A verye excellent and profitable booke conteining sixe hundred foure score and odde experienced medicines apperteyning unto phisick and surgerie, long tyme practysed of the expert and Reuerend Mayster Alexis, which he termeth the fourth and finall booke of his secretes ... Translated out of Italian into Englishe by Richard Androse. Imprinted at London, By Henry Denham, 1569.

A verye excellent and profitable Booke conteining ſixe hundred foure ſcore and odde experienced Medicines, apperteyning vnto Phiſick and Surgerie, long tyme practyſed of the expert and Reuerend Mayster Alexis, which he termeth the fourth and finall booke of his ſecretes, and which in hys latter dayes hee dyd publiſhe vnto a vniuerſall benefit, hauing vnto that tyme reſerued it onely vnto himſelfe, as a moſt priuate and precyous treaſure.

Tranſlated out of Italian into Engliſhe by Richard Androſe.

Humilia la anima tua a Dio: a gran ſignori fa riuerentia, & al gridar del pouero inclina le orecchie.

¶Imprinted at London by Henry Denham. 1569.

The glory of the Honorable, is, the feare of God.

QVI MAL Y PENSE HONI SOIT

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Alla ſommita della virtu ſiperuene, non per grandezza, ma per humilita. Dio contrastà a gli ſuperbi, & agli humili dona la ſua gratia

TO THE RIGHT HONOrable, Fraunces Lorde Ruſſell, Erle of Bedford, one of the Queenes Maieſties priuie Counſell, and Knight of the moſt Honorable order of the Garter: Richard Androſe wyſheth health, long lyfe, wyth much encreaſe of vertue and honor.

ALTHOVGH (Right Honorable) on the one ſide the excellency and worthineſſe of your calling telleth me that I may not preſume to craue defence of this my poore trauaile at your Lordſhips hands: and on the otherſide, the meanes & baſeneſſe of mine owne eſtate in ſuch ſort feare me, that I cannot without red cheekes offer ſo ſmall a Mite vnto ſo Noble a perſonage: yet the common report and opinion of your ſinguler clemency and maruellous affection towards the aduauncement of good letters and godly exerciſes, doe not a little mooue and prouoke mee to commit this my ſimple tranſlation vnto your Honorable protection. For as the Souldier which hath beene trayned, and of long time practiſed in martiall feates, & warlike affayres ſeeketh commonly for his owne credite, to ſerue vnder ſome noble and valiaunt Capitayne, whoſe experience excelleth therein: euen ſo he that hath beene brought vp in the ſtudie of knowlege, and meaneth by manifeſting ſome proofe to benefite his Countrie therby, endeuoreth to procure the pratronage and defence for the ſame, of ſuch as are knowne to be fauores & mainteyners of ſuch profeſſions. Wherfore being moſt aſſured not only by common report, but alſo by certaine knowledge (right honorable) that thoſe good and commendable exerciſes which are to our Country beneficiall, and to our bodies needefull, are of your Lordſhip eſpecially commended, I am the bolder to dedicate the fruits of my weake paines in this ſimple trauaile to your honorable patronage and defence. An olde rule that I read (my good Lord) in Cicero, being a yong ſcholer, which was, that I muſt accommodare ſermonē ad perſonam, maketh me to cut of all my ynckhorne termes, & flattering inſinuations in wryting to your honor, knowing that I haue to doe with ſuch a one as hath out of Chriſtes precepts learned to ſeeke for veritie, and not for vanity, for ſubſtance of matter, and not for ſuperfluous eloquence in words. I had rather (my ſinguler good Lorde) too bee ſomewhat colde in prayſing and be adiudged ingratefull, then your honor ſhould be to whot in reading, and condemne me for a byting flatterer, and ſo deale with me as I haue read that Noble Emperour Sigiſmond ſometime dealt with hys kingly Dog, to whom he gaue a good rounde box on the eare, bicauſe he flattered him to his face: the Paraſite ſaying, why ſtrike you me Emperour? the Noble Prince aunſwered, why byteſt thou me flatterer? There be my very good Lord, many ſuch nippers, nay rather byters in Princes and noble houſes in theſe dayes, that haue not Sigiſmonds reward as a buffet for their adulation: but rather yerely ſtipends for their doggiſhe fawning and flattering of Noble perſonages, but theſe Regios Canes (for ſo the Philoſopher termeth them, I commit eyther to the mercie of God to conuert, or to his iuſtices as byting Dogges to be entreated. In the dedication of this my rude tranſlation vnto your honor, I ſeke not to illuſtrate your excellent vertues, which were an infinite trauayle, or to paint out mine owne ſkill or cunning which were vaine, but rather to benefite my Country, & to eaſe my Countrymen of their griefes and maladies, by conuerting that which before was onely knowne vnto Phiſitians and Italians into their owne natiue ſpeeche and mother tongue. Although the tranſlator be ſimple, and his knowledge not great, yet I doubt not but the worthyneſſe of the matter ſhall counteruayle the ſimplicitie of the perſon, if there be any carping Momus that will ſooner reprehend, then take paines to amend this my ſimple exerciſe, let him remember the olde Prouerb. Ne ſutor vltra crepidam. I beſeech your honor to accept and receyue this my ſmall trauayle, as a teſtification of the ſinguler good affection I beare vnto your Lordſhip, and it ſhall not onely prouoke me to take paines and occupie my ſelfe in weightier matters, but alſo binde me continually to pray vnto the almightie for the preſeruation of your Lordſhips helth, with the dayly encreaſe of vertue and honour, to his heauenly pleaſure, and your ſinguler contentation.

Your Lordſhips Orator, R. Androſe.

¶Mayſter Alexis of Piemont vnto the Reader.

IT hath béene a very auncient opinion of Philoſophers (worthy Readers) that there is giuen vnto man of nature, a deſire to vnderſtand, for they ſuppoſed, that oure ſoules in taking imperfection, through the vniting with yt ſubſtance, by the meane of vnderſtanding, ſhould approch the neerer to recouer their winges alreadie loſt, and to returne vnto their priſtinate perfection: but foraſmuch as diuers of them, were inclined to ſundrie wayes of vnderſtanding, ſome referre the occaſion vnto the ſtarres, other vnto the predomination in our bodyes, more of one humor then of an other. Ariſtotle diſtinctly notwithſtanding, ſeemeth to attribute euery thing in this, vnto our election, which through the pretext of ſome felicitie, or profite, doth diſpoſe vs to practiſe rather one thing then an other. But verilye which of them ſoeuer is true, the inclination of my natiuitie, I haue alwayes knowne to haue beene giuen to the vnderſtanding of diuers things, and eſpecially of thoſe, which apperteyne vnto the cure of mens bodies. And to put it in executiō, I diſpoſed my ſelfe to trauaile diuers Countries, and to be conuerſaunt with diuers ſortes of people, not omitting with all induſtrie thorowly to ſearch out the vnderſtanding of the ſecretes of many nations, and with them likewiſe to make experience, by putting them into practiſe, by reaſon whereof in ſhort ſpace, through the recouery of helth, which the people did feele, I became ſo famous, that I obſcured the names of the moſt expert Phiſitions that were, through which occaſion I haue beene reſorted vnto as it were with infinite kinds of Nations, with exceeding reuerence, vnto my great credit. And although for all things, I rendered thankes vnto the diuine bountie, yet my iuuenile minde was not voyde of euerie ſparkle of ambition and glorie. I wrote them in the yeares paſſed, certaine tryfling things, part whereof were of my ſecretes (although weake) belonging vnto phiſick, part vnto the bewtifying of women, and part vnto other practiſes, to manifeſt vnto the worlde that I had knowledge in miſticall thinges, whereby I conceyued to obtaine greater glorie, then much to helpe, hauing alwayes reſerued in the priuieſt partes of my heart as a moſt precious treaſure, the profound ſecrets of the Art of healing, and the true experience of the ſame, for the which I haue bene alwayes had in eſpeciall veneration. Neyther was their any (although a moſt deare friend) that might get of me any ſmall intelligence of my ſecretes, ſo much I deſired not to haue any part of my glorie or reputation deminiſhed. And bicauſe euerye mans operations, are directed vnto ſome laudable ende, or that we accompt worthie of commendation, I being incited long ſince, and of my deare friendes requeſted, that I woulde for a vniuerſall benefite vnto all the worlde, reduce into lyght, theſe my ſecretes, to the ende they might profite the abſent, and thoſe which are farre diſtant from the Region where I inhabit. I refuſed to accept anye one part of their perſwaſions, accounting him vnwiſe, which to benefit other, would depriue himſelfe of his degree, and dignitie, ſo much was I blinded in worldly glorie. But being nowe come to that age, in the which it is neceſſarie by the courſe of nature, to yeelde my ſoule vnto God, being nowe impotent, and thinking it the duetie of one man to doe good vnto another, and moſt of all in matters of phiſick, which are communicated vnto vs of God for a vniuerſall commoditie: I haue eſteemed it not my part or dutye to preferre my peculier profite, before that of all the worlde, for in ſo doing I muſt haue ſuppoſed and beleeued to haue committed a great error, if I had not yeelded my ſelfe culpaple, and repented mee, to haue hidden from the whole worlde, ſuch a benefite vnto this preſent. And therefore calling vnto memorie the perſwaſions once made vnto me, of the noble and worthie knight maiſter Francuccio Mongio, touching this matter, and alſo examming mine owne conſcience, I coulde no longer abſteyne from wryting and publiſhing them to adorne therewith the worlde, bicauſe otherwiſe dying, I ſhoulde worthily haue beene accompted not inferiour vnto an homicide: as alſo to eſchue the crymes of auaritious perſons, who hauing hidden their treaſures in the grounde, and Death ſurpriſing them, remayne buried togither with their ſubſtaunce, and depart out of the world, in the diſpleaſure both of God and man. Therefore if my firſt concluſion and purpoſe to write, was of ambition and vaine glorie, as is the propertie of yong minds, little regarding yt which they are bound vnto: This other ſhall not diſſent from the duetie of a chriſtian, & one full of compaſſion towards mankind: that is to publiſh & diſpoyle my ſelf of all thoſe ſecrets, vnto an vniuerſal cōmodity which hither vnto I haue kept with my ſelf as moſt dere and precious, & being deſirous to accompliſh the ſaid decree, hauing gathered al my experienced medicines, I haue thought good to ioyne them togither, with thoſe whych were printed in time paſſed, which although they were not of ſuch importaunce, neuertheleſſe they are things both of ſkill, and credit, whereof hauing gotten a volume, and read it ſundrie times, I haue found them ſo altered and corrupted, that with difficultie I might be perſwaded to beleeue that they were mine, they were ſo wholy altered, except only in name. And hauing in part corrected the volume of the ſuperfluous, and thinges of little account added vnto it, being well pervſed, I haue ioyned therewith this my laſt labor of the fourth and finall Booke of my ſecretes, which all, are things apperteyning vnto ſundrie and dyuers diſeaſes of mans bodye, hauing reſerued it as a treaſure vnto thys preſent, wherein maye be read ſixe hundred foure ſcore and odde, very excellent and moſt approued experiences, all true, and euery of them proued as it were infinite times, with infinite ſortes of people, and haue alwayes beene found effectuall. Neyther looke you for any other thing of me in time to come: Firſt, bicauſe in theſe my trauayles (as I haue alreadie ſayde, I haue ſpoyled my ſelfe of all that euer I experienced: ſecondly, in that I am ſo olde, as within ſhort ſpace, you maye ſuppoſe to vnderſtande rather of my departure out of lyfe, then to receyue of me any other thing, if their be not written ſomewhat vnder my name, of ſome malicious perſon to deceaue you withall, and to encreaſe the volume without any profite. I will not omit to aduertiſe the Readers, that they deceaue not themſelues through my examples, working theſe medicines wythout the counſell & wholeſome aduertiſements of ſome expert Phiſition, for I neuer wrote them to that ende, ſince from my tender age, contynually I haue applied the ſtudie of good letters, in ſuch ſort that the ſecretes of ſciences are not hidden vnto me, neyther is there any Cannon of Phiſick that I haue not verie well vnderſtood: and therefore haue knowne with the age, with the ſeaſons, and with conuenient time to applie and vſe them: Beſides the knowledge to aduertiſe one if neede were to be let bloud, and an other to be purged, and hauing proceeded in this manner, there was neuer any Pacient of mine, that hath not obtayned his due remedie. You therfore (vnto thoſe I ſpeake which vnderſtand not the cannons of Phiſicke) when occaſion happeneth to vſe my ſecretes, take the counſell of ſome expert Phiſition, to the ende you may attayne the benefite. Bicauſe in not knowing to compound, applye, and miniſter them as you ought to doe, you may ſlaunder the Phiſition that hath healed many. Accuſtome therefore to take counſell of ſuch Phiſitions as are honeſt, and that practiſe the Art without fraude: for there are ſeene of that profeſſion many, which being giuen to prattle, and tell febles to deceaue the people, doe vitupcrate the experiences, with ſaying that they are wicked, and ſuch lyke. Not conſidering that ſicke perſons are not cured with trifles, as affirmeth the worthy Cornelius Celſus, but with experimented medicines, not newly found out (if well they vnderſtoode the Art.) And aſſure your ſelues, that by practiſing theſe ſecrets which I ſet openly foorth (as is conuenient) and preparing them with diligence, and with choſen ſimples, alwaies they will worke according to your intent, for in this booke there is nothing mencioned, which hath not beene many times practiſed, and founde true, through the grace of Almightie God, vnto whome be giuen all praiſe, and glorie, worlde without ende.

A breefe Table or demonstration to finde out all ſuch ſecrets or medicines as are contayned in this laſt and fourth part of Alexis.

A Remedie againſt miſtes or cloudes, and other impediments which offende the ſight. Fol. 1.
To kill wormes that gnaw and eate the heare. fol. 1.
To deſtroy ſcurfe or ſcales in the head. fol. 1.
Againſt the falling away of the heare from the bearde or head, called in Italian Tigna. 2.
To heale Ringwormes. 2.
Another for the ſame. 2.
A remedie againſt the Itche. 2.
Another for the ſame. 2.
Againſt rubbing, or itch, which commeth in the night. 3.
Againſt the chapping of the lippes. 3.
Againſt the chapping of the feete. 3.
Another for the ſame. 3.
For the ſame. 3.
Againſt ſweate which ſtincketh. 3.
Againſt the ſtinch of the toes. 4.
Againſt bruſes of or about the eares. 4.
Another for the ſame. 4.
To heale a Weſt that riſeth vpon the eie liddes. 4.
To take away blewneſſe or blackneſſe of the eie liddes. 4.
To make nayles which are rotten to fall. 4.
Another for the ſame. 5.
For the ſame. 5.
Againſt bruſes of the nayles. 5.
A plaiſter to heale burgeons or puſhes. 5.
A remedie for ſuch as haue out their fundament. 5.
To remedie the crampe in children. 5.
A remedie againſt the falling ſickneſſe. 6.
Againſt the griefes of the ſkull. 6.
To comfort the hart. 6.
For the tooth ache. 7.
To mitigate euery kinde of griefe. 7.
Another for the ſame. 7.
To heale the diſeaſe called Gonorrea: 7.
Againſt the flixe of the bodie. 8.
A medicine to heale the flixe of the liuer. 8.
To ſtop the flowers of a woman. 8.
Againſt the diſeaſe Gonorrhea. 9.
And excellent ſirope to heale the French pockes. 9.
A playſter to heale the dropſie. 9.
Againſt red ſpots in the ſkinne. 10.
To ſtay heare that it fall not away. 10.
A remedie againſt pimples or ſpottes in the face. 10.
To remedie a fretting itch and rough or ſcalie ſpots. 10.
To make heare to grow againe. 11.
A remedie againſt the falling away of heare, called in Italian Aree. 11.
A remedie to heale Chilblaines which are properly in the ioyntes of the fingers through colde, called in Italian, Buganze, or the itche. 11.
To heale beatings or bruſings. 11.
To purge the fleume of the Matrix. 11.
A remedie againſt the peſtilence. 12.
To heale the Ptiſicke. 12.
To remedie the diſeaſes called Diſsinteria and Diarrhea, and the bloudie flixe of women. 12.
Againſt the redneſſe of the face and noſe. 12.
To heale the Pleuriſey and putrifaction of the matrix. 12.
Againſt the difficultie of taking breath, and opilation of the liuer and lunges, and a vehement cough. 13.
To make heare growe againe where it is fallen away. 13.
To prouoke ſweate and to heale the plague. 13.
Againſt the paine of the liuer, ſtomack and milt. 13.
To heale Ringwormes, or the Morphew. 13.
Againſt the diſeaſe called Nauſea. 14.
To cauſe the naturall places of women to purge. 14.
To heale the hoarceneſſe and ſtraightneſſe of the breſt occaſioned of euill humors. 14.
A remedie to cauſe a woman, to bring forth the dead creature, or the ſkin that the childe is wrapped in, called in Italian Secunda. 14.
To cure the diſtillation of vrine. 14.
Againſt redneſſe and dropping of the eies. 15.
To remedie the broken coddes of children. 15.
Againſt the bitings of mad dogges. 15.
To remedie the vntemperate heate of the liuer. 15.
To expell ſadneſſe. 15.
To remedie an olde inueterated cough. 16.
Againſt the paine of the ſtomacke, and the diſeaſe called Nauſea. 16.
To remedie the ſtinking or chappes of the toes. 16.
Againſt the paine of the ſtomacke. 16.
To heale the perillous flix and excoriation or raſing of the bowels, called Diſsintiria. 17.
Againſt the Cholike. 17.
A remedie for him whoſe fundiment is out, to cauſe it to abide in. 17.
To heale broken Kibes. 17.
To drawe out thornes or anye other thing faſtned in the fleſh. 18.
To take away Wartes. 18.
To remedie the ſtinking of the mouth. 18.
To remedie the paine of the loynes. 18.
To remedie the difficultie of pyſsing, and payne of the Bladder. 19.
To heale one that cannot keepe his water. 19.
To remedie the comming out of the matrix. 19.
To heale the itch and hardneſſe of the matrix. 19.
To remedie the windineſſe of the Matrix. 20.
To heale the paine of the heade, occaſioned through the French diſeaſe. 20.
To cauſe heare to grow where it is fallen away. 20.
To remedie eyes that be bloud ſhot. 20.
To heale the flix of the bodie and ſpitting of bloud. 20.
To remedie the Ptiſicke. 21.
An oyntment to heale the ſtiffeneſſe or ſhrinking of Sinowes, called Spaſmus, comming of a wound taken of ſome venemous beaſt. 21.
To make milke come into a womans breſts. 21.
To remedie the diſeaſe called in Italian Fuoco Saluatico, and in Engliſh S. Anthonies fire. 21.
A verie excellent remedie againſt winde in the left ſyde, called in Italian Melancholia mirachiale. 21.
Another for the ſame. 22.
To remedie the want of ſleepe through frenſie. 22.
To heale the falling ſickneſſe. 22.
To heale the trembling or ſhaking of the members. 22.
To remedie the teares, or itch of the eyes. 23.
To heale the ſounding of the eares. 23.
To remedie the yoxe or hicket. 23.
To remedie the beating, trembling of the bodie, and the diſeaſe called Sincope. 23.
To drie vp the milke of the breſtes. 24.
To make ſoft or flagging breſts to become harde. 24.
To remedie the vomiting of children. 24.
To remedie the paine of the ſtomacke which happeneth with ſharpe belkings. 24.
To remedye the bloude or milke engendred in the ſtomacke. 24.
To remedie the opilation of the liuer. 25.
To heale the Iaundice. 25.
To remedie an olde paine of the liuer, and of the bellye and ſides, with the ſhorte ribbes called Hypochondrium. 25.
To remedye the hardneſſe of the Liuers, wyth the Iaundice. 25.
To heale the flixe of Vrine. 25.
To prouoke vrine. 26.
To remedie the burning of the vrine. 26.
To remedie the paine of the Bladder. 26.
To heale the Collick. 27.
To remedie the flixe of the bodie. 27.
Another for the ſame. 27.
To remedy the ſtrainings called in Italian Pondera. 28.
Another. 28.
To prouoke the flowers, and Secunda vnto women. 28.
Another for the ſame. 28.
An other moſt excellent remedie for the ſame. 28.
To remedie the paine of the Matrix appoſtumated thorowe groſſe humors. 28.
To heale the payne of the Matrix, happened thorowe winde. 29.
To heale the prefocation of the Matrix. 29.
To remedie the comming out of the Matrix. 29.
To remedie the itche of the purſe of the teſticles. 29.
To heale the paine of the Hemerhodes. 29.
To remedie the hardneſſe or ſtifneſſe of the ioyntes. 30.
To heale the Sciatica. 30.
To remedie the griefes, and inueterated ſwellings of the knees. 30.
To take away ſwellings after the Goute ceaſeth. 30.
To driue away venimous Beaſtes. 31.
To take away ſpottes out of the ſkinne. 31.
To heale Ringwormes. 31.
To remedie the wanne ſpecks, or pimples of the face. 31.
To remedie the opilations of the liuer & of the milt. 32.
To remedie the baldneſſe of the heade. 32.
To ſtop bleeding at the Noſe. 32.
Againſt the excoriations, and griefes of the bodie. 32.
To heale the flixes of the ſtomacke and bowels. 33.
To heale the iſſuing forth of the Fundiment. 33.
To heale ſtreynings. 33.
Againſt the belkings of the ſtomacke. 33.
Againſt Chilblaynes, or Kibes. 33.
Againſt hardneſſe of the Milt, and of other members, and the Palſey. 33.
To remedie the griefe of the loynes and bellie. 34.
To heale the pimples in the face, 34.
Againſt windineſſe of the Bellie. 34.
To cauſe a woman to auoyde the ſkinne that the childe is wrapped in, called in Italian Secondina. 34.
An excellent preſeruatiue againſt the Peſtilence and dropſey. 35.
To remedie the yexings of the ſtomacke and vomitings, & loſſe of appetite, occaſioned through cold humors. 35.
To heale the Quarterne ague and all agues, which by nature continue long time. 35.
Againſt the Peſtilence. 35.
To heale the flix called Diſsinteria. 36.
To reſtore the appetite that is loſt. 36.
To take ſpots away that grow in the eies. 36.
Againſt the pleuriſey. 36.
A medicine for women which through fatneſſe can not conceyue. 36.
Againſt the Hemerodes. 36.
To take away Wartes. 37.
To remedie the infection of the ſkinne. 37.
To accelerate the birth. 37.
To remedie the Quinſey. 37.
To heale the Cough. 37.
To make a leane perſon become fat. 38.
To make a fat perſon become leane. 38.
To heale Wartes or harde knobbes. 38.
To heale the Cough. 38.
To remedie the cough of children. 39.
To take white ſpots from the nayles. 39.
To remedie the flegmaticke humour in the bladder and reynes. 39.
To remedie the flixe of vrine. 39.
To remedie the dropſey. 39.
To remedy the griefes & bloude retained in the matrix. 40
To heale the burnings or inflammations of the gout. 40.
To heale the Ptiſicke, or an olde Catarre, the cough and other defectes of the lunges. 40.
To procure the birth of dead Creatures, and to remedie the ſtingings of venemous beaſtes. 40.
To remedie all the paſsions of the ſinowes. 40.
To heale the itch. 41.
To remedie the paines of the ſtomacke and of the milt, and the windineſſe of the body. 41.
To heale the griefes and hardneſſe of the milt. 41.
To comfort the braine, or to heale the Apoplexia, and the Collick. 41.
To remedy the white flixes, & coldneſſe of the matrix. 42.
To heale the Collick and difficultie of pyſſing. 42.
To heale the cōming out & prefocation of the matrix. 42.
To driue away the heauineſſe of the minde, to accuate the ſenſes, and to make a good memorie. 42.
To remedye the congelation of the milke within the breſts. 43.
To heale the falling of the Vuula. 43.
Againſt the fulneſſe of the ſtomack, and Ptiſick. 43.
To remedie the retention of the skin called Secunda, and to cauſe the auoyding thereof. 43.
To heale Warts. 43.
To ſtop the flix of bloud in women. 43.
To ſtop the white flix of the matrix. 44.
To heale a Quarterne Ague. 44.
Againſt the Ptiſick. 44.
To remedie the redneſſe of the face. 44.
To heale the Sciatica. 44.
Againſt wheales or bliſters of the face. 45.
To recouer a loſt appetite. 45.
To take awaye moles and ſpottes which children take in their mothers bellie. 45.
To heale the yelowe Iaundice. 45.
To remedye the griefes of the heade, which through the beating of the artiers, do not ſuffer one to take ſlepe. 46.
To heale the Ptiſicke occaſioned of groſſe and viſcous humors. 46.
Againſt grauell or any other viſcous matter ingendred in the raynes. 46.
To drie vp the milke of the breſtes. 46.
To heale children that haue wormes. 47.
To mittigate all kindes of griefes. 47.
To cauſe milke to diſcende into the breſtes. 47.
Againſt yexings occaſioned through cruditie of the ſtomacke. 47.
To remedie the ſtinking of the breath, happened by eating of Garlicke, or ſuch like meates. 47.
To heale the bitings of mad dogges. 48.
To prouoke the flowers vnto a woman. 48.
An excellent remedie againſt the dropſey. 48.
Againſt the falling ſickneſſe. 48.
Againſt the weakeneſſe of the ſtomack through colde. 48.
To remedie the deſire to vomit, and to reſtore the appetite that is loſt. 48.
Againſt the bitings of all venemous beaſtes. 49.
Againſt the miſtes, droppings, and redneſſe of the eies. 49.
Againſt the hardneſſe and ſwelling of the liuer or milt. 49.
To purge the matrix of a woman. 49.
Againſt the Ptiſick. 49.
To remedie olde inueterate griefes of the heade. 50.
Againſt Hemerodes that appeare not. 50.
Againſt drie choughes. 50.
To remedie the griefes of the Hemerodes, and the chappings of the Fundiment. 50.
Another for the ſame. 51.
To heale the windineſſe and other paſsions of the Matrix. 51.
To remedie the diſeaſe of the pleuriſey. 51.
To heale the diſeaſe called Tigna. 51.
To remedy the grief of the breſts, & to cauſe milke to diſcend 52.
Againſt water and windineſſe in the teſticles of children. 52.
To heale ſcabbed hands occaſioned thorow the french diſeaſe. 52.
To ſtop the ſuperfluous bloud of the flowers. 52.
To heale ſhronken and ſtiffe ſinowes. 52.
To remedie the euill countenaunce which proceedeth of the dropſey. 53.
To remedie the euill colour of the face. 53.
Againſt the inflamation of the liuer. 53.
To remedie the miſtes or dimneſſe of the ſight. 53.
To remedie the want of hearing. 54.
Againſt the trembling of the hart. 54.
Againſt the impediment of ſmelling. 54.
Againſt wormes in children. 55.
Againſt great and ſwollen gummes. 55.
Againſt the opilations or other defectes of the liuer. 55.
To remedye Moles or ſignes which children haue when they are borne. 55.
To heale the comming forth of the Nauill of children, and the ruptures within them. 55.
To remedie the retention, and to cauſe a woman to auoyde the skin called Secundina. 56.
Againſt the griefes and ſwellings of the Matrix, accaſioned thorowe ventoſitie after the birth. 56.
Againſt the prefocation of the Matrix. 56.

Here beginneth the Table for the ſeconde booke.

Againſt putrified or rotten wounds. 1.
To remedie bruſes or ſtripes of the ioyntes. 1.
To heale a Fiſtola. 1.
To remedie moyſt ſores or ſcabbes in childrens heads. 1.
To heale the Itche. 2.
To remedie olde ſores of the legs. 2.
Againſt the hardneſſe & ſtifneſſe of ſinewes occaſioned through wounds. 2.
To take away thornes or any other thing faſtned in the fleſh. 2.
To diſſolue deade bloude, happened through ſtripes, or falling from ſome high place. 3.
An other which worketh the ſame effect. 3.
Againſt impoſtumes and griefes of the Hemerodes. 3.
To ſtop the bleeding of wounds. 3.
To diſſolue the bloude congealed in the bodye, cauſed through wounds or other accidents. 4.
To remedie feſtred and inflamed wounds. 4.
To heale wounds wherein are faſtened thornes, or other ſuch like things. 4.
To remedie cankers in wounds. 4.
To remedie the kings euill. 4.
Againſt the kings euill in children. 5.
Againſt all ſores and angrie puſhes, as the Canker or the diſeaſe Phadagena. 5.
To waſh away ſpots and red pimples or wheales in the face. 5.
To heale ruptures within one, happened through falling from an high place, or of ſome other cauſe, and to diſſolue the congealed bloud. 5.
Againſt ſores of the noſe, & of the mouth, and alſo of the french pockes. 6.
Againſt wounds that penetrate. 6.
To take away the blackneſſe of wounds. 6.
Againſt griefes occaſioned through rupture, or vnplacing of bones, or in the members. 6.
To diſſolue the blackneſſe of the skin happened through ſtripes, or other cauſe, and for to heale the ſores of the naturall places of women, and ſwellings of the breſts. 6.
Againſt all kindes of flixes of bloud, and to heale the hurtes of the bowels and of the bladder. 7.
Againſt the ſwelling and griefe of a mans yarde. 7.
Againſt the kings euill. 7.
Againſt putrified gummes. 7.
To take away the putrification of wounds. 7.
Againſt vicious humors, which are cauſed of the itch, or like effectes betweene the fleſh and the skin. 8.
To heale wounds quickly. 8.
To heale that kind of breaking out that is like vnto a Leproſie. 8.
To heale broken bowels of children. 8.
Againſt pimples or knobbes of the legges, and naturall places of women, with redneſſe and burning. 8.
To remedie the gallings of the feete and cankers. 9.
To heale olde ſores. 9.
To remedie a blit or blaſt, and to heale cankers. 9.
To cauſe nayles that be ſcaly to fall away. 9.
A remedy againſt the infection of the lunges and the Ptiſick. 9.
To heale the ſores of the mouth, and throte. 9.
To heale Ringwormes, Cornes, and ſores of the feete. 10.
Againſt the flix of the bloud of Emerodes, and ſores of the priuie members. 10.
Againſt the putrifaction of the gums, and ſores of the mouth. 10.
Againſt blites and waterie ſcabbes that are in the heades of children. 10.
Againſt wounds and all putrified olde ſores. 10.
Againſt Colericall impoſtumations, as blytes and blaſtes, and ſuch like. 10.
To remedie the griefes of the bowels, and watry ruptures. 11.
Againſt the griefes of the ioynts. 11.
To heale the broken bowels of children. 11.
To heale the ſcorchings made with fire, and fretting ſores. 11.
To remedie the hurts of the ſcull. 11.
To heale corroſiue hurtes called commonly the Wolfe. 12.
Againſt wounds and ruptures of the naturall places of women, and to ſtop the flix of bleeding of the noſe. 12.
For to heale one that falleth from ſome high place. 12.
To ſtop the bloud of the Matrix, and of the vrine, & of wounds, and to heale the black pimples of wheales in the legs. 12.
To ſtop the bleeding of wounds. 12.
Againſt the flix of the bloud of the Emerodes. 13.
Againſt the Hemerodes and creſtie ſwellings of the fundiment and redneſſe of the face. 13.
Againſt ſpitting of bloud. 13.
Againſt the reptures of the feete and of the handes, occaſioned through the French diſeaſe. 13.
Againſt the burnings of fire. 13.
To heale eares that auoyde matter. 14.
Againſt ſcabbes and itche. 14.
Againſt the Leproſie. 14.
Againſt itch and ſwelling of the Hemerodes. 14.
To heale Cankers. 14.
To heale the ſores of the naturall places of women. 14.
To heale griefes of the eies, and to make cleare the ſight. 15.
Againſt the gladneſſe of the feete, or other partes of children. 15.
To mundifie purified wounds. 15.
Againſt griefes of the Neck through ſtrips, or other occaſions. 15.
To remedie the diſeaſe Panaritio. 16.
Againſt the chaps of the Fundiment, and ſpots in the face. 16.
Againſt the ſwellings and ſores of the Hemerodes. 16.
To remedie the flix of the bloud of the Hemerodes. 16.
To heale the ſwellings of a mans yearde. 16.
To heale deepe ſores in the legges. 17.
Againſt the griefes, ſores, putrifection and ſtinch of the eares. 17.
To heale chappes in the heads of the breſts or teates. 17.
To heale ſores of the legs happened through ſcaldings. 17.
To heale a weſt growing on the eye lids. 17.
To take awaye the grief of the eyes which hapneth of aſtripe. 18.
Againſt chappings of the lippes, and of the heades of Womens breſts. 18.
Againſt chaps vnder the tongue. 18.
Againſt a Fiſtola growing in a womans breſt. 18.
To remedie the impoſtumation of a mans yarde, and windineſſe of the bottome of the bellie. 18.
Againſt hote impoſtumations of the teſticles. 19.
Againſt colde impoſtumations of the teſticles. 19.
Againſt the diſcending of the intrels into the purſe of the teſticles. 19.
To remedie a rupture or breaking. 19.
To draw bloud from the Hemerodes. 20.
To ſtop the flix of the bloud of the Hemerodes. 20.
Againſt rupture of the hands & feete cauſed through colde. 20.
To cloſe vp wounds. 20.
To generate fleſh in wounds. 21.
Againſt bruſings within the fleſh and armes. 21.
Againſt the ſhrinking of ſinowes. 21.
Againſt the hurts of the ſinewes and arteries. 21.
To heale the pricking or cuttings of ſinewes. 22.
Againſt paine of the ſinewes. 22
To eaſe the paine of wounds. 22.
Againſt the ſuperfluous fleſh of wounds & worms of the ſame. 22.
To take away the blackneſſe of wounds. 22.
To remedie the diſeaſe Panaritio. 23.
To open ripe impoſtumes. 23.
Againſt feſtred cankers. 23.
To heale ſores that are moyſt and hard to cloſe. 23.
Againſt fretting ſores. 24.
To heale ſore tetters. 24.
A verie excellent water for tetters. 24.
Againſt burnings or ſcurfes in the face, which appeare like vnto a Leproſie. 25.
An other. 25.
To heale ſore legges. 25.
To heale legs that are hard, ſwollen, and ſore. 25.
To heale the burnings of fire before they bladder. 25.
To heale one that is fallen from ſome high place. 26.
To heale one that with a fall hath hurt one of his members. 26.
To preſerue a member that is ſtricken, from impoſtumation. 26.
To take away the ſignes that remaine of blowes or ſtripes. 26.
To heale bruſings of the nayles. 26.
To heale ſores proceeding of itche in the naturall places of women. 27.
Againſt the ſores of the mouth of the matrix happened in procreation. 27.
Againſt burning ſores of the matrix of women with childe. 27.
Ao heale the prickings of ſinewes. 27.
An excellent and precious oyntment to heale the rupture of the ſeull. 29.
To molifie hardneſſe. 29.
A moſt precious oyle to heale a wound in .xxiiij. houres. 29.
Againſt ſpitting of bloud, through ruptnre of a vaine. 30.
To heale ſores of the legs. 30.
An other for the ſame. 30.
Againſt all inflammations of the raynes, and the running of them. 30.
To heale ſores that are inflamed. 31.
Againſt ſtripes or bruſings. 31.
To heale Panaritio, and euery other griefe which happeneth vnto the endes of the fingers. 31.
To heale ſcurſe or ſcales in the head, beard, or browes. 32.
To remedie the ſcortications of children through occaſion of vrine, or of ſome other ſharpe humor. 32.
To remedye the running of the raynes occaſioned of a ſharpe cauſe, and to heale the ſcortications which they make. 32.
To remedie ſpots and markes, and to take away all ſuperfluous growing of fleſh in any part of the bodie. 32.
To heale ſores of the breſts. 33.
To make oyle of Balme, which hath theſe vertues following. 33.
To heale wounds of the legs happened of ſcaldings. 34.
To cloſe vp wounds. 34.
To heale ſores which through drie diſtemperature of thoſe parts can not be healed. 34.
To remedie dolorous ſores of the ioyntes. 35.
To remedye bruſings and ſores happened of ſtrypes, or otherwyſe. 35.
To heale the hardneſſe of the feete. 35.
To remedye dolorous ſores happened through colde diſtemperature. 35.
To take away ſuperfluous fleſh which groweth in wounds 36.
To heale ſores that happen thorow wormes. 36.
To heale ſores happened of broken bones. 36.
To remedie the gummes of the French diſeaſe. 37.
To kill wormes in children. 37.
An other for the ſame diſeaſe. 37.
A very precious water for diuers infirmities. 37.
An oyle like vnto Balme, very profitable for diuers ſores. 38.
Againſt ſuperfluous winde in the left ſide, called in Italian Melancholia mirachiale, and the diſeaſe called Sincope. 39.
To preſerue from the peſtilence. 39.
A Ceare cloth for ſore and ſwollen legs. 40.
To remedie the commotion of the brayne through falling from ſome high place, or thorow other occaſions and cuttes, when thorow the blowes men loſe their ſpeach. 40.
To remedie the falling ſickneſſe in children. 41.
To heale the euill habite, & to cure them that haue the ſplen. 41.
A preſeruatiue againſt the peſtilence. 41.
To remedie the diſcending of a Catarre through coldeneſſe of ſtomack. 42.
To remedie the Kings euill. 42.
To heale many infirmities with oyle of Sulphur. 42.
To heale ſcalie or rough handes happened through the French diſeaſe. 44.
An other for the ſame. 44.
Againſt Melancholie. 44.
To mittigate the paines of the french diſeaſe in any member. 45.
To remedie the milt that is hardened. 45.
To preſerue from the gout. 45.
To heale the face of ſcurfe or ſcabbes. 46.
Againſt the chappes in the hands through heate of the liuer. 46.
To heale one that is ſtiptike of body. 46.
To heale one that cannot piſſe through fleugme. 47.
To purge the heade by the noſe, after the vniuerſall purging of the whole body. 47.
To ſtop the flix of a Catarre. 47.

Here beginneth the Table for the thirde booke.

To heale a windie impoſtume. 1.
To remedie the ioynts that are out of their place. 1.
To mollifie hardneſſe. 1.
To heale a rupture of the guttes. 1.
To remedie the griefe of the Matrix. 2.
A maruellous powder for the weakeneſſe of the ſight. 2.
To heale ruptures, or burſtings. 3.
To ſtaye the heare that falleth. 4.
To heale ſwelling of the arme through letting of bloud. 4.
To remedie the ſwelling of the legges. 4.
To heale the ſwelling of the body, and of the legs, through colde humors. 4.
To cauſe good fleſh to grow in wounds. 4.
To heale ſore legges. 5.
To heale the diſeaſe called in Italian, Fuoco ſaluatico. 5.
To heale bones that are broken in the head in few dayes. 5.
To mollifie hardened ſinewes. 5.
To mundifie Fiſtuloes, and other putrified ſores. 6.
A moſt precious oyle to remedie all ſores and griefes. 6.
To heale the cloutes or ſpots in the face. 6.
To make the ſight cleare. 7.
To heale ſore breſts. 7.
To heale little red ſpeckes in the face. 7.
A moſt excellent pouder to comfort the ſight, and all the defects of the heade, of the ſtomacke, and the diſeaſe called Scoromia and Vertigo, and the palſey, and all inward diſeaſes. &c. 8.
To heale the griefe of the raynes, of the loynes, of the heade, and the diſeaſes of the Matrix. 8.
To heale thoſe that haue the Ptiſick. 9.
An odour againſt the ſame diſeaſe. 9.
A fumigation for the ſame diſeaſe. 9.
To ſtop a hote Catarre. 9.
To ſtay a colde Catarre 9.
To heale the ſame diſeaſe. 10.
To heale thoſe that be Melancholike, and are in a fury or rage. 10.
An oyntment to remedie the ſores of the noſe. 11.
To ſeperate or deuide a corrupted bone from the ſound. 11.
To heale one which by ſcratching with his nayles hath made a ſore. 11.
To remedie the burning of the vrine. 11.
An other for the ſame diſeaſe. 12.
An other for the ſame diſeaſe. 12.
To reuiue one that is fallen thorow the falling ſickneſſe. 13.
A more excellent remedie againſt expoiſments than is common Triacle. 13.
To heale a thinne Catarre. 14.
To cauſe a pellet of a Dagge of Piſtolet which is in the fleſhe to come forth. 14.
To remedy a ſwelling or payne that happeneth after a wound is healed. 14.
To purge a wouude, and to drawe out that which was faſtened therein. 14.
To heale bruſings of the head with broken bones or without. 15.
To draw out things faſtened in the fleſh as thornes & ſuch like. 15.
To heale the kings euill and other harde impoſtumes. 15.
To remedie the paine of the back. 15.
To heale the redneſſe of the noſe. 16.
To heale one that ſpitteth bloude throughe the rupture of a vayne. 16.
To heale the euill colour of the face, and the Ptiſick. 16.
To heale ſores in the naturall places of women. 16.
To heale the knobs which remaine in the ioynts after the paiue of the gout. 16.
To remedie the ſtinch of the mouth. 17.
To heale the creſtie growings of the fundiment. 17.
To heale the collick. 17.
To heale the palſie of the tongue. 18.
To remedie the payne of the head proceeding through a hote or colde cauſe. 18.
To remedie the griefes of the head and neck. 18.
To remedie the dimneſſe of the ſight. 18.
To heale the paine of the flanke. 19.
To heale a burning canker called in Italian, Fuoco ſaluatico. 19.
To purge the Matrix of women. 19.
To ſtop the flix of the bloud of the Hemerodes. 19.
To heale the coldneſſe of the matrix. 20.
To drie vp the ſuperfluous humiditie of the Vuola and of the gummes. 20.
To take ſpots from the face. 20.
To heale a Ringworme. 20.
To heale the flix of the bellie. 21.
To heale the paine of the loynes. 21.
To heale thoſe that piſſe in their beds. 21.
To heale the ſores of the feete. 21.
To kill wormes in the eares. 22.
To remedie the hurts of the eares happened through entring of water into them. 22.
To heale ſores that are ingendred in the eares. 22.
To diſſolue impoſtumes vnder the eares. 22.
To heale the ſtripes of the eyes. 23.
To remedie the loſſe of appetite vnto meate. 23.
A maruellous remedy againſt ſores and wounds. 23.
To preſerue one from poyſoning. 23.
Againſt the bitings of venemous beaſtes. 23.
Againſt the ſtinch of the noſe. 24.
To heale the griefes of the fundiment. 24.
Againſt the impotencie of the Genetale member. 24.
To heale an impoſtumed collick. 24.
Againſt the biting of a mad dog. 23.
Againſt indurate impoſtumes, periſhed Condilomi and hardened breaſtes. 25.
To diſſolue an impoſtume vnder the eare. 25.
To diſſolue the kings euill, and euery hard impoſtumation. 26.
Againſt trembling through ſome melancholy humor. 26.
A confection to heale miſtes or dimneſſe of the ſight. 26.
Againſt the weakeneſſe of the ſight. 27.
An other for the ſame purpoſe. 27.
To keepe the belly ſollible in the infirmitie of the eies. 27.
Againſt the inflamation of the eyes. 28.
To heale the griefe of the eies. 28.
An other for the ſame effect. 28.
To heale ſtripes of the eies, and extention of the nuck. 29.
To other for the ſame. 29.
To remedie the Litargie. 29.
To heale the incontinencie and dropping of vrine. 29.
Againſt the hardneſſe of the ſplene. 30.
To heale an olde flix of an womans flowers. 30.
Againſt ſtinging of Bees. 30.
To heale the inflammation of a mans yarde. 30.
A remedie againſt coldneſſe, and debilitie of the raines, the paine of the back, and want of appetite vnto a woman. 30.
To remedie vomiting occaſioned of cold humors. 31.
Againſt the ſtreynings when a man cannot go to the ſtoole. 31.
To rmedie deafneſſe or want of hearing. 31.
To heale bruſes about the eyes without launciug or inciſion. 31.
To heale watrie or dropping eyes. 32.
An excellent pouder for the ſame diſeaſe. 32.
To heale the griefes of the eyes. 32.
To heale the ſores of the eares that offende the hearing. 32.
Againſt the griefe of the loynes and of the eyes. 33.
Againſt difficultie of taking of breath thorow coldneſſe. 33.
To heale a drie cough. 33.
Againſt the hardneſſe of the matrix. 33.
Againſt the falling of the Vuola, and ſwelling of the pallet. 33.
Againſt the comming out of the nauill of children. 34.
To heale the palſey. 34.
Againſt the debilitie of ſinewes. 34.
Againſt redneſſe of the legges. 35.
To remedy the printes of blowes that remaine. 35.
Againſt ſwellings of the face. 35.
To keepe heare from growing white. 35.
To heale the itch of children. 35.
An other for the ſame. 35.
Againſt trembling or ſhaking. 36.
Againſt ſtinch of the mouth through rotten teeth. 36.
To heale the white flixes in women. 36.
To heale the relapſation of the gummes. 36.
To heale chaps in the fingars. 36.
To heale a windie impoſtumation. 37.
To heale the euill diſpoſition which commeth before the dropſey, and the abſtruction of the Meſaraicall vaines. 37.
Againſt the flix of vrine. 37.
To remedy the impotencie of the Genitall member. 38.
To heale ſores of the Bladder. 38.
To heale the diſeaſes of the raines. 38.
To heale rupture within the body. 39.
To take away the blackneſſe of skarres. 39.
To kill wormes in the body. 39.
To preſerue one that hath taken poyſon. 39.
A medicine to heale the Qninſey. 39.
To remedy the vnquietneſſe of agues and to prouoke ſleepe 40.
To heale the flix called Diſenteria. 40.
An other glyſter moſt precious for the ſame diſeaſe. 40.
An other for the ſame. 40.
An other for the ſame, of very great efficaſie. 40.
To cauſe Hemerodes to open. 41.
Againſt ſcorchings of fire. 41.
To preſerue one from the gout. 41.
Againſt the belkings of the ſtomack. 41.
To cauſe a woman to bring forth a dead creature. 41.
To heale the dropſey and opilation of the liuer. 42.
An emplaiſter to heale the rupture of the ſcull. 42.
An other for the ſame. 42.
Againſt the paine of the Collick. 42.
To heale the itching or ſcabbes of the fundiment. 42.
To remedie the paines and burnings of the fundiment 42.
To heale the diſeaſe called Iliaca paſsio. 43.
An other remedie for the ſame diſeaſe. 43.
To remedie the iſſuing out of the fundiment. 43.
To heale one that cannot keepe his vrine. 43.
To remedie the comming out of the matrix. 43.
Againſt the growing of fleſh out of the nayles. 44.
To cauſe skalie nailes to fall. 44.
To take away the blackneſſe that remayneth in skarres. 44.
Againſt bloud that is congealed within one. 44.
Againſt the difficultie of taking breath. 44.
To remedie the congelation of milke within the breſts. 45.
Againſt the ſubuerſion of the ſtomack. 45.
For one that hath loſt his voyce. 45.
To remedie the hardneſſe of the ſplene. 45.
Againſt empoyſonments. 45.
To heale the flixes Diſentericall or Lientericall. 45.
To draw out thornes or arrow heads out of the fleſh. 46.
For women that be barren. 46.
Againſt the Collick. 46.
Againſt the infection of the skinne. 46.
To cauſe a woman to bring forth a dead creature. 46.
Againſt the creſtes of the piles in the fundiment. 46.
To remedye a tongue aggrauated, which through ouermuch moyſture pronounceth not well. 47.
To heale the paine of the Collicke. 47.
To drie vp milke in the breſts. 47.
To diminiſh the fleugme of the body and to augment bloud. 47.
A remedye to cauſe conception. 47.
To heale paine in the feete. 48.
To heale Wheales. 48.
To heale inwarde ruptures. 48.
To remedie griefes proceeding through going out of the ioyntes and to heale ſwellings. 48.
To heale the paine of the ſplene and the Ptiſick. 48.
To remedye the puntures of bones or ſtingings of deade Serpentes. 49.
To take away wearineſſe after great labor & griefe of mēbers. 49.
To heale one that lotheth meate. 49.
To heale percuſsions of the eyes 49.
To remedie the paine of the ſplene. 49.
Againſt the griefes of the body. 49.
To heale the pluriſey. 50.
To remedy the ſtinking at the noſe, and difficultie of hearing. 50.
To heale the ſcorchings of fire. 50.
To diſſolue the creſtes of the French diſeaſe. 50.
Againſt ſwellinges of womens bellies that make them to ſeeme with childe. 51.
To clenſe the face from ſpots. 51.
To heale the torſions and griefes of the belly. 51.
To remedy the burning or heate of vrine. 51.
To remedy percuſsions or falling vpon the ribbes or back. 52.
Againſt burning occaſioned of colde. 52.
To heale wheales or bliſters in the face. 52.
To make skarres become fayre of colour. 52.
To take away the bleachneſſe of blowes. 53.
Againſt the ſwellings of Percusſions. 53.
To heale thoſe that haue paine in their liuer. 53.
To heale the paine of the breſtes, which happen after the birth of a childe. 53.
Againſt the ſcurfe of the heade. 54.
To heale a pluriſey by ſpitting 54.
Againſt moyſt ſores. 54.
To heale wounds, which after they are whole burſt out a newe, by reaſon of a putrified bone. 54.
To heale the creſtie ſwellings of the piles. 54.
Againſt euill diſpoſition through coldneſſe of the ſtomacke. 55.
To heale the loſſe or diminiſhing of ſmelling. 55.
To cauſe that heare ſhall not grow againe. 55.
To heale cleftes or chappings of the fundiment. 55.
Againſt retention of vrine in Agues. 56.

Here endeth the Table.

Of the fourth and laſt part of the Secretes of the Reuerende Maister Alexis of Piemount.

The first Booke

A remedie againſt miſtes or cloudes, and other impediments which offend the ſight.

TAke Eyebright water, Fennell water, red Roſe water, and Celendine water, of eche an ounce: of the iuice of Rew, and of Roſemarie, of eche two drammes, of Gum Serapine half a dramme, of the gaule of a Partridge or Kite, two ſcruples, mingle them, and make your medicine according to Arte, and vſe to put of it many times into the eye.

To kill wormes that gnaw and eate the heare.

TAke a quantitie of the ſéedes or rootes of marſhe Mallowes, and boyle them a little, then let it coole, and of the Mucillage which ſhalbe taken thereof, you ſhall annoynt the heare. The like effect is ſéene by annointing the heare with the Mucillage made of the leaues of Willowes.

To deſtroy ſcurfe or ſcales in the head.

TAke a quantitie of the flower of Cicers, and of the ſéedes of marſh Mallowes bruſed and diſſolued with vinegar, then annoynt the head, and afterward waſh it with the decoction of Béetes, and toppes of Mulbery trées. Or elſe take of the berries of Ben, and of the flower of beanes, of eche like quantitie, boyle them in water, with the which you ſhall waſh the head.

Againſt the falling away of the heare from the bearde or head, called in Italian Tigna.

TAke of the pouder of the rootes of Ireos, called Flowerdeluce, and of the ſoote of a chimney, of eche like quantitie, mixe them with olde oyle, and annoynt the heade: or elſe take of Ariſtologia, of Verdegreſe, of Sal Armenick, of Bdellium, of muſtard ſéede, of Gum Dragant, of ech like quantitie, braye them and mingle them with the oyle of wheate, and vinegar, of both as much as ſufficeth, and adde therevnto a little Honye.

To heale Ringwormes.

TAke of yellow brimſtone, of the berries of Ben, of ech a like, and being brayed, mixe them with Turpentine, and ſo annoint the ſore.

Another for the ſame.

TAke of the Aſhes of Garlicke burnt, and mixed with hony, annoynt the place: or elſe take Styrax liquida, mingled with vinegar, and annoynt the ſore: It helpeth alſo to annoynt it with the Gum of bruſed Almondes. If the Ringwormes ſhal be vlcerous, take of Incenſe, of Gum Dragant, of Brimſtone, of Aloes, of ech a dramme: of Gum Arabicke two drammes, mixe them with vineger, and ſo annoint.

A remedie againſt the itche.

BRay the toppes and heades of Poppie, and mixe them with vinegar, and ſo annoint the place: or elſe diſſolue Aloes being beaten with Endiue water, and it will doe the like.

Another for the ſame.

TAke of the leaues of Sene one handfull, boyle them with water of Roſes, and Smallage, and a little vinegar, and waſh the ſore. It helpeth alſo to waſh it, with Sea water warmed: or elſe with the decoction of wilde Cucombers, reduced into water.

Againſt rubbing, or itch, which commeth in the night.

AFter that the euacuation of the bodie is made with purgation, or by letting of bloud: you ſhall annoint it with Aloes, and Myrrhe diſſolued in water of hony. It helpeth likewiſe to take Aloes, with the flowres of Lentilles, and mixe them with vinegar and honie: or elſe waſh the place where ye itche is, with water of Smallage: or with the lées of vineger by it ſelfe alone.

Againſt the chapping of the lippes.

TAke dried lées of white wine called Tartar, and burne them in the fire, and temper them with Roſin and greaſe of an Hen, or Ducke, medled with a little hony, and ſo vſe it.

Againſt the chappings of the feete.

ANnoint them with the greaſe of a Goate, or of a Cowe, or with the oyle of an Hinde, and you ſhalbe healed.

Another for the ſame.

TAke of wax, of oyle Siſamine, of Turpentine, of Stirax liquida, of eche like quantitie: mixe euery thing togither, and laye therof vpon the ſore.

For the ſame.

TAke of Gum Dragant poudred, thrée drammes, of Polipodie rootes one dramme and a halfe, of Charabe, of Incenſe, of ech halfe an ounce, of Turpentine ſixe drammes, bray euerie thing, and with the oyle of an Hart make an oyntment.

Againſt ſweate which ſtincketh.

ANnoynt the bodie with water of Mirtels, drawne through a Lembicke: or with water in which Allum is diſſolued. It worketh the like effect, to annoint the bodie with the pouder of ſaunders, or with the pouder of Ciperus and Roſes. Or with the aſhes made of the leaues of Lillies and Myrrha.

Againſt the ſtinch of the toes.

TAke ofred Roſes one pound, of Galles, of Spicknard, of Ciperus, of Myrrha, and of Allum, of ech ten drammes, make thereof little cakes, or Paſtelli, with roſe water. And after diſſolue them, and ſo annoint when néede requireth.

Againſt bruſes of or about the eares.

YOu muſt marke if it be néedefull to drawe bloud from the bruſe, then annoint the place with this oyntment. Take of Teruce, of Smalledge ſéede, of ech like quantitie, bray them and with hony make an oyntment.

Another for the ſame.

TAke of quick Brimſtone, called Sulphur viuum, of Myrrha, of Incenſe, of ech like quantitie, pouder them, and being mixed with liquide Pich, lay it vpon the ſore.

To heale a Weſt that riſeth vpon the eye liddes.

TAke waxe, and being well warmed, put thereof oftentimes vpon the griefe. Or elſe take flies, the heades of them being plucked of, and with the bodies rub the ſore.

To take away blewneſſe or blackneſſe of the eye liddes.

TAke of gréene Chéeſe newly ſalted, and being cut in ſlyces, lay thereof vpon the griefe, or elſe ſtampe Wormwood, and make therof a playſter with the iuice of a Radiſh, and then vſe it.

To make nayles which are rotten to fall.

TAke Sulphur being poudred, and mixe it with hogs greaſe, and put it vpon the place.

Another for the ſame.

TAke liquide Pich, Waxe, Colofonie, Roſin, of quicke Sulphur, and of Salt, of eche like quantitie, and make thereof a plaiſter.

For the ſame.

TAke Propolios,^[1] Waxe, Bitume, of eche two drammes, of quicke Sulphur one dramme, and make a plaiſter.

Againſt bruſes of the nayles.

TAke leaues of Mirtels when they are tender, and leaues of a Pomegranate trée, and being well brayed, put of it vpon the nayle, and binde it faſt.

A plaiſter to heale burgeons or puſhes.

TAke of Camomill flowers a handful, of the flowers of marſh Mallowes, of gréene Rew, and of Mallowes, of eche two handfulles, of Leuen one ounce, of Pepper a dramme, of common Salt one ounce and a halfe, of Figges thrée, boyle the aforeſaid things, then bray them, and put therevnto of the oyle of Camomill ſixe ounces, and being well incorporated, make therof a plaiſter.

A remedie for ſuch as haue out their fundament.

TAke of Mumia, of Hipoquiſtidos, of Licium, of Galles, of the ſhels of Oiſters being burnt, and make a fine pouder, but annoint firſt the fundament with oile Oliue, and afterward you ſhall put of the aforeſaide pouder vpon the gutte.

To remedie the crampe in children.

TAke of Marigoldes,^[2] and boyle them in water vntil they be tender, and with the ſaid decoction waſhe the childe, and then annoint him with oyle of Lillies, or Liguſtrum.

A remedie againſt the falling ſickneſſe.

TAke of white Incenſe called Olibanum, of Maſticke, of Spiknarde, and of Squinant, of ech thrée ounces, of Galbanum, of Oppopanack, of ech half an ounce, of Viſchus quercinus, one ounce, of Amber halfe a ſcruple, of Pionie ſéedes halfe a dramme, of the ſéedes of wilde Rewe one dramme, of Labdanum two drammes, of Nutmegs, of Cubebes, of eche halfe an ounce, of Caſtor, of Coperous, of eche halfe a dramme, bray euerie thing verie well, then diſſolue the Gums with the oyle of Rew, and incorporate them with the Viſchus, working them well with your handes, and medling therewith the pouders, and in the ende adde therevnto the Amber: Of which, take as much as ſhalbe ſufficient, and ſpread it vpon Lether, or a new linnen cloth, and the heares being ſhauen away, lay the plaiſter vpon the crowne of the head.

Againſt the griefes of the ſkull.

TAke of the Roſin of a Pine trée that is white, ten drammes, of the pouder of Aloes one ounce, mixe them togither, and boyle them with a ſoft fier: and after adde of Gum Elemi one ounce, and make a Cerote, which you muſt laye vpon the place where the griefe is.

To comfort the hart.

TAke of white and red Saunders, of red Roſes, of red and white Coral, of Spodium, of Camphora, of ech a dramme, of the flowres of Borage, of Bugloſſe, of Violets, of Mirtels, and of Roſemarie, of eche halfe a handfull, of the parings of Ceder apple, of white and red Ben, of eche one dramme: of Nutmegs, of Spicknard, of yt bone of a Harts hart, of Cloues, of Cubebes, of Laurell leaues, of Setwall, of Baulme, of Lignum Aloes, of Baſill ſéedes, of eche halfe a dramme, of Muſke, of Amber, and of Saffron, of eche halfe a ſcruple: braye euerie thing and make a little bag of Crimoſine ſarcenet, and vſe to weare it vnder the left breſt.

For the tooth ache.

TAke of long Pepper, white pepper, Cubebes, Staphiſager, of the rindes of ye roots of Mulberie trées, of the rindes of the rootes of Mandrake, of the rindes of the rootes of Caphers, of Pelitorie, of Henbane, of eche two drammes, braye all theſe togither, and boyle them in fiftene ounces of red wyne, vntill one halfe of the wine be conſumed: then ſtraine it, and with the ſaid decoction being warme waſh the téeth.

To mitigate euery kinde of griefe.

TAke of oyle of yellow Violets, of oyle of ſwéete Almonds, of oyle of Siſamine, & freſh butter, of ech one ounce and a half, of poudred Saffron one ounce, of white Waxe one ounce and a halfe, of Dill ſéedes, of Camomill flowers, and of the fat of a Duck, of eche two ounces, thrée whites of raw Egges: diſſolue the oyle and the waxe with the fat, and after mixe with them the other ingredience being poudred verie ſubtilly, and ſo make an oyntment.

Another for the ſame.

TAke of oyle Oliue ſixe ounces, of Saffron two drammes, ſix yelks of raw Egges, mixe them altogither, and then take of Barly flower, of the flower of Amidum, of ech thrée drammes, of freſhe butter halfe an ounce, of Bdellium, two drammes, of wine that is ſodden, foure ounces: boyle all theſe ſaide things in a Leaden veſſell,^[3] vntill they become thicke, and applie thereof hote vnto the griefe.

To heale the diſeaſe called Gonorrea.

TAke of Fenegreke ſéedes, and boyle them in water vnto the conſumation of the thirde part. And giue vnto the pacient for the ſpace of thrée or foure dayes, foure ounces thereof to drinke euery morning, and he ſhall be cured.

Againſt the flixe of the bodie.

TAke of Origanum, of Sumack, of Mirtels, of Corianders, of Camomill flowres, of eche one handfull: of Pomegranate flowres, with the ryndes and fruite, of the ſeedes of Roſes, of eche halfe a handfull: of the pilles of Ireos rootes, of the rootes of Mulberies, and of the rootes of Virga paſtoris, of eche two handfuls: bray euerie thing a littell, and cauſe them to be boyled in red wine ſo long, that the wine be cleane conſumed: theſe things being put into a fine little bagge, let the diſeaſed perſon ſet himſelfe thereon, and let the bagge be as hote as he may ſuffer it.

A medicine to heale the flix of the liuer.

TAke of Agrimonie one handful, of Squinant two handfuls, of Spicknard, of Liqueris, of eche halfe a handfull, of Mace, of Maſticke, of eche halfe an ounce: of Lignum Aloes thrée drammes of Myrobolani Emblici, ^[4] and Chebuli, of ech one dramme and a halfe, of Bole Armenia, of Lapis hematitis, of Terra ſigillata, of eche ſixe drammes: of Coriander ſéedes preperated one ounce and a halfe, of Spodium, two drammes, of drie Roſes one ounce, of the flower of Barlie two ounces, of the filings of Iron preperated one dramme, of the compound of the thrée kindes of Saunders made without Camphora, halfe an ounce, of oyle of Maſticke, and of Mirtels, of eche as much as ſufficeth. Pouder the aforeſaid herbs & parch the Myrobolani a little, and being finely beaten, take the other things being alſo in pouder, and adding therevnto the oyles, put them altogither in a veſſell on the fier, and make therewith a plaiſter, which you ſhall applie vnto the right ſide, ſo that it maye reach from the breſt vnto the ſtomacke.

To ſtop the flowers of a woman.

TAke of vnhuſked Lentilles, one pounde, of Burſa paſtoris, and of Plantine, of eche thrée handfuls, of Aſſes dung, and of Gotes dung dried, of eche one ounce & a halfe, of Olibanum, and of Dragons bloud of eche twelue drammes, of drie Mints, of Acatia, of Hipoquiſtidos, of Licium, of eche one ounce, of Geſſum, foure ounces, of whites of Egges fiue, of Beane flower thrée ounces,^[5] of the iuice of Plantine as much as ſufficeth, make a plaiſter in this maner: take the Lentils and the dungs groſſely beaten, and mixe them with the iuice, but let the Geſſum remaine infuſed in vinegar a whole daye, and after mixe it with the other ingredience.

Againſt the diſeaſe Gonorrhea.

TAke of mundified Liqueris, of Alchechengi berries, of Iuiubes, of the rootes of marſh Mallowes, of eche halfe an ounce, of Mellon ſéedes one ounce, of the iuice of Liqueris fiue drammes, braye them a little, and boyle them in foure pintes of water of Mellons, and Alchechengi, vntill the fourth part of the water be conſumed, and being ſtreyned, kéepe it to giue vnto the ſicke to drinke.

An excellent ſirope to heale the French pockes.

TAke of the wood of Lignum vitae foure ounces, and of the barke nine ounces, of Reubarbe two drammes: of Cardus benedictus, two ounces, of the water of Bettony, of Lupils, of Barlie, and of old Malmeſie, of eche foure pounds: of Sene of Alexandria, foure ounces, bruſe the foreſaide thinges, and let them ſtande infuſed in the waters and the Malmeſie a whole night: then let them boyle vnto the conſummation of the third part, and being taken from the fire let it be ſtrayned, of which decoction you muſt drinke foure ounces morning and Euening, foure houres before meate: alwayes prouided that the partie which is ſicke be purged before he obſerue the diet.

A plaiſter to heale the dropſie.

TAke of the Dung of a Goate dried one pounde, of Commin two drammes, of the rootes of wilde Cucombers, of Nightſhade, ſhade, of ech two ounces, of Barlie meale one pounde, of Vinegar wherein Iron is quenched, as much as ſufficeth, make a plaiſter with boyling the rootes in Liée, and laye it on the bellie.

Againſt red ſpots in the ſkinne.

DIſtill water of Creſſes in the end of May, and being mixed with honie. Dip therin pieces of Linnen cloth, and lay them vpon the foreſaide ſpottes, and as they drie, dip them agayne and laye them on the ſpots, and you ſhall ſée the effect. If you bray the ſéede, and mixe it with vinegar, and put it vpon the ſaid diſeaſe, it doth the like.

To ſtay heare that it fall not away.

TAke the iuice of Creſſes, and annoynt the roots of the heares and they will not fal. The like effect ſhall you ſée if you waſh them with the decoction of the rootes of Nightſhade, and of Muſtard ſéede boyled in wine: or elſe the waſhing of them with the iuice of the ſtalkes of Phillirea, which alſo cauſeth where it is fallen, to grow againe.

A remedie againſt pimples or ſpottes in the face.

TAke a quantitie of the ſéedes of Nigella well brayed, and mixe them with flower and hony, and make thereof a liniment, wherewith you muſt annoynt the ſpots at night when you go to bed, & in the morning waſh them with Perſly water.

To remedie a fretting itch and rough or ſcalie ſpots.

TAke a quantitie of Nigella ſéedes, a little bruſed, and boyle them in vinegar vntill the decoction come to a ſubſtance of thickneſſe, then adde therevnto of oyle of Nuts, and make it in manner of an oyntment, with the which annoynt the place at night when you go to bed. The like effect is ſéene by vſing the meale of Orobo mixed with the iuice of the rootes of Pionie.

To make heare to grow againe.

TAke of the Kernels of Haſill nuts, and being well ſtamped, mixe them with the greaſe of a Swine, and of a Beare, and annoynt the bare place.

A remedie againſt the falling away of heare, called in Italian Aree.

TAke of the meate of Walnuts, and chewe it well in your mouth, then take it out, and preſently lay it on the place.

A remedie to heale Chilblaines which are properly in the ioynts of the fingars through colde, called in Italian, Bugunze, or the itch.

BOile in water the ſéedes of Orobo a little bruſed, and if with the decoction you bath the Chilblaines, they ſhall be healed, but if you waſh the whole body, it will take away the itche. The like effect to remedie the Chilblaines, is made with the leaues of Verbene, brayed with the ſewet or greaſe of a Swine.

To heale beatings or bruſings.

TAke of Paritorie, of Mallowes, of Wormwood, of Motherwort, of Percelie, of hulled Beanes, and boyle them in water, and then being taken out, frie them in a Frying pan, and in the ende boyle them in newe wine ſodden, and make thereof a plaiſter. The like effect doth the water of wilde Time diſtilled through a Limbeck, in the which you muſt wet péeces of Linnen cloth, and then applie them vnto the griefe or ſore.

To purge the fleume of the Matrix.

TAke the leaues and ſtalkes of Paritorie in the ende of May, and being brayed, diſtill them through a Limbeck, and you ſhall giue of the water vnto the woman to drinke faſting thrée ounces morning and Euening continually by the ſpace of eight or ten dayes: it is an opener alſo of the opilations or ſtoppings of the liuor, and milte, and purgeth the reynes and bladder.

A remedy againſt the peſtilence.

TAke of the rootes of Dog Fennell, and make them in pouder, and giue thereof vnto the ſicke perſon, the quantitie of a crowne to drinke, being diſſolued in vinegar if he féele a great heate, but if he féele rigor or coldneſſe, giue it him with Wine, and it will driue away the poyſon: which is ſuppoſed alſo to be done by Pympernel, if the rootes be boyled in wine, and giuen vnto the ſicke perſon to drinke.

To heale the Ptiſicke.

TAke of Pimpernel brayed in pouder two ounces, of the water of gréene Pimpernell newlye diſtilled, and of ſugar as much as ſhalbe ſufficient, and make a Lectuarie, which the ſicke perſon ſhal vſe, by taking two drammes at a time. Vnto the like effect is giuen the water of Veruene, and for the difficultie of taking breath.

To remedie the diſeaſes called Diſsinteria and Diarrhea, and the bloudie flixe of women.^[6]

TAke of the ſtone called Hematitis, of Boale Armenia, of eche a dramme, let them be finely poudred and grinded vppon a Marble ſtone, and being well medled with two ounces of Plantine water, you ſhall giue it vnto the ſicke to drinke.

Againſt the redneſſe of the face and noſe.

DIſtill in Balneo Mariae, the floures of Applegrefts, which you muſt gather when they are well opened, and with the water which ſhall be diſtilled therof, you ſhall Morning and Euening waſh the places.

To heale the Pleuriſey and putrifaction of the matrix.

TAke and diſtill in the ende of May the herbe called Burnet, and of the water which you ſhall make, cauſe the ſicke perſon to drinke Morning and Euening foure ounces, and within ſhort ſpace he ſhalbe healed.

Againſt the difficultie of taking breath and opilation of the liuer and lunges, and a vehement cough.

TAke of the herbe called Liuerwort, or Lungwort, and drie it, and put therevnto of Aniſe ſéedes, of the lunges of a Foxe dried in the aire, and of Fennell ſéedes, of Liqueris, of Enula, of Gynger, of eche like quantitie, the aforeſaide thinges being well brayed, you muſt ſearce them finely, and put therevnto of ſugar the weyght of them all, and make thereof a Lectuarie, whereof the pacient muſt drinke morning and Euening.

To make heare grow againe where it is fallen away.

TAke of the leaues of Radiſhes, and boyle them in water with aſmuch more of the rootes of Dog Fennell, vntill they be well ſodden, and with the decoction, you ſhall waſhe the places from whence they be fallen.

To prouoke ſweate and to heale the plague.

TAke of the herbe called Rape, with the roots of Plantine the leſſer, and knot graſſe, of eche halfe a handfull, braye them wel, and boyle them in vinegar, & ſtraine them thorow a linnen cloth, wherof being giuen vnto the ſicke perſon to drinke when he goeth to bed, cauſeth him to ſweate out all euill humors.

Againſt the paine of the liuer, ſtomacke, and milt.

TAke of the oyle of Roſes foure ounces, of Raponticum, in pouder halfe an ounce, of Waxe as much as ſufficeth, and make thereof a playſter, which you muſt applye hote vnto the place of the griefe.

To heale Ringwormes, or the Morphew.

TAke of the leaues of Elders, of Eleborus niger, & of Wine tempered with vinegar and honye, and adding therevnto a little of a ſquill, boyle them, and then annoint the griefe.

Againſt the diſeaſe called Nauſea.^[7]

TAke of the herbe called Sauorie, being finely beaten, and let it be ſupped faſting with a new layd egge rearely roſted, and it will doe the effect.

To cauſe the naturall places of women to purge.

DRie of the herbe called Tanſey, and being very finely brayed, giue therof to drinke in Wine the quantitie of halfe an ounce.

To heale the hoarceneſſe and ſtreightneſſe of the breſt occaſioned of euill humors.

TAke of Taxus barbatus, of Fennell, and of Liquerice, of ech like quantitie, and boyle them in water or wine, vntyll they be tenderlye ſodden, then ſtraine them thorowe a Linnen cloth, and mixe them with ſugar, and giue thereof vnto the ſicke perſon to drinke.

A remedie to cauſe a woman to bring forth the deade creature, or the ſkin that the childe is wrapped in, called in Italian Secunda.

TAke the roots of white Diptamus, of Gentian, of Ariſtologia rotunda, of eche like quantitie: bray them into pouder, and mixe therwith the iuice of Diptamus, and put therevnto of Artemeſia poudred, and making thereof ſuppoſitories, applye them vnto the necke of the Matrix.

To cure the diſtillation of vrine.

TAke of Epithimus what quantitie you thinke good, and boyle it in good wine, and oyle oliue, and then taking it out of the veſſell, lay it hote betwéene the Nauil and the priuie members, and he ſhalbe healed.

Againſt redneſſe and dropping of the eyes.

TAke of the bloſſomes which growe out of the plantes of the Beanes before they be yellow, and diſtill them in Balneo Mariae, and take of the ſaide water, and drop thereof into the eyes at night, and it will drie vp all ſuperfluous humiditie, and remedie the redneſſe. The water of Taxus barbatus worketh the like effect in waſhing the eyes therewith. It helpeth likewiſe to waſhe the eyes with the water of Tormentill, into which is put a little of preparated Tutia.

To remedie the broken coddes of children.

TAke of the rootes of Enula in the ende of May, or betwéene the middeſt of Iulie and September, and of the water of them, being diſtilled thorow a Lembick, cauſe the ſick to drink two or thrée ounces, both morning and Euening.

Againſt the bitings of mad Dogges.

TAke of the rootes of Gentian one dramme, of Mirrha two drammes, of the eies of burnt Crabbes two drammes, boile altogither in wine, and being ſtrayned, giue a cup full thereof thrée mornings continually vnto the partie that is bitten. Then waſh the wound with ſea water: but firſt you muſt laye ſome of the pouder thereon to draw out the putrified bloud.

To remedie the vntemperate heate of the liuer.

TAke of Liuerwort, of Garden and wilde Endiue, of eche a handfull, of Mayden heare halfe a handfull, boyle them in water with a little ſugar, and being clarified, put vnto the decoction a little of the wine of Pomegranates of an indifferent taſte, and giue the partie to drinke therof certaine dayes.

To expell ſadneſſe.

TAke of the herbe called Cranes beke, of Rew, of Pulegium, of eche like quantitie, bray them into pouder, and with ſugar make little morſels and vſe them.

To remedie an olde inueterated cough.

TAke of dried Horehounde thrée poundes, put it into a newe glaſed earthen pan, and put therevnto ten poundes of fountaine water, and boyle it vntill the thirde part be conſumed, then ſtraine it into another pan, and put therevnto of good honie one pound and a halfe, and of the pouder of pepper halfe an ounce: and then boyle it againe ſo long that the thirde part be conſumed, and it become thicke. Kéepe it in a veſſell of glaſſe, of the which the ſicke perſon ſhall take morning and euening, and at middaye, a ſpoonefull at a time.

Againſt the paine of the ſtomacke and the diſeaſe called Nauſea.

TAke of Rue, of Smallage, of Dill, and of Comin, of ech like quantitie: boyle them in a pounde and a halfe of wine, then put therevnto of olde oyle thrée pound, boile it againe, and being taken from the fire, you ſhall dip therein ſo much of vnwaſhed wooll as ſhall be ſufficient to compaſſe the ſtomacke: and the diſeaſed perſon beyng layd vpright, you ſhall laye it vpon him, and after one houre you ſhall take awaye the ſaide wooll, and make it cleane, and annoint the pacient againe with Oleum Nardinum, and then cauſe him to walke a little.

To remedie the ſtinking or chappes of the toes.

TAke and boyle freſh Veale in Vinegar, and put it into the chappes, or elſe rub the place with the pouder of Mirrha, or Beniomin finely brayed.

Againſt the paine of the ſtomacke.

TAke a quantitie of gréene Peach leaues well brayed, and mixe therewith olde greaſe being verie well purified, then ſpread it vpon a linnen cloth, and applie it vnto the ſtomacke in manner of a playſter.

To heale the perillous flix and excotiation or raſing of the bowels, called Diſsintiria.

TAke the ſpinie part of an hedgehog, and burne it, then beat it into pouder, and if the ſicke perſon be without an Ague, giue him it to drinke with wine, but hauing an Ague giue it with water, and by the ſpace of ſixe dayes continually you ſhall cauſe him to drinke one of the ſaide heades, and he ſhalbe hole: or elſe take of the rennet of an Hare the quantitie of an Haſill nut diſſolued in wine or Goates milke, and giue it the ſicke perſon to drinke: or elſe take a liue Hare, and hauing cut the throte thereof, take that hote bloud, and boyle it in broth, and cauſe the ſicke to eate thereof, conſidering notwithſtanding, that if the ſicke perſon auoyde bloud downeward, to braye the toppes of Male Nettels, and of the iuice mixed with colde water or Vinegar, you ſhall giue therof to drinke thrée dayes continuallye vnto the ſicke perſon.

Againſt the Cholike.

TAke a gréene Plouer, and burne it with his fethers, and of the aſhes you ſhall giue the ſicke to drinke: or elſe take of Mintes as much as you may holde in thrée fingars, of Fennell ſéedes two ounces, pouder them, and giue thereof to drinke vnto the ſicke perſon one dramme in ſixe ounces of warme wine.

A remedie for him whoſe fundiment is out, to cauſe it to abide in.

WAſhe it as often as it cōmeth forth with warme wine, in the which is boyled Veruene, and mixe it with a little Lie, which is not verie ſtrong. It helpeth alſo to annoint it with liquide Pich, and ſo put in.

To heale broken Kibes.

TAke and lay vpon them the lunges of a Ramme: or elſe the aſhes of Battes, or Rattes, or of carthwormes mixed with oyle and layd vpon the ſore. It helpeth alſo to take the aſhes of the téeth of an horſe, and lay it on them. If they be not broken, lay vpon them Allum brayed with vinegar.

To draw out thornes or any other thing faſtned in the fleſh.

LAye vppon the place a ſpunge or locke of wooll waſhed in hote vrine, and it ſhall doe the effect: or elſe take the bodie or head of a Lucert opened in the midſt, and layd vpon the place. To doe the like effect, take nettle rootes brayed with ſalt, and laye them on the hurt: or elſe the rootes of Agrimonie brayed and layde theron.

To take away Wartes.

WHen you kill a Pigge, waſhe the Warts with that hote bloud, letting it drie vppon them, then preſentlye after waſhe them, and they will be hole.

To remedie the ſtinking of the mouth.

ACcuſtome to take of this mixture following, that is to ſaye, of Pulegium dried, of Serpillum or Origanum, of eche lyke quantitie, cauſe them to be finely poudred and mixed with Honie, and when you go to bedde, waſh your mouth with good wine, in the which Maſticke is boyled, or elſe waſhe it with good wine, in the which are ſodden the leaues of Cinquefolie.

To remedie the paine of the loynes.^[8]

TAke of quicke Sulphur what quantitie you thinke good, and being brayed into pouder mixe it with the fatte, or ſewet of what beaſt you ſhall thinke good, and then annoint. It helpeth alſo to take the ſéedes of wilde Mintes brayed, and mixed with Wheat flower, lay it on them: or elſe to bray the gréene leaues of Ferola in wine, and to laye them thereon.

To remedie the difficultie of pyſsing and paine of the bladder.

TAke of Pulegium, of Spikenarde, of Folium, of ech lyke quantitie: being ſomewhat brayed, you ſhall put them into a little bag, and being warme, applie it vnto the griefe. It helpeth alſo to take Horehounde, boyled it wine and water, and being ſtrayned, giue it vnto the ſicke perſon to drinke.

To heale one that cannot keepe his water.

TAke of Snayles called Africani, that is, ſuch as are without their ſhelles, and being burned, giue the partie oftentimes to drinke thereof in wine. It helpeth alſo to drinke the braines of an Hare in wine, & to eate the reines of the ſaid beaſt.

To remedie the comming out of the Matrix.

FIrſt you muſt diſſolue with the iuice of wormwood Aromatical ſpices, as Gallia muſchata, & Lignum Aloes, and therwith annoint vnder the Nauil. Then take Rew, Caſtor, Artemeſia, of ech like quantitie, boyle them in good wine vntill two parts be conſumed, and being ſtrained, giue thereof the drinke. Then cauſe the Matrix to be put in with ones handes verye ſoftly, and cauſe hir to be ſet in a bath in the which are boiled, of Roſes, of Pomegranat flowers, called Balauſtie, of Sumack, of the rindes of Pomegranates, of Galles, of Mirtels, of the leaues and inward barke of an Oke, and of Cipres nuts.

To heale the itch and hardneſſe of the Matrix.

TAke of Camphora, of Litharge, of Baye berries, as much as you thinke good, and with the white of an Egge, make a ſuppoſitorie, and put it into the Matrix. The pouder of Fenegreke mixed with the bloude of a Gooſe, and annointing the place therwith, healeth the hardneſſe of the Matrix.

To remedie the windineſſe of the Matrix.

TAke of Mallowes, of Pellitorie of the wall, and being boyled in water, make a bathe for the woman, and after you ſhall put vpon hir bodie this plaiſter following being warme.

Take of the iuice of Taxus barbatus, and of Rapes, and being mixed with the Meale of Barlie, make therof a plaiſter.

To heale the paine of the head, occaſioned through the French diſeaſe.

TAke of Aloes Epatice, one ounce, of the rootes of Pimpernell, and Bugloſſe, of eche a handfull, boyle all theſe in thrée pintes of water, vntill two parts thereof be conſumed, and that which remayneth, you ſhall deuide in foure partes to giue him in ſteade of a ſirop, it will purge him, and ceaſe the paine.

To cauſe heare to grow where it is fallen away.

TAke and burne Acornes of an Oke, and mixe the pouder with the fat of a Beare, and annoint the place.

To remedie eyes that be bloud ſhot.

TAke of the milke of a Goat that is bloud warme, and therewith fomentate the eies: or elſe bray the leaues of Verbena, with a little ſalt, and therewith emplaiſter the eyes, that all the night they may be ſhut, and the day following take it awaye, and continuing thus certaine dayes, he ſhall be hole.

To heale the flix of the bodie and ſpitting of bloud.

TAke of Gum Dragant, Gum Arabicke, of Sanguis Draconis, of Bole Armenia, Amidum, of Spodium, of eche foure ſcruples: of the ſtone called Hematitis grounded vpon a Marble, of the iuice of Plantin, of Poppie, of Mumia, of Acatia, of Hipoquiſtidos, of eche thrée drammes, of ſirrop of Roſes as much as ſufficeth, meddle them well togither, and make thereof a lectuarie.

To remedie the Ptiſicke.

BRaye Bettonie, and mixe it with Honie, and make therof a lectuarie: or elſe beate Pine Apple kirnels, which are clean and new, and with ſoden wine, and clarified Hony, labor them ſo long in the Morter, that they come vnto the forme of Hony, and vſe to take thereof. It helpeth alſo, to take the lunges and hart of a wilde gooſe boyled, and to eate thereof.

An oyntment to heale the ſtiffeneſſe or ſhrinking of ſinowes, called Spaſmus, comming of a wound taken of ſome venemous beaſt.

TAke of the meale of Line ſéedes, of the meale of Barlie, and of Orobi, of eche thrée ounces, of the meale of Beanes one ounce, of Honye a pounde: of white vinegar thrée ounces: of hard Pitch ſixe ounces: of Swines greaſe thrée ounces, mixe all togither, and make therof an oyntment.

To make milke come into a womans breſts.

TAke Dill and boyle it well in water, and of the decoction you ſhall giue vnto the woman to drinke morning and euening foure ounces at a time, and it will doe the effect.

To remedie the diſeaſe called in Italian Fuoco ſaluatico, and in Engliſh S. Anthonies fire.

TAke of Burre rootes, and of Sage leaues, and braye them verie well, and make therof a plaiſter which you muſt laye vpon the ſore.

A verie excellent remedie againſt winde in the left ſide, called in Italian Melancholia mirachiale.

TAke of red Roſe leaues ſixe ounces, of Ciperus fiue drams, of Cloues, of Aſarum, of Maſtick, of Spicknarde, of eche ſixe drammes, of Mace, of Cardamomes, of Nutmegs, of eche one dramme, braye and mixe them togither: Then take of Myrobolanes called Emblici one pounde, the which you muſt boyle in ſeuen pintes of water, vntill two parts therof be conſumed, ſtraine it and put vnto the decoction one pound of Hony, then boyle it againe, vntill it be as thicke as Hony, then put it vnto the ſpices before mentioned, and mixe them togither with a ſpatter made of Willow, or of a Pomecitron trée, and aromatize it with halfe a ſcruple of Muſke, and vſe it in electuarie.

Another for the ſame.

TAke of Capillus Veneris, called in Engliſh Maiden heare, of Bugloſſe, of Reiſons, of eche one handfull, of Lignum Aloes, of Spicknarde, of Maſticke, of eche two drammes, of Epithimum, of Polipodie, of Borage, of eche halfe an ounce, of the iuice of Pome royals, one ounce and a halfe, of Sugar two pounds, make therof a ſirop, and aromatize it with white Amber, and vſe it.

To remedie the want of ſleepe through freneſie.

SHaue away the heare with a Raſer, and annoint the heade with the froth or fome which ſwimmeth vpon Creame, and be ſhall ſléepe forthwith.

To heale the falling ſickneſſe.

TAke of the Lungs of a Wolfe, and waſhe them with good red wine, then boyle them, and dreſſe them with Cordiall ſpices, and giue it in meate vnto the ſicke perſon, and he ſhalbe healed: or elſe take of Opoponack, of Caſtoreum, of Sanguis draconis, ^[9] of Antimonie, of ech like quantitie, bray them and giue therof vnto the ſicke perſon two ſcruples, in what maner you will, and this ſhall be the quantitie whenſoeuer he taketh it, and you ſhall ſée the ſucceſſe therof to be maruellous.

To heale the trembling or ſhaking of the members.

ANnoynt the crowne of the heade and the places that are grieued with oyle of Cinnamonde, and cauſe the diſeaſed perſon to take two drammes of the water that is made of mans or Swines bloud, brought vnto putrifaction with Aqua vitae, and after diſtilled, and of this you muſt giue him to drinke many times in a Moneth.

To remedie the teares, or itch of the eyes.

TAke of Aloes Epatici, two drammes, infuſe it in ſwéete wine, and of Roſe water, as with the reſt will fill a Cup: and therwith waſhe the eyes, or elſe fomentate them with the water of Stecados.

To heale the ſounding of the eares.

TAke of the leaues of Nightſhade, and taking out of the iuice diſtil therof into the eares. Alſo take ye oile of Irinum, mixed with Vinegar, and put thereof hote into the eares. Likewiſe take Eleborus halfe ſodden in Vinegar, and being put into the eares, it healeth the paine. Alſo take the iuice of white onyons, and mixe it with like quantitie of hony, and put therof into the eares. The like effect is done with the iuice of Léekes mixed with womans milke, and put therof into the eares.

To remedie the yoxe or hicket.

TAke of the iuice of Quinces, and of hony, of eche one pound and a halfe, of Vinegar thirtene ounces and a halfe, boyle them togither, and put therevnto of Ginger thrée ounces, of white Pepper one ounce, and vſe it. Or elſe braye Rewe and diſſolue it in white wine, and drinke it. It helpeth alſo to take Comin ſéedes, or Daucus, or Spica Celtica, or Pulegium, giuen in drinke.

To remedie the beating, trembling of the bodie and the diſeaſe called Sincope.

TAke of Coſtus, ^[10] of Folium, of Calamus Aromaticus, of Cloues, of eche one ounce, of Galles, of Acatia, of Roſe leaues, of Spodium, of the Nuts of India, of Olibanum, of eche halfe an ounce, beate them and ſearce them, and with the iuice of Quinces well ſodden make thereof a lectuarie with ſugar, of the which you ſhall giue vnto the ſicke perſon the quantitie of an Haſill nut at a time.

To drie vp the milke of the breſtes.

BAth the breſts with the decoction that is made with ye leaues of Coleworts: or elſe annoint with the iuice of Plantine the heades or teates of the breaſts, and it will drie them preſently.

To make ſoft or flagging breſts to become hard.

TAke the ſhelles of a Partridge egges, and braye them well, and mixe them with yellow waxe, and annoint the breſtes: or elſe annoint the heads of the breſts with the firſt menſtruous bloud of a woman, and it will haue effect.

To remedie the vomiting of children.

TAke a quantitie of dried Rew, and halfe as much Incenſe, mixe them and make therof a pouder, and giue it to be drunken with ſirrop of Roſes, or Wine.

To remedie the paine of the ſtomacke which happeneth with ſharpe belkings.

CAuſe the ſicke perſon to take a dramme or two of Agarici trociſchati in forme of Pilles, or otherwiſe, then let him drinke a litle wine, and he ſhall be hole.

To remedie the bloud or milke engendred in the ſtomack.

GIue the party a quantity of ye iuice of Smallage with hony:^[11] or elſe giue him to drinke Aſſa fetida, with Gum Serapine in wine well watered, the quantitie of halfe a dram at a time. Aboue al remedies this helpeth, to drinke the milke or rennet of an Hare: or elſe the flowers of the herbe Heliocriſo, or Poſca.

To remedie the opilation of the liuer.

CAuſe the ſicke perſon to eate amongſt his meates drie figs with Pepper: or elſe giue him to eate the ſéedes of Cuſcuta, preſerued with fine ſugar.

To heale the Iaundice.

TAke Iuie when it hath flowers, and boyle it in white wine, which is neyther to ſower nor to ſwéete, and giue it the ſicke perſon to drinke ſeuen mornings faſting. It helpeth alſo to giue him to drinke foure ounces of the herbe called Cinquefolio:

To remedie an olde paine of the liuer, and of the bellie and ſides, with the ſhort ribbes called Hypochondrium.

TAke Wormwoode and boyle it in wine,^[12] and put vnto the ſaid wine, oyle of Nuts, or of Spiknarde, and annoint the place.

To remedie the hardneſſe of the Liuers, with the Iaundice.

TAke of oyle of Roſes one ounce and a halfe, of the iuyce of Wormwoode, of Olium nardinum, and Maſticke, of eche halfe an ounce, of the pouder of Squinantum of Spodium of Caſsia lignea, & of Cauda equian, of eche two drammes, of wax as much as ſufficeth, and make thereof an oyntment, with the which you ſhall annoint vpon the liuer, with your hande, being firſt waſhed with vinegar: and your ſtomacke with your hand, being annointed before with oyle of Maſtick.

To heale the flixe of Vrine.

TAke of Spodium of Lignum Balſamum of Coſtus, of ſaunders, of Porcelane ſéedes, of gum Dragant, of gum Arabick, of Amidum, of the rotes of Rubea Tinctorum of Berberies, of the ſéedes of Endiue, of bole Armenick, of eche foure drammes, of Suger one ounce. Beate all theſe things and ſearce them, and make a lectuarie thereof with honie of Roſes, as much as ſuffiſeth, of the which you ſhall cauſe the perſon to take euerie morning, one ounce. Then annoynt the backe, and the place of the raines with Triacle, and Roſe water, mixed togither. To remedie this griefe is commended alſo, Porcelane, Pomegranets, and Burſa Paſtoris giuen in meates.

To prouoke vrine.

GIue the ſéedes of Serpillum vnto the ſicke perſon to drinke in white wine: or elſe boyle in water the rootes of Carlina, ^[13] and make him to drinke thereof. It helpeth preſently to giue him to drink in wine the rootes of Filipendola, ^[14] or elſe the ſeeds of Trifollie.

To remedie the burning of the vrine.

TAke of the ſéedes of Citrons, and Gourdes the huſkes taken away, of eche foure drammes, of Lettice ſéedes, and Porcelane ſéedes, of eche two drammes, of the iuice of Liqueris one dramme, of Roſes halfe a dramme, of Acorus one dramme, of the fruit of Mirtelles, and of Lentils mundifielde, of eche one ſcruple. Braye all theſe togither, and with the iuyce of Porcelane make little rounde cakes, waying a dramme a péece, of the which you muſt giue one at a time vnto the ſicke perſon to drinke. It helpeth alſo to vſe Sebeſtians in meates: or elſe the ſéedes of Lettice and of Porcelane eaten in good quantitie with Sugar, or giuen in drinke.

To remedie the paine of the Bladder.

BOyle in water the leaues of Lawrell, and being taken out, put them in a bagge, vpon the which the ſicke perſon muſt ſit as long as it is hote. Or elſe boyle ſmallage, and ſtraine it, and giue him foure ounces therof to drinke with the flowers of wilde Commin, and he ſhall be healed.

To heale the Collick.

TAke of Sentorie the leſſer, of Camomill, of Rew, of Dill, of eche one handfull, of Annis ſéedes, of Fennell, of Commin, of Carawaies, of Ameos, of Bay berries, of eche halfe a handefull, of the pulpe of Coloquintida bounde in a péece of Linnen cloth two drammes, of ſault Gemma one dramme and a halfe, boyle all thoſe aforeſaide things in as much water as ſhall ſuffice: then take of the decoction being ſtrayned one pounde, of oyle of Rew thrée ounces, and of oyle Benedictum one ounce, and make thereof a Gliſter. It helpeth alſo to take faſting one dramme of this confection following. Take of dried Rew ten drammes, of Ameos, of Commin, of Origanum, of Perſeley, of bitter Almonds, of Pepper, of Calamint, of Daucus, of long pepper, of Calamus Aromaticus, of eche two drammes, of Bay berries, of Caſtor, of gum Serapine, of Opoponacke, of eche thrée drammes, make a lectuary with hony: the which hath not his like to diſſolue windineſſe, or ventoſitie.

To remedie the Flixe of the bodie.

TAke a quantitie of the middle red barke or rynde of a Cheſtnut trée, and boile it in water vntill two partes of the trée be conſumed: and giue that which remayneth vnto the ſicke perſon to drinke.

Another for the ſame.

TAke of Myrtle berries finely beaten twelue drammes, of Roſe leaues, of Spodium, of Sumacke, of the thrée kindes of Saunders, of Balauſtie, of gum Arabick, of eche one dram and a halfe, of the ryndes of Pomgranats burned ſeuen drammes of Coriander ſéedes infuſed in Vineger and burned foure drammes of Sorell ſéedes, of Plantin, of Roſes, of eche two drammes, bray them and waſh them with the iuyce of Agreſta, or of Quinces, and Vineger, then drie it and after mixe the powders with the [•…]iua of Quinces and Vineger, and make thereof a Lectuarie.

To remedie the ſtrayninges called in Italian Pondera.

TAke Coleworts,^[15] and boile them in water, then take them out and frie them in oyle, and cauſe the ſicke perſon to ſit ouer it.

Another.

TAke and put vpon coales in a hole, a Baſon in the which is Colophonie, Frankincenſe, and Tyrpentyne, of eche lyke quantitie: and let him ſit ouer it, to receiue the fume which procéedeth from vnder him.

To prouoke the flowers,^[16] and the Secunda vnto women.

TAke the heades of Garlick, and boyle them in water, and cauſe the woman to ſit ouer it, to receyue the fume from beneath.

Another for the ſame.

TAke Caſsia Lignea, and Rubea Tinctorum, and the black rynde of Caſsia Fiſtula, beaten into verie fine powder, and giue the quantitie of a dramme thereof to drinke at once. The flowers of Policaria brayed, and diſſolued in white wine, being giuen to drinke worke the like effect.

An other moſt excellent remedie for the ſame.

TAke of Gentiana, of Pulegium, of eche two drammes, of Nigella one dramme, of drie Figges as much as ſufficeth: make a ſuppoſitorie and put it into the place of nature, and it will prouoke the flowers without griefe.

To remedie the paine of the Matrix appoſtumated through groſſe humors.

TAke and boyle the rootes of Ariſtologia Longa, in water, and with the decoction bath the place of the griefe: It helpeth alſo to doe the lyke, the rootes or fruite of Ieneper.

To heale the paine of the matrix happened through winde.

ANnoynt the place with oyle of Cinamond, myxed with oyle and common waxe, or elſe giue vnto the woman to drinke, of the rootes of Doronici or of Ciperus, with good white wine, the quantitie of a dramme at a tyme.

To heale the prefocation of the matrix.

ANnoynt the necke within the matrix with oyle of Margerum, or with Olium Muſtellinum, or with the oyle of white Lillies, in the which is diſſolued a little Muſke.

To remedie the comming out of the matrix.

EMplayſter the matrix with the leaues of Netles, and it will bring it vnto his place:^[17] or elſe take of Bitumen, that is, of Aſpaltum two partes, of Oxe dung one parte, bray them and make a fumigation vnder it.

To remedie the itche of the purſe of the teſticles.

ANnoynt the place firſt with the iuyce of Walwort which is warme, and when it ſhall be drie of it ſelfe, vpon it annoynt with oyle of Roſes wrought a long ſpace vpon a plate of leade with a peſtell of lead. Or elſe take of gum Dragant, of Sulfur Citrine, of Litarge, of eche like quantitie, bray them well and mixe them with Vinegar, putting therevnto a little Opium, and therewith annoynt the diſeaſed place.

To heale the paine of the Hemerhodes.

ANnoynt the place with Liquide Vernice, and preſently it will helpe, or elſe take the yolke of an egge, and of the fat of an Henne which is made liquide, with a little oyle of Roſes and Saffron, and mixe them all in a Potinger which muſt ſtand in colde water, and therewith annoynt the place.

To remedie the hardneſſe or ſtifneſſe of the ioyntes.

TAke of the dregges of Olium Irinum, and of the oyle of Lynſeades, of the Muſcillage of Fenegreke, of the fat of a Ducke, of the marrow of the ſhankes of a Calfe, of the rootes of wilde Cucombers, of the greaſe of a blacke Henne, of Armoniacke, of eche like quantitie, diſſolue the Armoniacke wyth oyle and waxe, and putting thervnto the other things, make an oyntment. It helpeth alſo to annoynt the diſeaſed with the oyle of Trifolie when it is rype.

To heale the Sciatica.

AFter the purging of the bodie, it is very good to draw bloud from the foote of the diſeaſed ſide by the vaine Malleole, which is vpon the inſtep, and then to put vpon the Sciatica a péece of linnen cloth bathed in Aqua vitae. It helpeth alſo to annoynt the place with oyle of Iuie drawne out by Alchemiſtri. The diſeaſe is alſo cured by eating fryed Iuie in Frytters the ſpace of nine dayes faſting. The like effect is ſéene by taking the rootes of Tormentill being finely brayed, and miniſtred in the Winter, with Iuie water, and in the Sommer with conſerue of Roſes. It is in vſe alſo to take two partes of ſea water, and one part of good white Wine, and a dramme of the pouder of the rynds of ſowre Pomegranates, and being mixed to make thereof a gliſter, and it will heale the griefe.

To remedie the griefes, and inueterated ſwellinges of the knees.

TAke of Goates dung, and mix it with the meale of barly, and make a playſter with Vinegar and water, and put it vpon the ſwelling.

To take away ſwellings after the Goute ceaſeth.

TAke of the aſhes of burned Oyſter ſhelles, and of the aſhes of Spongies, and of Dodder, as muche as you thinke good, boyle them in ſharpe wine with a little water, and therewith waſh the féete: but firſt you muſt fomentate them with a péece of a milſtone burned and quenched in vineger. It helpeth alſo to fomentate the place with the decoction of ſtichwoorte and to emplaiſter the ſame.

To driue away venimous Beaſtes.

TAke Bdelium, Serapine, Piche, Hartes horne, or the hoofe of a Goate, or Brimſtone & Incenſe, and perfume the place: the like effect is done by ſmoking the place with the hoofe of an Aſſe.

To take away ſpottes out of the ſkinne.

ANnoynt them with the warme blood of a blacke Henne, and they ſhall be hole: or elſe take Eleborus, of Incenſe, of Liquide piche, of eche like quantitie: braye them, and mixe them with oyle of Ceder apples, and Vinegar, and worke therewith. It remedieth alſo to rub the ſpottes with the rootes of Mandragora ſtanding in the Sunne fiue daies continually. It healeth likewiſe to take the water of Radiſhes diſtilled through a Limbecke, and therewith to waſh the ſpottes, or elſe to annoynt the ſkinne with the meate of Orobo mixed with Honie.

To heale Ringwormes.

BVrne a péece of courſe Linnen, and when it is kindled, put it vpon a plate of cleane Iron: or elſe in a diſhe, and there it will leaue a certaine humiditie, with the which, annoynt the Ringwormes, and it will heale them. Or elſe take of the Gum of a wilde Pineapple trée, and put therevnto Honie, and Vinegar, and annoint the place.

To remedie the wanne ſpeckes, or pimples of the face.

TAke of a Hare new killed, and with the bloode thereof while it is warme annoynt, and it will helpe. Or elſe annoynt them with Cinamond beaten, mixed with hony. Alſo take the greaſe of a Ducke in the which is mixed waſhed Litarge, and annoynt the place, and it worketh the like effect.

To remedie the opilations of the liuer and of the milt.

TAke of Calomus Aromaticus one pounde, bray it a little, and infuſe it in a ſufficient quantitie of Vinegar, and then boyle it in that ſame Vinegar vntill halfe therof be conſumed: then ſtraine it well thorow a linnen cloth, and put vnto the decoction of good hony ſixe ounces, and boyle it vntill it come to the ſubſtance of a ſirrop: wherof you muſt vſe to take morning and euening faſtyng, the quantitie of an ounce and a halfe, at a tyme, and you ſhall haue your deſire.

To remedie the baldneſſe of the head.

TAke a quantitie of Sothernwoode, and put it vppon kindled Coales to burne, and being made in powder, mixe it with Oyle of Radiſhes, and annoynt the balde place, and you ſhall ſée a great experience.

To ſtop bleeding at the Noſe.

TAke of the yelow ſedes which grow in the middeſt of Roſes, of Sanguis draconis, of Terra, Sigillata, of Armenick, of eche one dramme, of the heares of an Hare burned, one dramme and a halfe, beate all theſe into fine pouder, & make a bagge bathed in the white of an Egge, with ſome of the foreſaide pouder being put therin, & ſo put it into the noſe, and it wil doe the effect.

Againſt the excoriations, and griefes of the bodie.

TAke of the herbe called Alchimilla, ^[18] braye it and take out the iuyce by a linnen cloth, then take of Gallitricon, and of Hipericon made in powder, and being medled, giue thereof to drinke. Or elſe take of choſen Agrick two drammes, binde it in a linnen cloth, and boyle it in water, with Mallowes, Violet leaues Paritarie, and Porcelane, of eche one handefull: Then take a pounde of the ſaide decoction, of oyle Oliue, thrée ounces, and make a Gliſter, which you ſhall finde maruellous good.

To heale the flixes of the ſtomack and bowels.

TAke of good Vinegar a poſſenet full, and boyle therin of Ariſtologia rotunda halfe an ounce, of Cloues half an ounce brayed groſely, and with a ſponge infuſed in the decoction, you muſt bath the ſtomack and the nauill.

To heale the iſſuing forth of the Fundiment.

TAke of Taxus Barbatus, and of the flowers of Pimpernell, of flower Deluce, as much as you pleaſe, boyle them in wine, and being taken out, emplayſter the place about his Fundiment, and it will returne vnto the place.

To heale ſtreynings.

TAke of Baſill, and boyle it in Vinegar, and Oyle, vntill it bée verie tender, and with the decoction bath the place.

Againſt the belkings of the ſtomack.

TAke of the flowers and rindes of Pomegranets, and beate them into pouder, then boyle them in Vinegar, in the which you muſt infuſe a ſponge, and with bathing the ſtomacke the paine will ceaſe.

Againſt Chilblaynes, or Kibes.

TAke the rines of Pomegranets, and braye them well, then boyle them in wine, and being well beaten, put it vpon the griefe, and you ſhall ſée a verie trim effect.

Againſt hardneſſe of the Milt, and of other members, and the Palſey.

TAke of the gréene leaues of Bearefoote, eight ounces, of Sauine, of Sage, of Mallowes, of Margerome, of Roſemarie, of Pulegium, of Motherwoort, of Wormewoode, of Sothernwoode, of eche two handfulles, of cloues ſixe ounces, of Cinamonde halfe an ounce, of Commin two ounces, of Galingale, thrée drammes, of Incenſe, and of Maſticke, of eche foure drammes, of white Waxe, eyght ounces, of good wine thrée pintes. Boile all theſe a foreſaide things vntill the wine be conſumed, then take it from the fire, and put vnto it the waxe, and make an Oyntment, with the which annoynt where néede requireth.

To remedie the griefe of the loynes and bellie.

TAke water Mintes and drie them, and make pouder therof, and giue two drammes of that vnto the ſicke perſon to drinke in thrée ounces of the water of Radiſhes, and you ſhall ſée a happie ſucceſſe.

To heale the pimples in the face.

ANnoint the face with the oyle of the ſéedes of Bombace, and it will clenſe the face from the ſpeckes or pimples.

Againſt windineſſe of the Bellie.

TAke of Annis ſéedes, of Fenell ſéedes, and of the rootes of Bruſcie, and of Suger, of eche like quantitie, make pouder thereof, and giue vnto the ſicke perſon a ſponefull to drinke in good wine, and it will heale him.

To cauſe a woman to auoyde the ſkinne that the childe is wrapped in, called in Italian Secondina.

TAke of the flowers of Marigoldes, and being dried make pouder of them, and put thereof about a great waxe candell, and being lighted make therewith a fumigation vnto hir place of nature, and it will doe the effect.

An excellent preſeruatiue againſt the Peſtilence and Dropſey.

TAke one ounce of the iuyce of gréene nuttes, of the iuyce of Agrimony halfe an ounce, of the iuice of Rew thrée drams, of the iuice of Iſope thrée ounces, of the iuice of Hempe foure ounces, meddle them togither, then take of the ſaide mixture halfe an ounce, of Mumia halfe a dramme, of Sugar Candy halfe an ounce, of Sugar Roſate one dramme, make a lectuarie, of the which, diſſolue in good wine the quantitie of a Cheſtnut, or elſe in Bugloſſe water, or of the flowers of Marygolds, and many nights when you go to bed, vſe to drinke therof.

To remedie the yexings of the ſtomacke and vomitings, and loſſe of appetite, occaſioned through cold humors.

TAke of the ſéedes of Cardamomes, and of Lignum Aloes, like quantitie, and being finely beaten, drinke a dramme thereof in good ſwéete wine two houres before you eate meate, and if you adde therevnto Annis ſéedes, it will reſtore the appetite which is loſt.

To heale the Quarterne ague and all agues, which by nature continue long time.

TAke of Cardus benedictus, one dramme, and being made in pouder, you ſhall cauſe the pacient to drink it a quarter of an houre before his fit take him, then couer him well in his bed, and you ſhall ſée a maruellous effect: or elſe giue him to drinke thrée ounces of the water of the ſame herbe diſtilled in Maye, it will cauſe him to ſweate abundantly, and ceaſe his paine.

Againſt the Peſtilence.

TAke of the rootes of Tormentill finely poudred, one dram: of Triacle halfe a dramme, diſſolue it in Sorrell water, and giue it vnto the diſeaſed to drinke.

To heale the flix called Diſsinteria.

GIue vnto the ſick perſon one dramme of the pouder of Tormentill rootes to drinke with good red wyne, and in taking it oftentimes he ſhall be healed.

To reſtore the appetite that is loſt.

TAke of the ſéeds of Spire Trifolie, & boile them in wine, and giue the ſicke perſon to drinke therof thrée dayes continually, morning and euening, and preſently after, giue him to drinke a dramme of pouder of Ginger, diſſolued with vinegar, then cauſe him to be well couered in his bed, & he ſhalbe whole.

To take ſpots away that grow in the eyes.

BOyle in wine the flowres and rootes of Valerian, and diſtill of that wine being cold into the eyes, and you ſhall ſée a preſent ſucceſſe.

Againſt the pleuriſey.

DIſtill in the midſt of Auguſt through a Limbeck the rootes of Valerian, and bathe in the water péeces of Linnen cloth, and put them hote vpon the euill: alſo if you giue the pacient therof to drinke, it will heale him.

A medicine for women which through fatneſſe can not conceyue.

TAke of the herbe Bettonye, and make it into pouder, and giue vnto the woman one dramme to drinke thereof, in halfe an ounce of the water which is diſtilled of the ſame herbe, and it will doe the effect.

Againſt the Hemerodes:

TAke of the wood of Vines and make aſhes thereof, and being diſſolued in vineger, annoynt the place oftentimes and it will heale them, or elſe take of the ſtope, or caulking which they take out of olde ſhippes with the Piche, and being put into a hole with coales make thereof a ſmoke, and cauſe the ſicke perſon to ſit thereon and he ſhall be whole. It helpeth alſo to boyle the leaues of Colewortes with water and butter, and let the pacient ſit ouer it to receyue the fume, and he ſhal be healed.

To take away Warts.

TAke of the water which diſtilleth from the Vines, at ſuche time as they be cut, and with that mixe the water which is wont to remayne in the leaues of Okes, and waſhe them often therewith.

To remedie the infection of the ſkinne.

TAke of the rootes of Vines, and boyle them in water wyth the ſéedes of Fetches and Fenegreke, and therewith waſh the place.

To accelerat the birth.

TAke out the iuyce of Vine leaues, or elſe boyle them in good whyte Wine, and giue foure ounces thereof vnto the woman to drinke, eyther of the one, or other.

To remedie the Quinſey.

TAke out the meate of an Orenge, and fill it with Hennes dounge, then put therevnto oyle of Roſes and a little Saffron, and boyle it vpon a fyre of coales, and when you haue taken it from the fyre, bray it and make thereof a playſter, and binde it vnder the throte, hauing firſt well purged the bodye.

To heale the Cough▪

TAke of Tyrpentine, and of clarified Hony, of eche like quantitie, and being mixed with an Egge ſomewhat ſodden, giue it vnto the pacient to drinke.

To make a leane perſon to become fat.

TAke of the ſéedes of Orobo, and after you haue dryed them at the fyre braye them, and mixe them with Hony: and of the mixture you ſhall giue vnto the ſicke perſon euery morning the quantitie of a Nut faſting, or elſe take of the meale of Amidum, and of Sarcocolla of eche fiue ounces, mixe them with Butter and make thereof a paſte, the which you ſhall bake vntyll you can make pouder thereof: of the which pouder for the ſpace of many dayes, giue ten drams at a time vnto the perſon to drinke.

To make a fat perſon become leane.

TAke foure ounces of warme Vineger, and put therein a quantitie of the pouder of Pepper, and giue it vnto the partie to drinke many mornings faſting, and he will become leane, or elſe giue him to drinke euerie morning of the Wine of ſower Pomegranates,^[19] two ſcruples with Oximell, or water.

To heale Wartes or harde knobbes.

TAke of the aſhes made of the wood of a Wyllowe, and mixe it with the ſower pulpe of a Ceder apple, and make thereof a playſter, and laye it vppon them and they will bée healed. It helpeth lykewiſe to annoynt them with the bloud or dounge of a Ratte diſſolued in vineger, or elſe with water of the wood of Vines, that commeth of them when they are burnt in the fyre: or elſe rub them oftentimes with the leaues of Porcelane.

To heale the Cough.

TAke of Lyneſéedes, and put them into a warme Cup that they may drie, of Reyſons the ſtones being taken out, of ech foure ounces: of ſwéete and bitter Almondes, of Pine kernels mundified, with two ounces of roſted Nuttes, of the rootes of Ireos, of Roſyn, of eche two drammes: of Incenſe, of Maſtick, of Myrrha, of Saffron, of eche one dramme, braye them all, and with the milke of an aſſe, make little rounde cakes or rolles and being dried make pouder therof, and with hony make a lectuarie, of the which you ſhal giue vnto the pacient a dramme at a time with a littell ſmall wine, morning and euening, and let him kéepe a little therof continually vnder his tongue.

To remedie the cough of children.

TAke of ſwéete Almonds blaunched, as many as you pleaſe, braye them well, and diſſolue them with Fennell water diſtilled through a Limbecke, and putting Sugar therevnto, boyle it vntill it become thick, and giue it vnto children to eate.

To take white ſpots from the nayles.

TAke of quicke Sulphur, and being brayed, mixe it with Turpentine and Pitch, and put it vpon the nayles: or elſe put thereon of Myrrha beaten with liquide Piche, and it will doe the effect.

To remedie the flegmaticke humor in the bladder and reines.

TAke of the herbe called Linarea, the rootes and flowers, and boyle them in water, and giue the ſicke perſon to drinke, of the decoction foure ounces, morning and euening, and it wyll conſume the fleume in thoſe partes, conſidering notwithſtanding, that ſuch a remedie helpeth when the diſcending of the humors in thoſe places, happen through a colde cauſe, and not of a whote.

To remedie the flix of vrine.

TAke the rootes of the herbe aforeſaide, and bray them well, and put them in maner of a plaiſter betwéene the nauill, and the lower place of the belly, and it will heale it.

To remedie the Dropſey.

TAke the rootes of the herbe called Hirundinaria, of ſome it is called Aſclepiade, and being brayed, infuſe them a whole night in wine: then boyle them vntill the thirde part be conſumed, & giue vnto the diſeaſed partie euerie morning foure ounces thereof to drinke, and cauſing him to be well couered in his bed that he may ſweat, you ſhal ſée a maruellous good effect.

To remedie the griefes and bloude retayned in the Matrix.

BOyle the foreſayde herbe in white Wine, and taking the fume therof from beneath, aſſoone as the woman ſhalbe taken from the fire, you ſhall ſée an expedite proofe.

To heale the burnings or inflammations of the goute.

TAke a quantitie of the meale of Barlie, of the ſéedes of Quinces halfe as much: bray them and mixe them with vinegar, and lay it vpon the griefe.

To heale the Ptiſicke, or an olde Catarre, the cough and other defectes of the lunges.

TAke of Iſope one handfull, of drie figges foure, of Rewe a little, boyle them togither in water and a little honie, and of the decoction being warme, giue a glaſſe full vnto the ſicke perſon to drinke faſting.

To procure the birth of dead Creatures, and to remedie the ſtingings of venemous beaſts.

IN the beginning of September gather the berries of Iuniper, when they be rype, and being a little bruſed, diſtill them thorow a Limbeck, and giue the woman foure ounces to drinke therof, and you ſhall ſée the effect.

To remedie all the paſsions of the ſinewes.

TAke Lauander, and cut it verie ſmall with his flowres, and being diſtilled through a Limbecke, giue two ounces at a time to drinke of the water that ſhall be gotten therof: waſhing the head alſo with the ſayd water, then drie it, and it will helpe verie much the ſinewes.

To heale the itch.

TAke of Lapacium acutum, or of Sorell, and boyle it in water, and waſh therwith the diſeaſed perſon: or elſe take of the rootes of Laurell, and being wel brayed with Salt and bread, annoint therwith the bodie. The like effect is done with the decoction of Agrimonie and Sage, made with raine water, and waſhing therwith the ſicke perſon.

To remedie the paines of the ſtomacke and of the milt, and the windineſſe of the body.

TAke of the ſéedes of Louage, of Cinnamond, of Rapontici, of Galangale, of eche like quantitie, and with Sugar make a confection into little tablets, and giue therof vnto the ſicke perſon, making him to drinke a little wine after it, and it will worke a verie good effect.

To heale the griefes and hardneſſe of the milt.

TAke of the rootes of white Lyllies, of Beare foote, of marſhe Mallowes, of eche thrée ounces, braye them and boyle them in halfe a pynt of oyle Oliue,^[20] vntill it become thick, then ſtraine it thorowe a linnen cloth, and putting therevnto Wax, make an Oyntment, wyth the which you ſhall annoynt the place of the griefe or ſwelling, warming it morning and euening.

To comfort the brayne, or to heale the Apoplexia, and the Collick.

TAke of the flowers of Lyllies that grow in the playnes, ſuch quantitie as you will, and infuſe them to become tender in Wine, by the ſpace of foure wéekes, then caſting away the flowers, diſtill the Wine fiue times, of the which you muſt drinke a little with ſixe graynes of Pepper, and a little Lauander water, and you ſhall be ſafe from the Apoplexia. And waſhing therewith your forehead and the hynder partes of your head it comforteth the brayne, and cauſeth a good memorie, and the quantitie of a ſponefull thereof, being dronke healeth the paynes of the Collick.

To remedie the whyte flixes, and coldneſſe of the Matrix.

TAke Margerom and diſtill it in the ende of May by a Limbeck, and cauſe the woman to drinke of the water that ſhall be gotten therof thrée ounces at a tyme, and ſhée ſhall be whole.

To heale the Collick and difficultie of pyſſing.

TAke of the leaues of Hoarehound, of the flowers of Roſemarie, of Liquerice, of Perſely ſéedes, of eche halfe a handfull, of Reyſons, of Prunes, and of Iuiubes of eche one ounce, of the foure common hote ſéedes fiue drammes, of Radiſhes foure ounces, boyle them with water and a little wine of Pomegranates, vntill halfe be conſumed, then ſtrayne it, and with Sugar make it pleaſaunt, of the which, cauſe the ſicke partie to drinke two ounces at a time.

To heale the comming out and prefocation of the Matrix.

TAke a quantitie of Balme leaues, and drye them, and cauſe the woman to drinke thereof in broth or wine, & ſhe ſhall be healed. It helpeth alſo the prefocation of the Matrix, to take the water that is diſtilled of the ſaid herbe, and to drinke therof.

To driue away the heauineſſe of the minde, to accuate the ſenſes, and to make a good memorie.

TAke Balme and braye it, & ſtipe it till it become ſoft in good wine in an earthen veſſell well couered and ſtopped, then diſtill it by a Limbeck, and euery morning giue vnto the ſicke perſon a ſpoonefull to drinke.

To remedie the congelation of the milke within the breſts.

TAke of the leaues of Mintes, & boile them in as much wine, and oyle as ſhall be ſufficient: and being taken out, braye them and laye them vpon the hardneſſe in maner of a plaiſter.

To heale the falling of the Vuula.

TAke of Rew, and of Coriander ſéedes in pouder, and boyle them in water of Mintes, and with the ſayde water being colde, cauſe the ſicke perſon to gargariſe, and he ſhall be hole.

Againſt fulneſſe of the ſtomack, and Ptiſick.

TAke and boyle a Capon, and with it a handfull of the herbe Mercurie, and take a potinger of the broth, and put therein ſome ſugar, and giue it the ſicke partie to drinke, and it will heale the griefe.

To remedie the retention of the skin called Secunda, and to cauſe the auoyding therof.

TAke a quantity of the herbe Mercurie, and bray it, and with oyle of Roſes or white Lillies, mixe it well, and make a Peſſarie with a peece of fine Linnen cloth, and applie it vnto the necke of the Matrix.

To heale Warts.

RVb the Warts with the herbe Mercurie, or with the iuice therof, and they ſhalbe healed, or elſe with the herbe Purcelane.

To ſtop the flix of bloud in women.

TAke a quantity of the herbe Milfollie, and bray it, and being put into the place of nature, you ſhall ſée a preſent remedie: or elſe put hote Millium into a litle bag, and cauſe the woman to holde it vnto hir hippes, and the paine will ceaſe.

To ſtop the white flix of the Matrix.

TAke of the flowers of the herbe Eruca, and beate them into pouder, and mixe therewith the like quantitie of the herbe called Mouſe eare, or Chickwéede, and of Origanum, and with halfe the quantitie of Sugar make a lectuarie in little rowles, and cauſe the ſicke to eate thereof: or elſe boyle the leaues of Trifolie in wine, and giue thereof to drinke: or elſe of the water of the ſaid herbe diſtilled in Maye. The water of deade Nettles, the quantitie of thrée ounces being dronke, doth heale the like infirmitie. The like alſo is done by a fomentation made vnto the lower parts with the decoction of the moſſe of trées.

To heale a quarterne Ague.

TAke of Aſarabacca one dramme, and make pouder therof, and giue it vnto the ſick partie to drinke in white Wine, one houre before his fit take him, for within a ſhorte ſpace it will purge him eyther vpwardes or downewards and heale him.

Againſt the Ptiſick.

TAke of Filipendola rootes, and of Gentiane, of eche one dramme, beaten into pouder, vſe to drinke thereof manye times in water of Hony, and it will heale you.

To remedie the redneſſe of the face.

TAke of the leaues of yong Fennell, of olde Swines greace, of eche lyke quantitie, mince them well together wyth a a knyfe, then braye them a little, and at night annoynt the face: and in the morning waſhe the face with Perſely water, and it will worke a verie good effect.

To heale the Sciatica.

TAke of Strawberies, foure handfulles, boyle them in as much water as ſhall ſuffice, and bathe therewith the place of the griefe, and after annoynt it with this oyntment. Take of Vnguentum dealthea, one ounce, of Hony, halfe an ounce, of Waxe, one dramme, mixe them and make an oyntment thereof, which by vſing will make a maruellous effect.

Againſt wheales or bliſters of the face.

TAke in the midſt of ſpring time of the leaues of an aſhe trée, bray them, and let them ſtande to mollifie fiue dayes in Vineger, then diſtill them in Balneo Marie, and with the water waſhe contynually the face the ſpace of thrée wéekes, and it will be whole.

To recouer a loſt appetite.

TAke of Galingale, of Pepper, of Parſely ſéedes, of eche two drammes, make pouder therof, and with newe Hony make a Lectuary: of the which take morning and euening, the quantitie of a ſponfull, two houres before meat.

To take away moles or ſpots which children take in their mothers bellye.

TAke in the Moneth of March the rootes of Auens, togither with the leaues, and being brayed, diſtill them thorowe a Limbecke, and with the water that ſhall be drawen thereof, waſh often the ſpots, or Moles, and they will be healed.

To heale the yelow iaundice:

TAke of Artemeſia, of Scolopendria, of eche one handfull, of Wormwood the third part of a handfull, boyle them in white wine that is not ſharpe, neyther ſwéete, vntill the thirde part be conſumed, putting the Wormwood vnto it in the ende, and adding thervnto of Sugar, cauſe the ſicke partie to drinke foure ounces therof continually the ſpace of nine dayes euerye morning in ſteade of a ſirop, and he ſhall be healed.

To remedie the griefes of the heade, which through the beating of the artiers, doe not ſuffer one to take ſleepe.

TAke of Wormwood well brayed and boyled in water, and binde it vnto his temples vpon the griefe: which preſently will mitigate the paine, and cauſe him to take a pleaſant ſléepe.

To heale the Ptiſick occaſioned of groſſe and viſcous humors.

TAke of Gentian, of Calamus aromaticus, of ech halfe an ounce, of Ariſtologia longa, one ounce: beate them into fine pouder, and mixe therewith honye of Roſes, and make a lectuarie, of the which you ſhall giue vnto the ſicke perſon a ſpoonefull, in the Morning two howres before he eate meat, and you ſhall ſée a happie ſucceſſe.

Againſt grauell or any other viſcous matter ingendred in the reynes.

TAke of marſhe Mallow rootes foure ounces, of Butter one ounce and a halfe, of hony thrée ounces, of raine water as much as ſufficeth, braye the rootes, and putting euerye thing into a poſſenet, boyle them vntill the rootes be well ſodden, and being taken from the fire, ſtraine it through a linnen cloth, or ſearce, and cauſe the ſicke perſon to drinke ſixe ounces thereof faſting, let him vſe this certaine dayes, and you ſhall ſée a verie happie ſucceſſe.

To drie vp the milke of the breſtes.

TAke a new earthen pot to boyle with, and annoint it with oyle Oliue, and put therein as much Tyrpentine as you pleaſe, then ſet it to the fire, and let it boyle a little: after put into it two pieces of linnen cloth, which may drinke vp the Turpentine, then ſpread them vpon a boord, and put vppon them of the pouder of Olibanum, and apply them vnto the breſt where the dugges begin, and you ſhall haue your purpoſe.

To heale children that haue wormes.

TAke of Aloes, of white Diptamus, of Gentian, of worme ſéede, of eche one ſcruple, of Butter as much as ſufficeth, make therewith an oyntment, with the which you muſt fill halfe a Nuts ſhell, and binde it vpon the nauill of the childe, and in one night it will remedie him, it is a thing well proued.

To mitigate all kindes of griefes.

AFter the Moneth of Maye is paſſed, take of the coddes that Elmes bring forth among their leaues, and take out the water within them, and put it into a veſſell well ſtopped, and ſet it in the ſunne twelue dayes, then annoint therewith euery part that is grieued, and it will make a happy ſucceſſe.

To cauſe milke to diſcende into the breſts.

TAke of the herbe and ſéeds of Dill, boile them with Lentils, and giue the broth therof to drinke, and it will cauſe a maruelous effect: or elſe giue hir the oile of Annis ſéedes with Fennell ſéedes, and you ſhall haue a good ſucceſſe.

Againſt yexings occaſioned through cruditie of the ſtomacke.

VNto Annis ſéedes boyled in wine and then dried, put therevnto of Cinamond, and of Maſticke, of eche like quantitie: and being made into fine pouder, vſe it in your meates as a medicine that hath bene prooued.

To remedie the ſtinking of the breath, happened by eating of Garlicke, or ſuche like meates.

TAke a quantity of the rootes of Béetes, and roſt them in hote embers, and being eaten, they will do the effect: or elſe for the like cauſe giue the partie to eate raw Beanes, or Rew.

To heale the bitings of mad dogges.

TAke of the leaues of Figtrées, of the flowers of Camomill, and of Garlicke, of eche like quantitie, braye them, and applie them plaiſter wiſe vpon the euill.

To prouoke the flowers vnto a woman.

TAke of Labdanum as much as ſufficeth, make thereof a Peſſarie: and mixe therein of the pouder of Myrrha, and of the iuice of wake Robin, and applie it vnto the place of nature, and you ſhall ſée a verie good ſucceſſe.

An excellent remedie againſt the dropſey.

TAke of Aſſarum one ounce, infuſe it in a little Barrell of ſwéete wine by the ſpace of thrée Moneths, then ſtraine it, and caſt away the Aſſarum, and giue of the wine to drinke morning and euening vnto the ſicke perſon, and you ſhall ſée a maruelous ſucceſſe.

Againſt the falling ſickneſſe.

TAke of Labdanum, of Caſsia lignea, and of the iuice of Wormwood clarified, of eche one ſcruple: braye them togither, and make thereof thrée pilles to take one houre after ſupper, and vſe to doe the like many times.

Againſt the weakeneſſe of the ſtomacke through colde.

TAke of Caſsia lignea, of Maſticke, of Fennell ſéedes, of eche halfe a dramme: and béeing beaten togither, make a pouder, and giue it to drinke faſting, being diſſolued with the iuice of Wormwood.

To remedie the deſire to vomit, and to reſtore the appetite that is loſt.

GAther Centorie the leſſer, at ſuch tyme as it beginneth to flower, that is in the end of Iune, & being minced ſmal togither with the flowers, diſtill it through a Limbecke, and of the water which ſhall be diſtilled, giue thrée ounces vnto the ſicke perſon to drinke thereof morning and euening faſting, and it will heale him. It healeth alſo the Collick, and cauſeth the procreation of deade creatures.

Againſt the bitings of all venemous beaſts.

TAke an Onyon, and braye it with freſhe Rewe, Salt, and Hony, of ech like quantitie, put it vpon the biting. And it is maruelous.

Againſt the miſtes, droppings, and redneſſe of the eyes.

TAke of the flowers of Cherie trées at their time, diſtill them in Balneo Mariae, and put of the water into the eyes of the diſeaſed, morning and euening colde, and it will worke the intent.

Againſt the hardneſſe and ſwelling of the liuer or milt.

TAke Iuie and make it tender by infuſing it ten dayes in wine, vntill it become rotten. Then boyle it vntill the wyne be conſumed: ſtrayne the iuice, & mixe it with oyle Oliue, and waxe, & make an oyntment, wherewith annoint the ſwellings.

To purge the Matrix of a woman.

TAke of Gum Serapine, of Myrrha, of Cithorie, of eche like quantitie, braye them, and with oyle of Camomill, and hony, diſſolue them, and make therof a plaiſter, and hauing made a ſuppoſitorie, put it into the place of nature.

Againſt the Ptiſick.

TAke of Saffron one ſcruple, of Muſke halfe a graine, mixe them, and diſſolue them in good wine, and giue it vnto the ſicke partie to drinke.

To remedie olde inueterate griefes of the head.

TAke of Gum Arabick, of Myrrha, of Saffron, of Euphorbium, of eche thrée graynes: braye them all togither, and mixe them with the white of an Egge well beaten, then applye therof vnto the temples and forehead, and preſently you ſhall haue helpe.

Againſt Hemerodes that appeare not.

TAke of the herbe Cinogloſſa, and diſtill it by a Limbecke, and of the water that ſhall be taken thereof, giue vnto the diſeaſed to drinke the quantitie of thrée ounces in the morning, and he ſhalbe hole, but if they ſhall be apparant and come forth, waſh them often with péeces of cloth bathed in the ſame water, and they will be healed.

Againſt drie choughes.

TAke wilde Daucus, and boyle it in wine with the rootes alſo, vntill they be thorowly ſodden, putting therevnto a little quantitie of drie figges: then ſtraine it, and giue the ſicke perſon to drinke of the wine oftentimes, and he ſhalbe healed.

To remedie the griefe of the Hemerodes, and the chappings of the fundiment.

TAke of Bole Armenick, of Gum Arabicke, of Maſticke, of Sanguis draconis, of Myrrha, of drie Roſes, of the flowers of Pomegranates, of eche thrée drammes: make of all theſe a pouder, then take of freſh butter one ounce, of oyle of Roſes thrée ounces, of the iuice of the leaues of Léekes thrée drammes, of the iuice of Filopendola foure ounces: ſet the iuices, butter, and oyle vnto the fire, and boyle them vntill the iuices be conſumed: then put therevnto the other things being beaten into fine pouder, and make therewith an oyntment to annoynt the griefe.

An other for the ſame.

TAke of the greaſe of a Ducke and of a Hen, of eche one ounce, of oyle of Roſes two ounces, of waxe thrée drammes, of the yelkes of rawe egges one, of Opium in pouder one dramme, of Saffron halfe a dramme, mixe them all togither, and make therof an oyntment.

To heale the windineſſe and other paſsions of the Matrix.

TAke of Gallia muſchata, of Labdanum, of Nutmegs, of Caſtor called in Engliſhe a Beuer, of the rennet of an Hare, of Bdelium, of eche two drammes, of Baye leaues, of Spikenard, of Maſticke, and of Mirtell beries, of eche two ounces, of Oleum Nardinum, ſixe ounces, of oyle of Nutmegs one ounce, of white waxe thrée ounces, diſſolue the waxe with the oyle, and put therevnto the other things being finely brayed, and in the ende put vnto it the Nutmegs, and make an oyntment without fire, and making rolles of Piche annoynt them with this oyntment, and put them into the conceyuing place of the woman.

To remedie the diſeaſe of the pleuriſey.

TAke of the flowers of red Poppie, which grow amongſt Wheate, and drie them in the Sunne, and hauing made them into pouder, giue a little therof vnto the ſicke in his meats and drinkes. Then annoint the place of the griefe with oyle of Liſartes being warme, and you ſhall ſée the effect.

To heale the diſeaſe called Tigna.

TAke Nuts with their ſhels, drie them vppon a Hearth,^[21] and make them into pouder, then mixe it with olde Larde of a ſwine without ſalt, and therewith annoint the griefe, and preſently it will be healed.

To remedie the griefe of the breſtes, and to cauſe milke to diſcende.

TAke of Percely rootes, and of the rennet of an Hare, of ech halfe an ounce, of Storax calamite, thrée drams, of new oile of ſwéete Almonds thrée ounces, of Barly meale one ounce and a half, make therwith a plaiſter, and lay it vpon the breſts.

Againſt water and windineſſe in the teſticles of children.

TAke foure rootes of white Lillies, of Line ſéedes, of Beane flowres, of eche one ounce, of Comin, of Daucus, of eche foure drammes, of Brimſtone one dramme: of the fruite of Ciperus halfe an ounce, of Bdellium diſſolued in vinegar two drammes, of oyle of Camomill ſixe ounces, boyle the roots and bray them: and with the water of the decoction boyle the meale, and mixing all togither, make a playſter, and applie it colde vnto the griefe.

To heale ſcabbed hands occaſioned through the French diſeaſe.

TAke of the leaues of Nettles one handfull: of Cinamonde, and of Cloues, of eche two drammes: boyle them in water, and bathing the handes in the fume therof, they will be hole.

To ſtop the ſuperfluous bloud of the flowers.

TAke of the herbe called Virga paſtoris, and make it in pouder, and giue two drammes therof to drinke in a potinger of the broth made with Peaſon, and it will ſtoppe: or elſe boyle it in vinegar, and being brayed, applie it vnder the nauill, in maner of a plaiſter, and it will worke the like effect.

To heale ſhronken and ſtiffe ſinewes.

TAke of Ceruce, of Roſin, of olde oyle, of eche one ounce, of Gum Amoniack, of Galbanum, of the confection Ciphodea, of eche one ounce: of waxe foure ounces. Make an ointment and vſe it.

To remedie the euill countenance which proceedeth of the Dropſey.

AFter the body is well purged, the ſicke muſt take morning and euening before meate, one of theſe morſels folowing. Take of the pouder of Dia lacca, of the pouder of Dia curcuma, of eche one dramme, of the ſéedes of Southiſtle two drammes, of Lignum Aloes, of Cloues, and of Saffron, of ech halfe a ſcruple, of Sugar fiue ounces: diſſolue the Sugar with water of Agrimonie, and make the confection into rolles, euery one conteyning one dramme and a halfe.

To remedie the euill colour of the face.

TAke of the rootes of Turneps, and of the rootes of Acorus, and being waſhed, diſtill them with a Limbeck, and of the water that ſhalbe drawen therof cauſe the ſicke to drinke fiue ounces at once, continuallye the ſpace of fiftene dayes before meate, and you ſhall ſée a verie good ſucceſſe.

Againſt the inflammation of the liuer.

TAke of the iuice of Endiue thrée ounces, of the iuice of Liuer wort two ounces, of mundified Tamarindes ſix drams, of red Saunders in pouder one dramme and a halfe, of fine Sugar as much as ſufficeth, diſſolue the Sugar, with the Tamarindes, and make a lectuarie: of the which, the ſicke partie muſt take one ounce euerie day.

To remedie the miſtes or dymneſſe of the ſight.

TAke of Rape ſéedes, and make Comfets therwith, as you do of Annis ſéedes, of which the ſicke vſing to eate, ſhall finde maruellous eaſe: or elſe take of the aſhes of the heads of Swalowes two drammes, of good Honie thrée ounces, of the iuice of Fennell one ounce: put them into a viall of glaſſe couered cloſe at the top, then boyle it in Balneo Mariae vntill halfe be conſumed: and of that which remayneth, drop into the eyes early in the morning, and a little before ſupper, and at night when he goeth to bed, let him vſe this euerie day.

To remedie the want of hearing.

TAke of white Eleborus, of Saffron, of Sal niter, of Caſtoreum, of eche one dramme, of Vinegar, of good Hony, of eche one ounce: boyle all theſe togither, and dipping therein a locke of wooll, put it warme into the eare.

Againſt the trembling of the hart.

TAke of Cloues, of Cinamond, of ech two ſcruples, of white Ben and red, halfe a dramme, of Saffron halfe a ſcruple, of Graines, of Ginger, of Galingale, of eche halfe a ſcruple, of Iacints, of Smeralds, of Saphires, of the bone of an Harts hart, of eche one ſcruple, of Golde leaues ſixe, of Margarites preperated two drammes, of Conſerue of Roſes, and of Bugloſſe, of eche one ounce and a halfe. Beate into pouder euerye of the foreſaide thinges by himſelfe, then put them altogither into a Morter with halfe a pounde of Sugar, and put therevnto halfe a pound of the ſirop of the rindes of Ceder apples, and make a lectuarie, of the which, the ſicke muſt take early in the morning, and at after noone, and one houre before he ſup, the quantity of half a ſpoonefull at a time, and after it, let him drink two ſpoonefuls of wine aromatized that is ſwéete and pleaſant.

Againſt the impediment of ſmelling.

TAke of the ſéedes of Nigella infuſed in vinegar one ounce, being firſt dried in the Sunne: of Caſtor, of Nutmegs, of eche one dramme, of the ſéedes of white Ben, and red Ben, of Galingale, of white Pepper, of Origanum, of Calamint, of eche two ſcruples: of Coſtus, of Serapine, of Rew, of Baſill ſéedes, of eche one ounce. Make pouder therof, and binde it in a fine linnen cloth, and ſmell often vnto it.

Againſt wormes in children.

TAke of Gotes milke halfe a potinger, and quench therein a péece of burning Iron. Which milke being giuen vnto the childe to drinke, will cauſe him to auoyde the wormes from beneath.

Againſt great and ſwollen gummes.

CAuſe the partie to kéepe many times in his mouth the iuice of Purcelane: or elſe the Brine of white Oliues, which are not ripe, being warme: or elſe let him holde in his mouth oyle of Lentils. After this it auaileth to ſprinkle the gummes with the pouder of the ruſt of Iron or Copper: or with the pouder of Plantine ſéedes.

Againſt the opilations or other defectes of the liuer.

TAke and diſtill through a Limbeck Dodder, at ſuch time as it bringeth forth ſéedes, and giue to drinke thrée ounces of the water that is diſtilled, vſing to take it morning and euening, and you ſhall ſée an excellent ſucceſſe.

To remedie moles or ſignes which children haue when they are borne.

TAke of the rootes and of the herbe Auens, and diſtill them in the ende of May through a Limbeck, and with the water waſh the childe often in thoſe places, and it will heale him.

To heale the comming forth of the nauill of children, and the ruptures within them.

TAke of the herbe Perfoliaton, and braye it, and put it vppon the nauill of children oftentimes, and you ſhall ſée the effect. The like effect is ſéene, if you take a péece of linnen cloth and being burned, to lay it vpon the nauill with a little oyle Oliue. The pouder of the ſéedes of the ſaid herbe giuen in wine, or in milke vnto children, healeth the ruptures within them.

To remedie the retention, and to cauſe a woman to auoyde the skin called Secundina.

TAke and boyle in white wine the flowers of Pulegium, and being ſtilled, giue the woman foure ounces therof to drinke faſting, and if that be not ſufficient, put therevnto a little of the iuice of Léekes. It helpeth to the lyke intent to giue the woman foure ounces of the iuice of Borage.

Againſt the griefes and ſwellings of the Matrix, occaſioned through ventoſitie after the birth.

IF ſhe be without an Ague, and knoweth the griefe to procéede of ventoſitie. Take of Muſtarde ſéedes, or of Rape ſéedes, and boyle them in water, and therwith make fomentation vnto the place. But if it happen through inflammation, or through euill purging, with an Ague, cauſe the woman to drinke a dramme of the pouder of Pionie rootes in broth: or elſe boyle in broth of the flowers of Camomill, and cauſe hir to drinke therof.

Againſt the prefocation of the Matrix.

MAke pouder of the leaues of Gourdes, and take a dramme thereof, and being diſſolued in good wine, giue it hir to drinke, and at euerie time that ſhe drinketh thereof, ſhe ſhall finde a maruellous effect.

The ende of the first Booke

Of the fourth and laſt part of the Secretes of the Reuerende Maister Alexis of Piemount.

The ſecond Booke

Againſt putrified or rotten wounds.

TAke of the iuice of bruſed leaues one pounde, of the iuice of Semper viue, and of Ariſtologia longa, of eche thrée ounces, of Verderame, and Ariſtologia rotunda, of eche one ounce, of oyle Oliue thrée ounces, of Waxe as much as ſufficeth: make an oyntment, and worke therwith, and you ſhall haue your deſire.

To remedie bruſes or ſtripes of the ioynts.

TAke of the herbe called Maudlenwort, and boile it in water, and being taken out braye it, and applie it vnto the bruſed place, which with reſoluing the bloude that is there congealed, will heale it.

To heale a Fiſtola.

TAke of the rootes of Gladiola one ounce well brayed, and put therevnto of Verderame, and of oyle of Tartar, of eche one dramme, and put therof into the ſore.

To remedie moyſt ſores or ſcabbes in childrens heads.

TAke of white Sope foure ounces, of Paritarie thrée ounces, of Sulphur viuo, thrée drammes, braye them altogither, and with the iuice of the foreſaide herbe make a liniment: and the heares being ſhauen awaye, annoynt therewith the childes heade: and the next day following, waſh the head with Sope, in the which ſhall be mixed the foreſayd herbe, and vſing it thus certaine times, he ſhalbe healed.

To heale the itch.

TAke of oyle of Nuts, of the iuice of Fumiterre, of ech thrée ounces: with Waxe make an oyntment, with the which, after he is waſhed, if the diſeaſed be annoynted, he will be hole.

To remedie olde ſores of the legges.

TAke of Ariſtologia longa, and of Aloes Epatice, of eche one ounce: make them into pouder, and with Hony of Roſes worke it into a paſte, and put therof vpon the ſores, but before it be applied therevnto, mundifie them with oyle of Tartar, or with the decoction of Myrrha, and within fewe dayes he wyll be hole.

Againſt the hardneſſe and ſtiffneſſe of ſinewes occaſioned through woundes.

TAke twelue Frogges, of Swines greaſe, one pounde, of oyle of Bayes two pounde, of Bay berries made in pouder two ounces, of white incenſe in pouder one ounce, boile all theſe togither vntill the bones of the Frogges be ſeperated from the fleſh, then ſtraine them thorow a linnen cloth, & make an oyntment. Wherwith annoynt the diſeaſed member at night when the partie goeth to bed, and then wrap it with the ſkin of a dog. And in the morning waſhe it with this decoction following. Take of the rootes and leaues of Agrimonie, of the rootes of Mallowes: boile them in water vntil they be tender, and waſh the member oftentimes therewith, and you ſhall haue good ſucceſſe.

To take out thornes or any other thing faſtned in the fleſh.

TAke of the rootes of the herbe Narciſſus, and of the meale of Cockell, as much as you will, braye them and mixe them with Hony, and put them on the euill.

To diſſolue dead bloud, happened through ſtripes, or falling from ſome high place.

TAke of Commin and Salt of eche one ounce, of Hony foure ounces, make your pouder, and put it into a poſſenet, or earthen boyling pot with the Hony, and let it boile a little, then annoynt the griefe therwith, and you ſhall ſée a good ſucceſſe.

Another which worketh the ſame effect.

TAke of Wormewood that is gréene thrée handfulles, of the gréene leaues and rootes of Conſolida two handfulles, of Camomill, of Mellilote, of eche one handfull, of the meale of Fenegreke, and of Linſéedes, of eche thrée drammes: of the meale of Beanes foure ounces, of the meale of Barlie, and of groſſe Branne, of eche one ounce and a halfe, of Daucus, of Annis ſéedes, of eche one dramme and a halfe, of oyle of Camomill, of white Lillies, of Roſes, and of Butter, of eche ſixe drammes, of Saffron one ſcruple, make a plaiſter and applie it vnto the griefe, and you ſhall ſée a verie excellent experience.

Againſt impoſtumes and griefes of the Hemerodes.

TAke a white onyon well roſted in the embers, make it very cleane, and being brayed, mixe it with the meale of Fenegréeke, of Linſéedes, and of Camomill flowers as much as ſufficeth, and put therevnto a little Butter, and foure graynes of Saffron, and lay it vpon the griefe. It helpeth alſo the paynes of the eares cauſed of colde or groſſe humors.

To ſtop the bleeding of woundes.

TAke of the herbe called Alchimilla, and of Sanicola, of eche one handfull, boyle them in raine water: then take of earth wormes brayed, and ſtrained thorow a linnen cloth into the decoction. Of the which, the partie drinking foure ounces at a time morning and euening, you ſhall ſée a good ſucceſſe.

To diſſolue the bloud congealed in the body, cauſed through wounds or other accidents.

TAke of Alchimilla, of Fennell, of Sage, of Perſly, of ech one handfull: of Annis ſéedes, of Fennell, of Iſope, and of Euula Campana, of eche two ounces: boyle all theſe in two pintes of water vntill the thirde part bée conſumed, and drinking oftentimes of the ſaide decoction, you ſhall ſée a maruellous experience.

To remedie feſtered and inflamed woundes.

TAke of the iuice of the herbe called Pimpernell and of Semperuiue, of eche halfe a pounde, of oyle Oliue one pounde: put them all into a veſſell to boyle, vntill halfe be conſumed, then put therevnto of Butter foure ounces, of Verderame halfe an ounce: make therof a verie perfite oyntment.

To heale woundes wherein were faſtened thornes, or other ſuch like things.

TAke of the iuice of Pimpernell that beareth red flowers, and mixe therwith of Diptamus, and of the ſtone Calamitis, and make a plaiſter with Swines greaſe, and applie it vnto the wounds, and you ſhall haue your intent.

To remedie cankers in wounds.

TAke of the rootes of Bruſci, and make pouder therof, which being put into the wounds will heale them. Or elſe put vpon them the iuice of Marygoldes the greater. Or the herbe Taxus barbatus burned and made in pouder, and ſo layde vpon the Cankers.

To remedie the Kings euill.

WAſhe the ſore and wartes with the decoction of the rindes of Caphers: then take a Serpent, and hauing cut away his head and tayle, put the other part into an earthen pot that hath holes in the bottome, and being well luted both aboue and beneath, put vnto it an other pot as a receiuer, which you ſhall cauſe to ſtand vpon a pot filled with water, which ſhall boyle ſo long vntill the Serpent be diſſolued into oyle, vnto the which adding the pouder of the rootes of Capers, annoynt the griefe eight dayes therwith, and it ſhall be healed.

Againſt the Kings euill in children.

TAke of the iuice of Sothernwood, and of marſh Mallowes, and of the Mucillage of the kernels of vnripe grapes, of ech like quantitie: lay them being all mixed togither vpon the ſore. But if it be hard, diſſolue in the ſayde iuices, of Gum Armoniack or of Bdelium, and vſe it as a plaiſter vpon the euil, and you ſhall ſée a happie ſucceſſe.

Againſt all ſores and angrie puſhes, as the Canker or the diſeaſe Phadagena.^[22]

TAke of the decoction of the rootes of Liquerice, and in that boyle the leaues, ſéedes and rootes of Matriſilua, vntill the decoction become as thicke as Honye, then laye it vppon the wounds, and it will drie them maruelouſly, it is a verie approoned medicine.

To waſh away ſpots and red pimples or wheales in the face.

DIſtill with a Limbecke of glaſſe in Balneo Mariae, the flowers of Matriſilua in the beginning of Iune. And with the water that ſhall be diſtilled, waſh the face often, and he ſhall haue his intent.

To heale ruptures within one, happened through falling from an high place, or of ſome other cauſe, and to diſſolue the congealed bloud.

TAke of Cinquefoyle in the middeſt of May, with the rootes, and being brayed, diſtill in a Limbeck, of which water giue foure ounces to be drunke at one time in the morning faſting, and alſo in the euening: and it is maruellous.

Againſt ſores of the noſe, and of the mouth, and alſo of the French pockes.

TAke of the iuice of common Houndes tongue, and of the iuice of Plantine, of eche thrée ounces: of Lyée two drammes. Make firſt your pouder, and then thicken it at the fire, and vſe it: but if they be the French ſores or ſwellings: take of the foreſaid iuices made thicke, and putting therevnto of Oximel ſquilliticum, worke of it vpon the ſores, and you ſhall ſée a ſingular effect.

Againſt wounds that penetrate.

TAke of the iuice of Sanicola, and being diſſolued with water of Cerfolium, giue the wounded to drinke therof, and within ſhort ſpace he ſhalbe healed: or elſe giue the water of the ſame herbe diſtilled in the middeſt of May to drinke, and it doth the like effect.

To take away the blackneſſe of wounds.

TAke a quantitie of Rocket, and take out the iuice, and béeing mixed with the gall of an Oxe, annoynt therewith, it will cauſe the place to ſéeme white.

Againſt griefes occaſioned through rupture, or vnplacing of bones, or in the members.

BOtle in water of ye rootes of Rocket, and being brayed, make a plaiſter, and lay it vpon the place, & the intent will follow.

To diſſolue the blackneſſe of the skin happened through ſtripes, or other cauſe, and for to heale the ſores of the naturall places of women, and ſwelling of the breſtes.

TAke of the herbe called Craines bill, and diſtill it in the ende of Maye, and of the water which ſhall come thereof waſhe little bagges of linnen cloth, and put them into the woundes thrée or foure times a day. And for the breſts, the herbe Aſclepiade brayed and layd vpon them, is verie good.

Againſt all kindes of flixes of bloud, and to heale the hurts of the bowels and of the bladder.

TAke out the iuice of the herbe called Cauda equina, and being mixed with a little iuice of Endiue, giue foure ounces therof vnto the ſicke to drinke euery morning. The like effect is done by drinking the water of the foreſayde herbe diſtilled with a Limbecke.

Againſt the ſwelling and griefe of a mans yarde.

WIth the water of the aforeſaide herbe diſtilled thorowe a Limbeeke, you ſhall kéepe the member being [〈◊〉] waſſhed with linnen clothes bathed in the ſame water. [〈◊〉] you ſhall haue your intent.

Againſt the Kings euill.

TAke of liquide Piche, of waxe, of vrine of children, and of meale of Barly, of eche as much as you pleaſe: mixe them togither, and putting therevnto a little oyle Oliue, lay thereof many times vpon the griefe.

Againſt putrified gummes.

TAke and boyle Iſope in water, with the which waſhe the gummes, and they will be hole.

To take away the putrifaction of wounds.

TAke of the iuice taken out of the rootes of Incenſaria, and mixe it with Turpentine and waxe, and hauing made an oyntment, laye it vpon the wounds, and you ſhall ſée the ſucceſſe.

Againſt vicious humors, which are cauſed of the itch, or like effects betwene the fleſh and the skin.

TAke of Alchimilla, of Camomill flowers, and of the herbe Iaccea of ech one handfull: boyle them in good wine, of the which giue to drinke foure ounces eyght mornings continually faſting, in which ſpace let the diſeaſed waſhe the infected parts twice, and he ſhall be hole.

To heale wounds quickly.

TAke of the toppes of the leaues called Coltes foote, and annoynt them with Hony, and lay them vpon the wound, and as ſoone as they be drie, put on other freſh ones. And continuing ſo thrée dayes, you ſhall ſée a good ſucceſſe.

To heale that kinde of breaking out that is like vnto a Leproſie.

TAke of the iuice of Lapathum acutum, or of Sorell, mixe it with oyle of Nuts, and Turpentine, of eche like quantitie, then boyle it and ſtraine it thorow a linnen cloth, and put therevnto of Tartar in pouder the thirde part of one of the foreſaide partes,^[23] and make an oyntment, with which annoint the griefe, and it will doe the effect.

To heale broken bowels of children.

TAke of water of Lentils, and take out the iuice, and waſhe therein little bagges of linnen cloth, and lay them vpon the rupture: putting firſt the bowell into his place, and by drinking after it the pouder of Alchimilla certaine daies, he ſhalbe hole.

Againſt pimples or knobbes of the legges, and naturall places of women, with redneſſe and burning.

TAke in Maye the leaues and ſtalkes of Louage, and being brayed, diſtill it in a Limbecke, and with the water waſhe péeces of linnen cloth, and lay them vpon the infected partes.

To remedie the gallings of the feete and cankers.

TAke of the fruite of Liguſtrum, braye it, and take out the iuice, with the which waſh the ſores, and they will be hole. The water of the flowers of the ſame fruite diſtilled and applied vnto cankers, worketh a marueilous effect.

To heale olde ſores.

TAke of the iuice of the leaues of white Lillies, with a little vinegar and hony, vnto the quantitie of the iuice, and being boyled, lay therof on the ſores.

To remedie a blit or blaſt, and to heale Cankers.

TAke of Lunaria, and of Pimpernell, of eche like quantitie, take out the iuice, and waſh therewith the infected partes, and they will be hole.

To cauſe nayles that be ſcaly to fall away.

TAke of the ſéedes of wilde Mintes, of Linſéedes, of eche like quantitie: bray them, and mixe them with honye, and laye therof oftentimes vppon the nayle, and you ſhall ſée the ſucceſſe.

A remedie againſt infection of the lunges, and the Ptiſick.

TAke of the leaues and ſéedes of marſh Mallowes, and boyle them in milke or wine: of the which, giue the ſicke to drinke euery morning, and he will be hole.

To heale the ſores of the mouth, and throte.

TAke of the leaues of marſh Mallowes, and boyle them in wine and Honye, putting therevnto Roche Allum, and being ſtrayned, let it ſtande to coole, and with that decoction cauſe the diſeaſed to waſh his mouth and his throte oftentimes, and it will heale him.

To heale Ringwormes, Cornes, and ſores of the feete.

TAke liquide Allum, and boyle it in hony, and with that annoint the foreſaid griefes, and it will heale them. Alſo the water of Hony diſtilled, healeth and mundifieth the woundes being layde vnto them with péeces of linnen cloth waſhed in it.

Againſt the flixe of the bloud of Emerodes, and ſores of the priuie members

TAke of Mellilote, of Fenegréeke, and of Linſéedes, of eche like quantitie, braye them and mixe them with the white of an Egge, and make a plaiſter, and lay it vpon the ſoré.

Againſt the putrifaction of the gummes, and ſores of the mouth.

TAke of the leaues of Mintes and boyle them in wine, and a little vinegar, let it coole, and with the decoction waſh well your mouth, and it will helpe the téeth, purge the corruption of the gummes, and make a ſwéete breath.

Againſt blites and waterie ſcabbes that are in the heads of children.

MAke of the iuice of Mintes, and put thervnto of Brimſtone and vinegar well mixed togither, and with a fether dipped in the ſayd linement, annoynt the griefe.

Againſt woundes and all putrified olde ſores.

TAke of Milfollie, and of Sanicola, boyle them in water, and ſtraine them thorowe a linnen cloth, and with the decoction mixe the meale of Fenegréeke, with like quantitie of the fat of a Gote, and halfe as much oyle Oliue. Diſſolue them at the fire, and putting waxe therevnto make an ointment.

Againſt colericall impoſtumations, as blytes and blaſtes, and ſuch lyke.

TAke of the flowers of water Lillies, of Roſes, and of Violets, boile them in wine of Pomegranates, vntill the wine be conſumed, and of the herbes being brayed and colde, lay vppon the ſore.

To remedie the griefes of the bowels, and watry ruptures.

TAke water Lillie flowers when they are ripe and perfite, and diſtill them in Balneo Mariae, and of the water giue the ſicke to drinke, two ounces thereof morning and euening by the ſpace of ten or twelue dayes, and it will heale him.

Againſt the griefes of the ioynts.

TAke of Reyſons and mundifie them from the kirnels, and braye the polpe with the leaues of gréene Rew, and applye it vnto the euill.

To heale the broken bowels of children.

TAke of Paritarie, of Cinquefoyle, of Camomill, of Iermaunder, of eche one handfull: boyle them in water, with the which, make a bath for the childe, and hath him therein thrée houres a day, by the ſpace of thrée dayes, and let him drink in the bath halfe an ounce of Perfoliaton, and being come out of the bath, let him be annoynted with this oyntment. Take of oyle of Camomill one ounce and a halfe, of the ſéedes of Perfoliaton in pouder two ounces, put therevnto of Waxe, and make an oyntment, of the which annoynting the childe by the ſpace of eight dayes, you ſhall haue good ſucceſſe.

To heale the ſcorchings made with fire, and fretting ſores.

TAke Perforata, and being brayed, put it vppon the burnings and ſores and you ſhall haue your intent.

To remedie the hurts of the ſcull.

TAke of the iuice of Pimpernell, and waſh therein péeces of linnen cloth, and put them oftentimes vpon the hurt, and it will be quickly healed.

To heale corroſiue hurts called commonly the Wolfe.

TAke of the leaues of Plantine one handfull: of Pomegranate flowers, of the nuts of Ciperus, of the wood and fruite of Balme, of Allum Zuccarino, of eche one ounce: of Mummia halfe an ounce, boyle them togither in Plantine water, and in the ende of the decoction put vnto it of Camphora one dramme, and with the decoction waſh the griefe often. It helpeth likewiſe to waſh the ſore with water of Radiſhes.

Againſt wounds and ruptures of the naturall places of women, and to ſtop the flix of bleeding of the noſe.

DIſtill in a Limbecke in Iune, the rootes of Léekes, and in the water diſtilled, waſhe péeces of linnen cloth, and put them vpon the ſore. Waſh likewiſe Bombace in it, and put it into the noſe, and it will ſtop the courſe of the bloud.

For to heale one that falleth from ſome high place.

TAke of Tanſey, of wilde Tanſey, and boyle it in water and Salt, and giue vnto the ſicke to drinke of the decoction and you ſhall ſée a good ſucceſſe.

To ſtop the bloud of the Matrix, and of the vrine, and of wounds, and to heale the blacke pimples or wheales in the legs.

IN the midſt of Maye diſtill through a Limbecke the leaues of an Oke: and of the water giue ſixe ounces vnto the ſicke to drinke, and he ſhall be healed of the ſayde griefes, and if in the ſaid water you wet the Tow of Hempe, or peeces of linnen, and waſh the pimples or red legges inflamed, the medicine wil be effectuous.

To ſtop the bleeding of wounds.

TAke of the doung of Pecockes, and diſſolue it with water of Sage diſtilled when it hath flowers, putting therevnto a little Muſke, and dipping a little Bombace in the ſaid mixture, binde it vpon the wounde.

Againſt the flix of the bloud of the Emerodes.

BRaye Scabious and put it vppon the Hemerodes, and it will doe the effect. Or elſe boyle the foreſayde herbe with the rootes of Taxus barbatus, and let the pacient receyue the fume from beneath.

Againſt the Hemerodes and creſtie ſwellings of the fundiment, and redneſſe of the face.

TAke of the iuice of blinde Nettles, and annoynt the places, and you ſhall haue your intent. Bath alſo the creſtie impoſtumations of the fundiment with péeces of linnen cloth dipped in the iuice, or in water diſtilled of the ſayde herbe, and they will be healed. And ſo likewiſe a red face.

Againſt ſpitting of bloud.

TAke and boyle wilde Time in vinegar and Hony, and giue the diſeaſed foure ounces of the decoction to drinke euerye daye: or elſe take the iuice of the ſayde herbe, and being mixed with vinegar, cauſe the ſicke to drinke halfe an ounce thereof, and it will heale him.

Againſt the ruptures of the feete and of the hands occaſioned through the French diſeaſe.

TAke a Squill, deuide it and boyle it in olde oyle vntill it be tender, then braye it in a Morter vntill it be brought to the forme of an ointment, with the which annoint the ruptures.

Againſt the burnings of fire.

BAthe oftentimes in the daye the place of the burning with péeces of linnen cloth dipped in water of Taxus barbatus diſtilled through a Limbecke: or elſe with Barbers lie, and it will be hole. The like effect is done by annoynting it preſently with Hony, which cauſeth that the member become not full of bladders, nor grow to be vlcerous.

To heale eares that auoyde matter.

TAke a quantitie of Turpentine, with the like of oyle, and Hony mixed togither, and put therof into the eare, and you ſhall ſée a maruellous effect.

Againſt ſcabbes and itch.

TAke of the leaues and flowers of Taxus barbatus, diſtill them in a Limbecke, and in the water that ſhall be diſtilled, waſh peeces of linnen cloth, and put them often vppon the infected part.

Againſt the Leproſie.

TAke of Tapſia, of Eleborus niger, of Muſtarde ſéedes, of Nigella, of Paritorie, of eche one dram, of Euphorbium, of Scammonie, of Sandarack, of eche fourtene graynes, of Coſtus, of Coloquintida, of Rew, of Mandrake, of Staphiſagria, of Sal niter, of eche halfe a ſcruple: being well mixed, braye them into pouder, and being diſſolued in vinegar waſhe the infected place, and you ſhall ſée a good ſucceſſe.

Againſt itch, and ſwelling of the Hemerodes.

TAke of the leaues and rootes of Tormentill, and béeing brayed, boyle them in vinegar, and therwith waſh and emplaiſter the infected places.

To heale Cankers.

BRay the rootes of Turbit into pouder, and being mixed with Hony, lay it vpon the ſores, and you ſhall haue your intent.

To heale the ſores of the naturall places of women.

TAke Veruene, and diſtill it in the ende of Iune, and with the water that ſhall be diſtilled, waſh thoſe places, and kéepe therein a péece of linnen cloth bathed with the ſame water.

To heale griefes of the eyes, and to make cleare the ſight.

WAſh the eyes with the foreſaid water, and diſtill of it into them many times a day, and you ſhall ſée a trim ſucceſſe.

Againſt the galdneſſe of the feete, or other parts of children.

TAke leaues of Semperuiue, and being well brayed with the larde of a Swine, and oile of Roſes being made liquide, ſtraine it thorow a linnen cloth, and the iuice which ſhalbe gotten thereof boyle with white wine, and in the ende, put thervnto, of Maſtick, and of Incenſe, of eche one dramme: and therewith annoint the places.

To mundifie putrified wounds.

TAke of dead Nettles beaten into fine pouder, and of Ariſtologia, of eche like quantitie: and the thirde part of one of theſe of Verderame: mixe them togither with the iuice of the herbe Sanicola, and oyle Oliue, and make a plaiſter and vſe it with good lucke.

Againſt griefes of the necke through ſtripes, or other occaſions.

TAke of Maſticke two ounces and thrée drammes, of oyle of Roſes, and of waxe, of eche one pounde, of the marrowe of an Hart one pound, of the fat of Chickens one pound, of the fat of a Gooſe one pound, of the greaſe of a Sow two poundes, of the Mucillage of Fenegreke nine ounces, of Linſéedes, and of the iuice of marſh Mallowes as much more as of them all: of Camomill a little bundell, of Dill ſeuen little braunches. Bray the Maſticke, and being mixed with oyle of Roſes, boyle it with a ſoft fire, and mixe the iuices with the waxe in an other veſſel, then ſtraine them all, and put therevnto the Maſticke with the oyle of Roſes, and mixe them at the fire, putting therevnto the wxxe. And being taken from the fire, put the ointment into a veſſel of glaſſe. Which you muſt apply in maner of a plaiſter.

To remedie the diſeaſe Panaritio.^[24]

TAke of the leaues of an Oke, and braye them well with Sope, and laye them on the griefe: or elſe bray marſh Mallowes with Barrowes greaſe and crummes of bread, and lay therof vpon the euill. It helpeth alſo to annoint the place wyth the filth of the eares. Alſo it healeth to take Reyſons, the kernels taken out and brayed with Incenſe, & laid vpon the griefe.

Againſt the chappes of the fundiment, and ſpots in the face.

TAke of the oyle drawen out of the ſéedes of Bombace, and bath often the place of the fiſſures therwith. It helpeth likewiſe the blackeneſſe and ſpots of the face. Alſo the pouder of a dogges head burned and layd thereon, healeth the ſaid griefe.

Againſt the ſwellings and ſores of the Hemerodes.

TAke of Terebinthe one ounce and a halfe, of Birdelime two ſcruples, of Tutia of Alexandria thrée ounces, of Litarge of Siluer, of Ceruſe, of Coperous, of eche two ounces, of Plantin ſixe drammes, of olde oyle one pounde, braye thoſe things which are to be brayed, and then mixe them togither, and with the ſaide mixture annoint the place vntill it be healed.

To remedie the flix of the bloud of the Hemerodes.

TAke the iuice of Léekes and giue thereof vnto the ſicke to drinke: or elſe annoynt the Hemerodes with the fat of a Swan. It helpeth alſo to burne a ſpunge not waſhed, and being made into pouder, to giue thereof vnto the ſicke to drinke: or elſe to cauſe him to drinke of the rennet of an Hare or of an Hart in ſtrictiue water.

To heale the ſwellings of a mans yarde.

TAke the fat of the reynes of a ſhéepe, and put therevnto the pouder of a Pummace ſtone burned, and of ſalt finely beaten in pouder, and put thereof vpon the ſwolne & ſore member.

To heale deepe ſores in the legges.

TAke the gall of a Swan, of Turpentine, and of Ceruſe as much as you pleaſe, and being well medled, annoynt the place often therwith: or elſe take the bones of the Iawes of a Swanne, or of an Hog, burne them, and lay of the aſhes vpon the ſore.

Againſt the griefes, ſores, putrifaction and ſtinch of the eares.

TAke of the iuice of Rew, and boile it in the rinde of a Pomegranate, and diſtill thereof into the eares: or elſe mixe the gall of an Oxe, or of a Gote in a veſſell of earth, and being made hote vpon the embers, put therof into the eares. It helpeth alſo to take the gall of a Gote mixed with the milke of a Cowe, and put warme into the eares.

To heale chappes in the heades of the breſts or teates.

TAke of the ſhell called Blatte Bizantie, and burne it, and mixe the aſhes with Butter, waſhed with Roſe water, and put therof vpon the ſore, and in ſhort ſpace it will heale them.

To heale ſores of the legs happened through ſcaldings.

TAke of olde oile thrée ounces, of white waxe, and of Ceruce, of eche two ounces, of the fat of a Wether halfe an ounce, of Minium, of Lye, of eche halfe an ounce, of Sanguis draconis, and of Camphora, of ech thrée drammes. Mixe them all togither, and make a Cerote according to Arte.

To heale a weſt growing on the eye liddes.

TAke drie figges and boyle them in wine and Hony, then braye them well, and put therevnto a little Galbanum, and lay therof vpon the euill: or elſe put theron of Caſtor diſſolued with Hony: or of the aſhes of a burnt Swallowe mixed wyth Hony, and he ſhall haue his intent.

To take away the griefe of the eyes which happeneth of a ſtripe.

TAke the yolke of an Egge, and mixe therwith ynke and oyle of Roſes, and cloſing the eye, laye vpon it a péece of lynnen cloth dipped in the ſame mixture, and it will be hole: or elſe waſhe the eye with the water that procéedeth from gréene Willowes when they be cut, and it will worke the like effect.

Againſt chappings of the lippes, and of the heads of womens breſts.

TAke the braine of a Gooſe, and meddle it with the braynes of an Hart, and annoynt the lippes: or elſe take of Litarge of Siluer, of Myrrha, of Ginger, of eche as you pleaſe: and make thereof pouder, and with Virgin waxe, Hony, and oyle Oliue, as much as ſufficeth, make an oyntment, which will be maruelous. But before you lay on the ointment, waſh the lips, with ſpettle, and then with a little péece of linnen cloth lay the oyntment vpon the griefe.

Againſt chappes vnder the tongue.

TAke Inke and mixe it with the pouder of Hermodactiles, and laye it vpon them. And in the beginning take Sal Armoniack and beate it finelye, and laye of the pouder vppon the griefe.

Againſt a Fiſtola growing in a womans breſt.

FIrſt waſh it dailye with warme wine, wherein hath bene boyled Myrrha, then take of Sarcacolla, and of Aloes of ech as you pleaſe, and being brayed, mixe them with Honye, and hauing made therwith a little bag, put it into the Fiſtola. Taking héede, that if it heale not, you put vnto it the gall of an Hen, or of ſome other creature, and leyes of olde wine, and with this, moſt certainly you ſhall haue your purpoſe.

To remedie the impoſtumation of a mans yarde, and windineſſe of the bottome of the bellie.

AFter you haue done the vniuerſall regiment of letting of bloud, annoynt the member with Aloes diſſolued in wine. And to driue away ye ventoſitie of the belly, vſe to fomentate the place with the water of the decoction of Ariſtologia rotunda.

Againſt hot impoſtumations of the teſticles.

TAke of the meale of Beanes, of the meale of Barlye, the leaues of Henbane, of eche as you pleaſe, braye them and mixe them with the ſayde meales, and oyle of Roſes, and laye them vpon the ſore.

Againſt colde impoſtumations of the teſticles.

TAke of the pulpe of Reyſons, of the meale of Beanes, and of the pouder of Commin, meddle them with Honye, and make a plaiſter: or elſe take wilde Calamint brayed with Leuen, Salt, and Butter, and make therof a plaiſter. It helpeth alſo to emplayſter the place with the meale of white Cicers mixed with Hony.

Againſt the diſcending of the intrales into the purſe of the teſticles.

TAke of Acatia, of the nuts of Cipres, of Marferon, of drie Rew, of Bay berries, of Galles, of Gum Arabick, of eche twentie drammes, bray them and ſearce them finely. And if he be of a ripe age, make a plaiſter with the glew of a fiſhe diſſolued in vinegar. If it be a childe, make the plaiſter with the Mucillage of Pſillium. And let him drinke wine tempered with the decoction of Cipres nuttes.

To remedie a rupture or breaking.

TAke of the filing of Iron, of the heares of an Hare, of eche one ounce and a halfe, of Cipres nuts thrée drammes: of Mummia, of Sanguis draconis, of Incenſe, of ech one dram. Make Pilles therof with the iuice of Millifollie: of the which, giue vnto the ſicke perſon a dramme or ſomewhat leſſe at a time, after his age. And at night when he ſhall take them, lay vpon the rupture a plaine péece of Lapis calamitis.

To draw bloud from the Hemerodes.

TAke a locke of wooll and dip it in the iuice of Ciclaminus, and lay it vpon the Hemerodes. It helpeth alſo to put thereon the iuice of Onyons with the gall of an Oxe.

To ſtop the flix of the bloud of the Hemerodes.

TAke an Ele, and hauing taken out the guts, cut of the head and tayle, and reſerue only the middle part, and being wel waſhed, bray it and put it into a poſſenet well leaded, and let it boyle, preſſing it often downe with a ſpatter, and gather the fat which ſhall come thereof, with which annoynt the Hemerodes, and caſt vppon them the pouder of Filopendola rootes, but if the Hemerodes doe not appeare, dip a locke into the ſayd fat, and ſprinkle it with the ſayde pouder, and put it into the fundiment.

Againſt rupture of the hands and feete cauſed through colde.

TAke of the fat of a Beare, and annoint the griefe therewith, or elſe take ſea Crabs and burne them into aſhes, and mixe therwith Hony, and annoint the ſore. It helpeth alſo to annoint with Hony mixed with the hoofe of an Aſſe burned into aſhes. Sandarack dried is verie good to remedie the ſame griefe: or elſe Charabe brayed and diſſolued with oyle of Roſes.^[25]

To cloſe vp wounds.

LAye vpon the woundes pouder made of the leaues of an Oke, and preſentlye they will be hole: or elſe take the flowers of Taxus barbatus brayde and layde vpon the ſore. It helpeth alſo to boyle the tender toppes of Iuye in wine, and being brayed to laye them vppon the woundes in maner of a plaiſter. Alſo the leaues of Willowes brayed and layde vppon the woundes, doe heale them.

To generate fleſh in wounds.

TAke drie Piche, and make thereof fine pouder, and put it vpon the ſore. The like effect doth the pouder of Incenſe, or Iuie, giuen by themſelues: or the pouder of Polley of the mountaine, or the leaues of the Pinetrée, or of an Elme.

Againſt bruſings within the fleſh and armes.

TAke and boyle Vecches or Orobo in wine, wherein firſt hath bene decocted Saffron, and being brayed, vſe it as a plaiſter vppon the ſtripe or bruſe. It auayleth alſo to annoynt the place with oyle of Reubarbe. Or elſe to laye the leaues and rootes of Enula vpon it in maner of a plaiſter.

Againſt the ſhrinking of ſinewes.

TAke Salt and Brimſtone brayed, and being medled wyth Hony, laye therof vpon the griefe. It auaileth alſo to drinke a dramme of the iuice of Gentian tempered with water: or elſe to make an Imbrocation vpon the place with the decoction of Sumack. It remedieth alſo to make a plaiſter of meale and Hony, and to laye vpon the griefe: or elſe the pouder of the ſtones of Reyſons mixed with vinegar, and therewith to annoint the place. The like effect is done to emplaiſter the diſeaſed place with Rewe well brayed.

Againſt the hurts of the ſinewes and arteries.

TAke Oyſters with their ſhelles, and braye them, and adde thereto of Myrrhe, of Incenſe, and of Fig duſt medled togither, and laye therof vpon the ſore. It helpeth alſo to take and braye the fleſh of ground Snayles, and being medled with fig duſt to lay it vpon the hurt.

To heale the prickings or cuttings of ſinewes.

TAke Salt and boyle it in oyle, putting therevnto of Turpentine, and ſo laye it vpon the punture, and it will prohibit ſhrinking: or elſe laye vpon it this plaiſter following. Take of Diaquilon one pound, of Gum Ammoniack, half a pound, of Maſticke, and of Incenſe, of eche one dramme: of yelow waxe halfe a pounde, and therwith make a plaiſter. It remedieth alſo the ſwellings of the ſinewes, to take the fleſhe of a Ducke, or the gall of a Wolfe layd vpon them in maner of a plaiſter.

Againſt paine of the ſinewes.

BAthe the place with warme lye, and giue the partie thereof to drinke, and the paine will ceaſe.

To eaſe the paine of wounds.

TAke of the meale of Lupines, and of Barlie, of eche lyke quantitie, and with warme water or lye, (if it be in a place of ſinewes,) make a plaiſter, and laye it thereon.

Againſt the ſuperfluous fleſh of wounds and wormes of the ſame.

LAye vpon it the pouder of Aſſa fetida, and it will take it awaye: or elſe take the aſhes of burned wooll, and lay it theron. It helpeth alſo to take the pouder of wilde Calamint, or of Scordeon which will conſume the fleſh, and cauſe the wormes to die.

To take away the blackneſſe of wounds.

TAke of the iuice of Rew, and mixe it with Hony, therewith annoint the place, putting therevnto of the gall of an Oxe. The like effect is done by taking the fat of an Aſſe and annointing the place therwith: or elſe boyle in Hony a péece of freſhe Chéeſe without Salt, and put it vpon the wound.

To remedie the diſeaſe Panaritio.

TAke the bloſſomes of wylde Vmes with Nigella, and therwith emplayſter the place. It helpeth alſo to laye vpon it the iuice of Liquerice.

To open ripe impoſtumes.

TAke gréene Nettle ſéedes, and Salt, and being brayed togither, put it vpon the Impoſtume. The like is done by taking the yelowe part of the dung of a Cocke mixed with the yolke of an Egge and a little Saffron, and layd vpon the Impoſtume: or elſe take the roote of Narciſſus, and being brayed with Hony and Meale of Orobo, make a plaiſter and vſe it. Alſo the dung of a wood Doue mixed with Meale of Cockle, and boyled with wine, being layd vpon an Impoſtume, doth open the ſame.

Againſt feſtred cankers.

TAke of Inke, of Auripigmentum, of quicke Brimſtone, and of Salt Gemma, of eche like quantitie, diſſolue the foreſayde thinges in vinegar, and put them into an earthen poſſenet that is not glaſed, and cloſe it well that the fume maye not go forth, and boyle it vntill it become aſhes, then make pouder of it, and waſh it with vinegar that is warme, and put of the ſayd pouder vppon the ſore, preſently at the quenching. And after, lay of this ointment vpon the ſore. Take of red Hony clarified, of the fat of a Gote, of the filings of Copper mixed therwith, and ſo make an oyntment.

To heale ſores that are moyſt and hard to cloſe.

TAke of the tops of Figtrées, burne them & make aſhes therof, or infuſe them in water certayne howres. And being ſtrained, put vnto it freſhe aſhes, renuing it in ſuch ſort diuers times. And with the ſaid water waſhe the ſayd ſore oftentimes a daye, and put of this pouder following vpon it. Take of the aſhes of Oyſter ſhelles two drammes, of Aloes Sicotrine brayed one dramme, and put therevnto of the aſhes of Sea Vrchins, and medle it togither with Swines greaſe, and you ſhall ſée a good ſucceſſe: or elſe put into the wounde the flowers or ſéedes of Dill burned, and they will doe the like. Alſo it helpeth to take the herbe Virga paſtoris, and bray it, and then to put therof into the wound.

Againſt fretting ſores.

TAke of oyle of Radiſhe rootes, and of Salt, bray them togither, and lay them plaiſter wiſe vpon the ſore.

To heale ſore tetters.

TAke of waxe,^[26] of Cinabrium in pouder, and of oyle of Roſes, as much as ſhalbe ſufficient. Make therof an ointment: Or elſe bray Cockle and Brimſtone, and mixe them with Vinegar, and make an oyntment.

A verie excellent water for tetters.

TAke of Roche Allum, of Sal niter, of eche one ounce, bray them into pouder, then ſtrayne them thorowe a linnen cloth, of quicke ſiluer one ounce, working it verie much with a peſtell. Then put it into a Still of glaſſe with a long necke, and heate it at the fire, vntill it begin to boyle, then cloſe well the mouth of the Still, and let it boyle vntill it ceaſe of it ſelfe. Then take it from the fire, and let it coole, ſprinkling it wyth ſtrong vinegar, after ſet it vnto the fire againe to boyle, and breaking the veſſell take out the pouder within it, and take of the iuice of Celendine purified at the fire, and of ſtrong vinegar, of eche halfe a pounde. Medle all togither, and being boyled, diſtill them through a Felt. And reſerue the water to kyll teſters. The like effect is done to waſhe the place of the Ringwormes or tetters in the euening when you go to bed with water of Turpentine diſtilled, with holding at his face a verie fine cloth. In the morning waſh it with warme Perſly water, and then with Roſe water, and the effect will be maruellous.

Againſt burnings or ſcurfes in the face, which appeare like vnto a Leproſie.

TAke of quick Brimſtone one ounce, of Camphire one dram, of the bones of a Cuttle one ounce, of the marrow of a Calfe two drammes, braye them all ſeperately by themſelues, and meddle them in a pounde of Roſe water, and halfe a pounde of the water of Lillies, and ſet it in the Sunne, ſtirring it euerye day with a ſticke, and therwith annoint the ſore.

An other.

TAke of Litarge one ounce, of Camphire and of Ceruce, of eche one once and a halfe, of quicke Brimſtone one ounce, of Camphire one ſcruple: of Swines greaſe that is freſhe and ſtrained two ounces, of the iuice of Quinces one ounce, braye thoſe things that are to be brayed by themſelues, and then meddle them all in a Morter, and kéepe it in a veſſell of glaſſe vntill you will occupie it.

To heale ſore legges.

TAke of Coltes foote, braye it, and lay it vppon the ſores: or elſe take the iuice of Agrimonie, and waſhe therein péeces of linnen cloth, and put them vpon the ſores, and preſently you ſhall ſée the experience.

To heale legges that are hard, ſwollen, and ſore.

WHen by the vſing of other medicaments the griefe is not healed, make a fumigation vnto the legge with Vermilion and Incenſe, as they vſe to doe vnto the French diſeaſe, filling your mouth with Wine, and kéeping the leg couered, that it maye receyue the perfume, and by vſing it to twyce or thrice at the moſt, it will be hole.

To heale the burnings of fire before they bladder.

WAſh the burnt place often with colde lye: or elſe annoynt it preſently with Hony, but if it be ſore, annoint it with Inke, and it will be hole: or elſe take aſhes of the dung of Pigeons burned, and mixed with oyle of Roſes and waxe, as much as is ſufficient, make thereof an oyntment, and laye it vpon the ſores.

To heale one that is fallen from ſome high place.

TAke colde water and drinke therof preſently: or elſe take a dramme of the pouder of Bittonie, and drinke it with water. It helpeth alſo to take of Lacca, of Myrrha, of Saffron, of eche two drammes, of Fenegréeke, of Caſtor, of eche halfe a dramme: of Bole Armenick thrée drammes, bray them into pouder, and giue thereof to drinke oftentimes with wine well mixt with water.

To heale one that with a fall hath hurt one of his members.

TAke of Branne, and of Salt well brayed, and with Honye make a playſter, and put it vpon the ſore: or elſe make pouder of the barke of a Pine trée, and with oyle of Mirtels, and waxe, make an oyntment.

To preſerue a member that is ſtriken, from impoſtumation.

LAy vpon it Terra ſigillata: or elſe emplaiſter it with the leaues of Sumack, and you ſhall haue your intent.

To take away the ſignes that remaine of blowes or ſtripes.

ANnoynt the place with the iuice of Radiſhes, or elſe with Hony, in which is diſſolued the ſéedes of Radiſhes brayed. It helpeth alſo to annoynt the place with Honye and Salt medled togither.

To heale bruſings of the nayles.

TAke Onyons and mixe them with the iuice of Barlie boyled, and lay therof vpon the ſore: or elſe bray the ſéedes of wilde Mintes, and with Hony make a liniment, and if there be put vnto it Linſéedes well brayed, and layd vpon the nailes that be bruſed, they will be hole.

To heale ſores proceeding of itch in the naturall places of women.

TAke of the tender leaues of an Oliue trée, and of Iuie, and of a Bremble, and of ſwéete Pomegranates, braye them well and diſſolue them with olde wine, then take a péece of freſh rawe fleſh, and couer it with the foreſayde leaues being brayed, and ſo let hir kéepe it in hir naturall place one night. In the morning let it be taken out, and waſh the place within with the decoction of Mirtels made with wine, and doing thus, within few dayes ſhe will be hole.

Againſt the ſores of the mouth of the Marrix happened in procreation.

TAke drie Roſe leaues brayed, and waſhe them with wine, and annoint therwith a ſuppoſitorie made of the heares of an Hare, and put it into the Matrix, and waſh it with a ſharpe Lotion.

Againſt burning ſores of the Matrix of women with childe.

TAke ſwéete Almonds brayed, and mixe them with the marrow of an Oxe, and boyle them in water, putting therevnto a little meale, and being colde, annoynt the Matrix within therwith. And after waſh it with the decoction of Mirtels.

To heale the prickings of the ſinewes.

THe hurts of the ſinewes happen eyther through ſtripes, or bicauſe they are pricked, or foyned with ſome ſharpe thing, or that they are cut with a ſworde or knife, or ſome ſuche like inſtrument, and through the ſharpe féeling thereof they cauſe men to incurre into verie great paines. If therefore the ſinew be pricked or ſtricken, it is neceſſarie to open the place with two ſtraite inciſions, to thende the humor may iſſue out, and if the bodie be full of bloud, then muſt you let the veine bloude, but if it be full of euill humors, it is neceſſarie to purge it, but if there be made no inciſion, the paine may be mitigated, by giuing iſſue vnto the putrified matter, in vſing ſomentation vnto the place nigh vnto the pricking, with oyle of verye ripe Oliues that is as hote as maye be ſuffered: or elſe lay vppon the place warme Turpentine, in ſuch perſons as are of tender complections, but in ſtrong bodies, and of hard fleſh, lay vpon the place the pouder of Euphorbium mixed with olde oyle: or elſe take of vinegar nine ounces, of liquide Piche one pound, of Oppoponack two drammes. Diſſolue the gum in vinegar, and mixe therwith the Piche, and lay it vpon the punture. It helpeth alſo to take quicke Brimſtone with olde Leuen, or the iuice of Wertworth with the ſaide Leuen layde vpon the ſore. Or the dung of a wood Doue, or Serapine, put vppon the punture. Taking héede, that if the place of the punture doe not putrifie, to vſe this Cerote following. videlicet. Take of olde oyle one ounce, of waxe thrée drammes, of Euphorbium, one dramme, mixe them and worke therwith. You may alſo lay vpon it Propolios by it ſelfe, and it will much auayle, if the ſinewes be vexed with inflammation, ſo that they putrifie, put vppon them this Cataphaſme. Take of Barlie meale, and of Beane meale, or of Orobo, and boyle them with Lie, and Oximel, and lay it vpon the inflamed member. If the member be vncouered through the wound, it can not then ſuſtaine the ſayd medicines bicauſe they are very ſharpe. It ſhall be neceſſarie therfore to put vpon the wound Lime that hath bene oftentimes waſhed, and diſſolued with a good quantitie of olde oyle: or elſe Turpentine of the Firre trée, with the leaues of Centorie the leſſer, brayed and mixed togither: or elſe put thereon the oyntment called Tutia ſimplex, but if the wound be dolorous, bath the places about it with olde oyle that is warme, and lay vpon it vncleane wooll, or oyle mixed with vinegar. Mundifie the wounds with wooll dipped in ſodden wine, or elſe vſe theſe rolles diſſolued in ſodden wine. Take of Allum thrée drammes, of Incenſe halfe an ounce, of Mirrha one ounce, of Vitriol two drammes, of the flowers of Pomegranates one ounce and a halfe, of the gall of a Bull ſixe drammes, of Aloes one ounce, and make therof little paſtels with wine.

An excellent and precious oyntment to heale the rupture of the ſcull.

TAke of Oppoponack, of Bdellium, of Ammoniack, of eche thrée drammes, of Roſen, of Gum Elemi, of eche one ounce, of Olibanum, of Myrrha, of Sarcacolla, of eche one dramme and a halfe, of oyle of Roſes foure ounces, of Waxe two ounces. Firſt diſſolue the Gummes with Vinegar, and ſtraine them: in the ende mixe with them the other thinges finelye made in pouder, and make thereof an oyntment.

To mollifie hardneſſe.

TAke of the reſidence of Oleum Irinum, of oyle of white Lillies, of oyle of Siſamine, of oyle of ſweete Almondes, of eche one ounce, of Saffron in pouder one dram, of the greaſe of a Badger one ounce, of white waxe two ounces, of Roſen foure ounces. Make a Cerote according vnto Art.

A moſt precious oyle to heale a wounde in xxiiii. houres.

TAke of the flowers of S. Iohns wort, of the flowers of Roſemarie, of eche one handfull, put them togither into a glaſſe, and fill it with perfite oyle, and cloſe well the mouth of the glaſſe that no aire go out, then let it ſtande in the ſunne, the ſpace of thirtie dayes, & in cléere nights alſo. And when the oyle ſhall haue gotten the colour of the flowers, ſtrayne it, and put vnto it of Gynger one dram, and a little Saffron diſſolued in good wine, then ſet it in the Sunne againe the ſpace of. xviij. dayes, and annoynt the woundes with the ſayde oyle being warme, twyce a day, and you ſhall haue your effect.

Againſt ſpitting of bloud, through rupture of a veine.

TAke of the iuice of Plantine, of the iuice of Pimpernell, and of Burſa paſtoris, of eche ſixe ounces, of Eole Armenick one pounde, of Gum Arabick burned, and of Gum Dragagant, of eche one ounce, of Amilum, of Sanguis draconis, of Terra ſigilata, of Acatia, of Spodium, of Hipoquiſtidos, of the beries of Mirtels, of ech ten drams, of glew of Parchment, made with ye iuice of ſower grapes two ounces, boyle the iuices with the foreſayde things brayed: in the ende put them into the Morter, & worke them a good ſpace togither, putting therevnto the whey, & make an oyntment thereof to annoynt the breſt.

To heale ſores of the legges.

TAke of the ſewet of a Wether ſixe ounces, of oyle of Roſes, of eche two pounde, of Vinegar eyght ounces, of newe Waxe, ten ounces, of Litarge brayed foure ounces, of Terebinthe, of Roſin, of eche two ounces, bray altogither in a veſſell vntill the vinegar be conſumed, alwayes ſtirring it with a ſticke, vntill it become a Cerote.

An other for the ſame.

TAke of Turpentine thrice waſhed with Sorell water, foure ounces, one rawe yelke of an Egge, mixe them well, and put therevnto of the iuice of Smallage foure ounces, and boyle it vntill it come vnto the forme of an oyntment. Then take of Ariſtologia, of Centaurie the leſſer, of Gentian, of eche two drammes: pouder them and make an oyntment.

Againſt all inflammations of the reynes, and the running of them.

TAke of oyle of Siſamine, of Violets, and of Roſes, of eche one ounce and a halfe, of Ceruce, of Olibanum, and of Maſtick, of eche one dramme, of Camphire one ſcruple, of the meale of Amilum ten drammes, of Roſe water one ounce, of whites of Egges twelue, of white Waxe fiue ounces, of Bole Armenick ten drammes: diſſolue the Waxe with the oyles, and when it is colde, mixe the other things that are in pouder, and make an ointment to annoint the reines.

To heale ſores that are inflamed.

TAke of burnt Leade one pounde, of Litarge brayed one ounce, of Ceruce waſhed halfe an ounce, of vinegar, and Hony of Roſes, of eche one ounce, of oyle of Roſes thrée ounces, of the yolkes of raw Egges thrée, make an ointment in the morter and vſe it.

Againſt ſtripes or bruſings.

TAke of the rootes of Conſolida the greater and leſſer one pound, of the meale of Beanes foure ounces, of Camomil, and of Mellilot, of eche two ounces, of Butter thrée ounces, of the iuice of Wormwood and of Comin, of eche one ounce, boyle the rootes vntill they be tender, then put vnto them the other things, and bray them well, and make a plaiſter, and laye it vpon the ſore.

To heale the Panaritio, and euery other griefe which happeneth vnto the endes of the fingars.

TAke of oyle of Maſtick, of oyle Oliue, of eche two ounces, of Antimonie one dramme, of Ceruce waſhed, of Leade burned, of Tutia preperate, of eche halfe a dramme, of white Waxe one ounce, of white Turpentine of the Pinetrée waſſhed thrice with white wine one ounce. Diſſolue the Waxe with the oyle and Turpentine, and then put vnto them the other things that are in pouder, and make an ointment.

To heale ſcurfe or ſcales in the head, bearde, or browes.

TAke of the leaues of an Elme when they be tender, braye them, and with a preſſe get out the iuice, with the which annoint the ſore, and it will be hole for certaintie.

To remedie the ſcortications of children through occaſion of vrine, or of ſome other ſharpe humor.

TAke of Litarge brayed one ounce, of oyle of Violets thrée ounces, of the whites of Egges one, of the iuice of Plantine, and of Semperuiue the leſſer, of eche ſixe drammes. Make an ointment and ſtirre it well in the Morter, and annoynt colde all the griefes that come of heate as rawneſſe of ſkin and ſuch other.

To remedie the running of the reynes occaſioned of a ſharpe cauſe, and to heale the ſcortications which they make.

TAke of the iuice of Virga paſtoris, of the iuice of Plantine, and of the iuice of Compherie, of ech two ounces, of Camphire one dramme, thrée whites of Egges: of the meale of Amidum two ounces, of Ceruce one ounce, of Litarge halfe an ounce, of Incenſe preparated with Roſe water ſixe ounces, make an oyntment in a Morter of Leade, and being colde annoynt the yarde vnder the ſtring.

To remedie ſpots and markes, and to take away all ſuperfluous growing of fleſh in any part of the body.

TAke of the rootes of wilde Cucumbers, of white Nyll, of the rootes of Coloquintida, of eche one ounce, of Ceruce, of Litarge, of Tartar, of eche one dramme and a halfe, of the rootes of Canes that are gréene, of Serapine, of Pigeons dung, of eche two ſcruples, of oile of Siſamine, of oile of wheat, and of Iuniper, of eche one ounce and a halfe, of white waxe two ounces, of the iuice of Orenges foure ounces, of the whites of Egges one, of Camphire one dramme. Braye the rootes and boyle them with the oyles vntill they be almoſt tender, and then ſtraine them. Then take the iuice of Orenges, and the Camphire, with the white of the Egge, and mixe well theſe thrée things togither, then put the waxe into the ſaid oyle, and when it is diſſolued, let it ſtande to coole, and in the ende meddle them altogither, braying thoſe thinges that are to be brayed, and make an oyntment, with the which annoynt the place warme, and it will doe the effect.

To heale ſores of the breſts.

TAke of Hony ſixe ounces, of the meale of Barlie one ounce and a halfe, of the yolkes of raw Egges two, of Myrrha, of Sarcacolla, of drie Roſes, of eche one dramme, boile the meale with Hony, then put vnto it the other things in pouder, & vſe it.

To make oyle of Balme, which hath theſe vertues following.

TAke of cléere Turpentine one pounde, of white Incenſe foure ounces, of Gum Elemi ſixe ounces, of Bay berries foure ounces, of Maſticke, of Galingale, of Cinamonde, of Cloues, of Nutmegs, of Cubebes, of eche one ounce: bray the foreſaide things groſſely, and mixe them with Turpentine, and put them all into a Stillitorie of Glaſſe with the receyuer, and diſtill them with a little fire, there will come forth the firſt water, and the ſeconde of much value called Balme waters, in the ende will come forth the moſt perfect called Balme. This oyle healeth wounds, eſpecially thoſe of the ſinewes, the Canker, Fiſtolaes, Leproſie, and the diſeaſe called Noli me tangere, in touching the place twice a day with the ſaide oyle. It healeth a Carbuncle or Boch, and all kinde of Poyſon. And being put into wounds, it bringeth out broken bones, and healeth ruptures, and annointing the temples therwith, it helpeth the memorie.

To heale wounds of the legges happened of ſcaldings.

TAke of oyle Oliue thrée ounces, of white Waxe, and of Ceruce, of eche two ounces, of the ſewet of a Wether one ounce and a halfe, of Minium, of Lie, of eche halfe an ounce, of Sanguis draconis, and of Camphire, of ech thrée drammes, meddle them all togither, and make an oyntment, and laye it vpon the ſore.

To cloſe vp woundes.

TAke of oyle of Roſes, of gréene oyle Oliue, of eche ſixe drammes, of oyle of Mirtils, of Vnguentum populeonis, of eche thrée ounces, of Plantine leaues, of Solatrum, of eche two handfulles, bray the herbe and mixe euery thing togither, ſtirring them well euery day, in the ende ſtrayne them thorow a Boulter or linnen cloth, and put vnto the ſtrayning, of waxe foure ounces, and diſſolue it at the fire, ſtirring it with the ſpatter, and while it is warme, put therevnto of Litarge of golde and of ſiluer, ſixe ounces, of Braſſe burned thrée drammes, of Ceruce two ounces, of Camphire one dramme, of Tutia preparated two drammes, of burnt Lead ſixe drammes. Worke them in a Morter of Lead the ſpace of two howres, and make an oyntment, vſing it with good ſucceſſe.

To heale ſores which through drie diſtemperature of thoſe parts cannot be healed.

TAke of Barlie water ſixe ounces, of Mallowe leaues boyled in water two ounces, of meale of wheat halfe an ounce, of the polpe of Almonds brayed two ounces, of clarified Hony one ounce, of Saffron half a ſcruple, of Swines greaſe a little. Braye them all and make a plaiſter, then take of oyle Oliue two ounces, of Turpentine halfe an ounce, of Waxe as much as ſufficeth, make a liniment: firſt put of the liniment into the ſore, with péeces of linnen cloth, and vpon that put the plaiſter, and within ſhort ſpace you ſhall haue your intent.

To remedie dolorous ſores of the ioynts.

TAke of oyle drawen out of waxe by Alcumiſtrie, and of oyle of yellowe waxe, and put thereof into the ſore, and it wyll worke a maruelous effect: or elſe put about the ſore, cloutes dipped in oyle of Brimſtone boyled, and it will doe the effect.

To remedie bruſings and ſores happened of ſtripes, or otherwiſe.

TAke of Turpentine waſhed ſixe ounces, of white Waxe fiue ounces, of Maſtick two ounces, of Vernice, of Sarcacoll, of Roſen, of eche one ounce, bray thoſe things that are to be brayed, and hauing made pouder, diſſolue the Turpentine with the waxe, and put thereto the pouders, and make an oyntment.

To heale the hardneſſe of the feete.

TAke of the Mucillage of marſh Mallow ſéedes, of the Mucillage of Colewort ſéedes or Cabiſhes, of eche one ounce, of the fat of a man, of the fat of a Beare, and of a Greye, and of freſhe Butter, of eche halfe an ounce, of Waxe as much as ſufficeth, make a ſoft oyntment and annoynt the knobbes.

To remedie dolorous ſores happened through colde diſtemperature.

TAke of Turpentine two pound, of Brickes or boyled ſtones ſixe ounces, of Maſtick, of Storax, of ech one ounce. Burne the Brickes and quench them in oyle, and being brayed, mixe them with the other things, and diſtill them by a Limbecke, the firſt liquor that commeth forth will be water, the ſeconde and thirde will be oyle apt to heale ſuch ſores: or elſe vſe in this caſe oyle of Turpentine by it ſelfe, and it will make a very happie operation.

To take away ſuperfluous fleſh which groweth in woundes.

THe intent of the Phiſition is to drie it vp with medicines which doe not fret, as with Tutia, Antimonie, Galles or barke of Incenſe, theſe ſayd mettals being waſhed and decocted, bathe firſt the fleſh with this decoction, and then you may applie them vnto it. Take of Incenſe, of Maſticke, of eche one dramme, of Roſe leaues, of Mirtils, of Rew, of eche half an ounce, of Sage halfe a handfull, of Roche Allum one dram, boyle them in water and waſh the fleſh therwith, and then put on the pouder aboue written: and if you can not drie it with the ſaid remedies, take of water of Plantine, of Roſes, and of Nightſhade, of eche foure ounces, of Opium one ſcruple, of crummes of breade two ounces, of Argentum Solimatum, foure ſcruples, worke the Sublimate well vppon a marble, then mixe all togither, and boyle them vntill halfe the water be conſumed, then ſtraine it thorow a groſſe linnen cloth, and put the thred or bagges, and lockes into the ſaid water, boyling them a little, and then expreſſe it ſomwhat, and reſerue it to put vpon ſuperfluous fleſhe that groweth, vntill it be conſumed.

To heale ſores that happen thorow wormes.

TAke of Ceruce, of Polij montani, of eche halfe an ounce, of liquide ſhip Piche, as much as ſufficeth, mixe altogither in a morter, and make a liniment, conſidering that if the wormes be generate through the euill habite of the bodye you muſt vſe vniuerſall medicines to conſume the ſuperfluous humiditie, as by letting of bloud, and by drinking water of Guacum, and vppon the ſore put Vnguentum Roſatum with Precipitate, or Vnguentum Apoſtolorum.

To heale ſores happened of broken bones.

TAke and braye the rootes of Dog Fennell dried, and making pouder thereof, put it into the ſore. Likewiſe the rootes of Ireos, of Ariſtologia rotunda made in pouder doth helpe them: or elſe take Oppoponack with water of Sulphur, and touch the broken bone therewith, and it will ſequeſtrate it, and cauſe the bone to come forth.

To remedie the gummes of the French diſeaſe.

TAke of the rootes of wilde Cucumbers, of the rootes of Ireos, boyle them vntill they be tender, of the which take one pounde. Then take of Ammoniack, of Serapine, and of Galbanum, of eche two ounces, of Storax liquida one ounce and a halfe: of the fat of a Beare, of Butter, of eche one ounce, of quicke ſiluer not extinct two ounces, make a plaiſter and put it vpon the gummes.

To kill wormes in children.

TAke of red Corall, of the meale of Lupines, of the horne of an Hartburned, of Nigella, of eche one ſeruple, of oyle of Roſes, of oyle of Wormwood, of eche one ounce. Put them all into an Orenge, being made hollow at the top, and boyle them in hote embers: then expreſſe it, with the which expreſſion annoynt the ſtomack and nauill of the childe, and put vpon it the rinde of the Orenge roſted, and you ſhall ſée the effect.

Another for the ſame diſeaſe.

TAke of Aloes Cicotrine, of the rootes of white Diptamus, of Gentian, of Worme ſéede, of the ſéedes of Purcelane, of eche halfe a dramme, of the gall of a Bull halfe an ounce, of Scammoney one ſcruple. Bray them and mixe therwith Butter: with the which fill the ſhelles of two Nuttes, and binde one vpon the ſtomack, and an other vppon the nauill. It will kill the wormes, and cauſe them to auoyde beneath.

A verie precious water for diuers infirmities.

TAke of Cloues, of Nutmegs, of Ginger, of Maces, of Setwell, of Galingale, of long Pepper, and of rounde, of the ſprigges of Iuniper, of the rindes of Ceder apples, and of Orenges, of Sage, of Baſill, of Roſemarie, of Margerome, of Mintes, of Bay berries, of Pulegium, of Gentian, of Calamint, of Elder flowers, of white Roſes and red, of Spike, of Lignum Aloes, of Cubebes, of Cardemomes, of Cinamond, of Camepitios, of graines, of Calamus Aromaticus, of Maſtick, of Olibanum, of Aloes Epatici, of drie figges, of Reyſons, of the ſéedes and leaues of Dyll, of the ſéedes of Artemeſia, of Dates without ſtones, of ſwéete Almondes, of Pine kirnels, of ech one ounce, of Hony the weight of them al. Bray them and mire them with Aqua vitae thrice the quantitie of all the reſidue, and put them into a Still well luted, and let them infuſe the ſpace of two dayes, and put vnto it the Recipient, and lute it well, putting it vnto the fire: then chaunge the Recipient after ye haue drawen the firſt and ſecond water, which haue one ſelfe vertue, that is to heale the wounds being applied vnto them with péeces of linnen cloth, they heale alſo the Cankers, the Fiſtolaes, Carbuncles, & the diſeaſe called Noli me tangere. And putting a drop thereof into ſore eyes, within the ſpace of nine dayes it healeth them. And a drop being dronke with white wine, healeth the diſeaſe of the reines. It helpeth alſo the Hemerodes, waſhing them with the ſayd water. It helpeth the griefes of the Matrix by drinking two drammes in broth, waſhing with the ſayd water all the places that are ſore through any colde cauſe, and contraction of the ſinewes, and it healeth all colde infirmities. The thirde water that ſhall be drawen, will be of a red colour, and thereof muſt be miniſtred continually the ſpace of halfe a ſpoonefull at a time. It helpeth Leproſies, Dropſies, Ptiſickes and the colde Goute.

An oyle like vnto Balme, very profitable for diuers ſores.

TAke of cléere Turpentine .iij. pound, of Incenſe, of Lignum Aloes, of ech thrée drammes, of Maſtick, of Cloues, of Galingale, of Cinamond, of Nutmegs, of Cubebes, of Gum Elemi, of eche two drammes, braye thoſe thinges that are to be brayed, and put them into a Still of Glaſſe, and let it ſettle the ſpace of fiue or ſixe dayes. Then diſtill it vpon the embers, firſt with a ſoft fire, then encreaſe the fire ſo much that al the things be diſtilled. And taking it out put it once againe to diſtill in an other Stillitorie, cauſing it to ſtande in infuſion, and hauing ſet the Still in Balneo Mariae, you ſhall diſtill thrée liquors: the firſt will be a cléere water, and will ſwim vppermoſt: the ſecond liquor will be an oyle through more diſtillation, and putting thereto a ſufficient quantitie of fire, you ſhall get out the thirde oyle. The ſayde oyle with annoynting, helpeth ſore ſinewes, and by annointing Cankers and Fiſtolaes therwith, it helpeth them verie much, and with touching the ſores, it cauſeth them to cloſe vp. It helpeth the Leproſie, the Carbuncle, and drinking a drop or two in broth or in wine, it healeth the paſſions of the Matrix, and all inward griefes, it draweth out periſhed bones, being put into the wounds, it healeth them, and annointing the temples, it maketh a good memorie.

Againſt ſuperfluous winde in the left ſide, called in Italian Melancholia mirachiale, and the diſeaſe called Sincope.^[27]

TAke of red Roſes thrée ounces, of Ciperus two drams and a half, of Cloues, of Maſtick, of Spikenard, of Aſarabacca, of eche one dramme, of Maces, of Cardamomes, of Nutmegs, of eche halfe a dramme, bray euerye thing, and put thereto of Myrobolanes Emblici halfe a pounde, boyle all togither in foure pounds & a halfe of water, vntill two parts be conſumed, then ſtraine it, and put therevnto of Hony halfe a pounde, and boyle it by decoction, and in the end put in the ſpices, and make a lectuarie: of the which giue vnto the ſick two drams at a time.

To preſerue from the peſtilence.

TAke two Egges & make a hole vpon the top of ech of them, then take out the whites, and put into them ſo much whole Saffron, as they may be ſilled vnto the middle, and let them be couered with other halfe ſhelles of Egges put vpon them, then let them boyle vpon the fire vntill they become red, then braye them with all the ſhelles, and put therevnto of white Diptamus, of Tormentil, of eche thrée drammes, of vomiting nuts one dramme and a halfe, of the ſéedes of Rocket the quantitie of the beaten Egges. Braye them all once agayne, and put therevnto of good Triacle the weight of all the receit except the Egges, and make a Lectuarie. Of the which, giue two drams in the morning when the pacient riſeth, before he go to labor.

A Ceare cloth for ſore and ſwollen legges.

TAke of Camphire one ounce, of Minium, of Litarge, of eche two pounds, of burnt Lead one pounde, of Tutia ſixe ounces, of oyle Oliue, of oyle of Roſes, of eche fiue pounds, of Aqua vitae ſixe ounces, of waxe as much more. Set the oyles vnto the fire, and being warme, put vnto them the Litarge, the Minium and the Lead, and worke it with a ſpatter, vntill it be come vnto the heigth of waxe, in the ende put in the Aqua vitae and the waxe, and boyle them, putting in laſt of all the Camphire, and hauing made a Cere cloth, vſe to kéepe it vppon the ſore, and you ſhall ſée a maruelous effect.

To remedie the commotion of the brayne through falling from ſome high place, or through other occaſions and cuttes, when through the blowes men loſe their ſpeach.

TAke of red Roſes, of the leaues and fruite of Mirtelles, of Pomegranate flowers, of Calamus Aromaticus, of Gallia Muſchata, of Lignum Aloes, of eche one dramme, of Meale of Barlie, thrée ounces, boyle them in red wine, and Roſe water, as much as ſufficeth, and in the ende put therevnto one graine of Muſke, and make a plaiſter to laye vppon the head, cutting firſt away the heares with a ſharpe raſor.

To remedie the falling ſickneſſe in children.

TAke of gréene Smiraldes, of red Corall, and of the ſéedes of Pionie, of eche thrée drammes, of Storax calamite, of Roſemarye flowers, of Bittonie, of Cobwebbes, of eche one dramme, of Iuie berries halfe a dramme, braye them, and incorporte them with the gum of an Oke, and make a plaiſter, and put it vppon the cloaſure of children, and cauſe it to be kept thereon vntill it fall away of it ſelfe.

To heale the euill habite, and to cure them that haue the ſplene.

TAke of the filing of Stéele preperate in vinegar ſixe drams, of Citrack, and of Gum Ammoniack, of eche halfe an ounce, of ſirop of Biſantius as much as ſufficeth, make a lectuarie, of the which, take halfe a ſpoonefull at a time faſting.

A preſeruatiue againſt the peſtilence.

TAke of Saffron, of Setwell, of Tormentil, of Diptamus, of eche one ounce, of Triacle, of Mitridate, of Sugar, of Bugloſſe, of eche eight drammes, with the ſirop of the pilles of Pome Citrons, make a lectuarie. Of the which, giue to preſerue the partie according to his age. Bicauſe if he be aboue the age of .xv. yeares, giue him two drammes in the morning before meate with white wine, and after it, gyue him to maſtice Coriander ſéedes. If he be of the age of .xiiij. yeares, giue him a dramme and a halfe. And being vnder the age of .xiiij. yeares, giue him a dramme, and when he goeth out of the houſe, let him holde in his mouth a little of the ſayde lectuarie. In curing the plague, the foreſaid confection muſt be giuen, as ſoone as he féeleth himſelfe to haue the Ague, within the ſpace of .xxiiij. howres with the water of Sumack the quantitie aforeſaide according vnto age. It helpeth alſo all colde infirmities, or griefes, miniſtred with wine, or with Aqua vitae, hauing firſt made the vniuerſall remedies, as purging, letting of bloud and ſuch like.

To remedie the diſcending of a Catarre through coldneſſe of ſtomack.

TAke of red Roſe leaues one dram, of Spikenarde, of Spica Celtica, of eche halfe a dramme, of choſen Cinamonde, of Maces, of Nutmegs, of eche one dram, of maſticke, of verye perfite Turpentine, of eche two ſcruples, of clarified Hony as much as ſufficeth. Bray them, and mixe euery thing, and make therof a lectuarie.

To remedie the Kings euill.

TAke Vitriol and put it vpon the coales, and let it boyle and caſt ſpume ſo long, that it become red. Then braye it, and put it to diſſolue in Aqua vitae, and being taken out, let it drie. And thus doe thrée times. In the ende put it into a fine péece of linnen cloth, and let it hang in a moyſt place with a potinger or ſome other Recipient vnder it, for it will caſt oile like vnto oyle of Tartar. Take as much of the ſayde oyle, as of Aqua vitae, and bathing therein a ſponge, binde it vppon the ſore, and in ſhort ſpace it will breake it.

To heale many infirmities with oyle of Sulphur.

TAke and giue two drops of oyle of Sulphur to drinke in the decoction of Pionie & Bettony the quantity of thrée ounces, it will heale the falling ſickneſſe. If there be giuen of the ſayd oyle to drinke in a little quantitie of Wormwood water, it will cauſe the appetite to come again. They ſhalbe healed of Agues which in the beginning of their fits drinke of this oyle with the decoction of Roſemarie, and of Wormewood. Take and boyle of the leaues of Germaunder brayed in wine, and of Pimpernell, and mixe therwith the rootes of Comphrey the greater, of S. Iohns wort, of Mirtels, of Centaurie, of Calamus aromaticus brayed, and waſhe therein little bagges, and put them into the woundes, and you ſhall ſée a maruellous effect. Take and boile in water a quantitie of Agrimonie, and of Rie, and of the decoction giue two ounces to drinke at once with a drop of the ſayd oyle: to kill the wormes in children. Take and boyle Garlicke in wine, of the which cauſe the pacient to drink two ounces with a little of the ſayd oyle to prouoke vrine. Take and boyle a Radiſh in wine, and put thereto a little of the ſayd oyle, of Triacle, and of Mitridate, and giue it to be drunke, and waſhe the dolorus place, and it will heale the plague. Boile of Roſemarie, of Celendine, of the rootes of Calamus Aromaticus, of Baſill, of Saffron, of eche a ſmall quantitie, in wine, with the which waſh the hands, the féete and the heade thrice a day, it will heale Melancholie, and adding therevnto a little of the ſaid oyle, giue it to be drunke. Likewiſe the oyle being drunke with the decoction of Agrimonie, healeth the Ptiſick, and giuen with the water of Ireos, & with Hony, it helpeth the Dropſey. It conſerueth the radicall humiditie being miniſtred with Malmeſey. And being giuen to drinke with water of Margerome, it healeth all the defects of the head, or with water of Balme, and of Bugloſſe. And alſo it healeth the griefes of the head,^[28] the diſeaſe Vertigine and Scotomia, if the body be purged, and then the ſayd oyle be giuen to be drunke with water of white Lillies, it helpeth the Litargia. It prohibiteth dreaming in ſléepe, being giuen to drinke with water of Gourdes and Poppy. It healeth the Apoplexia giuen with Aqua vitae, the bodye being firſt purged. Being miniſtred with Fennell water, and of Siler Montanus, it healeth the weakeneſſe of the ſight. Being giuen with water of Quinces, it prohibiteth vomit: and with water of Burſa paſtoris, it ſtayeth the vomiting of bloude. Being giuen with water of Millifolie, and of Taxus barbatus, ^[29] it helpeth the Hemerodes, and other defects of thoſe places. Giuen to drinke with water of Tamariſci, it helpeth the milt. And being giuen to drinke with water of Radiſhes, and Sea brembles, it expelleth grauell, In touching putriſied ſores therwith, it healeth them. And likewiſe annointing that part of the head which aketh, therwith, and giuing thereof to drinke after and before meate with Malmeſie, or ſome other Capitall water, it cauſeth the paine to ceaſe.

To heale ſcalie or rough hands happened through the French diſeaſe.

TAke of Vitriol Romanum two drammes, of quicke ſiluer one dramme, mortifie the quicke ſiluer with ſpettle, and being wel ſtirred in the morter, annoint the palmes of the hands, and being annointed with the ſaid ointment, annoynt them after with Vnguentum Roſatum of Meſue, and the diſeaſe wil be healed.

Another for the ſame.

TAke of Cloues two ounces, of Cinamonde as much more, of leaues of Nettles one handfull, put them into a veſſel full of water to boile, vntill the fourth part be conſumed, and being taken from the fire make a ſomentation, couering the ſores with a linnen cloth, and receyuing the fume vnto your palmes as hote as you can abide it, by the ſpace of halfe an houre, that is in the morning when you riſe, and at euening when you go to bed, and in doing ſo the ſpace of .xv. or .xx. dayes you ſhall be hole.

Againſt Melancholie.

TAke of Lignum Aloes, of Cloues, of Cardamomes, of Spica Celtica, of eche two drammes, of Borage flowers, of Bugloſſe, of Roſes, of eche two drammes, of roſted nuts two drams, of leaues of Sene, of ſwéete Almonds, of Iuiubes, of ech one ounce, of Lapis Armenia preperated thrée drams, of Annis ſéedes,^[30] of Fennell ſéedes, of eche two ounces, of Saffron two ſcruples, of the bone of an Harts hart, of Doronoce, of Setwell, of Iacincts, of Smiralds, of Saphires, of Baſill ſéedes, of eche one ſcruple, of Margarites preperated two drammes: make a lectuarie with Honye of Violets boyled, as much as ſufficeth, and decoct it with the iuice of Germaunder, of Iuie, and of Bugloſſe, of eche one ounce and a halfe, vntill the iuice be conſumed. Of which confection take a dramme and a halfe in a little white ſwéete wine aromatized, morning and euening two houres before meate.

To mitigate the paines of the French diſeaſe in any member.

TAke of oyle of Camomill, of oyle of Dill, and Roſes of eche one ounce, of Greppola, of Ceruce, of Litarge, of eche one ounce, of quicke ſiluer extinct with ſpettle halfe an ounce, of waxe as much as ſufficeth, meddle all togither, and make an ointment, with the which being colde, annoint the payned member, and you ſhall haue a happie remedie.

To remedie the milt that is hardened.

TAke of Gum Ammoniack, of Aſſarum, of the ſéedes of Agnus caſtus, of Rew, of Citrack, of Calamus Aromaticus, of Iſope, of the flowers of Tamariſcus, of eche one ounce, of the rinds of Capparus rootes, of Nettle ſéedes, of Annis ſéedes, of Smalledge, of Cinamond, of eche two drammes, of good Hony as much as ſufficeth. Make a lectuarie, of which let the diſeaſed take halfe a ſpoonefull in the morning two houres before meate, and you ſhal haue your intent. Alſo while he taketh the lectuarie, let the milt be annoynted, with this vnder written oyntment twice a daye faſting. Take of oyle of Capers, of oyle of Rew, of Camomill, and of ſwéete wine, of ech one pound,^[31] of the rootes of marſh Mallowes, of Mallowes, and of Felce, of eche halfe an ounce. Bray well the rootes, and boyle euery thing, vntill the wine be conſumed, and put therevnto of the rootes of Rew well brayed, and of ſtrong vinegar, of eche one pounde: boyle them once more, vntill the vinegar be conſumed. And being ſtrained, put therevnto of Oppoponack, of Galbanum, of Bdellium, and of Ammoniack, of eche two ounces. Diſſolue the Gummes in ſtrong vinegar, boyled a little, and with waxe make an oyntment.

To preſerue from the goute.

TAke of Mirrha, and of Aloes Epatici, of Lignum Aloes, of Cinamond, of Maſtick, of Reubarbe, of ech two ſcruples, of Muſke one graine, of Oximel ſimplex as much as ſufficeth, make a paſte of pilles, of the which, take euery other morning one pill the quantitie of a ſcruple, and you ſhall ſée a maruellous effect.

To heale the face of ſcurfe or ſcabbes.

TAke of Camphire two drammes, of waſhed Ceruce, one ounce, of red Cicers halfe a pound, of the pulpe of Melons one pound, of the egges of Swallowes tenne, of Margarites two drammes, of the ſéedes of Bombace thrée drammes, of common Salt two drammes, of the iuice of Limons foure ounces, of the lyes of white wine halfe an ounce, pouder thoſe things that are to be poudred, and put them all to be diſſolued in ten pounde of water of Lapacium acutum the ſpace of two dayes, then put them into a Limbeck, and draw out the water, with the which waſh the face thrée or foure times a day, and it will make it cleane.

Againſt the chappes in the hands through heate of the liuer.

TAke of oyle Oliue, of yelow waxe, of the fat of a Ducke, or of an Hen, of the ſilth that is in wooll before it be waſhed, of the Mucillage of Quince ſéedes, of Sterche, of Gum Dragant, of eche as much as you pleaſe, make an oyntment, wherwith annoynt the palmes.

To heale one that is ſtiptick of body.

TAke of white wine thrée pounds, of the leaues of Sene eight ounces, put them to diſſolue in the ſaide wyne the ſpace of twentie and foure houres, then ſtraine it, and in the ſtrayning put vnto it of Corranes two pound, of fine Sugar one pound, boyle it vntill the wine be conſumed, and reſerue the Coranes, of the which giue the diſeaſed one ounce or a little more to eate before meate, according as he ſhall be bound, and you ſhall ſée a maruelous effect without any griefe.

To heale one that cannot piſſe through fleugme.

TAke of the heades or ſhelles of Egges, out of the which Chickens be iſſued, and bray them finely, giuing a dramme therof to drinke in good white wine, and preſently he wil make water.

To purge the head by the noſe, after the vniuerſall purging of the whole body.

TAke of Margerome, of Sage, of eche one dramme, of white Pepper, of Nigella, of Cubebes, of eche two ſcruples, of Cloues, of Nutmegs, of Pellitorie, of eche halfe a dramme, of Turpentine, of waxe as much as ſufficeth. Make as it were a little bagge or tente with a thred faſtened vnto it, that you maye at your pleaſure put it and take it from your noſe.

To ſtop the flix of a Catarre.

TAke of Cloues, of Cinamonde, of Maſtick, of Maces, of Mirrha, of eche one dramme and a halfe, of the fruite of Cipres, of red Corall, of Pomegranate flowers, of eche ſixe graines, bray them, and with Roſen make a Cerote, and ſhauing away the heares of the cloſure of the head with a Raſor, lay it theron certain dayes, and it will cauſe a maruellous eaſe, ſo that the intemperance of the heade procéede not of heate. Bicauſe in ſuch a caſe the hote ſpices be taken awaye, and thereon be layde onely Cloues, Roſe leaues, Myrtell berries, and ſuch like.

Againſt the debilitie of nature and all other infirmities.

TAke of leaues of Golde a hundred, of Margarites, of Maces, of Agarick, of the flowers of Bugloſſe, of Borage, of vnwrought ſilke, of Calamus Aromaticus, of Sage, of Lignum Aloes, of Polipodie, of all the Saunders, of the rootes and ſéedes of Pionie, of eche halfe an ounce, of the iuice of Liquerice one ounce, of choſen Reubarbe, of the pulpe of Pome Citrons, of eche halfe an ounce, of Piſtaches, of mundified Pine kernels, of ſwéete Almonds, of Reyſons, of Pennets, of eche fiue ounces, of the fleſhe of a Capon ſixe ounces, of the fleſhe of Partriges one pound, of Triacle, of oyle of Turpentine, of eche two ounces, of red Roſes fiftene drammes, of the iuice of Roſes, of the coddes of Roſes, of eche ſixe drammes, of the leaues of Sene tenne drammes, of white Tartar eyght drammes, of the flowers of Stecados, of Bittonie, of Cinamond, of Doronici, of Folium, and of the rindes of Pome Citrons, of all kindes of Myrobolanes, of red Corall, of the fragments of Iacincts, of eche thrée drammes, of Ciperus, of Cardamomes the greater, of Lapis laſuli, and of the ſtone Armenia preperated, of white Incenſe, of Margerome, of Myntes, of eche two drammes, of Balme, of red and whyte Ben, of Setwall, of eche one dramme and a halfe, of Spikenard, of Saffron, of Amber, of Cloues, of Nutmegs, of Ealingale, of eche one dramme, of Muſke halfe a dramme, of Sugar vii. pounde and a halfe, of perfite Aqua vitae, xv. pound. Diſſolue the Margarites, and the Iacincts in the iuice of Limons, and reſerue them in a Viall well cloſed: worke the leaues of Gold vpon a Marble with Hony vntill they become as it were one liquor, then preſerue it alſo in a Viall well cloſed with putting into it a little Aqua vitae. The other things which are to be made in pouder, braye them togither, and putting them into a great Still of Glaſſe with all the receit, cloſe it with diligence, & bury it in Grapes that be preſſed, or in Pigeons dung, or Horſe dung by the ſpace of fourtie dayes, let only the necke therof be out vncouered, then diſtill it according to Arte. And kéepe the water which ſhalbe diſtilled in a great Still of Glaſſe well cloſed, as a precious thing and of great value, bicauſe thrée or foure drops therof being drunke with wine, healeth all cold infirmities as well within the body as without. If the infirmities procéede of a hote cauſe, being giuen with Endiue water, to drinke, it healeth all griefes. And giuing ſixe drops thereof with ſwéete wine, it reſtoreth the defect or want of nature. It helpeth maruelouſly the plague, for drinking therof euery morning when you go out of the houſe fiue or ſixe droppes with a little ſtrong wine, and waſhing your handes, noſe, and face therwith, it preſerueth from the peſtilence, and being infected with the euill, yet by touching the Boches, or Carbuncles therwith, it is of verie great effect. It helpeth likewiſe the Palſey, and the falling ſickneſſe, if with the ſaid water the nape of the necke be waſhed.

To remedie the falling away of the heare from the head or bearde.

TAke of ſwéete lye, that is, of that which is not ſtrong, as much as you thinke ſufficient to waſh your heade, and put therein of Ariſtologia rotunda, of the rootes of Rew, of eche halfe an ounce, of Gentiane, of Reupontici, of eche thrée drammes, of Centaurie two drammes, boyle them vntill the thirde part be conſumed, and therwith waſh the heade. And after annoynt it with this oyle. Take of the rootes of Ireos, of Squilla one ounce, of Centaurie the leſſer, halfe an ounce, of Mirtels one ounce, of Cloues one ounce and a halfe, of oyle of bitter Almonds one ounce. Put all theſe things into a veſſell of Glaſſe, and being well cloſed, boyle it in Balneo Mariae, the ſpace of ſixe houres with a ſoft fire, and ſet the oyle in the ſunne, with the which, annoynt the diſeaſe after you haue waſhed it with the lye aforeſaid, and at night when you go to bed.

To remedie the diſeaſe called Vertigo.

TAke of Nutmegs,^[32] of Cloues, of eche halfe a dramme, of Setwall two ſcruples, of Gentian one ſcruple, of red Roſes, of yellowe Saunders, of eche one dramme and a halfe, of Aloes Cicotrini ſixe drammes, of choſen Reubarbe thrée drammes, braye euery thing ſeperately into pouder by it ſelfe, and when they are medled, wet it by ſprinkling thereon a little Roſe water, and then let it drie, and thus doe ſeuen times: then with ſirop of Violets make a paſte of Pilles, of the which, take a ſcruple in the euening one houre before meate, and you ſhall ſée a verie great eaſe.

To cauſe heare to grow againe, and to keepe them from falling away.

TAke of choſen Mirrhe, of Aloes, of Labdanum, of eche two ounces, of Folium, of Mirtell berries, of Capillus Veneris, of the flowers of Liguſtrum, of eche two handfulles, braye them well and mixe them: and take of oyle of bitter Almonds, of oyle of Siſamine, and of Alchanna, of ech two ounces, mixe euery thing togither, and being put into an earthen veſſell glaſed, with a ſtraite mouth, and cloſed well with Lutum ſapientiae, burie it in horſe dung .xv. dayes: then diſtill it and kéepe the water, and the oyle that ſhall be drawne, to annoynt the rootes of the heare, and it will make a verie ſpéedye and happie effect.

Another remedie for the ſame diſeaſe.

TAke of Efftes fiue, of Piche ſixe ounces, of Propolios or Virgines waxe foure ounces, of Capillus Veneris, of Mirtell berries, of eche ſixe handfulles, of Sothernwood eight ounces, put the Efftes into a veſſell to drie in an ouen, then braye the thinges that are to bée brayed, and diſſolue thoſe that are to be diſſolued, then take of the greaſe of a Beare one pound, and put all the receite into a Still of Glaſſe, and being well cloſed, ſet it in the Sunne, or elſe in horſe dung thirtene dayes, then diſtill it according vnto Arte, and the water and oyle that ſhall be drawen, reſerue to occupie as you doe the other aforeſaide.

Another of like vertue.

TAke of Saffron two ounces, of Aloes, of Mirrhe, of eche thrée ounces, of Labdanum foure ounces, of oyle of bitter Almonds, and of the fat of a Beare, of eche ſixe ounces, of the heads of flies made in pouder eight ounces, mixe them all togither, and doe with them as is already ſayd of the other, and of euery of them you ſhall ſée a maruellous effect.

To take away the ſpots and ſcurfe happened through the French diſeaſe.

TAke of white and blacke Elleborus, ^[33] of eche one handfull, of the leaues of Lapatium acutum two pounde, of wilde Cucumbers thrée ounces, of the pulpe of Melons with the ſéedes thrée pound, of the pulpe of Limons, and of the iuice of them foure pound. Put them into a Limbeck of glaſſe, and let it ſtande to ſettle thrée dayes, and being diſtilled, waſhe with the water the ſcurfe or ſpots, and it will heale them.

Another pleaſant remedie for the ſame diſeaſe.

TAke of gréene Lupines one pounde, of the rootes of white Lillies ſixe ounces, of bitter Almondes two pounde, of the iuice of Paritorie thrée pounde, put them all into a Still, and preſently diſtill them before they putrifie, and the water, and the oyle that ſhalbe drawen, vſe it as is ſayd of the other before.

Another againſt the ſame diſeaſe.

TAke of Sal niter thrée ounces, of oyle of bitter Almondes two pounde, of Squilla halfe a pounde, of the meate of Limons one pound, diſtill them as is aforeſaide of the other, and worke the oyle with good ſucceſſe.

Againſt the dilatation of the ſight of the eye.

TAke of Celendine water, of Fennell, of Eyebright and of Roſes, of eche foure ounces, of Sarcacolla, of Rew, of ech one dramme, of Gum Serapine halfe a ſcruple, of the gall of an Ore one dramme and a halfe, boyle them all togither, and being diſtilled, put therof twice a day into the eye.

To preſerue the teeth from putrifaction.

TAke of the ſhelles of burnt Oyſters made in pouder thrée drammes, of Sandarack foure drammes, of the rootes of Ireos two drammes, of the rootes of Ariſtologia, of Gentian, of Centaurie the greater, of eche two drammes. Braye euery thing ſeperately, then mixe them togither, and with Oximel ſquilliticum as much as ſhalbe ſufficient, make little paſtils with the which you may rub the téeth, and waſh them with water of Squilles, diſſoluing the little cakes in wine, and you ſhall ſée a maruelous effect.

To faſten the teeth which are redie to fall through the French diſeaſe.

TAke Plantine water and mixe it with oyle of Brimſtone, and touch therwith the gummes, and after they be mundified, take of Plantine leaues, of the tender leaues of wylde Oliue trées, of Sage leaues, of eche halfe a handefull, boyle them in olde white wine, and waſh therewith the gummes of the ſicke many times.

Againſt the fluxes diſſentericall in the French diſeaſe.^[34]

TAke a potinger that may containe a pound of Gotes milke, and quenche therein two or thrée ſtones of the Sea being burned, and with that milke make gliſters: or elſe take of the iuice of Plantine, of oyle of Mirtels, or of Roſes Omphacine as much as ſufficeth, and make thereof a gliſter.

To remedie the paines of the throte happened through the French diſeaſe.

TAke of the leaues of Liguſtrum, of Plantin, of the tops and ſtalkes of Mulberies, of the tender leaues of the wilde Oliue, of eche one handfull, of Roche Allum one ounce: boyle them in as much water as ſhall be ſufficient vnto the decoction of the herbes, then with that which is ſtrained being colde, let the pacient waſh his mouth oftentimes, and he will be hole, neuertheleſſe if the diſeaſe ceaſe not at theſe medicines. Thē take of Verderame the quantitie of a Beane, & of Roch Allum like quantitie, and braye them well in a Morter of Braſſe ſo long with Roſewater, or Plantine water, that the water take the colour of Verderame, with the which, touching the ſore with a little Bombace dipped therein, you ſhall ſée a preſent remedie.

To remedie the puſhes in the French diſeaſe.

TAke of the pouder of Dill ſéedes, and of the ſcales of Braſſe preperated, of ech like quantitie, and lay thereof vppon the ſore: or elſe take a dram of Precipitate preperated, and mixe it with an ounce of Vnguentum Roſatum of Meſue, and lay it vpon them: if they be malicious, and giue not place vnto ſuch medicines. Take of the greaſe of an Hog two ounces, of Incenſe, of Aloes, of ech one dram, of quick ſiluer two drammes, mortifie the quick ſiluer, and bray it in a morter, making therof an oyntment, and worke it. And for a finall remedie for thoſe that are verie malignant, vſe the oyntment Egiptiacum with Sublimate medled therwith.

To heale knobbes in the naturall places of women.

TAke of the pouder of Scabioſe, of Tormentill, of eche one dramme, of Iuorie in pouder and burned, of red Corall, of eche two ſcruples, of Bole Armenick one dramme, of Incenſe one ſcruple, of Mel Roſarum, of ſirop of Mirtels, and of wine of Pomegranates, of eche halfe an ounce, meddle them in a Morter, and with Bombace dipped in the ſayd oyntment, touche the diſeaſed place: or elſe take of Turpentine waſhed with Scabioſe water, of Mel Roſarum, of eche one ounce, of pouder of Scabioſe, and of Tormentill, of eche one dramme, of Bole Armenick, of Iuorie burned, and of Marts horne burned, of Aloes, of eche halfe a dramme, of the meale of Cockell two ſcruples, meddle them, and dip therein a ſuppoſitorie, and put it into the naturall place, and if they be difficult to heale, with the foreſaid medicines, then mixe with the pouders Vnguentum Iſis or Diapampholigos, or Diapalma, and put it into the naturall place.

To heale the ſcurfe or ſcalles in the head, beard, or browes.

TAke of Ammoniack preperated in vinegar one ounce, of Aſſa fetida one dramme, of burnt Lime, or made red, two ſcruples, make a paſte, and put it euery day vpon the ſore, and if it enduceth itche, vſe pacience and ſcratch not. They vſe alſo to heale them with oile of Sulphur or of Vitriol: or elſe take of Arſenick and worke it vpon a Marble, and then poure it into a Baſen with vinegar vntill the vinegar remayne vppermoſt, then ſet it in the ſunne to become drie, and thus doe thrée times. And as many times more infuſe it in pure water and let it drie. The which vſe, firſt waſhing with ſpettle a little Bombace, and putting thereto a verie little quantitie of the ſaide pouder, touch once the ſcurfe or ſcales. In like maner preperate Oripigment, but take héede that you laye a verie little of the pouder vpon the ſore, that it maye not fret or conſume very much.

Againſt knobbes or wheales of the French diſeaſe.

TAke of Plantine water, and of Roſewater, of eche one pound, of Roch Allum, of Argentum ſublimatum, of ech two drammes, bray the Allum and the Sublimatum, and put it with the waters into a glaſſe, and take a Cirdyron, and ſet it vpon firie coles, and let the glaſſe boyle vppon it vntill halfe the water be conſumed, then let the pouder ſettle, and kéepe the water which will come forth cléere in a veſſell of glaſſe, and when you will vſe therof temper a part of it with a tripple portion of Roſe water, or of Plantine, or more, and touche therewith the knobbes or wheales, and if the wheales or knobbes be in the face: firſt you muſt vſe eaſie remedies, as to annoynt them with the ſcum of the decoction of Guacum, or elſe wyth Sope by it ſelfe: or elſe with Precipitate mixed with Vnguentum Roſatum Meſue, or with the oyle of Scorpions, or with the fat of a Gote and of a Hen.

To take away the blackneſſe of wounds.

TAke the gréene rootes of Celendine the greater, and braye them with Brimſtone, and annoint therwith the place, and if the cicatrices or ſcarres be red, take of Ceruce, of Litarge of Siluer waſhed, and diſſolue it with the iuice of wilde Grapes, or with the iuice of Limons, and at night annoint the place.

To cauſe heare to grow.

TAke of Malmeſey, of childrens vrine, and of Cowes milke, of eche one pound, of Hony halfe a pound, mixe them in a Limbeck, and draw out the water, with the which, waſhing the head, it cauſeth the heare to grow.

Againſt the prefocation of the Matrix.

TAke of the ſéedes of Pioney, of the ſéedes of Agnus, and of Calamus aromaticus, of eche one dramme, of Siler Montanus, of drie Rew, of Commin, of ech two ſcruples, of Daucus, of Ameos, of Annis ſéedes, of Fennell, of Carowayes, of Ciperus, of eche halfe a dramme, of Calamint, of the ſéedes of Rocket, of eche one ſcruple. Bray them into pouder, and with the ſirop of Calamint, make of euerye dramme ſeauen pilles, of the which, the woman muſt take thrée at one time, in the morning one houre before ſhe eate, ſhe muſt vſe to doe it euery other day.

To purge melancholie humors, and to remedie the paine of the head and ſtomack.

TAke of Polipodie two pounde, of the leaues of Sene .xxv. ounces, of Tamarindes one pounde, of Reyſons without kirnelles fiue ounces, of Damaſke Prunes .xxxv. of Borage flowers, and of Violets, of eche two handfulles, of Mayden heare foure handfulles, of Melon ſéedes foure ounces, of choſen Cinamonde one ounce and a halfe, of Ginger, of Salt Gemma, of eche ſeuen drammes, of the iuice of Lupines foure pounde, of the iuice of Endiue two pound, of raine water thirtie pounde. Mixe euerye thing togither, and boyle them according vnto Art, vntill the fourth part be conſumed: then ſtrain it, and make into the ſayd decoction twelue infuſions of freſhe Roſes gathered in the morning, and for euery infuſion put in ſeauen pounde of Roſes, and in the ende put therevnto of fine Sugar eight pounde, and make a ſirop. The vſe of which is to giue foure ounces, or more or leſſe after the diſpoſition of the perſon that ſhall vſe it, diſſolued with Cordiall waters, or with water of Lupilles, and Fumiterrie.

An excellent remedie for to heale the French diſeaſe.

TAke of Nutmegs, of Cardamomes, of Maſticke, of Cubebes, of Graines called in Latine Grana Paradyſi, of Cinamond, of Nuts of India, of eche one ounce, of the thrée ſortes of Saunders, of red Roſes, of Fumiterrie, and of the flowers of Borage, of eche two ounces, of the ſéedes of Bugloſſe, of Endiue, of ech one handfull, of all the kindes of Myrobolanes, of ech one dram, of the ſéedes of Coloquintida, of Bdellium, of Agarick, of choſen Turbit, of eche two drammes, of choſen Reubarbe halfe an ounce, of Manna one ounce and a halfe, of Camphire two drammes, of Muſke and of Amber, of eche one dramme. Braye thoſe thinges that are to be brayed, groſſely, and put them to diſſolue in .viij. pound of Aqua vitae the ſpace of .xxiiij. houres, and then diſtill it with a ſoft fire by a Limbeck, putting therevnto two pounde of Sugar, and in the ende put to it the Muſke and Amber. Of the which water giue vnto the ſicke perſon thrée drammes euery day continually the ſpace of fourtie dayes, if he be not weake, and you ſhall ſée a maruellous effect.

To purge one that hath the paine of the French diſeaſe.

TAke of Turbit halfe an ounce, of Diagredium one dram and a halfe, of Diadragant one ounce, of white Ginger two drammes, of Hermodactills two drammes, of Manna granata one dramme and a halfe, of Carthamus ſéedes halfe an ounce, of the iuice of Quinces one ounce, of the iuice of preparated Roſes one ounce, of the iuice of Sage thrée ounces, of Iuy water two ounces, of fine Sugar eight ounces, make a confection in morſels, of the which, giue the pacient to purge with halfe an ounce, in the morning early, and you ſhall ſée a verie good effect.

To cauſe the feuers Perhiodicae to ceaſe after they be prolonged.^[35]

INfuſe the leaues of Wormwoode in water the ſpace of ten houres, then take out the ſaid leaues, and caſt them awaye, and ſet the ſaid water to boyle, vntill the halfe be conſumed, of the which, giuing foure ounces vnto the ſicke, he ſhall ſweate in ſuch ſort that all the Feuers wil ceaſe which happen through colde humors.

To heale thoſe which haue the eye liddes infected of ſharpe or ſalt humors.

TAke of raine water and fill an earthen pot therewith that conteineth in quantitie ſixe pound, & ſet it vpon the fire, and when it beginneth to boyle, caſt into it of Sugar Candie, and of Verderame, of eche one ounce, of common Salt in pouder as much more, and after they haue boyled a little ſpace, take away the pot from the fire, and let it ſettle, and being ſtrayned, reſerue the cléere water to waſhe the eye lyddes, and put vpon it this ointment, take of Butter that is freſh one ounce, of Tutia preperated one dramme, of Aloes halfe a dramme, of Ambergréece one ſcruple, make pouder thereof, and the Butter being heated, meddle therewith the other thinges, and make therof an oyntment.

Againſt the falling ſickneſſe of children, and to heale the head of Catarres, happened through colde cauſes.

TAke of Mirrhe, of Labdanum, of ech one dramme, of Storax Calamite, one ſcruple and a halfe, of Cloues two ſcruples, of Maſtick and of Nutmegs, of eche two drammes, make a plaiſter, with braying thoſe things that are to be brayed, and mixing them with the Gum of an Oke, lay it vpon the cloſure of the pacients heade, the heares being firſt cut awaye with a raſor.

To heale thoſe which piſſe a bed.

TAke the bladder of a Gote or of a ſhéepe, burne it vppon a tyle on the fire, and giue the pacient to drinke with water and vinegar: or elſe boyle the teſticles of an Hare in good wine, and giue him to drinke of the ſame wine. It helpeth alſo to cauſe him to drinke before ſupper, a little Ney or Mirrhe with wine, and to annoint him vnder his yarde with the earth of a Smithes mill.

To heale the choking of the Matrix when it can not returne againe.

TAke of gréene Rew, and bray it well, and mixe it with Honie, and dip wooll therein made in forme of a tent, and put it into the fundiment, and preſently it will be awaked, and returne againe into hir ſelfe.

To purge the hote goute.

TAke of the Myrobolanes called Emblici, Chebuli, and Indi, of ech two drammes, of Reubarbe, of Scammoney, of eche halfe a dramme, of Aloes waſhed one dramme, of red Roſes, of Maſtick, of eche two ſcruples. Make a paſte of pilles with the iuice of Roſes. Of the which, giue the pacient to take, in the morning made and proportioned in thrée pilles.

To remedie the difficultie of piſsing through the impediment of fleume.

TAke of the herbe Clinopodium one handful, of the worms called Horſe flies dried in an Ouen, two drammes, boyle them in good white wine, vntill the thirde part be conſumed, and giue foure ounces thereof vnto the pacient to drinke two houres before meate, and you ſhall ſée a verie good effect.

To heale ſore and inflamed legges.

TAke of Ceruce, of Litarge, of eche fiue pounde, of white waxe two pounde, of oyle Oliue twentie pounde: boyle it with a ſoft fire, and make a ceare cloth to lay vpon the ſore.

To remedie the griefe of the pleuriſie when one is ſtopped that he cannot ſpit.

TAke of Loch de pino, two ounces, of Diapenideon one dramme and a halfe, of the pouder of the rootes of Enula Campana, and of the rootes of Ireos, of eche two drammes, of the iuice of Liquerice two drammes and a halfe, with as much ſtrop of Horehound as ſufficeth, and to make it more ſtronger to purge the breſt, in ſteade of the Gum, put in Nettle ſéedes.

To purge the breſt of the pleuriſie and Ptiſicke.

TAke of Gum Ammoniack one dramme and a halfe, of Saffron halfe a dramme, make fiftene pilles with Oximel ſquilliticum, of the which, cauſe the diſeaſed to take euerye morning one.

To heale the diſeaſe of the pleuriſie.

TAke of Nettle leaues, of Mallowes, of Camomill, of Flax ſéedes, of eche two handfulles, of Mirrhe two drammes, of Ammoniack one dramme and a halfe, boile them in two parts of water and one of vinegar, and make a fomentation vnto the diſeaſed part. And it will reſolue the impoſtume, it will facilitate the ſpettle▪ and mitigate the paine.

A liniment to remedie the diſeaſe of the pleuriſie.

TAke of white Lillies, of ſwéete Almonds, of eche one ounce, of the greaſe of a Hen, of freſhe Butter, of eche halfe an ounce, of Mucillage of Fenegreke, and of the iuice of Mallow rootes, of ech thrée drammes, of Storax Calamite two drams, of the pouder of Ireos rootes, of Enula, of eche thrée drammes, of Saffron halfe a dramme, of waxe as much as ſufficeth, make a liniment, with the which let the ſicke annoint the place of his griefe warme, morning and euening faſting.

Another for the ſame diſeaſe.

TAke of oyle of Linſéede two ounces, of Ammoniack, of Mirrhe, of eche one dram and a halfe, diſſolue the Gummes in vinegar, and with waxe make an ointment.

Another verie approued remedie for the ſame diſeaſe.

TAke of the white dung of a Dog one ounce, of Comin two drammes, of the fat of a Gooſe, or of a Hen two ounces, of the iuice of Coleworts as much as ſufficeth, braye euery thing, and make a plaiſter, which being extended vppon a Colewort leafe, and being warmed, lay it vpon the ſore.

To remedie the paine and inflammation of the Milt.

TAke of the dung of wood Doues one handfull, of Scolopendria, of the rindes of the rootes of Capers, and of Mellilot, of eche halfe an ounce, of Camomill, of Calamus aromaticus, of eche one handfull and a halfe, of Cloues two drammes, of Euphorbium two ſcruples, boile them in an earthen pot with two parts of water and one of vinegar, vntill the thirde part be conſumed, and with Sponges or a Felt dipped therein, fomentate the place with it warme.

To remedie or heale thoſe that haue the ſplene or quarterne agues.

TAke of the aſhes of a whet ſtone, or of the wormes called Millepedi, in Engliſh Sowes or Horſe wormes, of both one dram, of ſirop de Biſantijs one ounce, of Oximel ſquilliticum halfe an ounce, with aperetiue waters, cauſe the pacient to receiue it early in the morning, and you ſhall ſée a maruellous good ſucceſſe.

To heale thoſe that haue the ſplene, and paine in the liuer.

TAke of the filinges of Stéele preperated in vinegar ſixe drammes, of Citrack, of Gum Ammoniack of eche halfe an ounce, of ſirop de Biſantijs, as much as ſufficeth, make a lectuarie, and cauſe the ſicke to take the quantite of a ſpoonefull at one time.

To heale the falling from ſome high place.

TAke of Camomill, of Wormwood, and of Wheate Bran, of eche halfe a handfull, boyle them in wine, and being brayed, boyle them once againe in Hony, and lay it vppon the bruſed place.

To heale ſpots in the eyes.

TAke of the iuice of Wormwood well ſtrained, and put it into the eye: or elſe take of the iuice of Celendine, as much as you pleaſe, and put thereto of olde wine and of Salt, and being diſſolued and well mixed, put therof into the eye. It helpeth alſo to diſtill into the eye of the gall of an Hare, for that taketh away all miſtes or darkneſſe from the eyes.

To remedie teares or droppings of the eyes.

TAke of Aloes one ounce, of Roſes foure ounces, of the iuice of Wormwood two ounces, of ye iuice of Borage one ounce, of the iuice of Plantine as much more, of grounde Iuie one ounce, and of ſcraped Liquerice the like weight. Diſtill them in a Glaſſe veſſell in Balneo Mariae, then ſtrayne it thorow a cleane and fine linnen cloth, and drop therof into the eies when you go to bed.

Another for the ſame diſeaſe.

TAke of the herbe called Millifollie brayed, and mixe it with a little pouder of Incenſe, let it ſtande to diſſolue in good white wine the ſpace of .vii. dayes, and being ſtrayned in the euening, diſtill one or two drops therof into the eye.

To renew the ſight of olde men.

TAke a little Hony, put it into a glaſſe veſſell, and put therevnto of the galles of Corkes, of Hares, of Cles, and of Carmorantes, let them ſtand in the ſunne the ſpace of thirtie dayes, and as many more nights in the aire, and by diſtilling of the ſaid liquor into the eyes, you ſhall ſée a maruelous effect.

To remedie the redneſſe and paine of the eyes.

TAke the lunges of a Ramme, and lay it hote vpon the eyes, and it will ceaſe the griefe and redneſſe.

To heale ſore and bloudſhotten eyes.

TAke of Tutia preperated, of Maſtick, of Sarcacoll, of Gum Arabick, of eche like quantitie. Make pouder thereof and diſſolue them with Roſe water,^[36] and diſtill of the ſayde water into the eyes.

To heale the diſeaſe called Vertigo, and ſwelling of the arme, by reaſon of letting of bloud.

TAke a quantitie of white Horehound, of Rew, of Penyrial, and a little Salt, put them to boyle in an earthen pot with water vntill the thirde part be conſumed, then ſtraine it, and put vnto it a quantitie of Hony, and boyle it againe, vntill it become thicke. Of the which, giue the pacient to take one or two ſpoonefuls the ſpace of ſeuen mornings, and he wil be hole.

Againſt coldneſſe of ſtomack, and to cauſe a good colour.

TAke of Ginger, of Pepper, of Cinamond, of Peritorie, of Pionie, of Enula, of eche fiue ounces, of the filings of Iron preperated, the weight of all the reſt, braye them all togither, and let the ſicke take therof in all his meates.

To heale the diſeaſes of the ſtomacke.

TAke of Annis ſéedes two ounces, of Ginger one ounce, of Saffron halfe an ounce, of Comin one ounce, of Cinamond as much more, of white Sugar two ounces, bray them all into pouder, and giue therof vnto the ſicke to take with his meates.

To heale the paine in the body called the Colick.

TAke of Sage, of Artemeſia called Mugwort, of Smallage, of eche like quantitie, boyle them in good wine, vntill the thirde part be conſumed, and being ſtrayned, giue the ſicke to drinke foure ounces or ſomewhat more at one time, and he wil be hole.

To heale the flixe of bloud.

TAke a Hennes egge, and make an hole vppon the top, and take out the white, and fill it with beaten Pepper, then burne it in the fire, and make it into pouder, and being mixed with Wheate meale, make little fritters, and bake them, giue the ſicke partie to eate twice a day therof faſting.

To heale the flix and excoriations of the bellie.

TAke of Cinquefoyle, and take out the iuice, and giue it the ſicke to drinke: or elſe diſſolue the ſéedes of Carawayes in good wine, and giue it the ſicke to drinke. The pouder of the herbe called Virga paſtoris, giuen faſting in wine doth ſtoppe the flyxes.

To take away wrinkles out of the face.

TAke of Sothernwood, diſtill it in a Limbecke, and with the water waſh the face.

To heale the paine of the teeth.

TAke of the ſhauing of Hartes horne, and after it is well boyled in water, kéepe therof in your mouth: or elſe take of Pepper, of Pellitorie, of the rinde of Pomegranates, and Millifolie, boyle them in ſtrong vinegar, and being put into a little bag, lay it warme vpon the place of the griefe.

To heale ſwollen gummes.

TAke of Rew, and being well brayed with Hony and Salt, put it vpon the gummes, and you ſhal ſée a verie good effect.

To heale the ſtone in the bladder.

TAke of the vrine of a Gote, and giue it the pacient to drink, the ſpace of nine dayes, and he ſhall be hole: or elſe giue him to drinke of the bloud of a Foxe. It helpeth likewiſe to take the roote of Cinquefoyle, of Enula, of Capillus veneris, of Sancta Maria, of Saxifrage, and of the herbe Stichwort boiled in white wine, and giuen to drinke: or elſe take gréene berries of Iuy, of ground Iuy, of Percely of Alexandria, of ech halfe a handfull, bray them and diſſolue them in good wine, and giue it to drinke faſting.

The ende of the ſeconde Booke

Of the fourth and laſt part of the Secretes of the Reuerende Maister Alexis of Piemount.

The thirde Booke

To heale a windie impoſtume.

TAke of gréene Rew, of Commin, of Annys ſéedes, of Caraway ſéeds, of Ameos, and of Smallage of ech halfe an ounce, of olde oyle twiſe as much, put them all into a veſſell, and boyle them in water, and wyth the oyle that remayneth, annoynt the impoſtume, and binde vpon it a little warme Towe, and euery day before you laye on the playſter, or annoynt it, make fomentation vnto the place in this maner. Take of common aſhes, of the leaues of Bayes, of Camomyll, of Commin, of Rew, of Annys ſéedes, of Fennell, of Carawayes, and boyle them in water, and put therein of rawe yarne, and with that fomentate the place of the impoſtume.

To remedie the ioynts that are out of their place.

TAke of the meale of Orobo, of french peaſe, of Fig duſt, of ech half an ounce, of Maſtick, of Gum Arabick, and of Dragant, of Ceruce, of eche one ounce, of Mummie, of Boale Armenick, of eche halfe an ounce, hauing made powder therof, mixe them with the whyte of an Egge, and laye thereof vpon the ioynt.

To mollifie hardneſſe.

TAke of Bdellium, of Oppoponack, of ech halfe an ounce, diſſolue them in Wine, and put thereto of Swines greaſe, thrée ounces, of the fat of a Gooſe, and of a Hen, of eche one ounce: of the meale of Fenegréeke, and of Linſéedes, as much more, of Incenſe, of Maſtick, of eche halfe an ounce, of the rootes of marſhe Mallowes, and of Hartes horne burned, and put into a glaſſe with olie: and being boiled in Balneo Mariae, diſſolue the meales with the ſaide oyle and greaſe, and ſtirring it with a little water, bray thoſe things that are to be brayed, and then meddle all them togither, and make a playſter, putting thereto of Waxe.

To heale a rupture of the guttes.

TAke of Comfrey the greater, of the fruite of Cipers, of Gum Dragant, of Gum Arabick, of Maſtick, of Boale Armenick, of Sanguis Draconis, of Mumia, of Colophonie, of eche two drammes, of the heares of an Hare finely cut, one dramme: of ſodden Wine as much as ſufficeth, bray the ſaide things and mixe them with ſodden Hony, then make a playſter and laye it vpon the ſore.

To remedie the griefe of the Matrix.

TAke of Spiknard, of Squinant, of Nutmegs, of Cardamomes, of Galingale, of Setwall of eche halfe a dramme, of Cinamond, of Gynger, of Cloues, of Maces, of Folium, of Lignum Aloes, of Maſtick, of Cubebes, of Saffron, of Carret ſeeds, of Ameos, of Caſſia Lignea, of al the Mirabolanes, of Calamus Aromaticus, of eche two drammes: of Annys ſéedes, of Carawaies, of Baſyll, of Perſelie, of common ſalt, and of white Suger, the weight of all the reſt, and make therof pilles, or lozenges, and cauſe the woman to vſe of them.

A maruellous powder for the weakeneſſe of the ſight.

TAke of Caraway ſéedes, of Annys ſéedes, of Dyll, of Ameos, of Perſelie, of Smallage, of Fennell, of Bettonie, of Comin, of Calamint, of Penny Ryall, of Iſope, of Spiknard, of Gynger, Salgem, of Rewe, of Centrum galli, of eyebright, of Incenſe, of Maſtick, of Saffron, of all the Mirobalanes, of Folium, of Baſyll, of Cardamomes, of Galingale, of Sothernwood, of Sage, of Dittanie, of Pimpinell, of the Berries of Geneper, of Myntes, of Origanum, of Celendine, of the ſéedes of Pſillium, of Cubebes, of Nutmegs, of eche two drammes, braye them all into pouder, which, vſe with your meates, but greater quantitie in Winter then in Sommer: the vſe of this pouder healeth all colde diſeaſes in the head, it doth ſharpen the wyt, and make a good memorie.

To heale ruptures, or burſtings.

TAke of Pyche of Spaine, two ounces, of Pyche of ſhippes foure ounces, of Aloes Cicotrine, of red waxe, of Henbane, of eche two ounces, of Maſtick, of Incenſe, of Galbanum, of Oppoponack, of Gum Serapine, of eche as much more: of Pomegranat flowers, of Gawles, of Corrall, of Lapis hematitis, of eche two ounces, of Euforbium, of Ariſtologia Longa, and Rotunda, of Sanguis Draconis, of Boale Armenick, of eche one ounce, of Tyrpentine two ounces, of mans bloud ten ounces, boyle the ſayde bloude as long as you would veale, and being taken out, braye it, and mixe it with Fiſhe glewe, diſſolued in water, and put vnto it the gummes diſſolued alſo in water, with the other things made in pouder, and in the ende the Tirpentine. Then let it ſtande and coole, and caſt it vpon a Marble ſtone annoynted with oyle Oliue, and make a playſter, and lay it vpon the rupture: Then cauſe the partie to vſe thys lectuarie morning and euening before meat the quantitie of halfe an ounce at a time. Take of Maſtick, of Incenſe, of Sandarack, of Annys ſéedes, of the leaues and rootes of wylde Hartichokes of eche one ounce, of Roſes, of Pomegranat flowers, of eche as much more, of red Corall, of the heares of an Hare burned, of Gum Arabick, of Cipres Berries, of Lacca of the rootes of Geneper burnt, of eche twelue ounces, of Pſillium burned, of Sanguis Draconis, of Boale Armenick, of Veeches, of eche one ounce, of fine Sugar two pound, make a lectuarie.

To ſtaye the heare that falleth.

TAke of Spikenard halfe an ounce, of the leaues of Mirtels, one handefull, of Aloes, and of Beniomin of eche two drammes, of the ſéedes of wylde Myntes, one ounce and a halfe: of the rootes of Walwoort one handfull: of the leaues of Sene two drammes, boyle all theſe in halfe a Kettle of olde Wine, vntill the thirde part be conſumed, and with the decoction, waſhe often the rootes of the heares.

To heale the ſwelling of the arme through letting of bloud.

TAke of wheate meale as much as you pleaſe, and with Honie and Mylke make a playſter, and laye it vpon the ſore, or elſe take the leaues of Brioney, and being made warme with water, binde it vpon the diſeaſed arme.

To remedie the ſwelling of the legges.

TAke of the iuice of Walwoort, of Waxe, of Vineger, of Barlie meale of eche lyke quantitie, boyle it and make a playſter, and binde it vpon the ſore.

To heale the ſwelling of the bodie, and of the legges, through cold humors.

TAke of Bittony, of Pimpernell, of whyte Hoarehound, of Fennell rootes, of Smallage, and of red Waxe, of ech like quantitie, boyle them all in a ſufficient quantitie of water, vntill the thirde parte be conſumed, and giue the ſicke to drinke foure ounces thereof euery daye, putting vnto the water two pound of Hony.

To cauſe good fleſhe to growe in woundes.

TAke of the greaſe of a Hen, of a Gooſe, of a Swine, of hony, of eche one ounce, of wheate meale, and of the pouder of Incenſe, of eche halfe an ounce, of Aloes, of quick Lyme a little, of the iuice of Coalewortes as much as ſufficeth, make an oyntment, and put it vpon the ſore, or elſe take of Incenſe, of Maſtick, of Aloes, of the Pytche of Spayne, of Ariſtologia rotunda, of Ireos, of eche ſixe ounces, make a powder of euerie thing, & with oyle Oliue and Wax make an oyntment.

To heale ſore legges.

TAke of newe Wax two ounces, of Tyrpentine halfe an ounce, boyle them togither, and put into it the milke of a woman, that gyueth ſucke, and a little ſtrong Vineger, and make an oyntment.

To heale the diſeaſe called in Italian,^[37] Fuoco ſaluatico.

TAke of Incenſe halfe an ounce, of Ceruce, and of Wax, of eche as much more, of oyle of Roſes, and Violets of eche one ounce, of Wax as much as ſufficeth, make an oyntment and annoynt the knobbes, or elſe take of oyle Oliue two ounces, of Tirpentine, and of Butter, of eche one ounce, of Wax halfe an ounce, make an oyntment and vſe it.

To heale bones that are broken in the head in fewe dayes.

TAke of Tirpentine one pound, boyle it a little, and ſtrayne it, and put it againe vpon the fire, and adde therto of ſtrong Vineger one pounde, and beyng made hote ſtraine it agayne, then ſet it vpon the fyre, and put vnto it of Waxe fiue ounces, of ſaint Iohns worte in powder two ounces, boyle it well, and ſtrayne it, and when it is colde take it out, and waſh it with the milke of an Aſſe, or of a woman that giueth a childe ſucke, and vſe it vnto all broken bones, and ſores of the heade.

To mollifie hardened ſinewes.

TAke of oyle of Foxes, and of Cammomyll, of eche two ounces, of oyle of Linſéedes, of Coſtus, of Ireos, of Euphorbium, of Nardinum, of Wormewood, and of the filth of the oyle that is in wooll, of ech one ounce, of Vnguentum marciatom ſixe ounces, of Swines greaſe as much more, of Wax one ounce and a halfe: make an oyntment, and annoynt the place warme.

To mundifie Fiſtuloes, and other putrified ſores.

TAke of Agrimonie in pouder, and of a thinne péece of lether finely burned of eche two ounces, of quick lime one ounce, of Verderame as much more, mixe euery thing togither, and hauing made an oyntment vſe it.

A moſt precious oyle to remedie all ſores and griefes.

TAke of Gum Arabick, of Rubea Tinctorum, of Roſen, of oyle of Bayes, of Incenſe, of Mirrhe, of the fat of an Hen, of oyle of Iuniper, of Gynger, of long Pepper, of Cloues, of Cinamond, of common Pepper, of Imperatoria, of Calamus Aromaticus, of Lignum Aloes, of Piche, of the Gum of a Damſin trée, of a Peare trée, and of a Cherie trée, put all theſe things into a Still of Glaſſe, and diſtill the oyle by Alcumiſtry: or elſe take of Tyrpentine one pound, of Incenſe two drams, of Lignum Aloes one dramme, of Maſtick, of Cloues, of Galingale, of Cinamond, of Saffron, of Nutmegs, of Cubebes, of eche one dramme, of drie figges ſixe drammes, meddle all togither, after you haue brayed thoſe thinges which are to bée brayed, and put them into a Limbeck or Still of glaſſe, and cloſe it well, then diſtill it with a ſoft fire, and then you maye put vnto it of Lignum Balſamum, of Carpo Balſamum, and of Gum of Iuy, of eche one dramme, and reſerue the oyle that ſhall be drawen, to vſe for the foreſaid euils.

To heale the cloutes or ſpots in the face.

TAke of Tutia preperated thrée drammes, of Camphire ſixe drammes, of Cloues as much more, of Aloes Epatice thrée drammes, of Sanguis draconis foure drammes, of Verderame one dramme, braye thoſe things that are to be brayed, and make pouder thereof, then meddle them with waters of Bittonie, of Roſes, of Fennell, and of Rew, of eche ſixe ounces, of good white wine fiue ounces, worke them well togither the ſpace of an houre, then ſet them in the ſunne in a glaſſe veſſell the ſpace of one daye, and being ſtrained, drop thereof into the eyes.

To make the ſight cleare.

TAke of Siler Montanus, of Fennell, of Roſemarie, of Rew, of Celendine, of Bittonie, of eche halfe an ounce, of Eyebright two ounces, of Sugar nine ounces. Braye euerye thing into pouder, and vſe morning and euening to take a little therof.

To heale ſore breſts.

TAke of Sage, of Wormwood, and of Margerome, of eche halfe a handfull, boyle them in white wine, and with that wine waſh the ſores, and vpon it laye the ointment: Or elſe take of blacke Beanes parched, and make pouder therof, and mixe it with raw Hony and vſe it.

To heale little red ſpeckes in the face.

TAke of meale of Lupines, of bitter Almondes, of Baurack, of Radiſh ſéedes, of Cabage ſéedes, of the milke of Figges, with the iuice of Fenegréeke, and of Linſéedes, make a liniment, firſt waſhe the place where the ſpeckes be with a linnen cloth dipped in warme water, and rub the place vntill it become red: then morning and euening annoynt them with the liniment. Speckes are healed by annoynting them with the oyle of the ſéedes of Bombace.

A moſt excellent pouder to comfort the ſight, and all the defects of the head, of the ſtomack, and the diſeaſe called Scotomia and Vertigo,^[38] and the palſie, and all inwarde diſeaſes, it conſumeth the ſuperfluous humiditie of the braine, it helpeth the memorie: it was vſed of Frederick the Emperour.

TAke of Carawaye ſéedes, of Annis ſéedes, of Ameos, of Perſlye ſeedes, of Smallage ſéedes, of Fennell ſéedes, of Bittonie, of Comin, of Calamint, of Pulegium, of Iſope, of Spiknard, of Pepper, of Ginger, of Sage, of Rew, of Centrum galli, of Eyebright, of Incenſe, of Maſtick, of Saffron, of all the Myrabolanes, but the greater quantitie of the Citrines, of Cinamond, and of Squinant, of ech halfe an ounce, of Margerome, of Folium, of Baſill, of Cardamomes, of Galingale, of Liquerice, of eche two ounces. Bray them into verie fine pouder, of the which vſe to take in all your meates, but more in the winter than in other parts of the yeare.

To heale the griefe of the reynes, of the loynes, of the head, and the diſeaſes of the Matrix.

TAke of gréene Sauine fiue ounces, of the fruites of Cipres, lxv. drammes, of Roſemarie flowers, of Millifollie, of Matricaria, of Fenegreke, of Linſéedes, of eche ſixe ounces, infuſe the ſaid herbes to become tender by the ſpace of thrée days in water, then put there vnto of oyle nine ounces, and boyle it vntill the water be cōſumed, & being taken from the fire, ſtrain it thorow a linnen cloth, and put it vnto that that is ſtrayned, of Waxe, of Piche of Spaine, of Turpentine, of Galbanum, of Maſtick, of eche fiue ounces, of Storax Calamite, of Spiknard, of eche one pounde, of Balme foure ounces. Bray thoſe things that are to be brayed, and mixe euerye thing togither, and working it with the ſpatter, make an ointment.

To heale thoſe that haue the Ptiſick:

TAke of Nigella parched, of Grana tinctorum, of eche one dramme and a halfe, of the rindes of Pomecitrones dried thrée drammes, of Cloues two drammes and a halfe, of Lignū Aloes two drammes, of Balme, of dried Margerome, of eche one dramme, of red Roſes two ſcruples, make pouder thereof and lay it vpon the cloſure of the forepart of the head.

An odour againſt the ſame diſeaſe.

TAke of pure Labdanum, two ounces, of Storax Calamite, of Gallia Muſchata, of eche halfe an ounce, of Lignum Aloes, of Cloues, of eche one dramme, with the Mucillage of Gum Dragagant drawne with Margerome water, make as it were a Naſtalle, ^[39] and faſten a thred vnto the toppe, that you may put it into, and drawe it out of the noſe.

A fumigation for the ſame diſeaſe.

TAke of Ariſtologia rotunda, of Incenſe, of Maſtick and of Cloues, of eche fiue drammes and a halfe, of yelow Arſnick thrée drammes, with butter or fat of a Cowe, make little Cakes in forme of Lupines, of which put into the fire, and receiue the fume by the mouth and noſe.

To ſtop a hote Catarre.

TAke of Sterche, of Gum Dragant, of hulled Beanes, of the ſéedes of white Poppie, of the rindes of Gum Arabick, of Bole Armenick, after you haue brayed them make Pilles, with the Murillage of Pſillium, and Quince ſéedes, in maner of Lupines, and let the partie holde often therof in his mouth.

To ſtay a colde Catarre.

TAke of Storax Calamite, of Cipres nuts, of Maſtick, of Incenſe, of Labdanum, of Amber, of eche one dramme, of ſcraped Liquerice, of Reyſons, of ech one dram and a halfe, make likewiſe Pilles therof like vnto Lupines, and cauſe the ſicke to kéepe therof in his mouth as well by day as by night: or elſe make theſe more ſtronger, take of Spiknarde one dram, of Maſtricke two drammes and a halfe, of Bole Armenick waſhed with Roſe water two drammes, of Gum Dragant, of Gum Arabick, of eche one dramme, of Sugar Candie one ounce, with the ſirop of Lillies make Pilles in forme of Lupines, and vſe them in manner as you doe the other aforeſaide.

To heale the ſame diſeaſe.

TAke of Diadragantum frigidum, one ounce and a halfe, of Pennets two ounces, of Loch de prino foure drammes, of Dates two, of Reyſons without kirnels halfe an ounce, of Ireos two drammes, of the ſéedes of Mallowes, of the ſéedes of Bombace, of eche one dram, with the ſirop of Mayden heare, make a lectuarie, of the which the ſicke perſon ſhall take often into his mouth, and ſhall from time to time ſwallow it downe by little and little.

To heale thoſe that be Melancholick, and are in a furie or rage.

TAke of Borage flowers, of Bugloſſe, of Sorell ſéedes, of Scariola, of Endiue, of Violets, of Mayden heare, of Politricon, of Gallitricon, of eche two drammes, of Piſtaches foure ounces, make an infuſion by the ſpace of .xxiiij. houres, in the iuice of Borage, and put thereto of Pine kernels mundiſted thrée ounces, of the rinds of the Miriobolanes, called Indi, one ounce, of Iacinctes, of Smeraldes, and of Saphires, of ech one dramme, of the boane of a Hartes heart, of Doronnoci, of Setwall, of eche two drammes and a halfe, of Lapis armenis, of Lapis lazuli preperated, of eche two ſcruples, of white Suger one pound and a halfe, boyle the Suger at a ſoft fyre, with a pounde of the iuice of Pome ryalls, vntill the iuice be conſumed: And when it beginneth to coole, adde vnto it the powders, in the ende, put vnto it foure graynes of Amber, and of Muſke two graynes, and make a lectuarie, of the which cauſe the ſick partie to take morning and euening two houres before meate, hauing firſt made the vniuerſall remedies, as purging, letting of bloud. &c.

An oyntment to remedie the ſores of the noſe.

TAke of Ceruce, of Lead burned, of eche one ounce, make powder, and waſhe it, and with oyle of Mirtels make an oyntment, and vſe to annoynt the noſe.

To ſeperate or deuide a corrupted bone from the ſound.

TAke of gréene Figs two, of Rew one handefull, bray them togither, and make little cakes, and reſerue them: And when it ſhall be néedefull to vſe thereof, braye them, and put of the ſayde pouder into the ſore, and it will cauſe the good bone to become whyte, and the periſhed will appeare black.

To heale one which by ſcratching with his nailes hath made a ſore.

TAke of Litarge two ounces, of Ceruce, halfe an ounce, of Boale Armenick thrée ounces, of burned Lead halfe an ounce, of Terra ſigillata two ounces, of vineger, and of oyle of Roſes, as much as ſuffyceth to make an oyntment.

To remedie the burning of vrine.

TAke of Lettys ſéedes, of Porcellane, of eche two ſcruples, of the ſéedes of white Poppie, one ounce and a halfe, of the ſéedes of Scariola, of Sorell, of Endiue, of eche one dram, of the pulpe of Damaſke Prunes, of the pulpe of Sebeſtians, of eche two ounces, of Barlie flower thrée ounces, of Pennets, foure ounces, of Spodium one dramme, of Gumme Dragant, of ſcraped Liquerice, of Gumme Arabick, of eche two drammes, of Sugar Candie ſixe ounces, of Sugar Roſet. viii. ounces, of Mucillage of Sebeſtians ſeuen ounces. Make pouder of thoſe things that are to be brayed, and mixe them with the Sugar and Pennets, and boyle them all in foure ounces of the iuice of ſwéete Pomegranates, vntill the iuice be conſumed, and make therof a lectuarie.

Another for the ſame diſeaſe.

TAke of the iuice of the flowers of water Lillies, of Violets, and of the iuice of Virga paſtoris, of eche two ounces, of Barly flower fiue ounces, of red Saunders, of Violet flowers, of eche halfe an ounce, of Endiue ſéedes, of Lettice, of Scariola, of Purcelane, of eche two drammes, of Saffron, and of Spike, of eche one ſcruple, of whites of Egges two, bray them all with the flower, and with a little oyle of gréene Oliues, in a Morter of Lead and a Peſtell of the ſame, medling togither the ſayd things to make a liniment to annoint the reynes, and vnder the member: or elſe take of Vnguentum Sandalinum of Populeon, of eche halfe an ounce, of Camphire halfe a dramme, mixe them with the iuice of Semperuiue, and make an ointment: or elſe take of the yolkes and whites of Egges thrée, of oyle of Roſes omphacine one ounce and a halfe, of the flower of Barlie one ounce, of Saffron one ſcruple, of preperated Corianders, of Sorell ſéedes, and of Mirtels, of ech halfe a dramme, braye all the things in a morter with a peſtell of Leade, adding thereto in the ende of Vnguentum Populeon one ounce, and annoint therwith as is aforeſaide.

Another for the ſame diſeaſe.

TAke the white of a new layde Egge, of Camphire halfe a ſcruple, of the milke of a woman which hath brought forth a daughter, of the mucillage of Pſillium, and of white Sief without Opium, of eche as much as ſufficeth, cauſe to bée ſquirted therof into the pipe of the mans member. And then take of the flowers of water Lillies, of Violets, and of Mallowes, of eche one handfull, boyle them in water vntill the thirde part be conſumed, and warme in the ſaide decoction the Gether of a Lambe, and lay it vpon the loweſt part of the bellie, and about the nether parts of his yarde, vntill the ointment become colde, and working thus certaine times, you ſhall ſée a maruelous helpe.

To reuiue one that is fallen thorow the falling ſickneſſe.

TAke of the iuice of Rewe halfe an ounce, of Caſtor one dramme, mixe them togither, and in the liquor bath little lockes of wooll, and put them into the noſe, and you ſhall ſée a preſent effect.

A more excellent remedie againſt empoyſments than is common Triacle.

TAke of Iuniper berries, of Cloues, of Nutmegges, of the rootes of Enula, of eche two drammes, of the rootes of Ariſtologia longa, and rotunda, and of Gentian, of eche ſixe drammes, of Purcelane ſéedes, of Sorell, of Doronici, of white Ben and red, of eche one dram, of the bone of an Harts hart, of Lignum Aloes, of white and red Corall, of the ſhauings of Iuorie, of Bay berries, of Maſtick, of eche two ſcruples, of Rew one dramme, of drie Figges, of Reyſons, of the pulpe of Dates, of eche one ounce, of Cinamond, of Liquerice, of eche halfe an ounce, of Tormentill, of Cardus ſanctus, of white Dittanie, of eche thrée drammes, of ſwéete Almondes, of Pine kirnels, and of the common ſéedes, of eche one ounce, of Troſſes of Agarick ſixe drams, of Dog Fennell two drams, of Terra ſigillata, and of Terra Militenſe, of Bole Armenick, of eche two ounces, of common Mummia, of Setwall, of eche one dramme, of Camphire halfe a dram, of Dia trion Sandalon, and of Diarhodon Abbatis, of eche two drams, of the rindes of Ceder apples, of the fragments of Smiraldes, of eche one dramme, of Muſke one ſcruple, of Mitridate two ounces.

To heale a thinne Catarre.

TAke of Plantine water one pounde, of Roſe water thrée ounces, of red and white Saunders, and of Cloues, of ech one dramme, of Camphire halfe a dramme, of vinegar of Roſes foure ounces. Make pouder of thoſe things that are to be brayed, and meddle them togither, then make hote a plate of Iron, and ſtrewe vppon it ſome of the ſame pouder in a cloſe Chamber, that the ſicke perſon may receyue the fume by his noſe and mouth.

To cauſe a pellet of a Dagge or Piſtolet which is in the fleſh to come forth.

TAke Bittonie and braye it well, and meddle it with the fat of an Hare, reducing it into the forme of an oyntment, and cauſe it to be kept vpon the wound, and in ſhort ſpace you ſhall ſée the pellet iſſue forth.

To remedie a ſwelling or paine that happeneth after a wound is healed.

TAke of Oleum Nardinum, of oyle of Caſtor, of oyle of Turpentine, of oyle of Coſtus, of oyle of Wormwood, of oyle of Rew, of Vnguentum Aragon, of Althea, of Marciaton, of the greaſe of a Rauen, of eche two ounces, of Ireos in pouder, of Linſéedes, and of Fenegreke, of eche one ounce, of Ariſtologia longa and rotunda, of eche halfe an ounce, of Waxe as much as ſufficeth, make a liniment thereof, and vſe it with happie ſucceſſe.

To purge a wound, and to draw out that which was faſtened therein.

TAke of Incenſe, of Maſtick, of Spaniſhe Pich, of eche one ounce, of the fat of a Ram two ounces, of oyle Oliue as much more, of the iuice of Plantine, of the iuice of Taxus barbatus, of Elders, and of Scabioſe, of eche one ounce, mixe all theſe with fiue whites of Egges, and make an oyntment.

To heale bruſings of the head with broken bones or without.

TAke of Salt, of Hony, or olde white wine, of Sulphur, and of Bittonie, of eche like quantitie, braye them and make a plaiſter therof, and lay it vpon the ſore, and if there be a bone broken, that the bloud be entred in at ſome ſmall fiſure, then take of the meale of Rie, and of the meale of Otes, of eche fiue drammes, of the iuice of Plantine one dramme and a halfe, of Lapacium acutum one dramme, and make a plaiſter thereof with good Malmeſey.

To draw out things faſtned in the fleſh, as thornes and ſuch like.

TAke of the rootes of Polipodie, and being well brayed with Barrowes greaſe as much as ſufficeth,^[40] make a plaiſter, and lay it vpon the place: or elſe take of Farfara, and braye it with Barrowes greaſe as is before ſaide, and lay it vpon the ſore, and preſently it will doe the effect.

To heale the Kings euill and other harde impoſtumes.

TAke of Muſtarde ſéede, of Nettle ſéede, of Sulphur, of the ſpume or fome of the Sea, of Ariſtologia, of Bdellium, of Ammoniack and of olde oyle, of eche like quantitie, bray all things that are to be brayed, and diſſolue the Gummes in vinegar and make a plaiſter.

To remedie the paine of the backe.

TAke of the iuice of Millifolie, and put it into a viall of glaſſe well cloſed and luted, then put it into an Ouen to boile, and after it is taken out, you ſhall finde in the Viall oyle, with the which, annointing the back, or any other place that is grieued, you ſhall ſée a maruelous effect.

To heale the redneſſe of the noſe.

TAke of Borax two drammes, of the meale of red Ceche peaſon as much more, of Camphire one dramme, of the flower of Beanes as much more, braye them into fine pouder, and with the iuice of Onyons, or with clarified Hony make an ointment, and annoint the place: or elſe, braye the ſtone of an Oxe gall or Bulles, and with the oyle of Pech ſtones make an ointment for the ſaid paine. It helpeth alſo to infuſe Beanes to become tender in vinegar, the ſpace of eyght dayes, and being taken out and dried, make pouder therof, then diſſolue it with the white of an Egge, and annoint therwith the noſe.

To heale one that ſpitteth bloud through the rupture of a veine.

AFter the diuerſions or vniuerſall purgings as the cure requireth, are made by the Phiſition. Giue the diſeaſed to drinke one dram and a half of Lapis hematitis in pouder, in as much Plantine water as ſufficeth, and you ſhall ſée the effect.

To heale the euill colour of the face, and the Ptiſicke.

DIſtill from the Moneth of Iune vntill September, the rootes of Pollipodie of the Oke, and giue the ſicke to drinke at one time thrée or foure ounces in the morning, and you ſhall haue your intent.

To heale ſores in the naturall places of women.

DIſtill in a Limbecke in Iune the rootes of Léekes, and with the water that ſhall be diſtilled, waſh the ſores or ruptures, bathing therein péeces of linnen, or little bagges, and put them into the place.

To heale the knobbes which remaine in the ioynts after the paine of the goute.

TAke a Storke, and pull off the fethers, and the garbidge being taken out, fill it with all the ſorts of fatts that you may haue, except the fat of a Swine, and put them into the bodye of the ſaid bird, then dreſſe it, and lay it to roſt, kéeping vnder it a veſſell to receyue the dripping which ſhall come therof, and if you take the ſaid fat or drippings, and put it into another of the ſaid Storkes, and lay it to roſte againe, it will be the better, then put it into a veſſell of glaſſe, or earth that is glaſed, and let it ſtande in the ſunne the ſpace of one day, then kéepe it as a precious liquor to annoint the knobbes in the ioyntes.

To remedie the ſtinch of the mouth.

TAke of Sage two ounces, of Roſemarie flowers halfe an ounce, of Cloues fiue drammes, of Cinamonde one dram and a halfe, of Nutmegs one ſcruple, bray euerye thing, and with Honie make a lectuarie, and giue thereof in the morning halfe a ſpoonefull, and then drinke a little red wine, wherein is boyled a little Sage, and thus doe euery daye vntill you haue your purpoſe.

To heale the creſtie growings of the fundiment.

TAke of the herbe Peritorie and bray it, with the herbe Millifolie, putting thereto a little Salt, and being brought to the forme of a plaiſter, lay it vppon the place: or elſe bray an Onyon, and put thereto a little Capillus Veneris, and of the rootes of Ariſtologia rotunda, and being medled togither, lay it vpon the ſore in maner of a plaiſter.

To heale the Collick.

TAke of the leaues of Dodder a handfull and a halfe, of the leaues of wilde Mallowes one handfull, of the Larde of an olde Hogge one pound, braye euery thing well in a morter of Marble, and being ſomewhat warme, make a plaiſter vppon the bellie, where the paine is. And with this giue him to drinke fiue or ſixe ounces of oyle of ſwéete Almondes, with which is mixed foure or ſixe drops of perfite Aqua vitae.

To heale the palſey of the tongue.

TAke drie Figges and mundifie them from their ſkinnes, then take a dram of their pulpe, and put therto ſixe graines of perfite Euforbium, and hauing brayed it, meddle them togither, and let the ſicke perſon holde the quantitie of a little Beane vnder his tongue, and let him ſpit often.

To remedie the paine of the head proceeding through a hote or colde cauſe.

TAke of the rootes of Brionie and bray them, and boile them in olde oyle, and a little wine, and with the ſayde oyle being warmed annoynt the place of the griefe: or elſe take of the oldeſt oyle you can get, & mixe therewith thrée or foure graines of the pouder of Euforbium, and annoynt the ſore place, the bodie being firſt purged, and then purging the dead, by drawing vp into the noſe the iuice of Rew. Taking héede that if the paine doe happen through a hote cauſe, hauing firſt purged the bodie, or let it bloud by the veine, annoynt the griefe with this liuiment folowing. Take of the iuice of ſower Grapes two ounces, of the dregges of ynek halfe an ounce, of Saffron fiue graynes, meddle them together, and make a liniment.

To remedie the griefes of the head and neck.

TAke of the oile of ſwéete Almonds thrée ounces, of the meale of marſhe Mallowes, halfe an ounce, of Waxe as muche as ſufficeth, make an oyntment at the fyre, with the which being warme, annoynt the ſicke morning and euening.

To remedie the dimneſſe of ſight.

TAke of the rootes of Radiſhes in the euening, taken at that preſent out of the earth, & being made cleane cut them in the middle with a knife, and put them into a verie cleane diſhe, and let the rootes lye with their cuttes downewarde, then let them ſtande a whole night in the ayre, and of the water that ſhall diſtill from them into the diſhe, drop into the eyes, and you ſhal haue great eaſe, or elſe making water of Gum Cerapine, drawne by Alcumiſtrie, and diſtilling thereof into the eyes, it will make a maruellous effect in taking awaye the dimneſſe and other defectes of the eyes.

To heale the paine of the flanke.

TAke of the lyuer of an olde ſea Vrchen and drie it, and being made in pouder, giue the ſicke to drinke thereof in warme broth the quantitie of a dram faſting, and you ſhall ſée a maruellous effect, and boyle with oyle Oliue nettle leaues, and putting thereto a little Saffron, laye it vpon the place of the griefe in maner of a playſter.

To heale a burning canker called in Italian, Fuoco ſaluatico.

TAke of whole Beanes one handful, of the Branne of Barly as much more, of the leaues of Mallowes two handfuls, boyle them in as much water as ſufficeth, vntill the halfe be conſumed, and with the ſayde decoction waſhe the ſore twice a daye, that is, morning and euening, and then annoynt it with thys oyntment. Take of Lytarge in pouder one ounce, of oyle Oliue ſeuen ounces, mixe the Lytarge with the oyle in a Potynger, and put therto of whyte Wine, alway ſtirring it with a ſpatter, vntill it come to the forme of a liquide oyntment, with which annoynt the ſore.

To purge the matrix of women.

TAke of the leaues of Tanſey, and drie them, and bray them into pouder, of the which cauſe the woman to drinke halfe an ounce in good whyte wine, and it will purge the matrix commodiouſly: the lyke effect doth the iuice of Paritorie giuen do drinke.

To ſtop the flixe of the bloud of the Hemerods.

TAke of the flowers of Taxus barbatus, of the ſéedes of Bombace, and of Plantine ſéedes, and boyle them in ſharp Wine, and waſh often thoſe partes, and you ſhall ſée the effect.

To heale the coldneſſe of the matrix.

TAke of Pulegium, in the time when it hath flowers, and hauing diſtilled it by a Limbeck, giue to drinke of the water that ſhall be drawne, two ounces for euery time, in the morning faſting, and laſt at night, and you ſhall haue your intent: it will alſo prouoke the termes.

To drie vp the ſuperfluous humiditie of the Vuola and of the gummes.

TAke Pulegium, and boyle it with drie figges in vinegar, and with the ſaid decoction gargarize, and waſh often your mouth, and you ſhall ſée a happie ſucceſſe.

To take ſpottes from the face.

TAke of Allum Succarine thrée ounces, of freſh butter two ounces, of oyle of Tartar one ounce, meddle euerye thing togither, and make it in forme of an oyntment. With the which, the ſpace of eyght dayes, at night when you go to bed, annoynt the cloutes or ſpots: and in the morning waſhe them with warme water wherein hath bene boiled Bran of wheate. It helpeth likewiſe to bray the rootes of white Lillies, and with Hony and white Waxe to make an ointment, and therwith to annoint the place: or elſe take a Bottel of glaſſe, and fill it with Roſemarie flowers, and cloſe it with new Waxe, and burye it halfe in ſande, and couer the vpper part with a cup, and let it ſtande ſo the ſpace of one moneth, and you ſhall ſée the flowers turned into water, the which ſtraine and kéepe in a veſſell well cloſed, as a precious thing to worke the effect aforeſaid.

To heale a Ringworme.

AFter you haue purged the bodie of colericke humors, put into the wound of the iuice of the tender leaues of a wilde Oliue trée, or the leaues themſelues well brayed: or elſe take two or thrée neſtes of Waſpes, and a handfull of the combes of Bées, with all the yong in them, and braye them well, and putting thereto a little Hony, make a liniment to put into the fore. And this of his owne nature doth heale any ſuch euill.

To heale the flixe of the bellie.

TAke and drinke the bloude of a Ducke, and it will doe the effect: or elſe take the flowers of Filberds, and drie them in an ouen, then braye them into pouder, and giue the ſicke a dramme therof to drinke in good wine. And the liuers of roſted Pullets giuen vnto the ſicke to eate, doe very much helpe.

To heale the paine of the loynes.

TAke of the ſéedes of Aſparagus, and of Commin, of eche one dramme, bray them, and with good wine giue the ſicke to drinke. The like effect worke the ſéedes of Perſeneps giuen to drinke: or elſe two drammes of Enula Campana rootes giuen in wine. It helpeth likewiſe to make fomentation vnto the place with liquide Piche, Sulphur viuum, and Salt boyled togither, and dip therein newe ſhorne wooll vnwaſhed, and as hote as you can ſuffer it, laye therof twice a daye vppon the ſore: or elſe lay onely vppon it quick Brimſtone brayed, mingled with greaſe and made warme.

To heale thoſe that piſſe in their beddes.

TAke of the hoofes of a Bore or tame Hogge, and giue the pacient to drinke therof in red wine, or in broth. It helpeth alſo ſo take the tongues of thrée Géeſe, and being roſted to eate them. As alſo to giue to drinke being made in pouder of Snayles founde out of their ſhelles in wine, and you ſhall finde that they will worke a maruelous experience.

To heale the ſores of the feete.

TAke a quantitie of the Aſhes made of Hennes dunge, and being medled with Hony, make thereof an oyntment, and it will heale thoſe ſores, or elſe take the harde ſhell of a Tortys burned, and laye the aſhes diſſolued with Wine and oyle vpon the ſayde ſores, and it healeth them. As alſo doth the lyke effect, to take the oyntment made of Shéepes ſewet diſſolued with Waxe, adding thereto a little roche Allum.

To kyll wormes in the eares.

TAke of the ſéedes and gréene leaues of Hempe, & taking out the iuice, put thereof warme into the eares, and you ſhall ſée the effect. Or elſe, take the Gawle of a Bull, of clarified Hony, of eche lyke quantitie, and boyling it in an earthen veſſell, meddle it well togither, and reſerue it in a Viall of Glaſſe, and when néede requireth, being a little warme, put thereof with wooll into the eare, firſt cleanſing the eare from filthe.

To remedie the hurtes of the eares happened through entring of water into them.

TAke a quantitie of Gum Iuy, & of the iuice of black Béetes, and of the iuice of a Bremble, meddle them togither, and being made warme, put therof into the eares, and it will ceaſe the payne, and dry vp the water, it helpeth alſo the griefes of the eares, to take the gawle of a Swine, and being mixed with the iuice of Léekes, and warmed, to put therof into the eares.

To heale ſores that are ingendred in the eares.

TAke a Pomegranat, and hauing taken out the meat within, fill it with Hony, and let it boyle well in the embers with a ſoft fyre, and put of that being whot into the eares.

To diſſolue impoſtumes vnder the eares.

TAke of the meale of Lynſéedes, as much as you think good, and boyle it in oyle, and Hony togither, putting thereto of Salt, and aſhes made of a wylde Figge trée, and laye it vpon the ſwelling in forme of a pultace. The lyke effect is done, to take Gladian rootes beyng boyled, and brayed with ſalt, and layde vpon the griefe.

To heale the ſtripes of the eyes.

TAke of Byttonie leaues verie well brayed, and binde them vpon the place of the ſtrype, and you ſhall ſee a verie good effect. It helpeth alſo to meddle with meale of beanes womans Milke, and to make it in forme of a playſter, and to lay it vpon the ſore eye.

To remedie the loſſe of appetite vnto meate.

TAke of the ſéedes of Speare Trifalie, & boile them in wine, and by the ſpace of thrée dayes continually cauſe the diſeaſed to drinke halfe a Cup of the decoction, then let him drinke one dram of Gynger infuſed in Vineger thrée other dayes, at the ſame houre, and let him be well couered in his bed when he beginneth to ſweat, and you ſhall ſée a maruellous ſucceſſe.

A maruellous remedy againſt ſores and woundes.

TAke of the oyle of Momordica two ounces, of the oyle of ſaint Iohns worte one ounce,^[41] of the marrow of a Bufalo halfe an ounce, put all theſe togither into a ſtill of glaſſe well cloſed, and beyng luted ſet it to the fyre, and after it is reduced to a forme within ye ſtill, work it with maruellous good ſucceſſe.

To preſerue one from poyſoning,

YOu muſt take héede that you eate not things of ſtrong fauor, or of a verie ſwéete taſte, bicauſe that the bitterneſſe & ſtinch of poyſons in this maner is wont to be couered, for the ouer ſwéete, ſower or ſalt thing mixed with poyſon doth hide the bitterneſſe of it. At what time therfore you ſhall haue any ſuſpect to haue drunke poiſon, drinke preſently after it of the ſéeds of Turneps, or of the rootes in Wine, or of Neppe, and you ſhall be ſafe.

Againſt the bitings of venemous beaſts.

TAke of Onyons and braye them, and meddle therewith of Salt, and Hony, as much as you pleaſe, & make it in forme of an oyntment, and lay it vpon the ſore, and it will take away the paine, and remedie the poyſoning.

Againſt the ſtinche of the noſe.

TAke of the confection which is put into Triacle called Hedicroo, diſſolue it in wine, and annoynt within the noſe oftentimes, and you ſhall obtaine your intent.

To heale the griefes of the fundiment.

TAke of the tender leaues of Henbane, and of Purcelane, and of crummes of bread infuſed in wine, the yolke of an Egge roſted hard, of eche like quantitie, of oyle of Roſes as much as ſufficeth, braye them all: then fomentate the place with the decoction of Roſes, and of Mellilot, and laye vpon it the Cataplaſme aforeſaid.

Againſt the impotencie of the Genitale member.

TAke of raw Cicers, of mundified Pine kirnels, of ech two ounces, of the ſéedes of Rocket, and of Pepper, of eche one ounce, of Hony as much as ſufficeth. Make a lectuarie, and cauſe the ſicke partie to take two drammes therof at a time in good wine. It helpeth likewiſe to take of Pepper, of Pine kirnels, of Percely, of the Piſell of an Hart, and of Turpentine, of eche like quantitie, being brayed, mixe them with Hony, and vſe it as you doe the other: or elſe drinke in the morning a potinger of Gotes milke warme, as it is milked, and put therein two or thrée drammes of the pouder of Cloues.

To heale an impoſtumed Collick.

CAuſe the partie to be let bloud in the veine Baſilica, and if by chaunce there follow preſently retention of vrine, draw bloud out of the veine Saphena, and lay vppon the griefe this oyntment. Take of waxe fiue ounces, of oile of Camomill two ounces, of oile of Roſes as much more, of the meale of Beanes halfe an ounce, of the yolkes of Egges fiue, with the Mucillage of Linſéedes, make an ointment.

Againſt the biting of a mad dogge.

TAke of Vinegar one pound and a halfe, of Pich one pound, of Oppoponack three ounces, boyle the Pich in Vinegar, with the which diſſolue the Oppoponack, and being layd vppon the biting, it will not ſuffer the wound to cloſe, and this is a conuenient medicine againſt knobbes of hard fleſh. Wherefore vnto women or children you muſt make ſuch a medicine liquide with Oleum irinum, and vſe it.

Againſt indurate impoſtumes,^[42] periſhed Condilomi and hardened breſtes.

TAke of Litarge of ſiluer, of Lime, of eche one pounde, of Manna, of Incenſe thrée ounces, of white waxe as much more, of Galbanum one ounce and a halfe, of Allum and of Turpentine, of eche one ounce and a halfe, of Ireos and of Coperus, of eche ſixe drammes, of Gawles, and of Mirrhe, of eche eyght drammes, of Hony eyghtene ounces, of oyle foure pounde and a halfe, put the Litarge and the Lime vnto the oyle, and boyle them, laboring them with the ſpatter, and when it ſhalbe thicke, put thereto the white waxe, the Turpentine, and the Galbanum firſt ſodden in hony: and being mixed, and taken from the fire, adde thereto the other things in pouder: or elſe take of Bitume, of Litarge, of eche foure pounde and a halfe,^[43] of oyle Oliue ſeuen pound and a halfe, boyle them togither, and put thereto of waxe fiue ounces, of Galbanum, and of Mirrha, of eche as much more. Make therof a plaiſter.

To diſſolue an impoſtume vnder the eare.

TAke of ſwines greaſe ſixe ounces, of Waxe two ounces, of the whytes of rawe Egges two, of Hony as much as of the Egges, of Figge duſt as much as ſufficeth: Diſſolue the Waxe with the greaſe, then put thereto the whytes of the Egges by little and little, then meddle therewith the Hony and meale and vſe it.

To diſſolue the kings euill, and euery hard impoſtumation.

TAke of Salt Peter one pound, of Lytarge of Siluer, as much more, of the filthe of oyle veſſelles foure pounde, of Galbanum foure pound and a halfe, braye the Salt, and the Lytarge, and putting thereto the filthe, braye it agayne, and ſet it to boyle in an earthen veſſell, laboring it often with a ſpatter, and when it doth not cleaue to the fingers, take it from the fyre, and bray the Galbanum with a peſtell of wood, and meddle and diſſolue them togither, and being wrought vpon Marble, kéepe it to vſe when néede ſhall require, it will be verye maruellous.

Againſt trembling through ſome melancholy humor.

TAke of Pine kernels two drammes waſhed with warme water, of ſwéete Almondes, of Reyſons, of Piſtaches, of eche one dramme, of Gynger, of Saffron, of whyte and red Ben, of Setwall, of the ryndes of Pomecitrones, of Balme, of eche one dram, of Margarites, of red Corrall, of Cloues, of Maces, of Cardamomes, of eche halfe a dramme, of yelowe Saunders, of Gum Dragant, of Eum Arabick, of eche two ſcruples, of Sugar ſixtene drammes, diſſolue the Suger with Balme water, and make a confection in morſels, of the which the ſicke muſt take euery euening the quantitie of a Cheſtnut, two houres before ſupper.

A confection to heale miſtes or dimneſſe of the ſight.

TAke of the iuice of Fennell halfe a pounde, of the iuice of Rew, of the iuice of Selendine, and of Margerom, of eche halfe an ounce, mundifie them all, and take of clarified Hony one pound: boyle them togither vnto a iuſt heigth, & put therto of Eyebright one ounce and a halfe, of Fennell ſo doe halfe an ounce, of Maces, of Cubebes, of Cinamond, of long Pepper, and of Cloues, of eche two drammes, make them into pouder, and meddle them and make a lectuarie, of the which cauſe the Patient to take at night when he goeth to bed halfe a ſponeful: notwithſtanding let him leaue to take it in the ſommer when the weather is hote, or elſe temper it with ye greater part of Sugar Roſet. Then take of Fennell waters diſtylled through a Limbeck, of Margerom, of Celendine, of Rew, of eche two ounces: in the which waters diſſolue of Saffron one dramme, and of Antimonie two drammes, diſtill it thorowe a Felt, and of the water that ſhall be drawne, drop into the eyes twice a daye.

Againſt the weakeneſſe of the ſight.

AFter the purging of the bodye, take of the leaues of Bettonie, of Rewe, of Eyebright, of Annys ſéedes, of Cinamonde, of Gynger, of Cardamomes, of Fennell ſéedes, of Percely, of [•]ilermontanus, of Origanum, of Hiſſope, of Cubebes, of Liqueris, of eche one dramme, of Sugar vnto the quantitie of the other things, then make them all into pouder, and being mixed together make a lectuarie, of the which let the patient take halfe a ſponefull, two houres after ſupper.

An other for the ſame purpoſe.

TAke the Eyebright two ounce, of Fenegreke fiue drams, of Mace, of Cubebes, of Cinamond, of long Pepper, of Cloues of eche one dram, then ſearce them, and make a lectuarie with a pound of clarified Hony, and of the iuice of Fennel, and of boiled Celendine clarified, of ech half an ounce, boyle the iuices with the Hony, vntill they become thick, and in the ende adding thereto the pouders, make a confection.

To keepe the belly ſollible in the infirmitie of the eyes.

ACcuſtome to take dyuers times, or often, that is to ſaye, euery day faſting, a dramme and a halfe of this confection: take of Mirabolanes emblici, and Citrini, of ech two drams, of good Turbith one dram, of Gynger, two drammes and a halfe, of Cinamond one dram, of Nutmegs two drammes, of Annys ſéedes, of Fennell ſéedes, of eche thrée drammes, of Sugar the weyght of them all, make a pouder thereof, and with Sugar diſſolued in Fennell, or Eyebright, water, make a lectuarie.

Againſt the inflamation of the eyes.

HAuing firſt thorowly purged the bodye, take of mundified Barlie, of Quince ſéedes, and of Camomill flowers, of eche halfe an ounce, of Fennell ſéedes two drammes, boyle them in water vntill the fourth part be conſumed, then ſtraine it, and therewith waſhe the eyes, and if with this you obtayne not your intent, put ther vnto of whyte Sief without Opium, and vſe it.

To heale the griefe of the eyes.

TAke of the Buddes of Vines, and taking out the iuice meddle therewith the yolke of a rawe Egge, and being well tempered waſhe the Temples, and laye it vpon the eye. This alſo helpeth. Take of Tutia of Alexandria halfe an ounce, of Maſtick, of Incenſe, of Aloes Epatici, of eche one dramme, of Camphire one ſcruple: of the iuice of ſower Grapes one pound, hauing made pouder of thoſe things that are to be brayed meddle them togither,^[44] and make a Collirion, and applie it vnto the eye.

An other for the ſame effect.

TAke of Boale Armenick halfe a dramme, of Sanguis Draconis, of Gum Dragant, of Gum Arabick, of eche two drammes, bray them finely, and ſearce them, and meddle them with halfe a pound of Roſe water, and being put into a Viall of Glaſſe, boyle it in Balneo Mariae, that it touch not the bottome of the veſſell, the ſpace of an houre: then take it from the fyre, and letting it ſtande ſo the ſpace of a daye, ſtraine it, and put thereof into the eyes, waſhing them alſo often with water of Fenegréeke diſtilled through a Limbecke, and it will be of a maruellous effect.

To heale ſtripes of the eyes,^[45] and extention of the nuck.

TAke of Tutia, of Saffron, of Mirrhe, of eche one dramme, with the iuice of Rewe, and of Margerom, make a Collirion, and put thereof into the eyes.

Another for the ſame.

TAke of Boale Armenick one ounce, of Tutia, of Sanguis draconis, of Gum Arabick, of eche halfe an ounce, bray them, and ſearce them, and meddle them with a pound of Roſe water, and put it into a Vyall of Glaſſe, and ſuſpend it in Balneo Mariae, that it touch not the bottome of the veſſell, nor the ſides about the bottome, and cauſe it to boyle by the ſpace of halfe an houre, and being taken from the fyre, put thereto two drammes of the Wine of Pomegranates that is cleare, and letting it ſtande ſo a whole daye, put thereof afterwarde into the eyes.

To remedie the Litargie.

TAke of the ſéedes of Agnus caſtus, of Smallage ſéedes, and of Sage leaues, of eche one handfull, of Salt water as much as ſufficeth, boyle them and fomentate the hinder part of the head with the decoction.

To heale the incontinencie and dropping of vrine.

TAke of Balme and of water Mintes, and boyle them in good wine, and being giuen to drinke, it remedieth the making of water by drops, and if of the ſaide herbes boyled, you make a plaiſter, and laye therof betwéene the nauill, and the bottome of the belly, it is vnto thoſe that cannot kéepe their water an excellent remedie.

Againſt the hardneſſe of the ſplene.

CAuſe the ſicke to drinke often in good white wine of the ſéedes of Ben, called Ghianda vnguentaria, and you ſhal ſée a verie good ſucceſſe.

To heale an olde flix of a womans flowers.

THe iuice of Barberies giuen to drinke, purgeth a womans Matrix, and ſtoppeth olde flixes, but if the Farberies be giuen a woman to drinke, they will doe the like effect, and alſo helpe all the other flixes of the bodye.

Againſt ſtinging of Bees.

TAke a péece of linnen cloth, and waſh it in diſtilled Borage water, and lay therof often vpon the ſtinging, and it will take away the paine.

To heale the inflammation of a mans yarde.

TAke of the leaues of Bruſcie, braye them, and boyle them with Roſe water, and a little wine, then take them out, and make a playſter, laying it vppon the member, and you ſhall ſée the effect.

A remedie againſt coldneſſe, and debilitie of the reines, the paine of the backe, and want of appetite vnto a woman.

TAke of Perſenep rootes as many as you pleaſe, let them be faire and great, and cut away the tops, and take double as much of Sugar, and put them into an earthen pot of water, and boyle them with a ſlow fire vntill they begin to waxe tender, then lay them vpon a Gyrdion that they maye coole, then pare them and take out their pithes, and after put them into a new carthen pot glaſed, and put thereto as much good clarified Hony as will couer them, then boyle them vntill the Hony doe thorowly penetrate euery part of them. Then take them from the fire, and put into them of Cloues two parts, of Cinamond, and of Ginger one part, bray them and meddle them with the rootes, of the which the ſicke partie eating faſting one ounce at a time, ſhall finde a maruelous effect.

To remedie vomiting occaſioned of colde humors.

TAke of ſwéete Pome rials, and boile them wel in two parts of water, and one of Hony, and being taken out, boile them once againe in Hony only, and then put them into a veſſell of glaſſe, and poure vppon them as much clarified Hony, that they may be couered, and adde vnto them theſe Spices. Take of Cloues, of Cinamond, of Ginger, of Cardamomes, of Pepper, of eche a like, ſuch quantitie as you thinke conuenient for the quantitie of the apples, and vſe to eate of them, and they will be verie effectuall.

Againſt the ſtreynings when a man cannot go to the ſtoole.

TAke of Maudlen wortes, and boyle them in tart wine, and make fomentation from beneath. It helpeth alſo to ſtop the bloud of the Hemerodes.

To remedie deafneſſe or want of hearing.

TAke of ground Iuy, bray it, and take out the iuice, and being a little warmed, diſtill thereof at diuers times into the eares.

To heale bruſes about the eyes without launcing or inciſion.

TAke of Saffron halfe a dramme, of oile of Roſes one ounce, one yolke of an Egge, bray the Saffron, and meddle them, and lay therof vpon the eye.

To heale watrie or dropping eyes.

AFter the bodye is thorowly purged, take of the rindes of Incenſe, of Tutia well preperated with Margerome water, of Mirrhe, of eche one dram, of red Corall as much more, with Fennell water as much as ſufficeth, braye thoſe things that are to be brayed, and make a Collirion, with the which waſh the eyes.

An excellent pouder for the ſame diſeaſe.

TAke of burnt Antimonie fiue drams, of Tutia of Alexandria preperated three drammes, of Lignum Aloes burned halfe a dramme, of the ſtones of Dates burned into coles thrée drammes, bray all theſe things into verie fine pouder, and hauing tempered them with Roſe water, drie them in the ſunne: then take of Muſke one graine, of Amber as much more, temper them with Roſe water, and being dried, beate them with the foreſaide things, and braye them into a verie fine pouder, which you ſhall vſe after vnto the eyes.

To heale the griefes of the eyes.

TAke of Incenſe well brayed halfe an ounce, waſhe it in warme water, and let it ſtande ſo the ſpace of two houres, then with Fennell water make a Collirion and vſe it. It helpeth maruelouſlye to take a dramme of the vitriature or glaſing of veſſels made in pouder, and being medled with oyle of the ſéedes of Bombace, to put it into the eye.

To heale ſores of the eares that offend the hearing.

HAuing purged the bodie thorowly, take of ſmall wine ſomewhat ſwéete, of childrens vrine, of eche one ounce, boyle them with one ounce of Hony medled therwith, and put therof into the eares. After the ſore is mundified, take of Incenſe, of Sarcacoll, of Mirrhe, and of Aloes, of eche one dramme, diſſolue them in wine, and dip therein tentes, and put them into the eares: or elſe vſe this remedie. Take of the droſſe of tried Iron often waſhed with vinegar, and made into pouder, of Bole Armenick, of the barke of Incenſe, of Sarcacoll, of Mirrhe, of Aloes, of eche one dramme, diſſolue them in wyne and vſe them.

Againſt the griefe of the loynes and of the eyes.

TAke of the oyle made of Nuts of India that is old, and with that annoint the ſicke perſon, and it will doe the effect.

Againſt difficultie of taking of breath through coldneſſe.

TAke drie Figges and boyle them in wine, and meddle therwith of the pouder of Nuttes of India, and giue to drinke thereof euery daye, and it will worke maruelouſly. Alſo the water of Origanum being drunke by thrée ounces at a time, helpeth.

To heale a drie cough.

TAke a quantitie of Béetes, and boyle them, and put thereto of ſwéete Almondes, and of the iuice of ſwéete Pomegranates, of eche lyke quantitie, and giue thereof to eate, and you ſhall finde a maruellous helpe.

Againſt the hardneſſe of the matrix.

TAke of the herbe called Origanum, and boyle it in Wine, and meddle therewith of oyle Oliue, and bathe therein péeces of linnen cloth, and put of them often into the natural place of the woman.

Againſt the falling of the Vuola, and ſwelling of the Pallate.

TAke of Origanum in the month of Iune, and braye it, and dyſtill it through a Limbeck, and with the water let the patient Cargarize, and waſhe hys mouth thrée or foure tymes a day.

Againſt the comming out of the nauill of children.

TAke of the herbe called ſaint Iohns wort, and make a playſter braying it verie well, and binde it vpon the Nauill, and you ſhall ſée helth enſue.

To heale the palſey.

TAke of Calamus aromaticus, two ounces, of Stecados Arabice one ſcruplé, of Calamint, of Origanum, of Annys ſéedes, of Fennell ſéedes, of Cinamond, of ech thrée drams, of Hiſſope, one ounce, of Fennell rootes, of Perſely rootes, and of Sparagus, of eche halfe an ounce, of Sage, of Balme, of Bettoney, and of Auens, of eche one handefull, of Sugar one pound, make a ſirop, according vnto Art, of the which cauſe the diſeaſed to take one ounce and a halfe at a time, with water made of the infuſion of Nutmegs.

Againſt the debilitie of ſinewes.

TAke a Gooſe, and pull it, and hauing taken out the guttes, waſhe it within, then take halfe a Fox, and halfe a Catte, that are fat, and breake the bones of them both, and bray them well, and put therto of Tyrpentine, of Serapine, of Bdellium, of Roſyn, of earth wormes dried, of eche halfe an ounce, meddle euery thing, and fill the bodye of the Gooſe, putting thereto of Sage, of Roſemarie, of eche one handefull, of Caſtor one dramme and a halfe, of Geneper berries halfe an ounce, and if a Gooſe be not able to conteyne ſuch a quantitie fill two, and ſowe them well, and roſte them with fyre made of the wood of Bayes, or of Geneper, or of Vines, let the firſt that droppeth be caſt away, but that dropping which afterward foloweth kéepe to annoynt the partes that haue ſinewes, and alſo the vppermoſt part of the head.

Againſt redneſſe of the legges.

IN the Moneth of May take of the leaues and ſtalkes of Lonage, and braye them, and diſtill them thorowe a Limbeck, and bathe péeces of linnen clothe in the water, that ſhall be diſtilled, and laye it vpon the legges, and you ſhall ſée a preſent ſucceſſe.

To remedie the printes of blowes that remaine.

TAke a quantitie of drie leaues of Margerom, and making pouder thereof, meddle therewith Hony, and annoynt the ſwollen or rankled place. The lyke effect is done with the iuice of the ſame, if the place be annointed, for it will diſſolue the dead bloud vnder the ſkinne.

Againſt ſwellings of the face.

TAke wylde apples, or crabbes in the ende of Iune, and diſtill them thorow a Limbeck, and with the water that ſhall be diſtilled waſhe often the face, and the intent will follow.

To keepe heare from growing white.

IN the ende of May take of the herbe called Balme, and diſtill it thorow a Limbeck, and of the water that ſhall be diſtilled, drinke twice a daye two ounces at a time, and likewiſe waſh the heare, and you ſhall ſée the effect.

To heale the itch of children.

TAke and braye a handfull of gréene Myntes, and laye it in Lie one whole day to become tender, and with the ſayde Lie waſhing the children, and you ſhall heale their itch.

Another for the ſame.

TAke of oyle of Roſes one ounce, of Storax liquida, halfe an ounce, of common Salt one ſcruple, and a little of the iuice of Limons, meddle them all well togither with a ſpatter, and annoint therewith.

Againſt trembling or ſhaking.

TAke of the oyle of Gum Iuy, of the oyle of Cherua, of eche one ounce, of oyle of Roſes, of Bdellium, of Serapine, of Oppoponack, of Maſticke, of eche halfe an ounce, of oyle of Foxes and of Bayes, of ech one ounce and a half, of the fat of a Ram, and of a Gooſe, of eche two ounces, diſſolue the fat with Roſe water and Vinegar as much as ſufficeth, and mixing therwith the other things, make an ointment, with the which, annoint the vppermoſt part of the head, and the other weake members.

Againſt ſtinch of the mouth through rotten teeth.

DIſtill thorow a Limbeck in the middeſt of Maye the toppes of wilde Mintes, and with the water that ſhall be diſtilled, waſh often the mouth of the diſeaſed.

To heale the white flixes in women.

TAke of the flowers of Rocket, and of Mouſe eare, and of Origanum, vnto a iuſt quantitie, beate them into pouder, and adde thereto of Sugar halfe the quantitie of them all, and make thereof morſels, of the which, let the woman eate, and it will worke a maruellous effect.

To heale the relapſation of the gummes.

TAke of Mirrhe as much as you pleaſe, and being diſſolued in wine and oyle Oliue, waſh therwith the gummes, and you ſhall ſée a moſt true experience, if you vſe it oftentimes. It helpeth alſo to take the water of wilde Mintes diſtilled through a Limbeck, and often therwith to waſh the gummes.

To heale chappes in the fingars.

TAke of the rootes of Pollipodie, and bray them verie well, and meddle them with Hony, and annoint the ſore, and you ſhall ſée the effect.

To heale a windie impoſtumation.

TAke of gréene Rew, of Fennell, of Comin, of Annis ſéedes, of Ameos, of Carawayes, of Smallage ſéedes, of eche fiue drammes, of olde oyle fiue pounds, put them all into a Viall of Glaſſe, and boyle them verie well in Balneo Mariae, and with that oyle annoynt often the place.

To heale the euill diſpoſition which commeth before the Dropſey, and the obſtruction of the Meſaraicall veynes.

TAke of the iuice of Wormwood halfe a pound, of Spiknard one dramme, of Cinamond two drammes, of Sugar halfe a pound, make pouder of thoſe thinges that are to be poudred, and being well meddled togither, giue two ounces therof vnto the ſicke perſon at a time with Wine or broth.

Againſt the flix of vrine.

TAke of Prunes fiue, of Corianders, of Mirtels, of eche two drammes, of Roſes, of water Lillie flowers, of eche foure drammes, boyle them in water, and take of the ſayd decoction, and of the iuice of the buddes of Vines, of eche foure ounces, of Sugar ſixe ounces, make a ſirop, of the which take two ounces: or elſe make this other which is of a maruellous effect. Take of the rootes of Vngula Cabalina, of Vmbelicus Veneris, of Virga paſtoris, of Plantine, of Burfa paſtoris, of Liuerwort, of Rew, of Scariola, of eche one handfull, of Violet flowers, and of Nenuphar flowers, of Lettis ſéedes, and of Purcelane ſéedes, of eche one ounce, of white Poppie ſéedes halfe an ounce, of Ieiubes, and Sebaſtians tenne, of red Roſes, of red Saunders, of eche halfe an ounce, of hulled Barlye two ounces, of Sugar two pounde. Make a ſirop according to Arte, of the which, giue vnto the diſeaſed perſon euerye morning the quantitie of one ounce before meate, at leaſt by two houres.

To remedie the impotencie of the Genitall member.

TAke of the ſéedes of whyte Onyons, of Satirion, of Date flowers, of Olibanum, of the braynes of Sparrowes, of eche two ounces, make pilles therof with hote water, vnto the quantitie of a Cyche peaſe, of the which giue the patient to take fiue or ſixe at a time, and no more, and you ſhall ſée a verie good effect.

To heale ſores of the Bladder.

TAke of mundified Pine kernels dryed one ounce, of mundified Piſtaches halfe an ounce, of the pouder of Liqueris two drammes, of the ſéedes of whyte Poppie halfe an ounce, of the common ſéedes mundified as much more, of Lettis, and Endiue ſéedes, of eche one ounce and a halfe, of Reyſons thrée ounces, of Cinamond two drammes, of Sugar the weight of them all, make loſenges, or morſelles, the weight of halfe an ounce a péece: of the which let the ſick perſon take one at a time before meat, and let him drinke after it a little wine.

To heale the diſeaſes of the reynes.

TAke of Fylberds, of Pine kernels mundified, of Gum Dragant, of Gum Arabick, of the iuice of Liqueris, and of Pennyts, of eche ten drammes, of the ſéedes of Mercurie, of bitter Almondes, of the foure greater colde ſéedes, of eche fiue drammes, of the ſéedes of Quinces, of Mallowes ſéedes, of Porcellane ſéedes, of the ſéedes of whyte Poppie, of red Roſes, and of the ſéedes of Plantine of ech thrée drams, of the ſéedes of wyld Fennell, of Smallage, of the Garden and of the Mountaine, of Annys ſéedes, of Henbane, of Rocket, of Saffron, of Apium, of eche two drammes, make a confection with ſodden Wyne, mixing therewith of Muſke, and of Saffron two Crowne weight, of the which let the diſeaſed take the quantitie of a Beane, with Plantine water.

To heale ruptures within the body.

FRom the Month of Iulye vnto September, the rootes of Enula are to be diſtilled, the leaues are to be diſtilled in the ende of Maye, the water of the rootes being diſtilled, and giuen the ſicke to drinke morning and euening, two or thrée ounces at a time, will doe the effect, of the water of the leaues there is not accuſtomed to be giuen to drinke, except onely as much as may be conteyned within an Egges ſhell.

To take away the blackneſſe of ſkarres.

TAke of the iuice of Rocket, and of an Oxe Gawle of eche lyke quantitie, meddle them togither, and annoynt the ſkarres many times, and you ſhall ſée a verie excellent ſucceſſe.

To kyll wormes in the body.

TAke of Ferne rootes, and hauing made fine pouder thereof take a dram, and beyng diſſolued in Wyne giue to drinke thereof, and it will kyll them all.

To preſerue one that hath taken poyſon.

TAke Filipendola and diſtill it in the ende of May that is the herbe and the rootes a little bruſed, and of the water drinke foure or ſixe ounces at a time, and it will preſerue you from daunger. It helpeth alſo againſt the peſtilence.

A medicine to heale the Quinſey.

TAke of the iuice of Strawberies, and of Plantine water, of eche eyght ounces, of Hony of Roſes two ounces, of the iuice of Mulberies one ounce, of Dogges dunge that is white, of Pomegranat flowers, of ech one dram, meddle euery thing togither, and cauſe the ſicke to gargarize himſelfe often therewith.

To remedie the vnquietneſſe of agues, and to prouoke ſleepe.

TAke in the beginning of May, the plants of Mallowes, and bray them with the ſtalks and rootes, and diſtil them thorow a Limbick, and with the water that ſhall be diſtilled, rub the ſick parties féete, and it will induce reſt, and take away drithe.

To heale the flixe called Diſenteria.

TAke foure ounces of the iuice of Plantine, & meddle it with water of Taxus Barbatus, and being made warme make a glyſter. Then giue him to eate of old ſugar Roſet ſixe drams, of conſerue of Quinces made with ſpices one ounce, of red Corrall two drammes, of Charabe one dram, meddle euery thing, and giue the ſick perſon ſixe drammes therof faſting, and ſo you ſhall obtayne your intent, perſeuering to vſe it certayne dayes.

An other glyſter moſt precious for the ſame diſeaſe.

TAke of whyte Incenſe, of Sanguis draconis, of Terra ſigillata, of Boale Armenick, of eche one dram, of Saffron halfe a dramme, make fine pouder of the foreſayde things, and medling them with foure ounces of the iuice of Plantine, and a little of the water of parched Barlie, make thereof a glyſter.

Another for the ſame.

IT helpeth the Diſenteria, to drinke the iuice of Sorell with wine, and the iuice of Marſh Mallowes alſo being drunke doth the like effect. To drinke alſo in the morning faſting thrée ounces of Borage water,^[46] helpeth the ſaid diſeaſe: alſo it helpeth with more efficacie to drinke the iuice of Burſa paſtoris.

Another for the ſame, of verie great efficacie.

TAke of Hipoquiſtidos, of Pſillium, of Terra Samia, of vnripe Gawles, of Acatia, of eche eyght drammes, with raine water make little Cakes, of the which, giue the ſicke to take two drammes at a time with the decoction of Riſe: or elſe make a gliſter.

To cauſe Hemerodes to open.

TAke the gall of Gote, or of a Cowe, and meddle it with the iuice of Anagardus, and annoynt the place, and the intent will follow: or elſe infuſe rawe Onyons in vinegar of Squilles, and lay therof vpon the place.

Againſt ſcorchings of fire.

IN the ende of Iune take Rapes with the rootes and braye them, and diſtill them thorow a Limbeck, and with the water waſh the ſcorchings, and although it will engender ſcurfe or ſcabbes, let it not be taken away, but with continuance of waſhing you ſhall ſée a manifeſt remedie.

To preſerue one from the goute.

TAke of the rootes of Roſemarie, and hauing boyled them verie well in vinegar, if with the ſayd decoction you waſhe your féete, it will preſerue you from the Goute.

Againſt the belkings of the ſtomack.

TAke Rew leaues and diſtill them in the middeſt of Maye, and of the water let the pacient drinke morning and Euening two or thrée ounces, and you ſhall ſée the ſucceſſe: and alſo it will expell the ventoſitie of the bodie.

To cauſe a woman to bring forth a dead creature.

TAke Willow leaues in the middeſt of May, and hauing diſtilled them thorowe a Limbeck, giue the woman to drinke thereof the quantitie of foure ounces, and it will cauſe hir to be deliuered of the dead creature.

To heale the Dropſey and opilation of the liuer.

TAke of Elder flowers that are verie ripe, and diſtill them in Balneo Mariae, and of the water that ſhall be diſtilled, cauſe the diſeaſed to drinke morning and euening thrée ounces at a time, and you ſhall ſée an excellent ſucceſſe.

An emplaiſter to heale the rupture of the ſcull.

TAke of Plantine ſéedes thrée ounces, of Lapacium acutum foure ounces, of the meale of blacke Beanes as much as you pleaſe, braye them into pouder, and boyle them with verie ſtrong wine, and lay therof twice a day vpon the wound.

Another for the ſame.

TAke of Gum Elemi thrée drammes, of pure Roſen foure ounces, of waxe ſixe ounces, of oyle of Roſes two ounces and a halfe, of Armoniack two ounces, of Tirpentine thrée ounces and fiue drammes, of Rye meale as much as ſufficeth, with wine and waxe make a plaiſter.

Againſt the paine of the Collick.

TAke of Origanum one ſcruple, and being made into pouder, giue it to be drunke in good wine, and you ſhall ſee the effect. It helpeth alſo to giue to drinke of the wine made of the decoction of Horehounde the quantitie of thrée ounces.

To heale the itching or ſcabbes of the fundiment.

TAke a quantitie of a Bricke that is in the top of a fornace, that hath bene burned a long time, bray it into pouder, but firſt waſhe it with common water, and then with Plantine water, and after meddle it with oile of Mirtels and white wax, & hauing made therof an oyntment, vſe it vnto the fundiment.

To remedie the paines and burnings of the fundiment.

TAke the yolke of a roſted Egge that is hard, & being brayed, diſſolue it with white wine, and oyle of Roſes, of eche as much as ſhall ſuffice, and laye it vppon the ſore. It helpeth alſo to take thrée drammes of the pouder of Roſe leaues, two yolkes of roſted Egges brayed, and incorporate them with white wine, and being meddled therein Vnguentum Roſatum, therewith to annoint the place.

To heale the diſeaſe called Iliaca paſſio.

TAke of Sumack, and of Comyn, bray them togither, and meddle them with Oximell, and giue the diſeaſed to drinke a dramme thereof.

Another remedie for the ſame diſeaſe.

TAke a quantitie of the iuice of the leaues or budds of vines, and cauſe the appaſſionated to drinke thereof.

To remedie the iſſuing out of the Fundiment.

TAke a quantity of Lentill leaues, and expreſſe the iuice from them, and annoynt therewith the fundiment, or elſe take gréene gawles, and boyle them in wine, and being ſodden make them into pouder, and put thereof into the fundiment.

To heale one that can not keepe his vrine.

TAke of the braynes of an Egle the quantitie of a peaſe, of the fat of a Gooſe as much more, of Gum Arabick vnto the ſame quantitie, being medled togither ſwallow thereof, as you would doe a pill: or elſe, take the Teſticles of an Hare, and boyle them in good ſwéete Wine, and giue thereof to drinke. It helpeth alſo to take a little Calamint, and Mirrhe brayed, and giue thereof vnto the ſick to drinke in good wyne.

To remedie the comming out of the matrix.

WAſhe the matrix with the iuice of Acatia, or of Rubea tinctorum, or of Lentilles, or of Sumack, and it will returne it into her place.

Againſt the growing of fleſhe out of the nayles.

TAke of Gawles, of the ryndes of ſower Pomegranats, of the droſſe of red Braſſe, of drie Figges burned, of ech like quantitie, bray euery thing, and mixe them with hony, and put thereof into the ſore, morning and euening.

To cauſe ſkalie nailes to fall.

TAke of the Gum of an Oke, of Sandaraca of Fenegréeke, of eche two ounces,^[47] of Cantarelle, of Tapſia of eche one ounce, of vineger as much as ſuffiſeth, meddle them, and make a playſter, braying thoſe things that are to be brayed, and put thereof into the nayles.

To take away the blackneſſe that remayneth in ſkarres.

TAke a quantitie of the roote of whyte Brione and black, and boile it in oyle, as long as it yéeldeth iuice, and therwith annoynt the place: the ſkarres that remayne of Kingwormes annoynt with the greaſe of an Aſſe: or elſe with the ſéede of Rocket brayed and diſſolued in the Gawle of a Gote, or of an Oxe.

Againſt bloud that is congealed within one.

TAke a quantitie of the rennet of an Hare, or of anye other beaſt, and giue thereof to drinke in vineger, it helpeth alſo to take Time, or Sauorie, giuen to drinke with the like liquor.

Againſt the difficultie of taking breath.

TAke of the pouder of the rootes of Ariſtologia rotunda, and giue thereof the ſicke to drinke with water. It helpeth alſo to take a quantitie of ſilke wormes, and being put into an earthen pot well cloſed, to ſet it into an Ouen vntil the worms be drie, and being brayed meddle hony therewith, and giue the ſicke to drinke thereof a ſponefull at a time.

To remedie the congelation of milke within the breaſts.

TAke a rawe Egge, and being medled with Vnguentum roſatum, annoynt the breſtes. It helpeth maruellouſly the bynding of the bodie, if being diſſolued with Oyle of Roſes, the breaſtes be often annoynted therewith.

Againſt the ſubuerſion of the ſtomach.

TAke thrée partes of the iuice of ſower Pomegranates, of the iuice of Mintes one part, boyle them in a veſſell of earth glaſed, working it alwayes with a ſpatter, vntill it become thick, and being taken from the fyre, giue the pacient a ſponefull thereof to eate before meate.

For one that hath loſt his voyce.

TAke of the iuice of Coalewortes medled with hony, and giue it vnto the ſicke: or elſe take of Linſéedes burned and brayed and finely ſearced, of fat Reyſons without the ſtones, of mundified Pine Kernels parched, of cleane Nuts, of eche lyke quantitie, braye them and meddle them with hony, of the which holde often vnder the tongue.

To remedie the hardneſſe of the ſplene.

TAke of the fat of a Crane, and meddle it with vinegar of Squilles, and after the ſick perſon is come out of the Baine, annoint the region of the ſplene, and it will helpe maruelouſly.

Againſt empoyſonments.

TAke of Rape ſéedes, of Calamint, and of Terra ſigillata, a little of euerie one, and hauing meddled them togither, giue thereof to drinke, and the poyſon or biting of any venomous beaſt will not hurt him.

To heale the flixes Diſentericall or Lientericall.

TAke a fiſh called a Gogin roſted, without ſalt, and giue of it the ſicke to eate many times, and you ſhal ſée helth folow.

To draw out thornes or arrowe heads out of the fleſh.

TAke a quantitie of a Cuttle, and being well brayed, laye therof vpon the griefe in maner of a plaiſter, which thorow a ſecret vertue that it hath, will draw them forth, as alſo Sea Crabbes doe, being brayed and layde vpon the griefes.

For women that be barren.

TAke the nature of a female Hare made into pouder after it is dried, and giue it the woman to drinke in good wine, and preſently after let hir companie with hir huſbande, for ſhe will be apt to be conceyued with childe.

Againſt the Collick.

TAke of the fat of a Peacock, of the iuice of Rew, and of Hony of eche like quantitie. Meddle them and wyth Wine giue them the pacient to drinke: or elſe being diſſolued in oyle, or broth, make a gliſter, and preſently you ſhall ſée the remedy.

Againſt the infection of the ſkinne.

TAke the bones of a Peacocke and burne them, and being brayed, diſſolue them with vinegar, and annoynting the place often therwith, you ſhall ſée the effect.

To cauſe a woman to bring forth a dead creature.

TAke of the rootes of Enula in the ende of Maye, or elſe from the Moneth of Iulie vnto September, and diſtill them thorow a Limbeck after they be brayed, and of the water that ſhal come forth, you ſhall giue morning and euening vnto the pacient to drinke two or thrée ounces at a time, and the effect will folowe.

Againſt the creſtes of the piles in the fundiment.

TAke of Millifolie, and of Paritorie, and being meddled with ſalt, braye it verie well, and lay it vpon the ſore. It helpeth alſo to take of Capillus veneris in pouder, of Onions, and of Ariſtologia rotunda, of eche as much as you pleaſe, and being brayed togither, lay them vpon the ſore.

To remedie a tongue aggrauated, which through ouermuch moyſture pronounceth not well.

TAke of Muſtarde ſéede, and bray them, and being meddled with good Hony, giue the ſicke therof to holde in his mouth the quantitie of an Haſell nut, and giuing it to be ſucked for an olde cough, it is of a maruelous efficacie.

To heale the paine of the Collick.

TAke a quantitie of the liuer of a Porpoſe, and being boyled, take the oyle therof, with the which annointing the place where the paſſion is, it is of a verie excellent operation, and it is knowne to worke the like effect in all other griefes occaſioned through coldneſſe.

To drie vp milke in the breſts.

CAuſe the woman to vſe in hir meates the ſéedes of Smalage, and likewiſe the herbe ſodden after what maner you pleaſe. The like effect is done, by taking the ſéedes of Nigella ſodden in wine, and giuen to drinke.

To deminiſh the fleugme of the bodie, and to augment the bloud.

LEt the partie that is in ſuch ſort eate euerye morning faſting, ſeauen drammes of ſmall Reyſons faſting, and the effect will follow.

A remedie to cauſe conception.

SOme Phiſitions affirme, that Orientall Amber helpeth vnto conception, notwithſtanding I eſtéeme, as by experience alſo I haue prooued, that it is but a weake remedie. Therfore annoynting a pencell with Oyle of Balme, and touching the mouth of the matrix therewith, it is a verie perfite medicine vnto generation, taking héede notwithſtanding, that it be not a counterfeit oyle, but true, which you ſhall know in this maner, take a drop thereof and caſt it into a Cup of water, if it go vnto the bottome it is perfite, or if you drop it vppon a wollen cloth it will make no ſpot.

To heale paine in the feete.

TAke of the leaues and flowers of Mugwort, and meddle them, braying therwith Swines greaſe, and emplaiſter the place of the griefe, and you ſhall ſée the ſucceſſe.

To heale Wheales.

TAke a quantitie of wylde Mintes, and with leuen as much as ſufficeth, being brayed togither, make a playſter, and lay it vpon the ſore, and in a ſhort ſpace, it will make it ripe & hole.

To heale inward ruptures.

TAke of Germander, brayed in a Morter with a peſtell of wood, and infuſe it in good white or red wine, that is a ſtringent, and giue the patient thereof many times to drinke, and certainely it will worke a maruellous effect vnto all ruptures within the bodie.

To remedie griefes proceeding through going out of the ioyntes, and to heale ſwellings.

TAke Agrimonie and braye the tender partes thereof very well, and lay them vpon the ſore place in ſtead of a playſter, and you ſhall ſée it worke a fayre and quick ſucceſſe.

To heale the paine of the ſplene and the Ptiſick.

TAke of the iuice of Strawberies, and meddle it with hony, and adding thereto a little quantitie of whyte Pepper, giue it vnto the ſicke partie.

To remedie the puntures of bones or ſtingings of dead Serpents.

TAke of the vpper partes of Gladian, and making pouder thereof meddle it togither with wine, and binde it vpon the ſtingings, and it will deliuer you of the poyſon.

To take away wearineſſe, after great labor and griefe of the members.

TAke Hoarehound, and hauing taken out the iuice thereof, meddle it with Oyle of Roſes, and with the linement annoynt the partes, and preſently you ſhall be whole.

To heale one that lotheth meate.

TAke of the leaues of Dyll and boyle them in water, of the which giue the partie to drinke foure ounces and a halfe, and it will heale the lothſomneſſe, & ventoſitie of the ſtomack, and ſmelling vnto the herbe newly gathered with the ſeede, it will cauſe the yoxing to go from him that is moleſted therwith.

To heale percuſsions of the eyes.

TAke freſhe Bettony and boyle it, and beyng taken out and ſtrayned, braye it, and with the ſayde herbe make a Cataplaſme vppon the place of the Percuſſion.

To remedie the paine of the ſplene.

TAke Cammomyll flowers and make them into pouder, of the which giue the diſeaſed to drinke morning and euening, one dramme at a time, in thrée ounces of whyte Wine, and a little of a childes vrine, not as yet come to pollution, and continuing this certayne dayes, it will reſtore the ſplene vnto hys former health.

Againſt the great griefes of the body.

TAke of Sinckfoyle, of Pulegium, and of Poppie leaues, of eche like quantitie: boyle them in Wine, and fomentate the place of the griefe, and the intent will folow.

To heale the pluriſey.

TAke of the leaues of wylde Mallowes, and boyle them in Oyle, and beyng taken out, bray them in a Morter, and put them into a péece of linnen cloth, and applie it vnto the place of the griefe, and preſently it will cauſe the paine to ceaſe.

To remedie the ſtinking at the noſe, and difficultie of hearing.

TAke of the iuice of Iuy leaues, and put therof into the noſe, and it will doe the effect: or elſe, for hearing, diſtill the ſaide iuice medled with wine, and of the liquor that ſhall be diſtilled drop into the eares, and you ſhal ſée within a little ſpace, a maruellous helpe.

To heale the ſcorchings of fire.

TAke of Serpillum one ounce, of Litarge of ſiluer thrée ounces, of Roſes as much more, braye them in a Morter, and put thereto waxe, of Beares greaſe, and of Hartes greaſe, halfe a pound of them all, boyle euery thing, and being ſtrayned, kéepe it for a liniment.

To diſſolue the creſtes of the French diſeaſe.

TAke the greaſe of an Hen, and of a Ducke, of eche fiue drammes, of the marrow of a Calues bones, of the marrow of a Cowes bones, and of freſh butter, of eche thrée drammes, of Storax liquida foure drammes and a halfe, of the fat of a Calfe ten drammes, of Hiſopus humida one ounce and a halfe, of oyle of Camomill, of Oleum irinum, of ſwéete Almonds and of Maſtick, of ech fiue drams, of Mucillages made of the rootes of marſh Mallowes, of Enula, and of the rootes of Ireos, of ech one ounce, of Armoniack, of Bdellium, & of Serapine, of ech one dram and a half. Boyle theſe rootes with the Gummes in water, and a little vinegar, vntill the Mucillages be conſumed, then ſtraine it, and make a Mucillage. The which you ſhall meddle with thother things, except the Hiſopus humida, and the Storax. And boyle them vntill the Mucillages be conſumed, then ſtraine them all, and meddle therewith of Turpentine one ounce and a halfe: of Saffron one dramme, of waxe as much as ſufficeth, and put therevnto the Hiſopus and the Storax, and one ounce of extinct Quickſiluer, and make a Cerote, and vſe it, and you ſhall finde it maruelous.

Againſt ſwellings of womens bellies that make them to ſeeme with childe.

TAke of Parſenep ſéedes, and being brayed, make pouder of them, and with wine giue the woman therof to drinke, the quantitie of one dramme at a time morning and euening faſting, and it will doe the effect.

To clenſe the face from ſpottes.

TAke of the rootes of Ireos two drammes, of the rootes of Eleborus niger one dramme, bray them into pouder, and meddle them with Hony, and at euening when you go to bed annoint the face, & waſh it in the morning with warme water.

To heale the torſions and griefes of the bellie.

TAke halfe a dramme of Ireos pouder, and being medled in ſharpe or ſowre wine giue it the ſicke to drinke, and if it be put into the medicines that purge the bodye, he ſhall féele no torſions as long as he is a purging.

To remedie the burning or heate of vrine.

TAke of yolkes of Egges with their whites, thrée, of Oyle Onfacine one ounce and a halfe, of the flowre of Barlie one ounce, of Saffron one ſcruple, of Corianders preperated, of Sorrell ſéedes, of Mirtell berries, of eche halfe a dramme. Bray euerye thing in a Leaden Morter with a peſtell of the ſame, meddling therwith of Vnguentum populeon one ounce, and make an ointment, with the which being colde, annoynt the partes betwixt the teſticles and the fundiment, and it will be of a marueilous efficacie.

To remedie percuſsions or falling vpon the ribbes or back.

TAke of Litarge, of Roſen, of eche one ounce, of Gum Armoniack, of Ceruce, of eche halfe an ounce, of Galbanum, of Incenſe, of eche thrée drammes, of oyle of Roſes and of Mirtels, of ech as much as ſufficeth, of waxe a little, meddle them and make a Cerote, and being layde vpon the bruſe, you ſhall ſée a ſodeine and marueilous effect.

Againſt burning occaſioned of colde.

TAke of the iuice of a Mulberie trée, and meddle it with lyke quantitie of oyle Oliue, wherwith annoynt the burnt places, and they wilt be hole. It helpeth alſo to boyle the leaues of Rew in oyle, and being ſtrained to annoint the place.

To heale wheales or bliſters in the face.

TAke of Mirrhe, of Coſtus, of Caſsia lignea, of eche like quantitie, after they be brayed, meddle them with Honye, and annoint the ſore at euening when you go to bed, and in the morning waſh it with water made with Branne that is hote: or elſe annoint it with the meale of Orobo meddled with water and Hony. The Meale of Otes diſſolued in vinegar, and the place annoynted therewith doth the like effect. It helpeth alſo to annoint the place with the bloud of ones armes faſting.

To make ſkarres become fayre of colour.

TAke of the greaſe of an Aſſe, or of a Calfe, and putting therto of Mirrhe, of oyle, & of Saffron, meddle them and kéepe it in a braſen veſſell, and being a little warmed, annoynt therewith the ſkarres. It helpeth alſo to annoynt the ſkarres with the Gawle of a Sea Scorpion, and you ſhall ſée a verie happie ſucceſſe.

To take away the bleachneſſe of blowes.

TAke the pyll of a Radiſhe, and being brayed and diſſolued with Hony, annoynt the place. It auayleth alſo to braye grene Smallage, and being medled with the white of an Egge to lay it vpon the place. The iuice of Tapſia, is of a preſent efficacie, medled with the pouder of Incenſe, and Ceruce, and ſo applyed vnto the ſore.

Againſt the ſwellings of Percuſsions.

TAke of the gawle of an Ewe, and being medled with the milke of a woman, laye it vpon the ſore: or elſe take the doung of a Swine, and drie it betwene two diſhes in an Ouen, then bray it, and mixe it with Oyle, and it will worke the effect beyng applyed vnto the ſore.

To heale thoſe that haue paine in their lyuer.

CAuſe the ſick to drinke of the iuice of Cicorie, or of Endiue in brothe, or with water of Hony: euen ſo likewiſe the ſaid herbe doth help being dried and the pouder giuen to drink. Alſo Iuy brayed with Endiue into pouder and giuen to drinke dot[•] the like effect. And ſo do the rootes of a Maple trée braied and giuen to drinke the quantitie of an ounce and a halfe, with ſwéete wine: or elſe a quantitie of Spica Celtica giuen in drink, worketh a manifeſt remedie. It helpeth to take the fleſhe of thrée Snayles, and being brayed and diſſolued with foure ounces of red wine, to giue it to drinke.

To heale the paynes of the breſts, which happen after the birth of a childe.

TAke a quantitie of Egge ſhelles, and being brayed into pouder, meddle therewith of the yolkes of ſodden Egges thrée: of Saffron, and of oyle of Roſes, of ech a little, make a Cerote, and laye it vpon the breſt.

Againſt the ſcurfe of the head.

TAke of Oyle of Nuts, and of Oyle Oliue, of ech lyke quantitie, and hauing firſt waſhed the head, annoynt it with the ſayde Oyle, and with twice annoynting, the ſcurfe will bée conſumed.

To heale a pluriſey by ſpitting.

TAke a quantitie of the ſhelles of Haſell Nuttes, and being brayed into pouder with Oximel ſimplex, and Iulep of Violets as much as ſufficeth, it will cauſe the ſick perſon to auoyde ye pluriſey by ſucking therof ſo that you ſhal ſée the effect.

Againſt moyſt ſores.

TAke of the rootes of Ciperus, and being brayed into pouder, put of the pouder into the wound. It helpeth alſo to burne the ryndes of drie Gourdes, and to put of the pouder into the ſores: ſo likewiſe doth the pouder of Dyll flowers: or elſe, the pouder of [〈◊〉] leaues of a Cipres trée, or the fruits therof brayed with Wine, and layd vpon the ſore.

To heale woundes, which after they are whole bruſt out a newe, by reaſon of a putrified bone.

TAke of the pouder of the rootes of Dog Fennell, and put it therin, and it will cauſe the ſhiuers of bones to iſſue forth. Alſo the ſéedes of Henbane brayed with Lime do helpe. Or elſe take the leaues of Figges brayed with wilde Poppie, and boyled in Potage, and layd vpon the ſore.

To heale the creſtie ſwellings of the Piles.

TAke of Verdegreaſe, of Allum, of the droſſe of Braſſe double the weight of the other things, braye them, and make them liquide with vinegar, and make therof a liniment. Alſo it helpeth to take of the heades of Menewes burned and roſted Onyons, medled togither and layd vpon the ſore.

Againſt euill diſpoſition through coldneſſe of the ſtomack.

TAke of the rootes of Enula two ounces, of Fennell ſéedes one ounce and a half, of Pepper one ounce, of Perſly ſéedes halfe an ounce, of Rocket ſéedes one ounce, of Seſelios one dramme, of clarified Hony one pound, meddle them and make a lectuarie, of the which giue the pacient two ſpoonefuls in the morning, and at euening when he goeth to bed with good wine.

To heale the loſſe or diminiſhing of ſmelling.

CAuſe him to ſmell often vnto ſtrong ſauors, purging the bodie notwithſtanding vniuerſally, let him ſmell therefore vnto Origanum medled with vinegar and Salt: or elſe vnto Caſtor, or Beniomin diſſolued in vinegar: or Muſtarde [〈◊〉] with vinegar or Ptarmaca, or Elleborus niger, or the [〈◊〉] of the herbe Ciclamen put into the noſe.

To cauſe that heare ſhall not grow againe.

ANnoint the place where you would not haue heare to grow with the warme bloud of an Hare as ſoone as it is killed, and vppon that annoynt with wilde Nettle ſeedes brayed, and diſſolued with oyle Oliue: or elſe with the braines of Battes brayed and diſſolued with womans milke, annoint the place.

To heale cleftes or chappings of the fundiment.

TAke of Vermilion and of Mirrhe, and make fomentation vnder it. It helpeth alſo maruelouſlye to take Vermilion brayed, and meddled with Pomata, or with oyle of Roſes, and therwith to annoint the fundiment in the chappings.

Againſt retention of vrine in Agues.

TAke a quantitie of the leaues of Garden Violets, and make a plaiſter with them after they be ſodden, and lay it vppon the bottome of the bellye: or elſe roſte an Onyon, and being hote, lay it vpon the ſaid place, and your intent will follow.

FINIS.

[••]printed at London by Henrie Denham, dwelling in Paternoster Row, at the ſigne of the Starre.

OS HOMINI SVBLIME DEDIT

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Anno Domini. 1569.

Marginal notes

Bitume, otherwiſe called, Aſpalto, is a kinde of naturall lime or claye. ↩
Ligustrū is that which we call Priuet or Pimpret. ↩
Gonorrea, ſignifieth the fluxe of naturall ſeede of man or woman going away vnwittingly. ↩
Myrobolani, a kinde of fruite growing in India, like vnto plummes, of which be diuers ſorts, they are to be had at the Apothecaries. ↩
Geſſo, a kinde of plaister called in Latine Gypſum. ↩
Diſsinteria and Diarrhea, are perillous flixes with excoriations and raſing of the bowels, called bloudy flixes. ↩
Nauſea, diſpoſition or will to vomit, lothing or abhorring of things. ↩
Ferola, is an herbe like vnto big Fenneſt, it may be called Fennell Giant, or herbe Sagapene. ↩
Castoreum in Engliſh ſignifieth the Beuer ſtones much vſed in medicine. ↩
Sincope ſignifieth ſwounding, ↩
Poſca, a drinke made of Grapes after they be preſſed. ↩
Hypochondrium, the fore parte of the bellie and ſides, about the ſhort ribs, and about the nauill, vnder which lyeth the Liuer, and spline. ↩
Serpillum is wilde Time. ↩
Carlina is wild Hartichokes. ↩
Pondera, ſignifieth a great deſire to go to the ſtoole without effect. ↩
Secunda or Secundina, is the skin wherein the childe is wrapped in. ↩
Bitume, is a certayne glewie earth founde in the pr[•]tes about Bahilon, which is called alſo Aspaltum. ↩
Gallitricon is an herbe that maketh one neeſe. ↩
Oximel is a medicine made of hony and water ſodden togither. ↩
Apoplexia is a ſickneſse engendred of groſse humors, filling the receptories of veſſels of the braine, and therfore depriueth of feeling, ſpeech and mouing. ↩
Tigna, a diſeaſe which cauſeth the heare of the beard or head to fall away. ↩
Phadagena is a running canker or pocke which in ſhort ſpace eateth the fleſh to the bones. ↩
Tartar ſignifieth dried leyes of wine, in Engliſh is called Argill, wherof be .ij. ſorts, white and red. ↩
Panaritio, is a diſeaſe which often breedeth in ones fingars. ↩
Charabe, is the true kinde of Amber, which ſerueth for medicines. ↩
Cinabrium is that which is called Vermilion. ↩
Sincope ſignifieth ſwounding. ↩
Vertigine, Scotomia, diſeaſes of the head when with dimneſſe of ſight all things ſeeme to go rounde. ↩
Litargia, is a ſore diſeaſe of the braines. ↩
Doromici, is a roote brought out of Mauritania good for the ſtomack. ↩
Felce is the filthie oyle that is in the flankes or neckes of ſheepe. ↩
Vertigo, is a diſeaſe of the head, wherein it ſeemeth to a man that he ſeeth things turning. ↩
Elleborus albus, is an herbe called Lingwort, the roote wherof is called neeſing pouder. Elleborus niger, is an herbe called Beares foote. ↩
Dyſenteria is a flixe and fretting of the guttes. ↩
Febres Perhiodicae are Agues which come by courſe or fits. ↩
Vertigo, is a ſickneſſe in the head wherein it ſeemeth to a man that be ſeeth things turning. ↩
Fuoco ſaluatico, is a diſeaſe wherein it an exceeding burning. ↩
Scotomia and Vertigo, are diſeaſes of the head which make all things ſeeme to go rounde. ↩
Nastalle, is a medicine to make one to neeſe. ↩
Farfara, an herbe called tuſsilago. ↩
Bufalo, is a beaſt like to a horſe. ↩
Condilomi, are certaine thinges that faſten the ſkinne, which couereth the childe in the mothers bellie. ↩
Bitume, a kinde of naturall lime or Claye. ↩
Collirion is a medicine for the eies. ↩
Nucae, is the vppermost part of the head, and ſome take it for the rough of the mouth. ↩
Terra Samia, is that which the Apothecaries call Terra Sigillata. ↩
Cantarelle, a vermin like vnto Bees that ſing, called of the Apothecaries Cantarides. ↩

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TO THE RIGHT HONOrable, Fraunces Lorde Ruſſell, Erle of Bedford, one of the Queenes Maieſties priuie Counſell, and Knight of the moſt Honorable order of the Garter: Richard Androſe wyſheth health, long lyfe, wyth much encreaſe of vertue and honor.

¶Mayſter Alexis of Piemont vnto the Reader.

A breefe Table or demonstration to finde out all ſuch ſecrets or medicines as are contayned in this laſt and fourth part of Alexis.

Here beginneth the Table for the ſeconde booke.

Here beginneth the Table for the thirde booke.

Of the fourth and laſt part of the Secretes of the Reuerende Maister Alexis of Piemount.

The first Booke

A remedie againſt miſtes or cloudes, and other impediments which offend the ſight.

To kill wormes that gnaw and eate the heare.

To deſtroy ſcurfe or ſcales in the head.

Againſt the falling away of the heare from the bearde or head, called in Italian Tigna.

To heale Ringwormes.

Another for the ſame.

A remedie againſt the itche.

Another for the ſame.

Againſt rubbing, or itch, which commeth in the night.

Againſt the chapping of the lippes.

Againſt the chappings of the feete.

Another for the ſame.

For the ſame.

Againſt ſweate which ſtincketh.

Againſt the ſtinch of the toes.

Againſt bruſes of or about the eares.

Another for the ſame.

To heale a Weſt that riſeth vpon the eye liddes.

To take away blewneſſe or blackneſſe of the eye liddes.

To make nayles which are rotten to fall.

Another for the ſame.

For the ſame.

Againſt bruſes of the nayles.

A plaiſter to heale burgeons or puſhes.

A remedie for ſuch as haue out their fundament.

To remedie the crampe in children.

A remedie againſt the falling ſickneſſe.

Againſt the griefes of the ſkull.

To comfort the hart.

For the tooth ache.

To mitigate euery kinde of griefe.

Another for the ſame.

To heale the diſeaſe called Gonorrea.

Againſt the flixe of the bodie.

A medicine to heale the flix of the liuer.

To ſtop the flowers of a woman.

Againſt the diſeaſe Gonorrhea.

An excellent ſirope to heale the French pockes.

A plaiſter to heale the dropſie.

Againſt red ſpots in the ſkinne.

To ſtay heare that it fall not away.

A remedie againſt pimples or ſpottes in the face.

To remedie a fretting itch and rough or ſcalie ſpots.

To make heare to grow againe.

A remedie againſt the falling away of heare, called in Italian Aree.

A remedie to heale Chilblaines which are properly in the ioynts of the fingars through colde, called in Italian, Bugunze, or the itch.

To heale beatings or bruſings.

To purge the fleume of the Matrix.

A remedy againſt the peſtilence.

To heale the Ptiſicke.

To remedie the diſeaſes called Diſsinteria and Diarrhea, and the bloudie flixe of women.[6]

Againſt the redneſſe of the face and noſe.

To heale the Pleuriſey and putrifaction of the matrix.

Againſt the difficultie of taking breath and opilation of the liuer and lunges, and a vehement cough.

To make heare grow againe where it is fallen away.

To prouoke ſweate and to heale the plague.

Againſt the paine of the liuer, ſtomacke, and milt.

To heale Ringwormes, or the Morphew.

Againſt the diſeaſe called Nauſea.[7]

To cauſe the naturall places of women to purge.

To heale the hoarceneſſe and ſtreightneſſe of the breſt occaſioned of euill humors.

A remedie to cauſe a woman to bring forth the deade creature, or the ſkin that the childe is wrapped in, called in Italian Secunda.

To cure the diſtillation of vrine.

Againſt redneſſe and dropping of the eyes.

To remedie the broken coddes of children.

Againſt the bitings of mad Dogges.

To remedie the vntemperate heate of the liuer.

To expell ſadneſſe.

To remedie an olde inueterated cough.

Againſt the paine of the ſtomacke and the diſeaſe called Nauſea.

To remedie the ſtinking or chappes of the toes.

Againſt the paine of the ſtomacke.

To heale the perillous flix and excotiation or raſing of the bowels, called Diſsintiria.

To remedie the diſeaſes called Diſsinteria and Diarrhea, and the bloudie flixe of women.^[6]

Againſt the diſeaſe called Nauſea.^[7]

To remedie the paine of the loynes.^[8]

To prouoke the flowers,^[16] and the Secunda vnto women.