A. 7. If they can make a shift to make it which is a task almost if not altogether as hard as to piss down Pauls how or which way the vertues of it wil countervail the one half of the charge and cost to leave the pains and trouble out 〈◊〉 Dr. Ignoramus followed Matthias and never considered he lived in a different Climate Spiritus Castorii Page 32. in the Latin Book Or Spirit of Castorium The Colledg Take of fresh Castorium four ounces Lavender flower an ounce the tops of Sage and Rosemary of each half an ounce Cinnamon six drams Mace Cloves of each two drachms Spirit of Wine rectified six pound digest them in a Phial filled only to the third part close stopped with cork and bladder in warm ashes for two daies then distilled in Balneo Mariae and the distilled water kept close stopped Culpeper A. By reason of its heat it is no waies fit to be taken alone but mixed with other convenient medicines apropriated to the diseases you would give it for It resists poyson and helps such as are bitten by venemous beasts it causeth speedy deliver y to women in travail and casteth out the after birth it helps the fits of the mother Lethargies and Convulsions being mixed with white Wine and dropped into the ears it helps deafness if stopping be the cause of it the dose to be given inwardly is between one drachm and half a drachm according to the age and strength of the patient Aqua Petasitidis composita Page 32. in Latin Book Or Compound water of 〈◊〉 Burrs The Colledg Take of the fresh roots of Butter Burr bruised one pound and an half the roots of Angelica and Master-wort of each half a pound steep them in ten pints of strong Ale then distil them till the change of the tast gives testimony that the strength is drawn out Culpeper A. This water is very effectual being mixed with other convenient cordials for such as have pestilential feavers also a spoonful taken in the morning may prove a good preservative in pestilential times it helps the fits of the mother and such as are short winded and being taken inwardly dries up the moisture of such sores as are hard to be cured Aqua Raphani Composita Page 33. in the Latin B. Compound water of Rhadishes The Colledg Take of the leaves of hoth sorts of Scurvy-grass of each six pound having bruised them press the 〈◊〉 out of them with which mix of the Juyce of Brooklime and Water-cesses of each one pound and an half of the best white wine eight pound twelve whole Lemmons pills and all fresh 〈◊〉 roots four pound the roots of wild Raddishes two pound Capt. winters Cinnamon half a pound Nutmegs four ounces steep them altogether and then distil them Culpeper A. In their former Dispensatory when they had that Ingenuity left to confess where they had their medicines I gave them a modest term and said they borrowed them from such or such an Author but now all ingenuity hath left them and nothing but Self remains in them and they abscond their Authors I know not what to say unless I should say they stole them whether this be their own or not I know not 't is something like them a churlish medicine to a churlish Colledg I fancy it not and so I leave it I suppose they intended it for purgation of women in childbed and 't is as fit for it as a Sow is for a Saddle Aqua Peoniae Composita Page 33. in the Latin B. Or Compound water of Peony The Colledg Take of the flowers of Lillies of the vally one pound infuse them in four gallons of Spanish Wine so long til the following flowers may be had fresh Take of the fore named flowers half a pound Peony flowers four ounces steep them together fourteen daies then distil them in Balneo Mariae til they be dry in the distilled liquor infuse again male Peony roots gathered in due time two ounces and an half white Dittany long Birthwort of each half an ounce the leaves of Misleto of the Oak and Rue of each two handfuls Peony seeds husked ten drachms Rue seeds three drachms and an half Castorium two scruples Cubebs Mace of each two drachms 〈◊〉 an ounce and an half Squils prepared three drachms Rosemary flowers six pugils Arabian 〈◊〉 Lavender of each four pugils the flowers of Betony Clove-gilli-flowers and Cowslips of each eight pugils then adding four pound of the Juyce of black cherries Distil it in a glass stil til it be dry Culpeper A. It seems the Colledg was shrewdly put to it to alter the name of this Receipt from Langius his Antepileptical water to Compound water of Peony a new trick to cheat the world and they have also altered some few things not worth the noting A. If the Authority of Erastus or daily experience wil serve the turn then was this Receipt chiefly compiled against the Convulsion fits but the derivation of the word notes it to be prevalent against the falling sickness also for 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 in Greek signifies Falling sickness and indeed Erastus and experience pleads for this also It is true the Composition of Erastus differs from this and so doth another recited by Johannes Langius but it seems our Physitians for some reasons best known to themselves esteemed this the best at this time for their minds are mutable A. Well then having now learned the vertues of the Water a word or two of the Use will not be amiss Erastus was of opinion that both these diseases were caused by the Moon and so am I of that opinion also for I know some at this time that are constantly troubled with the falling sickness only at the new and full Moons I could give reasons for this judgment of Erastus but I am unwill ing to be tedious Then saith he if the disease come daily let a spoonful to it be taken morning and evening if weakly then let it be taken only at the new and ful Moon and at her quartiles to the Sun if it begin to wear away then only twice a month viz. at the new and full Moon wil suffice It profits also in time of the fit by rubbing their temples nostrils and jaws with it Aqua Bezoartica 34. in the Latin Book Or Bezoar Water The Colledg Take of the leaves of Sullendine roots and al three handfuls and an half Rue two handfuls Scordium four handfuls Dittany of creet Carduus of each one handful and an half Zedoary and Angellica roots of each three drachms Citrons and Lemmon pills of each six drachms Clove-gilliflowers one ounce and an half red Roses Centaury the less of each two drachms Cinnamon Cloves of each three drachms Venis Treacle three ounces Mithridate one ounce and an half Camphire two scruples Troches of vipers two ounces Mace two drachms wood of Aloes half an ounce yellow Sanders one drachm and an half Cardus seeds one ounce Citron seeds six drachms let
them be cut and infused in Spirit of Wine and Malaga Wine of each three pound and an half Vineger of Clove-gilli-flowers juyce of Lemmons of each one pound and distilled in a glass stil in Balneo Mariae after it is half stilled off the residue may be strained through a linnen cloath and be reduced to the thickness of Honey and called the Bezoartick extract Culpeper A. Extracts have the same vertues with the waters they are made from only the different form is to please the quaint pallats of such whose fancy loaths any one particular form A. This Bezoar water strengtheneth the heart Arteries and spirit vital It provoketh sweat and is exceeding good in pestilential feavers in health it withstands melancholly and consumptions and makes a merry blith cheerful creature Of the extract you may take ten grains at a time or somewhat more if your body be not feaverish half a spoonful of water is sufficient at a time and that mixed with other cordials or medicines apropriated to the disease that troubles you which the Table at the latter end of the Book will direct you to And take this for a general rule when any thing is too hot to take it by it self resort to the Table of diseases which will amply furnish you with what to mix it and especially the cold waters the vertues of which you have amply in this third Edition This is Langius Receipt though the Colledg would have no body know it Aqua et Spiritus Lumbricorum Magistralis P. 34. L. B. Or Water and Spirit of Earth-worms The Colledg Take of Earth-worms wel clensed three pound Snails with shels on their backs clensed two Gallons beat them in a mortar and put them into a convenient vessel adding stinging Nettles roots and all six handfuls wild Angellica four handfuls Brank ursine seven handfuls Agrimony Betony of each three handfuls Rue one handful common Wormwood two handfuls Rosemary flowers six ounces Dock roots ten ounces the roots of Sorrel five ounces Turmerick the inner bark of Barberries of each four ounces Fenugreek seeds two ounces Cloves three ounces Harts-horn Ivory in gross pouder of each four ounces Saffron three drachms smal Spirit of Wine four gallons and an half after twenty four hours infusion distil them in an Alembick Let the four first pounds be reserved for Spirit the rest for water Culpeper A. 'T is a mess of Altogether it may be they intended it for an Universal medicine Aqua Gentianae composita Page 35. in the Latin B. Or Gentian Water Compound The Colledg Take of Gentian roots sliced one pound and an half the leaves and flowers of Centaâ—ry the less of each four ounces steep them eight daâ—â— in twelve pound of white Wine then distil them in an Alembick Culpeper A. It conduceth to preservation from ill air and pestilential feavers it opens obstructions of the Liver and helps such as they say are Liver grown it easeth pains in the stomach helps digestion and easeth such as have pains in their bones by ill lodging abroad in the cold it provokes appetite and is excellent good for the yellow jaundice as also for prickings or stitches in the sides it provokes the terms and expells both birth and after-birth it is naught for women with child If there be no feaver you may take a spoonful or taster full by it self if there be you may if you please mix it with some cooler medicine apropriated to the same use you would give it for Aqua Gilberti Page 35. in the Latin Book Or Gilberts Water The Colledg Take of Scabious Burnet Dragons Bawm Angellica Pimpernel with purple flowers Tormentil roots and all of each two handfuls let al of them being rightly gathered and prepared be steeped in four gallons of Canary Wine stil off three gallons in an Alembick to which ad three ounces of each of the cordial flowers Clove-gilli-flowers six ounces Saffron half an ounce Turmerick two ounces Galanga Bazil seeds of each one drachm Citron pills one ounce the seeds of Citrons and Cardus Cloves of each five drachms Harts-horn four ounces steep them twenty four hours and then distil them in Balneo Mariae to the stilled water add Pearls prepared an ounce and an half red Corral Crabs eyes white Amber of each two drachms Crabs claws six drams Bezoar Ambergreese of each two scruples steep them six weeks in the Sun in a vessel well stopped often shaking it then filter it you may keep the pâ—uders for Sp. cord temp by mixing twelve ounces of Sugar candy with six ounces of red Rose water and four ounces of Spirit of Cinnamon with it Culpeper A. I suppose this was invented for a cordial to strengthen the heart to releeve languishing nature it is exceeding dear I forbear the dose they that have money enough to make it themselves cannot want time to stady both the vertues and dose I would have Gentlemen men to be studious A. Only one thing I would demand of the Colledg that makes their brags so much of minding their Countryes good these same species which they appoint to be left after use in this medicine for Species Cordiales Temperatae Doth the vertue come out of them in this medicine or not if not why are they put in if yes then wil the Species cordiales Temperatae be like themselves viz. good for nothing but to deceive people Aqua Cordialis 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Page 36. in Lat. B. The Colledg Take of the Juyce of Borrage Bugloss Bawm Bistort Tormentil Scordium Vervain Sharp-pointed dock Sorrel Goats Rue 〈◊〉 blew Bottle great and smal Roses Marigolds Lemmons Citrons of each six ounces Bnrnet Sinksoyl of each three ounces white Wine Vineger one pound Purslain seeds two ounces Citron and Cardus seeds of each half an ounce Water Lilly flowers two ounces the flowers of Borrage Bugloss Violets 〈◊〉 of each one ounce Diatrion Santalon six 〈◊〉 let all of them being rightly prepared be infused three daies then distilled in a glass still to the distilled Liquor add earth of Lemnos Siletia aud Samos of each one ounce and an half Pearls prepared with the juyce Citrons three drachms mix them and keep them together Culpeper A. No sooner had I translated their old Dispensatory which should have been Authentick til dooms day in the afternoon had not I done it to work go they and make another such a one as 〈◊〉 and then the old one is thrown by like an old Almanack out of 〈◊〉 some final alterations they have made in some medicines of which this is one not worth speaking of yet wil they serve to vapor with look here quoth they here 's such a thing altered here is a grain and an half put in where there was but a grain before the other is dangerous and destructive to the Common-wealth and so care not a straw for defaming their predecessors nay some of their own handy works so they may but uphold their own interests and unconscionable domineering thus they serve the poor
heats the stomach and helps want of digestion coming through cold it easeth pain in the belly and loyns the Illiack passion powerfully breaks the stone in the reins and bladder it speedily helps the chollick strangury and disury The dose is from a drachm to half a drachm take it either in white Wine or Decotion of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to the same purposes Pleres Arconticon Nicholaus The Colledg Take of Cinnamon Cloves Galanga wood of Aloes Indian Spicknard Nutmegs Ginger Spodium Schoenanthus Cyperus 〈◊〉 Violets of each one dcachm Indian Leaf or Mace Liquoris Mastich Styrax Calamitis 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 or Water-Mints Bazil Cardamoms long and white Pepper Mirtle berries and Citron pills of each half a drachm and six grains 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 white and red or if they be 〈◊〉 take the roots of Avens and Tormentil in their steads red Corral 〈◊〉 Silk of each eighteen grains Musk six grains Camphire four grains beat them into pouder according to 〈◊〉 and with ten times their weight in Sugar dissolved in Bawm water you may make them into an Electuary Culpeper A. It is exceedingly good for 〈◊〉 melancholly lumpish pensive grieving vexing pining sighing sobbing fearful careful spirits it strengthens weak stomachs exceedingly and helps such as are prone to faintings and swoonings it strengthens such as are weakned by violence of sickness it helps bad memories quickens all the sences strengthens the brain and Animal spirit helps the falling-sickness and succours such as are troubled with Asthmacs or other cold afflictions of the lungs It will keep best in an Electuary of which you may take a drachm in the morning or more as age and strength requires A Preservative Pouder against the Pestilence Montagnan The Colledg Take of all the Sanders the seeds of Bazil of each an ounce and an half Bole Armenick Cinnamon of each an ounce the Roots of Dittany Gentian and Tormentil of each two drams and an half the seeds of Citron and Sorrel of each two drachms Pearls Saphire bone of a Stags heart of each one drachm beat them into pouder according to art Culpeper A. The title tels you the vertue of it Besides it cheers the vital spirit and strengthens the heart You may take half a dram every morning either by it self or mixed with any other convenient composition whether Syrup or Electuary Diaturbith the greater without Rhubarb The Colledg Take of the best Turbith an ounce Diagridium Ginger of each half an ounce Cinnamon Cloves of each two drachms Galanga long Pepper Mace of each one drachm beat them into Pouder and with eight ounces and five drachms of white Sugar dissolved in Succory Water it may be made into an Electuary Culpeper A. It purgeth flegm being rightly administred by a skilful hand I fancy it not A Pouder for the worms The Colledg Take of Wormseed four nunces Senna one ounce Coriander seed prepared Harts horn of each half a drachm Rhubarb half an ounce dried Rue two drachms beat them into Pouder Culpeper A. I like this Pouder very well the quantity or to write more Scholastically the dose must be regulated according to the age of the patient even from ten grains to a dram and the manner of taking it by their pallat It is something purging ELECTUARIES Antidotus analeptica Page 99. in the Latin Book Colledg TAke of red Roses Liquoris of each two drachms and five grains Gum Arabick and Tragacanth of each two drachms and two scruples Sanders white and red of each four scruples Juyce of Liquoris white Starch the seeds of white Poppies Purslain Lettice and Endive of each three drachms the four greater cold seeds husked the seeds of Quinces Mallows Cotton Violets Pinenuts fistick nuts sweet Almonds Pulp of Sebestens of each two drachms Cloves Spodium Cinnamon of each one drachm Saffron five grains Penids half an ounce being beaten make them all into a soft Electuary with three times their weight in Syrup of Violets Culpeper A. It restores Consumptions and Hectick 〈◊〉 strength lost it nourisheth much and restor es radical moisture opens the pores resists choller takes away coughs quencheth thirst and resisteth feavers For the quantity to be taken at a time I hold it needless to trouble the Reader you may take an ounce in a day by a drachm at a time if you please you shall sooner hurt your purse by it than your body Consectio Alkermes Page 99. in the Latin Book The Colledg Take of the Juyce of Apples Damask Rose-water of each a pound and an half in which infuse for twenty four hours raw Silk four ounces strain it strongly and ad syrup of the Berries of Chermes brought over to us two pound Sugar one pound boyl it to the thickness of Honey then removing it from the fire whilst it is warm ad Ambergreese cut smai half an ounce which being well mingled put in these things following in pouder Cinnamon Wood of Aloes of each six drachms Pearls prepared two 〈◊〉 Leaf-Gold a drachm Musk a scruple make it up according to art Culpeper A. They have added the double quantity of Juyce of Chermes whereby the Medicine is made both hotter and stronger and if they had doubled the quantity of Sugar also that so it need not have boyled away so much they had done better also they have subtracted from the quantity of Musk there being a drachm appointed before but why they have done so neither I nor I think themselves know and as little reason can be given why they should leave out the Lapis Lazuli unless it be for an Apish opinion they hold that Lapis Lazuli purgeth whereas indeed it strengthens the heart exceedingly against Melancholly vapors Their former Composition contained of it being first burnt in a Crucible then often washed in Rose-water till it be clean six drachms A. Questionless this is a great Cordial and a mighty strengthner of the heart and spirit vital a restorer of such as are in consumptions a resister of pestilences and poyson a great relief to languishing nature it is given with good success in feavers but give not too much of it at a time lest it prove too hot for the body and too heavy for the purse You may mix ten grains of it with other convenient Cordials to children twenty or thirty to men Electuarium è Sassaphras Page 100. in L. Book Or Electuary of Sassafras The Colledg Take of Sassafras two ounces common Water three pound boyl it to the consumption of the third part adding towards the end Cinnamon bruised half an 〈◊〉 strain it and with two pound of white Sugar boyl it to the thickness of a Syrup putting in in pouder Cinnamon a drachm Nutmegs half a scruple Musk three grains Ambergreese two and thirty grains ten Leaves of Gold Spirit of Vitriol four drops and so make it into an Electuary according to art Culpeper A. It opens obstructions of the Liver and Spleen helps cold Rhewms or defluxions from the head to the lungs or teeth or eyes it
limbs is impaired and I desire them to take it often because diseases in remote parts of the body cannot be taken away at a time It will not hinder their following of their business at all and therefore is the fitter for poor people Pilulae Mastichinae Page 125. in the Latin Book Or Mastich Pills The Colledg Take of Mastich two ounces Aloes four ounces Agrick Species Hiera simple of each one ounte and an half with Syrup of Wormwood make it into a Mass according to art Culpeper A. They purge very gently but strengthen much both head brain eyes belly and reins Both dose and order is the same with the former Pilulae Mechoacanae Page 125. in the Latin Book Or Pills of Mechoacan The Colledg Take of Mecoacan roots half an ounce Turbith three drachms the leaves of Spurge steeped in Viniger and dried the seeds of Walwort Agrick 〈◊〉 of each two 〈◊〉 Spurge roots prepared Mastich of each one drachm and an half Mace Cinnamon Sal. gem of each two scruples beat them into pouder and with white Wine bring them into a Mass. When it is dry beat it into pouder and with Syrup made with the juyce of Orris roots and Sugar make it the second time into a Mass for Pills Culpeper A. They purge flegm very violently If the disease be desperate you may take half a dram or a scruple if your body be weak keeping the house else I would advise you to let them alone Pilulae de Opopanace Page 125. in the Latin Book Or Pills of Opopanax The Colledg Take of Opopanax Sagapen Bdelsium Amoniacum Hermodactils Coloquintida of each five drachms Saffron Castorium Mirrh Ginger white Pepper Cassia Lignea Citron 〈◊〉 of each one drachm Scammony two drachms Turbeth half an ounce Aloes one ounce and an half the Gums being dissolved in clarified juyce of Coleworts with Syrup of the juyce of Coleworts make them into a Mass according to art Culpeper A. It helps tremblings palsies gouts of all sorts clenseth the joynts and is helpful for such as are troubled with cold afflictions of the nerves It works violently take but half a drachm at a time and stir not abroad 〈◊〉 Rudii Page 126 in the Latin Book The Colledg Take of Coloquintida six drachms Agrick Scammony the roots of black Hellebore and Tarbith of each half an ounce Aloes one ounce Diarrodon abbatis half an ounce let all of them the Diarrh Abb-excepted be grosly bruised and insused eight daies in the best spirit of Wine in a vessel close stopped in the Sun so that the Liquor may swim at top the breadth of six fingers afterwards infuse the Diarrh Abb. in the same 〈◊〉 four daies in aqua vitae then having strained and pressed them hard mix them both together Casting the dross away and draw off the moisture in a glass Alembick and let the thick matter remain in a Mass. Culpeper A. As this is the dearest so in my opinion it is most excellent in operation of all the Pills in the Dispensatory being of a quick searching nature yet though many violent simples be in it the terrene part is cast away and only the tincture used whereby it is apparent it cannot lie gnawing in the body so long It clenseth both head and body of choller flegm and melancholly it must not be taken in any great quantity half a drachm is sufficient for the strongest body let the weaker take but a scruple and the weakest less keep your chamber they work very speedily being of a penetrating nature Pilulae Ruffi Page 126. in the Latin Book The Colledg Take of Aloes two ounces Mirrh one ounce Saffron half an ounce with Syrup of the Juyce of Lemmons make it into a Mass according to art Culpeper A. A scruple taken at night going to bed is an excellent preservative in pestilential times also they clense the body of such humors as are gotten by surfets they strengthen the heart and weak stomachs and work so easily that you need not fear following your business the next day Pilulae sine Quibus Page 126. in the Latin Book Or Pills without which The Colledg Take of washed Aloes fourteen drachms Scammony prepared six drachms Agrick Rhubarb Senna of each half an ounce 〈◊〉 red Roses exungulated Violet flowers Doddar Mastich of each a drachm Salt of Wormwood of each half a drachm with Syrup of the Juyce of Fennel made with Honey make it into a Mass according to art Culpeper A. It purgeth flegm choller and melancholly from the head makes the sight and hearing good and giveth ease to a burdened brain Pilulae sine quibus esse nolo is in English Pills without which I will not be But unless they worked more gently I had rather let them alone than take them I doubt they were mistaken it should have been Pilulae sine quibus esse volo not sine quibus esse nolo Pilulae Stomachicae Page 126. in the Latin Book Or Stomach Pills The Colledg Take of Aloes six drachms Mastich red Roses of each two drachms with Syrup of Wormwood make it into a Mass according to art Culpeper A. They clense and strengthen the stomach they clense but gently strengthen much help digestion Take them as the former Pilulae Stomachicae cum Gummi Pag. 127. in L. B. Or Stomach Pills with Gums The Colledg Take of Aloes an ounce Senna five drachms Gum Ammoniacum dissolved in Elder-flower-Vineger half an ounce Mastich Mirrh of each a drachm and an half Saffron Salt of Wormwood of each half a drachm with Syrup of Purging Thorn make it into a Mass according to art Culpeper A. They work more strongly than the former did and are apropriated to such whose stomachs are weakned by surfets let such take a drachm of them in the morning and if they can sleep after them let them They may take them by four of the clock and keep the house all day Pilulae è Styrace Page 127. in the Latin Book Or Pills of Styrax The Colledg Take of Styrax Calamitys Olibanum Mirrh Juyce of Liquoris Opium of each half an ounce with Syrup of white Poppies make it into a Mass according to art Culpeper A. They help such as are troubled with defluxion of Rhewm Coughs and provoke sleep to such as cannot sleep for coughing Half a scruple is enough to take at a time if the body be weak if strong they may make bold with a little more I desire the ignorant to be very cautious in taking Opiates I confess it was the urgent importunity of friends moved me to set down the Doses they may do wise men very much good and therefore I consented if people will be mad and do themselves mischief I can but warn them of it I can do no more Pilulae de Succino Page 127. in the Latin Book Or Pills of Amber The Colledg Take of white Amber Mastich of each two drachms Aloes five drachms Agrick a drachm and an half Long Birthwort half a drachm with Syrup
of Wormwood make it into a Mass. Culpeper A. It amends the evil state of a womans body strengthens conception and takes away what hinders it it gently purgeth choller and flegm and leaves a binding strengthening quality behind it Take them as Imperial Pills Pilulae ex Tribus Pag. 127. in the Latin Book Or Pills of three things The Colledg Take of Mastich two ounces Aloes four ounces Agrick Hiera Simple of each an ounce and an half Rhubarb two ounces Cinnamon two drachms wth Syrup of Succory make it into a Mass according to art Culpeper A. They gently purge choller and help diseases thence arising as itch Scabs wheals c. They strengthen the stomach and Liver and open obstructions as also help the yellow Jaundice You may take a scruple or half a drachm at night going to bed according as your body is in strength neither need you fear next day to go about your business Pilulae Turpeti Aureae Page 127. in the Latin Book The Colledg Take of Turbith two ounces Aloes an ounce and an half Citron Myrobalans ten drams Red Roses Mastich of each six drachms Saffron three drachms Beat them all into pouder and with Syrup of Wormwood bring them into a Mass. Culpeper A. They purge choller and flegm and that with as much gentleness as can be desired also they strengthen the stomach and liver and help digestion Take a setuple or half a drachm according as your body and the season of the yeer is at night you may follow your business next day Laudanum Page 127. in the Latin Book The Colledg Take of Thebane Opium extracted in Spirit of Wine one ounce Saffron alike extracted a drachm and an 〈◊〉 Castorium one drachm Let them be taken in tincture of half an ounce of Species Diambrae newly made in Spirit of Wine add to them Amber greese Musk of each six grains Oyl of Nutmegs ten drops Evaporate the moisture away in a bath and leave the Mass. Culpeper A. It was invented and a gallant invention it is to mitigate violent pains stop the sumes that trouble the brain in feavers but beware of Opiates in the beginning of Feavers to provoke sleep take not above two grains of it at a time going to bed if that provoke not sleep the next night you may make bold with three Have a care how you be too busie with such medicines lest you make a man sleep till dooms-day Nepenthes Opiatum Page 128. in the Latin Book The Colledg Take of Tincture of Opium made first with distilled Vineger then with Spirit of Wine Saffron extracted in spirit of Wine of each an ounce Salt of Pearl and Corral of each half an ounce Tincture of Spec. Diambrae seven drachms Amber greese one drachm 〈◊〉 them into the form of Pills by the gentle heat of a bath Culpeper A. The Operation is like the former only 't is dearer and not a whit better This is for the Gentry that must pay dear for a thing else 't is not good The PILLS left out by the Colledg in their New piece of Wit are these Pilulae Assaireth Avicenna The Colledg Take of Species Hiera Picra Galeni an ounce Mastich Citron Myrobalans of each half an ounce Aloes two ounces the Syrup of Stoechas as much as is sufficient Make of them a Mass according to art Culpeper A. It purgeth choller and 〈◊〉 and strengtheneth the whol body exceedingly being very precious for such whose bodies are weakened by surfers or ill diet to take half a drachm or a scruple at night going to bed Tills of Bdellium Mesue The Colledg Take of Bdellium ten drachms Myrobalans Bellericks Emblicks and Blacks of each five 〈◊〉 flakes of Iron Leek seéds of each three drachms Choncula Veneris burnt Corral burnt Amber of each a drachm and an half 〈◊〉 half an ounce Dissolve the Bdellium in juyce of Leeks and with so much Syrup of juyce of Leeks as is sufficient make it into a Mass according to art Culpeper A. Both this and the former are seldom used and therefore are hardly to be had Those that please may easily make the former this is more tedious but the Printer will have it put in to stop the mouth of Momus Pills of Rhubarb Mesue The Colledg Take of choyce Rhubarb three 〈◊〉 Citron Myrobalans Trochisci Diarhodon of each three drachms and an half Juyce of Liquoris and Juyce of Wormwood Mastich of each one drachm the seeds of Smallage and Fennel of 〈◊〉 half a dram Species Hiera Picra Simp. Galeni 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 with juyce of Fennel not clarified and Honey so much as is sufficient make it into a Mass. Culpeper A. It purgeth choller opens obstructions of the Liver helps the yellow jaundice and dropsies in the beginning strengtheneth the stomach and lungues Take them as Pilulae Imperiales They are never the worse because the Colledg left them out Pilulae Arabica Nicholaus The Colledg Take of the best Aloes four ounces Briony Roots Myrobalans Citrons Chebs Indian Bellerick and Emblick Mastich Diagrydium Asarabacca Roses of each an ounce Castorium three drachms Saffron one dram with Syrup of Worm-wood make it into a Mass according to art Culpeper A. It helps such women as are not sufficiently purged in their labor helps to bring away what a careless Midwife hath left behind purgeth the head helps head-ach megrim vertigo and purgeth the stomach of vicious humors besides Authors say it preserves the sight and hearing and preserves the mind in vigor and causeth joyfulness driving away melancholly 't is like it may but have a care you take not too much of it a scruple is enough to take at a time or half a drachm if the body be strong take it in the morning about four of the clock and if you can sleep an hour or two after keep your self warm by the fire and order your self as after other purges I pray be not too busie with it and say I warned you of it Pilulae Arthriticae Nicholaus The Colledg Take of Hermodactils Turbith Agrick of each half an ounce Cassia Lignea Indian Spicknard Cloves Xylobalsamum or wood of Aloes Carpobalsamum or Cubebs Mace Galanga Ginger Mastich Assafoetida the seeds of Annis Fennel Saxifrage Sparagus Bruscus Roses Gromwel Sal. gem of each two drachms Scammony one ounce of the best Aloes the weight of them all Juyce of Chamepitys made thick with Sugar so much as is sufficient or Syrup of the Juyce of the same so much as is sufficient to make it into a Mass. Culpeper A. As I remember the Author appoints but a drachm of Scammony which is but the eighth part of an ounce and then will the Receipt be pretty moderate whereas now it is too too violent I know well enough it is the opinion of Doctors that Aloes retards the violent working of Scammony I could never find it and I am the worst in the world to pin my faith upon another mans sleeve and I would as willingly trust my
with this but yet be not too busie with it for I tell you plainly 't is not very safe Unguentum de Alabastro Page 160 in the Latin B. Or Oyntment of Alabaster The Colledg Take of of the juyce of Chamomel four ounces the juyce of red Roses Marshmallow roots of each two ounces the juyce of Rue and Bettony of each an ounce and an half Oyl of Roses Omphacine a pound and an half Alabaster in very fine pouder three ounces mix them and let them alone till the next day then boyl it till the juyce be consumed then with six ounces of white Wax make it into an Oyntment according to art Culpeper A. I never knew it made neither know I what to make of it t is amongst Victorius his Empericks to be found and a hundred to one but he saith 't is good for something but I know not for what There he quotes abundance of Receipts and it seems this is one I have about a hundred of them but this is none of them Unguentum Amarum Page 160 in the Latin Book Or a bitter Oyntment The Colledg Take of Oyl of Rue Savin Mints Wormwood bitter Almonds of each one ounce and an half juyce of Peach flowers and leaves and Wormwood of each half an ounce pouder of Rue Mints Centaury the less Gentian Tormentil of each one drachm the seeds of Coleworts the pulp of Colocynthis of each two drachms Aloes Hepatick three drams meal of 〈◊〉 half an ounce Mirrh washed in grass Water a drachm and an half Bulls gall an ounce and an half with a sufficient quantity of juyce of Lemmons and an ounce and an half of Wax make it into an Oyntment according to art Culpeper A. Do but so much as compare the simples of this Oyntment with my rules at the beginning of the Oyls and you sh all see pretty sport to laugh at the Simples making as great a discord as a Second and a Seventh in Musick which can hardly be reduced to harmony but agrees like a harp and a harrow Unguentum Apostolorum Page 161. in the Latin B. Or Oyntment of the Apostles The Colledg Take of Turpentine yellow Wax Rosin Amoniacum of each fourteen drachms long Birthwort roots Olibanum Bdellium of each six drachms Mirrh Galbanum of each half an ounce Opopanax Vert-de-greese of each two drachms Litharge nine drachms Oyl two pound Vineger enough to dissolve the gums make it into an Oyntment according to art Culpeper A. It consumes corrupt and dead flesh and makes flesh soft which is hard it clonseth wounds Ulcers and Fistulaes and restores flesh where it is wanting A. Here is our Colledges Religion ad unguem King James is their god Harts-ease their Trinity their Divinity and holiness in a couple of Plaisters these twelve ingredients are their Apostles their Colledge in Amen Corner where they all sing Allelujah Anglice Woodsorrel together Unless their hand of Christ which is made of Rosewater and Sugar help them I know not what will become of them they have no other remedy to fly too but their Plaister called the grace of god to see if that will help at a dead lift Unguentum Aregon Page 161. in the Latin Book The Colledg Take of Rosemary Marjoram mother of Time Rue the roots of Aron and wild Cucumers of each four onnces and an half the leaves of Bay sage Savin Briony roots of each three ounces 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of each nine ounces the leaves of wild Cucumers Nep of each half a pound let all of them being gathered in May clensed and bruised be steeped seven daies in six pound of Sallet Oyl and a pound of Spirit of Wine boyl them gently till the Spirit be consumed then strain the Oyl in which melt Wax sixteen ounces Bears grease Oyl of Bayes of each three ounces Moschaleum half an ounce Peter-Oyl an ounce Butter four ounces stir them and put in these following things in pouder Mastich Olibanum of each seven drachms Pellitory of Spain Euphorbium Ginger Pepper of each an ounce make them into an Oyntment according to art Culpeper A. It mightily digesteth and maketh thin and 〈◊〉 not without some purging quality and is very comodious against cold afflictions of the body but especially of the sinnews convulsions falling sickness pains of the joynts and great guts I cannot much commend it unless I should commend it for its length and tediousness Unguentum de Artanita Page 162. in Lat. Book Or Oyntment of Sow-bread The Colledg Take of the Juyce of Sowbread or for want of it a strong decoction of the roots three pound juyce of wild Cücumers Heifers Butter of each a pound Oyl of Orris two pound Pulp of Coloquintida four ounces Polypodium six ounces Euphorbium half an ounce the things to be bruised being bruised let them be steeped in a glazed vessel close shut eight daies afterwards boyled in a double vessel till the Juyce be almost consumed then press it out and dissolve in the Liquor yellow Wax five ounces whilst it is warm mix with it Sagapen dissolved in Vineger Bulls gall boyled in a bath to the thickness of Honey of each an ounce then put in these things following in Pouder Scammony Turbith Coloquintida berries or leaves of Mezereon Aloes of each seven drachms Sal. Gem. half an ounce Euphorbium long Pepper Mirrh Ginger Chamomel flowers of each three drachms make them into an oyntment according to art Culpeper A. The stomach being anointed with it it purgeth by vomit the Belly anoynted with it it purgeth by stool the truth is it is a desperate kind of purge yet I hold it as fitting as can be to anoint the bellies of such as have dropsies because I conceive it especially purgeth water and the water in dropsies lie neer the skin They have altered it a little and to as little purpose I fancy not such violent Remedies sometimes they kill and sometimes they cure Unguentum Catapsoras Page 162. in the Latin Book The Colledg Take of Ceruss washed in Purslain water then in Vinegar wherein wild Rhadish Roots have been steeped and pressed out Lapis Calaminaris Chalcitis of each six drachms burnt Lead Goats blood of each half an ounce Quick-silver sublimated an ounce the juyce of Housleek Nightshade Plantane of each two ounces Hogs grease clensed three pound Oyl of Violets Poppies Mandrakes of each an ounce first let the Sublimate and Exungia then the Oyls Juyces and Pouders be mixed and so made into an Oyntment according to art Culpeper A. The Title shews it to be invented against scabs and itch But I delight not in such kind of Medicines they are Collegiates that appoint them and may do what they list nemine contradicence Unguentum Citrinum Page 163. in the Lat. Book Or A Citron Oyntment The Colledg Take of Borax an ounce Camphire a drachm white Corral half an ounce Allum Plume an ounce Umbilicus Marinus Tragacanth white Starch of each three drachms Cristal Dentalis Eutalis Olibanum Niter white Marble of
digestion The Colledg After the same manner only omitting the Annis seeds is distilled Spirit and water of Angelica both Herb and Root 〈◊〉 Mints Sage c. The Flowers of Rosemary Clary Clove-gilli flowers c. the seeds of Caraway c. 〈◊〉 berries 〈◊〉 pils Lemmons Citrons c. 〈◊〉 Nutmegs c. Culpeper A. I would some body that knows their conditions would do but so much as ask the Colledg what the meaning of all these et caetera's is Spiritus et Aqua Absynthii magis composita Pag. 30. Or Spirit and Water of Wormwood the greater Composition The Colledg Take of common and Roman Wormwood of each a pound Sage Mints Bawm of each two handfuls the roots of Galanga Ginger Calamus Aromaticus Alicampane of each three drams Liquor is an ounce Raisons of the Sun stoned three ounces Annis seeds and sweet Fennel seeds of each three drachms Cinnamon Cloves Nutmegs of each two drachms Cardamoms Cubebs of each one drachm Let the things be cut that are to be cut and the things bruised that are to be bruised all of them infused in twenty four pints of Spanish Wines for twenty four hours then distilled in an Allembick adding two ounces of white Sugar to every pint of distilled water Let the first pint be called Spirit of Wormwood the greater composition Culpeper A. In this Receipt they have only in their new Master-piece left out According to Art and I commend them for sure it was advisedly done of them not to write of what they never had A. The Opinion of Authors is That it heats the stomach and strengthens it and the lungues expels wind and helps digestion in ancient people Spiritus et Aqua Angelicae magis composita Page 31. Or Spirit and Water of Angelica the greater Composition The Colledg Take of the Leaves of Angelica eight ounces of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 ounces of Bawm and Sage of each sour ounces Angelica seeds six ounces sweet Fennel seeds nine ounces Let the Herbs being dried and the seeds be grosly bruised to which ad of the Species called Aromaticum Rosatum and of the Species called Diamoschu Dulce of each an ounce and an 〈◊〉 infuse them two daies in thirty two pints of Spanish Wine then distil them with a gentle fire according to that art which we never had and with every pound mix two ounces of Sugar dissolved in Rose water Let the three first pound be called by the name of Spirit the rest by the name of Water Culpeper A This Receipt was far different from that Angelica water which they prescribed in their last Dispensatory I could at first imagine no reason worth the quoting unless it were done to make it dearer as who should say seeing the common people cannot be kept from knowing the vertues of what we have so long monopolized into our own hands through the iniquity of the times in abolishing Kingly Government which was the only 〈◊〉 we had to lean upon yet will we to work again and leave never a stone unturned that may uphold us in our pride and unconscionable domineering and though we cannot write but it will be translated into such a language as will be in the reach 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 brain yet will we wind the business so high that it shall be out of the reach of his purse this I thought to be the plain English of it yet afterward I found that their former Dispensatory had a water called Cordial Water which here shouldered out Angelica Water and having got into its place stole its name Pray do but so much as tell what good it doth the vulgar for you to change the names of Medicines I 〈◊〉 a Rat a new trick to cheat the world A. The chief end of composing this Medicine was to strengthen the heart and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 and therefore is very wholsom in pestilential times and for such as walk in stinking airs I shall now quote you their former Receipt in 〈◊〉 former Dspensatory Angellica water the greater Composition The Colledg Take of Angellica two pound Annis seeds half a pound Coriander and 〈◊〉 away seeds of each four ounces Zedoary bruised three ounces steep them twenty four hours in six gallons of 〈◊〉 Wines then draw out the Spirits and sweeten it with Sugar Culpeper A. It comforts the heart cherisheth the vital Spirits resisteth the pestilence and al corrupt airs which indeed are the natural causes of al Epidimical diseases the sick may take a spoonful of it in any convenient cordial and such as are in health and have bodies either cold by nature or cooled by age may take as much either in the morning fasting or a little before meat Spiritus Lavendulae compositus 〈◊〉 Pag. 31. Or 〈◊〉 Spirit of Lavender Matthias The Colledg Take of Lavender flowers one gallon to which pour three gallons of the best Spirit of Wine let them stand together in the Sun six daies then destil them with an 〈◊〉 with his refrigeratory Take of the flowers of Sage Rosemary and 〈◊〉 of each one handful the flowers of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Lillies of the vally Cowslips of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 let the flowers being newly and seasonably gathered being infused in one gallon of the best Spirit of Wine and mingled with the aforegoing Spirit of 〈◊〉 flowers adding the leaves of Bawm Feather-few and Orrenge tree fresh gathered the flowers of 〈◊〉 and Orrenge tree Bay berries of each one ounce after 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 distil it again after which add Citron 〈◊〉 the outward Bark 〈◊〉 seeds husked of each six drachms Cinnamon Nutmegs Mace Cardamoms 〈◊〉 yellow Sanders of each half an 〈◊〉 wood of Aloes one 〈◊〉 the best 〈◊〉 the stones being taken out half a pound digest thêm six weeks then strain it and filter it and add to it prepared Pearls two drachms Emeralds prepared a scruple Ambergreese Musk Saffron of each half a scruple red Roses dried red Sanders of each half an ounce yellow Sanders Citron pills dried of each one drachm let the Species being tied up in a rag be hung into the aforegoing Spirit Culp Although I could have easily been brought to beleeve that the Colledg never intended the company of Apothecaries any good yet before I read this Receipt I could not conceit they willingly intended to impose impossibilities upon them I could wish the Apothecaries would desire to be certified by the Colledg A. 1. Whether the Gallon of Lavender flowers must be filled by heap or by strike A. 2. Next whether the flowers must be pressed down in the Measure or not A. 3. How much must be drawn off in the first distillation A. 4. Where they should get Orrenge leaves and flowers fresh gathered A. 5. What they mean by Convenient Digestion A. 6. Where you shal find Borrage Bugloss and Cowslips 〈◊〉 together that so you may have them al fresh according to their prescript the one flowring in the latter end of Aprill and beginning of May the other in the end of June and beginning of July
people just as a Cat serves a Mouse first play with them and then eat them up A. It mightily cools the blood and therefore profitable in Feavers and al diseases proceeding of heat of blood it provokes sleep You may take half an ounce at a time or two drachms if the party be weak Aqua Theriacalis Page 36. in the Latin Book Or Treatle Water The Colledg Take of the Juyce of green Walnuts 〈◊〉 pound the juyce of 〈◊〉 three pound juyce of Carduus Marigolds and Bawm of each two pound 〈◊〉 Petasitis roots one pound and an half the roots of 〈◊〉 one pound Angellica and Master-wort of each half a pound the leaves of Scordium four 〈◊〉 old venis 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of each eight ounces Canary Wine twelve pound Vineger six pound juyce of Lemons two pound digest them two daies either in horse-dung or in a bath the vessel being close shut then distil them in Sand in the distillation you may make a theriacal extraction Culpeper A. This water is exceeding good in 〈◊〉 Feavers especially pestilential it expelleth venemous humors by sweat it strengtheneth the heart and vitals it is an admirable counterpoyson special good for such as have the Plague or are poysoned or bitten by venemous beasts and expelleth virulent humors from such as have the French Pocks If you desire to know more vertues of it see the vertues of Venis Treacle The dose is from a spoonful to an ounce Aqua Brioniae Composita Page 37. in the Lat. Book Or Briony water Compound The Colledg Take of the juyce of Briony roots four pound the leaves of Rue and Mugwort af each two pound dried Savin three handfuls Feather-few Nep Peny-royal of each two handfuls Bazil Dittany of 〈◊〉 of each one handful and an half 〈◊〉 pills four ounces Mirrh two ounces Castorium one ounce 〈◊〉 Wine twelve pounds digest them four daies in a convenient vessel then stil them in Balneo Mariae about the middle of the distillation strain it out and make an Hysterical extraction of the residue Culpeper A. A spoonful of it taken easeth the 〈◊〉 of the mother in women that have them it potently expels the after-birth and clears the body of what a mid-wife by heedlesness or accident hath left behind it clenseth the womb exceedingly and for that I fancy it much take not above a taster full at a time and that in the morning fasting for it is of a purging quality and let women with child forbear it This was called Aqua Histerica in their former Edition let any body unless it be an Ass be judge if the Colledges intentions in changing the names only of their medicines the Ingredients being all the very 〈◊〉 If I could not have found out this I had certainly been as great a fool as themselves Aqua 〈◊〉 Page 37. in the Latin Book Or Imperial Water The Colledg Take of dried Citron and 〈◊〉 pills Nutmegs Cloves 〈◊〉 of each two ounces the roots of Cyperus Orris Florentine Calamus Aromaticus of each one ounce Zedoary Galanga Ginger of each half an ounce the tops of Lavender and Rosemary of each two handfuls the leaves of Bay Marjoram Bawm 〈◊〉 Sage Time of each one handful the flowers of white and Damask Rose fresh of each half a handful Rose water four pound white Wine eight pound let al of them being bruised and insused twenty four hours then distil them according to art Culpeper A. You must distil it in a Bath and not in sand It seems the Colledg were but mean practioners in Alchymy but in this and many other Receipts trusted to that monster called Tradition therefore take this for a general Aphorism All gross bodies stilled in sand will stink egregiously This so gravelled the Colledg that in their new Dispensatory they quite lest out the manner of distillation A. It comforts and strengtheneth the heart a gainst Faintings and Swoonings and it is held to be a preservative against Consumptions and Apoplexies You may take half a spoonful at a time Aqua Mirabilis Page 38. in Lat. Book The Colledg Take of Cloves Galanga Cubebs Mace Cardamoms Nutmegs Ginger of each one drachm 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 half a pound Spirit of wine one pound white wine three pound infuse them twenty four hours and draw off two pound with an Alembick Culpeper A The Simples also of this regard the stomach and therefore the water heats cold stomachs besides Authors say it preserveth from Apoplexies and restoreth speech lost Aqua 〈◊〉 Page 38. in Lat. Book The Colledg Take of Scordium Scabious Cardus 〈◊〉 of each two handfuls Citron and Orrenge Pills of each two ounces the seeds of Citrons Cardus Hartwort Treacle Mustard of each one ounce the flowers of Marigolds and Rosemary of each one handful cut them and bruise them grosly then insuse them in four pound of white Wine and two pound of Cardus Water in a glass stopped close and set in the 〈◊〉 or bath for a fortnight often shaking it then still it in Balneo Mariae Let the two first pounds be kept by themselves for use and the remainder of the distillation by it self Lastly mix an ounce of Julep of Alexandria and a spoonful of Cinnamon water with each pound Culpeper A. Aqua 〈◊〉 signifies a Water for Treacle so then if you put Diascordium to it it is a water for Diascordium well then we will take it for a general water for all Physick Aqua Caponis Page 38. in Lat. Book Or Capon Water The Colledg Take a Capon the guts being pulled out cut in pieces the fat being taken away boyled in a sufficient quantity of spring water in a close vessel take of this broath three pound Borrage and Violet Water of each a pound and an half white Wine one pound red Rose Leaves two drachms and an half the flowers of Borrage Violets and Bugloss of each one drachm pieces of bread hot out of the Oven half a pound Cinnamon bruised half an ounce still it in a glass still according to art Culpeper A. Divers Physitians have written several Receipts of this water as Gesner Andr. è Lacuna Med. Florent and Coloniens But the truth is this Receipt although our Physitians conceal it was borrowed from the Augustan Physitians and only because they thought as I suppose a Capon must not be eaten without bread they added the bread to it the rest is verbatim from the Augustan Physitians A. The Simples are most of them apropriated to the heart and in truth the the composition greatly nourishes and strengtheneth such as are in consumptions and restoreth strength lost either by feavers or other sickness It is a Soveraign remedy for Hectick feavers and Marasmos which is nothing else but a consumption coming from them let such as are subject to these diseases hold it for a Jewel Aqua Limacum 〈◊〉 P. 39. Or Water of Snails The Colledg Take of the Juyce of Ground-Ivy Coltsfoot Scabious Lungwort of each one pound and an half the Juyce of
rag and hung to the top of the glass Culpeper In my opinion this latter water is more prevalent for heart-qualms and faintings than Mathiolus his neither is it half so hot therefore more safe Aqua Coelestis Mathiolus The Colledg Take of Cinnamon an ounce Ginger half an ounce white red and yellow Sanders of each six drachms Cloves Galanga Nutmegs of each two drachms and an half Mace Cubebs of each one drachm both sorts of Cardamoms Nigella seeds of each three drachms Zedoary half an ounce seeds of Annis sweet fennel wild Parsnips Bazil of each a drachm and an half Roots of Angelica Avens Calamus Aromaticus Liquoris Valerian the less the leaves of Clary Time Calaminth Penyroyal Mints Mother of Time Marjoram of each two drachms the flowers of red Roses Sage Rosemary Betony Stoechas Bugloss Borrage of each one drachm and an half Citron Pils three drachms Let the things be bruised that are to be bruised and infused fifteen daies in twelve pints of the best spirit of Wine in a glass body well stopped and then let it be distilled in 〈◊〉 Mariae according to art Adding to the distilled Water Pouders of Diambra 〈◊〉 dulce Aromaticum Rosatum Diamagariton frigidum Diathodon Abbatis pouder of Electuary de gemmis of each three drachms yellow Sanders bruised two drachms Musk Ambergreese of each a scruple tied up in a fine rag cleer Julip of Roses a pound shake them well together stopping the glass close with wax and Parchment till it grow cleer to be kept for your use Culpeper A. It comforteth and 〈◊〉 the heart reviveth drooping spirite prevaileth against the plague and all malignant feavers preserveth the Sences and restoreth such as are in Consumptions It is of a hot nature Let not the quantity taken at a time exceed half a drachm A. Only take this Caution both concerning this and all other strong waters They are not safely given by themselves in Feavers because by their hot quality they inflame the blood and ad fuel to the fire but mixed with other convenient Cordials and consideration had to the strength complexion habit age and sex of the patient for my own part I aim sincerely at the publick good in writing of this and therefore as I would not have Physitians domineer so I would not have fools turn Physitians Bawm Water The greater Composition The Colledg Take of 〈◊〉 a pound Time Penyroyal of each three drachms Cinnamon two drachms Cardamoms the less one drachm Grains of Paradice half an ounce Sweet Fennel seeds an ounce Nutmegs Ginger of each a drachm Galanga 〈◊〉 drachms 〈◊〉 Aromaticus Cyperus of each one drachm and an half Dictamni half a drachm Let all of them be bruised and infused in eight pints of Spanish Wine and six pints of strong Ale for twenty four hours together and then distilled by an Alembick draw out of the stronger water three pints Culpeper A. The Simples seem chiefly apropriated to the stomach and therefore must needs strengthen cold and weak stomachs and help digestion besides Authors say It restoreth memory lost quickkens all the sences keeps away gray hairs and baldness strengtheneth the brain makes the heart cheerful and helps the lisping of the tongue easeth the pains of the teeth and causeth a sweet breath Rosa 〈◊〉 The Colledg Take of Nutmegs Annis seeds Coriander seeds of each one ounce Galanga Ginger Cloves of each half an ounce red Rose Leaves one bandful Ros-solis six handfuls Liquoris two ounces Cardamoms Zedoary Grains of Paradice Calamus Aromaticus of each one drachm red Sanders Cinnamon of each an ounce and an half of the best Aqua vitae twelve pints make an infusion of them for eight daies 〈◊〉 strain it and ad to the Liquor one pound and an half of Sugar Culpeper A The Basis of this Medicine seems to be the Herb Ros-solis which is of a drying and binding quality and apropriated to the Lungues and therefore must needs be available for 〈◊〉 or Consumptions of the Lungues and because this herb provokes lust exceedingly I suppose therefore the Rose leaves were added which according to Authors resist lust Dr. Stephens Water The Colledg Take of Cinnamon Ginger Galanga Cloves Nutmegs Grains of Paradice Seeds of Annis Fennel Caraway of each one drachm Herbs of Time Mother of Time Mints Sage Penyroyal Pellitory of the Wall Rosemary flowers of red Roses Chamomel Origanum Lavender of each one handful infuse them twelve hours in twelve 〈◊〉 of Gascoign Wine then with an Alembick draw three pints of strong Water from it Culpeper A. Authors hold it profitable for women in labor that it provokes the terms and brings away the after-birth Ordinary Aqua vitae The Colledg Distil Ale and Lees of Wine in 〈◊〉 Alembick whose worm runs through cold Water into small Wine in ten Congies of which 〈◊〉 one pound of bruised Annis seeds for twenty four hours then still it again into strong water Aqua vitae Compound The Colledg Is made of smal Wines in six congies of which infuse Annis seeds half a pound seeds of Fennel and Caraway of each two ounces Cloves 〈◊〉 and Ginger of each one ounce and then draw the strong Spirit from it Culpeper A. This is excellent good in my opinion for such as are troubled with wind Vsquebach The Colledg Take of strong Aqua vitae twenty four pints in which for four daies infuse a pound of Liquoris Raisons of the Sun half a pound Cloves half an ounce Mace Ginger of each two drachms strain it and keep it for your use Culpeper A. It strengthens the stomach and helps indigestion coming of flegm and cold A. It is possible I may have overslipped some others of their Alterations of Names my time is short and my understanding dull and the truth is their new model shews far more subtilty than honesty TINCTURES Tinctura Croci Page 41. in the Latin Book Or Tincture of Saffron Colledg TAke two drachms of Saffron eight ounces of Treacle Water digest them six 〈◊〉 then strain it Culpeper A. See the Vertues of Treacle Water and then know that this strengthens the heart something more and keeps melancholly vapors thence by drinking a spoonful of it every morning Tinctura 〈◊〉 Page 41. in the Latin Book Or Tincture of Castorium The Colledg Take of Castorium in pouder half an ounce Spirit of Castorium half a pound digest them ten daies cold strain it and keep the Liquor for Tincture Culpeper A. A learned invention 'T is something more prevalent than the Spirit Tinctura Fragorum Page 41. in the Latin Book Or Tincture of Strawberries The Colledg Take of ripe Wood-Strawberries two pound put them in a Phiol and put so much small Spirit of Wine to them that it may oretop them the thickness of four fingers stop the vessel close and set it in the Sun two daies then strain it and press it but gently powr this Spirit to as many fresh Strawberries repeat this six times at
and an half Wood of Aloes yellow Sanders long Pepper of each two drachms Amber-greece a 〈◊〉 and an half Musk half a drachm make them all into pouder according to art Culpeper A. Mesue apropriates this to the head and saith it heats and strengthens the brain causeth mirth helps concoction cherisheth the Animal Vital and Natural Spirit it strengthens the heart and stomach and resists all cold diseases and is therefore special good for women and old men Your best way is to make it into an Electuary by mixing it with three times its waight of clarifyed Honey and take the quantity of a Nutmeg of it every morning Here also they have left out Doronicum and put in Angelica Roots sure they hate Doronicum as bad as they hate Honesty Diamoschu Dulce Page 92. in the Latin Book The Colledg Take of Saffron Galanga Zedoary Wood of Aloes Mace of each two drachms Pearls raw Silk tosted white Amber red Corral prepared Gallia Moschata Bazill of each two drachms and an half Ginger Cubebs long Pepper of each a dram and an half Nutmegs Indian Leaf or Cinnamon Cloves of each one drachm Musk two scruples make them into pouder according to art Culpeper A. It wonderfully helps cold afflictions of the brain that come without a feaver melancholly and its attendance viz. sadness without a cause c. Vertigo or dissiness in the head Falling-sickness Palsies resolution of the nerves Convulsions Heart-qualms afflictions of the Lungues and difficulty of breathing The dose of the pouder is half a drachm or two seruples or less according to the age or strength of him or her that takes it Mesue appoints it to be made into an Electuary with clarified Honey and of the Electuary two drachms is the dose the time of taking it is in the morning fasting Diamoschu Amarum Page 92. in the Latin Book The Colledg Is prepared by adding to the forenamed Wormwood dried Roses of each three drams Aloes half an ounce Cinnamon two drachms and an half Castorium and Lovage of each one drachm make them into pouder Culpeper A. Besides the vertues of the former it purgeth the stomach of putrified humors Species Dianthus Page 93. in the Latin Book The Colledg Take of Rosemary flowers an ounce red Roses Violets Liquoris of each six drachms Cloves Indian Spicknard Nutmegs Galanga Cinnamon Ginger Zedoary Mace Wood of Aloes Cardamoms the less the seeds of Dill and Annis of each four scruples make them into pouder according to art Culpeper A. It strengthens the heart and helps the passions thereof it causeth a joyful and cheerful mind and strengthens such as have been weakned by long sickness it strengthens cold stomachs and helps digestion notably The dose is half a drachm you may make it into an Electuary with Honey and take two drachms of that at a time Diapenidion Page 93. in the Latin Book The Colledg Take of Penidies two ounces Pine-nuts sweet Almonds blanched white Poppy seeds of each three drachms and a scruple Cinnamon Cloves Ginger which three being omitted it is Diapenidion without Species Juyce of Liquoris Gum Tragacanth and Arabick white Starch the four greater cold seeds 〈◊〉 of each a drachm and an half Camphire seven grains make them into pouder Culpeper A. It helps the vices of the breast coughs colds hoarsness and consumptions of the lungues as also such as spit matter You may mix it with any pectoral Syrup and take it with a Liquoris stick if you fancy the Pouder best but if the Electuary you may take a drachm of it upon a knifes point at any time when the cough comes Diarrhodon Abbatis Page 93. in the Latin Book The Colledg Take of Sanders white and red of each two drachms and an half Gum Tragacanth Arabick Ivory of each two scruples 〈◊〉 roots Maslick Indian Spicknard Cardamoms Liquoris Saffron Wood of Aloes Cloves Gallia Moschata Annis and sweet Fennel seeds Cinnamon Rhubarb Bazil Seeds Barberry seeds the seeds of Succory Purslain the four greater cold Seeds clensed white Poppy seeds of each one scruple Pearls bone of a Stags heart of each half a scruple red Roses exangulated one ounce and three drachms Camphire seven grains make them into pouder according to art Culpeper A. It cools the violent heat of the heart and stomach as also of the liver lungues and Spleen easeth pains in the body and most infirmities coming to the body by reason of heat The dose of the Pouder is half a drachm and two ounces of the Electuary into which with Sugar dissolved in Rose-water you may make it and can the Colledg justly say 't is destructive to the Common-wealth Diaspoliticum Page 94. in the Latin Book The Colledg Take of Cummin seeds steeped in Vineger and dried long Pepper 〈◊〉 leaves of each an ounce Niter half an ounce make them into pouder Culpeper A. It is an admirable remedy for such whose meat is putrified in their stomcahs it helps cold stomachs cold belchings and windy You may take half a drachm after meat either in a spoonful of Muskadel or in a Syrup of Mirtles or Quinces or any Cordial Water whose effects is the same Species Diatragacanthi srigidi Page 94. in the Latin Book The Colledg Take of Gum Tragacanth two ounces Gum Arabick an ounce and two drachms white starch half an ounce Liquoris the seeds of Melones and white Poppies of each three drachms the seeds of Citruls Cucumers and Guords of each two drachms Penids three ounces Camphire half a scruple make of them a Pouder according to art Also you may make an Electuary of them with a susficient quantity of Syrup of Violets but have a care of what was told you before Of the seeds quoth the Colledg Before when all honesty was not fled from them to Heaven A. If you please to put in the cold seeds which the Reverend Colledg appoints to be left out till the Pouder come to be used and then 't is impossible to put them in as I shewed before page 122. and so make it up into an Electuary then I can tell you what the vertues are It helps the faults of the breast and Lungs coming of heat and driness it helps Consumptions Leanness Inflamations of the sides Pleuresies c. hot and dry Coughs roughness of the Tongue and Jaws but how to make ought of the Receipt as the Colledg have ordered it belongs to another Oepidibus and not to me It is your best way to make the Electuary very moist and take now and then a little of it with a Liquoris stick Diatrion 〈◊〉 Page 94. in the Latin Book The Colledg Take of the three sorts of Peppers of each six drachms and fifteen grains Annis seeds 〈◊〉 Ginger of each one drachm beat them into 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Culpeper A. It heats the stomach and expels wind Half a drachm in pouder or two drachms in Electuary for so Galen who was Author of it appoints it to be made with clarified Honey a sufficient quantity if
extracted and the 〈◊〉 washed Then take of this Cassia so drawn and boyl it to its consistance 〈◊〉 pound Sugar a pound and an halfe boyl them to the form of an Electuary according to art Culpeper A. It is no more than breaking the Canes of the Cassia and pick out the pulp casting away the seeds boyl the pulp in a little of this decoction then press it through a pulping sieve the title shews the use of it or if you will take an ounce of it inwardly you shall find it work with great gentleness You may take it in white Wine it is good for gentle bodies for if your body be hard to work upon perhaps it will not work at all it purgeth the reins gallantly and cooleth them thereby preventing the stone and other diseases caused by their heat Electuarium 〈◊〉 Magistrale Majus P. 112. Or The greater bitter Electuary The Colledg Take of Agrick Turbith Species Hiera Simplex Rhubarb of each one drachm choise Aloes unwashed two drachms Ginger Christal of Tartar of each two scruples Orrus Florentine sweet Fennel seeds of each a 〈◊〉 Syrup of Roses Solutive as much as is sufficient to make 〈◊〉 into an Electuary according to art Electuarium Amarum Minus P. 112. in the L. B. Or The lesser bitter Electuary The Colledg Take of Epithimum half an ounce the roots of Angelica three drachms of Gentian 〈◊〉 Acorus of each two drachms Cinnamon one drachm and an half Cloves Mace Nutmegs Saffron of each one drachm 〈◊〉 six ounces with Syrup of Fumitory Scabious and Sugar so much as is sufficient to make it into a soft Electuary Culpeper A. Both these purge choller the former flegm and this melancholly the former works strongest and this strengthens most and is good for such whose brains are anoyed You may take half an ounce of the former if your body be any thing strong in white Wine if very strong an ounce ordering your self as you were taught before and the Table at later end will direct you to the place a reasonable body may take an ounce of the latter the weak less I would not have the unskilful too busie with purges without advice of a Physitian Diacassia with Manna Page 112. in the Latin Book The Colledg Take of Damask Prunes two 〈◊〉 Vlolet-flowers a bandful and an half 〈◊〉 water a pound and an half boyl it 〈◊〉 to art till half be consumed Strain 〈◊〉 and dissolve in the decoction six 〈◊〉 of Cassia newly drawn Sugar of Violets 〈◊〉 up of Violets of each four ounces Pulp of Tamarinds an ounce Sugar Candy an ounce and an half Manna two ounces mix them and make them into an Electuary according to art Culpeper A. It is a fine cool purge for such as are bound in the body for it works gently and without trouble it purgeth choller and may safely be given in feavers coming of choller but in such cases if the body be much bound the best way is first to administer a Clyster and then the next morning an ounce of this will cool the body and keep it in due temper I wonder what they need have put in Sugar of Violets and Syrup of Violets why would not the double quantity of the Syrup have fetved the turn I protest they will do any thing to make their Rceipts dear and difficult that so they may grow rich by a lazy life and uphold themselves in their lawless domineering A most unconscionable thing that men should prefer their own greatness before the the lives of poor men and women the stones in the street would cry out against them shortly if I should hold my peace Cassia Extracta sine foliis 〈◊〉 P. 113. in L. Book Or Cassia extracted with the leaves of Senna The Colledg Take twelve Prunes Violet flowers a handful French Barly the seeds of Annis and bastard Saffron Polyprdium of the Oak of each five drachms Maidenhair Time Epithinum of each half a handful Raisons of the sun stoned half an ounce sweet Fennel seeds two drachms the seeds of Purslain and Mallows of each three drachms Liquoris half an ounce boyl them in a sufficient quantity of water Strain them dissolve in the Decoction Pulp of Cassia two pound of Tamarinds an ounce Cinnamon three drachms Sugar a pound boyl it into the form of an Electuary Cassia Extract a cum Foliis Senae P. 113. in L. Book Or Cassia extracted with the leaves of Senna The Colledg Take of the former Receipt two pound Senna in pouder two ounces mix them according to art Culpeper A. This is also a fine cool purge gentle clensing the bowels of choller and melancholly without any griping very fit for feaverish bodies and yet the former is gentler than this They both clense and cool the reins a reasonable body may take anounce and an half of the former and an ounce of the latter in white Wine if they keep the house or their bodies be oppressed with melancholly let them take half the quantity in four ounces of decoction of Epithium Diacarthamum Page 113. in the Latin Book The Colledg Take of Diatragacanthum Frigidum half an ounce Pulp of preserved Quinces an ounce the inside of the seeds of Bastard Saffron half an ounce Ginger two drachms Diagrydium beaten by it self three drachms Turbith six drachms Manna two ounces Honey Roses Solutive Sugar-candy of each one ounce Hermodactils half an ounce 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 ounces and an half make of them a Liquid Electuary 〈◊〉 to art Culpeper A. I 〈◊〉 what art it must be wherewith a man should make up an 〈◊〉 and have not wherewithal I tell you truly that to 〈◊〉 up an Electuary of this without more moisture for here is nor a quarter enough is a task harder than al Hercules his twelve labors abate me but his fetching Cerberus out of Hell For my part I shall trouble the Reader no further but leave the Receipt to Arnoldus and the Colledg for a pure piece of non-sence Only let me admire at the pride and Headstrongness of the Colledg that will not mend any error though as apparant as the Sun is up when he is upon the Meridian but quos perdere 〈◊〉 Jupiter dementis facit those whom Jupiter will destroy he first makes mad so their Jupiter or Juvans pater as they often in their Dedicatory Epistle stile the King and the only God they poor fooles worship unless like heathens they worship many gods being now sent to take his supper apud inferos hath left such a spirit of madness upon them which is an absolute forerunner of their end Diaphoenicon Page 113. in 〈◊〉 Latin Book The Colledg Take of the pulp of Dates boyled in Hydromel Penids of each half a pound sweet Almonds blanched three ounces and an half to all of them being bruised and permixed add clarified Honey two pound boyl them a little and then strew in Ginger long Pepper Mace Cinnamon Rue leaves the seeds of Fennel and Carrots of each two drams
51. In the L. Book O R Syrup of Mugwort The Colledg Take of Mugwort two handfuls Penyroyal Calaminth Origanum Bawm Arsmart Dictani of Creet Savin Marsoram Germander St. Johns Wort 〈◊〉 Featherfew with the Flowers Centaury the less Rue Bettony Bugloss of each a handful the Roots of Fennel Smallage Parsly Sparagus Bruscus Saxifrage Alicampane Cyperus Maddir Orris Peony of each an ounce Juniper Berries the seeds of Lovage Parsly Smallage Annis Nigella Carpobalsamum or Cubebs Costus Cassia Lignea Cardamoms Calamus Aromaticus the Roots of Asarabacca Pellitory of Spain Valerian of each half an ounce being clensed cut and bruised let them be infused twenty four hours in fourteen pound of cleer water and boyled till half be consumed being taken off from the fire and rubbed between your hands whilst it is warm strain it and with Honey and Sugar of each two pound sharp Vineger four ounces boyl it to a Syrup and perfume it with Cinnamon and Spiknard of each three drams Culpeper A. It helps the passion of the matrix and retains it in its place it dissolves the coldness wind and pains thereof it strengthens the nerves opens the pores corrects the blood it corrects and provokes the terms in women You may take a handful of it at a time Syrupus de Betonica Compositus Pag. 52. In L. Book O R Syrup of Betony Compound The Colledg Take of Betony three handfuls Marsoram a handful and an half Time red Roses of each a handful Violets Stoechas Sage of each half a handful the seeds of Fennel Annis and Ammi of each half an ouce the roots of Peony Polypodium and Fennel of each five drachms boyl them in six pound of river water to three pound strain it and ad juyce of Betony two pound Sugar three pound and an half make it into a Syrup Culpeper A. It helps diseases coming of cold both in the head and stomach as also such as come of wind vertigoes madness it concocts melancholly it provokes the terms in women and so doth the Simple Syrup more than the Compound The Composition was framed by the Augustan Physitians Certainly our Physitians have but shallow brains that they are fain to trot as far as Ausberg in Germany to steal Receipts Syrupus Byzantinus Simple Page 53. In the Latin Book The Colledg Take of the Juyce of the Leaves of Endive and Smallage of each two pound of Hops and Bugless of each one pound boyl them together and scum them and to the clarified Liquor ad four pound of white Sugar to as much of the Juyces and with a gentle fire boyl it to a Syrup Syrupus Byzantinus Compound Page 53. In the Latin Book The Colledg Take of the Juyces so ordered as in the former four pound in which boylred Roses two ounces Liquoris half an ounce the seeds of Annis Fennel and Smallage of each three drachms Spicknard two drams strain it and to the three pound remaining ad two pound of Vineger four pound of Sugar make it into a Syrup according to art Culpeper A. They both of them viz. both Simple and Compound opens stoppings of the stomach liver and spleen help the Rickets in children cuts and brings away tough flegm and helps the yellow Jaundice Mesue saith the Compound Syrup is of more effect than the Simple for the same uses You may take them with a Liquoris stick or take a spoonful in the morning fasting Syrupus Botryos Page 53. In the Latin Book O R Syrup of Oak of Jerusalem The Colledg Take of Oak of Jerusalem Hedg-mustard Nettles of each two handfuls Coltsfoot an handful and an half boyl them in a sufficient quantity of cleer Water till half be consumed to two pound of the Decoction ad two pound of the Juyce of Turneps baked in an Oven in a close pot and with three pound of white Sugar boyl it into a Syrup Culpeper This Syrup was composed against Coughs shortness of breath and other the like infirmities of the breast proceeding of cold for which if you can get it you may take it with a Liquoris stick Syrupus Capillorum Veneris Pag. 53. In L. Book O R Syrup of Maidenhair The Colledg Take of Liquoris two ounces Maidenhair five ounces steep them a natural day in four pound of warm water then after a gentle boyling and strong straining with a pound and an half of fine Sugar make it into a Syrup Culpeper A. It opens stoppings of the stomach strengthens the Lungues and helps the infirmities of them This may be taken also either with a Liquoris stick or mixed with the pectoral Decoction like Syrup of Coltsfoot Syrupus Cardiacus vel Julepum Cardiacum Pag. 53. O R A Cordial Syrup The Colledg Take of Rhenish Wine two pound Rose water two ounces and an half Cloves two seruples Cinnamon half a drachm Ginger two scruples Sugar three ounces and an half boyl it to the consistence of a Julep adding Amber-greese three grains Musk one grain Culpeper A. He that hath read thus far in this Book and doth not know he must first boyl the Simples in the Wine and then strain them out before he puts in the Sugar is a man that in my opinion hath not 〈◊〉 enongh to be taught to make up a Medicine and the Colledg in their new Master-piece hath left it out A. If you would have this Julip keep long you may put in more Sugar and yet if close stopped it will not easily corrupt because 't is made up only of Wine indeed the wisest way is to order the quantity of sugar according to the pallat of him that takes it A. It restoreth such as are in Consumptions comforts the heart cherisheth the drooping spirits and is of an opening quality thereby carrying away those vapors which might otherwise anoy the brain and heart You may take an ounce at a time or two if you please Syrupus infusionis Floram Caryophillorum Pag. 54. O R Syrup of Clove-gilliflowers The Colledg Take a pound of Clove-gilliflowers the whites being cut off infuse them a whol night in two pound of Water then with four pound of sugar melted in it make it into a Syrup without boyling Culpeper A. In their former they added three pound of Water if you would infuse them you must do it at several times A. The syrup is a fine temperate syrup it strengthens the heart liver and stomach it refresheth the vital spirits and is a good cordial in feavers and usually mixed with other Cordials you can hardly err in taking it it is so harmless a syrup Syrupus de Cinnamomo Pag. 54. In the L. Book O R Syrup of Cinnamon The Colledg Take of Cinnamon grosly bruised four ounces steep it in white Wine and small Cinnamon water of each half a pound three daies in a glass by a gentle heat strain it and with a pound and an half of Sugar boyl it gently to a syrup Culpeper A. This comes something neerer the Augustan Dispensatory than their
and an half boyl them after one daies warm digestion in a sufficient quantity of distilled Water of Peony Roots to four pouud in which being strained through Hippocrates his sleeves put four pound and an half of white sugar and boyl it to a syrup Culpeper A. It is somewhat costly to buy and as troublesom to make a spoonful of it taken helps the Falling-sickness and Convulsions Syrupus de Pomis alterans Page 62. in the L. Book Or Syrup of Apples The Colledg Take four pound of the juyce of sweet scented Apples the juyce of Bugloss garden and wild of Violet Leaves Rose water of each a pound boyl them together and clarifie them and with six pound of pure sugar boyl it into a syrup according to Art Culpeper A. It is a fine cooling syrup for such whose hearts and stomachs are overpressed with heat and may safely be given in feavers for it rather loosens than binds it breeds good blood and is profitable in Hectick feavers and for such as are troubled with palpitation of the heart it quencheth thirst admirably in Feavers and staies Hiccoughs You may take an ounce of it at a time in the morning or when you need Syrupus de Prasio Page 62. In the Latin Book Or Syrup of Horehound The Colledg Take of white Horehound fresh two ounces Liquoris Polipodium of the Oak Fennel and smallage Roots of each half an ounce white Maiden-hair Origanum Hysop Calaminth Time savory scabious Coltsfoot of each six drachms the seeds of Annis and Cotton of each three drachms Raisons of the sun stoned two ounces fat Figs ten boyl them in eight pound of Hydromel till half be consumed boyl the Decoction into a syrup with honey and sugar of each two pound and perfume it with an ounce of the Roots of Orris Florentine Culpeper A. It is apropriated to the breast and lungues and is a fine clenser to purge them from thick and putrified flegm it helps Phtisicks and Coughs and diseases subject to old men and cold natures Take it with a Liquoris stick Both this Receipt and the former Fernelius was the Author of Syrupus de quinque Radicibus Page 63. In L Book Or Syrup of the sive opening Roots The Colledg Take of the Roots of smallage Fennel Parsly Bruscus Sparagus of each two ounces spring Water six pound boyl away the third part and make a syrup with the rest according to art with three pound of sugar adding eight ounces of white white Wine Vinegar towards the latter end Culpeper It clenseth and openeth very well is profitable against Obstructions provokes Urine clenseth the body of flegm and is safely and profitably given in the beginning of Feavers An ounce at a time upon an empty stomach is a good dose Syrupus Raphani Page 63. In the L. Book Or Syrup of Rhadishes The Colledg Take of Garden and wild Rhadish Roots of each an ounce the Roots of white Saxifrage Lovage Bruscus Eringo Restharrow Parsly Fennel of each half an ounce the Leaves of Bettony Burnet Penyroyal Nettles Watercresses Sampier Maidenhair of each a handful Winter Cherries Jujubes of each ten the seeds of Bazil Bur Parsly of Macedonia Hartwort Caraway Carrots Gromwel the Bark of the Root of Bay-tree of each two drachms Raisons of the sun stoned Liquoris of each six drachms boyl them in twelve pound of water to eight strain it and with four pound of Sugar and two pound of Honey make it into a syrup and perfume it with an ounce of Cinnamon and half an ounce of Nutmegs Culpeper A. A tedious long Medicine for the stone I wonder why the Colledg affect such LONG Receipts surely it will be LONG enough before they be wiser Syrupus Regius aliàs Julapium Alexandrinum P. 64 Or Julep of Alexandria The Colledg Boyl four pound of Rose water and one pound of white sugar into a Julep Julep of Roses is made with Damask Rose water in the very same manner Culpeper Two fine cooling drinks in the heat of summer for them that have nothing else to do with their money Syrupus de Rosis siccis Page 64. In the L. Book Or Syrup of dried Roses The Colledg Make four pound of spring Water hot in which infuse a pound of dried Roses by some at a time press them out and with two pound of sugar boyl it into a syrup according to art Culpeper A. If you boyl it it will lose both colour and vertue and then who but the Colledg would first cry out against such paltry stuff I am weary with nothing this in every Receipt therefore be pleased to accept of this one general Rule It is not best to boyl any syrups made of Infusions but by adding the double weight of Sugar viz. two pound of sugar to each pint of infusion melt it over a fire only A. Syrup of dried Roses strengthens the heart comforts the spirits bindeth the body helps fluxes and corrosions or gnawings of the guts it strengthens the stomach and staies vomiting You may take an ounce at a time before meat if for fluxes after meat if for vomiting Syrupus Scabiosae Page 64. In the L. Book Or Syrup of Scabious The Colledg Take of the Roots of Alicampane and Polypodium of the Oak of each two ounces Raisons of the the sun stoned an ounce sebestens twenty Coltsfoot Lungwort savory Calaminth of each a handsul and an half Liquoris Spanish Tobacco of each half an ounce the seeds of Nettles and Cotton of each three drachms boyl them all the Roots being infused in white Wine the day before in a sufficient quantity of Wine and Water to eight ounces strain it and adding four ounces of the Juyce of Scabious and ten ounces of sugar boyl it to a syrup adding to it twenty drops of oyl of Sulphur Culpeper A. It is a clensing syrup apropriated to the breast and lungues when you perceive them oppressed by flegm crudities or stoppings your remedy is to take now and then a spoonful of this syrup it is taken also with good success by such as are itchy or scabby Syrupus de Scolopendrio Page 64. in the L. Book Or Syrup of Hartstongue The Colledg Take of Hartstongue three handfuls Polypodium of the Oak the Roots of both sorts of Bugloss bark of the roots of Capars Tamaris of each two ounces Hops Doddar Maiden-hair Bawm of each two handfuls boyl them in nine pound of spring water to five and strain it and with four pound of white sugar make it into a syrup according to art Culpeper A. It helps the stoppings of Melancholly opens obstructions of the Liver and spleen and is profitable against splenetick evils and therefore is a choice remedy for the disease which the vulgar call the Rickets or Liver-grown A spoonful in a morning is a precious Remedy for children troubled with that disease Men that are troubled with the spleen which is known by pain and hardnes in their left side may take three or four spoonfuls they
direct it Half a drachm at a time keeping your self warm cannot well do you harm unless your body be very weak Pilulae Aggregativae Page 121. in the Latin Book The Colledg Take of Citron Myrobalans Rhubarb of each half an ounce juyce of Agrimony and Wormwood made thick of each two drachms Diagridium five drachms Agrick Colocynthis Polypodium of each two drachms Turbith Aloes of each six drams Mastich red Roses Sal. gem Epithimum Annis Ginger of each one drachm with Syrup of Damask Roses make it into a Mass according to art Culpeper A. It purgeth the head of choller flegm and Melancholly and that stoutly it is good against quotidian agues and faults in the stomach and liver yet because it is well corrected if you take but half a drachm at a time ond keep your self warm I suppose you may take it without danger Pilulae Aloephanginae Page 121. in the Latin Book The Colledg Take of Cinnamon Cloves Cardamoms the less Nutmegs Mace Calamus Aromaticus Carpobalsamum or Juniper Berries Squinanth wood of Aloes yellow Sanders red Roses dried Wormwood of each half an ounce Let the tincture be taken out of these being grosly bruised in spirit of Wine the vessel being close stopped in three pound of this tincture being strained dissolve Aloes one pound which being dissolved add Mastich Mirrh of each half an ounce Saffron two drachms Balsam of Peru one drachm the superfluous Liquor being consumed either over hot ashes or a bath bring it into a Mass of Pills Culpeper A. This Receipt differs much from that which Mesue left to posterity perhaps the Colledg followed Renodaeus more closly in it than they did Mesue But some question whether Renodaeus or the Colledge either can amend the Receipts of Mesue The chief alterations are Asarabacca roots Indian Spicknard of each one ounce is totally left out besides all the Simples till you come to the Wormwood are set down but half so much in quantity as Mesue prescribed them Some other small alterations are also in most of the quantities But I must return to my scope A. It clenseth both stomach and brain of gross and putrified humors and sets the sences free when they are thereby troubled it clenseth the brain offended by ill humors wind c. helps vertigo and head-aches and strengthens the brain exceedingly helps concoction and strengthens the stomach I have often made experience of it upon my 〈◊〉 body and alwaies with good success in such occasions and therfore give me leave to commend it unto my Country men for a wholsom clensing Medicine strengthening no waies violent one drachm taken at night going to bed will work gently next day if the party be weak you may give less if strong more If you take but half a drachm you may go abroad the next day but if you take a drachm you may keep the house there can be no harm in that Pilulae de Aloe Lota Page 122. in the Latin Book Or Pills of washed Aloes The Colledg Take of Aloes washed with juyce of Red-Roses one ounce Agrick three drachms Mastich two drachms ` Diamoschu Dulce half a drachm Syrup of Damask Roses so much as is sufficient to make it into a Mass according to art Culpeper A. It purgeth both brain stomach bowels and eyes of putrified humors and also strengthens them Use these as the succeeding Aloe Rosata Page 122. in the Latin Book The Colledg Take of Aloes in pouder four ounces juyce of Damask Roses clarified one pound mix them and 〈◊〉 them in the Sun or in a bath till the superfluous Liquor be drawn off digest it and evaporate it four times over and keep the Mass. Culpeper A. It is a gallant gentle purger of choller frees the stomach from superfluous humors opens stoppings and other infirmities of the body proceeding from choller or flegm as yellow Jaundice c. and strengthens the body exceedingly Take a scruple or half a drachm at night going to bed you may walk abroad for it will 〈◊〉 work till next day in the after noon Pilulae Aurcae Page 122. in the Latin Book The Colledg Take of Aloes Diacrydium of each five drachms Red-Roses Smallage seeds of each two drachms and an half the seeds of Annis and Fennel of each one drachm and an half Mastich Saffron Troch Alhandal of each one drachm with a sufficient quantity of Honey roses make it into a Mass according to art Culpeper A. They are held to purge the head to quicken the sences especially the sight and to expel wind from the bowels but works something harshly Half a drachm is the utmost dose keep the fire take them in the morning and sleep after them they will work before noon Pilulae Cochiae the greater Page 122. in the Latin Book The Colledg Take of Species Hiera Picra ten drachms Troch Alhandal three drachms and an half Diacrydium two drachms and an half Turbith Stechas of each five drachms with a sufficient quantity of Syrup of Stechas make it into a 〈◊〉 according to art Culpeper A. Gesner and Math. de Grad put in only two scruples and a half of Diagrydium belike because they would not have it work so violently But Mesue Rhafis and Nicholaus Myrepsus prescribe two drachms and an half as here in the Dispensatory only Mesue appoints it to be made up with syrup of Wormwood 'T is held to purge the head but 't is but a dogged purge at best and must be given only to strong bodies and but half a drachm at a time and yet with great care Pilulae Cochiae the less Page 123. in the Latin Book The Colledg Take of Aloes Scammony Colocynthis of each one ounce with equall parts of Syrup of Wormwood and of purging thorn make it into a Mass according to 〈◊〉 Pilulae de Cynoglosso Page 123. in the Latin Book Or Pills of Houndstongue The Colledg Take of the roots of Houndstongue dried white 〈◊〉 seed Opium prepared of each half an ounce Mirrh six drachms Olibanum five drachms Saffron Castoreum Styrax Calamitis of each one drachm and an half with Syrup of Stoechas make it into a Mass. Culpeper A. It staies hot rhumes that fall down upon the lungues therefore is good in Phtisicks also it mitigates pain a scruple is enough to take at a time going to bed and too much if your body be weak have a care of opiates for fear they make you sleep your last Pilulae ex 〈◊〉 Page 123. in the Latin Book Or Pills of two things The Colledg Take of Colocynthis and Scamony of each one ounce Oyl of Cloves as much as is sufficient to malax them well then with a little Syrup of purging Thorn make it into a Mass. Culpeper A. Surely the Colledg intend to go to Hell and give Phisick to the Devils they else would never invent such Pills as this and put Cochiae the less without any corrigents at all in truth 't is pity but they should have the just reward
of Perillus viz. be forced to take them themselves they being not only to strong but also of a base gnawing nature that so they may gnaw out their ill conditions Pilulaede Eupatorio Page 123. in the Latin Book Or Pills of Eupatorium The Colledg Take of the juyce of Maudlin and Wormwood made thick Citron Myrobalans of each three drachms Rhubarh three drachms and an half Mastich one drachm Aloes five drachms Saffron half a dram Syrup of the juyce of Endive as much as is sufficient to make it into a Mass. Culpeper A. Having compared this Receipt of Mesue with reason I find it a gallant gentle purge and strengthening fitted for such bodies as are much weakened by diseases of choller The author apropriates it to such as have tertain agues the yellow Jaundice obstructions or stoppings of the liver half a drachm taken at night going to bed will work with an ordinary body the next day by noon the truth is I was before sparing in relating the doses of most purging physicks because they are to be regulated according to the strength of the patient c. Physick is not to be presumed upon by Dunces lest they meet with their matches and overmatches too Pilulae Foetidae Page 123. in the Latin Book Or Stinking Pills The Colledg Take of Aloes Colocynthis Amoniacum Sagapen Mirrh Rue seeds Epithymum of each five drachms Scammony three drachms the roots of Turbith half an ounce the roots of Spurge the less prepared Hermodactils of each two drachms Ginger one drachm and an half Spicknard Cinnamon Saffron Castoreum of each one drachm Euphorbium prepared two 〈◊〉 dissolve the Gums in juyce of Leeks and with Syrup made with the juyce of Leeks and Sugar make it into a Mass. Culpeper A. They purge gross and raw flegm and diseases thereof arising Gouts of all sorts pains in the backbone and other joynts it is good against Leprosies and other such like infirmities of the skin I fancy not the receipt much Both because of its violence and apish mixture Pilulae de Hermodactilis Page 124 in the L. Book Or Pills of Hermodactils The Colledg Take of Sagapen fix drachms Opopanax three drachms melt them in warm juyce of Coleworts so much as is sufficient then strain it through a convenient ragg afterwards boyl it to a mean thickness then take of Hermodactils Aloes Citron Myrobalans Turbith Coloquintida soft Bdellium of each six drachms Euphorbium prepared the seeds of Rue and Smallage Castorium Sarcocol of each three drachms Saffron one drachm and an half with Syrup of the juyce of Coleworts made with Honey make it into a Mass according to art Culpeper A. They are good against the Gout and other cold afflictions of the joynts These are more moderare by half than Pilulae Foetidae and apropriated to the same diseases You may take a drachm in the morning if age and strength agree if not take less and keep your body warm by the fire now and then walking about the chamber Pilulae de Hiera cum Agarico P. 124. in Lat. Book Or Pills of Hiera with Agrick The Colledg Take of Species Hiera Picra Agrick of each half an ounce Aloes one ounce Honey roses so much as is sufficient to make it into a Mass according to art Culpeper A. Very many are the vertues Authors have been pleased to confer upon this Medicine as making it universal and applying it to all parts of the body and almost all diseases in them proceed they either of choller flegm or of melanceolly nay they make it to resist poyson and Epidemicall diseases to help the 〈◊〉 dropsie and falling sickness to provoke the terms and ease the fits of the mother to cure agues of all sorts shortness of breath and consumption of the lungues vertigo or dissiness in the head to open obstructions of the liver and spleen 〈◊〉 cure the yellow Jaundice and sharpness of urine to strengthen the brain and memory and what not the truth is it is as harmless a purge as most is in their Dispensatory You may safely take a scruple at night going to bed having eat a light supper three hours before and you may safely go about your business the next day for it will not work too hastily but very gently so you may continue taking it a week together for it will not do wonders in once taking Pilulae Imperiales Page 124. in the 〈◊〉 Book Or Imperiall Pills The Colledg Take of Aloes two ounces Rhubarb one ounce and an half Agrick Senna of each one ounce Cinnamon three drachms Ginger two drachms Nutmegs Cloves Spicknard Mastick of each a dram with Syrup of Violets make it into a Mass according to art Culpeper A. It clenseth the body of mixt humors and strengthens the stomach exceedingly as also the bowels liver and natural spirit it is good for cold natures and cheers the spirits The dose is a scruple or half a drachm taken at night in the morning drink a draught of warm posset drink and then you may go about your business both these and such like Pills as these 't is your best way to take them many nights together for they are proper for such infirmities as cannot be carried away at once observe th is rule in all such pills as are to be taken at night Pilulae de Lapide Lazuli P. 124. in the Lat. Book Or Pills of Lapis Lazuli The Colledg Take of Lapis Lazuli in pouder and well washed five drachms Epithimum Polypodium Agrick of each an onnce Scammony black Hellebore roots Sal. gem of each two drachms and an half Cloves Annis seeds of each half an ounce Species Hiera Simple fifteen drachms with Syrup of the juyce of Fumitory make it into a Mass according to art Culpeper A. It purgeth melancholly very violently we will not now dispute the story how or in what cases violent purges are fit for melancholly let it suffice that it is not fit for a vulgar use Pilulae Macri. Page 125. in the Latin Book The Colledg Take of Aloes two ounces Mastich half an ounce dried Marjoram two drachms Salt of Wormwood one drachm make them all being in pouder into a Mass according to art with juyce of Coleworts and Sugar so much as is sufficient Culpeper A. It is a gallant composed Pill who ever was the Author of it I have not time to search it strengtheneth both stomach and brain especially the nerves and muscles what they are you shall be instructed in a table by it self at the latter end of the Book as also in all other hard words that puzzle your brains and easeth them of such humors as afflict them and hinder the motion of the body they open obstructions of the liver and spleen and takes away diseases thence coming Your best way is to take them often going to bed you may take a scruple or half a drachm at a time I commend it to such people as have had hurts or bruises whereby the use of their
a drachm Citrull seeds elensed three drachms and an half Camphire half a drachm with Manna dissolved in juyce of Barberies make them into Troches according to art Culpeper A. They wonderfully cool the heat of the liver reins and bladder breast and stomach and stop loosness cools the heat in feavers They are very fit for bodies that are distempered with heat to carry about with them when they travail they may take them at any time I suppose their mothers wit will teach them that it is best to take them when the stomach is empty I cannot write every thing neither if I did should I please every body I had as leeve undertake with the Sicilian Phylosopher to teach an Ass to speak as to teach a Dunce physick Trochisci de Camphora Page 131. in the Lat. Book Or Troches of Camphire The Colledg Take of Camphire half a drachm Saffron two drachms white Starch three drachms red Roses Gum Arabick and Tragacanth Ivory of each half an ounce the seeds of Cucumers husked of Purslain Liquor is of each an ounce with Mussilage of the seeds of Fleawort drawn in Rose water make them into Troches Culpeper A. It is 〈◊〉 good in burning feavers heat of blood and choller together with hot distempers of the stomach and Liver and extream thirst coming thereby also it is good against the yellow Jaundice Phtisicks and Hectick feavers You may use these as the former They have much altered this for they must be doing though to little purpose Trochisci de Capparibus Pag. 132. in L. Book Or Troches of Cappers The Colledg Take of the Bark of Cappar roots the seeds of Agnus Castus of each six drachms Ammoniacum half an ounce the seeds of Water-cresses and Nigella the Leaves of Calaminth and Rue the roots of Acorus and long Birthwort the juyce of Maudlin made thick bitter Almonds of each two drachms Harts-tongue the roots of round Cyperus Maddir Gum Lac. of each one drachm Being bruised let them be made into Troches according to art with Ammoniacum dissolved in Vineger and boyled to the thickness of Honey Culpeper A. They open stoppings of the liver and spleen and help diseases thereof coming as Rickets Hypocondriack Melancholly c. Men may take a drachm children a scruple in the morning you need not ask how children should take it 't is well if you can get them to take it any how Trochisci de Carabe Page 132. in the Latin Book Or Troches of Amber The Colledg Take of Amber an ounce Harts-born burnt Gum Arabick burnt red Corral burnt Tragacanth Acacia Hypocistis Balaustines Mastich Gum Lacca washed black Poppy seeds rosted of each two drachms and two scruples Frankinsence Saffron Opium of each two drachms with a sufficient qantity of Mussilage of the seeds of Fleawort drawn in Plantane water make them into Troches according to art Culpeper A. They were invented to stop fluxes of blood in any part of the body the terms in women the Hemorrholds or piles they also help ulcers in the breast and lungues The dose is from ten grains to a scruple Trochisci Cypheos for Methridate Page 132. in the Latin Book The Colledg Take of Pulp of Raisons of the sun 〈◊〉 Turpentine of each three ounces Mirrh Squinanth of each an ounce and an half Cinnamon half an ounce Calamus Aromaticus nine drachms the roots of round Cyperus and Indian 〈◊〉 Cassia Lignea Juniper Berries 〈◊〉 Aspalathus or wood of Aloes two drachms and an half Saffron one drachm clarified Honey as much as is sufficient Canary Wine a little Let the 〈◊〉 and Bdellium be ground in a Mortar with the Wine to the thickness of liquid Honey then ad the 〈◊〉 then the pulp of Raisons then the Pouders at last with the Honey let them all be made into Troches Culpeper A. It is excellent good against inward ulcers in 〈◊〉 part of the body soever they be It is chiefly used 〈◊〉 Compositions as 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 Trochisci de Eupatorio Page 133. in the Lat. Book Or Troches of Maudlin The Colledg Take of the Juyce of Mandlin made thick Manna of each an ounce red Roses half an ounce Spodium three drachms and an 〈◊〉 Spicknard three drachms Rhubarb Asarabacca roots Annis seeds of each two drachms Let the Nard Annis seeds and Roses be beaten together the Spodium Asarabacca and Rbubarb by themselves then mix the Manna and Juyce of Maudlin in a Mortar add the pouders and with new juyce make it into Troches Culpeper A. Obstructions or stoppings and swelling above nature both of the liver and spleen 〈◊〉 cured by the inward taking of these Troches and diseases thereof coming as yellow and black jaundice the beginning of dropsies c. Take them as Troches of Wormwood Throches of Gallia Moschata Page 133. in the Latin Book The Colledg Take of Wood of Aloes five drams Ambergreece three drachms Musk one drachm with Muscilage of Gum Tragacanth made in Rose water make it into Troches according to art Culpeper A. They strengthen the brain and heart and by consequence both vital and animal spirit and cause a sweet breath They are of an extream price therefore I pass by the dose Trochisci Gordonli Page 133. in the Latin Book The Colledg Take of the four greater cold seeds busked the seeds of white Poppies Mallows Cotton Pierstain Quinces Mirtles Gum 〈◊〉 and Arabick Fistick Nuts Pine nuts Sugar-candy Penids Liquoris French 〈◊〉 arley 〈◊〉 of Fleawort seeds sweet Almonds blanched of 〈◊〉 two drachms Bole Armenick Dragons blood Spodium red Roses 〈◊〉 of each half an ounce with a sufficient quantity of Hydromel make it into Troches according to art Culpeper A. They are held to be very good in ulcers of the bladder and all other inward ulcers whatsoever and case feavers coming thereby being of a fine cooling slippery heating nature You may mix half a drachm of them with Syrup of Marsh-mallows or any other Syrup or Water apropriated to these uses they ease the pains of the stomach much They have left out the four lesser cold seeds of each two drachms and altered some of the quantities of the rest if you ask them a reason they can scarce give you a wise one Trochisci Hedychroi Galen for Treacle Page 134. in the Latin Book The Colledg Take of Aspalatbus or yellow Sanders the leaves of Mastich the roots of Asarabacca of each two drachms Rhupontick Castus Calamus Aromaticus Wood of Aloes Cinnamon Squinancth Opobalsamum or Oyl of Nutmegs by expression of each three drachms Cassia Lignea Indian Leaf or Mace Indian Spicknard Mirrh Saffron of each six drachms Amomus or Cardamoms the 〈◊〉 an ounce and an half Mastich a drachm Canary Wine as much as is sufficient Let the Mirrh be dissolved in the Wine then add the Mastich and Saffron well beaten then the Opobalsamum then the rest in pouder and with the Wine make them up into Troches and dry them gently Culpeper A. They are very seldom or never used but in other
the chiefest of them A. Oyl of Roses the stomach being anointed with it strengthens it cools the heat of it thickens takes away inflamations abates swellings A. Oyl of Wormwood doth moderately heat and strengthen the stomach being anointed with it it procures appetite opens obstructions furthers digestion and kills worms A. Oyl of Dill doth moderately digest asswage the pains of the head and nerves and procures sleep A. Oyl of Castorium helps cold diseases of the nerves deafness being dropped into the ears and noise there A. Oyl of Cham omel strengthens the sinnews greatly asswageth pain and breaks the stone A. Oyl of Meliot hath the same effects A. Oyl of Walflowers asswageth pains in the breast and reins sinnews joynts and bladder A. Oyl of Quinces cools binds and strengthens stops vomiting loosness and sweating A. Oyl of Euphorbium hath the same effects with that of Castorium but works more forcibly being snuffed up the nose it purgeth the head of flegm A. Oyl of Emmats the privities being anointed with it provokes lust A. Oyl of Saint Johns-wort is as good a thing in green wounds as a man can use A. Oyl of Orris doth concoct and dissolve asswage pain of the womb liver and joynts also it strengthens the breast A. Oyl of Earthworms mollifie heat and asswage pains and is special good for such as have been bruised or hurt in their joynts A. Oyl of Marjoram helps weariness cold diseases of the brain noise in the ears being dropped into them the bitings of venemous beasts and provokes the terms in women A. Oyl of Mastich strengthens the brain stomach and liver sinnews and veins staies vomiting and fluxes A. The stomach being anointed with Oyl of Mints staies the weakness heats and strengthens it staies vomiting helps digestion and provokes appetite A. Oyl of Mirtles hath the same effects with Quinces A. Oyl of Mirrh preserves any thing from putrifying that is anointed with it makes the face fair and youthful A. Nard Oyl doth heat digest and strengthen resists all cold and windy diseases throughout the body A. Oyl of Water Lillies cools and asswageth the violent heat especially of the head reins and bladder thereby mitigating frenzies procuring sleep and is a good preservative against the stone and help such women their backs being anointed with it as are subject to miscarry through heat of their reins which they may easily know by continual pain in their backs and swelling of their legs Also Oyl of poppies have the same vertue A. Oyl of Rue heats and makes thin gross humors expelleth wind helps palsies cramps coldness of the womb and bladder A. Oyl of Violets cools inflamations easeth the Plurisie and pains of the breast A. Oyl of Nightshade hath the same effects with that of water Lillies A. Then remember that these Oyls must not be given inwardly as men take drink but outwardly applied or cast in as injections or Clysters One material Oyl only which was in their last Dispensatory which is Oyl of Mirrh which is thus made Take certain new-laid Egs and boyl them till they be hard then cut them through the middle the longest way take out the yolks and fill the hollow place half full of Mirrh then joyn the whites together again and bind them gently with a string then place them between two dishes a small grate being between that they fall not to the bottom then place them in a Wine-Celler or some other cool place under the ground so will the melted Liquor of the Mirrh distil down into the inferior dish COMPOUND OYLS BY INFUSION AND DECOCTION Oleum Benedictum Page 146. in the Latin Book Or blessed Oyl Colledg TAke of the roots of Cardus and Valerian of each one ounce the flowers of Saint Johns wort two ounces Wheat one ounce and an half old Oyl four ounces Cipress Turpentine eight ounces Frankinsence in pouder two ounces infuse the roots and flowers being bruised in so much white Wine as is sufficient to cover them after two daies infusion put in the Oyl with the Wheat bruised boyl them together till the Wine be consumed then press it out and ad the Frankinsence and Turpentine then boyl them a little and keep it Culpeper A. It is apropriated to clense and consolidate wounds especially in the head Oleum de Capparibus Page 145. in the Latin Book Or Oyl of Cappers The Colledg Take of the bark of Capper roots an ounce bark of 〈◊〉 the leaves of the same the seeds of Agnus Castus Cetrach or Spleenwort Cyperus roots of each two drachms Rue one drachm Oyl of ripe Olives one pound white Wine Vineger and white Wine of each two ounces cut them and sleep them and boyl them two daies being elapsed gently in a bath then the Wine and Vineger being consumed strain it and keep it Culpeper A. The Oyl is opening and heating absolutely apropriated to the spleen hardness and pains thereof and diseases coming of stoppings there as Hypocondriack melancholly the rickets c. Bath the breast and afflicted side with it hot by the fite and if you please to ad its like weight of oyntment of the opening juyces to it it will be the better then if you apply a Virginia Tobacco leaf to the place you shall find it an incomparable remedy Oyl of Castorium compound P. 146. in Latin book The Colledg Take of Castorium Styrax Calamitis Galbanum Euphorbium Opopanax Cassia Lignea Saffron Carpobalsamum or Cubebs Spicknard Costus of each two drachms Cyperus Squinanth Pepper long and black Savin Pelletory of Spain of each two drachms and an half ripe Oyl four pound Spanish Wine two pound the five first excepted let the rest be prepared as they ought to be and gently boyled in the Oyl and Wine while the Wine be consumed mean season the Galbanum Opopanax and Euphorbium beaten in fine pouder being dissolved in part of the Wine and strained let them be exquisitely mixed with it while the Oyl is warm by often stirring the boyling being finished put in the Styrax and Castorium Culpeper A. The vertues are the same with the Simple only it is held to be more effectual in the premises Oleum Catellorium Page 146. in the Latin Book Or Oyl of Whelps The Colledg Take of Sallet Oyl four pound two Puppy Dogs newly whelped Earth worms washed in white Wine one pound boyl the 〈◊〉 till they fall in pieces then put in the worms a while after strain it then with three ounces of Cypress Turpentine and one ounce of Spirit of Wine perfect the Oyl according to art Culpeper A. It is excellent good to bath those limbs and muscles that have been weakned by wounds or bruises Oleum Costinum Page 146. in the Latin Book The Colledg Take of the roots of bitter Costus two ounces Cassia Lignea one ounce the tops of Marjorum eight ounces being bruised steep them two daies in twelve ounces of sweet white Wine then with three pound of Sallet Oyl washed in white Wine boyl
each two drachms Gersa Serpeutaria an ounce Ceruss six ounces Hogs grease not salted a pound and an half Goats Suet prepared an ounce and an half Hens fat two ounces and an half Pouder the things as you ought to do both together and by themselves melt the fats being clensed in a stone vessel and steep in them two Citrons of a mean bigness cut in bits in a warm bath after a whol week strain it and put in the Pouders by degrees amongst which let the Camphire and Borax be the last stir them and bring them into the form of an Oyntment Culpeper A. It takes away Pimples redness 〈◊〉 and other deformities of the face Scabs in any part of the body it takes away the redness of the eyes and makes a rough skin smooth It is a terrible tedious piece of stuff such as they usually use to make men beleeve wonders only here they left out Gipsum because they could not tell what it was they should have asked their Brother Dr. P. S. the Receipt coming from Rome he could have told them when he was there to be confirmed in his Religion what the walls were plaistered with for Gypsum is the plaister of a wall Unguentum Comitissae Page 163. in the Latin Book The Colledg Take of the middbe Bark of Acorns Chestnuts Oaks Beans the berries of Mirtles Horstail Galls Grapes stones unripe Services and Medlars dried the leaves of Sloe-tree the Roots of Bistort and Tormentil of each an ounce and an half bruise them grosly and boyl them in ten pound of plantane water till half consumed then take new yellow wax eight ounces and an half Oyl of Myrtles simple two pound and an half melt them and wash them nine times in the aforesaid Decoction being washed and melted put in these following Pouders the middle bark of Acorns Chestnuts and Oak Galls Juyce of Hypocistis Ashes of the bone of an Ox Leg Mirtle berries unripe Grape stones unripe Services of each half an ounce Troches of Amber two ounces with oyl of Mastich so much as is sufficient make it into an Oyntment according to art Culpeper A. It seems in my eyes a gallant binding Oyntment composed neatly by a judicious brain The belly and reins being anointed with it it staies abortion or miscarriage in women though already begun it strengthens weak backs exceedingly and stops the immoderate flowing of the terms and hemorrhoids and falling out of the fundament and womb finally for every occasion that requires binding I would if I were Eloquent commend it in the superlative degree Unguentum Martiatum Page 164. in the Latin Book The Colledg Take of fresh Bay leaves three pound Garden Rue two pound and an half Marjoram two pound Mints a pound Sage Wormwood Costmary Bazil of each half a pound Sallet oyl twenty pound yellow wax four pound Malaga wine two pound of all of them being bruised boyled and pressed out as they ought make an Oyntment according to art Culpeper A. This is not the Oyntment they prescribed before under that name nor half so tedious therefore I like it better It is a great strengthener of the head it being anoynted with it as also of all the parts of the body especially the nerves muscles and arteries Unguentum Mastichinum Page 164. in Lat. Book Or An Oyntment of Mastich The Colledg Take of Oyl of Mastich Wormwood and Nard of each an ounce Mastich Mints red Roses red Corral Cloves Cinnamon Wood of Aloes Squinanth of each a drachm wax as much as is sufficient to make it into an Oyntment according to art Culpeper A. This is like the former and not a whit inferior to it it strengthens the stomach being anointed with it restores appetite and digestion Before it was called a Stomach Oyntment Unguentum Neapolitanum Page 165. in the Latin Book The Colledg Take of Hogs grease washed in juyce of Sage a pound Quick-silver strained through Lether killed with Spittle four ounces Oyl of Bays Chamomel and Earthworms of each two ounces Spirit of Wine an ounce yellow wax two ounces Turpentine washed in juyce of Elicampane three ounces Pouder of Chamepytis and Sage of each two drams make them into an Oyatment according to art Culpeper A. A Learned art to spoyl people hundreds are bound to curse such Oyntments and those that appoint them 't is not enough for a man to be plagued with the pocks but he must be worse plagued with preposterous Medicines Unguentum Nervinum Page 165. in the Latin Book The Colledg Take of Cowslips with the Flowers Sage Chamepytis Rosemary Lavender Bay with the Berries Chamomel Rue Smallage Melilot with the flowers wormwood of each a handful mints Betony Penyroyal Parsly Centaury the less St. Johns wort of each half a handful Oyl of Sheeps or Bullocks feet five pound Oyl of Spike half an ounce Sheeps or Bullocks suct or the Marrow of either two pound the Herbs being bruised and boyled with the Oyl and Suet make it into an Oyntment according to art Culpeper A. It is apropriated to the nerves and helps their infirmrties coming of cold which you may find often enough related I do not love alwaies to harp upon the same string as also old bruises make use of it in dead pal seys chilliness or coldness of particular members such as the Arteries perform not their office to as they ought for wind anoynt your belly with it for want of digestion your stomach for the Chollick your belly for what ever diseas in any part of the body comes of cold esteem of this as a Jewel and you shall give me thanks for declaring it after you have been thankful to God for raising me up to that end Unguentum Pectorale Page 165. in Lat. Book Or A Pectoral Oyntment The Colledg Take of fresh Butter washed in Violet water six ounces oyl of sweet Almonds four ounces oyl of Chamomel and Violets white wax of each three ounces Hens and Ducks grease of each two ounces orris roots two drachms Saffron half a drachm the two last being finely poudered the rest melted and often washed in Barly or Hysop water make an oyntment of them according to art Culpeper A. It strengthens the breast and stomach easeth the pains thereof helps pleuresies and consumptions of the lungues the breast being anointed with it Now they have mended their nonsensical boyling of the Butter Unguentum Populneum Page 166. in Lat. Book Or Oyntment of Poplar The Colledg Take of fresh black Poplar buds one pound and an half the flowers of Violets and Navil-wort of the wall of each three ounces fresh Hogs grease three pound all of them being beaten together in May let them stand a while add the tops of Rasberries the leaves of black Poppies Mandrake Henbane Nightshade Lettice Housleck great and smal Burs the greater of each three ounces beat them all together and all of them being mixed after ten daies with a pound of Rose water boyl it till all the super fluous humidity