habit of Body Take half a Peck of Sea Scurvygrass bruis'd Horse Radish Root slic'd thin one Ounce of Cinnamon Nutmegs Cardamoms and Ginger bruis'd of each half an Ounce 12 Oranges cut in quarters of Raisins of the Sun ston'd half a pound infuse all these 24 hours in 3 quarts of White Wine put them all into a cold Still with 2 quarts of Water and draw off with a gentle Fire about 3 quarts take about half a Pint of it every Morning and Afternoon To Cure a Felon Take Sage and White Soap of each equal parts mix them well and lay to the part it presently gives ease and stops its going any further To make Paracelsus's Plaster Dr. Lower's way Take of Litharge of Gold and Silver of each 3 Ounces of the best Salad and Linseed Oil of each a Pint and an half set them over the Fire stirring them continually as soon as they boil add to them in powder Red Lâ—â—d and Lapis Calâ—minaris of each half a pound 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 boil till they look black and grow â—hick then bâ—ing taken off the Fire add of yellow Wax and black Rosin of each a Pound of Gum Sandrack half a Pound of Amber Olibanum Myrrh Aloes of both the kinds of Bithwort-root of Mummy Dragons Blood Lemnian Earth white Vitriol Bloodstone and Camphire of each one Ounce all finely powder'd and set over the Fire again give one gentle boil and put to it of Oil of Bays and Venice Turpentine of each half a pound of Oil of Juniper 4 Ounces and last of all put in these following Gums dissolved in Vinegar and strain'd viz. Galbanum Sagapenum Opoponax Ammoniacum and Bdellium of each 3 Ounces When it is boil'd enough being dropt upon a Stone it will not stick to your Fingers All the time you are making the Plaster take great care that you keep it constantly stirring for otherwise you spoil the whole Mass For a Stich or Pain in the side Take Chamomil Flowers Oatmeal and Bran of each equal parts put them in Bags and lay hot to the part that is pained change them as often as they Cool To make a very good Surfeit water Take of the best Spirit of Wine one Gallon of Damask Rose water one Quart of Poppy Water one Pint of Raisins ston'd one Pound and an half of Brown Sugar Candy one Pound of Dates slic'd and Raisins ston'd of each 4. Ounces of Cloves Mace Nutmegs Cinnamon and Aniseeds of each one Ounce bruise them well two large handfuls of Poppy Leaves of Balm and Angelica of each one handful Infuse for 4 days close covered then strain and keep it for your use For a Weakness or Giddiness in the Head Take dry'd Rosemary Tops and Rose Leaves Lavender Flowers red Sage and Mint of each one handful of Cloves Nutmegs Mastick Benjamin and Storax of each half an Ounce bruise them well and being quilted in red Sarcenet wear next your Head To make Milk-water very useful in all sorts of Fevers and Consumptions Take of Carduus 2 handfuls of Rue Goats Rue Angelica Worm-wood Mint and Balm of each one handful put them all being well bruised into a cold Still with a Gallon of Milk and draw off with a very gentle Fire least it should run thick you may draw off almost 3 Quarts Drink a Glass of it at any time sweetned with Sugar To Cure an Imposthume Take the Roots of Dragon stamp'd with White-wine strain and drink a good Draught of the Liquor which will break and bring it away without any thing else Dr. Lower's Stomatick Tincture which being continued for a considerable time perfectly Cures those that are much troubled with the Cholick Take of Gentian Root slic'd thin of the yellow Peel of Oranges of Calamus Aromaticus grosly beaten of each one Ounce of Rhubarb slic'd half an Ounce of Aniseeds and Coriander seeds bruis'd of each 3 Drams of Hiera Picra 3 Drams Infuse them warm 24 hours in a quart of White-wine then strain and take of it 3 or 4 spoonfuls every morning fasting an hour after you have taken it For Violent pains in the Ears Take an Head of Garlick and roast it then take of the softest of it and mix with as much Mithridate and apply it about Bed time to the Patients Ear as hot as he can bear it if there is occasion renew again the next day To preserve the Face from being deform'd by the Small Pox. Take an Ounce and an half of Pomatum of Oil of Almonds one Ounce of Sperma ceti and Virgins Wax of each 3 Drams of Damask Rose Water one Ounce set them all together over the Fire and as soon as they are melted take them off and after you have stir'd them very well let them stand till they are cold then make a hole and drain out the Water and with a Feather anoint the Patients Face To Cure the pains of the Cramp Take of the Oil of St. John's wort and Spirit of Lavender of each one Ounce mix them very well and with the mixture rub the part affected To Cure a sore Throat that is Inflam'd Take of Plantain Water half a Pint beat it well with the white of a New laid Egg then strain it and sweeten it with white Sugar let the Patient wash his Mouth with it as often as he pleases To fortify the Stomach and stop Vomiting Take of the Salt of Wormwood one Scruple give it in a spoonful of Syrup of Lemons with 3 or 4 Spoonfuls of Mint Water after it repeat it every 2 hours till the Vomiting ceases For the Hoemorrhoids Take of Diapalma melted down very thin with Oil of Chamomil one Ounce put to it Saffron finely powder'd one Scruple Opium 3 Grains mix them well and being moderately warm anoint the part affected For Hysterical Vapours by Dr. Lower Take of strain'd Galbanum one Dram of Assa faetida Myrrh Castor and Salt of Amber of each 2 Scruples make into a Mass with a sufficient Quantity of Natural Balsam of which being made into Pills take 3 every Morning and Night in a spoonful of Hysterick-water An Approved Medicine for a Burn or Scald Take the White of an Egg and as much of the best Linseed Oil beat them well together dip a Cloth in it and apply to the Sore often shifting the Cloth A Strengthning Plaister for the Back Take half a Pint of Oil of Roses four Ounces of white Lead finely pouder'd first put the Oil over the fire and when it is a little warm put into it the white Lead and a quarter of a pound of Bees-Wax cut very thin keep it continually stirring till it is throughly incorporated and looks blackish then take it off the fire and as it cools put in a Dram of Camphire of white Saunders and Myrrh pouder'd of each two Drams of fine Bole and Terra sigillata of each one Dram continue stirring it till it is quite cold make it into rolls and use it as you have occasion for any weakness wasting
which if you take for the Stone mix a dram of the Powder of Amber with a spoonful of it drinking 3 or 4 spoonful after it if for the Palsie or Convulsion take 4 spoonfuls without adding any thing in the morning fasting For a Bruise Take the Powder of Jet and let the Patient drink of it as much as will lie upon a Six-pence every morning in a draught of any convenient Liquor till such time as he is perfectly well Or take the tender Sprigs of an Oak dry and beat to Powder of which give the same quantity in the same manner An Excellent Cataplasm to be apply'd to any part that is Bruis'd Take of the best Salad or Neatsfoot Oil of each half a pint of Honey and Turpentine of each 2 ounces or Bole Armoniack powder'd 6 drams Hogs-lard 4 ounces of White-wine Vinegar half a pound let them boil together in a Pipkin about the latter end add of Bean or Wheat-flower enough to make it thick spread and apply warm to the place that is hurt removing once in 12 hours For St. Anthony's Fire Take of Sengreen and Cream of White-wine Vinegar and Boars Liver dry'd and powder'd of each equal parts beat them well together and with the crumbs of Whitebread make of the same thickness as a Poultis apply to the part renewing it every 12 hours To make Captain Green 's Famous Powder which cures Cancers of the Mouth fastens loose Teeth heals any old Sore or Vlcer and being with a Feather drop'd into weak and sore Eyes mightily strengthens them Take an ounce of Camphire scrap'd very thin 4 ounces of Copperas rub'd to powder put them both together into a Crucible and calcine them with a moderate fire let the Crucible be very close cover'd as soon as it is calcin'd enough it will become hard then take the Pot from the fire which as soon as it is cold break to pieces and take out what was contain'd in it rub it to a fine powder and mingle with 4 ounces of Bole Armoniack likewise finely powder'd When you have occasion to use the Powder take half an ounce of it put it into a Bason and pour upon it a quart of boiling water as soon as the water is cold put it together with the Powder into a Bottle and use it twice aday after each time of using shake the Bottle this water being injected in a short time heals any sort of Fistule For the Black Jaundice Take an handful of the long Leaves which grow upon the Artichoke stalks put them into a Pot with 3 pints of Ale let the Pot stand in a warm place close cover'd for 12 hours take half a pint of the Liquor with a quarter of a pint of White-wine every morning fasting for 9 mornings successively let a dram of Saffron tied in a Rag be hung in the Pot the Leaves must be bruis'd before they are put into the Ale An Electuary for a Cough or great Cold. Take of Virgins Honey clarified and strong Ale Wort of each a pint of the best Malaga Sack half a pint of the Juice of Liquorish 4 ounces boil them together almost an hour then take from the fire and put to it of the Powder of Elicampane Orris-root and Benjamin of each half an ounce mix and take a spoonful of it at any time when you are troubled with your Cough For a Child that hath the Falling-Sickness Take of Dill Featherfew and Savin of each a small handful bruise them and fry them in half a pint of the best Salad Oil strain out the Oil and anoint the child's Stomach with it every morning and evening apply the Herbs also to the Child's Stomach as warm as you think it is able to bear them A Soveraign Oil for the Numb Palsie Take a Fox new kill'd case him and bowel him and put into his Belly of Dill Mugwort Chamomil Ground-Pine Southernwood Red Sage Origanum Hops Rosemary Balm Betony Sweet Marjoram and Lavender-flowers of each one handful let them be all well bruis'd take also of the Oils of Rue Castor and Chamomil of each 4 ounces mix the Oils with the Herbs as soon as you have put the Herbs in sew up his Belly close and roast him with a quick fire save the Oil that drops from him with which anoint the part twice aday rubbing it well in over a Chafingdish of Coals To make Dr. Lower's Gargarism which cools all Inflammations of the Throat Take of Frogs Spawn and Plantain Water of each 2 ounces Sugar of Lead one dram Syrup of Mulberries one ounce mix and wash your Throat with it often For the Worms in Children Take of Mithridate and Honey of each one Penyworth Oil of Mace 2 Penyworth melt them together and spread upon Sheeps Leather cut in the wape of an Heart Oil of Savin and Wormwood of each 6 drops of Aloes and Saffron in powder of each one dram rub the Oils and strow the Powders all over the Plasters apply it being warm'd to the Child's Stomach with the point upwards To make Dr. L's Cataplasm which ripens Tumours and cures Inflammations Take of Marshmallow-roots half a pound of White Lily Roots a quarter of a pound of Figs and White Bryony-roots of each 2 ounces of Chamomil-flowers one handful boil in Ale-wort till they are soft stamp them in a Mortar and mix with Linseed and Fenugreenseed in powder of each an ounce make into a Poultis to be apply'd warm to the part affected put on a fresh one every 12 hours every time that you apply it moisten it with Linseed Oil newly drawn let the Roots be cut into thin slices before you boil them in the Ale For Eyes that are troubled with a Hot Rheum Take an handful of Rue 3 ounces of White-wine stamp them together strain out the Juice let it stand to settle and with the clearest of it wash your Eyes every morning and evening For a Consumption of the Lungs Take 50 Snails without their Shells 4 handfuls of Ground Ivy the Whites of 9 Newlaid-Eggs of Whitebread-crumbs one pound 4 Nutmegs slic'd 2 Orange Peels a gallon of Cows Milk a quart of Sack put them into a Rose Still and draw off with a moderate fire take a quarter of a pint of the water twice aday sweetned with Balsamick Syrup To make Dr. Lower's Pills which open Obstructions cause a good Complexion and strengthen the Stomach Take a dram and an half of the Stomach Pills with the Gums Gentian-root powder'd one dram Salt of Wormwood half a dram Steel prepar'd with Sulphur 2 drams make into Pills with a sufficient quantity of Elixir Proprietatis of which take 3 every night and morning FINIS
Water Cured a Gentleman after he had been blind a whole Year Take also a Rag of Holland Cloath and burn it between two Pewter Dishes and of the Water that comes from it drop a little into the Eye every Night For sore Nipples Take of Sperma Ceti Oil of Almonds and Virgins-wax of each an equal quantity melt them together and every Morning and Evening anoint the part For extream Looseness Take a Pomewater rost it soft and mix the Pulp of it with as much Chalk finely scraped mix them well together with a Knife on a Trencher and apply to the Patients Navel as hot as he can endure it let it lie on 24 hours Dr. C n's Receipt to stop Vomiting and strengthen the Stomach Take of Spearmint Barley and Cinnamon Water of each 3 Ounces of Plague-water 2 Ounces of Salt of Wormwood one Dram of Juice of Lemons one Ounce 3 Leaves of Gold Confection of Hyacinth 2 Drams Syrup of red Poppies an Ounce and an half mix and give 4 spoonfulls every 4 hours shaking the Viol. An approv'd Poultis for an Ulcer Take a good quantity of Bryony Roots stamp them and boil them in a sufficient quantity of Bacon-grease till it grows stiff this Cur'd a Mans Knee that was Fistulated in several places A Receipt that Cured a Gentleman who had for a long time spit Blood in a great Quantity and was so wasted with a Consumption that Dr. Willis declared it was impossible for him to recover Take of Hyssop-water and of the purest Honey of each one Pint of Agrimony and Coltsfoot of each one handful a sprig of Rue brown Sugar Candy liquorish slic'd shavings of Hartshorn of each 2 Ounces Aniseeds bruis'd once Ounce of Figgs flic'd and Raisins of the Sun ston'd of each 4 Ounces put them all into a Pipkin with a Gallon of Water and boil it gently over a moderate Fire till half is consumed then strain it and when it is cold put it into Bottles being close stop'd take 4 or 5 spoonfuls every morning at 4 in the Afternoon and at Night the last thing If you add fresh water to the Ingredients after the first Liquor is strain'd off you will have a pleasant drink to be used at any time when you are a dry An Approved Medicine to bring away a dead Child Take Betony Hyssop and Vervain of each a small handful boil them in a Pint of White-wine to half a Pint and give it to the Patient to drink A very successful remedy for an Ague Take of the whitest Hen dung you can get and boil it in Aniseed-water till it be somewhat stiff then spread it on a Plaster and take an Onion cut into slices which being prick'd with a Knife lay upon the Plaster and apply to both Wrists an hour before the Fit comes as hot as the Patient can endure let the Plasters lie on a week after they are apply'd Another for the same Take a good quantity of the best Venice Turpentine and as much Frankincense beat them well together spread upon Sheeps Leather and apply before the Fit comes For Fits of the Mother Take the thick Skin of the Gizzard of a Capon rub it very clean dry it and beat it to Powder give a little quantity of it to drink in Beer immediately before the Fit comes or take 3 or 4 spoonfuls of Sage-water with 6 drops of Oil of Amber mixt with it either in the Fit or before the Fit comes to prevent it An Excellent method to Cure the Dropsy Take a good quantity of black Snails stamp them well with Bay-Salt and lay to the hollow of the Feet putting fresh twice a day Take likewise an handful of Spearmint and Wormwood bruise them and put them into a Quart of Cream which boil till it comes to an Oil then strain and anoint those parts that are swell'd Take of the Tops of green Broom which after you have dry'd in an Oven burn upon a clean Hearth to Ashes which mingle very well with a Quart of White-wine let it stand all night to settle and in the morning drink half a Pint of the clearest at 4 in the Afternoon and at Night going to Bed do the same Continue laying the Poultis to your Feet and drinking the White-wine for 3 Weeks together this method has been often used with success For the Almonds of the Ears being fallen Take of Oil of Bays and quick-silver of each 2 Pennyworth 18 Sage Leaves Bole Armoniack powder'd 2 Drams mix them all together very well and spread upon a piece of thin Leather as big as a Sixpence and apply to the Crown of the Head and the Nape of the Neck Be sure that the Quicksilver is kill'd either with fasting Spittle or Venice Turpentine A famous Diet Drink to sweeten the Blood Take of both the sorts of Scurvy-grass of each 6 handfuls of Ground-Ivy 8 handfuls of Sage 6 handfuls of Soap-wort Roots 4 Ounces of Agrimony and Garden-Cresses of each 4 handfuls of sharp pointed dock roots 8 Ounces of Rosemary and Balm of each one handful 4 Orange-Peels one large Nutmeg slic'd put these things into a Bag and steep in 8 Gallons of New Ale as soon as the Ale has done working stop the Barrel close take a pint of it every Morning and at 4 in the Afternoon in 4 days time it will be fit for your use A Poultis for a swelling Caus'd by the Gout Take of Raisins of the Sun ston'd beat them well in a Stone Mortar with Malago Sack till it comes to the thickness of a Poultis which being apply'd to the swelling will take it down A Plaster of Red Lead will have the same effect An excellent Bolus to carry off Rheumatick pains by sweating Take of long Pepper and Grains of Paradise powder'd of each half a Dram of Venice Treacle one Dram mix and make a Bolus which take when you go to Bed as you Sweat drink Sage Posset Drink take care you don't get cold after it Repeat it twice or thrice To Cure a sore Breast Take a Sheeps Head cut it open and after that you have wash'd it very clean boil it in Water two hours together then strain it put to the Liquor half a Pound of Rice and set it over the Fire and boil it to the Consistence of a Poultis mingle with it a quarter of a Pound of fresh Hogs Lard and as much Saffron in powder as will Colour it This being laid on warm to the Sore will without any other Application both break and heal it For the Dysentery or Bloody Flux Take of the Suet of a Loin of Mutton especially that which sticks to the Kidney and of right Nants Brandy of each 4 Ounces let them boil a little and give the Patient it to drink warm When the Bloody Flux raged amongst the Soldiers in Ireland this was almost an Universal Medicine and seldom fail'd of succeeding A very good water to Cure the Scurvy purge the Blood and to cause a good
Cure the Stone Take of Filipendula-roots Winter-Cherries Ashen-Keys and Haws of each an handful dry them in an Oven powder and give a dram at a time in a draught of Whitewine twice aday To Cure a Pleurisie by Dr. Lowre Let the Patient be blooded on the side affected as soon as he is blooded give him one of these Papers of Powder Take of Crabs-Eyes 2 drams Sal prunellae and red Poppey-flowers of each one dram of volatile Salt of Harts-horn half a dram mix the dose is half a dram every 4 hours with 6 spoonfuls of this Julap Take of Carduus sweet Fennel and red Poppey-water of each 3 ounces of Spirit of Salarmoniack 2 drams Syrup of red Poppies an ounce and an half Take of Grass and Eryngo-roots of each 2 ounces of Barley and Liquorish slic'd of each one ounce of Raisins of the Sun ston'd 2 ounces boil in 3 pints of water to a quart strain and add to it Syrup of Maiden-hair 2 ounces Sal Prunellae a dram and an half let it be the Patients ordinary drink At night if the Pain is very intense give from 15 to 20 drops of liquid Laudanum in any proper vehicle To Cure an Empyema or Imposthume of the Lungs Take of Marshmallow-roots 2 ounces of Ground Ivy Colts-foot and Maiden-hair of each one handful of Figs Liquorish and Raisins of each one ounce and an half boil them in 3 pints of water to a quart strain and sweeten with Syrup of Colts-foot being drunk often it will ripen the Imposthume and cause it to break speedily Take likewise of Lohoc Sanum Oil 〈◊〉 Almonds and Balsamick Syrup of each one ounce of Syrup of Horehound 2 ounces mix and with a Liquorish-stick take of it often As soon as the Imposthume is broke take of Orris Powder and Flower of Brimstone of each 2 drams Cypress Turpentine enough to make into Pills which roll in Liquorish-powder and take 4 of them every Night and Morning they will both cleanse and bring away with ease the purulent matter let the Patient after each time of taking the Pills and at any other time when a-dry drink plentifully of the following Vulnerary decoction which will purifie his Blood and preserve his Lungs from being corrupted Take of Sanicle Mouse-ear Agrimony St John's wort and Scabious of each one handful of Grass-roots 2 ounces Radishes or Chick-pease half an ounce Liquorish slic'd one ounce boil 'em in 3 pints of water to a quart strain and sweeten with Syrup of Ground Ivy. To carry off the Morbifick Matter it will be convenient once in a week to take some gentle Physick For Stomach-worms Take Turmerick Long Pepper and Aloes of each half an ounce â—â—wder them and mix with Hogs-lard and Treacle of each equal parts being very well mix'd sow up in a square Bag and apply to the Pit of the Stomach keeping it there 9 days every third day drink a Treacle Posset A very good remedy for an Inflamation of the Eyes Tak the White of a New-laid Egg beat it very well with a dram of Alum finely powder'd dip a fine rag in it and lay over the Eyes as soon as it grows warm remove it and apply a fresh Rag in the same manner continue doing so for an hour together if the Inflammation be very great repeat every night and morning otherwise at night only A Famous Powder to Cure a Rupture Take of Clary and Comfry of each 2 handfuls or Knot grass Cranes-Bill and Bears-foot of each one handful dry them in an Oven and reduce to a fine Powder to which add the same weight of Powder of Aniseeds and Liquorish give a dram of this every morning and evening in a draught of any convenient Liquor for 3 weeks together Anoint the part affected with this Oil which together with the Powder has prov'd very successful Take the Oil of Swallows and of Oranges of each 2 ounces of the Oil of Chamomil one ounce shake together and anoint the part An Excellent Cordial-water for Fainting Fits and a Pain at the Heart Take of Balm Mint Red Sage and Borrage of each 2 handfuls Vipers Grass one handful of Aniseeds 3 ounces of Cloves Nutmegs Ginger Cinnamon Cubebs and Galengal of each half an ounce of right Nants Brandy one quart of strong Ale one gallon cut the Herbs and bruise the Spices put them together in an Earthen Pot and let them stand all night close covered in the morning put them into a Cold Still and draw off with a quick Fire let the Still be luted take 3 or 4 spoonfuls of this water sweetn'd with fine Sugar at any time To make Dr. S m 's Pectoral Syrup which Cures all sorts of Coughs Take an handful of Maiden-hair boil it in a quart of water to a pint strain and put to it of Hysop and Coltsfoot-water of each a pint take 2 ounces of Liquorish slic'd and scrap'd of Aniseeds bruis'd half an ounce 6 Blew Figs slic'd of Raisins of the Sun ston'd 2 ounces boil them till the water is wasted to a pint then strain and put to it 4 ounces of Sugar Candy and set it a boiling again as soon as it grows thick put to it of Syrup of Violets and Borrage of each 3 ounces keep it stirring on the fire till it grows thick then take it off let it not boil after you have put the Syrup in To make a Drink which kills the Worms in Children Take burnt Hartshorn Purslain-seeds Coralina and St. John's Wort of each equal parts boil them very well in Spring-water strain and give a large draught of it every morning fasting for a week together To Cure a Gangrene Take 4 ounces of rectified Spirit of Wine of Mithridate and Venice Treacle of each one dram of bay Salt 2 drams dissolve them all in the Spirit of Wine bathe the Gangrene with it very well and lay over it a Cloth dip'd in it in 12 hours it will cause perfect Flesh to appear the Sore must be bath'd twice or thrice in the space of 12 hours let the Sore be well cleans'd before it is bath'd For a Bruise on the Eyes or Face Take the White of an Egg beat it well with Cream dip Lint in it and apply to the Part that is bruised it will take out the Blood and give ease in a very short time renew once in 12 hours An Experienc'd Remedy for such as are subject to Bleeding at the Nose Take a dry'd Toad sow it in a Bag and sow it at the Pit of your Stomach being apply'd in a Flux it presently stops it and continued there prevents its return the Moss which grows upon a Man's Skull is also much commended for stanching of Blood To Cure a Pain of the Head which returns at set times like an Ague Take 2 scruples of Jesuits Bark make it into a Bolus with a sufficient quantity of Syrup of Gillyflowers to be repeated every 6 hours being constantly taken for 3 days it seldom fails of success For Eyes
that are troubled with an hot Rheum Take Rue and stamp it with a little White Rose-water press out the Juice let it stand and settle with the clearest of it wash your Eyes often A very good Ointment for any hot Swelling or Burn. Take of Unset Hysop of Housleek of the inner Rind of Elder and of Ash of each one handful put them to a quart of thick and sweet Cream which set over the fire boyling it gently and often stirring it let it boil till it comes to an Oil then take from the sire and press it out dip a Rag in it and apply to the Sore often shifting it For a Stoppage in the Stomach or Langs Take of Elicampane-root powder'd half an ounce of Flower of Brimstone of the Powder of Liquorish and of Aniseeds of each a quarter of an ounce of clarified Honey a quarter of a pound mingle them all together and take the quantity of a Nutmeg every night when you go to Bed drinking something warm after it A very Effectual Remedy to appease Gouty Pains Take of the best Palm Oil 2 ounces of Oil of Turpentine and Oil of Toads of each one ounce mix them very well and with a warm Hand rub the Part affected twice a-day afterwards to strenghthen the Part and discuss the remaining Dregs of the Humour apply a Plaster of Red Lead Also Opium dissolv'd in Spirit of Wine camphorated has been often found to give relief in the most violent tortures To Cure the Strangury occasioned by Blistering with Cantharides Take 3 drams of Gum Tragacanth which boil in 3 pints of Barley-water to a quart then strain and sweeten it with Syrup of Marshmallows and let a draught of it be drunk often An Excellent Sneezing Powder of singular use in an Apoplexy Take of the Root of White Hellebore one dram of the Flowers of Lilies of the Valley 2 drams mix and powder them and with a Quill blow some of it up the Nostrils A Choice Medicine for the Dropsie which powerfully evacuates the Watery Humour Take of the Powder of Jalap half a dram of Gambogium 10 grains of Ginger 4 grains make into a Bolus with a sufficient quantity of Syrup of Buckthorn which is to be taken every morning for a Fortnight together If the Bolus cannot be swallow'd you may put the Powders into a quarter of a pint of White-wine adding to it half an ounce of the Syrup of Buckthorn To Cure an Asthma or shortness of Breath by Dr. H. S. Take 3 ounces of Linseed Oil fresh drawn of Balsamick Syrup one ounce or Sugar Candy powder'd half an ounce mingle them very well and give a spoonful of it often To make a Poultis of Turnips which both ripens and discusses any hard Swelling Take 6 large Turnips scrape them clean and boil them in pouder'd Beef Broth till they are tender then take them out and scrape them again and being bruis'd put them into a Pipkin with a quarter of a pound of Mutton Suet shred small and an ounce of Venice Turpentine boil them well together adding 2 ounces of Oil of Roses lay this to the part affected twice a-day as hot as can be endur'd this will in a short time either discuss the Humour or if it tends to suppuration will both break and heal it Dr. J 's Powder to prevent Costiveness and help Digestion Take Cream of Tartar 2 drams Tartar vitriolated one dram mix and divide into 6 papers of which let one be taken every morning in a mess of Water Gruel To make Astringent Pills for a Gonorrhea Take red Coral prepar'd Mastich Bolearmoniack and Cuttle-bone of each 2 scruples of Crocus Martis restringent one dram of Ceruss of Antimony half a dram make into Pills with Cypress Turpentine of which take 3 every night and morning But first let the quantity of a large Nutmeg be taken of this Electuary every morning for a fortnight or 3 weeks together Take of Jalap Cream of Tartar Sal-prunellae and Powder of Rhubarb of each 2 drams of washt Turpentine 3 drams of Lenitive Electuary an ounce and an half moisten it with Syrup of Buckthorn To make China Broth an approved Remedy for a Consumption Take of the best China slic'd thin half an ounce let it steep 12 hours in a quart of water then boil it over a gentle fire to the consumption of half and take a large Chicken bruise it and boil it in about 2 quarts of water after it has boil'd a little put to it the decoction of the China Root together with an handful of Endive a sprig of Rosemary a flake of Mace and a piece of a Manchet let them boil till there remains but a pint and an half of which half a pint is to be taken every morning and at 5 in the afternoon For a Bruise or Strain Take of Henbane 2 handfuls of Dogs-tongue Nightshade Elicampane and Cinquefoil of each one handful bruise them and boil them in 2 quarts of the best Salad Oil about the latter end of the boiling add half a pint of the best Aquavitae a quarter of a pound of Bees-wax cut into small slices let it boil till it is very green then strain and keep for your use To make an Ointment which speedily Cures the Itch. Take an handful of the Red or Yellow Dock-roots scrap'd clean and cut into thin slices stamp them and put them into half a pound of fresh Butter or Hogs-lard let them boil gently for almost an hour then take from the fire and press the Liquor out and put to it a spoonful of Brimstone powder'd and half as much Ginger if you would have it more drying put to it a spoonful of Red Lead finely powder'd anoint where it is sore twice a-day A present Remedy for a Pain in the Ears Take a little Honey melt it in a Spoon and drop it into the Ear that aches as warm as may be endur'd stoping the Ear afterwards with a piece of Black-wooll dip'd in Oil of Bitter Almonds Dr. Lower's Electuary to cure a Cough accompanied with a tickling Rheum Take conserve of Red Roses and Hips of each an ounce and an half Olibanum finely powder'd 2 drams of Spirit of Sulphur 12 drops Syrup of White Poppies as much as is sufficient to make it into a thin Electuary of which the quantity of a Nutmeg is to be taken every morning afternoon and at night the last thing going to Bed To make Dr. M. S. Steel-Pills which certainly cure the Green Sickness Take of Steel prepar'd with Tartar 2 drams of Aloes and Rhubarb finely powder'd of each one dram of the Syrup of the 5 opening Roots enough to make them into Pills of which 3 are to be taken every night and morning To make a Time-water which cures the Diabetes or Pissing-evil Take a pound of Quick Lime put it into a gallon of warm water stirring it very well let it stand 12 hours to settle then strain off the clearest and put to it of Sassafras cut
the Prickled Holly one handful dry it and beat it to powder give of it from one dram to two in a draught of warm White-wine with a piece of Butter in it take likewise 2 handfuls of Chickweed put it into a piece of Linnen and apply to the Patients Navel as warm as he can bear it shifting it often For Costiveness Take of the Pulp of Cassia newly extracted one ounce and an half of Cremor Tartari 2 drams mix and give the quantity of a large Nutmeg every day about an hour before Dinner continue taking it for a Week together A very good Drink to be used in all sorts of Fevers Take 2 ounces of burnt Hartshorn boil it with a Crust of Bread in 3 pints of Water to a quart strain and put to it of Barley Cinnamon-water 2 ounces Cochinele half a dram sweeten it with fine Sugar and let the Patient as often as he is thirsty drink plentifully of it rub the Cochinele in a Mortar together with the Sugar A famous Sternutatory which quickens the Senses and preserves the Head from all Diseases proceeding from Cold. Take of Asarabacca-root one dram of Castor one scruple of Nutmegs Rosemary and Lavender-flowers of each one dram make it into a very fine Powder using it as often as you please To Cure a Running Sore which comes either in the Legs or any other part of the Body Take of the Root of round Bithworth and of Sugar Candy of each 2 ounces slice the Root and bruise the Candy boil in a pint and an half of White-wine till it comes to a pint then take from the fire keeping it close cover'd as soon as it is cold strain and wash the Sore with it twice every day When the Sore is well cleas'd take a piece of Lead beat it very thin and being prick'd full of holes put into Quicksilver and rub it with a Rag till it is silver'd over apply to the Sore instead of a plaster continuing the Water till the part is quite well A Gentle Purge or two will very much facilitate the Cure by carrying off the Cause An Effectual Wrist Plaster for all sorts of Agues Take an handful of Rue half an ounce of Olibanum of Bay Salt and White-wine Vinegar of each 2 Spoonfuls stamp and mix them well together and apply to the Wrists 3 or 4 hours before the return of the Fit let the Patient take also just before the coming of the Fit of grains of Paradise and Virginian Snakeweed of each half a dram made into a Bolus with Venice Treacle and let him sweat plentifully To make Lozenges of Rhubarb which strengthen the Stomach open the Obstructions of the Liver and Spleen Take half an ounce of Rhubarb powder'd fine 4 ounces of Sugar of the Mucilage of Gum Tragacanth dissolv'd in Rosewater what suffices to make into Lozenges A very agreable Purge for such as abound with Flegm or Choler Take 2 Drams of Senna of Mechoacan and Rhubarb slic'd of each one dram of Coriander Seeds bruis'd one dram Tamarinds a quarter of an ounce infuse in a quarter of a pint of White-wine for 12 hours strain and add to it of Syrup of Buckthorn and Roses of each half an ounce mix and give in the morning fasting increase or diminish the quantities according to its operation For the Whites or any other Flux Take half an ounce of Diascordium of Venice Treacle and candied Ginger of each 3 drams of Red Coral Dragons Blood and Pomegranat-peel of each 2 drams Crocus Martis astringent one dram make into a soft Electuary with Syrup of Coral of which give the quantity of a Nutmeg every morning at five in the afternoon and at night the last thing drinking after it 6 spoonfuls of the infusion of Red Roses made acid with Spirit of Vitriol Before the Party makes use of the Electuary let her be purged twice or thrice with some proper Physick To make Dr. O 's Stomatick Electuary being a most Excellent Medicine such as are of a Cold Constitution Take 2 ounces of the Conserve of Roman Wormwood of Candied Ginger half an ounce of Cinnamon 2 drams of the lesser Galengal half an ounce make into an Electuary with Syrup of Wormwood the dose is the quantity of a Nutmeg an hour before Dinner taking 6 spoonfuls of Gentian Wine after it For a Pain or Heat of the Back Take 3 drams of Red Saunders an handful of Red Rose Leaves steep a whole night in a pint of Rose-water strain and wash your Back with the Tincture twice aday after once or twice using you will find the Heat to diminish and your Back to be greatly refresh'd For a Speck or Film in the Eye Take a New-laid-Egg roast it till it is hard slice it and take the Yolk out putting in its place a dram of burnt Alum and 20 Wood-lice tye the halves together in a thin piece of Coth and press the Juice out betwixt your Fingers drop 2 drops of the Juice into the Eye that is grieved twice aday the Party must lie a quarter of an hour upon his Back after each time For a Bruise in the Members Take an handful of Harts-tongue-leaves dry them in a Paper before the Fire beat them to powder and with Oil of Roses make a Cataplasm to be apply'd to the part affected renewing it every 24 hours For the Itch. Take of the Ointment of the Roots of the sharp pointed Dock 2 ounces Sal Prunellae and Flower of Brimstone of each 3 drams mix and make an Ointment with a few drops of Oil of Rhodium to perfume it to be us'd every morning and evening A decoction of Tobacco Stalks either in Urin or Vinegar hath alone cured divers An Excellent Gargle to preserve the Teeth and prevent the Tooth-ach Take of Pomegranat-bark and Cinquefolroot of each half an ounce of Vervein an handful of Galls and Acrons of each 2 drams of Alum the quantity of a Nutmeg boil in White-wine Vinegar strain and wash your Mouth with it every morning For rotten and Scorbutick Gums Take of the Powder of Myrrh and Tobacco-ashes of each 2 drams of Alum one dram of Bole Armoniack and Dragons-blood of each a dram and an half Hony of Roses 3 ounces Spirit of Vitriol enough to make it acid rub your Gums every morning and at night when you go to bed For Convulsive Fits Take of Red Nettle Seeds and of Peacocks-dung of each equal parts mix and give to a Child as much as will lie upon a Sixpence every morning in 2 or 3 spoonfuls of Poeony or Blackcherry-water continue giving for a Month or six Weeks together at least An Approved Medicine for the Stone which is also very prevalent in Convulsive and Paralytical affects Take 6 pound of Blackcherries stamp them in a Mortar till the Kernels are bruis'd then take of the Powder of Amber and of Coral prepar'd of each 2 ounces put them with the Cherries into a Still and with a gentle fire draw off the Water
close stopt in a Bottle of which take 3 or 4 spoonfuls every morning and Evening sweetned with Sugar of Roses The Juice of Comfry Roots drank with Wine is also very good let the Patient be blooded at first and sometimes gently purged But if there happens to be any inward soreness occasioned by straining this Electuary will be very convenient viz. Take one Ounce of Lucatellus Balsam of Conserve of Roses 2 Ounces 12 drops of Spirit of Sulphur to be made into a soft Electuary with Syrup of white Poppies the dose is the quantity of a Nutmeg every Morning and Evening Another for the same by Dr. A. Take of Conserve of Red-Roses Hips and Comfry of each an Ounce and an half Dragons Blood and Bole Armoniack of each a Dram Japan Earth Species of Hyacinth and Red Coral of each 2 Scruples mix them and make an Electuary with a sufficient quantity of Syrup of Red Poppies of which take the quantity of a Nutmeg every Night and Morning Drinking a Draught of the following Julep after it Take of the Water of Oak-buds and Frogs Spawn of each 3 Ounces of Red-roses and Plantain of each 2 Ounces of Distilled Vinegar an Ounce and an half Bloodstone finely powder'd one Dram Syrup of Coral 2 Ounces If the Patient is troubled with a Cough as it often happens and cannot Expectorate freely let him take of the following Linctus with a Liquorish-stick twice or thrice in a Day Linseed-Oil fresh drawn 2 Ounces Oil of Almonds an Ounce and an half mucilage of Fleawort-seeds 2 Ounces of Lohoc Sanum 3 Ounces An excellent Receipt to make Lucatellus Balsam Take Venice Turpentine wash'd in Rose-water one Pound Bees-wax half a Pound of the best Sallet Oil 3 Pints of Red-rose-water and Sack of each a quarter of a Pint red Sanders finely Powder'd one Ounce of Oil of St. John's Wort and Balsam of Peru of each 2 Ounces Put the Bees-wax slic'd thin together with the Oil and Turpentine into your Pipkin first then the Sack and Rose-water let them boil together about a quarter of an hour take it off the Fire and let it stand till next day having made a hole in it for the Water to drain out then set it over the Fire and put in the Oils and last of all the Sanders by Degrees stirring it very well till it is cold An Admirable Ointment for Burns Take of Nightshade Housleek Hemlock and green Coleworts of each 2 handfuls of Violet-leaves and Henbane of each one handful bruise all these Herbs and boil them in 6 Pound of fresh Butter till they are soft then press the Juyce out and set it over the Fire again and put to it Bees-wax 4 Ounces after it is boil'd a little take it off and put to it Salt of Lead-half an Ounce stir it well till the Salt is dissolved Cut away the Skin before you lay this to the Sore and it will heal it in Twenty Four hours A Powerful Remedy for Rheumatick pains in the Joynts Take of Senna Hermodacts Turpethum and Scammony of each 2 Drams of Zedoary Ginger Cloves and Cubebs of each one Dram mix them and let them be Powdered the Dose is from one Dram to two in any Convenient Vehicle Let the parts affected be anointed with this Ointment Take Palm Oil 2 Ounces Oil of Turpentine one Ounce Volatile Salt of Hartshorn 2 Drams afterwards apply to the part a Plaister of Red-lead some that have been very much troubled with Rheumatick pains have by the taking of Spirit of Hartshorn in Compound Water of Earth-worms found a mighty benefit For a Consumptive Cough attended with spitting of Blood by Dr. Lower Take of Leaves of ground Ivy Colts Foot Maiden-hair and Mouse-ear of each one handful of the tops of St. John's Wort one handful of each of the Saunders 2 Drams of Coriander seeds 3 Drams of Liquorish flic'd and Raisins ston'd of each 2 Ounces boil in 3 Pints of Spring water to a Quart strain and use for your ordinary drink To Cure the Stone in the Kidnies Take of Sassafras and Sarsaparilla of each â— Ounces of Saxifrage Parsly and Anifeeds bruis'd of each 3 Ounces of horehound Juniper-berries and Water-Cresses of each one handful of the inward Bark of Elder 3 Ounces 3 Limons slic'd with their Peels on half an Ounce of Oil of Vitriol put these into 3 Quarts of White Wine and 3 of strong Ale let them stand 24 hours close cover'd then put them all into a close Still and draw off with a gentle Fire Take a quarter of a Pint of this Water mingled with as much White Wine and sweetned with Syrup of Marsh-mallows every morning and at 4 in the Afternoon for 4 days together using gentle Exercise after each time of taking it will dissolve the Stone and bring it away in little pieces For the Gravel Take 3 Ounces of Dr. Lower's Tincture as it is made Page the first and dissolve in it one dram of Tincture of Salt of Tartar give it in the morning Fasting To make Syrup of Cinnamon Take 4 Ounces of Cinnamon grossy powder'd a Pint and an half of Claret put them into a Glass Viol close stopt set it in the Sun 9 or 10 days or infuse in a Skillet of warm Water 24 hours shake the Viol often strain the Liquour from the Cinnamon and with a Pound of Sugary boil it to the thickness of a Syrup if you added to it after it is removed from the Fire 4 or 5 spoonfuls of Rose-water and 2 Grains of Musk it would give it a very pleasant flavour it is an admirable thing to Comfort the Stomach Heart and Womb it discusseth Wind stops all manner of Fluxes and being given in a little Cinnamon-Water helpeth hard labour Dr. Lower's Cephalick Plaster which gives ease in all pains of the Head stops Catarrns and strengthens the Eye-sight Take of Rosin 2 ounces Bees-wax Frankincense Turpentine and Deer's Suit of each one ounce of Mastich powder'd two Drams of White Wine 4 ounces put the Rosin Bees-wax Frankincense and Deers Suet into the Pipkin together with the White-Wine first and let them boil a little then put in the Turpentine wash'd in Rose water and last of all the Mastich stirring it very well An Experienced Water for hot and sharp Humours of the Eyes Take 2 Quarts of May Dew gathered from Barley of white Copperas and Salt of each a quarter of an Ounce boil them all together till they come to a Quart keep for your use in a glass close stopt Let the Salt lie a little while in the Embers being wrapt in a wet Cloath and rub it small with the Copperas before you use it A famous Water to preserve the Eye sight or if lost to restore it Take a Rye Loaf without Salt or Leaven cut it into thin slices and Distil in a cold Still take of the Water that comes from it and drop of it into the Eyes twice or thrice every day for a month together this
Earth-Moss and boil it in Cream to an Oil and anoint the Back with it An Approved Drink to prevent the Plague Take of the best Sack 3 pints of Rue one handful boil till it is wasted half away then strain it and set it over the fire again putting to it of Long Pepper and Ginger bruised of each half an ounce of Nutmegs slic'd a quarter of an ounce let it boil a little and take it off from the fire and put to it of Mithridate 2 penniworth and as much Treacle and a quarter of a pint of the best Aqua vitae take 2 spoonfuls of it every morning and evening It likewise seldom fails in Agues being taken 2 or 3 times before the Fit comes For the Gout Take a pound of Bees-wax and half a pound of Rosin of Olibanum 4 ounces of Litharge of Gold finely powder'd and White-lead of each 12 ounces of Neats-foot Oil a pint Set the Oil together with the Bees-wax and Rosin over the fire as soon as they are melted put in the Powders keeping it continually stirring with a stick as soon as it is boil'd enough take it off the fire and pour it on a board anointed with Neats-foot Oil and make it into rolls apply this Plaster spread on Sheeps leather to the part affected once a week take of Caryocostinum the quantity of a large Nutmeg dissolv'd in Whitewine keeping your self warm after it by applying this Plaster and taking the Caryocostinum there are many which have found very great benefit To Cure Dulness of Hearing Take the Crum of a Loaf which was work'd up with Carraway seeds and Juniper berries as soon as it is drawn out of the Oven dip it in strong Spirit of Wine and apply as warm as may be endur'd so that the steam may be received into the Patients Ear as soon as the Bread is taken away stop the Ear with Cotten dip'd in Oil of bitter Almonds and Rue The steam of Pennyroyal Origanum Wormwood and Cloves has also very good effect in curing such as are thick of Hearing To Cure a Tettar Take an ounce of Sal Armoniack rub'd to powder and mix it with white Soap and fresh Hogs-lard of each 2 ounces make an Ointment and anoint the part affected with it every morning and evening For a Sore Stomach Take half a Sheet of Cap Paper cut it into the shape of an Heart and dip it in Brandy and old Candle-grease melted together of each an equal quantity apply warm to the Pit of the Stomach An Excellent Ointment to Cure one that is burnt with Gun-powder Take an handful of Groundsel 12 heads of Housleek of Goose and Chickens dung of each a pound bruise the Herbs and mix them very well with the Dungs then take 2 quarts of Boars grease and boil them all together for a quarter of an hour strain and keep for your use For a Stich or Bruise in the Side Take of the Kernels of Wallnuts and Hazel-nuts of each 2 ounces of Figs and Rue of each one handful a rase of Ginger half an ounce of Salt and a spoonful of Honey mix them very well together and take the quantity of a Nutmeg of it 3 times in a day and apply it spread upon Leather to the part grieved For the Stone Take the Stone that grows in the Gall of an Ox grate it and drink of it in White-wine as much as will lie upon a six pence for want of the White-wine you may drink it in Posset-drink in which Pellitory of the Wall has been boil'd Or take the green Weed which is commonly brought with the Oisters wash it and dry it to powder of which give the same quantity in a large draught of Arsmart Water A famous Anodyne Glister which gives present ease in Fits of the Stone Take Pennyroyal Centaury Wormwood and Chamomil-flowers of each an handful of sweet Fennel and Fenugreek-seeds of Juniper and Bay-berries of each half an ounce bruise them and boil them in a pint and an half of Posset-drink to a pint strain and put to it 2 ounces of Sack of brown Sugar and Linseed Oil of each 3 ounces To preserve a Man from being infected with the Plague Take of both the sorts of Aloes of Cinnamon and Myrrh of each 3 drams of Cloves Mace Lignum Aloes Bole Armoniack Mastich and Camphire of each a dram beat them to a powder and take a scruple of it every morning and evening in a Glass of Canary For a Pain and Coldness in the Head Take Storax and Benjamin of each an ounce bruise them and quilt them in brown Paper and apply to the hindermost part of the Head Against spitting of Blood Take Mice-dung rubb'd to powder and give of it as much as will lie upon a Groat in a quarter of a pint of the juice of Plantain and Comfry sweetned with Sugar every morning the first thing and at night the last thing continue taking it for a week together To make the Oil of Toads of excellent use in the Gout Kings-evil or any old Sore or Ulcer Take 6 Toads boil them in 3 pints of Salad Oil till they are turned black then strain the Oil out and put to it half a pound of Bees-wax as soon as the Bees-wax is melted pour the Oil into a Pot and keep for your use in the boiling take care that the Pipkin be close covered A Famous Water to Clear the Eye-sight Take of Aloes and Sugar Candy of each 2 drams of Camphire half a dram of Red Rose and Eyebright-water of each 3 ounces shake them very well together and wash your Eyes with it 3 times aday To Cure the Falling Sickness Take the powder of Misseltoe of the Oak of Mans Skull prepared of each one dram give a scruple of it every morning in a quarter of a pint of Paeony-water give more or less according to the age of the Patient To make Hair to grow Shave the Head often and after shaving bath it well with Brandy or the Spirit of Honey and twice every day anoint it with Bears-grease Dr. R's Pills for the Cholick Take of the Pill ex duobus and extractum Rudii of each 15 grains London Laudanum one grain make into 5 Pills with a drop of the Oil of Aniseeds before you give them let a Glyster of Hiera Picra be administred and after its operation give the Pills When the passage downwards is stopt so that nothing can be voided which often happens in violent Fits give the Patient 3 ounces of Dr. Lowre's Tincture and about an hour after let him drink 2 quarts of Epsom water dissolve in the first Glass an ounce and an half of Glauber's wonderful salt if the 2 quarts do not move him let him take another quart with another ounce of the Salt But the first 2 quarts seldom fail of success To take away Freckles and Beautify the Skin Take of the Oil of Tartar and Oil of sweet Almonds of each equal parts shake them well together till they
into very thin slices 4 ounces of Liquorish slic'd and Aniseeds bruis'd of each 2 ounces of Raisins ston'd 4 ounces let them stand 2 days then strain and keep for your use take a draught of it every morning noon and night To give ease in fits of the Stone and to cure the suppression of Urine which usually attends them Take of Snails-shells and Bees of each an equal quantity dry them in an Oven with a moderate heat then beat them to a very fine Powder of which give as much as will lie upon a Sixpence in a quarter of a pint of Bean-Flour water every morning fasting 2 hours after it continue this for 3 days together this has been often found to break the Stone and to force a speedy passage for the Urine To make Dr. T 's Diet Drink for the Scurvy Take of Scurvigrass Brook-lime Water-cresses Agrimony Cinquefoil and Woodsorrel of each one handful of Limon and Orange Peels of each one handful of Horse-radish-root slic'd thin 3 ounces infuse 24 hours over warm Embers in as much strong Beer as will cover them take also of Ginger Long Pepper and Aniseeds bruis'd of each one ounce boil them in a quart of water till it comes to a pint which together with the Spices put to the former infusion being strain'd off clear adding 2 quarts of White-wine keep close cover'd for your constant drink To Cure the Dropsie Take of the Pills of Cochiae the lesser Sal-prunellae of each one scruple Gambogium 6 grains make into Pills with Elixir Proprietatis to be taken twice or thrice in a week Take of Guiacum and Sassafras of each 4 ounces of Winters-bark one ounce boil in 6 quarts of water to a gallon strain and while it is warm pour upon a pound of Quick Lime let it stand 12 hours to settle pour off the clear and put to it of the tops of Broom and Centaury of each one handful of Horehound 2 handfuls of Juniper-berries bruised and Gentian-root slic'd of each one ounce after 2 days infusion it will be fit for your use For an Inward Bruise Take of Irish-slate Sperma Caeti of each half a dram make into a Bolus with a dram of Venice Treacle to be taken every night drinking a draught of Brunswick Beer after it For a Pain of the Side Take of Stone-Horse-dung half a pound infuse 12 hours in a quart of the distilled water of Carduus strain and sweeten with Syrup of Violets drink a draught of it every 4 hours till the Pain be abated An Experienced Water for a sore Mouth Take half a pint of White-wine Vinegar of Roch Alum the quantity of a Nut of Red Sage Columbine and Violet Leaves of each a small handful boil them together about the latter end add a spoonful of Honey strain and sweeten with a little fine Sugar and wash your Mouth with it every morning and evening To heal a Childs Face which breaks out with a Watery Humour Take Calves Feet boil them very well take off the Fat which swims at the top of the Liquor and mingle it well with Rose-water anoint the Childs Face with it often let the Child purge once or twice a week with an infusion of Rhubarb till it is cur'd An Excellent Preservative against all Infectious Diseases Take Rue and Sage of each an handful boil them in 3 pint of Muskadine till it comes to a quart strain and put to it of Ginger and Long Pepper in powder of each an ounce Nutmegs half an ounce set over the fire again continually stirring it as soon as it boils take off and put to it an ounce of Mithridate 2 ounces of Treacle a quarter of a pint of the strongest Angelica water mix and keep it close cover'd whenever you suspect your self to be infected go to Bed and take from one to two spoonfuls of it drinking plentifully of Posset-drink made with Marigold-flowers continue doing so every night and morning for three days successively Dr. H 's Cordial Drops to be used in all Fainting Fits especially such as are Hysterical Take a dram of Camphire dissolve in half an ounce of rectified Spirit of Wine tincture of Castor and Spirit of Lavender of each 2 drams mix and give from 10 to 20 drops in a spoonful or two of Hysterick Water you may give either in the Fit or just before to prevent its coming An Excellent Receipt to make Snail-water Take of Red Cows Milk and Snails of each 2 quarts of Green Broom Balm Spearmint Coltsfoot and Dandelion of each one handful of Aniseeds bruis'd and Liquorish slic'd of each 2 ounces of Maiden Hair ' Ground Ivy Scurvigrass Meadow-sweet and Chamomil of each one handful 3 Sevil Oranges cut in slices let them stand a whole night together in the morning put them into the Still with a gallon more of Milk draw off with a moderate fire sweeten with Sugar and drink of it every Morning afternoon and night For a Consumption Take of Polypody Woodsage and Red Fennel-root of each one handful of Hysop Betony and Alehoof of each 2 handfuls boil them in a sufficient quantity of Alewort strain and drink a draught of it every morning and evening An Astringent Chyster Take 12 ounces of the water in which Smiths quench their Iron dissolve in it 3 drams of Venice Treacle and 2 drams of Bole Armoniack give it every day till the Looseness is stop'd An Approved Cataplasm to dissolve any Hard Swelling Take a pound of Marshmallow-roots half a pound of White Lily-roots of Figs and White Bryony-roots of each 4 ounces of Chamomil-flowers 2 handfuls slice them and boil in a sufficient quantity of Ale till they are soft then take and stamp them adding of Linseed and Fenugreek-seed in powder of each 3 ounces make a Poultis and apply to the part twice every day moistning it every time that you apply it with Linseed Oil. Dr. Lower's Hysterick Pills Take of Galbanum and powder of Myrrh of each one dram of Castor 4 scruples of Volatile Salt of Amber 2 scruples Assa Faetida half a dram make into Pills with Syrup of Paeony of which give four twice every day in 2 or 3 spoonfuls of Rue water To make a Diet-drink for the Scurvy Take of choice Rhubarb and Gentian-root cut into thin slices of each 2 ounces Yellow Dock-roots and young Elder-roots of each one pound Ginger and Aniseeds bruis'd of each 2 ounces Ground Ivy Cypress and Fir-tops of each 2 handfuls boil in 6 quarts of water till it comes to a gallon strain and keep for your use To make Pectoral Pills Take of the Flowers of Benjamin and Sperma Caeti of each 2 drams of Powder of Aniseeds and Japan Earth of each a dram and an half Balsam of Sulphur anciated what suffices to make into Pills which roll in Liquorish powder and take 3 or 4 every morning and evening To cause Digestion Take an ounce of Cardamoms half an ounce of Cubebs a dram of Cinnamon of Cloves and Aniseeds