Testimonies
touching
the
Spirit
of
Salt
,
as
it
is
perpared
by
Mr.
Constantine
Rhodocanaces
.
(
I
had
intended
to
have
added
to
this
fifth
Edition
of
my
Book
,
many
new
testimonies
,
which
have
been
brought
unto
me
from
several
persons
;
but
in
regard
I
find
that
this
my
Spirit
is
in
the
judgment
almost
of
all
men
received
with
a
singular
commendation
,
I
do
forbear
to
create
any
unnecessary
trouble
to
my
Readers
:
But
yet
there
being
some
new
testimonies
of
great
consequence
I
cannot
let
them
pass
,
but
have
added
them
in
p.
6.7
.
&c.
that
the
truth
may
be
affirmed
,
It
's
virtues
more
illustrated
,
and
every
one
with
more
securitie
and
cheerfulness
may
use
it
as
a
remedie
that
cases
and
cures
all
griefs
and
maladies
.
)
The
old
Testimonies
.
1
Mr.
Lyne
Gentleman
,
living
in
Alesford
being
sick
of
the
Stone
in
the
Reins
,
was
cured
by
the
Spirit
of
Salt
,
and
he
had
a
son
,
which
being
eight
years
old
,
could
neither
stand
nor
go
;
and
by
advice
,
he
gave
to
his
son
every
day
some
drops
of
the
Spirit
of
Salt
,
and
in
six
weeks
time
,
he
was
brought
to
his
Limbs
and
strength
,
that
to
the
admiration
of
all
about
him
,
he
could
goe
very
well
.
2.
Mr.
Francis
Cotton
of
Gadsden
in
the
County
of
Hertford
,
and
servant
to
her
Majestie
the
Queen
Mother
,
was
for
18.
years
together
troubled
with
the
Scurvy
,
which
so
far
had
wrought
upon
him
,
that
from
head
to
foot
he
was
extremly
distempered
both
with
a
lightness
in
his
head
and
pain
throughout
all
his
body
that
he
could
neithersteep
,
nor
takeany
natural
rest
;
but
by
the
Spirit
of
Salt
,
with
the
mixture
of
other
medicaments
prepared
by
me
he
was
persectly
cured
in
the
space
of
two
months
.
3.
Iane
Shepherd
living
at
the
blew
boar
in
S.
Giles
,
being
very
much
troubled
with
the
Stone
in
the
Kidneys
for
six
years
,
so
that
she
could
not
rise
,
and
at
length
was
given
up
for
one
incurable
,
by
the
use
of
the
Spirit
of
Salt
,
mixed
with
aqua
coelica
,
(
of
which
water
we
have
spoken
in
the
end
of
this
book
)
was
altogether
freed
from
her
distemper
,
voiding
three
spoonfulls
of
gravel
,
and
two
stones
of
the
bigness
of
a
pease
.
4.
Ioseph
Hooper
Confectioner
,
living
on
Ludgate-Hill
being
troubled
for
the
space
of
two
years
,
with
the
Tooth-ach
,
was
cured
by
only
taking
the
Spirit
of
Salt
.
5.
Elias
Price
,
living
at
the
sign
of
the
three
Kings
by
Southampton
buildings
,
was
dangerously
sick
,
and
so
full
of
pain
all
over
his
body
,
that
he
cryed
out
with
great
exclamations
,
and
also
his
breath
being
almost
stopt
,
and
his
stomack
out
of
order
;
so
that
all
accounted
him
as
a
dead
man
,
was
by
the
blessing
of
God
,
on
this
Spirit
of
Salt
and
Aqua
coelica
,
cured
in
two
dayes
.
Mr.
Richard
Morton
testifieth
upon
his
own
observation
as
followeth
.
6.
That
a
Minister
in
Lincoln
shire
,
born
and
bred
in
that
County
,
having
been
Scorbutical
from
his
Childhood
,
and
at
the
35.
year
of
his
age
grievously
afflicted
,
insomuch
as
from
head
to
foot
,
the
symptomes
of
that
distemper
were
manifest
upon
him
,
and
having
in
vain
attended
upon
the
Country
Physitians
for
his
Cure
,
did
at
length
betake
himself
to
the
use
of
a
certain
Diaphoretick
Powder
of
the
composition
of
the
said
Mr.
Rhodocanaces
,
and
after
thrice
using
thereof
with
this
Spirit
of
Salt
,
drinking
thereof
every
morning
a
convenient
Dose
as
he
was
directed
,
for
the
space
of
a
month
,
he
recovered
his
health
unto
admiration
.
7.
That
another
Minister
of
Worcester-shire
having
been
sorely
afflicted
with
the
Scurvy
for
the
space
of
six
or
seven
moneths
,
so
as
he
had
little
or
no
strength
left
,
especially
in
the
lower
parts
of
his
body
,
was
yet
by
the
use
of
this
Spirit
within
a
short
time
delivered
from
that
languor
and
weakness
of
his
parts
,
and
all
other
symptomes
of
his
Scorbutick
distemper
.
8.
That
a
Countrey-man
of
the
same
County
,
sick
of
an
inveterate
Head-ach
,
which
afflicted
him
at
certain
times
every
day
,
having
been
left
by
the
Physitians
,
and
in
their
opinion
neer
death
,
did
after
a
purgation
,
once
and
again
prescribed
,
make
use
of
this
Spirit
of
Salt
for
the
space
of
a
week
,
or
thereabouts
,
and
was
thereby
suddenly
and
strangly
recovered
.
9.
That
a
Gentlewoman
being
greatly
obstructed
in
her
Lungs
by
the
space
of
a
moneth
or
more
,
and
thereby
very
much
weakned
,
as
also
through
Hystericall
passions
vefrequently
brought
almost
unto
death
,
having
used
many
other
Medicines
,
to
no
purpose
,
was
by
the
use
of
this
Spiritof
Salt
within
a
short
time
recovered
,
and
delivered
from
all
the
ill
symptomes
before
recited
.
These
things
Mr.
Morton
testifieth
,
as
he
expresseth
it
willingly
and
upon
knowledge
.
The
testimony
of
C.
Sankey
,
Lond.
August
1663.
as
followeth
.
10.
That
labouring
under
a
continual
Feaver
for
some
dayes
,
and
sorely
afflicted
with
obstructions
,
insomuch
that
there
was
just
fear
of
a
Jaundise
,
he
by
the
use
of
this
Spirit
of
Salt
,
prepared
by
Mr.
Rhodocanaces
,
and
taking
thereof
to
the
third
or
fourrh
time
,
did
forthwith
recover
to
his
former
condition
of
health
.
This
testimony
Mr.
Sankey
gave
under
his
hand
upon
his
own
experience
therein
,
desiring
to
serve
for
the
profit
of
others
.
The
testimony
of
Samuel
Rand
under
his
own
hand
,
Lond.
June
.
1663.
as
followeth
.
11.
That
being
sick
of
a
Quartan
Ague
for
almost
nine
moneths
together
,
and
using
other
Medicines
to
no
effect
,
he
,
by
the
use
of
this
Spirit
of
Salt
prepared
by
Me
and
exhibited
by
ten
drops
in
Posset
drink
three
or
four
times
,
was
delivered
from
his
Ague
.
The
testimony
of
Mr.
Ionas
Moor
as
followeth
.
12.
That
he
going
forth
for
Tangier
as
Commissioner
for
overseeing
the
Mold
,
did
,
with
others
,
store
himself
with
a
quantity
of
this
Spirit
of
Salt
,
prepared
in
the
form
of
a
Balsome
by
Me
,
the
use
whereof
was
found
to
be
to
their
very
great
refreshment
,
as
quenching
their
thirsts
in
the
fiercest
heats
they
met
withall
for
almost
12.
hours
together
,
and
preserving
them
from
every
disease
throughout
their
whole
Voyage
,
This
Mr.
Jonas
Moor
testifieth
under
his
hand
,
and
for
this
end
,
that
others
in
such
cales
might
accordingly
furnish
themselves
as
they
did
.
13.
Mrs.
Bird
gave
some
of
this
Spirit
of
Salt
to
her
Child
dren
that
were
troubled
with
Wormes
,
which
it
presently
kill'd
and
brought
away
.
14.
The
wife
of
Mr
,
William
Palladay
troubled
much
with
Scorbutical
spots
and
Inflamations
in
her
feet
,
by
the
use
of
this
Spirit
of
Salt
was
recover'd
;
which
her
I
hil
dren
afterwards
making
use
of
,
were
much
benefited
by
it
also
.
15.
Edward
Atkinson
having
been
long
troubled
with
a
Cough
,
and
thereby
much
weakned
;
and
also
for
most
part
of
the
Winter
having
been
usually
taken
about
4.
of
the
Clock
in
the
afternoon
with
an
aguish
distemper
,
great
Thirst
,
and
Chilness
all
over
his
Back
,
violent
Coughing
,
reaching
to
Vomit
,
and
a
great
indisposedness
:
all
other
means
proving
in
effectual
,
by
the
late
use
of
this
Spirit
of
Salt
,
prepared
by
Me
,
he
found
great
benefit
;
that
is
,
taking
it
in
Posser
drink
about
four
of
the
Clock
in
the
afternoon
,
his
distemper
much
abated
,
and
all
the
symptomes
removed
,
so
that
now
he
is
in
a
much
beter
temper
:
Therefore
he
thought
it
necessary
to
give
this
Testimony
of
it
as
of
an
excellent
Remedy
.
March
19.
1663
Edw.
Atkinson
.
16.
Anne
Read
wife
of
Burnel
Read
,
living
in
Wheelers
street
in
Spittle
fields
London
,
being
very
sorely
troubled
with
the
Dropsie
,
Scurvy
and
other
Diseases
,
so
that
she
thought
her self
past
cure
,
was
made
whole
and
perfectly
restored
to
her
health
,
only
taking
of
this
Spirit
of
Salt
.
The
Approbation
of
several
Doctors
by
new
Testimonies
.
Dr.
Sprackling
,
one
of
the
Colledge
of
Physitians
in
London
,
being
of
my
former
acquaintance
,
and
having
received
and
experienced
this
Spirit
of
mine
,
desireth
more
,
and
in
his
Letter
to
me
,
testifieth
,
that
he
had
often
experienced
the
excellency
of
it
.
The
same
Doctor
visiting
me
at
my
house
,
acknowledged
that
he
had
fully
experienced
it's
great
Virtues
in
expelling
Gravel
,
curing
intermittent
and
continual
Feavers
,
and
(
much
beyond
his
expectation
)
in
the
Scurvy
.
Although
his
modesty
refused
to
publish
any
thing
under
his
hand
,
pretending
that
his
Testimony
was
too
inconsiderable
to
adde
to
the
repute
of
this
excellent
medicine
.
He
was
in
London
in
the
year
1664
,
but
now
he
lives
very
highly
esteemd
in
Lancashire
,
&
hath
many
times
sent
tome
for
this
Spirit
of
Salt
as
may
be
attested
by
his
severall
letters
,
and
I
am
consident
he
will
not
disown
this
my
relation
.
Dr.
John
Smith
one
of
the
Colledge
of
Physitians
in
London
,
was
pleased
to
come
to
me
&
confesse
that
he
had
often
made
use
of
my
Spirit
of
Salt
in
sundry
diseases
,
and
had
found
very
great
benefit
by
it
,
and
at
the
same
time
caused
a
good
quantity
of
it
to
be
sent
unto
him
in
the
Country
.
Dr.
Bras
Nunes
Manhans
a
Portugues
and
Physitian
to
the
Queen
,
doth
use
and
highly
approve
of
this
Spirit
.
Dr.
Needham
and
Dr.
Holings
two
learned
Physitians
in
Shropshire
having
made
trial
of
this
Spirit
,
do
well
approve
of
it
.
Dr.
Ingram
and
Dr.
Newton
both
living
in
Essex
do
likewise
highly
approve
of
this
Spirit
.
Dr.
Bently
living
in
Chesshire
,
doth
also
very
much
approve
of
it
.
Dr.
Poleman
a
German
,
one
of
great
note
amongst
Chymists
doth
most
largely
commend
this
Spirit
.
Mr.
Montrainsky
professor
of
Physick
at
Canterbury
,
doth
so
well
approve
of
it
that
he
spends
great
quantities
of
it
yearly
,
as
his
many
letters
sent
to
me
do
testify
.
Mr.
Croke
professor
of
Physick
in
Wilt-shire
doth
very
well
approve
of
this
Spirit
.
Mr.
Erasmus
Veldman
a
most
famous
German
Chyrurgeon
,
to
whom
was
sent
of
my
Spirit
,
travelled
unto
many
places
in
England
where
the
Plague
was
,
and
there
used
it
,
and
returning
afterwards
to
London
,
he
gave
this
testimony
of
it
,
that
he
found
most
admirable
benefit
by
it
,
upon
almost
a
numberless
sort
of
people
visited
therewith
,
as
also
upon
such
as
were
troubled
with
Ptysicks
,
Feavers
and
Scurvy
.
There
are
also
many
Chyrurgeons
&
Apothecaries
,
that
,
having
heard
of
the
fame
and
worth
of
this
my
Spirit
of
Salt
,
have
come
to
me
for
it
,
but
there
are
many
,
who
,
not
understanding
the
fermentation
or
leavening
,
and
the
man
ner
of
extracting
the
true
essence
of
things
,
do
therefore
stick
to
their
private
opinions
and
judgements
of
this
my
Spirit
,
but
I
hope
,
that
at
length
,
being
moved
with
the
excellency
thereof
,
they
will
change
their
opinion
,
and
will
not
only
judge
better
but
also
make
frequent
use
thereof
.
New
Testimonies
of
several
patients
Elias
Price
.
17.
This
Elias
Price
lay
very
dangerously
sick
of
pains
in
his
body
,
and
stopping
in
his
stomack
,
his
breath
being
almost
gone
,
and
he
being
given
up
for
a
dead
man
by
the
Doctors
to
whom
his
water
was
sent
,
yet
afterwards
in
a
fortnights
time
,
by
Gods
help
in
the
use
of
this
Spirit
of
Salt
he
was
perfectly
well
.
The
Testimony
of
Mr.
Line
26
Aug.
1664.
18.
This
Mr.
Line
living
at
Ashford
in
Kent
,
and
being
sorely
troubled
with
gravel
made
use
of
this
my
Spirit
of
Salt
,
and
was
petfectly
cured
thereby
.
The
same
person
having
a
child
eight
years
old
,
that
could
neither
go
nor
stand
,
in
the
space
of
six
weeks
by
the
use
of
this
Spirit
of
Salt
,
could
go
and
stand
as
well
as
the
rest
of
his
children
The
Testimony
of
Mr.
Philip
Roberts
fellow
of
Jesus
Colledge
in
Oxford
.
19.
This
Mr.
Roberts
was
so
troubled
with
the
scurvy
,
that
he
could
neither
sleep
by
night
,
nor
scarce
move
either
armes
or
legs
,
&
in
a
weeks
time
spent
in
the
use
of
this
Spirit
of
Salt
,
found
that
it
procured
him
sound
sleep
constantly
,
and
in
little
time
he
was
eased
of
all
his
pains
.
The
Testimony
of
Mr.
Bull
of
Ratcliff
near
London
,
20.
This
Mr.
Bull
had
a
young
son
much
troubled
with
shortness
of
breath
,
spitting
of
bloud
immoderately
,
coughing
,
ill
digestion
,
that
at
last
he
was
grown
very
lean
and
consumptive
,
whereupon
he
gave
him
of
my
Spirit
of
Salt
and
another
medicine
,
&
on
a
suddain
he
found
ease
,
and
after
eight
or
nine
dayes
was
perfectly
cured
,
this
Mr.
Bull
desired
might
be
published
.
The
Testimony
of
Mrs.
Elizabeth
Chapman
living
formerly
in
Coleman
street
but
now
in
little
Mooor
fields
in
Butchers
Alley
.
21.
This
Mrs
,
Chapman
was
so
troubled
with
the
yellow
jaundies
that
the
Doctors
in
the
Country
gave
her
up
,
as
irrecoverable
,
but
she
taking
a
bottle
of
my
Spirit
of
Salt
was
perfectly
cured
.
Therefore
this
my
Spirit
ought
not
to
be
tryed
by
outward
signes
,
and
vulgar
notes
,
as
the
colouring
of
Metalls
,
the
Smell
,
Tast
,
&c.
(
which
signifie
nothing
)
but
by
the
excellent
effects
it
hath
in
expelling
grievous
Diseases
,
and
which
it
leaveth
to
all
wise
observing
men
,
as
certain
signs
of
its
goodness
,
and
its
unblameable
virtue
.
The
transcendent
virtue
of
the
true
Alexicacus
Spirit
of
Salt
of
the
World
.
THere
have
been
so
many
preparations
of
The
(
commonly
called
)
,
Spirit
of
Salt
,
unduly
made
,
retaining
most
pernicious
accidents
,
as
it
will
be
a
hard
matter
to
have
the
worth
of
that
which
is
perfect
admitted
into
a
vulgar
Creed
.
Yet
when
the
noble
and
universal
qualites
of
seasoning
and
preserving
our
Food
by
common
Salt
are
weighed
,
the
ingenuous
must
needs
conclude
,
and
that
when
rightly
separated
from
its
dregs
and
scum
,
and
presented
to
us
in
its
strength
and
vigour
,
it
cannot
but
be
worth
a
welcome
reception
amongst
intelligent
persons
;
Its
Virtues
inward
,
and
outward
,
being
published
and
experienced
.
ALthough
it
communicates
not
much
to
the
nourishment
of
the
Body
it self
;
Yet
this
Spirit
marvellously
procures
a
good
appetite
,
strengthning
and
cleansing
the
stomack
from
putrefaction
,
and
consumes
,
carries
away
and
disperseth
all
raw
and
Fleg-matick
humours
,
It
purifies
and
revives
the
Bloud
and
keeps
it
volatile
,
The
author
by
using
this
Spirit
in
Drinks
,
It
warmes
but
not
overmuch
,
It
causeth
Urin
and
keeps
the
Ureters
from
all
filth
or
slime
,
It
cures
all
persons
troubled
with
the
Stone
or
Gravell
,
It
is
very
good
against
all
Catarrhs
that
fall
from
the
Head
,
It
is
an
excellent
remedy
against
Feavers
of
long
continuance
,
It
helps
the
liver
and
Spleen
,
It
cures
the
Haemorrhoides
or
Piles
.
Against
the
Scurvy
it
is
the
most
approved
Antidote
and
Remedy
,
because
the
Spirit
of
Salt
hinders
the
putrefaction
of
the
Bloud
.
It
is
an
excellentent
remedy
against
all
Hydropical
diseases
,
It
is
a
most
excellent
remedy
against
the
falling
Sickness
especially
if
it
be
taken
in
the
best
Extraction
of
saffron
,
It
stiffles
the
Jaundise
in
the
birth
,
It
is
an
healer
of
the
ulceration
of
the
Lungs
,
and
apreserver
against
the
Consumption
of
them
It
prevents
the
breeding
of
Wormes
,
especially
in
children
and
kills
them
if
bred
.
It
is
very
beneficial
for
Women
with
Child
,
and
for
such
as
give
Suck
,
and
the
Children
that
Suck
of
them
.
Also
for
any
that
are
poysoned
by
Opium
,
Spiders
,
or
otherwise
,
or
stung
or
bitten
by
Serpents
.
It
causeth
the
Monethly
courses
in
women
,
removes
obstructions
,
and
helps
them
to
the
benefit
of
nature
:
Also
for
the
cure
of
Green
sickness
,
and
fits
of
the
Mother
,
it
is
an
approved
Medicine
.
And
those
that
have
the
Matrix
clog'd
with
superfluous
humours
may
use
it
with
success
.
Note
that
if
any
disease
be
so
obstinate
that
this
Spirit
of
Salt
cannot
remove
it
,
we
have
readily
other
Medicines
,
God
willing
to
assist
and
repell
the
most
stubborn
and
pertinacious
distemper
.
For
the
virtues
of
it
outwardly
used
.
IT
keeps
a
good
&
lively
colour
.
And
putrified
wound
or
proud
flesh
,
being
gently
washed
with
it
are
cured
and
the
place
preserved
by
it
,
clean
and
sound
.
It
brings
life
into
benumb'd
Members
,
and
is
very
good
against
the
Cramp
.
It
may
be
outwardly
applyed
for
the
French
Disease
:
a
also
in
Gouts
,
mixed
with
Oyl
of
Turpentine
,
Wax
,
Amber
,
Harts-horne
,
or
the
like
.
It
is
good
for
the
Kitching
,
in
rendring
Meats
gratefull
and
pleasant
;
for
instead
of
Vinegar
,
Lemons
,
or
other
sharp
Sauces
,
it
is
more
healthfully
taken
:
mixt
with
Sugar
it
excellent
sauce
for
Roasted
meats
.
By
it
Raisins
recover
their
former
bigness
and
beauty
&
mixt
with
some
fountain
water
are
pleasing
to
the
pallat
and
very
cordial
to
refresh
a
weak
stomack
.
Pigeons
,
Chickins
,
and
all
flesh
seasoned
with
it
,
are
of
a
pleasing
relish
:
Beef
,
steeped
in
,
or
sprinkled
withit
,
is
made
tender
.
It
cleanseth
the
Teeth
,
and
makes
them
as
white
as
snow
.
To
say
no
more
,
it
's
that
which
cuts
the
Sinews
of
all
Diseases
,
and
supports
,
and
restores
weak
bodies
.
One
thing
more
cannot
be
omitted
;
when
at
Sea
water
is
scant
,
some
of
this
prepared
into
a
Balsome
laid
on
the
tip
of
the
tongue
in
a
small
proportion
,
takes
away
all
inclination
to
drink
.
Which
Balsom
,
whosoever
desires
is
to
give
me
notice
afore
hand
that
I
(
who
alone
can
)
may
prepare
him
some
.
Whosoever
uses
it
shall
find
these
Effects
:
of
which
if
any
one
doubt
,
let
them
try
in
some
one
and
by
that
judge
the
rest
.
DIRECTIONS
for
the
Vse
of
the
SPIRIT
of
SALT
.
FIrst
in
Genetal
.
It
may
be
put
and
taken
in
all
sorts
of
Liquors
:
as
Water
,
Beer
,
Ale
,
Posset
Syder
,
Wine
,
Broths
,
Sauce
,
&c.
And
is
more
healthfully
used
than
Oranges
,
Lemons
,
Vinegar
or
Verjuice
;
and
with
Oyl
is
most
pleasant
:
Indeed
it
's
proper
in
all
sorts
of
Cookry
,
to
be
used
by
the
healthy
,
to
prevent
the
Maladies
mentioned
in
the
Treatise
of
it's
Nature
,
as
well
as
for
their
Cure
;
and
it
gives
the
Pallat
a
smart
relish
,
at
the
discretion
of
the
uset
no
errour
can
be
commited
,
by
taking
any
quantity
from
10.
Drops
to
40.
That
proportion
at
any
time
,
mingled
with
Sugar
may
be
doubled
,
and
taken
in
Morning
draughts
,
is
very
efficacious
;
For
it
preserves
the
Body
,
from
all
manner
of
Corruption
,
and
restores
Nature
to
it's
Primitive
state
.
To
preserve
health
,
any
small
quantity
will
serve
,
but
to
repel
a
Disease
,
a
greater
quantity
is
requisite
,
and
may
be
used
with
Sugar
if
they
please
.
In
particular
,
40
,
Drops
of
this
Spirit
in
half
a
pin
to
any
sort
of
Liquor
,
is
a
good
Standard
:
And
after
the
proportion
of
So
Drops
in
a
Quart
,
it
revives
all
sorts
of
Beet
,
Ale
,
Syder
,
and
Wine
;
long
preserving
them
both
Strong
and
generous
:
And
the
like
quantity
being
put
into
barrels
of
Water
,
for
Mariners
to
drink
at
Sea
,
will
better
preserve
,
them
from
putrefaction
which
ariseth
from
Raw
Water
.
In
dressing
all
sorts
of
Fish
,
Flesh
,
and
Fowl
,
being
old
and
Tough
,
they
are
made
tender
and
nourishing
,
by
so
much
here
of
mingled
with
any
Spices
,
Water
,
or
Butter
and
sprinkled
on
them
,
as
may
give
a
quick
taste
in
their
Sawces
;
and
cold
Meat
also
sprinkled
there
with
,
is
preserved
from
detriment
.
In
Pickling
any
Sallets
,
as
Cucumbers
,
Capers
,
fennel
Purstain
,
Broom-buds
,
&c.
being
mingled
with
Water
and
Salt
,
so
as
to
make
it
sharp
and
quick
,
it
is
very
healthful
and
pleasant
.
To
prevent
the
tooth-ach
,
or
to
cleanse
&
preserve
the
Teeth
white
,
put
six
Drops
in
a
spoonfull
of
running
water
,
(
or
for
the
Curious
into
Rose
water
)
and
with
a
smal
Linnen
Rag
,
rub
the
Teeth
,
and
it
's
impossible
they
should
corrupt
,
or
putrifie
:
It
is
very
good
for
women
with
child
,
either
in
their
ordinary
drink
or
Posset
or
Broths
&c.
But
as
for
such
as
give
suck
,
let
them
with
60.
Drops
turn
a
pint
of
Mill
into
a
posset
,
and
take
the
whey
,
mingled
with
Sugar
(
if
they
please
)
and
drink
a
reasonable
draught
there
of
in
a
Morning
,
fasting
an
hour
after
it
,
and
their
Children
will
be
kept
from
the
Scurvy
,
small
pox
;
Feavers
.
Convulsions
,
Wormes
,
Stone
,
and
the
like
Diseases
especially
if
they
drink
as
much
as
they
are
able
.
If
any
delight
in
Aromaticum
or
Coffee
then
they
may
drink
10
,
or
20.
Drops
in
a
Dish
there
of
as
in
a
good
Vehicle
.
It
's
most
succesful
in
intermittent
Feavers
,
if
the
patient
take
30.
or
40.
Drops
thereof
with
alittle
sugar
in
his
ordinary
drink
a
little
before
his
fit
comes
,
but
after
wards
let
him
take
only
20.
Drops
as
often
as
he
is
thirsty
,
but
in
continuall
Feavers
let
him
every
four
hours
take
20.
Drops
with
a
little
sugar
in
his
ordinary
drink
.
Dr
Sprackling
told
me
he
had
cured
many
continual
Feavers
this
way
,
which
made
tryal
of
upon
my
Wife
and
younger
daughter
,
and
found
good
successe
thereby
,
yet
it
is
not
my
intention
hereby
to
exclude
other
Remedies
which
in
this
case
may
be
administred
by
learned
Doctors
.
Many
have
enquired
of
me
whether
this
Spirit
of
Salt
be
beneficial
at
all
seasons
of
the
year
.
I
shall
therefore
give
them
further
satisfaction
by
what
followeth
.
LEt
such
therefore
know
that
it
being
a
preservative
for
all
things
and
nothing
being
more
agreable
to
humane
nature
then
it
whosoever
will
consult
and
provide
for
his
own
health
,
may
take
in
every
season
,
viz.
Winter
,
Spring
,
Summer
,
and
Autumn
,
Fir●●
Winter
,
when
all
kind
of
Flegmes
moist
swellings
,
and
extraordinary
spittings
are
common
amongst
men
:
because
Winter
is
naturally
moist
and
cold
through
plenty
of
Rain
,
and
length
of
the
Night
,
as
Hypocrates
testifies
in
his
book
de
natura
Hominis
.
Now
this
.
Spirit
of
Salt
being
known
and
approved
to
be
most
excellent
against
Fiegme
Rheume
,
Tumours
and
superfluity
of
Spitting
may
be
very
profitable
taken
,
as
also
2.
In
the
Spring
,
when
the
bloud
is
increased
.
3.
In
Summer
when
the
Bloud
is
far
more
increased
,
and
when
men
are
troubled
with
inflamations
and
Fluxes
of
blood
from
the
Nostils
,
and
are
very
hot
and
subject
to
Feavers
:
as
doth
Hypocrates
write
in
the
same
book
,
and
other
places
:
For
this
Spirit
doth
oppose
and
hinder
all
those
inconveniencies
,
being
of
it
's
,
own
nature
contrary
to
all
hot
Dislempers
,
as
those
that
have
made
use
of
it
,
have
found
by
experience
.
Besides
this
Spirit
hath
the
property
to
correct
depraved
and
malignant
humours
and
moisture
,
(
which
are
wont
to
hinder
nourishment
)
which
if
they
be
not
prevented
,
the
Belly
will
swell
,
and
thereupon
will
follow
an
exasperation
of
Scabs
and
Boyls
and
indigestion
,
which
extenuates
the
vigour
of
the
body
,
and
causes
Dropsies
and
other
evill
habits
and
Maladies
,
by
which
sick
persons
are
so
vexed
,
that
their
tast
is
taken
away
,
and
they
fall
into
Consumptions
,
and
lastly
,
in
this
Spirit
ought
more
principally
to
be
taken
,
in
Autumn
for
the
more
grievous
and
destructive
diseases
do
swarm
,
as
the
same
Hypocrates
in
his
de
Epidem
,
doth
write
and
at
that
time
many
are
oppressed
with
sickness
,
but
especially
those
that
are
subject
to
Consumptions
.
And
therefore
Women
alwayes
,
but
more
esoccially
ought
to
have
a
very
high
esteem
of
this
Spirit
,
that
they
may
keep
themselves
from
the
suppression
of
their
Monethly
courses
from
whence
do
arise
great
languishings
and
Consumptions
as
the
same
Author
relates
in
his
first
book
,
〈◊〉
〈◊〉
〈◊〉
〈◊〉
〈◊〉
,
for
those
women
having
collected
Flegme
and
filth
in
their
stomach
,
tremble
,
and
are
astonished
through
all
the
parts
of
their
body
,
because
Flegme
by
it's
pricking
quality
,
doth
detract
and
pluck
the
inward
membranes
which
covet
the
Bowels
,
which
from
the
weight
and
plenty
of
matter
,
that
intercepts
the
spiritall
and
respitating
wayes
,
cannot
breath
but
with
great
difficulty
.
In
the
same
season
also
extraordinary
and
spurious
Feavers
do
happen
,
which
are
most
difficult
to
care
and
full
of
danger
,
because
then
they
have
a
divers
permixture
and
inequality
of
humours
which
incommodities
are
prevented
by
this
Spirit
of
Salt
.
As
for
Children
they
ought
not
to
be
deprived
of
this
most
healthful
Spirit
,
because
they
are
subject
to
the
small
Pox
,
Measles
,
Gravel
,
&c.
and
in
their
Feavers
,
are
most
prone
to
convulsions
because
of
the
Crudity
of
their
aliment
and
sharpness
which
they
draw
from
the
Milk
,
and
from
the
weakness
of
the
nerves
and
sinews
,
and
therefore
they
are
wont
to
be
terrified
,
and
mourn
and
kick
with
their
feet
,
because
of
the
vitiousness
of
their
humours
,
and
corruption
that
proceeds
from
the
Milk
,
which
do
trouble
the
stomack
or
fill
the
brain
with
acrimonious
vapours
.
For
these
causes
this
Spirit
of
Salt
is
to
be
exhibited
to
Youth
,
That
the
breeding
of
the
Stone
be
stopt
in
the
beginning
:
for
Boyes
are
more
obnoxious
to
breed
the
stone
,
then
men
,
as
Hypocrates
in
libro
de
natura
hominis
very
well
observes
;
and
also
there
shews
the
reason
,
to
wit
,
the
great
heat
that
nature
affords
for
their
growth
,
and
he
in
Libe
de
Aere
,
Loco
,
&
Aquis
,
shews
also
another
reason
for
the
stone
in
Boys
,
viz
,
their
mothers
Milk
,
which
is
hot
and
cholerick
,
and
therefore
he
prescribes
water
,
to
be
well
mixed
with
their
wine
,
but
this
Spirit
of
Salt
mixed
in
our
common
drink
is
far
more
excellent
then
wine
,
because
it
doth
not
so
scorch
and
dry
the
veins
as
wine
doth
,
for
this
Spirit
of
Salt
,
its
contrarie
to
heat
,
it
suffers
not
any
thing
which
is
either
grasse
,
or
any
wayes
troublesome
,
to
stay
in
the
bladder
,
but
ejects
it
by
urine
,
by
that
which
is
said
Parents
may
learn
how
to
prevent
the
stone
in
their
children
,
unto
which
they
are
so
much
subject
,
viz.
by
this
my
Spirit
of
Salt
,
these
and
other
maladies
this
Spirit
doth
dispell
.
Therefore
I
have
insisted
the
more
plainly
upon
the
vertues
of
it
for
the
glory
of
God
and
satisfaction
and
health
of
my
neighbours
,
An
Aduertisement
.
Envy
is
wont
to
snarl
at
Virtue
,
but
it
can
never
hurt
it
.
There
are
very
many
,
who
out
of
a
perverse
opinion
,
with
words
artificial
enough
,
dare
carp
at
,
and
dispraise
this
Spirit
of
Salt
,
notwithstanding
they
are
altogether
ignorant
of
the
Preparation
of
it
.
To
whom
this
saying
out
of
Hippocrates
,
in
his
Book
de
Decenti
habitu
seu
Decoro
,
shall
be
a
sufficient
Answer
.
〈◊〉
〈◊〉
〈◊〉
〈◊〉
〈◊〉
.
A
most
excellent
thing
is
that
reason
,
which
is
drawn
from
the
matter
which
any
man
hath
learned
:
for
whatsoever
it
be
that
is
wrought
by
Art
proceeds
from
Reason
:
but
whatsoever
is
artificially
spoken
,
but
not
artificially
performed
,
argues
both
the
way
and
reason
void
of
Art
or
skill
.
Therefore
any
thing
only
opinionated
without
Action
,
is
a
notable
token
of
lack
of
knowledge
,
and
want
of
skill
.
And
a
bare
Opinion
,
of
severall
Drs.
in
Physick
without
ever
experiencing
the
truth
thereof
,
is
the
cause
why
themselves
are
spoken
against
,
and
their
Parents
miscarry
,
for
the
Sick
wants
Help
,
not
Reasonings
.
Some
others
again
studying
their
own
private
Lucre
,
raile
against
me
,
and
speak
whatsoever
comes
uppermost
(
as
if
I
had
done
nothing
but
ill
.
)
But
to
these
I
oppose
those
very
many
men
,
that
have
made
tryal
of
this
my
Spirit
of
Salt
,
and
having
recovered
their
health
by
it
,
have
commended
it
very
highly
,
&
have
given
a
verylarge
Testimony
of
it's
Virtues
.
Some
of
them
having
found
the
benefit
of
it
against
Obstructions
;
others
against
the
Scurvy
;
others
against
Consumptions
;
others
against
the
Tooth-ache
;
others
against
Malignant
Feavers
;
others
against
Agues
;
others
against
the
Stone
in
the
Reins
;
others
against
the
Suppression
of
Urine
;
others
against
the
Dropsie
;
others
against
the
Weakness
of
the
Sinews
,
Muscles
and
joynts
;
others
against
the
Swimming
vapours
of
the
Head
,
and
Head-ache
;
others
against
Catarrhs
and
Colds
,
so
that
indeed
,
(
as
some
Letters
sent
unto
me
do
testifie
)
it
may
be
accounted
a
Catholick
or
Vniversalmedicament
.
Therefore
let
none
hence
forward
speak
against
me
or
this
my
Spirit
,
least
they
appear
to
display
their
own
ignorance
and
withall
,
envy
to
truth
,
but
rather
bless
God
that
they
enjoy
so
excellent
a
medicine
.
Therefore
,
for
my
part
,
I
shall
neaver
leave
off
preparing
it
;
if
for
no
other
reason
,
but
only
that
I
know
,
it
is
most
Excellently
good
.
A
second
Advertisement
Many
of
my
friends
,
intelligent
men
,
do
wonder
,
and
say
how
is
it
possible
,
that
one
medicine
can
cure
so
many
and
so
vatious
Diseases
:
To
whom
before
I
answer
,
I
wil
bring
this
saying
out
of
Hypocrates
in
his
book
de
Natura
Hominis
,
who
saith
,
〈◊〉
〈◊〉
〈◊〉
〈◊〉
〈◊〉
.
That
all
Diseases
proceed
partly
from
the
manner
if
our
living
,
and
partly
from
the
air
we
draw
into
us
,
without
which
we
cannot
live
.
Now
then
,
if
any
man
have
an
excellent
water
by
him
,
whereby
the
body
is
either
kept
in
continual
health
,
or
restor'd
to
health
when
sick
,
it
's
plain
he
may
be
preserved
till
the
time
limited
by
God
for
his
death
:
but
experience
hath
found
out
7.
my
Spirit
of
Salt
will
do
these
,
for
it
doth
render
the
bowels
and
inward
parts
clean
and
firm
,
doth
corroborate
and
strengthen
the
Faculties
,
and
keep
them
constant
,
makes
good
and
easie
Concoction
,
and
to
breath
freely
and
keeps
his
whole
body
in
a
like
temper
and
heat
;
for
the
firmness
and
strength
of
the
bowels
,
and
the
integrity
of
the
Faculties
doth
much
further
the
preservation
of
health
;
for
indeed
they
are
the
very
Fort
and
Castle
of
our
Livelihood
;
from
whence
Hypocrates
else
where
commends
that
man
who
is
〈◊〉
〈◊〉
〈◊〉
〈◊〉
〈◊〉
,
that
is
,
he
that
hath
clean
and
strong
Bowels
.
But
this
I
say
for
my
Conclusion
,
that
the
Reader
may
diligently
observe
,
that
he
take
not
Doubtfull
things
for
True
,
Weak
things
for
Solid
,
and
Arbitrary
for
things
surely
ratified
;
for
whatsoever
by
daily
Experience
is
certainly
approved
,
ought
alwayes
to
be
preferred
before
any
that
happens
by
Chance
,
and
that
more
espeeially
in
Chymical
Medicines
;
In
which
,
as
in
a
storm
at
Sea
,
the
Mariner
hath
much
adoe
to
attain
his
defired
Port
,
without
danger
of
being
swallowed
up
of
Quick-sands
,
or
beaten
in
pieces
against
Rocks
;
whereas
experience
dictates
,
that
many
being
deterred
by
the
shipwrack
of
their
Fortunes
,
have
cast
away
all
hope
and
expectation
of
obtaining
their
wished-for-Haven
.
This
Spirit
is
to
be
had
in
several
Glasses
sealed
with
the
Rose
and
Eagle
,
with
3.
Greek
Letters
,
Κ.
Ρ.
Χ.
And
about
the
Seal
,
Verus
Spiritus
Salis
-
It
is
sold
at
the
Authours
house
next
door
to
the
three
Kings
Inn
in
Southampton-Buildings
near
the
Kings
Gate
in
Holborn
.
-
As
also
by
Mr.
Milward
Bookseller
at
Westminster-Hall-gate
.
-
Mr.
William
Benson
Barber
at
the
three
Tuns
by
Charing-Cross
.
-
By
William
Grover
at
the
Barber-Chirurgeans
at
Picadilly
near
St.
James's
Fields
-
At
Mr.
Johnsons
at
the
Red
Lion
in
the
Outward
Rowe
in
the
New
Exchange
.
-
Mr.
Charles
Morgan
Grocer
at
the
Angel
in
Henrietta-street
in
Covent-Garden
.
-
Mr.
Charles
Brandon
Cheesemonger
at
the
Fryingpan
in
New-Market
.
-
By
Edward
Cox
at
the
Indian
Gown
in
the
Strand
,
near
Strand-bridge
.
-
By
Samuel
Speed
Bookseller
at
the
Rainbow
in
Fleetstreet
.
-
Mr.
Herrick
Stationer
at
Gray's-Inn-Gate
.
-
Mr.
Francis
Gerard
at
the
Three
Bouls
next
to
Brook-house
in
Holborn
.
-
Mr.
Redmayne
Printer
in
Clerkenwell-Close
.
-
By
Samuel
Tompson
at
the
Bishops-head
in
Duck-Lane
.
-
Mr.
George
Thody
Cheesemonger
in
Aldersgate-street
.
-
Jane
Buckle
at
the
Bodice
and
Sleeves
in
Aldersgatestreet
.
-
Mr.
Daniel
Pelcome
Millener
at
the
Golden
Goat
in
Jewen-street
.
-
Mr.
John
Low
Watchmaker
at
the
Golden
B●ll
in
Newstreet
in
Moor-fields
,
over
against
Little
Moor-gate
.
-
Mr.
George
Philips
a
Potter
over
against
the
Meal-market
in
Southwark
.
At
any
of
these
places
may
be
had
what
quantity
of
this
Spirit
any
desireth
,
at
the
rate
of
Eight
shillings
a
Pint
;
and
to
that
end
Bottles
of
Pints
,
Half-pints
,
and
Quarter
of
Pints
are
there
sealed
up
to
be
had
;
and
what
is
so
sealed
and
fold
,
is
the
onely
avouched
Spirit
of
Salt
.
Of
other
Medicines
which
are
made
Ex
Sacro
Saturno
.
The
praise
and
excellency
of
Sacri
Saturni
you
shall
find
in
my
other
small
book
,
intituled
,
A
Discourse
of
Antimony
,
which
is
to
be
had
at
my
house
.
MOreover
,
there
are
made
of
Antimony
several
sorts
of
Medicines
,
namely
,
the
Crocus
,
or
Mineral
Saffron
;
the
Flowers
,
the
Glass
of
Antimony
,
the
Antimonial
Cup
,
the
Butter
,
the
Mercurius
vitae
;
or
Vomiting
Powder
;
the
Regulus
;
the
Golden
Sulphur
;
the
Salt
,
and
Oyl
made
thereof
by
resolution
in
a
cold
place
;
as
also
several
kinds
of
Tinctures
.
For
our
part
,
we
know
how
to
make
four
different
Tinctures
of
Antimony
,
whereof
the
one
excels
the
other
in
virtue
,
according
to
the
purity
of
the
matter
,
whereof
they
are
prepared
.
The
same
way
of
our
Sweating
Powder
:
and
these
our
Medicines
cause
no
Vomits
at
all
,
but
work
onely
by
Sweating
,
and
that
kindly
too
;
and
without
any
molestation
or
offence
to
the
stomack
.
And
at
Cambridge
there
are
many
persons
who
can
attest
this
truth
with
me
,
as
also
here
in
London
.
We
prepare
also
,
besides
the
Tinctures
,
and
the
Diaphoretick
,
another
Medicament
,
which
is
a
red
Powder
,
and
we
call
it
the
Theion
of
Hypocrates
,
and
our
Panodon
,
because
it
purgeth
all
the
Emunctories
,
or
passages
of
the
Body
,
by
Vomit
,
by
Stool
,
by
Urine
,
by
Sweat
,
and
insensible
transpiration
,
We
prepare
also
the
Salt
of
Antimony
,
which
hath
the
same
effects
with
our
Theion
,
this
onely
excepted
,
that
the
Salt
purgeth
onely
downwards
,
by
Stool
and
Urine
,
and
in
that
respect
is
better
than
our
red
Powder
for
such
Patients
,
who
cannot
endure
Vomiting
Medicines
.
Of
all
,
and
each
of
these
we
shall
now
discourse
,
that
such
persons
who
desire
to
have
them
,
may
know
what
they
are
good
for
,
and
how
they
ought
to
be
taken
,
and
in
what
quantity
.
Of
the
Vse
,
Virtue
and
Dose
of
our
Antimonial
Tincture
.
This
Tincture
is
a
good
and
safe
Medicine
,
and
may
be
taken
inwardly
,
or
applyed
outwardly
with
much
benefit
;
for
it
cures
the
Leprosie
,
the
French
Pox
,
the
Seurvy
,
all
Feavers
,
the
Falling
Sickness
,
the
Dropsie
,
the
Plague
,
the
Meazles
,
the
Itch
,
and
such
other
Diseases
.
In
Meagrims
,
and
pains
of
the
head
,
and
the
Hypocondriack
melancholy
,
it
avails
much
.
It
expels
Poisons
,
cures
those
that
are
Asthmatical
;
killeth
Worms
,
and
helps
in
many
other
distempers
,
which
cannot
be
cured
with
Simples
.
It
cleanseth
the
Bloud
,
emptieth
the
stomach
of
all
vicious
humours
,
brings
down
the
Courses
,
and
maketh
Barren
Women
Fruitful
;
in
the
Gout
also
,
and
the
Stone
,
it
is
a
commendable
Medicine
.
The
Dose
thereof
is
alterable
,
according
to
the
age
of
the
Patient
,
wherein
also
there
must
be
a
respect
had
to
his
strength
,
and
to
the
violence
of
the
Disease
.
To
little
Children
of
2
,
3
,
4.
or
6.
moneths
old
,
you
may
give
one
or
two
drops
in
their
mothers
milk
against
VVorms
,
Itch
,
Feavers
,
Convulsions
,
Falling
Sickness
,
or
Meazles
;
but
to
Children
of
one
,
two
,
or
three
years
old
,
you
may
give
four
drops
in
milk
or
Wine
,
and
you
may
safely
repeat
this
Dose
every
third
or
fourth
day
.
But
If
you
would
onely
use
this
Medicine
as
a
preservative
to
prevent
diseases
,
then
you
may
give
it
little
Children
twice
a
moneth
,
and
it
will
strengthen
them
,
and
prevent
the
said
Diseases
,
by
cleansing
their
bodies
,
and
purging
out
all
bad
humors
.
But
to
persons
of
fifteen
years
of
age
,
or
24.
you
may
give
fix
or
ten
drops
in
sugar'd
Wine
.
And
to
those
of
25.
and
so
forwards
to
50
years
of
age
,
you
may
give
10
,
20
,
or
40
drops
:
and
always
you
may
increase
or
diminish
the
Dose
,
according
to
the
age
of
the
Patient
,
with
respect
had
to
the
strength
of
the
Disease
,
and
his
Body
.
In
the
Gout
and
the
Stone
,
give
10
drops
in
Wine
or
Ale
every
day
in
the
morning
fasting
:
but
if
the
Patient
be
very
weak
,
give
it
onely
every
third
or
fourth
day
,
and
so
continue
it
to
the
end
of
the
Cure
;
but
let
him
withall
use
a
temperate
diet
.
In
the
Leprosie
,
the
French
Pox
,
and
the
Scurvy
,
take
this
Medicine
every
day
in
the
morning
;
but
if
the
Patient
be
weak
,
then
take
it
but
every
second
day
,
and
that
so
long
as
you
find
it
necessary
.
In
the
Falling-sickness
,
and
the
Dropsie
,
it
is
to
be
taken
after
the
same
manner
.
But
in
intermitting
Feavers
,
take
it
an
hour
,
or
〈◊〉
,
before
the
Fitt
,
or
when
the
Fitt
is
quite
over
;
and
the
Patients
should
always
in
their
ordinary
drinks
take
some
of
our
Spirit
of
Salt
,
in
every
distemper
.
But
if
it
be
a
Quotidian
Feaver
,
then
take
the
Tincture
every
morning
.
In
Pestilential
Diseases
,
take
a
Dose
of
it
presently
,
and
repeat
it
every
day
.
But
if
you
would
use
it
onely
for
a
preservative
to
prevent
the
Plague
,
then
take
it
but
once
a
week
.
In
all
other
outward
distempers
,
you
must
take
a
dose
of
it
in
the
beginning
of
the
Disease
,
and
continue
it
once
every
day
till
your
distemper
be
removed
;
and
by
this
means
all
maladies
may
be
cured
,
without
putting
the
Patients
to
any
pain
,
Our
Diaphoretick
Powder
is
also
effectual
in
all
Diseases
,
wherein
we
have
prescribed
the
Tincture
:
and
may
be
administred
from
one
Grain
to
40
,
having
always
a
respect
to
the
age
and
strength
of
the
Patient
.
The
best
Vehicle
to
administer
it
in
,
is
Malago
Wine
;
and
let
the
Patient
keep
in
his
bed
to
sweat
,
as
he
must
do
also
when
he
takes
the
Tincture
.
And
always
in
intermitting
Feavers
give
the
Powder
,
as
well
as
the
Tincture
,
before
the
Fitt
.
Of
the
Diaphoretick
Powder
.
This
Medicine
is
not
onely
successful
in
the
same
distempers
that
Tincture
of
Antimony
is
,
but
in
many
others
;
for
it
perfectly
cures
Itch
,
Pimples
,
old
Vlcers
,
and
Scabs
,
which
through
that
abundant
moisture
that
is
in
the
body
,
often
become
hard
to
cure
,
the
Dose
is
this
:
Let
the
Patient
take
every
morning
about
four
or
five
hours
before
dinner
,
half
a
scruple
,
or
half
a
draghm
in
a
spoonful
of
some
generous
Wine
,
and
this
for
three
weeks
or
more
:
And
it
's
wonderful
to
behold
what
effects
it
hath
above
all
Potions
made
of
the
decoction
of
Guaiacum
,
Salsapatilla
,
Clina
,
or
other
common
remedies
used
for
this
end
.
This
I
can
speak
upon
my
own
experience
,
having
found
upon
my
giving
it
,
a
most
happy
and
notable
success
,
and
that
not
onely
in
strong
,
but
also
weak
persons
,
and
infants
;
it
chiefly
provokes
sweat
,
if
the
Patient
keeps
his
bed
,
and
sometimes
it
works
insensibly
by
transpiration
:
for
it
will
quickly
discover
its
virtue
for
the
good
of
the
Patient
:
Moreover
,
this
Powder
may
be
carried
more
conveniently
then
the
Tincture
can
:
yet
let
every
one
take
which
he
likes
best
.
Of
the
Theion
of
Hypocrates
.
This
is
a
most
excellent
Medicine
against
the
Falling-sickness
,
Feavers
,
Plague
,
Gout
,
Leprosie
,
French
Pox
,
pains
in
the
Head
,
Meazles
,
and
Melancholy
;
and
in
one
word
,
it
is
a
commendable
Medicine
in
all
kinds
of
Diseases
.
In
outward
maladies
also
,
as
old
Sores
and
Wounds
,
it
effects
much
:
namely
,
if
the
Patient
be
inwardly
purged
with
it
:
women
with
child
onely
excepted
,
for
to
them
it
must
not
be
administred
,
nor
conveniently
can
it
be
to
any
such
,
who
are
so
far
spent
,
and
weakened
with
Diseases
,
that
they
have
not
strength
enough
left
to
take
Physick
.
The
usual
Dose
to
those
that
are
not
above
15
years
,
is
from
one
Grain
to
3
,
4
,
and
5.
To
those
that
are
of
full
age
,
and
in
the
flower
of
their
youth
,
such
a
Dose
is
to
be
administred
,
as
shall
be
able
to
make
them
vomit
;
namely
,
6
,
or
8
Grains
;
but
if
the
Patient
abhors
a
Vomit
,
then
let
him
take
our
Salt
of
Antimony
,
whereof
we
shall
speak
hereafter
.
To
infants
,
and
little
children
,
young
of
age
,
the
Dose
is
from
half
a
Grain
,
to
one
Grain
.
It
may
also
be
administred
to
new-born
children
against
Convulsions
,
and
Epileptick
Fitts
,
but
the
Dose
must
not
exceed
the
bigness
of
the
seed
of
a
Rape
,
and
it
must
be
given
in
the
mothers
milk
.
But
if
the
child
be
strong
,
and
above
half
a
year
old
,
you
may
encrease
the
Dose
,
so
as
it
may
effect
some
visible
operation
,
and
purge
out
the
bad
humours
;
and
by
this
means
you
may
also
prevent
the
Meazles
,
and
many
other
Diseases
which
use
to
afflict
children
.
Of
a
truth
,
by
this
Medicine
all
Maladies
wherewith
men
are
troubled
,
may
be
easily
cured
,
and
at
a
cheap
rate
.
Purging
Pills
.
I
have
found
out
a
way
of
preparing
certain
Pills
with
the
Salt
of
Hypocrates
,
which
purge
gently
,
and
with
good
success
,
the
same
distempers
that
the
Theion
of
Hypocrates
doth
,
but
especially
in
the
Head-ach
,
Gout
and
Gravel
,
for
they
purge
not
onely
by
Stool
,
but
also
by
Vrine
:
I
have
cured
many
women
of
other
pains
in
the
head
with
them
:
They
are
indeed
a
most
excellent
and
universal
Purge
.
The
way
to
take
them
is
this
:
Take
five
or
six
,
or
fewer
,
(
according
to
the
age
and
strength
of
the
Patient
)
and
mingle
them
with
the
Pap
of
a
roasted
Apple
,
and
after
one
Stool
,
take
Veal
,
or
Lamb.
broth
without
any
Salt
;
instead
whereof
,
infuse
twenty
drops
of
the
Spirit
of
Salt
,
and
you
will
find
an
happy
issue
thereof
.
Besides
the
aforesaid
Medicines
,
there
is
to
be
had
one
other
,
which
comprehends
all
the
virtues
of
Animals
and
Vegetables
,
and
it
called
Aqua
Caelica
,
whose
virtue
and
use
is
as
followeth
.
Of
the
Virtues
and
Use
of
Aqua
Coelica
.
Aqua
Coelica
is
a
Spirit
very
volatile
and
piercing
,
and
may
be
used
both
outwardly
and
inwardly
.
First
,
it
is
good
against
all
obstructions
and
stopping
;
it
cleanseth
the
bloud
:
it
is
excellent
good
against
the
Plague
,
and
all
Epidemical
diseases
,
as
the
Venereal
malady
,
Leprosie
,
Scurvy
,
Hypochondriacal
melancholy
,
Malignant
Feavers
,
and
all
diseases
which
are
dispersed
by
sweating
or
bathing
.
It
cures
all
kinds
of
Agues
,
and
the
Cholick
,
and
all
Winds
:
It
doth
ease
pains
which
happen
by
a
fall
or
bruisings
;
it
causeth
Urine
and
Sweating
,
and
withall
expels
Malignant
humours
:
it
helps
the
stoppings
of
the
Terms
,
and
the
stifling
of
the
Matrix
:
it
is
prevalent
in
stiff
obstructions
,
the
Falling-sickness
and
Palsie
,
and
in
irregular
and
extraordinary
Terms
of
Women
,
a
most
admirable
remedy
.
And
,
in
a
word
,
this
Water
,
before
all
other
things
,
is
a
most
rare
comforter
of
our
connatural
humane
substance
;
because
it
preserves
from
corruption
,
comforts
our
strength
,
and
continually
restores
and
corroborates
our
vital
Spirits
,
because
it
digests
all
crudities
,
and
all
superfluities
and
defects
of
our
body
,
and
brings
them
to
an
equal
poise
,
and
because
it
causeth
many
good
effects
,
according
to
the
disposition
of
the
Subject
to
whom
it
is
applied
.
The
Dose
is
from
four
drops
to
fourty
,
according
to
the
age
and
strength
of
the
party
taking
it
,
in
a
glass
of
Malage
Wine
:
but
for
want
of
such
Wine
,
in
Ale
or
Beer
,
Besides
,
it
is
a
most
excellent
remedy
against
the
Gout
in
the
joynts
,
and
all
parts
of
the
body
:
it
extinguisheth
all
Inflammations
,
and
cures
the
Gangrene
and
Ring-worm
,
it
dissolves
congealed
bloud
:
it
eases
pains
and
swellings
,
it
strengthens
the
sinews
:
also
mingled
with
running
or
conduit-water
,
it
eases
the
Tooth-atch
:
mingled
with
a
Glyster
,
it
kills
Worms
,
and
mitigateth
the
Cholick
.
I
also
for
many
Diseases
mingle
it
with
the
Spirit
of
Salt
,
to
be
used
inwardly
.
Further
,
this
Aqua
Coelica
is
most
excellent
in
all
griefs
and
pains
of
the
body
,
if
the
parts
affected
be
anointed
therewith
.
A
Specifick
against
Catarhs
and
the
Cough
.
I
have
by
me
a
most
pleasant
and
cordial
Water
,
which
is
very
soveraign
and
effectual
against
Catarhs
and
Coughs
,
if
one
or
two
spoonfuls
thereof
(
according
to
the
age
and
strength
of
the
Patient
)
be
taken
every
four
hours
in
the
day
;
yea
,
and
by
night
too
,
if
the
Patient
be
troubled
much
then
:
it
cures
in
a
very
short
time
(
as
is
to
be
seen
in
the
Twentieth
Testimony
,
and
Seventh
Page
of
this
Book
;
but
yet
the
Diaphoretick
Powder
is
not
to
be
neglected
,
to
the
end
that
the
Patient
may
sweat
twice
in
the
week
.
I
have
most
haply
cured
many
by
this
Specifick
.
Laus
DEO
.
FINIS
.