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GUILIELMUS SALMON MEDICINAE PRO 〈◊〉 AETATIS 〈◊〉 1681 portrait of William Salmon

Doron Medicum : Supplement TO THE NEW London Dispensatory .

In III. BOOKS .

Containing a Supplement I. To the Materia Medica . II. To the Internal Compound Medicaments . III. To the External Compound Medicaments .

COMPLEATED With the ART of Compounding Medicines : Observations and Exemplifications Chymical : An IDEA of the Process of the universal Medicine of Paracelsus , taken from an Original Manuscript : Together with many rare Secrets of the Medical Art , not Vulgarly known : Some of them gathered out of the Manuscripts of Famous Men , not yet Printed : Some the Gleanings out of the vast Printed Volumns of Medical Authors ; Others of them Communicated by several Worthy and Learned Men , of profound Parts , universal Scholars , and Professors of this ART .

By WILLIAM SALMON , Professor of Physick .

London , Printed for T. Dawks , T. Bassett , J. Wright , and R. Chiswell , MDCLXXXIII .

THE PREFACE .

I. IN Our Translation of the London Dispensatory , we did intend to Compleat that Book , with all such necessary Additions as the Modern way of Practising requires ; but finding the Book to swell beyond its designed Limits ; whereby , had I done , what I first designed , it would not only have been very Cumbersom , but also past the possibility of being bound up in one Volumn , I was necessitated to cut off much of the matter ; and so much the more , for as much , as that it was in great hast of coming forth , and designed to be Sold at an easy price .

II. But that the first Design should not totally fall to the ground , I have reduced the Surplussage of what the former could not receive into the following Method ; and in the two last Books , the Titles of the Chapters both in the Dispensatory , and in the Supplement Answer one another , the latter containing only what the former wants .

III. This Work we have divided into three Books ; the I. Book is a Supplement to the Materia Medica , containing , as well as particular Additions , a System of the general Notions , relating to the Practical use of the same ; wherein among other things , we have compleatly handled the Composition of Medicines , both Medically and Mathematically ; as also given you a special abstract of Chymical Preparation , directed to the most useful things in particular . The II. Book contains a Supplement to the Internal Compound Medicaments . The III. Book contains a Supplement to the External Compound Medicaments , all Classically answering to those in the Dispensatory .

IV. In this Tract , as you will find the Art of Chymistry Exemplifi'd , together with an Idea of the process of the universal Medicine of Paracelsus ; so also you will find many other rare Secrets of the Medical Art , not yet vulgarly known to the World , attained to by much Labour , Pains , Care , and Industry , not only of the Author , but also of several other Worthy and Learned Men , who were persons of great Understanding , men of profound parts , Universal Scholars , practically Experienced , Exemplars 〈◊〉 Piety , and Professors of these Arts.

V. Many very simple Preparations , and mean Compositions you may also here find ; which for the poorness of the matter , at first sight may be slighted ; but in those low things by us so much commended , we have found somtimes much more Power and Virtue than in many others of greater Name and Fame , which for their numerous Ingredients , difficulty of Preparation and high priz'd Value , haye made a great noise in the World .

VI. However the Book may be worth what you may give for it , if it be but for the Preparation of the seven following things ; viz. 1. Our Guttae Vitae , or Cordial Drops . 2. Our Family Pills both with and without Aloes . 3. Our Royal and Bezoartick stone . 4. Our Electuarium ad Tabidos . 5. Our Balsamum Artificiale . 6. Our Regulata , or Ey-Water , than which , without doubt nothing is more excellent of that kind . 7. Our Emplastrum Arthriticum , Or Gout Emplaster .

VII . The Compositions and Preporations of all these things , we have very faithfully discovered ; except one Ingredient in Our Guttae Vitae , wherein the chief excellency of the whole Composition consists , and without which it has not the quarter part of its Force and Virtues : this thing we thought good to keep in Our own Brest for a season , yet so as we shall not be unwilling to Communicate it to any Worthy and Ingenious person requesting it of us , of whom we shall be perswaded the republick may be served , and the Author himself not abus'd for such his good will , nor the Secret , be unseasonably divulged to ingrateful and unworthy Minds .

VIII . To Conclude , ( Lovers of Art ) as I have begun , so I hope I shall continue in this good Work ( through the Assistance of the Divine help ) till I have happily rendred the whole Body of Physick , ( compleat in all its parts ) in the English Tongue ; which I know no good Man can be Angery at : and as for evil Men , as it is not my design or desire to please them , so Ivalue them not , their Hateries or Detraction being of equal estimation with Me : Mean season , my Advice to Thee is , That as Thou art a Lover of Art , in the first place , be a Lover of God ; who , as he is the only fountain of Wisdom , can only make Thee truly Wise : keep a good Conscience in this untoward Generation ; and whatsoever Men may say of Thee , be sure to let Thy Words be few , and Thy Conversation modest ; and let Thy Actions bespeak Thee Just and Honest , so will the Blessings of him who dwelt in the Bush , descend upon Thee , and as a Wall of Fire , surround and preserve Thee , ( in spite of what Envy or Malice can do ) till he Adds to Thy future Happiness , a Crown of Eternal Glory .

From my House at the Blew Ball in Shoe lane , London , November 18. 1682. W. SALMON .
The CONTENTS . LIBER PRIMVS . A Supplement to the Materia Medica . CHap. 1. Of Primary Alteratives 1 Chap. 2. Of Secondary Alteratives . 22 Chap. 3. Of Purgatives , 26 Choler Purgers , ib. Phlegmagogues , 30 Melanagogues , 33 Hydragogues 35 Holagogues 38 Chap. 4. Of the Temperament of Medicines 39 Chap. 5. The Temperaments limited 42 Medicaments temperate ib. Hot in the first degree 43 Hot in the second degree ib. Hot in the third degree ib. Hot in the 4th degree 44 Cold in the first degree . 45 Cold in the second deg. ib. Cold in the third degree ib. Cold in the 4th degree ib. Dry in the first degree ib. Dry in the second deg. 46 Dry in the third degree 47 Dry in the fourth degree ib. Moist in 1 , 2 , 3 , 4. degrees 48 Chap. 6. Of the Appropriation of Medicines ib. Cephalicks ib. Pectorals 50 Cordials ib. Stomachicals 51 Hepaticals ib. Nephriticks ib. Spleneticals ib. Hystericals 52 Arthriticals ib. Chap. 7. Of hot Medicaments Appropriate 53 Heating the Head ib. Heating the Brest ib. Heating the Heart 54 Heating the Stomach ib. Heating the Liver 55 Heating the Spleen ib. Heating the Bowels 56 Heating the Reins ib. Heating the Womb 57 Heating the Joynts ib. Chap. 8. Of cold Medicaments Appropriate 58 Cooling the Head ib. Cooling the Brest ib. Cooling the Heart 59 Cooling the Stomach ib. Cooling the Liver ib. Cooling the Spleen ib. Cooling the Bowels 60 Cooling the Reins ib. Cooling the Womb ib. Cooling the Joynts ib. Chap. 9. Of the Properties of Medicines 61 Chap. 10. The Properties of altering Medicaments 71 Emollients 61 , 71 Relaxers ib. Rarifiers 61 , 72 Aperitives 62 , 72 Attenuaters 62 , 72 Astringents 62 , 73 Attractives 63 , 73 Repercussives 63 , 74 Discussives ib. Cleansers 64 , 75 Anodyns ib. Narcoticks 65 , 76 Carminatives ib. Diaphoreticks 66 , 76 Alexipharmicks 66 , 77 Pyroticks 67 , 77 Suppuratives 67 , 78 Sarcoticks 68 , 78 Glutinatives 68 , 79 Epiloticks ib. Diureticks 69 , 80 Emmenonagogicks 68 , 81 Tra●maticks 70 , 81 Cosmeticks 70 , 82 Chap. 11. The Kinds of Purging Medicines 83 Catharticks ib. Emeticks 89 Diureticks 90 Sudorificks 91 Ptarmicks 92 Salivaticks 93 Chap. 12. The Properties of Purging Medicaments 94 Medic. purging Choler ib. Med. purging Flegm ib. Med. purging Melanchol . ib. Med. purging Water ib. Med. purging all humors ib. Med. purging by Vomit 95 Med. purging by Urine ib. Med. purging by Sweat ib. Med. purging by the Nose ib. Med. purging by the Pallate 96 Chap. 13. The Accidental Virtues of Medicines ib. Chap. 14. Of the choise of Medicines 98 Chap. 15. Of the forms of Internal Artificial Medic. 100 Of Forms Chymical ib. Of Essences 103 Of Wines medicate ib. Of Vinegars medicate 104 Of Infusions ib. Of Decoctions ib. Of Syrups 105 Of Quiddonies 106 Of Lohochs ib. Of Conserves ib. Of Sugars , or Lozenges 107 Of Pouders 108 Of Electuaries ib. Of Pills ib. Of Troches 109 Chap. 16. Of the forms of External Artificial Med. ib. Of Lotions 110 Of Oyls ib. Of Balsams 111 Of Oyntments ib. Of Cerecloths ib. Of Emplasters 112 Of Cataplasms 113 Of Clysters ib. Chap. 17. Of the Vse and Application of Medic. 115 Chap. 18. Of the Doses of Medicaments 116 Chap. 19. Of Medicinal Requisites 118 The Opera Medica 121 Chap. 20. The Art of Compounding Medicaments 128 Chap. 21. Examples in Compounding Emeticks and Anti-emeticks 139 , 142 Chap. 22. Examples in Compounding Optates and Cordials 144 168 The Opiology 144 Opiates in affects of the Head 168 Opiates in affects of the Heart 170 Opiates in the Epilepsy , Vertigo 171 Opiates in Vomiting , Hiccough 172 Opiates in Melancholy , Madness 172 Opiates in all kinds of Feavers 173 Opiates in Coughs , Asthma's , &c. 174 Opiates in Catarrhs , want of rest 175 Opiates in all sorts of Fluxes 178 Opiates in Hemorthages , Terms , &c. 179 Opiates in the Chollick , Illiack , 180 Opiates in Pleurisies , Stitches 181 Opiates in the Stone and Gout 182 Opiates in Watchings , Unquietness 183 Opiates in Hysterck affections 184 Opiates in Pains and Ulcers of the Bladder 185 Preparation of Gutae Vitae Nost . 185 Examples in Compounding Cordials . Cordials heating the Blood 187 Cordials cooling the Blood 189 Cordials from Volatile Salts 191 Cordials from Alchalizate Salts 192 Cordials from Acid Salts 193 Cordi . from fixed Salts 194 Cord. from Nitrous Salts 195 Cordials Alexiterian Preservatory 196 Cordials Alexiterian Curatory 200 Chap. 23. Examples in Compounding Catharticks and Sudorificks , Diureticks and Ischuretrcks . Examples in gentle Catharticks 203 Examples in moderate Catharticks 204 Examples in Stronger Catharticks 206 Examples in Anti-Catharticks 207 Sudorificks from Alcalizate and bitter Salts 209 Sudorificks from the Integral parts of the matter 210 Sudorificks from a Spirit 213 Sudorificks Sulphurous 214 Sudorificks from an acid Salt 215 Sudorificks from a sixt or Volatile Salt 216 Sudorificks from a Nitrous Salt 217 Our Bezoartick Stone 218 220 Diureticks from an Alcalfzate Salt 222 Diureticks from a Volatile Salt 223 Diureticks from a fixed Salt 226 Diureticks from an Acid Salt 227 Diureticks from a Nitrous Salt 229 Diureticks Sulphurous or Spirituous 231 Ischureticks which thicken the Blood 233 Ischurericks from an Alkulizate Salt 235 Iscuret , from a fixed Salt 236 Iscrureticks from a Volatile Salt 238 Ischuretick Hypnotick ibid Ischuretick Amulet 240 Chap. 24. To make Strong-Waers , sold by the Distillers . 241 To make Proof Spirit 241 To make the best Vinegar 256 To make Artificial Tunbridge Water 258 Artificial Epsom Water 259 Viper Wine to prepare 260 Hippocrass to prepare 261 Chap. 25. Observations on the Preparitions of Chymical Medicaments 262 Observations on Vegetables 262 Spir. of Scurvy Grass 269 291 Observat . on Animals 304 Observat . on Minerals 315 Chap. 26. Of a Quintessence or the Powers of Medicaments , mostly from Paracelsus 289 Extraction of Potestates out of all things whatsoever , according to Paracelsus 306 The Powers of Metals 306 307 The Powers of Marchasites 307 , 308 The Powers of Salts 308 309 The Powers of Alum , Vitriol 309 The Powers of Stones , Gems , Pearls 309. 310 The Powers of Burning things 311 The Powers of growing things 312 The Powers of Spices and Perfumes 313 The Powers of Comestible things 313 314 The Powers of Potable things ib. Chap. 27. An IEA of the Vniversal Medicine of Paracelsus 315 Water of Eggs to make 321 Phylosophers Key 322 Alkahest of Paracelsus 326 Circulatum Ma. Paracelsi 327 Circulatum Minus Paracelst ib. Mercury of Luna 329 Grand Elixir of Paracel . 330 Processus Elixiris Tenton . 335 Elixir according to Divi Loschi Genus Amo 336 The Elixir according to Pontanus 337 The Smarag●hine Table of Hermes 338 The fixation of Sol and Mercury 329 The Explication of the Process by the Author 340 Chap. 28. Of Medicinal Explications 321 LIBER SECVNDVS . A Supplement to the Internal Compound Medicaments . CHap. 1. Of Waters Distiled 344 Chap. 2. Of Spirits 361 Chap. 3. Of Oyls Distilled 377 Chap. 4. Of Balsams 388 Chap. 5. Of Powers 392 Chap. 6. Of Elixirs 436 Chap. 7. Of Tinctures 450 Chap. 8. Of Extracts 463 Chap. 9. Of Magisteries 472 Chap. 10. Of Salts 490 Chap. 11. Of Liquors 515 Chap. 12. Of Wines 526 Chap. 13. Of Vinegars 534 Chap. 14. Of Decoctions 538 Chap. 15. Of Infusions 543 Chap. 16. Of Syrups 546 Chap. 17. Of Quiddonies . 554 Chap. 18. Of Lohochs 557 Chap. 19. Of Preserves 560 Chap. 20. Of Sugars 570 Chap. 21. Of Pouders 575 Chap. 22. Of Electuaries 605 Chap. 23. Of Pills 623 Chap. 24. Of Troches 635 LIBER TERTIVS . A Supplement to the External Compound Medicaments . CHap. 1. Of Lotions 642 Chap. 2. Of Oyls 653 Chap. 3. Of Balsams 661 Chap. 4. Of Oyntments 674 Chap. 5. Of Cerates 691 Chap. 6. Of Emplasters 699 Chap. 7. Of Cataplasms 710 Chap. 8. Of Clysters . 714
Errata sic Emendenda .

Page 21. c 2. l 18. Read Xylobalsamum . p. 21. c 2. l 23. r. Xylobalsamum . p. 32. c 1. l 12. r. Wild Gourd . p. 62. c 2. l 3. r. or cold . p. 66. c 1. l 1. r. 14. Diaphor . p. 112. c 1. l 15. r. give it the : p. 113. c 2. l 19. r. Vinegar , A. ℥ ij . p. 114. c 1. l 32. r. ab ℥ xij . p. 129. c 2. l 15. r. degree of . p. 131. in the Scheam after 5. r. 9 , 7 , 6 , 4 , 3 , 2. p. 132. in the Scheam 22. 81. r. 22. 78. p. 133. c 1. l ult. r. so the part . p. 164. c 1. l 5. r. counted . p. 229. c 1. l 15. r. long . p. 229. c 1. l 19. r. ( its spirit . p. 240. c 1. l 3. r. roots ʒvj . p. 260. c 1. l 2. r. of Epsom Water . p. 304. c 1. l ult. r. Flower of Brass . p 345. c 2. l 28. r. Cap. 25. Sect. p. 347. c 2. l 21. r. Aqua Amaraci . p. 391. c 1. l 13. r. de Evonymo . p. 392. c 1. l 7. r. Odontalgicum . p. 432. c 2. l 33. r. 58. Quinta . p. 434 , c 2. l 20. r. 59. Quinta . p. 463. c 1. l 20. r. Extract ℥ ilj . p. 471 , c 2. l 8. r. 15. Extractum . p. 471. c 2. l ult. r. Glare p. 496. c 1. l 13. r. jv . in some . p. 514. c 1. l 29. r. in a very great , p. 535. c 1. l 28. r. 2. Acetum Scordij . p 536. c 1. l 21. r. Cap. 13. Sect. p. 542. c 2. l. 7. r. Vesicae Ulcera . p. 556. c 2. l 11. r. Savin . A. ʒij . p. 575. c 2. l 5. r. 13. Tabullae . p. 609. c 2. l 17. r. Diascordium . p. 617. c 2. l 27. r. Pectorale . p. 625. c 1. l 5. r. Camphir ʒj . p. 624. c 2. l 24. r. provoke . p. 643. c 2. l 10. r. Willisij . p. 648. c 1. l 22. r. Martis lb j ss. p. 649. c 1. l 9. r. Metaline . p. 652. c 1. l 8. r. pithema . p. 688. c 1. l 30. blot out [ always . ]

A Catalogue of Medicaments Sold by the Author : and the Page in Our Dispensatory or Doron where they are to be found , together with their certain Prizes by the Ounce .

Waters . ss. d. † AQuae Ophthalmicae Nostrae , p. 721 a 1 0 † Aquae Benedictae Rulandi , p. 391 b 0 4 Aquae Mirabilis , p. 446 b 0 4 Aquae Coelestis , p. 447 b 1 0 Aquae Cinnamomi , p. 451 a 0 4 † Queen of Hungaries Water , Doron 0 8 Spirits . Spiritus Vitae Aureus Rulandi , p. 320 a 0 6 † Spiritus Diapente , p. 461 a 2 6 Spirit of Wormwood , p. 439 a 0 6 Spirit of Scurvy-Grass , Doron 0 8 Spirit of Saffron , Doron 1 6 Spirit of Limon , Doron 1 0 Spirit of Castor , p. 441 b 1 6 † Spirit of Harts-horn , Doron 1 6 Spirit of Guajacum , p. 468 a b 0 8 Spirit of Rosemary , Doron 1 0 Spirit of Angelica , p. 440 a 0 6 Spiritus Carminativus , Doron 0 8 Spiritus ex Tribus , Doron 1 0 Spirit of Turpentine , p. 471 a b 0 6 † Spirit of Sal Armoniack , p. 395 b 2 6 Spirit of Vitriol Vulnerary , p. 380 b 0 8 Spirit of Vitriol of Pennottus , p. 381 b 1 6 Spirit of Sulphur Vulnerary , p. 394 a 0 8 Panacoea Paracelsi , p. 460 b 2 6 Oyls . Oyl of Wormwood , p. 464 a b 3 0 Oyl of Carraways , p. 465 b 2 6 Oyl of Juniper-Berries , p. 470 a 3 6 † Oyl of Wax , p. 256 b , 472 b 1 6 Oyl of Philosophers , p. 474 a 1 0 Oyl of Rosemary , Doron 4 0 Oyl of Sassafrass , p. 467 b 5 0 † Oyl of Amber , p. 401 b , 474 b 2 0 Oyl of Sulphur , p. 392 a 2 0 Oyl of Vitriol , p. 378 b 0 9 † Oyl of Tartar per diliquium , p. 177 a 0 9 Oyl of Sulphur red , p. 393 b 2 6 Oyl of Mercury white , p. 298 b 10 0 Balsams . † Balsam of Sulphur Anisated , p. 390 b 3 0 Balsamum Nervinum Schroderi , p. 483 b 3 0 Essence . Essence of Camphir , p. 160 b 2 0 Potestates or Powers , commonly called Quintessences . † Powers of Amber , Doron 1 0 Powers of Angelica , Doron 2 6 † Powers of Aniseeds , p. 488 b 1 0 Powers of Bay-Berries , Doron 2 0 † Powers of Cloves , p. 493 b 2 6 Potestates Cranij Humani , Doron 10 0 † Powers of Carraways , Doron 1 6 Powers of Citron Peels , Doron 2 0 Powers of Camomil , Doron 2 6 † Powers of Fennel-seed , Doron 2 0 Powers of Guaja cum , Doron 2 0 Powers of Harts-Horn , p. 505 a 3 0 † Powers of Juniper-Berries , Doron 1 6 † Powers of Limons , Doron 1 6 Powers of Lavender , Doron 3 6 Powers of Mint , p. 501 a 2 6 † Powers of Myrrh , p. 500 a 2 6 Powers of Mercury , p. 501 a 12 0 Powers of Marjoram , Doron 3 6 † Powers of Oranges , Doron 1 6 Powers of Penny Royal , Doron 2 6 † Powers of Rosemary , Doron 2 6 † Powers of Rhodium , Doron 3 6 † Powers of Sassasras , Doron 2 0 † Powers of Savin , Doron 2 6 † Powers of Sage , Doron 3 6 † Powers of Turpentine , Doron 1 0 † Powers of Virtues , p. 510 b 2 6 † Powers of Wax , Doron 1 0 † Powers of Wormwood , Doron 1 6 Elixirs . † Elixir Subtilitatis Paracelsi , Doron 6 0 † Elixir Proprietatis Paracelsl , p. 511 a 2 0 Elixir Sulphuris , p. 517 a 2 6 Elixir of Juniper-Berries , p. 517 b 2 0 † Elixir Vitae Nost . Doron 2 6 † Elixir Purgans Panchymag . p. 512 b 1 0 Elixir of Camphir , p. 514 a 0 8 † Elixir Nephriticum , p. 514 a 0 8 † Elixir Paralyticum , p. 517 a 2 0 Elixir Juffocatione Matricis , p. 516 b 1 6 † Elixir Aliterium , Doron 2 0 Elixir Stomachicum , Doron 2 0 Elixir Hystericum , Doron 2 6 Elixir Vitrioli , p. 516 a 1 0 † Elixir of Bay-Berries , Doron 2 6 † Elixir of Wormwood , Doron 1 0 † Elixir of Bawm , Doron 2 6 Elixir of Mint , Doron 2 0 † Elixir of Sage , Doron 3 6 † Elixir of Rosemary , Doron 2 6 Elixir of Limon Peels , Doron 2 0 Elixir of Lavender , Doron 2 6 Elixir of Caraways , Doron 1 6 † Elixir of Castor , Doron 2 6 † Elixir of Contra-Yerva , Doron 1 6 Tinctures . Tincture of Antimony , p. 321 a 4 0 Tincture of Benjamin , p. 158 b 0 8 Tincture of Saffron , p. 120 b , 518 a 0 8 Tincture of Castor , p. 518 a 1 0 Tincture of Cinnamon , p. 519 a 1 6 † Tincture of Our Family Pills , Doron 0 6 Tinctura Vitae Nostra , Doron 0 8 † Tinctura Cathartica Clossaei , p. 519 b 0 8 † Tinctura Catholica Crulingij , p. 524 b 0 6 Tinctura Cholagoga , p. 525 a 0 6 Tinctura Melanagoga , p. 525 a 0 6 Tinctura Cardiaca , Doron 0 6 Tinctura Hysterica Nost . Doron 0 8 Tinctura Nephritica Nost . Doron 0 6 Tinctura Diaphoretica cum Opio Doron 1 0 Tinctura Cathartica Magistralis , Doron 1 0 Tinctura Piperis Nigri , Doron 0 6 Tinctura ex tribus , Doron . 0 6 Extracts . Panchymagago . Vegitabile , Doron 3 6 Laudanum Paracelsi , Doron 12 0 Laudanum Nostrum , p. 689 a 20 0 † Extractum Opij Anodynum . p. 534 b 1 6 Magisteries . Turpethum Minerale , p. 310 b 3 0 † Turpethum Minerale verum p. 312 b 10 0 White Precipitate , p. 304 a 3 6 Mercurius Vitae , p. 300 b 4 0 † Bezoar Minerale , p. 301 a 8 0 Salts . † Salt of Wormwood , p. 546 b 1 0 Salt of Carduus , p. 546 b 1 0 Sal volatile cornu Cervs , p. 207 b 7 0 Salt of Amber , Doron 8 0 Salt of Broom , Doron 1 0 † Salt of Vitriol , p. 375 b 2 6 Salt of Tartar , p. 176 b 383 b 1 0 Salt of Tartar Vitriolate , p. 177 a 2 6 † Sal Tartari , Emeticum Mynsichti , Doron 5 0 Saccharum Saturni , p. 294 a 1 6 Crystals of Mars , Doron 1 6 Ens Veneris , p. 285 b 5 6 Sal Prunellae , p. 367 a 0 4 Liquors . † Catharticum Argenteum , Doron 5 6 † Liquor Vitae Anodynus , p. 555 a 2 6 † Liquor Ophthalmicus , p. 557 b 0 6 Liquor Alexipharmicus , p. 558 b 1 4 Liquor for a Gonorrhaea , Synopsis p. 741 b 0 6 † Liquid Laudanum , p. 169 b 6 0 Liquid Laudanum of Schefer , Doron 1 0 Liquid Laudanum of Helmont , Doron 2 6 Vinum Benedictum , p. 566 a 0 8 † Regulata● or Magistral Eye-Water , Doron 1 0 Pouders . † Pulvis Cornachinii veri , p. 641 a 5 0 Pulvis Arthriticus Paracelsi , p. 576 a 1 0 Regulus of Antimony , p. 335 b 3 6 Sulphur of Antimony , p. 327 b 5 0 Crocus Metallorum , p. 333 b 0 6 † Mercurius Dulcis , p. 313 a b 1 6 † Our Royal Pouder , Doron . 5 0 Electuaries . Electuarium ad Tabidos , Doron 3 0 Orvietanum Verum , Doron 1 0 † Confectio Anodyna , Doron 7 0 † Theriaca Londinensis Nostra , p. 671 b 4 0 Pills . Pilulae Lunares p. 280 a 16 0 † Family Pills , p. 702 b. Doron 5 0 ‡ Pilulae Hydropicae Bontij , Doron 2 6 † Pilulae Holagogae , p. 702 a 4 0 † Pilulae Anodynae Nost . Doron . 6 0

The Medicinal CHARACTERS . lb A pound . ℥ An ounce . ʒ A dram . ℈ A scruple . gr. A grain . M. A handful . P. A pugil . p. A part . Nᵒ. Number . A. Ana , of each a like . ss. ss. half any quantity . q.s. quantum satis . q. v. quantum vis . ℞ Recipe . S A. Secundum Artem. ♄ Saturn or Lead . ♃ Jupiter or Tin. ♂ Mars or Iron . ☉ Sol or Gold. ♀ Venus or Copper . ☿ Mercury or Quicksilver . ☽ Luna or Silver . ♁ Antimony or Scibium . ♋ 🜺 Arsnick . 🜍 Sulphur . {cinnabar} 🜭 Cinnabar . 🜔 Salt. 🜕 Niter . {vitriol} {vitriol} 🜖 Vitriol . {alum} {alum} . 🜃 . 🜹 Sal Armoniack . 🜿 Tartar. ♉ Sal Gem. 🝗 Ashes . 🝕 Urine . {glass} Glass . 🜊 Vinegar . X. Talck . 🝞 . Sublimate . Spirit . 🝁 Quicklime . 🜂 Fire . 🜄 Water . 🝆 Oyl . B. Balneum . BM . Balneo Mariae . BV. Balneo Vaporis . 🝪 Alembick . 🜅 . AF. Aqua fortis . AR. Aqua Regia . AV. Aqua Vitae . SV. Spirit of Wine . SSS . Stratum super-stratum , or lay upon lay .

Note , Twenty Grains make a Scruple . ℈ Three Scruples make a Drachm . ʒ Eight Drachms make an Ounce . ℥ Twelve Ounces make a Pound . lb

Doron Medicum . A SUPPLEMENT TO THE New London Dispensatory . LIBER PRIMVS .
CHAP. I. Of Primary Alteratives .

1. A Brotonum , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Southernwood ( hot & dry in 3 d. ) cuts , opens , resists poyson , is diuretick ; the Seed is a good Pectoral , and helps shortness of Breath . It is twofold , either Male , called 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Abrotonum mas ; or Female , called 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Abrotonum faemina , which is the greater Southernwood .

2. Absinthium , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Wormwood , ( h.d. 2. ) heats , opens Obstructions of the Liver and Spleen , kills Worms : it is also called 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , from it's Bitterness . It is of three sorts , 1. The common . 2. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Pontick , or Roman . 3. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Sea wormwood .

3. Acetosa , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Sorrel , ( c. d. 2. ) Acetosella , Lujula 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Wood-Sorrel ; they both abate the violent heat of Fevers , and their Seed is good against both Flux and Bloody Flux : Wood-Sorrel is prevalent against the Plague .

4. Adianthum , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Maidenhair , ( temp. ) opens Obstructions of the Lungs provokes Urine , breaks the Stone , cures Coughs and Asthmas . There are three sorts of it , 1. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Capillus Veneris Vulgaris . 2. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Polytrichon aureum . 3. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Trichomanes , ficidula Capillaris , red Maiden-hair .

5. Agalochum , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Wood of Alocs , ( h. 2. d. 2. ) comforts the Brain . cureth swooning Fits , kills Worms , strengthens the Heart , and is an excellent Perfume . Pharm . lib. 1. cap. 3. Sect. 2.

6. Ageratum , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Maudlin , ( h. d. 2. ) it is laxative , opens the Spleen , and resists Putrefaction . The Essence cures the Griping of the Guts , the Cholick , and Bloody-Flux , strengthens the Brain , and stops Catarrhs . This is Eupatorium Mesues , Garden Costus .

7. Agnus Castus , Vitex , Salix marina , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Chaste tree , ( h. d. 3. ) the Seed heats greatly , stops the Courtes , and restrains Lust ; it allayes the Fury of the Womb , expells Wind , opens and cures hardness of the Liver and Spleen , prevails against the Bitings of Venomous Beasts . It is said to be a Specifick against Hardness , Scirrhus , Apostemations , and Ulcers of the Womb , Testicles and Genitals .

8. Agrimonia , Eupatorium Graecorum , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Agrimony , ( temp. ) it nobly opens the Liver and Spleen , cures the Cachexia & Tertians , and is an excellent Vulnerary . There are two kinds , 1. The True , which is what we have now named . 2. The Bastard , called Eupatorium Aquaticum , Cannabinum , or Adulterinum , which is both Male and Female .

9. Alchimilla , Stellaria , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Ladies Mantle , great Sanicle , ( temp. d. 1. ) it is a most noble Wound-herb , cures Ulcers and Phlegmons .

10. Alkagengi , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Winter Cherries , ( c. d. 2. ) provoke Urine , break the Stone , help the Yellow Jaundies .

11. Alkermes , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , the Berry Kermes , ( h. d. 1. ) resists Poyson , comforts the Heart , and is good against the Plague .

12. Allium , Scorodon , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Garlick , ( h. d. 4. ) resists Poyson , expells Wind , provokes Urine .

13. Alliaria , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Sawce alone , or Jack by the Hedge , ( h. d. 2. ) It is used for Sawces for Meat , instead of the former . See our Pharm . lib. 1. cap. 2. Sect. 22. There is also another , called 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Scorodoprassium , Allium Vrsinum , Great Mountain Garlick .

14. Apium , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Parsly , ( h. 2. d. 3. ) The Root and Seed opens , provokes Urine , the Courses , and the Stone . Here we may add , 1. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Olusatrum , Apium Sylvestre , Horse Parsley , or Alexander's , see it in our Pharm . lib. 1. cap. 4. Sect. 303. 2. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Oreoselinum , Apium Montanum , Mountain Parsley .

15. Argentina , Potentilla , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Wild-tansie or Silver-weed , ( c. 1. d. 2. ) it stops all Fluxes whatsoever , yet is said to expell the Stone .

16. Auricula Muris , Pilosella , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Mouse Ear , ( h. d. 2. ) stops Fluxes and the Whites , helps Ruptures , and is a good Wound-herb : the Juyce drop'd into the Ears , eases the Pain of them , and cleanses them from all Filth and Corruption ; the Essence cleanses the Blood , and cures Inflamations of the Eyes . To this you may add , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Cauda Murina , Cauda Muris , Mouse-Tail , Blood-strang ; see it in our Pharm . lib. 1. cap. 4. Sect. 141.

17. Betonica , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Betony , ( h. d. 2. ) It is a Wound-herb , comforts the Brain , helps Convulsions , provokes Urine : The Essence is good against the Falling-sickness , Palsie , dead Palsie , Vertigo , Megrim , Distempers of the Womb , Obstructions of the Kidneys and Bladder , biting of venomous Creatures , Poyson , Plague , Inward Bruises , Spitting of Blood , Phthysick , Consumption , Cough , Head-ach , Frensie , Madness Illness and Pain of the Stomach , want of Digestion and Vomiting .

18. Betonica aquatica , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Water Betony : See it in our Pharm . lib. 1. cap. 4. Sect. 91.

19. Buglossa , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Bugloss , ( temp. m. 2. ) It has the same Virtues with Borrage . Here add , 1. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Echium , Echion Alcibiadion , Buglossa Viperina , Vipers Bugloss . 2. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Lycopsis , Buglossus Longifolia , which see in our Pharm . lib. 1. cap. 4. Sect. 223 and 382.

20. Cardamomum , Grana Paradisi , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Cardamoms , or Grains of Paradise , ( h. d. 3. ) they both expell Wind , cleanse the Head and Stomach provoke Urine , break the Stone , resist Poyson , kill Worms , cure Agues , and the Epilepsie , provoke the Terms , cure the Cholick and Griping of the Guts , and warm a cold Head and Stomach ; the greater ( which are the Grains of Paradise ) being infused in Wine or S. V. make the Infusion smell persectly like a Quince .

21. Cardiaca , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Motherwort , ( h. d. 2. ) it is good in Swooning Fits , Mother , Convulsions , Palsies ; kills Worms , provokes the Terms , Urine , and causes speedy Delivery . Dodonaeus saith , that bruised and laid upon Wounds , it keeps them both from Inflamation and Apostemation ; It stops Blood , conglutinates , heals , and skins Sores . It is called Sideritis prima , being the first of the three kinds in Herbs called in Greek , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , and in Latine , Sideritides .

22. Centaurium , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Centory , ( h. d. 3. ) it glews wounds , opens the Liver and Spleen , is good against the Scurvy , Jaundies , Gout , Worms , provokes Urine and the Terms ; it cures Agues , Dropsies , Green-sickness , Cholick : It is two-fold , 1. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Centaurium magnum , Centory the greater , 2. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Centaurium minus , Centory the lesser ; the Virtues of both little differ , but the lesser is accounted the more effectual , the greater is a Febrifuge , good against Ruptures and spitting of Blood , Coughs and Asthmas ; it provokes the Terms , and expells the dead Child ; outwardly it conglutinates and heals all Green Wounds . The lesser is said to be very good against the Sciatica , expelling gross Cholerick and Flegmatick Humours downwards : The Juyce mix'd with Honey , and put into the Eyes , clears the Sight , and helps it of all manner of Defects , for which , esteem it as a Jewel . It 's other Vertues see in our Pharm . Lond. lib. 1. cap. 4. Sect. 143.

23. Cepa , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Onion , ( h. d. 4. ) the root rosted heals the Lungs , and a Cough , expells Poyson ; outwardly applied , they ease the Gout : sliced and infused all night in Rhenish Wine , and drunk the next Morning , gives Infallible case in the Stone , and removes all Stopages of Urine . Here add , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Scilla , Squilla , the Squil , or Sea Onion , which see in our Pharmdib . 1. cap. 1. Sect. 126.

24. Cer●f●lium , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Chervil , ( h. d. 1. ) expells Wind , provokes Urine , and the Stone . Here add , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Gingidium , Lepidion , Tooth-pick Chervil , which see in our Pharm . lib. 1. cap. 4. Sect. 278.

25. Chainedrys , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Germander , ( h. d. 2. ) it opens the Liver and Spleen , provokes Urine and the Terms . There is another called 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Teucrium , Wild or Great Germander : it has the Virtues of the former , besides which , it is a Specifick against Pains and Swellings of the Spleen , and bitings of venomous Creatures .

26. Chamepitys , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Ground pine , ( h. 2. d. 3. ) it opens the Liver and Spleen , cures the Jaundies , Mother , Epilepsie , and Dropsie , provokes Urine and the Terms , strengthens Nature , cleanses the Blood. The Juyce mix'd with Mead , and drunk for forty days together , is a Specifick in the Cure of the Gout and Sciatica ; ( whence it was called Iva Arthritica , Gout Ivy ) also , the Juyce mix'd with Honey , and applied , heals green Wounds , old and corrupt Ulcers , softens and dissolves the Hardness in Womens Breasts , and cures the biting of Serpents , and other venomous Beasts .

27. China 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , the root China , ( h. d. 1. ) it is sudorifick , and diuretick , opens the Spleen , and drys much .

28. Cichoreum , Solsequium , Cariola , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Cichory , ( c. d. 2. ) it opens Obstructions of the Liver , and is Antifebritick . To this add , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Condrilla , Seris , Gum Succory : the Juyce thereof stops Fluxes , and is good against the biting of venomous Beasts and Serpents . The Seed strengthens the Stomach , and causeth Digestion . See it in our Pharm . Lond. lib. 1. cap. 4. Sect. 159.

29. Consolida Major , Symphyton , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Comfry , ( c. d. 3. ) it is a Wound-herb , stops spitting of Blood , and Fluxes . Here to add , 1. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Consolida Regalis , Delphinium , King 's consound , or Larks-Spur . 2. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Delphinium alterum ; 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Bucinum , Wild King 's consound , or Larks Spur. See our Pharm . lib. 1. cap. 4. Sect. 174.

30. Corylus , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , the Hasle tree , ( temp. d. 1. ) the Nut opens the Stomach , the Oyl of the Wood cures the Epilepsie , Tooth-ach , and all other pains . The Nut is called , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Nux p●ntica , nux Avellana , nux H●racleotica .

31. Cuminum , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Cumin , ( h. d. 3. ) The Seed expells Wind , eases the Cholick and Head-ach , provokes Urine , discusses Tumors . There is another sort of Cumin , called 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Nigella , Gith , or black Cumin , which is three-sold , Garden , Wild , and Damask . See it in our Pharm . lib. 1. cap. 7. Sect. 97.

32. Daucus , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Wild Carot , ( h. d. 2. ) the Seed opens and expells Wind , provokes Urine , helps Fits of the Mother . To this , add 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Caucalis , Hedge , or Bastard Parsly . See our Pharm . Lond. lib. 1. cap. 4. Sect. 140.

33. Dracunculus , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Dragons , ( h. d. 4. ) the Root expells Poyson , Stone , and Urine ; it is hotter and sharper than Aron . There are three sorts of Dragons , or Dragon-worts , viz. 1. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Dracuntium , Dracunculus major , Serpentaria major , the greater Dragons . 2. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Dracunculus minor , Arum maculatum , the lesser Dragons . 3. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Dracunculus Palustris , vel aquatilis , Water Dragons . They are all much of one Vertue and Power , the roots of which , see in our Pharm . lib. 1. cap. 1. Sect. 58. Besides which , boyled and rosted , and made into an Electuary with Honey , they help Asthma's and shortness of Breath , Coughs and Catarrhs ; for they maturate , divide , and consume all gross , tough , and flegmatick Humours : if you boyl them about three times in three several Waters , you may use them as Garlick , for Sawce , as Galen saith . Their Fruit cures virulent and malignant Ulcers , consumes and eats away superfluous Flesh , prevails against Polypus , Cankers , and other fretting and corroding Ulcers .

34. Eryngium , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Eryngo , or Sea Holly ( h. d. 1. ) the Root cleanses the Reins , provokes Urine and the Courses , opens the Spleen . There is also 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Eryngyum Trifolium , Trefoil Thistle , which see in our Pharm . lib. 1. cap. 4. Sect. 238.

35. Faba , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Beans , ( c. d. 1. ) the Meal is discussive in Tumors , abates Inflamations , and helps the King 's Evil. The great Garden kind are called Phaselus major , vel Sativus ; the small Field kind , Phaselus minor , vel Sylvestris , Horse or Field Beans .

36. Fabaria , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Crassula , portulaca Sylvestris , Orpine , ( c. d. 2. ) It is a good Wound-herb , stops Fluxes , is good in Ruptures , heals Distillations into the Throat : made into a Syrup , with Honey , it cures Ulcers in the Lungs : applyed , it eases the Gout .

37. Ficus , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , the Fig-tree , ( h. d. 1. ) the Figs open the Lungs , help Coughs , ripen pestilential Tumors . The Fig-tree is either 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Ficus sativa , the Garden Figtree , or 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Ficus Sylvestris , Caprificus , the wild Fig-tree . The Fruit is called 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Ficus , a Fig: before it is ripe , it is called 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Grossus , unripe : when it is ripe and dry , it is called 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Carica , a dry Fig ; but 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 in Greek , is properly the Syrian Fig. 〈◊〉 38. Foeniculum , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Fennel ( h. 2. d. 1. ) it opens , and expells Wind , provokes Urine , comforts the Sight , encreases Milk. There are two sorts of Fennel , Garden and Wild. The Essence of the Garden is good against the stinging of Scorpions , and other poysonous Creatures , opens all sorts of Obstructions , and prevails against an Erysipelas : used in a Collyrium , it prevails against all Diseases of the Eyes . The wild Fennel is called 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Faeniculum creaticum , wild , great , or Horse Fennel , and has the Vertues of the former .

39. Flos solis , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Corona solis , Sun Flower , ( temp. ) the Heads before they are flowred , are as good food as Artichoaks . See our Pharm . lib. 1. cap. 4. Sect. 255.

40. Fraxinus , Oenus , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , the Ash tree , ( temp. d. 2. ) the Leaves , Bark , and Keys , open the Liver and Spleen , provoke Urine , resist Poyson . The Ash is either manured or wild . The Decoction of the Manured opens the Liver and Spleen , cures the Rickets : the Essence being daily given , cures such as grow exceeding sat and gross , like Monsters . The Powder of four of the leaves given every day in Rhenish Wine , do the same . A lixivium of the Ashes of the Wood cures Scurf , morphew , and Roughness of the Skin . The wild Ash is called 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Fraxinus Bubula , Ornus , Fraxinus Sylvestris , & sorbus aucuparia , because it bears Berries . The Leaves are aperative , and good against the Dropsie and Pleurisie .

41. Fumaria , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Fumitory , ( c. d. 1. ) it opens the Liver and Spleen , cleanses the Body of Salt Humours , cures the Jaundice , Itch , and Scabs .

42. Fumaria bulbosa , aristolochia rotunda , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Bulbous or Onion Fumitory , ( h. 2. d. 3. ) the Root opens , provokes Urine , Courses , dead Child , cures the Jaundies and Gout .

43. Galega , Ruta Capraria , Foenugrecum sylvestre , G●ats Rue , ( temp. ) it opens , cures the Vertigo , and Fits of the Mother , resists Poyson , kills Worms , cures the Plague , Epilepsie , and Cholick .

44. Gentiana , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Gentian , ( h.d. 3. ) the Root resists Poyson and Plague , opens Obstructions of the Liver , Spleen , and Womb.

45. Gramen , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Grass , ( temp. ) it opens Obstructions , cleanses and provokes Urine . The Roots boyled in Wine and drunk , are good against the Cholick , help the Stranguria , and expell Gravel : the whole herb bruised and applied , stops bleeding and heals green wounds .

46. Horminum , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Clary , ( h. d. 3. ) it discusses , strengthens and binds . There is also 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Oculus Christi , Geminalis , wild Clary ; it has the same Vertues with the former , the Seed is excellent to clear the Eye-sight .

47. Hyoscyamus , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Henbane , ( c. 4. d. 1. ) It is narcotick , cures the Gout . Outwardly it is a good Wound-herb ; the Seed is a Specifick in the Diabetes and Incontinency of Urine . According to the Age of the Person , you may give it from ℈ j adʒij . I know one that has given it to half an ounce three or four days together , and all the Inconveniency he ever found by it , was , that it made the Patient as if he was drunk , without any other ill Symptom : he always gave the Seed whole , but I believe , half the quantity may have as great Force being bruised .

48. Hyoscyamus Luteus , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Yellow Henbane , or English Tobacco . See it in our Pharm . lib. 1. cap. 4. Sect. 310.

49. Jacca , Staebe , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Silver knap-weed , ( h. d. 3. ) it is a kind of Hearts Ease Sudorifick , a wound-herb , and cures Scabs and Itch. There is another sort , called 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Jacea Nigra , Materfilon , black Knap-weed , being a kind of Scabious . See them in our Pharm . lib. 1. cap. 4. Sect. 313. & 399.

50. Lactuca , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Lettice , ( c. 3. d 1. ) the Seed and Leaves cause Sleep , ease Pain , stop a Gonorrhaea . Here add , 1. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Pherumbrum , Lactuca sylvestris , Wild Lettice ; this is the Herb which the Israelites did eat with their Passover-Lamb . 2. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Lactuca Agnina , Lambs Lettice . See them in Pharm . lib. 1. cap. 4. Sect. 333.334 .

51. Lampsane , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Napium Charlock , Dock cress . See it Pharm . lib. 1. cap. 4. Sect. 336 , 560.

52. Lavendula , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Lavender , Bastard Spicknard , ( h. d. 3. ) it cures the Palsie , Falling-sickness , Convulsions , Swooning , Cholick , Dysentery , Strangury , k●lls Worms , expells Melancholy , comforts and strengthens the Head , Nerves , Heart , Liver , and Spleen . It provokes the Terms , and brings away the dead Child and afterbirth . The Flowers are good against the Palpitation of the Heart , Vertigo and Apoplexy . To this add 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Chamaecyparissos , Lavender-cotten , see it in our Pharm . lib. 1. cap. 4. Sect. 205.

53. Laurus , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Bay-tree , ( h. d. 3. ) the Berries provoke Urine , ease Pain , expell Wind , resist Poyson , cure the Palsie . Here add , 1. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Laurustinus , Wild Bay. 2. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Laurus Rosea , Oleander , Rose-bay . See them in our Pharm . lib. 1. cap. 4. Sect. 346. & 442.

54. Lens , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Lentils , ( temp. d. 2. ) the M●al ripens and cleanses Tumours , and is good for green Wounds . Here add , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Lenticula Marina , Sea or Water Lentils .

55. Levisticum , Ligusticum , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Lovage , ( h. d. 3. ) the Leavs and Roots expell Wind. provoke Urine , and the Courses powerfully , resist Fits of the Mother , and swelling of the Stomach , expell the dead Child , ease Pain , cure Agues , green Wounds , Ulcers , &c. There is another called 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Siler Montanum , Bastard Lovage .

56. Lilium , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Lilly , ( h. d. 1. ) the Roots externally used , ripen , mollifie , soften , cure Burnings . There is also 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Lilium Sylvestre , called also , Dens Caninus , Denticulus canis , Dogs tooth , or kind of wild Lilly. Pharm . lib. 1. cap. 4. Sect. 211.

57. Lunaria , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Moonwort , ( c. d. 1. ) it heals green Wounds , and stops all Fluxes . There is also Lunaria Latifolia , Moon flower , or Money flower , a kind of Thlapsi , called Sinapi Persicum , and , of Dioscorides , Thlapsia Cratevae . See our Pharm . lib. 1. cap. 4. Sect. 97.

58. Malva , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Mallow , ( temp. m. 1. ) it softens , relaxes , eases pains of the Stone both in the Reins and Bladder . There are four sorts of Mallows commonly used . 1. The common aforesaid . 2. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Althaea , Marsh-mallows , 3. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Alcea , H●rba Simeonis , Hungarica , Vervain Mallow , which glews Wounds and Ruptures , and heals the bloody Flux . 4. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Malva arborea . Holyock v. Dispens.

59. Malus , Pomus , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Apple-tree , ( c. m. 1. ) the Fruit , chiefly Pippins , and Pearmains , are cordial and good in Fevers . Here add 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Musa , Mose , Adam's Apple ; it is that of which they say Adam eat in Paradise .

60. Malus Armeniaca . 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Apricock-tree . ( leaves c. d. 1. ) the Fruit ( called 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Mala Armeniaca , Praecoceia Apricocks ) comfort a h●t and dry Stomach and Liver .

61. Malus Persica , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Peach tree . ( leaves c.d. 1. ) the Fruit ( called 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Malum Persicum , the Peach ) cools the Stomach , and gently loosens the Belly .

62. Marrubium , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Horehound , ( h. 2. d. 3. ) it opens all manner of Obstructions , cleanses , is good against Ptisicks , spitting of Blood , Ulcers in the Lungs . To this add 1. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Marrubiastrum , marrubium nigrum , vel foetidum , black or stinking Hore-hound . 2. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Stachys , marrubium , Aquaticum , Water Hore-hound .

63. Melo , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Melon , Melopepo , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , musk Melon , ( c. 3. m. 2. ) the Pulp of the Fruit abates Inflamations ; the Seeds open , cleanse and provoke Urine , are good against Coughs , Consumptions , and Feavers . The Fruit is called 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Melons , Pompions , Pepones . The Pulp laid to hot and inflamed Eyes , and the Fore-head , cures them ; it also comforts a hot Stomach . There is also 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Pepo Sylvestris , the wild Pompion .

64. Mercurialis , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Herb Mercury , ( h.d. 1. ) it is emollient , loosens the Belly , purges the Reins .

65. Melilotus , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Melilot , ( h.d. 1. ) it mollifies , discusses , allays Pain , is good against all Sores , old or new , breaks the Stone , and expells it ; the Juyce clears the Eyes of Spots , Web , Pearls , Dimness , &c. you may use it in a Cataplasm with yolks of Eggs , and meal of Fenugreek , for to discuss Swellings , and case the Pain of the Stomach . The Juyce drop'd into the Ears , eases their pain ; and applyed to the Fore-head , with fine Bole and Flax , eases the Headeach . The Essence provokes Urine .

66. Mentha , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Mint , hot and dry in 3. It stops vomiting chears the Spirits , and causes Appetite . Here Note , 1. That Mentha Romana is our common Garden Spear Mint . 2. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Mentastrum , Mentha aquatica is Horse mint . 3. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Sisymbrium , Scimbron , is another kind of Water mint , called Fish or Brook Mint , and white Water mint .

67. Muscus terrestris , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Ground-moss , ( temp. d. 2. ) it stops vomiting and all Fluxes , breaks the Stone and expells it , fastens Teeth , drys Wounds . To this add 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Coralina , Muscus marinus , Sea Moss , which see in our Pharm . lib. 1. cap. 4. Sect. 180.

68. Myrtus , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Myrtle tree , ( c. 1. d. 3. ) the Fruit and Leavs bind , stop Fluxes and spitting Blood , heal sore Mouths . 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Myrtus Sylvestris , Scopa regia , Butchers Broom .

69. Narcissus , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Daffodil , ( h. d. 2. ) the Roots are glutinative and cleansing , help Strains and Pains in the Joynts . Here add 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Bulbus Vomitorius , Juncifolius , Junquillias , Rush Narcissus , or Daffodil .

70. Nardus , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Spicknard , Spica Indica , ( h. 1. d. 2. ) it is astringent and hurts Women with Child ; it opens the Liver , helps the Rickets , provokes Urine , and breaks the Stone in the Reins and Bladder ; resists Poyson : a Confect of Spicknard with Cinnamon , Nutmegs and Cloves , cures the Palpitation , and the Jaundies ; is singular good against the Vertigo and Apoplexy ; comforts the Brain and Nerves , and prevails against the Palsie . There is also 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Spica Celtica , Celticknard , which see in our Pharmac .

71. Nasturtium , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Cress , or Garden Cress , ( h. d. 4. ) There are several kinds of Cresses . 1. The Garden Cress aforesaid . 2. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Cardam●m Hybernum , Winter Cresses , which see Pharm . lib. 1. cap. 4. Sect. 80. 3. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Dioscoridis , Nasturtium Graecum , Turkey Cresses . 4. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Iberis , Cardamantice , Lepidium , Nasturtium Sylvestre , Sciatica Cresses . 5. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Nasturtium Aquaticum , Water Cresses . 6. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Sium alterum , flos cuouli , the lesser Water Cress , Ladies Smocks , or Cuckow-flower , ( by some falsly called Canterbury Bells ) see the Pharm . l b. 1. cap. 4. Sect. 122.7 . Bank Cresses , ( h. d. 4. ) which resist Poyson , provoke Urine , break the Stone , cure the Yellow Jaundies , Sciatica and Scurvy .

72. Nepeta , Mentha felina , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Calmint , or Nep , ( h.d. 3. ) sometimes called Wild penny royal , and Corn mint ; it is of thin parts , opens and attenuates , removes obstructions of the Womb , expells the Terms and the Child , and removes the Causes of Barrenness .

73. Oxymyrsine sylvestre , Agrifolium , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , the Holly bush ; the berries thereof taken inwardly prevail against the Cholick and Griping of the Guts ; some say they purge . Of the Bark , Bird-lime is made , as we have taught in our Pharm . lib. 1. cap. 8. Sect. 81.

74. Panax Heracleus , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Bastard All heal , see the Pharm .

75. Panax Coloni , Stachys Palustris , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Clowns All-heal , or Clowns Wound wort , ( h. 2. d. 1. ) see our Pharm . lib. 1. cap. 4. Sect. 476.

76. Primula veris pratensis , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Ox-lips . Pharm . lib. 1. cap. 4. Sect. 533.

77. Petroselinum , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Stone Parsly , ( h.d. 2. ) it expells Wind , Urine , and the Terms , easeth Pain in the Reins . Here add , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Petroselinum , Macedonicum , Apium Saxatile , Petrapium , Macedonian Parsly .

78. Peucedanum , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Hog Fennel or Sulphurwort , ( h. d. 3. ) it opens , attenuates , expectorates , purges tartarous Mucilage and Choler ; it is used chiefly in effects of the Breast and Lungs , as in Coughs and Asthmas , and in Obstructions of the Liver , Spleen , and Reins ; it provokes Urine , breaks and expells the Stone ; and purges Flegm and Choler . The Essence is an excellent Pectoral , good against Coughs and Asthmas , Wind in the Bowels , Pain and Stoppages in any part , Fits of the Mother , Lethargy , Megrim , Vertigo , Phrensie , Epilepsie , Palsie , Sciatica , and Ruptures in Children . Outwardly , it cleanses and heals old stinking and corrupt Ulcers , which are hard to heal . In the Dropsie it is a Specifick given in Rhenish Wine , ʒj at a time . It is called Bonus genius , Stataria , Foeniculus Porcinus , Horestrange , Sow-fennel , and Sulphurwort .

79. Phalaris , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Petty Panick , or Grass Corn , the Juyce of it , as also the Grain , are prevalent against Pain and Diseases of the Bladder .

80. Phaseolus , Dolicbus Smilax hortensis , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Kidney Beans , ( temp. ) they are of good Nourishment ; the Salt of the Straw expells Urine powerfully ; the Cods are called 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Lobi , Silequae , and of Serapio , Lubia . There is another marine sort of Beans called 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Isopyrum , Phasiolos , Phasiolon , Trifolium Palustre , Buckbeans , or Marsh Trefoyle , which you may see in our Pharm . lib. 1. cap. 4. Sect. 679. By some it is esteemed an excellent thing against the Scurvy . Dropsie , Gout , and Kings Evil.

81. Pinaster , Pinus Sylvestris , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Wild Pine. Lee our Pharmacop .

82. Prunus Sylvestris , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Bullies Tree , but it is for the most part taken for the Sloe Tree . The Fruit ( especially if unripe ) is incomparable to stop all Fluxes , Dysenteria's , Lienteria's , and spitting of Blood ; it is called in Greek 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Prunum Sylvestre , Bullies ; which is , for the most part , taken also for Sloes , whose proper name in Latin is Prunelum . Of the wild Plum or Sloe , is made the counterfeit Acacia , in my opinion no ways inferiour to the true . The Flowers purge the Reins , help the Heaviness of the Heart , loosen the Belly , and Cure the Pleuriesi . Upon the Black Thorn also grows a Moss , which cures Ruptures . Schroder says , that the Sloe tree or black Thorn , becomes a Garden-fruit by good ordering , and the Fruit will be much larger . See our Pharm . lib. 1. cap. 4. Sect. 536 , & 537. cap. 5. Sect. 56. and cap. 6. Sect. 77.

83. Pseudo-diciamnus , Dictamnus Creticus , Fraxinella , Tragium , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Bastard Dittany , or Dittany of Crete , ( h.d. 2. ) it is wasting , attenuating , and opening ; it expells the Courses , Birth and After-birth , helps the Strangury , and cold Diseases of the Womb ; it expells the Stone , resists Poyson , Pestilence , and biting of venomous Beasts , helps Asthma and Anorexia . The Leavs bruised and applyed , draw out Thorns and Splinters ; the Root , taken with Rhenbarb , kills Worms , and is very good against the Rickets in Children .

84. Ranunculus , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Crow-foot , hot and dry in 4ᵒ. The Leavs , Roots or Flowers stamped with Salt and applyed , help Plague Sores , draw Blisters , and attract the Venome , ease the Tooth-ach , and provoke the Terms ; bruised and applyed they cure Scurf , Morphew , Tettars , Ringworms , Wheals , Scabs , Itch , &c. The Root in Powder , provokes sneezing . There are several kinds of it , One is called Ranunculus Illyricus , or Apium Risus , which is said to kill ; for , being taken inwardly , it spoils the Senses and Understanding ; and draws the Sinews of the Face so together , that they do seem to laugh ; and so without present Remedy , they dye ( as it were ) laughing . Another is called 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Ranunculus Aquaticus , Water Crowfoot , of the nature of Apium Risus , and by some taken for the same .

85. Raphanus , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Radish , hot in 3. dry in 20. It expells the Stone , provokes Urine , helps the Strangury , and is good against the Scurvy and Dropsie . There is another sort , which is wild , called 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Raphanus Sylvestris , Horse , or wild Radish , whose Vertues see in our Pharm . lib. 1. cap. 4. Sect. 558. And another sort called 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Raphanus Marinus , Water Radish .

86. Rapa Sylvestris , Rapunculus , Rapuntium , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Rampion , or Wild Rape : The Root is generally used in Sallads , it increases Milk , and helps Soreness of the mouth and Throat .

87. Ribes , Ceanothus Levis , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Currants , cold and dry in 1 deg. they abate the heat of Feavers , and Choller , resist Putrefaction , quench Thirst , stop Vomiting , and strengthen the Stomach .

88. Rubeola , Rubia Sylvestris , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Field Madder .

89. Rubus Tricoccos , Humi Rubus , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Dewberry , of the Nature of the Bramble .

90. Rubus Ideus , Raspis , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , the Rasp berry Bramble . It has it's Latin name from the Mountain Ida , not far from Troy , where they did grow in great Abundance . The Fruit is called 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Morum Rubi Idaei , Raspberries . See them in our Pharm . lib. 1. cap. 6.

91. Ruta , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Rue , hot in 3. dry in 4. deg. It resists Plague and Poyson , easeth Pains and Stitches in the Side , and cures most cold Diseases of the Head , clears the Sight , helps the Sciatica and Gout , and provokes Urine . Besides the Garden Rue , there are several other kinds ; as , 1. Galega , Ruta Capraria , Goats Rue , 2. Ruta Muraria , Salvia vitae , Wall Rue . 3. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Harmel , Harmala , Ruta Sylvestris , Wild Rue .

92. Salvia , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Sage , hot in 2. dry in 3. deg. It prevents miscarriage , stops spitting of Blood , strengthens the Sinews , helps fore Mouths , is an Enemy to the French Disease , and performs most things which Rosmary doth , but something more weakly . The Juyce drunk , causes Fruitfulness , which was the Custom of the Aegyptians after a Plague or Mortality , that their Women might conceive the sooner . It cures spitting of Blood , and stops all Fluxes of Blood at the Mouth ; and is also a very good Traumatick and Vulnerary . There is another kind of Sago , called Salvia agrestis , Ambrosiana , & Scorodonia , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Wild or Wood Sage , which has all the Vertues of the former .

93. Sinapi , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Mustard , Seed is hot and dry in 4 deg. It attenuates , attracts , opens the Breast and Lungs , helps Asshmas , expells the Stone , provokes Urine and the Terms , and plaisterwise , helps the Epilepsie , Lethargy , Bruises , Sciatica , and all pains coming of Cold. Used as an Errhine , it purges the Head and Brain of Cold , Flegmatick and watery Humors , stops Catarrhs , and is a means of curing old , and almost incurable Headaches . It is an approved and experienced Specifick in the Cure of the Dropsie , drunk in Rhenish Wine .

94. Smilax , Volubilis , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Bind-Weed , hot and dry in 1 deg. It opens the Belly , and dissolves hard Swellings .

95. Sophia Paracelsi , Sophia Chirurgorum , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Flix-weed , temperate and dry in 3 deg. The Seed stops Lasks , and Fluxes of Blood , strengthens and consolidates broken Bones , heals Wounds and Ulcers . Paracelsus commends it to the Skies .

96. Staechas , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Lavender gentle , and commonly French Lavender , because a great deal of it comes from France . The Arabian Staechas is the best , then that of Candia ; the French is the worst of all . It cleanses , attenuates , opens , used chiefly in Diseases of the Head and Nerves ; as the Megrim , Apoplexy , Palsie , Lethargy , and most Diseases of the Breast and Lungs . It provokes Urine , Terms , resists Poyson and Melancholy ; admirably opens all Obstructions , helps Fits of the Mother , prevails against the Stone in the Reins and Bladder , helps the Cholick , expells Wind , and strengthens the Stomach , driving forth all corrupt Humours . It is an excellent Cephalick and Pectoral . There is also 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Eliochryson , Staechas Citrina , Tinearia , Amaranthus Luteus , yellow Stechas , golden Cudweed , or Cotton-weed ; which see in our Pharm . lib. 1. cap. 4. Sect. 226.

97. Testiculus odoratus , Triorchis , Tetrorchis , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Cullions , hot and moist in 2 deg. They stir up Lust , help Consumptions and Hecticks .

98. Thlapsi , Sinapi persicum , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Treacle Mustard , hot and dry in 3 deg. The Seed provokes Urine , and the Courses , kills the Faetus , resists Poyson , breaks inward Apostems , and being taken in ℥ ij it purges Choler .

99. Tragopyrum , Fegopyron , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Buck-Wheat , cold and dry in 1 deg.

100. Tragoriganum , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Goats Marjoram , hot and dry in 3 deg. It has the compleat Virtues of Margoram , Origanum , Time , and Lavender .

101. Tribulus Marinus , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Water Caltrop . See the Dispensatory .

102. Trifolium , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Trefoil , cold and dry in 1 deg. See the Vertues in our Pharm . lib. 1. cap. 4. Sect. 676. There is 1. another sort of Trefoil , called 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Anagyris , Bean Trefoil . 2. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Coloutea , Cytisus , Trifolium arborescens , Shrub Trefoil . 3. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Lotus Vrbana , Trifolium odoratum , Sweet Trefoil . 4. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Trifolium Bituminosum , stinking Trefoil . 5. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Trefolium Paludosum , Menianthes Theophrasti , Water Trefoil or Buck Beans . See Sect. 79. aforegoing . 6. Trifolium purpurum , Purple Trefoil , called also Lotus quadrifolia , cold and dry in 1 deg. It helps Pains and fretting of the Guts , expells slimy Humours , abates Inflamations , &c. See it in our Pharm . lib. 1. cap. 4. Sect. 680.

103. Tripolium , Inguinalis marina , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Sea Starwort , or Scrapio his Turbith .

104. Triticum , Siligo , Ador , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Wheat , temperate . A Cataplasm made of Red Wheat and Vinegar , helps the shrinking of Sinews ; with Juyce of Henbane , it stops the Flux of Humours . If maulted , and the Sweetness drawn off with Water , and fermented , ( that is , made into a kind of Beer or Ale , called Mum ) you may in B. M. draw off a Burning Spirit , no ways inferiour to Spirit of Wine , of great force in comforting the Head , Brain , Heart , and Bowels , and a good Menstruum for extracting of Tinctures .

105. Vaccaria , Tamecnemum , Philitaerium , Ocimastrum , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Cow Basil , hot and dry in 1. deg. It provokes Urine , but is not much used in Physick ; the Seed is good for such as are bitten of Serpents , Vipers , and other like venomous Creatures , if it be drunk with Wine .

106. Vuae Vrsi , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Spanish red Whortle Berries . Pharm . lib. 1. cap. 4. Sect. 721.

107. Viola Flammea , Herba Trinitatis , Clavellata , Viola Tricolor , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Hearts Ease , cold in 1. moist in 2. deg. But Schroder saith it is hot and dry in 30. If he means what we here intend . It helps Epilepsies , Scabs , Ulcers , Diseases of the Lungs , and some say it cures the French Pox. It is a notable Traumatick and Vulnerary , glutinates and heals Ulcers , and disposes old Sores and Fistula's to healing , given in Powder , Morning and Evening to ʒij , or in Essence to two Spoon-fulls .

108. Virga Pastoris , Cardus Fullonum , Labrum Veneris , Dipsacus , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Ful●ers Thistle or Teasle . The Juyce in a Gargarism heals sore Throats ; and you may make of it an excellent healing Oyntment .

109. Vmbelicus Veneris , Navel-wort , or Penny-wort . It is three-fold . 1. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Acetabulum , Herba Coxendicum , great or Wall Navel-wort . 2. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Cymbalium , Vmbelicus Veneris alter ; The other Navel-wort or mountain Penny-wort . 3. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Vmbelicus Veneris aquaticus , Scatum Caeli , Navel-wort .

110. Xylobaslamum 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Wood of the Balsom Tree , hot and dry in 2 deg.

Water and Oyl of Wood of the Balsam Tree . ℞ Tylobalsamum rasped , lb. xx . steep it in Rain Water q. s. in which , Tartar iij or iiij lb. is put in powder ; digest in a warm B.M. for six weeks ; then put a quarter of the Infusion , with a quarter part of the Wood , into a Vesica , and powre on more Rain or River water , till it is within six Inches of the Brim . Cover it with a Head , and fix to it a large Recipient ; and give a gradual convenient Fire , until the water in droping appears to have no more of Oyl in it . The Recipient ought to be large , because the Oyl which falls in the end would be lost , if new Recipients should be applyed . This is also to be noted , that Oyls of Aromatick Woods do distill somewhat warm , which is quite contrary to the distilling of inflamable and violatile Spirits ; for Oyls must be separated from their bodies by a strong Ebulition and heat , raising it with the Aqueous Vapors ; but the heat must again be temperated , lest the Flegm should ascend too largely . Whereas , in Spirits the water above the worm must be kept very cool , and when it grows too hot , the cold ought to be renewed ; but not so in the distillation of these oyls . You must separate the Water from the Oyl according to Art. They both of them have the virtue of the Wood , and are powerful against the Stone , and to cleanse the Kidneys .

CHAP. II. Of Secondary Alteratives .

1. ACetum , Vinegar . § 1. A strong Water out of the Lees of Vinegar . ℞ Faeces or Lees of Vinegar , distill in a Vesicatory , with it's Refrigeratory , so will you have a fiery Spirit . It dissolves Metals , Stones and Minerals . § 2. Vinegar of Turpentine . It is made of Vinegar and Turpentine , distilled in a Retort , then separating the Oyl and Spirit from the Water .

2. Ammoniacum . § 1. It is an admirable thing in Pains of the Spleen and the Gout , and to dissolve hard Swellings . § 2. Out of the Gum you may make a Resinous Extract , which has the Vertues of the Gum exalted .

3. Gum Animi . § 1. This Gum by dissolution , in S. V. rectified , makes an incomparable white and clear Varnish ; which besides it's use for Varnishing , has all the Virtues of the Gum. § 2. Dissolved in Oyl Olive , it becomes an excellent Balsam for the Sinews and Joynts . § 3. Dissolved in rectified Oyl of Turpentine , it yet makes a better Varnish .

4. Gum Arabick . To depurate it , you must dissolve in Water and Inspissate .

5. Assa faetida , § 1. Pills of Assa . ℞ Assa , faetida ℥ j , Galbanum , Ammoniacum a. ʒij Powder of an Ox-hornʒiiij . Dissolve the Gums in Vinegar , strain , and inspissate to a due Thickness , then add the Powder . They are admirable against Fits of the Mother , and the Epilepsie . § 2. Balsam of Assa . ℞ Assa faetida ℥ j. Turpentine , Wax A. ʒvj . Oyl of Roses q s. mix and make a Balsom ; it is admirable in curing all green Wounds .

6. Benjamin . § 1. Liquor of Benjamin . It is made in the white of a hard Egg , as is Liquor of Myrrh . It takes away Morphew , Scurf , as also Spots and Scars contracted by the French Pox. § 2. A Perfume of Benjamin . Dissolve pure Benjamin in Oyl of Nuts , chiefly , of Cherrie Kernels ; to which , add Ambergrise , Musk , and Civit ; after six months strain it off ; it is an excellent Perfume for Gloves .

7. Camphir . § 1. A Fucus for Ladies Faccs . ℞ Simple Oyl of Camphir , distilled with Bole ; put into it fine Talcum in powder , digest in B. M. two or three days , or a Week , so will it grow white , and be an admirable Fucus . § 2. Oleum Camphorae Johannis Caspari . ℞ Camphir p 1. Bole p 2. powder , and distill in a Retort , in Sand , so will the Camphir come forth like Butter . Take of this p.j. Tartar calcined pij . S. V. enough to overtop it 3 Inches . Digest in B.M. till the Camphir begins to ascend , then abate the Fire , and decant the S. V. that distilled forth , into a strait mouthed Glass ; add Water , and the S.V. will be white , the Oyl of Camphyr swimming at top , which separate . To the matter left in the Still , add more S.V. distill again , and separate as before ; this work repeat , till no more Camphir will ascend ; so have you Oyl of Camphir very strong , but in a small Quantity , about an eighth part ; the S. V. rectifie for other uses . § 3. Another Oyl of Camphir . ℞ Camphir ℥ viij . Salt ℥ j. Salt of Tartar ℥ ijss . Powder , and make a kind of Cataplasm with Milk ; digest three days in Sand , then add Canary ℥ xij . distill by a low Alembick with a close Receiver , and a gentle Fire , so have you Water and Oyl , which separate . § 4. Oyl of Camphir with A. Fortis . It is made only by dissolving the Camphir in Aqua-fortis . It is not to be taken inwardly , outwardly you may use it for the Tooth-ach : This Oyl will at length be Camphir again .

8. Colophony . Being distilled in a Retort , you have a famous Balsom , which cures all sorts of Wounds at once dressing .

9. Copal . You may make an Oyl from it , as from Gum Animi , and Colophony , which is excellent for the Cure of green wounds . There was a Liquor which came from the West-Indies , called Oyl of Copalyra , which Clusius supposeth to be from this Rosin .

10. Elemi . It yeilds an Oyl by a Retort , which is a Specifick in Gouts , Palsies , and Convulsions .

11. Fuligo , Soot . It cleanses and cures the Suffocation of the Womb , the Salt cures ulcerated Cancers , causing the Venom to exhale like a Vapor .

12. Galbanum . § 1. Oleum de Galbano Clossaei . Dissolve Galbanum in Vinegar , and make a blew Oyl from an Iron Kettle , laid on one side , and a Retort upon a Trivet of Earth , then cover it with a Cover , having a hole in it , that so the degrees of Fire being kept , the Spirit may first come forth , then the Oyl ; lastly , a Balsam . They have the vertue of the Gum , but the Oyl and Balsom are more powerful . § 2. Compound Balsam of Galbanum . ℞ Purified Galbanum , dissolve it in Oyl of Turpentine , then with Rosin and Wax a. q. s. make a Balsom . It dissolves hard Nodes , eases Pains of the Gout , and cures all sorts of green Wounds , in a very short time .

13. Labdanum . Although it be flamable , yet it will not ( as Schroder says ) be dissolved with Fats . The Arabian is the cheaper , and is brought to us in an uniform mass . It is a good thing in the Tooth-ach and Stomach pains , being boyled in Wine and used . Outwardly , is said to be excellent against falling of the Hair.

14. Lacca , Gum Lac. It is made of the Juyce of a certain Tree in Pegu and Malavar ; yet some say it is made by the winged Pismires , being a Juyce that is sucked by them , which turns to Lacca , as Honey in Bees ; this , they leave upon Boughs , with which it is brought to us . But there is two sorts , the former is vulgar Lacca , the latter is the true , which others think rather grows or sweats out of the Boughs . It is prepared or washed in the Decoction of Birthwort and Schaenanth , till it is clear , then gathering what settles .

15. Mastiche , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Mastich , Rosin of the Lentisk tree . § 1. Oyl of Mastick , with S. V. ℞ Mastich lb jj . Bole in powder M iij. S. V. enough to make a Paste ; digest 14 days , then distill by a Retort in an open Fire , so will you have a light Oyl at the top , and a heavy at bottom , rectifie both with Bole and Salt ; the one you may call Oyl , the other Balsam . The Oyl is good in all Weaknesses and Crudities of the Stomach and the Cholick ; the Balsom in green wounds . § 2. Simple Balsam of Mastich , It is made by boyling the Gum in Oyl of Roses Omphacine . It is a good Healer and incarnative . § 3. According to Clossaeus , it yields Oyl alone in Plenty : and if you rectifie it upon Vitriol , it will be sharp ; and adding water by B. M. it will be yellow .

16. Myrrh . § 1. To depurate it . Powder it grossly , digest it in Wine three Inches above the Powder , by a gentle B. M. being dissolved , strain while hot , and inspissate . § 2. Oyl of Myrrh , with S. V. ℞ Liquor of Myrrh , put to it S. V. digest , and distill by an Alembick . § 3. Oyl of Myrrh with Vinegar . Mix the powder of Myrrh with Vinegar , digest , and then distill . These Oyls have the Vertue of the Myrrh .

17. Terebinthina . To make the blew Oyl of Turpentine . It is made by laying the fat Fir tree roots sliced , and flowers of Camomile Stratum super Stratum , in a Copper Kettle or Vesica , in Water , fermenting some days , till the Turpentine which is in the Fir , has drawn a Tincture from the Copper , which it carries with it through the Alembick . Thurnheuser commends it as an incomperable Vulnerary .

18. Tacamahacca . It is a most admirable Gum against all Pains and Tumors , Nodes , and such like . Schroder saith , that he has seen old Aches of the Thighs , cured by a Plaister made of this Gum ; I suppose he means the Sciatica .

19. Vinum , Wine . Magistery , or vegetable Stone of Wine . Putrifie Sack for the Space of forty days in a horsedunghill ; distill in B. M. so have you first a Spirit , then an Oyl : separate them ; after deflegmate the Spirit , and putrifie the Oyl for forty days in a Horse dunghill ; from the Faces with the Flegm make a volatile Salt without Calcination . Then purisie both together , impregnate the Salt with it's Spirit , and digest it ; after add the Oyl , and then digest till you have a red powder only . A few Grains ( or Drops , if it be liquid ) will make a quart of Water have a Winish Property .

CHAP. III. Of Purgatives .
Choler Purgers mild .

1. CAssia Fistularis . It is hurtful to a moist Slippery Belly and Stomach , and is windy ; it is corrected with a Grain or two of Pepper , Anniseed or Cinnamon , and is given in a Bolus , àʒvj ad ℥ ij . to Children ʒij .

2. Tamarinds , or Indian Dates . They are good for hot Constitutions , and because of their Coldness , are corrected with Cinnamon and Mace : they purge Slowly , but are quickned with Whey of Goats milk . Dose in Pulp , ab ℥ j. ad ij . or iij ; and in Infusion to ℥ v.

3. Manna Calabrina , § 1. It is said to be of two kinds . 1. Liquid , which are our ordinary Honey dews . 2. Solid , which is that which we intend here , and is only to be had in the Shops . It is only gathered off of the Leaves and Boughs of the common Ash , called Fraxinus , and of the wild Ash , called Ornus , but off no other whatsoever . § 2. This is the Opinion of Alcomarus and Donzellus , both Italian Physicians , and of many other Eye-witnesses , who testifie , that Manna is a Juyce or Gum , which distills from the Ash-tree , condensed by the heat of the Air , and that it ought to be ranked in the number of Gums , which distill from Trees , dissolving with Moisture , and coagulating with Heat , being far different from Arabian Manna , which is only a dew that melts with heat . § 3. Baptist a Ferrarius a Physician of Calabria , whence that comes , which we daily make use of , saith , That there are three sorts of Manna's in Calabria , one from the body of the Tree , another from the Boughs , which is forced ; and another from the Leaves ; being no Dews , but a Juyce distillled from the Fraxini , and Orni , gathered in a hot settled Season , when no Rain falls . § 4. It begins to distill when ☉ enters ♋ from the body of the Tree ; this , if it comes forth voluntarily , is a white , clear , and chrystaline humor ; which is gathered , and carefully dryed in the Sun ; this flows about six Weeks . § 5. The second begins to distil when the former ceases , which is about the begining of August , the boughs and body of the Tree being wounded through the Bark with very sharp Instruments : the Manna slows from these Wounds from Noon till ten a clock at Night ; this runs to the bottom of the Tree , like little sticks of Wax , and is gathered the next day : This is not so much esteemed as the former , being yellower or browner , yet full as much purgative . § 6. The third , from the Leaves , flows voluntarily , like little drops of Water , being , as it were , a kind of sweat upon the nervous part of the Leaf , during the heat of the day , and extends it self all over the Leaf : These Drops harden and become white in the Sun , being something bigger than grains of Wheat . In August , the great Leaves of the Ash will be so loaden with these drops , as if they were covered with Snow ; it is as good as either of the former , yet less gathered , because of the Trouble of separating it from the Leaves . See Mr. Ray of the Royal Society of London , his Catalogue of English Plants , where these things are confirmed . § 6. Manna tartarized . It is made of Manna dissolved , and cleansed , and cast into Tablets , adding to every ounce of Manna , one dram of Cremor Tartari . It has the Vertues of the simple Manna , but purges better than it . § 7. Spirit of Manna , Dissolve it in a large quantity of fair Water , which , ferment ; keep it till it has a little vinous Acidity , then distill the Spirit , as spirit of Wine . This Spirit will be better if in the Dissolution of the Manna , you add to every lb xx of Manna ℥ v of Salt of Tartar. It is a great Cordial and Sudorifick , excellent in malign or pestilential Fevers . § 8. Water of Manna . Take Manna , distil it with a gentle Fire , so will you have an incipid Water . The Vertues are the same with the former , dose ab ℥ j ad ℥ ij ; with this is made the yellow Tincture of Sulphur . § 9. Spirit of Manna with May Dew . Dissolve Manna in May Dew , and cohobate till it sublimes to the head of the Alembick like Snow ; so the Mercury being brought to the fluid nature of a Spirit , becomes a Solutive for the mineral of Gold , without any corrosive force or Operation . § 10. Crude Manna . It is safe in all cases , excepting burning Fevers . It is quickned with Syrup of Roses solutive ; give it in Prune broth , or broth of a Cock or Hen , to the quantity of ℥ iij or ℥ iiij .

4. Aloe Succotrina . Taken in too great a quantity , it inflames the Liver ; and because it opens the Orifices of the Veins , it is not safe for Women with Child , and is hurtful for hot and dry Constitutions . 'T is commonly impregnated with Juyce of Damask Roses , and corrected with Mastich . Dose àʒss to ʒj . and more .

5. Rhubarb , the Soul of the Liver ; It is not given alone , because it is apt to sume , and easily exhales , but with Endive water , or Syrup of Roses solutive ; it ought not to be given to such as are subject to the Strangury or Hemorrhoids : It is corrected with Cinnamon , Spicknard and Schenanth . Dose àʒj to ʒij . This Root is called in general , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Rha , Rheon , Rheu , Raved , Ravet , Racoma , Rhecoma . That which grows in Pontus , and about the Bosphorus is called 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Rha Ponticon , Pontick Rhubarb . That which comes from China , is called Rha Chinarum , Rha Indicum , Indian Rhubarb . The best Rhubarb is the Indian , or that which comes from China . The best next , is that which comes from Barbary which is the Common . And that which is of least Virtue , is the Rha Ponticum , or that which comes from Pontus . But there is another fort of Rhubarb , which grows in Our Country , viz. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Thalietrum , Rhabarbarum monachorum , Garden Patience ; Dock , or Monks Rhubarb . See it in our Pharm . lib. 1. cap. 1. Sect. 119. and cap. 4. Sect. 564. of the same Book .

6. Damask Roses , musked , fragrant , bitter and detergent . Their Virtues are increased if their Juyce be mixed with double quantity of Whey , and aromatized with Spike and Cinnamon .

7. Violets . They are of like Vertue with Roses , exceeding good against the Headach , and in most diseases of the head .

8. Turpentine , chiefly Venice , if made into a Bole with powder of Liquorice or Elecampane , and Sugar , it cleanses and heals the Stomach , Lungs , and Reins : The white potion made of it with the Yolk of an Egg , and Plantane water , is excellent to strengthen , and cleanse both .

9. Syrup of Roses solutive . It is hurtful to Women with Child , because it opens the Veins of the Womb , being given ab ℥ ij ad ℥ iiij .

10. Syrup of manna laxative . It is excellent to purge Children with .

11. Electuary of Hiera . It is an admirable Purger of sharp and cholerick Humours from the very extream parts . Dose àʒj ad ℥ ss , Hitherto of such Choler purgers as are mild ; these following are stronger .

12. Asarum . If it be long boyled it loses it's Strength , the Infusion is best in a proper menstruum : beaten to a fine powder it is emetick , and may be given with Whey , Wine , and Honey , soden together .

13. Scammony . It ought not to be given to such as are weak and feverish , because it 's Acrimony inflames the Spirits , and disturbs the Boby . You may give it alone in Broth ; that which is corrected is called Diagrydium . Dose à gr. vj. ad xvj . It is called in Greek , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Scammonium .

14. Pilulae Rudii . It is not only an excellent Purger of Choler , but an universal Purge , for all Times , Ages , Sexes , and Constitutions . Dose ad ℈ j or ʒss .

15. Pilulae Aureae . They are of the nature of the former , and more in use .

Phlegmagogues mild .

16. Myrobalans , Chebulan , and Emblican ; they are to be avoided in Obstructions of the Guts or Bowels : they are to be steeped in Broth to ℥ j. or boyled therein with Muscadine . to ℥ jss .

17. Cnicus or Carthamus Seeds , Seeds of bastard Saffron ▪ They purge water , and crude Flegm , but cause Wind : they are Emetick , and are corrected with Anise , Ginger , and Mastich . There is another sort called 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Atractilis , Cnicus sylvestris , wild Bastard Saffron , see my Pharm . lib. 1● cap. 4. Sect. 65.

18. Mecoachan , Female I●lap . It is of subtil part● mingled with Earthy , it purges Flegm and Water from the Head , Nerves and Breast ▪ and is good in Catarrhs , Dropsies , Gout , and French Pox. Of exquisite Tertian Agues , it makes double ones : it works excellently in form of a Powder , or if it be steeped a night in Wine or Broth , and taken in the morning fasting . Dose à ʒj to ʒij to Children ℈ j.

19. Hiera picra simple . It purges Choler as well as Flegm .

20. Morsulli mechoacannae . They were invented by Horstius , dose ab ℥ ss ad ℥ j. The beforegoing Phlegmagogues are mild and gentle , these following are stronger and vehement .

21. Agaricum , Agaricus , medicina familiae , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Agarick ; by a specifick Faculty , it frees the Lungs from clammy , thick , and putrid humours ; and is safer given in Infusion , than in substance . Dodonaeus saith , it is good against the Vertigo , Megrim , Epilepsie , Stoppages of the Head , Brain , Lungs , Stomach , Liver , Spleen , Reins , Bladder , Womb , and other inward Parts . It is good against inveterate Coug●s , Asthma's , Ptysicks , Inward Bruises , spitting of Blood , and Consumptions , as also , Vomiting , Jaundice , Green-sickness . It purges Flegm and Water from the whole body , chiefly from the mesentry , Head , and Lungs .

22. Iallap , Indian Briony . It is most proper , where Choler is mix'd with Flegm . Dose à ℈ j to ℈ ij . with cream of Tartar : It purges strongly all Humours , chiefly Water , and that safely ; It helps the Jaundies , Dropsie , Gout , and old Agues . It is a Specifick in the Cure of the King 's Evil , and Gout , fetching those rebellious Humours from the most remote parts of the Body ; the Rosin is the best to be used , or the Tincture .

23. Turpethum , Turbith . The best is gummy and white . It hurts the Stomach , and provokes Vomit ; is corrected with Pepper , Ginger , and Cinnamon . It 's Dryness brings such as use it too much , into a Consumption . It works best in a Decoction or Tincture . It draws strongly Flegm and other gross clammy Humors , from the Joynts and remotest parts , is good against old diseases , the Gout , Asthmas , French Pox , Dropsie , Leprosie , Itch , Scabs , Baldness , &c. Dose in Powder à ℈ ij ad ℈ iiij : In Infusion from ʒj adʒiij . It is also called Ferulago , and Ferula sylvestris .

24. Coloquintida , Colocynthis , Wild Cucumer . It purges thick and clammy humours from the remote parts , and sometimes provokes vomiting . It must not be corrected by Astringents , for , ( it being a violent thing ) they detein it too long in the Body . It cleanses the Brain , Lungs , Nerves , and Joynts , of gross Flegm ; cures the Headach , Megrim , Epilepsie , Apoplexy , Scabs , Jaundies , Dropsie , Gout , Scurvy , French Pox. Dose ℈ j.

25. Hermodactilus , Hermodacts , The Root is said to purge peculiarly tough Flegm from the Joynts , and is good against the Gout in hands and Feet . Dose à ʒss to ʒj . or more ; of the Infusion à ℥ ss to ℥ j. There is said to be two sorts of Hermodacts , viz. 1. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Colchium , or Meadow Saffron . 2. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Hermodactilus , Hermodacts , properly so called . The first sort gnaws and inflames the Stomach , excoriates the Bowels , causes the bloody Flux , and as Authors say , kills in a days time . The other , which we here intend , purges Flegm by stool , from the extream parts , and is excellent against the Sciatica , Gout , and pains of the Joynts .

26. Euphorbium , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , a Juyce or Gum of the Lybian Ferula , hot and dry in 4 deg. It purges Flegm and Water , but inflames violently ; especially the Jaws and Throat : It vexes the Stomach and Liver , and causes cold Sweats ; Oyl of Roses corrects it the best of any thing . Dose à gr. iij ad vj. Some will not admit it to be taken inwardly at all . If it be corrected with Vinegar or Flegm of Vitriol , it may be given à gr. iiij . to viij . as some say . It purges Flegin from the Nerves , cures Palsies , Gouts , and Convulsions , by using it inwardly and outwardly . Inwardly it may not be given , till it is a year old ; and then if never so well corrected . gr. vj or viij . is dose large enough ; nor then ought it to be given without some other mixture .

27. Sagapenum , It brings forth thick Flegm , and other clammy Humors from the extream parts , the Stomach , Guts , Womb , Breast , Reins , and Nerves . It is good in Coughs , Dropsies , Asthma's , Head-aches , Convulsions , Falling sickness , Palsie , Agues , Cholick , Obstructions of the Spleen ; it provokes Urine , and the Terms , but kills the Child : it is subtil , and draws Thorns out of the Flesh .

28. Opapanax ( hot in 3. dry in 2. d●g . ) It purges clammy Flegm from the Mesentery and remote parts , as the Breast Head , Brain , Nerves and Joynts . It is good against old Coughs , and takes away the cold Fits of Agues . Dose à ʒss adʒj .

29. Pills of Sagapenum . They are admirable against Chronick diseases , proceeding from Flegm , Water , and Melancholy . Dose ad ℈ j. or more .

30. Pills of Euphorbium . Of the same use with the former , admirable against old continuing Agues , Qu●tidian & Quartane . Dose à ℈ j ad ℈ ij .

Melanagogues mild .

31. Myrabolans Indian ; They are principally given against Quartan Agues , and purge Atra bilis . Dose à ʒvj . ad ℥ jss .

32. Epithymum , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Dodder of Time , hot and dry in 3 deg. It g●ntly purges melancholy , by a peculiar Property above all other medicines ; it is better used in the Winter than in the Summer ; and that of Crete is the best . It is used chiefly against Scabs , Ulcers , Obstructions of the Spleen , and Hypochondriack Melancholy . It is an approved thing against the Rickets , if discreetly used according to Art. It purges the Blood , provokes Urine , and expells Choler and Melancholy . It is also a Specifick against old Agues and the Jaundies . For , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Epilinum , Dodder of Flax , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Epiurtica , Dodder of N●ttles , See our Pharm . lib. 1. cap. 4. Sect. 229.232 .

33. Polypodium , of the Oak , It binds when it is old , and therefore must be used fresh and new gathered . That which grows on over-old Oaks , by it 's over much humidity , subverts the Stomach ,

34. Sena , It is one of the best of Melanagogues in Nature ; it draws Humours out of the Stomach , Spleen , and Mesentery , and from remote parts ; it is given in Broth of Prunes , or of Raisins . or in Whey , or by Infusion in proper Water , or in Spirit of Wine . The Cods if gathered before they are ripe , whilst full of Juyce , will work as the Leaves do , but withering upon the Stalk they loose all their Virtue .

25. Syrup of Epithymum , an admirable thing , given to ℥ iij or iiij .

36. Pilulae de Fumaria , powerful in curing melancholy and inveterate diseases . Dose adʒj .

37. Pulvis Senae , both sorts , which may be given à ʒj adʒiij . The former Melanagogues are mild and gentle , and work without danger , what follows are much stronger .

38. Lapis Armenius . Before you use it , let it be wash'd in Cordial Waters , so long till no more Foulness appears . Dose à ℈ ij ad iiij .

39. Lapis Lazuli . Let it be ground impalpable , and wash'd as the former . Dose à ℈ ij ad ʒj .

40. Elleborus niger , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 . It is least dangerous in decoction , and is best corrected with Flegm of Vitriol . An excellent way to give it , is to stick an Apple with Cloves and black Hellebor roots , and to roast it in the Embers . The Extract purges Melancholy strongly , and is good against all diseases which proceed therefrom , as Obstruction of the Spleen , Madness , Elephantiasis , Herpes , Cancer , Vertigo , Epilepsia , Apoplexia , Scabs , Quartans . Dose à ℈ j ad ℈ ij .

41. Elleborus Albus , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 . White Hellebor , hot and dry in 4 deg. It purges upwards and downwards , and performs all that the black will do , but much Stronger : The Power purges by sneezing , and provokes the Terms : dose , if given inwardly , ad gr . viij . To this add 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Helleborine , Epipactis , Wild white Hellebor ; which see in our Pharm . lib. 1. cap. 4. Sect. 294.

42. Mell Elieboratum . Give it in Whey , or decoction of Sena or Epithymum , ad ʒiij .

43. Syrup of Roses solutive , with Hellebor . Give it as the former . dose ℥ j.

Hydragogues mild .

44. Soldanella , Brassica marina , Sea Colewort , hot and dry in 3 deg. It purges Water excellently , helps the Dropsie and Scurvy . Dose in Powder à ʒss ad ʒj . It opens Obstructions of Liver and Spleen , helps the Cachexia , Green-sickness , Jaundice , and melancholy , and Perturbations of the mind . It is called 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Sea Colewort , or Bind-weed .

45. Orrice or Flower-de-luce Root . It provokes the Courses ; by boyling it loses , it 's virtue ; but the Juyce being put into an Egg shel with the Yolk of an Egg , and there boyled or roasted , ( and the Egg not being yet hard ) sup'd up , purges the Stomach and Bowels of Water admirably .

46. Peach Flowers . You may give them in Syrup , Conserve , Infusion , or Juyce .

47. Benedicta Laxativa , which purges Water from the most remote parts : you may give it from ʒiij to ʒvj . in Rhenish Wine . The former Hydragogues are mild and gentle ; The following are stronger , and purge powerfully .

48. Cambogia . Because it makes the Stomach a little sick , it is corrected with Spirit of Salt and Mace. It ought not to be given to Cholerick Constitutions , nor dry bodies . It cures Jaundice , Dropsies , Fevers , Scabs and Itch. dose à gr. v. ad xvj .

49. Elaterium ; Juyce of the wild Cucumer , hot in 2. dry in 1 deg. It slips even without the Veins , and draws water away powerfully , dose à gr . j. ad v. And to very strong persons , to gr . x.if well corrected , which is commonly done with Cinnamon , Spicknard , &c. It purges Water , Flegm , and Choler violently , provokes the Terms , kills the Child , cures the Jaundice , Asthma , Dropsie , Scurvy , Gout , and Kings Evil. Dodonaeus saith , it may be given to gr . x. it only worketh downward . As an Errhine , ( mix'd with milk ) it cleanses the Brain , and cures the Head-ach ; and as an Injection into the Womb , it provokes the Terms , and hastens the Birth . Mix'd with Ox Gall and applyed , it helps the Quinsey and Gout , as also Scurf , Morphew , Tettars , Mange , Itch , Pushes , Scabs , and other defects of the Skin . The wild Cucumer is called 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Cucumis agrestis , Sylvestris , Erraticus , angninus , asininus .

50. Bryonia , Briony , or Wild Vine , hot and dry in 2 deg. It is of two sorts , white and black . The white is called 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 . Vitis alba . The black is called , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Vitis nigra . The white is a Specifick in curing of Dropsies , and the Kings Evil. Dodonaeus saith , that the Root taken every day to ʒj , for a whole year together , cures the Falling-sickness , and helps such as have the Apoplexy and Vertigo : It also hastens and facilitates the Birth : drunk with Vinegar for thirty days , it helps the Scirrhus and hardness of the Spleen . It cleanses the Womb of all manner of Filth , purges Water and Flegm , provokes Urine and the Terms , cures Asthma's , Dropsies , Gouts , and Fits of the Mother . Outwardly it dissolves congealed Blood , ripens and breaks Apostems , draws forth Splinters and broken Bones , and heals old Ulcers , Scabs , Itch , and Leprofie . The black has the same Vertues , but not altogether so effectual .

51. Ebulus , Dwarf Elder ; The Bark or Seeds purge Water , and cure the Scurvy Dropsie , and Gout .

52. Cataputia minor , Tithymalus 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , the lesser Spurg , hot and dry in 4 deg. The Seeds or Leaves purge Water , Flegm , and Choler , violently . Give 6 or 12 Seeds , of the Leaves four or five at a time . Outwardly , it blisters , and takes off Hair.

53. Gratiola , Hedge Hysop , hot and dry in 3 deg. It works upwards and downwards , the Juyce or Extract mightily purges waterish , gross , and slimy Humours , cures all Fevers , Dropsies , and diseases coming of cold and watery causes , and kills Worms . If you give it in it's own gross body , first dry it , steep it in milk , dry it again , and make a powder . dose ʒss .

54. Esula , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Wild Spurge , hot and dry in 4 deg. An Extract of the Roots , purges Flegm , chiefly downwards , and cures the Scurvy , Dropsie , and Jaundice . dose à ℈ j. adʒj . The Milk , Seed , and Leaves , are very strong ; but the Roots are more mild . It may not be used till a month after it has been gathered ; and if it be yet five or six months old , it is yet better . The Bark of the Root is mostly in use : It is corrected by insusing it three days in Vinegar .

55. Mezereon , Laureola ; hot and dry in 4 deg. The Berries are called Cocci , or Indian Grains . They exulcerate , cause Fevers , weaken the chief parts , and purge water violently . The Correction is by steeping in Vinegar twenty four Hours . Dose of the Berries or Leaves in powder , à gr . v. ad xij . but it ought not to be given alone .

56. Ricinus , Palma Christi , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , the greater Spurge hot and dry in 4 deg. It powerfully purges watery and serous Humours , as also Flegm and Choler ; it is good against the Sciatica , Gout , Jaundice , and Dropsie . dose 12. of the Kernels or Seeds .

57. Oyl of Elder and dwarf Elder berry stones . It purges Flegm and Water strongly in half a dram , both upwards and downwards .

58. Black Alder , or Frangula . The inner Bark is chiefly in use , which purges strongly , both by Vomit and Stool , all ill Humours , chiefly Water and Flegm , and that violently , and therefore is corrected with Anise , Fennel , Cinnamon , and Ginger ; dose adʒ ij . It helps the Dropsie , Jaundice , Rickets , Scab , Itch , and strengthens the Stomach , Liver , and Spleen .

Holagogues or Panchymagogues .

59. Diasena , or Powder of Sena compound , which is given from ʒss adʒj . in Rhenish Wine , or with Electuarium Lenitivum .

60. Spina Cervina , Buckthorn , cold and dry in 1 deg. The Berries purge Choler , Flegm , and watery humours , help Struma's , Cathexia , Dropsie , Gout . Provoke the Terms , &c , dose in powder , à ʒj adʒjss . In decoction , à 40. ad 60. of the Syrup , from ℥ j to ℥ ij .

61. Diacatholicon , or the Universal purging Electuary : dose ab ℥ j ad ℥ ij . at Night .

62. Extractum Catholicum Sennerti . dose àʒss adʒj . It is most proper in Dropsies and moist humours .

63. Extractum Panchymagogon Hartmanni . It is universal to all humours , à ℈ j ad ij .

64. Extractum Panchymagogon Mynsichti . It is no ways inferiour to the former ; and by many supposed much before it ; it may be given to all Ages , Sexes , and Constitutions , à ℈ j adʒj ; it pleasantly purging all Homours without loathing .

65. Pilulae Hologogae , They perform all that any Pill can be said to do , but they are very strong and powerful , and ought only to be given to strong bodies .

66. Mel Scilliticum , Honey of Squills , an admirable Panchymagogue , and may be given as a Preparative to other Panchymagogues .

67. Confectio Hamech . This purges all Humours , and from all parts of the Body ; but chiefly Salt , Cholerick and melancholy humours , and that principally from the Head. dose à ʒiij ad vj. in Rhenish Wine , or mix'd with Elect. Lenitive ʒiij .

68. Tinctura Catholica Grulingii . It purges all humors , and that from all parts of the Body , pleasantly and without pain : dose ab ℥ j ad ℥ ij .

69. Tinctura Cathartica Clossaeei . It is of the same purport with the former .

Emeticks or Vomitories .

70. Gentle Vomits . Senecio or Groundsel , which cools Choler , helps the Jaundice , heat of the Liver , Vomiting , Sciatica , Surfeits , Womens Fluxes , and kills Worms . Outwardly , it helps inflamed Breasts , Scald Heads , Struma's , pains of the Stomach , and Gout . Staphis agria , Staphsacre , hot and dry in 4 deg. The seed is emetick , and brings forth gross Flegm . dose à ℈ ss ad gr . xv . To these add Salt of Vitriol , Warm water , Simple Oyl , Juyce of blew Flower-de-luce Roots , Roots of Garden Cucumers , Melons , Daffodils , Asarabacca , Peach-flowers , Rocket and Orach Seed , bark of the Wall-nut-tree full of Juyce , and the Catkins thereof , inner bark of Elder , and dwarf Elder .

71. Strong Vomits . White Hellebor , white Virriol , Silver Flowers of Mercury , Emetick Flowers of Antimony , Mercurius Vitae , Sulphur Antimonii , Crocus metallorum , Glass of Antimony , Aqua Benedicta of Quercetan , Vinum Helleboratum , Aqua Benedicta Rulandi , &c.

CHAP. IV. Of the Temperament of Medicines .

1. ALL Medicines simply considered in themselves , are either , hot , cold , moist , dry , or temperate .

The Qualities of medicines are considered in respect of us , not of themselves ; for those Simples are called hot which heat our Bodies , those cold , which cool them ; and those temperate , which work no change at all in us , in respect of either Heat , Coldness , Dryness , or Moisture . And these may be temperate , as being neither hot nor cold , yet may be moist or dry : or being neither moist nor dry , yet may be hot or cold ; or lastly , being neither hot , cold , moist , nor dry .

2. In Temporature , there is no degree of difference . The differences of the other Qualitics are divided into four degrees , beginning at Temperature : So that a medicine may be said to be hot , cold , moist , or dry in the first , second , third , or fourth degree● .

The use of Temperate medicines , is in such c●ses , ( where there is no apparent Excess of the first Qualities , ) to preserve the body temperate , to conserve Strength , and to repair decayed Nature . And note , that those medi●ines which we call cold , are not so called , for that they are really cold in themselves ; but because the degree of their Heat , falls below the Heat of our Bodies : and so only in respect of our Temperature are said to be cold , being otherwise in themselves really hot ; for without beat , there could be no Vegetation , springing , nor Life .

3. Such as are h●t in the first degree , gently heat our Bodies , being cooled by Nature or Accident , thereby cherishing the natural heat , when weak , and restoring it when it is wanting .

Their use is , 1. To make the offending humours thin , that they may be expelled by Sweat. 2. By outward Application , to abate Inflamations and Fevers , by opening the peres of the Skin . 3. To help Concoction , and keep the Blood in it's just Temperature .

4. Such as are hot in the second degree , as much exceed the first , as the first exceed a Temperature , or our natural Heat .

Their use is to open the Pores , and take away Obstructions , by cutting tough Humours through their own essential f●ree , when nature cannot .

5. Such as are hot in the third degree , are more powerful in heating , being able to inflame the Body , and cause Fevers .

Their use is , to provoke Sweat extreamly , and cut tough Humaurs , and therefore all of them resist Malignity , Plague , Pestilence and Poyson .

6. Such as are hot in the fourth degree , burn the Body , if outwardly applyed .

Their use is , to cause Inflamations , raise Blisters , corrode the Skin , and expel wind .

7. Such as are cold in the first degree , fall as much on the one side of Temperature , as hot medicines do on the other .

Their use is , 1. To qualifie the Heat of the Stomach , and cause Digestion . 2. To abate the Heat in Fevers . 3. To refresh the Spirit almost suffocated .

8. Such as are cold in the second degree , are chiefly of use to abate Inflamations .

9. Such as are cold in the third degree , are such as have a repercuslive force .

Their use is , 1. To drive back the matter , and stop Defluxions . 2. To make the Humours thick . 3. To limit the Violence of Choller , repress Sweat , and keep the Spirits from fainting .

10. Such as are cold in the fourth degree , are such as stupisie the Senses .

They are used , 1. In violent Pains . 2. In extream Watchings , and the like Cases , where Life is dispaired of .

11. Drying medicines consume the Humors , stop Fluxes , stiffen the parts , and strengthen nature . But if the Humidity be exhausted already then these consume the natural strength .

12. Such as are dry in the first degree , strengthen ; in the second degree , bind : In the third , stop Fluxes , but spoil the Nourishment , and bring Consumptions ; In the forth degree , dry up the radical moisture , which being exhausted , the Body must needs perish .

13. Moist medicines are opposed to drying ; they are Leoitive , and make slippery .

These cannot as some say , exceed the second degree , because they say , heat dries up the Humidity , and cold congeals it ; but such are mistaken , for if the cold or heat is not excessive , or the medicine be temperate , it may be humid to the sourth degree .

14. Such as are moist in the first degree , ease coughing , and help the Roughness of the Wind-wipe ; in the second , losen the Belly ; in the third and fourth , make the whole Habit watery and flegmatick , filling it with Dropsies , Lethargies , and such like dull diseases .

15. Thus medicines alter according to temperature , whose active qualities are heat and cold , and whose passive are Dryness and Moisture .

16. The Active qualities eradicate diseases . The passive are subservient to Nature .

So hot medieines may cure the Dropsie , by opening Obstructions ; and the same may cure the yellow Jaundice by it's attractive quality , in sympathizing with the Humour abounding : cold medicines may compress or abate a Fever , by condensing the hot Vapors ; and the same may stop any flux , by it's congealing power ; dryness or moistness , all this time , only assisting of Nature . Thus much of Temperaments in general .

CHAP. V. The Temperaments limited .

1. MEdicaments Temperate , chiefly in respect of Heat or Cold. Bears Breech , Asparagus , Ladies Thistle , Eringo , Mallows , Mechoacan , Garden Parsnips . Cinkfoile , Wall Rue , common Maidenhair , black and golden Maidenhair , Wood roof , Bugle , Harts tongue , sweet Trefoil , common Trefoil , flix weed , Paul's Betony , Lluellin , Liquorice , Pine Kernels , Jujubes , Figs , Sebestens , Raisins , Currans , Dates , Gum Elemi , Tragacanth , Arabick Veal Suet , Goats Suet , Hogs Grease , Sweet Oyl , Sweet Almonds , Chestnuts .

2. Medicaments hot in the first degree , Roots of Marsh-mallows , Bugloss , Satyrium , Leaves of Avens , Eye-bright , Chervil , Cowslips , Self-heal , Burnet , Marshmallows , Borage , Bugloss , Colworts , Camomile , Dodder , Liverwort , Agrimony , Fumitory , Toad-flax , Melilot , Malabathrum , Spicknard , Scolopendrium , Colts-foot . Flowers of Borage , Bugloss , Betony , Ox-eye , Melilot , Camomil , Staechas , Groundsel . Seeds of Coriander ; Faenugreek , Line , Gromwel , Sesamus , Beans , Pease . Fruits , Cypress-nuts , green Wallnuts , ripe Grapes , Mulberries , fragrant Apples . Barks of Ash-tree , Tamarisk . Gums , &c. Sugar , Bdellium , Labdanum , Gum Haedera . Fats of a Kid , Doe , Hart , fresh Butter .

3. Hot in the second Degree . Roots of Smallage , Capers , Parsly , Fennel , Lovage , Spignel , Reeds , Waterflag , Swallow-wort , Asphodel male , Carline Thistle , Cyperus long and round , Mercury , Devils bit , Butter Bur , Hogs Fennel , Sarsaparilla , Pimpernel , Zedoary . Leaves of Common and Roman Wormwood , Maudlin , Ladies mantle , Calves Snout , Dill , Smallage , Pimpernel male and female , Mugwort , Clary , Costmary , Betony , Calamus odoratus , Oak of Jerusalem , Marigolds , Chamaepytis , Cookow Flowers , Faenugreek , Hipericon , Ivy , Hops , Broom , Alehoof , Alexanders , Double Tongue , Bawm , Horehound , Parietary , Archangel , Bays , Parsly , Polly mountain , Sage , Sanicle , Scabious , Senna , Soldanella , Vervain , Perwincle , Scordium , Staechas . Flowers of Amomum , Gilliflowers , Saffron , Bawm , Rocket Jesamy , Wall-flowers , Winter Gilliflowers , Woodbine . Seeds of Dill Smallage ; Orobus , Rocket , Bazil , Nettle . Fruits , Capers , Fistick-Nuts , Dry Figs. Barks , Cassia Lignea , Frankincense Caper Roots . Gums , &c. Mastick , Frankincense Galbanum storax . Fats , of the Lyon , Panther , Bear , Fox grease , Goose grease , Ducks grease .

4. Hot in the third Degree , Roots of Angelica , Birthwort long and round . Sowbread , Asarabacca , Acorus , Squills , Briony white and black , Dictamus , D●●nicum , Celandine , Virg●n●a Snake-root , Galangal , both Hellebors , Elecampane , Orrice , Radish , Turmerick , Filipendula , stinking Gladon , Turbith . Leaves of Southernwood , male and female , Asarum , Agnus castus , Amomum , Bishops-weed , Baccharis , Dittany , Brooklime , water Cresses , Carduus ben : Centory greater and less , Scurvy-grass , Marjoram , Tobacco , Rosmary , Lavender , Calamint , Germander , Calandine , Pilewort , Flebane , Dwarf , Elder , Epithymum , Herb mastick , Featherfew , Mint , Origanum , Penny-royal , Savory , Time , Rue , Savin , mother of Time , Spike , Mentastrum , Cnicus , Elecampane , Hysop , Nigella , Aenanthe , Bind-weed , Sneezwort , Water mint , Nettles , Flowers of Agnus Castus , Epithemum , Leucoium , Hops , Cloves , Aenanthe , Crowfoot . Seeds of Annis , Caraways , Amomum , Bishops weed , Cardamons , greater and lesser , Fennel , Carrot , Cumin , Smallage , Parsly , Nigella , Navew , Hurtwort , Stavesacre , Agnus Castus , Fruits of Juniperberries , Cubebs , Anacardiums , bitter Almonds , Bay berries , Nutmegs . Barks , Mace , Cinnamon , Oranges , Limons , Citrons , Winters Cinnamon , Guajacum . Gums , &c. Benjamin , Assa Faetida , Aloes , Myrrh , Ammoniacum , Cedar pitch , Opopanax , Musk. Metals , Flower of Brass , burnt Brass , Scales of Brass , Verdigrise , Diphryges , Alum , Salt , Niter , Sulphur .

5. Hot in the fourth Degree . Roots of Aron , Master-wort , Dragons , Garlick , Onions , Leeks , Pellitory of Spain , Costus , Gentian , Ginger . Leaves of hot Arsmart , Dittander , Sciatica Cresses , Garden Cresses , Stone Crop , Leeks , Crowfoot , Rosa solis , Spurge , Mezereon . Seeds of Mustard , Water Cresses , Onions . Fruits , Pepper white black , and long , Guiny Pepper , Jamaica Pepper . Gums &c. Euphorbium . Minerals , Vitriol , Orpiment , Sandarach , Chrysocolla , Misie , Sory .

6. Cold in the first degree . Roots of Sorrel , Beets white and red , Comfry , Plantane , Rose root , Madder . Leaves of Sorrel , Wood sorrel , Arach , Burdock , Shepheards Purse , Parietary , Hawk weed , Yarrow , mild Arsmart , Colts foot , Violets , sharp pointed Dock , Apple tree , Myrtle . Flowers of Roses , Violets . Seeds of Barley , Millet , Rice . Fruits , Flesh of Quinces , Citrons , Limons , Pears , Prunes . Gums , &c. Acacia , Dragons Blood. Stones , Hyacinth , Saphir , Smaragd .

7. Cold in the second Degree . Roots of Ravet , Dasies , Endive , Succory , Hounds Tongue , Hyacinth . Leaves of Blite , Chickweed , wild Tansie , Knotgrass , Succory , Buck horn , Plantane , Dandelion , Endive , Fumitory , Straw berries , Lettice , Willow , Purslane , Ducks meat . Hyacinth , Sorrel , Solomon's Seal , Fleawort , Flowers of yellow Anemone , Endive , Succory , Water Lillyes , white and yellow . Seeds of Endive , Lettice , Purslane , Succory , Gourds , Citruls , Cucumbers , Melons , Pompions , Sorrel , Nightshade Fruits of the Gourd , Winter Cherries , Cucumber , Melon , Pompion , Peach , Pomgranate , Prune , Galls , Sowre Apples . Juyces of Oranges , Lemons , Citrons , Apples . Woods , of Sanders .

8. Cold in the third degree . Roots of Bistort , Housleeks . Leaves of Housleek , Nightshade , Hemlock . Flowers , Balaustians or Pomgranate Flowers , Corn poppies . Seeds of Hemlock , Henbane , Poppy , Nightshade . Fruits , Golden Apples , Mad Apples , Mandrake Apples . Gums , &c. Hypocistis .

9. Cold in the fourth degree . Roots of Mandrake , Henbane , Poppy . Leaves of deadly Nightshade , Henbane , Mandrakes , Poppies ; Flowers of Henbane , all sorts of Poppies , except field or corn Poppies , Nightshade , Mandrake . Fruits Stramonium , or Thorn Apple . Juyces , Meconium , Opium ( according to the vulgar Opinion ) Juyce of Henbane , deadly Nightshade , Mandrakes .

10. Dry in the first Degree , Roots of Madder , Tamarisk , Bears Breech , Burdock , Red beet , Calamus Aromaticus , Pilewort , Self heal , Endive , Eringo , Jacynth , Knee-holly . Leaves of Agrimony , Cleavers , Burdock , Beet , Colworts , Camomil , Fennel , Jacynth , Malabathrum , Myrtle , Mullein Shepheards purse , Ladies thistle , Chervil , Eye bright , Cowslips , Hawk-weed , Tongue blade , Melilot , mild Arsmart , Self heal , Sena , Flixweed , Coltsfoot , Perwincle . Flowers of Ox-eye , Cowslips , Camomil , Saffron , Hyacinth , Melilot , Roses . Seeds of Beans , Faenugreek , Barley , Wheat , Fennel . Fruits , Juniper berries , Chestnuts . Gums , Olibanum . &c. Frankincense ,

11. Dry in the second Degree , Roots of Capers , Succory , Radish , Waterflag , Alkanet , Smallage , Reeds , Swallowort , Asphodel male , Basil , Valerian , Spatling Poppy , Ladies Thistle , Avens , Succory , Hounds tongue , Cyperus long and round , Fennel , Lovage , Spignel , Mercury , Devils bit , Butterbur , Parsly , Plantane , Buckhorn , Zedoary . Leaves of Pimpernel , Mugwort , green Dill , Betony , Dodder , Shepherds purse , Horse tail , Tooth pick , Mint , Wild mint , Plantane , Rosmary , Spicknard , Comfry , Fumitory , Burnet , Sorrel , Vervain , Shepheards Rod , Common and Roman Wormwood , Wood Sorrel , Maudlin , Ladies mantle , Smallage , Wild Tansie , Distaff thistle , Costmary , Betony , Bugle , Cookow Flowers , Carduus ben. Avens , Centory the less , Succory , Scurvy Grass , Dandelion , Indian Leaf , Strawberry Leaves , Broom , Alehoof , Alexanders , Archangel , Nettles white and red , Bay leaves , Marjoram , Fetherfew , Bawm , Mercury , Devils bit , Tobacco , Parsly , Bucks horn , Willow Leaves , Sage , Sanicle , Scabious , Soldanella . Flowers of Pomgranates , Peony , Anemony , Groundpine , Bind-weed , Stechas , Rosmary , Amomus , Clovegillifer , Rocket , Sage , Burnet , Lavender , Spicknard . Seeds of Dill , Garden Cresses , Lentils , Orobus , Millet , Rice , Barley . Fruits of the Quince tree , Capers , Cypress nuts , Balanus Myrepsica , Nutmegs , Pears , Pistich Nuts , Pine Nuts , Bay berries . Woods of Sanders , Guajacum , Sassaphras , Cassia Lignea . Gums &c. Galbanum , Opponax , Stone pitch , Storax , Mastick , Honey .

12. Dry in the third degree . Roots of Birthwort long and round , Angelica , Sow bread , Acorus , Asarum , Doronicum , Galangal , Cinkfoil , Squill , Wood Sorrel , Trefoil , Bistort , Bryony white and black , Carline thistle , China , Celandine , Virginian Snake root , white Dittany , Elecampane , Filipendula , Galanga greater and lesser , Orrice , English and Florentine , Rest harrow , Peony , male and female , Hogs Fennel , Sarsaparilla , stinking Gladdon , Tormentil , Ginger . Leaves of Angelica , Southernwood male and female , Brooklime , Fearn , Yarrow , Cinkfoil , Polium , Trefoil , Briony white and black , Calamint , Germander , Chamepytis , Worm-wood , dry Dill , Bishops weed , Asarum , Pilewort , Fleabane , Epithymum , Ebulus , Bank Cresses , Clary , Lavender , Lovage , Chamedrys , Hysop , Juniper , Marjoram , Horehound , Origanum , Parsly , Sneezwort , Herb Mastich , Mint , hot Arsmart Pennyroyal , Rue , Savin , Willow , winter and summer Savory , water Mint , Time , Mother of Time , Spicknard , Tansie . Flowers of Epithymum , Cloves , Wood bine , Germander , Chamaeptitys , Bind weed , Balaustians . Seeds of Dill , Smallage , Bishops weed , Amomum , Anise Caraway , Cumin , Coriander , Nigella , Gromwel , Parsly , Agnus castus , Grana Tinctorum . Fruits , Nutmegs , Galls , Carpobalsamum , Juniper berries , unripe Bramble berries , unripe Mulberries , Acorns . Gums &c. Aloes , Acacia , Acetum , Camphir , Musk , Myrrh . Minerals , Flowers of Brass , burnt Brass , Scales of Brass , Alum , Salt , Sulphur , Niter , Diphryges , Calcitis .

13. Dry in the fourth Degree , Roots of Pyrethrum , Costus , Dragons , Onions , Lecks , Garlick , black and white Hellebor , Gentian . Herbs , all sorts of Cresses , Masterwort , all the sorts of Spurge , Aron , Dragons , all the sort of Crowfoot , Rue , wild Rue , Onions , Leeks , Garlick , Flowers of Crowfoot . Seeds of Mustard , Treacle Mustard , Rocket , Poppie . Fruits , all the sorts of Pepper . Barks , Cork , Cinnamon , Winters Cinnamon , Pomgranate Peels , Mezereon , Oak , Frankincense tree , Mace. Minerals , Verdigrise , Vitriol , Orpiment , Sandarach , Chrysocolla , Misie , Sory , Lead .

14. Moist in the first degree . Roots of Satyrium , Bugloss , Rapes , Parsnips , Dasies , white Beets , Grass , Scorzonera , Skirrits . Herbs , Borage , Bugloss , Parietary , Bazil . Flowers of Borage , Bugloss , Mallows , Endive , Succory . Seeds of Mallows , Sesamus . Fruits , Pulp of Citrons , Jujubes , Sweet Almonds , the greater cold Seeds . Gums , &c. Manna , Sugar .

15. Moist in the second degree . Roots of water Lillyes , Purslane , Lettice . Herbs , Violets , water Lillyes , Orach , Blite , Dasies . Flowers of water Lillies , Violets , Henbane , Poppies . Fruits , Apples , Peaches , Damask Prunes , ripe Grapes .

16. Moist in the third Degree . Herbs , Chick weed , Southistles , Hemlock . Fruits , Gourds , Melons , Pompions , Cucumers .

17. Moist in the fourth degree . Herbs , Lertice , Purslane , Ducks meat . Fruits , Nightshade berries . Liquors , Fair-water , Rain-water , Dew , distilled waters from cold and moist things .

CHAP. VI. Of the Appropriation of Medicines .

1. CEphalicks , are such medicines as are appropriatrd to the Head , and help against such Diseases as it is subject to .

§ 1. Cephalicks are some hot , some cold , and so manifestly alter the disposition of the Head ; or else , by an occult property , in changing the disposition of the mind , by their sweet Scent , pleasing Harmony , delightful Signature , or excellent Tast . § 2. They are known ( most of them ) from their Signatures , from their Warming , cleansing , cutting , and drying ; and from their thin , subtle , volatile and spiritual Substance and Property . § 3. Cooling Cephalicks are used in watchings and head-aches ; heating Cephalicks , in Dullness , Heaviness , and Sleepiness . § 4. If the Brain be afflicted , before you strengthen it , purge and cleanse it ; and when you purge it , let it be done with Cephalicks : but first be sure to purge and cleanse the whole body , lest the head be soon filled with Vapors again . § 5. In purging and cleansing of the Brain , Cephalick Pills , and other purging Medicines , are commonly used ; but these are not the best things . God and Nature have ordained another way of purging the head and brain , which is , by the Nostrils . In this case , solid Errhines are best , and of great power and force to cleanse and bring away all Impurities : These , ten or twelve times used , will cleanse the Brain , and bring away more filth and corruption , than ten thousand Internal Purges given in Pills , Potion , or what other form you please . § 6. The Brain and Head being purged by these solid Errhines not only much relieves the head , eases head-aches , takes away Dulness and Drowsiness , &c. but it is of excellent use in all Distempers of the Eyes , Ears , Throat , Amygdala's , &c. in all Strumous or Scrophulous Tumors of the Neck , defluxions of Humors , Rhumatisms , &c. by drawing a vast Flux of matter from all those parts by the Nostrils . § 7. Under the name of the Head are contained the Eyes , Ears , Nose , Pallet and Teeth ; and most things ( if not all ) which respect the Brain , respect them also . § 8. In Externals , apply not to the Eyes , things too hot , sharp , hard , biting , nor viscous ; nor yet things oyly . To the Nose apply not things stinking , because they hurt the brain . § 9. The Pallate requires things grateful , because otherwise the Stomach would be subverted . The Ears require warming and drying medicines , because they are cold and dry in Substance . § 10. The Teeth are soon hurt with sowre , sharp , and austere things , because they are not covered with either Flesh o● Skin to defend them . They require things cleansing and binding ; sweet and fat things rot them .

2. Pectorals , Are such as are appropriated to the Breast and Lungs , and these either regard the parts afflicted , or the matter afflicting .

§ 1. In ulcerated Lungs , things glutinative and binding are used , which are naturally enemies to the Lungs because they hinder respiration and cleansing ; but Lenitives are most proper , because they open and remove the matter which sticks , and cause free breathing , as also easie spitting . § 2. In Distillations , if the matter be so thin , that it cannot be expectorated , it must be made thicker ; if too thick , it must be cut , and made thinner . § 3. Those things which make thick , are cold by nature ( as Poppies , Opium , &c. ) Those which make thin are hot , ( as Bawm , Coltsfoot , &c. ) But such are natural Pectorals , whose essential Properties , are to strengthen the Breast and Lungs .

3. Cordials are such medicines as are appropriated to the Heart ; and these , by a singular Property , chear , comfort , and revive the Spirits .

§ 1. The heart is afflicted , either by too much heat , by Vapors , or by Poyson : and therefore such things as cool the heat of Fevers , strengthen the heart , and resist poyson , are Cordials . § 2. Yet are not all cold things cordial ; for Henbane is cold , as well as Coral or Pearls , yet not a Cordial as they are . § 3. And of Counter Poysons , some strengthen the heart against Poyson ; others by Antipathy oppose it . § 4. Such things as strengthen it , do it either by Similitude or by Attraction , which is a forceable drawing away of what offends .

4. Orecticks or Stomachicals , are Medicines appropriated to the Ventrical or Stomach , which by a pleasing Sharpness , contract it , and by a grateful Tast delight it .

§ 1. Their use is , first in lost Appetite ; secondly , in Concoction weakned : thirdly , in the Retentive Faculty destroyed . § 2. The first is cured by cleansing and acid things : the second by Aromatical , heating , and strengthning things : the third ( from whence comes belchings , Vomitings , &c. ) by Astringent Medicines . § 3. The first ought to be given after due cleansing of the Stomach ; the second before meat , for so the Concoction is best helped : the third against Vomiting , after meat .

5. Hepaticals are such Medicines as are dedicated to the Liver , to open Obstructions , to strengthen it , and to correct it's Vices .

§ 1. Such things delight and strengthen the Liver , as are sweet , and do gently bind : ( but because the Liver is most subject to Obstructions , have a care of great Binders . ) § 2. Such things correct it's Vices , as either hinder Obstructions , or open them ; and these are such as cut , attenuate , and cleanse , with a gentle heat . § 3. But if after Obstruction , there be Inflamation , you must use cooling Hepaticks . Here then beware , that you hurt not the concoctive Faculty , or so cool the Diaphragma , as to hinder breathing .

6. Spleneticals , Are such things as are appropriated to the Spleen , the Seat ( as some suppose ) of Melancholy .

§ 1. And these are such as are appropriated to Atrabilis or Melancholy ; and do remove Obstructions of the Spleen , arising from that humour . § 2. This is done , first by cordial , cooling , and moistning medicines . Secondly , by opening and cutting Medicines , which differ from Hepaticks in this , that these are more loosing , those more binding , by Sect. 5. § 1.

7. Nephriticks or Renals . are such medicines as are dedicated to the Reins and Bladder , remedying their Vices .

§ 1. The Urine is stopped by Stones , Humours , or Inflamations , and therefore , those Medicines , 1. Either break the Stone , 2. Or cut gross Humors . 3. Or cool and cleanse . § 2. Binding things in these Cases are dangerous , because they stop Urine ; and therefore those are only proper , which are Lenitive , cut and extenuate , without violent Heat .

8. Hystericals are such things as are appropriated to the Womb , and these are most of them Cephalicks .

§ 1. These are known chiefly by their Scent ; for sweet scents draw the Womb that way they are applyed ; stinking Scents the contrary . § 2. The Reason is , because it sympathizeth with the head and Brain , from whence the nervous parts take their beginning . § 3. And therefore those are said to be Hystericals , which ( as well as by their intrinsick Vertue ) have a power or force in their Scent , to repress Vapors and fits of the Mother .

9. Arthriticals are such Medicines as are appropriated to the Joynts , having a drying , heating , and gentlt binding quality .

§ 1. Their use is either in easing of Pains , or strengthning the part that is weakned . § 2. Pain is either taken away ( by taking away it 's cause ) or asswaged . § 3. It is asswaged by Anodyns , when the Symptons are so great , as to cause Fluxion , Inflamations or Fevers . § 4. If you respect the part , use Anodyns ; if the pain Narcoticks . § 5. If by the pain there be an Influxion , 't is a Sign the matter proceeds of Blood or Flegm . § 6. Such things as take away the Cause , are strong Cephalick Drawers and Cutters . § 7. After the Pain is ceased , and the cause taken away , apply Astringents , not only to strengthen the parts lately weakned , but also to hinder future Defluxions .

CHAP. VII . Of hot Medicaments appropriate .

1. HEating the Head. Doronicum , Fennel , Peony , Spicknard , Winter his Cinnamon , Betony , Costmary , Carduus ben. Cowslips , Eye-bright , Featherfew , Goats Rue , Herb Mastich , Lavender , Laurel , Lovage , Maudlin , Melilot , Time , Pennyroyal , Rosma-Celandine , Scurvy-grass , Sneezwort , Sena , Vervain , Camomil , Sage , Stoechas , Anacardiums , Cubebs , Nutmegs , Lilly convally , Primrose ; Roots of Birthwort , Masterwort , Acorus ; Coriander-Seed ; Kermes , Bay and Juniperberries , Cardamoms , Cloves , Misletoe of the Oak , Frankincense , Storax , Amber , Ambergrise , Musk , Castoreum ; Limons , Oranges , chiefly the Rinds ; Black cherries , Rue , Marjoram , Centory , Spicknard . Add these Ophthalmicks ; Valerian , Fennel , Celandine , Eye-bright , Pimpernel , Rosmary , Aniseeds , Rue , Saffron , Centory the less , Betony , Lignum Aloes , Flowers of Hypericon , Melilot , Seeds of Clary , Line ; Honey , Treacle , Mithridate , Aloes , White Vitriol , Tutia , White and Rhenish wines .

2. Heating the Throat . Devils-bit , Pilewort , Archangel white and red , Black and white Pepper , Honey , Sugar , Ginger , Cloves , Cardamoms , Vitriol , Orange and Limons Peels , Garlick , Leeks , Onions , Horehound , Musked Cranes-bill , Verbain , turneps , Mustard-Seed , Ground Ivy , Ivy berries , Camphir , Nutmegs .

3. Heating the Breast and Lungs . Birthwort , Calamus Aromaticus , Cinkfoil , Elecampane , Liquorice , Orrice , Squills , Cassia Lignea , Cinnamon , Betony , Bays , Bawm , Calamint , Camomil , Distaff Thistle , Fennel , Germander , Hysop , Horehound , Indian Leaf , Maiden hair , Nettle , Oak of Jerusalem , Organy , Perwincle , Rue , Scabious , Time , Schaenanth , Dates , Figgs , Raisons , Coltsfoot , Pimpernel , Scordium , Dragons , Soapwort , Fluellin , Ground Ivy , Spotted Lungwort , Spicknard , Sea grass , wild Rue , Siler montanus , Chervil , Carduus ben. Southernwood , Saffron , Sassafras , Guajacum , Orange Peels , Fine Bole , Ammoniacum , Turpentine , Myrrh , Frankincense , Olibanum , Aniseeds , Carraways , Fennel Seeds , Sage , Faecula of Aron , Costus , Orrice root , Wall-flowers , Cummin seed , Mustard seed , Pepper , Grains of Paradise .

4. Heating the Heart . Angelica , Butterbur , Bazil , Cinnamon , Citrons , Carline Thistle , Doronicum , Scorzonera , Tormentil , Valerian , Zodoary , Pimpernel , Bays , Bawm , Broom , Carduus ben , Rue , Goats Rue , Rosmary , Southernwood , Sena , Saffron , Spicknard , Juniper-berries , Mace , Nutmegs , Wall-nuts , Mastard seed , Scordium , Devils bit , Camomile , Dictamnus , Masterwort , Swallow-wort , Bistort , Contrayerva , Virginian Snake-root , Cochinile , Sage , Scabious , Fluellin , Cardiaca , Garden and wild Cresses , Centory , Borage , Bugloss , Seed and Peels of Oranges , Limons , Citrons , Lignum Aloes , Myrrh , Camphir , Benjamin , Mastich , Amber , Amber grise , Fine Bole , Terra Sigillata , Bezoar stone , Harts Horn , Rhinoceros Horn , Bone of a Stags heart , Cloves , Gentian , Vervain , Marigolds , Indian Nut , berry Kermes , Elecampane , Oyl of Cinnamon , Burnet , Calamus Aromaticus , Spirits of Wine , Honey , and Sugar .

5. Heating the Stomach , Avens , Fennel , Galangal , Ginger , Rhadish , Spicknard , Enula , Cassia lignea , Cinnamon , Citrons , Limons , Oranges , Sassafras , Bays , Bawm , Broom , Hysop , Indian Leaf , Mint , Time , Parsly , Sage , Schaenanth , Smallage , Worm-wood , Rosmary , Cloves , Mace , Nut-megs , Almonds , Nut ben , Pine-nuts , Olives , Anise , Carraways , Ammi , Cardamoms , Cubebs , Cumin ; Pepper the three sorts , Burnet , Rhapontick , Zedoary , Motherwort , Acorus , Grains of Paradise , Fennel-seed , Coriander , Juniperberries , Bay berries , Aloes , Xyloaloes , Mastich , Spirit of Wine , Sasafras , Hypericon , Labdanum , Tacamahacca , Styrax calamita , Balsamum verum , de Peru , de Tolu , Staechas Camomil .

6. Heating the Liver . China , Carline Thistle , Dogs grass , Fennel , Gentian , Parsly , Rhubarb , Smallage , Sparagus , Turmerick , Agrimony , Alecost , Ash , Bays , Asarum , Centaury minor , Chamepytis , Germander , Fox gloves , Hops , Hore-hound , Harts tongue , Maiden-hair , Time , Ladies Thistle , Maudlin , Pimpernel , Celandine , Sampire , Sage , Scordium , Water Cresses , Camomil , Betony , Elder , Annis , Caraway , Ammi , Cumin , Amomus , Schaenanth , Kneeholy , Eringo , Capers , Rest harrow , Madder , Burnet , Eupatorium , Horseradish , Squills , Rhapontick , Centory , Liverwort , Spike , Brooklime , Seeds of Oranges , Limons , Citrons , Juniper berries , Cinnamon , Zedoary , Cassia Lignea , Lignum Aloes , Guajacum , Yellow Sanders , Worm-wood , Hops , Broom , Scurvy grass , Chervil , Mustard Seed .

7. Heating the Spleen . Ash , Round Birthwort , Capers , Carline , Ferne , Fennel , Gentian , Parsly , Sparagus , Bays , Agrimony , Centaury minor , Ceterach , Chamepytis , Dodder , Germander , Hops , Horehound , Harts tongue , Maidenhair , Time , Smallage , Sampire , Sage , Scordium , Sena , Tamarisk , Water Cresses , Worm-wood , Betony , Wall-flowers , Anise , Caraways , Rue , Peach-Kernells , Ammoniacum , Galbanum , Opoponax , Bdellium , Broom , Roots of Ferne , ( which are Specificks ) of Florentine , Orrice of Scorzonera , of Avens , of Horse Radish ; Scurvy grass , Black Hellebor , Chervil , Mustard Seed , Wild Parsnip ; Leaves of Scolopendrium Verum , Brook lime , Dead Nettle , Saffron , Sassafras , Xyloaloes , middle Rind of Ash , and Elder roots , Acorus , Bawm , Burnet , Juniperberries .

8. Heating the Bowels . Ginger , Valerian , Zedoary , Ground Ivy , Alexanders , Camomil , Lignum Rhodium , Xyloaloes , Sassafras , Bay and Juniper berries , Aniseeds , Caraway , Cumin , Seeds and Roots of Parsly , Parsnip . Dill , Fennel , Chervil , Smallago , Garlick , Leeks , Onions Costus , Galanga , Hog Fennel , Spicknard , Indian and Celtick , Pellitory of the Wall , Savory , Tansie , Schaenanth , all the sorts of Pepper , Hartwort , Worm-seed Manna , Sugar , Honey , Oyls of Olives , Almonds , sweet and bitter , of Peach Kernels , Oyl of Ben , Oyl of Wallnuts .

9. Heating the Reins and Bladder . Bazil , Burdock , Carline Thistle , China , Cyperus , long and round , Dropwort , Knee-holly , Marsh mallows , Parsly , Smallage , Asparagus , Spatling Poppy , Spicknard , White Saxifrage , Valerian , Sassafras , Lignum Nephriticum , Agrimony , Betony , Brooklime , Bays , Broom , Chervil , Costmary , Camomil , Clary , Germander , Hops , Melilot , Time , Nettles , Organy , Pimpernel , Pennyroyal , Rocket , Sampire , Schaenanth , Scordium , Toadflax , Vervain , Almonds , Juniper-berries , Raisins , Cicers , Gromwel , rest Harrow , Liquorice Parietary , Elder , Winter cherries , Turpentine , Burnet , Featherfew , Flowers of Hypericon , Peach stone Kernels , Oyls of sweet and bitter Almonds , Cherry stone Kernels , Pease , Beans , Oak of Jerusalem , Cassia Fistula , Cassia Lignea , Saffron , Tamarisk , Myrrh , Gum Guajaci , Lapis Judaicus , Lapis Nephriticus , Stones of Peaches , Crabs Eyes , Earth worms , Egg shells , Jaws of a Pike , Spirit of Salt , of Turpentine , of Elder berries , of Vitriol , Waters of Perficary , Hydropiper , Rest harrow , Saxifrage , Oyl of Juniperberries , Elixir proprietatis , Tartar Vitriolate ; Salts of Rest harrow , of Broom , of Beans , of Bean Stalks , of Nettles ; Extracts of Veronica and ground Ivy , Syrup of the Juyce of Parietary .

10. Heating the Womb. Peony , Valerian , Burdock , Angelica , Pimpinella , Briony round Birthwort , Mugwort , Rue , Mercury , Featherfew , Savin , Betony , Elder , Hypericon , Staechas , Spicknard , red Vetches , Rosmary , Indian Nut , Juniper berries , Oranges , Cinnamon , Nutmegs , Cassia Lignea , Saffron , Cardamoms , Ash , Pepper , Castorem , Laserpitium , Cubebs , Xyloaloes , Guajacum , Hysop , Zedoary , Amber , Ambergrise , Musk , Civet , Oyl of Cloves , Assa saetida , Olibanum , Labdanum , Bdellium , Caranna , Benjamin , Galbanum , Ammoniacum , Sagapenum , Opoponax , Myrrh , Gum Guajaci , Sweet Marjoram , Bawm , Motherwort , Acorus , Oyl of Amber , Spirit and Tincture of Castor ; Oyls of Rhodium , Mace , Nutmegs and Cinnamon , of Wall flowers , of Angelica , Rue , of Castor and Scorpions ; Tincture of Pepper white and black .

11. Heating the Joynts . Branca Ursina , Costus , Ginger , Hermodacts , Iallop , Mechoacan , Agrimony , Hydropiper , or hot Arsmart , Asarum , Camomil , Costmary , Garden Cresses , Cowslips , Hypericon , Melilot , Rosmary , Rue , Sciatica Cresses , Water Cresses , Staechas , Sage , Bays , Spicknard Indian and Celtick , Calamus Aromaticus , or Acorus , Juniper berries , Chamepytis , or Gout Ivy , Tree Ivy , Doronicum , Peony male and female , Flixweed , Ash-tree leaves , Bay leaves , Pellitory of the Wall , Lavender , Turpentine , Galbanum , Saga penum , Opopanax , Ammoniacum , Myrrh , Bdellium , Rosin , Colophony , Oleum Nervinum , Oyl of Nutmegs , Figs , Wall-nuts , Raisins , Greck Pitch , Pine Rosin .

CHAP. VIII . Of Cold Medicaments appropriate .

1. COoling the Head , Mandrake , Lettice , Purstane , Plantane , Nightshade , Henbane , Water Lillyes , White Poppies , white Roses , Violets , Gourd , Cucumer , Melon , Opium , Housleek , Leaves of the Vine , Willow , Venus Navel , Juyce of the Birch-tree , Water and Oyl of Froggs . Add these Ophthalmicks : Roots and leaves of Succory , Succory Flowers , Straw berries , Rape , Fumitory , Water Lillies , Plantane , White Roses , Violets , Quinces , Rotten Apples , Pears and Plums alone , or with Sugar or Honey , Poppies , Puislane , Dandelion , Oak , Fleawort , Bean flowers , Fine Bole , Terra Sigilla●a , Ceruse , Litharge , Lapis Calaminaris , Tutia , Saccharum Saturni , Spodium , Blew bottle , Clivers , Mucilages of Fleawort Seeds , and Seeds of Mallows , Marsh mallows , and Quinces .

2. Cooling the Throat . Bramble , Orpine , Privet , Strawberries Leaves and Fruit , Poppies , Juyces of Oranges , and Limons , Verjuyce , Vinegar , Album Graecum , Acacia , Juyce of Slows , Galls , Acorns , Alum , Berries of the Bramble , whilst green and red , Mulberries , almost ripe , and ripe , Dew berries , Raspberries , Violet Leaves , Columbines , Cranes bill , Anchoves , Pickled Herrings , Cucumers , Barberries , Grapes ripe and unripe .

3. Cooling the Breast and Lungs . Endive , Lambs tongue , Plantane , Polypody , Purslane , Water Lillies , Coleworts , Violets , Mallows , Bugloss , Succory , Poppy , Quinces , Barley , Pruncs , Mulberries , Jujubes , Sebestens , Sanders all the sorts , Faenugreek , Tragacanth , Gum Arabick , Whey , Red Roses , Seeds of Citruls , Gourds , Cucumer , Melon , Henbane , Nightshade , Hemlock , Sorrel , Dandelion , Chickweed , Barley , Hips of both wild and sweet Bryar , Barberries , Mucilages of Fleawort seed , Faenugreek and Althaea , white Lillies , Goats Milk , River Crabs .

4. Cooling the Heart . Dandelyon , Sorrel , Wood Sorrel , Water Lillyes , Violets , Succory , Cucumers , Gourds , Rasp berry , red Currants , Barberries , Oranges , Limons , Citrons , Pomgranates , Sanders , Pearls , Coral , Fragments of the precious Stones , Mulberries , the four cold Seeds , Quinces , ripe Apples , Pears , Plums , Cherries , Juyce of Wood-sorrel , Roses , Eglantine berries , Grapes ripe and unripe , Acacia , Juyce of Slows .

5. Cooling the Stomach . Succory , Sorrel , Asparagus , Water Lillyes , Endive , Purslane , Mirtle , Roses , Violets , Balaustians , Cucumers , Melons , Gourds , Barley , Juyces of Quinces , Citrons , Oranges , Limons , Pomgranates ; Seeds of Citrul , Gourd , Cucumer , Melon , Roses , Myrtle berries , Medlars , Tamarinds , Curans , both white and red ; ripe and unripe Apples , Pears , Plums , Cherries , Goose-berries , Pearls , Coral , Alum , Verjuyce , Oak buds .

6. Cooling the Liver . Asparagus , Grass , Water Lillies , Straw berries , Sorrel , Succory , Sow-Thistle , Endive , Purslane , Lettice , Roses , Burrage , Bugloss , Balaustians , Acacia , Poppy , white and red , Barley , Juyces of Oranges , Citrons , and Limons , Seeds of Cucumers , Gourds , Melons , Citruls , Pomgranate Peels and Juyce , Juyce of Quinces , Currants , Gooseberries , Wood Sorrel , Myrtles , Medlers , Tamarinds white and red , red Coral , Shavings of Harts horn and Ivory , whey of Goats milk , Fumitory , Dandelion , Barberries , Crystals of Tartar.

7. Cooling the Spleen . Willow , Hemlock , Fumitory , Polypody , Dodder , Epithymum , Bark of Willow roots , the four greater and lesser cold Seeds , Water Lillies , Straw berry , Sorrel , Wood-Sorrel , all the kinds of Succory , or Succory like Plants , Henbane , red and white Sanders , Barberries , Crystals of Tartar , white Coral , whey of Cows and Goats Milk , Oyl of Salt , Sulphur and Vitriol .

8. Cooling the Reins and Bladder . Grass , Straw berries , Water Lillies , Purslane , Willow , Lettice , Whey , Cassia Fistula , Violets , Roses , Poppy , Oranges , Limons , Citrons , Barley , Endive , Succory , Hearts ease , Flowers of Violets , Beans ; Seeds of Citruls , Cucumers , Gourds , Melons , Medlar Stones , Violet Seeds , Flesh of Quinces , Barley water , Niter , Sal-prunellae , Salt of Chrystal , Tartar , Saccharum Saturni , Prunes .

9. Cooling the Bowels . Cassia Fistula , Sow Thistle , Bucks Horn , Fumitory , Mallows , Althaea , Orpine , Plantane , Myrabolans , Prunes , Tamarinds , Comfry , Chickweed , white Sanders , Buck horn Plantane , Dasies , Succory , Endive , Beets white and red , Bistort , Elder , Pomgranate Rinds , Myrtles , Parslane , white Lillyes , water Lillyes , Arach , Oyl of Poppy seeds , Mucilages of Fleawort seed , and Faenugreek , Oat-meal , Whey , Butter-milk .

10. Cooling the Womb. Bistort , Comfry , Shepheards purse , Perwincle , Plantane , stinking Arach , Oak , Purslane , Loostrife , Roses , Quinces , Balaustians , Water Lillyes , Willow , Henbane , Poppy , Pomgranates , Medlars , Myrtles , red Coral , Acacia , red and white Sanders , Dragons Blood , wild Tansie , Sow thistle , Madder , Barberries , Hypocistis , Cabbage and Colworts , Alum , red Coral , Pearl , Mother of Pearl , fine Bole , Terra Lemnia .

11. Cooling the Joynts . Henbane , Housleek , Lettice , Nightshade , Poplar , Willow , Poppy , Opium , Comfry , Knotgrass , Dasies , Vine leaves , Myrtle , Sorrel , Bistort , Hounds tongue , Plantane , Endive , Alkanet , Madder , Bears breech , Eryngo , Iallap , Mecoachan , Burdock , Shepheards purse , Flixweed , Yarrow , wild Tansie , Bucks Horn , Fumitory , Ducks meat , Hermodactils , Woodbine , Quinces , Gourds , Citruls , Cucumers , Melons , ( the five last being outwardly applyed ) Cypress , Horse tail , Oak Leaves , Colcothar , Alum , Saccharum Saturni .

CHAP. IX . Of the Properties of Medicines .

1. EMollient Medicaments are such , as soften and resolve an hardness to an equal Temperature . Or thus , An Emollient is that which by Heat and Moisture , warms what 's frigid and congealed , and moistens it's dryness .

§ 1. Cold thickens the Humors , and Dryness hardens them , and this in a Tumor requires an Emollient . § 2. Their use is , first in melancholick Tumors ; where , if the Humor be complicate , so must the Medicine be ; and if the Humor be very tough , the Medicine must be the hotter . Secondly , in softning hard places . Thirdly , in Sinews shrunk . § 3. And these are known , First , by Tast , as being sweetish or incipid , fat and oyly . Secondly , by feeling , as being smooth and Slippery .

2. Relaxers , Are such as l●osen any member contracted , or through Cold , Dryness , or Repletion of Wind , Humours , or other matter ; and they are a little hot , and very moist .

§ 1. This property of stretching , properly belongs to the musculous and nervous parts of the body , to which , Relaxers are generally applyed ; and therefore , less heat and more moisture , is required . § 2. Their use is chiefly in Convulsions , Cramps , and such like Diseases .

3. Rarifying Medicines are such , as being of thin and subtil parts , make tough and thick Humors thin and rare , and so fit them for Expulsion , being only so hot , as neither to draw matter together , nor yet to discuss it being gathered .

§ 1. Their use is , to open the pores of the Skin , make matter thin , and so ease pain . § 2. Their Anodine property appears from this , for that in Tumors , it is not only plenty of Humours . which causes the pain , but a certain dryness , hardness , and stretching of the Skin , which these medicines remedy by their emollient and relaxing Property . § 3. To these are opposed Medicaments , making thick , which have opposite qualities : these are cold , moist , and viscous , such as stop the pores of the Skin .

4. Aperitives are such as ( being of thin parts , and biting ) open the mouths of the Vessels , warming and comforting of them .

§ 1. Their use is , chiefly in Mouths of the Vessels in the Stomach , in the Aspera Arteria , and other Vessels dedicated to the Lungs , and also to ease the violence of Coughing . § 2. They are known by Tast , being sharp and piercing , biting the Tongue like pepper .

5. Attenuating Medicines are such as by a gentle cutting quality , loosen the Bowels , and open Obstructions there .

§ 1. The Bowels being obstructed by thick , tough , and viscous Humours require Medicines of a thin cutting Substance , being either hot or hold . § 2. Their use is , first , to open the Bowels ; secondly , to cleanse the Breast of Flegm . Thirdly , to expell the Terms . § 3. Let them be used after some gentle Purge : They are generally in Tast sharp , sowre , or bitter , dilating the tongue and not contracting of it ; and may properly be called Inciders .

6. Astringents are such at by their Sharpness and Roughness , contract , dry up , and bind the places where they come .

§ 1. They are all dry by Nature , being either hot as Cinnamon , or cold as Alum , Opium ; they are known by their contracting the tongue , and are generally opposed to loosening , or lenitive Medicines . § 2. Their use is , first to make the Humors thick ; secondly , to hinder Defluxions : Thirdly , to stop Fluxes of the belly : Fourthly , to contract the pores of the Skin : Fifthly , to stanch bleeding .

7. Attractives are such as by their heat and thinness , draw Humors , or matter to any part of the body desired .

§ 1. And these do it either by natural Heat , as Onions , Leeks , Garlick , Briony , Spurge , Nettles , Aron , Euphorbium , Dittany , Mustard , Pyrethrum , Crowfoot , Cantharides , Oyls of Turpentine , Bricks , Bays , Castoreum , &c. § 2. Or by Putrifaction , as Leven , Pigeons , Hens , and Goats Dung , and all other Excrements . § 3. Or by Sympathy , as all Purges and Vomits , Viseus Quereinus , Peony , Amber , Load stone , &c. § 4. Their use is , First , Inwardly , to take away corrupt Humours out of the body , and to expel Poyson . Secondly , Outwardly to draw out Poyson , Fire , or the offending matter . from the Internal to the External parts . Thirdly , to warm parts over much cooled , and to help forward the Crisis .

8. Repercussives , Repulsives , or Repellers , Are such as by a cold Quality ( being astringent also ) drive back the matter or humour to some other place .

§ 1. And so these are opposed to Attractives , as whites of Eggs , Horse-tail , Roses , Purslane , Lettice , Nightshade , Housleek , Melons , Cucumers , Ducks-meat , Quinces , Balaustians , Pomgranate peels , Poppy , Opium , dryed Toads , the Popular Oyntment , Mercurial Oyntments . § 2. Their use is , chiefly , first to stay Influxions , and repel Vapors . Secondly , to help Inflamations , hot Tumors , Head-aches , and the like . § 3. They may be best used in the beginning , Discussives in the latter end . § 4. But if the matter be venomous or pain be great , take heed of Repulsives , or forbear them till due purging . § 5. Take heed also , lest you too much contract the Pores with them .

9. Discussives are such as generally disperse the matter , and so dissolve it by insensible Transpiration .

§ 1. Their uses are chiefly External ; first , in opening the Pores , and making the matter thin . Secondly , to dissolve Tumors . § 2. These Medicines the Greeks call Diaphoretica , more because they make the matter perspire through the Pores , than that they are considered as Sudorificks : but being inwardly given , their chief Intention is to cause Sweat. § 3. These Medicaments have adjoyned with them a power also of attracting , but they generally expel , or bring out only serous thin Humors and Vapours ; not Blood nor gross Humors , which are only evacuated by Phlebotomy and purging . § 4. But in Tumors , they ought to be used with caution , lest by drawing away the thin parts the thick being left behind , the Swelling should grow so hard , as to become past all the hopes of cure ; in this case , mix Emollients with your Discussives .

10. Cleansing Medicines are such as by a drawing quality , have power to take away the Sanies , Filth , or Matter of Wounds or Vlcers , and make them clean .

§ 1. In a putrified Sore , it is necessary to cleanse it before it can be healed ; and those Medicines do it by a certain kind of Roughness , Sharpness , or nitrous quality . § 2. They are hot , cold , salt , sweet , bitter , nitrous , used in external Applications , as Purges are in internal Exhibitions . § 3. As their use is to cleanse the Sanies and filth of Wounds and Ulcers ; so also ought they to be used after general Prescriptions and Evacuations ; the pain of the Ulcer being first eased , the Quittor ripened , the flux of humors stopped , and the Inflamation abated ; otherwise , the Cure will never go on successfully .

11. Anodynes are such as by a gentle warming , or temperate quality , and soft substance , ease and take away pain ; with having some small regard to the cause , and entering into the part by their Tenuity .

§ 1. These are generally hot , and so abate the pain and heat of Inflamations , by opening the pores , and letting those hot Vapors out . § 2. Yet ought they not to be too hot , lest , instead of easing the pain , they should inflame . It will be good to chuse such as are of a moderate Temperature , and of a thin Essence . § 3. And the reason is yet farther apparent , that they ought not to vary much from Temperature , because they are to be applyed both to hot and cold effects . § 4. In cold effects they ease pain , by opening the pores , penetrating , and warming : In hot diseases they ease the pain by opening the Pores , by which , the hot , fuliginous Vapors being let out , the part is cooled .

12. Narcoticks or Hypnoticks , ( improperly called Anodyns also ) are such things as by reason of their exceeding cold quality , case pain by Stupefaction , or dulling the Senses .

§ 1. These some think take not away pain at all , but only stupifie the Senses , that you cannot feel it . § 2. They are mostly used , when the Symptoms appear more dangerous than the Disease : but in the beginning and height of Fevers , beware of them inwardly , unless prepared with a sharp or nitrous Spirit . § 3. If the pain be in the Skin , let the Anodyn or Narcotick be liquid ; but the deeper it lyes , the more solid , lest their virtue should be lost , before the work is done .

13. Carminatives are such as by a heating , rare , and anodyn quality expell Wind.

§ 1. Their chief use is in the Cholick , Stone , Griping of the Guts , and the like Diseases . § 2. Wind is generally contained in some certain cavity , and that either in the Bowels , or in the External parts , in Tumors . § 3. But in what part of the body soever it be , if it makes too great a distention , it causes pain ; the removing of which , must be by opening the Vessels or the Pores . § 4. So that Carminatives are said to contain in them a complex Operation : for they ease pain by opening the stoppag●s , letting the extending matter out ; this they do by their Heat , Thinness , and specifick property to those Intentions . § 5. And they comfort and heal the parts already hurt , by an Anodyn property , having a Sympathy with the part hurt and pained .

4. Diaphoreticks , or Sudorificks , are such as provoke Sweat , and work by insensible Transpiration .

§ 1. Their use is to expel serous thin Humors , and filthy Vapors , lying in the outward parts of the body , and near the Surface of the Skin . § 2. But if there be gross matter with all , ( as in Tumors ) there is danger ; for by sweating , the thin matter being transpired , nothing but an incurable hardness is left behind . § 3. They are to be used generally in the declining of the Disease , unless in Diseases proceeding from Blood , where they are used in their Increase and State. § 4. They are of a hot quality , and thin parts . § 5. But some Authors make a difference between Diaphoreticks and Sudorificks ; which to me seems needless , they are so near a kin . § 6. The former , viz. Diaphoreticks , they call Transpirers , which are such things as drive the Morbisick matter through the Pores of the Skin invisibly , or by insensible Transpiration . § 7. The Latter , viz. Sudorisicks , which they also call Hydroticks , are such Medicaments as drive out the morbisick matter by the habit of the body , in a sensible manner , to wit , by sweat . § 8. But to declare my own Opinion in a word , I think there is no difference between them , but in degrees ; Diaphoreticks being the weaker sort of sweating Medicaments , Sudorificks the stronger .

15. Alexipharmacks , or Alexiteria , are such Medicines as resist Malignity and Poyson .

§ 1. They are twofold , First , such as strengthen Nature against Poyson . Secondly , such as over-come it by a contrary quality . § 2. If poysons kill by their quality , let them be overcome by their contraries , as cold Poysons by hot Antidotes ; Corrosives by Lenitives , &c. § 3. The best way is to do it speedily , by Vomit , Purge , or Sweat ; let vomiting be first , purging next , and sweating last , according to the Time , Place , Nature and Motion of the Poyson . § 4. For , if it be newly received , and in the Stomach , use vomiting . § 5. If by longer time it has infected the Blood , and Spirits , or it be the biting of a mad Dog , or other venomou● Beast , use sweating . § 6. If the body be cacochymical or full of evil humors , use purging . § 7. Lastly , the Cure ended , strengthen the parts of late afflicted .

16. Pyroticks are such medicines , as by their exceeding heat , burn , or scald the Skin or Flesh , or both .

§ 1. These ●re threefold ; first , Catheretica , or Corrosives , which by excessive drying , consume the Excrescences of the Flesh : Their use is in Ulcers , to eat away dead Flesh . § 2. Septica , or Putrefactives , which by their vehement heat ulcerate the Skin , with very little pain : their use is to draw Blisters . § 3. Escarcotica , or Causticks , which consume all they come near : Their use is to make Issues . § 4. The first are strong , the second stronger , the third strongest . § 5. They are also used in eating off of Hair , and then they are called Psylothrons ; as also in wasting hard and callous Tumors , consuming Warts , Polypus , in Gouts , Lethargies , Fistula's , malignant Ulcers , defluxions of Humors , violent Burning , malign and pestilential Fevers . § 6. But beware lest they inflame , or cause Convulsions , which you may prevent by purging the body well first . § 7. Take heed also , lest you inflame the parts adjacent , which you may prevent by anointing the place round with Defensatives .

17. Suppuratives ( called in Greek Peptica ) are such as by a natural heat , bring Blood , raw , superfluous , and undigested humors , to Matter and Ripeness .

§ 1. These by reason of their emplastick Body , close the Pores of the Skin ; and so by keeping the heat together , bring to Putrefaction and matter . § 2. These differ from Emollients in this , They make hard things soft ; These draw , or generate humors , and ripen them . § 3. Their chief use is to ripen Plegmons , or Tumors proceeding of Blood , and are generally applyed in the height of the Disease .

18. Sarcoticks , or Incarnatives , are such things as breed Flesh , changing the blood there into .

§ 1. These are generally hot in the first degree , and something drying ; if they be applyed to a dry part of of the body , the Sarcotick must be very dry , sometimes in the fourth degree . § 2. And these prevent the Blood , that it may not turn into Corruption while it turns into Flesh . § 3. If they be applyed to a soft and tender place , let the Medicine be gentle , and not exceed the first degree , unless the Ulcer be moist .

19. Glutinatives are such Medicines , as by their glewy quality , joyn the mouths of Wounds or Vlcers together .

§ 1. These the Greeks call Symphitica , and are generally dry in the second degree , drying up , not only what flows out , but what remains liquid in the Flesh . § 2. They are to be used when the Ulcer is cleansed , and filled with Flesh . § 3. They are of a consistence either dry and earthy , or moist and watery , but without any biting quality .

20. Cicatrizing or Scarrifying medicines , called in Greek Epulotica , are such as by a drying and binding quality , cloath a raw place with Skin .

§ 1. These are to be used after the Ulcer is cleansed , incarnated , and the lips of it joyned together . § 2. They perform their work by consuming both that which flows to , and that humour which is already in the Flesh , that it may be changed into the property of Skin . § 3. They are drying , that they may suck out the humidity in the place ; and binding , that they may stop a Flux of new matter , by strengthning the part .

21. Emmenonagogicks are those medicines , which by a certain specifick quality , prevoke the Terms .

§ 1. These medicines are generally of a hot nature , and thin essence , which have a power to attenuate and rarifie the Blood , and to open the mouths of the Vessels . § 2. They are generally hot in the third degree , but not over drying , § 3. In the Exhibition of these Medicaments , you are to consider the Age and the time . § 4. As to the Age , they are rarely to be expected before 14 years old , and they commonly leave the Woman about 50. § 5. As to the Time , that you give the medicine four or five days before the time of their flowing or coming down ; having a day or two before used universal Preparatives by proper Catharticks , of which , the Tincture of Colocynthis in S. V. or it's decoction in water , or infusion in Lime water , are excellent ; so also Syrup of Roses solutive given to ℥ iiij . Alocs Rosata , Elixir Proprietatis . § 6. The retaining of the Terms , often breeds Dropsies , Cachexies , Green-sickness , Fits of the Mother , Convulsions , Falling-sickness , Blindness , and other cruel Diseases ; and sometimes Madness it self . § 7. Always have in mind this verse , Luna vetus veteres ; juvenes nova Luna repurgat .

22. Diureticks are Medicines which are said to make a Separation of the Serum from the Blood , and so to provoke Vrine ; or , such as provoke it by opening the Vrinal Passages .

§ 1. Such things as make a Separation of the Serum from the Blood , are the things intended here , the other , which open more powerfully the Urinal passages , you may see , Cap. 11. Sect. 26. and Cap. 12. Sect. 6. following . § 2. These are hot and dry , and are known by their tast , as being very biting , and of an attenuating , cutting , and abstersive property , that they may alter , and make more fluid , the thick , tenacious , and viscous Blood , whereby it may let go it 's Serum . § 3. Those things of a nitrous Property , properly open the Urinal Passages ; of which , hereafter . § 4. Beware of giving violent Diureticks , before the passages be opened , lest , instead of curing , you kill the Sick , which in this case often happens . For , strong Diureticks being given while the passages are stop'd , make the Obructions more obdurate , and sometimes incurable ; and then the water not having it 's natural Passage , either falls into the Abdomen , or regurgitates into the Veins , and then the sick dies of a Dropsie . § 5. Give also with and before them , a good quantity of Oyl of sweet Almonds ,

23. Traumaticks or Vulneraries , Are such Medicines as having a specifick Vertue to the Intention , are accommodated to the more facile , dextrous , or speedy healing and curing of Wounds and Vlcers .

§ 1. These Medicines ought to be used after a due purging , and cleansing of the body , lest they being received in , be , by the habit of the body , turned to Corruption also . § 2. They ought to be given for a long time , viz. during the whole Cure ( after proper purging ) that they by their Balsamick property , may beget a habit of healing . § 3. They ought to be conveyed in such a menstruum , as may not be too strong , lest it inflames the wound , or endangers a Fever : and likewise such as may have a good diuretick force , that if the sick should drink freely of it , it may not endanger a Dropsie . § 4 It ought to be grateful , that the Stomach may receive it with pleasure , for thereby it's healing power is more easily exerted and insinuated into the Universal Habit. § 5. The Distinction between Traumaticks and Vulneraries , may be said to be this ; the former are used internally , the latter externally : No Balsam that I know of , was ever called Traumaticum , the latter is common .

24. Cosmeticks are such Medicines as beautifie and adorn the Body .

§ 1. These are applyed either to the Skin , Hair , or Teeth . § 2. Freckles , Sun-burning , and blackness of the Teeth , are to be taken away by cleansing Medicines ; redness of the Face , according to the Cause , as from heat of Blood by internal Coolers ; from external Accidents , by cooling and extenuating . § 3. Wrinkles are remedied by Lenitives and Emollients . § 4. Falling of the Hair , by correcting the Humor which causes it , and by gentle heating the part ; too much Hair by , cleansers and corrosives . § 5. Smoothness of the hair by Dryers and Binders , which cause it to curle . § 6. Scurf and Dandriff is taken away by Abstersives . § 7. Loosness of Teeth , by things drying and binding .

CHAP. X. The Properties of altering Medicaments .

1. EMollients . Roots of Lillyes , Althaea , wild Cucumer , Briony , Leaves of Mallows , Parietary , Violets , Elder ; Flowers of Camomil ; Seeds of Faenugreek , Lime , Mallows ; fat Figs , fresh Butter , Hogs grease , Bears grease , old Oyl , Bdellium , Liquid Storax , Ammoniacum , Galbanum ; all marrows of Beasts , Fat of a Stag , Horse , Calf , Hen , Capon , Goose , Duck , Sheep , Goat ; Rosin , Currants , Raisins , Dates , Meal of Wheat , Barley , Beans , Lentiles , Mault , Saffron , Opoponax , Turpentine , Colophony , Pitch , Arach , Beets , Cypress leaves , Bay leaves , Fleawort ; Oyls of Lillies , Camomil , Earth-worms , Foxes ; Oyntments of Marsh mallows , of Wax , Resumptivum , Diachylon simple , and with Gums , Cerat of Ammoniacum , Oesypus .

2. Relaxers . Lillyes , Lineseed , Faenugreek , Althaea , Mallows ; Oyls of Camomil , Earth-worms , Dill , Castor ; Roots of Orrice , English and Florentine ; Herb Mercury ; Oyls of Spike , Turpentine , Juniper-berries , Rosmary , Amber , Worm-wood , Sassafras , Rhodium , Caraways , ( all distilled ) being mixed with a sufficient quantity of Oyl Olive , Oyl of sweet Almonds , or of Ben , or with Hogs grease .

3. Rarifiers . Althaea , Herb Mercury , Camomil , Melilot , Elder , Faenugreek , and Lineseed , old Oyl , Butter , Capers , Orrice , Time , Penny-royal , Hysop , Mugwort , Seeds of Anise , Fennel , Staechas , Juniper leaves and berries , Caraways , Caper-roots ; Oyls of sweet and bitter Almonds , mix'd with the hot distilled Oyls in Sect. 2. just aforegoing Oyl of Bays . To these are opposed Thickners . viz. Purflane , Sorrel , Poppy , Rice , Lentils , Quinces , Pears Starch , Juyce of Pomgranates , Chalybeat milk , &c.

4. Aperitives . Roots of Grass , Smallage , Fennel , Asparagus , Parsly , Holm , Succory , Endive , Eringo , Gentian , Ferne , Madder , Rhaponticum , Asarum , Capers , Tamarisk , Ash . Leaves of Fumitory , Worm-wood , Agrimony , Maidenhair , Liverwort , Ceterach , Chamepytis , Chamaedrys , Dodder , Horchound , Calamint , Penny-royal , Scurvy grass , Brook-lime , water cresses , Hops , Seeds of Anise , Fennel , Ameos , Agnus Castus , Lupins , Almonds , Cinnamon , Juyce of Limons , of Endive , of Succory , Vinegar , Garlick , Onions , Leeks , Parietary , Turmerick , powder of Steel , Carline Thistle , Filipendula , Bruscus , Mallows , Marsh mallows , Peach Flowers and Kernels , Cubebs , Ammoniacum , Opopanax ; Oxymel simple and scyllitick , Syrupus de quinque Radicibus ; Troches of Rhubarb , Worm-wood , Eupatorium , Gum Lacca , Cream , Crystal , and Tincture of Tartar , Tartar Vitriolate , Tincture , Powder , Wine , aperient Crocus , and Pills of Steel .

5. Attenuaters . Roots of Gentian , Ferne , Radish , Horse Radish , Sorrel , Wood-Sorrel , Juyce of Limons , Oranges , Citrons , White and Rhenish Wines , Pepper , Ginger , Cinnamon , Cloves , Nut-megs , Mace , Vinegar , Oximel simple , and of squils , Scurvy-grass , Brook-lime ; all sorts of Cresses ; Seeds of Mustard , Onions , of Rocket , and of Charlock ; Gentian , Ferne leaves , Cassia Fistula , Tamarinds , Prunes , Myrobalans , Crystals of Tartar , Tartar Vitriolate , steeled wine , Sal-niter , Lapis prunellae , Sal Gem , Whey , Syrups of Bar-berries , and of Quinces , of Limons , of Citrons , of Coral simple and compound , and of Pearls ; Oyls and Spirits of Sulphur , of Salt , of Vitriol ; Spirit of Niter , and of Sal Armoniack ; Flowers and volatile Salt of Armoniack , Salt of Harts horn , of Urine , and of mans Blood.

6. Astringents . Roots of Tormentil , Plantane , Comfrey , white Lillies , Peony , Bistort , Rhubarb roasted ; Leaves of Amomum , Agnus Castus , Cyperess , Cinkfoil , Bawm , Fleawort , Horsetail , Ivy , Knot-grass , Solomons Seal , Bays , Myrtles , Oak , Purslane , Shepheards purse , Willow , Mouse ear , Poppy , Sorrel , Quinces , Medlars , Rice , Lentils , Amylum , Galls , Myrtle berries , Barberries , unripe Bramble berries , and Mulberries , Balaustians , Acorns , Acorn cups , Mastich , Dragons blood , Acacia , Alum , Coral , Fine Bole , Iron , Sumach , Pomgranate Rinds , small Daisie , Bark of the Frankincense-tree , Services , Terra Sigillata , Privet flowers , Trefoil , Crab-Apples , unripe Grapes , Crocus martis Astringens , Saccharum Saturni , Coral , Laudanum , Opium , Pilulae de Cynoglossa , Acorus , Schaenanth , Aloes , Thus , Olibanum , Myrrh , Spicknard , Cypress Nuts , Drop-wort , Avens , Loostrife , Hypocistis , Lapis Haematitis , Diacodium , Powder of mans Bones by calcination , Conserve of red Roses , Grape-stones , man's and beasts blood dryed , Chalk , Calx of Egg-shells , Ceruse , Litharg , Rosin , stones of Raisons , Gum Tragacanth , and Arabick , Cobwebs , Hair burnt .

7. Attractives Roots of Birth-wort , Anemony , Bindweed , Taragon , Gentian , Pyrethrum , Crow-foot , Dassodil , Aron , Masterwort , Dragons , Thapsia , or Turbith , Garlick , Onions , Leeks ; Leaves of Sciatica Cresses , Water Cresses , Calamint , Dittany , Pimpernel , Thlapsi , Ivy ; Seeds of Mustard , Nettles , Rocket , Onions ; Euphorbium , Ammoniacum , Galbanum , Sagapenum , Pitch , Rosin , Cantharides , Pigeons and Hens Dug , Soap , Reed roots , Garden Cresses , Winter Cresses , Seeds of Navew , of water Cresses , of Radishes ; Emplastrum Oxycroceum , Roots of Briony , Spurge ; Goats Dung , and all other Excrements : all Purgers and Vomitories whatsoever ; Viscus Quercinus , Peony , Amber , Magnet . Southern-wood , Asphodel , Bdellium , Opopanax , Assa faetida , Xylobalsamum , Carpobalsamum , Asarum , Turpentine ; Oyls of Bricks , Foxes , Bays , Dill , Rue , Peter . Castoreum , Hypericon , Unguentum Martiatum , Agrippae , Aregon , Mithridate and Venice Treacle , outwardly applyed , Diachylon magnum , and with Gums , Emplaster of Melilot simple and compound , Leaven , Old Cheese , Cantharides , Vesicatories , Horse-leeches , Cupping-glasses .

8. Repercussives . Roots of Plantane , Mandrake ; Leaves of Housleek , Purslane , Duckmeat , Endive , Lettice , Nightshade , Henbane , Sumach , red Roses , water Thistle , Navel-wort , Lentisk ; Seeds of Fleawort , Plantane , Grape-stones , Sorrel , Violets , water Lillies , cold Water , Whey , Coriander , Cinkfoil , Trefoil , Parietary , Apples , Pears , sour Plums , Whites of Eggs , Horse-tail , Wood bind , Teasle , Shepheards purse , Melons , Gourds , Citruls , Cucumers , Myrtles , Quinces , Pomgranate rinds , and flowers , Sanguis Draconis , Poppy , Opium , Fine Bole , Terra sigillata , Ceruse , Lead burn'd , and not burn'd , Saccharum Saturni , Alum , Cypress nuts , Comfrey , Centory , Worm-wood , Horehound , Cyperus grass , meal of Lupins and Orobus ; Unguentum refrigerans , Album , Citrinum , Populcum , Desiccativum rubrum , Pectorale ; Empl. Diacalciteos , de Ranis cum Mercurio , &c.

9. Discussives . Roots of Asphodil , Birthwort , Briony , Capers ; leaves of Arach , Beets , Camomil , Checkweed , Dill , Maiden-hair , Althaea , Mint , Parietary , Bawm , Cleavers , Mallows , Scordium , Melilot , Marjoram , Rosmary , Spicknard . Lavender , Rue . Wormwood , Aniseeds , Caraways , Dittany , Leeks , Onions , Garlick , Vinegar , Spirit of Wine , Savin , Origanum , Cumin , Hysop , Fumitory , Elder , dwarf Elder , Valerian , Southern-wood , Faenugreek , Rosin , all sorts of Turds , Turpentine , Old Cheese , Wines , Pyrethrum , Cinnamon , Nutmegs , Pepper , Chervil , Crowfoot , all the hot Seeds ; Oyls of Euphorbium , Castor , Nervinum , Vng . Laurinum , Diachylon magnum , and with Gums , de Cymino , Empl. Oxycroceum , de baccis Lauri , de Meliloto , de Ammoniaco Forresti , de Galbano Croeatum Mynsichti , de Ranis cum Mercurio ; Oyntments of Agrippa , Arregon , Martiatum .

10. Cleansers . Roots of Aron , Asphodil , Birthwort , Celandine , Orrice , Gentian , Solomons Seal , Tamarisk , leaves of Smallage , Wormwood , Horchound , Hysop , water Cresses , Agrimony , Tansie , Pimpernel , Parietary , Arach , Beets , Aloes , Sugar , Honey , Faenugreek seed , Turpentine , Verdigrise , Vitriol , Whey , Centory , Southernwood , Germander , Harts tongue , Line seed , Barley , Lupins , Orobus , Galls of Beasts ; Urine , White wine , Salt , Alum , Myrrh , Briony roots , Hellebor , Betony , Sarcocol , bitter Almonds , Elecampane , Scammony , Oxymel simple and scyllitick ; Vnguentum Nicotianae , Apostolorum , Aegyptiaeum ; Emplastrum divinum , Aqua Ophthalmica nostra .

11. Anodyns . Roots of Eringo , Orrice , Rest harrow , water slag , Marsh mallows , Lillies , leaves of Arach , Beets , Camomil , Chickweed , Dill , Maidenhair , Fennel , Marjoram , Time , Parsly , Rosmary , Rue , Saffron , Faenugreek-seed , Hogs , Goose , and Hens Fat , Ducks grease , Oyls of Linseed , Almonds , Eggs , Hypericon , Camomil , Dill , Bays , Juniper berries , Rosmary , Elder , Wax , Earth worms ; Oyntments of Althaea , Arragon , Nicotiance , Resumptivum , Rosarum , Martiatum , Emplastrum de baccis lauri , Calves and Mans Fat , Marrow of Oxen , Calves , Sheep , Milk , Spirit of Wine , Butter . If with the Pain there be an Inflamation , you may use cooler things ; as Oyl Omphacine , Oyls of Poppies , Roses Omphacine , Parietary , Fleawort , Vnguentum Album , Rosarum , Populeon , Refrigerans Galeni .

12. Narcaticks . Roots of Mandrake , leaves of Mandrakes , Henbane , Hemlock , Poppy , Opium , Spirit of Darnel , Darnel meal , Lettice , Housleek , Purslane , Nightshade ; Philonium Persicum , Romanum , Magistrale , Laudanum nostrum , Londinense , Paracelsi , Fabri , Queroctani ; Pilulae è Cynoglosso , è Styrace , Mithridate , Venice Treacle , Diascordium , our London Treacle , Lead , Saccharum Saturni , Camphir , Spiritus Odontalgicus , Anodyn extract of Opium , Pilulae Bechicae , & Narcoticae Plateri ; Trochisci albi Rhasis , Alkakengi , & de Camphora , Sief de Plumbo , Trochisci Diacorallion , Diaspermaton , & Haemoptoici .

13. Carminatives . Costus , Galingal , Garlick , Fennel , Parsly , Smallage , Spicknard , Zedoary , Camomil , Dill , Juniper , Marjoram , Organy Savory , Wormwood , Bays , Schaenanth , Cinnamon , Cloves , Mace ; Nutmegs , Pepper , Ginger , Annis , Caraways , Cumin , Fennel ; Roots of Water-flag , Hogs Fennel ; Rinds and Seeds of Oranges , Limons , Citrons , Cassia Lignea , Angelica . Mint , Calamint , Rosmary , Time ; Bay and Juniper berries , Amomus ; Seeds of Dancus , Carrots , Nigella , Parsly , Hartwort , Bishops weed , Mustard , Rocket , Cardamoms , Grains of Paradise , Rue , Cubebs , Coriander .

14. Diaphoreticks . Roots of Tormentil , Zedoary , Contrayerva , Virginian Snakeweed , Ginger , leaves of Carduus ben. Scordium , Butter-bur , Rosmary , Rue , Sage , Saffron , Torrified Silk , Bezoar stone , Cochinile , Treacle , Carline Thistle , China , Sarsaparilla , Opium , Gentian , Scabious , Pimpernel , Angelica , Bezoar stone , Bezoar Animale and Minerale ; Spirit of Guajacum , Aurum , Diaphoreticum , Liquor Vitae Anodynus , Anodyn extract of Opium , Electuarium de Ovo , Volatile Salt Armoniack , Swallowort , Southernwood , Juniper berries , Bay berries , Fumitory , Sassafras , Spiritus cornu cervi , Melilot , Faenugreek , Marjoram , Spirit of Terra sigillata , Salt and Tincture of Tartar , Treacle water , Roots of the smaller Galangal , Bay leaves , Dictammus , Pennyroyal , Origanum , the four greater and lesser hot Seeds , fixed Flowers of Antimony , Laudanum nostrum , Londinense , & Paracelsi .

15. Alexipharmicks . Angelica , Birthwort , Bistort , Bugloss , Costus , Cyprus , Carline , Doronicum , Enula , Garlick , Gentian , Smallage , Tormentil , Vipers Bugloss , Zodoary , Betony , Carduus , Calaminth , Agrimony , Avens , Juniper , Organy , Pennyroyal , Rue , Scordium , Wormwood , Centory , Bay-berries , Pepper , Citrons , Aniseeds , Ammi , Cardamoms , Caraway , Fennel , Saffron , Cochinile , Contrayerva , Virginian Snake-root , Butterbur , Sage , Rosmary , Spicknard , Bezoar Stone , Bezoar animal and mineral , Alkermes , Our London Treacle , Venice Treacle , Mithridate powder , and Salt of Vipers , Electuarium de Ovo , Treacle water , Prophylactick , water of Sylvius , Swallowort , Southern-wood , Maiden hair , Germander , Alexanders , Agrimony , Hore-hound , Poley-mountain , Wall-nuts , all the sorts of Pepper ; Ivy berries , Seeds of Oranges , Limons , Citrons , and outward Peels of the same , Myrrh , Camphir .

16. Pyroticks . § 1. Cathereticks , or Corroders , which eat away proud and dead Flesh . Roots of white Vine , black Hellebor , Gentian , Ashes of the Oak , Fig-tree , Conchylium , Aloes , Alum burnt and not burnt , burn'd Lead , Antimony calcined , Quicklime , Flowers of Brass , Brass burn'd Vitriol calcined , Quicksilver precipitated , sublimated ; Oyls of Vitriol , Sulphur , and Salt , Verdigrise , Salt calcined , Euphorbium , Vnguentum Aegyptiacum , Apostolorum . § 2. Septica , Vesicatories or Putresiers , whose use is to draw Blisters , and melt hard Flesh . Roots of Bindweed , Pyrethrum , Squills , Garlick , Thapsia , Leaves of Crowfoot , Flamula , Spurge , Tythimal , Mezereon ; Seeds of water Cresses , Mustard ; Euphorbium , Turbith , Dryopteris , Pityocampe , Aconitum , Cantharides , Leven , Sope , Pigeons Dung , Chrysocolla , Orpiment , Arsnick . § 3. Esarcotica , Causticks , or Burners , which bring a thick Crust , and consume all they come near : Their use is to make Issues . White Hellebor , Vine Ashes , Salt of Tartar , Ashes of the Fig tree , Savin Bush , Brass burn'd , Flower of Brass , Quicklime , Vitriol , Orpiment , Arsnick , Ley and Salt of Pot ashes , Lapis Infernalis . Silver Caustick .

17. Suppuratives . § 1. Such as are temperate , clammy , and applyed to hot Tumors ; Mucilages of Seeds of Line , Faenugreek , Mallows , and Marsh mallows ; Water and Oyl , Wheat and Barley meal , Mault , Milk. Crums of wheaten Bread , Hogs grease , fresh Butter , Vnguentum Dialthaea , Yolks of Eggs , Honey , Figs , Raisons , Currants , Dates , Oyl of Lillies , Roots of Bryony , white Lillies . § 2. Such as are hot , and used in cold Tumors . Saffron , Camomil , Ammoniacum , Bdellium , Galbanum , Labdanum , Opopanax , Sagapenum , Turpentine , Liquid Storax , Pitch , Rosin , Tears of the Fir , Birch and Pine trees ; Oyl of Camomil ; Roots of Aron , Birthwort , Briony , Cresses , Cantharides , Castor , Dittany , Gentian , Ranunculus , Pyrethrum , Hellebor , Onions , Garlick , Leeks , Nettles , Euphorbium , Sulphur , Leven , Niter , Quicklime , Black Sope , Mustard seed , Oxe Gall , Pigeons , Goose , Hens , and Goats Dung , Basilicon majus & minus , Oyntment of Agrippa , Diachylon simple , and with Gums , Emplaster of Mucilages , Oxycroceum , Mithridate , Venice Treacle , Cataplasma Laxativum Schroderi , & pro adultis , Dropax confortans , common Salt , and Salt of Tartar.

18. Sarcoticks , or Incarnatives . § 1. Me me which are to be applyed to moist and delicate Bodies . Meal of Wheat , Barley , Mault , Beans , Pease , Faenugreek , Thus , Olibanum , Manna of Frankincense , Mastich , Oyl Olive , Betony , Shepheards purse , Mouse ear , Vervain , Scabious , Burnet , Tutty . § 2. Stronger to be applyed to Plethorick or Cacochymick bodies . Meal of Lupins , Lentills , and Orobus ; Turpentine , Rosin , Larch Rosin , Honey , Honey of Roses , Aloes , Pompholix . § 3. Strongest , which are appropriated to deep Vlcers . Meal of Orobus , raw Honey , Roots of Birthwort , long and round , Sanicle , Orrice root , Centory greater and lesser , burn'd Lead , Myrrh , Vitriol , Gum Arabick , and Tragacanth , Hypericon , Sarcocol , Vnguentum Aurcum , & Comitissae , Emplasters of Betony , Diapalma , Nigrum , de Janua . A larger Catalogue you may see in our Synopsis Medicinae , lib. 3. cap. 24. Sect. 31. The last Edition .

19. Glutinatives . Roots of Solomons Seal , Dasies , Tormentil , Cinkfoil , Bistort ; Leaves of Mouse ear , Plantane , Hypericon , Bugle , Sanicle , Pyrola , Wall-sage , Rupturewort , Althaea , Centory , Germander , Agrimony , Maudlin , Mallows , Woad , Willow , Vervain , Yarrow , Tansie , Cranes bill , Horsetail , Cinkfoil , Hounds tongue , Myrrh , Olibanum , Thus , Sarcocol , Aloes , Hypocistis , Pitch , Turpentine , Mastich , Colophony , fine Bole , Dragons Blood , Terra Lemnia , Gum Elemi , Gum Hederae , Tragacanth , Arabick ; Comfry Roots , Knot grass , Rosmary , Flowers , Red Wine , Diapalma , Emp. de Minio , Oyntments of Litharg , and of Betony .

20. Epuloticks , Cicatrizers , or Scarrifyers . Roots of Tormentil , Cinkfoil , Comfry , Madder ; Leaves of dead Nettles , Comfry , Throughwax , Horsetail , Plantanc , Bucks horn , Straw-berry , Willow , Agrimony , Avens , Sage , Vervain , Burdock , Shepheards purse , Hawk-weed , Coltsfoot , Self heal , Speedwell , Mullein , Flixweed , Perwincle , Ladies Mantle , wild Tansie , Mugwort , Costmary , Betony , Downe of Carduus ben. Burnet , Scabious , Mint , Calamint , Germander , Parietary , Devils Bit , Clary , Lovage , Herb mastich , Cinkfoil , Trefoil , Southernwood , Balaustians , Pomgranate Peels , Coral , Pearl , Aloes , Dragons blood , fine Bole , Terra sigillata , Litharge , Galls , Spunge burn'd , Cassia Lignea , Brasele , Log-weed , Sanders red , white , yellow , Pompholix , Tutty , Alum , Spodium , Cypress nuts , Acorus , Myrrh , Thus , Olibanum , Sarcocol , Ceruse , Lead , Lead burn'd , Cadmia , Saccharum Saturni , Antimony , Brass burn'd and wash'd ; Vnguentum Album , Desiccativum rubrum , Diapompholigos ; Emp. de minio , Diapalma , &c. The rest see in our Synopsis Medicinae , lib. 3. cap. 24. Sect. 33.

21. Diureticks . Roots of Mallows Althaea , Maiden hair , Smallage , Asparagus , Fennel , Parsly , Burdock , Grass , Knee holly , white Saxifrage , Hogs Fennel , Mecoachan , Iallap , Radishes , Masterwort , Rest harrow , Garlick , Onions , Leeks , Scabious , Squills . Sassafras , Rhodium , Lignum Nephriticum , Bark of Elder , and dwarf Elder . Leaves of Mallows , Althaea , Dandelyon , Endive , Succory , Yarrow , Straw berries , Lettice , Purslane , Water Lillies Pimpernel , Brook lime , water Cresses , Germander , Camomil , Samphir , Chervil , Broom , Rest harrow , Bays , Scordium , Parietary , Nettles , Spicknard , Saxifrage . Flowers of Rosmary , Peaches , Marsh wormwood , Melilot , Lavender , Dill , Camomil . Fruits , Cubebs , Pepper , Juniper berries , bitter Almonds , Peach Kernels , Winter Cherries , Straw berries , ripe Grapes , Figs , Raisons of the Sun , Olives , Ivy berries . Seeds of Rocket , Onions , Leeks , Garlick , Saxifrage , Radishes , Nettles , Gromwel , Cicers , Pease , Beans , Annis , Fennel , Caraways , Amomus , Smallage , Cumin , water Cresses , Mustard , Poppies white , black and red , Ash-tree Keys . Oyls of sweet and bitter Almonds , of Hypericon , of Scorpions . Tartar , Salt , Tincture and Oyl of Tartar. Turpentine and oyl of Turpentine . Ashes and Salt of Broom . Spirits and oyls of Vitriol , Sulphur , Salt. Whey of Milk , chiefly of Goats milk . Peach Kernel water with Muskedine . Persicary water is commended above all things . Crystal , and Salt of Crystal , Niter , Spirit of Niter , and Lapis Prunellae . Sal Armoniack , and Spirt thereof . The whitest Flints quenched ( red hot ) in rich Wine . Oyl of Wax à gut iiij ad vij . Salt of Amber adʒss . Water of Hipps . Oyl of Juniper berries . Tincture or Decoction of Hops . Juyce of Onions in Rhenish Wine and Sack.

22. Emmenonagogicks , or provoking the Terms . Roots of Birthwort , Aron , Asarum , Waterflag , white Dittany , Asphodel , Garlick , Centory the less , Cypress long and round , Costus , Capers , Calamus Aromaticus , Masterwort , Dittany of Creet , Carots , Ginger , Eryngo , Fennel , Parsly , Smallage , Grass , Elecampane , Peony , Valerian , Knee-holly : Leaves of Southernwood , Garlick , all sorts of Maiden-hair , Mugwort , Wormwood , Bishops weed , Betony , Centory , Camomil , Calamint , Germander , Dittany , Fennel , Hypericon , Marjoram , Horehound , Brook-lime , Water Cresses , Rocket , Origanum , Bafil , Pennyroyal , Parsly , Smallage , Rue , Savin Rosmary , Sage . Berries of Ivy , Juniper , Bays , Capers , Cardamoms , Pepper of all sorts , Aniseeds , Amomus ; Seeds of Asparagus , Fennel , Smallge , Parsly , Lovage , Hartwort , Bishops-weed , Cicers , Carrots . Gum of Guajacum , Aloes , Myrrh , Juyce of Damask Roses , Syrup of Roses solutive , given to ℥ iiij .

23. Traumaticks or Vulneraries . Roots of Comfry , Bistort , Tormentil , Avens , Gentian , Cinkfoil , Birthwort , Bears Breech , Hog-Fennel , Zedoary , Galangal , Leaves of Prunella , Pyrola , Ladies Mantle , Sarracens consound , Bugle , Tansie , Betony , Liverwort , Bloodwort , Golden Rod , Flixweed , Balsaminum , Mint , Vervain , Fluellin , Hypericon , Melilot , Yarrow , Horsetail , Elm , Plantane , Bucks horn , Cyperus , Mouse ear . Flowers of Red Roses , Hypericon , Balaustians , Rosmary . Cypress Nuts , Frankincense , Aloes , Mastich , Tears of the Fir tree , Turpentine , Pine , and Larch Rosins , Stone Pitch , Liquor of Elm Leaves . Gum Elemi , Gum of Juniper , of Ivy , Tragacanth , Tachmahacca , Caranna , Sarcocolla , Dragons Blood , Honey , Sugar , Wax . What are here wanting , see in Our Synopsis Medicinae , lib. 3. cap. 24. Sect. 29. & 34. last Edition .

24. Cosmeticks . Meal of Wheat , Barley , Oats , Pease , Beans , Lentils , Lupins , Orobus , and their Bran boyled in Water . Roots of Orrice , Onions , Hermodacts , Mallows , Marsh Mallows , white Lillies , red Docks , Briony , Solomons Seal , Radishes , Virginian Snake-root , Asparagus , Grass , Polypody , Horse-radish , Aron . Leaves of Purslane , Lettice , Sow Thistles , Poppies , Maiden hair , Trefoil , Borage , Bugloss , Endive , Succory , Tobacco , Fumitory , Housleek , Popular Buds , Melilot , water Cresses , Brook-lime , Fennel , Centory , Scurvy grass , Perficary , Sorrel , Wood-Sorrel , Hydropiper , Garden Cresses , wild Tansie , Plantane , Dandelion , Ducks meat , Willow , Mallows , Althaea , Chick-weed , Crowfoot , Avens , Time , Lavender , Rosmary , Sage , Sena . Flowers of Rosmary , Cowslips , Primroses , white Roses , white Lillyes , Beans , Blew-bottle , Flower-de-luce . Seeds of Faenugreek , Linseed , Fleawort , Quinces . Juyces of rotten Apples , Pears , sowre Plums , Oranges , Limons , Citrons , Wine , Tears of the Birch , and Vine , Verjuyce , Spirit of Vinegar . Bulls Gall , and Galls of most Beasts and Fowls . May dew , distilled Rain , Spirit of Rain Water , Lime water , Lac Virginis . Soap . Goose , Ducks , and Hens Grease . Oyls of Vipers , Scorpions , Lizards , Toads , Talk , Tartar , Almonds , Roses , white Lillyes , Ben , Myrrh , and of Eggs. Niter , Salt , Alum , Vitriol , Borax , Camphir , Quick-silver , Mercurius dulcis , Sulphur , Flowers of Sulphur , Litharg , Ceruse , Lead , Saccharum Saturni . Tartar , Salt of Tartar , Sal prunellae , Vine Ashes .

CHAP. XI . The Kinds of purging Medicines .

1. PVrgation is a taking away of somewhat ; or a convenient drawing out of Humors , offending either in Quantity or Quality , or both ; by Medicines proper thereto .

2. It is sixfold , to wit , Cathartick , Emetick , Diuretick , Sudorifick , Ptarmick , and Salivatick .

Of CATHARTICKS .

3. Cathartica , are such Medicines as work downwards , or purge out Humors by stool .

4. These humors are either small in quantity , or they abound ; or they cause a Fever or no Fever : or , lastly , they wander through the whole body , with vehement Symptoms .

5. They ought to be prepared , or made fit for Expulsion ; such as are clammy , being cut , and the thick to be attenuated ; the Passages being made open and free by Clisters , Suppositories , emollient Broths , and such like .

6. The Medicaments by which this Evacuation must be performed , are either mild , which reach only the Interiour parts ; or strong , which penetrate beyond the Liver , to the Exteriour parts , and into the habit of the body . Again , they are either particular , appropriated to some single humor , as Choler , Flegm , Melancholy , or Water ; or Catholick and Universal , which purge all humors at once .

7. Therefore , Consider the humor abounding , ( See Our Synopsis Med. lib. 1. cap. 44.45 . & 46. ) and the Medicaments proper to evacuate the same , and give them ; the contrary put the sick in danger .

8. Those which are appropriate to Choler are called Cholagoga ; to Flegm , Phlegmagoga ; to Melancholy , Melanagoga ; to watery humors , Hydragoga ; and to all humors , Panchymagoga , or Holagoga .

9. The body ought to be first ( before purging ) prepared , as at Sect. 5. above , as first by exciting natural heat , and strengthning of it : Secondly , by fitting the Humors , as if tough and clammy , to prepare them with cutting Syrups , as those of Sorrel , Wood-Sorrel , Vinegar , Limons , Citrons , Honey of Squills , &c. If thick , to make them thin . Thirdly , by opening the Passages by Clisters , &c.

10. The next thing you are to do , is ( as well as to fit the purge to the humors ) to make it sympathize with the parts of the body afflicted . And so ,

11. Agarick is truly appropriated to the Head : Cassia to the Breast and Kidneys ; Aloes to the Stomach and Guts ; Rhubarb to the Liver ; Sena to the Spleen ; Turpentine to the Reins ; Iallop to the Throat and Bowels ; Colocynthis to the Brain ; Scammony to the Womb , and extream parts ; Hermodacts to the Joynts ; Mecoachan to the habit of the Body .

12. Let every Purge receive it 's due correction , with things of thin parts , which are odoriferous and carminative ; as Pepper , Ginger , Cinnamon , Mace , Nutmegs , Cloves , Spicknard , Aniseeds , Carroways , Schaenanth , Liquorice , Spirit of Salt , Oyls of Vitriol , or Sulphur , allayed with Water ; lest that they should over-turn the Stomach , and that Wind may be expelled : yet let not the Corrector be in so great a quantity , as to move Urine .

13. If the purge be dull or slow in working , let it be quickned by addition of some nimbler thing , as Cremor Tartari , Sal Gem. For since that purges act by help of the expulsive Faculty , so as to disturb and jumble the whole mass of Blood , and then to separate the humours ( although their substance be partly in the Veins ) the nimbly and smoother they work , 't is certainly so much the better .

14. The Conveniences of Purgation are now to be considered ; viz. 1. Whether it ought to be done , or no. 2. How much or often . 3. When. 4. After what manner .

15. If the Body is sound and well ; or sick and dissolved , thin , or consumptive ; or is griped without Evacuation ; or has an Apostem in the Guts ; or the parts you would purge rage with pain ; or the Belly be bound , or Stomach weak ; or if the Sick purges only by the smell of Physick ; or if there be a paucity of Humors ; or if the Midriff be extended , raised , burned , or inflamed , and the Urine fiery ; or the Belly is exceedingly bound : In any of these cases , you may not purge , but rather give a Clyster .

16. But if there be Gripings without a Fever , heaviness of the Knees , and pain in the Loins ; or if the Sick be hard to vomit , and indifferently fleshy ; or if the matter conceived in the Member be moveable ; or if nature does not incline to a Crisis ; or where the Conditions at Sect. 15. are absent : In all these Cases you may purge .

17. How much , or often : Herein you must consider . § 1. That you first use gentle Purgations , rather than strong ; a Dose rather too small than too great ; and purge more seldom than too often . § 2. That the parts in the Region of the Belly require Lenitives ; the Vessels moderate Purgatives ; the Habit of the Body , strong ones . § 3. That a strong Cacochymick Body be not purged too violently , lest the Spirits be dissipated : the less the humors are , the stronger may be the Cathartick . Weak Cacochymick bodies ought to have smaller Purgations , and the remaining humors to be drained away by gentle repeated Lenitives . § 4. If the Strength languishes through Resolution , as in a Consumption , you must purge gently and often ; so also Women with Child , in the seventh month , lest , the Child being heavy , by the strong working of the Medicament , it should be cast downwards . § 3. Old Persons , whose Age has consumed their Juyces ; Children , who by reason of their growth and rarity , easily evaporate their Humidity ; Men of a rare or thin Texture of Body ; Lean Persons , and such as are Long Legged , who because they have large Veins , are easily purged ; Stammerers who are lyable to a Loosness ; and such who have their Stomach only out of Frame : All these ought to be purged with Gentle Catharticks , for they cannot bear strong Purgers , but suffer Detriment thereby . § 6. But such as live hardly , as Rusticks ; Such as are Melancholy , so made , either by Nature , Diet , or Sickness ; or Such in whom gentle Purgations will do nothing ; or Such as have their bodies solid , and full of Juyce : All these require strong Purgations . § 7. Lastly , Where great Plenty of Humors are profoundly scituate in the body , or where manifold Evacuations are needful , you must use plentiful Purgations , either joyntly or severally , beginning with the more gentle first .

18. The Quando , or when you ought to purge . § 1. Purge Women with Child , about the middle of their Time , or when the Child begins to stir , ( See our Synopsis , lib. 3. cap. 13. Sect. 57. ) and that when the humors are in Agitation : Women in Child-bed , are not to be purged till their Month be over , § 2. In peracute Difeases , if the matter be unruly and in Motion , you may purge the very same day , because of the Tenuity and Fluxability of the matter . § 3. In intermitting Diseases , you may purge in the Intermission ; by no means in the Paroxism . § 4. In Chronick Diseases , purge not before the matter is attenuated and made fluxile , and the passages opened . § 5. In Summer time , give the Purge by break of day , in Winter time , by day-light ; and let it be given two or three Hours before Meat . § 6. Lastly , the Juyces which are in motion , or will suddenly be in Motion , are forthwith to be evacuated , to prevent the Increase of the Disease .

19. The Modus , After what manner . § 1. To every Humor , you must exhibit it 's proper Purgative , letting it as much as may be sympathize with the part afflicted . § 2. To the Bowels and near parts ; or in melancholy cases , it is good to use Medicines of a Liquid form ; but if Melancholy simply abounds , the Cathartick ought to be mixed with Lanitives and Moistners . § 3. In purging the remote parts , as the Head , Brain , Arms , Feet , Nerves , Joynts let the form be hard , as Pills Troches , &c. for they lye longer , to call the offending Humor . § 4. Purgers that leave a binding quality behind them , are hurtful in evacuating tough Flegm or Melancholy , because they make the Humors harder , but in Choler and putrid Flegm , ( from whence comes Defluxions and a Loosness ) they are very proper . § 5. Of these kinds of binding Purgers , are Aloes , Rhubarb , Rhapontick , Damask Roses , Wormwood , Myrabolans of all sorts , Prunes , Tamarinds , &c. All which , ( except the Aloes ) are best given in Infusion ; the Aloes , because of it's bitterness , is best in the form of a Pill . § 6. In Summer time , you ought to give your Purges with cool things ; but in Winter time , after Preparatives , mixed with Attenuaters , because then the Humors are more difficult to move . § 7. Lenitives or gentle Purges , must be given a little before or after meat , lest nature put it to a wrong use , by turning it into Nutriment ; Strong Purgers , three hours before meat ; for about three hours after they work , the sick may begin to eat : but in giving the strongest Purges , let the whole Operation be over , before the Sick dines , or begins to eat any food ; but if the Sick cannot hold out , but during the Purgation , seems to be weakned , or is very hungry , let him drink presently after the taking of his Medicament , a draught of Broath , or Posset-drink , or thin Mace Ale. § 8. Lastly , When the Evacuation is ended , ( which is known by the great Thirstiness of the Sick ) let the broath of a Pullet be given with Sugar , to wash the Guts .

20. The Accidents in purging . § 1. Not working . If it works not at all , give hot Broath , Posset drink , Pulp of Prunes , or an emollient Clyster , or all of them . § 2. Working too violently . In this case , you may give Barley-water , or Broth , for that will cause that it shall work little or nothing , by reason of it's restrictive Faculty ; or , the Dissolution of Gum Tragacanth ; or , Decoction of Mallows ; or , Oyl of sweet Almonds ; or , Syrup or Juyce of Quinces , anointing the Belly and Stomach with Oyl of Roses ; or , ( if all the afore said things do no good ) Laudanum , à gr . j. ad iij. or , if that fail , give a Vomit , to divert the Course , and bring the matter upwards . § 3. Voiding Blood. In this Case give a Clyster of new Milk , Honey , and Oyl ; or , a Clyster only of Oyl and Honey ; anointing the Fandament with Oyl of Amber p. j. mix'd with Oyl of Almonds p. ij . § 4. Na● seating or Loathing . It is taken away by a Linnen Cloath dip'd in Vinegar , put upon the Cup ; or , by drinking or washing the Mouth with Juyce of Pomgranates , both before and after the taking ; or , by tasting a little Syrup of Vinegar , or Limons , or Citrons , or Coral , or Mint ; or , washing the Mouth with Vinegar , and smelling to it . § 5. Vomiting . It is stayed by Stomach Strengthers , and the Medicaments at § 4. Or , by Cupping-glasses , applyed to the Navel ; or , by holding an Egg to the Throat ; or putting toasted Bread to the Nostrils ; or , by smelling to an Onion ; or , to Bread dip'd in Vinegar . § 6. Gripings . they are mitigated by a Lenitive Clyster ; or , exhibiting Carminatives by the Mouth ; or , a decoction of Mastich , with luke-warm water . § 7. Convulsions . They are remedied , by anointing with Balsamum Nervinum Schroderi , and taking inwardly , Spiritus Diapente ad ℈ j. in generous Wine . § 8. Lastly , to prevent the former , and other ill Accidents , after the purge is taken , the sick must rest , that Nature may embrace the Medicament ; then use a little motion , to melt the humors , and that the expulsive Faculty may be provoked . If the Medicament be strong , the Patient may sleep a little after it ; the contrary , if it be weak .

Of EMETICKS .

21. Emetica are such Medicines as purge or work upwards , and by Vomit . These work more violently , and afflict the Body more than Catharticks .

22. The Humors ejected by Emeticks proceed from Choler , Flegm , and Melancholy , but those especially which reside in the Capacity of the Belly or Stomach , or are contained in the Spleen , Hollow side of the Liver , or the Pancreas : as also such which of their own accord , tend upwards , known by bitter Belchings , Pain , Biting , and Heaviness of the Midriff . Therefore ,

23. Let Emeticks be given ; first , in all the aforenamed cases ; secondly , in a Cachectick , Scorbutick , and Cacochymick Disposition of the whole Body ; for that they draw from all parts .

24. Emetick Medicaments procure vomiting , either because they have an Inclination upwards : or , because they do , as it were , float upon the Stomach , and oppress the same : or , because they loosen the upper Orifice of the Stomach .

25. They ought not to be given to Women with Child : nor to Women subject to Fits : or , to Persons in a Consumption , or that have an Ulcers in the Lungs : or , that have a Suffusion : or , have a Weakness of Sight : or , to very old People : or , to such as are hard to vomit .

26. But to persons of a Lean habit , such as are accustomed to , and easily vomit , have a firm head , large Breast , nor spit Blood , they may safely be given .

27. Let Emeticks be given in Summer , because , then the Humors are carried upwards , before meat , in thin and cholerick persons ; after meat , in flegmatick people .

28. If you vomit with Hellebor , be sure the body be free from a Fever , ( lest it cause a Convulsion ) and let it be after long vomiting ; let it be given in a large dose ( ad ℈ ij . in powder , and ad ℈ j. in Extract ) And if the Hiccup come after taking of it , stop it , by giving Muld Sack , boyled with Rue .

29. Let the Vomit be so much lighter , by how much the Disease is the more vehement : and so much the stronger , by how much the part to be cleansed , is far scituate in the body .

30. Let no Oyl be used as a Vomit in Fevers , because of the Relaxation of the Stomach , whose Strength ( in those Diseases , ) ought especially to be preserved .

31. Lastly , observe , that in giving Hellebor , a lesser dose than is fit , agitates the Juyces , and disturbs nature to no purpose , for which reason , the larger dose is so much the better , provided , that the Sick had used other gentle vomiting for ten or twelve days before hand .

Of DIVRETICKS .

32. Diuretica are such Medicines , as purge downwards , and by Urine . Or , Diuresis or Vrination , is the drawing of Humors out of the Body , by Medicines provoking Urine .

33. They are given in Diseases of the Reins and Bladder ; in Dropsies , Scurvies , waterish Diseases of the Blood , Obstructions of the Urine by Gravel , Stones , Slime , Matter , Stoppage of the Terms , Cachexia , Greek-sickness , &c.

34. They are also ducly administred in all such Diseases as are evacuated by little and little ; and where the Humors are thick and adust , and ought to be made fluid .

35. But they ought not to be given to bodies full of ill humors , unless they are first abated by Purgation ; lest , by then Thickness and Plenty , while they rush head-long into the narrow Passages , they should stop them , and so make the Obstructions greater .

36. Neither are they to be given in dry Diseases , such as Consumption , Madness , &c. nor where the Passages are either exulcerated or inflamed : Nor ought they to be mixed with Perfumes , ( if given to Women ) lest they be drawn to the Womb. See cap. 9. Sect. 22. aforegoing .

Of SVDORIFICKS .

37. Sudorifica are such M●dicines as purge by Expulsion and Sweat , through opening the Pores of the Skin all over the Body .

38. They cause Sweat , by turning the Humors into Vapors , and thrusting them outwards .

39. All sorts of Sudorificks have a greater Tenuity or Subtilty of parts than Diureticks have ; and those which are hot , are more subtil than those which are cold .

40. Hot Sudorificks , as they are more subtil , so they work by Rarefaction ; cold Sudorificks work by an occult quality , or by making the heat fly from the Center to the Circumference .

This is apparent ; for a man in a Sweat on a hot day , if he drinks cold water , or small beer , will sweat the more ; whereas , if he drunk Spirit of Wine , or Strong Waters , they would cool him : for , as like cleaves to like , so every unlike flys away .

41. They ought not to be given to Cholerick people , because they sweat hardly : nor when the humors lye in the Cavity of the Womb , Guts , or Stomach , &c. and not in the habit of the Body : nor if the body be weak , or weakned by former Sweating .

42. Nor ought they to be given where the humors are thick and many : nor in Tumors , lest the morbifick matter being carried to the Skin , should evaporate the thin , and leave the thick behind , to close the pores of the Skin , and so cause a Scurf , or an incurable Hardness .

43. But in old and cold Diseases as Distillations , Catarrhs , Palsies , Sciatica's , Gouts , Numbness , pains of the Joynts ; as also after Universal purgings , and in the declination of Diseases , they are of exceeding good use : so where the Humors are thin .

44. But they are of most admirable Effects in the Measles , Small Pox , all sorts of Malign , and pestilential Fevers , wherein , they may safely be given without respect to either Time , Disease , or Strength of the Sick. See cap. 9. Sect. 14.

Of PTARMICKS .

45. Ptarmica are such Medicines as purge the Brain by the Nostrils , and that either by a Flux of matter , or by Sneezing .

46. Those Medicaments which draw a Flux of matter , are called Errhina , or Errhins ; and these are either Liquid or Solid .

47. The Liquid are either in form of Water or Juyce , which are either anointed within the Nostrils , powred in , or east in with a Syring .

48. The Solid are made out of convenient Roots , Stalks , Bolus's , or Electuaries , made neerly , stiff enough to make into Pills , and formed almost pyramidal , of about an Inch and half long ; or , they are formed of the Powder of Simples , which are blown into the Nostrils with a Quil .

49. The Intentions of these are , to open , obdurate Obstructions of the Head , such as have been of ten , twenty , or thirty years standing , where , by inveterate Head-aches , Megrims , Vertigo's , Carus , Lethargy , Dullness , Dimness of Sight , Stoppages of the Nostrils , ( causing the party to keep their Mouth always open ) Epilepsies , Apoplexies , Convulsions , Palsies , Catarrhs , Ulcers of the Lungs Consumptions , Kings Evil , Quinsies , Coughs , Asthmas , and a multitude of other such like , chronick , stubborn , and rebellious Diseases , are as it were infallibly cured , the Brain cleansed , and the animal Spirits made clear ; It is a way of purging the Head admirable and easie , and will do more at eight or ten times using than could possibly be done by ten thousand Cephalicks or head Purgers , given by the Mouth in what form you please , if possibly so many could be taken .

50. These by their attractive quality , dissolve and draw the Flegm into the Nostrils , which hangs about the Pellicles of the Brain ; and by their Acrimony , they provoke the Expulsive Faculty to cast it out , with such Excrements also as stick in the Brain it self .

51. Those Medicaments which evacuate humors by sneezing , are called Sternutatories .

52. They strengthen the Head , and purge the Brain of Flegm and Water , being of admirable use in gentle Obstructions , which have been of no long time standing ; as also in other Diseases of the Head , proceeding of Cold.

Of SALIVATICKS .

53. Salivatica are Medicines purging by the Pallet , causing spitting ; and they are either Apophlegmatizers , Expectorators , or Mercuriates .

54. Apophlegmatizers , are such as by chewing or gargling , draw down Flegmatick Excrements from the brain , by the Pallet : but such as are chewed , are properly called Masticatories .

55. Expectorators are such as by the Pallet evacuate humors contained in the Breast and Lungs : Their chief uses are in Coughs , Asthma's , Wheesings , Ulcers of the Lungs , Shortness of Breath . Obstructions of the Stomach , &c.

56. Mercuriates are such Medicines , ( as well outward as inward ) which being made of Quick-silver or Mercury , purge universally the whole body , by the Pallet , causing a Flux of Rhume or Spittle .

57. Their chief uses are in in the Pox , Gonorrhaea virulenta , Gout , Sciatica , Kings Evil , Scorbute , and other the like chronick , poysonous , rebellious and slubborn diseases .

CHAP. XII . The Properties of purging Medicines .

1. PVrging Choler . § 1. Mild ; as Cassia Fistularis , Tamarinds , Manna Calbrina , Aloe Succotrina , Rheubarb , Damask Roses , Violets , Turpentine . § 2. Strong , as Assarum , Scammony , Pilulae Rudii , Pilulaeaureae . § 3. The Number of mild simple Cholagogues is VIII . of the strong II. of both together X.

2. Purging Flegm , § 1. Mild ; as Myrobalans Chebulan and Emblican , Carthamus Seeds , Mecoachan , Hiera picra . § 2. Strong ; as Agarick , Iallap , Turpethum , Coloquintida , Hermodacts , Euphorbium , Opopanax , Sagapenum , Spurge , Sow-bread , Squils . § 3. The number of mild Simple Phlegmagogues , is IV. of the Strong XI . of both together XV.

3. Purging Melancholy . § 1. Mild ; as Myrobalans Indian , Epithymum , Polypody , Sena . § 2. Strong ; as Lapis Armenius , Lazuli , Hellebor white and black . § 3. The Number of the mild simple Melanagogues , is IV. of the strong IV. of both together VIII .

4. Purging watery humors . § 1. Mild ; as Soldanella , Our Orrice Root , or Root of blew Flower-de-luce , Peach Flowers , Benedicta Laxativa , § 2. Strong ; as Gambogia , Elaterium , Briony , Ebulus , Cataputia minor , Hedge Hysop , Esula , Mezereon , Ricinus or Palma Christi , which is the greater Spurge , Oyl of Elder stones , black Alder. § 3. The number of the mild simple Hydragogues is III. of the Strong XI . of both XIV .

5. Purging all Humors . Buck thorn berries , Pulvis Diasena , Electuarium Diacatholicon , Extractum Catholicum Sennerti , Panchymagogon Hartmanni , Pilulae Holagogae , Mel Scilitum , Confectio Hamech , Tinctura Catholica Grulingii ; Tinctura Cathartica Clossaei . The Number of these are X.

6. Purging by Vomit . § 1. Mild ; as Warm water , fat Broth , Oyl with Water , Butter , Groundsel , Roots of Garden Cucumer , of Orach , of Melons , of Asarum . § 2. Strong ; as Hellebor white , black , Tobacco , Gutta Gamba , Sulphur of Antimony , Crocus , Metallorum , Vitrum Antimonii , Mercurius Vitae , Turpethum minerale , Vitriol , Salt of Vitriol , Hercules Bovii , Aurum vitae . § 3. The number of the chief mild Emeticks are IX . of the chief Strong XIII . of both together XXII .

7. Purging by Vrine . § 1. Mild ; as Roots of Parsly , Smallage , Eringo , Ruscus , Asparagus , Pimpernel ; leaves of Parietary , Asarum , Chervil , Scordium , Saxisrage ; Seeds of Gromwel , Winter Cherries , Whey . § 2. Strong , as Sal Tartari , Succini , Absynthii ; Oleum Tartari , Baccarum Juniperi , Terebinthinae , Vitrioli , Sulphuris , Salis , Cerae ; Wood and Bark of Guajacum , Sassafras , Salt of Broom , Sal prunellae . See cap. 10. Sect. 21.

8. Purging by Sweat. § 1. Mild ; as Spirit of Wine , Angelica , Rosmary , Pimpernel , Tormentil , Gentian , Carduus ben. Scabious , Zedoary , Pepper . § 2. Strong , as Lignum Guajacum , Spirit and Oyl thereof , Sassafras , Bezoar Stone , Aurum Diaphoreticum , Antimonium Diaphoreticum , Bezoar Joviale , & minerale , Sal Tartari , Sulphur Auratum , Salt of Vipers , Spirit of Sal Armoniack , Mithridate , Venice Treacle , Our new London Treacle , Electuarium de Ovo ; Laudanum nostrum , Londinense & Paracelsi , Treacle water , Prophylactick water of Sylvius , Spirit and Salt of Harts Horn , Sassron , Camphir , Opium .

9. Purging by the Nose . Roots of Orrice , Bindweed ; Leaves of Beets , Anagallis , Marjoram , Sage , Betony , Ivy , Elaterium , Ginger ; Roots of Pyrethrum , white Hellebor , Sneezwort Leaves , Tobacco , Pepper , Mustard , Staphisacre , Nigella , Euphorbium , Scammony , Gambogia , Colocynthis , Confectio Hamech , Grains of Paradise .

10. Purging by the Pallet or Throat . § 1. Apophlegmatizers . Ginger , Pyrethrum , Water Cresses , Pepper , Mustard-seed , Staphisacre , Mastich . § 2. Expectorators . Elecampane , Liquorice , Birthwort , Angelica , Orrice , Squills , Fennel , Parsly , Dill , Hysop , Maidenhair , Scabious , Coltsfoot , Seeds of Water Cresses , Erysimum , Cotton , Jujubes , Raisons , Currans , Figs , Sugar , Honey . § 3. Mercuriates . Mercurius Dulcis praecipitatus & sublimatus , Turpethum minerale , Crude Mercury , Unguentáque mercuriata .

CHAP. XIII . Of the Accidental Virtues of Medicaments .

1. THE Accidental Vertues of Medicaments , are the Complements of the Essential .

Thus , A Medicine essentially provokes Vrine ; it therefore essentially cures the Stranguria , &c. But by accident it helps the Dropsie , because it is a watery Disease .

2. Therefore Medicines are considered in the Cure of Diseases under a twofold Notion , to wit , as they either alter , or resist Poyson , or purge .

3. Altering Medicines are considered , first , as they change the Temperature ; secondly , as they ease Pain ; thirdly , as they restore something that is lost .

4. Those which alter the Temperature , do it by their Contrariety in Heat , or Coldness , Moisture , or Dryness ; and so make soft , relax , rarifie , open , bind , draw , repercuss , discuss , cleanse , &c. and all this , as they are appropriated to the Head , Breast , Heart , Stomach , Liver , Spleen Reins , Womb , Joynts .

5. Those which ease pain , do it by Sympathy , as all warming things which are called Anodyns : or , by Antipathy , as all cold things which are called Narcoticks .

6. Those which restore something are called Analepticks , which are such things as either increase Flesh , called Sarcoticks , as in Wounds and Ulcers ; or add Strength and Magnitude to the body , or some of it's parts , as in Consumptions ; which last , are only properly called Analepticks , or Restauratives .

7. Medicines resisting Poyson , commonly called Alexipharmicks , or Counter Poysons , are such as either defend the Heart and Vessels against the force of the Poyson , as Mithridate , Treacle , Virginian Snake-root , Contrayerva , Salt of Vipers , Liver of a Mad Dog , &c. Or else such as , by Antipathy , destroy the Nature and Essence of the Poyson , as Salt of Tartar , and indeed all Alcalies : or the Oyls of Sulphur and Vitriol , and all the greater Acids , as they are opposite to the nature of the Poyson .

8. Purging Medicaments are considered as they evacuate , 1. By Stool . 2. By Vomit . 3. By Urine . 4. By Sweat 5. By the Nose . 6. By the Pallat .

9. Those which evacuate by Stool , cure Diseases of the Humors , Belly , and Joynts : Those by Vomit , Diseases of the Stomach , Liver , Spleen , Gall , Joynts , and habit of the body . By Vrine , Diseases of the Reins , Bladder , and Abdomen . By Sweat , Diseases of the whole body , universal Corruptious , malign Fevers , Plague , Poyson . By the Nose , Diseases of the Head , as Apoplexes , Lethargies , Frensie , Madness , Epilepsie , Vertigo , Megrim , Head-ach , Sleepiness , Convulsions , Palsies , Catarrhs . By the Pallat , Diseases of the Lungs , Liver , Spleen , Bones , Joynts , Diseases oecult , malign , and poysonous .

10. Therefore consider the places where Diseases lodge , the Humors from whence they come , the Temperature that they have , the Effects that they produce , and the Symptons by which they are known : and so according as a Medicine is said to be either appropriate to that part , depress that humor , alter that Temperature , destroy those Effects , or abate those Symptoms , either in part , or in whole ; so shall the Medicine be said to be accidentally helpful in , or good against the Disease afflicting .

11. Hence the essential Virtues vf Medicines are taken from their Property alone , by Cap. 9. and 10. The Accidental from their Properties conjoyned with their Temperatures and Appropriations , by cap. 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , & 8.

CHAP. XIV . Of the Choice of Medicines .

1. MEdicines are to be chosen , either in respect of their matter , or in respect of their use , or in respect of their form .

2. First , in respect of their matter . § 1. That it may be powerful in rooting out of Diseases . § 2. That it may be cheap , and so the more applicable to the poor and needy . § 3. That it be easie to be made , to prevent Error in Preparation . § 4. That it be small in Composition , to avoid as much as may be Hetrogenity in Nature . § 5. That it be made pleasant as may be , to deceive the Pallate , and not become loathsom to the Stomach . § 6. That it be small in dose , because large Doses , and great quantities , not only overcome the Stomach and burthen Nature , but also bespeak so much the less Vertue in the Medicament . § 7. Lastly , that it may be durable , to retein it's Strength and Vertue through many Ages ; and this it can only attain through an exact Purity . And those are the things which we have been as eareful as might be , to observe , in handling the following parts of this work , and to communicate to the World without deceit .

3. Secondly , in respect of their Vse or Intention . First , That they sympathize with the part affected . Secondly , With the Habit and Constitution of the Body . Thirdly , That they may be Specificks ( if possible ) against , and powerful to root out the Disease afflicting . Fourthly , That they may be pleasant and grateful to the Sick.

If one be to cure a Disease of the Head , besure it be with a Cephalick Medicament . Secondly , Let it sympathize with the Constitution ; so that whether Salt , Sulphur , or Mercury abound , the Medicine may answer in Quality , viz. Be either Saline , Oleaginous or Spirituous . Thirdly , Be sure all this while , it be a proper Specifick against the Disease . Fourthly , Endeavour to make it pleasant to the Pallat and Stomach , and if it be not pleasant , give it in a pleasant Vehicle ; for , when all is done , if the Stomach loaths and abominates it , it will prove insucoessful , nor will it answer the intended end ; for , the Stomach not embracing , but rejecting it , it's Virtues can be communicated to no part of the whole man . By this you may easily perceive , how , out of variety of Medicines ( all equally powerful against the same Disease ) to chuse that which shall really do the Cure : and without the Knowledge and Observance of which , ( although the Medicine be both proper and powerful , absolutely to extirpate the Malady , yet ) you shall wholly miss of the end . Now , the reason is this , if the Medicine be homogenious with Nature , and the Stomach , ( which is the Index of Nature ) it joyns it self with it , and so easily overcomes the Disease , there being two against one : but if it be beterogenious with Nature and the Stomach , ( although it be a real and powerful Specifick , yet ) then it performs nothing , because it has two Enemies to contend with , to wit , Nature and theDisease .

4. Thirdly , in respect of their Form. § 1. According to the Nature and Situation of the Disease , the Medicament is either to be Internal or External , or both . § 2. If it be Internal , it is either cast in by the Mouth or by the Lower parts , and sometimes both ways : for , sometimes the inferiour parts are so obstructed , that the things given by the mouth , can do no great matters , till those Obstructions be removed . § 3. If the Medicament be external , it ought to have respect to the Part , to the Pain , and to the Disease . In respect of the Part , it ought to be hard or soft , moist or dry . In respect of the Pain , it must be anodyn or narcotick . And in respect to the Disease , it ought to be specifick . § . 4. If both Internals and Externals be applyed , the Considerations ought to be conjunct , as aforesaid .

CHAP. XV. Of the Forms of Internal artificial Medicines .

1. OF the Forms of Chymical Medicaments . § 1. We have already delivered the Forms of Chymical Medicaments in Our Pharmacopaeia lib. 6. cap. 16. and that in a very particular manner ; yet , besides what we have there delivered , these few following things may be observed . § 2. In distilled Waters , if you cohobate the matter distilled often , it will be much the stronger and better : and if you impregnate the Water with the Salt of the Ashes , it will make the Water not only more virtuous , but more durable . § 3. In making of Spirits from Juyces ; if the Juyce be strained from fermented matter , and be fermented again with fresh Herbs , there will be a greater plenty of Spirits . § 4. In making of distilled Oyls from Vegetables ; they ought first to be putrified ; and then from that putrified matter you may draw off the Oyl ( with some Spirits and a water ) in a Vesica , which by a glass Funnel , with a small Orifice , you may separate . Moreover , dry Herbs yield more Oyl than green ; but Peels of Oranges , Limons , &c. not dry , are best . § 5. Tinctures are made with S. V. simple , or tartarized , or acuated with Spirits of Vinegar , Sulphur , Vitriol or Salt ; to lb 1. of which , put of the matter of which you would make the Tincture , being dry , or rasped , or grossly beaten , ℥ j. ij . or iij. to wit , so much as may yield Tincture enough to fill the body of the Menstruum ; digest in a warm place , till the Liquor will no more augment it's Color or Tast ; then decant it off , and filter it ; or , which is better , purifie it by long Digestion . Mineral Tinctures are extracted with Spirits of Vinegar , of Honey , of Sugar , of Salt , Vitriol , or Sulphur : but an admirable Menstruum ( whether for Vegetables , Minerals , or Animals ) is the Spiritus Vini Philosophicus Kirkringii , and that of Basil Valentine , as also , Aqua Calcis . § 6. Extracts are but only Tinctures inspissated ; for while the Menstruum remains unseparated , it has the Title of Tincture : after Separation , it is called an Extract . These are most commonly made of Purgatives , more seldom of Alteratives : and sometimes the Menstruum is fermented Spirit of Mault , Honey , Sugar , &c. § 7. In making of Magisteries , it is to be observed , that if the matter , be very hard , as Stones , and such like , that it will be best to be first calcined . § 8. Salts are to be confidered in a twofold Respect ; viz. as volatile or fixed . The Volatile are raised by many Cohobations of the Spirit or Liquor distilled upon the Faeces or Caput mortuum , as we have taught in Our Pharm . Lond. lib. 4. cap. 5. Sect. 1.9.29 . & 32. The more that there is raised of this Volatile Salt , so much the less will you find of the fixed , which is made by Incineration . You may also have the Essential Salt another way , according to that which we have taught in making the Essential Salt of Sorrel , lib. 2. cap. 10. Sect. 5. And here both volatile and fixed are conjoyned . Fixed Salts if they be made very pure , by many Incinerations , Dissolutions , &c. ought then to be given in a larger dose : moreover , that the lixiviate Tast may be taken away , you ought to mix them with an equal quantity of Sulphur , and then set them on fire ; so will they be not only more pleasant , but also much better resist the Penetration of the Air : these fixed Salts distilled as common Salt ( as some Chymists affirm ) will yield a most picrcing Spirit .

All artificial Medicaments have a twofold method of Preparation , as we have hinted in Our Synopsis Medicinae , lib. 3. cap. 1. Sect. 17. to wit , either Galenical or Chymical ; and each method hath its several mode or manner of perfecting the thing designed ; from which modes or ways of preparing arise various forms of Medicines , which are either fluid , soft only , or solid ; according to the Constitution and matter of which they are made : and from which form and matter arises their Division , Vse , and Application , both to Internal and External Purposes and Affects .

We here intend to shew the principal Forms of Galenical Preparations , which are in Number fourteen , viz. 1. Essences . 2. Wines . 3. Vinegars . 4. Infusions . 5. Decoctions . 6. Syrups . 7. Quiddonies . 8. Lohochs , 9. Preserves . 10. Sugars , 11. Pouders . 12. Electuaries . 13. Pills , 14. Troches . There are many other Titles of Forms , but they are particular , as being derived either from some part of the Body , or some singular formality of the Preparation ; or , from the manner of their Operation ; or , lastly , from the manner of their Exhibition ; all which , are comprehended under some of those we have already named .

2. To make or prepare Essences .

§ 1. Essences are made of the Juyces of Green herbs , pressed out with Spirit of Wine , and digested in B. M. where they receive their Color , separated by Inclination , and with a little Sugar reduced almost into the form of a Syrup . § 2. The former way is good : But some , and they no mean Artists , make all vegetable Essences only by Putrefaction ; the Herb being bruised and putrified , the Juyce is separated while it stinks abominably ; this is kept , and in one Revolution it suffers a Change , the Internal Spirit or Agent revives , and the Seminal Idea has a Resuscitation , Corruption puts on Incorruption , and a new body appears in it's Purity ( and Immortality , as in a Sense it may be said ) having the same natural Odour or Smell , and Tast , with that growing in the Fields , or Garden ; but much more pure , clear , perspicuous , powerful , strong , and pleasant ; containing in it self , all the natural Principles of which mix'd Bodies are composed , but separated from their Putrefaction and Filth . § 3. From hence appears how close the Spirit and Souls of things , adhere to their own matter ; that although the external form is destroyed , and the matter it self bruised , broken , and as it were mortified ; yet the Internal energetick power , Life , or Idea , can suffer no Hurt , Diminution , Loss , or Change , but remains eternally unalterable in it's pristine Estate , being at most , but only clouded by the Alteration of the said external form . I could speak almost infinitely about this Subject , and give Demonstrations not to be refuted : but I am confined here to be short . § 4. The Essences of Minerals are not to be prepared without great Difficulties , because their bodies must also be brought to a perfect Mortification and Putrefaction ; but of this we shall say nothing here , referring it to another place .

3. To make or prepare Wines medicate .

The ground of medicate Wines is commonly Rhenish , Sherry , or Canary ; and they are medicated by Digestion ( in a gentle heat ) of the designed Medicament . To every Gallon of Wine , if you use dryed herbs , you may put M. iv . If Juyces , lb ij . If of Spices or Aromaticks , ℥ viij . If of Catharticks , ℥ xij . If of Emeticks , chiefly , Antimonial , ℥ iv . But if you design the Aromatick or Spicy Wine to drink for pleasure , ℥ ij . of the Spices will be sufficient , adding a little treble refined Sugar .

4. To make or prepare medicate Vinegars .

The Foundation of these kinds of Vinegars , is pure Spirit of the best or sharpest Wine Vinegar ; of which , you may take one Gallon , and put thereto , of dryed Herbs Flowers , or Seeds , ℥ xvj . or better . If of Spices or Aromaticks , ℥ viij . If of Alexipharmicks , ℥ xx . If of Vegetable Emeticks , ℥ xiv . or xviij . put all into a glass Vessel , stop it close , and digest in the Sun for forty days , or else in a gentle Sand heat , then decant , strain , and keep it for use .

5. To make or prepare Infusions .

§ . Let the Simples be cut , stamped , or rasped , then infuse them in Water , Whey , or Mead , which agrees best with your Intention ; set them in the heat of Ashes , Sand , Sun , or naked Fire , for a day , two , or three , according to the Quality of the things to be infused : The quantity of the Liquor is to cover the Ingredients three or four Inches above them . § . 2. Some instead of the former Liquors use a Lixivium of Salt of Tartar ; but then it is not properly what we call an Infusion . Others use Aqua Calcis , or water of Quicklime , which is an admirable Vehicle . § 3. Infusions are chiefly used for purging Potions , upon present occasions : but if the things be infused in S. V. or other strong Menstruum , it is called Tincture , not Infusion .

6. To make or prepare Decoctions .

Take Spring or Rain water , Whey , Beer , Metheglin , or Wine , in which , put either Weeds , Barks , Roots , Seeds , Leaves , Spices , or Flowers , being cut , rasped or ●bruised ; a pound of Ingredients , more or less ( according to their Strength ) to a Gallon of Liquor , boyl them in a glased earthen Vessel , or a Copper Vesica tin'd within ( commonly called a Dyet-Pot ) close covered , to the Consumption of a third or forth part of the Liquor ; then clarifie it with whites of Eggs ( if you so please , or it be not thin and clear enough ) sweeten it a little , and aromatize it with a few grains of Musk , or Tincture of Ambergrise : if it be for Women , you may do it with Cinnamon . Decoctions are chiefly used in Diets for affects of the Belly , Reins , and Womb ; as also in Distempers of the universal habit of the Body , as Scorbuts , Dropsies , Consumptions , &c. and in all manner of Obstructions of the Breast , Stomach , Liver , Spleen , and Womb , whatsoever .

7. To make or prepare Syrups .

§ 1. The ordinary way . If the things be green , take their expressed Juyce ; if dry , a strong Infusion or Decoction of them : This Juyce , Infusion , or Decoction , clarifie with whites of Eggs , or otherwise ; and to every Pint put lb ij. of good white Sugar , boyl them together to the Thickness of new Honey , taking off the Skum if any arises ; then strain it , being hot , through a Flannel bag , and keep the Syrup for use . § 2. After this manner , are made the Syrups of all cold , moist , and juycy Herbs . § 3. But if you make your Syrup of hot and spicy or Aromatick things , dry them and infuse them in S. V. ( simple or tartarized , or acuated with Oyls of Sulphur , Vitriol , or Salt ) ℥ ij . more or less , ( as the Ingredients are in strength ) to a Pint : Digest in a very gentle Balneo or Sand heat ; close stop'd , for ten , twenty , thirty , or forty days , as the matter is in hardness ; shaking or stirring it twice every day ; then being settled , decant off the clear Tincture , and with most pure Sugar , or clarified Honey , a pound to a pound , both being put into a Pelican , let them circulate for a month upon a gentle Heat ; then pour it forth , and keep it in a glased Vessel for use . § 4. Zwelfer has another way of making Syrups , by distillation in M. B. which is a very excellent way ; you may see it in our Pharmacopaeia Londinensis , lib. 4. cap. 16. Sect. 9. at large . § 5. Faber a most excellent and learned man , has also another way of preparing Syrups , no way inferiour to the former , only it is more troublesom to do : you may see it in our said Pharmacop . lib. 4. cap. 16. Sect. 100. To which I refer the Reader .

8. To make or prepare Quiddonies .

§ 1. Quiddony is the same thing which we call Rob or Sapa : It may be made of the Juyce of any Herb , Plant , or Fruit ; but it is for the most part , made of the Juyces of Fruit in this manner . § 2. Take the Juyce you intend to make a Quiddony of , boyl it gently , to the Consumption of a third part ; then add to what remains , half it's quantity or weight of White Sugar , and by repeating the boyling to a just Thickness , make Quiddony . § 3. Marmalades or Gellyes , are made after the same manner , the Difference only being , that these latter are made of the Pulp .

9. To make or prepare Lohochs .

§ 1. Take any Infusion , Decoction , Tincture or Juyce , of which , make a Syrup according to Art ; or take the Pulp of any fruit brought to a good Softness : To this Syrup or Pulp lb j . add impalpable Powders of the things you design to make your Lohoch of , ℥ ij . viz. a sixth part ; mix and make a Lohoch , according to Art. § 2. This is a needless Title among the forms of Medicaments ; for although , it be thicker than a Syrup , and thiner than an Electuary , yet it is , in Truth , nothing more or less , than a soft Electuary .

10. To make or prepare Preserves or Conserves .

The way of making or preparing of Preserves and Conserves , whether of Roots , Stalks , Barks , Flowers , Fruits , and Pulps ; and those either with Sugar , or Pickle , we have so largely and plainly taught in Our Pharmacop . lib. 4. cap. 19. that nothing more need be said here .

11. To make or prepare Sugars , Confects , or Lozenges .

§ 1. Take white Sugar , dissolve it in Rose-water , or their proper Liquor , beat them very well with whites of Eggs , and clarifie it by boyling ; strain through a Cloath , boyl again , till the Water is neerly consumed , which done , put in the matter you would make Lozenges of , and then boyl gently again , till it rises up in great Bubbles , and being chewed , sticks not to your Teeth : then powring the matter upon a cold Marble , anointed with Oyl of Almonds , ( letting first the bubbles sink after it's removal from the Fire ) there work it with your Fingers ; and your hands being rubbed with the powder , of which your Mass is made , forme it into Lozenges , of what Fashion you please . § 2. Here note , that the matter you intend ought to be in a very fine impalpable powder if it be for Lozenges . § 3. Otherwise , if you take Juyces , and order them in the aforegoing Method , they are properly called Sugars . § 4. But if you take the things whole , whether Roots , Tops of Herbs , Flowers , Fruits , Seeds , Barks , or Peels , and cover them with Sugar , they are then called Confects : it is done thus . Take Liquid Sugar , or Sugar made into a strong Syrup , with water , or Rose water : and putting the things to be confected into a brass Bason or large Copper Vessel , let the melted Sugar drop thereon from a place above , through a very small hole in a Funnel ; then continually move and shake the things over a convenient Fire of Charcole , that the moisture may be consumed , and the Sugar clear , and at length cover it over with a Crust . § 5. Lastly , if you would make Confects crusted with Sugar Candy , it is like that of Candying , only it differs in the Thickness of the Liquor .

12. To make or prepare Pouders .

§ 1. These are made of Vegetables , by drying them choicly , and beating them in an Iron Mortar , with an Iron Pestle , adding in the beating now and then , a few drops of Oyl of Sweet Almonds , to facilitate the Labour , and this more especially , if they be Resinous ; then searse them by degrees , as they grow small . § 2. Minerals are brought to a powder by first calcining them , and then beating them without Oyl . § 3. Let them be kept alone , but when they are exhibited , adjoyn to them their equal weight of Sugar .

13. To make or prepare Electuaries .

§ 1. ℞ Clarified Honey , prepared according to Art lb j . or ℥ xij . melt it ; to which add of the things you would make into an Electuary , ( being first reduced into a very fine or impalpable powder ) ℥ iv . v. or vj. according as you would have the Electuary in Thickness : mix them well together , stirring them till the Honey is cold . § 2. Put the Electuary either into a Glass , or glased Vessel , to keep ; else , it will peirce it . § 3. Fill it not above 2/3 parts full , otherwise by reason of it's Fermentation it will run over . § 4. Tye it over with a Bladder , and a Leather over that . § 5. Note also , that if the Pouders be mixed with Essences , Liquors , or Syrups , they are called Mixtures .

14. To make or prepare Pills .

§ 1. Let your Medicines be brought to a fine Pouder , and with any proper clammy Liquor , ( as Syrup of Vinegar , Limons , de Spina Cervina , or Honey ) beat them well in a Mortar , till they are exactly mixed , and stick well together . § 2. But here note , first , that purging Medicines ought chiefly to be made into Pills . Secondly , That a small quantity of Cremor Tartari , or Crystals thereof be added in the Composition ; for that will make them work more nimbly and pleasantly . § 3. It is also to be observed , that Extracts and insipate Juyces , are better made into Pills with proper Pouders , than by Inspissation only . § 4. At the end , add a few Drops of some Chymical Oyl , as of Anise , Caraways , Cloves , Sassafras , Rhodium , or some such like . § 5. When you form the Mass , or any part of it into Pills , you may ( as the patient pleases ) gild them with Leaf gold , by rouling the Pills up in a Leaf , and shaking them in a Box.

15. To make or prepare Troches .

§ 1. Bring your Medicament into fine Pouder ; and with the Dissolution of Gum Tragacanth in Rose water , or Wine ( persumed with Tincture of Musk or Ambergrise , if you so please ) make Troches , which dry in the Sun , or a warm Oven . § 2. But here note , first , if you make them long , they are called Rotulae or Rouls ; if broad , they have generally a Character impressed upon them , ( as a Viper , upon Troches of Vipers ) Secondly , if they be of no regular form , but irregular , they they called Morselli , Morsels . § 3. Those which are made up with fine Sugar , or Sugar Candy , are called Sugars , or Lozenges .

CHAP. XVI . Of the Forms of External artificial Medicines .

Consideration being had to this our brief Method , and our original Purpose and Intent , which was to emit things needless , seldom used , useless or unprofitable , and only to represent what is really the more effectual and powerful to destroy , extirpate , and root out diseases ; We out of the intricate Labrinth of Authors , and great Variety of Forms , have only chosen these eight ; viz. 1. Lotions . 2. Oyls 3. Balsams . 4. Oyntments . 5. Cerates . 6. Emplasters . 7. Cataplasms . 8. Clysters ; as being sufficient enough to exhibit the Vertues of any Medicament whatsoever , according to any Intention or purpose .

1. To make or prepare Lotions .

§ 1. Lotion is a general name given to all kind of Liquors for External use ; but in their particular Applications , they have as many various Names as Intentions . § 2. First , what is designed to beautifie the Skin is called Cosmetica . 2. If for the Eyes , Ophthalmica . 3. If for the nose Errhinum . 4. If for Application by Spunge , Cloath , or Stuph , Epithema . 5. If for the Mouth , Diaclysma . 6. If for the Throat , Gargarisms . 7. If for Washings , Lixivium . 8. If for bathing , Balneum . § 3. The Ground of all these is generally Waters , Vinegar , Wine , Milk , Whey , Mead , Juyce , or Lye : in which , the medicinal matters are either infused , boyled , or dissolved ; and then filtered , or strained , or not ; according to the nature and intention of the matter , for which it is made .

2. To make or prepare Oyls .

§ 1. If it be from hot Herbs , dry them , and infuse them twenty , forty , sixty , or a hundred days in good Oyl of Turpentine , or Amber ; then strain and press them out , repeating the Infusion if you please , two or three times ; lastly , mix this straining with double quantity of Oyl Olive , and keep it for use . § 2. But if from cold Herbs , take their expressed Juyce , and boyl it in an equal quantity of Oyl Olive , to the Consumption of the Humidity , then strain , and keep it for use . § 3. But it will be much better , if you boil the herb and all being first bruised , till it is crisp , then strain and press out ; for by this means , the Oyl will be stronger , and of a green colour , which last it would otherwise want . § 4. Some , before boyling , insolate for forty days in a ho● Sun.

3. To make or prepare Balsams .

§ 1. These are made of Oyl , Butter , Fat , Suet , Turpentine , Wax , Gums , Rosins , and other things , which will mix or melt . § 2. Take Oyl or Fat , and make it thick by mixture only , or melting , with the things which you would have made into the form of a Balsam ; mixing with every ounce of Oyl ʒij . of Sheep or Beef Suet . § 3. But here you must note , that if Juyces be added , they must be boyled to the Consumption of their humidity , which is thus known ; let a drop fall on fire Coals , and if it makes no Noise , it is enough . § 4. This also note , that let the other Ingredients be what they will , if Oyl , Turpentine , and Wax , be wanting , it can be no proper Balsam .

4. To make or prepare Oyntments .

§ 1. If you make them of hot herbs , dry , and infuse them into Oyl of Turpentine , as we have taught above at Sect. 2. Then mix that Oyl with Sheeps Suet , Hogs Lard , or other Fat ; and so much Wax as ( being well melted ) may make it of the Consistence of an Oyntment . § 2. If the Herbs be cold , then take their expressed Juyce , and boyl it in the aforesaid Lard , or fresh Butter , if you so please , to the Consumption of the Humidity , adding at last , the Wax . § 3. However , it will be much the better , if you boyl the Herbs and all , being first bruised , but not juyced , till they are crisp , then strain and press out , so will your Oyntment be not only stronger , but of a delicate green Colour . § 4. Some , having bruised the Herbs , beat the Lard with them , then insolate for forty days ; and after , boyl as aforesaid . § 5. Lastly , here note , that if it be made up without Wax or Rosin , it is called a Liniment .

5. To make or prepare Cerates , or Cere-cloaths .

§ 1. This form takes it's name from the Wax that is in it , being a very soft sticking kind of Medicament , stiffer much than an Oyntment , and yet nothing near so hard as an Emplaster : But now in our days , all soft kinds of Emplaster bear that name , although they have not the least Wax in them . § 2. Take those Ingredients you design to make your Cerate of , ( reducing them , if they be things that will not dissolve , into a subtle Pouder put them into their equal weight of Oyl Olive , or other Oyl ; to which , add Turpentine , Rosin , A. p 13. Wax enough to give in the Consistence of a Cerate , or such a Thickness , that it may easily spread , being cold . § 3. For ordinary Uses you may spread the Cloath here with but on one side ; but for the first Intentions , for which they were invented , the Cloath ought to be dip'd in on both sides , while the Medicine is scalding hot . § 4. If instead of the Wax , you put in Pitch , or if you put in Pitch also with your Wax , it is then called Dropax . § 5. You may make it of what Colour your please ; ( if you avoid the Pitch ) as Green by adding Verdigrise : red , by adding Minium ; yellow , by adding Oaker : blew , by adding Bice , or Smalt .

6. To make or prepare Emplasters .

§ 1. They are made of sat things , Oyls , Suet , Grease , Marrow , Turpentine , Wax , Rosin , Gums , thus : Melt some of the aforesaid things , as Wax and Oyl , then add the Rosins ( if there be any ) and lastly , put in your pouders , if you design them ; stir them well from the Fire , till they are almost cold ; then putting all into cold water , work it well with your hands , and make it up into Rolls . § 2. If you add Litharge , you must boyl it first in Oyl . § 3. If Gums be put in , they must be first cleansed and dissolved in Vigar , or other Liquor . § 4. If any Decoction , Juyce , or Mucilage , be put in , they must be first boyled with the Oyl , till their Humidity is exhaled . § 5. Sometimes , instead of Wax , there is added Labdanum , or other Gums , § 6. The Proportions of each Ingredient cannot be exactly set down ; yet they are commonly an ounce of dry things to three ounces of Oyl , Fat , or Honey : an ounce of Wax , to four of Oyl : an ounce of Rosin to six or eight ounces of Oyl or Grease .

7. To make or prepare Cataplasms .

§ . 1. A Cataplasme or Pultise is commonly made of Herbs dry or green , Roots , Flowers , Seeds , Oyls , Fats , Grease , Fruits , Bran , Oatmeal , crums of Bread , &c. being beaten by themselves or with other things into a Pulp ; or by beating the dry things into a Powder , and making them into a Body with the moist . § 2. It is done either without or with fire . § 3. Without fire a Pultise is made of green herbs stampt , or of their juices , to which other Mucilaginous things are added . § 4. With fire , the Ingredients being fitted and mixed , are boyled in a convenient Liquor , as Water , Wine , Milk , Honey , Oyl , &c. to their just thickness . § 5. Some Seeds as of Faenigreek , Lin , Mallows , Flebane , &c. are made into a Mucilage by boiling first in Water . § 6. Juicy Fruits are boiled in water to be softned , and their pulse drawn out by a Sieve , and then other things mixed therewith to the due thickness . § 7. Green things ought first to be well stampt , and then boiled to a Mucilage . § 8. Lastly , Cataplasms are commonly laid on pretty warm : but Anacollemata , which are Pultises for the Forhead ; and Sinapisms , which are to make the Flesh red , are laid on cold . § 9. A Sinapisme , ℞ Leven , Honey , Soap , or pulp of Figs boiled in Vinegar , ℥ ij . Mustard-Seed well beaten ℥ j. mix them .

8. To make or prepare Clysters .

§ 1. A Clyster is a thin or Liquid Body impregnated with the properties of Medicinal things , and cast into the Guts by a Pipe. § 2. The Liquor is the Infusion or decoction of Herbs , Plants , Seeds , Flowers , Pease , Flesh , &c. in Water , Milk , Whey , Beer , Ale , Wine , Urine , Oyl , &c. § 3. The properties are either purging or altering ; the altering are either Emollient , cleansing . , binding , Nephritick , Carminative , or Anodyne , &c. § 4. The purging Clysters are the more usual ; they are made by boiling or infusing of the Purgative matter ( in double or treble dose to what you give by the mouth ) in the intended Liquor . § 5. Altering Clysters are made by boiling in every pint of Liquor , of the Medicinal Ingredients bruised from half an ounce to ℥ ij . ss. according as the Medicaments are in strength ; then straining and dissolving therein about ʒj . of common salt , or sal Gem. § 6. If they be Emollient Clysters , you may mix with them Oyl ℥ iiij . v. vj or vij . § 7. In purgative Clysters , if they be powders , you need only mix them ; of Electuaries or Extracts , only dissolve them in your proposed Liquor , adding as aforesaid ʒj . of sal Gem. § 8. The quantity is for a Child ab ℥ iij. ad vj. for a man ad ℥ xij . ad ℥ xvj . § 9. To Clysters add Suppositories and Pessanies : A Suppository must be hardish , smooth , long , and fit to put up in to the Fundament , having in it all the medicinal properties of Clysters , as Purging and Alterative : The Purging are either gentle , strong , or strongest : Gentle , are such as are made of Bacon ; of a Fig turned ; of Goats , Ox , or Sheeps Suet ; of a Candles end ; of Stalks and Roots , of Beets , Blites , Cabbage , Mercury , Parsly , &c. Strong are such as have a little sharpness , as Alum cut and formed ; Honey boiled thick ; Soap boiled ; Turpentine ; to which add Mustard , Salt , Sugar : strongest are such as are made of Agarick , Aloes , Hellebor , Scammony , Hiera Picra , Confectio Hamech , Gutta Gamba . § 10. The way to make Suppositories . Boil Honey gently to a thickness , so that you may handle it , which you may try by droping it upon a cold Earthen dish ; then pour it upon a Plate anointed with Oil : if you will add any thing , do it in powder before melting ; otherwise make Rouls , and cover them therewith . The proportion of Honey is ℥ j. of gentle purgers ʒj . of strong purgers , common Salt , or Sal Gem , from ℈ ss. ad ℈ ij . or ʒj . § 11. Pessaries are made for the Womb , in the same manner as Suppositories ( but of other Medicaments ) being like in shape , but longer and thicker . They are also put into a long Linnen Bag , or tozed Wool ; or may be made of Roots of Madder , Cypress , Orrice .

CHAP. XVII . Of the Vse and Application of Medicines .

1. THe use of Internal Medicaments are to be considred , either as to the time of giving , or to the way and manner of giving .

2. The time is to be observed , in respect of the Quality : if it be an Alterer only , it is best given over-night , unless it be a great opener : for then ( as Authors say ) it is best given in the morning fasting , and sweating stoutly after it ; vix credo . All openers are certainly best given at night ; for so there will be the less danger the next day of taking cold .

3. If it be a purgative , let it be given in the morning ; unless it be very gentle , and then you may venture to give it over-night : otherwise it may be given the one half at night , the other the next morning .

4. The way and manner of giving is taught from the form .

5. Waters are only Vehicles to convey other things in , down the throat .

6. Syrups may either be taken alone , or mixed with some convenient decoction , Insusion , Water , Thicture , or Broth.

7. Tinctures and Spirits are best taken in some convenient Water or Syrup .

8. Essences , Oyls , and Elixirs , are best taken in Broths , being first well mixed with white Sugar ) for so they least offend ; or else with good and fragrant Wine or Sack.

9. Pouders , Electuaries , Extracts , and Troches , are best made into a Bolus , and with a little Syrup , or other moist thing swallowed .

10. Pills are best taken alone , otherwise with a little Syrup ; or else put into a stewed Prune , and so swallowed .

11. Magisteries and Salts are best taken in Broths : yet Magisteries may be made up into a Bolus , and so taken well .

12. External Medicines , ought to be applyed to the place grieved : Oyls , Ointments , and Balsoms ought to be anointed upon the part : if they be hot by nature , let them be well rubbed in before the fire : but if cold , let the part be gently anointed without .

13. Cerates , Emplasters and Cataplasms , ought to be spread upon Cloth or Leather , and so clapt upon the place pained : the two first warm , the latter as hot as it can be endured .

14. Lotions you are to Bath or Gargle withal : Clysters are to be cast in by the Anus either with a Clyster-pipe , or Clyster-Syring .

CHAP. XVIII . Of the Doses of Medicines .

1. ALtering Medicines if Temperate , are given à ʒj . to two ounces : hot or cold in the first degree from a dram , to six drams : in the second degree , from half a dram to 4 drams : in the third digree , from a scruple to two drams : in the fourth degree , from half a scruple to a dram .

2. Purgers which are mild and gentle , from an ounce to six ounces : those which are mean , from half an ounce to two ounces : those which are strong , from a dram to two drams : the strongest , from half a scruple to half a dram , As Mezereon , Asarum , Colocynthis , Aloes ; but Black Hellebor , Esula , Scammony , are given à gr. x. ad xx . Elaterium , Euphorbium , a gr. iiij . ad viij . Crocus metallorum , Mercurius , Vitae à gr . j. ad iij. or iiij . if in very strong Bodies .

3. In respect of Form ; the common Dose is that which is given to one man at a time ; so Infusions , Decoctions and Waters , are given from two ounces to six ounces : Clysters are given a pint at a time to Men ; a quarter of a pint to Children : Purging Lenitives , from one dram to two ounces : altering Electuaries , from one dram to half an ounce : Elixirs , Liquors of Salts , and distilled Oyls , from five grains to a scruple : Altering Extracts , from a scruple to two drams : Magisteries , from a scruple to a dram : Purging Extracts , from half a scruple to two scruples : Purging Pills , from half a scruple to one dram : Troches , and Salts of Vegitables , from half a scruple to half a dram , or something more : Syrups , from an ounce to three or four : Mineral Powders , Spirits , and Oyls , from two grains to twelve .

4. But here you are to note , that these , nor any other Rules , can be so absolutely general , but that there may be some exceptions , or particular observations , which are necessary to be known , not being comprehended , in them ; so that notwithstanding the limitation of these Doses , they must be proportioned from hence , according to the age and strength both of the Medicament and Patient , giving to Children such a quantity , as may be well considered with their Condition and Ability .

CHAP. XIX . Of Medicinal Requisites .

1. HE that would be an accomplished Physitian ought to be furnished with three things ; First , Honesty , and a good Conscience : Secondly , A substantial , real , and well grounded Understanding , through the whole Art of Medicine : Thirdly , With all such Instruments and Necessaries , which are ordinarily made use of , in the performing of any Medical Operation , whether Paraseuological , Chirurgical , or Pharmaccutical .

2. As to the First , Th●● he undertakes nothing , but what he really thinks he can perform ; and having undertaken it , to manage the Cure , with the greatest of his skil , care , and diligence ; to let the Patients health be his chief aim and end ; and to proportion the Value of the Cure , in some measure to the Quality , and ability of the Patient , as well as to the difficulty , danger , and magnitude of the affect ; and Lastly , ( setting Covetousness aside ) to act as earnestly and faithfully on the behalf of the Poor and Needy , where no recompence can be expected ; as of the Rich and Full , where large and bountiful rewards are prostituted .

He that thus always walks , let the Blessings of the Highest for ever attend him , with the Presence and Good-will of him that dwelt in the Bush : let his Days he long , his Life without care , let his Enemies fall before him ; let his Name and Memory live ; and arriving at the highest of Old-Age , let his last End be happy and honourable .

3. As to the Second : That he well understands the principles of Natural Philosophy , the Mathematicks , and Philology , ( without which it is almost impossible he should ever truly understand Medicine : ) and then , that he has often and seriously read over the whole Body of Physick , both Galenical and Chymical , and been very conversant with the best Authors of both kinds , as well in Anatomy and Chirurgery , as Pharmacy : And lastly , not only to be acquainted Verbally withal the aforesaid speculations ; but also Actually , let him perform and manage every thing with his own hands : without which , all is but an Airy knowledge , which can never perform great things , or create any true credit , or lasting Fame .

Thus Practice will bring Experience , and Experience Reason ; which will manifest the true , essential , and intrinsick Vertues and powers of Medicaments ; without the real knowledge of which , no great Cure can be perfected , nor any eminent thing attained .

4. As to the Third ; That he be furnished with convenient Instruments : First , To prepare Medicines with : Secondly , Instruments of Chyrurgery : Thirdly , A convevient quantity and number , of the most effectual and choise Medicaments , adapted to the most general and usual distempers afflicting mankind .

5. The Parascuological Instruments , wherewith Medicines are prepared , whether Galenical or Chymical , are chiefly these sollowing : A Brass Kettle , an Alembick , a Circulatory , a Sieve , a Gourd , a Balneum Mariae , Tongs , Fire-shovel , Bellows , a Cauldron , a File , Iron rings , a Hippocras bag , an Iron Mortar , an Iron Pestle , a Marble Mortar , a Wooden Pestle , a Glass Mortar , a Glass Pestle , a Pitcher , a Marble , a Grinding Stone , a Muller , a Seperator , a Funnel , a Seirce , a Press , a Tile , a Pair of Sheres , Boxes , Vials , Gally Pots , Corks , Spoons , Strainers , Retorts of Earth , Retorts of Glass , Crucibles , Receivers , Bags , Spatula's , Scales , Weights , Goldsmith's Bellows , together with convenient Furnaces , sitted for any Operation , or Use .

6. The Chirurgical are either general and small for the Pocket ; or special and large for the Closet and Chest . The small Instruments for the Pocket are , 1. A Plaster Box. 2. An Incision Knife . 3. Scissers . 4. A Spatula . 5. Two small Probes . 6. An Wula Spoon . 7. A Levatory . 8. A Director . 9. A pair of Forceps . 10. A Speculum Linguae . 11. A Fleame . 12. A small Raisor . 13. A stitching Quill and Needles . 14. A Borax Pipe ( if you so please . ) 15. A Case of good Lancets . 16. A Salvatory , furnished with these Ointments , Basilicon , Apostolorum , Aureum , Album , Dialthaea , Linimentum Arcaei , Diapompholigos , de Minio : let them all be kept very sharp , clear , and bright .

7. The large Instruments for the Closet . 1. Crows Bills . 2 , Terebellum . 3. Incision Knife . 4. Large Sheres . 5. Serew Probe . 6. D●smembring Knife . 7. Tr●sine . 8. Head Saw. 9. Dis●embring Saw. 10. Speculum Oris . 11. Syring . 12. Clyster Syring . 13. Clyster Pot. 14. Clyster Pipes . 15. A Catheter . 16. Cupping-Glasses . 17. Spatula Mundana . 18. Large Spatula's . 19. Speculum Ani. 20. Speculum Matricis . 21. Cauterizing Irons . 22. Forceps for Teeth . 23. A Punch . 24. A Percer . 25. A Pel●jcane . 26. A Dyet Pot. 27. Blood Porrengers . 28. Needles and Thread . 29. Dismembring Pincers . 30. Raso●s . Tog●ther with Spunges , Splinters , Junks , Tape Rowlers , Linnen Cloth , Wax Candles , &c.

8. The Pharmaceutical Necessaries , are those Medicaments which we have exhibited in the Second and Third Books of this present work ; as also those in our Pharmacopaeia Londinensis , lately Publiched , under the several Titles of Waters ditilled , Spirits , Oyls distilled and expressed , Balsams distilied , Quintessences , Elixirs , Tinctures , Extracts , Magisteries , Sals , Liqu●rs , Wines , Vinegars , Infusions , Decoctions , Syrups , Quiddonies , Lo●ochs , Preserves , Sugars , Pouders , Electuaries , Pills , Troches , Lotions , Oyls , Balsams artificial , Cerecloths , Emplasters , Cataplasms , Clysters , Suppesitories and Pessaries .

9. But because it is not necessary to have in store all that Variety ; and because every young Artist is not able to make an Estimate or good choise of the best and most effectual things ; we shall here condescend a little to enlighten the Industrious Student ; and shew as well how the Closet ought to be furnished , as in our Synopsis Medicinae , we have given a Praemonition to the Military Chest .

OPERA MEDICA .

10. Roots , Barks , Woods , Althaeae , Asarum , Birthwort round , Contra yerva , Cinnamon , Elecampaine , Gentian , Ginger , Garlick , Guaici . lig , Guaici Cort. Hermodacts , Jallop , Liquorice , Mace , Mecoachan , Nephriticum lig. Onions , Orrice , Peruanus Cort. Rhodium , Rhubarb , Squils , Spicknard , Sena , Turbith , Turmo●●ck , Virginian Snakeroot , Zedoary .

11. Herbs , Flowers , Anthos , Betony , Balaustians , Centory , Camomil fl . Cloves , Carduus ben. Elder fl . Fetherfew , Hypericon , Hops , Ladies Mantle , Prunella , or Self-heal , Pyrola or Winter green , Roses , Staechas , Saffron , Sanicle , Scabious , Scordium , Tansey .

12. Fruits , Se●ds , Acorns , Almonds , Alkakengi , Bay-berries , Barly , Currans , Colocynthis , Coriander , Carthamus , Cubebs , Faenigreek , Figs dry , Galls , Ivy-berries , Line , Mustard , Myrtle , Nutmegs , Onious , Prunes , Palma Christi , or Greater Spurge , Rocket , Rasins of the Sun , Santonicum , Tamarines , Unripe Bramble-Berries .

13. Gums , Juyces . Acetum , Aloes , Ammoniacum , Absinthii Suc. Balsum of Peru , Benjamin , Canary Wine , Chermes , Cambogia , Caranna , Colophony , Elemi , Elaterium , Frankincense , Guajaci , Galbanum , Hypocistis Jallap , Liquorice Suc. Labdanum , Maudlin Suc. Meconium , Oyl Olive , Opopanax , Opium , Rhenish Wine Rosin , Sherry , Sugar , Stone Pitch , Sagapenum , Sanguis draconis , Sarcocol , Scammony , Tent , Tar , Tacamahac , Tartar , Turpentine common , and Venice .

14. Meals or Flowers . Of Barley , Beans , Bay-Berries , Guajaci lig. Jallap , Lentills , Orobus , Oates , Pease , Rice , Rhodium lig. Wheat .

15. Cold distilled Waters , Arsmart , Centory , Cow-dung , Elder , Frogspawn , Fumitory , Fennel , Lavender , Limons , Mint , Oranges , Poppies , Plantane , Roses damask , Tansie .

16. Animals and their Parts . Bees , Bears Grease , Cantharides , Cochinile , Civit , Castoreum , Deers Suet , Doves dung , Earthworms in powder , Egg shells calcined , Feathers burnt , Frogs dried , Goose Grease , Hogs Lard , Harts-horn rasped , Hares hair , Hogs Gall , Hens Grease , Honey clarisied , Hog-lice dried , Ivory rasped , Ichthiocolla , Mununy , Mans Skul , Mans Bones calcined , Mans Fat , Musk , Mouse dung , Ox blood dried , Ox Gall , Ox Horns , Ox Suct , Oyster-shells in powder , Sheeps Suet , Swallows Calcined , Snakes dried , Toads dried , Vipers dried , Wax .

17. Stones , Earths , Metals , Minerals . Amber , Alum , Antimony , Armoniack Salt , Amber grise , Bole fine , Borax , Bezar stone , Coral , Calaminaris , Cinnabar , Ceruse , Iron , Lead , Litharge , Loadstone , Lapis Nephriticus , Minium , Marcasite , Nitre , Ostiocolla , Petroleum , Pearls , Pompholix , Quicksilver , Sal Gem , Steel , Sulphur Vive , Spunge , Spodium , Tin , Tutia , Talck , Terra Sigillata , Vitriol White , Roman .

18. Hot Waters , Spirits . Absinthii , Angelicae , Anodynus , Anal●pticus , Castorci . Caelestis , Comminuens , Cornu Cervi , Calculum Horstii , Diapente , Divina , Guajaci , Epidemica , Lavendulae , Mirabilis , O lontalgicus , Ophthalmica Crollii , Prophylactica Sylvii , Pleuriticus , Reginae Hungaricae , Rosmarini comp. Scammonii purgans , Theriacalis , Vini , Urinae , Philosophick Spirit of Kirkringius .

19. Oys distilled and expressed . Aniseeds , Almonds Exp. Amber , Bricks , Bay-berries , Bays Exp. Camomil , Carvi , Cumin , Cinnamon , Cloves , Camphir , Cranii humani , Dill. Egs Exp. Fennel , Guajaci , Juniper-Berries , Limon Peels , Lavender , Mint , Majoram , Myrrh , Mace dist. & Exp. Nutmegs dist. & Exp. Olives Exp. Odontalgicum , Opopanax , Orange Peels , Ranarum Sennerti , Rhodium , Rosmary , Rue , Soot , Spike , Sagapenum , Sassafras , Sage , Savin , Turpentine , Tacamahacca , Wormwood , Wax .

Balsams distilled . Antipodagricum Horstii , Cordiale , Sennerti , Citriorum Compositum , Deers Blood , Nutmegs , Nervinuh Schroderi , Oranges , Podagricum Horstii , Paraliticum Horstii , Stomachicum .

21. Essences and Quintessences . Antimony , Bawm . Celandine , Elder-Berries , Harts horn , Myrrh , Mans flesh , Magna , Virtutum , Terebinthinae .

22. Elixirs . Alexiterium , of Camphir , Juniperinum , Lapidis Lazuli , Nephriticum Schroderi , nostrum , Panchymagogum purgans , Paralyticum , Proprietatis Maxii , Proprietatis Paracelsi , Subtilitatis Paracelsi , vitae nost.

23. Tinctures . Aurea , Antimonii , Castorei , Corticum , Cathartica Magistralis , Cathartica Clossaei , Corallorum , Catholica Grulingii , Cholagoga Grulingii , Hydragoga Gruling . Juniperi Mynsichti , Cumiae , Melanagoga , Ox Gall , Odontalgica , Piperis , Phlegmagoga Grulingii , Pestifera , Papaveris Erratici , Senae , Succini , Viridis , Vitae Mynsichti , nostrae , Uterina .

24. Extracts , Magisteries . Of Aloes , Benedictum , Catholicum Sennerti , Gentian , Hellebor black , Juniper-Berries , Laudanum Paracelsi , Londinense , nostrum , Opii Anodynum , Panchymagogum , nost. Magisteries , Aluminis , Cranii humani , Mag●um . Rosin of Jallop , of Scammony , Succini , Tartar Vitriolate , Vitriol , Salt.

25 , Salts . Ash , Armoniacum Sublimatum , Bezoarticum , Chalybiatum , Ceterach , Cranii humani , Centory , Carduus ben. Mugwort , Philosophicum Mulleri , Psilothrum Sheferi , Prunellae , Soot , Serpentum , Scurvy-grass , Tarter , Tartari Emeticum Mynsichti , Tarter nitrated , Urinae .

26. Liquors , Stones Artificial . Anodynus , Alexipharmicus seu Scorbuticus , Mercurii Vitri Mynsichti , Mercurii Sacharatus Mynsichti . Mercurii Acetosus Mynsichti , Mercurii Sublimati , Nephriticus Schroderi , Opththalmicus , Panpharmicus , Salutis , Tartari , Vitae Anodynus , Stones Artificial , Argenteus Causticus , Lapis Infernalis , Medicamentosus Crollii , Magnes Arsenicalis , Rubrus , Salutis Hartmanni .

27. Wines , Vinegars . Absinthites , Antimoniale , Antiscorbuticum Mynsichti , Arthriticum , Chalybiatum , Benedictum , Hydragogum Barbetti , Purgans Horstii , Pectorale Salmonis , Rubellum , Sanctum , Vinegars , Alexiacum , Anodynum , Regis Poloniae , Squils , Spirit of Vinegar , Theriacale .

28. Syrups . Acetosus Simplex , Acetositatis Citri , Alarbazi , Antimonii Emeticum , Baccarum Juniperi , Cardiacus , è Coralliis , Cydoniorum , Diamoron , Glycyrrhiza , Haemoptoicus , Menthae , Nutmegs , Oxymel simplex , Papaveris , de Quinque Radicibus , de Rhabarbaro , Succory with Rhubarb , de Symphyto , è Succo Rosarum , de Spina Cervina , Succorum , de Scolopendrio , Scilliticum , Violarum .

29. Quiddonies , Lohochs , Conserves , Sugars . Rob de Berberis , of Elder-berries , of Juniper-berries , of Mull-berries , of Quinces , Lohoch ex Alliis , è Succo Scillae , Conserva Cephalica , Diacodium Solidum , Saccharum ex Mercurio Vitae Correcto .

30. Powders . Admirabilis , Antepilept . nost. Alexipharmicae nost. Antimonii per Calcinationem , Adstringens , Catharticae nost. Causticus Barbetti , è Chelis Crancrorum , Cornachinii , Catharticus Universalis , Specialis , ad Casum , Cathaereticus Clossaei , Diasenae , Diambrae , Dianthus , Dysentericus Crollii , Hessi , Hystericus , Incarnativus , Hermodactylorum compos . ad Lumbricos Magistralis , ad Pestem , Stypticus Mindereri , Sudorificus Barbetti , Sulphuris , Thuraloes Galeni , Viperinus .

31. Electuaries . Consectio Anodyna , Cholagogum Sylvii , Confectio Hamech , Diajallappa nost. Diagamba nost. Diaturbith nost. Diascordium , Diacarthamum , Diacassia , Diaprunum , Hiera Picra Simplex , Hiera cum Agarico , Lenitivum , New London Treacle , Mithridate , Philonium Magistrale , Phlegmagogum Sylvii , Solutivum , Theriaca Salmoniana magis comp. minus comp. Venice Treacle .

32. Pills . De Agarico , Aggregativae , Anodynae nost. Angelicae Grulingii , Cochiae minores , Catholicae Poterii , Cambogiae , ex Duobus , Diureticae Clossaei , de Galbano Sylvii , Holagogae , Hydropicae Bontii , de Lapide Lazuli , Laudanum Paracelsi , Sennerti , nostrum , Mercuriales Herculis Saxoniae , Rudii , Ruffi .

33. Troches . Albi Rhasis , Alhandal , Bechici nigri , de Camphora , de Gutta Gamba , Sief de Thure , de Terra Lemnia , de Vipera .

34. Lotions . Aqua Ophthalmica , Ophthalmica viridis , Ophthalmica Bruni , Schroderi , Quercetani , Nostra , Visum Conservans , Lac Virginis Schroderi , Lixivium Benedictum Myns . Diureticum Mynsichti , Tartari .

35. Oyls Simple . Castor , Camomil , Dill. Elecampane , Euphorbium , Hypericon , Lillies , Myrtles , Mastich , Nardinum , Roses , Savin , Scorpions , Vipers , Oyls Compound , Anodynum nost. Benedictum , Catellorum , Excestrense , Hirundinum , Hyperici , Nardinum , Vulpinum .

36. Balsams External . Arcaei , Amarum , Deers blood , Hipnoticum , Lucatelli , Polychrestum , Polychrestum nost. Saponis , Saturni Anisatum , Saturni cum Aceto Mindereri , Terebinthinae , Vulnerarium , Vulnerarium Hartmami , Maxii , Schroderi .

37. Oyntments . Album Camphoratum , Aegyptiacum , Apostolorum , Aregon , Aloeticum , Basilicon majus , minus , Comitissae , Dialthaea , Diapompholigos , Enulatum cum Mercurio . Fuscum , Laurinum Vulgare , de Minio , Martiatum , Narcoticum , Nicotianae , Nutritum , Neapolitanum , Nervinum , Populneum , Rosinum , Rubrum deficcativum , de Resina Comp. Regis Angliae , ad Scabiem Barbetti , Sympatheticum , Tutiae , Terebinthinae , Vulnerarium Simplex , Compositum .

38. Emplasters , Cerates . De Ammoniaco , Aranearum , Catagmaticum , Diasulphuris , Diacalciteos , Diachylon Simple , cum gummi , Divinum , Epispasticum , Elemi Gummi , pro Fonticulis , de Galbano , de Galbano Crocatum , Griseum , pro Herniosis , ad Herniam nost. Leoninum Arcaei , de Mastiche , Mellioti simp. de Minio simp. compositum , Nervinum , Oxycroceum , Oppodeldoch Wurtzii , ex Pelle Arietina , de Ranis cum Mercurio , Sine pari , Stomachicum Galeni , Sticticum Paracelsi .

39. Injections , Suppositories . Ad fluxus Uteri , Uterinus , Suppositoria Cephalica Mynsichti , Dysenterica Anodyna Mynsichti , Sicca Mynsichti , Stiptica Mynsichti .

40. Metaline Preparations . Of ♄ , Saccharum , Pulvis , Lac , Spiritus , Oleum , Manna Saturni : of ♃ , Sal , Spiritus , Oleum , Crystalli Jovis : of ♂ , Crocus astringens , Aperitivus , Vitriolatum , Magisterium nost. Tinctura Croci , Vitriolum Martis , Vinum Chalybiatum Finkii : of ☉ , Aurum Diaphoreticum , Aurum potabile , Grulingii , Mynsichti , Aurum Vitae , Tinctura Auri : of ♀ , Tinctura , Sal , Ens Veneris , Balsamum Cupri , Sal Veneris Schroderi , Oleum Aeruginis : of ☽ , Tinctura , Magisterium , Crystalli Lunae , Pilulae Lunares , Argentum potabile , Causticus Argenteus .

41. Mercurial Preparations . Arcanum Coralinum , Aqua Phagedenica , Bezoar Solare , Bezoar Lunare , Corrosive Sublimate , Cinnabar Artificiale , Gryphus Mercurii , Hercules Bovii , Liquor Mercurii , Laudanum Minerale , Mercurius dulcis Sublimatus , Mercurius , dulcis praecipitatus albus , rubrus , Mercurius Vitae Catharticus , Praecipitatum Viride , aureum , Turpethum Mineral .

42. Antimonials . Aqua Benedicta Rulandi , Aqua Ophthalmica à Croco Metalorum , Antimony Diaphoretick , Antidotus ♁ ij . aurea , Butyrum Antimonii , C●ocus Metallorum , Cerussa , Flores , Oleum Saccharatum , Regulus , Sal , Sulphur , Tinctura , Vitrum , Vitrum praecipitatum , Vitrum Catharticum , Antimonii , Lilium Paracelsi , Catharticum Minerale , Pilulae albae , Pulvis Anglicanus , Spiritus Vitae aureus Rulandi , Syrupus Emeticus Salae , Tinctura Croci Metallorum , Tinctura florum Antimonii Vitriolatum , Tinctura florum Rubrorum .

43. Saline preparations . 1. Of Salt , Antidotus , Oleum , Spiritus Salis Clossaei . 2. Of Alum , Spiritus Aluminis astringens . 3. Of Sal Armon , Aqua Ophthalmica , Flores , Spiritus , Volatile Salt. 4. Of Niter , Catharticum Nitri , Nitrum Vitriolatum , Spiritus Nitri , Sal prunellae . 5. Of Vitriol , Aqua styptica , Colcothar Vitrioli , Extractum Narcoticum , Oleum , Spiritus , Sal , Sulphur , Sulphur Hartmanni , Spiritus Vulnerarius , Tinctura Vitrioli , Vitrioli cum Nitro . 6. Of Tartar , Salt , Salt Chalybiated , Spirit , Tincture of the Salt.

44. Sulphurs . Balsamum , Balsamum Vitae , flores , Lac , Oleum , Spiritus Sulphuris , Sal Polychrestum , Tinctura Ambraegrisae , Oleum , Magisterium , Spiritus , Volatil Salt of Amber , Petroleum , Sperma Caeti .

45. Stones prepared . Pulvis , Sal Crystallorum , Sal Lapis Judaici , Pulvis de Lapide Lazuli , Prepared Pearls , Salt and Magistery : Pulvis Ostiocollae , Tinctura Smaragdi , Prepared Coral , Oyls , Salt , Tincture of Coral , Arcanum Perlarum , Essentia , Perlarum , Ashes , powder , Liquor of Talck of Clossaeus , Oyl , Spirit of Terra Sigillata .

Out of this Compendium The Artist may chuse what things he please ; or Substitute other experiments of his own in their place : A well disciplin'd Professor may out of 50 , or 60 good Medicaments find a Cure for most , if not all Diseases happening to the Bodies of humane kind : and if he has a special occasion for any other Specifick , he may have it prepared on purpose for that necessity , this is in truth the best way of dealing with Medicines .

CHAP. XX. The Art of Compounding Medicines .

1. ALL Diseases whatsoever are cured by Medicaments ( whether Simple or Compound ) having a certain property , peculiar appropriation , and a distinct limited Temperament .

2. Therefore , When any Disease falls under Consideration , in respect of Cure , you are to consider the means or nature of the Medicament by which it is to be removed , whether by alteratives alone , or by medicines taking away something , or by medicines adding or restoring something : In order to which , if you have none so Artfully or Skilfully composed , as you desire , but must constitute one anew , you must carefully observe the following Rules .

3. Where Alteratives are only necessary , as in Diseases of Intemperature , you are to chuse such , as may alter the said Distemper , by an opposite quality , in a certain and limited proportion ; and withal , by such medicaments , as ( composing the said Temperament ) may stronly Sympathize with the part afflicted .

Ex , gr . Suppose the Disease to be a Cephalalgia proceeding from a hot Distemper of the head : in this case you ought to use a Medicament cooling , and withal a Cephalick , such an one as may be made of Lettice , Plantane , White Poppies , Violets , Housleek , &c. Suppose it should proceed from a cold Distemper : then you must use a Medicament healing , and sympathizing with the part as aforesaid , such as may be made of Peony , Spicknard , Betony , Featherfew , Lavender , Bays , Pennyroyal , Rosemary , Anacardiums , Cubebs , Nutmegs , &c. The like understand of other parts afflicted .

4. The next thing to be concluded on , is , the Degree of the Temperature in which the Medicament ought to be composed . If the Distemper be light , the Medicament need not exceed the first degree , whether it be of Heat or Cold. If it causes great pain , but without Inflammation , it may be composed to the second Degree of Cold. If the pain be so great , as to cause Inflammation or a Fever , you may exalt it to the third degree of Cold : But if it be yet more outragious , as to cause a Frenzy , Delirium or Convulsion , the Medicine ought to exceed to the 4th . degree .

5. Contrariwise , if the Disease proceeds of Cold : If it causes but a small Obstruction and Stiffness , the Medicament need not exceed the first degree of Heat : If it causes Numbness withall , you may compose it to the second Degree of Heat : If the cold Distemper be so great , as to induce an absolute loss of Feeling , or endangers a Palsie or Lethargy , you may exalt it to the third negree of Heat : But if it be so extream as to endanger the Dead Palsie , or a Gangreen , you have a necessity to use things hot in the fourth degree .

6. The same Order and Difference you must observe in Passive Qualities of Dryness and Moisture , making choice of things dry , for Diseases moist , and things moist for Discases dry ; withal , chosing such things as sympathize with the parts affected .

7. These things being considered , it now remains to shew how , according to Art , to compose , to exalt , or to depress a Medicament to any degree proposed : Or , to find out the exact Temperament of a Medicine : Or lastly , to augment or diminish the Quantities of any of the Simples , keeping the desired Degree of its Quality ; all which in the following Sections shall be mathematically explicated and demonstrated at large .

8. First , To compose a Medicine proposed in any Degree of Quality whatsoever .

Let the Qualities ascend from 1. to 10. so that Temperature may be equal to 5. as in the following Table you see : where the upper Figures may stand for differences to the lower Qualities , o. standing for Temperate : the degrees hot and dry on the left Hand ; those cold and moist on the right Hand : Setting down the Differences in order , from the highest degree of Heat ; and then by Alligation alternate , take the alternate difference from the Degree proposed .

Hot and dry . 9. 8. 7. 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. cold & moist . 4. 3. 2. 1. 0. 1. 2. 3. 4.

Ex. gr. Simples hot in 3. temperate ; cold in cold in 1.3 . what quantities must be taken of each , to compose a Medicine cold in 2 ? Answer , 1 part hot in 3. 1. part temperate . 1. part cold in 1.6 . parts cold in 3. See the Example .

2 Cold 3 Hot. 3 8 1 1 0 Temp. 5 1 1 1 Cold. 4 1 1 3 Cold. 2 321 6

Exa . 2. Simples hot in 4. hot in 2. hot in 1. cold in 1. cold in 2. cold in 3. What quantities of each will make a Medicine Temperate ? Answer . 3 parts hot in 4. 1. part hot in 2. 2 parts hot in 1. 2 parts cold in 1. 1 part cold in 2. 4 parts cold in 3. as by the Operation you may see : Or by the second Operation , 3 parts hot in 4. 2 parts hot in 2. 1 part hot in 1. 1 part cold in 1. 2 parts cold in 2. 4 parts cold in 3. both ways the quantity of the Medicine is 13.

Temp. 4 hot 5 ● 3 Or thus temp. 4 h. 5 9 3 2 hot ● 1 2 h. 7 2 1 hot ● 2 1 h. 6 1 1 cold ● 2 1 c. 4 1 2 cold ● 1 2 c. 3 2 3 cold ● 4 3 c. 2 4

9. Secondly , To find out the exact Temperament of a Medicine , dispose the Simples into one row , with their quantities , against which set their qualities ; then multiply each quantity by its own quality , and substract the Sum of the facts of hot from cold , moist from dry , or contrariwise , which divide by the Sum of Quantities ; the Quota's are the resultment , which is always of the same with the greater Product .

Example 1. Tragea fortis Schroderi . ℞ Piperis nigriʒxvj . cal. 4. sic . 4. Zinziberisʒj . cal 3. sic . 3. Croci optimi , ʒj . cal. 2. sic . 1. Caryophillorumʒij . cal. 3. sic . 3. Galangae , ʒij . cal. 3. sic . 2. quid Temperamentum ?

Hot 16 ʒ 4 64 81 ( 3 ¼ ½ Hot. 1 ʒ 3 3 1 ʒ 2 2 2 ʒ 3 6 22 2 ʒ 3 6 22 81

Dry 16 ʒ 4 64 78 ( 3 6/11 Dry. 1 ʒ 3 3 1 ʒ 1 1 2 ʒ 3 6 22 2 ʒ 2 4 22 81

Answer . 3 11/22 deg. hot . 3 6/11 deg. dry . See the Operation .

Examp. 2. What is the Temperature of a Medicine having Simplesʒvj . of one hot in 3. moist in 2. andʒvj . of another , cold in 1. dry in 3 ?

Hot 6 ʒ 3 18 12 ( 1 hot . Cold 6 ʒ 1 6 12 12 12

Moist 6 ʒ 2 12 6 ( ½ dry . Dry 6 ʒ 3 18 12 12 6

Answer . 1 deg. hot . ½ deg. dry , See the operation

The like Order you must observe as ( in this second Example ) in other cases where the Medicament is more composed .

10. Thirdly , To augment or diminish the Quality of a Medicine to any degree proposed .

Alligate alternately the Quality of the Medicine proposed , with the degree of the Simple , with which you desire to raise or depress it : then say , as the higher Alternate different is to the lower , so the Quantity of the Medicine which you would raise or depress to the quantity of the Simple ( whose quantity you alligagated ) which shall raise or depress the Medicine in quality , to the degree desired .

We will take the second Example at Sect. 8. whose quality is temperate , and raise it to one degree of Heat : what quantity must be added more of that which is hot in 4. to make the Augmentation of its Quality . Answer . ʒ 4 ⅔ . as by Sect. 9. you may easily prove .

6 5 3 Or thus . 1 0 3 9 1 4 1 3. 1. 13. 4⅓ . 3. 1. 13. 4⅓ .

11. Fourthly , To augment or diminish in quantity any Medicine , keeping its first proportion and quality .

As the Sum of the quantities of the Simples , is to the Augmentation or Diminution , so is the quantity of each particular to its Augmentation or Diminution desired .

12. Fifthly , To find what quantity of any Ingredient is contained in any part of a Composition .

As the quantity of the. Composition to the part given , so the quantity of the Ingredient in the whole , to the quantity contained in the part proposed : Or thus , As the quantity of the whole Composition , to the quantity of the Ingredient in the whole : the part proposed , to the quantity of the said Ingredient , contained in the said part .

13. If the Cure of the disease requires a Medicine , which may take away something , which we call Purgatives ; you are to consider the part or parts afflicted , the matter afflicting : and by what ways and manner the diseased matter may be carried off .

14. From the Consideration of the parts afflicted , you are to make choice of a purgative , simpathizing with those parts , by cap. 11. sect. 10 , & 11. From the morbifick matter , the quality of the purging materials , by cap. 11. sect. 19. § 1. From the place , the kind of the Purge is known , or the way and mannor , by which the morbifick matter may be carried out .

15. The first two Considerations are fully discussed in cap. 11 , and 12. aforegoing : the last only remains to be enenquired into ; for some Diseases require Catharticks , some Emeticks , some Diureticks , some Sudorificks , some Ptarmicks , some Salivaticks ; and that according either to the scituation or place of the Disease ; or else according to the malignity or contumacy of the Effect .

16. If the Seat of the Disease be in the upper Ventricle or Head , Catharticks and Ptarmicks , chiefly solid Errhines , are of admirable use : If the matter lodges in the Bronchia of the Lungs , or the Stomach , an Emetick is required : If in the Guts or Bowels Cathartick Potions , and Clysters : If in the Reins or Bladder , Openers and Diureticks : If in the Joynts and extream parts , Catharticks , Emeticks and Sudorisicks : If in the habit of the whole Body , Sudorificks are of singular use ; but chiefly after Salivation , or the other kinds of Purgation : If in the Mass of Blood , there is required the alternate use of Openers , Diureticks , and Sudorificks , whereby the serous and windy matter is taken away , both by Urine and Sweat. Lastly , if the Seat of the Disease is in the Superficies of the Flesh or Skin , as in Apostems , Buboes , and the like , all manner of Purgation is to be forborn , except that which drives the matter outward ; of which kind are all Diaphoreticks .

17. If the Disease be contumacious and malign , as the French Pox , Salivation , ( if discrectly used ) may be prositable ; so also in some other stubborn and rebellious Diseases , as the Gout , Sciatica , &c. Catharticks effect much in diseases recent , and in such Bodies which have not been used to much Physick . But if the Disease i● Chronick , or of long Standing , and deep rooted , especially in some remote part , as in an excruciating Sciatica , Emeticks are of wonderful force ( if aptly chosen ) and sometimes perform Cures even to a miracle . In Diseases of the Reins and Bladder , as also in a Hydrops , Diureticks seem to be the most proper Remedies : but in their use , you must be exceeding cautious , lest you bring fresh Coals to put out the Fire . First , open the passage by Apperitives . Secondly , make them very slippery with Oleaginous things , such as are Oyl of Sweet Almonds , Nuts , &c. Thirdly , exhibit the Diuretick with an oily Body : lest the force of the Diuretick should heap up much matter together , and making the Obstructions greater , should kill instead of curing .

18. The Form of the Composition is to be chosen according to the place of the Disease ; Let it be solid ( as in Pills and Troches ) for Diseases in remote parts : of a middle consistency , ( as Syrrup , Lohoch , Quiddony ) for Diseases of the Mouth , Breast and Lungs : Liquid for Diseases of the Stomach and Bowels : If this cannot be , you must follow the Fantasy of the Patient : But above all ( if it may be ) every kind of Purge ought to be given in a liquid form , and in a Spirituous Menstruum , or Vehicle ( such as are the Tinctures of Grulingius ) because that it is probable , the Powers and efficacy of the Compositum , are thereby received into the Veins ; which by reason of the fluidity of the Salts , and spiritous nature of the Vehiculum , are united to the Spirits and Vehicles of the Blood , and so dilated through the whole sanguinous Mass ; thereby inducing Struglings , Combinations , Fermentations , Precipitations , and Excretions of the morbifick matter : by which Diseases of parts at a great distance , viz. cutaneous Diseases , Leprosi●s , Gout , Sciatica's Struma's , Melancholly , Agues , &c. are oftentimes cured , beyond expectation .

19. The strength of the Ingredients are next to be considered , which is to be fitted to the Age , Sex and Strength of the Patient , with relation also to the Power and malignity of the Disease . If it be a Child or Woman-kind , or one of a weak Constitution , or the Disease is recent , gentle , and without malignity ; you may chuse Ingredients of a more weak and gentle operation : But if it be a man , or one of a robust and strong Body , or the Disease is chronick , rebellious , or contagious , you must chuse things more powerful and strong : If the Patient be weak , and the Disease strong , chuse things indifferent ; yet rather let the Compositum respect the weakness of the Sick , than the strength of his Disease , lest by endeavoring to destroy the Malady , so great a Chasm be opened as to let out Life : In this case , let the Medicament be made gentle ( especially at first ) then by degrees increase its force ; and by long and many reiterated exhibitions , perform that safely in length of time , which otherwise may not be attempted without many doubts , and absolute apparent Danger .

20. The Numbers of the Ingredients , are only to respect the several Intentions for which the Medicament is compounded ; and herein you are to observe , 1. That those intentions be not opposite one to another , as the Mixtion of Purgatives with Astringents , Scammony with Opium &c. 2. That the chief Intentions be drawn from the chief Symptoms or Indications of Cure ; that the Medicament may dispose of the morbifick matter , that way which Nature most inclines to : As if the Stomach be opprest and soul , to vomit : If a Cephalalgia be accompanied with a great Cold , and Obstructions in the Head and Nostrils , to use solid Errhins : If Wind oppress the Stomach , to use Aromaticks : If the Bowels , Carminatives , &c. 3. That the number of the Ingredients be not need●esly increased above the number of Intentions , to avoid as much as may be Heterogenity , and Confusion in the mixture . It is a great Folly and Vanity in many men , premiscuously to jumble up many things together , as if thereby the Disease was only to be overcome ; whereas those Compositions , for want of an exquisite Judgment in chusing each Ingredient , become many times rather hurtful than helpful to the Patient ; and that great Variety of Simples , being commonly of different Properties and Natures , often enervate and weaken the Powers and Forces of each other , which in the more simple Compositions there is no need to fear .

21. The Proportions of the Ingredients are sometimes to be determined by the gradations of their Temperature ; of which we have spoken sufficiently before , Sect. 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12. and this is always to be considered when the Disease proceeds from a simple Intemperature . In all other cases the Proportions are to be determined according to the Judgment of the Physician . And herein he is to consider what he intends to make the Basis or Ground of his Composition ( I mean ) not in respect of the Body or Matter ; but in respect of that Ingredient which answers to his Principal Intention ; As in a Hydragogue Electuary designed against Hydropical and watery Humors : I call not Honey the Basis of the Medicament ( though it be commonly of treble quantity to all the other Ingredients ) but that particular Hydragogue , which is principally designed to evacuate the serous or watery humor . The chief material answer to the primary intentention being found out , all the other particulars are to answer to it , according to the exigency of those Causes which drew them into confederacy with the first .

22. The Dose of the Compositum is to be drawn from each particular constituting it , being a mean proportional between them all .

Exemp. gr. ℞ Sammony ℥ jss . Coloquintida ℥ j. Gutta Gamba , fine Aloes , A ʒvj Extract of black Hellebor . Turbith A ʒiiij . Agarickʒij , Elateriumʒj . ●r . mor Tartari ʒx . Cloves , Nutmegs , Cinnamon , Ginger , Anniseeds , A ʒiij . make all into fine Powder and mix them . What is the largest Dose of this Powder ? First , consider the largest Dose , or near thereto , of each of the Cathartick ingredients singly , and you will find it to be of Scammony about gr. xv . of Colocynthis ℈ j. of Gutta gamba , gr. xv . of Aloes ℈ ij . of extract of black Hellebor ℈ j. of extract of Turbeth ʒss . Agarick ℈ ij . Elaterium gr. v. Secondly , find out how many of those Doses are contained in each particular . In the quantity of Scammony , you will have 48 Doses ( for ℥ jss = ʒxiij = gr. 720. which divided by gr. 15 = 48 doses : ) In the Coloquintida , you will have 24 doses ; ( for ℥ j = ʒviij = ℈ xxiiij . or Doses : ) In the Gutta Gamba , you will have 24 doses , in the Alocs 9 doses , in the black Hellebor 12 doses , in the Turbith 8 doses , in the Agarick 3 doses , in the Elaterum 12 doses : ( the other Ingredients are put in but to correct the Purgers , &c. ) Thirdly , find out the Sum or Number of those several Doses , by adding them together : Scammony 48. Colocynthis 24. Cambogia 24. Aloes 9. Hellebor 12. Turbeth 8. Agarick 3. Elaterium 12. All these being added together , make 140 doses . Fourthly , find out the Sum or Number contained in the whole Compositum , Thus , ʒ 12 + 8 + 12 + 8 + 2 + 1 + 10 + 15 = 68 drams : These 68 multiplied by 60. the number of grains in a dram , produce a fact of 4080 grains , the Sum of the whole Composition . Fifthly , divide the number of Grains contained in the whole Composition , by the Sum or Number of the several Doses added together , so will the Quotus be the number of Grains for the largest Dose . So in this our Example , the number of Grains in the whole Compositum , are 4080. the number of the Doses before accounted 140. by which , if you divide the said 4080. the Quotus will be gr. 29 1/7 , or nearly gr . xxx . the largest Dose , which is the thing required : from whence we conclude the aforesaid Medicament may be given from gr. x. adʒss . according to the Age and Strength of the Patient : The like must be done in all other Compositions .

23. If the Disease requires Medicaments which restore something , these Intentions are necessary , 1. To open the Obstructions of the parts . 2. To strengthen the parts afflicted , chiefly the Stomach . 3. To carry off the matter obstructing by Medicines Oily , Balsamick , or Lenitive . 4. To nourish by strong Analepticks .

Hitherto we have only shewn the Art of Compounding , by Precepts : In some of the Chapters immediately following ; we will elucidate the same by manifold Examples .

CHAP. XXI . Examples in Compounding Emeticks and Anti-emeticks .

1. ℞ INfusion of Crocus Metallorum , ab ℥ ss. ad ℥ j. Oxymel of Squills ʒvj . drams , mix them for a Dose .

2. ℞ Mercurius Vitae gr.ij. Sal Viarioli , a gr. x. ad ℈ j. Sal Tartari ℈ ss. mix it and them well together on a Marble , and take it in a little Honey , or Pap of an Apple .

3. ℞ Salis Tartari Emetici Mynsichti gr . iij. Salis Vitrioli ℈ ss. Oxymel of Squills ℥ ss. mix them for a Dose .

4. ℞ Oxymel of Squills ℥ jss . Wine of Squills ℥ ij . Carduus Water ℥ ijss . mix for a Vomit .

5. ℞ Salt of Vitriol à gr . xx . ad ℈ ij . Wine of Squills ℥ iss. mix them , 't is an excellent Dose .

6. ℞ Powder of Asarabacca roots ʒj . or ℈ jv . Oxymel of Squills ℥ jss . mix them , and take it in a draught of Carduus Posset drink .

7. ℞ Aquae Benedictae Rulandi ℥ j. Wine of Squills ℥ jss . mix them for a Dose .

8. ℞ From vj. to ix . of the fresh Leaves of Asarabacca , bruise them , and put them into ℥ iij. of White wine , or Sack ; squeez them forth strongly , and take it with care .

9. ℞ Hartman's Infusion of the Glass of Antimony ʒj . Emetick Syrup of Salaʒjss . mix them , and give them in a Draught of Posset Drink .

10. ℞ Infusion of Crocus Metallorumʒvj . Oxysaccharum Emeticum of Salaʒiij . Decoction of Carduus ℥ iij. mix for a draught .

11. ℞ Sulphur of Antimony , à gr . iv . ad viij . Crystalls of Tartar , ℈ j. mix , and give it in the Pap of an Apple , or in a stewed Prune , Honey , or Broth.

12. ℞ Aurum Vitae gr . iij . Emetick Salt of Tartar gr. ij . mix , and take it as the former .

13. ℞ Gutta Gumba gr.x. Powder of Jallap gr. xij . Honey enough to mix them .

14. ℞ Crocus Metallorum , Crystalls of Tartar , A. gr. iv . Scammony gr. viij . mix them .

15. ℞ Scammony gr. viij . Cambogia gr. vj. Crocus metallorum gr . iij. mix them .

16. ℞ Juice of Elder , or Dwarf Elder , chiefly of the Roots , àʒj . adʒjss . Camhogia gr. vj. Spirit of Angelica ℥ j. mix and dissolve the Cambogia for one Dose : It is an admirable thing against the Dropsie .

17. ℞ Glans Vnguentariae , from ʒj . adʒij . which mix with Oxymel ℥ j. Praevotius saith , it purges crude Flegm : you may take the Oyl to ʒij . mixt with the Emulsion of Citron Seeds ; and give it in Clysters for the Cholick to ℥ ij .

18. ℞ Juice of green Tobacco , àʒj . adʒij . Emulsion of Citron Seeds ℥ iij. mix them , it purges all humors .

19. ℞ Warm Water , Oyl Olive A. lb ss. mix them for a draught : If the person be adult , you may give it to lb ij. to Children from lb ss. ad lb j . It is good in hot causes .

20. ℞ Orange or Citron Seeds ℥ ij . Bay leaves ℥ iij. boyl in fair Water , a pint and a half , and drink it warm ; it is good in a cold cause : Some mix Oxymel with it .

21. ℞ Decoction of Bay leaves lb j . Niter , à ℈ j. adʒj . mix them for a draught .

22. ℞ Decoction of Narcissus Root lb j , powder of Betony Root ʒiss . mix them .

23. ℞ . Juice of Radishes , ab ℥ j. ad ℥ ij . Oxymel of Squills ℥ j. Niter ℈ j. mix them , and exhibit in Broth.

24. ℞ Decoction of Groundsell lb ss. Juice of Radishes ℥ j. Wine of Squills ℥ j. Niter ℈ j. mix .

25. ℞ White Vitriol , à ℈ j. adʒj . Decoction of Citron Seeds lb j . mix for a Draught .

26. ℞ Barley water lb j . Oyl Olive ℥ ij . powder of Asarabacca Roots ʒj . mix for a Draught .

27. ℞ Decoction of Orange Seeds lb j . Oxymel ℥ ij . Juice of Radishes ℥ j. raw Agarick ℈ ij . mix , and make a Potion ; it evacuates flegm excellently .

28. ℞ Young Sprouts of Broom ℥ jss . Bay leaves , Tobacco A. Mj. Citron , or Orange Seeds bruised ℥ ss. water lb ij. boyl to the consumption of half ; strain and infuse therein for 12 hours , roots of Asarum , Agarick thin sliced , A ʒiij . strain , and with clarified Honey lb j . boyl gently to the consistence of a Syrrup , dose ab ℥ ss. ad ℥ j. in warm Water . Praevotius .

29. ℞ Roots of Asarum , Agarick A. ℥ ss. Roots of Betony , Pompions , A. ʒij . Cinnamon ʒj . Anniseeds ʒss . all being in fine powder , mix with clarified Honey ℥ iv . Dose ab ℥ j. ad ℥ iss.

Examples in Compounding Anti-emeticks .

30. IN a debility of the Ventricle , whether it be from Surfeiting , immoderate Drinking , &c. Or from a Defection of Spirits , by reason of the Obstruction of some Nerves , these following things may be good .

31. ℞ Tincture of Balsam of Tolu extracted with Kirkringius his Philosophical S. V. Tincture of Wormwood so extracted ; Tincture of Salt of Tartar drawn with rectified S. V. A. ℥ ss. mix them ; dose in Wine , gut . xx . or more .

32. ℞ Tincture of Wormwood , extracted as aforesaid , ab gut . x. ad xv . or xx . choice Canary ℥ iij. Rhenish Wine ℥ jss . mix for a Draught .

33. ℞ Dill seeds , ℥ viij . Bay leaves ℥ iv . Cypress tops M. v. Yellow of Orange Peels , No. x. Cinnamon , Mace , Galingal Roots A. ℥ j : all being well bruised , put them into March Beer lb vij . digest two days , then draw off the liquor to driness Dose iij ad vj. spoonfulls .

34. ℞ Elixir Vitrioli Mynsichti , Elixir of Mint , Elixir of Wormwood , A. ℥ j. mix them . Dose ab gut . xii . ad xx . two or three times a day .

35. ℞ Flowers of Wormwood , of Mirtle dried in the hot Sun , Dill Seeds , Mint , Bay leaves , A. ℥ ss. Red Roses , Cinnamon , Coral prepared A. ʒij . Cubebs , roots of Galangal , A. ʒj . make all into a very fine powder ; and with refined Sugar , dissolved in Cinnamon Water , make Tablets of ʒij . weight , of which three or four may be eaten at pleasure .

If there be a Defection of Spirits by reason of Obstruction of the Nerves .

36. ℞ Elixir Proprietatis made with Tartarized S. V. Powers of Cinnamon , A. ℥ j. mix , and give ab gut . xx . ad xxx . twice a day in Angelica Water .

37. ℞ Powers of Rosemary , Powers of Mint , A. ℥ j. Tincture of Salt of Tartar ʒvi . mix them , of which give ℈ j or ʒss . at a time , in Comomil Water , in which gr. viij or x. of Salt of Wormwood is dissolved .

38. R. Tincture of Antimony , made with Tartariz'd S. V. gut . xx . Elixir proprietatis Tartariz'd , gut . xij . Salt of Wormwood , gr. vj. Mint or Camomil Water ℥ vj. mix for a Dose .

39. R. Spirit of Salt dulcified , Powers of Mint , and of Wormwood , A. gut . viij . mix , and give them in a little Canary , or Mint , or Camomil water .

40. R. Spirit of Sal Armoniack gut . vj. or viij . Or , Flowers of Sal Armon . gr. x. Salt of Wormwood , gr. vj. mix , and give it in Wine , or Antispasmatick Water , ℥ iv .

R. Ginger candied in the Indies , Conserve of Red Roses Vitriolated , A. ℥ iij. with the Queen of Hungarie's Water q. s. beat them into a soft Electuary . Dose ℥ ss. twice a day .

If there be too great an Acidity in the Ferment of the Stomach .

42. R. Prepared Pearl , Coral , Crabs Eyes , A. ʒij . calcin'd Coral and Hearts-Horn , A. ʒj . Cinnamon ℈ ij . make all into fine Powder . Dose ʒss in Water , or Tincture of Roman Wormwood .

43. R. Powder of Aron compound xij . Cinnamon , Sugar of Roses , A. ʒiij . Salt of Wormwood ʒijss . make a Powder . Dose ʒj . as aforesaid morning and night .

44. R. Tincture of Salt of Tartar ℥ j. Powers or Elixir of Wormwood ℥ ss. mix them . Dose adʒss . twice or thrice a day in Canary or Rhenish Wine .

45. R. Sal Absinthii , Powers of Mint , A. ℈ j. Juice of Limons , a Spoonful , mix , and give it , it is an excellent Dose .

46. R. Coral prepared ʒij . Salt of Wormwoodʒjss . Juice of Limons ℥ iv . strong Cinnamon Water ℥ iij. mix them . Dose one Spoonful twice a day .

47. R. Prepared Ivory , Coral , A. ʒj . Vitriol of ♂ ʒss . Salt of Wormwood ℈ j. white Sugar-Candy ʒiij . mix them . Dose ℈ ii . twice a day in Camomil , or Mint Water .

Where there is too great a Bitterness of the Stomach .

48. R. Powder of Coral , Crabs Eyes , A. ʒii . Chalybeate , Tartar ʒiiss . Sugar-Candy ʒiss . make a Powder . Dose ʒss . in a proper Vehicle .

49. R. Salt of Wormwood , Powder of Rhubarb , A. ℈ i. Salt of Mint ℈ ss. Cinnamon Water , Angelica Water , A. ʒii . Juice of Limons ℥ i. mix for a Dose .

50. R. Elixir or Powers of Wormwood ℥ ss. Elixir Proprietatis , with Oyl of Sulphur ℥ i. mix them . Dose ℈ i. or more twice a day , in a fit Vehicle .

51. R. Powder of Aron roots compound ʒxii . Crystralls of Tartar ʒiv . Tartar Vitriolate , Vitriol of ♂ , A. ʒi . refined Sugar ʒvi . make a Powder . Dose ℈ ii .

CHAP. XXII . Examples in compoundin● Opiates , and Cordials or Antidotes .

1. BEfore we come to the Exemplary part of compounding Opiates , ( that this our Opiologia may be compleat ) we shall shew you the Kinds , Natures , Qualities , and seve●al Operations of Opium , both good and evil : and because that Famous and Learned Man , Dr. Willis , has exquisitely performed the same , we shall ( ceasing at present our own Conceptions ) give you here the Epitomy of what he has said concerning Opium in particular , and Opiatick Medicaments in general ; but in a different Method .

2. The Kinds of Narcoticks are several , as Purslane , Lettice , Hounds Tongue , Nightshade , Henbane , Tobacco , Mandrakes , Poppies , red , white , and black : besides some other Simples extreamly venomous , and so never medicinally prescribed . The Juyce and Seeds of Henbane are much used in some Hypnotick Compositions : Mandrakes are seldom used . Hounds Tongue having a plain soporiferons Odour , shews it's narcotick Nature ; it is a very neat Plant , with soft Leaves ; and in it's flourishing Time , is crowned with a bright Red , and most delicate purplish Flowers : the Powder of it's Roots goes into that famed Opiate called Pilulae de Cynoglosso : the juyce of the whole Plant gathered about the beginning of the Spring , being expressed and depurated by a close and warm Digestion , and decanted from it's Faeces , yields a clear Liquor , and splendidly redish , and blushing like a Ruby . This may be used either for a Menstruum , for making up of Narcotick Confects : Or , for to make an Hypnotick Syrup : Or lastly , It 's Humidity being evaporated , to make Tinctures and Extracts out of it , as is done out of Opium . Lettice and Purslane are used to make Syrups of , which is done of their expressed Juyce ; which Syrups , are commonly given to Children , and very aged People , ( where Opiates may prove dangerous ) because they very gently , without any Prejudice , enduce Rest and Sleep , and sometimes Indolency , as in Fluxes , Gripings of the Guts , and such like . Nightshade is used to cause Rest by outward Application , to the Temples ; chiefly , it 's depurated Juyce , or distilled Water is taken , and being mixed with Rose-water , the Temples are bathed therewith , then a Rose-Cake very hot , and dip'd in the same , is forthwith to be applyed to the said Parts , and so bound on . Tobacco is accounted as a Narcotick , although never put into Narcotick Compositions ; because its Fume taken in a Pipe , produces the same Effects as they ; yea , it doth the same thing with our Country-men , as Opium does with the Turks , to wit , either of them by affecting the animal Spirits , by an unaccustomed manner , and by rendring them as it were astonished , disposes them to the doing or suffering of any thing without any great sence or trouble of Weariness ; it renders them fearless of dangers , and makes them patient in Hunger , Cold , and Labor . When any one first begins to take Tobacco , he is for the most part affected with a Vertigo , and Scotomia , then a cruel vomiting , and sometimes purging follows , the Feet grow weak , the man staggers , the Hands tremble , the Tongue faulters , or speaks at random , and sometimes a cold Sweat , and terrible Swooning follows . The cause of all this , is , from the Animal Spirits being , as it were , intoxicated by the Narcotick Sulphur , which are distracted very much in their whole Dominion , and are agitated into Ataxias , or Irregularities . But this Fume once becoming familiar and customary , it is on the contrary grateful , and takes the Animal Spirits with so great a Witch-craft , or pleasing Allurement , that some had rather be forbidden Meat or Drink , than the use thereof . The reason of which is , that this Fume being once made familiar with the said Animal Spirits , gently awakes , or stirrs them up at any time being sluggish and sloathful , and as it were tickling of them , provokes them into gentle and expansive motitions , with which they are wonderfully recreated , as with the drinking of Wine .

3. The red Erratick , or Corn Poppy , has a great Hypnotick Quality , much greater than any of the former things , though far less , more gentle , and more benign , than that of the white or Black Poppy ; and therefore in some cases it is very needful , and may be more secure in its use . From this Poppy , the Apothecaries prepare a distilled Water , and a Syrup , which are many times with great advantage given in most continual Fevers , and are thought to be absolute Specificks in the Plcurisy , because they truly take away pains ; and by stopping somewhat the pulse , depress the feverish Aestuation of the Blood. Empericks prepare a Tincture from the Flowers with S.V. which has the aforesaid Virtues , & have been oftentimes proved effectual against Surfeits : the reason of which seems to be , that the Spirits of the Wine preserve the Contents of the Stomach from putrefaction ; and the Narcotick Sulphur of the Flowers , resist the violence and heat of the assaulting Fever .

4. The White Garden Poppy is the next to be considered : From the Heads and Seeds of this Poppy is made Diacodium , both liquid , as in Syrrup ; and solid , as in Tablets or Lozenges , and that according to the prescripts of many famous men ; from the same Decoctions , expressed Oyls , Emulsions , and other Hypnotick Confects are made : This Poppy abounds much more with Narcotick Sulphur than the former , but with much less than the Black , of which Opium is made ; and therefore the Medicines aforenamed prepared from the White Poppy , as they contain less of the said Sulphur , so are they much more pure and Innocent , and are oftner and more securely given than any thing made of Opium : For it is not convenient to use Laudanum or Opiates , unless , when for the vehemency of Symptoms in any Disease , Diacodiates will do little or no good . And as Diacodiates ( which are preparations from the White Poppy ) contain in themselves less of the said Narcotick Sulphur , so they want not much preparation ; but being simply made by Infusion , Decoction , or Expression , they may be brought into a medical use ; whereas Opiates ( which are preparations from the Black Poppy ) containing in themselves a vast quantity of the said Narcotick Sulphur , are composed , corrected and made by divers and various preparations of a much higher Nature , that thereby they may become safe and practicable .

5. The Black Garden Poppy , is that of which our Opium is made , being a concreted Juice flowing from the wounded Heads or Leaves of the said Poppy being ripe : and from this Black Poppy , nothing more is taken for a medical use than the said Opium , which is a Tear or Gum flowing as aforesaid . There are several kinds of this Opium ; but the best is the Thebian , being heavy , thick , strong-scented like Poppy , bitter and sharp , inflamable , almost of the color of Aloes , and easily dissolvable in Water , or almost any other Liquor . See our Pharmacopaeia lib. 1. cap. 8. Sect. 50. where you may see the various preparations thereof : its preparation with Adjuncts , or rather Compositions are divers and many . The most famous Opiates of the Ancients are Pilulae de Cynoglosso , Requi●● of Nicholaus , and Philonium , which last is fourfold , viz. Roman , Persian , Magistrale of Mesue , and Tarsence of Gale● . The Opiates of Neotericks from the Praise-worthiness of the same are commonly called Laudana , and by some Nepenthes , from their taking away pain : these ought not to be admitted into practice , unless invented by skilful Men , and of which long tryal has been made , of which there are many publickly extant , received and approved of , the chief of which , are those of Paracelsus , Crollius , Quercetan , Hartman , Mynsicht , and Helmont . The first five of which are composed only in the form of an extract , whose Basis or Ground is the Tincture of Opium drawn forth with a fit Menstruum , and then corrected with Saffron , Castor , Bezoar , Pearls , species Diambrae , and several precious Chymical Oyls . That of Helmont is a liquid Tincture of Opium , drawn with Juyce of Quinces fermented . And this may be given ab ℈ ss. ad ℈ j. or somewhat more in any Cordial Vehicle , where the use of a Pill cannot be admitted .

6. In treating about these 2 sorts of Laudana , we ought to have great respect to the Menstruum . Some use S. V. because they think Opium cold : others Spirit of Vinegar , or Juyces of Citrons or Limons , because they think the Opium hot ( as indeed it is ) but this signifies nothing in respect to the heat or cold of the Opium , but in respect to its Narcotick Sulphur , thereby to correct it . The Ancients corrected it with things hot in the fourth degree , as Pyrethrum , Euphorbium , Pepper , &c. out of a supposition that it was cold in the fourth ( but is indeed hot : ) however those Correctives became most proper , because these biting sharp things , being full of a volatile Salt , do predominate over the Narcotick Sulphur of the Opium , and break its potency . Helmont used the Juyce of Quinces put into Fermentation ; but Dr. Willis commends the S. V. impregnated with the volatilized Salt of Tartar : Or the Tincture of the Salt of Tartar brought to the highest Red by long digestion , which is the Basis of his Liquid Laudanum , adding for its Complement , Saffron , Castor , Cloves and Lignum Aloes : the Dose of which is , ab gut . xv . ad xx .

7. Opium consists of a vast quantity of sulphurous particles , mixed with some saline volatile particles , with a little quantity of Earth . That sulphurous particles do abound in it , is manifest to Sence , to wit , from its strong Odor , and its Inflammability . The Volatile Saline particles are evident in its sharpness , bitterness and pricking ; as also from the Volatile Property of the Opium , and its speedy ascending to the Head , and intangling of it self with the saline volatile Spirits of the Brain ; the Earth is apparent . Hence it appears , that since a Narcotick Quality is contained in the Opium , that it is chiefly lodged in the Sulphur thereof , because it is oftentimes found so hurtful to the texture of the Animal Spirits , which its saline property would rather cherish , as sympathizing with them . Now because the Animal Spirits may be of a differing texture in divers Bodies , therefore Opiates may work more strongly and virulently on some than on others . The Turks , who have an adust Blood , and in whom more fixt Spirits and less volatile are bred , cat Opium without hurt , or at least without danger of Life ; but the Europeans , who have more subtil and purer Spirits , cannot do so . Dogs will devour Opium in a great quantity , without either Sleepiness or Death ; but a small Dose of it will presently kill a Cat : for that the Spirits of this Creature are so very volatile and pure , that that they cannot at all endure the Narcotick Sulphur .

8. Opiates as they are endowed with many great Vertues and excellent Properties , so also have they some evil ones , and oftentimes deadly effects . We have seen it by the sad experience of some , who have no sooner taken an Opiate , but they have fallen into a perpetual Sleep ; and some , who by taking too great , or untimely a Dose , have rendered their Lives unhappy and unprofitable afterwards , by the hurt of the principal Faculties : Some by taking one Dose , have fallen into so profound a Sleep , that they could never be awakened . They have lived indeed 3 or 4 days , having their Pulse , Respiration and Heat well enough ; yet not to be recalled to Sence and Waking , by any Medicines or Tortures : Some by taking it , have slept moderately , or almost nothing at all ; yet not long after , have grown very bad , languished , drawn their breath very difficulty , their Pulse , natural Heat , and Strength of Body momentarily decaying , in such sort , as not to be restored by any Cordials ; these lingring on by degrees lost their Lives . One by taking an Opiate , has presently fallen into his last and deadly Sleep , complaining of a great weight and coldness of his Stomach , by and by he was affected with a notable Languor , a sinking down of his Spirits , and a coldness of the extream parts ; and within a few hours after , complaining of the dimness of his Sight , and then of quite Blindness , he streightway expired . The reason of this suddain destroying of Life is this , that the Narcotick Particles of the Opiate , do forthwith , and vehemently affect either the Cerebrum or Brain , or the Cerebellum , where , by oppressing the Animal Spirits , as well the outmost Spirits as the internal or inmost , they become greatly profligated and overthrown ; where by their Forces , being altogether suppressed , then presently a deep Sleep , or an invincible Drowsiness and Stupefaction follows , which forthwith induces Death , the Pulse and Respiration being in a good state for some time .

9. As for the harms that Opiates may do , they are not by me to be all here enumerated . In the Head , they sometimes hurt the chief functions of the Mind , as Memory , acuteness of Wit , Discourse : Sometimes the frequent use of Opiates causes loss of Memory , and sometimes a Lethargy ; and sometimes it does these evils , by being given in too large a Dose . In some it has caused a Stupidity of Wit , and in others perfect madness . The reason of these things , is as before declared , for that the Narcotick Sulphur first and chiefly assaults the Brain , where , whilst it destroys or profligates some Animal Spirits , it perverts many others from their wonted ways of Emanation , and leads them into devious or unusual Paths . In the Breast and Praecordia , it clearly appears , that they do sometimes hurt the Vital Actions , from their depression of the Pulse and Respiration , causing them to grow languid , or weak and difficult , and by degrees , wholly to cease : wherefore in Fevers , where the Blood being greatly depraved , yields but very few and weak Animal Spirits , Opiates are for the most part hurtful , and as it were poysonous : For though in the Plague , and other malignant Fevers , Mithridate , Treacle , Diascordium , yea and Laudanum are often given with good Success , yet it is while the Pulse and Respiration are strong ; but if in those Diseases , or other Fevers they be weak , these famous Antidotes are but very sparingly to be used ; but stronger Opiates not at all : Also in a vehement Cough , or Astmah , Empyema , and in other diseases of the Breast , where Nature is suddainly provoked to the casting out of what is troublesome to the part , and urges it with great endeavor , we must abstain from Opiates no less than from Poyson ; because they increase the matter to be removed and fix it ; and also weaken the parts which ought to expell it . In the Belly and Bowels , Opiates being often taken , are sometimes injurious to the principal Faculty , viz. the Appetite , or desire to eat , on which depends all Nourishment , and the root of Life . And the reason is , because the concoctive Faculty of the Ventricle is debilitated , and the excretory motions of the Intestines made sluggish , from the Stupefaction or Hurt of the Spirits inhabiting the Interior Coat of the Stomach and Guts , so that those nervous Fibres , although empty , are no more corrugated , from which cause all hunger ceases . And it is a common Observation , That want of Appetite , and Slothfulness of the Belly , are the familiar effects of Opiates .

10. How Opiates do affect the Animal Spirits , has been already in part declared ; not by raising Vapors into the Head , as some have thought , nor by opening the Pores of the Brain , thereby to admit the soporiferous matter ; but only by destroying or profligating some Animal Spirits , wherefore the rest , as being amazed , or compelled more inwardly , or at least being called back from their wonted efflux into the Nervous Parts , do relinquish , or remit for a while their required Tasks . This is evident , because Opiates taken in too great a Dose , do destroy the Animal Spirits so abundantly , that they cause Death ; whereas given in a just dose , and to a fit object , although they may cause an Overthrow and Amazement of some Spirits , yet they only allay the too great fierceness and impetuosity of the sensitive Soul , that she , sinking down , as it were , within her self , may lie quietly , or at rest and ease . This Property of Opiates consists not in apparent qualities , as of Heat or Cold , nor in any occult Quality ; but in Particles , much contrary to the Animal Spirits , and which may be said to be Extinguishers of them ; but in what kind of Subsistencies the contrary particles of either kind are , will be hard to shew , because not observable by the Sence . The Animal Spirits are thought to be most subtil Particles , composed of Spirits and volatile Salt , united together & highly exalted : So Opiates , on the contrary , may be thought to be composed of stinking Sulphur , with Salt , and an Earthy Matter , so much opposite to the subtil Texture of the Animal Spirits , that sometimes they profligate them at a distance by their meer Effluvia .

11. Now the places in which Opiates do first and chiefly begin to operate , are thought to be at the Shell of the Brain , to which , upon the Opiatick Particles approach , the Spirits dwelling there , ( they being , as it were , the Watchmen that first of all ) recede , and indulge the Body to Rest and Sleep ; and it is just so to think : For the Particles of every kind of Opiate , after it is taken , being carried into the Blood , and circulated with it , doth chiefly exercise its Narcotick Quality , near the Shell of the Brain : for they meet within this place the first Opposition , and forces the Animal Spirits , and destroy , or rather extinguish wholly , many of these Spirits placed in the fore part of the Battel ; the other Spirits of this place not destroyed , go back , and by their Emanation being restrained , fly towards the middle of the Brain , thereby indulging Rest and Sleep ; but yet by what means in so short a space , viz. sometimes before it can be dissolved in the Ventricle , it should cause such an Operation , is not easie to unfold . To this however we say , that the Journey from the Ventricle , by the Blood , to the Head , is very expeditious , and may be performed in a very little time : But should not this be granted , it is probable that Opiates may act more immediately on the Ventricle , and by its mere Contact ( from a consent of the stomatick Nerves , with those of the Par Vagum in the Brain ) procure the said Rest and Sleep , before there can be any Commerce of the Particles of the Opium with the Blood ; and hence it is , that if the Stomach is afflicted , the Head is not well , the afflictions and evils of either of them , do afflict each other . Thus it appears , that the places where Opiates first exert their Power , are the Ventricle and Cortex of the Brain , and from acting on those parts , they first begin to procure sleep .

12. How far , or into what part Opiates do extend their Vertues , we shall now speak , and shew the Sphere of their Activity . By what has been already said , it appears plainly , that they act upon the Animal Spirits : but whether the Blood , and other Humors are hurt thereby , remains to be questioned . Certainly the Blood is not at all vitiated by them : This we judge , First , from their so very little Dose , by which it is not probable that the whole Mass of Blood should be corrupted thereby . Secondly , for that though Narcoticks be often applied , no Pustles , or little Whelks appear in the Skin or Viscera , as is wont to happen when the Blood is empoysoned , or but a little corrupted , as it were , by an ordinary Surfeit . Also those with whom Opiates are become familiar , are not hurt in their Animal Spirits , altho' daily taken in a great quantity , so that no Dyserasy of the Blood can come from thence . However it is not to be thought that the Particles of Opiates , either agree with , or are assimilated to the Blood , but are rather wholly Heterogenous and immiscible : for they no sooner come into the Mass of Blood , but they are suddenly expelled from it , and from thence being partly cast on the Cortex of the Brain , cause Sleep ; and partly thrust forth by the Pores of the Skin , stir up Sweat , and for the most part an itching . As to the other Humors , we see not how Opiates do any ways hurt the Serum , or Nervous Juyce , or the Chylous Juyce , so that their Vertue and Power seems chiefly to adhere to the Animal Spirits . From hence we judge , that Opiates given in a just Dose , only reach the Spirits in the Cortex , and stir up no more than a natural Sleep ; the Pulse , Respiration , Concoction , and Separation of Humurs being performed after their wonted Custom . But if it be given in too great a Dose , it imposes more strong Chains on the Spirits of the Brain and its Appendix ; and if the Dose be yet greater ; it inlarges its Narcotick Force , even to the Cerebellum , whereby the Appetite is destroyed , Respiration very much streightned , the Pulse fails , as also the motion of the Heart ; so that there happens as it were an Eclipse of all the Faculties , a cold Sweat and a perpetual Sleep , whereby the motion of the Heart quite ceasing , the vital flame is extinguished .

13. It remains now that we enquire into the good effects of Opiates , and how they may be given to the Safety and Benefit of Humane Life . As to their good Effects , they are either on the Animal Spirits , or on the Blood , or in the Humors ; the former are indeed first or more immediately affected ; the other only secondarily , and by means of the affected Spirits . And indeed Opiates seasonably , and in just dose administred , in the too great and irregular motions of the Animal Spirits , may bring notable Relief ; as also in faults of the Internal Sences , which are Watchings and Delirium ; and in Vices of the External , the chief of which is pain . Now the Irregularitis which Narcoticks rectifie , are violent and too swift Pulse , Convulsions of the Praecordia or Viscera , and the too violent and excessive Excretions of these ; so there are many and divers cases , in which , whilst the Animal Spirits like fierce and furious Horses , run about , or leap beyond their Bounds ; they ought to be reduced or restrained by Opiates , as it were with Bridles .

14. That they help against unnatural Watchings , Experience has confirmed ; and the reason is known Philosophically from the cause of want of Sleep : which is chiefly from the Animal Spirits , being carried too much forth , and being of themselves unquiet , whereby they blow up , and irradiate both the sensory Organs , and possess especially the outmost Border of the Brain , or the Cortex so called ; where the Opiatick Particles being carried , either by the passage of the Blood , or otherwise , do forthwith destroy or profligate those watchful Spirits , and make those which are next to them , to fly more inwardly , whence Sense and Motion being in some measure hurt , and the Spirits kept from their Emanation , a Dulness and Drowsiness presently seizes , and immediately after that , a sweet and pleasant Sleep .

15. In a Delirium , an Opiate is for the most part given with good Success ( tho' sometimes they may hurt also : ) For when the Spirits are too much stirred up within the Brain ( by the force of any other cause ) and struck as it were with a Fury , they fly beyond their wonted Bounds and Passages ; then the Opiate approaching towards the Cortex of the Brain , represses them , and stops them a little while from their Motion , and this as oftentimes as it is repeated , till at length the Spirits return into their ancient Channels , and rightly perform their Duties .

16. For easing all manner of Pains whatsoever , Opiates may deservedly be called Nepenthe , and are truly a kind of Divine Remedy ; insomuch as we can scarcely enough admire how an almost intollerable pain , whether in any Member , or in the Viscera , is , as it were by Inchantment , of a suddain taken away , or made at present to cease , by the taking of a very small Dose of these Remedies , yea sometimes without Sleep , or at least before Sleep comes : And it is yet more stupendious , that whilst the Opiatick Particles do continue to operate , and sometimes a little after Sleep is ended , that there is a high Alleviation , and Freedom from Pain in the part afflicted , which ease continues , till the Force of the Medicine is spent , after which the pain returns again as before : now in the Opiates casing of pain , the Question is , by what means or artifice it does it , whether its Narcotick Power is employed on the afflicted part , or on the common Sensory , or on the whole sensible Soul ?

17. The reason of the Difference of the former Proposition is , because pain being excited in one place , is felt in another , and its effect is poured forth through the whole sensitive Soul : Now the Production of Pain consists in this , that the Nervous Fibres are irritated very much , and pulled one from another , by some incongruous and greatly unproportionate thing , so that the Spirits abounding in them , are by and by distracted ; and put into confusion , by being snatched from their equal expansion . But the Sense of the pain is caused by a certain Undulation of the Spirits , through the Nervous Passages of the Common Sensory ; which sort of affection still proceeding even to the middle of the Brain , stirrs up the Imagination , from whence being presently reflected through the whole Hypostasis of the Spirits , diffuses that certain Disaffection and Inquietude .

18. Hence it is , that as oft as Opiates induce Sleep , an Analesia , or Cessation of pain presently follows . For the Spirits which actuate the first Sensory , are by the Opiatick Particles also bound with the Spirits inhabiting the Brain ; for which cause , although the paining part be irritated , yet the sense of all pain is inhibited . But now when the Sick awakes , that he should continue free from pain for many hours , become lively , and exercise exquisitely all the Animal Functions , till the strength of the Medicine is spent ; and then the Pain presently to return again , according to its old Exorbitancy , is a thing worthy to be enquired into .

19. For the solving of this Question , we think not that the Spirits of the grieved part , nor those of the common Sensory , either singly ; or both , are bound by the force of the Opiate , it cannot be believed its Particles could penetrate so deeply as to enter into the Brain and Nervous Stock , and in so short a time descend to the part afflicted , suppose a Finger or Toe . Since therefore the Analesia , or Cessation of Pain after Sleep for some Hours can be referred neither to the grieving part , nor to the First Sensory , stupified by the Opiate ; let us see how the reason of this may be deduced from a certain Narcotick Affection of the whole Sensitive Soul.

20. First , it is necessary absolutely for the stirring up , or continuing of any Pain , that there be a great plenty of Spirits abounding in the part afflicted . For their mutual Allision , or beating one against another ( causing a Distraction and Excandescency ) is the conjunct Cause of all Pain : Wherefore , if there be a calling back of the Afflux of Spirits into the Brain , to supply the place of those which are destroyed or prostigated by the Powers of the Opiate , or to help to maintain the Contest with the Opiatick Particles ; it follows , that the Pain must necessarily cease , and so long , till the part pained is supplied again with such an Afflux of tumultuating Spirits , which cannot be done by the Spirits in the adjacent Fibres : For they lie so thinly dispersed every where , that they scarcely touch one another .

21. Now this withdrawing of Spirits here necessary for the causing an Analesia , or Cessation from Pain , can be produced by no other Remedys whatsoever , but only by Opiates : For truly not only the outmost , and as it were percursory Spirits , are destroyed by the Opiatick Particles encompassing the Borders of the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , but the first springing forth of these Spirits , within the Brain or Cerebellum , and for that cause , their Efflux upon the Nervous Stock , are forthwith greatly suppressed ; so that during the Power and Force of the Opiate , they are much more sparingly dispensed ; and yet less into the Praecordia , Viscera , and all other Extream Parts .

22. Hence it is , that the Pulse and Breathing , do remit of their Vehemency and Quickness , even because of the suppression of the Afflux of Spirits from their generative Fountain , by the said Opiatick Particles : Hence also an unwonted Languor and Slothfulness comes upon all the Members and Limbs . Hence also Opiates take away Convulsions . And from hence the Viscera being before provoked ( into excretory Convulsions ) by Vomit or Stool , or Vehemecy of Pain , as in the Cholick or Gravel and Stone in the Reins or Bladder , find their Analesia or Cessation of Pain : For whilst a plentiful Afflux and Supplement of Spirits are wanting in the part afflicted , the few remaining can be no longer tumultuous and angry ; but rather lie at quiet , that they may subsist and maintain themselves . So also in the Scorbutick Cholick , Opiates seem as it were a certain kind of Exorcism : They also bring certain ease in the Gout and Stone , whether in the Reins or Bladder as aforesaid . In Gout Pains , they have been an egregious , and as it were a Divine Succor ; and have given Ease when all other things have failed , yea , where the Disease has been incurable . In this case , I have persuaded some to the constant use of this Panacaea , to wit , Landanum , which they have done with great comfort of Life , and without the least hurt , although they increased its Dose by degrees to a very great quantity .

23. Now afterwards , when the Sulpburous Particles of the Opiate are scattered or blown away , the stock of Spirits within the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , and their Emanation from thence on the Nervous parts is renewed , so that they may descend again to the parts afflicted in a full Stream , and fill full again their Fibres : Forthwith by reason of the Spirits being again accumulated and stirred up as before , the same Convulsions or Pains return . And without doubt , by this means , and according to these reasons now assigned do Opiates quiet the strongest pains , and procure an Analesia or Indolency , with , or without Sleep , for some determinate time , as afore-mentioned .

24. How Opiates help the Irregularities of the motive faculty , we now come to declare . These Irregularities have chiefly a respect to the Praecordia and Viscera . To the First , ought to be referred the Pulse and Breathing ; To the Later , Excretory Convulsions . When the Motions of the Heart and Lungs in Fevers , is so rapid , as to hasten vehemently the Circulation of of the Blood ; it is then hurt both as to its Accension , and depraved as to its Crasis , in that it cannot seperate its Superfluities and Filth , for want of a perfect Concoction . In this case Opiates break the Impetuosity of this motion , whereby the intense Heat is lessened , from whence the Circulation is gently and temperately performed ; and they also loosen the Blood in its joynting , whereby it sends forth its Serum and Defilements both by Sweat and Urine .

25. How Opiates quiet this motion of the Heart , we have already above plainly enough declared , to wit , by depressing the Action of the Pulse : For that the Opiatick particles do somewhat stop the Springs of the Animal Spirits in the Cerebellum , and diminish their Emanation or Efflux , from thence destinated to the nervous Praecordia , which if it should happen to be too much ( from too large a Dose of the Optate ) then follows a great Dejection of the Vital Faculties , and sometimes Death it self .

26. Not in a much differing manner do Opiates quiet the too vehement Motion of the Lungs , to wit , by regulating the Inordinations of the Respiration or Breathing , whether it be interrupted , convulsive , or otherwise disturbed . They help above all things in a vehement and continual Cough . In Asthmatick Paroxysms ( where the Sick seems to be in the very Agony of Death it self ; ) a fit Dose of an Opiate renders ( as it were ) unexpectedly all things presently serene and quiet . In a Pleurisy also , ( chiefly in its beginning ) they exert their Power in full as large a measure .

27 The reason whereof is , that forasmuch as in these kinds of Affections , troubling chiefly the Vital parts , the Spirits dwelling in them being highly irritated , break forth into vehement and cruel Excandescencies , where , by their violent Motions , they disturb and invert all things ; the Opiate being now taken , its Narcotick Sulphur beginning to act , immediately draws away the Succors of those raving Spirits , and forthwith stops the Afflux of new ; whereby they being in a manner extenuated , and without fresh Supply , lay down their Inordinations .

28. How Opiates help the immoderate or convulsive Motions of the Viseera , to wit , of the Ventricle and Intestines , chiefly in horrid Vomitings , and dysenterick or violent Purgings , is now our present Task : For that these Affections can scarcely be cured without the use of Opiates . Now Opiates perform not these things by fixing the fervescent and corrosive Humors of the Party ; but partly by stupifying the Nervous Fibres by a mere Contact , whereby the Spirits implanted within the Cavities of the Viscera , are , as it were benummed ; and partly by suppressing the Efflux of Spirits within the Cerebellum to those parts ; whereby , becoming destitute of help and supplies , they forthwith lay aside their Convulsive Excandescencies .

29. In the Blood and Humors , Opiates have an apparent Operation in Catarrhs and Defluxions of every kind , we fly oftentimes to these , as to the last refuge ; they strongly stay Bloody Excretions , also restrain the serous , when they are excessive , and colliquative or melting ; or reduce their Inordinations ; they repress the immoderate Ebullition of the Blood growing Feverish , and lessen its too great Inflammation . Lastly , they happily stop all Fluxes arising from what cause soever , and induce an Halcyon or most calme State to the Blood however disturbed .

30. How these sorts of Effects are for the most part produced , we have already hinted , to wit , through the mediating affections of the Animal Spirits : For the Nervous Fibres being inordinately contracted , do agitate the Blood and Humors , compelling them into div●●s Fluctuations and Disorders ; which being taken away by the Exhibition of Opiates , they presently become smooth and quiet . But yet it seems , that they operate also another way ; For the Opiatick Particles being poured into the Blood , do cause certain Alterations as to its Liquor , by their mere Syncrasie or Commixion : For ( as we said before ) they are altogether untameable , and immiscible , and Heterogenous to the Blood ; yet they are not Enemies to it , nor injurious to its Liquor .

31. And therefore Opiates may be accounted as it were Alexiterians of the same sort , which being confused with the Blood , do suddenly , and as it were in a Trice , and almost untouched , pass through its Mass ; and by opening all the Holes and Pores in the passage of the Sulpburous Particles , make a free and open Passage for the Serum ( in a kind of pleasing Sweat ) whereby the said Serum and other Superfluities , or Malignities closely bound or shut up , go forth of themselves , or else by the said Sulphurous Particles are driven out before them .

32. Hence it appears , that Opium is not altogether undeservedly ( as an Alexipharmacon ) put into the Compositions of the greatest Antidotes , as of Diascordium , Mithridate , and Venice Treacle . Moreover , 't is a Sign , that the Particles of Opiates , are presently ( after taken ) carried into the Blood , and swiftly pass through its Mass ; For that they are so suddenly carried to the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , and so procure Sleep and Ease .

33. Also it appears by common Experience , that Opiates procure Sweat and Urine , which also are accoundated as some of their particular Vertues : whereby it is clear , that their Particles are not venemous to the Blood , but rather Alexiterian or resisting Poyson , which is also more manifest from hence , for that Laudanum is oftentimes administred with great Success in the Small Pox , malignant Fevers , yea , the Plague it self ; as also in several other Diseases . In which cases , or in any other , we see not those qualities which some ascribe thereto , of fixing and thickening the Blood , unless by unlocking its joyntings , it causes its Serosities to be plentifully separated and sent away by Sweat and Urine , whereby it may be said to become thicker and more compact .

34. We have little more to say concerning Opiates in general , save to give you a few Cautions in their Exhibition . Before an Opiate is given , you ought to consider , First , the Constitution of the Sick. Secondly , the Kind or Quality of the Disease . Thirdly , the State of the Animal Spirits , in respect both to the Animal and Vital Faculties . Fourthly , the State or Condition of the Blood and Humors .

35. First , As to the Constitution , or Temperament of the Patient , see that the habit of the Body , Indisposition , Custome , or kind of Living do not forbid their Use . You may give them to such as are of a moderate Stature , strong , or firm Body , well set , have a hot Blood , are commonly soluble in their Bellies , and have a quick or lively Aspect ; and much more securely , if they have been before accustomed to use them . But they ought to be forbid den to such as are too fat , or too lean , have a cold Temperament , soft and flaccid Flesh , have a rare Texture of Body , and Spirits easily dissipable , and for the most part bound in their Bodies , and are of a sleepy , dull , and sluggish Nature ; and more especially , if they never had taken an Opiate before .

36. Secondly , As to the Kind or Quality of the Disease , Opiates ought to be interdicted in all the more light Affections , and in the Palsie , Vertigo , Incubus , Apoplexy , Orthopnea , ( or straitness of the Lights ) Dropsie of the Breast , Ascites , Stupor , ( or trembling of the Members ) and in very malignant Fevers , in the Paroxysms of intermitting Fevers , and in the Crises of other Fevers : Also in the Asthma , and other Disaffections of the Thorax , Oppression of the Lungs , in Hysterick and other convulsive Passions , you are to give them rarely , and not without great Caution and Consideration . But in vehement Head-achs , Catarrhs , Cholicks , Fluxes , the Pleurisy , ordinary Fevers , in Vomiting , Dysentery , Nephritick Paroxisms , in Gouts , Stitches of the Side , and all kind of Pains , Opiates may be lawfully exhibited , as the only , and as it were Divine Panacaea .

37. Thirdly , As to the state of the Animal Spirits , Optates are not to be given when they are already few , or oppressed , or do not enough expand themselves ; or whilst the Animal Faculties , as to the Senses , are not very vigorous , or do not enough exert themselves ; or when the Pulse and Respiration are by turns reciprocally weak , or are stopped , or unequal , or more quick or slow than usual ; or if a Stupor , or Enervation , with unaccustomed Languishing , possesses the extream and motive parts . But if any vehement and painful Disease afflict ; if the Animal Spirits in all their Dominions are robust and strong : or are also too much expanded , or enlarged , or carried forth above measure ; or lastly , that they become fierce and unruly , Optates may be safely made use of , with the hopes of exceeding good Success .

38. Fourthly , as to the State of the Blood and Humors ; and first as to the Blood , which we are to consider in respect to its Quantity or its Quality : As to the Quantity of the Blood , Opiates ought not to be given in a Plethora ( if there be such a thing which we intend in another place largely to discuss : ) whilst the Blood is turging and boyling up , as in a Fever , greatly distending the Vessels , by which its Circulation is swiftly repeated , lest it should any where st●gnate or overflow .

39. Nor ought they to be given where there is a defect or want of Blood , as after large Blood lettings , great Haemorrhages , long Fastings , or continual Sickness . In these cases the Heart endeavors its quick Circumagitation , working with a very quick and nimble Pulse , as it were with double endeavors , lest that its Fluor should be broken off , and so cease . What hurt then may Opiates do here , which put a Remora , or Stop to this working of the Heart ( so needful to the Life of the Sick ) as is apparent from their making the Pulse dull or slow , or totally stopping of it . And for this reason it seems to be , that Sleep is forbidden persons who have been newly let Blood ; and that Sleep also is forbidden to Women presently after Delivery , whilst the Lochia are flowing , l●st the Spirits in the time of Sleep , being called back , should leave the Heart , by which it drives about the diminished River of the Blood.

40. The Quality , Crasis , or Disposition of the Blood being hurt , forbids the use of Opiates : For being stuft with Recrements or Supersluities , as in a Cacochymia , Dropsy , &c. it ought to be more swiftly circulated , that the Heterogen●ous Particles might be overcome , and quickly expelled : This Narco●icks hinder by stopping the endeavor of the Praecordia , ( manifest in the diminution of the Pulse ) whereby the Lustration or Circulation of the Blood , is either frustrated or retarded . But if they be giv'n in so large a Dose as to cause Sweat , this later Operation makes some amends for the hurt of the former , because many of the said Heterogenous Particles are driven out through the Pores of the Flesh and Skin .

41. Lastly , as to the Recrementitious Humors accumulated within the Stomach or Guts , Opiates ought not to be given , till they are carried off , or purged out , either by Vomit or Stool : otherwise being fixed there , they will stick the more strongly ; for that the splenetick Fibres , being , as it were , stupified , are not irritated as before , nor easily , or lively perform the excretory Convulsions , for the expelling those superfluous Humors ; wherefore ( according to the old rule ( superfluous humors ( if any ) are first to be evacuated , before the Administration of Opiates .

42. We will only give you one memorable History of an Opiatick Cure , from that Learned Man , and so conclude this Theory . Some time past ( saith he ) I was advised with concerning a Gentleman very Cacochymick , or full of evil Humors , and miserably vexed with Nocturnal Pains , arising from the Venereal Disease , being not , or not well cured . I prescribed many things , but in vain ; because very much abhorring Medicines , he would yield to take nothing almost besides a Dose of Laudanum . Shortly he became Hydropical from an Ascites and an Anasarca : He swelled so much , that he could scarce move from one side to the other without the help of Servants . In this Condition , I being at length sent for , and finding him obstinate , because of his before taken Medicaments : I made a Prognostick , that he was not far from Death ; and that it was certainly to be expected ; therefore he should prepare himself and his Affairs for Eternity . He not much disturbed , earnestly asked , that for his more easy dying , he might take our Laudanum ; ( before , but sparingly permitted him ) at his pleasure ) or at the least in the Evening . Granting it , with a certain Admonition , I left him , and gave him , as I thought , the last Farewel , Afterwards he took that Medicine daily , and daily increased its Dose ; so that in a short time , he had taken an incredible quantity of it . By the use of this only Medicine , he grew better every day ; and within a Month space , was so well , that being free from all Humors and Pains , he had got a Stomach , and went abroad . By the assiduous use of this Opiate , his Thirst before troubling him went away ; and being every night put into a great Sweat , he also made plenty of Urine .

43. Hitherto of the Theoretick part of our Opiology ; the Practick follows ; the which we will exactly delincate , according to the various Classes of the famous Johannes Daniel Horstius , in his Pharmacopaeia Galeno-Chymica Catholica Specialis , lib. 13. pag. 369. After which we will give you the exact Recipe of Guttae Vitae nostrae , or our Drops of Life according to their two-fold manner of Preparation ; which Medicine is now famously known throughout the three Kingdoms for its manifold and adminable Vertues .

Examples in Compounding Opiates .
I. In Affects of the Head.

44. ℞ LAudanum of Paracelsus gr. iij. iv . v. or 6. Sweet Ma●j r●m Water ℥ ss. Syrrup of Beton●ʒij . Consect of Emeral●s ℈ j. Oyl of Pearls gut iij. Oyl of Fennel Seed gut . j. Spirit of Vitriol , q. s. or to make it gratefully four , mix and make a draught for one Dose .

45. ℞ Laudanum of Paracelsus what you please ; or gr . v. Syrup of the Juice of Black Cherries , Vervain Water , Nutmeg Water , A. ʒij . Confect of Jacynths ℈ j. Salt of red Coral gr. iij. Oyl of White Amber gut . j. mix , and make a draught for one Dose .

46. ℞ Waters of Wild Poppies , of Cowslips , A. ℥ vj Syrup of Poppies ℥ ij . Sal Prunellaeʒss . mix them , Dose ℥ iij. or iv . thrice a day , in watching without a Fever , or any manifest Cause , and in a Pleurisie .

47. ℞ Poppy Water , abʒiv . ad vj. Syrup of Poppies ʒj . give it twice or thrice a day for the same purpose .

48. ℞ Diacodium , aʒiv . ad vj. Cowslip Water ℥ iij. Treacle Water ʒiij . mix , and make a Poti on .

49. ℞ Gascoyn's Powder , ℈ j. Diacodiumʒiij . Diascor dium ℈ ij . mix them in a Spoon , and so take it .

50. ℞ Carduus Water ℥ iij. Diacodium ℥ ss. Spirit of Harts-horn gut . xvj . or xx . mix , and make a Draught , to provoke Sleep and Sweat.

51. ℞ Laudanum Paracelsi gr. ij . or iij. Treacle Water ℥ j. Cowslip Water ℥ ij . dissolve the Laudanum in the Waters , and make a Draught .

52. ℞ Laudanum Paracelsi q. s. Magistery of Pearls , Emeralds prepared A.gr. iij. mix , and with Oyl of Fennel Seed , make little Pills to be gilded for one Dose .

53 ℞ Landanum q. s. Magistery of red Coral , Jacynthus prepared A. gr. iij. mix , and with Oyl of White Amber , or Oyl of sweet Marjoram , make Pills for one Dose .

54. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Conserve of Marjoram ʒj . Confect of Emeralds ℈ j. Species Diambrae ℈ ss. Elaeosaccharum Cinnamomi , so much as may make a Bolus for one Dose .

55. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Conserve of Rosemary Flowers ʒj . Confect of Jacynthus ℈ j. Species Diamoschi dulc . ℈ ss. Oyl of Mace gut . j. Sugar tabulated and pearled q. s. mix , and make a Bolus for one Dose .

II. In Affections of the Heart .

56. ℞ LAudanum q. s. Syrup of Limons ʒij . Waters of Borage , of Cinnamon , of Roses , of Water Lillies A. ʒj . Confectio Alkermes , Tincture of Coral , A. ℈ ss. Salt of Pearls gr. iij. mix , and make a draught for one Dose .

57. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Syrup of Juice of Citrons , and Rasberries A , ʒij . Waters of Bawm and Bugloss A. ʒjss . Confect of the precious Stones ℈ j. Tincture of the Ruby or Carbuncle ℈ ss. mix , and make a draught for one Dose .

58. ℞ London Landanum gr. j. or ij . Compound of Powder of Crabs Claws , from ℈ ss. ad ℈ j. Syrup of Cloves q. s. make iij. Pills to be taken going to rest .

59. ℞ . Laudanum q. s. Pearls trochiscated , Bone of a Stag's Heart , A. gr. iij. mix , and with Oyl of Mace , make little Pills to be gilded for one Dose .

60. ℞ Laudanum q. s. the five pretious Stones prepared , Oriental Bezoar , A. gr. j. mix , and with Oyl of Cinnamon , make small Pills to be gilded for one Dose .

61. ℞ Laudanum gr. j. or ij . Stomach Pills cum Gummiʒss . make iv . Pills to be taken going to Sleep : it chears and revives the Heart , and is prevalent against the Cholick .

62. ℞ Laudanum gr. j. or ij . Diascordium ℈ i. make a Bolus : you may also add Confect of Alchermes , or de H●acyntho ℈ ss.

63. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Conserve of Borrage vitriolated ʒj . Confectio Alkermes ℈ j. Species Diamargar . frigid . ℈ ss. Sugar tabulated and pearled , q. s. mix , and make a Bolus for one Dose .

64. ℞ Romani Philonum , a ℈ j. ad ℈ ij . Conserve of Cloves ʒss . mix them and make a Bolus to be taken going to rest . It is good also against the Cholick in a cold Temperament .

65. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Conserve of Clove Gilliflowers vitriolated ʒj . Confect of Citron Peels ℈ j. Species Diarrhodon Abbatis ℈ ss. Elaeosaccharum Cinnamomi , so much as may make a Bolus for one Dose .

III. In the Epilepsia , Vertigo , &c.

66. ℞ LAudanum q. s. Syrup of Peony Flowers , Water of Lilly Convally , Aqua Epileptica , A. ʒij . Conserva Cephalica ℈ j. Chymical Oyls of Cubebs , and of Elks Hoof , A. gut . j. Spirit of Vitriol q. s. mix , and make a Draught for one Dose .

67. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Syrup of Betony , Waters of Lavender , and of the Flowers of the Tile Tree , A. ʒij . Confect of Emeralds ℈ j. Essence of Camphir gr. iij. Oyls of White Amber , and of Harts Horn , A. gut . j. Elixir of Peony q. s. mix them , and make a Draught for one Dose .

68. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Magistery of Man's Skull , Sulphur of Luna dryed , A. gr. iij. mix , and with Oyl of of Elks Hoof , make little Pills , which gild for one Dose .

69 , ℞ Laudanum q. s. Vnicorns Horn , Magistery of Coral , A. gr. iij. mix , and with Oyl of Man's Skull , make little Pills to be gilded , for one Dose .

70. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Conserve of Peony Flowers vitriolatedʒj . Confect of Emeralds ℈ j. Species Dialunae Mynsichti ℈ ss. Oyl of Rosemary gut . j. mi● . and with Species Diambrae q. s. make a Bolus for one Dose .

71. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Conserve of Rosemary flowers ʒj . Cephalick Conserve , Species Dialunae , A. ℈ j. Oyl of Lavender , gut . j. mix , and with Species Diamoschu dulce q. s. make a Bolus for j. Dose .

IV. In Vomiting , Hiccough , and debility of the Stomach .

72 ℞ LAudanum q. s. Syrup of Mint . St●mach water , A. ʒiij . extract of Calamus Aromaticus , Salt of Wormwood , A. gr. iv . Oyls of Nutmegs and of Mastich , A. gut . j. Elixir of Vitriol q. s. ad gratiam , mix for one Dose .

73. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Syrup of Quinces , water of Calamus Aromaticus , A. ʒiij . Extract of Galangal the less , Niter vitriolated , A. gr. iv . Oyls of Cloves and Spear-mint , A. gut . j. Elixir of Sulphur , q. s. ad gratiam ; mix , and make a draught for a Dose .

74. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Sp●●ies Diagalangae ℈ ss. mix . and with Oyl of Sage , make shall Pills for one Dose , which are to be gilded .

75. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Aromaticum Caryophillatum ℈ ss. with Oyl of Wormwood make small Pills , for one Dose to be gilded .

76. ℞ Laudanum q. s. green Ginger preserved ʒj . Roots of Acorus condited ʒss . Oyls of Mastick and Zedoary , A. gut . j. mix , and with Species Diagalangae , make a Bolns for one Dose .

77. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Conserve of Spear-mint ʒj . Quiddony of Quinces ʒss . Oyls of Cinnamon , and of Calamus Aromaticus , A. gut . j. mix , and with Aromat●cum Caryophillatum , make a Bolus for one Dose .

V. In M●lancholly , Madness , Frenzy , &c.

78. ℞ LAudanum q. s. Alexandrian Ju●●● , 〈…〉 Water , A. ʒiij . 〈…〉 E●●●●●● , A. ℈ j. Elixir Proprietatis , made with Oyl of Sulphur q. s. ●d geatram , mix , and make 〈◊〉 draught for one Dose .

79. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Bawm water ℥ ss. Syrup of Bugloss ʒij . Confect of Citron Peels , ʒss . Essence of Saffron gr. iv . Tincture of Emeralds ℈ ss. mix for one Dose .

80. ℞ Laudanum q.s. Sulphur of Luna dried , Magistery of Pearls , A. gr. iij. mix , and with Chymical Oyl of Roses , make little Pills to be gilded for one Dose .

81. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Pouder of Tortoise Shell burnt , Magistery of red Coral , A. gr. iij. mix , and with Oyl of Cinnamon make small Pills to be gilded for one Dose .

82. R. Laudanum q. s. Confect of Hyacinths ʒj . Essence of Hypericon ℈ j. Species Diamargariton frigidum , Elaeosaccharum C●tri , A. ℈ ss. mix , and with Sugar tabulated and pearled q. s. make a Bolus for one Dose .

83. R. Laudanum q. s. Confect of Emeralds ʒj . Essence of Hypericon ℈ j. Tincture of Coral , Elaeosaccharum Cinnamomi , A. ℈ ss. mix , and with Spicies Diarrhodon Abbatis , make a Bolus for one Dose .

VI. In all kinds of Fevers .

84. R. Laudanum q. s. Carduus Water ℥ j. Syrup of Centaury the less ʒij . Sal Febrile Mynsichti ℈ j. Extract of Zedoary ℈ ss. mix , and make a draught for one Dose .

85. R. Laudanum q. s. Aquae Febrifugae ℥ j. Syrup of Wormwood ʒij . Elixir Febrile ℈ j. Extract of Cloves ℈ ss. mix , and make a draught for one Dose .

86. R. Laudanum q. s. Sal Febrile ℈ ss. mix , and with Oyl of Wormwood , mix , and make small Pills to be gilded for one Dose .

87. R. Laudanum q. s. Niter vitriolated ℈ ss. mix , and with Oyl of Camphir , make little Pills , to be gilded for one Dose .

88. R. Laudanum q. s. Venice Treacle ʒj . green Ginger preserved ʒss . Species febrifuge , ℈ j. Salt of Wormwood , Elaeosaccbarum Myrrhae , A. ℈ ss. mix , and with Species Diarrhodon Abbatis , make a Bolus for one Dose .

89. R. Laudanum q. s. Venice Treacle ʒj . Colamus Aromaticus condited ʒss . Sal Febrile Mynsichti ℈ j. Elaeosaccharum Rutae ; mix , and with Species Diarrhodon Abbatis , make a Bolus for one Dose .

VII . In Diseases of the Breast , Coughs , Asthma's , Phthisicks , &c.

90 ℞ LAudanum q. s. Syrup of Liquorise , Syrup of Horehoud , A. ʒjss . waters of Lohoch sanum , of Hyssop , of Fennel , A. ʒj . Elaeosaccharum Anisi ℈ ss. mix , and make a draught for one Dose .

91. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Waters of Horchound , of Coltsfooot , of Pauls Betony , A. ʒiss . Syrup of Hyssop , Syrup of Jujubies , A. ʒj . Rob. nucumʒss . Elaeosaccharum Faeniculi ℈ ss. mix , and make a Draught for i. Dose .

92. ℞ . Diacodium ℥ iij. Snail water ℥ i. mix them : It is good in Cough and Phthisick : Dose one spoonful at going to Bed , and another at Midnight , if need be .

93. ℞ Laud. q.s. flowers of Sulphur compound , flowers of Ben. A. gr. iv . mix , & with chymical Oyl of Sage , make Pills , which gild for i. dose .

94. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Lac sulphuris , Gum Tragacanth , A. gr. iv . mix , and with Chymical Oyl of Camomil , make Pills , which gild for one Dose .

95. ℞ Pills of Styrax , gr . v. or vi . Lac Sulphuri● ℈ ss. Oyl of Anniseeds gut . j. Balsam of Peru , enough to make all into iij. Pills , for Coughs , Asthma's , &c.

96. ℞ Pills of Hounds-tongue gr. vj. or viij . Laud. gr. j. Lac Sulphuris ℈ ss. mix , and make Pills for the same Intentions .

97. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Pectoral Lozenges ʒj . Lohoch sanumʒss . Juice of Liquorice , Elaeosaccharum Faeniculi , A. ℈ ss. Extract of Saffron gr. iij. mix , and with Mithridate q.s. make a Bolus for one Dose .

98. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Conserve of Violets ʒj . Lohoch de pinoʒss . Species Diasulphuris Mynsichti ℈ j. Extract of Elecampane , Elaeosaccharum Anisi A. ℈ ss mix , and with simple tabulated Sugar q. s. make a Bolus for one Dose .

99. ℞ Extract of Opium ℈ j. and of Saffron ʒj . Essence of Coral ʒiiss . Oyls of Nutmegs , of sweet Marjoram , of Aniseeds , A. ℈ ii . Oyl of Amber ℈ i. mix them : Dose gr. iij. or iv .

100. Extracts of Pill . de Cynoglossoʒ j. of Philonum Romanum , and of Venice Treacle , A. ʒi . Ambergrise , Musk , Saffron , A. ℈ ss. Bezoar Stone , Vnicorns Horn , A. gr.vi . with Oyl of Cloves , make Laudanum : Dose gr. iii. or iv .

VIII . In stopping all Defluxions of Humors , and thin Catarrhs falling from the Head upon the Aspera Arteria , causing perpetual Coughings , and want of Sleep and Rest .

101. ℞ LAudanum q. s. waters of green Walnuts , and of Scabious , A. ʒii . Syrup of Corn Poppies , ʒiss . Rob. Nucumʒj . Magistery of Coral rosate , Elaeosaccharum Nucis moschatae , A. ℈ ss. mix , and make a draught for one Dose .

102. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Mynsichts , blessed Water of Time ℥ iij. Syrup of Jujubies ℥ ij . Diacodium Crocatum ℥ j. Elaeosaccharum of Cubebs ℈ ss. mix for one Dose .

103. Another in a very hot Cause . ℞ Laudanum q. s. Pomgranate Wine ℥ j. Rose water ʒij . Syrup of Poppies , Diamorum , A. ʒiss . Niter vitriolate gr. ij . mix for one Dose .

104. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Magistery of Gum Sandararca , Emeralds prepared , A. gr. iv . mix , and with Oyl of Mastich make little Pills , to be gilded for one Dose .

105. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Magistery of Mastich , white Amber prepared , A. gr. iv . with Oyl of Frankincense , make little Pills to be gilded for one Dose .

106. ℞ Species Diambrae compleat ℥ ii . Thebian Opiumʒvj . Mummy ʒss . Juice of Hemlock ℥ j. red Coral , white Amber prepared , A. ℈ ij . Saffron ℈ j. Musk gr. xv . Ambergrise gr. xij . with S. V. five times rectified , make an Extract according to Art. Dose à gr. ij . ad iv , vj. or more , Strength and Custom considered .

107. ℞ Species Diambrae , ℥ ss infuse fourteen days in S. V. after add Opium , Juice of Henbane , A. ʒij . red Coral , Amber prepared , A. ℈ ss. Myrrh gr. viij . Saffron gr. v. Musk gr. iv . affuse the Spirit again and digest for a Month , then evaporate the S. V. till it is fit to make Pills . Dose à gr. ij . ad x. Camer trius .

108. ℞ Opium extracted ʒj . Juices of Oranges and Citrons , A. ʒss . Cinnamon . Cloves , A. ʒss . mix , and digest in the Sun , or in a warm Sand Heat , for a Month , then add Saffron ʒss . Liquor of Coral , Magistery of Pearls , A. ℈ j. Musk ℈ ss. Ambergrise gr. v. mix , digest again for a month ; then add Quintessence of Gold ℈ j. and keep it for use . Dose à gr. ij . ad viij .

109. ℞ . Opium extracted ℥ vj. Juice of Henbane inspissate ℥ ii . which Extract also with S. V. Saffron ʒiiss . white Amber , ʒii . Oyl of Nutmegs by expression , red Coral prepared , A. ʒiss . Leaves of Gold , Musk , A. ℈ i. Mummy ℈ ss. Oyl of Nutmegs Chymical , gut , xxiv . Oyl of Aniseeds , gut xii . mix , and make Pills . Dose à gr. ii . ad vi . Banister .

110. ℞ Opium , Species Diambrae , A. ℥ j. make an Extract with S. V. to which add Extract of Juice of Henbane ʒvi . Extracts of Mummy , of Castor●um , A. ʒ. of Frankincense ʒss . of Sassron ʒii . Essences of Coral and Pearl , A. ℈ i. Oyls chymical of Cinnamon ʒss . of Amber , of Citrons , of Cloves , of Mace , of Nutmegs , of Aniseeds , Ambergr . Musk. A. ℈ ss. mix , and make a Mass . Dose à gr. ij . ad viij .

111. ℞ Extracts of Opium , of Henbane Juice , or Species Diambrae , A. ℥ j. to which add white Amber , red Coral prepared , A. ℈ ij . extract of Saffron ℈ j. Musk gr. xvj . Ambergrise gr. x. mix , and make a Mass for Pills . Dose a gr. i. ad vj. Brunnerus .

112. ℞ Juice of Citrons clarify'd , & strain'd through Hippocrates his Sleeve ℥ ss. Thebian Opium extracted with S. V. to the thickness of Honey ʒiv . mix them well , then add Magisteries of Pearl and Corals , A. ʒij . Oyl of Cinnamon ʒss . Oyl of Cloves ℈ ss. mix , and keep them for use : It is a neat Composition . Dose a gr. iij. ad vi . viij . x. or xij . Felix Wurtz .

113 ℞ Opium extracted ʒvi . extract of Speeies Diambrae ℥ ij . extract of Henbane Juice ʒj . extract of Mummy ʒss . extract of Saffron ℈ j. red Coral , white Amber prepared , A. ℈ ij . Musk gr. xvij . Ambergrise gr. xij . mix them well . Dose a gr. ij . ad x. Wierus .

114. ℞ Extract of Opium , Magisteries of Pearl and Coral , A. ʒj . extract of Saffron ʒij . Oyl of Cloves ℈ j. mix them well . Dose a gr. j. ad vi . Finkius .

115 ℞ Laudanum q. s. conserve of scabious Flowers ʒj . Lohoch de papavereʒss . Species Diaireos simple , ℈ j. and with Diacodium solidum , make a Bolus for one Dose .

116 ℞ Laudanum q. s. conserve of Corn Poppy Flowers ʒj . Rob. of Cornel berries ʒss . Species Diamargariton frigidum ℈ j. mix , and with Sugar Penids , make a Bolus for one Dose .

IX . In all Fluxes of the Bowels , as Diarhaea's , Dysenteria's , and Lienteria's .

117 ℞ LAudanum q. s. Tormentil water ℥ ss. Syrupus Hemoptoicus , ʒij . Essence of the Flowers of Archangel , or dead Nettles , extract of Bistort root , Elaeosaccharum of Nutmegs , A. ℈ ss. mix , and make a draught for one Dose .

118 ℞ . Laudanum q. s. Plantane Water ℥ ss. syrup of Quinces ʒij . Essence of Balaustians ℈ i. extract of Tormentil , Elaeosaccharum of Cloves , A. ℈ ss. mix , and make a draught for one Dose .

119. ℞ Laudanum Cydoniatum liquid . gut . xv . ad xx . Cinnamon Water ℥ j. mix them for one Dose : It is good in Dysenteries , and all manner of Gripings of the Guts , as from Wind , &c.

120 ℞ Laudanum Cynodiatum , Venice Treacle , Confectio Hamech , A. ʒij . Powder of red Cloath ʒj . conserve of red Roses ℥ j. Syrup of Coral enough to make a Confection . Dose ʒj . every fourth and fifth hour , in very bloody Dysenteries with with pains .

121. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Magistery of Coral rosate , crocus martis , A. gr. iv . mix , and with Oyl of Mastich , make little pills , to be gilded for one dose .

122. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Magistery of Gum Arabick , Harts-horn burnt and prepared , gr. iv . mix , and with oyl of Sage , make little pills for one Dose .

123. ℞ Laudanum q. s. old Conserve of Roses ʒj . Narcotick Sulphur of Vitriol ℈ j. Species Diamartis , Elaeosaccharum of Orange peels , A. ℈ ss. mix , and with species Diarhedon abbatis , q. s. make a Bolus for one Dose .

124. ℞ Laudanum q. s. conserve of Comfrey Flowers ʒj . fine Bole ℈ j. species Diagalangae , Elaeosaccharum Citri , A. ℈ ss. mix , and with Diamargariton frigidum , make a Bolus for one Dose .

X. In Bloody Excretions , Hemorrhages , Overflowings of the Terms , Hemorhoides , &c.

125 ℞ BRasil Wood ground M. j. Gum Arabick ʒiij . White wine q. s. boyl all in a Diet-pot , strain and add to ℥ j. thereof Laudanum q. s. Syrup of Quinces , Diacodium Crocatum , A. ʒij . magistery of Coral rosate , Essence of Crocus martis , A. ℈ ss. Elaeosaccharum of Cloves gr. iv . Rob. of Barberries enough to make it pleasant ; mix , and make a draught for one Dose .

126. ℞ Roots of Tormentil , Virginia Snakeroot , Roots of Succory , A. ʒj . Harts-horn rasped , Threads in the middle of blown Roses , Seeds of Plantane and Sorrel , A. ℥ ss. Leaves of Shepherds purse , of golden Liverwort , of Burnet , A. ℈ i. Flowers of Yarrow , red Roses , of Rosemary , A. ℈ j. Sebestins No. ij . Boyl in a Diploma or Diet Pot , with a sufficient quantity of stiptick red Wine : strain , and to the straining ℥ jss . add , Laudanum q. s. Syrups of Corn-poppies , of Comfrey , A. ʒij . Essence of Dragons blood ℈ j. Elaeosaccharum of Nutmegs ℈ ss. Rob of English Currans , enough to make it pleasant ; mix , and make a Draught for one dose .

127 ℞ Laudanum gr. v. water of Shepherds purse ℥ jss . Rob of Elder-berries ʒiij . Sal prunellae ℈ ij . extrac● of Tormentil ℈ ss. Camphir gr. iv . mix , and make a draught for one Dose . This is an approved thing against the overflowing of the Terms .

128. ℞ Laudanum q.s. fine Bole prepared , magistry of Coral rosate , A. gr.iv.mix , & with oyl of Rosemary , make Pills to be gilded for i. Dose .

129. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Moss of the Sloe or Bullies tree , magistery of Pearl rosate ; mix , and with Oyl of Sage , make Pills to be gilded for one dose .

130. R. Laudanum q. s. Rob. of Quinces ʒj . Troches of Spodium ℈ j. Powder of the Cuttle-fish Bone , Elaeosaccharum of Zedoary , A. ℈ ss. mix , and with Diamargariton frigidum make a Bolus for one Dose .

131. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Comfrey roots preserved ʒj . Troches of Terra sigillata ℈ j. white Amber prepared , Elaeosaccharum of Nutmegs , A. ℈ ss. mix , and make a Bolus for one Dose .

XI . In the Cholick and Illiack Passion , &c.

132 ℞ Conserve of red Roses ℥ j. Zedoaryʒj . boyl in Camomil water ℥ iiij . strain , and to the strainings ℥ jss . add Laudanum gr. vj. Syrup of Oranges ʒij . Mynsicht his extract for the Cholick ℈ j. Elaeosaccharum of Juniper ℈ ss. mix and make a draught for one dose .

133. R. Laudanum q. s. Mynsicht's blessed Water of Time , ℥ ss. Syrup of Mint ʒij . Mynsicht's Cholick extract ℈ j. Elaeosaccharum of Oranges ℈ ss. mix for one Dose .

134 , ℞ Laudanum q. s. Carminative water ℥ ss. Syrup of Citron peels ʒij . extract of Zedoary , Elaeosaccharum , A. ℈ ss. Spirit of Niter q. s. ad gratiam● mix for one Dose .

135. ℞ Liquid Laudanum , made with Tincture of Salt of Tartar , gut . xx . species of Hieraʒss . make iv . pills to be taken going to Bed , to purge and allay pains in Cholicks .

136 R. Liquid Laudanum made as aforesaid gut . xx . Aqua mirabilis , or Cinnamon Water ℥ j. Water of Pyrethrum ℥ ij . mix for Cholick , Gout and Nephritick pains .

137. ℞ Laudanum q. s. magistery of the Stone of a Carps Head , anckle bone of a Hare calcined , A. gr. iv . mix , and with white oyl of Amber , make Pills to be gilded for one Dose .

138. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Oriental Bezoar , anckle bone of a Hogs foot calcined , A. gr. iv . mix , and with oyl of Cummin seeds , make little pills to be gilded for one dose .

139. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Conserve of Mint ʒj . Cholick extract ℈ j. Elaeosaccharum of Cinnamon ℈ ss. mix , and with species Dianisi , make a Bolus for one dose .

140. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Conserve of Corn-poppy Flowers ʒj . Elaeosaccharum of Camomil ℈ ss. Niter vitriolated gr. iv . mix , and with species Diacymini , make one dose .

141. ℞ Opium dissolved in Malago Wine ℥ j. Essence of Castoreum ℥ ss. extract of Aromaticum Rosatum , extract of Diambrae , extract of species Diamoschu , A. ʒj . Tincture of Saffron ℈ ij . species Diamoschiʒss . mix , and make Laudandm Spagyricum in Cholica : It is given with Syrup of Staechas . Dose a gr. j. ad vj. or viij . Mylius .

142. ℞ Extract of Opium with S. V. ℥ ss. extract of Myrrh , Essence of Castor , A. ʒj . mix them , and add to the Mass the following Extract . ℞ Seeds of Parsly and Smallage , A. ʒj . Styrax , black Pepper , long Pepper , Euphorbium , A. ℈ j. dissolve in Mallago Wine , digest , extract , express and evaporate to a due consistence , and add it to the former . Dose a gr. j. ad vj.

143. ℞ Extract of Opiumʒij . Musk ℈ j. mix them well , and add to the Mass the following Extract . ℞ Consect of Anacardiums ℥ jss . Diacastorei , Myrrhae , A. ℥ ss. Saffron , black Pepper , A. ʒij . make an extract with Spirit of Mallago Wine , and add it to the former . Dose a gr. ij . ad viij . It is famous , not only in Cholick Passions , but in Watchings and want of rest .

XII . In Pleuritick Pains , and Stitches of the Sides .

144. ℞ LAudanum q. s. Corn poppy Flower water ℥ ss. Syrup of Maiden-hair ʒij . Extract of Liquorise ℈ j. Elaeosaccharum of Anniseeds ℈ ss. make a draught for one dose .

145. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Water of Ladies Thistle ℥ ss. Syrup of Jujubes ʒij . Essence of Corn-poppy Flowers , Elaeeosaccharum of Fennel-seed , A. ℈ ss. make a draught for one dose .

146. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Jaw-bone of a Pike , Tooth of a Bore prepared , A. gr. iv . mix , and with Oyl of Benjamin , make little Pills to be gilded for one dose .

147. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Flowers of Sulphur compound , of Liquorice extracted , A. gr. iv . mix , and with Oyl of Hyssop , make Pills to be gilded for one Dose .

148. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Conserve of Corn-poppy Flowers ʒj . Lohoch sanumʒss . Pleuritick species of Mynsicht ℈ j. Elaeosaccharum of Cummin seeds ℈ ss. mix , and with Diatragacinth . frigid . make a Bolus for one Dose .

149. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Conserve of Violets ʒj . Diacodium Crocatumʒss . Mynsicht's pleuritick spedies ℈ j. Elaeosaccharum of Camomil ℈ ss , mix , and with Diaireos simple make a Bolus .

XIII . In Nephritick and Arthritick Pains , as of Stone and Gout .

150 ℞ LAudanum q. s. Aqua Nephritica ℥ ss. Syrup of Marsh Mallows ʒij . Salt of Pearch Stones ℈ ss. Oyl of Pearls gut . iv . mix , and make a draught for one Dose .

151. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Germander Water ℥ ss. Syrup of Mallows ʒij . Salt of Crabs Eyes ℈ ss. Oyl of red Coral gut . iv . mix , and make a draught for i. dose .

152. ℞ Laudanum q. s. magistery of Jews Stone , Venetian Borax , A. gr. iv . mix , and with Spirit of Turpentine , form Pills to be gilded for one Dose .

153. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Magistery of Spurge Stone , Niter prepared , or Salt of Egg-shells , A. gr. iv . mix . and with Oyl of Parsly seed , make Pills , which gild for one dose .

154. ℞ Extract of Opium , Essence of Castoreum , A. ℥ ss. mix well , and add thereto this following Extract . ℞ Styrax , Myrrh , Celtick Spike , A. ʒij . leaves of Roses , of Asarabacca , Bramble-berry , Schaenanth , Liquorice , A. ʒjss . Smallage and Parsly seed , Winter Cherries , A. ʒj . Seeds of the White Thorn , of Marsh-mallows , A. ʒss . bruise , infuse , and with S. V. make an extract , which mix with the former , give it with Syrup of Maiden-hair , and Pills of washed Turpentine .

155. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Conserve of Violets ʒj . roots of Burnet condited ʒss . Species Dianitri Mynsichti ℈ j. Elaeosaccharum of Parsly ℈ ss. mix , and with Sugar of Violets make a Bolus .

156. ℞ . Laudanum q. s. Conserve of Mallow Flowers ʒj . Eringo roots condited ʒss . species Nephriticae Mynsichti ℈ j. Elaeosaccharum Citri ℈ ss. mix , and with sugar of Roses make a Bolus .

XIV . In Watchings , Vnquietness annd Restlesness .

157 ℞ LAudanum q. s. Aqua Hypnotica ℥ ss. Syrup of Corn poppy Flowers ʒij . Elaeosaccharum Faeniculi ℈ ss. Oyl of Pearls gut . iv . make a draught for one dose .

158. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Corn poppy Water ℥ ss. Syrup of Poppies simple ʒj . Elaeosaccharum Anisi ℈ ss. Spirit of Vitriol gut . iij. mix , and make a draught or one dose .

159. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Magistery of Pearl , Ambergrise , A. gr. iv . mix , and with Oyl of Styrax Calamita , make little Pills , which gild for one Dose .

160. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Magistery of red Coral , Lignum Aloes , A. gr. iij. mix , and with Oyl of sweet Asa or Benjamin , make little Pills , which gild for one Dose .

161. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Conserve of red Roses vitriolate ʒi . Lohoch de Papavereʒss . Species Diamoschi ℈ ss. extract of Saffron gr. vi . mix , and with Diarrhohodon abbatis , make a Bolus .

162. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Conserve of Violets vitriolate ʒi . Diacodium Croeatumʒss . species Diambrae ℈ ss. extract of Enula gr. iv . mix , and with Diamargariton frigidum make a Bolus .

163. ℞ Laudanum q. s. Laud. minerale Mynsichti gr. vi . Conserve of Corn poppy Flowers ʒi . Camphir , Saccharum Saturni , A. gr. iv . Castoreum , ℈ ss. mix for a Bolus .

XV. In Hysterick Affections , or Diseases of the Womb.

164. ℞ SPicknard , one blade , Asarum , Indian Leaf , Orrice Root , A. ʒi . Storax , Myrrh , Saffron , A. ʒii . Spirit of Malago Wine q. s. mix , digest , dissolve , and strain by Expression ; to the Expression add Essence of Opium ℥ ss. extract of Castorcum ℥ i. Salt of Mother of Pearls ʒii . mix , and make a Laudanum dose ʒss . with Syrup of Mug wort .

165. ℞ Species Diamoschi , Diambrae , A. ʒii . Essence of Castor ℥ ss. Essence of Opiumʒi . mix , and with S. V. q. s. make an Opiate . Dose adʒss . with Syrup of Mugwort : These two are given in pains of the Womb , where there is no Ulcer or Soreness .

166. ℞ Myrrh , Storax , Frankincense , white Starch , A. ʒii . Sarcocol , Mastich , Seeds of Endive , of white Poppy , of Plantane , A. ʒ ss. Bdelliumʒi . Opiumʒii . mix , infuse , digest and dissolve in S. V. q. s. then strain out by expression , to which add Essence of Castorcum ℥ ss. Essence of Saffron ʒi . mix , and make an Opiate , to be given with Syrup of Jujubes in pains of the Womb with Ulceration .

XVI . In Pains of the Bladder or its Neck , with , or without Vlceration .

167 ℞ JUice of Liquorice , Cortex Mandragorae , A. ʒii . Myrrh , Storax , Mastich , Frankincense , A. ʒi . Seeds of Popples , of Endive , of Mallows , Winter-Cherries , Mucilage of Gum Tragacanth , of Gum Arabick , A. ℈ ii . dissolve in Malago Wine , and express : To the Expression add Extract of Opium ℥ iss. species Diamoschi ℥ i. mix , and make an Opiate to be given with Syrup of Jujubes .

168. ℞ Juice of Liquorice ʒiv . Storax , Tragacanth , Gum Arabick , white Starch , A. ʒiii . fine Bole ʒii . infuse and digest in Wine , and strain out by expression ; to the straining add extract of Opiumʒii . species Diamofchi dulcis ℥ i. mix , and make an Opiate ut supra .

169. ℞ Acacia , Hypocystis , flesh of Quinces , Sumach , Nut Galls , A. ʒi . Cinnamons , Cypress , A. ʒss . mix , infuse , digest , and dissolve in Malago Wine q. s. then strain out ; to the straining add extract of Opium , Magistery of red Coral , A. ʒi . mix , and make an Opiate to be given with Syrup of dried Roses : This also prevails against a tedious loosness , or flux of the Bowels .

XVII . The Preparation of Guttae Vitae nostrae , Or , our Drops of Life , which is two-fold .

170 FIrst , with Spirit of Wine filled with volatile Salt of Tartar. ℞ five Glasses holding a pretty deal more than a quart a piece ; put into each a quart or better of S. V. rectified and filled with volatile Salt of Tartar ( that is S. V. Drawn from new Rhenish Wine , assused on Salt of Tartar , and gently fermented ) the making of which we have taught in Sect. 82 and 83. cap. 25. following . Into the first Glass put Thebian Opium ℥ viii . dissolved in a part of the same Spirit . Into the second Glass put Saffron and Cochinele ( the later in fine powder ) A. ℥ i. Into the third put Castoreum freed from Skins and Fat , and reduced into Powder ℥ ii . Into the fourth put Cloves and Nutmegs in Powder , A. ℥ i. Into the fifth , put Virginia Snake-root bruised , Zedoary in gross Powder A. ℥ i. digest all severally a month in a place , neither hot nor cold , shaking them twice a day : Then let the Opium stand three days without shaking , ( as also the Tincture of Saffron , &c. ) decant the clear Opiate Tincture into a great Glass holding about six quarts , which reserve . To the Magma of the Opium put the clear decanted Tincture of Saffron , &c. shake them well together twice a day , for three days ; then let the Glass stand , ( as also the third Glass containing the Tincture of Castor ) three days without shaking ; after which decant the clear Tincture of Saffron , &c. from the Opiate Magma , and put it to the Tincture of Opium in the great Glass ; and to the Opiate Magma , put the clear decanted Tincture of Castor ; which shake well together twice a day , for three days ; then let the Glass stand ( as also the fourth Glass containing the Tincture of Cloves , &c. ) three days without shaking ; after which , decant the clear Tincture of the Castor , and put it into the Tincture of Opium in the great Glass , as aforesaid . To the Opiate Magma , put the clear decanted Tincture of Cloves , &c. which shake well together twice a day for three days ; then let the Glass stand ( as as also the Fifth Glass containing the Tincture of Virginian Snake-root , &c. ) 3 days without shaking ; after which decant the clear Tincture of Cloves , and put it to the Tincture of Opium in the great Glass , as aforesaid . Lastly , to the Opiate Magma , put the clear decanted Tincture of Virginian Snake-root , &c. which shake together twice a day for three days ; then let it stand three days without shaking ; decant the clear Tincture , and put it to the former ; the which keep in a Glass close stopp'd . In these Tinctures dissolve Narcotick Sulphur of Vitriol , † † † † † † † A. ℥ i. shake them , digest ten days , and keep the whole for Use .

171. The Virtues are equal to the best and most exalted Laud. which you may see lib. 2. cap. 8. sect. 7. of this work . Dose a gut . x. ad xv . xx . or xxx . in a Glass of Sack , Cinnamon Water , or other fit Vehicle .

172. Secondly , with Spirit of Sulphur , or depurated Juice of Gitrons .

Take five Glasses holding a pretty deal more than a Quart a piece ; into four of which put a Quart or better of Spirit of Sulphur , or depurated Juice of Citrons , with their other proper Ingredients in the same quantities as in the former ; and into the fifth Glass put of the afore-mentioned S. V. with Volatile Salt of Tartar , into which the Saffron and Cochinele are to be put ; digest all severally for a month , shaking them twice a day , and perfect the work in all respects by the former directions .

The Vertues and Dose are the same with the former , save this is better in hot , dry and Cholerick Constitutions , and for such as have a Heat and Boyling in their Stomachs .

Examples in compounding Cordials and Antidotes .
I. Cardiacks which cheer the Heart by Accension , enkindling or heating the Blood.

173. ℞ AQuae Coelestis ℥ ii . Borrage Water ℥ ii . Syrup of Clove-gilliflowers ℥ iss , mix them for a draught .

174. ℞ Aquae mirabilis ℥ iss . Angelica water the greater Composition ℥ i. Syrup of Citrons ℥ iss. mix them .

175. ℞ Aquae Vitae Matthioli ( that is Aquae Coelestis ) Aquae Mirabilis , A. ʒiii . Bezoartick Water of Langiusʒiv . choice Canary ℥ i. Syrup of Quinces ℥ iss. mix .

176. ℞ Wormwood water the less Composition ʒ ii . Lavender water compound ʒ iii. Confectio Alkermesʒ iv . simple Bawm water , Syrup of Violets , A. ℥ iss. mix them .

177. ℞ Elixir Vitae majus of Quercetan ʒ i. Spirit of Angelica the greater Composition ʒ ii . Tinctutura aureaʒ iii. Bugloss water , Syrup of Coral , A. ℥ i. mix them ,

178. ℞ Cinnamon water ℥ iss. Syrupus Cardiacus ℥ ii . mix them .

179. ℞ Cinnamon water , Wormwood Water , A. ℥ ss. Tinctura Vitae nostraʒ vi . Syrup of Quinces ℥ i. mix them .

180. ℞ Spirit of Wormwood the greater Composition ℥ i. Oyl of Cinnamon gut . iv . choice Canary ℥ ii . Syrup of Citron peels ℥ i. mix them .

181. ℞ Cinnamon water , Angelica Water , the greater Composition , Confect of Alkermes , A. ℥ ss. Bezoartick water of Langiusʒ vi . Sage Water ℥ ii . mix them .

182. ℞ Cinnamon water , Bezoartick water , A. ℥ ss. Spirit of Lavender ʒ ii . Tinctura aureaʒ i. Sage water ℥ iii. Syrup of Clove Gilliflowers ℥ iss. mix them .

183. Treacle Water ℥ ss. Aquae Mariae ℥ i. Scordium water compound ʒvi . Parsly water ℥ ii . Syrup Bizantine compound ℥ ss. mix them .

184. ℞ Tincturae vitae nostrae , Bawm Water the greater Composition , A. ℥ ss. Cinnamon water ʒ vi . Sage Water , Syrup of Limons . A. ℥ ss. mix them .

185 R. Cinnamon water of Matthiolus ℥ i. Syrup of Bawm , and of Citron peels , A. ℥ ss. Spirit of Roses gut . xii . mix them ; 't is an admirable Cordial .

186. R. Wormwood water , Imperial Water , A. ℥ ss. simple distilled Water of Time ℥ ii . Syrup of Citron Peels ℥ j. ss. mix them .

187. ℞ Bezoartick water , Clove water A. ʒij . Tincture of Salt of Tartar ʒj . Oyl of Cinnamon gut . iv . Sage water ℥ iij. Syrup of Betony compound ℥ ij . mix .

188. Aqua Imperialis Caroli Quinti Imperatoris . ℞ Lillies Convally , red Roses , A. lb iij . Lavender flowers lb j . Rosemary flowers lb ss. Betony M. vj. Rue M. iv . Sage M. iij. Take each in their best Season , and put them into S. V. lb viij . This done , add Cinnamon bruised lb j . Grains of Paradise ℥ v. Cubebs , Nutmegs , A. ℥ iv . Cloves , Mace , Caraway Seeds , Amber A. ℥ iij. Ambergrise ℥ ss. bruise all that are to be bruised , and affuse thereon Rhenish wine lb xxxvj . digest 3 or 4 days , and distill either in a Glass Alembick , or in a Copper Vesica well tinn'd within : The first 24 pints keep by it self , the rest for an ordinary Water . The first 24 Pints being duleified with Sugar , may be drank as need requires , in all Fainting and Swooning Fits , aʒij . ad ℥ ss. it is also good in a Vertigo , Head-ach , Dimness of Sight , loss of Memory , &c.

189. ℞ Of the aforesaid Impertal Water , Angelica Water , the greater Composition , A. ℥ ss. Syrup of Citron , and of Clove Gilliflowers A. ʒvj . simple Bawm water ℥ j. mix .

190. ℞ Aqua Vitae Matthaeoli , Syrup of Citrons , Borage Water , A. ℥ ss. simple Angelica water ℥ jss . mix them , and give it upon fainting .

II. Cordials or Cardiacks which allay the too great Effervescency or Accension of the Blood.

191. ℞ DIstilled Rain water lb jss . Syrup of Clove-Gilliflowers ℥ jss . Juice of Limons ℥ j. Spirit of Sulphur gut . xxj . mix them . Dose ℥ ij . or more when you pleare .

192. ℞ Waters of Wood-Sorrel , of the whole Citron , of Strawberries , A. ℥ vj. Syrup of Limons , or of the Juice of Citrons ℥ iss. Pearls prepared ʒj . Dose ℥ ij . three or four times a day .

193. ℞ . Distilled Waters from Pipins or Pearmains , of Rasberries , A. ℥ ix . Syrup of Violets ℥ jss . Spirit of Vitriol or Sulphur , gut . xviij . mix and make a Julep

194. ℞ Yellow Sanders , Conserve of Citron Peels , of Flowers of water Lillies , of Violets , of Roses , Pearls prepared , Raspins of Ivory , Bone of a Stags Heart , Fragments of Jacynths , of Emeralds , of Saphyrs prepared , red Coral prepared , A. ʒi . Sorrel seeds ʒij . choice Musk ℈ i. Juice of Alkermes q. s. mix and make a Conserve . Dose aʒss . adʒi .

195. ℞ candied Eringoes ℥ vi . Grass roots ℥ iij. Kentish Pipins sliced , No. ij . Shavings of Harts-horn and Ivory , A. ʒij . Leaves of Wood Sorrel M. j. Spring water lb iij . boyl all to lb ij. strain out , and add Syrup of Violets and of Clove Gilliflowers , A. ℥ j. Sal prunellaeʒij . mix and dissolve . dose ℥ iij. or more thrice a day .

196. ℞ Barly Broth lb ij. Syrup of Citrons ℥ ij . Crystalls of Tartar ℥ ss. dissolve and give ℥ iij. or iv . 3 or 4 times a day .

197. ℞ A strong Decoction of Borage , Bugoss , and Bawn lb ij. Syrup of Violets , and of Citrons , A. ℥ i. Tartar vitriolate ʒj . mix and dissolve . Dose ℥ iij.

198. ℞ Conserve of red Roses vitriolated ℥ iv . Spring water lb ii. dissolve over a gentle heat , and strain . Dose ℥ iij. ad libitum .

199. ℞ Conserves of red Roses vitriolated , and of Violets vitriolated , A. ℥ iij. water of the whole Limon or Citron lb iij . dissolve and strain ; to the straining add Juice of Alkermes ℥ iii. mix them . Dose ℥ iv . at pleasure .

200. ℞ Conserve of Wood Sorrel , Rob. of Rasberries , A. ℥ ii . Confect of Hyacinths ℈ iv . Pearls prepared ℈ ii . Syrup of Juice of Citrons q. s. make a Confect . Dose ʒss . thrice a day .

III. Cordials or Cardiacks , which open the too strict jointing of the Blood , that thereby in its Fermentation , its Superfluities may be the more easily separated and expelled ; and these are for the most part Salines , either Volatile , or Alcalizate , or Acid , or Fixed , or Nitrous .

FIrst , Cardiacks , whose Basis is a Volatile Salt , as Spirits of Harts-horn , Sal Armoniack , Elks Hoofs , Cranii humanii , Amber , Virginian Snake-root , Contra yerva , Mithridate , Treacles of all sorts , Zedoary , Salt of Vipers , of Amber Man's Skull , Ashes of Toads , &c.

201. Spirit of Elks hoof a gut . xv . ad xx . Aquae vitae Matthioliʒii . Spirit of Sulphur gut . ij . give them in an appropriate Liquor .

202 ℞ Spirit of Man's Skull , gut . xviii . Treacle-water ʒiiss . mix them , and give the mixture in some specifick Vehicle .

203. ℞ Water of Birthwort Leaves lb j . waters of Penny-royal , of Hyssop , A. ℥ iv . Aqua mirabilis , aqua Lumbricorum , and Water of Snails , A. ℥ j. Syrup of Clove Gilliflowers ℥ iss. mix and make a Julep .

204. ℞ Spirit of Harts-horn ʒi . Tincture of Antimony ℥ i. mix them : the Dose a gut . xx . ad xxx .

205. ℞ Spirit of Hartsgut . 20. Treacle water ʒii . Spirit of Sal Armoniack gut . ii . mix , and give in a proper Vehicle .

206. Spirit of man's Blood ℈ i. Aquae Vitae Matthioliʒiiss . Bawm water simple ℥ iv . mix them .

207. ℞ Spirit of Soot gut . xv . Aqua mirabilisʒiss . Angelica water , the greater composition ʒii . mix and give in a proper Vehicle .

208 ℞ Spirit of Harts-horn , Spirit of Sal Armoniack , A. gut . vi . Wormwood water the greater composition ℥ ss. mix , and give in a fit Vehicle .

209. ℞ Salt of Vipers ʒi . Sal prunellaeʒii . pulvis ex chelis Canctorum compositusʒiss . mix and make a Powder . Dose aʒi . adʒiss . in a Spoonful of Syrup .

210 ℞ Flowers of Sal Armoniack ℈ ss. Bezoar Mineralʒi . Make a Powder to be given in some Cordial Syrup or proper Liquor . These last ten may he profitably given in all sorts of Fevers in respect of the Blood , as also in Swoonings , and suddain Languors , in respect of the Animal Spirits .

Secondly , Cardiacks , whose Basis is an Alchalizate Salt ; such are Bezoar Stone , Pearls , Coral , Bone of a Stags Heart , Harts born crude , Ivory in Powder , Crabs Eyes and Claws , Oyster shell , Terra sigillata , and other stony & earthy Substances of like Nature .

211. ℞ Prepared Coral , Pearls , A. ʒii . Bezoar Stone , and Bezoar Animal , A. ʒss . white Amber prepared ℈ ii . Ambergrise ℈ i. mix and make a Powder . Dose ʒss . twice or thrice a day in some proper Syrup or Water .

212. ℞ Pulv. ex Chelis Cancrorum Compos . ʒiss . pearl prepared , Man's Skull prepared , Male-peony Roots , A. ℈ iv . Flowers of Male-peony , of Lilly , Convally , A. ʒss . make a Powder to be taken as aforesaid .

213. ℞ Pearl , red Coral , white Amber , Ivory , all prepared , A. ʒiss . Species Diambraeʒi . white Sugar dissolved in Aqua Rosarum , and boyled to a Consistency ℥ vii . make Tablets weighing half a ʒ to eat one , two or three often in a day .

214. ℞ Conserve of Lilly , Convally ℥ iiii . of Flowers of Sage , ℥ ii . Powder of Coral , of Pearl , Crabs Eyes , and Ivory prepared , A. ʒiss . Vitriol of Steel ʒ i. Syrup of Coral q. s. make an Electuary . Dose aʒ i. ad ii . twice a day , drinking after it some Cordial Julep , as the following .

215. ℞ Waters of Flowers of Lilly Convally , of Peony , or of the Tile Tree , of the whole Citron A. ℥ vi . Water of Rinds of Oranges distilled with Wine ℥ ii . Syrup of Violets ℥ iss , mix them .

216. ℞ Gascoin's Powder or of Crabs Claws compound ℥ j : Bezoar Animaleʒij : Salt of Vipers ʒj : mix and make a Pouder , dose a ℈ ss ad ℈ j , or more in Syrup .

217. ℞ ●●iental Bezoar , Bezoar animal , Bezoar mineral , A. ʒ ij : mix them in a fine pouder . Dose a gr. vj ad ℈ j , or more .

218. ℞ Pouder of Crabs Eys and Crabs Claws , A. ʒj : Pearl , Coral , and Amber prepared , A. ℈ jv : Bezoar Oriental and Animal , A. ʒss : fine Bole , Diaphoretick Gold A. ℈ ij : Bezoar mineral ʒj ; mix in a fine pouder : dose a ℈ j ad ʒj :

219. ℞ Ivory , Coral , Amber , all prepared , A. ʒ ij : Species Diambrae , ʒj : Salt of Steel ʒ ij : Sugar ℥ viij . Ambergrise in fine pouder ℈ ss: make Tablets weighing ʒ ss: Dose ʒ iij , or ℥ ss: twice a day .

220. ℞ Coral prepared , flowers of Sal Armoniack , Amber prepared , A. ʒ ii : Sal prunellae , pouder of red Poppy flowers , A. ℈ jss : Dose ℈ i twice a day in a proper Vehicle .

221. ℞ Sal Prunellaeʒij : Salt of Amber ʒ i : Pearl , Coral prepared A ʒ ss: Salt of Harts horn ℈ j : mix in a fine pouder : Dose gr. xv . adʒ ss: in a proper Vehicle , The Eleven aforesaid are most proper in Plourisies , Tremblings and Palpitations of the Heart , for that they destroy the Powers of the acid Salts : and so hinder the Coagulations and Extravasations of the Blood.

Thirdly . Cardiacks , whose Basis is an Acid Salt , or Fluid Salt , such are all acetous Medicines , as , Vinegar , Treacle Vinegar , Bezoartick Vinegar , Spirit of Vitriol , Sulphur and Salt : juyces of Sorrel , of Wood-Sorrel , of Pomgranates , of Oranges , of Limons , of Citrons , with many others of the same kind .

222. ℞ Prophylactick water of Sylvius ℥ ij : Syrup of the Juyce of Citrons ℥ ss: Angelica water à ℥ i ss: mix them : Dose à ʒ ij adʒ iv .

223. ℞ Some Cordial water ℥ jv : Syrup of the Juyce of Citrons ℥ ss: Treacle water ʒ ii : Pearls prepared ℈ ss. spirit of Vitriol agut . iij ad vj : make a drink to be taken twice or thrice a day .

224. ℞ Spring water lb iv : Juyce of two large Limons , Syrup of Clove-gilly-flowers ℥ iij ; Hypocra ss ℥ ij , mix : Dose ℥ iv , or more , 3 or 4 times a day .

225. ℞ ashes of Harts-horn ʒ iij : spirit of Vitriol ʒ i : mix them in a glass-Mortar and dry them : Dose à ℈ j ad ʒ ss: in 2 or 3 spoonfuls of a Cordial Julep .

226. ℞ Antimony Diaphoretick or Bezoar Mineral ℥ ss: Spirit of Salt ℈ iv : mix and dry , as asoresaid : and give à ℈ j adʒ ss in a glass of white wine and Sugar .

227. ℞ Fresh S●raw-berries lb viij : whitewine lb viij ; Oranges , peel and all , slic'd : Nᵒ xii : let them serment in a close Vessel , with filings of Steel lb ss , for 24 hours : then distil in a Copper Alembick tin'd within : Dose ab ℥ j ad ij or iij : Of like nature with these things is the Divine Drink of the Palm Tree . These 6 or 7 last things with an innumerable others prepared from acid or sluid Salts , are great Alexiterians , curing all malignant Feavers , yea and are good in the Plague it self ; for that they unlock the joyntings or Combinations of the sixed Salt with the adust Sulphut in the blood in Feavers ; whereby the Coagulations , and Extravasations of the Blood , which commonly happen in all malignant Feavers , are often prevented or suddenly cured .

Fourthly , Cardiacks , whose Basis is a fixed or lixivial Salt , made by Incineration , Elixiviation , and Evaporation , from Vegetables , Animals , and some kinds of Minetals .

228. ℞ Carduus Water or Mynsicht's Aqua febrisuga ℥ iij : Salt of Wormwood ℈ j : Oyl of Sulphur ℈ ss: mix them to be taken 2 or 3 hours before the Paroxism of a Feaver .

229. ℞ Waters distilled from the whole Citron slic'd , from Wood Sorrel , A. lb ss: Sugar ℥ ss: Juyce of Limons ʒ ij : Salt of Tartar ʒ i ss: Salt of Wormwood ʒ ss: mix and make a Julep , to be given in any irregular Feaver , having sharp sits , day by day without shaking .

230. ℞ Simple Bawm water and Angelica Water , A. ℥ ii : Salt of Centory the less ʒ ss: Syrup of Clove-gillislowers ℥ i : mix them .

231. ℞ of the Alexandrian or Royal Julep ℥ vj : Salts of Centory the less , of Wormwood , of Garduus , A. ℈ ss: Syrup of Citron Juyce ℥ ss: mix them .

232. ℞ Prophylactick water of Sylvius ℥ ss: Salt of Tartar gr. xv . water of Centory the less ℥ iij : mix them for a draught .

233. ℞ Carduus water ℥ jv : Salts of Centory the less , & of Wormwood , A. ℈ ss: Oyl of Vitriol , gut viij : Syrup of Centory ℥ j : mix them .

234. ℞ F●therfew●water ℥ iij : Salt of Broom and of Germander , A. ℈ ss: Salt of Tartar Vitriolate gr. xv : Syrup of Violets ℥ j : mix them .

235. ℞ Spring water ℥ iij : Salt of Wormwood or of Tartar ℈ j : Syrup of the Juyce of Limons ℥ j : mix them for a Dose . These 8 last things are Alexipharmacons , of singular use in several kinds of Feavers whereby the Enormities of acid Salts reigning in the Viscera and the Blood , are corrected : and as there are divers sorts of Salts generated in the human Body , which pass every where from one state to another : so ought there to be given for every Intention , Salines not of one but of a diverse kind .

Fiftly , Cardiacks , whose Basis is a Nitrous Salt , such as pure Niter it self , Sal prunellae , as Antimonial Niter , &c. whose Particles being inspired with Air , upholds and maintains the life of Animals : The Lord Bacon truly observes , That the Particles of Niter being carcarryed into the Ventricle , and also inspired together with the Air ( where , joyned with certain sulphurous Particles , they make a flame , which ) conduces much to the conserving and prolonging of our Life .

236. ℞ Spring water lb ij : Sal Prunellae ʒ j ss: Syrup of Clove Gilliflowers : ℥ vj : mix them : dose ℥ iij or ℥ jv : 3 or 4 times a day .

237. ℞ Fennel Water lb ij : flowers of Niter ʒ ij : Volarile Salt of Amber à ℈ j ad ʒ ss: Syrup of Violets ℥ iv or vj : mix them , and give it as the former .

238. ℞ of the Alexandrian Julep , lb j : Antimonial Sal prunel ae ℈ iiss : volatile Salt of Harts-horn , gr. x Syrup of Limons ℥ i : mix them for ij Doses .

239. ℞ Confection of Alkermes ℥ i : Lapis Prunellae in sine pouder ℈ ij : Sal Cranij humani ℈ j : mix for two Doses to be taken morning and night .

240. ℞ Electuarium Stomachicum Mynsichti ℥ ss: Mithridate ʒ ij : Elect. de Ovoʒj : Sal Prunellaeʒij : mix for iv doses .

241. ℞ Venice Treacle ℥ j ; flowers of Niter ʒiij , Salt of Ox horns : ʒj : mix them well : Dose à ʒi , adʒ i ss: or ʒ ij .

242. ℞ Elect. Diatessaron ℥ j : Sal Prunellae ʒij ; Sal Absinthij , Salt of Amber , A. ℈ j : mix for 4 or 6 Doses .

243. ℞ Sal prunellae ℈ j : volatile Salt of Harts-horn gr. iij : Volatile salt of Amber gr. ij : mix them in a pouder , and give it in a spoonful of Syrup of Bawm .

244. ℞ Salt of Wormwood , Oriental Bezoar , Sasfron , A. gr. x. Bezoar mineral gr. viij : Sal Prunellae à ℈ i adʒ ss ; mix , and give it in Syrupus Cardiacus ; see it in Our Pharm . Lond. lib. 4. cap. 16. sect. 16. the Author of it was Vffonbachius .

245. ℞ Bezoar Mineral gr. x. Pulvis Cardialis Fernelii magis compositus , Lapis Prunellae , A. gr. xxvj . mix , give it as the former .

IV. Alexiterian Cardiacks , or Antidotes preservatory .

246. ℞ Aqua Cardiaca ℥ ij : Powers of Angelica , gut . xx . Powers of Wormwood , gut . x. Syrup of Citron-peels ℥ ss: mix , and take it twice or thrice a day .

247. ℞ Bezoartick water of Langius , Syrup of Wormwood , compound , A. ℥ ss: choice Canary ℥ iij : mix them , and take it in the morning fasting , and at night going to bed .

248. ℞ Cinnamon water of Matthiolus , Tinctura aurea , A. ʒ ij : Syrup of Bawm compound ℥ ss: Electuarium de ovoʒj : mix and take it thrice a day .

249. ℞ Prophylactick water of Silvius , aqua Epidemica , A. ʒ ij : Syrup of Peony compound ℥ ss: choice Canary ℥ iv : mix , and give it 2 or 3 times a day .

250. ℞ Aqua magna of Phioravant , and his Aqua ad Pestem , ana ℥ ij : Syrup of Clove-Gilliflowers ℥ jss : Canary ℥ ij : mix , and take it morning and evening . Dose ℥ j.

251. ℞ Spiritus Cardiacus ℥ iij : simple Angelica water ℥ ji , Syrupus Regius ℥ i ss: mix , and let it be taken 3 or 4 times a day .

252. ℞ Choice Canary , ℥ iij : Elixir Proprietatis , gut . xx . Syrupus de staechade ℥ j ss: mix them well , and let it be taken 2 or 3 times a day .

253. ℞ Prophylactick water of Sylvius , Treacle water A. ʒ ij : Syrup of dry'd Roses ℥ ss ; Canary ℥ j ss: mix to be taken twice or thrice a day or oftner .

254. ℞ Tinctura Cardiaca , Tinctura Corticum , Treacle Water , A. ℥ i : Canary ℥ vi : Syrup of Violets ℥ iij : mix , and let it be taken three times a day : dose ℥ j or ℥ iss.

255. Aqua Angelicae the greater Composition , water of Butterbur compound , Aqua Epidemica , Aqua Bezoartica Langij , Aqua Imperialis , Aq. Mirabilis , Aqu. Caelest is , Scordium-water compound , Prophylactick water of Sylvius , A. ℥ j : choice Canary ℥ xiij ss: Syrups of Citron peels , of Clove gilliflowers , of Staechas , of dryed Roses , and the Juyce of Violets , A. ℥ j , ʒvj : mix them well together . Dose ab ℥ j ad ℥ ij ; or more several times of the day .

256. ℞ of the Virginian Snake-root , Contrayerva both bruised , A. ℥ ss: Zedoary bruised , Saffron , A. ʒii : Cochenele bruised , Camphir , A.ʒj. S. V. rectified , a quart : put all into the Spirit , except the Camphir : digest 12 daies in a cool place , shaking it 2 or 3 times every day : then letting it stand 3 dayes to settle , decant off the clear into a clear Gla ss , into which put the Camphir ( first dissolv'd in 2 spoonfuls of rectified S.V. ) and keep it close stop'd for use . Dose gut . 40 or 50 in a little Canary , or any fit Vehicle , several times a day .

257. ℞ Mountain Calaminth , Carduus , Scordium , Goats-Rue , Lavender , Bawm , Rosemary , A. M. j : Roots of Avens , of white Dittany , of Masterwort , yellow of Orange Peels ; A. ℥ j : Myrrh , Cinnamon , Cloves , A. ℥ ss: Sassron ʒj : Aqua Vitae lb viij : digest 10 or 12 days , thaking it every day , then letting it settle : Decant the clear for use : Dose ab ℥ ss: ad ℥ j.

258. ℞ Radix serpentaria ℥ jv : boil in Spring water lb jv : to the Consumption of the half : strain , and add Honey ℥ ij ss: Venice Treacle ℥ j ss: Tinctura aurea ℥ vj : mix , dissolve hot , strain again and keep it for use . Dose 2 or 3 spoonfuls 3 or 4 times a day .

259. ℞ flowers of Sulphur ℥ iiij ; melt them in a Crucible , to which add , by spoonfuls one after another , sal Absinthii ℥ jv : mix till the Ma ss grows red : then put to it pouder of Aloes , Mirrh and Olibanum , A ʒj : saffron ʒss work them together for above a quarter of an hour , till they be incorporated : the Mass being cooled and put on a Marble or Glass plate , to melt into a fair Oyl like a Ruby to see to . Dose à gut . 10 ad 20 in ℥ j ss or ℥ ij of Bezoartick water . Willis .

260. ℞ of the former pouder q.s. put upon it Tinctura vitae , or Tincture of Virginian Snake-root and Contrayerva in S.V. so much as may over-top it 3 Inches , and extract the Tincture : Dose à gut . 20 ad 30. in a fit Vehicle .

261. ℞ of the former pouder ℥ ss: generous Wine lb ij : dissolve it in a close Vessel and warm : Dose one Spoonful twice or thrice a day .

262. ℞ Oriental Bezoar , Viper pouder , A. ℥ j : Contrayerva , Virginian snakeroot , both in fine pouder , A. ℥ ss: species Liberantisʒij , Camphir ʒ ss ; mix them . Dose à gr. xvj adʒ ss: in any proper Syrup or Vehicle .

263. ℞ Viper pouder , Indian Cachunde . A. ℥ ss: Bezoar minerale , Bezoar stone A. ʒ ij : Compound pouder of Crabs Claws , Camphir , A. ℈ j : mix . Dose à gr. xv . adʒ ss.

264. ℞ Virginian snake-root , Contrayerva , both in sine pouder , Zedoary in fine pouder ; Cloves , Nutmegs , in fine pouder , species Liberantis , A. ʒ ij : Camphir ℈ ij ss ; Sugar dissolved in Bezoartick Vinegar and boiled to a Consistency ℥ viij ; make Tablets according to Art weighing ʒ ss: or something less : to be eaten 1 or 2 often in a day .

265. ℞ Conserve of leaves of Rue ℥ iv : Mithridate , Confectio Liberantis , A. ℥ j : Confectio de Hiacinthoʒ ij : Salt of Wormwood ʒ ij ss: pouder of red Cloth ( or in stead thereof Cochenele ) ℥ ss Bezoartick Vinegar , q. s. make an Electuary ; Dose the quantity of a Chesnut thrice a day .

266. ℞ Venice Treacle ℥ ij : Electuarium de Ovo ℥ j : Viper pouder ℥ ss , Camphir ʒss : mix , and make an Electuary . Dose ʒ ss: 2 or 3 times a day , drinking after it a Glass of Canary .

267. ℞ Venice Treacle ℥ j ss: Compound pouder of Crabs Claws ʒ ij : Bezoar stone ʒj : Camphir ℈ j ; mix and with a little Bezoartick water , make an Electuary Dose ʒ ss.

268. ℞ Conserves of Marsh Wormwood , of Scordium , of Rosemary flowers , of Sage flowers , ana ℥ ss: Venice Treacle ℥ ij : Bezoar Mineral , Viper pouder , A. ʒ vj : mix , and with a little of the Bezoartick water of Langius make an Electuary . Dose ℈ i 3 times a day .

269. ℞ Laudanum Paracelsi gr. ii , iij , or jv : Oriental Bezoar as much : mix them well together , and take it ev'ry night , drinking a glass of Sack after it .

270. ℞ Laudanum opiatum gr. ij or iij : Oriental Bezoar gr. vj : Venice Treacle ℈ i : mix them , to be taken every night going to bed .

V. Alexiterian Cardiacks , Or Antidotes Curatory .

After the Infection or Contagion has seized , all the former things may be given , but in a greater Dose , and oftner ; as also both ace tous things , and the fixd Salts of Herbs , for that the Crasis of the Blood being vitiated and corrupted , they dissolve all its Coagulations , and Hetrogeneous particles what soever , which being transpired , its liquor at length recovers and retains its prestin state and condition .

271. ℞ Bezoartick water of Langius ℥ ss: Prophylactick water of Sylviusʒ iij : Cinnamon water ʒ j : Camphir gr. v. mix for a Dose .

272. ℞ S V. rectified ℥ j : the red Hungarian powder ʒ ss: mix and keep it close stopt for 8 or 10 hours : then add thereto Saffron , Cochenele , Viper-pouder , A. ℈ ss: Canary 〈◊〉 jv : mix , and shake all well together , and give it at once , to sweat upon .

273. ℞ Oriental Bezoar , Mineral Bezoar , Viper-pouder , Mosaick Gold , A. gr. x. Camphir gr. v. Laudanum opiatum gr. i. or ij : mix , and add thereto Spirit of Angelica the greater Composition ʒiv : Tinctura Aurea , Treacle Water , A. ʒ ij : Choice Canary ℥ iij : mix for one Dose ; & let the sick sweat well upon it .

274. ℞ Treacle-water ℥ j ss: Venice Treacle ʒ ij Electuar . de Ovo ℥ ss: mix .

275. ℞ Aqua Cardiaca ℥ jv : Spiritus Cardiacus ℥ ss Diascordium of Silvius ℈ j : mix , and give it the sick warm : you may sweeten with Syrup of Clovegilliflowers , or of Citrons .

276. ℞ Aquae Cardiaca , prophylactick water of Svlvius , A. ℥ ij : Confectio Alkermes Chymica ℈ j : vipeipouder ℈ ss ; Camphir gr. iv : mix for one dose .

277. ℞ Bezoartick water ℥ ij ss: Bezoartick Vinegar ℥ ss: Venice Treacle ʒ j : mix them well by shaking in a glass , for a Draught to provoke sweat .

278. ℞ Whitewine , Ca●nary , A. lb j : Virginian Snakeroot , Contrayerva , Carduus Leaves , A. ℥ j : boil and make a strong Decoction ; strain and dissolve therein Venice Treacle ℥ ss: to which add of the King of Poland's Vinegar ʒj : Saflron ℈ j in pouder : Sweeten with Syrup of juyce of Citrons , & of Clovegilliflowers , A. q. s. and make two Draughts to be taken in 12 hours space to sweat upon .

279. ℞ Waters of Angelica , of Carduus , of Dragons , A. ℥ jv : of Scordium Compound ℥ ij : of Bezoartick water , Treacle water , A. ℥ j pouder of Pearls ʒ i : Syrup of Clove Gillislowers ( or of juyce of Citrons ) ℥ ij : Spirit of Vitriol , gut . xij : mix and make a jusep : Dose ℥ iij , often in a day : sometimes alone , sometime with other Medicines . Willis .

280. ℞ Aqua Cardiaca ℥ xij : Treacle water , Aqua Epidemica , Bezoartick water A. ℥ iss: Prophylactick water of Sylvius , Tinctura aurea A. ℥ ij : Syrup of Limons ℥ iij : Oyl of Sulphur gut . xvj : mix them . Dose 3 or 4 spoonfuls .

281. ℞ Damask Rose-Water , Angelica water , ana , ℥ vj : Spirit of Angelica the greater Composition , Aqua Epidemica , Treacle water , Syrup of Limons , A. ℥ iiss : dissolve therein Venice Treacle , Orvietan the greater Composition , Elect. de Ovo , A. ℥ i : Dose ℥ ij or more at a time , 2 or 3 times a day .

282. ℞ Bezoar Mineral ʒ ss: Venice Treacle ʒ j : Camphir gr. vj : Bezoartick Vinegar q. s. make a Bolus , to be swallowed alone , or taken dissolv'd in some proper Vehicle : drinking after it a draught of cordial Julep .

283. ℞ Oriental Bezoar ℈ j : Electuarium de Ovoʒ ss Extract of Contrayerva , pouder of Saffron , A. ℈ ss: Camphir gr. jv ; make a Bolus , which take as the former .

284. ℞ Viper pouder ʒss , Venice Treacle ʒ i : Saffron ℈ ss: Camphir gr. v. Tartar vitriolate , gr. vii : mix and make a Bolus to be taken as the former .

185. ℞ Venice Treacle ʒ i ; Viper pouder , Oriental Bezoar , Bezoar mineral , Saffron , Cochenele , in fine pouder , A. ℈ ss: Camphir gr. jv : Laudanum Opiatum gr. j or ij : Bezoartick Vinegar , q. s. make a Bolus , to be taken , as abovesaid :

286. ℞ Pouder of Toads , ( made by a Close Calcination ) prepared , pouder of Crabs-Claws compound , A. ʒ ss: make a pouder , and give it as the former . Willis .

287. ℞ Venice Treacle , ʒj : Salt of Vipers , gr. xij : mix for a Dose .

288. ℞ Gascoins pouder , pouder of Contrayerva , of Virginian Snake-root , A. ℈ j or gr . xxv . mix them , and give it in a spoonful of Treacle water , drinking after it a draught of some cordial Julep .

289. ℞ Compound Pouder of Crabs Claws , Viper-pouder , A. ℈ j : mix , and give it in a little Treacle-water .

290. ℞ Bezoar oriental gr. vi or viii : Laudanum Paracelsi gr. iii or iv : mix and give it , and let the sick take after it a little Aqua Epidemica , or a draught of choice Canary , and so sweat upon it .

There are hundreds of other Ingredients , which . you may find in our Books , and of which you may make a thousand other Compositions of equal force and virtue , in imitation of these Examples : of which you may see a plentiful specimen in our Synopsis Medicinae , lib. 3. cap. 33. sect. 21. The very place where we treat of the Cure of the Plague or Pestilence , to which we refer you .

CHAP. XXIII . Examples in Compounding Catharticks and Sudorificks , Diureticks and Ischureticks .
Examples in Compounding Catharticks .
I. Such as are Gentle.

1. ℞ RHubarb thin sliced , ℥ ss: yellow Sanders ʒ ss: Salt of Tartar ℈ j : infuse all night in Whitewine ℥ iii : Cichory . water q. s. strain , and to ℥ iij thereof add Syrup of Succory and Rhubarb ℥ ss: Cinnamon water ʒ ij : mix for a Potion .

2. ℞ Infusion of Rhubarb in Whitewine ℥ ij : Syrup of Buckthorn ℥ ss: mix for a Dose .

3. ℞ Purging Line M.j : Sweet sennel Seeds ʒ ij : Spring water , q.s. boil to ℥ vj : strain , and add Whitewine ℥ ij : give it for a Dose .

4. ℞ Damask Roses ℥ j : clarified Whey , q.s. White-wine ℥ iij : boil to ℥ vj : strain , then add Syrup of Roses purging ℥ j , and give it .

5. ℞ Peach Leaves or Flowers , M. ss: Roots of Agrimony ℥ jss : Spring-water q. s. Whitewine ℥ iij or jv : boil to ℥ viij : strain , sweeten with purging Syrup of Roses , ℥ j , and give it .

6. ℞ Pillul . Stomachicae with Gums ℈ j : or ʒ ss: Tartar Vitriolate gr. ij or iij : Balsam of Peru or Tolu , q.s. make 3 or 4. Pills .

7. ℞ Pill . Ruffi , gr. xxv . Tartar Vitriolate gr. iij : Scammony gr. ij . mix for a Dose .

8. ℞ Pill . do Succinoʒ ss: Salt of Wormwood gr. vi : Resin of Jallap , gr. ii : mix them .

9. ℞ Pouder of Scammony gr. xv . Mercurius dulcis gr . x. mix in a fine Pouder .

10. ℞ Rhubarb in pouder ʒ ss: Salt of Wormwood ℈ ss: Cloves in pouder gr. iij : mix and give it in a spoonful of Cinnamon water , or in a draught of broth .

11. ℞ Sena in pouder ℈ j : Calomelanos gr . xvij : yellow Sanders ℈ ss: Scammony gr. ij : make a pouder to be given in a little panada .

12. ℞ Mechoacan in pouder ʒ ss: Ginger ℈ j : Scammony gr. ij : make a pouder for a Dose .

13. ℞ Sena in pouder , Rhubarb , A. gr. xvj . Cloves in pouder gr. vij : mix them .

14. ℞ Electuary lenitive ℥ ss: Creamor Tartari ʒ ss: Syrup of Roses q.s. make a Bolus .

15. ℞ new drawn Cassia ℥ ss: Rhubarb in pouder ℈ j Sena , Cloves gr. x. Tartar vitriolate gr. vj : Scammony gr. ij : Syrup of Roses , q.s. mix and make an Electuary .

II. Such as are moderate , or strong .

16. ℞ Mechoacan , Gummy Turbeth in pouder , A. ℥ ss: Diagredium , Cremor Tartari , A. ʒij : Resin of Jallap , Red Sanders , A. ʒi : Conserve of Violets ℥ j : Sugar dissolv'd in Rose-water and boyl'd to a fit Consistency lb j ss: make Tablets of ʒj : Dose j or ij of them , as you see occasion . Silvius .

17. ℞ Sena ℥ ij : Turbith , Mechoacan , Rhubarb , ana ℥ j strings of black Hellebor ʒj : Cloves , Nutmegs , Cinnamon bruised , ana , ʒij : Salt of Tartar ʒ j ss: Rhenish wine lb jv or v : digest 10 dayes in a cool place , in a great mouth'd Glass close covered : then dissolve in it Sugar-Candy or fine Sugar ℥ iij or ℥ iv : after strain it , and keep it for use : Dose ℥ iij , or more .

18. ℞ Sena ℥ v : Polypody fresh , sharp pointed dock , A. ℥ ij : Turbith , Mechoacan , A. ℥ j ss: Rhubarb sliced ℥ j : Epithymum , yellow Sanders , Coriander seeds , Juniper-berries , A. ℥ j ss: slice and bruise what are to be sliced and bruised : put them into a bag with a stone in it , and work them up with 16 quarts of Ale. Dose from half a pint to a pint , every or every other Morning .

19. ℞ Sena ʒ iij : Rhubarb , Troches of Agarick , A. ʒ j ss: Coriander seeds ʒ j : yellow Sanders ℈ ij : Salt of Tarta ʒ ss: Spring-water , white Wine , A. ℥ vj : infuse warm , and close covered all night : strain and sweeten with purging Syrup of Apples ℥ j , adding Myrobalan water ʒ ij .

20. ℞ Cassia new draw● , Tamarinds , A. ℥ ss: Co●●ander seeds ʒ ij : Spring-water ℥ x : boil to the consumption of a third part : strain , and sweeten with Syrup of Succory with Rhubarb ℥ j.

21. ℞ Pil. stomachicae with Gums ʒ ss: Resin of Jallap , Scammony , A. gr. v. Tartar Vitriolate , gr. vj : Gum Ammoniacum dissolv'd q.s. make iiij pills .

22. ℞ Quercetan's Pills of Tartar ʒ ss: Resin of Jallap gr. viij : Tartar vitriolate gr. vj : Balsam of Peru , q.s. mix and make iiij pills for one dose .

23. ℞ Pil. de Succino , Tartarae Quercetani , A. ℈ j. Scammony gr. x. or xij : Tartar vitriolate , gr. vj : Balsam of Tolu , q. s. mix , and make Pills .

24. ℞ Jallap in fine pouder ʒ ij ; Scammony ʒ i : Cloves , Nutmegs , Ginger , A. ℈ j : with Ammoniacum dissolved , make a mass of Pills . Dose ʒ ss.

25. ℞ The pouder of Diasena ʒ j : Cremor Tartar ℈ j : mix and give it with a Draught of broth .

26. ℞ Resin of Jallap ℈ ss: Calomelano's ℈ j : Cloves , gr. vj : mix , and give it as the former .

27. ℞ Our Royal pouder ℈ ss: Scammony gr. xiij : Tartar Vitriolate gr. vj : Resin of Jallap , gr. ij : pouder of Cloves , gr. viij : mix them .

28. ℞ of the Species Diaturbith à ʒ ss ad ʒj : Tartar Vitriolate , à gr . vj ad xij : mix them .

29. ℞ Jallap in fine pouder à ʒ ss adʒj : Ginger ℈ j : Cloves gr . iij : mix : give it in a Glass of White-wine .

30. ℞ Jallap , Mechoacan A. ℈ j : Cremor Tartari gr. xv . Cloves , gr. viij : mix .

31. ℞ Mechoacan , Sena A. ʒ ss: Tartar vitriolate , Cloves , A. gr. viij : mix 'em .

32. ℞ Jallap , Mechoacan Sena , A. ℈ j : Cremor Tartari gr. xxjv : Ginger ℈ ss: Gloves , gr. v. mix , and make a fine pouder .

33. ℞ Jallap , Mechoacan A. ℈ j : Cambogia gr. xiv : Scammony , gr. iij : Cloves gr . viij : mix them .

34. ℞ Elect. Lenitivum , ℥ ss: Cream of Tartar ʒss Resin of Jallap gr. vj : Syrup of Roses q.s. mix , and make a Bolus .

35. ℞ Elect. Diaphaenicon ℥ ss: Hermodacts ʒ ss: Syrup of Roses , q. s. mix and make a Bolus .

36. ℞ Jallap in fine pouder ℥ j : Mechoacan , Cremor Tartar , A. ℥ ss: Scammony ʒj : Ginger ʒ ij : Cloves , Salt of Wormwood , A. ʒj : Syrup of Roses solutive , q.s. mix , and make an Electuary . Dose the Quantity of a Walnut .

III. Catharticks which are stronger .

37. ℞ Decoct . Senae Gereonis ( with Addition of strings of black Hellebor , Agarick , A. ʒ j ss: ) ℥ vj : Water of Myrobalans ʒ ii : Syrup of Roses solutive , or of Peach-flowers ℥ j : mix them .

38. ℞ of the best Sena ℥ ss: strings of black Hellebor , Gummy Turbith , A. ʒ ij : Coriander seeds ʒ i ss: wood of Aloes ʒ j : Salt of Tartar , Mechoacan , A. ʒ ss: White wine ℥ viij : infuse , close and warm all night : strain out ; and to the clear add Cinnamon water ʒ ij : Elect. of the juyce of Roses , ʒ iij : Syrup of Buckthorn ʒ vj : mix and make a Potion .

39. ℞ Tincture of Colocynthis ℥ j ; Tincture of Cloves ʒ j ss: mix them .

40. ℞ Pil. Rudijʒ ss: Resin of Jallap , gr. viij , x , or xij : Strasburgh Turpentine , q. s. mix and make Pills .

41. ℞ Pil. Cochiae min. gr. xxv . Mercurius dulcis ℈ i : mix them and make 4 Pills .

42. ℞ Pil. ex duobus ℈ j and ʒ ss: Mercurius dulcis ℈ j : Resin of Jallap , gr. iij : mix them .

43. ℞ Pil. de Sagapaeno ℈ j : Cremor Tartari gr. xvj ; Resin of Jallap , gr. vij : mix them .

44. ℞ Turbith , Hermodacts , A. ʒ iij : Scammony ʒ j : Cloves ℈ ss: mix . Dose à ʒ ss and ʒ i.

45. ℞ Pulvis Cornachinij vulgar ℈ ij : Cambogia , Ginger , A. gr . xvj : mix them .

46. ℞ Pulvis Cornachinij vulgar ℈ ij : Resin of Jallap , gr. vj : Cloves , gr. viij : mix them .

47. ℞ Pouder of Hermodacts compound , ʒ ss: Resin of Jalap , Cremor Tartari , A. gr . vj : mix .

48. ℞ Electuary of the Juyce of Roses ℥ ss: Resin of Jallap , gr. x : Cremor Tartari , ʒ ss: Syrup of Roses solutive , q.s. mix , and make a Bolus .

49. ℞ of our Family Pills , ℈ j : choice Turbeth , Cremor Tartari , A. gr. xvj : Balsam of Peru , q.s. mix , and make a dose of Pills .

50. ℞ of our Family Pills , of our Pil. Agregativae , A. à gr . xvj ad ℈ j : Balsam of Peru , q. s. mix , and make pills .

51. ℞ of our Family Pills , of our Agregative Pills , of Pil. Rudij , A. ℈ ss , mix them .

After the manner of these Examples , you may make a thousand other Prescriptions .

EXAMPLES in Compounding Sudorificks .
I. Such as are proper Anticatharticks .

52. ℞ Elect. de Ovo , Venice Treacle , A. ʒ ss: Laudanum gr. i , or ij : mix them .

53. ℞ Venice Treale ʒ j : Confectio Anodyna nostra , gr . vj : Dissolve in a glass of Claret Wine burnt with mint , and so drink it .

54. ℞ Barly-water aromatiz'd with Cinnamon , Mint-water , A. ℥ iv : Aqua Epidemica , Aqua Theriacalis , strong Cinnamon-water , A. ℥ iij : Magisteries of Coral and Pearl , A. ʒ j : Syrup of Corn-Poppy flowers ℥ j : mix and make a Julep .

55. ℞ of the former Julep , Aqua Epidemica A. ℥ ij : Liquid Laudanum of Helmont ℈ j : mix them .

56. ℞ of our liquid Laudanum , gut . x. Oriental Bezoar , gr. x. Diascordium ʒ j : mix them .

57. ℞ Spirit of Mithridate or of Venice Treacle drawn with Sal Armoniack ℈ j : of the Julep above at Sect. 54. ℥ iij : mix them , and give it every 3d , 4th , or 5th hour .

58. ℞ Pouder of Crabs claws compound , of Contra yerva , of Virginian snake root , of Oriental Bezoar , of Bezoar mineral , of Bezoar animale , of Cinnamon , of Galangal , of Zedoary , of Tormentil roots , of Cochenel , of Saffron , A. ℈ j : mix and make a fine pouder . Dose à ʒ ss: and ℈ ij in the former Julep , or in Cinnamon water : mixt with Syrup of Clovegilliflowers .

59. ℞ Venice Treacle ʒ j : Spirit of Harts horn ℈ j : Laudanum gr. j : mix them .

60. ℞ Electuarium de Ovoʒ ss: Spirit of Soot , gut . x. Laudanum opiatum , gr . ij : mix them .

61. ℞ Ale or Wine lb ii : Mace , Nutmegs , Cinnamon A. ʒ ss: Cloves ℈ ss: boil them with a crust of Bread : strain out , and sweeten with Syrup of wild Poppyes ℥ j : give it as ordinary drink .

62. ℞ Venice Treacle ʒj of our Liquid Laudanum , gut . xv . or xx . mix them .

63. ℞ Venice Treacle , conserve of Red Roses vitriolated A. ʒ j : Contra yerva , Virginian snake-root , Tormentil roots , Alkanet roots , Pearl , Coral , all in fine pouder , A. gr. vij : and with Syrup of Corn-poppy flowers , q.s. make an Electuary : drinking after it about ℥ iij of the Julep at sect: 54. above : and let it be taken every 4th or 5 h hour .

64. ℞ Cochenele , ʒ j : Contra-yerva , Virginian-snake-root , A. ʒ ss: Saffron gr. x. mix them . The dose ʒ ss: in any fit Vehicle , as Mint , Lettice , or Poppy-water sweetned .

65. ℞ Red Roses , Scorzonera A. ℥ i : Tormentil , Bistort : Contrayerva , A. ʒ iij Harts-horn burnt , Cochenele A. ʒ ijss : shavings of Harts-horn and Ivory A. ʒ ij : Saffron ʒss : Spring-water lb iij boil all to lb ij : towards the end of the boyling add Conserve of red Roses ℥ jv : Balaustians ʒ i ss: then strain out the clear , and add Treacle Water , Aqua Epidemica A : ℥ ij : dose twice or thrice a day ℥ iij.

66. ℞ strong Mutton broth boiled almost to a Jelly ℥ xij ; Oyl of Hypericon ℥ iij : Mithridate ℥ ss: mix them for a Clyster .

67. ℞ Diascordium ℥ j : Cowslip and Cinnamon water A. ℥ i ss: mix them , 't is a good thing .

68 ℞ Cinnamon-water ℥ j : Poppy-water ℥ j ss: Laudanum Cydoniatum gut xx . or more : mix them for a dose .

69 ℞ fine Bole ( impregnated with Juyces of the leaves of Tormentil , Bistort and red Roses , and dryed in the Sun : ) Contrayerva , roots of Tormentil , A. ʒ j : Pearls , red Coral , whitest Amber , A. ʒ ss: make all into subtil pouder : Dose ʒ ss to ʒ i : in a fit Vehicle .

70. ℞ Red Roses dryed , tops of Cyprus , Myrtle , A. M. iv . leaves of Hypericon , Meadow sweet , Burnet , Pimpernel , A. M. iij. Roots of Tormentil , Bistort , Cinnamon , Nutmegs , Mace , A. ℥ j : Berries or grains of Kermes ℥ iv : slice and bruise all together , upon which affuse red Florence Wine , red Rose-water A. lb jv ℥ iij : distil in an ordinary still to driness : and sweeten the distilled Liquor with Syrup of Coral : dose ℥ iij or iiij .

71. ℞ of the Water just now described ℥ ss: of our gutt●● vitae , gut xx . mix them .

72. An excellent purge in this case : ℞ Rhubarb ●●ic'd ʒij : yellow Myrobalans ʒjss ; yellow Sanders ʒ ss: pouder of Cinnamon ℈ j : Salt of Wormwood ℈ ss: Plantane water ; and Cinnamon barly water , A. ℥ ij ss: infuse all night : strain and add thereto strong Cinnamon water ʒ ij adʒ iij : give it for a dose : it purges , binds , and strengthens the bowels .

II. Sudorificks or Hydroticks simple , consisting of the whole Concrete .

73. First , simple Concretes , of a Volatile sharp or bitter Salt , Scordium , Carduus , Scablous Alexiterian , Marigolds , Camomil , Butterbur , Zedoary , Galangal , Guajacum , Box , &c. To these may be added some compound Confects of like Nature , as Mitridate , Venice-Treacle , Electuarium de Ovo , Diascordium , &c. These being taken , awaken the Animal Spirits , by which the Praecordia being more lively actuated , the Circulation of the Blood is perform'd the more swiftly . They also go in and ferment the Blood in the stomachical Vessels , so that whilst it circulates quicker back towards the heart ; it is at the same time more vehemently circulated forwards , through the arteries into the habit of the Body , whence comes sweating .

74. Secondly , Simple Concreies of an Alchalisate and as it were fixed Salt. Oriental Bezoar , Peals , Coral , Crabs-eys and Crabs-claws , Terra figillata , Harts-horn , Ivory , Oyster-shells , stony , bony , earthy and shelly Substances , &c. These by their alchizate Salt , sometimes meeting with an acid Salt , both in the Viscera , and also in the Blood , and fermenting together , or growing hot , cause the sanguinious Mass to be fused , and its serosities to be separated and resolved into sweat . Of both these kinds of Sudorificks you may see a cloud in our Synop. Medicinae , lib. 3. cap. 33. sect. 21. § 6.10.12.13 . & 14. of the last Edition .

III. Sudorificks or Hydroticks , which have for their Basis the Integral parts of the Matter , in which a sharp Volatile Salt is most potent .

75. ℞ Carduus M.j : boil in a sufficient quantity of Posset drink ad ℥ viij : which give either alone , or with some other D●aphoretic pouder or confect .

76. ℞ of the former Decoction ℥ jv : Mithridate ʒjss : mix them for a draught .

77. ℞ Camomil flowers M j : Scordium M ss: Spring-water , q. s. boil to ℥ viij : strain out , and add Venice Treacle ʒj : Treacle-water ℥ ss.

78. ℞ Roots of butter-but ℥ j : Seeds of the same ʒ ij : Elecampane root ʒ jv : Camomil-flowers ʒ iij : Spring water lb j : boil to ℥ viij : strain , and dissolve therein Venice Treacle ʒ ss.

79. ℞ Decoct . Sudorific . Emperici Germani , ℥ vi : Mithridate ʒ j : mix them .

80. ℞ Decoct . adversus Epilepsiam ℥ jv : Elect. de Ovo ʒ ss: Viper pouder ℈ j mix them .

81. ℞ Decoct . Ligni Guajaci Mynsichti ℥ vj : Alexipharmick pouder of Barbet , ʒ j ss: mix them and give it early in the morning .

82. ℞ of the sweating Infusion ( in our Pharm . lib. 4. cap. 16. sect. 5 ) ℥ ij : Venice Treacle ʒ ss: Elect. de Ovo ℈ j : mix for a dose .

83. ℞ a strong Decoction of Carduus ℥ vj : of Treacle Vinegar ℥ ij : mix them .

84. ℞ a strong Decoction of Camomil-flowers ℥ vj : Acctum Pestilentiale ℥ j ss: Venice treacle ℈ ij : mix them and give it .

85. ℞ Mynsichts Acetum Mithridaticum ℥ j ss: solar Bezoar ℈ j : mix for a Dose .

86. ℞ the Bezoartick Vinegar of Sala , ℥ j ss: Mithridate ʒ ss: Viper-pouder ℈ j mix them .

87. ℞ Mynsichts Acetum Rhizoticum ℥ i ss: Extract of Carduus gr . xxv . mix them .

88. ℞ Mynsichts Acetum Theriacale ℥ j ss: Diascordium ʒ j ss: Mithridate ℈ j : mix them .

89. ℞ S.V. lb iij : Contra-yerva lb j : bruise , and put all into a Matrass : digest till the Tincture is drawn forth : then strain and abstract in B.M. to the thickness of new Honey : the abstracted spirit keep by it self : upon the residue put more fresh spirit , and lastly extract the Tincture . Dose à ʒ ss , ad ʒ j : in a sit Vehicle .

90. ℞ strong Carduns or Camomil posset drink ℥ vi ; Mithridate ℥ ij ss: Conserve of Wood-sorrel ʒ j ss: mix them .

91. ℞ Scordium or Camomil . posset drink ℥ vj : Venice Treacle ʒj : Salt of Wormwood ℈ i : mix them .

92. ℞ Decoction of Butter-bur roots , or of Virginian Snake-root , ℥ vj : Electuarium ad Tabidos ʒ j , or more : mix them .

93. ℞ a strong decoction of Sope-wort , or of Raspings of Box wood ℥ vi , Viper-pouder ʒi : mix them : this last is best in a Venerial Cause .

94 ℞ Shavings of Lignum sanctum ℥ jv : Sarsparilla ℥ vj : Antimony poudred and tyd up in a Rag ℥ vi : China ℥ ij : of all the Sanders , A. ℥ j : shavings of Ivory and Harts-horn , A. ℥ ss: spring-water lb xvj : infuse and boil till half is consum'd , then strain it . To the Ingredients put more water lb xvj : infuse and boil till one third is consumed , adding Rasins of the Sun lb j : liquorice ℥ j : strain and keep it for ordinary use Drink . Willis .

95. In a hot Temperament cholerick , increase the Sarsa chiefly , and then the China , leaving the Guajacum wholy out . This is agreable with Experience . After the Sudorifick dose , in the morning , it 's good in some diseases to provoke Sweat further , as in Bath , Chair or Stove , &c. so will the recrements of the Blood and nervous Juyce the better breath forth : also to continue the taking thereof , the space of 30 , 40 , 60 , or more dayes , &c.

96. ℞ Virginian Snake-root ʒj ; Saffron ℈ ss: Treacle Vinegar ℥ j : Hippocrass ℥ iij : mix them .

97. ℞ Tinctura Diaphoretica Paracelsi cum Opio , ʒ ss ad ℈ ij : Bezoartick Vinegar ℥ j : mix them .

98. ℞ Elixir de Contrayerva , Elixir of the Virginian Snake-root , A. ʒ ss: Hippocrass ℥ jv : mix , and give it : if you add Salt of Wormwood , gr. xvj : it will be much better .

99. ℞ Viper-pouder ℈ ijss Saffron in pouder , Salt of Wormwood A. ℈ ss: mix them .

100. ℞ Pouder of Toads prepared by a close Calcination à ʒ ss ad ʒ j : Oriental Bezoar ℈ ss. Saffron gr. vii : mix them .

101. ℞ Contrayerva , Virginian Snake-root , Zedoary , A. ʒ j : Saffron , Cochinel , A. ʒ ss: Oriental Bezoar , ℈ j ; mix them .

102. ℞ Extract of Virginian Snake-root ʒ ss: pouder of Crabs-Claws compound ℈ j : mix them .

103. ℞ Pulvis antipestilentialisʒ ss: Bezoartick water ℥ j : Hippocrass ℥ ij : mix them .

104. ℞ Pulvis sudorificus Barbettiʒ ss: Saffron ℈ ss: Musk gr. v. mix them .

105. ℞ of our Pouder of Crabs claws compound ℈ j : Extract of Carduus ℈ ss: with Balsam of Peru , q. s. make a Bolus .

106. ℞ Crabs Claws , Contra yerva both in fine Pouder , Ceruse of Antimony , A. ℥ ij : Pearl , Coral both sorts , whitest Amber , Crabs-Eys , Harts-horn , Crystal , all prepared by Levigation , A. ℥ i : Western Bezoar , Lemnian Earth , Cochinel , A. ℥ ss: Ambergrise ʒi ss: Musk ʒss : make all into subtile pouder , which form into little round Balls with Gelly of Vipersskins : Dose ℈ j adʒj : This is Dr Willis's Bezoartic pouder .

107. ℞ of the former Bezoartick Pouder ℈ j : pouder of Toads prepared : gr. vj : mix them , and give it in a spoonful of Treacle-water .

108. ℞ of the former Bezoartick pouder , ℈ i : extract of Treacle ʒ ss to ʒ j : make a Bolus .

109. ℞ of the said Bezoartick pouder ℈ j : Extract of Carduus ʒ ss: Salt of Wormwood gr. xv . Syrup of Juyce of Citrons : q. s. make a Bolus .

110. ℞ of the said Bezoartick Pouder ℈ j adʒ ss: Mithridate ʒ ss ad ʒ j : Syrup of juyce of Citrons , q. s. make a Bolus .

111. ℞ of our Bezoartick stone ( hereafter to be taught , viz. at the end of the Sudorificks ) ℈ j adʒj : bruise it , and give it in Confect of Alkermes ʒ ij : or in Hippocrass ℥ iij.

112. ℞ of our Bezoartick stone ℈ j ad ℈ ii : Mithridate ʒ ss: mix and make a Bolus .

113. ℞ of our Bezoartick stone ℈ j adʒ j : Electuarium ad Tabidos , ʒ j : mix and make a Bolus .

IIII. Sudorificks or Hydroticks , which have for their Basis , a spirit .

114. ℞ Hyppocras ℥ iij : Spirit of Treacle camphorated ʒss ad ʒ j or more : mix them .

115. ℞ Hyppocrass ℥ iij : mixtura simplexʒ j or ℈ iv mix them for a dose .

116. ℞ Spirit of black Cherries , Hypocras , A. ℥ i ss: Treacle-water ℥ j , mix them .

117. ℞ Spirit of Juniper berries , Hippocras , A. ℥ jss : Angelica water the greater composition ℥ j : mixtura simplexʒ ss: mix them .

118. ℞ Hyppocrass ℥ iij : Tincture of Salt of Tartar ℈ j adʒ j : mix them .

119. ℞ Hyppocrass ℥ jv : Tincture of Antimony ℥ ss , adʒ j : Tinctura Vitae ʒ j ss: mix them .

120. ℞ Aqua Epidemica ℥ ij : Hypocrass ℥ j ss: Crollius his Treacle-water camphorated ℥ j ss: mix them : 't is a good thing .

121. ℞ Roots of Butter-bur , of Valerian , A. ℥ ij : Zedoary , Contrayerva , Virginian snake-root , A. ℥ i ss: flowers of Butter-bur , M. jv : Saffron ʒij : cut , bruise , and affuse thereon Canary lb jv : distil S. A. and let the whole Liquor be mixed . Dose ℥ ij ad iij : In the Beak of the Alembick hang Saffron ʒ j ty'd up in a rag .

122. ℞ Roots of Angelica , of Imperatoria , A. ℥ iv : Zedoary , Elecampane , Contrayerva , Gentian , lesser Galangal , A. ℥ j : Tops of Carduus , Rue , Angelica , A.M. iij : middle Bark of Ash ℥ vj : of the best Wine lb vj : Spirit of Vinegar lb ii : mix and distil S.A. dose ℥ iij : These spirituous Sudorificks are good for old People , cold and moist Constitutions , and such as are obnoxious to the Palsy and Dropsy : but in Feaver . ish , hot , cholerick Constitutions , &c. They are naught .

V. Sudorificks or Hydroticks , whose Basis is a Sulphureous Matter , which are commonly given in a pituitous and frigid Constitution , thereby rarifying the Blood.

123. ℞ Balsam of Peru , à gut , x ad ℈ j : Angelica or Bawm water ℥ iij : Bezoartick water ʒ ss or ʒ vi : or more : mix , and give it every morning for many days .

124. ℞ Balsam of Tolu , ℈ j : strong Bezoar water or Angelica-water , the greater Composition , ℥ j ss: mix them , and give it every morning .

125. ℞ Opobalsamum , gut . x. or xij : Bezoartick water ℥ j : mix , and give it many Mornings .

126. ℞ Tincture of the Balsam of Peru , or Tolu ʒjss Spirit of Angelica the greater Composition ℥ is : Syrup of Corn-poppies ʒ vj : mix and add thereto Hyppocrass ℥ iij.

127. ℞ Resin of Guajacum ʒ ij : Chymical Oyl of the same ℈ j : Bezoar mineral , GumGuajacum , A. ʒjss Balsam of Peru , q.s. make a Mass for Pills . Dose ʒ ss a d ℈ ij : drinking after it a dose of some Sudorifick water or Decoction . Willis .

128. ℞ Balsam of Peru ʒ ss adʒ j : Spirit of Harts-horn ℈ j ad ℈ ijj : mix and add thereto Bezoartick water ℥ j : Hypocras ℥ ij .

129. ℞ Balsam of Tolu ʒ ss adʒ j : Spirit of Soot , à gut xvj adʒ ss or more : mix and add Angelica water the greater Composition ℥ iij or iiij .

130. ℞ Balsam of Peru ʒ ss adʒ j : Spirit or rather Powers of Amber ℈ j ad ℈ ij or more : Angelica water aforesaid ℥ iiij : mix them .

VI. Sudorisicks or Hydroticks , whose Basis is an acid Salt , which are given when the Mass of blood is too much shut up or bound too fast by saline fixed Particles , combined with Sulphureous and ●crrestrial , whereby its serosities are not easy to be sent away by Sweat , as in continual Feavers , Scurvy , &c. where this Acid meeting with the said fixed Salt in the Body , dissolves the Combinations , and so unlocks the fermenting Blood , disposing it to an Ephidrosis or Sweating .

131. ℞ Angelica water the greater Composition : ℥ ij : Tinctura diaphoretica Mynsichti ʒ iij : Spirit of Tartar ʒ ss to ʒ j ; flowers of Sal Armoniack ℈ ss: mix them .

132. ℞ Sudorifick water ℥ iij : Spirit of Tartar ℈ ij : flowers of Sal Armoniack ℈ j , mix them .

133. ℞ Aqua Bezoartica , Prophylactick water of Sylvius A. ℥ ss: Mixtura simplex ʒ ss: mix them .

134. ℞ Aqua Epidemica ℥ ii ss: Tinctura Diaphoretica Paracelsi ʒ ss: Volatile Sal Armoniack ℈ ss: Syrup of Clove Gilliflowers ʒ vi : mix them .

135. ℞ Aqua Theriacalis ℥ j ss: Tinctura Pestifera ℥ j : Tinctura Diaphoretic . Mynsichti ʒ ij : Bezoartick Vinegar ʒ iij : Syrup of Juyce of Citrons ℥ j : mix them .

136. ℞ Carduus water ℥ ij : Aqua Epidemica ℥ i : Bezoartick Vinegar ʒ vj : mix them .

137. ℞ of Aqua Imperialis Tinctura Pestifera A. ℥ j simple mixture ʒ j : Syrup of Juyce of Citrons ℥ ss: mix them .

138. ℞ Treacle-water ℥ ij : Bezoartick Vinegar ℥ j : Mithridate ʒ ij : choise Hyppocras ℥ iij : mix them , and give it : 't is an excellent Dose .

VII . Sudorificks or Hydroticks whose Basis is a fixt or Volatile Salt , which may be given to such whose Blood abounds in a Sercus humor , degenerating into a Sowrness , as in a Dropsie , Cacochymia , and Convulsive affections : for , these Salts meeting with the acid , saline Particles of the humors , and combining with them , unlock the joynting together of the Blood , and by their Heterogenity agitate its Mass , whereby its Scrosities are the more easily sepapated in Sweating .

139. ℞ Aqua Epidemica 〈◊〉 ij : Syrup of Clove-gi●i●owers ℥ i : Spirit of Harts-horn ℈ j to ʒ ss: mix them .

140. ℞ Bezoartick water ℥ ij : Syrup of Citron-Peels ℥ j Spirit of Soot , gut . xiv : mix them .

141. ℞ Tincture of Juniper berries , Hypocras , A. ℥ iss Spirit of Sal Armoniack gut . viij , x or xij ad xv . Syrup of Citron-Peels . ʒ vj : mix them .

142. ℞ Crollius his Treaclo water ℥ ij : Hypoeras ℥ iv : Salt of Tartar gr. xv . flowers of Sal Armoniack ℈ ss: mix them for a draught .

143. ℞ Scordium water compound : Butter-bur water compound A. ℥ jss : Syrup of juyce of Sage ℥ j : Powers of Amber , Volatile Salt of Amber A. ℈ ss: mix them .

144. ℞ Ceruse of An●●mony ℈ j : Salt of Tartar gr. xij : Volatile Salt of Amber gr. viij , mix .

145. ℞ Bezoartick pouder ( at Sect. 106. aforegoing ) ℈ j volatile Salt of Amber , flowers of Sal Armoniack A. ℈ ss: mix , and give it in a spoonful of Bezoartick water .

146. ℞ Pouder of Crabs-Claws compound , Bezoar mineral , A. ℈ j to ʒss : mix and give it as the former .

147. ℞ Ceruse of Antimony ℈ j or ʒss : flowers of Sal Armoniack , Salt of Amber A. gr. viij : mix .

148. ℞ Mithridate ʒj : volatile Salt of Amber gr. viij Bezoar-Mineral gr. xvj : make a Bolus .

149. ℞ Diascordium ʒ j : Bezoar mineral ℈ j : flowers of Sal Armoniack , Volatile Salt of Amber , A. gr. iv . mix , and make a Bolus .

150. ℞ Extract of Carduus ʒ ss: Bezoar mineral , Salt of Tartar A. ℈ ss: mix them .

151. ℞ Venice Treacle ʒss of our Bezoartick stone ℈ j : Salt of Harts-horn ℈ ss: mix them .

152. ℞ Extract of Gentian ʒ ss: of our Bezoartick stone ℈ j : Salt of Amber ℈ ss: mix them .

VIII . Sudorificks or Hydroticks , whose Basis is a nitrous Salt , which may be given in the same Cases with the former , for that they destroy the Power of the acid Salt , and so dispose the Mass of Blood , that whilst it ferments , its serum and Excrements may be the more easily separated and sent away .

153. ℞ Sal prunellae ʒ ss: Viper pouder ℈ j ; flowers of Sal Armoniack , volatile Salt of Amber , A. ℈ ss: mix them , and give it in a spoonful of Plague water

154. ℞ Sal prunellae ℈ ij : Salt of Harts-hord , gr. xii , or xv . mix , and give as the former .

155. ℞ Sal prunellae ʒss : Salt of Vipers , gr. x or xij : mix , and give as the former .

156 ℞ Sal prunellae ʒss : Salt of Harts-horn , Volatile Salt of Amber , A. gr. viii : mix them .

157. ℞ Sal prunellae ℈ ij : Salt of Soot , volatile Salt Armoniack , A. gr. xij : mix them .

158. ℞ Sal prunellae ʒ ss: Bezoar minerale ℈ j : flowers of Sal Armoniack , gr. vj : mix them .

159. ℞ Sal Prunellae ʒss : Ceruse of Antimony ℈ j : volatile Salt of Amber , ℈ ss: mix them .

160. ℞ Mithridate ʒ j : Sal prunellae gr . xxv . Volatile Salt of Amber gr. xij : mix them .

161. ℞ Venice Treacle ʒss : Sal Prunellae ℈ j : flowers of Sal Armoniack gr. xv . mix .

162. ℞ Diascordium ʒ j : Sal prunellae ʒ ss: Salt of Harts-horn , gr. xij : mix them .

163. ℞ Diascordium , Venice Treacle , A. ℥ j ss: of our Bezoartick stone ʒ vj : Confectio Alkermes Chymica ʒ iij : Electuarium ad Tabidos , Salt of Vipers A. ʒj mix them well together : dose ℈ j : ad ʒ ss: in a glass of Hyppocrass .

IX . The Composition of Lapis Bezoarticus noster , or , Our Bezoartick Stone , aforementioned , which is two-fold .
First , For the Ordinary sort of People .

164. ℞ Terra sigillata , Viper pouder , Aʒviij . Extractum Bezoarticum dryed , ʒv , ℈ j. dryed Extracts of Contra yerva , of Virginian Snake-root , of Spicknard , of Cloves , of Opium ; Magistery of Pearls , Magistery of Coral , Grains of Kermes , A.ʒiv. Volatile Salt of Amber , Aurum Mosaicum , Saffron , Cochinel , Ambergrise , Musk , Oriental Bezoar , Mineral Bezoar , A. ʒijss ℈ ss. Red Diaphoretick Mercury , ʒjss , gr. xij . Solar Bezoar , Camphir , A. ʒj ℈ j. Purple Calx of Gold ℈ ijss . Oyl of Cinnamon ℈ ij . The ingredients being in fine Pouder mix them ; and with Gelly of Vipers Skins q. s. make a Mass , which Work exceeding well together , and make it up into little Oval Balls like small Eggs , weighing aboutʒij orʒiij . a piece ; then dry them in a shady place , till they become hard like Stones .

In this Composition ( setting aside the Gelly of Viper Skins ) there is about ℥ x. gr. ij . in Weight ; containing about 192 Doses ; so that each Dose weighs about gr. xxv . and contains in it of Opium about gr. 1. ¼ . And ℈ j of the Compositum contains just gr. j. of Opium ; of the Perfumes , about one grain , and a third part of a Grain : of the Diaphoretick Mercury , about 5/12. or almost half a Grain : and of the Solar Bezoar , and of the Camphir , of each about the third part of a Grain : and of the Purple Calx of Gold , about the fifth part of a Grain , or somwhat more . Notwithstanding all which Proportions , the Medicament has a very great Essicacy ; and is also very Dear : but in a full Dose those Proportions are somewhat larger ; and after it is made up with the Gelly may be given à gr. xv . adʒss . and in strong Bodies to ℈ ij : it Sweats powerfully . Now here is to be understood ( as in all other the like Cas●s ) That many small or minute things , of themselves inconsiderable , being conjoyned , may make one great thing , and that of mighty force . This is most apparent and demonstrable in Gun-pouder , so much as will discharge a Musket , has a mighty intrinsick force in it self ; yet the particulars being unconjoyned , are very small things , and of almost inconsiderable worth : the same understand of this Our Medicament .

Secondly , For the Gentry and Nobility , which for distinction sake , We call , Bezoarticum Regale Nostrum , Our Royal Bezoartick .

165. ℞ Solar Bezoar , Purple Calx of Gold , A. ʒviij . Ambergrise , Musk , Viper pouder , A. ʒvj . Red Diaphoretick Mercury , Camphir , Oriental Bezoar , Bezoar Minerale , Saffron , ●●chinele , Volatile Salt of Amber , dry extract of Thebian Opium , A. ʒiv : Grains of Kerines , Extractum Bezoarticum dryed , dryed Extracts of Contra yerva , Virginian Snakeroot , of Spicknard , of Cloves , Oyl of Cinnamon , A. ʒ ii : Aurum Mosaicum , Terra Sigillata , A. ʒj : The ingredients being in fine Pouder , with Gelly of Vipers Skins , q. s. make a Mass , which work exceeding well together , and make it up into little Oval Balls like small Pigeons Eggs , weighing aboutʒij . a piece : dry them in a shady place , till they become hard like S●●●es . If you add to the Mass fine leaf Gold in Pouder ℈ iv . the Medicament will be both more Glorious , and more Virtuous .

The whole of this Compositum ( setting aside the Gelly of Vipers Skins ) is ℥ x ʒiij , ℈ j : of which the Greatest Dose is 25 Grains ; so that in all there is just 200 Doses . In each Dose of which there is contained , of the Solar Bezoar , and Purple Calx of Gold , of each , almost gr. ijss : or about 2 ●● grains : of the Persumes and Viper Pouder , of each almost one Grain and 3 quarters , or , 1 41/52. grains : of the Diaphoretick Mercury , Camphir , and Thebian Opium , &c. of each almost a grain and a quarter , or about gr. 1 〈◊〉 . by which it may appear , That this much exceeds the former in Power and Vertue . After it is made up with the Gelly , it may be given â gr.x. ad xxx . nearly : either in a Bolus , or in some proper Vehicle , as the Sick likes best : It is a great Medicine , and almost of Infinite Virtues . Given in the largest Dose it provokes Sweat powerfully , and expels all manner of Poyson and Malignity from the Heart , whether it proceeds from the Biting or Stinging of any Venomous or Poysonous Creature ; Or , from the Contagion of any Epidemick or Malignant Disease , as the Measles , Small-P●x , Calenture , Sweating-Sickness , malign Feavers , and Plague it self . It mightily strengthens the Heart , revives all the Spirits , Natural , Vital , and Animal , and fortifies the whole intire Man to a Wonder : it is extream good against melancholy , melts frigid , clammy , and viscous humors , and thereby opens obstructions , prevails against affects of the Spleen , and Hypochenders , and discontent of Mind ; it is a singular good thing against the Scurvy , whether in a bot or cold Constitution , as also against the Leprosy , taking away Scabs , Scurff , Itch , Tettars , Ringworms , Morphew , Boyls , &c. by loosening the too strickt joynting of the Blood from a Comblnation of acid or fixt Salts , with Sulphurous Particles , whereby causing a new Fermentation , it separates the Recrements and Impurities thereof through the Pores of the Skin , and sweetens it . It is a most excellent thing in all Burning , Continent ; or Continual Feavers , for it interfers immediately with their original Cause . It destroys the very Essence of Venoms , gives rest and ease , and takes away all manner of pains in any part of the Body . It is good against Catarrhs , and stops all forts of Distillations ( whether thin , sharp , or salt ) falling from the Head upon the Throat and Aspera Arteria : It helps vehement Coughs , expectorates , quenches Thirst , cools Inflamations , eases the most acute pains , as those of the Cholick , Stone , Pleurisy , Gout , &c. and is good in all Fluxes of the Bowels , Womb , &c. It is eminent against Palpitations , Swooning , Trembling , and other Passions of the Heart , sickness of the Stomach , Wind , want of Appetite and Indigestion : It is good against Gravel , Slime , or any thing making a Stoppage of the Urine , whether in the Reins or Bladder ; it provokes Urine , takes away the heat and sharpness thereof , cures the Disuria , Ischuria and Stranguria , and is profitable for such as are troubled with Weaknesses , or languish under Hecticks , Consumptions , Poyson , &c. You may give it in a Bolus , made with a Conserve of Red Roses , or of Wood-Sorrel , and Drink after it a Glass of Tent , Alicant , or Canary . It is a specifick almost in all Diseases , which may befal the Head , Brain , or Nerves , for that it miraculously strengthens those parts , and recreates the Animal Spirits . It is also profitable for Women in Labour , for it expels both Birth and After-birth ; and after Delivery , it stupendiously takes away all the After-pains . Both the Prescripts have like Virtues , but the latter is the more effectual by many degrees .

Examples in Compounding Diureticks . All the matter of all sorts of Solutions and Precipitations depends only upon the affections of Salts . And as the Blood and Humors abound very much in Salt , and are wont to be variously changed by it from one state to another , causing a sickly disposition ; so there will be always need of great Discretion and Judgment in the Physician , to administer such Saline Diureticks , whose Particles may sufficiently differ from those in Our Bodies , whereby Health may be recovered again . The which by what means this may be done , we shall the easilier Judge by running over the Diuretick Salts of every kind .
I. Diureticks whose Basis is an Alcalisate Salt.

It is evident that Alchalizate Salts do somtimes move Vrine . For in great stoppages of the Water , Pouder of Egg-shells , or of Crabs Claws or Eyes , have to some been a present Remedy . The reason of which is this , For that they do not fuse or scatter , nor sensibly praecipitate the Blood. Hence it appears , That these kinds of Salts , are to be given in an Acetous Discrasy of the Blood and Humors ; for that they bind up the acid Salts by their Combination , freeing the Blood from Fluxions and Coagulations , that thereby it might be strengthened to retain its superfluous Serum to transfer it by the Emulgent Arteries to the Reins .

166. ℞ Salt of Tartar ℈ ss. Crabs Eyes levigated ℈ j. mix them .

167. ℞ Gascoin Pouder ʒjss . Salt of Amber , Sal Prunellae , A. ℈ ij . Salt of Tartar , Nutmegs , A. ℈ j. mix in a fine Pouder . Dose ℈ j adʒss .

168. ℞ Pearl and Coral laevigated , A. ℈ ss ad j. Salt of Tartar ℈ ss. mix them .

169. ℞ Egg-shell levigated ℈ j ad ij . Salt of Tartar ℈ ss. mix them .

170. ℞ Pouder of Crabs-Claws Compound gr. xij . ad xviij . Salt of Eggshells gr. vj . ad x. Cloves gr.ij. mix them .

171. ℞ Calx of Eggshells ʒss . Gascoin Pouder ℈ j. Egg-shell laevigated ℈ ss. Salt of Tartar gr. vj. Nutmegs , Cloves , A. gr. ij . all being in fine Pouder , make them into Pills with Venice Turpentine for a Dose .

172. ℞ Egg-shels laevigated ʒss . Salt of Broom ℈ j. make a Bolus with Turpentine .

II. Diureticks whose Basis is a Volatile Salt.

These are commonly used to provoke Vrine in a sharp Discrasy of the Blood , for that their Particles being admitted into the Blood do destroy the Potency of the fluid Salt therein , whereby the Blood recovering a due mixture is freed from Coagulations , and sucks up again into it self whatsoever of the Serum is gone forth of the Vessels , and delivers the superfluous to the Reins , &c. These have Particles fierce and elastick , so that in amending the evil disposition of the Blood ; they sometimes dispose the superfluous Serum to be taken away by Diaphoresis or Sweat , as well as by a Diuresis , or purging by Vrine . To this Classis belongs the Volatile Salt of Animals and Minerals made by Distillation ; as also the integral parts of the living Creatures and Vegetables , as Vipers , Bees , Millepedes , Grass-hoppers , Cantharides , Earthworms , &c. Mustard-seed , Scurvy-grass , Horse-Radish , Cresses of all sorts , Crow-foot , Onions , Garlick , Leeks , Chervil , Parsley , Alexanders , &c.

173. ℞ Roots of Fennel , Partly , Smallage , Chervil , Eringo , Rest harrow , A. ℥ j : Onions , Garlick , Leeks , A. ℥ jss : leaves of Saxifrage M.j : Stone Crop M. ss: Parsly and Carraway seeds , A. ℥ ss: Juniper-berries ℥ j : Spring-water lb iv or v : boyl till almost half is consumed : strain , and add Rhenish Wine lb j : choise Honey , or Syrup of Marsh-Mallows , ℥ iiss : Dose ℥ iv , vj ; or viij . twice a day .

174. ℞ Onions , Leeks , Garlick , very thin sliced or bruised , A. ℥ iss: Rhenish or White Wine lb ij : Infuse 12 or 24 hours , then strain ; and give the Sick of the Liquor ℥ ii , iii , or iv : three or four times or oftner in a day .

175. ℞ living Millepedes Nᵒ 50 , or 60. or more , bruise them : Nutmegs bruised ℈ j : Cloves gr . iij : Rhenish Wine , Arsmart water , A. ℥ ijss : digest 6 or 12 hours , then strain out , and gives it for a draught .

176. ℞ Onions ℥ ij : leaves of Parsly , Chervil , Alexanders , A. M.iij : bruise them all well : assuse White or Rhenish Wine lb jss : digest 6 or 12 hours , then strain , and squeeze forth hard : Dose ℥ iii , iv : or more , twice a day .

177. ℞ rectified S. V. lb iij . Pouder of dryed Millepedes , or Bees , or Grass-hoppers , or of Cantharides , ℥ j or ℥ iss: Dose gut . x , xv , to xx , or xxx . in a fit Vehicle .

178. ℞ Tincture of Salt of Tartar , Tincture of Millipedes , ana gut . xv . mix them , and give it in a glass of Canary or Cinnamon water .

179. ℞ living Hoglice lb ii ss: leaves of Cresses , Chervile , Saxifrage , Parsly , Hydropiper , Golden-rod , ana , M. ij : Hors-radish-roots ℥ vi Mustard seed ℥ iv : Onions , Garlick A. ℥ iij : Juniper-berries , wild Carotseed , Rocket seed , A. ℥ ii : Cardamums , Nutmegs , A. ℥ j : cut and bruise what are to be cut and bruised , and affuse thereupon Whey ( made of Milk with White wine ) lb xii : distil , and let the whole liquor ( being distilled together ) be mixt together : dose ℥ iv : 2 , 3 , or 4 times a day .

180. ℞ Bees dryed , Millepedes dryed A. ℥ j : Lovage seeds ʒ vj : Volatile Salt of Amber ʒ iij : make a subtile Pouder , and mix them together : Dose ℈ j ad ʒss : in white or Rhenish wine , or Cinnamon-water .

181. ℞ Juniper-water ℥ iij : Hydropiper water ℥ ij : Onion-water , Radish water compound , A. ℥ j : Spirit of Tartar ℈ jv ad ʒ ij ss: mix for two draughts .

182. ℞ Juniper and Onion water A. ℥ ij : Radish-water compound , Saxifrage and Camomil water , A. ℥ j : Spirit of Urine or Soot ℈ ij adʒ j : mix for 2 draughts .

183. ℞ Volatile Salt of Amber ʒ ij : Sal prunellae ʒ j ss: Salt of Millepedes A. ʒ ss: mix for a pounder : dose ℈ 1 ad gr. xxv . or ʒ ss: in a proper Vehicle .

184. ℞ Volatile Salt of Amber ʒ ij : pouder of dri'd Bees and Millepedes A. ʒ j : mix them . Dose ℈ j ad ʒ ss: in white or Rhenish wine .

185. ℞ Volatile Salt of Amber , flowers of Sal Armoniack , A. ʒ ij : Sal prunellae , pouder of dry'd Bees or Millepedes , A. ʒ j : mix them . Dose ℈ j adʒ j ss.

186. ℞ Millepedes prepared , ʒij : flowers of Sal Armoniack , salt of Amber , Nutmegs in pouder A. ʒ ss: Venice Turpentine q. s. mix and make pills for 7 , or 10 doses .

187. ℞ Pouder of Millepedes , Burdock seed , A. ʒjss : Salt of Amber , Volatile Sal Armoniack , A. ʒ ss: Salt of Vipers , Oyl of Nutmegs , A. ℈ ss: Balsam Capivi , q.s. mix and make Pills for 8 or 10 doses , to be taken mornning and Evening .

188. ℞ Volatile Salts of Millepedes , of Vipers , of Urine , A. gr. vij ad jx : mix them .

III. Diureticks whose Basis is a fixed Salt , or Lixivial .

These are commonly given to move Vrin in such as have Dropsies , chiefly in an Anasarca , and in an Ascites : So a Lixivium made of the Ashes of Wormwood , or Broom or Bean-stalks in Water , or Whitewine , and given causes a plentiful flux of Vrine , whereby those diseases are oftentimes taken away : but this has not succeeded in all persons , for , in some , we have found upon the taking of these things , an Ascitis to have been increased , the reason we have in another place in part declared : however it is certain , That the Lixivial Sals do not fuse nor praecipitate either Milk or Blood , and therefore they are not by their proper Virtue dinretick , but seem to be influenced in that kind only when they meet with a mighty Acid or Coagulative Salt in the Blood , where by encountring and destroying its Energy , it causes the Blood ( fused by the acid , and so made unable to hold its Serum ) to suck up the said extravased serosities , and so to recover its due Consistency , by which continually carrying it to the Reins there is made a large Evacuation by Vrine .

189. ℞ Vine ashes ℥ vj : white or Rhenish wine lb ijss : Nutmegs bruised ʒ ij ss: infuse close & warm 24 hours , then strain : dose ℥ vj : twice or thrice a day .

190. ℞ Rhenish Wine ℥ xxjv : Salts of Tartar , of Wormwood , of Pease-straw A. ʒ ss: mix , and sweenten with Syrup of Marsh-mallows ℥ iij , for iiij doses .

191. ℞ White-wine ℥ xxjv : Salt of Broom , Salt of Vine branches , A. ℈ ij : mix .

192. ℞ Spring-water ℥ xxjv : Salt of Broom , Salt of Bean-stalks , A. ℈ ij ss: mix and sweeten with Syrup of Althaea , for jv doses .

193. ℞ Infusion of large Thomas Onions sliced ℥ xvj : ( made in Water or Wine ) Salt of Tartar , Salt of Broom A. ℈ ij : mix , and sweeten as aforesaid for jv doses .

194. ℞ Infusion of Mustard-seed made in White-wine ℥ vj : Tincture of Salt of Tartar ʒ j adʒ j ss: mix for a draught to be taken twice a day .

195. ℞ Water of Quick-lime ℥ jv ad ℥ vj : Tincture of Salt of Tartar ʒ j ad ʒjss : mix for a dose to be taken twice a day .

196. ℞ Infusion of large Onions slic'd , or of Mustard seed bruised , in white wine ℥ xxx , in which quench flints 6 , 8 , or 10 times , of which drink ℥ vj twice a day .

197. ℞ Rhadish-water compound , water of Hydropiper , A. ℥ i ss: Tincture of Salt of Tartar ʒ j ad ʒ j ss: Syrup of Althaea ʒ ij : mix them for a dose .

198. ℞ Salts of Tartar , of Vine-branches , of Wormwood , of Broom , of Bean-stalks , A. ʒ ss: Coral calcin'd white , ʒiss : Salt of Amber , Nutmegs , A. ʒ ss: make all into a pouder : dose ʒ ss ad ℈ jj , in white or Rhenish Wine .

IV. Diureticks whose Basis is an Acid Salt.

Acid Salts fuse the Blood , and praecipitate it into Serosities , even as sharp or sowr things do Milk , being dropt into it warm : but this happens not alike in every one , nor to every one indifferently . In a healthful habit , or what is near it , the blood is replenish'd with a Salt partly fixed , partly volatile , and partly nitrous : but in some scorbutical and hydropical Persons , it is filled with a Salt chiefly fixed : Inthese Cases Acid diureticks are given with Success : But in other Scorbutical and hydropical persons , as also in Catarrs and Rhumatisms , where the said Salt of the Blood is only and wholy fixed , and the Volatile totally depressed , they are thought rather to do hurt ; in this Case Medicines indued with a Volatile Salt are more proper . Among acid Diureticks , Spirits of Salt , of Niter , of Vitriol , of Sulphur ; as also juyces of Citrons , of Limons , of Oranges of Sorrel , White and Rhenish wine , Cider , Cremor Tartari and Tartar Vitriolate are Chief .

199. ℞ Arsmart Water , Water of Radishes Compound , A. ℥ iss: Parietary-Water ℥ iij : Oyl of Sulphur gut xvj : salt of Tartar gr. xii : syrup of Vinegar ʒvi : mix them .

200. ℞ Water of hot Arsmart , White Wine , A. ℥ iiii : Juyce of Sorrel ℥ iss: Juyce of Limons ℥ ss: mix them for a draught .

201. ℞ spring-water ʒvi : Oyl of Vitriol gut . vj ad x , xij : or more , as the Patient likes it in sowrness ; stir it well ( because the Oyl is apt to settle ) and give it for a draught .

202. ℞ spring Water ℥ vi : Oyl of Sulphur gut . viii ad xii or xvi : Syrup of Clove-gilliflowers ℥ ss: mix them for a draught .

203. ℞ Cinnamon Water ℥ iss: Oyl of Sulphur gut . vj or x : mix them well .

204. ℞ Spring-water , Cinnamon-water , A. ℥ ii : Oyl of Salt gut . iiii ad vj : mix .

205. ℞ Juyce of Limons ℥ ii : Radish-water Compound ℥ iss: Syrup of the five opening roots ℥ ss: mix , and make a Potion .

206. ℞ Juyce of Limons , of Citrons , and of Sorrel , A. ℥ iss: Arsmart water , water of Radishes Compound , A. ℥ iv : White Wine ℥ vi : Oyl of Sulphur gut . xvi : syrup of Clove-gilliflowers ℥ ijss : mix for four Doses .

207. ℞ Cremor Tartari , Sal Prunellae ( in fine pouder ) A. ʒiss : Pouder of Crabs-Eyes , or Claws ʒi : Salt of Amber ℈ i : Tartar Vitriolate ℈ ss: mix into a fine Pouder . Dose ʒss ad ℈ ii , in a fit Vehicle .

208. ℞ Tartar Vitriolated ʒii : Pouder of Egg shels ʒiss : Cremor Tartari , Daucus-seed , A. ʒss : make a fine Pouder . Dose ʒss ad ℈ ii .

209. ℞ spirit of Salt ʒii : Harts-horn burnt and poudred , so much as may drink it up , and make a Pouder : Dose ℈ i adʒss . in a fit Vehicle .

210. ℞ Oyl of Vitriol or Sulphur ℥ ss: Hartshorn calcined , as aforesaid , q.s. mix and make a Pouder , with which mix Nutmegs in Pouder ʒiij . Dose ℈ i adʒss .

V. Diureticks whose Basis is a Nitrous Salt.

Niter is a Salt , which is neither acid , nor fixed , nor volatile , having a kind as it were of Neutral Property , or a middle or a central State between them . So much it has of a Volatile , as being melted and inflamed by Sulphur cast in , it will by and by , or in no longer time fly away . So much it has of a fixed , as being melted in a Crucible , that it will suffer a continual Fusion , and perhaps perpetual , without any great loss of Particles . And so much it has of an acid , as being distilled ( its spirit being rather flame than vapour ) comes acid into the Receiver . Niter is the flame whereby all sublinary Fire is enkindled and sustained , that by which all Plants do grow and flourish , and by which all living Creatures live and breath . It cools the Blood notably , and as strongly moves Vrine , yet all its Particles are so far from being cold , that on the contrary nothing can be more igniferous , this is a Parodox whose reason out to be sought out , the which we shall do in some other place , we cannot attend it here . However it is clear , that Niter has Relation both to a fixed and volatile Salt ; for it , being put into Milk , will even ( as fixed and volatile Salts ) keep it from , or take way its Coagulation : in like manner being put into warm Blood , it will preserve it ( as well as they ) from Coagulation , and discoloration : from whence we conclude , that the Particles of Niter being taken inwardly , may keep , or restore the just mixtion of the Blood , for that they hinder its Fusions and Coagulations , by making the flame of the Blood to burn more pure and clear , and freeing it from troublesome , heterogenous sulphurous Fumes , and suffocating Vapours , so that being more loose from its close joyntings ; it s Serum is the more easily extricated from it , in the emulgent Arteries , and so sent away by the Reins through the Vrinary passages .

211. ℞ Sal Prunellae ʒss ad ℈ ii or ʒi : White Wine ℥ viij : Syrup of Pellitory of the Wall ℥ iss: mix for a dose : 't is an admirable thing in a Dropsy , and in all stoppages of Urine .

212. ℞ Sal Prunellae ʒss adʒi : Spring Water ℥ iiii : Syrup of Pellitory ℥ i : mix .

213. ℞ Sal Prunellae ʒss adʒi : Infusions of Onions sliced in White or Rhenish Wine ℥ vj : Syrup of Pellitory of the Wall , or of Marsh-Mallows ℥ iss: mix for a Dose .

214. ℞ Sal Prunellae ʒss adʒi : Salt of Amber ℈ ss: White Wine ℥ iiii ad ℥ vi : Syrup of Pellitory of the Wall ℥ i : mix for a Dose .

215. ℞ Sal Prunellae ℈ j ad ij : Salt of Amber ℈ ss ad j : Saffron gr. v : White or Rhenish Wine q. s. mix for a Dose , and sweeten them well with Syrup of Pellitory of the Wall.

216. ℞ Sal Prunellae ʒiii : Salt of Amber ʒii : Salt of Wormwood ʒss : mix them : Dose ʒss : thrice a Day in White or Rhenish Wine , sweetned with Syrup of Pellitory .

217. ℞ Sal Prunellae , Crabs Eyes laevigated , Salt of Wormwood , A. ʒij : Mithridate ℥ i : mix them . Dose ʒi or ℈ iiii . thrice a day .

218. ℞ Sal Prunellae , White Sugar , A. ʒi : White Wine ℥ jx : mix , and give it at three times , viz. at Morning , Noon , and Night .

219. ℞ Sal Prunellae ʒi : flowers of Sal Armoniack ℈ ii : White Wine ℥ xij : Syrup of Pellitory of the Wall ℥ iii : mix for three Doses to be taken , Morning , Noon and Night .

220. ℞ Sal Prunellae ʒss : Volatile Salt of Hartshorn gr. xv : Infusion of Onions sliced in White or Rhenish Wine ℥ vij : Syrup of Pellitory of the Wall ℥ ii : mix it for a Dose , to be given in the Morning fasting .

VI. Diureticks whose Basis is sulpherous or spirituous .

Of this kind there are several ; some of which are Resinous : as Turpentine , Balsams of Peru , Tolu , Gillead , and Preparations out of them . Some Oleaginous ; as Oyls of Juniper-berries , Carraways , of Nutmegs , of Wax , and drops of other Fat things , most of which being taken inwardly , cause the Vrine to smell like Violets . Some Spirituous ; as Spirit of Wine , spirit of Juniper-berries , Radish Water Compound , with many other hot Waters ; yea and strong Wines drank plentifully , which in Hydropick and cold Scorbutick people happily produce a Diuresis . The cause is from the Sowrness of the Blood , its want of Spirits , defect of Fermentation , or strength of the acid and coagulative Salt , whereby the Blood is so weakned as not to perform well its Circulation , nor to contain within it self its superfluous Serosities , till it can carry them to the Reins ; which defects , all the aforenamed Remedies take away , by heating , and enlivening the Blood , and restoring its weakness by adding spirits thereto , whereby it is able to keep its whole mixtion intire , so that ariving perfect by the Emulgent Arteries , it lets go its Serum , and so provokes a plentiful and pleasant Diuresis .

221 : ℞ S.V. lb viij : large Onions bruises , Garlick bruised , A. lb j : Mustard-seed ℥ iiii : mix and distil to dryness . Dose ℥ ij , twice or thrice a day .

222. ℞ S.V. lb iiii : large Oni●●s , Jan●per-berries both 〈…〉 A. lb ss: Nutmegs 〈…〉 bruise them well , mix and ●●til in a Copper Visica to dryness . Dose ℥ jss . twice a day .

223. ℞ Millepedes pre 〈◊〉 ℥ ss: Nutmegs ʒi● : 〈…〉 of Salt of Tartar , 〈…〉 or aetherial spirit of Turpentine , A. ℥ vi : distil in B.M. with a gentle fire ; so have you a Spirit and Oyl ; as also a deliquium of Salt of Tartar : each of which have a notable diuretick power .

224. ℞ Juniper-berries ( gently and throughly dryed in an Oven , and reduced into a gross Pouder lb i : S V. rectified , so as it may fire Gun-pouder lb iijss : digest cold three or four days , then distil in B. M. to dryness . Dose ʒij , iij , or iiij : in White , Rhenish Wine or Canary , two or three times a day .

225. ℞ Ivy , Juniper and Bay-berries , fresh gather'd , A. lb ss: Wild Carrot seed ℥ iv : Nutmegs ℥ ij : bruise all , and put them into a glass Retort , upon which assuse S.V. rectified lb iiii : and adding thereto the best Venice Turpentine lb i : let them be distilled in a Sand Furnace with a gentle heat ( in my opinion a gentle B. M. would be better , ) having a care of an Empyruma ; so have you a Spirit and yellow Oyl , both egregiously Diuretick . Dose of the Spirit ʒi ad ii or iii : of the Oyl ℈ ss ad ℈ i : in a fit Vehicle . Dr. Willis .

226. ℞ the Magma of the former Prescript , upon which assuse Tincture of Salt of Tartar lb i : digest many days in a Glass Vessel close shut in a Sand Furnace , that a red Tincture may be drawn forth . Dose ℈ i ad ii , or ʒi : in a convenient Vehicle .

227. ℞ Juniper-berries dryed very gently in an Oven , Winter-Cherries perfectly dry , both bruised , Millepedes prepared , A. ℥ i : rectifyed S. V. lb v : digest in a cool place for thirty days , shaking the glass 2 or 3 times a day : after let it settle three or four days , and decant the Tincture which keep for use . Dose ʒi ad iii. in a fit Vehicle .

228. ℞ Balsam of Peru or Tolu , Mithridate A. ʒss : mix into a Bolus .

229. ℞ Balsam of Peru ℈ ii : Mithridate ʒss : Millepedes prepared in Pouder : mix and make a Bolus .

230. ℞ S.V. rectified lb ii : Venice Turpentine , or Balsam of Peru , ℥ iii : mix , and extract a strong Tincture . Dose ʒi ad iii : in any fit Vehicle .

231. ℞ spirit of Wine rectified lb ii : Venice Turpentine ℥ iii : Juniper-berries very gently dried and poudred ℥ i : Winter-cherries ℥ ss: mix , digest twenty days , and extract a Tincture .

232. ℞ spirit of Wine rectified lb iiss : Juniper-berries poudred , Daucus-seed beaten , A. ℥ ii : Nutmegs in Pouder ℥ i : make a strong Tincture by digestion . Dose ʒi ad ii , or more .

233. ℞ Balsam of Tolu ℈ i adʒi or ii : Millepedes in Pouder ℈ ss: mix them .

234. ℞ Venice Turpentine , Balsam of Peru , A. ℈ i : Salts of Millepedes , and of Amber , A. ℈ ss: mix .

235. ℞ Venice Turpentine ℈ ii : Oyl of Juniper-berries gut . x : Volatile Salt of Harts-horn gr. viii : Sugar ʒii : mix all very well together for one Dose .

Examples in Compounding of Ischureticks .
I. Ischureticks which are said to thicken the Blood.

236. ℞ Blood of Comfrey ℥ ss: Lettice-water ℥ iss: Gum Tragacanth ʒss : dissolve and make a Mucilage for one Dose , to be taken Morning and Night sweetned with white Sugar Candy , and that either alone , or dissolved in Milk.

237. ℞ Cowslip water ℥ iii : Cinnamon Barley water ʒii : dissolve therein Cherry-tree , or Plum-tree Glew ʒi : for two Doses .

238. ℞ Gum Tragacanth , Gum Arabick , both in fine Pouder : Sugar Penidies , white Sugar Candy each in fine Pouder ʒvi : mix them . Dose ʒiss adʒii , twice a day in Lettice Water , or Water distilled from Milk , or in Milk mix with pure Well-Water .

239. ℞ Gum Tragacanth , Cherry-tree Gum , both in fine Pouder , A. ℥ i : white Sugar Candy in fine pouder ℥ ss: mix to be taken as aforesaid . Dose ʒiss : or more .

240. ℞ Ichthyocolla , or Ising-glass , Comfrey-roots , both in fine pouder , A. ℥ i : Lozenges of Sugar pearled ʒvi : mix them . Dose ʒi to ʒii .

241. ℞ Mucillages of Ichthyocolla , of Gum Tragacanth , A. ℥ i : Syrup of Lettice ℥ ii : mix for two Doses to be given Morning and Night in Milk , distilled water , &c.

242. ℞ Gum Tragacanth , Mastich , Olibanum , Amber , all in fine Pouder , A. ℥ ss: Sugar Penides ℥ iss: mix them : Dose ʒiss .

243. ℞ Olibanum , Mastich , White Amber , all in fine pouder , A. ℥ i : Pulvis Haly ℥ ii : Balsam of Tolu ℥ ss: make a subtil pouder . Dose ʒss , three or four times a day .

244. ℞ choise Rhubarb gr. xvi : Cinnamon gr. viii : make a pouder to be taken in the Morning fasting , for six , eight , or ten days .

245. ℞ Resumptive Electuary ℥ iii : Species of Diatragacanthon frigidum ʒi : red Coral laevigated ʒii : Terra Sigillata , Confect of Hyacinths , A. ʒiss : Gelly of Vipers flesh , q.s. mix and make an Electuary : Dose the quantity of a Wall-nut , three times a day .

246. ℞ of Decoction ( made of Barley and Water-Lilly roots ) lb iss : sweet Almonds bruised ℥ iss: White Poppy-seeds ℥ i : Seeds of Purslane and Lettice , A. ℥ ss: make an Emulsion : Dose ℥ iii or iiii , thrice a day .

247. ℞ Water of Milk distilled lb ii : sweet Almonds , greater Cold seeds , A. ℥ iss: white Poppy-seeds ℥ i : make an Emulsion . Dose as the former .

248. ℞ Water of Milk distilled lb i : Smiths Forge-water filterated , lb ss: Lettice and Purslane water , Poppy-water , A. ℥ iii : syrup of Lettice or Purslane q. s. mix them . Dose ℥ iii or iv , four , five or six times a day .

249. ℞ Roots of Comfry , and of Water — Lillies , A. ℥ iii : Dates sliced ℥ ii : seeds of Mallows , of Cotton , of Plantane , of Flea●wort , A. ℥ ss. Smiths Forge-water filtiated lb iv : boyl till half is consumed : strain and add Syrup o● Lettice ℥ iv : Dose ℥ iv : thrice a day .

250. ℞ Cypress-tops M. vi : leaves of Clary , flowers of Archangel , of Comfrey , and of Water Lillies , A.M. iii : Roots of Water-Lillies , and of Comfrey bruised , A. lb ss: Mace ℥ i : Cloves , Cinnamon , A. ℥ ss: let all be cut small and bruised ; assuse thereon New Milk lb xii : digest 12 hours , then distil to dryness , taking care that it Tast not of Fire . Dose ℥ iv , thrice a day with the Pouders at sect. 238 , and 243. or the Electuary at Sect. 245. above .

II. Ischureticks endued with an Alchalifate Salt.

251. ℞ Terra Sigillata , red Coral , Cuttle-bone , all in subtil Pouder , A. ℥ i : white Sugar Candy ℥ iss: make a fine Pouder : Dose ʒss adʒi : thrice a day , in some convenient Vehicle .

252. ℞ Red Coral , Cuttle bone , A. ʒiiii : Hartshorn philosophically calcined , ʒiii : Pearls , Ivory , Crabs-Eyes , A. ʒi : make a fine Pouder . Dose ʒss , thrice a day .

253. ℞ Terra Sigillata , Pearl , Oyster shells , Harts-horn calcined , A. ℥ ss: white Sugar Candy ʒvi : make a fine Pouder . Dose ʒss adʒi : thrice a day in a fit Vehicle .

254. ℞ Ivory , Terra Sigillata ʒiii : Egg-shels , Oyster-shells , A. ʒi : make a subtil pouder to be given 3 or 4 times a day in Confect of Alkermes .

255. ℞ of the former pouder ℥ ss: Poppy-seeds ʒiss : make a pouder , which you may give in Syrup of Lettice or Purslane . Dose ʒss ad ℈ ii .

256. ℞ of the pouder at sect. 253. above , ℥ iii : of the Species Diatragacanthon frigidum ℥ ii : Sugar Candy ℥ iss: white Poppy seeds ʒvi : make a fine Pouder , which form into Troches with Mucilage of Gum Tragacanth , weighing each ʒss : Dose iii , three or four times a day .

257. ℞ of the same pouder at sect. 253. ℥ ii : Conserve of Flowers of Water-Lillies ℥ iii : Electuary Resumptive ℥ iv : with Syrup of Letttice q.s. make an Electuary . Dose the quantity of a Chestnut thrice a day , drinking after it a draught of the Water at sect. 250.

258. ℞ Terra Sigillata ℥ ss ; Pulvis Haly ℥ i : Conserve of Red Roses ℥ iss: with Syrup of Lettice q.s. make an Electuary to be taken ℥ ss , at a time , 3 times a day .

III. Ischureticks endued with a fixed Salt.

259. ℞ Tincture of Salt of Tartar , or of its deliquium ℈ i adʒss : distilled water of Milk , ℥ iijj : or new generous Canary ℥ iss: mix , and give it thrice a day .

260. ℞ Tincture of Antimony ʒi adʒiss or more : of the destilled Water at sect. 250. above ℥ iij : mix them for a Dose to be given three times a day .

261. ℞ Tincture of Salt of Tartar , Tincture of Antimony , A. ℈ j adʒss : new Canary not yet fine ℥ iv : mix , and give the same three or four times a day . New Canary alone ( whilst it is not yet fine ) is Ischuretical in some persons to a wonder : I have known it cause a stoppage of Urine not easy to be removed ; and therefore in a Diabetes , I often chuse it for a Vehicle with good success .

262. ℞ Salt of Coral ℈ j Ashes of Hartshorn ℈ ss: give them in new Canary .

263. ℞ ashes of Hartshorn ʒss : syrup of Lettice ℥ i : mix them , drinking with them , of a moderate Lime-Water ℥ iii or ●iii , thrice a day .

264. ℞ of the pouder at sect. 252. above ʒss : Conserve of Red Roses ʒi : mix and take it ; drinking after it the Lime-water asoresaid ℥ iv : do it three times a day .

265. ℞ Conserves of flowers of Archangel , of Comfry flowers , A. ℥ iv : the reddest Crocus of Steel ℥ ss: Coral Calcined tô Whiteness ʒii : syrup of Comfry , q.s. mix them . Dose ʒii , three or four times a day .

266. ℞ reddest Crocus of Steel ℈ i : Coral , calcined , to whiteness , Hartshorn calcin'd A. ʒss : Oystershells calcined gr . vj : Mithridate q.s. mix for a Dose to be taken twice a day .

267. ℞ Red Crocus of Steel , Coral calcined , A gr. vi : pouder of Comfrey roots ʒss : pouder of Henbane-seeds ℈ i : Syrup of Lettice q.s. mix and make a Bolus for one Dose , give it twice a day .

268. ℞ Lapis Specularis calcined ℥ i : pouder of Henbane-seeds ʒij : mix them . Dose ʒss adʒj , twice or thrice a day : it is good against a bloody Excretion of the Urine .

269. ℞ Coral calcined white ʒiij : Gum Arabick , Tragacanth , Comfrey-roots , A. ʒj : make a pouder ; for nine Doses to be taken three times a day in any convenient Vehicle .

270. ℞ the reddest Crocus Martis ʒvi : Gum Lac ʒiv : Gum Tragacanth ʒij : make a pouder for 21 Doses to be taken three times a day in any proper Vehicle , chiefly new Canary .

271. ℞ Coral calcined ʒiv : Oyster-shells , Gum Lac , reddest Crocus Martis , A. ʒii : Gum Tragacanth , Comfrey-flowers , flowers of Arch-angel , A. ʒi : Egg-shels ʒss : make all into a subtil Pouder . Dose ʒss ad ℈ ij .

272. ℞ Coral calcined , Antimony Diaphoretick , A. ʒss : mix for a Dose .

273. ℞ Bezoar Mineral gr. xviij : Coral levigated ℈ i : red Crocus Martis ℈ ss: Mithridate q.s. make a Bolus for one Dose to be given twice or thrice a day .

274. ℞ Antimony Diaphoretick ʒiiii : Bezoar Minerale ʒij : Gum Tragacanth ʒiss : make a fine Pouder for fifteen Doses to be given thrice a day :

275. ℞ Hartshorn calcined ℥ ss: Smiths Forge water filterated lb iv : boyl till half is consumed ; adding towards the End , of a Crust of Bread , of Comfry-roots , of Water-Lilly roots dryed , A. ℥ iss: strain and sweeten with Syrup of Lettice ℥ iii. Dose ℥ iv : thrice a day .

IV. Ischureticks endued with a Volatile Salt.

276. ℞ Volatile Salt of Harts-horn , Volatile Salt of Amber , A. ʒss : Pouder of Henbane seeds ʒj : mix for three Doses .

277. ℞ Volatile Salt of Hartshorn and of Mans skull A. ʒss : reddest Crocus Martis ʒii ; mix them . Dose gr. xv . thrice a day .

278. ℞ Volatile Salt of Amber , Coral calcined white , reddest Crocus Martis , make all into a fine pouder for 9 Doses to be taken three times a day .

279. ℞ Solar Tincture with Sal Armoniack prepared ℥ j ; Dose xx drops , thrice a day , in any proper Vehicle , chiefly new Canary .

280. ℞ Spirits of Mans Blood , and of Hartshorn , A. gut . xx : distilled water of Milk ℥ ii : new Canary ℥ iij : mix them to be taken twice or thrice a day .

281. ℞ Volatile Sal Armoniack , Volatile Salt of Amber , A. gr. vj : pouder of Henbane seeds ℈ j adʒi : mix for a Dose to be given thrice a day , or as you see need .

V. Iscureticks endued with an Hypnotick Quality .

These by stopping the Animal spirits , retard the motion of the Blood , and so hinder somthing its effervescency and fusion , whereby the Vrinary flux is in part stopt .

282. ℞ Syrup of Mecomium ℥ ss adʒvi : Lettice and Poppy waters , A. ℥ jss : mix them for a Dose , and give it twice a day at first ; afterwards thrice a day .

283. ℞ Diacodium Soliduum Vulgare ℥ jss : being in the form of Lozenges , you may eat the quantity up in a day .

284. ℞ Diacodium in solido , of the Augustian Physicians ℥ jss : eat it as the former .

285. ℞ Diacodium in solido Actuarij ʒvj ad jx : eat it in the space of a day .

286. ℞ Diacodium Liquidum , i.e. syrup of Meconium , syrup of Red or Corn Poppies , and Syrup of Poppies Compound , A. ℥ j : Syrup of Water Lillys ℥ ij : mix them . Give the one half at Night going to Bed , the other half the next Night , and so continue as you see occasion : if these things prevail not ,

287 ℞ Liquid Laudanum Helmontij gut . xx ad xxv or xxx : give it every Night in a Glass of choise new Canary .

288. ℞ Laudanum Paracelsi gr. iij ad vij : give it every Night , drinking after it a little Glass of new Canary : after 12 Nights taking , you may encrease the Dose every Night half a grain for 12 Nights more ; then for 12 Nights more diminish half a grain .

289. ℞ of our Guttae Vitae gut , xx ad xxx : after twelve days , you may encrease the Dose every Night , one or two Drops ; take them in Syrup of Water Lillies , or in new Canary mixt with Poppy water .

290. ℞ Laudanum Nostrum ( at sect. 7. cap. 8. lib. 2. following ) gr. ij ad vj : continue the same Dose for twelve days , after encrease it every Night half a grain for twelve days more .

291. ℞ Confectio Anodyna Nostra gr . viij ad xvj : give it in Syrup of Water-Lillies , or Syrup of Lettice , or in Lettice or Poppy-water , or in new Canary , after twelve days , you may encrease the Dose every Night one grain for twelve Nights .

292. A certain specifick .

℞ Henbane seeds whole or bruised ℈ j adʒij : according to Age and Strength : Give them every Night going to Bed for five , seven , or nine Nights . I know one that has given these Seeds to ʒiv : three or four nights together , see cap. 1. sect. 47. aforegoing of this Book : Taken in substance they are best .

293. ℞ of a Decoction ( made of dryed Comfrey-roots ʒvi , and Barley hull'd ) ℥ vj : seeds of White Poppy , and of Henbane , A. ℥ j : sweet Almonds blanched Nᵒ. vj : make an Emulsion which give every Night going to Bed.

294. ℞ of the Water at fect. 250. aforegoing ℥ iij : solution of Gum Tragacanth ʒij : Emulsion made of Henbane-seeds ʒj , in Water distilled from Milk : Diacodium ʒiij , mix to be taken at Night going to Bed.

295. ℞ Henbane-seeds ʒj ad ij , or more , made into an Emulsion in Water of Milk , or with the Water at Sect. 250. aforegoing ℥ vi : take it at Night going to Bed.

296. Take Conserve of flowers of Water Lillys ʒijss : Henbane-seeds ℈ j adʒj , bruised well : of Our Guttae Vitae gut . xij ad xx : Tincture of Steel gut . vj : make a Bolus to be given at Night going to Bed.

VI. An Ischuretick Amulet .

297. Take a very well dryed Toad and large ; sew it up in a piece of pure fine and thin silk , hang it about the Neck , so as it may fall below the Pitt of the Stomach ; and let it be worn for two or three Months or more , With this I have perfectly cured four or five several persons ( two of which were Woinenkind ) of a constant Diabetes , and one of the persons brought it into the World with them .

CHAP. XXIV . How to make the Strong-Waters which the Distillers of London sell in their Shops .

IT is not unfit for a Chymist , or any Lover of Art to know how these are made ; and being but about XXXV in number , besides the making of Vinegar , We thought good to place them here .

1. To make strong Proof Spirit .

℞ twenty quarters , or one hundred and sixty Bushels of good found Mault , convert it into one hundred Barrels of good serviceable Ware , allowing to this quantity at most but lb lvj , of good sweet Hops . And being well wrought according to Art , put it into sweet Casks ( sweet Oyl Buts are best ) fill them within eight Inches of the Bungs , ( being laid upon Scantlings in the Sun ) let not the Head or Yest , Work over at the Bungs , and it will sink to the bottom : prepare little Covers of Wood , fit to cover the Bungs , and larger Covers to lay over them , to defend them from R●in falling into the Casks . Let the Bungs stand open only , when the Sun shines hot upon the Cask ; but in close or wet Weather , and in the Night , let both Covers be always kept on . When the first Head of the Liquor is fallen in , then draw it from the Lee , into another clean sweet Cask , and so afterwards from Cask to Cask , as there shall be cause , till it comes to perfection ; then draw it ●ff into another sound Cask ( the largest are sittest for this purpose ) and so keep it in your Warehouse for use . If this Ware should grow long and ropy , then put a sit quantity of Alum into it , Work it well together according to Art , and it will grow short again . Then take of this Ware or Drink , q. s. put it into a Copper Alembick ( which if Tin'd within will be so much the better ) with its Worm , and distil off a Proof Spirit according to Art , which as you see necessary you may make more perfect by a Redistillation .

After this manner ought the true Proof Spirit to be made : formerly it was Distilled from Brewers After-worts , or Wash , called Blew John : But the Company of Distillers of London , have made this Order , That no Afterworts or Wash , made by Brewers , called Blew John , nor Musty , Unsavory , or Unwholsome Tilts , or Dregs of Beer or Ale ; nor Unwholsome or Adulterated Wines , or Lees of Wines ; nor Unwholsome Sugar - Waters , Musty , Unsavory , or Unwholsome returned Beer or Ale ; nor Rotten , Corrupt , or Unsavory Fruits or Drugs , Spices , Herbs , Seeds , nor any other ill conditioned Materials , of what kind so ever , shall henceforth be Distilled , Extracted , or drawn into small Spiri●s or low Wines , or be any otherwise used , Directly or Indirectly , by any the Members of this Company , or their Successors , at any time hereafter for ever . And that no small Spirits , or low Wines shall be Distilled , Extracted or Made , or be allowed to be Sold , or put to Sale , or used by any of the Members of the Company , or their Successors ; but such only , as out of which , by one alone Re-distillation , Extraction , or Operation , may be produced in quantity at least one third part thereof , of good strong Proof Spirit , such as is produced by the aforesaid Recipe , for the making of Rich or High Spirits , Strong-Waters , or Aqua Vitae , &c. Note , That unless , you Distil gently , it will make the Head of the Alembick to fly up . If this Water be Distilled three , four , or more several times , you may have as strong a Spirit as out of Wine , between which there will be but little difference .

2. To make Aqua Vitae Common .

Take strong Proof Spirit one Gallon , Annisceds bruised ℥ jss : distil them into a strong Proof spirit , according to Art.

You may make this Water Richer , if you take Clove-gilliflowers , Red Roses , Corn-Poppy-flowers , and red Sanders , or any of them severally , a sufficient quantity , and infuse them in Aqua Vitae , or Proof Spirit , till the Tincture is drawn out , then to draw off the Spirit , and to keep it for use ; and upon occasion to take ℥ viij thereof , to lb vijss , of this Water ; by which also it will have a good Colour ; you may use a greater quantity of this Spirit without any inconveniency .

3. To make Aqua Vitae Proper .

Take strong proof spirit one Gallon : Anniseeds ℥ iij ʒij : Carraways , Coriander-seed , A. ʒiij : distil them into a strong proof spirit , according to Art.

You may also make this Water richer , and colour it as the former , with the same Ingredients .

4. To make Anniseed-water .

Take strong proof spirit one Gallon : Anniseeds the best bruised ℥ viij : distil them into strong proof spirit ; and dulcify it according to Art , with white Sugar ℥ viij .

If you double the quantity of the Aniseeds , the Water will yet be richer ; and you may call it proper .

This Water strengthens the Stomach , expels Wind , easeth pains of the Cholick , and Gripings of the Guts , and helps Digestion ; and is also opening , whereby it helps Asthma's , Phthisicks , shortness of Breath , &c.

5. To make Angelica water .

Take strong proof spirit lb viij : Angelica roots ℥ ij ʒij : Or , Angelica herb green ℥ xij : Amseeds ℥ jʒv : slice the roots thin , or bruise them and the Seeds : distil them into strong proof spirits , and dulcify with white Sugar ℥ viij .

If you would make it richer , you may add : Carraway seeds , Coriander seeds , A. ʒijss : Calamus Aromaticus , Zedoary , A. ʒiij ℈ ij , gr. v : Aniseed , Cassia Lignea , Angelica , A. ʒvjss : or of the Herb ℥ iij ʒjss : white Sugar ℥ iv , or what sufficeth ; and then you may call it Angelica Water proper .

It is a very Cordial Water , strengthens the Stomach and inward parts ; is good against Poyson , Fainting and Swooning fits , and a preservative against the Plague , and other Infections .

6. To make Wormwood-water .

Take strong proof spirit lb viij : Aniseeds bruised ℥ j ʒv : common Wormwood Leaves and Seeds stript and dryed ℥ iijss : distil them into strong proof spirit , according to Art : dulcify with white Sugar ℥ viij .

If you would make it richer , you may add : Cinnamon , Cubebs , A. ʒiij gr . xv : sweet Fennel seeds , Aniseeds , A. ʒvjss : Olives , Carraway seeds , Nutmegs , A. ʒijss : Wormwood dry ℥ j : white Sugar ℥ iv , or what sufficeth .

It is good to consume and break Wind , kill Worms , hinder Vomiting , strengthens the Stomach , provoke Appetite , and to ease pains of the Head : also it is esteemed as a great Cordial .

7. To make Bawm-water .

℞ strong proof spirit lb viij : dryed Bawm ℥ ivss : Aniseeds ℥ j ʒv : distil them into strong proof spirit , according to Art ; and dulcify with white Sugar ℥ viij .

If you would make it richer , you may add : Garden Thime , Penny-royal , A. q. s. ( or P. j. ) Cardamums ʒjss : sweet Fennel seeds , Aniseeds , A. ʒvjss : Bawm dry ℥ j ʒss : Nutmegs , Ginger , Calamus Aromaticus , Galingal Cinnamon ʒiij gr. xv . This may be called Bawn-water proper .

This Water is Cordial , strengthens the Heart , is good against sits of the Mother , eases the After-pains of Women in their Lying in , and being taken before hand , causes a speedy Delivery .

8. To make Mint-water .

℞ strong proof spirit lb vi●j : Spear Mint dryed ℥ iv ʒvj : Aniseeds ℥ j ʒv : distil them into strong proof Spirit ; and dulcify with white Sugar ℥ viij .

If you would make it richer , you may add Spearmint dryed , Aniseeds , A. ℥ j ʒv : Calamus Aromaticus ʒiij gr . xv : white Sugar ℥ iv . And then it may be called Mint water proper .

It comforts and strengthens the Stomach , Heart , Liver , and Spleen ; helps concoction , and is good against Vomiting .

9. To make Rosemary Water .

℞ strong proof spirit lb viij : Rosmary stript and dry ℥ iij : Amseeds of the best ℥ j ʒv : distil them into strong proof Spirit , and dulcify with white Sugar ℥ viij .

If you would make it richer , you may add ; sweet Fennel seeds , Cinnamon , A. ʒvjss : Rosemary dry , Aniseeds , A. ℥ j ʒv : Carraways ʒjss : Spear-mint q.s. or P. j : White Sugar ℥ iv . This you may call Rosemary-water proper .

It is very good against the Dysentery or Bloody-flux , proceeding of a cold Cause , either drunk , or three spoonfuls given in a fit Clyster : it also preserves from Vomiting , strengthens the Stomach , quickens the Sight , and comforts the Head and Brain .

10. To make Limon or Orange-Water .

℞ strong proof spirit lb viij : Limon or Orange Peels dry ℥ iij : Aniseeds of the best ℥ j ʒv : bruise the Peels and Seeds , distil them into strong proof Spirit according to Art , and dulcify with white Sugar ℥ viij .

If you would make it richer , you may add Carraways ʒiij ℈ ij gr. v : Limon peels dry , Aniseeds , A. ℥ j ʒv : white Sugar ℥ iv : In like manner and quantity you may make your Composition with Orange Peels dry : and these you may call Limon or Orange waters proper .

Limon Water is Cephalick , Cordial , and refisting Poyson , it fortifies the Brain , chears the Heart , revives the Spirits , strengthens the Stomach , and is good in Fainting and Swoonings sits : it mightily opens Obstructions , expels Wind in the Stomach , and is a great Restaurative to such as are in Consumptions it makes them also chearful and merry which are Melancholy .

11. To make Stomach-Water the less .

℞ strong proof spirit lb viij : Spear-Mint dry , Lovageroot dry , Aniseeds , A. ℥ j ʒv . Calamus Aromaticus , Ginger , sweet Fennel seed , Masterwort roots , Wormwood dry and stript , A. ʒvij : Carraway-seeds , Coriander seeds , A. ʒv : Cummin seeds , Cloves , A. ʒijss . bruise them that are to be bruised : distil them into strong proof Spirit , according to Art ; and dulcify with white Sugar ℥ viij .

12. To make Stomach - Water the greater .

℞ strong proof spirit lb viij : Calamus Aromaticusʒv : Guajacum , Green Bark , Avens root dry , Galingal , A. ℥ jv : Citron and Orange peels dry , white Cinnamon , A. ʒiij gr . xv : Common Wormwood dry , Wormwood Roman dry , Spear-mint , Rosmary Tops , Costmary , Sweet Marjoram , Wild Time , all dry , A. ʒjss : Nutmegs , Cinnamon , A. ʒij : Cubebs , Cardamoms , A. ʒj gr. xv : sweet Fennel seeds , Coriander seeds , A. ℥ ss: Aniseeds ℥ ij ʒiij : bruise all that are to be bruised , distil them into strong proof spirit , which dulcify with white Sugar ℥ xvj .

13. To make Marjoram Water .

℞ strong proof spirit lb viij : Sweet Marjoram dry ℥ v : Aniseeds ℥ j ʒv : Carraways ℥ iij gr. xv : Calamus Aromaticusʒv : bruise them , distil and dulcify , with white Sugar ℥ viij : according to Art.

If you would have it richer , you may add ; Cinnamon ℥ ss: Cloves ʒjss : Limon-peels dry ʒijss : Sugar ℥ iv : and then you may call it Marjoram Water the greater .

It is good against Diseases of the Liver and Spleen , causeth freeness of Breathing , and strengthens the Stomach and inward parts .

14. To make Usquebach .

℞ strong proof spirit lb viij : Aniseeds ℥ j ʒv : Clovesʒjss : Nutmegs , Ginger , Carraways , A. ʒiij : distil them into strong proof Spirit , according to Art. Then add to the distilled Water , Spanish Liquorice , Raisons of the Sun , A. ℥ iij ʒjss : bruise the Liquorice and Raisons : dulcify it with Sugar ℥ viij : stir them well together , and so let them stand ten days ; and then ( being fine ) draw it off , and keep it for use .

It is good to cure Distempers of the Lungs , warm the Stomach , help Expectoration , cause Appetite , and a good Concoction .

15. To make Balsamint Water .

℞ strong proof spirit lb viij : Balsamint dry ℥ iij ʒjss : best Aniseeds ℥ j ʒv : Carraway seedsʒiij : Limon Peels dryʒvjss : bruise them that are to be bruised ; distil them into proof Spirit , and dulcify with white Sugar ℥ viij : according to Art.

If you would make it stronger , you may add : Sweet Fennel Seed , Cinnamon , A. ʒiv : Nutmegs ʒiiss : Sugar ℥ iv : and then you may call it Balsamint Water the greater .

It is Cordial , refreshes the Spirits Natural , Vital , and Animal , comforts the Languishing Heat , fortifies the Stomach , causes a good Appetite and Digestion , and expels Wind out of the Ventricle and Bowels .

16. To make Ros , or Rosa Solis , common , and the lesser .

℞ strong proof spirit lb viij : Rosa Solis M. iv : biting Cinnamonʒvjss : Clovesʒjss : Nutmegs , Ginger , Carraways , A. ʒiij : Marigold slowers , Aniseeds , A. ℥ j ʒv : bruise them , distil them in strong proof Spirit according to Art. Then add to the distilled Water , Spanish Liquorice ℥ j ʒv : Raisins of the Sun , Sugar , A. ℥ viij : Red Sandersʒiij : bruise the Liquorice and Raisins , stir them well together , let then stand twelve days , and then being fine , it may be drawn for use .

If you would make it richer , you may add half as much more , of each of the former Ingredients , and instead of the red Sanders , the Tincture of Roses , Gilliflowers or Corn Poppy flowers , a sufficient quantity : and then you may call it Rosa Solis the Greater .

It resists and expels Poyson , is good against all sorts of malign , pestilential , conta●ious , and epidemical Dis●as●s , as also all cold and l●mid Distempers of the Stomach , helps Digestion , and expels Wind.

17. To make Ros , or Rosa S●●s proper .

℞ strong proof spirit lb viij : Rosa Solis gathred in due Season , and clean pickt ℥ vj ʒiij gr . xv : Juniper berries ℥ iv ʒvj●s : Sassafcas roots with the Bark , Carraway-seeds , A. ʒiij gr . xv : Marigold flowers ℥ j ʒv : Amseedsʒ j ʒiijss : br●se them that ●rs to bruised , and distil them into strong proof Spirit according to Art. Take of this Spirit ℥ j ʒjss : to which add of the Water , called pret●●us Water dulcified ( at S●ct . 25. following ) ℥ j ʒv : Liquerice bruised , ℥ j. ʒv : dule ●● with white Sugar q.s. If you add none of the aforesaid Water , then instead thereof take Musk gr. vj : Ambergrise gr. vi●j : and Tincture it with the Fincture of Clove gilliflowers , or Roses q.s. according to Art.

It opens Obstructions , resists Poyson , Plague , contagious , malign , and Epidemical Diseases , is excellent against the Stone and Gravel , whether in the Reins or Bladder ; provokes Urine , comforts the Stomach , causeth Appetite and a good Digestion , is good against the Falling-sickness , and restores decaying Nature .

18. To make Clove-Water .

℞ strong proof spirit lb viij : Gloves of the best ℥ j : Aniseeds ℥ j ʒv : distil them into strong proof Spirit and dulcify with white Sugar ℥ viij .

It help Digestion , expels Wind , provokes Urine , comforts the Heart , revives and refreshes the Spirit is good against Vapours , Fainting and Swooning-fits , and strengthens the Stomach and Liver , and all the inward parts .

19. To make Cinnamon-Water common .

℞ strong proof spirit lb viij : Cinnamon sharp and biting ℥ viij . Aniseeds ℥ j : distil them into proof Spirit according to Art , and dulcisy with white Sugar ℥ xij .

It is an excellent Cordial , is good against Fainting and Swooning fits ; chears the Heart , exhilerates the Spirits , and restores such as are in Hecticks and Consumptions .

20. To make Cinnamon-Water proper .

℞ strong proof spirit lb viij : sharp biting Cinnamon and large ℥ xvj : distil them into proof spirit according to Art , and dulcify it with Syrup made of Rose water ℥ vj ʒiij : white Sugar ℥ xx .

If you would make it richer , you may add Musk , Ambergrise , A. gr. iij : white Sugar Candy , in stead of common white Sugar . q. s. and then you may call it Cinnamon-water the greater . But in respect , that Musk for some Cause may give offence to the Receiver , it is requisite to omit the use thereof in some of your Waters of this kind , to serve for such special uses : Or you may make the one half of the Water without Musk , the other with it .

This Water has all the Virtues of the former , besides which it is good against Vomiting , loathing of the Stomach , and a stinking Breath . It strengthens the Heart , Stomach , Lungs , Liver , Spleen , and Mesentery ; fortifies the Brain , and a weak Memory , being good against Dullness , Drousiness and Sleepiness , and all cold and moist Difeases of the Head and Nerves .

21. To make sweet Fennel seed water .

℞ strong proof Spirit lb viij : sweet Fennel Seeds ℥ viij : Carraway Seeds ʒiij : Anniseeds ℥ iʒ v : distill them into proof spirit : dulcisie with white Sugar ℥ viij .

If you would have it richer , you may add sweet Fennel Seeds ℥ viij : Carraways ʒ iij , gr. xv . Anniseeds ℥ j ʒv Cinnamon ʒ vj ss: Cloves ʒ jss white Sugar ℥ jv .

It is good against nauseousness of the Stomach , and pains thereof : it expels Wind , and is prevalent against the Cholick and gripings of the Guts , as also against a tedious and vehement Cough .

22. To make Marigold - Water .

℞ strong proof spirit lb viij Marigold flowers new gathered , and clean pick'd three pints heap'd , bruise them ; sweet Fennel seeds , Anniseeds , A. ℥ j : distill them into strong proof spirit , and ducify with white Sugar ℥ viij .

If you would have it richer , you may add : Cinnamon biting , sweet Fennel-seed , A. ʒ jv : Carraways , Cloyes A. ʒ j ss : Marigolds a pint and half well heap'd : Sugar ℥ iv : and this you may call Marigold water the greater .

It is a good Cordial , expels Wind , is good against fainting and palpitation of the Heart , comforts all the Viscera , and is good against the Infection of the Pague , or other Malign and contagious Diseases .

23. To make Carraway . Water .

℞ strong proof spirit lb viij : Carraway seeds ℥ iij : Anniseeds ℥ j : Rosemary dry ʒ iij : Limon-peels dry , Cloves , A. ʒ ij ss: distil them into proof spirit according to Art , and dulcify with white Sugar ℥ viij .

This water is prevalent against all cold and moist distempers of the Stomach and Bowels , it expels Wind , comforts the head and brain , and takes away Dullness , Drousiness and sleepyness , by comforting the Animal Spirits .

24. To make Nutmegwater .

℞ strong proof spirit lb viij choise Nutmegs ℥ ii : Aniseed ℥ i : bruise them , distill them into proof spirit according to Art , and dulcify with white Sugar ℥ viij .

This comforts all the spirits , chiefly the animal , discusses Wind , strengthens the stomach , causes a sweet breath , helps the Cholick and provokes Urine .

25. To make Precious Water .

℞ strong proof spirit lb viij : roots of Elecampane , of Avens , of Angelica : of Cyprus , Calamus Aromaticus , Sassafras , A ℥ ss: Zedoary , Galangal , A. ʒ iij : Cassia Lignea , Lignum Rhodium , yellow Sanders , A. ʒ ij ss: Citron peels dry , Orange Peels dry , A. ℥ ss ℈ ij gr. v : white Cinnamon , Nutmegs , Mace , Ginger , A. ℥ ss: sharp biting Cinnamon ℥ ij : Cloves , Cardamoms , Cubebs , A. ʒij Sweet Chervil seeds , Basil seeds , A. ʒiij : Coriander seed , sweet Fennel seed A. ℥ j Anniseeds ℥ ij : bruise the Ingredient , distill them into proof spirit , and dulcifie with white and fine Sugar ℥ xxjv according to Art : let it frand till it is fine , then draw it off , and perfume it with Musk , gr. vj : Ambergrise gr. xxiv keep it till it is clear , and then use it .

It is good against Poyson , Plague , and malign Feavers , as also against all contagious and Epidemical Diseases : it comforts all the Spirits natural , vital and animal , strengthens the Heart , preserves the Senses , and relieves languishing Nature .

26. To make wind-water , or water expelling Wind.

℞ strong proof spiris lb viij : Elecampane-roots dry , Aniseeds A , ℥ j ʒ v : Cyprus roots , bark of the root of the Bay-tree ( or as much Bay-leaves ) Sassafras with its Bark , white Cinnamon , A. ℥ ss ℈ ii gr. v. Calamus aromaticus , Orange-Peels dry A. ʒiij : Clary , red Mint , Calamint , Elder-flowers , Camomil flowers , ana . ℥ ss: sweet Fennel seeds , Carraways , Angelica-seeds : A. ʒ iij : Coriander seeds : Cardamums , Cubebs , grains of Paradise , Cloves , Ginger , A. ʒ ij : Pepper long and white A. ʒ j : bruise all grosly : Distill them into strong proof spirit , according to Art , and dulcifie it with white Sugar ℥ xvj : draw it for use when perfectly clear .

The Title shews the Virtues , for which it is excellent : it is good against gripings of the Guts , and the Cholick , and against all cold and moist Diseases of the Stomach and bowels : a little dish of it taken just before eating , strengthens the Ventricle , and sharpens the Appetite , causing a good Concoction and Digestion .

27. To make Sweating water , or water causing Sweat.

℞ strong proof spirit lb viij Butterbur roots dry , ℥ iij ʒ j ss: roots of common Valerian , Anniseeds , A. ℥ j ʒv roots of Swallowwort , of Sassafras with the bark , A. ʒ vjss Angelica leaves dry Carduus Benedictus , great Valerianleaves and roots , all dry , Scordium A. ℥ i ʒ j ●● : Cowslipaflowers , Marigold-flowers , A. ℥ j : Juniper-berrys ℥ ij : bruise them all , distill them into proof spirit accorcording to Art : and dulcify with white Sugar ℥ xvj .

It causes Sweat powerfully , expels Malignity and Venom from the heart in the Plague and all sorts of malign Feavers : and drives forth the Small Pox and Measles .

28. To make Surfeit-water .

℞ strong proof spirit lb viij Juniper berries ℥ iij ʒiss : Elecampane roots dry ℥ j , ʒ v Calamus Aromaticus , Galangal A. ʒ iij : Wormwood , spear-mint , red Mint , all dry A. ʒ ij : Carraway-seeds , Angelica-seeds , A , ʒ j ss: Sassafras roots with the bark , white Cinnamon A. ʒ ij ss: Nutmegs , Mace , Ginger , Cloves , A. ℈ ij , gr. v. Corn poppy flowers , ℥ vj ss: Aniseeds ℥ jv : bruise them all , distill them into strong proof spirit , and dulcifie with white Sugar ℥ xvi .

It is good against all sorts of Surfeits proceeding from heats or colds , Gluttony , eating of Fruits or Flesh , over-great Drinkings , and such like .

29. To make Scorbutical water , or water against the Scurvy .

℞ strong proof spirit lb viij : Horse-radish-roots dry ℥ iij : Enula Campana roots dry , Aniseeds : A. ℥ j. ʒv : water Cresses , winter Cresses , garden Cresses , tarragon , Balsamint , garden Scurvy-grass , Wormwood , Brooklime , water Tresoil , sweet Chervil , A. ℥ ss , ℈ ij , gr. v : Arsmart hot , ʒ vj ss Seeds of Mustard , of Bank-Cresses , of Rocket , of Radish , A. ʒ ijss : Citron and Orange-Pecls dry , white Cinnamon , Mace , A. ʒ iij , gr. xv . bruise them all , distill them into a strong proof spirit , according to Art , and dulcisy with white Sugar ℥ xvj . Take of this spirit p. vij juyce of Limons depurated p. j : or more : mix and dulcify with white Sugar , a sufficient quantity .

This is good in a cold Scorbute where the habit of the Body is cold , moist and flegmatick : if you put half the quantity of juyce of Limons to it : it may be useful in a hot scorbute .

30. To make Plague water .

℞ strong proof spirit lb viij : Butter-bur roots dry , ℥ j ʒv : Garden Valerian roots dry , common Valerian roots dry , roots of Angelica , of Masterwort , of Gentian , of Elecampane , of Snake-grass , or Vipers grass , A. ℥ ss ʒijgr . xv : Contra yerva , Zedoary , Galangal , A. ʒiij gr . xv : Rue leaves dry , white Horehound , Scordium , Carduus Benedictus , A. ℥ ss: Elder flowers , Lavender Mace , A. ʒijss : Citron peels dry , Juniper-berries , A. ʒvjss : Green-Wallnuts with the Green ℥ j ʒv : Venice Treacle , Mithridate , A. ʒjss : best Aniseeds ℥ ij ʒiijss : Camphir ℈ ij gr. v : distil into strong proof spirit , according to Art ; dulcify it with white Sugar q. s. or ℥ xvj : and keep it for use .

It is good against all malign and pestilential Distempers , as Measles , Small-Pox , Plague , and other contagious and epidemick Diseases . Let the party infected take of this Water one Ounce mixt with warm Posset Drink ( or any proper Water in that Case ) & be kept very warm , and Sweat well thereupon .

31. To make Lavender Water .

℞ strong proof spirit lb viij : Lavender leaves dry ℥ iv ʒvjss : Lavender flowers dry ℥ iij ʒjss : Maceʒvjss : Nutmegs ℥ j ʒv : Lavender Cotten dry ℥ iij ʒjss : Stoechasʒvjss : bruise them that are to be bruised , distil them into strong proof spirit , according to Art , and dulcify with white Sugar ℥ xvj .

It is an excellent thing against all cold and moist Diseases of the Head and Brain , as Dullness , Drowsiness , Sleepiness , Lethargy , Coma , Carus , and vehement Head-achs and Megrims , proceeding from a cold Cause . It also prevails against the Vertigo , Epilepsy , Convulsions , Cramps , Palsies , Apoplexies and Passions of the Heart , as Fainting , Swooning , Trembling , Palpitation , &c. And it restoreth Speech lost .

32. To make Sage - Water .

℞ strong proof spirit lb viij : great Sage dry ℥ jv ʒvjss : red Sage dry ℥ iij ʒjss : Lavender flowers , Sage-flowers , ana . ℥ j ss , ʒj : Lavender-Cotten dry , Southernwood dry , A. ʒvjss : Nutmegs ℥ j. : bruise or beat them as is most proper ; distil them into strong proof Spirit , and dulcify with white Sugar ℥ xvj : according to Art.

It has the Virtues of the former , and is very good for all such as are of a cold and flegmatick habit of Body , are Melancholy , and of a dull and heavy Spirit .

33. To make Water of Flowers .

℞ strong proof Spirit lb viij : put it into a wide mouth'd Pot or other Vessel , stopt very close . Take those several flowers following in their Seasons , and being clean pickt , put them to the Spirit in the Pot ; viz. Cowslips , Wood-bind , Stock-Gilliflowers of all three sorts ; Damask-Roses , Musk-Roses ; Sweet-brier-flowers , Clove-gilliflowers , Lilly Convally , Jasemine , Citron and Orange-flowers ( or Peels dry ) flowers of the Tile or Linden Tree , of Garden Thyme , of Limon Thyme , of Wild Thyme , of Lavender , of Marigold , of Cammomil , of Melilot , of Elder , A. ʒvjss : being furnished with all these flowers ; when you would distil them , add Amseeds ℥ iij ʒjss : Coriander seed ℥ j ʒ v : bruise the Seeds ( and it would be best to bruise all the Flowers , as you put them into the Spirit , for their more orderly working : ) distil them into strong proof Spirit according to Art : then add to the distilled Water , Roses , Clove-gillislowers , Elder-flowers , A. ℥ j ʒv : after twelve days infusion it may be drawn off : then dulcify it with white Sugar ℥ xvj : let it be sine , then draw it for use .

It is a good Cordial Water , fitted for all cold and moist Diseases of the Head , Brain , Heart , and Bowels : It is excellent against the Falling-sickness .

34. To make Water of Fruit , or Fruit Water .

℞ strong proof spirit lb viij : Juniper-berries ℥ vj ʒiij gr . xv : Quince Parings dry , Pippin Parings dry , A. ℥ iij ʒjss : Limon and Orange-peels dry , A. ℥ j ʒv : Nutmegsʒiij gr . xv : Aniseeds ℥ iij ʒjss : distil them into proof spirit according to Art. To the spirit add Strawberries , Raspberies , bruised , A. ℥ viij : stir them well together ; and after ten days , it being clear , you may draw it off : then dulcify it with Syrup of Fruits ℥ xvj : and so let it stand till it be clear ; and draw it off for use .

It is a good Stomatick , and comforts the Ventricle weakned by Surfeits , or other Distempers . The Syrup of Fruits is thus made . Take Apricocks , Quinces , Cherries , English Currans , A. q. s. all full ripe : Prpeare the Quinces and Apricocks , and take out the Stones and Kernels , and slice them very thin : Stone the Cherries , and bruise them and the Currans ; then lay them into a flat Basin or Pan , thus : a Lane of Fruit of a fingers thickness : & then a lay of white pouder Sugar , of the same thickness : and so proceed in Order stratum super stratum , or lay upon lay , till all be laid into the Basin : then pour on good Aqua Vitae gently , till all be covered therewith , and so let it stand two , three , or four hours . After bruise or mash them all together , and press out the juyce as dry as possible may be , through a thick Linnen or Hair Bag. This expressed juyce take , and let it stand , till it is clear settled ; which by a gentle heat in a hot Bath , evaporate or boyl up to the thickness of a Syrup , and so keep it for the use aforesaid : one pound hereof dulcifies eight pounds of the Spirit .

35. To make Avens - Water .

℞ strong proof spirit lb viij Avens roots ℥ vjʒ iij gr. xv : Orrice roots , Nutmegs , Mace , yellow Sanders , A. ʒiss : Saffron , Storax , Benjamin , Lignum Rhodium , A : ℈ ij : gr.v. Angelica roots : ʒ ii ss: Limon-peels not dry ʒ vj ss: sweet Fennel seeds , Anisceds A. ℥ j ʒ v : Cloves ʒ i : Roman Wormwood , Mint dryed A. q. s. or P. j : Red Roses , Stechas flower , A. q.s. or P. j and an half : sweet Marjoram Baum , Burnet , Time , all dry , A. q.s. or P. ij Berries of Alkermes , ʒ j ss , ℈ s s : Bruise all that are to be bruised , distill them into proof spirit , according to Art , and dulcify with Syrup of Alkermes , ℥ xvi , or more .

This is a great Cordial , strengthens the Heart and Spirits , and indeed the Universal Frame , and confirms the healthful tone of the Viscera : It removes Sadness and Melancholy , and restores in Consumptions . Syrup of Alkermes is thus made : ℞ Rose water lb j : white Sugar lb ij ss: Boil to a Syrup , strain , and put it to the fire again ; then add Confection of Alkermes , ℥ j : Syrup of Clovegilleflowers ℥ iv : Ambergrise ( dissolved in Rose-water ) gr. xv . let these boyl a little , till they are incorporated with the Syrup , and so keep it for use : lb j hereof dulcisies lb viij of Spirit .

36. To make the best Vinegar .

You must have 3 sweet Tuns ( or smaller Casks ) place them orderly on scantlings ; provide good sound white Rape , and such well conditioned , or sound and good materials as are proper for this Use , so much as sufficeth : not Musty in any case : Number your Tuns 1 , 2 , 3 , Fill the first Tun with Rape , within six Inches of the Bung ; stop the Bung with Cork or Wood very close , and let it stand , and in a few days it will gather heat : being conveniently hot , fill up the Vessel within three Inches of Top-full with your Liquid Materials without Dregs ; stop it close again . At that Instant fill the second Tun with Rape , as aforesaid ; after a few days it will be hot as the former was : being conveniently hot , draw off Tun , 1. and put it into Tun 2. and stop both close . At that Instant fill the third Tun with Rape , ordering it in every respect as the former : when Tuns 1. and 3 , have gathred sufficient heat , fill up Tun 1. with fresh Liquor , as at the first ; and draw off Tun 2. and put it into Tun 3. and so let Tun 2. gather sufficient heat again : Then draw off Tun 1. and put it into Tun 2 : at that Instant , draw off Tun 3. and put it into a stone Cask , for having passed three times through the Rape , it is become good and merchantable Ware. In this Order , you must supply one Vessel from another , till you have finished your Work , according to Art.

Now here is to be noted , § 1. That the liquid Materials which you shall use , are chiefly French Wines or Rhenish , or such Good and Merchantable Ware made of good Mault , as is directed at Sect. 1 : of this Chapter : For the Company of Distillers of London , have Order'd , That no Member , or Members of their Company , or their Successors , nor any of them , at any time hereafter for ever , by any way or means whatsoever , Directly or Indirectly , shall or may , Use , Dispose , Convert , or Impioy any Afterworts , or Wash , ( called Blew John ) made by Brewers or others into Vinegar , Beer-eager , or Ale-eager , or either of them , as they respect their Oaths by them taken , and will undergo the Penalties in this Case provided . § 2. That in Summer time , and warm Weather , the Rape will attain a sufficient heat in two or three days : but in Winter it will require a longer time . § 3. That when all your liquid Materials are spent , so that you have no more to continue your Work , you be sure , That your Tuns stand near full , till you are provided of more Liquor to put upon the Rape . For if the Rape standing dry , should Wax hot , and you have nothing proper to supply the same withal , it would soon decay , and be perfectly spoiled ; which if otherwise , it be preserved , as aforesaid , will ( as some possitively affirm ) serve to make Vinegar with for ever .

APPENDIX . I. Concerning the Preparing of Artificial Tunbridge and Epsome Waters .

37. To make or prepare Tunbridge Water Artificial .

℞ of the Mine or Our of Iron , q. s. beat it very small ; put this into a little Furnace made with a Grate , above which a strong Crucible must be fastned resting on two Iron Bars ; let it be so ordered , That the Smoak be conveyed not above by the Crucible , but through a Pipe or passage at the side of the Furnace : this Crucible fill with the said Iron Oar in Pouder : and by a Coal fire without flame cause Ignition , and so keep it , having before hand fitted proper subliming Vessels : so will there come forth an acid Spirit and Flowers : mix them together till the acid Spirits extracts a Salt out of the Flowers ; then decant off the clear Liquor , which will have a strong tast and smell of Iron . A few drops of this Liquor , put into a Glass full of Fountain Water , will give it the odour and tast of Tunbridge Water , and Communicate the same Operations to it . Or thus . Take fair Spring Water lb iv : Salt , Crystals or Vitriol of Mars ℈ j : mix , dissolve , and filter through Brown Paper , so have you a Water in Virtues and effects like to that of Tunbridge .

It is certain that Tunbridg Water proceeds from an Iron Mine , whence it contracts that Ironish , acid and vitriolick tast and odour , though upon Evaporation , there remains little or no Salt or Vitriol of Iron at bottom . But it contracts this Tast and Odour , either , 1. From washing away some of the Dissoluble parts of the Mine . 2. Or by impregnating it self with the Volatile parts of the said Mine raised in a Fermentation of the said Mineral , by mixion with the Water . 3. Or by mixion of the Vapours ( condensed into an acid Liquor by the coldness of the Earth ) arising from the aforesaid fermented Particles of the Mine . 4. Or lastly , From a participation of all the aforesaid three . From whence it comes to pass ( the Particles of the Mine which the Water is impregnated withal being mostly Volatile ) that upon evaporation , little or nothing of Salt or Vitriol is found remaining . This Artificial Liquor made the first way , ( and made moderately acid ) may be taken from a pint to fix pints , but by degrees , and also a little warm , or made into Posset , using moderate Exercise after taking of it , and fasting till all the Water is gone out of the Body , which will be in about five or six hours . This Artificial Liquor made the second way may be taken from one pint to two or three at most , with Observations , as aforesaid . These Waters open all Obstructions , purge by Urine , cleanse the Kidney and Bladder , help the pissing of Blood , stoppage of Urine , and difficulty of making Water : They allay all sharpnesses of Humors , cure inward Ulcers and Aposthumes , cleanse and strengthen the Stomach , Liver , Spleen , and Mesentery , and are prevalent against the Cachexia , Dropsy , Jaundice , Green-sickness and Scurvy .

38. To make an Artificial Epsome-Water .

℞ of the Mine of Alum , or Alum Stones , pouder very small , and distil therefrom a certain acid aluminish Water , which must be mixed with a double quantity of Niter-Water , or Water of the Artificial Bath , made as we shall teach in lib. 3. cap. 1. sect. 15. of this Work. With this mixture you shall make Fountain Water a little acid ; that it may resemble Epsome Water , which has an acid tast , partly Aluminous , partly Nitrous , proceeding from a Nitrous Air , and Vapours arising from the sermentation of the Aluminous Mine , mixed together , for that Epsom Water ( as is supposed ) passes through an Alum Mine . A few drops of this mixture , put into a glass of Fountain or Spring Water , will give it the odour and tast of spring-water , so that you shall scarcely discern them asunder , either by tast , smell or Operation .

This Water is Purgative , and especially purgeth out all sharp Burning Humors ; cools an Inflamed , and opens an Obstructed Body ; cleanses the Kidneys and Bladder , cures inward Ulcers and Apostemes , prevails against a Cachexia , or evil Habit and Disposition of the Body , and is good against a Consumption . Fountain Water made acid with this Liquor , may be taken from one pint to six , but by degrees , and a little warm , or the cold taken off ; or , which is best of all , in Posset Drink , using moderate Exercise after , and not eating till the Water is out of the Body , except some warm Broth , or Mace-Ale , to help the working thereof .

APPENDIX . II. Concerning Viper Wine and Hyppocras .

39. To make or prepare Viper Wine .

℞ choise Canary lb viij : live Vipers Nᵒ. vj , or more , according to their bigness : s●ffocate the Adders in the Wine ; then let the Wine pass a gentle fermentation , and when it grows fine or clear , let it be drawn for use . Or thus . ℞ Canary lb viij : live Vipers Nᵒ. vj : suffocate the Vipers in the Wine , then take them out , cut off their Heads , Skin them , and Vnbowel them , and then put them into the said Wine as before . Or thus . ℞ Canary lb viij : Fat Vipers Nᵒ. vj : cut off their Heads , take off their Skins , and Vnbowel them , then put them into the Sack : let them stand three , six , nine or twelve months , and draw off the Wine as you drink it . Of these three ways , the first is by many accounted the best ; but every one may use that which pleases them best , or best agrees with their Fantasy .

I chose to put the Viper-Wine ( and that following ) here , rather than in the Chapter of Wines , or under the Considerations of that Animal ; for as much as it is a Liquor chiefly used to drink for Pleasure , or to Pamper the Lustful desires of debauched persons in this extreamly profane Age. It provokes very much to Venery , cures Consumptions , and eradicates the Leprosy , and all other Corruptions of the Blood. Dose ab ℥ j ad ℥ ij or ijss , once or twice a day , as Morning and Night .

40. To make the Common Hypocras of the Shops .

℞ Canary , White Wine or Claret lb xl : or gal. v : Musk , Mallow seed ℥ iij ʒj : Cinnamon ℥ ijss : Gingerʒx : Cloves , Nutmegs , A. ʒv : Mace ℈ v : White Pepper , Cardamums , A. ℈ ijss : let all be bruised and put into a Bag , with a Stone in it to make it sink , then put it into the Wine aforesaid , where let all infuse a quarter of a year , then draw it off , and bottle it up .

Here is to be noted , That some boyl the Spices in the Wine , which they then sweeten with white Sugar , and then let run through a Hyppocras bag , bottling it up afterwards : but if you would have this or any other Liquor to be very clear , you must use the Tripple Hyppocras Bag ( made of white Cotton or Flanel ; ) so what faeces passes the first Bag will stay in the second , and what passes in the second , will stay in the third and last ; you must so order them , that the point or corner of the one may hang in the Mouth of the other , and the point or corner of the third and last , in the Mouth of the Cup or Vessel to receive the Liquor .

41. To make excellent Hyppocras in an Instant .

℞ of the best rectified S.V. lb j : Cinnamon ℥ ijss : Nutmegs , Mace , Ginger , A. ʒ v : Clovesʒijss : White Pepper ℈ j : mix , and digest ten or twelve days shaking the Vessel twice a day in a cold place , in a Glass very close stopt , then press out the Tincture very hard . To the Magma or faeces affuse fresh S. V. lb ss: mix , digest , and shake as aforesaid for ten or twelve days more , then press out the Tincture very hard : Put this latter to the former : let them settle for four or five days , then decant the clear , which keep and reserve for use . Of this Liquor or Tincture you may take about a spoonfur or somwhat more , and mix with a pint of your intended Wine , and it will become as good Hyppocras as any whatsoever in a Moment .

Here is to be noted , both in this and in the former , That if the Wine be of it self Harsh , it ought to be sweetned with Sugar ( for thereby it is made far the more grateful ; ) and then stand ●ill it is pure and fine before it is Bottled up . Both these are very Cordial ; they strengthen and fortify the Head , Heart and Stomach , dry up Humidities , recreate the Spirits , and refresh the Body over-wearied with too much labor . They cause Appetite , are good against Fainting and Swooning sits , and mightily expel Wind , whether in the Stomach or Bowels .

CHAP. XXV . Observations upon the Preparation of Chymical Mcdicaments .
I. Observations on Vegetables .

1. LET not the Vessels in which distillation is made be of Lead ; for it infects the Liquor with a Heterogene quality , changing its native Tast , and somtimes making it Vomitive : nor yet of Copper , Brass , or Iron , lest the Liquor Extracts part of the Metaline Tincture , or otherwise Corrodes it .

2. Let the Furnace , Or Distilling place be in a Chimney ; that if any thing should break , which contains a malign Fume or Vapour ; it may go up the Chimney : it would be good also , That it might be in a Yard , distant from the dwelling House , lest any Rupture of Fire , through its extream violence , should break out , and so set the whole place in a flame .

3. Glasses by how much the higher they be , by so much the better they are : for one Distillation is better than three Rectifications ; let also the Cucurbit or Glass Bodies , be in their Necks about three or four foot high .

4. It is necessary to have Rods with Iron rings at the ends of them , of all sizes , to break Glasses off withal in any place : which is done by heating it red hot , and putting it on the part to be broken , and holding it so long there , till it be very hot , and breaks asunder ; which may be yet helped , by dropping some cold Water , on the place where you would have it to break .

5. Many Vessels ought to be Luted , especially those made of Glass : The Lute is either for Coating or Closing the Junctures of Vessels , that they may not give Vent , and alter the Nature of the Liquor , by letting the Spirits fly out , especially when a strong fire is used . The Lute for Coating Retorts . Take Potters Earth , Horse-dung , Sand , or Caput Mortuum of Vitriol , ana ; mix and Work them together with common Water . Lutum Sapientiae , for closing the Mouths and Necks of Vessels . ℞ Calx Vive , ( a little slaked with Milk ) whites of Eggsreduced to Water , make it into Past , which speedily apply , because it speedily drys .

6. Fill not the Vessels too full ; for Liquors will boyl over ; and more solid things will be one part burnt , before another is wrought on : of Gourds fill a quarter part : of Retorts the one half : of Copper Vessels three parts ; and in Rectifying of Spirits , let the Vessel be half full .

7. Let those things which are Flatulent , as Wax , Rosir , Fat , and the like ; and such things as easily boyl , as Honey , &c. be put in in a less quantity , and be distilled in greater Vessels , with Salt , Sand , &c. Things of a more solid Consistency , as Seeds , Woods , Roots , &c. may be distilled by Ashes or Sand , which are to well fitted , for Stones or Coals may break your Glass .

8. A Balneum is proper to distil things not too strongly compacted : in which , Herbs that are Hot , as Rosemary , Lavender , Sage , &c. are not to be distilled with too gentle a heat , lest as much insipid Fregm as Spirit come forth : but Herbs that are cold , as Lettice , Purslane , &c. are to be distilled with a very moderate proportion , as of a Vapor , or Dew only , by which the Empyreuma , and dissipation of Spirit are both avoided . Now to make a Balneum almost as hot as Ashes : put Sand , or Saw-dust into it , to make the heat intense .

9. If the Liquor has an Empyrenma , or Smatch of Burning , it may be helped by putting it into a Glass , and setting it in a cold and moist place or else exposing it to the heat of the Sun , and now and than opening the Glass , that the fiery Atoms may exhale .

10. If you put Water into a seething Balneum , where Glasses are , let it be hot , else it may endanger the breaking of the Glasses ; and in taking of the Glasses out , or from the fire , expose them not to the cold Air too suddenly , lest they break .

11. By a Brass or Copper Vesica are distilled not only thin things , but things also more gross , being first macerated in a proper Menstruum : so things dry by Nature , or dryed by Art , ought to be moistned and digested before hand with common water , Cider , Perry , Wine , or Spirit of Wine ; so great a quantity as is sufficient for maceration , and then distilled in B M. or Brass Vesica Tin'd within ; adding to every pound of Herbs , six pounds of the Menstruum : and in the same manner all Aromaticks , as Roots , Barks , Peels , Woods , Seeds , Leaves , or Flowers are Distilled , so Oyl and Water comes forth together , which are to be separated .

12. By a Retort are distilled ( not only the weighty Spirits of Minerals , but ) the the Spirits of Roots , Barks , Woods , Gums , Resins , Seeds , Fats , Oyls , Wax , Horns , &c. Where note , that both in this and all other Forms of Distillations , acid and salt things exhale their Flegm first , and their Spirit comes last : but in things thin , hot & fermented , the spirit distils first , the flegm afterwards .

13. To Digest in Horse-Dung , you must make a hole in the ground , and lay a Course of Horse-Dung a foot thick , then a course of un-slacked Lime half a foot thick ; then another of Dung , then put in your Vessel , and lay round it Lime and Horse-dung mixt together : press it down very hard , sprinkle it every other day with water , and when it ceases to be hot , take it out & put in more .

14. The Essences of Veritables ; lye much in their Salts : and therefore to every exaltation , it would be good to add either the Crystalls of its own Ashes , or else of Tartar. This is evident , for a Lye made of the Ashes of any Herb being frozen , will retain in the Ice , the very form & Idea of the Plant.

15. In distillation of cold moist Herbs , you need not so large Vessels , nor so great a Fire , as for those whose substance is thick , and composed of hot parts . The former must be distilled in B.M. the latter in Vessels of Copper Tin'd ; of which there are some called Refrigerants , which above the upper part that receives the Vapours , contains a small quantity of cold water , to condense those Vapors : others are called great Vessels , covered with a Moors-head ( so called from its form ) with its beak and Serpentine , passing along a Vessel filled with cold water . These Serpentines are much before Refrigerants .

16. The common people ( in distillation of Rose Water and other Waters ) make use of Leaden or Pewter-Heads , but the Vapors arising from the matter distilled , do gnaw and fret off some particles of the Metal , which very much changes the qualities of the water distilled , into the nature of Lead , thereby making these Waters oftentimes hurtful .

17. So also waters distiled in Copper Vessels , not Tin'd , corrode off and dissolve certain Particles of the Copper , which is known from the tart tast , and greenish residence at bottom .

18. Hence it appears , That those Metals are very unfit to be used in the Art of distillation ; and since that Tin is the only Metal , that is able to resist the corrosion of Vapors arising from Vegitables ; and that it will neither be corroded nor dissolved ; it is requisite that great care be taken , that the insides of Copper Vessels be well Tin'd at least , or instead thereof , that their heads be made of absolute Lattin .

19. But in the distillation of Nightshade , Housleek , Plantane , Poppies , Henbane , white Roses , Lettice , Purslane , and other cold Herbs designed for Collyriums , and other outward uses ; a leaden or Pewter Head may serve very well , because it rather adds virtue to those Waters , than diminishes it .

20. But the best method to distil Herbs that abound in moisture , is to distil their juyce ; which if it be done in a moderate sand-heat , the water will ascend with some volatile Salt particles , by which it is made the more efficacious , and this efficacy will be increased , if you add also the fixed Salt of the Faeces . Or rather to every quart of Water a dram of pure Niter , for this keeps the water for many years , and is more fit than its own Salt.

21. Herbs having an acid Juyce , as Sorrel , Wood-Sorrel , Barberry leaves , &c. yield their essential Salt , by taking their said Juyce , purisying of it , evaparating part of its humidity , and crystalizing of it , after the usual way .

22. After the same manner you may have the essential Salt of other juycy Herbs , which are bitter , and without Scent , as Fumitory , Hops , Endive , Succory , Dandelion , Carduus , common Thistle , &c.

23. These Salts are generally soul and cloudy , and therefore may be purified , which is done by dissolving them in a Lixivium made of the fixed Salt of the same Herb ; then filtring the dissolution , evaporating and crystalizing , as aforesaid .

24. Waters are drawn off of the matter without digestion : Oyls are drawn off of the matter being digested and putrefied : Spirits are drawn off from the matter being fermented . Hence it appears .

25. That Spirits are Oyls dilated : Oyls , Spirits concentrated , the one raised from putrefaction ; the other from fermentation : and that both Oyls and Spirits are a portion of Volatile Salt sublimed and expanded , or dilated in its own humidity .

26. But such things as by their Fragrancy and Odour shew a previous natural Fermentation , need no artificial Ferment , for they yield their spirit without it : and an artificial or forced Fermentation , would cause a dissipation of the chiefest part of their sulphury and volatile parts which are sought for .

27. In this case , If you bruise the matter to be distilled ( taken when the Herb is full of Vigor , and between flower and seed ) and add thereto three times its weight of fair water , or ( which is better ) of its own distilled water ; you need but digest 2 , 4 or 5 dayes ( not ferment ) in a gentle heat , and in a blind head : then , at the end of the time , to distil with a Moors head and a serpentine , so long , till the water distilling has neither Tast nor Smell : you will have a volatile spirituous liquor , which being impregnated with the fixed Salt of the Faeces , you may rectify in B. M. wherein the spirituous Liquor , and volatile Salt will first ascend with the oyly part , which two Liquors separate according to Art , casting away the watery and unprofitable part , remaining in the Vessel after Rectification .

28. But before you cast away the aforesaid remaining watery part , you may , if you so please , separate from it the former fixed Salt , you added . And after this manner are distilled all hot , bitter , and odoriferous Plants , as , Wormwood , Horehound , Sothernwood , Savory , Baum Hyssop , Time , Mint , Penny-royal , Cammomil , Sweet-Marjoram Rosemary , Sage , Lavender ; &c.

29. Experience has also Confirmed , That if the aforesaid distilled Liquor ( at Sect. 27. ) before rectification , be often Cohobated upon the Feces , ( viz. 6 , 8 , or 10 times ) the volatile Salt will arise the more largely ; and in the Process , almost all the fixed parts of the Matter will ascend and become Volatile , which is a Note worthy of Observation .

30. And , in this Case , if you make the Tryal , the fixed Salt remaining in the foeces , after ten Cohobations , will not be the tenth part of the said Salt , lodged in the same , before the first Cohobation . Hence it appears .

31. That THAT which wee call the fixed Salt , is no such thing by Nature , but wholly Volatile , and is rendred otherwise only by Incineration , or the fire . How easy then may it be to render this Fixed Salt Volatile again , or to restore it to that State , to which it naturally aspires ? It is certainly done by loosening it from the Chains of the fire .

32. Scurvy grass , Horse radish , Brooklime , Water-cresses , Garden Cresses , Rocket , &c. may have a different way of Distillation from the former : for as they abound with more volatile Spirits , and more volatile Salts : so they admit yet less of fermentation , and therefore ought to have a proper menstruum ( stronger than common water ) which may attract dissolve , and joyn with the Essential parts of those Plants , and carry those parts along with it in Distillation , without changing their natures and Virtues .

33. To this purpose we recommend to you March Beer , strong clear and well made Rhenish-Wine , Cider , Perry or Mead : as also spirit of Wine , as proper Menstruums . Take a Quantity ( as much as you please ) of the Herb you design , when it is in flower : shred it small , put it into a Copper Vesica tin'd , upon which pour as much Mead , Rhenish Wine , &c. as well cover the Herbs three or four Inches over : place it in a proper Furnace covered with its Moor's head and serpentine adjoyn'd : digest without fire for about 24 hours : then distil ( but not too hastily ) that the spirituous and volatile parts of the Herb may ascend : continue the Distillation till the Drops that fall are almost iusipid .

34. But that you may have a more replenish'd Spirit , empty the Vesica from the Faeces : put into it the same quantity of bruised herbs again , upon which pour all the aforesaid distilled water , and its equal quantity of wine , which digest and distil , as aforesaid , The distillation being over , put in again fresh herbs , pouring upon them the last distilled liquor , which digest , and distill , as aforesaid , repeating the distillation till you have a Spirit strong enough . This done , rectify in B.M. or in a sand heat , keeping the spirit repleat with the Volatile Salt , which ascends first , apart by it self in a glass Bottle close stopd : and in another glass put the spirituous water , which followeth the former , continuing the distillation till the drops are almost insipid .

35. After all the primary distillations ( before you come to rectification ) there are great Sediments , the thinner part of which you may separate from the faeces by Expression : after which being clarified , you may by abstraction of the superfluous humidity , reduce it to the form of an Extract , with which you may mix the fix'd Salt of its faeces aforesaid : thus have you all the parts of the Plant , wherein any imaginable Virtue does reside . This Extract is of the Nature of the Herb , and may be given either alone in a Bolus , or else dissolved in some proper liquor àʒss adʒ ij or iij.

36. The distillation of Flowers is best done , being before-hand pickled with Salt. Suppose Roses . Take of the Flowers lb 50. bruise them in a stone Mortar with a wooden Pestle , and strew them , by degrees with Bay-Salt finely poudr'd lb jv : put the whole into a large Pitcher or two of Potters earth , or earthen Jars with narrow Mouths : croud the Flowers hard in , and stop the Mouth of the Vessel so firmly with Cork and melted Wax , that no Air may penetrate it . Set the Vessel so stopt in a Cellar for 6 , 8 , 10 or 12 Weeks : so will the flowers when open have a kind of acid and wine-like scent , Which is a sign of their Fermentation . Take of these Flowers lb j or ij : and in a glass Cucurbit , in B.M. distill to dryness : Take the Faeces out of the Cucurbit , and put into it again lb vj or vij of the pickled flowers , and the first distilled water , and distil in a sand heat , with a gentle fire ( as before ) till the humidity is almost all come over . Then put in new flowers , pouring upon them the last distilled water , and distill again , as aforesad ; repeating this work so long as you have any flowers remaining . This done .

37. To make a rectification . Put a small part of the former water into a Bolt-head , and in B. M. with a gentle fire , draw off about the twelfth part , which keep by it self : put in more of the former water , and do again as we have just now directed , repeating the same work , till all the first water at Sect. 36. is rectified . Put all these twelfth parts together , which keep in a bottle with glass stopple . All the remaining waters also put together , and continue rectifications at several Repetitions , till you have all that is spirituous . The spirituous Liquor keep in the Bottle with a glass stopple , rectify anew , in an evaporating Bath in a Bolt head , having a long neck , perfectly luted ; so have you an Aethereal inflamable spirit ; loaden with Volatile Salt : which if it be of Roses , you may call it Spiritus Rosarum , or , Spirit of Roses . The Remains of this Rectification put to the former water , so have you an excellent Rose-water much better than you can draw by any ordinary means , which keep in Glass bottles close stopp'd .

38. If you keep these Bottles in a Cellar a while , new oyl will ascend by degrees to the top of the water : and swim above it in little flakes , almost like Snow , which you may separate according to Art. This is Adeps Rosarum , Fat of Roses .

39. Now , if you desire the Adeps rather than the Spirit , you will sooner have your desire , by redistilling several times the aforesaid Rose-water upon new-Roses , for fresh and new Roses yield more Oyl by far , than those that are pickled or sermented .

40. But there are some , who only macerate Roses in Wine , ana , for some dayes ; then distil ; which is indeed a much shoter way ; but far inferior to the former , because you have a mixture of S. V. with your Water or spirit of Roses .

41. From the remains of all the Distillations , you may make a purging Extract of Roses ( by Sect. 35. ) and from the saeces calcin'd , you may Extract a Salt , by elixivation , which may be mingled with the Extract . Dose à ʒss : ʒij : or ʒiij .

42. Some persons distil Rose Water by descent , by putting the Roses about an Intch thick , upon a fine Linnen cloth , tyed upon the top of a large glass Vessel , or of glazed Earth , and applying over it , the bottom of a flat dish of white Lattin , or some other such like Vessel , fitted to the compass of the Roses or mouth of the Receiver , having the inside of its hollowness covered with Ashes , about half an Intch thick , over which is put soft burning Coals . By this means the water distills into the Vessel underneath . This is not so good at that we have formerly taught , yet not to be despised .

43. Lavender Flowers are too dry to be distilled as Roses . In this case , you may put upon them Lavender Water distilled from the Herb , and distil in a Copper Vesica , well Tinn'd , fixed with its Moors Head and Serpentine , being first macerated in a very gentle heat for three or four days space . Repeat the Distillation by many affusions of the distiled water , upon fresh flowers , ( as at Sect 39. ) so have you Oyl and Water , which separate . Thus may you distil Rosemary-Flowers , and all other hot Flowers , which are naturally dry of substance .

44. But if instead of the Water of the same plant , you take the Spirit of May-Dew ( see our Pharmacopaea Londinensis , Lib. 3. Cap. 14. Sect. 32. ) and Aqua de Stercore bovis ( in Lib. 2. Cap. 1. Sect 7. of this present work ) of each equal parts , putting them upon the Flowers , and then Distil in Balneo Vaporoso , by a large glass Cucurbit , you will yet have a more excellent and odoriferous Water , repleat with Volatillity and Spirits , in much greater abundance .

45. But to draw inflamable Spirits and odoriferous , from all sorts of Flowers , will be a thing very difficult , unless you conjoyn with them some other parts of the Plant , as Seeds , Fruit , Peels , Rinds or Roots , &c. To the Canker Rose , add their Hips bruised ; and to the Garden Roses theirs . To the sweet Eglantine or Sweet-Bryar its leaves : To the Flowers of Rosemary , Sage , Marjoram , Mint , Betony , Bawm , Lavender , Time , Gill flowers , Violets , Jessamine , &c. their seeds well bruised . To Flowers of Peony , Angelica , Parsly , Dill , Fennel , Flower-de-luces , Lillys , &c. their seeds and roots bruised . To the Flowers of Oranges , Limons , Citrons , &c. their Fruits well stampt , the Rind or Peel chiefly . To the Flowers of Elder , Dwarf-Elder , Petty Mugget , their Berries well bruised , &c.

46. But in this last case , there is a special necessity of Fermentation , for that is the Soul of Vegetable Spirits , as putrefaction is the Soul of their Oyls : If when the Flowers are mingled with their Seeds , there be not humidity enough to facilitate the Fermentation , you must to your bruised Flowers , Seeds , &c. put a little Wine , or some other Liquor , and then add Leven or Yest , to raise the sermentation : Or dissolve your Leaven or Yest in the humidity you add , mix it with your flowers , Seeds , &c. then put them into a double Glaz'd earthen Pitcher , pressing them hard down , which stop close with a Cork , and Wax melted over it ; so keep it till it is somewhat sowrish , or has got a Wine-like Scent ; then distil the matter in a Glass-Cucurbit in B.M. so have you an ardent inflamable Spirit , strongly repleat with the Odour of the Flowers , which you may distil upon new Flowers , and rectify , as we have formerly taught .

47. But because it is not always possible to have those other parts , when the flowers are in their prime ; you may chuse some forraign matter for a foundation of their Fermentation ; as Sugar , Honey , or Manna , to every lb or ℥ xij of Flowers , ℥ ij of Sugar , Honey or Manna , &c. to which put some other liquor , if their dryness require it , and a little Leaven , as aforesaid . By this method you may distil all Aromaticks and Odoriferous Plants , and so obtain their Odoriferous and inflamable Spirits .

48. We have taught the Distillation of Carminative Seeds , in our Pharmacop . Lib. 4. Cap. 3. Sect. 4. by which way you will have Spirit , Oyl and Water , which you must separate . The Distillation you may many times repeat upon new bruised Seeds , by pouring continually the last distilled water upon them and then proceeding in all things , as in the first Distillation ; so will you have much Oyl and a spirituous water , repleat with the Volatile Salt of the same Seed . This continual Cohobation of the same water upon new Seed , gives you a much larger quantity of Oyl , than otherwise you would have . And here note , that a maceration of the Seeds three or four days , before Distillation , will cause a larger quantity of Oyl to ascend , than a maceration of twenty four hours , as is usual .

49. But if you desire the Oyl chiefly ; the seeds being bruised , and put into their proportion of Water , put them into a glass Cucurbit , which cover with a strong Head well luted , putting them into Horsedung , ( so deep as the matter is high in the Glass ) where let them putrify for about 3 weeks , so will you have a larger quantity of Oyl than the other ways . Some mix Salt of Tartar with the bruised feeds , hoping thereby to get the more Oyl , but they that consider how easily fixed Salts conjoyn themselves with Oyl , may otherwise be convinced of that fallacy , than by being beholden to Soap-Boylers for a Demonstration .

50. The Volatile Salt of Vegetables is so subtil , and so intermixt with other substances , that it is a difficult thing either to separate or to discern it , unless it be very plentiful , and than it will shew it self by its smell . In cold herbs it is imperceptible , and inseparable from its adjoyned matter . But from hot biting Herbs , as Cresses , Scurvy-Grass , Mustard , Charlock , &c. it is evidently apparent .

51. These kinds of seeds have various ways of Distillation : 1. By bruising of them , adding hot water or Rhenish Wine , stopping them up in an earthen Vessel , and digesting three or four days in a gentle heat to cause fermentation ( which is here caused without Leven ) and then distilling ( by Sect. 46. and 48. aforegoing ; ) by which the Spirits , Oyls and Volatile Salt come forth mixt together .

52. Or , you may to the bruised Seeds , put S. V. rectified , and in a glass Cucurbit , distil by B. M. or in Sand with a moderate sire , so will you have an Oyl and a Spirit , well filled with the Volatile Salt of the seed .

53. Or you may put the Seeds whole and without addition into a glass or earthen Retort , filling about 2/3 of it it ; then placing it in a Reverberatory furnace , and luting it to a Receiver , make a gradual fire , very small at the beginning , which augment by degrees for 10 or 12 hours ) to extremity of heat , so will you have in the Receiver Flegm , Spirit , Oyl and Volatile Salt , all mixt together , which afterwards rectify in B.M. or sand in a gentle heat , in a Bolt Head , having a long neck , &c. By this rectification the Volatile Salt will afcend , and coagulate like a white Crystaline matter , which you may preserve by it self , by unluting the Head and putting another in its place : but you must speedily and with great care put the Salt into a glass bottle , having a glass stopple , that it may not exhale nor dissolve into Liquor .

54. Proceed in rectification , so the Spirit and Oyl will ascend together , which last will swim upon the Spirit ; and the watery part and balsamick or grossest part of the Oyl will remain at bot●● tom ; which by reason of its ill smell , may be for outward uses , in all cold affects .

55. Berries having an aqueous Juyce , as Elder , Dwarf-Eider , &c. ought to be juyced , which juyce is to be put into an Oaken Barrel , and set in a Cellar to ferment , till it becomes Wine , somewhat intermixt with acid . Then tap the Vessel a little above the Fae●es , and put the clear Liquor into a Copper Vesica , tin'd within ; to which affixing its Moors Head , Serpentine and Recipient , distil with a moderate fire , till about 2/3 of the Liquor is come over , so will you have a burning and inflamable Spirit . What remains in the Vesica , you may separate from its sediment , and the clear part , reduce to the form of an Extract , adding the Salt of the first Faeces .

56. In the Distillation of Juniper-berries , and such other like , which have a melliginous juyce , consider whether you design to have the ardent or burning Spirit , or the Volatile Oyl . If the former , by reason they want native moisture , you must to the bruised Berries add Rain Water or Wine , with some Leaven or Yest , and Honey , Sugar or Manna , to hasten a fermentation , ( as we have taught at Sect. 46 , and 47 , aforegoing ) then distil , so will you have a burning or inflamable Spirit , with some Oyl .

57. Or , to the bruised Berries , you may put rectified S. V. ( as we have taught at Sect. 52. ) digest three or four days , in a very gentle Sand-heat , then distil with a moderate sire , so will you have an inflamable Spirit , repleat with the best and the most volatile part of the Berries .

58. If you design to draw Oyl , first bruise the Berries well , and put to every lb iij of Berries , water ( almost boyling hot ) lb ij : put them up into an earthen Pitcher , which stop close with Cork and Wax : putrisy for ten , twelve or fourteen days , in a gentle Sand heat ; then distil in a Copper Vesica ( tinn'd within ) with its proper Moors Head , Serpentine and Recipient , so shall you have a water Repleat with Volatile Salt , Spirit and Volatile Oyl , white and odoriferous , which Oyl will swim at top , and must be separated according to Art. The water you may rectify in B. M. or a Sand heat , in a Bolt-Head , casting away the aqueous part remaining at bottom , after distillation unless you design a Cohobation upon new Berries , by which means , you will have more Oyl , and the water will be the more spirituous , and repleat with a Volatile Salt.

59. From the Berries and Water remaining at every distillation , you may make a melliginous Extract , having a kind of substance like Honey , containing the Balsamick and fixed Salt of the Berries , thus : The Vessels being cool , strain and press out what you can from the skins and seeds , which clarify and in a glazed earthen Pot , Evaporate the superfluous humidity , over a very gentle fire , till that which remains be as thick as an Extract ; to which add the Salt of the expressed Faeces made by Calcination , Elixiviation , Evaporation , &c : This Extract Helmont crys up for an excellent Purge ; For it gently carries off bad humors , strengthens the Stomach and Bowels , expells Gravel , Wind and Poysons , eases pain , provokes Urine , and cleanses all the urinal passages . Dose à ʒij : ad ℥ ss. With this you may make up several Electuaries and Treacles , but when in those cases you use it , you ought to make it of the thickness of new Honey , by adding a sufficient quantity of its own inflamable Spirit , with a small portion of its Oyl .

60. In the distillation of Wheat , Rye , Barly and Oats , if you design a burning and inflamable Spirit ; the Grain ought to receive a previous fermentation , by being converted into Mault , and then by the Art of the Brewer , by the affusion of a large quantity of boyling water , digestion and proper fermentation with Yest , to be converted into Beer or Ale : This Beer or Ale , if distilled ( in all respects ) as you distil Wine , to get the Spirit of Wine ( to wit , in a Copper Vesica , with its Moors head , Serpentine and Receiver ) yeelds an inslamable Spirit , vastly repleat with the Sulphur , or volatile Oyl and Salt of the Grain , altogether as strong , subtil and penetrating , as is that of Wine , and perhaps if drawn with care , and in double Vessels , full as pleasant and virtuous .

61. Or if you take Meal of Wheat , Rye , &c. and make it into Bread with a good quantity of Leaven : if to this Bread you assuse Rain Water , and cause it again gently to ferment , then destil in a copper Vesica , &c. Or otherwise in a glass Cucurbit in B.M. you shall have a water repleat with a good quantity of inflamable Spirit , Oyl and Volatile Salt ; all which by Rectification you may separate , as we have before taught .

62. And now whilst I think of it , let me tell you , that it is the nature of fixt Alcalies to destroy the power of Acids , they being opposite one to another in nature ; for Salt of Tartar , being put into stale Beer , makes it work afresh , and become New ( as it were ) again ; it also purifies and preserves water from all filth , keeps it sweet from stinking , and if put in , in a due proportion , makes it drink not much unlike Milk : but if you put in too much , it will make it tast so much like Piss , that it will not be potable . Now in putting in of Salt of Tartar into a barrel of stale or hard Beer , whereby it is provoked to a new Fermentation ; although it may make it tast like new drink at present ; yet if it be kept long , it will unavoidably become Acid again , then flat , insipid and dead , by reason that a large quantity of Spirits are certainly wasted by such a new working .

63. From Wheat , Rye , &c. you may distil a Flegm , Spirit , Oyl and Volatile Salt , thus : fill about 2/3 of a glass Retort , well luted , with the Grain you desire to distill , which place in a close Reverberating Furnace , and distil with a gradual fire , according to Ait ; so shall you have a good quantity of Flegm mixt with the Spirit , Oyl and Volatile Salt ; which you may rectify in a Bolt-head , with a long neck in a sand heat : by repeating rectifications , you will have a volatile , white , crystaline Salt , or a very penetrating Spirit , containing the said Salt , which will be dissolved therein ; and also a volatile Oyl very penetrating , united to some few Particles of the volatile Salt.

64. The ardent Spirit of these kinds of Grain , at Sect. 60. is of the same nature , properties , qualities and virtues with Spirit of Wine , and may serve to the same uses . The other volatile Spirits and Salts are Sudorifick , attennuating and expelling hurtful humors through the Pores , either by Sweat , or insensible transpiration : They are powerful against Poyson , Plague , and other Epidemick Distempers , and very effectual against Asthma's , Pleurisies , and other Diseases of the Breast and Lungs . They help respiration , and dissove coagulated Blood , provided it be given before it be turned into corruption . Dose à gr. x. adʒss . in Broth , Wine , or other Vehicle . The Oyl is most commonly used externally in cold pains , Gout , Rheumatisms , Palsies , Numbness , &c.

65. From Pease , Tares , and Beans ( in a Reverberatory Furnace ) there is to be got a great quantity of volatile Salt , and in much larger proportion , and with more ease than from any other grain whatsoever , which without doubt is most of it the very body of the fixed Salt , ( made fixed by incineration ) which is found in a large measure in these kinds of substances .

66. Take Beans lb iiij or v , whole and dry , put them into an earthen Retort , or a glass one well luted , so large as that about 2/3 may remain empty : put it into a close Furnace of Reverberation ; lute to it a large Recipient , stop the Registers of the cover of the Furnace , and then kindle in the Cinder-place , a small fire , only to warm the Retort , and matter within in , which keep so for an hour , then begin to kindle a fire in the Hearth-place , which let be very small , for an hour longer , after which increase the fire gradatim , from hour to hour , but not to excess : in the mean season you may see descend into the Receiver , the Aquaeous part of the Beans , in large quantity . After this give a little Air to the Register of the cover of the Furnace on the Receivers side , continually augmenting the fire , till you see the great Ball to be filled with white clouds , which will condense by degrees into Liquor , the oleaginous and salt parts , sinking to the bottom of the Vessel , keep now an equal fire , for about two hours , giving a little air to the Register , after which open it for altogether , giving a more violent heat , and at length a flaming fire , which continue till the vapors cease , and the Receiver is clear . Let then the fire go out , and the Vessels cool . In the Receiver you have much Flegm mixt with Oyl and Spirit , and volatile Salt , so penetrating , that you will not be able to hold your Nose and Eyes over the Mouths of the Vessels .

67. Put all these matters speedily into a Bolt-head , with a long neck , covered with its Head well luted , and fitted with a beak and Receiver , place it in a Sand heat ( but in a cool airy place ) so may you see the Volatile Salt ascend by little and little , and coagulate it self in the Head , ( which you must often cool by doublè cloths , dipt in cold water , to hinder the dissolution of the Salt , ) this Salt with what speed may be take out of the Head , and keep it in a glass Bottle well stopt , and in a cool place , for it turns into Liquor with the least heat , and sooner than any other Volatile Salt ; but you must have another Head ready to put on in the place of the former , whose junctures being well luted , continue the Rectification , so will you have in the Reciplent , the rest of the Volatile Salt dissolved in a little of the Flegm , with the Volatile Oyl , which you may separate , and keep apart : the useless Flegm , and stinking part of the Oyl remaining at bottom of the Matrass .

68. This Volatile Salt of Beans is a strong Sudorifick , and one of the most subtile and volatile Salts that is ; being of the same use with all other Volatile Salts : it is good against Palsies , Cramps , withred Limbs , Epilepsies , Apoplexies , Gouts , Rheumatisms , Cholicks , and other Diseases of the Head , Brain , Womb , Nerves and Joynts : it kills Worms , and is admirably good in sits of the Mother ; the Oyl is also of the same Virtue , You may mix it with Oyl of bitter Almonds , or Oyl of Ben , and anoint with it the Stomach , Navel and Belly . In Diseases of the Brain and Womb , put it up the Nostrils . You may give inwardly in a preper Vehicle à gr . jv ad gr . xij .

69. Thus may be drawn the Salts , Spirits , and Oyls of Kidney Beans , French Beans , Pease , Vetches , Lentils , and other sorts of Pulse . Where Note , that after this Distillation the fixt Salt of the Faeces is scarcely one eighth part of what it would be in an open Calcination , by which its natural Volatility appears . The same thing ( but in far different proportion ) you will meet with in Woods . The Salt of Guajacum , drawn from the Faeces remaining in the Retort , will not be the twentieth part of what may be found in the same wood , by an open Calcination .

70. In the Distillation of Lignum Rhodium you must follow the Method in distilling of Dill-seed , as we have taught in Our Pharmacopoeia lib. 4. cap. 3. sect. 4. only with this disserence , That the rasped Substance , or Pouder of the Wood being macerated 2 or 3 Weeks before Distillation . The Water may be much of the same use with Rose-water , not being very different in scent ; the same observe in all other Aromatick Woods .

71. In Our Dispensatory , we have taught the way to distil Spirit and Oyl of Soot ; Wherein you have this to Note , That the Volatile Salt comes with the Flegm , Spirit , and Oyl , which are to be rectified in a Bolt-head with a Sand-heat , and a Head and Receiver well Luted . A gentle fire makes the Volatile Salt to ascend first , white and Crystaline into the Head , which remove ; and perfect the Rectification by Sect. 67 , aforegoing . The Volatile Spirit , Oyl , and Salt are strangely Sudorifick , and operate much like to the Volatility of Animals . The Salt is given à gr. v. ad ℈ j : the Oyl á gut . ij ad jv . or vj : The Spirit à ℈ ss adʒj : it pertakes much of the Virtues of the Volatile Salt , a great part whereof it conrains .

72. Gourds , Cucumers , Melons , and the little cold Fruits , contain little Spirit or Volatile Salt , and therefore yield only an insipid Flegm , or very little more , for which cause Sake , you may distil their Pulp , as you distil Lettice , Purslane , and other cold Herbs .

73. But Musk-melons by their scent demonstrate somthing more of Volatility , for which reason you may cause them a little to ferment ; then distil in B.M. or a Sand-heat very moderate : so will the odoriferous , volatile , and ardent Spirit first ascend , then the Flegm or Water , which keep apart . They are said both to cool , cause rest , and are good in intermitting Agues and Feavers , being inwardly given : outwardly they Smooth and Beautify the Skin .

74. The Oyl of Guajacum distilled by the addition of Water , as you distil the Oyl of Lignum Rhodium , is said to be an admirable thing in Diseases of the Bladder , and to purify the Mass of Blood. And some affirm , That by continuing the use of it for some Weeks , à gut . jv ad xij . in its own Water from ℥ iij to ℥ jv , ℥ vij , or viij ; it will drive out , and carry away through the Pores of the Skin , the whole Venereal Venom , without any use of Mercury , especially if it be not too inveterate . It also cures Venereal Ulcers in the Mouth . The Oyl which is distilled by a Retort , by reason of its ill scent , is never given inwardly .

75. Citrons are distilled ( being first cut or bruised ) in a Glass Cucurbit , filling it half full . Lute to it the Receiver , digest a day and Night , then distil in B.M. or in Sand with a moderate fire . The juyce is seldom distilled alone , but only purified , for the dissolution of Pearls , Coral , and such like . But the aqueous part , you may separate in B.M. so will the Remaining juyce be more acid than ordinary .

76. From the outward yellow rinds of Citrons you may distil an Oyl , thus : Put the said Rinds into a Glass Cucurbit , upon which put Rain Water to overtop them three or four fingers , cover and lute it well : digest ten days in a moderate heat , then distil in Sand by a gentle fire , so have you a fragrant Water with a little , yellow , odoriferous Oyl , of a very sharp and penetrating Tast . You may give à gut . ij ad viij . mixed with fine poudered Sugar , and then dissolved in ℥ iv or vj. of its Water . It is good against all malign , pestilential and epidemick Diseases , expelling the poysonous Miasms by insensible transpiration . It is good against all cold Diseases of the Stomach , comforts the Heart , and helps the Palpitation thereof , curing also most cold and moist Diseases of the Head and Brain ; and is very effectual against the Biting of Vipers , and all sorts of Serpents . With Oyl of Nut● megs by Expression , you may make of it an excellent Balsam to the same Intentions .

77. Cherries Red and Black , Bramble-berries , Raspberries , Mulberries , and Straw berries , admit of the common way of Distillation . If you desire only a Water , bruise them , and distil in a Glass Cucurbit in B. M. so have you a Water of a pleasing Tast and Scent . But if you would have a Burning and Inflamable Spirit , you must ferment them ( without any addition ) whether you use the juyce or the bruised Fruits . You may know when the fermentation is at heigth , by the Winy Scent , which will be in about four days time , being digested in a gentle heat in Sand ; and which you may perceive when you unlute the Vessel : being fermented , put the matter into a Glass Cucurbit , cover it with its Head , Lute it , and distil in B.M. or Sand with a gentle fire ; so will you have ascend , first a Volatile , Inflamable , Odoriferous Spirit , which keep by it self in a Glass Bottle , with a Glass Stopple ; continue the Distillation , and you have a Water also .

78. Water of Green Wallnuts is distilled after the general Method , but you will do well , if you make many Cohobations of the Water distilled upon green Wallnuts every time , and at last add thereto the Salt of the faeces ; or rather to every quart thereof , a drachm of the most pure Niter , which may keep it better than its own Salt : by this means , it will not only keep longer , but be of much greater Virtues .

79. In the Distillation of Wine , principally French and Rhenish Wines , there is not above a sixth part Spirit ; the rest is a kind of Flegm with an Acid. For this Flegm being evaporated away to the thickness of Honey , and then distilled in a Retort in a close Reverberatory Furnace , you will have an Acid Spirit , which lay in the Wine before Distillation , mixt with a good quantity of Flegm and a dark coloured Stinking Oyl , of no great use : At last remains a faeces , which may be calcined , and a Salt drawn from it by the common way of Elixiviation .

80. This Spirit of Wine ( commonly called Brandy ) being so much separated from its Flegm , as that being fired , it will either Burn all away , or fire Gun-pouder , is called rectified Spirit of Wine , being a Body incorruptible , and able to preserve what it keeps within it self from Putrefaction . It is excellent against Gangreens , removes all Corruption from the parts , opens the Passages , quickens the Circulation of the Blood , agitates the Spirits , removes Rheumatisms , and is an admirable experiment against Burnings .

81. However this Spirit ( though very pure ) contains some small matter of Flegm , which may be lessened very much by rectifying it upon a fifth or sixth part of its weight , of well dryed and pure Salt of Tartar. This rectification you may repeat , upon the Salt , ( drying it every time ) till you have a Spirit of Wine wonderful strong , and of a good Scent , which work you may repeat four , five , six or seven times as you see convenient . Lastly , putting it into a Bolt-head , you may in a Luke-warm B. M. rectify it again : so have you a most pure Spirit , which some call Tartariz'd Spirit of Wine . Ten or twelve Drops of this taken inwardly , will operate more than a spoonful of the former .

82. But the former ( though a most pure Spirit ) can in no wise be called Tartarized Spirit of Wine , for as much as it has carried along with it no part of the Salt of Tartar. And because we desire not to leave you in the Dark , we shall here give you the rational Process . Take pure fine Salt of Tartar , put it into a Glass Cucurbit , large and high , pour new Rhenish Wine upon it , by little and little ; so will an Ebulition or fermentation follow ( raised from the acid of the Wine , and Alcaly of the Tartar : ) continue pouring on Wine by degrees , till the Ebulition ceases , and then cease the putting on of more Wine . Let the Cucurbit be of that bigness , that it may not be above ⅔ full : put it in a Sand Furnace , exactly lute the Junctures of the Head and Recipient , and draw off a Spirit with a strong Charcole fire , that the Salt of Tartar which is heavy , and slow to ascend may arise with the Spirit of Wine : continue the Distillation with the same fire , till you perceive the Flegm begins to ascend ; then cease , so have you Spirit of Wine , repleat with Volatile Salt of Tartar.

83. This done , evaporate the remaining Flegm ; dry and calcine the Sediment , and upon every ounce of Salt of Tartar , pour a quart of well purged , Green , Austere , and new fermented Wine , then Lute and distil , as before . Reserve the Spirit by its self ; and from the faeces evaporate the Flegm , dry and calcine , &c. pouring on more Wine , and renewing all the aforegoing Operations , till all or most of your Salt of Tartar is ascended with the Spirit of Wine . For by this Work oft repeated , the utmost grain of the fixed Salt of Tartar may be rendred Volatile . This Spirit of Wine tartarized , you may rectify as aforesaid , to what degree of Purity you please .

84. Now whereas Wine is nothing else but the Must or Juyce of Ripe Grapes , whose Spirituous parts are set at Liberty by fermentation ; it is more or less gross , according as its fermentation is less or more , by which it more or elss abounds with Tartar , and less or more with Spirits . And therefore French Wines being better fermented yields more Spirits , than Spanish or Canary Wines , which are a kind of but half fermented Wine . For Spanish Wine does not endure a fermentation so strong as other Wines , and that is the reason it is both sweeter and more glutinous than other Wines more fermented . Must , or juyce of Grapes is answerable to Wort made of Malt , before it is wrought up with Yest : if therefore you distil either Must or Wort , you will have a great deal of insipid Fiegm or Water ; after that a foetid Oyl ; then a few weak acid Spirits , being some of the Essential Salt dissolved ; and at bottom an Earthy Mass , out of which by Calcination and Elixiviation , may be drawn an alcalious Salt : but out of the whole you shall not get one drop of Burning or Inflamable Spirit . Now , if you let this Must or Wort but ferment , they turn into Wine or Ale : this fermentation is made by its Essential Salt , which being Volatile delivers it self from the aforesaid Oyly parts , and divides , peirces , or breaks them to pieces , and by its subtilty rarifies them into Spirit , whereby the said Liquors become Wine or Ale : and according as this fermentation is more or less , so are they more or less spirituous , and less or more sweet and glutinous ; and in Distillation yield more or less Burning and Inflamable Spirit : for the Spirit of Wine or Ale , is nothing but the Oyl divided , rarified , and exalted by the Essential Salt. And since that in Spanish Wines , part of the Flegm is evaporated before fermentation , whereby the Essential Salt has not liberty to expand it self , and rarify the Oyl , as it otherwise would do , it comes to pass , that there is but an imperfect , and as it were half fermentation : for the Oyl being but half subtiliz'd , has still strength enough to hinder the Tartness of the Salt , and to keep the old Sweet Tast of the Liquor . And this is the true reason , That although Spanish Wine is much stronger than any French Wines , it yields much less Spirit than they , because the Spirit of Wine does consist in a rarified Oyl repleat with Essential and Volatile Salt.

85. The Crystals of Tartar , will only dissolve in hot Water , always Coagulating as the Water grows cold . These Crystals are the Essential Salt constituted of an acid and an Alcaly or Volatile Salt : and they are so mingled , that they are strongly united , and not to be separated without Art ; or made so as to be dissolved in cold Water . But if you dissolve these Crystals in hot Water , and assuse thereupon Salt of Tartar made by Calcination , you may so dissolve the Union of the Salts , by mastering of the Acid , with the Alcaly , that they shall not resume their former nature , but become together all of them dissoluble in cold Water .

86. In making of Tartar Chalybeat , some instead of the filings of Steel do to every pound of the Crystals of Tartar dissolved in boyling Water , cast in an Ounce of Vitriol of Mars ; or filings Steel prepared with Spirit of Vitriol , and after a little time , straining of it , set it to Crystalize .

87. Alcalious Salt of Tartar , made by Incineration , is made a kind of fixed Salt , against its own natural property , from the firm Conjunction of the Volatile Acid , with the Volatile Alcaly , by means of an Igneous Spirit . But you may easily restore it to its first Volatility , if you do but free it from the Chains of the Fire , either by separating or augmenting the Acid , or preventing its Union with the Alcaly .

88. If you desire to make Salt of Tartar , or other incinerated Salts more white , and to preserve them in their Beauty and Dryness , so as that the Air may not penetrate or dissolve them , you must ( after they are made very dry ) mix them with about a third part of their Weight of Sulphur in fine Pouder , and cause it to burn and consume over a good Charcoal fire : then elixiviate , filter , and evaporate , in a glass Cucurbit over a Sand-heat , till a scum arises on the Top , after which let it cool , and set the Salt to Crystalize : the remaining Liquor evaporate again , till a scum is at top , which set to Crystalize : this do till you have all the Salt.

89. Salts simply calcin'd , cannot resist the Penetration of the Air , whereas the former will : and the reason is , because that in Calcination , no more of the Acid is retained , than may serve for fixation : so that there is an innumerable sort of Pores not filled up , being so left by the Violence of the Fire , which Pores being open , are subject to any kind of penetration , especially that of the Air. But when they meet an Acid more powerful , such as is that which comes from Sulphur mixt and burnt with them , in their last Calcination , they fill themselves so , as to leave no vacuities , whereby the Acid of the Air cannot break , disunite , or dissolve them .

90. In making Spirit of Tartar , you may put about lb iij or jv . thereof bruised into a large earthen Retort ( well Luted all over ) which place in a close Furnace of Reverberation ; make first a gentle fire , which continue so long till nearly all the aqueous Tartar be drawn off . Then having well fitted and luted to the Cornute a large Receiver , increase the fire gradatim , till it comes to the utmost degree of heat , and so great that the Recipient be filled wholly with White Clouds for a pretty longer season : continue this Fire , till the Recipient becomes clear again : at what time take away the fire , stop up the Re●isters of the Furnace , and let the Retort cool . Then unlute the Recipient , and put the Liqu●r into a large Matrass and long Neck , to which add hard or well dryed Biscuit in Pouder lb ij. covering it with its Head , luting well the Juncture ; to which also Lute a small Receiver ; you must make a Rectification in B.M. or in a Sand heat , with a gentle fire ; which you may repeat two or three times with fresh Biscuit , so shall you have a Subtle and Volatile Spirit ; full of Volatile Salt. In this Rectification the Spirit may carry along with it some particles of the Volatile Salt and Oyl ; so that you may have at the same time , a volatile , subtil , yellow , pure Oyl , easily to be separated , whose Virtues , whether for Internal or External Uses , much transcend those of the stinking Oyl .

91. This Spirit of Tartar is esteemed a very great Sudorifick , expelling from the Center to the Circumserence , all malign , pestilensial , poysonous , sharp , and corrosive Humors , and all such unnatural Juyces as are the Causes of inveterate Scabs , Scurff , Morphew , Lepr●sy , Erysipelas , Tetters , Ringworms , and such like , It is powerful in all sorts of Rheumatisms , running Gouts , Quinseys , Inflamations of the Throat and Tonsillae , Pleurisies , French Pox , opens all Obstructions of the Liver , Spleen and Bowels , and is prevalent against Cachexies , Dropsies , Jaundice , Green-sickness , stoppage of the Terms . Dose à ℈ j adʒj or ʒij , in any fit Vehicle . The rectified Oyl may be given a gut . ij ad x. mixt with a little fine Sugar , and given with some fit Liquor .

92. In Sect. 32 , 33 , and 34. of this Chapter , we treated of making the true Spirit of Scurvy-grass : But some make it thus : ℞ fresh and large Garden Scurvy-grass two or three Bushels ; bruise it well in a Stone or Iron Mortar , put it into a wooden Vessel , pour on so much Water as will cover it two hands breadth , or thereabouts : put to it two or three handfuls of Salt , and a small quantity of Yest ; let it stand a few days , till it ferments or works like Ale : then distil it off in an ordinary Alembick or Copper Vesica Tin'd within : save the first running , for it is the true Spirit . If you would have it stronger , rectify or distil it over again upon fresh Scurvy-grass : Save the first running as before , so will you have a very strong , and the true Essential Spirit of Scurvy-grass .

93. But now in London several other sorts are Sold , which they call Plain and Golden , but neither of them the absolutely True. The Plain is thus made : ℞ proof Spirit lb viij , xij , or xvj , plus minus : infuse or steep in it so much Garden Scurvy-grass , as it can well contain ; digest it twelve hours , then distil it off ; and save the first half of what comes off ; which distil a second time , and save the first half as before , and you have that Plain Spirit of Scurvy-grass , which is commonly Sold : this if you distil over again with fresh Scurvy-grass , it will be yet stronger .

94. Their Golden Spirit ( falsly so called ) is thus made . ℞ a quart of the former Spirit , put it in a bottle , and put to it Jallap in gross Pouder ℥ iij : stop the Vessel , and let it stand warm in Sand or a gentle B. M. for three or four days , till you see it grow very red : then decant the clear Tincture : A small Spoonful in Beer , Ale or Wine , is a moderate Dose : it may be given in cold and moist Constitutions ; but it is perfectly destructive to all such as are of a hot , dry , and Cholerick habit . To such as have occasion to make use of any of these kind of Spirits , I commend those made by Dr. Pordage , living over against the Checquer-Inn , in Leather-lane in Holborn , where they may be supplyed with such as are truly and really Good , and much transcending the Vulgar Spirits of Scurvy-grass , now Sold in London , and other places ; yet their price is but 6 à. the Glass ( which is but the half of what the Worser sort are Sold for ) so accommodated for the benefit of the Poor .

95. Although in Sect. 32 , 33 , 34. and in Sect. 92 , 93 , 94. we have sufficiently taught the way of making Spirit of Scurvy-grass , and such as shall be extreamly powerful , and participate vastly of the Virtues of the Herb ; yet this following prescript seems to be more excellent , and may indeed be called the TRUE way . ℞ leaves and flowers of Scurvy-grass , as much as you please , bruise them , and make them up into Balls ( like those of Woad which Dyers use ) put them into a well glased pot , upon which affuse so much Scurvy-grass Water , or rather Wine of the same Herb , as may supernate or over-top them at the least 4 inches : keep them very close stopt for three or four days in some cool place , then let the whole matter , being put into an Alembick be distilled according to Art. The distilled Water rectify in a Cucurbit , so will the pure , subtil , and volatile Spirit ascend first , which keep by it self in a Glass close st●pt . Dose à gut . xv . and xx . or xxx . The remaining may s●rve to make new Spirit withal . Thus also may be distilled the Spirits of Horse-radishes , of Water-cresses , Garden-cresses , Sciatica-cresses , Bank-cresses , Brook-lime , Mustard seed , Rocket , &c.

96. Vinegar is a degenerated and corrupted Wine , whose Spirits being dissipated , its saline or tartarous parts ( before depressed ) are now moved and carried forth into a flux . However the Spirituous parts in Vinegar are not wholly destroyed but suppressed only , whilst the saline are now in a flux : Because from Vinegar may be distilled a Liquor exceeding hot and burning , like the Spirit of Wine after this manner . With distilled Vinegar , or spirit of Vinegar extract a Salt out of Minium , or Lead Calcin'd , which you may do plentifully . This Vinegar put into a Retort and distil it : the Vinous and burning Spirit will be driven into the Receiver ; the reason of which is , for that when the Saline Acid particles of the Vinegar are united with the Salt of the Lead , the Vinous Spirits yet remaining are then freed ; and having obtained their own right , are easily made to ascend by the heat of fire . Now that these inflamable or burning Spirits are not produced from the Lead , but are truly Vinous , appears by this , For that this Salt of the Lead remaining , may be reduced into Lead again , as we have taught lib. 2. cap. 10. sect. 1. § 13. following .

97. There is an excellent and profitable way to distil an inflamable Spirit from Sugar , by converting its whole Body into that admirable Sulphur . Thus : ℞ unrefined Sugar lb j : Beer Yestʒj : put them together in a Barrel , or in any other wood , on Vessel : put upon it a galton of boyling Waters ; mix them well , and stop the Vessel carelessly ; let it stand twenty four hours , at what time the murter will begin to ferment , and in short time Work so strongly , as to endanger the breaking of the Vessel were it close stopt , or of too small a Capacity : Then put all the Liquor into a Glass Cucurbit , covered with its Head very close Luted , with a Recipient fixed to it : distil in B.M. or in Ashes or Sand with an in-different or moderate fire , so will a subtil and inflamable Spirit ascend , and after it a flegm , which may be separated by rectification . Put the remaining Liquor undistilled into the first Vessel , to which put the said Flegm : cover and stop the whole slightly up , put it into a Cellar for two months , and then make a new distillation in the former Cucurbit , covered and luted as before , so will you have an inflamable Spirit with Flegm , which rectify , as aforesaid ; and you will find that the two rectified Spirits put together , will weigh as much as the Sugar , which was first taken to be distilled ; by which it is manifest , that its whole Body was converted into a volatile and burning Spirit , as aforesaid .

98. After the same manner you may draw an Inflamable Spirit from Manna , and in equal quantity with the former , having the same Virtues and Uses with that , and these both with the best rectified spirit of Wine .

99. You may also distil it alone in a Cucurbit of Glass , or in a Glass Retort , leaving about ¾ or ⅔ at least of the said Vessels empty , in a sand-heat with a moderate fire : so will you have first a Flegm ; then encreasing the fire by degrees , and distilling to perfect dryness , you will have an acid spirit , whose Empyreuma you must take away by rectification . This you may either mix with the first Water , or keep it by it self ; being powerful to provoke Sweat ; as also to dissolve Sulphur , and to draw from thence a Tincture good for Diseases of the Brest and Lungs . Dose of them mixt ʒss ad ℥ jss . in Carduus Water : of the Spirit alone à gut . jv ad xx . or more . The Tincture of Sulphur drawn therewith may be given à gut jv . ad xij .

100. In the distillation of Cloves , you ought to make first a kind of Putrifaction , that the Particles of the Cloves may have a more intire dissolution : for thereby the volatile and oyly parts will be the more easily separated from the Terrene . ℞ Cloves lb j . bruise them grosly , put them with fair Water lb jv . into a Glass Cucurbit with a Vessel of Rencounter , very well luted : put it about fourteen , sixteen or eighteen days to digest in a sand putrefactive heat ; unlute the Vessels , and put all into a Copper Vesica well Tin'd within , and covered with its refrigeratory ; put it into a proper Furnace , and Lute the Junctures well , with the Receiver also , then distil forthwith , with a quick Coal-fire , shifting as occasion requires the Water of the Refrigeratory : continue till about ⅔ of the humidity is drawn off : Then let the Vessels stand till they are half cold , and decant the spirituous Water from the Oyl which will be in the bottom of the Receiver : put the Oyl into a glass , keeping it close stopt : the spirituous Water cohobate upon the Magma , and distil again , as before ; so will you have more Oyl , which would not arise upon the first Distillation : this Oyl put to the former , and keep the Water by it self for other uses .

101. After the Putrefaction , as aforesaid , for fourteen , sixteen or eighteen days , you may also distil the M●ss in a Glass Retort in a Sand heat over an mo●fferent fire , so will you have Oyl and Water , as aforesaid , which Water may be coh●bated upon the Magma , as in the former . But if you distil the Cloves in a Glass Retort without the Addition of Water , you will have a faetid Oyl , having a strong Empyreuma . And after these several ways you may distil Nutmegs , Mace , Cubebs , Cardamoms , Pepper , Jamaica Pepper , and other Aromaticks , but chiefly after the method at Sect. 100. above .

102. Most Authors teach several ways to distil Camphir , but truly in Vain ; for considring its purity , subtilty , volatility , penetration , transparency , whiteness , piercing tast , strong scent , quick dissipation , even without fire , inflamability even in Water , and total Consumption of all its parts , if set on fire , without any Faeces or Ashes remaining ; we may strongly conclude it to be a Gum so perfect , that nothing of Art can either purify , mend , or exalt it ; but rather diminish its native excellency and power . But if any should rather desire it liquid , than in its natural form , they may dissolve it either in rectified S.V. or in Oyl of sweet Almonos , or in the C●ymical Oyls of Limons , O. anges , Rosmary , Sassafras , and the like . Authors have accounted it to be cold ; but it is certainly hot , both in all its parts , and in o●eration , as the afore enumerated qualities do sufficiently demonstrate . It is a most admirable Hysterick , against fits and vapours of the Womb : and a very great Antidote in contagi●us and pestilential Times , resisting the Putrifaction of humors ; yea it is of excellent use even to smell to . Dose à gr.j. ad iij , or jv , and somtimes more , either in Pouder , or dissolved as aforesaid . You may give it in Hysterick Clysters à gr. jv ad xij . A grain or two may be put into a hollow Tooth , or dissolved in S.V. to ease the pain of the Tooth-ach : Camphir is said to make the very best and whitest of all Varnishes .

103. Turpentine may be distilled by putting lb ij or iij. of it , into a large Glass Retort in a Sand-heat , with a moderate fire , especially at first : so will you have first an Acid Spirit with Water ; then a clear Aetherial Volatile Inflamable Oyl , after a pale yellow or Limon coloured ; after that , a perfect yellow coloured ; and lastly , a red Oyl , leaving a Colophony in the bottom . If you use a long recipient with just degrees of heat , and do not change it till the end of the distillation , you may perceive all these Oyls swiming one above another , the red at bottom , the yellow next , the Lemon above that , then white , and lastly the aetherial at the Top. These Oyls have all of them nearly the same Virtues ; but those which are lowest and highest coloured operate less powerfully than those which are higher , and lesser coloured , for as much as these are much more subtil , volatile , and pure .

104. After this very manner you may distil the like Oyls of Mastich , observing the degrees of Fire ; and this way is indeed much better than all the other ways which Authors teach , for as much as in this way , there is no Forreign matter mixt with the Mastich , whereby its nature and qualities should be altered ; nor in this way , does it need any rectification . Oyl of Mastich prevails against Weakness of the Stomach and Bowels , helps in a Diarrhoea , heals and and consolidates Wounds and Ulcers , both of the Brest and Lungs , and other inward parts of the Body : it closes up the Orifices of the Veins and Arteries , and stays all fluxes of Blood. Dose in any proper Vehicle à gut . jv ad xvj . Outwardly it strengthens the Stomach and Belly , heals Wounds of the Nerves and all other parts ; and C● solidates , being used by way of Injection , with a mixture in some other proper Liquor . In Fractures and Dislocatitions , it comforts and fort●fies the Bones and Joynts .

105. Take of the best Benj unin poudred lb j : put it into a large Glass Retort , having a Neck of the longest and largest size : assuse thereon S.V. lb iij . stir them well together : digest in a very gentle heat ( with the Neck upright ) for twenty four hours , shaking them often to hasten the dissolution of the Benjamin . Then put the Retort into a Sand-heat , sitting to its Neck ( instead of a Vessel of Rencounter ) a Glass well luted in a Vessel of Water , and with a moderate fire , distil first the S.V. after which the flowers of Benjamin will ar●se ; but as soon as they appear ; set a new Receiver well dryed , in the room of the former , and lute it sl●ghtly , that you may be able to 〈◊〉 out from time to time the flowers that shall fall into it , as also those that shall stay in the Neck of the Retort : these flores put up into a Glass well stopt , and put the Receiver into its p●ace again ; Lute it now very strongly , so will a thick Liquor distil , which will be the first Oyl of Benjamin , which you will distil with the same fire : if you continue it you will have an Acid Liquor , and after that a yellow , clear , and odoriferous Oyl ; and then the last Oyl , which will be greasy and thick .

106. In the former proces , you have , 1. A T●●cture of Benjamin , which is found in the first Dissolution in S.V. and contains all the good parts of the Benjamin . 2. By distillation , a spirit of Wine impregnated with particles of the Volatile Salt of Benjamin , conjoyned with some part of its sulphurous Particles , which is an excellent Medicine to provoke Sweat , being given in a proper Venicle à ʒss adʒij . 3. Flowers , white like Snow , in long Crystals , sweet and delectable in scent , and of a subtil and penetrating Substance , which may be called the true volatile and sulphureous Salt of Benjamin : These flowers if you desire them only , you may obtain thus : Put ℥ ij or iij of Benjamin poudred into a long pot of Potters Earth , put it into a Sand-heat , cover it with a long Cornute of thick Paper , whose Mouth let be fited , or proportionable to the Circumference of the Pot , and let it be fastned with Pack-thread about the same . Then make a moderate fire , so will the light flowers of Benjamin arise and stick to the inside of the Cornute . 4. From these flores , with the afore distilled Spirits , you may draw a Tincture , more pure and subtil , than what you drew before from the gross Benjamin , which will provoke Sweat in lesser Dose than the former Tincture : Both this and the Flowers are very admitable Pectorals . 5 Yel● low Oyl which is a perfume , and in virtue much like the Flowers . 6. Thick greasy Oyl , which is only used to cleanse and consolidate Ulcers . After the same manner you may distil Storax .

107. ℞ Red Myrrh in fine pouder lb j : put it into a large glass Retort affuse thereon rectified spirit of Wine lb jv : stir them very well , and digest for twelve hours , shaking the glass often : Then put the Retort into a Sand-heat , fit and lute to it a half Ball , or very large Recipient , and begin the distillation with a very gentle fire , increasing it by degrees , but very slowly , and more especially towards the end , the better to draw forth the olegainous parts of the Myrrh : the spirit of Wine being first drawn forth , remove it and apply another Recipient , which luting well , distil to dryness . Then , the Vessels being cold , separate the spirit of Wine remaining from the Oyl of Myrrh . This Oyl of Myrrh mix with equal weight of Vitriol calcin'd to whiteness , and rectify it in a Glass Retort in a Sand-heat , with a moderate fire , so will you have a pure Oyl of Myrrh , free from earthy parts , which are left behind in the Vitriol . But by reason the Vitriol may give some Acrimony to the Oyl , you must free it from it thus : Take Ox or . Sheeps Bones calcined to pouder , the equal weight of Oyl , Fountain water four times as much : mix all together , and distil in a glass Alembick all of a peice in a Sand-heat , and well luted to a small Receiver , so will you have a pure yellow clear Oyl of Myrrh free from all Impurities . It is a notable Hysterick , resists Poyson and the Putrifaction of Humors , opens Obstructions of the Bowels and kills Worms . D●se a gut . iij ad vij , mixt with fine Sugar , and dissolved in a proper Vehicle ; Or you may mix it with proper Pills , Opiates , &c.

108. Gum Ammoniack ( so called from the place of its Growth , which was near and about the Temple or Oracle of Jupiter Ammon , the place of its natural production ) is thus distilled : ℞ of the said Gum lb j : put it into a glass Retort , large , deep , and fit to hold ten times as much of the same : and in a Sand-heat ( having first luted a large Receiver to its Neck ) with a gentle fire begin the distillation ; this gentle heat continue till all the danger of the swelling is over ; then by little and little increase the fire , and at last a violent fire , that the Oyl may be compleatly separated from the Gum ; when you see the Receiver clear from Fumes , let the fire go out , and the Vessels cool ; then unlute them , and in the Receiver you will have an Acid Spirit containing the Volatile Salt , mixed with much flegm , and a thick stinking Oyl .

109. All these you may rectify by putting to them Bones calcined to pouder lb j : put all into a glass Cucurbit luted with its Head and Receiver , and in a Sand-heat with a moderate fire begin the Distillation , so you 'l have first the pure Volatile Spirits , Salt and Oyl to ascend ; the Flegm and more gross part of the oyl remain at the bottom of the Cucurbit . You may rectify again with new Bone-Ashes the whole distiliation , and at last separate the Volatile Oyl from the Volatile Saline , spirituous part . The Spirit opens all Obstructions of the Liver , Spleen and Bowels , is good against the Dropsy , Cholick , Cachexia , Green-sickness , and stoppage of Urine : It is also a most noble Hysterick , and powerfully provokes the Terms , given after other general remedies : Dose à gut . vj ad xx , in White Wine , Rhenish , Sack , or other proper Vehicle ; The Oyl is given for the same intentions à gut . ij ad viij . mixt with Sugar , &c. or given in Pills , Opiates , &c. They both hasten and bring away both Birth and Afterbith . In Hysterick sits , you may also anoint the Nostrils with the Oyl . Thus may you distil Galbanum , Opopanax , Sagapenum , and other watery Gums of like Nature .

110. Joel Langelot a learned man and Physician to the Duke of Holtsatia , makes Laudanum Helmontij thus : Take Thebian Opium cut small lb j : juyce of very ripe Quinces newly drawn lb x : Salt of Tartar ℥ j : digest all two dayes in a very gentle Sand Heat , or till you see little Bubbles appear above the Liquor , which is a sign that Fermentation is at hand : Then add thereto fine Sugar in Pouder ℥ iv : and use a moderate heat to advance the fermentation : so will the Opium rise and totally dissolve . At top of the Liquor will be a filthy impure and scummy part which swims ; at bottom will be an impure and earthy part : and in the middle will be a pure and transparent Liquor , as red as a Ruby , which separate , filterate and keep for Vse . This in the true Laudanum of Helmont , and is given â gut . x. ad xx or xxx : but forthe greater perfection you may inspissate to the Consistency of an Extract . and then dissolve that Extract in pure rectified S. V. which filter and digest for one month , to ripen it , and bring it to Perfection : Then inspissage again to the Consistency of an Extract . From this the said Langelot promises wonderful things in all Cases where Laudanum is to be used , giving at a time not above a quarter , or at most but half a grain . This small Dose is imputed to the union and close binding up of the parts of the Opium , first by Fermentation , and then reducing them to an Extract .

111. This Laudanum now described induces Rest , allays the sharpness of humors , and stops their motion . It for tifies Nature and the parts ; it corroborates all the Bowels cherishes the natural heat , restores the retentive Faculty debilitated , stops all fluxes of Blood in man or woman , the overflowing of the Terms , all sorts of Fluxes of the Belly , and other thin and corroding Defluxions either upon the Eyes , Eares , Teeth , Throat , Lungs , Stomach , or any other part external or internal . It cases all pains of the head arising from attenuated humors , taken inwardly , or applyed to the forehead and Temples . It discusses and expels wind , and takes awaynoises in the Ears : It eases the Tooth-ach , ●tops Vomiting after Evacuation , and all other violent Purgations and Fermen●ations of the humors . It gives ease in the Disease Cholera , and the windy Cholick , and in all griping Pains in man or woman , both giv'n by the mouth and by O●sters : It is a powerful Remedy against the Gravel , Stone , and the Dissentery , both to cease the Fermentation of the humors , and to abate their acrimony after due purgation . It is successful in all diseases of Reins and Bladder , the Gonorrhaea , &c. It strengthens the Spermatick Vessells , and cures all sorts of Gouts and Rhumatisms , and is prevalent against all Pains in any part or person , from what cause soever , in any age or sex , and at any time whatsoever , especially after the use of general Remedies , and fit , due or previous Evacuations .

112. What the oyly volatile Salt of Sylvius is , is scarcely truly known , yet one Monsieur Telingius Professor of Physick at Ryntel , in his Prodromi● Praxeos Chymiatricae , gives us this Des●ription there it : ℞ Aromatick spirit ℥ i : Volatile Sal Armoniackʒ ij : Tincture of Cloves , gut vj : mix them well in a glass which keep close stopt : let it stand all night , and separate the clear by inclination from the pouder at the Bottom : so have you a volatile dyly Salt : or an Aromatick Spirit , charged with a volatile Salt of a pleasing Tast and Smell ; which by reason of the Purity and Subtilty of its parts is able to attenuate and discuss bad humors , and to expell them through the Pores : also to rectify and preserve the Tone of the Stomach , whose prevarication is the root of all Diseases . This Medicament is of use against all cold Distempers , proceeding from Acid juyces or ferments : Dose à gut . x. ad xx or xxx , in any proper Vehicle . This is Telingius his suppos'd oily Volatile Salt of Sylvius : but we desire to be excused , if we say , We believe it to be absolutely another thing , or almost insinite , or as manifold , as there are hot Vegetables in Nature : from all of which a volatile oily Salt may be prepared , as from Rosmary , Lavender , Fennel , Juniper berries , Cloves , Mace , Cinnamon , Nutme●s , Wormwood , Angelica , Sage , &c. The preparation of which , from any hot vegetable we may hereafter ( God willing ) discover .

113. The Recipe of Telingius his Aromatick Spirit aforesaid , ℞ biting Cinnamon ℥ ij : Red Roses ℥ j ss: Aniseedsʒ vj : Cardamumsʒ ij : Barberry grainsʒ ij : yellow Sanders , Nu●megs , Cubebs , A. ℈ ij : bruise the ingredients ( all but the Roses ) mix them , and affuse thereon S.V. rectified lb vj : Rain-water lb j : put them into a glass Cucurbit , which cover with its head well luted , and place it in a Sand heat with a Receiver luted to its Beak , digest with a very gentle heat for 24 hours : then distill according to Art. This is a good Stomatick , and a Cordial which may be given in all Diseases . But for the purpose aforesaid of Telingius , the Aqua Vitae Matthioli , which is the Aqua caelestis of the shops , is infinitely more excellent .

114. The preparation of Our Family Pills , which is two-fold , viz. either with or without Aloes .

1. Pilulae-familias nostrae cum Aloë : Our Family Pills with Aloes .

℞ The Angelical Pills of Grulingius , or fine Aloes twice prepared with Juyce of Violets and inspissated to the thickness of an Extract , ℥ viij : Resinous Scammony ℥ jv : Resin of Jallap ℥ iij : Guta G●mba , extractum benedictum ( in our Pharm . Lond. lib. 4. cap. 8 sect. 32. ) A. ℥ ij Tartar Vitriolate , Elaterium , A. ℥ j ss: Extract of Saffron , Pouder of Cloves , Mace , Nutmegs , Castoreum A. ℥ j : Oyl of Rosemary , or of Cloves ℥ ss: mix them ; and with Syrupus de spina Cervina q.s. make a mass of Pills .

It is a most admirable thing for a general purge ; there is nothing better yet known ; for it purges all humors , in all persons , and may be given to all Sexes and Ages ( except only little Infants . ) It specifically cures Scurvy , Dropsy , Gout , Consumption , Jaundice , Cachexia and Green-sickness : It opens all Obstructions of the Liver , Spleen , Mesentery and Womb : It cleanses the Stomach and Bowels from corrupt humors , and all manner of filth : It kills worms whether in old or young . It is an excellent thing against all Agues and Feavers , by causing the Evacuation of the Febritick matter . It provokes the Terms powerfully , nor is there any other purging Medicament which is equal to it . It purifies the blood , strengthens the stomach , expels Choler , and provokes Appetite : It evacuates thick flegm , and other gross humors from the head , joynts , and other remote Parts . It has been found of excellent use in Lethargies , Carus , Vertigoes , Old Head-aches , Megrims , Epilepsies , Apoplexies , and other the like cold and moist Diseases of the Head and Brain . Being often taken , they cause old Ulcers , running Sores , and malignant and inveterate Fistulaes to heal speedily . It is a most admirable Remedy against the Pox , especially if to every ounce thereof be added of Turbeth Mineral ʒ i ss: or of Artificial Cinnabar ʒ j ss adʒiij : otherwise the Prescript it self is inferiour to no other Purge : It cleanses , strengthens and corroborates all parts of the Head and stomach , drys up Catarrhs , comforts the Memory , accuates the Senses ; prevails against tartarous Diseases , Melancholy and the Kings Evil , for which last I esteem't the best of all purges . It evacuat's water powerfully , and cures any Surfeit , if exhibited upon the first coming thereof . I also commend the use hereof in the Gout , Dropsie and Jaundice , beyond all other Purgatives known by me , for in those Diseases I have had large experience thereof : and indeed in most Diseases of the womb proceeding from cold , moisture , wind , Obstructions , and variety of filthy humors , I have done wonders therewith : for it opens , cleanses , warms , comforts , and strengthens that part to a Miracle . I have given this Medicine with good Success in quartan Agues , black Jaundice , and hypochondriack Melancholy . Dose ℈ j adʒss See our Pharm . Lond. lib. 4. cap. 23. sect. 96. where you have also the way and manner of taking it .

2. Pilulae-familias nostrae sine Aloe : Our Family-Pills without Aloes .

The Preparation , Virtues , Use , and Dose thereof you may see lib. 2. cap. 23. sect. 16. following of this work . This without Aloes is more generally given in Families then the former ; but that with Aloes is the more general Medicine : My Rule in giving them is this : In all cold , moist , pituitous and melancholy habits and constitutions , I give of the Composition without Aloes : but in all hot , dry and cholerick Constitutions , I commonly give of the Composition with Aloes ; and sometimes I give them alternately , viz. first of the one Compositum then of the other , which I have found to be of singular advantage both in respect of sex , and humors abounding .

II. Observations on Animals .

115. Bees are for the most part calcined , or so dryed to be reduced to a Pouder , which being mixt with oyl of Nuts , is anointed upon bald places to cause the hair to grow : if you distill them in a Retort , you will have a Volatile Spirit and Oyl , which will provoke Sweat ; and if given in its largest Dose , expel from the Reins and Bladder , Gravel slime and Urine .

116. Honey which is their product , and is gath'red from the most odoriferous parts of Plants , or their flowers and fruits , is thus distilled : ℞ Honey lb j : put it into a Copper Vesica very large and high , and well tin'd within , put it upon a little Furnace covexed with its head , and sit to its beak a small receiver , luting the joynts well , distill with a fire so small as that the Honey may not boil , but be a little more than warm : so will you have a clear and odoriferous water , with an acid spirit , inclining to yellow , which will grow deeper and deeper as you increase your sire : and at last the oyl will ascend . Keep apart the water which ascends first : separate the Oyl from the acid spirit , by means of a sheet of Cap-Paper , first wet in the aforesaid water put into a glass Funnel : and rectify the spirit by evaporating the flegm in B.M. The water is aperitive and diuretick , especially if mixt with some of the Spirit , and so mix'd they cause hair to grow , cure Diseases of the Eyes , as the Suffusion , Pin and Web , Pearl , Ophthalmia , &c. The rectified spirit alone dissolves Iron , Lead , and other Metals .

117. Take Castoreum fre'd from its unctuous parts and skins : shred it small , put it into a Matrass , upon which affuse S.V. rectified so much as to overtop it the breadth of four fingers : Digest in a gentle heat a Month , shaking the Vessel once or twice aday : then strain by hard pressing out ; which keep in a glass bottle close stopt : This is Tincture of Castoreum .

118. But if you rather desire a spirit , put the whole Mass , before Straining , into a Glass Cucurbit , with a Head and small Receiver both well Luted , and distil in a Sand-heat with a moderate fire , so will all the most pure , spirituous and volatile parts of the Castor ascend ; of the Magma you may make an Extract . Dose of the Tincture and Spirit are both the same , viz. à ʒss adʒij . They are good Cephalicks , Stomaticks and Hystericks .

118. Cantharides dry and whole , may be put into a Glass or earthen Retort Luted round , so many as to fill 〈◊〉 full : to which luting a large Receiver , and distilling in a close Reverberatory with a gradual fire , you will have a Volatile Salt and Oyl accompanied with Flegm . This distilled matter put into a Bolt-head with a long neck , lated to its proper Head , and a small Receiver , and in a Sand-heat with a moderate fire make a Rectification ; so will the Volatile Salt presently ascend white and crystaline , which put into a glass Bottle with as much speed as may be , and stop it close up . Put to another Head and Receiver in the place of the former , and continuing the fire draw forth the Oyl and the rest of the Volatile Salt dissolved in some small part of the Flegm : lastly separate the Oyl from the Flegm , and keep each a part in Glasses close stopt .

119. This Volatile Salt is said to be the most powerful of all Diureticks , so that is will break the Stone , and dissolve it , both in the Reins and Bladder : you may give it in Opiates , or some Bolus , from gr.j. ad vj. being less dangerous than the Flies themselves . The Oyl and Liquor have both the same Virtues . They all of them provoke Lust exceedingly , yea beyond all other things , being thus mixt : ℞ Salt or Oyl of Cantharides , Oyl of Cloves , A. ℈ j : Oyl of Nutmegs by expression ℥ ss: liquid Storaxʒss : mix , and anoint the Testicles , Perinaeum , and the Soles of the Feet therewith .

120. Crabs of the River , may be distilled in an Earthen Retort , in a close Reverberatory , so will you have Volatile Salt and Oyl . They may be distilled also thus . Bruise them well in an Iron Mortar , put them into a glass Cucurbit , luting to its Head and Receiver ; and distil a Water therefrom in a Sand-heat to dryness : Cohobate seven times , so will the Volatile Salt ascend with the Water . The Magma calcine , and get its Salt by Elixiviation the ordinary way , which dissolve in the before distilled water . It is a great Diuretick , and is said to dissolve the Stone in the Reins and Bladder , and to restore such as are Consumptive . Dose from one spoonful to four .

121. Frogs may be cut in pieces , and in a glass Cucurbit may be distilled in B. M. with a gentle fire , which you may cohobate six or seven times , so have you a Water of great use in the Gout , and in all Internal pains of the Reins , Ureters , and Bladder . The Magma may be distilled in an Earthen Retort well Luted , in a close Reverberatory with a long Receiver , as Vipers are distilled , so will you have a Volatile Salt and Oyl with much Flegm , which you may rectify and separate . The Virtues of them are much like to those of the Toad . Also if Frogs be calcined to Ashes ; those Ashes by strewing or blowing them on , stop Bleeding in any part : they also cause Hair to grow : and given inwardly ℈ j adʒj , they stop a Gonorrhoea .

122. Hartshorn of old used to be calcin'd in an Actual fire , but so it looses all its pure and volatile parts : Chymists used to calcine it , by hanging thin slices of it a long time in the Fumes of Cordial Herbs and Plants , in the time of Distillation , and then to reduce it to fine Pouder ; this is the Philosophical Calcination , and is better than the former . But truly crude Harts-horn rasped , dryed gently , and laevigated , much exceeds them both . Hartshorn is distilled in a Retort in a close Furnace of Reverberation , being first Sawed into little Bits , so have you Volatile Salt , Oyl , and Spirit of Hartshorn , which you may rectify , separate , and keep a part in Glasses close stopt . This rectification may be made by mixing it with Hartshorn calcin'd . The Virtues , Use , and Dose are the same with those of Mans Skull .

123. After the same manner may you both prepare and also distil Ivory , and the Bones of Whales and other Living Creatures , so have you Volatile Salts , Oyl , and Spirit , which you may rectify and separate , &c. Ivory thus distilled to the highest degree of heat , leaves black pieces in the bottom of the Retort , of which Painters make their true Velvet black , which can never be perfectly in an open fire . Those black pieces being farther calcined in an open Fire , in a Potters Furnace , to a perfect whiteness , is that which the Antients called Spodium .

124. Mans Skull rasped , dryed , beaten and levigated , is a most admirable thing in the Falling-sickness , Palsy , Convulsion , and sits of the Mother : this is the first , most simple and easy preparation . Calcination destroys its volatile part , and leaves the remaining part worth little . Distillation follows : Take Skulls of men kill'd by a violent Death , saw and beat them into small pieces , put them into an earthen Retort very well Luted , which put into a close Furnace of Reverberation , which cover with its Capsula , stopping also the Registers , the hole of the Fire place , and almost the Ash-hole ; make a fire with Charcole , which keep in an equal heat for about 2 hours in the Ash-hole : then remove it out of the Ash-hole into the Fire place , increase it by degrees , and lute to a large Receiver , opening the Registers by degrees , and continuing a moderate fire , till the Flegm begins to fall into the Recipient . Then increase the Fire to one degree , by giving more Air , so will the Volatile Salt Spirits ascend , accompanied with Oyl , in white Clouds , then increasing the fire one degree more opening the Registers at fit times , till they are all open , and the fire is come to the highest degree of heat , you shall distil till no more Clouds come out of the Retort , and the Receiver becomes perfectly clear ; then let the Vessels cool , and unluting them , you will have in the Receiver Volatile Salt , Oyl , Spirit , and Flegm , which you may rectify , separate and keep a part .

125. These several Substances you may rectify , by putting them together into a Matrass with a long Neck , placed in a Sand-heat , and covered with its Head perfectly well luted with a proper Receiver , observing the same method as in the Rectification and Separation of Hartshorn and other like things . These wonderfully cure all Diseases of the Head and Brain , but chiefly the Epilepsy , Apoplexy , and Convulsions ; and by reason they are freed from their wany and terrestrial parts , do operate with great celerity , and are imcomparably more powerful than the crude Skull , for that the Stomach causes them to pass both with ease and swifness to the Brain , and all the remote parts of the Body : the Oyl , as well as the Salt may both be taken inwardly ; but the Salt is preferable , for that it is somewhat more Volatile , pure , and pleasant both to the tast and smell as well as the fight . Dose of the Salt gr . vj . ad xx or xxx : of the rectified Oyl à gut . jv ad xij : and of the Spirit à gut . xx . ad lx : in any proper Conserve or Cephalick Opiate . From the rasped Skull well dryed and poudred you may with highly rectified S.V. or very strong Cinnamon-water , extract an excellent Tincture having the same Virtues . Dose à ʒj adʒij . or more .

126. Take Blood ( taken from healthy young men , not having red Hair ) put it into several Earthen Cucurbits , filling them only a quarter full , to which Lute their Heads and small Receivers : draw off the flegm in a gentle Sand-heat to just dryness , but not so that the Magma be in the least Burnt , this Flegm keep in a Glass . These several Magmata put into a great glass Retort well luted to its Receiver , which place in a close Furnace of Reverberation : distil with a gradual fire , flow and gentle at first , but by degrees increase it to the highest ; so will you have a new Water , Oyl , and Volatile Salt , coming forth in white Clouds , and condensing in the Receiver : These various substances rectify , separate and keep apart , as we have before taught , which you may repeat if you so please to an exact purity . The Virtues and Doses of these are the same with the like Substances from Mans Skull : they are also all of them admirable Hystericks . Helmont saith , The Volatile Salt and Oyl of Mans Blood will cure the Falling sickness even in elderly persons .

127. However this is certain , That they cure all Diseases of the Brain and Nerves ; purify the whole Mass of Blood , radically destroy the Scurvy ; make the Blood fluid , and help its Circulation : They dissipate vapours arising from the Stomach , Liver , Spleen , and other Viscera , but more especially those of the Womb : they destroy the malignity of Feavers though contagious and pestilential , cure the Dropsy , and Palsy , and ease the pains of the Gont.

128. Vrine may be distilled after a putrefaction in Horse-dung for forty days , because then the Volatile Salt will the more easily ascend : being putrified , take the clear Urine which swims above the Sediment , and distil in B. M. or an ash heat , with a very gentle fire : the distilled Liquor rectify three or four times in a Matrass with a long Neck , but with the longer Neck for the last rectification of the Salt : so have you a pure , subtil , volatile white Salt , with a volatile Spirit , which is only part of the Flegm , in which some of the Salt is dissolved : but in respect putrified Urine stinks so abominably , late Artists take the fresh Urine and evaporate it away till it become as thick as new Honey in B. M. or in a Sand-heat : then they destil it in a large high Cucurbit with its Head and Receiver as before : rectif●ing the Liquor as the former , which is indeed as good a way , and far less noisome .

129. This Salt and Spirit of Urine , destroys acids in M●ns Body , allays fermentations ; opens Obstructions of the Stomach , Liver , Spleen , Lungs , Mesentery and Womb , purifys the Mass of Blood , cures the Scurvy , Cachexy , Jaundice , Hypochondriack Melancholy ; all cold Diseases of the Head and Brain , as Lethargy , Apoplexies , Epile sies , Convulsions , Palsies , Mother fits , Obstructions of the Urine , Stone , Gravel , slime and filth in the Reins and Bladder , in which last cases they are specificks : outwardly they ease pains of the Gout and Rhumatisms . Dose of the Salt gr.x. adʒss . in any proper Vehicle .

130. M●ns Dung being dryed and distilled in a Retort , yields a Volatile Oyl , singular and specifick for the Cure of exulcerate Frysipela's , Scald-Heads , Scurss , Scabs , &c. and to mortify Cancers , and asswage the pains of the Gout being applyed .

131. Toads throughly dryed are to be cut into pieces , and then put into an Earthen or Glass Retort well luted , and in a close Reverberatory with a gradual fire , you will have a Volatile Salt and Oyl accompanied with some Flegm , altogether in the Receiver : which you may rectify and separate in a Matrass with a long Neck , in a Sand-heat , with a gentle fire . The Virtues are almost the same with the like substance produced from the Viper : but the Volatile Salt of Toads is said to be a specifick in the Dropsy ; especially if mixt with a little of the fixt Salt of the faeces . The Bone of the foremost left Leg of a Toad , held against an Aking Tooth , eases ( as Helmont , saith ) the pain . The dryed Pouder of the whole Animal put upon Buboes , or pestilential Carbuncles , draws forth the malignity , as also it does in Cancers , and Venerial Sores .

132. Storks , being deplumed and embowled , may be cut into small pieces , and put into a glass Cucurbit in a Sand-heat , where it may be covered with its Head and luted to a Receiver : distil with a moderate fire almost to dryness : the distilled Water keep a-part by it self : the Magma put into a Retort of Earth , or of Glass well luted about ; place it in a close Reverberatory , and in a Receiver luted thereto , distilling with a gradual fire , till it comes to the highest , you will have a Volatile Salt , Oyl , and Flegm , which rectify , separate , and keep a-part , as we have formerly taught . This Salt , Oyl , and Spirit , are Counter-Poysons , and good against contagious and epidemick Diseases . They are also a specifick against the Falling-sickness . Dose of the Salt gr . x. adʒss : of the Oyl a gut . iij ad x. incorporated with Sugar : of the Spirit à ʒj adʒij : give them fasting either in their own proper Water , or Cinnamon Water , Bolus , or proper Opiate .

133. Millepedes , Sows , or Hog-lice , are distilled ●y putting them alive at first into a Retort , and distilling them in a close Reverberatory Furnace , with a moderate fire increasing it by degrees to the highest ; so will you have a volatile Salt , Oyl , and much Flegm ; which by rectifying , as aforesaid , you will have a pure , white , crystaline , and volatile Salt , a pure volatile Oyl , and subtil Spirit , having all one and the same Virtues , though in different degrees of strength : these are Diaphoretick , purify the Mass of Blood , and expel its impurities by transpiration : they powerfully mortify Acids , and therefore cure old stubborn Ulcers , Cancers , Jaundice , and the Scurvy : they ease pains of the Gout , Rheumatisms , and other dolors of the Nerves : Their Bodies dryed , in a gentle heat and pulverised are a powerful Diuretick , being given a ℈ j adʒj , in White or Rhenish Wine .

134. After the same manner may you distil Earth-worms , and have from them the same substances , which have compleatly together the same Virtues . Now here is one thing worthy of noting , viz. That if the Volatile Salts be dissolved in the acid Spirit , and then be mixt with double the weight of pure Salt of Tartar ; if you distil or sublime the said mixture , the Acid will quit the Volatile Salt , and joyn it self to the fixed Salt of Tarrar , whereby the Volatile Salt will totally sublime , and leave the Spirit only an insipid Flegm , mixed with the said Portion of fixed Salt which was added .

135. Pismires after the fame manner may be distilled , and from whom you may have the same Substances : whose Virtues are powerfully to open Obstructions of the Reins , Ureters and Bladder , dissolve and bring away Stones , Sand , Gravel and Slime , and after a mighty manner to provoke Lust , inwardly taken and outwardly applyed . Or thus : ℞ Pismires or Ants in Harvest-time , put them into a Matrass , upon which affuse well in rectified spirit of Wine , or Aqua Caelestis ( which is the Aqua Vitae Matthioli ) made with rectified spirit of Wine ; or the best Cinnamon-water made with the best rectified spirit of Wine , so much as to over-top them three Inches : digest in a gentle heat till the Ants are converted into Liquor : then unstopping the Matrass , put all into a glass Cuourbit , to which lute its Head , and in a Sand-heat ( having a Receiver also well luted to the Head ) with a very gentle fire begin the Distillation , and continue it till all is almost come over : then cool the Vessels , and put the Volatile spirituous water ( full of Volatile Salt ) into a glass Bottle , which keep close stopt for use . It cherishes and strengthens the natural heat , provokes Urine , restores in Consumptions , causes magnaminity of Mind , and mightily provokes Lust . Dose from half a spoonful to one spoonful mixt with choise Canary , or a little Cinnamon-water .

136. Take a Peacock deplume and embowel him ; cut him to bits and bruise them well : and in a glass Cucurbit with its Head and Receiver draw off a Water , distilling to dryness : this Water strengthens the Brain , and fortifies it against Diseases . The dry Magma put into an Earthen or glass Retort luted all over , in which , in a Reverberatory Furnace ( as before is taught ) with a graduated fire distil a pure Volatile Salt and Oyl , mixed with flegm ; which substances rectify , separate , and keep apart , as we have formerly taught . The white , crystaline and volatile Salt is of great Virtue , especially against the Falling-sickness and Vertigo , and indeed all other Diseases of the Brain , anointing also the Nostrils , Temples , and Sutures of the Skull with the Oyl .

137. Peacocks dung may after the same manner be distilled in an Earthen or Glass Retort , from whence volatile Salt , Oyl , and Spirit will be drawn , which may be rectified , separated , and kept a part , as aforesaid : these Substances have the same Virtues with those distilled from the Peacock it self , and may be given in the same Dose . Tincture of dry Peacocks dung drawn in rectified Spirit of Wine , is given for the same purposes : so also the dryed Dung either infused in White Wine , or given in substance to one dram : it is a specifick against the Epilepsy and Vertigo , more especially if given at the New and Full Moon .

138. Vipers are also distilled ( being first killed and then gently dryed in warm Ovens after the Bread is drawn forth , till they will as it were beat to Pouder ) by cutting them into little bits , viz. the whole Viper , Heads , Tails , Skins , Hearts , Livers , Bones , Intrails and Flesh , both of Male and Female , and putting them into an Earthen or Glass Retort , coated all over , so as it may be almost quite full , in a close Reverberatory , with a moderate fire , gradually increasing it , by opening the Registers , to the highest degree of heat , continuing it so till the Recipient is clear and cool , you will have ( as in the former operations ) Volatile Salt and Oyl , with some Flegm , which , in a glass Matrass with a long Neck in a Sand-heat with a moderate fire , and a fit Head and Receiver firmly luted , you may rectify , separate , and keep a-part : the volatile , white , crystaline Salt will stick to the top of the Head , which put into a strong glass Bottle stopping it very close : the Oyl and Spirit separate : the Caput Mort. in the Retort you may cast away .

139. The Volatile Salt of the Viper is a specifick against the Venom of the Viper , or of any other Poysonous Serpent or Beast : It is a certain cure for the Plague or Pestilence , if curable ; and is an Antidote in the Measles , Small Pox , and other malign Feavers , or epidemick Distempers : for it resists all Putrefaction , cures Agues caused thereby , chiefly Intermitting , and more especially the Quartan , for which it is said to be a Specifick . It dissolves coagulated Blood , prevents inward Apostems , and cures the Pleurisy without Blood-letting . It strongly fortifies nature , and enables her to perform all her Functions as she ought to do . It chears the Mind , comforts the Heart , and revives the Spirits Natural , Vital , and Animal : It causes the Nutriment to be distributed to all parts of the Body , whereby it becomes a Specifick in Curing Consumptions . It opens all Obstructions in any part of the Body whatsoever , and thereby cures the Scurvy and its Scorbutick train , causes a free Circulation of the Blood and throughly purifies its Mass , casting away its soeculences through the Pores of the Skin , thereby clearing it from Erysipela's , Scursss , Scabs , Itch , Scald-heads , Tettars , Ring-worms , &c. It is the most powerful remedy in Nature for the cure of the Leprosy , and Elephantiasis , whose signiture in part the living Creature doth bear . For it cuts , attenuates , opens , penetrates , and expels through the Pores , all the Impurities which infest the whole Mass of Blood , and habit of the Body ; expelling them also in part by Urine , and sometimes by Stool . It opens Obstructions of the Liver , Spleen , Mesentery and Womb , dissolves cold and viscous flegm ; cures Lethargies , Apoplexies , Megrims , Vertigo's , Convulsions , Palsies , and all other cold Diseases of the Head. It strengthens the Stomach , and helps digestion ; prevails in Faintings , Swoonings , and Palpitations of the Heart , as also in Coughs , Colds , Asthma's , Inflamation of the Lungs , and other Diseases of the Breast . A safer , speedier , better , or more essectual Medicament , cannot be found again in the whole Art of Physick . The Oyl and Spirit have the same Virtues , but not altogether so powerful . Dose of the Sa it gr . vj ad xx , or more , and sometimes to ʒss : of the rectified Oyl à gut . iij ad x : of the Spirit a gut . xx ad xl .

III. Observations on Minerals .

140. The calcination of Gold by the Inquart . The name of Inquart is given to this Immersive calcination of Gold , for that there is mixed therewith three times as much in weight of tryed Silver . Thus , ℞ Gold ℥ j : fine Silver ℥ iij : melt them together in a Crucible : being melted , pour them by degrees in a large Copper Vessel fill'd with Water to cause Granulation , so will they fall in small grains to the bottom of the Vessel : Dry them well , put them into a Matrass , and affuse thereon three times its weight of Aqua fortis , and keep the Matrass over a moderate Sand-beat till the Silver is dissolved by degrees , and the Gold precipitates to the bottom in a black Pouder . Then decant the clear Liquor by Inclination into an Earthen Pot full of Water : put upon the Gold again a little more Aqua fortis to compleat the dissolution of the little remaining Silver , and decant again , as before , into the former Pot of Water : The Calx of Gold remaining wash with Common Water till it is sweet ; dry it , and make it red hot in a Crucible , so will it be very high colored , and may be either so kept , or melted in the same Crucible by adding a little Borax , and so cast into an Ingot , which is then the most fine Gold : This is the highest and best purification of Gold that can be , and the best seperation of Gold from Silver .

141. The dissolved Silver may be precipitated by putting into the Water a flat Bar of Copper , for by this means the Aqua fortis quits the Silver and seizes upon the Copper , so that the Silver precipitates to the bottom in a Calx or Lime , which you may dry , and either keep it so , or melt it with a little Salt of Tartar in a Crucible into an Ingot , which will be most fine Silver .

142. The purification of Gold by Antimony . ℞ Gold ℥ j : melt it in a Crucible , and then add to it Antimony in pouder ℥ iv : continue a strong fire till the matter begins to sparkle , or sparks fly out , by which you may be sure that the Antimony has consumed all the foreign matter or impurities of the Gold : then take the Crucible out of the fire and cast the melted matter into an Iron Cornute well heated & greased within , knocking the Cornute to make the Gold descend to the bottom : being cold separate the Regulus from the Scoria : melt the Regulus again in a Crucible over a strong fire , and cast in by little and little three times its weight of Salt-peter , continue a good strong fire , that the matter may remain in fusion , till all the Fumes are gone , and the Gold appears clear and clean , then cast it again into the said Iron Cornute , well heated and greased , knocking it as before , so will the Golden Regulus remain at bottom perfectly pure .

143. In Our Pharmacopoeia lib. 3. cap. 1. sect. 4. we have shewn how to make a fine Calx of Gold by Amalgamation . If you take that subtil Calx well washed with fair Water and dryed , and mix it with three times its weight of flowers of Sal Armoniack , well prepared and pulveriz'd , then put them into a fit blind Alembick , and sublime them together in a Sand-heat with a moderate fire , and lastly , wash away the said Flowers with fair warm Water several times , till the Calx of Gold is sweet , you will have the most subtil and well prepared Calx of Gold ( or rather flowers ) that can be , and the most fit to make Tinctures with , Aurum potabile , &c. See Sect. 17. of the place aforecited .

144. To refine Silver by the Coppel or Cupel , that is , with Lead . ℞ a Cupel made of Ashes , or Bones or Horns , cover it and heat it gently with Coals , till it grows red hot , cast into it four or five times as much Lead as you have Silver to purify . Let the Lead melt , and fill the sides of the Coppel , which is quickly done , then put in the Silver into the middle , and it will suddenly melt : lay Wood round about the Coppel , and blow it , that the flame may reverberate on the matter ; the Impurities will mix with the Lead , and the Silver remain pure in the midst of the Coppel , the Lead being filled with the drossy parts , lying on the sides like Skum , which may be gathered up with a spoon , and is called Litharge . According to the degree of Calcination it has endured it becomes of divers Colours ; and accordingly is called Litharge of Silver , or Litharge of Gold. The Cuppel being full of Pores , you must cast your Silver into an Ingot , else it will suck it up . But if Gold is mixt with your Silver , this Work will have no Operation upon that , and therefore you must have recourse to the Inquart for separation .

145. They who have not all these conveniencies for refining of Gold or Silver , do no more but place a Crucible upon a Culot in the middle of a Hearth-place in a Wind Furnace , and having lighted round about it a good Coal fire , they melt in the red hot Crucible about ℥ jv . of Lead , and then cast upon it ℥ j of Silver , which presently melts among the Lead : Then they keep a good fire about the Crucible , till the Lead and all the other Imperfect Metals mixed with the Silver , are exhaled into Smoak , or converted into Scum , on the top of the Silver , which at the bottom of the Crucible will be solid , white and very pure .

146. Crystals of Luna . ℞ filings of Luna ℥ j : spirit of Niter ℥ iij : make a dissolution over a gentle Sand-heat : put this dissolution into a glass Cucurbit , and in a Sand-heat ( a Head and Receiver being luted to it ) draw off ¾ of the Spirit of Niter , then in a cool place , set the rest to Crystalize . The Liquor not Crystaliz'd decant , and evaporate again to a thin Skin , and then set it to Crystalize again : or you may totally evaporate it , and have a Calx or Lime of Silver at bottom , which you may edulcorate by manifold ablutions in fair Water . The Crystals being gathred and dryed keep in a Glass close stopt . They are of wonderful use in all inveterate Head-achs , Megrims , Vertigo's , Epilepsies , Apoplexies , Lethargies , Catarrhs , &c. Dose from half a grain to ij grains . 'T is an admirable Medicine .

147. The Silver Tree of the Philosophers , commonly called Diana's Tree .

℞ filings of Silver ℥ i : spirit of Niter ℥ iij : make a dissolution : put this into a Matrass , wherein is put fair Water ℥ xviij or xx : and Quick-silver ℥ ij : let the Matrass be no bigger , but that these quantities may fill it up to the Neck ; set it upon a Wreath , or rowl of Straw , or Rushes for forty days in some convenient place ; and in that space of time ( for less will scarcely do ) you will find a Tree , grow , and spread forth its branches , with little Balls at their ends representing its Fruit.

148. Tincture of Luna . ℞ the most subtil Calx or Lime of Luna , Volatile Salt of Tartar , Volatile Salt of Vrine , A. ℥ j : highest rectified S. V. ℥ xij : put them into a Matrass , which cover with another lesser Matrass in stead of a blind head : lute or close the joint with wet bladers : digest in a very gentle Sand-head for 20 or 30 days , shaking the Vessel 2 or 3 times a day , till the S.V. or Menstruum looks of a glorious coelestial azure or blew Colour : then unlute the Vessels , and decant the Tincture into a strong glass , which keep close stopt for use . This Tincture is only a dissolution of some particles , which the Volatile sulphurous parts of the menstruum have volatilized . With the remaining Calk of the Silver you may continually make new Tincture , till it is all dissolved or wasted . This Tincture has all the Virtues of the Crystals of Luna aforesaid , at Sect. 131. and may be given à gut . vj ad xvj . in Cinnamonw ater or choice Canary , or black Cherry-wine .

149. The Calx of Silver ( if you are not minded to keep it ) you may thus revive . ℞ Tartar , flints in pouder A. ℥ j : good Niter ℥ iv : Charcole in pouderʒ ij : mix these , and melt together , put them into a mortar warmed , and when cold , mix thereof with the calx of Silver an equal quantity , put all into a crucible and with a fire of Fusion , or a melting heat , you may reduce the said Lime into Silver again .

150. From the said Lunar Calx , you may also extract a Tincture with oyl of Vitriol or Salt , dulcified with rectified S.V. which is no mean Medicine .

151. Salt of Steel . ℞ Oyl of Vitriol or Sulphur , rectified S. V. A. ℥ viij : put all into a new iron pan , smooth within , mingle them well ; Cover it with a sheet of Paper , and let it stand for fifteen or twenty days , or till a whitish grey Salt stick to the sides and bottom of the Pan , and becomes dry ; which separate , gather and reduce into a fine Pouder . It is an admirable thing to open all Obstruction of the Viscera , and may be given from ℈ ss adʒss : in any Specifick Liquor . It is one of the best Preparations of Mars .

152. Aurum fulminans , has a force vastly stronger than Gun-pouder , viz. as 1. to 200. for one scruple of this fulminant Gold put into a Silver Spoon , and held over the fire , will give a louder bounce and do more mischief than two hundre I scruples of the sinest and best Gun-pouder , which is above half a pound . 'T is doubtless a good Medicine taken inwardly , and by some thought to be the best Medicine in the World , to expel , by Sweat , Mercury out of the Body , having been given by unskilful Hands .

153. Tin may be sublimed thus : mix Calx of Tin with four times its weight of Sal Armoniack , in very fine Pouder : put them into an good Alludel upon a fit Furnace , covered with three or four Pots one upon another , luting well the Joynes , covering the uppermost only with a little Head : kindle a gentle fire under the Alludel , which increase by degrees , till the Alludel is red hot in all the lower parts : then cast in at the hole ℥ ss of the Pouder , cl●sing it immediately , so will the Tin and Salt sublime in Vapors , and condense in Flowers within the Sides of the Pots . After cast in ℥ ss. more of the Pouder , stop the hole again , till the Vapours ascending , condence into Flowers : and thus continue the operation till all the Pouder is spent ; keeping all the while a good fire under the Alludel , by which means all the Tin will be sublimed : if you put equal parts of Tin and Salt , the greatest part of the Tin will remain at bottom . The Sublimation ended , and the Vessels cold , gather the Flowers from the Pots ; and put them in an Earthen Vessel full of clear Water , let them rest twenty four hour , then pour off the Water so will the Calx of Tin be at bottom in form of a Magistery , which you may edulcorate by many Washings ; dry it in the Shade , and then keep it in a glass close stopt . It may be given alone , or mixt with other things in Hysterick Cases . You may sublime it in like manner , by subliming it with Sal Niter : And these Flowers may be Place here [v] [x] [y] [ z. ] Beginning folio 289. made into Salt of Tin , by dissolution in Spirit of Vinegar .

154. Artificial Bismuth , scarcely possible to be discerned from the true . ℞ pure Tin Plates lb j , cut them into little pieces , lay a layer of cement and a layer of Tin in a good Crucible , till the Crucible is nearly full : set it over a naked fire in a proper Furnace with a moderate fire for an hour ; then increase it by degrees to the strongest heat for four hours : after fusion cast the matter into a Mold heated and greased within , and make an Ingot : so will you find the weight augmented four ounces above the weight of the Tin. The Cement is thus made : ℞ Arsnick lb jss : White Tartar ℥ jv : Salt peter ℥ ij : beat the whole , and mix them together . After the same manner is made Zink , of the same Substances , in the same Proportion , and with the same Instruments , save there Lead is used instead of Tin.

CHAP. XXVI . Of the POWERS of Medicaments , chiefly from Paracelsus .

1. WE have formerly ( saith ‛ Paracelsus ) mentioned the Quintessence or POWER which is in all things , now we are to consider what that is : The POWER or POWERS therefore is a certain matter Corporeally extracted out of all the things which Nature hath produced ; and also one of every thing which hath Life in its Self , and is separated from all Impurities and Mortality , is most subtilly mundified , and likewise separated from all the Elements , ( though brought forth in them . )

2. From hence it is evident , Place these sheets [v] [x] [y] [ z. ] after folio 320. that the POTESTATES or POWERS of things are as if they were the Nature , Force , and Virtue of those things , shut up and imprisoned in the said things themselves , but are now free from their first habitations or dwelling places , to wit , their extraneous Incorporation : these same POWERS are the Colour , Lise , and Propriety of things ; they are a Spirit like the Spirit of Life , with this disserence , that the Spirit of Life of a thing is permanent , but of a Man Mortal ; from whence may be understood that POTESTATES cannot be extracted from the Flesh or Blood of a Man ; and for this Reason , because the Spirit of Lise , which also is the Spirit of Virtue , dies , and the Life exists in the Soul. By the same reason also , all other Animals , because they lose the Spirit of Life , are therefore wholly M●rtal , and afford no POTESTATES or POWERS , for the POTESTATES are the Essential Spirits of the thing in all its Properties or Principles of Sal , Sulphur , and Mercury , and therefore cannot be so well Extracted out of things sensible , as out of things insensible .

3. But this is to be understood according to the Being and Nature of the Vitality , for in Animals the Spirit while Living is the near or conjunct cause of their Motion , Strength and Action ; but in their Death , it is not so much as the remote cause of any thing belonging to the Carcass ; Paracelsus is therefore to be understood in this very Sence , for in the other Case , a Dead Body has all the three aforesaid Properties or Principles , and from which they may be all separated , and the POTESTATES according to the kind , may from thence be Extracted , as well as from all other Natural things , though it is true , the said POWERS cannot be endued with that Motive , Active , and Sensible Spirit , because the said Spirit is no part of their Essence : However you may have out of all Dead Bodies the said POTESTATES pure and perfect according to the Nature of their Essence , or being and form or matter : this is chiefly to be understood of such Animal Bodies as are kill'd by force ; as for those that dye of themselves , or by means of any Disease : you can expect nothing but a weaker and diseased POWER , for as much , as that the Creature would not dye of its Self , unless all its natural POWERS were before hand either extinct , dissolved , or weakned in a very great measure .

4. Bawm hath in it self a Spirit of Life , the which is its Virtue , Power and Medicine ; and although it be separated from its Root , yet notwithstanding the Life and Virtues are within it , for this Reason , that it is a sixed Praedestination : Therefore its POWERS may be extracted from it , and be also conserved with the Life thereof without Corruption as a thing Eternal according to its Praedestination : Could we extract after this manner the Life of the Heart , without Corrupting it , even as it is possible to do out of things insensible , without doubt we might be capable of Living perpetually without the knowledge or feeling of Death or Diseases ; the which thing is impossible for us to do , and therefore we must expect to dye .

5. Whereas therefore the POWERS are the Virtues of the Things ; We must in the first place tell you in what form the Virtue and Medicine is in things ; and that on this wise : Wine contains in it self a mighty great POWER , whereby it hath wonderful Operations ; yet notwithstanding , there is not so much of the Operation as of the Wine , as is evidently apparent . If Gall be cast into Water , it makes it all bitter , although the Gall be not the hundred part of the Water : so the smallest Portion of Sassron will ring a great quantity of Water ; all which doth not therefore become Sassron ; Thus in like sort it is to be understood of their POWERS ; their quantity is very little , and lodge as a Guest in Woods , Herbs , Stones , and such-like , the residue is a mear absolute Body of Earth , the which we write of in the Book of the separation of the Elements .

6. Now we are not to dream , that the POTESTATES or POWERS called by Paracelsus , a Quintessence , are a certain fifth Essence , above the Elements , when as even it self is an Element . Likewise some or other may suppose that the POWERS are a temperate Essence , viz. neither cold nor hot , nor m●ist , nor dry ; but truly it is not such , but of of the nature and quality of that from whence it is drawn ; and it is the POWERS , that gives the Simple the quality that it hears : Nor is there any thing which consists of so equal a temperature , for by it , it would be wholly alienated from the Elements . But all POTESTATES have a nature according to the Elements ; as for Example : The POWERS of Gold have a Nature according to the Fire . The POWERS of Silver , according to the Water . The POWERS of Saturn , according to the Earth . The POWERS of Mercury according to the Air.

7. But the Reason why the POTESTATES cure all Diseases , is not because of their Temperature , but because of their implanted Property , their great cleanness and purity , whereby they do in a wonderful manner alter and change the Body into cleaness , for even as a spot or film is took off from the Eye , wherewith it was darkned afore , even so do the POTESTATES mundify the Life in Man .

8. But it follows not that all these ESSENCES or POWERS , must necessarily be of one and the same Nature mutually ; No. Nor all the fiery natured ESSENCES , or POTESTATES of the self same Operation , by reason of their Complexion : as for Example : Should any suppose , That the POTESTATES of Anacardiums , have the very like , and self same operation as the POTEST ATES of Gold , because both of them are of a fiery Nature ; he would be extreamly mistaken : because the Predestination and Disposition causeth the diversity of Virtues . For even as every Animal contains in it self the spirit of Life , and yet for all that , they have not all of them the very same like Virtues , because they all consist of Flesh and Blood , but one differs from another in Tast , so in Virtue . Even so it is with the POWERS of differing Medicines , the which do not receive their Virtues from the Elements , simply understood , but from an Existing Propriety in the same , according to our Discourse , in the Book of the Generation of things .

9. Hence it is , that some POTESTATES are Stiptick ; some are Narcotick ; other some Attractive ; others Hipnotick ; others bitter , sweet , benumming ; and others are Renovaters of the Body into Youthfulness ; others conserve it in Health , purge , bind it , &c. the Virtues of which POTESTATES are innumerable , nor can they be reckoned up here , but yet a Physician should know them very well .

10. When therefore the POTESTATES are separated from the Non-PoTESTATES as the Soul from its Body , and that it be taken inwardly into the Body , what Infirmity is able to resist so noble , pure and potent a Nature ? Or , to take away the Life from our Body , Death excepted , viz. the praedestinated time which separates the Body and Soul , as we teach in Our Book of Life and Death . We are also to consider in this place , that every Disease requires its peculiar POTESTATES ; although we teach some that are fit for all Diseases . Bat by what reason that comes to pass , shall be taught in its proper place .

11. Moreover we testify , that the POWERS of Gold are as to their quantity , exceeding small , and the residue is a Leprous Body , in which there is remaining neither sweetness nor sowrness , nor any Virtue or POWER , besides the mixion of the four Elements . And this Secret we ought not to be ignorant of in the least , viz. that the Elements themselves cannot without the POWER resist any Disease , but are only thus much , and no more than thus ; to wit , to heat or to cool , without any kind of Virtue . As , put case , the Disease be hot , it is driven out by cold ; but not by that frigidity which is void of cold Virtues ; as Water and Snow , the which two though suffitiently cold , yet are void of POTESTATES by which the Disease ought to be expelled .

12. On this Account , the Body of Gold is of it self invalid ; but it s POTEST ATES only existing in that Body , and in its Elements , yields those Virtues therein hidden . So likewise it is in all other things , it is their POTESTATES only which Cure , heal , and tinge the whole Body , as Salt doth excellently season any food . The POWERS therefore are they which give Color , be it what ever it will , even the most glorious ; also Virtue , by which it is operative . And if Gold be spoiled of its color , it doth likewise loose its POTESTATES . The same is to be understood of other Metals , that when their Colors are removed from them , they are then robed of their POWERS or natural Virtues .

13. The like is in Stones and Gems : As the POTESTATES of Coral are a certain fatness with a redness , but the Body is white . The POTESTATES of the Emerald is a green juyce , and the Body of it is also white . The same is to be supposed of all the rest of the Stones , viz. that they loose their Nature , Essence , and Properties , together with their Colours , as we teach peculiarly in their Extractions .

14. In like manner of Flesh and of Blood , from which the first POTESTATES cannot be extracted , for the reasons abovementioned ; but a second POTESTAS ( in the similitude of the first ) we may extract therefrom ; after this manner a peice of Flesh is as yet furnished with its whole Nature and Virtues , and therefore there is a Life in it , which is an Essential and Centeralone ; which although it be not the true Life , is nevertheless a preserved Life , and that so long until it putrefies . See sect. 3. above .

15. And therefore this difference is to be noted , whereby dryed Herbs , and such like , are to be accounted of , as was spoken of Flesh . For that green Spirit which is their Life , is perished from them ; thus it is with Blood and dryed Herbs . Which indeed although they want their first Life , yet do they yield a POTESTAS indued with manifold Virtues . But Metals and Stones have in them a perpetual Life and Essence , nor do they dye . But as long as they are Metals or Stones , so long also does their Life endure . Therefore also do they exhibit perfect POTESTATES , which may in like manner be extracted from them .

16. We are also to see by what way the POTESTAS or POWER , is to be extracted . Verily there may be many ways . Some are made by addition of their own Inflamable spirit , made by fermentation : others by Balsamites : some by the separation of the Elements : and by many more several ways , which we shall not count here particularly .

17. But what way soever they are done ; the POTESTAS must not be extracted by the addition or mixion of things inconvenient and unsuitable with it ; but the Elements of the POTESTAS is to be extracted alone , from the separated Body ; and likewise by such a separated Body as is Extracted ; there are many ways by which the POTESTAS may be extracted , viz. by Sublimation , Calcination , by Strong Waters , by Corrosives , by sweet things , by sowr things , &c. and it may be done any kind of way .

18. But this also is to be noted : that every thing which hath been admixed to the matter , by reason of the necessity of Extraction of the POWERS , that same thing is to be extracted again therefrom , that so the POWERS may remain alone , without being poluted , or permixed without any other thing . For it cannot possibly be , that the POTESTATES can be extracted from Metals , and especially from Gold ( for that cannot be over come by it self ) without using some fit Corrofive or dissolvent , that may again afterwards be separated therefrom . So Salt , which was Water , is again extracted from the Water , so that this Water is void of Salt.

19. But now this is to be considered , that it is not every corrosive or dissolvent , that is fit for this Work , because they cannot all of them be separated : for if Vitriol or Alum be permixt with Water , neither of them can be separated from it afterwards , without detriment or corruption , but they leave behind them a sharp residence ; and that for this Reason , because that they are both Watery , and there is made a Concurrency , or Meeting of two likes ; the which ought not so to be in this place .

20. Therefore diligent heed is to be used , that you take not a Watery Body to a Watery , nor an Oyly Body to an Oyly , or a Resinous to a Resinous Body ; but verily the contrary ought to separate the POTESTAS , and to extract it . Water extracts the POTESTAS of Oleaginous Bodies , ( as is mentioned of the Metals ) and Oleaginous things the POWERS of Watery Bodies , a● we may learn in the POTESTATES of Herbs .

21. Therefore after the separation and extraction of the POWERS , the corrosives or dissolvents are to be again separated which will easily be done , for Oyl and Water are easily separated ; but Oyl from Oyl not so . Nor can Water be separated from Water ; the which thing being left , may bring to the POTESTATES a very great loss : for the POTESTAS must be clear and undefiled , and must be gathred without the permixion of any thing whatsoever , that it may have a uniform substance , whereby it may ●e able to penetrate the whole Body .

22. The subtility and Virtues of these POTESTATES or POWERS , cannot be fundamentany found out , no more than their Original from whence they first proceeded can be known . For they have many degrees . The POWERS of one thing are against Feavers , as are those of Opiates . The POWERS of another thing are against the Hyposarcha or Dropsy , as the Essence of Tartar. The POWERS of another thing against the Apoplexy , as th●se of Gold : The POWERS of another against the Ep●●●psy , as those of Vitriol . The number hereof are even infinite and unsearchable by Experience .

23. 'T is worthy therefore the highest consideration and dilligence , that to every Disease , its true Enemy or Remedy may be assigned : for so Nature will give an incredible assistance , the which we will make a better declaration of , in what follows .

24. We cannot speak of the Degrees of POTESTATES in such a manner as in the assignment of Degrees to simple things in Medicines ; the reason is this , because there can be no comparison of the Degrees of POWERS , to the Degrees of Simples , nor indeed may be : but when they are exalted , the Excellency and Virtue of One is found to be greater than that of another , and not the Complexion . Nor is it to be conceived , that the POWERS of Anthos , are hotter than the POWERS of Lavender : Or the POWERS of Venus , dryer than those of Luna : but the Degree of any thing is to be discerned by the great and more excellent Virtues , that it hath , after the following manner .

25. The POTESTATES of Antimony cure the Leprosy : the POTESTATES of Coral cure the Spasm and Torsions , or Gripings . But now to know which of these is the higher and better graduated , there can be no other Judgment of it than this , viz. That the POWERS of Antimony are higher , and more excellent , and that for this Reason , because the Leprosy is a more grievious Disease than the Cholick is with all its Appurtenances : And therefore answerable to the propriety that each have against divers Diseases , are their degres to be consider'd .

26. Yea also in one and the very same Disease ; for so in the Leprosy , one Essence or POWER is more efficacious than another . The POWers of Juniper expell it : so also the POWERS of Ambergrise , of Antimony and of Gold. Now although all these POWESTATES will cure the Lepr●sy , yet notwithstanding they do it differently ; nor do they consist ( as to the Cure thereof ) in one and the same degree .

27. For the Essence or Powers of Juniper , expells this Disease by a most high repurgation and cleansing , which it brings into the Blood , and consumes the Venom so that it is not so perceptible : and therefore to be accounted in the first degree of that Cure. The POWERS of Ambergrise takes away the Venom also : and doth more , for it mundifies the Lungs , Heart , and Members subject to the Leprosy : and therefore the second Degree is to be attributed thereto .

28. The Essence or POWERS of Antimony do yet go farther than the two aforesaid Virtues ; they mundify the skin , and accuate and renew the whole Body after a wonderful Manner , and therefore do obtain the third degree . But the POWERS of Sol do even alone accomplish all those operations , and radically take away all the Symptoms of the Leprosy , and so renews the Body , even as Honey and Wax are purged from their Comb , and therfore it posseth the 4th degree .

29. By this kind of Way are the Degrees of POTESTATES to be known and distinguished one from another ; that is , which of them is more high , or more excellent . Besides Simples are to be known by their properties ; for as is their property in the simple form , such also are their POWERS ; not sluggisher , but muchmore powerful and excellent .

30. Moreover , We must likewise know the Disserences of POTESTATES : for some of them do very much coincide or serve for the Liver , to resist all its diseases , some for the Head ; others for the Reins ; some for the Lungs ; others for the Spleen , and such like . Likewise some do opperate only on the Blood ; others on the Flegm only ; some upon Melancholy only ; others upon Choler ; and others upon all the Humors .

31. Again some POTESTATES , have their Operations in the Humors only ; some in the Spirit of Life ; some in the Nutritive Spirit ; some in the Bones ; othersome in the Flesh ; some in the Marrow ; othersome in the Gristles ; and some in the Arteries . Also there are some that opperate against some Diseases only , and against none else , as the Palsy , Epilepsy , Convulsions , Fluxes , the Dropsy , &c. Some also are found to be Narcoticks , others Anodyne ; some Somniferous , others Watchful ; others also Attractive , Purgative , Munidificative , Incarnative , Comfortative , Regenerative , Stupefactive , &c.

32. Furthermore , there are some to be found that Renovate and Restore ; that is , such as transmute the Body , Blood and Flesh . Othersome for the Conservation of the Diuturnity ; or prolongation of Life . Some for the preservation and retaining of Youthfulness ; some of them work by Transmutation ; and some by Enkindling or stirring up . Moreover , this is to be understood , That some POTESTATES have a Specifical Form , others an Appropriated form ; some an Influential ; others a Natural form .

33. Briefly , there are many more Virtues that they are endued withall , which we are not able to Describe ; and their Operations in Medicine , are exceeding admirable and unsearchable , and that variously . For some POTESTATES will make a man of an hundred years old like to one of but twenty years of Age ; and that by their own Virtues and Power . And now what man is able to search out the original of so great a Mystery ? Or to sind out from whence the first matters do naturally spring ? It is at the pleasure of the most Supream Creator , either to make them so , or to forbear .

24. Who shall instruct us to know what the Virtues of the POWERS of Antimony are , by which the old Hair is cast off , and new springs up in its room ? likewise why the POWERS of Bawm roots out the Teeth , and eradicates the Nails of the Hands and Feet , and causeth new ones to grow in their places ? Or how the POWERS of Robis rubs and scours off the Sin , and renews it ? How the POWERS of Celandine change the Body , renewing it into good and better ; just so as fresh colors renew a Picture ? There are far more properties than these , which we omit here , reserving them to be declared in another place .

35. And now at last , how can it bee possible , that we can relinquish and neglect this noble Philosophy and Medicine , seeing that Nature affords unto us such wonderful Experiments , both in and from them ? yea such as the other faculties are wholly destitute of ; for that they are placed in a meer cavilation .

36. Why should not this strange Operation be very pleasing unto us , viz. That the POWERS of the Carline Thistle take away the forces or strength of one man , and bestows them upon another that uses them ? likewise that the POTESTATES of Gold , inverts or turns as it were , the whole Leprous body inside outwards , and so washes it as an Intestine or Entrails are washt at the Slaughter house ; and do likewise remove the scabby Skin , and make a new one ; loosening the Orgains of the Voice , and taking away the whole Leprous Complexion , producing such a new or renovated one , as if he newly came forth from his Mothers Womb.

37. Now therefore , We will apply our mind to the making of these POTESTATES , and direct you the way of their Extraction or Composition . To this purpose we will endeavour to declare them in a just and due order , together with their Appurtenaces ; to wit , one way for Metalls ; another for Marcasites ; another for Salts ; another for Stones and Gems ; another for Burning things ; another for Growing things ; another for Spices ; and another for Comestible and potable things .

38. But yet you are to take notice , in the Practick part of making POTESTATES or POWERS , That the Theory , and a good knowledge of Natural things is requisite : yet notwithstanding Theorically of the propertys of things to natural Diseases : Nor are we to be ignorant of the difference between POTESTATES and Aurum Potabile , Arcanies , Magisteries , and others of that kind , thus : POTESTATES cannot be again reduced into their Bodies ; but Aurum Potabile may be again transmuted very well , into its Metalick Body : and therefore the Virtues that are in POTESTATES , are far more noble than in other things .

39. But now in Our thus Discoursing of POTESTATES , the difference in respect of the one and the other is to be known , and also what that difference is . And although we have sufficiently Explained it afore , yet the Practick allures and calls us some other way ; by which said way , the condition and nature of the said POWERS comes to be found out and known .

40. For although all do not appear in the form of POWERS , nor are made after the same manner , nor consists of one Element alone , as POTESTATES ought to do ; yet never theless , 't is to be understood , that as to the POWERS of those things , they are more than so , as to be called POTESTATES ; and are rather to be stiled a certain Arcanum and Mystery , concerning which , more should be written than we have here said ; but whereas we have declared the same in other Books , we shall pass it over in this place .

41. The number of the Arcana's and Mysterys of this Art is infinite and unsearchable , and many are the ways thereof , that we meet withal , and which require the attentive heed of a mans quickest ingenuity ; but yet among all this number of Arcana's , we will here rehearse four . The first of these Secrets is Mercurius Vitae : the second is the Prima Materia : the third is the Philosophers Stone : the fourth is the Tincture .

42. And although those Arcana's are , as to their revealment , rather Angelical than Humane , yet nevertheless we will not greatly fear or doubt of them , but will rather endeavour to search out the ways of Nature ; and even all that which hath proceeded from Nature , may in my Opinion be also naturally understood .

43. We do therefore profess concerning Mercurius Vitae , That it is not a POTESTAS , but an Arcanum ; because there are in it many Virtues and Powers which preserve , restore , and regenerate , as we write in the Book of Arcana's . So likewise the Prima Materia doth not only act upon living Bodies , but also on dead , after the same manner , more than can be imagined to be done naturally . The Philosophers Stone in like manner shews its efficacy , the which tinging the Body , doth cure it of all Diseases , even as each of the Metals are cleansed from their Impurities . Lastly , the Tincture in the same manner , doth as well transmute the Disease into Health , as it doth Luna into Sol.

44. The general way of making POTESTATES . I will not in the least be redious ; but briefly disclose the Practick . Reduce the matter ( prepared according to the process , in the Book of the Death of things ) into a liquid substance with AF. and separate the three imperfect Elements , by very many Cohobations and Putrefactions ; then the sixt Element , of what kind soever it be , remains rightly in the bottom . Now abstract the Volatile , ( which comes over in the separation of the Elements ) from the fixt oftentimes , that so the POWERS which partly ascended with the flegm , may be again co-united . Take then the fixt Element , which remained after the separation of the three imperfect Elements ( what kind soever it be of ) and dissolve it in its appropiated water , each according to its nature ; keep it in the greatest putrefaction , distil it by Cohobation , the rest per descensum . Putrify it yet a little more , distil and conjoyn all , and distil it in B.M. even to an oyliness , then corrupt or break it with the subtil S.V. by boyling ; then the impure will settle to the bottom , and the pure will swim at top , separate it by a Tritorium or separating glass , and that it may therewithal loose the nature of the A.F. pour on a greater quantity of the S.V. the which abstract often , till the POTESTATES become sweet : lastly wash it off with common cold water , and keep the POWERS for use .

45. After the like manner you are to conceive of Marchasites , Stones , Resins , Herbs , Flesh , Excrements , and fixt things , viz. That the three imperfect Elements be separated , and that the fixt Element be farther proceeded with , as in the former section , and as we shall hereafter more particularly declare

46. Now whereas I have thus briefly taught the general way of making the POWERS of things , and the so short way of their Extraction , there is no cause for any to wonder , at the hasty running of my Hand or Pen , because the way and method is well and sufficiently delivered . Nor are these POTESTATES so succinctly or briefly written of by us , but that the work and labour necessary thereunto , is most evidently Demonstrated : 'T is to be considered that Exercise and use teach all things .

47. But as to the wonderful Virtues and Faculties of POTESTATES thus Extracted , or as we shall hereafter teach , we have already spoken , and shall more abundantly in some other parts of this Work. And although that many Men afore us , have in various Instructions and Documents written some great matters of Quintessences ; nevertheless , we do not account of what they have Written , as for a Quintessence , POTESTAS or POWER ; the cause of which we sufficiently declare .

48. By their Writings it is apparent , that Veraigrise was accounted by them to be the Quintessence or POWER of Venus ; which is not so ; but the Crocus of Venus , is the Quintessence or POTESTAS thereof , which is thus to by understood . Flos Aeris , or the Power of Brass , is a transmutation with , and partaking with the substance , is gross and subtil together , and is extracted out of the whole Venerean complexion ; or body and spirituous parts of Venus , and therefore cannot be a POTESTAS or Quintessence , as they call it . But the Crocus of Venus , ( made as we have taught ) is the true Quintessence or POWER : for it is a Potable thing and very subtil , separated from the Body without corrosion or permixion ; yea , it is more than I am willing to write down here .

49. So likewise the Rust of Mars , as also its solid Crocus , has hitherto among them been accounted for a Quintessence or POTESTAS , but it is not so ; for the Crocus of Mars is the Oyl of Mars , yea and more than the Oyl , the Spirit and the Salt of Mars , concentrated in one uniform Body . Concerning these things , We set down more of them about Transmutation , in our Philosophy .

50. POTESTATES therefore , are thus to be understood , viz. That they are nothing else but a separation of VIRTUES from the BODY , wherein the whole Medicinal Virtue and Essence is . This is a very short , but most excellent and admirable definition of this Great Man , the most profound PARACELSUS . But as for the Flos AEris and Flos Martis , and many more such like , to wit , what they are , shall be delivered in the place of Magisteries .

51. The like judgment must be had of Vegetables as of Metals ; and although we have set down very many and noble Virtues of POTESTATES , yet nevertheless we have recited but the smallest part of their Virtues , Properties and Qualities : but we have chiefly declared thus much , that these things may be somewhat understood , but as to the Quality and Quantity of all their Virtues , and wherein they do excel , is not done in the least by us .

52. Hence also is manifest the Cause , why Man was Created , and all things in the Earth made subject unto him ; likewise , why nothing , be it good or bad , proceedeth forth without a Cause , the which is more clearly declared in the Book of the Nature of things . For that Fundamental and Basis brings with it a Faith strongly bent upon the Creator , and an hope of his Love towards us , as of a loving Father to his Children : and therefore we must not snatch at every shaddowy and vain Faith , but ought to behold God only and Nature , and the Art of Nature . Wherefore good reason have we to invoke him only in this life and for ever ; and believe that only which we see so to be , and neither receive nor approve of any thing that doth not agree with Nature , or is besides her way . This is wise Council of the Divine PARACELSUS .

The special Extraction of POTESTATES out of all things whatsoever , according to Paracelsus .

53. The Extraction of the POWERS of Metals .

The seven Metals have one and the same Prooess , and it is this : Let the Motal be dissolved into Water , then afterwards must this solution be distilled by a B. and be asstracted or drawn off , and putrisfied so long until it be reduced into an Oyl , which must be distilled out of small glass Cucurbits , by an Alembick , and one part of the Metal will remain in the bottom , the which let be again reduced into an Oyl , as before , and be distilled so long , until all the Metal shally ascend . Then let it be again putrified for a Month , and at length be again distilled with a gentle fire , and the Vapors will ascend first , and fall into the Receiver , the which Vapors remove : then there will ascend two obscure colors , one White , the other answerable to the nature and condition of the Metal , and when they shall be wholly come over , they become separated in the Receiver : so that the POTESTATES remain in the bottom , and the white color of the Body swims on top : separate those two by a separating Glass , and put the POTESTATES into another Glass , and put upon it the best rectified S.V. which let remain so long therewith , until the S.V. be plainly acuated , then let it be separated from the POTESTATES , and more fresh be again poured on : this do often , till you perceive no more acuity or sharpness : at last pour on Water twice distilled , wherewith let it be washed , and brought unto its sweetness , so keep it in a Glass close stopt for use . Thus have you the POWERS of Metals .

54. As for the white color of the Body , if you reduce it , you shall have therefrom a white maleable and metallick Body , the which cannot be known , as under what species or kind it is conteined . Many other ways are to be sound for the Extraction of these POWERS , which we shall be silent in , because we account them not for true Extraction of that kind , but only as Transmutations , in which there is no extraction made or used .

55. Now this is to be understood , That Metalls are to be divided into two parts , viz. into their POTESTATES , and into their BODY , both which are liquid and Potable , but will not be permixed together . But the impure body , turns forth the POTESTAS to its superficies , even as the Colastrum , or Cream is separated from the Milk.

56. By this way are made two fatnesses or viscous liquors out of Metalls ; the which liquors are to be separated . As for the fathess of the BODY , 't is always white , even of all the Metals : but their POTESTATES is colored , even as we have explained it afore , concerning the seven Metals ; and they likewise have the same Process with the former .

57. The Extraction of the POWERS of Marchasites .

Take a Marchasite ground most exceeding small lb j : of corroding or eating Water lb ij : being permixt together in a Pellican , let them remain in digestion , two or three Months , and they will be reduced into a Liquor : Distil this Liquor by the Fire wholly , and it will come over in an Oyl , the which thou shalt putrify together in Horse dung for a Month ; then distil it , as you did the Metals , and there will likewise two colors ascend , as did from the Metals ; one color white , the other the true color of the POTESTAS : leave the white , except it be of Bismuth , or a white Marchasite , and then you shall know them from each other by the thickness . Take the undermost , and reduce it to its sweetness , as was afore spoken of the Metals : so hast thou the POWERS of Marchasites in all purity .

58. Where we speak of the corroding or eating Water , understand Acetum , mixed with Spirit of Wine , and such a Spirit as being often abstracted from the Spirit of Sal-Niter , becoms an Acetum . The fixt Element of Marchasites are to be dissolved , therein to be putrified and elevated by an Alembick , and then at length to be corrupted or broken with the Spirit of Wine , that the Impure may fall to the bottom , and separate it self from the Pure .

59. There are also various ways to be found , as to the Extraction of the POWERS of Marchasites , but yet we cannot in the least account them for true POTESTATES . And although they be of greater Virtues than the POTESTATES , as we teach of Arcana's , Magisteries and Elixirs : yet notwithstanding the way and manner that we here use , in Extracting the POWERS of all Metaline Marchasites , is like to the true extraction of the Metals .

60. And whereas we said before , that the POTESTAS is the most supream Virtue of things ; and do yet for all that aver the contrary in Arcana's , viz. that they are greater than POTESTATES are ; the reason is this , because all Arcana's contain in them the said POTESTATES , and are exalted farther to such an acuity and subtilty , that they do receive thereby a far greater Virtue than the POWERS have .

61. The Extraction of the POWERS of Salts .

Take Salts , the which you must calcine excellently well : but if they be Volatile salts , burn them ; afterwards let them be resolved into a Tenuity or thinness , and be distilled into a Water . Put this Water into Putrifaction for a Month , and distil it by a Balneo , and there will ascend a sweet Water , which throw away . That which will not ascend , set again in digestion for another Month , and distil it as before ; and thus do so often till there be no more sweetness perceived : for by this way hast thou now the POWERS of salt in the bottom ; from lb j of burnt or calcin'd salt , thou wilt scarcely have ℥ ij .

62. Or thus . Cohobate them with their own proper Liquor or Water , oftentimes putrefy them with Flegm ; and abstract the Body therefrom in the manner of Flegm , even to the fixt Spirit . This then dissolve in Water , or in their own proper Water ; and ( in the heat ) separate the pure from the impure with Spirit of Wine .

63. By either of these ways ( which disser not much ) the POTESTATES of all Salts are prepared , as out of Common-salt , Bay-salt , sal Niter , Alum , Vitriol , sal Veneris , sal Antimonij , &c. Half an ounce of this Salt thus extracted ( suppose from common salt ) will season more Meat or Broth , than half a pound of the Salt it self : for here the POTESTATES are only present , and the BODY is abstracted therefrom by a a liquid Solution :

64. But the POTESTATES of Alum and Vitriol , are much better extracted by this following Direction . Calcine them , but not to Fusion , as you do other Salts : after calcination burn them , and resolve them according to the rule of Practice . After they be resolved , pour on again the Waters that proceeded from them , and proceed on , according to the process given of Salts ; for much of the Essence ascends with the moisture , the which doth again thus reside at the bottom in the Composition and Putrefaction , and so come together into one .

65. The Extraction of the POTESTATES of Stones , Gems , and Pearls .

Take which of them you please , beat them into pretty big pieces , not into a Pouder , and put them in a glass , and put thereto the Acetum of the Root , or Radicated Vinegar , so much as to overtop the matter the breadth of four or five Inches : let them be digested gested into a Horse Belly for a whole Month , which being done , the whole matter will appear liquid ; the which thou shalt extract with other radicated Vinegar , and shake and mix them well together ; so the Vinegar receives into it self the color of the Stone . The colored Vinegar must be poured out into another glass : on the Magma remaining put more Ranficated Vinegar as before , this do so often as there comes off any colour . Now in this color are the POTESTATES contained , the residne is the Corporality . T●● therefore the colored or tinged Vinegars , and boyl them very gently , even to dryness ; then wash it often with distilled water , until it be made sweet , as abovesaid . This pouder dissolve upon a Marble , so shalt thou have the POTESTATES of Gems and Pearls . But this is to be noted in the Colors of Pearls , that they are resolved into the colour of thick Milk , and the body of them is sandy and viscous , by which the one may be known from the other . The like also is it with Crystal , its POTESTAS appears at top , a certain viscous Body remaining .

66. Where we speak of Radicated Vinegar , understand us thus : to wit , that you have a sharp Acetum corrected with Tilos or Bricks , and oftentimes abstracted from the Tartarised Matrix of Acetum . Your Gems , are first to be calcined-by sulphur , then dissolve them therein , and putrefy them , and then separate the pure from the impure , by breaking them with spirit of Wine .

67. The former process serves for stones , Gems , and Pearls , and is the most excellent of all , as to the Operation thereof , very subtil and industrious : But very little is the quantity of the POTESTATES which is to be had out of Gems ; and by how much the more transparent and purer the Gem is , by so much the less is its POTESTAS . 'T is searce worth while to extract it from gross , great and base Stones , for they have but little Virtue in them , and therefore have but a small quantity of POWERS , to be drawn from them .

68. The Extraction of the POTESTATES of burning things .

Take the Body ( whether it contains Oyl , Rosin , Pitch , or Turpentine , Fir-wood , Juniper-wood , Cypress or Ceder-wood &c. or whether it be seeds , fruits , or such like ) cut it exceeding small , and put it in a glazed Pot , fill it up , and cl●se it firmly with Lutum Sapientiae , that so it breath not out : burn it in a circulary fire for twenty four hours , so as to abide in an equal heat , and the pot to be glowing like the Coals : then take it out of the fire ; and putrefy it in Dung for a month , after distil as much as will ascend : let this be put in a Horse-Belly , distil off all the moisture therefrom , and then let it be set again to putrify , until there come out no more moisture : then at last the POTESTATES of that which you have received , and at first took in the Receiver , remains in the bottom .

69. Now here is to be noted , that there are many other ways and kinds of extracting the POWERS of the aforenamed things , by which they may be drawn very odoriferous , subtil , and clear : but those ways are not Extractions of the POTESTATES , but certain Magisteries of those same things , by which some part of the POTESTAS does in the permixion together , ascend upwards .

70. But the Essence of Woods ( which is , what is here , and sect. 68. aforegoing intended ) is a certain Fatness or Resin , and thick substance ; and therefore not to be extracted in the form of a Magistery ; for this Reason ; The Essence or POTESTATES of the Turpentine-tree heals Wounds ; but if it be extracted after the manner of Magisteries , it does not cure them . The reason is , because the Magistery has not in it the Basis and Foundation of the POWERS : and they are thus distinguished : Magisteries only concern and respect the Complexions and four Elements , and have the POWERS spirituously : POTESTATES do not concern themselves with those things , and have or possess the POWERS materially .

71. The Extraction of POTESTATES out of growing things , as Herbs , &c.

Take growing things , bruise them exceeding will , put them into some fit Vessel , the which set in a It : se-belly for a Mouth ; then distil it by B. put them again into Horseedung for eight days , and let them again be distilled by B. M. so the POTESTATES will ascend by the Alembick , but the BODY will abide in the bottom : If there should ought of the POWERS remain yet behind in the faeces ; you must farther putrify , and proceed as before : Then take this distilled Water , and put it again to this growing BODY , so let them be digested together in a Pellican for six days : then the colour will be thick , the which abstract by B. M. and that Body will go away , and be severed ; the POWERS remaining in the bottom : separate this ( by a Retorsive process , or pressing ) from the faeces ; by this means thou shalt have a Medicine perfect in Odor , Juciness , Tast and Virtue , and of a thick consistency .

72. The Essence is easily perfected out of Herbs Roots , Fruits , &c. so that you dissolve the imperfect Elements by the highest , secret putrefaction of the highest heat . Then shalt thou putrify them in Dung , and drive out per descensum , all that is able to go out , and from thence abstract by a distillation in a B. M. all the hurtful imperfect Body of the moisture : then will the praedistinated Element remain in the bottom : this must now be separated from the superfluous Impurity , by corrupting or breaking it with its own inflamable spirit , or with S.V. the which draw off , and thou shalt have the POTESTATES pure and perfect .

73. As to the Extraction of these Essences , there are various ways found out , by the addition of other things : but they ought to be extracted without the mixture of any thing , and so as to retain their Color , Odor , and Tast ; and that they may be encreased in them and not diminshed .

74. The Extraction of the POTESTATES of Spices and Persumes .

Take Oyl of Almonds with which mix an Aromatical Body , as Spices , Musk , Ambergrise , Civet , Camphir , ( and such like ) let them be digested together in a Glass in the Sun , their proper time , until they are reduced into a paste or pap : afterwards , let them be pressed out from their faces ; so is the Body separated from the POTESTATES , which are now only mixed with Oyl , and are to be separated therefrom after this manner : Take rectified spirit of Wine , wherewith mix the afore-impregnated Oyl : put them in digestion for six days , afterwards let them be distilled by Ashes , and there will ascend the spirit of Wine , and therewith the POWERS of the Aromaticks , the Oyl remaining in the bottom without any smell of the spice or persume . Lastly , let this Wine be distilled by B.M. and the POTESTATES will abide in the bottom in the form of Oyl , separated from all mixtures .

75. The POWERS being extracted out of Ambergrise , Musk , Civet , their Bodies or Faeces do stink afterwards , so that they are nothing worth , either in Smell , Tast or Nature : and the like is to be understood of the rest of that kind . Moreover it appears that the POWERS of Aromaticks are first separated by the help of a Medium ; and afterwards separated from that Medium , by the help of another Medium , which will afterwards separate it self from the POTESTATES by the help of heat only .

76. The Extraction of POTESTATES of Comestible things .

Take a Comestible thing , ( as flesh of Fowls , Beasts , Fishes , &c. Bread , &c. ) out it into pieces , and put it into a Vessel , or great stone-Jug , which stop and lute very well ; let it boyl for three days : then strain out that which shall be in the Jugg , and distil it by a B. M. so there will first of all Ascend a certain Wateriness , the which when it shall be all come over , the POTESTATES will be left at the bottom .

77. This is the highest Nutriment beyond all that we can declare or set down ; and in respect of nourishing , it is like , or at least-wise it has the qualities and properties of the most pure and substantial POWERS .

78. Now the POTESTATES of Comestible things , are to be in no wise understood , than in a like form , with that wherewith we are fed ; with Flesh ; for the POWERS of Comestible things , as are the best nourishment : And although no Prime POTESTATES can be drawn from Flesh , as aforesaid , yet we are able to extract therefrom , as from its own being or Essentiality , a Secondary POWER , as is even now above declared .

79. The Extraction of POTESTATES out of Potable things .

Take any Potable thing , shut it up in a Pellican , as it is , with its whole substance , and digest it for a Month in Horse-dung ; ( but it will be better to leave it so for a year or more ; ) and you will find in the Pellican a certain digested matter : separate this same by B. M. afterwards by Ashes : and lastly by Fire . By this means you will have three POTESTATES , which are in all Potable things . Put these three Liquors thus extracted , each into its proper Vessel : the two last , farther digest , then distil in B. M. so will you have more of the first POTESTATES to ascend , which you must mix with the said first : this do so often till no more of the first will arise , so will there be a good separation .

80. But the POWERS of Potable things may be extracted many and sundry other ways ; but this ( here taught ) is , ( saith PARACELSVS ) the true Process , by him accounted as the chiefest , fittest , and most profitable for this Work.

CHAP. XXVII . An Idea of the Process of the universal Medicine of Paracelsus .

1. TAke of the best Philosophick water , which separate from its feces : the best is brought from the Oriental parts of the World , and is very strong and pure : in one pound , you will not have above two , three , or four ounces of feces or setlings at most .

2. This Philosophick water taken from its own fountain ( being first Agitated ) you shall put into a Glass Retort with a Receiver : then you shall filter or strain the philosophick-water through a philosophick strainer . If you cannot get this water from the Oriental fountains or Wells ; take that from the Occidental which is the best next , and filter or strain it through a philosophick strainer several times . If you cannot get the Occidental , take the strongest and purest you can get , whose goodness you may try by evaporating a little of it away in a sliver spoon : if the water flys away , leaving a yellow , or white salt at bottom , it will serve ; but if it leaves a black or green salt , it is naught for this Work.

3. Take this philosophick water ( which is for Our purpose ) precipitate it ten or twelve times with salt Armoniack , and then filter or strain it as many times through a philosophick strainer , that it may be pure and clear , and be freed from all mixtures of foulness . The Oriental and Occidental Waters are pure of themselves , and need not to be precepitated .

4. First , you are to divide the salt from the spirit of the philosophick-water without any Corrosive : and that the said water be spirituous and living , and clear as Rock-Crystal . This salt of the philosophick water , Parace●sus calls Praecipiolum , and saith , That it must be separated Dead from its own Fountain , and that the philosophick water , shall be still living and spirituous , after that the said salt or praecipiolum is divided from it ; and that the soma Aquae Philosophicae is the Mare seu fons Precipiost ; and that the Electrum mineralc immaturum , is the fons Aquae Philosophicae .

5. Paracelsus saith , That when the Aqua philosophica shall come to its loca Dectinata , it shall leave its Salt or Praecipiolum behind it , in form of Ice , or Hore Frost , and that the aqua philosophica will go away Spirituous , and remain a Spirituous water , The loca destinata where the aqua philosophica shall leave its Sal or Praecipiolum , is the philosophick Magnet both Male and Female , to wit , antimony and Lead . The male Magnet viz. antimony philosophick is the best place , by reason of its fixation and purity ; and the next to that is the Female . In this Salt or Praecipiolum lyes hidden the whole Art of Chymistry ; if a Chymist knows not how to make and divide this Sal or Praecipiolum from its aqua philosophica , he will fail of the whole Art.

6. This Sal or Praecipiolum is the matter whereof is made the Philosophers Mercury , that is , when it is reduced into its first matter , which is into a most clear water , transparent as . Crystal . It is then slippery , and will eat and drink its own Blood , and multiply it self with it per infinitum . And this Water will bring all Metals , as Gold , and Silver into their first matter . Being thus prepared Philosophically ( without any thing of a Corrosive ) it cures Hydropem , Podagram , Morbum Venereum , and many other Diseases .

7. The Philosophers call this Water their Wine ; and its Sal or Praecipiolum its Tarta●● : both make the spiritum Vini Philosophicum , which Paracelsus calls now and then Astrum Mercur ij , and spiritum Mercurij , his Sal Armoniacum , his sal Minerale , his Balneum Mariae , his Horse-dung , his Fire , with an hundred other Names to deceive the Vulgar .

8. The Process of the salt or Pracipiolum . Take aqua philosophica well purified and filtred , ten parts : of the philosophers Magnet male or female , one part ( not the common which the Vulgar use , but the philosophick Magnet cleansed ; the male with Oyl of Tartar per deliquium ; the female with Oyl of Pot-ashes ) made into fine Pouder . Make a mixture of both in a warm Glass Mortar , mixing them well . Then put this mixture , into a Retort ( as hereafter shall be directed ) and put it on an Earthen Capel or an Earthen Pan , with one part clear Sand , and three times as much fisted Ashes ; and cover it with another Earthen Pan , and put to it a little Receiver with out luting of it , and then make a Fire in your . Furnace , and give indifferent heat ; now and then take the Pan from it , and when you see the philosophick water is distilled from the Magnet , ( whether Male or Female ) cover it again , and let the Fire go out . The next Morning , take your Retort and Receiver , and if any part hang in the Neck of the Retort , you shall wipe it off with a Feather , to the other a●●a philosophica which is in the Receiver . If you will , you may now and then hold a glowing Cole to the Neck of the Retort , that the thickned or condensed aqua philosophica may run to the other which is in the Retort . When you have separated the aqua philosophica , then scrape your male Magnet ( which will lye at the bottom of the Retort ) with a crooked Iron , take it out , and put it into a Glass Mortar , pouder it small , and mingle or mix it with your aqua philosophica again , by degrees or by little and little , and put this mixture again into the Retort ( or else you will loose your Sal or Praecipiolum ) and distil it again , as before , now and then taking the Pan from it , to see if the aqua philosophica be almost all gone over ; and if it be , let the fire go out , and cover with the Earthen Pan again , and let it stand till the next Morning , and then take the Retort and Recipient again from the Furnace , or out of the Sand , and wipe your aqua philosophica again with a Feather , out of the Neck of the Retort , to the other aqua philosophica , which is in the Recipient ; scraping also again with your Crooked Iron , your magnet out of the Retort . This done ,

9. Put it again into a glass Mortar , ( where observe , you shall distil so , that the aqua philosophica , may go from the magnet , and that no aqua philosophica be found with it , at the bottom of the Retort ; ) and pouder again very small , and dissolve again your Magnet in your Aqua philosophica , by little and little as is before mentioned : you will find that the Magnet and Water will not so well dissolve and mix together , as they did at the first and second time then take it , and put it again into the Retort , and distil again , as before ( not casting any Pouder away , which you may think to be faeces , for then you will lose your Sast or Praes cipiolum . ) Take your glass out of the Furnace , or out of the said Capel , scrape your magnet with your crooked Iron , out of the Retort , and you shall find that your Magnet is much increased , if you weigh it ; The reason is , the Magnet is the attractive which draws forth the Salt : Or the Magnet is the Cask wherein the Philosophers Wine hath let fall its Tartar ; which Paracelsus calls , Praecipiolum or Salt.

10. To separate the Salt or Praecipiolum from the Magnet . Take the Magnet which you have scraped out of the Retort , and Pouder it very small , with which mingle the Aqua Philosophica by degrees , or by little and little . Your Magnet will hardly mix with your Aqua philosophica . The reason is , the Magnet is full of the Salt or Precipiolum ; and then it is time to separate the Praecipiolum from the Magnet and Aqua philosophica , ( which is a Womans work ; when her Cloaths are foul , she washes them from their foulness : ) the same way you must cleanse , or separate the Praecipiolum from magnet , and Aqua philosophica , as followeth ;

11. When you have the sign , that your Aqua philosophica will hardly mix with your magnet ; Or that the magnet will not enter into the aqua philosophica : Then pour on it the fairest Water , ( distilled Water is best ) three fingers breadth above the magnet , and aqua philosophica , which wash together in the Mortar with a Pestle very well , till the Water is blewish black : Then it is a sign that the magnet le ts fall its Tartar , salt , or Praecipiolum , into the Water . Pour off this Water into a Glass ; but be careful that not any of the aqua philosophica goes off with it : ( for this philosophick Liquor will no more mix with common fair Water , than Oyl and Water will mix . ) Put more fresh Water upon your magnet and aqua philosophica , and wash it again , till the Water is blew again : Pour it off as aforesuid . Thus continuing washing , till your Water remains white . Put this last Water to the other Waters in the Glass , and cover the Glass very close , that not any foulness may fall into the Glass .

12. The Praecipiolum being thus washed away , the aqua philosophica will again dissolve the magnet , as Wax will dissolve in Oyl : Take the mixture or dissolution aforesaid , dry it upon warm Ashes very softly with a Sponge , or on Paper , and by a little heat , that the mixture may be dry , which put again into the Retort , and distil it , as aforesaid , ( by Sect. 8. and 9. ) so long till the magnet will hardly be dissolved by the aqua philosophica , then separate again the Precipiolum , as aforesaid , by Sect. 10. and 11. )

13. Now observe , I gave you charge , that you should keep your glass close wherein you put your blewest Water , which will be clear , and a Pouder at bottom , which is some of the Precipiolum . The clear Water pour off ( without disturbing it ) as soon as you can into another Glass . Now when that you see that the magnet will scarcely be dissolved by your aqua philosophica , or not without great trouble ; pour the same Water which you poured off from the Precipiolum , upon your mixture or dissolution , and wash it again , till the Water is blewish , as aforesaid , which pour off , and continue so doing till the Water is colourless , by Sect. 11.

14. Then take the mixture again , and dry it , and repeat the same work again ( by Sect. 12. ) till you have the sign ; which wash again with the aforesaid Water ( by Sect. 13. ) and you shall find that your Praecipiolum will augment dayly : this distillation and washing shall you continue , till the aqua philosophica is freed from all its salt or Praecipiolum .

15. Observe , that if the Water should grow less and less , you may add to it ( as need requires ) fresh Water . Now the sign when the aqua philosophica has lost all its salt , or its Tartar , or its Coagulatum , or Praecipiolum , is , that that aqua philosophica will Eternally dissolve the magnet , so that they will always mix well together : and if you should a thousand times offer to dissolve the magnet in the said Water , and as often distil the one from the other , yet they will still dissolve again and mix : and if you should wash them a thousand times with fresh Water , the Water will be clear and not blewish . As long as any Sal or Praecipiolum is in the aqua philosophica , you cannot distil two , three , or four times the aqua philosophica from the magnet , but it will be difficult to mix , the one with the other ; and when that you will have it to mix , you must wash it , and then it will mix well again . But when that the Salt or Praecipiolum is all separated from the aqua philosophica , it will mix firmly after a thousand Distillations , as aforesaid . And if it be washt a thousand times , the Water will always remain clear .

16. To prepare the Praecipiolum to a Medicine . Pour the clear Waters from the Pouder , which lyes at the bottom in the Glass , that no Water may be left on the Pouder : put the Glass on a little warm Ashes , that the Pouder may dry , which will look blewish yellow . Put this Pouder into a little Cucurbit Glass or Bolt-head , and distil off from it , the Water of Eggs , five or six times ; or so long till the Pouder becomes Red ; and then distil off from it ( five or six times ) Spirit of Wine , so is it fitted for Medicine . Dose is gr.ij. or almost gr . iij .

17. To make the Water of Eggs. Take a good quantity of Eggs ; boyl them very hard : take the Whites and cut them very small , and distil them in an Alembick per Cineres , very softly ; till you have got all the Water from the Whites : then take the Eggshells , calcine them , put them into a Retort , put upon them the former ( that is their own ) Water , and distil per arenam with a strong Fire . Put this Water upon the Ashes again , and distil it again , thus continue it five or six times ; so the Water will be sitted for the Praecipiolum .

18. The Philosophers Key , which is the Sal Salis , or Salt of the Praecipiolum . You may remember that I gave you Instruction , that you should pour off the clear Water from the Praecipiolum , and you should make dry the Praecipiolum , and bring it into a Medicinal red Pouder : Or , you should bring it into its first matter , which shall bring all Metals , principally its own Body into its first matter , which cannot be done without the Sal praecipioli , which is hidden in the Water you pour off from the Praecipiolum . That same Water , filter through brown Paper , and set the Water to evaporate in a round Glass , very sostly in Ashes . When the Water is evaporated away , you shall sind at the bottom of the Glass , a yellow whitish Salt , which is Sal praecipioli , and the Clavis Philosophorum , wherewith they do unlock the lock of the Praecipiolum , which brings the same into its first matter . If you know not this Salt , you know nothing of the true Chymistry . This Salt does decrease in the decrease of the Moon , and increase in the Full. One grain will purge very softly all Podagra's , Venertal and Hydropical humors , with gr. ij of the Praecipiolum prepared .

19. To bring the Praecipiolum into its first matter , or slippery Water .

Take of the Salt p j : of the Praecipiolum , p. ij : being dry ; first dissolve the Salt in fair-warm Water , and put it upon the Praecipiolum , and evaporate it away very gently in warm Ashes , with a very gentle fire , then is the Precipiolum with its own Salt , then put it into a little Retort , nip up the Neck of the Retort very close , then put it into Balneum Vaporosum , and let it stand SIX WEEKS in Digestion , or to Putrify , and it will turn a slimy Water . Take the Retort , and open the Neck , and lay the Retort in a Sand Furnace , and cover it with an Earthen Pan , fixing to it a Receiver well Luted : give first a slow Fire , then a stronger ; which continue till the Spirits be well resolved into Water . First the Spirit will come forth in white Clouds , or in Smoak ; and at last in the form of red Clouds or Smoak : give Fire so long , till all the Spirits be come over in a clear white Water ; and when you have this sign , take the Receiver from the Retort , stopping the said Receiver very well with Wax , that no Spirits may fly away ; then let the Fire go out .

20. The Matter or Water which remains in the Retort , take out , and put into a Bolt-head : stop it well , set it in a warm place . Then rectify once the Spirits which are in the Receiver , and keep them carefully : now observe this ; you remember , that when the aqua philosophica has lost its salt or Praecipiolum , that the same Water will be as clear as Rock Crystal . Take of this Water one part , of the spirit aforesaid two parts ; put them into a Bolt-head , stop it very close , and let it stand in a little warmth , and the aqua philosophica will mix with the Spirit : then distil all through a Retort in Sand. Take again of the aforesaid Water which is clear as Rock-Crystal , p. j 2 of the said Spirit p. ij : put them into a Bolt head , set it in a warm place and the aqua philosophica , will mix with the Spirit : Then distil apa●n ut supra , and it will come over in form of Water ; this continue so long , till all one half part of the clear aqua philosophica is brought to a clear thin Water , which keep very close stopped with Wax . Take the Pouder which I ordered to be kept in a Bolt-head , and place it very deep in a Sand Capel , and give a strong fire for twenty four hours , then let the fire go out , and take the Bolt-head forth , and stir the Pouder with a Wooden stick , and put it upon the half part of the clear , thin , philosophiclt Water , stopping the Glass with Hermes Seal : shake it , and let it stand in digestion in a warm place for three or four days . Then pour off this into another Glass ; and pour upon the remainder of the pouder , the other half of the Water , sealing the Glass again , and letting it stand ut supra for three or four days : then put it to the former Water , and seal up the Glass Hermetically , letting it stand in in Balneo Vaporoso eight days . After distil it through a Retort , and if any thing remain in the Retort , ( which will be very little ) pour upon it the Spirit again , and distil till all is come over . Now is the Salt with its own Spirit , and brought into the first matter : keep it very well stopped .

21. This is the Water which the Philosophers have given divers Names to , as their Horse-dung , Balneum Mariae , and Caix Viva ; and in Sum , this is the Philosophers true Fire , without which no true work can be done in Chymistry .

22. The Philosopher has brought sorth this Salamander which will never wast in the Fire , the longer the stronger : This Water will increase or multiply per Infinitum , that is to say , if all the Sea were Mercury , it would turn the same into the first matter . First , you must wash your Mercury with Salt and Vinegar , divers times , and at last with Water , to wash away the Salt. Then mix this Mercury with Calx Viva , and Tartar calcined ; distil it in a Retort in a Sand Furnace , and lay to it a Receiver , fill'd almost half full of Water , that the Mercury may fall into it , and coagulate , which dry , and squceze it eight or ten times through Leather , so will your Mercury be well purged from all its uncleaness .

23. This is the Mercury which you shall use in multiplying your Spirit or astrum philosophicum ℞ of this Mercury , p. j : of the astrum philosophicum p. ij : put them into a Bolt-head , stop it close , and let it stand in a warm place one Night , so will the Mercury melt in the Spirit or astrum philosophicum , and turn into Water ; then distil it through a Retort . Thus may you do by repeating the Spirit with fresh Mercury , as long as you please .

24. This Water will dissolve Gold , Silver , and all sorts of Stones , and bring them over with it , through a Retort . Gold and Silver thus dissolved , can never be separated one from another : the reason is , because they , and all other Metals are of the same Nature , and have beginning from the same Water : there is nothing in the World , but has its begin ing from it .

25. Medicina Vniversalis , the universal Medicine . Take of your male magnet in Pouder ( viz. the same which did remain when you made the Praecipiolum ) one part ; of the female magnet two parts in fine Pouder : put each by it self into a Glass ; pour upon each the astrum philosophicum , so much as may over-top them a fingers breadth ; stop each glass very close , and let them stand in a warm place for eight days , and the magnets male and female , will be almost all dissolved into Water ; then pour ●ff this Water , each by it self into a Glass , and put more Water to the maguers male and female which yet remains ; let it stand again eight days in a warm place ; and then pour off these Waters to the former Waters ; so will the magnets be dissolved into Water , but there will remain some faeces .

26. Take of both of these Waters a quarter part , and put them together into a Bolt-head , so as three quarters may be empty ; Seal it Hermetically , digest it in an Athanor , in a continual warm heat , till it comes to a fixed Red Stone or Pouder : Before it comes a red Pouder , there will appear many colors , as Black , Green , and Yellow , and then Red : when it is very Red , and a Pouder , take the Bolt-head , and bury it in a Sand Capel very deep , and give fire by degrees , and at last a very strong fire , and it will melt like Wax : let it stand one whole week ( but the longer the better ) then take it out , and let it cool ; after break up your Glass , and you will find a sixt Stone or Ponder , and Red as Scarlet .

27. Now you may remember , that I bid you keep three parts of your magnets male and female which were dissolved into Water : put both these Waters together into a Retort , distil them , and both the magnets will go over with the Water through the Retort , with which Water you shall multiply your Medicine . Now take of your Medicine one part ( in fine Pouder ) and put it into a little Bolt-head , putting upon it , twice as much of your Waters , as of the magnets male and female , Seal it again , and digest it in an Athanor , till it do come to a Red Pouder , and then pat it again into the Sand Capel ( as at Sect. 26. ) thus may you multiply ad insinitum .

28. To make the Astrum Horiz ntale , Or Golden fixt praecipitate . Take the most fine Gold , and make it into a Ponder , dissolve it in your Astrum Mercurij , as much as you will : distil it through a Retort once or twice , and your Gold will go over a long with your Water , and will never be separated one from another , for they are both of one Nature . Now take the Praecipiolum which is made dry , ( not that which is made already into a Medicine ) put it into a little Cucurbit Glass ; and put upon it the Magnetick astrum mercurij , and distil from it three or four times very slowly ; but at last very strongly ; so will your praecipiolum be Red and fixed .

29. The same may be done with Mercury purged , it will fix the same into a red Pouder .

30. The same Work may be done with Silver , or with your praecipiolum . No man can find out all the Secrets which are hidden in this Philosophical Menstruum , the true ALKAHEST of Paracelsus .

APPENDIX . Concerning the Circulatum Majus , Circulatum Minus ; the Mercury of Luna , the process of the Grand Elixir of Paracelsus ; and the Table of HERMES .
I. Of the Circulatum Majus Paracelsi .

31. If you would reduce the Mercury of the Vulgar into its first liquid Ens , then it is to be first mortified , and brought out of its own form ; and that is done by various sublimations with Vitriol and common Salt , that so it may be at last like fixt Crystal ; then dissolve it in its own Matrix , viz. in the first Ens of Salt , putrify it for a Month ; corrupt it with new Arcanum of Salt , that the impure thereof may be praecipitated to the bottom , and that the pure may be turned into Crystals : sublime the Stones or Crystals , in a close Reverberatory , when it is sublimed , always turn it upside down , until it comes to a redness . Extract this Sulphur with Spirit of Wine , rectified even to the height ; separate the S.V. digest it for a time , and distil it : Then the Arcanum of the first Ens of Mercury , will come over in a liquid substance , the which is called by the Philosophers , a most sharp Metaline Acetum ; and in Our Archidoxis , Circulatum Majus . Thus may you do with Antimony , Gems and Herbs .

II. Of the Circulatum Minus Paracelsi .

32. Take in the first place , the true Element of Water ; or instead thereof another Salt , as is not yet boyled to dryness : Or , even Sal Gen depurated ; put thereto two parts of Water , mixt with a little Juyce of Radish ; putrefy it again for a Month , then distil it by a Retort , urge the residue by a strong fire , that so it may flow or melt , reverberate it in the Retort , with a continued sire , dissolve it on a Marble , then take that water which flows from hence and put it on again , and putrefy it ; distil it again , even to an Oyliness , conjoyn it with S. V. and the impure will fall to the bottom , the which separate , but the pure will be Crystalized in the cold : pour on again , that which is distiled , and cohobate it so often , till a fixt Oyl remain in the bottom , and that nothing comes over but sweet afterwards . Again , digest it for a Month , and then distil it so long , until the Arcanum of the Salt passes over by an Alembick . Let not the length of labouring here grieve thee , for this is the third part of all Arcana's , hid in Metals and Minerals , and without it can nothing fruitful or perfect be accomplished .

33. Now although there are more ways for the Extracting of the first Ens of Salts , yet the former is the most profitable , and the most ready way ; and next to it , is the Process of the Elixir of Salt , following in the next Section , viz. That new Salt being permixed with the dissolving Water ( which dissolving Water , is every where throughout all Paracelsus to be understood , the distilled Spirit or Oyl of Salt ) be putrified and distilled so long , until the whole substance of the Salt be dissolved and reduced into a perpetual and during Oyliness , the body being removed therefrom , in the likeness of Phlegm . Thus is made the Arcana's of Vitriol , Tartar , and other Salts .

34. Processus Elixiris Salis Paracelsi . We will here describe the Practick of the Elixir of Salt more plainly . Take Salt excellently well prepared , the whitest and cleanest , put it into a Pellican , with such a quantity of Aqua Solvens , or the dissolving Water , ( viz. distilled Spirit or Oyl of Salt ) as may be six times its weight , let them be digested together , in Horse-dung , for a Month. Then let the dissolving Water be separated by distillation , and be again poured on , and be separated as before , this let be don so often , until the Salt be converted into an Oyl , whereto let be added , an eighth part of the Quintessence of Gold , and let them be digested together in a Pellican and in Horse-dung , for four Months ; and let them be circulated for a Month after : then add another part of circulated Wine , which circulate yet a Month longer , this time being over , you have the Elixir of Salt , of the which we have made for Our selves , a Memorial as a Pattem , for the succoring 〈◊〉 lightning of our ancient days .

III. Of the Mercury of Luna .

35. ℞ AF. and dissolve filings of fine Luna therein , then put all into a glass body or Cucurbit , and distil away the AF. or else evaporate it away ; and the Luna will remain in the bottom in a fine lime . If you would have it finer , put fresh AF. upon the Luna again , and do , as aforesaid . This Calx of Luna grind very well with Sal Armoniack , then put them into a glass with a little Fountain Water ; put them upon hot Ashes , stir●ing and moving them about for an hour ; afterwards take away the Sal Armoniack by often washing with hot water , and dry the Luna ; being dry , take some Oyl of Tartar , and imbibe the Luna with it , and let it dry ; imbibe it again , doing thus three times ; then put the Luna into a glass Body , and cast some of the said Oyl upon it , that it may be three inches above the Luna : put them upon hot Ashes , the space of twenty four hours , the Oyl will become black , pour it off by inclination , and put more new upon the Luna ; thus continue till the Oyl comes forth no more black : after which , dry the Calk of Luna very well .

36. Take this dryed Calx , put it into another Glass , and cast upon it distilled Vinegar , Oyl of Tartar , & Oyl of Salt , Ana : ( some doubt whether the Oyl of Tartar should not be Oyl of S●l Armoniack ) mix the Oyls with the Vinegar well , before you put them to the Luna , then move and stir them well , lute all dilligently , and put them into Horse-dung to digest , for the space of sixteen days . This done , distil away the humidity ; sublime the Sal Armoniack , and wash away the Tartar with warm water ( or with warm Spirit of Vinegar which is better ) so will your Luna be in running Mercury very quick .

37. But if all the Luna is not dissolved into running Mercury , wash it well from its blackness , and grind it well , dry it , and put it into a Crucible with Luna in very thin leaves , which lay , stratum super stratum : put the pot upon a good fire , blowing it , and when it begins to melt , cast all into hot water , and it will be running Mercury .

IV. The precess of the Grand Elixir of Paracelsns .

38. Out of the Corporeal Life , viz. vulgar Mercury , extract the first liquid Ens , ( as being a Celestial fire ) the Quintessence of Sol , and a sharp Metaline Acctum , by a solution with its own Mother ; that is , he must permix it with the Arcanum of Salt , and with the stomach of Anthion ; that is , with the Spirit of Vitriol , and must therein dissolve the coagulated Mercury of Antimony , digest it , and afterwards reduce it in Crystals , that it may be like to a yellowish Crystal .

39. Or thus . Take the Mineral Electrum in filings , put it into its own Sperm , that its defilements may be washed away , and purge it to the utmost , as much as you can with Stibium , after a Chymical manner , lest that otherwise thou shouldst suffer loss , by reason of its impurity . Then resolve in it the Stomach of the Ostritch , which is born in the Earth , and is comforted and strengthned in its virtue , by the sharpness of the Eagle . When the Electrum is consumed , and hath , after its solution , gotten a Marigold color , be not unmindful of reducing it , into a Spirituous transparent Essence , re●embling the colour of true Amber . Add to it , half so much only , of the extended Eagle , as the corporeal Electrum ( afore its preparation ) weighed ; and oft-times abstract thencefrom the Stomach of the Ostrich , for so thy Electrum will be still more and more spirituous . But when the Stomach of the Ostrich is wearied , or spent with labor , it is fit that thou refreshest or renewest it , and from time to time abstractest it . Then lastly , when it hath again lost its sharpness , add the Tartariz'd Quintessence , but in such a proportion , as to over-top it four inches in height , that so it may be deprived of its redness , and may pass or distil over together therewithal ; this do so long and so often until it becomes white of it self . Then when it is enough , ( for thou wilt see with thine Eyes how it will sit it self for sublimation ) and thou perceivest that sign , sublime it ; and so the Electrum will be converted into the Whiteness of the exalted Eagle ; and 't is brought thus to pass , and is transmuted by a little labor : Now this is that we seek for , for our use in Medicine , with the which thou mayest make a safe progress in many Diseases , which will not yield to vulgar Medicines . Thou mayest likewise convert the same into a Water , an Oyl , or a red Pouder , and use it in all such Medicinal Cases as need requires : and herein lyes so great a Vertue in Curing Men , that there cannot be found out a more certain , and more excellent Medicine in the whole World. The Electrum being destroyed , as aforesaid , if thou wouldst make a farther progress , and arrive to thy wished end ; Take the destroyed and flying made , or Volatilized Electrum , as much as thou hast a desire to perfect , and put it in a philosophical Egg , sealing it excellently well , that nothing may evaporate . Let it stand so long in an Athanor until it doth of it self , without any addition begin to be resolved from above ; in such-wise , that there be an appearance of , as it were , an Island in the midst of the Sea , the which doth day by day grow less and less , till at last it be changed into the deepest black . This black , is the Bird which flyes without Wings in the Night , the which even the first Coelestial Dew , hath by a perpetual Coction , and ascension and descension transmuted into the blackness of the Head of a Crow , the which doth afterwards assume the Peacocks Tail , and then gets the Feathers of the Swan , and last of all , receiveth the highest redness of the whole World ; the which is a sign of its fiery Nature ; by the which fire it expelleth all the accidents of the Body , and cherisheth the old and decayed Members . This Preparation is done ( according as all Philosophers affirm ) in one only Vessel , one Furnace , one Fire ; the vaporous Fire never ceasing . By this Coelestial and perfect Medicine , may all the defilements of Metals be washed away ; and their hidden parts be made manifest : For this same more than perfect Medicine can do all things ; it penetrates all things , and infuses or pours in Health , in that very self same time when it expels the Evil and the Disease . Give heed to this Preparation , for 't is the cause of Solution ; and to the glorified , destroyed , and spiritualized Electrum , use the Tartarized Arcanum , to wash off the superfluities which happen in the preparation , least you labour in Vain : however nothing of the Arcanum of Tartar will remain , but you are to proceed with it only Circularly ; for so it easily becomes of it self in the Philosophical Egg , and vapor of the Fire , a Philosophical Water , the which Philosophers call a viscou● Water , it will also coagulate it self , and represent it self in all colors , and at last be adorned with the highest redness . Of this Mystery I am prohibited to write more plain , because it is at the dispose of the Divine Power .

40. Or thus . In the Name of God , Take Mercury , or else the Element of Mercury , and separate the pure from the impure : afterwards let it be reverberated even to a whiteness , the which sublime with Sal Armoniack so long until it be resolved : let it be calcined , and again dissolved , and be digested in a Pellican a month ; then at length let it be coagulated into a Body . This Body is no more combustible , nor consumable by any manner of means , but abides in the same State. Those Bodies which it penetrates are permanent in the Cineritium or Cupel , and cannot in the least be reduced into nothing , or be altered ; but this Stone takes away every superfluous quality from sensible and insensible things , as we have afore declared . And albeit we have set down a short way , yet it requires labour , and needs such an operator as is not ignorant , or will be weary , but such an one as is highly dilligent and expert .

41. Or thus . Take the first matter , digest it in a Flacco , a flat , or flattish Vessel , in a Resolutive digestion for a month : then let the addition of a Monarchy be added thereunto in an equal weight , and let them be again digested for a Month or two ; then distil this matter over by a Retort , and that which shall ascend shall be the Arcanum of the first matter , of which we here Write . None can have a reason to admire at this so short away and process , for multitudes of Words bring much error .

V. Processus Elixiris Tutonicus .

42. In the Name of God Amen . Take pure Gold well purged by Antimony p. ij : Mercury of Luna p. vj : Vulgar Mercury well purg'd and cleansed from all filth p. xij : put them into a glass Matrass , with a glass cover , and work according to Art ; These three following Operations .

43. The first Operation . Hang the Matrass three Inches distance from a very gentle fire , moving sometimes by little and little the Matrass , until you see the matter dissolved , and of various colours . But first you shall see the Peacocks Tail , which presently vanishes away : and immediately upon it , after the dissolution , you shall see the Crows-head : then follows Saturn , which is blackness : after that Jupiter of an Ash colour , which does immediately vanish : After that comes the Pearls in the Circumference , then presently take away the matter from the fire , which will congeal in a black somwhat whitish ; much like the Wrinkles in an old Womans Face : this Operation is commonly performed in the space of an hour .

44. The second Operation . This being done , conjoyn the matters together before the Vessel is cold , and hang it upon the fire ; following this second operation with a very soft fire , as is aforesaid ; and you shall see a little Skin like a Spiders Webb , swimming over it , which vanishes away , and is a fore token of whiteness , and this is Narcissus Fountain . Leave now , until you see the matter boyl of it self , which is a sign of its Birth and hour of its Nativity ; and the matter will be sublimed , but not so much as it did before , because it is more fixt . Now shall you see the matter to wax all white , the which is called the foliate Earth , and the matter will open in two parts , and move of its Self , which is properly the hour of its Nativity or Birth , which must at all times be observed . This done , you shall see Pearls in the Circumference , then shall you take it off from the fire , and the matter will congeal very White ; the which is done also , in the space of one hour or little more . You must note , That you are to take great heed of the drops which are sublimed , that they do not fall by too much heat : and for that lest you should not see so perfectly , the hour of the Nativity , because the matter doth move principally when the drops do fall .

45. The third Operation . Hang it over a very gentle fire , and there let it sublime a little ; and you shall see Mars and Venus , before the separation of the Elements ; proceed with a very gentle fire , until you see the matter to turn it self into Pouder like fine flower . But take heed that the drops do not fall , if possible it may be , because the Work will be so much the longer ; and you may the better see the separation of the Elements in the bottom of the Glass . That is to say , the special form of the Gold separated from its Mercury Philosophical , which was made in the same hour of the Nativity , the which is then Rebis , because it is inseparable from its Solar Sulphur ; for then is made the Copulation of the Male with the Female , by means of Vulgar Mercury . This done , and that you have seen the pure separation of the Elements , take it from the Fire , that it may cool a little , and conjoyn the matters together , and dissolve it as you know , and as Nature requires .

46. This Work is done in the space of two Months , wherein the matter will be black like Pitch ; and in form of a Pultise or Pap , and will be a natural black , the which by little and little vanishes away ; but this is a true sign of a perfect dissolution , viz the Ash-colour , and coming a little after to the White , which will be in the space of two Months . Then shall you see the Work to be true ; for it will congeal and fix Mercury into Luna ; but is not yet fixed ; but continuing the fire in the same degree unto the seventh Month , then shall you make your Projection upon Vulgar Mercury purged ; with five parts of Silver , which will be frangible or brittle , and a Medicine upon the aforesaid Mercury : one part upon fifty parts of common Mercury purged .

47. But if you intend for the Red ; you must increase your fire to the third degree ; so will the matter by degrees become yellowish ; ( geelachtich , a Dutch word ; ) continue the same degree , and by little and little it will become Red ; and in the space of two Months , a most perfect Red ; then take it off from the Furnace , and in a naked Fire calcine it ; then is it a general Medicine for the Body of Man-kind , the which if you so please , you may augment both in quantity and quality . Thus putting its equal weight of the same Mercury , ( of which you began the Work ) made perfect , as aforesaid ( which is a work of three days , ) and so you may continue until you have enough , or as much as you please , and all this shall be true Medicine for Humane Bodies ; till the projection or fermentation be made upon the Body of Sol ; then it will serve only for the Metals . And first you shall make the brittle Sol , as before you made the brittle Luna ; so will it be a Medicine for Sol : you may project one part of this Medicine , upon fifty parts of fine Luna ; and it will be all fine Sol : but you may multiply it to Infinity : I my self have only seen it to fifty : the which I attest to be true , under the Silence Philosophical , the which I have here freely given Thee by the Faith of a Christian .

VI. The Process of the great Elixir according to Divi Leschi , Genus Amo.

48. Take of our Earth through Eleven degrees , gr. xj : of Our Gold , and not of the Vulgar , gr. j : of Our Luna , not of the Vulgar gr. ij : but be then admonished that thou takest not the Gold and Silver of the Vulgar , for they are Dead ; but take Ours which are Living ; then put them into Our Fire , and there will thence be made a dry Liquor . First the Earth will be resolved into Water , which is called the Water of Philosophers ; and in that Water it will resolve the Bodies of the Sun and Moon , and consume them , that there remains but the tenth part with one part , and this will be the humidum Radicale Metallicum . Then take the Water of the Sal Niter of Our Earth , in which there is a living stream , if thou digest the pit Knee deep . Take therefore the Water of it , but take it clear , and set over it the humidum Radicale , and put it over the Fire of putrefaction and generation , but not such as was that in the first operation . Govern all things with a great deal of discretion , until there appear colours like to the Tail of a Peacock : govern it by digesting of it , and be not weary till these colours cease , and there appears throughout the whole , a green colour , and so of the rest . And when thou shalt see in the bottom , Ashes of a fiery colour , and the Water almost red ; open the Vessel , dip in a Feather , and smear over some Iron with it ; if it Tinge , have in readiness that Water which is the Menstruum of the World ( out of the Sphear of the Moon so often rectified , until it can calcine Gold ) put in so much of that Water , as was the cold Air , which went in : boyl it again with the former Fire , until it Tinge again .

VII . The Process of the Elixir according to Pontanus .

49. Take the matter and grind it with a Physical contrition , as dilligently as may be , then set it upon the Fire , and let the proportion of the Fire be known , to wit , that it only stir up the matter ; and in a short time that fire , without any other laying on of Hands , will accomplish the whole Work , because it will putrefy , corrupt , generate and perfect , and make to appear , the three principal colours , black , white , and red . And by the means of Our fire , the Medicine will be multiplyed , if it be conjoyned with the crude matter , not only in quantity , but also in Virtue . Withal they might therefore search out this Fire , which is mineral , equal , continual , vapours not away , except it be too much stirred up ; pertakes of Sulphur , is taken from elsewhere , then from the matter ; putteth down all things , dissolveth , congealeth , and calcines , and is artificial to find out , and that by a compendious and near way , without any cost , at least very small , is not transmuted with the matter , ( because it is not matter ) and thou shalt attain thy wish , because it doth the whole Work , and is the Key of the Philosophers , which they never revealed .

VIII . The Smaragdine Table of Hermes , from whence all Alchymy did arise .

50. True without falsity , certain and most true : That which is Inferiour , is as that which is Superiour ; and that which is Superiour is as that which is Inferiour , for the accomplishing of the Miracies of one thing . And as all things were from One , by the Mediation of One ; so all things have proceeded from this one thing by adaption : the Father thereof is the Sun ; and the Mother thereof the Moon ; The Wind carried it in its Belly : the Nurse thereof is the Earth : This is the Father of all the perfection of the whole World : the Virtue thereof is intire , if it be turned into Earth . Thou shalt separate the Earth from the fire , the subtil from the thick , sweetly with a great deal of Judgment . It ascends from the Earth up to Heaven , and again descends down to the Earth , and receives the Powers of Superiours , and Inferiours : So thou hast the Glory of the whole World. Therefore let all obscurity fly from thee . This is the strong fortitude of the whole fortitude , because it shall overcome every thing that is subtile , and penetrate every solid thing , as the World is created . Hence shall wonderful Adaptations be , whereof this is the manner ; wherefore I am called Hermes Trismegistus , having three parts of the Phylosophy of the whole World. It is compleat , what I have spoken of the operation of the Sun.

IX . The fixation of Sol and Mercury .

51. Take very thin plates of pure fine Gold , which heat red hot : put them so heated into a Crucible , in which Hungarian or Spanish Mercury is cast , being set upon hot Embers so as the Mercury begins to smoak first . Put in first one plate red hot , then another , and so one after another , as you see them dissolved ; so will the Mercury drink up the plates of Gold. The proportion of the Gold to the Mercury , is as 1. to 24 viz. to one dram of Gold , three ounces of Mercury ; such is the proportion , be the quantities never so great : so will the Amalgama be soft as Pap , and it will be a firm and good Amalgama , Put this mixture into a Glass Bolt-head , with a long Neck : set it in a fit Sand-heat firmly Sealed up : increase it gradually , till you have a strong fire , so that the Mercury doth boyl : continue and keep the said fire the space of five days and nights . And constantly as you see the Mercury to ascend up by the sides of the Glass , put it down again , with a linnen cloth fastned to the end of a stick fitted to that purpose . Thus continue the matter with fervent fire , till the whole Amalgama is turned into a subtil red Pouder , as red as Dragons Blood , and so dry , that no part of the Mercury does appear . Then let it cool , and you have a certain Calx for the Red work , which is firm and good : This Calx may be fixed by a due digestion in a gentle heat , and if it be dissolved in the Water of the Philosophers , it may be augmented and made Spiritual , so as it shall penetrate , transmute , and fix all Metals , but chiefly Luna into fine Sol. The same may be done with Luna for the white Work , which will penetrate , transmute and fix both Jupiter and Venus into sine Luna : This subtil and transmutting matter is either a Pouder which with a gentle heat will melt like Wax into Oyl : Or , it is an Oyl imcombustible , which penetrates all Metaline Substances : Or , it is a subtile Volatile spirit , whose energy is a sixing Power , and sixes all other Volatile things .

X. An Explication of the former Work by the Author .

52. First , The Seed of Gold is lodged in all Metals .

This is apparent from their generation in the Womb of Nature , whose Origination is Mercury , which is indeed immaturate Gold : and so remains immaturate in the baser Metals , till a ripening and meliorating Spirit quickens that Seminal property , lodged in the Womb of impurity : moreover it has been proved by the experience of many Operators and Alchymists , and made visible to the Senses , what quantity of Gold a proportional quantity of every one of the Metals have yielded ; which although it has been a Work of no profit , yet has given that satisfaction to prove the Truth of this proposition .

53. Secondly , This Seed of Gold , both may and ought to be quickned , or made to Live.

This is done through the Death of the first matter , and disposition of the second to a refuscitation or resurrection of that innate , energetical , and seminal Life , and that only by the universal Spirit of the World , which is one thing in the Fire ; another thing in the Air ; another thing in the Water ; and lastly , another thing in the Earth .

54. Thirdly , This Semen being quickned dilates it self into other Bodies , and transmutes them into its own property .

That is , just as the Seminal Life of Vegetables transmutes or changes that Succus or humidity of the Earth proper to themselves , into their own Forms and Natures ; and so of a little Seed there becomes a great Tree . So that the Earth is the Womb , out of which so small a Seed becomes a great Tree , by the transmuting property of the innate Seminal Life in the Seed . And so all the Base Metals are the Wombs unto that Seminal purity ? in which Womb , if the Seed be disposed rightly , there will be as certain a generation and encrease : And the purity of the base Metals will be transmuted into that Seminal property to a vast augmentation .

55. Fourthly , That this may be rightly done , the Bodies of the base M●tals must be opened and prepared .

That is , they must be brought unto a mortification , that that strong band which has hitherto chained the Seminal Life may be broken , and so the energetick Vi●tue may be set at liberty . This is performed by the fiery flying Dragon , who dev●urs all that he comes near . This being done , the Semen must be cast into and conjoyned with this mortified Body ( impregnated with the universal Spirit of the World , ) that it may there generate , transmute and mix . Now this Spirit is fourfold , according to a fourfold property , as we have said at Sect. 53. aforegoing .

56. Fifthly , This may be done in any of the base Metals : but they ( like the Earth ) yield an increase , according to their Degrees in purity ; so that more of the Body of a pure Metal is transmuted , than of an impure .

As Barren Earth cannot yield so great an Encrease as a fertile Soil ; so neither can a Base Metal yield so great an augmentation , as a more fine : there must be somthing in the Matrix into which the Seed is cast , which must be in its own Root , homogene with it , else no Fruit can be expected ; and according to the quantity of the Homogene matter in the prepared Body , such is the encrease . If you should cast this Seed upon Chalk , Lime , or such like Hetorogene matter , you may look till your Eyes fall out , before you see a Metaline Transmutation : if you cast it upon a Philosophick Calx of Tin or Lead , &c. you will see a transmutation , but only in part , according to the quantity of the Metaline or Homogene root in the said Metals : but if it be cast upon a Philosophical Calx of Luna , it transmutes the whole Body into most pure Sol ; so that you may see , that according to the degree of the Metaline perfection , such will be your augmentation or encrease .

57. Sixthly , The Bodies of the baser Metals being fitted , the Semen must be cast into the same to generate ,

That is , there must be a conjunction of the Semen or true Golden Essence , with the prepared Body to be transmuted . Now you must be careful you use not the Simple Body of any Metal for this Semen , for then you will be deceived . The matter in which the generative Spirit is lodged is another thing . If you bury a whole Tree or Plant in the Earth , it will not generate , and bring forth another Tree , but Perish and Rot ; the Seminal or Generative Virtue and Life is clog'd and loaded , and so is ineffective . But if you bury the Seed of the same Tree , you may have another or more , according to the quantity of the Seed sown . The same you must understand in the generation of Metals , and of the Golden Work. It is not Gold which will generate Gold , but the Seed of Gold.

58. Seventhly , This Semen must be Volatile .

Otherwise it cannot transmute , for nothing but a Volatile Spirit or Essence can dilate and spread it self . A fixed matter cannot operate at all ; for all fixed things are Dead , and their Life remains in a Centeral State , not sit for Co-action . This is evident in the Volatile Salts of Vinegar and Quick-lime , which ( by reason of their Volatility ) surpass the Art of Man to attain Simple ; but if you mix a Lixivium of Quick-lime with Vinegar , you may have a large quantity of Salt , and that fixed , which was before unattainable . Thus you see out of two Volatile things a third absolutely fixed is produced ; and this is the Condition of the great Work. But before this can be accomplished , you must make fixed things become Volatile , which is done by the opposite Ration , for while the matter is fixed , it cannot act in the least measure either to any natural Generation , or Phylosophical Transmutation .

59. Eightly , It must be of an unchangeable deep blood red colour .

Otherwise it could not ●inge ; for was it only yellow , it would only create a faintish kind of Green. But this Our Philosophick Tincture does generate Gold of the highest and purest Nature , and having the deepest yellow ; perfectly and throughly in every part and particle thereof imbibed with the Golden Spirit , and having all the Virtues , Powers and Operations of Gold , in the highest and largest measure .

60. Ninthly , This Semen is made Volatile by destruction of its external form .

That is , the matter out of which the Semen is drawn , must be opened by a Philosophick Calcination , and separated by the beams of the Sun , by which the Solar property will make an impression on the fixt matter to render it Volatile . Nature must be brought to Action , and suffer a Revolution , that the Dead or inactive Body may let fall its Semen , out of which the Golden Tree of the Philosophers is produced .

61. Tenthly , This Semen is made Blood-red by impregnating of it with the spirit of the World , and Blood of the Dragon .

It is necessary , That there be a common Band to conjoyn the Bodies which are to be united . As the Bodies of the Base Metals , ( which are the Womb for this Seed ) are to be Mortified ; so must that Body be , out of which you extract the Semen : and as that mortified and prepared Body is to be impregnated by the said universal Spirit and Blood of the Dragon ; so also must this Semen , that there may be as well a Sympathy and likeness in Nature , as a Unity in Body .

62. Eleventhly , The matter out of which this Semen is to be extracted , is Mercury , or Gold , or both .

We mean simply , and without Metaphor Quick silver and Gold : for if there be an innate Life , Virtue and Power in the Base Metals , why not in these ? If Lead , Tin , Iron , Copper , and Silver , contain in themselves the Seminal Life of Gold , and its Metaline root , why should Mercury or Sol be excluded , which are the things themselves ?

63. Twelfthly , This Semen being cast into the Body prepared for it , is there to be digested , till both be perfectly united ; whose simple conjunction is the product of the Golden Kingdom .

This Digestion is perfected only by force of an external Fire , conjoyned with the inward Seminal Life .

Here you have the sum of all the Philosophers opinions couch'd in a few Words ; which none will be able to understand , but such to whom it shall please God to reveal the same .

As to the first process of this Chapter , which is an Idea of the universal Medicine of Paracelsus , and an clucidation of the Alltahest , the Artist is desired to take notice , That we were not permitted to publish it naked to the World , as it was in the Original German Manuscript ; but Aenigmatically , it being unlawful to cast Pearls before Swine : the Aenigma is couched under those Words Printed in Old English Letter , and for the same I have fitted a Key , by which the riddle may be easily unfolded . It was communicated to me , by 2 several person unknown to one another .

CHAP. XXVIII . Of Medicinal Explications .

BY reason we cannot prosecute our intentions in this Chapter Analytically , ( lest it should swell too much beyond its bounds ) we here for brevity suke , shall use the Alphabetical method .

1. Acetum , is simply Vinegar of Wine ; but Philosophically it is taken for any sharp and corrosive Liquor .

2. Ahenum , is a Brass Kettle to boyl any thing in , or distil in Balneo or Ashes .

3. Alchool is a Spirit of Wine highly rectified , and other Spirits ; sometimes it is a fine pouder .

4. Alembicus , is a Chymical Vessel , fitted to distill hot waters and Spirits with .

5. Amalgama , is a mixing , calcining or corroding of Metals with Quick-silver , thus : Take any Metal ( except Iron ) in thin Plates or Filings , mix with it eight parts of Quick-silver , till all becomes one Mass : then over a gentle Fire cause the Mercury to ascend ( which by a head fitted to a Glass Vesica you may save ; and the Metal will remain in a thin Calx .

6. Amuletum , Periamma , is a Medicine which cures Diseases , chiefly the Plague and Witch-craft , by hanging about the Neck .

7. Ampulla is a Glass Vial , sometimes it signifies a Bolt-head .

8. Apozema , is a Broth or Decoction , made by boyling Ingredients in any Liquor .

9. Arcanum , is the Quintessence of any thing in the highest , or the secret Virtues of things exalted ( as Paracelsus saith ) to a thousand degrees .

10. Athanor , a neat and close Chymical Furnace , of great heat , fit to perform many Operations .

11. Adeps , Axungia , Fat , the same with Pinguido ; it signifies generally the Sewet and Grease , and sometimes it is taken absolutely for Hogs-Grease .

12. Anthera , Apices , are the tops in the middle of Flowers which stand upon Stalks .

13. Anacollema , Glew , properly used for a Medicine for the forehead , to stop bleeding .

14. Apophlegmatismus , a Medicine to draw Flegm from the head by the mouth ; it is made like a Gargarism , Masticatory or Oyntment .

15. Agitaculum , a Stick , Spatula or Spoon to stir with .

16. Arcula , a little Box to hold Pouders , Oyntments or Balsams in .

17. Aranea tunica , the Cobweb coat of the eye .

18. Abdomen , the Belly or Paunch , viz. from the Sternon to the Os pubis .

19 Abstersive , a thing that binds together , and straitens the Pores and passages of the body .

20. Anastomasis , an opening of the mouths of the Veins , by which means blood issues forth .

21. Adustion , burning : Blood is said to be Adust , when by reason of excessive heat , especially in Feavers , the thinner parts are evaporated , and the other remain thick and black .

22. Atropy , want of Nourishment , when the body pines away .

23. Aneurism , a Tumor , caused by the Dilatation of an Artery , the internal Coat being broken .

24. Balani , are Suppositories or Figs , to put up the Fundament to provoke Stool .

25. Balsamus or Balsamum , is either natural or a body made of Oyl , Fat and Rosin , impregnated with the Virtues of Herbs , thicker than an Oyl and thinner than an Oyntment : it is called Linimentum .

26. Bechica , are such Medicines as ease Coughing , and expectorate Flegm .

27. Bolus , is a Confection , made somewhat thicker than an Electuary , and softer than Pills .

28. Balneum , a Bath , properly for the whole Body ; of water natural or artificial .

29. Balneum Mariae , an Instrument to digest or distill in , being a Vessel of water into which the Vessel holding the matter is put : it is called the Mary bath , so called rather from the Sea .

30. Bronchia , the hollow grissly pipes which spread themselves through the body of the Lungs , being branches of the Wezand or Windpipe .

31. Cacumen , C●ma , the tops of Herbs and Plants .

32. Calx , is the Ashes of things , or a body calcined and burnt till it is brittle .

33. Caput mortuum , is the matter which remains at the bottom of the Stillatory , thick and dry , chiefly from Minerals ; but when it is named alone , it is only intended that of Vitriol .

34. Cataplasmata , are Pultises made of Meal , and Oyl or Grease , impregnated with the Virtues of Medicines .

35. Calcination , is the reducing of any thing into a Calx , making it fryable as Chalk : it is done , 1. by Fire , as burning to Ashes or Reverberation . 2. by Corrosion , as by Amalgamation , Praecipitation , Fumigation , Evaporation , Cementation or Stratification .

36. Cementation , is a Calcining of Metals with Salt or such like , laying them stratum super stratum .

37. Ceratum , is a Cearcloth made of an Emplaster not boyled enough .

38. Circulation , is when a Liquor is so placed in digestion , that the Volatile part in it is constantly lifted up ; and falls down again , and so passes as in a Circle , till it comes to maturation or ripeness .

39. Clarification , is the purifying of Decoctions and Juyces from their dross or faeces : it is done , 1. by the Whites of Eggs. 2. by Digestion . 3. by Filtration .

40. Coagulation , is the thickning of any thing by Evaporation , or by curdling it .

41. Circulatorium , is a Pellican , Circulatory or Bolt-head , viz. a Globe-like Glass with a long Neck .

42. Colatorium , is a Strainer made either of Canvass , Flannel , or of Hair.

43. Concha , is a shell either to measure with , or to take up something withal .

44. Collyrium , or Sief , is a Medicine ( as Water , Oyntment , Pouder or Troches ) to be put into the eyes .

45. Collophonia , is the thicker part of Rosin , which remains after dis●●●lation or boyling .

46. Condita , are Conserves , made either with Sugar or Pickle .

47. Crocus , is a yellow pouder made of Iron , Copper or Antimony ; also Saffron , the flowers .

48. C●hobation , is the pouring in again the Liquor Distilled upon the faeces , and distilling it again .

49. Colution , is the straining of a Liquor from its faeces through a Strainer .

50. Confection , is the covering of any thing with Sugar ; also an Aromatick Electuary .

51. Concoction , is the boyling of any thing in water or other Liquor .

52. Corrosion , is the Calcining of bodies , or fretting of them to Atoms with Corrosive things .

53. Cribrum , is a Sierce or Sieve made of Tiffany or Hair.

54. Crucibulum , is an earthen Pot to calcine in , made to endure the Fire round about it .

55. Crystallization , is the making of things like Crystal : it is proper to Salts , to which you may add Tartar and Sugar : these ( after dissolution in warm water ) put into a warm place , turn into Chrystals ; which if there be too much water , it must be evaporated .

56. Cucurbita , it is a Gourd like body made of Glass .

57. Cortex , is the Bark of any thing , the cover or skin of Vegitables .

58. Cauterium , a Cautery , because it burns , either with actual fire , ( as a hot Iron , ) or with a Potential fire ( as a burning Medicine : ) It is made like a Stone , or of Oyl or Butter of Antimony , or of a Lixivium of Vine , or Pot Ashes .

59. Cement , is a pouder commonly used in Cementation or Calcination .

60. Claretum , Claret-wine , in shops , it is Hyppocras or spiced Wine .

61. Clysma , is a liquid medicine cast into the mouth , ears , womb , fundament , by a pipe .

62. Cucupha , is a Cap , or such like thing quilted with Spice , or hot herbs .

63. Cornuta , a Retort or Mattrass made of Earth , stone or glass .

64. Capsula , the head or cover of any Vessel , Stillatory or Furnace .

65. Causticks , are Medicines to burn the skin and flesh with , make Issues , &c.

66. Conjunctiva , a Coat of the Eye , so called because it sticks fast to the Eye , and keeps it in its place .

67. Cornea , A coat of the Eye , like the horn of a Lanthorn .

68. Crisis , A time to give judgment in , manifested by bleeding at nose , by Vomiting , by Stool , by Urine , by Sweating , by breaking out at lips , or by Abcess .

69. Crystalline humour , a part of the Ey , which resembles a little Cake of Crystal : if you open a Calves Eye carefully you may take it out whole .

70. Conjunct Cause , is the immediate Cause ; so Flegm stopping the optick Nerves is the Conjunct Cause of Blindness ; whereas taking cold , eating flegmatick meats , are remote causes .

71. Congestion is the gathering together , or heaping up of many humours .

72. Caries , is foulness , rottenness , or corruption of a Bone.

73. Cacochymical , is a Body which is repleat or abounds with many evil humours .

74. Cardialgia , is that commonly call'd Heart-burning .

75. Coalition , is a healing up or growing together of a wound or ulcer : or the uniting of any parts which ought to be open , as of the Privitys , Anus , &c.

76. Cicatrize , is to bring unto a scar , or to skin , as in the healing up of Wounds and Ulcers .

77. Decantation , it is the pouring off of a settled liquor by Inclination .

78. Decoctum , is a Broth or decoction , made by boiling in any liquor .

79. Deliquium , is the dissolving of a hard body into a liquor , as Salt or calcin'd matter , in a cold and moist place , as a Cellar , &c.

80. Dentisricicium , is a liquor , Gargarism or powder to cleanse the Teeth and Gums .

81. Diaclysma , is properly a Gargarism , or mouthwater .

82. Diploma , a Balneum M●●iae , or a water or Sea-B●th .

83. D●ssolution , is the dissolving of a Body with things proper to its nature .

84. Despumatio , is the taking off the Scum with a Spoon or strainer , which arises in boyling .

85. Distillation , is the drawing of a Liquor , made thin with heat , into a Receiver . 1. In respect of the Vessels , as by an Alembick , Retort , Vesica , &c. 2. In respect of the kinds , as by Ascention or Descention . 3. In respect of the manner , by Bath , Vapour , Balneum Mariae , Ashes , Sand , naked fire .

86. Decripitatio , is the calcining of Salt , till it leaves crackling .

87. Dephlegmation , is the separation of flegm , either by distillation or evaporation .

88. Digestion , is the ripening of crude , undigested matter with a gentle heat .

89. Dropax , is a sticking and drawing Medicine , so called from Pitch used with other sticking ingredients .

90. Detonation , is when things are calcin'd with Niter , thereby making a thundring , as in Crocus Metallorum .

91. Dulcoration , is a sweetning with Sugar , Honey or Manna .

92. Diagnosis , the knowledg of the Disease gathered by the signs .

93. Defluxion , is the falling of Rhume from the head upon Inferior parts .

94. Diarrhaea , is a simple Loosness , without blood , extream pain , or Inflamation of the Guts .

95. Diet , is in a Physical sense , commonly taken for Dyet drink .

96. Distemper , is any excess of the first qualities : four are simple , as a hot , a cold , a moist and a dry : four are compound , as a hot and moist hot and dry , cold and moist , cold and dry .

97. Derivation , is the drawing of the humor offending , from the diseased part , to some other part .

98. Drum of the Ear , is a little hollow bone in the ear covered with a skin like a Drum , which being beaten upon by another little bone like a Mallet , causes a sound to be heard in the Ear.

99. Diapedesis , is an issuing of Blood through the pores of the Veins , like sweating .

100. Diaeresis , is the issuing of Blood by leaping , thro the rupture of a Vein .

101. Diaphoresis , is the sweating of humors through the whole body , or through a part .

102. Eclegma , is a Medicine for the Lungs , called a Lohoch , something thicker than a Syrup .

103. Emulsion , is a Medicine made of Seeds , or Almonds almost like Milk.

104. Errhines , are Medicines in Pouder , liquor or bolus , purging by the Nostrils .

105. Essences , are the balsamick part of a thing , most clearly separated from the gross .

106. Edulcoration , is a sweetning of any thing ; properly , the washing of calcin'd bodies with water till they are freed from their Salts , and become perfectly sweet .

107. Emmenonagoga , are such medicaments as provoke the Terms .

108. Emphractica , are such Medicines as stop up the pores by a clammy moisture .

109. Evaporation , is an exhaling of the humidity over a gentle heat or fire .

110. Expression , is a straining or drawing forth of Liquids by pressing .

111. Extraction , is the drawing forth of the Essence , Life or Virtue of a Medicine , by a fit Menstrum or liquor ; which is generally either S.V. Oyl of Turpentine , Liquor of Tartar , Lixivium of Quick-lime , or spirit of Vinegar .

112. Embrocha , or Embrocation , a kind of Fomentation or Bathing , only it is done with Oyl .

113. Eleosaccharum , is a distilied Oyl or Essence , mixed with Sugar , to every dram one ounce .

114. Epithema , a Medicine for the region of the Liver , chiefly liquid .

115. Excipulum , a recipient or receiver , used in distillation .

116. Epispastick , a Medicine to draw Blisters with , chiefly an Emplaster .

117. Expulsive Faculty , that which sends forth the Excrements in Mans Body .

118. Emunctories , certain passages , by which Nature discharges her self of ill humors , viz. the Glandules , as behind the Ears , in the Arm-pits ; Groins , &c. This is evident in the Plague .

119 Ebulation , a working or boyling of the blood in the Veins , almost like new Wine .

120. Epidemical , that which at a certain time is common to a whole Country or Nation .

121. Escharotick , a kind of Caustick Medicament .

122. Efficient Cause , that which creates or makes the Disease .

123. Emulgent Veins , are those which bring the Serum unto the Kidneys , where it becomes Urine , and is passed by the Ureters into the Bladder .

124. Eneorema , that which hangs like a Cloud in the middle of the Urine chiefly when a Disease is breaking away .

125. Eschar , is the crust that falls off from a part , where a Caustick has been lately applyed .

146. Foecula , pouder or setlings , which remain in the bottom after straining .

127. Fermentation , is the resolution , rarefaction , and maturation of a thing in it self , done either by adding of Ferment , viz , something which will work , as Yest , Leaven , &c : Or by digestion only .

128. Filtration , is the straining through brown paper , or Woollen Cloth , made in form of a Funnel .

129. Fixation , is the making of what is Volatile , or will fly , to endure the Fire , and not fly away ; it is done by many reiterated distillations and sublimations ; or by adding some fixed thing to fix it .

130. Flores , is a fine light pouder , raised principally from Minerals by sublimation .

131. Folliculus , a thin container of seed or grass ; Or a kind of Cod , as of Pease , Beans , Sena .

132. Fumigation , the calcining , chiefly of Metals , or Minerals , by the Fumes of sharp Spirits .

133. Fornax , is a Furnace , wherein Chymical Operations are performed .

134. Filtrum , a Filter of brown paper or strainer .

135. Forceps , a pair of Tongs , both Chyrurgick and Chymick Instruments .

136. Frontale , is a Medicament to be applyed to the forehead , like an Epitheme .

137. Fungus , a Mushroom growing either from a Tree or the Ground .

138. Friction , is a rubbing of the body or skin hard with course cloths .

139. Flatulent , is a thing which is windy , or filled with wind .

140. Fictile , is a certain kind of Earthen Vessel .

141. Formicant' Pulse , is a quick , but weak feeble Pulse , feeling like creeping Pismires .

142. Fomentation , is when linnen Cloths or Spunges are dipt in some warm Liquor , and applyed to the diseased part , if it be with Oyl , it is Embrocation .

143. Galreda , Gelatina , is a kind of clammy Juyce or Jelly , made of Calves-feet , Harts-Horn , &c.

144. Gargarismus , is a water to wash the mouth and throat withal .

145. Granulation , is the reducing of any mass or body into little grains .

146. Glandes , Suppositories to put up the Fundament , provoking to stooll .

147. Gemmae , precious stones , in Plants the same with Oculi .

148. Geniculum , is a knot or joynt in a Plant.

149. Glandules , Kernels , such as are about the Throat , Almonds of the Ear , Pancreas , &c.

150. Generous Wine , it is commonly taken for rich Canary , Muscadine , or Tent.

151. Hypnotica , are such Medicines as cause rest and sleep .

152. Hollippae , are Cakes made of Wheat Flower , and infusions with a little Sugar .

153. Hypocondria , The parts on each side , beneath the short Ribs .

154. Hydrelaeum , a mixture , being both Bath and Oyntment , or Water and Oyl beaten together .

155. Hippocras Bag , called by some Hippocrates his Sleeve , a bag of Wooll Pyramidal .

156. Hydromel , Mead , Metheglin , made of Water and Honey , boyled and Fermented together .

157. Hemorrhage , a flux of Blood breaking forth from any part of the Body .

158. Hysterick , a matter , thing , disease or Medicine belonging to the Womb.

159. Haemorrhoid Veins , Veins of the Anus , conveying black and melancholy blood .

160. Imbibition , it is the soaking or moistning of any thing that is dry .

161. Infusion , is the steeping of a body or mass , in Water , Whey , or other liquid things .

162. Juleb , is a sweet Potion , made by mixing Spirits , or Waters with Syrups .

163. Inceration , is an Imbibing or moistning of a dry thing .

164. Incineration , is a burning to Ashes or Cinders .

165. Insolation , is a certain digestion performed in the heat of the Sun.

166. Juli , are the first leaves , or the long flowers of Walnuts , appearing with the first leaves .

167. Impregnation , is the filling or loading of one body , with the virtues , powers , or parts of another .

168. Inciding , is a cutting of things , as Roots , Barks , Woods , Herbs , with a Knife or Sheers .

169. Inaurate , is to cover a thing with Gold , as March-pane gilded , but it is chiefly spoken of Pills which are gilded in a Box with leaf Gold , by shaking of it .

170. Infundibulum , is a Funnel made of Tin , Pewter or Glass , also a separating Funnel .

171. Jugular Veins , are the Throat Veins , or those on the sides of the Neck .

172. Internal Senses , are common sence , Imagination , Understanding or Apprehension , and Memory : but there are five External , as Seeing , Hearing , Smelling , Tasting , Feeling .

173. Inveterate , is a thing that is old , of long continuance , rooted , stubborn , rebellious .

174. Inclination , is the holding a Vessel on the one side , to pour off the clear from the setling .

175. Iris , is a party-coloured circle in the sight of the Eye , almost like a Rainbow .

176. Inspissate Juyce , is the Juyce of an Herb , boyled to a thickness , sometimes to dryness .

177. Indication , Symptoms of a Disease , shewing what kind of remedies are to be used .

178. Intermitting pulse , is that which holds up a while and then beats again ; then stopt , and then beats again , accounted among Physicians as a sign of great Obstructions and weakness .

179. Laudanum , is a Medicine easing pain , also a Compound of Paracelsus so called .

180. Levigation , is the reducing of any thing into a fine pouder , by grinding on a stone .

181. Limation , is the filing of a Metal into pouder .

182. Linimentum , is a fat Topick medicine , thicker than Oyl , and thinner than an Oyntment . See Balsamu● .

183. Liquefaction , is the melting or dissolving of any congealed body , by heat of Fire or Sun.

184. Lenitives , are gentle , softning and loosening Medicaments .

185. Lithontriptica , are such things as break , dissolve , and bring away the stone .

186. Lohoch , is a pectoral Medicament , the same with Eclegma , at Sect. 100.

187. Lotion , is a Bath , Wash , or Water , prepared to cleanse something withal .

188. Lutum Sapientiae , is a paste , with which the necks of Retorts are luted to their Recoivers .

189. Lima , is a File or Rasp , to reduce or bring Metals and other hard bodies to a pouder .

190. Lachryma , is a humor coming from Plants , whether it turn to Oyl , Rosin , or Gum.

191. Lanugois , Downlike Hairs or Wooll , on the skin of a Plant , as on Mullein .

192. Loculamenta , cods , husks , or filaments which hold the Seeds .

193. Lapis Vegetabilis , a salt Medicine , being a Tincture and Oyl boyled hard as a Stone .

194. Liquor , any moist thing , but especially that per deliquium or dropping .

195. Ligature , is the bandage or binding , with which any thing is tyed up .

196. Lozenges , the same with Tablets , being the form of a Medicine made up .

197. Luxation , is when one joynt is loosned from another .

198. Lambative , or Lohoch , is a medicine to be suck't from a Liquorice stick , designed for the Lungs .

199. Lixivium , is water wherein alcalious Salts have been dissolved .

200. Livid , is that which is black and blew , or Lead-coloured .

201. Laxatives , are such Medicaments as make the Belly Loose .

202. Malgama , is a Cataplasm or Pultise .

203. Matratium , a Matrass , or Bolt-head .

204. Manica Hippocratis , Hippocrates his fleeve , being a square bag made of Flannel , to strain through .

205. Maceration , is the steeping or digesting of a Medicine in a proper Liquor .

206. Magisterium , is a pouder made by solution and praecipitation , as Magistery of Harts-horn , or Coral : or a Rosin or Extract , as of Scamony , Jallop , &c.

207. Masticatorium , is a Medicine which draws away Rheum to the mouth by chewing .

208. Menstruum , is a Liquor either to draw forth Tinctures , or dissolve Metals .

209. Minera , Oar , the Earthy part of the matter of which Minerals , chiefly metals are made .

210. Muscus , Moss , an Excrement like Down , on Barks of Trees , or on bones unburied , called Vsnea .

211. Martius panis , Pasta Regia , March-pane , or Cakes of Sweet Almonds and Sugar , an equal , double , or three-fold quantity , with Rose water .

212. Massa , is a mass or body , whereof Electuaries , Pills , Troches , Emplasters , &c. are made .

213. Morsuli , Morselli , Tabulae , square Lozenges made of pouders with Sugar upon a Marble .

214. Moretus , A potion to strenghen the true conception , and oppose the false .

215. Malaxe , it is spoken of Emplasters when they are brought into a Mass or Body .

216. Mennings , are the films or coats that cover the Brain .

217. Meseraick Vein●● , are those little Veins , which are thought to carry the Chyle from the Stomach to the Liver .

218. Membrana , are skins or coats which cover Veins , Arteries , Glandules , Flesh , &c.

219. Mortification , the Gangreen or Dying of any Member , Limb , or part of the Body .

220. Malign , venemous , poysonous , hurtful , dangerous .

221. Mammillary passages or productions , certain little knobs bunching out of the Nerves , which serve for smelling , resembling Teats , called therefore Teat-like productions .

222. Mesentery , the skin which knits the Guts together , and runs all along among them , embossed with far .

223. Morbifick matter , the matter which makes or creates , or is the principal cause of the Disease .

224. Nasale , is a Medicine causing sneezing .

225. Nascale , is a pessary made to be put up into the Womb.

226. Nucleus , a kernel in Nuts or Fruits .

227. Nutriment , that part of our food which is converted into Chyle , and by which we are nourished .

228. Narcotick , a Medicament which stupifies the Senses , and dulls the faculty of feeling , causing sleep .

229. Natural Functions , the Actions of the Stomach , Liver , Spleen , Galls , Kidneys , in concocting the meat , making Blood , separating & expelling Excrements , &c.

230. Nidorus , smelling of burnt fat , or scorched roast-meat , or fryed Oyl .

231. Nausiosis of the Veins , is when the Veins are sick of bad Blood , and do as it were spew it out into the habit of the body , from whence comes Scurvy spots , Scabs , Morphew , &c.

232. Neotericks , late writers in Physick , or any other Art , so called in opposition to Ancient Authors .

233. Olla , is a certain Earthen Vessel or Gally Pot.

234. Opiatum , is a Confection made with Opium , or some other cold thing , to ease pain and cause rest .

235. Oxyrrhodinum , is made of Vinegar and Roses , or Oyl of Roses to ease pain : thus , ℞ Olei Rosarum ℥ iij. Olei papaveris , Aceti , ana ℥ j. misce . It is applyed commonly to the head , forehead and neck .

236. Oculi , The forerunners of Flowers or Buds , which are to open into Leaves or Flowers .

237. Ossa , commonly signifies Bones ; but is also used for Nut-shells and Date-stones .

238. Odoramenta , Scents of themselves , or burnt , having divers forms : those without burning are Pouders , Bags , Balsams , Masses , Pomambers : those that give their scent by burning or melting are Pouders , Troches Gums , Candles , Sticks , Masses .

239. Os Sacrum , the great Bone of the Hips , whereon the Ridge-bone resteth .

240. Opisthotonos , a Convulsion so named , when the body is drawn backwards .

241. Orifice , the hole or mouth of any wound or vessel , as of the Stomach , Womb , &c.

242. Ophthalmy , an Inflamation of the Eyes , causing foreness and redness .

243. Os cribosum , the bony sieve , placed above the Nose , through which Snivel and Snot is drained from the Brain .

244. Oxycrate , a mixture made of Vinegar and Water .

245. Organick Diseases , are such as are proper to the Organs and Instruments of the body , viz. whatever hurts their Fabrick ; Common Diseases , are such as affect both the Similar and Organick parts , to wit , Solution of Unity : Similar Diseases , are such as happen to the substance of the body , not considered as formed into any Organ or part .

246. Pessi , are Pessaries to be put up into the Matrix or Womb.

247. Phlegma , is one of the four humours ; also a waterish distilled Liquor , different from the Spirit .

248. Paregorgica , is a gentle warming & Anodyne Medicament .

249. Philtrum , is a Medicine proposed to create , cause or draw Love.

250. Polycrestum , is a medicament , many wayes strengthning , or of many Virtues .

251. Psilathron , is a medicine taking away hair , so as it may never come again .

252. Phiola , is a Glass Vial , single , double , or a kind of Matrass or bolt-head .

253. Porphyrites , is a Marble-stone to grind Pouders and Colors upon .

254. Posca , a Potion or Laver made of Vinegar and Water mixed together .

255. Prelum is a Press , used in Expressing of Juices , and making Oyls by Expression , as oyls of Nutmegs .

256. Praecipitation , is a Calcination by corrosive spirits made either by Evaporation ; or else casting on oyl of Tartar , or a good quantity of water .

257. Putrefaction , is the resolution of a mixt body into it self by a gentle heat .

258. Pinguedo , Adeps , fat ; but it is generally taken for all sorts of grease and suet .

259. Pulpa , pulp , also the flesh of Apples , Pears , Cherries , Plums , Quinces , Peaches .

260. Pandaleum , an inward Medicine made of pouders and Sugar melted , and cast in a mould in form of a Lozenge .

261. Phaenigmus , a thing to make the Skin red , but gentler than a Synapism .

262. Pineatum or Pineolatum , a thing made of Pine-nuts , Sugar and Rosewater ; as Marchpane of Amonds .

263. Putrifying , is only an act of digestion , whereby the mixt body may be resolved .

264. Purifying , is to separate from dross , by Washing , Clarifying , Filtring , Digesting .

265. Prepared , in Shops , it is a hard body reduced into fine pouder , by adding some Cordial water .

266. Pyxis , a Box made to hold Medicines simple or prepared ; chiefly Pills , Oyntments .

267. Prognosts , is the foreknowledge of a Disease .

268. Plethora , is too great fullness of Blood in the Body .

269. Peripneumonia is an Inflamation of the Lungs or Lights .

270. Pericranium , the Skin which encompasses the Skull .

271. Pugil , such a quantity of any thing as may be taken up between the Thumb and 3 Fingers .

272. Pores , Little holes ( invisible ) in the Skin , through which Vapors and Sweat comes out ; sometimes they are as it were visible on the Neck , Arms , Thighs and Legs , so made by cold , resembling a Goose skin for roughness .

273. Peritonaeum , the inner Coat of the Belly , which covers the Intestines or Guts .

274. Pulsation , the beating of the Arteries in any part of the Body .

275. Pupil of the Eye , is the middle most round Circle , called , the sight of the Eye , and which in Cats is seen to widen and contract it self .

276. Paroxism , the fit of an Ague , of the Mother , of an Epilepsy , or of any Disease which comes by fits .

277. Peristaltick Motion , it is that worm like motion of the Gutts wherein they contract and squeeze themselves together above the Excrements , to squeze or thrust them out .

278. Pubes , the hairy parts above the Privities in Men or Women .

279. Perinaeum , the space which runs between the Privities and Fundament .

280. Procatartick Cause , is the Primary , first or remote Cause of a Disease .

281. Proximate cause , is the last , conjoyned , or nearest cause of a Disease .

282. Perspiration , is a breathing of humors or sweat through the Pores of the skin .

283. Palliative cure , is when a Disease is not taken away , but only mitigated and made more mild , so that the Patient may have as much Ease as is possible .

284. Quintessence , is a Conjunction of Salt , Oyl and Spirit , freed from all Corruption .

285. Quittor , it is the Putrefaction , corruption , or matter of a wound or ulcer made by Digestion .

286. Retorts , are Vessels so called , to distill in a naked fire with , and are made of Earth or Glass .

287. Recipient , is a Receiver , which is joyned or luted to the neck of a Retort or Stillatory .

288. Reverberation , is a burning into a Calx , by a reflexive flame .

289. Rectification , is a separating of flegm from spirit or spirit from flegm : or the Exaltation of any Liquor by reiterated Distillations .

290. Rob or Sapa , is Quiddony , or the juyces of Fruits thickned by boyling with Sugar .

291. Rotulae , are juyces or pouders made into round Tablets or rouls with dissolved Sugar .

292. Radix , is the Root of any thing : also the lowest part of a Plant fix'd in the earth .

293. Resina , is Rosin ; a congealed drop from Resinous Trees ; also a Gummy Magistery .

294. Rasping , is to shave or scrape a thing with a knife file , rasp , or glass .

295. Repletion , is an overmuch sulness of Blood or humors .

296. Revulsion , is the drawing back of humors or blood from the part affected .

297. Repelling , is the driving back of humors or blood from the part affected .

298. Radical moisture , the principal juyce of the body , which nourishes and preservs the natural heat ; as oyl in a Lamp preservs and feeds the flame .

299. Retentive Faculty , the Virtue that retains the food in the Body its due time to nourish it .

300. Rough Artery or Aspera Arteria , the Wind-pipe which is rough on the outside with grisly Rings .

391. Resolvers , are such Medicines , as loosen and scatter evil humours .

302. Repercussives , are such things as drive back the humors from the part assected .

303. Sal or Salt ; is the last part of a Medicine extracted out of the Ashes , which fire cannot destroy .

304. Sapa , is a wine thickned by boiling to a third part .

305. Sparadrapus , is a Cerecloth , or a cloth dipp'd in melted Plaster .

306. Spiritus , is a distilled liquor from a fermented matter ; or from dryed ingredients macerated in spirit of wine .

307. Sternutatoria , are sneezing Medicines , to be snuffed up the nose .

308. Sublimation , is the raising of a subtii pouder or flowers to the top of the Vessel by heat .

309. Stratum super stratum , is lay upon lay by course .

310. Suffumigation , is a Persume made , by burning things Aromatical or otherwise .

311. Synapisme , is a kind of outward application made of Mustard seed to draw the Skin red .

312. Summities , are the Tops or Umbles of any Herb or Plant.

313. Systole , and Diastole , they are the double motion of the Pulse : when the Arteries are extended by the blood issuing out of the Heart , whereby they smight the fingers of him that feels , this motion is called Diastole : but when the Artery falls , contracts its self , or sinks from under the Fingers , this motion is called Systole .

314. Separation , is the dividing of things Hetrogeneous : chiefly used to separate Oyl from Water ; it is done by a Glass Funnel , having a very narrow Orifice in the bottom .

315. Sacculus , is a Sack or Bag , sometimes it signifies a Quilt of Aromaticks .

316. Separatorium , the Separating Funnel , commonly of Glass .

317. Setaceum , is a Hair Sieve for the making of Pouders . Also the Seton in the Neck .

318. Spatula , a thing to stir or spread Oyntments , Plaisters , &c.

319. Seal Hermetick , is to shut up the mouth of a Glass by Fite .

320. Stratifying , is to lay stratum super stratum , layer upon layer .

321. Saponca , is a Linctus made of sweet Almonds .

322. Sief , is properly a dry Collyrium or Medicine for Sore eyes .

323. Smegmaodoratum , sweet Venice Soap , mixed with sweet pouders and Rose-water .

324. Species , in Shops are pouders for compound Electuaries , Morsels , Pills , &c.

325. Suppositorium , is a solid Medicine , round and pointed , of about a Fingers length , to be put up the Fundament .

326. Sudorifick , is a Medicme which causeth Sweat.

327. Scarrification is the cutting of the Skin that it may bleed into a Cupping-Glass .

328. Spiritus acousticos , that Spirit in the Brain which gives the Seuse of Hearing .

329. Sternon , the Breast Bone or Gristle hanging over the Navel .

330. Sphincters , the Muscles which shut the Mouth , Bladder and Anus .

331. Stupifying , that which benumbs or takes away the sense of feeling as Narcoticks .

332. Sympathy , a hurt or help by consent of other parts or things .

333. Spinal marrow , the Marrow of the Back-bone .

334. Sutures , the Seams of the head , where the parts of the Skull are joyned together .

335. Saphen● , a Vein of the L●g or Foot , commonly opened in Women .

336. Sal prunellae , Salt-Peter or Niter purisied with Brimstone .

337. Sphacelus , when the Flesh and Bone of any part are perfectly dead .

338. Suppuratien , when the matter of an Apostem is brought to ripeness .

339. Solution of Continuity or Vnity , is all sorts of Wounds and Ulcers .

340. Sediment , the setlings and dregs of Urine , or of any other Liquor .

341. Sincere Excrements , such as are voided without the mixture of any other thing .

342. Suffusion , a shedding abroad of humors , principally in the eye .

343. Seton , is an hole made in the Skin , and a Skein of Silk drawn through and kept in .

344. Specifick quality , is a peculiar hidden property , not springing from the first qualities .

345. Tartarum , is the Lees of Wine , some call it Argall .

346. Tinctura , is the Sulphur and Spirit of a Medicine , extracted with a proper Menstruum .

347. Tragea , Tragema , is a pouder of simple Spices and Sugar .

348. Traumatica , are such inward Vulneraries as help the Consolidation of Wounds

349. Tabulae , square kind of Lozenges : see Morsuli , sect. 211.

350. Troches , are made of Species or Pouders with Gum Tragacanth ; and if to last longer into Balls ; as Trochisci sublinguare , Troches to be held under the Tongue , to dissolve and fall from the Throat upon the Lungs .

351. Torrify , is to roast or stir a Medicine in an Iron pan at the fire , till it is parched , as Rhubarb .

352. Tegula , a Tile , or square Marble Stone in form of a Tile .

353. Torcular , a Press , the same with Praelum at Sect. 253.

354. Tritorium , a separating Funnel made of Glass .

355. Turiones , the tender tops of Trees which grow every year .

356. Testa , it is an Egg-shell .

357. Transpiration , the passage of Vapoursand Sweat through the Pores of the Skin .

358. Trepan and Trefine , Instruments of Chirurgery to bore a hole in the Skull .

359. Tunicles , little coats or skins , of which the eye , and several other parts are constituted .

360. Topicks or Topical Medicines , are such as are only applied outwardly .

361. Tunica retiformis , the Net-like coat or Tunicle .

362. Thorax , the middle Ventricle or Chest .

363. Tartarous matter , something which is congealed like hardned Lees of Wine .

364. Vesicans , is a Topick Medicine , which Plaster wise raises Blisters ; it is the mildest Pyrotick .

365. Vitrification , is the bringing of a Caleined matter into Glass .

366. Volatile , is a Medicine which flies away in the Fire , or from heat .

367. Viscum , is Bird-lime or Misteto , always green .

368. Vulnerarium , an External Wound Medicine .

369. Vretica , are the same with Diureticks or such as provoke Urine .

370. Villi , are the Veins or Fibres of an Herb or Plant.

371. Vmbellae , Tops or Umbles in Plants , like Birds-Nests .

372. Vsnea , Moss on Trees or Boughs ; but more properly Moss on Bones or Skulls .

373. Vinum Medicatum , Insusions made in Wine .

374. Vnguentum , a fat Topick Medicine , harder than a Balsam , soster than a Plaster .

375. Volatilize , is to make thing Volatile or fly away .

376. Vertebrae , the turning bones of the whole Back , through which the Marrow runs .

377. Ventricles of the Br●in , the hollownesses of the Skull where the Brain lies .

378. Vital Faculty , the life of the heart , which causes breathing and beating of the Pulse .

379. V●sive Nerves , Optick Nerves ; The Nerves or Sinews , by which the Objects of Sight are carried into the Brain , to the Imagination or Common Sense .

380. Visive Spirits , those Spirits in the Optick Nerves and Brain by which we see .

381. Vitrious humor , a moisture like melted Glass , which helps to constitute the Eye .

382. Wea Tunica , a Coat of the Eye , resembling the Skin of a Grape , whence it is named .

383. Voluntary faculty , that power of our bodies , by which we do as we please , as speak , run , go , write , &c. involuntary , is that which we cannot help , as beating of the Pulse , digestion in the Stomach , &c.

384. Wula , columna , that part near the Throat , commonly called the Pallat of the mouth .

385. Vehiculum or Vehicle , a body serving to convey a Medicine in , down the Throat .

386. Vermicular Pulse , that which is Worm-like ; it is so called when it is weak , and lists up it self unequally , sometimes more , sometimes less , like the creeping of a Catterpiilar .

387. Vreters , certain long Pipes or Passages , which bring the Urine from the Reins to the Bladder .

388. Viscous , that which is glutinous , clammy , and roaping like Bird-Lime .

389. Venery , Lechery , or the immoderate desire or exercise of Libidinous acts .

390. Watery humor , a certain Liquor or Juyce going to the Constitution of the Eye .

391. Xenecthon , is an Amulet to hang about the Neck to preserve from Dis-Diseases , and also to cure them .

Libri Primi FINIS .
Doron Medicum , A SUPPLEMENT TO THE New London Dispensatory . LIBER SECVNDVS .
CHAP. I. Of WATERS Distilled .

1. A Qua Antepileptica Maxii ; A water agai●st the Falling sickness .

℞ Juyces of Black Cherrios , of Tile slowers , of Lavender , of Resemary , of Male Peony , leaves and roots , of Lally Convallies , A. lb ss: Missleto of the Oak , M.j. Vinegar of Squills , lb i. Castoreum ℥ . j live Swallows Nᵒ xij ; digest in B.M. in a Glass Alembick , with a very gentle heat for iij dayes ; then with a moderate fire distil to dryness ; to the water add the salt of the faeces , also ℥ ss of Salt of mans-skull :

The Title shews the Virtues , besides which it is a most incomperable thing against most other Diseases of the Brain and Eyes , chiefly Blindness . D●se ab ℥ j ad ij .

2. Aqua florum Cyani , Waters of blew bottle Flowers .

℞ Flowers of Blew-bottles with their Cups : bruise them , and digest two days in Snow-water , then distil in B.M.

It is said to be a wonderful Water for the Eyes and their Diseases , as Inflamations , Soreness , Dimness , and the like : it preserves the Sight , and therefore is special good for old people : drop it into the Eyes Morning , Noon and Night .

3. Aqua Cardiaca , The Cordial-Water .

℞ Angelica , p. ij . Bawm , Carduus , A. p. j. bruise all and digest 16 days in Horse-dung , then distil in an Alembick or Common Still : to the distilled Water add the Salt of the faeces , it augments the Virtues and preserves it .

It is cordial , opens , and attenuates ; and is to be used as a Vehicle for other things especially in those Diseases , for which these herbs are proper , as Measles , Small-Pox , all malign and pestilential Feavers , and where sweating is required .

4. Aqua Papaveris , Poppy-water .

℞ Green Popies as many as you please , distil them as before ; you may make the Waters both from Flowers and Herbs .

It is a good Vehicle to convey both Anodyns and Sudorificks in , giving from ℥ j ad ij or ℥ iij at a time ; as also such things as stop Vomitings , and Coughs , and abate Feavers .

5. Aqua Hedyosmi , Mint-Water .

℞ Mint a sufficient quantity , and aistil it , as at sect. 3. above .

It is a good Vehicle to convey all pectorals in , as also such things as strengthen the Stomach ; and stop Vomiting .

6. Aqua Rosarum Damascenarum , Damask Rose-water .

℞ Damask Roses a sufficient quantity without bruising ; distil in a common still . Or being condited with Salt , distil in an Alembick with its refrigeratory ; see lib. 1. cap. 23. sect. ; 6 , 37 , &c.

It is cordial , and a good Vehicle , or convey any Cephalick Medicine in , against the Head-ach , Megrim , Vertigo , Epilepsy , or such like .

7. Aqua de stercore Bovis , All Flower-Water , or Water Ox-dung Compound .

℞ Ox-dung , Sperm of Frogs , A. mix and distil in a Glass Alembick , in B.M. to dryness .

It is good to ease pain of the Gout , Linnen Cloths being dipt therein , and often applyed to the part .

8. Aqua Scorbutica Composita , A Compound Scorbubutick Water .

℞ Roots of Horse Radishes and of Garden Radishes , bruised , A. lb ij. juces of Scurvey-grass , Water-cresses , Brooklime , Mint , Bawm , Fumitory , Taragon , A. lb ss. mix , macerate them two days ; and in B.M. distil to dryness , impregnating the Water with the salt of the saeces .

It is an excellent thing against the Scurvy in a cold Constitution ; opens all Obstructions of the middle and inferior Ventricles : Dose ℥ ij or iij. every Morning mixt with juyce of Oranges .

9. Aqua Reginae Hungaricae , The Queen of Hungaries Water .

℞ Cho●se Rosemary flowers lb vj . S.V. rectified lb jx : put all into a large Glass Cucurbit with a straight Neck , cover it with its Head , and lute well the Junctures and the Receiver : digest all night , and in a very gentle Sand heat distil . ( Let not the heat be so great as to make the Head hot , which you may cover with a Linnen Cloth several times doubled , and dipt in cold Water , and rediping of it from time to time to hasten the condensation of the Vapors : ) continue the distillation ; till you have drawn out lb vj . of Spirits , which will be choise , and repleat with the best and Volatile parts of the Flowers , which keep by it self . Then continue the distillation to dryness , keeping the 2 liquors a part , the first of which is much the strongest ; the latter may serve for a new distillation .

This Water ( or rather Spirit is admirable against all cold and moist Diseases of the Brain , the Apoplexy , Epilepsy , Vertigo , Carus , Lethargy , Palsy , Diseases of the Nerves , cold Rheumatisms , Gouts , Cramps , Convulsions , loss Memory , Dullness , Sleepiness , Drousiness , Deafness , Noises in the Ears , Dimness of the Sight , Coagulation of the Blood , pains of the Head caused of Flegm and other cold Humors . It prevails against the Tooth-ach , pains and weakness of the Stomach , Pleurisy , want of Appetite , and Digestion , Obstructions of the Liver , Spleen , Bowels and Womb , it preserves and revives the natural heat , restores the Faculties and Functions of the Body , even in old Age ; insomuch ( that it is said ) That scarcely any Remedy produces so many good Effects : give it inwardly à ʒj ad ʒij ; in Wine or Gordial Water ; you , may Bath the Temples therewith ; Snuff it up the Nostrils , &c.

10. Aqua Antiscorbutica Mynsichti , Mynsichts Scorbutick Water .

℞ Horse Radishes cut lb j . roots of Polypody ℥ ij . of Angelica , of Masterwort , Zedoary , A. ℥ jss . Raspings of Guajacum , of Sassafras , Calamus Aromaticus , Galangal the less , A. ℥ j. Cardamoms the less , Saffron , Fennel-seed , Barks of Tamarisk and of Caper-roots , A. ʒvj . cut , bruise , and infuse all in Mallago Wine lb vj . digest in a warm place for eight days , shaking it once a day ; afterwards add Waters of Water-cresses , of Scurvey-grass , of the small stinging Nettle , of Pile-wort , of Money-wort , of Fumitory , A. lb j . mix , and distil in B.M.

Mysicht commends it as a famous thing against the Scurvey ; and many have commended it against Dropsies , and Gout , and against all cold and moist Diseases and habits of the Body . Dose ℥ ij .

11. Aqua Amarici , vel Geranij Moschati , Water of Sweet-Marjoram or Musked Granes-bill .

℞ Sweet-Marjoram , musked Cranes-bill , Bazil , A. q.s. araw off the Water , according to Art.

It corrects the coldness of the Brain , in Numbness , Palsies , Epilepsies , Convulsions and the like ; and is a good Vehicle to convey Cephalick things in for Men ; it helps a weak Memory , strengthens the Head , and excellently perfumes any thing .

12. Aqua Anhaltina Schroderi , The Anhaltine Water from Schroder .

℞ S. V. lb v . Turpentine lb ss. Frankincense ℥ j. Mastich , Cloves , Anthos , Nucista , Cubebs , Cinnamon , A. ʒvj . Fennel-seeds , Bay-berries , A.ʒiv. Xyloaloes in Pouderʒiij . Saffronʒijss . Pouder and infuse or digest six days : then distil in a gentle B.M. hanging Musk gr . xvj . in the Beak of the Still .

It heats , drys , discusses , strengthens the Heart , Stomach and other Bowels , helps against Fainting and Swooning fits ; it prevails against Catarrhs , Cramps , the running Gout , Palsy , Epilepsy , Apoplexy , Megrim , Carus , Lethargy , Trembling , and other Diseases from cold Causes , if the parts affected be rubbed well therewith , being most used outwardly .

13. Aqua Cosmetica Mynsichti , The Cosmetick Water of Mynsicht .

℞ White Frankincense , Sugar candy , A. ℥ ij . white Hermodacts , Florence Orrice , Venice Borax , A. ℥ j. Salt of Tartar , burnt Ivory , Camphir , A. ℥ ss. Flowers of white Lillys , white Water Lillys , white Garden Mallows , A. M. iij. Virgin Honey ℥ iij. Goats Milk lb jv . Bean-flower-water , white Rose-water , A. lb jss . white Lilly-water , Solomons Seal-water , A. lb j . mix , and distil in B.M.

It is a good beautifier , takes away discolorings of the Skin by the Jaundice , Freckles , and other spots rendring it fair and smooth .

14. Aqua Labdani Com● posita Barbetti , Water of Labdanum .

℞ Labdanum ℥ iij. Oyl of white Lallies ℥ j. Cummin-seeds , roots of Parsley , of Radishes , Storax Calamita , and Liquid , red Myrrh , A.ʒv. Roman Nettle Seedʒiv . Euphorbium , Cantharides , A.ʒj. Southernwood , Maidenhair , Mallows , Marjoram , A. M. j. Fountain Water lb vj . infuse two days and nights , then distil in B.M.

It was invented against shedding of the Hair and Baldness ; and is a good Vehiculum to give those things in , which provoke the Terms : if the saeces be distilled in a Circulary Fire , you will have a Balsam of great force in all cold Diseases .

15. Aqua Cinnamomi Maxij , Cinnamon-water .

℞ Cinnamon elect , only bruised ℥ jv . Bay Salt ℥ ij . Rhenish Wine or Sack , ℥ xxx . digest some days ; then put it into a Glass or Stone Cucurbit , place it in Sand , with a Glass-head and Receiver , and distil , so will you have a delicate clear Water , and very spirituous , which from time to time you must receive , and put out of your Receiver , that it might not be mingled with the gross Flegm , which will ascend at last of a whitish colour .

§ 1. Now here is to be noted , That the Bay Salt is put into the Wine , that it might the more powerfully open the Body of the Cinnamon , for it communicates to the Water no peculiar Vertues . § 2. That this Water is only the spirituous part of the Wine , impregnated with the Volatile and Aromatick Salt of Cinnamon . § 3. That you ought not to distil in a Cucurbit of Glazed Earth , lest the sharpness of the Cinnamon should so acuate the S.V. as to make it to corrode the Lead , and thereby alter the Vertues of the Water , by impregnating it with those of Saturn . § 4. It is an excellent Cordial and Stomatick , revives the Spirits , strengthens the whole Body , and facilitates the Delivery of Women in Child-bed . § 5. The more flegmatick part of this Water may be of use to make Syrup of Cinnamon withal , and indeed much more fit than common Water , because it contains some small matter of the S.V. in it , and also of the Volatile Salt of the Cinnamon , and so is fitter to open , penetrate and extract the Vertues of fresh Cinnamon , than other common Water . § 6. The Syrup is made by infusing new Cinnamon herein , then straining , and dissolving in it a sufficient quantity of Sugar , and so making it into a Syrup according to Art.

10. Aqua Fortis Paracelsi , The Silver dissolvent of Paracelsus .

℞ Sal Niter , Vitriol , Alum , ana . the which distil into A.F. put this water again upon its faeces , and again distil it in a Glass ; This is for the purification and dissolution of Silver ; if you dissolve Sal Armoniack therein , it is for the dissolution of Gold.

§ 1. Take a Metal reduced into Leaves , and resolve it by these Waters into Water , then separate it by B.M. pour it on again , repeat this so often till there be found an Oyl at the bottom , viz. of Sol or Gold , a spadicious or light red colour : Of Luna or Silver , an Azure : Of Mars a red and very obscure : Of Mercury , a white : Of Saturn , a livid wan , and leady : Of Venus , an absolute Green : Of Jupiter , a yellow colour . § 2. But yet note , That not all the Metals are thus reduced into Oyl , but such as have been afore prepared : as for example , Mercury is to be sublimed : Saturn , to be calcined : Jupiter , to be reverberated , or sublimed : Mars , to be reduced to a Crocus : Venus , to be reduced into Flowers . As for Sol and Luna , they will easily submit themselves . § 3. The Metals being on this Wise reduced into a Liquid Substance ; add afterwards to one part of this Oyl , two parts of new or fresh Aqua fortis , and being well shut in together in the best Glass , set it in Horse●dung for a month , then distil it wholly off with a gentle Fire , that the matter may be coagulated in the bottom ; so if the Aq. fortis be distill'd in B.M. then you will find two Elements together ; but all the Metals will not leave the same Elements behind : for Sol in Balneo leaves Earth and Water behind : Luna in B. the Elements of the Earth and Fire : Mercury , leaves the Fire behind , and the Earth and Water are Elevated : Venus , leaves the Fire behind ; and in a Balneo , the Earth and Water abides : Saturn , leaves the Element of the Earth behind ; and in a Balneo the Fire and Water are to be had : Jupiter , leaves the Air behind , and the Fire , Water , and Earth , are elevated therefrom . § 4. 'T is therefore to be observed , That the Air affords a Body in Jupiter , and in no other Metal whatsoever , of the which although some part does also ascend together , and remains inseparably mixt with the other 3 Elements , yet notwithstanding that , Air is not corporeal , but is adherent , and concurrent with the others , and is inseparable from them . § 5. Note also , That the remainder which is the Corporeal Element , and remained in the bottom must be reduced in a Balneo into an Oyl , with fresh Aqua fortis , so will this Element be perfected , which keep for one part . § 6. The rest separate thus : put them in Sand , and urge them gently ; so first the Water will come forth , then the Fire , which you will know by the color . If the ●arth and Water should have remained , the Water will ascend first , then the Earth . But if the Earth and Fire remained , then the Earth is elevated first , then the Fire . If the Water , Fire and Earth should be together , the Water will ascend first , the Fire next , and lastly the Earth . § 7. You are also to know thus much , that the corrosive nature of the Aqua fortis , is to be extracted , as we have described it in the quintessences . Paracelsi Archidox . lib. 2. de separatione Elementorum .

17. Aqua spiritus , & Oleum Nicotianae , Water , Spirit , and Oyl of Tobacco .

℞ Of the best Spanish Tobacco cut small ℥ viij . Phlegm of Vitriol as much , then put them into a Glass Matrass , which cover with its Head : digest in Sand for a day , fit to it a Receiver , and with a soft and small Fire , draw off about five ounces of Liquor , which keep in a Viol by it self ; What remains , put into an Earthen Retort , or a Glass one Luted , place it in a Furnace , and fit to it a large Receiver , luting close the Juncture , begin with a small Fire so will the Flegm come first : augment it by little and little , and the Spirits will come forth confusedly with a black Oyl ; continue the Fire till no more comes ; let the Vessels cool , and unlute them ; separate the Oyl from the Spirit , according to Art. Or , you may cast all that is in the Recipient , into a filter of brown Paper placed in a Glass Funnel , so will the watery and spirituous pass through , while the black and foetid Oyl remains behind . Out of the Caput Mortuum a sixt Alkalious Salt may be drawn by Elixiviation , &c. but it will be small in quantity , scarcelyʒj . out of the ℥ viij . of Tobacco .

§ 1. The first Water kept a part in a Viol is a powerful Emetick , and may be given a ʒij ad ʒvj . in some convenient Vehicle : outwardly , it kills the Itch , Tettars , and Ring-worms , being gently rubbed with it . § 2. The Spirit is of the same Virtue , but ought to be given in a much smaller Dose . § 3. The black saetid Oyl is so great an Emetick , that ones Nose being held over a little Viol of it would cause Vomiting , ʒss of it may be mixt with ℥ j of Hogs Lard to anoint with against Itch , Tettars , &c. Lemery saith , That he made a small Incision in the Skin of a Dogs Thigh , and thrusting in a small Tent dipt in this Oyl , the Dog immediately purged both upwards and downwards , with much Violence . § 4. The fixt Salt is Sudorifick , and may be given à gr. iv . ad x. in a proper Vehicle .

18. Aqua Hermetica Horatij Augenij , Augenius his Hermetick water .

℞ Quick silver ℥ iiij . Fountain water lb iij. mix them in a Matrass , with a very strait or narrow Orifice , then Seal it up very close with Hermes Seal or otherwise : digest in Horse dung for 8 days , then take out the matrass ; and the water diligently extract by Filtration , taking heed that no portion of the Quicksilver may go through , the Quick silver keep for other uses ; but let the water be filtred again and kept for use .

It is given to Children for the Worms , which it kills and destroys essectually : Dose ab ℥ j ss. ad ℥ iij. in Summer time it may be given cold ; in cold Seasons , warm .

19. Aqua Cephalica Reinesij , The Head-water of Reinesius .

℞ Flowers of Lillies of the Vally , M. inj . of Sage , Arabian Staechas , A. M j. Flowers of Borrage , Clove-gilliflowers , A. M ss. Bawm , M. jss . Infuse all in S. V. lb iv . spirit of Jumper lb ij spirit of black Cherries lb j . for fourteen days : then express and strain : in the strained liquor infuse Castoreumʒj Species Diambrae , Diamoschu , pleres archonticon , A. ʒij . Nutmegsʒiij . the true Costusʒvi . macerate for a Month , then distil in Ashes .

It prevails against almost all internal cold Diseases of the Head , as Carus , Coma , Lethargy , Apoplexy , Epilepsy , Convulsions , Palsies and Head-achs , proceeding from cold . Dose ab ℥ ss ad ℥ iss or ℥ ii . Morning and Night : upon any illness of the Stomach , it may be taken any time of the day .

20. Aqua Benedicta Serpilli Mynsichti , Mynsichts Blessed Water of Time.

℞ Mother of time when it is in flower , gathred early in the Morning , before the rising of the Sun , and in the decrease of the Moon ℥ viii . Roman Camomil ℥ ij . Savory , Garden-time , A ℥ i. infuse all in the best Rhenish Wine lb viii . digest for some days : after let them be distilied : in the liquer distilled , again infuse Mother of Time in the flowering ℥ viii . Cassiae Lignaea ℥ j. Wood of Aloes : Mace , of each ℥ ss. let the particulars be cut very small and gently bruised : digested , and a● last dist●lled by an Alembick in B. M.

In all Catarrhs and Defluxions of Rhume it is an admitable thing , and is very profitable against most cold and moist Diseases of the Head. It Corroborates the Brain , Ventricle , and warms all the Intestines too much cooled : It excites an appetite , provokes Urine , expels the Stone , and gives ease in the most vehement pains of the Chollick . It dissipates Wind in the Bowels and Hypochonders and gives ease in the most exquisite Torments . It stops Vomiting , provokes the Terms , hastens and sacilitates the Birth and After-birth : and casts forth the Dead Child . It dissolves coagulated Blood ; and is a good thing in old Age for such as are troubled with shortness of Breath , difficulty of Breathing ; straightness of the passages , &c. Dose ab ℥ ss ad ℥ j or ij . Mynsicht made his Sal Tartari Emeticum in cap. 10. sect. 7. of this Book for the most part with this Water .

21. Aqua Antepileptica Vntzeri , The Antepileptick Water of Untzer .

℞ the best Hungarian Vitriol , calcin'd and beaten into pouder lb iij . silings of Mans skull kill'd by a violent death ; Elks hoof , viscus quercinus , Peony-seeds , gathered in a good time , A. ℥ ii . put all these being bruised into a strong Retort well luted ; affuse so much S. V. as may imbibe the matter , so as to make a Mass . Then assix a Recipient very large , whose joynt close well : dist●l , first with a gentle fire , afterwards increase it by degrees to the height , till no more spirits will come over . The distilled Liquor diligently rectify in B.M. and weigh how much you have got ; to every pound of which add recent Castoreum , species Diambrae , A. ʒss . Venice Treacle ℥ iv . all being confused and grossly mixed , put them into a Glass Cucurbit , and in B.M. distil a spirit , which shall have colour or Tincture of the infused things . To this spirit add salt of Peonyʒii . Volatile salt of Amberʒiss . Liquor of Coral and Pearls , A.ʒii. Oyl of white Amber rectifiedʒi : Oyl of Sage ℈ ii . Oyl of Angelicaʒss : mix them , digest all for a Month in a Viol Hermetically sealed , so long till they are well united , then reserve the whole for use .

The Title shews the Intention , for which it is a most excellent thing , and indeed against all cold , moist , and drousy Diseases of the Head and Nerves : the Dose one spoonful in the fit in Peony-water , and after to be continued for nine days : one spoonful is said to be the largest Dose .

22. Aqua Antepileptica Hirundinum Vulgaris , The Common Antepileptick Water of Swallows , from Horstius .

℞ Swallows cleansed parts x. Flowers of Lilly Convally parts iij. Flowers of Bugloss , Borrage , Lavender , A. part j. Cloves , Mace , Cinnamon , Cubebs , A. ʒj . boyl them in thin Wine , then distil , adding the Salt of the Faeces .

'T is an approved thing against the Falling Sickness , whether in old or young : but it is most commonly given to Children , ab ℥ ss. ad ℥ j. as Age requires : let it be given for a Month together , and afterwards every New and Change of the Moon : If Anacardiumsʒj . be added , the Recipe will be never the worse .

23. Aqua Errhina Reinesij , Reinesius his Liquid Errhines .

℞ Roots of the wild Cucumer , of Pellitory of Spain , A. ʒiij . of Lilly Convally , of Ireos or Orrice , seeds of Nigella , A. ʒi . white Helleborʒiss . Castor ℈ j. Mace ℈ ss. distilled waters of Pimpernel , of Tobacco , A. ℥ iij. of Marjoram , of Penny-royal , A. ℥ iss. spirit of Wine ℥ j. mix , digest , express and filter ; adding at last , if you so please a little Musk.

It is an admirable thing to purge the Head , being drawn up the Nostrils , for it evacuates it of a great quantity of thin , cold , and pituitous humors .

24. Aqua Febrifuga Mynsichti , Mynsicht his Water against Feavers .

℞ the febrifuge species of Mynsicht ( which see in our Pharmacopoeia ) Centory the less , Carduus Benedictus , Cinkfoil , Wormwood , of each ℥ iij. digest in Goats Milk , and dist●ll in sand , cohobating thrice .

It is powerful against all Tertians and Quartans , being given either in the Fit , or early in the Morning ; Universals being before hand premised : Dose is from ℥ ij . ad iiij .

25. Aqua Hysterica Mynsichti , Mynsicht his Water against Fits.

℞ Elder-berries dryed ℥ iij. roots of Bryony , of White Dictamy , of Peony , Zedoary , ana , ℥ j. Missleto of the Oak , Cassia Lignea , red Myrrh , the lesser Cardamoms , best Sassron , choise Castoreum , A. ℥ ss. s●eds of Agnus Castus , Cumin , Dacus , of Rue , A. ʒiij . Pasque Flowers , or Flowers of Crowfoot , ʒij . cut and bruise , and infuse in Mallago Sack lb vj . digest 14 days , then add Waters of Mugwort , of Motherwort , of Pennyroyal , of Bawm , of N●p , A. lb j . mix , and distil by a B. M.

This Water ( saith Mynsi●ht ) is most healing in all the most dangerous suffocations of the Womb , or Fits of the Mother , and in many other very grievous and vehement assects thereof ; it alleviates and cures the Symptoms thence arising . You may give of it in the Paroxism it self from two spoonf●●s to three , mixt with Mynsicht his species Dia jovis ℈ j.

26. Aqua Antonij Gall● ad Aneiquas dolores Luis Venercae , The Water of Anthony Gaull , for easing old pai●s , proceeding from the P●x .

℞ Gum Lacca , Aloes washed in Myrtle Water , A. ℥ ss. roots of Ellecampane , leaves of Scordium , of Carduus Benedictus of Ivy , A. M. j. Infuse all in a sufficient quantity of Aqua Vitae , in a glass Vessel well closed : dig●st in Horse-dung for forty days : then decant the Water , to which add Praecipitate ℥ j. Crystals in pouder ℥ ij . Infuse again in the same liquor , digesting in Horse-dung , as aforesaid , for other forty days , then take it forth and decant the Water .

This Water is estimated by the Author thereof and some others , to be an admirable remedy against all inveterate and old pains whatsoever , proceeding from what cause soever , chiefly the French Pox , it ought to be given only to 10 or 12 drops for a Dose , the which you may mix with Betony , Borrage , or other such like Water . It is much to be doubted whether the Recipe has not been formerly false Transcribed , and so from thence false Printed ; for most Artists and Men of Understanding , think that in place of the Praecipitate , Corrosive sublimate ought to be instituted .

27. Aqua ad Oculorum nebulas & suffusiones : Horstius his Water against Clouds and Cataracts of the Eyes .

℞ Honey of Roses ℥ x. a Sheep or Weathers Gall ℥ iiij . Sarcocol ℥ ii ss. Juyces of Celandine and Fennel , A. ℥ ij . Eye-bright M ij . Rue P j. Camphir ℈ ij . Sagapenum ℈ j. mix and distil , cohobating three times .

You have a water of a most admirable use for all Eyes which are dim , dull , cloudy , or have Cataracts breeding in them : you may at first bath the Eye lids therewith , the Eyes being closed ; but afterwards you are to drop it into them four or five times a day : some have received Cure from it , as if it had been miraculous . This following comforts and restores the sight much , the Eyes being often washed therewith . ℞ white Wine lb vij . new white Bread lb iiij . Cloves , Juyce of Fennel , Celandine and Squills , A. ℥ ●s . mix and distil therefrom lb v .

28. Aqua-Magna seu Magnus L●quor Fioravanti : Magno Liquore of Eoravant .

℞ rectified spirit of Wine lb xx . of the best rectified Oyl of Juniper berries lb ij. Rosemary Flowers lb iij . Rosemary Leaves , Sage , Rue , Betony , Yarrow , Comsrey roots , Ta● mar●sk-Bark , Viticella , A. M. j. Hypericon with seeds lb ij : Juyce of the Fruit of Balsamina , Balsamum Nervinum Schroderi , A. lb ij. Olibanum , Bdellium , A. ℥ x. Aloes , Frankincense , Wax , Pine-Rosin , A. ℥ viij . Lignum Aloes ℥ vj. Sarcocol , Sanguis Draconis , Mastich , Galangal , Cloves , Nutmegs , Spikenard , Saffron , Old Mithridate , Old Venice Treacle , A. ℥ iiij . Muskʒj . Let a●l ( except the Juyce of the Fruit of Balsamina , the Musk , and the Balsamum Nervinum ) be digestea in a large glass Mattrass , with a very gentle Heat in B. M. for 30 or 40 days ; then decant off the clear Liquor , to which add the said Juyce , Balsam and Musk aforesaid , digest again with a gentle heat for 10 days , then keep it for use .

It is an admirable thing against the Plague , for which it was principally designed , and against all manner of Pestilential Feavers . The Author saith , the older it is the better it is , and that it cureth the Dropsy , being given every morning ʒss . with Syrup of Roses solutive ℥ j. for 40 days together , the which he proved . It heals and cures wounded and cut Veins , Nerves and Bones , if they be dressed with this , and the parts be close joyned and stayed together , it cures in short time without alteration . It helps the White Scall , if you bath herewith , as also coldness of the Head and Catarrhs , using it at night going to bed : the Stomach bathed therewith is strengthned thereby , by which is caused persect digestion : it also provokes Urine , and kills Worms . If you desire it of a more Oyly body , leave out the rectified S.V. and take so much Oyl Olive and old Hoggs Lard lb iss . and let your digestion and boyling be accordingly , which seems to be according to the mind of the Author .

29. Aqua Vitae Fioravanti , Fioravants water of Life .

℞ Nucistae or Nutmegs , sweet Fonnel seeds , Cloves , Ginger , Spicknard , Benjamin , A. ℥ j. mix , bruise them grossly and digest in S. V. lb xvj . for a week , then distill in B. M. till there is a change of the colour .

It is a good thing to be given in Pestilential times , and to be taken every morning fasting ad ʒj . or more , in a Glass of Canary .

30. Aqua ad Pestem Fioravanti , Fioravants water against the Plague .

℞ fine Bole , Valerian , Zedoary , red Myrrh , round Birthwort , Calamus aromaticus , Diptamnus albus , Masterwort , Camphir , A. ℥ ss. Aloes , Cinnamon , Cloves , Saffron , A. ʒij . bruise the particulars , and digest in lb v . of the Quintessences or Potestates of Sassafras in a Glass Vessel for 24 hours : then add to it of the best Mallago Wine lb v . and keep them in a Glass Vessel close stopt for use .

This is used to preserve from the Plague , and to be taken in Pestilential times ad ℥ ij . in the morning fasting . It also expells the Pestilential Poyson when received .

31 , Aqua Imperialis Fioravanti , The Imperial water of Fioravant .

℞ Sal-Gem , Roch-Alum , Brimstone , A. lb ij. Borax ℥ x. spirit of Vinegar ℥ jv . Pearl and Coral prepared , A. ℥ ij . put all into a Gourd with its Head and Receiver , and give Fire according to Art , and at last will come forth a white water like Milk , the which after it hath stood a while will grow clear .

The Teeth being black , rusty , and full of filth , and the Gums being putrified or corrupted , this water presently cleanses and heals . It helps Ulcers in the mouth , incarnates the Gums , makes the Teeth white , and causeth a sweet Breath , if the ill scent of it did arise from any of the aforesaid causes .

32. Aqua Vitae aurea Laugij , The Golden water of Life of Langius .

℞ Old Wine lb iij . Flowers of Lilly Convally , as many as can be well digested therein , digest 8 days , then distill in B.M. with a very gentle fire . Then mix with the aforesaid water , water of black Cherries lb jss . to which add Lavender flowers , M j ss. Rosemary flowers M j. Clovesʒj . Mace ℈ ij . Squills preparedʒij . white Dittany , Missleto of the Oak , Peony roots , A. ʒij . Cubebsʒjss . cut them which are to be cut , and bruise them which are to be bruised , and in Bal. Vaporoso distill with three Cohobations , keeping the water close stopt for use .

It is designed against Diseases of the Head and Brain , as Epilepsies , Apoplexies , Convulsions , Palsies , and other cold Diseases of those parts . Dose ab ℥ ss. and ℥ j. In the morning fasting , in Wormwood Wine .

33. Aqua Virtutum Reinesij , Reinesius his water of Virtues .

℞ Orrice roots ℥ ij roots of Cyprus , Zedoary , A. ʒvj . outward Citron rinds , ℥ jss . Nutmegs , Mace , Ginger , Suffron , A. ʒjss . Cloves ℥ ss. Maslich , Lignum Rhodium , yellow sanders , A. ʒiij . both sorts of Carduus , A.ʒj. Calamus Aromaticus , Bawm , Pennyroyal , Rosemary , Mother of Time , the four Cordial flowers , A. M ss. Clove-gillislowers , Lavender , Sage , A. M j young Hogs hearts N● 3 best Rhenish Wine or Canary lb iiij . spirit of Wine lb ij. digest and distill in B. M. according to Art.

This is a good Cephalick , Stomatick , Hysterick and Ca●minative , prevails against the Choli●k and all internal pains proceeding of Wind : it is a great Cordial , and may be given in Faintings and Swoonings ab ℥ j. ad ℥ ij . It has all the Virtues of the Herbs of which it is made .

34. Aqua Apoplectica & Hysterica , an Apoplectick and Hysterick water .

℞ Cinnamon ℥ j. Cloves , Nutmeas , Ginger , Zedoary , grains of Paradice , A. ʒvj . Citron Peels , Orange Peels , A. ℥ ss. Spicknard , Castoreum , A.ʒv. ℈ j. Endive , Penny-royal , Scordium , Bawm , Mint Southernwood , Mother-wort , A. ℥ ij . Sage ℥ viij . Marjoram ℥ ss: fresh Rosemary-tops ℥ iv . Rhenish Wine the best lb xvj . mix , digest and distill in B. M.

The Title shews the Virtues , for which it is no mean thing ; This water was accounted among the Secrets of Jacob Martin for an Apoplexy : It cures fits of the Mother , expells Wind , provokes Urine and the Terms , and expells both Birth and After-birth . Dose ab ℥ ss , ad ℥ j ss. or ℥ ij . in Rhenish wine sweetned .

Here is to be noted , That the Aqua Coelestis described in Our Pharmacopoeia Londinensis lib. 4. cap. 1. sect. 21. is the Aqua vitae Matthioli , so often commemorated in other Authors .

CHAP. II. Of SPIRITS .

1. SPiritus Cardiacus , The Cordial Spirit .

℞ Angelica , Bawm , Lavender , Rosemary , A. ℥ iv . Rue , Carduus , Scordium , Sage , yellow of the Limon and Orange Peel , A. ℥ ii . Zedoary , Gentian , Tormentil , Virginian Snakeroot , contrayerva , roundish birthwort , A. ℥ iij. S.V. lb xl . digest all twenty days , then in an Alembick separate the first lb x . of spirit ; and draw off the remainder for a Cordial water .

It is a notable restorer of such as are in Consumptions , curing most Diseases of the Head and Nerves coming of cold . It resists all Poyson , and the Plague , comforts the Heart , and is profitable in all putrid and malign Feavers . It is Diaphoretick and may be taken at all times , especially in Faintings and Swoonings : Dose à ʒij ad ℥ j.

2. Spiritus Analepticus , ●he Restorative Spirit .

℞ Cinnamon , Nutmegs , Mace , Cloves , A. ℥ iij. Ginger ℥ j S.V. lb xij . digest all for twenty days ( adding a little salt of Tartar ) then separate the spirit in an Alembick , according to Art.

It is good against Swooning , Frensy , Madness , Apoplexy , Epilepsy , and Green-sickness : it cures Hecticks , Phthisicks , Consumptions , &c. chearing the Heart and restoring Nature and the wasted Humidity : it cures Feavers , and comforts all the Spirits Natural , Vital , and Animal : Dose à ʒiij ad vij . alone , or in some proper Vehicle .

3. Spiritus Carminativus , The Spirit expelling Wind.

℞ Aniseeds , Carraways , Cardamoms , Grains of Paradice , A. ℥ iii. Jumper-berries ℥ ii . Bay Berries ℥ j. S. V. lb x . bruise all , digest twenty days , then separate the spirit in an Alembick , according to Art.

In the Chollick nothing is more powerful , for it discusses all cold and glutinous Flatulencies or Winds ; it breaks the Stone and expels it , whether in the Reins or Bladder . Dose à ʒiii ad ʒvi . in aquis Morbo appropriatis .

4. Spiritus Hedyosmi , Spirit of Mint .

℞ Mint dryed ℥ xii . ( or ℥ viij . if you add seeds of Annis and Poppy , A. ℥ ij . ) spirit of Wine , or the Queen of Hungaria's Water lb vj . digest twenty days , then separate the spirit .

The Title shews the Virtues , for what more stops Vomiting than Mint ? it is most excellent also in the Chollick , Swooning-sits , Heart-qualms , Watchings , Troublesom Feavers , Pleurifies , Dysenteria's and the like : Dose ( in Poppy-water ) ab ℥ j ad ℥ ij .

5. Spiritus Absinthij , Spirit of Wormwood .

℞ Wormwood ℥ iv . Ginger , Pepper , roots of Masterwort , A. ℥ j. spirit of Wine lb v . after twenty days digestion ( being grosly bruised ) separate the spirit .

It resists Putrefaction , Poyson , and Plague ; it strengthens the Head , Brain , Stomach and Heart ; helps in the Apoplexia , Epilepsia , and Vertigo ; it eases the Tooth-ach , provokes the Terms , and is good against Asthma's and Phthisicks : Dose ad ʒij .

6. Spiritus Anodynus , Spirit easing pain .

℞ Thebian Opium , salt of Tartar , A. ℥ iij. juyce of Henbane dryed , Camphir , A. ℥ jss . spirit of Wine lb v . mix all , and circulate for twenty days in B.M. or sand , then separate the spirit .

It s use is in all vehement and inveterate pains and defluxions in any part of the Body , Member or Joynt , where it eminently gives ease , and stops the Fluxion , it also wonderfully cases pains in the Teeth : Dose à ʒj ad iij. in Aqua Papaveris , mixed with the Analeptick Spirit or the like .

7. Spiritus Hystericus , The Hysterick , or Spirit against Fits.

℞ Featherfew , Mugwort , Savin , Bazil , Masterwort , Tansy , Lavender , Penny-royal , A. M.j. roots of Elecampane , Jallap , Bryony , Myrrh , Orange-peels , A. ℥ iij. spirit of Wine lb xvj . let all be bruised , mixed , and digested for twenty days , then separate the spirit , according to Art.

It provokes the Terms , suppresses the Fits of the Mother , expels Wind , and eases all Hysterick pains . It also causes easy delivery to Women in Travel . Give it in the Morning fasting , and at Night going to Bed ab ℥ ss. ad ℥ ij .

8. Spiritus ex tribus , Spirit of three things .

lb Spiritus Analepticus camphorated ℥ v. rectified spirit of Tartar ℥ iij. Oyl of Vitriol ℥ j. mix , circulate for a Month , then use it .

It Sweats stoutly , resists putrefaction , malign Feavers , and the Plague : Dose ad ʒj .

9. Spiritus Mellis Acidus , The Acid Spirit of Honey .

℞ Honey lb j . Salt lb ss. mix them , and distil Gradually by a Retort : there will come first a white Water , then a yellow spirit and Oyl , rectify them .

The white Water and yellow Spirit , cure the Pin and Web ; cause Hair to grow , and serve to extract the Tincture of Coral . Inwardly they open obstructions , expel Urine , and break the Stone . The Oyl if Circulated with perfectly dephlegmated Spirit of Juniper-berries for some days , and then separated , it cures the Gout , and is good against eating Ulcers , and Gun-shot Wounds .

10. Spiritus Mellis Ardens , Inflamable Spirit of Honey .

℞ Honey lb vj . Water lb xxiiij , dissolve the Honey in the Water , and with Yest , Tartar or Leven , cause the liquor to ferment , after which in a Glass Alembick , or Copper Vesica tin'd within , draw forth the spirit ( in all respects ) as you draw forth the spirit of Wine , which if you please you may in the same manner rectify .

The Virtues are the same with Spirit of Wine , but it is much more restorative : it comforts the Heart , revives the Spirits , is good against Contagion , and poysonous infections : you may put it to all uses to which you put S.V. and give it inwardly in the same Dose . You may also use it as a Menstruum to make Tinctures and Extracts withal , being much superiour to many others , especially if Tartariz'd , according to Art : if well drawn , you cannot discern it from the best spirit of Wi●e .

11. Spiritus Vitrioli Epilepticus Fabri , Fabers Epilepticl Spirit of Vitriol .

℞ Vitriol , purc Niter , anaput them into a well Luted Retort , and place them in a fit surance , for distilling A.F. close the Joynts of the Still and Receiver well , to keep in the Spirit ; draw off the A.F. and while the receiver is yet red , with the spirits of the A.F. suddenly change it , and with great industry joyn it to another Retort , half filled with Vitriol well dryed and poudred : Lute the Joynts , and distil , as for spirit of Vitriol ( for such it is ) which will arise in white Fumes , which spirit meeting in the Recipient with the A.F. or red spirit of Niter , fix themselves with a great Noise , and as it were with many Clouds flying about the void space of the Receiver , which at length resolve into a blew and green water very heavy . Then let this water rest for some days in its recipient close stopped , and digest it in a warm Balneo , to putrify for a whole month ; at last distill it per cineres with a very gentle Fire , so have you in the first Distillation , the blew and green spirit of Vitriol , falling down in blew and green drops ; these ceasing , change the Receiver , keeping this spirit in a Glass close stopt for use . What remains is AF. which may be reserved for the cure of Fistula's and malign Vlcers , being 3 or 4 times rectified .

It is an Arcanum in the Epilepsy , performing the Cure sive per Sympathiam , sive per idiopathiam . It wonderfully comforts and strengthens the Brain , takes away from it super fluous humors , multiplies the Animal Spirits , augments the Vital heat , and prevents the putrefaction of the Juyces through the whole body , by vertue of its Volatility . It cures Freckles , spots of the skin , Herpes , and all sorts of Scabs , only by Unction ; as also Fistulated Ulcers , and that without pain , because the Salt which resides in the Substance thereof is sweet , without any Caustick or Burning property in it . Dose ad ℈ j. in a morning fasting , for several days together ( for a month at least ) in Peony water , or in Tincture of Peony Flowers , purging the body twice in the same month with Salt of V●triol ; by this means an absolute Cure of the Falling-Sickness will be compleated . Here note , that if the afore said rectified A.F. be joyned with S.V. and putrified together , there results therefrom an exce●lent Medicine to open all Obstructions .

12. Spiritus Vitrioli Paracelsi , Paraceisus his Volatile Spirit of Vitriol .

℞ Hungarian Vitriol deansed and dryed , distill it by degrees in a Retort on a ●aked fire , that the Spirits may follow the Flegm : to the distilled Liquor add didilled Rain , and make a fresh list illation in B.M. then a subtil spirit of Vitriol will be elevated with the water , and a sharp Oyl left at bottom : but if you would have the pure Volatile Spirit , after the Flegm , take off the Recerver , and whilst hot , place it in B. M. with a well luted Alembick , and a small Receiver , so have you a Volatile Spirit , which keep by its self ; you will get butʒj . out of lb ij.

Paracelsus commends this as a perfect cure for the Falling-S●ckness , the which thing some have proved ; but the dearness of the Medicine prohibits the common use thereof . Mixt with Rain-water , it is very piercing , and very excellent in the worst of Feavers . Take so much at a time as may make the Vehicle a little sharp .

13. Spiritus se● Oleum Salis , Spirit or Oyl of Salt.

℞ Common Salt lb ij. make it into paste with Potters Clay , Sand or Bole , lb iij . or more ; dry them hard , then put them into a Glass Retort luted , and not half filled ; fix it to a large Receiver , and keep an equal degree of Fire , till th● Flegm is gone ; then force it with a strong Fire , continuing till a white spirit comes forth ; rectify it , and abstract or evaporate the Flegm .

It cures the Scurvy and Surfeits , resists the putrefaction of Feavers , quenches Thirst , breaks , dissolves and expells the Stone in both Reins and Bladder ; dissolves all Tartarous Substances , opens Obstructions , and is prevalent against the Plague . Dose a gut . viij . ad xij . or more .

14. Spiritus de Cornu Cervi , Spirit of Harts-horn .

℞ Harts-horn rasped , put it into an Earthen Retort , or a Glass one coated ; set it in an open Fire with a large Receiver , and make the Fire by degrees , so have you a yellow Spirit , with a Volatile red Oyl ( change the Receiver when the red Oyl comes ) then rectify the Spirit with Calcined Tartar.

The rectified Spirit is very penetrating , and opens all Obstructions in the whole body ; it purges by Sweat and Urine all malign humors and vapours , it is powerful against the Plague , and all sorts of Feavers ; as also the Small-Pox , Measles , French-Pox , Scurvy , Jaundice , Surfeits , Pleurify , Melancholy , Leprosy and Gout . The red Oyl rectified , cures Quartan Agues , Wounds , Bruises , and all pains coming of Cold , Both Spirit and Oyl are excellent against all sorts of Fits , the Suffocation of the Womb Apoplexies , Convulsions , Palsies , Vertigoes , Epilepsies , &c. Dose of the Spirit a gut . xv . ad xxx . of the Oyl a gut . vj. ad x.

15. Spiritus & Oleum Cranij humani compositus , Spirit and Oyl of Mans Skull compound .

℞ shavings of a mans skull that was killed ℥ viij . Amber in pouder ℥ vj. shavings of Ox-horns ℥ iv . mix them , and in a glass Retort , with its Recipient , distill in a sand-heat with a gradual Fire , so have you a spirit mixed with Oyl , Flegm and Volatile salt , to which add the fixed salt of the faeces . Here note , that some make it without the Addition of Ox-horns .

This is accounted one of the greatest Secrets in Nature for the cure of the Falling sickness , being given two or three times in a month , in the morning fasting , in some Cephalick water , anointing the Sutures of the Skull , Temples and inside of the Nostrils therewith . Dose gut . vij .

16. Spiritus Rosmarini compositus , compound Spirit of Rosemary .

℞ dryed Rosemary M. vj. Lavender , sweet Marjoram , Sage , Bawm , Tile flowers , A. M. iij. Saffron , Cloves bruised , A. ℥ ij ss. Queen of Hungaries water lb viij . digest all 10 days , then separate the spirit in B. M. according to Art.

This is a great Cephalick , good against Head-achs , Megrims , Apoplexies , Epilepsies , Palsies , Numbness , Lameness , Lethargies , and other Diseases of the Brain and Nerves . Dose ʒij . or more in a Glass of Wine .

17. Spiritus Carminativus Sylvij , Sylvius his Spirit expelling Wind.

℞ Angelica rootsʒj . Masterwort , Galangal roots , A. ʒiss . Rosemary , sweet Marjoram , Garden . Rue , Basilleaves , A. M ss. Bay-Berriesʒiij . Angelica , Lovage , Aniseeds , A. ʒss . Ginger , Nutmegs , Mace , A. ʒjss . Cinnamonʒvj . Cloves , Orange Peel , A.ʒj. beat all grossly , and put upon them spirit of Mallaga Wine or Canary ℥ xl . digest two days in B. M. and distil to dryness ; whatsoever ascends , let be poured upon the Mass ; digest two days , and then distil three fourth parts , keeping the spirit for use . If you please , you may put upon the remaining , S. V. rectified ℥ xx . digest two days , then distil as long as a strong spirit will come over , which ( as weaker in Virtue ) keep a part from the former .

It is an admirable thing against the Chollick , and all oppressions of Wind , weakness of the Stomach , obstructions of the Spleen , Fainting and Swooning Fits , Plague , Pestilence and Poyson : it also prevails against Gravel and Stone , and may be given in some proper Water , aʒiij . ad vj.

18. Spiritus Vini Philosophicus Kirkringij , Philosophick Spirit of Wine .

℞ Sal Armoniack thrice sublim'd ℥ iiij . Spirit of Wine distilled from Salt of Tartar , so as it may be perfectly dephlegmated , a sufficient quantity : put them together in a Vial , which digest in a very gentle heat , that the S. V. may fully imbibe the Sulphur or Fire of the Sal Armoniack ; then distil the mixture thrice by an Alembick , so have you a most excellent Menstruum .

The use of this is to extract a blood-red Tincture from the Glass of Antimony , and from other mineral and metalick bodies . It is not much unlike to that of Basil Valentinus , mention'd in Our Pharm . Lond. Lib. 1. Cap 9. Sect. 22. having indeed all those virtues . They that please to use this in all inward Obstructions , will it may be give me thanks for communicating the Secret use of this most excellent Spirit ; but I may say no more . Give some drops .

19. Spiritus Veneris seu Cupri Zwelferi , Spirit of Venus or Copper .

℞ Of the Volatile Vitriol of Venus , ( made of Verdigrise of Montpellier , as is taught in cap. 10. sect. 13. ) q. s. pouder it in a Marble Mortar , put it into a Retort with a long neck and wide mouth , after which cleanse the whole neck of the Retort , with a seather tyed to a stick , that none of the Vitriol may cleave to it . Place this Retort in a close Reveaberatory furnace , having four Registers on its corners and one in its middle , that thereby you may the better govern the fire . To the neck of the Retort fit a capacious and large glass Receiver , clean and dry ; stop the juncture with a wet Bladder , which Lute with Quicklime and whites of Eggs. When the Lute is dry begin to give fire very slowly , that the vapors may arise softly and by degrees , which condensing themselves into the neck of the Retort , may fall by clear and limpid drops into the Receiver . Now the mouth of the Retort ought to enter into the Receiver about four Inches , that the diversity of the Colour of the distilling drops may be seen ( which is pleasant to behold ) whereby the Fire may be the better regulated , which in this Operation is of great importance ; for if the fire be never so little too great it may break the Vessels . This degree of heat is to be kept so long as the drops fall clear , and the true degree of the fire may be known by the space of time between the falling of each drop , which is while you may number six or seven . When the drops begin to turn green , and the white vapors appear in the Receiver , condensing themselves into a Spirit , which makes in the glass , strokes like winding Veins , it shews that the Volatile spirit manifests it self largely , and that you ought to proceed very leisurely , because the Receiver will grow very hot , by the heat of the vapours and spirits . The first clear drops last nearly about five hours ; the green and first volatile vapors , as much . This being over encrease the fire , till the Receiver is filled with very white vapors , which will continue ( the fire being continually augmented ) for five or six hours . Towards the end , by the great and vehement force of the fire , yellow drops will fall , which by degrees will become red , and is an absolute sign of the compleating or finishing of the Operation , which lasts about twelve or fifteen hours , according to the lesser or greater quantity of the matter . Let the fire go out , and the Vessels being cold , unlute them and put the yellowish spirit ( having a strong sulphurous smell ) into a Cucurbit , which place in B.M. lute to it a Still-head , and to its nose or beak a Matrass ; give a gentle and fit fire to it , for this spirit rises as easily as does S. V. but towards the end encrease the fire a little more , that the whole substance may ascend in a most volatile and penetrative spirit , leaving a few Faeces at bottom .

It is an admirable thing against the Falling-sickness , Apoplexy , Vertigo , and other Diseases of the Brain ; against fits of the Mother and all Hypocondriack and Melancholy Diseases , the radicated Scurvy , Surfeits , and all inveterate pains of the Head. Dose à gut . j. ad x. or to a pleasant acidity , in any proper vehicle . This is truly the greatest remedy that can be extracted from Copper , which Zwelfer , the Inventer hereof has commended in these Words : Et ut summatim dicam tanquam expertus in multis affectibus , qui Herculea etiam remedia rident , & contemnunt , ad hunc spiritum tanquam Asylum si quis accurrcret , medicamentum reperiet quovis , precio redimendum ; Hoc fruere lector Amice secreto , & favore mei , pro fideli communicatione benevole persevera . This is not only a remedy in Physick , but a most famous dissolvent in Alchymy , and a preparer of other Medicaments , opening and dissolving their bodies without corrosion , without altering their seminal and i●erpetick powers and faculties . It dissolves Metals , Minerals and Stones , after which it may be drawn off by Distillation , without any loss of its strength and vigor , and serve again , and continually to the same uses , retaining to the last its first or radicated power , both as to Physick and Alchymy .

20. Spiritus Cochleariae Compositus , Spirit of Scurvy-grass Compound .

℞ Scurvy-grass cut small lb xviij . Scurvy-grass seeds bruised lb vj . Horse radish roots thin sliced lb iiij . Mustard seed burised lb ij. put all into a Copper Alembick or Vesica tinn'd within , upon which put so much good Rhenish Wine , as the things may easily swim in it : cover the Still with its head , fix its receiver , and lute the joynts well : give fire as if you were stilling S. V. and be always mindful that the water of the Refrigeratory be always fresh and cold , changing it as it becoms hot . Keep the first and strong spirit by it it self , changing the receiver when you perceive the Liquor to change its tast , and grow weaker . The receiver being changed , continue the fire till you find the drops almost insipid ; this last water keep also by it self .

The first Spirit is very strong , and may be given à gut . x. ad xl . It purifies the whole mass of blood by sweat , insensible Transpiration , and Urine , penetrating into the last digestion , and entring into the most Capillary Veins , Arteries and Lymphaducts , to draw out and correct all sharp and scorbutick humors , wandering and nocturnal pains . It is an an admirable remedy in a cold Scorbute , and many other cold Diseases , as Palsies , Dead Palsies , Apoplexies , Lethargies , &c. but of dangerous consequence in a scorbute , where the constitution is hot and dry , for there it mightily excites the symptoms , and makes the Disease rage worse and worse , instead of Curing .

The latter water is of the same virtue with the former , but ought to be given in a greater Dose , however it may well serve in other distillations .

21. Spiritus Salis Armoniaci Acidus ; The sowr Spirit of Salt Armoniack .

℞ The Caput Mort. or fixt mass left at the bottom of the Cucurbit , after the distillation of the spirit of Sal Armoniack , laid down in our Pharmacopoeia , lib. 3. cap. 11. sect. 32. pouder it , and mix it with thrice as much Potters Earth in pouder , put all into a Retort , so big as a third part may remain empty : put it into a close reverberatory Furnace , and fit to it a very capacious receiver , Lute the junctures , and proceed in all respects as with spirit of salt , at sect. 13. aforegoing , so will you have in the Receiver the acid spirit of Sal Armoniack .

It has the Virtues of Oyl and Spirit of Salt ; it is a good Diuretick , and a specifick against Feavers and Malignant Diseases . Dose so much as may make the vehicle so sharp as it may be conveniently drunk . The said Caput Mortuum is the sixt Salt of the Sal Armoniack , mixt with the salt of Tartar ; but this spirit is the spirit of the said sixt salt , not of the Salt of Tartar.

22. Spiritus , Oleum , & Sal Volatile Vrinae , Spirit , Oyl and Volatile Salt of Urine .

℞ Vrine of sound young men newly made lb xxiiij . evaporate the humidity in an earthen or glass curcurbit , in a sand heat , till it is of the thickness of Honey , then fit to it a Head with its Receiver , and luting the joynts close , continue a gentle fire , till the rest of the Flegm is drawn off ; after which increase the fire by degrees , and the spirit will rise up in clouds , carrying along with it the Oyl ( which will be but little ) and after that the Volatile Salt , which will stick to the Head , as it were in slakes : continue the fire till no more ascends , then unlute the Vessels , and separating the Volatile Salt , put it into a Matrass or Bolt Head , with a long Neck ; pour into it also the Spirit which is in the Receiver , and fit a blind head to the Matrass ; lute the joynts with a wet Bladder , and setting the Bolt Head in Sand , sublime with a small fire all the Volatile Salt ( as I have shewed in my Pharmacopoeia , lib. 2. cap. 5. sect. 24. § 12. in the sublimation of the Salt of Vipers . ) Take this Salt and keep it in a Vial close stopt . The remaining spirit you may either draw off with a gentle heat , or , filter it through Paper ; so will there remain behind a small quantity of black and very stinking Oyl .

§ 1. The Salt is excellent against Quartane Agues , and Malign Feavers ; it opens Obstructions , and works both by sweat and urine . Dose à gr . vj. ad xvj . in any proper Vehicle . § 2. The Spirit has the same Virtues with the Salt , and may be given a gut . viij , ad xx . in some fit Liquor . § 3. The Oyl is of use to be given to women troubled with fits of the Mother , and to discuss cold Tumors . § 4. If of the Spirit ʒj . be mixt with S. V. ℥ j. the mixtion will be powerful against cold pains , the Sciatica and Palsy . § 5. If the Caput Mortuum be calcin'd , you may extract a very small quanty of the fixt salt the common way . § 6. The Urine of young men is chosen because that contains most Salt ; and it is taken while it is new and fresh , and evaporated over a gentle heat , that the Volatile Salts may not arise with the Flegm . § 7. The Spirit of Urine , as also the Spirits of Harts-horn , of Amber , and other like Spirits , are improperly called Spirits ; because Spirits are sulphurous and inflamable , whereas these Spirits so called , are only Flegm impregnated with some part of the Volatile Salt. § 8. These Spirits and Salt of Urine ought not to be given in any warm thing , because the heat thereof would make some part of the Volatile Salt to vanish , before it could be taken . § 9. Another way to draw the Salt of Urine . Set the Urine some months in fermenting in a vessel close stopt ; from this distil a third part ; this distilled liquor rectify three or four times in an Alembick , casting away in each distillation the Flegm that remains at the bottom of the Bolt-head : lastly , put this Spirit of Urine into a Matrass with its head , and sublime the Volatile Salt as before . This Salt is thought to be more penetrating , but it is much more tedious to make than the former .

23. Spiritus Croci , Spirit of Saffron .

You may make it various ways , and as you make spirit of Lavender-flowers . lio. 1. cap. 23. sect. 43.

It strengthens and fortifies the Heart , comforts all the Spirits , natural , vital and animal , provokes the Terms , and facilitates both Birth and Afterbith . Dose à ʒj . ad iij. the Elixir is much better than the Spirit , being the Quintessence or Potestates of Saffron impregnated with its Tincture .

24. Spiritus Aurantiarum , Spirit of Oranges .

It is made of the Rinds of Oranges , by infusing in Rhenish Wine , causing a gentle fermentation with Yest , Leven , &c. and then distilling in a copper Vesica : the Spirit you may rectify as often as you please , till it is very subtil .

It is a good Cephalick , stomatick and hysterick , and cordial ; it revives the spirits , comforts the head , stomach , Heart and Womb ; is good against Fits of the Mother , faintings and swoonings , and a great preservative in all pestilential times . Dose à ʒiss . ad ʒiij .

25. Spiritus Limonium ; Spirit of Limons .

It is made as the former .

The Spirit has all the Virtues of that of Oranges , but is not altogether so hot , and so is the more Cordial : it is a great stomatick , strengthens the internal and nervous Fibres of that Viscera , and stops Vomiting .

26. Spiritus Carui , Spirit of Caraways .

It is made by sect. 51. cap. 23. lib. 1. of this Work , to wit , by Fermentation .

It has all the virtues of the Oyl , but nothing near so hot , and much more pleasant to be taken ; it is pectoral , stomatick , nephritick and carminative ; It eases the Chollick and all pains in the Reins and Ureters , gives ease in the Megrim and continual Head-ach from a cold Cause : It is good against the stone and strangury , helps dulness of sight , facilitates both Birth and After-Birth . Dose à ʒij . ad ʒiiij . in any proper Vehicle .

27. Spiritus Baccarum Juniperi , Spirit of Juniper-Berries .

It is made of the Berries bruised , mixt with Rain Water , Fermented and distilled in a Copper Vesica ( tin'd within ) according to Art.

It attenuates humors and slimy matter , and dissipates Wind in general ; it provokes urine and sweat , brings down the Terms , removes Obstructions of the Spleen , helps in the disaffections of the brain , nerves , stomach and reins : It is good against Coughs , difficulty of Breathing , the Chollick , Pain and Wind in the Hypochonders ; it dissolves the slimy and gravelly matter in the Reins and Bladder , and expels the same . It is an admirable preservative in contagious times , and as a persume is good to correct the malign and poysonous disposition of the Air. Bathed with outwardly , it is of excellent use against the Cramp , and all cold affects of the Nerves . But indeed this Spirit sar surpasses all that which here we have said ; for it penetrates almost in a moment the whole body , and carries along with it a most Balsamick Virtue , for the sick having taken never so little of it shall have the first Urine which comes from him , after taking of it , to have the smell of Orrice-root , Rasp-berries or Violets . Dose a ʒss . ad ʒij or ʒiij . in Juniper Water or Wine , or proper . Broth.

28. Spiritus Melissophylli , Spirit of Bawm .

It is made as Spirit of Wormwood , in our Pharmacopoeia Londine●sis , Lib. 4. Cap. 1. Sect. 1. To which we refer you .

It is a good Cephalick , Stomatick , Cardiack , and Hysterick ; it chears the Heart , comforts the Spirits , cherishes the natural Heat , restores the radical moisture , and prevails powerfully against Melancholy . It is good against malignant Feavers , suppression of the Terms , resists putrefaction , &c. Dose a ʒj . ad ʒiij .

29. Spiritus Rosemarini , Spirit of Rosemary .

It is made altogether as are those of Wormwood and Bawm aforenamed .

It is good against all cold Diseases of the Brain , Nerves , Joynts , Rheumatisms , and cold Gouts ; it eases pains of the Head , arising from Flegm , or any cold Cause : It is good against the Vertigo , strengthens the Memory , and Eye-sight , and helps Deafness and noises in the Ears . It strengthens and warms a cold Stomach and Womb ; opens Obstructions of the Liver and Spleen ; it revives and preserves the Natural heat , and restores the Functions of all the parts of the Body ; Dose à ʒj . ad ʒij . or more , in some Cordial Water .

30. Spiritus Sabinae , Spirit of Savin .

It is a wonderful pleasant thing , and very odoriferous , beyond most other things which are much more odoriferous in the Herb : It has all the Virtues of Saffron , besides which it is a true Cordial and easer of pains , whether given inwardly or applyed outwardly : It is good against the Gravel and Stone , and opens stoppages in the Reins , Bladder , and Womb , and gives ease in pains of those parts to a miracle . Dose aʒj . adʒij . in some proper Water .

31. Spiritus Acousticus Sotrit against difficulty of Hearing .

℞ Ants Eggs , Live Millepides or Sows , A. Nᵒ xxxij . Bitter Almonds , ℥ ss. Bay-berries hull'd , berries of Juniper and of Savin , A. ʒij . Cumin-seed , roots of the round Cyperus , A.ʒj. Earth-worms cleansed , Tobacco , Wormwood , A. ʒss . white Amber laevigated , Castorcum , A. ℈ j. best Saf●ron ℈ ss. being grossly bruised and mixt together , infuse them in Anisated Spirit of Wine ℥ xvj . digest eight days , stirring it often in a day ; ●hen filtrate , and keep the Tinged Spirit for use .

This Spirit is said to be a Secret in difficulty of Hearing , Deafness , or in a ringing or noise in the Ears , although they be never so inveterate or of a long standing : you may instil a few drops into the Ears , early in a morning , with a fasting stomach , and at night after supper , then stopping the Ears with muskified Cotton or Silk .

32. Spiritus Stomachicus , A Stomatick Spirit .

℞ choise Cinnamon ℥ iiij . Galangal the less , Aniseeds , A. ℥ ij . Cloves , Nutmegs , A. ℥ j. Spearmint , Rosemary , A. ℥ ss. Acorus , Ginger , Red Roses , A. ʒij . being grossly bruised and mixt , infuse them in S.V. lb viij . and ter due digestion let all be distilled in B.M. The Spirit being drawn forth , you may sweeten with white Sugar Candy or Quiddony of Quinces .

It is good against a bad Appetite , and an ill digestion , and warms and comforts a cold and weak Stomach : It is not only good against nauseousness and vomiting , but also against a Dog-like Appetite : it is also good against Heart-Burning , sowr Belchings , straightness of Breathing ; and comforts all cold and moist complexions : it is good in old Age , for it comforts their Natural heat , and preserves from putrefaction . It is said to acuate the Mind and the Eye-sight , preserve the Memory , and retard Old Age. Dose one spoonful .

33. Spiritus Paraliticus , Spirit against the Palsy .

℞ Earth-worms dryed , Juniper-berries , Rocket-seed , A : ℥ ij . Roots of Pyrethrum , of Angelica , of Aron , A. ℥ j. Lavender Flowers , Rosemary , Sage , Long Pepper , Fresh Garlick , A. ℥ ss. Mastick , red Myrrh , yellow Amber , Euphorbium , Castoreum , A. ʒiij . bruise , mix and infuse in S.V. rectified lb iiij . digest a Month , then filter and keep the Spirit for use .

With this tinged Spirit you may Bath such Members as are paralitick and dryed ( Universals being premised ) also you may dip linnen cloths therein , and apply them to the affect .

CHAP. III. Of OYLS Distilled .

1. OLEVM Cinnamomi , Oyl of Cinnamon .

℞ Cinnamon , grosly bruise it , put it into a glass Body , which cover with spirit of Wine ( made very sharp with spirit of Salt , or else having so much Salt put into it as the Wine will dissolve : ) put thereto a blind Head , which Lute close , and set it to digest in a gentle heat , for about ten days : then apply an Alembick close luted , with its receiver ; distil it with a small Fire , encreasing it by degrees ; so shall you have a heavy Oyl which will sink , and a Spirit : separate them , and keep them for use . Or thus , ℞ choice Cinnamon bruised lb vj . Rain-Water lb xviij . Sal Niter ℥ xij . digest in an Earthen Vessel well stopt for 48 hours : put the Ingredients into a large Copper Alembick , well tin'd within , joyn to it a fit receiver , luting the joynts with a wet Bladder , distil with a pretty good sire , lb iij or lb iiij . of the Liquor : then unlute the Stillatory , and pour into the Alembick the distilled Water by inclination , reserving the Oyl , which will be at the bottom of the Receiver , stopping it up close in à little Vial by it self : Distil the Liquor again as before , returning the distilled Liquor again , and reserving the Oyl with the former : This Cohobation so often repeat , till no more Oyl will arise : then weaken the fire , and draw off a strong Cinnamon Water , which rectify as you do Spirit of Wine .

§ 1. The Vertues of this Oyl are almost infinite , in comforting , strengthning , and restoring of Nature , fortifying the Stomach , corroborating the Heart , &c. And the spirituous Water is of the same nature , but weaker : See the Virtues at large , in Our Pharmacop . lib. 4. cap. 3. sect. 12. Where you have also the way of Exhibition . § 2. After this manner almost all Oyls of Odoriferous Vegitables may be drawn , as those of Roses , Sweet-Marjoram , Jamaica Pepper , Cloves , Mace , Nutmegs , Aniseeds , Dill-seeds , Rosemary , Lavender , Juniper , Sassasrass , Rhodium , &c. Which either swim above the Water or sink , according as they are less or more repleat with Salts . § 3. The Niter is put into the digestion , that the water may the more powerfully open the body of the matter , that it may the more easily exert and yeild its Oyl . § 4. The Cohobation serves only for the farther opening of the body , to make a perfect separation of the Oyl , which without it could not be . § 5. You ought to make a sufficiently strong fire , otherwise the Oyl will not rise at all . § 6. Cinnamon yields less Oyl than other Woods or Barks : one pound scarcely yielding above ʒj . of good Oyl . § 7. The Spirit of Cinnamon is only a rarified Oyl , whose parts are separated and divided in the Water by Fermentation , so as to become imperceptible .

2. Oleum Benedictum , The Blessed Oyl .

℞ Benjamin ℥ iiij . Myrrh ℥ viij . pure Wax ℥ xij . Venice Turpentine ℥ xviij . rectified Spirit of Wine ℥ xxx . Ashes or Sand ℥ xxxiiij . mix , and in a Retort distil the Flegm , Spirit and Oyl : each of which separate a-part , and keep for use .

The Flegm easeth pain in Ulcers ; the Spirit is good against the Plague , as also the Pin and Web ; the Oyl cures Wounds suddenly , is excellent against the Strangury , Pleurisy , Worms , Coughs , Rheums , Feavers and Consumptions . It is said to Cure the Plague , even to a Miracle . Dose à gut . vj. ad 1. in Canary . Outwardly mix it with Oyl of Almonds and anoint therewith .

3. Oleum Calami Aromatici , Oyl of Calamus Aromaticus .

It is made as Oyl of Cinnamon .

It Cures Catarrhs , and a weak Memory , Indigestion , Vomiting , a stinking Breath , swooning and sits of the Mother : It expels Urine , Terms and the Stone . Dose ad gut . x.

4. Oleum Carui , Oyl of Carraways .

It is made as Oyl of Cinnamon .

It is good against Plague , Poyson , Melancholy ; causes rest , helps dissiculty of Urine , Jaundice and Dropsy : it breaks the Stone and expels it : it stops fluxes , and expels Wind in any part of the Body : it comforts all the inward parts , and brings forth the Birth and After-Birth , provokes the Terms , and is a powerful Remedy against the Epilepsy , Convulsions , Palsies , Apoplexy , and all Obstructions of both Liver , Spleen and Lungs ; causing a sweet Breath , taking away Asthma's , helping ulcers of the Lungs , and causing a good Appetite . It helps in all Diseases proceeding of cold , and any ways afflicting the Head or Nerves , as Vertigo's , Catarrhs , Megrim , Head-achs , as also Deafness , if one drop or two be mixed with three or four drops of Oyl of Almonds , and put into the Ear every morning . Dose gut . vj , viij , or x. drops , in any convenient Spirit or Water : outwardly you may anoint with it , by mixing it with Oyl of Almonds .

5. Oleum Compositum , A Compound Oyl .

℞ seeds of Fennel , Anise , Dill , Cummin , Parsly , Coriander and Ivy-berries dryed , A. Extract the Oyl , as Oyl of Cinnamon .

It has all the Virtues of the former , besides which , it more powerfully breaks the Stone , and gives ease in the Chollick . Dose à gut . vj. ad x. or xij .

6. Oleum Rosemarini , Oyl of Rosemary .

℞ Rosemary-leaves and Flowers , bruise them , and cover the same with S. V. tartarized : digest for two or three Months , in a gentle heat , then distil it in Ashes with a gentle fire ; so have you Oyl and Spirit , which separate , keeping the Spirit for other distillations , or for use .

It has all the Virtues of Oyl of Cinnamon , Cloves , Nutmegs , Caraways , and Juniper-berries , but not altogether so powerful , as are the Oyls of Cinnamon , Cloves and Nutmegs ; it strengthens the Brain and Memory , fortifies the Heart , resists poyson , and cures all sorts of Agues : it is absolutely the greatest strengthner of the sight , and restorer of it also if lost , of any thing thing in the World. It makes the Heart Merry , and takes away all foolish Fantasms out of the Brain ; it cleanses the blood , cures the Tooth-ack , easeth all pains from a cold cause , and takes away the causes hindring Conception . It has a very grateful taste , and so many Vertues , that they are not easy to be all expressed . Dose à gut . vj. ad x. or xij . and to be taken as other distilled Oyls . See cap. 1. sect. 9. aforegoing .

7. Oleum Amaraci compositum , Oyl of sweet Marjoram compound .

℞ sweet Marjoram , Pennyroyal , Sago , Rue , Time , Tansy , Mint , Wormwood , A. all being dryed , extract the Oyl , as that of Rosemary .

It has the Virtues of Oyl of Rosemary , only this more powerfully provokes the Terms .

8. Oleum Nicotianae , Oyl of Tobacco .

It is made as Oyl of Rosemary .

It is seldom used inwardly , outwardly it easeth the Tooth-ach , and all pains in any other part whatsoeverlt cures the Kings-Evil ; bitings of Venomous Beasts , Worms in Children ; Sores , Scabs , Itch , Cankers and old Ulcers : This Oyl impregnated with its Essential Salt , and made up into Troches , with Sugar and Gum , or Whites of Eggs , ( half a grain or less in each Troch ) being taken one every morning , will keep the body soluble .

9. Oleum Terebinthinae per Retortam , Oyl of Turpentine by Retort .

℞ Venice Turpentine , put it into a glass Retort so that three parts be empty , but let it be first mixt with Sand 2 or 3 parts : distill with a soft fire , so will there come forth , 1. a clear water , 2. a clear Oyl . 3. a yellow Oyl ; 4. a red Oyl ; at the coming of this last , encrease the Fire to the height , draw off that red Oyl , and keep it as a precious Balm .

The first Oyl is hot , the second hotter , the last hottest . The white or yellow Oyl opens all Obstructions in the Reins and Bladder , as also pain and soreness proceeding of Cold ; they expell Wind and the Stone ; they take away pains of the Stomach , and strengthen it , being anointed therewith ; and may be used in all old stinking Ulcers , Biles , Fractures , contracted and benummed Members , being mixed with other Oyntments and anointed . Fallopius saith , They cure Wounds in 24 hours : the red is the most effectual for all external purposes aforesaid . See Our Pharm . Lond. lib. 4. cap. 3. sect. 28. where you have another way of Distilling Turpentine .

10 Oleum Myrrhae per Retortam , Oyl of Myrrh distilled by Retort .

℞ Myrrh sinely poudred , from which extract the Tincture with S. V. rectified : Take the faeces which will not dissolve , with which mix fine Sand , put them into a Retort , upon which put all the extracted Tincture ; distill first in sand , with a gentle fire ; so have you first a white Liquor then a yellow Oyl●remove now your Receiver , and apply another , and with a strong Fire draw off the red or blackish Oyl .

It is used chiefly to open Obstructions of the Womb , and to expell the Child : it helps Hoarseness , Coughs , Quinsies , Pleurisies , Chollicks , Fluxes , Feavers , Agues , ( chiefly Quartans , ) kills Worms , and is praevalent against the Lethargy , Forgetfulness and Deafness . Outwardly it is good against Erysipela's , Gangreens , Tumors , green Wounds and old Ulcers . See other ways of Distilling hereof in our Pharmacopoeia lib. 4. cap. 3. sect. 29.

11. Oleum Corticis Citri , Oyl of Citron Peels .

℞ The outward yellow rinde of Citrons , which put into a Glass Cucurbit , putting thereon distilled Rain-water , to over-top the breadth of 3 or 4 fingers : digest in a Sand heat 12 or 14 days , then distill with a moderate fire , so have you a Water , with a small quantity of yellow Oyl which swims at top ; both of them very odoriferous , chiefly the Oyl , whose taste is very penetrating .

It is an excellent Oyl against all manner of Poyson and Venom , against the Plague , and all manner of Malign Contagions , and Epidemick Diseases . It provokes Sweat powerfully , and expells the malign humour by insensible transpiration . It cures all cold Diseases of the Stomach , and takes away all pains there , or in the sides , coming of Cold. It is a present Remedy in the Quinsey and Pleurisy , and against the bitings of Vipers and Serpents of all sorts . It strengthens the heart , revives the Spirits , comforts the noble parts , and fortifies the whole man . Dose à gut . ij . ad viij . dropt upon fine poudred Sugar , well mixt together , and drank in its own water as a Vehicle ; or you may take it in Sack. After the same manner you may distill Oyl and Water from the rinds of Oranges and Limons . The sowr juyces of these kinds of Fruit , are seldom or never Chymically prepared , but only puresied , or made into a Syrup nevertheless the aqueous part may be separated in B.M.

12 : Oleum de Ranis Sennerti , Oyl of Frogs .

℞ Green Frogs living either in Reeds , or in pure and clear water , fill their mouths with Butter , and afterwards put them into an Earthen Pot that is Glased , and having in its bottom many little holes : Let this Pot be put into another Pot , and that other Pot be put into and surrounded with Earth , in the which it is to be as it were shut up : Then let as well the Pot that hath the Cover , as that Pot which is put into it , be carefully luted and stopt , that so nothing may Exhale : afterwards let the Fire be kindled round about the Pot on every side , and the Oyl will distill into the lower Pot , which it to be taken forth , ( and together with the pouder of the Frogs mingled , for the making of a Liniment . )

This eases all manner of Pains in any part of the body , chiefly of the Gout ; but it was invented for easing of pains in a Cancer , and to cure it , for which it is a real good thing . It cures almost all manner of breakings out , and blemishes of the Face and Skin by barely anointing with it .

13. Oleum Philosphorum Compositum Langij , Oyl of Philosophers Compound .

℞ Oleum Philosophorum or Brick lb ss. Frankincense , Mastich , Gum Arabick , Turpentine , A. ʒ iij. beat them together and distill in an Alembick , to the Distillation add Salt of Holm Oakʒij . and distill it again , keeping the Oyl for use .

It is a very admirable thing against Scrophulae or the Kings Evil , as also for all other sordid and malign Ulcers , if wisely used . Here note , that if you cannot get Salt of Holm Oak , you may use Sal Gem instead thereof .

14. Oleum Jovis per deliquium , Oyl of Tin by dissolving .

℞ Salt of Tin , abstract often from it S.V. lastly separate the Spirit , to a moderate consistency , and set it to Cristalize . Those Crystals dissolve in a cold Collar , per desiquium into Oyl ,

It is the most noted thing in the World against Fits of the Mother , and Hypocondriack Melancholy , performing the Cure almost to a Miracle , being given inwardly in a proper Vehiculum ( after due purgation ) à gut . j. ad iij. or iiij . It is good also against Convulsions , Apoplexies , Epilepsies , Megrims , Vertigo's , and other Diseases of the Head and Brain : but 't is not often used , because of the difficulty of making of it .

15. Oleum Argenti Kesleri , Kesters Oyl of Silver .

℞ Calx of Silver ( made by Amalgamation of Silver , p.j. with Mercury p. viij . ) cement it with Salt , which abstract by washing , sublime it ℥ j. with Sal Armoniack ℥ iiij . do it five times , abstract it by washing , some say , with some sharp Liquor , as Spirit of Vinegar ; ( others , with Spirit of May-dew ) then with highly exalted S. V. extract a blew Tincture , which inspissate till it is dry , what remains will be a Salt , which in a Collar will be Argentum Potabile , or an Oyl of Silver and in about 80 days will be fixed .

It has all the Virtues of the Crystals of Silver , cures all diseases of the Head , and is a great specifick , for the Cure of the Falling-sickness : Dose a gr. iij ad vij .

16. Oleum Vitrioli Drusii , Oyl of Vitriol of Drusius .

℞ Vitriol , melt it in a well glaz'd earthen pan , calcine it till it is red , pouder it , and moisten it with S. V. put it into an Earthen Retort that will endure the Fire , encrease the fire by degrees , till it come to the height , for 3 days , or until the Receiver ( having been full of Fumes ) becomes clear , and the Spirit or Oyl comes : then according to Art , rectify it , by separating the S.V. spirit of Vitriol , and oyl , one from another .

It cools in all Feavers , refreshes , resists putrefaction , and the Plague , breaks , dissolves and expels the stone : dose à gut . iiij ad xvj . in any convenient Vehicle : for its other vertues , see our Dispensatory , lib. 3. cap. 11. sect. 78.

17. Oleum Ferri per Deliquium , Oyl of Iron by Dissolution .

℞ Choice spirit of salt , spirit of Vitriol , A. distill them over together , looking well to the Fire , lest the glass break : in this double spirit dissolve clean filings of needles : filter the solution , put it into a Glass Cucurbit , with the head of an Alembick , to which lute a large receiver ; then give fire by degrees , distill first the Flegm , then ( with a stronger fire ) the spirits , so long as any will come over : after which let it cool , and in the Alembick you shall find stowers , which in a cool and moist Air , will dissolve into a pure red Oyl .

It is a secret in curing the Piles and Hemorrhoids , as also Ficus in ano , Condylomata , Clefts , and other diseases of the Fundament .

18. Oleum Mercurii sublimati , Oyl of Mercury sublimed .

℞ Quicksilver well purified , sublime it from Vitriol and Niter , A. what sublimes red ( and lies upon the Caput Mort. ) grind with as much sublim●d Alum , then sublime the red ☿ from the Alum , take it out , & sublime it again by it self , so will it be free from any ill taste : grind it small , put it on a Bolt-head , and put thereon a well prepared S. V. digest 40 daies , so will it become an Oyl : separate the S V. in a gentle B.M. and the remaining Mercury distil in sand with a strong fire , so a white Juyce will ascend , which ( with that that sticks on the side of the Glass ) distil over by the force of the fire again , and you will have a sweet insted heavy oyl , which keep for use .

This is a Most admirable Metallick Laudanum , and an universal Medicine in the Plague , and all other Malign and Epidemical Diseases . It totally extirpates and radically cures the French disease . Dose à gut . ij ad iiij . in a proper Vehiculum . You may administer it in the Gout , Sciatica and Scurvy .

19. Oleum Antimonij rubrum● , red oil of Antimony .

℞ sine Regulus of Antimony , grind it to a subtle pouder , put it in a Cucurbit , and by degrees put on it good A. R. ( prepar'd with salt ) so dissolve the Antimony : when it will dissove no more , decant it , and on the remaining part undissolved put fresh A. R. so doing till all the Antimony is dissolv'd , then let it stand unmoved , and the Antimony will settle to the bottom of the Glass in a White pouder , from which decant the Water , and with other water warmed , edulcorate the pouder and dry it ; being dry , put it into an Iron box , stop it well with a Screw , so that no Air may enter , keep it 5 daies in a good heat , then take it out , and you will find it red , from which with spirit of Vinegar extract a red Tincture : abstract the Vinegar , and upon the remainder put S.V. rectrfied : digest in B M. then in a glass Retort well luted , draw a blood red Oyl , according to Art.

It cures the Apoplexy , Lethargy , Epilepsy , Vertigo , Carus , Catalepsis , and most other Diseases of the Head and Brain , in which it is a very great Arcanum , Dose à gut . 4. ad x.

20. Oleum foetidum Juniperi , Stinking Oyl of Juniper .

℞ Juniper-berries which have already yielded their Aromatick Oyl , fill with them a Stone or Glass Retort luted , put it into a heat of Sand or Ashes in a small Reverberatory Furnace , so will many white Vapours come forth , which in the Receiver will condense themselves , some into an acid Spirit , and some into a black , stinking and Caustick Oyl : ℥ xvj of Berries will yield ℥ ij . of Oyl , and ℥ xij . of this Acid Spirit : if you use fresh Berries , whose Aromatick Oyl is not yet extracted , the stinking Oyl will be double in quantity : separate by a glass Funnel the Oyl from the Acid Spirit .

It is of singular use for the Spina Ventosa , or the Gangreen and rot of the Bones , for all old Ulcers , Ring-worms and the Tooth-ach ; if the Tooth be hollow , dip a little Cotten therein , and stop the Tooth therewith . See my Pharm . lib. 4. cap. 3. sect. 24.

21. Oleum Tartari foetidum , Stinking Oyl of Tartar.

℞ White Tartar of Montpellier in fine pouder , put it into a Stone Retort , filling it up to the Neck : put it into an Ash Furnace , fit to it a Receiver , and give Fire by degrees , so will you have a white , dark vapour , which will continue all the time of the Operation . The Flegm comes first ; then Tartar takes Fire and flames in the Retort ; from the smoak of this Flame comes the Spirit and Oyl : continue the Fire tiil the Receiver is clear and cold , though a strong Fire be under the Retort : lastly , separate the Spirit from the Oyl according to Art.

§ 1. The Oyl is stinking and Caustick , is good in a Spina Ventosa , for it exfoliates Bones . The Acid Spirit being rectified is good against the Gravel and Stone . § 2. By this Work it is apparent that Tartar is a very Sulphurous Salt , for that it takes Fire in the Retort , and yields a black , stinking and inflamable Oyl . § 3. One pound of Tartar will yield about ℥ x. of Spirit with its F●egm ; ℥ ij . of Oyl , and ℥ iiij . of black Faeces in the Retort . § 4. These black Faeces being dissolved in Water , filterated and coagulated , yield above ℥ iij. of most pure Salt of Tartar. See my Pharmacop●eia , lib. 4. cap. 3. sect. 41.

22. Oleum ex corticibus Limonium , Oyl of Limon-Peels .

Is is drawn as is that of Oranges , which we have taught in Our Pharmacop . Londinensis , lib. 4. cap. 3. sect. 2. Which see in the place cited .

It is an excellent Cephalick , Stomatick and Hysterick ; is good against all cold and moist Diseases of the Brain , Nerves and Joynts : it eases pains in any part , coming from a cold cause , stops rheums , gives ease in the Chollick , expels Wind , and comforts and revives all the spirits , Natural , Vital and Animal ; fortifies the Heart , causes a good Digestion , and strengthens all weakned resolved and parallytck Members . Dose inwardly à gut . ij . ad viij . being first dropt into Sugar , and well mixed therewith , and then mixed with a Vehicle proper to the same purpose . Outwardly , you may mix it with equal parts of Oyl of Sweet Almonds , and so anoint therewith the places affected : but beware that there be no inflamation on the part .

CHAP. IV. Of BALSAMS Distilled .

1. BA●samum à Mesue , A Balsam invented by Mesue .

℞ Choice Myrrh , Aloes Hepatick , Spikenard , Sanguis Draconis , Frankincense , Mummie , Opoponax , B●ellium , Carpobalsamum , Ammoniacum , Sarcocolla , Saffron , Mastich , Gum Arabick , liquid Storax , A. ʒij . Labdanum , Castoreum , A. ʒiiss . Moschʒ ss. Turpentine ℥ iiij ss. let the dry Gums be beaten , Macerated and dissolved as much as may be in Wine , then mixed all together with the Turpentine : this whole mixture is to be put into an Alembick : distil at first with a gentle fire , and then increase it by degrees , so will you have first a thin Liquor , then a thick , reddish , yellowish Balsam : and from the Colophony by a Retort , a red Balsam .

Now here is to be noted , § 1. That the Balsam will be so much the better if you put in Burgundy Pitch instead of the Gum Arabick . § 2. That the Mosch will be much better , to be reduced in a subtill pouder , and then mixed with the yellow Balsam , because that so great a heat as is required to the distill●●ion hereof will much alter it , both in virtue and scent . § 3. That both the yellowish Balsam and the Red , distilled by a retort , are both of one nature , save that the first is the most pleasant both for color , smell and consistency , and has the greatest volatillity in it . § 4. It is highly Celebrated for all affects of the Nerves , mightily strengthens them . It takes away the coldness of any part , and excites and comforts the native heat , adding strength to the same ; being anointed upon the Back bone , it cur●s the Palsy , and helps Cramps and Convulsions , being applyed to the place . It cures such as are taken Dum● , if a little of it be put into the Ears , put up the Nostrils , and held under the Tongue . Vocatur hoc Balsamum à Petro Apponensi Medicamentum omnium Medicamentorum in celeri cordis roboratione & virium restitutione .

2. Balsamum Hollerij , Hollerius his Balsam .

℞ of the whitest Frankincense , Mastich , A. ℥ ij . Lignum Aloes ℥ j. Caryophyllorum , Galangal , Cinnamon , Zedoary , Nutmegs , Cubebs , A. ʒvj . Myrrh , Aloes , Labdanum , Sarcocol , Castoren● , A. ℥ ss. Bay-berries , Pine Nuts , A. ʒvj . roots of Orrice , round Birth-wort , Dictamnus , Comfrey , A. ℥ j. Gum Elemi , Opoponax , Benjamin , A. ℥ ij . Juyces of Chamepitys , of Cowslip-leaves , A. ℥ ijss : Turpentine ℥ xxviij . let all be incorporated and distilled in an Alembick , so will you have first a Water , then an Oyl , and lastly a Balsam like Honey .

This Balsam is commended by its Author Hollerius , for all weaknesses of the Nerves Numbness , Cramp , and Convulsions : it also excites the native heat in any part , and has the Virtues of the former .

3. Balsamum Vulnerarium Horstij , Horstius his Vulnerary Balsam .

℞ Venice Turpentine , and Turpentine of the Fir-tree , A. ℥ iij. Gum Elemi , Olibanum , A. ℥ ij . Aloes Hepatick . Myrrh , Mastich , Benjamin , fixe Bole , Sanguis Draconis , A. ℥ ss. Aqua Vitae ℥ iiij . all being bruised and mixed together , distil by a Retort , so shall you have an excellent Balsam .

This Balsam yields to no other in filling Wounds with Flesh , and consolidating of them : it strengthens the Nerves , and comforts the internal heat of the part , healing up the Wound without any Scar.

4. Balsamum Hyperici mirabile , Wonderful Balsam of Hypericon .

℞ flowers and leaves , or the tops of Hypericon , flowers and leaves or grains of Tutsan or Park leaves , tops of Oak of Jerusalem , leaves of ground Ivy , A. Mij . both kinds of Sage Chamepitys , A. M ss. white Wine lb vj . Turpentine lb j . Manna of Frankincense , Myrrh , Mastich , A. ℥ iiij . liquid Storax , and Storax Calamita , A. ℥ ij . put all into a Copper Vesica , with its refrigeratory or worm : digest three days , then distil as you distil Oyls of Wormwood or Turpentine , separating the differing parts according to Art.

It is an admirable Balsam in curing all manner of Wounds , easing all sorts of pain , coming of cold , as Cramps , Convulsions , cold Gouts , the Cholick , and other like disaffects coming from frigidity : it is good in the resolution of the Nerves , and wonderfully strengthens them . Inwardly ad gut . vj. it is good against Stone and Gravel .

5. Balsamum Vulnerarium de Evonymi , The Vulnerary Balsam of Evonymus .

℞ Turpentine ℥ ss. Olibanum ℥ vj. fine Aloes , Mastich , Galangal , Cinnamon , Saffron , Nutmegs , Cloves , Cubebs , A. ℥ j. Gum of Ivy ℥ ij . pouder and mix with Turpentine , put them into a glass Alembick , to which add Camphir , Ambergrise , A. ʒij . distil with à gentle fire , first a white and clear water will come over , secondly a yellow Oyl , thirdly , a Saffron-colored Balsam , which is the thing desired .

It will be better in the distillation , that the Camphir and Ambergrise be so contrived that they may hang in the Beak of the Alembick , for by that means the Water , Oyl and Balsam , will smell much more pleasant and strong . The Water comforts the internal parts , expels Wind , and is good against Fits of the Mother . The Oyl and Balsam are of the same nature , save the Oyl is the more pure and subtil substance , and may be given in any fit vehicle , in all cold and moist Diseases of the Head. The Balsam is a most perfect Cure for all wounds and Ulcers , hollow Fistula's and running Sores cleanses them , and fills them up with Flesh : It cures simple Wounds at once dressing : it restores Paralytick Members , and weak Nerves only by anointing therewith .

6. Balsamus ad Paralysin , The Balsam against the Palsy .

℞ Nutmegs , Mace , Storax , A. ℥ j. Benjamin , ℥ ss. Turpentine lb ij. Tiles quenched in Oyl of Jessima , q.s. mix and distil by an Alombick ; so have you Water , Oyl and Balsam : which last is the thing we intend .

It is said to be an excellent thing against the Palsy , the part being anointed therewith , and then bound up with a Hare or Coney-Skin .

7. Balsamus Odantalgicum Dorncrelij . A Balsam against pain of the Teeth .

℞ Species Diambrae , Opium , A. ℥ j. Camphir , inspissate juyce of Hen-bane , A. ʒij . Oyl of Clovesʒiiss . Oyl of the wood of Hazle Nut-treeʒij . Oyl of Nut-megs ℥ j. mix and make a Balsam .

It is powerful against the pain of the Teeth , if the Teeth be hollow , let it be put into the hollowness , if not , let it be held in the Mouth against the part affected .

CHAP. V. Of POWERS .

I. BEfore we enter upon the describing of particular Recipe's , we think it necessary to tell you what the Potestates or Powers of Medicaments are : And these we declare to be the Essential , Subtil , and Etherial part of any mixt Body , freed from all its terresterity or filth , and exalted to the highest degree of Purity ; in that the whole and entire Essence or Being , with all the Powers of any simple Body , as Salt , Oyl and Spirit , are not only perfectly elucidated , but keep compleated united in one similar , or simple and congenerous substance or body . II. These are indeed the true Essences of those things from whence they are drawn , which Essence is enough known ( to the studious in Nature ) to be envolved , not in any one of the principles alone , but in all the three , viz. the Salt , Oyl and Spirit equally . III. To this kind of Medicaments , the Ancients gave the name of Quintessence , but very improperly ; forasmuch as things are so far from having a fifth Essence or Being , that the wisest of Mortals have not yet found out a second ; unless they will attribute it to the form and state of their Being : which if so , it is but the first , Ens , Essence or Property , appearing in a new , more glorious and illustrious state , condition , form or appearance , wherein it is made free from all its bondage , filth , corruption , putrefaction , and decaying properties . IV. And this first Ens , Essence or Being , which is constituted of the Salt , Oyl and Spirit ( in which all the forces or powers of the whole , are concentrated ) being made one pure , simple , and united substance , is that which we call the Potestates or Powers of Medicines , because therein all their Powers are included ; but others call them Essences and Quintessences . V. Now that we might not confound things , we shall deliver first the Potestates or Powers of simple Vegetables by themselves ; afterwards the Quintessences and Essences of diverse learned men , wherein although we shall impose the name of Powers upon all the first institution ; yet we shall not alter the Appellations of those other things , but retain them under the names and sense of their Authors .

1. Potestates Absinthii , The Powers of Wormwood .

The Powers of Wormwood are made as the Quintessence of Mint , in Our Pharmacop . Londinens . Lib. 4. Cap. 5. Sect. 32. to which we refer you .

The Virtues of the Powers of Wormwood are many , the constant use thereof preserves Health to old Age : It strengthens and fortifies the Stomach to a Miracle , and stops Vomiting , when no other thing in nature will do it . It causes a good Appetite , strong Digestion : opening all Obstruction of the Ventricle : and by reason of the affinity the Stomach has with the Brain , because of the Nerves proceding from the par vagum , and some other Vessels , it strengthens all the other parts of the Head and Brain , and in opposition to an old Womans Fable , preserves the sight intire to the height of old Age. It strengthens the Liver and Spleen , corrects all cold and moist intemperatures of the whole Body , and is of excellent use in Dropsies of all sorts . Dose morning , noon and night à gut . xx . ad xxx . in a glass of choice Canary .

2. Potestates Angelicae , The Powers of Angelica .

They are made like the Powers of Wormwood .

It s a mighty great Cordial , Alexipharmick and Counter-poyson ; it resists and roots out the essence of all Poysons , chiefly those of the Plague and Pestilential Diseases : comforts the Heart in all manner of Feavers , corrects and destroys the poyson and venom of their malignity . It s good in fainting and swoonings , in all manner of illness of the Stomach , prevails against Palpitation of the Heart and Trembling ; gives ease in the Chollick , expels Wind powerfully , chears the Heart , revives the Spirits Natural , Vital and Animal ; gives comfort and strength to the whole universal man : It s of known use against the bitings of mad Dogs , Serpents , and all other venemous Creatures . It expels Melancholy , strengthens the Brain ; takes away Elusions and Phantasms of the mind ; is good against all putrid and intermitting Feavers whatsoever . Dose ad ℈ i. or more in good Canary .

3. Potestates Gummi Ammoniaci , The Powers of Gum Ammoniack .

They are made as is that of Myrrh , in Our Pharmac . Londinensis . Lib. 4. Cap. 5. Sect. 30.

Given inwardly in Wine , it opens all Obstructions of Liver , Spleen and Mesentery : it dissolves hard and Scirrhus Tumors of those parts , removes all stubborn viscosities of the Lungs : It s a kind of pectoral , especially if it be given with Spirit of Sal Armoniack , for thereby it opens Obstructions with so mighty a power , that scarcely any Discase proceeding from them can withstand its force . It s good for such as are in Travel , facilitating both Birth and After-birth : It is commended to all Splenetick persons , as a Jewel . Outwardly bathing therewith it mollifies and dissolves all hard knobs , & gummossities upon the joynts of the Fingers , Toes and other parts . Inwardly it may be taken from gut . xij . ad xx . or more in Wine . It may also be given in fits of the Mother , à ʒ. ad ℈ ij . Some say this Medicine is a Specifick in the Kings Evil , being used outwardly and inwardly .

4 Potestates Anethi , Powers of Dill.

They are made as the Quintessence of Aniseeds , in Our Pharmacopoeia Londinensis : Lib. 4. Cap. 5. Sect. 3.

They expel Wind , comfort the Stomach , ease pains of the sides and Bowels , are prevalent against the Chollick , and powerfully stop Vomiting : They are good to dissolve and expel the Stone and Gravel , open Obstructions of the Reins and Bladder , and force away Urine : they are also good against Obstructions of the Spleen , take away its hardness , and ease pains thereof : They comfort all places and parts afflicted with Diseases proceeding from a cold and moist habit of body , whether inwardly given , or ouwardly applyed . Dose à ℈ j. ad ℈ ij . in any fit Vehicle .

5. Potestates Baccarum Juniperi , Powers of Juniper-Berries .

They are made as the Powers of Aniseeds and Winter-Cherries , mentioned in Our Pharmacopoeia Londinensis , Lib. 4. Cap. 5. Sect. 3.22 .

Powers of Juniper-berries are of admirable use in the Stone and Gravel , easing all manner of pains , and opening all manner of Obstructions in the Reins , Ureters and Bladder , are prevalent against the Chollick , and all Diseases proceeding from Wind in the Bowels . They ease an afflicted Stomach , comfort all the Viscera , remove all the Stoppages of the Liver and Spleen : I have known the use hereof to cure a Scirrhus of the Liver ( one that might outwardly be felt , of an eminent largeness ) after other Medicines had been long used in vain : many learned Physicians have found by experience , that they cure the Scurvy ; and I know by my own experience , that they cure Asthma's , Coughs , difficulty of Breathing , shortness of Breath , and other the like cold and moist Diseases of the Lungs . Outwardly being bathed therewith they help coldness of the Limbs , Numbness , Palsies , and the Cramp , though never so violent . Dose taken inwardly à gut . xx . ad xxx . in Canary , or Rhenish Wine .

6. Potestates Baccarum Lauri , Powers of Bay-berries .

They are made as the Powers of Juniper Berries , save by reason of their dryness , you must facilitate the Formentation , by the addition of Rhenish Wine , then proceed in all respects as if they were Juniper-berries .

These have all the Virtues of the former , and in the Opinion of the most Learned men , much transcends in strength all the Opperations of Juniper-Berries : moreover these are an admirable Cephalick and Hysterick , they cure old Diseases of the Brain , as old Colds , pituitous Head-Achs , Appoplexies , Epilepsies , Megrims , Palsies , Carus , Lethargy , Convulsions , &c. Outwardly you may bathe the Head therewith , or any other cold part affected therewith . It is prevalent against all cold Gouts and Rheumatisms . It s a singular expedient against the Wind Chollick ; and some say , in that respect out-does all other Medicamonts . It cures all Fits of the Mother , all manner of vapours and strangulation of the Womb : it cleanses , warms and comforts that part . It causeth Fruitfulness , and takes away the worst of Barrenness , whether in Men or Women , according as the Cause may be . Dose à gut . xv . ad xxv . in choice Wine .

7. Potestates Chamaemillae , Powers of Camomil .

They are made as those of Angelica , Wormwood and Mint .

Their Vertues are transcendent in easing all manner of Pains of the Head , Stomach , Belly and extream parts . They are good against fainting and swooning Fits , weakness of Stomack , and loss of Appetite , and therefore they are for the most part mixed with those things which warm and comfort the Stomach , and strengthen the digestive Faculty . They cure all cold Diseases of the Head , but of the Womb more especially : they provoke Urine , and are said to expel the Stone and Gravel ; by some they are esteemed a specifick in the Cure of Agues of all sorts , and for that cause sake , the Aegyptians dedicated the Herb to the Sun. It 's prevalent against Fits of the Mother , and Vapors ascending from the Womb , and other cold passions and affects of that part . Dose à gut . xx . ad xxx . in any convenient Liquor .

8. Potestates Cranij Humani , Powers of Mans Skull .

They may be made as the Quintessence of Hartshorn , mentioned in Our Dispensatory , Lib. 4. Cap. 5. Sect. 16. if you design it as an Antidote against Plague and Poyson : but if against Diseases of the Head , as the Epilepsy , &c. as you make the Quintessence of Elks-hoofs , mentioned in the Book afore-cited . Lib. 4. Cap. 5. Sect. 47. Or , as you make the Quintessence of a Deers-head , hereafter in this Chapter declared . Or , as the Quintessence of Mans Bones , at Sect. 44. following .

The great intention of this Medicament is to cure the Epilepsia , or Falling Sickness , whether in old or young , for which without doubt it is an excellent thing ; it cures most other Diseases of the Head proceeding from cold , and moisture , as Apoplexies , Coma , Carus , Lethargy , Palsies , &c. It may be given to Children àgut . j . or ij . ad jv . or vj. according to Age and Strength , but to such as are grown to Men and Womens estate a gut . xvj . ad xxx . or more , it may be given in black-cherry or Tile flower-waters , or in water of Lilly Convally , or Peony Water ; let it be taken in the morning fasting , or if it may be rather before day ; and last at night going to Bed , and to be continued for a Month ; afterwards upon the intermission of the Fits , you may only give it about the Full and Change ; and lastly once a quarter .

9. Potestates Carui , Powers of Carraway-seeds .

They are made as Powers of Aniseeds and Dill aforegoing .

This Medicine is a powerful Carminative or expeller of Wind , and commonly gives present ease in the most intollerable Cholick : it opens all Obstructions of the Reins and Ureters , provokes Urine , expels the Stone and Gravel , and warms and comforts a weak and enfeebled Stomach . It opens Obstructions of the Womb , and causes a cleansing of those parts ; it also sacilitates the bringing away the Birth and After-birth , and remits the after pains , inwardly given and outwardly applyed to the part pained : Dose à ℈ j , ad ʒss . or more in Rhenish Wine or Canary .

10. Potestates Cymini , Powers of Cummin-seeds .

They are made as are those of Anise , Dill and Carraways .

They are Cephalick , Pectoral , and Carminative , are good against Coughs , Colds , Ulcers in the Lungs , Asthma's , shortness of Breath , stinking Breath , Pleurisies , Stitches , pains of the Stomack and Sides : They at , tennuate thick and gross humors , digest crudities , and dissolve swellings . They are profitable against the Head-ach , Megrim , Vertigo , &c. Open Obstructions in the Stomach , Belly , Reins , Ureters and Womb , and may be given a gut . xvj . ad xxx . in a glass of Rhenish Wine .

11. Potestates ex Corticibus Citri , Powers of Citron Peels .

They are made as the Powers of Orange and Limon-Peels .

They are Cephalick , Cordial and Hysterick , comfort a weak Head and Womb , and are profitably given in all cold Diseases of those parts ; moreover they resist Poyson , and prevail mightily against the Plague and all other Malign and Pestilential Diseases , given in proper Vehicles , according to Age and Strength . They are also beneficial against the bitings of Serpents , Mad-dogs , and other venomous Beasts ; they revive the Spirits , refresh weakned and decayed Nature , and comfort all the parts of mans Body , from Head to Foot. Dose à gut . xx . ad xxx . in a fit Vehicle .

12. Potestates Faeniculi sem . Powers of Fennel-seeds .

They are made as those of Anise , Dill , Caraways and Cummin .

This Medicament is an excellent Pectoral and Carminative , and is mighty prevalent against all Diseases of the Breast and Lungs , for it opens obstructions powerfully , and almost insensibly Dissolves all cold coagulations of those parts , it sweetens the sharpness of Humors , is profitable in a Catarrh , and in the most vehement Coughs , Wheezings , Shortness of Breath , and other stoppages of those parts . It has been found by Experience to be good against Pleurifies , pain and stitches of the Side , the Cholick , and all windy Eruptions in any part of the body : Moreover in After-pains there is not many better things : It is good in all Gripings , Fluxes , bloody-Fluxes , Lienteria's and Diseases and weaknesses of the Bowels proceeding from wind , cold or any sharp and corrosive humor : It is also an admirable thing to be given after violent purging , because it pleasantly ( as it were ) heals the Bowels : moreover , if mix'd with any purge it makes it work without griping : and where any purge works too much , it restrains it , and hinders its virulency : the powers of these Seeds are indeed inferiour to few Medicaments , and do much in some of these cases transcend those of Annise , Cumin or Carawayes : you may use them outwardly to any Ach , pain , lameness or humbness proceeding from Cold , by bathing the place therewith : and inwardly you may give them in choise Canary , from gut . xx to ℈ ij or ʒj , as oft as need requires .

13. Potestates Guajaci , Powers of Guajacum .

This Medicine is made as the Powers of other simples by a conjunction of the Salt , oyl and spirit , freed from all filth and terrestreous matter .

The Virtues are the same with that of the wood , save the Powers act more freely subtilly and effectually , and so consequently more speedily ; They are reported perfectly to cure the Pox , and all its attendants alone ; however it is certain they will do whatever the wood can do in decoction or otherwise : because here you have the wood resolv'd , and the Powers and Essential Virtues only separated and freed from those heavy chains and bands of Corporiety , with which formerly they were clogged : you may give from gut . x. to xx . xxx . or more , as the Patient can bear it , in small Ale , and that as often as the Patient drinks it . But because it is a very hot and drying Medicament , you ought to be cautious to whom you use it , especially for any time , lest it brings upon them an Incurable Consumption , for it dryes excessively , and ought to be used chiefly in cold , moist , watery , slegmatick , and hydropick Bodies , in whom it may prove a medicament of admirable Success . It is also good in all cold and moist Catarrhs ; but the prudent Physician ought to beware that he gives it not too long , but rather by Internals , lest thereby he should over-dry the internal Viscera , and thereby commit an Error not to be amended .

14. Potestates Limonium , Powers of Lemmons .

They are made as are those of Orange and Citron-Peels .

This Medicine is an admirable Cephalick and Cordial , in so much that it has very few equals in the whole Art of Medicine : it strengthens the Brain in all its saculties , comforts and warms it : It is prevalent against the Head-ach and Megrim from a cold Cause ; as also against the Lethargy , Carus , Apoplexy , Epilepsy , Palsy , and all cold and moist Diseases of the Nerves : being 4 or 5 times bathed upon the place where the Cramp comes , it infallibly cures it . It comforts the heart , and is prevalent against Fainting and swooning fits , takes away illness and sickness at stomach , strengthens and fortifies it , and causes a good Digestion : It is also very good to expel wind , and gives ease in the most exquisite pains of the Cholick in a Moment : you may give it from gut . xvj ad xxx . or more , according to the Age and Strength of the sick : and it may be exhibited in a glass of Canary , or of Rhenish Wine and Sugar , Morning and Evening : or in the time of any Paroxism or fainting . It gives as it were immediate relief .

15. Potestates Lavendulae , Powers of Lavender .

This Medicament is prepared as are the Quintess●nces of Bawm and Mint , but with the Addition of a little S.V. rectified , by reason of its dryness .

It is a famous Cephalick , Cardiack , and Hysterick : it is singular good against most cold and moist Diseases of the Head and Nerves : it helps Catarrhs , Palsies , Cramps , Tremblings , Megrim , Leprosies , expells wind , and gives immediate ease in the Cholick ; It expels Urine and the Terms , and , if given in Travel , brings away both Birth and Afterbirth . It helps the Epilepsy and Fits of the Mother , warms the Coldness and Numbness of the Limbs and Joynts , eases pains of the Head and Womb by bathing therewith : Dose inwardly gut . xx .

16. Potestates Mastichinae , Powers of Mastich .

They are made in the same manner as are those of Myrrh .

This Medicament strengthens a weak Stomach , expels wind , and helps the Cholick : it fortifies a weak head and brain , refreshes the Liver , strengthens the Nerves ; stops vomiting and fluxes , helps incontinency of Urine , eases pain , softens hard and scirrhus Tumors , is prevalent against fluxes of the Womb , and all other weaknesses of those parts : annointed on the part afflicted , and also taken inwardly . Dose à ℈ j ad ʒss .

17. Potestates Majoranae , Powers of Sweet-Marjoram● .

They are made as th●se of Bawm and Mint .

This Medicament has a Fragrancy scarcely to be exceeded : it is a mighty Cephalick and Cordial , and performs all that the Powers of Rosemary , Lavender or Sage can do : It cures all cold and moist Diseases of the head , strengthens the Memory beyond measure , fortifies the Brain and animal spirits ; and dryes up the humidities of the head most effectually ; so that 't is thought not to be inferior to any one thing whatsoever in the cure of the Epilepsy or Falling-sickness , the Apoplexy , Lethargy , and such other like Diseases of that part . I have known inveterate Headachs proceeding from a cold & moist cause cured hereby ; and a certain Gentlewoman after many things had been used in vain , for many months , and that by the Advice of several learned men , for a most intollerable and violent pain of the head had remedy hereby , being at last advised to the use hereof by a Neighbour , who had found relief therefrom in like case : she bathed the part pained and her nostrils therewith , and snufft it also up her Nostrils : taking some few drops inwardly in a glass of wine . Dose from ℈ j ad ʒss .

18. Potestates Origani , Powers of Origanum .

They are made as the former .

This Medicine powerfully expels wind and gives ease in the Cholick , provokes Urine and the Terms , and facilitates both Birth and After-birth : it helps forward the curing of Wounds and old Ulcers , whether inward or outward : and expels the Poyson in such as are bit by mad Dogs or other venomous Beasts : It is very profitable against the Poison of Opium , and against all cold and moist affects of the Brain and Nerves , as Epilepsies , Apoplexies , Lethargy , Carus , Palsy , Headach , Megrim , &c. It strengthens the Stomach to a Wonder , stops Vomiting , helps Digestion ; prevails against Catarrhs , and is an admirable thing in fainting and swooning Fits , comforts the heart , revives the Spirits , and restores in Consumptions . It is said to prevail against Dropsies , old Coughs , Asthma's , Scabs , Itch , Scurvy , and yellow Jaundice . It opens Obstructions of Liver and Spleen : it strengthens and fortifies the Womb , and is good against Fits of the Mother : moreover it is an Antidote against all manner of Vegetable and Animal Poysons : Dose à gut . xvj ad xxx , in any proper Vehicie .

19. Potestates Pulegii , Powers of Penny-royal .

They are made as are those of Marjoram and Origanum .

It is a Medicament of most subtil parts ; it attenuates , opens , cuts , dissolves , provokes Urine , expels Gravel and Stone , brings down the Terms , and is good to bring away the dead Child and After-birth : it is profitable against the Dropsy and Jaundice , gives ease in the Cholick ; is pectoral , opens Obstructions of the Lungs , and is good against Colds , Coughs , Asthma's and difficulty of Breathing . It is also prevalent against the Falling-sickness , Apoplexies , Palsy , Convulsions , Pains of the Head , Megrim , Leprosy , &c. Dose a gut . xvj . ad xxjv or xxx . in any convenient Vehicle . outwardly , being bath'd with , it eases all manner of Pains and Cramps coming from a cold Cause . The Gout and other Pains of the Joynts .

20. Potestates Rosmarini , Powers of Rosemary .

They are made as are those of Lavender , &c.

This is a Medicine of wonderful Vertues , nor do I know how to praise it enough ; my perpetual conversation in the use thereof has given me a large satisfaction as to its Vertues , and that it s above the ordinary Force of other Remedies . It prevails against all cold and moist diseases of the head , heart and womb , and is indeed an admirable Counter poyson : It is admirable against Head , achs , Megrims , Garus , Lethargy , Epil●psy , Convulsion , Palsy , dimness of sight ; it comforts the head , revives the Spirit , cures a stinking Breath , opens obstructions of the Liver , S● leen and Womb , and is an excellent thing against the Jaundice●its good against the most vehement Catarrh , cold Rhumes , windy Gouts , Rhumatisms , Cholick , Griping of the Guts , and wind in any part , it provokes Urine and the Terms , facilitates both Birth and After-birth . It warms , dryes and comforts the Brain , quickens the senses , causeth watchfulness , and takes away dulness , drousiness and sleepiness : it strengthens the nerves powerfully , and is said to be a specifick in the cure of the Palsy , Cramp , yellow Jaundice , and a stinking Breath . It preserves health , and keeps back old age . Dose a ℈ j ad ʒss .

21. Potestates Rhodij , Powers of Rhodium .

They are made by a conjunction of salt , oyl and spirit , in one compleat Body , as we have often taught in other places .

This Medicine is not only a singular persume , but is also of great Power against all cold and moist Diseases of the Head and Brain ; and powerfully opens Obstructions of the Reins , Ureters and Bladder . It is good against Palsies , Convulsions and Epilepsies , provokes Urine and expels the Stone and Gravel , more especially if they lodg in the Kidneys . It eases all manner of Pains proceeding of Cold in any part of the Body ; more especially the after-pains of a Woman in Labor . Dose à ℈ j ad ℈ ij in Rhenish wine swetned with Sugar : outwardly , for pain you may bath therewith .

22. Potestates Rutae , Powers of Rue .

They are made as the Powers or Quintessence of Time.

This Medicine is an Antidote against all manner of Poyson of what nature , kind or quality soever . It is good against the bitings of mad dogs , serpents , and of all venomous Creatures . It is an obsolute Antidote against the Malignity and poison of the Plague , and all other kinds of malign Feavers ; for it overcomes the power of their Venom to a Miracle : and not only so , but is also an excellent preservative in all infectious times and places . It is prevalent against the Pleurisie , eases pains of the head , sides , and of the Cholick : its good in Surfeits , provokes Urine and the Terms , facilitat's both Birth and After-birth , gives ease in After pains ; and is an admirable thing against sits of the Mother : it attenuates thick humours , digests crudities , warms the Stomach , resists Poyson , expels wind , and helps stoppages in Urine : it provokes Sweat , and has been successfully given against Agues : Outwardly you may bath the back , and otherparts pained therewith , as in Headachs , Megrims , Vertigo's , &c. Dose ad ℈ j , in some convenient Liquor .

23. Potestates ê Sassafras , Powers of Sassafras .

They are made as are those of Rhodium .

This is a Medicament transcending most of like kind yet known in the World , and , except the Potestates Rosmarini , I know nothing to compare herewith ; I have used it with Success ( and do daily ) in all cold and moist Diseases of the Head , Brain and Nerves ; wherein it has done wonders . It is powerful against the Headach , Megrim , Vertigo , Lethargy , &c. being given inwardly , and outward●y a plyed : In Diseases of the head , you may bath the part affected therewith morning , noon and night : let some small quantity be drawn up the nostrils , and give it inwardly in a few drops in any proper Liquor : I know no simple Medicine so a●●ointely pow'rful against most diseases of the Head , except the Potestates R●smarini aforementioned : And indeed this performs all that they do , and in some few causes more powerfully : I have used it more than a thousand times with an absolute Success , and therefore cannot but commend it in all the cases aforementioned , or wherein the Powers of Rosemary may be used . It is an Antidote against Poyson , the biting of mad dogs , Serpents and other venomous Creatures : It prevails against the malignity of the Plague , and all other malign Feavers . It attenuates thick humours , opens Obstructions , discusses and expels wind , provokes sweat powerfully ; and is a great Alexipharmic in the French Pox , and may be taken daily in drink after the manner of Diet , perforing thereby more than any Guajacum diet can do , and is estimated by many learned Physicians as a specifick against that Disease , its Symptoins , and other Corruptions of the humors . It is said to cure Barrenness in male or female , if there be not a defect of the parts , &c. It is good against Epilepsies , Convulsions , Palsies , Cramps , Gouts , defects of Eye-sight , because it warms , strengthens and comforts even every part of mans Body . It cures a stinking breath , and helps in most diseases of the Lungs , by opening of their obstructions . It is prevalent against Catarrhs , cold Rheums , and Rheumatisms or running Pains all over the whole Body , being inwardly taken , and outwardly apply'd to the part grieved : you may give it in Canary or other fit Liquor à gut . xvj ad xxx . I who use it dayly , have a sufficient Experience of its Virtues ; but cannot sufficiently commend it , or give it its due praise .

24. Potestates Sagapeni , Powers of the Gum Sagapenum .

They are made as are those of Ammoniacum .

This Medicine is a good Neurotick , Stomatick , Hysterick . and Arthritick : It is good against all cold and moist Diseases of the Nerves , Womb , Spleen , and Joints . It is good against Palsies and Cramps , against Cholick and hardness of the Spleen : it provokes the Terms , softens hard Tumors of the Mesentery : it is said also to hasten both Birth and After-birth .

25. Potestates Salviae , Powers of Sage .

They are made as are the Powers of Bawm .

This Medicine mightily strengthens the head , brain and nerves ; quickens the Senses and Memory , and is good against Apoplexies , Epilepsies , Vertigo's , Palsies , Lethargies , &c. It is pectoral , and therefore good against Asthma's , shortness of Breath , difficulty of breathing , Coughs , Pleurisies , spitting of Blood , pains and stitches of the sides : it stops vomiting , strengthens the stomach , and causes a good digestion . It discusses and expels wind , strenthens and fortifies the womb : it opens all Obstructions of the Reins , Ureters and Bladder , provokes Urine strongly , and the Terms : yet the constant taking hereof by a woman with Child , prevents Miscarriage : in a woman not with Child , it cleanses the Womb and makes Fruitful . Dose à ℈ j ad ʒss .

26. Potestates Satureiae , Powers of Savory .

They are made as is the Quintessence of Time.

This Medicine is attenuating , cutting cleansing , opening and discussing : it strengthens the Stomach , Spleen & Womb , opens Ostructions of the Lungs , discusses and expels Wind , gives ease in the Cholick , and causes a good Digestion : it stops Vomiting , causes a good Appetite , provokes Urine and the Terms , and helps Suffocation of the Womb , or fits of the Mother : It is good against a Lethargy , helps Palsies , Numbness , Cramps , and Convulsions ; and is very profitable against the Cough , Asthma and Dropsy .

27. Potestates Succini , Powers of Amber .

The Powers of Amber may be made , both as is the Quintessence of Carannae , in Our Pharm . Lond. lib. 4. ca. 5 Sect. 12. and as is made the Quintessence of Myrrh in the place cited , Sect. 30.

It is indeed a most admirable thing against all cold and moist Diseases of the Head , Brain , Nerves and Womb : It cures Head-ach , Megrims , Vertigo's , &c. and helps any pituitous Distemper of the Brain : it cures Cramps and Convulsions ; and is very beneficial in all Resolutions of the Nerves , and is very prevalent against the Gout and Sciatica , and against the Afterpains in a woman newly delivered . Given to a woman in Travel , it causes speedy delivery . It is good against fits of the Mother in women , and being given in alarge dose , it provokes sweat , and thereby prevails against Agues : dose à gut . x. ad xxx . or more in Canary or Rhenish wine .

28. Potestates Tanaceti , Powers of Tansey .

They are made as is the Quintessence of Mint .

This Medicine is Traumatick , Hysterick and Nephritick : It kills Worms in Children , expels wind , gives ease in the Cholick and Stone ; opens stoppages of the Reins Ureters and Bladder , provokes the Terms , facilitates the Delivery of women in Labour ; cures fits of the Mother , heats and warms a cold Stomach , attenuates glutinous stegm there , is pectoral , helps Asthma's , difficulty of breathing , and shortness of Breath ; and , if given after other things proper to carry off the matter of the Dropsie and Jaundice ; it so fortifies the Tone of the Viscera that those diseases scarcely ever return any more .

29. Potestates Abrotoni , Powers of Southernwood .

They are made as the Powers of Wormwood .

This Medicine is Alexipharmick , Hysterick and Uterine : It resists the Putrefaction and Poyson of the Plague and other malign Feavers : expels and destroys the Venom of mad Dogs , biting of Vipers , and other Venomous Beasts : It kills worms provokes the Terms , helps fits of the Mother , warms a cold Stomach , and is good against the Jaundice : It opens stoppages of the Reins and bladder , and provokes Urine , expelling gravel , slime and other filth : Outwardly , it is good in the Gout , and in all cold , moist and Paralytick Distempers of the nerves , strengthning weak Limbs and Joints . Dose à ℈ j ad ʒss .

30. Potestates Aurantiarum , Powers of Oranges .

They are made as the Powers of Limons and Citrons .

This Medicament is a mighty Cordial comforting the heart , refreshing nature , and reviving all the Spirits , natural , vital and animal : It cures most Diseases of the head , brain and nerves proceeding from a cold and moist Cause : it 's prevalent against a Lethargy and Carus , It strengthens weak sinews and limbs , cures Cramps and Convulsions , and helps the loss of Memory : it heats , warms and cleanses a cold and distempered Womb , is powerful against fits of the Mother : and by a constant taking thereof , makes such as are barren fruitful . It has all the Virtues of the Potestates Limonium , to which I farther refer you , but this is somewhat the stronger Medicine , and not altogether so delectable : dose à gut . xx . ad xxx . in a Glass of Wine or Cordial .

APPENDIX I. OF ESSENCES so called .

31. Essentia Castorci , Essence of Castor .

℞ Castor , cut and bruise it , then maccrate it ( in spirit of Castor , mixt if you pleas with spirit of Rosemary , Lavender , Sage or sweet Marjoram , all perfectly destegmated , a sufficient quantity ) in B. M. for five dayes , to which add the Volatile oyl , and Salt of Castor ; Circulate till they be perfectly united , and become clear .

§ 1. It is an excellent thing against the Falling sickness , Apoplexy , Palsy , Vertigo , Megrim , Convulsions , and the like great affects of the Brain : dose à ℈ j ad ʒss or ʒj . § 2. Some Authors prescribe it to be thus made : Reduce your Castoreum into fine pouder , dissolve it in pure rectified spirit of Salt ; abstract the spirit from it again , and affuse upon it , the highest rectified spirit of Castor , spirit of Wine , R●smary or Lavender , &c. digest them in a gentle B.M. for 20 days ; then decanting the spirit from the faeces ; you may either draw off the spirit in Balneo Vaporis , leaving the Essence of Castor behind , or you may keep them together .

32. Essentia Croci , Essence of Sassron .

℞ Saffron lb ij , the highest rectified Spirit of Saffron lb iv , digest two daies , then distil in a Glass B. M. and cohobate ten times , at last impregnate the distilled liquor with the Tincture , so long till it will receive no more .

It is a wonderful Cordial , and makes the heart glad : it strengthens and revives the spirits , comforts a drooping spirit ; resists the malignity of burning Feavers , Meastes , Small P●x , Plague , Poyson , &c. Dose and ʒss . in a convenient Vehicle ; it provokes the Terms , and miraculously facilitates the delivery of women in Childbirth . After the same manner may be prepared Essence of Cochenele .

33. Essentia Opii , Essence of Opium .

℞ Opium lb ss , Sp. of Opium lb viij : digest till the Opium is dissolved ( which ought to be done by little and little , & by degrees ; ) then distil in a glass Balneo Mariae , and cohobate ten times : at last impregnate the distilled Liquor with the Tincture of fresh Opium , so long till it will receive no more , but appears in the Glass as red as blood .

§ 1. It has all the Virtues of Opium , but much more safe ; it cases all manner of pains , is good against all sorts of Feavers and Agues , Vomiting , the Cholick and Griping of the Guts , as also the Stone , whether in the Reins or Bladder , stops all fluxes , and gives rest and quietness . § 2. When you give it , the dose may be from gut . vj ad xx or more , according to the age , strength and necessity of the sick ; alwayes mixing with it as many drops of the Powers of Cloves , Limons , Oranges , or Essence of Saffron , in a glats of Sack , and so to be taken at night going to bed . § 3. After the same manner you may prepare it with Spirit of Vinegar , Spirit of Sal Armoniack , Vitriol or Sulphur , Juyces of Citrons , Limons , Quinces , &c.

34. Essentia Magna , The great Essence .

℞ Rosemary , Lavender , Sage , Marjoram , Time , Bawm , Angelica , Ros Solis , Origanum , Savory , A. bruise all in a mortar , and with Bay salt and Leven cause a Fermentation ; then put all into a copper Vesica well tinn'd ; to which add a sixt part of Rhenish wine ; and to every pint of Rhenish wine add Saffron ℥ ij . Cochenelle ℥ j , Cloves sliced , Nutmeggs bruised A. ℥ ss: distill according to Art , and cohobate ten times till the Volatile Salt arises : lastly calcine the faeces , from which extract a Crystalline or sweet Salt , adding it to the Liquor distilled , to every pint of which also put Oyl of Cinnamonʒj , mix and keep them in a glass . Vessel close stopt .

§ 1. It is a Medicine of great virtues : It restores in Consumptions , strengthens all the inward parts ; helps in all Diseases of the Head , Heart , Brest and Lungs , and makes merry a sad and drooping spirit : it cures Plague , malign Feavers , small Pox , Poyson : it cures the Vertigo , Epilepsia , Megrim , Convulsions , Palsies , Tremblings , and such like . Dose à ℈ j and ʒj in fragrant Wine . § 2. But there are some who make this Essence , by grosly bruising the Ingredients , and mixing therewith a sufficient Quantity of Canary , which they digest in a Vessel with a blind Head , in a gentle Balneo for two Months : then , expressing all with a press , they calcine the faeces , and extract therefrom a Crystaline salt : the expressed Liquor is again digested , as aforesaid , till a glorious Liquor be separated from the faeces ; which Liquor being decanted , they add to it the aforesaid Crystals , and a little Oyl of Cinnamon which is then to be kept close in a glass Vessel for use .

35. Essentia Odontalgica , Essence for the Tooth-ach .

℞ Spirit of Wine camphorated , Tincture or Powers of Cloves , A. ℥ j , distilled Oyls of Box and of Guajacum , ana . ʒ vij . black Oyl of Sulphur , blood red Tincture of Opium , A. ʒvj . mix , and you will have an oyly , red , transparent Liquor , which keep in a glass Vial well stopt for use .

It is an admirable thing to ease the Toothach , by drawing off the sharp humor which falls on the Teeth . You may dip a little bit of Cotton as big as a Pea in it and apply it to the Tooth , or put it into its hollow part , if there is any , so will much water presently fall away , and the pain will cease .

36. Essentia Auri , Essence of Gold.

℞ fine Gold , dissolve it in rectified Oyl of Salt ; to which being dissolved , put as much Oyl of Vitriol : abstract the Oyls from it again , and drawing off , as aforesaid , thus cohobate 12 times , but ev'ry time have a care that your Gold be not left dry , but somewhat moist : being 12 times cohobated ( the last time drawing off the Oyl ) put upon the Calx the best rectifyed S. V. s●t it in a Cellar , or some cool place , where letting it stand for some days , a part of the Gold will Crystalize : Take out those Crystals , evaporate a part of the Water , and set the rest to Crystalize , as before ; this do till all the Gold is turned to Crystals , which dry on clean brown paper in a warm dry air These dry Crystals beat into fine powder , on which put S. V. rectified , digest some daies in a gentle B. M. then abstract the S. V. by degrees , very gently , and the true essence of Sol will remain behind like an oyl .

It 's a Specifick in the Cure of the Apoplexy and Falling sickness , and indeed of all Diseases affecting the Head , Heart and Nerves . It s a Sudorifick , a Counter-poison , and a Restorative in Consumptions ; and also expels the Malignity of the Measles , Small Pox , spotted Feaver and Plague . Dose à gut . jv ad viij .

37. Essentia Argentea viridis , green Essence of Silver .

℞ fine Silver , dissolve it in A , and precipitate with Salt water , which Calx dulcifie with Common water , till it be fully free from the Salts : this done , mix it with Flowers of Sulphur , reverberate it under a Muffel to a very subtle Calx , upon which put S. V. rectifi'd and Tartariz'd : digest a Month in B.M. then draw off the spirit , and cohobate seven times , so will the Calx be brought into a Liquor which being again digested a Month in B. M. will become a pure green juyce .

It strengthens the Brain extreamly , and is prevalent against all affects thereof , as Frensy , Madness , Lethargy , Carus , falling sickness , Convulsions , Vertigo , Megrim , Headach , &c. it is also good against the Stone in the Reins and Bladder , and resists all Feavers : Dose à gut . vj ad xij in Canary or other proper Vehicle .

38. Essentia Vitrioli Cupri , Essence of Vitriol of Copper .

℞ fine Verdigrise ( made of the filings of Venus and spirit of Vinegar ) extract the Tincture with warm water , which filter and coagulate over a gentle Heat , till it is thick like Honey : distill this in an Alembick by degrees of fire , so will a thick substance ascend , sticking to the Alembick , which then you must take off , and put it down with a stick into the Cucurbit , and this you must do , as oft as it ascends ; when it rises no more , let it cool , put it into a Retort , and distill in a strong fire ( the stronger the better ) so will there ascend , first a white four spirit , then a yellow sour spirit , lastly some blood-red drops , with a white cloud ; when no more will come-over , let it cool . Take all that which distill'd over , and in a Bolt-head with a gentle heat ( lest any of the yellow or red should ascend ) distill off all the white spirit , so will a blackish red matter remain behind , from which extract a red Tincture with S.V. rectified ( as often putting on fresh S.V. as it is tinged red ) then distill both together by Retort , cohobating often ; lastly , in a gentle BM separate the S.V. so will you have remaining the true essence of Copper .

This cures all affects of the Womb , fits of the Mother , Scirrhus , Cancer , inflamation . and Ulcers of the Womb , all which it doth by Dissolution , Consumption and Expuision of the tartarous matter ; expelling the Mass of the Venomous humors . It cures the Dropsy , Rhagades , Condyloma , Hoemorrhoides , &c. It is also a Specifick in the cure of the Epileps● , Apoplexy , and other diseases of the Brain . Dose from gr. iij ad x. in Peony or black-Cherry water .

39. Essentia , seu Argentum Mercurij , Essence or Silver of Mercury .

℞ Quick silver purged well with Salt and Vinegar , dissolve it in a well rectified AF. set it to shoot into Crystals , which grind well with Oleum Tartari per deliquium ; after wash away the Oyl , and all sharpness from it , and put thereon spirit of Vinegar : let it stand in a gentle heat , till the Quick silver swims on the top of the Vinegar like leaves of Silver , which take off carefully by decanting the Vinegar ( with that which swims on the top of it ) from what remains in the bottom , filter the decanted Vinegar through a brown paper , and the silver leaves of the Mercury will be on the paper . Then put the filtred Vinegar on the other part of the Mercury which remained in the bottom ( adding more fresh spirit , if need be ) and proceed as before repeating this work till all or most of the Mercury is risen in such like silver leaves .

Paracelsus saith , That it is design'd against all Obstructions and other inveterate Diseases of the Lungs , as the Peripneumonia , Phthisis , Pining , and Tartarous coagulations in all Organick parts , for it even melts the most obdurate humours and Coagulations . Dose à gut . vj ad xij . in a proper Vehicle .

APPENDIX II. OF QVINTESSENCES so called .

40. Quinta Essentia Bufonum Fabri , Fabers Quint-essence of Toads .

℞ Toads in great numbers , in the month of June , hang them up and dry them in the Sun , then calcine till the ashes are white , from which with Carduus or Scabious-water or water of Limon . Peels , extract a Salt to the highest whightness : mix , and keep this Salt with Treacle water . There are some which order the Quintessence to be made with the distillation of live Toads ; but Faber affirms , that Water to be the highest Poison , and from its Volatile Spirit , to kill by its odour .

This Salt is one of the chiefest Antidotes against Poison , resisting all Venom to a wonder . For the fire ( by which it is made ) consumes all , excepting the Salt or Essence of Life , which is never Venomous , but excites and defends the life , against the assaults and malignity of its Adversary . It 's as prevalent against the Contagion of the Air , as against material Poyson taken-in by the mouth . It is powerful against the Plague , Pestilential Buboes and Carbuncles , Scirr●us humors , & Cancers , taking away their malignity , and sudenly curing and healing them . It is also of great force against all sorts of Dropsies and watery Tumors . Give it in the morning fasting ad ʒss or ʒj , either in the Treacle-water aforesaid , or in Cinnamon-water . Outwardly for the Mortification of Cancers , use it by unction or bathing .

41. Quinta essentia Ranarum Fabri , Quintessence of Frogs .

℞ Frogs in the Month of June , and in B.M. distill them alive with a very gentle fire , for the space of 4 hours . What distils-over in that time take away and keep it by it self . Change the receiver , lute well the Joints , and remove the glass-body from the B.M. into Sand , distilling all the remaining part of the humidity , which join with the former . What yet remains in the bottom of the Alembick , burn with a strong fire in a strong Crucible to white Ashes . Extract and purify the Salt to the highest Whiteness and Sweetness , which joyn to the former liquor seven times rectified by distillation ; which being united , let be kept for use .

It is a great Arcanum for the curing of Quartans , which it do's by an occult Property . it cures Quotidian and Tertian Feavers , at once taking , being given in Tobacco-water , the sick after vomiting , sweating well upon it . It cools Inflamations , and eases their pain , by outward anointing with it . It is prevalent against an Erysipelas , suddenly taking away its burning . It cures the Gout , from a hot Cause , as also hollow ulcers , being apply'd by unction . It is taken ad ℥ j , with Carduus or Tobacco-water early in the morning fasting , and sweating upon it .

42. Quinta Essentia Cerae Fabri , Quintessence of Wax .

This is little more than an Oyl of Wax , which you may make as we have taught in Our Pharmacopoeia , lib. 4. cap. 3. sect. 31. only with this difference : 1. That the distillation may go slowly on , and be perform'd in about six days . 2. That it be done in sand . 3. That it be seven times rectifi'd , and every time in a new glass Retort . 4. That you mix Salt with the wax in stead of Sand , that so when the distillation is over , the Salt may be washd away , and afterwards the Faeces to be calcin'd , from whose Ashes , with the water of Hypericon , you may extract a pure Salt , which is to be mixed with the aforesaid Oyl .

The Virtues you have in the aforecited place ; besides which it is of incomparable use for all internal ulcers , the Dysentery , ulcrated and cancerated Haemorrhoids , Cholick and griping of the Guts , being given à gut . viij ad 12 in SV. or Cinnamon-water , and applying it outwardly to places ulcerated . This Arcanum is able to draw the Virtues of all Flowers into it self , only by Infusion : And with it you may prepare a vulnerary Balsam , effectual for the healing of all green wounds and cleansed ulcers .

43. Quinta Essentia Capitis Cervi Fabri , Quintessence of a Deers head .

℞ The head of a Deer whose horns are young and tender ( the old being lately cast ) take off the skin , and put the head with its horns ( being cut into little bits ) and an equal quantity of Deers-blood , into a glass Vessel , which putrify in warm horseaung for a month ( Sol and Mercury being in Leo : ) after a Months time ( viz. 40 dayes which is a medicinal month ) let all be distilled in B. M. in warm ashes , with a very gentle fire . Separate the spirit from the flegm and watery part , which you will know in the distillation how to distinguish , by Vapours ascending up in streaks , being in the head of the Alembick converted into water : those streaks ceasing , change the Receiver , taking the flegm , till the white and clammy spirits ascend . Then is it time again to change the Vessel , taking the white water which comes forth by it self , augmenting the fire by degrees , till all the said white water is ascended . Now augment the fire again , that the Volatile Salt may sublime white and clean , which will stick to the sides of the Alembick head : this salt keep in a Glass close stopt with a glass stopper . The spirit and white water put together , and purify by a seven fold Distillation . After adjoyn the volatile Salt , and distill again seven times , changing the A●lembick every time , or at leastwise cleansing of it . The Caput Mortuum calcine with a very strong fire , till it is white , from which extract the Salt , which purify by reiterated Calcmations , solutions and filterations , viz. so long , till being dissolv'd it emits no faeces . This Salt joyn with the aforesaid Volatile salt , spirit and water , which circulate to a perfect conjunction .

This Arcanum radically cures the Falling sickness , is powerful in most Diseases of the Head , as Apoplexy , Vertigo , Hemicrania , Head-ach , Palsy , Convulsions , &c. and is very prevalent against the suffocation of the Womb. Dose ʒj in broth .

44. Quinta Essentia Corallorum Fabri , Quintessence of Coral .

℞ Coral , beat and reduce it into an Alcool , dissolve it in the best Vinegar , and digest in a warm Balneo for some dayes , till ( the Solution being repeated ) all the Coral is dissolv'd : the dissolutions filter and evaporate in a silver or golden vessel ( one of glass may serve the turn ) to dryness . The Salt then dissolve in distilled rain-water , and purify it by many Evaparations , desiccations and solutions , till it is freed from all its terrestreity , is clear as crystal , sweet as sugar , and will melt like wax . Take again new Coral , powder and mix it with an equal quantity of Sal Armoniack which sublime together , till the Sal Armoniac ascends very red , and carries with it the Tincture of the Coral . This red Tincture separate from the Salt with Alchooliz'd S. V. perfectly devested of all its slegm ; which is done , by so often putting on the said S.V. till the Salt remains purely white . Then by a gentle heat abstract the S.V. by distillation : the Tincture which remains in the bottom , conjoyn with the afore prepared Salt , so have you the Quintessence of Coral very red , and of admirable Virtues , which keep in a glass close stopt for use .

This Arcanum is of so great power in purging and cleansing the blood , that it roots out all Diseases proceeding from corruption and putresaction thereof . It cures the Leprosy , stops the Flux of Terms , and all other Fluxes of the Bowels , as also all fluxes of blood against Nature . It wonderfully comforts and strengthens the heart and stomach , restores the natural heat , and radical moisture , and is of excellent use in the cure of Consumptions . It dissolves coagulated blood , as also sand , gravel and stone , both in the Reins and bladder , being given in the Essence of Rest-harrow . It heals simple wounds , though made with poison'd weapons , old ulcers , Pistula's , and such other like Diseases : Dose á ʒss ad ʒj in broth , Canary Wine or some essence proper against the distemper : outwardly mix it with proper Balsams , and so use it warm .

45. Quinta Essentia Cupri Fabri , Quintessence of Copper .

℞ fine filings of pure Copper , flowers of Sulphur , Salt of Tartar , A. put them into an earthen Pot well glaz'd , and with a sufficient quantity of water , bo●l them for some hours , stirring them in the mean while with a wooden slice , till all the Copper , Sulphur , and Salt is dissolved , adding in the boyling new water , so often as need requires ; or , you may m●lt the Copper , Sulphur and Salt together , and then dissolve by boyling , as aforesaid . This done , and being cold , put the Solution into a Cellar , or in some other cold place , that the limpid Solution may concreet into Vitriol , of a pure blew colour . Gather the Vitriol , the remaining water evaporate upon a gentle fire to half , which then set again in a cold place , to concreet into more Vitriol . Gather the Vitriol again , the remaining water evaporate , and concreet again : repeating this Operation so long as any Vitriol will fall or shoot . At last gather all your Vitriol together , which dry in a Copper or Iron Vessel , and make the Quintessence thereof , as we have taught to make the Quintessence of Common Vitriol , in Our Pharmacopoeia Lond. l. 4. c. 5 , Sect. 46.

This is said to cure all affects of the head , coming either from a hot or cold cause . It comforts and strengthens , restores the radical Humidity , cleanses and purifies the blood , and is the only absolute Remedy for the cure of the Leprosy . It cures all continual and intermitting Feavers , corroborates all the Viscera , excites the natural heat , heals excoriations of the Skin , all Wounds and Ulcers whether new or old , only by applying it to them ; It eases all pains of the Gout , and dissolves the Arthritick nodes , proceeding from what Cause soever . It stops Catarrhs , strengthens the Brain and Nerves , wonderfully comforts the Joynts , and dissolves tartarous Viscosity . It softens all extream hard and Scirrhus Tumors , melting and dissolving them . Nimis ( dixit Faber ) longum esset percurrere omnes hujus arcani Virtutes & proprietates , sussiciet hoc tibi unum , quod omnibus morbis accommodari pot est , sit arcanum restaurans & roborans . Let it be taken in Broth or distilled Cinnamon Water , Hipocras or good Canary a ℈ j and ℈ ij . at any hour of the day , without observation of any order , it being only a strengthning and restoring Medicine .

46. Quinta Essentia Ferri Fabri , Quintessence of Iron .

℞ Filings of Iron , heat them red hot , which extinguish in the best Vinegar : heat them red hot , and quench them again , as before , which work repeat seven times , or till they are converted into a most red Crocus . Put this Crocus into a Phial , with a long neck , to which affuse the best Spirit of Vinegar , so as it may over-top it , about the breadth of eight fingers : stop the Phial close , and place it in a gentle digestion in warm Ashes for a Month , shaking the Phial several times every day , till the Vinegar is tinged into a red Color ; decant the tinged Vinegar , by inclination , into another glass Vessell : to the remaining magma affuse new Spirit of Vinegar , and digest again in warm ashes , till it is tinged ; this again separate , and put it to the former . The magma remaining calcine , or make red hot upon a smooth Tile , and then quench it in the best Vinegar , as before ; which repeat about 4 times , or till it becomes a very red Crocus . Put this Crocus into the former Phial , affusing thereon new Spirit of Vinegar , and digest as before till it is tinged : this so often repeat as the Vinegar by digestion will be tinged . Then put all the tinged Vinegar together , which destil in B.M. with a gentle fire , till the Tincture remans at the botom of the Alembick of the thickness of Honey . To this put the highest alchooliz'd S. V. till all the Magma is dissolv'd , which digest in a warm B. M. the tinged S.V. separate , by Inclination , to the remaining Magma put new Spirit of Wine rectified , and digest again , this often repeat till the Magma is dissolv'd , or till the S.V. will be no more tin●edred . The S.V. thus tinged distill very gently , by a Retort , till all the Spirit is ascended : then at length augment the sire , and ( the Receiver being Changed ) by a strong distillation force over the Oyl purely red , which 3 or 4 times rectify by a Retort . The Magma of every distillation gather together , and calcine it on a tile to whiteness , from which extract a Salt by many Solutions , evaporations and calcinations , which joyn with the aforesaid rectified oyl , and keep the mixture in a glass close stopt for use .

This dissers not much from the Philosophick Oyl of Steel , in our Pharm . Lon. lib. 3. cap. 4. Sect. 14. but only in the praeparation of the Crocus . It is a wonderful Balsam for the Cure of all Ulcers whether old or new . It powerfully conglutinates Wounds , dissolves and transmutes Corroding Humours ; and preserves the part from Corruption . It comforts the Stomach , and chears the Spirits . It stops a Gonorrhaea , the Hepatick flux , and all other Fluxes of the Bowels . Dose ℈ j.

47. Quinta essentia Gattariae seu Nepetae Fabri , Quintessence of Nep.

It is made as you make Quintessonce of Baxm or Mint , in Our Pharm . Lond. Lib 4. Cap. 5. Sect. 31. and 32.

This Arcanum is of an exceeding sweet scent , by which it recreates the Animal Spirits and Functions . It is an excellent thing against Obstructions of the Liver , Spleen and Womb. It prevails against the Green-Sickness in Virgins , so that there is scarce any thing more powerful . It strengthens the Concoctive and Digestive Faculty , comforts all the Viscera , chears the Spirits , purifies the Blood , takes away all stoppages , causes a good color in the Face ; certainly and powerfully provokes the Terms , strengthens and cleanses the Womb , and causes Barren Women to become Fruitful . In easing the Sciatica nothing is more powerful ; it also cures the Elephantiasis ( if Faber says true , ) and biting of Venomous Beasts . Dose a ℈ j. ad ʒj . Externally you may apply it with a little Lint .

48. Quinta essentia Gambogiae Fabri , Quintessence of Gambogia .

℞ Guttae Gambae lb j . or ij . bruise it , put it into a fit Vessel , and with the strongest fire , distil ad descensum , encreasing the Fire by degrees , till the Faeces are burnt and incinerated . After distillation , separate the Oyl from the water , which will be in very great plenty . Rectify the Oyl in a Retort ( with a little Vitriol calcin'd to redness ) till the Empyreuma is gone : This Oyl keep and conjoyn with the Salt , extracted out of the Ashes of the faces , depurated by many iterated solutions and calcinations . Now taking again more Guttae Gambae , viz. ℥ vj. or ℥ viij . dissolve it ( in a Bolt-Head ) in the best rectified SV. mixed with its equal weight of Oyl of Vitriol , by digesting it 15 days , in a warm B. M. then destil in the same Balneo , all that can possibly be drawn over , Vpon the magma remaining put the new distilled Spirit , and digest till it is perfectly dissolved , viz. for three or four days , then silter it well , and what will not admit of Filteration , destil as before in the aforesaid B. M. Again , dissolve , digest , filterate and distil so often as the remaining magma , will emit any faeces . The Magma being separated from all the S. V. dissolve it with the juyce of Limons , distilled with Spirit of Vitriol ; digest all together in a gentle heat for fifteen days , after which separate the said distilled juyce and spirit , by a boyling B. M. or by warm Ashes , till the Magma is of the consistency of Honey . To this Magma put the afore-prepared Oyl and Salt , which digest three or four days together , then keep it in a glass close stopt for use .

It cures Quartans , dissolves tartarous Humors , drys up water betwixt the Flesh and Skin , powerfully exhauriates serose Humors , cures a Leucophlegmatia , the evil color and Green-sickness in Virgins , strengthens the Ventricle , opens all Obstructions , and expels Wind. It comforts the Liver , purifies the Blood , opens the Pores , causes Sweat , and is one of the most powerful Arcanums yet known in the cure of the Gout ; for it takes away the internal Cause , refocillates the Parts , strengthens the Nerves and Muscles , takes away Trembling , is prevalent against the Palsy , and other cold and moist Difeases of the Brain , proceeding of Fiegm : it frees the Breast and Lungs of pituitous Humors , cures the Dropsy , and takes away the vices of the Skin . Dose à gr. vj. ad x. in broth or syrup , or made up in the form of Pills with crums of Bread.

49. Quinta Essentia Mellis Fabri , Quintessence of Honey .

℞ Honey , dissolve it in Rain Water seven times distilled , despumate it with a gentle fire , and that so often , till it emits no Faeces in the solution , but remains in the water in which it is dissolved cleer and limpid . Circulate it for a whole Month in a Pellican , with a gentle heat or fire . Then Destil in B.M. as much as you can conveniently get over , the rest destil in Ashes to dryness , even to the burning of the earthy matter . From the Caput Mortuum well Calcined , elixiviate a Salt , which purify by many iterated solutions and calcinations , till it is perfectly freed from all firth . This Salt ( thus purified ) conjoyn with the Aqua Mollis ( which you destilled in B.M. ) seven times distilled , to which add the Oyl distilled in Ashes , and made pure by several rectifications : Digest all leisurely , till it comes to a Balsamick Body , Quod servardum est tanquam secretum summum sanitatis .

It is accounted one of the highest preservatives of Health , strengthning and comforting all the Powers and saculties of the Body , Natural , Vital and Animal , Faber saith , Corpus humanum conservat , unde convenit●omnibus morbis . This I know by experience , that it is good against all Vices of breathing , and Diseases of the Lungs , as Coughs , Astma's , Hoarsness , Shortiess of Breath , &c. Dose ad ʒj . in the morning safting , either in the Yolk of an Egg , or in Broth.

50. Quinta Essentia Magnetis Fabri , Quintessence of the Load-stone .

℞ of the Load-stone reduced into a sine pouder or Alchool ; affuse upon it the Quintessence of Iron , which digest in a Bolt-Head , close stopped , and in a warm B.M. for 15 days and nights . This done , put it into a glass Retort well luted , and distil in Ashes , by degrees of Fire , first gentle , then stronger , till you come to the strongest . The Caput Mortuum or magma which remains , by breaking of the Retort , take and reduce to fine pouder , which calcine in a strong Fire , for one whole day : the Calx dissolve in the best and sharpest Vinegar , extract the Salt , which by many Lotions , Solutions and Calcinations , bring to the highest purity and to a red color . This Salt conjoyn with the Q E. of the Iron , impregnated with the Spirit of the Magnet , which digest for three or four days in a warm B.M. and by B. M. abstract whatever willascend , the rest digest with a gentle Fire , and continual , till it is all fixed , and nothing more will ascend , though by a strong Distillation , but it remains melted and liquid in the bottom of the Vessel or Stillatory , like as melted Sal Nitre ; which humidity is so tyed to it , that the force of the fire is not able to separate it , unless it be immediately touched with live Coals . Thus have you the Quintessence of the Magnet , which keep as of miraculous us .

It is a mighty thing in curing of all manner of Wounds and Ulcers , stopping of all Fluxes of blood , all Dysenteries , Lienterias , Diarrhaea's , drys up all salt and serous Catarrhs , cures the Hepatick Flux , Hemorthage , Cramp , Convulsion and Stupefaction of any Member ; it augments the Natural Heat , comforts the Animal Spirits , and revives the Vitals . It cures the Dropsy , and draws out all serous and watery Humors : and is one of the greatest Medicines that is known for the Spleen , and Obstructions thereof , for it attenuates and purifies the Blood , exhausting all icorous , serous and putrid juyces , and therefore is certainly an excellent thing against the Seurvy . Dose à gut x. and xx . in Canary , or some water appropiate to the Disease , to be taken in the morning fasting . Outwardly it is applyed to Wounds and Ulcers , either on Lint , or mixt with proper Unguents , Oyls or Balsams .

51. Quint a Essentia Mechoacannae , Fabri , Quintessence of Mechoacan .

℞ Mechoacan in fine pouder , affuse upon it Alchooliz'd S. V. which digest for fifteen days , or a whole month in a warm B. M. till it sends forth its Hypostasis , then decant off the clear from the troubled , and silterate it . To the Magma remaining put new S.V. Alchooliz'd , and digest 8 days in a warm B. M. as before : decant filterate and affuse new S. V. again , digesting as before 4 days ; decant , filterate and joyn it to the former Tinctures , and distil them together with a gentle fire , till the Magma be of the consistency of Honey . This work so often repeat , till the Magma leaves at the end of the Distillation ( in the Alembick ) no Faeces , nor emits any Faeces in the solution . This Magma thus purified , conjoyn with the Oyl drawn from fresh Mechoacan per descensum ( or otherwise ) and well rectified or freed from its Empyreuma , by the help of Vitriol calcin'd to redness : to which add the pure Salt , extracted from all its Faeces , calcin'd ; being first made very pure and white : digest them together , and keep the Quintessence in a glass close stopt for use .

It is a great Arcanum in all kind of Madness , Phrensies and Melancholy : for it extracts the melancholy and adust Humors , which infest the Menings of the Brain , and casts them forth . Now if after this purgation , you give a few drops of Oleum Argenteum , in a proper Vehicle , the Cure will not only be safe , but certain . It cures also the Palsy , quartan Agues , and all other chronick Diseases . I have found it very powerful in the Gout , Dropsy , Scurvy , and old Head-achs ; as also in Vertogo's , Megrims , and such like capital Diseases , for which it is commended as a secret . Dose a ℈ j. ad ℈ ij . in Broth , proper Water , or Syrup .

52. Quinta Essentia Marchasitae Auri , Fabri ; Quintessence of the Golden Marchasite ,

℞ of the golden Marchasite or Bismuth in fine pouder , common Salt depurated and decripitated , A. put them into a well luted Retort , with its Receiver , and Distil with degrees of fire , till all the sulphurous Spirit both of the Salt and of the Bismuth is drawn off , and is very sowr . This done , take the Magma in the bottom , and free it from the Salt , by washing it several times in pure fair Water , till the water comes off , without any tast of the Salt. ℞ the Marchasite thus depurated , fine Niter , A. mix them , and in a Crucible with a live coal set them on fire , which let burn till the Thunder is over and the Niter is vanished . Then take the Marchasite again , and by many Lotions in fair water as before , free it absolutely from the Nitor . This most fine pouder of the Marchasite , put into a Bolt-Head , stop it well with good lute , and put it into a Reverberating fire for a Month , till it acquires a red color . After take it away , and to this pouder affuse its own Spirit , seven times rectified , digest them together in a warm B. M till the Spirit is colored ; the Tincture decant by inclination , and put on new Spirit , so as it may overtop it four fingers breadth , and digest as before , till it is again colored . When you have gotten the whole Tincture , digest in B. M. for 15 days , then distil by a Retort 3 or 4 times , and a most red Oyl will come forth , which being joyned with its own Spirit , freed from its flegm , and impregnated with its own Tincture , you have the Quintessence of the golden Marchasite , and a most excellent Arcanum .

It is an admirable thing in the cure of Scrophula , or the Kings Evil , whether uicerated or not : for it resolves all hard Tumors , and morifies all sorts of Cancers . It is no caustick or burning Medicine , if rightly prepared , but may be taken inwardly ; and so taken , it purifies the blood from mucous and serous Humors , by Sweat and Urine ; correcting and amending all the vices thereof . It takes away all Scabs , and every kind of excoriation of the Skin , only by outwardly applying it , being mixt with Oyls , Balsams , and Unguents , proper against Scabs . Dose inwardly gut x. in Broth.

53. Quint essentia Medullarum omnium Fabri , Quintessence of all forts of Marrows .

℞ a large quantity of what Marrow you please , in the full of the Moon , put it into a Retort , so as it may fill it half full , joyn to it a receiver , closing the joynts well : distil in Ashes , augmenting the fire by degrees , till all is distilled over : the Distilled Oyl rectify by another Retort , three or four times , by adding a little Vitriol calcined to redness , in each distillation ; so have you a most penetrating Oyl , freed from its Empyreuma : from the faeces well calcined , extract a pure Salt , which free from all its Terrestreity , which add to the said Oyl , so have you the Quintessence of great Vertues .

This Quintessence , extracted from the Marrow of what Animal soever , is a stupendious Arcanum , in easing of all sorts of pains and arthritick dolors . It resolves Oedema , and discusses all sorts of cold and hard Tumors , Nodes , and such like , in any part of the the Body . But to this purpose the Quintessence of the Marrow , and the Oyl of Mams bones exceed all others . The Oyl and Salt from the Marrow and Bones of a Horse or Mare , wonderfully discuss Scirrhous Tumors , and such as have a Stone like hardness in them . If it be from the brains and bones of a Horse Head , it cures Epilepsies , Apoplexies , and such like . These kind of Quintessences will soften and discuss even the hardest Callosity or Node .

54. Quenta Essentia Ossium humanum Fabri , Quintessence of Mans Bones .

℞ Mans bones in gross pouder ( and infused in generous wine , for 8 days ) of which make an Oyl per descensum , which rectify by a seaven-fold distillation , in a Retort . The faeces or Caput Mortuum calcine in a strong fire , from which Calx , with boyling water , extract a Salt , which purify and make white ; then conjoyn it , with its afore-prepared Oyl , and digest that they may be perfectly incorporated . This will be best and most efficaciously done , at Sol his Entrance into Aries , which is about the tenth day of March every Year . The same ought to be observed in making the Salt of Mans Skull , with sweet Spirit of Vitriol .

There is nothing in Rerum Natura , more powerful than this Balsam , in easing and taking away all manner of arthritick pains and torments . It speedily takes away all kind of rottenness , and corrects every other vice of the Bones . Let it be applyed warm in manner of a Balsam with Lint , to the part affected . But in order to its curing of the Gout , the body ought to be purged three or four times with a specifick Cathartick for that purpose , especially cum pilulis ex Mercurio spagyrice preparato , or with the Pilulae Lunares , mixt with a few grains of the Extract of black Hellebor , from whence you will see wonderful effects .

55. Quinta Essentia Avium Fabri , Quintessence of Birds .

℞ what Birds you please , and chop them into small bits with their Bones ( the Feathers , Skin , and Fat being taken away : ) put them into a Bolt-Head , and place it in B. M. that it may boyl for about four hours : this done , whilst it is hot , decant from the Bolt-Head ( into another vessel ) all the liquor which is separated from the flesh . This liquor depurate in B. M. till it emits no faeces , which are to be extracted or separated in three days , by de●auting the liquor from the closed Vessel , boyling in B. M. the former remaining flesh and bones burn , and calcine to whiteness ; from which white Calx or Ashes , with rectified Rose Water ( not distilled in a Leaden or Pewter Still ) extract a Salt , which by many solutions , filterations and calcinations , bring to pure whiteness and sweetness , and conjoyn it with the aforesaid Liquor .

This is an excellent thing to restore the radical moisture , cure Consumptions , conserve Health , and keep back old Age. It is dedicated to Kings , Princes , and great Persons and to all such as desire to live long , by preserving their Health . If thereto you add sal Margaritarum , it will be yet of greater efficacy ; for in that Salt is contained a certain Balsam of Life , with which every Philosopher is not acquainted . It cures the Phthisis , and Hectick , strengthens the whole body , and comforts all the natural and vital faculties , it may be given every hour in Broth , or something to drink . This Quintessence made of Capons , Patridges , Phesants , Larks , and such like Birds , is most effectual to the purposes aforesaid . After the same method you may make a Quintessence of Serpents ( casting away their Heads and Tails ) for the same intentions as also to cure the Leprosy , Elephantiasis , French Pox , &c. So also for all sorts of Flshes for Phthisicks or Vlcers of the Lungs , Hectick Feav●rs , and other wastings of the Body .

56. Quinta Essentia Saturni Fabri , Quintessence of Lead .

℞ Lead , melt it , calcine it by stirring it with an Iron Spatula , reduce it into a fine pouder , and by a continued calcination , into Minium ; dissolve it in the best Spirit of Vinegar , which being clear and limpid , evaporate in a Brass or Copper Vessel , till the Magma remains of the consistency of Honey : this again dissolve and digest as before , for about 6 or 7 times : after this evaporate the Vinegar , and dissolve the Magma in the best Alcholiz'd S.V. and digest in a warm B. M. for 15 days , in a glass so close stopt , that none of the Spirits may get out . This last Solution put into a Retort , and be sure to distil with a most gentle heat , till all the Spirit is come off : then change the Receiver , and augment the fire , till all the white and sweet Spirit of the Lead are come forth ; and at length an oily substance of a yellow color , and lastly a red . This Oylrectify four or five times . The black faeces at the bottom of the Retort , take out , burn , and with a strong fire calcine , till they attain the highest whiteness . From this Calx , with rain water seven times distilled in a boiling B.M. draw forth the fixed Salt , which filterate through Brown paper ; then evaporate , calcine again , dissolve , and filterate , as before ; which work so often repeat , till the Salt is purely white , sweet , and easie to be melted in a gentle heat like wax or Butter . This Salt you shall conjoyn to the White Spirit , and digest them in a warm B. M. for 15 days . Then distill , adding the distilled Liquor to the Magma , so long till the fix'd Salt ascends and becomes Volatile , which Salt 7 times sublime and conjoyn to the aforesaid Oyls seventimes rectified : digest them together in a warm BM for a Month , so have you the Q.E. of Saturn or Lead .

This Arcanum is the Balsam of Balsams for the Cure of all sorts of Wounds , Uicers , burnings , scaldings , and such like affects . It cures Hecticks , Phthisicks , and Consuptions ; extinguishes the preternatural heat of Feavers , comforts the natural powers , restores the radical moisture , fortifies the Spirits , cures Fits of the Mother , Syncopes , all affects of the Brain , Delyrium , Epilepsy , Madness , Frensy , Green-sickness , Stoppage of the Terms , &c. Dose ad ℈ j in some proper broth , water , Syrup , &c. in a morning fasting , observing order ; for it purges both upwards and downwards , as also by Urine and Sweat. secundum naturae exigentiam & necessitatem .

57. Quinta offentia Rubini , Fabri , Quinteslence of the Ruby .

℞ Bits of Rubys or Granates , and calcine them 3 or 4 times with an equal quantity of Sulphur and Niter in a strong Crucible , Repeat the Ignition or Calcination till the Calx is purely white : then wash it in warm water to free it from the Salt , and dry it by the fire in a strong Crucible for 2 or 3 dayes . To the pure white pouder affuse ( ●f you please rectified ) spirit of Salt in a wide glass : or to the spirit of Salt , put rather by degrees the Powder , lest it should boil over . The Ebulition ceasing , put the Powder and liquor into a glass Matrass , close up the mouth well , and digest for 15 dayes in a Boiling B.M. till the pouder is dissolved . If in the first digestion it be not wholly dissolv'd , decant the first spirit , and on the remainder affuse new , digesting as before , till the whole powder is swallowed up by the spirit . All these solutions put into a bolt head , seal it up , and digest for a month in a warm B. M : that they may make a better Dissolution , and become a clear Water , which in a shorter time will scarcely be done . Then by Retort , draw off the spiritu us water of the Salt ; after , change the Receiver , & augment the fire ; so have you the rubicund Essence of the Ruby or Granate . If all will not ascend , but somewhat yet remains in the Retort , dissolve that again with the former spirit of Salt , first drawn off , by digesting it for several dayes , then drawing off the Spirit of Salt first , and after , changing the Receiver , with a stronger fire , force the whole Substance of the Ruby to ascend ; which if it be not sufficiently red , digest in it new pouder of Rubies till it is well colored , which then keep in a glass close stopt for use .

It is a wonderful Cordial , and preservative in pestilential times , from all poysonous , malign , pestiferous and contagious Diseases . It depurates the blood , and cleanses it from all its filth of what kind soever . It strengthens the Liver , and all the other Viscera . It multiplies the natural heat & radical moisture ; It restores youthfulness , and retards old age , driving away sorrow , grief and Melancholy . Outwardly it cures all wounds , bruises and ulcers whatsoever , and restores the natural Balsam by which in a short time a cicatrize is produced . Dose à ʒss ad ʒj in broth , at any time or hour , according as the necessity of the sick requires . Outwardly applyed with lint or cotton , or mixt with fresh May-butter , and annointed therewith .

57. Quinta essentia Terebinthinae , Fabri , Quintessence of Tupentine .

℞ Venice Turpentine lb j or ij , mix it with as much of the best rectified S. V. stirring them with a little stick , till they be united . Put them into a large Glass body , so big , as that not above a third , or at most an half part be full ; shake them then together so long till they become white ; then put them into a cold place , that its hypostasis may appear ; the Spirit of Wine swimming above all , and the Turpentine dissolved into a yellow Oyl ; lastly , a certain Salt of Turpentine of a pure white Color , which being separated and dryed , is a Cathartick of most excellent Virtues , purging downwards without any molestation or trouble . The S. V. and Oyl mix together and digest in a warm B.M. in a glass close stopt for 1.5 dayes . Then distil in Ashes with degrees of Fire , first very gentle , till the spirit of Turpentine , with the S.V. and flegm are come forth . Now change the Receiver , and angment the fire , so will you have a yellow oyl ; and continuing and augmenting the fire still , you will have a red Oyl ; which ceasing to come , cease the Distillation : The yellow and red oyls , joyn together , which two or three times rectify by a Retort . The Magma remaining at the bottom of the Alembick take and beat it into sine Pouder ; to which add double its weight of the Spirit of Turpentine , ( which you had in the first distillation ) joyned with the Spirit of Wine , digest them altogether in a warm B.M. for 15 dayes , till the Magma is all dissolv'd , which distill with a very gentle fire : Cohobate , digest and distil again , which often repeat till the spirit ascends with the Volatile Salt of the Turpentine , which comes forth at last , which is either coagulated in the top of the Alembick in form of Honey ; or , resides in the bottom of the Receiver in form of Oyl . The Magma which resides after this last Distillation , burn and calcine , out of which draw a Salt , ( which is but small ) by Elixiviation . If you desire much of this sixed Salt ( because the whole substance is sulphurous , and of Volatile parts ) you must add to the Magmate , a large quantity of Rosin , which you must burn and reduce to Ashes together , from which extract a Salt , and depurate it by the common rules . This Salt conjoyn with the former Volatile Salt ; adding to their whole weight , a sixth part of the spirit of Turpentine , or something less , and of the yellow and red Oyls , a ninth or tenth part , which mix well together , and keep it in a glass close stopt for use .

It is an excellent thing to break the Stone , and bring forth Sand and Gravel , in both Reins and Bladder . It is one of the greatest Diureticks and Openers , cleansing the urinary passages of all manner of filth and matter which obstructs them , or stops the making of water . It cures all Wounds and old Ulcers , though never so malign and rebellious . It cases pains of the Gout , and comforts and strengthens the Nerves to a wonder , curing most Diseases hapning to them , In curing a virulent Gonorrhaea , it has been found of excellent use , for it powerfully cleanses and expurges the filth . It softens the Mesentery , strengthens the Liver , and depurates the Mass of blood ; it expels and brings forth pituitous and serous humors ; as also all tough and viscous slime . It kills Worms in Children , and takes away the crude matter which breeds them . Dose ad ʒj . in Broth , or in juyce of Limons , or syrup thereof , in the morning fasting . Outwardly , it is applyed with Lint , or made into the form of a Balsam , and so used .

58. Quinta essentia Thymi , Fabri , Quintessence of Time.

℞ Time , immacerate it in S.V. for a Month , make a Spirit thereof , and separate from it its Flegm . Cohobate the Spirit upon the Faeces four times , that the Volatile Salt may ascend . Then from dryed Time make an Oyl per descensum , till the Time is burnt and incinerated . This Oyl rectify by Retort with a little Vitriol , calcine to redness , till it has lost its Empyreuma . This Oyl conjoyn with fresh gathered Flowers of Time , which insolate for some days . This done , express the Oyl from the Flowers , and put to it again fresh flowers , which insolate and express as before . This insolation iterate three or four times , till it has acquired a most fragrant odour . This Oyl thus impregnated , joyn with the spirit or volatile Salt. From the Ashes made by drawing the Oyl , being first well calcin'd , extract a fixed Salt by the vulgar method , which free from all filth and impurity , which Salt conjoyn with the aforesaid Oyl and volatile Salt , and keep the mixture for use .

It is excellent good against all shortness of Breath , Wheezings , difficulty of Breathing , Obstructions , and many other affects of the Lungs ; for it opens , comforts and preserves them . It dissolves Flegm , and glutinous Humors , penetrates , warms and drys all cold and moist Constitutions . It is powerful in the Sciatica and Gout ; for it eases pain and strengthens the parts to a wonder , and that even by external Unction alone . It helds the weakness of the sight , strengthens the Eyes , and fortifies the visive Faculties , and Nerves , and multiplies the Animal and Visive Spirits , taking away darkness , clouds and vapors which obfuscate the Sight , or obstruct the optick Nerves . It helps the concoction of all the Viscera , multiplies the Natural heat , and preserves the Vital . It acuates and sharpens all the Senses , both internal and external ; facilitates and expedites the motions of the Members , warms and comforts the Nerves , and makes way for the circulation of the Animal Spirits through the whole Body . It cures Palsies , dead Palsies , Numbness , Cramps , and all other Diseases proceeding from cold and moist causes . Dose à gr. x. ad ℈ j. in generous Wine in the morning fasting .

CHAP. VI. Of ELIXIRS .

1. ELixir Proprietatis Tartarizatum , Tartarized Elixir of Property .

℞ Aloes , Myrrh , Saffron , A. ℥ j. moisten all with Tartarized Spirit of Wine , bringing the Aloes & Myrrh first into an Alchool by grinding : first extract the Tincture of the Saffron by affusing thereon lb j . of Tartarized S.V. in the Tincture put the pouders of the Aloes and Myrrh , close the Vessel well , and circulate all for three Months ; extract the Tincture and decant it : add tartarized S.V. again to the matter remaining , extract again and decant it : then distil the Faeces which remain and add it to the former ; and again , for a Month ( without distillation ) circulate them . Others extract the Tincture with Salt of Tartar Volatilized with S.V. by digestion ; or with Tincture of Salt of Tartar , digesting so long till the bitterness of the Aloes is much abated .

This is a noble Medicament , of very hot and thin parts , containing all the Virtues of the natural Balsam , conserving nature to extream old age . It cures Quartans , and is good against the Stone , in either Reins or Bladder . It quickens all the Senses , strengthens the Brain and Memory , cures the Vertigo , Lethargy , Megrim , Head-ach , Epilepsy , Palsy , Pleurisy , Convulsions , Jaundice , Consumption , Rickets , Catarrh , Scurvy , Plague , Pestilent Feavers , Gout and Sciatica . Lastly , it is a specifick against all sorts of Feavers , and indeed any Disease proceeding either from heat or cold , the which are strangely cur'd by it , by a certain occult property . Dose à gut . x. ad xxx . or more in Wine or other convenient vehicle .

2. Elixir Proprietatis Maxij . Maxy his Elixir of Property .

℞ Quintessence of Sena lb iiij . fine Aloes , choice Myrrh , English Saffron , A. ℥ iiij . all , except the Saffron , in fine pouder : first extract the Tincture of the Saffron in a glass Vessel close stopped for 3 or 4 days , which decant and reserve it : to the Saffron put Quintessence of Jallap lb iss . which digest again , and decant the Tincture , reserving it with the former . To these reserved Tinctures , put the Aloes and Myrrh , digesting for 10 days , in a gentle Sand heat , shaking it twice or thrice every day ; then encreasing the heat for about an hour , take it off , and being well setled , decant the clear and keep it . Vpon the Magma remaining put new Quintessence of Jallap , and , as abovesaid , digest again , and decant : mix both the Decanted liquors together , and keep them in a Glass close stopt for use .

It has all the Virtues of that of Paracelsus , and of the former , and in my Opinion much superior to them , curing most Diseases proceeding from corruption and putrefaction of Humors . It purifies the Blood , facilitates its circulation , and is a specifick in the cure of the Kings Evil , Scurvy , Dropsy , Gout , Jaundice , Scabs , Itch , Herpes , all sorts of breakings out , and many almost incurable Diseases . It provokes the Terms in Women , and cleanses excellently such as are in Child-bed . Dose à ℈ j. ad ʒj . in Wine or other proper Liquor : strong people may take it to ʒij .

3. Elixir Stomachicum Maxij , The Stomack Elixir .

℞ blood red Tincture of black Pepper , made into Tartariz'd Spirit of Wine ℥ viij . Oyls of Cinnamon , Sassafras , Cloves , Wormwood , Mint , Citron and Orange Peels , A. gut . x. fine Sugar ℥ iij. mix the Oyls with the Sugar very well , then with the Tincture .

It takes away fainting and swooning Fits , comforts a cold and weak Stomach , helps Digestion , and fortifies all the noble parts . Dose à ʒss . ad ʒj . or more in Canary .

4. Elixir Hystericum Maxij , The Hysterick Elixir .

℞ rectified Spirits of Saffrom and Castor , A. ℥ vj. Tinctures of Saffron and Castor , A. ℥ iiij . distilled Oyls of Rue , Amber , Penny-royal , Wormwood , A. gut . x. Oyl of Savin , gut . xxx . treble resin'd Sugar ℥ v. malax the Oyls with the Sugar well , then mix them with the Spirit and Tincture , and keep them for use .

It is a powerful Remedy against all Diseases of the Womb , chiefly Fits of the Mother ; it expells Wind , and eases pains in all those parts . Dose a ʒj . ad ʒij .

5. Elixir Nephriticum , Elixir against the Stone .

℞ Quintessence of Juniper-berries , of our Nephritick Tincture , A. lb ij. Oyl and Salt of Juniper , A. ℥ ss. Salt of Egg-shellsʒiij . treble refined Sugar ℥ iiij . mix well the Oyl and Salt with the Sugar , and then with the Liquors : which circulate for three Months , and keep them for use .

This mightily breaks and expels the Stone both in Reins and Bladder , provokes Urine , helps the Strangury , and is an excellent thing against the Chollick , Gripings of the Guts , Scurvy , Jaundice and Dropsy . Dose à gut . ij . ad xx .

6. Elixir Alexiterium , Elixir resisting Poyson .

℞ a strong Tincture of Contra Yerva and Virginian Snake-root , made in tartarized Spirit of Wine lb ij. Camphir ℥ ij . Saffron ℥ ss. dissolve the Camphir with the Tincture by degrees upon a stone , then put it into the Tincture , and , after that , the Saffron : digest 10 or 15 days , then decant and keep it for use .

It resists putrefaction and poyson , and is a powerful Diaphoretick , expelling the malignity of the Measles , Small-Pox , Plague and Malign Feavers , preserving the Heart safe and free . Dose à gut . x. ad xx . Spiritibus vel Tincturis Cardiacis . Veneris autem stimulum arcere , conceptumque impedire creditum est .

7. Elixir Subtilitat is Paracelsi , The Elixir of subtility of Paracelsus .

℞ Oyl Olive , Honey , S.V. rectified and tartarized , A. distil them all together in Ashes ; then separate all the Flegm from the Oyls , which will be distinguished by the many colors ; put all these into a Pellican , and add to them the third part of the Essence of Bawn and Celladine ; digest them for a Month , then keep it for use .

This not only resists putrefaction , but also preserves all things from putrefaction which appertains to Animate bodies . This is the Balsam of Philosophers , which no sensible body is able to resist , it being subtil , and able to penetrate every thing . It opens all Obstructions in the body , after a wonderful manner ; with many other things , whose vertues cannot be declared particularly in this place .

8. Elixir Vitae Authoris , Our Elixir of Life .

℞ Quintessences of Rosemary and of Cloves , of each lb iiij . Quintessence of Bawm and Cellandine , A. lb j . dryed Rosemary , Lavender and Sage , A. ℥ v. Cloves sliced ℥ ij . digest all for three Months ; then decant off the clear Elixir , in which dissolve treble resined Sugar ℥ xv . circulate all for a month , and keep it for use .

The Vertues of this Elixir are great , in curing and preventing the Vertigo , Falling-sickness , Apoplexy , Palsy , Madness , Melancholy , Swooning , Asthma , weakness of the Ventricle , want of Appetite , and all cold D●seaf●s of the Stomach ; it is a good Cephal●ck and Hysterick , provoking the Terms , and helping the Green-sickness ; it also facilitates Delivery in Child-birth . Dose à ℈ j. ad ʒj . in a convenient Vehicle .

9. Elixir Absinthij , Elixir of Wormwood .

℞ Powers of Wormwood , lb iiij . choice Wormwood well dryed ℥ iiij . infuse and digest in a very gentle sand heat to redness : then decant it , & keep it in a glass clese stopt for use . Or you may keep it upon the faeces .

It is a good Antisebritick and stomatick , causes a good appetite and digestion , represses Choller , stops Vomiting , and all the irregular courses of Nature : it provokes Urine , is good against Surfeits , and cures the yellow Jaundice . The constant use hereof preserves the Eye-sight , and the whole Body in health : The much use hereof brings down the Courses in Women , and keeps them in due order . It is powerful against the Infection of the Plague , and of all malign and contagious Diseases ; and cures the biting of any venomous or poysonous Creature whatsoever . It purifies the blood from all manner of impurities , and cleanses it from all sharp , salt , corrofive and cholerick humors . It kills worms both in Children and elder people , almost to a Miracle ; and conse●ves a good habit of body to extream old age . It cures a stinking breath , expels wind , easeth pains of the Spleen . It opens Obstructions of the Lungs , causing a free breathing ; and by the constant use thereof makes a strong Brain and quick Eye-sight . Dose à gut . viij . ad xx . in choice Canary .

10. Elixir Aurantiarum , Elixir of Oranges .

℞ Powers of Oranges lb iiij . fresh yellow rinds of Oranges ℥ iiij . infuse and digest in a very gentle sand heat to the height of color ; then decant it , and keep it in a glass close stopt for use : Or you may keep the liquor upon the Faeces .

It is good against Diseases of the Head , Stomach and Womb , proceeding of cold and moisture : bathed upon the Temples and Forehead , it caies the pains of the Head , and upon the Region of the Womb , it gives ease in asterpains to Women that Lye-in . It is very prevalent against Hysterick Fits , and all manner of passions of the Womb and Spleen : It has all the other vertues of the Potestates or Powers , which see in Cap. V. Sect. 30. of this Book .

11. Elixir Baccarum Lauri , Elixir of Bay-berries .

℞ Powers of Bayberries lb iiij . pouder of Bay-berries , or of Bay leaves ℥ iiij infuse and digest in a very gentle sand heat , for a month , shaking the Vessel twice a day : then decant the Elixir , and keep it in a glass close stopt for use ; or , you may keep the Elixir upon the faeces .

Some very learned men have informed me , that they have found this Elixir to be prevalent against Witcherast : however , to my knowledge , it has cured many strange Diseases , and such whose causes have been very occult or hidden , so that the wisest Physician present could make no judgment on it . It is powerful against the Stone and Gravel both in Reins and Bladder , opens Obstructions of the Mesentery , Ureters , Liver and Spleen , and is profitable against both Dropsy and Jaundice ; as also against the bitings of all venomous creatures , and the insection of all malign , contagious and pestilential Diseases ; in those cases it may be mixt with a little Treacle-water , and so given to the sick . It provokes the Terms , and facilitates the Labor of Women in Travel , causing a speedy Delivery , both of Birth and After-birth . It is good against Catarrhs , and all cold and Rheumatick distillations from the Brain to the Eyes , Nose , Paller , Lungs , or other parts . It is profitable in Consumptions , old Coughs , shortness of Breath , thin Rheums , Megrim , Lethargy , and pains of the Head : It prevails against the Vertigo , expels Wind , provokes Urine , helps the Disury , sits of the Mother , and all cold griefs of the Head , Nerves , Joynts , Womb , Stomach , Liver , Spleen , Mesentery and Belly . It is good against Paisies , Convulsions , Cramps , Aches , Tremblings and Numbness in any part ; pains of the Ears are cured hereby ; as also Cramps , and other Diseases of the Nerves . Outwardly , you may bath with it ; inwardly , you may give it à gut . xx ad xxx . or more in a glass of Canary , or other more proper Wine or Vehicle , morning and night , or when occasion requires .

12. Elixir Seminum Carui , Elixir of Caraway-seeds .

℞ Powers of Caraways lb iiij . Caraway seeds bruised ℥ iiij . mix , infuse and digest in a very gentle heat in Sand for a Month , shaking the Vessel once or twice a day : then , being perfectly setled , you may decant the clear Elixir , and keep it in a glass close stopt for use . Or else keep it upon the Faeces .

This Elixir has a sharp and attenuating property ; it incides , opens , provokes Urine , expells Wind , Gravel and the Stone ; it comforts the Stomach , helps Digestion , and stops Vomiting . It is indeed very much conducing to all cold , moist and windy Diseases of the Head , Nerves , Stomach , Bowels and Womb : it is good against the Cholick , griping of the Guts , Palsy , Lethargy , and sharpens the Eye-sight : it has indeed all the Virtues of Powers of Carraway much exalted , and to which I refer you . See Cap. 5. Sect. 9. of this Book .

13. Elixir Castorei , Elixir of Castoreum .

℞ Powers of Castoreum lb iiij . Castor in fine pouder ℥ iiij . mix , infuse and digest in a very gentle heat in Sand for a Month , shaking the Vessel once or twice a day : then being perfectly setled , you may decant the cleer Elixir , and keep it in a glass close stopt for use ; Or else you may keep it upon the Faeces .

It powerfully resists poyson , and the bitings of Venemous Beasts , provokes the Terms , and brings forth both Birth and After-birth : it expels Wind , easeth pains and aches : takes away Convulsions , Sighings , Lethargies , and the Fits of the Mother . It is powerful against Trembling , the Falling sickness , and such other ill assects of the Brain and Nerves : Dose à gut . x. ad xxx . in any proper Vehicle .

14 Elixir de Contra yerva , Elixir of the Spanish-Counterpoison .

℞ Powers of Contra Yerva lb jv : the Root grosly bruised ℥ jv : mix , infuse , and digest them in a gentle Sand-heat for a month , shaking the same once or twice a day ; after which being setled , you may either decant the clear , or otherwise keep it upon the faeces .

It is a powerful expeller of all poysons chiefly of Vegetables and Animals : It potently encounters with the Malignity of the Plague , and and of all other Contagious Disease , as poisonous Diarrhaea's , Dysenteria's , small Pox , Calenture , &c. It is good against the bitings of mad Dogs , Serpents , and of all other Venomous Creatures . It defends the heart , against all sorts of Malignity whatsoever , and is profitable against Fainting , Palpitation of the Heart , swooning fits , and other Distempers of the Thorax , Dose â gut . xvj ad xxx , in Cinnamon or other Cordial Water .

15. Elixir de Lavendula , Elixir of Lavender .

℞ Powers of Lavender lb jv . Lavender flowers or spikes very well dry'd ℥ jv , mix , infuse , and digest them together in a gentle sand-heat , for a Month , shaking the same once or twice a day , after which being setled , you may either decant the clear , and keep in a Glass close stopt for use : Or , otherwise keep it upon the Faeces .

It is a most admirable thing aginst all pains and diseases of the Head , such chiefly as proceed from a cold and moist cause , as the Apoplexy , Falling Sickness , Carus , Lethargy , Cramp , Convulsions , Palsies , and Weakness of the Nerves . It prevails against Faintings , Strengthens the Stomach , opens obstructions of the Liver and Spleen , provokes the Terms , and expells both Birth and Afterbirth , it provokes Urine , and is a present Remedy to such as are trouled with the Cholick , being taken inwardly , and the parts affected bathed therewith . It is said to prevail against the Virtigo , or swimming of the head , eases the Tooth-ach in a moment , helps them which have lost their Voice , and gives relief in Tremblings , faintings soonings , and other the like Passions of the Heart . Dose à gut x. ad xx . or xxx . in any proper Vehicle .

16. Elixir è Corticibus Limonium , Elixir of Limon Peels .

℞ Powers of Limon peels lb jv , the yellow part the Limon Peel ( being fresh ) ℥ jv : mix , infuse , digest for month , and make an Elixir , as aforesaid .

It is an admirable thing to expell Wind , and to give ease in the most exquisite Dolors of the Cholick . It is Cephalick and Cordial , and cures all cold and moist diseases of the head , brain nerves , and joints , by warming , comforting and strenthning of them : It is excellent good against fainting and swooning fits : weakness , palpitation , or other passions of the Heart : It has indeed all the Virtues of the Potestates Limonium mentioned at ●ect . 14. of this Chapter , but much more powerful , to which I referr you .

17. Elixir de Melissophyllo , Elixir of Bawm .

℞ Powers of Bawm lb jv . Tops of Bawm in their prime and well dryed ℥ jv , mix , digest , and make an Elixir , as abovesaid .

This Elixir corroborates Nature mightily , strengthens a weak Stomach ; and causes a chearful heart and Soul : it indeed revives the Spirits and makes the Creature become merry ; is good against faintings and swoonings ; and is powerful against all natural Melancholy : It comforts and corroborates the Head , Brain and Nerves , and resists diseases of those parts coming of Cold : it expels melancholy Vapors from the Spirits and blood , which are in the Heart and Arteries , and conserves the natural and radical Heat and Humidity to the height of old Age : It is powerful against the Measles , small Pox , Plague , and all sorts of Malign Feavers ; as also against the Poison of any venomous Creatures , as the biting of mad Dogs , Vipers , Serpents , &c. It is good against Surfeits , Gluttony , Gormandising and Drunkenness , being duly us'd after them ; it helps the Cholick and griping of the Guts , and alters the Habit of the Body in such as are troubled with the Gout , Kings Evil , Obstructions of the Lungs , Liver and Spleen ; it facilitates both Birth and Afterbirth , and Comforts the Woman in Labor after fore and hard Travel . Dose à gut . xx . ad ℈ ij , in Wine , or some other fit Vehicle .

18. Elixir de Mentha , Elixir of Mint .

It is made of the Powers of Mint lb jv , and dry'd Mint ℥ jv , as the former .

It strengthens the whole body , but is chiefly designed against a weak Stomach , for which purpose it is thought to transcend all other things : it stops Vomiting , allayes thirst , and quenches the fiery heat of the Stomach , more especially if mixt with a little juice of Limons : It provokes Lust , stayes hiccoughs , and takes away the heat of Choler . It is also Powerful against the bitings of mad Dogs , and of other venomous Creatures ; it opens Obstructions of the Lungs , and prevails against Wheasings , Shortness of Breath , Dissiculty of Breathing , Asthma's , &c. being often used , it takes away the Acidities of the Stomach , and causes that Milk will not curdle there no not where there has been a precedent aptness thereto . Some say , That it provokes the Terms , others , That it stops them ; however it is an admirable thing to stop the Whites in Women : it gives ease in pains of the head , sweetens the Blood , and thereby takes away all manner of breakings out , sores , scabs , &c. in old or young . It heates a cold Liver , strengthens the Bowels and Mesentery , causeth a good Digestion , provokes Appetite , and helps such as are afflicted with the Spleen . It is also good against the Strangury , and the gravel and stone in the Reins . The constant use hereof strengthens the Brain , causeth a good Memory , and takes away a stinking breath : Dose à gut . xx ad xxx . or more in Syrup of Quinces , or Syrup of Coral , or any proper Vehicle .

19. Elixir Rosmarini , Elixir of Rosmary .

It is made altogether as the former Elixirs .

As to its Virtues they are many both for inward and outward Diseases , especially in all those Diseases proceeding of Cold and moisture , whether in the Head , Brain , Nerves , stomach , Womb , Liver , Bowels or Mesentery . It stops fluxes of Rheum into the Eyes , and causes a pleasant , quick and sharp sight . It is good against the Vertigo or Giddiness in the Head , Carus , Lethargy , and other sleepy Diseases , as Drousiness , dulness of the mind and senses : It helps Stupidity , and dumbness proceeding from some Accident . It is also good against the Apoplexy and Falling sickness , being taken inwardly , and the Temples bathed therewith . It prevails against pains of the Teeth and Gums , and takes away a stinking Breath arising therefrom . It comforts a cold Stomach , helps a weak Memory , clears the Ey-sight and quickens the Senses . It causeth both retention and digestion of Food in the Stomach , expelling wind thence , and is good to be given to such as have the Rickets inwardly , and to be bath'd outwardly therewith ; for that that powerfully opens all obstruction of the Lungs , Liver and Spleen . It is powerful in repressing and curing Catarrhs , and drying up the superfluous humidities of the Brain : it cures the yellow Jaundice , comforts the heart , revives the Spirits , and preserves from the poison and Contagion of the Pestilence . Daily given to women which have the whites , it helpsthem , and is profitable against Coughs , Phthisicks , and thin Distillations of Rheum . Outwardly , bath'd upon cold benumm'd Joynts or Sinews , it heats , warms , and comforts them ; so also it helps an extream pain of the Head by bathing the part pained therwith , and , taking the scent thereof strongly up the Nostrils . Dose inwardly à gut . xx ad xxx , or more , in wine .

20. Elixir de Ruta , Elixir of Rue .

It is made as are the Elixir of other Herbs and Plants .

Its Virtues are many , great and famous ; being an Antidote and Counterpoyson not only against all Vegetable and animal Poysons , but against the most contagious malignity and Venom of the Plague or Pestilence ; but being too often taken , consumes the seed , abates Venery , and destroyes the Generative power and Faculty : it easeth all sorts of Pains and torments whatsoever , being inwardly taken & outwardly apply'd to the place . It helps pains in the Breast and Sides , Coughs , Stiches , Pleurisies , bruises , Difficulty of breathing , Inflamation of the Lungs , and the shaking fits of Agues . It 's powerful against the Wind-Cholick , fits of the Mother , and kills Worms whether in old or young : outwardly apply'd , it eases pains of the Gout proceeding from a cold Cause , whether in the Hands , Feet , Knees or Hips , for which last it is said to be a most admirable thing . It dryes up the watery humor in Dropsies ; eases pains of the Eares , and mixt with the Gall of a cock and a little honey , helps dimness of Sight by applying it , or causing it to be dropt therein : The Dose is á gut . xij ad xx . or more . in a glass of choise Canary ; which in times of Plague and Contagion , ought to be taken every Morning fasting ; and last at night going to bed .

21. Elixir Radicis Serpentariae , Elixir of Virginian Snake-root .

It is made as is that of Contra-Yerva , or the Spanish Counter-poison .

This Elixir has all the Virtues of that of Contrayerva , and may well be substituted in the stead thereof , if occasion be , it being rather the more powerful to all the Intentions there specified . It powerfully resists Poyson , and cures the Bitings of all sorts of venomous Creatures , yea , the poison of the Rattle Snake , the which is present death , except help'd by this Medicine ; for the poison of that Creature kills not only immediately , but overcomes the power of all other Antidotes , except of this herb alone ; by which we may set the Estimate of this Antidote ; and value it above all other Counter-poisons . It is an admirable thing against the Plague or Pestilence , and against all sorts of Malign Feavers ; and is good for such whose Brains have been hurt by poisonous Fumes : it comforts the heart , revives the spirits natural , vital and animal ; relieves languishing Nature , restores such as are in consumptions , and is exceeding good against Palpitations of the heart , fainting and sconing Fits , and such other like Distempers . It cures also most Distempers of the head ; chiefly such as proceed from a cold and moist cause , from a certain sympathetick and specifick property , which this Medicine has to the same . I have known the Falling-sickness enred by the Use of this Medicine alone : and some other learned men have communicated to me , That they have often cured with it , the Apoplexy , Convulsions , Palsies Lethargies , with other dull , Drousie and sleepy Diseases , after that many other Medicines had been used in vain . Dose á gut . xx . ad xl .

22. Elixir de Salvia , Elixir of Sage .

It is made of the Powers of red Sage lb iv . and dryed red Sage gathered when 't is in its flowring ℥ jv , by mixing , infusing , digesting , shaking , &c.

This Elixir purifies , sweetens and renews the Blood , and strengthens the Liver , Spleen and Mefentery to a Miracle : it opens all Obstructions in those parts , provokes Urine , brings down Womens Courses , expels the dead Child , and facilitates both Birth and After-birth . It is a powerful Medicine to cure Barrenness , and to cause Women to conceive , especially if the Womb was well cleansed beforehand with a proper Specifick : This Medicine not only causes Conception , but preserves the fruit in the Womb from Miscarriage or Abortion : it cures spitting of Blood , and restores such as are in a deep Consumption : it is said to cure all sorts of pains of the head proceeding from a cold and pituitous Matter , and takes away rheumatick pains of the Joynts , in what part of the Body soever . It is good against the Epilepsy , Apoplexy , Carus , Lethargy , Megrim , Palsy , dulness , sleepiness , and heaviness of the whole Body , and stops all sorts of defluxions of Rheum into any part of the Body whatsoever . It s also prevails against Diseases of the breast and Lungs , as hoarsness , coughing , shortness of Breath , Asthma , &c. It is prevalent against the bitings and stingings of venomous beasts of all sorts , stops Fluxes of Rheum into the mouth , and being made into a Gargle ( with some proper Vehicle ) as a solution of Honey and Alum in Wine and Plantane-water ) it cures sore Mouths and Throats , Cankers and Ulcers , whether in the Mouth or secret parts : by the constant use of this Elixir , the sens●s are quickned , and the Memory mightily strengthned and confirmed . Outwardly , by bathing , it cases pains , takes away numbness , strengthens the Nerves , and helps the Palsy . Dose à gut . xx ad xl . or more in some proper Vehicle .

23. Elixir Vitae rubrum Reincsu ; Reinesius hi●sred Elixir of Life .

℞ red Sanders ℥ ss. Cloves , Ginger A. ʒ vj. Nutmegs , ℥ jss . Cinnamon ℥ ii . Cardamoms , Cubebs , long Pepper , A. ʒ iij. Mace. Galangal , Caraways , Peony-seeds , A. ʒij Species Diambrae , Pler●s Archonticon , Cordiales temperatae , L●tificans Rhasis , A.ʒj. Penyroyal , Basil , Lavender flowers , flowers of Lilly-Convally , A. M.j. Juniper-berries ℥ j. Recti●ied S. V. lb jv . rose-water , water of Black cherries , A. lb ss. Aqua Caryophylorum , Cinnamon-water distilled with Quinces , A. ℥ j. Mallago Wine ℥ xx , mix , and digest in a moderate heat in sand for 10 or 12 days , then strain by Expression ; to which strained liquor add white Sugar-Candy lb j : which being dissolved , gently strain again .

This is a good Stomatick , comforts the Head , Brain , Nerves and Bowels , by warming them ; it causes a good Apetite to food , and a strong digestion , by strengthning the internal Faculties of the Stomach : it is also a good thing against many Diseases of the Brain , and may be of good use to be continually drunk by such as are accustomed to the Falling Sickness , or have any Distemper proceeding from Cold and moisture of the Brain . Dose one Spoonful morning and night .

CHAP. VII . Of TINCTVRES .

1. TInctura Aurea , The Golden colored Tincture .

℞ Tartarized Spirit of Wine lb x . English Saffron , Cochenele , A. ℥ ij . digest all for 20 days , then decant off the Tincture , or you may keep it upon the Magma .

It is good against sadness , melancholy and dejection of Mind ; the Plague , Small Pox , malign Feavers , and the bitings of venemous Beasts . It strongly provokes the Terms , and helps in Fits of the Mother . Dose à ℈ j. ad ℈ ij . in any convenient Liquor ; give it in the morning , or in time of Fainting .

2. Tinctura Vitae Nostra , Our Tincture of Life .

℞ Tartarized S.V. lb vij . grains of Kermes ℥ ij . Cinnamon bruised ℥ i ss. Cloves ℥ ss. Cochencle , Saffron , A. ʒij . digest , and separate the Tincture according to Art.

It is good in all cases where the former is used : it cheats the Spirits , prolongs Life , and comforts the Heart , Stomach and Intestines . Dose a ℈ j. ad ʒij .

3. Tinctura Cardiaca , The Cordial Tincture .

℞ Tartariz'd Spirit of Wine lb x . Cinnamon elect ℥ v. Zedoary , Scorzonera , Rosemary-flowers , A. ℥ j. digest 20 days , and separate the Tincture from the Faeces .

It is a very great Cordial , revives all the Spirits , exhilerates and makes merry a sad and drooping Heart : it resists , Poyson , Plague , Small-Pox , and all sorts of malign Feavers , cures the biting of all sorts of Serpents , and other Venomous Beasts : and facilitates the Birth : having all the vertues of Cinnamon , and the other simples adjoyned . Dose à ʒj . ad ʒiij . in extremity , It is an admirable Cephalick , curing most Diseases of the Brain .

4. Tinctura Rosarum , Composita , Tincture of Roses Compound .

℞ Damask Roses dryed ℥ iiij . Berries of Chermes ℥ j. Tartariz'd S. V. lb iiij digest 10 days ; then decant , and put thereinto , in a Nodle , Ambergrise ʒj . Musk ʒ ss. after twenty days infusion , you may ( if you so please ) dissolve in it a pound of treble resin'd Sugar ; or you may keep the Tincture intire , and mix it when you have occasion to use it , with Syrup of Clove-G●lliflowers , and a little choice Canary .

This is designed as an Anridote against Melancholy , comforting the Brain , and all the internal Senses : it makes the Heart glad and merry , and cures all Fluxes ; but see you give it not to Women with Child , or such as are troubled with Fits : without the Sugar , it is generally used as a perfume , from gut . ij . ad xx .

5. Tinctura Corticum , Tincture of the Peels or Bark .

℞ Cinnamon bruised , Limon , Orange and Citron Peels , A. ℥ iiij . Mace ℥ ij . Tartarized S.V. lb vj. mix , digest 20 days , and separate the Tincture .

It is an excellent thing against the Falling-sickness , Apoplexy , Palsy , Vertigo , Megrim , and the like ; stup●saction of the Senses , deflux on of Rheum , Faintings , Swoonings , Suffocation of the Womb , C●ollick , &c. give it with some Cephalick Water , à ʒj . ad iiij .

6. Tinctura Hysterica Nostra , Our Tincture against Fits.

℞ Tartarized Spirit of Wine lb v . Castoreum ℥ iiij . Seffron ℥ ij . Camphir ℥ j. first dissolve the Camphir in a little of the Spirit upon a Stone , then with the Castor and Saffron , put it into the Spirit ; digest 20 days , and separate the Tincture for use .

It is a good Hysterick and Cepbalick , helps the Suffocation of the Womb , or Fits of the Mother , pains of the Heart and Stomach , and all cold Afflictions : give it morning and evening àʒ j. ad ij . or iij. in Mint or some Hysterick water . But if the Sick is troubled with pains of the Head , you must not give it unless you leave the Camphir out ; and then instead of the Tartariz'd S.V. it will be best to make it with rectified Spirit of Rosemary .

7. Tinctura Nephritica Nestra , Our Tincture against the Stone .

℞ Winter-Cherries , HorseRadlish roots , dryed and well bruised ℥ iij. Juniper-berries ℥ ij . seeds of Fennel , Smallage , Parsly , Saxafrage , Cardamoms , Gromwel , Hog-Lice dryed and poudred , A. ℥ j. tartariz'd S.V. lb viij . digest 20 days , decant and reserve the Tincture : then take rectified S.V. lb viij . Natural Balsam lb j . digest till all or the greatest part , of the Balsam is dissolved , shaking it twice or thrice every day : at last mix with it the former reserved Tincture , and keep them together for use .

It breaks the Stone , and brings away Gravel wonderfully , whether in the Reins or Bladder ; it is good against the Dysuria , Stranguria , and difficulty of Pissing : and as it were magically effects the Cure. Dose à ʒij . ad ʒiiij . or more , in Poppy or Arsmart-water , in which Salt of Egg-shells à gr. viij . ad xvij . or ℈ j. is dissolved .

8. Tinctura Diaphoretica Paracelsi , cum Opio , Paracelsus his Sweating Tincture , with Opium .

℞ Tartarized S.V. lb iiij . Thebian Opium ℥ vj. Saffron , Cochenele , A. ℥ j. digest and make a very strong Tincture : decant from the Faeces : to this Tincture add of the Diaphoretick Tincture of Paracelsus ( taught in Our Pharm . Lib. 4. Cap. 7. Sect. 25. ) lb xij . mix , digest , circulate , for a Month , and keep them for use .

It is a most admirable thing to cause Sweat ; you will find it as good a sudorifick , as is ordinarily to be met with , expelling tartarous Diseases , the Scurvy , Pox , Dropsy , Jaundice , and Gout . It melts icy and resinous Humors , expelling Wind in any part ; by its Balsamick Virtue it resists putrefaction , expelling the malignity of the Meafles , Small Pox , Plague and Poyson . To strong bodies you may give à ℈ j. or ʒss . ad ℈ ij . without any danger , and encrease it adʒij . or more , as you see need requires .

9. Tinctura Croci Metallorum Composita , Mayher●j ; Compound Tincture of the Crocus of Metals .

℞ Vinum Benedictum filterated ℥ j. Carduus-Water , Oxymel s●mple , A. ℥ ss. mix them .

It is an excellent Dose to be given in a morning with due care against the Gout ; it prevails above many other Medicines against that Disease . Let it be renewed three times , intermitting two or three days , agreeing to the strength and disposition of the Stomach : according to the Age and strength of the Patient , you may augment the Vinum Benedictum , ad ʒx . or ℥ jss . as you see occasion .

10. Tinctura , seu Laudanum Liquidum Scheferi ; the liquid Laudanum of Schefer .

℞ Thebian Opium ( dryed as Quercetan advises ) ℥ ss. Engl●sh Saffron , Species Diambrae , Ar●maticum Rosatum A. ℈ iiij . Ambergrise ʒss . rectified S. V. ℥ vj. Oyl of Vitriol ℥ ss. infuse all in a glass Matrass close stopt for 20 days , filterate , keep it for use .

It is a most admirable soporisick , eases all pains in a moment , and performs it in a most admirable manner , whatever the most excellent Laudanum can do . Dose à gut . iij. ad xij .

11. Tinctura Mercurij , Praestantissima ; a most Powerful Tincture of Mercury .

℞ Corrosive sublimate ℥ iss. corr●sive red praecipitate ℥ ss. S.V. rectified lb j . digest a week , and decant the Liquor for use .

It is a very good thing against Phagedenick and Venereal Ulcers , Bot●●es and Tumors ; with this Tincture but just wet the Ulcer or Fissure , then apply Tents or Pledgets , which have soakt in the same Liquor , and are ●ryed again ; or you may make Tents , &c. of Lint scrapt off of cloth dipt therein and first dryed . Use this as a Secret , but with Caution .

12. Tinctura senae composita , Tincture of Sena Compound .

℞ Tartarized spirit of Wine lb viij . choice Sena lb ij. Jallap in pouder lb ss. digest forty days ; then press out the Spirit hard ; after filterate and keep the Tincture for use .

It is a powerful thing to cure all hard , difficult and chronick Diseases ; and is profitably applyed to the Pox , Gonorthaea , Jaundice , Dropsy , Scurvy , Gout , Kings-Evil , Scabs , Leprosy , Itch , Morphew , Hypocondriack Melancholy , and other like inveterate and Malign Diseases . Dose ab ℥ j. and ℥ ij . in a morning Fasting .

13. Tinctura Cathartica Magistralis , A magistral Purging Tincture .

℞ the Alchool of Spirit of Aniseeds and Carraways lb xvj . Sena elect ℥ xxiiij . Jallap , Agarick , A. ℥ vj. Scamony , Turbith , A. ℥ iii. the Ingredients being in pouder , ( the Sena excepted ) digest them 40 days in the Spirit , shaking the glass every day ; then being setled , keep it for use upon the Magma or Faeces .

It is an exceeding good thing against all Chronick and Hypondriack Diseases ; as Dropsies , Jaundice , old-He adachs , Megrims , Vertigoes , Lethargies , dulness and drousiness ; Obstructions and pain of the Stomach , Liver , Spleen , Mesentery , Reins and Womb. It opens and cleanses all those parts , cures Gouts , Rheumatisms , Consumtions , Kings-evil , Pox , and other stubborn and rebellious Diseases : it prevails powerfully against the Green-sickness and Rickets : and removes the Cause in Fits of Mother , Hypochondriack Melancholy , and the Scurvy : Dose ab ℥ ss ad ℥ iss , in a morning fasting , in a sit Vehicle .

14. Tinctura Piperis ; Tincture of Pepper .

℞ Tartarized S. V. lb ij : black Pepper ℥ vj : Cardamoms : ℥ j : being in Pouder , digest them in the spirit , till it is red like blood : then keep it upon the faeces for use .

It is a most admirable Cure for a Consumption ; I cur'd herewith a certain woman of an inveterate Pining and Wasting , a supposed incurable Consumption , accompanied with vehement Dolors of the Bowels , after a two years dispair , when she was so weak she could not stand alone without two to hold her , looking like ( as it were ) the picture of Death , and giv'n over as past hopes by several very able and learned men . The alone taking of this Medicine in Sack or Milk , and sometimes in Ale sweetned , but most commonly in Milk , morning , noon and night , and sometimes 5 or 6 times a day , for about a month or 5 weeks time , restored her ( through the blessing of God ) to the Wonder of all that knew her . It is also a present Remedy against the Cholick , and all gripings and pains of the Bowels : and potently provokes the Terms , if given for some daies according to Art. Dose so much as will make the Vehicle , so hot as the sick can well endure it .

15. Tinctura Alhandal , Tincture of Colocynthis .

℞ Spirit of Wine lb viij : pulp of Colocinthis ℥ xij : digest a month , in a gentle heat ; then press out ; let it settle , and put it into a clean glass for use .

It is an excellent Purge for such as can take bitter things ; it purges all humors even to a Miracle , and is of exceeding use to such as are itchy or mangy , leprous , or have old filthy running Sores about them , especially in the Legs , and parts depending , it removes Scabs , and venereal Botches , and mightily facilitates the cure of the French Pox. Dose ad one Spoonful or a spoonful and half , in the morning fasting : It may be taken twice or thrice a week ; or , after the Use of Mercuriat●s ; with which it may be alternately exhibited ; twice the Mercuriate , & once this ; again , twice the Mer●uriate and once this ; and so on .

16. Tinctura ex tribus , Tincture of Three things .

℞ spirit of Wine lb viij , sena ℥ viij , Jallap ℥ jv : Cortex Esulae ℥ ij : the Jallap and Cortex beat into gross pouder ; digest altogether 40 days ; shaking them once a day ; then decant the clear , filterate , and keep it for use . Or thus , ℞ spirit of Aniseeds or Carraways lb viij : senae ℥ viij : Jallat ℥ iiii . Elaterium ℥ j. mix , digest , filterate , and keep the clear : Or thus , ℞ Aqua Vite lb viij . Sena ℥ viij . Jallap , Gambogia , A. ℥ iiij . mix , digest , decant , filterate and keep it for use . Or thus ; ℞ Aquae Vitae lb viij . Sena ℥ xij . Jallap ℥ iiij . Cambogia ℥ ij . Elaterium ℥ j. mix , digest , decant , filterate , &c.

This Tincture purges admirably , viz. that made by the first praescript , nor are the other much inferior ; but the last purges the most excellently : they evacuate all watery humors , cure the Dropsy , Jaundice , Scurvy , Gout , Cachexia , Green-sickness , and other evil dispositions of the body : Dose à ℥ j. or more .

17. Tinctura Caryophylorum , Tincture of Cloves .

℞ Cloves slit in two , or bruised ℥ ii , Tartarised S.V. so much as to over top them about 4 Inches : put them into a Matrass , make a donble Vessel , with another small Matrass fitted to the former , lute them well together , and digest in a sand heat , till the S.V. becomes of a red blackish Color , which separate by Inclination , and keep it in a glass well stopt for use .

§ 1. Of this Tincture may be made a Syrup , by putting to it Sugar , q.s. and so dissolving according to Art. § 2. You may also make of it an Extract , by Evaporating the Tincture to the thickness of Honey . § 3. The Vertues . These are all good to strengthen and comfort a cold stomach , by drying up cold superfluous humors , it prevails against swoonings & faintings of the Heart , and gives ease in all Gripings and pains of the Cholick : It expels wind , and kills worms in the Body . Dose ab ℥ ss ad ℥ j in Sack : outwardly bath the parts afflicted with it .

18. Tinctura Argentea , Tincture of Luna .

℞ Silver filings ℥ ij : best spirit of Niter ℥ vj : dissolve in a Cucurbit : then precipitate with salt-water lb ij ; so will the Calx fall down in a white pouder : let it stand a while , that all the Calx may fall , then decant the water by inclination : wash the Calx after with fair water to free it from all its Acrimony , dry it upon paper , and put it into a Matrass , to it put Velatile Salt of Vrine ℥ j. S.V. rectified ℥ xxjv ( let it be rectified with salt of Tartar : stop the mouth of the Matrass with another so as the mouth of the one may enter into the neek of the other ; ( which thing is also called a dou●le Vessell : ) lute well the Joints with a wet bladder , digest in horse-dung , or the like gentle heat for 16 dayes ; so will the S.V. be of a bright sky color , which take , siltrate , and keep close stopt .

§ 1. This Tincture is of admirable use in many Diseases of the head , as Cephalea , Megrim , Epilepsie , Palsy , Apoplexy , &c. It may be given also against all malignant and pestilential Feavers , and the Plague it self ; as also in the small Pox and Measles : Dose a gut . vj ad xvj . in choise Canary or same cordial-water , as the Aqua vitae Matthioli . § 2. Here is also to be noted , That at the bottom of the Matrass will remain a Calx of Silver , out of which you may extract a Salt ; or you may reduce it into silver again by the following Method . § 3. Take Niter ℥ viij , Crystal in pouder , ℥ ij . Tartat ℥ j. Charcole ℥ ss. pouder all , and put it by little and little into a Crucible heated red hot , after the Dotonation is over , the matter will be melted , which pout into a warm Morter to cool : then pouder it , and mix with it as much of the sormer Galx at sect. 2. above : melt them in a Crucible with a strong fire , so will the Calx be reduced into Silver again , which when cold , you may separate from the Salts . § 4. This Tincture is not a separation of one of the Principles ; or of the sulphur of Luna from the other Principles ; but only a dissolution of a part of the body of the Metal , being Volatiliz'd by the Salt of Urine , and united to the Spirit of Wine . § 5. You may prove it thus : Put the Tincture into a Glass-body , with a Receiver well luted ; distill in B. V. till one half is drawn off : the remainder in the Cucurbit set to Crystallize , for two days ; and continue the Crystallization , till no more will shoot : put all the Crystals together , dry , and weigh them , then pouder them , putting to every ʒij thereof ʒiij , of the mixture , at § 3. above , for reviving the Calx of Silver : this mixture meit in a crucible , covered with a Tile , by help of a strong sire , then taking the crucible our , letting of it cool , and breaking it , you will find the silver ( before dissolved into Tincture ) at bottom . § 6. The Salt water used in this work must be made of Water lb ij : in which salt ℥ jss is to be dissolved ; for Salt engages the points of the dissolvant , and makes it let go its hold of the Silver . You may also make the Precipitation by putting into it little bits of Copper-plates . It is no mater which way you use , for it is done to no other purpose , but to bring the Silver into a very sine pouder , that it may the more easily be dissolved afterwards § 7. The Silver Calx remaining ( after the Tincture is extracted ) is impregnated with Volatile parts , and would ( if it should be melted alone ) fly into the Air : but being mixed with the afore-mentioned matter , it is kept down , and hindred from flying away in its reduction .

19. Tinctura Martis cum Tartaro , Tincture of Mars with Tartar.

℞ Rust of Iron made by Dew ℥ xij . white Tartar lb ij : pouder and mix them together , boil them in a great Iron kettle with rain-Water lb xv . for 12 hours : stir with an Iron Spatula from time to time , and put in more water ( but boyling hot ) as the former consumes ; at last , let it settle a while , so have you a black Liquor , which is the Tincture : siltrate it , and evaporate it in an carthen Pan over a sand heat , to the thickness of a Syrup , or till a Pellicule shall arise .

§ 1. Here is to be noted , That water alone is not alde to penetrate and diss●●ve the Iron , should it bo●● never so long ; but the water being impregnated with Ta●●ar causes it to dissolve with much ease . § 2. The Tincture being drawn , there will a white Matter remain ( a mixture of the Earthy parts of Tartar and Mars ) which may be cast away , as good for nothing , § 3. This Tincture some call Syrrup of Mars because of a noble sweetness in its Taste ; and it is reduced to the thickness of a Syrrup , that it might keep the better . § 4. As to its Virtues , It is a very great Apetitive , opens the most inveterate Obstructions of the Liver , Spleen , Pancreas , Mesentery , Reins and Womb : is excellent and Cachexies , Dropsies , Obstruction of the Terms , &c. It s opening Virtues are much strengthned by the Power of the Tartar : It sweetens the acid Humor , which is the cause of all Obstructions , for Mars is a certain Alcalie : dose à ʒss ad ℥ j , in broth , or some other sit Vehicle .

20. Tinctur a Succini , Tincture of Amber .

℞ white Amber levigated on a Porphery ℥ jv , put upon it S. V. rectified , so much as may cover it abont 4 inches above the Powder ; these being in a glass-Matrass cover it with a small blind Head , well luting the Juncture , digest in a very gentle heat in Sand , shaking the Glass of ten , till the S. V. has dissolved the greatest part of the Amber , and the Tincture becoms of a transparent yellow . Vnlute the Vessels : decant this Tincture into a Glass bottle , and upon the Magma put sresh S. V. alcooliz'd , cover it as before , and digest again , till the S. V. has almost diss●lv'd the rest of the Amber , and it becomes Tinctured , as before . This Tincture decant , and put to the former , filter them through brown Paper ( but some Authors like it not , because a certain Volatility is lost through the attraction of the Air ) put the whole into a small Glass Cucurbite , place it in a sand Heat , cover it with its head , fitting to it a small Receiver : Lute well the Junctures , and with a gentle heat draw off the one half of the S. V. The Vessels being cold , put what remains in the Bottom of the Cucurbit into a Glass , which stop close and keep for use . Being the true Tincture of Amber , impregnated with the Taste and Smell of its own natural substance , & full of volatil parts .

§ 1. This Tincture has all the Virtues of Amber mentioned in our Pharmacopoea Londinensis , lib. 3. cap. 12. Sect. 49. where they are described at large , and performs all those things with ten times more power and efficacy , than the crude prepared Amber can do , and therefore it 's here commended as a most excellent thing . § 2. Some precipitate the Amber by putting fair Water into the Tincture , but this precipitate of Amber has no more Virtues than Levigated Amber , although indeed it may be somewhat more pure : for having lost the Volatile Sulphur which subtilized and actuated it , it becoms gross and terr●ne again : so that indeed , you do but undoe what you have been doing with great Labour . § 3. But as all its Virtues are chiefly designed against Diseases of the Head , Brain , Nerves , and Womb , so ought it to be given in some proper Syrrups , as of Cinnamon , Peony-flowers , &c. or in some Aethereal Spirit of Rosemary , Juniper-berries , Black Cherries or Spirit of flowers of Lilly Convally ; for that if it should be given in any aqueous Liquor , the Amber would return to a body , whereby its effects would not be so good nor quick : dose d ℈ j adʒj .

21. Tinctura Pilularum nostrarum , Tincture of our Family Pills .

℞ of our Family Pills in fine Pouder ℥ jv , Quintessence of Aniseed or of some other Spice , enough to over-top it 6 or 8 Inches : digest in a very gentle heat for 10 or 12 days , shaking it 2 or 3 times a day , till the Tincture is perfect ; which decant , and keep in a Vessel close stopt for use : if you think the Tincture is not wholy extracted , you may put upon the Magma , a small proportion of new Menstrum ; which you may after ten days decant , and with other fresh Menstruum put it upon new pouder .

It has all the Virtues which are afcril'd to the Pills , works excellently and casily upon all humours , purges water and flegm powerfully , and prevails against the Scurvy , Dropsy , Jaundice , Gout , Green-sickness , Cachexia , and all Obstructions of the Stomach Liver , Spleen , Mesentery and Bowels : Dose two or three Spoonfulls according to Strength .

22. Tinctura Diaphoretica c●mmunis , A common Diaphoretick Tincture .

℞ Ginger , Grains of Paradise A. ℥ j. long and black Pepper , A. ℥ ss. Cardamomsʒiij . beat them to fine Pouder , which put into a glass with the best Camphir bruised into bits ℥ jss : put here upon rectified S. V. so much as may cover them four or five inches over : seal up the Glass , and let it remain in Sand for a month ( shaking the Vessel every day ) or for so long time as you shall think sit : then separate the clear Tincture , and keep it for use .

It is a strong and potent Diaphoretick , and causes sweat beyond most other things : you may give it in Carduus or Cinnamon water or in T●●acle water , or other fit Vehicle , à gut . xx ad lx . or ad ʒj .

23. Tinctura sen Laudanum Liquidum Helmontij , The liquid Laudanum of Helmont .

℞ Juyce of Quinces , put into a fermentation with Ale-yest , with this extract a deep yellow Tin●bure of Opium : this strain and aromatize ; then draw off the one half of the Liquor in B. M. keep the remaining part for use .

It has the Virtues of all other Laudanums , and is given with a happy success in dysenty rick affections , and indeed by many Physicians it is esteemed ( but how truly , I know not ) the most safe of any Laudanum . Dose à gut . xv . ad xx or xxv . in Canary or other proper Vehicle .

24. Tinctura Corallorum Digbeij , Sir Kenelm Digby's Tincture of Coral .

℞ the most sharp spirit or Oyl of Honey ( made by distillation of Honey , p. j. with sand , p. ij . in a sand-Furnace : ) put it upon pouder of ' red Coral , and , in 24 hours the spirit of Honey will be tinged of a deep yellow color : decant and put on more spirit of Honey , and digest as before : reiterate this till it will tinge no more : then filter the Tinctures , and distill the Liquor off , that the Tincture may remain dry : upon which put good S. V. which digest till it is tinged red : decant it , and put on fresh S. V. and digest to redness , as before ; this reiterate , till all the Tincture is extracted : Filterate these Tinctures , and draw off the S. V. by Distillation : Vpon the Magma remaining put new S. V. and repeat this work , till you have the pure Tincture and Solution without Faeces , which will be as deep as the reddest wine , and throughly transparent .

It has all the Virtures of other Tinctures of Coral , to which I refer you : and is a Specifick in Diseases of the Head , Womb and Nerves : Dose à gut . xx ad xxx . in a fit Vehicle .

CHAP. VIII . Of EXTRACTS .

1. PAnchymagogon Vegetabile nostrum , Our universal Vegetable Purge .

℞ Cambogiae , Aloes , A. ℥ jv , dissolve in Borrage-Water and make an Extract . ℞ Turbith , Agarick , Hermodacts , Rhub arb , Sena , Troches alhandal , powder of Cloves , A. ℥ ijss . with S.V. make another Extract . Take of the first Extract iij : of the second Extract ℥ ii . Resins of Scammony and Jallap , Extract of black Hellebor , A. ℥ j : Elaterium ℥ ss: Oyl of Nutmegs distill'd , and oyl of Wormwood A. ʒ ii : mix for a Mass .

There are many Panthymagogons extant , but I have found this by manisold Experience to exceed all others . It universally purges all humors , and that both safely and pieasantly , and is truly a very noble Cathartick or purge . If it be given in obdurate Obstructions , and such as are inveterate , resisting the Powers of most Medicines in this Case , it will be well if you add to the Composition ℥ iiss of Mercurius dulcis in fine or impalpable pouder , for by this means it will have force & strength to melt ( as it were ) any impacted humour , though never so tough and viscous ; and to dissolve all manner of tartarous Matter , wheresoever obstructed in any part of the Body . Dose a gr. vij , ad ℈ j : or ʒss , if in strong Bodyes , it works nimbly , and therefore may be given Early in the morning sasting , as other quick purges are commonly administied . It is an excelient Remedy in the Seurvy , Dropsy , Gout , Jaundice and Kings-Evil , powerfully cleansing the Head , Stomach and Joynts .

2. Extractum Viperarum , Extract of Vipers , improperly called by some Quintessence .

℞ fat Vipers in June , cast away their Head , bowels and Gall , cut them into bits , and dry them in a warm Balnco ; then put them into a Bolt head with Alcool of Wine ; so much as may over-top them the breadth of 8 fingers : Seal the Glass hermetically , and digest for 20 days in B.M. then decant the Wine , and put en more alchoolized Spirit , till the Virtue is extracted : put these tinged spirits together , and draw off the spirit in a very gentie B.M. till it is thick at bottom . Vpon this Extract put alcooliz'd tincture of Cloves ; Circulate them ten dayes , and after abstract the S. V. and the Extract will be at bottom .

This Extract is of mighty power for purifying of the blood , flesh and skin , and taking away of all cutaneous Diseases . It cures the Scab and Leprosy , helps in the Epilepsy , strengthens the Brain , Memory , Sipht Smelling and Hearing ; preserves from gray hairs , and renovates the whole body , making it become youthful and pleasant . It hinders Abortion , provokes Sweat powerfully , and is eminently good against the Measles , Small Pox , Plague , and all other malign Feavers . It cures the Goat , Consumption and French-Pox ; esteem it as a Jewel . Dose ʒj . in Sack , Morning and Night .

3. Extractum Eophracticum , An Extract opening Obstructions .

℞ white Tartar , silings of Iron , A. ℥ iiij . grind them together into pouder ; after boyl in white Wine or fair water , from lb jv . ad lb ij . strain , and add tops of Centory of Roman Wormwood , of Carduus , A. M. j. Species Diacurcumae ℥ iss. Gentian root ℥ j. boyl all close for three or four hours , strain and evaporate by the heat of a Bath , to the consistency of an Extract ; to which add pouder of Rhubarb , or Species of Hiera a Picra ʒij . mix them well .

It is a good thing for opening all Obstructions of Liver , Spleen and Womb , and removing the morbifick matter . It also cures the Rickets in Children , and is by some of our Modern Physicians magnified for curing a Chlorosis and Cachexia . Dose à ℈ j. ad ʒss . every evening , made up into Pills , and given in a proper Vehicle .

4. Extractum Gentianae ; Extract of the Root Gentian .

It is made after the general way , taught in our Pharm . lib. 4. cap. 8. sect. 1.

It Sweats , cures the Green sickness , brings out the Small Pox , and powerfully resists Plague , Poyson , and all malign Feavers : helps also Diseases of the Head and Brain . Dose ad ℈ ij .

5. Extractum Hellebori Nigri , Extract of Black Hellebor .

It is made as is that of Gentian , after the general way , in the place aforecited .

It Cures Melancholy , Frenzy and Madness : it opens Obstructions of the Spleen , and easeth the pains thereof , wonderfully curing that way : it cures Cancers , Herpes , Elephantiasis , Vertigo , Epilepsy , Apoplexy , Scabs , and Quartan Agues ; it is a certain Remedy for Hypocond riack Melancholy . Dose ad ℈ j. or more .

6. Laudanum Paracclsi , The most excellent Laudanum of Paracelsus .

℞ Thebian Opium ℥ iij : Juyce of Henbane inspissate , Species diambrae & Diamoschi , A. ℥ ijss , Mummy ℥ ss: Salt of Pearl and Coral A. ʒiij : : Liquor of white Amber extracted with Alcool of Wine , bone of a Stags heart , Bezoar stone , Vnicorns horn , A. ʒj . Musk , Ambergrise A. ℈ j. Aurum potabileʒj : Or for want thereof , of the Chymical Oyls of Annis , Carawayes , Oranges , Citrons , Nutmegs , Cloves , Cinnamon , Amber , A. gut . xij . of these make a Laudanum according to Art , Thus , With S. V. rectified , make an Extract or Tincture of the Opium , Henbane and Species , each severally apart , by digestion in a warm place for 40 days , with which mix the Liquor of the Amber , and then inspissate them to the thickness of Honey : then add Salts , with the other things in pouder , as also the Aurum potabile , or for want thereof the Oyls , which mix well together , and keep it in a close glaz'd Vessel for use .

Here is to be noted , That because Opium often causes Vomit , if you mix with it Oyl of Wormwood , gut . 40 or 50. it will be much more stomachical , and indeed if Oyl of Wormwood be used in stead of all the Oyls , it will not be amiss . It eases all manner of Pains in a Moment , stops all sorts of Fluxes , as Catarrhs , Flux of the Bowels , Terms , Whites , Bleeding , &c. It is a specifick in Plenrisies , Fits of the Mother , the Cholick , griping of the Guts , restlessness , &c. Dose à gr. j. ad vj. either in a Pill , or dissolved in aqua Papaveris or choice Canary .

7. Laudanum nostrum , our great specifick Anodyn .

℞ Opium extracted ℥ viij : Extracts of . Cloves , raddix serpentaria , Contra yerva , Saffron , Viper pouder , ana . ℥ jss : Oriental Bezoar , Bezoar minerale , Salt of Pearl A. ℥ j. Aurum potabileʒiij . Or , instead thereof distilled Oyls of Cinnamon , Cloves and Wormwood , A. ʒ ij . Ambergrise , Musk , A.ʒj. mix all well together , & make a mass of a Consistency for Pills .

If the Opium and the other things be first extracted with tartarized S. V. and afterwards dissolved in Spirit of Vinegar , or of Vitriol , Sulphur or Salt , or most sharp juyce of Limons , and then inspissated to the thickness of Honey , the Laudanum will be so much the better . In stopping all Catarrhs and Fluxes , as of Rheum , Blood , Terms , Whites , Gonorrhoea , in Watchings , Restlessness , and in the end of all sorts of Feavers ; in Frenzy , madness Melancholy , Epilepsie , Vomiting , Pleurisy , Cholick , Weakness of Bowels ; in the Gout , in knees , feet or hips ; and in the Stone both in the Reins and Bladder , it is truly the most speedy and praevalent Remedy : and in easing the most Vehement and sharp Pains in what part soever , it is even a divine Help , & quasi ultimum Asylum . Dose à gr. ij ad jv . or vj : it has all the Virtues of that of Paracelsus , and is indeed much more powerful : where note , That if it be given to women subject to fits , it will be good to leave out the M●sch and Ambergrise : or you may make the one half with the Mosch and Ambergrise ; and the other half without them .

8. Laudanum solare Bayeri , Solar Laudanum of Bayerus .

℞ Gold calcined ( with Sulphur and Mercury ) ℥ ss: oyl of Mercury or of Saturn ℥ v : digest them in Ashes in a luted Vessel viij dayes ; so shall you have a red Tincture of Gold , a white body being lest in the Glass : digest and coagulate it into a red Stone ; dissolve it upon a Marble with some Liquor , cast away the faeces , coagulate , and repeat it three times .

It is an excellent Anodyn and sudorisick , good against Surfeits , Scurvy , Drosie , Pox , and Gout , it is found also by Experience to be a specisick against all Sorts of Feavers : Dose à gr. ij . ad v.

9. Laudanum Johannis Petri Fabri , Fabers specific Anodyn .

℞ Opium extracted in S. V. and made solid ℥ ii . dissolve it in red Rose-Vinegar : to it add Confectio Alkermes , Confect of Hyacinths , Venice-Treacle , Pulveris Electuarii Diarrhod . Abbatis , A. ℥ j : Musk , Ambergrise , A. gr. vj : Salt of Pearl and Coral , ana , ʒj : mix them .

It is to be given after due Purgation : it prevails against Pains of the Teeth , Cholick , Gout , Sciatica , Stone , or any other excruciating Torment . If it be made up without the Perfumes , it is wonderful against all fits , chiefly those of the Mother : Dose à gr. iij. ad vij or viij .

10. Laudanum cum Perlarum Preparatione , Laudanum with Pearl .

℞ Opium extracted with spirit of Vinegar ℥ ss: Salts of Pearl and Coral A. ʒj : extract of Saffron ℈ ij : Tincture of Ambergrise ℈ j : mix and keep them in a silver box for use .

It is a Prescript of Paracelsus , design'd for the Cure of Raging Madness : and he writes , That he cured a German Prince , who was frenrick , with a Dose of gr. v. hereof , by which also the Feaver was expelled . It eases all manner of pains , and has the Virtues of the former , or of any other Laudanum .

11. Extractum Melliginum Baccarum Juniperi , Melligenous Extract of Juniper .

℞ Juniper-Berries full ripe , q. v. beat them all in a mortar , till the seeds and all are extreamly well bruised : to this Mass put water so much as to wash the pulp from the husks and seeds : this water evaporate to almost dryness , keeping this Extract of the Pulp by it self : Vpon the husks and seeds ( being first dryed ) put rectified S. V. enough to cover it two Inches thick : digest 10 or 12 days , and then decant , and press forth the Tincture : in this Tincture dissolve the former almost dryed Extract of the pulp : and a fourth part of the weight of the whole Tincture and Extract of pure Virgin honey : this done evaporate the S.V. till the Magma is of the thickness of new Honey , which keep for use .

It has all the Virtues of Juniper-berries , and is a most admirable thing against the Stone and Gravel in both Reins and Bladder : it is prevalent against all Obstructions of Urine , the Dropsie , Scurvy , Scirrhus of the Liver , Spleen and Mesontery , the Cholick and all Oppressions of Wind. Dose àʒj , adʒ iij. morning and night , drinking a Glass of Sack after : now here is to be noted , That if the Salt of the Faeces , be added to the Extract , it will be so much the better . This is That Extract so often mentioned in Cap. 22. Sect. 2 , 3 , 7. of this Book .

12. Extractum Cochleariae compositum , Extract of Scurvy-Grass Compound .

℞ the Magma , or remaining matter after the spirit is distilled off ( as is taught Cap. 2. sect. 20. of this Book : ) strain it through a sive , and express the remainder in a press through a hair strainer , as strongly as you see convenient : these Faeces dry , calcine and extract a Salt according to Art , which reserve . The strained Liquor clarify with whites of eggs , and then evaporate in a sand heat , very slowly , to the consistency of a very thick Syrrup , or of new Honey , with which mix the afore-reserv'd Salt : to every ounce hereof add choice Rhubarb , sena elect , in fine pouder , A. ʒ j : mix them well , and keep it for use .

It is an excellent thing to cleanse the Bowels , chiefly the Spleen and Pancreas of thick earthy matter by stool : you may give it in a Wafer , in form of a Bolus , drinking after it a little white-wine or sherry , and an hour or two after a little Broth or posset-drink : it purges gently , and expels Viscous matter from the sides of the Ventricle and the Guts : opens obstructions of Spleen and Mesentery : you may take it once in 5 dayes , while you take the aforementioned spirit of Scurvy-grass ; for by this order it e●adicates a cold Scorbute . Dose à ʒj ad ʒ ij or iij.

13. Extractum Martis Aperitivum , Opening Extract of Iron .

℞ Rust of Iron made by dew ℥ viij : Aqua Mellis lb iij : Must or Wine unf●rmented lb jv : Juyce of Limons ℥ jv : put all into an iron Pot , cover it with an iron cover , set it in a Furnace over a little fire , digest for 3 dayes time , then boyl gently for 4 hours , stirring it now and then from the bottom with an Iron spatula , thou covering it again , that it may not evaporate too fast : when you see the Liquor is black , take way the fire , let it settle , and strain it warm through a Cloth , then evaporate the humidity in sand heat , in an earthen Pan , to the Consistency of an Extract .

§ 1. The Virtues of this Extract are mightily augmented by the Addition of the Essential Salts , and the Spirit of Honey , which makes it as good a Remedy as can be of this Kind , no better yet known . § 2. It is a mighty Aperitive , opening all Obstructions , and restoring a good Complexion to such as want it by reason of Oppilations of the Liver , Spleen and M●sentery : But it ought not to be given only once or twice , but for 14 , 20 or 30 dayes together , yet with some little Intervals , that Nature might not be nauseated . Dose à gr. x. and ℈ ij . dissolv'd in some fit Vehicle . Its Virtues are the same with the Tincture in Cap. 7. sect. 19. of this Book . It takes away obstructions of the Lacteals and L●m●hatick Vessels admirably , thereby being a means to restore such as are in Consumptions .

14. Extractum Rhabarbart , Extract of Rhubarb .

℞ Rhubarb lb x : let it be shaved , and digested 12 hours in warm Succory-water , so much as may over-top it 4 or 5 Inches , let it just boil , then strain it through a cloth : put the Rhubarb into as much more Succory-water , which Infuse , boil and strain , as before , expressing it strongly : mix the Liquors , let them settle , filterate them , and evaporate the humidity in a glass Vessel , over a soft fire , to the thickness of Honey ; so have you the Extract of Rhubarb , which keep in a Pewter pot close covered .

§ 1. This has all the virtues of Rhubarb , and may be given à gr. x. ad ℈ ij , being dissolv'd in Succory or Strawberry water , or made into Pills : it prevails in Diseases of the Liver and Spleen , purges and bindes . § 2. After this manner you may make the Extracts of all Vegetables , which are not Resinous or Aromatick : The refinous are made with S.V. The Aromatick or odoriferous ought not to be Extracted in this kind , for that their best and most Volatile parts would be carried away in Evaporation , but if any shall be so minded ; they may Evaporate by Distillation , whereby you will save an odoriferous water . § 3. Many learned men have doubted in what principle the purgative Virtue of these things do consist : some say , In the Salt : some , in the Sulphur or Oyl ; some , in the Mercury or Spirit : but each Principle being separated , we have found that none of them have been purging ; whereby we know in separating the Principles , That property or Faculty is totally destroyed , nor can it be repaired by any artificial mixing them again : So that We conclude , That , the proper Purging Power is conserv'd only in the natural mixion of the Principles , so as is necessary to produce such strugling and fermentations in our Bodyes : And , hence it appears , that Nature does something so exquisitely , that Art can never attain unto ; nay , nor imitate the same , what God has joyn'd together ought not to be put asunder , man ought not to be wiser than his God.

19. Extractum odorificum Paracelsi , The Specifick odoriferous Extract .

℞ White Lillies , Rosemary-flowers , Basil , Cardamoms , Roses , A. M. j. spicknard M. ii . beat them grosly in a past : to which add juyce of Orange Apples lb iv : put all these together into a Pelican , and let them be digested together for one Month , afterwards let them be separated from their faeces by straining with pressing : put this expressed Liquor again into a Pelican , and presently let be added Mace , Cloves , Cinnamon , Civet , A. ℥ j : Ambergrise , ℥ ss: Muskʒ ij : grind them most exceeding small , and put them into the said Pellican with the other things , then digest in Dung , then add Gum Arabick dissolved ℥ ss: Tragacanth dissolved ℥ j : and let them harden with the clea● of the whites of Egs in a shut Glass : then after a white as soon as you see it become of the likeness of glass , break your Glass , and you have a stone which is our Odoriferous specifick .

The Intention of this odoriferous Extract is to be a perfume ready at all times and upon all occasions to perfume other Medicaments with : for that it immediately expands it self and dilates its specifick Odour and Virtues . However it is a great Cordial , and may be given in any fainting fits à gr. iij ad viij in any proper Vehicle .

CHAP. IX . Of MAGISTERYS .

MAgisterium seu Resina Jallapae , Magistery or Resin of Julap .

℞ five pouder of Jallap , put it into a Pellican , and put upon them rectifi●d S.V. so much as over-reposit a hands breadth ; close up the head , and set it to digest in Balneo , till the Tinctatets as red as blood : pour off this Tincture and put in more S.V. which work repeat till the Tincture is wholy extracted : put all the Tinctures together , and in Balneo draw off above half of the spirit ( which reserve for the like occasion again ) then put into it fair water , and the Jallap will precipitate to the bottom : at last draw off in B.M. the remaing S.V. and take the resin out of the water , which dry and keep for use .

§ 1. Here is to he observed , first , That if you evaporate all the Spirit , the Magistery will be black , and may be more properly called an Extract , yet it will be of the same Virtue , as if precipitated , though not so beautiful . § 2. That if you precipitate according to the Prescript , you will do well to let the white mixture to settle for a whole day . § 3. That the Resin before it is dryed , ought to be well wash'd in two or three waters , after which being dry , it will be hard , and not much unlike common Rosin . § 4. That before your Jallap is beaten into pouder , it be very well cleansed and dryed , that the Resin may be the purer . § 5. That the reason of the Praecipitation by cold water , is from weakning of the S.V. whereby it cannot hold up , what it has drawn , but lets it fall to the Bottom . § 6. That this Magistery is rather a Resin than a Gum , because that it dissolves rather in Oyly liquors than in watery . § 7. That if you put cold water in before evaporation or drawing off the one half of the Spirit , the precipitation will be like Resin ; but after the drawing off of the said half , it pretates like a Curd , which comes to a pouder . § 8. That this Magistery is nothing but the Resin or pure Cathartick part of Jailap , separated from the terrestial part and Volatile Salt , which has been dissolv'd in the S.V. § 9. That in drawing off the one half of the S.V. you must do it with a very gentle fire , for if it be too strong , it will carry along with it a good part of the Resin . § 10. That all the Cathartick Virtue of the Jallap consists in the Resin : from the Faeces you may draw an Alcalious Salt , but in a very small quantity . However is it not yet apparently known wherein the Cathartick force of Purgatives does Consist . § 11. That this Resin is a great Hydragogue , or water-purger : now why Hydrag●gues do rather purge water than other humors , is because they have more of the Acrimony , than other Purgers have , whereby they are the better able to open and penetrate the Lymphatick Vessels . § 12. That this and other Hydragogues do so cut and attenuate Viscosities , as to render them like to water ; and indeed all such things as chiefly purge water are either Resinous or Saline for as Sulphurs or liquified Salts do dissolve Sulphurs or sulphurous bodies , so do Resins ( which are sulphurs and Salts ) dissolve Viscosities . § 13. But whereas Salts passing quick , make but little impression , do only dissolve what is found in the Stomach and Bowels , they therefore only purge mildly ; whereas Resins by reason of their viscous and tenacious particles do remain a longer time in the body , causing a fermentation , not only about the parts , where they are , but also draw from the Brain joynts and other remote parts , by which means flegm and water is brought into the Bowels ; so that these latter purge more strongly . § 14. By reason of this viscous and tenacious quality in Resins , you must give this and other Resins always mixt with some other Body ( with the addition of a few drops of oyl of Anniseeds ) thereby to separate the particles ; for if it be taken alone , it is apt to adhere to the inward Membrane of the Intestines , whereby if it cause not ulcers by its acrimonious quality , yet it many times cause Convulsions , swoonings , and heart sickness , and somtimes works two or three days together , to the almost ruin of the Patient . § 15. It is best to be poudred and incorporated with some Electuary and a few drops of oyl of Anniseeds , for so it works safely and without pain : but if it be given in a potion , you must first mix it with a little of the Yolk of an Egg , for it sticks to the bottom of the Mortar like Turpentine , if it be moistned with any watery body . § 16. Given according to these Directions , it purges by stool , without procuring Vomit , and operates much more gently than the pouder of Jallap taken in substance , because it is divested of its volatile Salt , which is its sharpest part . It purges all cold , moist and flegmatick humors , and is a specifick against the Gout , Scurvy Dropsy , Jaundice , Kings-Evil , Leprosy , Scab and other contumacious Diseases , purging water from all parts . If it be mixt with Salt of Tartar , and Mercurius dulcis , it will operate yet more transcendently . § 17. The Dose is à gr. iiij . ad xij . in Bolus , Conserve , or some such like : and gr . xij . is said to work full as much as a whole dram of the Jallop given in pouder .

2. Magisterium , seu Resina Scammonij ; Magistery or Resin of Scammony .

It is made as the former , from Jallap : Or as we have taught in our Pharmacop . Lib. 1. Cap. 8. Sect. 68. where you have also a way of doing it with Vinegar .

It purges more gently than Scammony in substance , because it is divested of much of its sharp volatile Salt , by Dissolution in the Menstruum , as also is freed from the greatest part of its terrenity and faeces . This either alone or mixt with Mercurius dulcis , is a truly noble Purge and gentle . It carries off all Humors , and extirpateth the Kings-Evil , Scurvy , Dropsy , Jaundice , Gout , Sciatica , Leprosy , Scabs , Itch , &c. It opens all Obstructions of the Liver , Spleen , Gall and Womb , and mightily facilitates the cure of the French Pox : Dose à gr. x. ad xv . in Bolus , Electuary , Conserve , &c.

3. Magisterium Magnum , The Great Magistery .

It is made of Oyster-shells levigated , as we have taught in our Pharmacop . Lib. 3. Cap. 13. Sect. 94. in the preparation of Pearl and Coral . But whereas we there precipitate with Liquor of Tartar ; in this , you may , if you so please , precipitate with a great quantity of clear cold water , when stirring with a woodden Spatula , the water will become at first white as Milk , and then the Magistery will precipitate to the bottom , leaving the water clear and a little acid . Put this water off , and affuse fresh , so doing till the Magistery is perfectly sweetned , and water comes away insipid : put the pouder upon white paper ( through which the remaining humidity will go ) and set it to dry in the shade , upon the bottom of a hair Sieve .

It has all the Virtues of that of Pearl , besides which , this is known to be more powerful , as large experience has demonstrated . It is an admirable Cordial , and strengthens the Balsam of Life : it helps Heart-burnings , resists poyson , pestilence and putrefaction ; it eases pains , chears the Spirits , cools inflamations , and is a general help in all Feavers . It is so famous , that the strongest Agonies and greatest extremities , are suddenly , and as it were miraculously remedied thereby . It preserves Health , and prolongs Life . Dose à gr. x. ad ℈ j. or ʒss . And thus are prepared the Magisteries of Bones , Horns , and other Shells .

4. Magisterium Putaminum Ovorum ; Magistery of Egg-shells .

This is made as are the Magisteries of Pearl , Coral and Oyster shells , without any difference . But here you are to observe , 1. That your Egg-shells be new , clean and frree from dirt , that the spirit of the Vinegar may the easilier fasten upon them : for any kind of filth does dissolve the action of the dissolvant . 2. That you ought to have the shells of Eens Eggs , not of Ducks , Geese , Turkers , or other water Fowl ; because as these Birds are hotter , so their shells are ( by reason of their heat ) harder , and so more difficult to be dissolved , thereby requiring a greater quantity of the dissolvant . 3. That spirit of Vinegar is here used , for simple Vinegar would not be strong enough to cause a dissolution . Spirits of Sulphur or Niter , will admirably do the same thing ( but they are much dearer , ) for that they produce a very white Calx : but Spirit of Vitriol or Aquae Fortis are naugh for this work , spoiling the Operation by communicating a blackness to the Magistery . 4. That this Magistery is only Egg-shells philosophically Calcin'd by Spirit of Vinegar , then precipitated by cold water into a white Calx , after sweetned by many Lotions , and lastly dryed , to be kept for use .

Given inwardly it prevails against the Stone and Gravel in both Reins and Bladder , is said to take away Heart-burnings . Outwardly , it is a good desicative , and drys up Ulcers without corrosion : therefore it is of singular use for such Ulcers as happen to the Cornea Tunicle of the Eye . It is also a good Fucus , for if you rub your Hands and Face with it , without mixing it with any Pomatum , it so insinuates it self into the Pores , as to produce an admirable whiteness .

5. Magisterium Corallorum Verum , The true Magistery of Coral .

℞ Laevigated pouder of the best red Coral ℥ iiij . put it into a large capacious Matrass , put upon it softly , and by degrees , well rectified Spirit of Venus ℥ xx . ( whose preparation we have taught Cap. 2. Sect. 19. of this Book ) the ebulition and offervescency being over , put the Matrass to digest in a vaporous Bath , the space of 24 hours , which past , filterate all the Liquor ( in which all the Coral will be dissolved , nothing of the Coral remaining but a terrene impurity , ) this filterated Liquor put into a Cucurbit in B. M. cover it with its Head , and draw off the Spirit with such a heat , as that the drops may leisurely follow one another ; thus continue till the matter remains in the bottom of the Vessel half dry ; then put out the Fire , and keep the Spirit for the like use again , it being still as good as at first , what remains wash with Spanish Scorzonera water , and the second Cinnamon Water , A. ℥ viij . mixt together ; if this quantity of Water is not enough to perfect the Solution , take so much as will do : put this mixture into a Cucurbit , then cover it , and place it in B. M. drawing off the Waters to dryness : so have you a Cephalick Water , and in the bottom of the Vessel a true Magistery , melting immediately in the mouth , or in any Liquor it is put into .

§ 1. Now here is to be noted , that in this preparation , no Spirit of Vinegar , or the Body of any Salt is used to penetrate and open the Coral ( for that they do much diminish its power and virtues ) but only the true Spirit of Venus , which on the contrary does preserve and rather increase them . § 2. That this Spirit is volatile , active and penetrating , not operating as a corrosive ( which indeed will dissolve by gnawing , but thereby alter and destroy the virtues of the matter . ) It will reduce Coral and other Stones , as also Bones , Horns , Shells , &c. to their first being or spermatick juyce , without altring the goodness or virtues of the things it operates upon ; and this is apparent , for that this admirable menstruum is drawn off again with the same tast , color , vertue and dissolutive faculty which it had before , leaving nothing of it self behind . § 3. That the former Magisteries of Oyster-shells and Egg-shells being prepared with this Spirit of Venus , would be of ten , yea an hundred times greater Vertues , than when prepared with Spirit of Vinegar , by which they are a fixed and astringent Earth . § 4. That according to Paracelsus , in the sixth of his Archidoxes , a true Magistery ought almost in a moment to penetrate our whole Body , by the quickness of its motion , and subtilty of its parts ; by which it is manifest , that it is some thing else than a fixed Earth , uncapable of any action , much less of penetration , being destitute of all manner of salt and spirit , whereby all actions and operations are performed . § 5. The Cephalick water aforesaid is an excellent Cordial , good against Epilepsies or Convulsions , either in young or old . § 6. The Magistery is replenished with manifold and great virtues , being a most soveraign Cordial , and a specifick against Melancholy and madness . It is a great Remedy against the Scurvy , and cleanses the whole mass of Blood from all impurities . It is a true preservative against Malignant Diseases , because it strengthens so wonderfully the Ventricle ; it is prevalent against the French-Pox , Small-Pox Measles , Plague , and other contagions , which this Magistery either stops or hinders , or corrects , or otherwise evacuates , either sensibly or insensibly , to the health and happiness of Mankind . § 7. Its Dose is à gr. v. ad ℈ j. in Broth or Wine , or rather in the aforesaid Cephalick and Cordial Water .

6. Magisterium de Gutta Gamba , Magistery of Cambogia .

℞ Pouder of Cambogia ℥ ij . S.V. ℥ viij . digest in B. M. two or three hours , decant and filterate it hot , and by adding Rose Water precipitate , abstract the S.V. and coagulate gently . Or thus ; ℞ Cambogia ℥ ij . S. V ℥ vj Oyl of Tartar ℥ j. digest and dissolve in B.M.

It is said to have all the Vertues of the Crude Gums ; but it works much more pleasantly , safely , and gently . Dose à ℈ j. adʒss .

7. Magisterium , sen Sulphur Vitrioli abstersivus , Cleansing Sulphur of Vitriol .

℞ choice Vitriol lb ij. dissolve in Wine Vinegar , put it into an earthen Pot , dry it over a gentle fire , encreasing the fire by degrees , till the Vitriol has been red hot an hour : put the Vitriol ( being cold ) into another Pot , put more Vinegar upon it , let it boyl a little , then put a quart of Water to it , which boyl half away : let it stand a little , and decant this red Water , which reserve : on the Faeces put another quart of Water , boyl it half away , till it is tingedred , let it stand a little , and decant off this red Water to the former reserved Water : this Work repeat so often , till the Vitriol will tinge no more Water . These reserved waters put into a glass Vesica , and evaporate to dryness . The solid Tincture at bottom ( in a new pot ) make red hot , then cast it into a quart of Ram Water to dissolve ; evaporate till the water grows red , which decant and reserve : on the Faeces put fresh water , boyl and decant , &c. repeating this Work , till the water will be no more tinged : then cast away the Foeces , and evaporate these reserved waters to dryness ; so have you a red abstersive Sulphur of Vitriol , which will be sweet on the Tongue .

It is exceeding abstersive or cleansing , stops bleeding , heals , and is of great use in all Wounds and Ulcers . It is chiefly intended for Wurtz his Composition of the Vnguentum Fuscum , or brown Oyntment .

8. Magisterium , seu Crocus Metallorum Absinthiacus Mynsichti ; Crocus of Metals , with Salt of Wormwood .

℞ Crude Antimony , Salt of Wormwood . A. ℥ iiij . mix , fire and calcine dilligently , and with care , till the Antimony is somewhat red , and divested of its arsenical Sulphur , then dulcify it by washing in fair water , till no acrimony is perceived , dry it , and keep it for use .

It has all the virtues of both the ordinary Crocus and Vitrum , and is given in infusion in Canary or Cinnamon Water , à gr . iij. ad v. you may infuse for one night in ℥ ij . or iij. of the Vehicle you intend . This is that Crocus which is made use of in making the Emetick Salt of Tartar , in Cap. 10. Sect. 7. following .

9. Magisterium , seu Sulphur Antimonij per Calcinationem , Magistery or Sulphur of Antimony by calcination .

℞ Niter ℥ vj. Antimony ℥ iiij . Common Salt ℥ i ss. Charcole ℥ ss. being all in fine pouder , mix , and fire in a strong large Crucible : after the detonation is over , dugment the fire , that the Antimony may be throughly melted , this done , with a pair of Tongs take the Crucible out , and gentle shake or knock it at bottom ; so will the Regulus or Metal of the Antimony fall to the bottom , and the soft sine Sulphur remain at top ; let it stand till it is cold , then separate the Sulphur and Regulus , keeping each for their several uses .

This Sulphur is a good thing to remove any kind of Obstruction in the Stomach , Liver and Spleen ; it prevents and takes away Cachexies , Green-Sickness , Gouts , running Gouts , Melancholy , Dropsies , Jaundice , Feavers , &c. Dose à gr. iiij . ad viij . in any convenient mixture . The Prescript is not much unlike to that which we have delivered in Our Pharmacop . Lib. 3. Cap. 8. Sect. 65. where you have also the Virtues of the Regulus .

10. Magisterium , sen , Antimonium Resuscitatum , Antimony Revived .

℞ of the best Hungarian Antimony , Sal Armoniack , A. grind them well together in a mortar , and sublime them into yellow and red flowers . Take these flowers , put them into a Bolt-Head , and affuse upon them Spirit of Vinegar so much as to over-top them , the breadth of four fingers : digest 8 or 10 days , and abstract the Liquor by distillation or evaporation ; grind the whitish calx , and edulcorate with warm water , by which it will be reduced to its pristin color , having lost its malignity , and poyson .

This Dr. Gideon Harvey commends as a gentle Vomitory , Dejectory , and Diaphoretick ; accommodated to all Ages , Sexes and Climes ; radically , curing all Oppilations , Feavers , Dropsies , the Jaundice , Asthma , Ph●hisis in beginning , Convulsions in Children , but more particularly Agues in them , obstructon of the Courses in Women . Dose a gr. iiij . ad x xij . or ℈ j. if the sick be strong .

11. Magisterium Specificum Antimonij Helmontij , Helmonts Specifick Purge .

℞ crude Antimony , Sal Armoniack finely poudred , A. ℥ xij . sublime the combustible red flowers , according to Art. Of these flowers take ℥ viij . fine Niter ℥ xvj . let them fulminate in subliming pots , and gather the flowers without any wast ; dulcify them with hot water , till there is no more saltness remaining . Vpon this pouder ( dryed over a soft fire ) put rectified S. V. four fingers breadth above it ; then put all into an Alembick with its Receiver luted to it , distilling at first with a gentle fire , after increasing it , distil to dryness , being perfectly dry , expose it to the fire for an hour , and keep it for use .

This preparation of Antimony provokes Sweat strongly , and being taken fasting in a morning ; or 2 or 3 hours after Supper , at night going to bed in some Bolus , Conserve , or Cordial Water , à gr . xx . adʒss . it gently loosens the Belly , being a specifick Purge . If taken in a less quantity , it sweats only .

12. Magisterium Antifebrile Antimonij , An Antimonial Magistery against Feavers .

℞ Cinnabar of Antimony ℥ ijss . Salt decripitatedʒv . pouder and mix them together put them into a glass Cucurbit , upon which put Oyl of Sulphur ℥ iiij . digest two or three days in a gentle sand heat ; then increase the heat to the evaporating away the superfluous humidity : wash what remains , dry it , pouder it , and mix it with slos sulphuris ℥ iiij . which set over burning Coals , in an earthen ●●sh , stir it continually with an Iron Spatula , till the flowers are consumed , then put upon it S.V. to over-top it two singers bredth , which when consumed by burning , the remaining mass dry , pouder , and keep it for use .

It cures all intermitting Feavers and Agues , taken ( half an hour before the Fit ) à gr. xij . ad ℈ j. in some Cordial Syrup ; drinking a little Broth two hours after : purge before you use it , and repeat it three or four times , it works chiefly by Sweat.

13. Magisterium Sacchari Saturni , Magistery of the Sugar of Saturn .

℞ Saccharum Saturni ℥ ij . Spirit of Vinegar , fair Water , A. lb ij. dissolve , and put upon it , drop by drop , Oleum Tartari , per deliquium , and the Magistery will precipitate white ; boyl them a little , then filerate through brown Paper , and the white pouder will remain in the Cane , which sweeten by many Lotions in fair water .

It drys much , and heals running sores , in Pomatum it is good against Tettars , &c , but is most commonly used for a Fucus or Paint .

14. Magisterium Jovis , Magistery of Jupiter .

℞ Flowers of Tin , dissolve them in a sufficient quantity of water , which filter , and drop upon it guttatim Spirit of Sal Armoniack , Or Oyl of Tartar , per deliquium , and at bottom you will have a very white precipitate , sweeten it by many ablutions in warm water , then dry it keep it from the Air in a glass close stopt .

§ 1. But before you can perfectly make this Magistery , you ought to know how to make the Sublimatum Jovis , which is as follows : ℞ Tin , Sal Armoniach , both in pouder , A. mix them well together , which put into a strong earthen Cucurbit , able to endure the Fire : fit to it a blind head , luting well the juncture , place the Cucurbit on a grate , in a small Furnace , with an open fire , but only so as that the fire may pass through the Registers , for which end stop up the top of the Furnace with Brick and Lute , but leaving Registers at pleasure . Let the Vessel be placed in the Furnace , about a third part of its height : give a small fire at first , and increase it by degrees , till the bottom of the Cucurbit is red hot , continue such a fire till nothing more will sublime , which you may know by the growing cold of the blind Head : the Vessels being cold , unlute them , so will the flowers stick to the Head and Top of the Cucurbit , which is some part of the Tin clevated with the Sal Armoniack : but at the bottom of the Cucurbit you will find some of the Tin revived . § 2. The Tin is brought to a pouder , by putting it into a large earthen Pot or Pan unglased , putting it also over a Fire to melt , and then stirring it with a Spatula , till it comes into a brown or grevish pouder . § 3. This Magistery of Tin is an admirable Fucus , for being mixt with Pomatum , it makes a delicate white . § 4. It is also to be noted that the Tin in the sublimation is dissolved by the acid of the Sal Armoniack ; but in its praecipitation by the Alcali● thereof ; for the Spirit of Sal Armoniack is an Alcalie as well as the Oyl of Tartar ; which is the reason that it destroys the force of the acid , and making it let go its hold , causes the Precipitation .

15. Magisterium Marcasitae ex floribus , Magistery of Bismuth from its flowers .

℞ Flowers of Bismuth or Tinglass , dissolve them in water , and precipitate with Spirit of sal Armoniack , or Oyl of Tartar. Or thus , Dissolve in a Matrass Bismuth ℥ j ; with spirit of Niter ℥ j ; put this Dissolution into a clean white-ware Vessel ; put upon it lb vj. of water , in which sea salt ℥ j. was before-hand melted , so will a White praecipitate fall to the Bottom : Decant the water , sweeten the Magistery by many Lotions , then dry it .

§ 1. Here is to be noted , That Bismuth may be brought to a pouder by beating in a Mortar , or by calcining it as you did Tin , at sect. 14. § 2. aforegoing . § 2. That the flowers are made of that calcined powder , by mixing it with equal parts of Sal Armoniack , and then subliming as you did Tin in the former Section . § 3. That the Praecipitate made with Niter is an excellent Cosmetick , called Spanish-white , and serves to whiten the Skin , being mixt with Pomatum or Rose water . § 4. That ʒj of this Magistery is mixed with ℥ j of Pomatum , or ℥ jv of water , so used , it softens and whitens the skin , and is good against the Itch , or any Itching humour , because it destroys those Acids or Salts which cause it .

16. Magisterium seu Ar. canum Mercurii Vitae Paracelsi ; The Mercury of Lise of Pacelsus .

℞ Mercury essentisicated , the which separate from all its superfluities , as the pure from the impure : afterwards sublime it with Antimony , so that they may both of them ascend and be made one : then let them be resolv'd upon a Marble and be coagulated ; and do thus even four times ; which being finish'd , thou shalt have the Mercurius Vitae by us so oft mentioned .

Paracelsus commends this Arcanum to the Skyes , and that it has the Power , not only of Transmuting of Persons , but of other things , and the renewing of every growing thing out of the old Quality into a new . So it reduceth Mars into the first Matter ; and does so again transmute it , that 't is made Iron again . After the same manner it reneweth Gold likwise , the which it reduceth into its proper Mercury and Tincture ; and again digesteth it into Gold , so as to become a Metal like the former . It operates in like manner with Growing things , if their roots be perfused or moistned therewith , they will bring forth flowers and fruits a second time : if when the first-seed shall fall off , they be at that time moistned with the same , as above : they will produce second flowers , and fruits without any respect of time . The same is to be understood of men and Beasts , to whom if this Mercury be given , it renovates all their old and consumed members , and restores their deficient and lost Virtues into the youthfull-like body or habitation ; insomuch that the Menstrua and Blood do as naturally flow in old women as in the young , and reduces her old Age into the like perfection of Nature , as when she was young : insomuch that youth is increased thereby , and so the Age is renewed . But you are to understand me thus , Not that this Arcanum excites a new Essence ( as some Maliciously interpret our Meaning : ) but that the Essence and youthfull spirit , from whence the Juvenile virtues do proceed , do remain unconsumed , although by being oppressed , it might be accounted for dead : and therefore our Mercurius Vitae , separates the Impurity , whereby it comes to pass , that the old life does most efficaciously recover its virtues : and it perfects its operations after a wonderful manner , viz. in casting off the Nail , of hands or feet , and by rooting out gray hairs ; it strengthens youth , in so much that Corruption cannot come to that height as to discover old age , by those signs attending it : for this cause we have discovered it to Chymists in a very few words ( for it is needless to write much ) but as for foolish pretenders , they are hence excluded .

17. Magisterium Metallorum Paracelsi , Paracelsus his Magistery of Metals .

℞ Circulatum purged excellently well yea to the highest essence ; whereto put the thinnest metalline leaves , or s●ings of any Metal you please , excellently and most subtilly wrought and mundified : these two being put together in a sufficient weight , must be circulated for four weeks , and the leaves will be reduced by this temperate medium into an Oyl , and into a form of Fatness swimming at top , and colored according to the Condition of thee Mettal , the which you shall separate by a silver drawer from the Circulatum . This therefore is potable Gold or Silver , &c. The like may also be extracted from other Metals , and may be taken in drink , or with your food without any detriment .

§ 1. What this Circulatum is , we shall in some other place declare , however this know , That the Process must be done without any Corrosive ; or any of those complexionated things , which are contrary to the Metals . § 2. And , whereas great Regard is to be had to their agreement and affinity , therefore the temperate alone is sutable thereunto . But you are to know what that temperate thing is : a temperate , a complexioned thing or body , this doth receive the other into it self , and is incorporated into that whereto it shall be adjoyned ; so that it doth no more discover the old , and its own Complexion , but the Virtues of that body only , which shall be added unto it . § 3. Thus indeed Vinum ardens , or inflamable S.V. hath in it a full and perfect Complexion , yet it doth not ( as I may so speak ) complexionate that which is put into it ; but does so perfect its operation , according to the Virtues of that Body which was put therein . And therefore seeing it doth thus attract the Virtues of another , and tame its own , it is for this Reason , said to be temperate , and is deservedly so called . § 4. Out of any thing that is like to this , may be made a Magistery ; so that the Virtues of the Metals may pass into that same temperate thing , and may be mundisied and purified therewith , and be distilled even to their limit or end ; such-alike Magistery after it shall be perfected , shall be called Potable , because it may be taken in drink ; whence it comes to pass , That the Magistery of Gold is called Aurum Potablic , and that of Silver Argentum potabile , and so of Iron , Lead , Quicksilver , &c. they may be made potable , and so called , and be described according to their own Complexions : and according to those processes , they have far greater Operations than is expedient for us to write of . § 5. After this manner , with one temperate Medium , and one process , by way of Practise may all the Magisteries of the seven Metals be made .

18. Magisterium de Gemmis Paracelsi , Magistery of Precious stones .

℞ Gems , grind or beat them , calcine them in a Reveratory with Sal Niter , A. burn them excellently well into a Calx : after wash them with burning wine , so long untill there be found no more superfluous matter : After washing , calcine again and proceed in all respects as before ; and so the whole essence will pass into the burning wine ; Evaporate this by Ebulition , so shalt thou have an Alcalie , the which being resolved into a Water keep .

§ 1. There is no reason that thou shouldst abhor the Use hereof how acute or calcineous soever it be ; for 't is by that acuity alone , that it operates upon that which resists it ; and it is so subtill that one only drop , tingeth the whole body into a singular Virtue . § 2. This Magistery out of precious stones is to be understood after the same manner as that out of Metals ; as to Virtues , which each stone hath according to its nature : but for stones there needs no temperate Medium , or any kind of Addition ; because their Solution is not the same with that of Metals ; but from this general process of Gems are excepted those of Pearl and Coral .

19. Magisterium succini Paracelsi , Paracelsus his Magistery of Amber .

℞ Levigated Amber , as much as you please , and of the Circulatum so much as is sufficient ; digest them in a flat bottomed Vessel in Ashes for six dayes , then let the Circulatum be destilled thence , and be poured on again , the which let be done so often , until there be found an oyl in the bottom , the which Oyl is the Magistery of Amber .

It has all the Virtues of Amber , its subtil Oyl and volatile Salt are much more pleasant to be taken . This ( saith Paracelsus ) hath disclosed to us its wonderful virtues , may it so remain .

20. Magisterium herbarum Paracelsi , Paracelsus his Magistery of Herbs .

℞ of Herbs what quantity you please , permix them with burning wine , and putresy them therewith for a month ; then distill them by B. M. and cohobate the distilled Liquor upon the faeces or Caput Mortuum ; which often iterate till the whole quantity of the burning wine , be four times less than the juyces of the Herbs : Distil the same by a Pelican with new additaments for one Month , then separate it , having so done , you have the Magistery of the matter or herb desired .

After the same manner are you to make the Magisterys of Flowers .

21. Magisterium Vini Paracelsi , Paracelsus his Magistery of Wine .

℞ of the oldest Wine , q.v. the best that can be gotten both for Color and tast , put it into a glass Vessel , so that a third part thereof may be full , and shut it with Hermes seal ; and keep it in horse dung in a continued heat for four Months ; not letting the heat be defective . This done , in the Winter time , when the cold and frost are extreamly sharp , set it abroad in the Cold for a Month , that it may be congeased , so will the Cold force the spirit of Wine , together with its substance , into the Center of the wine , and separate it from the Flegm . That which is congeal'd or froz'n cast away , but that which is not congealed is the spirit with its substance : this put into a Pelican in sand , which digest with a gentle heat for some time ; so shall you have the Magistery of Wine .

This differs much from the Spirit of Wine , for there the Essence is wanting ; here you have the whole essence of Wine with the Spirit .

22. Magisterium Sanguinis Paracelsi , Paracelsus his Magistery of Blood.

℞ Blood , let it be shut up in a Pelican , and so long transcend or rise up , upon the horse belly ( or dung-hill ) untill the third part of the Pelican be filled ; for all blood in its rectification is dilated , according to the Quantity , and not according to the Weight : this time being finished , rectifie it by a B.M. by this way the Phlem will separate , and the Magistery remain in the bottom , the which being shut up in a retort with Hermes seal , distill it 9 times ; so have you the Magistery of blood .

Here some may say , That the Blood when it is let out of the Veins , is depriv'd of those Virtues necessarily , that renew and sustain the Blood : but this is not so ; for it may be conserved in the Essence , as we have even now taught . But it ought to be the Blood of a found Animal ; or , of one that is brought into a renewed Quality and Essence , by Arcana's and Quintessences , that the Blood may therby flow from them sound and uncorrupt . There is in like manner the blood of Bread , and of other Comestible things , which is in like manner to be taken for thesame use ; for there are therein such Virtues as are scarce to be searched out by us , nor will we undertake the burthen of doing it to its highest worth .

CHAP. X. Of SALTS .

1. SAL seu Saccarum Saturni ex Lithargyro , Salt of Lead from Litharge .

℞ spirit of Vinegar , q. v. put it into a glaz'd Earthen pan , over a fire of Coals and dry wood , till it begins to simper : then put to it Litharge of Gold or Silver in fine pouder , q. s. stir it continually with a stick : when it s boiled a little , take off the Pan , and let the Vinegar settle a while , and while warm decant it : after put more Vinegar upon the Litharge , boyl and decant , as before , so ding till all the Litharge is dissolved : these dissolutions filterate while warm over a glass Cucurbit in a sand heat ( up to the neck in Sand ) and evaporate the humidity , till the remainder becomes red as blood , and is covered with a Pellicule or little skin : then put it out into little white dishes , where let it cool : so will a great part of the Liquor shoot into Crystals , like needles , white and sweet as Sugar . Powr off from the Liquid part , viz. a red Oyl , and a Sugar of Saturn uncrystallized : taking also out the Crystals , which keep in a glass Vial well stopt , lest other wise they should fall into a Calx .

§ 1. Here is to be noted , that some make use of Ceruse instead of Litharge , but experience shews that Litharge is better , for that having passed the sire of the Copel , it is a more spongy open body , and therefore more penetrable by the Spirit of Vinegar , and so will yield a greater quantity of Salt : but next after Litharge you may use Ceruse , then Minium , which is Ceruse made red in a Reverberatory fire . § 2. If by chance in evaporating the Dissolutions you go beyond the Pellicule , so as the matter begins to look thick and glutinous , you will then have no Crystals ; and therefore you may evaporate it , and make the Salt without Crystalization . § 3. Of the red glutinous Oyl of Saturn , you may make a Magistery of Saturn , by putting to it an equal quantity of the Spirit of Sulphur ; so will the dissolution of Saturn turn into white Curds , which by little and little , will precipitate to the bottom in white pouder , which sweeten by but once washing in fair water , because it is apt to dissolve in the water . § 4. That you ought to take glased earthen pan , not a stone or glass one , because these latter would break ; and for the Lead of the other , there is no danger of its being coroded by the Vinegar , because it is so hard burnt to the Earth ; but should it corode it , the matter is not great , for the glasing of those earthen things is made of Lead . § 5. That the Vinegar ought to boyl before the Litharge goes in , that it might the more suddenly fill its body with the Saturn , letting it boyl after but a very little time , which will be enough to impregnate the Vinegar with the Salt of the Lead . § 6. That if you would have your Salt extream white , you must dissolve it in equal quantities of Spirit of Vinegar and common water ; then filterate and Cristalize as aforesaid ; which work you may repeat 3 or 4 times as aforesaid . § 7. That the ebulition which is raised is caused from the forcible entrance of the Acids , whereby they violently separate the parts of the matter : in this esservescency ( as in others of like kind ) there is not the least degreee of heat to be perceived , but rather cold is encreased , and the Vinegar losing its acidity , acquires a kind of sweetness . § 8. We here use Spirit of Vinegar for a dissolvant , a stronger is not necessary , because Lead is a soft Metal : but simple Vinegar , by reason of its Fiegm is both unfit and too weak . § 9. By reiterated additions of fresh Spirit , all the Litharge will be dissolved , but you must repeat till the whole dissolution is compleated . § 10. This Salt of Lead is not a true simple Salt , but a Dissolution of the substance of Lead by Acids , which do very closely Unite with it , to make a kind of Salt : this is proved by distillation , for if you draw off the humidity , you will have only an insipid water . § 11. You must stir it only with a wooden Instrument , for Iron ( as well as its Vitriol ) would blacken it , and so spoil the beauty of the Salt. § 12. In making the Magistery at § 3. above , the precipitation is with Spirit of Sulphur , because it makes a whiter and sweeter precipitate , than any other Acid , not only in this , but in all other Magisteries . The Spirit of Vitriol is said to blacken : Spirit of Salt would be apt to fix with the Magistery ; Spirit of Niter is too sharp : Oyl of Tartar has an unpleasant tast of Urine . § 13. This Saccharum may be revived again into Lead , by mixing it with an alcalious Salt , melted in a Crucible over a good sire ; because this Salt destroys the Acids that thus metamorphosed the Lead : but it will be inflamed before it revives , by reason of the Spirit of Wine , which was lockt or shut up in the Vinegar . § 14. The Vertues . It is good against the Chollick , Plague , violent Feavers , heat and pain in the Reins , Bladder and Secrets , and all inward Inflamations , being given in Wine , Sherry Sack , Aqua Mirabilis , or Cinnamon-water . It quenches Lust , abates Venereal desires , cures old cancerous , corrosive and malign Ulcers , as Cancers , Woolf , Noli me Tangere , Ring-worms , Tettars , sore Throats and Mouths , Burns , Scalds , red Pimples , &c. It is good against the Bloody-flux , stops the overflowing of the Terms , and Haemorrhoids , which are usually caused by a flux of sharp Salts to those Vessels and Bowels . But it is said particularly that it is a great specifick in Quinseys , being inwardly taken , forasmuch as that Disease is thought by some to proceed from a Salt or acid serosity , falling too abundantly on the Muscles of the Larynx , thereby raising a fermentation , which dilates the Fibres , and causes an Inflamation , so that what is able to dull the edge of those Acids , is thought good against that Disease . § 15. The Dose is from gr. iiij . to viij . in any of the Vehicles aforesaid .

2. Sal seu Crystali Martis Sulphurati , Salt of Iron with Oyl of Sulphur .

℞ Filings of Steel or opening Crocus , drop on it Oyl of Sulphur , melt and add hot water , filter and abstract a little , then set it to Crystallize , purify the Crystals by solution and coagulation . Or thus , ℞ opening Crocus lb vj. levigated : put it into boyling water lb xxiiij . by spoonfuls , stirring it continually for two hours , with an Iron Spatula , till the water be half boyled away ; then , while warm , filterate through brown Paper , after evaporate to the Pelicule , then set it in a cool place to Crystallize ; in two days you will have many green transparent Crystalls sticking to the sides and bottom : then boyl again and Crystallize , doing so till all the Crystals are gathered , which keep in a glass close stopt : the pouder of Mars remaining in the filter will serve to make the astringent Crocus .

§ 1. Now here is to be noted , that the salt of Mars cannot be gotten , unless the body be first well opened , with Brimstone and a Reverberatory fire , by which the opening Crocus is made , for the Salt and Spirit of Sulphur calcines and opens the Metal . § 2. That although the boyling water has force enough to extract the Salt out of the Crocus Martis aperitivus , yet it will be more easily done , to add to every pound of water ℥ ss , or ℥ j , of the Oyl of Sulphur . § 3. That this Salt or Crystals will be of a transparent green color , because Mars is generated in a Vitriolick Earth , or an Earth containing nothing but pure Vitriol . § 4. That these Crystals are nothing but the Salt of Mars , extracted out of the opening Crocus and Crystallized . § 5. Some make these Crystalls thus . ℞ S.V. rectified , Oyl of Vitriol , A. ℥ xxx . put into it thin Iron Plates , or filings of Iron ℥ iiij . or ℥ vj. set it some time in the Sun , then in the shade without stirring it , so will the Liquor be incorporated with the Mars , and make a Salt that you must dry , and keep in a Vial close stopt . § 6. This Salt is a great opener and true restorer of the Liver and Spleen , being an admirable Remedy for all Diseases proceeding from Obstruction : it Cures the Cachexy , Dropsy , and green-sickness . It s vertue is greater than that of the opening Crocus , because that it is sharpned by the acids of the Vitriol , and therefore is to be given in a less Dose . It provokes the Terms , and is excellent against the yellow Jaundice , and all Leprous breakings out in the Skin . Dose à gr. iiij . ad xij . But if you make it with water alone , without the Acid Oyls , you may give from ℈ j. adʒj . in Broth or Syrup ; and in case of the Stoppage of the Terms and Green-sickness , it may be given with ʒj . of the Extract of Savin . After the same manner are made Crystals of the Calx of Jupiter .

3. Sal , seu Crystalli Argentei , Salt or Crystals of Silver .

℞ Cupellated Silver , viz. without Alloy ℥ ij . best Spirit of Niter ℥ vj. dissolve , and put the Dissolution into a glass Cucurbit , over a gentle Sand heat : evaporate about a quarter of the humidity : and let the rest cool without stirring of it ; so will it shoot into Crystals , which separate from the Liquor , dry them , and keep them in a glass close stopt . The remaining liquor evaporate again , and set it to Crystallize as before : these evaporations and Crystallizations so often repeat , till all the Silver is turned into Crystalls .

§ 1. Here you are to note , not only in this , but in all Crystallizations , that you leave not too much moisture , for fear of too much weakning the Salts , thereby hindring the Crystallizing : Nor must you leave too little moisture , for then the Crystalls ( not finding room enough ) cannot shoot or extend themselves , but will fall confusedly one upon another . § 2. You must be sure to put your silver into a Matrass large enough , then pour on your Spirit of Niter . Aqua fortis , it is true , will serve well enough , but Spirit of Niter acts with more celerity : the Matrass you must place in Ashes , or a Sand heat to hasten the Dissolution . § 3. When the Spirits begin to gnaw the Silver , an ebulition presently rises , with an esservescency , and a considerable heat ; which heat is caused by the violence of the motion , and impetuous segregation of the parts , being ratified : this esservescency or vapor , you must carefully avoid , as a thing very unwholsom and hurtful to the Brest and Lungs , as also to the Brain ; it will remain till the Silver is all dissolved ; after which the Liquor will become transparent and clean . § 4. What evaporates in order to Cryallization is little better than insiped wter , for the acid spirit or salt remains fixt with the Silver , whereby these Crystals weigh more than the Silver of which they are made . § 5. These Crystalls will dissolve in water like Salt , because they are incorporated with the Salt or Spirit of the Niter , and by reason of these spirits it is , that the Crystalls gnaw and corrupt the flesh ( as a Caustick ) to which they are applyed , thereby making an Escar : it is they likewise which make you purge , being given inwardly , because by their pricking they stir up a fermentation of Humors . § 6. You may reduce them into Silver again , if you put them into warm water , and lay therein a plate of Copper , for thereby the Silver will precipitate to the bottom , in a white pouder , which being washed and dryed , and then melted in a Crucible , with a little Salt Peter , you may cast it into an Ingot of the same weight as before . § 7. The Vertues . They are wonderful strengthners of the Brain , comfort the Animal Spirits , cure the Epilepsy , Apoplexy , Vertigo , Megrim , old Head-achs , Suffocation and other Diseases of the Womb. It is also given inwardly , as a powerful remedy against Dropsies , purging gently à gr. ij . ad vj. in some specifick water : outwardly it is used to make Eschars , by touching or applying it to the part .

4. Sal Fraxini , Salt of the wood of Ash .

It is made according to the common Rule , for fixed or Elementary Salts .

It opens all Obstructions , healeth Wounds , cleanseth the Reins and whole Body of Salt and sharp humors , cures the Jaundice , Dropsy , Itch and Scab : some say , it cures poyson , malign Feavers , and all sorts of Epidemical and Pestilential Diseases ; as also the Rickets in Children , and the Green-sickness in Virgins . Dose ad ℈ j. or more in Rhenish Wine , or Canary .

5. Sal Acetosae Essentiale , The Essential Salt of Sorrel .

℞ Juyce of Sorrel at such time as it runs up to seed , purify it ; and then put it into a glass Cucurbit , and in a sand heat , distil off from it two thirds of the humidity : the remainder strain through a linnen bag , to separate it from the Faeces : then putting the clear juyce into a clean glass Cucurbit , distil again in B. M. till the Juyce be of the thickness of a Rob , setting it in a cool Cellar to Crystallize , which in a few days will be don , the Crystals sticking to the bottom and sides of the Cucurbit . The Liquor that Swims above the Salt , put into another Cucurbit , which evaporate as aforesaid in B.M. and again set it in a Cellar to Crystallize . Lastly take these Salts , and dissolve them in the aforesaid distilled water ( to make them the more pure ) and then Crystalize anew , as we have taught in our Pharm . Lond. lib. 6. Cap. 15. Sect. 6.

This Salt contains the Essential part of the Sorrel ; cuts , attenuates , and opens Obstructions of the Liver , Spleen and Bowels ; helps digestion and causes a good Appetite . It abates the heat of Feavers , and resists putrefaction of the humors . Dose à ℈ j. adʒj . in any convenient Vehicle .

6. Sal Tartari Compositum , Soluble Cream of Tartar .

℞ Cream of Tartar , dissolve it in a sufficient quantity of warm water , then drop in Oyl of Tartar per deliquium , till the ebulition ceases ; after which evaporate the humidity to dryness .

It gently loosens the Belly , abates the heat of Feavers , strengthens the stomach , and opens Obstructions : give it morning , noon , and night : ab ℈ ss adʒss .

7. Sal Tartari Emeticum Mynsichti , Emetick Salt of Tartar.

℞ Cremor Tartari , Crocus Metallorum ( made with Salt of Wormwood , and not freed from the Salt ) A. ℥ ij . pouder them finely , and digest in a Vial close stopt ) with Mother of Time Water lb ij. for three or four days , in a gentle sand-heat , often shaking of it : then encreasing the fire , unstop it , and let it boyl gently : filterate and evaporate , till a thin skin covers it ; after which set it in a cold place to Crystallize .

Mynsicht declares this to be the best of all Emeticks , operating with a great deal of safety and gentleness : It cures all old pains of the Head , Frenzy , Madness , Carus , Lethargy , Vertigo , Epilepsy , Apoplexia , Melancholy , weakness of Memory , Witchcraft , noise of the Ears , difficulty of Hearing , Vomiting , Wind in the Stomach , pains of the sides , the Pleurisy , yellow Jaundice , Dropsy , putrid and acute Feavers , continual and intermitting Quartans ; It is also profitable against the Dysentery , and the contagious venom of the Pest ; the Phthisick , Asthma , Catarrh , spitting of Blood , inveterate Obstructions of the Mesentery , Liver and Spleen ; as also Scirrhous Tumors in any part of the body : Dose à gr. ij . ad vj. in Broth , Wine , &c.

8. Sal Chalybiatum ; Steeled Salt.

℞ Salt of Vitriol ( extracted from its Caput Mort. ) ℥ iij. Sal Prunellae ℥ ij . Vitriol of Mars ℥ j. pouder each finely , and mix them ; put all into a glass Gourd in a sand heat , with a gradual fire , augmenting it till the matter looks red , flows like water , and at last turns to a red hard Stone .

It is prevalent against Cachexies , Scurvies , Corruption and Putrefaction of the Blood , Catarrhs , Dropsies , Obstructions of the Liver , Spleen , and Stomach : it carries off ill humors by Stool , Urine , Sweat , and insensible transpiration . Dose à gr. viij . ad ℈ j. in Broth or other proper Vehicle .

9. Sal Diureticum , Salt provoking Urine .

℞ Vrine of a sound Man , put into it as much Hungarian Vitriol in pouder , as the Vrine will dissolve : make the Dissolution in a large Vessel , that there may be room for ebulition ; which ceasing , put the Liquor into a glass Cucurbit , covered with its head : draw off the Flegm and Spirit in a Sand heat , first mith a slow fire , then encreasing it by degrees , the Volatile Salt will at last sublime .

This Salt powerfully expells ferous humors , by Urine : opens all manner of Obstructions , is good against the Dropsy and Jaundice , and carries off by Urine all manner of malign and scorbutick Humors : Dose à ℈ j. adʒj . in Rhenish Wine , some Diuretick water , or in ordinary drink . This Salt is a Composition of the Volatile Salt of Urine , mixed with the acid Particles of the Vitriol . The Flegm outwardly applyed gives ease in the Gout .

10. Sal Armoniacum Sublimatum ; Salt Armoniack sublimed .

℞ the Scoria made with Antimony , Tartar and Niter ( when you make Regulus of Antimony , per se , ) make a Lixivium of it , which filterate and boyl to the consistency of Honey ; and by degrees of heat bring it to a fixed Salt ; which Salt grind well with fine Sal Armoniack ( which has been first dissolved in Distilled water , filterated and coagulated ) being well ground together , put them to sublime , first , there will come over a little Spirit ; then will the Sal Armoniack sublime in flowers ; this you must do seven times , every time with fresh Fixt Salt of the Scoria .

This sublimed Sal Armoniack is a powerful specifick in the Gout , so that sew things can equal it : let it be dissolved in Wine , dip a Linnen cloth in it , and put it upon the affected place , which moisten with a Spunge so often as it drys , for 12 hours or more : it generally cures at once or twice using : inwardly you may also give it in Wine or Ale , à gr . iiij . ad x. letting the sick sweat upon it . It opens all Obstructions , provokes Urine and the Terms , perfectly removes Crudities from the stomach , and very happily cures Quartans , and all other putrid Feavers , Gangreens , Mortifications , &c.

11. Sal , seu Vitriolum Martij Riverij , Riverius his Salt of Iron .

℞ Oyl of Vitriol , or of Sulphur lb ss. S.V. lb j . mix them in a new Iron pot that is clean , and cover it well : within 15 days there will be a Salt-like gathering , which set in the Sun , and dry it throughly , stirring it sometimes with an Iron Spatula : In winter dry it upon a gentle fire , or in Sand , or a warm Oven . Being dry , keep the Salt in a close Glass , for being exposed to the Air , it turns moist .

It is a most admirable thing against the most contumacious obstructions of the Liver and Spleen , or of any other part of the body : It is said to be a perfect cure . for Hypocondriack Melancholy , for which Riverius commends it above all other Medicines . Dose à gr. xij . ad ℈ j. it may be given in Wine , or other Liquor , Or Syrup , or Conserve , or made into Pills with Mucilage of Gum Tragacanth . It is to be used long , viz. for a month or two , which you cannot do without great profit . It is also a Specifick in the cure of the Scurvy and of the Green-sickness .

12. Sal Succini Volatile , Volatile Salt of Amber .

The Salt of Amber , which is very volatile and piercing , is attained after a various manner , and by various Operations . I. By the Distillation of the Oyl , as we have taught in our Pharmacop . Lib. 4. Cap. 3. Sect. 39. where part of the Volatile Salt sticks to the Neck of the Retort , in form of little Crystals , which are to begathered , and being puristed by solution , filteration , and coagulation are to be kept for use . II. By evaporation of the spirituous part or liquor , and setting it to Crystalize , which is done by putting that spirituous saline liquor , first silterated , ( mentioned in Our Pharm . Lib. 3. Cap. 12. Sect. 51. ) into a glass Cucurbit ; placed in a sand-heat , over a small fire , and evaporating about three quarters of the superfluous humidity , and then setting it to Crystalize in some cold place : this evaporation and crystalization you must continue , till the whole Salt , contained in the Liquor is shot into Crystals , which gather together , and keep for use . III. By separation from the Oyl , thus : Take the Oyl , put it into a great Matrass or blind Head , upon which put its equal or somewhat greater quantity of distilled Rain Water , cover and lute the Vessel : digest in a moderate ash or sand heat ( stirring it every hour ) when you see the water well impregnated , remove the fire , separate the water from the Oyl , and filterate the water , which is full of the volatile Salt of Amber , as you may perceive by its acid and biting tast ; then evaporate three parts of the water , and set it to Crystalize as the former ; in the space of two days the volatile Salt will be Crystalized into a red brown substance , which separate from the Water , and dry between two papers , in a moderate heat : in this manner evaporate and Crystalize the remaining part of the Water , till all the Salt is drawn forth , which put together and keep for use . If you would have it white , put it into a small Cucurbit , covered with a blind Still-head , and sublime it in sand , with a good degree of heat , so will it arise white and pure , leaving all its impurity in the bottom of the Vissel .

This Salt is the essential part of the Amber , of exceeding great vertues , and indeed much transcends either the Spirit or Oyl , for that it is the real Soul thereof . It s powerful against a Leucophlegmatia , and the first beginnings of Dropsies , where it is wonderful ; for that it powerfully discharges the Spleen , and other parts of the lower Belly , by Urine and transpiration ; besides which , it is good for all that simple Amber is good for , having all those vertues mentioned in our Pharmacop . lib. 3. cap. 12. sect. 49. and acting with four times the strength that simple prepared Amber can act withal . It is good against all Distempers of the Head and Brain , comforts the Nerves and Womb , opens Obstructions , and is prevalent against Scirrhus and other Tumors of the Liver , Spleen , and Mesentery . Dose à gr. iiij . ad ℈ j. in Wine , Broth , or other proper Vehicle . It is powerful in Vertigo's , Lethargies , Apoplexies , Epilepsies , Convulsions , and Parsies , but chiefly for Diseases of the Womb. It kills Worms , and is a preservative in Pestilential times . There are few Medicines which equal this , for the Diseases it is designed for .

13. Sal sen Vitriolum Volatile Cupri ; The Volatile Vitriol of Copper .

℞ Green Verdigrise of Montpellier ( made with the Recrements or pressings of Grapes ) lb vj . grind it into a subtil pouder ; put it into a glass Cucurbit , and put upon it good distilled Vinegar , six inches high ; stir it often with a wooden spatula , the Cucurbit being placed in sand , and the Menstruum being tinged , with a very deep green , decant it clean from the faeces , and put on again fresh Vinegar distilled , which digest and stir as before , and when sufficiently tinged , decant again . This Work Reiterate four times , till the Menstruum will be but little tinged : at last boyl the Faeces and last ●ffused Spirit of Vinegar , that it may dissolve , and extract what is possible to be gotten from the Verdigrise : thus continue with new spirit of Vinegar till the whole Verdigrise is dissolved , except a few dirty faeces ( having no Metalick property in them ) which will not be above ℥ j. in every pound . Put all these Tinctures together , filterate them through paper ; evaporate them in a very gentle heat of B. M in an carthen or rather stone Pan , or in Balneo vaporoso , till a pellicule or thin skin begins to appear , after which put in a cold place for 24 hours , so will you find fair blew Cryctals or Vitriol stick to the sides and bottom of the Vessel , which dry between two papers , in a very gentle heat ; for the heat of the Sun is enough to deprive this Vitriol ( so Volatile it is ) of its best and subtilest Spirit . Take the remaining Liquor , evaporate again gently , as aforesaid , after which set it again to Crystalize ; which work repeat till all the Salt is drawn forth . All being dry , you will find that you have as much Vitriol , or rather more than you had of Verdigrise in weight , for that all the saline , acid and tartarous substance of the Vinegar is joyned to the Vitriol , causing its Crystalization .

Now here is to be noted , § 1. That if these Crystals be not very fair , blew and transparent , you may dissolve them in fresh spirit of Vinegar , so much as may just be fit to dissolve them cold ; let the dissolution stand ; that the saeculent Atoms ( if any be ) may settle : the clear Tincture softly decant , but when you come near to the bottom , let that be filterated through paper , by it self ; the Tincture by it self : which then mix together , and Crystalize , as aforesaid . § 2. That in all these filtrations from first to last , if any considerable matter remains in the fitter , you are to dissolve it in fresh spirit of Vinegar , and so cause it to go through , till all the metallick substance is passed . § 3. That after all is done , you are so often to dissolve this blew Vitriol , to filterate , evaporate and crystalize , till the Vinegar ( by a distillation in B.M. or in Ashes at most ) come forth as strong as it went in ( for in the first dissolution it will come forth as insipid in tast as water : ) so have you a noble Vitriol of great perfection , and highly volatile . § 4. That this volatile Vitriol is the very same that the mighty Spirit of Venus is to be made of ( as we have taught cap. 2. sect. 19. of this Book : ) after that it has been digested three several times with the best rectified S. V. three fingers high above it , in a double or digesting Vessel , for the space of 24 hours , the said S.V. being drawn off every time , whereby the body of the Vitriol might be more and more opened , and prepared for the said Operation § 5 That of this also are you to make the sympathetical pouder of Digby , mentioned in Our Pharm . lib. 3. cap. 11. sect. 77.

14. Sal Infernalis , The Caustick Salt.

℞ Quick-lime lb j . put it into a stone Pan ; put upon it by spoonfulls , about four ounces of cold water , that so it may gently and as much as may be without smoak slacked , thereby to retain its volatile Salt , which would all sly away , were it at first flak it , with a large quantity of water ; moreover the volatile Salt is more Caustick than the fixed . The Lame being well slaked , and thick as Past , put upon it at once as much water as will make it like thin Pap ; and then put to it immediately good gravelled Ashes ( or Tartar calcined to whiteness ) lb ij. which let be red hot before hand , for an hour , in a reverberatory Furnace , in a Crucible : this put in by spoonfulls , as hot as you you can : Then put upon all this matter , water lb viij . to dissolve the Salts : let it stand 12 hours , so have you a Lixivium , which separate by inclination from the Faeces into a Copper Basin , which by reason of its Verdigrise , will accuate it the more , and cause a blewish color . Put the Basin over a gentle fire , and evaporate the Lixivium , till it be dry , and becomes a grey Salt , which will be in a lump ; but you may take it out by pieces , and keep it in a glass well stopt .

§ 1. Here you are to note , that Clavellated or gravelled Ashes , are nothing else but the Calx of Lees of Wine , and old pieces of Ca●ks made of Oak ; and therefore Tartar calcined may do the work as well . § 2. That in this Operation no Vessels of glaz●d Earth are to be used , because the Salts would be apt to corrode the Lead , and thereby dull their own activity , which ought to be preserved . § 3. That if you would have your Salt well shaped ; then when the Lixivium is dryed to a grey Salt , ) ou must melt the said Salt , and then with an Iron Spatula , red hot ( for otherwise the Salts would presently congeal and stick to it ) take up as much as you please , and let it fall by drops upon a cold Marble , which when cold take up with a Knise , and keep them in a glass close stopt . § . 4. That Lime has a two-fold Salt , the one fixt , the other Volatile ; the first dissolves in the water which slacks the Lime , the other vanishes in smoak : but if you slack it by little and little , putting on only some spoonfulls at a time , there being but a little smoak , the volatile Salts are but weakned , and so do dissolve in the water , and are here necessary , because it is the Volatile Salt that makes the fixed Salt both of Lime and Ashes to be susable , and also the more Caustick . § 5. That this Cautery is nothing else but a Salt , composed of the fixt and volatile Salts of the Quick-lime and Clavellated Ashes , elixiviated in common Water , coagulated by a moderate heat , then melted and coagulated upon a cold Marble . § 6. The name shews the nature , that it is Caustick in a high degree , and produces its effect of Cauterizing in a short time , and yet with much gentleness : it will always be dry , if kept close stopt , but if it be too dry it cannot dissolve upon the skin : therefore while you fit all things for its application , let it lye in a spoonful of water .

15. Sal volatile , seu flores Benzoini , Flowers of Benjamin .

℞ pure Benjamin q.v. make it into pouder , put it into a Crucible , so as it may be but half full : put the Crucible into a round Iron , that has sprigs or branches on each side , which place upon a second row of Bricks , of a Circulatory Furnace , so that your Crucible be suspended in the middle of the Furnace , and the fire may strike immediately upon it , fit to the top of the furnace a great earthen Cone ( glazed or unglazed ) as broad at bottom as the Fuanace , but its top angular , where let be left a little hole to give the fire air : lute this Cone to the Furnace , make a mean fire under the Crucible , so will the Benjamin immediately rise , totally in dry fumes , and stick to the sides of the Cone , white as snow , having the smell of Benjamin , but more subtil and penetrating . At half an hours end , take off the Cone , and with a feather gather all the flowers ; which keep in a glass close stopt . In the bottom of the Crucible will be nothing but black oily Faeces .

§ 1. The whole substance of these Flowers are a Volatile and Balsamick Salt , and therefore are given to ripen old Coughs , open the Lungs , and expectorate the Flegm : they have indeed all the virtues of Benjamin exalted . § 2. The brim of the Basis of the Cone is applyed to the brim of the Furnace , not the brim of the Crucible , least the heat there should be so strong as to make the sublimed Salt or Flowers melt . § 3. The Cone we use is of Earth ( not of Paper , as most others use ) because it not only gathers a greater quantity of Flowers , but will allways serve after . § 4. These Flowers of Benjamin , are only the Gum melted in a Crucible , then elevated in dry vapors to a snowy whiteness : This whiteness is from the Volatile Salt , which predominates and invests the Flowers of that color , which is the natural appearance of all volatile Salts . The red color of the Gum consists in a little gross heavy Sulphur , which cannot be raised but by the violence of Fire , in the distillation of its Oyl .

16. Sal Putaminum O●strearum , Salt of Oyster-shells .

℞ the oriental part of the upper part of the Oystershells , cleansed from all their silth , with warm water or spirit of Vinegar , and dryed in the Sun : lay these shells upon 6 or 8 Tiles , made in the form of a half Circle , of such a proportion , as that two of them joyned together may fill the inward round of a Reverberatory Furnace , leaving the space of an Inch empty between the sides of the Furnace , and the said Tiles , to give the Fire play round about , and betwixt the said Tiles : there must also be in two or three places of their circumference an inlet or brim of an Inch deep , to let the flame in to calcine the matter : place two of these Tiles upon the Iron Bars of the Furnace , and upon them place 3 or 4 other lays of Tiles , one upon another , with Oyster shells upon them , so that half a foot be left empty of the top of the Furnace , which cover with an earthen Pan , turned upside down , or a Cupulo fitted to the Furnace . Give a great fire at first with Wood and Coals , and when it is come to the highest degree , continue it 12 hours , so will the flame , passing upon the shells calcine them , and make them a calx as white as snow , and so brittle as to fall into pouder by touching them . This Calx is very salt , and yeelds its Salt in good quantity , by dissolution in water , filtration and evaporation of the Lixivium till it is dry .

§ 1. Here is to be noted , that the shells ought to be cleansed from their mucilaginousness , either by washing them in warm water , or by letting them soak 12 or 14 hours in Spirit of Vinegar , because otherwise that filth would spoil the beauty of the Calx . § 2. This Calx is composed of two substances , viz. of white virginal Earth , and a good quantity of Salt , both fixed and Volatile , by means whereof the said shells are naturally heavy . § 3. We take the upper Oyster-shell , because that is whiter , purer , thinner , and more easy to Calcine . § 4. The Virtues of this Calx and its Salt are eminent against the Stone and Gravel , being very opening and penetrating ; the Calx is very drying by reason of its Earth ; The Dose of the Calx is à ℈ j. ad ʒss . but of the Salt à gr . x. ad ℈ j. in some Conserve , Preserve , or Syrup . § 5. After the same manner you may make the Calx of Egg-shells : Or , Take a good quantity of clean Egg shells , bruised to-pieces , fill an unglazed Earthen Pot with them , which set in a Potters Furnace , for nine days , so will the Calx be white as Snow .

17. Sal Jovis , Salt of Tin.

℞ Magistery of Tin , q. v. put upon it Spirit of Vinegar three Inches over it , digest in a sand heat for three days ; stirring it 5 or 6 times every day : then decant the Liquor and add new spirit to the remainder ; digest as before , and decant ; repeating the affusion of New Spirit , till the whole Magistery is dissolved : silter all these impregnations , and evaporate the spirit in a glass Cucurbit , over a sand heat , to the consumption of ¾ . then in a Cellar set it to Crystalize , which separate from the Liquor : evaporate part of the liquor again , and then set it to Crystalize as before ; continuing this work till all the Salt is drawn forth , which dry upon Paper in the Sun , and keep it in a glass close stopt .

§ 1. This salt is nothing more but the acids of the Vinegar , imbodied with the particles of the Tin ; for the Acids being taken away , the Tin will easily revive again , as we have taught in Saccharum Saturni , Sect. 1. § 13. above . § 2. That if you are not curious to have the Crystals , you may have a Salt as good as the former , by a gentle evaporation of the Spirit . § 3. That Tin calcin'd howsoever , will never dissolve , unless it be first reduced or sublimed into flowers . § 4. That this Salt may be converted into a Magistery again , by dissolving it in Spirit of Vinegar , and then precipitating it with Oyl of Tartar , per deliquium . § 5. That this Salt is drying and good against Scabs , Tettars , and Ring-worms , having much the Virtues of the salt of Saturn : some also say , it is a most powerful thing against fits of Mother . Dose à gr. iij. ad vi . in Wine .

18. Sal Tarta●i Emeticum ex vitro Antimonij ; Ememetick Tartar from Glass of Antimony .

℞ Crystals of Tartar in pouder ℥ vj. put upon it in a glass vessel so much spirit of Vrine , as to cover it two or three inches thick ; the Cream of Tartar being dissolved , put thereto Vitrum Antimonij levigated ℥ jss . fair water ℥ xv . boyl all in a sand Furnace 8 hours , putting more hot water into the vessel as it consumes , then filtrate , and evaporate gently in Sand all the humidity , so will a greyish white pouder remain , which keep in a Vial close stopt . Or thus , from LeFebure . ℞ Levigated pouder of glass of Antimony , Crystal of Tartar , A. ℥ iiij . put them into a glass Cucurbit in sand , to which put ℥ iiij . of distilled Rain Water , boyl and evaporate to dryness : dissolve the matter again in a sufficient quantity of the same water , filterate the dissolution to separate the Antimonial pouder , then evaporate the filtrated liquor to a Salt , on which put guttatim good Spirit of Vitriol , till there is no more ebulition or noise , then evaporate all the superfluous humidity , so have you a pure Salt of a pleasant tast .

§ 1. It is good in Lethargues , Apopleties , Epilepsies , Ravings , and all other Diseases of the Brain . It cures Diseases of the Stomach , Vomiting , Jaundice , Dropsies , Quotidian , Tertian and Quartan Agues , expels poyson , and the like . § 2. The former of them may be given from four grains to fifteen in Broth : the latter from gr. x. adʒss . being a Remedy which cannot be sufficiently praised , you may give it in Broth , or other convenient Vehicle , it works chiefly by Stool and Urine , but sometimes provokes Vomiting , when it meets with a stomach stufft with slime and viscosity . § 3. In the former some part of the glass of Antimony dissolves in the boyling , and gives the Emetick quality to the pouder , which is very gentle , because the Tartar has sixt a little the Sulphur of the Antimony .

19. Sal Tartari Foliatum , Foliated Salt of Tartar .

℞ Salt of Tartar q. v. put it into a large glass Cucurbit , and gently pour upon it as much spirit of Vinegar as the Salt can suck up , so that they may be saciated by each other , and no effervescency at all ; by this the Work is done at once , and the salt of Tartar and acid of the Vinegar are perfectly united : some part of the humidity of the spirit evaporate by a gentle sand-heat , so will you have a black substance at the bottom of the Glass . It being cold , dissolve it in good S.V. filter it through brown paper , and in a glass Cucurbit in a sand heat ; evaporate the spirit till the remaining substance is dry ; this dissolve in S. V. again , filterate and evaporate as before : this Work repeat till the salt is white , dry , and in distinct leaves at the bottom of the Vessel , which is the reason it is called foliated , or salt of Tartar in leaves .

§ 1. There are various ways of making this foliated Salt of Tartar , but this is accounted the best , the design being to faciate the sixt salt of Tartar with the acidity of the Vinegar , and by means of the S. V. to unite them the more closely together . § 2. This preparation differs little in nature and qualities from that of the sal Tartari Vitriolatum ( wherein the Salt is satiated with a more powerful acid ) but only in the addition of the S.V. which is a most Volatile Sulphur , and as the acids exceeding or over powring that spirit , is the cause of turning Wine into Vinegar ; so the said Sulphur or S.V. qualifies ( in this preparation ) the extream tartness of the acid of the Vinegar , by which the quality of the salt is changed , and a peculiar virtue is made manifest . § 3. This Salt seems to be of a mentral nature , between sixed and volatile , or neither of them : it is good to cleanse and purify the whole mass of blood , and to take away gently all Tartarous Humours , the causes of many Chronick and rebellious Diseases : it keeps the belly soluble , and purges by urine all the filth of the Reins , Ureters and Bladder . Dose à gr. v. ad . x. in Broth , or other proper Vehicle . § 4. This salt has power to penetrate and open several minerals , and to extract Tinctures , especially from Mars , by adding to it spirit of Wine , or some other Liquor , if you dissolve it in any Cordial water , you may Crystalize it according to the ordinary way . The leaves also being set in a damp Cellar will dissolve in a kind of purple colored Liquor , of the same nature with the Salt , the which you may give à gut . vj. ad xij . or xjv , as aforesaid .

20. Sal Tartari Volatile , Volatile Salt of Tartar.

℞ Salt of Tartar , pure and very dry lb iij . or lb iiij . crude Roch Allum , or the Caput Mortuum of Roch Allum in pouder as much , put them into a large earthen Retort , well coated about ; place it in a close furnace of Reverberation , and distil with a gradual fire , gently at first , but increased at last to the highest degree of heat , so shall you have ( when the Vessels are cold ) in the Receiver a large quantity of Volatile salt of Tartar , whose scent and tast will be very subtil and penetrating , with the spirituous water of the Alum mixed with it , which you may separate by rectifying it the ordinary way , so will you have the volatile Salt of Tartar in its purity and perfection . Or thus , Take Tartar calcin'd to blackness or somewhat more lb iij , put it into a great iron pot , upon which put fair water so much as to over-top it an inch or more ; put the pot over a very gentle fire , which when the calcin'd Tartar is throughly inbodied , and become luke-warm , strew by degrees upon it , crude Tartar finely poudred M.j. so will an effervescence arise : continue to strew new powder of Tartar upon it by degrees , so will the sermentation increase , and the bubbles grow greater and multiply , gathering themselves together , not much unlike clusters of grapes : in the Interim let not the fire exceed in heat , such as are commonly used for Fermentations , still strewing-in the Powder very finely , and not too much at a time , lest the Ebulition come over the sides of the Vessel : when you see the ebulition ceases , you must cease to strew in any more crude pouder of Tartar. Then put this Liquor into a Gourd of iron very large and high , which cover with its head and a recipient , and lute well the junctures , and distil in a sand heat with a very gentle sire , chiefly at first , applying continually cold wet Cloths about the Gourd , to stop a little the b●yling of the matter , at last augment the fire , so will the volatile Salt ascend . The distilled liquor rectify again , as much as is fit for separation of the Salt , which you will have in whiteness and purity . Or thus ; ℞ of the black distilled Oyl of Tartar lb j . fine Salt of Tartar lb ij. mix them well together , and put them into a glass Retort , which stop extreamly close , and place it for six months over a Bakers Oven , or other-like heat in sand , moderately hot : then open the mouth of the Retort and affix thereto a large Receiver well luted : put it into a sand heat with a gradual fire , so will a great quantity of a Volatile Salt be drawn forth smelling like Vrine , White , Crystalline , and of a very penetrating scent , accompanied with a small quantity of the same Salt , which is found dissolv'd into liquor , mixed with a little Oyl , almost as subtil and penetrating as the oyl it self . Or thus , ℞ Lees of Wine dried in a gentle fire , put them into a large earthen or glass Retort , so as to fill it about two third parts full : put it into a Reverberatory Furnace , with a large Recipient , make a small fire first to heat the Cornute by degrees that the insipid flegm may be drawn forth : when fumes or Vapors begin to arise , empty the flegm out of the Receiver , and put it to the beak of the Cornute again , luting it well : encrease the fire by degrees , till the Recipient is fill'd with white Clouds : continue the fire at that height , till the Recipient begin to cool : then increase the fire to the highest , which continue so long , till no more Vap●rs ascend . The Vessels being grown cold , unlute the Recipient , and shake it well about , to cause the Volatile Salt which sticks to it , to fall to the bottom : then put all into a bolt head with a long neck , fitted with its head and a small Receiver , well lute the joynts , put it into a sand-heat with a little fire , so will the volatile Salt arise and stick to the head and top of the Bolt-head : take off this Head , and apply another in its stead , gather your Salt , and close it up immediately , for it easily dissolves into Liquor : continue still the fire , and continually gather up the Salt , as you see it ascend . When no more will arise , you may distil a small quantity of a Liquor , and then put out the Fire , this Liquor is a volatile Salt joyned with some Flegm , and may be called volatile spirit of Tartar , having the same virtues with the salt , and may be given from eight drops to twenty four . Or thus , ℞ Wine Lees q. v. separate by straining and expression the Wine joyned with them : of the Wine draw a most subtil , volatile and Inflamable spirit , which reserve . The Magma remaining , dry in the Sun or in a gentle sand heat : pouder it , and sprinkle it with the after-reserv'd spirit , or other well rectifi'd S.V. being moderately moistned , let the whole Mass dry of it self , where you dryed it before : then fill with it two thirds of a large Retort of Potters Earth , place it in a large furnace of Reverberatition , fitted and well luted to a large Recipient , then distil first with a gentle fire , increasing it by degrees for about 12 hours , till the fire comes to the ut most violence . After which , the Vessels being cold , unlute them , and you will have in the Receiver , the Volatile Salt of Tartar mix'd with the oily part , and much flegm . Empty both together into a large Matrass with a long neck , which place in a sand heat , which cover with its head well luted to a Receiver ; destill with a moderate fire , as in the Rectification of other Volatile Salts , so will you perceive the Volatile Salt of Tartar , ascending first , to stick to the inside of the head in a white and Crystalline form , which gather with what dexterity you can , that it may be purely separated fro the oily part , which will ascend nex to this volatile salt , with the flegm also , impregnated with some small portion of this said Salt. The rectified S.V. is not absolutely necessary in this work ; but there is this in it , that by embracing some part of the acid of the Lees , and taking it along with it in its dissipation , if frees the Volatile Salt , whereby you will have it in greater quantity than otherwise it could be got .

§ 1. Here is to be noted , That in the first way of making this Volatile Salt , with Allum or its Caput Mortuum , that the Acid contain'd in the Allum is so weak and inconsiderable , that the reason of the said Salt's Volatization cannot be attributed thereto , but rather to its fixed part , which remains after distillation , which effect it produces without any participation with the Acid : but suppose it should participate of some small portion of the Allum : ( which we can yet prove it dos not ) that mineral Salt yields nothing of evil in Distillation , and its spirituous water is beneficially used in Diseases of the mouth and throat . § 2. In the second way , the Volatization is made by a natural fermenration , caused by mixing the fixed Salt of Tartar with raw Tartar , because 't is thought that this fermentation , makes so perfect a division of the parts , of both the calcin'd and crude matters , that after distillation , there is not to be found at all any Salt either fixed or volatile . § 3. In the Third way , where the Distilled oyl of Tartar is used , this is apparent , that although the said oil contains much of the Volatile Salt , as do several other Oyls ; yet our Volatile Salt of Tartar proceeds not from it ; but that the greatest part of it proceeds from the Salt of Tartar it self : The Reason is , because the Volatile Salt ascends in very great quantity , viz. much more than you put in Oyl ; and also because there remains only an oily Coal ( as faeces ) weighing very much less than the Salt of Tartar made use of . The reason of this may be from the long digestion , by which the smallest particles of both substances are opened and divided , thereby disordering them , and giving them a new Scituation , whereby fixed Salt , quitting its Chains , immediately becomes Volatile , and manifests it self with all its qualities . This arises from the secret sermentation of the Volatile Salt in the Oyl of Tartar , with the Acid of the fixt Salt , converting it in some measure into its own proper substance , whereby there is a change of figure and Scituation in the parts , as aforesaid : and thereby a volatization of the Salts , both alcalious and acid . § 4. The Fourth and fifth ways dislerent much one from the other , save in the Addition of the Spirit of Wine : Here the acid substance of the juyce of the Grape unites it self with a great part of the Volatile Salt , to make the Composition of the Tartar , whence 't is that Tartar yields not so much Volatile Salt as the Lees at the bottom of the cask , which mightily abounds in a volatile Salt , and a sulphurous Spirit : Hence it is that the Volatile Salt of Tartar is more easily and plentifully drawn from the Lees , than from the more solid and stony Tartar. § 5. This volatile Salt , is said to purify the whole Mass of Blood both by sweat and urine , and sometimes by stool , whereby a Mass of putrefactive humors and matter are carried off : It is good against the Palsy , Apoplexy , Epilepsie , and all intermitting Feavers , chiefly the Tertian and Quartan . It opens all sorts of Obstructions of Liver , Spleen and Gall : cures Cachexies , Dropsies , Jaundice , Scurvy and other stubborn Diseases . Dose à gr. x. ad ℈ j. in a sit Liquor or Conserve .

CHAP. XI . Of LIQUORS .

1. LIquor Argenteus seu Catharticum Argenteum , The silver Purge .

℞ of the best native Cinnabar reduc'd into fine Pouder ℥ v. fine silver in leaves ℥ j. ss. the best copper in small filingsʒjss : dissolve each apart in double AF , or the best Sp. of Nitre make a Precipitation of the Calces , which you shall free from the Corrosive Spirits of the AF or Spirit of Niter according to Art. These Calces dissolve again a-part in Spirit of Honey o● Spirit of Salt ; precipitate again , and sweeten , as aforesaid ; from which being mixed together , you shall three times burn off a sit quantity of Rect fied S.V. The Calces thus sweetned and dry'd , you shall put into a Glass Matrass , upon which you shall affuse our universal Menstruum , ℥ xiiij . ( which is the Menstruum of the World , and a true dissolvent ) set them in a Philosophick heat , or the fire of Nature for 24 hours , so will it radically dissolve the Calces , and bring them into their first matter : this dissolution decant , filter and keep for Vse : upon the remaining Calx undissolved ( if any be ) affuse more of the Menstruum , which digest , decant , and filter , as aforesaid : thus continuing the affusion of new Menstruum , so long till the whole Calx is dissolv'd , you will have , at last , an almost colour-less , smell-less tast-less Liquor , especially if it be mixt with any other Vehicle .

§ 1. Here is to be noted That this Menstruum adds nothing of Vitue to the Medicine simply from it self , but only by Accident , as more perfectly dissolving and opening the bodies of those several Calces , whereby their Potestates or Powers more easily mingle themselves with the Sanguinous Mass , and thereby fix their Caracter upon the whole habit of the Body . § 2. That this Silver purge is an admirable thing beyond most other Medicaments , and performs whatever any other Purge or Vomit can do . If the Stomach be foul , it will cleanse it , and work gently both by Vomit and Stool ; if the Stomach be not foul , it only works downwards : if it be given in a small Dose , it works neither upwards nor downwards , and yet by a constant taking it for some time , as 2 , 3 or 4 months , it cures almost incurable Diseases , without any manifest alteration . § 3. That it is call'd the Silver Purge , not that THAT is the ingredient whose quantity is largest , but because it is the ingredient from whence is drawn the Cathartick force of the Medicament , for that without it , the Medicament would not Purge at all . § 4. That by means of the Menstruum , the purging of the Medicine is not only certain , but determined to a certain time ; for , whereas without this Dissolution , the particles of the Calx might closely adhere to the Tunicles of the Ventricles , causing , a continual working , sometimes for 2 , 3 or 4 days together ; now no such thing can be by reason of this liquid form , whereby it is seldom known to work above 2 , 3 or 4 hours at most . § 5. That it opens all Obstructions of the Bowels , as Lungs , Liver , Spleen , Reins , Womb , Mesentery , and Lacteal Veins : but here is to be noted , That it ought to be given in Obstructions of the Lungs for 12 or 16 days , in such a proportion as it may neither Vomit nor purge , and that in all the Liquor the Sick drinks 5 or 6 times a day : in the other Cases you may give it in the largest proportion that is fit for the Age and Strength of the person . It cures Agues and Feavers of all sorts at 2 , 3 or 4 times taking , and I have sometimes cured an Ague with it at once taking . It cures almost all Diseases of the Head , as Head-achs , Megrims , Frenzy , Madness , Fallingsickness , Apoplexics , Convulsions , Palsies , Lethargies , Vertigo's , and other like Distempers of the Brain . It is a Specifick Remedy for the Cure of most Chronick Distempers , as Quartan Agues , Hypochondriack Melancholy , pains of the Stomach , swellings of the Liver and Spleen , Cachexies , Green-sickness , Stoppage of the Terms , &c. It carries off the impurities of the Stomach , cleanses the Blood , restores it to its course and circulation , cherishes the Vital Spirits , restores the functions of all the Parts , adding to the Body Strength and Vigor . It perfectly cures the Gout , given in the Paroxism so as it may not work ; but after the Fit is over , so that it may work strongly . It cures the Scurvy , Dropsy and and Kings . Evil , as it were to a Miracle ; so also the Jaundice , Sciatica , Worms , Rickets in Children , Consumptions occasioned through manifold Obstruction , Fits of the Mother , and most other stubborn Diseases , not to be cured by any other Medicine . It is also eminently good in the Cure of all runing sores , old Ulcers , Fistula's , Pox , &c. in any part of the body , proceeding from what cause soever . § 6. That the way of exhibiting it , is either as a Diet , whereby the Body is only altered , or with an Intention to purge . If as a Diet , give 2 , 3 , 4 , 6 , 8 or 10 drops at a time , 4 , 5 or 6 times a day in Beer , Ale or Wine , according as the Sick is in Age and Strength , If with an intention to purge , give to Infants ( quoad capax ) from 5 to 20 drops . To Children of 4 , 6 , 8 10 or 12 years of Age , from 20 to 40 or 50 drops . To Youth from 10 to 16 years , from 50 to 80 drops : From 16 or 18 to 40 , 50 or 60 years of Age , from 120 drops , to 160 or 200 drops , which is from about ℈ iij. adʒiss . or ʒij ; always observing this , to encrease the Dose every time till it works enough . Give it in Broth , Beer , Ale or Wine , and that every 4 , 5 , or 6th day in the morning fasting ; having some Broth , Mace Ale or Posset Drink to take after it ; being mixt with its Vehicle , no Stomach can refuse it . One Oance will make 4 , 6 , 8 , or 10 several Doses , according to the Age and Strength of the Patient . § 7. Now this is specially to be noted , That in all Chronick Diseases it ought to be used ( as well as for purging ) a Dietetick way ; constantly giving it in a few Drops , as aforesaid 5 or 6 times aday , by which means it insensibly alters the whole habet of the body , and may indeed serve instead of many other Diets in those very Cases . For this is very certain , unless the whole habit be absolutely altered , no cure can be expected : for the cure in such Diseases always follows the alteration of the Habit ; as every man experienced in Physick does sufficiently know . 8. Lastly , That in External Diseases , you may bath the part or parts afflicted therewith , for that it has both a digestive and resolutive Power : giving it also inwardly in a proper Vehicle ( as aforesaid ) either as Diet or purge , or both , as you see occasion requires : this being observ'd , the Alteration and Cure of the Disease will the more spedily succeed , to the satisfaction of thesick : But this you must note , That it be with Caution used to raw places , least it cause much smarting : in this case let it be first diluted with a little Rose - or Plantane-Water , Price 5 s. an ounce .

2. Liquor Aureus , Liquor ( called by some Oyl ) of Gold.

℞ Sol p.j. Spanish or rather Hungarian Mercury , p. vj. mix both together , and then distil the Mercury from the Sol : after mix the same Mercury again with the Gold , which Amalgamation continue till the Sol will not mix with your Mercury . Then take the Sol , grind it , and put it into a clean crucible , and calcine it , till it be almost red hot , after which extinguish your Sol , in the best rectified Spirit of Vinegar , pour the Vinegar from the Sol , and dry the Sol well , then make it hot again , extinguish it in your former Vinegar , which do 5 or 6 times : This done , take your Sol , drie it , and Amalgama it again with the Mercury , and distil it agin as at first : this do so long , till your Sol will not mix with your Mercury ; then calcine your Sol again , and extinguish it in the former Vinegar 5 or 6 times : if your Vinegar wasts , you may add to it some fresh spirit : thus continue till you think there is no strength left in your Mercury : Afterwards you must take fresh Mercury , and go to work , as before , and so continue till you have enough from the Gold. Then take the Vinegar which is impregnated with the whole Essence of Sol , evaporate it , or distil it very softly off , and it will lie at the bottom like a yellow Salt , which you shall dissolve in distilled Rain-water : filter it , and evaporate it again softly , put it into a little Retort , and place it in sand , with an indifferent large Receiver ; give fire by degrees , and it will come over in a white spirit-like smoak , and then it will ascend and come over like red Saffron , which will resolve into a red liquor , then let the fire go out ; and keep the distilled matter for use .

This is one of the greatest Arcanums under the Sun , scarcely inferiour to any other : iij or jv drops are able to extinguish any sickness or disease : in this Oyl of Gold is one of the greatest Secrets of Nature . It is said to tinge Luna into perfect Sol : and with this Liquor Raimund Lully figureth Mercury in Exenterata Natura .

3. Liquor Aureus , seu Aurum potabile , Francisci Antonij . The Golden Liquor or Potable Gold of Dr. Anthony .

℞ Block Tin , calcine it in an iron Pan ( made red hot before you put the Tin in ) keep a continual fire under it , stirring it alwaies till it be like unto Ashes ; of which some part will look red ; the Calcination will be half a day at least , all which time it must be stirred with a little iron Cole-rake , with a handle about 2 feet long . These Ashes keep in a Glass close covered : of these Ashes take ℥ jv . spirit of the strongest red Wine Vinegar lb iij : put them into an Vrinab like glass , the Ashes being put in first : lute the Vessels , and digest in a hot Balneum ten days , after which take it forth and set it to cool , and lot it stand 2 or 3 whole days , that the faeces may sink to the bottom , shaking the glass 6 or 7 times every day . That which is clear , decant , or filter it by 2 or 3 threads into a glass-bason ; and destil it in a glass Still , till the Liquor be all drawn off . This distilled water put upon fresh Ashes ℥ jv . Vpon the Ashes from which the first Liquor was distilled , put also spirit of strong red Wine-Vinegar , lute the glasses as before , and put them into the Balneum , and digest it 10 dayes , filter and distil as aforesand : Pour on the Ashes again fresh spirit lb j : digest in Balreo 10 dayes : filter again , and distil , as aforesaid : after the third Infusion cast away the Ashes : distil all the Infusions apart , till the Liquor be wholly drawn forth . Take this distilled Liquor , as often as it is distilled , and pour it upon new Ashes , ( keeping the Weight and Order ) these Infusions , filtrations and distillations reiterate 7 times : and you shall have of this water the Menstruum sought for . This spirit must be from the strongest Vinegar , and from red Wine , otherwise the Menstruum will not perform its work . Take of the most pure refined Gold ℥ j : file it into fine dust with a fine file , calcine it , and put to it so much white Salt , as will near fill the Pot it is calcined in , set it among Charcoal , where it may stand continually hot for jv hours ( if it stand too hot the Sal will melt ) then put it on a Painters Stone , and grind it very small with a Muller : put it into the Pot and calcine it , and grind it again , till you have done it 4 or 5 times : if it lookred and blew when you take it forth , it is perfect and good . After this calcining and grinding , put it into a glass-Bason , which fill with Scalding hot water ; stir it a good while , let the thick part settle to the bottom , then aecant the water : put more water , stir it , and let it settle , and decant it , as before : thus do so long till the water , after setling has no taste of Salt , which will be 2 or 3 dayes in doing . Of this ounce of Gold , there will scarcely be above gr , xvj or xvij . brought into fine white Calx : but to separate it from the Gold , leave a little of the last fresh water in the Bason , and stir it well together , the Calx will swim at the top , which softly pour off from the Gold , into another Bason : if all the white Calx go not forth , put to a little more water , and stir it again , and pour it off in to the Bason to the other Calx : then let it settle , and decant almost all the water ; what remains evaporate away , over a gentle heat , till it is throughly dry , which keep in a glass close stopt : The Gold which is not yet in Calx , put to the Salt , as aforesaid , which calcine and grind four times again ; and then wash it , and separate the Calx from it , as before : what Gold remains again calcine and wash again , repeating this work till the whole ounce is brought into a white Calx . Take of this Calx ℥ j ; which put it into an Vrinal-like glass containing about a pint , put to it half a pint of the Menstruum : set the Glass in a hot B.M. for six dayes ( being close luted ) shake it often every day ; when the six dayes are ended , let it stand 2 or 3 dayes , then decant that which is clear , very gently , for fear of troubling the Faeces . To the faeces , put fresh Menstruum , but not fully so much as at first , and so the third time , but not fully so much as at the second , then take the dry faeces which is the Calx and keep it , lest some Tincture remain in it . These colored Liquors put into a glass Stil , and distill in B.M. with a very gentle fire , till all that which is clear is come over , and that which remains be as thick as honey : then take it forth and let it cool : put the glass into an earthen pot , and put ashes about the glass into the Pot , and fix the pot fast into a little Furnace , and make a fire under , so that the glass may stand very warm , till the Faeces be black and very dry : ( you may look with a Candle through the glass , and see when it is risen with Bunches and dry : ) then take away the fire , let the glass be very cold , and take out the black earth : this black earth put into a glass bason , grind it with the bottom of another round Glass to pounder , put it into an Vrinal-like glass containing about a pint : to which affuse above half a pint of the spirit of Wine : set this Glass in a cold place , till it be red , which will be in about ten days time ; shake it often every day , till within three dayes you pour it forth : Then gently decant the clear Liquor , which put into a glass alembeck ( or other Glass , till you have more of it : ) to the faeces put more S. V. which digest , shake and decant , as before : if that be much colored , put S. V. to it the third time , as at first : put all these colored liquors together , and distill till the feces ( called the Tincture ) is as thick as a Syrrup or new Honey : take one ounce of this Tincture , and put it into a pint of choice Canary wine : and when it is clear , whichwill be in about a day and half , or two dayes time , it will be fit for use .

§ 1. This is the true preparation of that famous Medicine , the Aurum potabile of that most Famous and learned English man Doctor Francis Anthony ; taken from his own hand writing , which he sent in a Letter to Bishop Bilson ; the Bishop made it according to this Recipe : and Mr. John Goodyer a Physician ( sometime the Bishops servant ) coppied it from the Doctor 's Original aforesaid , sent to the Bishop : this Goodyer dying left it to Mr. Edmund Yalden a Minister of the Church of England at Compton night Godliman in Surry , who communicated it to me , with the Original letter to the Bishop under Dr Anthoney's hand , which I have now by me . § 2. There are many pretended Preparations of this Medicine extant , as that in Schroder ( mentioned in our Pharmacopoeia ) and those published by Horstius ; which Dr. John French has published in his Art of Distillation , lib. 6. pag. 198. But we being satisfied That this true Coppy was taken from an Original under Dr. Anthonies own hand , could do no less , but faithfully communicate it to the World , as we received it . § 3. How the Spirit of Vinegar to form the Menstruum is made , We shall here shew you from the same Authograph . Get 3 or 4 Glass-stills , which will hold a Gallon or two apiece , and about 6 Gallons of the strongest red Wine Vinegar ( Vinegar of Claret or Whitewine are too weak ) made of red Wine , Sack , or Muscadine : put the Vinegar into the Stills , and set as many a going as the Balneum will hold ( which Balneum ought to be twofoot and a half square , to hold many Glasses : ) Take a pint of that which runs first , and put it away as weak , and not fit for this use : thus , Distil the rest to dryness : Wash the Still with a little of the flegm or first running : Destill again , and put away the first pint ; thus do four times , so of a Gallon you will have three pints of the Spirit of Vinegar ; and of your six Gallons only two Gallons , and two pints : if your spirit be yet too weak , you must distill it oftner : keep it close stopped in a Glass to make your Menstruum with , you may stop it with Cork and Leacher : for a Quart of this Menstruum Bishop Bilson gave Dr. Anthony 30 shill. § 4 To make the Menstruum with , you may provide 3 strong great Glasses containing 2 quarts a piece , with little mats round the bottom : In luting , first stop the mouth of the Glass with a Wooden stopple of dry wood , first boyled , then dryed in an Oven , and dipt in wax : then melt hard Wax over all , and paste brown Paper next over that , over which apply lute made of Clay , horse-dung and ashes . Let also the Closings of the head of the Still , as also the joyning of the Beak of the Alembeck and Receiver be pasted together , and made firm with brown paper , so that no strength may go forth . § 5. The Virtues hereof are the same with other Aurum Potabile's , and it has almost done Miracles , as the Author thereof relates : It fortifies the Heart , revives the Spirits , strengthens Nature and restores it : and is a most admirablething in fainting and swooning fits , palpitation and other defects of the Vital spirits : it is good against poyson , bitings and stingings of venomous beasts , the Plague or Pestilence , and all other malign and contagious Diseases . We have here giv'n you the true , that from Horstius follows .

4. Liquor Aureus Francisci Antonii , ex Horstio , the Aurum Potabile of Dr. Anthony , as it is in Horstius .

℞ Of the finest Gold , dissolve it in AR. according to Art ( the AR. being made of AR. lb j . and Sal Armoniack ℥ jv . distiled together by a Retort in Sand : ) this clear Solution put into a large Glass having a a wide neck ; and upon it put drop by drop Oleum Tartari per deliquium , until the AR. which before was yellow , becomes clear and white ; for that is a sign that all the Solar Calx is fallen to the bottom : let it stand all night , and in the morning pour off the clear liquor : wash the Calx 4 or 5 times with Common spring-water being warmed ; then dry it with a very gentle heat , for if the heat be too great , the Calx will take fire presently like Gun-pouder , and fly away , which may be as well dangerous , as a great loss ; for which cause it will be best to dry it in she Sun upon a stone , stirring it well with a wooden spatula : to this Calx add half as much pouder of Sulphur , mix them together , and in an open Crucible let the Sulphur consume in the fire , putting a gentle fire to it at first , and towards the end a most strong fire for the space of an hour , that the Calx may be a little reverberated , and become most subtil , which keep in a Vial close stopt for Vse . This done , Take Vrine of a sound , he althy man who mode rately drinks wine , put it in , to a Cucurbit , which stop close and set in Horse-dung for 40 daies ; after distill it by an Alembeck in sand with a large Recipient , untill all the humidity is drawn off ; rectify this spirit by Cohobation three times , that you may obtain the spirit only , then distill it in sand by a bolt head with a long neck , having a large Receiver affixed to it , and the joynts well luted , so will the spirit ascend into the top of the Vessel like Crystal , without any aquosity at all , which distillation you must continue till all the spirit is ascended . These Crystals dissolve in distilled rain-Water , and distill as befone , which work repeat six times , every time taking fresh distilled rain-water . Then put these Crystals into a Glass bolt-head , which close hermetically ; put it into Balneo with a moderate heat , for 15 dayes , that they may be reduced into a most clear Liquor , to which add S.V. rectified , an equal quantity : digest again in Balneo the space of 12 dayes , in what time they will be united . Take the Calx of Gold abovesaid , put upon it these united spirits , so much as will cover it 3 Inches , digest in a gentle heat , till the liquor is tinged red as blood . ' Decant the Tincture , and put on more of the aforesaid spirits , doing as before , till all the Tincture is extracted : Put all these tinged spirits together , digest them 10 or 12 dayes , then abstract the spirit with a gentle heat , and cohobate once : then the Calx will remain in the bottom like an oyl , as red as blood , and of a pleasant odour , dissoluble in any Liquor . If you distil the same by a Retort in sand , there will come over ( after the first part of the Menstruum ) the Tincture , with the other part thereof as red as blood , the Earth which is left in the bottom of the Vessel being dry , black , spongy and light . The Menstruum being evaporated away , the Oyl of Gold will remain by it self , which keep as the most excellent Arcanum .

The Virtues are the same with the former , being giv'n à gr. jv ad viij , it wonderfully refreshes the Spirits , and works several wayes chiefly by Sweat.

5. Liquor Hydropicum ; Liquor against the Dropsy .

℞ White or Rhenish wine lb viij : Salt of Broom ℥ ij : Wormwood Mj. inspissate juyce of dwarf Elder ℥ ij : Horse-radish ℥ j : digest 40 dayes in a warm B. M. then filter the Liquor and keep it for use .

It powerfully evacuates watery humours , and cures the Dropsy : Dose a quarter of a pint or more morning and evening .

CHAP. XII . Of WINES .

1. VInum Adriani Papae , Pope Adrian his Wine .

℞ of the Rinds of all the Myrobalans , together with their kernels , first dry●d , Aʒijss . red roses dryedʒj : Cinnamonʒjss flowers of Rosemary , Lavender , A. ʒss : Cardamoms , Cloves , Cubebs , Galangal , Grains of Paradice , A. ℈ ss: bruise all well together , and put them into three quarts of choice Canary .

It was invented as a constant Liquor , to be drunk of those that are frequently troubled with Catarrhs ; for it excellently strengthens the Stomach , head and Brain , and cures all manner of Distillations caused from Distempers of those parts . Drink it in the Morning fasting , just before Dinner , and last at night going to bed . It also powerfully expels Wind , and gives ease in the Cholick .

2. Vinum Cochleariae Willisij , Dr. Willis his Scurvy-grass-Wine .

℞ Juyce of Scurvy-Grass enough to fill a Vessel of 3 or 4 Gallons , put to it Ale-yest , enough to make it ferment for two dayes : then , the Vessel being close stopt , put it into a cool Cellar for 6 months : afterwards , the Liquor being clear , and like spanish Wine in color , draw it forth into Bottles , and keep it for use . It may be kept good and incorrupt for many years .

It is an admirable Cure for the Scurvy , and most other Diseases proceeding from Obstruction , chiefly Diseases of the Stomack , Liver and Spleen . Dose ab ℥ ij ad iv . twice a day :

3. Vinum Antiscorbuticum Willisianum , Willis his Antifcorbutick wine .

℞ Scurvy-Grass M. jv : shavings of wild Radishes ℥ jv : Cortex Winteranus ℥ ss: Outward Rinds of Oranges and Limons , A. Nᵒ jv : Rhenish or thin spanish wine lb ij. put all into a glass stop it close up , and keep it in a cool Cellar for use .

It has the Virtues of the former , and may be taken in the same Dose .

4. Vinum sanctum , A wine against the French Pox.

℞ Guajacum , Sarsaparilla● A. ℥ j : Polypody ℥ ij : Sena ℥ iij : Canary lb v : digest in a gentle B.M. for a Month , then strain it out for use .

It is good against cold Diseases , as Palsie , Cachexia , and Dropsy ; but chiefly against an old French Pox : dose ℥ iij or iv : morning and and evening using much Exercise after it .

5. Vinum Benedictum Maxii , The Blessed Wine of Maxius .

℞ Crocus Metallorum ℥ ij : White Hellebor bruised ℥ j : Mace , Cloves , A. ℥ ss: Canary lb ii ss: digest a month in B. M. and keep it on the faeces .

It is good against the Gout , and all intermitting Feavers , quotidian , tertian and quartan . It helps against Melancholy , cleanses the Stomach , and purifies the Mass of blood from all serous and thin humours ; and is indeed most excellent to cure the Green sickness : Dose à ʒ ij an ℥ j : or more , according to age and strength : let it be taken in the morning , either by it self or with Syrrup of Vinegar .

6. Vinum Cephalicum , Wine for the head .

℞ Cloves , Mace , Nutmegs , Cardamums , Zedoary , Cinnamon , A. ℥ ss: Roots of Elecampane , Limon and Orange Peels , A. ℥ j : Ceterach , R●semary , Centory , Scordium , Carduus , Liverwort , A. M. i ss: bruise the spices , roots and Peels , cut the herbs and digest all in Rhenish Wine , lb viij .

It cures Catarrhs wonderfully , strengthens the head , liver and spleen , easeth the Cholick , expels wind , and helps in fits of the Mother .

7. Vinum Hydragogum , A wine against the Dropsy .

℞ Roots of Gentian , Orrice , Succory , Fennel , Masterwot , A. ℥ j : middle bark of Elder ℥ j ss: leaves of Ground-pine Mj : Rosemary , P. ij : flowers of Centory the less , P. j. seeds of Smallage , Coriander , Carraway , Fennel , Roman Nettles A. ʒj . Sena ℥ ij : Jallap ℥ ss: Agarickʒiij : Turbithʒjss cut , and digest a month in lb vj of Rhenish Wine .

Barbet saith it cures the Dropsy alone . It expells watery humors , opens Obstructions , and is good against the Scurvy , Jaundice and Surfeits . It has also often cured the Rickets in Children . In the making of it you had better make a Tincture of the Jallap and Turbith in S.V. apart ; and after mix your Extraction , for the Rhenish will scarcely draw forth the Resin in which their chief virtue lies .

8. Vinum Claretum Stomachicum , Red Stomach Wine .

℞ Cinnamon bruised ℥ jv . Cloves , Ginger , Jamaica Pepper , Cardamoms , Galanga , all in pouder , A. ʒ ss: Cinnamon Water lb jv : Rose-water lb jss : put all into a Glass Matrass 24 hours , then filter , and dissolve therein lb ij of loaf Sugar .

It is exceeding pleasant , strengthens the stomach and noble parts , expels wind and causes an Appetite . Dose ℥ j ad ℥ iij.

9. Vinum Arthriticum Barbetti , Wine against the Gout .

℞ Rocket seed ℥ ss: Colocjnthis , Agarick A. ʒij : Aloesʒj : Salt of Cammomil ℈ ij : Rhenish wine ℥ xv : digest 40 dayes , strain and keep it for use .

It is an admirable thing to purge Choler , flegm and watery humors , and specially to give ease in the Gout . But it was designed by Barbet to wash with for Baldness : Dose inwardly 4 spoonfuls .

10. Vinum Anodynum , Wine Easing pain .

℞ Vitriol white and green A. ℥ ss: prepared Niterʒvj : Myrrhʒij : Alum , Opium ; A. ʒ j : White wine lb ss. SV. rectifiedʒ x. Elder Vinegar ℥ iij. mix them .

In a hot Gout , or any pains proceeding of heat and inflamations , this Wine is of singular use , being fomented upon the place . In the Gout from an hot Cause , it has scarcely ever been used without success .

11. Vinum ad Icterum , A wine against the yellow Jaundice .

℞ White or Rhenish Wine lb iij : Saffronʒiij : infuse three daies , then strain out : then take Earth-worms ℥ ix : wash and cleans them from their earth very well , cut them and beat them in a Mortar , which put into the former Wine , let them stand 24 hours in a gentle B.M. then strain it hard out .

This is esteemed an absolute cure for the Jaundice at three times taking , taking a pint thereof for three mornings together .

12. Vinum purgans Catholicum Horstii . The Universal purging Wine .

℞ Roots of Polypody of the Oak , of Calamus aromaticus , A. ℥ ss: Carthamus seeds ℥ j : Seeds of Fennel and Anise , A. ʒiij : bark of yellow Myrobalans , and of Chebs , A. ʒij Cinnamonʒ ij ss: Cloves , Mace , A. ℈ iv . Conserve of Broom flowers , of Violets , and of Mallow-flowers , A. ℥ ss: white Hermodactsʒvj : Turbith ℥ ss: Sena-Cods , or rather choice Sena , ℥ ij : white or rather Rhenish Wine lb ij or iij : bruise , mix and infuse all in a glass Vessell well-luted : digest all in a gentle heat in B.M. for a Week : then strain , and dulcify with white Sugar ℥ vi . and keep it in a glass close stopt for use .

This purging Claret carries off all humors whether thick , thin or Melancholy , with a world of Gentleness and Ease : this quantity may serve for 6 or 8 doses : but for ordinary persons ℥ ij may suffice . It may be given every day for 8 or 10 dayes together , early in the morning fasting . It prevails against serous and Hydropical humours : and is experienced against the Stone and Gout ; and such as have a Weakness of the Ventricle , or are troubled with hysterick fits .

13. Vinum purgans aliud , Another purging Wine .

℞ Sena ℥ ss: Rhubarb ℥ j : Cinnamon bruised ʒss : Cloves Numb . v. or vj : Zedoaryʒ vj : White wine , q. s. put all into a glass : which stop close : infuse all in a cold place for 4 daies , till the wine is sufficiently tinged , then strain and dulcisie it with trebble resin'd Sugar , and keep it for use .

It excellently purges the Body , being given 3 or 4 mornings together fasting : Dose 2 or 3 spoonfuls , with broth after it .

14. Vinum Claretum excellens , A delicate Claret .

℞ Cinnamon ℥ ij : Mace ℥ ss: Dates ston'd Nᵒ xx : Myrobalans Nᵒ jv : Seeds of Anise , of Fennel , raisons of the Sun , A. ℥ vj : Coriander seed ℥ ss: the spices and seeds let be grossly bruised , put them into a glass Vessel , upon which affuse Aqua Vitae , choise Canary , or generous White-wine lb iij : stop the Vessel close , digest in a cold place , for a Week , then separate the clear Wine from the foeces , which filter or strain , and keep it for use .

It comforts and strengthens the stomach wonderfully , taking away Crudities and Wind : it eases pains of the Cholick , and helps other afsects of the Bowels , proceeding from Flatulency or weakness : Dose 2 Spoonfuls , morning and night , according to age and strength .

15. Vinum Claretum praestantissimum ; A most Excellent Claret .

℞ Canary , Malaga , or the best White-wine lb jv or v : Cloves , Nutmegs , Mace , A. ℥ j ss: Ginger , Cardamoms A. ℥ ss: Seeds of Amse , Coriander , fennel , A. ʒ ij : Diptamnus , Rosemary flowers , Bugloss flowers , A. P. ij : ( or their Conserves , A. ℥ jss : ) Aromaticum Rosatum Tabulated ℥ j : troble refined Sugar lb j : all being grossly bruised and mixed , digest them in the Wine in a warm B. M. the Vessel being close stopt for 3 daies : then strain several times through Hippocrates's sleeve : and keep it for use .

It comforts all the Faculties of the Body , refreshes the Spirits natural , vital and animal : is good against fainting and swooning fits , and is universally appropriate to all cold affects of the Brain , Heart , and Stomach : It is powerful against all Weakness and wind lodged in the Ventricle , the Cachexia , Hypocondriack Melancholy , hysterick Fits , and other the like Affects . It preserves also the Body from the Plague and pestilential Distempers , from worms , and other Diseases proceeding from Putrefaction . Dose 2 spoonfuls in the morning .

16. Vinum Chalybeatum Horstij , steeled Wine of Horstius .

℞ silings of steel ℥ jv : Eryngo roots , roots of Elecampane A. ℥ jss : yellow Sanders ℥ j : red Coral , raspings of I vory , A. ʒ vj : Cloves , Mace , Cinnamon , Ginger , A. ʒ iij : Ceterach , flowers of Broom , Rosemary , Epithymum , A. P. ij : generous white , or rather Rhenish wine lb vj : Digest all in a gentle B.M. for viij dayes : then strain 3 or 4 times thro Hippocrates his sleeve , at last dulcifie it with so much treble resin'd Sugar as may give it a grateful Taste .

It is design'd against the Cachexia , and Green sickness in Virgins , and to open all manner of Obstructions in young and old . Dose two spoonfuls at first taking , which afterwards may be encreased as need requires .

17. Vinum purgans Erasti , Erastus his purging Wine .

℞ Leaves of Wormwood , Carduus ben. Centaury the less , Vervain , Betony , Agrimony , Chamaepytis , Spleenwort , Tamarisk , Bark of Caper roots , A. M.j. Cinnamon , Mace , Galangal , Ginger , A. ʒjss : Citron seedsʒj : Sena of Alexandria ℥ ij : white and gummy Turbeth bruised , white Agrick sliced A. ℥ ss: Choise Rhubarbʒ j ss: ( in pectoral Diseases add dry'd blew figgs , Raisons of the Sun ana . ℥ v : ) old Canary or Rhenish Wine lb jx : put all into a Glass-Vessel , which stop close : digest a week in a gentle B.M. then strain off the pure Wine .

It purges all humors , chiefly the watery , and therefore is profitable against the Cachexia , Dropsy , and Lucophlegmatia ; it cleanses the Ventricle and Bowels , and all other passages of the Body : opens Obstructions , and strengthens the Liver and Spleen : Dose a draught either every day or ev'ry other day , as occasion and method of Art requires .

18. Vinum Absinthiacum laxativum , Loosning wormwood Wine .

℞ Choise Sena ℥ jss : white and gummy Turbith , Mechoacan , A. ʒ vj : Pontick Wormwood , Juniper-berries , A. ℥ j : our Flower-de-luce root , roots of Esula , A. ʒiij Seeds of Fennel and Carraways , Aʒ ij : Calamus Aromaticus , Ginger , Cinnamon elect , Cloves , Zedoary , A. ʒj Flowers of white Liver-wort , of Elder , and of Broom , A. ʒss : English Saffron , Epithimum A. ℈ j : cut , bruise and infuse in Rhenish Wine ℥ xxxvj : digest 10 daies in a warm B.M. then boil a little , and add white Sugar ℥ jv : after which strain through Hippocrates his sleeve , and keep the Wine for use .

In a Cachexia , Dropsie , Obstructions of Liver and Spleen , Feavers , Cholick , Scurvy , Scabiness , &c. it is a most choice specifick : bringing away all supersluous humors from all parts of the body : Dose ℥ iv .

19. Vinum Stomachicum Mylij , Mylius his stomach Wine .

℞ Choise Cinnamon ℥ ss: Gingerʒ ij : Cloves , Nutmegs , long Pepper , A. ℈ j : White Sugar lb ss: white or Rhenish wine lb jv : mix , digest , decant , and keep it for use . Or thus , ℞ Cloves , Galangal , A. ʒ j : Mace , Nutmegs , ℈ ij : Grains of Paradise , Cardamoms , Coriander-seeds , A. ℈ j : Choise Cinnamon ℥ jss : Gingerʒvj : Aniseeds ℈ ss: white Sugar lb ij Red wine lb vj : digest , decant , and keep the Wine for use .

It powerfully strengthens and fortifies the Stomach , and expels wind : Dose iij or jv spoonfuls when occasion requires .

20. Vinum Moschatum Mynsichti , Musked Wine .

℞ Cassia ligneaʒss : Clovesʒ ij : Nutmegs , Mace , Citron peels , A ʒj : flower-de-luceroots , or Florentine Orrice , Galangal the less , A. ʒss . yellow Sanders , lignum Aloes , A. ℈ j : Ambergrise , Musk , A. ℈ ss: being all in pouder and mixt , add choise Canary ℥ xx : digest 20 dayes , decant and filtrate the Liquor , then add the most odoriferous spirit of Damask Roses ℥ jv : dulcisie it with treble refined Sugar , and keep it for use .

The Author surely designed this only for Kings , Princes , and great Personages : it is a Medicament of wonderful Force in reviving and recreating of the heart and spirits , resisting fainting and swooning fits , palpitation of the heart , and the like : it cures a stinking breath to a miracle , and powerfully fortifies and strengthens the Stomach : Dose 1 or 2 spoonfuls in the Morning fasting .

21. Vinum sacrum ex Hiera , The holy Wine made of Hiera Picra .

℞ species of Hiera Picra simplex ℥ jv : Canary , white Wine or choise Rhenish lb ijss : mix , infuse , digest 20 daies , then decant off the clear liquor for use .

This is used as a universal Remedy against all Diseases , by many Physicians of this Age ; and indeed it is a Medicament not to be despised : it strengthens the stomach notably , opens all Obstructions in what part soever , cleanses the whole humane frame , and the Mass of Blood of all Impurities : It comforts the Liver and Spleen , and performs its operation by very gentle purgation , if you add to the Composition Sena ℥ j ; it will be much the better . Dose ℥ j or ij , or more , according to age and strength in the morning fasting .

CHAP. XIII . Of VINEGARS .

1. ACotum Saturni , Vinegar of Lead .

℞ spirit of Vinegar , boyl it in a glazed earthen Pot , or tin'd Vessel , put it boiling hot upon Ceruse , Litharge of Gold or Silver , Minium or Calcin'd Lead reduc'd to pouder ; put this matter into a glazed Vessel , and put so much of the spirit of Vinegar upon it , as may cover the Lead about 5 Inches deep , stir it a little with a wooden spatula ( not an Iron one , for that would black it ) so will the spirit ( in about an hours time ) become sweet and sugar'd , and impregnated with the Salt of Saturn .

This Vinegar cools Inflamations and eases pains , outwardly apply'd by linnen dipt in one spoonful of this Vinegar , mixt with a glass of water , which may also be used in Injections in a recent Gonorrhaea , thereby easing the Violence of the Pain : Note , That this Vinegar mixt with any distilled water , does not whiten it , or make it look like Milk.

2. Accti Scordit ; Vinegar of Scordium .

℞ of the best Vinegar lb iij leaves and flowers of Scordium dried and freed from the Stalks ℥ iij : the yellow of Limon Peels ℥ ij : destil according to Art : in the distilled Liquor infuse of the dryed peels ℥ j , for one day ; then strain several times till it is clear , and keep it for use in a glass close stopt .

It is powerful against the Scurvy , and Diseases proceeding from Obstruction . It also helps the weakness of the Stomach , stops Vomiting , and takes away heart burnings .

3. Acetum contra pestem , Vinegar against the Plague .

℞ Wormwood M. ij : Sage , Rue , A.M. iij : bruise them in a marble Mortar , then add Vinegar of Rue lb j : let them stand one night in Infusion , in the morning let them be strained by pressing : to the clear Liquor add choise Turbeth ℥ j let them stand again one night in a Vessel cl●se stopt : in the morning strain again , and keep it for use .

It is only taken as a Preservative against the Plague , and Pestilential Venom , being powerful against all contagious Diseases . Dose j : spoonful .

4. Acetum Theriacale Mynsichti , Treacle Vinegar of Mynsicht .

℞ Venice Treacle ℥ j : Elks horns spagyrically calcined , Juniper berries seeds of Carduus ben. A. ℥ ss. Vervain , Scordium , Rue , A. ʒij : red Myrrh , Citron peels , A. ʒiss : roots of Tormentil , of Angelica , Zedoary , Butter-bur , A. ʒj . Camphir , Lignum loes , Mace , A. ʒss . Marigold Vinegar , q.s. mix till they are well tinged ; afterward separate the tinged Vinegar , & keep it in a glass close stopt for use .

It is the same with other Treacle Vinegars , and Inferior to none of them . See our Pharm . l. 4. cap. 12. sect. 7.

5. Acetum Zedoarticum Mynsichti ; Zedoartick Vinegar .

℞ roots of Zedoary ℥ j : of Angelica , of Tormentil , of Scorzonera , A. ℥ ss: Bay-berries hulled , Juniper berrys , A. ʒ iij : Lavender , red Roses , A. ʒij : red Myrrh , Wood of Aloes , Mace , A. ʒjss : Cloves , Nutmegs , A. ʒj : mix and digest in Elder Wine Vinegar , till it is perfectly tinged , then strain and keep it for use .

It resists the Plague , Pestilential Diseases , and all sorts of Poyson .

6. Acetum Myrrhatum Mynsichti : Vinegar with Myrrh .

℞ red Myrrh ℥ j : Gentian ℥ ss: Carduus ben . Rue , Wormwood , Scabious , Pauls Bittony , Scordium , A. ʒ ij : choice English saffron , Cassia lignea , Castoreum , A. ʒ j : macerate all in WineVinegar of cloves , q.s. for viij daies , then filterate , and keep the clear Vinegar for use .

It powerfully prevails against the Plague , and all other Epidemical and contagious Diseases : you may bath the Temples and Pulses therewith , smell to it ; and take it inwardly , as you do other Antidotes .

7. Acetum Rhizoticum , Mynsichti ; Rhizotick Vinegar of Mynsicht .

℞ Roots of Tormentil , Virginian Snake-root , Burnet , Angelica , Valerian Masterwort , Devils-bit , Dittany of Crete , Elecampane , Swallow-wort , Zedoary , Butter-bur A. ℥ ss. infuse them in a sufficient quantity of Sage Vinegar : after a due digestion , filterate , and keep it for use .

It has a mighty power against pestilential Poyson , and all Corruption thence proceding : and of the same Virtue and Power are the two former immediately aforegoing : These three kinds of Vinegar , have indeed manifold Virtues : you may bath the Nose and Pulses therewith : you may smell to them , a sponge being dipt therein : they are used both for preservation and Cure : for cure , they may be taken inwardly ad j or ij spoonfuls , in which dose ( according to age and strength ) they will provoke sweat : for Preservation half a spoonful may suffice : its name comes from its composition of Roots .

8. Acetum Lenitivum Praevotij ; Lenitive Vinegar of Praevotius .

℞ Cream of Tartar ℥ ss: Senaʒiij : Cinnamonʒj : of the best Wine Vinegar lb j : infuse for 24 hours , then strain and keep it for use .

This Vinegar may be used in Sauces , for so taken it moves the Belly : moreover things pickled herewith becomes loosening .

9. Acetum vomitorum Mynsichti , Vomiting Vinegar .

℞ Bark of the Roots of Thapsia , ℥ jv : Roots of fresh Asarum dryed , ℥ ii : Carthamus seeds hull'd ℥ i : sharp Cinnamon ℥ ss: mix , bruise , and infuse in the sharpest Wine-vinegar lb iij : digest in a Glass well stopt , for a month , stirring it often : then put it into an ordinary still : to which fix a leaden head , distil in ashes with a gentle fire , to dryness , so have you distilled Vinegar , impregnated with the Lead , and very sweet : all of which ( not casting away the Phlegm ) you may keep for use .

It is a sweet and gentle Vomit , purging all humors whether hot or cold without pain . It is given in Quotidians and Tertians both true and bastard : It takes away weakness of the Stomach and loathing , arising from superfl●ous & ●harp humors . Dose ab ℥ j ad iij : plus minusve . To delicate persons and Ladies , you may give it mixt with Syrup of Vinegar .

CAP. XIV . Of DECOCTIONS .

1. DEcoctum Veneris , Schroderi , Decoction of Copper .

℞ Saff●fras ℥ j : Woods of Misslt● of the Oak of Masl●ch tree , A. ʒvj : Bettony Mj : prepare them and boil them in Rain water lb vj a quarter of an h●ur : then add filings of Crude Copper ℥ j. tyed up in a Clout , let them boil an hour and half , or till a p●nt and half is consumed , then strain it .

If you add Sarsaparilla ℥ jss Guajacum ℥ i : Nutmegs ℥ ss and accordingly increase the proportion of Water ; the Medicament will be certainly so much the better . It cures Catarths and Scabs , casts out silth by insensible Transpiration , and purifies the whole Body : take a draught in the Morning hot .

2. Decoctum Laxativum Schroderi , A laxative Decection .

℞ Sarsaparilla ℥ j : Althaea , Borrage , A. ℥ ss: Liquoriceʒ jss : Aqua Vitae lb jv : digest 24 hours , then add Polypody , Sena , Currans A. ℥ ss: Tamarindsʒ vj : Epithymumʒ iij : Mechoacan , Carthamus seed bru●sed , A. ʒij : Agarickʒj ss: Anise , Fennel , A. ʒss . Cloves , Ginger A. ℈ j : flowers of Borrage , Bugloss , Violets , A. P.j. Dates Nᵒ jv : boil a little , then strain for a drink .

It purges gently , and obtunds sharp humors : and is ●ndeed excellent in the Cho●ick , and other Griping of the Gats : for as much as it is of a very healing Quality , as well as of a purging : you may give ad ℥ jv , in the morning , and , if you please , as much in the afternoon .

3. Decoctum sanctum , Decoction against the Pox.

℞ Lignum sanctum , Sarsaparilla , A. ℥ vj : Bark of G●ajacum , sassafras , A. ℥ ji : Juniper berries , Liquorice , Anniseeds , Raisonsstoned , China , A. ℥ v : boil all in Rain water lb x : in a close Vessel , to the Consumption of a third part , then being cold strain it for use .

It is not only good against the French Pox , but also to dry up old Ulcers , which are hard to cure , defluxions of Rheum , and to strengthen a weak Constitution , and to dry up moisture in the Body . Dose ℥ vj , morning , noon , and night , an hour before meat .

4. Decoctum Traumaticum nostrum , Our Diet for wounded people .

℞ Prunella Mij : Angelica , sanicle , Betony , Rosmary , Sage , red Beets , Scordium , Agrimony , Soap wort , Plantane , Comfrey , Hypericon , Cinquefoil , Mint , Avens , Dais●-Leaves , young Oakl●a●●● . A. M. j. Guajacum , Sassafras , sarsaparilla , China , Aniseds , A. ℥ j ss: Ale lb xxx : rasp the Woods and Roots , bruise the herbs , and boil all together to the wasting of three quarts or a Galon : strain it , and when almost cold put Yest to it in a Runlet , and after 4 dayes drink constantly of it .

It takes away all manner of Pain and foreness of Wounds , drives and casts out all filth , Splinters , and Pieces of Bones , and then heals in few daies , though the wound be dangerous . It cures all Fistula's , inward and outward Sores , stanches inward bleeding , and cures the Kings-Evil to admiration . In drinking of it , it will be good to add to every pint thereof rectified S. V. ℥ j : Salts of Crabs and of Egg-shells , A. gr. viij .

5. Decoctum Traumaticum Maxij , Maxy his wound drink .

℞ Cloves bruised Nᵒ. xij Nutmegs grated Nᵒ. iij. Maceʒ ii . Pimpernel , Agrimony , Sanicle , Prunella , Valerian , red Colewort , Mouse ear , Wild Tansie , Doves-foot , strawberry leaves , Plantane , red Madder , sharp-pointed dock roots , A. M.j : spring-water lb vj : bruise , boil and strain hard out : let it settle , and to the clear liquor add white-wine lb iij : Honey ℥ jx : boyl a Walm or two , scum it , and when cold bottle it up .

This drink is of incredible efficacy against all manner of Fistula's , also Fistula's in●ano : for it clears the Body of all Corruptions , and disposes of all manner of Sores and Ulcers to a speedy healing : as also Consolidates broken Bones , being taken for 14 dayes together . I had this of the good old man Abraham Maxy a Scotch man , a man learned and of excellent parts , and indeed a great Chymist , from whom I received at times , very many admirable things : He told me , That he had proved this in above 40 several Experiments .

6. Decoctum Diureticum Riverii , The Diuretick broth .

℞ red Pease ℥ vj : barly ℥ jv , roots of Althaea , Quitch-grass , Rest-harrow A. ℥ ss: Raisons ℥ i : the four greater cold seeds , A. ʒ i : Liquoriceʒ ij : Winter Cherries Nᵒ xx . Waters of Winter-Cherries , Rest Harrow , Strawberries , Bean flowers , A. lb jss boil : and to the straining add ℥ jv of Syrup of Althaea .

It is a good thing against the Stone , and is used with a preparation for the Stone in the Bladder , which we have mentioned in Our Synopsis Medicinae , lib. 3. cap. 31. sect. 15. § 4.

7. Decoctum Stypticum Glandorpi , Glandorps Styptick water .

℞ of the best Opiumʒvj : Dissolve it in the best Vinegar of Roses ℥ viij : to which add white Vitriolʒ iij : Roch Alumʒ ij : boil them a little till the Vitriol and Alum are dissolv'd , which strain and keep for use .

It is an approved thing to stop bleeding . The way of using it is thus : Dip pledgets in it , upon which strew Pouder of burnt Alum , and apply them to the place where the Blood flows out : It is a thing beyond Imagination . But Glandorp saith , That with burnt Alum alone , and Ligature , he has cured the greatest hoemorragies : which is a thing ( for its easiness sake ) not to be slighted and despised .

8. Decoctum de stercore muris , Broth of Mouse-dung .

℞ Cowes Milk lb j : Mouse dungʒ j ; boil them together to the dissolution of the Grains ; then sweeten it a little with a little Sugar .

It prevails wonderfully in the killing all sorts of Worms , chiefly those called Ascarides which are little slender short Worms ) breeding at in the Guts , especially near the Arse . Gut. It has performed the Cure , when all other things have failed : and brought them away in such large Quantities and Numbers , even to the Amasement of the By-standers . The general way of using this Broth is , exhibiting it Clyster-wise , and to be repeated every day , and so often till the Worms cease to come forth : commonly 3 , 4 , or 5 times performs the Cure. Esteem it as a great Secret. For Maw Worms you may give it by the Mouth àʒiij adʒx . or to ℥ iss: or you may give the pouder of the dung á gr. iij ad vij . in Milk or other sit Vehicle .

9. Decoctum Vulnerarium universale : The universal vulnerary Decoction , from Horstius .

℞ Tormentil , both sorts of Comfry , A. ℥ j : both sorts of Sea-Lavender , Sanicle , Winter-green , Vervain , Ladies-Mantle , Persicary . A. M. j : Herb-Robert , Periwinkle , A. M. ss flowers of Female Mullein , of Hypericon , of Centory the less , A. P. ij : River Crabs , cleansed and dryed , Nᵒ. vj : Mummy ℥ ss: White wine , water of Paul's Betony A. lb ij : macerate all together , for two d●ies in a Circulatory Vessel , in the heat of a vaporous Bath , then boil , press the Liquor out hard , which afterwards strain thro' Hippocrates his slceve , aromatize it with a little Cinnamon or Coriander seed .

The Title shews the Virtues for which it is an excellent thing : Dose a quarter of a Pint morning and night .

10. Decoctum Vulnerarium magistrale , A Magistral wound drink .

℞ Crabss Eyes ℥ ss : Mummyʒ ij : fine Boleʒ j ss: leaves of Agrimony , Adders Tongue , Veronica , Sow bread , A. M. j. Sperma Coeti ℥ j : White wine , q. s. digest all three dayes , boil , press out , strain and clarify .

The Dose is jv . or v. spoonfuls morning and night : it may also be taken an hour before Dinner : 't is a thing of admirable Use : if you add to the former things Roots of Angelica , Galangal , and Zedory , A. ℥ ss. It will be powerful against wounds made with poisonous weapons or shot .

11. Decoctum ad Rhenum & Vesicae Vlcerae . A Drink for Ulcers of the Reins and Bladder .

℞ Roots of Comfry , of Solomons seal , A. ℥ j : leaves of Knot-grass , Ladie 's Mantle , Plantain , A. M. j. Crocus Martis Astringens , ℥ j : Hydromel , Tincture of red Roses , A. q. s. digest 3 or 4 dayes over a gentle heat , boil , press out , strain , and clarifie it for Vse .

Dose of this Decoction is 4 or 5 spoonsuls , morning , noon and night .

12. Decoctum Galli veteris , Broth of an old Cock.

℞ Polypody of the Oak , Carthamus seeds , A. ℥ j ss. Thym , Epithimum , A. P. j : Seeds of Cummin , of Anise , of D●ll , of Fennel , of Carawayes , of Carduus ben. A. ʒij : Sena ℥ j : Gummy Turbith ℥ ss : Cinnamouʒ j ss: Crystals of Tartar ℥ ij : Sal Gem ℥ ss: bruise , and mix all well together , which put into the belly of an old Cock : boil all together in Water , p. iij : white wine , p. ij : so long till the flesh separate from the bones , then strain it out .

It opens all Obstructions of the Liver , Splen and Mesentery , gives Ease in pains of the Cholick and Stone ; and is profitable in Quartanes , and other like Chronick affects : Dose ab ℥ iiij ad vj or viij : every morning for several dayes .

13. Decoctum Antictericum Mynsichti , Mynsicht's broth against the Jaundice .

℞ Southernwood ℥ ss: Goose-dung gathered in the springʒ iij : Roots of Celandine , Turmerick , Rhubarb , Zedoary , A. ʒ j ss: Nutmegs , Bay-berries hull'd , A. ʒ j : Seeds of Cummin and Annis , A. ʒ ss: Oriental Saffron , white Lillies A. ℈ ss: generous White wine lb iv : boil to a third part , then strain .

This Decoction being drunk warm in the morning fasting for six dayes , cures the yellow Jaundice : Dose ab ℥ vj ad xij : for poor People , you may use instead of the Wine , pure strong Beer .

CHAP. XV. Of INFUSIONS .

1. INfusum Catholicum nostrum , Our universal Infusion .

℞ Quicklime lb vj , vij , or viij : Spring-Water lb xxjv : mix them , and digest two days , stirring them twice or thrice a day ; then being well setled pour off the clear water , and strain it through an Hippocras bag : in this water infuse Guajacum , lignum Nephriticum , Sarsaparilla , Sassafras , A. ℥ v : Cloves , Anniseeds , yellow Sanders ( all in gross Pouder and tyed up in a rag ) A. ʒ vj : Let the Infusion be for 20 days , then filtrate and keep it for use .

It is good against all old Ulcers , Kings Evil , Catarrhs , Rickets and Wind. It strengthens and Warms the Stomach , and helps the Stone and pain in the Reins and Bladder . It is ( being dulcified with treble refin'd Sugar ) a good Vehicle to convey most other Medicines in . It dryes much , and may be given ad ℥ jv at a time , morning , noon and night .

2. Infusum purgans no strum , Cur purging Infusion .

℞ Spring-water or new Ale ℥ jv : Agrickʒ j ss: Sena , Rhubarb A. ʒ j : Cloves Ginger , Spicknard , Salt of Tartar , A. gr. viij : Infuse all close covered over a gentle heat for one night , then strain it for a Dose .

It purges Choler and Flegm excellently , and is good against many Diseases of the Stomach : It is also found by Experience to be good against all sorts of Agues , chiefly the Quotidian : give it in the morning fasting .

3. Insusum Rosarum Rubrarum , Infusion of Red Roses .

℞ Running Water lb jv : spirit of Sulphur three spoonfulls : mix them well by shaking : Red Roses dryed ℥ jv : put all into an earthen glaz'd , or rather into a stone Pan , stir all together with a spatula : set them upon a Furnace with a naked fire , letting the Vessel stand till the water begins to boil : then take off the Vessel , cover it , and when all is cold , strain it through a cloth , or rather filter it thro' a brown Paper : so will you have an Infusion gloriously red , which will keep 4 or 5 month without Corrupting .

It is an exceeding pleasant cooling Cordial ; it strengthens the Stomach , Liver , Spleen , Reins and Nerves , and represses the heat of Fevers .

4. Infusum Hyppocraticum , Augus. Disp. An Hyppocris-like Infusion .

℞ Cinnamon , Ginger , A. ℥ ss: Clovesʒss : Cardamoms , Grains of Paradise , Mace A. ʒ j : Galangalʒ j ss: Wine lb x : white Sugar lb j ss. infuse 10 days , then decant the clear .

It strengthens the brain and stomach , revives the spirits , fortifies the vital Powers , repairs lost strength ; and helps a weak Digestion . Dose ℥ jv .

5. Infusum Hyppocraticum jucundior , Aug. A more pleasant Hippocris .

℞ Choise Cinnamon ℥ ij : Ginger , Galangal , A. ℈ j : Nutmegs ℈ j : Treble re●in'd Sugar ℥ xvj : choice white wine lb v : digest close scopt for 10 hours , then strain out , and repeat the straining till it is clear : In the same liquor you may put all the same fresh ingredients tyed up in a Rag.

It has the Virtues of the former , but is much more powerful : it revives all the Spirits natural , vital and animal , restores a consumed body , and is excellent in drying up Catarrhs : Dose ℥ ij in the morning fasting , or when any fainting or illness overtakes the sick .

6. Infusum Stomachicum , A stomatick Infusion .

℞ Cinnamon , Cloves , long Pepper , Cardamoms , A. ℥ j : Ginger ℥ ss , white Sugar lb j : Running water lb iij : whitewine or Canary lb i● : Infuse all over a gentle heat for three dayes , shaking the Vessel every day ; then strain out : to the strained Liquor add juyce of Limons ℥ viij : shake them well together , digest three other days , then strain through Hippocrates his sleeve , and keep the Liquor for use .

It admirably comforts a weak Stomach , helps Digestion , stops Vomiting and causes a good Appetite to Food : dose so much as may make a Glass of Canary , or other Liquor , so strong as to be well endured .

7. Infusum in fracto Osse , An Infusion for broken Bones .

℞ Birthwort , Sow-bread , radix serpentaria , Comfrey both sorts , Doves-foot , A. M. j. Sanicle , M. ss: Mace , Zedoary , Crabs-Eyes , A. ℥ ss: Mummy , Galangal the less , A. ʒ j ss: let all theherbs be bruised , and cut small , the other reduc'd into a gross pouder , then put into a double Vessel for 2 or 3 dayes with a mild Lime-water lb viij : then strain out , and keep it for use .

It is admirable in healing all sorts of Wounds , chiefly those where there are broken bones . The sick may take ℥ jv or vj morning and night .

8. Infusum ad Icterum , An Infusion against the Jaundice .

℞ Celandine , the whole plant , M. j : leaves and flowers of Hypericon , A. M. j : Turmerick ℥ j : Pouder of Goose-dung ℥ ss: Saffron ʒss : the Goose-dung and Saffron tye up in a rag : whitewine , harts-tongue water , A. q. s. infuse all over a gentle heat for 2 daies : shaking the Vessel 2 or 3 times a day : being setled strain off : then after a second setling , strain again , that it may be very clear : Afterwards you may dulcify with white Sugar .

This will serve for three doses to be taken for three mornings together , fasting : it is said perfectly to cure .

CHAP. XVI . Of SYRUPS .

1. SYrupus Acetosus , Oxysaccharum , Syrup of Vinegar .

℞ Spirit of White-wine Vinegar , juyce of Limons , A. lb iij : white sugar lb viij : in the heat of a Bath make it into a Syrup , S.A.

It opens obstructions , abates inflamations , quenches thirst and the heat of Feavers , cools the Liver and Bowels , stops Vomiting , prepares the Body for purging and cuts tough humors : dose ab ℥ j ad ij .

2. Syrupus Cardiacus , the Cordial Syrup .

℞ Juyce of Alkermes , Gelly of Vipers flesh , A. ℥ xxx : Juyce of Pearmains ℥ xx : white Sugar lb vj : mix and with a gentle heat make a Syrup .

It restores the Body in a Consumption , comforts all the principal Members : takes away Faintings and Tremblings of the Heart , strengthens the Stomach and Bowels , and stops Vomiting . Dose ab ℥ j ad iij.

3. Syrupus Haemoptoicus , seu diacodium Liquidum , Syrup of Poppies .

℞ Heads and Seeds of white and black Poppies , A. Nᵒ vij . Juyce of Spanish Liquorice ℥ ss: bruise the heads , and steep them in Rain water for 24 hours : after dissolve in it the Spanish juyce : then boil gently to lb vj : strain it , and with white Sugar lb xij . make a Syrup .

It gives ease in Pains , and causes rest and fleep , it stops Vomiting , helps the Cholick and Loosness , stops all manner of fluxes or fluxes of humors ; Coughs , Phthisick , Asthma , spitting Blood : and the Gout : it is also an excellent thing in pains of the stone . Dose ad ʒ vj or ℥ j.

4. Syrupus Succorum , Syrup of Jayces .

℞ Juyce of Damask Roses , Pellitory of the Wall , Rhenish Wine A. lb vj : To the purifi'd juyces add white Sugar , or rather clarified honey lb xxx , boil it gently , and make a Syrup S.A.

It opens , cuts , and attenuates ; cures the Dropsy and Cachexy , provokes Urine , expels Wind , cleanses the Stomach , Lungs and Intestines of filth , amends all the Eviss of the Liver and Spleen , and cools the heat of Feavers : In the cure of the Dropsy , chiefly an Anasarca , it is a Specifick . If the Juyce of Harts tongue lb vj. and its proportion of Honey be also added , it perfectly cures the Rickets . It may be given in all Diseases , Ages , Sexes , and Times . Let it be taken either alone , or in any convenient Infusion or water , ab ℥ j ad ij , in the morning fasting , before dinner , and at night going to bed .

5. Syrupus de Manna laxativus , Syrup of Manna laxative .

℞ Polypody of the Oak ℥ vj , Roots of flower de luce ℥ ss: Sena ℥ j ss : Cinnamonʒ ss: flowers of Borrage , Bugloss , Violets , A. ʒ j : blew Currans ℥ iij ; Mead lb iij : infuse all in a gentle head for iij daies and nights , then strain ; and dissolve therein Manna ℥ vj : White sugar Candy ℥ j ss.

It is excellent to purge Children of Choler , Flegm and Melancholy . Dose ab ℥ j ad ij . or iij according to Age and strength .

6. Syrupus scorbuticus Foresti , Syrup against the S●●●vy .

℞ Juyces of Scurvy-grass and Brooklime depurated , A. lb iij : and with fine sugar lb x : make a syrup according to Art.

If you add an equal quantity of juyces of Water-cresses and Parietary ( increasing the Sugar proportionally ) it will be much more efficacious . It is a specifick for the Cure of the Scurvy in a cold and moist Constitution ; the Cachexy , Dropsy and Jaundice ; and for removing all inward Obstructions , taking about two spoonfuls at a time every morning and evening .

7. Syrupus Antiasthmaticus , Syrup against an Asthma .

℞ Spanish Juyce of Liquorice ℥ ij ; dissolve it in a pint of Spanish Wine : Clarified juices of Hysop , Fennel , Parsly , Angelica , Bawm , Elecampane-roots , Sage , A. ℥ viij mix them and with fine Sugar lb viij , boyl and make a Syrup according to Art. When it is boiled , put to it the Queen of Hungaries Water lb j ss: mix , and in a large Glass keep it for use .

This is an Admirable thing against Astma's , Coughs , Colds , Whesings , Ulcers of the Lun●s , pains and soreness of the Breast and Stomach ; Violent and almost incurable Catarrhs , which fall from the head upon any part or parts . It comforts and strengthens the Brain , confirms the Memory , is good against all sleepy diseases , Cramps , Palsies , Apoplexies , and other cold and moist Distempers of those parts . I once by the only use of this Syrup cured a man of a deep Consumption : Dose one spoonful at a time 5 , 6 or 7 times a day . It cures gripings of the Guts , and powerfully expels wind . You must keep it in a glass close stopt ; but the Glass must be so big , as that it may nor be above half full when the Syrup is in it , lest it should break . The continual use hereof clears and strengthens the Ey-sight .

8. Syrupus Antimonii Emeticus ; Vomiting Syrup of Antimony .

℞ Glass of Antimony prepared ( without addition , and corrected with Niter ) ℥ iij : pure juyce of Quinces lb vj : the Vitrum being in impalpable pouder , digest it with the juyce 24 hours in a Glass Matrass in a gentle sand heat : filtrate the Liquor , and with fine Sugar lb iij , boil it in a prety hot sand heat to the consistency of a Syrup : when cold Aromatize it with Oyl of Cinnamon gut . xij.well mixed with an ounce of fine poudred Sugar , and keep it in a glass close stopt for use .

This Dissers from that of Angelus Sala , but only in the Juyce of Quinces . See it in our Phar. lib. 3. cap. 8. sect 8 : This Syrup is pleasing and operates in a small Dose , much beyond Emetick wine , or any other like Antimonial Liquors . It emptys the Stomach of all evil humors by vomiting , and sometimes by stool after the Vomiting is over ; thereby clearing the Bowels and other parts of Excrements and evil humors . Some persons by taking this Syrup never Vomit , but it works altogether downwards with them . There is no preparation emetick of Antimony works more gently , or with l●ss Trouble . It may be given to all ages , and sexes , to old men and sucking children , in alldiseases caused by repletion of evil Juyces in the Ventricle . Dose a ʒij ad ℥ j ℥ jss in very strong Bodies : you may give it either alone , or in Wine , Broth or other sit Vehicle .

9. Hydromel , Honied Water .

℞ of the best Hony lb jv : Rain water lb xvj : boyl them till the third part of the moisture is consumed , or till an egg being cast in will not sink but swim at top : Let it settle pour the clear into a small Cask , put it into the Sun or some hot place for 40 days , or till the Fermentation is over ; then fill up what the Caskwants of being full , with other Hydromel ; stop it up close , and set it in a cool Cellar , so will it have a taste like Malmsey ; and yield by distillation , a burning inflamable spirit , like to Spirit of Wine .

It strengthens and comforts the noble parts , revives the Spirits , fortifies the heart , makes chearful and merry , and is excellent good in Consumptions . You may Aromatize it with what spices you please ; and herewith you may make a kind of Hippocrass , not much inferiour to that made of Wine .

10. Syrupus Sacchari nobilis Deodati , Deodate's Syrup of Sugar .

℞ Generous Wine lb ij , White sugar lb j ss: make a Syrup by boiling a little : to● wards the end add oyl of Cinnamon ℈ j : Musk and Ambergrise A. gr. vj.

It is a good thing in old and cold Constitutions ; it comforts the Stomach , and helps such as are of weak natures , it preserves the radical humidity and native color and heat : it nourishes much , generates blood , revives the Spirits , and strengthens all the principal parts .

11. Syrupus de Scolopendrio Melichij ; Syrup of Harts-Tongue of Melichius .

℞ Harts Tongue , Spleenwort , Endive , Liverwort , Wormwood , Cichory , A. M. ss. the 4 greater hot seeds , flowers of Borrage and Bugloss , ana M.j. Maiden hair , roots of Fennel , of Parsly , of Butchers-Broom , ana Mss. fair water q. s. boyl diligently , and with Sugar lb iij . make a Syrup : in the time of boyling you may aromatize it with Cinnamon and Spicknard , ana ℥ ss.

This Syrup is seldom used but it is said to be the most profitable against the yellow Jaundice , obstructions of the Liver and Spleen , Rickets in Children , &c. you may give ab ℥ j. ad ii ss , in the morning fasting .

12. Syrupus de Pyrethro Mynsichti , Syrup of Pellitory of Spain , Myns .

℞ Choice Agarick ℥ i ss. Roots of Pyrethrum ℥ j. Peony male , Acorus , Burnet , ana ℥ ss. seeds of Fennel and Peony , Juniper berrie● , ana ʒiij . leaves of Motherwort , Agrimony , Hysop , Primrose , Marjoram , Horse-mint , Nep or Catmint A. ʒij . flowers of Lilly Convally , of Female Mullein , of Bugloss , of Rosemary , ana ʒi ss. acute Cinnamon , Nutmegs , Cubebs , ana ʒj . cut , bruise and infuse in waters of Sage and Rosemary , ana lb iij . let them stand for one night in Infusion ; after boyl to the consumption of a third part : strain and press out : to the clear straining , add half its weight of pure white Sugar , which dissolve in the heat of a Bath .

It is of great use in affects of the Nerves , as Palsics , Spasms , Epilepsies , Sciatica's , &c. It potently resolves the peccant matter , and eases pain . Dose ab ℥ ss. ad ℥ j. per se , or in some convenient Vehicle .

13. Syrupus Narcoticus Gregorij Horstij , The Narcotick Syrup of Gregory Horstius .

℞ Syrup of Erratick Poppies ℥ j. Laudanum , Opiatum gr . iij. Lettice water half an Ounce , mix them .

This is commonly used in strong pains of the Head , and for this purpose it was often used by the Author thereof , being powerful for that intention .

14. Swupus de Mentha Fabri , Faber his Syrup of Mint .

℞ Mint fresh gathered , bruise and beat it well in a marble Mortar , with so much Cinnamon water as may serve to Extract all its juyce by expression . This expressed juyce in a sufficient quantity depurate in a warm Balneo , and rejecting all the Faeces , the pure juyce is to be boyled into a perfect syrup ; to every pound of which you may add , Oyl of Cinnamon , Arcanum of Mans Blood , of each one Dram , but if these be wanting , take the inflamable Spirit of Mint , made of its fermented juyce and perfectly rectifyed from all its flegm four Ounces , which adding to the aforesaid perfect Syrup , thou hast the simple syrup of Mint of great and admirable Virtues .

It comforts and strengthens a cold Stomach , helps digestion , excites and multiplies the natural heat thereof , by its balsamick property : it cleanses and purifies the Blood , strengthens the Liver , and removes all its vices ; it is powerful against Vomiting , and the continual and frequent use thereof ; retards old Age , for it corrects and amends the faults , of all the Concoctions . Dose from half an Ounce to an Ounce .

15. Syrupus ad Maniam Bayeri , Syrup against Madness .

℞ Juyces of Borrage and Bugloss , A. lb ij. juyce of Pipins lb iij . leaves of Sena elect ℥ iiij . Saffronʒij . white sugar lb iiij . infuse the Sena in the juyces for twenty four hours , in a gentle Balneo , then afterwards boyl and strain , and with the Sugar make a syrup .

The Title shews the intention , for which it is said to be an approved thing , and Bayerus approved it by long use : it is also said to be as powerful against Melancholy of all sorts , as almost any other Medicine whatsoever . Dose from two Ounces to three , in Bugloss or Fumitory water .

16. Syrupus Hydragogus Mynsichti , Mynsichts Syrup purging watery humors .

℞ the clarified juyce of blew Flower-de-luce Roots ℥ xv . Cinnamon water ℥ iij. Gutta Gamba ℥ j. digest all in a glass Vessel well closed for twenty four hours ; then strain and mix therewith white Sugar ℥ xvj . adding species Diarrhodon abatis , Rhubarb , A. ℥ ss. red sanders , Alkanet roots , A. ʒij . ( all mixt together and tyed up in a Nodule ) boyl to the perfection of a Syrup , you may Aromatize it with Cloves , Cinnamon , Mace , A.ʒj. Gallia Moschata ℈ j. all mixt into a Body .

Mynsicht saith , it is prevalent against the Cachexia , and the Dropsy , of what species or kind soever , in which Diseases he calls it a glorious Cathartick and a Divine help . Dose from half an Ounce to two Ounces , twice or thrice a week .

17. Syrupus Antihecticus Mellichij , Melichius his Syrup against Hecticks .

℞ flesh of Tortoises , which keep in Woods Nᵒ. ij . or iij. wash it well with boyling water , then boyl it exactly , after beat it to an exact pulp in a marble Mortar : put this Pulp into a glass Vessel , adding thereto juyce of Liquorice , Gum Arabick , Tragacanth , seeds of white Poppies , of Lettice , of Purslane , of Mallows , the four greater cold seeds , A. ℥ ss. seeds of Quinces and Cotton , A.ʒvi. Passularum purgatorum , Barberries , A. ℥ ss. Sebestens , Spodium , A. ʒiij . Roses , Violets , Barly hull'd , Maiden-hair , Borrage , Bugloss , A. M. j. all being bruised and mixed with the Pulp , add spring Water lb ix . or xij . digest , close stopt for twenty four hours , then boyl to the consumption of a third part in a double Vessel : strain out by expression ; and with white Sugar lb iiij . make a Syrup .

It is a good thing against Hecticks , and is said to restore such as are in deep Consumptions , whether it be a pining , or from an Ulcer of the Lungs ; and therefore is commended to all such as are in a wasting and pining condition . Dose two , three or four Ounces at a time , chiefly Morning and Night .

18. Oxysacchacum Emeticum Mynsichti , Vomiting Syrup of Vinegar .

℞ Croci Metallorum Absinthiaci ℥ ss. Cassia Ligneaʒij . Lignum Aloes , roots of Angelica , A.ʒj. red Rosesʒss . Vinegar of Clove-gilliflowers ℥ xv . infuse warm for twenty four hours , then filter , and with as much white sugar Candy , make a syrup .

It cleanses the Body , chiefly the Ventricle of all vitious humors , and that without any great violence , that it ought to be given cautiously , and mostly to strong persons ; it prevails against all intermitting Feavers , whether Quotidian , Tertian , or Quartan , and against a stubborn Melancholy humor , and all other Diseases proceeding therefrom . Dose from half an Ounce to six-Drams .

CHAP. XVII . Of QUIDDONIES .

1. ROB de uva Crispa , Quiddony of Goof-berries .

Because the Juyce of these Berries are naturally thick , so that you can make nothing of it by expression , you are in the first place to bruise them , and then with Rhenish wine a sufficient quantity , mix therewith to make your Expression : to the Magma or faeces left , add again Rhenish wine , beating them well together , and then express again ; this expressed juyce and Wine , you are to make into Quiddony , as you make simple Rob , or Sapa .

It is astringent , cooling and thickning : it takes away the heat of Feavers , stops fluxes , and the Terms , abates Inflamations , strengthens a weakned and debilitated stomach , and stops Vomiting .

2. Rob de Pomis alterans , Quiddoney of Apples Alterative .

℞ Juyce of Pipins or Pearmains , as much as you please , depurate it , then boil it gently to the Consumption of a third part ; after adding half the quantity of Sugar ; by repeating the boyling make Quiddony .

It is cooling , and a delectable Quiddony for a hot distempered stomach ; it abates the heat of Feavers , cools the Inflamation of the blood , comforts the heart , quenches thirst , gently loosens the Body , and therefore is thought to be prevalent in Consumptions and Hecticks .

3. Rob de Prunis Damascenis , Quiddony of Damask Prunes .

You must draw forth their Juyce or pulp with a sufficient quantity of generous wine , then strain , after depurate the strained Liquor , then inspissate with a gentle heat to the consumption of one third of the Humidity , and with half quantity of white Sugar , boil it up into a Quiddony .

It loosens the Belly , being cooling and moistning : it allays the sharpness of humors , and quenches Thirst .

4. Rob de Pyris , Quiddony of Pears .

It is made of Juyce of Pears depurated , and boyled to a Consumption of a third part ; then with a third or half part of the Quantity of Sugar , to be finished by repeating the boyling .

It is a good Cordial Medicament and restorative , for it revives the spirits , and comforts the whole man ; being excellent good in Violent burning Feavers , and a debilitated Stomach .

5. Rob de Prunellis , Quiddony of Bullies .

℞ Bullies large and fair lb ij : Rhenish wine ( or in stead thereof fountain-water ) q.s. macerate and force the Pulp through a Sieve : evaporate the superfluous humidity ; and with white Sugar lb j : boil it to its just consistency .

It cools , quenches thirst , allayes the heat of Feavers , and being held in the mouth keeps it and the Tongue moist : it stayes Vomiting , and is grateful to a hot and debilitated Stomach , overprest with Choler .

6. Marmelada Nephritica , Marmelade for stone in the Reins .

℞ Rob of Quinces and of Juniper berries A. ℥ iv : Inspissate Juyces of Parsley and Fennel , A. ℥ ij : Winter Cherries full ripe ℥ j ss: Powers of Juniper-berries ʒvj , Crabs-Eyes , Volatile Salt of Sows or Hog-lice A. ʒij : Salt of Eg-shells , Volatile salt of Amber , Ens Veneris A. ʒj mix all well , and make a Marmalade of a just consistency .

It expels Stone and Gravel from the Reins , Ureters and Bladder , opens and cleanses all the Passages of the Urine , which it potently provokes , taking from thence all slime and filthiness : Dose á ʒj ad ij : in some specifick Vehicle .

7 : Marmelada Hysterica , A Marmelade for the Womb.

℞ Rob of Quinces and of Garden Tansy , A. ℥ iv : Rob of Juniper berries ℥ ij : Oyl of Cloves , and Savin , A. ij . Rob of Bryony , Volatile Salt of Amber A. ℥ ss: Musk in fine Pouder , Castoreum in fine pouder of each ℥ j ʒ ij : mix them .

This is not inferior to any Hystestick yet invented ; It represses fits of the Mother so absolutely , that from the experience of some famous men , they never return any more . It provokes Urine and the Terms , expels gravel and the stone , and gives ease in all inward Pains proceeding from Cold , Wind , or Obstructions , &c. Dose á ʒ jss ad iij or iiij , according to age and strength .

CHAP. XVIII . Of LOHOCHS .

1. LOhoch ad Vlcera Pulmonum , A Lohoch for Ulcers of the Lungs .

℞ Conserves of Comfrey and Roses A. ℥ j : Gum Arabick , Tragacanth , Ashes of River Crabs , A. ʒ ij : Terra sigillata , red Corall , fine Bole , A. ʒ j : seeds of white Poppies and of Plantane , A. ʒi ss: with syrup of dryed Roses make a Lohoch .

It prevals against Ulcers of the Lungs and heals them , and therefore is profitable for all such as have Consumptions upon them , arising from that cause . Dose à ʒj . ad ij . or more .

2. Lohoch abstergens Rondeletij , Rondeletius his cleansing Lohoch .

℞ pulp of Raisons , Mucilage of Figgs , Barly hull'd and boyled , A. ℥ ss. roots of Elecampane in pouderʒj . species Diareosʒjss . with syrup of Liquorice , q. s. make a Lohoch .

It cleanses all Ulcers of the Mouth , Throat and Lungs , from their filthiness , and disposes them to an orderly healing , moreover it is profitable against all sorts of Coughs , Colds , Hoarsness , Wheezings , Asthma's , and other Diseases of the Brest and Lungs , proceeding from cold and obstructive causes .

3. Lohoch Violatum Mynsichti , Lohoch with Violets .

℞ fresh Conserve of Violets , tinged with our Elixir of Sulphur ℥ iiij . Lohoch sanum & expertum ℥ ij . species diamargariton frigid . species diaireos simplex , A. ℥ ss. flowers of Sulphur with Gums , Spanish juyce of Liquorice , A. ʒiij . choise Saffron in pouder , Styrax , Calamita , A. ℈ j. Oyl Chymical of Hysop , and of Mint , A. gr. iiij . mix , and with a Pectoral syrup , q. s. make a Lohoch .

It is an admirable experiment in Coughs , Asthma's , Phthisicks , Dispnaea , Orthopnaea , and other Vices of the Brest and Lungs : Dose about the quantity of a Nutmeg , to be swallowed down the throat by degrees several times a day .

4. Lohoch Pectorale Mynsichti , The Pectoral Lohoch .

℞ Mynsicht his Pectoral Syrup ℥ iiij . Lohoch of Coltsfoot , Lohoch sanum & expertum , A. ℥ j. Manus Christi anisatedʒvj . species Diarrhodon abbatis ℥ ss. green Ginger , or Ginger condited of ●ingalaʒiij . mix and make a pectoral Lohoch .

The Author saith , it is a most certain Remedy against Coughs , Colds and Hoarsness , proceeding from a cold , thick pituitous humor , lodged in the Breast and Lungs , it is profitable also against 〈◊〉 of breathing , the Pleurisy , and other pains of 〈…〉 , being taken often in a day to the quantity of a Nutmeg .

5. Lohoch seu Diacodion Crocatum Mynsichi , Diacodium with Saffron .

℞ white Poppy heads with the seeds , Nᵒ. xxj . pulp of sweet Carobs , Liquorice rasped , A. ℥ iij. seeds of Cotton , Marsh-mallows , of Quinces , Myrtle-berries , A. ℥ ss. fat Figs , Dates , Sebestens , A. Nᵒ. xj . flowers of Mallows , of Violets , and of Napweed , A. ℈ ij . boyl all in a sufficient quantity of spring Water , and strain out : to the strained liquor add white sugar Candy , sugar Penids , A. a quarter part ; make by boyling a very thick syrup , towards the end of which , add syrup of the juyce of wild or corn Poppies , syrup of Jubebs , A. ℥ ij . Extract of English Saffron ℈ ss. mix and boyl all to the thickniss of Honey ; let it be Aromatized with Gallia Moschata ℈ j.

It is an excellent thing in all hot Catarrhs , where the humor is thin , sharp and salt : in a vehement and continual Cough , it is a secret . It thickens the Rheum , Glutinates and causes expectoration , it quenches Thirst , mitigates the extremity of heat and burning , causes sleep and rest ; it cools and moistens , repairs the strength , and revives the Spirits . It is prevalent against the most acute pains , chiefly those of the Reins , as in the Stone and Gravel ; in those of the Bowels , as in the Cholick and griping of the Guts ; in those of the sides as the Pleurisy and bastard Pleurisy ; and in those of the Joynts , as in the Gout and Sciatica . It prevails against a Diarrhaea , Dysenteria , and other Diseases proceeding from sharp choller . Dose à ʒj . ad ij , iij , or iiij .

6. Diacodion Montani , Lohoch of Poppies of Montanus .

℞ heads of white Poppies with the seeds Nᵒ. xx . pulp of ripe Carobs ℥ iij. Myrtle berries , Liquorice rasped , A. ℥ ij . Fountain water lb xij . mix and boyl the water away , till it comes to lb iij . after strain by expression , and strain again , and add sugar of Roses lb j. boyl all to the thickness of Hony.

It has the virtues of the former , yet thought by some not altogether so powerful ; however it is very profitable , in all thin and sharp Rheums , and other Diseases of the Lungs and Aspera Arteria : it takes away the vehemency of Coughing , and causes rest , for which things it is highly celebrated by Montanus . We have here substituted Myrtle-berries instead of Althaea roots , advised by Montanus ; the reason is , because the Althaea roots render the Medicine of an ingrateful or unpleasant scent , and we judge the Myrtle-berries to be full as efficacious .

7. Lohoch Antiphthisicum Mynsichti , Lohoch against Consumptions .

℞ Diacodium crocatum nostrum ( at Sect. 5. aforegoing ) ℥ iiij . Lohoch sanum & expertum , Lohoch de Pulmone Vulpis ana ℥ ij . Pectoral rouls white , yellow and red , A. ℥ j. Our Pectoral Syrup ℥ iss. green or condited Ginger of Bingala ℥ ss. species Diarrhodon Abbatis , diamargariton frigidum , anaʒij . mix with an Emulsion of white Poppy seed ( made with water of Calves Lungs ) ℥ jss . make a Lohoch .

In Phthisicks or Consumptions of the Lungs , Asthma's , Coughs , Pleurisies , Catarrhs , hoarsness of Voice , Cholicks , and other Vices of the Lungs , Thorax and Bowels , this Medicament is of exceeding great power : It stops fluxes of all sorts , thickens humors , and causes sleep . Dose the quantity of a Hazle Nut , several times a day as need requires .

CHAP. XIX . Of PRESERVES .

1. COnserva Prophylactica Barbetti , The Preservative Conserve of Barbet .

℞ fresh Citrons lb ij. the juyce hard prest out , the outward coats separated from the inward Pulp , and beaten very small , conserves of white Roses , of red Roses , of Borrage flowers , A. lb ss. Preserved Orange Peels ℥ iiij . mix , and beat them into a Mass .

It is a good thing to preserve from the Plague , and all malign Feavers , and may be taken in Pestilential times morning , noon and night , ad ℥ ss or more , drinking a glass of choice Canary after .

2. Conserva Rosarum Pallidarum , Conserve of Damask Roses .

℞ Damask Roses , what you please , sprinkle them with spirit of Sulphur in a stone Pan , put it over the heat of a Bath , or other convenient heat , and turn them continually till they become like a thick pap , which will be in about a quarter of an hour : take these flowers out thus prepared , and put in more , continuing so till you have prepared all your leaves and flowers , then put them all together , and put to them double their weight of fine sugar , finely poudred and beat them all together , so will your conserve be both pleasant and durable .

§ 1. It is a good thing to cool the heat of Blood , and is very beneficial in all violent Feavers whatsoever . § 2. The Spirit of Sulphur has a twofold respect , first it revives and quickens the natural color of the Herb or Flower , preserves it and recovers it , if decaying : Secondly , it is as a Salt to those leaves or flowers , to preserve them from corruption . § 3. By this method you may make a Conserve in Winter of dryed Roses , whose color you may revive and make an excellent red , but your work will he a little the more tedious , viz. about an hour , but the Conserve will last and keep the longer . § 4. That if this Conserve of Roses had been sprinkled with Oyl of Tartar per del . and stirr'd , it would have been as green as Grass . § 5. That after the former manner you may make Conserve of other Flowers and Herbs .

3. Conserva florum Paupaveris erraetici , Conserve of wild Poppy flowers .

It is made as that of Roses aforegoing .

It is admirable in giving rest and ease , cooling the violence of hot Feavers , and in curing Surseits : it also eases pains of the Colick . If in making of it you sprinkle it with Oyl of Tartar per deliquium , and then stir it , it will become of the color of Violets , or like Syrup of Violets .

4. Conserva ad Cordis roborationem , Querc . A Conserve to strengthen the Heart .

℞ Conserve of Citron peels ℥ j. Conserves of Flowers of Bugloss and Violets , A. ℥ ss. Confectio Alkermesʒjss . Confect . Liberantis & Cordialis , Elect. de Gemmis , A. ℥ ss. species Aromaticum Rosatum , Dianthos , A. ℈ j Coral and Pearls prepared , A.ʒj. bones of a Stags Heartʒss . Vnicorns Horn ℈ j. Bezoar stone , Ambergrise , A. gr. x. leaves of Gold , Number vj. beat all well together , mix and make a Conserve .

It is good against Lipothymia's , swooning fits Faintings of the Heart , Pestilential Feavers , and the Plague it self : you may take a spoonful of it at a time ; and immediately after it a little Cordial water .

5. Conserva Violarum , Conserve of Violets .

℞ Violet flowers fresh gathered and cleansed lb j . beat them in a Marble Mortar , and with a wooden Pestle : to which add treble refined sugar lb ij. beat them together very well into a soft mass : set them in the Sun in an earthen Vessel , covered over for 15 days , then put them up and keep them for use .

It mitigates the heat of Choler , and extinguishes the burning and inflamation of the other Humors ; it quenches thirst , moves the Belly gently , and takes away the roughness of the Throat , and Aspera Arteria , dilating those passages .

6. Conserva slorum Borraginis & Buglossi , Conserve of Borrage and Bugloss flowers .

It is made as the former .

It exhilerates the Heart and vital Spirits , is good against Melancholy , Fainting and swooning Fits , and helps such as have a Cough , Asthma , &c.

7. Conserva Nenupharis , Conserve of Water Lillys .

It is made as those of Violets , save that these flowers being fresh gathered and cleansed from the herby part , are to be dryed one day in the shaddow .

It temperates the heat of the Precordium , quenches Thirst , cools the Head and Brain , causes sleep , and abates the heat of Feavers .

8. Conserva Anthos , Conserve of Rosemary flowers .

It is made as is that of Violets , save it is compleated with treble the weight of the flowers in Sugar .

This hath been of long and great use among Physicians , because of its mighty power in strengthning the Nerves , Brain , and whole Head , causing liveliness , chearfulness and watchfulness : it is therefore happily given in Lethargies , Dulness , Drowsiness , Epilepsies , Apoplexies , Tremblings , Palsys , faintings , swoonings , and other Distempers of the Head , Brain and Heart .

9. Conserva florum Betonicae , Conserve of Betony flowers .

It is made in all respects as is that of Rosemary flowers beforegoing .

It is an excellent thing for cold Diseases of the Head and Brain , though not altogether so Powerful as the former : It strengthens the Head and Stomach , obtunds the force of Poisons ; and is commended against all affects of the Brain .

10. Conserva Salviae , Conserve of Sage .

This is made of the flowers as are the Conserves of Rosemary and Betony flowers .

It is a good thing , and of frequent use , and commended in the Salernitane School , with a very high Elogium : chiefly it is used in affects of the Brain and Nerves , and to strengthen them : to help tremblings , stupidity , Palsies , decay of the Senses , and the like .

11. Conserva Adianthi , Conserve of Maiden-hair .

℞ White Maiden-hair , and cleansed from it stalks lb j : white Sugar lb ij : beat the Leaves first well ; then the Sugar , and let them be well mixed by beating ; which keep in a fit Vessel for Vse .

It is a good pectoral , and opens Obstructions of the Brest and Lungs .

12. Conserva foliarum Tussilaginis , Conserve of leaves of Coltsfoot .

It is made in all respects as is that of Maiden-hair in the former section .

It is profitable against Coughs , Colds , Wheesings , and obstructions of the Brest and Lungs ; and also against continual Catarrhs falling upon the Brest and Vital part , being frequently and constantly taken .

13. Conserva Esulae Johannis Hartmanni Beyeri , Conserve of Esula .

℞ Leaves and flowers of the lesser Spurge ℥ iij : red or purple roses , March Violets , A. ℥ jss : Choise Sugar lb j ss: mix and make a Conserve S.A.

When you intend to use this Conserve which is for the purging forth of Hydropical humors ; you may take thereof ℈ ij or ʒj : and mix it with Mastick , gr. viij . Species diamoschi dul . gr. jv . infuse all in small White wine , or some convenient Water for 12. hours ; then strain , and to the straining add Juyce of Quinces ℥ ss: Cinnamon Water ʒ j : mix them for a Draught , to be taken in the Morning fasting .

14. To preserve or pickle Cucumbers the usual way as Oyl-men do them .

℞ A thousand Cucumbers long English seed ( not French ) wash them very clean , and let them drein in a Sive ; put them into a pot or Vessel stratum super stratum , or in layes , first , a lay of Dill and Fennel , then a Lay of Cucumbers , then a lay of Dill and Fennel , and then again a lay of Cucumbers , thus continuing till the Pot or Jar is full : to this put a Pickle made with five Galons of Beer or Rape Vinegar , in which so much Salt is dissolved by boiling , as that it may bear an Egg , in which dissolve also Roch Alum ℥ iij : adding in gross pouder Ginger ℥ ij : White peper , Coriander seed , Dill seed , of each ℥ j : Cloves ʒ ij : put this pickle among the Cucumbers in the Vessel aforesaid , which cork up closely , covering it with Wax or Rosin : About a Month or 6 weeks after take the Pickle out , boil it on brisk fire and Scum it , and put it in again to the Cucumbers hot , which cover close as before , so will your Cucumbers keep long and be green : If they be not green enough boil the Pickle again , and pu● it to the Cucumbers as before .

Here is to be noted , 1. That the best Wine Vinegar is much the better than Beer Vinegar , as Experience has testified .

2. That it would be convenient for the Emptying of the Jar , to have a hole near the bottom of it , That a Brass cock might be there placed .

15. To preserve or Pickle Cucumbers another way .

℞ A Thousand Cucumbers , wash and lay them with Dill and Fennel in a Pot or Jar , as aforesaid , to which put this following Pickle . ℞ of the best White wine Vinegar , gal . iv . Brine ( made so strong with water and Salt , as it may bear an egg ) gal . 1. Walnut-tree-leaves , Bay-leaves , Time , A. M. j : Ginger in gross pouder , Dill seed , Coriander-seed bruised , A. ℥ iss. white Pepper bruised ℥ j. Cloves , Mace , A. ʒij . boyl all these together , and let them stand till they are almost cold ; then put the pickle to the Cucumers aforesaid , and they will be good to eat in a few days : after 14 days or three weeks , the Pickle ought to be taken out , boyled , scummed and put in again .

16. To preserve or pickle Sampire .

You must make a Pickle , like that in the last way of pickling Cucumbers , save here instead of water to make your gallon of Brine withal , you must use white Wine : in this Pickle the Sampire is to be scalded : when the Vessel is taken off from the fire , cover it with a cloth to keep the steam in , for about a quarter of an hour , or somewhat more , so will it be tender : but if it be desired to be hard , and not to be boyled again , cover it not at all : then take the Sampire out of the liquor , and let both cool by themselves : after put them up in an earthen or stone Jar , which stop close and cover with Rosin or Wax , and keep it for use .

Here is to be noted , that Sampire may be preserved without scalding , but then when it is used , it must be boyled .

17. To preserve or pickle Broom Buds .

Put them into an earthen , stone or glass Jar , and put upon them the Pickle before mentioned for Sampire : stop the Vessel close with cork and wax , and shake it once a day , for fourteen or fifteen days ; then will they be sunk : after six or eight weeks , you may pour off the former pickle , and put to them this : ℞ white Wine Vinegar the best , gal . ij . leaves of Time , M.j. Ginger , Coriander seed , Dill seed bruised , A. ʒvj . white Pepper broken in pieces ʒiiij . Cloves , Mace , A. ʒj . boyl all these together , and put the Pickle to the broom buds : but it will be good to boyl the Vinegar first very well , and at the end of the boyling to put in the spices , giving them a walm or two .

After this manner may you pickle , Capers , French Beans , and other the like things .

18. To preserve or pickle Purslane .

℞ Purflane with its stalks , boyl them tender in fair water , and lay them a drying or draining : this done , put it into an Earthen , Stone , or Glass Jar , and pickle them , as we have before taught you to pickle Broom budds . Or thus , Being boyled and dryed , as aforesaid , between linnen cloths , cover them with the best white Wine Vinegar , mixed with Salt , but put not in so much Salt as for Cucumers ; lastly , stop the mouth of the Vessel with Cork , and Wax or Rosin melted upon it , as before .

19. To preserve or pickle Mushrooms .

Take Mushrooms , such as grow upon gravelly places , are of the last nights growth , and underneath are of a kind of Salmon color , as you gather them , put them into a pitcher of fair water , to preserve them white : being brought home to dress , cut the great ones in halves or quarters , seeing carefully that there be no worms in them , and peel off their upper skin on the top ; the little ones peel whole : as you peel them , cast them into a Basin of fair water , which preserves them white : then put them into an Earthen or Coppertinn'd Sawce Pan ; putting to two quarts of them , a pint or half a pint of white Wine , Cyder or Perry , and about two spoonfuls or more of Salt : boyl them with a quick fire , and scum them well all the while , taking away the filth as it arises . They will sink into a very little room , when they are so boyled as to be tender , which will be in little more than a quarter of an hour : then put them into a Collander to drain their moisture from them : being well drained , put them into an Earthen , Stone , or Glass Jar , pouring upon them this following Pickle . ℞ of the best white Wine Vinegar , a quart : broken or bruised Pepper two spoonfuls : Nutmegs bruised ʒij . Time ʒj . Cloves bruised Nᵒ xxx . Mace , Coriander seed , A. ʒss . Bay leaves broken into bits Nᵒ jv . boyl the Vinegar first , toward the end of boyling , put in the Spices , and give them two or three walms , then take it from the fire and let it cool . Being quite cold , put it to the Mushrooms ( being cold also ) in the Jar ; which stop up close with Cork , and melted Wax or Rosin : in about fourteen days they will have taken in the full tast of the pickle , and will keep good about half a year ; but be sure you have pickle enough to cover the Mushrooms , else they cannot all of them be good : In four , five , or six months time , you may shift the pickle , and put on new , so will they keep a year or more .

20. To preserve or pickle Oysters .

Take a quart of Oysters freed from their liquor , wash them in fair water , stew them in a Sawce-pan , with their own liquor , poured off from its filth , and a pint of white Wine Vinegar , adding Cloves bruised ʒj . Limon Peels ʒss . Coriander seed bruised ℈ j. simmer them all together with a little Salt for half an hour ; then put them into a Jar or other Vessel , which stop close and keep for use : in four or five days they will be fit to eat , and look white .

21. To preserve or pickle Oysters another way .

Take a quart of Oysters , wash them clean in their own liquor , then let it settle ; and put your Oysters to it , adding of the best white Wine Vinegar a pint , and Pepper broken or bruised ʒj . Mace bruised ʒss : Cloves bruised ℈ j. Salt a little , as you please ; boyl all over a fire leisurely , till they are pretty tender , ( scumming them all along as the Scum arises : ) when they are enough , take them out till the Pickle is cold , then put them up , and stop them as aforesaid : they will keep well in Caper barrels , and be good six or eight weeks .

22. To preserve or pickle Oysters another way .

In opening the Oysters put them by themselves , and the liquor by it self : let it settle , pour off the clear , to which add half its quantity of Brine ( made of water and salt , with Bay leaves , or other hot Herbs : ) into this mixture put the Oysters , and let them simmer over the fire , so long till the Oyster is of a white color , and till the sinns begin to shrivel or contract , then take them off the fire , and out of their liquor , laying them singly till they are cold , and likewise the liquor cold , after put them up in Barrels or Jars , and stop them close as aforesaid .

23. To preserve or pickle a Breast of Veal .

Boyl it first in fair water , so much as will cover it , then take it off and let it cool : Take of this Broth 2 quarts : of the best white Wine Vinegar , one quart : white Wine one pint : Cloves bruised , Mace bruised , biting Cinnamon in bits , A. ʒj . put all these together , and boyl them , and when it is cold , put the Breast of Veal ( cut into fit pieces ) into the same , in a proper Vessel , as a little Barrel or Jar , which stop up It will be fit for eating in a Week , and will keep three Months in Summer time .

Thus you may preserve other meats , being first boyled , and when cold to be cut into slices , of one Inch and a half thick , and so put into the Pickle .

24. To preserve flesh another way .

Take of the best Buttock Beef ; Prok flesh ( some say the Belly peices , pared off the Ribs , others of the lean of the leg of Pork : ) A. lb vj . Beef Suet lb iij . ( but if you use the lean of the Leg of Pork , then you must have Beef Suet lb iiij ss. or more : ) Cloves , mace , nutmegs , cinnamon , all in gross pouder , A. ℥ ss. leaves of red Sage , Penny Royal , Time ; A. ℥ j. first Patboyl the meat over a gentle fire , for an hour ; being cold shred it small by it self : after shred the Beef Suet by it self ; then the Herbs by themselves : mix all together , Meat , Suet , Herbs and Spice , with Salt enough to season them , or give them a good relish , chopping them small , then put them up in prepared Ox Guts , after smoak or dry the Sausages three or four days , in a Tin stove , over a Saw Dust fire .

Here is to be noted , 1. That these Sausages are those so much famed and known by the name of Bononia or Polonia Sausages . 2. That the Ox Gut are thus fitted or prepared : Being emptied of their Dung , put them into faire water and Salt , cut them into several pieces , and turn the inside outwards with a stick , for three or four days together , washing them till they become white , then put in the flesh , pressing it in hard and tye it up . 3. That being thus made ( without any other dressing ) to be eaten cold with Mustard . 4. That the said Tin Stove or Frame might be used and placed in a Chimney in form of a Cup-board , but without a bottom , with two doors , the one at the bottom ( with a Pidgeon hole in it ) to open and make a Saw-Dust and Small-Coal-Dust fire , to be kindled or enlivened with straw , and to draw in Air at the hole aforesaid , which may have a little door to prevent Cats : the Top thereof may be firm Tin , with a nossel or pipe in it , like that of a pair of Bellows , covered over to prevent foot , to which and on ledges athwart divers hooks to be hung , the said Sawsages , as also sheeps and hoggs tongues may be hung and dry'd : Collins , Salt and Fishery . p. 110. and 136. 5. But where this is wanting , if they be hung up in a Chimny where a very great fire is continually kept every day , it may dry them well enough to serve this present purpose .

CHAP. XX. Of SUGARS .

1. TAbellae Glycyrrhizae Nigrae , Black Lozenges of Liquorice .

℞ Extract of Liquorice boiled to a soft Consistency , fine Sugar in pouder , A. lb ij : Gum Arabick ℥ j , dissolv'd and strained : thicker mucilage of Gum Trajacanth made with Rose-water , ℥ j ss: beat and incorporate them well together in a marble Mortar , with a wooden Pestle , which you may form into Tablets or Lozenges , or if you please into Rouls .

It is good against Coughs , Hoarsness , Obstructions of the Lungs , Ulcers of the Mouth , Throat , and Parts adjacent : Let them be held in the mouth till they dissolve by degrees .

2. Tabulae Glycyrrbizae albae , White Lozenges of Liquorice .

℞ Pouders of Liquorice and Florentine Orrice roots A. ℥ jss : fine Wheat flower ℥ jv : treble refin'd Sugar in pouder lb ij : Oriental Musk and Ambergrise , A. gr. viij : Mucilage of Gum Tragacanth made in Rose-water , q. s. mix , and beat all together in a marble Mortar into a firm Paste : Make them up into Lozenges ( or if you please Rouls ) and dry them by the fire upon white paper .

The Virtues are the same with the former , but the former are the more powerful , though these be the more odoriferous and pleasant ; for which cause they are by fools most in use .

3. Tabulae Cachecticae , Lozenges against an ill habit of Body .

℞ Bezoar minerale , Viper pouder , Crabs Eyes prepared , A. ℥ ss: Pearls prepared , Volatile Salt of Amber , A. ʒ ij : Volatile Sal Armoni ack , Salt of Steel A. ʒ ss: distilled Oyl of Cinnamon , gut . jv : white Sugar ℥ xij : dissolve over the Embers Gum Tragacanthʒ j ss in Orange flower water ℥ vj : and make a mucilage , mix all together , and in a marble Mortar make a paste , which make into Lozenges , each weighing about ℈ jv : and dry them in the shade .

They are good against a Cachexy or ill habit of Body , take away all acerbities or sharpnesses of humors whatsoever , sweeten the whole mass of blood , and open Obstruction of the Liver , Spleen , Womb and Mesentery . Dose one Lozenge at a time .

4. Tabellae Cardiacae , Cordial Lozenges .

℞ pure Refin'd Sugar dissolved in Orange flower water , and boil'd to the consistency of a solid Electuary lb j : then take it off the fire , and being half cold , add Confect of Alkermes ℥ j , Candied Citron Peel well beaten , Bezoar mineral , A. ʒ ij : distilled Oyl of Cinnamon gut . ij : well mixt with white Sugarʒ ij : Ambergriseʒ ss: Musk ℈ j : stir and mix all very well together , and pour out the whole upon a plate of Tin , or sheet of white Paper , which cut out into Tablets of what bigness and fashion you please .

They are admirable to cherish the heart and preserve the natural heat : they restore an extraordinary Vigor , liveliness and strength to the whole Body and all its parts , gathering together and invigorating the scatterd and weakned Spirits : they powerfully preserve the heart , brain , and are a good preservative in infections and pestilential times : They excite to Venery , and mightily strengthen them that have weak backs . You may exhibit them at any time upon any emergency , as fainring , Swooning , and the like ; but chiefly in the morning fasting , à ʒ i , ad ʒ ii : or ℥ ss.

5. Tabellae stomachicae , stomach Lozenges .

℞ double refin'd Sugar lb j ; distilled water of Citron Peels , ℥ jv : boil them over a fire to the Consistency of Lozenges : being half cold add Nutmegs condited with Sugar and poudred Nᵒ. iij : Extracts of Saffron and Zedoary , A. ʒiij : Saffron , Cinnamon Elect , Mace in pouder , A. ʒij : Cloves in fine pouder ʒj : mix , incorporate , and make Lozenges : S.A.

They strengthen the Stomach wonderfully , warm and comfort it , thereby increasing the Appetite , and helping the Concoction and Digestion ; they powerfully expel Wind , and hinder the putrefaction of humors : Dose ʒ ij : in a morning fasting ; and just before or after dinner , or as you see Occasion upon any fainting or illness .

6. Tabulae contra Vermes , Lozenges against Worms .

℞ Choise Rhubarb , Citron seeds husked , Wormseed , seeds of Purslane , of Coleworts , Broom finely poudred , A. ʒiij ♀ dulcisʒij , white Sugar ℥ xvj all being in fine pouder mix & incorporate with mucilage of Gum Tragacanth made with Orange-flower water , of which Paste make Lozenges each weighingʒ j.

They kill all Worms in the Stomack and bowels , and you may give one or two of the Lozenges at a time , to a child in a morning fasting , but some suppose that the best time is the 3 last days of the Moon .

7. Confectio ad Vermes , Au. A Confect against Worms .

℞ Wormseed ℥ j ss. Meal of Lupins ℥ j : Dittany white , and of Creet , A. ℥ ss: burnt harts-horn prepared , the true Scordium , A. ʒ i ss: Saffronʒss gr. vj : White sugar ( dissolv'd in a sufficient quantity of wormwood water ) q. s. mix and make a Confect S. A.

It expels worms and other Animals out of the body , and prevents the Corruption and putrefaction of humors which generates them . Dose ʒ j , in the morning fasting : or more according to Age and strength .

8. Tabellae de croco Martis simplices ; Lozenges of Crocus Martis simple .

℞ Crocus Martis prepar'd by applying a Cake of Brimstone to steel red hot and poudred ℥ j : pouder of Cinnamon electʒii ; best white sugar ℥ jv : with Mucilage of Gum Tragacanth make a stiff mass , of which form lozenges weighing eachʒ ij : which dry in the shade .

These provoke the Terms being taken for several daies together , and renewed upon occasion , drinking after them White and Rhenish wine or some hysterick water , about a quarter of a pint , then stirring or walking thereupon for an hour , and then fasting an hour longer .

9. Tabellae de Croco Martis compositae ; Lozenges of Crocus Martis compound .

℞ Opening Crocus Martis ℥ ij : choice Cinnamon , Rhubarb elect , Fecula of Briony , Castoreum , English Saffron in pouder , A. ʒ ij : pure fine sugar ℥ ix : dissolve the sugar in Mugwort-water and boil to the Consistency of Lozenges ; being half cold , mix the Pouders and make Lozenges according to Art.

They provoke the Terms powerfully , and free the womb from Impurities : they open Obstructions of the Liver , Spleen , Mesentery , and bowels , and are profitable against the Cachexia , Green-sickness , Dropsie , Jaundice , and Lienteria . Dose à ʒ ij ad ℥ ss: in a morning fasting , drinking after ℥ iij or iiij of Wormwood wine , walking after them , half an hour or an hour ; you ought to give them for fifteen or twenty days together : after two hours taking of them , the sick may have liberty to eat .

10. Confectio Zinziberis , A Confect of Ginger . August .

℞ choice Ginger , in fine pouderʒvj . Cinnamon Elect. ʒij . Nutmegsʒj . Cloves ℈ ij . Mace ℈ j. make all into a pouder and mix them , to which add Sugar diluted in Rose water ℥ xvj . make a Confection by boyling .

It comforts a cold and moist Stomach , helps Concoction , and causes Appetite .

11. Confectio Aromatica Mynsichti , A Confect of Aromaticks .

℞ Galangal the lessʒiss . Calamus Aromaticus , Grains of Paradice , white Ginger , A.ʒj. Cloves , Cassia Lignea , Zedoary , Burnet , long Pepper , Caraways , A. ʒ ss. Cubebs , Nutmegs , Saffron , Mace , A. ℈ j. Chymical Oyls of Cinnamon , of Mint , of Oranges , of Rosemary , A. ℈ ss. white Sugar ( dissolved in stomach water ) ℥ xvj . make an Aromatick Confect , S.A.

It comforts all the principal Members , as the Head , Brain , Stomack , Heart , Liver , Spleen , Mesentery , Bowels , &c. being weakned through too much cold or moisture : It heats admirably , strengthens and preserves from pain , chiefly such as comes from cold and wind , as the Cholick , &c. It stops Vomiting , causes Concoction , and creates all Appetire . Dose à ʒij , ad iiij , or v.

12. Tabellae Magnanimitatis , Lozenges causing Courage .

℞ Pulp of Pistach Nuts , candied Satyrion roots , Conserve of Rosemary flowers , Confect of Alkermes with Amber and Musk , A. ℥ ss. Viper pouder , made of the Flesh and Livers , Pearls prepared , A. ʒ iij. Rocket-seed ; Kidnics of Skinks , lesser Cardamoms : roots of Galanga , A. ʒj . Cloves , Cinnamon , Mace , Ambergrise , A. ʒss . Oriental Musk ℈ j. Sugar ( dissolved in Orange Water , and boyled to the thickness of Lozenges ) ℥ xvj . beat the Pistaches , Satyrion roots , and Rosemary flowers , in a Marble Mortar , and pulp them through the wrong side of a hair sieve , with this Pulp , mix the other things in fine pouder , this mixture then incorporate with the dissolved Sugar , being half cold , and make a thick past , which make into Lozenges , weighing aboutʒij . a piece .

They excite to Venery , and cause magnanimity and courage : one or two of them may be taken morning , noon and night , using them as long as need requires , the Patient mean season keeping a good diet , and avoiding melancholy .

12. Tabullae Specierum Pannonicarum , Lozenges of the Hungarian Pouder .

℞ of the said pouder ℥ iss. white Sugar ℥ xij . dissolve the Sugar in Rose water , q s. boyl to the consistency of Lozenges , then being half cold , add and incorporate well the pouder aforesaid , of which Paste make Lozenges .

The Virtues are the same with the said Pouder , but not altogether so powerful , yet this is sure , that what it wants in virtue , it has in pleasantness . See the Pouder it self , in Cap. 21. Sect. 42. following .

CHAP. XXI . Of POUDERS .

1. SPecies Catharticae Nost . seu Arthriticae , Our Cathartick Gout Pouder .

℞ of Jallap ℥ iiij . Turpethum , Diagridium , Hermodacts , Sena , A. ℥ j. Cloves , Ginger , Liquorice , A. ℥ ss. Pouder all severally , and mix them for use .

It is powerful against the Gout , the Cachexia , Dropsy , Scurvy and Jaundice , and excellently purges Choler , Flegm and Water . Dose ad ℥ ss. mixt with Honey or white Wine .

2. Species Nephriticae nost . seu Lithontribon , Our pouder against the Stone .

℞ Spicknard , Ginger , Cinnamon , black Pepper , Cloves , Cardamoms , Liquorice , A. ℥ ss. Winter Cherries , seeds of Gromwel , Ammi , Smallage , Parsly , Basil , Nettles , Saxifrage , Carraways , Fennel , Burdock , Asarabacca , Sows prepared , Calx of Egg-shells , A. ℥ j. bring all to a fine pouder , to which add at the time of administration , to every Dram of pouderʒss . of Crystals of Tartar.

It expels the Stone and Gravel , whether in the Reins or Bladder , and powerfully provokes Urine . Give it in white Wine , or Rhenish , or Tinctura Nephritica , àʒss . adʒj .

3. Species Sanctae , seu Diasena , Pouder of Sena Compound .

℞ Sena , Scammony , Gutta Gamba , A. ℥ j. Cloves , Cinnamon , Galangal , A. ℥ ss. make of all a fine pouder : toʒj . of which add when you give it ℈ j. of Crystals of Tartar.

It is an excellent purger of adust and stubborn humors , being taken for some time together ; It purges melancholy , Flegm and Watery humors : and if to the Composition you add to it Mercurius Dulcis ℥ j. it will not only cleanse the Body of inward impurities , but also the Skin from Scabs , Itch , Leprosy , and the like Evils . Dose ʒss . in white Wine or Marmalade of Quinces .

4. Pulvis exchelis Cancrorum Nost . Our Pouder of Crabs Claws .

℞ of the black tips of Crabs Claws , pouder of Vipers , A. ℥ iij. Crabs Eyes , Pearl , white Amber Bezoar stone , Bezoar Minerale , Magistery of red Coral , Cochinele , Saffron , Harts-horn , A. ℥ ss. make all into a fine pouder according to Art , and with either Gelly of Harts-horn , or dissolution of Gum Tragacanth in small Cinnamon water , or Gelly of Vipers , make it into little Balls .

It is powerful against the Plague , and all malign Feavers , as also against Poyson or the biting of any venomous Beast : It brings forth the Measles and Small Pox , and expels both Birth and After Birth . Dose à gr. x. ad ℈ j. according to Age and Sex.

5. Pulvis Antepilepticus Nost . Our pouder against the Falling Sickness .

℞ purified Cinnabar of Antimony , Magistery of Coral , Pearl , Mans-Skull , A. ℥ j. filings of Elks-hoofs , and of Ox horns , Gentian , A. ʒvj . make a fine pouder .

The Title shews the Virtues , for which it is an approved thing : Dose à gr . x. ad ℈ j. twice a week , or in time of frequency , every morning fasting .

6. Pulvis Alexipharmicus Barbetti , The Counterpoyson of Barbet .

℞ Contra Yerva , Antimony Diaphoretick , A. ℥ ss. fine Bole , Terra figillata , A. ʒiij . Petasitis , Tormentil , Elecampane , Cinnamon , A. ʒij . red Coral prepared ℈ iiij . shavings of Harts-horn , Ivory , A.ʒj. make all into a fine pouder .

It is an excellent thing against all manner of Poyson and the Plague , and all sorts of Pestilential Feavers . Barbet saith , that he used this pouder with his prophylactick Conserve , and the prophylactick Water of Sylvius de le Bow , with very great success , in several which have been very much afflicted with the Plague , but then he commonly mixed them with other things .

7. Pulvis Cornachinij Vulgaris , the Vulgarly reputed pouder of Cornachinius .

℞ Diagredium , Antimony Diaphoretick , A. gr. vij . Cream of Tartar ℈ j. mix them . Or thus : ℞ Scammony gr. viij . Crocus Metallorum , Cream of Tartar , A. gr. iiij . mix them .

It is an excellent Dose in all cases where a Purge is required .

8. Species Alexipharmica Nost . Our pouder against Poyson .

℞ Oriental Bezoar , Bezoar Mineral , Bezoar Animal , Extracts of the roots of Contra Yerva and Virginian Snake-root , Magistery of Pearl and Cordl , A. ℥ j. Cochenel , Saffron , A. ʒij . Oyl of Cinnamonʒj . mix the Oyl with the pouders , and make all into Balls , with the Extracts , which dry and keep for use .

It is truly a great Cordial ; potently resists poyson , plague , and all malign Feavers , ex●elling the venom , defending and preserving the Heart from any danger . It works by Sweat , and insensible transpiration : Dose à gr. vij . ad xij . or ℈ j. in any Cerdial Tincture , or Spirit .

9. Pulvis Cachecticus Noster , Our Virgin Pouder .

℞ filings of steel ground impalpable , and prepared with Spirit of Salt , Salt or Magistery of Pearl , Crystals of Tartar , A. ℥ j. with white Sugar make a pleasant pouder .

It opens all Obstructions of the Liver , Spleen and Womb , provokes the Terms , and cures the Green-sickness . Dose adʒss . every morning , till Health is recovered , stirring well after it .

10. Species Cordiales Nost . Our Cordial pouder .

℞ Rhubarb , yellow Saunders , Liquorice , Cinnamon , Cloves , Mace , Nutmegs , Ginger , Spicknard , Cardamoms , seeds of Annise , Carraways , Fennel , Saffron , Pearls prepared , A. ℥ j. white Poppy seed , red Roses exunlated A. ℥ ij . Camphirʒj . let all be pulverized apart , then mixed .

This Medic●ne is a great Cordial , gives rest to weary persons , causeth sleep , chears the Heart , revives the Spirits , strengthens the Stomach , and expels Wind. It helps concoction and stops Vomiting . Dose ad ℈ j. or ʒss or more , either alone with Sugar , or some convenient Syrup .

11. Lithontribon Millepedum , The Stone-breaking Pouder of Sows or Hog-lice .

℞ Sows or Hogs lice , wash them with Wine , dry them in an Oven ; in a Glass , sealed up Hermetically , then reduce them to a subtil pouder , which imbibe with Wine , dry it , and imbibe again , do this four times , then reduce it to pouder again , and put to every ounce thereof Oyl of Saltʒj . mixt with a little Strawberry water : dry it , reduce it to pouder again , and keep it for use , in a glazed Vessel well stopt .

It is a most excellent thing to open all Obstructions of the Reins and Bladder , and many other parts ; it provokes Urine , breaks , dissolves and expels the Stone ; is prevalent against the Sourvy , Green-sickness , Dropsy , Jaundice , Kings Evil , Rickets , &c. Dose à ℈ j. adʒj . in ℥ vj , or viij . of the Decoction of red Vetches , mixt with S.V. ℥ ss. upon an empty stomach ; every day , or every other day for twenty or thirty days together .

12. Pulvis Benedictus Hartmanni , Hartman's blessed pouder .

℞ pouder of the roots of Dragon-wort ( or Aron ) ℥ ij . white Arsenick ℥ j. Soot , black and good ( not such as is old , sandy , or like spiders Webs ) ℥ iij. gather the roots in June or July , slice and dry them in a windy place , then pouder them : reduce the Arsnick to most fine pouder , pour upon it S. V. digest it three days in a hot place , then decant the spirit , and pour on new spirit , repeating the same five times , wash it with water and dry it . Then mix the pouder of the roots and Arsaick with the Soot , according to Art.

The Invention of this was by Hartman , for the Cure of Cancers , which is ( the Ulcer being cleansed ) to be once , and but once strewed thereon , unless it be taken off too soon , before the roots thereof are eradicated : lay over it oyled Cloth , moistned with fasting spittle , that it may stick . This procures great pain , but t is not to be removed , till the Cancer and its roots are eradicated , anointing in the mean season round about it with Oyl of Roses , when the pain ceases , and the Cancer is destroyed , remove the pouder , and all that sticks to it , and perfect the Cure with this following incarnative pouder , and Oyntment of Litharge hereafter described .

13. Pulvis Incarnativus , A pouder breeding Flesh .

℞ Olibanum , Sarcocolla , Mastich , Myrrh , Aloes , Mummy , Aristolochia , long and round , A. ℥ iij. Mercury precipitateʒjss . make a pouder .

The Title shews the intention , being a very excellent thing to breed flesh , and heal any Wound or Ulcer : It will do without the precipitate , where there is no malignity .

14. Pulvis Admirabilis , The Wonderful Pouder .

℞ choice Scammony ℥ viij . Cremor Tartari ℥ vj. Gutta Gamba , Crocus Metallorum , A. ℥ iiij . each being in fine pouder , mix and searse them together .

It is a strong Vomit , but a most admirable thing in all stubborn , fixt , chronick and violent Diseases , in the Gout , Sciatica , Dropsy , Jaundice , Rheumatism , Megrim , Vertigo , Lethargy , inveterate Head-ach , there is no better Remedy : but it ought to be given with caution , and to strong bodies , or where the Disease otherwise is desperate . Dose à gr. x. ad xviij . in the morning fasting , in a little Broth , Syrup , Pap of an Apple , Honey , or some such like thing . During the working hereof , let the sick drink plentifully , broth made fresh , but well seasoned with Salt , at time of taking of it . I sometimes use the Composition thus : ℞ Scammony ℥ ix . Gutta Gamba ℥ vj. Tartar Vitriolate ℥ iiij . Crocus Metallorum ℥ iij. mix them . It is an excellent Composition , works exceeding well , but nothing near so violent as the former .

15. Pulvis ex tribus , Pouder of three things .

℞ Scammony , Gutta Gamba , Jallap , A. ℥ j. pouder apart , and mix them .

It is good in Gouts and Dropsies , the Jaundice , and all watery humors , which it expels to a wonder . Dose ad ℈ j. Some make it thus : ℞ Scammony , Gutta Gamba , A. ℥ j. Elaterium ℥ ss. pouder and mix them . Or thus , ℞ Scammony , Gutta Gamba , Colocynthis , A. ℥ j. pouder and mix : Or thus . ℞ Cambogia , Jallap , A. ℥ j. Elaterium ℥ ss. pouder and mix . Or thus : ℞ Cambogia Jallap , Colocynthis , A. ℥ j. pouder and mix . Or thus : ℞ Jallap , Sena , A. ℥ j. Elaterium ℥ ss. mix them .

16. Pulvis ex Hydragyro , Pouder of Quick silver .

℞ Quick-silver , Sal-prunellae , A. ℥ j. rub them together till the Quick silver is perfectly poudred : then to that pouder add in fine pouder Scammony , Cambogia , A. ℥ j. Elaterium ℥ ss. mix them well together .

It purges all humors , and is profitably given in the Gout , Dropsy , Jaundice and French Pox , as also in pains and aches ; but it ought to be given with great caution , for fear of michief , or some dreadful symptoms : if given by a Learned hand , it may kill Worms in Children . But here is to be noted , that some in stead of Sal Prunellae , use the same quantity of flowers of Sulphur .

17. Palvis Hessij , H●ssius his Pouder against the Plague .

℞ Camphir , sugar Candy , A.ʒj. Gingerʒij . make a fine pouder : This is the true Composition , but it will be better if you make it thus : ℞ Camphir , Rezoar Mineral , A. ʒj . Cochinele , Ginger , A. ʒjss . make a pouder as aforesaid .

It is an admirable Antidote against the Plague , being given ad ℈ j , or ʒss in Treacle Water , Treacle Vinnegar , or the King of Poland's Vinegar , and so to be in Bed , and to sweat upon it .

18. Pulvis Antipestilentia●is , A Pouder against the Plague .

℞ Camphirʒj . Bezoar Mineral , pouder of Vipers , C●chinele , Saffron , flowers of Sulphur , Carlina , Petasites , A. ʒss . make each a sine pouder apart , then mix them .

The Virtues , use and Dose are the same with the former , save this is the more powerful , and the better Composition .

19. Pulvis sudorificus Barbetti , Barbets Sweating Pouder .

℞ Flos sulphuris , Autimony Diaphoretick , salt of Carduus , sal Prunellae , A.ʒj. make all into a fine pouder .

It is an excellent thing to provoke Sweat ; and the Author ordered it to be given to such as were troubled with the Scabs . It is certainly a good thing . Dose ℈ ij .

20. Pulvis restorativus Barbetti , The restoring pouder of Barbet .

℞ Comfry roots , sine Alaes , Quick-lime , A. ℥ ij . Mastich , Myrrh , Mummy , A. ʒij . precipitate ℥ ij , make all into a pouder .

It is an excellent thing to incarnate , conglutinate , dry and heal : but in my Opinion the proportion of the Precipitate is too large , ʒiiiss . is enough .

21. Pulvis Agricolae , Agricola's Astringent pouder .

℞ Sacharum Saturni , Olibanum , red Myrrh , A.ʒi. Saffron , Camphir , A. ℈ j. pouder and mix , which wet often with Frog spawn water , letting it dry every time .

It is designed to stop bleeding , having the Virtues of that of Crollius , in Our Pharmacopoea , lib. 4. cap. 21. sect. 76.

22. Pulvis Astringens , A pouder stopping Blood.

℞ fine Aloes , fine Bole , sanguis Draconis , Frankincense , Myrrh , A. ℥ j. pouder them small , and put thereto the Ashes of an old Hat burnt ℥ ss.

It is designed to stop the flux of Blood in Wounds or otherwise , for which it is an exceeding good thing , you may use it as we have directed in Our Synopsis Medicinae , lib. 3. cap. 25. sect. 20.

23. Pulvis Stypticus Mindereri , Mindererus his pouder stopping Blood.

℞ Mans Blood ( or in place thereof ) Lambs or Sheeps Blood , a sufficient quantity ; let it stand in a clean earthen Vessel , till the Serum be parted from it , which pour off , dry the Blood in a new glazed Earthen pipkin , upon hot Embers , then pouder it . Take of this pouder ℥ iiij . burnt Allum , sine Tragacanth in pouder , A. ℥ j. Crocus Martis or red Earth of Vitriol , out of which the Salt is extractedʒvj . mix and keep them for use .

It prevails in stopping all fluxes of Blood whatsoever , if the flux is so impetuous as that it washes it away in the the first application , wipe the Wound again , and strew it on the second time thicker and firmer , then bind up the Wound with Emplastrum santalinum , or Ceratum ex pelle Arietina . The Author prescribed only Sheeps or Lambs Blood ; but we by our own Experience have found it much more effectual , being prepared with Mans-blood , which is indeed also a kind of Mummy .

24. Pulvis Sternutatorius Deckeri , Deckers sneezing Pouder .

℞ Turpethum Minerale , gr. x. Liquorice pouderʒss . mix , and make a very fine pouder .

The Author gave it with success in a Lethargy , which moved at first time a little sneezing , after the sick found a pain in the Head , and a little burning : the next day a little more of it was blown up his Nostrils , upon which there followed so great a quantity of Pus , mixt with Blood , both from Nostrils and Mouth , that he says , that unless he had seen it with his Eyes , he could not have believed it : This pouder he used during the whole Cure , which in ashort time was accomplished . We have also cured two of an Amaurosis with the same .

25. Pulvis ad suffocationem Matricis . A pouder for Fits of the Mother .

℞ Magistery of English Tin , salt of Amber , Salt of Harts horn , red Coral prepared , A. ʒjss . rectified Oyl of Amber ℈ j. mix , and keep for use .

The Title shews the intention , for which it is a most excellent thing , even in the most desperate cases . Dose à gr. x. ad ℈ j. in Hysterick water in the height of the sit ; taking it also three or four mornings after , to prevent its return .

26. Pulvis Hystericus , A pouder for the Womb.

℞ The Callous of Horse-Leggs ℥ ij . Assa Faetida , horn and hoof of a Goat , A. ʒij . reduce them into a gross pouder .

It is one of the most certain and speedy remedies against the Suffocation of the Womb , or fits of the Mother . Cast about ℈ j. hereof upon live Coals , and let the sick receive the smoak into the parts affected through a Funnel .

27. Pulvis Antepilepticus Magistralis Nost . Our Magistral pouder against the Epilepsy .

℞ Crystals of Luna , Mineral Cinnabar , red Coral , Oriental Bezoar , Castoreum , Hyacinths prepared , A. ℥ j. Mans-skull , Salt of the same , Elks Hoof prepared , Musk , Peacocks Dung , Misselto of the Oak , A. ʒvj . Amber , Pearl prepared , Saffron , Peony seeds and roots , A. ℥ ss. leaf Goldʒijss . mix and make a pouder .

It is a great specifick in curing the Faling-sickness , whether in old or young : Dose à gr. viij . ad ℈ j. or ʒss . every morning fasting , in Black Cherry Wine , and but twice a Month , viz. just before the new and full Moon for preservation .

28. Pulvis Causticus Barbetti , The Caustick pouder .

℞ crude Sulphur , white Arsenick , crude Antimony , A. ℥ ij . the Sulphur being melted by a gentle fire , and stirred about with a Spatula , put in the Arsenick and Antimony in pouder , which mix till they are incorporated with the Sulphur and look red : then ℞ of this mixture ℥ j. Caput Mortuum of Vitriol ℥ ss. mix and make a pouder , which wash six times in S.V. and dry it for use .

The intention of this pouder , is to make Issues with , which it doth without pain ; for which cause we commend it to all the lovers of Art. By the Opinion of some Learned and Experienced Chyrurgians , it much exceeds the Lapis Infernalis , for the facility and easiness of its Operation . Issues are often made in the Joynts ; but oftner between the Joynts . In the Arms between the Muscles Deltois and Biceps . In the Thigh two fingers breadth above the Knee , on the inside . In the Leg ( the upper part ) two fingers breadth below the Knee . Or ( in the lower part ) two or three fingers breadth above the Ankle . This Caustick is much to be commended also in Excrescencies , and in sordid and cancerous Ulcers .

29. Pulvis febrilis ex Mercurio , A Mercurial Feaver pouder .

℞ Mercurius Dulcis ten times sublimed ℥ iss. Mercurius Vitae ℥ ss. mix them : if it be for weak constitutions , use the Mercurius Vitae which is corrected .

This works upwards and downwards , if you make it with the Mercurius Vitae uncorrected ; otherwise only downwards . By reason of the Mercurius Dulcis , the Humors are made both more slippery , and the Emetick is also much corrected thereby . It may be given to all Ages and Sexes . To Children you may give gr. vj. in the pap of an Apple , encreasing the Dose according to age and strength , ad ℈ j. or more . It cures all intermitting Feavers to a Wonder .

30. Pulvis Aureus Rolsincij , The Golden Pouder of Rolfincius against Agues .

℞ fine Gold ( dissolved in A.R. ) Glass of Antimony ( dissolved in Af ) A. ℥ ss. Quick-silver ( dissolved in Af ) ℥ iij. mix the dissolutions , and distil 12 times through an Alembick , in an indifferent sand heat , reiterating the distillation each time by Cohobation . Vpon the pouder at bottom , put S.V. rectified , which abstract from it six times ; then Calcine the pouder in a Crucible , almost to a red hot heat , by putting the fire above and below , and round about it ; then mix it with double weight of Scammony .

Rolfincius , the Author of this Medicine , saith , that this is the Feaver frighter of Riverius ; but it corresponds not in all its parts with his Description , and the Nature of a true Febrisuge . Yet certainly it is an admirable thing against all sorts of Feavers , taking away the morbifick matter , both by Vomit and Stool . Dose à gr. x. ad ℈ j. in Conserve , Sugar , or Honey of Roses , or other fit Vehicle .

31. Pulvis Rubrus , seu Mercurius Rubrus Diaphoreticus , Red Diaphoretick Mercury .

℞ purified Quick-silver , grind it well with Niter , Vitriol calcined , and Alum calcined ana: sublime the Mercury in a Cucurbit , in the head will ascend white flowers , which are useless , and to be cast away : by the sides of the body will stick yellow Flowers , which separate apart , and on the Caput Mortuum will lye Mercury sublimed red as Cinnabar , which carefully take off : grind the said red Mercury , and likewise the yellow , with fresh Niter , Vitriol and Alum , subliming the Mercury as before , which repeat again the third time . This done , take ( in the third sublimation ) the red Mercury only ( which lay on the Caput Mortuum ) grind it with equal quantity of flowers of Sulphur and sal Armoniack sublimed from Calcined Vitriol ; being all well ground together , set them to sublime in a sublimatory glass , and what sublimes grind again with what remained unsublemed , and sublime as before ; which work of grinding and subliming , reiterate five times ; so will the Mercury be found in the bottom of the glass of a very deep red color .

This is a true diaphoretick Mercury , very powerful in extirpating all obnectious humors in the body . It cures perfectly a Perepnumonia , Empyema , and a Pleurisy , and that without Blood-letting ; dissolves all coagulated Bodies , and roots out the very essence of the Pox , Gout , Scurvy , Leprosy , and many other inveterate Diseases . Dose à gr. vj. ad xij .

32. Pulvis Viperinus , Pouder of Vipers .

℞ the Bodies of Vipers , bones and all ( casting away the Skin , Head , Tail , and Entrals , the Hearts and Livers excepted , ) as many as you please , and hang them up to dry in the shade : when they are throughly dryed , shred them very small ; and in a large Brass or Iron Mortar , beat them to pouder , which searse , and keep in a glass close stopt for use .

This pouder is repleat with Volatile Salt , ( with which this Animal abounds ) by virtue of which it penetrates and opens all the pores in Mans Body , even in the most remote parts , though never so closed or glewed together . It is a specifick against Scabs , Itch , Morphew , breakings out , Erysipela's , and Leprosies , more especially . It is one of the best ( if not the very best ) of Medicines in the World against Consumptions , and other Diseases , which macerate , wast , and consume the Body , as Obstructions of the Spleen , Melancholy , tedious Agues , &c. It gives eminent relief in Phthisicks , Asthma's , Obstructions , Ulcers , and other Diseases of the Lungs . It restores plumpness of the Body , makes fleshy , nourishes much preserves the natural heat , and restores the radicial humidity . It is also a notable Counter-poyson , and very prevalent against Epidemical Distempers , as well to prevent , as overcome all occult and malignant Venoms , especially those of the Viper , and bitings of all sorts of Serpents . Dose à gr. x. ad ℈ j. or ʒss . and sometimes to ʒj . in a morning fasting , in Broth , Wine , Conserve , or other Cordial Vehicle . It works by insensible transpiration , not provoking Sweat , unless the D●se be great . You may give it for a Month or two together . If you make the pouder into Balls with Gelly of Vipers , and so dry them , it will keep the better and longer .

33. Pulvis Cathereticus , The eating pouder .

℞ Burnt Alum searsed ℥ iij. Verdigrise , burnt Vitriol , burnt Auripigment , A. ℥ j. all in sine pouder ; mix them well together .

It is an excellent thing to scale and exsoliate Bones , it eates and takes away proud and dead flesh , drys much , and stops the weeping or watering of the Nerves and Joynts : you may use the pouder dry : sometimes it may be mixt with an Oyntment , at other times when drying is chiefly designed , you may put it into water , and wash with the Water ; I assure you it is no mean thing .

34. Pulvis , seu Crocus Martis Aperitivus per rorem , Crocus of Iron by Dew .

Take many Iron Plates , and lay them out in the Dew for a good while , that they may rust strongly ; gather this Rust , and expose them as before , thus do till you have pouder enough .

§ 1. Here is to be noted , that Iron is better than Steel , because it is more easily dissolved , and so better yields its Salt in which the Virtue lyes . § 2. That though this preparation is long , yet it is much better than all the Preparations extant of the opening Crocus . § 3. That the Dew is impregnated with the Powers of Heaven , and with a dissolvent that opens mightily the body of the Iron , so that embodying its self with it , it makes the Mars more active and soluble than it was before . § 4. It is excellent for Obstructions of the Liver , Spleen and Mesentery and Pancreas , cures the Green-sickness , helps the stoppage of the Terms , Dropsies , Cachexies , and other Diseases proceeding from Obstructions . Dose a gr. vj. ad ℈ ij . in Lozenges , Electuaries , or some purging Bolus : but you ought alwaies to purge and moisten the person you give it to , with some proper Purge , and with broths , lest finding the passages of the small Vessels filled and obstructed , it should make yet greater obstructions , and causes Inflamations and pains much like to she Cholick .

35. Species Drajovis Mynsichti , Mynsichts pouder of Jupiter Compound .

℞ Faecula of Bryony roots ℥ ss. Salts of English Tin , of Mother of Pearl , of red Coral , A. ʒiij . roots of white Dictany , of Peony , A. ʒij . white Amber prepared , best Saffron ; Missletoe of the Oak , Cloves , A.ʒj. choice Castor ℈ j : mix , and make of all a subtil pouder .

It is an exceeding good thing in the most vehement and desperate fits of the Mother , or strangulation of the Womb ; so that it seems to be as it were a blessed Medicine , and a Gift sent from God to women-kind : It removes the Disease when at worst , even to admiration , for which divine Remedy ( saith he ) the name of God ought to be blessed : Dose à ℈ j. ad ℈ jss . for three or four mornings , not intermitting , and in the time of the Fit in Mynsichts Hysterick Water , or other fit vehicle .

36. Species Diamartis Mynsichti , Pouder of Iron Compound .

℞ Tormentil roots , Nutmegs , Turkish Galls , A. ℥ ss. Magistery of red Coral , Croci Hematitis , Croci Martis , made by Calcination , ana ʒij . choice Zedoary , Calamus Aromaticus , white Amber prepared , roots of Cinkfoil , Cloves , ana ʒij . Ashes of a Spunge , sine Bole prepared , Terra Sigillata , Acacia , A. ʒjss . seeds of Plantane , Antherae Rosarum , or the little Threads and Seeds in the middle of the Rose ana ℈ iiij . Harts-horn , Mans-Bones Hermetically calcin'd , ana ʒj . Plumous Alum , calcined , Anima Vitrioli , ana ʒss . mix and make all a most subtil pouber .

It corrects the softness of the Stomach , and disposition to Vomit , is prevalent against the Dysentery , Caeliack passion ; and purulent and bloody Excretions , which it wonderfully helps , and is also very profitable in a Genorrhaea . It stops the Haemorrhoids , incontinency of Urine , and bleeding , being applyed thereto in a Lotion : It perfectly stops the overflowing of Womens Courses , and other fluxes of Blood , Haemorrhage , or bleeding at Nose , &c. Dose à ℈ j. an●ʒss . adʒj . in any proper Vehicle .

37. Species Draveneris Mynsichti , Mynsichts pouder of Copper Compound .

℞ Sulphur of the Vitriol of Venus sublimed ℥ ss. Boraxʒiij . seeds of Birds Tongue , of Rocket , of Carrots , of Nettles , of Leeks : roots of Pyrethrum , white Pepper , Deers Mushrooms , ana ℈ iiij . Galanga the less , white Ginger , Cinnamon , ana ʒj . Sea Skink prepared , Magistery of Pearls , Saffron , ana ʒss . Cantharides prepared , Ambergrise , ana ℈ j. Musk , Oyl of Mace , ana ℈ ss. mix and make of all a most subtil pouder , to which add white Sugar Candy , ℥ jss . mix and keep them for use .

It is prevalent against Barrenness , and impotency in either Sex. Contra actus venerei defectum efficacisslmum , immò omnium validissimum & extremum experimentum est : proptereâ qui amicae suae placere cupit , & se virum strenuum vult probare , copiat , post caenam , vel sistatim effectum quaerit , eundo cubitum , aut si successive operari debet , mane à ℈ j , ad ℈ ij . & ʒ j in lacte tepido , vel vino generoso . It may be prepared also without Cantharides .

38. Species Diamercurij Mynsichti , Pouder of Mercury Compound .

℞ Wormseedʒxiij . Mercurius Dulcisʒv . choice Rhubarb , Gummy Turbith , Corallína , ana ʒij . Harts-Horn rasped , red Myrrh , ana ʒj . tops of Centory the less , of Tansy , Camphir , ana ℈ j. Oyl of Hazle Wood distilled per Descensum , spirit of Vitriol , ana ℈ ss. mix , and make all into a most subtil pouder .

It is given to kill Worms , in the decrease of the Moon , which it doth powerfully , being given à ℈ j. adʒss . or j. pro aetatis ratione : you may give it in milk , it expels them by stool , and brings forth and frees the body from Worms of all kinds . You may also give it in simple Wormwood Water , or waters of Centory the less , of Tansy , or of Nettles ; also in Oxymel of Squills , Syrup of the Juyce of Citrons , or other things proper for Children .

39. Species Diasulphuris Mynsichti , Pouder of Sulphur Compound .

℞ Lac Sulphuris , flores sulphuris , ana ℥ jss . Spanish Juyce of Liquorice cleansed , Cardamoms the less , Terra Sigillata , ana ʒvj . seeds of Nettles , of Quinces , choice Cinnamon , white Ginger , Nutmegs , Saffron , long Pepper , Mace , ana ʒiij . Tragacanth , Orrice root , red Poppy flowers , Mastich , Cremor Tartari , ana ʒiss . mix and make a pouder , to which add Chymical Oyls of Hyssop , Fennel , Sage , Anise and Cammomil , ana ℈ j. then keep them for use .

It is prevalent against old Coughs , difficulty of breathing , and a Chronick Asthma . The various and thick humors in the Stomach and Breast , it cuts and makes thin : It preserves from and cures the Phthisis , extenuation of the Body , the Pleurisy , all sorts of putrefaction and Apostems , all Diseases of the Thorax or Brest , even to admiration , and that beyond all other Medicines : It helps a hoarse Voice , stops Catarrhs , and Fluxions of Rheum from the Head. It is said to be also good to prevent the Podagra , Sciatica , and other Arthritick Dolors . It is also a Prophylacticon or preservative against Epilepsies , Ap●plexies , Convulsions , Cholick , Dropsy , Leprosy , Lues Venerea , &c. Dose à ℈ j. adʒj . morning and Evening , in a proper Vehicle .

40. Aurum Mosaicum , The Mosaick Gold.

℞ of the best Tin ℥ ij : crude Mercury , q.s. ( or ℥ j. ) make with what Art you can an Amalgama , putting the Crude Mercury to the melted Tin , and stirring them together : then pouder them well , and mix with flowers of Sal Armoniack ℥ j. flowers of Sulphur ℥ j. being well mingled , sublime in common Organs , so have you the Mosaick Gold.

It is highly sudorifick , and prevails against Fits of the Mother ; you may give in any fit Electuary , Conserve or Pulp , to ℈ j.

41. Pulvis regalis Nost . Our Royal Pouder .

℞ Scammony , Gutta Gamba , ana ℥ ij . Resin of Jallap , Tartar Emeticum of Mynsicht , ana ℥ j. Elaterium , Cloves , Nutmegs , Zedoary , Saffron , all in fine pouder , ana ʒijss . mix and make a fine pouder .

It cures the Gout , Dropsie , Jaundice , Sciatica , Kings Evil , Fistula's , and other the like old , stubborn and rebellious diseases , taking them away by the Roots ; It may also be given to such as have a Cachexia , and Virgins which have the Green sickness ; and is found very profitable against old Ulcers , Scabs , Morphew and other breakings out of the skin . It empties the Stomach and Bowels of all their filth , and performs desperate Cures almost to a miracle . Dose à gr. x ad xx or xxv . in very strong Bodies .

42. Pulvis rubeus Pannonicus , the Hungarian red Pouder .

℞ fine Bole prepared ℥ iij Lemnian Earth ℥ ij : white Coral preparedʒ vi : Spodium , Pearls prepard A ʒv : red Coral prepared , Emeralds , Saphirs , Rubies , Jacinths , Vnicorns-horn , all prepar'd , A. ʒiv : Roots of Tormentill , Doronicum , yellow Sanders , white Sanders , A.ʒiii. choice Cinnamon , outward Rind of Citrons , Sorrel seeds , A. ʒij Cloves , Camphir , Saffron , A. ʒj : Leaves of the most fine Gold , Nᵒ xxv . every thing being prepared by it self : let the fine pouders be mixed together , to make the Compound S. A.

This pouder is used in many parts of the World , chiefly in Germany , Poland and Hungary , against all manner of Poison , the biting of mad dogs , or other Venomous Creatures ; as also against the Measles , Small Pox , and the Infection of other contagious Diseases , as the Plague , &c. in all which it expels the malignity , and strengthens the noble and vital Parts . It is given à ℈ j adʒ ss or ℈ ij , mixt with some Cordial Water , or proper Syrup , as Syrup of Clove-gilli-flowers , Citrons , Limons , &c.

43. Pulvis Desicativus Sculteti , The drying Pouder of Scultetus .

℞ Pomgranate flowers , Red Roses , Red Sanders , ana ʒ iij : Camphirʒ ss: mix them and make all into a fine pouder .

It drys up any Excoriation or Galling immediately ; and most speedily takes away the Inflamation and pain , It is also prositable against the Excoriation of Children arising from the sharpness , or other ill properties of the Milk , ill diet , or looking after .

44. Pulvis Magistralis Sculteti , A Magistral pouder of Scultetus .

℞ Calx of Porphery stone sweetned by manifold washings , ( that is freed from its ℥ iv : wood of Aloes , yellow Sanders , ana ℥ j : Orrice ℥ j : Musk ℈ j : mix , and make a pouder . To every ounce of which ( as you use it ) add of crude Roch Alumʒj which is nighʒvij to the whol .

It is an admirable thing to cleanse and whiten the Teeth , to keep and preserve them from Putrefaction ; and to fasten them if they be loose . But Scultetus after rubbing the Teeth with this Pouder , caused them presently to be washed with this following Decoction : ℞ Roch Alumnʒij : Balaustines , Red Roses , Myrtles , A. P. ss. Bugle P. j. boil them in rough red Wine , q. s , to lb j ss. strain out , and wash the Mouth therewith .

45. Pulvis Cathaereticus Scuiteti , The eating Pouder of Scultetus .

℞ Caput Mortuum of Vitriol , burnt spunge , A. ʒ j : mix and make a pouder .

It eates away and consumes fleshy excrescencies on the fingers or toes , or other parts , being applyed thereto with Lint ; afterwards ( the Excrescence being taken away ) you may Cicatrize with the Ceratum Divinum Sculteti .

46. Pulvis Catharticus Sculteti , The Purging Pouder of Scultetus .

℞ Rhubarb elect in fine pouderʒj : Jallop in fine pouder ℈ j : ( or its Resin gr . viij ) Cremor Tartari in pouder ℈ ss: mix them together for a dose .

It is a neat and pleasant Purge , carries off hot fiery & Cholerick humors , as well as cold and watery ; and is very profitably given in a Cachexia , Chlorosis , Dropsy , Jaundice , and Erysipela's , in which last case Experience has mightily commended it ; for by taking of this Pouder , and applying the Linimentum simplex , an Erysipela's been made to vanish in four dayes : In stead of the Linimentum simplex you may use Vnguentum e solano , from which it little differs .

47. Species Diavitrioli Mynsichti , Compound Pouder of Vitriol .

℞ Galanga the less ℥ j : Magistery of Vitriol , roots of water Acorus ℥ ss: long peper , seeds of Ameos , Zedoary , A. ʒij : biting Cinnamon , Calamus Aromaticus , Mace , A. ʒ i ss: Cardamoms the less , white Ginger , Cloves A. ʒ j : Saffron , Indian Spiknard , lignum Aloes , A. ʒ ss: best Musk , Ambergrise A. ℈ ss: mix and make a pouder .

It resists Putresfaction of the Stomach , and is good against cold and moist humors and flegm lodged there , it strengthens the concoctive and digestive Faculty , takes away lothing and staies vomiting . It conserves the natural heat , and warms those parts which are cold . It expels gross Wind , and takes away acid Belchings and Heart-burnings . It takes away the stinking of the breath arising from default of the Stomach . Dose á ℈ j ad ʒss or ℈ ij .

48. Species Dianitri Mynsichti , Compound Pouder of Niter .

℞ Crystals of Niter ( prepared with spirit of Wine and Vitriol ) ℥ j : Salts of Pearch stones , of Crabs Eyes , of white Amber , A. ʒ j : Roots of Filipendula , of Liquorice , A. ʒj ss: Seeds of little nettles , of the greater Bur-dock , of Saxifrage , of Gromwell , of Broom , A. ʒ j : Bay-berries husled , Jumper-berries , A. ℈ jv : biting Cinamon , white Ginger , Suffron , long Pepper , Mace , A. ℈ ij : of a Hare burnt , Goats blood prepared , Pouder of Ceterach , red Sanders , A. ʒ ss: sows prepared ℈ j : pure white sugar ℥ iv : mix and make all a most subtle pouder .

It 's an Experiment in breaking and expelling the stone and Gravel out of the Reins and Bladder : let it be given in the morning fasting , in a specifick Vehicle a ℈ j ad ʒss .

49. Species Diatartari Mynsichti , Pouder of Tartar Compound .

℞ Tartar Vitriolate , Magistery of Scammony , A. ℥ ijt White Gummy Turbith , white Hermodacts A. ℥ ss: Oyls of Cloves and Cinnamon , A. gut . x. mix and make a pouder .

It resolves all Tartarous Coagulations through the universal body , and pleasantly takes away every arthritick Defluxion , upon any member whatsoever , by purging by stool . It plentifully carries off Choler and Flegm , and cures an Anasarca . It cleases the skin of all manner of filth , as Scabs , Leprosy and such like . It also cures the Scurvy , and eases all pains of the Joynts . Dose à ʒss adʒj .

50. Species Diacrystalli Mynsichti , Compound Pouder of Chrystal .

℞ of the dug of a young red Heifer , boild in Wine and dryed ℥ j : long Pepperʒ v : Crystal preparedʒiv : Pearls preparedʒ ij : seeds of Borrage , Fennel , Lettice and Nigella , A. ʒ j : roots of Tragopogon or Goats beard , of the milky Thistle , wild Rape , A. ʒ ss: fine sugar ℥ iij : make of all a most subtil pouder .

It is a good thing to increase Milk in Nurses , and to amend the evil disposition of those parts : for bringing milk immediately into the dugs it is a secret . Dose â ʒ ss adʒ j : morning , noon and night , in drink , broth , water of Ladies Thistle or other convenient Vehicle .

51. Species Diasuccini Mynsichti , Pouder of Amber Compound .

℞ White Amber prepared , ℥ ss: Magistery of red Coral , Nutmegs toasted , fine Bole , Emeralds prepared A. ʒij ; Crocus Martis made by reverberation , sanguis Draconisʒjss : Styrax Calamitae , burnt Harts horn prepared , Laudanum opiatum , A. ʒij ; Threads in the middle of Roses , Plantain seed , flowers of Corn Poppies , A. ʒiss : Cloves , Mace , Cinnamon , Saffron , A. ℈ j : mix , and make a pouder .

It obtunds and stops all Fluxes of the Bowels , and takes away the corroding and pungent quality of viscous and tartarous Salts . It cures the bloody Flux , and other bloody Excretions . Dose a ℈ j adʒj , in some proper Vehicle .

52. Species Diacretae Mynsichti , Pouder of Chalk compound .

℞ white Chalk prepared with rose-waterʒ iij : Nutmegs ʒj : fine bole , Coral preseeds ʒj : fine bole , Coral prepared , A. ʒss : Carp stones prepared with Plantane Water , Mace tosted , Mastich , Saffron , A. ℈ j : white Sugar ℥ iij : mix and make a fine pouder .

It is a Catholicon in all heats of the Stomach and heart burnings , arising either from the boyling of Choler in the Ventricle , or fermentation of four Humors , coming from a tartarous matter . Dose à ʒss ad ʒ j : in the Paroxysm , continuing it till the fit is over .

53. Species Diaborracis Mynsichti , Pouder of Borax compound .

℞ Venetian Borax ℥ ss: Cassia lignea , Saffron A. ʒj : raspings of Savin wood , white Amber prepared , A. ʒ ss: bone of a Stags heart , Misleto of the Oak , Wall-flowers A. ℈ j : mix and make a fine Pouder .

It facilitates both Birth and After-birth ; as also the dead Child : and gives safe delivery to such as use to have dangerous and difficult labor . It is a present Remedy . Dose à ℈ j adʒj ; in waters of Cinnamon , Wall-flowers , Mugwort , or generous Rhenish Wine .

54. Species Terebinthinae Mynsichti , Pouder of Turpentine Compound .

℞ Turpentine boyled to a sufficient hardness ( in water of Citrons ) ℥ ij ; Resin of Scammony ℥ j : best Turbethʒ vi : Tartar Vitriolate , Hermodacts A. ʒ iij : Species Lithontribonʒ ij : Saffron , Mace , A. ℈ j : Sugar of Violets tabulated ℥ jv : mix and make a pouder , to which add oyls of Annise , of Orange peels , of Cloves , of Cinnamon and of Fennel , A. ℈ ss. mix again and reserve it .

It is a most excellent Cathartick , and an admirable Expedient for curing the Gout , Cholick , Gonorrhoea , Dysury , Strangury , stone in Reins and Bladder , and other Vices of the Urinal Passages . Dose à ʒ ss ad ʒj or ʒjss in Capon-broth , decoction of Pease , or in Beer , Rhenish-wine , Bawm or Juniper-water

55. Species Diamumiae My●sichti , Pouder of Mummy compound .

℞ of the best Transmarine Mummy , magistery of Pearch stones , A. ʒij : Goat's blood prepared , Cloves sperma Caeti , A. ʒ j ss: roots of Madder , of Swallow wort , of Tormentil , A. ʒ j : white Amber prepared , salt of Coral , fine bole , A. ʒss : mix and make a subtil pouder .

It is an excellent thing for a fall from a high place ; for inward bruises , and to dissolve Coagulated Blood ; to consolidate Ruptures and Fractures , and glutinate inward wounds . It ( being taken ) prevents Apostems which may be occasioned by falls from high places . Dose à ℈ j ad ʒj in generous wine , or Comfrey-water .

56. Species Diaolibani Mynsichti , Pouder of Olibanum compound .

℞ Peony roots , Orrice , A. ʒiij : Olibanumʒ j ss: Elks hoof calcined without fire , mag●stery of Mans skull , Saf●ron , M●sleto of the Oylk , A. ʒj : Sugar Penids , q. s. mix and make a pouder .

It was invented to cure Epilepsies , Apoplexies , suffocative Catarrhs , Coughs , &c. for which it is a good thing ; it comforts the Head , brain and heart , and preserves them from Diseases . Dose á ℈ ss adʒss : or ℈ ij .

57. Species Diapeti seu Diatabaci Mynsichti , Pouder of Tobacco compound .

℞ the best Indian or spanish Tobacco , prepared with Oyl of Aniseeds ℥ ss: roots of white Hellebor , of Lilly convally , of Pyrethrum , A. ʒss : seeds of male Peony , Lavender-flowers , Rosemary , Marjoram , Origanum , A. ℈ j long ' Peper , Gambogia , Agarick trochiscated , Gallia Moschata , A. ℈ ss: mix and make a Gross or fine pouder according to the Intention .

It is to be taken in a Pipe , let the Pouder be gross , or only cut small as Tobacco for smoaking : but , if by the Nostrils , as a sternutatory , let it be very pure and fine . Used frequently as a sternutatory or sneezing Pouder , it cleanses the head and brain of all cold , moist , salt , viscous and pituitous humours , and strengthens the head and brain , whereby it becomes prevalent in all Head-achs , Catarrhs , Vertigo's , Epilepsies , Lethargies , and other the like Diseases proceeding from an obstruction of the brain , and the aforesaid superfluous humors : you may snuff up the Nostrils the quantity of a grey Pea , every night going to bed ( about two hours after Supper ) Or , if the wether be not cold , every morning fasting ; it largely draws away all evil humors , both thick and thin .

58. Species Diamajoranae Mynsichti , Pouder of Marjoram compound .

℞ sweet Marjoram sprinkled with its proper oylʒ ij : weighty wood of Aloesʒ j : Cubebs ℈ j : Ambergrise ℈ ss flowers of Lilly Convally ℥ ss mix , and make all into a fine pouder .

This used as a sneezing pouder , has the Virtues of the former : it cures an inveterate Headach , specially when all other things fail : the Dose and way of using is the same with the former .

59. Species Dialauri Mynsichti , Pouder of Bay-berries compound .

℞ Bay-berries , baked in a proper Pot covered with Dough , with a Batch of bread , then hulled , more perfectly dryed and poudred ℥ j : flowers of Centory the lessʒiij : Madder , red Myrrh , Saffron A. ʒj : round Birthwort-roots , lesser Cardamoms , lesser Galangal , A. ℈ ij : Oyls of Salts of Cinnamon and Savin A. ʒss : mix , and make a fine pouder .

It wonderfully opens all Obstructions of the Womb , and powerfully brings down the Terms though never so long stopt , and makes them flow largely . Dose á ʒss adʒj : in Decoct of Savin , or Tinct. of Saffron in Wine twice a day , in the morning fasting , and at night going to bed , and to be continued till the Flux of Blood appears .

60. Species Diaesulae Mynsichti , Pouder of Esula compound .

℞ of Esula the less in sine Pouder , species Diarrhodon Abbatis , A. ℥ j : white Hellabor prepared , salt of white Vitriol , A. ʒiij : spanish juyce of Liquorice , red Sanders A. ʒ j : best Cinnamon , Orrice , Ginger A. ℈ ij : Magistery of Pearl and of Red Coral , A ℈ j : Elaeosaccharum of Cloves , Nutmegs , Mastich , A. ℈ ss: mix and make a most subtil pouder .

It is profitable against all Feavers , quotidian , tertian and burning ; and against all Infirmities of the Stomach , falt Rheums , Worms , Pains of the back Synovia , the joynt Water , Plague , Epidemical and poisonous Diseases . It purges both upwards and downwards with little disturbance . Dose àʒ ss adʒj .

61. Species Diaplantaginis Mynsichti , Pouder of Plantane compound .

℞ Roots of Plantane , of Tormentill , Virginea snake root , spanish Juyce of Liquo●ice , Terra sigillata , A. ʒ vj Magistery of Cr●cus ♂ made by reverberation , harts-horn burnt and prepared , Pomgranate peels , A. ʒ jv : Blood-stone , Nutmegs , Cloves , Yellow of Orange Peels A. ʒiij leaves of sharp pointed Sage , Misleto of the Oak , Balaustians , A. ʒij : Magistery of Coral Barberisated , Plantane seeds , Deers pizel , A. ʒjss : the inner skin of an Hens maw or gizard prepared , sanguis Draconis , Hypocistis , A. ʒj : mix and make a very sine pouder .

It is designed to stop an Haemorrhage or bleeding in any part whatsoever . It prevails against Incontinency of urine , the Dysentery , Caeliack passion : overflowing of Terms and Whites , and miraculously cures exulcerations of the Guts , Reins , Bladder , Ureters , and other urinary Passages , taking away all their Symptoms . Dose aʒss adʒj or more , as also before Dinner and Supper , with ℥ ij or iij of Plantane-water , or Conserve of Sloes .

62. Pulvis Polycrestus Imperialis Mynsichti , Royal Pouder of many Virtues .

℞ white Sugar-Candy ℥ vj Crocus ♂ ( prepared with Vinegar of Tamrinds ) ℥ j ss: Fennel Seeds , Ivory rasped , Ankle-bone of a Hare , Pikes Eyes , Cardamoms the less : white Ginger , Nutmegs , pouder of Liquorice A. ℥ j : biting Cinnamon , Cubebs , Cassia lignea , Indian spicknard , roots and seeds of Peony , Missleto of the Oak , Acid of Tartar , A. ℥ ss: Magisteries of Carp-stone , of Crabs Eyes , and of Pearch-stones , Saffron , seeds of Parsly and Smallage , Castoreum , Cloves , red Myrrh , Lignum Aloes , Hyssop , Oyl of Aniseeds , A. ʒ ij : Magisteries of Oriental Pearls and red Coral , Mace , A. ʒ j : leaves of most fine Gold Nᵒ xliij : mix and make a very fine Pouder .

This is dedicated to the Stomach and Bowels , expelling Wind and all superfluous humours , comforting those parts , and preserving them from putrefaction . It fortifies the head and brain , strengthens and increases the Memory . It makes a sad heart merry , gives Courage to Cowards ; opens obstructions of Liver and Spleen ; and prevails against the falling Sickness ; trembling , fainting and weakness of the heart , streightness of the brest , Coughs , Asthma's , a Tympanites from a cold Cause , and against many other long and inveterate Diseases . It stops the Violent flux of the Hoemorrhoides , purifies the Blood , causes a good color or Complexion , cleanses a corrupted womb , as also obstructions of the Reins and Bladder , bringing away slimy humors , Gravel , and stones . Dose the quantity of a Chestnut , either alone , or in some , Liquor , Syrup or quiddony proper to the Disease .

63. Species Pleuriticae Mynsichti , A Pouder for the Pleurisy ,

℞ flowers of Sulphurʒij : Seeds of Ladies thistle , bay-berries hull'd , Misleto of the Oak , Zedoary , Olibanum , A. ʒjss : raspings of a gelt bores tooth , Teeth of a Pike , Corn Poppy flowers , A. ʒ j : mix and make a fine pouder .

Mynsicht saith , That it is a great Secret against Pleuritick pains , or stitches of the sides , tho so extream , as that the sick seems to be giving up the Ghost . Dose à ʒ ss ad ʒj : in Waters of Hyssop , Fennel or Corn Poppy flowers , morning , noon and night ; or letting five hours space to be between every dose . Deo favente ( saith he ) certissime liberant .

64. Pulvis pleuriticus secretissimus Mynsichti , Mynsichts great Secret against the Pleurisy .

℞ Flowers of Sulphur compound ℥ ss: Raspings of a gelt Boar's Tooth , Jaw of a Pike , A. ʒij : Corn-Poppy flowersʒj : mix and make a subtil pouder .

It cures the Pleurisie , and all Putrefaction and Apostems of those parts , not without the Stupor or Amazement ( saith the Author ) of the By-standers , nor can a m●re efficacious Remedy be given . D●se âʒss adʒj , in waters of flowers of Camomil and Corn poppies , A. q s. and sweemed with white Sugar-Candy : This pouder alone cures to admiration , being some few times exhibited , and restores the sick by the Providence of God to persect health .

65. Pulvis Carminitivus Mynsichti , A pouder expelling Wind.

℞ Cummin seeds ( prepared with Vinegar ) Aniseeds , Carrawayes A. ℥ iij : White Gingerʒvj : Maceʒ iij : Saffronʒj : mix and make a fine pouder .

It expels wind and sharp humors distending and tormenting the Stomack and Guts , being daily and continually taken for some time : it may be taken for a month either in broth , or Fennel or Aniseedwater , or Aqua Carminativa , from ʒj ad jss .

66 Farina Virginca Nobilis Mynsichti , the Virgin flower or Pouder of Mynsicht .

℞ transparent Rivers flints which calcine and pouder , ℥ vj Pumice stone prepared ℥ j : Florentine Orrice ℥ ss: Gallia Moschataʒj : distilled Oyl of Roses ℈ j : mix , and make a most subtil flower .

It makes the Teeth white in the space of an hour : it may be daily used , laying it upon a fine rag , and so rubbing the Teeth therewith .

67. Pulvis sebrilis probatus Mynsichti , An approved Feaver-Pouder .

℞ Calamus Aromaticus ℥ j : Gentian , round Birthwort , white Ginger , A. ℥ ss: Salts of Centaury the less , of Carduus ben. of Wormwood , A. ʒ iij : Hartshorn calcined without fire , Marigold seeds , Camphir , A. ʒ j : white Sugar Candy ℥ j ss: mix , and make a subtil Pouder .

The title shews the Intention , for which it is an admirable and approved thing : dose âʒss ad j , in some appropriate and specifick Vehicle .

68. Species stomachicae Mynsichti , The Stomach pouder .

℞ The Acid of Tartar ℥ iij Galangal min. white Ginger , long Peper , A. ʒ j ss: Cardamoms the lesser , Nutmegs , Cloves , Zedoary , A. ʒj , red Sage , pouder of Liquorice , seeds of Rue , Carrawayes , Olibanum , A. ʒ ss: Oyl of Cinnamon ℈ j : Oyls of mint , of Oranges , of Aniseeds A. ℈ ss: white sugar candy ℥ viij mix , pouder , &c.

It powerfully strengthens Nature and all its Faculties , causes Appetite , expels wind , takes away heart-burnings and loathing , stops Vomiting , and causes or accelerates the distribution of the Nourishment . Dose à ʒ ss adʒj , morning and night , in Malaga or choise Canary , or other generous Wine .

69. Pulvis stomachicus nobilis Mynsichti ; The noble stomatich Pouder .

℞ most white Cremor Tartari oftentimes moistned with spirit of Vitriol and dryed again ) ℥ ij : Harts-horn spagirically calcin'd ℥ ss: Salts of Pearch-stones , of Crabs-Eyes , A. ʒij ; magisteries of Pearls and of red Coral , A. ʒj : Oyls of Cinnamon , and of Cloves , A. ʒ ss: white sugar candy ℥ viij : mix , and make a fine pouder .

It has all the Virtues of the former , being much the more powerful ; besides which , it comforts the heart , and all the principal members ; prevails against all sorts of Feavers , and Diseases proceeding from Corruption , putrefaction and viscous tartarous humors , as Crudity of the Stomach , Stone in the Reins and Bladder , &c. Dose á ʒ ss adʒj : in a proper Vehicle .

70. Pulvit Erysipelatoides Mynsichti , A Pouder against the Erysipela's .

℞ most fine flower ℥ vj : burnt Lead , fine Bole , A ℥ ij Ceruss , Olibanum , Mastich , A. ℥ j : mix , &c.

It is a very excellent thing for the Intention , viz. to cure an Erysipela's or Ignis sacer : strew this pouder upon blew Paper , then apply it to the place affected : Mynsicht saith , It is the greatest of Remedies for this purpose .

71. Pulvis Cyprius Moschatus Mynsichti , Cyprus Pouder muskified .

℞ Styrax Calamita , florentine Orrice , A. ℥ v. Damask or musk Roses , Rosemary flowers , A. ℥ ij : Benjamin , Cassia Lignea , A. ℥ j : pure Labdanum , Calamus Aromaticus , Cloves , Coriander seeds A. ʒ vj : Woods of Aloes , of yellow Sanders , of Rhodium , A. ʒ jv : the yellow of Orange and Citron peels , round Cyprus A. ʒiij : Origanum , sweet Marjoram , A. ʒ ij : Bay-leaves , flowers of Lavander and Violets , A. ʒj ss: Choise muskʒss : Ambergrise ℈ j : mix and make a pouder either gross or subtil .

It was designed only for a perfume , and to perfume Clothes withall : I but being subtilly made , and taken inwardly â ʒ ss adʒj , in generous Wine or some proper Quidony or Conserve : it wonderfully strengthens the head , brain and heart , restores in fainting and swooning fits , expels wind , and recreat's all the Spirits natural , vital and animal .

CHAP. XXII . Of ELECTUARIES .

1. ELectuarium ad Tabidos , An Electuary for Consumptions .

℞ of the Viper-pouder ℥ vj : Nutmegs , Cinnamen , A. ℥ jv : Mace , Magistery of Pearl , and Coral made with the true spirit of Venus , A. ℥ ij : Oyl of Nutmegs by Expression ℥ j ss: Cochenele ℥ j : Clarified Virgin Honey ℥ xlviij : mix , and make an Electuary S. A.

This notably restores in Consumptions , expells Wind , strengthens the Stomach , and causes a good Digestion , comforting all the principal Parts , as head , stomach , heart and liver ; chearing all the Spirits natural , vital and Animal : Dose à ℈ j adʒj morning , noon and night : if you so please , you may instead of the Honey make it into an Electuary with Juyce or Syrup of Alkermes .

2. Theriaca Salmoniana minor , Our Treacle , the lesser Composition .

℞ Viper-pouder ℥ viij : Sasfron , Carawayes , Cinnamon , Cloves , Mace , Nutmegs , Ginger , Contra yerva , Virginian Snake-root , roots of Angelica , of Butter-bur , Camphir , Cochenele , A. ℥ jv : Opium prepared with Juyce of Limons , ℥ iij ss: Spicknard , Myrrh , A. ℥ ij : Grains of Paradice , Pepper , Chymical oyls of Cloves and Caraways , Crystals of Tartar , A. ℥ j. Oyl of Nutmegs by expression ℥ vj. Melligenous extract of Juniper-Berries , Virgin Honey , A. lb viij ss. mix , and make an Electuary according to Art.

It causeth rest , and easeth all pains ; it is a great Cordial , and stops all defluxions : It helps Asthma's , and difficulty of breathing , it eases an old Cough , and helps Inflamations and Obstructions of the Lungs , the Pleurisy and pain of the Stomach ; it stays Vomiting , and is a special Antidote against Poyson , Pox , Plague , and all Malign Feavers ; it expels Wind , and is a specisick in the Cholick . Dose à ℈ j. or ʒss . ad ʒj . or more , either alone , or in a glass of Sack.

3. Theriaca Salmoniana Major , Our Treacle the greater Composition .

℞ of the Viper pouder ℥ xx . Saffron , Cloves , Mace , Nutmegs , Cinnamon , Contra-yerva , Virginian Snake-root , roots of Enula , Galangal , Gentian , Zedoary , Ginger , Tormentil , Scorzonera , A. ℥ iiij . Aniseeds , Carraways , Grains , Cardamoms , Bay-berries , A. ℥ iij. Myrrh , Spicknard , Castoreum , Benjamin , Opopanax , Sagapenum , Camphir , Gochenele , A. ℥ ijss . Rosemary , Time , Marjoram , Rue , Bezoar Mineral , and Oricutal , Oyls of Cloves and Cinnamon , A. ℥ ij . white Pepper , Antimony Diaphoretick , Ens Veneris , A. ℥ j. Opium ( extracted , strained , and Inspissate by help of juyce of Limons ) ℥ x. Melligenous extract of Juniper-berries ( in Cap. 8. Sect. 11. of this Book ) Virgin Honey , A. lb xiiij . mix , and make an Electuary according to Art.

This has all the Virtues of the former , besides which it is more powerful in all Diseases of the Head , Lungs and Bowels , being excellent good in the Palsy , Apoplexy ; Epilepsy , Head-ach , Megrim , Madness , defluxions upon the Eyes , pains in the Teeth , Asthma , spitting of Blood , and all fluxes : It is good against pains of the Gout , biting of venemous Beasts , Measles , Small-Pox , Plague , and all malignant Feavers ; it cures Consumptions , and is an Antidote against all manner of Poyson , and a good sudorisick . Dose àʒss . ad j. or ʒj ss. in a proper Vehicle .

4. Theriaca Salomonis , Salomons Treacle .

℞ Citrons Condited ℥ viij . Conserve of Wood Sorrel , flowers of Rosemary , Bugloss , A. ℥ ij ss. Mithridate ℥ j. roots of Enula , of Dittany of Creet , seeds of Citrons husked , of Carduus Benedictus , Wormseed , shavings of Harts horn , A. ℥ ss. Citron Peels dryed , yellow Sanders , roots of Gentian , bone of a Deers Heart , A. ʒij . Cinnamon , Mace , Cloves , lesser Cardamoms , A.ʒj. Juniper-berries , infused a whole night in Vinegar of Squills , Nᵒ. 50. make up the Electuary with Syrup of the juyce of Citrons , S. A.

It is good against the Plague , and all Epidemick Diseases : it fortifies the Heart , revives the Spirits , strengthens the Stomach , and the whole Body ; it kills Worms , resists putrefaction , stops Vomiting , helps digestion and causes a good Appetite . Dose ℥ ss. This Recipe you may find in Bauderon's Dispensatory .

5. Orvietanum verum , sen magis Compositum ; The true Orvietan , or Orvietan more compound .

℞ roots of Scorzonera or Vipers Grass , of Carline Thistle , of Masterwort , of Angelica , of Virginian Snake-weed , of Contra-yerva , of the slender Bithwort , of white Dittany , of Galanga , of Gentian , of Costus , of the true Acorus ; seeds of the Macedonian Stone Parsly ; leaves of Sage , Rosemary , Goats-Rue , Carduus Ben. Cretion Dittany , Bay and Juniper-berries , A. ℥ j. Cinnamon , Cloves , Mace , Nutmegs , A. ℥ ss. dryed Vipers , with the Bones , Heart , and Livers ; old Treacle , A. ℥ iiij . of the best Clarified Honey lb viij . let the Leaves and roots be dryed , poudred , and searsed , and over a gentle heat be mixed with the Honey .

It is a good thing against Plague , Pestilence and spotted Feaver , Measle , Small-Pox , and all Epidemical Distempers : it comforts and fortifies the Head , Brain , Heart , Stomach and Bowels , expels Wind , gives ease in the Cholick , and provokes Sweat. Dose àʒss . adʒij . in any convenient Vehicle . There is an Orvietan in Our Pharmacop . less compound , which is the common ; but this is the true , and much the better .

6. Confectio Alkermes Chymica , Confect of Alkermes Chymical .

℞ pure juyce of Alkermes ℥ vj. spirit of Salt well rectified ℥ ss. mix it first with fine Sugar Candy ℥ ss. and a little rectified S.V. then mix them with the juyce , to which add of the purple calx of Gold ( which has been first dissolved in A.R. then precipitated with Tin or Spilter ) well edulcorated and dryed , Salt of Pearl made with spirit of Venus , ( in Cap. 2. Sect. 19. of this Book ) A. ℥ j. Ambergrise , Musk , A. ʒj . mix , and make a Confect S.A.

It is a wonderful great Cordial , chears the Heart , revives the Spirits , restores in Consumptions ; abates the violence of all sorts of Feavers ; is a perfect Cure for Melancholy , and absolutely expels poyson . Dose à gr. xx . ad ℈ ij . in any proper Vehiculum .

7. Confectio Anodyna Nost . Our Confect easing pain .

℞ Opium ( dissolved in juyce of Limons , strained and inspissate to the thickness of Honey ) ℥ vj. Salt of Tartar , Salt of Pearl , Bezoar mineral , Cloves , A. ℥ j. Musk , Ambergrise , A. ʒss . Oyl of Cinnamon ℥ ss. juyce of Alkermes , melliginous Extract of Juniper-berries , Virgin Honey , A. ℥ vij . mix all well , and keep it in a Tin or Silver box with a screw , to keep it from the Air.

It has all the Virtues of both the Laudanum Paracelsi , and of our great Specific Anodyne ( in Ca. 8. Sect. 6.7 . of this Book ) to the latter of which we here refer you ; those are best where a Pill is to be swallowed : but this where it is to be dissolved in any liquid Vehicle , because more easy to dissolve . Dose à gr. viij . ad gr. xvj .

8. Diascordium Sylvij , Franciscus Sylvius his Confect of Scordium .

℞ Gentian ℥ ss. Angelica rootʒij . leaves of Scordium dryed ℥ ij . of Carduus , of Dittany of Creet , A. ℥ ss. choce Saffronʒij . of the true Acaciaʒj ss. being grossly cut and bruised with rectified S.V. so much as to over-top them the breadth of four fingers , draw forth a Tincture , which decant ; and repeat the S.V. till all the Tincture is drawn out ; then mixing the Tinctures , abstract the S.V. till the remain becomes almost a solid Exract . 2. ℞ Thebian Opium , draw forth its Tincture with spirit of Vinegar , which abstract till the remain becomes a soft Extract . 3. ℞ roots of Masterwort ℥ j. Cassia Lignea , of biting Cinnamon , A. ℥ ss. Nutmegsʒiij . mix , and make a most fine pouder . 4. ℞ fine Bole Armoniack ℥ j ss. beat it alone , and searse it , then grind it on a Marble . 5. ℞ Gum Arabick , wrinkled like a Worm ℥ ss. dissolve it in Fennel ℥ jss . 6. ℞ all the first Extract , of the Extract of Opiumʒij . both the pouders ; mix these together , adding by degrees the dissolution of the Gum Arabick : beat them well together , and if its form be too solid , add syrup of Myrtle-berries , q.s. which mix according to Art. If you please you may reduce this Confect to the form of Pills , by adding Bezoar Mineral , Cochenele and Saffron in pouder ; or other like sudorifick pouder .

It is of the nature of the Shop Diascodium , but much more safe , and to be given in a far lesser Dose , viz. only à gr. xv . ad ℈ j. It provokes sweat powerfully , defends the Heart from Malignity , is prevalent against the Measles , Small-Pox , spotted Feaver , Plague , and other Malignant and Epidemick Diseases . It eases all sorts of pains , and gives rest with much safety and pleasure .

9 Electuarium Phlegmagogum Sylvij , Sylvius his Electuary purging watery humors .

℞ Extract of Juniper berries ( made with S.V. ) pulp of Tamarinds , thickned to a just consistency , A. ℥ iiij . Jallap finely poudred ℥ iss. choice Scammony ℥ j. the best Cinnamon , and sweet Fennel seeds in fine pouder , A. ʒij . fine Sugar ℥ x. mix , and make an Electuary .

It is a specifick against the Dropsy , and carries off watery Humors powerfully : I have cured several of the Kings Evil , with this only Medicine . Dose à ʒij . ad ℥ ss. and if strong persons adʒvj .

10. Electuarium Cholagogum Sylvij , Sylvius his Electuary purging Choler .

℞ pulp of sour Prunes , thickned to a due consistency ℥ x. Cremor Tartari , choice Scammony A. ℥ ij . Rhubarb Electʒx . biting Cinnamon ℥ ss. yellow Sandersʒij . fine Sugar ℥ xvj . mix , and make an Electuary according to Art.

It is an excellent thing to purge all bad humors , especially Choler and Serum ; it is prevalent against the yellow Jaundice , Dropsy , Scurvy and Gout . Dose àʒij . ad ℥ ss.

11. Diacassia Nostra , Our Electuary of Cassia Fistula .

℞ Pulp of Cassia lb ij. Rhubarb , Sena , A. ℥ iiij . syrup of Buckthorn ℥ viij . Resin of Jallap ℥ j. biting Cinnamon ℥ ss. mix , and make an Electuary .

It is a gallant loosener of the Belly , and brings forth Flegm and Melancholy , without disturbance . It opens the Brest and Lungs , and eases all pains and sharpness in the Reins and Bladder . It hinders the breeding of the Stone , and helps much in the Pleurify , and all acute Feavers , if seasonably given . It is also a singular good Remedy against the Gout , proved by many Experiments . Dose ab ℥ ss. ad j. or ℥ j ss. if the Patient be strong , early in the morning fasting .

12. Diajallapa Nost . Our Electuary of Jallap .

℞ Jallap in pouder ℥ iij. Resina Scammony ℥ ij . Cloves , Ginger , Cremor Tartari , A. ℥ j. syrup of Buckthorn ℥ xvj . Oyl of Aniseeds ℥ ss. mix them , and make an Electuary .

It is a good Phlegmagogue , expels thin and watery humors out of the Belly , and from the whole Body ; and is very profitable in the Asthma , Cachexia , Dropsy , Scurvy and Gout : Dose ( in the morning fasting ) à ʒj . ad ij .

13. Diagamba Nost . Our Electuary of Cambogia .

℞ Cambogia ℥ iij. Resine of Jallap and Scammony , Ginger , Cloves , Nutmegs , A. ℥ j. Oyl of Nutmegs and Aniseeds , A. ʒijss . Rob of Juniper-berries , and syrup of Buckthorn , A. ℥ ix . mix them into a mass .

This is a notable Cure for the Dropsy and Jaundice , and all such Diseases as come from flegm and watery humors , or from a Salt habit of Body , as Scurf , Scab , Itch , and other like breakings out , the Scurvy , Gout , &c. Dose à ʒj . adʒij .

14. Diaturbith nostr Our Electuary of the root Turbith .

℞ Turbith elect ℥ jv : Cortex Esulae ℥ ii ss: Cambogia , Sena , Rhubarb , Hermodacts , Resine of Jallap and Scammony , A. ℥ j : extract of black Hellebor , Pouder of Cloves , Nutmegs , Mace , Cinnamon , Ginger , Coriander seeds , A. ʒ vj : Salt of Tartar , Chymical Oyls , Nutmegs , Cloves , Carrawayes , and Anniseeds , A. ʒij : Syrup of buck-Thorn berries lb iij : mix and make an Electuary S. A.

It is a good Panchymagogue , rooting out the Dropsy , Jaundice and Scurvy : if you add to the Compositum , Colocynthis in powder ℥ iij , ( but then it will all of it be extream bitter ) or to every dose thereof gr . vij , it will be an Admirable thing against the Pox. It facilitates the Cure of Fistula's ( a good Diet being given in the intermediate dayes of purging ) heals all old malign Ulcers , the Itch , Scabs , and other such like evil affects . In all desperate Diseases it is a most commendable Cathartich . Dose àʒ ss ad ij or more , to be given in the morning fasting .

15. Electuarium Antipestilentiale ; An Electuary against the Plague .

℞ Camphir ℥ ss: Cinnamon , Cloves , Mace , Nutmegs , Spicknard , Myrrh , contrayerva , Virginian Snake root , Zedoary , Saffron , Cochenele , Viper pouder , A ℥ j : Oyl of Nutmegs by Expression ℥ ij : Opium prepared ℥ ij ss: with Syrup of Nutmegs , or Syrup of Juniper berries made with Honey ℥ xxxij : make an Electuary , S.A.

It is a singular good thing for what the Title specifies ; as also against all malign Fevers , as Measles , small Pox , spotted Feaver , &c. It strengthens the Stomack , revives the Spirits , fortifies the heart , causes rest and ease , and is a singular Sudorifick . Dose á ℈ j and ij ℈ or ʒ j : at night going to Bed in a glass of Sack.

16. Laudanum Mynsichti , The Specifick Anodyne of Mynficht .

℞ Thebian Opium prepared ℥ ij : Inspissate Juyce of Poppy flowers ℥ j : Roots of hound's tongue , Mummy , Storax Calamita , Spanish juice of Liquorice , English Saffron A. ℥ ss: the opium let be prepared or extracted with spirit of Vinegar , or Juyce of Gitrons : then dissolve in S.V. which distill off in B.M. with a gentle fire , to the thickness of Honey ; to this magma add Extract of the Bezoar stone , Anodyn Sulphur of Vitriol , A. ʒij : Salt of Oriental Peals , Salt of red Coral , A. ʒj : Elks-horns hermetically calcin'd , bone of a stagsheart , white Amber prepared , A. ʒ ss: Ambergrise ℈ j : Musk elect ℈ ss: all being exactly mixed and incorporated , add the following things , Our Aurum Potabileʒj ss: Oyls of Camomil , of Oranges , of Cloves , of Wormwood , of Nutmegs , of Dill , of Citron peels , of Aniseeds , of Caroways , A ℈ ss: mix again well , and make a mass of Pills .

In stopping the Flux of all Humors and Catarrhs , as also fluxes of Blood , menstrual excretions : in watching and unquietness and want of rest , and in all sorts of Feavers , which cause a resolution of the Forces or strength of the Body : In Frensies , Madness , Melancholy , vomiting , Loathing , in Epilepsia's , Pain of the Heart or Stomach , Hiccoughs , Cholicks , Weakness of the Ventricle , Gouts in the Hips , Knees , Feet , and in the Stone and Gravel whether in the Reins or Bladder , it is a most stupendious Remedy : For in easing all Pains , tho' the most vehement and acute Divinum est auxilium & quasi ultimum Asylum , It is a divine Help , and as it were the last Refuge or Sanctuary . Dose à gr. ij ad iij , jv , v , or vj , which take at night going to bed , drinking after it a little glass of Sack , or other convenient Liquor .

17. Electuarium seu Confectio Hamech major , Mesuae , A bitter Arabian Confect purging Melancholy , the greater Composition .

℞ yellow Myrobalans ℥ jv : Indian Myrobalans , Chebs , Rhubarb elect , A ℥ ij : Aga , rick , Colocynthis , Polypody , A. ℥ jj , ʒ ij : Sena , Time , Wormwood , A. ʒ j : Violets , Epithymum , ana ℥ ij : seeds of Annis and Fennel , Madder cleansed , A. ℥ vj : juyce of Fumiterry , lb j : Prunes Nᵒ lx . Raisons stoned ℥ vj : Whey of Goats-milk , q.s. digest all together in a glass Vessel with a narrow mouth , and close stopt , in a gentle heat for five days ; then boil gently 2 or 3 walms , and strain out by expressing . In this straining dissolve white Sugar lb jss : by a warm Infusion , adding also choise Manna ℥ ij ; strain and boil to a just consistency : to this put pulp of Cassia , ℥ iiij , pulp of Tamerinds ℥ v : made with a part of the first straining . ) Lastly , strew in by degrees ( continually stirring with a spatula ) these following pouders , Scammony made into pouder by it self ℥ j ss: Citrine , Cheb , and Indian Myrobalans , A. ℥ ss: Bellirick and Emblick Myrobalans , Rhubarb , seeds of Fumiterry , A. ʒ iij ; Aniseeds , Indian spicknard , anaʒ ij ; make an Electuary according to Art.

It purges all humors , chiefly salt flegm , Choler and Melancholy , and roots out most Diseases proceeding from them , as Impetigo , Tettars , Ringworms , Scabs , Leprosy , Elephantiasis , eating Cancers : It also cures Quartans , Frensies , Madness , Lethargies , the Gout , Scurvy , and all breakings out and defilements of the skin , being no ways inferiour to that in Our Pharm . Lond. lib. 4. cap. 22. sect. 43. It is profitably given after a Surfeit , and in a notable French Pox. Dose à ʒ iij ad v. or vj. If in very strong bodies . You may dissolve it in Decoctum Epithimi ( in Pharm . lib. 4. cap. 14. sect. 2. ) and so give it . For the Infusion of the Simples the quantity of the Whey may be vj quarts , little more or less .

18. Diabalzemer , Electuary of Sena .

℞ roots of Cichory , of Bugl●ss , of Polypody of the Oak , of Grass , of Liquorice , bark of Caper roots , A. ℥ ss: Curransʒ vj : Maiden-hair , Hemionitis , Ceterach , Dodder , Mugwort , Fumitory , Agrimony , Betony , Bawm , Broom flowers , Violets , ana . M. ss. spring-water , q.s. boil and strain : to lb iij add Sena ℥ jv : Black Hellebor Gummy Turbeth , A , ℥ j ss: Clovesʒ ij : Coriander and Daucus seeds A. ʒ i ss: infuse and boil to the consumption of a third part : strain and add white sugar lb i ss: then boil to the thickness of a Syrup , or something bigher , with which mix well ℥ ss of the Infusion of choise Rhubarb in Chalybeat water : and then add in fine pouder the following things : Sena ℥ ij ; Sassafras ℥ j , Lapis Lazuli prepared , Cinnamon A. ℥ ss ; Peony roots , Tamarisk , Epithimum , middle bark of the Ash , ana , ʒ iij ; seeds of Roman Gith or Nigellia , Agnus castus , Indian Spicknard , anaʒij ; Rosemary flowers , Stechas , ana , ʒ j , mix and make an Electuary .

The Virtues are the same with the former , but this works not so violently , and therefore is fitter to be given to weak Constitutions ; besides it is not so bitter as the former , for Confect Hamech has Colocynthis in it , which this wants . Particularly this is said to be powerful against Obstructions of the Spleen and Hypoconders , to resist Melancholy , and to cure Deliriums , Madness , Fits of the Mother , Falling-sickness , Eliphantiasis , the French Pox , and the evil color in Virgins and Widdows . Dose àʒij . ad iiij . or more , according to age and strength . The Title comes from Albazemer , which is the Arabick word for that admirable Plant Sena .

19. Electuarium ad Lepram , An Electuary against the Leprosy .

℞ Conserve of Borrage , and of Elecampane , Aʒvj . Troches of Vipers , ( or rather Our Viper pouder ) ℥ ss. Pearl and Red Coral , both prepared , A. ʒss . with syrup of Coral , q. s. make an Electuary .

Scultetus commends this against the Leprofy of the Greeks , and truly it is a very good thing : he gave it ( after purging two days with proper things ) four hours before Dinner , and three hours before Supper , after the taking of which , the sick drank a draught of clarified Whey , made of Goats Milk. Dose à ʒij . ad iiij . See lib. 3. cap. 4. sect. 36.

20. Electuarium ad Luem , An Electuary against the French Pox.

℞ Sarsaparilla ℥ iiij . Sassafras , yellow Sanders , A. ℥ iij ss. Jallap , Sena , Hermodacts , A. ℥ iij. Gummy Turbeth ℥ ij . Cortex Guajaci ℥ j. beat all severally into a fine pouder , and searse them diligently through a fine Searce , then put them together and mix them well ; then to this pouder , add its equal weight of pure clarified Honey , stirring it for a while , over a very gentle heat ; then being cold , put it up Gally pots for use .

Here is to be noted , § 1. That the Sarsaparilla must be only the mealy part of it which flys up , being beaten in a close Mortar , you will scercely have above two Ounces , out of a pound ; the rest may serve for Diet Drinks . § 2. That tho Sena be that of Alexandria , free from filth , and nothing but leaves . § 3. That the proportion of each Ingredient be weighed out , after it is reduced into pouder , and not while they are in their gross bodies . § 4. That if afterwards it be beaten in a Mortar for four or five hours , it will be so much the better , and more perfectly mixed . § 5. It prevails against the French. Pox , virulent Gonorrhaea , Cankers , and all other Venereal symptoms . § 6. The Dose is about half an Ounce , dissolved in a little warm Posset-drink , and drinking after it , either warm Posset-drink , or some good Broth , but not eating till two or three hours after the working is over . § 7. In giving of it , begin with two or three Doses of Aurum Vitae , intermitting one day between : the next day after , take a Dose of this Electuary : the following day repeat the AurumVitae ; then after that take this Electuary ; then again take the Aurum Vitae , after that continue the taking of this Electuary , for ten or twelve days : then take again the Aurum Vitae , and after that again for six or seven days more , take this Electuary . § 8. It cures also Rheumatisms and Aches in the Legs , or in any part of the Body , being continued for a while as aforesaid .

21. Electuarium Hystericum Magistrale Nostrum , Our Magisteral Electuary for the Womb.

℞ Extracts of Cochinele , and of Saffron , A. ℥ iiij . Diasatyrian Nicholai , Juyce of Alkermes , A. ℥ viij . Extract of Virginian Snake-root and of Contra Yerva , A. ℥ iij. Musk , Ambergrise , A. ℥ ijss . mix them well .

It cures Fits of the Mother so absolutely as that they never return any more , being taken for a certain time , morning and evening , and also given in the time of the Paroxism . It also resists poyson powerfully , and cures the Plague or Pestilence , if timely given . It cures a Consumption , and is good against all sainting and swooning Fits , and other passions of the Heart . It strengthens the Head , Brain , Nerves and Heart , and recreates all the Spirits , Natural , Vital and Animal .

22. Electuarium Hydragogum Renodaei , An Electuary purging watery Humors .

℞ our blew Flower-de-luce Roots , roots of Dwarf-Elder , of Grass , Barks of Caper Roots , Asarabacca , Caraways , A. ʒ vj. Burnet , Golden Maiden-hair , Agrimony , Spleenwort , Mugwort , A. M. j. Peach flowers , M. ss. boyl all in fair water , q. s. strain , and add thereto , Sena ℥ ij . Daucus seedsʒij . infuse , boyl a little , and strain again : to every pound of this straining , add juyce of Damask Roses lb ss. clarified juyce of blew Flower-de-Ince Roots ℥ x. white sugar lb ss. clarified Honey ℥ ij . boyl them into a syrup , and add thereto Calabrian Manna , Mechoacan in pouder , A. ℥ j. gummy Turbith , Esula , both in subtil pouder , A. ℥ j ss. grains of Dwarf-Elder , seeds of the Sea Colwort , A. ℥ ss. Cinnamonʒij . Ginger , Acorus , Calamus Aromaticus , A.ʒj. mix , and make an Electuary .

This is an approved Remedy against all watery Humors , in any part of the Body , and to cure all sorts of Dropsies , after a wonderful manner . It opens all Obstructions whatsoever , chiefly of the Liver , Spleen and Mesentery , strengthens the Viscera , and amends their temperaments : some hundreds have been cured of Dropsies , by this alone Medicament .

23. Electuarium Pectoralis Mynsichti , Pectoral Electuary of Mynsicht .

℞ species Diasulphuris Mynsichti ℥ ij ss. Diarrhodon Abbatis ℥ j ss. Pectoral syrup of Mynsicht lb j . Conserve of red Roses , tinged with Our Elixir of Sulphur lb ij. Oyl of Cinnamonʒj . mix . for an Electuary .

It is a most delectable Medicament , in tast , sight , and smell . It cures Asthma's , Dispnaea , Orthopnaea's , Phthisicks , Hecticks and other ordinary affects of the Thorax , as Coughs , Hoarsness , Ulcers of the Brest , Stomach and Throat , and that without failing . It is to be daily taken , often , and a little at a time , and to be dissolved in the mouth , and swallowed down leisurely ; for being swiftly swallowed , it comes not to the part affected , but goes into the Stomach . Dose every other hour , the quantity of a H●zle Nut or Nutmeg , plus minusve pro affectum varietate .

24. Electuarium Rosarum Mynsichti , The Electuary of Roses .

℞ Conserve of red Roses vitriolated lb j ss. Rob of Barberries , Rob of English Currans , A. lb j . syrups of the juyce of Curons , of the juyce of unripe Grapes , Oxysuccharum , A. lb ss. Pulp of Citrons candited , conserve of Citron Peels , Species Diarrhodon abatis , sprinkled with spirit of Vitriol , A. ℥ v. Niter prepared . ʒxiij . mix , and with a little Cinnamon water , make an Electuary .

It cools and moistens in the heat of Feavers , alayes Thirst , and takes away all preternatural heats whatsoever to a wonder : It strengthens the Stomach , stops Vomiting , prevails in the Cholerick passion , in the Dysentery , and cures contagious Diseases . It comforts the more noble Members wonderfully , as the Heart , Stomach , Liver , Spleen , Reins , alique viscera ; it opens their Obstructions , and preserves them from putrefaction : It stops bleeding at Nose , represses the vomiting of Choler , and cures the Small Pox. Dose àʒj . ad ij . or ℥ ss. several times in a day .

25. Electuarium stypticum Mynsichti , The ityptick Electuary .

℞ Tincture of Crocus Martis , of Coral , all dryed , A. ℥ j. Tormentil , Zedoary , Gum Arabick , Cloves , Ginger , Nutmegs toasted , A. ʒvj . sealed Earth , white Amber prepared , Calamus Aromaticus , Galangal the less , Cardamoms both sorts , biting Cinnamon , Ana ℥ ss. shells of River Crabs , boyled in Vinegar , seeds of Blood-wort , of Plantane , of black Pepper , yellow of Orange Peels , A. ʒiij . flowers of red Sage , of Burnet of Spearmint , A. ʒij . Bulls Pizle , Coriander seeds , Acacia , A. ʒjss . Cypress Nuts , Ashes of Frogs , Talk calcined , A.ʒj. all being in fine pouder , mix , and with Gelly of Quinces , make an Electuary ; to which add Oleum Carminativum ʒiij . See its Preparation in our Pharm . Lond. lib. 4. cap. 3. sect. 45.

It stops all Fluxes of the Bowels , as Dyarrhaea , Dysenteria , Lienteria , Hepatick Flux , &c. and fluxes of blood by the Nose or other parts , overflowing of the Terms , &c. It comforts the Bowels and inward Members , and powerfully resists all kinds of Lassitudes and Weaknesses wheresoever : Dose à ʒj . ad ℥ ss. in Malago , or other generous Wine , in a morning fasting .

26. Theriaca Febrilis Mynsichti , A Treacle against Feavers .

℞ species febrifuga Mynsichti ℥ iij. Conserves of Pontick Wormwood , of Carduus Ben. of Flowers of Centaury the less , A. ℥ ij . Venice Treacle ℥ jss . Harts-horn calcined ( without fire ) Antimony Diaphoretick , white Ginger , A. ʒiij . species Diamoschi dulci diambrae , A. ʒjss . Camphir ( dissolved in spirit of Angelica ) ʒss . mix , and with Rob of Elder-berries make an Electuary .

It cures almost all sorts of Feavers , in the Plague it self , it is one of the most powerful Antidotes , and so in all malign and contagious Diseases , as Measles , Small Pox , Spotted Feaver , &c. Dose à ʒj . ad ij . in Aqua Febrifuga , or Waters of Carduus Ben. of Scabious , or of Marigolds : let the sick be in Bed , and the Medicine be given two hours before the accession of the fit ; then being well covered , let them lye and Sweat : by this means many Feavers have been immediately profligated and overcome .

27. Electuarium Stomachicum Mynsichti , A Stomach Electuary .

℞ sweet Almonds ℥ viij : Calamus Aromaticus , Ginger , grains of Paradice , A. ℥ j : Spearmint , Zedoary , Juniper-berries , roots of Burnet , A. ʒvj : water Acorus , Avens , Tormentil , Elecampane , A. ʒiiij : Galangal the less , Mastich , Cloves , Mace , Nutmegs , Cinnamon , long Pepper seeds of Bishops weed , A. ʒij : all being in a fine pouder , mix , and with , white Sugar q. s. dissolved into a thick syrup , in any stomach water , make an Electuary , to which add so much of Mynsichts Elixer of Vitriol , as to give it a tast .

It warms the stomach , and mightily strengthens it , correcting its humidity and weakness : It strengthens the Concoction , and raises up the depressed Appetite ; it comforts the inferior Ventricle , as also the instruments of nutrition , and indeed resists all Diseases proceeding from cold and moisture , though properly it was designed to dry up the humidities of the Stomach , and to strenghen and confirm it . Dose morning , noon and night , the quantity of a Nutmeg , drinking after it three or four spoonfuls of Canary or stomach water .

28. Electuarium Dysentericum Mynsichti , An Electuary against the Bloody Flux .

℞ Conserve of Corn-Poppy flowers , old Conserve of Roses , A. ℥ iij. Confectio Opiata sen Narcotica Mynsichti ℥ ij . New Venice Treacle , Tincture of red Coral , Blood-stone , Essence of Crocus Martis , A. ʒij : Troches of Amber , of sealed Earth , of Spodium , A. ʒj : Oyl of Nutmegs and of Cloves , A. ℈ j : mix , and with a Lohoch seu Diacodion Crocatum ( which see cap. 18. sect. 5. of this Book ) a sufficient quantity , make an Electuary .

It was invented to stop all Fluxes ( though chiefly the Bloody-Flux ) and ease all pains of the Bowels , which it does most effectually : it stops also all Fluxes of Blood , as at Nose , spitting of Blood , the Mesentery , Flux of the Hemorrhoids , it astringes , causes sleep and rest , and is a specisick to heal Ulcers of the Lungs and Bladder . Dose à ʒj . adʒij . or something more , going to Bed at Night , or in the morning sasting , in some proper stomach Vehicle .

29. Electuarium Catharticum Caryophyllatum Mynsichti , Cathartick Electuary cloved .

℞ Conserve of Clovegills flowers Vitriolated ℥ vij : white and gummy Turbith ℥ ij : Scammony Rosataʒx : Cloves ℥ j : Crystals of Tartarʒvj : biting Cinnamon , Mace , ana ʒjss : Oyl of Orange peels ℈ j : mix , and with syrup of Citron Peels moschated , make an Electuary .

It Purges away all cold , moist , viscous , pituitous and putrid humors from all parts of the Body , chiefly from the Head , Brain , Brest , Stomach , Joynts , Bowels , Guts , and other principal Members , and such as belong to the Instruments of nutrition : It copiously carries off the morbifick matter of Feavers , and that sharp humors which causes those excruciating pains in the Cholick , and other Diseases of the Belly and Womb. It cleanses the Stomach , and takes away loathing and vomiting . Dose à ʒjss : ad ij : or iij : more or less , according to age or strength . Here is to be noted , that if you take away the Conserve of Clove-Gilliflowers Vitriolated ℥ vij : and put in place thereof Conserve of red Roses vitriolated ℥ vij , or Conserve of Violets vitriolated ℥ vij : &c. 't will then be Electuarium Catharticum Rosatum , Electuarium Violatum , &c. Also in place of the same , you may put Confectio Alkermes vitriolated ℥ vij : or green Ginger of China candited ℥ vij : or Conserve of Rosemary flowers ℥ vij : so it may bear a disserent Name .

30. Electuarium Terebinnoe Laxativum Mynsichti , Loosning Electuary of Turpentine .

℞ Turpentine washed in Rosewaterʒ ij ; Tartar Vitriolatedʒ ss ; Salt of white Amber , Rhubarb , ana , ℈ ss: with sugar and pouder of Liquorice make a Bolus . But if you add to the former thing Niter prepared , Scammony A. ℈ ss ; then you may call it Elect. Terebinthinae purgans .

The first only gently moves the Belly , and keep it soluble : the latter purges well , and has the Virtues of Catharticum Caryophillatum just before going .

31. Electuarium Catharticum Cholagogum Mynsichti , An Electuary purging Choler .

℞ Juyce of Roses expressed , white Sugar A. ℥ viij : species Diarrhodon Abbatis vitriolated ʒ jx ; Rosin of Scammony ℥ j ; spodiumʒ jss ; Gallia Moschata , ℈ j ; boyl the juyce and sugar to a just consistency , then add the species , and make an Electuary .

It purges all hot and bilious humours in every Disease , and from all parts , and that without Pain . Dose à ʒij adʒiii .

32. Electuarium catharticum Vitae Mynsichti ; The purging Electuary of Life .

℞ Venice Treacle ℥ iij ; species Diaesulae nostrae ℥ j ss ; Mercurius Vitae ʒ j ; mix , and with Mynsicht's pectoral Syrrup make an Electuary S.A.

It prevails against all manner of Feavers , the Plague , all Diseases of the Head proceeding from cold and moisture ; the French Pox , Leprosy , Cacochymia , Dropsy , stinking Ulcers ; it is a most powerful Remedy , and a great Secret in the cure of Quartans , because it leaves no impurity behind in the whole humane Body . Dose à ʒ j adʒ j ss or ij , if very strong : It is not to be given before Breakfast but presently after .

33. Electuarium catharticum passulatum Mynsichti ; Purging Electuary of Raisins .

℞ Confectio Passulata , or Rob of Raisins of the Sun ℥ ij ; Gummy Jallap in fine pouder ℥ j ; oyl of Aniseeds ℈ j : mix and with syrup of Cinnamon make an Electuary .

It purges Choler flegm and watery humors powerfully from all parts of the Body , it expels Wind , opens Obstructions , purifies the Blood , eases pains of the Joints , Bow els and Reins ; is profitable in Asthma's , old Coughs , and the Lues Venerea : Dose â ʒ ij ad iij.

34. Electuarium catharticum Peruvianum Mynsichti , A purging Electuary of Cambogia .

℞ Electuary Diacori ℥ vj : Extract of Gum de Peru , ℥ j : species Diarrhodon Abbatis ℥ ss: Extract of the Grains of Chermesʒ iii : Gallia Moschata vera ʒ ss: Oyl of Mace ℈ j : and with a little Syrup of Citron Peels make an Electuary .

It prevails against the most powerful and contumacious Diseases proceeding from a serous or watery humor ; it takes away water collected in the Capacity of the Abdomen ; as also pituitous , thick , and crude Humors from the most remote parts , for all which purposes t is most powerful ; for which cause it is profitable in Gouts and other Joynt Diseases proceeding from a cold and moist cause ; it cures the Dropsys , Ascites and Anasarca : Dose à ʒ ij adʒ iij.

CHAP. XXIII . Of PILLS .

1. PIlulae Panchymagogae Nostrae , Our Pills purging all humors .

℞ Colocynthis , resinous Scammony , ana ℥ j : Elaterium , Turbith mineral , ana ℥ ss: Oyl of Carawaysʒiij : salt of Tartarʒj : with syrupus de spina Cervina , q. s. make a mass of Pills .

In the Cachexia , Dropsy , Leprosy , Scabs , Ring-worms , Jaundice , Scurvy , and the like , they are a most stupendious Cathartick . They Purge both thick and thin humors : in all kinds of old , inveterate and stubborn Ulcers , as the Woolf , Cancer , Fistula , &c. they are a certain Remedy : in the Gout , Kings Evil , Sciatica , Gonorthaea Virulenta , but chiefly the French Pox , in what age , degree or kind soever ( if curable ) they are a certain cure . Dose à gr. x. ad ℈ j. in the morning .

2. Pilulae Agregativae Nost . Our Pills purging all parts .

℞ Colocynthis , Scammony , Turpethum , Hermodacts , Jallap , Cambogia , black Hel. lebor , ana ℥ ij : Rhubarb , Agarick , Sena , ana ℥ j : Mercurius Dulcis , salt of Tarcar , ana ℥ iiij : Aloes ℥ x : Cloves , Ginger , Aniseeds , ana ℥ iij ss: all being in fine pouder , with syrup of Purging Thorn , q. s. make a mass of Pills .

It is an Universal Purge , wonderful in the Gout , performing what most other purges will do ; it evacuates Choler , Flegm , Melancholy and watery Humors , cures Diseases thence proceeding , and brings down the Terms . Dose à gr. xx : adʒ ss: manè .

3. Pilulae Diureticae Clossaei , Diuretick Pills of Clossaeus .

℞ Venice Turpentine , white Vitriol , ana , mix them in a Mortar till they incorporate .

They strengthen the Reins , and provokes Urine much . Dose àʒj : adʒiij : as Schroder saith , for it is known by Experience , that Turpentine added to Vitriol takes off its Emetick and burning quality , making it thereby Diuretick . 'T is an extraordinary good Medicine in all dislic●lties of making Water .

4. Pilulae Ruffi Nostrae , seu Pestilentiales , Pills of Russius after Our Order .

℞ Aloes ℥ ij : Myrrh , Saffron , ana ℥ j : Camphir ℥ ss: salt of Tartarʒij : make a mass of Pills with syrup of Buckthorn .

They both prevent and cure the Plague , and all malign Feavers : they purge gently the Head , Stomach , and Belly of Humors and Excrements ; as also strengthens the Womb and kills Worms . In Diseases of the Stomach there is scarcely a better purge . Dose àʒ ss: ad ℈ ij . overnight .

5. Pilulae Euphorbij Nost . Our Pills of Euphorbium .

℞ Euphorbiumʒss : Colocynthis , Agarick , Resin of Jallap , Sagapenum , Aloes , salt of Tartar A. ʒiij : with syrup of Buchthorn q.s. make Pills .

It is very good against the Scurvy , Dropsy and Gout ; It cures the Yellow Jaundice and Kings-Evil ; it warms the Stomach and purges water abundantly : Dose ad ℈ j , or gr. xxv . in the morning early .

6. Pilulae Hydropicae Bontij , The Hydropick Pills of Bontius .

℞ Aloesʒijss : Cambogia , Ammoniacum A. ʒjss : Scammonyʒj : Tartar Vitriolateʒss : with syrup of Buckthorn , q. s. make a Mass .

It is good against tartarous Diseases , hypocondriack Melancholy , obstructions of the Liver , Spleen and Mesentery , &c. These are the Pills with which Bontius , Physician to the Prince of Orange , got such Credit in Curing the Dropsy , &c. for they purge water powerfully : Dose à gr. x : ad ℈ j.

7. Pilulae Tartareae Schroderi , Schroders Pills of Tartar .

℞ Aloes dissolved in Juyce of Strawberries ℥ j : Resin of Ammoniacum ℥ ss: Salt of Steel , Essence of Saffron , A. ʒj : purging Magistery of Tartar ( dissolved in Bugloss water and inspissated ) ʒij : Extract of Gentianʒj ss: with Tincture of Tartar make a Mass .

It purges Tartarous slime , and cleanses the Stomach , Liver , Spleen , and Womb , curing all Diseases arising from thence with ease . Dose ℈ ss: before Supper , it will purge gently the next day .

8. Laudanum Antimoniale Sennerti , Sennertus his Pills against Feavers .

℞ sugared Oyl of Antimony ℥ j : Aloes ℥ ss: Ambergrise , Saffron , A. ʒij : Essence of Saffronʒj : make them into a mass of Pills .

It is excellent against Feavers , easing all Pains , it purges , and sometimes sweats . Dose ℈ ss: before the Fit , in Elect. ad Tabidos .

9. Pilulae Anodynae Nost . Our Anodyne Pills .

℞ salt of Tartar prepared ( with Oyl of Aniseeds by imbibing the Salt with the Oyl , till it has drunk up three times its weight of Oyl ) lb ij : strained Opium ( inspissate almost to dryness ) lb j ss: Viper pouder , Bezoar Mineral , A. lb ss: Extracts of Contrayerva , Virginian Snake-root , of Gentian and of Bay-berries , A. ℥ iiij : Camphir , Oyl of Mace by Expression , distilled Oyls of Nutmegs , Cloves and Sassafras , A. ℥ ij : mix , and make a mass of Pills : if it grows too stiff , you may malax it with a sufficient quantity of Mithridate or Venice Treacle : then keep it a silver Box with a screw .

It is Cordial , and brings forth the Small Pox and Measles ; and is excellent good against all sorts of Feavers , both continual and intermitting . It is a great Anodine , Diaphoretick and Diuretick , good against Melancholy , Phantasms , Vertigo , Frenzy , Head-ach , Megrim , Stitches and Pains in the Side : it expells Wind , eases the Cholick , causes sleep and rest , helps pains in the Teeth , or in any part of the Body whatsoever : it cures Coughs , Asthma's , the Pleurisy , Vomitings , Weakness , pains and oppression of the Stomach : It stops all Fluxes , heals a Gonorrhaea , strengthens the Reins , is profitable in the Stone and Gravel , expelling them from the parts ; and in a word , is a notable specifick in the Gout , or any raging pain in any part of the Body . Dose à gr. iiij . ad xij . or xvj . either alone in a Pill , or dissolved in Sack. If Oyl of Aniseeds in this Composition should go against the Stomach of the Patient , you may make it up with Distilled Oyls of Juniper-berries , or of Fennel seeds , or of Wormwood , which is as good as any of them .

10. Pilulae Catholicae Poterij , Universal Pills of Poterius :

℞ fine Aloes ℥ j : choice Myrrh ℥ ss: Mastichʒij : Saffronʒj : white Flowers of Antimonyʒij : pouder each apart finely , and with syrup of Buckthorn , q. s. make a mass of Pills by beating in a Mortar .

This famous Composition is powerful against Cholicks , Asthma's , Megrims , Vertigo's , Epilepsies , Gouts , Sciatica's , and all sorts of Feavers . Dose à gr. xv . ad xxv . in a morning fasting : the white flowers of Antimony ( disguised by Poterius , under the name of Magnesia Saturnina meteorisata ) are powerful in quickning the other Ingredients , which although they are exceeding Emetick alone , yet thus mixt they lose that quality , and purge only by Stool .

11. Pilulae Odontalgicae , Pills for the Tooth-ach .

℞ Castorʒj : Opium Extractedʒij : Camphirʒiiij : pouder the Camphir and Castor , which with the Opium make into Pills : if the Extract is too stiff , moisten it with a few drops of the Syrup of Poppies .

It is a famous Opiate against pains of the Teeth , which it eases in a moment ; if a Tooth be rotten and hollow , put a little hereof into the hollowness , and leave it there , renewing it as need requires . It is also a most excellent thing against Fits of the Mother , and all pains whatsoever , in any part of the Body , being no ways inserior to Laudanum : Dose à gr. ij , ad iiij , or vj : If you add Saccharum Saturni , Sal Prunellae , A. ʒj ss: the Medicine will be never the worse .

12. Pilulae Hystericae , Pills for the Womb.

℞ Faecula of Bryony , choice Myrrh , Vitriol of Mars , Salt of Mugwort , A. ℥ j : Castoreum , Rue , Camphir , Galbanum , A. ʒij : soft Extract of Aloes , ( prepared with juyce of Mugwort ) ℥ v : with the Extract of Aloes and Galbanum dissolved , mix the Vitriol of Mars , Salt of Mugwort , and Foecula of Bryony poudred ; then Castor , Rue and Myrrh , all in fine pouder ; and lastly the Camphir , reduced small with a few drops of Spirit of Wine : make all into a mass of Pills by beating : if there be not moisture enough , you may supply the want with Hony of stinking Arach .

This Medicine is a specisick in Fits of the Mother , and in most other Diseases arising from the Womb : it cleanses and carries off all its impurities , is good in a Cachexia , the Green-sickness , and to provoke the Terms , being taken á gr. xx . adʒ ss: for several daies together .

13. Pilulae Arthriticae Mayherni , Dr. Mayherns Gout Pills .

℞ pouder of Ground-pine ℥ ss: Spanish juyce of Liquoriceʒij : Betonyʒjss : Stones of Medlarsʒiij : all being in a subtil pouder , with a sufficient quantity of Venice Turpentine , make a mass of Pills .

The use of these Pills , Mayhern commends as a wonderful thing in the Cure of the Gout ; being used ( after universal purging of the three Regions of the Body , and a sudorifick dyet ) for about a years space together ; which although they cause no sensible evacuation ; yet by the long and uninterrupted use of them , they send forth the Tartarous matter by Urine , by a faculty altogether specifick and thereby very much strengthen the Joynts . Let them be taken every day àʒj . ad ij . three hours before eating ; walking , or using gentle Exercise after them .

14. Pilulae de Galbano Sylvij , Sylvius his Pills of Galbanum .

℞ Galbanum prepared with Vinegar of Squills ℈ ij . Vitriol of Mars , calcined white by a slow and gentle fire , choice Mastich , A. ℈ j. Castoreum , red Myrrh , A. gr. xv . Saffron ℈ ss. Troches of Alhandalʒj . Resins of Jallap and Scammony , A. ℈ j. Oyl of Citron peels gut . vj. mix and make a mass for fifty Pills .

They correct and mildly cast forth glassy flegm from all parts of the Body , cure Gripings , Jaundice , fits of the Mother , Scurvy , Dropsy , and Gout . Dose iij , iiij , or v. or so many Pills as may be convenient , in a morning fasting . They expel the vitious Humors slowly , yet surely and kindly : I have proved them admirable in the Kings-Evil and Rickets .

15. Pilulae Nucum Indorum , Pills of the Indian Nuts .

℞ Aloes , Cambogiae , Scammony , A. ℥ j. Indian Nuts ℥ ij . make all into as fine pouders as you can , and with the Oily Nuts and a very small quantity of Honey , let all be beaten into a mass of Pills .

They purge all Humors admirably , both upwards and downwards , taking away the filth of Stomach and Bowels , they cure Gouts , Dropsies , Jaundice , Scurvy , and are prevalent in all sorts of Agues and Feavers : Dose three little Pills , somewhat bigger than white Pease .

16. Pilulae-Familias Nostrae , Our Family Pills .

℞ Resinous Scammony ℥ iiij . Resin of Jallap ℥ i j ss. Gutta Gamba , Extractum Benedictum ( in our Pharm . Lond. Lib. 4. Cap. 8. Sect. 32. ) A , ℥ ij . Tartar Vitriolate ℥ j ss. Elaterium , Extract of Saffron , Pouder of Cloves , Mace , Nutmegs , Castoreum , A. ℥ j. mix , and with syrupus de spina Cervina , q. s. make a mass of Pills .

The virtues hereof you may see at large in Our Dispensatory , lib. 4. cap 23. sect. 96. They are truly a specifick in the Scurvy , Dropsy , Gout , Consumption , and scabby or leprous Excretions : if you add to the Composition , Colocynthis in pouder , Mercurius dulcis three times sublimed , A. ℥ j. it will be very powerful in killing of Worms of all sorts , whether in old or young ; and will also be prevalent against the French Disease ; but much more powerful in this last case if instead of the Mercurius Dulcis you put in as much good Turpethum Minerale , or Artificial Cinnabar ; otherwise the simple prescript aforegoing , is inferior to no common Medicine , and may safely serve as an Universal Purge , in all Families : The rest of the Virtues , you may seek out in Our Dispensatory , the place aforecited . Dose á gr. xv . ad ℈ j. or ʒss . in strong bodies .

17. Pilulae Odontalgicae Herlicij , Pills for the Tooth-ach .

℞ Parsly-seed gr. ij . Henbane seed , Opium , A. gr. iiij . syrup of Poppies , q. s. mix and make a mass of Pills .

They cure the Tooth-ach , presently ; but they would be much more effectual , if to the Composition there was added Camphir gr . iij. sal Prunellae , gr . ij .

18. Pilulae Hystericae Sculteti , Scultetus his Hysterick Pills .

℞ Pills of Castor ℈ ij . Extract of Cochiae ℈ j. Resin of Jallap , gr . vj. Mugwort-Water q. s. make them into a mass , of which form twenty one Pills .

In giving these Pills , he commonly opened before hand the Saphena Vein of the right foot , then he gave these Pills : they provoke the Terms powerfully , resist Vapours , and helps fits of the Mother . Dose seven Pills .

19. Laudanum Minerale Mynsichti , Mineral Laudanum of Mynsicht .

℞ Anodyn Sulphur of Vitriol , corrected and fixedʒij . Magistery of Pearlʒss : Extracts of Lignum Aloes , and of Saffron , A. ℈ j. Oriental Bezoar , Vnicorns Horn , A. gr. xv . Oyls of Cloves and of Cinnamon , A. ℈ ss. mix , and with syrup of Corn Poppy flowers , make a mass of Pills .

It is a powerful Anodyn , causing rest and sleep , it stops Catarrhs , Coughs , helps Wheezings , and other affects of the Trachea arteria ; it stops Distillations into the Breast , Lungs , Eyes , or Teeth , and helps in the Cholick . Dose à gr. vj. ad x. or xij .

20. Pilulae ad Lepram Sculteti , Pills against the Leprosy .

℞ Pilulae aurae ℈ ij . Extract of Cochie minor ℈ ss. Extract of black Hellebor ℈ ss. Resin of Jallap , gr. vij . with Syrup of Betony , q. s. make twenty one Pills , and gild them .

It is an excellent Purge for the intention : the sick took these Pills , twice ( seven Pills to a Dose ) which gave ten Stools at a time , after that the Electuarium ad Lepram ( which see 22. Sect. 19. of this Book ) had been taken 14 days .

21. Pilulae Aloëphanginae Mynsichti , The Aloetick Pills of Mynsicht .

℞ Sena ℥ iiij : roots of Polypody ℥ j : of black Hellebor , Troches albandal , yellow of Orange Peels , Cummin-seed , A. ʒss : Roman Wormwood , Carduus Ben. Chamaepitys , Veronica , A. M j : of the Cordial Flowers , Arabian Stoechas , Centory flowers the less , Camomil , A. P. iij : grossly bruise and infuse all in Mallago Sack q. s. then boyl with a gentle fire , till a third part remain ; after express strongly and strain : In this straining lb ii : dissolve of the very best Succotrine Aloes ℥ xvj : stir continually over a gentle heat , till they are inspissate to a just thickness ; then add species Diamoschi dulc. Diambrae , A. ℥ ss: Magisteries of red Myrrh , and of Mastich , Saffron in pouder , A. ʒiij : Oyls Chymical of Camomil , of white Amber , of Rosemary , of Cummin-seeds and of Carraways , A. ʒss : mix and make a mass of Pills .

They are excellent against diseases of the Head and Stomach , as Head-ach , Megrim , Vertigo , Epilepsy , Apoplexy , &c. they comfort the sight , conserve the Vigor of the Mind , and help difficulty of Hearing : In Hypocondriack Melancholy , and other affects thence proceeding , as Cancers , Elephantiasis , Quartans , Black Jaundice , &c. and in all obstructions of both Liver and Spleen ; they are a most excellent Remedy . They cleanse the Stomach of gross , windy , and vitious Humors , help concoction , gently purge , and preserve all the Viscera from putrefaction . Dose à ℈ j : adʒj .

22. Pilulae proprietatis Mynsichti , Pills of Property .

℞ Pills Aloëphanginae of Mynsicht ℥ iiij : Tartar Vitriolate ℥ j : Lac sulphurit ℥ ss: Extract of the Wood of Aloesʒj : mix , and with Malago Wine make a Mass of Pills : adding a little Oyl of Fennel seed in making them up .

The Virtues of these Pills are so great and ( as Mynsicht says ) so many , that we dare not venture to give you them in English , least we should be thought to Romance : take them therefore in his own words : Caput , pectus , Hypocondria , & stomachum humoribus Crassis , pituitosis , & putridis repleta , pedetentim quidem , sed radicitus expurgant : Immò humores tartareos & corruptos in ventriculo immersor evacuant , & omnia membra principalia confortant & à putridine praeservant . Preterea omnes fluxus seu Catarrhos à Cerebro ad subjectas partes delabentes exsiccant & consumunt . Concoctionem juvant . Appetentiam excitant . Virtutes Naturales muniunt . Sanguinem & spiritum Clarificant . Mirificè adversus pestiferae luis contagia populatim grassantia pollent ; nec non Lumbricos tam in pueris quam adultis necant , suffocant , atque deturbant . In Epilepsia , Tussi , Apoplexia Asthmate , Phthisi , Hectica , Lue Venerea , Convulsione Nervorum , Arthridite , Podagra , Sciatica , venarum , vicerumque obstructionibus summoperè conducunt & à me ordinatae sunt , potius ut confortent , quàm ut alvum ducant : possunt tamen pro lubricitate alvi ad libitum sive manè , sive serò , sive quavis bora diti , post Cibum , ante Cibum , in omnibus ferè morbis praecipuè autem Phlegmaticis & corrosivis usurpari . Tum quoque in omnibus febribus continuis & intermittentibus agris felicissimo successu offeruntur : non solum enim alvum aliquo modo solvunt ; sed etiam Corporis vires restaurant atque refocillant . Dosis eadem observatur , quae in pilulis Aloëphanginis nostris . The Virtues are indeed the same with the former , save this is the more powerful Medicament .

23. Pilulae Anodynae Mynsichti , Pills easing pain .

℞ Pill Aloëphangine of Mynsichtʒiij : Tartar Vitriolate , Laudanum Mynsichti , A. ʒj : mix , and with Confect of Alkermes dissolved in Aqua Hypnotica , make a mass of Pills .

They ease and mitigate all sharp and acute pains whatsoever , the Torsions of the Bowels , Griping of the Guts , Cholick , Stone in the Reins , Gout , Pleurisy , long watchings , and in almost all other Diseases , they are found to be excellent , and indeed to excel , and to be more safe than Laudanum alone : for by reason of the additions of the Pilulae Aloëphangino , and the Tartar Vitriolate , the Laudanum cannot bind the Belly , in such sort as when it is given alone . Dose â gr . xij : ad xv . or ℈ j. or gr . xxv . or ʒss : to be taken at night going to Bed.

24. Pilulae Antiscorbuticae Timaei , Pills against the Scurvy .

℞ Quercetans Melanagogue Pillsʒjss : Extract of Senaʒ ss: Resin of Jallapʒj : gr . vj : Tartar Vitrio late gr. xiij . Volatile Salt of Amber ℈ j : seeds of Garden Cresses , of Scurvy Grass , of Mustard , A. ʒss : mix , and make Pills , S. A.

The Title shews the Intent , they purify the Blood , and cleanse the whole body from all cold , thick , viscous , watery , flegmatick and melancholick humors . Dose â ℈ j : adʒss .

25. Pilulae Vterinae Mynsichti , Pills for Womb.

℞ Mynsichts Pilulae Aloëphangine ℥ j : Faecula of Brymyʒj : salts of Tin , of Pearl , of red Coral , A. ʒ ss: Extracts of Castoreum , of the Callous of Horse Legs , A. ℈ j : Oyl of Angelica ℈ ss: mix , and make a mass of Pills , which form by anointing your Fingers with Oyl of Amber .

They cleanse and strengthen the Womb , provoke the Terms , and help fits of the Mother . Dose à ℈ j : adʒss : in any proper Vehicle .

26. Pilulae ad Pestem Fioravanti , Pills against the Plague from Fioravant .

℞ fine Bole , Terra sigillata , Zedoary , roots of white Diptamnus , fine Aloes , Camphir , A. ℥ ss: Diagridium , Saffron , A. ℈ j : let all be in a subtil pouder , and with clarified Honey , q. s. make a Mass of Pills .

The Title shews the Intention ; they may be given in all malign Feavers , from ℈ j. adʒss , or ℈ ij .

CHAP. XXIV . Of TROCHES .

1. CAchunde Indicum Zacuti Lusitani , Indian Cachunde of Zacutus .

℞ Terrae Cimiolae , or Sigillatae lb ij : red Saunders lb iiij : burnt Ivory lb iij ss: Oriental Bezoar ℥ xx : Lignum Aloes ℥ x : burnt Silk ℥ viij : Ambergrise ℥ vj : Pearls prepared ℥ iiij : yellow Saunders ℥ iij : Musk , Gallia Moschata , Mastich , Calamus Aromaticus , Galangal , Cinnamon , Rhubarb , red Coral , fine Bole , Wormwood , Myrobalans , Chebulan and Bellerick , Aloes , washt with juyce of Roses , A. ℥ ij : pouder what is to be poudred very fine , and being moistned with some few drops of Balsam , odoriferous Wine , and Cinnamon Water , let them be aryed in the shaddow , and then made up with a sufficient quantity of fine and white Sugar : soften all till they become a lump of Clay as it were , very clammy , roapy , and exceeding red : of which ( as of China Dish stuff ) many things are shaped , and vessels framed , which Merchants carry from the East-Indies , to sundry parts of the World , especially to Lisbon in Portugal : what I have seen of it , was in the form of Tablets or Troches , with a certain Seal and Inscription , by which it was pretended that they wrought also Magically .

This Antidote is used by the Princes of India and Noble Men of China , especially to move Venery , for it wonderfully provokes Lust , and strengthens the procreative Virtue , or Genital and Seminal parts , being thus used . They hold a bit in their Mouths , as big as a lentil , whence a sweet and odoriferous Liquor and scent does flow . It strengthens the Stomach , discusses Wind , powerfully helps Melancholick Diseases , settles a trembling Heart , is exceeding available for pains at Stomach , falling sickness , and cold Diseases of the Nerves . It refreshes the Vital and Animal Spirits , strengthens all the Faculties , defends the Brain , is good against Poyson , and the chief remedy in the World against a stinking Breath . It preserves the symmetry of the natural heat , delays Death , and makes a long Life , being sold at a very great rate . It strengthens to admiration , being chiefly taken by the Vice-Roys , and Princes of India . Thus Zacutus Lucitanus , in his Prax. admirand . Lib. 2. Obs . 6. We know it to be an Antidote against all sorts of Poyson , Plague , and Pestilential Feavers , Small-Pox , Measles , all sorts of Melancholy , Atrophia's , Hecticks , and other wasting or pinings of the Body . Dose à gr. xij . ad ℈ j. and sometimes adʒss . or more .

2. Succolata Indica Antonij Colmineri ; Indian Chocolate of Colminer .

℞ Cacao Nuts , Nᵒ. 700. Cods of long red Pepper , Nᵒ. xiiij . Cods of Campeche , Nᵒ. vij : Almonds , Hazle-Nuts , A. lxxxiiij . or their equal weight of Rice in fine pouder : Cinnamon ℥ ij . Cloves , Mace , Nutmegs , A. ℥ j ss. Aniseedsʒiiij . Achioteʒj . or enough to color it : fine white Sugar lb jss . mix and make a mass , which form into Rotulae or Rouls weighing ℥ iiij , viij , or xij . a piece .

There are various ways , Ingredients , and Proportion , extant , in order to the making up of this Compositum , among which two are chief , viz. that which we have exhibited in Our Pharmacop , Lib. 4. Cap. 24. Sect. 63. and this which we have incerted here . They were described both of them , by Antonio Colminero of Ledesma in Spain , a Doctor of Physick , whose Descriptions we have followed in both places , with some small alterations , chiefly in the Aniseeds , in the Dispensatory it is ʒ vij : here 't is ʒ iv only : they that sancy not the Aniseeds may put in the less : It is a great restorer of Nature , and therefore good against Consumptions and Hecticks . The manner and Practise of using of it , you must search out in our Pharmacopoea , the place afore-cited . In the making up hereof , if the dissolution of a little Gum Tragacanth in Rose-water be added , the body will be the more firm , keep better , and more strongly resist the Intromission of the Air , which otherwise it would be the more subject to .

3. Trochisci de Contrayarva , The Contrayerva stone .

℞ Contrayerva , Oriental Pearls , red Coral , White Amber prepared , A. ʒ ij : Crabs Eyes prepar'd ℥ j : make them up into Balls or Troches with Gelly of Vipers , dry , and keep them for Vse .

This Medicine is a great Cordial , good against Poyson , plague , and other malign contagious and pestilential Distempers . Dose à ℈ j adʒ j , in broth , Cinnamon-water , or Cordial Syrup .

4. Trochisci Alexiterii nost . Our Cordial Troches .

℞ Extracts of Contrayerva of Virginea Snake-weed , of Roots of Angelica , of Elecampane , A. ʒ ij ; Magisteries of Pearl and Coral made with spirit of Venus , Viper-pouder A. ʒ iij : Oriental Bezoar ℥ ss: with white Sugar , and mucilage of Gum Tragacanth , A. q. s. and Musk ℈ ij , make Troches .

They comfort the heart , resist Poyson , strengthen nature , cure the Plague and all malign Feavers , restore such as are in Consumptions , and facilitate the Delivery of Women . If they be given in Travel , or to women having Fits of the Mother , or that are troubled with the the Spleen , you will do well to leave the Musk out . Dose ℈ j.

5. Trochisci bechici Opiati , Troches for a Cough .

℞ Juyce of Liquorice lb j : pure Sugar lb ij. Opium ( dissolved first in Juyce of Limons strain'd and inspissated , then in oyl of Sulphur mixt with water , and inspissate ) ℥ j : with mucilage of Gum Tragacanth in Poppy-water , and Muskʒ j : make little Troches .

They cure the Cough , and help hoarsness , ease pain in the Stomach , cause rest , stop loosenesses and all fluxes of humours , and help spitting of Blood. Dose â gr . xij . ad ℈ j.

6. Trochisci de Gutta Gamba ; Troches of Cambogia .

℞ of the Gum in pouder , mix it so with oyl of Tartar , that it may be a Paste : Malax it long in a Glass Mortar with a Glass Pestel , till it change Color : add S. V. tartarized ; steep it 15 hours in heat that will not melt it : decant and malax as before , with fresh oyl of Tartar ; Do it thrice ; then being white , wash it with Rose-water , dry it , and make Troches .

It purges gently without Vomiting , and is excellent against the Dropsy , and all Diseases proceeding of watery and hydropical humors . Dose â gr . xvi . adʒ ss.

7. Trochisci Moschati Sculteti , Musked Troches of Scultetus .

℞ Species Diaireos ℈ ij : Diambrae pouder of Orris , A. ℈ j : Troches of Gallia Moschata , gr. xxij : Amylum or white starchʒ j : white Sugar candy , Sugar Penids , A. ʒ vj ; Ambergrise , gr. vj : with Mucilage of Gum Tragacanth in Rosewater q.s. make Troches .

They are pectoral , good against Coughs , and vices of breathing , with other Diseases of the Lungs ; they also cause a sweet Breath .

8. Trochisci Benzoi , Aug. Troches of Benjamin .

℞ Benjamin ℥ vj ; wood of Aloes ℥ viij ; Styrax Calamita ℥ iij ; Ireos florentineʒ ij ; Muskʒ ss: sugar lb iij mix and make Troches .

They strengthen and comfort the head and stomach , drying up cold and moist humors .

9. Trochisci de Corallio Nicholai , Nicholaus his Troches of Coral .

℞ Red Coral , Cinnamon , Myrrh , Amomus , Poppy seeds , A. ℥ ss: Schaenanth , Saffron A. ʒii ; Calamus Aromaticus , Xylobalsamum , Cassia lignea , Indian leaf or Mace , Mastich , Phu , or Valerian , Polymountain , Asarabacca , Doves-Foot , A. ʒj : Wine q. s. make Troches according to Art.

The Troches of Coral in Our Pharm . lib. 4. cap. 24. sect. 42. are from Galen , and are of a very astringent and binding nature : these also bind and stop fluxes of Blood , but nothing in comparison of them : those of Galen are most styptick , these are most Cordial ; these being taken in a morning fasting are prevalent against Wind , the Coeliack passion , and the Bloody-Flux .

10. Trochisci de Croco Nicholai , Nicholas his Troches of Saffron .

℞ Saffronʒx : red Roses , Bishops-weed , Myrrh , A. ʒj ss: Xyloaloes ℈ ij : with Rose Water q.s. make Troches .

They open Obstructions of both Liver and Spleen , discuss Wind , and strengthen the Heart .

11. Pastilli Nerae , Persuming Cakes or Troches of Nera .

℞ of the best Ambergriseʒviij : Xyloaloesʒiij : Musk ℈ ss: Camphir gr. ij : let all be reduced into fine pouder , and form Troches according to Art.

They are a great perfume , and a most excellent Cordial , strenthning the Head , Brain , Heart , and all the principal parts ; and mightily recreating the Spirits . The Pouders are made into Troches , by a small addition of Liquid Amber , or Opobalsamum . They are seldom made but for Kings , Princes and great men .

12. Trochisci Pestilentiales , Troches against the Plague .

℞ yellow of Citron Peels dryedʒss : Zedoary , Angelica , A. ℥ ss: Xyloaloes ℈ ij : Orrice-root ℥ ss: Cloves , choice Cinnamon , Nutmegs , A. ʒj : white Sugar ℥ iij : with Mucilage of Gum Tragacanth , make Troches .

They are of good use to be held in the Mouth till they dissolve , in all pestilential and contagious times , or when any Epidemick Disease is reigning .

13. Trochisci Vitae Mynsichti , Mynsichts Troches of Life .

℞ Tabulated sugar ℥ viij : Confect of Alkermes ℥ ss: Pearls prepared , Ambergrise , A. ʒj : Musk , fine precious stones prepared , A. ℈ j : Elaesaccharum of Cinnamon and of Cloves , A. ℈ ss: mix and with Mucilage of Tragacanth in Rose Water make Troches .

They are a very great Cordial , good against fainting and swooning Fits , and other passions of the Heart and Spirits .

14. Trochisci Ophthalmici Mynsichti , Troches for sore Eyes .

℞ Ceruse washed ℥ j : Harts horn calcin'd without fire : Sarcocol cleansed , Tutia prepared , A. ℥ ss: Gum Arabick , Tragacanth , Amylum , A. ʒij : Mother of Pearls prepared , Pompholyx , Olibanum , A. ʒj : Opium prepared , Camphir , A. ʒss : mix , and with the white of an Egg , make Troches .

Being dissolved in any proper water for a Collyrium , they prevail against all Diseases of the Eyes , as Rheums or defluxions of sharp humors , soreness , blood-shot , and Itch of the Eyes : as also against all manner of sharp pains , Scabs , Ulcers of the Eyes , Pustles , Blows , Ruptures , Contusions , &c.

15. Trochisci de Alumine Mynsichti ; Troches of Alum .

℞ Crude Alum , roots of Pyrethrum , A. ℥ ss: long Pepper , Henbane feeds , A. ʒij : Rye flower , white Chalk , Niter prepared , A. ʒjss : Ginger , Cloves , Opium prepared , A. ʒj : with Juyce of the small stinging Nettles make Troches .

They cleanse the Teeth , being rubbed thereon ; also they give ease in the Tooth-Ach , being held in the Mouth against the place pained .

16. Trochisci de satureia Mynsichti , Troches of Savory .

℞ Savory dryed ℥ ss: Marjoram , Origanum , A. ʒij : Flowers of Lavender , of Rosemary , red Roses , Aʒj ss: Xyloaloes , Gum Arabick , Tragacanth , roots of Avens , Florentine Orice , A. ʒj : Cloves , Nutmegs , Cardamoms the less , Cubebs , A. ʒss : Ambergrise , Musk , A. ℈ ss: mix , and with the whites of Eggs , make Troches weighing each one Dram.

Two , three or four or more being dissolved by boyling in Mynsichts Cephalick Lixivium ( which see in Our Pharm . Lond. lib. 5. cap. 1. sect. 38. ) and the Head then washed therewith warm , cleanses the skin thereof from its filth and excrements ; it also opens the Pores thereof , and there by eases vehement Head-achs , Megrims , and helps other Diseases thereof , coming of cold and moisture : It cleanses , strengthens , and corroborates all the parts of the Head , helps against a Vertigo , drys up Catarishs , comforts the Memory , and sharpens the Senses .

17. Trochisci de Nitro Mynsichti , Troches of Niter .

℞ Rouls of Barberries ( see Our Pharm . Lib. 4. Cap. 24. Sect. 61. ) Rouls of the juyce of English Currans , A. ℥ viij : species Diarrhodon Abbatis , sprinkled with Spirit of Vitriol , Niter prepared , A. ℥ j : pouder of Roses vitriolatedʒij : Oyl of Cinnamon gut . iiij : mix , and with Tragacanth dissolved in juyce of Citrons , make Troches .

They are good in Quinsies , Inflamations of the Mouth and Tongue ; effervescencies of the Blood ; scalding and heat of Urine , and in all burning Feavers , chiefly a putrid Semitertian . Dose àʒj : adʒij : in any specifick Vehicle .

Doron Medicum . A SUPPLEMENT TO THE External Compound Medicaments . LIBER TERTIVS .
CHAP. I. Of LOTIONS .

1. LIquor Cosmeticus Maxij , Maxy his beautifying Liquor .

℞ spring Water lb v . bitter Almonds blanched lb ss. Camphir , Ceruse , both in fine pouder , A. ℥ ij . Corrosive sublimate in fine pouderʒij . juyce of two large Limons or ℥ iiij . in which dissolve the sublimate , make the Almonds into Milk with the Water , strain , and therewith mix the Camphir , ( first dissolved in a little thereof ) then the Ceruse , lastly the dissolved sublimate .

It is an excellent thing to cleanse the Skin of all manner of Impurities , as Scabs , Itch , Pimples , Freckles , Sun-burnings , Spots , Redness , Yellowness , Scurff , Morphew , and such other like Deformities , only by washing therewith morning and Evening : put a little out into an earthen thing ( not any thing of Metal ) and therewith wash , but beware that you let it not touch either Eyes or Teeth .

2. Liquor Cosmeticus , A Beautifying Liquor .

℞ of the Galls of Oxen or Bulls lb iiij . digest twenty four hours in B.M. adding Roch Allum , Sandiver , or Salt of Glass poudred , A. ℥ j. mix , and put them into a glass Matrass , which stop close : expose all to the Sun ( in the midst of Summer ) for 14 days , shaking the glass every day ; then filterate . In the filterated Liquor , put Venice Talk ( poudred fine , and dissolved in Spirit of Vinegar , from Spanish Wine ) ℥ ij . Borax , Sperma Caeti , A. ℥ j. Sugar Candy ℥ iij. Camphir , sweet Sublimate , A. ℥ ss. then expose them to the Sun again for fourteen days more ; shaking the Glass often every day : Lastly , filterate , and keep it for use .

It is an excellent Cosmetick , takes away Freckles , Scurff , Morphew , and other Deformities from the Skin , which first let be made very clean , with Wheat-Bran water , then with warm fair water , after which lay on this : this do morning and evening .

3. Liquor Cosmeticus Willisis , Doctor Willis his Cosmetick Water .

℞ Mercury sublimate in pouder ℥ j. put it into a Tin Vessel with three pints of Spring Water : let it stand twenty four hours , now and then stirring it with a wooden Spatula , until the whole Liquor grows black , then silter it through brown Paper , so will it be clear ; keep it in a Glass for use .

It helps admirably all cutaneous Diseases and deformities , as Freckles , Lentils , Macula Materna , redness , Worms , &c. for it drives away the humors within the little Pores , dissolves the inveterate and stubborn combination of Salts and Sulphurs , and restores the whole Skin ( though evilly framed , as to its Pores ) making it well coloured . Wherefore it is useful , not only to cleanse the spots of the Face , but also to take away wheals and its redness , as also the Disease called Erysipela's . Particularly for Worms in the Face with black Heads , it is an appropriate Remedy above all others : yet it ought not to be used too familliarly , least by the constancy thereof , it should fall into the Pores , and insinuating it self with the Blood and nervous Liquor , should prejudice their temperaments , and so imprint on the Brain , or on the Praecordia , a virulency never to be wiped out .

4. Liquor seu Vinum Cosmeticum , A beautifying Wine .

℞ Camphir slicedʒij . bruise it in a Glass Mortar , and offuse thereon leisurely , the juyce of one Limon : after add White Wine lb j . strain it , letting the remaining Camphir remain in the Glass ; tyed up in a rag .

This Liquor repels , and by often using of it , is said to take away Freckles , Spots , and other discolourings from the Skin .

5. Lac Aluminis Mayherni ; Doctor Mayherns Alum Milk.

℞ Aqua Vitae ( but the Cephalick Water of Millius , in Our Pharmacopoeia , Lib. 4. Cap. 1. Sect. 39. is better ) lb j . the whites of New laid Eggs Nᵒ. vj. shake them a great while together , with 10 or 12 lumps of Alum , about the bigness of a large Nutmeg , in a well glazed earthen ' Pot , till it is white like Milk.

This Milk is of eminent use for easing pains of the Gout , by outward application : thus , With six spoonfuls of this Milk ( being so warmed as to take off the cold ) mix two spoonfulls of Red Wine ( warmed by it self also ) that is the best Alicant : In this mixture dip linnen cloths , and apply them warm to the part afflicted : it gives present ease , and is eminent against all other pains and inflamations whatsoever .

6. Liquor Ophthalmicus Maxij , Maxy his Eye Water .

℞ a Lixivium of Quick-lime lb j . filter it , and dissolve therein Sal Armoniack in pouderʒj . put them all into a Brass , or rather Copper Basin , letting them to stand therein for a Night , that the Liquor may be of a sapherine color : in this Liquor dissolve fine Aloesʒij : Virgin Honey ℥ ss. and keep it for use .

This is one of the best Remedies yet known for Blindness , Dimness of the sight , Pin and Web , Pearls , and all other Infirmities of the Eyes , &c.

7. Liquor Septicus , A Caustick Water .

℞ Niter ℥ viij . Verdigrise ℥ iiij . mix them , and in an Iron Mortar , well heated , burn them : then pouder them , and in a convenient Vessel , let them dissolve in a moist place into Liquor by dropping .

It consumes rotten and proud flesh , and all sorts of Excrescencies , chiefly such as accompany the French Pox.

8. Aqua Viridis Hartmanni ; Hartman's green water .

℞ Rhenish Wine , Nightshade water , A. lb j . Sulphur Vive , Alum , A. ℥ j. Album Graecum , Tops of Savin and Elder , A.ʒj. leaves of Hypericon , Sage , Rosemary , Rue , Plantane , Penny-Royal , A. M. j. boyl all together for a quarter of an hour , then strain it , and dissolve therein Honey of Roses ℥ ij . Verdigrise ℥ j. strain again , and keep it for use .

It cures all sorts of Ulcers of the Mouth , Throat , and Nostrills , and in all other parts of he Body , as well Scorbutick as Venereal : you may wash the Ulcers with Cotton or Lint , dipt in the Water .

9. Liquor Aluminis Mindereri , Alum Water of Mindererus .

℞ Roch Alum , q.s. pouder it , and put it into a Hogs Bladder , tying it close . Put it into a Kettle of hot Water , till the Water is dissolved : this solution bring over the Helm in a low Retort , distilling to dryness ; taking heed , that you so urge not the fire , as to force over the corrosive Spirits from it . The Feces or Caput Mort. put into a Bladder , and dissolve as before , then distil again . This work so often repeat , till the whole body of the Alum is brought over the Helm . Lastly , filterate the Liquor , and keep it in a glass close stopt for use .

This Water is Styptick , good in a Gonorrhaea , and the whites in Women , but designed by the Author chiefly for the stopping of Blood , in any kind of Hemorrhage , which he kept as a peculiar Secret. Mindererus saith , that this Liquor is so strong , that it is able to draw the Veins together , without corrosion , being applyed to Wounds , or any bleeding part : you may also mix with it Tragacanth , Gum Arabick , Sanguis Draconis and Glair of Eggs. But you are to observe whether the Patient has heated himself in Storming a place , or by any other kind of Exercise , or otherwise is distempered with passion , for so long as this lasts , the blood is in an Ebulition and rage , and is then stopt with more difficulty . In this case , stop the Wound with Peacocks Dung , then dip pledgets in the former mixture , and apply them cold to the Wound , and the bleeding will cease .

10. Liquor Stypticus , The Astringent Liquor .

℞ Fine Bole ℥ ij : Roman Vitriol a little calcin'd , or till it is grey , ℥ j ; Camphir ℥ ss: Plantain water lb jv : mix them and keep them in a Vessel close stop'd for use : you may mix the Camphir in pouder with the Vitriol in pouder , and so calcine them .

It is an admirable thing in diseases of the Eyes , to stop all fluxions of Humors , to ease Pains , help the Gout , dry up Rhumes , and cure old Ulcers , and other hollow and running sores .

11. Liquor ad morbum oculorum , An admirable ey-water .

℞ Bean-flowers , Endive-flowers , Eye-bright , A. lb jss Rosemary-flowers , Comfryflowers , Red Roses , A. lb j. mix and prepare them according to Art ; then distill them in a gentle B.M. to every quart of which water add Niterʒ ss.

It is an excellent liquor for the Eyes , cures Rheums , and helps almost any infirmity of them , yea some have been helpt of blindness by the use thereof : wash the Eyes therewith 5 or 6 times a day : take it also inwardly morning and evening to ℥ iij or jv .

12. Liquor stypticus Paracelsi , The Specifick styptick of Paracelsus .

℞ The Quintessences of fine Bole , of Iron , and of Amber , A. lb j : digest in Ashes for a Month ; then put into it dryed Tartar in fine pouder lb j ss: mix them , and with this cure the Body where need requires .

This and such like Specificks are not searchable , ( whilst in their bodys ) but in their separated substances do attract more than is credible , because of the nature and quality of their most great dryness , and therefore are they called specifick Stypticks , as being styptick above and beyond all others .

13. Liquor Vulnerarius Paracelsi , The specifick Vulnerary liquor of Paracelsus .

℞ Samech well burnt , and calcined to Whiteness , to which add circulatum minus ; then afterwards distill it , that a most dry Caput Mort. may remain in the bottom , and that the Glass be wholly red hot : then pour on fresh Circulatum again , as before : thus do so long till the Circulatum comes off altogether sweet therefrom , as it is in its self ; then let it resolve by it self : what resolves is the Remedy here spoken of .

We shall not , saith Paracelsus , make any singular description of the Virtues of this Medicament , but do make this general Assertion , That 't is fit for all Wounds , as being that with which we have cured many hundred of wounds withal by a bare washing , and that above what is credible to be don by nature ; for it knits the lips and sides of Wounds together , as two pieces of boards are with Glew , which is done with the greatest Siccity and stiptickness as may be , to serve for the flesh only .

14. Liquor ad Vlcera Parace●si , The Specifick Liquor for Ulcers .

℞ of the former Liquor ; made in like manner of rust of Iron , A. lb j : mix them , and add thereto Oleum Alartis lb j ss: all being throughly permixt , digest six months ever a gentle heat in Sand , then keep it for use .

With this you are dayly to wash Ulcers , as you shall see need , applying over a consolidative plaster , proceeding also with proper Ligatures , to the end of the Cure ; for this is to be heeded , That the Members are to be ( as it were ) drawn together or compress'd with Ligatures , which thing we largely enough teach in other places .

15. Aqua Mercurialis Paracelsi , The Mercurial Water of Paracelsus .

℞ Mercury seven times sublimed ( with Vitriol , Niter and Alum ) lb iij : Sal Armoniack clear and white , thrice sublimed , ( from Common salt ) lb j ss: both of them being ground together , and alch●lized , sublime them together in a sublimatory , in sand , for nine hours : Let all cool , then take off the Sublimate with a Feather , and sublime it with the remainder , as before : repeat this operation four times , untill it will sublime no more , and the mass remains black in the bottom , and flowring like to wax : cool it , take it out , grind it again , and put it into a glass d●sh , and imbibe it often times with the Water of Sal Armoniack ( but let it be the prepared water ) and let it coagulate of its own Accord , and then again imbibe it , and dry it , even till 9 or 10 times , untill it will be almost no more coagulated : after grind it subtilly upon a Marble , and dissolve it in a moist place , into a clear liquor or water , the which rectify by distillation in Ashes from all feces , and keep it for use .

This water reduces Melancholy Bodies into their first Matter , viz. into running Mercury , such a Mercury as it was in the center of the Earth , before the Generation of Metals , to wit , a moist and viscous Vapour , containing in it the Mercury and Sulphur of Nature invisibly , which are the Principles of all the Metals ; and such a Mercury is of unspeakable Virtues , and possesses divine Secrets , ℞ of this our Mercurial Water ℥ viij , put thereinto leaves of fine Sol or Luna ℥ j : digest in hot Ashes in a glass close stopt for eight hours : so shall you see the body of Sol or Luna in the bottom of the Vessel , transmuted into a subtil Vapour or Mercury : the solution being made of the whole Mercurial Water , separate it from the first matter by sublimation in an Alembeck , with a gentle fire ; and keep it in a glass close stop'd : By this means thou shalt have the true Mercury of a body , the use whereof in desperate Cases ( provided it be wisely used ) is miraculous and caelestial , and therefore not to be revealed to the unworthy .

16. Balneum artificiale ; ubi thermae naturales desunt , An Artificial Bath , imitating the natural .

℞ the purest Niter you can get , dissolve it in rain water , so as that the Water may imbibe as much of it , as it can . Put this Nitrous salt into a common earthen vessel unglazed , which set in a Cellar . This Vessel in a short time will be white all over on the outside , as with a hoar frost , which whiteness is partly the flowers of the Niter being the purest part thereof , penetrating the Vessel , and partly the Nitrous air , condensed into Niter , by the coldness of the Vessel , and assimulated to the Niter penetrating the Vessel . And indeed such is the coldness of an earthen Vessel , wherein Niter is dissolv'd in Water , that it will , being set in Snow ( though by the fire side ) be forthwith frozen . These aforesaid flowers of Niter strike off with a feather , and when you have a good quantity of them , as lb iij , jv , or v. put them into Bolt heads ( lb j , in each bolt head ) so that two parts of three be empty : nip them up , and set them in Ashes , and give a reasonable strong fire , viz. such that the upper part of the Ball of the Bolt-head be as hot as you can well suffer your hand upon it ; and you shall see that the Niter will be dissolved every day by little and little ; and in two or three months time be wholly dissolved , and become acid ; but not so acid as its spirit made by distillation ; ) then put it into a glass Gourd with a Head , and distil it off , and in the bottom you will find an acid nitrous Salt , almost fluxil . Put the destilled water now drawn upon the said Salts , and keep it for use . When you would make a hot Bath , Take your proportion of Fountain Water , and make it sufficiently acid with this nitrous Liquor ; then put upon it a sufficient quantity of the best Sulphur Mine , or Sulphur vivum , in a large wooden Vessel , where the sick , is to be bathed , viz. a Bathing Tub , and the water will presently be heated so hot , as is possible to be endured .

The use of this Bath is for all such evill affects as are in the habit of the Body , and out of the Veins ; as Palfies , Convulsions , Catarrhs , Rheums , fluxes of cold Humors , running Pains and Aches in the Bones , discolourings of the Skin , &c. for it resolves , discusses , cleanses , mollifies , and gives ease , in the extremities of dolor and grief . It may also be taken inwardly to dissolve gross and viscous Humors , open Obstructions , cleanse the Reins and Bladder , of the Stone , Gravel , or other glutinous matter , stopping the passages , and to help all affects of the Womb , proceeding from cold and moisture , Wind and filthy Humors , as Whites , &c. but this observe in the inward use , that the Water be drunk warm , and in a good quantity , least it do more hurt than good .

17. Liquor Viticulorum , Liquor of Vine Branches .

℞ Ly of the Ashes of Vine Branches lb j . Common Salt , sharpest Wine Vinegar , A. ℥ j : Niterʒj ss: mix , dissolve , and keep it for use .

It is an extream good thing against all sorts of Inflamations , chiefly such as are Oedematous or Erysipelas-like , ( St. Anthonies Fire ) which for the most part invade the Limbs , and are very hard to cure . Scultetus saith , he never Experienced a better Remedy . After general Remedies , dip a double Linnen Cloth in this Liquor luke warm , and apply it to the part affected , binding it on with Rowlers , it does wonderfully drink in , and discuss in three , or at most in four daies time , great dangerous swelling , threatning great mortification . A German Chyrurgian communicated it to Spigelus , and he to Scultetus .

18. Regulata , Our Magistral Eye-Water .

℞ Fennel , white or Damask Rose Water lb x . Salt of Vitriol , Saccharum Saturni , A. ʒij ss. dissolve , digest ten days , and filter through brown paper , in the filtred liquor dissolve fine Aloes , choice Opium , A. ʒij . digest three days , decant the clear from the setlings , and filter again : to this filterated liquor , add Crocus Metallorum , or Regulus of Antimony in very subtil pouder ℥ v. rectified S. V. ℥ v. in which let be dissolved Camphirʒv . mix all well together ; shake it well three or four times a day , for ten days , then let it settle , and keep it quiet upon the Faeces , for use .

It is inferior to no Eye-water extant , but eases all manner of Pains , and cures diseases of the Eyes to a Miracle . It takes away suffusions , Clouds , Pearls , Blood-shot , only by washing therewith , three or four times a day : It cures sore Eyes , running Eyes , Salt , Hot and Sharp Rheums in the Eyes , Ulcers , Fistula's , &c. and has made several to see which have been blind many years . It is a powerful and magisterial water for this purpose , and therefore ought to be esteemed as a Jewel .

19. Epithema Cordiale , An Epithem for the Heart .

℞ waters of Borrage , of Bugloss , of Carduus Ben. of Roses , A. ℥ ij . Treacle Water , Juyce of Citrons , A. ℥ ij . Confectio Alkermesʒij . Confect of H●acinthsʒj . species Diamargariti frigidi ℈ j. mix and make an Epithem .

Being warm , let woollen cloths be dipt therein , and applyed to the Region of the Heart , continually applying hot for an hour or two .

20. Epithema Splanchnicum , An Epithem for the Spleen .

℞ Waters of Ceterach or Spleen-wort ℥ iiij . of Harts-Tongue ℥ iij. Waters of Burslane , of Sorrel , of Water-Lillies , of Night-shade , A. ℥ j. Vinegar of Roses ℥ j ss. Ponder of Cloves and Nutmegs , A.ʒj. Trochisks of Camphir ℈ ij : mix , and make an Epithem .

Let Woollen Cloths ( as fine Flannel ) be dipt therein , being indifferently warm , and then be applyed to the Region of the Spleen .

21. Epithema Generale , A common Epithem .

℞ waters of Corn Poppy flowers , of Lettice , of Henbane , of Sage , of Vervain , of Damask Roses , A. ℥ iij : Troches of Rhodium ℥ jss : mix for an Epithem .

It is good in melancholy , Watchings , Frenzy , Madness , &c. when you use it , take a double linnen Cloth , dip it therein pretty warm , and press it with your Hand ; then apply it warm to the Forehead and Temples , which things you are to observe in the application of all other Epithems .

22. Epithema in dolore Capitis à causa frigida , An Epithem for a pain of the Head , proceeding from a cold cause .

℞ Waters of Betony , of Rosemary , of Vervain , A. ℥ iiij . Anacardiums ℥ ss: Cubebsʒiij . Nutmegs , Gum-Ivy , A.ʒj. Mandrake rootsʒss . mix , &c. Or thus , ℞ Waters of Camomil , of Sage , of Damask Roses , A. ℥ iiij : Cloves , Mace , Xyloaloes , A. ʒij . Zedoary , ʒj : bruise , gently boyl , and make an Epithem .

23. Epithema in doloris Capitis à causa calida , An Epithem for a pain of the Head , proceeding from a hot cause .

℞ Waters of Violets , of Damask Roses , of Mallows , A. ℥ iiij : Yellow Sanders ℥ ss. white Amber prepared , Corn Poppy flowers , A. ʒj : Camphir ℈ j : make an Epithem : Or thus ; ℞ Waters of Corn Poppy flowers , of Damask Roses , A. ℥ vj : Mans Skull calcined without fireʒj : Opium , Saffron , A. ℈ j. make an Epithem .

24. Epithema in Inflamatione Renum ; An Epithem for an Inflamation of the Reins .

℞ depurated juyces of Plantane and Night-shade , A. ℥ iiij : waters of Housleek and Purslane , A. ℥ iij : Claret Wine , Vinegar of Violets , A. ℥ iss: Niter prepared ℥ j : make an Epithem to be applyed to the Region of the Reins .

CHAP. II. Of OYLS .

1 OLeum Viperinum , Oyl of Vipers .

℞ live Vipers , such as are strong , large and fat , Nᵒ xxj . of the best Oyl of Hypericon lb iij ss: Spanish or Rhenish Wine ℥ iiij : put the Oyl into an earthen Pot , well glazed , having a narrow mouth ; boyl it in B.M. till it is so hot , that you cannot endure your finger in it ; then put in the Vipers one after another , and when they are stifled , put in the Wine , cover the Pot , and make it boyl , till the moisture of the Vipers is almost consumed : then strain and press forth the Oyl , and the faeces being afterward setled , decant the Oyl , and keep it in a close Vessel for use .

T is of admirable use for Scabs , Itch , Tettars , Ring-worms , Scurff , Morphew , Leprosy , Evil Ulcers , breakings out , and most deformities of the Skin , especially such as proceed from a Venereal Cause . It eases the pain of the Gout , and the Haemorrhoids , and if the whole Region of the Belly be anointed with it , it gives ease in the Cholick , and facilitates the Delivery of Women .

2. Oleum Castorei Nostrum , Our Oyl of Castor .

℞ Caestor , Euphorbium , Myrrh , white Pepper , A. ℥ j : Oyl Olive ℥ xl : Spanish wine ℥ xij : boyl to the consumption of the Wine ; but the better way is to make an Extraction with Oyl of Turpentine , and then to mix it with the Oyl Olive .

It is good against all pains and cold afflictions of the Brain and Nerves ; it is good against the Head-ach , Trembling , Palsy and cold Fits of Feavers , by anointing the Back bone with it ; It is also good against the Gout and Sciatica .

3. Oleum Bufonum Hartmanni , Oyl of Toads of Hartman .

℞ three or four living Toads , boyl them a whole hour in Oyl Olive lb ij : strain it , and keep it for use .

This Oyl is of wonderful Virtues against Pimples , Morphew , Freckles , Sun-burning , Wheals and Redness of the Skin or Face : anoint the Skin once a day , for certain days ; after a little time the Wheals will fall off , and the Morphew or redness will be cured .

4. Oleum Lacertarum , Oyl of Lizards .

℞ expressed Oyl of Wallnuts , or Oyl of Hypericon ( which you please ) lb v . Rhenish Wine or Spanish ℥ vj. live green large Lizards Nᵒ xvj , xx , xxvj . or more , as they are in bigness : suffocate them in the scalding Oyl , and make it exactly as Oyl of Vipers aforesaid , at Sect. 1.

In the making of these Oyls of Animals , the Antients caused them to be insolated for many days , which caused them to putrify and make an insupportable stink , whereby the Oyl became infected with putrefaction and poyson , rather than any good quality ; which Error be sure in all like cases to avoid . This Oyl is said to be a specifick against Burstenness , or falling out of the Intestines : it is also affirmed to make Hair grow thick , and upon bald places . In Ruptures use it with a Truss , applying ( after the part is well anointed ) Our Emplastrum ad Herniam .

5. Oleum Anydynum Nostrum ; Our Oyl easing Pain .

℞ green leaves of Poppies , Henbane , Hemlock , A. lb j . bruise them well , and boyl them in Oyl Olive lb iiij . boyl till the Herbs are crisp , then strain out by pressing , and repeat this work 3 times .

It is a most excellent Anodyne Oyl in all Gouts , Sciatica's , tormenting and excruciating Pains that I know of , and is a Medicine which will not fail in Diseases proceeding from a hot Cause , if Camphir ℥ iij , be mixt with it , it will be so much the better .

6. Oleum Hyperici Nostrum Compositum , Our Oyl of Hypericon .

℞ Hypericon , Rosemary , Lavender , A. ℥ xij . Camomil , Wormwood , Hyssop , Marjoram , Bawm , Penny-royal , Rue , Sage , Time , Savin , Bay Berries , Fennel-seeds , A. ℥ iiij . all being dry , make a strong infusion in Oyl of Turpentine , Juniper-berries or Aniseeds lb iiij . over a gentle fire , or in the Sun , for 60 days , then express strongly , and mix therewith Oyl Olive lb x .

It comforts the Joynts and Nerves , is excellent good against the Palsy , Cramp , Gout , Sciatica , and all external Diseases coming of cold ; it refreshes wearied Members , discusses Wind , and asswages Tumors ; it is good against the Megrim , Lethargy , Vertigo , and pains of the Liver and Spleen .

7. Oleum Cherinum Compositum Mayherni , Oyl of Wall-flowers compound .

℞ of the simple Oyl of Wall-flowers ( which see in Our Pharmacopoeia , Lib. 5. Cap. 2. Sect. 7. ) lb ij : common Salt decripitated and ground upon a Porphery to a subtil pouder ; white Venice Soap , A. ℥ viij . mix , and make an Oyl .

It prevails mightily against the Gour ; in the Evening anoint all the Joynts with it , chiefly the Hands and Feet , or where the principal pain is ; then going to bed , put on Socks , Gloves , &c. There was a certain Learned Physician , who had been afflicted with the Gout 30 years ( he was Physician to the Duke of Bovillon ) he lived as many years more , and the residue of his Life ( for he was above an hundred years when he dyed ) by the use and benefit of this Oyl , was free from his Distemper . And ten years before his Death , he was seen to walk as firmly as if he had never been afflicted with this tormenting Disease .

8. Oleum Limacum compositum , Oyl of Snails Compound .

℞ black Snails in May , Aqua Vitae , A. lb j : Ox Galls No. j. Oyls of Peter and of Spike , A. ℥ ij : put them in a great Ox Bladaer , which tye fast , and put that into another Bladder , and hang it up for 20 days , then strain it : after dissolve therein Liquid Storax ℥ j : shake them all well together , once every day for a Month , being put into a glass Bottle , and close stopt .

It is an admirable thing for all aches and pains coming almost from what cause soever ; it warms and comforts , and helps such as are numbed in their Limbs .

9. Oleum Lacertarum Sculteti , Lizard Oyl of Scultetus .

℞ green live Lizards , as many as you please , boyl them in Oyl Olive , till the Lizards be burnt or grow crisp , and the Oyl be black ; then strain out , put it into a Glass , and insolate till the dreggs fall down , and the Oyl becomes clear , and of a brown color .

It has the Virtues of the former at Sect. 4. but this is particularly a specifick ( to anoint with ) in the Kings Evil , applying over the Sores or swellings ( after anointing ) the Ceratum Oxylaeum , softned whith this Oyl : and giving also inwardly every morning for thirty days together , ʒvj . of Electuary of Lizards , which Hercules Saxonia and Johannes Prevotius esteemed as a great Secret , and certain Remedy for the cure of the King-Evil . The Electuary . ℞ Common or green Lizards , ( the Heads , Tails and Inwards cast away ) infuse them by themselves , in sharp white Wine Vinegar ( made without Pepper ) for four days : Then dry them and sleep them in other Vinegar , and dry them again , either in the shade or Sun , and pouder them finely , which mix with four times its weight of clarified Honey . Dose to Children ʒij : to Men or Women ℥ ss: or ʒvj : or ℥ j : at most , continuing it for 30 or 40 days .

10. Oleum Cosmeticum , An Oyl softning and cleansing the Skin .

℞ Oyl of bitter Almonds new drawn ℥ viij : Oyl of Tartar per deliquium , so much , or in such a proportion as being well shaked together , the Oyl may presently turn white , like Cream , and so constantly remain : This Oyl you may perfume with a few drops of Oyl of Rhodium , or of the Tincture of Ambergrise and Musk.

The Skin being first made very clean with warm Water and Wheat Bran , and then dryed with a cloth , is to be bathed Morning and Evening with this Oyl , it will make the Skin both soft and white , and free it from Sun-Burning , Pimples , Tettars , Scurff , or any discolourings .

11. Oleum Amygdalarum dulcium per expressionem , Oyl of Sweet Almonds by Expression .

℞ large , well grown , fresh , and well dryed Almonds , blanch them in hot water , taking off also the fine , thin membranous Skin ; wipe them with a linnen cloth , and spread them abroad to dry . Then put them into a Marble Mortar , and beat them with a wooden Pestle , till the pulp is very thin , and begin to yield Oyl ; put this pulp into a bag of new strong linnen Cloth , tye the mouth of it fast , and put it between two thin tin Plates , or of wood lined with white Latten , which place according to Art , in an Almond Press : squeeze it at first very gently , but afterwards with a considerable strength ; leaving the bag in the Press till the Oyl has time to drop forth : If you press too strongly at first , the Faeces of the Almonds would come through the bag , and the Oyl would be thick and filthy , which otherwise will be pure and clear .

§ 1. The Ancients used to heat the Almonds , and such other like in B.M. after they were beaten to a pulp , just before they went into the Press : 't is true , something more of Oyl will be gotten that way , than by what is here delivered ; but then it will be less pleasing both to Tast and Smell . Some press the Oyl out without beating them to a Pulp , because the Almond Pulp will be less subject to pass through the Bag , but then you will have yet something less of the Oyl . § 2. Asthe same manner you may make Oyls of other the like Kernells ; as ,

Oleum Amygdalarum amararum , Oyl of Bitter Almonds .

Oleum Balanium , Oyl of the Nut Ben.

Oleum Nucum Juglandium , Oyl of Wallnuts .

Oleum Nucum Avellanarum , Oyl of Hazle Nuts .

Olcum Crysomelinum , sen ex Nucleis Malorum Armeniacorum , Oyl of Apricock Kernels .

Oleum ex Nucleis malorum Persicorum , Oyl of Peach Kernels .

§ 3. Here is to be noted , that in making the Oyl of Bitter Almonds , the beating and heating may be omitted , but if you blanch them not , the dry red skin will suck up part of your Oyl . The bitterness lyes only in the terrene part , the Oyls of both sorts of Almonds are alike sweet ; this bitterness remaining in the Faeces , although it be not hurtful to mankind , nor to the most part of other Animals ; yet it is most dangerous poyson that Poultry can meet with . § 4. In drawing the Oyls of Wallnuts , Hazle-Nuts , &c. you must avoid heating the Pulps , if you use them inwardly , or for Cosmeticks , because then they are most agreeable to the Tast and Smell . § 5. The Nut Ben , is called by the Greeks Balanus Mirepsica , by the Latins Glans Vnguentaria , from its Oily property . The Nut is in some sorts ●riangular , covered with a whitish , thin , smooth , and brittle rind : The substance of the Fruit is white , so is also the Oyl , which is without any kind of smell ; nor will it ever grow rank , musty , stinking , or otherwise ill sconted , and therefore is of good use among Perfumers . This Oyl of Ben is said to take away Freckles from the Face and Skin : I never proved it , but if it be true , it may be accounted one of the greatest Arcana among Ladies . Dropt into the Ears , it takes away their ringing noise . Taken inwardly in Wine à ʒss . adʒij . it opens Obstructions of the Liver , Spleen and Mesentery . Outwardly anointed it eases the Gout , and other pains of the Nerves and Joynts . § 6. After this self same manner may be drawn the

Oyl of Pistaches , or Pistich Nuts .

Oyl of Pine-Apple Kernells .

Oyl of the four greater cold seeds :

Oyl of Orange Kernells .

Oyl of Limon Kernells .

Oyl of Citron Kernells .

Oyl of Palma Christi seed .

Oyl of Peony seed .

Oyl of Hemp seed .

Oyl of Mustard seed .

Oyl of Dwarf Elder seed .

Oyl of Henbane seed .

Oyl of Poppy seed .

Oyl of Carthamus seeds .

Oyl of Lettice seeds , &c.

12. Oleum Seminum Anisi per Expressionem , Oyl of Aniseeds by Expression .

℞ Aniseeds , new or fresh , well grown , and very dry lb j . cleanse them well , beat and sift them through a close hair Sieve . Fill the hollow of a Plate that may be set with the brims in the lower part of the hair sieve , cover the plate with the lower part of the sieve ; and keeping one hand upon the sieve , which must then touch and cover the plate filled with the pouder of Aniseeds ; and the other under the bottom of the plate : in an Instant turn the whole so that the pouder may fall upon the sieve and be covered with the plate : the same time have in a readdiness a Copper Posnet to that bigness , that the bottom of the sieve may rest wihin side , but not go down to the bottom : then put in three pints of Water , and having placed the Skillet upon a Furnace , as the water boyls , let the pouder of the Aniseeds receive the vapour , for a quarter of an hour , or till the boyling vapours of the water have well penetrated the pouder , and till you can no longer endure the heat of the plate which covers it : then put the pouder into a strong , close cloth bag , tye it fast , and put it into an Almond Press , between two hot plates , and forthwith press it with all the speed & strength that may be ; so will a pound of pouder of Aniseeds yield one Ounce and an half , and sometimes two Ounces of Oyl , having the true smell and tast of Aniseeds .

This expressed Oyl mightily expels Wind contained in the Belly , gives ease in the Cholick and Griping of the Guts : it strengthens the Stomach , helps Digestion , and eases the pain of the Ventricle . You may put a drop or two into Broth , for Children that are troubled with the Gripes , also you may anoint it upon the Stomach , Navel , and lower parts of the Belly . This Oyl by expression is less subtil and penetrative than that which is drawn by distillation , however it has less Acrimony , and may therefore be given in greater quantity , even to ʒss . in Wine , or some other proper Liquor . After the same manner in all respects is drawn ,

Oleum Nucis Moschatae , Oyl of Nutmegs .

Oleum Macis , Oyl of Mace.

Oleum Caryophyllorum , Oyl of Cloves .

Oleum Piperis Jamaicae , Oyl of Jamaica Pepper .

CHAP. III. Of BALSAMS .

1. BAlsamum Catholicon , The General or universal Balsam .

℞ Oyl of Hypericon lb iv Venice Turpentine lb ij , Rosin , Bees wax , A. lb j ss , boil them over a fire to the just consistency of a Balsam : then add , being a little cooled Balsam of Peru , liquid storax A. lb ss: Chymical oyls of Spike , Carraways , Juniper berries , and Sassafras , A. ʒij : Stir them till the Balsam is cold , then put it up into tin b●xes fitted with screws .

This is a notable Balsam in all green wounds , contusions and punctures of the Nerves . It is good in broken bones , and in all Tumors , pain and contractures proceeding from a cold cause , being indeed not much inseriour to natural Balsam .

2. Balsamum Arcaei , Balsam or Liniment of Arcaeus .

℞ Gum Elemni , Turpentine A. ℥ j. ss: hogs-grease , ℥ j : sheeps suet , ℥ ij : dissolve the Gums in sack , which evaporate , then put in the fats , and lastly , the Turpentinc : this is the same in our Pharmacop . lib. 5. cap. 4. sect. 5. But the Balsam will be much better if it be made thus : ℞ Gum Elemni , Venice Turpentine , A. ℥ ij : Becs wax ℥ j ss: Oyl of Hypericon ℥ j : Balsam of Peru , Liquid storax , A ℥ ss: mix them , &c.

This is a ●oble Balsam in all Wounds whatsoever , chiefly those of the head , where it doth of it self all the Intentious of curing ( the flux of blood being stayd ) for it digesteth , cleanseth , incarnates , cicatrizes , defends from Accidents , and is very anodyn . The Balsam is indeed an excellent thing for all sorts of Wounds and Ulcers , Fractures and Dislocations , Contusions , and hurts of the Nerves , the latter prescript being in my Opinion much the better . If it be applyed skillfully to a green wound at first , it performs the Cure at one Intention , and commonly at one dressing .

3. Balsamum Vulnerarium Maxii , Maxy his wound Balsam .

℞ Oyl distilled by Retor : from Rosin , Oyl so distilled from Myrrh ; distilled oyl of Hypericon and Wax , A. ℥ j : Verdigrise , green Vitriol , A. gr. viij ; mix them , and in a glass Vial , digest in the Sun for 20 days , and keep is for use .

It is of great Virtues for curing of all sorts of Wounds , by dropping of a few drops ; and applying thereupon a little plaster of Lint dipt therein . If you add thereto of choise Aloes ʒi , it will be so much the better .

4. Balsamnm ad Impetiginem , A Balsam for Tettars .

℞ Green Vitriol , red Mercury precipitate A. ℥ i ; burnt Alum ℥ ss: Verdigrise , Borax A. ʒ ij : juyce of red dock ℥ ij : Hogs-grease , fresh butter A. ℥ jv , expressed oyl of Henbane seeds ℥ j : mix and make a Balsam or Liniment .

It cures Tettars , Ring-worms , Scabs , Morphew and Itch , and that after a wonderful manner .

5. Balsamum ad Haemorrhoidem , A Balsam for the Piles .

℞ Flowers of Sulphur , Opium extracted , A. ʒij : Saccharum Saturni , Oyl of Egs ; white Wax , A. ℥ ss: oyl of Camomil , Vng . Populeum , A. ℥ j : mix and make a Balsam .

It is a rare thing to asswa●e the Dolor of the Piles or Haemorrhoids , and to give ease to all manner of Pains of the body in any part where it can be applyed . If you add expressed Oyl of Henbane or Poppy seeds , it will be to Admiration . And then if you leave out the flowers of Sulphur and oyl of Eggs , you may successfully apply it to the Fore head and Temples , to case the pains of the Head and cause rest .

6. Balsamum Hystericum , Balsam for the Womb.

℞ Galbanum , Sagapenum , Opopanax , Ammoniacum , Assa foetida , A. ʒij ss: dissolve the Gums in distilled Oyls of Juniper and Rue : then at last add Oyls of Amber and Bayes A. ʒ ss , mix them .

It cures the Sussocations of the Womb , and provokes the Terms , if you annoint the Navel or Belly : for fits of the Mother esteem it as a Jewel : you may also give it inwardly for the same purpose à gr . x. ad ℈ j.

7. Balsamum amarum , The bitter Balsam .

℞ Aloes , Myrrh , Turpentine , Honcy , A. ℥ j : oyl olive lb j : pouder and dissolve the Gums in Vinegar ; then put in the honey and oyl , boyling to the consumption of the Vinegar .

It cleanses notably , nor will it suffer any corruption in a wound . It is a notable healer of green Wounds made by cuts or stabs : where note , If you add Verdigrise ℥ ss , it will cleanse much more powerfully any old sore .

8. Balsamum Saturni cum Aceto , Balsam of Lead with Vinegar .

℞ Saccharum Saturni ℥ viij : dissolve it in spirit of Vinegar : abstract the spirit a little : then add oyl of Roses , oyl of Poppy-seeds by Expression , A. ℥ ij ss: stir it , and evaporate to the consumption of the Vinegar .

It cures all burnings , scaldings , and the like , takesaway Inslamations , and easeth pain in any part ; it is also profitably apply'd to the Gout , and to a Herpes .

9 Balsamum , seu Mel Sapo●is , Balsam of Soap .

℞ Honey , Soap , A. lb j : Salt of Tartar ℥ ij : dissolv'd in ℥ j of Water : mix them .

This easeth all pains of the Gout and Sciatica ; it draws splinters or thorns out of the flesh ; is good against Tartarous and hard Tumors , and of excellent use to take out the fire and pain in burnings and scaldings . Note , some put in Salt of Tartar ℥ iij.

10. Balsamum Polycrestum nostr . Our Balsam of many Virtues .

℞ Oyl olive lb j : Cypress Turpentine lb ss: Oyls of Hypericon , Amber , Cloves , Spicknard , Carraways , Sassafras , Juniper berries , Balsam of Sulphur , A. ℥ j : mix them well over a gentle heat : then drop in ( guttatim ) Oyl of Sulphurʒ ix ; mix and stir it well all the while you are dropping it in ; then digest in the Sun or in sand for 40 days , shaking it twice or thrice every day : lastly , perfect it in the heat of a Bath , making it look redish .

It warms and comforts every member ; eases pains coming of Cold ; and stops all Distillations from the head . It cures affects of the Brest , Liver , Spleen , Womb , Nerves and Joynts : it is good in Wounds , Punctures , and old Ulcers : It helps the Palsy , Cramp , Cholick , Stone and Quartans , by taking it inwardly ad ℈ j , ʒ ss , or more , mixt with Sugar , and outwardly anointing the place .

11. Balsamum ad Pestem Mindereri , Balsam against the Plague .

℞ Balsam of Sulphur ( made either with Oyl of Turpentine , or Oyl of Aniseeds ) ℥ ij : Camphir ℥ ss: dissolve by digestion and keep it for use .

It is of most admirable use against the Plague , being given in Mithridate or Venice Treacle , or in Treacle Water , or Treacle Vinegar , or the King of Polands Vinegar . It is also excellent in sore Breasts , that are growing purulent , being taken in warm broth , or some good vulnerary drink ; but this must be in cases of no great heat or inflamation , least it prove dangerous . Dose à gr. vj. ad xij .

12. Balsamum Vulnerarium Mindereri , Mindererus his Wound Balsam .

℞ Oyl of Hypericon , Cyprus Turpentine , A. q. v. melt them together : melt likewise by it self , Gum Elemi q. s. unto a just consistency , which add to the former : when almost cold , add Oyl of Wax distilled , a fifth part , mix and keep it for use .

It is as good a vulnerary as any is invented , none excepted , and of it self performs ( in Wounds ) all the intentions of Healing .

13. Balsamum Saturni simplex , Balsam of Lead simple .

℞ Saccharum Saturni ℥ j. Oyl of Aniseeds ℥ ij . ( in which let Camphir ounce ; ij . be dissolved ) mix and digest in Sand till they are red .

It is of great use in Asthma's , and Ulcers of the Breast and Lungs ; it expels Wind , and heals excoriations of the Bowels : it is outwardly good against Scurss , Morphew , Fistula's , Cancers . It eases the Griping of the Guts , and is a present Remedy in the Cholick , Diarrhaea , and other Distempers of the Bowels . If instead of Oyl of Aniseeds , you use Oyl of Juniper berries , you will have an excellent thing against the Gravel and Stone , Ulcers , pain and obstructions of the Reins and Bladder . If you use Oyl Olive , you have an admirable Balsam against Inflamations , Burnings and hot Gouts , red Pimples and deformities of the Face .

14 Balsamum Cutem dealbens , A Baisam to whiten and smooth the Skin .

℞ Venice Soap lb ss: cut it small , put it into a glazed pot ; put to it Juyce of Limons ℥ ij : and over a gentle fire dissolve the Soap , to which put Virgin Honey ℥ ij : Sperma Cetiʒij : Peruvian Balsamʒj : then take the Vessel from the fire , and add Venetian Talk Sugar candy , Orrice root , all finely poudred , A ℥ ss: Salt of Tartar , Borax , A. ʒij : Oyls of Rhedium , of Cinnamon and Cloves , A. ℈ ss: Oriental Musk , Ambergrise in pouder , A. gr. xij . mix all well into a Mass .

This Balsam is an excellent thing against most defects of the Skin ; it whitens , cleanses , and smooths it , beyond any paste or pomatum whatsoever . 'T is enough to rub the Skin with it , there being no need of washing afterwards .

15. Balsamum storum Cupri , Balsam of the flowers of Venus .

℞ Venus ( dissolved first in Ae. and separated again almost to dryness ) grind it with its equal weight of Sal Niter : distil in an open fire by force , so the metal will be elevated into flowers , which in the Air will resolve into a green Balsam .

It is good against old malign Ulcers and Fistula's , and cures them to admiration .

16. Balsamum Vulnerarium Magatt ; The Wound Balsam of Caesar Magat●s .

℞ Gum Elemi ℥ iiij : Balsam of Peru ℥ iij. Tachamahacca , Carrana , Liquor of Elm Leaves , A. ℥ ij : Oyl of Bays , Liquid Storax , Myrrh , A ℥ j ss: Olibanum , Gum Ivy , A. ℥ j : sweet laser Gum , Labdanum , Storax Calamita , Amoniacum , Bdellium , Opopanax , Galbanum , Sarcocol , A. ʒvj : roots of Bithwort , Masterwort , Angelica , white Dittany , consound Acorus , Orrice , Tormentil , Bistort ; seeds of Hypericon , of Citrons , of Citron Peels , A. ℥ ss: Cinnamon , Cloves , Nutmegs , Mace , A. ℥ j : Mastich , Aloes , Dragons-Blood , Scarlet Grains , A. ℥ ss: Cretian Dittany ℥ j : Oyl of Ben ℥ iij : of Juniperberrics ℥ j ss: Wax ℥ j : Pine Rosin ℥ j ss: Turpentine , Gum of the Fir , A. lb j ss: of the best Aqua Vitae , or S. V. lb vj : mix them , the Gums being exactly melted : them that are more dry and hard may be beaten into a pouder grossly , and cast all together into a Retort which digest for three days in a boyling B.M. then lute it , and keep it in the hot Water till the Lute is dry : after distil in Ashes , so will you have first a Water ( which is called water of Balsam , ) which keep by it self ; and then an Oyl , which is the Balsam desired : lastly , by encreasing the fire , you will have a redish or black Oyl or Balsam .

It is of singular use in curing all Wounds , and in any part of the body , especialy if used as soon as a wound is made , it then cures at once dressing commonly : but if the Wound be corrupted , you must mix it with some Emplastick body , least it should heal too soon , and the Pus which is afterwards generated , should excite grievous Symptoms . It comforts the Nerves , helps Palsies , Numbness , Convulsions , Cramps , shrunk Sinews , old Aches , &c.

17. Balsamum Saturns Album , White Balsam of Lead .

℞ white Wax ℥ j. melt it in a glazed Earthen Pan , put to it Oyl Olive ℥ iiij : mix them well with a wooden Spatula , which put immediately into a glass Mortar , upon which affuse of the Vinegar of Saturn ℥ iij. ( at Cap. 13. Sect. 1. of this Book ) stir them well together till the Oyl and Wax be impregnated with the Salt of Saturn , and the Composition becoms thick and white .

This Butter or Balsam of Saturn cools Inflamations , eases pains , is good in Swellings of the Testicles and the Haemorrhoids , and alleviates the sharp humors in an Erysipela's : it is also profitable in the Gout .

18. Balsamum Hyperici Compositum , Balsam of Hypericon Compound .

℞ Spirit of Wine ℥ vj ; dry flowers of Hypericon , as much as you can take up with your thumb and four singers , digest in a very gentle heat , for four days ; then strain out by pressing : put this pressed liquor into a Matrass , to which put Myrrh , Aloes , Sanguis Draconis ( all in fine pouder ) A. ʒj . put all in a sand heat , that the Gummay dissolve , which will be in about three hours time ; then strain all through a linnen Cloth , by pressing it while it is warm ; after which , dissolve it in Venice Turpentine , half an Ounce , by setting it for half an hour in a gentle sand beat , so will you have an unctious and mucilaginous Balsam .

It is most admirable in all green Wounds , Contusions , old Aches , and the Sciatica , as also in a cold Gout .

19. Balsamum ad Cancrum , A Balsam against Cancers .

℞ Natural Balsam , Venice Turpentine , A. ℥ vj. Gum Ammoniacum , Galbanum , ( both strained ) A. ℥ iij. Liquid Storax , Oyl of Hypericon , A. ℥ iiij . Wax ℥ v. Oyl Olive ℥ xx . Mummy ℥ iij ss. pouder of dryed Toads , Oyl of Soot , A. ℥ ij . mix , and make all into a Balsam according to Art , which you may color red with Sanguis Draconisʒvj .

It prevails against all manner of Weaknesses , cold Tumors , Palsies , cold Gouts , ripens Apostems , heals old Sores , Cancerated Breasts , and for which last it was particularly desi●ned : you may leave out the pouder of Toads and Oyl of Soot , except only when you design it against Cancers .

20. Balsamum Empericale , The Mountebanks Balsam .

℞ Linseed Oyl lb xvj . Colophony , Rosin , Bees-Wax , A. lb iij Venice Turpentine lb ij Pitch , Liquid Storax , A. lb j . Oyl of Turpentine ( or Spike , or Aniseeds ) ℥ iiij . put the Linseed Oyl into a Kettle , and when it is very hot , put in the Colophony , Rosin & Wax in little pieces : then put in the Turpentine , Pitch and Storax : lastly , the oyl of Turpentine , stirring it for a while over the Fire : let it boyl a while ; then take it off the Fire , and while it is yet liquid , you may put it up into Boxes .

It is a good Balsam for any green Wound , performing the Cure for the most part at one intention . It cures also old Sores , Ulcers , Fistula's , Kings-Evil Sorces , Tumors or Swellings , Gout , &c. It is prevalent against the running Gout , all sorts of lameness , any strain , bruise or pain whatsoever : it is also profitable for pains in the side , disaffection of the Spleen , or pain and weakness of the Back : this Balsam penetrates mightily , yet without pain .

21. Balsamum adversus maculam Paracelsi , A Balsam against marks or blemishes in the healing of Wounds or Ulcers .

℞ of the Liquor ad Ulcera Parcelsi ( at sect. 13. cap. 1. of this Book ) Oyl of Worms , Oyl of Eggs , washed Turpentine , ana , mix them well together .

This Medicament causes the Wound or Ulcer to heal without a scar or blemish : after this , there is nothing more requisite , for this is the property of this Medicament , viz. to induce together with the new skin , a new color , and natural hardness , so that it may not be defiled with the said blemishes .

22. Balsamum Nervinum Sculteti , A Balsam for the Nerves of Scultetus .

℞ of the best Euphorbium in fine pouder ℈ j : Turpentine , Wax , A. ℥ ss. mix , and make a Balsam .

This was invented for the benefit of Barbers , who divers times when they open a Vein with a Lancet , do unskilfully hurt or prick the Nerves , which are near or lay under it . In this case some Physicians cut the skin at right Angles , that they may come at the Nerve , but this is a dangerous practice : others after a cross incifion cut the Nerve also asunder , with good success ; but this increases the pain , and is the cause of Inflamation , and sometimes of Convulsions . To Remedy these Evills , Scultetus invented this Balsam , which is to be spread upon Linnen and applyed hot . With this alone presently applyed ; I have safely cured ( saith he ) divers such Punctures of the Nerves . And he saith , It is an approved Remedy .

23. Balsamum liquidum ad Paralysin , A liquid Balsam for the Palsy .

℞ Mast●rwort lb j . red Myrrh , Castoreum , A. ℥ j : flowers of Lavender , of Rosemary , of Sage , A. ℥ vj. the three first things being in gross pouder , put them into a fit Vessel , and cover them 2 inches over , which with good Aqua Vitae or spirit of Wine , digest ten or twelve days , in a warm place , close stopt , shaking the Vessel five or six times a day ; then strain out by gentle pressing : to this expressed Liquor put Camphir ℥ x. dissolved in half a pint of spirit of Wine rectified , or somewhat more , mix , digest , and keep them fou use .

It is a very good thing for the intention specified in the Title , wherein you are to rub the Mould of the Head , Nape of the Neck , and all along the Back-bone , as also the parts afflicted . It is also good for all contractions of the Nerves , by rubbing and chafing it well in : moreover it is a present Remedy against the Gout in any Joynt , as also for old Aches , Bruises , Cricks in the Neck , Head-aches , &c. by bathing the parts affected .

24. Balsamum Artificiale Nostrum , Our Artificial Balsam .

℞ blood red Oyl of Hypericon ℥ xxiiij . Venice or Chio Turpentine ℥ xij : Rosin , Wax , A. ℥ ix . Oyl of Nutmegs by Expression , Balsam of Peru , A. ℥ vj. Liquid Styrax ℥ iiij ss. Gum Elemi depurated , red Myrrh in fine pouder , A. ℥ iij. Oyl of Ros●mary Chymical , Camphir ( dissolvd in Spir. of Wine rectified ) Mastich ( in fine pouder ) A. ℥ jss . first heat the Oyl of Hypericon , then dissolve therein the Mastick , Wax and Rosin ( being in little bits ) after put in the Turpentine and Balsam of Peru ; being dissolved and well mixed , put in the Myrrh , after it the Gum Elemi : next put in the Storax and Oyl of Nutmegs , which being dissolved , take all off from the fire ; the heat being something abated , put in first the Oyl of Rosemary , which being mixt , then add lastly the Camphir dissolved in the spirit of Wine , which stir continually , till the spirit of Wine is evaporatca , and the Balsam perfected .

This is inferior to no Vulnerary Balsam whatsoever , but performs whatever any of them all can pretend to ; it cures Wounds although of the Nerves and Tendons , and that almost in 24 hours : it preserves it safe and intire from filth , putrefaction and dead or proud flesh , till 't is perfectly healed , which is commonly at once or twice dressing . It cases all external pains in any part of the Body , as of the Gout , Sciatica , and such like , but much more effectually , if you mix well there with Venice Scap a quarter part upon every application : and it will be yet more effectual if Opium an eight part dissolved in S. V. be added to the same . Being well bathed upon Sinews shrunk up , it relaxes and comforts them , and causes them to extend to their due length . Laid upon the Stomach , for an inward Bruise , it is of admirable and singular use , and will be so much the more effectual if the quantity of afilbert be swallowed in the morning fasting , fasting after it an hour and an half , and as much last at night going to bed . Anointed upon Ruptures it consolidates them . If upon occasion you mix with it a tenth part of pure fine prepared Verdigrise ( so prepared as we advise in Cap. 4. Sect. 13. §. 2. following ) or ʒ i thereof to ℥ j. of this Ballam ; it will cleanse and heal all manner of old Ulcers , hollow cavernous sores , and fistula's whatsoever , taking away the calous proud or dead flesh , the Synovia or joynt-water , or any other impediment which may hinder the healing . It is good against old Aches , Sprains , withred Limbs , Cramps , Convulsions , Tremblings , Numbness , &c. It asswages Pain in Sores , fills hollow Ulcers with flesh , and heals them speedily , producing a Cicatrize : it safely heals wounds without danger of ses●ring : In cases pains and stitches in the sides ; and applyd , softens the hardness of the Liver and Spleent Inwardly taken , as aforesaid , it has been found by good Experience to give present Ease in the Stone and gravel , whether in the Reins or Bladder .

25. Balsamum Apoplecticum , magis compositum , Balsam Apoplectick more compound .

℞ Orl of Nutmeg by Expression , ℥ jss : Styrax Calamita , Balsam de Tolu , Balsam de Peru , A. ʒij ; Civet , Musk , Ambergrise ( the two last finely poudred in a little Brass mortar ) A. ʒjss : oyl chymical of Wormwood rectifiedʒj : Oyl of Amber rectifiedʒss . Oyls Chymical of Cinnamon , Cloves , Citrons , Lavender , Limons , Lignum Rhodium , Marjoram , Rosemary , Rue , A. ℈ j : mix and make a Balsam .

It cures Apoplexies , and almostall cold diseases of the Brain , which it strongly fortifies , as also all the other noble parts . Dose inwardly à gr. ij ad iij or jv , mixt with a little conserve of Roses . Outwardly anoint the Temples , the Sutures of the head , and the Nostrils , and let the sick carry continually gr iii or iiij in a box to smell to : and a grain or two may be put into each car with musked Cotton .

26 Balsamum Antiparalyticum , A Balsam against the Palsy .

℞ Oyl of Nutmegs by Expression ℥ iss: Balsam of Peru ℥ i : distilled Oyls of Amber , of Cloves , Lavender , Limons , Marjoram , Mint , Rosemary , Rue , Sage , Savin , and of Spicknard , A. ʒ j : mix and make a Balsam : if you would have it stiffer you may add a small proportion of Propolis or Virgin Bees wax .

Besides being good against the Palsy , it is profitable in an Apoplexy , and all other cold and moist Diseases of Head and Brain : Dose inwardly à gr. ij ad iiij : outwardly anoint the Sutures of the Head , Temples and Nostrils , and all along the back bone from the nape of the Neck to the very Buttocks . Let also the sick often smell to it .

27. Balsamum Sulphuris commune , The common Balsam of Sulphur .

℞ Oyl of Wallnuts by Expression , or of Aniseeds by expression , lb ss , or ℥ vj : flowers of Sulphur ℥ j : Salt of Tartar ℈ ij : Whitewine ℥ ij ; put the Salt of Tartar into a small Glass Cucurbit , to which put the White wine , dissolve , then put in the flowers of Sulphur after the Oyl : mix all well together , and set the Glass over a gentle heat for 10 or 12 hours , stirring the Ingredients very often : then augment the fire , and boil the Balsam till the moisture be almost consumed . Take the Cucurbit from the Fire , and when cold , decant the pure Balsam from the faeces , and keep it in a strong glass bottle for use .

It is of good use to digest Crude humors and indigested matter gathered together in any part of the Body , being often anointed upon the same . The Salt of Tartar is added to help the dissolution of the Flowers of Sulphur , and to amplify the red color of the Balsam . You may also prepare it with Oyl of Almonds , Poppy seeds , Wallnuts , &c. And it may be made a compound Balsam by adding thereto Myrrh , Aloes , and Saffron in a fit proportion , being all of them first dissolv'd in Vinegar : not many better Balsams will succeed .

28. Balsamum ex Aloe , Balsam of Aloes .

℞ fine Aloes ℥ iiij : pouder and dissolve in a small quantity of Juyce of Wormwood red Myrrh ℥ ij : pouder and make it soft with a sufficient quantity of the Tincture of Wormwood , simple Oyl of Wormwood ( See it in Our Pharm . lib. 5. cap. 2. Sec. 3. ) ℥ x : mix , and boil to the Consistence of a Balsam . It strengthens the Brain , Stomach , Joints , and nerves to a miracle : it stops Vomiting , causes a good Appetite , makes strong , weak and feeble limb● and comforts the nerves wonderfully : I once mixed this Balsam with a quarter part of Mithridate , and applyed it to all the joynts of a Child which had the Rickets for near 7 years , and was about 8 years old , and could not stand alone , or use either hand : first I annointed all over with Oyl of Amber ; then I applyed the aforesaid Mixture : and in 6 weeks-time the Child was perfectly well . Annointed on the Belly , it kills Worms .

CHAP. IV. Of OYNTMENTS .

1. UNguentum Rubrum , Red Oyntment .

℞ Oleum Rosatum ℥ xviij : white Ceruse in fine pouder ℥ v : Bees Wax ℥ jv : fine sanguis Draconis in subtil pouder ℥ j ; first melt the wax and the Oyl together ; then put in the Ceruse ; after the Sanguis Draconis : lastly , add Camphir ℥ ss: made into pouder with a few drops of Oyl of Almonds .

It is good against Burns , Scabs , Ulcers , and running itching Humors : allays Inflamations , and takes away Pustles , Eruptions , and other Deformities of the Skin . It prevails also in the Gout or any pain , proceeding from a hot cause .

2. Vnguentum Basilicon ab Horstio , seu Tetrapharmacum , Royal Oyntment .

℞ yellow Wax , Rosin , Greek Pitch , A. lb ss. sweet Oyl lb ij. ℥ iiij . melt and mix .

It is used in all kinds of Wounds and Ulcers : it mollifies and eases pain , it digests and fills Ulcers with flesh ; it ripens Apostems , whether hot or cold , if thick spread upon Cloth or Leather , and it also caseth their pain : it is used with praecipitate in pocky and malign Ulcers , and is very good for scalding and burnings .

3. Vnguentum Martiatum Nostrum ; Our Oyntment for the Camp.

℞ Rosemary , Bays , Lavender , Camomil , Marjoram , Basil , Wormwood , Rue , Sage , all dry , A. lb j . Mint , Balsamita , Penny royal , A. lb ss. infuse all forty days in Oyl of Turpentine a sufficient quantity , then press all hard out : mingle the expression with Oyl Olive , Hogs Grease , Sheeps Suet , A. lb v . Wax lb iiij . and over a gentle heat , perfect the Oyntment .

It has the Virtues of Balsamum Polychrestum , but not so powerful : It helps all cold Diseases of the Brain , Nerves and Joynts : It is good against Palsies , Tremblings , Convulsions , Gouts , Tumors of the Spleen , and the like affects .

4. Vnguentum Regis Angliae , The King of England's Oyntment .

℞ pure Oyl ℥ iij. white Wax , Rosin , A , ℥ ij . Turpentine ℥ j. Frankincense , Mastick , A. ℥ ss. melt , mix , and make an Vnguent .

There is scarcely a better Incarnative and Consolidative in the whole Republick of Medicine than this Oyntment ; and if ( in some cases ) you add to it Fine Aloes , choice Myrrh , A. ℥ j. it may be superior to any thing yet known .

5. Vnguentum Populneum Nostrum , Our Oyntment of Popular Buds .

℞ Popular buds lb ij. black Poppies , Henbane , Nightshade , Mandrakes , Hemlocks , Housleek , Lettice , Purslane , great Burdock , all green , A. ℥ viij . Opium ℥ vj. Hogs grease lb viij . bruise all the Herbs , mix them with the grease , and boyl till they are crisp , then strain out by pressing : if after the expression you find the aquosity be not all gon , you must boyl again to the consumption thereof ; then add thereto Wax lb ss.

It is a singular good Anodyn , giving ease in the Gout , Sciatica , Head-ach , and all tormenting pains ; it causes rest and sleep , and abates the heat of Feavers and Inflamations , eases pains in the Reins . Note , that in putting in of the Opium , you will do well to dissolve it first in Vinegar , then inspissate to the thickness of new Honey , and after add it to the Oyntment when almost cold , mixing them well together .

6. Vnguentum Narcoticum , A Narcotick Oyntment .

℞ Saccharum Saturniʒij . Opiumʒj . Camphir ℈ j. Oyl of Nutmegs by expressionʒvj . Ambergrise , Musk , A. ℈ j. mix , and make an Oyntment .

It allays heat and pain in the Head , and causes sleep by anointing the Temples .

7. Vnguentum Sympatheticum , The Sympathetick Oyntment .

℞ Bears Grease , the brains of a Boar , Pouder of washed Earthworms , red Sanders , Mummy , Blood-stone , A. ℥ j. Moss of a dead Mans Skull not buriedʒj . make an Oyntment according to Art. Or thus , according to Barbet , ( which he affirms to be the best Description ) ℞ Oyl of Roses , fine bole , A. ℥ j. Oyl of Linseedʒij . Moss of a dead Mans Skull , Mans Fat , A. ℥ ij . Mummy , Mans Blood , A. ℥ ss. mix and make an Oyntment .

All Wounds are cured by this Oyntment ( provided the Nerves and Arteries , or some of the principal Members be not hurt ) thus : Anoint the Weapon that made the Wound daily once , if there be need , and the Wound be great , otherwise it will be sufficient to anoint it every other day . Where note , 1. That the Weapon be kept in clean Linnen , and in a temperate heat ; for if the dust fall , or Wind blow upon it , or it be cold , the Sick will be much tormented ; so also if it be kept too hot . 2. That if it be a Stab , the Weapon must be anointed towards the point descending . 3. That if you want the Weapon , take Blood from the Wound upon a stick , and use it as if it were the Weapon : Thus the Tooth ach is cured by pricking the Gums , and anointing the Instrument .

8. Vnguentum Nicotianae Nost . Our Oyntment of Tobacco .

℞ juyce of green Tobacco , or Extract of the dry lb j : Oyl Olive , Sheeps Suet , A. ℥ ix : Turpentine ℥ vj : Wax ℥ iiij : mix and make an Oyntment .

In healing green Wounds , or old Sores , Cankers , Ulcers , Fistula's , Burning , Scalding , Wound made with poysoned Weapons , Gun-shot , or bitings of Venemous Beasts , Punctures in the Nerves , &c. There is scarce a better Remedy . It keeps all clean , hinders proud flesh . and suddenly perfects the Cure. It is eminent in curing the Itch , Scabs , Leprosy , or any breakings out ; as also the Gout in Hands or Feet , or any other vehement pain ; whether in the Joynts or Stomach , by anointing the place with it by the fire-side .

9. Vnguentum Gallicum Nost . Our Oyntment against the French Pox.

℞ Hogs grease lb j . Quick-Silver strained through Leather , and killed with spittle ℥ iiij : Oyl of Hypericon ℥ vj : Wax , Turpentine , A. ℥ ij : spirit of Wine ℥ j : mix all well , and make an Oyntment .

It is prevalent against all Scubs , Itch , Scurst , Leprosy , and French Pox , for which Diseases , I know no more certain outward Remedy ; as also against all Fluxes of Humors to any part , or in any Sore or Ulcer whatsoever . It abates Inflamations , and the sharpness of Salt Humors , let it be chiefly anointed upon the Joynts once or twice : in the Pox , till a Flux arises ; after which , let the body be twice or thrice well purged .

10. Vnguentum Mirabile ; The Wonderful Oyntment .

℞ Lead ℥ ij : melt it , to which add Quick-silver ℥ ij : stir them together and make an Amalgama ; pour it upon paper , pouder it very fine , and mix it with Vnguentum de Plumbo , or Diapompholigos , or Populneum q. s.

It is a very good thing against all Scabs , Itch , breakings out , and deformities of the Skin ; Gutta Rosacea , Scurff , Morphew , Ulcers , simple and Venereal ; insomuch that it is thought to exceed all External Medicines of this kind : It drys much .

11. Vnguentum Tartarizatum ; Oyntment Tartarized .

℞ flowers of Sulphur , Salt Tartar , A. ℥ j. melt them over the fire , into a Mass : being cold , pouder it fine , and mix it with s●ft Pomatum ℥ viij .

It cures all forts of Scurff , Morphew , Scabs , Itch , Tettars , Ring-worms , Leprosies , and other breakings out in any part of the body . It cleanses and purifies the Skin , takes away redness of the Face , red Pustles , and other the like deformsties , by anointing therewith morning and evening . It is a good thing in Manginess , and such like breakings out .

12. Vnguentum Fuscum , The brown Oyntment .

℞ Oyl-Olive , Goat or Deers Suet , A. ℥ ix . Bees Wax ℥ iiij . Greek or Burgundy Pitch , common black Pitch , A. ℥ ij . Ammoniacum , Opopanax , Galbanum , ( dissolved in Vinegar , and brought to a Consistency ) Mastich , Frankincense , Turpentine , A. ℥ j Sagapenum ( dissolved in Vinegar ) ℥ ij . melt , mix , and make an Oyntment .

It is an exceeding good thing to draw , discuss and heal , being of great force in Tumors , Wounds and Ulcers . It ripens and breaks all sorts of Apostems , Pestilential Carbuncles and Venereal Buboes . It is cleansing , opening , attractive , and anodyn , giving ease in the Gout .

13. Vnguentum Fuscum Wurtzij , Felix Wurtz his brown Oyntment .

℞ Scrophulary , Ground Ivy , Speedwel , A. M. j. cut them small , put them into a Bolt Head or Glass Vesica , upon which put good Wine Vinegar , so much as to overtop them the breadth of two fingers : stop all up close , and digest in a warm sand heat for a week : then strain out the Vinegar , by pressing hard in a press . Take of this Vinegar ℥ iij. abstersive Sulphur of Vitriol , Flegm of Vitriol , A. ℥ ij . flos aerisʒx . Honey clarified ℥ vj. mix and boyl to an Oyntment .

§ 1. Here is to be noted , First , that the way of making the abstersive Sulphur of Vitriol , is expressed in lib. 2. cap. 9. sect. 7. aforegoing . § 2. That the preparation of the Verdigrise for this purpose is in this manner : pouder it , upon which put distilled Vinegar ℥ viij . digest till the Vinegar is tinged very green ; which decant and cast away the saeces , then evaporate the Vinegar in a brass Vesica , so have you a glorious coloured Verdigrise at the bottom , of which one ounce is worth ℥ x. of the former . § 2. That this Unguent is of principal use for Wounds of the jounts , especially if you fear any manner of ill Symptoms approaching ; and in general for all manner of other Wounds whatsoever , being much better than the common Aegyptiacum . § 4. That it not only cleanses Wounds and preserves them from Inflamations , corrosive Humors , and all other Symptoms and malignity , but also mightily helps their healing . § 5. That this Unguent may be boyled to a hard●ess , to make Tents of , which may be put to the bottom of deep Wounds or Stabs , where it , melting by degrees , lays a sure Foundation for the Cure , and resists all things which hinders it . § 6. But as in other things , so in this , a moderate use is to be observed : use it not every day , especially when the Wound is in a good condition , nor when there is no occasion for it , but only when you see necessity requires it : all which you will find out by practice , better than by many words .

14. Vnguentum Cosmeticum Barbetti , a beautifying Oyntment .

℞ Capons Grease ʒiiij : Venice Borax ʒiij : Oyl of Myrrh ʒij : Ox Gall ʒj : Camphir ℈ j : mix and make an Vnguent .

This is said to take away Scars , remaining after the Small Pox , or after Burns or Wounds , and to remove most other deformities of the Skin .

15. Vnguentum ad Scabiem Barbetti , An Oyntment for Scabs .

℞ Sulphur Vive , Litharge of Gold , A. ʒij : Venice Soap , Mercurtus Dulcis , A. ʒj ss: prepared Niter ʒss : Vnguentum Album Camphoratum ℥ j : Oyl of Rhodium gut , viij : mix for an Oyntment .

It cures Scabs to a wonder , even the most inveterate : esteem it as a Jewel .

16. Vnguentum de sapone Gereonis , Oyntment of Soap .

℞ Venice or Castle Soap thin sliced ℥ iij ss: boyl it in Fumitory Water ( juyce of Poppies or Henbane in my Opinion is better ) ℥ vj : to be dissolved : then add Oyls of Euphorbium and Hypericon , A. ℥ ss: Oyl of Earth-worms ℥ j : Oyl of Juniper-berries ℥ j ss: boyl to the consumption of the humidity : then add Mastich , Frankincense , A. ʒiij : Sulphur Vive , Euphorbium , Pyrethrum , A. ʒij ss: mix and make an Oyntment .

This is invented for the use of poor people , to ease all manner of pains , chiefly the Gout , and other afflictions of the Joynts .

17. Vnguentum Aloeticum Mindcreri , Oyntment of Aloes .

℞ fine Aloes poudred small , Virgin Honey , Deers Suet , Cypress Turpentine , A. ℥ iij : melt and mix them , adding the finely poudred Aloes , when they are almost cold .

Considering the smallness of the Composition , and eafiness of its preparation , it may be said to be one of the best Vulneraries in use .

18. Vnguentum Decameron Mindereri , Oyntment of the ten Juyces .

℞ Juyces of Persicary or Arsmart ℥ xij . of Groundsel , Tobacco , Yarrow , sharp pointed Dock , Cranes Bill , Plantane , Centaury , Hypericon , Celandine , A. ℥ vj : mix , strain , and let then settle for twenty four hours , then decant off the clear ; to these add fresh Butter , juyce of Spanish Liquorice scraped thin ; inspissate juyces of Comfrey , Tormentil and Hounds-Tongue , all finely scraped , A. ℥ iij : Oyl of Myrrh , and Deers Suet , A. ℥ xij : boyl all together to the Consumption of the aqueous humidity ; then strain , and add Venice Turpentine ℥ vj : Gum Elemi ℥ x : Wax , enough to give it the consistency of an Vnguent : these two latter melt each apart , and being mixt , add at last a little refined Verdigrise .

It is a most incomparable Vulnerary , being as Mindererus saith , of great efficacy , both for cleansing and healing , not only of green Wounds , but also of all old Ulcers whatsoever , and in what part of the body soever : esteem it as a Jewel .

19. Vnguentum Ophthalmicum Rosatum ; Rosed Oyntment for the Eyes .

℞ Oyntment of Roses ℥ ij : Virgin Honey ℥ ss: fine Aloes , Sarcocol ( three days infused in Womans Milk without stirring of it , and changing the Milk once a day ) A. ʒij : white Troches of Rhasis in Pouder , fine bole , Tutia prepared , A. ℈ iiij : white Vitriol , Sugar Candy , A. ʒj : Saffron , Myrrh . Olibanum , A. ℈ ij : Thebian Opium ℈ j : make them into an Oyntment according to Art.

It is intended against Diseases of the Eyes , for which it is an excellent Oyntment ; put a large drop into the Eye , and then let the Patient go to sleep upon it , in the morning wash with some proper Eye water .

20. Vnguentum Aeruginis , Oyntment of Verdigrise .

℞ fresh Butter depurated lb ij : Rosin , Burgundy Pitch , A. lb ss: yellow Wax ℥ ij : mix and make an Oyntment : when it is off the Fire , add Verdigrise finely poudred ℥ j : continually stirring it till it is cold :

It is of great force to cleanse and heal all sorts of Sores and Ulcers , doing that in two or three days , which some other Medicines will not do in a Month.

21. Vnguentnm de Resina Compositum ; Oyntment of Rosin Compound .

℞ Oyl Olive ℥ xij : Rosin , Turpentine , A. ℥ vj : Wax ℥ iij : choise Myrrh , Sarcocol , Frankincense , Mastich , Meal of Linseed and Fenugreek-seed , A. ℥ j : melt the Oyl and Wax together over a gentle heat , stir till they are half cold , then add the Turpentine and Honey ; after them the Meals , and lastly the Gums in fine pouder , which mix well together .

This Oyntment cleanses much , incarnates and heals , and may be used instead of the Parsty Oyntment . It is indeed an excellent thing in all Wounds and Ulcers .

22. Vnguentum Lithargij , Oyntment of Lithage .

℞ Litharge ℥ ij : Ceruse washed ℥ j : Mummy ʒij : with Oyl of Roses and Vinegar make an Oyntment .

It generates flesh in Ulcers , heals and skins them after an excellent manner . It is invented in order to the healing of Cancers , after mortification and eradication thereof . It is of the nature of Nutritum or Tripharmacum , in Our Pharm . Lib. 5. Cap. 4. Sect. 18. but this is more powerful and sympathetical to all those intentions , by reason of the addition of the Mummy . You may also apply it successfully against all manner of Burnings and Scaldings .

23. Vnguentum Vulnerarium , A Wound Oyntment .

℞ fresh Butter depurated lb iij : yellow Wax lb ij : Rosin lb j : Turpentine lb ss: melt , mix , and make an Oyntment .

It heals all green Wounds immediately ; cures Ulcers of the Legs , Chilblains , Kibes , chaps and clifts of the Breasts , Lips , Hands and other parts .

24. Vnguentum Vulnerarium magis Compositum , Wound Oyntment more Compound .

℞ Oyl Olive lb iiij : Venice Turpentine , Rosin , stone Pitch , Sheeps Suet , A. lb j : yellow Wax lb ij : Mastich ( in fine pouder ) lb ss: melt , mix , &c.

The Virtues are the same with the former , besides which , it ripens and breaks all sorts of Apostems , as also Pestilential Carbuncles , Venereal Buboes , &c. You may use it after the Tumor is broken , till the Cure is perfected .

25. Vnguentum Valeriolae , Wound Oyntment of Valeriola .

℞ juyce of Smallage lb ss: best Honey ℥ iiij : Barly Meal ℥ ij : Meal of Orobus ℥ j : choise Myrrh ʒij : Turpentine ℥ j ss: melt , mix and make an Oyntment .

It is inferior to no one thing in cleansing all putrid , for did and foul Ulcers , especially such as are hollow or cavernous , which it does without any biting at all ; let linnen rags be dipt therein , and put into the cavity of the Ulcer . Value this as a Jewel in all Ulcers which have thin ichorus Excrements and Impurities .

26. Vnguentum Petri Bayeri , An Oyntment of Peter Bayerus .

℞ Juyce of Bramble tops , Juyce of Roses , Vinegar , A. ℥ ij : Frankincense , Mastich , A. ʒiij : Litharge of Gold ℥ j : Cauary ℥ iiij : Juyce of Housleek ℥ ij : Aqua Vitae ℥ iiij : Verdigrise ℥ ij ss: Vitriol , burnt Alum , A. ʒj ss: Camphir ʒj : Oyl of Roses ℥ iiij : pouder and searse those things which are to be poudred , which with the other let boyl all together upon a gentle fire ( except the Camphir which is to be put in at the end ) to the consumption of the Juyces , then add Wax , q. s. and make as Oyntment .

It is a singular thing to cure all manner of , old fordid , inveterate , putrid , Malign and cancerous Ulcers , in any part of the Body : and by the use of this Medicine a cancerous Yard was cured .

27. Vnguentum Mercuriale Sennerti , Mercurial Oyntment of Sennertus .

℞ Sorrel , Scabious , Wormwood , Tansy , leaves of Peaches , of the wild Ash-tree , of Henbane , of the Walnut , A. M. j : bruise all well together ; and take their juyce , to which add old Hogs Grease lb ij : boyl all together , till the humidity is consumed ; then put to it Ship Pitch lb j ss: being very hot add Myrrh , Frankincense , Mastich , ( all in fine pouder ) A. ℥ ij : which stir about with a spatula , till the whole has the consistency of an Oyntment . When you have an occasion to use it , to every ℥ iij , put Quick-silver killed with fasting spittle ) ℥ ss: or the Quick silver may be shaken together with the white of an Egg.

With this Oyntment you may cure within 15. days all manner of Scabbiness , whatsoever it be : Or those Sirones which are accompanied with Itching . It is also an excellent good thing against the Itch , and against the breakings out of the French Pox , and Tumors and Nodes thence proceeding .

28. Vnguentum Apij Compositum ; Oyntment of Parsly Compound .

℞ leaves of Parsly or of Smallage , M. iij : Ground-Ivy , Wormwood , Hysop , Centory the less , Germander , Mint , Sage , Hypericon , Plantane , Yarrow , Periwinkle , Saracens consound , Bugle , Betony , Wood-bine , Vervain , Speedwell , Ladyes bed straw , Knot Grass , Adders Tongue , Pimpernel , A M. ij : Oyl Olive lb viij : stone Pitch , ( or instead thereof Burgundy ) Sheep suet , Wax , Turpentine , A. lb ij : melt the Wax , Pitch , and Suet with the Oyl , into which put the Herbs bruised , which boyl gently , stirring them with a wooden spatula , till the humidity is nearly wasted , then strain and press strongly , to which straining ( being almost cold ) add Myrrh , fine Aloes , A. ℥ iiij : roots of round Bithwort , Florentine Orrice , A. ℥ ij : all in fine pouder , mix them all well together .

It is an excellent Vulnerary , cleanses and heals Wounds to admiration . It is good against the hitings of mad Dogs , and other venomous creatures ; prevails against Cramps , Palsies , Numbness , Weakness , and pains of the Nerves , Joynts , and other parts , &c. Some take the Juyces of the Herbs , but the Juyces alone cannot impart so great Vertues to the Medicine , as the compleat Herbs can ; nor can they impart to this or any other Oyntment their green color ; unless they be boyled with their Herbs .

29. Vnguentum Hederae terrestris , Oyntment of Ground Ivy.

℞ May Butter lb vj : Ground Ivy bruised , M. vj. boyl to crispness : strain out by pressing , and boyl in the Liquor M. vj. more : do so the third time , then strain out , and keep it in a glazed pot for use .

It cures Pearls and Spots in the Eyes to a wonder , with other the like Distempers , by putting into the Eye about half the quantity of a Pea , morning and night , and then binding over it a cloth dipt in the Liquor Stypticus , at Sect. 10. Cap. 1. of this Book .

30. Vnguentum ad Porriginem , An Oyntment against the Itch.

℞ Oyl Olive or Oyl of Roses ℥ ij : flowers of Sulphur , Quick , silver , A. ℥ j : ( let the Quick-silver be brought into a subtil black pouder by grinding with the flowers of Sulphur , in an Iron Mortar ) Camphir ℥ ss: grind all well together to an Oyntment . Or , ℞ Oyl Olive old , or old Oyl of Nuts ℥ ij : flowers of Sulphur , Tar , A. ℥ j : Juyce of Limons ℥ iij : boyl to the consumption of the juyce , and add Soot in fine pouder ℥ ss. Or , ℞ black Soap ℥ ij : flowers of Sulphur , Ginger , Pepper , Tar , A. ℥ ss: mix them . Or , ℞ Venice or Crown Soap ℥ j : flowers of Sulphur , Sal Armoniack , A. ℥ ss: mix them over a gentle heat to an Oyntment .

All these are of extraordinary use in curing of Scabs , Itch Tettars , Ringworms , Herpes , or any other breakings out of the Skin , by anointing therewith : The first is the best and the most powerful , but the most dangerous , and therefore ought to be used with caution .

31. Vnguentum Evae , Oyntment of Eve.

℞ Oyl Olive lb j : Marrow of an Ox Leg , yellow Wax , Rosin of the Pine Tree , A. ℥ ij : fresh Butter ℥ iij : mix and make an Oyntment .

That this was invented by our old Mother Eve , is more than I can prove , for all that it bears her name : however it softens Tumors , discusses and is Anodyn : It takes away Inflamations and eases pain . Foscarinus it was that brought it with him out of Turky .

32. Vnguentum ad Paralysin Valeriolae , Oyntment against the Palsy .

℞ Sage , sweet Marjoram , Betony , Bays , Rosemary and Primrose leaves , A. M. j : roots of Time , Acorus , or Galangal , and Flower-de-luce newly gathered , A. ℥ iij : Oyls of Foxes , of Indian Nuts , of Rue , A. lb j : Oyl of Turpentine lb ss: strongest Wine lb j : Aquae Vitae lb ss: boyl them till the Wine be consumed , then strain them , and add of Serapinum , or Sagapenum , Opopanax and Bdellium , A. ʒij : Castor ℥ ss: Mace , Nutmegs , Styrax , Calamita , Benjamin , A. ʒiij : long Pepper , Pyrethrum , A. ʒj . Grease of an old Cat , of a Serpent , and of a Goose , A. ℥ j : Marrow of an Ox bone ℥ ij : Juyces of Dwarf Elder , Sage , Bawm , A. ℥ iiij : Propolis ℥ ij : mix , and with a sufficient quantity of Bees Wax melted into the aforesaid Oyls ; make them into the consistency of a thin Oyntment or Liniment .

This is much commended by Valeriola , in his Observations for the purposes intended ; doubtless it strengthens any weak part , takes away lassitudes , and watery Humors from any Member : In the Palsy anoint all along the back-bone warm , laying of Wooll or fine Flannel warm thereon .

33. Vnguentum Paralyticum Riverij ; Palsy Oyntment of Riverius .

℞ Juyces of Squills ℥ iiij : Juyces of Cucumber and Rue , A. ℥ j : Euphorbium , Castor , Sagapenum , Ammoniacum , Bdellium ) dissolved in Vinegar ) A. ʒj ss: Myrrh ; Frankincense , Pyrethrum , Niter , A. ʒj : Oyls of Elder , Turpentine and Euphorbium , A. ℥ ss: Wax a sufficient quantity , make an Oyntment .

It is a powerful Oyntment in the Palsy , and in all cold , moist and paralytick Distempers of the Limbs , anoint all the Back-bone therewith and the parts affected ; it would be good to use it , chiefly after bathing or sweating ; for then the pores and passages of the Skin , being open , do the more easily receive the Oyntment .

34. Vnguentum Johannis Prevotij , The Oyntment of John Prevotius .

℞ Tobacco leaves , middle bark of Elder , A. M. j : roots of white Asphodel thinly sticed ℥ j : Oyl Olive lb j : boyl away the humidity upon a gentle fire , and press them strongly out , to which add Frankincense in fine pouder ℥ ss: Waxʒvj : mix , and make a Liniment .

It is a very excellent thing to cure ulcerated Chilblains or Kibes , in the Feet of Children or Elder people : The said John Prevotius deservedly commends it in his Medicines for the Poor ; I have always oftentimes used it , and never found it fail . It presently heals ulcerated Chilblains or Kibes on the Nostrill Ears or Hands .

35. Vnguentum seu Linimentum simplex , The simple soft Oyntment .

℞ Juyce of Nightshade , newly expressed , Oyl of Roses , A. ℥ xx . boyl them according to Art , till the Juyce be boyled away : strain out , and add thereto Litharge of Gold , Ceruse , A. lb j : mix according to Art , and make an Oyntment or Liniment .

It is cooling , drying , and resisting the heat of Inflamations , being in an Erisipelas and confirmed Cancer .

36. Vnguentum ad Lepram Graecorum , Sculteti ; An Oyntment for the Leprosy .

℞ Pomatum , Oyl of Tartar per deliquium , A. ℥ ij : Flowers of Sulphurʒ ij ss : orʒ iij : Balsam of Peruʒ ij : melt , mix , and keep stirring till it is cold .

He first caused the sick to bath in fair warm Water , in which Fumitory , Mallows , Speedwel and Elecampane were boyled ; then he anointed with this Oyntment , he caused the ordinary drink to be Decoction of China , and often to take the Electuarium ad Lepram , in Lib. 2. Cap. 22. Sect. 19. and anointed the Back with Fat of Vipers .

37. Vnguentum de Betonica , Oyntment of Betony .

℞ Juyces of Betony ℥ iij. of Burnet , of Wood-bind , of Comfrey , A. ℥ ss. Malmsey ℥ v. boyl away the Wine , then add Turpentine ℥ ij . Sheeps suet , Oyl of Roses , A. ℥ j. pouder of Mastich , Myrrh , Mummy , A. ʒj ss. Verdigriseʒij . Wax . q.s. mix and make an Oyntment according to Art.

It is a good thing to digest , cleanse and incarnate all green Wounds , more especially if they be in the Cranium or Head : by its application it prevents evil Symptoms , and renders the healing more secure .

38. Vnguentum seminum Hyoscyami , Oyntment of Henbane Seed .

℞ Henbane seeds poudred , ℈ j : burnt Alum , burnt Vitriol , A. ʒss . Butter ( meited and washed in Plantane Water ) q.s. mix and make an Oyntment .

It s use is to consume the Callous or hardness of a Fistula : which is done by diping a Tent therein , and putting it into the Fistula : afterwards it ought to be tented ( viz. when the Callous is removed ) with such things as may prevent the breeding of a Callous : such as is this following mixture . ℞ Vnguent . de Betonica ℥ j : Vng . Aegyptiac . ℥ ss: malax them well together for the purpose aforesaid .

39. Vnguentum Mercuriatum , An Oyntment of Mercury precipitate .

℞ Mercury precipitate , burnt Alum , Verdigrise , salt Peter , A. whites of Eggs a sufficient quantity ; mix and make an Oyntment .

This presently extirpates the Callous of Fistula's , a linnen Tent being covered over herewith , and so applyed : but it does not the work so pleasantly nor safely in parts Nervous , or such as are endowed with exquisite sense . The Callous being removed , the Ulcer may be cleansed with Aegyptiacum , and incarnated with Vngde Betonica , and consolidated with Ceratum Divinum ; and , if there be any reliques of a hard Tumor , you may dissolve it with Ceratum Oxelaeum : This Oyntment is admirably applicable to Fistula's of the Brest .

40. Vnguentum contra Vermes , An Oyntment against Worms .

℞ Aloes Epatick ℥ iij : Extract of Gentian ℥ j : red Myrrhʒ vj : Extract of Wormwoodʒ ij : Extract of Colocynthis ℥ ss: spirit of Rhenish Wine ℥ iiij : OxGall ℥ vij ss: Oyl of Wormwood by boyling ℥ viij : pouder fine what is to be poudred ; mix and boyl in a double Vessel to the consumption of the humidity of the Gall and S.V. then add yellow Wax q.s. mix and make an Oyntment .

You are to anoint herewith from the Stomach to the Groin over the whole Belly , and that every day , morning and evening , for some certain time : It kill Worms in Children , and brings them away by stool .

41. Vnguentum contra pediculas , An Oyntment for the Lousy Evil.

℞ Oyl of Bays ℥ viiij ; juyce of Rue ℥ vj : boyl to the consumption of the juyce , then add Quick-silver killed with fasting spittle ℥ j ss: seeds of Staves-Acre , Niter prepared , Aloes Epatick , A. ℥ ss: roots of white Hellebore , of sharp pointed Dock , Indian Tobacco , A. ʒ ij : Camphir , Oyl of Spike , A. ʒ j : and with Wax , q. s. mix and make an Oyntment .

It is an approved thing for the purpose intended , but you must use it with care and caution , and take heed of getting cold .

42. Vnguentum ad Luem Veneream , An Oyntment for the French Pox.

℞ Hogs Lard ℥ xij : Oyl of Hypericon ℥ j : Vnguentum Aragon ℥ ij : Frankincense ℥ ss: Ceruse ℥ ij : Mercury precipitate ℥ iiij : mix over a gentle heat , and make an Oyntment .

The use is the same with that of Vng . Neapolitanum , It powerfully helps all Pocky Sores and Ulcers ; and dissoves Gums , Tophs , and Nodes , if the Bone be not corrupted , you must use it wisely and cautiously : by precipitate here is meant the white , which is much the better for this purpose .

CHAP. V. Of CERATES .

1. CEratum ad Cadavera , A Cerecloth to wrap up dead Bodies in .

℞ Bees Wax lb xxv . Turpentine , Colophony , Rosin , A. lb iij . Ship Pitch lb ijss . Frankincense , liquid Storax , A. lb ij. Oyl of Spik lb ss. Verdigrise lb j . melt and mix , adding to it Oyl of Roses lb ij , or more , in which dip the Cloth.

It is intended only to wrap up dead Bodies in , whether Embowelled or not : The Embalmer may make the Cloth so large , as that it may go 4 , 5 , or more times about the Body .

2. Ceratum aliud ad Cadavera , Another Cerecloth for the same purpose .

℞ Burgundy Pitch lb x . Rosin , Frankincense , A. lb vj . Aloes , Myrrh , A. lb j . Oyl of Spike lb ss: Oyl of Cloves distilled ℥ j : Oyl of Mace by Expression ℥ iij. Sheeps Suet q.s. melt , mix , and make a Cerate .

The uses and intentions are altogether the same with the former : In the making of this latter you must be very careful , for otherwise the Burgundy Pitch will not easily mix , but harden in a lump , if the fire be too hot , therefore the fire ought to be gentle .

3. Ceratum Divinum Sculteti , Divine Cerecloth of Scultetus .

℞ Gum Ammoniacum , Galbanum , Opopanax , Bdellium , pouder of Myrrh , Frankincense , Mastich , long Birthwort , Verdigrise , Cadmy prepared , Lapis Haematites , A. ℥ j. Litharge of Gold , Oyl O●ive A. lb j . yellow Wax , Turpentine , A. ℥ vj. melt , mix , and make them up into a Cerate .

It conglutinates Ulcers very speedily , hinders the growing of any bad flesh , and forthwith cicatrizes a Wound .

4. Ceratum Diasinipi ab Aquapendente , Cerate of Mustard seed .

℞ Sal Gem , Litharge of Gold , Ceruse , A. ℥ iiij . Wax , Turpentine , A. ʒij . Galba●●um , Opepanax , A. ℥ ss. ●ustard Seed poudred ℥ ij . ●●d Oyl ℥ ix . sharp Vinegar , q.s. mix and make a soft Cerate according to Art.

He prescribes it against a Meliceris , and such like Tumors ; for it warms , comforts the parts , and discusses mightily .

5. Ceratum Citrinum ab Aquapendente , The yellow Cerecloth .

℞ Juyce of Tobacco ℥ vj : new yellow Wax ℥ iiij . Rosin ℥ iij. Turpentine ℥ ij . Oyl of Myrtles q. s. make a soft Cerate .

It is a powerful dissolver of Tumors , and easer of pain ; it strengthens weak Limbs , and restores such as are withred and have lost the use of them : It cleanses , fills up with flesh , and heals old Ulcers , and other filthy running Sores ; and cures green Wounds almost in a moment .

6. Ceratum pro Fonti●ulis Sculteti , Scultetus his Sparadrap for Issues .

℞ Cerate of white Lead or Album Coctum ℥ xij : Ceruse in pouder ℥ iiij : Frankincense , Gum Tragacanth , A. ʒvj : Florentine Orrice , Benjamin , A. ʒv : liquid Styrax , Oyl of Spike , A. ʒij . Venice Soap ℥ ij : Wax ℥ ij : or a sufficient quantity , mix , melt , and make a Sparadrap according to Art. You may add a little Musk to it , to make it smell the more pleasant .

It is to be spread upon new Linnen Cloth ; with this Sparadrap , saith Scultetus , for two and twenty years , I have preserved above a thousand Issues , from all evil Symptoms , to the admiration of all that used it .

7. Ceratum Ducis Hetruriae , Cerecloth of the Duke of Tuscany .

℞ Juyce of Ivy lb iij : Juyce of Tobacco , Turpentine , pure Rosin , Oyntment of Roses Mesue , yellow Wax , A. lb j : Oyl of Nutmegs ℥ ij : pouder of sweet Cypress ℥ j : pure Ceruse lb j : mix , melt , and make a Cerate .

It is chiefly designed to keep Issues from all ill Symtoms , and therefore the use of this is the same with the former .

8. Ceratum Oxylaeum , Cerecloth of Vinegar and Oyl .

℞ common old Oyl lb j : sharp Wine Vinegar , Litharge of Gold , A. lb ss. mix upon a gentle fire , till they come to the consistency of a soft Cerate .

It discusses , drys , eases pain , strengthens the part , and is beneficially applyed to Cancers whether ulcerated or not .

9. Caratum ad Tophos Sculteti , Scultetus his Cerecloth against Nodes .

℞ Quick silver ( killed with fasting spittle ) ℥ ss: pouder of Indian Tobaccoʒ ss: Diachylon with Gums , Ceratum Oxylaeum , Ceratum Citrinum , A. ℥ j. distilled Oyl of Guajacumʒj : mix , and make a Cerecloth .

This Cerecloth is used against Pocky Nodes and Gums , when they will not be cured by Medicaments given by the Mouth , as Sarsa , which far more easily and quickly cures all knots and Accidents of the French Pox , than Guajacum doth : the Author commends this Cerat as an admirable thing in the case specified : but if for all this the Shins shall continually ake , and the Gummosity will not be discussed , it is a most certain sign that the bone under the Node is corrupted ; and therefore it is necessary to make incission upon the Node along the Shin-bone , with an Incission Knife , which being uncovered must be scraped away with scraping Tools , where it is corrupted . The first day the Node is to be cut with an Incission Knife , upon the length of the Shin-bone , unto the Bone it self ; then the Wound is to be dilated with Tow or Hempen hards , wet in the white of an Egg beaten , and the leg must be swathed with a convenient Ligature , to keep off a flux of Humors . On the second day you must take off the hards , and lifting up the Wound artificially , having first very well defended the found parts about it , that they may take no hurt , you must fill it with a Caustick ; that of Ambrose Paraeus , which he has described Lib. 26. Cap. 32. under the name of Holosericum , is admirable in this case ; he calls them Holosericum Silken or Velvet Cauteries , for that they are like silk , gentle , and without pain ; moreover he obtained them of a Chymist , by many entreaties and a piece of Velvet , from whence came the name . ℞ of the Ashes of Beans Stalks , and the Ashes of Oak Wood well burnt , A : lb iij : let them be infused in a pretty quantity of River water , and be often stirred up and down ; then add thereto of unquenched Lime lb iiij : which being quenched , stir it now and then together for two days space , that the Capitellum may become the stronger ; then strain it through a thick and strong linnen cloth , and thus strained , put it three or four times upon the Ashes , that so it might draw more of the caustick faculties from them , then boyl it in a Barbers Basin , or else in an earthen pan well leaded , upon a good Charcole Fire , till it becomes thick . But a great part of the Secret or Art , consists in the manner and limit of this boyling ; for this Capitellum becoming thick and concreeting into Salt , must not be kept so long upon the fire , until all the moisture shall be vanished and spent by the heat thereof : for thus the force also of the aforesaid Medicines , which also consists in a spirituous substance , will be much dissipated and weakned : therefore , before it come to extream dryness , it shall be taken from off the fire , to wit , when as yet there shall some thick moisture remain , which may not hinder the Cauteries to be made up into a form . The made up Cauteries shall be put up into a Glass , most closely stopped , that the Air may not dissolve them , and then set up in a dry place for use . But to proceed to our former matter ; this Caustick being laid on , cover it with a Plaster extended all the breadth of it , but not going round about the Leg : bind the Leg again with a pressing band according to Art. On the third day , removing all these things , apply such things as will make the Escar fall off : when that is taken away , scrape away the rottenness unto the quick ; and then with drying pouders cover the Bone with flesh . Thus you see the Node is first cut , that the Caustick may sooner come to act , yet incission is not always necessary , unless it be for those who will hardly believe the Chyrurgian when he tells them that the Bone is rotten , until such time as they see it or touch it themselves .

10. Ceratum Johannis Praevotij ; The Cerecloth of Praevotius .

℞ Millet Meal ℥ ij : Oyl of Roses , stirred up in a leaden Mortar ℥ iij : Ponder of crude Lead ℥ ss: Golden Rod , Sowthistle , Night shade poudered , A. ℥ ij : new Wax ℥ ij , ʒvj : Pino Rosinʒx : mix , melt , and make a Cerate .

This was designed for to resolve and cure Cancers , which Experience has confirmed , being applyed after due purging . Scultetus applyed it to a Cancer in a Womans Breast , arising from the stoppage of her Terms , and he says , it did in three Months space insensibly dissolve the Tumor : In the mean time , seeing that her courses which had been stopt for two years , could not be brought down by remedies , he made her an Issue on the inward part of each Thigh , to the end that the offending matter might be brought down to the lower parts , and he kept them open a year , least the Humors should gather together again , and offend some other part . The Purge which ought to be given several times before hand , ( because of the exquisiteness thereof ) we will here incert , and it is this . ℞ Confect●● Hamethʒvj : Extract of black Hellebor ℈ j : Cream of Tartar ℈ ss: decoction of flowers and Fruits , q. s. mix them .

11. Ceratum Paraliticum Riverij ; A Cerecloth for the Palsy .

℞ Emplaster of Betony , Melilot and Bay Berries , A. ℥ j : Frankincense , Seeds of Nigella or Gith , seeds of Water-Cresses and Mustard , Roots of Pyrethrum , Sal Niter , A. ℥ ss: Castoreum , E●phorbium , A.ʒj. with Oyl of Bricks , q. s. make a Cerecloth .

The Title shews the intention , for which it is a singular good thing : some spread it upon new thick cloth , which I think is the better ; but Riverius advises it to be spread upon Leather .

12. Ceratum Diasulphuris , Cerecloth of Sulphur Compound .

℞ Oyl of Ben , or of Wallnuts by Expression lb j : flowers of Sulphur ℥ ij : Oyl of Tartar ℥ j : digest all together in a moderate sand heat , till the flowers of Sulphur are dissolved in the Oyl , decant the clear liquor into a brass Frying-Pan Tinn'd within , and over a gentle fire ; melt therein , yellow Wax ℥ iiij : Colophony ℥ iij : then taking the Pan from the fire and stirring the matter till it is half cold , mix therewith red Myrrh finely poudred , the full weight of all the other ingredients ( viz. ℥ xxij : ) and the Searcloth is done .

'T is excellent to soften and dissolve scrophulus Tumors , and all other kind of external swellings , proceeding from a cold matter , hard to dissolve . It is also a specifick in dissolving Tumors in Scroto , arising from Venereal Venom , and in cleansing all sorts of Ulcers . Spread it upon Linnen or thin Leather , and apply it to the part affected : but when you apply it to the Testicles , make use of a kind of Purse and Swathing band .

13. Ceratum Refrigerans , A cooling Cerecloth .

℞ Oyl of Roses lb j : white Wax ℥ iij : slice the Wax , which put with the Oyl into a glazed Earthen pot : dissolve the Wax in the Oyl in B. M. then taking off the Vessel , continually keep stirring it till it be cold , adding in the mean season fair Water ℥ ij : and continuing the same stirring : when this Water is drunk up add more , and continuing the stirring ; still add more water , till you find it has enough , and the Cerate is white enough ; after decant the Water , and put up the Cerate for use : some mix Spirit of Vinegar one Ounce therewith to make it more piercing .

This was of Hippocrates his Invention , and a good thing it is in easing and cooling of all sorts of Inflamations , in what part of the Body soever , by being anointed thereon , and lint diped therein applyed over it . It is very good against heat of the Reins , Phlegmons , Erysipela's , Tettars , and such like : It is approved in easing the pain , and allaying the heat of the Hemorrhoids or Piles , and to cure crackings , chapings , and peelings of the Skin in the Lips , Hands , and other parts . It allays Inflamations , and heals Galings of the Thighs and other parts in little Children , and in such as are fat and pursy : It cures Chappings and other Sores in Womens Breasts , and their Nipples , and is very good against Burnings : when there is need of drying and skinning , you may mix it with a fit proportion of Vnguent um Album .

14. Ceratum Stomachicum Commune , The common Stomach Cerecloth .

℞ Oyl of Quinces lb iij : white Wax lb j : red Myrrh , red Roses , A. ℥ v : Wormwood dryed ℥ iiij : Indian Spicknard ℥ ij ss: melt the Wax in the Oyl , in a glazed Earthen Vessel , and stir it till it begins to thicken , then add the other Ingredients in fine pouder .

Some in the place of Myrrh put so much Mastich ; both are good , you may take which you like best ; for my part I prefer the Myrrh : Some also melt the Gum in part of the Oyl , being first made into fine pouder , and then mix this dissolution with the dissolution of the Wax in the other part of the Oyl . The Title shews the Intention ; it strengthens the Stomach , helps digestion , provokes an Appetite , stops Vomiting , digests bad Humors , and expels Wind : let it be applyed hot to the Stomach .

15. Ceratum Aromaticum , A sweet scented Cerecloth .

℞ white Wax lb vj : Oyl of Nutmegs by expression , distilled Oyl of Lavender , distilled Oyl of Orange and Cltron Peels , A. ℥ ij : melt the Wax over a gentle fire in a Copper Basin Tinn'd over , large above and narrower below : put in the Oyl and mix them well : then dip therein Linnen Coth of an indifferent fineness .

This was designed to wrap up dead Carcases in , and may be used instead of those at Sect. 1. and 2. of this Chapter , though for my part , I judge either of them to be better . This is good to be applyed in weakness of the Nerves , and upon Paralitick Members .

16. Ceratum ex Betonica , Cerecloth of Betony .

℞ Turpentine ℥ iij : Pine Rosin , yellow Wax , A. ℥ ij : Betony in pouder , Rosemary and Lavender flowers , A. ℥ ss: Mastich , Frankincense , red Myrrh , A. ʒij : Mummy , Gum Ivy , A. ʒ j ss: mix and make a Cerate .

It is good to apply to the Crown , Sutures , and Temples of the Head , to prevent defluxions of Rheum ; It comforts and strenghens any weak part , eases pain , and heals any green Wound .

17. Ceratum ad prohibendum abortum Milij , A Cerecloth to prevent Abortion .

℞ Oyl of Olives , or of Quinces or of Myrtles lb iij : Mastich ℥ j : Laudanum ʒvij Wax ℥ ss: Bistort , Cypress Nuts , Hypocistis , Acacia , red Roses , red Coral , fine Bole , dryed Mint , Coriander seeds , Terra Sigillata , A. ʒij . Venice Turpentine q. s. mix , and boyl to the thickness of a Cerate .

In my Opinion there is too little Wax , or else you must make a very long boyling , which cannot be so well : first boyl the Oyl , Mastich , Wax and Turpentine to a due consistency ; then strew in the Pouders , and at last add the Laudanum : the Wax and Turpentine may be of each ℥ iij : and some instead of Laudanum Opiatum take Labdanum , but the former is more to our pupose , which you may add to ℥ j.

CHAP. VI. Of EMPLASTERS .

1. EMplastrum ad Herniam Nostrum , Our Plaster for Ruptures .

℞ Ox Gall Nᵒ vj. Myrrh lb ij : Turpentine lb j : Bees Wax , Ship Pitch , A. lb ss. boyl all neerly to the thickness of an Emplaster ; to which , whilst hot● , add Mumms , Load-stone , both in fine pouder , A. ℥ vj : mix them , and stir till it is nearly cold .

It is one of the most powerful things in the World to consolidate a Rupture , or knit broken Bones ; and to strengthen any weak or feeble part .

2. Emplastrum Arcaei ; The Emplaster of Franciscus Arcaeus .

℞ Oyls of Roses , of Camomil , of Violets , A. ℥ j : soft Hens Fat , Veal Marrow , A. ℥ ss: Earthworms washed in Wine ℥ j : fresh Butterʒvj : Mucilage of Althaea lb ss: boyl all to the consumption of the humidity ; then strain , and after add Litharge ℥ ij ss: Vermillion ℥ iij : Turpentine ℥ x : Mastich ℥ ss: white Wax , q. s. make a Plaster .

It is the Vulnerary Emplaster of Arcaeus , and of singular use in curing and healing of all manner of Wounds ; it breeds flesh , and skins Sores to a wonder . It takes away Nodes , Tophs , or such like Tumors , and is an excellent thing for Womens sore , hard and pained Breasts .

3. Emplastrum Leonicum Arcaei , The Leonine Emplaster of Arcaeus .

℞ Oyl of Roses ℥ vj : Ceruse ℥ iij : Vnguentum Basilicon ℥ j : boyl them together over a gentle fire , stirring all the while with a Spatula of Wood , till it is of the thickness of a Cerot : then add Verdigrise in pouderʒiij : boyl again , till it is of a yellow or reddish color .

It is of good use in producing a Cicatrise upon Wounds , and correcting any bad Symptom that may arise .

4. Emplastrum Nigrum Arcaei , The black Emplaster of Arcaeus .

℞ old Oyl , strong Wine Vinegar , A. lb iij : Litharge lb j : mix , and boyl them to an Emplaster , or till it looks black .

It has all the Virtues of the former , as also of the Empl. de Minio ; and 't is an excellent thing in any Gout , Sciatica , or other extream pains .

5. Emplastrum ad Tophos Harveij ; Dr. Harvey's Emplaster for Pocky Nodes .

℞ factitious Cinnabar ab ℥ j. ad ij . Oyl of Roses ℥ ij : Wax lb ss: melt , mix , and make a plaster .

It was invented to discuss all pocky Nodes , Gums or Tophs , &c. which it does to a wonder .

6. Emplastrum ad Strumam , An Emplaster for the Kings Evil.

℞ Emplastrum è cicuta cum Ammoniaco ℥ viij . red Precipitate ℥ ij ss. Gum Elemi ℥ ij . mix and make an Emplaster .

The Title shews the Virtues : it dissolves the Tumors if not maturated and broken : if broken , it cleanses and heals them : It also eases all manner of pains in any part of the Body , yea if proceeding from the Pox.

7. Emplastrum de Caranna cum Mercurio ; Plaster of Caranna with Quick-silver .

℞ Gum Caranna , Ammoniacum , A. ʒj : Quicksilver killed with Turpentine ℥ ss: mix them .

It was invented for Tumors of the Mesentery , Pancreas and Spleen ; for which purposes , its equal is not yet known .

8. Emplastrum Resolutivum Magistrale ; A Magistral Plaster resolving Nodes .

℞ Quick-silver killed with flowers of Sulphur , Oyl of Hypericon , A. ℥ ij : Wax depurated lb ss: melt , mix , and make an Emplaster .

It is a secret in dissolving of Nodes , Tophs , Gums , and Arthritick pains , which are as it were miraculously dissipated herewith . It is admirable where the cause is Venereal ; it may be applyed to the Shins , Knees , Arms , Back , between the Shoulders , &c.

9. Emplastrum Arthriticum Barbetti ; The Gout Emplaster of Barbett .

℞ Ship Pitch , Colophony , Propolis , Misleto of the Oak , round Birthwort , burnt Brass , yellow Wax , Turpentine , A. ℥ iij : Mucilage of Althaea Roots ℥ ij ss: Oyl of Earth ℥ ij : Ammoniacum , Galbanum , Mastich , Myrrh , Frankincense , A. ℥ iss: make a Plaster .

He commends it as a very good thing in a cold Gout , besides which he never found any thing more effectual ; but he put in the Ballance with it , the Styptick Plaster of Crollius , mixt with the Oyl of Bricks .

10. Emplastrum Filij Zachariae , Emplaster of the Son of Zacharie .

℞ yellow Wax ; Ox Marrow , Hens grease , Ducks grease , A. lb j . mucilage of Linsecd , Foenugreek Seed , Marsh Mallows , A. ℥ iiij . Oyl of Lins●ed , fat Rosin , A. q. s. make an Emplaster .

This is as good an Emollient and Suppurative , as is ordinarily used : it gives ease in all vehement pains , softens hard Tumors , and ripens them in a short time , being a delicate thing in Tumors of the Gods. We have added the Rosin , for otherwise it will not come to the Body of an Emplaster in a long time , or not without much boyling .

11. Emplastrum Sticti . cum Paracelsi , The Stictick Emplaster of Paracelsus .

℞ Oyl Olive lb iij : Litharge of Gold lb j ss: yellow wax ℥ ix : Venice Turpentine ℥ vj : Gum Ammonicaum , Elemi , A. ℥ iij : Oyl of Bays ℥ ij , ʒij : Bdellium , Opopanax , Galbanum , Mastich , Myrrh , Frankincense , Aloes , round Bithwort root , Lapis Calaminaris , A. ℥ j. first mix the Oyl and Litharge together , and putting to them about a pint and a half of Water or Vinegar , boyl them together , continually stirring with a large woodden Spatula , till they will not stick to ones fingers : then remove the mass from the fire , and put in the Wax , which being melted , cast in the Gum Elemi , melted with the Oyl of Bays , then the Ammoniacum , Galbanum , Bdellium , and Opopanax , ( dissolved in Vinegar and strained ) mixt with the Turpentine ; after add the Birthwort root and Calaminaris , in fine pouder ; and lastly , the pouders of the Myrrh , Aloes , Frankincense and Mastich , which being well incorporated , make up the Plaster into Rouls .

This differs but little from that in Our Pharm . Lib. 5. Cap. 6. Sect. 50. called Sticticum . The Virtues therefore are the same which you may fetch from thence ; the only difference is , that this has Gum Elemi added to it , and another way of making up . It is good against Punctures of the Nerves , Wounds , old Sores , and all manner of weaknesses and debilities of the Limbs . It strengthens much , and is therefore good for weak Backs .

12. Emplastrum Carminativum Sylvij , Sylvius his Emplaster discussing Wind.

℞ Ammoniacum Bdellium , Galbanum , A. ℥ ss. Olibanum , red Myrrh , A. ʒij : Opiumʒj : dissolve them in Vinegar of Squills , and when they are again thickned add yellow Wax , Colophony , A. ʒiij : Oyl of Brickʒj : Oyl of Earth ʒ ss: distilled Oyl of Caraways ℈ ss: Venice Turpentine q. s. mix , and make an Emplaster according to Art.

It is excellent against Tumors and Obstructions of the Spleen and Bowels , proceeding of Wind and other causes : it dissolves and dissipates potently all kind of Swellings ; and I have applyed it successfully to hard Tumors and Nodes . Sylvius saith , That a Man of Amsterdam of about 50 years of Age , had a great , unequal and hard Tumors , in the left Hypocondrium , about the bigness of an Arm , reaching forwards towards the right side , according to the most frequent scituation of the Colon , ascribed to the Spleen by other Physicians together with other Symptoms of the Hypocondriack Diseases ; which the application of this Plaster softned and took away ; taking also Pills inwardly , made of the same Gums : It is an admirable easer of pain , being applyed to what part soever . Spread it on soft Leather .

13. Emplastrum Catholicon ; The Universal Plaster .

℞ Oyl Olive , Bees Wax , A. lb iij . Turpentine , Rosin , Burgundy Pitch , Gum Elemi , A. lb ij. Oyl of Hypericon lb j . mix , and over a gentle heat , make an Emplaster .

It heals all green Wounds : It softens , ripens , opens , and heals all hard , Scrophulous and Oedematosus Tumors : it also cleanses , heals ; and drys , old , stinking and malign Ulcers .

14. Emplastrum Arthriticum , An Emplaster against the Gout .

℞ Diacalciteos ℥ j. Opium strained ℥ ss. Venice So●pʒij . mix , and make an Emplaster .

It is wonderful in all pains of the Gout , Sciatica , or Scurvy , or proceeding from what cause soever , in any part of the Body whatsoever ; in which case it is the only , last , and most certaid Remedy . It eases the Head-ach and causes rest .

15. Emplastrum Sticticum Nostrum , Our Stictick Emplaster .

℞ Oyl of Hypericon ℥ xij : Litharge , Saccharum Saturni , A. ℥ iij : Turpentine , Balsam of Peru , A. ℥ ij : Aloes , Ammoniacum , Bdellium , Galbanum , Myrrh , Opopanax , Sagapenum , Wax , A. ℥ j : Frankincense , round Bithwort , Caranna , Taccamahacca , A. ℥ ss: boyl the Oyl , Wax and Litharge with some water together , till they will not stick to ones fingers : then dissolve what are to be dissolved in Vinegar , and pouder what are to be poudred : add the dissolved Gums , which boyl till the humidity is evaporated : lastly , add the pouders and Turpentine , and make a Plaster .

It is good in the cure of Wounds , simple or contused , old Ulcers in the Leggs , or elsewhere , cut Nerves , bitings of Venomous Beasts , Cancers , Fistula's , Scrophula , Sclatica , old Aches , pains and Gouts of all Sorts ; bruises , Ruptures , and weakness in the back or other parts . It wonderfully strengthens debilitated Members ; eases pain , and is good for the Spleen ; it ripens tumors , asswages Inflamations , defends from Accidents , discusses , mollifies , attracts , incarnates , digests , consolidates , and is eminent for old Aches .

16. Emplastrum Hystericum nostr . Our Plaster for the Womb.

℞ Galbanum ℥ xij ; Ammoniacum , Caranna , Opopanax , Sagapenum , Tacamahacca , Oyl Olive , A. ℥ vj : Turpentine ℥ jv : the Gums severally dissolve in Vinegar ; then melting the Turpentine and Oyl , add the Dissolutions , which boil to the consumption of the humidity , and make a Plaster according to Art.

It digests , mollifies , and resolves S●rophula's , Nodes and hard Tumors both in the Joynts and other Menibers . It is prevalent against the Gout ; is good against Corns and Warts ; helps the Megrim , and fits of the Mother , Ruptures , pains of the Breasts , Head , Sides , Bowels ; Liver ; Spleen , Reins , Womb and Nerves , proceeding from Wind , humors , or any intemperature .

17. Emplastrum de Ranis nostr . Our Emplaster of Frogs .

℞ Juyce of six large green Frogs ; Oyl of Hypericon , A. ℥ vj : of our Emplastrum sticticum ℥ xij : Quick silver kill'd with spittle , juyce of Limons , Turpentine or flowers of Sulphur ) ℥ vj : boil first , then mix in a warm Mortar the Quicksilver , and make an Emplaster .

It resolves a Scirrhus , hard swellings of the King 's Evil , Nodes and other hard Tumors : It eases intollerable Pains arising from the French Disease , being upon the shin Bones , or in other places between the Joynts : but above all for the King 's Evil , whether new or old , it is a most excellent thing .

18. Emplastrum Saturni cum Mercurio , Emplaster of Saturn with Mercury .

℞ Saccharum Saturni ℥ iiii . Amalgama ( of Quick silver p. ij . with Lead p. j. ) ʒ vj : Chalk ℥ ss: Galbanum ( dissolved in Vinegar , and inssassate to a fit thickness ) Myrrh A. ʒ ij : Turpentineʒ j : Boars grease enough to make it into a Plaster in a hot Mortar .

It cures a malignant Callous and the worst Ulcers at once dressing ( if you first wash them , when foul , with the ablution of Mercurius dulcis in Lime-water , &c. ) spreading it upon thick leather , and laying it on with a Plaster of Diacalciteos upon it , binding it up , and not stirring it for 15 da●es .

19. Emplastrum Aranearum sen sebrifugum ; Plaster of Spiders .

℞ Venice Turpentine ℥ iij : melt it : then add live Spiders Nᵒ xxx . mix them with a Pestel , till the Turpentine be of an Ash Color , and the spiders appear not : After heat it , and add of small spiders Nᵒ. xl . stir them again , adding pouder of Asphaltum , and white sal Armoniack A. ℥ iij : grind them till the matterbe cold and very black : keep it 14 dayes , then soften it at the fire ; and with your hands dipt in oyl make it up .

Make Plasters hereof , and cover them with leaf-Silver or Gold , and lay them to the Pulses of both Wrists , an hour before the fit of a Feaver or Ague comes ( whether a continual or intermitting Quotidian , Tertian or Quartan ) leave them on nine days , then at the same hour , cast them into running Water ; by this means this Plaster cures all Feavers and Agues .

20 Emplastrum Sarcoticum , An Incarnative Emplaster .

℞ Oyl of Mastich , Honey of Roses , A. ℥ ss: Turpentine , Sarcocol , Mummy , A. ʒiij ; Rosin , Wax , Barly meal , A. ʒ ij ; Frankincense , Mastich A. ʒj : mix , and make an Emplaster over the fire according to Art.

It breeds flesh mightily , and fills all old Sores , Ulcers , and hollow places up with flesh , by applying it upon them , being first cleansed .

21. Emplastrum ad Herniam Carnosam , A plaster for a fleshy Rupture .

℞ Galbanum , Ammoniacum , Bdelium , A. ℥ ss: dissolve in Vinegar , strain , and add Wax ℥ ij : Ducks grease ℥ j ss: Oyl of white Lillies , Marrow of an Ox leg , A. ʒx . mix and make a Plaster according to Art.

It was designed for to cure a fleshy Rupture of the Cod by dissolving it , and several have been cured therewith : Spread it upon linnen Cloth , apply it to the Cod , and renew it every fourth day . In the mean Season , the sick is to take the pouder of Rest-harrow roots , adʒj : in wormwood wine , every morning for one hundred dayes ; and an Issue is to be made in the inward part of the Thigh , four Fingers breadth above the Knee , for the Derivation of the humour : continuing the application of the Plaster also till the Tumor is wholly discussed .

22. Emplastrum ad Ganglia , An emplaster against growing Tumors .

℞ Ammoniacum , Galbanum , Opopanax , Sagapenum , ( being dissolved in Vinegar , strained and thickned , ) red Myrrh in fine pouder , A ℥ iij. Oyl of Bays , S. V. rectified , A. ℥ j. Sal Armoniack , Roman Vitriol , Quick-Silver , A. ℥ ss. Euphorbiumʒ ij . to the dissolved , strained and thickned Gums , being taken from the fire , add the Oyl of Bays and S. V. after the Myrrh , Quick-silver , Sal Armoniack , Vitriol and Euphorbium in sine pouder , mixing them all very well together .

It discusses and dissolves all sorts of hard Tumors , and such as are continually growing , as Wens , Nodes , swellings of the Kings-Evil , Wolf , Cancers , Scirrhous Tophs , and Ulcerous callosities , for which purpose there is scarcely a better Emplaster to be found , it prevails against all sorts of Tumors in the External parts , arising from what cause soever .

23. Emplastrum Spleneticum P●storij ; A Spleen Emplaster .

℞ strained Galbanum , Ammoniacum , A. ℥ j. Myrrh , Saffron , A. ʒiij . Sulphur Vive , Balsamum ex Aloë , A. ʒij . Styrax Calamitaʒj ss. long Pepperʒj . ℈ ss. Frankincenseʒj . mix and make an Emplaster , with Oyl of Capers and Wax . A. q. s.

Spread it upon Silk or soft Leather , cut it into the form or fashion of the Spleen , and then apply it .

24. Emplastrum Hepaticum , An Emplaster for the Liver .

℞ Cerate of Sanders ℥ ij : yellow Sandersʒ ss: pouder of Lignum Aloes , of Myrrh , of Saffron , A. ℈ j : mix , and with Oyl of Myrrh make an Emplaster .

Applyed to the Region of the Liver ; it comforts and strengthens it mightily , and gives ease to pains there ; taking away all Inflamations and unnatural heat .

25. Emplastrum ad Lumbricos . ; An Emplaster for Worms .

℞ Balsamum ex Aloe ℥ j : Extracts of Wormwood and of Gentian root , A. ℥ ss. mix them .

Let it be spread upon close or thick cloth , and applyed all over the Stomach and Belly : chiefly over the Abdomen .

26. Emplastrum Stemachicum Mynsichti , A Stomach Emplaster .

℞ Tacamahacca ℥ iiij : fine Labdanum , Benjamin , A. ℥ ij . Colophony , Wax , A. ℥ j : Balsam of Aloes , Balsam of Peru , A. ℥ ss. Chymical Oyl of Origanum , of Time , of Zedoary and of Rosemary , A. ℈ j. Turpentine , q. s. make an Emplaster , S. A.

It strengthens the Stomach , takes away crudities , expels Wind , warms and comforts the part ; and wonderfully stops Vomiting , helps against loathings , and sortifies the concoctive and digestive faculties .

27. Emplastrum de Galbano cum cera Mynsichti , An Emplaster of Galbanum with Wax , called by Mynsicht Galbanum Coctum .

℞ Galbanum ( dissolved in Vinegar ) yellow Wax , A. ℥ vj. Venice Turpentine ℥ iiij : mix and make an Emplaster of a just consistency .

This is a great Emollient and Resolver : it digests , mollifies , discusses and resolves and cold hard Tumors , Scrophula's , Nodes , Tophs , Gummosities , &c. it also eases pain , proceeding from an afflax of cold Humors ; it especially gives ease in the Megrim , being applyed to the part afflicted ; it strengthens and comforts the Brain , Nerves and Womb ; it is good against the biting of mad Dogs , stinging of Scorpions , or of any other Venomous Creature . Lastly , it takes away Corns and Warts both in the Hands and Feet ; being applyed for some time .

28. Emplastrum de Sperma Ceti Mynsichti , An Emplaster of Sperma Ceti .

℞ white Wax ℥ iiij . Sperma Ceti ℥ ij : Galbanum dissolved in Vinegar ℥ j : mix and make an Emplaster .

Being spread upon Cloth and applyed to the Skin , whether of the Hands or Feet , it makes them purely soft and white , even to admiration ; at first it must ley on night and day , and renewed every other day : afterwards it may be applyed only at night going to Bed , and so to be taken off the next morning . Some add to the Composition Oyl of Ben ℥ i ss. others ℥ i ss. of this following mixture . ℞ Oyl of Ben ten parts , Oyl of Tartar one part , shake them together , till they are white like Cream .

APPENDIX . Amulets against the Plague .

29. Amuletum Pestilentiale , A Pestilential Amulet .

℞ pouder of dryed Toads ℥ j ss: yellow Arsenick , white Arsenick , A. ʒ vj : Dittany : Tormentil , A. ʒ j ss: Pearls prepared , yellow Sanders , A. ℈ ij : Saffronʒ ss: Jacynths , Emeralds , A. ℈ j : all being in pouder , with Mucilage of Gum Arabick , make a Past for Amulets , which being form'd , tye up in a thin Silk or Linnen Cloth , and hang it about the Neck so as it may fall even upon the Region of the Hear● .

30. Amuletum aliud ad Pestem , Another Amulet against the Plague

℞ Crystal Arsenick ℥ ij : Dittany , Saffron , A. ʒij : Camph●r , Euphorbium , A. ʒj : pouder , and with Mucila●e of Gum Arabick make Past.

31. Amuleta optima ad Pestem , Another excellent Amulet for the same .

℞ pouder of dryed Toads ℥ ij : white Arsenick ℥ ss: red Arsenickʒ ij : roots of white Dittany , Tormentil , A. ʒij: Pearls ʒ ij : Pearlsʒ j : red Coral , Emeralds , Jacynths , A. ʒ ss: Saffron , Ambergrise , Musk , A. gr. iij. with Mucilage as aforesaid , make Amulets .

32. Amuleta Prestantissima , The powerful Amulet .

℞ Arsenick ℥ j : Dittany of Creet , Mustard seed , Cinnamon , A. gr. x. Ambergrise , Benjamin , A. gr. v. mix and with Mucilage of Gum Arabick , make Amulets .

CHAP. VII . Of CATAPLASMS .

1. CAtaplasma ad Porriginem ; Pultise for a Scald Head.

℞ black Rosin lb ss , or more : strong Ale lb iij : mix , and boyl them together , then make it like a hasty Pudding , with fine flower , either of Wheat or Rye , the last is best .

Lay this a fingers thickness upon new flannel cut into three distinct pieces ; so as that they might ( if sewed together ) make a Cap fit for the Head : Apply it warm to the Scald , dress it twice a day , taring it ( when you are a going to dress it ) violently off from the scald , so will it pull out the hair by the Roots : but before you apply it , let the hair be first clipt short with Sissars and not shaved . This application so oft repeat , till all the hair is pulled off by the roots , the Scabs are wholly vanished , and it has perfectly don running . Every time you dress it , wash it with Urine of another person mixt with a little Wine , then lay on the pultice again warm ; after a little while it will harden like a stone upon the Head , which is ( as aforesaid ) to be torn violently off from the Head every dressing . When the Head is well , the hair will come thick and well again .

2. Cataplasma suppurativum , A ripening Pultise .

℞ Yolks of Eggs ℥ j : white Salt , poudered Hens-dung , Honey , A. ℥ j ss: Meal of Orobus ℥ ij ss: mix them well together without the heat of fire .

It ripens and breaks Apostems , Baboes , &c. apply it morning and evening warm .

3. Cataplasma Anodynum Sculteti , A Pultise easing pain .

℞ Barly Meal , Bean Meal , A. ℥ vj : Crums of houshold Bread ℥ iiij : pouder of red Roses ( or of Betony ) ℥ ss: Oyl of Roses ℥ iij : Oxymel simple , red Wine , A. q.s. mix well together and apply it warm .

The Title shews the intention , it eases pain and takes away the heat of Inflamations in any part of the Body .

4. Cataplasma ad Paralysin , A Pultise for the Palsy .

℞ large white Onions , bake them in their Skins so well till they will beat into a kind of Pap : of this Pap take lb j : pouder of Rosemary leaves and flowers ℥ ij : mix them together and make a thick Cataplasm .

Spread it thick upon Leather , and lay it upon the benummed part ; change it every twenty four hours , or rather every twelve hours , and continue it for fourteen or twenty days , more or less , as you see occasion . Let the Cataplasm reach as far as the Paralytick Distemper .

5. Epithema Cordiale solidum , A solid Epithem for the Heart .

℞ Conserve of Clove Gilliflowers and Roses , A ℥ ss: Confectio of Alkermes and Jacynths , A. ʒ j ss: Venice Treacle , species Diamargariti 〈◊〉 , A. ʒ j : mix them .

Being warm , spread them upon Sheeps Leather , and apply it to the Heart .

6. Cataplasma Commune , The common Cataplasm or Pu●tice .

℞ Crums of new white Bread ℥ iiij : new Milk a Pint : fry them over a gentle fire in a frying Pan , stirring them continually with a wooden Spatula , till it becomes of the thickness of a Pultise ; then taking the pan off the Fire , add Yolks of Eggs N● ij : Oyl of Roses ℥ j. Saff●on finely beatenʒj : mix them .

It eases pain , dissolves and discusses swellings but ●ately come , and is of good use in all cold , moist and pituitous Tumors .

7. Cataplasma Narcoticum , A Narcotick Pultise .

℞ of the former Cataplasm ℥ x : liquid Extract of Opiumʒ ij : or iij : mix them well , and apply it .

This is to be used where a more powerful asswager of pain is required : you will find it to be of good use in the Gout , whether it be from a hot or cold Cause .

8. Cataplasma Emolliens , A softning and ripening Pultise .

℞ roots of Lillyes and Marshmallows cut small , A. ℥ iij. Leaves of Mallows , Marsh-Mallows , Groundsel , Violets , Parietary , Brank ursine , A. M. j : fair Water lb vj : boyl the roots first for a while , then put in the leaves , and continue boyling till they are perfectly soft : strain out the Decoction , and beat what remains in a Marble Morter , with a wooden Pestle , and pass the pulp through a hair Steve reverst : the Decoction and Pulp put into a small Frying Pan , to which add Meal of Lin-seed and Fenugreek Seed , Oyl of Lillyes , A. ℥ iij ss. boyl all together over a gentle fire , continually stirring the Mass , till it is of a due consistence .

This softens and ripens Tumors , whose end Nature intends to be maturation , and brings them to a more speedy suppuration .

9. Cataplasma ex stercore humano , a Cataplasm of the Dung of Humane kind .

Make a strong Lixivium of Quick-lime , so that the water may supernate five or six inches : decant and add Mans Dung so much as may make it of the consistence of a Pultise .

This seems to be as a Divine Remedy , sent from Heaven , for the cure of all such poor Mortals as labour under continual running Sores , hollow Fistula's , putrid , virulent and malignant Ulcers , eating Cancers , and such other like rebellious Diseases ; although of twenty years standing , and resisting all Remedies ; these deplorable Maladies , this Medicine takes away by the roots , as it were by Inchantment , drawing away all the filthiness , corruption , malignity , stench , putrefaction , venom , vir●lency , and poyson ; so that commonly at two , three , or four applications , but scarcely ever exceeding the seventh time of applying , the poor Patient becoms well , and perfectly freed from his tormenting companion : 't is almost miraculous , that it should overcome the malignity and poyson of virulent and eating Cancers ( which some call the Wolf , and totally master it in so short a time , as this will certainly do it : in truth it can be applyed to no outward old Sore in vain , and what are really uncurable by all other Medicines , are certainly cured by this , and that both safely and speedily . There is a reason for this in nature , which I cannot stand now to give .

10. Cataplasma Cyclaminis , A Pultice of Sow-bread .

℞ roots of Sow-bread , wild Cucumers , A. ℥ j : leaves of Wormwood , of Mercury , A. M. ij . flowers of Camomil and Melilot , A. M. j. boyl the roots first , then the leaves in fair Water . lb iiij . adding at length the white Wine a quart : strain the Decoction away , and the remainder pulp through a hair sieve : to the Decoction and pulp add Meal of Faenugreek and Lupins ; pouders of Wormwood , of Cummin-seed , of Fennel-seed and of Bay berries , A. ℥ j. mix and make a Cataplasm , as at Sect. 8. above .

This is a good thing to cut and attenuate tough and thick Humors , and to digest them if need be : otherwise to dissolve and discuss them by transpiration through the Pores .

CHAP. VIII . Of CLYSTERS .

1. ENema Anodynum , A Clyster easing Pain .

℞ Carminative decoction ℥ x : Honey of Roses , Honey of Rosemary flowers , A. ℥ j : Lenitive Electuary ℥ i , ʒ ij : Oyls of sweet Almonds and of Rue A. ℥ j ss: mix for a Clyster .

It is anodyne , and gives ease in violent pains of the bowels , chiefly such as arise from wind and sharp humors , as in the Cholick , Gripings , &c.

2. Enema Emolliens , Emollient Clysters of Scultetus .

℞ Decoctum Commune ℥ viij : Elect. Diacatholicon ℥ j : Oyl of Violets , oyl of Camomil , A. ℥ jss : mix well together for a Clyster .

It gently moves the Belly and makes it soluble , commonly causing three or four Evacuations : This Clyster sometimes exhibited in pains of the head gives much ease .

3. Enema mellis Rosarum , A Clyster of Honey of Roses .

℞ The Emollient Decoction ℥ x : Honey of Damask Roses : Oyls of Violets and of Camomil A. ℥ j ss: pulp of Cassia new drawn ℥ j : mix and make a Clyster .

It loosens the Belly and provokes to stool .

4. Enema Solutivum , A Solutive Clyster .

℞ Leaves of Mallows , Burnet , Violets , Borrage , Water-Lillies , Camomil-flowers , A. M. ss: seeds of Flax , of Melons , of Fennel , of Citrons , A. ʒ j : Water , q s. boil , strain , and add to ℥ viij thereof , Honey of Roses solutive ℥ jv : Oyl of Violets ℥ j : Oyl of Camomill ℥ j : mix them for a Clyster .

This gently makes the Belly soluble , bringing away thick and viscous Humors , and draws away Vapors from the head and Stom●ch .

5. Enema ad Icteritiam Herculis Saxoniae , A Clyster for the yellow Jaundice .

℞ leaves of Centory both sorts , A. M. ss. Linseed , Fennel , Anise and Carthamus Seeds , A. ℥ j : pulp of Colocynthis in bitsʒj : boyl all in Water S.A. take of this straining ℥ x : Electuary of Bay-berries , Benedicta laxativa , A ℥ ss: Oyl of Rue , Hony of Roses , A. ℥ iij. mix them .

6. Enema Nutriens Mynsichti , A nourishing Clyster .

℞ Broth of the flesh of the Bugil , Capon Broth , A. ℥ viij . Barly Cream , Cows-milk , A. ℥ iiij . choice Canary ℥ iij. Sugar of Roses ℥ j. Wheat bread dryed and poudred ℥ ss. yolks of Eggs , Nᵒ ij . mix them .

It nourishes much , and is good to be given , where by reason of some impediment in the Throat , Tonsils or Jaws , the swallowing is hindred , or where by reason of the weakness of the Stomach little is received in by the Mouth .

7. Enema Pituitam Purgans , A Clyster purging Flegm .

℞ roots of Elecampane , of Pyrethrum , A. ℥ j. leaves of Calamint , Horehound , Penny-Royal , A. ℥ ss. Agarick trochiscated and bruised , Gummy Turbith , A. ʒij . flowers of Rosemary and Camomil , A. ʒj ss. boyl in water , q. s. stram , and take thereof ℥ xvj . Oyl of Rue ℥ iij. Malago Wine ℥ ij . Honey of Squills ℥ j. Benedicta Laxativa Diaphaenicon , A. ℥ ss: common Saltʒij . mix and make a Clyster .

8. Enema in Capitis affectibus Mynsichti , A Clyster for Diseases of the Head.

℞ Sena ℥ j : roots of Bryony , Agarick , A. ℥ ss: Marjoram , Camomil , Centory the less , Sage , Orig●num , A. ʒij . Flowers of Lilly Convally , of Rosemary , A. ʒ j ss: pulp of Colocynthis , Black Hellebor , A. ʒ jss : mix and boyl in rain Water q. s. to the consumption of the half : to this straning ℥ xvj . add Oyl of Vervain ℥ iij. Honey of Rosemary flowers ℥ j ss . Saltʒ ij . mix and make a Clyster .

This Clyster is of singular use in the Head-ach , Megrim , Vertigo , Scotomia , Phrenzy , Lethargy , Carus , and other cold affects of the Head and Brain : it is a specifick also against Melancholy , Sorrow , Sadness , Quartans , Scabs , Tettars , Ring-worms , Morphew , Gancers , Leprosy , Elephantiasis , Scirrhus of the Liver and Spleen , and other affects arising from Atrabilis : and these things more especially if you add in the last Composition Confectio Hamech ℥ ss.

9. Enema in Causa à duritia faecum Mynsichti , A Clyster where the body is hard bound .

℞ roots of Althaea , of Mallows , A. ℥ j : leaves of brank Vrsine ; Parietary , Althaea , A. ʒvj : flowers of Camomil , seeds of Faenugreek , Linseed , A. ℥ ss: boyl in water and strain : to ℥ xvj , hereof , add Oyl of Sesamus seeds by expression ℥ iij. Benedicta Laxitiva ℥ j. mix for a Clyster .

10. Enema Dolorem Colicum Sedans Mynsichti , A Clyster against the Cholick .

℞ fat Broth a pint : Oyls of Camomil and of Dill , A. ℥ ij : clarified Honey ℥ j ss: Cremor Tartariʒiij : Sal Gemʒj ss: mix for a Clyster . Or thus : ℞ roots of Althaea , of Mallows , A. ℥ j : flowers of Camomil , of Melilot , of Elder A. ℥ ss: seeds of Fennel , of Anise , of Cumin , of Parsly , Linseed , A. ʒij : Water , q. s. boyl and strain : to the straining ℥ xij : add Malago Wine ℥ iiij : Oyl of Camomil and Dill , A. ℥ ij : Benedicta Laxativa ℥ j : Yolks of Eggs , No j : mix and make a Clyster .

11. Enema Stipticum in fluxibus Ventris , A binding Clyster in a Looseness .

℞ Old Cheese dryed ℥ i ss: roots of Hounds-Tongue , Pomgranate Peels , Turkish Galls , A. ℥ j : boyl all in rough red Wine , q. s. and strain : to ℥ xvj , of the straining , add Frankincense poudredʒiij : Yolks of Eggs Nᵒ j : mix and make a Clyster .

12. Enema adstringens Mynsichti , An Astringent Clyster .

℞ roots of Tapsus barbatus or male Mullein , of Plantane , of Bistort or Snakeweed , A. ℥ j : leaves of Rupture-wort , Knot-grass , Horse , tail , A. ℥ ss: Balaustins , Pomgranate Peels , Myrtle-Berries , A. ʒij : red Roses , Sumach , A. ʒj : boyl all in Smiths Forge Water q. s. and strain : toʒxvj : of the straining add juyce of Yarrow ℥ ij : Goats Suet ℥ j ss: mix , &c.

This binds and astringes much , and is only to be given after a sufficient purging and cleansing of the Bowels of their Excrements , filth , and viscous Humors .

13. Enema dolores dysentericos placans Mynsichti , A Clyster for the Bloody Flux .

℞ Barly Broth , Milk , A. lb ss: Oyl of Roses ℥ iij : Juyce of Plantane ℥ ij : brown Sugar ℥ j : Goats Suet ℥ ss: Philonum Persicumʒj : mix and make a Clyster .

This is an excellent good Compositum , and not inferior to any other for this purpose .

14. Enema Diureticum Mynsichti , A Clyster provoking Urine .

℞ roots of Althaea , of Grass , Liquorice , A. ℥ j : leaves of Parietary , Saxifrage , Mallows , A. ℥ ss: Raisons Jujubes , A. ʒiij : the four greater cold seeds bruised , Winter-Cherries , Gromwel seed , A. ʒij : flowers of Camomil and Brom , Garden Tyme , A. ʒi ss: Water q. s. boyl and strain : to lb j : of this straining , add Oyl of bitter Amonds , Oyl of Scorpions , A. ℥ j ss: Salt of Rest Harrowʒj : mix and make a Clyster .

15. Enema in rimis sen scissuris , Rhagadijs Ani Myns . A Clyster in Chaps and Clifts , &c. of the Funda , ment .

℞ Oyl of Violets ℥ v : Butter not salted ℥ iij : mucilages of Tragacanth , of the seeds of Fle●wort and of Quinces , ana ℥ j ss: brown Sugar ℥ j : mix and make a Clyster .

It is a very excellent for what the Title specifies , and causes a perfect healing sooner than can be imagined .

16. Enema pro pueris Myn. sichti , A Clyster for a Child .

℞ Camomil , Parietary , ana ℥ ss: Liquoriceʒij : Senaʒj : boyl in Milk or broth and strain : to this straining ℥ vj : add Manna ℥ ss: Oyl of white Lilliesʒij : Saltʒj : mix for a Clyster .

17. Enema pro infantibus Mynsichti , A Clyster for Infants .

℞ Althaearoots ℥ ss: leaves of Melilotʒij : Flowers of Hollyhocks and of Mullein , A. ʒj : boyl in water q.s. strain and to ℥ iiij thereof add brown Sugar ℥ ss: Oyl of Camomilʒij : Manna , Callabrinaʒj : mix and make a Clyster .

18. Injectus ad Gonorrhaeam , An Injection for the runing of the Reins .

℞ Smiths forge-water lb iij Sumach-berries , Nutmegs , Balaustians , Pomgranate-peels , A. ℥ ss: bruise what are to be bruised : boil almost half an hour , then strain , and dissolve therein Roman Vitriol calcined , Roch Alum , A. ʒj : Honey of Roses ℥ iij : Verdigrise gr . vj : filter and keep it for use .

It is a good thing for the Intention , and if S.V. ℥ ij be added ; it will be yet much better .

19. Species suppositoria acuta conficienda , Mynsichti .

℞ Grains of Colocynthis ℥ iss: Roots of White Hellebor , of Esula the less prepar'd , of Hermodacts , A. ℥ j : barks of yellow Myrobalans , roots of Polypody , choise Sena , Agarick trochiscated , A. ℥ ss , Sal Gem , Niter , A. ʒ ij : Camomil flowersʒj : mix and make all into a subtil pouder , which keep till you have an occasion to use it .

It is a good provokative to stool , and sometimes performes beyond many other things .

20. Pessus ad sterilitatem , Mynsichti , A Pessary against Barrenness .

℞ Darnel meal ℥ ss: Hares Rennet , burnt Alum , Castoreum , liquid Storax , A. ʒij : red Myrrh , Opopanax , Galbanum , Calaminth , white pepper A. ʒj : Musk , Ambergrise , A. ℈ ss: mix and incorporate them well together , of which make two Pessaries .

These provoke the Terms and cleanses the Womb of all its impurity , opening the mouths of all the Vessels thereof : They are only proper for Women which are barren through too much sat or too great a Flux of humors , in the Parts dedicated to Generation . Of these let one be held in the Womb from noon till night . If they prove strong , let them not be retained in the Womb above an hour : but if weak , let them be continued for a whole night : After the use hereof , the sick may , if she finds cause , use some proper warm Bath . But , if there remains , after the use of this medicament , any troublesom pain , it will be good to put up a sufficient quantity of Lint moistned well with Oyl of Violets and mucilage of Fleawort-seeds , lest an Exulceration should follow .

To the Immense and Divine Triade , who has enabled me to go through and perfect this Work , under manifold Afflictions and great Weaknesses , and to bring it to light under a long Sickness of above 40 weeks continuance : who has delivered me from the Grave , and saved me from the Jaws of Hell , making me to break its cords asunder ; who has made me to survive Envy , and to wade through a Sea of Lies , designed Calumnies and Slanders : and has caused me to tryumph over the false and lying Tongue : who pointed out to me the Snare , and has delivered me from the Power of the Sorceress : To him whose Almighty Power , under all this great Burden has sustained me , and whose Right Hand has thus admirably upheld me , who has put into my heart his Fear , and impressed upon my Soul the Character of his Holiness : who has dealt with me after a wonderful manner , and made me largely to partake of his loving Kindnesses , even in the midst of Judgment so that his Rod became a Staff unto me . My Soul in Testimony of abundant Thankfulness , offers up to my compassionate GOD a perpetual Sacrifice of Praise and Thanksgiving ; to whom belongs all Power , Dominion , Honour , Glory and Renown now and ever . Amen .

From my House , at the Blew-Ball in Shoo-lane , London , 7 Julij . 1682. SALMON .
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The INDEX .

Note , That l. stands for Lib. c. for Cap. and s . for Sect.

A. ABrotonum l 1. c 1. s 1. Absinthium l1 . c1 . s2 . Abstersive Sulphur of Vitriol l2 . c 9. s8 . Acetosa l 1. c 1. s 3. Acetosela ibid. Acetabulum l 1. c 1. s 109. Acetum l 1. c 2. s 1. Accidental Virtues of Medicam . l 1. c 13. s 1. 2. Acetum Saturni l 2. c 13. s 1. Acetum Scordij l 2. c 13. s 2. Acetum contra pestem . l 2. c 13. s 3. Acetum Theriacale Myns . l 2. c 13. s 4. Acetum Zedoarticum Myns . l 2. c 13. s 5. Acetum Myrrhatum Myns . l 2. c 13. s 6. Acetum Rhizoticum Myns . l 2. c 13. s 7. Acetum Lenitivum Prevotij l 2. c 13. s 8. Acetum Vomitorium Myns . l 2. c 13. s 9. Adianthum l 1. c 1. s 4. Adams Apple l 1. c 1. s 59. Ador l 1. c 1. s 104. Admirable Eye-water l 3. c 1. s 11. Agalochum l 1. c 1. s 5. Ageratum l 1. c 1. s 6. Agnus castus l 1. c 1. s 7. Agrimonia l 1. c 1. s 8. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 45. Agrifolium l 1. c 1. s 75. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 78. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 81. Agaricum l 1. c 3. s 21. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 11. Alchimilla l 1. c 1. s 9. Alkakengi l 1. c 1. s 10. Alkermes l 1. c 1. s 12. Alliaria l 1. c 1. s 13. Allium Ursinum l 1. c 1. s 13. Alexanders l 1. c 1. s 14. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 19. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 58. Althea l 1. c 1. s 58. Alce● ibid. Aloe succotrina l 1. c 3. s 4. Alexipharmicks l 1. c 9. s 15 c 10. s 15. c 13. s 7. Altering Medicines l 1. c 13. s 2 , 3 , 4. A exiterian Cardiacks preservatory l 1. c 22. s 246. Alexiterian Cardiacks curatory l 1. c 22. s 271. Alka●est of Paracelsus l 1. c 27. s 30. All flower water Compound l 2. c 1. s 7. Alum Milk of Myhern l 3. c 1. s 5. Alum Water of Mindererus l 3. c 1. s 5. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 3. s 50. Am●tanthus Luteus l 1. c 1. s 96. Amm●niacum l 1. c 2. s 2. Amulets Pestilential l 3. c 6. s 29 , 30 , 31 , 32. Anagy●●s l 1. c 1. s 102. Anal●ptick spirit l 2. c 2. s 2. Anodyns l 1. c 9. s 11. c 10. s 11. c 13. s 5. Antipathetical Medic , what l 1. c 13. s 5 , 7. Aaalepticks what l 1. c 13. s 6. Anacollemata l 1. c 16. s 7. Animals their parts l 1. c 19. s 16. Antimonials l 1. c 19. s 42. Antiemeticks to Compound l 1. c 21. Antidotes preservatory l 1. c 22. s 246 , &c. Antidotes curatory l 1. c 22. s 271 , &c. Anticatharticks l 1. c 23. s 52. &c. Anmseed water l 1. c 24. s 4. Angelica water l 1. c 24. s 5. Anhaltine water l 2. c 1 s 12. Antepileptick Water of Untzer l 2. c 1. s 22. Anodyn spirit l 2. c 2. s 6. Antepileptick water of Swallows common l 2. c 1. s 22. Antimonium Resuscitatum l 2. c 9. s 10. Anthonies Aurum Potabile l 2. c 11. s 3. Anthonies Aurum Potab . ex Horstio l 2. c 11. s 4. Apsinthium l 1. c 1. s 2. Apium , Parsly l 1. c 1. s 14. Apium Sylvestre ibid. Apium Montanum ibid. Apple tree l 1. c 1. s 59. Apricock tree l 1. c 1. s 60. Apium Saxatile l 1. c 1. s 77. Apium risus l 1. c 1. s 78. Aperitives l 1. c 9. s 4. c 10. s 4. Apophlegmatizers l 1. c 11. s 54. c 12. s 10. Application of Medicam . l 1. c 17. s 2. &c. Apoplectick water l 2. c 1. s 34. Apoplectick Balsam l 3. c 3. s 25. Aqua Antepileptica l 2. c 1. s 1. Aqua Antiscorbutica l 2. c 1. s 10. Aqua Amaraci , vel Gerani j Moschati l 2. c 1. s 11. Aqua Antepileptica Untzeri l 2. c 1. s 21. Aqua Antepilep . Hirundinum Com. l 2 c 1. s 22. Aqua Antonij Galli ad Antiquas dolores l 2. c 1. s 26. Aqua ad oculorum nebulas l 2. c 1. s 27. Aqua ad pestem Floravanti l 2. c 1. s 30. Aqua Apoplectica & Hysterica l 2. c 1. s 34. Aqua Anhaltina Schroderi l 2. c 1. s 12. Aqua Benedicta Serpilli Myns . l 2. c 1. s 20. Aqua Cardiaca l 2. c 1. s 3. Aqua Cosmetica Myns . l 2. c 1. s 13. Aqua Cinnamomi Maxij l 2. c 1. s 14. Aqua Cephalica Reinesij l 2. c 1. s 19. Aqua de stercore bovis l 2. c 1. s 7. Aqua Emetica l 2. c 1. s 18. Aqua Errhina Remesij l 2. c 1. s 23. Aqua Florum Cyani l 2. c 1. s 2. Aqua Fortis Paracelsi l 2. c 1. s 16. Aqua Febrisuga Myns . l 2. c 1. s 24. Aqua Hedyosmi l 2. c 1. s 5. Aqua Hysterica l 2. c 1. s 25. Aqua Imperialis l 2. c 1. s 31. Aqua Labdani Comp. Barbetti l 2 , c 1. s 13. Aqua Magna Fieravanti l 2. c 1. s 28. Aqua Papaveris l 2. c 1. s 4. Aqua Rosarum Damascenar . l 2. c 1. s 5. Aqua Reginae Hungaricae l 2. c 1. s 9. Aqua Scorbutica Compos . l 2. c 1. s 8. Aqua Spiritus & Oleum Nicotianae l 2. c 1. s 17. Aqua Vitae common l 1. c 24. s 2. Aqua Vitae proper l 1. c 24. s 3. Aqua Vitae Fioravantij l 2. c 1. s 29. Aqua Vitae Aurea Langij l 2. c 1. s 32. Aqua Virtutum Reinesij l 2. c 1. s 33. Aqua Viridis Hartmanni l 3. c 1. s 8. Argentina l 1. c 1. s 15. Aron Maculatum l 1. c 1. s 33. Aron ibid. Aristolochia rotunda l 1. c 1. s 42. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 78 , 106. Arthriticks l 1. c 6. s 9. c 7. s 11. c 8. s 11. Art of Compounding Medic. l 1. c 20. s 1 , 2. &c. Artificial tunbridge-water l 1. c 24. s 38. Artificial Epsome-water l 1. c 24. s 37. Artificial Hyppocras l 1. c 24. s 41. Artificial Bismuth l 1. c 25. s 154. Aromatick spirit of Telingius l 1. c 25. s 113. Argentum Mercurij l 2. c 5. s 39. Arcanum Mercurius Vitae l 2. c 9. s 16. Artificial bath l 3. c 1. s 16. Assa Foetida l 1. c 2. s 5. Ash-tree l 1. c 1. s 40. Asarum l 1. c 3. s 12. Astringents l 1. c 9. s 6. c 10. s 6. Astrum Horizontale l 1. c 27. s 28. Astringent Liquor l 3. c 1. s 10. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 15. Atractilis l 1. c 3. s 17. Attenuaters l 1. c 9. s 5. c 10. s 5. Attractives l 1. c 9. s 7. c 10. s 7. Auricula Muris l 1. c 1. s 16. Aureus Water l 1. c 24. s 35. Aurum Fulminans l 1. c 25. s 152 : Aurum Potabile D. Anthonij l 2. c 11. s 3. Aurum Mosaicum l 2. c 21. s 40. B. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 2. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 44. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 62. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 84. Bastard Agrimony l 1. c 1. s 8. Bastard Spicknard l 1. c 1. s 52. Bastard Lovage l 1. c 1. s 55. Bastard All-heal l 1. c 1. s 74. Bastard Dittany l 1. c 1. s 83. Bay-tree l 1. c 1. s 53. Bank Cresses l 1. c 1. s 71. Balneum l 1. c 16. s 1. Balneum artificial l 3. c 1. s 16. Barks l 1. c 19. s 10. Bawm-water l 1. c 24. s 7. Balneum to distil in l 1. c 25. s 8. Balsam of Assa soetida l 1. c 2. s 5. Balsams of Gum Animi l 1. c 2. s 4. Balsam of Galbanum l 1. c 2. s 15. Balsams to make l 1. c 16. s 3. Balsams distilled l 1. c 19. s 20. Balsams external l 1. c 19. s 36. Balsamint water l 1. c 24. s 15. Balsam . è Mesue l 2. c 4. s 1. Balsam . Hollerij l 2. c 4. s 2. Balsam . Vulnerarium Horstij l 2. c 4. s 3. Balsamum Hyperici Mirabile l 2. c 4. s 4. Balsamum Vulnerarium Evonymi l 2. c 4. s 5. Balsamum ad Paralysin l 2. c 4. s 6. Balsamum Odontalgicum Dorncrelij l 2. c 4. s 7. Balsamum Catholicon l 3. c 3. s 1. Balsamum Arc●●l l 3. c 3. s 2. Balsamum Vulnerarium l 3. c 3. s 3. Balsamum ad Impetiginem l 3. c 3. s 4. Balsamum ad Hoemorrhoidem l 3. c 3. s 5. Balsamum Hystericum l 3. c 3. s 6. Balsam Amarum l 3. c 3. s 7. Balsamum Saturni cum Aceto l 3. c 3. s 8. Balsamum , seu , Mel Saponis l 3. c 3. s 9. Balsamum Polychrestum l 3. c 3. s 10. Balsamum ad pestem-Mindereri l 3. c 3. s 11. Balsam . Vulnerarium Mindereri l 3. c 3. s 12. Balsam Saturni simplex l 3. c 3. s 13. Balsam . cutem dealbens l 3. c 3. s 14. Balsam florum cupri l 3. c 3. s 15. Balsam . Vulnerarium Magati l 3. c 3. s 16. Balsam . of Hypericon Comp. l 3. c 3. s 18. Balsam . Saturni Album l 3. c 3. s 17. Balsamum ad Cancrum l 3. c 3. s 19. Balsamum Empericale l 3. c 3. s 20. Balsamum adversus macuculam l 3. c 3. s 21. Balsamum Nervinum Scult●● l 3. c ● . s 22. Balsamum liquidum ad Paralysin l 3. c 3. s 23. Balsamum Artificiale nost. l 3. c 3. s 24. Balsam . apoplecticum magis Comp. l 3. c 3. s 25. Balum●m Antiparalyticum l 3. c 3. s 26. B●lsamum Sulphuris commune l 3. c 3. s 27. Balsam of Aloes l 3. c 3. s 28. Betony l 1. c 1. s 17. Betonica aquatica l 1. c 1. s 18. Beans l 1. c 1. s 35. Beans to distil l 1. c 25. s 65. Bean Trefoyl l 1. c 1. s 102. Benjamin l 1. c 2. s 6. Benjamin to distil l 1. c 25. s 105 , 106. Benedicta lavativa l 1. c 3. s 47. Bezo●rtick-stone l 1. c 23. s 164 , 165. Bezo●rticum Regale nost. l 1. c 23. s 165. Bees to distil l 1. c 25. s 115. Bind-weed l 1. c 1. s 94. Bismuth Artificial l 1. c 25. s 154. Bitter herbs to distil l 1. c 25. s 22 , 27. Blood strang. l 1. c 1. s 16. Blood to distil l 1. c 25. s 126 , 127. Black Cummin l 1. c 1. s 31. Black Knapweed l 1. c 1. s 49. Black Horehound l 1. c 1. s 62. Blackthorn l 1. c 1. s 82. Blew Oyl of Turpentine l 1. c 1. s 17. Black Alder l 1. c 3. s 58. Blew John what l 1. c 24. s 1. 36. Blessed water of Thyme l 2. c 1. s 20. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 40. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 69. Bonus Genius l 1. c 1. s 78. Bononia Sausages to make l 2. c 19. s 24. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 67. Brasica Marina l 1. c 1. s 44. Bryony l 1. c 3. s 50. Broombuds to pickle l 2. c 19. s 17. Broth of an old Cock l 2. c 14. s 12. Brook-lime to distil l 1. c 25. s 32. Bramble-berries to distil l 1. c 25. s 77. Breast of Veal to pickle l 2. c 19. s 23. Brown Oyntment l 3. c 4. s 12. 13. Bug ossa l 1. c 1. s 19. Buglossa longifolia l 1. c 1. s 19. Bucmum l 1. c 1. s 29. Bulb●us Fumiterry l 1. c 1. s 42. Bulbus Vomitorius l 1. c 1. s 69. Bulbes tree l 1. c 1. s 82. Buck beans l 1. c 1. s 80. Buck wheat l 1. c 1. s 99. Buck horn l 1. c 3. s 60. C. Cauda muris l 1. c 1. s 16. Capillus Veneris Vulgaris l 1. c 1. s 4. Cardamomum l 1. c 1. s 20. Cardiaca l 1. c 1. s 21. Cariola l 1. c 1. s 28. Caucalis l 1. c 1. s 32. Cardamen l 1. c 1. s 71. Cardamantice ibid. Canterbury bells ibid. Calamint l 1. c 1. s 72. Carduus Fullonum l 1. c 1. s 108. Camphir l 1. c 2. s 7. c 25. s 102. Cassia Fistularis l 1. c 3. s 1. Carthamus seeds l 1. c 3. s 17. Cambogia l 1. c 3. s 48. Cataputia minor l 1. c 3. s 52. Carminatives l 1. c 9. s 13. c 10. s 13. Cathereticks l 1. c 9. s 16. c 10. s 16. Cathareticks l 1. c 11. s 3. c 12. s 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5. Cataplasms to make l 1. c 16. s 7. Cautions in using Opiates l 1. c 22. s 34. Catharticks gentle l 1. c 22. s 1 , &c. Catharticks strong l 1. c 22. s 16 , &c. Catharticks stronger l 1. c 22. s 37 , &c. Carraway-water l 1. c 24. s 23. Calcination Philophical l 1. c 25. s 122. Calcination of Gold by the Inquart l 1. c 25. s 140. Calx of Gold to make Aurum Potabile with l 1. c 25. s 143. Calx of Silver to revive l 1. c 25. s 149. Carminative spirit l 2. c 2. s 3. Caustick Salt l 2. c 10. s 14. Catharticum Argenteum l 2. c 11. s 1. Capers to pickle l 2. c 19. s 17. Cachectick Lozenges l 2. c 20. s 3. Cathartick Pouder against the Gout l 2. c 21. s 1. Castoreum to distil l 1. c 25. s 117. 118. Cantharides to distil l 1. c 25. s 118. Cachunde Indicum Zacuti Lusitani l 2. c 24. s 1. Caustick Water l 3. c 1. s 7. Cataplasmum ad Porriginem l 3. c 7. s 1. C●ta●las . Suppurativum l 3. c 7. s 2. Catapl . Anodynum Sculteti l 3. c 7. s 3. Catapl . ad Paralysin l 3. c 7. s 4. Catapl . Commune l 3. c 7. s 6. Catapl . Narcoticum l 3. c 7. s 7. Catapl . Emolliens l 3. c 7. s 8. Catapl . ex stercore humano l 3. c 7. s 9. Catapl . Cyclaminis l 3. c 7. s 10. Cardiacks which chear the Heart by accension l 1. c 22 s 173. Cardiacks which cool l 1. c 22. s 191 , &c. Cardiacks opening the strickt joynting of the Blood l 1. c 22. s 201. Cardiacks of a Volatile Salt l 1. c 22. s 201 , &c. Cardiacks from Alchalizate Salts l 1. c 22. s 211 , &c. Cardiacks from Acid Salts l 1. c 22. s 222 , &c. Cardiacks from fixt Lixivial Salts l 1. c 22. s 228. &c. Cardiacks from Nitrous salts l 1. c 22. s 236. &c. Cardiacks Alexiterian preservatory l 1. c 22. s 246 , &c. Cardiacks Alexiterian curatory l 1. c 22. s 271 , &c. Carminative seeds to distil l 1. c 25. s 48 ad 52. Carica l 1. c 1. s 37. Centaurium l 1. c 1. s 22. Centory the less ibid. Cepa l 1. c 1. s 23. Ceresolium l 1. c 1. s 24. Celtickspicknard l 1. c 1. s 70. Ceanothus Levis l 1. c 1. s 87. Cephalick Medicaments l 1. c 6. s 1. c 7. s 1. c 8. s 1. Cerecloths l 1. c 16. s 5. l 1. c 19. s 38. Cerates l 1. c 16. s 5. l 1. c 19. s 38. Cerecloths for dead Bodies l 3. c 5. s 1. Ceratum aliud ad Cadavera l 3. c 5. s 2. Ceratum divinum l 3. c 5. s 3. Cerate of Mustard l 3. c 5. s 4. Ceratum Citrinum l 3. c 5. s 5. Ceratum pro fonticulis Sculteti l 3. c 5. s 6. Cerate of the Duke of Tuscany l 3. c 5. s 7. Ceratum Oxylaeum l 3. c 5. s 8. Ccrecloth against Nodes l 3. c 5. s 9. Cerecloth of Praevotius l 3. c 5. s 10. Cerecloth for the Palsy l 3. c 5. s 11. Cerecloth of Sulphur comp. l 3. c 5. s 12. Ceratum refrigerans l 3. c 5. s 13. Cerate for the Stomach common l 3. c 5. s 14. Ceratum Aromaticum l 3. c 5. s 15. Ceratum ex Betonica l 3. c 5. s 16. Cerate to prevent Abortion l 3. c 5. s 17. Cherries to distil l 1. c 25. s 77. Chast-tree l 1. c 1. s 7. Chamedrys l 1. c 1. s 25. Chamepitys l 1. c 1. s 26. Chervil l 1. c 1. s 24. China l 1. c 1. s 27. X 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 26. X 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 52. X 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 89. X 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 89. Charlock l 1. c 1. s 51. Chebulan Myrobalans l 1. c 3. s 16. Choler purgers l 1. c 3. s 1. ad 16. Choise of Medicines l 1. c 14. s 2 , 3 , &c. Chyrurgick Instruments l 1. c 19. s 6. Chylibeat Tartar l 1. c 25. s 86. Cichoreum l 1. c 1. s 28. Cicatrizers l 1. c 1. s 20. Citrons to distil l 1. c 25. s 75 , 76. Cinnamon water common l 1. c 24. s 19. Cinnamon water proper l 1. c 24. s 20. l 2. c 1. s 15. Circulatum majus Paracelsi l 1. c 27. s 32. Clary l 1. c 1. s 46. Clowns Wound-wort , or All-heal l 1. c 1. s 75. Clavellata l 1. c 1. s 107. Cleansing Medicaments l 1. c 9. s 10. c 10. s 10. Clyster easing pain l 3. c 8 s 1. Clyster emollient of Scultetus l 3. c 8. s 2. Clyster of Honey of Roses l 3. c 8. s 3. Clyster solutive l 3. c 8. s 4. Clyster for the yellow Jaundice l 3. c 8. s 5. Clyster nourishing l 3. c 8 s 6. Clyster purging flegm l 3. c 8. s 7. Clyster for Head Diseases l 3. c 8 s 8. Clyster for Costiveness l 3. c 8. s 9. Clyster against the Cholick l 3. c 8. s 10. Clyster binding in a Loosness l 3. c 8. s 11. Clyster Astringent l 3. c 8. s 12. Clyster for the bloody flux l 3. c 8. s 13. Clyster provoking Vrine l 3. c 8 s 14. Clyster in the Chaps of the Anus l 3. c 8. s 15. Clyster for Children l 3. c 8. s 6. Clyster for Infants l 3. c 8. s 17. Closet Instruments l 1. c 19. s 7. Clove-water l 1. c 24. s 18. Cloves to distil l 1. c 25. s 100 , 101. C●●cus Svivestris l 1. c 3. s 17. Crocus ibid. Comfrey l 1. c 1. s 29. Consonda majo●●s ibid. Cons●lida regalis ibid. Corona fol s l 1. c 1. s 39. Coralli●a l 1. c 1. s 67 Corn-Mint l 1. c 1. s 72. Co●en●●a l 1. c 1. s 102. Cow-basil l 1. c 1. s 105. Colophonia l 1. c 2. s 8. Copal l 1. c 2. s 9. Copalyra ibid. Colocynthis l 1. c 3. s 24. Coloquintida l 1. c 3. s 24. Confectio Hamech l 1. c 3. s 67. c 22. s 17. Cordials l 1. c 6. s 3. c 7. s 4. c 8. s 4. Cosmeticks l 1. c 9. s 24. c 10. s 24. c 16. s 1. Cold herbs to distil l 1. c 25. s 15 and 19. Confects to make l 1. c 15 s 11. Confect against Worms l 1. c 20. s 7. Confect of Ginger l 2. c 20. s 10 Confectio Ar●matica l 2. c 20. s 11. Confectio Alchermes Chymica l 2. c 2● . s 6. Confectio Anodyna l 2. c 22. s 7. Confectio Hamech major l 2. c 22. s 17. Cosmetick of Max j l 3. c 1. s 1. Cosmetick water of Myns . l 2. c 1. s 13. Composition of Medicines l 1. c 20. s 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12. Common Epitheme l 3. c 1. s 21. Cordial Epitheme solid . l 3. c 7. s 5. Cordial Troches l 2. c 24. s 4. Cordial Lozenges l 2. c 20. s 4. Cordial Syrup l 2. c 16. s 2. Cordial Spirit l 2. c 2. s 1. Cordial Water l 2. c 1. s 3. Copper Vesica to distilin l 2. c 25. s 11. Contra yerva stone l 2. c 24. s 3. Conserves to make l 1. c 15. s 10. c 19. s 29. Conserves preservative of Barbet l 2. c 19. s 1. Conserve of Damask Roses l 2. c 19. s 2. Conserve of wild Poppy-flowers l 2. c 19. s 3. Conserve to strengthen the Heart l 2. c 19. s 4. Conserve of Violets l 2. c 9. s 5. Conserve of Borrage and Bugloss flowers l 2. c 19. s 6. Conserve of Water Lillies l 2. c 19 s 7. Conserve ofRosmary flowers l 2. c 19. s 8. Conserve of Betony flowers l 2. c 19. s 9. Conserve of Sage l 2. c 19. s 10. Conserve of Maiden-hair l 2. c 19. s 11. Conserve of Colts-foot l 2. c 19. s 12. Conserve of Esula l 2. c 19. s 13. Crabs to distil l 1. c 25. s 120. Crassula l 1. c 1. s 36. Cress l 1. c 1. s 71. Crow-foot l 1. c 1. s 84. Crystals of Tartar l 1. c 25. s 85. Crystals of Luna to make l 1. c 25. s 146. Crystalli Martis l 2. c 10. s 2. Crystalli Argentei l 2 c 10. s 3. Crocus Martis Aperitivus per rorem l 2. c 21. s 34. Crocus Metallorum with salt of Wormwood l 2. c 9. s 9. Currants l 1. c 1. s 87. Cullions l 1. c 1. s 97. Cupel to refine Silver with l 1. c 25. s 144 , 145. Cucumbers to pickle l 1. c 19. s 14 , 15. Cucumbers to distil l 1. c 25. s 72. Cytisus l r. c 1. s 102. Cymbalium l 1. c 1. s 109. D. Daucus l 1. c 1. s 32. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 53. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 ibid. Daffodil l 1. c 1. s 69. Damask Roses l 1. c 3. s 6. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 29. Dens Caninus l 1. c 1. s 56. Dew-berry l 1. c 1. s 89. Decoctions to make l 1. c 15. s 6. Decoctum Laxativum Schroderi l 2. c 14. s 2. Decoctum Veneris l 2. c 14. s 1. Decoct Sanctum l 2. c 14. s 3. Decoct . Traumaticum nost. l 2. c 14. s 4. Decoct . Traumaticum Maxij l 2. c 14. s 5. Decoct . Diureticum Riverij l 2. c 14. s 6. Decoct . Stypticum Glandorpi l 2. c 14. s 7. Decoction of Mouseedung l 2. c 14. s 8. Decoctum Vulnerarium universale l 2. c 14. s 10. Decoct . Vulnerar . Magistrale l 2. c 14. s 10. Decoct . ad Renum & Vesicae Ulcerat . l 2. c 14. s 11. Decoctum Galli Veteris l 2. c 14. s 12. Decoct . Antictericum Myns . l 2. c 14. s 13. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l r. c 1. s 108. Diasena l 1. c 3. s 59. l 2. c 21. s 3. Diacatholicon l 1. c 3. s 61. Diacodium Liquidum l 2. c 16. s 3. Diacodium Montani l 2. c 18. s 6. Diascordium Sylvij l 2. c 22. s 8. Diabalzemer l 2. c 22. s 18. Divine Cerate l 3. c 5. s 3. Diana 's Tree l 1. c 25. s 147. Ditany of Crete l 1. c 1. s 83. Discussives l 1. c 9. s 9. c 10. s 9. Diaphoreticks l 1. c 9. s 14 c 10. s 14. c 11. s 37. c 12. s 8. Diureticks l 1. c 9. s 22. c 10. s 22. c 11. s 32. c 12. s 7. Diaclysma l 1. c 16. s 1. Diuret . from an Alchaliz'd Salt. l 1. c 23. s 166 , &c. Diuret . from a volatile salt l 1. c 23. s 173. &c. Diuret . from a fixed salt l 1. c 23. s 189. &c. Diuret . from an acid salt l 1. c 23. s 199. &c. Diuret . from a nitrous salt l 1. c 23. s 211 , &c. Distilled Waters to make l 1. c 15. s 1. Distilled Oyls to make l 1. c 15. s 1. c 19. s 19. Distillation of bitter Herbs l 1. c 25. s 22 , 27. Distillation of Brook lime l 1. c 25. s 32. Distil . of Beans l 1. c 25. s 65. ad 69. Distil . of Bramble-berries l 1. c 25. s 77. Distil . of Benjamin l 1. c 25. s 105 , 106. Distil . of Bees l 1. c 25. s 115. Distil . of Blood l 1. c 25. s 126. Distil . of cold herbs l 1 : c 25. s 15 , 19. Distil . of Cresses l 1. c 25. s 32. Distil . of Garminative seeds l 1. c 25. s 48 ad 52. Distil . of Cucumbers l 1. c 25. s 72. Distil . of Citrons l 1. c 25 s 75 , 76. Distil . of Cherries l 1. c 25. s 77. Distil . of Cloves l 1. c 25. s 100 , 101. Distil . of Castoreum l 1. c 25. s 117 , 118. Distil . of Cantharides l 1. c 25. s 118 , 119. Distil . of Crabs of the River l 1. c 25. s 120. Distil . of Earthworms l 1. c 25. s 134. Distil . of Flowers l 1. c 25. s 36 ad 47. Distil . of French and Rhenish Wines l 1. c 25. s 79 ad 82. Distil . of Frogs l 1. c 25. s 121. Distil . of Gourds l 1. c 25. s 72. Distil . of Guajacum l 1. c 25. s 74. Distil . of Green Wall-nuts l 1. c 25. s 78. Distil . of Gum Ammoniac l 1. c 25. s 108 , 109. Distil . of Horse-Radish l 1. c 25. s 32. Distil . of Hartshorn l 1. c 25. s 122. Distil . of Juyce of berries l 1. c 25. s 55. Distil . of Juniper-berries l 1. c 25. s 56 , 57 , 58. Distil . of Lavender-flowers l 1. c 25. s 43. Distil . of Lignum Rhodium l 1. c 25. s 70. Distil . of Mustard l 1. c 25. s 32. Distil . of Mellons l 1. c 25. s 72. Distil . of Musk Mellons l 1. c 25. s 73. Distil . of Mulberries l 1. c 25. s 77. Distil of Manna l 1. c 25. s 98 , 99. Distil . of Mastich l 1. c 25. s 104. Distil . of Myrrh l 1. c 25. s 107. Distil of MansSkull l 1. c 25. s 124 , 125. Distil . of Mans Dung l 1. c 25. s 130. Distil . of Millcpedes l 1. c 25. s 133. Distil . of Peas l 1. c 25. s 65. ad 69. Distil . of Pismires l 1. c 25. s 136. Distil . of Peacocks Dung l 1. c 25. s 137. Distil . of Rose-water l 1. c 25. s 137. Distil . of Rye l 1. c 25. s 61 , 63 , ad 64. Distil . of Rhodium l 1. c 25. s 70. Distil . of Rasp-berries l 1. c 25 s 77. Distil . of River-Crabs l 1. c 25. s 120. Distillation of Strong-waters l 1. c 24. s 1. &c. Distil . of sowr herbs l 1. c 25. s 21. Distil . of Scurvy-grass l 1. c 25. s 32 , 33 , 34 , 92 ad 95. Distil . of Soot l 1. c 25. s 71. Distil . of Straw-berries l 1. c 25. s 77. Distil . of Sugar l 1. c 25. s 97. Distil . of Storks l 1. c 25. s 132. Distil . of Tares l 1. c 25. s 65. ad 69. Distil . of Turpentine l 1. c 25. s 103. ‛ Distil . of Toads l 1. c 25. s 131. Distil . of Vinegar l 1. c 25. s 96. l 2. c 11. s 3. Distillation of Vrine l 1. c 25. s 128 , 129. ‛ Distil . of Vipers l 1. c 25. s 138 , 139. Distil . of Water-cresses l 1. c 25. s 32. Distil . of Wheat l 1. c 25. s 61 , 63 , 64. Distil . of Xylobalsamum l 1. c 25. s 110. Dock-cress l 1. c 1. s 51. ‛ Dogs-Teeth l 1. c 1. s 56. Dodder of Time l 1. c 1. s 33. Dodder of Flax ibib . Dodder of Nettles ibib . Doses of Medicines l 1. c 18. s 1. &c. Dose of a Composition to sind out l 1. c 20. s 22. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 9. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 ov l 1. c 1. s 9. Dracunculus l 1. c 1. s 33. Dragons ibid. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Diascoridis l 1. c 1. s 71. Dropax l 1. c 16. s 5. Drops of life to prepare l 1. c 22. s 170 , &c. Dwarf Elder l 1. c 3. s 51. E. Earth worms to distil l 1. c 25. s 134. Earths l 1. c 29. s 17. Eating water what l 1. c 26. s 58. Ebulus l 1. c 3. s 51. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1 , s 19. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 37. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1 , s 92. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 96. Elemi l 1. c 2. s 10. Elieborus niger l 1. c 3. s 40. Elleborus albus l 1. c 3. s 41. Elaterium l 1. c 3. s 49. Electuaries l 1. c 19. s 31. c 15. s 13. Electuary of Hiera l 1. c 3. s 11. Electuary of Lizards l 3. c 3. s 9. Electuarium ad Tabidos l 2. c 1. s 1. Electuaries purging watery humors l 2. c 22. s 9. Electuary purging Choler l 2. c 22. s 10. Electuary of Cassia Fistula l 2. c 22. s 11. Electuary of Jallap l 2. c 22. s 12. Electuary of Cambogia l 2. c 22. s 13. Electuary of Turbith root l 2. c 22. s 14. Electuary against the Plague l 2. c 22. s 15. Electuarium , seu Confectio Hamech l 2. c 22. s 17. Electuary of Sena l 2. c 22. s 18. Electuarium ad Lepram l 2. c 22. s 19. Electuarium ad Luem l 2. c 22. s 20. Elect. Hystericum magistrale nost. l 2. c 22. s 21. Electuarium Hydragogum Renodaei l 2. c 22. s 22. Electuarium Pectorale Mynsichti l 2. c 22. s 23. Electuarium Rosarum Mynsichti l 2. c 22. s 24. Electuar . Stypticum Mynsichti l 2. c 22. s 25. Electuarium Stomachicum Mynsichti l 2. c 22. s 27. Electuarium Dysentericum Mynsichti l 2. c 22. s 28. Electuar . Catharticum Cariophilatum , Mynsichti l 2. c 22. s 29. Electuar . Catharticum Cholagog . Myns . l 2. c 22. s 31. Electuar . Catharticum Vitae Mynsichti l 2. c 22. s 32. Electuar . Catharticum Passulat . Myns . l 2. c 22. s 33. Electuar . Catharticum Peruvian . Myns . l 2. c 22. s 34. Elect. Terebinth . Laxativum Myns . l 2. c 22. s 30. Elixirs l 1. c 19. s 22. Elixirs explicated by the Author l 1. c 27. s 52. Elix . Alexiterium , or resisting Poyson l 2. c 6. s 6. Elixir Absinthij l 2. c 6. s 9. Elixir of Bay-berries l 2. c 6. s 11. Elixir of Bawm l 2. c 6. s 17. Elixir of Carraways l 2. c 6. s 12. Elixir of Castorcum l 2. c 6. s 13. Elixir of Contra yerva l 2. c 6. s 14. Elixir of Lavender l 2. c 6. s 15. Elixir of Limon-peels l 2. c 6. s 16. Elixir of Mint l 2. c 6. s 18. Elixir Nephriticum l 2. c 6. s 5. Elixir of Oranges l 2. c 6. s 10. Elixir Paracelsi l 1. c 27. s 38. Elixir Proprietatis Paracelsi . l 2. c 6. s 1. Elixir Proprietatis Maxij l 2. c 6. s 2. Elixir Hystericum Maxij l 2. c 6. s 4. Elixir Stomachicum Maxij l 2. c 6. s 3. Elixir of Sage l 2. c 6. s 22. Elix . subtilitatis Paracelsi l 2. c 6. s 7. Elixir of Rosemary l 2. c 6. s 19. Elixir of Rue l 2. c 6. s 20. Elixir Vitae Authoris l 2. c 6. s 8. Elixir Vitae rubrum Reinesij l 2. c 6. s 8. Elixir of Virginian Snake-root l 2. c 6. s 21. Emblican Myrobalans l 1. c 3. s 16. Emeticks l 1. c 3. s 70 , 71. c 11. s 21. c 12. s 6. Emollients l 1. c 9. s 1. c 10. s 1. Emmenonagogicks l 1. c 9. s 21. c 10. s 21. Empyreuma to remove l 1. c 25. s 9. Emplasters l 1. c 19. s 38. Emplast . to make l 1. c 16. s 6. Empl. Arcaei l 3. c 6. s 2. Empl. Arthriticum Barbetti l 3. c 6. s 9. Empl. Arthriticum l 3. c 6. s 14. Empl. Aranearum l 3. c 6. s 19. Empl. Carannae with Mercury l 3. c 6. s 7. Empl. Carminativum l 3. c 6. s 12. Empl. Catholicum l 3. c 6. s 13. Empl. Filij Zachariae l 3. c 6. s 10. Empl. ad Gauglia l 3. c 6. s 22. Empl. de Galbano cum Cera . l 3. c 6. s 27. Empl. Hystericum nost. l 3. c 6. s 16. Empl. ad Herniam carnosam l 3. c 6. s 16. Empl. Hepaticum l 3. c 6. s 24. Emplaster for Kings Evil l 3. c 6. s 6. Empl. Leoninum Arcaei l 3. c 6. s 3. Empl. ad Lumbricos l 3. c 6. s 25. Empl. ad Luem Gallic. l 3. c 6. s 5. Empl. Magistral for Nodes l 3. c 6. s 8. Empl. Nigrum Arcaei l 3. c 6. s 4. Emplaster for Pocky Nodes l 3. c 6. s 5. Emplaster for Ruptures l 3. c 6. s 1. Emplast . ad scrophulam l 3. c 6. s 6. Emplastrum de Ranis l 3. c 6. s 17. Empl. Sticticum Paracelsi l 3. c 6. s 11. Emplast . Sticticum nost. l 3. c 6. s 15. Empl. Saturni cum Mercurij l 3. c 6. s 18. Empl. Sarcoticum l 3. c 6. s 20. Empl. Spleniticum Pistorij l 3. c 6. s 23. Emplast . Spermatis Ceti l 3. c 6. s 28. Empl. ad Tophos l 3. c 6. s 5 , 8. English Tobacco l 1 c 1. s 48. Enema Anodynum l 3. c 8. s 1. Enema adstringens l 3. c 8. s 12. Enema in Capitis affectibus l 3. c 8. s 8. Enema in Causa à duritia faecum l 3. c 8. s 9. Enema dolorem cholicum sedans l 3. c 8. s 10. Enema Dolores Dysentericos placans l 3. c 8. s 13. Enema Diureticum l 3. c 8. s 14. Enema Emolliens l 3. c 8. s 2. Enema ad Icteritiam l 3. c 8. s 5. Enema Mellis Rosarum l 3. c 8. s 3. Enema Nutriens Myns . l 3. c 8. s 6. Enema pituitam purgans l 3. c 8. s 7. Enema pro pueris l 3. c 8. s 16. Enema pro infantibus l 3. c 8. s 17. Enema in Rimis l 3. c 8. s 15. Enema solutivum l 3. c 8. s 4. Enema Stypticum l 3. c 8. s 11. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 3. s 32. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 3. s 25. Epithymum l 1. c 3. s 32. Epilinum ibid. Epicnide ibid. Epipactis l 1. c 3. s 41. Epsome-water Artificial l 1. c 24. s 38. Epithems l 1. c 16. s 1. Epithem for the Heart l 3. c 1. s 19. Epithem solid for the Heart l 3. c 7. s 5. Epithem for the Spleen l 3. c 1. s 20. Epithem common l 3. c 1. s 21. Epithem for pain of the head l 3. c 1. s 23. Epithem for Inflamation of the Reins l 3. c 1. s 24. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 88. Eryngo l 1. c 1. s 34. Eryngium ibid. Eryngium Trisolium ibid. Errhinum l 1. c 16. s 1. Esula l 1. c 3. s 54. Escaroticks l 1. c 9. s 16. c 10. s 16. Essences l 1. c 19. s 21. Essences to make l 1. c 15. s 2. Essence of Woods , what l 1. c 26. s 70. Essence of Herbs l 1. c 26. s 72. Essence of Castoreum l 2. c 5. s 31. Essence of Saffron l 2. c 5. s 32. Essence of Opium l 2. c 5. s 35. Essentia Magna l 2. c 3. s 34. Essence for the Tooth-ach l 2. c 5. s 35. Essence of Gold l 2. c 5. s 36. Essence of Silver l 2. c 5. s 37. Essence of Vitriol of Copper l 2. c 5. s 38. Essence of Mercury l 2. c 5. s 39. Eupatorium Graecorum l 1. c 1. s 8. Eupatorium equaticum ibid. Euphorbium l 1. c 3. s 25. Expectorators l 1. c 11. s 55. c 12. s 10. Expressed Oyls l 1. c 19. s 19. Explication of Physical Terms l 1. c 28. s 1. ad 391. Examples in Compounding Emeticks l 1. c 21. s 1 , &c. Examples in Compounding of Anti-Emeticks l 1. c 21. s 30 , &c. Examples of Opiates l 1. c 22. s 44 , 45 , &c. Examples of Cardiacks l 1. c 22. s 173 , &c. Examples of Antidotes preservatory l 1. c 22. s 246. Examples of Antidotes curatory l 1. c 22. s 271 , &c. Examples of Catharticks gentie l 1. c 23. s 1 , &c. Examples of Catharticks strong l 1. c 23. s 16 , &c. Examples of Catharticks stronger l 1. c 23. s 37 , &c. Examples of Anti-Catharticks l 1. c 23. s 52 , &c. Examples of Sudorificks l 1. c 23. s 72 , &c. Examples of Diureticks l 1. c 23. s 166 , &c. Examples of Ischureticks l 1. c 23. s 251 , &c. Extracts l 1. c 19. s 24. Extracts to make l 1. c 15. s 1. Extractum Catholicum Sennerti l 1. c 3. s 62. Extractum Panchymagogum Hartmani l 1. c 3. s 63. Extractum Panchym . Mynsichti l 1. c 3. s 64. Extract of Juniper-berries l 1. c 25. s 59. l 2. c 8. s 11. Extract of Vipers l 1. c 8. s 2. Extractum Ecphracticum l 2. c 8. s 3. Extract of Gentian l 2. c 8. s 4. Extract of black Hellobor l 2. c 8. s 5. Extract of Scurvy-grass l 2. c 8. s 12. Extract of Iron opening l 2. c 8. s 13. Extract of Rhubarb l 2. c 8. s 14. Extract odoriferous of Paracelsus l 2. c 8. s 15. Ey-water of Maxy l 3. c 1. s 6. Ey-water admirable l 3. c 1. s 11. F. Faba l 1. c 1. s 35. Fabaria l 1. c 1. s 36. Fat to distil l 1. c 25. s 7. Family Pills with Aloes l 1. c 25. s 114. Family Pills without Aloes l 1. c 25. s 114. l 2. c 23. s 16. Farina Virginea nobilis l 2 c 21. s 66. Fennel l 1. c 1. s 38. Field Madder l 1. c 1. s 88. Fegopyrum l 1. c 1. s 99. Felix Wurtz his brown Oyntment l 3. c 4. s 13. Ficidula capularis l 1. c 1. s 4. Ficus l 1. c 1. s 37. Fig ●ree , ibid. Fixed Salts to make l 1. c 15. s ● . Fixation of Sol and Mercury l 1. c 27. s 51. Firo●ants Water of Life l 2. c 2● s 29. Flos Solis l 1. c 1. s 39. Flos Cuculli l 1. c 1. s 71. Flix weed l 1. c 1. s 95. Flowers l 1. c 19. s 11. Flower-de●luce l 1. c 3. s 45. Flower-water l 1. c 24. s 33. Flores Benzoini l 2. c 10. s 15. Flowers of Benjamin ibid. also l 1. c 25. s 105. Flesh to pickle l 2. c 19. s 24. Flowers to distil l 1. c 25. s 36 ad 47. Foeniculum l 1. c 1. s 38. Foeniculus Porcinus l 1. c 1. s 78. Foenugraecum Sylvestre l 1. c 1. s 43. Forms of Medicaments l 1. c 25. s 1 , &c. Forms of Medicaments external l 1. c 16. s 1 , &c. French Wines to distil l 1. c 25. s 79 ad 82. Frogs to distil l 1. c 25. s 121. French Wines more spirituous than Spanish l 1. c 25. s 84. Fraxinus l 1. c 1. s 40. Fraxinella l 1. c 1. s 83. French Lavender l 1. c 1. s 96. Frangula l 1. c 1. s 58. Fruits l 1. c 19. s 12. Fruit-water l 1. c 24. s 34. French Beans to pickle l 2. c 19. s 17. Fumaria l 1. c 1. s 41. Fumaria bulbosa l 1. c 1. s 42. Fumitory l 1. c 1. s 41. Fullers Thistle l 1. c 1. s 108. Fucus for Ladies Faces l 1. c 2. s 7. Fuligo l 1. c 2. s 11. G. Garlick l 1. c 1. s 12. Galega l 1. c 1. s 43 , 91. Garden-cress l 1. c 1. s 71. Garden-patience l 1. c 3. s 5. Gargarisms l 1. c 16. s 1. Germander l 1. c 1. s 25. Gentiana l 1. c 1. s 44. Germinalis l 1. c 1. s 46. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 24. Gith l 1. c 1. s 31. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 86. Glutinatives l 1. c 9. s 19. c 10. s 19. Glasses l 1. c 25. s 3. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 86. Gout-Ivy , or ground-pine l 1. c 1. s 26. Goats Rue l 1. c 1. s 43 , 91. Golden Cud-weed l 1. c 1 s 96. Goats Marjoram l 1. c 1. s 100. Golden fixt precipitate to make l 1. c 27. s 38. Golden Water of Life l 2. c 1. s 32. Gold to try by the Inquart l 1. c 25. s 140. Gold to purify by Antimony l 1. c 25. s 142. Gourds to distil l 1. c 25. s 72. Grana paradisi l 1. c 1. s 20● Ground-pine l 1. c 1. s 26. Grossus l 1. c 1. s 37. Grass l 1. c 1. s 45. Gramen ibid. Ground moist l 1. c 1. s 67. Grass-corn l 1. c 1. s 79. Gratiola l 1. c 3. s 53. Grand Elixir of Paracelsus l 1. c 27. s 38. Great Magistery l 2. c 9. s 3. Green-water of Hartman l 3. c 1. s 8. Green Wallnuts to distil l 1. c 25. s 78. Gum Succory l 1. c 1. s 28. Gum Ammoniacum l 1. c 2. s 2. Gum Animi l 1. c 2. s 3. Gum Arabick l 1. c 2. s 4. Gum Elemi l 1. c 2. s 10. Gum Galbanum l 1. c 2. s 12. Gum of Lybian Ferula l 1. c 3. s 26. Gums l 1. c 19. s 13. Gum Ammoniacum to distil l 1. c 25. s 108 , 109. Guajacum to distil l 1. c 25. s 74. Guttoe Vitae nost , to prepare l 1. c 22. s 170 , &c. H. Halikakabon l 1. c 1. s 10. Hasle-tree l 1. c 1. s 30. Hartmans green Water l 3 c 1. s 8. Harm l , or Harmela l 1. c 1. s 91. Hartshorn to distil l 1. c 25. s 122. Hartshorn to calcine Philosophically ibid. Hedg-Parsly l 1. c 1. s 32. Hen bane l 1. c 1. s 47. Herba Simeonis , vel Hungaricae l 1. c 1. s 58. Herb Mercury l 1. c 1. s 64. Hedyosmus l 1. c 1. s 66. Herba Trinitatis l 1. c 1. s 107. Hearts-ease ibid. Herba Coxendicum l 1. c 1. s 109. Hermodactyls l 1. c 3. s 25. Hellebor white and black l 1. c 3. s 40 , 41. Helleborinae ibid. Hedg-Hyssop l 1. c 3. s 53. Hepaticks l 1. c 6. s 5. c 7. s 6. c 8. s 6. Herbs l 1. c 19. s 11. Hermes Smaragdine Table l 1. c 27. s 50. Hermetick water of Augenius l 2. c 1. s 18. Head-water of Reinesius l 2. c 1. s 19. Helmont his true Laudanum l 1. c 25. s 110. Helmont his specifick Purge l 2. c 9. s 11. Hipposelinon l 1. c 1. s 14. Hiera piera simple l 1. c 3. s 19. Horminum l 1. c 1. s 46. Horehound l 1. c 1. s 62. Holy-bush l 1. c 1. s 73. Hog-Fennel l 1. c 1. s 78. Holagogues l 1. c 3. s 59. ad 70. Hot waters l 1. c 19. s 18. Horse-dung how to use it l 1. c 25. s 13. Holy Wine of Hiera Picra l 2. c 12. s 21. Hony'd water l 2. c 16. s 9. Holysericum Paraei l 3. c 5. s 9. Horse-Radish to distil l 1. c 25. s 32. Hungarian red Pouder l 2. c 21. s 42. Hypomarathron l 1. c 1. s 38. Hyoscyamus l 1. c 1. s 47. Hyoscyamus lutaea l 1. c 1 : s 48. Hydrophacos l 1. c 1. s 54. Hydrobatrachion l 1. c 1. s 47. Hydragogues l 1. c 3. s 44 ad 59. Hystericks l 1. c 6. s 8. c 7. s 10. c 8. s 10. Hysterick Emplaster l 3. c 6. s 16. Hypnoticks l 1. c 9. s 12. c 10. s 12. Hypocrass Artificial l 1. c 24. s 41. Hypocrass of the Shops l 1. c 24. s 40. Hysterick water l 2. c 1. s 34. Hystorick spirit l 2. c 2. s 7. Hypocras l 2. c 15. s 4. Hypocras more pleasant l 2. c 15. s 5. Hydromel l 2. c 16. s 9. Hydroticks l 1. c 9. s 14. c 10. s 14. Hydroticks to compound l 1. c 23. s 52. &c. Hydroticks simple l 1. c 23. s 73 , &c. Hydroticks alkalizate l 1. c 23. s 74 , &c. Hydroticks Integral l 1. c 23. s 75 , &c. Hydroticks spirituous l 1. c 23. s 114 , &c. Hydroticks sulphurous l 1. c 23. s 123 , &c. Hydroticks acid l 1. c 23. s 131 , &c. Hydroticks fixt or Volatile l 1. c 23. s 139 , &c. Hydroticks nitrous l 1. c 23. s 153 , &c. I. Jack by the Hedg l 1. c 1. s 13. Jacea l 1. c 1. s 49. Jacea nigra , ibid. Jalap l 1. c 3. s 22. Iberis l 1. c 1. s 71. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 37. Idea of the process of the universal Medicines l 1. c 27. s 1 , &c. Imperial water of Phirovant l 2. c 1. s 31. Inguinalis l 1. c 1. s 103. Indian Dates l 1. c 3. s 2. Indian bryony l 1. c 3. s 22. Indian Myrobalans l 1. c 3. s 31. Incarnatives l 1. c 9. s 18. c 10. s 18. Infusions to make l 1. c 15. s 5. Instruments parasceualogical l 1. c 19. s 5. Instruments for the Closet l 1. c 19. s 7. Instruments Chyrurgical l 1. c 19. s 6. Injections l 1. c 19. s 39. Inquart to try Gold with l 1. c 25. s 140. Infusion universal l 2. c 15. s 1. Infusum purgans nostrum l 2. c 15. s 2. Infusion of red Roses l 2. c 15. s 3. Infusum Hippocraticum l 2. c 15. s 4. Infusum Hyppocratum jucandior l 2. c 15. s 5. Infusum Stomachicum l 2. c 15. s 6. Infusum in Fracto Osse l 2. c 15. s 7. Infusion against the Jaundice l 2. c 15. s 8. Indian Cachunde of Zacutus l 2. c 24. s 1. Indian Chocolate l 2 c 24. s 2. Injection for the running of the Reins l 3. c 8. s 18. Iron Rings l 1. c 25. s 4. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 80. and 102. Ischureticks from an Alchaliz'd Salt l 1. c 23. s 251 , &c. Ischureticks from a fixed salt l 1. c 23. s 259 , &c. Ischureticks from a Volatile Salt l 1. c 23. s 276 , &c. Ischureticks Hypnotick l 1. c 23. s 282 , &c. Ischureticks which thicken the Blood l 1. c 23. s 236 , &c. Ischuretick Amulet l 1. c 23. s 297. Junquillias l 1. c 1. s 69. Juyces l 1. c 19. s 13. Ivory l 1. c 25. s 123. Juyce of berries to distil l 1. c 25. s 55. Juniper-berries to distil l 1. c 25. s 56 , 57 , 58. K. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 4. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 20. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 24. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 25. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 30. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 32. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 37. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 71. Kermes l 1. c 1. s 11. Kesher his Silver Oyntment l 2. c 3. s 9. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 17. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 22. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 28. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 3. s 56. Kings Consound l 1. c 1. s 29. Kidney beans l 1. c 1. s 80. Kinds of purging Medicines l 1. c 11. s 1 , 2 , &c. Kinds of Narcoticks l 1. c 22. s 2. Kings evil Electuary l 3. c 2. s 9. King of Englands Oyntment l 3. c 4. s 4. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 18. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 28. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 82. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 102. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 109. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 3. s 25. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 23. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 55. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 ibid. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 3. s 56. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 31. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 35. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 102. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 109. L. Ladies Mantle l 1. c 1. s 9. Larks spure l 1. c 1. s 29. Lactuca l 1. c 1. s 50. Lactuca Sylvestris l 1. c 1. s 50. Lactuca agnina , ibid. Lampsane l 1. c 1. s 51. Lavendula l 1. c 1. s 52. Lavender , ibid. Lavender Cotton ibid. Laurus l 1. c 1. s 53. Laurustinus l 1. c 1. s 53. Laurus Rosea , ibid. Lambs Lettice l 1. c 1. s 50. Lavender gentle l 1. c 1. s 96. Labrum Veneris l 1. c 1. s 108. Labdanum l 1. c 2. s 13. Lacca l 1. c 2 s 14. Lapis Atmenius l 1. c 3. s 38. Lapis Lazuli l 1. c 3. s 39. Laureola l 1. c 3. s 55. Laudanum of Banister l 1. c 22. s 109. Laudanum of Brunerus l 1. c 22. s 111. Laudanum of Felix Wurtz l 1. c 22. s 112. Laudanum of Wierus l 1. c 22. s 113. Laudanum of Finkius l 1. c 22. s 114. Laudanum of Myllius l 1. c 22. s 141. Laudanum of Helmont Liquid l 1. c 25. s 110. Laudanum Solar of Bayerus l 2. c 8. s 8. Laudanum of Mynsicht l 2. c 22. s 16. Laudanum minerale of Mynsicht l 2. c 23. s 19. Laudanum Antimoniale Sennerti l 2. c 23. s 8. Laudanum of Pet. Joh. Faber l 2. c 8. s 9. Laudanum with Pearl l 2. c 8. s 10. Laudanum Paracelsi l 2. c 8. s 6. Laudanum nostrum l 2. c 8. s 7. Lapis bezoarticus noster l 1. c 23. s 164 , 165. Lavender-water l 1. c 24. s 31. Lac Aluminis Mayherni l 3. c 1. s 5. Lavender-flowers to distil l 1. c 25 s 43. Lepidion l 1. c 1. s 24 and 71. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 30. Lettice l 1. c 1. s 50. Lens l 1. c 1. s 54. Lentils ibid. Lenticula marina ibid. Levesticum l 1. c 1. s 55. Lilium l 1. c 1. s 56. Lilly , ibid. Ligusticum ibid. Lilium Sylvestre ibid. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 64. Liquor of Benjamin l 1. c 2. s 6. Liquors l 1. c 19. s 26. Liquorargenteus Catharticus l 2. c 11. s 1. Liquor aureus l 2. c 11. s 2. Liquor aureus Antonij , Or Dr. Anthony's Aurum Potabile l 2. c 11. s 3. Liquor aureus Antonij ex Horstio l 2. c 11. s 4. Liquor Hydropicus l 2. c 11. s 5. Liquor Cosmeticus l 3. c 1. s 2. Liquor Cosmeticus Maxij l 3. c 1. s 1. Liquor Cosmeticus Willissij l 3. c 1. s 3. Liquor seu Vinum Cosmeticum l 3. c 1. s 4. Liquor Ophthalmicus Maxij l 3. c 1. s 6. Liquor Septicus l 3. c 1. s 7. Liquor Aluminis Mindereti l 3. c 1. s 9. Liquor Stypticus l 3. c 1. s 10. Liquor ad Morbum occulorum l 3. c 1. s 11. Liquor Stypticus Paracelsi l 3. c 1. s 12. Liquor Vulnerarius Paracelsi l 3. c 1. s 13. Liquor ad Ulcera Paracelsi l 3. c 1. s 14. Liquor Viticulorum l 3. c 1. s 17. Lixiviums , what l 1. c 16. s 1. Limon-water l 1. c 24. s 10. Liquid Errhines of Reinesius l 2. c 1. s 23. Lithontribon nost. l 2. c 21. s 2. Lithontribon Millepedum l 2. c 21. s 11. Lizard Electuary for the Kings-Evil l 3. c 2. s 9. Lignum Rhodium to distil l 1. c 25. s 70. Lignum Aloes to distil , ibid. Liquid Balsam for the Palsy l 3. c 3. s 23. Lovage l 1. c 1. s 55. Lotus Urbanus l 1. c 1. s 102. Lotus quadrisolia ibid. Lohochs to make l 1. c 15. s 9. Lohochs for the Closet l 1. c 19. s 29. Lohoch for Vlcers of the Lungs l 2. c 18. s 1. Lohoch abstergens Rondeletij l 2. c 18. s 2. Lohoch Violatum Mynsichti l 2. c 18. s 3. Lohoch Pectorale Mynsichti l 2. c 18. s 4. Lohoch Crocatum Mynsichti l 2. c 18. s 5. Lohoch of Poppies of Montanus l 2. c 18. s 6. Lohoch against Consumptions of Mynsichti l 2. c 18. s 7. Lozenges to make l 1. c 15 s 11. Lozenges of Liquorice black l 2. c 20. s 1. Lozenges of Liquorice white l 2. c 20. s 2. Lozenges Cachectick l 2. c 20. s 3. Lozenges Cordial l 2. c 20. s 4. Lozenges Stomatick l 2. c 20. s 5. Lozenges against Worms l 2. c 20. s 6. Lozenges of Crocus Martis simple l 2. c 20. s 8. Lozenges of Crocus Martis compound l 2. c 20. s 9. Lozenges causing Courage l 2. c 20. s 12. Lozenges of the Hungarian Pouder l 2. c 20. s 13. Lotions to make l 1. c 16. s 1. Lotions for the Closet l 1. c 19. s 34. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 70. Lunaria l 1. c 1. s 57. Lunaria Latifolia ibid. Lubia l 1. c 1. s 80. Lutes to make l 1. c 25. s 5. Lutum Sapientia ibid. Luna to Crystalize l 1. c 25. s 146. Lycopsis l 1. c 1. s 19. M. Maiden-hair l 1. c 1. s 4. Maudlin l 1. c 1. s 6. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 40. Malva l 1. c 1. s 58. Mallow ibid. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 ibid. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 38. Materfilon l 1. c 1. s 49. Malus l 1. c 1. s 59. Malus armeniaca ibid. Malus Persica l 1. c 1. s 61. Marsh● Mallows l 1 : c 1. s 58. Marrubium l 1. c 1. s 62. Marrubiastrum , ibid. Mans Skull to distil l 1. c 25. s 124 and 125. Mans Dung to distil l 1. c 25. s 130. Macedonian stone-Parsly l 1. c 1. s 77. Marsh Trefoyl l 1. c 1. s 80. Mastich l 1. c 2. s 15. Magistery of Wine l 1. c 2. s 19. Manna Calabrina l 1. c 3. s 3. Manna tartariz'd , ibid. Manna to distil l 1. c 25. s 98 , 99. Mastich to distil l 1. c 25. s 104. Masticatories l 1. c 11. s 54. c 12. s 10. Mathematical Composition of Medicines l 1. c 20. s 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12. Marjoram-water l 1. c 24 : s 13. Marigold-water l 1. c 24. s 22. Magno Liquore of Phirovant l 2. c 1. s 28. Marmalade for the Stone in the Reins l 2. c 17. s 7. Maxy his beautifying Liquor l 3. c 1. s 1. Maxy his Ey-water l 3. c 1. s 6. Mayhern his Alum Milk l 3. c 1. s 5. Magisteral Eye-water l 3. c 1. s 18. Magisteries to make l 1. c 15. s 1. Magisteries for the Closset l 1. c 19. s 24. Magisterium seu Resina Jallapae l 2. c 9. s 1. Magisterium seu Resina Scammoniae l 2. c 9. s 2. Magisterium magnum l 2. c 9. s 3. Magistery of Egg-shells l 2. c 9. s 4. Magistery of Coral l 2. c 9. s 5. Magistery of Cambogia l 2. c 9. s 6. Magistery of Sulphur of Vitriol abstersive l 2. c 9. s 7. Magisterium of Crocus Metallorum l 2. c 9. s 8. Magistery , or sulphur ♁ per calcinat . l 2. c 9. s 9. Magistery , or Antimony revived l 2. c 9. s 10. Magisterium Specificum Antimonij Helmontij l 2. c 9. s 11. Magisterium Antifebrile Antimonij l 2. c 9. s 12. Magisterium Saccharum Saturni l 2. c 9. s 13. Magisterium Jovis l 2. c 9. s 14. Magistery of flowers of Bismuth l 2. c 9. s 15. Magisterium , seu Arcanum Mercurius Vitae Paracelsi l 2. c 9. s 16. Magisterium Metallorum Paracelsi l 2. c 9. s 17. Magisterium de Gemmis-Paracelsi l 2. c 9. s 18. Magisterium Succini Paracelsi l 2. c 9. s 19. Magisterium Herbarum Paracelsi l 2. c 9. s 20. Magisterium Vini Paracelsi l 2. c 9. s 21. Magisterium Sanguinis Pacelsi l 2. c 9. s 22. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 31. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 102. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 59. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 61. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 63. Melo , Ibid. Melon , ibid. Mercurialis l 1. c 1. s 64. Melilotus l 1. c 1. s 65. Mentha l 1. c 1. s 66. Mentha aquatica , ibid. Mentastrum , ibid. Mentha Romana , ibid. Mentha felina l 1. c 1. s 72. Mechoacan l 1. c 3. s 18. Medicinae familiae l 1. c 3. s 21. Mel Elleboratum l 1. c 3. s 42. Mezereon l 1. c 3. s 55. Mel Scylliticum l 1. c 3. s 66. Melanagogues l 1. c 3. s 31. ad 44. Medicaments temperate l 1. c 5. s 1. Medicaments hot l 1. c 5. s 2 , 3 , 4 , 5. Medicaments cold l 1. c 5. s 6 , 7 , 8 , 9. Medicaments moist l 1. c 5. s 14 , 15 , 16 , 17. Medicaments dry l 1. c 5. s 10 , 11 , 12 , 13. Medicaments appropriate l 1. c 6. s 1 , &c. Mercuriates l 1. c 11. s 56. c 12. s 10. Medicinal Requisites l 1. c 15. s 1. Meals or flowers l 1. c 19. s 14. Metals l 1. c 19. s 17. Metalinal preparations l 1. c 19. s 40. Mercurial preparations l 1. c 19. s 41. Medicina universalis l 1. c 27. s 25. Mercury of Luna l 1. c 27. s 35. Medicinal Explications l 1. c 28. s 1. ad 391. Melliginous extract of Juniper-berries l 2. c 8. s 11. Mercurius rubrus Diaphoret . l 2. c 21. s 31. Mercurial water of Paracel sus l 3. c 1. s 15. Mel Saponis l 3. c 3. s 9. Mercurial Oyntment of Sennertus l 3. c 3. s 27. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 66. Mint , ibid. Minerals for the Closet l 1. c 19. s 17. Mint water l 1. c 24. s 8. l 2. c 1. s 5. Millepedes to distil l 1. c 25. s 133. Mountain Garlick the great l 1. c 1. s 13. Mouse-ear l 1. c 1. s 16. Mouse-tail , ibid. Moon-wort l 1. c 1. s 57. Morum Rubi Idaei l 1. c 1. s 90. Monks Rhubarb l 1. c 3. s 5. Morsulli Mecoachannae l 1. c 3. s 20. Morsulli to make l 1. c 15. s 15. Mosaick Gold l 2. c 20. s 41. Mountebanks Balsam l 3. c 3. s 20. Musk Melons l 1. c 1. s 63. Muscus terrestris l 1. c 1. s 67. Muscus marinus , ibid. Mustard l 1. c 1. s 93. MVST , what ? l 1. c 25. s 84. Musked Wine of Myusicht . l 2. c 12. s 20. Mushrooms to pickle l 2. c 19. s 19. Musked Troches of Scultetus l 2. c 24. s 7. Mustard-seed to distil l 1. c 25. s 32. Musk Melons to distil l 1. c 25. s 73. Mulberries to distil l 1. c 25. s 77. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 16. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 ibid. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 59. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 68. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 ibid. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 ibid. Myrtus , ibid. Myrtus Sylvestris , ibid. Myrtle-tree , ibid. Myrrh l 1. c 2. s 16. Myrobalans l 1. c 3. s 16 , 31. Mynsichts febrifuge water l 2. c 1. s 24. Myrrh to distil l 1. c 25. s 107. N. Napium l 1. c 1. s 51. Narcissus l 1. c 1. s 69. Nardus l 1. c 1. s 70. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 70. Nasturtium l 1. c 1. s 71. Nasturtium Graecum l 1. c 1. s 70. Nasturtium Sylvestre , ibid. Nasturticum aquaticum , ib. Navel-wort l 1. c 1. s 109. Narcotick Pultise l 3 c 7. s 7. Nephriticks l 1. c 6. s 7. c 7. s 9. c 8. s 9. Nigella l 1. c 1. s 31. Nux pontica l 1. c 1. s 30. Nux avellana ibid. Nux Heracleotica ibid. Nurion , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 33. Nutmeg-water l 1. c 24. s 24. Number of Ingredients in a Composition l 1. c 20. s 20. O. Observations Chymical l 1. c 25. s 1. ad 154. Observations on Vegetables l 1. c 25. s 1 ad 115. Observations on Animals l 1. c 25. s 115 ad 140. Observations on Minerals l 1. c 25. s 140 ad 154. Oculus Christi l 1. c 1. s 46. Ocimastrum l 1. c 1. s 105. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 ibid. Olusatrum l 1. c 1. s 14. Oleander l 1. c 1. s 53. Oleum Anodynum l 3. c 2. s 5. Oleum benedictum l 2. c 3 s 3. Oleum Compositum l 2. c 3. s 5. Oleum Cosmeticum l 3. c 2. s 10. Onions l 1. c 1. s 23. Onion fumeterry l 1. c 1. s 42 : Opopanax l 1. c 3. s 28. Ophthalmica l 1. c 16. s 1. Opera Medica l 1. c 19. s 10 , &c. Opening extract of Mars l 2. c 8. s 13. Opiology l 1. c 22. s 1. Opiates to compound l 1. c 22. s 44 , &c. Opiates for the Head l 1. c 22. s 44. &c. Opiates for the Heart l. 1. c 22. s 56 , &c. Optates in the Epilepsia , Vertigo l 1. c 22. s 66 , &c. Opiates in Vomiting , Hiccough l 1. c 22. s 72. Opiates in Melancholy , Madness , Frenzy l 1. c 22. s 78 , &c. Opiates in all kinds of Feavers l 1. c 22. s 84 , &c. Opiates in Coughs , Asthma's , l 1. c 22. s 90 , &c. Opiates in stopping Defluxions l 1. c 22. s 101 , &c. Opiates in all Fluxes , as Diarrhoea's , Dysenteria's , and Lienteria's l 1. c 22. s 117 , &c. Opiates in all fluxes of Blood l 1. c 22. s 125 , &c. Opiates in Cholicks , the Iliac l 1. c 22. s 132 , &c. Opiates in Pleurisies , Stitch l 1. c 22. s 144 , &c. Opiates in Gout , Stone l 1. c 22. s 150 , &c. Opiates in Watchings , restlessness l 1. c 22. s 157 , &c. Opiates in Hysterick affections l 1. c 22. s 164 , &c. Opiates in pains of the Bladder l 1. c 22. s 167 , &c. Opiatick drops l 1. c 22. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 1● . Orpine l 1. c 1. s 36. Ornus l 1. c 1. s 40. Orchis Serapias l 1. c 1. s 97. Orrice l 1. c 3. s 45. Orecticks l 1. c 6. s 4. Orvietanum verum l 2. c 22. s 5. Our Drops of Life l 1. c 22. s 170 , &c. Our Bezoartick stone l 1. c 23. s 164. Our Royal Bezoartick l 1. c 23 : s 165. Our Artificial Balsam l 3. c 3. s 24. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 3 and 102. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 ibid. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 68. 73. Oxymyrsine Sylvestre l 1 : c 1. s 73. Ox●lips l 1. c 1. s 76. Oxysacharum l 2. c 16. s 1. Oxysaccharum Emeticum Mynsichti l 2. c 16. s 18. O●sters to pickle l 2. c 19. s 20 , 21 , 22. Oyl of Xylobalsamum l 1. c 1. s 110. Oyls of Camphir l 1. c 2. s 7. Oyl of Galbanum l 1. c 2. s 12. Oyl of Mastich l 1. c 2. s 16 : c 25. s 104. Oyl of Turpentine l 1. c 2. s 17. c 25. s 103. Oyl of Elder and Dwarf-Elder stone l 2. c 3. s 57. Oyls distilled to make l 1. c 15. s 1. Oyls to make l 1. c 16. s 2. Oyls for the Closet l 1. c 19. s 19. Oyls external simple and compound l 1. c 19. s 35. Oyls of Tobacco l 2. c 1. s 17. Oyl of Soot l 1. c 25. s 71. Oyl of Cloves l 1 c 25. s 100. Oyl of Myrrh l 1. c 25. s 107. Oyl of Gum Ammoniack ibid. Oyl of Millepedes l 1. c 25. s 133. Oyl of Toads l 1. c 25. s 131. Oyl of Cinnamon l 2. c 3. s 1. Oyl of Calamus Aromaticus l 2. c 3. s 3. Oyl of Carraways l 2. c 3. s 4. Oyl Compound l 2. c 3. s 5. Oyl of Rosmary l 2. c 3. s 6. Oyl of sweet Marjoram Compound l 2. c 3. s 7. Oyl of Tabacco l 2. c 3. s 8. Oyl of Turpentine by Retort l 2. c 3. s 9. Oyl of Myrrh by Retort l 2. c 3. s 10. Oyl of Citron-peels l 2. c 3. s 11. Oyl of Frogs of Sennertus l 2. c 3. s 12. Oyl of Philosophers Compound l 2. c 3. s 13. Oyl of Tin per deliquium l 2. c 3. s 14. Oyl of Silver of Kesler l 2. c 3. s 15. Oyl of Vitriol of Drufius l 2. c 3. s 16. Oyl of Iron per deliquium l 2. c 3. s 17. Oyl of Mercury sublimate l 2. c 3. s 18. Oyl of Antimony red l 2. c 3. s 19. Oyl of Juniper stinking l 2. c 3. s 21. Oyl of Limon-peels l 2. c 3. s 22. Oyl of Gold l 2. c 11. s 2. Oily Volatile Salt of Sylvius l 1. c 25. s 112. Oyl of Vipers l 3. c 2. s 1. Oyl of Castor of the Author l 3. c 2. s 2. Oyl of Toads l 3. c 2. s 3. Oyl of Lizards l 3 c 2. s 4. Oyl Anodyn or easing pain l 3. c 2. s 5. Oyl of Hypericon of the Author l 3. c 2. s 6. Oyl of Wall-flowers compound l 3. c 2. s 7. Oyl of Snails compound l 3. c 2. s 8. Oyl of Lizards of Scultetus l 3. c 2. s 9. Oyl softning and cleansing the Skin l 3. c 2. s 10. Oyl beautifying l 3. c 2. s 10. Oyl of sweet Almonds by expression l 3. c 2. s 11. Oyl of bitter Almonds ibid. Oyl of Ben ibid. Oyl of Anniseed by expression l 3. c 2. s 12. Oyl of Nutmegs by expression l 3. c 2. s 12. Oyntments to make l 1. c 16. s 4. Oyntments for the Closet l 1. c 19. s 37. Oyntment of Aloes l 3. c 4. s 17. Oyntment for the Camp l 3. c 14. s 3. Oyntment of the King of England l 3. c 4. s 4. Oyntment of Popular buds l 3. c 4. s 5. Oyntment Narcotick l 3. c 4. s 6. Oyntment Sympathetick l 3. c 4. s 7. Oyntment of Tobacco l 3. c 4. s 8. Oyntment for the French-Pox l 3. c 4. s 9. Oyntment Tartarised l 3. c 4. s ●● . Oyntment of Foelix Wurtz l 3. c 4. s 13. Oyntment Cosmetick l 3. c 4. s 14. Oyntment for Scabs l 3. c 4. s 16. Oyntmen of Soap l 3. c 4. s 17. Oyntment of ten juyces l 3. c 4. s 18. Oyntment for the Eyes l 3. c 4. s 19. Oyntment of Verdigrise l 3. c 4. s 20. Oyntment of Rosin compound l 3. c 4. s 21. Oyntment of Litharge l 3. c 4. s 22. Oyntment for Wounds l 3. c 4. s 23 , 24 , 25. Oyntment of Petrus Bayerus l 3. c 4. s 26. Oyntment Mercurial of Sennertus l 3. c 4. s 27. Oyntment of Parsly compound l 3. c 4. s 28. Oyntment of Ground-Ivy l 3. c 4. s 29. Oyntment for the Itch l 3. c 4. s 30. Oyntment of Eve l 3. c 4. s 31. Oyntment against the Pa●sy l 3. c 4. s 32. Oyntment against the Palsy of Riverius l 3. c 4. s 33. Oyntment of John Prevotius l 3. c 4. s 34. Oyntment simple l 3. c 4. s 35. Oyntment for the Leprosy l 3. c 4. s 36. Oyntment of Betony l 3. c 4. s 37. Oyntment of Henbane seed l 3. c 4. s 38. Oyntment of Mercury precipitate l 3. c 4. s 39 : Oyntment against Worms l 3. c 4. s 40. Oyntment for the Lousy evil l 3. c 4. s 41. Oyntment for the French Pox l 3. c 4. s 42. P. Parsly l 1. c 1. s 14. Panax Heracleus l 1. c 1. s 74. Panax Coloni l 1. c 1. s 75. Palma Christi l 1. c 3. s 56. Pastilli Nerae l 2. c 24. s 11. Parasceulogical Instruments l 1. c 19. s 5. Parts of Animals l 1. c 19. s 16. Palsy Balsam l 2. c 4. s 6. Panchymagogon Vegetabile nost. l 2. c 8. s 1. Paracelsus his specifick styptick l 3. c 1. s 12. Pessary against Barenness l 3. c 8. s 20. Pease to distil l 1. c 25. s 65 ad 69. Peacocks to distil l 1. c 25. s 136. Peacocks dung to distil l 1. c 25. s 137. Peach-tree l 1. c 1. s 61. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 63. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 81. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 91. Pepo Sylvestris l 1. c 1. s 62. Petroselinum l 1. c 1. s 77. Petroselinum macedonicum ibid. Petrapium ibid. Peucedanum l 1. c 1. s 78. Petty pannick , l 1. c 1. s 79. Penny-wort l 1. c 1. s 109. Perfume of Benjamin l 1. c 2. s 6. Peach-flowers l 1. c 3. s 46. Pectorals l 1. c 6. s 2. c 7. s 3. c 8. s 3. Perfuming Troches of Nera l 2. c 24. s 11. Pepticks l 1. c 9. s 17. c 10. s 17. Pessaries l 1. c 16. s 8. Pestilential Amulets l 3. c 6. s 29. 30 , 31 , 32. Philosophick Calcination of Harts-horn l 1. c 25. s 122. Phaselus sativus l 1. c 1. s 35. Pherumbrum l 1. c 1. s 50. Phalaris l 1. c 1. s 79. Phaseolus l 1. c 1. s 80. Philitaerium l 1. c 1. s 105. Phlegmagogues l 1. c 3. s 16. ad 31. Physicians Closet l 1. c 19. s 10 , &c. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 35. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 54. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 54. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 49 and 107. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 76. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 80. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 25. s 107. P●smires to distil l 1. c 25 , s 135. Pilosella l 1. c 1. s 16. Pippins and Pear-mains l 1. c 1. s 59. Pinaster l 1. c 1. s 59. Pinus Sylvestris ibid. Pills of Assa foetida l 1. c 2. s 5. Pilulae Rudij l 1. c 3. s 14. Pilulae Aureae l 1. c 3. s 15. Pilulae de Sagapeno l 1. c 3. s 29. Pilulae Euphorbij l 1. c 3. s 30. l 2. c 23. s 5. Pilulae de fumaria l 1. c 3. s 36. Pilulae Holagogae l 1. c 3. s 65. Pills to make l 1. c 15. s 14. Pills for the Closet l 1. c 19. s 32. Pilulae familias nostrae cum Aloe l 1. c 25. s 114. Pilulae familias nostrae sire Aloe l 1. c 25. s 114. l 2. c 23. s 16. Pilulae Panchymagogae nost. l 2. c 23. s 1. Pilulae aggregativae nost. l 2. c 23. s 2. Pilulae Diureticae Clossaei l 2. c 23. s 3. Pilulae Ruffi nostrae l 2. c 23. s 4. Pilulae Hydropicae Bontij l 2. c 23. s 6. Pilulae Tartareae Schroderi l 2. c 23. s 7. Pilulae Anodynae nostrae l 2. c 23. s 9. Pilulae Catholicae Poterij l 2. c 23. s 10. Pilulae Odontalgicae l 2. c 23. s 11. Pilulae Hystericae l 2. c 23. s 12. Pilulae Arthriticae Mayherni l 2. c 23. s 13. Pilulae de Galbano Sylvij l 2. c 23. s 14. Pilulae nucum Indorum l 2. c 23. s 15. Pilulae Odontagicae Herlicij l 2. c 23. s 17. Pilulae ad Lepram Sculteti l 2. c 23. s 20. Pilulae Hystericae Sculteti l 2. c 23. s 18. Pilulae Aloephanginae Myns . l 2. c 23. s 21. Pilulae Proprietatis Myns . l 2. c 23. s 22. Pilulae Anodynae Myns . l 2. c 23. s 23. Pilulae Antiscorbuticae Timaei l 2. c 23. s 24. Pilulae Uterinae Myns . l 2 : c 23. s 25. Pilulae ad Pestem Phioravanti l 2. c 23. s 26. Pickling of Cucumbers l 2. c 19. s 14 and 15. Pickling of Sampire l 2. c 19. s 16. Pickling of Broom-buds l 2. c 19. s 17. Pickling of Capers , French-beans ibid. Pickling of Purslane l 2. c 19. s 18. Pickling of Mushrooms l 2. c 19. s 19. Pickling of Oysters l 2. c 19. s 20 , 21 , 22. Pickling of a Breast of Veal l 2. c 19. s 23. Pickling of any sort of flesh l 2. c 19. s 24. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 3. s 54. Plague-water l 1. c 24. s 30. Plague-Water of Phioravant l 2. c 1. s 31. Pontick Wormwood l 1. c 1. s 2. Polytrichon Aureum l 1. c 1. s 4. Potentilla l 1. c 1. s 14. Portulaca Sylvestris l 1. c 1. s 36. Pompions l 1. c 1. s 63. Polypody l 1. c 3. s 33. Poppy-water l 2. c 1. s 4. Pope Adrian his Wine l 2. c 12. s 1. Polonia Sausages to make l 2. c 19. s 24. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 34. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 45. Pouders to make l 1. c 15. s 12. Pouders for the Closet l 1. c 19. s 30. Pouder against the Gout l 2. c 21. s 1. Pouder against the Stone l 2. c 21. s 2. Pouder of Sena compound l 2. c 21. s 3. Pouder of Crab-claws compound l 2. c 21. s 4. Pouder Antepileptick l 2. c 21. s 5. Pouder resisting Poyson l 2. c 21. s 6. Pouder of Cornachinus l 2. c 21. s 7. Pouder against Poyson l 2 c 21. s 8. Pouder of Hog-lice l 2. c 21. s 11. Pouder against the Green-sickness l 2. c 21. s 9. Pouder Cordial of the Author l 2. c 21. s 10. Pouder of Hartman against Cancers l 2. c 21. s 12. Pouder breeding flesh l 2 c 21. s 13. Pouder wonderful l 2. c 21. s 14. Pouder of three things l 2. c 21. s 15. Pouder of Quick-silver l 2. c 21. s 16. Pouder of Hessius against the Plague l 2. c. 21. s 17. Pouder against the Plague l 2. c. 21 s 18. Pouder Sweating of Barbet l 2. c 21. s 19. Pouder restorative of Barbet l 2. c 21. s 20. Pouder of Agricola l 2. c 21. s 21. Pouder Astringent l 2. c 21. s 22. Pouder Styptick l 2. c 21. s 23. Pouder Sneezing of Deckers l 2. c 21. s 24. Pouder against Fits l 2. c 21. s 25. Pouder for the Womb l 2. c 21. s 26. Pouder Magistral against the Epilepsy l 2. c 21. s 27. Pouder Caustick l 2. c 21. s 28. Pouder Mercurial for Feavers l 2. c 21. s 29. Pouder of R●lsincius for Agues l 2. c 21. s 30. Pouder of Mercury Diaphoretick , red l 2. c 21. s 31. Pouder of Vipers l 2. c 21. s 32. Pouder Cathretick or eating l 2. c 21. s 33. Pouder or Crocus Martis aperitive by Dew l 2. c 21. s 34. Pouder of Jupiter compound l 2. c 21. s 35. Pouder of Mars compound l 2. c 21. s 36. Pouder of Venus compound l 2. c 21. s 37. Pouder of Mercury compound l 2. c 21. s 38. Pouder of Sulphur compound l 2. c 21. s 39. Pouder of the Mosaick Gold l 2. c 21. s 40. Pouder Royal of the Author l 2. c 21. s 41. Pouder red of Hungary l 2. c 21. s 42. Pouder disicative of Scultetus l 2. c 21. s 43. Pouder Magistral of Scultetus l 2. c 21. s 44. Pouder eating of Scultetus l 2. c 21. s 45. Pouder Cathartick of Scultetus l 2. c 21. s 46. Pouder of Vitriol compound l 2. c 21. s 47. Pouder of Niter compound l 2. c 21. s 48. Pouder of Tartar compound l 2. c 21. s 49. Pouder of Crystal compound l 2. c 21. s 50. Pouder of Amber Compound l 2. c 21. s 51. Pouder of Chalk compound l 2. c 21. s 52. Pouder of Borax compound l 2. c 21. s 53. Pouder of Turpentine Compound l 2. c 21. s 54. Pouder of Mummy compound l 2. c 21. s 55. Pouder of Olibanum compound l 2. c 21. s 56. Pouder of Tobacco compound l 2. c 21. s 57. Pouder of Marjoram compound l 2. c 21. s 58. Pouder of Bay-berries compound l 2. c 21. s 59. Pouder of Esula compound l 2. c 21. s 60. Pouder of Plantane compound l 2. c 21. s 61. Pouder of many Virtues l 2. c 21. s 62. Pouder for the Pleurisy l 2. c 21. s 63 , 64. Pouder expelling Wind l 2. c 21. s 65. Pouder of Mynsicht for the Teeth l 2. c 22. s 66. Pouder for Feavers l 2. c 21. s 67. Pouder for the Stomach l 2. c 21. s 68 , 69. Pouder against an Erysipelas l 2. c 21. s 70. Pouder of Cyprus muskified l 2. c 21. s 71. Powers of Medicaments , what l 1. c 26. s 1. ad 62. and l 2. c 51. s 1. Powers of Metals l 1. c 26. s 53. Powers of Marchasites l 1. c 26. s 57. Powers of Salts l 1. c 26. s 61. Powers of Alum and Vitriol l 1. c 26. s 64. Powers of Salts l 1. c 26. s 61. Powers of Alum and Vitriol l 1. c 26. s 64. Powers of burning things l 1. c 26. s 68. Powers of Herbs l 1. c 26. s 71. Powers of Spices l 1. c 26. s 74. Powers of Musk Ambergrise , Civit l 1. c 26. s 75. Powers of Comestible things l 1. c 26. s 76. Powers of potable things l 1. c 26. s 79. Powers of Wormwood l 2. c 5. s 1. Powers of Angelica l 2. c 5. s 2. Powers of Ammoniacum l 2. c 5. s 3. Powers of Dill l 2. c 5. s 4. Powers of Juniper berries l 2. c 5. s 5. Powers of Bay-berries l 2. c 5. s 6. Powers of Camomil l 2. c 5. s 7. Powers of Mans skull l 2. c 5. s 8. Powers of Carraway-seeds l 2. c 5. s 9. Powers of Cummin-seeds l 2. c 5. s 10. Powers of Citron●peels l 2. c 5. s 11. Powers of Fennel seeds l 2. c 5. s 12. Powers of Guajacum l 2. c 5. s 13. Powers of Limons l 2. c 5. s 14. Powers of Lavender l 2. c 5. s 15. Powers of Mastich l 2. c 5. s 16. Powers of sweet Marjoram l 2. c 5 s 17. Powers of Origanum l 2. c 5. s 18 Powers of Penny-royal l 2. c 5. s 19. Powers of Rosemary l 2. c 5. s 20. Powers of Rhodium l 2. c 5. s 21. Powers of Rue l 2. c 5. s 22. Powers of Sassafras l 2. c 5. s 23. Powers of Sagapenum l 2. c 5. s 24. Powers of Sage l 2. c 5. s 25. Powers of Savory l 2. c 5. s 26. Powers of Amber l 2. c 5. s 27. Powers of Tansey l 2. c 5. s 28. Powers of Southern-wood l 2. c 5. s 29. Powers of Oranges l 2. c 5. s 30. Praecoccia l 1. c 1. s 60. Primula veris pratensis l 1. c 1. s 76. Prunus Sylvestris l 1. c 1. s 82. Properties of Medicines l 1. c 9. s 10. Preserves to make l 1. c 15. s 10. Proportion of Ingredients is a Composition l 1. c 20. s 21. Preparation of Gutrae Vitae nost. l 1. c 22. s 170 , &c. Preparation of our Lapis Bezoarticus l 1. c 23. s 164. Preparation of our Bezoarticum Regale l 1. c 23. s 165. Preparation of our Family pills l 1. c 25. s 114. and l2 . c 23. s 16. Preparation of our artificial Balsam l 3. c 3. s 24. Preparation of Our Royal Pouder l 2. c 21. s 41. Preparation of Our Panchymagogue Pills l 2. c 23. s 1. Preparation of Our Anodyn Pills l 2. c 23. s 9. Preparation of Our Panchymagogue extract l 2. c 8. s 1. Preparation of our Laudanum extract l 2. c 8. s 7. Preparation of Our Catharticum Argenteum l 2. c 11. s 1. Preparation of Our Alexipharmick species l 2. c 21. s 8. Preparation of Our Magistral Antepileptick pouder l 2. c 21. s 27. Preparation of Our lesser Treacle l 2. c 22. s 2. Preparation of Our greater Treacle l 2. c 22. s 3. Preparation of Our Consectio Anodyna l 2. c 22. s 7. Preparation of Our Cordial Troches l 2. c 24. s 4. Preparation of Our Regulata , Or Magistral Ey-water l 3. c 1. s 18. Preparation of Our plaster for Ruptures l 3. c 6. s 1. Proof spirit to make l 1. c 24. s 1. Precious-water l 1. c 24. s 25. Process of the Vniversal Medicine of Paracelsus l 1. c 27. s 1 , &c. Precipiolum to separate l 1. c 27. s 10. Precipiolum to prepare for Medicine l 1. c 27. s 16. Processus Elixiris solis Paracelsi l 1. c 27. s 34. Process of the grand Elixir of Paracelsus l 1. c 27. s 38. Processus Elixiris Tutonicus l 1. c 27. s 42. Process of the Elixir from Divi Leschi Genus Amo. l 1. c 27. s 48. Process of the Elixir from Pontanus l 1. c 27. s 49. Process of the Elixir , explicated by the Author l 1. c 27. s 52. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 62. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 49. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 52 : 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 59. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 3. s 50. Pseudodictamnus l 1. c 1. s 83. Psylothrons l 1. c 9. s 16. Ptarmicks l 1. c 11. s 45. c 12. s 9. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 104. Purple Trefoyl l 1. c 1. s 102. Purging Medicines l 1. c 13. s 8 , 9. Purification of Gold by Antimony l 1. c 25. s 142. Purslane to pickle l 2. c 19. s 18. Pultises to make l 1. c 16. s 7. Pultise for a Scald . Head l 3. c 7. s 1. Pultise ripening l 3. c 7. s 2. Pultise easing pain l 3. c 7. s 3. Pultise for a Palsy l 3. c 7. s 4 Pultise common l 3. c 7. s 6. Pultise Narcotick l 3. c 7. s 7. Pultise of Mans Dung l 3. c 7. s 9. Pultise emollient l 3. c 7. s 8. Pultise of Sow-bread l 3. c 7. s 10. Pulvis Senae l 1. c 3. s 37. Pulvis ex chelis Cancrorum l 2. c 21. s 4. Pulvis antepilepticus n●st . l 2. c 21. s 5. Pulvis Alexipharmicus Barbetti l 2. c 21. s 6. Pulvis Cornachinij Vulgaris l 2. c 21. s 7. Pulvis Cachecticus l 2. c 21. s 9. Pulvis Benedictus Hartmanni l 2. c 21. s 12. Pulvis Incarnativus l 2. c 21. s 13. Pulvis admirabilis l 2. c 21. s 14. Pulvis ex tribus l 2. c 21. s 15. Pulvis ex hydragyro l 2. c 21. s 16. Pulvis Hessij l 2. c 21. s 17. Pulvis Antipestilentialis ib. Pulvis Sudorificus Barbetti l 2. c 21. s 19. Pulvis Restorativus Barbetti l 2. c 21. s 20. Pulvis Agricolae l 2. c 21. s 21. Pulvis Astringens l 2. c 21. s22 . Pulvis Stypticus Mindereri l 2. c 21. s 23. Pulvis Sternutatorius Deckeri l 2. c 21. s 24. Pulvis ad Suffocationem Matricis l 2. c 21. s 25. Pulvis Hystericus l 2. c 21. s 26. Pulvis Antepilepticus l 2. c 21. s 27. Pulvis Causticus Barbetti l 2. c 21. s 28. Pulvis Febrilis ex Mercurio l 2. c 21. s 29. Pulvis Aureus Rolsincij l 2. c 21. s 30. Pulvis Rubrus l 2. c 21. s 31. Pulvis Viperinus l 2. c 21. s 32. Pulvis Cathereticus l 2. c 21. s 33. Pulvis seu Crocus Martis aperitivus per rorem l 2. c 1. s 34. Pulvis regalis nost. l 2. c 21. s 41. Pulvis rubeus Pannonicus l 2. c 21. s 42. Pulvis Desiccativus Sculteti l 2. c 21. s 43. Pulvis Magistralis Sculteti l 2. c 21. s 44. Pulvis Catharticus Sculteti l 2. c 21. s 45. Pulvis Polycrestus imperialis Mynsichti l 2. c 21. s 62. Pulvis Pleuriticus Mynsichti l 2. c 21. s 63. Pulvis Pleuriticus Secretissimus Mynsichti l 2. c 21. s 64. Pulvis Carminativus Mynsichti l 2. c 21 , s 65. Pulvis Febrilis probatus Mynsichti l 2. c 21. s 67. Pulvis Stomachicus nobilis Mynsichti l 2. c 21. s 69. Pulvis Erysiptlatides Mynsichti l 2. c 21. s 70. Pulvis Cyprius Moschatus Mynsichti l 2. c 21. s 71. Pyroticks l 1. c 9. s 16. c 10. s 16. Q. Qualities of Medicaments l 1. c 4. s 1 , &c. Qualities of Opiates l 1. c 22. s 36. Queen of Hungary 's water l 2. c 1. s 9. Quiddonies to make l 1. c 15. s 8. Quiddonies for the Closet l 1 : c 19. s 29. Quiddony of Goosberries l 2. c 17. s 1. Quiddony of Apples Alterative l 2. c 17. s 2. Quiddony of Damask prunes l 2. c 17. s 3. Quiddony of Pears l 2. c 17. s 4. Quiddony of Bullies l 2. c 17. s 5. Quintessences what they are l 1. c 26. s 1. l 2. c 5. s 1. Quintessences how to make them l 1. c 26. s 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 44 ad 80. Quintessences for the Closet l 1. c 19. s 21. Quintessence of Toads l 2. c 5. s 40. Quintessence of Frogs l 2. c 5. s 41. Quintessence of Wax l 2. c 5. s 42. Quintessence of a Deers Head l 2. c 5. s 43. Quintessence of Coral l 2 : c 5. s 44. Quintessence of Copper l 2. c 5. s 45. Quintessence of Iron l 2. c 5. s 46. Quintessence of Nep or Catmint l 2. c 5. s 47. Quintessence of Cambogia l 2. c 5. s 48. Quintessence of Honey l 2. c 5. s 49. Quintessence of the Loadstone l 2. c 5. s 50. Quintessence of Mechoacan l 2. c 5. s 51. Quintessence of the Golden Marchasite l 2. c 5. s 52. Quintessence of all sorts of Marrows l 2. c 5. s 53. Quintessences of Mans bones l 2. c 5. s 54. Quintessence of Birds l 2. c 5. s 55. Quintessence of Saturn or Lead l 2. c 5. s 56. Quintessence of the Ruby l 2. c 5. s 57. Quintessence of Turpentine l 2. c 5. s 58. Quintessence of Thyme l 2. c 5. s 59. R. Ranunculus l 1. c 1. s 84. Ranunculus Illiricus ibid. Ranunculus Aquaticus ibid. Raphanus l 1. c 1. s 85. Raphanus Sylvestris ibid. Raphanus Marinus ibid. Radish ibid. Rapa Sylvestris l 1. c 1. s 86. Rapunculus ibid. Rapuncium ibid. Rampion ibid. Raspis l 1. c 1. s 90. Rasp●berry bush ibid. Ravet l 1. c 3. s 5. Racoma ibid. Rarifiers l 1. c 9. s 3. c 10. s 3. Radicate Vinegar what l 1. c 26. s 66. Rasp berries to distil l 1. c 25. s 77. Relaxers l 1. c 9. s 2. c 10. s2 . Repercussives l 1. c 9. s 8. c 10. s 8. Repulsives ibid. Restauratives l 1. c 13. s 6. Retort to distil in l 1. c 25. s 12. Reinesius his Water of Virtues l 2. c 1. s 33. Restaurative spirit l 2. c 2. s 2. Resin of Jallap l 2. c 9. s 1. Resin of Scammony l 2. c 9 s 2. Regulata l 3. c 1. s 18. Red Oyntment l 3. c 4. s 1. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 2. s 15. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 3. s 5. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 ibid. Rha ibid. Rhecoma ibid. Rheon ibid. Rhubarb ibid. Rhododaphne l 1. c 1. s 53. Rhodium to distil l 1. c 25. s 70. Rhenish Wine to distil l 1. c 25. s 79. Ribes l 1. c 1. s 87. Ricinus l 1. c 3. s 56. River Crabs to distil l 1. c 25. s 120. Roots for the Closet l 1 , c 19. s 10. Rotulae to make l 1. c 15. s 15. Royal Bezoartick l 1. c 23. s 165. Rosmary-water l 1. c 24. s 9. Rosa Solis water common l 1. c 24. s 16. Rosa Solis water proper l 1. c 24. s 17. Rosin to distil l 1. c 25. s 7. Rose-water to distil l 1. c 25. s 16 l 2. c 2. s 6. Rob de Uva Crispa l 2. c 17. s 1. Rob de Pomis l 2. c 17. s 2. Rob de prunis Damascenis l 2. c 17. s 3. Rob de Pyris l 2. c 17. s 4. Rob de Prunellis l 2. c 17. s 5. Royal Pouder l 2. c 21. s 41. Royal Oyntment l 3. c 4. s 2. Rosed Oyntment l 3 c 4. s 19. Ruta Capraria l 1. c 1. s 43. and 91. Rush Narcissus l 1. c 1. s 69. Rubeola l 1. c 1. s 88. Rubia Sylvestris ibid. Rubus Tricoccos l 1. c 1. s 89. Rubus humi ibid. Rubus Idaeas l 1. c 1. s 90. Ruta l 1. c 1. s 91. Rue ibid. Ruta muraria ibid. Ruta Sylvestris ibid. Rye to distil l 1. c 25. s 61 , 63 , 64. S. Sal precipioli l 1. c 27. s 5 , 6 , 8 , 18. Sal , seu Saccharum Saturni l 2. c 10. s 1. Sal , seu Crystalli Martis Sulphurati l 2. c 10. s 2. Sal , seu Crystalli Argentei l 2. c 10. s 3. Sal fraxini l 2. c 10. s 4. Sal Acetosae Essentiale l 2. c 10. s 5. Sal Tartari soluble l 2. c 10. s 6. Sal Chalybiatum l 2. c 10. s 8. Sal Tartari Emeticum Mynsichti l 2. c 10. s 7. Sal Diureticum l 2. c 10. s 9. Sal Armoniacum sublimatum l 2. c 10. s 10. Sal , seu Vitriolum Martis Riverij l 2. c 10 s 11. Salt of Amber Volatile l 2. c 10. s 12. Sal Volatile Cupri l 2. c 10 s 13. Sal Infernalis l 2. c 10. s 14. Sal Volatile Benzoini l 2. c 10. s 15. Salt of Oyster shels l 2. c 10. s 16. Sal Jovis l 2. c 10. s 17. Sal Tartari emeticum ex vitro Antimonij l 2. c 10. s 18. Sal Tartari Foliatum l 2. c 10. s 19. Sal Tartari Volatile l 2. c 10. s 20. Salts to make l 1. c 15. s 1. Salts for the Closet l 1. c 19. s 25. Saline preparations l 1. c 19. s 43. Salt of Tartar l 1. c 25. s 87 , 88 , 89. Salt of Vrine l 1. c 25. s 128. 129. Salt of Hartshorn l 1. c 25. s 122. Salt of Mans skull l 1. c 25. s 124. Salt of Blood l 1. c 25. s 126. Salt of Steel l 1. c 25. s 151. Saccharum Saturni ex Lythargo l 2. c 10. s 1. Sampire to pickle l 2. c 19. s 16. Salix Marina l 1. c 1. s 7. Sanicle the great l 1. c 1. s 9. Sawce alone , or Jack by the Hedg l 1. c 1. s 13. Salvia Vitae l 1. c 1. s 91. Salvia l 1. c 1. s 92. Sage Garden ibid. Sagapenum l 1. c 3. s 27. Sarcoticks l 1. c 9. s 18. c 10. s 18. Salivaticks l 1. c 11. s 53. c 12. s 10. Sage-water l 1. c 24. s 32. Salomons Treacle l 2. c 22. s 4. Salmons Treacle l 2. c 22. s 2 and 3. Scammony l 1. c 3. s 13. Scarrifying Medicines l 1. c 9 s 20. c 10. s 20. Scorbutick water l 1. c 24. s 29. Scorbutick water compound l 2. c 1. s 8. Scorbutick Water of Mynsicht l 2. c. 1. s 10. Sourvy-grass to distil l 1. c 25. s 32 , 33 , 34 , 92 ad 95. Scorodoprassum l 1. c 1. s 13. Scatum Coeli l 1. c 1. s 109. Scilla l 1. c 1. s 23. Scopa Regia l 1. c 1. s 68. Scimbrion l 1. c 1. s 66 , 71. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 2. s 15. Sea Wormwood l 1. c 1. s2 . Sea Onion l 1. c 1. s 23. Sea Holly l 1. c 1. s 34. Sea Moss l 1. c 1. s 67. Sea Star-wort l 1. c 1. s 103. Sea Cole-wort l 1. c 3. s 44. Sena l 1. c 3. s 34. Septicks l 1. c 9. s 16. c 10. s 16. Seeds for the Closet l 1. c 19. s 12. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 2. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 2. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 28. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 57. Shrub Treefoil l 1. c 1. s 102. Silver-weed l 1. c 1. s 15. Silver knap-weed l 1. c 1. s 49. Sinapi persicorum l 1. c 1. s 57. 98. Siler Montanum l 1. c 1. s 55. Sium alterum l 1. c 1. s71 . Sinapi l 1. c 1. s 93. Siligo l 1. c 1. s 104. Sinapisms l 1. c 16. s 7. Silver dissolvent of Paracelsus l 2. c 1. s 16. Silver to resine by the Cupel l 1. c 25. s 144 , 145. Silver-tree of the Philosophers l 1. c 25. s 147. Silver of Mercury l 2 c 5. s 39. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 63. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 66 & 71. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 12. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 13. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 23. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 13. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 80. Smilax Hortensis ibid. Smilax l 1. c 1. s 94. Smaragdine Table of Hermes l 1. c 27. s 50. Sneezing pouder of Deckers l 2. c 21. s 24. Southernwood l 1. c 1. s 1. Sorel l 1. c 1. s 3. Sower Herbs to distil l 1. c 25. s 21. Soot to distil l 1. c 25. s 71. Sol sequium l 1. c 1. s 28. Sorbus aucuparia l 1. c 1. s 40. Sow-fennel l 1. c 1. s 78. Sophia Paracelsi l 1. c 1. s 95. Soot l 1. c 2. s 11. Soldanella l 1. c 3. s 44. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 67. Spica Indica l 1. c 1. s 70. Spicknard ibid. Spear-Mint l 1. c 1. s 66. Spica celtica l 1. c 1. s 70. Spanish red Whortle-berries l 1. c 1. s 106. Spurge l 1. c 3. s 56 Spina Cervina l 1. c 3. s 60. Spleneticks l 1. c 6. s 6. c 7. s 7. c 8. s 7. Spodium to make l 1. c 25. s 123. Specifick Odoriferous extract l 2. c 8. s 15. Species Catharticae nostrae l 2. c 21. s 1. Species Nephriticae nostrae l 2. c 21. s 2. Species Sanctae l 2. c 21. s 3. Species Alexipharmacae nost. l 2. c 21. s 8. Species Cordiales nostrae l 2. c 21. s 10. Species Diajovis Mynsichti l 2. c 21. s 35. Species Diamartis Mynsichti l 2. c 21. s 36. Species Diaveneris Mynsichti l 2. c 21. s 37. Species Diamercurij Mynsichti l 2. c 21. s 38. Species Diasulphuris Mynsichti l 2. c 21. s 39. Species Diavitrioli Mynsichti l 2. c 21. s 47. Species Dianitri Mynsichti l 2. c 21. s 48. Species Diatartari Mynsichti l 2. c 21. s 49. Species Diacrystalli Mynsichti l 2. c 21. s 50. Species Diasuccini Mynsichti l 2. c 21. s 51. Species Diacretae Mynsichti l 2. c 21. s 52. Species Diaborracis Mynsichti l 2. c 21. s 53. Species Terebinthinae Mynsichti l 2. c 21. s 54. Species Diamumiae Mynsichti l 2. c 21. s 55. Species Diaolibani Mynsichti l 2. c 21. s 56. Species Diapeti Mynsichti l 2. c 21. s 57. Sqecies Diamajoranae Mynsichti l 2. c 21. s 58. Species Dialauti Mynsichti l 2. c 21. s 59. Species Diaesulae Mynsichti l 2. c 21. s 60. Species Diaplantaginis Mynsichti l 2. c 21. s 61. Species Pleuriticae Mynsichti l 2. c 21. s 63. Species Stomachicae Mynsichti l 2. c 21. s 68. Specisick styptick of Paracelsus l 3. c 1. s 12. Specisick Vulnerary of Paracelsus l 3. c 1. s 13. Specisick Liquor for Vlcers l 3. c 1. s 14. Species Suppositaria acuta conficienda l 3. c 8. s 19. Spirits to make l 1. c 15. s 1. Spirits for the Closet l 1. c 19. s 18. Spirit of Vinegar l 1. c 2. s 1. l 1. c 25. s 96. l 2. c 11. s 3. Spirit of Manna l 1. c 3. s 3. c 25. s 98. Spirit of Tobacco l 2. c 1. s 17. Spirit of Soot l 1. c 25. s 71. Spirit of Wine l 1. c 25. s 80 , 81 , 82 , 83. Spirit of Wine tartarized l 1. c 25 s 82. Spirit of Tartar l 1. c 25. s 90 , 91. Spirit of Scurvy-grass to make l 1. c 25. s 32 , 33 , 34 , 92 , 93 , 94 , 95. l 2. c 2. s 20. Spirit of Sugar l 1. c 25. s 97. Spirit of Cloves l 1. c 25. s 100 , 101. Spirit of Vrine l 1. c 25. s 128 , 129. Spirit of Hartshorn l 1. c 25. s 122. Spirit of Mans Skull l 1. c 25. s 124. Spirit of Blood l 1. c 25. s 126. Spiritus Cardiacus l 2. c 2. s 1. Spiritus Analepticus l 2. c 2. s 2. Spiritus Carminativus l 2. c 2. s 3. Spiritus Hedyosmi l 2. c 2. s 4. Spiritus Absinthij l 2. c 2. s 5. Spiritus Anodynus l 2. c 2. s 6. Spiritus Hystericus l 2. c 2. s 7. Spiritus ex tribus l 2. c 2. s 8. Spiritus Mellis Acidus l 2. c 2. s 9. Spiritus Mellis ardens l 2. c 2. s 10. Spiritus Vitrioli Epilepticus Fabri l 2. c 2. s 11. Spiritus Vitrioli Paracelsi l 2. c 2. s 12. Spiritus seu Oleum Salis l 2. c 2. s 13. Spiritus de Cornu Cervi l 2. c 2. s 14. Spiritus & Oleum Cranij humani l 2. c 2 s 15. Spiritus Rosmarini Compositus l 2. c 2. s 16. Spiritus Carminativus Sylvij l 2. c 2. s 17. Spiritus Vini Philosophicus Kirkringij l 2. c 2. s 18. Spiritus Veneris seu Cupri Zwelferi l 2. c 2. s 19 Spiritus Cochleariae compositus l 2. c 2. s 20. Spiritus Salis Armoniaci acidus l 2. c 2. s 21. Spiritus , Oleum , & Sal Volatile Urinae l 2. c 2. s 22. Spiritus Croci l 2. c 2. s 23. Spiritus Aurantiarum l 2. c 2 , s 25. Spiritus Limonium l 2. c 2. s 25. Spiritus Carui l 2. c 2. s 16. Spiritus Baccarum Juniperi l 2. c 2. s 27. Spiritus Melissophili l 2. c 2. s 28. Spiritus Rosmarini l 2. c 2. s 29. Spiritus Sabinae l 2. c 2. s 30. Spiritus Acousticus l 2. c 2. s 31. Spiritus Stomachicus l 2. c 2. s 32. Spiritus Paralyticus l 2. c 2. s 33. Stoebe l 1. c 1. s 49. Stachys l 1. c 1. s 63 & 75. Stachys palustris l 1. c 1. s 75. Stataria l 1. c 1. s 78. Stone-Parsly l 1. c 1. s 77. Staechas Citrina l 1. c 1. s 96. Stinking Trefoil l 1. c 1. s 102. Strong Waters to distil l 1. c 24. s 1 , &c. Straw-berries to distil l 1. c 25. s 77. Storks to distil l 1. c 25. s 131. Stomaticks l 1. c 6. s 4. c 7. s 5. c 8. s 5. Sternutatories l 1. c 11. s 51. c 12. s 9. Stones Artificial l 1. c 19. s 26. Stones propared for the Closet l 1. c 19. s 45. Strength of the Ingredients in a Composition l 1. c 20. s 19. Strong Waters of the Distillers to make l 1. c 24. s 1 , &c. Stomach Water the less l 1. c 24. s 11. Stomach Water the greater l 1. c 24. s 12. Stomatick spirit l 2. c 2. s 32. Stomatick Wine of Mylius l 2. c 12. s 19. Stomatick Infusion l 2. c 15. s 6. Stomach Claret l 2. c 12. s 8. Sugar to distil l 1. c 25. s 79. Succory or Cichory l 1. c 1. s 28. Sun flower l 1. c 1. s 39. Sulphur-wort l 1. c 1. s 78. Succolata Indica l 2. s 24. s 2. Sudorificks l 1. c 9. s 14. c 10 s 14. Sudorificks to compound l 1. c 23. s 52 , &c. Sudorificks simple l 1. c 23. s 73 , &c. Sudorificks alchalizate l 1. c 23. s 74 , &c. Sudoricks from the Integral parts of the matter l 1. c 23. s 75 , &c. Sudorisicks whose Basis is a spirit l 1. c 23. s 114. Sudorificks sulphurous l 1. c 23. s 123 , &c. Sudorificks from an acid salt l 1. c 23. s 131 , &c. Sudorificks from a sixt or volatile Salt l 1. c 23. s 139 , &c. Sudorificks from a nitrous Salt l 1. c 23. s 153 , &c. Suppuratives l 1. c 9. s 17. c 10. s 17. c 11. s 37. c 12. s 8. Sugars to make l 1. c 15. s 11. Suppositories l 1. c 16. s 8. Sugars for the Closet l 1. c 19. s 29. Suppositories for the Closet l 1. c 19. s 39. Sulphurs for the Closet l 1. c 19. s 44. Surfeit Water l 1. c 24. s 28. Sublimation of Tin l 1. c 25. s 153. l 2. c 9. s 14. Sulphur of Antimony by Calcination l 2. c 9. s 9. Sulphur of Vitriol absterfive l 2. c 9. s 7. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 37. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 ibid. Sweet Trefoil l 1. c 1. s 102. Sweet Fennel-seed Water l 1. c 24. s 21. Sweating Water l 1. c 24. s 27. Symphytum l 1. c 1. s 29. Syrian Figs l 1. c 1. s , 7. Sylvius his Oyly Volatile salt l 1. c 25. s 112. Syrups to make l 1. c 15. s 7. Syrups for the Closet l 1. c 19. s 28. Syrup of Roses solutive l 1. c 3. s 9 and 43. Syrup of Manna laxative l 1. c 3. s 10. l 2. c 16. s 5. Syrup of Epithymum l 1. c 3. s 35. Syrup of Fruits l 1. c 24. s 34. Syrup of Alkermes l 1. c 24. s 35. Syrup of Vinegar l 2. c 16. s 1. Syrupus Cardiacus l 2. c 16. s 2. Syrup of Poppies l 2. c 16. s 3. Syrup of Juyces l 2. c 16. s 4. Syrupas Scorbuticus Foresti l 2. c 16. s 6. Syrup against an Asthma l 2. c 16. s 7. Syrup of Antimony l 2. c 16. s 8. Syrup of Sugar of Deodatu● l 2. c 16. s 10. Syrup of Harts-tongue of Melichius l 2. c 16. s 11. Syrup of Pyrethrum l 2. c 16. s 12. Syrupus Narcoticus l 2. c 16. s 13. Syrup against Madness l 2. c 16. s 15. Syrupus Hydragogus Mynsichti l 2. c 16. s 16. Syrupus de Mentha Fabri l 2. c 16. s 14. Syrup against Hecticks of Mellichius l 2. c 16. s 17. Syrup of Vinegar Vomiting l 2. c 16. s 18. T. Tameeneum l 1. c 1. s 105. Tacamahacca l 1. c 2. s 18. Tamarinds l 1. c 3. s 2. Tartariz'd spirit of Wine l 1. c 25. s 82 , 83. Tartar Chalybeat l 1. c 25. s 86. Tares to distil l 1. c 25. s 65 ad 69. Tabella Glycyrrhizae nigrae l 2. c 20. s 4. Tabellae Cachecticae l 2. c 20. s 3. Tabellae Cardiacae l 2. c 20. s 4. Tabellae Glycyrrhizae albae l 2. c 20. s 2. Tabellae Stomachicae l 2. c 20. s 5. Tabellae contra Vermes l 2. c 20. s 6. Tabellae de croco Martis l 2. c 20. s 8. Tabellae de Croco Martis Compositae l 2. c 20. s 9. Tabellae Magnanimitatis l 2. c 20. s 12 Tabel●ae Specierum Pannonicüm l 2. c 20 s 13. Tetrapharmacum l 3. c 4. s 2. Teucrium l 1. c 1. s 25. Telephion l 1. c 1. s 36. Tetrorchis l 1. c 1. s 97. Teasle l 1. c 1. s 108. Temperament of Medicines l 1. c 4. s 1. &c. Temperaments limitted l 1. c 5. s 1. &c. Telingius his Aromatick Spirit l 1. c 25. s 113. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 19. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 50. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 1. s 50. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 ib. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Thlapsi l 1. c 1. s 98. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 l 1. c 3. s 5. Thlapsia Cratevae l 1 , c 1. s 57. Theriaca Salmoniana min. l 2. c 22. s 2. Theriaca Salmoniana maj. l 2. c 22. s 3. Theriaca Salmonis l 2. c 22. s 4. Theriaca Febrilis Mynsichti l 2. c 22. s 26. Tinearia l 1. c 1. s 96. Tithymalus l 1. c 3. s 52. Tin to sublime l 1. c 25. s 153. l 2. c 9. s 14. Tinctures to make l 1. c 15. s 1. Tinctures for the Closet l 1. c 19. s 23. Tinctura Catholica Grulingij l 1. c 3 s 68. Tinctura Cathartica Clossaei l 1. c 3. s 69. Tincture of Luna l 1. c 25. s 153. l 2. c 7. s 18. Tinctura aurea l 2. c 7. s 1. Tinctura Vitae Nost. l 2. c 7. s 2. Tinctura Cardiaca l 2. c 7. s 3. Tinctura Rosarum Composita l 2. c 7. s 4. Tinctura Corticum l 2. c 7. s 5. Tinctura Hysterica l 2. c 7. s 6. Tinctura Nephritica l 2. c 7. s 7. Tinctura Diaphoretica Paracelsi cum Opio . l 2. c 7. s 8. Tinctura , seu Laudanum Liquidum Schefferi l 2. c 7. si 10. Tinctura Croci Metallorum Composit . l 2. c 7. s 9. Tinctura Mercurij Praestantissima l 2. c 7. s 11. Tinctura Senae Composita l 2. c 7. s 12. Tinctura Cathartica Magistralis l 2. c 7. s 13. Tinctura piperis l 2. c 7. s 14. Tinctura Alhandal l 2. c 7. s 15. Tinctura ex tribus l 2. c 7. s 16. Tincture of Cloves l 2. c 7. s 17. Tincture of Luna l 2. c 7. s 18. l 1. c 25. s 148. Tincture of Mars with Tartar l 2. c 7. s 19. Tincture of Amber l 2. c 7. s 20. Tincture of our Pills l 2. c 7. s 21. Tinctura Diaphoretica communis l 2. c 7. s 22. Tinctura seu Laudanum Liquid Helmontij l 2. c 7. s 13. Tinctura Corallorum Digbeij l 2. c 7. s 24. Tooth-Pick Chervil l 1. c 1. s 24. Toads to distil l 1. c 25. s 131. Tobacco English l 1. c 1. s 48 Tricomanes l 1 : c 1. s 4. Trefoil-Bush l 1. c 1. s 34. Tragium l 1. c 1. s 83. Triorchis l 1. c 1. s 97. Treacle Mustard l 1. c 1. s 98. Tragopyrum l 1. c 1. s 99. Tragoriganum l 1. c 1 s 100. Tribulus Marinus l 1. c 1. s 101. Trifolium l 1. c 1. s 102. Trefoil ibid. Tripolium l 1. c 1. s 103. Triticum l 1. c 1. s 104. Trifolium Arborescens l 1. c 1. s 102. Trifolium Odoratum l 1. c 1. s 102. Trifolium Bituminoum ib. Trifolium purpurum ib. Traumaticks l 1. c 9. s 23. c 10. s 23. Treacle Vinegar of Mynsicht l 2. c 13. s 4. Troches to make l 1. c 15. s 15. Troches for the Closet l 1. c 19. s 33. Trochisci de Contra yerva l 2. c 24. s 3. Trochisci Alexiterij Nost. l 2. c 24. s 4. Throchisci Bechij opiati l 2. c 24. s 5. Troches for a Cough idem . Troches of Cambogia l 2. c 24. s 6. Trochisci moschata Sculteti l 2. c 24. s 7. Troches of Benjamin l 2. c 24. s 8. Troches of Coral of Nicholaus l 2. c 24 s 9. Troches of Saffron of Nicholaus l 2. c 24. s 10. Troches of Nera l 2. c 24. s 11. Troches against the Plague l 2. c 24. s 12. Trochisci Vitae Mynsichti l 2. c 24. s 13. Trochisci Ophthalmici Mynsichti l 2. c 24. s 14. Troches of Alum . l 2. c 24. s 15. Troches of Savory of Mynsicht . l 2. c 24. s 16. Troches of Niter of Myns . l 2. c 24 s 17. Turbith of Serapio l 1. c 1. s 103. Turpethum l 1. c 3. s 23. Turpentine l 1. c 3. s 8. Turpentine to distil l 1. c 25. s 103. Tunbridge-Water Artificial l 1. c 24. s 37. U Vacaria l 1 c 1. s 105. Varnish to make l 1. c 2. s 3. Vegitable Stone of Wine l 1. c 2. s 19. Vertues of Our Family Pills l 1. c 25.114 . Velvet Cauteries of Paraeus l 3. c 5. s 9. Vitex l 1. c 1. s 7. Vipers Bugloss l 1. c 1. s 19. Viola Flammea l 1. c 1. s 107. Viola Tricolor ibid. Virga Pastoris l 1. c 1. s 108. Violets l. 1. c 3. s 7. Vitis alba & Nigra l 1. c 3. s 50. ViperWine to make l 1. c 24. s 39. Vitriolum Martis Riverij l 2. c 10. s 11. Vitriolum Volatile Cupri l 2. c 10. s 13. Vipers to distil l 1. c 25. s 128.129 . Vinegar l 1. c 2. s 1. Vinegar to distil l 1. c 25. s 96. Vinegars medicate to make l 1. c 15. s 4. Vinegars for the Closet l 1. c 19. s 27. Vinegar of Wine to make the true way l 1. c 24. s 36. Vinegar Radicate , what l 1. c 26. s 66 Vinegar of Lead l 2. c 13. s 1. Vinegar of Scordium l 2. c 13. s 2. Vinegar against the Plague l 2. c 13. s 3. Vinegar Zedoartick l 2. c 13. s 5. Vinegar with Myrrh l 2. c 13. s 6. Vinegar Rhizotick l 2. c 13. s 7. Vinegar Lenitive of Prevotius l 2. c 13. s 8. Vinegar Vomiting l 2. c 13. s 9. Vinum Adrianae Papae l 2. b 12. s 1. Vinum Cochleariae Willisij l 2. c 12. s 2. Vinum Antiscorbuticum Willisianum l 2. c 12. s 3. Vinum Sanctum l 2. c 12. s 4. Vinum Benedictum Maxij l 2. c 12. s 5. Vinum Cephalicum l 2. c 12. s 6. Vinum Hydragogum l 2. c 12. s 7. Vinum Claretum Stomachicum l 2. c 12. s 8. Vinum Arthriticum Barbetti l 2. c 12. s 9. Vinum Anodynum l 2. c 12. s 11. Vinum Purgans Catholicum Horstij l 2. c 12. s 12. Vinum Purgans aliud l 2. c 12. s 18. Vinum Claretum excellens l 2. c 12. s 14. Vinum Claretum Prestantissimum l 2. c 12. s 12. Vinum Calybeatum Horstij l 2. c 12. s 16. Vinum Purgans Erasti l 2. c 12. s 17. Vinum Absinthiacum laxativum l 2. c 12. s 18. Vinum Stomachicum Mylij l 2. c 12. s 19. Vinum Moschatum Mynsichti l 2. c 12 s 20. Vinum sacrum ex Hiera l 2. c 12. s 21. Vinum Cosmeticum l 3. c 1. s 4. Virgin pouder of the Author l 2. c 21. s 9. Virgin Pouder or Flower of Mynsicht l 2. c 21. s 66. Umbelicus Veneris l 1. c 1. s 109. Vniversal Infusion l 2. c 15. s 1. Vniversal Emplaster l 3. c 6. s 13. Unguentum Rubrum l 3. c 4. s 1. Unguentum Basilicon ex Horstio l 3. c 4. s 2. Unguentum Regis Angliae l 3. c 4. s 4. Unguentum Martiatum Nost. l 3. c 4 s 3. Unguent . Populneum nost. l 3. c 4. s 5. Unguentum Narcoticum l 3. c 4. s 6. Unguentum Sympatheticum l 2. c 4. s 7. Unguentum Nicotianae nost. l 3. c 4. s 8. Unguentum Gallicum nost. l 3. c 4. s 9. Unguentum Mirabilae l 3. c 4. s 10. Unguentum Tartarizatum l 3. c 4. s 11. Unguentum Fuscum l 3. c 4. s 12. Unguentum Fuscum Wurtzij l 3. c 4. s 13. Unguentum Cosmeticum Barbetti l 3. c 4. s 14. Unguentum ad Scabiem l 3. c 4. s 15. Unguentum de Sapone Gereonis l 3. c 4. s 16. Unguent . Aloeticum Mindereri l 3. c 4. s 17. Unguent . Decameron Mindererj l 3. c 4. s 18. Unguentum Ophthalmicum rosatum l 3. c 4. s 19. Unguentum Aeruginis l 3. c 4. s 20. Unguentum Lithargij l 3. c 4 s 22. Unguentum Resmae compos . l 3. c 4. s 21. Unguentum Vulnerarium l 3. c 4. s 23. Unguentum Vulnerarium magis Comp. l. 3. c 4. s 24. Unguentum Valeriolae l 3. c 4. s 25. Unguentum Petri Bayeri l 3. c 4. s 26. Unguenum Mercuriale Sennerti l 3. c 4. s 27. Unguentum Apij Compos . l 3. c 4. s 28. Unguentum Haederae terrestris l 3. c 4. s 29. Unguentum ad Porriginem l 3. c 4. s 30. Unguentum Evae l 3. c 4. s 31. Unguentum ad Paralysin valeriolae l 3. c 4. s 32. Unguentum ad Paralysin Riverij l 3. c 4. s 33. Unguentum Johannis Praevotij l 3. c 4. s 34. Unguentum seu Linimentum simplex l 3. c 4. s 35. Unguentum ad Lepram Graecorum l 3. c 4. s 36. Unguentum de Betonica l 3. c 4. s 37. Unguentum Seminum Hyosciami l 3. c 4. s 38. Unguentum Mercuriatum l 3. c 4. s 39. Unguentum contra Vermes l 3. c 4. s 40. Unguentum contra pediculas l 3. c 4. s 41. Unguentum ad Luem Veneream l 3. c 4. s 42. Vomiting syrup of Vinegar l 2. c 16. s 18. Vomiting syrup of Autimony l 2. c 16. s 8. Vomiting Vinegar l 2. c 13. s 9. Vomitories l 1. c 3. s 70 and 71. Volubilis l 1. c 1. s 94. Volatile Salts to make l 1. c 15. s 1. c 25. s 29. Volatile salt of Beans l 1. c 25. s 66 ad 69. Volatile salt of Millepedes l 1. c 25. s 133. Volatile salt of Vipers l 1. c 25. s 138. 139. Volatile salt of Amber l 2. c 10. s 12. Vrine to distil l 1. c 25. s 128. 129. Vse of Medicines l 1. c 17. s 2 , &c. Vsquebach l 1. c 24. s 14. Uva Ursi l 1. c 1. s 106. Vulneraries l 1. c 9. s 23. c 10. s 23. W. Wall Rue l 1. c 1. s 91. Wall Navel-wort l 1. c 1. s 109 Wax to distil l 1. c 25. s 7. Water Betony l 1. c 1. s 18. Water Lentils l 1. c 1. s 54. Water Horehound l 1. c 1. s 62. Water-mint l 1. c 1. s 66. Water-cresses l 1. c 1. s 71. Water-cresses to distil l 1. c 25. s 32. Water Crow-foot l 1. c 1. s 84. Water Radish l 1. c 1. s 85. Water Caltrope l 1. c 1. s 10l . Water Trefoil l 1. c 1. s 80. and 102. Water of Xylo-balsamum l 1. c 1. s 110. Waters distilled to make l 1. c 15. s 1. Waters for the Closet l 1. c 19. s 15. Water causing Sweat l 1. c 24. s 27. Water expelling Wind l 1. c 24. s 26. Water against the Scurvy l 1 c 24. s 29. Water of Flowers l 1. c 24. s 33. Water of Fruits l 1. c 24. s 34. Water of Eggs to make l 1. c 27. s 17. Water against the Falling-sickness l 2. c 1. s 1. Water of blew-bottle flowers l 2. c 1. s 2. Water of Ox dung compound l 2. c 1. s 7. Water of sweet Marjoram l 2. c 1. s 11. Water of Labdanum l 2. c 1. s 14. Water of Tobacco l 2. c 1. s 17. Water against Feavers l 2. c 1. s 24. Water against Fits l 2. c 1. s 25. Water against pain of Anthony Gaul l 2. c 1. s 26. Water against Clouds and Cataracts l 2. c 1. s 27. Water of Virtues l 2. c 1. s 33. Wheat to distil l 1. c 25. s 61 , 63 , 64. White Balsam of Lead l 3. c 3. s 17. Wheat l 1. c 1. s 104. Willis his Cosmetick Water l 3. c 1. s 3. Wind-water l 1. c 24. s 26. Winter Cherries l 1. c 1. s 10. Wild Tansy l 1. c 1. s 15. Wild Germander l 1. c 1. s 25. Wild Kings Consound l 1. c 1. s 29. Wild Carrot l 1. c 1. s 32. Wild Lettice l 1. c 1. s 51. Wild Lilly l 1. c 1. s 56. Wild Bay tree l 1. c 1. s 53. Wild Pine l 1. c 1. s 81. Wild Radish l 1. c 1. s 85. Wild Rape l 1. c 1. s 86. Wild Bastard Saffron l 1. c 3. s 17. Wild Gourd l 1. c 3. s 24. Wild spurge l 1. c 3. s 54. Wine l 1. c 2. s 19. Wines medicate to make l 1. c 15. s 3. Wines for the Closet l 1. c 19. s 27. Wine of Pope Adrian l 2. c 12. s 1. Wine of Scurvy-grass l 2. c 12 : s 2. Wine Antiscorbutick of Willis l 2. c 12. s 3. Wine against the French Pox l 2. c 12. s 4. Wine of Maxius l 2. c 12 s 5. Wine for the Head l 2. c 12. s 6. Wine against the Dropsy l 2. c 12. s 7. Wine against the Gout l 2. c 12. s 9. Wine easing pain l 2. c 12. s 10. Wine against the Yellow-Jaundice l 2. c 12. s 11. Wine universally purging l 2. c 12. s 12. Wine purging l 2. c 12. s 13. Wine steeled of Horstius l 2. c 12. s 16. Wine purging of Erastus l 2. c 12. s 17. Wine stomatick of Mylius l 2. c 12. s 19. Wine Musked of Mynsicht l 2. c 12. s 20. Wine of Hiera picra l 2. c 12. s 21. Wormwood l 1. c 1. s 2. Wormwood Wine laxative l 2. c 12. s 18. Wormwood Water l 1. c 24. s 6. Wood Sorrel l 1. c 1. s 3. Wood of Aloes l 1. c 1. s 5. Wood of the Balsam-tree l 1. c 1. s 110. Wood for the Closet l 1. c 19. s 10. Wound Balsam of Mindererus l 3. c 3. s 12. Wound Balsam of Caesar Magatus l 3. c 3. s 16. Wound Oyntment of Valeriola l 3. c 4. s 25. Wound Oyntment l 3. c 4. s 23. Wound Oyntment compound l 3. c 4. s 24. X. Xenechton , what l 1. c 28. s 391. Xylo-aloes l 1. c 1. s 5. Xylo-balsamum l 1. c 1. s 110. Y. Yellow Cerecloth l 3. c 5. s 5. Yellow Henbaue l 1. c 1. s 48. Yellow Stoechas l 1. c 1. s 96. Z. Zacutus Lusitanus his Cas chunde l 2. c 24. s 1. Finis .
An Account of the Authors Books .

I. SYNOPSIS MEDICINAE , Volumn I. in two Books the first containing the Diagnosticks , shewing the Signs , Causes and Differences of all Diseases hapning to the Bodies of Humane Kind , from Head to Foot , whether External or Internal , performed both from Astrological Judgments , and the Symptoms of the sick . The second containing the Prognosticks , shewing how to judge and foresee the Issue of Diseases , whether long or short , curable or not , or whether they may end in Life or Death . Generally and specially performed ; first from the Decumbiture and Radix , singly considered in themselves , or Comparatively in their Critical and Judicative times , Directions , Transits and Revolutions . Secondly , from the Body of the Sick , and symptoms thence arising , according to the Precepts of Hippocrates . Illustrated with Coelestial Observations , the Judgments of Urines and Pulses , together with the Exemplification of the Crirical Theam .

II. SYNOPSIS MEDICINAE , Volumn II. in two other Books . The first containing the Therapeuticks , or Methodick Way of curing Diseases ; Astrologically propounded and Physically applyed ( both Galenically and Chymically ) and fitted to the whole Art of Healing : Illustrated with the manner of performing of all kinds of Chyrurgick Operations : the Art of Embalming of Dead Bodies , both Antient and Modern : the Chyrurgians Chest , fitted both for Sea and Land : the Explication and Use of all forts of Chyrurgick Instruments , with their various Figures : the healing of all manner of Tumors , Wounds , Vlcers , Fractures and Distocations : together with the method of curing of all sorts of Internal Diseases , incident to the whole Humane Body . The second Containing the An●tomicks : representing to the Mind or Apprehension , a true and compleat IDEA of the whole Humane Frame : Delivered in a Compendious Method . Extracted out of the Works of the best Anatomists , and sitted to the meanest Apprehension . The whole Adorned with 24 Copper Plates or Sculptures . Price 10 s.

III. Pharmacopaeia Londinonsis ; Or , the new London Dispensatory , in six Books . Translated out of Latin into English for the Publick Good , and fitted to the whole Art of Healing . Illustrated with the Preparations , Vertues and Vses of all simple Medicaments , Vegetable , Animal and Mineral , and their various wayes of Administration . Of all the Compounds both Internal and External , and of all the Chief Chymical Preparations now in Use . Together with several Choise Medicines added by the Author . As also the PRAXIS of Chymistry , as it is now Exercised , on Vegetables , Animals and Minorals , fitted to the meanest Capacity . Price 5 s.

IV. DORON MEDICVM , Or a Supplement to the New London Dispensatory in Three Books . The first being Additions to the Materia Medica , containing a Syst●m of general Notions relating to the Practical Use of Medicaments ; wherein among other things , We have compleatly handled the Composition of Medicines , both Medically and Mathematically ; as also given you a special Abstract of Chymical Preparations , directed to the most Useful Intentions ; wherein also you will find the Art of Chymistry Exemplified ; An IDEA of the Process of the Universal Medicine of Paracelsus ; together with many other Secrets of the Medical Art , not yet vulgarly known to the World ; attained to by much Labour , Care , Paint and Industry , of several Worthy and Learned Men , persons of great Understanding , Men of profound Parts , Universal Scholats , Exemplars of Piety , and Professors of these Arts. The second and third Books are a Supplement to the Compound Medicaments , both Internal and External : wherein each Chapter answers to Chapter of like Title in the Dispensatory ; these latter containing those things only wherein the former is desicient . Price 5 s.

V. Horae Mathematicae , seu VRANIA , The Soul of Astrology ; containing that Art in all its parts . In four Books : Illustrated with the Names , Numbers and Natures of the Faces of the Signs , Plan●ts , Nodes , Ajpects and Houses of Heaven ; the ways of setting of a Figure ; Explication of Terms of Art ; Refutation of P●anetary Hours , Deep , Pitted , Lame and Azimene Degrees . The Doctrine of Nativities , shewing all the ways of Rectisying , Directing and giving Judgment thereon , from Regiomontanus , Argel , Kepler , Morinus and others , deduced from a consideration of the Signs , Aspects , Nodes , Houses , Planets and fixed Stars , as they are related by Position , Direction , Transit and Revolution . The Radical Solution of all manner of Demands , Radical Elections , the Resolution of all Horary Questions : the Medthod of Annual Judgments , Monthly Obsorvations ; the Effects of the Eclipses of the Luminaries , Comets , great Conjunctions of Saturn and Jupiter ; the Aphelions of the Erraticks , Meteorologick Predictions , and a Demonstration of the Aspects of the Planets ; Together with the various ways of finding the Planet and fixed Stars , Rising , Southing and Setting , by help of new Tables , never before Published . The Via Nova Genethliaca , Or Our new way of managing of Nativities , and finding out their several Directions , by Inspection only , without trouble of Calculation , being most consentaneous to Nature , Reason and Truth . The whole Work a new thing , the like never yet Extant . Price 5 s ,

VI. IATRICA , seu Prax●s Medendi . The Practise of Curing ( coming out weekly ) being a Medicinal History of above Three Thousand Obser vations , in the Cure of Diseases , performed by the Author hereof ; together with the chiefest Observations and Counsells of other famous men ; taken from Crato , Forestus , Hildanus , Skenkius , Rulaudus , Zacutus , Platerus , Riverius , Joel , Thonerus , Grulingius , Horstius , Willis , Binninger , Bonettus , Sennertus , and several others , together with such as are fallen into the Authors Hands in Manuscript ; all of them digested under their proper Heads , wherein in many places you will find . 1. The Constitution of the Body of the Sick. 2. The Symptoms predominant . 3. The Cause of the Disease , what . 4. The exact Method which was taken in the Cure. 5. An exact Account of the Medicines exhibited , with the order of their Exhibition , various Doses , and success thereupon . Whereunto is also Added , A Compleat Medical Theory upon all Diseases in Mans Body , from Head to Foot , exhibited by way of SCHOLIA : Containing 1. The Names of Diseases in Greek , Latin and English . 2. The Definitions of the same . 3. The Kinds or Differences . 4. The various Signs of each Disease . 5. The several Causes . 6. The Prognosticks , or Judgments of the same . 7. The THERAPIA , or Indications of Cure , more large , ample and compleat , than in any other Author Extant , in what Language soever . A Work of singular Use to all the Practisers of the Arts of Physick and Chyrurgery , whether Physicians , Chyrurgians , Apothecaries , or Charitable and well dispesed Gentlemen and Ladies , who have espoused the Afflictions of the Poor and Needy . Performed by William Salmon , Prosessor of Physick . Sold by Th. Dawks and L. Curtiss .

All the aforegoing Books are already Printed and Published , these following are now preparing for the Press .

VII . Praxis Obstetricis ; Or , The Practise of Midwifery , in VIII . Books . Containing 1. The Anatomy of the Vessels of Generation . 2. The Practical part of Delivering Women in Child-Bed . 3. The Cure of Diseases of Women going with Child . 4. The Cure of Diseases of Women in Child-Bed . 5. The Cure of Diseases of Women not with Child . 6. The Cure of Virgins Diseases . 7. The Nursing and bringing up of Children . 8. The Cure of Infants Diseases . Much more full , large and compleat than any thing yet Extant of this Subject . Adorned with variety of curious Copper Cuts , both Anatomical and Instrumental .

VIII . Ars Chymiae ; Or , The Art of Chymistry Compleated : Being an Explanation of the Sixth Book of the Dispensatory . Theorically and Practically explicated . In two Books . The first Methodically Exhibiting all the Operations in Chymistry ; together with the Forms of the various Furnaces , Vessels and Instruments , and their applications to the Preparations of all forts of Vegteables , Minerals and Animals . The second Methodically Explicating the Chymical Forms of Medicaments , and application of the same to particular Prescripts , wherein is Exhibited several pieces of Medical Antiquity , worthy to be known of all Professors of Art.

IX . BOTONOLOGIA , Or a Compleat English Herbal , in three Books . Containing I. The History of English Herbs and Plants . II. The History of English Trees and Shrubs . III. The History of Exoticks , or Outlandish Drugs , so many as are commonly used in Physick . The whole compleated with 1. The Icon , Figure or Picture of the Heth , Plant , Tree or Shrub , as large and exact as in the largest Herbals . 2. The Names in Arabick , Greek , Latin and English . 3. The Description . 4. The Kinds or Species . 5. The principal Differences . 6. The places of Growth . 7. The time of Flowring or Seeding . 8. The Temperatures . 9. The Properties and Appropriations . 10. Their several Virtues and Uses . 11. The dangers and Correction . 12. The most usual Preparations of the Shops .

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