anointed with this Liniment Take Palm Oil 2 Ounces Oil of Turpentine one Ounce Volatile Salt of Harts-horn 2 Drams afterwards lay on a Plaster of Mucilaginibus Some that have been very much troubled with Rheumatick Pains have by the taking of Spirit of Hartshorn in Compound-water of Earth-worms found mighty benefit An excellent Medicine for the Spotted and all other malignant Fevers prescrib'd by Dr. B re Take of the best Virginia Snake-Weed and Root of Contraryerva finely powder'd of each half a Scruple Goa-stone half a Scruple Castor and Camphire of each 5 Grains make them into a Bolus with a Scruple of Venice Treacle and as much Syrup of Peony as is sufficient to repeat the Bolus every six hours drinking a Draught of the following Julep after it Take of Scorzonera-roots 2 Ounces Butter-bur Roots half an Ounce of Balm and Scordium of each an handful of Coriander-seeds 3 Drams of Liquorish Figs and Raisins of each an Ounce let them boil in three Pints of Conduit-water to a quart then strain it and add to it compound Peony-water 3 Ounces Syrup of Rasberries an Ounce and an half Let it be the Patient 's ordinary Drink A Medicine for the Colick which not only gives ease in the most violent Fits but also being often us'd prevents their returning Take of the best Manna and Oil of Sweet-Almonds of each an Ounce and an half of Chamomil Flowers boil'd in Posset-Drink an handful let the Posset-Drink be strain'd from the Flowers and mingled very well with the Oil of Almonds and Manna let the Patient take it Three days successively and afterwards every third day for a Fortnight For Hysterical Fits Take of Pill Faetida and Ruffi of each a Dram Castor half a Scruple Salt of Amber and Volatile Salt of Sal Armoniack of each 12 Grains make them into 24 Pills with as much Elixir Proprietatis as is sufficient take 4 of them every Night or every other Night according as they Work Take also 30 Drops of the following mixture in a Draught of Penny-royal-water twice a day or at any other time when the Fits come Take Spirit of Hartshorn and Oil of Amber of each 2 Drams Tincture of Castor and Spirit of Saffron of each one Dram. For a Whitlow Take Sage and Castle-soap of each a like quantity mix them well and lay them on the Whitlow or take common Rosin finely powder'd as much as is sufficient and mix with the white of an Egg and lay it to the part Dr. R 's famous Cephalick Sneezing-Powder Take of Sage Rosemary Lilies of the Vally the Tops of sweet-majoram of each half an Ounce of Nutmegs and Asarabacca-roots of each one Dram dry them and let them be made into a fine Powder It Cures Megrims and Vertigo's prevents Apoplexies and gives ease in all pains of the Head To Cure any old hollow Ulcer or Fistula Take 3 Drams of the best Myrrh grosly powder'd boil in half a pint of Claret let it stand and settle pour the clear off for your use If the Ulcer be very foul dress it with a Dram of red Precipitate and two of Linimentum Arcei as soon as it is well cleans'd inject the Tincture Warm If it be a Fistula after you have us'd good Digestives and are assur'd that it is clean at bottom make use of the Tincture which will engender good flesh and Unite the Lips of the Wound in a very short time lay upon the Orifice if the Wound be in a cold part Emplastrum ad Herniam which will both keep it warm and help to close it In green Wounds this Tincture has not its equal for it heals them at 2 or 3 Dressings A very good Receipt to make Pectoral Lozenges by Dr. B d. Take of the Powder of Diarrhodon Abbatis one Dram Flowers of Sulphur and Benjamin of each 2 Scruples Powder of Elecampane half a Dram Japan Earth one dram and an half natural Balsam one Scruple Tincture of Sulphur anisated 40 drops London Laudanum gr 10. White Sugar-Candy a quarter of a Pound make them into Lozenges with a sufficient quantity of Spanish juice dissolv'd in Hysop-water Dr. B y's Receipt for a Consumptive Cough Take of the Syrup of white and red Poppies of each 3 Ounces of Barley Cinnamon-water and red Poppy-water of each 2 Ounces of Tincture of Saffron 1 Ounce Liquid Laudanum 40 drops and as much Spirit of Sulphur as will make it Acid. Take 3 or 4 Spoonfuls of it every Night going to Bed encrease or diminish the Dose according as you find it agrees with you An excellent Remedy for a Bruise Take of Red Coral Dragons Blood Irish slate and Mummy of each half an Ounce of Lemnian Earth and Sperma ceti of each 2 Drams of Rhubarb 3 Drams let them all be finely Powder'd grive a Dram of it at a time in a Draught of Brunswick Ale after the Patient has been Blooded For Suppression and sharpness of Urine Take of Fennel and Parsly-water of each 2 Ounces of the Compound Water of Horse-Radish an Ounce and an half Sal Prunellae one Dram Spirit of Turpentine 10 drops Syrup of Marsh-mallows an Ounce mix them and let the Patient drink it off all together and it will give him ease in a very short time For the Colick Take of Chamomil Flowers and Mallow Leaves of each an handful Juniper Berries and Faenugreek seeds of each half an Ounce let the Seeds and Berries be bruis'd boil them in a pint of Water add to it strain'd of Turpentine Dissolv'd with the Yolk of an Egg and Oil of Chamomil of each an Ounce Diacatholicon 6 Drams Hiera Piera 2 Drams mix and give it after the Operation of the Glyster give the Patient the following mixture Take of Rue and Chamomile Water of each 1 Ounce Cinamon-water an Ounce liquid Laudanum 20 Drops Syrup of white Poppies an Qunce An excellent Plaster to be apply'd to the Feet in Fevers which lie much in the Head Take of Burgundy Pitch and Emplastrum Cephalicum of each a like quantity spread it upon Sheeps Leather and apply it A famous Water for a sore Mouth or Cancer by Dr. Lower Take 3 Pints of small Beer half a Pound of Honey of Red Sage Rosemary Bramble Leaves and Celandine of each an handful roch Allum as much as will make it sharp let it boil till it comes to a Quart then strain it and keep it for use this Water will Cure any sore Mouth if curable If at any time stinking Ulcers infect the Gums or Mouth let half an Ounce of Unguentum Aegyptiacum be added to half a Pint of Water To make Dr. Lower's bitter Chalybeat Infusion Take of the Tops of Roman Wormwood and Centaury of each an Handful of Carduus Seeds and Gentian Root sliced of each half an Ounce of Filings of Steel 2 Ounces of Compound Gentian and Wormwood-water of each 6 Ounces of Milk Water a Quart put them all together into a Bottle and let them stand close stopt 15
Cure the Stone Take of Filipendula-roots Winter-Cherries Ashen-Keys and Haws of each an handful dry them in an Oven powder and give a dram at a time in a draught of Whitewine twice aday To Cure a Pleurisie by Dr. Lowre Let the Patient be blooded on the side affected as soon as he is blooded give him one of these Papers of Powder Take of Crabs-Eyes 2 drams Sal prunellae and red Poppey-flowers of each one dram of volatile Salt of Harts-horn half a dram mix the dose is half a dram every 4 hours with 6 spoonfuls of this Julap Take of Carduus sweet Fennel and red Poppey-water of each 3 ounces of Spirit of Salarmoniack 2 drams Syrup of red Poppies an ounce and an half Take of Grass and Eryngo-roots of each 2 ounces of Barley and Liquorish slic'd of each one ounce of Raisins of the Sun ston'd 2 ounces boil in 3 pints of water to a quart strain and add to it Syrup of Maiden-hair 2 ounces Sal Prunellae a dram and an half let it be the Patients ordinary drink At night if the Pain is very intense give from 15 to 20 drops of liquid Laudanum in any proper vehicle To Cure an Empyema or Imposthume of the Lungs Take of Marshmallow-roots 2 ounces of Ground Ivy Colts-foot and Maiden-hair of each one handful of Figs Liquorish and Raisins of each one ounce and an half boil them in 3 pints of water to a quart strain and sweeten with Syrup of Colts-foot being drunk often it will ripen the Imposthume and cause it to break speedily Take likewise of Lohoc Sanum Oil 〈◊〉 Almonds and Balsamick Syrup of each one ounce of Syrup of Horehound 2 ounces mix and with a Liquorish-stick take of it often As soon as the Imposthume is broke take of Orris Powder and Flower of Brimstone of each 2 drams Cypress Turpentine enough to make into Pills which roll in Liquorish-powder and take 4 of them every Night and Morning they will both cleanse and bring away with ease the purulent matter let the Patient after each time of taking the Pills and at any other time when a-dry drink plentifully of the following Vulnerary decoction which will purifie his Blood and preserve his Lungs from being corrupted Take of Sanicle Mouse-ear Agrimony St John's wort and Scabious of each one handful of Grass-roots 2 ounces Radishes or Chick-pease half an ounce Liquorish slic'd one ounce boil 'em in 3 pints of water to a quart strain and sweeten with Syrup of Ground Ivy. To carry off the Morbifick Matter it will be convenient once in a week to take some gentle Physick For Stomach-worms Take Turmerick Long Pepper and Aloes of each half an ounce â—â—wder them and mix with Hogs-lard and Treacle of each equal parts being very well mix'd sow up in a square Bag and apply to the Pit of the Stomach keeping it there 9 days every third day drink a Treacle Posset A very good remedy for an Inflamation of the Eyes Tak the White of a New-laid Egg beat it very well with a dram of Alum finely powder'd dip a fine rag in it and lay over the Eyes as soon as it grows warm remove it and apply a fresh Rag in the same manner continue doing so for an hour together if the Inflammation be very great repeat every night and morning otherwise at night only A Famous Powder to Cure a Rupture Take of Clary and Comfry of each 2 handfuls or Knot grass Cranes-Bill and Bears-foot of each one handful dry them in an Oven and reduce to a fine Powder to which add the same weight of Powder of Aniseeds and Liquorish give a dram of this every morning and evening in a draught of any convenient Liquor for 3 weeks together Anoint the part affected with this Oil which together with the Powder has prov'd very successful Take the Oil of Swallows and of Oranges of each 2 ounces of the Oil of Chamomil one ounce shake together and anoint the part An Excellent Cordial-water for Fainting Fits and a Pain at the Heart Take of Balm Mint Red Sage and Borrage of each 2 handfuls Vipers Grass one handful of Aniseeds 3 ounces of Cloves Nutmegs Ginger Cinnamon Cubebs and Galengal of each half an ounce of right Nants Brandy one quart of strong Ale one gallon cut the Herbs and bruise the Spices put them together in an Earthen Pot and let them stand all night close covered in the morning put them into a Cold Still and draw off with a quick Fire let the Still be luted take 3 or 4 spoonfuls of this water sweetn'd with fine Sugar at any time To make Dr. S m 's Pectoral Syrup which Cures all sorts of Coughs Take an handful of Maiden-hair boil it in a quart of water to a pint strain and put to it of Hysop and Coltsfoot-water of each a pint take 2 ounces of Liquorish slic'd and scrap'd of Aniseeds bruis'd half an ounce 6 Blew Figs slic'd of Raisins of the Sun ston'd 2 ounces boil them till the water is wasted to a pint then strain and put to it 4 ounces of Sugar Candy and set it a boiling again as soon as it grows thick put to it of Syrup of Violets and Borrage of each 3 ounces keep it stirring on the fire till it grows thick then take it off let it not boil after you have put the Syrup in To make a Drink which kills the Worms in Children Take burnt Hartshorn Purslain-seeds Coralina and St. John's Wort of each equal parts boil them very well in Spring-water strain and give a large draught of it every morning fasting for a week together To Cure a Gangrene Take 4 ounces of rectified Spirit of Wine of Mithridate and Venice Treacle of each one dram of bay Salt 2 drams dissolve them all in the Spirit of Wine bathe the Gangrene with it very well and lay over it a Cloth dip'd in it in 12 hours it will cause perfect Flesh to appear the Sore must be bath'd twice or thrice in the space of 12 hours let the Sore be well cleans'd before it is bath'd For a Bruise on the Eyes or Face Take the White of an Egg beat it well with Cream dip Lint in it and apply to the Part that is bruised it will take out the Blood and give ease in a very short time renew once in 12 hours An Experienc'd Remedy for such as are subject to Bleeding at the Nose Take a dry'd Toad sow it in a Bag and sow it at the Pit of your Stomach being apply'd in a Flux it presently stops it and continued there prevents its return the Moss which grows upon a Man's Skull is also much commended for stanching of Blood To Cure a Pain of the Head which returns at set times like an Ague Take 2 scruples of Jesuits Bark make it into a Bolus with a sufficient quantity of Syrup of Gillyflowers to be repeated every 6 hours being constantly taken for 3 days it seldom fails of success For Eyes
that are troubled with an hot Rheum Take Rue and stamp it with a little White Rose-water press out the Juice let it stand and settle with the clearest of it wash your Eyes often A very good Ointment for any hot Swelling or Burn. Take of Unset Hysop of Housleek of the inner Rind of Elder and of Ash of each one handful put them to a quart of thick and sweet Cream which set over the fire boyling it gently and often stirring it let it boil till it comes to an Oil then take from the sire and press it out dip a Rag in it and apply to the Sore often shifting it For a Stoppage in the Stomach or Langs Take of Elicampane-root powder'd half an ounce of Flower of Brimstone of the Powder of Liquorish and of Aniseeds of each a quarter of an ounce of clarified Honey a quarter of a pound mingle them all together and take the quantity of a Nutmeg every night when you go to Bed drinking something warm after it A very Effectual Remedy to appease Gouty Pains Take of the best Palm Oil 2 ounces of Oil of Turpentine and Oil of Toads of each one ounce mix them very well and with a warm Hand rub the Part affected twice a-day afterwards to strenghthen the Part and discuss the remaining Dregs of the Humour apply a Plaster of Red Lead Also Opium dissolv'd in Spirit of Wine camphorated has been often found to give relief in the most violent tortures To Cure the Strangury occasioned by Blistering with Cantharides Take 3 drams of Gum Tragacanth which boil in 3 pints of Barley-water to a quart then strain and sweeten it with Syrup of Marshmallows and let a draught of it be drunk often An Excellent Sneezing Powder of singular use in an Apoplexy Take of the Root of White Hellebore one dram of the Flowers of Lilies of the Valley 2 drams mix and powder them and with a Quill blow some of it up the Nostrils A Choice Medicine for the Dropsie which powerfully evacuates the Watery Humour Take of the Powder of Jalap half a dram of Gambogium 10 grains of Ginger 4 grains make into a Bolus with a sufficient quantity of Syrup of Buckthorn which is to be taken every morning for a Fortnight together If the Bolus cannot be swallow'd you may put the Powders into a quarter of a pint of White-wine adding to it half an ounce of the Syrup of Buckthorn To Cure an Asthma or shortness of Breath by Dr. H. S. Take 3 ounces of Linseed Oil fresh drawn of Balsamick Syrup one ounce or Sugar Candy powder'd half an ounce mingle them very well and give a spoonful of it often To make a Poultis of Turnips which both ripens and discusses any hard Swelling Take 6 large Turnips scrape them clean and boil them in pouder'd Beef Broth till they are tender then take them out and scrape them again and being bruis'd put them into a Pipkin with a quarter of a pound of Mutton Suet shred small and an ounce of Venice Turpentine boil them well together adding 2 ounces of Oil of Roses lay this to the part affected twice a-day as hot as can be endur'd this will in a short time either discuss the Humour or if it tends to suppuration will both break and heal it Dr. J 's Powder to prevent Costiveness and help Digestion Take Cream of Tartar 2 drams Tartar vitriolated one dram mix and divide into 6 papers of which let one be taken every morning in a mess of Water Gruel To make Astringent Pills for a Gonorrhea Take red Coral prepar'd Mastich Bolearmoniack and Cuttle-bone of each 2 scruples of Crocus Martis restringent one dram of Ceruss of Antimony half a dram make into Pills with Cypress Turpentine of which take 3 every night and morning But first let the quantity of a large Nutmeg be taken of this Electuary every morning for a fortnight or 3 weeks together Take of Jalap Cream of Tartar Sal-prunellae and Powder of Rhubarb of each 2 drams of washt Turpentine 3 drams of Lenitive Electuary an ounce and an half moisten it with Syrup of Buckthorn To make China Broth an approved Remedy for a Consumption Take of the best China slic'd thin half an ounce let it steep 12 hours in a quart of water then boil it over a gentle fire to the consumption of half and take a large Chicken bruise it and boil it in about 2 quarts of water after it has boil'd a little put to it the decoction of the China Root together with an handful of Endive a sprig of Rosemary a flake of Mace and a piece of a Manchet let them boil till there remains but a pint and an half of which half a pint is to be taken every morning and at 5 in the afternoon For a Bruise or Strain Take of Henbane 2 handfuls of Dogs-tongue Nightshade Elicampane and Cinquefoil of each one handful bruise them and boil them in 2 quarts of the best Salad Oil about the latter end of the boiling add half a pint of the best Aquavitae a quarter of a pound of Bees-wax cut into small slices let it boil till it is very green then strain and keep for your use To make an Ointment which speedily Cures the Itch. Take an handful of the Red or Yellow Dock-roots scrap'd clean and cut into thin slices stamp them and put them into half a pound of fresh Butter or Hogs-lard let them boil gently for almost an hour then take from the fire and press the Liquor out and put to it a spoonful of Brimstone powder'd and half as much Ginger if you would have it more drying put to it a spoonful of Red Lead finely powder'd anoint where it is sore twice a-day A present Remedy for a Pain in the Ears Take a little Honey melt it in a Spoon and drop it into the Ear that aches as warm as may be endur'd stoping the Ear afterwards with a piece of Black-wooll dip'd in Oil of Bitter Almonds Dr. Lower's Electuary to cure a Cough accompanied with a tickling Rheum Take conserve of Red Roses and Hips of each an ounce and an half Olibanum finely powder'd 2 drams of Spirit of Sulphur 12 drops Syrup of White Poppies as much as is sufficient to make it into a thin Electuary of which the quantity of a Nutmeg is to be taken every morning afternoon and at night the last thing going to Bed To make Dr. M. S. Steel-Pills which certainly cure the Green Sickness Take of Steel prepar'd with Tartar 2 drams of Aloes and Rhubarb finely powder'd of each one dram of the Syrup of the 5 opening Roots enough to make them into Pills of which 3 are to be taken every night and morning To make a Time-water which cures the Diabetes or Pissing-evil Take a pound of Quick Lime put it into a gallon of warm water stirring it very well let it stand 12 hours to settle then strain off the clearest and put to it of Sassafras cut
into very thin slices 4 ounces of Liquorish slic'd and Aniseeds bruis'd of each 2 ounces of Raisins ston'd 4 ounces let them stand 2 days then strain and keep for your use take a draught of it every morning noon and night To give ease in fits of the Stone and to cure the suppression of Urine which usually attends them Take of Snails-shells and Bees of each an equal quantity dry them in an Oven with a moderate heat then beat them to a very fine Powder of which give as much as will lie upon a Sixpence in a quarter of a pint of Bean-Flour water every morning fasting 2 hours after it continue this for 3 days together this has been often found to break the Stone and to force a speedy passage for the Urine To make Dr. T 's Diet Drink for the Scurvy Take of Scurvigrass Brook-lime Water-cresses Agrimony Cinquefoil and Woodsorrel of each one handful of Limon and Orange Peels of each one handful of Horse-radish-root slic'd thin 3 ounces infuse 24 hours over warm Embers in as much strong Beer as will cover them take also of Ginger Long Pepper and Aniseeds bruis'd of each one ounce boil them in a quart of water till it comes to a pint which together with the Spices put to the former infusion being strain'd off clear adding 2 quarts of White-wine keep close cover'd for your constant drink To Cure the Dropsie Take of the Pills of Cochiae the lesser Sal-prunellae of each one scruple Gambogium 6 grains make into Pills with Elixir Proprietatis to be taken twice or thrice in a week Take of Guiacum and Sassafras of each 4 ounces of Winters-bark one ounce boil in 6 quarts of water to a gallon strain and while it is warm pour upon a pound of Quick Lime let it stand 12 hours to settle pour off the clear and put to it of the tops of Broom and Centaury of each one handful of Horehound 2 handfuls of Juniper-berries bruised and Gentian-root slic'd of each one ounce after 2 days infusion it will be fit for your use For an Inward Bruise Take of Irish-slate Sperma Caeti of each half a dram make into a Bolus with a dram of Venice Treacle to be taken every night drinking a draught of Brunswick Beer after it For a Pain of the Side Take of Stone-Horse-dung half a pound infuse 12 hours in a quart of the distilled water of Carduus strain and sweeten with Syrup of Violets drink a draught of it every 4 hours till the Pain be abated An Experienced Water for a sore Mouth Take half a pint of White-wine Vinegar of Roch Alum the quantity of a Nut of Red Sage Columbine and Violet Leaves of each a small handful boil them together about the latter end add a spoonful of Honey strain and sweeten with a little fine Sugar and wash your Mouth with it every morning and evening To heal a Childs Face which breaks out with a Watery Humour Take Calves Feet boil them very well take off the Fat which swims at the top of the Liquor and mingle it well with Rose-water anoint the Childs Face with it often let the Child purge once or twice a week with an infusion of Rhubarb till it is cur'd An Excellent Preservative against all Infectious Diseases Take Rue and Sage of each an handful boil them in 3 pint of Muskadine till it comes to a quart strain and put to it of Ginger and Long Pepper in powder of each an ounce Nutmegs half an ounce set over the fire again continually stirring it as soon as it boils take off and put to it an ounce of Mithridate 2 ounces of Treacle a quarter of a pint of the strongest Angelica water mix and keep it close cover'd whenever you suspect your self to be infected go to Bed and take from one to two spoonfuls of it drinking plentifully of Posset-drink made with Marigold-flowers continue doing so every night and morning for three days successively Dr. H 's Cordial Drops to be used in all Fainting Fits especially such as are Hysterical Take a dram of Camphire dissolve in half an ounce of rectified Spirit of Wine tincture of Castor and Spirit of Lavender of each 2 drams mix and give from 10 to 20 drops in a spoonful or two of Hysterick Water you may give either in the Fit or just before to prevent its coming An Excellent Receipt to make Snail-water Take of Red Cows Milk and Snails of each 2 quarts of Green Broom Balm Spearmint Coltsfoot and Dandelion of each one handful of Aniseeds bruis'd and Liquorish slic'd of each 2 ounces of Maiden Hair ' Ground Ivy Scurvigrass Meadow-sweet and Chamomil of each one handful 3 Sevil Oranges cut in slices let them stand a whole night together in the morning put them into the Still with a gallon more of Milk draw off with a moderate fire sweeten with Sugar and drink of it every Morning afternoon and night For a Consumption Take of Polypody Woodsage and Red Fennel-root of each one handful of Hysop Betony and Alehoof of each 2 handfuls boil them in a sufficient quantity of Alewort strain and drink a draught of it every morning and evening An Astringent Chyster Take 12 ounces of the water in which Smiths quench their Iron dissolve in it 3 drams of Venice Treacle and 2 drams of Bole Armoniack give it every day till the Looseness is stop'd An Approved Cataplasm to dissolve any Hard Swelling Take a pound of Marshmallow-roots half a pound of White Lily-roots of Figs and White Bryony-roots of each 4 ounces of Chamomil-flowers 2 handfuls slice them and boil in a sufficient quantity of Ale till they are soft then take and stamp them adding of Linseed and Fenugreek-seed in powder of each 3 ounces make a Poultis and apply to the part twice every day moistning it every time that you apply it with Linseed Oil. Dr. Lower's Hysterick Pills Take of Galbanum and powder of Myrrh of each one dram of Castor 4 scruples of Volatile Salt of Amber 2 scruples Assa Faetida half a dram make into Pills with Syrup of Paeony of which give four twice every day in 2 or 3 spoonfuls of Rue water To make a Diet-drink for the Scurvy Take of choice Rhubarb and Gentian-root cut into thin slices of each 2 ounces Yellow Dock-roots and young Elder-roots of each one pound Ginger and Aniseeds bruis'd of each 2 ounces Ground Ivy Cypress and Fir-tops of each 2 handfuls boil in 6 quarts of water till it comes to a gallon strain and keep for your use To make Pectoral Pills Take of the Flowers of Benjamin and Sperma Caeti of each 2 drams of Powder of Aniseeds and Japan Earth of each a dram and an half Balsam of Sulphur anciated what suffices to make into Pills which roll in Liquorish powder and take 3 or 4 every morning and evening To cause Digestion Take an ounce of Cardamoms half an ounce of Cubebs a dram of Cinnamon of Cloves and Aniseeds
the Prickled Holly one handful dry it and beat it to powder give of it from one dram to two in a draught of warm White-wine with a piece of Butter in it take likewise 2 handfuls of Chickweed put it into a piece of Linnen and apply to the Patients Navel as warm as he can bear it shifting it often For Costiveness Take of the Pulp of Cassia newly extracted one ounce and an half of Cremor Tartari 2 drams mix and give the quantity of a large Nutmeg every day about an hour before Dinner continue taking it for a Week together A very good Drink to be used in all sorts of Fevers Take 2 ounces of burnt Hartshorn boil it with a Crust of Bread in 3 pints of Water to a quart strain and put to it of Barley Cinnamon-water 2 ounces Cochinele half a dram sweeten it with fine Sugar and let the Patient as often as he is thirsty drink plentifully of it rub the Cochinele in a Mortar together with the Sugar A famous Sternutatory which quickens the Senses and preserves the Head from all Diseases proceeding from Cold. Take of Asarabacca-root one dram of Castor one scruple of Nutmegs Rosemary and Lavender-flowers of each one dram make it into a very fine Powder using it as often as you please To Cure a Running Sore which comes either in the Legs or any other part of the Body Take of the Root of round Bithworth and of Sugar Candy of each 2 ounces slice the Root and bruise the Candy boil in a pint and an half of White-wine till it comes to a pint then take from the fire keeping it close cover'd as soon as it is cold strain and wash the Sore with it twice every day When the Sore is well cleas'd take a piece of Lead beat it very thin and being prick'd full of holes put into Quicksilver and rub it with a Rag till it is silver'd over apply to the Sore instead of a plaster continuing the Water till the part is quite well A Gentle Purge or two will very much facilitate the Cure by carrying off the Cause An Effectual Wrist Plaster for all sorts of Agues Take an handful of Rue half an ounce of Olibanum of Bay Salt and White-wine Vinegar of each 2 Spoonfuls stamp and mix them well together and apply to the Wrists 3 or 4 hours before the return of the Fit let the Patient take also just before the coming of the Fit of grains of Paradise and Virginian Snakeweed of each half a dram made into a Bolus with Venice Treacle and let him sweat plentifully To make Lozenges of Rhubarb which strengthen the Stomach open the Obstructions of the Liver and Spleen Take half an ounce of Rhubarb powder'd fine 4 ounces of Sugar of the Mucilage of Gum Tragacanth dissolv'd in Rosewater what suffices to make into Lozenges A very agreable Purge for such as abound with Flegm or Choler Take 2 Drams of Senna of Mechoacan and Rhubarb slic'd of each one dram of Coriander Seeds bruis'd one dram Tamarinds a quarter of an ounce infuse in a quarter of a pint of White-wine for 12 hours strain and add to it of Syrup of Buckthorn and Roses of each half an ounce mix and give in the morning fasting increase or diminish the quantities according to its operation For the Whites or any other Flux Take half an ounce of Diascordium of Venice Treacle and candied Ginger of each 3 drams of Red Coral Dragons Blood and Pomegranat-peel of each 2 drams Crocus Martis astringent one dram make into a soft Electuary with Syrup of Coral of which give the quantity of a Nutmeg every morning at five in the afternoon and at night the last thing drinking after it 6 spoonfuls of the infusion of Red Roses made acid with Spirit of Vitriol Before the Party makes use of the Electuary let her be purged twice or thrice with some proper Physick To make Dr. O 's Stomatick Electuary being a most Excellent Medicine such as are of a Cold Constitution Take 2 ounces of the Conserve of Roman Wormwood of Candied Ginger half an ounce of Cinnamon 2 drams of the lesser Galengal half an ounce make into an Electuary with Syrup of Wormwood the dose is the quantity of a Nutmeg an hour before Dinner taking 6 spoonfuls of Gentian Wine after it For a Pain or Heat of the Back Take 3 drams of Red Saunders an handful of Red Rose Leaves steep a whole night in a pint of Rose-water strain and wash your Back with the Tincture twice aday after once or twice using you will find the Heat to diminish and your Back to be greatly refresh'd For a Speck or Film in the Eye Take a New-laid-Egg roast it till it is hard slice it and take the Yolk out putting in its place a dram of burnt Alum and 20 Wood-lice tye the halves together in a thin piece of Coth and press the Juice out betwixt your Fingers drop 2 drops of the Juice into the Eye that is grieved twice aday the Party must lie a quarter of an hour upon his Back after each time For a Bruise in the Members Take an handful of Harts-tongue-leaves dry them in a Paper before the Fire beat them to powder and with Oil of Roses make a Cataplasm to be apply'd to the part affected renewing it every 24 hours For the Itch. Take of the Ointment of the Roots of the sharp pointed Dock 2 ounces Sal Prunellae and Flower of Brimstone of each 3 drams mix and make an Ointment with a few drops of Oil of Rhodium to perfume it to be us'd every morning and evening A decoction of Tobacco Stalks either in Urin or Vinegar hath alone cured divers An Excellent Gargle to preserve the Teeth and prevent the Tooth-ach Take of Pomegranat-bark and Cinquefolroot of each half an ounce of Vervein an handful of Galls and Acrons of each 2 drams of Alum the quantity of a Nutmeg boil in White-wine Vinegar strain and wash your Mouth with it every morning For rotten and Scorbutick Gums Take of the Powder of Myrrh and Tobacco-ashes of each 2 drams of Alum one dram of Bole Armoniack and Dragons-blood of each a dram and an half Hony of Roses 3 ounces Spirit of Vitriol enough to make it acid rub your Gums every morning and at night when you go to bed For Convulsive Fits Take of Red Nettle Seeds and of Peacocks-dung of each equal parts mix and give to a Child as much as will lie upon a Sixpence every morning in 2 or 3 spoonfuls of Poeony or Blackcherry-water continue giving for a Month or six Weeks together at least An Approved Medicine for the Stone which is also very prevalent in Convulsive and Paralytical affects Take 6 pound of Blackcherries stamp them in a Mortar till the Kernels are bruis'd then take of the Powder of Amber and of Coral prepar'd of each 2 ounces put them with the Cherries into a Still and with a gentle fire draw off the Water
close stopt in a Bottle of which take 3 or 4 spoonfuls every morning and Evening sweetned with Sugar of Roses The Juice of Comfry Roots drank with Wine is also very good let the Patient be blooded at first and sometimes gently purged But if there happens to be any inward soreness occasioned by straining this Electuary will be very convenient viz. Take one Ounce of Lucatellus Balsam of Conserve of Roses 2 Ounces 12 drops of Spirit of Sulphur to be made into a soft Electuary with Syrup of white Poppies the dose is the quantity of a Nutmeg every Morning and Evening Another for the same by Dr. A. Take of Conserve of Red-Roses Hips and Comfry of each an Ounce and an half Dragons Blood and Bole Armoniack of each a Dram Japan Earth Species of Hyacinth and Red Coral of each 2 Scruples mix them and make an Electuary with a sufficient quantity of Syrup of Red Poppies of which take the quantity of a Nutmeg every Night and Morning Drinking a Draught of the following Julep after it Take of the Water of Oak-buds and Frogs Spawn of each 3 Ounces of Red-roses and Plantain of each 2 Ounces of Distilled Vinegar an Ounce and an half Bloodstone finely powder'd one Dram Syrup of Coral 2 Ounces If the Patient is troubled with a Cough as it often happens and cannot Expectorate freely let him take of the following Linctus with a Liquorish-stick twice or thrice in a Day Linseed-Oil fresh drawn 2 Ounces Oil of Almonds an Ounce and an half mucilage of Fleawort-seeds 2 Ounces of Lohoc Sanum 3 Ounces An excellent Receipt to make Lucatellus Balsam Take Venice Turpentine wash'd in Rose-water one Pound Bees-wax half a Pound of the best Sallet Oil 3 Pints of Red-rose-water and Sack of each a quarter of a Pint red Sanders finely Powder'd one Ounce of Oil of St. John's Wort and Balsam of Peru of each 2 Ounces Put the Bees-wax slic'd thin together with the Oil and Turpentine into your Pipkin first then the Sack and Rose-water let them boil together about a quarter of an hour take it off the Fire and let it stand till next day having made a hole in it for the Water to drain out then set it over the Fire and put in the Oils and last of all the Sanders by Degrees stirring it very well till it is cold An Admirable Ointment for Burns Take of Nightshade Housleek Hemlock and green Coleworts of each 2 handfuls of Violet-leaves and Henbane of each one handful bruise all these Herbs and boil them in 6 Pound of fresh Butter till they are soft then press the Juyce out and set it over the Fire again and put to it Bees-wax 4 Ounces after it is boil'd a little take it off and put to it Salt of Lead-half an Ounce stir it well till the Salt is dissolved Cut away the Skin before you lay this to the Sore and it will heal it in Twenty Four hours A Powerful Remedy for Rheumatick pains in the Joynts Take of Senna Hermodacts Turpethum and Scammony of each 2 Drams of Zedoary Ginger Cloves and Cubebs of each one Dram mix them and let them be Powdered the Dose is from one Dram to two in any Convenient Vehicle Let the parts affected be anointed with this Ointment Take Palm Oil 2 Ounces Oil of Turpentine one Ounce Volatile Salt of Hartshorn 2 Drams afterwards apply to the part a Plaister of Red-lead some that have been very much troubled with Rheumatick pains have by the taking of Spirit of Hartshorn in Compound Water of Earth-worms found a mighty benefit For a Consumptive Cough attended with spitting of Blood by Dr. Lower Take of Leaves of ground Ivy Colts Foot Maiden-hair and Mouse-ear of each one handful of the tops of St. John's Wort one handful of each of the Saunders 2 Drams of Coriander seeds 3 Drams of Liquorish flic'd and Raisins ston'd of each 2 Ounces boil in 3 Pints of Spring water to a Quart strain and use for your ordinary drink To Cure the Stone in the Kidnies Take of Sassafras and Sarsaparilla of each â— Ounces of Saxifrage Parsly and Anifeeds bruis'd of each 3 Ounces of horehound Juniper-berries and Water-Cresses of each one handful of the inward Bark of Elder 3 Ounces 3 Limons slic'd with their Peels on half an Ounce of Oil of Vitriol put these into 3 Quarts of White Wine and 3 of strong Ale let them stand 24 hours close cover'd then put them all into a close Still and draw off with a gentle Fire Take a quarter of a Pint of this Water mingled with as much White Wine and sweetned with Syrup of Marsh-mallows every morning and at 4 in the Afternoon for 4 days together using gentle Exercise after each time of taking it will dissolve the Stone and bring it away in little pieces For the Gravel Take 3 Ounces of Dr. Lower's Tincture as it is made Page the first and dissolve in it one dram of Tincture of Salt of Tartar give it in the morning Fasting To make Syrup of Cinnamon Take 4 Ounces of Cinnamon grossy powder'd a Pint and an half of Claret put them into a Glass Viol close stopt set it in the Sun 9 or 10 days or infuse in a Skillet of warm Water 24 hours shake the Viol often strain the Liquour from the Cinnamon and with a Pound of Sugary boil it to the thickness of a Syrup if you added to it after it is removed from the Fire 4 or 5 spoonfuls of Rose-water and 2 Grains of Musk it would give it a very pleasant flavour it is an admirable thing to Comfort the Stomach Heart and Womb it discusseth Wind stops all manner of Fluxes and being given in a little Cinnamon-Water helpeth hard labour Dr. Lower's Cephalick Plaster which gives ease in all pains of the Head stops Catarrns and strengthens the Eye-sight Take of Rosin 2 ounces Bees-wax Frankincense Turpentine and Deer's Suit of each one ounce of Mastich powder'd two Drams of White Wine 4 ounces put the Rosin Bees-wax Frankincense and Deers Suet into the Pipkin together with the White-Wine first and let them boil a little then put in the Turpentine wash'd in Rose water and last of all the Mastich stirring it very well An Experienced Water for hot and sharp Humours of the Eyes Take 2 Quarts of May Dew gathered from Barley of white Copperas and Salt of each a quarter of an Ounce boil them all together till they come to a Quart keep for your use in a glass close stopt Let the Salt lie a little while in the Embers being wrapt in a wet Cloath and rub it small with the Copperas before you use it A famous Water to preserve the Eye sight or if lost to restore it Take a Rye Loaf without Salt or Leaven cut it into thin slices and Distil in a cold Still take of the Water that comes from it and drop of it into the Eyes twice or thrice every day for a month together this
habit of Body Take half a Peck of Sea Scurvygrass bruis'd Horse Radish Root slic'd thin one Ounce of Cinnamon Nutmegs Cardamoms and Ginger bruis'd of each half an Ounce 12 Oranges cut in quarters of Raisins of the Sun ston'd half a pound infuse all these 24 hours in 3 quarts of White Wine put them all into a cold Still with 2 quarts of Water and draw off with a gentle Fire about 3 quarts take about half a Pint of it every Morning and Afternoon To Cure a Felon Take Sage and White Soap of each equal parts mix them well and lay to the part it presently gives ease and stops its going any further To make Paracelsus's Plaster Dr. Lower's way Take of Litharge of Gold and Silver of each 3 Ounces of the best Salad and Linseed Oil of each a Pint and an half set them over the Fire stirring them continually as soon as they boil add to them in powder Red Lâ—â—d and Lapis Calâ—minaris of each half a pound 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 boil till they look black and grow â—hick then bâ—ing taken off the Fire add of yellow Wax and black Rosin of each a Pound of Gum Sandrack half a Pound of Amber Olibanum Myrrh Aloes of both the kinds of Bithwort-root of Mummy Dragons Blood Lemnian Earth white Vitriol Bloodstone and Camphire of each one Ounce all finely powder'd and set over the Fire again give one gentle boil and put to it of Oil of Bays and Venice Turpentine of each half a pound of Oil of Juniper 4 Ounces and last of all put in these following Gums dissolved in Vinegar and strain'd viz. Galbanum Sagapenum Opoponax Ammoniacum and Bdellium of each 3 Ounces When it is boil'd enough being dropt upon a Stone it will not stick to your Fingers All the time you are making the Plaster take great care that you keep it constantly stirring for otherwise you spoil the whole Mass For a Stich or Pain in the side Take Chamomil Flowers Oatmeal and Bran of each equal parts put them in Bags and lay hot to the part that is pained change them as often as they Cool To make a very good Surfeit water Take of the best Spirit of Wine one Gallon of Damask Rose water one Quart of Poppy Water one Pint of Raisins ston'd one Pound and an half of Brown Sugar Candy one Pound of Dates slic'd and Raisins ston'd of each 4. Ounces of Cloves Mace Nutmegs Cinnamon and Aniseeds of each one Ounce bruise them well two large handfuls of Poppy Leaves of Balm and Angelica of each one handful Infuse for 4 days close covered then strain and keep it for your use For a Weakness or Giddiness in the Head Take dry'd Rosemary Tops and Rose Leaves Lavender Flowers red Sage and Mint of each one handful of Cloves Nutmegs Mastick Benjamin and Storax of each half an Ounce bruise them well and being quilted in red Sarcenet wear next your Head To make Milk-water very useful in all sorts of Fevers and Consumptions Take of Carduus 2 handfuls of Rue Goats Rue Angelica Worm-wood Mint and Balm of each one handful put them all being well bruised into a cold Still with a Gallon of Milk and draw off with a very gentle Fire least it should run thick you may draw off almost 3 Quarts Drink a Glass of it at any time sweetned with Sugar To Cure an Imposthume Take the Roots of Dragon stamp'd with White-wine strain and drink a good Draught of the Liquor which will break and bring it away without any thing else Dr. Lower's Stomatick Tincture which being continued for a considerable time perfectly Cures those that are much troubled with the Cholick Take of Gentian Root slic'd thin of the yellow Peel of Oranges of Calamus Aromaticus grosly beaten of each one Ounce of Rhubarb slic'd half an Ounce of Aniseeds and Coriander seeds bruis'd of each 3 Drams of Hiera Picra 3 Drams Infuse them warm 24 hours in a quart of White-wine then strain and take of it 3 or 4 spoonfuls every morning fasting an hour after you have taken it For Violent pains in the Ears Take an Head of Garlick and roast it then take of the softest of it and mix with as much Mithridate and apply it about Bed time to the Patients Ear as hot as he can bear it if there is occasion renew again the next day To preserve the Face from being deform'd by the Small Pox. Take an Ounce and an half of Pomatum of Oil of Almonds one Ounce of Sperma ceti and Virgins Wax of each 3 Drams of Damask Rose Water one Ounce set them all together over the Fire and as soon as they are melted take them off and after you have stir'd them very well let them stand till they are cold then make a hole and drain out the Water and with a Feather anoint the Patients Face To Cure the pains of the Cramp Take of the Oil of St. John's wort and Spirit of Lavender of each one Ounce mix them very well and with the mixture rub the part affected To Cure a sore Throat that is Inflam'd Take of Plantain Water half a Pint beat it well with the white of a New laid Egg then strain it and sweeten it with white Sugar let the Patient wash his Mouth with it as often as he pleases To fortify the Stomach and stop Vomiting Take of the Salt of Wormwood one Scruple give it in a spoonful of Syrup of Lemons with 3 or 4 Spoonfuls of Mint Water after it repeat it every 2 hours till the Vomiting ceases For the Hoemorrhoids Take of Diapalma melted down very thin with Oil of Chamomil one Ounce put to it Saffron finely powder'd one Scruple Opium 3 Grains mix them well and being moderately warm anoint the part affected For Hysterical Vapours by Dr. Lower Take of strain'd Galbanum one Dram of Assa faetida Myrrh Castor and Salt of Amber of each 2 Scruples make into a Mass with a sufficient Quantity of Natural Balsam of which being made into Pills take 3 every Morning and Night in a spoonful of Hysterick-water An Approved Medicine for a Burn or Scald Take the White of an Egg and as much of the best Linseed Oil beat them well together dip a Cloth in it and apply to the Sore often shifting the Cloth A Strengthning Plaister for the Back Take half a Pint of Oil of Roses four Ounces of white Lead finely pouder'd first put the Oil over the fire and when it is a little warm put into it the white Lead and a quarter of a pound of Bees-Wax cut very thin keep it continually stirring till it is throughly incorporated and looks blackish then take it off the fire and as it cools put in a Dram of Camphire of white Saunders and Myrrh pouder'd of each two Drams of fine Bole and Terra sigillata of each one Dram continue stirring it till it is quite cold make it into rolls and use it as you have occasion for any weakness wasting
days then strain and keep it for your use Take 6 Spoonfuls every morning and at 5 in the Afternoon fasting an hour afterwards How to make the Lime-drink famous for Curing the Stone Take a good half Peck of Lime-stones new burnt and put them into 4 Gallons of Water stir it well at the first putting in then let it stand and stir it again as soon as it is very well settled strain it off clear into a large Pot and put to it 4 Ounces of Sassafras and 4 Ounces of Liquorish slic'd thin Raisins of the Sun stoned 1 Pound half a Pound of blew Currants Mallows and Mercury of each an handful Coriander Fenil and Aniseeds of each an Ounce let the Pot stand close covered for Nine days then strain it and let it settle and pour the clearest of it into Bottles you may drink half a Pint of it at a time as often as you please in your mornings draught put a Dram of Winter Cherries powdered This has cured some that have been so Tormented with the Stone in the Bladder that they could not make Water after they have in vain tryed all other Remedies For Rheum in the Eyes Take half an Ounce of Lapis Calaminaris made red hot 3 times and quenched in red Rose Water afterwards filter it through a brown Paper and wash your Eyes with it very often A Plaister for the Worms by Dr. Brown Take half a Pint of Ox-gall and boil therein 2 or 3 spriggs of Lavender Cotton and as much Wormwood and as much Rue when it has boil'd a pretty while take out the Herbs and put to it an Ounce of choice Aloes in powder then set it on the Fire till it grows thick and let it be spread on a piece of Sheeps Leather and applyed to the Navel An Ointment for the Itch. Take Pomatum 3 Ounces Sal-Prunellae and Sulphur vivum finely Powdered of each 3 Drams mix them and let the Patient anoint every night and morning but it is much more effectual if this Lotion be first used Take of the Roots of Elicampane and sharp pointed Dock of each 2 Ounces let them be bruised and boiled in 3 Pints of Vinegar to a quart to be used twice a day for 3 days For a Noise in the Ear Proceeding either of a Cold or a Blow Take of Tincture of Castor Oil of bitter Almonds of each one Dram Civit 2 Grains mix and Drop of it into the Ear stopping the Ear afterwards with a piece of Black-Wool If the Noise comes of Cold purge the Head with Pills of Cochiae An Effectual Remedy for an Old Strain Take of Crown-Soap a quarter of a Pound the strongest wort that you can get a Pint of Brandy 2 Ounces let them all boil together about the latter end add to it Myrrh and Bole-Armoniack finely Powder'd of each 3 Drams afterwards let it boil to the Consistence of a Plaster which spread upon Sheeps Leather and apply to the part affected An Experienc'd Remedy against Epilepsies and Convulsive Fits Take of Male Peony Root half an Ounce Missletoe of the Oak Mans Skull and white Amber of each 2 Drams red Coral and Cinnabar of Antimony of each one Dram Camphire half a Dram mix and reduce to a fine Powder of which give from a Scruple to a Dram twice a Day especially 3 days before the full Moon in 3 or 4 spoonfuls of this mixture Take of the Water of Lilies and Rue of each 4 Ounces of the Compound Peony-water 2 Ounces of Tincture of Castor 3 Drams Salt of Amber one Dram Syrup of Peonies an Ounce and an half To Create a good Appetite and strengthen the Stomach by Dr. Lower Take of the Stomatick Pill with Gums Extractum Rudii of each a Dram Resin of Jalap half a Scruple Tartar vitriolated one Scruple Oil of Aniseeds 4 Drops mix with Syrup of Violets and make into Pills of which take 4 or 5 over Night they are of excellent use in the Megrims and Vertigo by reason they carry the Humour off from the Stomach which fumes up into the head A very good Medicine for the Bloody-Flux by Dr. W s. Take of the best Rhubarb finely Powder'd half an Ounce of red Saunders 2 Drams Cinnamon one Dram Crocus Martis Astringent 3 Drams of Lucatellus Balsam what suffices make a mass for Pills of which take 4 every day for a Fortnight This has Cur'd some that have lost a vast quantity of Blood after they had in vain try'd abundance of other Remedies For a Wen. Take of black Soap and unquench'd Lime of each a like quantity mix them well together and spread them upon Sheep's Leather apply to the part affected and it will Consume away by degrees An Excellent Plaster for any pain occasion'd by a Cold or Bruise Take of the Plaster of red lead and Oxycroceum of each equal parts of the best Theban opium one Scruple spread it on Leather and lay it to the part that Aches after you have well anointed it with this Ointment Take of Ointment of Marsh-mallows one Ounce Oil of Exeter half an Ounce Oil of Spike and Spirit of Harts-horn of each a Dram. A famous Collyrium or Eye-water Take of Red-rose and Eyebright-water of each 2 Ounces of the best Aloes finely Powder'd one Dram Sugar of Lead one Scruple mix them and with a Spunge let some drop into the Eye every Night For an Ulcer in the Lungs and Kidneys Take of white Poppy seeds and Starch of each one Dram of Marsh-mallows Purslain and Quince-seeds of each 2 Drams of Liquorish Gum-Arabick and Amber of each one Dram of Myrrh Bole Armoniack Japan Earth and red Coral of each 2 Drams let them be Powder'd and made into Pills with a sufficient Quantity of Balsam of Capevie roul them in Liquorish-powder of which give 4 every Morning and at 5 in the Afternoon take of Marsh-mallows Grass and asparagus Roots of each one Ounce of Speedwell and Maiden-hair one handful Figs and Raisins of each one Ounce boil them in 3 Pints of Water to a Quart strain and keep it for use For Cold Rheums or Defluxions of the Head Take of Lignum Aloes and Sassafras sliced thin of Amber Grosly beaten of each 2 Drams cut Betony half an Ounce Rosemary and Lavender-flowers of each a quarter of an Ounce mingle and smock as Tobacco A very effectual Injection for a Gonorrhea which Heals the Ulcers and stops the Gleeting Take of Plantain and Frogs spawn water of each 3 Ounces of Trochisci albi Rhasis 2 Drams Sugar of Lead one Dram honey of Roses one Ounce A Diet-Drink very effectual in all Venereal Accidents Take of China Sassafras and Sarsaparilla-Root of each 2 Ounces Guiacum one Ounce and a half Crude Antimony made into a Nodulus 2 Ounces boil them in a Gallon of Water to two Quarts about the latter end add of Coriander-seeds half an Ounce of Raisins and Liquorish sliced of each 2 Ounces strain and drink instead of Beer For the same Take
of Gum Guiacum two Drams of Mercurius Dulcis and Extractum Rudii of each one Dram make into Pills with Balsam of Capivie of which take 4 every other Night A very effectual Remedy for the Piles Take Black-lead scrap'd fine mix it with some honey till the Honey looks black then put it into an Oyster-shell and set it over the Fire till it Grows so stiff that you can make it into a Suppository For a Looseness Take a small handful of Rice Bruise it well and boil in some Claret till it comes to the thickness of a Poultice spread it on a Cloath and lay it on warm to the belly of the Patient renew it every Night till the looseness is stopt For a fresh strain Take of Linseed Oil and rectify'd Spirit of Wine of each 2 Ounces Oil of Spike one Ounce mix and rub the part very well with it and lay to it a Plaster of Paracelsus Sir Edmund King's Lip-Salve Take two Pennyworth of Virgins-wax melt it in a Silver Porringer with Orange Flower-water let it cool and take the Cake off which melt again in fresh Orange Flower-water repeat doing so for 3 or 4 times then put to the Wax an Ounce of Oil of Behn a Scruple of Saffron finely powder'd and a lump of double refin'd Sugar about the bigness of a Nutmeg mix them well over the fire keeping it stirring till it is Cold then work it with a Knife on a marble and keep it in a Box for your use if you would have it something redder add a little Alkanet roots in Powder To make Oil of Bacon for a Scald-head Take a piece of fat Bacon rost it and let it drop into a Dish of which take 2 Ounces and mix with 2 Penny worth of Verdigrease and anoint the Head with it once a day this has been often try'd with success An excellent Ointment for a Blast Take of Elder Bramble Fetherfew Maidenhair Vervain and Dill of each one handful 12 Leaves of red Sage chop them small and boil them in fresh Butter strain and keep for your use anoint the place 4 or 5 times in a day with a Feather lay mallow Leaves dipt in the Ointment all over the part For the Shingles Take of the Green Moss which sticks to the sides of a Well bucket and apply cold renewing it once every day in 4 or 5 days it will make a cure For a Consumption Take the Yolk of a new laid Egg beat it with 3 spoonfuls of Red-rose-water put to it half a pint of the Stroakings of red Cows Milk sweetned with a sufficient Quantity of Sugar of Roses add to it a little Nutmeg scrapt take this every morning for a month fasting 2 hours after it this restor'd a Gentleman that was given over by the Doctors To make the Oil of Charity Take Chamomil Rosemary Lavender Wormwood Sage Valerian the lesser of each 2 handfulls put them after you have stamp'd them into a Quart of Oil of Olives let the Herbs infuse in the Oil till they are crisp then strain the Oil out which is very good for any white swelling especially the Kings-Evil For a Dropsy Take of Horse-Radish Roots slit thin and sweet Fenil-seeds bruis'd of each 2 Ounces Smallage and Fenil Roots sliced of each one Ounce of the tops of Time Winter savory sweet Majoram Water Cresses and Nettles of each one handful bruise the Herbs and boil them in 3 Pints of Sack and 3 of Water to the Consumption of half let it stand close cover'd for Three hours then strain it and drink a Draught of it twice in a day sweetned with Syrup of Fenil fasting 2 hours after it To Cure the falling-Sickness Take the Ashes of a Swallow burnt in an earthen Pot of which give as much as will lie upon a Six-pence mingled with juice of Rue every Morning for 9 days together To Cure a Gangreen Take 4 Ounces of unslack'd Lime and pour upon it a Pint of warm Water let it stand so 6 hours then Filtrate it through a brown Paper and put to the clearest of it Sublimate half a Dram keep it in a Glass close stopt shaking it often first wash the Sore with it very well then lay to it a Linen Cloth dipt therein it will consume the Proud flesh cleanse the Sore and by its drying quality heal it in a very short time It is of singular use in the Itch and Leprosy To strengthen the Liver and prevent a Dropsy Take of the red and Yellow Dock-Roots of the White and yellow Saunders Guiacum and Mechoacan of each an Ounce of Agrimony and Harts-tongue of each 2 handfuls of Coriander-seeds once Ounce bruise them and put them into a Canvas Bag with a stone to sink it Put the Bag into 4 Gallons of new Ale In 4 days time it will be fit to Drink To stop a Bleeding Wound Take Roman Vitriol Calcine it till it is red Powder it and apply it to the Wound or take of the aforesaid Vitriol dissolve it in Water and lay to the Wound a piece of Lint dip'd therein An excellent Remedy for Agues which has been often try'd with very great success Take of Black-soap Gunpowder stinking Tobacco and Brandy of each an equal quantity mix them well together and 3 hours before the Fit comes apply to the Patients Wrists let this be kept on for a Fortnight For the Bloody Flux Take 2 Quarts of Conduit-water in which Gads of steel have been often quench'd 3 Sheets of white Paper a stick of Cinnamon an Ounce of old Conserve of red Roses and half a pint of Claret boil them all together to the Consumption of half strain and drink of it plentifully To Cure the biting of a mad Dog Take 2 Quarts of strong Ale two Pennyworth of Treacle 2 Garlick-heads an handful of Cinquefoil Sage and Rue boil them all together to a quart strain and give the Patient 3 or 4 spoonfuls twice a day Take Dittany Agrimony and rusty Bacon beaten well together and apply to the Soar to keep it from Festering For Sinews that are shrunk Take 12 young Swallows out of the Nest of Rosemary Lavender and Strawberry leaves of each an handful bruise the Swallows with their Guts and Feathers then boil them all in a sufficient quantity of fresh Butter after you have strain'd it rub the part with it very well by the Fire For a Pin or Web in the Eye Take 2 or 3 Lice and put them alive into the Eye that is griev'd then shut it close the Lice will certainly suck the Web out and afterwards without any damage to the Patient come out To stop Bleeding at the Nose Lay to the Temples the Ear of a Hare burnt to Ashes and temper'd with Vinegar Bole Armoniack being in the same manner apply'd will also have the same effect An approved Remedy against spitting of Blood Take of the tops of stinging Nettles Plantain leaves of each a like quantity bruise them and strain the Juice out and keep it
Earth-Moss and boil it in Cream to an Oil and anoint the Back with it An Approved Drink to prevent the Plague Take of the best Sack 3 pints of Rue one handful boil till it is wasted half away then strain it and set it over the fire again putting to it of Long Pepper and Ginger bruised of each half an ounce of Nutmegs slic'd a quarter of an ounce let it boil a little and take it off from the fire and put to it of Mithridate 2 penniworth and as much Treacle and a quarter of a pint of the best Aqua vitae take 2 spoonfuls of it every morning and evening It likewise seldom fails in Agues being taken 2 or 3 times before the Fit comes For the Gout Take a pound of Bees-wax and half a pound of Rosin of Olibanum 4 ounces of Litharge of Gold finely powder'd and White-lead of each 12 ounces of Neats-foot Oil a pint Set the Oil together with the Bees-wax and Rosin over the fire as soon as they are melted put in the Powders keeping it continually stirring with a stick as soon as it is boil'd enough take it off the fire and pour it on a board anointed with Neats-foot Oil and make it into rolls apply this Plaster spread on Sheeps leather to the part affected once a week take of Caryocostinum the quantity of a large Nutmeg dissolv'd in Whitewine keeping your self warm after it by applying this Plaster and taking the Caryocostinum there are many which have found very great benefit To Cure Dulness of Hearing Take the Crum of a Loaf which was work'd up with Carraway seeds and Juniper berries as soon as it is drawn out of the Oven dip it in strong Spirit of Wine and apply as warm as may be endur'd so that the steam may be received into the Patients Ear as soon as the Bread is taken away stop the Ear with Cotten dip'd in Oil of bitter Almonds and Rue The steam of Pennyroyal Origanum Wormwood and Cloves has also very good effect in curing such as are thick of Hearing To Cure a Tettar Take an ounce of Sal Armoniack rub'd to powder and mix it with white Soap and fresh Hogs-lard of each 2 ounces make an Ointment and anoint the part affected with it every morning and evening For a Sore Stomach Take half a Sheet of Cap Paper cut it into the shape of an Heart and dip it in Brandy and old Candle-grease melted together of each an equal quantity apply warm to the Pit of the Stomach An Excellent Ointment to Cure one that is burnt with Gun-powder Take an handful of Groundsel 12 heads of Housleek of Goose and Chickens dung of each a pound bruise the Herbs and mix them very well with the Dungs then take 2 quarts of Boars grease and boil them all together for a quarter of an hour strain and keep for your use For a Stich or Bruise in the Side Take of the Kernels of Wallnuts and Hazel-nuts of each 2 ounces of Figs and Rue of each one handful a rase of Ginger half an ounce of Salt and a spoonful of Honey mix them very well together and take the quantity of a Nutmeg of it 3 times in a day and apply it spread upon Leather to the part grieved For the Stone Take the Stone that grows in the Gall of an Ox grate it and drink of it in White-wine as much as will lie upon a six pence for want of the White-wine you may drink it in Posset-drink in which Pellitory of the Wall has been boil'd Or take the green Weed which is commonly brought with the Oisters wash it and dry it to powder of which give the same quantity in a large draught of Arsmart Water A famous Anodyne Glister which gives present ease in Fits of the Stone Take Pennyroyal Centaury Wormwood and Chamomil-flowers of each an handful of sweet Fennel and Fenugreek-seeds of Juniper and Bay-berries of each half an ounce bruise them and boil them in a pint and an half of Posset-drink to a pint strain and put to it 2 ounces of Sack of brown Sugar and Linseed Oil of each 3 ounces To preserve a Man from being infected with the Plague Take of both the sorts of Aloes of Cinnamon and Myrrh of each 3 drams of Cloves Mace Lignum Aloes Bole Armoniack Mastich and Camphire of each a dram beat them to a powder and take a scruple of it every morning and evening in a Glass of Canary For a Pain and Coldness in the Head Take Storax and Benjamin of each an ounce bruise them and quilt them in brown Paper and apply to the hindermost part of the Head Against spitting of Blood Take Mice-dung rubb'd to powder and give of it as much as will lie upon a Groat in a quarter of a pint of the juice of Plantain and Comfry sweetned with Sugar every morning the first thing and at night the last thing continue taking it for a week together To make the Oil of Toads of excellent use in the Gout Kings-evil or any old Sore or Ulcer Take 6 Toads boil them in 3 pints of Salad Oil till they are turned black then strain the Oil out and put to it half a pound of Bees-wax as soon as the Bees-wax is melted pour the Oil into a Pot and keep for your use in the boiling take care that the Pipkin be close covered A Famous Water to Clear the Eye-sight Take of Aloes and Sugar Candy of each 2 drams of Camphire half a dram of Red Rose and Eyebright-water of each 3 ounces shake them very well together and wash your Eyes with it 3 times aday To Cure the Falling Sickness Take the powder of Misseltoe of the Oak of Mans Skull prepared of each one dram give a scruple of it every morning in a quarter of a pint of Paeony-water give more or less according to the age of the Patient To make Hair to grow Shave the Head often and after shaving bath it well with Brandy or the Spirit of Honey and twice every day anoint it with Bears-grease Dr. R's Pills for the Cholick Take of the Pill ex duobus and extractum Rudii of each 15 grains London Laudanum one grain make into 5 Pills with a drop of the Oil of Aniseeds before you give them let a Glyster of Hiera Picra be administred and after its operation give the Pills When the passage downwards is stopt so that nothing can be voided which often happens in violent Fits give the Patient 3 ounces of Dr. Lowre's Tincture and about an hour after let him drink 2 quarts of Epsom water dissolve in the first Glass an ounce and an half of Glauber's wonderful salt if the 2 quarts do not move him let him take another quart with another ounce of the Salt But the first 2 quarts seldom fail of success To take away Freckles and Beautify the Skin Take of the Oil of Tartar and Oil of sweet Almonds of each equal parts shake them well together till they