It helps a Stomach that is Weak , Cold , Weak , Cold Stomachs of hard digestion , & 〈◊〉 . and of Hard Digestion , and doth greatly strengthen the same , Consumes corrupt Phlegm , and helps concoction , being taken with White-Bread and Sugar , two or three spoonfuls at a time . A double Linnen cloath may be dipped in the warm Spirit , and applied to the Cold and Weak Stomach , for it helps difficulty of concoction , stops vomittings , and mitigates all pains , and Sobbings ( or Hickoughs ) which proceed from a cold temper , or windy humour .

It is observable that weak and cold Stomachs are oftentimes oppressed after moderate eating , and sometimes the strong , Surfeit by some contrary meat , or ill Cookery , whence proceed Surfeirs , which if not prevented , many times beget Feavers , and so death . Very large experience of this Spirit , hath been found in this case for many years ; it never failing to remove any such inconvenience from the Stomach , if timely used ; for which purpose , take One or Two Ounces , once in 6 hours , or 12 hours , until no more of the undigested matter remains in the Stomach ; which it commonly expels , at first or second taking .

It is of great virtue in Diseases of the Intestines , Bowels . for by means of its Diaphoretick quality , it dissipateth not only in the Stomach , but also in the bowels all tough and clammy Phlegm , with other viscid , thin , or serous humours .

It warmeth by its penetrating heat , the Entrals , Cholick . made cold by drink , air , or other accidents ; expels wind , and both inwardly taken , & outwardly applyed , it asswageth those vehement pains which arise from the Colick , which Disease hath been in a short time dissipated by this means , in one , with whom it was familiar , and upon the least occasion bred .

It is of great profit in all Fluxes of the Bowels , Lienter . Diarhaea . Diseuter . which are occasioned by the weakness of the retentive faculty of the Stomack , & Intestines , proceeding for the most part from a cold and moist distemper , therefore two or three spoonfuls of it may be given in Sugar , as often as shall be needful , with a Tost of Rye or Wheat bread , and let a double Linnen cloath be moistened in it , and applyed warm to the Stomach and Bowels .

In the obstructions of the Mesentery , ●●●●ructions 〈…〉 Me●●●●ry , Liver and Spleen . Liver , and Spleen , from whence proceed the Scurvy , Yellow and Black Jaundice , after the humours have been sufficiently carried away by proper Medicines , this Spirit very fitly takes place , which opens the stoppages and crammings of the Mesentery , Liver , Milt , and Gall , cuts and prepares the thickness of humours , and by its penetrating virtues provokes Sweat ,

In the Scurvy after purging and cutting Medicines , Scurvy . the greatest hope of health is placed in evacuating the Serosities , by sweating , for which purpose a quantity of this Spirit may be taken , according to the Constitution , as often as need shall require .

In the Dropsie and Timpany , Dropsie . when the Body is emptied by proper Medicines , as aforesaid , if the Liver be not hot , nor the Urine red , this Spirit may be used with good success ; two or three spoonfuls , more or less in two or three ounces of the water of Elder Flowers , and one ounce of the Syrrup of Elder berryes . Then in bed provoke Sweat . Also two or three spoonfulls of the Spirit , may be taken alone , at any time , with a Tost made of white bread and sweetned with Sugar .

In the stoppage of the Monthly Terms , Terms stop●●●● . after the body hath been disburthened by some Purging Physick of that putrid filth , which is occasioned by the obstruction , this Spirit is very usefull , which by its subtility passes through the whole body , and through the least Vessels thereof , cutting and attenuating the grossness of the humours : it may be taken the same time the Courses use to flow , one , two , or three spoonfuls in White-wine , and Sugar , Mornings and Evenings .

In the Suffocation of the Matrix , Suffocation of the Matrix . the Womb being first purged of the malignant and foetid humours , one or more spoonfuls of this Spirit greatly availeth , both out , and in time of the Fitt ; for it powerfully discusses those cold , and poisonous vapours , evacuates by Urine , vindicates the more noble Entrals from their infection , and restores freer breathing .

Take of the Pith that is in the middle of the Elder-stick , Stone . and of Juniper berries of each four ounces , which put together into a strong glass bottle that will hold a pottle , pour thereon a quart of this Spirit , stop it very close , and let it stand 7 daies in a bath of warm water , or in the Sun , at Summer ; then dress it strongly , and keep it in a glass close stopped , The use of this is excellent in breaking , and expelling the Stone , some spoonfuls of it being taken in a glass of White-wine and Sugar , as often as there shall be occasion , the Stomach and bowels , having by purging Medicines , been first cleansed of the thick slimy Phlegm , and Tartarous humours ,

The Gout is so stiff and stubborn a Disease , Gout . that oftentimes it contemns the best prescriptions ; wherefore to hinder the increase of those serous humours which most commonly do occasion it , and also to evacuate those which are already sprung up , Purging Medicines must be often taken at the Spring and Fall ; and sweating used once or twice a Month , after the body hath been treated with some convenient Purgative . The serous matter gathered in the body , is easily discussed by sweat ; and assoon as natural or artificial sweat appears , there is great hopes of safety : for which purpose take one ounce of this Spirit with ●ntimon . Diaphoret . and Hartshorn prepared without burning , of each ten Grains , in a glass of good wine in the morning , cover your self warm in your bed , and sweat after as long as may be convenient . If it be taken a little before the Fitt , it disappoints it .

It hath been the common practice of some , for many years , assoon as any one is taken suddenly sick , whether Children , or Persons of riper years , to give from one spoonful of this Spirit to six spoonfuls , according to the age and Constitution , and to cover them warm on their bed ; which soon expells whatever hurtful matter occasioned their sickness , although they have oftentimes appeared to be affected with much violence .

THe Tarter Dyet drink opens all obstructions in any part of the body , cleanses and purifies the Blood , causes a fresh and lively habit of the body , procures a chearful frame of Spirit , corrects all evil humours , and effectually purges Choler , Phlegm , Melancholy , and waterish humours , from all parts . It frees the head from what ever annoyeth it ; quickens the senses ; removes any humours which affect the Sromach , Heart , Lungs , Liver , Spleen , and Bowels , strengthning them exceedingly : It is very available in Agues of all sorts , ( the use of it hath oftentime cured Quartans ) in the Hypocondriack Melancholy , Scurvy , Madness , Jaundies , Green-sickness , Dropsie , Sciatica , Gout , pain in the Joynts , Cholick , Fluxes , the Kings-Evil , Rheumes , Coughs , Shortness of breath , Whites , Worms , and Rickets . It cleanseth the Reigns , Kidneys and Bladder , provoketh Urine , expelleth Wind , and by removing all superfluous humours , prevents whatsoever diseases usually proceed from them , or may be occasioned by them .

It may be used by Men , Women , and Children , according to their several ages , and its operation , from one spoonful to half a Pint , or more . For the prevention of Diseases , take it at Spring and Fall , in the morning fasting , for many daies together : For the keeping off , and removing any distemper , take it at any time , when cause shall be seen , whether it be Summer , or Winter . In Quartan Agues , Scurvy , Dropsie , Hypocondriack Melancholy , and such lasting diseases , it must be used fifteen or twenty daies , and that either without any intermission , or once every other day , or twice a Week , until the Humours be overpow'red and the disease mastered . In very hot weather , 't is good to avoid whatsoever motion might occasion sweat , and in Extream Cold to keep your self by the fire , or if neither of these happen , you may do as at other times . He that will eat a dish of Broath , drink a draught of Whey , warm Posset , Beer or Ale , 2 hours after taking the Dyet-drink , may use which is best liking to him , and he that regards neither , may forbear : 't is good to eat some warm Broath , and Meat for dinner .

Take a Firken that will hold between three and four Wine Gallons , fill it with good Beer from the Kyve , well hopped , and boiled , so as it may keep long ; when it hath done working , put into it a thin linnen Bag , and let the mouth thereof hang out of the Bung , until all the Ingredients in the Paper are put in ; then tie it fast , and let it lye in the Firkin , stopping it close , the string being left out of the Bung , when it is a Fortnight old begin to use it , which , before it grows low and flat , bottle , and keep in a cold place for use : The Firkin may be filled again with good Beer from the Kyve , and when 't is clear , and fit to drink , may be used any time upon an empty Stomach , what quantity shall be seen convenient .

Tinctura Mirabilis Purgeth all Viscous and Clammy Humours without trouble , as also Choler Phlegm , and Melancholy ; is an Excellent Medicine in the Dropsie , in all Diseases of the Brain , Nerves , Joynts , Breast and Lungs ; and therefore is to be exhibited to Persons affected with Fluxes of Rhume , Old Coughs , the Gout , Colick , Scurvy , the Jaundies , Agues of all sorts , Apoplexy , Epilepsy , and Vertigo . It is said to be a perfect cure of the Gonorhaea , the use of it being continued until the party is well ; 't is likewise of great benefit , and very helpfull in all accidents of Venereal diseases : the Dose is three spoonfuls , but it may be varied according to the strength and constitution of the Patient , from one spoonful to four . Take it in the morning fasting , in a glass of Sack , or strong Beer ; or by it self , drinking a glass of either , as soon as the Tincture is down ; two or three hours after , eat a dish of warm Broath , and for dinner something that is warm , and of easy digestion . If it gives not three or four Stools that day , take three spoonfuls of it also at night going to bed , three hours after a light Supper : Continue the use of it every morning , or other morning , without any other observation , but follow your business as at other times , until the desired benefit be found . 'T is a familiar Medicine , agreeable unto Nature , leaves no nauseousness in the stomach is Cordial , reviving , and chearing the Spirits , removing whatever clogs and annoys them .

THe Aromatick Tincture purgeth Choler , Phlegm , and all corrupt , stinking and putrid humours from the Stomach , Entrals , Hypocondria and Mesentery . It clears the Senses , restores a good Colour to those that have lost it , cleanses the Blood , opens Obstructions , and strengthens the Stomach and Bowels exceedingly ; kills Worms , cures all Head-aches , leaves no impurity in the body , and is found to be good in Agues by removing those humours which continually nourish them ; 't is very Cordial , and exceedingly helps such as are troubled with Faintings , and subject to Vomiting and Purging . It is a very familiar and safe Medicine , friendly to Nature , and may be used by all ages and sorts of people , at any time of the year . The Dose is from half a Childs spoonful , to three or four large spoonfuls , according to the age and constitution : Take it in Beer , or Wine , or alone , if what is taken in the morning , works not , the like , or a sufficient quantity may be taken at night going to bed , three hours after Supper , or you may take it at any time on an empty stomach , two or three hours before Meals , a dish of warm Broath is best to be eaten the next thing after it , and what else you have most minde unto , so as it be warm , and of good digestion .

THe Lenitive Electuary gently opens the Bowels , and Purges all humours without any trouble , an Ounce of it being taken at night going to bed ; Eat some Broath the next morning for Breakfast , and walk abroad as at other times : 'T is profitable in Feavers to keep the body soluble , and to carry off the offending humours : It may be safely used by all persons , and in all distempers where gentle opening means are required , Mornings , or at any time upon an empty stomach .

THe Spleen Pills do gently purge Choler , Phlegm , and Melancholy , from the Stomach , Head , and Bowels , they are with good success used in the ill habit of the body , and all defects of the stomach , proceeding from foulness , an abounding of Humours , and Wind , in the Jaundice , Dropsie , long lasting putrid Feavers , Worms , and Agues of all sorts : They open the obstructions of the Liver , and Spleen , and are an excellent Medicine against all Melancholick and Windy distempers , proceeding from the Womb , Spleen , or any other part . The frequent use of them works good effects in the Scurvy and Hypochondriack Melancholy ; they may be given without danger to all Constitutions , Ages and Sexes . Take out of the Mass a quarter of an Ounce , make twelve Pills and swallow down three of them every night , or other night , three hours after a light Supper , or twice a week , so long as the distemper lasts : the next morning for Breakfast eat a dish of Herb Pottage , and follow your business , as at other times , if the three Pills taken at night , give not three or four Stools the next day , three more may be taken next morning , and so continue the use of them Mornings and Evenings .

THe Common Pills do purge Choler , Phlegm and Melancholy , with other moist , tough and gross Humours from the Head , Stomach , Breast , Liver , Spleen , Womb , Bowels , Veins , Joints , Sinews , and Muscles , or any other part of the body ; and so , they remove all Diseases occasioned by the abounding of such like humours , as Pains , Giddiness or Swimming of the Head , all defects of the Stomach and bowels , Coughs , Shortness of breath , the Cholick , Gout , Sciatica , & other pains of the Joints and Sinews , the Jaundice , Dropsie , and all other Melancholick Diseases . The Pale Colour in Girls proceeding from obstructions , with Agues of all sorts . They open the stoppages of the Liver , Spleen , and other parts ; strengthen all the inward faculties , and may be used with safety in all cases where purging is necessary , having been found by long experience and much use , to conduce greatly to the preserving of health , and to the removing of many stubborn Diseases . Take one Dram at a time , in the morning fasting , made into six Pills , once in four daies ; about two or three hours after , rise from your bed , drink warm Posset or broath and keep in . Take them three or four times following , or oftener if need require . A person of reasonable strength may take one Dram , others half as much , or two Scruples , made into 3 or 4 Pills .

THe Strong Pills purge all humours from the deepest and remotest parts of the body , as the Brain , Nerves , Muscles , Joints , Breast and Womb. They may be used for inveterate pains of the head , Apoplexy , Falling sickness , Palsey , Madness , or any difficult distemper throughout the body . Give them only to strong Constitutions , half a Dram , two Scruples , or one Dram at a time , in the morning fasting : two or three hours after , drink warm Posset or broath , and keep in : the use of them may be repeated three or four times , or oftener , if there shall be occasion .

THe Purging Powder is known by long experience to be a safe and good Medicine , purging gently Choler , Phlegm , Melancholy and Waterish humours , from the Head , Stomach , Lungs , Liver , Spleen , and Bowels : It cleanses those parts of evil humours , opens all Obstructions , strengthens the Senses , procures Mirth , purifies the blood , causes a fresh and lively Habit of the body , and is good in all sorts of Agues : Persons of ripe years may take one Dram and half at a time in the morning fasting , in White-wine . Syder , or Posset ; fast two hours after , then drink now and then some warm Posset , and keep within doors . Take it once in two or three daies , for three or four times . Children may take from ten Grains to a Dram , according to their age , and strength . 'T is a proper Medicine to be given after the Small Pox and Measles , to prevent the inconveniencies which oftentimes happen by the neglect of purging Physick .

THe Rheume Pills have a marvellous operation in all manner of Thin and Subtle Defluxions and Distillations of Rheum , whether it falls upon the Breast and Lungs with a Cough , or into the Teeth , or any where else , they procure sleep , and have been known absolutely to cure any new Cough , though never so violent , in four times taking . In the incurable Cough they give much ease , free the Breast from foul humours , open Obstructions , and strengthen the body exceedingly . Take three of them at a time every other night going to sleep , for four times : or until the Cough be gone , using the Drink made of Liquorice , Figs , and Anniseed , half a Pint , or more at a time warm , mornings and evenings , first and last . Those nights you take the Pills , the drink may be used an hour or two sooner .

THe Pectoral Roles are an excellent Medicine ; they very much open the Wind pipe , and help its roughness , wheesings , hoarsness , and difficulty of breathing : Ripen the Cough , bring forth Phlegm , quench thirst , are good against sour and offensive belchings , the heat of the Mouth and Stomach , as also the heat in the breast , called by some Heart-burning , all griefs of the Chest , and Lungs , Ptisick and Consumption . Hold some of them in your mouth , to dissolve , at any time , especially at night in bed .

Pectoral Drink .

TAke of Figs a quarter of a Pound opened ; Liquorice one Ounce bruised , Anniseed half an Ounce , boil them in three quarts of water to two quarts , strain it , and take it warm half a Pint or more at a time , Mornings and Evenings , first and last , for Coughs of all sorts . The use of this hath often proved very successful . For Stuffing of the Breast and Lungs with Phlegm , add to a pint of this Liquor two Ounces of Syrup of Scabious , and take a good draught at a time .

Pectoral Drink .

TAke of Fair water Four Quarts , dryed Hysop one handful , Liquorice half an Ounce , Raisons of the Sun stoned and Figs of each two Ounces , boil all gently till a quart is consumed , strain it , and add of Honey a quarter of a pound ; boil it again a turn or two , Scum it well , bottle it , and use it as the former for the same purposes , with Syrup of Scabious , or without it , as there shall be cause .

THe true Elixir Proprietatis , so highly esteemed for its great virtues , and sold at so many places in London , is here also to be had , rightly and exactly Prepared ; whose Virtues follow . It is moderately hot and dry , preserves from putrefaction , is admirably effectual against corrupted Air , and affects of the Head , Breast , Stomach , and Lungs . It expels crude humours from the Stomach , procures a good Appetite , and Digestion , strengthens a weak stomach very much , and is profitable in Rheums , Coughs , Shortness of Breath and Consumptions : it comforts the Heart , strengthens the Memory , revives the Senses , drives away Dimness of sight , dissolves the Stone of the Reins , preserves from the Palsey and Gout , removes Melancholy , causes Cheerfulness , cures all sorts of Agues and Feavers , heals all inward Wounds and Ulcers , expels all Crudities , and other inconveniencies occasioned by excess in eating or drinking ; 't is said to be the Balsom of the Antients ; by most strong conservation it hinders Age from surprizing Youth too soon , & may with good success be used by Aged persons against whatever Malady they are subject unto . It cures every Disease both hot and cold , which is incident to the body of man , neither is there any Vegetable Medicine that exceeds it . The Dose is from six to twelve drops , or more , in Wine , Ale , or any other appropriated Liquuor .

MIthradate and Venice Treacle have been esteemed of all other Confections the most renowned , and worthiest , for more then 1600 years . The admirable effects they have , and do still produce , is the cause they are so much in use , and disposed of in such vast quantities , throughout the greatest parts of the world . Mithridate is good against Poison , the stinging of Adders and bitings of Mad dogs , being taken inwardly in the largest quantity , and applyed outwardly ; expels from the body all ill humours , and Diseases coming of cold and wind , from head to foot ; warms and strengthens the Brain , removes the stopping of the passages of the senses , by cold ; heals the infirmities of the Mind , drives away vain fears from persons affected with Melancholy , helps a cold waterish Stomach , and strengthens it much , is profitable for such women as cannot Conceive by reason of cold , provokes sweat , hath a peculiar power to preserve against bad Airs , the Plague , and all Pestilential Diseases , opens the Breast , allays the Cough , and provokes the tough humours to be coughed up . It is good to remove all Agues in the beginning , and all bruises caused by falls , or other waies . The same directions are to be observed in the taking of it , as are prescribed in Venice Treacle , and the same quantity to cause Sweat , the Virtues of both being the same . Mithridates King of Pontus , a most Potent and Learned Monarch , was the Inventor of this Noble Antidote , who being vanquished by Pompey , and fearing he would lead him in Triumph to Rome , took Poyson , from which he received not the least trouble , having before made frequent trial of this Medicine for the prevention of such poisonous practises , which he suspected might treacherously be used against him , and it proved indeed so great a Counter-poyson , that although he wanted not skill to frame his deadly Potion , yet could not his body feel any ill effect by it , whereupon he called a Souldier to him , desiring him to kill him , whose slow and trembling hand Mithridates himself forced to his own slaughter . Amongst his Treasuries and Spoils , a great many Medicinal Receipts were found , which the King had laid up most safely , as great secrets . Pompey brought these to Rome and gave them to Damocrates and Andromachus Roman Physitians , who approved of all the Remedies , but especially of the Mithridate , whose description Damocrates set forth , and therefore it is called by the Antients Mithridatium Damocratis . This Mithridate hath been most in use until the last great Plague , since which time , in some parts of the Country , Venice Treacle ( called Theriaca Andromachi , because it was set forth by Andromachus , one of Nero's Physitians ) hath been in greater request . Mithridates is justly made the Author of both , for Damocrates & Andromachus only disposed the matter whereof they consist , more orderly , & added some few things . It is not without good Ground that they call Mithridate the Father , and Theriack the Mother of Medicaments , seeing in Dignity and Excellency they far exceed all others , and comprehend all others Faculties ; for there is scarce any preternatural affection whereunto one of these , duly prepared doth not conduce .

THeriaca Andromachi , or Venice Treacle resists all Poyson , Diseases , and Evils which may happen unto the Body of Man . Cures Head-Aches , Giddiness , Dulness of Sight and Hearing , the Apoplexy , Falling Sickness , Difficulty of Breathing , Old or New Coughs . Helps Concoction , Cold Stomachs , all Gripings and Wind in the Bowels , the Jaundice , Dropsie , Gout , hardness of the Spleen , Vain Fears and Melancholy , Pains in the Joints and Kidnies ; It kills Worms , represses the immoderate beating of the Heart , comforting and fortifying it greatly , together with the Brain , and whole Body . Is good against Swoonings and Weakness , preserves from Contagion in Pestilential times , Expels the Monthly Flowers , casts out the Dead Child , as also the Stone in the Reins and Bladder . It helps the bitings of Mad Dogs , and Stinging of Adders , if inwardly given , and outwardly applyed . It opens all Obstructions , gives a good and lively colour to those who want it , and hath been found upon long Experience to be of singular use and benefit in the beginning of all sorts of Agues , and Feavers , especially Quartans . In Feavers , Agues , all cold Distempers of the Limbs , and Joynts and other inconveniences occasioned by cold and Bruises , a Man or Woman may take One Dram and half , or Two Drams , in Carduus Posset , or Mace Beet ; to Children the quantity must be proportioned according to their several ages . Cover your self warm in the Bed , and Sweat three or four hours , or so long as shall be thought convenient , drinking either Carduus Posset , or Mace Beer in the time of Sweating , at the end of which , have an hot Shirt in readiness to be put on , and wipe off the Sweat with warm Cloaths . In other cases a Dram or half a Dram may be taken at a time Mornings and Evenings , in Sack or Beer : To preserve from Contagion , mix one Ounce of the Confection of Gilliflowers with half an Ounce of this , and take the quantity of a Nutmeg at a time , Mornings and Evenings , or when there shall be occasion .

DIascordium is an Exccellent Cordial in the Plague and Pestilential Feavers ; settles and composes the Spirits when disturbed by Feaverish , or any other Distempers . Allays the pains of the Head , & is good to be used by Women in Child bed to hasten their Labour , and help their usual Sickness at that time . It stops Fluxes , strengthens the Stomach and Heart , and provokes Sleep . Weak People and young Children may take from five Grains to a Dram ; those who are stronger , a Dram and half , or somtimes two Drams .

LOndon Treacle is a good Antidote in Pestilential times , resists Poyson , helps Digestion , strengthens cold Stomachs , and is a good Cordial in any Disease whatever . A quarter of an Ounce , or half as much may be taken at a time , or it being mixt with an equal quantity of Confection of Gilliflowers , the quantity of a Nutmeg , or more may be taken , Mornings and Evenings , or once in six hours .

COnfection of Gilliflowers is of a temperate quality , and a very choice Cordial . It resists the Plague or any Venom , the Small-Pox and Measles , as also any sort of Feaver or Ague : strengthens Nature . and is good against Consumptions , and all other Weaknesses . Give the quantity of a Wallnut , so often as cause shall be seen . If one Dram of Confection of Hyacinth be mixed with one Ounce of this , it will add to its Cordial virtue in Feavers ; and if one Dram of Confection of Alkermes be mixed with a like quantity , it will render it the more Effectual in any kind of Weakness . One Ounce likewise of this Confection being mixed with half an Ounce of Diascordium , Mithradat , or , Venice Treacle , and the quantity of a Nutmeg taken , when there shall be cause , will be of great benefit in such cases , wherein those Medicines may be used ; as also a good preservative against any Infection , or ill and Corrupted air .

THe Tincture of Roses corrects and strengthens the Stomach mightily , is an approved Medicine in violent Vomitings and Purgings , also when digestion is Weak , and Natural Appetite to Meat Defective . It is highly profitable in the Disease called Cholera , which is a violent Vomiting and Purging both at once , and useth to kill very suddenly . But in this case it must be taken in a great quantity at a time , as Glasful after Glasful , till a Quart , three Pints or more be drankt , and if the party happens to Vomit up the first draughts , he ought nevertheless to keep on drinking , until it staies in the Stomach . It causes even to admiration , a wonderful calm in the Body , by appeasing of those hot Tempests , which sharp Cholerick humours have stirred up ; and by mixing it self with the humours offending , and taking away whatever is acrimonious in them . Also it is a very pleasing and useful Liquor in all hot Feavers , continual or intermitting , to be used for ordinary Drink ; its constant use being that , which takes away the cause of those Diseases , and this being done , the effects must necessarily cease .

To make this Tincture , take of dryed red Rose leaves one Ounce , put them into a stone or well-glazed Earthen Vessel , with as much boiling Water as will moisten them , drop in leasurely four Scruples of Spirit of Vitriol , continually agitating and moving the Rose leaves : after which , pour upon them four Pints of boiling Water , cover it close until it be cold , then let it run through a Flannel Cloth , or Filter Bag , and add to the Liquor half a Pound of White Sugar .

Barly Water .

TAke two Ounces of French Barly , boil it a Turn or more , in two Quarts of Spring Water , then throw it away , and put to the Barly so much more Water , boiling it the second time , as at first , throw away that Water likewise , and Once more add to it the like quantity , which boil gently , till a third part be consumed ; let it stand to settle , after which pour off the clear Water into a Bottle , and mix with it Syrrup of Violets and Wood-Sorrel , of each three Spoonfuls , Spirit of Vitriol thirty or fourty drops . It moistens , cools and cleanses the body , allays the Acrimony of sharp humours , and is an excellent Drink in Feavers , hot affections of the Stomach , Liver , Reins , or any other part . It may be used for all those intents and purposes to which the Tincture of Roses doth conduce ; and should be taken in a large quantity at a time by which small and gentle means , extraordinary effects have been oftentimes produced : for as fierce and blustering winds and tempests are frequently allayed by a suddain shower of Rain : so in like manner , the greatest commotion imaginable , in the Microcosm , discovering it self by continual Vomitings , Purgings , and Swoonings , have been many times quelled by such drinks as this , and the former , when the highest Cordials have procured no better an effect , than the return of the fainting Fit . If the Constitution of body , and the Disease require it , you may mix Cinamon or Bezoar water , Spirit of Elder , or of Mints , in such a proportion , that the largest Dose of them , may serve for as much of the Barly water as you take at once .

The Decoction of Hartshorn , in the next place to be spoken of , greatly avails , being mixed and used in all respects , as Barly water .

RAsped Hartshorn helps Putrefaction , corrects Malignity , provokes Sweat ; stops Vomiting , Fluxes of the Womb , and Bowels ; kills Worms , and strengthens the Natural Balsom in our bodies , is very good in the Small Pox , and Measles , in Putrid and Malignant Feavers , allayeth all sharp humours , and is exceeding useful for Children , as well as for persons of riper years . Take one Ounce of Rasped Hartshorn , boil it in two quarts of water close covered , to one quart : strain it , and add half an Ounce of Sugar , with two or three spoonfuls of Rose-water , then let it be bottled , and give it plentifully instead of drink . Being boyled with Vinegar , it helpeth Ring-worms ; being warmed and steeped in Vinegar and applied to the Gumms it strengthens them , helps the pain of the Jaws , caused by the breeding of Teeth ; and also fastens loose Teeth .

THe Hartshorn Balls are very good for Children , and those of riper years , in the Small Pox , Measles , Feavers , Worms ; and in any Malignant Distemper . They are good in all Fluxes , Loosnesses , Spitting of Blood , and Dysentery ; they dry up all moist humours , strengthen much , and may safely be given to Children in any Disease that shall happen unto them : Take from ten to sixty Grains , Mornings and Evenings , or once in six hours , in any convenient mixture , or in a spoonful of the above-prescribed Drink , taking a draught of it presently after . If you mix them with Unguentum Pomatum , and anoint the Lids and Corners of the Eyes with it , it helps their Ulcers and Defluxions . The Teeth being rubbed with the powder of the Balls , upon a cloth , every day , will be whitened by it , and the Gumms strengthned .

SPirit of Hartshorn is an excellent Remedy to cleanse the whole mass of Blood , by Urine and Sweat , and by insensible Transpiration . It is a true Specifick against the Scurvy , and all other Diseases which proceed from alteration of the blood . It refisteth Putrefaction , comforteth Nature , and openeth Obstructions . Good effects have been found by it in Feavers , Plurisies , stoppings of the Spleen , Coughs , distempers of the Brain , Epileptical Fits , Madness , the Worms , Quartan Agues , &c. It may be taken from six drops to twelve in Carduus water sweetned with Sugar , or in Beer and Sugar . A Child may take one , two , or more drops , according to the age , but before the use of it , it is good to cleanse the body by some purging Medicine , in those cases where it may be done safely .

THe Hysterical water is very good against Fits of the Mother , provokes the Terms , and cleanses the Womb exceedingly : It expels both Birth , and After-birth , and is likewise an excellent Remedy if afterwards any stoppage happens , or Nature be defective in throwing forth what it ought in Child-birth ; to forward the birth , and when there appears an inability in Nature to expel it , you may giue three spoonfuls of this , with a spoonful or two of Cinamon water , and in this case , once taking of it doth oftentimes produce the defired effect ; provided , that it be made use of in due time , for if otherwise used , whether too soon , or out of season , the aforesaid effects cannot be expected . The same quantity may be taken for expelling the After-birth , and for removing any stoppage occasioned by taking cold , or other accident . In Fits of the Mother , and such like affects it may be used as often as there shall be cause . Women with Child must by no meanes meddle with it , until the fullness of time be come , for the Child to be born .

TReacle water is very good in Feavers of all sorts , especially Pestilential . It is an admirable Remedy against the Plague , Poyson , the biting of Adders , or any Venomous Beasts . It expelleth Venomous Humours , by Sweat , fortifieth the Heart and Spirits against them , and is of singular use in the Small Pox and Measles . One , two , three or four spoonfuls may be taken in Carduus water , sweetned with Syrup of Gillislowers , and lye to Sweat .

PLague water is a Soveraign Cordiall for the Heart , and an excellent Antidote against the Plague , Pestilential and Malignant Feavers , Poyson , the biting of Mad Dogs , also stinging of Adders ; and may be used with good success before the Fits of Agues , to hinder their coming , and to drive them away . 'T is an Excellent Remedy for a Surfeit , also for the Wind , and other cold griefs of the Stomach . It helps inward Bruises , and discusses Congealed Blood . Take two or three spoonfuls of it , for a Surfeit , once in six hours until the undigested matter in the Stomach be concocted : For the Wind , and all other griefs of the Stomach , and to comfort the heart , a spoonful may be taken at a time , or more when cause shall be seen : In all other cases three spoonfuls or more , may be taken in warm Posset , or some proper water , when you first find your self to be ill , being covered warm in the bed to sweat well afterwards .

Cinamon Water is very Cordial , comforteth a weak and cold Stomach , helpeth Griping pains in the Bowels , occasioned by cold , causeth a fresh and lively colour in the Face , provoketh Urine , and the Terms . It sweetneth the Breath , resisteth Poyson , stops Fluxes and Vomitings , hastens the Birth , helps the fainting Spirits , and trembling of the Heart , strengthens the Retentive Faculty , comforts the Brain and Sinews , and is exceeding good for Cold and Moist bodies ,

Spirit of Mints comforts the Head and Memory , warms the Stomach and Bowels , expels Superfluous Humours , causes Digestion , stirs up the Appetite , stays Vomiting , and the Hiccough ; helps a Cold Liver , and removes its Obstructions . It is also good for women in Child-bearing , in their hard and sore labours .

BEzoar water is a very great Cordial ; it expels from the Heart and Spirits evil Vapours , and Humours , which annoy them . It drives forth Pestilential and Malignant Feavers by Sweat ; resists Melancholy , and wonderfully relieves the Spirits being overwhelmed therewith . It is Excellent in Swooning Fits , a spoonful being taken at a time , mixt with Borrage water , and a little Syrup of Gilliflowers : it may be taken otherwise , alone , or in Sack , or in any Cordial water : but in Swoonings , and to provoke Sweat , if there be cause , two or three spoonfuls may be taken at a time .

AQua Coelestis doth exceedingly help such as are loaden and oppressed with Melancholy , by expelling annoyances from the Heart , and cheering the Spirits . It enlivens the dull and stupid Senses , is available in all Malignant Feavers , and in swoonings , half a spoonful being taken at a time in a draught of the Decoction of Hartshorn , or in cold distilled , Cordial , or Imperial Water , and sweetned with Syrup of Gilliflowers .

AQua Mirabilis comforts and strengthens the Heart , Stomach , and Brain , and is of great use in Faintings , and Swoonings , and for Women in Travail with Child ; for which purpose , mix with it Cinamon water , Spirit of Mints , Bezoar water , or Aqua Coelestis , and Imperial water , which being sweetned with Syrup of Gilliflowers , or fine Loaf Sugar , give two or three spoonfuls at a time , as often as there shall be cause .

IMperial water is of a Milde and Moderate Temper , and may safely be used , two or three spoonfuls with Syrup of Gilliflowers , at any time , against Faintings and Swoonings , and is a Preservative against Consumptions .

TIncture of Ambergreise Strengthens , Comforts , Warms , and Refreshes the Brain , and Senses exceedingly , quickens the dulness of them ; eases the pains of the Head , dissolveth the Cold Defluxions of Humours , which fall thereon , and on the Nerves and Sinews . It likewise strengthens the Memory , and is very beneficial to the Heart , and Fainting Spirits , takes away the Passions and Tremblings of the Heart , making it Merry and Joyfull : It expells Sadness , removes Barrenness , proceeding from a cold cause , and is accounted conducible to Venereous actions ; it most conveniently agrees with Aged Persons , for it Warms , Comforts , and Strengthens their Cold Decayed Spirits . A few Drops of this Tincture will Perfume any Cordial water , Wine , or other thing , and impregnate it with its Virtue . It is made thus : Take of Ambergreise two Drams , Musk half a Dram ; let the Amber be very finely shaved , or cut as thin as may be ; put it into a thin Linnen bag , tye it close , and let it ly in a strong Glass bottle , with half a Pint of the best Spirit of Wine , stop it well with Cork and Bladder , and set it in a warm Bath , or in the Sun for a Fortnights space , then pour off the Tincture and keep it in a Bottle close stopped , for use : put to the Ambergreise half a Pint more of Spirit of Wine , stop it close , and set it in the Sun , as before , after which preserve it for your use .