from my Lady Lovelace ; composed by Dr. Mathews

Take flowers of Lavender , two quarts ; spirit of Wine , one gallon ; and half digest them in a glass-bottel close stopped in the Sun for six days ; then distill it in an Alembick , with its refrigeratory , and keep the Spirit . Take flowers of Sage , of Rosemary , of Bittony , of Borage , of Bugloss , Lillies of the Valley , and Cowslips , of each half a handful ; put them all into a gallon of Spirit of Wine ; and put into them leaves of Bawm , of Fetherfew , tops of Rosemary , and flowers of Steehas , and Bayberries , of each half an ounce ; powr upon them the foregoing Spirit of Lavender-flowers , and digest them twenty four hours ; then distill to dryness ; then put into this Spirit the thin yellow Rind of Citron-peel , and Piony-seeds husked , of each three ounces ; Cinamon , Mace , Nutmegs , Cardamoms , Cubebs , yellow Sanders , of each two drams ; wood of Alves , half a dram ; bruise them all , and digest for twenty four hours ; then strain it , and put it up in a large glass-bottel , and hang in 't the following Ingredients .

Take Pearls ground to subtil powder , one dram ; Ambergreece , Musks and Safron , of each half a scraple ; red Rose dryed , and red Sanders , of each two drams ; red Sanders , Citron-peels , dryed all in subtil powder , of each one dram ; put them all in a Sarsenet-bag , and hang it in the Spirit .

Note , That in the old Copy the quantity was double both of the Spirit and of Ingredients ; and the digestion was to be continued six weeks ; but being corrected by a judicious Phisitian , who judg twenty four hours to be a time long enough for such rectified Spirits to extract the powers end vertues of any ordinary vegetable , especially its flowers and leaves .

The Vertues .

It is of exceeding vertues against the Palsie , Apoplexie , the Falling sickness , and all cold Distempers of the Head , Brain and Womb : It chears and comforts the Heart , the Animal and vital Spirit , warms , strengthens , and comforts a weak and cold Stomach , and recovers lost appetite : It is excellent against Fats , Vapours , Convulsions , Megrim , Vertigo loss of Memory , dimness of sight , Melancholy , swounding Fits , and Barroness in Women . You may take half a spoonful to one whole spoonful of it in Ganary , or in black Cherry-water , or Syrup .

Note , That in every Distillation you must distill to dryness , because thn Spirit of Wine is rectified . The flowers are to be put into the Spirit of Wine when they are in their prime : and that infusion kept till the other things are ripe and fit to be put in .

Another great Cordial Water of great vertue .

Take great Ants that are full of Eggs , and in the full of the Moon , in May or June , two handfuls ; put them into a glass-bottel , and powr upon them so much Spirit of Wine as may cover them the breadth of three fingers ; digest them in the Sun until they turn to water by putrefaction ; into one pound of this water put flowers of Rosemary , Borage , Bugloss , Roses , Marjoram , Bawm , of each one handful ; Castor , four ounces ; Confection of Ana Cardimus ; two ounces ; Diamoschu dulcis , one ounce , waters of Bugloss , Bittony and Tile-flowers , of each one pound ; bruised Cinamon , one ounce ; digest them together forty days ; then distill it in Balneo Mariae : If you burn the remaining Feces to ashes , and extract the Salt out of it , and put it to the distilled Spirit , it will be more efficacious . It is both Cephalick and Pectoral ; cureth Consumption , and by reason of the Ana Cardimus wonderfully strengthens the Memory , fortifies the Brain , and strengthens Nature , and is much recommended to beget courage . It attenuates , expelleth Wind , and is vulnerary : It revives the heart ; warmeth and comforts a weak and cold Stomach . Dose , two or three spoonfuls in Sack , or any other fit vehicle .

A rare Cordial Water against Frights ; excellent for Women with Child to prevent miscarrying , Dr. Scroderus .

Take Lillies of the Valley , two handfuls ; infuse them in three quarts of strong white Wine for a fortnight ; then distil it in Balneo Mariae , into the distilled water put Cinamon , one ounce and half ; Cubebes , half an ounce ; Cloves three drams ; Mace , Calingal , Ginger , Zedoary , Safron , of each two drams , bruise them all grosly , and let them infuse in a Vessel close stopped for some days in the Sun : then put into each Lavender-flowers , of each one handful ; let them digest for some days longer ; then distil it in Balneo Mariae : If you calcine the Feces , and attract the Salt out of them , and put it to the water it will be more effectual .

It is very proper for Women with Child being frighted ; It prevents Miscarrying , and strengthens the Womb , and the Child . It is a great Cordial : Child-bearing Women ought never to be without it .

The Alexitery Milk-water

Take of Carduus Benedictus , six handfuls ; Wormwood , four handfuls , Speremint , two handfuls ; shred them small , and stamp them a little ; then powr upon them two gallons of new Milk ; let them infuse for six hours , and distill it in a cold Still or in an Alembeck , taking off the head sometimes , and stir the matter well with a stick , else the milk will grow in a Cake at the top and hinder the water from rising .

My Lady Newports Excellent cooling Stomachal , Alexitery Milk-water .

Take Angelica , one part ; Mint and Carduus Benedictus , of each four parts ; Wormwood , two parts ; shred them small , and bruise them a little , and put them in an ordinary Still , and powr upon them enough new Milk to soak them but not to have the Milk swim much over them . Distill this as you do Rose-water ; stirring it some times with a stick to keep the Milk from growing to a Cake .

When you will drink this water alone , sweeten it with fine Sugar to your Taste . You may drink a Wine-glass-ful at a time .

Dr. Scroderus , his Excellent Cordial Water fall Women ; which is esteemed as a Panacea among or the Noble Ladies of the Palatinate .

Take Cinamon , Nutmeg , Mace , Ginger , Cloves , Grains of Paradise , Cubebes , Cardamom , of each one ounce and a half ; long Pepper , half an ounce , Galingal , Zedoary , of each one ounce ; pulverise them every one by themselves , then mix them together ; then take leaves of Sage , Mint , and Bawm , of each one handful ; shred them small , and mix them with the other Ingredients , and powr upon them three quarts of good white Wine ; let it stand to infuse for fourteen days close stopped ; then distill it in a Balneo , or in an Alembick well tinned within .

It strengthens the Womb , cureth the Suffocation thereof , expelleth Wind out of the Stomach and Bowels ; It also strengthens and warms the Stomach , and a cold Womb ; and that so successfully , that all the Noble Ladies of the Pallatinate esteem it as a Panacea or Alheal .

Dr. Scroderus his second Cordial Water of great Vertues .

Take Tops of Rosemary , sweet Marjoram , Sage , Bawm , of each one handful ; Cinamon , grains of Paradice , of each one ounce ; Mace , Galingal , of each two ounces ; Nutmeg , Cloves , Ginger , of half an ounce ; Juniper-berries , two ounces ; bruise the Spices and Seeds , and shred the herbs small , and infuse them all in three quarts of Rhenish Wine for a month ; then distill it .

This Water cures the Head-ach , Megrim , Vertigo , Melancholy , illness of the Stomach stinking Breath ; It causes fruitfulness , facilitates Delivery ; It strengthens the Stomach and the Womb , and 't is good against the Palsie and Apoplexy .

Dr. Horstius , his most excellent Cordial Water for the Head , and for the Womb.

Take Nutmegs , Mace , Ginger , grains of Paradice , Cloves , half an ounce ; Rhubarb , one ounce ; Castor , Spicknard , of each half an ounce ; Oyl of Bays ; let the Spices be whole , and infuse them in the best Canary or French Wine seaven quarts ; digest them in a glass close stopped for ten days ; then strain it , and beat the Spices to a Pulp , then digest them together again for three days ; then distill it in Balneo .

This Water is as good for the Head as for the Womb ; It cures most Diseases of both ; It is exceeding good against the Epilepsie , and Fits of the Mother , obstructions of the Spleen and Liver : It is good against Melancholy , ann gross vapors ascending to the Head .

A●other great Cordial Water of very great vertues , which causeth fruitfulness , and procures Conception .

Take of the great Ants or Pismires which are full of Eggs ; and in the full of the Moon , in the month of May or June two handfuls ; Spirit of Wine rectified so much as may cover them the breadth of three fingers ; digest them in a close Vessel till the next full of the Moon ; or until they turn to water by putrefaction : Then to a quart of this water take flowers of Rosemary , Roses , Bugloss , Borage , Marjoram , Bawm , of each one handful ; Castor , four ounces ● Confection of Ana Cardimus , two ounces ; Diamoschu dulcis , one ounce ; bruised Cinamon , one dram ; waters of Bugloss , Bittony and Tile-flowers , of each one pint ; digest them for forty days ; then distill in Balneo Mariae .

This is a great Cordial , and Pectoral ; it is Cephalick , and vulnerary , and wonderfully strengthens the Memory , and fortifies the Brain ; it strengthens Nature , and some thinks begets Courage ; causes fruitfulness , and procures Conception .

A rare Water against Hectich-Fever .

Take Hysop , Ground-Ivy , Rosa solis , Centory , Maidenhair , Sorrel , Cinkfoyl , Scabious , Succory , Burnet , Dandikeon , Yarrow Agrimony , Hauls bittony , Watercresses , of each half a handful ; of the four greater cold Seeds , of each half a dram ; flowers of Borage , of Bugloss ; Roses , Poppies , two pugils ; Roots of Elecampane ; Succory , Burnet , of each thirty six ; Crayfish-shells , Snails bruised , of each twenty in number ; of a Calves Lung , half a pound ; water of Liverwort one pint , or instead thereof water of Dandy Leon , being all prepared , powr upon them so much of Goats Milk as will soak them well ; let them stand to infuse for five or six hours ; then distill it in an ordinary Still .

This water is very powerful against Hectick Fevers , and most Diseases of the Lungs ; as Phthisick , shortness of breath , Asthma ; it destroies Accidities ; It nourishes and restores in Consumption being taken Morning , Noon and at Night before Supper ; the Dose is about two ounces .

The Lady Elizabeth Gilfords Cordial Water .

Take four quarts of Nants-Brandy , put therein Borage-water and Poppy-water , of each a pint ; Sugarcandy , two pound ; Figs shred and Raisins stoned , of each one pound ; red Roses clipt and dryed , two handfuls ; red Mint , one handful ; Rosemary-flowers , half a handful , and as much Hysop ; a few Cloves bruised ; put all these in a large double Glass , with a narrow mouth ; ( such as Apoticaries have in their Shops ) stop it close , and set in the Sun for two or three months . It is an excellent Cordial and Pectoral Water good for the Head and Stomach , Breast & Lungs .

The Lady Bagnals Cordial Water ; much Approved .

Take Angelica leaves two handful , Carduus six handful , Baum and Sage , of each five handful ; Angelica seeds , and sweet Fennel seeds , of each five ounces ; Liquoras bruised , two ounces ; shred three Herbs , and bruise the Seeds , and put them to steep in two Gallons of the best Canary , with the Cordial powder of Aromaticum Rosatum , Diamuscus dulcis , of each one ounce ; let them stand four and twenty hours ; then distil it with a gentle Fire ; then put to the distilled Water Sugar dissolved in Rose-water .

Dr. Stephens's great Cordial Water for Women .

Take Cinamon , Cloves , Galingal , Ginger , Nutmegs , Grains of Paradise , Aniseeds , sweet Fennel-seeds , and Caraway seeds , of each one dram ; Thyme , Mother of Thyme , Mint , Sage , Penniroyal , Pelitory of the wall , Rosemary , red Roses dried , Flowers of Camomil , Origany of Lavender , of each a handful ; shred the Herbs , and bruise the Seeds and Spices , and infuse them for twelve hours in a Gallon of French wine ; then distil it , and save the first , second and third Running , by themselves .

It is Cordial , strengthens the Heart , comforts and revives the Spirits ; being given to a Woman in Labour , it facilitates the Birth , and causes a good Delivery ; and after Delivery , it brings away the After birth , cleanses the Womb of Impurity , and restores Strength ; it comforts the Stomach , and is good against Swooning and fainting Fits , and Fits of the Mother . It is good against the Stone and Gravel ; and preserveth Youth .

Dr. Mountford's Cordial Water .

Take Angelica leaves , half a pound , Angelica seeds , and Carduus Benedictus , of each six ounces ; Leaves of Baum and Sage dried , of each four ounces ; sweet Fennel-Seeds , nine ounces ; Liquoras , half a pound ; Species of Aromaticum Rosatum dulce , and Diamocum dulce , of each one ounce ; infuse them in thirty two quarts of Sack for five or six days ; then distil it in an Alembick , and draw off ten quarts of the strong , to which add white Sugar candy , half a pound , and half a pint of Rose-water ; tie it up close , and keep it for Use .

Aqua Mirabilis , Sir Kenelm Digby 's Way .

Take Cubebs , Galingale , Cardamoms , Melilot flowers , Cloves , Mace , Ginger , Cinamon , of each half a dram ; Juice of Celandine , one pint ; Juice of Speremint , and Juice of Baum , of each half a pint ; Flowers of Cowslips , Rosemary , of Borage , Bugloss and Marigold , of each two drams ; bruise the Spices , and infuse all with the Juices in three pints of Sack , one pint of strong Angelica water , and half a pint of red-Rose water ; let it infuse twelve hours ; then distil it in a Glass Still , and first lay Harts-tonge leaves in the bottom of the Still . Keep the first , second and third Runnings by themselves .

This is a great Cordial , it comforts the Heart , Stomach , and Vital Spirits ; it strengthens the Head and Memory , preserveth Youth , and procureth a good Colour . It is Cephalick , and Pectoral , it expels Wind , and is of great force against the Cholick , pains in the Side and Stomack ; it comforts and warms a cold Stomack , and strengthens it ; it is good against Coughs , Shortness of Breath and Asthma's , as also for most Diseases of the Head and Brain : It revives the Spirits , and helpeth swooning Fits . It is a counter-poyson and Antidote against the Plague , and all malignant Fevers and pestilential Distempers , and preserves from the Apoplexy . The Dose is one ounce , in Rosemary Water , Sack or any other Cordial Water .

Dr. Augustine's Excellent Rosemary-Water .

Take the Tops and Flowers of Rosemary in the midst of May , gathered before Sun-rising , of each one handful ; four or five good Elecampane Roots , of Red Sage , two handfuls ; stamp them in a stone-Mortar ; then take Cloves , Mace , and Cubebs , of each three ounces ; Aniseeds half a pound ; bruise them all severally ; then mix all together with the Herbs , and put all into a large stone Bottle or Jugg , and powr upon them six Gallons of good white wine ; stop it very close , and set it in the ground fifteen days ; then distil with a gentle Fire ; and sweeten it with fine Sugar .

This is a most precious Cordial Water , it rectifies all Distempers of the Head and Stomack comforts the Heart , revives the Spirits , and is excellent against the Palsie and Apoplexy , all fainting and swooning Fits , and Fits of the Mother , Falling Sickness , Convulsions , Megrim , Vertigo , Lethargy , and other Diseases of the Head : Vse it both outwardly and inwardly .

An Excellent Approved Water against all Infections , all cold Diseases of the Head and Stomack , for the Dropsie , Palsie , preserving Health , expelling all Tumors ; Devised by the King's Physician .

Take what quantity you please of Bawm-water , and to every pint thereof take Aniseeds , Liquoras , of each two ounces ; bruise them , and infuse them in the water four and twenty hours ; then put into the Still Treacle , four ounces ; Sage and Celandine , of each a good quantity ; powr the rest upon them : then sprinkle over them one ounce of Bole-armenick in fine Powder ; distil it with a moderate Fire .

Dr. Butler's Admirable Cordial Treacle-Water .

Take one ounce of raspt Hartshorn , boil it in three pints of Spring-water , to a quart ; then take Roots of Gentian , Elecampane , Cypress and Tormentil , of each one ounce ; of the Flowers of Borage , Bugloss , Rosemary , and Marigolds , of each two ounces ; Citron-peels one ounce : then take one pound of the best Venice-Treacle , and dissolve it , six quarts of good strong white wine , and three pints of red-Rose water ; infuse all together in a Vessel close stopped , stirring it sometimes for two days ; then distil it in a Glass Alembick , or in a Copper Alembick , with its Refrigeratory or Bucked Head : Keep every Running by it self , and mix them as you best like , and spend the weakest first , sweetning it with Sugar .

It is an Excellent Cordial , it comforts the Heart , revives the Spirits , prevents swouning and fainting-fits , is very good against Agues and Fevers , Worms and small Pox , to drive the Venom from the Heart . It is excellent against the Plague and Infection , all Epidemical and Pestilential Diseases . Dose two spoonful of the strongest for aged People , and of the small for Children .

Dr. Bnessius , a Physitian at Paris , his Cordial Water of green Walnuts , as he makes it every year ; He gave the Receipt to Sir Kenelm Digby .

Take a good quantity of the Flower or Bloomings of the Walnut-Trees , it is a long green Excrescence , and is the first thing that buddeth out ; stamp them in a stone Mortar , and press out all the Juice from them in an Apothecaries Press : distil this Juice in a Glass-Still in Balneo Mariae , or in Sand , and keep the Water , save also the Mark that you p●essed the Juice out of . Then when the Nuts are as big as Hazle Nuts , take also a quantity of them , and stamp them , and press out the Juice ; which distil there remains in the bottom a thick Substance like an Extract ; whick keep , as also the Water . Then when the Nuts are growing big , and have but a Jelly in them instead of a Kernel , and are fit to preserve , take a quantity of them , and stamp them , and press out the Juice ; which distil as before , to a like Consistence as the other : Mingle your three Waters together : and this is his Water of Walnuts , which is a great Cordial , and is Diaphoretick : It is much recommended for the Cure of Agues , and intermitting Fevers , and all malignant Fevers . It fortifies the Stomack , Head and Brain , is good against the suffocation of the Mother , it is good against the Colick caused by Wind and Flegmatick Matters . The Dose is from three or four ounces to seven or eight .

I saw a Letter from a Person of Quality at Paris , to Sir K. Digby , wherein he related to Sir K. that he had cured himself of a Quartan Ague by taking a Glass full of the said water which he had made , taking it assoon as he found the least Symptom of the approaching Fit , he went to bed and covered himself very warm , and fell asleep , and had no Fit at all that time nor never after .

The thick Consistences which remain after the distillation of the Juices , the said Doctor putteth together , and when he hath evaporated them to a fit height for making of Plaisters ( if they were not so already by their distilling ) he putteth to them ( removed from the Fire ) a little Venice-Turpentine about an eighth or tenth part , or a little more , and a little Powder of Cinamon and Cloves , and a little wheat-flower to thicken it , also a little Salt , and kept it in a Pot all the year ; of this he makes Plaisters for the Stomach , from the Sternum to the Navil , and six or eight fingers breadth ; which let remain on as long as it will stick , taking it off sometimes to wipe away the Water .

This comfrots and strengthens the stomack wonderfully when it digesteth not well .

You should so proportion your Substances or Nuts as to have about a like quantity of juice of each .

For Crudities and indigestions of the stomach when a loosness followeth , ( which usually commeth from eating more than one can digest ) he prescribeth two or three days very slender diet ; and to eat one Morning three or four candid or preserv'd green Walnuts , and to drink a little burnt Claret after them , or raw Wine , eating a mouthful of bread : this settleth the Stomach very right .

The way how to candite and preserve green Walnuts will be set down in the Chapter of preserving and candying .

A rare Cordial Water called the Royal Aqua Vitae .

Take Lignum , Aloes , Roots of Zedoary , Angelica , Carline , Thistle , and Valerian , of each one ounce ; Cinamon , Mace , and Citon-rind , of each six drams ; Cloves , lesser Cardamoms , and sweet Fennel-seed , of each half an ounce ; flowers of Rosemary , Sage and Marjoram , of each two small handfuls , which is to be bruised , and put them into a stone Jugg or Bottle with Spirit of Wine and Malmsey Wine , of each four pints ; stop the Vessel close and them macerate in a warm Bath for three days , then distil them in a sand Bath , or in Balneo Mariae , dissolving in the distilled water fine Sugar , then put it up for use . And if you would have it perfumed , you may dissolve in it Ambergreece and Musk , of each half a dram .

This Water is much esteemed and used by all the Nobles in France : The perfection of it is , that although there be not many Ingredients , yet they are of great vertue . It fortifieth the Brain , Head and Stomach , strengthens the Memory , comforts the Heart , reviveth the Spirits when enfeebled by the distillation of the Spirits , or overpressed by the abundance of ill qualities or bad humors . It is to be taken fasting , from one spoonful to three in some proper liquor .

A Cordial Water , or Spirit of Cinamon .

Take chosen Cinamon bruised , one pound , Aqua Vitae , three pints ; the best Rose-waeter , two pints ; let them digest a day or two close stopped ; then distil it in dn Alembick with a Refrigeratory , or in a Glass Cucurbite , or a Tin Cucurbite with a Glass-head : such as described in our Engine : The first pint will be pretty good , and the last milky and sweet of the Cinamon , but strong of the Spirits . You may distil this till you perceive it commeth no more strong of Cinamon . Keep every one of these three Waters in a Vessel apart close stopped .

The spirituous Water of Cinamon , is good speedily to comfort and fortifie all the noble parts , and principally the Heart : for which reason it is given with great success in swooning and faming Fits . It comforts and strengthens the Stomach , excites natural heat thereof , helpeth Digestion , stays Loosness , expels Wind , and eases Chollicks which are caused thereby . It is much recommended to strengthen Women in Labour , to facilitate the Birth , and case their pains . It is also very good to provoke the Terms , and to exhail the vapors that rise in the Matrix . It is given alone of the first runnings mixt together , from half a spoonful to a spoonful when there is any necessity ; but when you take it often , it is better to keep to the lesser Dose .

Sir Kenelm Digby says , that Lignum Cassia maketh a much finer Spirit than Cinamon ; he made it thus , as I make it now .

Take four ounces of the quilled sort , which is the finest and best ; bruise it well , and put it into a gallon of Mallago-Sack Digest them together three or four days in Balneo ; then distil it with a very gentle heat : If you will rest there , severe the first , second and third runnings as the custom is ; but if you will have it richer of the Wood , distil off all together as long as it cometh with vigor , and put that liquor upon fresh Cassia , and digest as before , and then distil : repeat this till it be as strong as you desire ; but the last time you put fresh wood you may keep three runnings each apart ; you may also distil it with three parts of Wine and two parts of Rose-water ; then sweeten it with Sugar .

A Corda●l Water of Clove Gilly flowers .

Put Aqua Vitae , or Sack upon Clove Gill-flowers ; digest them two days ; then distil it in a Glass Body , laying other Clove Gilly-flowers upon the mouth of it upon a Boulter-Cloth : ( that the spirit rising and passing through the flowers may tinge it self of a beautiful color ) then distil the Spirit as strong as you like it , which sweeten with Syrup of Clove Gilly-flowers , Sir K. D.

A Lemon-Water .

Pare of the yellow thin Rinds of Lemons , so thin as to make Chips , which will be as low as the Pores go ; and put them into a Glass-body with a Head and an Alembeck , and distill them in Balneo with a gentle heat : you shall have a very sprightful water ; ( with Oyl swimming upon it , which conserves it ) whereof a little will aromatise Wine or any Liquor , and make it very pleasant . Sir . K. D.

If you distill Rasps in a cold Still , and put a little of that Water into Sack , or other Wine , or into Claret or white Wine and Water ; it will aromatise it very strong of Rasps , ( without changing the colour ) and make it very pleasant : two or three spoonfuls is sufficient to a quart of Sack Sir K. D.

An Excellent Orange-water , or Spirit .

Take the parings or Chips of the Rind of an hundred Oranges into a Cuburbite , so large that they fill not above a third part full , powr upon them three quarts of good Aqua Vitae ; then put on the Head and Alembeck , and lute it well with paste and paper , stop the Vessel of the Alembeck , and let it stand to digest three or four days ; then distill it with a gentle heat in Balneo ; keep the first quart by it self , for it will be excellent good ; then change the Receiver , and the Oyl will come over with the rest of Liquor , when it beginneth to come weak leave off distilling . Mingle one pint of excellent Syrup of Clove Gilly-flowers with the first quart ; and it will be an excellent Cordial Water : you may aromatise it with Ambergreece if you love Amber .

A Cordial Water very good for Women ; from a great Lady .

Take Penyroyal , red Sage , sweet Marjoram , and Rosemary-flowers , of each one handful ; pick them well , and rub them in a Cloth ; then shred them small , and put them into a stone Jugg , and pour upon them one Gallon of Sack ; stop it close , and let them digest two days ; then distill it carefully ; the best way of distilling this Water , is in a Cucurbite with a Glass-head , and in Balneo Mariae . If you distill it in a a cold Still , you must give a gentle fire , keeping wet Napkins upon the top of the Still to keep it cool : sweeten it with fine Sugar , or Sugarcandy ; and hang a little Sarsenet in it with two drams of Safron .

The Grand Duke of Florence , his Excellent Caelestial , or Imperial Water of great vertues , which he gave to the Duke of Vandome , who gave it to Sir Kenelm Digby .

Take of Turbit , that which is white and Gummish , two ounces ; Mastick , Nutmegs , Cinamon , Cubebs , of each half an ounce ; yellow Sanders , two ounces ; bruise all these and put them in a Glass-body ; and put into them two ounces of Venice Turpentine , and two pound of white Honey ; then powr upon them two quarts of very good Spirit of Wine , or Nants Brandy ; stop the Vessel very close , and digest it two days ; then distill it in Balneo till it begin to come whitish ; then take the Vessel out of the Balneo , and set it in a sand Bath ; and having changed the Receiver , distill it by degrees , and you will have a whitish water ; to which add half a pound of newly drawn Oyl of Spicknard , and prepared Pearls , and Corals , of each hair an ounce ; an ounce of Cream of Tartar , in subtil powder ; stop it close , and keep it for use : then encrease the fire , and distill to dryness , and you shall have a reddish , Oylish Water ; which keep also by it self .

The first clear Water , is a most sovereign Remedy for the Wind and Stone-Collick , and for any pains of the Stomach ; it is also good for Surfeits , and excellent for obstructions of the Spleen and Liver : It purifieth the Blood , comforts the Brain , and strengthens the Memory . It is a sure and infallible Remedy for the Fits of the Mother , as also the Convulsion Fits and Falling-sickness : the Dose is half a spoonful ; with as much of any distilled Water , or in fair water .

The second whitish Water is an excellent Remedy for the Stone and Gravel : it is also very good for Sores and Wounds , Vlcers and Fistula's , warmin a little of it , and bathing the parts afflicted therewith , it cures the Noli me tangere , Erisipelas , or St. Anthonies fire .

And if you mix some of the first water with it , it will be more efficacious .

The reddish Water , is an infallible Cure of the Hemoroids and Piles .

It is also excellent for the Gangreen and Wounds .

An Excellent Cordial Water for Surfeits , and for an Ague .

Take six quarts of Aqua Vitae , put into it a peck of red Poppy-flowers ; let them infuse twenty four hours in a Glass close stopped ; then strain it , and press it well , and put the clear Liquor into the Glass again , with Figs and Raisins stoned , of each two ounces ; Aniseeds beaten , half an ounce ; all tied up in a Bag ; set this in the Sun for ten or twelve days : For an Ague , take two or three spoonfuls of this Water , and dissolve in it the bigness of a Hasle-nut of London-Treacle an hour before his fit ; and let him stir upon it , and do what moderate excercise he can , and fast four or five hours after it .

Sir Kenelm Digbys Cordial Poppy-Water , for Surfeits , as he had it prepared every year for his Family ; is thus ,

Take a wide mouth-Glass of six quarts , and out into it five quarts of the best double stilled Aniseed-water ; then thrust in as many red Poppy-leaves as will fill it top-full ; and let them infuse twenty four hours ; then strain and press them out , and put in as many fresh Poppies , and let them infuse as long ; then strain them again , and put in fresh , and let them infuse six or seaven days ; then strain and press them well from the Liquor ; and then strain the liquor from the Dregs : then put into it six ounces of stoned Raisins of the Sun , and a pound of stoned Cherries ; and half a pound of fined Sugar ; then stop the bottle very close .

This is an excellent Surfeit-Water , and very efficatious . Sir Kenelm Digby's Cook-woman had once surfeited her self , by eating of those venoms and dangerous fish called Mussels , she was very bad , her heart and Stomach very much oppressed , and her Body was full of red spots ; she took a Cup of this Surfeit water , and was perfectly cured : and I my self have had experience of the good effects of this Water ; having at one time surfeited my self by eating of those Mussels , so that I found my Heart and Stomach oppressed in such a manner , that it seemed as if there lyed a very heavy burthen or weight upon my Stomach , and could scarce fetch my breath ; thy Face and the white of my Eyes was as red as a Scarlet ; They gave me a Glass of this Surfeit-water and it presently cured me .

The Lady Dacreses Cordial of black Cherries , wherewith she was cured of a great dizziness giddiness and swimming in her Head ; and many others have found the like effects of it . Sir K.D.

Take four pound of black Cherries , squeeze out first all the Juice from them ; then bruise the rest with their stones in a stone-Mortar , then put them with the Juice into a Bag , with Bawm , and tops of Rosemary shred very small or stamped , of each one handful ; Cinamon and Nutmeg , of each half an ounce ; then powr thereon two quarts of Sack ; stop it close , and let it stand twelve hours ; then distill it , and draw so much of it that it be weak like Aqua Mirabilis ; sweeten it with Sugarcandy to your taste .

The said Lady distilled this in an ordinary , cold Still ; but Sir K. D. sayeth he thinks it were better to distill it in a Cucurbite ; you may have one made of Tin ; ( which will serve you many years , whereas a Glass one is very apt to break ) and fit a Glass-head to it , and so you may distill either in a sand-Bath , or in Balneo Mariae . It is a pleasant Cordial Water ; drink a little Wine , a Glass-full at a time , in the Morning fasting , and at Night going to Bed .

My Lady Poltney told Sir Kenelm Digby that she had known black Cherrie-Wine do great effects in that case : Make it thus ;

Press out the Juice from black Cherries , and then bruise the rest with the stones , and press that again ; then put both Juices together , and let them settle ; then put the clear into bottles , with a lump of Loaf-Sugar into each bottle to make it work ; after it hath wrought , and is ripe , drink of it .

The true and genuine Receipt of that famous Spirit , called the Queen of Hungaries Water ; so called by reason of the wonderful effects which a Queen of Hungary received by it at the age of seaventy two years .

Take four pound of Rosemary flowers , gathered in a fair Morning , two or three hours after Sun-rising , and picked from all the green part ; put them into a Cucurbite , and powr upon them three quarts of Spirit or Wine well rectified ; press down the flowers into the said Spirit , and then cover the Cucurbite with its Head and Alembeck ) lute well all the Juncture with paste and paper ; then place it in a sand Bath , and lute a Receiver to it ; then leave it so until the next Morning ; then distill it with so moderate a fire , that whilst the Spirit distilleth the Head may not be so much as warm ; or to hasten the distillation , you may cover the Head with a linnen Cloth doubled several times , and dipped , in cold water , and dip again , and cool the Head seleral times ; continue the distillation until you have drawn about three quarts of Spirit , which will be very pure , and charged with the best and volatile substance of the flowers ; then take out all the fire , and let the bath cool ; unlute the Vessels , and put the Spirit into a Bottle well stopped ; then strain and press out the liquor that remains in the Cucurbite , and clarifie it ; then put it into the Cucurbite again , and distill it until it remaineth in the bottom of the consistence near as thich as Honey , or a thick Syrup , which put into a Pipkin well glazed , and boil it over a gentle fire to the thickness of an ordinary Extract : Put the last Spirit into a bottle by it self .

The great fame and reputation of this Water , and the great Vent for it in Germany and France for many years since , has caused several persons , as ignorant as wicked , to prepare it after their manner , taking only the tops of Rosemary , with the flowers instead of the pure flowers well picked , which makes the scent of the Water stronger , but more tart and unpleasing as well as the taste ; and instead of rectified Spirit of Wine , make common Aqua Vitae serve their turns .

The true Spirit of Rosemary-flowers well prepared , is a most sovereign thing against all cold Distempers of the Head and Brain . It is also an excellent Remedy against all cold Diseases and affections of the Nerves and Joints ; against Rheumatisms and cold Gouts . It cureth the Head-ach , dissolves and dissipates the vapors that causes the Megrim and Vertigo , strengthens the Memory , helpeth deafness and noise in the Ears by dropping two or three drops of it into the Ear ; strengthens and clears the sight , by washing the Eye-lids therewith , and dropping of it into the Eyes ; it healeth Contusions , Bruises and Swellings ; it asswages the Tooth-ach , fortifies and strengthens the Stomach and Bowels , creates an Appetite , and helpeth Digestion ; it opens obstructions of the Liver and Spleen , as also the Womb , suppressing the vapors thereof . It is of great power to preserve and strengthen natural heat , and to ease aged People of a great many of those Diseases that attend upon old Age. The Dose is from half a spoonful to a whole spoonful in Wine , or any Cephatick Cordial Water : For the Head-ach , Megrim and Vertigo's , you may snuff up a little of it into the Nostrils , and apply it with a linnen Cloth doubled to the Temples and Forehead ; and in the same manner it is to be used for Bruises and Swellings , Rheumatisms and the Siatica . It whitens , softens , and smoothens the Skin , preserving the Complexion and Beauty thereof , being used either alone , or mixt with wild Tansie-water , Water of Lillies , or Water-Lillies , or May-dew distilled . In short , there is hardly any Remedy to be found that produceth so many and good effects as this Spirit , as several famous Authors confirm and testifie , as well as Experinece can testifie .

The second Spirit you distilled from the Liquor pressed out , is also good , and may produce good effects , for it will stay longer in the Stomach than the first , by reason it containeth less of the volatile part of the flowers . The Dose must be doubled .

A most precious Cordial Elixir of Dr. Mynsight .

Take red Roses dried , Mint , Bawm , white Sanders , Cinamon , Orange and Citron-peels , of each half an ounce ; Lignum , Aloes , and Mace , of each two drams ; Seeds of Coriander , of Angelica , of Anise , of sweet Fennel , of each half an ounce ; Spicknard Galingal the less , Safron , Cardamoms , Cloves , of each half a dram ; prepare and bruise them all , and put them into a Cucurbite , and having powred thereon three quarts of Spirit of Wine , and two quarts of Damask-Rose-water , fit on the Head , and lute it well , and let it stand to digest eight days ; then distill it so long till you have seaven pints of water : In this Water put Lignum C●ssia well bruised , two ounces , Safron , half a dram , Juice of Alkerms ; let it stand to digest for some days ; then strain it and sweeten it with fine Sugar or white Sugarcandy .

It is a most excellent Cordial , and very odoriferous : It exhilerates and comforts the Heart , revives the Spirits , comforts the Brain and Stomach , augments natural heat , causes a good digestion , expels wind , and is a most incomparable Remedy against the Chollick and griping of the Guts ; it takes aw●y Colds , and opens Obstructions of the Lungs , Liver and Spleen ; preserves Health , ; and as the Author says , keeps back grey hair , and prolongs life .

Those that love Amber and Musk , may put into the distilled Water with the other Ingredients , Ambergreece and Musk , of each half a scruple , ground together in a little Mortar with a little Sugar , and then tyed up in a little Sarsenet ; or you may perfume it at any time , as you use it with a drop or two of the Tincture of Amber set down in the Chap. of Perfumes . The Dose is one spoonful or two .

Cordials to be taken after Phisick to comfort and settle the Stomach , and to cause Rest and Sleep .

Take of Alkermess , one dram and half ; Syrup of Cowslips , a good spoonful ; Dragon and red Poppy-water , of each one ounce ; mix them and take it when you go to Bed .

Or take of the Conserve of Clove Gilly-flowers , two drams ; Diascordium , one dram ; Syrup of Cowslips , one spoonful ; mix them with Strawberry-water , Lettice , Carduus , or Rose-water , and take it Bedward .

Or take Conserves of Roses and Methridate , of each the quantity of a Hasle-nut ; mix them with some Cordial Waters and Syrup .

Another Excellent Cordial to cause Rest and Sleep in a Fever , or when one is oppressed with pain , as also in a Surfeit , or after Phisick .

Take Confection of Alkerms , one dram and an half , Diascordium , one dram ; Syrup of Clove Gilly-flowers a good spoonful ; mix them very well with two ounces of Dragon-water , or red Poppy-water , or Carduus-water , as the Disease requires . It is an excellent Cordial .

Dr. Farrar , his great strengthening and restoring Cordial Electuary and Drink .

Take Conserves of Rosemary-flowers , Conserve of Borage-flowers , Conserve of Clove Gilly flowers , of each half an ounce ; Electuary of Diasatirrion , one ounce ; Candid Ringo-Roots , six drams ; Venice-Treacle , two drams ; Nettle-seeds , and Seeds of Rocket , of each half a dram ; Species Diomoschi duleis , two scruples ; Syrup of Stoechado's , so much as will suffice to make it up into an Electuary . Take the quantity of a Nutmeg of this Morning and Night , or when you will , and drink a little of the following Decoction after it .

Take Leaves of Sage , of Organy or wild Marjoram , Rosemary and Nettle-tops , of each one handful ; Chamaede , Chamepit , Stoechao's , of each half an handful ; Seeds of Nettles , of Rocket , and of sweet Fennel-seeds , of each three drams ; Roots of Pellitory of Spain , half an ounce ; shred them all small , and boil them in a quart of Fountain-water ; then strain it , and mix the strained liquor with a pint of old Mallago-Sack .

This strengthens Nature wonderfully , and is excellent for old Men , taking a little glass-full after the foregoing Electuary .

CHAP. XII . Select Cordial JULEPS .

An opening , purging and cooling Julep for Choller and burnt Humors .

TAke French Barly , two spoonfuls ; Succory with the Roots , of Maidenhair , Liverwort , and Sorrel , of each half a handful , Roots of Fennel and Grass , of each half an ounce ; of the four cold Seeds beaten , of each two ounces ; boil them in a sufficient quantity of Fountain-water , a pint and half ; then strain it , and infuse in it half an ounce of Sena ; then take Tamarins and Polipode , of each three ounces ; Mechoacan , Jallop , and Hermodactils , of each two ounces ; Currans bruised half an ounce ; of Borage , Bugloss and Rosemary-flowers , of each half an ounce , if they are to be had , if not you may leave them out : bruise them all , and infuse them warm in a sufficient quantity of Succory-water ; then boil them until there remains a pint ; then strain it , and infuse in it four scruples of Rubarb in thin slices , and three ounces ; then strain it again , and add Syrup of Roses , and Cream of Tartar , of each one ounce ; then add the first decoction : Take of this a quarter of a pint every Morning as long as it lasts .

A cooling , opening , Cordial Julep , good in Feverish Distempers .

Take Succory-water , four ounces , Rose-water , two ounces ; Syrup of Violets , of Rosae Salutive , of each half an ounce ; Spirit of Vitriol , fifteen or sixteen drops ; mix and shake them together , and take thereof two or three spoonfuls at a time .

Another Cooling Julep .

Take Barley-water and Sorrel-water , of each half a pint ; Syrup of Violets , and Syrup of Juice of Citrons , of each one ounce ; Spirit or Oyl of Vitriol , twelve or fifteen drops , or so much as will make it of a grateful ascidity .

A Cordial Julep against Melancholy , Vapors and Palpitation of the Heart .

Take Bawm-water half a pint ; Borage and Rose-water , of each two ounces ; a few drops of Oyl of Sulphur ; in which infuse cold , one scruple of Safron for four hours ; then strain it , and dissolve in it one ounce of manus Christi ; Confection of Alkermes , one ounce ; Syrup of Citrons and Clove Gilly-flowers , of each half an ounce ; mix all and make a Julep .

It is comfortable and refreshing , as also restorative . Drink a spoonful or two at pleasure .

Dr. Mynsight , his excellent Cordial and cooling Julep .

Take half an ounce of Endive-water ; of Sorrel and Rose-water , of each half a pint ; of Water-lillies and Scabio's , of each six ounces ; Cinamon-water , two ounces ; Syrup of Violets or Roses , half a pound ; Juice of Limons , two ounces ; mix them , and add Spirit of Vitriol so much as to give it a grateful ascidity .

It is an excellent Remedy in a burning Fever , in a spotted , purple , malignant Fever , and all other malignant Distempers . It is a very excellent thing ; it cools Insflammations , quenches Thirst , moistens a dry body , and is a pleasant Cooler , being cordial . The Dose is five or six spoonfuls .

A most excellent Cordial , cooling Tincture of Roses

Take two quarts of water , make it boiling hot ; then powr it into an earthen or white Bason , or a deep Pan , and put into it two or three spoonfuls of Spirit of Vitriol , and stir it with a clean wooden stick ; then put into it a good handful of red dried Roses of that year ; stir them well , and thrust them even in the liquor , then cover it , and let it stand to cool ; then strain it without pressing the Roses , and you shall have a Tincture as red as a Ruby . Be sure you do not make it in any Tin or Powter Vessel , for it will lose the color .

It is a very pleasant Cooler , and a great Cordial , and strengthens the Liver , the Kidneys , and the Stomach ; It is excellent in Fevers .

A Cordial Water to prevent and cure the Apoplexy .

Take Tops of Marjoram , Jilly-flowers , of Lillies of the Valley , of Rosemary , Lavender , Sage , Primroses , of each three handfuls ; infuse them in Spirit of Wine rectified , and Orange-flower-water , of each three pints ; set it in the Sun for eight days ; then distil it in a sand Bath , and keep the Water .

This Water is excellent to fortifie the Brain and the noble parts ; and is given from half a spoonful to a whole one , as well to prevent as to cure the Apoplexy , and all Diseases of the Brain .

The best way to distil a most Odoriferous and Spirituous Rose-water , far beyond any that can be drawn by ordinary means , and as much to be commended for its pleasant and penetrating Odour , as for its Vertues .

Take 20 pound of Damask-Roses pick'd , stamp them in a Stone-Mortar with a wooden Pestle ; mix and beat with them by degrees one pound of gray Salt powdered ; put it into a large earthen Pitcher , or into two , crush and stamp them down very close , and order it so that the Pitcher may be quite full ; then stop it up close with a Cork fitted to it ; then close it up with yellow Wax made warm , so that no Air can get in ; then tie a Bladder about it , and set it in a Cellar for six weeks : Then open the Pitcher , and you shall find the Roses to have a kind of smell of Wine , which is a Sign of their fermentation , and of the aptness of the spiritual parts to separate from the terrestrial , and to ascend in distillation . Take out a pound of these fermented Roses , and distil them in a Cucurbite in Balneo Mariae , between lukewarm and boyling hot , until the Roses remain almost dry ; then take them out , and make the Cucurbite clean , and put into it seven or eight pound of fresh Roses out of the Pitcher , stopping the Pitcher up close again ; then powr upon the Roses the water that you distilled ; distil it as before , until the Roses be almost dry , then take them out , and put in fresh Roses , and powr upon them the distilled water , and distil again as before : Continue doing , thus till you have distilled all your Roses ; and thus you shall have a most Odoriferous Rose-water , which will smell all the House over while you are distilling : and you may pickle what quantity of Roses you please whilst they are in their season , and several Pitchers with them instead of one , and you may distil them when you please , at Michaelmas , or at Christmas ; for they will keep good a long time , provided your Pitchers he well stopp'd and closed . Thus they commonly do them in Germany and in France . And of this Rose-water you may draw an inflamable Spirit , that will burn like Spirit of Wine , by rectifying it in a Mattress with a long Neck with a Head upon it .

Sir Walter Raleigh's great Cordial according to the Counsel and Advice of Sir Ken. Digby and Sir Alexander Fraiser , first Physitian to his Majesty .

The first Ingredients of Animals .

Harts-horn calcin'd in the Vapors , Distillations , and Circulations of Spirit of Wine , with some rasp'd Harts-horn , both powdered , of each an even quantity , in all four ounces .

The Second .

Oriental Bezoar-stone reduced into inpalpable Powder , three ounces .

The Third .

Oriental prepared Pearl , two ounces .

The Fourth .

Of the Flesh , Hearts and Livers of Vipers , they being first stripped of their Skins , and dried in a Glass-bottom in Maries Bath , until they are fit to be reduced into Powder , three drams ; put two drams thereof to the Vegetables , and add one dram to the Powders .

The Fifth .

Musk powdered with some white Sugar-Candy in a Marble or Stone Mortar , thirty grains , and afterward dissolve it in a vaporous Bath with Spirit of wine in a Pelican , and draw off the Spirit again with a gentle heat of the same Bath , unto the consistency of a thick Syrup , which must be afterwards mixed with the other things .

The sixth .

Amber-greece , four drams powdered in a Marble , or stone-Mortar , with some white Sugarcandy so long till they are perfectly united , which will be very troublesom without the subtil and fiery Oyl of rectified , and thrice passed over most pure salt of Tartar in Maries Bath ; therefore this mixture of Sugar and Amber-greece must be put in a Glass-bottle , and powr over it of this subtil Oyl until it overtops it the breadth of four fingers ; then close the Vessel , and place it in a vaporous Bath until it be united by dissolution ; then siltre it through Cotton into a glass-Viol , and being cooled , there will be united of these three Bodies , a Butter or Cream most delicious and pleasing , which already of it self is a great Cordial : thus the Amber-greece must be prepared for this Operation .

The Tincture of Coral to be taken as in the Author's first Receipt ; and strike down the Pearl with Oyl of Vitriol , and Oyl of Sulphur , equal parts for that is the best way .

Vegetives , and first Roots .

Which are the Angelica , Tormentil , and round Birthwort-roots , of each one ounce ; the Fraxinella , or white Dittany-Roots , the Carline , the Contra Yerva and Gentian-Roots , the Serpentary of Virginia , the Valerean and Zedoary-roots , of each half an ounce : the fittest time to gather these Roots , is the beginning of the Spring .

Secondly , Plants .

Which are Bittony . Carduus Benedictus , So●rdium , or Water-Germander , the Dittany of Creet , Marjoram , Mints , Bawm and Seddual , of each four handfuls : these Plants to be gathered a little after Sun-rising in a serene , dry day , the Dew being dried off , and not after Rain .

Thirdly , Flowers .

Which are , Borage and Bugloss-flowers , Clove-gilly-flowers , the red Rose , Rosemary-flowers , Rosa solis , the Marygold and Elder-flowers , of eacn one Pottle ; Safron , half an ounce ; flowers of Nutmegs or Mace , two ounces .

Fourthly , Fruits and Berries .

Namely , Cardamoms , Cubebs , Alkermes-Berries , Juniper-Berries , Cloves and Nutmegs , of each one ounce ; the Juice of Alkermes , of which all over Europe is made the Confection of Alkerms , is supposed better than the dried Berry , as in the Authors Receipt .

Fifthly , Barks and Rinds .

Which are , Sassafrass and Cinamon , of each four ounces ; Limon and Orange-rinds , of each two ounces .

The Vegitables , if they be dry must be put into gross powders , if green , they must be cut very small with Sissers , for shredding with a Knife will waste the Juice .

Sixthly , Woods .

Wood of Aloes and Sassafras of Virginia , of each four ounces : These Woods must be extracted in a pure and simple Spirit , or some of that Spirit drawn off from the course extract , to perform which , there needs no more than to proceed simply in the same manner as before in the digestion and filtration of the last Extract ; then mix this resinous Extract with the Sugar , the Extracts , Powders , Syrup , which must be done by dissolving gently with some of its proper Spirit in a Pan ; and thus unite it gently with some Syrup before it be joyned with the rest , otherwise it will remain in lumps , and will not dissolve in the Stomack with ease enough to communicate its vertue when it is needful a Cordial should operate .

Seaventhly , Minerals .

Minerals , which are the Oriental Bole , or Bole of Arminia , the sealed Earth , or Terra sigillata , Coral , the Vnicornu minirale , or white Loadstone , of each four drams ; Gold , two drams .

To prepare these Earths , that is to say , the Oriental Bole , and sealed Earth ; you are to take some of the liquid Extraction of the Vegetables aforesaid , which enter into this great Cordial and Water these two Earths therewith into a Glass-boy till they are reduced into a liquid Pap ; then draw off this Liquor by distillation , with a gentle heat of a vaporous Bath ; and this continue for seaven times , or rather till the Operator can find out by the taste of the Earths that they are sufficiently impregnated with the savour and vertue of the Cordial Plants for then it is time to leave off ; drying what is in the Vessel in the same degree of heat till there appears no more moisture in the head of the Alembick , nor a drop of Liquor pass through the Neck of the Alembick ; put afterwards these Earths , thus impregnated , in a glass-Viol very well stopt to enter them afterwards into our composition ; reduce the Vnicornu minorale into subtil powder .

Then all these various Ingredients must be mingled well together on a grinding stone as before , and by degrees mingled with the Sugar-candy , which must be a pound and half , the Musk and Amber-greece according to Art ,

Before you take this Cordial , examine your Stomack , and if it be troubled with some suddain indispositions which may cause a nauseousness or sickness , by reason of some sharp , malignant humors that sojourn in the bottom of the Ventrickle ; in this case the Stomack ought to be cleansed with a simple , natural , gentle vomit , that indispositions of the Stomack may not be attributed to the Remedy ; and then this great Cordial to be made use of in all seasons , from all sorts of persons , of what Sex or Age soever , but still with the advice of a Phisitian : Its Dose is , from six grains to half a dram , to preserve and maintain health ; and from half a scruple , or twelve grains to a dram or four scruples , when concerns the care of such Diseases to which it is appropriated , which only belongs to the Phisitian to discover ; who not only knows the vertue of this great Cordial , but also examins the disposition of the subject , both in health and sickness who is to receive it ; reflecting upon the Time , Dose , Age , Sex , Temper and Climate .

A Cordial to procure Sleep and Rest.

Take a quart of the best unsophisticated Claret-Wine ; put into it a handful of Cowslip-flowers ; one handful of Borage-flowers , and a slip of Rosemary ; set it on the fire , and when it is ready to burn , smother it in the first flame , and keep it in the pot till it is cold ; then strain it , and put thereto three ounces of Clove-gilly-flowers well mingled together , and every Night at your going to Bed , take a Wine-glass of it , you must not warm it the second time .

CHAP. XIII . Select Phisical ALES and DIET-DRINKS .

The Earl of Linsey's Scurvy-grass-Ale , whereby he was cured of the Scurvy and Dropsie .

TAke half a peck of Sea-Scurvy-grass-leaves , eight handfuls of Sage ; two handfuls of Wormwood ; one handful of Horse-radish-roots sliced ; two ounces of Scurvy-grass-seed ; two pound of Raisins of the Sun stoned ; one handful of Wood-Bittony , and the peels of two Oranges ; put them into a thin bolter Bag , and hang them in twelve gallons of small Ale after it hath done working , and after it hath stood a week , drink thereof .

The Lord Linsey was much troubled with the Scurvy , Dropsie , and pitting of his Legs , of all which this Ale quitted him ; his use was to take a draught of it in the Morning fasting at least two hours before Meat , and another in the Evening , and sometimes also at Meals : It caused a good digestion of his Meat , and fortified his Stomack , and made him more vigorous .

Sir Kenelm Digby's Scurvy-grass-Ale , which he made frequent use of .

Take Sea and Garden-Scurvygrass , of each half a peck , and two ounces of the Seeds ; eight handfuls of red Sage ; English and Roman Wormwood ; one handful of Horse-Radish-Roots sliced ; two pound of Raisins of the Sun stoned ; one handful of Wood-Bittony ; two Oranges stuck with Cloves , or bruised Cloves , and two or three Oranges more slightly stampt with the other Ingredients ; put them all into a thin bolter Bag , and hang it in an empty Vessel of a fit seize ; but first put some weight into it to make it sink , and hang it so with a string fastned about the Bung-hole , as the lower part of the Bag may only rest upon the bottom of the Barrel , and the upper part hang by the string ; then turn upon it twelve gallons of midling Ale , that so it may serment and better draw out the vertue of the Herbs . This was the only Ale that Sir Kenelm made use of in the time of his health , both for himself , and for those of his Family that would drink of it .

Cock-Ale .

Take an old red , or other Cock , and boil him indifferent well ; then flea him skin-clean-off , and beat him flesh and bones in a stone-Mortar all to mash ; then slice into him half a pound of Dates ; two Nutmegs quartered ; two or three blaids of Mace ; four Cloves ; and put to all this two quarts of Sack that is very good ; stop all this up very close that no air may get to it for the space of sixteen hours ; then Tun eight gallons of strong Ale into your Barrel so timely as it may have done working at the sixteen hours end ; and then put thereinto your Infusion and stop it close for five days ; then bottle it in stone-Bottles ; be sure your Corks be very good , and tye them with Packthread ; and about a Fortnight or three weeks after , you may begin to drink of : you must also put into your Infusion two pound of Raisins of the Sun stoned .

Another Cock-Ale .

Take an old Capon or Cock , pull , draw and perboil it , and cut off the Head and Legs ; then beat it to a mash ( as before ) in a stone-Mortar ; then take four Nutmegs ; an ounce of Mace ; if you will , as many Cloves , which being all bruised , put to the Cock , and powr on it all two quarts of good Sack ; let this steep four and twenty hours in an earthen Pipkin ; then take a pound of Dates ; four pound of Malago Raisins ; and if you please twelve Eggs-shells and all ; but first beat the Dates and Raisins ; and then mix all with your Infusion . For this quantity you must take eight gallons of small Ale ; and when it has done working , put in all your Preparation ; let it stand three days , after which draw it into Bottles , and let it be nine days before you begin to drink of it .

An Ale or Drink to cure a Consumption . Approved .

Take half a Pound of blanched Almonds grosly beaten ; four ounces of Aniseed ; and three ounces of Liquoras bruised ; red Roses , Hysop and Purslain , of each three ounces , a little bruised ; boil these in two gallons of Ale-wort , the first running to one gallon ; then ( when it is cold ) put into it a quart of Malmsey ; afterward bottle it , or keep it close in a stean pot : Drink of it in the Morning fasting , and in the Evening two hours before Meat .

It preserveth from a Cough , strengthens the Constitution , and cureth a Consumption .

An Excellent purging Ale , or Diet Drink to be used in the Spring and Fall , to open Obstructions of the Liver , Spleen , and Mesera●cal Veins , cleanse the Blood , purge Choler , Flegm , and Melancholy , cure Itch and Scab .

Take Agrimony and Scabious , of each a good handful ; four Madder-roots , two red-Dock-roots , Aniseeds one ounce , Cinamon half an ounce , Mace two drams , three Nutmegs , Liquoras two ounces and a half , Hermodactils and Polipody , of each three ounces ; Sena four ounces , Sarsaparilla two ounces ; bruise the Spices , cut the Roots , and slice the Liquoras ; put them into a Bag , and hang them in some five gallons of midling Ale , and after three or four days drink a Draught every morning seven or eight days together .

Mochoacan Ale to purge the Dropsie .

Take four ounces of Mochoacan , three ounces of Hermodactyls , three ounces of Lignum vitae , three Races of Ginger , two Nutmegs ; cut all these in thin slices ; put them into a Canvas bag , and hang them in two gallons of new tunn'd Ale before it hath work'd , with a stone in the bottom of the Bag , and after it hath done purging , powr in Endive and Cichory-water , of each a pint ; and after seven days , drink such a proportion ( as may give you some four Stools a day ) every Morning fasting , and if your Body be extraordinarily subject to any Infirmity , either hereditary , or by disordered Diet , add such Herbs as are most pertinent to the Nature of your Disease .

This Purgation of Mechoacan is so wholsom and effectual , that if it be drunk a fortnight at Spring and Michaelmas , it will not only take away the Causes of the great Dropsie , and all kind of Agues , the Stone , and Accidents of the Brain , and infirmities of the Spleen , but also restore the Complection to an excellent Habit and Colour , defending the Body from a number of Inconveniences

A Purging Ale by Dr. Butler , Physitian to King James

Take Sea and Garden Scurvi-grass , of each a peck , Sena and Polipody of the Oak , of each four ounces , Sarsaparilla six ounces , Caraway seeds and Aniseeds , of each half an ounce , Liquoras two ounces , Agrimony and Maidenhair , of each two indifferent handfuls ; cut the Sarsaparilla , scrape and slice the Liquoras , then let them be altogether grosly beaten , then put a Gad of Steel into the bottom of a Canvas Bag to make it sink , and upon that all the former ingredients , and hang it in a Vessel of a fit size , and Tunn upon it four gallons of good Ale ; after four or five days you may drink of it , and when it begins to grow stale , draw it into Bottles , and Cork it close , and set it in a cool Cellar upon the Stones , or in Sand.

If you would have it more purging , increase , or double the proportion of Sena .

The Dock-Ale to clear the Blood , and open the Obstructions of the Liver .

Take the same quantity of Ale , and wipe half a peck of Dock-roots , and slice them , two good handful of Succory roots , one good handful of common Sorrel roots , slice all these , and put them into a Bag , and hang them in the Ale as the former , & when it hath hung a week , Bottle it up .

An Excellent purging Ale prescribed by D. Wright , with the Minium Plaister , for any Ach or swelling .

Take two gallons of Wort not throughly boiled , and three handful of Dock-roots sliced , boil them therein till a pottle be consumed , then add thereto Liverwort , Endive , Succory , Fumitory , Scabious , Agrimony , of each three handful , and boil them in the same Liquor till another pottle be exhausted ; then when it is cold , strain it , and put this Liquor to three gallons of Wort boiled perfectly well ; let them both be of one and the same temper when they are mixed ; then hang therein in a Bag ( with a Gad of new Steel ) the following Ingredients : Dry Scurvigrass three days by the Fire , or in an Oven upon Sieves , in a temperate heat , that it may dry leisurely ; when it is reasonable dry , shred a pound of it , then take three ounces and a half of Sena , one ounce of Jalap , one ounce of Rhubarb , three ounces and a half of Garaway seeds , a handful of Orange peels , half a handful of Citron peels , half an ounce of Sassafras , and a dram of Nutmegs , slice what is to be sliced , and then bruise them together grosly , and hang ( with the Gad of steel ) in the Bag as aforesaid , adding to them two handful of wheat-bran ; this for four gallons of Ale or Beer prepared according to the former direction .

The Minium Plaister to be used with this Ale if occasion be .

Take half a pound of red Lead finely searced , a pound and half of Oyl of Roses , and half a pound of yellow wax , slice the wax , and melt it gently with the Oyl ; when it is melted , put in the Red Lead , and stir it continually upon a gentle heat , until it begin to be brown , and then until it be cold . When you would mix it with Diachylon , take equal proportions of that and the Red Lead .

A purging Ale for the green Sickness .

Take of Sena half a pound , Polipody four ounces , Epithmium two ounces , Agarick and Rhubarb , of each one ounce , sweet Fennel-seed and Aniseed , of each an ounce and half , Sarsaparilla five ounces , Sassafras one ounce , Liquoras half an ounce ; make a Bag for three gallons of new Ale , and about two or three days after it hath done working , drink of it both Evening and Morning , without intermission , the quantity of five ounces , and about two or three days after the ending of it ; let blood in the Arm , then rest a day ; after which , take the Steel-wine for a Fortnight ; after that , rest two or three days : and lastly , take the Pills de Tribus Fernelii , Dose half a dram , more or less , as you find cause , at least half an hour before Supper , thrice in a week .

A purging Ale or Beer , very good against Melancholy , Flegm , Choler , and all terrestrial Humors , to purifie the Blood , and quit the Scurvy , &c.

Take the Juices of Sea and Garden Scurvy-grass , Tops of Hops , Apples , Fumitory , Agrimony , Cicory , Borage , Baume , Scabious , Liverwort , and Mugwort , all stamped together , four ounces ; Roots of Polipody of the Oak , two ounces , the Roots of Asparagus , Borage , Bugloss , Sorel , Cicory , Red Dock , Elecampane , and Grass-roots , of each half an ounce , the inward Rinds of the young Sprouts of Ash , the Rinds of Capers and Tamarisk , of each three drams , Liquoras and Epithimum , of each a dram and half ; Maidenhair and Agrimony , of each two good handfuls , Broom Flowers , Violets , Borage , Bugloss , of each a good half handful , the four greater and four lesser cold Seeds , of each four drams , Sena six or eight ounces , Rhubarb one ounce , Mechoacan , one ounce and half , Fennel-seed , Aniseed and Caraway-seed , of each six ounces , Shavings of Ivory , Harts-horn , yellow Saunders and Sassafras , of each half an ounce , Ginger two drams , and one Nutmeg ; prepare all these according to Art , and make a Bag to ferment and work in six gallons of midling Ale , or eight Shilling Beer , and offer it hath wrought , put in the Juyces ; it purgeth adust burnt Humors , and openeth Obstructions of Liver and Spleen .

Another , to be used in the Spring for Scab and Itch.

Take red Endive , Cicory , and Scabious , of each one handful , Sena three ounces , Lignum vitae , shav'd or chipt , four ounces ; a red Dock root or two pith'd and shav'd ; put them into a Canvas Bag , and let it work in a gallon of strong new Ale , and so drink a good draught every Morning fasting , and an hotr after Dinner , using Exercise .

A purging Ale for the Spleen and Liver .

Take the Roots of Monks Rhubarb , and red Madder , of each half a pound , four ounces of Sena , and two ounces of Ginger , Scabious and Agrimony , of each a handful ; with a Horse-radish root ; wipe and slice your Roots , and put all together into a Canvas Bag , with half an ounce of Rhubarb sliced ; hang this in three gallons of strong Ale ; when it is Tunn'd up , let it so continue the space of a week , and then draw it out into Bottles .

An Excellent purging Ale or Diet-Drink for Spring or Fall .

Take Sena of Alexandria , Polipodium , and Ashen Keys , of each four ounces , Aniseeds , sweet Fennel seeds , Bayberries hull'd , and Sassafras sliced , of each two ounces ; Rhubarb two drams ; slice all that are to be sliced , except the Sena ; put them all into a Boulter , or thin Bag , and hang it in three gallons of the strongest Ale , not hopp'd , when it hath stood four days after working , drink thereof first in the Morning , and last at Night , a pint at a time , or thereabouts , beginning with it first at Night , and take Posset-drink , or warm Broth , some two hours after you drink it in the Morning , to forward the working of it , keep warm , and use moderate Exercise .

This is excellent against Dropsical Humors to cleanse the Blood , and purge Flegm , and Coller , expell●th Winds in the Stomack , and very much strengtheneth .

Sir Kenelm Digby's Wound-Drink for any Fistula , Corroding Vlcer , or old Sore , or the King 's Evil , wherewith he did a great Cure at Frackfort in Germany where I was with him , as you may see at the end of this Receipt .

Take a good handful of Sage , and as much of Rue after they are well pickt from the stalks ; chop and bruise them a little ; but see that none of their Juice be severed from them ; put these into a thin Bag of boulter-Cloth , and hang it in four gallons of ordinary small Ale well brewed as soon as it is Tunn'd ; at the same time take three hundred of live Munky-pease , otherwise called Sows , gathered under Wood , Timbers and Stone ; but you must be sure to take those that rowl themselves round when you touch them like Pepper-corns , which the other , flat , sort do not do but run away when you touch them ; pull off their heads , and throw them away , and bruise their Bodies with a little of the Ale , that you may get all the substance and moisture out of them , which pour into the rest of the Ale , and put their Skins into the Bag among the Herbs that so you may lose , nothing of them ; after it hath wrought sufficiently , begin to drink of it at Meals , and at all times you have occasion to drink : and continue the use of it till you are cured , drinking no other Liquor all that time : and to make it more grateful to the Taste , may you add one fourth part of white Wine : before one Vessel is near spent prepare another , that you may always have one under another , and keep a slender and wholsom Diet ; forbear eating salt-Meat , or salt-Fish .

With this Drink Sir Kenelm Digby cured Sir William Curtious his Daughter at Franckforth in Germany of a coroding Vlcer in her Leg after many Remedies taken in vain ; which had so mortified the place by the long continuance of it , that the Leg was shrunk , and was shorter than the other by at least two inches .

It is not to be wonder'd at , That this Drink should do so great effects ; ( it being composed of so few Ingredients ) since all famous Authors ascribe such wonderful vertues to these Creatures , and that experience testifies ; That they cleanse , resolve , and purifie to a wonder ; They dissolve the Stone in both Reens and Bladder to a slime and bring it away : They open Obstructions , cure the Jaundies , all Obstructions , stoppage and Strangury of Vrine ; They help the Collick Astthma and shortness of Breath , restore lost Appetite . They are excellent , and much recommended for the curing of all sorts of Cancers , and schirrous Tumors in what part of the Body soever , the Kings Evil , all sordid , inveterate and rebellious Vlcers , and old Sores . The same Drink cures the Kings-Evil to admiration . Dr. Salmon says , that he orders two hundred of them to be bruised and strained into a quart of White or Rhenish Wine , or Ale , and so to be continually drunk for a time . Being dried , and the Powder mixed with Honey , and applied , cureth the Squinsie , and sore Throat .

Another Diet-Drink for the Kings Evil , Fistulaes , sore Breasts , Legs , or any other Sores , or Vlcers .

Take Sanicle , Agrimony , Avens , wild Bugloss , red Bramble , Dandilion , Wood-Betony , Ribwort , wild Daysie-Roots , and Leaves of Mugwort , Plantane and Wormwood , of each two handfuls ; of the Raspings of Lignum Vitae , of each one handful ; which you may buy of the Bowl-Turners , one pugil of Hartshorn ; shred and bruise all the Herbs until the vertue is boiled out of the Herbs ; then strain and press out all the Juice from the Herbs ; then set the Liquor on the fire again , and clarifie it with whites of Eggs , and so much Honey as will make it drink pleasant and not sharp ; then boil it a little more ; then let it cool ; then take three spoonfuls or Monky-pease , or Sows , such as in the foregoing Receipt pull off their Heads and through them away ; bruise their Bodies with some of the Liquor , and press out all their substance into the Liquor when 't is cold , then botle it up , and it will keep a compleat year . Drink thereof two or three times a day , using some fit Purgations before the use of this Drink .

Mr. Barnet's Excellent Diet-Drink , wherewith he cured three of his Children of the Kings-Evil ; he had it from an able Physician .

Take Sarsaparilla , Bark of Lignum Vitae , of each three ounces ; China-Root , Polipode of the Oak , Sassafrass and sweet Fennel-seed , of each two ounces ; Elecampane , one ounce ; Stechadoes , half on ounce ; of the Raspings of Lignum Vitae , four ounces ; bruise them all , and infuse them in three gallons of Fountain-water for twenty four hours ; then boil it gently for two hours in a Vessel close stopped ; then put into it two handfuls of tops of Rosemary ; four handfuls of Arch angel-flowers ; two ounces of Liquoras bruised , and two ounces of Maiden-hair ; let them boil an hour longer ; then take it off and strain it ; and being cold , put into it two ounces of Sena ; and let it infuse all Night , the next Morning strain it again , and drink a good draught of it in the Morning fasting , the like at four in the Afternoon , and another at Night ; continue the use thereof till you are cured . Note , the Patient during the use of this Drink , must abstain from all gross Meats ; as Beef , Pork , Bacon or any salt Meat , or Fish ; as also from Milk , Butter and Cheese . After the first Draught in the Morning , he may eat a Mess of Water-grewel about two hours after .

Another approved Drink for the Kings-Evil , though broken out in divers places .

Take Herbrob , Mugwort , Smallage , and Agrimony , of each four handfuls ; shred and stamp them alitle ; then take three hundred of Munky-pease , or Sows , and bruise their Bodies , throwing away their heads , and squeeze out all the Juice from them with a little white Wine ) then put their husk among the Herbs , which put into the bag of Boulter-cloth , and hang it in four gallons of new ordinary small Ale well brewed ; then put into it the Juice of the Sows and white Wine ; and after it hath wrought sufficiently , drink of it at Meals and at all times ; drink no other Drink till you are cured , which may be in a Fortnight or a Month.

The Author says he gave this Drink to one for a swelling and humor in her Nose , whom it cured .

It will cure the Evil of any sort , broken or otherwise . He says that it hath cured those that had the Sores or Evil broken out in every Joynt ; taking no Drink for a month , at Spring and Fall .

Besides this Drink , you may apply outwardly the following Remedy when the Evil is broke out .

Take Garden-Snails , with their Houses , and beat them in a Mortar with a little Parsly into the consistence of a Plaister , and so apply it to the Sore or Sores and change it every Morning .

Dr. Farrar affirmed to Sir K. Digby that he had cured with this Remedy a most contumacious , foul , inveterate Kings-Evil several times touched by the King , and wrought upon by the best Chirurgions , and given over as desperate : He says it is also good to take away the raging pains of the Gout .

Another Infallible outward Remedy for the Kings-Evil .

Take Garden-Snails ; beat them in a stone-Mortar with their shells ; then put to them the Dung of a Hen new made so much as she voids at once ; put to it a piece of Rye-bread an Inch square , with the yolks of two new-laid Eggs , and one ounce of Oyl of Lillies ; mix and grind all these well together till it is like a Poultice ; then heat it , and lay it as hot as can be endured upon the Sore or Sores , and renew it every Morning fresh till it is whole : Note the Party must take first some Purge to cleanse the Body before the use of this Remedy .

An Experimented Wound-Drink , or Potion , which Cured a Gentlewoman of an Vlcer in the Reins in six weeks space , as Sir K. Digby relates .

Take Leaves of the large Comfrey , Agrimony , Mugwort , of each two handful , Mumia , half an ounce , Paul's Betony , or Speedwel , six handfuls ; shred the Herbs , and powder the Mumia , and boil them in a sufficient quantity of white Wine and Water in a Vessel close covered ; then powr off as much as you can of the Clear , and then distil the remaining , and put the distilled Water to the clear Decoction that you powred off . Take of this a little Glass-ful in the Morning fasting , and as much at four in the Afternoon .

This cured also a Gentleman , who being cut of the Stone , could not be healed .

A very good Diet-Drinks for the perfect Cure of the Dropsie and Scurvey .

Take Wormwood , Maidenhair , Betony , Agrimony , and Fumitory , of each a handful ; red Dock Roots , and Madder Roots , of each three ounces , Polipode two ounces , Sena five ounces , Rhubarb sliced thin , two ounces , Mace , Nutmeg , Galingale and Cloves , of each two drams , Mechoacan thin sliced , Hermodactils , two ounces , Sarsaparilla four ounces ; shred the Herbs , and stamp them ; and bruise the Roots and Spices ; put all into a Bag , and hang it in six gallons of six shilling Beer , with a pint and half of Juice of Watercresses , and two pints of Juice of Scurvigrass ; and let it work together six or seven days , and then drink thereof as oft as you please .

Note , That you must not fill the Vessel too full ; for it must not work ever . You may add to the Composition half a pound of Horse-Radish Roots bruised .

An Excellent Drink to cool and temper a hot Liver .

Take two Gallons of Whey new made , boil therein one Fennel Root , and one Mallow Root , their Piths taken out , and the Roots bruised ; Sena two ounces , Borage , Bugloss , Violet-leaves , Endive , Succory , Agrimony , Sorrel , Scurvigrass , Water-cresses , and Cinquefoil , of each a handful , Liquoras six drams , sweet Fennel-seeds , one ounce , Cloves , Mace , Cinamon , and Juniper-Berries , of each two drams ; shred the Herbs , and bruise the Seeds , and let them boil in the Whey till two quarts be consumed ; then strain it into an earthen Vessel , and being cold , put into Bottles , and keep them in a Cellar . Drink thereof a Draught in the Morning assoon as you are risen , and another an hour before Supper ; continue the Use thereof for some time , the longer the better for your health .

It is good also for the Stomack , but especially for a hot Liver .

An Excellent Diet-Drink for the Gout , Dropsie , Scurvey , or any humid Disease .

Take three ounces of Sarsaparilla , Sassafras , and Liquoras , of each two ounces ; China root one ounce ; boil all these in a new earthen Pipkin , in six quarts of Spring-water with a gentle Fire , until it comes to four quarts ; and half an hour before you take it from the Fire , put in half an ounce of Cinamon , and six drams of Sena ; strain it , and drink thereof three weeks together without any Drink all that while ; and eat nothing in the mean time but rosted Mutton , and Fowl or Rabbit , without Sallet .

A Drink for a burning Scab or a salt Humour .

Take of Lignum vitae half a pound , of the Bark of Lignum vitae , Aniseed and Liquoras , of each one ounce , Honey ten ounces , Violet leaves , Strawberry leaves , Harts-tongue and Liverwort , of each a handful ; French Barly two ounces , Raisins of the Sun stoned one pound and a half , twelve Figs sliced ; stamp the Herbs , and boil all these in three quarts of Spring or Conduit water to two quarts ; strain it , and give a draught of it Morning , Noon and Night , drink it cold .

An Oyntment to be used with this Drink .

Take white Lead , Litarge of Gold , Litarge of Silver , and Sulphur , of each an ounce ; reduce all into a fine powder , and make an Ointment thereof with Sallet Oyl and Vinegar , of each four ounces ; grind the powder with them by little and little in a Mortar , putting in some Train-Oyl , and sometimes Vinegar .

A Singular Remedy very much approved , for a scorching and itching Humor , that waters and itches ; which cured a Gentlewomans Arm which did abound with very ill disposed waterish Humors .

Take Fumitory four handfuls , Langue de beif and Scurvey grass , of each one handful ; Madder two ounces , Harts-tongue one ounce , Rhubarb sliced , and Sena , of each half an ounce , sweet Fennel-seed bruised one ounce , Roots of Elecampane , and red Dock both bruised , and Currans wash'd and bruised , of each half a pound ; boil them all in two Gallons of Ale to a Gallon ; then strain it , and drink a pint thereof in two draughts every Morning fasting at two hours distance ; taking the last draught three hours before Dinner .

Note , That it is much better to boil it in clarified Whey .

An Ointment which she used with the Drink .

Take Sheeps Suet well tried one pound ; boil it in a pint of Plantane water , and a pint of the Juice of Housleek , over a gentle fire , till a pint is consumed or more , and out a pint remaining , let it stand till it is cold ; then take off the Fat that is upon it , and with the Liquor bath the Parts with a Spunge ; and having well bathed it , anoint it with the Fat you took off , and continue it till you are well , as also the Drink .

A most Excellent Drink for prevention of the Stone and Gravel , whether in the Reins or Bladder , and for many other Diseases ; much Experienced by a famous Physitian in France , who using it three times a year , viz. just before Easter , in the heat of Summer , and at Michaelmass , preserved himself by it to the Age of 122 years in perfect health .

Take two quarts of Oats , the clearest and soundest you can get , wash them well in several waters , and rub them between your hands , then drain them , and boil them in five quarts of Fountain-water , with a good handful of Dandelion-roots well wash'd and stamp'd in a stone Mortar ; let them boil an hour , then strain it , and put into the Liquor four ounces of Honey , and half an ounce of Sal prunella ; let it boil a quarter of an hour , then pour it into an Earthen Vessel , and let it cool ; then put it into Bottles .

Take of this two Beer-glasses full in the Morning fasting , taking the last Glass two hours before Dinner , and another in the Afternoon ; and continue it for a fortnight , without observing any Diet , or keeping House .

It is much recommended to be very wholsom ; it cleanses the Reins , is good against the Stone and Gravel , purifieth and strengthens the Lungs ; cures all Fevers and Agues , even Tertian and Quartains , opens Obstructions of the Liver and Spleen , helps all sorts of Colicks , and pain in the side , the Scurvey , Dropsie , Heaviness and Weariness of the Body , revives the Senses clears the Sight , sharpens the Appetite , and causes rest in the Night , strengthens Nature , and preserves Health : It may be taken at any time without danger .

A Diet-Drink against Melancholy .

Take Sena two ounces , Fumitory , Hops and Borage , of each a pound ; boil them in two Gallons of Spring-water , to one gallon ; then strain it , and sweeten it with Sugarcandy or Honey , and after a weeks time drink a draught of it in the Morning fasting , and another about four in the Afternoon .

Another for the same .

Take a pint of Aqua vitae , and a quart of Rose water , four ounces of Liquoras bruised ; three ounces of Aniseed bruised ; boil all together with a gentle fire to a pint , then strain it , and take frequently thereof in the Morning fasting .

My Lord Brunkard's Diet-Drink for the Scurvey and Dropsie .

Take of Lignum vitae and Sarsaparilla , of each eight ounces , Sassafras one ounce , Rosemary , Marjoram , Ground-Ivy , Thyme , Bark of the Roots of Capers , Sea and Garden-Wormwood , of each a handful , an Orange Peel stuck with Cloves , and of quartered Nutmegs ; put them all in a Bag , and hang them in half a Barrel of six shilling Beer ; drink thereof when you are thirsty , the staler it is , the better .

A Rare and Excellent Drink of great Virtues for the Cure of several Distempers , learnt of a Gentleman , who at his Death confessed he had done many wonderful Cures with it .

Take half a pound of quick Lime new from the Kiln , powr upon it a Gallon of fair water ; let it stand eight hours ; then pour off the Clear , and strain it through a Sieve with a grey Paper in it ; put into this Liquor one pound of blew Currans beaten , Liquoras bruised , Aniseeds bruised , Sassafras , of each four ounces , Mace two drams ; let these infuse in the Water twelve hours ; then strain it again , and put it in Bottles for Use .

This Drinks Cures all manner of Obstructions , inward and outward Vlcers , strengthens Nature , purifieth the Blood , and is good for the Scurvey and Dropsie ; it cures Consumption and shortness of Breath ; it is excellent against the Stone and Gravel , Strangury and retention of Vrine : it creates an Appetite and causes a good Digestion ; it kills Worms , and is an admirable Remedy against the cold Palsie .

Drink of it three times a day , half a pint at a time , with a little Syrup of Ground-Ivy .

CHAP. XIV . Select Syrups .

A very good Syrup against cold Diseases of the Head , Brain and Sinews , as the Palsie , Apoplexy , Falling Sickness , Cramp , and Water distilling out of the Head lying in Bed .

TAke of the Flowers of Stechados , four ounces ; Thyme , Calamint , Organum , Sage , Flowers of Betony and Rosemary , of each an ounce and half , Seeds of Rue , Piony and Fennel , of each three ounces ; boil them in five quarts of running water till half is consumed ; then strain it , and boil it up to a Syrup with Sugar and Honey , of each two pound ; then take Ginger , Cinamon , Calamus Aromaticus , and Nutmeg , of each two ounces ; bruise them , and tie them up in a course thin Cloth , of loose and open Threds , and hang it in the Syrup .

A very good Syrup against the Scurvey , and to sweeten and attemper the Blood .

Take of the Juices of Scurvigrass , Brook-lime , Fumitory , Water-cresses , of Bugloss , and of Pippins , or Permains , of each half an ounce ; of the Bark of Roots of Capers , and Polipode of the Oak , of each half an ounce ; Epithymum , Bawm , Agrimony , Maidenhair , Broom-flowers , and Borage-flowers , of each half an ounce ; shred the Herbs small , and bruise the Roots , and boil them all to a pint and half ; then strain it , and boil it to a Syrup , with a sufficient quantity of Sugar : Use it with White or Rhenish Wine .

An Excellent Syrup to clear and open the Breast and Lungs ; often Approved .

Take Liquoras small sliced ten ounces , Maidenhair five ounces , Hysop two ounces ; put all these into a Pottle-pot , and powr thereon a quart of Spring-water ; set the Pot into a Kettle or Pot of hot water on the Fire , and keep it almost boiling hot for fourteen hours , and as the Water consumes in the Kettle , fill it up again with hot water ; then strain it , and put the Liquor in a clean Posnet , and put to it clear Honey , Sugar , and Sugarcandy , of each ten ounces ; put into it the White of an Egg beaten ; then set it on the Fire , and when the Scum rises , take it off , then strain it , without pressing it ; then set it on the fire again , and put into it a quarter of a pint of Rose-water , and boil it up to the Consistence of a Syrup . Take thereof in the Morning fasting , and at four in the Afternoon , and when you go to Bed , and at any time in the Night , if you are troubled with a Cough .

It hath done much good to many ; it will keep a long time , being kept in a Glass stopp'd with a Prune , and tied on with a Bladder .

A Comfortable Syrup against Melancholy .

Take the clear Juice of Borage , of Bugloss , and Pippins , of each half a pound ; Juices of Sorrel , Hops and Endive , of each two ounces ; Cinamon and yellow Sanders , of each one dram , Clarifie the Juices with the White of an Egg , and boil it to a Syrup with one pound of Sugar : Then take Cochines one dram , Saffron half a dram , Lignum Aloes rasped one scruple ; tie them up in a thin Cloth , and hang it in the Syrup .

Another Syrup of Pippins against Melancholy ; by Dr. Fryer .

Take twelve large Pippins , cut them through the middle , and core them , but pare them not ; boil them in two quarts of Water , with a gentle Fire to a quart ; then strain it through a Hypocrass bag , without crushing them ; then boil the Liquor to a Syrup with a sufficient quantity of Sugar ; then take four grains of Ambergreece , and ten grains of Saffron ; put it in a little Tiffany bag , and hang it in the Syrup : Take of this Syrup now and then two spoonfuls , with four spoonfuls of Borage-water , and eat now and then the quantity of a small Walnut of Conserve of Borage , drinking the said Draught after it .

This Course is Excellent to Cure and prevent Melancholy .

Syrup of Clove-Gill flowers .

Take of the best and fragrantest Clove Gilli-flowers one pound , the Whites clipt off , put them in a Pipkin , and powr upon them so much hot water as will cover them ; crush them well down , and let them stand all night ; then strain them , and warm the Liquor gently , and dissolve in it fine Sugar in fine Powder ; three pound of Sugar will suffice for a quart of Liquor ; but take great heed you do not boil it ; for all Authors forbid ; because in the boyling of it , you will lose all the fragrant and cordial Spirits of the Flowers . If you find that your Syrup is too thin with three pound of Sugar to a quart of Juice , then you may take four pound to one quart of Juice . Some Women do admire that this Syrup should keep , not being boiled ; but I can assure you upon experience , that it will keep as well as if it had been boiled , and I am sure that it is a great deal better , and more cordial , for the reason which I have given .

Note , That some let them stand four or five days before they strain the Liquor .

To make the best and richest Syrup of Clove-Gilli-flowers .

Take what quantity you please of the best Flowers , their Whites clipt off ; then take double the quantity of them of fine Loaf-Sugar powdred and sifted ; put some of the Flowers into a Crock or Pitcher , and on the top of them some Sugar , then another Lay of Flowers upon the Sugar , and Sugar upon them , and so continue till all your Flowers and Sugar are laid ; then set the Vessel in a Pot or Kettle of boiling water , stopping the Pitcher , and laying a weight upon it to keep it from rising in the Water ; keep the Water boyling for seven or eight hours , having another Vessel of boyling Water ready to supply it as it wasts ; for it must be always kept fill'd up to reach as high as the Flowers in the Pot ; after this , powr it hot through a Hair-Sieve into a Bason ; and when it is cold , bottle it up , and stop it close , and you shall have a most rich Syrup very Cordial and Odoriferous , far beyond all compare ; but if you would have more in quantity , and not so rich , powr some white Wine upon the Flowers and Sugar before you set it to boil , and you will have also a very fine Syrup : After this manner you may make Syrup of Roses ; but you need not clip the Roses , and single refined Sugar will serve .

An Excellent Syrup of Aqua Vitae for a Cold or Cough , or Shortness of Breath .

Take half a pint of the best Nantz-Brandy , put it in a Silver or Pewter Porringer , set it upon Embers , and put into it four ounces of powdered Sugar candy ; when it is warm , fire it with a Paper , and let it burn until it goes out of it self , and leaves a Syrup behind , but you must stir it all the while with a Silver Spoon .

Take of this Syrup two parts , and mingle it with one part of Oximel of Squills , which is a most Sovereign thing for the Breast and Lungs , Phthisick , Astma , and Shortness of Breath .

Syrup of Corn Poppy-flowers .

Take Fresh red Poppies two pound , infuse them in warm water for twelve hours ; then strain the Liquor , and infuse fresh Poppies in it as before ; then strain it again , and with an equal quantity of Sugar make a Syrup in Balneo Mariae .

It is Excellent in Feavers , causes Rest , eases the Cough , and all other Pains , and the Colick , abates the Rage of the Plurisie , eases the violent pain of the Stone , stops all sorts of Fluxes , the Whites in Women , the Loosness and bloody Flux . The Dose is from one Spoonful to two .

To make Syrup of Aniseeds , by Dr. Quirceton .

Take Aniseeds bruised two ounces , infuse them in a quart of Sack for three days ; then strain it with one pound of Sugar ; boil it very gently to a Syrup .

This Syrup is good for the Breast and Lungs , expels Wind , eases the Colick , provokes Vrine , and cleanses the Reins : Mothers and Nurses should never be without this Syrup ; for it is an excellent thing to give to young Children for the Gripes ; to which they use to be very subject .

A most Excellent Syrup to restore such as have been lingering in a long and wasting Consumption .

Take the Flesh of Snails four ounces , French Barley two ounces , Dates one ounce , Raisins , Liquoras , of each six drams , Sebestens and Jujebs , of each twelve in number , seeds of Cotton , Mellons , Cucumbers and Gourds , of each half an ounce ; seeds of Lettice and white Poppies , of each two drams , the Herbs Coltsfoot and Lungwort , of each a handful ; bruise the Seeds , stone and bruise the Raisins , and shred the Herbs , and the other Ingredients , and boil them all in three quarts of Water to two quarts ; then strain it , and boil the Liquor to a Syrup with two pound of Sugar , and Sugar of Roses , and Diatragagant Frigida , of each five ounces , which you must have of the Apothecaries . Dose , two , three , or four ounces at a time .

Several other Pectoral Syrups ; as Syrup of Ground-Ivy , of Turnips ; Syrup of Ale , and others you have in the Chapter of Remedies for the Breast and Lungs .

CHAP. XV. Select EMULSIONS or ALMOND-MILK .

To Make Emulsions or Almond-Milk .

Take sweet Almonds , six ounces ; blanch them , and stamp them in a stone-Mortar with a wooden Pestle , powring to it a quart of Barley-broth ; but you must not make it too thin in the Mortar ; for then you cannot beat it , for it will spatter about ; when you have beat it well , powr more of the Barley-broth to it to make it thin ; then strain it , and press it either through a clean Sieve or a Cloth ; then beat the remainder again with a little more Barley-broth ; then strain it again as before ; repeat this so often till you have got the Milk out of the Almonsd , and that you have employed all your Barley-broth ; then sweeten it with Sugar ; and if you will , you may scald it on the Fire without boiling it and it will be like Milk .

It is very nourishing , and good against Consumptions , and cures the Vlcers of the Lungs , and is refreshing and strengthening .

An Emulsion for heat in the Reins and Kidneys .

Take of the four greater cold Seeds , of each half an ounce ; Seeds of Lettice and white Poppies , of each two drams , with Barley-broth , one pint ; make an Emulsion , and sweeten it with Syrup of Water-Lillies , three ounces

It is excellent to cool the Reins and Kidneys , and take off the Heat and Sharpness of Vrine . Drink a little draught of it cold two or three times a day .

A Emulsion good in a Fever .

Take of the greater cold Seeds , of each three drams ; Hempseed , two drams ; white Poppy-seeds , one dram ; beat them and make an Emulsion , with Jelly of Hartshorn and Poppy-water , of each half an ounce , and sweeten it with Syrup of Corn-Poppies .

It is excellent good in a burning Fever , pestilential Diseases and in the Plurisie .

A very good Emulsion for a sharpness and gnawing in the Stomack .

Take white Poppy-seeds , two drams ; French-barley beaten , half an ounce ; twelve blanched Almonds , with Bawm-water and an Alexitery-Milk-water , make an Emulsion , to which add fine Sugar and red Rose-water , of each one ounce and a half : Drink of this as often as you please .

CHAP. XVI . Select Remedies for the GOUT and SCIATICA .

A Rare Ointment to asswage the Swelling and raging pain of the Gout .

TAke of the slender Sprouts of Dwarf-elder in the Month of March , when they spring up out of the Ground from the Roots , and are about a fingers length , of each four handfuls ; stamp them , and press out all the Juice from them as hard as you can ; then boil this Juice in a pound of Hogs-grease over a soft fire for two hours ; or you may boil the Herb stamped in the said Hogs-grease , and then strain it and press it out as hard as you can .

This was given me by a worthy Gentleman , who esteemed it much , because he being much troubled with the Gout made much use of it , and found great benefit by it . It asswages the swelling and raging pain thereof , and gives ease , and strengthens the part afflicted . In the Running Gout , Numness and Raging pain in the Hands , Fingers , and other parts ; I have often approved it with great success after many other Remedies used in vain . The part grieved , must be bathed with it as warm as can be endured , and well chafed in before a Fire .

An Excellent Poultice , or Plaister to asswage the raging pain and swelling of the Gout .

Take a quantity of the whitest part of Pigeons Dung ; mix it with equal parts of good Mustard ; temper it with a little Vinegar ; then take the Grease of a Puppy-Dog , so much as will make it into an Ointment or Salve ; then take a pint of Garden-Snails , and stamp them with their shells , with a handful of Parsley ; then mix and incorporate all well together , and spread it upon Leather and apply it . Parsley and Snails alone stamped and pownded together are good for the hot Gout .

A certain and infallible Remedy to prevent and cure the Fits of the Gout .

I knew a Gentleman in Germany , who always cured and prevented his Fits of the Gout ( whensoever he perceived the least symptom of its approaching ) by the following Remedy .

He took a good quantity of the Herb-Mullin dryed , which being shred , and our small , ( the stalks , leaves and blossoms ) was boiled in a good quantity of the water taken out of the S●●●●'s Trough wherein he squenches his Irons ; when the water had drawn out the vertue of the Herb , and that it was tender , and being taken off from the Fire there was put in a large proportion of Chalk in powder ; In this Bath he bathed his Feet , Legs and Knees in a Tub , in which he continued bathing until it grew cold : Then he caused a great Hole to be digged in his Garden , into which this Bath with all the said Ingredients was put , and then the Earth thrown upon it . Thus bathing but once did always prevent his Fit of the Gout , and freed him from all inconveniency of it for half a year : when he perceived it would grow again upon him , he used again this Remedy , which did so prevent it , that he was never troubled with any lameness , swelling or pain at all ; to which I was an Eye-witness ; and I heard him say , that if he did not use this Remedy to prevent it , he would have very shrewd and racking Fits , which would confine him to his Bed for a Month or six weeks : he caused the Herb to be gathered in the Summer when it was in its vigor ; which is in June ; it is called Verbascum in Latin .

The Spirit of Salarmoniack mixed with Brandy , and the parts grieved bathed therewith with Linnen-Clothes , and then some Linnen-Clothes laid over it doth give great ease in the Gout , and strengthens the Party much . I knew a Gentleman at Leons in France , who always used it , and found great benefit by it .

A Bath for the Gout , used by Sir William Paddy .

Take a gallon of new Grains , and a quart of Bean-meal ; five ounces of Commin-seeds beaten ; a good handful and half of Roman Wormwood ; a good handful of red Rose-leaves dryed ; three spoonfuls of Bar-salt , and one good spoonful of Honey ; beat all these together with so much Beer as will suffice to make it to a temperate ; set the Patient's Leg therein the space of half an hour ; and upon a light supper use it again at Night going to Bed , and dip woolen-Cloths therein , and foment the Legs therewith as hot as may be well endured .

Dr. Holsatius of Cullen , his Bath for easing the Gout .

Take four ounces of Frogs-spawn-water ; one ounce of Mullen-water ; powder of Mirrh , one dram ; Oriantal Safron , half a dram ; reduce them to fine powder , and mix them well together ; bath and foment the afflicted part therewith .

Another Plaister for the Sciatica , or any kind of Gout .

Take Deers Suet , yellow Wax , Pitch and Rozin , of each one pound , Frankensence , two pound ; beat the Gums severally ; then take a pan with a broad bottom , set it upon the Fire , and put into it , first the Pitch , Wax and Deers-suet ; stir them with a stick ; and when they are well melted , put in the Rosin ; and when that is melted put in the Frankinsence ; and as soon as it beginneth to rise , take it from the Fire for fear it should enflame ; then put into it the other Gums ; stir them well together ; and when they are well incorporated , strain it through a Canvas-Cloth ; when it is cold anoint your hands with Butter , and make it up in Rowls ;

Or you may spread it upon Leather while it is warm , and so apply it , using with it the Drink afore-mentioned .

A most sovereign Ointment for the Gout .

Take the eldest Gander you can get , make him ●eady and draw him , but let no water touch him , take Sheeps Tallow , fresh Hogs-grease , Pitch , Honey , and black Soap ; new Wax , two ounces ; a quantity of Salt , Frankinsence , in powder , three ounces ; the flesh of an old , fat Cat , Meal or Flower of Beans , and the Soot of a Chimney , of each one handful ; mix them well together , and put all into the Ganders Belly , and sow him up close and rost him so long till he will drip no more , then put up your Ointment and anoint the part grieved therewith .

A good Purge for the Sciatica , or any kind of Gout .

Take Aloes , Hermodactils and Scammony , of each half a dram ; reduce them to subtil powder , and make Pills thereof , with Juice of Roses , or with Syrup of Roses ; and for a Fortnight together take every third day , one dram in the Morning ,

Vse also the following Plaister .

Take two ounces of Pitch ; one ounce of Tar ; two drams of Treakle , one ounce and half of Rosin ; one ounce of Honey ; boil and stir them till all is melted and well incorporated and united together ; then spread it on Sheeps-leather prickt full of holes , and apply it as hot as can be endured .

Another for the Sciatica by Dr. Frank.

Take a quart of Sack , the bigness of an Egg of Salt-Peter ; boil them together till a fourth part is consumed , then take new Cotton-Cloaths , and dip them in it , and wring them a little , and foment the pained place , spreading them upon it one after another many times until the pain cease .

Another Remedy for the Sciatica and Rheumatism .

Take Storax liquid , yellow wax , new Pitch , and Honey , of each four ounces ; Cinamon , Pepper , of each one ounce ; put all these ( in powder ) together into a new pot and let it boil but one walm , stirring it carefully all the while ; then take it from the Fire , and put into it four ounces of Aloes , and one ounce of Oil of Lillies ; stir them well together to make them incorporate ; then put the Pot again upon hot Ashes , and stir it until it be of the Consistence of an Ointment ; which spread warm upon Leather , and apply it ; but if your Disease be in a whole Thigh , then you may spread it upon a whole Lambs Skin .

You may leave it on seven or eight days , if it require . If the Disease come again , put the Plaister on again . This Medicine will keep a long time .

Another Bath for the Gout ; by Dr. Ruland .

Take Juniper-berry-wood cut small , three pound ; Mint , Camomil , Linseeds , of each half an handful ; bruise the Seeds , and shred the Herbs , and boil them in a sufficient quantity of water to make a Bath ; by the use of which the pain went away and the Party was perfectly cured .

A Drink for the Gout . Dr. Scroderus

Take Germander , Groundpine , tops of Sage , of each one pound and a half ; Primrose , Rosemary , of each half a pound ; Misleto of the Oak half a pound ; China-Root sliced three drams ; digest them all in fifteen quarts of Rhenish Wine for ten days , then strain it . Drink thereof two or three times a day .

It is also good against the Sciatica and Rheumatism .

Another Drink for the Gout .

Take Hermodactils , Sena , of each one ounce ; Turb●th , Mechoacan , Ana , one ounce and a half ; Leaves of Ground Ivy , Vervain , of each two drams ; Seeds of Fennel , Aniseeds , of each one dram and a half ; Cardamoms , Cinamon , Mace , Safron , of each one dram ; Flowers of Mullion , Rosemary , Flower de luce , of each half a dram ; bruise and prepare them all , and infuse them in eighteen quarts of Rhenish Wine in Balneo Marie for two days ; then strain it and sweeten it with fine Sugar , and drink thereof three ounces a time with one dram of Cream of Tartar in the Morning fasting for some days .

It is prevalent against the Gout and several affects of the Stomach , Liver and Spleen ; It draws thick Phlegm from the Joynts and remote parts .

An Approved Remedy for the Sciatica in the Hip , or any kind of Gout

Take two ounces of Burgundy Pitch , Oxicrocium and Gum Caranna , of each an ounce ; melt and mix them well together ; spread it on Leather , and apply it to the part for nine days . It hath cured many .

When you use the aforesaid Plaister , use the following Infusion .

Take Sena half an ounce , Epithimum , Raisins stoned , Fennel-seeds , and Ginger of each half a dram ; put them in half a pint of Whey ; then make them warm , and let it infuse twelve hours , then warm it again , and strain it , and drink it all off in the Morning fasting .

Vse also the following Drink to give every day two or three Stools .

Make a strong Decoction of Lignum Vitae , put into it Sena , Hermodactils , of each four ounces ; Epithimum two ounces , Turbith one ounce , Coloq●inrida half an ounce ; let them infuse in warm Sand , or in a Kettle of warm Water in a Vessel close stopped for twenty four hours ; then strain it , and drink thereof every Morning fasting , and at Night ; take of the distilled Water of Lignum Vitae one ounce , with half an ounce of Syrup of Cowslips ; and use to eat the quantity of a Nutmeg of an Electuary made of Conserve of Cowslips four ounces , Conserve of Sage-flowers , and Rosemary-flowers , of each two ounces , Conserve of Roses one ounce ; make them into an Electuary .

For a Prick that doth foster , rankle and burn , a present Remedy .

Take Burnet , stamp it to mash , then spread it on a Cloth , and apply it to the place ; it will speedily help it .

CHAP. XVII . Select Remedies for Bruises and Swellings .

A Pultice to open an Impostume , and to ripen a Bile .

TAke one handful of Sorel , twelve Figs sliced , half a pint of the Juice of Sorel ; boil this together until it be very tender , and put to it some wheat Flower , and Hogs Grease , and lay it warm to the place , changing it twice a day ; continue this till it be drawn out .

Another for the same ; much Approved .

Take the Whites of two Leeks , and wrap them up in a wet Linnen Cloth , and bake them under hot Embers , so that they be only soft and no more ; then pound them in a Stone-Mortar , with a piece of Hogs-Grease ; spread this pretty thick , and apply it , changing it once in seven hours ; and in three times changing it , the Matter will be all drawn out .

With this Cataplasm you may also Cure Deafness and Noise in the Head and Ears .

Mr. Stockdeal's Approved Remedy for a Bruise and Swelling .

Take a pint of fair Water , and boil in it a handful of Salt , then bath the part swelled therewith as hot as you can endure it .

With this he cured himself of a great Bruise and Swelling upon his Foot , which was caused by a piece of Brick that fell upon it from the Top of a Chimney .

Another infallible and often Approved Remedy for a Bruise and Swelling , to discuss the Humors and Tumor .

Take some Tow of Flax or Hemp ( of Flax is best ) and moisten it with Nantz - Brandy ; then spread it over with Honey , then sprinkle some of the Brandy upon the Honey , and having bathed the swell'd part with a little Brandy , lay it on .

This cured a Boy who fell upon his Face , and a Knob as big as an Egg swelled presently upon his Forhead ; they laid this Remedy to it , and by the next Morning it was well . The like happened to a Girl , a Gentleman's Daughter , and I coming into the House when it was newly done , advised them to use this Remedy , which they did , and the next day all the Swelling was gone . A Servant Maid fall down the Stairs , and exceedingly bruised her foot and A●kle-Bone ; whereupon it swelled very much ; her Mistress seeing me go by , called to me , and told me of the Accident that happened to her Maid , asking my Advice ; I advised her to use this Remedy ; which she did , and it was perfectly cured . It is a great Discussive of Humors .

CHAP. XVIII . Select Remedies against the PLURISIE .

An Infallible Remedy for a Plurisie , Experienced by Mr. Trear , a Famous Chirurgeon , and also by Dr. Tresfel .

TAke a Pippin , open it at the Top , & take out the Core ; then fill it with white Frankincense ; then stop it again close with the piece you took out at the top , and roast it in hot Ashes ; then beat it to Mash , and let the Patient eat it .

Another Approved Remedy for the same .

Take three of the biggest round Balls of Horse-Dung , break them in pieces , and boil them in a quart of white Wine , till a pint is consumed ; then strain it , and sweeten it with Sugar ; and let the Patient drink a good draught of it , and keep him warm in his Bed .

Another very Excellent Remedy for the same .

Let the Patient drink a good Glass-full of the Juice of Chervil , which is a great purifier of the Blood . It hath cured many .

Another Remedy for the Plurisie , in case Bleeding cannot be admitted .

Take fine wheat-flower , make and bake a Cake of it , which cut through the middle , parting one side from the other , and spread upon the Crumb of each of them Treacle or Mithridate , and apply each side of the halves to each side of the Patient ; and use at the same time the Drink made of the Horse-Dung , boild either in Wine or strong Ale . Stone-Horse dung is best .

A Purge for the Plurisie .

Take half an ounce of Sena , French Barley and Liquoras , of each an ounce ; Raisins , Tamarins , and Maidenhair , of each half an ounce , Violet and Strawberry-Leaves , of each an handful ; boil all of them in a Pottle of water to a quart ; then strain it , and drink a draught thereof every Morning for four or five days together ; and if you have not four or five Stools in a day , take another Draught at two in the Afternoon .

For the Cramp .

Take Oil of Earth-worms , and anoint the Hams well therewith , the Calves of the Legs , and under the Knees forward .

Another .

Take a fresh Eel , flay it , and dry the Skin , and tie it about the place afflicted , or put it over the place , between the Blanket and Sheet , when you are laid in Bed .

Another for the same .

Take Bawm and Rosemary , of each a handful , shred them very small , and chop or stamp them ; then put them in a Dish upon a Chafing-dish of Coals , cover the Dish with another ; and when the Herbs are very hot , apply them to the place afflicted .

For the Falling of the Wula , which some call the Palat of the Mouth .

Sir Kenelm Digby says it is an infallible Remedy for the Falling of the Wula , to do thus : Gag your self with the Joint of your Thumb , whose one end joyneth to the Hand , and the other is the middle Juncture of the Thumb : let your two Rows of Teeth rest upon these two ends of that Joint , so as to make you gape wide ; keep your self gaping thus as long as you can , all the while sucking in your Breath . When you are weary , take out your Thumb and rest ; then repeat it again , and ●●st again when you are weary ; you shall not have done so twice , but your Wula will be restored to its due place .

CHAP. XIX . Select Remedies for the PILES and HEMORHOIDS .

Excellent Remedies for the Piles

TAke white Lead in fine powder , one dram , burnt Allum , two drams ; mix them with Hogs-grease and Plantane-water , and then anoint the grieved place therewith .

Another infallible and often approved Remedy against the Piles

Take Pilewort , stamp it and mix it with fresh unsalted Butter , ( in May ) working into it as much of the Herb as you can maake it well take in , so that the Butter be highly green ; then melt it over the fire , and let them boil gently till the Butter have taken in all the Juice and vertue of the Herb , and the superfluous moisture be evaporated : In a word , you are to make the Butter as strong as you can of the Herb , and that it be of a perfect green colour , and no fermatick moisture remaining with it ; when it is cold , it will be firm and hard· With this anoint the Piles , putting unto them as in the foregoing Receit .

An approved Remedy against the Hemorhoids .

Take of the best and fattest Figs , six in number ; cleave them through the middle , lay them in a Porringer , and powr upon them some good Brandy to cover them two good fingers breath ; then set the Brandy on a fire , and let it burn so long as it will , and your Figs will then be very tender and soft ; then apply one of them as hot as can be endured to the swelled Hemorhoids that comes out , and let it remain until it groweth cold , which will be less then half a quarter of an hour ; then apply another half of Figs as before , and so continue till you have used all the twelve half Figs ; and to that end you must keep them warm by the fire .

This will give you perfect ease , ( though the pain were never so great before , and will take away all the swelling and knobs upon the Veins , and make them retire orderly into the Body .

Dr. Bates his Remedy for the Piles , wherewith he cured himself when he had them in the greatest extremity that could be ; he gave this Receipt to Sir Kenelm Digby .

Take flower of Sulphur , one part , fine Sugar , three parts ; make this into Tablets or Lozenges , with Gum Tragant soaked in red Rose-water into a Mucilage ; make them round and flat , and about one dram a piece , Eat of these four or five times a day one at a time : doing thus , it gave him three or four stools a day ; and in a little while he was perfectly cured of his Piles . This hath cured many , both Men and Women .

A Remedy for the Hemorhoids .

Boil a pint of Milk , and in the boiling slake it as often as it riseth with Plantane-water ; so continue doing till you have used a pint of Plantane-water in slaking the Milk ; then take it off of the fire , and put thereto three ounces of Mel rosatum , Drink of this at pleasure .

Another for the same .

Take the whites of two Eggs , and four ounces of fresh Butter out of the Churn , well-washt , and one ounce of Safron ; work these well together , and put frequently a little up into the Fundament ; and if the pain continue , add to the Composition , two handfuls of Nightshade , which will make it much more effectual .

Another .

Make an Ointment with the Roots of Pilewort stamped , and Mutton-suet shred ; boil them together over a soft fire ; then strain it and use it .

Another Remedy for the Hemorhoids .

Take the third part of a pint of Milk , and as much Smiths water out of the Forge , wherein quench Gads of Steel many times ; then put into it two ounces of the Juice of Clary , and so give it for a Clister lookwarm .

Another for the same .

Take the fat of an Eel and the Yolk of an Egg , of each one spoonful , beat them together : In this roul a Lint , so as to make it take up as much as you can , and put it into the Fundament , and lay also a Pledget covered with the like Ointment upon the outward swelling ; and this will give some case presently . Change your Tents and Pledgets as they grow dry and hot ; and in a small time the Veins will be open & run , and it will be well . The fat of Eel is made by boiling Eels in water , and skimming off the fat : or if you rost an Eell , take the fat that dripped from it ; or you may bake it as when you prepare the Oil for deafness

CHAP. XX. Select Remedies for all sorts of FLUXES and LOOSNESs .

A certain and often approved Remedy for all sorts of Fluxes or Loosness , old Hepatical , and bloody Fluxes .

TAke filings of Steel , ( which you may buy of the Needle-makers ) four ounces ; put them in a well-glassed Pipkin , and pour thereon a quart of deep red Wine , ( that which is used to colour white Wine ) let it boil until about three parts of Wine is consumed , stirring it often ; then strain it while it is hot : give of this two or three spoonfuls in warm Broth or Ale in the Morning fasting for some time together .

This I have often approved with happy success even in a bloudy Flux .

Another for the same .

Take a pint of Claret-wine , and put into it two penny-worth of Cinamon and as many Cloves ; boil this gently close covered till half be consumed ; then make a Toast or two of light Bread , and cover them with Sugar ; then strain the Wine upon them : eat them for Dinner , and the like for your Supper , eating no other sustenance that day . It uses to cure in a day .

Another for the same .

Take of the ourtward Bark of an old Oak , ( the rough part a little scraped off ) two ounces ; Canamon , one ounce ; two sound Nutmegs sliced thid ; eighteen black Pepper-Corns , and as many Cloves ; bruise them all , and boil them in two quarts of New Milk until a pint be consumed ; then strain and divide it into four parts . Take one of these as hot as you can drink it early in the Morning , and another about ten a Clock , and another at four in the Afternoon , and the fourth at Night when you go to Bed , and make fresh every day . The first draught will take away the pain and griping , and then afterwards it is not necessary to take it so very hot : It doth not bind it suddenly , but smootheth and healeth the Guts , and strengthens the Stomach , and if the Patient have lost his Appetite so that he can eat nothing , as usually hapneth in great Fluxes : this Milk giveth him sufficient nourishment .

An excellent Clister to cure any Flux or Loosness .

Take a handful of Barley-meal , with all the Bran in it ; or take a good handful of Barley and beat in a Mortar to a fine powder ; Wheat Bran and dried Roses , of each one handful ; boil these gently in a glassed Pipkin , covered in three pints of water for three quarters of an hour ; then strain it through a Linnen Cloth , and press it hard to get out all the thick and slimy substance of it . This is enough for two Clisters when carefully done . Take half of it and put into it the yolk of two Eggs , and one ounce of Mulrosat ; and give it duly warm . He may keep it three or four hours without trouble , because the quantity is less than of an ordinary Clister , and that it is of a Balsamick and comforting quality to the excoriated Guts . It is an excellent Remedy to any sharp tormenting Flux , when the Cuts are enflamed , excoriated and ulcerated , either through ordinary causes , ( as by eating Fruit , or the like ) or by taking Mercury to flux one by Salivation , you will presently find ease at the first taking it ; but it is well to repeat it once or twice a day .

Dr. Butler's Remedy for a Flux .

Take the Root of Holly-oak , Elder-tree-Roots and Plantane-Roots , of each a like quantity ; cut them small , and boil them in red Wine or Ale ; Drink thereof as often as you please and need requires : If it be distastful sweeten it with Loaf-Sugar .

A Remedy to cure the Bloody-Flux , and heal the Vlcers in the Guts caused thereby .

Take the inner Rinds of a supling Oak , of about twenty years growth , two handfuls ; cut them into small pieces , and boil them in a quart of Milk ; when it is ready to run over shake it with cold water , and so boil it , and shake it five or six times ; let the Patient Drink half a Pint at a time , adding a little Pepper grosly beaten ; boil also of the same Bark in water with a little Cinamon ; and drink thereof at Meals besides the other .

To cure a Bloody-Flux , bloody Vrine , or spitting of Blood .

Take Shepherds-pouch and Plantane , of each a like quantity ; stamp them , and boil them in Spring or Conduit-water ; mixt with the distilled water of red Nettles , add thereto a little fine Sugar ; and drink it every Morning and Evening .

CHAP. XXI . Select Remedies for the JAUNDIES .

Dr. Farrar , his excellent and often approved Remedy for the Jaundies , of any kind black or yellow .

Take eight ounces of chosen Currans well washed , and picked from all the little stalks ; put to them one ounce of choice Rhubarb in fine powder ; beat them together in a mortar seaven or eight hours . Take of this every morning fasting , and at Night about the quantity of a small Walnut .

It purifieth the Blood , and strengthens the Liver wonderfully , and if centinued , carrieth away the p●ccant humours of the Body .

This is a sovereign Remedy for a Flux or Loosness as well as for the Jaundies . I my self had once a great Flux for a Fortnight ; and Sir Kenelm ordered this Remedy for me , and it perfectly cured .

Another approved Remedy for the yellow Jaundies .

Take Goose-Dung gathered in the Spring-time , and drye it in the Sun , and Sugarcandy , of each one ounce ; pulverize them and give it from one dram to two in white Wine . It perfectly cures it at three or four times taking .

Another approved Remedy for the same .

Take Hemp-seeds , bruise them and boil them in milk ; then strain it , and drink thereof warm two or three times a day . This cured a great Lady .

Another approved Remedy for the yellow Jaundies .

Take Celandine ( the whole Plant ) one handful ; Leaves and Flowers of Hypericon , of each half a handful ; Roots of Hog-fennel , the inner Bark of Elder , of each three drams ; boil them in Rhenish Wine and water of Hartstongue , of each one pint ; then strain it and put into the strained Liquor powder of Goose-dung and Safron , of each three drams tied up in a Rag , sweeten it with Sugar .

It perfectly cures the Jaundies at thrice taking divide the whole quantity into three Doses , and take them for three Mornings together .

Another , Remedy for the yellow Jaundies , that when some have been entring into the black , have been cured by it .

Take Jean Treackle , two ounces ; powder of Turmerick , one ounce ; Safron , one dram ; a Nutmeg grated , and as much Honey as will sweeten it : work it into an Electuary , which put up into a Gally-pot , and take of it the quantity of a Nutmeg three or four times a day .

CHAP. XXII . Select Remedies against Ruptures .

To make an Excellent Ptisan for a Rupture ; the Vse whereof cured a great Lady of a great Rupture in a Fortnights time , and likewise many others .

TAke Solomon's Seal , Agrimony , Milt-wast , Maidenhair , Roots of Strawberries , of each a handful ; pick and wash them , then shred them ; and stamp them in a Stone-Mortar ; and boil them in two quarts of white Wine ; but let the Vessel be close stopp'd that nothing may expire ; then strain it out , and press it hard ; Drink of this Liquor a good Glass-ful in the Morning fasting ; and an hour after , drink another ; and continue this , taking two Glass-ful every Morning till you are cured .

An infallible and often approved Remedy for a Wind-Rupture .

Take fresh Cows-dung , heat it in a Pot or Pan , then spread it thick upon Leather , as a Cataplasm , and strew upon it some Commin-seeds bruised ; then apply it to the Rupture as hot as may be endured ; when it groweth cold , put on a new one : Continue this for two days .

This hath Cured several Children of a Wind-Rupture . It is a Sovereign Remedy in that Case . The Child must lie upon the Back .

Another Plaister for the same .

Take Polipode of the Oak , and Elecampane , beat them small in a Mortar ; then temper them with Oyl of Bays , and lay it under the Truss , changing it every Morning ; Continue it for a Month.

Another Remedy for a Rupture .

Make Potage with Mutton , and boil in it Plantane and Daizy-Leaves and Roots , Sanicle , Scabious , and Polipode , of each a handful , two Leaves of Comfry ; eat thereof for two or three days ; and in the Morning fasting , and at Night when you go to Bed , drink Posset made with Ale ; and boil some of the said Herbs in it ; then strain it , and mix the Herbs with a double quantity of Sanicle , stamp them , and stew them with Sheeps Suet , and apply it under the Truss ; when you have drank the Posset , lie on your Back an hour at least .

CHAP. XXIII . Select Remedies for Tetters and Ring-worms .

An Ointment to Cure a Tetter or Ring-worm .

TAke Lytharge of Gold in very fine Powder , half a pound , Wine-Vinegar , five ounces , Oil of Roses one pound ; grind the Lytharge in a Mortar , putting to it by turns , sometimes Oyl , sometimes Vinegar , till by a continual grinding and st●●●ing , the Vinegar doth no more appear , and that it comes to a whitish Ointment .

It is good against Inflammations , Burnings , and Scaldings , it is cooling , drying and anodine ; it dries , skins and healeth Sores and Vlcers , cures Scabs , Tetters , Ring-worms , and other Deformities , and Discolouring of the Skin .

Another Approved Remedy for a Tetter or Ring-worm .

Take Boars-grease four ounces , Quick-Silver mortified , and Verdigreece , of each an ounce ; Camphire one dram , Black Sope and Mustard , of each one Spoonful ; Juice of the Leaves of Walnuts , three or four Spoonfuls ; grind this all together in a Stone Mortar , or on a Painters Stone ; then put it in a Gallipot : Anoint the Tetters or Ring-worms with it Morning and Evening until it kills and heals them .

This is an absolute Remedy , which hath Cured many .

Another Remedy for Tetters and Ring-worms , Itch , and Scabs , &c.

Take Water of sharp-pointed Dock four ounces , Borax three drams , common Salt , one dram ; Vinegar of Squils one ounce ; mix them together .

It is excellent against all manner of Scabs , Itch , Vlcers . Tetters and Ring-worms , Morphew , and other Deformities of the Skin .

To take away Warts and Corns .

Take Sal Armoniack , Roman Vitriol , and Verdigreece , of each two ounces , Allum one ounce , Calx vive half an ounce ; distil them in a Glass Alembeck , the Flegm comes first ; which cast away ; the Spirit follows , which reserve for Use .

It takes away Warts and Corns by often touching them .

To take away Warts from any part of the Body .

Anoint them with Oyl of Sulphur two or three times a day , and they will fall off .

Another .

Take a few Snails , put them in a Glass with a little Salt , and in two or three days there will be a Liquor ; with which anoint the Warts , and they will wear away .

Another for the same .

Take the green Leaves of Marigolds , mash them as small as green Sauce ; then rub the Warts with it , and squeeze some of the Juice upon them .

For Corns in the Feet .

Take a little Copperas , and as much Bay Salt , and the quantity of them both of white Wine ; boil them till they are dissolved , then wet therein a little black wool , or a Linnen Rag , and bath the Corns therewith every Morning ; then put to them a Plaister of Diapalma , and in a short time they will wear all away .

Another for the same

Take Galbanum two drams , steep it in Wine Vinegar until it is as soft as Salve ; apply it to the Corns , being first close pared until they wear away , which will be in a short time ; you may anoint them with it , and then lay a Plaister of Diapalma upon it .

Another .

Take Operment-Allum and Vitriol , of each two drams ; reduce them to a fine Powder ; then temper it with Honey to an Ointment , and anoint the Corns therewith , being first pared , and lay a Plaister of Diapalma over them , and they will wear away in a short time .

CHAP. XXIV . Select BALSOMS and OYNTMENTS .

The true and genuine Description of Lucatello's Balsome , according to Sir Kenelm Digby's Receipt , as he caused it to be prepared for his own Vse .

TAke three pints of the best Sallet Oyl , which wash first with good Claret wine , then wash and beat one pound of the best Venice-Turpentine in several white-Rose-waters , till it be very white and Liquid ; likewise scrape or shave very thin half a pound of the best and purest yellow Bees Wax , and take six spoonful of pure right Canary , and put the Wax and Sack into a good sound new glazed Pipkin of four quarts , and put it on a Trevit , over a gentle Charcole Fire ; when the Wax is melted , take it from the Fire , and put into it the Turpentine by degrees , still stirring it very well ; then put in the Sallet Oyl , and stir it all very well together for a pretty while ; then set it on the Fire again , and let it boil very gently , stirring it carefully all the while : when you perceive all to be perfectly united together , take it from the Fire , and set it by to cool for one Night ; the next Morning take a big Stick or Bedstaff very clean , and put it through the Matter in the Pipkin till it touch the bottom , and set it on one side , that all the extraneous Moisture may run out , and drain very clean : after all which is entirely drained out , set the Pipkin on the Fire again , and when the Matter is very well melted , strew into it by degrees with your Finger one ounce of pure good red Saunders , reduced ( by it self without any mixture ) with beating and searcing in the finest Scarce , into the subtilest Powder that possibly can be : Then take the Pipkin from the Fire , and stir it exceedingly for at least a quarter of an hour , that the Saunders may be perfectly mixed and incorporated with the rest of the Unguent , and then set it on the Fire again to boil very gently , till it become into the perfect state and consistence of an Unguent , stirring it very carefully all the while . When it is so , take it from the Fire , and add to it one ounce of pure good natural liquid Balsom , and one ounce of the best Oyl of Hypericon , or St. John's Wort , and stir all exceeding well together for a long time , till it be perfectly cold , and of a firm Consistence ; then put it into well glazed earthen pots , fast tied with Papers and Bladders , and Leaden Covers over them , made in manner of a Pipkin-Cover to shut upon them like a Box-lid , and set them hollow in the ground a yard deep from the top of the Pots ( if the place will allow them to remain dry so low , which must be considered ) and arched round about , and over them with sticks strong enough to bear the weight of the Earth , and keep it from falling close about them ; and then cover the Vault very well with the Earth you digged out , that the Vapour and Steam which riseth from the Earth below , may not breath out , but circulate about the Pots , so to make them ferment and homogeneate , and so let remain the space of two Months .

The Vertues of the said Balsom .

It cureth any Wound , if it be very deep , by Syringing , and Tenting with Lint dipped therein , and Anointing the Parts about ; if not very deep , by only anointing and applying it with Lint ; it will asswage the Pain , and preserve from Inflammation , it draweth out broken Bones , Splinters or Thorns , or any thing that may putrifie or fester , and helpeth very speedily in any part of the Body whatever , presupposing that the Vitals be not touched ; it cureth Vlcers in the Body , being dissolved in six spoonfuls of good Sack , the quantity of a good Nutmeg , ( or in Milk ) and taken down warm , or any inward Bruise caused by a fall or otherwise , or any Stitch , being taken in Sack as aforesaid . One of Sir Kenelm's Servants was troubled with a sore Pain and Stitch , extending from his right Pap to his Back-bone , and the parts round about , which this Balsom , made according to Sir Kenelm's own Receipt , and taken in Sack as aforesaid , quitted him clearly of , the first , second , and third time , although the third time he was much distempered with an Ague and Fever , which he grew well of in a short time after ; and imputed the Cure to the Balsom and Sack : It is also excellent good so taken , against a Consumption . It also healeth outward Bruises , anointing the grieved part therewith , and keeping it warm after anointing . It healeth a Fistula or Vlcer , though never so deep , in any part of the Body , by anointing warm , and applying to it a Plaister thereof ; as also Cuts , Burns , Scalds , anointing and applying it with Lint , it helpeth Ach in the Bones or Sinews , the parts being kept warm after anointing ; it easeth the Head-Ach , by anointing the Temples and Nostrils ; it very much availeth for Digestion , anointing the Stomack and Navil therewith very warm going to Bed : It is good to prevent Infection in the time of Pestilence , anointing the Lips and Nostrils there with before going abroad in the Morning , it will secure you that day , taking also some two Drams in Plague-water . Lastly , it mitigates the Sharpness of Vrine , and cureth any venomous Biting or Stinging .

An Excellent green Balsom or Oyl for green wounds , Bruises , Strains , or Wrenches ; called the Countess of Chesterfield's green Balsom Oyl .

TAke a quart of the best old white Wine three pints of the best Oyl Olive , mingle them together , then put into them these Herbs following , being first bruised ; half a pound of the Flowers and Leaves of St. John's Wort , Carduus Benedictus , Sage and Valerian , of each a pound ; let them infuse therein four and twenty hours ; then set the Pot or Glass they are in , into a Kettle of Water , with store of Straw in the bottom to secure the Glass from breaking , and so let it boil in the Kettle with a moderate heat till the Wine is quite consumed , which will be in four or five hours , sometimes stirring it , and have in readiness warm Water , to supply it as it boileth away ; The Countess did boil it in a well Leaded Pipkin , on a gentle Charcole Fire ; having boiled it very well , strain it through a strong Canvas Cloth , and set it on the Fire again , and add unto it a pound and half of the best Venice Turpentine , and boil it again the space of a quarter of an hour ; which done , put more into it of these Gums following , Olibanum , in subtil powder , five ounces , Powder of Myrrh , three ounces , Dragons Blood , one ounce , and so let them boil all together with a sober Fire a quarter of an hour , and then take it from the Fire , and put it up in a great Glass when it is cold , and every Morning a little before Sun-rising ; set it in some convenient place without doors , where it may have the greatest heat of the Sun , and take it in at night ; thus do for the space of ten days together , if the Weather permit ; pricking the Paper that covereth the Glass full of Holes all the while it standeth in the Sun , to prevent the breaking of it .

When you have Vse of this Balsom for a green Wound , warm some of it in a Saucer , and with a clean Feather anoint and wet the Wound very well with it , as hot as the Party can suffer it ; then wet as much Lint as will fill the Wound , in the warm Balsom , and lay it in the wound ; then take a fine Cloth , and wet also in the Balsom , and lay upon the Lint , and thereon a piece of Bladder well rubbed ; dress it twice the first day , that so it may the better soak out the Blood ; but afterward once in four and twenty hours .

The Use of the same for a Bruise or Wrench .

Set some in a Saucer before the Fire , but not on Coals , and when it is warm , wet your Fingers in it , and gently rub and chafe in the Oyl where the Bruise is , before the Fire an hour together ; then wipe your hands on a fine Linnen Cloth , and bind up the pained place with the Cloth upon it ; dress it thus twice a day , and in four or five days , with God's Help it will be perfectly well .

The Lady Barington's Rare Balsom for the Palsie , Apoplexies , and weak Sinews , or old Strains , &c.

Take two quarts of very strong Aqua-vitae , or Spirit of Sack ; infuse in it one pound of Imperatory , Sarsaparilla , and Castorum , of each half an ounce , bruise all these a little , and add to them two handful of ordinary Lavender Flowers , and Sage-flowers , of each one handful ; steep these Ingredients in an earthen Pitcher that is well glazed on the Inside ; so stop it with a Cork and a Bladder very close , and keep it in a Chimney Corner , where there is a constant fire kept , for the space of four days and nights , setting the Pot often on warm Embers , shake the Vessel twice or thrice a day all the time ; then take nine drams of Camphire dissolved in half a pint of the strongest Spirit of Wine ; when the time of Infusion is expired , put the Vessel in a cool Cellar to settle the Spirits , and when you feel the Pitcher well cooled , then open it , and stir into it the dissolved Camphire and Spirit of Wine ; then pass it two or three times through an Hypocras-bag , so keep it in Glasses very close stopped . This Balsom is always to be used cold , the Spirits are so quick , that it will vapour all away : When you use it , put some of it into a Spoon , and rub it in till it be dry ; for the Palsie rub the Mould of the Head , and Nape of the Neck ; it is good for all parts where there is any Contraction of the Sinews , or debility of the Nerves ; for the Gout or any Crick , or Aches , rubbing the Places ; it is very good for any Distemper that proceeds from Cold , and also for the Head-Ach , rubbing the Temples : This Balsom must be always close stopp'd , and kept in a cool place , and that it may be seldom opened , take in little Glasses for your daily Use : it must be used Night and Morning , rubbing it well into the place .

For the Dead Palsie .

Sir Kenelm Digby relates , That Madam de Monpesson told him , that a certain , and by her often approved Remedy for the Dead Palsie , is this :

Shred Onions small ( the white are best ) and and put them into an earthen pot or pan ( uncovered , or but slightly , to keep out the dust ) and set it in an Oven moderately hot , to bake , stirring the Onions sometimes : let them bake till they are become Pap ; make a thick Cataplasm of this , and lay it upon the benummed part ; change it every twenty four hours , and continue it till you are well . If it be an universal Paralisie , you must use the Cataplasm all over .

An Ointment for the Palsie .

Take Sage , Rue , Savin , Lavender , Sothern-wood , Rosemary , Laurel , Mullin , Primrose , Cowslips , Betony , Avens , Watercresses , Mallows , the Leaves and Berries of Ivy and red Nettles , of each a handful , stamp them all , and strain them , and mix the Juice with red Wine ; let it stand six or seven days ; then boil it , and add boars Grease , Cats Grease , Fox Grease , Castor ; when they are well boil'd , strain it through a Canvas into a Bason , and add Wax and Rosin .

An Ointment for the dead Palsie .

Take two pound of fresh Butter , melt and scum it clean , then take red Sage , Dill , Bay-leaves , Rosemary , Thyme , Costmary , Tansie , Lavender leaves , Winter-Savory , Maudlin , Penniroyal , Speremint , Camomil , Lavender-Cotton , of each a quarter of a handful ; then take two handful of Angeltouches , wash them clean , and dry them in a Napkin ; then shred them all very small , then warm the Butter , and strew all into it , stirring it over a soft fire till it comes to a green Ointment ; then strain it , and let it stand till it is cold .

It must be made in May.

The true Balsom , or the Oil of St. John's Wort.

Take Tops and Flowers of St. John's Wort when they are near ripe , two pound ; stamp them in a Stone-Mortar , and put them into a stone Jugg , and powr upon them Oil Olive four pound , good strong wine , half a pint ; stop it close , and set it in warm water for twenty four hours , or in a Sand-Furnace ; then put it into a Kettle of water , and let the water boil , stirring the Ingredients sometimes with a wooden Spatula ; then strain it , and press it out strongly ; then take the same quantity of the Tops and Flowers of St. John's Wort , and put them into the Pitcher , and powr the strained Oil upon them ; let it digest as before ; then set it in boiling water as before ; then strain and pour it out ; repeat a third time with new Tops of St. John's Wort ; then strain and press it hard , and keep the Oil for use .

Then to make this Oil more efficacious , having separated it from the Faeces and Moisture , set it over a gentle Fire , and put into it 2 pound of Venice-Turpentine , and stir and incorporate them well together ; then take it from the Fire , and mix with it three ounces of Tincture of Saffron , stir them well together , and keep the Oil for Use .

This Oil thus prepared is an effectual Balsom , it warms , attenuates , dissipates and dries ; and therefore is very proper against all Pains , Aches , and Numness proceeding from Cold ; particularly against all sorts of Infirmities and Weakness in the Joynts , the Sciatica , and all sorts of Gouts ; it cases the pain of the Teeth : It is an excellent thing to heal all sorts of Wounds , together with those of the Nerves ; for it glutinates and cicatrises , it extends shrunk Sinews , and strengthens them ; it is good for Burnings and Scaldings , it is good against Convulsions , being given inwardly .

This Balsom is also mixed in vulnerary Injections , in Digestives , in Cataplasmes , and in the Composition of Lucutella 's Balsom made after Sir K. Digby 's Receipt .

Dr. Scroderus his Balsom against the Plague .

Take distilled Oils of Rue , of Citron , of Angelica , of each half a Scruple , Oil of Amber rectified , five drops , of Camphire three ounces , Oil of Nutmegs by expression , half an ounce ; mix them and make a Balsom .

It is an excellent Preservative in time of Infection ; anoint the Temples , Nostrils , Stomach and Pulses therewith ; and take every Morning fasting the quantity of six or eight grains in a little Canary .

A most Excellent Balsom to dry up all running and moist Sores , Issues , moist Scabs , old and running Vlcers , and is a most miraculous thing to cure scald Heads .

Take Amiantum four ounces , burnt Lead twelve ounces , Tutty prepared , two ounces ; Calcine and Powder them ; then steep them in Vinegar for some Months , stirring them once a Month ; after boil it for a quarter of an hour , and let it stand till it is clear ; then take of this clear Vinegar , Oil of Roses , of each a like quantity ; beat them together into a white Balsom .

Dr. Hartmannus his approved Balsom , which cureth any green Wound or Cut in twenty four hours .

Take Oil of St. Johns Wort , Oil of Earth-worms , Turpentine and Mastick , of each one ounce ; mix and incorporate them over a gentle Fire ; then put it up , and keep it for Use . Apply it warm with a little Lint .

To make a green Ointment suddenly for any Scalding or Burning .

Take fresh Cows-dung and Hogs-grease , of each equal parts , mix and incorporate them well together over a gentle Fire .

An Ointment to break and open all Impostumes , Biles , and Plague Sores .

Take Oil of Olive two pound , white and yellow Wax , Rams Fat near the Kidneys , pure Rosin , black Pitch and Venice-Turpentine , of each half a pound , choice Mastick in fine powder two ounces ; mix them , and make an Ointment according to Art .

This Ointment is very effectual to break all sorts of Apostemes , as also Pestilential Carbuncles and Venereal Buboes . The Consistence of this Ointment is harder than of other Ointments . It is to be used from the first breaking of the Aposteme , till the Cure be perfect .

An Approved Ointment for the Itch , by Dr. Scroderus .

Take Litharge and white Lead , of each half an ounce , Vinegar half an ounce , Oil of Roses four ounces , Sulphur vive six drams , Salt three drams , Turpentine half an ounce , fresh Butter three ounces ; mix them and make them an Ointment . Anoint with it Morning and Evening , and it will kill the Itch in about a weeks time .

An approved Oyntment for cold or hot swelling Humors : It is a singular Remedy .

Take Vnguentum de Althaea , and anoint the place swelled with it , warm for hot Humors , and lay some spred on a Cloth , to the Swelling , renewing it twice a day .

If it be a cold swelling Humor , then take an ounce of Vnguentum de Althea , and Oil of Peter half an ounce ; mingle them well together , and anoint the place with it , and apply some on a Cloth or Paper .

A most Sovereign Green Oyntment which cureth all Strains , Bruises , and Swellings , Aches , Kibes , Cuts , Cramps , Scaldings , and Burnings , and all outward Griefs . It eases the Sciatica , and all Swellings in the Face and Throat , yea though they look red , and have an Ague in them .

Take young Bay-berries , and Wormwood , of each half a pound , red Sage and Rue of each a pound ; gather them in the heat of the day , and pick them , but wash them not ; stamp them to a Mash in a Mortar , then take fresh Suet pick'd and shred , four pound ; beat them well together till they are well incorporated ; then put to them two quarts of good Oil , work it well together with your hands , till it be all of one colour and softness ; then put it into an earthen Pan , and let it stand close covered in a cold place for eight days ; then boil it gently for seven or eight hours , stirring it very well all that while ; and when it hath boiled about four or five hours , put in four ounces of Oil of Spike ; you shall know when it is boil'd enough , by taking a drop thereof in a clean Sawcer , if it appear of a sad green , let it still boil till it look of a fair green ; then strain it , and keep it close in a Gallipot ; it will keep it seven or eight years .

A most Excellent Oyntment much approved , for Tetters and Ring-worms , Itch and Scabs , Itching and Waterish Humors , and all other Maladies and Infirmities of the Skin .

Take Litarge of Gold in very fine Powder , two ounces , Vinegar four ounces , Oil of Roses , half a pint , grind the Litarge in a Mortar , powring to it sometimes Vinegar , and sometimes Oil ; stir it continually till the Vinegar do no more appear , and that it come to a whitish Oyntment .

This Oyntment cured a man who had a very Malignant Tetter all over the back-sid of his Hand for many years , he had tried many Remedies in vain , but at last getting the Receipt of this Oyntment , he presently made it , and it perfectly Cured him in a short time , as he related to me himself .

CHAP. XXV . Select PLAISTERS and CERE-CLOTHES .

A most Excellent Plaister call'd the Emperor's Plaister .

TAke red Roses dried one ounce and half , Bistort roots , Cypress-Nuts , all the Saunders , Mint , Coriander seeds , of each three drams , Mastick half an ounce , Hipocystis ; Acacia , Dragons Blood , sealed Earth , fine Bole , red Coral , of each two drams , Turpentine washed in Plantane water , four ounces , Oil of Roses three ounces , white Wax a pound , Pine Rosin , Juices of Plantane , Housleek , Orpin , of each an ounce ; the Wax , Rosin and Pitch being melted , put to them the Turpentine and Oyl ; then the Hipocystis and Acatia dissolved in the said Juices ; and lastly , the Powders , to make an Emplaster according to Art .

It is much recommended to heal , strengthen , cool , dry and bind ; being applied to the Crown of the Head shaved , it is good against a Consumption , stops the Rheum that falls upon the Lungs ; applyed to the Back , it strengthens it much , and removes Pains thence ; applied to the Belly , it is said to stop a Loosness ; it is also very good to strengthen weak and luxative Joints , and confirm feeble Limbs .

An admirable Plaister devised and prepared for the Vse of the late Arch-Duke Leopoldus in Flanders .

Take white Virgin-Wax one pound , Emplastrum gratia Dei two ounces , Diapalma an ounce , Diacolon and Corimbum of each two ounces , powder of Orrice roots one ounce , Mercury precipitate half an ounce , Cinnabre in fine powder , one ounce , Storax dissolved in Spirit of Wine , and strained one ounce , Musk three grains ; slice the Wax and Plaisters thin , and melt them in a glazed Pipkin , stir them well together continually , till they are all dissolved ; then put in the Cinabre and Precipitate , and after the Storax and Orrice , stirring them continually ; then put in the Musk dissolved in a little Rose-water ; and last of all put in four ounces of Spirit of Wine by little and little ; for it will make the Composition to rise very high , and if it boil over , that the Fire take hold of it , it will be spoiled , and you cannot quench it .

The Experimented Vertues of this Plaister , are as followeth , 1. It eases the Pain of the Head , being applied to the Forehead and Temples . 2. It heals all Bruises and Swellings , all Cuts , Wounds , Sores and Vlcers . 3. It cures the Tooth-Ach , being applied to the Cheeks and Temples . 4. It dissolves any Swellings or Tumors about the Eyes or Throat , proceeding from cold Causes , as Squinsies , and the like .

It is a most excellent Application for an Issue ; and to that end it was prepared for the said Arch-Duke Leopoldus .

The Lady Howlands Excellent Cere-cloth , by her much approved , for any Bruise , Ach , or little Gout , to stanch the Blood and heal any Wound ,

Take red Lead one pound , put it into a pint of Sallet Oyl , boil them gently on Embers , stirring them well until it grows somewhat thick ; then drop a little upon a Plate , and if it stick fast , it is enough ; then remove it from the Fire , and put in half a pound of yellow Wax sliced , and four ounces of Rosin , set it on the Fire again , but let it not boil ; dip in some linnen Cloths for Cere-cloths , whilst it stands on the Fire , and hold them before the Fire to run off as long as as any will run , letting it run upon some thing to save what runs off ; and when they are cold , lay them up . You may make some of the Composition up in Rolls for Salve .

An Admirable Cere-cloth for a sore Breast , Impostum , Fellon , Green and Old Wounds .

Take of the best Virgin-Wax half a pound , Oyl of Olive , and Oyl of Roses , of each half a pound ; melt them well together , and let it cool , then add half a pound of white Lead in fine Powder , and set it over the Fire again , and let it boil half an hour , then add Myrrh , Mastick and Frankincense , of each two ounces , all in fine Powder , and set it boil half an hour longer ; lastly , put in half an ounce of Camphir , and keep it stirring continually all the while . Dip Cloaths therein for Cere-cloaths , and make the rest into Rolls for Use .

A most Excellent Cere-cloth for Ruptures and Burstenness .

Take Powder of Mastick , Mummy , Frankincense , yellow Amber , Gum Arabick and Tragacant , Aloes , Balaustians and Roses , of each half an ounce , Dragons Blood , fine Bolearmony , Bloodstone , of each six drams , Oyl of Roses three ounces , Oyls of Myrtle and Mastick , of each two drams , with Wax and Rosin , as much as will suffice ; make a Cere-cloth , and dip Linnen Cloaths therein .

This is a most Excellent thing to cure Ruptures , as the dexterous Volkerus Frisius hath often proved : It also strengthens weak Limbs ; apply it under the Truss .

The Description of that Famous Plaister called Manus Dei , The plaister of God's Hand , which is so famous in France , and hath been much used for a long time , so that many Ladies of Quality take the pains to make it , and distribute it to the Poor ( as Monsieur Charras relates in his Royal Dispensatory ) whom he advises to observe well the Directions here given for its Preparation .

Take Common Oyl eight pound , Litharge of Gold finely powdred four pound , yellow Wax two pound , Venice-Turpentine one pound , Galbanum , Opoponax , Sagapen , Myrrh , Olibanum , Mastick , of each eight ounces ; Oyl of Lawrel , six ounces , Lapis Calaminaris , and Loadstone , long and round Birthwort , of each four ounces .

Grind the Lapis Calaminaris and Loadstone upon a Marble Stone , moistning it with Plantane water , and dry them : Beat together in a large Brass Mortar the two Birthworts , and the Myrrh and Mastick apart ; sift all the Powders together through a Silk Sieve ; then put the Galbanum , Ammoniac , Opoponax , and Sagapen , all well bruised , into an earthen glaz'd Pot , and dissolve them over a gentle Fire , in about a quart of good Vinegar ; strain them hot through a strong Cloth , and having well pressed them , put that which remains in the Cloth into the Pot again , and powr upon it fresh Vinegar , and dissolve it over the Fire as before ; strain and press it as before ; then evaporate the superfluous Vinegar over a gentle Fire by degrees , and boil the Gums till they are sufficiently thick ; then incorporate the Turpentine with them , and keep the Composition apart .

Then put the Litharge in fine Powder into a Copper or Brass Pot tinn'd , and incorporate it cold with Oyl , stirring them continually with a large wooden Spatula ; then add to them three pints of fair water , and boil them over a good Fire , stirring them without intermission till it be of the Consistence of a solid Emplaster before you add the Wax ; then melt the Wax in it ; then take the Pot from the Fire , and stir it till it be somewhat cold ; then add to it the Gums and Turpentine incorporated before , and then the Oyl of Laurel ; and lastly the Powders , and be sure that all the Ingredients be well united and incorporated together .

This Plaister I made once at Paris with a Physician . It is every day successefully used for the Cure of all sorts of Wounds and Vlcers , whether new or old , Contusions , Tumors , Bruises and Swellings ; it mollifies , digests , dissolves , and brings to Suppuration such Matters as require it ; for it never suppurates those which may be dissipated by transpiration , or otherwise and when it hath ripened and drawn the Matters forth , it draws no more , but cleanses , cicatrizes , consolidates , and heals all together ,

A Water which hath done such wonderful Cures in all manner of Wounds , Swellings , Vlcers , Cankers , Tetters and Ringworms , Itch and Scabs , Fistulaes , &c.

Take Bolearmenick and white Vitriol , of each four ounces , Camphir one ounce ; put the Camphir and Vitriol in a little Pot upon the Fire , and boil them together till they become thick ; then stir them till they become hard ; then let it cool , and powder it finely , and having powdred the Bolearmenick , mingle the Powders together , and keep them in a Bladder . Take a quart of fair Water , and let it boil ; then take it off , and put into it a good spoonful and half of the said Powder , put it into a Bottle , and shake it twice a day for a fortnight . If you desire to have it stronger , Powder one ounce of Allom , and mingle it well with the Powder before you put it in ; when you will use it , powr off the Clear , and make it hot , and bath the Sore with it as hot as may be endured , and lay double Cloaths over it dipped in the Water . Note , That a large Oyster-shell is said to be best to heat it in , but by no means in any Metal .

To dry up sharp Humors with ones own Water , and to Cure Kibes and Chilblains .

Sir K. Digby relates , That a certain Lady had a Humor broke out at her Heel , which neither Physitians with Purgings and Diet-Drinks , nor Chirurgeons with Ointments could heal and dry up ; it was heal'd in three or four Fomentations with her own Urine newly made , and some white Salt dissolved in it , all warmed , and then with Linnens doubled foment the place by the Fire-side for a quarter of an hour ; then bind on a clean dry Linnen , and compress to it ; do thus Morning and at Night . It cures all Kibes and Chilblains , even after they are broken ; and if used before they are broken , it will prevent them .

CHAP. XXVI . Select PILLS .

Pills of Elixir Proprietatis , as we prepared them by Sir Kenelm Digby's Order in his Elaboratory .

TAke of the best Aloes Succotrina pulverized half a pound , Myrrh grosly powdered six ounces ; Mastick in Powder four ounces , Saffron two ounces ; put them in bold Heads every one apart , and extract the Tincture according to Art ; the Aloes and Saffron with common Brandy , but the Myrrh and Mastick with good Spirit of Wine , often shaking them ; then mix the Tinctures together , and in a Glass Cucurbite in Balneo Mariae abstract all the Spirit of Wine , till the Matter remain in the Consistence of Honey ; then powr it out into a white Bason , and in Sand evaporate it to the Consistence of a Mass of Pills .

They strengthen the Head , Stomach and Heart , hinder Putrefaction , cause a good Digestion and a good Appetite , cure the Scurvey , and are a good Pectoral . They are a good Preservative in Pestilential times , cleansing the Body of such Humors as might be apt to receive the Infection ; and to that end Sir Kenelm caused them chiefly to be prepared in the beginning of that great Sickness in London in the Year 1665. The Dose from one Scruple to half a Dram , to be taken at Night before or after Supper .

Sir Kenelm Digby's Excellent purging Pills for the Head , Stomach and Joynts , which he took usually himself .

Take Aloes Succatrina , choice Scammony , and Pulp of Coloquintida in subtil Powder , of each an ounce ; make them into a Mass for Pills with a sufficient quantity of Syrup of Stechados ; the Dose is from one Scruple to half a dram , or two Scruples in the Morning .

They are a most Excellent Cephalick ; they cleanse and strengthen the Head and Brain , quicken the Senses , clear the Eye-sight , expel Wind from the Stomach and Bowels , are excellent against the Scurvey and Dropsie , Jaundies , Obstructions of the Liver and Spleen .

Dr. Floyd's Stomach-Pill , which he usually took himself .

Take of the aforesaid Pill of Sir Kenelm's , of Pil. Aggregativae , of each two drams ; Hiera cum Agarico , Stomack-Pills with Gums , of each half a dram ; make them up into a Mass with Syrup of Betony . Dose is one Scruple , or half a Dram over Night , and two Scruples or one Dram in the Morning , taking a convenient time after them Broth or Posset-drink . They are also very good for the Head .

Dr. Dyes his Excellent Pill , wherewith he cured himself of a Malignant Tetter as he relates in the following .

Take Extract . Rudii , one scruple , Mercurius dulcis twenty four grains , Antimony diaphoretick , Salt of Wormwood and Tartar Vitriolate , of each half a Scruple , Oyl of Juniper-Berries , four drops ; make these into Pills with Venice - Turpentine , and gild them .

I my self having had a Tetter upon my left Heel , which with an Oyntment I healed , and made perfectly well in appearance ; but the Cause remaining , the Effect ceased not , but it still broke out again , and at last in such extremity , that it was spred over both my Ankles , and upon my Instep , both ends within a fingers breadth were met quite round my Heel , and was grown so exceeding sore and painful , as from the Heel upwards all along the Calf of my Leg , Ham , and all along the back part of my Hip , and hard Lumps and Knots , as if the Veins and Sinews had been crack'd ; whereupon I betook my self to these Pills , doubling the quantities of the Composition of them ; the former proportion being for six Pills to be taken two Mornings , three at a time , and formed it into twelve Pills for four Mornings ; which I took in manner following , three the first Morning , and three the second ; the third Morning I omitted ; the fourth Morning I took three more ; the fifth I likewise omitted , and the sixth Morning I took the three last Pills , in all twelve ; which so clearly took , away and corrected the Humor immediately , that I was never after troubled with the like in that Part , nor in any other , using withal some proper Oyntments to the Sore .

Pills for the Sciatica or any kind of Gout .

Take Aloes and Hermodactils , of each one dram , Diagridium half an ounce ; reduce them to a very fine Powder , and make into Pills with Syrup of Roses ; Take every day one dram , for a Fortnight together .

Pills excellent for the Head and Stomack .

Take Aloes and Turbith , of each half an ounce , Pulp of Coloquint and Agarick , of each one dram , Scammony two drams , Mastick and Bdellium , of each two drams , Ginger , Cinamon , Aniseeds , Leaves of Wormwood , of Mint , of each two drams ; reduce all to a fine Powder , and make them into a Paste for Pills with Oximel of Squills ; put them in a Gallipot , and keep them for your Use . The Dose is one dram for one that is easie to move , and a dram and a half for one that is hard to move .

Excellent Pectoral Pills for the Breast and Lungs .

Take Tears of Storax two drams , Juice of Spanish Liquoras one dram and a half , Tincture of Saffron four scruples , Labdanum , Olibanum , choice Myrrh , and Extract of Opium , of each a dram ; Ambergease a scruple , Syrup of Citron Peels , as much as suffices to make a Mass for Pills .

These Pills are excellent to stay Defluxions that fall upon the Lungs , and to asswage the violence of Coughs : The Dose is from five or six , to eight or ten Grains at Night .

CHAP. XXVII . Select PURGES .

A Purging Whey , by Dr. Jackson .

TAke a Pottle of new Whey , boil in it Succory , Fennel and Parsley Roots , of each a handful , having first scrap'd , slit and taken out the Piths very clean , also one pugil of Damask Rose Leaves , with ten or twelve Leaves of red Sage , and two or three Tops of Rosemary ; boil it to a Quart , then beat two Whites of Eggs very well , and put into it remaining on the Fire , which will make a kind of Curd , that will rise together with the aforesaid Ingredients , skim all these off together very clean , then take a scruple or half a dram of Saffron in Powder , bind it in a fine clean Rag , and let it boil in the Whey a while , then squeeze it out by degrees , till the Saffron is all infused in the Whey ; then strain it , and put it into a Glass or Earthen Pot.

This is to be drunk at three equal Draughts , an hour between each Draught , continually walking all the time , and drunk cold ; it must be made over night , and drunk every Morning ten days together , fasting five hours after it .

Take Borage flower , or Bugloss flower water six ounces , sweeten it with fine Loaf Sugar , or rather with Conserve of Violets ; one ounce of this is enough to drink each Morning cold , whilst the Body is costive , and eat Barly Growel .

Another Purging Whey .

Take fresh ripe Rose Leaves , the Whites cut off two ounces , Rhubarb sliced , two drams and a half , Indian Spick one dram and a half ; bruise them and infuse them in half a pint of Whey over Night , the next Morning strain it , and drink it .

It is an exceeding good cooling Purge ; it cleanses the Blood , and purges Choler , and takes away Salt and sharp Humors , and operates without Disturbance or Molestation .

Another purging Infusion of Whey .

Take Flowers of Borage , Bugloss , Fumitory , Epithimum , of each half a handful , Polipode of the Oak six drams , Fennel seeds two drams , Sena a dram and a half ; shred the Herbs , and bruise the Seeds , and infuse them in three Pints of Whey , set the Vessel in warm water to digest two days ; then strain it , and add two ounces of Honey of Roses ; and take thereof from three ounces to six ounces .

It temperates and expells adust Humors , abates the Heat of Fevers , and cleanses the Skin from Scabs and Heat .

Monsieur Boucaud his Purging Infusion , which purges universally all Humors , and is very good to Purge and Prepare the Body before one enters into a Diet-Drink , or at any other time .

Take Succory one handful , French Barley one Spoonful ; boil them together in a pint of fair water to half a pint ; then strain it , and let it cool well ; then put into it Sena two drams , Rhubarb one dram , Agarick half a dram ; let them infuse twenty four hours ; the next Morning strain it without pressing it , and put into it half an ounce of Syrup of Limon , and one ounce of Syrup of Violets .

The said Mr. B. took this usually himself , and found it operate well and pleasantly without disturbance ; it is a very good Purge both for men and women ; it is good to cleanse a Woman after her lying in ; you may diminish the Dose as you see occasion .

A Purging Powder good against the Sciatica or Hip-Gout ,

Take Seeds of Dwarf-Elder , Turbith , Hermodactils , Sena , and white Tartar , of each a dram , Cinamon two drams ; make all into a fine Powder for four Doses to be taken for four Mornings every third day .

Dr. Quercetan's Purging Decoction for Ladies .

Take Sena six drams , Strawberry-water half a pint , infuse them in a close Vessel a Day and Night ; then add a spoonful of Juice of Limons , and two Spoonfuls of Juice of Pearmains , Sugarcandy two drams ; boil it a walm or two , and clarifie it with the White of an Egg , and a little Cinamon-water .

This was invented to pleasure Ladies with , being very pleasant in Taste , and Purging gently , without griping or making sick .

Another Purging Decoction , called the Bitter Decoction .

Take the Tops of lesser Centery , Flowers of Camomil , of each one Pugil , Roots of Gentian half a scruple , Seeds of Carduus bruised one dram , Sena two drams , a little sliced Ginger to correct the Windiness of the Sena , Cream of Tartar half a dram ; steep them all in half a pint of fair water all Night ; the next Morning boil it only a walm or two , and then strain it , and if you will have it work strongly , you may add to the strained Liquor an ounce of Syrup of Roses , or half an ounce of Syrup of Buck-thorn Berries .

It opens Obstructions , and is prevalent against Agues and Fevers ; it eases Pains of the Breast and Spleen , and is good against the Green Sickness , and Stoppage of the Terms , &c.

A very good Purge for the Itch.

Take Tamarinds half an ounce , sharp-pointed Dock-root two drams , Fumitory and Succory , of each half a handful , white Tartar half a dram , Ginger one scruple ; shred the Herbs small , and stamp the Root , and boil it in a sufficient quantity of fair water till there remain about a quarter of a pint , to which being strained , add one ounce of Syrup of Roses , and two drams of Syrup of Buck-thorn Berries , and take it in the Morning .

It is a good and approved thing for the Intention .

An Vniversal Purging Potion .

Take Sena two drams , Ginger one scruple , Rhubarb a dram , Agarick two scruples , sweet Fennel seeds half a dram ; Cinamon a scruple ; bruise them all , and steep them all Night in a little more than a quarter of a Pint of the Decoction of Currans : Press the Liquor the next Morning through a Strainer ; and dissolve in it one ounce of Syrup of Roses .

Another Vniversal Purge .

Take six Damask Prunes , a handful of Agrimony , half an ounce of Polipode roots , one ounce of Currans , half an ounce of Sena , one dram of Aniseeds ; bruise them , and boil them gently in half a pint of water ; strain and press it , and sweeten it with brown Sugar .

Another Vniversal Purge .

Take of Sena half an ounce , sweet Fennel-seeds bruised a dram ; steep them all night in a little more than a quarter of a pint of Posset made with Ale ; the next Morning boil it a walm ; then strain and press it out ; in the Liquor dissolve an ounce of good Manna while it is hot ; then strain it again , and drink it .

A good Pectoral Purge for Consumptive People , &c.

Take Roots of Marsh-Mallows and Liquoras , of each two drams , sweet Fennel-seeds half a dram , yellow Saunders a scruple , cream of Tartar half a dram , bruise the Roots and Seeds , and boil them in half a pint of water , with a spoonful of French Barly till near half is consumed ; then strain it , and whilst it is hot , dissolve in the Liquor an ounce and half of Manna then strain it again , and drink it .

I will recommend here to the Publick a most Excellent Purging Powder , which Sir Kenelm Digby made much Vse of in his Family .

Take Scammony , the purest and best an ounce , Powder it grosly , and spread it upon a piece of brown Paper , then take some Fire in a Fire-shovel , and put upon it some Brimstone , hold the Paper with the Scammony over the Flame of Brimstone until you see it grow moist ; then Powder it finely , and mix it with six drams of Diaphoretick Antimony , and two drams of Cream of Tartar , both in subtil Powder , grind them together to incorporate , and mix them well : then put it in a Glass Vial ; and stop it close .

This Powder was called Cornachine , by reason that Cornachine , a Physitian of Bisa in Italy , was the Inventer of it , and had made a great Commentary upon it .

It hath done wonderful Effects ; it operates quickly , safely , and pleasantly ; it gently purges superfluous Humors from the Bowels , and roots up the Cause and Matter of Agues , Fevers , and many other tedious Diseases , as Monsieur Charras relates in his Royal Dispensatory . Dr. Scroderus in his Chymical Dispensatory also recommends it as one of the best Purgatives that can be prepared . Sir K. D. recommended it to me for the same . The Dose is from half a scruple to half a dram , or a whole dram . It is to be taken in the Morning fasting in white Wine , Broth , in the Yolk of an Egg , in a little Syrup , or in some Confection .

The Diaphoretick Antimony you may buy for six pence an Ounce , the Scammony for ten pence the Ounce , and the Cream of Tartar one penny the Ounce . This Powder is easie to give to Children for the Itch or Scab , as also for the Worms .

CHAP. XXVIII . Select VOMITIVES .

A Gentle Vomit .

TAke of Hemetick Wine , and Oximel of Squills , of each an ounce ; mix them together , and take it , taking Posset-drink with a Spoonful of Oyl of sweet Almonds in every draught , to make it come up easie .

Another .

Dissolve two drams of Saltpeter in fat Broth , and drink it .

Another .

Take three drams of Broom-flowers , boil them in half a pint of small Ale for a quarter of an hour , then strain it , and drink it warm .

Another .

Take a dram of Nettle-seeds poudred , or a dram of the inner Bark of Walnut Tree powdered , or three drams of Radish-seeds powdered , taking them in fat Broth unsalted or in Posset .

Another , which I have known used by Sir Kenelm Digby .

Take a Pint of Lukewarm water , put into it six or eight spoonfuls of Sallet Oyl , and drink it off Lukewarm .

The Antimonial Cup made of well purified Regulus of Antimony cast in Moulds , is a very useful thing in a Family ; when you have a mind to use it , fill it with white Wine , and put a Clove or two in it , and a little Mace , and let it stand all Night , the next Morning drink the Wine , and it will taste of nothing but Wine , and will work safely first by a Vomit , and then by stools also ; when it works , drink Posset with a spoonful of Oyl of sweet Almonds in every Draught , or sweet Sallet Oyl , to facilitate the Vomiting .

If it be taken in the beginning of an Ague , when they have had but a Fit or two , it commonly carrieth it off , being taken half an hour before the Fit . The Virtue of this Cup will never diminish ; for it will have the same Operation an hundred year hence that it had when it was newly made . And according as you would have it work , either gentle or strong , you may put the Wine in sooner or later at Night .

CHAP. XXIX . Select GLISTERS .

A Glister for the Colick and Griping of the Guts .

TAke Roots of Mallows , and Marsh-Mallows with the whole Plant , of each an ounce and a half , French Barly an ounce , Flowers of Camomil , and Elder flowers , of each half an ounce ; boil them in a sufficient quantity of Water ; then strain it , and add to a Pint of the Liquor three ounces of Linseed Oyl , and an ounce of Cassia extracted , Aloes half an ounce , Nitre an ounce and a half ; mix them , and give it duly warm .

It powerfully expels Wind , loosens the Bowels , and eases the Colick and Gripings .

Dr. Scroderus his Emollient Glister .

Take of the Emollient Herbs , which are Leaves of Mallows , Violet Leaves , Beets , Herb Mercury , of each a handful , Roots of Althaea an ounce ; Camomil flowers half an ounce , five Figs sliced ; boil them in a sufficient quantity of fair water to a pint ; then strain it , and put to it Cassia four drams , Benedicta laxitiva one ounce , Sal Gem a scruple , Oyl of Olive , or Oyl of Roses three ounces , brown Sugar an ounce ; mix it , and give it .

It loosens and mollifies the Bowels , evacuates their Slime and Filth , and cleanses them from Wind and Water , and is good in Fevers .

A very good Common Glister .

Take of the Emollient Herbs , of each a handful , Camomil flowers half a handful , sweet Fennel seeds half an ounce , Linseeds two drams ; cut the Herbs , and bruise the Seeds , and boil them in Water to a Pint , then strain it .

CHAP. XXX . Select Remedies relating to WOMEN-KIND . Containing Excellent and Approved Remedies for such Distempers as are particularly incident to Woman-kind .

Concerning the Retention or Stoppage of the Monthly Purgations .

THe Retention of them cometh of Opilation in the Matrix , abundance of gross Blood , or after great Evacuation , or Fatness of the Womb ; They are Cause of many Evils , as swollen Legs , weak Backs , Pains in the lower Parts of the Belly , Drowsiness , Retention of Urine , a weak Stomack , Loss of Appetite , and want of Digestion , Vomiting , Shortness of Breath , Loss of Complexion , Vapors , and Fits of the Mother and Spleen , &c. If the Retention come of thickness of the Blood , it is good for the Patient to use the Bath afterwards set down . If the Retention come of cold and Phlegmatick Humors , then it is good for her to take twice a day four ounces of the Decoction of Alexanders , Smallage roots , Cinamon and a little Safron , and fast four hours after it , forbearing of eating Meats that breed gross and moist Humors , and gross Blood , as Beef , Pork , Veal , Fish , and the like . Let your Diet be Fowls , Birds , Partridges , Rabbits , and the like , or Mutton ; and drink white or Rhenish Wine , or Mead or Metheglin ; using in your Broth the following Ingredients , viz. Aniseeds , sweet Fennel-seeds , Commin-seeds , Caraway-seeds , Smallage-roots , wild Thyme , Rosemary , Parsly-roots , Spinage , Madder , Cinquefoil , Harts-tongue , Lupins , Organs , Valerian , Savory , Sothernwood , Garlick is an excellent thing if you like it , Balm , Carduus , Horehound , Cinamon , and such like , using a few of either sorts of them ; they thin and subtilize the Blood , and open the Passages that descend to the Matrix .

A Bath to provoke the Terms .

Take Mugwort , Motherwort , Mother of Thyme , Bawm , Fumitory , Camomil , Lavender , Organy , of each a handful ; Juniper Berries bruised an ounce and an half , Madder roots , Parsly roots , Polipode and Valerian , of each three ounces ; let them boil in a sufficient quantity of Water to make a Bath , and let her sit in it as hot as can be endured , and when she comes out of the Bath , going to Bed , let her take a Decoction of Bugloss and Borage , or the Decoction of Madder in fair water , with a little Syrup of Fumitory . If you cannot have all these Herbs , you may take only some Camomil-flowers and Peniroyal ; for the hot water alone will be effectual in this Case , bathing in it .

A Physical Course for provoking the Terms

Take of the Powder of Hiera Picra simple , of the Pills de tribus Fernelii , of Agarick Trochiscated , of each a scruple , of Castor half a scruple , of the Chymical Oyl of Thyme , four drops ; make these up into Pills with Syrup of Mugwort ; let her take them immediately after her first sleep , and sleep again upon them . The next day following , let her take the following Decoction .

Take Ale and white Wine , of each a Pint and half , unset Hysop , Peniroyal , Mugwort , Germander , of each a handful ; Madder , Smallage , Parsly , and Fennel roots , of each an ounce , Juniper Berries , and Cinamon bruised , of each half an ounce ; boil them well , and having strained the Decoction , sweeten it with four ounces of Syrup of Mugwort . Drink thereof twice a day , in the Morning , and at four in the Afternoon ; and four days before their accustomed time of flowing , open the Vein in the Foot , and bleed about three or four ounces , to invite them downwards .

An Excellent Medicinal Wine to provoke the Terms , by Dr. Mynsicht .

Take Tartar vitriolate , Roots of Scorzonera , of each an ounce and a half , Filings of Steel , ( from the Needle-makers ) an ounce , Galingal the less , Lignum Cassiae , of each a dram , Safron a scruple ; bruise them , and put them in three pints of white Wine , let it stand two or three or four days , often shaking it , then strain it .

This Wine opens all Obstructious of the Liver , Spleen and Womb ; it provokes the Terms , cures the green Sickness , expels Wind , discusses Swellings , and Hydropical Humors , cures the evil disposition in Virgins , weakness of the Stomack , and want of Appetite and ill Digestion . Young People should take it five or six days before the New Moon ; but elder women as many days before the Full Moon . The Dose is from four Spoonfuls to six or seven in the Morning fasting , and to continue the Use of it till they appear .

Another Approved Remedy for the same .

I was assured by a Gentlewoman of Credit , that a Daughter of hers , at twenty years of Age , having never had her Purgations , was cured by the following Remedy .

Take a pound of the smallest new Nails , put them in a quart of white Wine , let it stand four and twenty hours ; then drink thereof warm a quarter of a pint in the Morning fasting ; when you have taken three Doses of it , put into it a pint of Wine more , and let it stand for some time upon the Nails ; then take of it till you have taken it all ; this hath been approved upon many others : you may put in with the Wine a few Orange Peels , and Cloves .

An Experimented Remedy for the immoderate Flux of the Terms .

Take a dram of the Scrapings or Filings of the Skull of a man , put it into a glass of white Wine , let it infuse all Night in , and in the Morning take it fasting . In two or three times taking it every Morning , it will cure it . It is an Approved Remedy ▪

A Physical Course to prouoke the Terms , prescribed by a Learned Physician to a Lady of great Quality .

Take the Roots of white Ditany , Madder , and round Birthwort , of each half an ounce , Orrice and Asaribecca Roots , and sweet Flag Roots , of each three drams , Orange peels and Cinamon , of each two drams , Juniper Berries six drams , Fennel and Commin seed , of each one dram , Tops of Wormwood , Mugwort , Horse-mint and Germander , of each half a handful , Flowers of Elder , Savin and Rue , of each a handful , Saffron half a dram , Filings of Steel an ounce ; tie the Steel up in a Rag , and shred and bruise all the Ingredients ; infuse them in four pints of strong white Wine for twelve hours ; then strain it , and drink thereof three times a day : and after five or six days taking of it , use the following Purge .

Take Sena a dram & a half , Cassia two drams , Rhubarb half a dram , sweet Fennel seeds and Cinamon , of each a dram and a half , Savin one pugil . This is for two Potions to be taken for two Mornings together .

After Purging , take the following Electuary .

Take Conserves of Wormwood and Mint , of each half an ounce , Conserve of Rue an ounce , Candied Elecampane Root half an ounce , Cinamon finely Powdered , and Crocus Martis aperitive , of each a dram , of Oyl of Mace and Cinamon , each six drops ; mix it , and make an Electuary , whereof take the quantity of a large Nutmeg three times a day .

An approved Remedy to stop the Abundance of the Terms .

Take a handful of red Dock Roots the yelllowest and best ; slit them , and boil them in a Gallon of Conduit-water , scum it , and put in it Raisins of the Sun stoned two handful , Liquoras bruised two ounces ; boil it until a third part be consumed ; then strain it , and make Almond Milk thereof with Blanched Almonds .

A good Remedy for the Whites , much Approved .

If the Woman wanteth her Monthly Terms when she hath the Whites , they must by no means be stopp'd till the Terms are brought down ; for it is very dangerous . Let all the Means then be used to provoke and bring them down first ; and then to stop the Whites , take the following , after some fit Purgation once or twice before .

Take the Ceruse of Antimony , that is diaphoretick Antimony , about fifteen grains for a Dose in a little white Wine , in the Morning fasting , two or three times a day .

Another for the same .

Take Garden-Tansie a handful , great Dock Roots that are young and without Buds , two ounces ; shred the Herb , and bruise the Roots , and boil them in a quart of Milk ; drink a Draught thereof warm , sweetned with Sugar of Roses , and Nutmeg grated in it .

You may also take the following Pills , and drink a Draught of the said Milk after them .

Take Venice-Turpentine an ounce , Dragons-Blood , Nutmegs grated , and Bolearmenick , of each a dram ; mix them , and make a Mass for Pills ; Take thereof a dram for a Dose .

The following Electuary is also very good , the Body being Purged first .

Take Conserve of red Roses four ounces , Conserve of Succory two ounces , red Coral in subtil Powder , Snakeweed , Tormentil Roots , and Shavings of Ivory , of each two drams ; with Syrup of Mirtles make an Electuary , and take thereof the quantity of a large Nutmeg every Morning .

Another Approved Remedy for the Whites , and so the Heat in the Back and Kidneys .

Take four good sound Nutmegs , put them in the middle of a Houshold Loaf of Bread ; then let the Loaf be baked , and take out the Nutmegs ; then beat the white of a new laid Egg to an Oyl , let it settle , and take off the Froth , and mix the White with four spoonfuls of Rose-water , and as much Plantane-water ; then sweeten it with fine Sugar , and grate into it half of one of the Nutmegs , and drink it in the Morning fasting for seven days together .

This cured a Woman that had taken many Remedies in vain for the said Distempers : It strengthens and cools the Reins , and is good against the Stone and Gravel .

An Approved Remedy for the Fits of the Mother , and for the Vapors

Take Roots of round and long Birth-wort , Piony , and lesser Valerian , of each two ounces , Castor one ounce , Tops of dried Wormwood , Mugwort , Fetherfew , Tansie , Elder , and Camomil Flowers , of each a handful ; having bruised and cut them all together infuse them in two quarts of rectified Spirit of Wine ; then distill them according to Art , and keep the Spirit for Use .

This Spirit is very effectual to open the Obstructions of the Matrix , and to suppress the Vapors and Fits that arise from it ; you may take of it from one to two or three drams at a time , in some distilled Waters ; it may also be put into the Nostrils , applied to the Temples , or upon the Navil .

I have an incomparable Essence or Spirit of a Chymical preparation , which is so effectual beyond all compare for the Vapors and Fits of the Mother , &c , that several Women which could have no Children live , by reason of their Vapors and Fits , till they took of it , had their Children live afterwards , and were perfectly Cured of that Distemper .

A Remedy for a Bloody Vrine , whether in Man or Woman ; also for a Bloody Flux , or Spitting of Blood .

Take Shepherds Purse , and Plantane , shred them , and boil them in fair water ; then strain it , and sweeten it with fine Sugar ; drink thereof Morning and Evening .

Another for the same .

Take the Earth of Swallows Nest , steep it in hot Water ; then strain it , and let the Patient drink thereof two or three times a day .

A Remedy for one that cannot retain Vrin .

Take a Mouse newly kill'd , burn it to Ashes , with the Skin and Hair , give a pretty quantity of it in Ale ; or dry the Mouse in an Oven , so that you may reduce it to Powder ; which give to drink in the same manner .

Another for one that cannot keep his Water .

Take Conserve of Hips three ounces , of red Roses an ounce , Crabs Eyes a dram , Roots of Tormentil two drams , Syrup of Purslan , as much as suffices to make an Electuary . Take thereof the quantity of a large Nutmeg twice a day . Drink after it a Draught of the following Decoction .

Take Succory Roots six drams , Leaves of Lettuce , Purslan and Horse-tail ( an Herb ) Shepherds purse of each a handful , the four greater cold Seeds , Purslan Seeds & Sorrel Seeds , of each a dram , red Roses dried a handful ; bruise the Seeds , and shred the Herbs , and boil them all in a sufficient quantity of Water to a pint and a half ; then strain it , and dissolve in it Gum Tragant and Arabick , of each two scruples ; then add two ounces of Syrup of Purslan : The Dose is a quarter of a pint .

Let the Patient wear about the Neck a little Bag with the Powder of a dried Toad Calcin'd , which alone many times is said to Cure this Disease .

CHAP. XXXI . Select Remedies to procure CONCEPTION .

Of choice and experimented Remedies to procure and forward Conception ; prescribed by several learned Doctors .

An excellent Remedy to procure Conception .

TAke of Syrup of Motherwort , of Syrup of Mugwort , of each half an ounce ; of Spirit of Clary , two drams ; of the Root of English Snakeweed in fine powder , one dram ; Purslain-seed , Nettle-seed , Rocket-seed , all in subtil powder , of each two drams ; candid Nutmegs , Eringo-Roots , Satirion-Roots , preserved Dates , Pistaches , Conserve of Succory , of each three drams ; stamp and work all these Ingredients in a Mortar to an Electuary ; then put it up into Gally-pots and keep it for use .

Take of this Electuary the quantity of a large Nutmeg in a little glassful of white Wine , in the Morning fasting , and at four in the Afternoon , and as much at Night going to Bed ; but be sure not to do any violent exercise .

Another experienced by the Countess of Arundel .

Make a Syrup of Eringo-Roots , and take thereof three times a day , in the Morning fasting , and in the Afternoon , and at Night ; having first prepared the Body with some gentle Purge . The foregoing Remedy is more effectual .

Another approved Remedy to procure Conception .

Take of Clarified Honey , 3 drams , of Linseed and shavings of Ivory , of each an ounce , Borage three ounces ; beat it into an Electuary with four ounces of fine Sugar , Musk and Amber , of each one scruple and a half ; Oil of Cinamon , two grains ; Oil of Cloves and Mace , of each one grain : Take of it Morning and Evening .

Dr. Scroderus , his Cordial Drink to cleanse and strengthen the Womb and procure Conception .

Take Bawm , Penyroyal , Maidenhair , Sage , Calaminth , Mugwort , of each half a handful ; Shenath , half a dram ; Marygolds , Wall-flowers , of each two pugils ; ( that is as much as you can hold betwixt two Fingers and the Thumb ) Nutmegs , Mace , Cubebes , Cardamoms , grains of Paradice , Zedoary , of each one dram ; prepare them all , and infuse them in two quarts of Canary Wine for some days in a Bottle close stopp'd ; then strain it , and sweeten it with fine Sugar to your Taste ; drink thereof three times a day . This I know an approved Remedy .

Dr. Mynsight , his Bath against Barrenness much approved .

Take Roots of Madder , of Parsley , of Polipode of the Oak , Valerian , of each three ounces ; Seeds of wild Rue and Darnel , of each two ounces ; green Juniper-berries , of each one ounce and a half ; Leaves of Motherwort , Mother of Thyme , Bawm , Mugwort , Fumitory , Marjoram , Lavender , Agrimony , Mellilot , Mullin , Camomil , Calamint , Organy , of each one ounce ; shred and bruise them and boil them in a sufficient quantity of water for a Bath .

Let the person sit therein in a bathing Tub , as hot as can be endured , repeating it every day for fifteen or twenty days , abstaining all the while from Venery . The Author says it is an approved thing for the intention .

She may also at the same time use either the Electuary with the white Wine , or Dr. Scroderus his Drink .

By using the said Remedies , and abstaining all the while from Venery , she will be very apt afterwards to conceive ; for the parts will be very well disposed : It is much observed also , that Women after long absence from their Husbands , when they come again usually soon conceive .

Note , That the greater the womans desire of Copulation is , the more subject she is to conceive .

Women are most subject to conceive a day or two after their monthly Terms are stayed .

It is good to eat Crabs , Lobsters , Prawns and Shrimps , for they are fruitful Creatures , and very nutritive ; as also Pigeons and Sparrows ; half a dram of Castor , being taken in powder , or a scruple in Malmsey Wine in the Morning , is good to procure Conception ;

As also the stones of a Fox dryed and beaten to powder , and a dram taken in milk in the Morning .

As also the stones of a Boar taken in the like manner .

A Plaister of Labdanum spread upon Leather , and applied to the Region of the Womb , mightily disposes it to Conception .

Dr. Farrar , his great Venereal to procure Conception .

Take Conserve of Rosemary-flowers , of Borage-flowers , and of Conserve of Clove-gilly-flowers , of each half a dram ; of the Electuary of Diasatirion , one ounce ; candid Eringo-Roots , six drams , old London or Venice Treacle , two drams , Seeds of Rocket , and of Nettles , of each half a dram , Species Diamoth . dulcis two scruples ; make it up into an Electuary with Syrup of Stechados as much as will suffice . Take the quantity of a Nutmeg of this Electuary Morning and Night , or when you will , and drink a little of the following Decoction after it .

Take Leaves of Sage , of Organy , Rosemary , Calamint , Nettles , of each a handful , Chamedee , Chamepit and Stechados , of each half a handful ; of Nettle-seeds , Rocket-seeds , and sweet Fennel-seeds , of each three drams , Roots of Pellitory of Spain half an ounce ; boil all these in a quart of Fountain-water ; then strain it , and put to it a pint of Malago Sack .

I could tell some great Secret to Women ; which for several Reasons I omit to publish here ; but if any Lady desires it of me , I shall very freely communicate it to her .

CHAP. XXXII . Rules and Signs of CONCEPTION .

Certain Signs , whereby Women may know when they have Conceived .

AUthors have left many Ways for Women to know whether they be with Child or not , which proves true indeed in many Women , but not in all ; Some of them I shall relate here .

1. A Coldness and Chilliness of the outward parts after Conception ; for the Heat retires inwardly to make the Conception .

2. The Belly groweth very flat first of all , because the Womb closeth it self together , to nourish and cherish the Seed .

3. The Breasts begin to swell and grow hard , not without Pain and Soreness .

4. The Tops of the Nipples look redder than formerly .

5. Wringing or griping pains like Cramps , happen in the Belly about the Navil .

6. Loss of Appetice to Meat , and illness after Meat , and weakness of the Stomack .

7. The Veins of the Breasts are more clearly seen than they were wont to be .

8. It is a good Sign when the Veins in the Eyes are clearly seen , and the Eyes seem something discoloured .

9. Divers Longings and Appetites are ingendred .

10. If under the lower Eye-lid the Vein be swelled , and the Veins in the Eyes appear clearly , and the Eye something discoloured , if the Woman have not her Terms at that time , nor watched the Night before , you may certainly conclude her to be with Child ; and this appears most plainly just upon her Conception , and the first two Months . This Mr. Culpepper says he hath known to be true , and never to fail .

11. Put the Urine of the Woman in a Glass , and stop it , and let it stand three days , and then strain it through a fine Linnen Cloth , if you find small living Creatures in it , she is most assuredly conceived with Child .

12. Take a green Nettle top , and put it into her Urin , and stop it close , and let it stand all Night , the next Morning take it out , and if it is , full of red Spots , she is with Child ; if not , the Nettle will be blackish .

And thus much for Prognosticks , whether a Woman be with Child or not .

CHAP. XXXIII . Other Rules and Signs of Conception .

Rules to know whether a Woman beareth a Male or a Female .

AUthors give these to be Signs of Conception of Males ,

1 The Woman when she rises up from a Chair , or the like , doth sooner stay her self upon her right hand than on the left .

2. The Belly lieth rounder and higher than when it is a Female .

3. The Child is first felt on the right side , because ( according to Hypocrates ) the Male-Children lie on the right side of the Womb.

4. The Woman breeds Boys easier and with less Trouble and Pain than Girls , and carries her Burthen not so heavily , but is more nimble in moving .

5. The right Breast is more plump and harder than the left , and the right Nipple redder .

6. The Womans Complexion is more clear , and not so dull and swarthy as when she beareth a Girl .

7. Let a drop of her Milk fall into a Bason of fair Water , if it sinks to the Bottom , she bears a Girl ; but if it swims and spreads abroad , it is a Boy .

CHAP. XXXIV . Select Remedies to prevent Miscarriage . Containing Approved Remedies to prevent Miscarriage in Women ; as also certain Experiments relating to Women , especially Child-bearing , Practised by that skilful Midwife Mrs. Partridge , alias Covet .

Directions how to govern a Woman in her first Conception , that she may know how to foster it , and hold it fast till the time of Maturity ; and then how with ease and good speed to bring it into the World , and after the great Work of Labour , to reduce her self to her wonted Health . First , To preserve her Infant , and to prevent Miscarriage , the following Remedy is commended to be taken .

TAke Coriander Seeds two drams , Roots of Bistort , Shavings of Ivory and Red Coral prepared , of each a dram , of white Amber and Christal , of each a scruple ; reduce all to a fine Powder , and made it up into Tablets or Lozenges with four ounces of Rosewater and half a scruple of Confection of Alkermes ; make them of a dram apiece ; take one of these Tablets every other Morning ; they are very cordial and strengthening of the Womb.

Also take every other Morning between a rear Egg new laid , putting in it some fine powder of Pearls or Coral .

Signs of Miscarriage .

If her Breast ( after filling ) should begin to lessen and fall , which is a Sign of future Miscarriage , let her apply the following Cere-cloth .

Take Roots of Bistort and Coriander seeds , of each two drams , of unripen'd Galls , red Saunders and Hypocistides , of each a dram , Labdanum , and Mastick , of each half an ounce ; Frankincense and Bdellium , of each two drams ; Powder what is to be powdered , and with Oyl of Mastick , Turpentine and Wax make two or three Cere-cloaths , and apply them sometimes to her Loyns and Sedes , and sometimes to the Region of the Womb under the Navil .

She must avoid all sudden and violent Motions , both of Mind and Body , as Sneezing , Coughs , Frights , Anger and Passion .

If a Woman with Child fears Miscarriage , by being frightned , let her have by her some of Dr. Scroderus's Cordial Water against Frights ; the Description whereof you have among the Cordial Waters , and take a little of it .

Another Remedy to prevent Miscarriage .

Take a Sprig of Rosemary and Bawm , a few Cloves , and a little Nutmeg ; put them into a pint of Claret Wine , and burn it ; then beat the Yolks of three new laid Eggs , and having taken the Wine from the Fire , brew them with the Wine ; then take the Cock-treadles of six Eggs , and the White of one , and beat them to an Oyl ; then take off the Froth from it , and mix the Oyl with the Wine , and brew all together ; then sweeten it with fine Sugar , and let the Woman drink of it four Spoonfuls whensoever she beginneth to feel any Pain in her Back or Belly .

Dr. Goff's Remedy to prevent Miscarriage .

Take a Fillet of Beef , let it be half roasted , then take half a pint of Muskadine , Sugar , Cinamon , Ginger , Cloves , Mace , Grains of Paradise , and Nutmegs , of each a dram ; bruise them , and make a Sauce ; then take the Beef from the Fire , and being hot , divide it into two pieces , and wet the insides of them in the Sauce ; then apply the one to the Region of the Womb under the Navil , and the other to the Reins of the Back , as hot as can be endured ; tie them on fast , and keep them on at least twenty four hours , or longer if she can .

In France , whensoever they fear that a Woman is in danger to miscarry , they presently give her the following Remedy to prevent it .

Take a penniworth of stitching Silk of a red crimson Colour , double the Threds as often , and as short as you can , then clip it as short as you can with Scissers , so that it be as short as Shavings ; then mix this with a new-laid Egg boild but a little , so that the White of it may be but curdled ; let the Woman take this .

This they hold as a present and infallible Remedy , which I have seen used many times ; it is used by rich and poor .

Of the Causes of Miscarriage .

The ordinary Causes of Abortion are the following :

1. A weakness or foulness of the Womb ; when it is weakned or offended by viscous , slimy , or slippery , phlegmatick or watery Humors , so that it cannot retain the Fruit received .

2. Being extreamly bound in Body , and forcing to stool , forces the Child down . Hypocrates says the Disease Tenesmus coming upon a woman with Child , causes Abortion . Tenesmus is a Disease when people have a great provocation to stool , yet can do nothing .

3. The Emroids or Piles many times cause Miscarriage ; for which I have given you several excellent and approved Remedies : which see in their places .

4. Hunger starves the Child in the Womb , and Surfeiting by much eating and drinking , strangles it . Fat women are subject to miscarry because of the slipperiness of their wombs . Forbear strong Purges or Vomits ; but if you are subject to be costive , use gentle means to keep the Body open .

Abortion also is caused either by Blows , Anger , Sorrow and Grief , Running , Leapings , Liftings , immoderate Exercise , &c.

The surest way is to prevent Miscarriage before the Child is conceived , by cleansing and strengthening the womb by such Medecines as procure and forward Conception afterwards ; And to those which I have given you before for that intention , I will add these following .

Drink Wine wherein the Mother of Thyme hath been boiled , which is excellent for that Intention .

The Seeds of Mandrake are said to cleanse and purge a foul womb , cool a hot womb , and moisten a dry womb ; you may take half a dram of them bruised in a little white Wine .

To Women with Child to prevent Miscarriage , Culpepper recommends to drink a Draught of Sage Ale every Morning ; he says it will do her more good than she is aware of ; if you desire to know more of it , you may read his Book . He also recommends Tansie-Ale , as you make Sage-Ale ( a Draught being drunk in the Morning ) to be a Sovereign Remedy for such Women as are subject to miscarry ; he doth not teach how to make it ; but it is done by stamping the Sage or Tansie , and putting it in a Bag of loose Bolter-cloth , and hang it in a Rundlet of Ale .

He advises also Midwives to keep a Syrup by them made with the Juice of Garden-Tansie clarified , and boiled to a Syrup with double weight of Sugar , and to give a spoonful of it whensoever any Signs of Abortion appear ; as also to stamp Garden-Tansie , and sprinkle it with Muskadel , and apply it to the Navil . It is a most excellent Remedy .

CHAP. XXXV . Of Womens Longings , and of Marking their Children . Being it comes fittest in this Place , I will insert here what Sir Kenelm Digby relates in his Discourse made in a Solemn Assembly of Nobles and Learned Men at Montpelier in France , touching the Cure of Wounds by the Powder of Sympathy : He says thus ;

I Cannot forbear but I must make some Digression here , to unfold some other Effects of Nature , which we see often , and are not less curious than the most principal which we treat of , and will seem to be derived from obscure Causes , notwithstanding in many Circumstances they depend on the same Principles , and in many much differing ; it is touching Moles and Marks which happen to Infants , when their Mothers , during the time of their Pregnancy , have longed after some particular things .

To proceed after my accustomed manner , I will fall to exemplifie .

A Lady of great Quality , which many of this Assembly know , at least by Reputation , hath upon her Neck the Figure of a Mulberry , as exactly as any Painter or Carver can possibly represent one ; for it bears not only the Colour , but the fit proportion of a Mulberry , and is as it were , embossed in her Flesh . The Mother of this Lady being with Child , she had a great mind to eat Mulberries , and her Imagination being satisfied ( she being under the Tree ) one of them casually fell upon her Neck , the sanguine Juice whereof was soon wiped off , and she felt nothing at that time : The Child being born , the perfect Figure of a Mulberry was seen upon her Neck , in the same place where it fell upon the Mothers ; and every year in Mulberry Season , this Impression , or rather Excrescence of Flesh did swell , grow big , and itch .

Another Maid which had the like Mark of a Strawberry , was more incommodated therewith ; for it not only inflamed and itched in Strawberry Season , but it broke like an Impostume , whence issued forth a sharp corrosive Humor .

To know the Causes and Reason of these marvellous Effects , I refer the Reader to the Reading of the said Sir K. Digby's Book ; wherein he relates also the following .

Permit me , my Lords ( says he ) to enlarge my Digression a little further in one word , to re-account unto you a marvellous Accident , known all over the Court of England , in confirmation of the Activity and impression which the Imagination of the Mother makes upon the Body of the Infant whereof she was big . A Lady that was my Kinswoman ( she was the Neece of Fortescu , the Daughter of Count Arundel ) came to give me Visits sometimes in London ; she was fair , and of a good Feature , add she knew it well , taking great complacency , and not only to keep her self so , but to add what she could further ; thereupon she was perswaded that the Patches and Flies which she put upon her Face , gave her a great deal of Ornament , therefore she was careful to wear the most curious sort ; but as it is very hard to keep a moderation in things which depend more upon Opinion than Nature , she wore them in excess , an patched most of her Face with them ; although that did not much add to her Beauty , and that I took the Liberty to tell her so accordingly , yet I thought it no opportunity then to do any thing that should give her the least distaste , since with so much civility and sweetness she came to visit me . Nevertheless , one day I thought good in a kind of drolling way , ( so that she might not apprehend any Discontentment ) to tell her of it ; so that I let fall my Discourse upon her great Belly , advising her to have a care of her Health , whereof she was somewhat negligent , and according to the Custom of young vigorous women , which know not yet what it is to be subject to Indispositions , she kindly thanked me for my care herein ; saying , That she could do no more to preserve her health than she did , though she was in that case : you should at least , I replied , have a care of your Child : O for that , said she , there is nothing that can be contributed more . Yet I told her , See how many Patches you wear upon your Face , are you not afraid that the Infant in your Womb may haply be born with such Marks on its Face ? But , said she , what danger is there that my Child should bear such Marks , though I put them on artificially ? Then you have not heard , I replied again , the marvellous Effects that the Imaginations of Mothers work upon the Bodies of their Children , while they are yet big with them , therefore I will reaccount unto you some of them ; so I related unto her sundry Stories upon this Subject ; as that of the Black Queen of Aethiopia , who was delivered of a white Boy , which was attributed to a Picture of the Virgin Mary with our Saviour Christ , which she had near the teaster of her bed , whereunto she bore great devotion . I urg'd another of a woman who was brought to bed of a Child all hairy , because of the Picture of St. John the Baptist in the wilderness , when he wore a coat of Camels hair . I re-accounted unto her also the strange Antipathy which the late King James had to a naked Sword , whereof the Cause was ascribed , in regard some Scotch Lords entred violently into the Bed-chamber of the Queen his Mother , whilst she was with Child of him , where her Secretary , an Italian , was dispatching some Letters for her , whom they hack'd and kill'd with naked Swords before her face , and threw him at her feet ; and they grew so barbarous , that there wanted but little but that they had hurt the Queen her self , at least her Skin was rais'd in divers places . Bucanan makes mention of this Tragedy . Hence it came that her Son King James had such an Aversion all his Life time to a naked Sword , that he could not see one without a great emotion of the Spirits , although otherwise couragious enough , yet he could not overmaster his Passion in that particular . I remember when he dubb'd me Knight , in the Ceremony of putting the point of a naked Sword upon my Shoulder , he could not endure to look upon it , but turned his face another way ; insomuch , that instead of touching my shoulder , he had almost thrust the point into my eyes , had not the Duke of Buckingham guided his hand aright . I alledged her divers such Stories to make her apprehend that a strong Imagination of the Mother might cause some notable impression upon the Body of her Child to its prejudice . Moreover , I pray consider how attentive you are to your Patches , and that you have them continually in your imagination ; for I observed that you have looked upon them ten times since you came to this Room , in the Looking-Glass . Have you therefore no apprehension that your Child may be born with half Moons upon its Face , or rather that all the Black which you wear up and down in small portions , may assemble in one , and appear in the middle of its Forehead , the most apparent and remarkable part of the Visage , and may be as broad as a Jacobus , and then what a Grace would it be to the Child ? O me , said she , rather than that should happen , I will wear no more Patches while I am with Child ; thereupon at that instant she pull'd them off , and hurl'd them away . When her Friends saw her afterwards without Patches , they demanded how it came to pass that she who was esteemed to be one of the most curious Beauties of the Court , in point of Patches , should so suddenly give over the wearing of them ; She answered , that her Unkle , in whom she had a great deal of Belief , assured her , that if she wore them during the time she was with child , the Infant would have a large black Patch in the midst of its Forehead . Now this Conceit was so lively engraven in her Imagination , that she could not be delivered of it ; and so this poor Lady that was so fearful that her Child might bear some black Mark in its Forehead ; and so it happened , that it was born into the World with a spot as large as a ten Shilling piece of Gold in its Forehead ; it was a Daughter she brought forth , very beautiful throughout , this excepted .

I need not tell you of your Neighbour of Carcassona , who lately was brought to bed of a prodigious Monster , exactly resembling an Ape , which she took pleasure to look upon during the time she was with Child ; for I conceive you know the Story better than I. Nor that of the Woman of St. Maxent , who could not forbear going to see an infortunate Child which was born without Arms ; and she her self was delivered afterwards of such a Monster .

Another dreadful Example Sir Kenelm relates , which happened to a Woman with Child , who was so curious as to go and see the Execution of a Malefactor .

Several others he relates ; which for Brevity sake I omit to relate here . What I have set down is by way of Caution and Divertisement .

CHAP. XXXVI . Select Remedys to cause a good Delivery .

A most Soverain and often approved Remedy to be used before Labour to cause a good Delivery , with ease , security , and very little pain &c.

TAke a good large onion , or two lesser , peel and slice them , and in a frying-pan fry it with two or three spoonfuls of the best sallet oyl til it be tender ; then put all into a pipkin with a glassfull of water , and boyl it well together , then strain it out and drink that warm in the morning fasting without any salt in it . Continue this for a fortnight or three weeks , beginning immediately before the time expected for Delivery : This course will so dispose the parts of the woman with Child , that she shall be brought to bed with security , with ease and with very little pain : and if the Child should be turn'd in the mothers womb , it will bring it to rights before labour . Sr. Kenelme Digby relates that women that have had most dangerous labours till they took this have had no difficult , but very easie and speedy labours , what woman with Child would neglect to take the said remedy , being so easie and of so good effects , and what Midwife would not perswade a woman she is to deliver , to take it before the time of her Labour , to prevent a dangerous and difficult Labour .

A Drink before Labour to cause a good Delivery .

Take Wood Bettony one handfull , blew figs sliced four ounces and Liquorice bruised one ounce , boyl them all in a pinte of running water and white wine of each one pinte to the consumption of a third part , then strain it and press it a little , drink thereof a good draught warm every morning fasting for a fortnight or three weeks before the time of Labour . It is an approved remedy for the Intention .

A safe Remedy to facilitate the Birth in Labour .

Take of Chosen Cynnamon one ounce , white amber six drams , myrrh one scruple , reduce them all to a subtil powder , and in the time of Labour the Child being nigh pitch'd , give her thereof as much as will lie upon a six pence in a little Canary Sack .

Another to Cause a speedy Labour .

Take three or four drops of the Chymmical oyl of nutmeg in a spoonfull of Clarret burnt only with Cynnamon , also in hard Labour , let her drink a spoonfull or two of another womans milk , it will cause her speedy Delivery .

The Labour Powder to facilitate the Birth .

Take Date stones , Amber , Saffron , and Cummin seeds , beat and searse them all severally into very fine powder , take of each as much as will lie upon a groat , but double so much of the Cummin seeds , mingle them all together , and when the woman is in her greatest extremity give her a spoonfull of it in Mace Ale : This is also an effectual remedy to bring away the After-Burthen . These remedies are approved to be safe sure and effectual .

I was once with Sr. Kenelm Digby in his Chamber , when a Midwife came to him and told him that a woman had been in labour three days , and that she could not be delivered though the Child was nigh pitch'd , and having heard that Sr. Kenelm had a powder that would facilitate the Birth , she prayed him to give her a little of it ; Sr. Kenelm went into his closet and brought out a little powder in a paper , and gave it her desiring her to give it to the woman in a little burnt Clarret , and an hour after she had taken it to send him word how she did . And within less than an hour she sent to thank him , and that she was delivered of a lusty boy within half an hour after taking it . Upon that I asked Sr. Kenelm whether it was a Chymmical preparation , and he told me it was nothing but a dram of myrrh in subtil powder .

An Infallible and much approved remedy to bring away the After Burthen , or any fowlness or a dead Child , and to cure the After throws and Gripings , after a woman is delivered ,

Take the inward wrinkled skins of Gizards of Hens that are laying of eggs , wipe them clean and lay them by to dry , when you have need to use them beat them to a fine powder , of which give one dram for a dose in a little white wine : you will see the effects of it in a short time , If it be needfull you may repeat the dose once or twice the same day . Women and Midwifes should never be without this remedy .

An Excellent Powder to asswage the pains after Delivery .

Take the Roots of Athamantick Spignel , and bigger Comfry of each two drams , Amber in fine powder , Peach kernels cleansed , of each one dram and a half , Cynnamon , Mace , and Saffron of each two scruples , mingle them and make a powder for use .

This Powder is highly esteemed to asswage the tormenting pains that happen to most women after delivery ; it is to be given in broth , from one scruple to two . In Monsieur Charras's Royal Dispensatory , who says also , that it is credibly affirm'd that the bloud which Issues from the navil when the Midwife cuts it , a spoonfull of it given hot is a soverain remedy to prevent and appease these pains .

Another Remedy after Labour , to take away the pains and pangs which many times attend women newly delivered .

Let her drink a draught of Beer boyled with a spoonfull of Camomil flowers : and in greater pains let her take six ounces of the oyl of sweet Almonds fresh drawn .

CHAP. XXXVII . Select Remedies for Women Lying in .

An Excellent Cerecloath to be laid upon the Breasts after Chilabearing .

TAke oyl of Roses six ounces , Perriwincle bruised three ounces , juice of mint and lesser Sage of each one ounce and a half , Boyl them over a soft fire til the juice be consumed , then strain and press them out , into the strained oyl put yellow wax cut small , three ounces ; when the Ingredients are half cold , and half an ounce of choice Mastich finely powdred stir them well together , and then dip the cloaths in it .

This Cerecloath is very proper to prevent the breasts from growing big after Child bearing ; as also to change the course of the milk and to turn it downward . The Cerecloath must be layd hot upon the breasts , and wrapt up with warm cloaths and be continually applied til the milk be gone .

Another Remedy presently made to dry up the milk in Womens breasts .

Take Aqua vitae and sweet butter , melt them and beat them well together , and anoynt the breasts therewith , laying a brown paper upon them , and as often as the paper dries anoynt again , til the milk be dryed up . This is also good to keep the Ague out of the breasts .

To encrease womens milk .

Take fennel seeds bruised , and boyl them well in barley water , and let the Nurses and Suckling women drink very often , in winter warm , in Summer cold , and let them forbear drinking much strong drink or wine , for they are hot and great dryers up of milk .

Another to increase milk .

Boyl sweet Fennel seed and Anniseeds bruised in Posset drink , and drink thereof .

Authors write that the hoofs of the forefeet of a Cow dryed and powdred , and a dram of the powder taken in the morning in any convenient liquor increases milk .

The Thistle call'd our Ladies thistle , is an excellent thing to increase milk .

If the Child be much troubled with wind and gripings , let the Nurse use Fennel seed or Anniseeds in her broaths or in posset drink .

A Remedy for a sore breast that comes of curl'd milk in Childbed , and to dry up the milk .

Take half a pound of Hogs grease , yellow wax one ounce , Burgundy pitch five ounces , Venice Turpentine one spoonfull , Honey two spoonfuls , put all these in a skillet with a little fair water , and boyl them over a gentle fire , for a while scumming it , then pour it into a pan to cool , when it is quite cold turn it out of the pan as a cake , and scrape off all the soft dregs that are at the bottom ; then melt it again and dip linnen cloaths in it to make Cerecloaths , and apply them .

For an Ague in a Womans Breast .

Take the Leaves of Hemlock , fry them in unsalted Butter , and as hot as can be endured lay it to the Breasts , and lay a piece of Flann el warm over it . This is good also for any Swelling in any other Part.

An Admirable Poultice that hath cured many Women of hard and sore Breasts .

Take Turneps and boil them well in Water , so that they be very tender ; then squeeze out the water clean from them , and stamp them to Mash , and mingle with them some fresh Butter unsalted , and apply this warm to the Breasts Poultice-wise upon a thick Cloth very large ; change it Morning and Night . In three days it perfectly cures , though before the pain and hardness hath been very great .

The Countess of Dorset 's Remedy for a hard and sore Breast , wherewith she was cured her self of a hard and sore breast .

Take chosen Jollop , reduce it to fine powder , which keep in a glass stopp'd : take half a dram , or one dram , or four scruples of it in a little white wine and sugar , and by this you will increase or diminish the Dose to the need . Continue this for a month continually . And alwaies keep over the breasts a linnen cloath that hath loose slox of flax stitch'd upon it , in such sort that there may be no hardness felt any where ; let it be very thick and warm .

A most excellent Cataplasme for cancered breasts ; to take away and cool and dissolve the swelling and hardness , if it be dissolvable ; and if not to make it break and separate with ease and without sharpness .

Take an old mellow Pippin , cut off a cap at the top of it , and take out the Coar leaving the side of the Apple whole ; then fill it with Hogs grease , and cover it again with the cap , and roast the apple to pap , then take off the skin , and mingle the pap and the grease perfectly well together , and spread it thick upon linnen and apply it warm to the breast covering it with a bladder . Sr. Kenelm Digby relates that a Chyrurgeon cured a Lady of great quality with this of a cancered breast .

For aches , and soreness in womens breasts , or in any part of the body an approved Remedy .

Cause a Dyer to dye you some thick spongy flannel , of the blew colour called Coventry-blew , when it is dry dye it again , dye it thus five times , at last the dye will be so deep that it will look almost black ; lay of it on a good deal beyond the pained part on all sides ; keep it thus continually covered and warm with it .

CHAP. XXXVIII . Select Remedies for the Back .

For weakness in the Back .

TAke Dates stone them and take out the inner hard white skin , then stamp them , and mix them with the pith of an Oxe , beat and work them well together ; then add to it eggs , and grated bread , mix them all well together with a sufficient quantity of cream , fry them and eat thereof in the morning fasting strowing sugar upon it .

Another .

Take the pith of an Oxone pound Ale and Muscadine or Alegant , or old Malaga , of each one ●ynte , Rasins of the Sun stoned half a handfull , Currans four ounces , ten or twelve dates sliced , a stick of Liquorice bruised , Anniseeds half an ounce ; boyl all these to the consumption of half , then strain it , and drink thereof warm in the morning fasting , grating nutmeg into it .

Another for weakness in the Back .

Take the Kidneys of an Oxe or Steer , slice them very thin ; then stew them easily in a quart of water close covered , to the consumption of half , then add half a pynte of Red Rose water , and as much Alegant or Muscadine , add Sugar and grated nutmeg ; take thereof four or five spoonfuls in the morning and at four in the afternoon , for a week together ; then intermit a week , and then take it again another week if you think it need .

Another to strengthen the Back , and to restore marrow in it .

Take the pith of an Oxe , half a handfull , blew Currans washed and bruised two ounces , boyl them together in Allegant or Muscadine , then mix it with the yolks of two new layd eggs , and grated nutmeg , and take a spoonfull or two warm in the morning fasting .

Another often approved Remedy for a sprain in the Back , and to strengthen it .

Take the yolk of a new layd egg , beat it with a glass-ful of Muscadine , Alegant , or old Malaga , then warm it well and grate nutmeg in it , and drink it twice a day .

For a Crick in the Back , an outward Remedy .

Take the marrow of the bone of a Horse , warm it and anoynt the Back with it , it will give speedy ease , and in four or five times anoynting perfectly cure it .

For heat in the Back and Reins .

Take Rose water , and infuse therein red and yellow sa●●ders , and red rose leaves , let it infuse for twelve hours , then bathe your Back very well therewith , it will asswage the heat , and greatly comfort the Reins .

For pain in the Back .

Take Comfry roots and stamp them and boyl them in posset ; drink thereof four or five days together , Also take Knot grass , shred it and mix it with butter , and make Tansie thereof , and eat it ; it much availeth to the said Cure .

Sr. Kenelm Digby's Excellent astringent Plaister for the Back .

Take Comfry Roots , Knot grass , Cinquefoil roots , Budweed or Bawdweed of each two good handfulls , stamp all these and put to them a quart of the best sallet oyl ; let it boyl softly til the oyl hath extracted the vertues of the Roots , then strain it ; then put to it four ounces of Venice Turpentine , and as much of Virgin wax , and two ounces of Pitch .

For an Ach in the Back .

Take Lilly roots , Camomile , Anniseeds , of each a good handfull , stamp them together and fry them in Hogs grease with a little Clarret wine , make a plaister thereof and apply it to the Reins .

An Approved Remedy for a Sprain in the Back .

Take good Muscadine , or in want thereof good old Malaga , and a spoonfull of Madder , incorporate them well together , give it the Patient to drink for three mornings together ; and if need requires he may take it three times a day .

CHAP. XXXIX . Select Remedies Relating to CHILDREN . Of Choice and Approved Remedies for such Diseases as are incident to Children .

A Rare Balsom for Children breeding teeth , to make them come without pain .

TAke two or three River Crabs , and beat them in a stone Mortar , then moisten them with a little water of blew bottles , and press out two ounces of the juice : take also two ounces of muscilage of Marshmallow roots , put them together with May butter , or other fresh unsalted butter three ounces , Hens fat and Ducks fat of each two drams , put them into a pipkin , and boyl them over a gentle fire , to the consumption of half the moisture , then strain them and add Sugar candy finely powdered four ounces , the yolk of one egg , Musk and Amber grease of each six grains .

This Balsom hath been much experimented by many Persons of Quality in France for its Excellency , to soften the gums of Infants , whose teeth are ready to cut , their Nurses must be carefull to anoint their gums often with it : The use of it is no way inconvenient ; and being pleasing to taste and wholsome , it can do no harm though it should be swallowed . In Dr. Cnarra ' s Royal Dispensatory .

Another Balsom for the same .

Take the brains of a Hare either roasted or boyl'd , mix it with honey and unsalted butter and a little distill'd water of Cullendine ; anoynt the Childs gums frequently therewith .

An approved Remedy for the Rickets .

Take roots of Smallage , Parsly , Fennel , and Angelica of each a handfull , slice them and boil them in distilled waters of Angelica , unset Hysop and Colts foot , of each one part till they are tender , then strain it and boyl it up to a syrrup with white honey , Then take a stick of Liquorice and scrape and bruise one end of it , and give the Child with it one spoonfull of the syrrup in the morning , at four in the afternoon , and at night .

A Bath for the Rickets , Liver grown or opilation of the Liver in a Child .

Take a Sheeps head with the wool on it , cleave it in the middle , and boyl it til it be tender , and that the bones slip clean out of the flesh , boyling with it , Smallage , Camomile , Primrose leaves , and Hysop of each four handfulls , then bathe the Child all over with this broath as hot as it can endure twice a day ; then mash the herbs with the flesh and bind it warm to the joynts that are weak .

It is a certain and much approved Remedy .

Another Approved Remedy for the Rickets .

Take a quart of new milk , boyl it with a handfull of Sanicle shred small , til a pynte be boyl'd away , let the Child drink of it warm in the morning fasting ; and let it neither eat nor drink within an hour after it . And at night boyl a handfull of Red mint in a quart of milk , and let the Child eat it last at night . Continue this for a month .

An Oyntment for the Rickets .

Take Sanicle , and red mints of each two handfulls , shred them small and stamp them , then boyl them in a pound of fresh butter , then strain and press it out , and anoynt the Childs breast , Arms and Gullet-Bones with it warm before the Fire .

Another for the same .

Take a peck of Garden Snails , stamp them with their shells , and put them in a Canvas Bag , which hang up , and put somthing under it to receive the Liquor that drops from it ; wherewith anoint the Childs Limbs , and every Joint that is weak , before the Fire every Morning and Evening .

It is credibly affirmed that it hath cured Children that have been extreamly weak , and could not go alone in a Weeks time .

An Excellent Remedy for Convulsion-Fits and Falling-Sickness .

Take Piony Roots fresh digged , scrape of them with a Knife , and apply it to the Soles of of the Feet .

Another often approved Remedy for the same

Take of the Skull of a mans Head , and of the Stone which is found in some Ox-galls , both in fine Powder , of each ten grains ; give it in a spoonful of a Cordial made with black Cherry water , and Piony water , sweetned with Syrup of Piony Flowers ; give one Dose at the beginning of the Fit , and another after the Fit . It is an experimented Remedy , and hath cured many .

For the Small Pox and Measles .

Take two or three grains of Saffron , and dry it well by the Fire , then put it in a little Rag , and tie it up , and infuse it in Posset-Ale , and press it , or in Mace-Ale , or white Wine , till all the Virtue is drawn out , give that to the Patient to drink , and keep him warm . If he have Soreness in the Throat , do this : Take a quarter of a spoonful of dried Saffron , tie it in a linnen Rag , and boil it in half a pint of Milk till it be very yellow ; then boil in it a Stay of Linnen , and put it warm and moist under the Throat ; when it is cold and dry , put on another in the same manner , and therefore you must have at least two of them , that one may heat in the Milk whilst the other is about the Throat .

This will certainly take away all Pains of the Throat in six or eight hours . Sir K. Digby .

To drive the Venomous Vapors from the Heart and Head in the small Pox and Measles , Malignant Feavers , and Epidemical Distempers , with great success .

Take Seeds of Citron an ounce , Seeds of Carduus Benedictus an ounce and a half , beat them well , and draw out all their Pulp with a quart of Scablous water , or Carduus , or Marigold-water , and sweeten it with two or three ounces of Sugar . Drink of this as often as you have a mind to drink , a little warmed .

To prevent the Marks of the Small Pox.

When the Pustules begin to dry , anoint them with ordinaryVnguentum album . This Sir Kenelm Digby says did preserve all his Children from any Marks .

Dr. Charras his Oyntment which he highly recommends to prevent the Scars and Marks of the Small Pox.

Take Litharge of Gold in fine Powder , and white Lead or Ceruse washed in Rosewater , of each an ounce ; Oyl of the greater cold Seed , and of bitter Almonds , and Oyl of Eggs , of each half an ounce , Nightshade and Plantane-waters as much as suffices ; make it into an Oyntment by grinding it in a Stone-Mortar , powring to it sometimes of the Oyls , and sometimes of the Waters .

A Remedy for a Child that cannot hold its Water , whether Male or Female .

Take the Navil-string of the Child when it is ready to fall from him , dry it and powder it , and give it the Child in two spoonfuls of small Beer in the Morning fasting .

A Remedy for breaking out of young Childrens Heads .

Take fresh Butter and Ale , and boil it together till it be like an Oyntment ; anoint the Childs Head and Face therewith .

Or take pure Sallet Oyl and Vinegar , and beat them together , and anoint the Head therewith .

Or take Butter and Salt , and fry them together till it be black , and anoint the Childs Head with it .

'T is said , the Urine of the Father and Mother being mixt together , will cure Childrens breaking out .

Dr. Riverius his infallible Remedy for Worms in Children . There is nothing more effectual than the following Remedy , which hath been so often experienced by that Famous and Learned Dr. Riverius ; which is thus :

Take Calomelanos eight grains , Scammony six grains ; grind them to a subtil Powder , and give it in the Morning in a spoonful of any Liquor . This I have often experienced with good success . The Calomelanos you may buy of the Chymists .

CHAP. XL. The Cure of Wounds by the Powder of Sympathy .

The true Preparation of the Powder of Sympathy , as it was prepared every year in Sir Kenelm Digby's Elaboratory , and as I prepare it now .

TAke good English Vitriol , which you may buy for two pence a pound , dissolve it in warm water , using no more water than will dissolve it , leaving some of the Impurest part at the bottom undissolved ; then powr it off and filtre it , which you may do by a Coffin of fine gray Paper put into a Funnel , or by laying a Sheet of gray Paper in a Sieve , and powring your water or Dissolution of Vitriol into it by degrees , setting the Sieve upon a large Pan to receive the filtred Liquor ; when all your Liquor is filtred , boil it in an earthen Vessel glazed , till you see a thin Scum upon it ; then set it in a Cellar to cool , covering it loosly , so that nothing may fall in ; after two or three days standing , powr off the Liquor , and you will find at the bottom and on the sides large and fair green Christals like Emerauds ; drain off all the Water clean from them , and dry them ; then spread them abroad , in a large flat earthen Dish , and expose them to the hot Sun in the Dog-days , taking them in at Night , and setting them out in the Morning , securing them from the Rain ; and when the Sun hath calcin'd them to whiteness , beat them to Powder , and set this Powder again in the Sun , stirring it sometimes , and when you see it perfectly white , powder it , and fift it finely , and set it again in the Sun for a day , and you will have a pure white Powder , which is the Powder of Sympathy ; which put up in a Glass , and stop it close . The next year when the Dog-days come , if you have any of this Powder left , you may expose it again in the Sun , spreading it abroad to renew its Vertue by the influence of the Sun-beams .

The way of Curing Wounds , with it , is , to take some of the Blood upon a Rag , and put some of the Powder upon the Blood , then keep only the Wound clean , with a clean Linnen about it , and in a moderate Temper betwixt hot and cold , and wrap up the Rag with the Blood , and keep it either in your Pocket , or in a Box , and the Wound will be healed without any Oyntment or Plaister , and without any pain . But if the wound be somewhat old , and hot , and inflamed , you must put some of this Powder into a Porringer or Bason full of cold Water , and then put any thing into it that hath been upon the wound , and hath some of the Blood or Matter upon it , and it will presently take away all Pain and Inflammation , as you see in Sir Kenelm's Relation of Mr. Howard .

To stanch the Blood either of a Wound or Bleeding at the Nose , take only some of the Blood upon a Rag , and put some Powder upon it , or take a Bason with fresh water , and put some of the Powder into it , and bath the Nostrils with it .

CHAP. XLI . Containing the choicest and rarest Cosmeticks to beautifie smoothen , soften , and whiten the Face and Skin , and to preserve the Beauty and Complexion of Ladies ; devised by several Learned Physicians , and used by Queens , Princesses , and other great Ladies in France , Italy , Germany and England . The Word Cosmetick signifies Adorning or Beautifying .

A rare Cosmetick Water of Dr. Scroderus ,

TAke the Whites of fifteen Eggs , the Juice of one Limon three ounces , of Snails , white Lead a pound , Camphir and Borax , of each a dram and a half , Myrrhe two drams , Frankincense and Mastick of each half an ounce ; bruise them all , and infuse them twenty four hours in water of Bean-Flowers , and water of Elder-Flowers , of each a pint and half ; then distil it in a Cucurbite in Balneo Mariae , and keep the Water for Use . It softneth , whiteneth , and smootheth the Skin .

Another more precious Cosmetick , or beautifying Water ; by Sir Kenelm Digby .

Take white Lillies six drams , Florence Orrice Roots , Beans , Cicers , Lupins , of each half an ounce , fresh Bean-flowers a handful , Gum Tragant , white Lead , fine Sugar , of each half an ounce , Crums of white Bread , ( steeped in Milk ) an ounce , Frankincense , and Gum Arabick of each three drams , Borax , and feather'd Allom of each two drams , the White of an Egg , Camphire a dram and a half ; infuse them four and twenty hours in a sufficient quantity of Rose and Bean-flower water , equal parts ; then distil it in B. M.

This Water smoots , whitens , beautifies and preserves the Complexion of Ladies . They may wash their Faces with it at any time , but especially Morning and Evening .

Another Cosmetick water

Take two young Pigeons , gut them and cut them into pieces , Crums of white Bread half a pound , peach-kernels , and the four greater cold Seeds cleansed and bruised , of each four ounces , the whites of twelve Eggs , and the Juice of four Limons ; infuse them twelve hours in two quarts of Milk , then distil them in B. M. To the distilled water add Borax , Camphire , Sugarcandy , and burnt Allom , of each three drams ; set them three days in the Sun , then let them stand fifteen days in a Wine-Cellar ; then filtre it through gray Paper , and keep it for Use ,

This is an Excellent Cosmetick-water , and hath all the Vertues of the former , and is to be used in the same manner .

Another Cosmetick-Water .

Take fine Sugar one pound , Roch-Allom three ounces , white Poppy-seeds bruised , Flower of Beans , of Water-Lillies , and of the greater Housleek , of each a handful ; the Juice of four Limons , the Crum of two white penny-Loaves ; bruise what is to be bruised , and put them all into a Glass Alembick , and powr upon it Goats Milk , or Black Cows Milk , and white Wine , of each a quart ; distil it in Balneo Mariae , and keep the Water for Use .

This Water is good to smooth , whiten , and preserve the Complexion of Ladies , washing their Faces therewith .

Some Receipts of Cosmeticks which I took out of the Countess of D' Hospital , her Book which she sent me at Paris .

A Cosmetick water used by the Queen .

Take the whites of two new layd eggs , beat the shels of them to powder , and put them in a quart bottle , with the whites , and let them be beaten together , for three hours ; then put into it four ounces of burnt Allum in fine powder , beat it two hours longer ; then put into it three ounces of white Sugar candy in powder , and beat it also for two hours , then put in it four ounces of Borax also in powder , and beat it also ; then take a pynte of water that runs from under the wheel of a mill , and put into it four ounces of white Poppy seeds well beaten mix them well together , so that it be like milk , then pour that into the quart bottle with the other things : at four several times , beating it every time the space of two hours ; then strain it through a fine white linnen cloath ; and having put it into the bottle again let it be beaten for two or three hours longer . And to know when it is well made and well beaten is , when it froths the breadth of three fingers above it . It will keep a twelve month .

It is a very good Cosmetick , it whitens smooths and softens the skin , use it only three times a week .

To wash and prepare night gloves to keep the hands white , smooth and soft .

Take pure white wax four pound , Spermacetis two ounces , oyl of the greater cold seeds cleansed and drawn without fire , and Magistery of Bismuth or Tinglass ( prepared as shall be set down afterwards ) of each three drams , Borax and burnt Allum finely powdered of each half a dram , put them all into a Pipkin which set in a Kettle of hot boyling water , and when they are melted , stir them well together , to incorporate them . Then having washt first your gloves in several waters and steept them twelve hours in cream dip them in this composition whil'st it is hot .

The said Composition is good also to dip cloaths in and spread them for to line womens masks , it preserves the Complection of Ladies . The Ladies in France use it for both . It is also a good Cosmetick , anointing the face with it at night going to bed , washing it oft in the morning with some Cosmetick water .

I have two choice Receipts more for the face ( which I Coppied out of the said Countess's Book ) which Maria de medicis the Queen of France used her self . The said Countess's mother gave fifty pistols in gold for them to him ; who always prepar'd them for the Queen , as was subscrib'd at the bottom of the Receipts . forbear to publish them her ; but I shall be very willing ( without any Interest ) to communicate them to any Lady that shall desire them of me .

The Preparation or Magistery of Bistmuth or Tinglass .

Though this be a Chymical preparation , yet that Ladies may be sure to have it true and well prepar'd , I will set down here directions how any Lady may prepare it with ease and pleasure .

Let a Chymist prepare you an Aqua fortis with equal parts of Niter and Allum , but be sure he do not sell you a common one made with Niter and Vitriol . Then take four ounces of Bistmuth , let it be beaten to a fine powder , then wash it so often till the water come from it very clear ; then dry it and put it into a small glass cucurbit , set it upon a round , under a chimney , and pour upon it by little and little twelve ounces of your Aqua fortis , pour in but about the quantity of a spoonfull the first time , it will presently begin to work upon the Bistmuth , and a thick black smoak will ascend , which being almost past , pour in a little more of your Aqua fortis ; and the ebulation and fumes being over , pour in more , and so continue til you have pour'd in the twelve ounces of Aqua fortis . And if you see that it is not all dissolv'd after having stood some time ; set the Cucurbite upon a little sand in an earthen pan , and set the pan upon a Chasing dish of coals , and the Aqua fortis being warm will soon dissolve all the Bistmuth ; when all is well dissolv'd let it cool , there will remain a few black feces in the bottom which cannot be dissolv'd , pour it into a white bason full of fair water leaving the said black dreggs behind , and it will immediately turn it as white as milk , let it stand five or six hours until the water be very clear , and the white powder be setled to the bottom , pour fresh water upon it and let it settle as before , then pour it off gently without stirring the powder , and put on fresh fair water ; do thus ten or twelve times that the powder may be well dulcified , and freed from all the acrimony of the Aqua-fortis ; then dry it in the shadow between two papers spreading it abroad upon the paper .

You shall have a pure white Magister , which some have call'd the white of Pearls ; which is a most excellent Cosmetick fit for all Deformities of the skin , and to preserve and beautifie the Complection of Ladies and smooth the skin ; for which it is recommended by all Authors , and is much in use among the Ladies in France ; I have many times prepar'd it for Ladies of great quality at Paris , you may make a Pomatum with it thus : Take one ounce of white Virgins wax , and four ounces of Oyl of sweet Almonds , drawn without fire , or four ounces of Oyl of the great Coldseeds , and one dram of the said Magistery , and so use it either at night or in the morning .

A rare Cosmetick of Ox-gall .

Take two pintes of Ox-galls , digest it twenty four hours in a bottle set in warm water , then take Roch-allum and Salt of Glass or Sand powder'd , of each half an ounce , mix them with the Oxgalls , and put them together into a Matrass or in the same bottle , stop it carefully , and set it in the Sun shaking the bottle three or four times a day , then filtre it through gray paper , then take one ounce of Porcellane finely powder'd , dissolve it in Spirit of Vinegar , then take Borax and Spermacety of each half an ounce , Sugar candy an ounce and half , Camphir and sweet Sublimate of each one dram and a half ; mix them all well together and put them into the bottle , stop it close and set it in the Sun again for ten days , and shake it often ; then filtre it again , and keep the Liquor for use .

This preparation is highly esteem'd by all the Noble Ladies in France , for clearing the Face from Morphew , Freckles , and Sun-burning ; and to defend it from Sun-burning . The face must be wash'd with it Evening and morning ; and in the morning you may wash afterwards with water of Lillies or Water-lillies . You may travel in the Sun all day long with the face anointed with it , and wash at night to prevent Sun-burning . Monsieur Charras hath it in his Royal Dispensatory .

Dr. Scroderus's Cosmetick of Oxgalls which he highly commends in his Chymical Dispensatory is thus .

Take of Oxgalls what quantity you please , dry it by degrees in the Sun , then extract a tincture of it with Spirit of Wine , which filtre and keep it for use .

It is a most excellent Cosmetick procuring a most beautiful white Skin even to admiration ; the face must be anointed with it two or three times over at night , washing it the next morning when you make your self ready with Bean-flower water , or water of Water-lillies , or with one of the Cosmetick waters that are set down before .

Dr. Scroderus his Virginal-milk , which is a rare Cosmetick , taking away Freckles and Morphew in the Face .

Take waters of Night-shade , Lettice , Lillies and Sorrel , of each two ounces , mix them together , and dissolve therein one ounce of Litharge of Silver , white Cerus three drams , Camphir one scruple , set it in the Sun for some days shaking it often , then let it settle and filtre or strain it .

The Author recommends this highly , not only to Beautifie and whiten the face , but that it is of so smoothing a nature , that it will make a wrinkles Brow smooth ; it stops bleeding and takes off Freckles Morphew and Scabs .

Oyls of Sale , which are said to whiten and beautifie the Face and Skin in other places , and to blanch Pearls and Scarlet being dipp'd therein . You may see them in my Book of Sr. Keneln Digby's Chymical Secrets Printed for me in the Year 1682.

A Paste for the hands .

Take bitter Almonds blanch'd half a pound , stamp them in a Stone Mortar , sprinkling them with never so little Aqua vitae , then add the yolk of two Eggs , white Honey and Orrice-roots finely powder'd , one ounce , mix and reduce them to a Paste .

It is Excellent to cleanse the hands , and easily prepar'd . There is no need of wetting it , for it may be used as it is .

An Incomparable Balsom for the Hands .

Take Venice Soape dissolv'd in juice of Lemmons , half a pound ; white Virgin Honey two ounces , Venecian Talk , Sugarcandy and Orrice roots all reduced to a fine powder of each half an ounce , Salt of Tartar , Borax and Spermaceti of each two drams , Peruvian Balsom one dram , Oyl of Lignum Rhodium Oyl of Cinamon and Cloves of each one scruple and a half , and if Ladies like the smell of Musk and Amber , they may add ten grains of each .

Cut the Sap small , and put it into an earthen glaz'd pot , and dissolve it over a gentle fire , in two ounces of juice of Limons ; then add the Honey , the Spermaceti next , with the Balsom : Then take the pot from the fire , and by degrees incorporate the powders , and lastly the distill'd Oyls , and Amber and Musk. The Talk must be layd before a quick fire , for a quarter of an hour , then pulverized in a Mortar heated , heating also the end of the Pestle .

This Balsom is of an Incomparable and comfortable Odor . It whitens cleanses and smooths the skin beyond any Paste or Pomatum that can be prepar'd . 'T is enough to rub the hands with it ; nor is there any need of washing afterwards .

Another Perfume .

Take Coals of Rosemary-wood pulverized , Labdanum two ounces , Storax and Benjamin , of each an ounce , Roots of Cyprus , Aromatick Reed , Mastick , and yellow Amber , of each two drams , Cloves a dram , Musk , Ambergrease , and Civet , of each ten grains ; reduce all to a fine Powder , and make it up into little short Candles or Sticks with the Mucilage of Gum Tragant steep'd in Orange-Flower-water ; dry them , and use them as the former .

Another richer Perfume ; being pleasant and wholsom , to perfume Tobacco taken in a Pipe .

Take Balm of Peru half an ounce , seven or eight Drops of Oyl of Cinamon , Oyl of Cloves five drops , Oyl of Nutmegs , of Thyme , of Lavender , of Fennel , of Aniseeds ( all drawn by distillation ) of each a like quantity , or more or less as you like the Odour , and would have it strongest ; incorporate with these half a dram of Ambergrease ; make all these into a Paste ; which keep in a Box ; when you have fill'd your Pipe of Tobacco , put upon it about the bigness of a Pins Head of this Composition .

It will make the Smoak most pleasantly odoriferous , both to the Takers , and to them that come into the Room ; and ones Breath will be sweet all day after . It also comforts the Head and Brains . Approved by Sir Kenelm Digby .

CHAP. XLII . Select PERFUMES .

An Excellent Odoriferous Perfume for Chambers and Rooms of Entertainment , much used in France .

TAke the powder of Willow coals three ounces , Labdanum two ounces , Storax and Benjamin , of each half an ounce , Mastick , sweet Taccamahacca , and yellow Amber , of each two drams ; Lignum Rhodium a dram and half ; reduce them all into a subtil Powder , and make them up into small Candles with Gum Tragant steep'd in Rosewater , then dry them in the shadow ; kindle the narrow end of them , and set them in a Candlestick , or heat the Pin of a Save-all , and then thrust it into the bigger end and so set it upon a Candle-stick .

A Famous Odoriferous sweet Water call'd the Angel's Water .

Take Roots of Florence Orrice and Benjamin , of each an ounce and half , select Storax six drams , Lignum Rhodium half an ounce , Aromatick Reed , and Labdanum , of each two scruples , Flowers of Benjamin a scruple ; pulverize them all , and put them into a Mattress , or in a strong Bottle , and pour upon it a pint of Rose-water , and half a pint of Orange-flower-water ; Stop the Bottle or Mattress very close , and set it in lukewarm water for twenty four hours ; then distil in a Cucurbite in Balneo Mariae , and keep the water for Use : If you please you may mix it with Musk and Ambergrease ; or you may put in it a few drops of the Essence of Amber , afterwards set down .

This Water is call'd The Angels-Water , because of its sweet and pleasing Odour ; you may , after you have infused the Ingredients in the Waters , strain the Infusion , and having dissolv'd in it the Musk and Ambergrease , keep the Liquor for Use , without distilling it . Of the Sediments you may make sweet Bags to put among Cloaths and Linnen .

The Countess of Dorset her sweet Water .

Take Rose-Leaves , Bay-Leaves , Lavender , sweet Marjoram , Eglantine , and Pinks , of each two handful ; Cloves and Cinamon , of each an ounce ; bruise all these , and pour upon them two quarts of strong Ale ( that is near the Grounds ) let them infuse twenty four hours , then distil it , and draw it till the Ingredients remain almost dry .

The Essence of Musk and Ambergrease drawn with Spirit of Wine .

Take a dram of Ambergrease , and half a dram of Musk , powder them , and put them in a small Mattress with a long Neck , and powr upon them four ounces of Spirit of Wine ; then stop it very close , and cut the Cork even with the Neck of the Mattress after you have thrust it in as far as you can , then close it all over with Spanish Wax ; then put the Mattress in a little earthen pan with Sand at the bottom , and set it in the Sun in the hottest time of the year , putting behind the Glass a Tin Leaf to receive the Sun-beams , and reverberate them upon the Glass , shake it sometimes , and the Amber and Musk will dissolve in the Spirit of Wine , and will tinge it of a red colour like a Ruby ; which powr out into a Glass Vial , which stop well , and tie a Bladder about it .

In all things where the Ambergrease is used , two or three Drops of this Essence will go further in the Aromatizing of it , than a whole dram of Ambergrease in substance : One Drop of it Perfumes for ever whatsoever it touches that can imbibe it .

The End of the Medicinal Part.