Bazilica Chymica and Praxis Chymiatricae

Bazilica Chymica, & Praxis Chymiatricae OR Royal and Practical CHYMISTRY

In Three Treatiſes.

WHEREIN All thoſe excellent Medicines and Chymical Preparations are fully diſcovered, from whence all our modern Chymiſts have drawn their choiceſt remedies.

BEING A Tranſlation of Oſwald Crollius his Royal Chymiſtry, augmented and inlarged by John Hartman.

To which is added his Treatiſe of Signatures of Internal things, or a true and lively Anatomy of the greater and leſſer WORLD.

AS ALSO The Practice of Chymiſtry of John Hartman M. D. augmented and inlarged by his Son.

All faithfully Engliſhed by a Lover of Chymiſtry.

LONDON, Printed for John Starkey at the Mitre in Fleetſtreet near Temple-Bar, and Thomas Paſſinger at the Three Bibles on London-Bridge 1670.

TO THE READER.

THat Arts, and all things have their Viciſſitude, Alienation, Death, and Renovation, dayly experience, and the Teſtimony of our Fore-fathers, cleerly evidence. Their viciſſitude, by time, and our unconſtancy; their alienation, by our improvidence, and neglect; and their Death, by our corruptibility: but their renovation from God, and Nature, in rayſing up, and qualifying one, or more, ſingular Man, or Men, who reſtore and renovate, what the unconſtancy, neglect, and corruptiblity of their Anceſtors, have altered, perverted, and obliterated. If the uncertainty of mundane things be ſuch; it is no wonder, that what in one Age is highly eſteemed, in another becomes nauſeous, contemptible, and at length totally obſcured. For uſually, as ſoon, as any Science is invented, and put in Practice, it, as we, immediatly tends to change, depravedneſs, and annihilation. Thus hath it happ'ned to the Spagyrick Art, which for Antiquity is ſcarcely inferior to any, and for its uſe and benefit in the Medicinal part, moſt worthy of eſteem: yet becauſe Alchimy, and true Medicine (like Pylades and Oreſtes) were inſeparable, without the diſſolution of either, ſo ſoon as the Hermetick Science expired in the primitive Phiſitians, that Medicine by a like Fate was extinct alſo. For, when Impoſtors aſſumed theſe Arts, and converted the true, and genuine uſe of them into abuſe, they ſucceſſively declined, and thence forth were enervated, and forgot, ſo, as both the one, and the other remained as dead, and if in the World, were not known, or diſcovered for many Ages, until that incomparably guifted Naturaliſt Theophraſtus, preſented both in their priſtine beauty to the World. But at firſt ſight neither could find acceptance, eſpecially among the Learned, who with Tradition were ſo egregiouſly blinded, as between their judgement, and the vulgar cenſure (which decries all for monſtrous, that it ſelf hath no knowledge of) was little or no difference. Yet, in ſucceſs of time, by the indefatigable Induſtry of their Patron, they were admitted by ſome: afterward, the neceſſity of that time gave being to experience, whereby, what was before cenſured, and condemned by all, was then approved, and received by many. Nevertheleſs, as it hath happ'ned in [〈◊〉], ſo, at that time alſo evil, and corruption intruded, and mixed th[•]n [•]ves with theſe moſt noble Sciences: and even in that very Age, the contemporaries with PARACELSƲS were Pſeudochimiſts, and [〈…〉] Apoſtates from the true light by him diſcovered: the cauſe of their Apoſtacy, (as he himſelf declares) was filthy lucre; which hath been the utter ruine of all neceſſary diſciplines, unto this very day. Notwithſtanding this, of his Diſciples not a few, with great diligence followed their Maſters footſteps, and although they could not arive to ſo great, an height of knowledge, in the unutterable Myſteries of God in Nature, as he did; yet with ſincerity, and uprightneſs, they preſſed after ſo exact an imitation of him, as by God and Nature was permitted to them; eſpecially in the Medicinal part of his Doctrine. In which, they could in no wiſe proceed aright, without the knowledge, and experimental underſtanding of ALCHEMY in its manual Practice; therefore, they firſt ſet their hands to the work, as PARACELSƲS himſelf did; and afterward practiſed Medicine to the glory of God, and for the good of their needy Neighbour. Among theſe, our Author here was not the leaſt, as by the ſubſequent Work is evident; who although a man undoubtedly of as good literature, and conſequently as well educated, as any in his time, diſdained not to foul his fingers; but, in his younger years, ſtudiouſly laboured in Pyrotechny firſt; and ſo, from a Chimical Laborator, aſcended to the degree of a Phiſitian; not forſaking his wonted diligence, and uſual obſervance of the wonders of Nature, diſcovered by Vulcanick Operations. Nor was he unmindful to take a View of Natur's own Work, in her ſignating individuals of her own producing; as is evident by his ſubſequent Book of Signatures. Thus, in this Author you have his Royal Chimiſtry, which is the operation of Art, vegetated by humane induſtry; and his Signature of things, which is Natur's own Artifice, by Man obſerved.

Wherefore, if a diſpoſition in Nature, and the deſire of doing good, prompt any Man, to ſeek after the knowledge of this neceſſary Science; and his Genius dictate, that the true entrance thereinto is by Induſtry, and manual Labour: for a guidance in this, he now hath the Tyrocinium of Beguinus in the Engliſh Tongue; which opens a gate for any ingenious intellect, with great facility to enter into Alchimy. And for an introduction into Medicine, here [〈◊〉] preſented this Author Oſwaldus Crollius, &c. and at the end of his Books, the Practical Chymiſtry of Dr. Hartmannus, a Man of no leſſe experience in preparing, and adhibiting Spagirick Remedies, then himſelf, as appears by his Learned commentations on the preſent Work. Both together ſeem to make an intire Syſtem of Chimical Medicine. The annotations are all printed in a Roman Letter and what is of the Authors, is eaſily diſtinguiſhed by the Interpoſition of Letters, thus (a) Alphabetically, directing to the peculiar Notes thereupon. After the Annotations, and among them, you have ſeveral experiments of the Animadverter pertinently interwoven, and inſerted. By which the preſent Work is not (as hath happened to many) obſcured, and made worſe, but illucidated, enlarged, and rendred more plain, and better to be underſtood.

Therefore candidly accept of theſe; time may bring to light more neceſſary Books of this Kind. In the mean while, if theſe be ingeniouſly uſed, no Man (I hope) will have cauſe to repent the imploying of his time therein. Farewell.

A POSTSCRIPT TO THE READER.

READER, for thy better underſtanding of the Enſuing Work, I thought it expedient to advertiſe thee of theſe few things.

1. Where the Commentator Dr. Hartmannus referrs to his Practical Chymiſtry, which in moſt places (according to the Latin Idiom) is called Practica Chymiatrica; there his own Work hereunto annexed, is intended.

2. Where he ſaith: See my notes ſet forth by Gluckradius, or my notes on Tyrocinium Chimicum, or my notes on Beguinus, there, all one and the ſame is intended, viz: the Tyrocinium now in Engliſh) on which the ſayd Dr. Hartman did animadvert, and thoſe his animadverſions, together with preparations of his own interwoven, were once ſet forth by Gluckradius, &c.

3. Whereas the number of Pages, quoted by the animadverter, directing to particulars in his Practical Chymiſtry, are here omitted in the printing; you having theſe two Authors in one Volumne, I conceive the omiſſion thereof will in no wiſe be injurious: for ſince both Books were Printed at one time, the Figures could not poſſibly be inſerted.

4. Note. At the end of this Authors-Book of Royal Chymiſtry, followes his Treatiſe of Signatures, at the end of which I have added a Compendious Table of that Treatiſe. After this you have the Book of Practical Chymiſtry at the end thereof I ſubjoyn a Particular Table or Catalogue of Deſeaſes, in the ſame ſeries, and order, as they are compriſed in the ſayd Practical Chymiſtry. Then followes a general Table of the Remedies, and Preparations conteined in both Authors.

The moſt Material Errata's in the Royal Chymiſtry are thus corrected.

• For Wild-Alexander P. 7 L. 10 read, Stone-parſly.
• For Wild-Alexander P. 49 L. 30 read, Stone-parſly.
• For Wild-Alexander P. 62 L. 46 read, Stone-parſly.
• For Wild-Alexander P. 76 L. 9 read, Stone-parſly.
• For Wild-Alexander P. 84 L. 42 read, Stone-parſly.
• For Wild-Alexander P. 144 L. 33 read, Stone-parſly.
• For Wild-Alexander P. 145 L. 22 read, Stone-parſly.
• For Vervein. P. 13 L. 2 read, Speedwell.
• For Vervein. P. 44 L. 46 read, Speedwell.
• For Vervein. P. 84 L. 49 read, Speedwell.
• For Coltsfoot. P. 45 L. 7, 17 read, Aſarabacca.
• For Coltsfoot. P. 134 L. 42 read, Aſarabacca.
• For Coltsfoot. P. 142 L. 36, 38 read, Aſarabacca.
• For Coltsfoot. P. 147 L. 31 read, Aſarabacca.

Page 13. line 15. for Angelina, read, Angelica, ibid. for Goats-eare, read Goates-Rue, p. 15, l. 22, Scena, r. Sena. p. 17. l. 15. Blot out Faculty p. 22. l. 31. for Poure off, r. Poure of. p. 24, l. 16, for Coper, r. Copper. p. 27, l. 10. for For in, r. For, alſo. p. 29, l. 5, Adde is to be put, l. 6, for, From the uppar covering, r. Below the Lowerhole. p. 30, l. 21, for Take levigated, r. Talk-levigated. p. 33, l. 34, for Begore, r. Before. p 40, for Droſie, r. Dropſy. p. 38, l. 4, for Power r. Pouder. p. 43, l. 33, for Magna's, r. Magma's. p. 44, l. 41, for Cidron r. Citron. p. 45, l. 13, for Benzonie, r. Benzoin. p. 48, l. 41, for mixt, r. mix. p. 49, l. 35, for Horſe-tayle, r. Mullein. p. 57, l. 35, for apples, r. Fruit. p. 72, l. 22, for Hamorchagia, r. Haemorrhagia. p. 73, l. 46, for Neliſſa, r. Meliſſa, or Baume. p. 111. l. 17. for Wine, r. Vine. p. 112. l. 5. Blot out, it. p. 113, l. 29, for, and, r. end. p. 121, l. 3, and 4, for, and with its body rendred gratefull, r. again into Body. p. 140, l. 28, for, Daudanum, r. Laudanum. p. 141, l. 32, for, Hearts-blood. r. Harts blood. p. 145, l. 39, for, Hogline, r. Hog-lice, p. 147, l. 19, for, Droſie, r. Dropſy, p. 149, l. 17, for, Srigenſis, r. Strigenſis, p. 161 l. 1, for Longwort, r. Mullein. p. 173, l. 20. [〈◊〉] Lotomes, r. Loton's.

Errata's in the Treatiſe of Signatures.

Page 2, line 22, for Thiapſia, read Thapſia, p. 2, l. 25, for Coltsfoot, r. Aſarabacca. l. 34, for Aconitum, r. Salutary Aconitum. p. 3, l. 26, for Horſetongue, r. Throatwort. p. 9, l. 22, for Small Bone, r. Suture. p. 11, l. 32, and 40, for longwort, r. Mullein. p. 12, l. 1, for Michoachan, r. Mochoacan. p. 35, l. 4, for conceived. r. convicted.

• In the Margent Page 28 for Aroth read Azoth
• In the Margent Page 32 for The read Theſe
• In the Margent Page 33 for Tcarry read Starry

Royal (a) Chymiſtry.

THE Curation of all Diſcaſes (b) pertinently to uſe the Significant Expreſſions of P. Severinus) is two ſold, viz. Univerſal and Particular.

UNIVERSAL, Is that which exterminates the Roots of Diſeaſes, howſoever implanted in Humane Bodies, whether Hereditary from the Parents ſeed, or afterwards generated from evil uſe of aliment, or otherwiſe cauſed by External Impreſſions. This is performed by the Natural Balſome of remedies, conſentaneous to Humane Nature, (d) by Reſolving, Conſuming, and Diſſipating the ſeminary Tinctures of Impurities; but Corroborating, Conſolidating, and Preſerving the Innate Balſome; for (according to Paracelſus) as long as the Radical Humor is not diminiſhed, no Diſeaſe is perceived. ^[1] And whil'ſt every kind of Malady, is removed by one and the ſame Medicine, Pluralities, Particularities, and Orders of Indications, have no place.

Not without cauſe therefore Lully ſaith, that one Supreme and Univerſal Medicament, to which all particular Medicines are reduced, may be adminiſtred to Humane Bodies, without the knowledge of the Diſtemper; becauſe prudent Nature, by her own inſtinct hath given to it, Virtues of curing all natural Infirmities, and of rectifying her ſelf. There are four principal (e) kinds of Diſeaſes, exaited (f) and confirmed, which abſolutely need Univerſal Curation, (viz. Epilepſy, Gout, Dropſy, Lepronſy) to which ſtock, all other inferiour Diſeaſes, as to Fountains and Principals are deduced. This Univerſal Cure is to be deſired: but very (g) few are worthy of this Divine Gift. Raymund Lully diligently and faithfully adviſeth Phyſicians to ſtrive for perfection, and ſeek after the Univerſal Medicine, which is the only Sanative of every Infirmity, (h) and the perfect Confortative of Spiritual Virtues, ſince that in it, as in one proper Subject is made a real and Univerſal Conjunction, Congregation, and Collection of all operative Virtues, of the whole Medicine in the courſe of Nature; which Virtues are diſtributed by three natural familiar means, (i) otherwiſe particularly, or without Order, Who ſo hath (k) an Antidote for all Diſeaſes in this World, the ſame hath the Gift of God, which is an Everlaſting, Incomparable, and Innumerable Treaſure.

What Infirmity ſoever is not by the adminiſtration of this natural competent Auxliary cured, (where this help is denied, w[•]muſt conſider it, as the finger of God;) the evil notwithſtanding is rendred more tolerable, till it ſhall pleaſe the Almighty to grant deliverance.

PARTICULAR, is, which doth not always extirpate the Roots themſelves, (l) or Seminal Tinctures, but very often manifeſts its virtue in mitigating Dolours, Symptomes, and Paroxiſms, prohibiting their growth, not ſuffering them to come to Exaltation, appointing Evacuations of Excrements; and comforting debilitate Nature, with corroborating Remedies, conſentaneous to the natural Spirits, often varied according to diverſity of Diſtempers. Nevertheleſs, this particular cure, is not to be contemned; for it often, in moſt grievous Diſeaſes, performes the Office of the Univerſal; becauſe God by his great mercy hath manifeſted certain particular and general ſecrets, ſome which in themſelves, contain the nature of the whole Heavens, (m) others of the whole Air, (n) and others alſo of the whole Earth, (o) by which, Diſeaſes are eaſily known and cured: for Specifick and Appropriate Remedies made Spiritual, do often emulate the Univerſal Medicine, deſtroy the Roots of Impurities, and confirm the Virtue of the Natural Balſome. So as we ſhall be happy in defect of the Univerſal, if we may at tain to particular, ſubalternate, ſpecifick and individual Species of Curations. Thus far Severinus.

Material Diſeaſes are (p) expel'd in a particular way.

Firſt, By Univerſal Emunctuaries, through which, by the help of Remedies, (q) Nature is wont to repreſs and expel the Sickly matter, in the ſeven following ways, viz. By

• Vomatives.
• Catharticks.
• Diureticks.
• Diaphoreticks.
• Confortatives.
• Anodynes.
• Odorificks.

Secondly, In a particular way, Diſeaſes are removed by appropriate and Specifick Remedies, (r) ſuch as theſe, Specifick

• Of the principal Members of Mans Body.
• Capital, viz.
  • Epileptick.
  • Apoplectick.
• Ophthalmick.
• Odontalgick.
• Pectoral.
• Cordial.
• Stomachal.
• Uterine.
• Febrile.
• Peſtilential.
• Podagrical.
• Nephritical.
• Hydropical.
• Dyſenterical.
• Venereal.
• Venenate.
• Vulnerary, Ulcerous, Puſtulous.

(a) This Book is Intituled, Royal Chymiſtry, for as the Royal Court of a King or Pri[•], is moſt Magnificently and Sumptuouſly furniſhed, with most precious Utenſils, and Neceſſaries. So this Book is furniſhed with no other, but the choiceſt ſingular Remedies *.

(b) In the Preface, theſe words of Severinus the Dane are uſed, from the 14. Chap. of Idea Med, Phllof. Many think Peter Severinus not to be the Author of Idea, but rather Pratenſes, whoſe Verſe annexed to the end thereof, being compared with the whole Writing, ſeems to declare the ſame.

(c) Seed muſt be diſtinguiſhed from Sperme. Sperme is the whole Substance, diſcernable by ſight, but the Seed is a peculiar part, in every Grane, or Sperme, unperceivable.

(d) Remedies ought to be like the Natural Balſome, this is a principal Axiom of Phyſicians, declared by Hippocrates in his Introduction to the Method of Healing, lib. 2. de flatibus & 2. aph. 22. By Contraries, contraries are Remedied; Oppoſite to this ſeems the ſaying of Hermeticks, like are cured by their like; but here is no appearance of Contrar[•]ety, if both be rightly understood. For Medicines ought to be like to Nature, or the Balſome and native heat, which, in expelling the Diſeaſe, they ſhould help, but to the Diſeaſe it ſelf, they muſt be contrary.

(c) All Diſtempers are

The four Simple Diſeaſes, to which all other Diſeaſes are refer'd. Viz.

• 1. Leproſy with which of Affinity are all Diſeaſes of the Skin, as
  • All Vlcers, Itch, Scab, Scabs, Alopecia, Scurf of the Head, Scales, Clefts or Chops,
  • Foulneſs of the Skin, Firy Sores, ^[2]
  • Whelks, the dead Evil, Cancer, Carbuncle, Fellon, Inflamation, Vitilago, Morphew, Scurvineſs, Running Sore of the Head,
  • Gutta-roſacea, Ringworms, Tetters, and ſuch like.
• 2. The Gout is accompanied with
  • Cholicks, Gravel in the Reins, all Dolours of the Teeth, Arthrites, Dolorous fluctions, Pains of the Head, and ſuch like.
• 3. Dropſy, of Affinity therewith, are
  • Fevers.
  • Impoſthumes of the Womb,
  • Jaundies.
  • Chachexies of every kind.
• 4. Epilepſy, to which are referr'd Diſeaſes of the head and others, as
  • Chatarrhs, Paralyſy, Palvitation of the Heart, Cramp, Vertigo, Melancholy, Apoplexy, Suffocation of the Womb.

Mixt and tranſplanted, whence

• Podagrical Chatarrhs.
• Paralyſys.
• Leprouſneſs,
• Arthritick Fevers.
• New Diſeaſes,
  • The Frenck Sickneſs, or Lues venerea,
  • Engliſh Sweats,
  • Petechia, Prunella,
  • Dyſentery, Pleuriſy.

Or, Diſeaſes are

• Firſt, or only
  • Epilepſy.
  • Gout.
  • Dropſy.
  • Leprouſy.
• Secondary, and all depending.

(f) Therefore are alſo called Aſtrale.

(g) Arguments of ſuch as deny the Univerſal Medicine, may be ſeen deſcribed by Doringius, in lib. de Medicina & Medicis.

(h) Yet Experience teaches, that if in too great a Doſe it be exhibited, it cauſeth death, though moſt pleaſantly. Therefore it moſt certainly takes away all ſenſe of pain.

(i) Vegetables, Minerals, and Animals.

(k) Arnoldus Villanovus is reported to have had it, and Baſilius the Monk, who concealing its name, called it Aſa-Phalaja, as if he had called it [〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉], that is, Security. Paracelſus, and others, alſo Crollius confeſſes that he ſaw, and taſted it, with Michael Sandivogius of Polonia.

(l) Sometimes the Roots and Seminal Tinctures are removed by this particular Cure.

(m) As Gold hath the Signature of the Celestial Sun.

(n) As May Dew.

(o) Ros Solis.

(p) Which are joyned with the Impurities, and Tartar within the body.

(q) Another Cure is

• A univerſal and perfect ablation of all Impurities, or Roots of Diſeaſes, by an unneceſſary comixtion placed in the natural Body, which is performed by the Natural Balſome of Remedies, conſentaneous to humane Nature, by reſolving, conſuming, and diſſipating the Tinctures of Seminary Impurities, but ſtrengthening, conſolidating, and preſerving the Innate Balſome of the Microcoſm: and this is required in Diſeaſes.
  • Hereditary and which are come to perfection.
  • Perfected as
    • Epilepſy,
    • Gout,
    • Dropſy.
    • Leprouſy.
• A particular, which doth not always Extirpate the Roots themſelves, or Seminal Tinctures: but very often manifests its virtue, in mitigating Dolours, Symptoms, and Paroxiſms, prohibiting their increaſe, not ſuffering them to come to Exaltation, appointing Evacuations of Excrements, and comforting debilitate Nature, with Corroborating Remedies. This hath place in the Diſeaſes hereafter named, which as yet are not come to perfection, and in ſuch as are either of the ſame kind, or of affinity to them.

1. Univerſal Curation, is made by Ablation, Reſolution, and Annihilation, alſo proceſs must be made as in the Particular.

Ablations, Reſolutions, and Annihilations are made by

• 1. Vomitories.
• 2. Catharticks.
• 3. Diureticks.
• 4. Diophoreticks.

2. The Univerſal Cure is performed, by Corroborating the natural Balſome, by Conſolidations, Regenerations, Refections of natural vigour, Humectations, and by ſuch things as remove the Malignity.

All theſe are performed Particularly by

• Confortatives,
• Anodynes,
• With addition of Sweet Odours
• Moiſtning things allaying heat.
• Things quenching thirst.
• Opening a Vein.

Particular Curation is only made by Specificks. But theſe Specificks have always Ʋniverſal properties for they take away, reſolve, and conſume; they are alſo particular, and ſingular, in all and every individual part.

(r) Remedies Chymical, and Specifick.

Firſt, they muſt be rightly prepared. Secondly, being rightly prepared, they muſt be exhibited in convenient Vehicles. Thirdly, Theſe alſo muſt be given in a juſt doſe and quantity.

Alſo theſe Specificks, or more ſpecial Remedies are ſo ordained, as that they are not adminiſtred with happy ſucceſs, unleſs by the Phyſician who is well inſtructed in the Method of Healing; whence, as Crollius argues, it is no wonder, if Empericks, without diſeretion applying theſe Notable Medicaments, attain not the deſired end.

I. Ʋniverſal Digeſtives or Maturative Medicaments.

IN Diſeaſes, (a) which conſiſt of moveable, (b) ſuperficiary Impurities, which have not fixed roots, (c) nor are come (d) to difficult Coagulations, known by the ſignatures of the Dolours, (e) and inconſtant and ſuddain violence of Symptomes, ſuch are, very many (f) Fevers, Catarths, Coughs, Hoarſneſs, and ſuch like Aflects, which need not the help of Digeſtives, but may ſafely, and ſuddainly be removed by purging, and cleanſing Remedies. But high Feveriſh (g) Impurities, and I[•]flammations, which have more difficult Tinctures, difficultly reſolvible, becauſe the re[•]tions, and coagulations of the Vapours are fixed, (which are very often latent in puts (h) ſuſpected, and conſentaneous to the Minera's of ſuch Diſtempers,) are moſt ſa[•]ly and conveniently cured, by the Digeſtion of Hippocrates, Mitigation of Paracel[•], or Epicraſin of Galen, for theſe curative indications are of like virtue; and have not the crude faculties of common-purging Medicaments, which, acting with their cru'e and corporeal ſpirits, exaſperate the fervent heats of diſeaſed ſpiritual Impurities. After the fervency is abated, and the reſolved matter admits of a ſuitable coagulation, [•]cauſe the ſpirits are at liberty, Purgations eaſily operate.

In Chronical Diſeaſes, (i) as Epilepſies, Quartanes, Cholicks, Gravel in the Reins, Gouts, and all Tartarous affects, Dropſy, and all Leprous-affects with their Radical Impurities, are by Reſolution, not Digeſtion, properly and principally cured. For here ſigns of Digeſtion are in vain (k) expected: the cure muſt be inſtituted, with Reſolution, Conſumption, Deſtruction, and Ablation; which, with Mitigation annexed, will more (l) happily be effected. But many ſpecies of the aforeſaid Diſeaſes, (m) by reaſon of the violence of Symptomes, and Inflammations, require Indications of concoction and (n) contemperation: and in this caſe Hippocrates preſcription is of force, viz. Digeſtives (o) are only to be uſed, where increaſe of the Diſeaſe requires.

(a) Preſently purge in diſtempers, which conſiſt of moveable ſuperficial Impurities, known by Signatures of the dolours, and inconſtant, and ſuddain violence of Symptomes. But where there are more dangerous and inflammatory Impurities, firſt uſe Concoction.

(b) Such as are eaſily removed.

(c) Which are not venenated.

(d) Obſtructions.

(e) By Impreſſions and Tinctures.

(f) As of the Stomack, Reins, and Ephemera.

(g) Quotidians, and Quartanes.

(h) Which were before obnoxious to theſe Diſtempers, and in whom, already part of the evil cauſing the diſeaſe abides, which from any other external Conſentaneous cauſe, eaſily recovers ſtrength, and is thereby rendred more powerfully evil.

(i) Viz. Beginning.

(k) From the beginning, or at first.

(l) If digeſting be added.

(m) All Symptomes, and Accidents.

(n) Diſeaſes that are called Chronical, ^[3] of themſelves need not theſe Digeſtions, but with reſpect to their Symptomes they may. Alſo in Ʋngarick and lignant Fevers, Concoction is not to be expected.

(c) [〈…〉] Diſ[•]aſes do [〈◊〉] [〈…〉], which [〈◊〉]

• 1. In moveable Impurities.
• 2. In Superficiary.
• 3. Having fixed Roots, as
  • Fevers of the Ventricle.
  • Catarrhs.
  • Coughs, Hoarſaeſs.
• 4. In ſharp diſeaſes, or ſuch as are more dangerous, in which the impurities are movable, by reſolving.
• 5. In ſuch as eaſily yield to Medicine, and are not come to difficult Coagulations, as
  • Sharp Fevers.
  • Impoſthumations.

Such as they not the crude faculties of Purging Medicines, want digeſtion, ſuch are

• 1. Theſe that have moſt hard Tinctures, which have ſ[•]xed coagulated Vapours difficulty reſolvible.
• 2. Chronical Diſeaſes of themſelves want not, but, with reſpect to their Symptomes they do. Theſe therefore do, and do not, want Concoction.

Con[•]tion is Treated of by Hippocrates, in lib. de veteri Medicina. Concoctions are performed by contemperation, mixtion and mutual digeſtion of things permixed.

Vitriolate Tartar (a).

℞. Salt (b) of Tartar moſt white, diſſolved, filtred and coagulated often, according to the Chymical Art, with water of Agrimony; (c) for Example thus: ℞ ℥iiij of this diſſolve it, ^[4] in a Cellar, upon a Marble (or Beneficio manicae) into an Oyl. Having this Oyl pure, ℞. Oyl of Vitriol (d) exceedingly well rectified ℥ij, and in a large Glaſs inſtill it drop by drop (e) upon the Oyl of Tartar: ^[5] then make a moſt white Coagulum, draw off the ſupernating humidity, with gentle heat, to the conſiſtency of a Salt, ſo thou haſt fixt, white, Vitriolate, Tartar (f).

OBSERVATIONS.

1. A mean muſt be obſerved in pouring the Oyl of Vitriol, leaſt the taſt of the repercuſſive Salt, be too ſharp, but it muſt be rather ſomwhat nauſeous: for if two much Oyl of Vitriol be poured in, it purges not out all; otherwiſe, it operates by the four Emunctuories, as by Vomiting, by the (g) Excrements, (if mixed (h) with Purging Medicaments) alſo by Urine and Sweat.

2. It is abſolutely neceſſary, by a Glaſs with a very (i) ſtreight neck, to pour on the Oyl of Vitriol, ſo as by certain Artifice, it may very leiſurely, and ſucceſſively, inſtill upon the Oyl of Tartar, hereby you will find, that the good Spirits will be retained, which otherwiſe, by the mutual heat of an haſty mixture, by Evaporation, elevate themſelves, and vaniſh.

3. The Glaſs by the conjunction of theſe two Fires, waxeth hot above-meaſure. (k) By the like mutual heat, ^[6] it is obſerved, the Epilepſy is generated, viz. when the ſpirit of Life in the Microcoſm, is diſturbed with Heterogeneal heats, the like boyling is perceived (l).

4. Who ſo would add, to two (m) parts of Oyl of Tartar, one part of Salt, or Liquor of Coralls, muſt add it, before the Oyl of Vitriol be inſtil'd thereon.

A Digeſtive of this Vitriolate Tartar may be prepared, after the following manner, which in urgent neceſſity, muſt preceed (n) purging Medicaments.

℞. Vitriolate Tartar ℥j. Diſſolve it in two (o) ſmall meaſures of Wine, adding of the [•]tion of Raiſons, and Cinamon, according to pleaſure.

Of this mixture, give two or three dayes, (p) if need be, in the morning after the taking a rere Egg, one (q) draught, at dinner, another, and the third about the Evening. Afterward a Cathartick of Panchymagogon may be exhibited. In all Fevers, and alſo in the Quartane, it is wonderful excellent, for it moſt Powerfully reſolves the Tartar (r) in mans body.

Virtues of the Vitriolate Tartar.

1. In Hemicrania, Jaundies, and all Obſtructions of the Bowels, it muſt be exhibited to the ſick for certain dayes together in the mornings, in ^[7] Wine, or other (ſ) appropriate Liquor, and if need be, the Doſe encreaſed.

2. In the Stone, it is given in Water of Wild-Alexander, or Pellitory of the Wall, or White-wine (t).

3. It is a moſt efficacious Dioppilative of the Reines, ℈ſſ. of it, (u) with Julipe of Roſes ℥ij, and water of Cinamon ℥ſſ, (w) being mixed and applyed.

4. In Contractures and Obſtructions of the Veines, taking their beginning from Tartar, this is excellent being certain times exhibited in water of the Decoction of Raiſons and Cinamon. Doſe (x) 6 or 8 granes.

5. It provokes Sweat in Water of Cardu-Bened. or White-wine.

6. In the Dropſy, (y) groſs and Whey-like Humours are hereby expelled, thus: ℞. ℈ j. and mix it with ℥ſſ. of Solutive Honey of Roſes, of Wine eſſencified with Ele. campane (z) ℥ij. Give this (aa.)

7. In ſuppreſſion of the Menſes (bb.)

℞. ℈ j. Give it in Syrrup of ^[8] Motherwort, or Betony, or mix it in Honey of Roſes diſſolved in Peneroyal-water.

8. Alſo it may be profitably exhibited in Fevers (cc.)

9. It purgeth by the inferiour parts, and removes all Obſtructions, if mixed with Catharticks, or exhibited in Solutive Syrup of Roſes, or Violets, or with Solutive Honey of Roſes.

10. In Melancholy, (dd) and hardneſs of the Spleen, it is given in appropriate waters. (ee) Doſe from ℈ſſ, to the full Doſe. (ff.) In Metheglin for amending the taſte, it is moſt commodiouſly exhibited.

(a) Salt of Tartar, Vitriolate, or eſſencified fixed Salt of Tartar.

(b) Salt of Tartar is made, by Calcination to a whiteneſs, from the Caput Mortuum, after distillation of Spirit of Tartar, which is afterward by being placed in a Cellar, or other moiſt place diſſolved into an Oyl per diliquium. Some, inſtead of Salt of Tartar, take Cream of Tartar, according, to the Preſcript of Quercetanus, and others.

(c) Or other expedient water, as of Succory, Endive, &c.

(d) Or common, or of Copper, and Iron, touching which we treat below, in the Stomachal Specifick.

(e) By reaſon of their great heat; for if they be haſtily and unconſiderately mixt, theſe Contraries do ſo fight among themſelves, that by reaſon of the great boyling, occaſioned by their exceeding heat, a large Glaſs is very much ſhaken, or broke thereby. Whil'ſt you hear no noiſe in the Veſſel, you may pour in the Oyl of Vitriol.

(f) Alſo it may be thus prepared: ℞. Tartar calcined, extract a Salt with distill'd Rain water: of this Liquor ℞ ℥ij. Spirit of Vitriol without Oyl and Phlegm ℥iij inſtill this into the Liquor of Tartar leiſurely; no Coagulum will precipitate the bottom, but abſtract a part, and Evaporate it, then what remains in the bottom will be like little ſtones. Or, to rectified Salt of Tartar pour Spirit of Vitriol, abſtract it, only drawing off the Phlegme; repeat th[•] ſo long, untill the Spirit of Vitriol, after diſtillation he intires and wholly freed from all its Acrimony. Note: If Salts of Vegetables exceedingly well cleanſed and purged from all Impurities, be diſſolved in proper diſtill'd water, and afterward joyned with them beſt Spirit of Vitriol, and in the preparation proceſs made, as is even now declared, an excelent digesting, yea almost a proper purging Powder may be prepared, which in Fevers, and other Diſeaſes will be moſt profitable.

(g) Seldom by Vomiting, unleſs the Ventricle abound with corrupt Humours.

(h) If with Extraction or Roſin of Scammony it be mixed, or impregnated with Tincture of the ſame. See Praxi of our Edition.

(i) This is uſeleſs, the drops can ſcarcely be ſo retained.

(k) Viz. Of Nature and Potentials.

(l) See Libavius ſynt. tom. 1. page 353. where he with vehemency inſtances this place, to uphold his own cuſtome thereby.

(m) This obſervation is not neceſſary.

(n) In Chronical, and Diuturnal Diſeaſes.

(o) Rather in one.

(p) Or more, and ſometimes to 14 dayes.

(q) It needs not.

(r) By the Tartar is understood a certain obstruction, for where obctruction is, there alſo is Tartar, as ſome think, others think the contrary.

(f) ℞. Of Hen-broth 10 ſpoonfulls, heat it in a Porringer over a gentle fire, add a convenient Doſe of Vitriolate Tartar, and with a Silver Spoon continue ſtirring it till it be diſſolved, and the Broth be made ſharp. Alſo to render it more pleaſant, add a little Oyl of Cinamon.

To this univerſal Digeſtive of equal virtue is Cream, or Chriſtalls of Tartar, which formerly by Quercetanus was called by this name. Beguinus in Tyrocinio calls it eſſential Salt of Tartar. The Man[•]er of preparing it, is thus: The moſt white crude Tartar, groſſly bruiſed, and very well waſh't in ſimple water, until all the Impurities be removed, and the Powder remain very white without any filth; muſt afterward be put in a large Earthen Pan, and covered a hands breadth with clear Fountain water, and boiled a little, till it ſeem to be covered all over with a Skin, then it muſt be removed from the fire, and ſet in a cool place, where the Chriſtals leiſurely will appear, which muſt afterward be removed and collected, together with the little ſtones, which under the water cleave to the ſides of the Pan, theſe, when dryed, muſt all be reduced to pouder: (this Cream is very profitable for ſuch, as with difficulty purge by the inferiour parts.) This boyling and collection of the Skin and Chryſtals muſt be[•]r peated often, till a ſufficient quantity be gathered. This is a Principal Deoppilative, for, by the Tartars acting in the Spleen, and Meſentery Veins, the Belly is kept ſoluble, the Doſe muſt be often repeated. In all other Virtues, it is equivalent to Vitriolate Tartar.

Outwardly Unctions muſt be adhibited thus: ℞. Oyl of Capers ʒj, Oyl of Violets ℥ſſ. Powder of Harts-torgue, and Binde-weed of each ʒj, Saffron ℈ſſ, white Wax a convenient quantity. Make the Unguent. But if the Oſtruction be Contumacious, a Plaiſter made of Ammoniack, diſſolved in Vineagar of Squills, and ſpread upon Leather, muſt be applyed. For theſe do wonderfully diſſolve Obſtructions, and help the diſeaſed. See Praxin of our Edition, page—

(t) Of Onions, Stawberies, or Saxifrage.

(u) Or ℈ j.

(w) Or ʒiiij.

(x) By repeating it Morning, Noon, and Evening, for many days together, the Cure is happily effected, Eſpecially if ℈ j of Spirit of Tartar be added. See below of Spirit of Tartar Tit. 5. of Diaphoreticks.

(y) Viz. Confirmed.

(z) Of the Root, which is of Excellent uſe in the Dropſy.

(aa) It muſt be often repeated, till the Diſeaſe decline.

(bb) At the preciſe time, according to the Verſicle.

Luna vetus veteres, Juvenes nova Luna repurgat.

(cc) Eſpecial in tedious Fevers, and in the Cachexy, and ſuch diſtempers as incline to the Dropſy. Alſo in Melencholy and Phlegmatick Fevers it may be given with Oximel, or Burrage water. It is not judged convenient for Cholerick perſons.

(dd) Viz. Hypochondriack.

(ee) Of Harts-tongue, Binde-need, and Flowers of Linum. It will be very properly mixt with Leaves of Galyopſis. Galyopſis is a Specifick in affects of the Spleen: I believe it to be Malzatella, or yellow Archangel. See Praxin of our Edition, page

ff Doſe rather from ℈ j. to ℈ij.

II. Vomitories.

TO incite Vomiting, Antimonial, Vittiolate, and Helleborine (a) Faculties are of ſingular uſe, for theſe leave no depraved matter in the Ventricle, but all (b) impurities do eradicate (c).

A moſt Excellent Vomitory of Hellebore, is deſcribed by the Famous Phyſician Conradinus, in lib. of Ungarick Fevers: In this place we treat of Vitriol; and a little after follow the preparations of Antimony.

(a) White Hellebore.

(b) That is, all Humours.

(c) The proceſs of Conradinus his Vomotory is thus; For in the ſaid Book it is found imperfect. ℞. Root of Bryony, and Sow-bread, of each ℥ij, white Hellebore ℥j. Theſe Roots being firſt very well waſht, and afterward dryed in the ſhade, reduce to Powder, pour upon it Spirit of Wine, to cover it 2 or 3 ſingers. Set it in Balneo for certain dayes in Digestion, then diſtill it by Alembeck with gentle heat; this being done, take out the Feces, dry them, and reduce to Powder, upon which again pour the Spirit of Wine before diſtill'd off, and leave it for ſome time in a hot place, the Glaſs being exceedingly well cloſed, and afterward filter it. This is the true Vomitory of Conradinus. Its uſe is thus. Cut off the extremes of 2 or 3 Feathers, which moiſten in this water for a little time, theſe, thus imbibed, immerge in a draught of Malmſy, or other rich Wine. Afterward give the ſick to drink of the Wine, the Feathers being firſt wrung out into it, and he will vomit freely.

Gilla (a) of Theophraſtus, or, Salt of Vitriol.

Chryſtals of Vitriol, prepared of Copper or Iron (as a little after is deſcribed in the Stomachal Specifick) reſolved in the acid Phlegme (b) which firſt comes off in the Diſtillation of Common Vitriol, and together circulated for 8 dayes. Of this circulate Liquor is given from ℈ j to ʒſſ. or ℈ij (c).

This Liquor far more Efficatious, and Commodiouſly operates, than the Salt of common Vitriol, or Goſlarienſis, by what means ſoever (d) extracted from the Caput Mortuum.

(a) This is called Gilla by Paracelſus in lib. of Natural things, Chapt. 8. where he Treats of the Faculties of Crude Vitriol, and Colchotharis, (otherwiſe it is called Der roth Peinty,) Grilla rather than Gilla, this ſeems to be a name ſecretly given to Vitriol: But the Liquor of Vitriol, which is ſo excellent in thoſe great Affects of the Brain, as Vertigo, Phrenſy, Mania, &c. In 3 and 4. Chap. 2. he calls an Arcanum, which is Extracted of Gilla. Whether it be called, by this, or the other name, it matters not: For, without doubt, Paracelſus, in the former place underſtood Crude Vitriol, becauſe another different Species may be made of Mars and Venus. Alſo the Doſe by him perſcribed, is only 6 Comets, that is, 3 Drops, which perhaps make 1 grane and [•], which he ſaith muſt be repeated, if Vomiting he not procured by the former. Therefore this Doſe of our Author is too great, and is only proper for Crude Vitriol often waſhed, and exhibited in water of the leſſer Century, which chiefly hath Emetick operations: but in Vitriol diſſolved, and Chrystalliſed, the ſame Doſe muſt be uſed as is preſcribed by Paracelſus.

Sharp Phlegme of Vitriol.

(b) Acid and Aromatick Phlegme of Vitriol: That which is in the following manner prepared, is beſt.

℞. Of the beſt blew Vitriol a convenient quantity, distill of the Phlegme by Alembeck in Aſhes, ſo as none of the Spirits may aſcend with it: the ſame Phlegme again pour upon the Caput Mortuum, often cohobate it, and the ſeventh time urge it a little more ſtrongly. This water acquires to it ſelf a delightful Odour, eſpecially if after the laſt diſtillation, it be for ſome time circulated with moderate heat.

It is otherwiſe an Arcanum, in pain of the Head, and Epilepſy, if half a ſpoonful be taken in the morning faſting, and late at night, by it ſelf: It alſo kindly opens the Belly.

With this Phlegm, Gilla of Paracelſus, and Vomitive Vitriol, may more rightly be adminiſtred.

Note: In exhibiting Vitriolate Vomitorys, care muſt be taken not to give it in the Aſthma, and other Affects of the Breast. For Crude Vitriol is venomous, cauſing the Aſthma, and oftentimes by Suffocation Death it ſelf.

Such as uſe Crude Vitriol for recovering hoarſe Speech, are at length afflicted with grievous Diſeaſes cauſed thereby.

(c) It is ſeldom given above ℈ j.

(d) For theſe extracted Salts are rarely efficacious.

But the Salt of Vitriols, which is extracted only from the Caput Mortuum, out of which flowers of Sulphur by Sublimation are elevated, of which we hereafter treat, in the Peſtilential Specifick, exhibited with Fennel-water, or Wine, from 6. granes to 8. or 10. doth very eaſily procure Vomiting, ſometimes purges downwards, and ſometimes by Sweat.

White (a) Vomitive Vitriol.

Or, Diſſolve white Vitriol in Rain-water, and Evaporate it, till it (b) appear all over cruſted, afterward ſet it for four dayes in a cold place, and it will begin to Chryſtalliſe (c), gather the Chryſtalls, and again evaporate the Water as before: this labor, by Coagulating, and Diſſolving, muſt be repeated the third time exactly: Laſtly, proceed three times in the ſame manner with Roſe-water. Which being done, drye the Chryſtalls over a gentle heat, and they will ſpontaneouſly become a white powder. This is a Lenitive Vomitory, and a kindly (d) purger of the Brain.

Uſe and D[•]ſe of Gilla and Salt of Vitriol.

If of Gilla, ℈ j. muſt be taken (e) with Wine, this doth (f) ſpeedily procure Vomiting, whereby the Stomach is unburthened, and the natural Vigour preſerved, and no detriment at all procured thereby (g). In Fevers (h). In Maw-worms (i).

In all kinds of Infirmities of the Ventricle (k).

In Salt Defluxions.

In Synovia: here ʒj. may be exhibited in a (l) Draught of Beer.

In the Peſt. (m). In Dolours of the Back, ʒſſ. in hot Wine (n).

It helps in cure of green-Wounds, if continually (o) for four mornings together, ʒſſ. be taken in hot Beer.

Doſe of either from ℈ j. to ℈ij. with reſpect to Sex (p), and Complexion.

The Salt may be mixt with Sugar-Candy, and (q) afterward diſſolved in Fennel-water, and given hot.

Alſo it may be given in Fleſh-broath, in a draught of Beer, or (r) Wine, in Water mixt with Honey, or in conſerve of Roſes.

In Children for the Worms, 4, 5, or 8. granes, may be exhibited in a ſpoonful of Malmſey-Wine.

This Medicament operates variouſly, viz. (s) by Vomiting, by Siedge, alſo ſometimes it procures Sweats, and cauſes Sleep.

(a) By the Germanes it is called Salitzſtein over Augenſtrein, from its uſe in Affects of the Eyes.

(b) Swimming a top.

(c) This is difficultly done.

(d) Becauſe it purges all Fluxions.

(e) Rich-wine, a little rectified with infuſion of Galangal, or Nutmegs.

(f) Not alwayes becauſe Natures are diverſe.

(g) This is very much to be doubted, for, Experience provet, that this Gilla, or Vomitory, doth exceedingly hurt the ſight, yea ſo, as in ſome, who have very often uſed it, their ſight hath been plainly lost.

(h) With Water of the leſſer Century, Cardu. Bened. and Endive.

(i) With Water of St. Johns-wort, Tanſy, and a Decoction of Harts-horn.

(k) In Water of Majoran, Betony, and Meliſſa.

(l) Wine is hurtful in Synovia, but Beer, by reaſon of the Hops and Barley, (the Decoction whereof, may alſo be outwardly applyed,) by a Specifick property, is very beneficial.

(m) With Water of Cardu. Bened. and Meadow-ſweet; a Suffumigation of Vitriol very much corrects the Air.

(n) Wine is not very convenient, by reaſon of the Fever, which for the moſt part is wont to attend Dolours of the Reins, from whence Dolours of the Back are occaſioned: But if no Fever be, it may be given in Wine, otherwiſe in Fennel-water.

(o) If ſo be the bones be not alſo hurt.

(p) This Doſe, in urgent neceſſity, may in eight or ten dayes be doubled or trebled. Alſo it may be as often repeated.

(q) Such is a Penotum, thus made ℞. Salt of Vitriol ʒſſ. diſſolve it in Convenient water, add a ſufficient quantity of Sugar-Candy, filter it, and give it the ſick blood warm, it will cauſe Vomiting without Dolour.

(r) In the Epilepſy, it must be given in water of Flowers of Peony or Miſſletoe. In Suffocation of the Matrix in Water of Mug-wort, or Bugloſſe-wine; for by its ſharpneſs, it repells the putrilaginous vapours of the Matrix. In Poiſons, it is given in Water of St. Johnswort impregnated with tincture of Saffron.

(s) Not with reſpect to the Medicament, but by reaſon of the diſparity of Subjects.

Aqua Benedicta.

Martin Ruland the Father, in his Century of Emperical Curations, very often mentions his Aqua Benedicta, which he alſo calls Vomitory and Ruptory, and in Century 5. Curat. 5.95. he ſaith, it is compounded of Crocus of Metals; of which the quantity of a Pea, being macerated in Water, Wine, Beer, or Methegline; of which infuſion afterward; or elſe boil'd in theſe Liquors) being ſtreined is given to drink from ℥ſſ, to ℥ij. What this Crocus of Metals is, or how prepared, very many have eagerly deſired to know, ^[9] even to this day; whence Commentaries made by divers, have been extant thereabout, who have alſo been of Different Opinions. See Joſephus Quercetanus in Pharmacopoea Chap. 7. in the end de Aquis. Alſo in Alexicacum Tyrocinium Chymicum Chap. 12. lib. 2. which is publiſhed with my Notes communicated to Dr. Beguinus. Alſo Libavius in either Treatiſe, and others. This is certain, it is prepared of Antimony, or Stibium, (which Quercetanus calls Saturnine Magneſia) but how, or in what manner, they do not all agree. Libavius in his ſecond Treatiſe, ſets down a manual Deſcription of Ruland's Crocus of Metals, but it is lame and unprofitable for Aqua Benedicta, and therefore leſs uſeful for Libavius himſelf, that great Chymical Practitioner. It is true there was a proceſs of Ruland's the Son, taken out of [his] ſeventh Diſputation, which was in my cuſtody, and (being by theft obtained) was afterward by Libavius vended for the Fathers invention. Among the many forms, or methods of operating, moſt exquiſite of all, is this which follows, being very often approved by uſe, but it requires an expert Artificer and diligent Preparer

Preparation of Crocus of Metals.

℞ Pure Nitre, well cleanſed from all impurities a pound or two: Of Antimony a like quantity: Firſt, with very gentle heat make the Nitre flow in an Iron Pan, but ſo, as the Pan be not vehement hot, or any wayes red; remove it from the fire, and add the Antimony exeedingly well reduced to Powder. If they ſuffer themſelves to mix without inflammation and noiſe, it will be very well. If otherwiſe, forbear a little, till the Nitre be come to a convenient coolneſs, at firſt pour on the Powder very leiſurely, afterward it will abide a more haſty commixtion; but you muſt be ſure to ſtir theſe very well with an Iron Spattle continually. When all theſe are exactly mixed, ſet fire of the whole with a live Coal, or rather red hot Iron; when it makes a noiſe the Crocus of Metals is prepared. The Antimony thus elaborated, is left very like to a Crocus.

Uſe of Crocus of Metals.

The Uſe, and Doſe is general, from ſix granes to twelve, macerated, and in urgent neceſſity boiled, with Water, Wine, Beer, Methegline, or any other Liquor, which may be convenient for the Diſeaſe, whereto it is applyed: of which Solution, or Decoction, may be taken from ℥ſſ. to ℥ij. either hot or cold. It is called Aqua Benedicta, becauſe with the greateſt ſafety it may be given to the Sick even in Diſeaſes uncureable, either by it ſelf, or mixt with other Liquors, as is declared by Ruland himſelf, and verified by daily Experience.

1. It is given, in Dolours of the head, often occaſioned by Impurities of the Ventricle, with Water of Bugloſſe, Verveine and Betony.

2. In the Epilepſy, with Water of Peony, Flowers of Tilia, black Cherryes, and conſerve of Lavender.

3. In the Baſtard, and Real Plouriſy, with Water of Carduus Maria, Cardu. Bened. and Rhoeados.

4. In Inveterate Coughs, Aſthma, Inflammation of the Lungs, and Quinſey, with Water of Violets, Coltsfoot, and Hyſſop.

5. In Hypocondriack Melancholy, with Water of Maiden-hair, or a Decoction of Ceterach.

6. In all Affects of the Ventricle, with Water of Mint, and Wormwood.

7. In all Fevers, eſpecially Quotidians, and intermitting Tertians, with Water of Century Minor, [•]ardu. Bened. Succory and Sow-thiſtle.

8. In the Feſt, where from the begining Vomits are neceſſary, with Water of Meadow-ſweet, Cardu. B[•]ned. Aſn-leaves, Angelina, Scorzonera, Goats-ear.

9. In preſervation from the Gout, and all its Species, with Water of wild Betony.

10. In all coagulation of blood, in what part ſoever of Mans Body, ^[10] if not Suppurated, with Water of Chervill and the leſſer Comfry.

Theſe Vomitorys ought to be given in the begining of a Diſeaſe. Moreover, the uſe of this is excellent in Clyſters: For if ʒſſ. or ʒj. of Crocus of Metals, be macerated, or boiled in appropriate Water, or Wine, and this, when ſtreined, be mixed with a ſufficient quantity of Decoction of emollient Simples to make a Clyſter, it will be very commodious. See Quercetanus, chap. 7. Laſtly, of Crocus of Metals may be prepared a famous Ophthalmick Water; of which ſee Quercetanus in the ſame place.

Dr. Hartmanus his Aqua Benedicta.

In Medicinal uſe, where Vomitorys are chiefly neceſſary, the Water, which, according to Rulana's inſtitution, I call bleſſed, is of ſingular uſe; of which, in his Phyſical Centurys he makes ſuch frequent mention. The preparation of which I deſcribed the laſt Summer, in Tyrocinium Chymicum (ſet forth by Gluckradius) explained by me, in the twelfth Chapter, intituled Of Liver of Antimony. Here therefore the ſame may properly be transferred. I have alſo uſed this in my Phyſical Practice, and ingeniouſly confeſs, in Diſeaſes requiring the uſe hereof, nothing hath been more familiarly uſed by me; moreover, praiſed be God for his Divine Benediction, which, I may truly ſay, hath alwayes attended me in exhibiting this moſt noble Medicine.

Yet of equal Virtue to this, is a Simple infuſion of Glaſs of Antimony by it ſelf, without any other addition, either of Fluor, or Borax, or any other thing whatſoever, prepared in white Rheniſh-wine. Briefly thus ℞ ℥j. or ℥ij. of Glaſs of Antimony, infuſe it in 3. lib. or 4. lib. of Wine, in a Glaſs firmly cloſed, ſet it for a certain time in the Sun, untill the Liquor be tinged with a Citrine colour: afterwards filter it, ^[11] and keep it in a Glaſs exactly ſtopt. The uſe of this is from ℈ j. to ℈iij. or ℈v. at moſt, given in diſtill'd appropriate Water; this is uſually given to provoke Vomiting with very good ſucceſs, eſpecially in Diſeaſes which, neither will, nor can, be otherwiſe cured, than by Vomiting: Such are Coughs, Pleuriſys, Quinſys, want of Appetite, inordinate Belchings, and infinite others, which are harboured in the firſt Region of the Belly. Moreover, this is wonderful, in infuſing of Glaſs of Antimony with Wine, that the repeating the infuſion once or twice, doth not exhauſt its emetick Virtue, ^[12] but it may be infuſed again, and again, almoſt ad infinitum, and ſtill applyed as at firſt, for it is not plainly diſcernable, at leaſt very little, to looſe of its former Virtue. ^[13] Whence it is ſufficiently manifeſt, that its Cathartick property, is more eſpecially placed in the Spiritual Subſtantiality, than in the Corporality: The Spirits being the Adminiſtrators, and Effecters of theſe Operations. When as this powder of Glaſs of Antimony ſhall, by very often Infuſing, be rendred more ſlow in Operation, if it be dryed and again melted into Glaſs, it afreſh, by infuſion, recovers its priſtine virtue, and ſo may perpetually be of uſe. Which I thought good to ſignifie to the Ingenious.

But I require, ^[14] as indeed I always did, that as theſe things are diligently and exquiſitly prepared, they alſo with Prudence, and great Circumſpection may be Adminiſtred; becauſe they are evident and ſwift in Operation, therefore they require the greater knowledg in exhibiting Moreover, there is alſo a Syrup confected of Aqua Bened. in like caſes familiarly uſed by me: its preparation is thus.

Dr. Hartman's Vomitive Syrup.

℞. Glaſs of Antimony, or Crocus of Antimony (for either of them will ſerve, being of like virtue,) impregnated with a tincture, as is ſhewed above, ℥vj. of odoriferous Roſe-water ℥ſſ. Powder of Cinamon ʒij. Leave theſe for four and twenty hours in a hot place, afterward ſtrein it, in which, when ſtreined, diſſolve of moſt white Sugar ℥viij. Boyl it to a convenient Conſiſtency, and according to Art make a Syrup.

Doſe

Doſe from ʒj. to ʒij. or ʒiij. If need be a ſpoonful, with a little Henbroath, or other Fleſh-broath, boiled with a piece of Bread, and ſupt up a little after the taking it; this ſhould alſo be done in exhibiting the former Aqua Bened. With this Doſe of Syrup,

Ʋſe

Dolours of the Colick tending to a Pareſin, are happily removed; by the ſame means, Suffocative Catarrhs, which for the moſt part deſcend to the Heart, and Lungs, are wonderfully exterminated: Eſpecially if, after this, with reſpect to the Conſtitution, the Flux of the head be ſtopped and the Brain Comforted.

Note:

Obſervation

That either of theſe Medicaments in divers Bodies, variouſly operates; yet for the moſt part it purges by the Superiour parts, ſometimes alſo in the ſame Body by the Inferiour, or elſe onely by Siedge, without vomiting; Sometimes Sweats are provoked, together with other purgings, and ſometimes alone.

Cautions in exhibiting Aqua Benedicta, and others in this place exceeding neceſſary.

1. There are two ſorts that need relief by Vomiting, which are not alike able to [•]ear it: Some who eaſily vomit, having a ſtrong Stomach, whoſe paſſages of the Breaſt are large and wide, their Head ſound, accuſtomed to Vomiting, and in whom the ſickly matter eaſily comes upward.

There are others, ſtreight Breaſted, who by Pyſicians are called [〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉], weak and wanting ſtrength, and who very difficultly Vomit; alſo ſuch as are obnoxious to Cephalalgia, Haemorthagia, Suffuſion of the Eyes, Diſeaſes of the Lungs, Swounings, and Suffocation of the Matrix; ſuch muſt not raſhly be provoked to Vomit; which [〈◊〉]-chymiſts and Empericks, too often do; and audaciouſly and wickedly ſport themſelves in others ruine.

3. When the Phyſician is about to exhibit Aqua Benedicta, and other Vomitorys, [〈◊〉] [•]ld accurately conſider circumſtances; that he give not too much or too little; that it be ſeaſonably adminiſtred; that, that be not firſt done which ſhould be liſt, &c.

4. The moſt convenient time to exhibit Vomitorys, is in the increaſe of the Moon: for then the humours ripen and ſwell, which ſafely and eaſily are excluded by Vomiting.

5. The Sick in time of Vomiting muſt keep himſelf very warm, and foment his Vitals with hot cloths: Laſtly, by taking cold, griping in the Guts, to [〈◊〉] ſeen, is procured.

6. Beer muſt not be given preſently after taking the Von[•], but after the ſick hath vomited once or twice, it may. For otherwiſe the Vomitory force is hindred, not encreaſed.

7. When the evil is pretty well come up, and bitter matter doth alſo come forth: [〈◊〉] may more largely be given, and toward the end to waſh the ſtomach, and that the remaining evil may the better be expell'd.

8. But the Beer muſt be blood-warm, for ſo it cauſes nauſeouſneſs; not hot becauſe therein the ſtomach takes delight; neither muſt Wine be given.

9. A draught of ſharp Broath is very beneficial, if it be very ſeaſonably exhibited. For ſharp things cauſe the Reliques of evil to precipitate the inferiour parts, and are afterward expell'd thereby.

10. In Cholerick Natures, the Choler being laſt vomited, muſt not be ſuddainly ſtopt, not permitted to abide, and gather again in the ſtomach, but daily part thereof muſt be expell'd, either by repeating the Vomitory, or by exhibiting precipitating Purges, or Diureticks, not Volatile, or Spirituous, but ſuch as are ſharp and ſalt, as Wormwood-wine, Infuſion of Wormwood, Binde-weed, Carduus Bened. Scena, Rubarb, Century.

11. In the uſe of Vomitorys, the ſick muſt not ſleep too ſoon, eſpecially in ſuch Bodies as abound with Choler, leaſt by ſleep the Choler aſcend to the Brain. Yet when the ſick have ſufficiently vomited, ſleep may commodiouſly be uſed.

12. When ſtrength is decayed by Vomiting, hot Wine, as a confortative may ſafely be given; with ſome drops of Oyl of Cloves applyed warm with a Linnen-cloth to the bottom of the ſtomach.

13. After Vomiting Confortatives are required, eſpecially ſuch as be ſharp. In this caſe excellent is Coral fermented, and mixt with Conſerve of Roſes.

14. The ſick, by intervals, may eat a piece of the upper cruſt of Bread toſted, and macerated for a quarter of an hour in Wine, or Beer, or any other Broath; and in caſe of abundance of Choler, it will be beſt to ſprinkle Nutmeg, and Cinamon upon the Toſt.

15. If Vomiting, after the exhibiting theſe, be too inordinate, the preſent remedy is a draught of Milk boiled with Bread, or a ſpoonful of Syrup of Maſtick, with Spirit of the ſame, or elſe old Treacle; Or apply a plaiſter of a cruſt of Bread to the ſtomach, or a Cataplaſme of Ferment and Mint. If theſe be not ſufficiently efficacious, the preſent and infallible remedy is, to give a Doſe of Laudanum Opiate. Other Vomitories ſee Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition, Page

III. A Reſolving Mundefying Cathartick of greater virtue, than ſuch as are of Scammony and Coloquintida (a).

Obſervations.

1. EVery Laxative, according to Paracelſus, hath-three principal properties, viz. it frees wearied Nature, by Evacuation, and comforts it when debilitated, alſo it mitigates (b).

2. Purgations, which infer dangerous Symptoms, from the venemous Reliques (c) of Proprieties, and cauſe dejection of natural Vigour, muſt alwayes be avoided.

3. In the true method of Purging, (in which we eſteem not the number of dejections or abundance; power and excellency of faculties, but rather reſpect the removing the Roots, and Impurities of Diſeaſes, by remitting Symptomes and ſtrengthening Nature) we judge Remedies have performed their Office, when either by abſolute (d) Conſumption, or ſenſible Excretion they take away Impurities, whether Urine, Dolours, or Dejection be moved thereby.

4. Catharticks, operate not according to the force of the quality, (e) viz. of Hear, Cold, Drineſs, and Moiſture, but by an occult Propriety, and Specifick form; namely a propriety of the whole ſubſtance, which by the impulſe of heat, and incitement of the Coeleſtial power, expells the humour familiar, and affinity to it ſelf, by Excretion.

5. In Diſeaſes Chronical, (f) Critical and of long continuance, not Purgations, but Arcanums (g) muſt be uſed, for theſe are not cured, but by Spagirick degrees (h).

6. In Chronical Diſeaſes, if Purgations be inſtituted, they muſt be done ſlowly, leiſurely, and with time.

7. Although ſtrong, and violent Medicaments, muſt not raſhly be uſed, not the Body be inconſiderately moved, as Plato adviſes in Timaeum, (i) and long before him Hippocrates, who refuſed to cure Democritus his Friend and Familiar, with Hellebore, and ſuch like, affirming, that no Medicament was ſolutive, that did not in ſome meaſure participate of the force and ſubſtance of humane Bodies: And for this cauſe Avicen rightly ſaith, Medicines (k), although they be not venemous, yet (l), to take them, may be troubleſome to Nature: Nevertheleſs the now fixed roots of Diſeaſes require Antimonial, Vitriolate, and Mercurial Purgations; we ſhould do well (m) to abſtain from theſe, ^[15] unleſs a better and more harmleſs (n) way of preparing them were found out, were it not by the Intemperance of this preſent Age, which deſpiſe our Forefathers Frugality, we are compelled, and alſo invited to the uſe thereof.

(a) Mercurials and Antimonials rather, but Purgations of Scammony, and Coloquintida, are uſeful.

(b) Both Diſeaſe and Symptomes.

(c) Or, not removed, or not corrected.

(d) Ʋniverſal.

(e) The only quality of the Cathartick is not communicated by the Liqu[•]r of Infuſion, but is reſident, and ſetled in a certain peculiar Subſtance, which accompanies the purging property, and every Operation. 1. It may be queſtioned, touching the ſubject of the purging faculty, wherein it conſiſts?

Not in the quality alone, becauſe that moves the faculty, ^[16] and is in ſeparated Elements: So are the Elements of Wine, burning Fire, or [•]ery Air, Phlegmatick water, and Terreſtrial Salt of Tartar, of which conjoyned the Subſtance of the Wine conſiſts, by the propriety of temperament it is moderately bot, viz. it heats, but inflames not. But this fire is in the Spirit or ſeparated Air, wherein is no temperateneſs, but is a pure quality; ſuch as is found in fire it ſelf. Therefore this faculty is not at all in a Temperament: for Temperament is a connexion of many Contraries. It therefore is in ſome Hypopatical principle or in Salt, Sulphur, and Mercury: it is rather in Mercurial Salt, than in others, this appears in purging Extracts made with Spirit of Vinega[•]. For theſe do not equally purge with extracts otherwiſe made, for example, Sulphur when extracted with Spirit of Vinegar, hath a remaining Salt: but the Diaphoretick force of Sulphur muſt be extracted with Spirit of Wine.

2. It may be alſo queſtioned, how theſe purging Medicaments operate? 1. ^[17] [〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉], they attract the humors according the Sentence of Galen. 2. They excite the expulſive faculty faculty. 3. By reaſon of Similitude of Subſtance, they do either in quantity, or quality, ^[18] augment the humors, with which, Nature being overburthened, endeavours expulſion. 4. Or elſe Solution, with its Mercurial Virtues, attended with Arſenical, Antimonial Spirits, is appointed to perform this office.

(f) In which, Purgations are of no force.

(g) Specifick Medicaments, Spagirically prepared.

(h) Operations.

(i) Almoſt at the end of its [〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉].

(k) To wit, more strong purgations.

(l) In the total.

(m) Viz. From ſuch as are Crude and not rightly prepared.

(n) Chymical.

Mineral Turbith (a).

Becauſe, among ſundry moſt excellent purging Medicaments, of which we in this place treat, we have firſt pitcht our intentions upon Mercury, the impurities of which although they be very deeply (b) mixt, yet by an ingenuous preparation may be removed (c); we ſhall proceed in deſcribing the uſe thereof.

It is hitherto vulgarly thought the Hermetick Philoſophers, only uſed this Mercury as a Servant, (d) and fugitive Slave: neither can it be judged, that any one doth underſtand by their Philoſophical Writings, that they without any detriment would drink this Mercury. The true Philoſophick, and moſt noble Lympha, rarely diſcovers her ſelf to many, nor will ſhe attend upon any but true Philoſophers. Although ſhe be ſought of many, yet very few there be that find her. In Cabaliſtical Philoſophy, this is denoted by the Virgin Mary (as our Saviour is denoted by the Ferment of Medicine), becauſe they affirm that ſhe, before, in, and after the Birth, was alwayes a pure Virgin. But to our Medicinal Inſtitution.

This Vulgar (e) Mercury in a certain preparation, doſe, and mixture, becomes a divine (f) Medicine, and in very many Diſeaſes, far more efficaciouſly operates, (if it may be believed to be the ſame,) than that purified Panacea of former times, (g) which is prepared of powder of native Cinnabar, (h) moſt finely beaten, with Saffron, and Shell-fiſhes mixt; in the trial of which, by applying a ſmall part to the fire, I have very many times found, the crude Mercury to aſcend in a fume, which hath whitened a piece of Gold Coin.

In preparing Mercury, divers wayes have been experimented by Chymical Practitioners: Some of which (and not evilly) have endeavoured to perform it by Spirit of common Salt Aqua-fortis, and Oyl of Vitriol, others by it ſelf, or with Flints, which is done in (i) length of time.

(a) Every purging Medicament which is made of Mercury, With many Chymiſts Turbith, or Turpetum is nothing elſe, but precipitate Mercury.

(b) More opinion, than really ſo in it ſelf.

(c) By a dexterous hand joyned with legitimate Operation; theſe are the words of Severinus in Idea Medicinae.

(d) Becauſe it is uſed for preparation of Gold.

(e) That which is brought from Spain, or Hungaria is beſt. There is ſome brought from Poland, which is too watriſh, and is far inferiour to the Spaniſh. The best Mercury is thus known, ^[19] put ʒj. of it in a pure Silver Spoon, and over Coals let it evaporate, if it leave a yellow or white ſpot in the Spoon, it is certainly good: but that which blacks the Spoon, ought to be purged, before it be applyed to medicinal uſe.

(f) It cannot commodiouſly be mixed with Conſerve,

Caution.

becauſe without ſome chewing it can hardly be taken; all precipitates chewed hurt the Teeth.

(g) Anwaldinus had the true Panacea, ^[20] which he exhibited, it was indeed made by another, of whom he received it, and brought it with him out of Italy, and with the ſame he cured many grievous Diſeaſes.

Afterward, that at length the true Panacea might not be wholly loſt, he compounded another Medicine, which Crollius ſpeaks of, and to it added a ſmall part of the true Panacea, by which means the ſaid Medicine is ſaid to participate of the virtues of the true Panacea.

(h) Minium.

(i) The precipitation of Mercury with Flints, is with ℥ij. or ℥iij. at moſt, with almost 2[•], of ſmall stones like Beans, which muſt be ſo long reteined in a fire of Sand, untill by its often Circulations, it at length be plainly precipitated, and ſtick to the Flints, from which the Mercury may be ſeparated, by ſhaking the ſtones together. Doſe from four granes to ſix.

In Precipitating Mercury, there is not a more ſecure and commodious way, than this following.

Precipitate Mercury.

℞ Mercury well purified ½ ſs (a) upon it pour rectified Oyl of Sulphur, (b) per Campane, (for this Oyl, before all other corroſive Oyls, and far more powerfully, than Oyl of Vitriol, (c) precipitates and coagulates it, ſo as it will endure the ſtronger (d) fire) this Compoſition for two dayes digeſt in Sand, afterward by Retort fortified with Luting (e) leiſurely diſtill (f) it, the Liquor that comes off, again pour on, and repeat this the third time.

The fourth time there may be again poured on a little freſh Oyl of Sulphut, (g) and about the end, encreaſe the fire that the Retort may wax hot, and in diſtilling ſo abſtract it, as by the Diſtillation the Mercury may be (h) precipitated into a white Maſs. Afterward break the Veſſel, (i) and take out the matter, and upon a Marble grinde it very well, then with diſtill'd Rain-water hot, waſh away its Saltneſs diligently in a Glaſs with a wide mouth: work it very well for four hours together, ſee it be all well under the water, before you pour it off: This edulcoration muſt be ſo often repeated, till no ſaltneſs be perceived in the water poured on, and the Mercury remain converted to a moſt yellow-powder, (k) which afterward, being firſt dryed, put it to a Phial with a long [〈◊〉] which muſt be cloſed with Bombace, and placed over a moſt vehement (l) fire in Sand to digeſt for eight dayes, if it happen any of the Mercury be not ſufficiently precipitate, it will ſpontaneouſly ſublime it ſelf in the neck of the Glaſs, which afterward, with an Iron Ring heat red hot, break off, and the upper part in which the affixt crude Mercury ſticks, warily and gently take off, but the maſs remaining in the bottom take out, and upon it thrice burn Spirit of Wine, afterward carefully put it up for uſe. Thus prepared it may ſecurely be inwardly given.

I have ſometimes precipitated Amalgama's of Gold and Silver, apart, for two years, and although it was reduced to a perfect red Powder, yet it was not at all duly fixt, nor could it, without further preparation, be ſafely applyed to medicinal uſe.

Who ſo would prepare a precipitate of this kind, by Amalgamations, in three or four Months, with the adhibiting of due proportion of fire, (m) he will ſee fair ſhoots, like unto Cypreſs growing in the Glaſs, (n) and by often taking out the matter and grinding it, he will have by the violence of the Fire an Earthy-matter, (o) which afterward by Oyl of Sulphur, as aboveſaid, may be precipitated, (p) and fixed, into a yellow powder.

Obſervations.

1. A ſign that it is well precipitated is, if it be ſtrongly (q) ſtirred with Gold, and the Gold be not at all made white thereby, as is wont to be when it is only touched with crude Mercury.

2. It is not needful that it be altogether fixt, (r) for ſo it looſes its purging Virtue.

3. There is no precipitate which may not be reduced, (s) if it be plainly fixt, it cannot operate in mans Body, (t) by reaſon of its Crudity, (u) it performs its Operations.

Virtues.

Mercury (w) is the Balſome of Nature, in which is an incarnative virtue, whereby it wonderfully reſtores and purifies the microcoſmick Body (x) infected with Lues venerea: for when the whole maſs of blood all over the body is corrupted and infected with Seminarys of many Diſeaſes, then theſe Mettalicks, (y) ratified like fire, acquire ſuch force of penetrating, that they paſs through the whole habit of the Body.

1. It is a Remedy againſt Infirmities cauſed by putrefaction of humors, and in deſperate Diſeaſes, (z) there is not any found that more ſpeedily yields relief.

2. It drives out all vicious humors and defluxions (aa) of the Brain.

3. It purifies the blood in the Veins, and the marrow (bb) in the Bones.

4. In the Dropſy it is an appropriate Remedy, for it hath an Expulſive virtue (cc).

5. In the Gout, it is given with Pills of Ruffus, (dd) and Oyl of Honey.

6. In the Pleuriſy, with a ſpecifick Vehicle (ee).

7. It is excellent againſt Poiſons and Scabs (ff).

8. In all Fevers, continual, and intermitting, with Pills of Ruffus, alwayes adding four or five drops of Oyl of Vitriol.

9. It is a general Remedy in Lues-venerea, (gg) which of the moſt grievous Lues is worthily called the only [〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉]: for it heals, and eradicates all venereal Ulcers, and ſuch like Defluxions, by re-iterating the Doſe.

10. In the Jaundies (hh) nothing more excellent.

11. It is alſo given in the Peſt, with Peſtilential Pills of Rufſus.

12. In Malignant, (ii) and Ferid Ulcers, mixt with purging Oyntments.

Paracelſus in curing Lues-venerea, exhibited it with Electuary of juyce of Roſes, and Phaedro with Spirit of Tartar, moſt happily removed Venereal tumors.

Heuſerus p. m. (kk) affirmed to me, that he, in his moſt frequent exhibiting thereof, never found any detriment to enſue, unleſs ſometimes in Cholerick vomitings the ſick have complained of Dolour, and ſometimes of ſome heat in the throat, and mouth, which preſently by applying a Gargariſme, (ll) or if in the throat, by the uſe of Terra Sigillata, was removed.

Doſe and Uſe.

From 3, 4, 5, to 6. granes eſpecially in ſtrong bodies.

It is given with appropriate Pills (mm).

In Dolours of the Head, with Pills of Cochium.

In Dolours of the Arms, with Pills of Hermodactyls (nn).

Or mixed with purging Extracts.

It better operates in Juyce of Liquorſh, than in Treacle: It is alſo given in Conſerve of Roſes, (oo) or Sugar of Roſes, or it may be ſwallowed in a piece of white Bread, with a little Wine, drunk after the ſwallowing it.

(a) Purification of Mercury is deſcribed below, in Arcanum corallinum. The ſame may be done with a [•]ixivium of Calxvive, and Aſhes of Harts-eaſe, or elſe, a Lixivium of Aſhes of Sope-wort. The like is performed by diſtill'd Vinegar, and common Salt, by often ſtirring the Mercury in them, and often waſhing it from its filth, by changing the Liquors. See my Notes in Tyrocinium Chymicum of Beguinus, ſet forth by Gluckradius, lib. 2. cap. 13. Yet better, and more convenient is the inſtituted Purgations following.

A moſt excellent Purgation of Mercury.

℞ Crude Mercury, what quantity you pleaſe, in a long Glaſs no part cut off, pour on the beſt Spirit of Wine, that it may cover it two fingers; afterwards between your hands ſhake it very well together, diligently minding to keep the Orifice of the Glaſs well ſtopt, with your thumb; and you will ſee all the Mercutial blackneſs, ſeparated in the Spirit of Wine, and to the ſides of the Veſſel; the Spirit of Wine, infected with this foulneſs, pour off, and pour on freſh Spirit of Wine, and as before by ſhaking ſeparate the remaining blackneſs. Repeat the operation till the blackneſs be wholly removed, which in ſome Mercurys, (which are very foul) is almoſt a fourth part of their weight: Draw off the Spirit of Wine, by diſtillation in Balneo, leaving the blackneſs in the bottom. This Spirit of Wine, as alſo others thus uſed, carefully keep. By this purgation, the Mercury as a witneſs of its purity, famouſly diſcovers it ſelf, in a moſt bright and perfect Celeſtial Colour. But the blackneſs muſt not be wholly thrown away, for it is uſeful in killing Lice and Worms, and may be uſed in a Girdle to that purpoſe, or as ſhall be otherwiſe thought fit.

(b) How Oyl of Sulphur per Campane is made, is deſcribed in Tyrocinium Chymicum, &c. lib. 2. cap. 4. Intituled, Spirit of Sulphur.

(c) For Sulphur, ſeems to have more apt Spirits for precipitation, which is a certain kind of ſixation. Yet equally ſufficient is Spirit of Vitriol; for it wants not power of fixing. ^[21] Therefore Spirit of Vitriol and Spirit of Sulphur are almoſt one, and the ſame: for from the ſame ſharp principle, Mercurial Vitriols are derived.

(d) After abſolute precipitation.

(e) That needs not.

(f) With gentle heat.

(g) In a new and excellently well luted Retort.

(h) May be left.

(i) With an Iron ring red hot, or with Sulphureal threds

(k) It will preſently wax yellow, where the Water is poured on.

(l) Not very vehement, leaſt it again flow.

(m) As is taught in Tyrocinium Chymicum, &c. cap. 19. lib. 2. Intituled, Another precipitation of Mercury.

(n) Viz. from the Amalgama it ſelf.

(o) Remaining in the bottom.

(p) Other and various precipitates may hereto be transferred from Tyrocinium, &c. lib. 2. cap. 13. Alſo there is a famous precipitate deſcribed in Diſputa. Chymicotechn. by Rhenan in Lib. Solis è puteo emergentis, &c. Theſi. 120. page 34 and 35. of the ſame Book. Here in this place we ſhall alſo ſet down excellent Precipitates, and of great virtue.

A famous Precipitation of Mercury.

Firſt make an Aquafortis, of Nitre 2 [•]. Vitriol 1 [•]. Allum not calcined ℥vj. Common Salt ℥vj. mix them. Diſtill it, and in the uſual manner make a Water, as is deſcribed in Tyrocinium lib. 3. cap. 2. ℞ Mercury purified what quantity you will, diſſolve it with the Water as much as you can, (Note, that the Mercury muſt be diſſolved with the Water as much as poſſibly it can be, otherwiſe it will not freely be precipited,) the Mercury being thus diſſolved, pour upon it of cold fountain Water ℥ij. or ℥iij. and leave it in a ſtill place without fire for certain hours, that the Mercury may ſpontaneouſly be precipited. When the Mercury hath thus precipited it ſelf, pour on good ſtore of cold Water, leave it to ſettle for a time, then power off the Water, and pour on more, and leave it again as before, this do ſo long, as till no Acrimony in the precipitate Mercury can at all be perceived. Then take it out, and in a Bolt-head with a large Orifice without an Alembeck, digeſt it with moſt gentle fire, untill it be dry. The dryed powder take out, and to one part of this precipitate, add four parts of moſt ſharp diſtill'd Vinegar, put it in a Cucurbit well cloſed, and digeſt it for one day or two in Balneo, afterward without diſtillation of the Vinegar, in a Bolt-head with a large Orifice, dry it as before, which when dryed keep for uſe. Doſe from one grane to five or ſix. If neceſſity require one grane may be given to Infants, that have obſtructions of the Belly. No leſs famous is the Precipitation following, though compounded, yet it is of ſingular virtue.

Solar precipitate Mercury.

℞ of pure Gold, excellently well purified ℥ſſ. reduce it into thin ſmall pieces, and in the uſual manner diſſolve it in Aqua Regis, with common Salt, not Ammoniack, for that renders the Mercury volatile; Glaſs of Antimony ℥ſſ. and Mercury well cleanſed ℥iij. Diſſolve theſe in Aquafortis apart, and in ſeveral Glaſſes, and ſo as all the Solutions may be very clear, and tranſparent. All theſe waters mix, and by Alembeck abſtract the Water, and pour on freſh Aqua Regis, draw it off again and again, and ſo continue repeating the Operation, till the Precipitate, being put upon an Iron plate red hot, yield no fume at all. Which ſign appearing, diligently in a Crucible calcine the whole Precipitate; for ſo all the Spirits of Aqua Regis, will be expell'd and diſſipated. Afterward with it ſix times diſtill Spirit of Wine, that the Mercury may be wholly fixt. Laſtly gently calcine it.

1.

Uſe.

In the French Sickneſs it is a principal cleanſing Remedy. For it cleanſes the blood in the veins, the marrow in the Bones, and whatſoever impurity lyes hid in the fleſh, nerves, and under the skin, it purges out.

2. In the Dropſy it is a great Comforter, becauſe it expells the Water, and dryes up the Fountain.

3. It helps ſuch as are afflicted with the Falling-ſickneſs.

4. It reſiſts the Cholick.

5. It mitigates the Quartane.

6. It is proper for the Jaundies.

7. Ectichiomen, Cancer, Fiſtula's, and other Ulcers it cures.

8. In the Peſtilence, and Poiſons it is helpful.

Aurum-vita.

℞ Aqua-fortis made of Vitriol, Nitre and Allum ℥iiij. Salt Ammoniack ℥j. mix it, and diſtill it by Alembeck in Sand, as Aqua-regis is made. In ℥ij. of this diſſolve of fine Gold ℥ff. keep the Solution in a hot place: then in 1 lib. of common Aquafortis, diſſolve of crude Mercury well cleanſed ℥vj. Afterward mix the Solutions of Gold and Mercury together, and in a little time all will appear very black, then by Alembeck in Sand diſtill it with gentle heat, encreaſe the fire gradually, till what is in the bottom begins to be red, and the Spirits are ſeen to evaporate, afterward augment the heat, that the Cucurbit in the bottom may be very hot. Take it out, and the powder that ſhall happen to be ſublimed, if any be, mix with it, by ſtirring it with an Iron rod, and in a Crucible calcine it till the Spirits be well ſeparated: Then with ſweet Water remove all its Saltneſs; Laſtly, after corrected Spirit of Wine hath been diſtill'd with it, by often cohobating, keep the powder of Aurum-vitae for uſe. Which is famous in the Peſtilence, and other Diſeaſes very many.

Yellow Diaphoretick Precipitate.

Mercury by common Salt and Vitriol ſublimed, as is deſcribed in Tyrocihium Chymicum, &c. lib. 2. cap. 18. Intituled Sublimate Mercury. ℞ of this Sublimate Mercury, what quantity you pleaſe, boyl it in fountain Water, with very gentle fire: then in this Solution being very clear, and pute, (viz. ſeparated from its feces, either by inclination, or by filtring,) leiſurely pour off Oyl of Tartar made of its own Salt per deliquium, a ſufficient quantity, and preſently the Mercury will precipate the bottom, like powder of a yellow Colour. Draw off the Water by Inclination, and edulcorate the powder by often waſhing it in diſtill'd rain, or fountain Water, or untill the Water, with which it is waſht, retein no more favour of ſharpneſs; laſtly, diligently, and with very gentle heat dry the powder, and keep it for uſe.

The virtue of this is only Diaphoretick, ^[22] Doſe from 5, or, 6, to 7. granes, in Treacle or Mithridate, or the extract of either of them, it muſt be taken in a morning faſting twice or thrice a week. It wonderfully diſſolves all obſtructions, eſpecially in the Jaundies, therefore may ſafely be uſed inſtead of a digeſtive, being exceeding profitable and neceſſary for to open ſtoppages of the interior bowels, and very often in opening obſtructions of the moſt grievous Evil. Moreover, againſt Venoms it is a powerful Remedy. But how this Precipitate, with Sublimate Mercury ſhould be transferred to a Sweetneſs, and afterward to a purging property, ſhall be ſhewn a little after, when we treat of Panchymagogon dulce. After theſe forms, may be made a Precipitate more proper to Lues-venerea, of which I have made mention in my Notes on Tyrocinium Cyhmicum, &c. lib. 2. cap. 13. The genuine deſcription wereof may be found in I he[•]bus Medico-chymicis, &c. Which here alſo follows,

Anti-venereal Precipitate Mercury.

℞ Mercury well cleanſed 1 lib. Diſſolve it in a ſufficient quantity of Aqua-ſortis, made with Vitriol 3 lib. and Salt Peter 2 lib. Afterward diſtill it by Alembeck in Sand leiſurely, that the Water and Spirit may come forth. But as ſoon as you perceive the Spirit to ariſe, encreaſe the fire, that the glaſs may be a little hot, and appear ſomewhat rediſh; for, ſo in the Alembeck, and to the ſides of the Cucurbit, the unprofitable yellow, and duskiſn flowers will elevate themſelves from the Mercury. Cool the Veſſel, and take out the matter; break the Cucurbit, and rejecting the unprofitable flowers ſublimed to the ſides, you will find in the bottom a red powder, which in an Earthen Platter, waſh ſo long with hot Water, as till no ſharpneſs at all remain. To this powder, when dryed, pour Oyl of Salt of Tartar, till it be covered two fingers, abſtract the Phlegme by diſtillation in Sand thrice, but the third time encreaſe the fire, that the Cucurbit may with the heat be ſomewhat red, and by this means, a ſmall portion of the Mercury, crude or living will aſcend, which from the reſidue muſt be diligently ſeparated. The matter remaining in the bottom take out, and beat it groſsly to Powder, and with ſweet Water hot, waſh it often, till no Saltneſs or any other Impurity do remain, and the powder be left red and clear, which dry, and in a Cucurbit imbibe it with Water of Eggs, and ſeven times abſtract the ſame Water from it by Alembeck in Sand. What is left in the bottom, again waſh often with hot Water, and pour upon it ſeven times, rectifyed Spirit of Wine, then diſtill it, repeating the Cohobations as often. This being done, take out the Powder, and pour on Alchohol of Wine, that it may be well moiſtened therewith, ^[23] then ſet fire to it, and keep it ſtirring with an Iron rod, untill by burning the Alcohol be wholly conſumed.

Doſe of this Precipitate three or five granes. To which for a while may be added of prepared Scammony, the Preparation of which I deſcribe below, of Purging Medicaments, or of my Panchymagogon, as much as ſhall be ſufficient to make it up into Pills. Alſo it may be mixt with juyce of Liquoriſh. This precipitate in the Dropſy is a principal help if exhibited (as was firſt by mey in 3 or 5 granes of Diagridium. It is neceſſary in this Diſeaſe firſt to exhibit Turbith, afterward Diureticks may be applyed. ^[24] For this is alwayes minded by the skilful Phyſician, firſt he carefully endeavours to expell the Water by the Excrements, in exhibiting a Cathartick three or four times, certain days together, or by intermiſſion, afterward by Urine: otherwiſe the whey-like humor is devolved to the Reins, and paſſages of the Bladder; from whence afterward, moſt pertinacious Symptoms are wont to ariſe very often. Of all which, we treat below in the Hydr[•]pical Specifick. But how ſome Precipitates are wont to be made, which are of various Colours, I think good in this place to ſet down their Way of Preparation.

1. Mercurius Gryſeus: only purging.

℞ Common precipitate Mercury, yellow, or white, waſh it often with Roſe. water, then dry it; afterward imbibe it with the beſt Spirit of Wine, and add equal parts of Camphire diſſolved in Spirit of Wine, joyn the Solutions, and with gentle heat, by diſtillation draw off the Spirit of Wine, to a dryneſs: and ſo you will have Mercurius Gryſeus. Doſe of this from three granes to ſix, mixt with Extract of Treacle, and exhibited ſix hours before the coming of the Fit, dot[•] wonderfully repell all Fevers, operating only downward. Alſo in the Peſt, and other Epidemical Diſeaſes, eſpecially in the Engliſh Sweeting Sickneſs, it is a precious Anti[•]te.

2. Incarnative precipitate Mercury.

Diſſolve ℥j. of Quick-ſilver well cleanſed, in ℥ij. of Aqua-fortis, to the Solution add of common water hot ℥iij. And afterward pour on ſo much of the freſh Urine of a ſound Man, as may be ſufficient to moiſten the Mercury. And the Mercury will be precipitated Incarnate. Which muſt be often edulcorated with Water; it only works downward. Doſe from 6. to 11. granes.

3. Yellow Precipitate.

In like manner pour common Water, upon Mercury which hath been firſt diſſolved in common Aqua-fortis, afterward leiſurely add corrected Oyl of Tartar, (drop by drop) and the Mercury will be precipitate, of a dark yellow Colour like Lome; which muſt by ſimple Water be well edulcorated from its corroſives: this alſo operates in the Body only by expelling the impurities through the inferiour parts. Doſe from 6. to 10. granes.

4. Green Precipitate.

Diſſolve Quick-ſilver well cleanſed in common Aqua-fortis, ℥iij. Alſo diſſolve ℥ſſ. of Coper in the ſame. Joyn the Solutions, and in Sand diſtill off the Aqua-fortis, toward the end, urge the Fire ſomewhat more vehemently, that the greateſt parts of the Spirits may be removed. What is left in the bottom, dry and digeſt with Spirit of Vinegar, for one day and night. Laſtly, boyl it that the moſt powerful part of the Mercury may be diſſolved in the Vinegar: the Vinegar impregnated gently diſtill in Balneo, and the green Precipitate will remain in the bottom. This muſt not be waſhed, but exactly dryed. It is a Specifick in the virulent Gonorrhea, even in that which is declining to Lues-venerea. Doſe from 2, 3, to 8. granes. Although the Gonorrhea be ſeen to ceaſe, yet by the exhibiting this Specifick it returns. Therefore convenient Doſes muſt for certain days be re-iterated, untill all the flux ceaſe, and be perfectly removed: for, this Medicine, both moves the Gonorrhea, and alſo takes it away. See Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition, page. [〈…〉] Of Luesvenerea.

Note: This Caution of Mercury and Antimony.

Mercury hurts Cholerick perſons, ^[25] becauſe very much it attracts the Humidities to it ſelf, which is plainly ſeen in Ulcers, and Affects of the Internal parts. So as when this Medicine is removed, the Choler more violently afflicts. But what Mercury doth in Cholerick perſons, the ſame doth Antimony in Phlegmatick; therefore theſe Medicaments, can ſeldom or never anſwer the end, if unadviſedly exhibited.

(q) For by this means the Mercury looſes nothing of its priſtine nature, it had with Gold. The precipitate is therefore better, and may more ſecurely be inwardly taken into the Body.

(r) That it may abide a vehement burning.

(s) To its former ſhape, to volatility.

(t) By purging.

(u) Not of the total, and natural crudity, but ſomewhat diminiſhed, the Salt Spirits, by which it is either precipitated, or ſublimed, do effect the ſame.

(w) Rightly prepared.

(x) Eſpecially.

(y) And of the Salts co-operating.

(z) Viz. That is either Purging or Reſolving.

(aa) Which it alſo cauſ[•]th, being unſeaſonably exhibited; eſpecially if it provoke Salivations,

Caution.

where they are not required. For, unleſs in the Venereal Diſeaſe, all Salivations are Enemies to the Brain.

(bb) And purgeth out the latent evil in the Muſcles, Skin, and under the Skin.

(cc) The Whey or Water.

(dd) Rather in Pills of Hermodactyles. Pills of Ruſſus out of Egineta lib. 2. cap. 36. ℞. Aloes, Ammoniack, of each ℥j. Myrrh ℥ſſ. with juice of Lemmons make it up into a Maſs.

(ee) With Water of Flowers of Corn Poppy, Carduus Bened. and Carduus Maria. Mercury precipitate with Gold, is chiefly conducible to the Pleuriſy and Aſthma. In strong Conſtitutions the Doſe is 2. granes the firſt day, the ſecond day 4. and the third day 6. in Extract or Pills of Agarick, as much as ſhall be convenient to make them up into Pills. Alſo in Infants that are afflicted with Coughs, and Shortneſs of breath, or fulneſs of the Precordia's, (Hertzgeſpan) this is wonderful profitable: if the firſt day be exhibited half a grane, the ſeconday a grane, the third day a grane and half, in ſome Pectoral Syrup.

(ff) And the Peſtilence.

(gg) The Virtue of this conſiſts not in Anointing, or Fumigation, as is uſual with the Italians.

(hh) Yet the yellow Diaphoretick Precipitate, of which above, doth in the Jaundies wonderfully help.

(ii) This Precipitate in Malignant and fetid Ulcers, is better mixed with common Oyl, than with purging Ʋnguents; and that may be thus done: ℞ common Oyl, or Oyl of Roſes 1 lib. Mercury precipitate ℥j. boyl them in an Iron Pan, with gentle heat, untill the Oyl be of an obſcure dark colour, afterward strein it, and keep it for uſe in a convenient Glaſs. This Oyl mixt with Ʋnguents, or elſe by it ſelf in Fiſtula's, and other Ʋlcerous places, admirably heals.

(kk) John Heuſerus Phyſician to the Elector of Colen, who publiſhed Paracelſus his Works.

(ll) With Sage, flowers of Prunella, Cervicaria, and other Aſtringents.

(mm) It may beſt be exhibited with Roſin of Scammony rightly prepared, of which below.

(nn) Such is Vegetable Panchymagogon, deſcribed below.

(oo) Not well, becauſe they muſt be chewed in the mouth, and ſo may cauſe Salivation.

Arcanum Corallinum of Paracelſus, (a) or red Sublimate Mercury not corroſive.

℞ Mercury 1 lib. purge it ſix or ſeven times with a (b) Lixivium of Calxvive, and Aſhes of Harts-eaſe; afterward with Salt and Vinegar, continue waſhing it, till it have a Celeſtial Colour, and ſo it will be fit for Sublimation.

℞ of this thus purged 1 lib. Of Salt-Peter (which muſt be diligently purified, (c) and ſeparated from all vulgar Salt, (d) otherwiſe the ſublimate powder will be above meaſure corroſive: a trial whether the ſalt be duly ſeparated, is thus made, if the Salt-Peter be put upon an Iron plate red hot, and it all burn up and fly away, leaving no ſign of Salt remaining) and of Vitriol calcined to a redneſs, (e) of each (f), 2 lib. pulveriſate all theſe and mix them, and upon them ſprinkle moſt ſharp diſtill'd Vinegat, and with a wooden Peſtil incorporate them well together, till the Mercury (g) ſeem to be mortified: afterward put the whole Maſs into a conveniently large (h) Cucurbit, the ſides of the Cucurbit being not ſpotted, (i) or firſt wiped clean, begin the Diſtillation in ſand (k), at firſt with moderate fire one night, that the phlegm may come forth; afterward by gradual encreaſing and continuing the fire for 24. (l) hours, ſublime the matter; the crude Mercury will aſcend to the head of the Alembeck, (m), with a very dark Colour, in the middle of the Alembeck the powder will be of a yellow Colour, a little above the matter (n) of a red Colour; the Glaſs being firſt broke, gather all the ſublimate powder, as well the red as the yellow; and take of Salt-Peter, and of Calcined Allum, (o) of each 1 lib. (the calcination of Allum is made in a Crucible, after the common manner, not with too vehement fire, leaſt the ſpirits vaniſh) beat theſe together, and incorporate them as before, moiſtening them with the phlegm of the former diſtill'd Vinegar, then ſublime them in a new Alembeck as before: in continuing the fire the ſpace of 12. hours (p), the Operation is effected; and the powder will aſcend, below of a moſt red colour, a little above that yellow, and in the top black: After the Veſſel and matter are cooled, break the Glaſs, and warily take all out; that which is red, and ſticks to the ſides of the Glaſs a little above the Caput Mortuum, is pure and fit for uſe (q), this keep apart, and Edulcorate it with Cordial-waters (r); Laſtly, upon it often burn Spirit of Wine. The yellow alſo gather apart, and in a Crucible with moderate heat calcine it, that it may be red, and afterward in the ſame manner (s) edulcorate it.

The black feces in the top, and the Caput Mortuum in the bottom (t) throw away.

This great Secret was Invented by Paracelſus. Heuſerus prepared this Sublimate of Turbith, and in many deſperate Diſeaſes moſt happily uſed it.

Uſe and Doſe.

In the Dropſy, French-Sckneſs, (u) The Gout.

Doſe from 3. granes to 5. in Treacle, Juyce of Roſes, and Pills of Catholicon (w).

Moreover, there are two moſt ſecret Ways of (x) preparing Mercury to be medicinal for Mans Body.

In the firſt, Mercury without any addition, with certain Inſtruments, per ſe, is reduced to a moſt red Cinnaber.

In the ſecond, the corroſive ſpirits of Vittiol, and Salt, are mortified in ſublimate Mercury, from which ſtrange, yet homogeneal, and ſimple Artifice, is made a Cryſtalline powder plainly inſipid: this is one of the moſt excellent Catharticks in medicinal uſe, radically expelling all noxious humors from the Body of Man. This ſeems not ſtrange to them, who know Mercury to be the Balſom of Nature, in which is an incarnative and regenerative Virtue, wonderfully renewing, and purging from all Impurities.

(a) Libavius in the latter Tome of Chymical Arcanums, (evilly put together) this Arcanum Corallinum, attributed to our Author Paracelſus, he denies to be his; but af[•]ms that either Crollius, or Heuſerus was the Inventor thereof, becauſe in Paracelſus his Works it is not ſo extant, and he himſelf makes mention of another Coralline, in lib. 3. de malè curatis aegris reſtituendis, cap. 25. The relation of either of theſe is no Argument. Although in the publick Writings and Works of Paracelſus it be not extant, nor doth agree with the Deſcription of that Coralline, which Paracelſus ſets down in the aforeſaid lib. 3. de malè curatis, &c. Yet the Treatiſe declares him to be the Author; which he by writing ſent to a certain friend of his, to whom he was willing to communicate, the key and manuduction unto his Books; but by none hath hitherto been publiſhed, yet hath layn hid among ſome few, as eſpecially with Heuſerus, who ſet forth Paracelſus his Works, but of late by Rhenan in lib. Solis è puteo, &c. it was in part divulged. Indeed in the beginning, and end of the ſame Deſcription in his Chirurgy, he commends it to the Reader, where treating of the Coralline Arcanum, he diſcovers its moſt excellent Virtues, but no where hath ſet down its genuine preparation, unleſs in that place above alledged of the other Coralline, which little or nothing anſwers the Deſcription of this. Therefore it is a queſtion whether Libavius ſaw Paracelſus his Key, or at leaſt whether he read Geber's Book of Fornaces, or the ninth Chapter of the ſame, and whether he underſtood, and perfectly knew how Mercury with Salt-Peter is ſublimed red, and ſplendid.

(b) How rightly to purge Mercury, ſee above of precipitate Mercury.

(c) If you would prove the goodneſs of Nitre, put the Nitre upon a burning Coal, if it all fly away, it is good: but if any part remain, it is evil.

(d) For[•]in.

(e) That is, Colcotharis.

(f) Vitriol either of Copper, or Iron.

(g) That it appear not at all.

(h) Earthen.

(i) The matter to be put in muſt be immaculate.

(k) Or in a naked, or open fire.

(l) Or more.

(m) Of the Cucurbit.

(n) Not to the ſides.

(o) This muſt be throughly and warily done, lest if too lightly calcined the Mercury revive, and if too ſtrongly, the Spirits vaniſh.

(p) If in the laſt two hours the bottom of the Cucurbit be very hot.

(q) Becauſe the Mercury hath acquired a Coralline Colour.

(r) Of Meliſſa, Burrage, Bugloſſe, Roſemary bloſſomes, Roſes, Violets, and ſuch like.

(s) Or which is better, put the red, and yellow flowers, mixt together in a Phiol, and ſ[〈◊〉]t them in fire of Sand for certain dayes and they will be red.

(t) Yet they may be kept, for from thence Mercury may be revived.

A more Compendious way of preparing the Coralline Arcanum.

The ingenious Sagacity of ſome, hath found out another way of preparing the Coralline Arcanum, much more eaſie and excellent than is deſcribed by our Author. It is after this manner:

℞ The Caput Mortuum of the Aqua-fortis, which is made of Vitriol and a like quantity of Nitre, what quantity you pleaſe, and from it with hot fountain-Water extract a Salt. Of this Salt very well dryed ℞. ℥vj. of crude Mercury well purged ℥ij. Nitre purified ʒij. Mix them and grinde them well together, imbibing them with Vinegar, untill in thoſe Salts the Mercury be quite conſumed. Then in a Cucurbit with Alembeck, after the uſual manner ſublime it, and at firſt ſome part of the crude Mercury will be ſublimed, ſome part will be white, other will be yellowiſh but very dusky; other of it will aſcend of the colour of Saffron, but ſome will be moſt red, without any corroſiveneſs: gather the Saffron-colour and red, rejecting the reſt, and when mixt put them in a Phiol or Bolthead, and in ſand extream hot, or otherwiſe per ſe ſublime it, that all may be very red, afterward waſh, or edulcorate it and upon it burn Spirit of Wine. Doſe as of the former. It takes away Scabs, Ulcers, Cancers, Fiſtula's, &c. It is the true Treacle of Metals. Paracelſus calls is Mercurial, or Metallick Laudanum.

A moſt Compendious way of preparing the Coralline Arcanum.

℞ of Mercury excellently well waſht and purged ℥iiij. the beſt rectifi[•]d ſpirit of Nitre as much, diſſolve the waſht Mercury perfectly and wholly in it, ſo as none temain undiſſolved; The ſolution in a convenient Phiol, that hath a long Neck, boyl in a fire of Sand, and the ſpirit it ſelf will come forth partly red and partly white; and the Mercury by degrees ſettle in the bottom in Cryſtals; continue boyling it till all the ſpirit be removed, and the Mercury reſide in the bottom like a white ſtone. The next day take out the matter, and grind it very ſmall, and you will find the quantity of the Mercury encreaſed ℥jſſ. To this in a Phiol, pour freſh Spirit of Nitte, and boyl it for one whole day. Note: In this Coction you ſhall ſcarcely perceive it to boyl, unleſs ſometimes it will riſe with noiſe and violence, elevating at ſelf, (as it were wholly) but it doth no hurt at all: continue boyling, and the third time pour on as much freſh Spirit of Nitre as before, and boyl it again, and indeed with a ſtronger fire, than at firſt. Some Spirit of Nitre will paſs the neck of the Alembeck, but without any redneſs, nor will it ſtrongly boyl, continue the Operation, till all the Spirit of Nitre be removed. You will ſee in the bottom an excellent corallate Mercury, which afterward by burning, calcine a little. It is ſweet without any Corroſiveneſs, whoſe uſe is the ſame, and indeed more powerfully efficacious, than that of Crollius.

In a Phiol Hermetically ſealed ſet it for eight whole days in hot Aſhes, and a Tincture of Gold may from it be extracted, red like blood, leaving in the bottom a white ſubſtance of Gold, in another Phiol Hermetically ſealed, coagulate it with gentle fire in an Athanor, into a red ſtone, which upon a Porphery ſtone in a cold moiſt place diſſolve into Oyl, which afterward purged from its feces coagulate, and repeat the ſame coagulation the third time. This principal Elixir of life, and Mercurial Laudanum, carefully keep in a Glaſs well cloſed. Doſe one grane with extract of Treacle,

Doſe and Uſe.

and powder of Liquoriſh enough to make it up into Pills; in every Diſeaſe after the taking it, the ſick may drink a draught of Wine, repeating the Doſe, if neceſſity urge. Note, the white ſubſtance of Gold remaining in the bottom of the Phiol, ^[26] which is wont to be called fixed Silver, recovers it's priſtine colour, if precipitated by Antimony. See Paracelſus his great Chirurgy.

Dr. Hartman's Minoral Laudanum.

From the Coralline Arcanum may be made another, and indeed very excellent Alexipharmacum. Thus: Extract it with diſtill'd Vinegar over a gentle fire, untill the Vinegar be of a dark yellow colour; afterward draw off the Vinegar, and from the remaining Extract, with Spirit of wine abſtract a redneſs, which removed, the remaining powder will be red. This keep for uſe. Of which two granes in convenient Liquor exhibited in the Evening, open the Belly, cauſe ſwear, and procure Sleep. I call it Mineral Laudanum.

(u) Alſo Scabs, Ʋlcers, Fiſtula's.

(w) Or in Extracted Panchymagogon vegetable, or Ext[•]act of Trochus of [•]lhanda[•].

(x) The two ways of preparing Mercury, which our Author mentions, but explains not, are northy to be known and deſcribed, though he writes they are moſt ſecret. Theſe I now make known to all. The firſt way is a precipitation by it [〈◊〉], without the additament of any other thing whatſoever, yet it is compendious, not requiring much labour, if prepared with Inſtruments artificially made.

The ſecond is Mercurius Dulcis, as it is called by Beguinus or Quercetanus his Panchymagogon, prepared with Sublimate Mercury and Quick-ſilver crude, and purged, of each certan weight, mixed, and then ſublimed.

The way of precipitating Mercury per ſe.

In Glaſs-houſes are made Phiols flat and broad, within not a Cubit in breadth; high, and very cloſe neck'd, ſo as the Orifice is no bigger than a needle may be put through, nigh unto the bottom there is a hole, through which crude Mercury very well waſ[•]'d, and purged from all impurities, that it may cover the bottom, and ſome part of the Glaſs from the upper covering be vacant. This therefore muſt be ſo exactly placed in Sand, that no part of the Mercury, by the unequal placing of the Glaſs be higher or lower; when this is done, boyl it, at firſt with gentle heat, afterward with more ſtrong fire, untill of it's own accord, it become a moſt red powder like Cinnabar; which muſt be diligently edulcorated with Cordial Waters, or with Spirit of Wine. Doſe from four granes to ſix. It powerfully provokes Sweat, and being ſix or ſeven times exhibited in Lues venerea, it wholly eradicates, and exterminates the Diſeaſe, if other things neceſſary in this Cure be duly performed alſo. All Fevers both conſtant and intermitting it perfectly expells.

Mercurius dulcis, or Quercetanus his Panchymagogon.

Mercurius dulcis, the mitigating Dragon, as it is called by the Author of Tyrocinium Chymicum, &c. lib. 2. cap. 18. is made of Sublimate Mercury, and crude Mercury in certain weight conjoyned and ſublimed anew. For by this means the corroſive Spirits in the Sublimate, are removed with homogencal Artifice, that is, by the crude Mercury are mortified, and the whole Compoſition, (whence it is called [〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉], that is,) without any ſharp favour, tending rather to a ſweetneſs, is prepared. Of it Quercetanus makes mention in Tetrad. of moſt grievous Affects of the head. Tyrocinium in the before alledged place, adds in the preparation his Colchothar, that is, Vitriol calcined to a Redneſs, but unneceſſarily. For per ſe, without the addition of any other thing different from Mercury, they eaſily unite. The manner is therefore thus:

℞ Mercury ſublimed, pure and perfect, as I deſcribe in my Notes on the ſame Chapter of Tyrocinium, &c. ℥viij. crude Mercury well purged ℥vj. Grind them together part after part, then mix them in a Stone Mortar, untill the crude Metcury be conſumed in the ſublimate, then in a Phiol, of a convenient magnitude, that it may be half full, ſublime it in ſand, untill the whole aſcend to the upper part of the Phiol, which for the moſt part, is wont to be in eight or ten hours. Break the Glaſs, and the crude Mercury which comes forth in this firſt diſtillation curiouſly ſeparate, and what remains ſublime in the former manner, this do the third, and fourth time, without the addition of any other external thing, and the ſublimate will be clear like Cryſtal, which is eaſily cleanſed from all its Acrimony. For the Vitriolate Spirits, forcible, and abiding in the Sublimate Mercuty, by homogeneal Artifice, as the Author ſpeaks, that is, by the crude running Mercury are rectified. Theſe Spirits depart not by the mutual action and paſſion of mixtion and agitation, leaving the powder as it were dead, as Libavius judges: but they abſolutely dy, as the ſame or other ſharp Spirits are wont to be mortified. The ſublimations ended, the thick maſs reduced to powder, muſt be often waſh'd with Roſe-water. Of this may be given fifteen or twenty granes, or in ſtrong Conſtitutions thirty granes, with ſome purging Extract,

Doſe.

as Extract of Trochus, of Alhandal four or five granes, made up into ſmall Pills. It expells all noxious humors without perturbation. It is given in all Affects,

Ʋſe.

and is wont very commodiouſly to be exhibited after midnight. The Operation will be more evident if to ſixteen granes of this be added two granes of Flowers of Butter of Antimony, or Mercuri[•]-vitae, being before the exhibiting, well and long wrought together, with a Peſtil, not Metallick, nor Wood, for theſe will ſtick to the matter, (they ought to be three hours working together, and ſo they will the better Operate, the more it is beaten, the better is the Operation, and it will not too extreamly provoke Vomiting;) the ſecond day it may again be repeated if need be: if nothing of evil be, it expells nothing. After taking it the Patient ſhould reſt. Some have uſed this medicament ſeveral months. Note: it muſt not be exhibited in any Vehicle, ^[27] as in Liquor, but only made up into Pills.

In Tyrocinium Chymicum there is inſtituted another Mercurius dulcis, but not ſo good as this. The Preparation of which is in this manner.

Another Mercurius dulcis.

℞ of crude Mercury, and made in diſtillation of Butter of Antimony with Sublimate Mercury, ℥ſs. red Vitriol ℥iiij, Salt fuſe ℥vj. mix them together and in a Glaſs Sublimatory pour upon it Aqua-fortis (in repetitions of the Aqua-fortis it muſt not be poured on, but mixed when the ſublimate is mixed with the Caput Mortuum) the Mercury will be ſublimed moſt white, which mix with the Caput Mortuum, and again ſublime it and repeat it the third time. ℞ of this ſublimate ℥iiij. add of the ſame crude Mercury made of the Regulus of Antimony, of Leaf-Silver, ^[28] Take levigated of each, ℥j. Make a powder: in a Phiol, as before ſublime it in Sand four times. Afterward put it in a new Glaſs, and in hot Sand for a whole hour or more ſublime it; for ſo it will be exceeding white. The French Sickneſs newly taken, it perfectly cures; being exhibited eight or ten dayes together in the palpe of a roaſted Apple, and a convenientorder of Diet obſerved. Doſe from ſix to fifteen granes.

There are other ways of preparing Mercurius dulcis.

Alſo other Mercurius dulcis of as great, and greater virtues, may be made; as thus

1. If crude Mercury well purged be diſſolved in Spirit of Nitre, of which the Author ſpeaks below, and by diſtillation the Water be often abſtracted, and the Mercury dryed, and Edulcorated, and afterward, with an equal weight of other crude Mercury, be certain times ſublimed, it is made ſweet, and gently purges by the inferiour parts. Doſe from ſix to twelve granes.

2. In the ſame manner, if the yellowiſh Precipitate Mercury, which is above added to the Authors Precipitate, be per ſe ſublimed, it becomes ſweet, and in a ſmall quantity, viz. eight granes, it moves the Belly.

A Water profitable againſt Scabs, Fiſtula's, and malignant Ulcers.

Here in the laſt place it will not be incongruous to add after all theſe preparations of Mercurius dulcis, a moſt profitable Water in Fiſtula's and Malignant Ulcers, may be prepared, not only for cleanſing, but alſo for healing; but more eſpecially in Lues-venerea, wherein they are ſo inveterate, as they admit of no Curation whatſoever, unleſs mixed with Mercurials. It is alſo powerful in curing the Scab, without any detriment. Fallopius calls it Water of Allum.

Put freſh Calx-vive into boiling Water, leave it for ſome time, then filter the ſupernating Water, and in 1 lib. of it, in boiling diſſolve ʒj. of Mercurius dulcis, Strein it, and keep it for the aforeſaid uſes, only waſhing the affected parts with the Water. It is profitable in all Inflammations, alſo in French Ulcers, either open, or black.

Flowers (a) of Butter of Antimony.

℞ Antimony Ungarick, and Sublimate Mercury, (b) of each (c), 1 lib. grind (d), and mix them diligently, and in a Glaſs retort fortified with Luting (e), in Sand diſtill them with moderate heat, untill the Liquor (f) come forth like Butter or Ice, if it ſtick in the neck of the Retort, as it is often wont to do, then with a live Coal moiſten it, leaſt the diſtillation be by the Obſtruction (g) hindred.

This Liquor is vulgarly (h) called Mercurius vitae, yet it is exceeding corroſive: there have been ſome (i) ſo raſh, as wickedly to ſport (l) themſelves with it, in others detriment.

If hot Water be poured upon it, the corroſive Salts will be (m) diſſolved, and the white Flowers (n) be precipitated, which muſt moſt diligently by often edulcorating with hot Water (o) be cleanſed from all its ſaltneſs: this powder dryed muſt be kept for uſe; which in ſtrong Complexions exhibited, is inwardly given with greater ſucceſs, than the vulgar white Flowers of Antimony, prepared (p) by ſublimation.

Whoſo would rectifie this Antimonial Butter, (q) he muſt do it before the Water is poured on; for ſo he will have more excellent Flowers (r). Whether any thing in Chymiſtry, (s) can exceed this Oil, let them judge who know how to ferment it with Gold radically diſſolved, and to reduce it according to requiſite Art, (t) by Philoſophick ^[29] fire (u).

Uſe and Virtues.

In the Peſtillence, and in Diſeaſes of the Head.

In Fevers (w), if it happen to move vomiting, it need not be (x) feared.

In Lues-venerea (y). In the Leproſy.

In the Dropſy (z), where for the moſt part without Vomiting, it operates by the inferiour parts.

In Malignant Ulcers.

Doſe.

Two, three, or four granes (aa), with Panchymagogon, or Conſerve of Roſes, Violets, the Yolk of an Egg, and Syrup of Quinces.

Diligently obſerve, that always after exhibition of purging Antimony, the ſick contain himſelf in Bed (bb), and a little after the taking it ſome Broth be given, ſo he will vomit with leſs trouble, than otherwiſe, if he had an empty ſtomach. The exhibiting broth, or hot beer, may be re-iterated two, three, or four times, if need be.

(a) Properly they are not flowers, for they are not elevated by ſublimation, but are rather precipitated: that is, by pouring common Water upon the Buttery Liquor of Antimony; after which all the Liquor being poured off, the white powder appears, which our Author calls Flowers. Beguinus lib. 2. cap. 12. of Tyrocinium, calls it Mercuris vitae, or Emetick Powder. It is alſo called Angelick Powder. In Italy Algoreth Powder; for Algoreth Phyſician of Verona gave it his own name. Otherwiſe it is called the White Eagle.

(b) Commonly by Salt and Vitriol.

(c) Some, as Beguinus, take but half ſo much Antimony.

(d) Ʋpon a Marble, but beware of the fume which in grinding is elevated: for from the Sulphur of Antimony, and ſublimate it ſelf, it is venemous.

(e) It needs not if diſtillation be made in Sand, and the diſtillation is beſt in Sand.

(f) Externally to the neck of the Retort.

(g) Viz. Of the Retort it ſelf. In the end of the diſtillation of all the Liquor, encreaſe the fire more vehemently, and for ſome hours add fire of ſuppreſſion; (the fire of ſuppreſſion which is made upon Sand is not prejudicial, as Libavius unadviſedly determines) when all is cooled, gather the Cinnabar, which sticks at the end of the neck of the Retort, and afterward twice or thrice ſublime it, ^[30] whereby it will be more pure, and ſubtile. Of it is prepared an excellent Diaphoretick, if equal parts of it be mixed with Magiſtery of Mans Skull, Coralls, and Pearls. Its uſe is excellent in the Epilepſy, and Paralyſy, which, by ſweating only, and repeating the Doſes, if it be uſed conſtantly twice a Week, for certain Weeks together, after the uſe of other neceſſary appropriate evacuations, (with Laxative Powder of Scena, of Wierus his Deſcription) are happily removed thereby. Doſe from ten granes to ſixteen in Water of Senecio, ^[31] often given to provoke Sweat. Fiery Sores of the head, eſpecially in young Women, who are very obnoxious to ſuch affects, it wonderfully heals.

Note: It is otherwiſe not ſo efficacious, if the fiery ſore be cauſed by the boyling up of the Menſtruous blood; or if grievous dolour of the head otherwiſe be. See Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition, page,

(h) By Empericks.

(i) Viz. of them.

(l) Otherwiſe this Liquor, or Oil of Antimony, is of external uſe, in the Gangrene, ^[32] and Sphacelus: for in gangrenous Members, it ſeparates the ſound part from the putrified, only by anointing the putrified part round about with this Oil, the putrefaction is kept from the ſound part, not ſuffering it to ſpread, and ſo the following Section may more happily be inſtituted. So alſo if round about a Peſtilential Carbuncle a circle be made with this Oil, it will dy by little and little, and at length fall off, which afterward with convenient plaiſters may be throughly and perfectly cured.

(m) Of Vitriol and Salt.

(n) That is, the Mercury it ſelf is freed from the corroſive Salts, by ſweet diſtill'd Water.

Philoſophick Spirit of Vitriol.

(o) Rather cold, otherwiſe the flowers will be yellow; that water, which is ſaid to imbibe the corroſive force of the Salts, if by gentle evaporation in a Glaſs, it be delivered from its phlegm, and the remaining ſharpneſs, be by retort expell'd, ☞ it renders Spirit of Vitriol excellent, which I call Philoſophick. This comes not from the Vitriolate Salt in the common manner, but from that moſt thin Vitriolate Subſtance, which ſublimate Mercury, (from the Antimony, by the former diſtillation reduced to an Oily Liquor) before the ſubliming, hath extracted from the Vitriol and Salt, and together with it is become a Liquorous matter, that which is only by the benefit of Antimony, is tranſmuted: this afterward by the adjecting of ſimple Water, is ſeparated from the Mercury precipitated into a white powder, and remains in the Water. And this vitriolate Spirit is of more powerful virtue, than that which is prepared in the common manner.

Uſe & Doſe

Of this three, four, or eight drops at moſt, given in a draught of Wine or other convenient Vehicle, in Fevers it mitigates, Lues venerea it aſſwages; in the Spleen and Meſentery-veins it opens the ob[•]tructi[〈☐〉]ns , and [•]omp[〈☐☐〉]es the V[〈◊〉]ntricle, debilitated by the contraction of Phlegme; but eſpecially, the Pe[•]tilence, being given in Water of Me[•]ow-ſweet, and Cardu-bened: it happily cures. In Hypochondriack Melancholy, it is admirably uſeful. Alſo with it are extracted tinctures of Minerals, and Corals, and Pearls d[•]ſſolved. So Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition (not the counterfeit, publiſhed at Frankfort) page.

(p) This Powder given with convenient Water, pu[•]ges by the ſuperi[•]r, ^[33] and inferior parts. The ſame is more happily effected, if the Emetick Powder be diligently edulcorated and dryed, and then in fire of Sand in a Bolt-head, or Phi[•]l be digeſted, until it begin to be red. This Powder afterward, often extracted with Spirit of Wine, is given in a doſe of four or five Granes; which by the inferior parts only, purges all kind of Impurities.

If with common Salt it be often, and long beaten, ^[34] and the Saltneſs afterward by waſhing in common water be removed, it obtains only a Cathartick property.

After another manner the Emetick-force is taken from the Mercury. Pour Nitre into a Crucible, add to it leiſurely Mercurius vitae, ſtirring it very well; then remove the Crucible from the fire, which being cooled, you will find the Mercury in the bottome like a Regulus, this taken out Edulcorate with water. From the Mercurius vitae firſt draw off the leſs fixed parts by Retort (for by this means, if the ſire were at firſt more ſtrong, the Oleaginous liquor of Antimonial Butter, would alſo come forth, which left in the Retort remains fixt) afterward, with vehement fire make it flow in the Crucible, ^[35] and it will become a tranſparent-glaſſe of a dusky colour, or elſe if longer continued in the fire, of the colour of Hyacinth, which with leſs trouble purges, being given from two Granes per ſe, to three Grans in Infuſion; it often alſo excites vomiting. Alſo the ſame Glaſſe, which by ſome is called Amber of Antimony, is extracted with distill'd Vinegar, and afterward two or three Granes exhibited provoke ſweat.

(q) This is altogether neceſſary.

(t) More Subtil.

(f) Tra[•]ſmutatory.

(t) Fire of Athanor.

(u) Our Author was ſeduced in that perſwaſion, for Metallick Tinctures have been ſought by many from Corroſive Salts, but this Operation to be in vain, experience proves.

(w) Long begore the fit.

(x) Becauſe Fevers are ſometimes harboured in the Ventricle, and firſt Paſſages.

(y) So my Notes ſet forth by Gluckradius lib. 2. cap. 13. intituled of Mercurius vitae.

(z) Repeat the Doſe continually for three days, three or four granes, and afterward let the ſick drink a Decoction of Sarſeparella.

In the Droſie, but Note:

Caution.

in the Aged this Operation cauſeth the falling of the Fundament, which is afterward difficultly, or hardly at all, ſanable. Beginus with D. Vaterius Phyſiiian of ^[36] Mountpelier with this Mercurius vitae cured two Quartanary Hydropicks, given over by the cheifest Phyſicians.

(aa) At moſt.

(bb) Viz. Leaſt he take cold, which is the cauſe, and Author of grievous ^[37] Note: in all Purgations heed muſt be taken, that the head, and feed be not cold.

Flowers of Antimony corrected. (a)

Firſt ℞ white flowers of Antimony, prepared after the common Chymical manner, viz. by ſublimation in Pots artificially ſet one within another: or ℞ them which by the benefit of a Retort are prepared, when Pulveriſate Ant mony is mixt with pure Sand, and by the violence of fire without any Caput mortuum reduced to flowers. Afterward ℞ Salt of Tartar, by frequent ſolution, (b and coagulation perfectly purified, what quartity you pleaſe, and pour on ſo much diſtill'd Vinegar, as may be ſufficient to diſſolve the Salt, abſtract the Vinegar with gentle heat in Balneo[•] or evaporate it: pour on freſh diſtill'd Vinegar, and, as before, abſtract it in the ſame manner, repeating the labour, till (c) the Vinegar by diſtilling, go forth of the ſame taſte, which uſually is after the eighth or ninth Imbibing and Diſtillation. Of this Salt, therefore, impregnated with Spirit of Vinegar, and dried; ℞ ʒſs. White flowers of Antimony ℥j. Mix them, and in a Crucible placed in the fire (d) melt them, the liquid Maſſe almoſt red like blood, pour upon a Marble, where when cooled, it will be of an aſh colour; afterward grinde the matter, and in a Glaſſe pour upon it the following Aromatiſate Aqua Vitae.

• ℞ Galangal.
• Gallia Moſchata.
• Cloves.
• Cinamon, (e).
• Mace of each ℥ſs.
• Saffron ℥iij.

Grinde theſe moderately, and pour on them Alcohol (f) of Wine, in gentle heat of aſhes extract a tincture, afterward by Inclination, remove the tinged ſpirit of Wine, and pour on freſh, until it will yield no more tincture: then pour all the tinged, Arematiſate Spirit, upon the Tartar and Antimony melted together, as aboveſaid, adding of Salt (g) of Pearls and Corals, of each ℥ij. In a Glaſs well cloſed digeſt all theſe for two days in gentle heat of aſhes: afterward with a convenient head, diſtil off the Spirit of Wine with gentle heat, in the bottome will remain the tincture of the Aromaticks with the powder of Antimony and Tartar; abſtract theſe to a dryneſs. So thou wilt have the beſt prepared Antimony, which in colour will be like to Cloves. Keep it in a Glaſſe well cloſed, becauſe in the Air it will reſolve: Without any fear, it may ſafely be exhibited inwardly.

Ʋſe, Virtues, and Doſe.

Theſe flowers are wonderful operative in the Peſt.

In ſharp Fevers. Mania. Love-potions. Madneſs. Faſcinations.

All Diſeaſes in the Body which take their beginning from Choler, it helps.

Alſo Epilepſys, and other Diſeaſes very many.

It [•]xquiſitely expells noxious humours by the inferiors, by the ſuperiors, by the pores, and by inſenſible tranſpiration.

Doſe from ſeven Granes, to eight and ten, eſpecially in ſtrong conſtitutions.

(a) Flowers of Antimony crude are not fit for Medicinal uſe, unleſs first corrected: the ſame may rightly be ſaid of the Glaſs, which the Author obſerves, that both muſt be corrected before exhibited for Medicine. Flowers of Antimony, in the Common manner are prepared by Sublimation, viz. In certain Pots applyed to the Orifice of a Cucurbit, and ſet one within, and alſo above another, as is deſcribed in Tyrocinium lib. 2. cap. 18. Both white, yellow, and red flowers, may be made of Antimony.

White Flowers of Antimony.

The expedient way of preparing the white Flowers is mentioned by the Author, and alſo in the aforeſaid place of Tyrocinium. But the work will more happily ſucceed, if an earthen Cucurbit be made of good matter, well coated, and have near the bottome a hole; and this be afterward placed firmly in a Furnace, and other Blind-heads with holes in them be aptly ſet upon it one within another, and thoſe in number ſix or more: And on the top placed a glaſſe Alembeck with a neck, to which a greater or regal Cucurbit, may be fitly joyned for a Receiver. Firſt, therefore, encreaſing the fire gradually, till the empty veſſel be very hot, which is placed undermoſt, take one Spoonful of Antimony pulveriſate, and through the hole of the loweſt pot leiſurely, and at times, inject it. It will preſently melt, and by force of the fire the Flowers will a[•]cend into the ſuperpoſited Blind-heads. The Antimony muſt be injected with an Iron. Inſtrument, crooked at the end, with which, through the hole, the Antimony may be often ſtirred in the Cucurbit; for ſo the Flowers will the more ſpeedily be elevated. All things being rightly done, the Flowers will aſcend to the top of the glaſſe Alembeck, with ſome part of the ſharpe Phlegme, which muſt be gathered in the Cucurbit annexed to the neck, as aforeſaid. ^[38] For it is powerfully excellent in expelling Maw-worms; three, four, or five drops of it, being exhibited in a Decoction of Gentian root.

This is the way of preparing the white Flowers.

Red Flowers of Antimony.

Red Flowers of Antimony are made, when powder of Antimony mixt with Sand, is expelled by an earthen Retort, or Cucurbit obliquely placed. For ſo the Antimony comes forth, in yellow and red Flowers, into the receiver, or great Cucurbit annexed. All the Flowers, both white and red, may be taken out; the red are more vehement, than the reſt. Alſo, the Flowers of Antimony are made in the common manner, by Sublimation in Pots, aptly placed upon an earthen Cucurbit one within another, encreaſing the fire gradually till at length it be more vehement, and the Flowers come forth, as well yellow, as white. Note. But little Antimony muſt be put in at one time.

The moſt commodious way of all is in the following manner.

Firſt let an earthen Cucurbit be made, not of great bulk, or belly, but almoſt of an equal bigneſs, from the upper Orifice to the bottome: to which, inſtead of a Receiver, aptly conjoyn an other veſſel, or oblique Inſtrument of like matter made, and ☞ well annealed: of two foot in length, and in the extreme part thereof ſhaped like a head, with a neck adjoyned, through which the Phlegme may paſs into another Receiver, for that purpoſe annexed.

The moſt commodious way of preparing Flowers of Antimony.

℞ ℥viiij. of Antimony, and in the ſaid Bolt-head or Cucurbit, with the other convenient oblique inſtruments, urge the fire at firſt ſlowly, afterward encreaſe it, and at length make it more vehement for thirty hours; and the Antimony will come forth in Flowers, partly red and partly purple, into the Receiver adjoyned to the head, without any Caput mortuum, onely from the crude Antimony it ſelf, to the upper part of the Cucurbit, Cryſtals will be elevated. After the end of the operation diligently gather all the Flowers. Doſe two or three Granes. Theſe Flowers are indeed Vomitive, (the red are more vehement) but if they be calcined, or circulated with ſpirit of Wine and Honey, all the violence will be removed, and they onely retain the faculty of dejecting: for the violence ariſing from its crudity, is mitigated by the digeſtion of theſe noble Menſtruums. Spirit of Wine muſt be poured upon Honey, and ſet for ſome time in a Sublimatory, afterward diſtill'd, toward the end of the diſtillation the fire muſt be encreaſed, that the ſpirit of the Honey may alſo come forth; which muſt afterward be joyned with ſpirit of Wine, for the uſe aforeſaid. Alſo the ſame Flowers being put in a Glaſſe-diſh, and covered onely with Paper, and placed in a Furnace with moderate heat, for the ſpace of a Month, or two in the Winter, and daily ſtirr'd twice a day, (if not ſtirr'd they will wax black) will continue red, yet be poroſe and light. Theſe onely move the Belly without vomiting. Doſe from five granes to eight.

Double Antimonial Pills.

Moreover, from white Flowers very noble Pills may be made, which admirably operate, and for the moſt part move the Belly, yet they do alſo often procure Vomiting, and that the more ſtrongly, when the Menera's of Impurities in the firſt region of the Belly, by the rule of Indications require extermination. But this vomitive Faculty, may be taken away eaſily, leaving it with the onely force of purging by the inferior parts. Therefore I call them double; the formet are Emetick, that is, [〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉], purging by the inferior and ſuperior parts.

The latter onely purge the Belly. The Compoſition, and uſe of both, hitherto by me kept in ſecret, I now faithfully communicate. Firſt of all, make an aqua fortis of Vitriol calcined to a yellowneſs, and common Salt of each 3 lib. to which add of Potters Earth twice or thrice ſo much, and mix it. Afterward by Retort in open fire draw off the the water, then in Balneo remove the Phlegme, that the Spirits may onely remain. Then ℞ white Flowers of Antimony, add an equal part of the ſaid water, and with gentle heat in Balneo remove the unprofitable Phlegme; for the Spirits co-operate with the Flowers, and onely ſend forth a waterneſs. Pour on freſh prepared Water, and as before draw off the Phlegme; this do ſo oft as till the Flowers be ſufficiently impregnated with the Spirits of the Waters, and the Waters retain in them no more Spirits. The Flowers thus impregnated, diſtill by Retort, and diligently receive the watery humidity which firſt comes forth; for it muſt be ſeparated from the matter. But when ſome white, weighty, and ſmall drops, begin to deſcend into the Receiver, apply another Receiver, and gather the Oyle till no more will come forth, but an unprofitable Caput mortuum is left behind. (This Liquor comes forth juſt after the ſame manner as Butter of Antimony, or Mercurius vitae; wherefore it may here ſeem to be taken for it.) This Oyle in the Receiver, by little and little, Co-agulates and Cryſtalliſes, which muſt again the ſecond time by Retort be purified: the ſame Oyle will come forth, but more pure and excellent. This Oyle is the Baſis of the Emetick Pills, as well as of thoſe that only purge the Belly.

For if a ſmall part of this Oyle, be injected into diſtill'd Rain-water, it will be precipited into a moſt white, rate, and ſoft powder, which in the diſtill'd water muſt be often waſht from all its acrimony; and afterward mixed with as much purging extract, as ſhall be convenient to incorporate the Powder into [•]ills; of which from one grain to three given per ſe, purge out all noxious impurities both by the ſuperior and inferiot parts. But if a ſmall part of this Oyle be injected into an equal weight of Oyle of Tartar, made per diliqu[•]um, and for one or two days left together, and at length by often waſhings, purified, and edulcorated, it will be reduced into Flowers very ſoft, and delicate, which in like manner mixed with purging Extracts, and made up into Pills. Doſe from one grain to four, do onely purge the belly, and that gently without pain or moleſtation. But either of theſe ſorts of Pills, in all diſeaſes where Evacuation is needful, may moſt commodiouſly be adhibited. Which we in other Specificks adviſe about.

Hence it is manifeſt, and experience proves, that the preparation of Antimony is not only one, but many, which may only purge, and that very kindly, by the Inferior parts; which is contrary to the Opinion of our Author below, ^[39] where he treates of Panchymagogon, and many others, who are of the ſame opinion with him, becauſe they know not, affirme it to be plainly impoſſible.

Anno 1614. October 31. I gave one of theſe Pills, weighing at leaſt one grain, to my Son Jacob; it moved his Belly ſtrongly ſix times, without any pain, and with admirable ſucceſs.

The Emetick force of Flowers of Butter of Antimony, or Mercurius vitae, is from the Antimony it ſelf: yet this is taken away by being wrought together with Salt only, that it hardly retains a Cathartick virtue. Moreover, with eaſie Artifice, Flowers are made, which only parge downwards, in this manner.

Diſſolve calcined Tartar in hot-water filter it, and [•]terward with gentle evaporation remove the Phlegme, (Note, If Salt of [•]tar often impregnated with Spirit of Vinegar, be mixt with thrice ſo much Argilla, and afterward diſtill'd by Retort, there will come forth a moſt excellent Arcanum of [•]artar, uſeful in all affects of the Ventricle, Reins, and other obſtructions) the Solution cleanſed put into a veſſel and keep. Put Crude Antimony into a Crucible, when melted put it into the former Solution and the Flowers of Antimony will be precipited very red. Of which, firſt cleanſed from all their ſaltneſs, with common Water, and then dryed, ℞ ſix, eight, or ten granes, add of Sulphur of Vitriol two granes; give this to drink in Syrup of Maiden-hair, or other convenient Extract. This wonderfully, but very gently, exhauſts all impurities, even from the moſt remote parts, in Fluxes of the Head, and the noxious humors of the Gout.

Sulphur of Vitriol.

Make Sulphur of Vitriol thus: ℞ Vitriol calcined in a Hot-houſe, or in the Sun, to a whiteneſs, what quantity you pleaſe, diſſolve it in hot-water, pour upon it drop by drop Oyle of Tartar, and the Sulphur of Vitriol will precipite the bottome; which diligently edulcorate and dry. This is alſo profitable in Aſſects of the Lights. Theſe preparations being familiat with me, have hitherto been kept ſecret.

Tincture of Gold.

Note, If this Oyle of rectified Flowers, be conjoyned with Calx of Gold, diligently prepared, and ſet in digeſtion for a Month, the Gold will Extract a Redneſs; if diſtill'd with the ſame Oyle the Gold will be ele[•]ated, which by Spirit of Wine is diſſolved into an Aurum p[•]tabile, not to be contemned. Its virtues are Diaphoretick, for if three, four, or five granes of it be exhibited in Wine, Sweats are preſently procured, in ſo great a meaſure, as the Patient muſt neceſſarily change his ſhirt. But the Oyle of Antimony, which comes forth[•]rom the Gold in this firſt diſtillation gently purges, and reſolves all obſtructions, and is otherwiſe of ſingular uſe.

• (b) This is neceſſary, otherwiſe, it would not be uſeful.
• (c) At length.
• (d) Sudamly.
• (e) Or the true Caſſia Lignea, which is better.
• (f) Otherwiſe it is called powder without humidity.
• (g) Or of Magiſtery.

Electuary (a) of Antimony.

℞ Glaſſe of Antimony, prepared when Sol and Luna are in the ſign Aquarius or Piſces, grinde it ſubtily, often pouring upon it diſtill'd Vinegar, (b) which afterward dry in Aſhes; ſo you will have a white Maſſe, which grinde to powder.

• Of this power ℞ ℥ij.
• Treacle (c) Androm. ℥ij.
• Nutmegs.
• Maſtick, of each ʒij.
• Orange Peels.
• Red Corals prepared, of each ʒij.
• Cloves.
• Seeds of Fennel.
• Coriander prepared, of each ℥ij.

Pulveriſate theſe exceeding well, mix them, and with Conſerve of Quinces make a Maſſe according to art, of which make Pills, in magnitude like Peas.

Virtues.

It wonderfully helps in the Peſt, Quartane, Dropſie.

In Long, and inveterate Diſeaſes.

In Diuturnal putrid Fevers.

In Cachexy, Melancholy, Madneſs, Delirium.

In Symptomes of Poiſons drunk.

Doſe.

To the weaker ſort one Pill is given. (d) To the ſtronger two, with reſpect always to the ſtrength of the Patient.

Cautions in exhibiting Antimony and Turbith.

1. In Exhibiting theſe two Catharticks, diligent heed muſt be taken, leaſt Conſtipations be (e) dolours of the Cholick, or one of the principal members hurt, (f) as the Lights, (g) or the Liver, which by grievous vomiting, are oftentimes further endammaged.

2. In ſuch, as to whom Antimony is exhibited, a vein muſt by no means be cut, either before, or after the taking it (i).

3. Where it provokes vomiting, a draught of Peaſe-broath gently boiled muſt be given, or Hen-broath without fat or warm beet, repeating it often if need be, that the ſick may more eaſily vomit, and the Medicine more ſwiftly operate.

4. They muſt always be given two, or three hours before and after meat (k).

5. In Cholerick perſons, and ſuch as difficultly vomit, and are naturally weak, it (l) muſt not raſhly be given, leaſt the ſtomach by the uſe thereof be debilitated, and diſtended, ſo as the natural vigor be wholly dejected.

6. To thoſe, it may rightly be adminiſtred, who are prone to vomiting, having a ſtrong ſtomach, the paſſages of the breaſt large and wide, (m) and who are otherwiſe accuſtomed to vomiting, and in whom the matter eaſily comes upward.

7. I[•] t[•]e Diſeaſe be contumacious, (n) the matter muſt firſt be ripened for two days with [•]urb[•]th, [〈◊〉]) afterward Antimony may be exhibited.

8. In the Peſtilence, if Antimony be adminiſtred, this muſt be always obſerved, that the ſame time, ſome maturating Attractive, (p) be alſo applyed to the Bubo or Carbuncle, (q) otherwiſe it will be hard like a S[•]rrhus, and that hardneſſe will continue for ſeveral months.

In Hypercatharſis, to ſuppreſs the overmuch vomiting give freſh Treacle, or juice (r) of Quinces: Apply to the ventricle a Plaiſter of a Cruſt (f) of Bread; and to the ſoles of the feet toaſted bread ſopt in Vinegar.

If exceeding dolour of the head be, apply to the head and fore-head linnen cloaths, moiſtned in water of Lettice (t) and Roſes, with Vinegar and Oyle of Roſes.

(a) It is called Electuary of Antimony, becauſe glaſſe of Antimony rightly prepared, and often corrected, conjoyned with other Theriacal Species, ^[40] is a medicament repreſenting an Electuary; the uſe whereof is excellent. Gla[•]e of Antimony is ſo called, becauſe it becomes tranſparent like to glaſſe; from the only powder of Antimony, with long and gentle heat calcined to the c[•]lour of Aſhes, in the Month of January or February, according to the Authors mind, melted perſe, is more commendable for this compoſition, than the other, which in the vulgar manner is wont to be made of Borax and Crude Antimony; for it is more excellent, ^[41] and by reaſon of the Celeſtial Influences, of Sol and Luna, being in the watery Signs Aquatius and Piſces, is rendred more happy and powerful in Operation.

(b) To correct glaſſe of Antimony, our Author takes ſtrong diſtill'd Vinegar, which ſurely is not improper, but better, and indeed nearer to fixation, is that correction of the ſame glaſſe, which is made with Oyle or Spirit of Vitriol; for ſo the more light and crude part, from which their ſo great vomitory force and violence ariſes, by more ſtrong maturating, are rendred more gentle, purging very eaſily, and almoſt onely by the inferior parts. Proceſſe in the correction of glaſſe of Antimony may be made, thus: ℞ Glaſſe of Antimony dryed, and reduced to most fine powder ℥ij. ^[42] Inſtill upon it Spirit or Oyle of Vitriol corrected ℥ij. diligently mix them, afterward in a Diſh with gentle heat dry it, then pour on the ſames quantity of Spirit of Vitriol, and evaporate it; repeat the operation ſeven or elſe nine times, always provided, the powder of glaſſe of Antimony be every time very well dryed, before the inſtilling the Oyle of Vitriol. This powder in the ſame proportion afterward mixt with the Theriacal Species deſcribed by our Author, and what you deſire, you will have more excellent.

Another preparation not unlike to this, is deſcribed in Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition page. which in Conſerves, Rotula's, confected Pears, and in other confected fruits may be exhibited without nauſeouſneſſe.

Other glaſſe of Antimony excellently corrected.

℞ powder of Antimony very fine, mix it with a like quantity of common Salt, ſublime it in a luted pot, and the Antimony will riſe like a Saturnine matter, by boiling diſſolve the Salt and powder of Antimony; afterward diligently dry it, and by moderate heat again calcine it in a pot always ſtirring it, and intending the fire, till all wax white; grinde it very well, and in a duplicate Crucible make it flow in an open fire; this being done remove it from the fire, and pour it drop by drop into a Baſon, then it will be of a red colour. Doſe to Infants one [〈◊〉], to them of ten years of age two granes, to them of forty years five granes in Wine, it onely purges by Siedge, but in Honey by the Superior parts.

Balls made of glaſſe of Antimony, good againſt Fevers.

There is alſo another preparation of glaſſe of Antimony, familiarly uſed by me in [•]s, the compoſition of which in this place I ſhall communicate, the uſe is as in the [•]brile Specifick, of which afterward. ℞ Glaſſe of Antimony prepared in the juſt time, if poſſible, and moſt diligently whitened with Spirit of Vitriol, and afterward finely Pulveriſate ℥ſs. aliàs ℥jſs. Sugar Candy ʒiij. Wheat-flower ℥iiij. Select Saffron ℈ j. Boil them with gentle heat in common Water, to the conſiſtency of a Poultis, yet diligently beware, leaſt in the end in the too much hardened, or burnt, but let it be almoſt as ſtiff as bread; of this make Balls, and lay them up carefully. They will keep in their integrity four years, after which time they will contract an hoarineſſe, and become unprofitable.

Doſe and Uſe, ſee below in the Febrile Specifick.

(c) In more vehement Purgations, ſome granes of the true Bezoar-ſtone ſhould be added, as Boetius in his Treatiſe of Gems adviſeth. Note. By the ſame reaſon, mineral Boezoar, may alſo profitably be added.

(d) Either by it ſelf, or ſwallowed with convenient Liquor.

(e) Of the belly.

(f) Vehemently, otherwiſe in more light affects, the uſe of Antimony is not to be feared, [•]or it much helps.

(g) But it is happily exhibited in the Pluriſie, inflammation of the Lights, Aſthma, Empyema, and Impoſthume. Therefore it is not to be underſtood ſimply of the Lungs hurt, for in the Affects thereof it is an healing Remedy, except only in old inveterate Ulcerations. In Empyema it is a great Arcanum.

(h) A Caution of Antimony.

Caution.

The too frequent uſe of Antimony, extracts the innate humidity, and cauſes Convulſions, wherefore in dry and cholerick bodies it muſt not too often be uſed.

(i) What cauſes the Author had, that before, and after the taking of Antimony, a vein ſhould not be cut, ^[43] I underſtand not. For Antimony is endued with like purging virtues, as all other Catharticks are. Hellebore, which abounds with Antimonial properties, moves vomiting more vehemently: but who hath at any time, before or after exhibiting Hellebore, forbid Phlebotomy where need required? Therefore it is not to be feared, in the exhibiting of Antimony. Moreover, experience proves, beſides the Teſtimony of Ruland the Father, and others, that either before or after the giving of Aqua bened, which is wholly Antimonial, in the Plurtſi[•], and other diſeaſes, the cutting of a Vein hath been uſed, and that happily to the repelling the diſeaſe, from whence no peril hath enſued.

(k) Read, before: ſeldome after.

(l) Viz. Antimony and Turbith.

(m) Alſo a long Neck.

(n) Chronical.

(o) Read the Ʋniverſal Digeſtive, or Vitriolate Tartar.

(p) Emplayſter.

(q) See below the Pestilential Sp[•]cifick.

(r) Or, crude juice of Quinces, or one pill, or one d[•]ſe of Laudanum Opiat, which alſo very ſw[•]ly ſtays vomiting. See Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition page.

(ſ) Beiled with Wine and Vinegar.

(t) Rather of Vervein. See Pract. Chymiatrica, &c. page.

Panchymagogon (a).

Among all Cathartick Medicaments, although I have ſpared neither coſt nor labour, yet by very often experiment made, I have hitherto found none, which are with leſſe trouble taken, and do more happily perform the deſired Operations, than Panchymagogon.

If Antimony (which, among the vulgar, by reaſon of its vehement vomiting, is infamous and abominable) could ſo be prepared, as it might onely perform its office by the inferior (b) parts, without the uſual violence, which for the moſt part is by me removed in my antecedent preparations, there could hardly be given a more pleaſant Cathart[•]ck in the things of nature.

But a preparation of this kind hath been often attempted, yet not performed hitherto, although by the benefit of Pirotechnia it hath been endeavoured, wherefore not found out by any Chymiſt, notwithſtanding of it, for Oſtentation ſake, as well as of Aurum potabile, many do falſly glory. ℞ Species of Diarrhod. Abbat.

Diamber, (c) of each ℥j.

From theſe with Spirit of Wine, (d) by digeſtion for four days daily ſtirring it, extract a Tincture, and keep it a part; Then ℞ Pulpe of Coloquintida (e) ʒvij.

• Turbith Gumoſ. ʒv.
• The beſt Agarick, ℥j.
• Root of the true black Hellebore, ℥j.
• Choice Scammony, ʒvj.
• Leaves of Sena ℥iiij.
• Choice Rubarb ʒiiij.
• Seeds of Wallwort beaten, ℥iij.
• Elatery, ʒij.
• Hermodactyls, ʒiij.

Break and bruiſe theſe well together, and upon them pour the Spirit of Wine Tinged (f) with the Species, as aforeſaid; afterwards for eight or fourteen days, macerate them with gentle heat in Balneo, (beware leaſt the Spirit of Wine break the Glaſſe) remove the tinged Spirit by Inclination, and pour on freſh, this do ſo long as till all the tincture and purging property be extracted: Laſtly, the tinged Spirit of Wine (g) mixt together, abſtract by gentle heat in Balneo, until a thickneſs like Honey be left in the bottome: About the end, add Oyle (h) of Cinamon, Cloves, and Nutmegs, of each ten drops, Salt (i) of Pearls, and Corals ʒij. Salt extracted by Art (k) from calcined Feces, with ſhavings of Cranium, (l) being mixed herewith render it more efficatious. There is not given a better Cathartick, which purgeth with leſs moleſtation.

Uſe and Doſe.

Of this Compoſition may be taken from ℈ j, to ℈ij, with Malmeſy, (m) or other rich Wine, or with broath, or other appropriate Liquors.

Some in the uſe of this add ſome drops of Oyle of Vitriol.

In powder of Liquoriſh, without moleſtation it expels all noxious humors.

This may de made up in Pills, and ſwallowed alone, or, which is beſt, diſſolved in a draught if Malmeſy Wine.

Another Deſcription.

℞ Pulpe of Coloquintida, ʒvj.

Agarick, choice Scammony, of each ℥ſs.

Black Hellebore.

Species of Diarrhodon Abbat.

^[44] Aloes in juice of Citron, of each, ℥j.

From theſe, with Spirit of Wine, extract and Eſſence, from which, afterward in Balneo, the Spirit of Wine muſt be ſeperated. And, becauſe in extraction of purging medicaments, the purgative faculty is wont to be debilitated, (n) wherefore ſome add to one part of extract, another of crude purges, add there ore to the above ſaid, before the extract in the bottome remain plainly thickned.

Trochus of Alhandal ʒvj.

Diagridium prepared.

Agarick Trochiſcate, of each ℥ſs.

Aloes Epatick ℥j.

Pulveriſate all theſe, and reduce them to a maſs of a juſt conſiſtency. Doſe from [〈◊〉] to fifteen and twenty granes, in form of Pills.

(a) This deſcription of Panchymagogon, was invented by Iſaack Holland, for it is found in his vegetable work; and is very commendable. Tyrocinium Chymicum, among other Extracts, quotes this lib. 2. chap. 9. Moreover, it is called Panchymagogon, becauſe it attracts all humors.

(b) Which, ^[45] to his deſired wiſh that Antimony might be prepared only purging downward, the Author adds declaiming judgments, of opinions varying from his, which is the experiences, and teſtimony of ſo many famous men. Antimony, as we have already ſaid, is prepared with a purging faculty only; for all the Emetick force of Antimony may be taken away, by requiſite Art, ſo as it ſhall neither purge by Siedge, nor by vomiting, but diaphoretically only. If therefore Art can remove all power of purging, it moſt certainly can retain in it the Cathartick property, and mitigate the other, or elſe wholly remove it. For if either part of its operation be alterable, according to variety of prepapations, it may alſo be aboliſht or retained, according to the ſame diverſity. And a little before our Author preſcribes correctories, with Aromaticks, for flowers of Antimony, leaſt they ſhould too vehemently provoke vomiting; where we in our Notes of the ſame flowers of Antimony, deſcribe circulation with noble Menstruums of Spirit of Wine and Honey, and afterward a ſimple digeſtion, by which they are rendred operative only by the inferior parts. Likewiſe flowers of Antimony by being wrought together for ſome time with common Salt, loſe their vomitive faculty.

Purging Spirit of Vitriol.

Moreover, if Pulveriſate glaſſe of Antimony, or flowers of the ſame, be infuſed in a Bolt-head, with Oyle or Spirit of Vitriol, not rectified (which muſt be well minded) the glade or flowers being covered two fingers with the Oyle or Spirit, and left for ſome time in a warm place, a dark red extraction is made. Of which, from four to ten drops, exhibited in ſome convenient liquor, purges the impurities of the belly by Siedge onely, without any detriment, nauſeouſneſs, or vomiting; it is a very profitable Cathartick, and in many diſeaſes admirably uſeful: yet it will be better, firſt to prove its virtue by experience, before it be too much commended.

(c) To theſe may be added others, as of Maſtick, red Roſes, Anniſeeds, Fennel-ſeeds, of each ʒiſs.

(d) Others, more commodiouſly, make the Extraction with Cinamon-water prepared with Wine.

(e) Of that which hath been long kept.

(f) The Chymical Eſſence.

(g) Diſſolve in that Menſtruum, Aloes ſuccotrin. ℥j. filter it, and and is to the former.

(h) The Oyles, before they are adjected, ſhould firſt be diſſolved in a little Spirit of Wine, for ſo they will be the better-mixed with the Extracts.

(i) Magistery rather.

(k) With water of Fennel.

(l) Or, bones of the Microcoſme, calcined.

(m) If it be hard, it may be tempered with Spirit of Roſes or Violets, and afterward diſſolved in Malmeſy-wine.

(n) Whether in preparing purging Extracts, Spirit of Wine, for a proper Menſtruum, may be adhibited; after many others, is queſtioned by the Author of Tyrocinium Chymicum, lib. 2. chap. 9. of Extracts. He rather judges, that in ſome the purging virtue, by digestion with Spirit of Wine, is impeded; but he leaves it ſo, as it ſeems, to require a ſubtil arguing; for it doth not infringe the virtue, nor doth it attract it to it ſelf. The faculty of purging Extracts, is foſtered in the volatile Mercurial-ſalt, wherefore it deſires a like Menſtruum; of like nature with that which ſhould be extracteds but Spirit of Wine is Sulphureous, and retains the nature of Sulphur; ſo that he attracts from things, what is of of his own nature, viz. Sulphur; leaving the Mercurial-ſalts untouched. Wherefore it is rather to be uſed for Extraction of ſuch things, whoſe eſſence conſiſts in Sulphur, ſuch are Diaphoreticks, than of Catharticks, for which it is not ſo proper. Yet this our judgment cannot overthrow the Opinion of thoſe, who endeavour to perſwade the contrary, viz. that no purging force is left in the[•] after they have been infuſed with Spirit of Wine; for, ſay, they, a certain Cathartick virtue may be extracted from Spirit of Wine, from which it is not eaſily ſeparated, but when it is about to be ſeparated the Spirit of Wine is alſo abſtracted with it. The contrary of this experience declares. For firſt, how can the Spirit of Wine attract to it ſelf, what is not of its own nature, as is already ſaid? Secondly, If it plainly extract the purging faculty, how is it, that when extracts of this kind, by this Mehſtruum debilitated, (as they ſay) being afterward well dryed, and other convenient Menſtruum pour on, do ſtill retain their purging faculty ſo apparently manifeſt? And laſtly, where they ſay the Cathartick virtue, cannot eaſily be ſeparated from the Spirit of Wine, this alſo experience manifeſtly repugneſs For who will deny, that Spirit of Wine, uſed inſtead of a Menſtruum in Extract of Coloquintida, cannot eaſily be ſeparated from the purging Tincture? Wherefore the purging virtue is not fixed in Spirit of Wine: for the remaining Magna's after Spirit of Wine hath compleatly performed the office of Extraction, being afterward excited with other Menſtruums, do ſtill retain their purging faculty, by the Spirit of Wine not attracted. Yet rightly to prepare purging Extracts, except in Coloquintida, Scammony, and Elatery, whoſe violence by Spirit of Wine is corrected, other Menſtruums are more proper, ſuch as Metheglin. Canary Vine, Whey of Milk, Water of ſweet Apples, Betony, Fennel, Aniſe, Roſes, Meadon-ſweet, Cardu-bened, Fumitory and ſuch like; eſpecially, if with theſe be conjoyned ſome drops of Oyle of Tartar, made per deliquium, for ſo they will the ſooner attract, and take to themſelves the Mercurial Salt. From all which it is ſufficiently manifeſt, what is the cauſe in Extracts their purging property is debilitated, ſo as many times we are enforced to give ſome purges in the Subſtance. For which cauſe, this muſt well be noted and conſidered, viz. what Menſtruums are to be applyed to this or that Extract.

Anno 1615. in the Month of December, I thus prepared this Panchymagogon.

• ℞ choice leaves of Sena ℥iiij.
• Root of the true black Hellebore ℥iij.
• Turbith gummoſ.
• Polypode of the Oake.
• Moſt white Agarick.
• Pulp of Coloquintida, of each ℥ij.
• Peth of Carthamus-ſeeds, ℥jſs.
• Choice Rubarb.
• Hermodactyls, of each ℥jſs.
• Fine Scammony ℥j.
• Elatery ℥ſs.
• Species Aromatice Caryophyllata ℥iij.
• Species of Diamber.
• Rindes of Citron, of each ʒij.

Make the Extract with Cinamon-water made with Wine. Of this ſimple Extract there was ℥viij. I added Balſome of Aloes ℥iij. I alſo added Magiſtery of Pearls, and Corals, of each ℈ſs.

Oyle of Mace, Cinamon, and Cloves, of each ten drops.

Doſe from ten granes to ℈ j. with reſpect to the diſeaſe, and Patient. See Panſa in his book of proroguing life, part. 2. pag. 113.

Anno 1629. in the Month of October, I prepared this Panchymagogon.

• ℞ Aloes Succotrine ½ lib.
• The beſt Rubarb. ℥v.
• Choice leaves of Sena ℥iiij.
• Moſt white Agarick ℥iij.
• Choice Turbith ℥ijſs.
• Root of moſt white Mechoacanna ℥ij.
• Root of true black Hellebore ℥ſs.
• Pulp of Coloquintida ℥j.
• Root Chelapu.
• Scammony, of each ʒv.
• Root of Eſula prepared ʒſs.
• Hermodactyls ʒiij.
• Sharpe Cinamon.
• Moſt white Ginger.
• Mace, of each ʒij.
• Galangal ʒj.
• Wormſeed
• Cloves.
• Cardamum.
• Rindes of Citron.
• Squinanthum, of each ʒj.

Make infuſion with a ſufficient quantity of Spirit of Wine, and 1 lib. of Aniſe of Fennel-water, let them ſtand for eight days, in the mean while ſtirring them every day; afterward ſtrein, and expreſs them ſtrongly through a linnen cloath, and make an Extract; adde in the end, the other things, which Crollius adds, eſpecially add to the Extraction Species of Diamber, and Diarrhodon, mix them all exactly.

Another way not leſs noble.

• ℞ Leaves of Sena without all the ſtalks ℥ij.
• Choice Rubarb ℥jſs.
• Root of black Hellebore of Austria ℥j.
• White gummoſe Turbith.
• Polypode of the Oake.
• Trochus of Alhandal.
• Agarick Trochiſcate, of each ℥ſs.
• Peth of Carthamus-ſeed.
• Choice red Myrth, of each ʒiij.
• Species Aromat. Caryophilat.
• Diamber, of each ʒij.
• Rindes of Cidron ʒj.

Cut and bruiſe theſe very well, pour upon them Spirit of good Wine, and Water of Cinamon, of each 1 lib. and ½; extract the Spirits, afterward preſſe them out, extract the feces again only with Cinamon-water, afterward ſtrein it well, according to Crollius his mind. To the Extract and Extract of Aloes made with water of Betony, or Vervein ℥iij. Make a mixture, then by heat reduce the whole to a convenient Conſiſtency, adding Oyle of Cloves ten drops. Doſe from ten granes to twenty.

Another deſcription.

• ℞ Rubarb.
• The beſt Turbith.
• Pulp of Coloquintida.
• Moſt white Agarick, of each ℥ij.
• True black Hellebore ℥jſs.
• White Hellebore ℥ſs.
• White Ginger[•].
• Root of Cucumer wilde.
• Hermodactyls.
• Euphorbium of each ℥ſs.
• Squinanthum.
• Root of Coltsfoot, of each ʒij.

Digeſt theſe in a cloſe veſſel for twenty four hours, in a ſufficient quantity of Water of Aniſe, then boil them with gentle heat, till half be conſumed, to which, when ſtreined and thickned, add.

• Scammony pulveriſate ʒvj.
• The beſt Aloes ſuccotrine ℥j.
• Amber-greiſe ſeven granes.
• Camphire ℈ſs.

Benzonie, Musk, of each ſeven granes, moiſten them with Oyle Aniſe.

Another Panchymagogon.

• ℞ root of the flower de luce.
• Cypreſs.
• Coltsfoot.
• Angelica.
• Lign. Aloes, of each ʒj.
• Root of wild Cucumer ʒij.
• White gummoſe Turbith ℥j.
• Saffron ʒſs.
• Squinanthum ʒſs.
• The beſt Rubarb.
• Moſt white Agarick, of each ℥j.
• True black Hellebore.
• Diagridium, of each ℥jſs.
• Pulp of Coloquintida ʒvj.
• Aloes ſuccotrine ʒij.

Diſſolve the Aloes and Diagridium, in a ſufficient quantity of Water, let them ſtand in Balneo three days or more, very often ſtirring them: Infuſe the reſt in a ſufficient quantity of Spirit of Wine, ſtirring them ſometimes; afterward Evaporate them to the conſiſtency of an Extract: mix both Extracts, and to them adde

• Musk, Amber,
• Camphire, of each ten granes.

Reduce it to a Maſſe, of a juſt conſiſtency to be made up in Pills, moiſtning it with Oyle of Aniſe.

Extract of Mechoacanna.

• ℞ root of choice Mechoacanna not putrified ℥iij.
• Turbith gummoſe, and white ℥j.
• White ginger ʒij.
• Root of Polypode ℥ſs.

Theſe cut in a groſs manner, pour upon them of the beſt Spirit of Wine and Water of Betony, and of that Water which is abſtracted from Aloes, of each ½ lib. macerate them for two days in a hot place, and veſſel well-cloſed; then with a Preſs ſtrongly expreſs the Juices: on the remaining feces again pour Water of Betony, as much as will cover them a little above, when ſufficiently macerated expreſs them; joyn the expreſſions and add

• Moſt pure Manna ʒij.
• Scammony well cleanſed ʒj.

Mix theſe, ſtirring them well together, and add Spirit of Vitriol five drops, Oyle of Cinamon three drops. Doſe ℈ j. more or leſs.

Extract of Coloquintida and Scammony, uſeful to incorporate prepared flowers of Antimony, of which mention is often made above.

℞ Coloquintida not freſh, but that which hath been kept ſome years, without the kernels ½ lib.

Pure and choice Scammon ℥iij.

Theſe, being cut, extract with Spirit of Wine, till all be extracted out of it, rejecting the feces diſtil off the Menſtruum to a conſiſtency, and the Spirit will ſerve for the ſame uſe, by diſtillation coagulate it, and put it up for uſe. Doſe per ſe, from twelve to fifteen granes. It is very uſeful incorporated with others, made up into Pills.

The true preparation (a) of Scammony.

℞ Choice Scammony not adulterated ½ lib. beat, and ſift it, afterward pour upon it a little juice of Roſes, or which is better of the wilde roſes, (b) expreſt and ſtreined, (add one or two drops of Spirit of Vitriol. The juice muſt be kept for uſe in a cold place leaſt it grow ſower) and in the Sun, or behind a Furnace dry it. This imbibition, and drying, muſt be renewed (c) twenty or thirty times: for ſo the noxious, and viſcous malignity of the Scammony is eaſily diſſipated, which, otherwiſe, by cleaving to the foldings of the Ventricle is wont to excite great dolour and anguiſh. With the former juice may be mixed half ſo much of the expreſt juice of Quinces purified, whereby it will be more efficacious, and with leſs trouble purge the belly, and with this prepared Scammony, the purging force of all Catharticks may be excited, and ſharpned.

Doſe and Uſe.

In many Diſeaſes wanting evacuation. (d)

Doſe five granes. In robuſt conſtitutions from twelve to fifteen and tweenty granes may be given (e). Formed into Pills or ground to powder after drying, and fifteen or twenty granes of this powder may be exhibited in Syrup of Roſes.

The beſt preparation of Scammony.

Choice Scammony prepared with juice of Roſes, by re-iterated imbibitions, and dryings, as is already ſaid; then ℞ good Alcohol of Wine (f) without phlegme (in which have been firſt macerated for twenty four hours, ſeeds of Aniſe, Fennel, Cinamon, and Spikenard, of each a little) as much as may ſuffice to extract the Tincture, or Eſſence of Scammony; pour it upon the Scammony moderately dryed, that it may cover it three or four fingers, and let them ſtand in Balneo three or four days, every day often moving them, ſo the Spirit of Wine will extract a Tincture: The pure tinged Spirit by inclination ſeparate, and pour on freſh Spirit, repeating the labour often, until the Alcohol be more tinged. Afterward, the tinged Spirits joyned, extract in Balneo and the Scammony will remain in the bottome like Honey, which in a convenient veſſel, muſt be further dryed with gentle heat. Of this Extract, which it is yet ſoſt, like bread newly boiled, ℞ ℥j. of purified juice of Quinces ℥iiij. of juice of Red Roſes, well cleanſed ℥j Mix in a convenient glaſs, the Juices and Scammony with gentle heat, ſtirring them leiſurely with a Silver Spatula, that the juices may be exhaled, and the Extract acquire its former conſiſtency; but before all the humor be plainly exhaled, to ℥j. of Scammony, add of Salt, or Magiſtery of Pearls, and Corals, of each ʒj. Make it up in Pills.

So you will have the moſt excellent Cathartick, purging without Moleſtation.

Doſe.

From ten granes to twelve and twenty.

Note. In Extraction of Scammony, that it may be proper, it muſt firſt be well ſetled in the juices, before the humor be exhaled. Alſo when two parts of the Spirit of Wine or Liquor, is by Alembeck drawn from the Tincture, you may deſiſt, and when the [•]alneum is cold, take out the glaſs, in which you will ſee the Scammony dejected to the bottome, or elſe hang in the remaining Liquor, like pitch of a bright colour.

In this place, by the way, the ingenious may be adviſed, that the Eſence of one, or more Catharticks, extracted with Spirit of Wine, and mixed with the ſame; may in due proportion be incorporated, (about the end of the boiling over a gentle fire, with Electuary of Quinces or Citrons, and afterward according to Art be boiled to a juſt conſiſtency, ſo the purging virtue conjoyned in the Electuaries will remain, after evaporation of the Spirit of Wine.

Theſe Catharticks in a juſt Doſe, and very ſmall quantity, ^[46] in urgent neceſſity, with honeſt fraud, ingenious and officious guil, may be exhibited to delicate and ſqueamiſh perſons, with great emolument, and no moleſtation, or trouble to the ſick.

A more ſhort preparation of Scammony.

(a) Indeed our Author here propoſes a profitable, yet very laborious preparation. This following which I prepoſe is more ſhort and eaſie; yet not wanting its [〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉] [••]rtue.

℞ Fine or choice Scammony, grind it very ſmall upon a Marbel, imbibe it with a little Spirit of Vitriol, or Sulphur made per Campane, adding three or four drops (or more according to the quantity of the Scammony) of distill'd Oyle of Aniſe or Fennelſeeds, ^[47] diligently grind them long together, till they become a Maſſe clammy like Pitch; which keep in a Bladder, or as other pillulary Maſſes are wont to be kept. This preparation, with Spirit of Vitriol, is plainly Philoſophical. For as Antimony attended with a vehement hot quality, which proceeds from the Mercury, and corroding volatile Salt, is corrected perfectly by this Noble Menſtruum: So here the corroding property of the Salt can no more be of force, but is tranſmuted by the mortification, effected through the contrary acting of Spirit of Vitriol, and Oyle of Aniſe, and reduced to a beneficial Operation. It is neceſſary, the ſame way and method be always obſerved by the Chymiſt, in the requiſite and dexterous preparation and correction of Euphorbium, which indeed ſhould by no means in Pills or otherwiſe be admitted for medicinal uſe, until this genuine preparation be firſt prudently performed. Doſe of this prepared Scammony from fifteen to twenty granes; it purges gently without moleſtation. The ſame may be uſed inſtead of the Extract of [•]oloquintida and Scammony, before preſcribed for incorporating Mercurial and Antimonial Pills. The uſe of this is plainly neceſſary in Mineral Turbith, of which two, three, or four granes, in fifteen granes of Scammony thus prepared, exhibited in Lues venerea, and the Doſe often repeated, powerfully expells the diſeaſe. Some correct Antimony with juice of Selandine, and that very well. Moreover, in the ſame manner are prepared all purging Juices, Aloes, Elatery, Gumdeperu, &c. For hereby their vehemency is mitigated, and ſo rendred more ſutable to be inwardly taken, in form of Pills or otherwiſe.

(b) Viz. an half part. For this Juice is aſtringent, and hinders the purging faculty.

(c) Scammony not prepared. ^[48]

1. Begets corroding winds.

2. By its aboundant ſharpneſs inflames the ſpirits, and ſo excites Fevers.

3. It vehemently attracts and opens.

4. It by its ſharpneſs endamages the Inteſtines, cauſing the Dyſentery and Teneſmus.

5. It is prejudicial to the Heart, Liver, and Ventricle, by the propriety of its ſubstance.

(d) Eſpecially in Cholerick perſons.

(e) The ſame Doſes may be uſed in other purging Extracts, yet always with conſideration of their powerful faculties.

(f) Alſo Scammony, by macerating is extracted with Majoran-water, or other odoriferous water hot, which being afterward ſeparated, freſh water is again poured on, till it will no more be extracted. The Water is abſtracted in Balneo, and the Scammony left in the bottome pure and Candid. Which being done, according to the Authors preſcript, it muſt with purified Juice of Quinces and Roſes, be reduced to the conſiſtency of Pills.

Specificum purgans of Paracelſus (a).

First, The purification of Vitriol from Sulphur is made in the following manner.

℞ Ʋngarick Vitriol, (b) and in a Copper Veſſel diſſolve it in common water, being diſſolved ſprinkle upon it common Oyle of Tartar, (c) 3. lib. of Vitriol, ℥iiij. of Oyle of Tartar, or there about are required; let them cool together, afterward what is clear pour off, (d) for the fetid Sulphur, unapt for this Operation, ſinks to the bottome like Clay. The pure Solution evaporate, till it begin to be as it were cruſted, afterward in a cold place the Vitriol will be converted to ^[49] Chryſtals, which diligently keep.

Secondly, Diſtillation of Spirit of Tartar is thus inſtituted. ℞ Crude white Tartar, (e) upon it pour one meaſure (f) of Spirit of Wine, cloſe the orifice of the veſſel very well, and in a Hot-houſe, ſet it to digeſt for forty days together. Afterward diſtill it in a gentle heat of Aſhes, until ſome yellow oyly drops begin to come forth, then ceaſe. The Spirit that is come forth keep a part, the remaining Caput mortuum with ſtrong fire evaporate, ſo long as till the Tartar be moderately calcined, not to a whiteneſs, but ſo as it remain of a dark colour: upon this Tartar pour the Spirit before diſtill'd off, ſet it to putrefie in Balneo for three days; this being done, diſtill it firſt in Sand, afterward by Alembeck luted not too high in a moſt ſtrong open fire, ſo the requiſite Spirit of Tartar will come forth.

Thirdly, Of the former remaining calcined Tartar (from which the Spirit is extracted) ℞ 1 lib. Of the Vitriol, as aforeſaid, prepared 1 lib. beat them, (g) and mix them in a large glaſſe, pour upon them the before diſtill'd Spirit of Tartar, adding a meaſure of old rich White-wine: the glaſs cloſed with a Blind-head, ſet for forty days in gentle heat; the time expired, begin to diſtill it, at firſt with moſt gentle fire in Sand, that the ſubtil Spirits of Wine, Tartar, and Vitriol may aſcend, which diligently gather, and keep a part. When the phlegme comes off ſweet, that alſo gather a part: afterward again grind the matter, (for it will be cryſtallized) and in a Retort well coated, diſtil it in an open vehement fire, yet firſt begin leiſurely leaſt the matter melt, afterward with moſt ſtrong fire (as is wont to be in preparation of Oyle of Vtriol) force it, till all the Spirits be come forth. Theſe laſt Spirits mixt with the former ſubtil Spirits, but the middle ſweet phlegme reject, as uſeleſs.

Fourthly, From the Caput mortuum according to art, by the benefit of common Water (h) extract a Salt, if need be reverberate the matter, and again extract it. This reverberation and extraction repeat, until all the ſaltneſs be extracted. Mix the Extractions (i) of Salts, and by evaporating abſtract the Water. Upon a Marble grinde the Salt, which when ground, put into a long body with Alembeck annexed, pour on it the proper Spirits, viz. the firſt ſubtil, and the laſt ſtrong Spirits, till the Salt be covered three or four fingers above, (if ſome phelegme do yet remain mixt with the Spirits, it will be no inconvenience) place it in Balneo for certain days, then the ſpirits from the Salts will extract their own proper Eſſence, (k) whatſoever is diſſolved and extracted, by inclination gently pour off, and put on more of the remaining ſpirits, re-iterate this labour, till the ſpirits in extracting be no more coloured.

Fifthly, Theſe ſpiritual extractions mix, and in Balneo cohobate for fourteen days, always re-pouring on what comes off: Laſtly, in Sand ſtrongly diſtill whatſoever will come forth, and what remains force in an open fire, till the Salts, together with the Spirits, be come forth.

Sixthly, The Salts with the Spirits in Balneo cohobate often, and the Salts in a groſs and viſible manner will begin to ſettle in the bottome, (whence the Liquor becomes white like Calx of Silver diſſolved in powerful (l) water) then in Balneo, with [〈◊〉] heat, the proper Spirits may be abſtracted, and the matter in the bottome remain thick like a Poultis.

And ſo Specificum purgans, not without great labour and is time prepared.

A more eaſie way of preparing in re-iterating the Operation the ſecond time.

The remaining Spirit laſt abſtracted after the firſt abſolute Operation, may be kept for the ſecond preparation, ſo the labour will be more eaſie, viz. ℞ [•]he Salt of Vulgar Vitriol, and Salt of Tartar, (m) in equal weight, and from them with this Spirit extract an Eſſence or Salts, and in the ſame manner proceed in all.

But becauſe a purgative in great abundance cannot very quickly be made, nor ought only the mineral noxious (n) fumes be removed, but alſo the earthy (o) impurities o[•] the Microcoſme quite exterminated ʒi it will not be improper here to ſet down the preparation of extracting volatile Salts by Alembeck from certain herbs, which afterward in equal weight with Specificum purgans being mixed and exhibited, will render the work more eaſie.

Salts of Herbs are thus prepared.

• ℞ Black Hellebore. Herbs and Roots (p).
• Carduus Bened. Herbs and Roots (p).
• Maſterwort Herbs and Roots (p).
• Roots of wild Alexander.
• Century.
• Tormentil.
• Herbs and Flowers of Succory.
• Angelica.
• Pimpernel.
• Selandine.
• Herbs, Saint Johnsworty
• Vincetox.
• Aron,
• Horſe-tail.

Cinquefoile, of all theſe a like quantity, as ſhall be thought fit. Dry them in the ſhade, not in the Sun; cut them and put them in a little Barrel, upon them pour water, wherein a little Hops and Ferment hath been gently boiled; Ferment them in a Hot-houſe, (q) often ſtirring them for three Weeks; (r) afterward, diſtill them in veſica cuprea, as the manner is, with refreſhing of the Spirits, as is wont to be indiſtillation of ſpirit of Wine. This Spirit moderately rectifie, (t) not perfectly, viz. to the higheſt perfection. (u) The remaining Feces to thoſe the like dryed Herbs may be added, and ſo you will have more abundance) (w) reduce th Aſhes, and from them extract a Salt; to the Salt when dryed, pour on the proper Spirit, that being ſet in Balneo for certain days, the Eſſence may be extracted, pour off the eſſencified ſpirit, and pour on more, repeating the labour till no more can be extracted (x). Mix the extractions, and cohobate it certain days in Balneo, if any Feces happen to ſettle in the bottome, theſe ſeparate by filtring through Brown Paper) afterward in a boiling Balneo diſtill it, then the Salt will aſcend together with the ſpirit: If any thing by chance remain, pour on more ſpirit, and again cohobate it, and then diſtill it in Sand: what comes forth receive and pour upon it a good quantity of its own Phlegme, (y) let them ſtand in a cold place, then the ſubtil diſtill'd Salt will ſink to the bottome; remove the ſpirit by inclination, and keep it for a ſecond uſe of Extraction; that which reſides in the bottome, may be a little edulcorated and dryed in a Hot-houſe, then will remain (z) Salt of Herbs in Medicinal uſe moſt efficacious; whoſe uſe according to Theophraſtus, is thus.

℞ Of Specificum (aa) purgans one part, of Eſſence, of Oriental Crocus one other part extracted with Spirit of Wine, from which the ſpirit of Wine is not ſeparated, circulate theſe two or three Weeks, and keep them for uſe. It may alſo be given without Eſſence of Saffron, but with it is better for comforting the heart.

Virtues, Doſes and manner of exhibiting.

In all diſeaſes needing evacuation, it is given without any danger. (bb) In all putrefactions and ſuperfluous humidities of the Body, from what cauſe ſoever produced.

It is given in Wine upon an empty ſtomach, in Wormwood-wine, Malmeſie, Broth, or Juice of Roſes.

Doſe according to age, as to thoſe of twenty, thirty, forty, and fifty years, four granes are given. To Youth of fifteen years, three granes; to Children and Infants, two granes. Let the Patient keep himſelf warm in Bed for one hour after the taking of it, then he may riſe, walk, or ſit; if in three hours it operate not, the ſame Doſe again exhibit, let him faſt three hours after, keeping himſelf warm (cc) from the Air all the whole day. Which way ſoever it operate, it matters not, whether by Vomiting, Siedge, Sweat, or Urine. The following day, let the Patient reſt: The third day, encreaſe the Doſe one half part (as if before four granes were given, now give ſix) obſerving the order of the firſt day; the following day again let him reſt. If neceſſity urge, give it the third, fourth, fifth, and ſixth time, as long as the Diſeaſe remains (dd). This is a ſufficient (ee) ſign; whilſt impurities are in the Body it purges, and diſcuſes through the Members, and eſpecially in the Center of the Diſeaſe cauſeth dolour; but in defect of impurity no dolour enſues, and it hardly at all purges, becauſe it doth not, after the manner of common Catharticks, work upon the radical humor (ff).

(a) Paracelſus lib. 4. Archidox. briefly deſcribes the preparation of Specificum purgans. For he appoints Magiſtery of Vitriol, with Magiſtery of Tartar, to be joyned in equal parts with Eſſence of Saffron, and to be digeſted together in a Pelican for one whole Month. But how the Magisteries ſhould be made, he expreſſeth not; nor in any of Paracelſus his Writings is any neceſſary way of this preparation [〈◊〉] Yet ingenious Artificers have, as much as they could, undeavoured to follow the Author's mind. This deſcription propoſed by Crollius, doth not indeed want certainty, but is exceeding tedious, and alſo very laborious; wherefore we have no cauſe at preſent to acknowledge this for geiuine. Since Paracelſus his Antifices conformed to the preſcripts of Nature, ^[50] we well know not to be very difficult: And that by him much the more eaſie by ſo much the more [••]occult, and by Periphraſis both of words and deſcriptions, are left ſometimes according to the manner of Paracelſus obſcure. We ſhall first conſider the Authors words, afterwards faithfully from proper Experience and Practice, declare a more eaſie way of Preparing this Specificum purgans.

(b) Blew Vitriol.

(c) Made per deliquium.

(d) From the Feces.

(e) Cream of Tartar is better, of which in the univerſal Digeſtive.

(f) Four pound.

(g) Mixt with dry Argilla, or other Earth, which muſt be three times as much, [〈◊〉] the maſter. If Argilla be not mixt, the matter will melt.

(h) Hot.

(i) The former and the latter.

(k) With a certain yellowneſs tending to redneſs.

(l) Aqua fortis.

(m) Extracted either a part or together.

(n) That is, impurities exalted, as in ſharp diſeaſes, the Peſt, &c.

(o) The Tartar in Chronical diſeaſes.

(p) Some plainly omit Maſterwort, Angelica, Pimpernel, Selandine, Vincetox, [〈◊〉] foyle.

(q) Or other hot place.

(r) Ʋntil they be ſeen to contract a certain ſharpneſs.

(ſ) Read of Juniper, or of other ſpirits from Vegetables, or elſe from Seeds.

(t) Diſtill it with gentle fire.

(u) Not wholly, but that it may retain with it ſome phlegme.

(w) Of Aſhes and Feces.

(x) Or, which is better, proceed forward with theſe, as is below deſcribed in diſtillation of ſpirt of Tartar.

(y) Before, aften rectification of the ſpirits of the Reſidue.

(z) In the bottome.

(aa) That is, ℞ of Specificum purgans, of the Eſſence of Saffron, and of the vegetable Specifick, of each an equal part.

(bb) Without conſidering what humor it is that offends, whether it be choler or phlegme.

(cc) Otherwiſe grievous Symptomes follow.

(dd) Yet always reſpecting the nature of the diſeaſed.

(ee) Of purging.

(ff) That is, it deſtroys not the natural Vigor.

A more eaſie way of preparing Specificum purgans of Paracelſus.

A more compendious and leſs laborious way of preparing this Specifick, hath been by me invented, and often practiſed, which is, thus. ℞ Of ſpirit of Tartar diſtill'd, as the Author preſcribes below in Diaphoreticks, without any addition of ſpirit of Wine, 1 lib. Add to it of ſpirit of Wine 2 lib. and of rectified ſpirit of Vitriol ℥ij. Pour theſe when mixed, upon the Colcothar of Vitriol, and Caput mortuum of Tartar, (from which a Spirit hath been extracted, and is afterward calcined to a dark colour) and in a veſſel well cloſed, digeſt it in Balneo for certain days. Then diſtill it by Retort in an open fire, yet at firſt with exceeding gentle heat, leaſt the ſpirits which are very thin be exhaled and periſh: In the end urge the fire more ſtrongly. This diſtillation is ſcarcely finiſhed in three days. From the Caput mortuum remaining after diſtillation, being firſt well and vehemently calcined in a Potter's Furnace, in the uſual manner extract a Salt, and with the before diſtill'd ſpirit, digeſt it in Balneo for fifteen days, then mix them with dry Argilla or the Pumex-ſtone calcined, and by an Earthen Retort in an open fire diſtill it; ſo with the Spirit the Salt will come forth made ſpirituous, and be mixed in the ſame liquor. This liquor, according to the Authors mind, by re-iterations cohobate, that is, diſtill it often, or elſe leave it to digeſt in Balneo, until the Salts begin to appear, ſpontaneouſly ſettling in the bottome, and then the deſired end of the operation will be accompliſhed. By this means will be gained more, than half the time, which in the Author's preparation is conſumed; nor is this at all inferior to it, but, by reaſon it is more compendiouſly and leſs laboriouſly prepared, is rather more excellent.

Doſe and Uſe, as of the Authors.

The Magiſtrale method of Arcanums and Vegetables.

There may alſo from the before recited Vegetables (neceſſary for uſe with Specificum purgans) as alſo from all others, ſubtill Arcanums be extracted; which indeed are not known to many, yet they are plainly Philoſophical; for all their virtues are intirely preſerved, whereas in other preparations not thus perfected they grow crude; moreover theſe Arcanums are reduced into a liquor, grateful both to the Palate and Stomach, of which a very ſmall part, is of as great virtue, as other preparations far more largely exhibited. This method I commend to all my Diſciples, and as I ſincerely deliver it, ſo I deſire it may as faithfully be kept. From certain Herbs and Roots, but chiefly from them of which our Author makes mention, either all green, or ſome dryed, (for in one and the ſame time they cannot all be had) fermented a little and digeſted, extract a ſpirit and Phlegme; the ſpirit partly ſeparated from the phlegme keep a part, as alſo the phlegme.

From the Caput mortuum calcined in the common manner, with the phlegme extract the Salts, by boiling it to a Lexivium, which Evaporated to a certain thickneſs like unto Oyle, joyn with its own ſpirit before reſerved, and mix it with three or four times ſo much Argilla or calcined Pumex; and by Retort, leiſurely augmenring the fire, diſtill it into a moſt large Receiver, in the bottome of which is firſt placed a moderate quantity of the ſame Vegetables mixt together, or one only, if the diſtillation be of one, (theſe muſt not be plainly dry, but ſomewhat withered, viz. the Elementary or accidental humor muſt be only in part removed) the Spirit, together with the Salts made ſpirituous, will come forth, and falling upon the injected Vegetables, will calcine them, which will eaſily be diſcerned contracted in themſelves, and the liquor of a ruddy colour. The diſtillation ended, gather all which ſhall be in the Receiver, and by Retort in a cloſe reverberatory diſtill it, and the liquor will come forth red, with ſome ſtink, this in all Vehicles may afterward be mixed, for it contains in it ſelf the whole faculty of all the mixture. Doſe ℈ j. &c. either by it ſelf, or in other appropriates. If the Specificum purgans made of Vitriol and Tartar, as aboveſaid, with Eſſence of Saffron, be mixed in equal weight with liquor of this kind, or with that which is made from the Herbs our Author appoints, or elſe with any other prepared in the aforeſaid manner, provided they be appropriate and convenient, and the compoſition afterward given to the ſick, much more happily effects the Cure; and by this means the ^[51] Realgar's, and impurities of the Body will more exactly be exterminated.

IV. Diuretick (a).

BEcauſe the impurities of all Diſeaſes admit not of expulſion by the inferior parts, therefore Diureticks and Diaphoreticks are alſo needful (b).

(a) Various Diureticks diverſly prepared are exhibited, yet not vulgar: They are of [•]nd.

1. Is the diſtil[〈☐〉] 'd Water of Peach-kernels macerated with Alalmeſy-wine, of which one ſpoonful exhibited is most efficacious.

2. Is moſt white Flints of the River burned, and often extinguiſhed in rich Wine, tell they be plainly reduced to powder, which is wont to be the third or fourth extraction.

3. Oyle of Wax, three or four drops exhibited in Water of the greater Urtica, the affected part being alſo anointed with the Oyles of Wax, Tiles, and Scorpions, do powerfully expell the Stone, and Urine.

4. A Diuretick Julep, and Oximel Diuretick, ſee practic. chymiatrica of our edition, page.

(b) Yet Diureticks muſt not always and every where be applyed.

I. Salt of Amber (a).

A little after in the deſcription of Oyle of Amber, I ſhall declare the preparation of this.

Doſe and uſe.

From three granes to four, ſix, eight, and ten, in Water of wild Alexander, or Reſtharrow. It admirably expells the too long detained Urine (b).

(a) Some from the Caput mortuum of Amber (ſtrongly calcined, and afterward diſtill'd into an Oyle) by the benefit of common Water, extract a fixed Salt, which purified by frequent Solutions and Coagulations, they joyn with volatile Salt; of this Compoſition ℈ j. with ℈ij. of Miſſletoe, exhibited in Water of the Roots or Flowers of Peony, either before or in the fit, being three times taken, they perfectly cure the Epilepſy, if not tranſplanted from the Parents to the Children, and alſo all other neceſſaries be firſt duely obſerved.

(b) This is alſo a Secret in helping the difficult Birth.

II. Spirit of Salt (a).

℞ Salt of Cracovia, (b) Native or Sea-ſalt, dryed or (c) calcined 4 lib. pour upon it Rain-water, mix and impaſt (d) it with freſh white Argilla, finely powdered, and ſifted (or, which is better, inſtead of Argilla, take the matrix, or outward covering (if it can be had) that encloſes, and cleaves round about Terra ſigillata, out of which Terra ſigillata is taken, as a Kernel out of its Shell, for ſo the liquor will be rendred more efficacious for medicinal uſe) and make it up into Balls, or long Rolls, which, firſt dryed to a hardneſs behind a Furnace, put into a conveniently large Retort very well coated, that it may not be quite half full, ^[52] and gradually encreaſe the fire, till the phlegme be come forth, afterward force it in a ſtrong continued open fire, until all the white Spirits are come forth.

The Diſtillation is the ſame, as is wont to be in preparing Aqua fortis (e).

Uſe and Doſe.

Two or three (f) drops in Water of Cardu-bened, and Pellitory of the Wall, preſently expells the detained Urine. Of like virtue is Aqua vitae per ſe, being perfectly rectified from all its phlegme.

Obſervations of the Spirit or Oyle of Salt.

It is to be admited, that this Spirit hath a ſingular Antipathy and contrary nature to common Salt.

Firſt, With reſpect to Thirſt. Common Salt provokes thirſt: This Spirit takes away thirſt, which is apparently manifeſt in Hydropical perſons.

Secondly, Common Salt is biting, and preſerves from putrefaction: This Spirit without dolour, by corroding, in the ſpace of one day, takes away (h) whatſoever in wounds or other affects is obnoxious to putrefaction.

Thirdly, With reſpect to taſt, common Salt is ſharp and biting: This Spirit hath a ^[53] [〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉] Taſt, and a ſmell like the expreſt juice of wild Apples.

Here follow the virtues and uſe of this Oyle, according to Paracelſus.

Simple Salt of all Condiments, the Condiment whatſoever is unſavoury, and uncouth to the Stomach, it renders ſavoury and apt for nutriment; and ſince it knows not putrefaction, it excellently preſerves all things from putrefying, and is healthful for the natural body, and ſo conducible to humane nature, as without it, we know not how to live: This applyed to other Bodies removes all humidity, and what is left of the ſolid ſubſtance it aſtringently contracts, whence the condited bodies become dry, and are preſerved from putrefaction. If the virtues of crude Salt be ſo great, then ſurely, much more powerful are the Spirits conveniently prepared there from.

1. Paracelſus uſed it in all diſeaſes, by exhibiting three drops once in a Month. (i) It renews (k) the body, eſpecially if certain leaves of Gold be diſſolved in it; for Salt preſerves all things. (l) Alſo this ſpirit of Salt may very commodiouſly be mixed with Oyle of Vitriol, (m) and afterward in divers diſeaſes inwardly exhibited with admirable ſucceſs, eſpecially in Hydropical bodies, with Water of Wormwood.

2. Leprous, (n) and other ſuch like Diſeaſes, as well of Men as Women, being taken in Wine it cures, and purifies the blood.

3. In the Dropſie, mixed with Salt of Wormwood, or ſome drops daily given in Water of Wormwood, until the Dropſie decline and be removed, which will be in a few days.

3. To comfort the Head, in Water of Lavendor, Majoran, Sage.

5. To the Heart, in cold cordial waters, as of Violets, Roſes, Borrage, and Meliſſa.

6. To the Stomack, with Mint-water, ſo the appetite to food is encreaſed.

7. To the Liver, with Succory, Lettice, and Carduus-bened.

8. To the Spleen, with Endive and Purcelane.

9. In the Peſt, with appropriate Cordial Water. Alſo the Region (p) infected may be anointed therewith, whereby the Tumor will inwardly break away, and the venome by another Emunctory be expell'd without Detriment.

If four drops of this be mixed with ℥ſs. of Electuary (q) Juniper, and exhibited to provoke ſweat; it, by Paracelſus, is ſingularly commended in the Peſtilence and Poyſons, becauſe it comforts the Heart, and purifies the Blood.

10. If given in Vinegar, it cures the Engliſh ſweat (r).

11. It purges the Reines and Bladder, and breaks away the Stone, uſed with a Bath (s) it certainly helps.

12. Certain drops given in Water of ^[54] Motherwort, (t) expell the Mawworms.

13. In Burſtings, (u) Paracelſus anointed the place affected with this Liquor, (w) applying alſo a proper Bath, (x) giving certain drops inwardly, ſo in few days the Patient will be cured.

14. In the Cholick, (y) two or five drops given in ſtrong Wine, is a preſent Remedy (z).

15. It expells Fevers (aa) yea, even Diuturnal, four drops being exhibited in Aqua [〈◊〉] (bb).

16. In the Jaundies, (cc) three or four drops given are profitable, being continued, till the Patient be reſtored, which will be in three Weeks (dd).

17. In the Iliack, Dyſentery, Paraliſy, Apoplexy, and Gout, in appropriate Waters (ee).

18. It alſo cures internal Ulcers.

Doſe.

Four, five, ſix, or ſeven drops, in a ſpoonful of Malmeſy-wine, Cinamon-water, or other appropriate Water.

It's external uſe.

1. Mixed with appropriate Waters, it is profitably applyed by anointing, to the affected part in the Gout.

2. It penetrates all veins, fleſh, bones, and helps forward the cure of Ulcers.

3. Where Members are contracted (ff) and moved out of their place, whether there be only contracture or impoſthumation, anointing, with appropriate unguents, muſt be appointed.

4. All Ulcers evilly cured, infanable, and fetid, as Fiſtula's, Cancers, Wolfes, and ſuch like Phagedaenick evils, by continual anointing may be cured in a ſhort time.

(a) Spirit of Salt is more excellently made, if with Sea-ſalt, Spaniſh, or French Salt, mixed with Crude Terra ſigillara, in a three or four fold proportion, in a ſtrong, and open fire gradually increaſed, it be by Retort diſtill'd. But in theſe diſtillations of Salt, the whole Salt at firſt comes not forth in Spirit, but part thereof ſtill reſides in the Caput mortuum, therefore the Salt by common water, muſt be freed from the Caput mortuum, by boiling the Caput mortuum in the Water. This Salt joyn with the Spirit first drawn off, and in a hot place digeſt it for ſome time; afterwards mix it with freſh Terra ſigillata diligently dryed, diſtill it as before, by repeating the Operation, the whole ſubſtance of the Salt will come forth like Spirit. For as much as of the Salt in re-iterated digeſtions ſhall by the Spirits be diſſolved, ſo much, by the repeated diſtillations, is the Spirit encreaſed; till at length the whole Salt come forth ſpirituous. With this more pure Spirit the beſt Aurum potabile is prepared.

Compounded Spirit of Salt.

There is another more elegant and pure Spirit of Salt of greater virtues, yet compounded of Nitre and common Salt; the compendious preparation whereof, is thus.

℞ Moſt pure Nitre and common Salt decrepitate, of each what quantity you pleaſe, mix it with a three or four fold quantity of ^[55] Terra ſigillata well dryed, and then in an open fire after the uſual manner provoke the Spirit. Of this Spirit ℞ 1 lib. add of common Salt fuſe ℥iiij. Digeſt it for ſome time that the adjected Salt may by the Spirit be diſſolved, and forthwith diſtill it by Retort. By this means you ſhall both encreaſe the Spirit, and render it ſtronger, which, in the ſame plain manner, with new Salt fuſe taken in the ſame quantity, you may encreaſe as often, and as long as you pleaſe. From this Spirit, in Balneo abſtract the phlegme, and then by Retort rectifie the Spirit, which joyn with a like quantity of Alcohol of Wine, afterward by circulating and cohobating the Spirits (viz. of Wine and Salt) together, they become inſeparably united. This Spirit ſo powerfully reſiſts thirſt, that dropſical perſons taking it, do not greatly deſire drink in three days.

Alſo from Sea ſalt a ſweet Oyle may be made in this manner.

Diſſolve Sea-ſalt in diſtill'd Rain-water, filter it, and in moderate heat calcine it, always ſtirring it that it flow not, and this do fifteen times or oftner; afterward extract the ſame Salt with the beſt Spirit of Wine, which being removed, the Salt will Criſtallize; from theſe Cryſtalls impaſted with Argilla, or crude Terra Sigillata, extract a bright Spirit, which afterward joyn with Alcohol of Wine, and diſtill them together, by often cohobations. Very great oſtentation hath been uſed by Chymiſts, touching the ſweet Oyle of Salt, as if they could never ſufficiently praiſe it's virtues. This ſweet Oyle, or ſweet Spirit of Salt, from Salt it ſelf, by no diſtillation, can be made without Spirit of Wine, or Oyle of Tartar. The Spirit of Wine only is that which procures this ſweetneſs, whether from the beginning it be joyned with the Salt in diſtilling, or afterward with it, the Spirit of Salt be often diſtill'd by cohobation; for ſo, and not by any other means, all the Acrimony of the Salt is removed, and the Spirit rendred ſweet and ſavoury. The like may be done after the ſame manner in other Spirits.

(b) Eſpecially old. The new Salt difficultly ſends forth [〈◊〉] ſpirits, but that which is twenty or thirty years old doth much more eaſily.

(c) That is, decrepitate or lightly burnt.

(d) Salt fuſe plainly from it ſelf ſends forth no ſpirit, unleſs by times and diſcontinuance.

Cryſtals of Salt ſweet like Sugar.

(e) Salt alſo, by a genuine and Philoſophick preparation, may be reduced to a perfect ſweetneſs, thus. Firſt, Let a large and ſtrong earthen Retort be made, ſo as upon the ſuperior part of the Belly an Earthen Pipe may be made, from the exterior part, to hang perpendicularly almoſt into the middle of the body of the Retort, the Orifice of which without muſt be wide, but within more ſtreight and cloſe. In this Retort, put of common or of Sea-ſalt (which is better) 3. or 4 lib. and with a moſt capacious Receiver annexed ſet it to diſtill, gradually encreaſe the Fire, till the Salt within be in ſtax; then through the Pipe inject one or two drops of cold water, then cloſe the Orifice of the Pipe with an Earthen Stopple before prepared, and the abundance of ſpirits in the Retort, by that allaying humidity, will be diſſolved. The uſe of cold Water must by repeating be continued, till the whole maſs of Salt be by this means reduced to Spirits [〈◊〉] from which, by gentle diſtillation in Balneo, remove the phlegme; what remains ſet in a cold place, and it will be cryſtallized like to Nitre; the Cryſtals being ſweet as Sugar, may afterward per deliquium be diſſolved into a Liquor. Of five or ſix drops, Doſe and Uſe. exhibited certain days to dropſie al perſons, ſo effectually takes away all thirst, as that for four whole days or more, they ſhall ſcarcely at all deſire any drink. ^[56] For the eſſential humidity, which in Hydropicks is much exhauſted, the ſpirit of Salt helps, and corroborates the Ventricle and interior parts. But otherwiſe Salt as a mixt body doth not ſtrengthen the eſſential humidity, but rather abates and weakens it; and ſo thirſt, by taking Salt is not diminiſhed but encreaſed. If to 1 lib. of Salt dryed, be taken 2 lib. of Coals pulveriſate, and theſe exactly mixed from 1 lib. of Salt you will have 1 lib. of ſpirits.

(f) To eight or twelve granes.

(g) This no otherwiſe can be, but by reaſon of the mixture for Salt, as a mixt body hath in it ſelf divers parts, each of which have other qualities, and other effects; but being conjoyned they only manifest the peculiar property of the mixture.

(h) For it is th[•]n, therefore eaſily penetrates.

(i) Rather in a week.

(k) This may rather be ſaid of the compounded Oyle made of Salt and Nitre.

(l) Read Conſerves.

(m) In a large proportion.

(n) The Leproſy of the Greeks is ſanable, but that of the Jews, unleſs by the ſinger of God cured, is unſanable.

(o) Of the Skin.

(p) Region of the Body.

(q) Of Honey.

(r) And other ſuperfluous humors.

(f) With emollient Diureticks, as Pellitory of the Wall, Mallows, and Melilet.

(t) Or of Honey.

(u) Newly taken.

(w) With the greaſe of a Hedghog.

(x) Which is made of Cammomil, Melilot, &c. with a convenient Ligature. Balſom of Salt-gem, See Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition, of Bubonocele, Enterocele, and Epiplocele, page.

(y) Eſpecially in the flatulent, if the belly be free.

(z) The Compounded is better, chiefly when mixed with ſpirit of Wine.

(aa) Eſpecially of the Ventricle.

(bb) Exhibited before the Fit.

(cc) Plainly inveterate in a Decoction of Straw-berries morning and evening.

(dd) Sooner.

(ee) Oyle of Beech distill'd in May, of Aſh, of Fearnbrake.

(ff) Paracelſus in this manner proceeded in ſuch caſes.

He mixed Oyle of Salt, with an equal portion of Oyle of Vitriol and Spirit of Turpentine, each of which he prudently and leiſurely poured on a part, to prevent the danger of violent heat and noiſe. The matter, when thus mixed, will appear viſcous, black, and full of phlegme; therefore, when all is well mixt rectifie it, mixing a few ^[57] ſtones in the ſpirit of Turpentine; afterward anoint the contracted members, firſt waſhed in the following Bath.

• ℞ Tops of Origan.
• Juniper.
• Oake-leaves.
• Wormwood.
• French Sage of each four or five handfuls.
• Apples of the Fir-tree ſix or ſeven.

Boil theſe in common Water, as long as ſhall be expedient, repeat the uſe of both theſe, till all the Members be reſtored; one cure is uſually performed in eight days ſpace. This is of great uſe in dryneſs of Members, Inſchwindung der Slieder. In Inveterate Contractures add Oyle of Amber. It is very convenient after anointing, to wrap the affected Members in Fox-skins. See Practica Chymiat. of our Edition, page.

Spirit of Salt Nitre (a).

In the ſame plain manner, (b) and with like regiment of fire, ſpirit of Salt Nitre is diſtill'd, which comes forth by a red fume. This is to be noted, that to one part of purified Salt-peter, three parts of Argilla is wont to be added, and ſo are made up in long tolls and dryed, that they may be rendred fit for uſe.

Doſe and Uſe.

In the Cholick: (c) and this ſeems not ſtrange to any man, ſince in like affects ſome exhibit Crude Nitre; for the heats and malignities of the Saline Spirits in the Microcoſm, by the due and exact uſe of this are wonderfully inhibited and repreſt.

In the Pleuriſie and Prunella (d).

This mixed with a like quantity of ſpirit of Wine, is given in a draught of warm Fountain Water, from ℈ij. to ʒj.

If uſed in the Cholick, then outwardly the Navil muſt be anointed with expreſt Oyle of Nutmegs, with a little Civet mixed therewith. This doth not only aſſwage the intolerable dolours, and continual anguiſh, but alſo diſcuſſes, and reſolves the malignant, crude, nitrous, and vitious humors, which if not obſtructed are apt to ſpread to the joynts, and nervous parts, which not rarely happens, by reaſon of the certain Sympathy which thoſe humors (being ſomewhat mixed) have with ſuch parts, from whence follows impotency, laxation, and reſolution of the joynts much to be pityed. About the end of the cure, (e) the uſe of Elecampane efficaciouſly expells the reſolved Salt. Moreover, the hidden virtues of Nitre or Fuſile Salt, have always been highly prized by the Sons of Hermes.

(a) Nitre is Animal, Vegetable, and Mineral, and in all theſe is perceived to manifeſt its virtues. In the end of the diſtillation of this Spirit, all being cooled, and left for ſome time until the Spirits be well ſetled, which is wont to be in the ſpace of five or ſix days and nights. Note, That in the phlegmatick whiteneſs, the Corroſive Spirits lye hid, being leſs uſeful for the Chymical Phyſician. But of theſe red Spirits, from 1 lib. you will ſcarcely have ℥jſs. or ℥ij. Wherefore it is beſt to receive the phlegme, and the red Spirits both a part.

(b) The operation will better be without making them up into Rolls, viz. if the Earth be only mixed with the powder of Salt-nitre, and ſo the diſtillation inſtituted.

(c) Before the uſe of this Spirit, Caution. the Belly ſhould firſt be ſoluble. It is given with ℥ij. of Fountain-water blood-warm; the mixture of Spirit of Wine and Nitre cauſeth Sweats, and ſpeedily removes the dolours of the Cholick. See Practica Chymiatr. of our Edition, of the Cholick paſſion, page.

(d) This Spirit is alſo given in Fevers, in ſtead of a cooling Medicament, with con[•]nient vehicles, viz. in Water of Endive, Succory, Sowthistle, and to quench thirst from ſix drops to eleven exhibited, is oftentimes more convenient, than Lapis prunella it ſelf, becauſe that ſometimes cauſeth nauſeouſneſs.

(e) Not in the end only, but alſo in the beginning, a Decoction of Enula is wonderful prevalent.

℞ Of Roots of Enula cut into ſmall pieces ℥j.

Fennel-ſeeds pulveriſate ℥ſs.

Water of Meliſſa 2. or 3 lib.

Boil them in a double Veſſel one hour and half: afterward ſtrein it through Hippocrates ſleeve of which, when ſtreined, give the first draught about the Evening going to bed, the ſecond in the Morning, the third alſo in the Evening, and ſo go on, if need be, and the cure will be effected.

V. Diaphoretick.

SWeat in the Peſt, and Ungarick Diſeaſe, (a) is the univerſal evacuation of the venome of the whole Body, not in the blood only, but alſo in the habit (b) of the Microcoſm, and ſo expells whatſoever evil is latent in all the parts. By the benefit of Sweat, the venome, which, by affecting the circumſercuce, ^[58] tranſmits his cold influence to the Heart, is happily excluded; for as by attraction we neceſſarily receive breath, (c) together with it we alſo attract the venemous Air, wherefore it is needful that it be exterminated from all parts by Sweat, there being no part of the body, although ſmall, but is apt to receive the Air, therefore all may evacuate the evil by the [〈◊〉]. So Sweat is the univerſal Evacuation, and indeed, almoſt the third part of all Diſeaſes incident to humane Bodies may be cured by Sweat.

Diaphoretick (d) Antimony.

℞ 1 lib. (e) of Mercury ſublimate with Vitriol and Salt, add of Antimony Ungarick 3 lib. grinde them together and mix them: In a glaſs Retort (f) well coated put the mixture, annexing a Receiver well luted, make the diſtillation in Sand, well governing the fire, that the drops congeal not like Butter in the neck of the Retort, which if perceived, preſently take a live coal, holding it ſo near the glaſs with the tonges, as may moiſten the matter, but not hurt the glaſs, this muſt be done as oft as need is. The liquor come forth rectify once (g) afterward moiſtned with heat, (h) pour it into a large glaſs (i) that hath a long neck, and pour upon it Aqua Regis (ſome uſe only ſpirit of Nitre (k) very leiſurely, viz. drop by drop, to prevent the danger of noiſe, (l) and overmuch heat, when you perceive the matter to be plainly diſſolved and ſetled, then proceed thus, to ½ lib. of the Oyle (and ſo proprotionably) add one loton of Gold, (m) firſt diſſolved in Aqua Regis a part, ſo the mixture will be clear, not diſturbed, and in colour be moſt red; unleſs you thus proceed the ſolution will be unſetled, and the gold not truly incorporate it ſelf, and after abſtraction ſmall ſhining ſparks of the gold will appear. The whole clear and moſt red Solution put into a Cucurbit well luted, with a head and receiver aptly fitted, obſerving degrees of fire, begin to abſtract the phlegme, (this Operation is performed in two days ſpace) afterward encreaſe (m) the fire ſo as the bottome of the Cucurbit may be very hot; a little will ſublime it ſelf, which, when the work is ended, and the veſſel cooled and broke, reject as uſeleſs: the reſidue, which is left in the bottome or ſticks to the ſides, being in colour of a dark yellow, like moſt dry and gaping earth, having almoſt no Taſt. It will ſtick to the tongue without corroſion, like burnt or calcined Harts-horn. From 1 lib. of Oyle after drying, you will have of this Earth ½ lib. half a pound (n). This fixed Calx needs not be edulcorated unleſs you will, but muſt be burnt in a Crucible for half (o) an hour: It is marvellous to ſee what a Teſt of the fire this ſuſtains in the Crucible, and all corroſiveneſs is mortified.

In Chymical uſe, although this thirſty Earth be fixed, yet by the benefit of vulgar Sulphur, (p) being therewith conjoyned by Art, by peculiar induſtry may remain mixed with gold when in flux, yet in the fire it doth not always anſwer the deſired end.

In Medicinal uſe among Spagirick Remedies, this is one of the principal ([〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉])

This coſt me almoſt 200. dollers, which with others, I now freely communicate to the candid Reader.

Virtues and Uſe.

It is a Principal Arcanum in divers, and almoſt all Diſeaſes, operating moſt efficaciouſly by Sweat and Urine; it purges not, (q) but for the moſt part moderately excites Sweat and Urine, (r) not debilitating the ſick; by reaſon of the addition of gold (f) it comforts Nature.

In Lues Venerea (t). In the Peſt (u).

In the Gour. (u) In the Dropſie. (x) Fevers (y).

In obſtructions and dolours of the Spleen (z).

In the Stone. (aa) Doſe three, five, ſeven, or eight granes in convenient waters.

There are various deſcriptions of Mercurius vitae, by which ſome endeavour to reduce this corroſive Oyle, by the uſe of Harts-horn Eſtencified with Eſſence of Saturn into a Diaporetick powder. The Operation is laborious, (bb) yet the wiſhed and deſired event, by proper experience, hath not at all been found; for as you that powder retains its Acrimony, nor is it ſo fixed, as this of ours is by the ſaid corroſives fixed, which in this Operation all dye and vaniſh, which is exceedingly to be admired. (ee) Therefore, Courteous Reader, be content with this deſcription, than which ſcarcely another more excellent can be offered.

(a) In all malignant Fevers.

(b) Vix. in the whole Subſtance, Membranes, Muſcles, and Fleſh.

(c) The Air by anhelation.

(d) Diaphoretick Antimony hitherto I have called Mineral Bezoar, which hath very often been commended by Quercetanus himſelf; neither do I think that this hath been ſo much enquired after and ſearched out, by any one, as by my ſelf, and indeed that which gave me occaſion of this ſerutiny, was from Brother Baſilius Valentinus, who in his Additament to Philoſ[〈☐〉] phical Keys, in the Title of Antimony, where be treats of Butter of Antimony, concludes and pronounces theſe words. The ſame Oyle (for ſo he calls Butter of Antimony) may further be prepared, with adjection of Water, made of the Serpent of the Rocks and neceſſary ſpice, not that which is brought from the Indies. Again, this powder, ſaith he, is endewed with admirable virtues, to exterminate many old and ulcerated diſeaſes. In which words Baſilius the Monke couches the occult preparation of Bezoar.

For from Salt-peter, with common Salt, he makes a water; by the benefit of which, either alone, or with Aqua Regis, the exceeding corroſiveneſs of the Butter is plainly mortified, and ſo the whole is converted into a Bezoardick-powder.

Libavius in Explicating, variouſly turns himſelf, ſo as he rather makes it his buſineſs to carp, than enquire. So in the other Tome of Chymical Arcanums, Chap. 31. of the Nature of fire, and in the ſame Tome of Hermetick Apocalypſy, the former Part, Chap. 9. and 10. This is ſure, that Libavius, as of others, ſo of the preparation of this Bezoardick, judges like Argos; abroad, clear-ſighted; but at home, he is like Tireſias; having never joyned his talkative tongue with Chymical Experience, or if at any time he do, it is not as becomes a good Artificer. Therefore I admire not at the Man's audacity of writing, and happily I may publiquely ſhew, whether he hath been ſo much occupied in his Laboratory, as he profeſſeth he always is:—

Moreover, neither Crollius, or my ſelf, have at any time broached willingly any uncertainty, and this may be truly ſaid, that, that was never the mind of either of us; but that we have deſcribed the ſame Diaphorick Antimony to be red, either in proper, or other words, as Libavius, at the end of the 18. Chap. of the former part of Hermitick Apocalypſy, dares injriouſly to affirm, is an abſolute falfity; the forbearance of ſuch like aſſertions would better become Libavius. Rubeus, in his little Book of Diſtillations, (beſides which nothing is ſet forthly him) in the whole 22. Chap. he treates of Stibium or Antimony, and the vari[•••] preparations thereof; and in the end, he makes mention of a Medicine of Sublimate Mer[••••] Regulus of Antimony, and Gold; diſſolved all apart, in ſeparated Waters, and [〈◊〉] [•••]utions joyned diſtill'd and cohobated, are at length converted to a red Powder. But [〈…〉] is this diſtant from Diaphoretick Antimony?

Firſt, Although here Antimony is adjoyned for preparing the Butter, yet little or nothing of us ſubſtance goes into in; there the Regulus goes forth and is wholly fixed.

Secondly, Sublimate Mercury, with that red Powder, hardly remains rea, but in ſeveral diſtillations of Aqua fortis it at length aſcends, and although ſomething do remain, yet the ſame in calcination, wholly paſſes into fume; but this Sublimate Mercury, which is Butter of Antimony, is fixed.

Thirdly, the red Powder of Rubeus is corroſive, but the Mineral Bezoardick is not ſo.

Laſtly, The Powder of Rubeus is the ſame with Aurum vitae, and therefore is numlated among Precipitate Mercuries, and is Cathartih. But our Be[•]ardick, viz. that of Crollins and mine, is not ſuch. Wherefore let Libavius ceaſe aſperſing others with his ſlanderous tongue, leſt in the end he hear a worſe report of himſelf.

The manners and peſtilent envy of the Man are known, which to fear, or commend, is not the part of a Cordial Man.

(e) Our Author in the precedents, viz. in preparing of Flowers of Antimony, of Sublimate Mercury, and crude Antimony, be takes equal parts of both; to take the ſame alſo here will not be improper.

(f) If the glaſſe be not ſtrong.

(g) By Retort.

(h) Or Water, or Fire, or Sand.

(i) A large Cucurbit.

(k) And that I judge to be better.

(l) Cloſing is afterward, leſt the Spirits exhale, and leave it ſtill for twelve hours or more

The true Preparation of Solat Bezoar.

(m) This adjection of Gold is by no means neceſſary or profitable, which is evinced by the following reaſon and experience. For the Gold is reduced to its priſtine body, therefore can by no means act, and ſo not render the Powder of Antimony more virtuous. But if the Gold were from its corporeity, plainly reduced to a ſpiritual ſubſtance, then indeed its addition would be very profitable. Yea, if Gold in a very ſmall quantity be added to this Bezoardick, it would encreaſe its virtue. If you would make Solar Bezoar, and looſe neither labour nor coſt, thus proceed. We ſay below, that in the firſt diſtillation, the Spirit of Nitre or Aqua fortis (which is the Menstruum) comes forth from that Butter in a moſt red tranſparent colour, and it afterward again comes off from the Water of its own Root, viz. it is conjoyned with the Antimony, by cohobations often re-iterated.

That Menſtruum which firſt comes off keep, and with it diſſolve fine pure Gold what quantity you pleaſe, from the Gold diſſolved abſtract the Menſtruum with gentle heat unto and oylineſs, or till the matter be skin'd over, pour on freſh Menstruum, and again abſtract it, this do the third and fourth time; diſtill it by Retort with a long Neck, and well coated, and alſo hermetically cloſed, always with gentle heat, leſt the Spirits come forth. Theſe diſtillations finiſhed, this ſame Solution impregnated with the Gold by thoſe Spirits, with ſomewhat more ſtrong fire by Retort force; what ſhall be diſtill'd off re-pour on, and this do ſo long until the Gold it ſelf be elevated of a moſt red colour like a Ruby; this Gold made ſpiritual, joyn with Butter of Antimony diſſolved in Spirit of Nitre, or Aqua Regis, repeat the former neceſſary diſtillations, till with it it be united and fixed: And after extream calcination, it may be prepared into a Bezoadick of a purple colour, (which is a ſign the gold is ſpiritually diſſolved and united) of ſingular virtue in medicinal uſe.

A Solar Diaphoretick of Korndorfferus.

Of that Gold alſo is made that great Diaphoretick of Bartholomew Korndorffer[•], who was Paracelſus his Maſter[•] Namely, with moſt excellent Alcohol of Wine it is diſſolved, and ſeparated for the Feces; this Solution in a Pellican, placed in a moſt certain heat of Balneum, is digeſted for one month[•] In which ſpace of time the Gold ſpontaneouſly ſoparates it ſelf from the Spirit, and in the bottome of the Veſſel reſts a part, leaving the whole Menſtruum alone to float above; which by inclination warily ſeparate. Waſh the Calx of Gold often with ſweet waters, and with gentle heat dry it; then in a Phial of a juſt proportion Hermetically ſealed; at firſt, with gentle heat of Athanor, afterward more ſtrong; fix it until it be reduced to a purple powder, which laſtly, diſſolve in Spirit of Wine. This given in a very ſmall quantity, viz. three o[•] four drops, by preſerving life and health, expells all diſeaſes by Sweat. This is ſuch a Diaphoretick as hardly any other may be compared with it.

(m) Whether this firſt diſtillation be ſtronger or not, it is not much material: for with the ſame Menſtruum the cohobations muſt be often repeated, yet ſo, as always a little freſh ſpirit of Nitre (which I judge better) or Aqua Regis be added. By reaſon of the repeated cohobations more of the Powder of Antimony is fixed, which otherwiſe by one only (although in the end more ſtrong diſtillation) would be loſt. This is one of thoſe things touching which I ſometime writ to Ruland, wherein Crollius is ſilent. The other is, that in the firſt distillation of the Menſtruum, that, or the ſpirit of N[•]tre, eſpecially if more ſwiftly urged, becomes plainly red; and that redneſs proceeds not from it ſelf, but from the Antimonial ſpirits. (For Stibium contains in it ſelf a sertain volatile redneſs) conjoyned for the preparing of Antimonial Butter, that is, for reducing ſublimate Mercury into a certain buttery mucilage, and this converſion they principally operate by often cohobations, whereby at length with the Bezoardick Powder it is fixed; and by this means rendred more excellent. This redneſs of Aqua fortis is egregiouſſy profitable to render the ſubſtance of Gold volatile, and to revoke it into a certain ſpirituality.

(n) If it were diſtill'd the third time with the Menſtruum, from Butter of Antimony 1 lib. you will have ℥xij. or elſe after the repeated cohobation ℥xvj.

(o) Yea, for twelve h[•]urs.

(p) The [〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉] is thus: ℞ two parts of common Sulphur, to one part of this fixed Earth, viz. Mineral Bezoar, grinde and mix them upon a Marbel, afterward melt them in a Crucible, and in melting cauſe the Sulphur to take flame, which permit, till it ceaſe of it's own accord, then the Powder will be left of a griſly colour, which caſt into gold when in flux is mixed therewith; but from ℥j. of it, ſcarcely ℈iiij. will be left; yet theſe in the vehement fire are lyable to be lost.

(q) Neither by the inferior nor ſuperior parts.

(r) In ſome, but ſeldome.

(s) And alſo without Gold.

(t) By it ſelf not very well, but other neceſſaries being firſt applyed, it may afterward be given with other ſudorificks, eſpecially with Water of Arſ[•]ſmart.

(u) In Water of Medow-ſweet, Scordium, Scorzonera.

(w) In Water of Fearn-brake and Germander.

(x) In Water of Wallworts

(y) In a Decoction of the leſſer Century, or fobrifugal Water.

(z) In a Specifick Water for the Spleen, Water of Harts-tongue, &c.

(aa) In Water of Reſt-harrow, Saxifrage, Strawberries, and wild Alexander.

(bb) Yet this operation wants not its evidence, therefore not wholly to be contemned: Firſt, Harts-horn is impregnated with the Eſſence or ſweetneſs of Saturn, in the ſame manner as is [•]hſerved by Artificers, who often from the aſhes and burnt bo[•]s of great Ammals make [〈◊〉], (or Capella's.) Theſe Balls only made of burnt Harts-hor[•]s firſt eſſen[•] with the ſweetneſs of Saturn, heath[•]t under a Tile[•] as is wont to be do[•]e, afternard g[•]th [〈◊〉] to pou[•]er; then joyn this Powder with an equal part of Butter of Antimony; a[•]stract the ſame Butter by di[•]illation thri[•], afterward by moſt ſtrong ſpirit of Wine-vinegar ſix it: repeat the cohobation, as is above declared By this means there wall be no fear of its cor[•]eſs; for the corroſives a[•] partly taken away by the burnt Harts-horn, and Eſſence of Saturne, (of which ſee below of Sugar of Saturne) and by the Vinegar d[•], and are rea[•]y mort[•], and a a[•]leſome ſubſtance is only left fit for the medicinal uſes above deſcribed.

(cc) Yet there remains ſome Acidity.

Diaphoretick Antimony, or fixed Ant[•]mony.

There is another Diaphoretick Antimony, which is made by only calcining the ſame with Nitre. For by this calcination thrice repeated, which otherwiſe Chymiſts call Detonation, all the Sulphureous and Mercurial parts periſh, and the earthy part is only left, which obtaineth the force of drying and provoking Sweat. Beguinus deſcribes this in Tyrocinium Chymacum lib. 2. chap. 12. in the title of Diaphoretick Antimony, and indeed rightly. But experience, in elaboration of this Medicament, hath taught liquefaction, which the ſame Beguinus grants; this ought not to be metallick, but only ſo much may be added to the mixture, as ſhall be needful to make it flow like Salt. Moreover, after the three calcinations with Nitre, it muſt always be waſhed with hot ſweet Water, and the Powder dryed, which will be very white. In which operation the Author of Tyrocinium and others acquieſs. But far more ſubtil is the Powder made, if after the laſt calcination, and ſome liquefaction the whole be beaten, and for certain hours boiled in Fountain Water, and the Decoction while it is hot filtred, and left in a cold place; for ſo by this boiling, that which is more ſubril is diſſolved in the Water, and at length precipited into an exceeding white and thin Powder, which muſt be often waſht and dryed. And if diſtill'd Vinegar be put into the ſame filtred Decoction, the Powder more eaſily and ſpeedily deſcends, and is of greater virtue. Baſilius Valentinus, in his Triumphant Chariot of Antimony, under the title of fixed Flowers of Antimony, or white Powder of Antimony (for ſo he and others call it) doth highly commend this for impoſthumes of the interior parts; fifteen granes of this being taken five times certain days together. The ſame he ſaith is exceeding prevalent in Lues-venerea, uſed in the ſame manner and Doſe. And indeed he is not beſide the mark. In the latter Affect with Spirit of Guaiacum exhibited, it wonderfully renews the whole ſubſtance of the Blood, and perfectly exterminates the Neapolitan diſeaſe.

Various Mineral Bezoardicks.

Mineral Bezoar is either made by it ſelf, that is, without any addition of other Metal, or it is made with them.

Simple Mineral Bezoar.

Firſt, that is made by it ſelf, which I call ſimple, of which Quercetanus makes often m[•]ation; afterward from the moſt excellent Sennertus, by my communicating is expreſ[•] more clearly in the Inſtitutions of Phyſick, lib. 5. ſect. 3. chap. 8. It is made by it ſelf thus: Either from the only Butter of Antimony rectified, afterward thrice diſtill'd with the Spirit of Nitre, it at length calcined is made a ſimple Bezoardick of a ☞ moſt white form and colour, and of great virtue. Or elſe after Butter of Antimony is once made, then with Scoria of Regulus of Antimony made without [•]on, firſt with diſtill'd Vinegar (ſome uſe Spirit of Wine) a red Tincture is extracted, and the matter reduced like to powder, and upon this Powder Butter of Antimony is again diſhill'd; ſo the ſame is made of a moſt red colour. If this therefore in the uſual manner be fixed with Spirit of Nitre, it is made a ſimple Bezoardick, a proper Antimonial Tincture, of rare and ſingular virtue.

Scheunemannus his Bezoardick.

Another Mineral Bezoar or Nepenthes is deſcribed by Scheunemannus, in his little Book of the Fountain of Saint Anne, which he calls Hydromantia, page 59. To the maimed Dragon, that is, Regulus of Antimony he adds Mars to be devoured before the fight, which being devoured, he produces to the fight, that is, to be diſtill'd, and preſently great ebullitions are cauſed, that is, they vehemently wax hot, and ſo the Butter is diſtill'd with apparent ſerenity, that is, after all are come forth, the Iron left after diſtillation he waſhes: and in the heat of the Sun revives, that is, he diſſolves it in Spirit of Nitre, which afterward with the Dragon, that is, with the Butter and Spirit of Nitre he diſſolves, and diſtills, and ſo in the manner otherwiſe uſual fixes it. See more in the ſame Author.

Solar Bezoar.

Firſt, from our Author this is deſcribed, viz. he adds Gold, but it is very corpulent, not rendred ſubtile, and then, therefore leſs uſeful to augment the virtue, as we have above ſometimes demonſtrated. This is more excellent. Diſſolve Gold in Phyloſophick Water, or Aqua Regis made of Nitre and Ammoniack, the preparation of which is deſcribed in my Notes on Tyrocinium, &c. lib. 2. chap. 3. From the Solution by Retort often diſtill the ſame Water, then pour on freſh Solution, until by Retort the Gold come forth moſt red, which afterward precipit to the bottom with vulgar Mercury, (the Mercury ought to be well purified, otherwiſe the noxious Feces of the Mercury will remain with the Gold) then the precipitate, delivered from the Mercury by calcination, comes forth of a purple colour. This powder again diſſolve in Aqua Regis, and to the Solution joyn Butter of Antimony in a ten-fold proportion with the ſame Aqua Regis, by Retort draw off the Menſtruum, often repeating the diſtillations, afterward by calcination reduce it to Powder, which, if the calcination be ſtrong, will be of a purple colour. This Bezoardick is worthy of great commendation.

The ſame may be effect, if you ſhall joyn Gold diſſolved in Spirit of Nitre (fortified and impregnated, as before is ſhewed) with Butter of Antimony in the aforeſaid proportion, and by repeated cohobations often ſeparate the Menstruum, and at length by calcining, deduce it to a Powder red in colour.

Lunar Bezoar.

1. Diſſolve fine Silver, or capellate in Aqua fortis, abſtract it in Balneo to a dryneſs or oylineſs, from this, with Spirit of Wine, draw forth a green Tincture, which (a ☞ [•]ttle of the Spirit of Wine, being ſeparated from the Silver) joyn with an eight fold proportion of Butter of Antimony diſſolved in Spirit of Nitre, and according to Art by diſtillation fix it. So you will have a green Bezoardick, moſt profitable for affects of the Head, eſpecially for Eryſipela's of the Head in young Women it is very uſeful. See Practica Chymiatrica, page.

2. Or from Silver, with common Sulphur calcined, with Spirit of Urine (of which in Microcoſmical preparations, under the Title of Urine, to extract Vitriol from Metals, I ſpeak) extract a blew colour, which is otherwiſe called Ultromarine or Lazurine, this diſſolved in Aqua fortis, joyn with ten times ſo much Butter of Antimony moiſtned in Aqua fortis, repeating the before appointed labours, you will have a Lunar Bezoar of the ſame, or elſe of greater virtues.

3. Or ℞ fine Silver, diſſolve it in Aqua fortis, precipitate the ſame with Oyle of Salt of Tartar made per deliquium, or by Solution in common Water in a large Veſſel. It will precipitate the bottom like Bombace. Aſterward edulcorate it, and with diſtill'd Vinegar extract it, then it will acquire a blew colour, but if it ſtand longer a green. With this tincture proceed, as with the reſidue.

4. But moſt excellent of all, is the following Lunar Bezoar; if Silver with Spirit of Nitre be reduced to Vitriol, and with Butter of Antimony, according to Art, made into a fixed Powder. For by this meant, the ſubſtance of the Silver, is by the Spirits of Nitre, rendred more apt and eaſy to be incorporated with the Butter of Antimony, and is made more efficacious for Medicinal uſe.

Saturnine Bezoar.

In like manner Saturnine Bezoar is made of glaſs of Saturne (which is made of Minium and Flints melted together) which muſt often with the ſame Butter of Antimony be rectified; which being done, extract a tincture, and in the aforeſaid manner fix it with Spirit of Nitre. It in all affects of the Spleen is a powerful remedy.

Joviale Bezoar.

℞ Regulus of Antimony made without Iron ℥vj. to which when melted add of the moſt pure Engliſh Tin, in like manner melted ℥iiij. ^[59] Make an Amalgama. Afterward, upon a Marble, reduce it to a moſt ſubtil Powder, to which add of the beſt Sublimate Mercury an equal part, that is, ℥x. and by Retort, as above, &c. then by three times diſtilling with Spirit of Nitre fix it, afterward calcine it, and while it is burning, extinguiſh it in Spirit of Wine, dry it, and keep it for uſe. The Powder will be grizly. Doſe from one grane to two. It moſt powerfully provokes Sweat, and is of admirable uſe in opening obſtructions of the Liver.

Martiale Bezoar.

From Crocus of Iron, made only by the benefit of fire (as is deſcribed in Tyrocinium, lib. 2. chap. 15.) with rectified Butter of Antimony, by digeſtion abſtract a moſt red Tincture. The Butter of Antimony impregnated with the Tincture, in the uſual manner fix with Menſtruum of Spirit of Nitre. It is a Specifick, and moſt excellent remedy in all fluxions of the Belly, eſpecially in ſuch as take their beginning from the Liver. The colour of it is like the colour of the Liver, Leverfarb. See Scheunemannus in Hydromantia Paracelfica, page 59. where he hath a Martiale Bezear.

Venereal Bezoar.

In the ſame plain manner, from ſcales of Braſs, by digeſtion with corrected Butter of Antimony, is drawn a Tincture, which by often diſtillation with Menstruum of Spirit of Nitre, is fixed. Beſides its other virtues, it obtains a moſt certain alexiterick force, in every kind of Gonorrhea.

Mercurial Bezoar.

From glaſs of Mercurius vitae (the deſcription of which is already delivered) with reclified Butter of Antimony, a red Tincture is extracted; the ſame therefore, by Spi[•] of Nitre fixed, becomes an excellent Bezoardick, in virtue not inferior to the former.

Note. If you joyn Mereurius vitae with Butter of Amimony, and afterward with Spirit of Nitre fix it, what I pray will be the Effect thereof? Is not the exceeding purging property by the ſame Butter corrected, and ſo ſhould be given in a greater Doſe? Diligently conſider.

By this means it is manifeſt, Bezoardicks or Diaphoreticls may be made with all Metals, in which the virtuous parts of thoſe Metals, conjoyned with Butter of Antimony, and by the noble Menſtruum of Spirit of Nitre fixed, are converted to excellent Memcines. Likewiſe very many other things may, with theſe in the former manner, be deſcribed and prepared, which perhaps was not thought of by the former Age.

Now let Libavius go, and contentiouſly declare to the World, that no new thing is diſcovered.

Spirit of Tartar.

℞ Of the beſt white Tartar (viz. which in breaking ſhines) (a) 6 lib. waſh it with Rain-water warm, (b) until in it no duſty filthineſs be perceived, then waſh it with warm (c) Wine very well, and dry it in the Sun, or in a Hot-houſe, and reduce it to Powder. Or waſh, and diſſolve pulveriſate Tartar in hot (d) Rain-water, what remains in the bottome undiſſolved, boil in Rain-water that it may diſſolve, afterward ſilter it, evaporate the Water leiſurely, and put this laſt part in a cold place, that the Tartar may again be Cryſtalized, (e) and this is purified Tartar, (which alſo per ſe is Cathartick, (f) if ʒj. be taken in fleſh-broth) and is hereby rendred moſt apt for diſtillation. Put this into a Cucurbit luted, (g) and in an open fire diſtill it like Aqua fortis, yet with great circumſpection this muſt always be minded, that the Receiver being large and capacious, be exceeding well Luted to the Head, by reaſon of the ſubtil penetrancy of the Spirits, leaſt the virtue of this ſpiritual Water vaniſh into Air. At firſt let the fire be gentle, afterward make it more ſtrong, till all the Spirits be come forth, and the Receiver filled with Clouds, again become tranſparent and clear. Uſe your endeavour ſo to temper the fire, as it may not be too vehement, by reaſon of the penetrancy of the Spirits. The Water firſt comes forth, then the fetid Oyle; ſeparate theſe by a Separatory: (h) the Water or Spirit which firſt comes off, correct and rectify in a Cellar, by placing it [•]; days in cold or moiſt Sand. The Oyle muſt be corrected with diſtill'd Vinegar, by Retort in an open fire, where with the Vinegar it will come forth, ſometimes of a red, and ſometimes of a Citrine colour; and ſo the Vinegar receives the Empyreuma of the Oyle, and the Oyle it ſelf is rendred ſweet in favour, and of the colour of Gold. The Water or Spirit, muſt afterward be diſtill'd by Alembeck in Aſhes, and rectified twice or thrice, that it may be pure, and not of ſo evil ſavour, yet the ſmell cannot be wholly taken away without loſs of the virtues. If from the Caput mortuum of this, by Art you extract a Salt, and with it rectify this Spirit in Balneo, (t) then the great ſtink (k) will for the moſt part be removed: for in the ſame manner, (l) all Oyles by abſtraction with their own proper Salt, may be rectified from the ſtink that uſually attends them.

Or in digeſtion circulate (m) this Spirit with a like quantity of Spirit of Wine, ſo the odour will be more pleaſant; or you may rectify it upon Cloves.

Or elſe ſome drops of Oyle of Vitriol digected, with two or three ſpoonfuls of Spirit of Wine, and afterward mixed with Spirit of Tartar, amends the odour.

Some mix it (n) with a little Roſe-water, to render it more ſavoury.

Olſervation.

The evil odour of Spirit of Tartar is not to be wholly removed nor feared, ſince it hath the ſignature of ſtinks, vi[•]. when in the Peſt, or other venemous diſcaſes, it is exhibited with great help to the ſick, it abundantly expels the venenate humors by f[•]tid [•]eats.

Virtues and Ʋſe.

1. Almoſt all other Medicaments and Arcanums, this only excells in removing all obſtructions (o) and putrefactions.

2. If it be given thrice a day, it much helps in the Paralyſy, for it penetrates and corroborates (p) the whole Body, which is chiefly required in this diſeaſe.

3. It is happily uſed in the Dropſy, with Water of Soldanella and Wallwort: It may alſo be given with Oyle of Vitriol, then it expells the Water by Urine, (q) whatſoever is not this way effected, is any other way difficultly cured (r).

4. It corrects the evil of the Menſes retained (s).

5. In the beginning of the Leprouſy it helps (t).

6. In the Eryſipela, with an equal weight of Treacle, (u) about the end of the diſeaſe ʒj. being exhibited, yet ſo, as in ſtrong bodies, the cutting of a Vein precede.

7. The Jaundies, and all diſeaſes ariſing there from it (w) expells.

8. In Lues venerea, (x) it is a ſingular medicine, if exhibited with Mineral Turbith; for it expels the internal Lues from the Center, the remaining ſcurfs being afterward anointed with Oyle of Guaiacum fall off.

9. From the center to the circumference and ſuperficies, it expells every latent Scab, Tetter, or other Pimples (y).

10. It provokes Sweat.

11. It helps in the Pleuriſy and Quinſey (z).

12. In diſeaſes of the Head it is alſo uſeful (aa).

13. In Fevers, (bb).

14. In Contractures. (cc) For by the uſe of this, I ſaw David Syderocrates Spirenſis a quondam Phyſician, with the application alſo of external Balſoms, perfectly cure the once noble Lady Catherine Bappenheimia, now at reſt in Chriſt, who with Cholick dolours, was neither able to ſtir Hand nor Foot.

15. In pricking dolours of the ſides (dd).

Doſe ℈ j. to ℈ij. in Specifick and convenient Waters.

True Sulphur of Tartar (ee) (exceeding combuſtible) hath always been greatly eſteemed by expert Phyloſophers: It is extracted by the benefit of the Homogeneal ſpirit; it by ſome hath been circulated, with diſſolved Gold, but whether the end anſwer their greedy expectation, let experience judge.

(a) This is a ſign of good Tartar.

(b) It is not always receſſary it ſhould be warm.

(c) It needs not.

(d) By bor[•]ng.

(e) Partly to the ſuperficies of the Decoction, partly to the ſides of the veſſel.

(f) It is otherwiſe called cream of Tartar, of which we above treat in the beginning, under the title of univerſal digeſtive; it is indeed a ſpirit moſt commodious for this preparation, for by boiling, it is made more pure, wh[•]nce alſo the ſpirit is rendred more ſubtil.

(g) An Earthen Retort.

(h) It is better at firſt not to ſeparate them, but reſerve them to a further rec[•]fication and fortification of the whole Spirit, which is done by the proper Salt, joyned to the aforeſa[•] Spirit, and united with the whole; this may thus be performed: From the black Capat mortuum in the uſual manner extract a Salt, as is done in Specificum purgans. This Salt by certain ſolution and coagulations well purified, joyn with the whole which came forth in the former diſtillation, and in a veſſel well cloſed aigeſt it in Balneo, until all the Salt be plainly diſſolved. Which, when you ſo find, impast and mix the whole with dry Argilla, and then by Retort in an open fire urge it, ſo the whole Salt will come forth with the Spirit and the Oyle rectified, and ſpiritually ſubtil, inſeparable from the Spirit of Tartar. Afterward the ſetid Oyle muſt be ſ[•]parated from the Spirit, and both the Oyle and Spirit rectified according to the Authors mind. Thus all Salts may be extracted.

Note. The conjoyning of the Salt withe the Spirit renders it more penetrative, and ſo more powerful in operation.

(i) It is better firſt to render it ſpiritual, with the ſame Spirit, than that the Spirit be rectified by it.

(k) Some thus prepare it more happily for removing contumacious, enormous, and difficult obstructions.

Aperitive compounded Spirit of Tartar.

℞ Of the ſimple Spirit drawn from Cream of Tartar, as is already ſaid, 1 lib. Spirit of Wine ℥iiij. To theſe when mixed add of Vitriol, with moderate heat dryed to a redneſs, 2 lib. leiſurely moiſten it in the aforeſaid Spirits, digeſt them for eight days in Balneo, afterward by Retort, gradually encreaſing the fire force all. Then the whole being come forth, pour it upon the black Caput mortuum of Tartar, from which the ſimple Spirit is made; digeſt it for twenty four hours, afterward the Water imbibed with the tincture of Tartar by inclination ſeparate, the remaining feces of Tartar calcine to a whiteneſs, from which, with the Water before tinged, by placing it in a hot place for twenty four hours, extract a Salt; this Water by filtting purefy. This from ℈ j. to ℈ij. in appropriate Waters is given with very good ſucceſs, in contumacious obſtructions of the bowels, diſcoloration, waterineſs, between the skin and fleſh, and diuturnal Fevers.

(l) Salts in gentle diſtillation retain the evil ſavour, which ariſes from the combuſtible Oyle, yet if from both removed, they would be rendred more pure.

(m) It were alſo good it were eſſencified with its own Salt, yet is very expediently done either with Wine or Cloves.

(n) This operation ought to be very exact, otherwiſe by mixture it may be rendred more weak.

(o) In obſtructions and putrefactions it [•]s very powerful from the Salt, either ſeparated from the blood, or reſolved. Yet in obſtructions more excellent is aperitive compounded Spirit of Tartar.

(p) It frees the Nerves from tough phlegme, and viſcous putrilageouſneſs, which in this diſ[•]aſe is chie[•]y required.

(q) After the uſe of other neceſſaries.

(r) Therefore the former preparation with Spirit of Vitriol is not to be contemned, but the m[•]re approved of.

(s) In water of Mugwort, or infuſion of Borrage-flowers.

(t) In Wine.

(u) In Water of Elder-flowers or Senecio.

(w) In a decoction of Strawberries or root of Selandine, yet the [〈…〉] this caſe Butter.

(x) Afterwards ſometimes Spirit of Guaiacum may be given with Water of Arſmart gathered in the latter end of September and October. The blemiſ[•] [〈◊〉] Lues Vener[•] [〈◊〉] taken away by anointing with Sugar of Saturne diſſolved in Roſe-water.

(y) In Balſamick Fumatory-water.

(z) In Water of Carduus-bened, Carduus Mariae, and Corn-pop[•]y.

(aa) In Water of Majoran and Vervein.

(bb) In a decoction of the leſſer Century, Sowthiſtle, Tobacco.

(cc) In contractures occaſioned by the Cholick, vehement purgations muſt at firſt be jorborn. Here Vegetable Purgations are more convenient than Mineral. [•]pirit of Tart[•]r after the uſe of our Vegetable Panchymagogon, or Extract of black Hellebore, may be da[•] given, as alſo to provoke Sweat, but not too much; for reaſon and experience teach, that to this caſe we muſt leiſurely proceed, afterward Topicks may be uſed, among which the Galbanet of Paracelſus is most excellent, the preparation of which, and manner of applying, See Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition page. This no Contracture can reſiſt, ſo as if the Phiſicians judgment correſpond with the Patients deſire, the ſick may be cured [•]n fourteen days or little more.

(dd) In Water or Syrup of Flowers of Corn-poppy, or Water of the Flowers of the Slow-tree.

(ee) This Caustick Sulphur of Tartar is a Tincture extracted of the ſame, which in Medicine is of admirable uſe. Some, and that lately, have ſought from this Sulphur the Medicine of Metals; but what they have therein done, hath neither been agreeable to the [•]d of the more ſincere Philoſophers, nor to the conveniency of Nature. We therefore leaving ſuch to their diverſity of Opinions, ſhall in this place treat of Medicinals. The genuine preparation of this Sulphur follows.

Sulphur or the true tincture of Tartar.

Firſt, let Salt of Tartar be ſo prepared, as by frequent Solutions, Coagulations, and Fuſions, it may at length acquire a perfect purity. This thus purefied put into a ſtrong Crucible in vehement fire, and when in Flux keep it ſo, until it be converted from a green colour to a blew, and be of ſo great Acrimony and Eroſion, as if a little of it be put upon the tongue it burns like fire.

Extract it with Spirit of Wine, viz. Homogeneal, pouring on the ſame very gently, not haſtily; till it be covered with the Spirit three fingers, and ſo leave it for ſome time in a cold place, afterward in Aſnes gently boil it, and repeat this extraction as long as there ſhall be any need thereof. The Spirit of Wine ſeparated by diſtillation, a liquor will remain red as blood and of a fragrant odour: Which laſtly, joyn with freſh Spirit of Wine to cover it one finger, and in a Phiol with gentle heat of Athanor digeſt for ſome time, and it will remain a liquid red.

Of this from four to eight drops exhibited in rich Wine, vehemently by Urine expels the Diſeaſes of the inferior Bowels. In Hypochondriack Melancholy, Dropſy, Cachexy, and all obſtructions, it is a moſt excellent Remedy. And which is moſt of all to be admired, the barenneſs of the Womb, whether from the frequent uſe of Purgations or of Powder of Serpents, or elſe by nature or age it be contracted it wonderfully helps, and the lu[•]icity of the Inteſtines reſtores to their Priſtine ſtate, exciting the expulſive virtue; if for certain days two or three drops be taken in Wine before ſleep. It takes away the Stone of the Reins and Bladder. From 1 lib. of the Salt of Tartar thus prepared there [•]cely remains ℥iſs. The ſign of perfection is, when in Flux it acquires a blew colour. See alſo Practic[•] Chymiatrica of our Edition, page.

Diaphoretick in peracutis of Paracelſus, or Mixtura ſimplex.

Para[•]elſus in his Counſels to Phyſicians, which are extant Tom. 5. (ſet forth in Germany in quarto) page 128. makes mention of a certain Diaphoretick in peracutis, the deſcription of which he alſo hath in his Book of the Peſt, ad ſterzingenſes Tom. 3. pag. 116, and 117. of the ſame Edition. It is of admirable virtue, therefore not to be neg[•]cted, ſome in their daily practice call it Mixtura ſimplex; yet of it ſelf it is a compounded Medicine of Spirit of Tartar, Spirit of Treacle, Myrrh, and Spirit of Vitriol: but afterward being profitably uſed, as a baſis for other compoſitions neceſſary in many diſeaſes, and with divers mixtures conjoyned, is therefore call'd mixtura ſimplex. It conſiſts of three Spirits, viz. Spirit of Treacle Camphorate, Spirit of Tartar, and Spirit of Vitriol, worthy of labour and conſideration. The preparation of it is thus: Firſt make Spirit of Tartar, as we have already ſaid; then make Spirit of Treacle in this manner,

• ℞ Of old Treacle Andromach, ℥v.
• Fine red Myrrh ℥ijſs.
• Oriental Crocus, ℥ſs.

To theſe, when mixed in a Cucurbit, pour of the beſt corrected Spirit of Wine ℥x. with a convenient Blind-head aptly fitted and cloſed, ſet it for ſometime behind a Furance, or in the Sun. Afterward put on an Alembeck with a Neck, (but before this be put on, into the mixture muſt be put ʒij. of choice Campher beaten) aptly fitting a convenient Receiver well luted thereto; and with moſt gentle heat of Balneo, at firſt diſtill a Liquor, afterward with a boiling Balneo, and the excellent Spirit, together with the Camphire will come forth. The veſſel cooled, again pour upon the matter the ſame diſtill'd Liquor, before drawn off, the veſſels being very well cloſed, firſt digeſt, and then diſtill it as before, repeat the labour the third time. And ſo you will have the beſt and moſt excellent Treacle-water, exceeding penetrative, which given with certain drops of its own Oyle, ſeparated from it, is very profitable in the Peſt and Poiſons. Doſe three or four drops.

Then make Spirit of Vitriol in this manner.

℞ Of Ungarick Vitriol, by ſolution and coagulation, excellently well cleanſed and purified what quantity you pleaſe, imbibe it with the beſt Spirit of Wine, that it may be made like a Paſte. Afterward by Retort, with a capacious Receiver annexed, in a ſtrong open Fire firſt diſtill off the Spirit of Wine, and then the Phlegme alſo, always obſerving degrees of heat; at length with moſt ſtrong fire force it, that all the Spirits may come forth. After the veſſel is cooled by diſtillation in Balneo, firſt ſeparate the Spirit of Wine from the diſtill'd Spirit, and afterward the Phlegme; the remaining Spirit of Vitriol by Retort in Sand force, and you will have corrected Spirit of Vitriol. Of theſe three Spirits make the Diaphoretick in peracutis of Paracelſus, in this proportion.

• ℞ Spirit of Treacle-water Camphorate ℥v.
• Spirit of Tartar ℥iij.
• Spirit of Vitriol ℥j.

Mix theſe, and keep them in a quiet place, in a veſſel very well cloſed. The Doſe of this Diaphoretick in peracutis is ʒj. in a convenient Vehicle or Liquor, with reſpect to the nature of the Diſeaſe and Patient. It is a principal Diaphoretick in ſeveral moſt gr[•]vous, eſpecially ſharp diſeaſes. In curing the Epilepſy it happily excells, in the Pl[•]iſy it is preſent Remedy, it diſſolves obſtructions of the Bowels, aſſwages Inflammations, and by Sweat expells the venome from the Heart to the exterior parts. It allays the heat of Fevers, and conſumes their matter: Profits Melancholy, heats the cold Matrix, and removes hyſterical Suffocations, provokes the Menſes, and hinders their preternatural Flux.

Tranſparent Gold.

For a third and fourth Diaphoretick, in ſtead of a Crown, I here add Tranſparent Gold, which is alſo barbarouſly called Perſpectable, and Panacea, compounded of Sulphur of Antimony. The former is tranſlucid glaſs of Antimony, with which in melting Gold is mixt, from which mixtion and tranſparency it takes its name. The preparation is after this manner:

℞ Of moſt pure Gold ℥ſs. Ungarick Antimony ℥viij. put them together in a Crucible placed in the fire, when in Flux pour it out, yet beware it be not converted to a Regulus. This mixture grinde exceeding well, that it may be a moſt ſubtil Powder, which calcine (after the ſame manner, as Antimony is calcined when prepared into glaſs) untill it yeild no more fume. When you have the Powder thus fixed, ſet on the Fire a Pot, that it may be very hot, and be as it were reduced to glaſs; afterward pour the Powder into it leiſurely, while it is ſo very hot, and let it flow ſo long, as till it be plainly converted to a red tranſparent glaſs, which you may prove with an Iron Rod; and you will find the Gold in the bottom of the Crucible half diminiſhed. Pour it out into a Baſon, and you will have the Tranſparent Gold with glaſs of Antimony in equal weight mixed. ℞ Of this Tranſparent Gold Pulveritate what quantity you pleaſe, upon it pour Spirit of good Wine very well rectified, till it be covered four fingers, the veſſel being very well cloſed, ſet it in digeſtive heat, and the Spirit from the Gold will extract a moſt red Tincture, which keep for uſe. Of this Spirit from ʒj. to ʒiij. or more exhibited, provokes Sweat, cleanſes the blood from all impurities, and Tartarous ſeculencies, the reſolved Salt of the Microcoſm, from whence the Dropſy proceeds, it coagulates, and exterminates noxious phlegms from out of the Body. It helps ſuch as are afflicted with the Gout, delivers both from the pain and diſeaſe, eſpecially if taken with Arcanum of Flints, of which below in the Podagrical Specifick. Dolours of Lues vencrea, in the Perioſtium of the Arms and Legs it wonderfully remove; moreover in the cure of Lues, eſpecially in delicate perſons, it is very profitably uſed in changeable decoctions, as of China, Sarſaparilla, and Guaiacum. It cures Ulcers. In the Peſt, and other Epidemical Diſeaſes, it is a principal comforter. This Spirit neither provokes vomiting, nauſeouſneſs, nor ſiedge; which properties the vulgar glaſs of Antimony hath not, for that purgeth with great violence, as is well known, therefore to be noted in the white ſtone.

Panacea of Sulphur of Antimony.

True Sulphur of Antimony is like Panacea, with Regulus of Antimony (made and melted, as is now ſaid, in Tranſparent Gold) conjoyned and fixed. It hath in it ſelf an Hydrotick virtue, therefore being duely and rightly prepared, may be uſeful in expelling all diſeaſes incident to humane bodies. Its preparation is thus. From Cinnabar of Antimony, which comes forth in the diſtillation of Flowers, and Butter of Antimony, as aboveſaid. Red Sulphur may aptly be drawn in this manner: Make a moſt ſtrong Lixivium of Aſhes of Harts-eaſe, and a like quantity of Calx vive, as the manner is, with which boil Cinnabar of Antimony, firſt exactly purified and pulveriſate for three or four hours; the Lixivium will be of a red colour, and the Argent vive will flow in the bottom of the veſſel; the tinged Lixivium, by Inclination ſeparate, and while it is hot filter it through Paper, let it reſt for eight hours or more, and ſo the Sulphur of Antimony will ſink to the bottom in form of a red Powder, which muſt be ſeparated from the Lixivium, and often edulcorated with common Water, afterward with gentle heat dryed. Of this and Regulus of Antimony ℞ of each ʒj. Oyle of Sulphut made per Campane, or Oyle of Vitriol ʒiij. Digeſt them in a glaſs Retort for certain days in a hot place, then diſtill it in Sand, thrice cohobating it, the laſt time urge it in a fire of the fourth degree for twelve hours, and it will all remain fixed in the fire. Of this ℞ ℥j. of Salt, or Magiſtery of Corals ʒij. mix them exactly, and make a Powder. Doſe from ten granes to fifteen and twenty. Repeat the exhibition often in divers diſeaſes, eſpecially Epidemical and Malignant. See Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition, page.

VI. Confortative.

COmforting and corroborating (a) the internal and innate Balſome, clarifying and cleanſing all the Spirits and Elements of the Microcoſm: In which, according to Paracelſus, the curation is not effected by reſpecting either heat or cold, (b) but by the virtue of the Arcanum, which is therefore to be conſidered.

Cures that are performed by corroborating, aſſwaging, and mitigating remedies, are more ſafe, certain, and excellent; becauſe they come more near to the nature and proprieties of the innate Balſome; wherefore theſe Confortatives, with the former indications of Curing, viz. with purging, reſol[•]ing, and cleanſing medicaments, alſo with Diureticks and Diaphoreticks ought to be mixed and conjoyned.

Nature is comforted by [〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉], or by inſenſible tranſpiration, alſo oftentimes critically, (c) by Haemorchagia, ſpontaneouſly excited; ſo ſhe is wont to expel and diſcharge the diſeaſy matter, to the great delight and deſired health of the ſick.

Salt (d) of Oriental Pearls.

There are divers ways (e) of diſſolving Pearls, ſome uſe Spirit of Vitriol, rectified Spirit of Guaiacum, alſo Water of the cruſts of Oake (f) bark: but it is moſt ſimply and beſt performed by diſtill'd Vinegar.

After ſolution abſtract the Vinegar till it be dry, then diſſolve the Salt in diſtill'd Rainwater, or (which is better) in May Dew, gathered upon Wheat, filter it, and by evaporation dry it, repeat this labour five or ſix times, until it be a moſt white Salt, freed from all its Acrimony.

The Uſe and Virtue of Salt of Pearls.

It is a moſt noble Cordial, not much inferior to Aurum potabile, being very like in temperature and operation.

1. In Contractures, Reſolution of the Nerves, Convulſion, and Phrenſy (g).

2. It keeps the Body ſound, (h) if hurt, reſtores it to its priſtine ſtate of health, amonds Womens Milk, and the ſeed of either Sex corrects (i) and encreaſes.

3. To comfort the Brain, Memory, and Heart it is very beneficial, being exhibited in Water of Cinamon, Borrage, Bugloſs, Sage (k).

4. It is a Prophylactick againſt the Apoplexy, and Vertigo (l).

5. It dryes and conſumes all the depraved humors (m) in the Body, from whence all kinds of the Gout and Fevers are wont to proceed (n).

6. It is good againſt Tabes, dryneſs, and aged witheredneſs (o).

7. In the Dropſy, it is uſeful for a confortative, after the uſe of more general Medicament (p).

8. Againſt the Stone it is admirable (q).

9. It renews, encreaſes and confirms the radical humidity, whereby it preſerves from extream debility in Age (r).

10. It is a moſt certain preſervative againſt the Paralyſy, if ten granes be taken twice a week in Malmeſy wine (s)?

11. It mitigates the Venereal evil, ten granes being taken ten days together (t).

12. In the Epilepſy, it is a ſingular Medicament. It muſt be exhibited morning and evening ſix weeks together (u).

13. It preſerves from the Gout, if ten drops of the Salt be daily uſed, and the uſe continued for twelve days (w).

14. It fortifies the humor of Life, and internal Nature in all Members (x).

15. Againſt trembling, palpitation of the Heart, (y) and ſwounings in Cinamonwater.

16. Alſo it ſtrengthens the Child in the Womb (z).

Doſe.

Doſe of the Salt from ten, twelve, fifteen granes to ℈ j. with convenient waters, as Water of Cinamon, Bugloſs. Alſo it may be given in May Dew, (aa) gathered upon Wheat or other grane.

Or with Water of Rorella, or Ros ſolis, ^[60] (bb) which in diſtilling comes yellow, as Water of Saffron, which is ſtrange; and the like is ſeen in the expreſt juice of flowers of Longwort, being ſet for ſome time in the Sun, and then diſtill'd.

Note, If Pearls be diſſolved in (cc) Botrin-vinegar, and the Salt edulcorated, and in a Cellar, in the proper Months reduced to a liquor, and ſome drops (dd) of this liquor be put into the beſt Alcohol of Wine, (to the admiration and pleaſure of the beholders) the Wine will be coagulated like Butter, ſtiff, that it may be cut (ee).

(a) Viz. the general Specifick.

(b) In exhibiting Confortatives, the qualities of the diſeaſe need not accurately be enquired into, whether they be hot or cold.

(c) Nature muſt always be comforted before the Critical days.

(d) It is call'd Salt, becauſe it reſolves like Salt, but properly it is a Magistery. For they are called Magisteries, in which the whole remains intire, which in this preparation by diſtill'd Vinegar may be ſeen. If in this Solution, made by purified Vinegar, Spirit of Wine be poured, a little after the Pearls per deliquium will be precipited; for the Spirit of the Vinegar is mixed with the Spirit of Wine. And ſo the Pearls, freed from their groſſeneſs by the ſharp Spirits, are viſibly ſeen to come forth. This powder dryed is eaſily diſſolved, nay, it is ſaid, that in the Palme of the Hand it will melt.

(e) There are very many preparations of Pearls found out, and eſpecially the Salt of them no way inferior in virtue to that which is prepared according to our Author's mind. Yet we will not contemn the vulgar preparation of Pearls, ſince from them ſo prepared, are thoſe two neceſſary compoſitions ſold in Shops, viz. Conſection of Pearls hot and cold. Which though vulgarly prepared, yet are they freed from impurities, being waſht with Water of Roſes, Cloves, Neliſſa, and Violets, and afterward upon a Porphery-ſtone, ground without the help of any Metal, till they be rendred very thin and ſubtil, being ground in the ſame manner, as Painters grind their colours to make them ſmooth. Yet by this Levigation, the Pearls are ſcarcely ſo finely pulveriſate, as to be delivered from all their corporeity. Therefore they require Spagirick elaborations, which may better improve their principal virtues, and render them ſuch as are the Salt of our Author, Magiſtery, and Quinteſſence.

Salt of Pearls is ſo called, becauſe it comes neareſt the form of Salt: we ſhall not here [〈◊〉]tion the third hypostatical principle, which may be drawn from this Salt of Pearls, after the Sulphur and Mercury are removed; but eſpecially treat of Pearls reduced to a Liquor, by the benefit of a diſſolving Menſtruum, and afterward, the Menſtruum being removed, converted to the likeneſs of Salt. The Author commends distill'd Wine vinegar, as a proper Menſtruum for diſſolving Pearls, but as he herein is not beſide the mark, ſo the uſe of other juices, for that purpoſe, are not to be contemned. Some by expreſs Juice of Lemons and Liquor of Beech, do thus perform the Solution of Pearls.

℞ Juice of Lemons expreſt and purified 2 lib.

Liquor of Beech gathered in the Month of April 8 lib.

In an Earthen glaſſed Pot, gently boil theſe to 7 lib. to which add 1 lib. of Juice of Lemons, then diſtill it in a Cucurbit twice or thrice. This Menſtruum keep in a glaſs well cloſed. Afterward ℞ Pearls waſht in Wine, and dryed whole, put them into the ſame Menstruum, and they will be diſſolved into a Liquor, like new Wine or Muſt. Which afterward in Water of Meliſſa, or other Cordial Water, exhibit from ʒj. to ℥ſs. The moſt common Solution of Pearls is with Vinegar, viz. if the proceſs be ſo made, as the Author appoints. Some prepare Vinegar thus: From Aſhes of the knotty Herb Kalt 1 lib. (from which are made Lixiviums and Sopes, alſo Glaſiers uſe them to puriſy their glaſs) with the beſt diſtill'd Vinegar vj lib. very leiſurely poured on the Aſhes, to prevent the danger of over-much heat, they diſtill it by thrice cohobating; whereby the Vinegar is made ſweet, and hardly at all biting; yet of exceeding virtue in diſſolving Corals and Pearls.

Moreover from that Solution of Corals and Pearls with diſtill'd Vinegar, are made Magiſteries of the ſame; of which ſee Tyrocinium Chymicum, &c. with my Notes lib. 2. chap. 19.

Oyle of Tartar made per deliquium, being put into this Solution, cauſeth it to war white, by which means the Pearls and Corals diſſolved are freed from the Menſtruum, and leiſurely ſettle to the bottom; the diſſolving Menstruum muſt be often removed, and the Precipitate waſhed with ſweet water and dryed. The preparation of reſoluble Magiſtery of Pearls, by Juice of Citrine. See Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition at Lipſenſis, page.

Among theſe Menſtruums, the priority is eaſily obtained by a certain ſecret ſpirit, with its own phlegm, known to few. If Pearls ground a little upon a Marbel be diſſolved in this phlegm, and the Solution afterward freed from the feces, be precipitated with a little of the other Spirit inſuſed upon it, it will be converted to a liquid, like Sperm, of ſo great volatility, that in ſight it will plainly vaniſh into Air.

This way is prepared Magiſtery of Corals and Pearls, ^[61] it is called Buttery Magiſtery of Pearls, becauſe it melts in the mouth like Butter, of which below in Magiſtery of Corals.

Magiſtery of Pearls of Reverius Phyſician to the King of France. See Practica Chymiat. of our Edition, page.

It is a ſingular preſervative from the Gout.

Arcanum of Pearls.

A moſt excellent Arcanum of admirable virtues is prepared of Pearls, by the benefit of Spirit of Lignum Guaiacum, which is thus made: From a ſufficiently large quantity of ſhavings of Lignum Guaiacum, ^[62] by Retort in a fire of Sand (or in an open fire) draw forth the ſharp Spirit, with which will come forth the fetid Oyle; but this muſt be ſeparated from the Spirit, and reſerved for other uſes; (yet this Oyle may be rectified with toaſted bread, and a little Tartar, ſo it looſes all its fetid fatneſs; the preparation alſo ſee in Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition, page.) With this Spirit rectified, extract powder of Pearls, firſt ſubtilly ground upon a Porphery, placing it in gentle heat to digeſt, and the Extraction will be moſt red. Re-iterate this extraction twice or thrice; afterward in the fire gently calcine the Powder of Pearls, and again extract it, always with freſh Spirit of Guaiacum.

Laſtly, Moſt ſtrongly calcine the Pearls, and with that Menſtruum extract the ſame Salt. All the Extracts mix, and by Alembeck in Balneo draw off the phlegm, until upon the Superficies of the Extracted Liquor, a Skin appear of divers colours, which is a ſign that the phlegm is abſtracted, and that the Arcanum, or only Eſſence of Pearls, is remaining in a coagulated form with Spirit of Guaiacum, which are difficulty ſeparable. This Eſſence or Arcanum of Pearls, with a ſufficient quantity of Water of Meliſſa, is ſuddainly diſſolved, and converted to a bright red colour, and of excellent taſte. Doſe of the Arcanum from ſix drops to fourteen.

Quinteſſence of Pearls.

Salt and Magiſtery of Pearls in Medicine are exceeding profitable, yet more excellent is their Quinteſſence, which is the more interior, and more pure Juice or Liquor by many Solutions, and digeſtions diligently from them extracted. The way of Preparing it is ſet down by Anſelmus Bood in his little Book of Gems, chap. 38. Lib. 2. page 87. But in ſome part, the Deſcription is Imperfect, the following is more exact. A choice quantity of Pearls muſt be diſſolved in Spirit of Wine-vinegar, and this not otherwiſe performed, than is deſcribed by the Author, viz. by diſtillation remove the Menſtruum, and again diſſolve the Salt of Pearls in freſh diſtill'd Vinegar, and removing the feces abſtract again by diſtillation the ſame Menſtruum; this operation of Solution with Spirit of Vinegar and Coagulation, (always rejecting the feces) muſt be continued, until no more feces, after the laſt Solutions, do at all remain, and ſo the Pearls will be freed from all impurity. Then with Rain-water, or May-dew, the purified Salt of Pearls muſt be diſſolved, and this watery Menſtruum often removed, the Spirits of the Vinegar remaining with the Pearls, by diſtillation in Aſhes muſt be drawn off, when the watery Menſtruum remains ſweet, after abſtraction it is a ſign the Spirits of the Vinegar are ſeparated. To this moſt pure Salt of Pearls in a Phiol, pour on rectified Alcohol of Wine, till it be covered two fingers, the glaſs well cloſed ſet to digeſt in Balneo for eight or ten days, in which time the Pearls will ſend forth their Eſſence, upon the Superficies of the Spirit of Wine like to thick Oyle, which warily ſeparate; pour on other Alcohol of Wine allowing the like ſpace of time for digeſtion, gather the Eſſence, this do, till no more Eſſence appear to riſe, and the whole Salt, leaving very few feces, be converted into an Eſſence. This again with Spirit of Wine circulate for ſome time, afterward ſeparate the Spirit by gentle heat in Balneo, and keep the Eſſence. Moreover, if the ſame Eſſence of Pearls be with Spirit of Wine by Retort in Balneo, or a dry Reverbetatory certain times cohobated, then it will all come forth of greater virtue, by reaſon of its exceeding ſubtilty: It is uſeful; in the like diſeaſes the Salt of Pearls is uſed. Doſe from ſix drops to ten or fourteen.

(f) Of Shoots and Tops.

(g) In Water of Bugloſſe, Enula Campane, Flowers of Tilia, Lyllies of the Valley.

(h) In Malmeſy-wine, or Cinamon-water.

(i) In Water of Fennel.

(k) In Water of hearts, of the Hart and Boar, or in Saxon's Cordial-water.

(l) In Water of Lavender, Black Cherrys, Flowers of Tilia, Lillys of the Valley, Epileptick Water of Langium, Anhaltina.

(m) And fluxions.

(n) In Water of Serpillum, better in the Eſſence thereof extracted with Wine.

(o) In Water of Coltsfoot, Lungwort.

(p) In Water of Vincetox, Germander.

(q) In Water of the greater Urtica, Radiſh, Reſt-harrow Wild-Alexander.

(r) In Cinamon-water.

(s) In Water of the Herb Paralyſy. In this caſe wonderful excellent is the Arcanum of Pearls, of which above.

(t) In Water of Arſmart.

(u) In Water of Flowers of Tilia, Peony. The Arcanum of Pearls is here more uſeful.

(w) In Water of the greater Colewort.

(x) With Malmeſy, or Breaſt-milk.

(y) In Saxon's Cordial-water.

(z) In Aqua vitae mulierum, or Embrionate Balſome.

(aa) Diſtill'd.

(bb) Gathered at the riſing of the Sun, in the decreaſe of the Moon.

(cc) That is, made of Turpentine, or elſe diſſolved in Spirit of Salt Nitre, and edulcorated: In the Month of June, July, and Auguſt, in a Cellar diſſolved into a Liquor.

(dd) Injected.

(ee) Yet with heat it may be reduced to its priſtine form.

Salt (a) of Corals.

In the ſame manner Salt of Corals, of the Shells wherein Pearls grow, (b) of Crabseyes, and other cruſted Stones (c) is prepared.

But all theſe Salts, muſt in a Cellar upon a Glaſs-table or a Porphery-ſtone be reſolved into a Liquor, in the Months June, July, or Auguſt, for then by the Antiperiſtaſis, Cellars are more cold; but the reſolving them in other Months is vainly attempted, or at leaſt it will much more difficultly be effected, than in the proper Months.

The true tincture (d) of Corals genuinely prepared, hath been hither to known to no man; for the beſt, which is believed to be extracted from the affuſion of Water of Honey, is rather the Tincture of Water of Honey, than of Corals. There are many Menstruums, which ſtanding for ſome time in digeſtion do of their own accord war red; (as in Spirit of Turpentine, though often rectified, is plainly ſeen) and ſo the incircumſpect are deceived judging they have the Tincture it ſelf of the thing diſſolved, when it is only of the Menſtruum diſſolving. Nor doth Spirit of Wine poured upon Salt of Corals, although it be coloured by digeſting in Balneo, extract the true redneſs. There are ſome who diſſolve Corals in Spirit of Salt, afterward pouring upon the Solution the beſt rectified Spirit of Wine, which ſwimming on the top, they ſay, attracts to it ſelf a Tincture, and afterward the ſeparation by a Separatory, and abſtraction per ſe in Balneo, being performed, the true Tincture is extracted.

Ʋſe and Virtues of Salt of Corals.

As Corals wonderfully encreaſe, ſo alſo admirable are their Arcanums, Myſteries, and wonderful ſecrets: for as when whole and ſhining, according to the Commentation of Paracelſus, they are excellent againſt Phantaſy, Phantaſmes, Spectrum, Eveſtrum (e) and Melancholy: ſo the Salt in Medicinal uſe, hath in it ſelf ſingular Virtues.

1. Such is the force and nature of Salt of Corals, as it ſo renews and cleanſeth the blood in the whole Body, that all diſeaſes and affects, which take their beginning from corrupted blood, are in ſhort time removed and healed, and the body, as it were, renewed, is reſtored to its priſtine health and vigour.

2. It reſiſts all immoderate fluxes in Women, being taken in Water of Plantane (f).

3. All fluxes of the Belly (g).

4. All deflux, and rejection of blood, the Hemtodes (h).

5. To mundefy, or renovate the blood, in Water of Funitory or Succory.

6. It reſiſts putrefactions, ſtrengthens the Heart, and vital Spirits, and preſerves the body from violence of poiſons (i).

7. It comforts, and corroborates the Stomach, and innate heat (k).

8. It removes all obſtructions, eſpecially in the Lungs, Liver, and Reins (l).

9. It reſolves the congealed blood (m).

10. In moſt vehement ſuffocation of the Matrix, (n) when all other things are without ſucceſs: alſo in ſuperfluous Menſes, in Water of Mugwort, Meliſſa, and Peneroyal.

11. In the Dropſy, Cramp, Paralyſy, and Epilepſy, in Water of Cinamon, continuing the uſe for ſome time.

12. Againſt the Stone, in Water of Reſt-harrow.

Doſe.

From ſix granes to ten, of ℈ j. or ℈ij. with reſpect to Age, and the vehemency of the Diſeaſe.

In a rete Egge, in ſtead of common Salt in broth in rich Wine, or Cinamon Water. Alſo of this, Tablets may be made.

Externally applyed it cures Ulcers (o).

(a) To prepare Salt of Corals, the ſame Menſtruums are convenient, which were before uſed in Solution of Pearls; neither is there any other way of preparing Magiſtery of Corals, than is [•]re uſed in preparing Magistery of Pearls Yet for greater light-ſake, ^[63] call obſerve this following preparation of [•]ery Magiſtery of Corals, made with Magick fire. ℞ Of red Corals, exceedingly well pulveriſate, what quantity you pleaſe, your upon it Magick-fire, that is, diſſolving Spagirick Spirit, it preſently begins to boil, as ſoon as [•]ro is put under it ℥ moreover in Voiting, it at firſt appears red, but this doth preſently vaniſh, and the Spirit appears co[•] like the white froth of boiling Mill, the groſs and feculent watter ſettling to the bottom. This milly foaming Spagirick Spirit, very gently ſepanate from the feces, and in a more ſtrong fire of Sand diſtill it; in the bottom will be left a powder plainly impalpable, which with diſtill'd May-dew, must be often edulcorated, and dryed in the Sun. This keep for uſe. It melts in the Mouth like Butter. It is a great Arcanum in correcting the inordinate flux of the Menſes, and in corroborating the Stomach, in diſſolute Diſeaſes, as Dyſentery, Diatrhea, and Epilepſy.

(b) Mother of, Pearls, perlenmutter.

(c) Cryſtals Judaist-ſtouts, Flints, Lynxes, Sponges, Pench[•]s.

(d) Although the way if making Tincture of Corals be difficult, yet that it is not plainly impoſſible, experience pro[•] neither is that which is made by the extraction of Honey, rather to be eſteemed Tincture of Honey. For the Spirit of Honey rightly prepared diſſolveth Gold, with Sulphur and calcined Mercury, (as [〈…〉] in Tynocinium Chymicum, lib. 2. [〈◊〉] 16.) and draw forth the Tincture thereof, which ariſeth from the Gold diſſolved in the ſame Spirit [〈◊〉] Much more therefore may it draw that ſelf Tincture of Corals, which afterward by a better Menſtruum, ^[64] viz. Alcohol of Wine, is ſet at Liberty. This Tincture of Corals by Spirit of Honey is moſt rightly prepared after this manner. With Bags fill'd with Sand (about the bigneſs of a mans Fiſt) injected into Honey, according to the law of Art by Alembeck in Aſhes make Spirit of Honey. This poured upon fragments of Corals firſt calcined with Nitre, is preſently coloured, which pour off from the feces, and with the ſame Spirit of Honey gently abſtract it in Balneo. What remains in the bottom, twice or thrice diſſolve in diſtill'd Water, evaporate the Water, and coagulate the matter; this being done with Spirit of Wine, extract a moſt red Tincture, afterward abſtract the Alcohol of Wine to a convenient conſiſtency.

Thus by Spirit of Honey the true Tincture of Corals is extracted.

There are very many Tinctures of Corals carried about, yet they are not true, but invented only to deceive, which indeed ſeems alſo to be the doubt of our Author, who liberally profeſſes he never ſaw the true, and genuine Tincture of Corals. Nevertheleſs, by Experience it is found, that Corals ſend forth their Tincture, and commit it to noble Meſtruums, if all things be rightly done, and other neceſſaries in juſt order and rule be adhibited.

We ſhall here deſcribe two ways approved by Experience.

The firſt way of preparing Tincture of Corals.

Firſt, Diſſolve Corals in moſt ſtrong Vinegar, as our Author teacheth, the Menstruum removed by diſtillation, gather their Salt. This Salt afterward muſt be ſo long impregnated with diſtill'd Vinegar, as till no more of the ſaid Spirit can at all be received into the Salt. Which being done, thus proceed: To every pound of Salt of Corals, add the firſt time of moſt ſharp diſtill'd Vinegar ℥ij. then gently diſtill it, and the unſavoury phlegm only will come off. The ſecond time add ℥iij. of the former Vinegar, and again gently diſtill it; ſo go on every time adding of the Vinegar, and encreaſing ℥j. and diſtill it until the Vinegar come forth as ſharp, as when firſt poured on. See Tyrocinium chap. 3. lib. 2. of Quinteſſence of Corals; yet the Proceſs of Beguinus is not perfect.

This impregnated Salt, putreſy in a hot Balneo for twenty days, and afterward by Retort, in a cloſe Reverberatory or dry Balneo diſtill it, yet ſo as the unprofitable phlegm be firſt evaporated, afterward the Spirits coming forth white, receive a part in a capacious Recipient, and ſo go on, until all the Spirits, with the Oyle as red as blood, be come forth. This Spirit hath a good odour, and burns like Spirit of Wine, which muſt afterward by Retort be rectified with the remaining red Oyle. This noble Menſtruum, produced partly from the Vinegar, and partly from the Corals themſelves, extracts a moſt red Tincture, from freſh Corals poured into it; which, if afterward freed from the Spirit by diſtillation, and then conjoyned either with other cordial and appropriate Water, or cohobated with them till it be rendred volatile, is a moſt excellent Tincture of Corals, of moſt pleaſant taſte, and delectable odour.

The ſecond way of preparing Tincture of Corals.

There is another Tincture more excellent than the former, although that Menſtruum extracts a Tincture from the Corals, yet it may be judged to be rather from the diſtill'd Vinegar; than the Corals themſelves: This way, becauſe not ſincere, cannot be very ſatisfactory to the ingenious, therefore another way is found out whereby the Tincture may elegantly be extracted from the Corals; which is thus: Firſt, Calcine the Corals whole, not pulveriſate, in a fire of Reverberation, at firſt gentle, ſo as the live flame may but juſt touch the Superficies of the Teſts (viz Iron ^[65] Diſhes) placed in the Reverberatory Furnace, in which the Corals are put. By this means in the firſt degree of fire the Corals will wax white, abſconding their native colour: therefore the fire muſt be gradually encreaſed, till from their whiteneſs, they be converted to a yellowneſs, and from the yellowneſs reduced to a perfect red, the whole ſubſtance of the Corals being rendred ſpongeous and light: This operation for the moſt part is finiſhed [〈◊〉] two or three days. When the Corals are thus made red, by the benefit of degrees of fire, they are rendred fit to depoſe their proper Tincture into an other Menſtruum. If therefore theſe Corals thus prepared be injected into Spirit of Wine, or Alcohol of Spirit of May-dew, they a little after into that ſame Alcohol ſpontaneouſly ſend forth their Tincture, their feces remaining in the bottom without any virtue. The Menſtruum of Wine, by diſtillation being ſomewhat ſeparated, the Tincture remains moſt red, with a certain ſweetneſs. It is of ſuch great virtue, that after the uſe of this ſometimes repeated, it is impoſſible any impurity in the blood of the whole body of Man, can remain. It is given in convenient vehicles, from three drops to ſix, eight, or ten. Indeed this Tincture of Corals ought to be highly eſteemed by the Phyſician, for its ſtupendious virtues, being exceeding ſutable to the humane ſpirits. Note. There is a tincture of Corals deſcribed in the two Parts of the Marrow of Distillation of Conradus Kunradts.

(e) It is otherwiſe the perpetual and eternal Eveſtrum in the four Elements of the World. It alſo ſignifies a prophetick Spirit, which preſageth by a precedent ſign, and predicts ſomething of certainty.

(f) Of Tormentil of the Oake: Of Frog-ſpawn.

(g) In Water or Decoction of Root of Tormentil.

(h) In Water of Plantane, Shepheards purſe.

(i) In Water of Borrage, Bugloſſe, Cordial-water of Saxony.

(k) In Water of Mint, Peneroyal.

(l) In Waters of Sorrel, the leſſer Century, Bindeweed, Liverwort. Hence it is our Author above in the univerſal digeſtive, perſwades to mix Salt, or Liquor of Corals with digeſtives, that they may be more Deoppilative.

(m) In Water of Chervil, or the leſſer Century.

(n) If you take Tincture of Gold made with Spirit of Honey, and Tincture of Corals, of each ſix or ſeven granes, and mix them with ſix or ſeven granes of Magistery of Pearls, you can have nothing more excellent in deplorable Affects of the Womb.

(o) By ſprinkling it on, or mixing with Playſters.

Liquors (a) of Gemms, as Rubies, Granates, Hyacinths, Topazes, Amethyſts, Chryſtals, and alſo of Flints are thus prepared.

With Sulphur (b) the Powders of them (c) are three or four times burnt in an open (d) fire, with a covered Crucible, afterward the fire muſt alſo be over the Crucible, that it may be wholly covered therewith. Waſh out the Sulphur, and the Feces, (e) when well beaten, mix with a like quantity of Salt Nitre well purified, and calcine them in a covered Pot in an open Fire, till they flow; the Salt from the Powder, by reaſon of its corroſion, muſt be waſht with hot water, afterward upon the edulcorated Powder, pour Menſtruum of Turpentine, (f) diligently the firſt hours keep them ſtirring, leaſt the matter congeal, ſo they will be reſolved: the Menſtruum (g) afterward abſtract (h) by Alembeck, and the Salt remaining in the bottom dulcify often, always filtring and evaporating the diſtill'd Water. The ſame Salt in the above named Months put upon a Marbel in a Wine-cellar, that it may reſolve into a Liquor. (i) The Feces remaining in the bottom, after ſufficient extraction of Menſtruum poured on, may again be burnt with new Sulphur, and uſed for a further extraction of Salt in the former manner.

(a) Liquors of Gemms are alſo numbred among Confortatives, not as the opinion of ſome is, becauſe it ſeems ſo by reaſon of the nature of precious ſtones; but becauſe theſe are derived from the ſame principle, as other Metals and Minerals are. Therefore with them, in conſentaneous proprieties, and colours, and alſo other accidents, they correſpond. So that deſervedly the Liquors or Eſſences of them, which are their more pure parts, freed from their elementary fetters, and the ſubſtance of hard Coagulation, are to be eſteemed; ſince they may be inwardly taken with ſafety, and more ſatisfaction to the Phyſician, than if unprepared, broke to pieces, or in powder, either by it ſelf taken, or mixt with other Medicaments. Note. The Problem of the Bezoar-ſtone, why we uſe it crude; it is, becauſe it is light and kindly, and may eaſily be ſhaved, it ſticks in the water, or eaſily melts in the fire.

(b) In equal parts.

(c) Made in an Iron Mortar.

(d) Applyed leiſurely round about.

(e) The Caput mortuum of Gems and Stones.

(f) Diſtill'd upon Horſe radiſhes.

(g) Pregnant with the Solution of Gems.

(h) In Sand.

(i) If upon the ſaid Liquor, good Alcohol of Wine be poured, it from the Liquor imbibes the Tincture or Sulphur to it ſelf, and ſeparates it from the Salt underneath, remaining with the Alcohol ſupernating; both being ſeparated, reduce the Tincture (by abstracting the Menſtruum) to a thick ſubſtance. But from the Liquor of Salt draw off the Spirit of Wine, and with freſh Spirit of Wine, and a like quantity of Vinegar of Turpentine diſtill it by Re[•]; after the Menſtruum is removed, the Salts will come forth in the likeneſs of Oyle.

Radicate Vinegar which Huſerus called Vinegar of Turpentine, the true Menſtruum of all Hard Stones.

℞ Of Turpentine 2. or 3 lib. (a) pour upon it of diſtill'd Vinegar (b) 2 lib. and according to art diſtill them in Sand, at firſt with gentle heat, until the Vinegar with the Spirit of Turpentine be come forth, afterward encreaſe the fire, and a yellow Oyle will come forth, (and a ſharp red Water, when the red Oyle begins to come forth ceaſe the Operation.) Separate the Spirit of Turpentine and Oyle from the Vinegar, by a Separatory, and rectify (c) the Vinegar alone upon Ginger (d).

Of this Vinegar (e) abundance ſhould always be prepared in readineſs, for with it in the ſame manner are diſſolved all Stones, uſed by Paracelſus, againſt the diſeaſe of the Stone; as a little after ſhall be ſhown in its own place.

(a) Or 4 lib. of Turpentine, or which is beſt, of the thick Feces, that remains in the bottom of the Veſſel.

(b) That is Spirit of Wine-vinegar.

(c) Twice or three, until no Feces remain after diſtillation, but wholly come off perfectly purified.

(d) It is better without Ginger.

(e) Alſo in another manner a moſt ſharp Vinegar may be made; ℞ of the beſt Honey one part, of River-water eight parts, boil them together till half be conſumed, or by boiling, as is otherwiſe wont, it be made into Metheglin: afterward put this into a convenient Veſſel, and by a hole on the top, hang in a Linnen-bag Seeds of Rocket, a convenient quantity, leave it in a hot place, or ſet it in the Sun, that it may be hot, and by little and little it is converted to a muſt ſharp Vinegar, which being diſtill'd, diſſolves Flints, and other ſtones alſo, without any proceding calvinations, being likewiſe commodious for many other uſes.

(f) Alſo the phlegm of the ſame Turpentine per ſe, with the diſtill'd Spirit, being often rectified, may be kept, and afterward joyned with moſt ſtrong Vinegar, and uſed in like Operations of Solutions, but the former way is ſtronger and better.

Oyle of Cinnamon.

Oyle of Cinnamon (a) legitimately prepared, amongſt the moſt efficacious Spagitick confortatives may properly be numbred.

Although the way of its preparation be obvious to all Chymiſts in their daily uſe: Yet of this it is needful to adviſe, that Aromaticks, about to be diſtill'd, muſt not be reduced to Powder, as ſome prepoſterouſly are wont to do, but only broke to pieces and moderately bruiſed, otherwiſe they will yield you not half ſo much Oyle, as I have ſometimes found, to be their loſs that ſo operate.

This way more abundance of Oyle may be had, than by the vulgar diſtillations. ℞ The moſt choice Cinnamon break it to pieces, put it into a glaſs Retort, and in a vaporous (b) Balneo diſtill it, then the Water and Oyle (c) will come forth together: The ſame Water pour upon freſh Cinnamon, and go on in diſtillation, (d) which continue for ſome time in the ſame manner, and you will have great abundance of Water and Oyle; the Feces (e) in the bottom will be altogether dry, black, and unſavoury.

Virtues and Uſe.

1. It comforts all the principal Members of the Body, eſpecially the cold Stomack, Heart, and Brain, it takes away the ſtinking Breath, and cauſeth the ſweetneſs thereof (f).

2. It anſwers the natural Balſom in the Body, (as alſo Oyle of Cloves doth the ſame) it conſumes the inward putrefaction; all freſh Wounds or Ulcers outwardly it conſolidates (g).

3. It takes away the cold Cough, and dolour (h) of the Head.

4. It Exhilarates the Heart, and comforts all the Members, if with it anointed.

5. It provokes the Menſes (k).

6. It accelerates the Birth (l).

7. In dejections of the Mind it is a ſingular medicament, ſo alſo is the Eſſence of Saffron extracted with Water of the Vine, (m) it is a principal medicine where any one, through too much ſadneſs, is almoſt come to deſparation (n).

Doſe (o) two or three drops in Wine, Water of Meliſſa, or other Specifick.

This way Oyles may be drawn from all Aromaticks, far more efficacious and ſubtil, than are prepared by the vulgar way, viz. from Cloves, Nutmegs, Mace, &c.

If theſe Oyles be applyed in medicinal uſe, the application muſt be when the Belly is ſoluble, and in ſuch as be with Child (p) not above one drop muſt be exhibited: the uſe of Oyle of Cinamon is more convenient in the Winter, than the Summer.

There have been ſome, who with theſe Aromatick Oyles, from Calx of Gold (q) peculiarly prepared, have extracted a coloured Eſſence, which medicinally applyed hath yeilded no ſmall benefit to the Sick.

(a) More excellent is Oyle made of the true Caſſia-lignea, evilly by ſome reported to be of a middle property, between Canella and Cinnamon; for it hath in it a certain and more gentle mucilaginouſneſs, diſcernable plainly by chewing, which in Cinnamon is not found: Moreover the taſt of Caſſia-lignea hath a ſtronger ſharpneſs, and greater Oleaginouſneſs; wherefore the Oyle alſo from it diſtill'd, muſt, according to reaſon, be far ſtronger, and of greater virtue.

(b) In a dry Reverberatory.

(c) But if in the end you urge it with more ſtrong fire, the Oyle ind[•]ed will come [〈◊〉] fetid, yet will be free from any Empyreuma, in the ſame manner as the Author ſpeaks [〈◊〉] of fetid Oyle of Tartar. It is a moſt excellent Vulnerary, ſuddenly healing the old, as wel[•] freſh wounds. It is made much more powerful in Caſſia, with a Mucilage.

(d) That is, with freſh rinds of Cinnamon, being firſt digested in heat.

(e) In preparing Salt very profitable, if the Feces be calcined with Sulphur, it is [〈◊〉] Cryſtalline.

(f) With convenient and appropriate Vehicles.

(g) Viz. if ſo diſtill'd, otherwiſe, if with Wine, it is ſharp and corroſive.

(h) In Tablets of Bechica.

(i) Hence ſome with it ancint podagrical Members.

(k) In Water of Mugworth or Sage, Penerayal, or of flowers of Cheiri. ^[66]

(l) In the ſame aforeſaid Waters.

(m) Gathered in the Month of March from Vines cut, & afterward diſtill'd,

(n) And in Hypachondriack Melancholy.

(o) Doſe from four drops to night.

(p) By reaſon of their obſtruction.

(q) Here the craft and imposture of divers Empericks, is to be detected, whilſt with Anmatick Oyles, ^[67] eſpecially the diſtill'd Oyles, they have endeavoured to make, and to this day do, Aurum potabile (rather putabile) whereby every good man may know theſe Beaſts from true Chymical Doctors and Phyſicians.

Thurneiſſerus, and after him Huſerus, and from them many others, with diſtill'd Oyles of Aromaticks, eſpecially Oyle of Cinnamon, Cloves, Thyme, and Tilia, with Oyle of Camphire, filings of Gold, or the Calx thereof, have reduced to a certain coloured Eſſence, which they called Aur[•]m potabilo, and fold it for the ſame at a very great price. But falſly. The Proceſs is this.

Firſt, Choice Camphire must be diſſolved in Aqua fortis made of Nitre, and a like quantity of Allum, and a little after the Camphire will ſwim at top of the Water like yellow Oyle, which muſt be often ſeparated and kept a part. Then you muſt have in readineſs the Oyles of Cinnamon, Cloves, Thyme, and Tilia, and alſo a most ſubtil Calx of Gold. Then ℞ of Oyle of Cloves ʒv.

• Oyles of Cinnamon.
• Oyles of Thyme, of each ʒij.
• Oyles of Tilia ʒj.
• Oyle of Camphire diſſolved in Aqua fortis ʒiiij.
• Moſt ſubtil Calx of Gold ʒiiij.

Set all theſe in their proper Veſſels a part, well ſlopt, that they may be in readineſs, for the operation muſt be very ſpeedy; moreover, two Concha's of glaſs, large enough to mix the ſuperiors, muſt be at hand well cleanſed. In one Concha put the Oyle of Camphi[•]e, in which inject the Calx of Gold, and on them pour the Oyle of Cloves, all will preſently wax hot, and ſeem to boil; then immediatelly pour it out of this Concha into the other, ſo continue pouring the whole mixture backward and forward, that while it waxes hot, and is ſeen to boil, the Calx of Gold may be mixed with them, and in the bo[•]ling be as it were diſſolved; for all will become moſt red, and thick, like blood. When this emptying from veſſel to veſſel is performed, likewiſe add the rema[•]ning Oyles, and as before by pouring and repouring, backward and forward, mix all diligently. Note. The glaſs Concha's, and alſo the Oyles muſt be requiſite for this operation; the Oyles muſt be pure without any watery phlegm, otherwiſe the operation cannot be rightly effected. This Compoſition Thurneiſſerus kept as a great Secret, and ſold it exceeding dear, viz. ℥ſs. of it, for eighteen Imperials. But the Hermetick Phyloſopher eſteemes this Emperick and groſs operation, worthy of contempt; for it is falſe, and far diſtant from the truth. Indeed Camphire with Aqua fortis is reduced into an oyly Liquor; yet with it is conjoyned the Spirit of Aqua fortis, therefore it is not true Oyle. Now when this Liquor is mixed with other fat Oyles, there is a mutual ebullition, which is not otherwiſe occaſioned, but from the Saline Spirits of the Aqua fortis, otherwiſe in like manner with other Oyles ſighting, by reaſon of their contrary nature. Hereby little or nothing of the Gold is diſſolved with them, or if any be, it is not done by any of the Oyles; but meerly from the Corroſive Spirits themſelves, being heated by the working together of the Oyles. Moreover the ſame Oyles, without any Calx of Gold, of themſelves, being confuſedly mixt, in the manner we have already ſaid, will become thick and red; therefore this redneſs is from themſelves, and not from the Gold. What good can be hoped from colourable craft of this kind? Surely none, It is very like our Author knew little or nothing of theſe deceits, otherwiſe he would have admoniſhed therefrom, rather than ſeem to defend ſo great folly.

Elixit (a) Proprietatis of Paracelſus.

℞ Myrrh of Alexandria.

Epatick Aloes.

Oriental Crocus, (b) of each ℥iiij.

Pulveriſate all theſe diligently, and put them in a glaſs, moiſtning them with the beſt Alcoholiſate Spirit of Wine, afterward pour upon it rectified Oyle of Sulphur made per Campane (that Oyle muſt be prepared from yellow Sulphur in rainy weather, (c) ſo [〈◊〉] will have the more abundance) until it be covered four fingers, ſet [〈…〉] late for two months, (d) then what is tinged and extracted by [〈◊〉] ſeperate, upon the matter temaining in the bottom pour good Spirit of Wine, and by circulation for two months again extract a Tincture, ſeparate it, and mix it with the former coloured Liquor. The Feces in the bottom gently (e) diſtill, what firſt comes forth add to the former Tincture, and again for a month without diſtillation (f) circulate them. This is ſweet in taſt, not bitter, nor doth it at all ſmell of the fire, as in diſtilling vulgarly is wont to be. This muſt be diligently obſerved, that the matter muſt firſt be moiſtned with Spirit of Wine, (g) that it may be like a Paſte, and then the Oyle of Sulphur poured on, otherwiſe the whole matter will be burnt to a blackneſs; (h) this is that Paracelſus ſtudiouſly concealed.

Virtues and Ʋſe.

This, as Paracelſus ſaith, is the Balſom of the Antients, of very thin parts, moderately hot and dry, and ſo preſerving from putrefaction. It is a perfect Elixir, in it are all virtues of the natural Balſom, and a principal conſervative virtue, eſpecially in the aged.

1. In affects of the Breaſt and Lights it is admirably uſeful (i).

2. It is admirably efficacious againſt corrupted air, and the greivous Contagion of the Peſtiferous Lues (k).

3. It draws out divers humors of the Ventricle, (l) comforts the Stomach with the inteſtines, and preſerves from dolours (m).

4. Hecticks, Catarrhs, and Coughs in Genere, it comforts and cleanſes the Breaſt (n).

5. It is profitable in coldneſs of the Head and Stomach (o).

6. It cures the Hemicrama and Vertigo (p).

7. It drives away dimneſs of Night (q).

8. It comforts the Heart, and ſtrengthens the Memory (r).

9. It by little and little aſſwages Itching, and alſo the dolour of Ilium's, ^[68] and the Ribs (s).

10. It diſſolves the Stone of the Reins (t).

11. It cures the Quartane (u).

12. It preſerves from the Paralyſy and Gout. (w).

13. It ſharpens the intellect, and all the Senſes (x).

14. It removes melancholy, and cauſeth cheerfulneſs (y).

15. By moſt ſtrong conſervation it hinders Age from ſurpriſing Youth too ſoon, and retards hoarineſs (z).

16. It prolongs Life, abbreviated by exceſs in eating (aa) and drinking.

17. Wounds and inward Ulcers, it conglutinates in ſhort time (bb).

18. Laſtly, all infirmities, both hot and cold, by a certain propriety it cures.

Doſe.

From ſix granes to ten and twelve in Wine, or convenient and Specifick-water.

(a) Elixir in genere, is a Medicine healing all humane diſeaſes, and removing the impurities of imperfect Metals. Elixirs are Chymical Species, compounded of more Species of Simples of diverſe kind. Of ſuch a Species is the Elixir Proprietatis of Paracelſus, by him ſo called in his eighth Book of Archidoxes, in the ſixth Title of Elixirs. But why he calls it Elixir of propriety, the reaſon ſeems to offer it ſelf: For in it are plainly found natural harmonious proprieties, to effect that to which it is appointed. Theſe faculties therefore are not knit together in the ingredients by preparation, but are natural and proper in them, only they more happily diſcover themſelves, when a true extraction of their virtues is dexterouſly made, of which our Author rightly adviſes. For Paracelſus left the deſcription hereof ſomewhat imperfect.

(b) Saffron of Ungaria or Auſtria is better, becauſe it may better be had without Sophiſtication.

(c) Or in a Cellar.

(d) So are the words of Paracelſus, in his eighth Archidox. See Phytopaum in Vincetox.

(e) In Balneo, leaſt it ſmell of the fire.

(f) In a Veſſel well cloſed.

(g) Impregnated with Angelica, Valerian, Enula, Worm-ſeed, Butter-bur, and Pimpernel.

(h) From the ſpirit of Sulphurs, acting upon the Myrrh and Aloes, by reaſon of their fatneſs.

(i) In Water of Coltsfoot, Hyſop, Lungwort, Scabious.

(k) In Water of Meadow-ſweet, Vincetox, Valerian, &c.

(l) By cleanſing.

(m) In Water of Mint, Peneroyal, Wormwood-wine, and Malmeſy.

(n) In Water of Betony, rather in Arcanum of Colts-foot.

(o) In Water of Ginger, in Spirit of Calamus Aromatic.

(p) In Water of Borrage and Bugloſs.

(q) In Water of Fennel, Eye-bright, Rue, Selandine, Valerian.

(r) In Aqua Magnanimitatis, in Water of Roſemary-bloſſomes, or rather the Arcanum thereof.

(s) In Water of Elder-flowers, Commomil, Sloes.

(t) In Water of Saxifrage, Reſt-harrow, Wild-Alexander

(u) In Water of Water-creſſes, or a Decoction of Rapes.

(w) In Water of the herb Paralyſy, Germander.

(x) In Aqua Magnanimitatis.

(y) In Malmeſy-wine, or Wine of Meliſſa.

(z) In Cinnamon-water.

(aa) In Spirit of Juniper-berries.

(bb) And averts their evil in Water of Vervein.

Confortative Balſomes (a) thickned by the benefit of Wax.

Becauſe Aromatick Oyles in a liquid form, for danger of ſpilling or breaking the glaſs, cannot be conveniently or commodiouſly carried; Chymiſts began to conſider of a way of thicking them, ſo as divers of them, in boxes of Tin or Silver, well gilt, may the more commodiouſly be carried about, and be always ready at hand in urgent neceſſity.

To prepare theſe the way denoted by the ingenious is ſufficient, viz. that to the preparation of any of theſe Balſomes, there is required as much Oyle by diſtillation drawn forth, as Tincture extracted by Alcoholiſate Spirit of Wine, and thickned by ſeparation from the ſame Spirit: Alſo the Salt by the benefit of Water after calcining extracted, a Medium, which gives a juſt conſiſtency to theſe, is white wax ſhaved, and often boiled in Roſe-water, that its Acrimony may be taken away that thereby no ſtrange quality of ſavour may be inferr'd.

All theſe, if mixed by a true and Chymical Artificer, Odoriferous Balſoms of Aromaticks, and Vegetables, may be thereby rightly prepared, as well for external, by anointing the Noſtrils and Temples, as for internal uſe, being according to the uſe and propriety of Simples moſt efficacious.

(a) Confortative Balſoms are no other than Aromatick Oyles compounded, and by the addition of other things, which are as it were Baſes, are made more thick, and ſo may the better be carried about and retained. Moreover, to the Compoſition of theſe Balſomes, whether a certain weight of Principles, ought, or poſſibly can be obſerved in all, is much to be queſtioned. We deny it. For ſome are more dry, and plainly have a dry Tincture, ſuch is Cinnamon; ſome have most oyly Tinctures, as Nutmegs, Mace, Fennel, Aniſe, Cloves; ſome obtain a middle Nature, as Ginger. Therefore as their Natures are more dry or moiſt, ſo alſo varies the Oyle in weight. But in general, ſo much of the conſisting Baſis muſt be mixed with the Oyle, as may ſuffice to coagulate it, which afterward with the Tincture may the m[•]re happily be mixt. For Example in Balſom of Fennel obſerve this rule of weights.

Balſom of Fennel.

℞

• Tincture of Fennel, extracted from the Seed by Spirit of Wine ℥iij.
• White wax ℥ſs.
• Oyle of Fennel ʒij.

The well cleanſed and ſhaved thin, melt with gentle heat, to which, when melted, add the Oyle, and from the fire mix them by ſtirring them with an Iron Spatula, till the mixture come to a Conſiſtency; afterward add the Tincture extracted with Spirit of Wine, and again mix them. When all are wrought to a convenient Conſiſtency, and cooled, add of Salt of Fennel to every ℥j. of the whole ʒſs. which in all will be ʒij. and ſo keep it for uſe. But becauſe wax through age or long keeping may be rank, and ſo in ſuch compoſitions yeild an ungrateful favour, and by reaſon of its Emplaſtick Nature and groſs Eſſence, prohibites perſpiration (Galen lib. 7. Of Faculties of Medicaments) is often wont to cloſe the Pores, from whence a ſterile operation of the Balſoms muſt neceſſarily follow; and barren operation is always attended with fruitleſs effects: In the compoſition of theſe Balſoms wax ſeemeth to be unproſitable; that therefore theſe inconveniencies may be avoided, prudent Phyſicians from expreſt Oyle of Nutmegs by Spirit of Wine extract a Tincture, until the remaining ſubſtance be wholly white; which when it is plainly unſavoury and capable of no other quality, they take it in ſtead of Wax or Manna, to reduce their Balſoms to a Conſiſtency, viz. they mix the Oyle,

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Tincture, and Salt of Aromaticks, in that Magma. Others take the thick ſubſtance, which is left after expreſſion of Oyle of Nutmegs, and extract it with Spirit of Wine, proceeding, as is already ſaid. Excellent uſeful in confecting Balſoms of Vegetables, is the Marrow of Harts-bones, taken out, and melted, and reſerved for uſe. This may be a genuine Baſis alſo, and exceeding convenient for the impaſting of Oyles, and Principals. Balſom of Cinnamon, ſee in Practica Chymiatrica of our true Edition at Lipſienſis, page.

Eſſencified Amber.

Among Confortatives, recited by our Author, rectified Amber is not mentioned, whoſe uſe hath been often commended by Rudolphus the Emperour; the compoſition whereof he received from Elizabeth Queen of England, by whom it was alſo much uſed. ℞ Of Ambergreiſe pure and good eight parts, of moſt odoriferous Musk one part, and a little moſt white Sugar candied, pulveriſate all theſe, afterward upon a Marbel with burning Spirit of Roſes, (of which ſee Tyrocinium lib. 2. chap. 2. under the title of burning Water of Roſes) grind them together, and that long, often pouring on ſome of the burning Spirit of Roſes, that the whole may be like a Poultis. This put in a glaſs diligently cloſed, and ſet it in a convenient place under the Earth for one month, or one month and half, until the whole be homogeneal. Then again by grinding temper it with fieſh Spirit of Roſes, and as before ſet it under the Earth, afterward reſerve it for uſe. Doſe the quantity of a ſmall Pea, in Wine. It is a principal confortative of all the Bowels, eſpecially it powerfully provokes the generative faculty. See below in the Venereal Specifick of Satyrion, and Bread.

Spirit of Soot, the Deſcription, and Uſe, ſee Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition page.

The deſcription of Engliſh Aurum potabile, and Liquor of Hyacinth, with their uſe is extant in Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition Lipſienſis, page.

VII. Anodynes, (a) Mitigative, Aſſwaging, and Somniferous.

THere are many Diſeaſes, which without Anodynes cannot be healed. Therefore in curations of all Diſeaſes, where watchings and dejection of the natural vigors are concomitant with the dolours, intrinſecal appropriate Anodynes may be adminiſtred, that the anxious roots of moſt dangerous ſymptomes being removed, Reſt, the friend of Nature may be re-admitted. For Sleep is the Arcanum in Medicine, far more worth than Gemms and precious Stones. And who ſo can commodiouſly apply a Somniferous Arcanum, taken from a true Eſſence, to diſtreſſed Nature, when inquietudes and watchings augment the diſtemper, he ſhall ſurely acquire great commendation of the Sick, and render the deſired Cure more eaſy.

Laudanum (b) of Paracelſus of laudable Virtues.

℞

• Opium Thebaick (c) ℥iij.
• Juice of Henbane, in due time gathered, ℥jſs
• and firſt thickned in the Sun, ℥jſs
• Species of Diamber and Diamosk faithfully prepared, of each ℥ijſs.
• Choice Forein Mumy ℥ſs.
• Salt of Pearls.
• Of Corals, of each ʒiij.
• Liquor of white Amber, extracted by Alcohol of Wine.
• Bone of the heart of the Hart, of each ʒj.
• Bezoar-ſtone.
• Unicorns-horn, animal or mineral, of each ʒj.
• Musk, Amber, of each ℈ j.

In defect of genuine Aurum potabile, without any corroſives may be added theſe Oyles.

• Of Aniſe,
• Carraways,
• Orenges,
• Citrons,
• Nutmegs,
• Cloves,
• Cinnamon,
• Amber, of each twelve drops.

Make of theſe, according to Chymical Art, a Maſs or Extract, out of which, for neceſſary uſe, Pills may be formed.

Obſervations in preparation of Laudanum.

1. The juicy Roots, and exterior Rinds (rejecting the inward woodineſs) of Henbane, young and freſh, muſt be gathered, (d) the Sun and Moon being in Aries or Libra, before Full Moon; ſome gather them, if poſſible, juſt when the Moon Changes in the ſaid Signes. The juice expreſſed ſcum'd and filtred, muſt be coagulated in a hot place, to the conſiſtency of Honey, and afterward hardned in the Sun; from this, with Spirit of Wine, a tincture is extracted.

2. Opium muſt firſt be purged in Liquor of Hyſop, or diſtill'd Water, (e) as is wont to be done with Aloes, afterward with Spirit of Wine extracted (f).

3. The juice of Henbane and Opium, (before they are mixed with the reſidue, they muſt firſt by digeſtion be freed from their Venome and Sulphur) are noxious, (the evil manifeſts it ſelf upon the ſuperficies like a fome) whence various, and greivous ſymptomes happen to the ſick; by the uſe of Opium and henbane, before they be duly purged, which hitherto hath been conſidered by very few, therefore I am not willing to conceal a thing ſo neceſſary, whereby it is apparent true Chymical Operations are abſolutely needful, and beneficial to all in general.

4. In extracting theſe, extraction muſt be made with rectified Spirit of Wine, afterward, by how much the longer they are digeſted together, by ſo much the more powerful will the Operation be.

5. In Women, and ſuch as are Hyſterical, by reaſon of ſuffocation of the Matrix, Amber and Musk ſhould be omitted in the Compoſition; or to ſuppreſs their Odour, ſome granes of Caſtor may be added to each Doſe, before exhibited to Women.

6. The Feces of Opium, Henbane, and of the Species of Diamber, &c. after the tincture is extracted, muſt be calcined, and from them a Salt extracted according to Art, which about the end muſt be mixed with the whole Compoſition.

7. From all theſe, which are extracted with Spirit of Wine, after digeſtion for two Months; the Spirit of Wine in Balneo muſt be again abſtracted, almoſt to the conſiſtency of Honey, and then the Salts of Pearls and Corals, and the Mumy beaten, alſo the Bezoar-ſtone, Unicorns-horn, (g) Bone of the heart of the Hart, Musk and Amber, pulveriſate, muſt be mixed and becauſe the diſtill'd Oyles are difficulty mixed with the Extract, and are always wont to ſwim on the top, to all the Oyles, in [〈…〉] mixt together, ſome drops of Spirit of Wine are wont to be poured, and aligently mixed therewith, ſo they will be united and afterward may eaſily be mixed, and mixed with the whole compoſition; which, afterward being fermented by digeſtion [•]r a Month in a Veſſel with a Blind-head, ſet in moſt gentle heat of Aſhes, are rendroſt of greater efficacy and operation.

(a) Anodynes commonly are paregorical, and remove the diſeaſe, the [〈…〉] of dolours and anguiſh, are for the moſt part by the introduction of ſweet ſleep aſſwaged, [〈◊〉] often while the diſeaſe reſts with the Body, the cauſes of dolours are alſo exterminated; ſo great virtue is placed in a moments time of Mitigations. Whoſoever therefore can conveniently, to nature it ſelf, apply an eſſential Anodyne, duely and rightly prepared, he will, and may worthily, rejoice, that he is instructed in the Attalick Treaſure, and both int[•]al and exterby which he may obliterate dolours and anguiſh of what kind ſoever, both internal and external. For to it, in time of greateſt need, as to an holy Anchor of Safety, he may be take himſelf, which, neither Cholick, ^[69] Lumbago, Cardialogy, Deliriam, Watchings, inquietudes of Fevers, Vomiting, Pleuriſs, Gout, Stone, Catarrh, Suffocation of the Matrix, the Falling-ſirling, nor other diſeaſes very many, are able to reſiſt. There are infinite deſcriptions of Laudanum ſet down by many, and they are peculiar, every one aſcribing his to be according to the Authors mind. Paracelſus lib. 7. Archidox. Aeſcribes an Anodyne Speciſick, which they for the moſt part imitate, changing ſome few things. For always the Baſis of the whole compoſition is Opium, yet we are not ignorant that Paracelſus bad another Laudanum, but metallick, made of gold, the compoſition of which he no where makes mention of. Our Author is not althogether a ſtranger to Paracelſus his Laudanum, nor hath he in his deſcription been far beſide the Mark. Yet whether this commendable Laudanum, ſhould admit into-familiarity the diſcommendable Tincture of Henbane, hath always been doubtea by me. I have rendred ſufficient reaſons to the contrary in my Treatiſe of Opium and Laudanum opiate, and in my Notes on Tyrocinium Chymicum, ſet forth by Gluckradius lib. 2. chap. 9. of Extracts; which, becauſe they are ſufficiently pregnant and worthy, and in Confecting of Laudanum, are obſerved by the Studious, I think good here to repeat them. This our Authors deſcription, although by the other ingredients, exquiſitely and diligently prepared, it may ſeem to be very healthful, cannot be judged free from ſome danger[•], becauſe the Opium it ſelf, being really poſſeſſed with fetid [〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉] Sulphur, although in Liquor or Water of Hyſop it be waſht, or elſe extracted with Spiret of Wine, it cannot be freed therefrom by that means. It indeed is ſufficient that it be firſt well corrected, and afterward mixed with a few things, which we have at large deſcribed in our before alledged Treatiſe and Notes on Tyrocinium, &c.

The Specifick Anodyne of Paracelſus.

The Specifick Anodyne, according to the mind of Paracelſus, ſet down by him in his Archidoxes is thus deſcribed. Firſt, Make Water of Frog-ſpawn, as out Author teacheth below in compounded Frog-ſpawn. ℞ Of this diſtill'd Water of juice of ſower Oranges, or elſe of Lemons, of each ℥vj. Of crude Opium Thebaick yet better if ſeparated from the Sulphur) ʒj. Of Cinnamon, Cloves, O[•]iental Crocus, of each ℥ſs. Set them in the Sun, or Horſe-dung, to macerate for a Month, afterward expreſs and ſtrain them, then filter it through Paper, and Aromatize it with Amber ℈iiij. Musk ℈ſs. Of the Solution or Salt of Corals, and Peatls, of each ʒſs. From the remains reduced, to Aſles make a Salt, which mix with the whole, and keep it for internal uſe. Doſe from ℈ j, to ℈iij.

(b) It is called Laudanum, becauſe it is a Laudable Medicament, by reaſon of its famous effects and operations, which with good ſucceſs we have experimented, in allaying dolours of the moſt greivous and fierce diſtempers. It is alſo called Nepenthes, becauſe it aſſwages greif.

A ſincere deſcription of Laudanum Opiat.

The ſincere and eaſy compoſition of Laudanum Opiat, with Opium, (for there is a Laudanum alſo without Opium, made of Sulphur of Vitriol, of which a little after) in uſe by me is this. ℞ Of Thebaick Opium, good and not periſhed, what quantity you pleaſe, cut it into peices or ſmall thin ſlices, and in a glaſs-diſh over a gentle heat of Sand or Aſhes, dry it ſo long, as until with your fingers, you may eaſily crumble it to powder, and it yeild a good and pleaſant odour, for at firſt the groſs and fetid Sulphur gives forth a very unſavory ſmell. This fetid Sulphur being removed or evaporated, in which all the narcotick, and ſtupefactive force conſiſts, extract the corrected Opium with diſtill'd Vinegar, pouring it on till the Opium be covered five or ſix fingers, leaving it for ſome time in a hot place. The Vinegar, coloured by filtring, ſeparate from the Feces, and again pour upon the Feces freſh Vinegar, repeating the former digeſtion till it be tinged with a red Colour, then ſeparate it in the former manner, and ceaſe from further Extraction; all the coloured Vinegar diſtill in Balneo unto the conſiſtency of Honey or Extract of the Opium. To which, if their be ℥j. add of Magiſtery, or Salt of Corals, and Pearls (of which above in Confortative Specificks) of each ʒſs. Extract of Saffron made with Spirit of Wine ʒij. mix all diligently, and keep them; in the end add ſome drops of Oyle of Cloves. This Laudanum is almoſt inculpable, and may ſecurely be exhibited without all fear of any peregrine affection; which can ſcarely be hoped of our Authors preparation, though very induſtriouſly compounded. Doſe from two granes to three.

The uſe of Laudanum Opiat.

The general uſe Laudanum Opiat.

1. It aſſwages all dolours.

2. It induces ſleep.

3. It ſtops all Fluxes.

4. It conſumes the heat.

5. Comforts Nature, &c.

It is of ſpecial uſe in the Phrenſy, Delirium, Fevers, Pleuriſy, Vomiting, Gout, Lumbago, Suffocation of the Matrix, the Falling Sickneſs, &c. Unleſs the dolour be exceeding vehement, it muſt but once, not twice, be given. Crellius gives it thrice, viz. in the Evening, Midnight, and Morning.

Laudanum without Opium.

Touching Laudanum, in which is contained no Opium, and yet is an Anodyne, from vitriolate fixed Ancdyne Sulphur, (which our Author denies that he ever ſaw below in the Stomachal Specifick) many things, both by Quercetanus, In conſilio de nobili virgine, and alſo Libavius in his Treatiſe of Arcanums are ſpoken and declared. Yet it is very like to me, neither of them knew the way of this preparation, much leſs the elegant Compoſition of the moſt excellent Laudanum, and from it of the other two, viz. of the Epileptick, and Hyſterial. That I may not ſeem to hate the one, or abſcond the other, I ſhall teach a moſt eaſy and true way of preparing Anodyne Sulphur of Vitriol, and after ward ſhall candidly explain how with the ſame, the other two moſt excellent Laudanum's are made.

℞ Filings of Iron, moſt pure without any duſt one part, Vitriol Ungarick that is blew, or Vitriol of Copper, of which below in the Stomachal Specifick two parts. Grinde them and mix them diligently, in a glaſs Cucurbit cut off half way, imbibe them with diſtill'd Vinegar, that it may cover them half a finger. Afterward boil and coagulate them in a fire of Sand till they be dry, afterward in the end urge the fire a little more ſtrongly, that it may be ſomewhat red. To this powder pour other freſh diſtill'd Vinegar, to cover it four fingers, leave it in a hot place for certain hours, and the Vinegar will be tinged, which pour off through a Filter, and pour on other, this in like manner tinged remove by inclination, without diſturbing the Feces as before; and ſo proceed till the Vinegar be no more tinged. In this collected and tinged Vinegar, is burning Sulphur of Vitriol; if, for a trial, from a ſmall part of it the Vinegar be evaporated, and what ſhall remain be often edulcorated with pure Fountain-water, and then diligently dryed with gentle heat upon Brown-paper, you will ſee in putting fire to it, it will preſently take flame, and be by the fire wholly conſumed like other Sulphur. This [〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉] Sulphur of Vitriol is thus fixed and rendred Anodyne. In the Vinegar impregnated with Tincture of Sulphur, pour a ſufficient quantity of Oyle of Tartar drop by drop, and the Sulphur will ſpeedily be precipited and fixed. The diſtill'd Vinegar ſupernating, reject as uſeleſs; the powder remaining in the bottom, with Fountain water waſh often very curiouſly, and you will have Sulphur of Vitriol Anodyne and fixed; ſo very much ſpoken of and deſired by many, and which is the Baſis of the following Laudanums known to few. See alſo Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition, page. Afterward,

℞ Powder of Red Sanders.

Citron, of each ℥j.

Mace.

Galangal.

Black-pepper.

Long-pepper, of ʒiij.

Lign-Aloes.

Cardamum the greater.

Cardamum the leſſer, of each ʒij.

Extract all theſe, in the uſual manner, with Spirit of Wine. In the ſame manner, with Water of Succory, extract

Red Myrrh.

Egyptian Mumy, of each ℥j.

And both Tinctures diligently gather, filter, and conjoyn them; when when well mixed, add of Narcotick Sulphur of Vitriol ℥ij.

Circulate them in a cloſe Veſſel in Balneo for five days, afterward by diſtillation extract the Menſtruums, to the conſiſtency of Honey, to which add

Extract of Saffron ℥ſs.

Salt or Magiſtery of Pearls.

Of Corals, of each ℥j.

Reduce it to a Maſs. This indeed is a great and moſt excellent Anodyne.

Epileptick Laudanum.

℞ Of Laudanum of Sulphur of Vitriol ℥ij.. (This Laudanum is made in the ſame Preparation, Rule, and Meaſure of Ingredients, as in Laudanum Opiat, only for the Eſſence of Opium, Anodyne Sulphur of Vitriol muſt be taken:) True Oyle of Camphire ℥ſs. and ſo it will be an Epileptick Laudanum, which moſt certainly cures the Falling-ſickneſs. The genuine and true deſcription of Oyle of Camphire. See in Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition, page.

Doſe from two granes to four, either in the fit, and ſo it will be ſpeedily diſſolved, or afterward daily a little taken, and continued for ſome time, eſpecially about the New of the Moon, other neceſſaries in this cure being obſerved; the fit it ſelf is not only diſſolved, but the diſeaſe alſo totally exterminated.

Note. The Oyle of Camphire is quickly exhaled, therefore it will be better, if not totally mixed with the whole Epileptick Laudanum, but rather in the Doſe in exhibiting proportionally added. See Practica Chym. page.

Hyſterical Laudanum.

℞ Of Vitriolate Laudanum ℥ij.

Extract of Warts, growing in the Feet of Horſes ℥iij.

Mix them diligently, and keep the mixture for uſe. It is a preſent remedy in Suffocation of the Matrix, if exhibited from one grane to three in appropriate Liquors. Extract of Lichenes, or Callis equorum, its preparation is extant in Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition, page.

(c) Thebaick is the best and moſt excellent, it is ſo called, becauſe it is brought from Caire, and is whitiſh, as alſo Galen ſaith. There is ſome brought from Syria, Alexandria, and other Regions, black, and not ſo good. Yet of no leſs virtue, than the former, is that which is daily brought from Cambaja.

(d) In the Month March.

(e) This obſervation is of no uſe.

(f) Opium and juice of Henbane, difficultly depoſe their venemous Sulphur in Spirit of Wine, but rather the ſame by the Spirit of Wine is rendred more thin, whereby it afterward becomes more efficacious, and makes the Compoſition of Laudanum ſo much the worſe; therefore this Preparation of Laudanum I cannot approve of. The best of all is that above delivered, which is first made by gentle Evaporation of the Opium, being cut into very ſmall pieces, and afterward with gentle fire Evapprated, until all its former fetid Odour be extinct, and it yield a moſt grateful and pleaſant ſmell: after the ſame Opium, being freed from the noxious Sulphur, is extracted with diſtill'd Vinegar. Moreover I would not extract Opium with Spirit of Wine, becauſe, as is ſhewed above in Vegetable Panchymagogon, it rather augments the force of Sulphur, than the Mercury and Salt. There is in that Sulphur a moſt powerful Narcotick force, which is an Enemy to Humane Nature; but Vinegar, eſpecially that which is pure, takes from the Sulphur, but other principals it attracts not. Therefore in this kind Vinegar is beſt.

(g) As from Laudanum in the Preparation, Eſſence of Henbane is worthily excluded and omitted, ſo there are others which may be excluded, as Ʋnicorns-horn, Bezoar-ſtone, Amber, Musk, the divers and precious diſtill'd Oyles, which do not ſo much encreaſe the virtue of the Medicament, as the price, and render the Doſe, though in a very ſmall quantity, nauſeous: Indeed the most exquiſite Artificial Medicines, the more ſimple, the more perfect ought to be esteemed. For they oftner, and eaſier accompliſh their end, becauſe they are [〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉], and emulates the firſt Nature, which by moderate paces performes its journey, to the accompliſhing of the deſired end.

Electuary of Laudanum.

℞ Opium.

Juice of the Roots of Henbane, Eſſencified, of each ℥j.

Eſſence of Mandragora root extracted with Spirit of Wine, ʒvj.

Species of Diamber prepared without

Musk and Amber, ℥iiij.

Salt of Pearls, of Corals, of each ʒij.

Carabes (a).

Mumy, of each ℈iiij.

Oriental Crocus ℈ij.

Unicorns horn ℈ j.

Terra Strigenſis ʒj.

Clarifyed Honey ℥xij.

Diſſolve the Eſſence of Opium and Henbane (if the Eſſences be too liquid, firſt ſufficiently Evaporate the Spirit of Wine from them, with gentle heat) in Honey over a fire, after they be well mixt, add the Salts of Pearls and Corals, afterward the other powders finely beaten, viz. Carabes, Mumy, Crocus, Unicorns-horn, Terra (b) Sigillara, with the ſpecies of Diamber, leiſurely mixing them by ſprinkling upon the former ingredients blood-warm, make all up in form of an Electuary diligently.

Virtues and Ʋſe of Laudanum.

It is a Laudable Medicament, which plainly anſwers to its name, if called Laudanum.

It is ſtrange, and indeed very ſtrange, why by ſome the uſe of Opium, inwardly taken, ſhould be ſcared, ſince Lauaanum Opiat is perfectly freed from all Venomes and Impurities, by being conjoyned, and diligently mixed with moſt excellent correctories. Which of Compoſitions of the Antients, and of ſuch as are fold in Shops, which are compounded of Opium and Henbane-ſeed, cannot ſo truly be affirmed, as of Philonium-Romanum, Perſicum, Tarſenſes, Athanafia Magna, Aurea Alexandrina of Nicholaus, Triphera, Treacle, Mithridate Andromach, Trochus of Alkakengy, Pills of Cynogloſſe, &c.

This Specifick Anodyne [〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉], is the laſt refuge in greateſt extreamity.

1. In all ſharp dolours cold and hot, both external, and internal, it is of admirable uſe; alſo, where, through vehemency of anguiſh the ſick are almoſt deſtroyed, eſpecially in the cholick dolour, being exhibited in Mint-water, (if at the ſame time the Belly be ſoluble.) In the Stone of the Reins, Pleuriſy and Gout.

2. In reſiſting defluxions of all humors, and thin Catarrhs, eſpecially if in their beginning: alſo in all Fluxes of the Inteſtines, whether occaſioned by corroding and peccant humors, or elſe from purging humors, being then given with Maſtich and Terra Sigillata.

3. In Watchings and immoderate Inquietudes, both internally and externally; if externally it be applyed, then four or ſix granes, with three drops of Oyle of Nutmegs, or with a little expreſs't Oyle, make a Suppoſitory of Linnen, which being put up the Noſtrils induces ſleep to admiration: when the ſick ſoundly ſleeps, it may be taken out. So the deſperate Haemorrhagia of the Noſtrils hath been cured, from ſixteen granes of Laudanum Opiat made into two Pills, and one Pill put up either Noſtril.

4. In every kind of Fevers, with Water of Worm-wood and Rue, (which are Febri[•]ugal Specifick Waters) if the heat endure long, after four hours re-iterate one Doſe. In Burning Fevers it quenches thirſt, and procures ſleep, eſpecially when in Fevers ſlumbring with laborious watchings is intermixt.

5. In the Aſthma and Pthiſick, if uſed in Water of Hyſop, they may be long fomented with it. In the Cough there is need of caution, leaſt exhibited, when the ſtrength and natural vigor is much dejected, and ſo be retained, with the abundance of ſickly matter in the Breaſt: for, although it aſſwage the Cough, and procure ſleep, yet it augments the ſtreightneſs of the paſſages of the Breaſt. Wherefore in the Cough it is beſt to give the leſs of it, and alſo to mix with it things extenuating and abſtergent, (d) as Oximel, (e) or that which is made of Marrubium; then it is given moſt powerful, when that which is added renders it thin and ſharp. For, in exhibiting ſuch there is no more danger, than in giving an Antidote; becauſe thoſe which are thin render it moderately thick and contemperate, whereby the dolour is removed ſpeedily. In the inveterate Cough Tragagant (f) is added with good ſucceſs.

6. It conſerves the native heat, corroborates the ſpirits, and augments the natural vigor, eſpecially that in which Musk is (g).

7. It is efficacious againſt Melancholy Affects, Sadneſs beyond reaſon, and Cardiack paſſions (h).

8. We happily uſe it in Vomiting, in Singultus, in the looſened, and debilitate ventricle (i).

9. In excretion of blood, (k) and the immoderate Flux of the Menſes, with Crocus Martis, (l) and red Corals.

10. In the Phrenſy, and Mania, with Aqua vitae, both inwardly and outwardly (m) by anoynting the Temples.

11. In the Epilepſy, it is wont to be given with Spirit of Vitriol, and Eſſence of Camphire, extracted with Oyle of (n) Almonds.

Doſe.

From two, to three, or four granes, if the Belly be ſoluble, it efficaciouſly operates. It is given in Specifick and Appropriate Waters, and mingled with them according as diſeaſes require, and with reſpect to the ſeven principal Members. If the diſtemper be vehement give one Pill in the Evening; long after Supper, at Midnight, another; and in the Morning the third (o).

The uſe of the Electuary is the ſame, only the Doſe muſt be encreaſed. It is given from ʒj. to ʒjſs. in Appropriate Liquor, Wine, or Cinnamon-water. To Women in Child-bed and Infants, it may alſo ſafely be exhibited (p).

(a) Of Amber.

(b) Sigillata of Sileſia.

(c) They only comfort, but do not well correct the Medicament.

(d) Vinegar of Squils.

(e) White.

(f) Species of Diatragacant.

(g) In Cinnamon-water, or Malmeſy-wine.

(h) In Water of Borrage, Bugloſſe, Meliſſa, and decoction of theſe Flowers.

(i) In Water of Mint, Wine, and Cydoniate Water of Cinnamon.

(k) Eſſence of Crocus Martis.

(l) If a Vein be broke.

(m) It muſt never be externally adhibited in the Subſtance, but diſſolved, as Gallius teacheth.

(n) Of Sweet.

(o) Repeating the Doſe always after ſix hours, if the dolour be not abated.

(p) Viz. in urgent neceſſity.

VIII. Odorifick.

HUmane nature is delighted with Odours, and the Spirits thereby greatry refreſhed. Therefore Philagrius on Aetius, not improperly ſaith; that Nature is willingly embraced with delectable Odours, and ſo recreated thereby, and as it were revived, that ſhe recovers her wonted vigour, before oppreſt by the fierceneſs of the Diſeaſe.

For the Odour, drawn by the Noſtrils, is conveighed to the Heart and Brain, and by it the compreſt and ſuffocated Spirit is excited, and its further decay apparently hindred. Yea, there are hot Regions, whereas Pliny (a) notes, a certain People live by Odours only. With reſpect to health, the Air is of very great moment, for whoſoever ſickens by the infection of evil Odour, (b) is difficultly cured, becauſe the ingrateful Odour, with the Spirit, ſubtilly penetrates all parts of the Body, eſpecially the Brain and Breaſt. With the Odour of Elixir of Life, compounded of various Aromaticks, Baptista (c) Porta ſaith, that he hath by manifold experience found, the expiring ſpirit of many to be retained: for the principal Members and vital Spirits, (which by every kind of Venome are firſt of all moleſted and infected) are wonderfully refreſhed by Aromatickſmells, and the venomous Fumes excluded. It is needful the Spirit, with Spirit (d) and Odour, be recreated and reſtored. There are ſweet Odours agreeable, and communicable to our Spirits, the only Authors of Humane Life. We ſee, that to ungrateful Odours, we ſtop our Noſtrils, and hold our Breath, that we may not receive the Stinkes, which we no ſooner perceivably retain, but we are debilitated. When by theſe our ſpirits with Swounings or Convulſions are oppreſt and dejected, as ſoon as we are again ſenſible of ſweet Odours, we are immediatly elevated and refreſht. In like manner, we know the Mouth of the Matrix is turned upward and downward, according to the motion of a pleaſing ſmell: So not only in the Peſt, but alſo in Ungarick Fevers, and ſuch like venemous diſeaſes, the Spirits, which by attracting the Contagion, are infected and contaminated, may (and alſo ought to) be amended and reſtored with perfumes; as may be ſeen in Conradinus his Book of the Ungarick Fever, wherein he deſcribes Candles, and various odoriferous Waters.

In preparing this odoriferous Specifick, which by the flagrancy of its Odour, is wonderful forcible in reſtoring the deficiency of the Vitals, who ſo would follow the proceſs of Paracelſus in his Archidoxes, (e) in preparing it by digeſtion, he may with me looſe both labour and coſt. For [•]ivet, Gumms, and Tragacant in digeſtion are rendred of evil favour.

℞

• Mace.
• Cloves.
• Choice [•]innamon, (f) of each ʒij.
• Amber (g) grieſe ʒj.
• Musk (h) ʒſs.
• Civet (i) ʒij.
• Gumme Arabick ʒj.
• Tragacant, firſt dryed upon a Furnace ʒij.

Grinde theſe two gumms with the Musk. With all, diligently beaten, mix the Civet, and pour upon them Water of the beſt Nampha, (k) or of odoriferous Damaſcena, (according to pleaſure) the Water being prepared of Specifick Odours, and Roſe-water, in which by digeſtion for eight days, a little of Paracelſus his Carbos (l) or occidental Civet is mixed. Pour of this Water through a Cloth or Sieve, as much as ſmall be ſufficient to incorporate the whole, diligently ſtirring it that it may be a Maſs; of which afterward make the likeneſs of Apples, or Pentacles of Gordis, and in a glaſs keep them to harden without digeſtion.

Or it may be thus prepared. ℞

• Waters of Roſemary.
• Lavender.
• White Lillyes.
• Baſilicon.
• Roſes.
• Majoran.
• Spike,

of each what quantity you pleaſe, for the moiſtning of Mace, Cloves, [•]innamon, of each ʒij. theſe Aromaticks being firſt reduced to a moſt fine powder, and moderatly ſearſed, add of pulveriſate Amber ℥ſs. Musk of Alexandria ʒij. [•]ivet ℥j. All being diligently mixed, add pulveriſate gum Arabick ʒij. work them exquiſitely together, and leave them (but firſt add to the whole Tragacant pulveriſate ʒiiij. working it together as before) for one night till all be well incorporated, the next day make them up into Cakes, dry them in a hot place, and lay them up for uſe.

Virtues and uſe.

As Civet by its own Odour expels ordure; ſo this Odoriferous Specifick ejects diſeaſes from the ſick. And as Tirus is mixed in compoſition of Treacle, that it may cauſe the virtue of the other Ingredients to penetrate the principal Members; ſo alſo here for greater penetration Carbos is added, whoſe prevalent ingrateful Odour (yet by digeſtion, as by Experience I have found, it is tranſmuted into a moſt ſweet and delectable ſmell) doth far ſooner penetrate, than all operations of Lillyes, as Theophraſtus truly denotes.

This Odoriferous Specifick is of principal Uſe, when Medicaments, cannot be taken into the Body, as in the Apoplexy and Epilepſy. For many with ſuch Odours are helped, and exceedingly refreſht, not that the Diſeaſe is plainly taken away or cured, but the way for the cure is prepared; becauſe by the virtue of this Odour, communicated to the Body, the Blood is moved, and the Heart above meaſure comforted.

In Apoplexy, Epilepſy, Cholick, Suffocation of the Matrix.

In Peſtilential malignant Air.

In comforting Venus (m) Men may alſo uſe it.

It may be mixed with a little expreſt Oyle of Nutmegs, that it be like an Oyntment, and ſo in the above named Diſeaſes may the more commodiouſly be uſed.

(a) Lib. 7. chap. 1.

(b) Interior, becauſe the Brains and Lungs are infected.

(c) In Natural Magick.

(d) The words of Conradinus, lib. 4.

(e) Lib. 7. Intituled of Odoriferous Specifick.

(f) Or Caſſia Lignea, which is better.

(g) Better is Species of white Bitumen.

(h) Sanies vom Bieſenthier, Musk of Alexandria is beſt, but it is ſold exceeding dear, viz. ℥j. for ſeventeen Coronats.

(i) If the Virile Member or Navel of Women be anointed with Civet, libe[•]ter vitos admittunt.

(k) Read, Naphtha: It is made of flowers of Oranges; See Renodeus lib. 1. ſect. 6 chap. 4. page 449.

(l) Carbos of Paracelſus, of which he no where makes mention, only in his Odoriferous Specifick, Archidox. 7. but left its naked name, without any ſignification, which what it ſhould be, many have doubted. This is nothing elſe, but humane Sulphur or Ordure, ſet for ſome time in digestion, and freed from its ſtinking odour by long digeſtion, whereby it is ſpontaneouſly rendred of moſt excellent Savour, as in the before alleadged place Paracelſus teacheth, and our Author both here, and in the following page well obſerves. He calls it Occidental Civet, reſpecting the difference between it, and that which is brought to as from the Oriental Indies. That Civet which is brought from the Occidental Indies is conſentaneous to us.

But the Occident in Man are the Posteriors, as the Orient is attributed to the former parts. So therefore by the ſimilitude of Occidental Civet he underſtood Mans-dung, by long digestion converted into a moſt pleaſant Odour, which Paracelſus called Carbos, in his Book which he writ ad Carboantes Frieſenden, in which he placed all his ſecrets.

(m) By anointing the virile Member.

(n) Externally to the Noſtrils.

A Specifick (a) Medicament of all the ſeven principal Members.

Conſerve the principal Members, ſaith Paracelſus, and Death will not eaſily invade; for without the Conſervation of the principal Members, no Diſeaſe can be cured. If you would preſerve Life, you moſt not only endeavour to conſerve the Heart, but alſo the Brain, Liver, Lungs, Spleen, Reins, and Gall. For although the Heart be the Center and Root of the Body it ſelf, yet if any other principal Member be deſtroyed, Death unavoidably follows.

℞ Oyle of Amber three or four times rectifyed with Majoran-water, ʒij.

True Spirit of Vitriol (b).

Salt (c) of Cranium of the Microcoſme, of each ℥ſs.

Tincture of Oriental Crocus ʒij.

Tinct. of Granes (d) of Alkermes ʒij.

Salt of Pearls, Corals, of each ℥j.

Oyle of Cinnamon, Mace, of each ʒſs.

Milk of Sulphur, ℥j.

Extract of Spodium, ℥jſs.

Magiſtery of (e) Tartar ℥j.

Diaphoretick Antimony ℥ſs.

Tincture of Crocus of Iron.

selandine.

Rubarb, of each ℥ſs.

Liquor of Cryſtal, Of the Stone (f) of the Microcoſme, of each ℥j.

With the Eſſence of Treacle extracted and thickned, (g) Honey of Juniper, Conſerve of Roſes, adding according to pleaſure Sugar of Roſes, reduce all the above ſaid diligently mixt, to the conſiſtency of an Electuary, adding of Musk and Amber of each ʒj.

By reaſon of the Sympathy of Ventricle with the other Members, ʒij. of Oyle of Vitriol of Copper may be added, with ʒſs. of the diſtill'd Oyle of Nutmegs.

Uſe and D[•]ſe.

The uſe of this Medicament is cheifly in deplorable Diſeaſes, where, by the Phyſician, there is no need of a ſtrict enquiry touching the ſtate of the Sick, or the kind or ſpecies of the evil.

And becauſe in all Diſtempers internal, neceſſarily one (or more) of the ſeven Members is affected, this alſo in all Maladies may moſt ſafely be exhibited. For without the conſervation of the principal Members no Diſeaſe can be cured.

Doſe from five, ſix, or ſeven granes, to ten. In Wine, Water of Carduus-bened, or other appropriate, according the ſeven Members.

(a) Hitherto Univerſals have been ſpoken of, now follow Particulars, which are in number eighteen.

(b) Philoſophick Spirit is more excellent.

(c) Or Magiſtery.

(d) Which is made by extraction of the ſweet ſmelling Apples. See alſo Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition, page.

(e) Of Vitriolate Tartar.

(f) See my Microcoſmical preparations.

(g) Extracted with Spirit of Wine.

Specifick Capital.

Paracelſus attributes many virtues to the volatility (a) of Spirit of Vitriol in curing the Epilepſy: but as yet no cauſe hath been given to me, of ſeeing the faculty of it, practiſed by a Chymiſt, nor could any one affirm to me, that the confirmed Epilepſy could be removed by Spirit of Vitriol only, (b) vulgarly and ſimply prepared.

This following Spirit I have found moſt efficacious in Medicinal uſe.

Spirit of Vitriol.

℞ Vitriol Ungarick, (c) or of Cyprus, or Roman-vitriol, (d) they are much alike, (although that in Sileſia in the Mines auffdem Regmaucel, (e) Huſerus made very much of it, for he prepared his with Minera of Gold, Silver, Iron, and Copper) diſſolve it in diſtill'd Water or May-dew, (f) ſtrein the Solution, afterward place it in Digeſtion in Heat of Aſhes, Sand, Horſe-dung: let it ſtand for a month, then it will eject the Feces to the Superficies, which muſt be ſeparated; again ſet in digeſtion ſo long as till it reject (g) no more Feces: Afterward ſtrein it, and what is clear diſtill (h) in gentle heat in Balneo or Sand, for the ſpace of two or three hours, and the phlegme will come forth, which receive a part, afterward the Spirits follow, (when they begin to aſcend, which by taſting you may eaſily perceive by its ſharpneſs, and you will ſee, as is wont to be in diſtillation of Aqua vitae, the Spirits aſcend in the Alembeck like ſtreiks) which by changing the Receiver muſt be gathered (i) a part. This Spirit of Vitriol reduced to a pleaſant odour, and grateful ſharpneſs, in which there appears no ſenſible corroſion, nor remaining auſterity, but a ſpiritual ſharpneſs, when put upon the tongue, is a profitable medicament, and in curations very neceſſary. Who ſo would further proceed in this diſtillation, by augmenting the fire, the Oyle will come forth, which he muſt gather a part; and of this rectifyed Oyle, let him take one part, and of Spirit of Wine Alcoholizate four or ſix parts, and for certain months (k) digeſt them in a Balneo of dew, afterward diſtill it, and he will have Oyle of Vitriol ſwimming (l) on the top of the Water, of moſt pleaſant odour and excellent taſt, (m) which, being ſeparated by a Separatory, in medicinal uſe is of admirable virtue (n).

(a) The v[•]latility of Spirit of Vitriol, in curing the Epilepſy, is highly commended by Paracelſus, to be exceeding profitable, which is not impoſſible, ſo all things neceſſary be rightly, and duly inſtituted in the preparation. It is very like here, our Author Crollius, not thinking of another preparation of Spirit of Vitriol, in the volatility of which this excellent virtue conſiſts, deſcribes and makes this, viz. from the whole being diſtill'd, after the pouring on of Rain-water, or diſtill'd May-dew, the most ſubtil Spirit of Vitriol comes forth with its volatility, being moſt pleaſantly ſharp; which by experience is proved in diſtillation of Crude Vitr[•]l; but of purged and pu[•]ifyed Vitriol, when the phlegme comes forth, the external veſſels, viz. Alembeck and Receiver, vehemently wax hot, which is not only from the phlegme it ſelf, for when that comes not, during the whole time of the operation and production, this heat of the inſtruments is perceived. And during the time of the coming forth of volatile Spirit of Vitriol, for the moſt part in the glaſs will appear little veins or ſtrerks, and with the Arematick and volatile Spirit it ſelf comes forth a ſharp moisture, which in the following manner is purdy drawn forth and ſeparated. ℞ Vitriol well parifyed and digeſted, diſtill it by Retort in an open fire, ſo as immediately after the phlegme all the Spirits may follow with it, or as much as can be done in ſhort time. Theſe being in the Receiver, while all is very hot, remove that Recipient, and apply another ſpeedily to the Alembeck, well and aptly fixed, and wartly placed. And you will preſently ſee the volatile Spirit to paſs the Alembeck into the Receiver, which gathered a part, diligently keep. From ſix or eight pound of Vitriol you will ſcarcely have of this volatile Spirit above ʒiij. or ℥ſs. at most.

(b) The Epilepſy not hereditary, that is not tranſplanted but otherwiſe cauſed, by Spirit of Vitriol only and ſimply prepared, may be cured, if in preparation and adminiſtration all be rightly done. Diſſolve true Ʋngarick Vitriol (not corrupted) in diſtill'd May-dew, the Feces removed, and the Menſtruum taken off, (not quite) but ſo as juſt enough to cover the Vitr[•]ol remain, ſet it in a cold place to Cryſtallize, afterward in the Sun or a Hot-houſe dry it. Of this Vitriol dryed ℞ five or ſix pound diſtill by Retort in an open fire, both the Phlegme and all the Spirits. The Cuput Mortuum taken out grind, and joyn it with the Phlegme and Spirits; repeat the ſame diſtillation by eight times cohobating, and the ninth time the work will be finiſhed. You will have a moſt penetrating Spirit of Vitriol, a principal Arcanum in the Epilepſy. For if of this ℈ſs. or ℈ j. be given in ℥j. of Water of Peonyroot or Lavender, juſt at the time of the Fit, it removes it: and if afterward (other things requiſite, both in meat and drink being obſerved) it be daily taken, eſpecially in decreaſe of the Moon, it moſt powerfully expels the Diſeaſe.

(c) The green is beſt, not the blew.

(d) It is pune.

(e) There Robbers uſed to take Cloths, and other things from Travellers.

(f) Either diſtill'd, or at leaſt filtred, becauſe it is gathered from impure herbs.

(g) Alſo there are dregs at the bottom, and fetid Sulphur.

(h) Diſtill it to a Skin, and in a cold place ſet it to Cryſtalize, and gather the Cryſtals, as oft as you can. ℞ Five, or ſix, or ſeven pound diſtill it by Retort in an open fire.

(i) Ʋrging it ſo long until all the ſharp Spirits come forth.

(k) For one, two, or three. In a Phiol hermetically cloſed.

(l) It can ſcarcely be believed, ſince nothing ſwims on the top.

(m) Alſo this Oyle of Vitriol is made ſweet in this manner.

Sweet Oyle of Vitriol.

Boil this Oyle in a new Iron-pan, with common water, ſo long as till the corroſive Salt may be gathered in the bottom of the Pan, and then the remaining Oyle will be ſweet. The ſame performs red-hot Iron, being often extinguiſhed in the Oyle of Vitriol. But from theſe [〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉], the virtues of the Oyle are much diminiſhed, therefore its medicinal effects cannot be great.

(n) Of greater efficacy is Philoſophical Spirit of Vitriol, deſcribed above in Butter of Antimony; it is indeed of wonderful virtue in the Epilepſy, Apeplexy, and all Affects of the Head and Ventricle, eſpecially the volatile Spirit, whoſe preparation is known to very few, it is not at all Corroſive, but hath a grateful ſonerneſs, and its virtues are more evident.

Another Deſcription (a) of Spirit of Vitriol.

℞ Of crude Vitriol, cleanſed in the manner deſcribed a little above, 2 lib. or more, diſtill it, and with moſt ſtrong fire force it, that the Spirit and Oyle may come forth: To the Liquor come forth, add two parts of diſtill'd Rain-water, and in Balneo again diſtill it; then the Spirit of Vitriol rendred moſt ſubtil in this rectification with Rainwater, will be elevated and come forth, leaving a moſt ſharp Oyle in the bottom. This Spirit mingled with the Rain-water is exceeding penetrative, and in the Ungarick Fever and other Burning Fevers, is wont to operate moſt efficaciouſly.

(a) Here in this diſcription, our Author is almoſt come to the true deſcription of volatile Spirit of Vitriol.

But it is only volatile Spirit of Vitriol, mixt with Rain-water, which Water is difficultly ſeparated: yet according to the method I deliver above, you may have the volatile Spirit a-part. To exterminate the Epilepſy of Children, moſt efficacious is my Antepileptick Spirit of Vitriol of Children, the deſcription and uſe where of There faithfully communicate.

Antepileptick Spirit of Vitriol of Children.

℞ Ungarick Vitriol, exceedingly well purifyed 4 lib. add of Urine of Children, freſh gathered 8 lib. In a veſſel well cloſed digeſt them for ſome time in Balneo, afterward in the ſame diſtill a double Phlegme (till the matter be dry) the firſt of which is a famous Paregorick in high and Podagrical dolours, applyed by gently ſomenting the affected part therewith: The other is an excellent Opthalmick, for all kinds of Affects of the Eyes, moſt profitable. The Caput Mortuum pulveriſate diſtill by an Earthen Retort in an open fire, at firſt very gently, afterward more vehemently urge into a capacious Receiver for that purpoſe annexed; the Spirits being come forth, after them a moſt precious Liquor will iſſue out of a Sulphurous ſmell and fouriſh taft, which by Retort rectify once or twice, and in a glaſs very well cloſed keep it for uſe. This all Epilepſy of Children doth perfectly expel. Of this ℞ ℈ j. Water of Peony-roots, and Flowers of Tilia, of each ℥j. mix them and keep it.

Of this mixture give (in the Fit, before the Members be contracted and rendred con[•]ſive) half a ſpoonful, and a little after they will recollect their ſenſes and come to themſelves, which perceived, give a little more, and ſo alſo the third time. But if the Fit be about to return, repeat the ſame proceſs thrice, and doubt not but the ſecond time, this diſeaſe very familiar with Children and Infants, may be wholly rooted out and expell'd, eſpecially if afterward Confortatives be applyed to the Brain, ſuch are Magiſtery of Corals and Pearls, and Magiſtery of Mans-skull; and alſo our Antepileptick Tablets, which are deſcribed in Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition, not that of Franckfort, page.

An Epileptick Medicament.

Firſt, ^[70] It is convenient to imbibe Vitriol (a) calcined to a yellowneſs, with Spirit of Wine, that it may be made a Maſs.

Of this ℞ 1 lib. and a half.

Shavings of man's-skull that hath been Executed.

Miſsletoe of the Oake (c).

Elks-hoofs.

Granes of Peony, (d) of each ℥j.

All theſe cut, beaten, and afterwards mixt, diſtill by Retort obſerving degrees of fire, laſtly with violent heat force it.

Of the Liquor come forth, firſt rectified in Balneo, as above.

℞ 1 lib. of Caſtor.

Species of ſweet Diamoſch, of each ℥ſs.

Anacardine (e) ʒvj.

Afterward add Spirit of Wine 4 lib.

Salt of Peony ʒj.

Liquor of Salt of Pearls, of Corals, of each ʒj.

Oyle of Aniſe, of Amber, of each ℈ij.

Mix and digeſt them in Balneo for a Month.

Ʋſe and Doſe.

Half a ſpoonful of the ſaid Liquor, or one ſpoonful, is given in Water of Peony, after the taking of this let the Patient faſt three hours.

(a) Purifyed.

(b) Never buried, or never comitted to the Earth.

(c) When it ought to be gathered. See Practica, &c. of our Edition page.

(d) Gathered in the Month of July, before the riſing of the Sun.

(e) Viz. Honey of Anacardine.

(f) To the cure of the Falling-ſickneſs alſo, and of the moſt inveterate, wonderful proſitable, and very powerful is.

1. The Arcanum or Spirit of Cerebrum humani, the preparation of which is extant is Practica Chymiatrica, page. It is taken in the Decreaſe of the Moon.

2. Is double Epileptick Powder, made of Cinnabar of Antimony, of famous virtues. See the Deſcription and Doſe in Practica Chym. &c. page.

3. Powder of the Back-bone of a Wheſel, or of the Back-bone of a Serpent or Viper.

4. Preſervative Powder of the Dung of a Black-cow, ſee Practica, page.

5. Powder of Livers of green Frogs, with which the moſt Excellent Frederick the fourth Elector of the Palatinate, was freed from a greivous Epilepſy, of high and fixed roots, which he had contracted in his Youth, and never in all his life after had any one Fit.

6. An Amulet of a Shrub found in the Willow-tree, even in the moſt inveterate Epilepſy, of all other internals it eaſily obtains the priority, which without all impiety and ſuperſtition, both in gathering and applying is admirable. Although no certain reaſon of this Amulet can be given, its acting being abſtruſe and remote from ſence: yet hitherto being very often confirmed by experience, the certainty of its virtue is apparently manifeſt. Touching which more at large in Practica Chym. of our Edition, page.

7. There is alſo an Antepileptick Confection in uſe, which by other Phyſicians much commended, is ſaid to be delivered by Paracelſus himſelf to Ferdinando King of the Romans, which without doubt wants not ſingular virtues; this I thought good here to annex to the former.

Antepileptick Confection of Paracelſus.

Firſt, From three Skulls of Men not buried, that periſhed by a violent Death, and dryed in the Air, being ſomewhat groſsly pulveriſate, by retort at firſt in gentle fire of Sand, afterward gradually encreaſed, and at length by fire of ſuppreſſion diſtill a Liquor, into a large capacious Receiver for that purpoſe annexed, which Liquor by diſtillation draw off from the ſame Feces the third time, at length by Alembeck rectify it. Of this Liquor ℞ ℥vij. or ℥viij. Add Species of ſweet Diamoſch ℥ſs. Caſtor, Honey of Anacardine, of each ʒiij. and again by Retort in Aſhes diſtill it: Laſtly, add of Liquor of Pearls ℈iiij. Oyle of Vitriol, or rather the Antepileptick Spirit above deſcribed ℈ j. Of this mixture to the Epileptick perſon daily give one ſpoonful, in a morning faſting, continuing it for nine days together. With this only Medicament, it is reported Paracelſus effected wonderous cures. And at Caeſars requeſt communicated it to him, but asked the King, whether the Compounders of Syrups could effect ſuch things.

8. To the ſame Paracelſus is aſcribed the Eſſence of Mans-skull, which by reaſon of its mucilaginous conſiſtency he was wont to call it Galreda of Mans-skull, others call it Gelatina, of like virtues in expelling the Falling-ſickneſs, which is more pernitious than the Lernaean Hydra.

Galreda, or Gelatina of Mans-skull.

℞ Filings of Mans-skull never buried, and freed from all accidental humor, with Salviat Alcohol of Wine, covering them ſix fingers, digeſt them half a Month, then in the manner of Aqua fortis by Retort force it, repouring on the diſtill'd Liquor, with the Caput mortuum again digeſt it, and as before diſtill it, repeat the ſame operation the third time. Then circulate the whole abſtract for ſome time, and by gentle heat in Balneo, abſtract the Alcohol of Wine, and the remaining Eſſence, like a Coagulum or Galreda, keep for uſe. This is a true curative of the Epilepſy, if certain granes of it be exhibited in a convenient Vehicle.

The 9. is Potable Silver or Tincture of Silver, the deſcription whereof ſee Practica Chymiatrica, page.

10. Is Epileptick-water, ſee Practica, &c. page.

11. Is Magiſtery of Mans-skull, which is thus made: Upon Cranium-pulveriſate pour Spirit of Vitriol, and ferment it, afterward twice or thrice abſtract it, and a moſt excellent Magiſtery of Mans-skull will remain.

Apoplectick.

A famous Apopletick Aqua vitae.

℞

• Flowers of Lillys of the Valley, (a)
• Of Tilia.
• Peony.
• Primroſes.
• Lavender.
• Sage.
• Betony.
• Roſemary.

Black (b) and ſweet wild Cherries, gathered in the decreaſe of the Moon, (c) of each a convenient quantity. All theſe being beaten and mixt, (or the Flowers a-part, and Cherries a-part diſtill'd,) add Muſtard-ſeed (d) beaten one or two pound, ſet it in putrefaction, pouting upon it a convenient quantity of common (e) water, in which a little Hops and Ferment have been boiled, that the whole may be fermented, afterward according to Art diſtill it, and from thence draw forth an inflamable Spirit, (f) which circulate with a like quantity of the preceding Spirit of Vitriol; and of it in the Apoplexy give half a ſpoonful, reſpecting both the Diſeaſe and Patient, to which may be added one drop or two of Oyle of Amber (g).

Externally alſo, the Temples and Crown of the Head may profitably be anointed with that Liquor.

(a) Dryed.

(b) Freſh.

(c) The time of gathering them needs not ſo exactly be obſerved.

(d) That is Flower of Mustard-ſeed.

(e) May-dew gathered upon Wheat is better.

(f) Which keep a-part, and in like manner the phlegm of the Caput Mortuum, with the phlegme make a Lixivium, which by Evaporating reduce to the Conſiſtency of Honey, and with the reſerved Spirit, with a ſufficient quantity of Argilla, impaſte it; and by Retort, upon other Flowers a little dryed, distill it into a most capacious Receiver, this red Liquor afterward from the Flowers rectify by a Cucurbit, and what firſt comes forth, distill by a Phiol with a long Neck.

(g) Moſt excellent indeed is this our Authors Antapoplectick-water, that uſed by me is more ſimple, being made only of Flowers of Lillys of the Valley, and of Lavender, the deſcription whereof is extant in Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition, page.

Of admirable virtue is this Water in the Apoplexy: For it preſerves from it, and if the body be already afflicted therewith, it diſſolves the diſeaſe. In the Paralyſy of the Tongue, it is ſingularly profitable. Doſe half a ſpoonful.

Oyle of Amber.

In preparing this, there is need of more, than common diligence, for, it requires convenient and due fire. The moſt pure and white Amber (not yellow) (a) which in the Sea is meerly generated of Bitumen, we uſe in Medicine.

Therefore ℞ Fragments of white Amber (viz. 2 or 3 lib.) and in a groſs manner beat them, but grinde them not to powder; firſt waſh away the filth, if any be, with common water, put them into a Cucurbit or Alembeck, not too high, and upon them pour Water of Roſes and Betony (b) (this is done that the Oyle may not burns and that by the Vehicle of theſe Waters, it may more eaſily begin to diſtill[•] put on a capacious Head, with a ſufficiently large Neck, and a Receiver aptly placed and annexed; the joynings of the glaſſes being every where well cloſed, diſtill it in Sand, obſerving a convenient and conſtant degree of fire, yet ſo as it wax not cold, (for then it will be black like pitch, and break the glaſs) and the diſtillation be at an end. Alſo beware the fire be not too hot, for ſo the Recipient will be endangered.

First. The Water and white Oyle will come forth with the Spirits like Clouds, afterward the Spirit will come no more forth viſibly, but in the Head ſtreiks will appear, as is ſeen in diſtillation of Spirit of Wine; at length the yellow Oyle comes; here ceaſe from diſtilling, or change the Recipient, and gather the Oyles a part.

Laſtly, in ſublimation the Salt aſcends, in the bottom the Capu[•] Mortuum remains like crums black and light.

Before the Oyle of white Amber be rectified, it muſt be firſt well waſht in common water, ſtirring it about often; afterward rectify it with Water of Roſes or Ma[•]an, by gentle heat in Balneo. After this rectification, it may alſo be further rectifyed, by being oftentimes mixed with freſh Roſe or Majoran water, always after ſeparation of the Oyle from the Water, renewing the ſame Water. So the fetid odour is wont to be removed.

From 1 lib. of this Amber after rectification, you will ſcarcely have above three or four Lotones of true white oyle.

Salt of Amber.

The Salt, elevated in ſublimation by force of fire, gather and diſſolve it in Majoranwater, filter the Water, and in Balneo leiſurely abſtract it; again diſſolve, filter, and coagulate it, this re-iterate often; then you will have a moſt efficacious Diuretick Salt: of which mention is made above (c).

Virtues of Oyle of Amber.

It may deſervedly be called the moſt efficacious European Opobalſamum, becauſe by its own faculty it exceeds all other Remedies in curing the Apoplexy and Epilepſy. It was once called Sacred, by reaſon of its occult and admirable virtues.

1. In the Peſt, one drop morning and evening chafed about the Noſtrils, prevents from venemous Infection. It is ſometimet given from ℈ j, to ℈ij. in Water of Carduus-bened.

2. It is exceeding profitable to ſuch as are in danger to be afflicted with dangerous diſeaſes of the Head, as the Apoplexy, Paralyſy, and Epilepſy. For if one or two drops of this Oyle be taken upon an empty Stomach, (d) in appropriate Waters, viz. of Betony, Tilia, Lavender, Black Cher[•]ies, &c. there will be no fear of being invaded by thoſe diſeaſes. A like efficacious are Tablets of Rotula's made of Sugar, and mixt with ſome drops of this Oyle. And for any one that is already infeſted with the Apoplexy, Epilepſy, or Paralyſy, there is not a more excellent Remedy, than ſome drops of diſtill'd Oyle of white Amber, infuſed in Epileptick (e) Spirit and exhibited. It is alſo profitable to anoint the Neck and Noſtrils with the ſaid Oyle, and certainly the diſeaſe will be expell'd thereby, and the diſeaſed ſpeedily recover ſence and motion; in like manner a perſume of the ſame white Amber, ſprinkled upon burning coals, and conveighed to the Noſtrils of the Epileptick in the time of the fit, very much abates it.

3. The Nerves, Veins, or Nervous parts, infeſted with the Cramp, or ſuch like contractures, may profitably be anointed with this Oyle. (f) It is thus uſed, mix a little of it with Ungents, with which anoint the affected parts, by which the Nerves are wont to be reſtored.

4. One or two drops, mingled with Water of wild Alexander, and inwardly taken expells the Stone, and other ſuperfluities of the urinal paſſages (g).

5. If ℈ſs. or ℈ j. be infuſed in Water of Mugwort, Vervain, or Malmeſy-wine, and be drunk by a Woman in labour, it accelerates the Birth (h).

6. It is profitable in cold defluxions of the Head, for by the continued uſe of this they are conſumed, and the Brain comforted.

7. If the Noſtrils, and pit of the Breaſt or Heart, be anointed with ſome drops of this Oyle, in Women which have ſuffocation, precipitation, and ſtrangulation of the Wombe, it abates the motion of the Matrix. Of like Efficacy are Rotula's of Oyle of Amber made with Sugar, if one or two of them be taken.

8. It alſo helps in Swounings, Languiſhing and Palpitation of the Heart.

9. It comforts not only the Faculty of the Vital virtue of the Heart, but alſo of the Animal virtue of the Brain, and natural vigor of the Liver; and therefore in concoction and digeſtion it is of admirable uſe.

10. In Fevers, three drops in Water of Carduus-bened, being taken before the fit, (i) and the ſick laid to ſweat in Bed, expells the Fever.

11. In retention of the Urine, three or four drops taken in Water of Strawberries or Wine, wonderfully provokes Urine (k).

12. In drying up the Catarrh it is helpful (l).

13. Dolours of the Teeth, occaſioned by defluxions, it cures, if mixed with Plantainwater, and the mouth gargled therewith.

14. In the Jaundies, it is given with Water of Endive, Bindeweed, Succory, Selandine.

15. In the Cholick ℈ j. or ʒſs. given in Beer.

16. In ſuffocation of the Matrix ſeven or eight drops in Water of Peneroyal.

17. In accelerating the Birth and after burthen, ſeven or eight drops in Water of Savine or Mugwort (m).

18. In retention of the Menſes, ſeven or eight drops in Water of Meliſſa.

19. In Contractures, ſome Contractures of Hands and Feet have been reſtored by anointing with this Oyle of Amber.

20. In Vomiting Blood, three drops in Water of Colts-foot, Tormentil, Sloes.

21. The Vertigo and Scotoma it cures.

22. Stupefaction of the Brain, it miraculouſly removes.

23. It comforts the Sight, with Water of Fennel.

24. In prickings of the Sides it is efficaciouſly adhibited.

Doſe.

From four, ſix, ſeven, ten drops, to ℈ j. reſpecting the diſeaſe and complexion (n).

(a) But if white Amber cannot be had, which is more rare and pretious, than the yellow; the yellow, if by Artifice firſt reduced to a whiteneſs, may be equally as good; which may thus be performed.

The Artificial Preparation of white Amber.

℞ Yellow Amber 1 lib. put it in a ſtrong Earthen Cucurbit, upon it put of Sea-ſalt, or in defect of that Salt-gem, or of the beſt common Salt 2 lib. Pour on as much Rainwater, as ſhall ſuffice to diſſolve the Salt, which being diſſolved, pour on more freſh Rain-water, afterward put on a Blind-head upon the Cucurbit, and boil it continually with conſtant fire for fourteen whole days; then take out a ſmall part of it, break it, and try it: If it be ſufficiently white, forbear any further boiling; if otherwiſe, continue it longer, till it be perfectly white. Note. In the boiling, care muſt be taken to ſupply the defect of Water, by ſtill adding as oſt as need is, other hot water.

(b) Some only distill by Retort, without the Vehicles of diſtill'd Waters, yet always obſerving the various Oyles that come forth, which they diligently gather apart. Firſt the white Oyle comes forth, afterward the yellow, then the red. Theſe Oyles they afterward rectify. By others are added fragments of Amber, or white pure ſand, or elſe calcined Flints; for all theſe are of ſuch force, that they do as it were ſuppreſs the boiling Amber, nor do they permit that by Retort it run or flow into the Receiver: which indeed is a more commodious way, and for distilling of Oyle of Amber more ſecure.

(c) In the Chapter of Diureticks.

(d) By continuing the uſe thereof.

(e) Againſt the Epilepſy and Apoplexy.

(f) To corroborate the joynts, Oyle of Amber, with a like quantity of Oyle of Vitriol, is an excellent Remedy in corr[•]orating the joynts.

(g) The Gravel and Tartar, eſpecially of the Reins, if one or two drops of Oyle of Turpentine be mixed therewith.

(h) It will more ſtrongly operate, if five or ſix drops of Oyle of Cumin, or Carraways be added.

(i) Yet with that which comes firſt forth in the preparation.

(k) Or in Wine of Flints, of which above in the Chapter of Diureticks.

(l) A bag of powder of ground Pine, ſprinkled with Oyle of Amber, and worn upon the Coronale Suture.

(m) Or if eight or nine drops be put upon the Navel, it expells the young, either alive or dead.

(n) It is very profitable to the Navel. It may externally be uſed in the following manner.

The external uſe of Oyle of Amber.

℞

• Oyle of Amber ℥j.
• Honey 1 lib.
• Common Salt ℥ij.

Mix them, and inſtead of a Plaiſter, apply it to burning Ulcers: it extracts the heat, aſſwages the dolour, and alſo cures, die Mundſuche.

Of this Oyle ℞ ℥j. diligently mix it with 1 lib. of Opodeldoch, it ſo exceedingly comforts, that it preſerves Ulcers from all accidents, eſpecially it defends them from heats and humors: alſo it draws out little Bones from Wounds, Splinters, or ſmall parts of Lint, by the imprudence of the Chyrurgeon too deeply illapſed.

Apoplectick Balſome (a).

℞

• Expreſt Oyle of Nutmegs ℥ij. (b)
• Ambergreiſe ʒj. of the black (c) ʒjſs.
• Musk ʒjſs.
• Civet ʒijſs.
• Diſtill'd Oyles of Lavender, in which flowers of Lillyes of the Valley have been ſteeped ʒſs.
• Of Cinnamon ℈ſs.
• Majoran ʒſs.
• Cloves ſix drops.
• Amber ʒj.
• Rue ʒſs.

From all theſe, mixt according to Art, in a juſt Conſiſtency, make a Balſome: If it be thought good to add Peruvianus his Odoriferous Balſome, it may be added to the whole.

• Virtues and Uſe.

  • 1. It wonderfully helps ſuch as are afflicted with the Apoplexy, Epilepſy, and Vertigo, if the extremities of the Noſtrils, Temples, and Crown of the Head, and alſo the Palat in urgent neceſſity, be anointed therewith day and night by intervals.

• For Preſervation.

  • 2. Againſt malignant and Peſtiferous Air.
  • 3. It refreſhes all the Animal and Vital Spirits.
  • 4. It is an Arcanum in the Cholick, (d) if the Navel be anointed therewith.
  • 5. Diſtempers of the Matrix it wonderfully reſiſts, if the Ventricle, Navel, (e) and alſo the Naturals of a Woman afflicted with Suffocation be therewith anointed, hereby ſhe will preſently be refreſhed: If at the ſame time alſo to the Noſtrils, fetid odours be applyed, as Castor, Aſſa faetida, &c. (f)

The external uſe, as before: If with a little of this Oyle, the extremities of the Noſtrils be anointed, that ſweet odour will ſcarcely vaniſh in a day or two. (g)

(a) It is called Auſtriack. It is most profitable to the Aged. This Compoſition is by ſome aſcribed to Craton of Kraſſthelm.

(b) The quantity of ℥ij. of Oyle of Nutmegs is too much: This Compoſition is thereby made more hard, and unſavoury to be taken; therefore ℥j. of it is enough for the other ingredients.

(c) White is better.

(d) Eſpecially by reaſon of the Civet, which otherwiſe anointed is wont to diſturbe the Belly.

(e) Eſpecially, if of it in Linnen a Peſſary be made, and put up the genitals of Women.

(f) Alſo Oyle of Anthrax, S. of Pit-coals, or a fume of Partridge-feathers, or elſe of the proper Hairs burnt, Oyle of Mans-blood, or of G[•]ats-blood.

(g) It muſt be kept in a veſſel of Gold or Silver Gilt. The elegant deſcription of our Apoplectich Balſome. See in Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition at Lipſienſis, page.

Opthalmick.

℞

• Of Malmeſy Wine 1 lib.
• Diſtill'd-water of whites of Eggs boiled hard 1 lib.
• Water of Mans-blood ℥j.
• Water of white Roſes, of red Roſes, of each ℥iij.
• Water of Selandine, Rue,
• Eye-bright, Fennel,
• Valerian, Fumitory,
• Peneroyal, of each ℥ij.
• Virgins-honey one ſpoonful and a half.
• Roch-Allum ℥ſs.
• Sugar Candied,
• White Vitriol, of each ℥ſs.
• Campher ʒiij.
• Salt of Eye-bright,
• Fennel,
• Saturne, of each ʒj.
• Salt of Pearls,
• Corals, of each ℈ij.
• Cloves,
• Ginger,
• Maſtich, of each ʒj.
• Aloes ℥ſs.

Tutia prepared, (that is, in Roſe-water, and a like quantity of Cretick-wine, ſix times extinguiſhed, and finely Pulveriſate) ℥jſs.

Grinde of theſe, ſuch as are to be ground, and mix them, put them in a cloſe Veſſel, and let them ſtand in digeſtion of heat for one month, or, which is better, expoſe them to the Air, Sun, and Dew for forty days, afterward the liquor may be commodiouſly uſed.

This may, according to pleaſure, be prepared, and expoſed in an Aurichaelcine Veſſel.

Note. The Aloes, with the aforeſaid Waters, muſt firſt be mingled, and by long ſtirting together, be as it were, reduced to Water, and become like filth, (a) and be imbodied with the Water, then added to the reſt (b).

Uſe.

1. In all Affects of the Eyes, as Inflamations, Bloodſhot, Cloudineſs, Fiſtula's, and ſuch like.

The way of Application.

Let the ſick in Bed, lye upon his back, and with a black Feather (of a Hen) inject a tear, or drop of the Water, into his open Eyes; let the ſick open and ſhut his Eyes often, that the Water put into the Cavities, may be diffuſed all-over the Eyes, do this twice or thrice a day, and he will be cured.

If Cloudineſs be above, or below the Cornea, make a powder of Sugar-candy, burnt Allum, and the Bone of the Fiſh Sepia, (c) but beat it very ſmall, and ſearſe it through a very fine Searſe, that it may be an impalpable powder; when the Patient goes to Bed, through a ſmall Quill, blow a little of this powder into the Eye, and preſently inſtill one drop of the Water, (d) let him cloſe his Eyes and ſleep, for it will very quickly waſh out.

Or if there be Spots in the Eyes, with ℥ſs. of this Opthalmick Liquor, mix of Oyle of Brick four times rectified, and of Oyle of Fennel once rectified, of each four drops, alſo two drops of rectified Oyle of Amber, and of this Liquor twice in a day, viz. morning and evening, inject one or two drops into the Eye.

A wonderful and ſtupendious Opthalmick is made of Crabs and Selandine, which, if in due time, and with requiſite Artifice it be prepared, doth moſt excellently reſtore the ſight almoſt quite loſt, and all wounds (e) in the ſpace of twenty four hours conglutinates.

(a) Shavings or fragments.

(b) In Balnco, if Aloes Succotrine be digeſted in Water, it will be ſpontaneouſly reſolved, and leave the Feces behind.

(c) Calcined.

(d) Of the Opthalmick.

(e) Except a Nervous wound.

(f) For the Imbecillity of the Sight, and other Chronical vices of the Eyes, various Waters are given. This which our Author propoſes, although it have many ingredients, yet that, which is prepared of the best, is beſt. There are two only which from a Specifick propriety many ways ſharpen the Sight, and reſtore the Eyes howſoever hurt, almoſt to a miracle. Thoſe are Arcanums of Valerian whole, and of Eye-bright, plainly Philoſophically prepared, after the ſame manner I have noted before, viz. where the Water, with the Spirit, is drawn forth by diſtillation, and then from the Caput Mortuum a Salt extracted, which with the ſame Spirit drawn forth by diſtillation, in digesting is united, and afterward with the ſame in an open fire rendred ſpiritual, is diſtill'd upon the like Herb, before put into the Receiver, as above is deſcribed in Spirit of Tartar; which extracting an Eſſence from that Plant, at length by Retort in a fire of dry Balneum is produced, and worthily may be called an Arcanum. Doſe from three drops to eight or ten. See alſo Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition, page.

Moreover, if to Opthalmick-waters, be added a little of the Specifick of Gall of the Pikefiſh the deſired effect more ſwiftly follows, yea, hereby even Haws, Cloudines, and the Pin and Web of the Eyes, moſt happily vaniſh. See Practica Chymiatrica, page.

Of the Whites of Eggs alſo is prepared a moſt excellent Water, which conſolidates all kinds of wounds in the Eyes without any ſcar, and is of admirable virtue; the way of preparing it, ſee in Practica Chymiatrica, page.

Alſo the deſcription of the Opthalmick-water, made of Selandine and Crabs, is extant in the ſame page, which hath recovered Eyes hurt almoſt to deſparation, and their Wounds moſt virtuouſly in twenty four hours conglutinates. For dimneſs, redneſs, and tears of the Eyes, our Water made of Sugar Candy, and purified Vitriol, is deſcribed in Practica Chymiatrica, page.

There is alſo deſcribed the Opthalmick-water of Succory-flowers, page.

There is likewiſe another moſt excellent Water, powerful in removing Haws, Suffuſions, &c. of the Eyes, and for clarifying the Sight, of admirable virtue.

• ℞ Water of Roſes,
• Selandine,
• Fennel,
• Eye-bright,
• Parſely, of each ℥ij.

Add of Sublimate Mercury, moſt finely pulveriſate ℈ſs. when it is diſſolved. filter the Water, and keep it. Of this daily, in the morning faſting, put one or two drops into the affected Eyes.

Hereto may be referr'd Saphyrine-water of Anhelmus Boetius de Boodt, Tract. de gemmis, lib. 2. chap. 43. page 95. An Opthalmick-water Angeli Sala, made of Engliſh Tin. Alſo an Opthalmick-water of the ſame Author, made of Copper, deſcribed in the Spagirick Review of the ſeven Planets, page, 88, and 91. which are of admirable virtues.

Odontalgick (a).

An Anodyne Oyle.

℞ Oyle of Cloves rectifyed ℥ſs. diſſolve in it ʒſs. of Campher, add afterward Spirit of Turpentine (b) four times rectifyed ℥ſs. This mixed liquor keep for neceſſary uſe.

Ʋſe.

One or two drops, with Cotton put into the hollowneſs of the Akeing-tooth, or applied to the Tooth affected, removes the dolour (c).

Another Water of Like efficacy.

℞

• Betony,
• Origan,
• Sage,
• Mentaſtrum, ^[71]
• Water-pepper, or Arſmatt,
• Shavings of Guaiacum,
• Shavings of Tamatick, of Box, of each one handful.

Pour upon them Opiatick Spirit of Wine, (viz. that which is left in Preparation of Laudanum,) till they be covered three or four fingers, let them ſtand in a warm place, the Veſſel being well cloſed, till the Spirit be tinged. Of this tinged Spirit let the Patient hold a little in his Mouth, to that part where the Akeing teeth are, after ſome time he may let it out, and take in more, if need be. If the the Tooth be hollow, dip a little Cotton in the liquor, and put it into the Cavity. This moſt efficaciouſly aſſwages dolours of the Teeth (d).

(a) Various Odentalgicks are in uſe by Practitioners. The following, by me familiarly uſed, are moſt ſafe.

1. Is a Sorrel-root cut into ſmall pieces, dryed, and applied to the Akeing-tooth, it extracts the ſuperfluous humor, and ſo removes the dolour: It is gathered in Spring, and Autumn, ſee Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition, page.

2. The like performs a decoction of the greater Burr-root, made with Vinegar, being held for ſome time in the Mouth: and a decoction of the Root of Urtica Major, performs the like, if the dolour ariſe from diſtillation of Rheume, ſee Practica, &c.

3. If powder of Galls be ten or twelve times Imbibed in Juice of the Root of Baſtard Pellitory, dryed and mixt with Ferment, and made up into little Balls, and ſo applyed, it ſuddainly mitigates moſt vehement dolours of Teeth, renders them more faſt, kills the Worms growing in their Cavities, and extracts all defluxions falling upon the Gums, and comforts them very much.

4. Oyle of Box, the preparation of which, and way of applying, is extant in Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition, page.

(b) It may be omitted, by reaſon of its ungrateful Taſt.

(c) The ſame performs Oyle of Campher, alſo Oyle of Lignum Heraclinum.

(d) For inſtammation of the Teeth, very profitable is a decoction of Guaiacum, with the White of an Egge, and ſixed Nitro, being deteined in the Mouth. Alſo ℞ a ſmall part of Laudanum Opiat, temper it with Oyle of Cloves, and with Cotton apply it to the Ak[•]ingTeeth.

Pectorale.

Milk of Sulphur.

℞ Of yellow Sulphur beaten or ſifted, or of flowers of Sulphur, (b) one part, and Salt of Tartar three parts, (c) put them in a glaſs with a large Orifice, place the glaſs (firſt well Lured) in Sand, pour upon the Sulphur and Tartar diſtill'd Rain-water, till they be covered ſix fingers; the fourth part of the glaſs, which is vacant, muſt ſtand above the Sand: put fire under it ſucceſſively, that it may boil, diligently ſtir it with a wooden Spatula, until the Sulphur in the boiling be almoſt all diſſolved, which will be in the ſpace of five or ſix hours, for then the Liquonwaxeth red, moderately thickning it ſelf, like a Lixivium: If the Water in boiling be evaporated (d) pour on other hot water. Laſtly, when the Sulphur is almoſt all diſſolved, and the liquor on the top remains red, the thickneſs of two or three fingers, then while it is hot filter it through Brown-paper, and preſently, before it be cold, upon it pour Wine (e) (ſome uſe diſtill'd Vinegar, but Wine is better) gently, yet ſomewhat ſwiftly, and with an high deſcent, ſo long as till it acquire the colour of thick Milk. This afterward in a peculiar glaſs keep apart, and proceed in the ſame manner with the remaining hot Solution and Wine: Laſtly, all the milky liquor mix, and ſet it in a warm place, until the whiteneſs of the Sulphur have ſeparated it ſelf, by deſcending from the Wine to the bottom, being then of a blew and red colour; afterward abſtract the Wine by inclination, and pour on diſtill'd Rain-water, mixing them: let them ſtand one day and night, then again pour off that Water, and pour on freſh; repeating the labour often, until no more blackneſs, or impurity appear in the Water, nor any ſenſible fetor: then after due Reſidence, and Effuſion of Water, dry it by it ſelf in a Hot-houſe, and keep it, being like fine Flower, or elſe before it be plainly dry, mix it with Cinnamon-water, or other appropriate Water, and before it be adhibited to Medicinal uſe, diligently ſtir it (f).

Virtues, Uſe, and Doſe, of Milk of Sulphur.

• 1. It is a Balſome of the radical moiſture.
• 2. It comforts the natural vigour.
• 3. It purges the blood from all impurities, from whence many diſeaſes are wont to ariſe.
• 4. It is a preſervative in the Apoplexy. Convulſion of the Nerves. Leproſy. Lues venerea.
• 5. It is a Specifick of the Lungs, in preſerving from, and curing of the Aſthma (g).
• 6. It takes away the Cough, although of long continuance.
• 7. It conſumes, and drys the fluxes of the Head.
• 8. It comforts the Brain.
• 9. It impedes the windineſſes of the Ventricle, and the Cholick.
• 10. In ſuch, as are afflicted with Hectick, (h) and dry Fevers, by its peculiar property of comforting, it much helps, if mixed with Cinnamon-water, that it may be like liquid Milk.
• 11. The Pthiſical, (i) it admirably helps, by acting upon the radical humor, according to the Teſtimony of the ſick.
• 12. In Arthritis, Podagra, and Sciatica, with other ſuch like diſeaſes, it is exceeding profitable.
• 13. Like an occult fire it conſumes the Diſeaſe, no otherwiſe than common fire conſumes the wood.

Doſe (k) Mix as much of the powder with the Vehicle, as may tinge it, as it were with a white colour. In the evening and morning give one ſpoonful: before the exhibition diligently mix the liquor.

It is given in diſtill'd Waters, of Cinnamon, Meliſſa, Lavender, Epileptick-water or Spirit of Wine.

(a) Some call it white Sulphur, Magiſtery, Cream, alſo Butter of Sulphur, Supereminency of Sulphur. The Author of this Compoſition was Dr. Samuel Schleget, Phiſician of Princ[•] Anhaltinus, wherewith he cured a Noble-man, and had for the Cure 500. Co[•]ats.

(b) Which are better.

(c) Fuſe.

(d) Put on a Blindehead, ſo the Water will not evaporate.

(e) A little ſharp, otherwiſe it will not do.

(f) Here many things ſeem Hyperbolical to Libavius.

(g) The expreſt juice of Nuts, eſpecially mitigates the Aſthma, being tempered with diſtill'd water of the fruit of Madder. This is admirably diſſolved,

Firſt, If one ſponful of the Water, which is made of moſt white Sugar, and Radiſhes cut into ſmall pieces, and ſtirred together, being ſet for ſome time to ſimmer over a gentle [•]re between two diſhes, be given freſh: made morning and evening. See Practica Chymiatrica, page.

Secondly, The juice of Briony, or of the White-wine, exceeds all. The way of preparing which, See alſo Practica, &c. in the Chapt. of ſtreightneſs of the Breaſt, page.

(h) Of the firſt and ſecond degree, for ſo great fiery[•]eſs is not proper for theſe.

(i) In Water of Coltsfoot, contrary to Libavius, who thinks it not proper in hectick, dry and lean perſons, becauſe of its exceeding force of drying.

(k) Quercetanus exhibits ʒj. for a Cathartick.

Cordiale.

It is the principal part of a Phyſician, that would Cure the Sick, firſt to comfort the Heart, and afterward aſſault the Diſeaſe. Thoſe to whom the harmonious Analogy of Superiours and Inferiours hath been known, and who from ſuffrages of Aſtrologers have learned that to the two greateſt Lights of Heaven, the two principal parts of Man, viz. the Heart and Brain, are attributed, cannot deny, that the greateſt Confortative of the Heart, in things of Nature, latently reſts in GOLD, ſealed with ſeven Seals, (a) as in the foregoing ^[72] Preface is ſufficiently denoted. Vulgar Phyſicians confeſs Gold comforts the Heart, which is nor to be underſtood of common dead Gold, by its Aſpect only to exhilarate the Heart, but of the Phyloſophick living Gold, regenerate, and more than perfect, reſolvible in every Liquor. Although ſome Gems are preferred before Gold, yet it is not becauſe they are better than it, but that they are more rare, and found in far ſmaller quantity. For, Nature hath endowed Gold, with no contemptible virtues, which, who ſo knows how to draw out, and by ingenions Artifice is able rightly to uſe, he will find Gold, which ſeemed dead and barren, to be ſo lively and pregnant, that it germinates, and of it ſelf progenerates new Gold, with new and infinite en[•]reaſe. Indeed the generation of Metals is not ſo obvious to the Sight, as of Vegetables and Animals, the reaſon is, that groſs Terreſtinal Mole, by which the Vegetative Spirit, lock't up as it were in a Caſtle is impeded, whereby it is leſs able to perform its office of geenrating its like. If this by Art can be freed from that Terreſtial Houſe and Sepulcher, and looſened from all its impurities; without doubt, as all other creatures, it will equally participate of the generative virtue, and bring forth fruit according to its ſeed, and ſo Metal will bring forth Metal, and Gold generate Gold.

Whence, the true Philoſophers have exquiſitely prepared a wonderful, and greatly to be deſired Medicine, with which the impurities of imperfect Metals are removed, and all vices of affects in uncurable Diſeaſes of Humane Bodies, ^[73] perfectly exterminated. Happy is that Phyſician, yea, thrice, and four times happy may he be eſteemed, who, the three principles of the true univerſal matter, exceedingly well purifyed, and in due proportion joyned by Natural Rotation, is able to reduce it through all requiſite colours, into an incombuſtible Phoenix, by the benefit of which, Gold in flux, may actually be vegetated and animated, and the Phoenix it ſelf, in an inſeparable manner, be converted to Gold. Fortunate, I ſay, is that Phyſician, who, the Celeſtial [•]ol being auſpicious, according to the rules of Magical Anatomy, and Phyloſophical Pyronomy, ^[74] knows how rightly, and harmoniouſly to apply Metallick Sol, diſſolved, and regenerated by that variouſly named Hyleal-water (b) in an appropriate Vehicle of vegetable Sol, ^[75] or of Spirit of rich Wine, to the Animal Sol, or Microcoſmical Heart of Man, viz. to the Spirit of Life, ^[76] as to its own Image. Since the Giver of gifts, ^[77] hath not as yet favoured me in this part, as I have before ſaid, although I have tryed various ways, ^[78] and from almoſt a hundred deſcriptions of Aurum-potabiles or rather Putabile, after the expence of time and charge, have in vain examined many of them by fire; alſo in this place I would not delude the candid Chymical Reader, becauſe I promiſed in this Book to deliver my Experiments [〈◊〉] only: yet, that I may ſatisfy the earneſt expectation of ſome, one only deſcription, [〈◊〉] long ſince faithfully communicated to me, a little after I ſhall inſert, which although it ſeems not eſtranged from Truth, and not unapproved by Experience, yet to the deſirous Reader, I here preſent to be by him examined. The method and ways of vulgar Alchymiſts in preparing Aurum-potabile are improper, inconducible to Humane Nature, and far diſtant from the purpoſe of Phyloſophers, alſo whatſoever by this Name they boaſt of, and falſly ſpeak: For that which is reduced to a corporeity, is it ſelf crude, and undigeſted: Nature transfers the good to better, by way of alteration; but this Gold, deſcribed by them, hath neither ſuffered alteration, nor natural ſolution, therefore is not meliorated. And although many by Spirit of common Salt, ſome by Alcoholiſate Spirit of Wine, others by Radicate Vinegar; ſome by Corroſive Salts firſt, and afterward by Spirit of Turpentine, or Aromatick Oyles, and ſuch like deliraments, have endeavoured to diſſolve Gold, as a metallick Stem, which, from the Province of Animals and Vegetables they undeſervedly exclude, yet in vain all theſe have laboured, ^[79] as experience teſtifyes. The Phyloſophers Water of Sapience is one, which delivers all Metals and Stones from the impure Bond of Quaternary (c) Coagulation, naturally and Phyloſophically: nor is there any other way under Heaven, of diſſolving the body of Sol naturally, than by the univerſal Mercurial Menſtruum of Phyloſophers, ^[80] of all things in Nature the moſt Secret; which, while through ignorance, and difficulty of acquiring, we want: We are wont, as in defect of Partridges, to ſatiate our hunger with courſer Meat; as a Cook, when wanting Oak-wood to dreſs his Meats, makes uſe of Beech, or other leſs ſerviceable fuel.

Moreover Gold, in which is the adequation of Elements, (d) is the univerſal Subject to Animals, Vegetables, and Minerals, the life of all things: And as it hath a ſingular concordance with the Celeſtial Sun, ſo alſo it poſſeſſeth a great affinity and harmony, (e) with the Humane Body in its internal form.

Alſo, ^[81] as the Celeſtial Sol bears it ſelf towards other Planets[•] for like a King it ſits in the mid'ſt of them, in Light, Magnitude, and Beauty, exceeding all, illuminating all, and diſtributing the virtue to them, which they diſpoſe to inferiors: So, in like manner, the Phyloſophick Sol bears it ſelf toward other Metals; for, of Metals Gold is the moſt pure, (f) in which is manifeſt the ſplendor of the Sun, and Celeſtial Fire, and in its moſt perfect Body, the four Elements are harmoniouſly conjoyned.

The Ruble hath in it ſelf the effect of all precious Stones, ^[82] ſo alſo Gold (the Nobleſt of all pretious Stones) hath in it ſelf the virtue of all ductible Stones, viz. of Metals, becauſe in it ſelf it contains every Metal, and tinges, and vivifies them. ^[83] And as the ſuperior Celeſtial Planets receive ſplendor and light from the Celeſtial Sun: Plainly, in the ſame, and like manner, the Terreſtrial Planets, or Metallick Bodies, receive their ſplendor, light, virtue and rayes, from Gold, as from a Phyloſophick, and Terreſtrial Sun. Here it is manifeſt, why the moſt Antient Cabaliſts, and wife Men skillful in Natural Magi[•]k, who obtained their plenary Knowledge of Nature in the light of GOD, likened the beginnings of all things in the whole univerſe, to the point of a ſtrait Line, or Circumference: and why Characters, and Names of the Celeſtial Planets, are imparted to Metals, viz. by reaſon of their ſingular correſpondency, and becauſe among themſelves, without any great diſterence, they may be eaſily underſtood.

In Gold, the King and Head of Metals according to Hermes, ^[84] viz. in body moſt pure and perfect, domabile by no Element, and by God and Nature exquiſitely, according to matter and form elaborated, are inſuſed, not only all Celeſtial virtues of the Planets, and other metallick, and mineral Bodies, but alſo of Vegetables, and Animals. This diſpenſation, and conjunction of the Elements, is ſo tempered, ^[85] that no violence of Fire can ſeparate, nor ſeculency of Earth vitiate, or limoſity of Water contaminate, nor contagion of Air obumbrate or corrupt. Whence by the wiſe, as well by reaſon of Celeſtial, as Terreſtrial latent virtues, every Man is called Microcoſmus and Adam, that is to ſay, the and perſection of Natures work. Yea, the ſeptenary number of perfection is truly compleated, beyond which, Nature (without the help of Art) in its own power and operation, is not able to proceed, but ſabbatizes, and acquieſces therein. Yet that it may be underſtood, how the Celeſtial Bodies of Planets, and Stars, and how the Elements, and Vegetables alſo, communicate their virtues to Gold under the Earth, we ſhall ſincerely leave theſe following, to be conſidered, and examined by the judgment of the prudent. The whole Machine of the Creation, according to the Hebrew Cabaliſts, is divided into three Orbs or Worlds: Into the Elementary, viz. this ſenſible, and loweſt, which conſiſts of Heaven, and Earth: Into the Intellectual, or Angellical; and into the Archetype. ^[86] Theſe three Worlds are moſt evidently figured by Moſes, in that admirable framing of the Tabernacle, demonſtrated in the Mount, according to the Archetype. In this ſenſible World, is the Elementary, and Celeſtial Region.

The Elementary is concluded, ^[87] and encompaſſed with the exterior Heaven or Firmament, which contains in itſelf four Elements, lyable to corruption and generation. In the Celeſtial, the Planets, and other Stars, or Celeſtial Bodies, have their gubernation, and perform their office. The ſecond Region, is the habitation, or place of Angels by the Learned Rabbies called, The World of Intelligences. The third contains the Archetype World.

The Divine Power and Will, before it communicates itſelf to the inferiours, firſt deſcends to the Intelligences or Angels, from them to the Spheres of the Firmament, Planets and Stars: laſtly, it comes into the Elementary World, or into the Region of the four Elements, where (as the Hebrens ſpeak) the ultimate Execution of the Divine Will and Pleaſure, ^[88] is fulfill'd and performed. In every of theſe three Regions, God hath placed a ſimilitude, or exemplar of his Divine Omnipotency, not to that end it ſhould be equal with Himſelf (or the Creator:) ſo as by itſelf, of its own accord, be able to do all things; but that thoſe Effigies may be as Repreſentations, only ſignifying, and demonſtrating the Divine Eſſence; by which, God exhibites his Omnipotent virtue and power, to be perceived and diſcerned by Sight, as is witneſſed by Paul, Rom. 1. GOD to the Gentiles, ^[89] or Men hath made known his Inviſible Eſſence, that is, Eternal Life, and the Deity he hath made manifeſt by his Works, viz. in the Creation of the World. In the Archetype are Idea's, and divine Dignities of GOD. In the Intellectual World, he hath placed Angels, or Intelligencies: But in the Celeſtial Region, or this ſenſual World, ^[90] he hath placed the [•]rimum Mobile, or, as others ſpeak, the ſecond Motion after Angels, or the firſt Corporeal Creature, and Fountain of all Life and Motion. In this Celeſtial Region he hath put the Sun, ^[91] as King, and Governour of the Stars, and Fountain of all Light; for the Soul, or middle Nature of the World, cheifly inhabites in the Sun, which filling the whole Globe of the Sun, like a Spirit pours forth its Rayes every where through all things, diſtributing Life, Sence, and Motion, to the whole Univerſe, paſſing through all Eſſences. Therefore in the Sun, as in a Receptacle, and everlaſting Fountain, all virtues of Nature are contained. And as in the humane Body, the Heart is the Spring of vital Spirit and Blood, imparting motion, and vigour to all the other Members: So the Sun, is in like manner the Heart of the Heavens, ^[92] which as Governour of all Elementary virtues, infuſes and ſpreads its Rayes, through the Univerſal Nature. In the Elementary World Gold is as it were a Receptacle, and ſubject of all Elementary Celeſtial, and Super-celeſtial Virtues; which after they are delapſed downward, from the Superceleſtial and Celeſtial Influence, into this Elementary World, by concentring themſelves into this one Mettal, are conjoyned, and ſo finally, being gathered, in it are kept and concluded. For the moſt ſecret Celeſtial Spirit of Gold, diſtributes to all Creatures of the whole World, Life, Subſtance, and Eſſence, for which cauſe, it will not be improper to judge, it moſt nearly bears the Image of God. The ſame Spirit in the Heaven, is moſt liberally diffuſed, by its motion, and virtue: But in the Earth, eſpecially in the Center thereof, moſt cloſely contracted, is condenſed, and as it were incorporated into the ſubſtance of them, which in the Center of the Earth have their being: In Metals, it is wholly ſhut up, ^[93] and fixed; and that this may more clearly be explained, it is thus to be underſtood. When the Sun goes its Circuit about the Heaven, and paſſeth through the ways, or paſſages of his Celeſtial journey, where he comes to the Houſes, and appointed places of the Planets, ^[94] or other Stars, by his governance they are all agitated, being not conjoyned with his preſence they are troubled, but when in corporal conjunction they are exceedingly delighted (by comforting the force and operation, which they have in the Air, viz. with Mars he excites heat, with Saturne cold,) and he every where infuſes light, life, and motion, even to the loweſt, and moſt profound parts of the Earth. Whence by Heraclitus it is called the Celectial Fountain of Man; by Orpheus, the Light of Life, and the Eye of the World, or the Vivifying Eye of Heaven, which is ſaid to inſpire heat, light, and life into all things. It is the nature of external fire, to enliven all occult, latent fires; So the Sun, in like manner, is ordained by GOD to the ſame end, that it might enkindle all occult, and latent fires, for the ſphears of the Plan[•]ts, which appear not to us, of themſelves are dead; but when by the Sun ſet on fire, they are lively, and according to their proprieties operate. The Sun by Paracelſus is called the Spiracule of life of the Elements. By Plato and Zoroaſter, it is named Celeſtial and Inviſible Fire. The Father of Lights infuſing, and communicating the ſplendor of his fire, firſt imparts it to the Sun, and other Celeſtial bodies, then, as it were, by middle Inſtruments, inſtils it into this our Fire. Hence it is, that in the Sun the force, and virtues of all the Planets, are found. And Jamblichus truly faith, That whatſoever gift we receive, we have it from the Sun, either from it alone, ^[95] or elſe from it by others; for although we partake of virtue from others, yet that is taken from the Sun. Therefore in the Sun, the heart of Heaven, as in a potent Spring or Fountain, are found Celeſtial, occult operations, of the Celeſtial Bodies. The heavenly Queen, ^[96] and Wife of Sol, viz. Luna, of all Celeſtial influences and virtues, the ultimate receptacle, who receiving, as it were, into her wombe, the rayes, and influx of the Sun, and other Planets and Stars delivers them, as the fruit of her Wombe, to the inferior World, near unto herſelf. It pleaſed the moſt wiſe God, to Create, ^[97] and put the ſphear of the Moon, in the loweſt place of the Celeſtial Bodies, and in the higheſt of Elementary motions, that from it, they might receive the virtues, and celeſtial Influences of the Stars; and the Moon filled therewith, ^[98] doth from it ſelf rediſpoſe them into all Elementary things, or diſtribute them into the Elements, through the whole Globe of the Earth, and by this means the peculiar, and proper innate Aſtrum of every thing conſpiring with the ſuperiors, is excited. Hence it appears, how the ſoul of the World, by ſuperceleſtial, ^[99] inſenſible, and inviſible fire, moves the light, and fire of the Sun, which afterward moves the virtues of the Stars, and at length, by the Moon, diſpoſeth it to the Earthy Globe, by diſtributing even to the loweſt, and moſt profound part thereof, in like manner, as Mans ſeed is caſt into the Globe, or Veſſel of the Matrix. By reaſon of the ſingular conformity, concordance, and ſimilitude, the celeſtial Sol, and terreſtial Gold, have uſually between themſelves, the ancient Wiſe Men, and Cabaliſts, would repreſent, and deſcribe the celeſtial and terreſtrial Sol, with one and the ſame Hieroglyphick character. viz. on intire Circle, and a viſible Center; ſo the character of Sol hath reference both to Heaven and Earth, for it denotes the celeſtial Circle, motion, and influences, and the Terrene Centor, and fixed Nature. Whoſoever knows reaſon of the true point and center, nothing of things of nature can lye hid, of which [•]e hath not perfect knowledge: Since that in it the root, and foundation of hidden things conſiſts, undoubtedly from hence the natural Baſis of all Arts, and Sciences are principally to be drawn, and obtained. Now we come to the deſcription of Aurum potabile.

Firſt is required Calx of Sol, which before, although for other uſes, I have thus prepared.

℞ Of common Aqua fortis half a pound, diſſolve in it of Salt Ammoniack ℥j. (g) or as much as can be diſſolved with ſmall heat: So you will have Aqua Regis, in which diſſolve of Gold, as much as will be, (b) afterward pour the Solution into a large Glaſs, and upon it inſtil drop by drop (to prevent the danger, and fervency of its boyling) good Oyle of Tartar (i) diſſolved per ſe in a Collar: In defect of this, Salt of Tartar diſſolved in common Water may be taken: there is required a good quantity of Oyle of Tartar, then the Gold by repercuſſion falls to the bottom. When the whole C[•]lx of Gold is diſſolved, and ſeen to ſettle to the bottom (which you will perceive by the colour of the Aqua Regis, that ſhould be white, but if it ſtill remain yellow, it is a ſign the whole of the Gold is not yet precipited, therefore more Oyle of Tartar muſt be very leiſurely poured on; be thou faithfully adviſed here by my loſs) then after it have ſettled in a hot place for certain hours, pour off the ſuperior Liquor, and Edulcorate the Calx (in colour it will be pale, almoſt like Terra-ſigillata) four or five times with common Water, afterward in Balneo prudently, and leiſurely with moſt gentle (k) fire, dry it, or which is ſafer, ſet it in a Hot-houſe in a Glaſs-diſh, to dry of its own accord, without applying to it any heat of fire: The Calx muſt be ſtirr'd with a Wooden Spatula, not of Iron, and afterward for ſecurity, carefully kept in a Glaſs-veſſel.

Note, There is great danger in drying it any other way, than in the two former; for as ſoon as ever it receives the heat of the fire, or by ſtrong ſtirring, with an Iron Inſtrument, it preſently takes flame, and vaniſhes into Air like a purple fume, with exceeding no[•]ſe and ſound like Gun-powder; ſo as after, not one Atome thereof can be found. I have known ſome, who in doing this imprudently have endangered their lives. There are ſome, who with good ſucceſs, exhibit ſome granes (l) of this volatile Calx, medicinally to be inwardly taken into the Body, in ſtead of a Diaphoretick. If a little common Sulphur, beaten ſmall be mixed with this Calx, and afterward in a Crucible burnt in the fire, the moſt ſubtil Calx of Gold (m) will remain of a brown, or dark red colour, by this operation loſing all its percuſſive force, which is ſtrange, and worthy to be noted (n).

℈ j. Of this Volatile (o) Gold, more ſtrongly and powerfully operates, than half a pound of Gu[•]powder. If one grane or two be put upon a Knife, and that ſet fire of, with a Candle, it ſends forth a great ſound, like the report of a great Gun fired, and the ſound is ſo very loud, and piercing, that it ſeems to hurt the Hearing of the By-ſtanders.

The Operation of this Powder, is contrary to the Operation of Powder of Pyrium: for as this exerciſes its force by aſcending upward, ſo the other manifeſts its power by operating only downward.

[•]tain Scruples being put upon an Iron-plate, of a convenient thickneſs, and afterward fired with a live coal, by penetration will make a hole through the Plate.

I judge Salt Armoniack (p) to be the cauſe of this percuſſion. My Reaſons herel ſhall preſent to be conſidered, until more probable ſhall be added by others.

As Salt Nitre, and Sulphur (q) are enemies, and cannot be reconciled each to other, as we ſee in the fiting of prepared Gun-powder: In the ſame manner Salt Armoniack, and Tartar are contraries; when therefore Salt Armoniack is joyned with Oyle of Tartar, his enemy, by their mutual fight, they cauſe Gold, before diſſolved in Aqua Regis, to fall, and the Oyle of Tartar ſmites the Spirit of Nitre, which is exceedingly well purified, in this conflict the Spirit of Nitre joyns himſelf with Sulphur of Sol his ad☞ verſary; and becauſe that Sulphur of Sol, by nature is exceeding pure, and far more ſubtil than our vulgar combuſtible Sulphur therefore is more forcible, and in ſmaller quantity performs its ſlupendicus operations (r). In the ſame manner plainly, as we find from common Sulphur, and Salt-peter conjoyned in Gun-powder, and afterward fired, a great noiſe and cracking is made.

This Calx melts in Oyle of Salt like Butter, and this is becauſe of the remanency of the dry Spirits of Salt Nitre (s), yet this is not a true, and radical Solution, becauſe it may again be reduced to a corporeity.

Thus far is my Experience, which, to our moſt noble Emperour Rodulphus, at his requeſt, with certain other ſecret Medicines, I communicated. Now ſollows the further proceſs of Aurum potabile, which, received as a ſingular Gift, though not experienced by me, I here (together with others) freely, willingly, and faithfully offer, to the [•]hymical Students.

℞ The Urine of a ſound Man drinking Wine, about twenty meaſures, put it into divers Glaſs Alembecks, abſtract from theſe twenty meaſures, ſo much phlegme, in Balneo, as only one (t) meaſure may be remaining, the phlegms abſtracted reject as uſeleſs, the remanency gathered into one, mix, and in Sand abſtract, as much as will be diſtill'd forth, in the end, encreaſe the fire ſtrongly, and a little will ſublime it ſelf; that ſublimate mix with the diſtill'd Spirit (u), the Salt remaining in the bottom, take out; the diſtill'd Spirit will ſtink, of which will ſcarcely be one whole meaſure, when this operation is performed. This Spirit rectifie in Balnco, reſerving the firſt fourth part, which is ſtronger, and better, and muſt be taken from the latter. Afterward ℞ Freſh-rain, or Fountain-water, pour it upon the reſerved Spirit, and let it exceed the ſame in weight four fold; adjoyn a Receiver, aptly fitted, when ſharp drops fall, and come forth almoſt like[•]lce, pour on Rain, Fountain-water, as before, and again diſtill it, if no more ſharpneſs come forth, then ceaſe: The Spirit of Urine firſt comes off, the Rain water, with the evil odour remaining.

Of this Spirit of Urine ℞ one part, of the beſt Spirit of Wine one other part, mix them, and let them ſtand in gentle heat one day and night, afterward diſtil them together, until theſe two Spirits be coagulated together: and ſo the Spirit of Urine is prepared for this work x).

Now is required Oyle of Salt, the preparation whereof is thus: ℞ Salt fuſe, what quantity you pleaſe, put it into a ^[100] Retort, well coated, adjoyn a capacious Receiver, cloſing the junctures very well, when the Salt is in (y) flux then the Spirits come forth into the Receiver; or, if the operation be performed with Argilla, then Water may be put into the Recipient, that the Spirits coming forth, may the ſooner mix themſelves therewith; but the diſtill'd Spirit, before it be uſed, muſt often be rectified upon freſh Salt-fuſe, that it may be ſtronger, for of it ſelf it is too weak (z), for this operation.

Afterward ℞ the Calx of Sol. above ſaid, and pour on it the Oyle of Salt (aa), and, that it may the better be diſſolved, abſtract the Oyle of Salt again to an Oylyneſs, and then re-pour it on, often repeating this labour of cohobation, until the Calx be well diſſolved.

Of this Solution ℞ one part, of the Spirit of Urine prepared one other part, inſtill the Spirit of Urine upon the Solution, in a large Glaſs, drop by drop, always ſtoping the Orifice of the Glaſs, until the noiſe ceaſe: Set it to putrefie in Balneo for four weeks afterward by Retort in Sand force it, obſerying degrees of fire; firſt gentle, afterward more ſtrong, that the Retort may wax hot; then the Gold for the moſt part will aſcend, which ſublimate Powder diligently keep, the Oyle of Salt coming forth by it ſelf, alſo reſerve. Then ℞ this ſublimate Sol, upon it pour Spirit of Wine, and with gentle hea[•] it will be coloured pour on freſh Spirit of Wine, the former being removed by inclination, continue removing the tinged Spirit, and pouring on freſh, till the Spirit be no more coloured. This Spirit of Wine may be abſtracted to an Oylyneſs, or ſo tinged with the Eſſence of Gold reſerved for medicinal uſe. The Calx of Sol remaining in the Retort, again diſſolve with Oyle of Salt, and digeſt it with Spirit of Urine, in the manner aſcreſaid, reiterating the labour, till no more of the Gold be remaining. If Spirit of Wine, with the extracted tincture of Sol, be for certain weeks ſet in digeſtion, then the whole will become volatile Gold, and aſcend the Alembeck. This proceſs, whoſoever will may try.

If the Solution be red (bb), it promiſes much; indeed ſolutions of Gold by corroſives made yellow, are not ſaid to be radical Solutions, which when poured into Tin, or Silver veſſels, affects them with blackneſs, for Phyloſophick ſolutions, which are moſt red, leave no ſuch impreſſion; moreover, they tinge imperfect metals, and by no Artifice, unleſs by way of projection, can be reduced to a corporeity. Lully ſaith it is better to eat burning fire, ^[101] or behold the Eyes of the Baſilisk, then in ſtead of Aurum potabile, or a Medicine by Science unknown, to apply poyſon, becauſe Sophiſticate Gold, from fire contrary to Nature with which the Sophiſter works, is full of all impurity; for through the ſharpneſs (contrary to humane Nature) of the preter-natural fire, the natural heat is mortified, and diſſolved, and the Spirits of the heart reſolved, in which the natural heat is conſerved. Therefore Peter Severinus (cc) in his Idaea truly affirms, that the Balſoms, and deſired proprieties of moſt perfect bodies, are contained in ſuch ſtrong corporeal priſons, by reaſon of the perfect combination of Elements, that the favour and benevolence thereof, due to humane nature, cannot be demonſtrated. A manifeſtation of occult things may he made, becauſe all Herbs and Minerals are within blood, and of a ſanguine colour, and ſo, being prepared, may alter our blood, and elevate it to their own complexion. Therefore the virtues of Gorals, Pearls, Gems, Gold, Silver, and other metals bewail themſelves, that they are come into the Mundane province, and incontinently accuſe the impious raſhneſs of mortals, becauſe they are unmindful of their predeſtinations (to which the providence of nature had ordained them) and have converted the Majeſty of things of this kind, to ſtrange and implous uſes, compelling them to cover the impurity of the skin, and ignorance of the mind, and to undergo the gr[•]vous offices of Avarice, Pride, Luxury, Perſidlouſneſs, Adultery, Diſcord, and of death it ſelf, viz. by transferting ſuch things to an unn[•]tural uſe, and exerciſing uſury with them.

But who ſo hath attained to the fountain of the univerſal Menſtruum, according to the true relation of Phyloſophers, by the bleſſing of the Almighty in this great gift, can, not only all, and every metal, but alſo ſtones, both noble, ignoble, and mineral, by the benefit of this naturally, ^[102] and radically (dd) diſſolve, which reſolved and potable liquor Regenerated, (ee) the Feces being ſpontaneouſly (ff) ſeparated in the bottom, may afterward, by a piouſly learned Phyſician, be legitimately accommodated to humane uſes, according to the exigency of the diſeaſe, and with ſtupendious ſucceſs adminiſtred.

In this place I would candidly admoniſh the ſincere Reader to beware of certain impeſtures, By this Powder of Volatile Gold, ſimple, and unwary men, have diverſly been deceived, by malicious ^[103] Agyrtes, litera longa dignis. I once communicated this to a ſuperficiary Phyloſopher, who moſt exquiſitely covered his deceitful, hypocritical, and ſerpentine mind, with a Phatiſaick piety and ſincerity, which Powder (after the percuſſive force, by the admix[•]on of Sulphur (gg), according to my advice, was diminiſhed mixing before ſuch as were [•]acquainted with his impoſtures, with the loſs of others, and his own profit, he attempted in the ſight of many to multiply Gold. The ſame Theif, after he underſtood by me, that Silver was diſſolved in vulgar Separatory-water, and by that vulgar Salinewater, dejected repercuſſive to the bottom into a white Powder, which the third, and fourth time edulcorated, is afterward in a Pot melted in the fire, and being poured out hath an horny-form. This horny-ſilver unknown, eaſily melting at a Candle or Fire, and that may be cut with a Knife, he mixed with Lead (hh) and other minerals, and with this famous, and damnable impoſture, after ceneritious examen, he falſly affirmed to be the tranſmutation of Lead into Silver.

(a) That is, in Phloſophi[•]k Gold.

(b) That is, primordial, viz. material Mercury of Phyloſophers.

(c) That is, Humor dementis.

(d) Not vulgar, but that most pure ſpirit, which pa[•]eth through the whole Globe.

(e) Effectively.

(f) It hath in[•]inſ[•]cal impurities, which are found by Philoſophick Solutions.

(g) Sublimate with common Salt.

(h) As may be.

(i) A little phlematous.

(k) By reaſon of the danger it is lyable to.

(l) Three or four granes in a Conventent Vehicle, is a famous Sudoriſick, and Bez[•]ardick Medicine.

(m) Which, if afterward urged with ſire of reverberation, in the uſual manner, will be of a dark red colour like Crocus Martis.

(n) The ſame cracking, and volatility, may be wholly taken away from this Solar Calx, by the p[•]uring on more aboundance of Oyle of Tartar. That is to ſay, i[•] upon the Solution of Gold made with Aqua Regis, Oyle of Tartar be ſo long poured, as until the whole compoſition be black as Writing-ink, although there be no certainty of the Gold's being repercust to the lott me, but never afterward. Yet if a collect on of what is firſt rep[•]rcuſt be made, (as our Author ſpeaks) it may acquire a fulm native force, which is altogether wonderful, that one and the ſame thing ſhould be the cauſe of two moſt different eſ[•]ects, which indeed otherwiſe in nature is ſcarcely found peſſible. Idem nimirum qua[•]idem, non efficit niſi[•]dem. The ſame cannot be the cauſe of oppoſites, unleſs in it they ſhould concurr, and divers Principles ſhould ſo concurr in on[•], as to make a neceſſity for one, and the ſame, to be the cauſe of Oppoſites.

So we ſee Oyle of Tartar, in due proportion infuſed, makes Gold repercuſſive, and fulminative. But it takes away the ſame faculty being poured on in due proportion, and exceeding, viz. until the whole waxblack.

(o) It is called Aurum fu'minans, Ceraunocryſon, and by the Germans das Schlaggold, from its effect.

(p) We deny it. If that were the cauſe, then to every ſuch effect it would be required, but this is not: therefore it cannot be that: For Mars diſſolved in Aqua fortis receives no Ammonick, yet repercust in Oyle of [•]artar, acquires the ſame fulminative force.

(q) Coal of Tilia is added, therefore it is eaſier fired.

(r) The only cauſe of Fulmination, conſiſts in the Gold, Nitre, and Oyle of Tartar. For the Spirit of either ſtrongly cleaves to diſſolved bodies; therefore their mutual action, one with the other, either by heat, or fire, excited, is injurious to the Gold it ſelf.

(s) For the Spirit of Nitre more eaſily diſlolveth Gold, than any Aqua fortis.

(t) It is falſe, for in the Phlegme is the Spirit.

(u) Which was diſtill'd from the laſt meaſure.

The beſt way of diſtilling Spirit of Urine, and of Wine.

(x) In true preparation and diſtillation of a univerſal Menſtruum for the Solution of Gold, proceed in this manner.

℞ Of Urine of Children of twelve years of age, and under a convenient quantity, in Cucurbits well cloſed putrefie it in Horſe-dung, for a whole Philoſophick month, viz. fourty days. The time of putreſaction being ended, diſtill the Urine by Alembeck in Sand, into a large capacious Receiver, until all humidity be ſufficiently removed. After it hath been the third time diſtill'd from the Caput Mortuum of the Urine, rectifie it, that the Spirits may be juſtly elevated, (you may take of Urine 10, 20, 30, or 40. meaſures.) Therefore with a Phiol of a long Neck, with Alembeck, and Recipient aptly cloſed, with a ſmall ſpunge a little moiſtned in Oyle Olives and gently ſqueeſed, put into the Orifice of the Neck, begin to make distillation in a fervent Balneo. So the Spirit of Ʋrine will be elevated like Cryſtal, and cleave to the ſides of the Alembeck, without any watery humidity concomitant, and the Spirit alone will come forth volatile: This diſtillation muſt be continued till the whole elevation be compleated. The Feces, remaining in the Phiol after the Spirit, reject; but what comes forth by ſublimation, and cleaves to the Alembeck, gather, and diſſolve with diſtill'd Rain-water, in the like manner, with a Phiol as before, and by an ole aginous ſpunge, diſtill it, repeat this operation ſix times, always taking freſh diſtill'd water. Laſtly, this ſpirit of Ʋrine brought to the higheſt purity, in a Phiol hermetically cloſed, digest in gentle heat of Balneum of dew, for [•]teen days, until it be all reſolved into a limpid liquor. To which afterward add an equal weight of Spirit, or Alcohol of Wine, made of Wine it ſelf, and corrected, both which ſet in a moſt cold place, and after one or two hours is paſt, they will be coagulated to a moſt white Salt. Which Salt, in a Phiol hermetically cloſed, by gentle heat of vaporous Balneum, in the ſpace of twenty or thirty days, is converted into a liquor, which carefully keep.

Alcohol of Wine from the moſt rich Wine is drawn forth in this manner. ℞ Rich Wine of Spain or Hungaria, digeſt it for ſometime in Horſe-dung, or in ſtead of that, in Balneo for fourte[•]n days, afterwards, by a Phi[•]l, diſtill the Spirit, and rectifie it often by the ſame Phi[•]l, until it come to a perfect ſubtilty; mix 2 lib. of this Spirit, with 6 lib. of the ſame Wine freſh, and distill it: and again, the ſame quantity of 2 lib. neither more nor leſs, with homogeneal freſh Wine, by diſtillation draw off, repeating the ſame labour eight times, always adding freſh Wine, and as oft diſtilling it, this 2 lib. of moſt ſtrong Alcohol keep for uſe, in a veſſel hermetically cloſed; for it is a most penetrating ſubtil Spirit. The remaining Wine keep, for the drawing forth other wi[•]ey Spirits by diſtillation.

Put this Spirit muſt be moſt diligently kept in a veſſel hermetically ſealed, as aforeſaid. See alſo Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition, page.

(y) This was the fault of the Printer, or elſe the Author hath erred: For it cannot be, when all is in flux the Spirits ſhould aſcend, therefore Argilla is mixed therewith, that the Salts may not flow, which, when they flow, are ſo fixed, that no Spirits can aſcend.

(z) Or proceed in the ſame manner, as is above preſcribed, in preparation of Spirit of Salt.

A more ſincere continuation of Aurum potabile.

(aa) This ſolution of Calx of Sol by Oyle of Salt, and afterward expelling the ſame by Retort, with Spirit of Ʋrine, is not neceſſary, neither is it ſufficiently ſafe. Therefore we will leave the Author to his own mind, and come to a ſecurer inſtitution of a more genuine preparation. That Calx of Sol, before by extream reverberation reduced to a perſect brown colour, (or dark red) muſt be diſſolved with the Menſtruum, firſt compleatly perfected from Spirit of Urine, and Spirit of Wine together. It must be diſſolved, I ſay, with gentle heat, and the ſolution will be red as blood. This ſolution afterward, in a veſſel hermetically cloſed, digest for a month. The ſolution ſeparated from the Feces, and the Menſtruum, or diſſolving Spirit, abſtracted by moſt gentle heat in Balneo (this Menſtruum may afterward be applyed to the ſame uſes, and may ſo be uſed, as often as need is, almoſt perpetualty.) The Gold remains in form of a most red Oyle, yielding of it ſelf a delectable odour, reſolvable in every liquor; moreover, this Oyle may very properly ſupply the place, and be uſed in stead of the true Aurum potabile. Likewiſe, it may be exalted, or rendred more pure, viz. when, the ſolar ſpirit, being ſeparated from its Body, the Tincture only in which its most powerful virtue ſoly conſiſts, is by diſtillation elevated. Therefore we diſtill not the Solution of Gold in Balneo, but in Sand in a low veſſel, with ſomewhat more ſtrong fire: for ſo, after part of the Menſtruum, with its remaining part, the Tincture of Sol[•]t ſelf, paſſes the Alembeck like blood, leaving in the bottom a black, dry, ſpongy, and light Earth: but the Menſtruum it ſelf, which comes forth with the Tincture of Gold, we ſeparate by Alembeck in Balneo, juſt blood warm; the Tin[•]ure remaining in the bottom of the Veſſel, we diſſolve three times, with most ſubtil Spirit of Wine, and the ſame as oſt, or oftner, we again ſeparate. This is that Aurum potabile and indeed the very ſame which is daily uſed in England, by Docter Franciſcus Antonius Phyſician of London, indeed it is not the true Philoſophick Aurum potabile, for to th[•], that of England is many ways inferior, and is quite another thing; nor can that of England ſu[•]ain a moſt just [〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉], of the true Aurum potabile. For this is reduced, and with its body rendred grateful, which from the true Aurum potabile is plainly different. Moreover in Medicinal uſe, it indeed almoſt performs the ſame, which Chymiſts judge is otherwiſe to be hoped for from Aurum potabile. Although this act more remiſsly than the true, yet in [•]alted, or aſtral ſanable diſeaſes, it may mediate, though not alike virtually.

A Type of Corporeal Aurum potabile.

The Fountain of the Univerſal Menstruum, reſolves Subſtances; or Bodies in the Ternary, that is, conſiſting of three principles, viz. Mercury, Salt, and Sulphur, of which all, and every individual body, is made. The Mercurial is part of the great Magiſtery of the Wiſe, therefore is required to the Compoſition thereof, and with the other Eſſential parts in that Magiſtery by Philoſophick Rotation is conjoyned, and reduced to one. This Water in preparing the Philoſophick Stone, is a famous Specifick, yet it alſo comprchends in it ſelf generality, or univerſality, for which cauſe it is called Heaven, receiving in it ſelf the Aſtrums of all things, that is, their Eſſences, and diſtinct Meaſures [〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉], which otherwiſe in Spagirick reſolution of Bodies, in the three principles are conſpicuous, ſo as it is a ſubſtancified, or eſſential birth in it ſelf unutterable. For it is the ſubject of all mutability, attracting to it ſelf, and afterward enlivening, that is, in action and operation (which is the part of a Philoſopher to generate and revive[•] rendring it powerful and efficacious. The Example of this we have in corporeal or vulgar Gold, which indeed can never be rendred Philoſophically potable, unleſs by this only univerſal Menſtruum, the Gold be reduced to a corroborating faculty. Firſt, A moſt ſubtil Calx may be made, and that indeed in the ſame manner our Author preſcribes. Of this Calx, and of the univerſal Menſtruum, or Mercury of Philoſophers, ℞ of each a like quantity: Joyn them in a Cucurbit, the junctures of the Veſſels being well cloſed and luted, diſtill them with moſt gentle heat in Balneo, and repouring on the Menſtruum, repeat the ſame diſtillation once and again. Afterward add freſh Menſtruum, and in a dry Balneo, by Retort urge it more ſtrongly, and together with it, the Calx of Sol will come forth, leaving very few Feces. That which is come forth, in a Pelican, or other Glaſs hermetically cloſed, digeſt in gentle heat of the Sun, or a Hot-houſe, until the Gold be Philoſophically reſolved, and from the Menſtruum it ſelf, reſide in the bottom of the Veſſel, and be ſpontaneouſly ſeparated, both from the Menſtruum, and all waterineſs which from the Gold warily removed, dry the Calx very gently, for it is exceeding volatile. Being dryed, put it in a proportionable Phiol, that is, ſuch an one, whoſe fourth part only may be filled with the Calx, this Hermetically ſealed, place in a moſt kindly and gentle heat of Aſhes for fourteen days, prudently taking head, leaſt the Calx of Gold by vehemency of heat aſcend, and be ſublimed. Afterward place it in Sand, and keep equal degrees of fire for eight days, till the Gold, like a Bery obſcurely red, be at length made moſt fixt. Of this ℞ ℥j. grind it exceeding ſmall, pour upon it of moſt pure Spirit of Wine ʒij. diſſolve it in gentle heat, and keep it. If any part of it the firſt time be undiſſolved, pour on other Spirit of Wine proportionably, and again diſſolve it, and diligently put up all in glaſs Veſſels, and keep them. This is the true Aurum potabile, made of corporeal Gold; its uſe in Medicine is only ten or eleven drops, mixed with 2 lib. of the beſt Wine, and of this mixture ℥j. ℥jſs. or ℥ij. drunk once or twice in a Month, for certain Months to preſerve health, and by this means its virtue is Diaphoretick. But in expelling moſt dangerous diſeaſes, the uſe hereof muſt be contempered according to the prudence of a skilful Phyſician. It is wont to operate diverſly, expelling what is hurtful, by every Emunctory.

(bb) This Solution is red, but he doth not rightly proceed.

(cc) Chap. 15. page 391.

(dd) It is impoſsible.

(ee) That is reduced to the degree of perfection, and higheſt purity.

(ff) By the benefit of heat in Balneo or of digeſtion.

(gg) The percuſsive, or fulmlnative force is taken from Gold.

(hh) For Horney Silver cannot be otherwiſe reduced to a corporeity, than by the benefit of Lead.

Stomachal Oyle of Vitriol of Mars and Venus.

The way of preparing Vitriol of Copper and Iron without Corroſiveneſs.

The whole Artifice is, that the Metal (a) be well calcined with Sulphur.

℞ Of Iron or Copper-plate (for they are both prepared one way) what quantity you pleaſe, cut it into peices of the magnitude of half a doller, place them one upon another with pulveriſate Sulphur between, over, and under them in a luted Pot, ſet it in fire of Rotation, (b) at firſt let the fire not touch the Pot, but leiſurely encreaſe it nearer, and nearer, at length make it more ſtrong; ſo the Sulphur burning, the aforeſaid plates will be calcined, which is performed in an hours time: when all are cooled, take our the black coaly matter, which will be like burnt Braſs; when beaten fiſt it, and put it into an open Earthen Glaſed Pot, (as is done in preparation of glaſs of Antimony) ſtir it diligently from top to bottom, over a fire of Coals, that it may not melt, and the Vitriol be converted (c) to Copper: Stir it with an Iron (d) or Copper (e) Inſtrument (according to the Vitriol you intend to make) from ſide to ſide, when it ſticks to the Iron it is enough, and muſt be taken from the fire. Weigh this Calx of Copper when Pulveriſate, and to every pound of it ℞ three Lotones of Sulphur, and put it into an Earthen Pot, keep ſtirring it over a gentle fire for a quarter of an hour (f): Laſtly, the Pot will wax hot, and the Copper be ſoft like a paſte, and ſtick to the Iron. Let it cool, then beat and ſift it; and again to 1 lib. of it, add three Lotones of Sulphur, and as before calcine it for a quarter of an hour (g). Repeat this labour five, ſix, or ſeven times, then the Calcination will be abſolute. Note diligently, that the Calx be always well dryed, and to every 1 lib. there be preciſely taken at leaſt ℥jſs. of Sulphur. ℞ This Calx of metal ground very ſmall, pour upon it, in a Wooden veſſel, very hot water, the Calx will diſſolve, and the Water from the Copper, will acquire a blew colour, ſtrain it, when ſtrained by moderate boiling over a fire, evaporate the water, until it appear, as it were, cruſted; that which remains ſet in a cold place, that it may cryſtallize, ſo you will have a moſt excellent blew Vitriol from Copper, but from Iron it will acquire a green colour. The Feces remaining in the bottom of the Water dry, and if not diſſolved, again calcine with Sulphur, as before you did, obſerving the former weight (b), afterward make a Lixivium, which, when filtred, evaporate; this labour repeat, till the whole calx be converted to a Lixivium. Then put it in an Earthen veſſel of Gorlick, or Wallenburge, or in a large Glaſs Cucurbit, (beware it break not) and cauſe it to evaporate, until it begin to be cruſted; ſet it in a cold place, until the Vitriol of Copper ſettle to the bottom in ſtreiks, and cryſtallizeth, being of a ſweetiſh taſt (i) pour off the Water, and dry the congealed cryſtals: The remaining Water again boil a little, ſet it in a cold place, that it may cryſtallize, re-iterating the labour till the whole be converted to Vitriol: Alſo little ſticks may be put in, that the Vitriol may the better ſtick. The Sulphur (k) of them ſetling to the bottom, keep a part, for its proper uſe.

From theſe two Vitriols of Iron and Copper, Spirit and Oyle, in the vulgar and known way, may Chymically be prepared, of far greater efficacy and virtue, than from common Vitriol (l).

By this means the acid Artificial Fountain is obtained. Here is Eſurive Vinegar in this Vitriolate Sulphur prepared without corroſiveneſs, a perfect Arcanum in cotrobo[•]ing the languiſhing Ventricle. See Theophraſtus in his Book of Long Liſe, and i[•] lib. of Tartar about the end.

Virtues and Uſe of this Oyle of Vitriol.

Paracelſus (m) calls it the fouth part of Pharmacopolium and to every preparer of Mediciues he ſo commends it, as to ſerve in ſtead of an Angular ſtone, in his Shop.

1. We uſe ſix or eight drops in Wine, Water of Mint-criſp, or which is better, in hot freſh Broath: In debilitate cold Stomachs, becauſe it provokes digeſtion (n).

2. In the Stone and Gravel, in Water of Reſt-harrow.

3. In Suffocation of the Matrix, in Water of Mugwort.

4. In Fevers of the Stomack, Heats, and Thirſt, twelve or fifteen drops. In Water of Century, Roſes, Roſemary-bloſſoms, or in Wine.

5. In all diſeaſes of the Head, in Water of Lillies of the Valley, and of Lavender.

6. In the Jaundies fifteen or twenty drops, given to provoke Sweat, in Water of Selandine, it is very efficacious.

7. In the Peſt (o) mixed with Sugar-candy, and Electuary of Juniper, ſo alſo we uſe it for a preſervative of health.

8. Externally in ^[104] Alopecia and Tinea, by anointing, either by it ſelf, or with Water of Selandine, it cures.

9. It takes away all Tetters, Scabs, Itch, and whatſoever evil that is wont to cleave to the Skin, the depraved erection of the Yard, and ſuch like. But the anointing is not performed, without great dolour to the Patient, but for a defenſive an Opodeldoch muſt be adhibited.

10. Being mixt with Treacle, and given to provoke Sweat, it reſtotes ſuch, as are injured by anointing with Quick-ſilver, and evilly affected Oyle of Vitriol.

11. After the body is evacuated, with Treacle or Appropiate Waters, it may be exhibited, almoſt in all Diſeaſes, for by its Acidity it conſumes all putreſaction, and by its ſubtilty removes all Obſtructions of the parts.

Doſe.

The way of Exhibition, is a changing (p) of its taſte to a ſharpneſs. It is given in Water of Sorrel, or other Specifick Water; only ſo many drops as may not ſet the Teeth on edge, yet ſo as to the taſte it may be rendred gratefully ſharp. It muſt never be uſed alone, (q) but with a Vehicle, and that ſparingly. I have heard that a certain (r) wicked Chymiſt[•] by the unſeaſonable, and immoderate uſe of this Oyle, brought a certain good Man (his Name unknown) to the Grave. When we uſe this, we always ſtir it very well with the Vehicle, for otherwiſe by its ponderouſneſs it ſinks to the bottome.

Cautions.

1. By reaſon of its ſharpneſs it profits the languiſhing Ventricle, in which there is no Choler or Impoſtimme, otherwiſe there is a mutual obu[•]ition, and exceeding heat cauſed, (therefore in cholerick perſons the uſe of this, by reaſon of the hurt coming the[•] by muſt be forborn) as we ſee in Oyle of Tartar, and Aqua fortis, which are unrecon[•]lable each to other: the like reaſon is in the Liver (s).

2. The uſe of this Oyle muſt be in a convenient Vehicle, hot, afterward let the ſick co[•]tain himſelf in Bed and Sweat. For we ſee its operation in the great world is not performed in the cold, but in the heat; it is alſo of like operation in the Microcoſm.

Moreover, this Oyle of Vitriol tinges, (t) with a very fair and durable colour expreſt Juices,

• Of Pallid Roſes,
• Violets,
• Flowers of Peony,
• Wild Poppy,
• Alſo Extract of Alkerms (u).

And Oyle of Cloves, if duly mixed with either of theſe.

Sweet Oyle (x) of Vitriol, as alſo that of Antimony touching which, ſo many glory, nom[•]n ha[•] hitherto ſeen; nor that genuine Vitriolate fixed (y) Sulphur, to which Anodyne, Paracelſus attribute ſtupendious virtues.

Greeniſh Oyle of Vitriol is of admirable virtue in Medicine (z). It may be prepared, if purified Vitriol diſtill'd with moſt vehement fire, and after extraction, and purification of the Salt from the Caput Mortuum, (which Salt muſt by no means be further burned, or calcined in the fire) it be circulated with the Salt, in Balneo for a convenient time.

This Oyle operates variouſly, viz. by Vomiting, Seidge, Urine, and Sweat. Doſe ſix, eight, or twelve drops in convenient liquor.

(a) Mars and Venus.

(b) To be circulated.

(c) Which will be, if the matter melt.

(d) If Iron.

(e) If Copper.

(f) In like manner ſtirring it.

(g) Viz. with addition of freſh Sulphur.

(h) To 1 lib. of the Calx, almoſt three Lotones.

(i) Yet Vitriol of Copper will wax more ſweet.

(k) That Sulphur indeed is not true Sulphur, but is an excrementitious Earth, like Oker, which hath an emplaſtick virtue, but commodiouſly cannot be applyed to any other uſe. It is neither Anodyne, nor Paregorical, nor hath it any other virtue that may be transferred to Medicinal uſe.

(l) There is alſo another way more compendious, by which Vitriol is made of Venus and Mars but it is Hermaphroditical, and hath the nature of both, viz. of Venus and Mars, for it is made with both, and hath been in uſe with Baſilius Valentinus the Monk.

Hermaphroditical Vitriol.

Firſt make Oyle of Vitriol, in the manner as is above deſcribed, in the Spirit of the ſame and exactly according to that preparation. Of this make ſome quantity. Then have in readineſs very good filings of Iron, not pulverulent, nor ruſty, but freſh made: upon them pour the Oyle of Vitriol, according to deſcretion, yet not too much. Add of diſtill'd Rain-water thrice as much, as the quantity of Oyle poured on, viz. if the Oyle be very ſharp, and it preſently begin to boil. The whole labour muſt be begun, and ended in a capacious Cucurbit, and the pouring on the Oyle of Vitriol, muſt be repeated by times, often; leaving it for ſome time, until it be cool. Afterward pour it off, and filter it, and you will have a very fair and green liquor, which evaporate to a skinnineſs, and leave it in a cold place, ſo you will have a very fair green Vitriol, made of Copper and Iron, ſweet, and of admirable virtues. With the filings of Iron, after the firſt Solution, as alſo in other ſubſequent Solutious, go on, in like manner diſſolving with Oyle of Vitriol, and if need be diſtill'd Rain-water, until the whole may be turned into a liquor, and of it green Vitriol confected. Whence may be made a red Oyle, and indeed after the very ſame manner our Author propoſeth. The virtues hereof in Medicine are the ſame. The uſe of Hermaphroditick Vitriol. See Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition, page.

A famous Stomachical Specifick is found in Salt-Armoniack, or Salt-Regis, which is made with Urine and Soot, but firſt it muſt be rightly purged, afterward ſublimed, the way of preparation and uſe, ſee in Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition page.

Of like virtue from Vegetables are the Arcanums of the leſſer Century, and Peneroyal Philoſophically prepared.

(m) In his ſecond Book De Rebus.

(n) With Oyle of Vitriol, for the Stomach, I familiarly uſe diſtih'd Spirit of Malmeſy, only made of Malmeſy, in 2 lib. of which I macerate one handful, or one handful and an half of the herb Peneroyal; of which Eſſence I exhibit one ſpoonful, with as many drops of Oyle of Vitriol, as are requiſite to render it gratefully ſharp, and the deſired effect uſually follows.

(o) See the Peſtilential Specifick.

(p) That the Teeth be not ſtupified.

(q) Viz. Internally.

(r) Thomas Eraſtus, who with Oyle of Vitriol kill'd a certain Doctor, and Conſiliary of the Palatinate.

(s) Where Choler is harboured.

(t) It is manifest by extracting, Tinctures may be drawn, as in expreſt Juices of Roſes, and Conſerves of the ſame.

(u) It makes it red.

(x) Of ſweet Oyle of Vitriol mention is made above. Of ſweet Oyle of Antimony. See the Triumphant Chariot of Baſil. Valent.

(y) Of which above. See alſo our Treatiſe of Opium, and Laudanum Opiat, where, how it ſhould be prepared, and exalted into a Noble Laudanum, it is at large diſcourſed of.

(z) Some prepare it per deſcenſum, others per canales, but it anſwers not the end. This poſitive way of our Author is moſt convenient of all.

Uterine.

Mugwort (a) opens all obſtructions of Women. Before, the Menſes, and after the Birth, a decoction thereof is uſed to purge the Matrix, with one or two drops of Oyle of Amber.

I. Elixir Uterine[•]

℞

• Caſtor one half pound (b).
• Saffron ℥ij. (c)

Extract a Tincture from both a part, with Spirit of Wine, and ſeparate the Spirit to the remanency of Extracts, to which when mixed, add Extract of Mugwort ℥iiij. (d)

• Sa[•]t of Mother of Pearl ℥j.
• Diſtil[•]'d Oyles (e) of Angelica,
• Aniſe,
• Amber, of each ʒij.

Mix them together, and digeſt them all for eight days.

Ʋſe and Doſe.

Doſe of this Elixir ℈ j. or ℈ij. juſt at the coming of the hyſterical fit (f) then the Sick will quickly be healed (g). If for certain Months an equal Doſe be uſed, at the time the Menſes are wont to flow, the Diſeaſe (h) will not return.

II. A Compounded Powder.

Deſcribed by Paracelſus (i), made of Lichenes, or Callis Equorum (k), growing in the legs of Horſes, it is alſo moſt efficacious in Suffocation of the Matrix. The fume of it being taken (l) by thoſe afflicted with the Hyſterical paſſion, through a Tunnel (m) wrapt about with Cotton, over a cloſe Chair morning and evening, or at the time of the Fit, it ſufficiently expels the moſt deſparate Suffocation of the Matrix: More inwardly, in the mean while, may be given Spirit of Vitriol with Salt of Corals (n), in Water of Meliſſa and Mugwort.

(a) Viz. The red, but the Arcanum thereof is better.

(b) Cut very ſmall.

(c) Unbeaten.

(d) ℥j. of the Arcanum is better.

(e) The Oyles muſt firſt be diſſolved in Spirit of Wine, and afterward added.

(f) Of what kind ſoever.

(g) Sweats being by this medicament provoked.

(h) The Hyſterical diſeaſe.

(i) De moribus Amentium Cap. 4. Tom. 4. Its Compoſition is thus.

• ℞ Of the Warts that grow on the Knees of Horſes ℥j.
• Aſſa fetida ʒj.
• Horn of Goats-hoof ʒj.

Reduce them to Powder: Of this Powder ℈ j. ſprinkled upon burning Coals, and the fume thereof received into the genitals, through a Tunnel, or other convenient Inſtrument, ſpeedily removes all Suffocations.

(k) For ſo they are called, growing about the inſide of the Knees of Horſes. From them they are not to be taken, (for that is dangerous,) but they fall off, of themſelves, which for the moſt part is at the ſame time, when Horſes alſo change their Coat, which uſually happens in the Months of February and March, then theſe are to be gathered. In the middle of theſe Warts, is found a white bright Matter, which is like the Cryſtalline humour in the Eye-Horſe-keepers ſay, if theſe be violently taken away, contractures of the Legs follow. If the fume of this Powder of Warts be ſo admirably efficacious, that it reſists even the moſt deſperate Suffocations of the Matrix, how much more excellent will the Extract of them be, if made after the manner deſcribed in Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition, where we treat of Suffocative Laudanum, page.

(l) Into the Matrix.

(m) Or the Neck of a Retort.

(n) O[•] Quinteſſence of Pearls, of which above.

III. Extract of Ox-ſpleen.

Paracelſus (a) in his Archidoxes, in lib. of Miſteries, makes mention of this, that it removes all obſtructions of the Spleen, and provokes the Menſes.

℞ the Spleen of an Ox, cut it into thin ſlices, macerate (b) it for certain days in Spirit of Wine, eſſencified with Myrrh, afterward dry it in the Air. Proceed in this manner, for otherwiſe, if you would dry it by it ſelf, it will ſtink: afterward with Spirit of Wine extract an Eſſence, and to render it more ſavoury, add, according to deſcretion ſome drops of Oyle of Angelica (c).

Doſe ℈ j. in appropriate Water.

Obſervation.

In provoking the Menſes, the uſual time wherein they are wont to flow in the ſick, muſt be diligently obſerved, for then for the moſt part pain is wont to be about the Reins and Loins, and ſo by helping nature, the Remedy will operate more efficaciouſly.

(a) Lib. 7. Tom. 6. page 82. In Specifick of the Matrix.

(b) It needs not, for it may preſently be dryed in an Oven.

(c) Extract of Bullocks-liver is better, which is thus made.

Extract of Bullocks-liver.

℞ The Liver of a young Bullock, cut it into ſmall thin pieces, dry them in an Oven, and reduce them to powder, add aduſt Wine, diſtill'd from the groſs Feces, and with it extract the more ſubtil ſubſtance of the Liver, as much as can be extracted; when no more extraction can be made, dry the powder of the Liver, as before; and the ſecond time, with Spirit of Wine, as before, extract it, and this labour repeat alſo the third time; conjoyn all the extractions, and by diſtillation reduce them to a certain conſiſtency; then add the proper Salt, extracted from the Caput Mortuum of the Liver, with diſtill'd Water, and mix them. The uſe of this is the ſame, as of the extract of Oxſpleen; but far more ready and expeditious. Doſe ℈ j. in Water of Mugwort, Savine, Sage, and other appropriate Waters.

IV. Salt of Tin.

℞ Aſhes of Tin, prepared in an open fire, without ſophiſtication from it, not with Water, (as by vulgar deſcriptions is vainly taught) but with diſtill'd Vinegar, extract a Salt, which afterward by filtring, and with moſt gentle heat in Balneo, ſeparate from the Salt, and ſeven times edulcorate it with Rain-water (a).

Virtues and Ʋſe.

It is a ſecret and moſt efficacious in Suffocation, the Navel being anointed hot therewith: As ſoon as the Matrix perceives the heat, it is preſently ſetled in its own place, nor doth it afterward any more remove.

Doſe, three granes, three or four Mornings together in Water of Mugwort, or other cordial Waters.

A ſingular Water, in which the aforeſaid Salt is wont to be exhibited, to ſuch as are afflicted with Hysterical Paſſions.

℞

• Root of Dittany ℥j
• Seed of Daucus ℥j.
• Choice Cinnamon,
• Caſſia lignea,
• Meliſſa, of each ℈ij.
• Oriental Crocus ℈ j.
• Freſh Caſtor ℈ jſs.

From all theſe mixt make a powder, pour upon it of Water of Rue 2 lib. and a half. Let them ſtand four days in Infuſion; diſtill it in Balneo, and keep it for uſe.

In one ſpoonful of this Water blood-warm, is given three granes of the Salt, three or four mornings, upon an empty ſtomach, the Patient faſting three hours after.

(a) Then diſſolve it into a Liquor per deliquium.

Liquor of Tin.

Cryſtals of Tin for the aforeſaid uſe, againſt Suffocation of the Matrix, and other evils, may be made more excellently in the following manner. ℞ Engliſh Tin, diſſolve it in Aqua fortis, which is made of Nitre, and Allum, and the Tin a little after the pouring on the Aqua fortis, will appear in the bottom like a white Calx. This Calx dry, and in a Cucurbit, with pots placed upon it, as is wont to be done in ſubliming white Flowers of Antimony, ſublime it, and ſo the Spirit of the Tin will be elevated in the form of moſt white powder, or of fine flower. This powder diſſolve in diſtill'd Vinegar, and extract it for three days, daily ſtirring it twice, or oftner. The Solution, and extraction often repeat, ſtill pouring on freſh Spirit of Vinegar. Laſtly, in Balneo diſtill off the Vinegar to a drineſs. What remains extract with Spirit of Wine, no otherwiſe than as before was done with Vinegar. Separate the Spirit of Wine to a moderate conſiſtency, and ſet what remains in a moiſt place, that it may cryſtallize, which Cryſtals afterward per deliquium reſolve into a Liquor.

This Liquor is otherwiſe profitable for the French-ſickneſs, all fetid Ulcers, Fiſtulas, Canker, Wolf, Noli me tangere, and other grievous diſeaſes, it cures, from one drop to two, or three at moſt, the Doſe being often repeated. In thoſe of ripe age it vehemently, and largely moves the Belly.

Febrile.

If the Fever (a) ariſe from Mercurials (b), they are abſtemious.

If from Sulphur, they Vomit what they eat.

If from the proper Salt, they have an inordinate appetite (c).

If from the Liver, the thirſt is vehement, which is cured with Laudanum (d).

If from the Stomach, they are exceeding ſlothful, yet without thirſt, they ſmell what they conceit: This is cured with Coralline (e).

Firſt, A purgation (f) muſt be appointed with mineral Turbith, or Panchymagogon, or white Flowers of Antimony. The peccant humor being removed afrerward exhibit this following powder.

℞ The long Shells of Shell-fiſhes, which are found nigh to the Shore of Fiſh-ponds and Lakes, pour upon them Vinegar prepared of Wine, let them ſtand for a night, then the filth will be extracted, which diligently ſhave off with Iron inſtruments, uſed by Gold-ſmiths for ſuch purpoſes, afterward by calcining the long ſ[•]ells to all[•]es reduce them to a whiteneſs, and then into a fine powder (g).

Ʋſe and Doſe of the Powder.

Doſe ℈ij. in the time (h) of the fit, in a draught of hot Beer, with a little freſh Butter. This is ſeldome taken twice, or the third time, becauſe the firſt draught for the moſt part cures by ſweat, therefore after the taking, the Sick ſhould be laid to ſweat in Bed.

Note, That Medicaments, according to the mind of Paracelſus, may ſafely be exhibited, in Fevers, juſt in the time of the fit, as a little before, that they may operate together with the fit.

• ℞ Oyle of Vitriol ℈ j.
• Salt of Wormwood (i) ℈ jſs.
• Water of Succory ℥j. mix them.

After the taking of this draught, let the Patient be well covered in Bed, exp[•]cting ſweat, it expels all Fevers (k). To the ſtrong this Potion is given whole: To the weaker in the following Doſe.

• ℞ Oyle of Vitriol ℈ſs.
• Salt of Wormwood ℈ j.
• Water of Succory ℥j. mix them.

(a) The form of a Fever is in Sulphur, or in the heat of Sulphur. The Quotidian is in the Stomach, the Tertian reſides in the Liver.

(b) Excrements.

(c) Sodam den God.

(d) Opiate.

(e) Arcanum.

(f) Purgations in Fevers are neceſſary. Nor indeed, can the peccant Matter be any way more commodiouſly exterminated, than by purgations. Beſide thoſe Catharticks deſcribed by our Author, thoſe above by me alleadged, are of admirable uſe, as Aqua-bened. And the Ant monial Febrile Pills, taken before the aſſault of the ſit, as ſoon as there is any ſign of its beginning to approach. It wonderfully exhauſts the Minera's of Fevers, and other Symptomes. See Practica Chymiatrica, page.

A principal Specifick in Tertian Fevers, is the comp[•]unded Water of Ants, which ſee in Practica Chymiat. page.

In the mean while, it is the part of a prudent Phyſitian, diligently to conſider, whether the Patient be diſpoſed to Vomiting, and whether the ſickly cauſe of the Fever may be expell'd by Vomiting; and alſo whither the ſtrength of the Patient can bear it; if not, he must have recourſe to other more mitigative and convenient. Among Febrible Specificks, Salt Ammoniack, well cleanſed and prepared, obtains not the lowest place, of which a little after the Fit, ſix or nine granes being exhibited, in the Arcanum of the leſſer Century, or in a Decection of Succory, after univerſals before uſed, if hereby ſweat be largely provoked, the Fever is certainly removed and expell'd. The ſame Doſe may be re-iterated, if the firſt or ſecond time the deſired end be not anſwered. See the preparation hereof in Practica Chymiatrica, page.

(g) Some uſe theſe ſhells purged from all filth, and made tranſparent, all mucilagenouſneſs being wholly taken away, without any other calcination, reduce them to powder, and keep it for uſe.

(h) But not unleſs in the ſtrong, for the weak cannot bear it.

A ſingular Water, in which the aforeſaid Salt is wont to be exhibited, to ſuch as are afflicted with Hysterical Paſſions.

℞

• Root of Dittany ℥j
• Seed of Daucus ℥j.
• Choice Cinnamon,
• Caſſia lignea,
• Meliſſa, of each ℈ij.
• Oriental Crocus ℈ j.
• Freſh Caſtor ℈ jſs.

From all theſe mixt make a powder, pour upon it of Water of Rue 2 lib. and a half. Let them ſtand four days in Infuſion; diſtill it in Balneo, and keep it for uſe.

In one ſpoonful of this Water blood-warm, is given three granes of the Salt, three or four mornings, upon an empty ſtomach, the Patient faſting three hours after.

(a) Then diſſolve it into a Liquor per deliquium.

Liquor of Tin.

Cryſtals of Tin for the aforeſaid uſe, againſt Suffocation of the Matrix, and other evils, may be made more excellently in the following manner. ℞ Engliſh Tin, diſſolve it in Aqua fortis, which is made of Nitre, and Allum, and the Tin a little after the pouring on the Aqua fortis, will appear in the bottom like a white Calx. This Calx dry, and in a Cucurbit, with pots placed upon it, as is wont to be done in ſubliming white Flowers of Antimony, ſublime it, and ſo the Spirit of the Tin will be elevated in the form of moſt white powder, or of fine flower. This powder diſſolve in diſtill'd Vinegar, and extract it for three days, daily ſtirring it twice, or oftner. The Solution, and extraction often repeat, ſtill pouring on freſh Spirit of Vinegar. Laſtly, in Balneo diſtill off the Vinegar to a drineſs. What remains extract with Spirit of Wine, no otherwiſe than as before was done with Vinegar. Separate the Spirit of Wine to a moderate conſiſtency, and ſet what remains in a moiſt place, that it may cryſtallize, which Cryſtals afterward per deliquium reſolve into a Liquor.

This Liquor is otherwiſe profitable for the French-ſickneſs, all fetid Ulcers, Fiſtulas, Canker, Wolf, Noli me tangere, and other grievous diſeaſes, it cures, from one drop to two, or three at moſt, the Doſe being often repeated. In thoſe of ripe age it vehemently, and largely moves the Belly.

Febrile.

If the Fever (a) ariſe from Mercurials (b), they are abſtemious.

If from Sulphur, they Vomit what they eat.

If from the proper Salt, they have an inordinate appetite (c).

If from the Liver, the thirſt is vehement, which is cured with Laudanum (d).

If from the Stomach, they are exceeding ſlothful, yet without thirſt, they ſmell what they conceit: This is cured with Coralline (e).

Firſt, A purgation (f) muſt be appointed with mineral Turbith, or Panchymagogon, or white Flowers of Antimony. The peccant humor being removed afterward exhibit this following powder.

℞ The long Shells of Shell-fiſhes, which are found nigh to the Shore of Fiſh-ponds and Lakes, pour upon them Vinegar prepared of Wine, let them ſtand for a night, then the filth will be extracted, which diligently ſhave off with Iron inſtruments, uſed by Gold-ſmiths for ſuch purpoſes, afterward by calcining the long ſhells to aſhes, reduce them to a whiteneſs, and then into a fine powder (g).

Ʋſe and Doſe of the Powder.

Doſe ℈ij. in the time (h) of the fit, in a draught of hot Beer, with a little freſh Butter. This is ſeldome taken twice, or the third time, becauſe the firſt draught for the moſt part cures by ſweat, therefore after the taking, the Sick ſhould be laid to ſweat in Bed.

Note, That Medicaments, according to the mind of Paracelſus, may ſafely be exhibited, in Fevers, juſt in the time of the fit, as a little before, that they may operate together with the fit.

• ℞ Oyle of Vitriol ℈ j.
• Salt of Wormwood (i) ℈ jſs.
• Water of Succory ℥j. mix them.

After the taking of this draught, let the Patient be well covered in Bed, expecting ſweat, it expels all Fevers (k). To the ſtrong this Potion is given whole: To the weaker in the following Doſe.

• ℞ Oyle of Vitriol ℈ſs.
• Salt of Wormwood ℈ j.
• Water of Succory ℥j. mix them.

(a) The form of a Fever is in Sulphur, or in the heat of Sulphur. The Quotidian is in the Stomach, the Tertian reſides in the Liver.

(b) Excrements.

(c) Sodam den God.

(d) Opiate.

(e) Arcanum.

(f) Purgations in Fevers are neceſſary. Nor indeed, can the peccant Matter be any way more commodiouſly exterminated, than by purgations. Beſide thoſe Catharticks deſcribed by our Author, thoſe above by me alleadged, are of admirable uſe, as Aqua-bened. And the Ant monial Febrile Pills, taken before the aſſault of the fit, as ſoon as there is any ſign of its beginning to approach. It wonderfully exhauſts the Minera's of Fevers, and other Symptomes. See Practica Chymiatrica, page.

A principal Specifick in Tertian Fevers, is the compounded Water of Ants, which ſee in Practica Chymiat. page.

In the mean while, it is the part of a prudent Phyſitian, diligently to conſider, whether the Patient be diſpoſed to Vomiting, and whether the ſickly cauſe of the Fever may be expell'd by Vomiting; and alſo whither the ſtrength of the Patient can bear it; if not, he must have recourſe to other more mitigative and convenient. Among Febrible Specificks, Salt Ammoniack, well cleanſed and prepared, obtains not the lowest place, of which a little after the Fit, ſix or nine granes being exhibited, in the Arcanum of the leſſer Century, or in a Decoction of Succory, after univerſals before uſed, if hereby ſweat be largely provoked, the Fever is certainly removed and expell'd. The ſame Doſe may be re-iterated, if the firſt or ſecond time the deſired end be not anſwered. See the preparation hereof in Practica Chymiatrica, page.

(g) Some uſe theſe ſhells purged from all filth, and made tranſparent, all mucilagenouſneſs being wholly taken away, without any other calcination, reduce them to powder, and keep it for uſe.

(h) But not unleſs in the ſtrong, for the weak cannot bear it.

(i) Or Spirit of Salt of Wormwood ℈ſs. to fifteen granes.

(k) The head of a Serpent hung about the Neck before the fit, in intermitting Fevers, is an approved Remedy; alſo powder of Serpents may be given. See Practica Chymiatrica, page.

In Quartanes Avenzoar commends the uſe of Peach-kernels. Gaunerius a decoction of [•]es. I have exhibited beth, with great ſucceſs, ſaith Crato Epistle 203.

Peſtilential.

Peſtilential Elixir.

SInce the P[•]ſt (a) is the anger, and peculiar judgment of God, after reconciliation to God, and our Neighbour, and the emendation of Life, the following Medicines may commodiouſly be uſed.

℞ Flowers of Sulphur ſpagirically prepared (as a little after is deſcribed, ℥iij. pour upon them Oyle of Juniper (b) berries in Balneo firſt rectified, till they be covered four fingers, (in the ſame manner Balſome of Sulphur may be made, with Spirit of Turpentine, (c) the Tincture is afterward extracted with Spirit of Wine, for Aſthmatical Affects) Oyle of Amber, by three times rectification in Balneo, freed from its vehemency of odour, a fourth part (d) of the quantity of Oyle of Juniper-berries poured on; ſet theſe in a fire of Aſhes or ſand, often ſtirring them, that the Flowers of Sulphur may gently, without aduſtion, be diſſolved and melt. Then ℞ of Venice-treacle 1 lib. from which, with the beſt Spirit of Wine, extract a Tincture, which, from the Spirit of Wine ſeparated, keep a part; with the ſame Spirit of Wine extract Roots of Elecampane, Angelica, and Juniper-berries bruiſed and mixt, of each ℥iij. and the Tincture from the Spirit of Wine ſeparated in Balneo, mix with the Tincture of Treacle; then pour on the Oyles of Juniper and Amber eſſencified, with Flowers of Sulphur, and firſt filtred through Book-paper; circulate all together over a moſt gentle heat of Aſhes for four days. This performed, you will have a Secret, which in the Peſt, and Epidemical diſeaſes, by the bleſſing of God is wont miraculouſly to ſhow its Effects.

Virtues, Ʋſe, and Doſe.

In the Peſt it is a preſervative and curative.

Doſe one or two drops in Wine or Vinegar every morning; or for ſeveral weeks, eight or ten drops taken once a week, to provoke Sweat upon an empty Stomach. It preſerves from putrefaction, and leaves no impurity in the body.

If the Patient be already infected with the Peſt, let him as ſoon as he is aſſaulted, take from ℈ j. to ℈ij. in Wine, Vinegar of Rue, or other appropriate liquor, and Sweat, this powerfully expels the venome from the Body.

(a) In curing the Peſt, of Divine Anger the moſt ſevere Scourge, no Man hath at any time been ſo happy, nor durst to glory, that he of himſelf was able to expell it with a Specifick, or Appropriate Medicine. All endeavours of the Phyſitian therein, if God permit not, are deficient and vain, what mitigation ſoever of the Peſt be thereby made, it is not efficacious enough to preſerve life. Although by divers, many, and various exquiſite Medicines are produced, confirmed both by Reaſon and Experience; yet they are here imperfect, and oftentimes of no virtue or power. Yea, even the Magiſtery of the wife it ſelf, againſt this moſt pernicious Malignant Lues, poſſeſſeth not a ſufficiency of ſtrength, but fails, and becomes as it were uſeleſs. So much is hereby manifeſt, that we have reaſon to judge, that an infallible Specifick, or Appropriate particular Medicine, cannot be promiſed by anyone, and do rather believe, the atomes of Infection may be ſeen flying in the Aire, and this not from ſe[•] immaginary deluſions, but really from the Sertes of truth it ſelf. Whatſoever Pest[•]al Medicaments are propoſed by our Author, and alſo by me, muſt neceſsarily be cenſured with the ſame cenſure; they may ſometimes profit, but can ſcarcely be eſteemed general. In the year 1611. in that grievous Peſtilence at Haſſia, and the Neighbouring parts, my Peſtilential-water, ſeaſonably taken, did much help. The Compoſition thereof I have ingeniouſly taught in Practica Chymiatrica, page.

And in my Germane Treatiſe, ſet forth in the year 1623. Of like virtue is compounded Oyle of Camphire, eſpecially that which is made with Oyle of Cloves, and Salt of Wormwood, which [〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉] gratia, is added by me at the end of my Commentaries. Here to alſo may be referr'd Elixir Proprietatis of Paracelſus. Solar Bezoar, Tranſparent Gold, Panacea of Sulphur of Antimony.

(b) In Balneo rectified ℥viij.

(c) Rather with Oyle of Aniſe.

(d) ℥ij. ʒij.

Flowers of Sulphur.

The uſe of Crude Sulphur in Medicine ought not to be admitted, unleſs that may be had, which is found in Mines, and is called Sciſſile (a), by nature purified, which with Flowers of Sulphur, prepared by Art, is of equal virtue. For as here by artificial, ſo there by natural fire, the more pure part of the Sulphur is elevated to higher places, and ſo muſt needs by reaſon be judged better digeſted; therefore when Sciſſile is at hand it may be uſed inſtead of the Flowers: But becauſe nature ſeldome ſupplies us with aboundance of Sciſſile, Chymical Phyſicians began to think of an Artifice, whereby in defect thereof, they might be ſupplied.

In the Fields of Cracovia (b) in Polonia, it is found cleanſed with wonderful Artifice of Nature; and once with deſire I ſaw it in the Kingdome of Naples, near the Sulphurous Pits, where the Sulphurous Mountain perpetually burns. The Sulphur in that place, is wont to ſweat out of the Stones like Dew; that flower is moſt ſweet, of which, if a true Spagirick Artificer could have aboundance, from it he might draw a Magiſterial Chymical Medicament. The Sulphur that is there made, may afterward by the force of fire, be throughly purged from the Stones and Earth (c).

Near Salisburge, in the Copper-mines, where they boile Vitriol, from the Minera, by Aſſation, as they call it, the Sulphur is wont to fly from the Minera, which afterward ſticks in the Chimney like fine flower, which Chimney is therefore ſtudiouſly built to receive and retain that fume. This Flower of Sulphur is well purified, and being Sublimed from the Minera of Vitriol, it retains in it ſelf a certain ſharpneſs.

Therefore this, in defect of flowers Chymically prepared, may very commodiouſly be uſed, as I have often found by Experience.

℞ Of moſt yellow Sulphur (for that which is of a red colour, hath much of Arſenick, (d) Realgar in it, and for Medicine ought not to be uſed) one pound, Salt-fuſe half a pound; make the Salt firſt flow in a Crucible, then pour it out, and cool it upon a Marbel or in a Mortar of Ungarick Vitriol purified, and calcined half a pound pulveriſate, and mix theſe together, put them in a glaſs Cucurbit, (with a convenient Neck not too capacious) with Argilla beaten very ſmall, put on a high and large Alembeck, with a Recipient annexed, place it in Aſhes or Sand, yet take heed it be not encompaſſed too high with Sand, leaſt the ſuperior part waxing hot cauſe the flowers to melt, and when you ſuffer it to cool, you will difficultly take off the Alembeck, unleſs with a live coal you melt the congealed matter. If the Head be well fitted, it need not be Luted, if you will you may paſte a little paper round about. Theſe things thus performed, begin to diſtill at firſt with gentle fire, after three hours the Phlegme will begin to come forth, and ſo continue four or five hours. The fire muſt be gradually encreaſed with great coals, that the veſſel (e) wherein the Sand is contained may be red hot, If the fire be continued, ſo as the Sulphur in the Alembeck ſeem to flow, then it will quickly be Sublimed; yet the fire muſt not be exceſſive, for ſo it will not aſcend of a yellow colour, but black.

The flowers elevated in the Alembeck, may ſoon be taken out, if round about paper be held, while the Alembeck is lifted up, to prevent the flowers falling into the Sand, if at the ſame time the Cucurbit be very hot; without delay cover the Orifice thereof, leaſt the Sulphur by the ingreſs of Air, as is often wont, be fired. The flowers taken out of the Alembeck put it on again, and continue the fire ten hours.

After the ſublimation is ended, when all are cooled, and the Alembeck removed, take out the flowers, and mix them with the former. The Caput Mortuum, in every ſublimation, will be porous and light, being ſprinkled upon hot coals, it will not at all burn, which is a ſign it is deprived of all virtue.

Theſe flowers mix with new Salt, and Vitriol, obſerving the former proportion, and proceed in ſublimation altogether, as the firſt time, which the oftner it is done, the more ſubtil will the flowers be, and be made more and more pure. The third time do in like manner, yet you will have fewer flowers, for from three pound thrice ſublimate, you will have but ℥xx. In this third Repetition it will be expedient to deſiſt, not only becauſe it is much deminiſhed, but becauſe the profitable parts of Sulphur are apt to fix themſelves.

One half of theſe Flowers, mixed with the following Gums, reduced to moſt fire powder, keep for uſe, as Paracelſus (f) adviſeth, in lib. Paragraph. & lib. de Nature. in lib. & cap. of Sulphur.

℞ Of the ſimple Flowers of Sulpher thrice elevated, ℥jſs.

• Choice Myrrh, ʒj.
• Aloes Epatick, ℈ j.
• Saffron xv. granes.
• Terra Sigillata ℈ j

Sugara ſufficient quantity, diſſolved in Roſe or Pectoral-water, make a Maſs, of which Rotula's may be formed.

The other part in the following manner Sublime, although there be ſome who think Gums in Sublimation will be burnt: The Elevation may be gently made without Aduſtion.

℞

• Therefore of the ſaid Flowers one pound and a half.
• Colchothar, ℥vj.
• Salt fuſe ʒv.
• Myrrh of Alexandria.
• Frankincenſe, of each ℥iij.
• Aloes firſt purified with juice of Citron, ℥iiij.
• Maſtich, ℥iij.
• Saffron, ℥ſs.

All beaten together, and well mixt, put into the former (g) veſſel, if it be whole, or into a new one, adjoyning an Alembeck, ſet it in a Furnace (h) and put under fire, as was done the firſt time; after twelve hours take out the Flowers which aſcend into the Alembeck; again, put on the Alembeck, and continue the fire for other twelve hours.

Note. If you put in too much matter at one time, then it will burn, the depth of three or four ſingers is enough. Then from one pound you may have ℥xij. of Flowers, if you have leſs, put on the Alembeck again, and continue the fire for other twelve hours.

The Waters diſtill'd from either of the Sublimations, as well of the ſimple as compounded Flowers of Sulphur, gather in a Recipient, for that purpoſe annexed, and keep a part, theſe afterward rectified in a boiling Balneo, mix with that Water, which is extracted from the laſt compounded Flowers; it needs not any rectification, by reaſon of the Gums, it is of a milky colour, and ſharp taſt: Theſe muſt be gathered a part, that they be not mixed with the dark coloured Oyle, which is wont to follow.

This Water is called Ens, or Milk of Balſome, of the ſame uſe as the Flowers. In the Peſt, Fevers, Pleuriſic, Cholick, Affects of the Lights, Obſtructions of the Liver.

Doſe, according to the nature of the Sick, and judgment of the Phyſitian.

Virtues, Uſe, and Doſe of Flowers of Sulpher.

1. In the Peſt it is a principal curative and preſervative, for it reſiſts the impreſſion, and preſerves from putrefaction; with extract of Elecampane (k), it operates in time of Infection almoſt to a miracle.

Doſe ʒj. in Water of Carduus bened, or in ℥j. of Syrup of Citron, and ℥ij. of Water of Meliſſa (l). This draught preſerves and cures without any other Medicine, as [〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉], the Peſt, Plereſie, all putrefactions and impoſthumes.

2. Its daily uſe is [〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉] of all Diſeaſes, with accidents, and a conſervative of nature and health.

3. It is given in all Diſeaſes, that have great need of drying.

4. It cauſeth ſweat in Lues-venerea (m).

5. In all Affects of the Lights, in the Aſthma, Cough newly taken, and inveterate. In pectoral Catarths, Phlegmes, &c.

6. In the Pleuriſie.

7. In the Cholick.

8. In impoſthumes and putrefactions of the body.

9. In all Fevers it preſerves, takes away all Febrile impurities, and the more light peripneumonick affects, ſafely and ſuddainly.

10. It is a preſervative alſo in the Epilepſie (n).

11. Its a conſervative of Wine, if mixed there with, it hinders generation of the Stone.

Doſe ʒj. to the robuſt, to the younger ſoft, ʒſs.

For preſervation, eight or ten granes are given.

The Flowers may alſo be mixed with Sugar, and with Dragacant, diſſolved in Pectoral-water, and made up in Tablets.

Caution. The Oyle and ſublimate Flowers of Sulphur, muſt not raſhly be exhibited to Women with Child, becauſe they provoke the Menſes.

(a) Federſchwefel.

(b) I have ſublimed Sulphur of Cracovia, with fixed Nitre, the Flowers were by edulcoration whitiſh, the Nitre ſuſtained the fire two hours it was ſo fixed.

(c) Sometimes.

(d) By reaſon of permixtion of adjacent veins of Arſenick-mines, or their pernitious vapour.

(e) Capell or Catinus.

(f) Tome 3. page 174.

(g) Viz. From which the Flowers at firſt were ſublimed.

(h) Of Sand.

(i) Aſtrale.

(k) Which is very powerful in the Peſt. Doſe from ℈ j. to ʒj.

(l) Of Meadow-ſweet.

(m) And in all diſeaſes.

(n) In a conventent Vehicle.

Treacle Water.

• ℞ Venice Treacle, ℥v.
• Red Myrth of Alexandria, ℥ijſs.
• Choice Cinnamon, (a)
• Oriental Crocus whole, of each ℥ſs.
• Campher, ʒij.

Pour on them the beſt Spirit of Wine, exceedingly well rectified, (or, if it be at hand, that which is prepared of the Seeds, or Roots of Angelica, for it is more efficacious) till they be covered three or four fingers, and in a glaſs well cloſed, with gentle heat of Aſhes extract a Tincture; by inclination remove the tinged Spirit, and pour on freſh Spirit, ſo long as till it will yield no more Tincture. The tinged Spirits afterward abſtract to a mediocrity, let the reſidue remain with the extracted Eſſence, to which add ℥vj. of Spirit of Tartar, and ſo circulate and digeſt them together for eight or fourteen days.

Virtues, Uſe, and Doſe.

1. In the Peſt it is of principal uſe, and of this the Infected in twelves hours (b) muſt take one ſpoonful, in three ſpoonfuls of the beſt Wine (c), and ſweat three hours, after the taking this Potion, the Patient muſt abſtain from meat and drink at leaſt ſix hours.

2. It purgeth the Head, Breaſt, and all the principal Members of the Body, and if with impurity they be contaminated, it removes the evil, and reduces them to their priſtine and natural ſtate, and preſerves them ſo, as afterward they may not eaſily be hurt.

3. It very well helps (d) ſuch as have been anointed with Quick-ſilver, (e) for by its penetration it ſearches all the Nerves, Muſcles, and Marrow, and whatſoever evil it finds it corrects and expels.

4. In rectification of the blood (f) Lues Venerea (g) Putrefaction (h), Wormes (i), Prickings of the ſides (k), Palpitation of the Heart (l), Fevers (m), Jaundies (n).

Alſo it may be mixed with other Diaphoreticks (o).

Doſe, from half a ſpoonful, to one ſpoonful, in (p) Appropriate Water, in a draught of Wine, Water of Meliſſa, or Cardu-bened.

(a) Or of Caſsia-lignea. The difference between Cinnamon and Caſsia is; Caſsia in breaking hath no ſtrings, but Cinnamon many.

(b) Viz. from the firſt infection.

(c) Or Spirit of Wine.

(d) Spirit of Vitriol being added, as much as is needful.

(e) In Lues-venerea, or the moſt contumacious Scab.

(f) In Water of Succory.

(g) In a decoction of Guaiacum, or Water of Arſmart.

(h) In Water of Coltsfoot.

(i) In Water of Tanſy, of flowers of Peaches.

(k) Viz. of the ſuperior parts, eſpecially cauſed by coagulated bloods in Water of Chervil.

(l) In Water of Meliſſa.

(m) In Water of Tobacco, or other Water.

(n) In Water of white Horehound.

(o) As Diaphoretick Antimony.

(p) In wounds, eſpecially with Shot, to prevent Convulſions, and correct other accidents of wounds, it is of ſingular uſe. See Wurtzius lib. 3. chap. 17. of accidents of wounds, at the end.

[•]exton of Paracelſus (a).

I.

(a) Others read Xenzethon, Zenexton of Paracelſus lib. 2. de Peſte cap. 4. Hydrargyry, or Quick-ſilver is a Pagoick Amulet, (as it is called) being encloſed in a Filberd-nut, and hung about the Neck. This hath a Magnetick attractive virtue, it attracts to it ſelf the Pe[•]lential venome, as a certain homogeneal thing, yet not ſo, as by its attracting the venome, it ſhould render it more obnoxious to the body, for by this attraction the venonate humor is diſsipated. The ſame is affirmed of Arſenick, which kind of Amulet was firſt invented by Jacob Carpenſis, and by others afterward enlarged and approved of. With the ſame Amulet [•]drian the ſixt chief Biſhop of Rome, was delivered from a moſt grievous Peſlilence, a Fallopins, Montanus, Heurnius and Crato ſay.

(b) In Scorpio conjoyned, which is in the Month of October, the ſecond or third day.

A Maſs for making of conſtellate Amulets or Pentacles.

℞ Of Toads (a) well dryed in the Air, and heat of the Sun, and in the open Air (b) pulverifate, (artificially beaten with a Peſtle, ſtopping your Noſtrils (c), or turning away your Head) ℥ij.

Note, Unleſs they be well, and quickly dryed, they ſtink, and are difficultly beaten. Eighteen Toads yeild ℥ij. of powder.

Zenith (d) of young Maydens, as much as can be got.

• White Cryſtalline Arſenick (e).
• Red Arſenick, or Auripigment ℥ſs. of each.
• Root of Dittany,
• Tormenttl, of each ʒiij.
• Pearls not bored ʒj.
• Corals,
• Fragments of Oriental Hyacinth,
• Oriental Emralds, of each ʒſs.
• Oriental Crocus ℈ij.

By reaſon of its odour, ſome granes of Musk or Amber may be added.

Pulveriſate all theſe moſt ſubtilly, afterward diſſolve Tragacant in Water of Roſes, till it be like a mucilage, with which impaſte the powders, and form them (the Sun and Moon being in Scorpio, or at leaſt the Moon) into round Pentacles, and imprint them with the former two Seals, engraven under the ſame influences. Or if you had rather, make Scutums, having the form of the Heart, afterward dry them ſew them up in red Silk, and hang them to the region of the Heart, between the Shirt, and other garments.

Uſe.

Externally it is hung about the Neck with a silk ribbon, the Shirt being between, to the Region of the Heart. It not only preſerves from the Peſtilence, but hinders whereby the body is the leſs infected with Venomes, or Aſtrale Diſeaſes; it attracts the venome from within, and externally conſumes it.

Zenexton for Rich and Noble Perſons.

II.

(a) Whole without any pricking.

(b) In the month of July.

(c) It needs not. For the Toad hath venome only in the humors. A Toad dryed or burnt, is a great ſecret in the moſt deſparate Dropſie.

(d) The firſt menſtruous blood.

(e) To prepare this Maſs, ſome only uſe red and white Arſenick, with Tragacant diſſolved in Water of Roſes, and ſo made up into Paſtils. Others further add to ℥ſs. of either Arſnick, root of Angelica, Wormſeed, Dittany, Saffron, of each ℈ j. and with Tragacant make them up into pastils. But where are many ingredients, there is alſo much error.

Other Zenextons.

Beſides the Amulets or Periaptons, to be worn about the Neck in time of Peſtilence, deſcribed by our Author, there are very many other, which indeed change not the kind or matter, yet in preparation are different from them. Such is the exquiſite artifice of humane ingenuity, that it changeth the ſame things into divers figures, thereby demonſtrating the nobility thereof. Quick-ſilver in a Filberd-nut cut open, and afterward exactly cloſed, and hung about the Neck, hath obtained a principal name of a Periapton, afterward Arſenick in the ſame fence related, and firſt uſed, as is above expreſt. Both of which may, keeping the ſame matter, be reduced into a more apt form, of which we ſhall here treat, and firſt of Mercury.

Mercurial Zenexton.

℞

• Mercurius viv. one pound.
• Ungarick Vitriol,
• Common Salt, of each ℥iiij.
• Green-braſs or Verdegreaſe half a pound.

Boil theſe in Wine-vinegar, or Water, in a new Iron Pan, always gently ſtirring it with a Wooden Spatula, until the Vinegar, or Water, be changed to a rediſh colour, and the Maſs of the ingredients be like a Poultis. This Maſs, rejecting the liquor, dry warily, and the remaining Mercury ſtrain through a linnen cloth, as much as you can get to paſs through: The Maſs remaining in the linnen, ſpread upon a clean Oaken-board well planed, like as a Playſter is ſpread, but with ſome convenient thickneſs, and immediately impreſs it with a conſtellated Seal, alſo, if you pleaſe, you may obſerve the time of Luna's ingreſs into Scorpio. The figures impreſt, ſeparate one from another by cutting them round with a Knife, or with a peculiar circulate Inſtrument, made for ſuch purpoſes, that the figures ſo cut may be like money, and leave them upon the board for one night. In the mean time the Mercury will be coagulated and hardned, that when removed from the board, it will ſound like mettal. Theſe ſealed monies keep for uſe, which is thus, put each of them into red Silk, and as the uſual manner is, let them be worn about the Neck. If in ſucceeding time, the red Silk be changed into a blew colour, take it off preſently, and burn it in a clear fire; but wrap the ſame Tablet in freſh red Silk, and again hang it about the Neck, and afterward obſerve its change of colour. For it is found by experience, that in time of Peſtilence, or other Epidemical Diſeaſes, as oft as the red Silk, in which theſe Tablets are put, is ſeen to change its colour, Venome is indeed attracted, but not quite conſumed; therefore, leaſt its aboundance ſhould hurt the body, the burning of the Silk, contaminated with venome, is found out; which in the uſe of this Periapton, muſt moſt diligently be obſerved.

Zenexton Arſenical.

Arſenick mixed with other Mineral Species, as well as Mercury, in a double manner may be reduced otherwiſe into forms. The firſt whereof is thus, ℞

• Red Arſenick,
• Crude Mercury, of each half a pound.
• Auripigment,
• Crude Sulphur, of each ℥iiij.

Firſt mix the Mercary with the Sulphur in this manner. Melt the Sulphur in a Pot with gentle fire, afterward in the ſame, always ſtirring it, mix the Crude Mercury, until it was black, and the Mercury be wholly conſumed in the Sulphur. Then grind the Maſs, and mix it well with the other ſpecies; all theſe in a Cucurbit, with Alembeck aptly fitted, ſublime in the uſual manner, and the parts by ſublimation elevated, will be of an excellent red colour; gather all the ſublimate, and rejecting the Feces, reduce it to powder, which with Tragacant diſſolved in Roſe-water, make up in Tablets; theſe in the accuſtomed manner ſealed, in Sindon or other Silk, muſt be worn about the N[•]k, not neglecting to obſerve what is mentioned in coagulated Mercury.

Arſenical Magnet.

The latter form of preparing Arſenick into a Periapton, is thus. ℞

• Cryſtalline Arſenick,
• Yellow Su phur,
• Crude Antimony, of each ℥iij.

Theſe all Subtilly Pulveriſate and mixt put into an Earthen Veſſel and over a gentle fire m[•]e it leiſurely melt, yet beware of the fume; keep ſtirring it with an [•]ro[•] Spitula, until it be ductible like to Turpentine, and of a dark red colour. After all are cooled, the matter will wax hard like pitch, but before this be from the matter, while it is ſoft, with your hands moiſtened, with Oyle of Roſes, form Cakes or Tablers, w[•] being hung in Silk about the Neck, do in like manner preferve from in[•]ection. (Note, The fume muſt carefully be avoided, becauſe from the Arſenick it is venomous.) This need not be ſeared, although it be compounded of pernitious venomes, for the Sulphur mitigates the virulency, both of the Antimony and Arſenick, and diſpoſes them to a more beneficial nature and property. Moreover, from this Compoſition is made a famous potential C[•]uſtick, which cauſeth no Inflammation, but without dolour corrodes the Skin. From it is alſo made a moſt excellent attractive Plaſter in the Peſt, which Impoſthumes and Carbuncles, doth moſt ſpeedily ripen, breaks them, and exceeding powerfully attracts the venome, In like manner, being for two or three days applyed to putrid and venomous Ulcers, that eaſily admit not of cure, it attracts the venome to the ſuperficies of the Ulcer, and condenſes it into a very black and putrid Eſcara, which ſupplyed with freſh Butter, or Oyle of Roſes, is ſpeedily removed, the bottome under the Ulcer being leſt red and clear. The Compoſition of the Plaiſter is thus,

A Plaiſter of Arſenical Magnet.

℞

• xGums of Serapinum,
• Ammoniack,
• Galbanum, of each ℥iij.

Diſſolve theſe in a ſufficient quantity of Vinegar of Squills, afterward expreſs them through a linnen Cloth, and by boiling thicken them, and keep them. Then ℞

• Of Wax,
• The beſt Turpentine, of each ℥iiij.
• The aforeſaid compounded powder ℥iij.
• Oyle of Amber ℥ij.

Mix the Waxand Turpentine with gentle heat, when removed from the fire ſtir it well, that it may be reduced to the conſiſtency of an Oyntment, afterward add the ſtrained and diſſolved Gums, with the Powder and Oyle, which again by ſtirring diligently mix, afterward make it up in Rolls, and in Bladders, anointed with Oyle of Scorpions, reſerve them for uſe. See Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition at Lipſienſis, page.

Podagrick.

The Gout beginning, and not contracted, according to Severinus (a), with one Unguent or Balſome may be cured, with the admixtion of ſuch things, as reſolve, mitigate, and corroborate.

The confirmed Gout, which hath Roots difficultly reſolvible, placed either in the Blood, or in the Fleſh, or elſe in Synovy it ſelf, cannot be cured with external reſolving, mitigating, and corroborating Balſomes only. Therefore Podagrical Purgations muſt be adjoyned, and mundefying remedies, Diaphoreticks, Diureticks, Conſumptions, and perfect Ablations, by moiſtnings and inſenſible tranſpirations, are to be appointed. Podagrical and conſent meous Evacuations are added (b) by us.

Paracelſw (c) ſaith three things are required to the Cure of the Gout, viz. Reſolving, Mitigating and Corroborating (d).

Among Reſolving, Paracelſus (e) commends Arcanum Corallinum; alſo this following Arthritick Powder.

℞

• Hermodactyls,
• The beſt Turbith,
• Diagridium,
• Leaves of Sena,
• Shavings of Cranium (f),
• Sugar, of each ʒj. mix them and make a ſubtil Powder.

Doſe ʒſs. in the morning, with Water of Arthritick Ivy (g), for three or four days together.

It purgeth ſecurely, and gently, all Podagrical defluxions.

Inſtead of Mitigatives, the two Balſomes following may be uſed.

Among Corroboratives and Medicaments hindering defluxions, Spirit of Vitriol is numbered, uſed with Salt of Pearls (h), and Medicinal Wine of Paracelſus (i), made of Caryophyllata and Acorum Galangal, which drys and hinders defluxions.

Pedagrick Balſome I. (k).

℞

• Vitriol calcined to a yellowneſs two pound.
• Virgins-honey with the Combe one pound.
• Spirit of Wine one pound. If the Spirit of Wine, which is loſt in preparing Daudanum Opiat be at hand, it is better.
• Turpentine, ℥iiij.
• Verveine,
• Roſemary, of each ℥vj.
• Calcined Flints half a pound.

Mix all theſe when beaten, and put them into a conveniently large Glaſs, well fortefied with Luting, adding a Head proportionable, with a capacious Receiver annexed, all the junctures being very well Luted, ſet it to Digeſt in gentle heat of Sand, for three days, afterward leiſurely Diſtill it, at length urge it with ſtrong fire, as long as you perceive any drops or Spirit come forth, when all is come forth let all be cooled. The Caput Mortuum or ſpongious black Feces, reverberate to a whiteneſs, and on them pour the liquor before come off, and the ſecond time Diſtill.

Virtues and way of uſing.

It is a moſt efficacious Balſome: It deceives the expectation of no man, being rightly prepared and adhibited; for it ſpeedily and ſuddainly aſſwages Podagrical dolours, if the place affected be anointed therewith, after the uſe of Paracelſus his purging Powder of [•]ermodactyls, or Arcanum Corallinum (l). Linnen cloths moiſtened in this Balſome, and applyed to the affected place blood-warm and ſo left till they be dry, afterward moiſtened again, and applyed till the dolours ceaſe, do viſibly extract the vapours. If the affected part be afflicted with too much heat and redneſs, it may be mixed, with the expreſt Juice of Flowers of Longwort (m), which hath been ſet for ſome time in the Sun.

(a) Chap. 14. page 361, 362. Podagrical perſons for the moſt part live: yea, there have been very few that have dyed of the Gout only.

(b) Muſt be added.

(c) Lib. 2. of long life Chap. Tom. 6. 157. and 200.

(d) As the ſame almost in all diſeaſes ſhould be obſerved, ſo alſo in the Gout.

(e) Lib. of Diſeaſes ari[•]ng from Tartar, tom. 2. chap. 3. Alſo tom. 4. page 38.

(f) The Bones of the [〈◊〉] are better than [•]ranium. If the Gout [〈◊〉] the Fect, take the Bones of the Fect, and ſo forward. Paracelſus in the before recited place, adds not Shavings of Cranium, but Humane Bon[•]s, and theſe he mightily commends, nor is it without reaſon, eſpecially if they be hurnt [•]r calcined. For the Salt which is in them, being Cal[•]ne[•] opens the Belly, and expells the [•]ar ar from the bones, and Ligaments.

(g) Of Strawberr[•]es and Mil[•].

(h) To preſerve from the Gout, Riverius, Phyſitian to the King of France, is wort to preſcribe Magiſtery of Pearls, in a peculiar manner prepared. See Practica Chymiatrica, page.

(i) The deſcription ſee Practica, &c. page.

(k) In diſtillation of this Falſome it is better thus to proceed. Firſt, from Calcined Vitriol and Honey with Calcined Flints, of each an equal quantity, diſtill a Spirit, with great first gentle, for it will eaſily b[•]il, from this Spirit remove the Phligme by diſtillato in Balneo. To the remaining Oyle, add of Mastich, Olibanum, Red Myrth, Man-greaſe, Opopanax, Bdellium, of each ℥ij. Theſe mixed again Distill once, after ward with the ſame Spirit mix an equal portion of Spirit or Wine, and keep the while for uſe.

(l) Or Eſſence of the Root of black Hellebore, of which ſee Paracelſus lib. of black Hellebore, Iom. 7. p. 67. 121.

(m) Or with Frog-ſpawn. The deſcription of compounded Water of Frog-ſpawn, and of young Bullocks-dung. See Practica Chymiatrica, page.

Podagrick Balſom, II.

℞ Oyle (a) prepared of the inferior Mandibles of old Horſes, which have been long expoſed to the weather.

Or Oyle (b) of Mans-bones (that hath periſhed by violent Death, either Hanged or Broke upon a Wheel) that have been expoſed to the weather many years.

Or Oyle of Hearts-blood.

Of which ſoever of theſe be taken (it muſt firſt be rectified per ſe) ℥j.

Oyle of Tiles (c),

Of Turpentine,

Of Juniper, of each ℥iij. mix them and Diſtill all once in Balneo, and afterward anoint the affected part: This perfectly exterminates all Podagrical dolours, ariſing from a cold cauſe (d).

(a) It is thus made. The bones broken very ſmall are put into a convenient Veſſel; the Water firſt aſcends, afterward the Fetid Oyle, which is corrected upon Colcothar.

(b) Paracelſus calls it L[•]quor of Mummy. lib. 2. Of Long Life, chap. 1. tom. 6. page 157. Alſo Mumia Patibuli, tom. 4. page 35.

(c) Which is otherwiſe called Philiſphick, and is thus made.

℞ Storax Calaminate three parts, Turpentine two parts, oyle of Phyloſophers one part, digeſt them for ſome time, afterward Diſtill them by Retort, and what is diſtill'd forth keep for uſe.

(d) If from a hot cauſe, ʒj. of Campher is diſſolved in the Diſtill'd Oyle.

An Anodyne Unguent.

℞ Flowers of wild Roſes ten handful, Herb, and exterior (a) rind of freſh Henbane ſix handfuls, Boil them, and afterward Beat and Expreſs them; the Expreſſion Strain, when Srained, Abſtract the Water in Balneo, that the reſidency may be like honey. This Liquor in a Glaſed-pot cauſe to evaporate a little, ſtirring it continually with a Wooden-peſtle, until it be thick, afterward pour upon it of ^[105] Hogs-greaſe two pound, and mix them; then while it is hot remove the mixture from the fire, when it is ſomewhat cooler, it will be convenient to add ℥j. of Opium pu[•]veriſate, and diſſolved in Wine, and of Saffron pulveriſate the quantity of two Fiſberd-nuts, Extract of Flowers of Longwort (b) ℥ſs. (c) and mix them diligently by continual ſtirring, until it be cool, and the Unguent be of the colour of Aſhes.

Virtues and Uſe.

It is ſingular in aſſwaging Podagrick and Nephritick dolours, if the place affected be anointed hot there with (d).

When you would apply it to Nephritick dolours; it would be worth while, if in the beginning of the Compoſition, two or three handfuls of Juniper-berries, be with the Henbane beaten and expreſt.

(a) This Unguent only effects a palliative cure, but it doth not abſolutely remove the diſeaſe, by repercuſſing it preſently aſſwages dolours. Therefore warily and prudently, least the diſeaſe be made worſe, all ſuch things are to be uſed by the Phyſitian; for it will ſcarcely otherwiſe be, but that from the uſe of things of this kind more contumely, and diſgrace, than praiſe or commendation, must neceſſarily ariſe.

(b) That is of Root and Rind.

(c) Made with Spirit of Wine.

(d) Hereto may be referr'd from Practica Chymiatrica, page. Salt Ammoniack, Antipodarick-water of Ruland, which Martin Ruland the Father, in his Centuries of Emperick Cures, wonderfully commends, for removing all Arthritick dolours, page. In happily effecting the Cure of the Gout, this muſt principally be obſerved, that yearly, in the time of the Equinoctials or Solſtices, viz. about the ſame time, when for the moſt part the Podagrick-fluxions are wont to aſſault the body, be well cleanſed, and eſpecially that an exquiſite order of Diet be appointed; after the body is cleanſed, Corroboratives, and Diaph[•]reticks muſt be exhibited; for by this means Podagrick-fits ſeldome or never return, or if through any light external errour, aſſaults do at any time happen; yet they are never very grievous, nor are the dolours continual or inſolent, but ſuch, as with external Balſomes may eaſily be removed.

Among the number of Purging Remedies, beſides thoſe preſcribed by our Author, there are others; as firſt, Arcanum of Coltsfoot, or Eſſence of Roots of true Hellebore, which is extracted only (in the Vulgar manner) with Spi[•]it of Wine, often given either alone, or with Arcanum of Coltsfoot, in due preparation mixt, and taken every morning, for ſome time before the [•]onted time of Podagrical Aſſaults: It frees the whole body from Arthritick Fluxions, and this ſo much the more effectually, if with this Evacuation, a temperate order of Diet be obſerved, and Meliſſate-wine, with Root of Caryophyllata be drank for the firſt draught at Table, yet ſparingly. Theſe things happily performed, if any greſs impurities be yet remaining, thoſe, either with Arcanum Corallinum, or with Paracelſus his Arthritick Powder, may ſinally be exterminated; and then recourſe muſt be had to Confortatives and Diaphoreticks. P[•]culiar Diophoreticks are two, viz. The Extraction of Oyle of Tranſparent Sol, of which [〈◊〉] in Diaphoretick Specificks, and my Antipodagrick Pills; b[•]th which [〈◊〉] taken for [〈◊〉] days, with Arcanum of Flints, by Sweat through the a hole [〈…〉], do powerfully purifie the knittings of the Jo[•]ts, or extream parts, and comfort them ſo, as they are rendred unapt to admit of Arthritick Fluxions. Theſe two are eſpecially [〈…〉] to you, becauſe neither the Gout newly aontracled, nor the moſt inveterate, if not [〈◊◊〉] this requires an external Cure, viz. the Apertion of the Skin, of which afterward, can [〈◊〉] abide, after the uſe of thoſe, yet the Divine Benediction, with the Phyſitians p[•]dence, muſt always concurr; otherwiſe theſe, and all other things, may be of [〈◊〉]. [•]y [〈◊〉] Pills have hitherto been common to none, or to very fen, they are [〈◊〉] by John Rhenan in his Key and Manuduction to Paracelſus his works, which is [〈◊〉] an[•] to his Chymotechnick Diſputation, ſet forth under the Title of Solis è put[•]o emergentis, page 18, 19. whence theſe may properly be hereto transferred, for they are there ex[•]ly deſcribed, and without any difficulty poſited. For the external cure of the Knotted [〈◊〉] I commend my Playster deſcribed in Practica Chymiatrica, page; whichly reſelving doth not only aſſwage the dolour, but alſo extracts the Tephaceous matter, or Coagulated Tartar, from the Joynts, the Skin being gently opened. Hereto alſo pertains Liquor of [〈◊〉].

Liquor of Sope.

℞ Venetian Sope, cut it, and on it pour good Spirit of Wine, Diſtill it once or twice, repouring on the ſame Spirit, leave it in a hot place, and afterward Filter it through Paper; it will be like Oyle, of a brown or dark-red colour, with it anoint the affected part, and great eaſe will ſpeedily follow. Some boil root of white Hellebore, with Oyle of Peter, and anoint the dolorous part therewith, whereby the pain is preſently removed. Inwardly a more excellent cannot be given than Tincture of Antimony. See Practica, &c. page.

Nephritick.

There are divers kinds of the Stone (a), in degrees and number of parts different; all take their beginning from the more ſubtil impute part of Aliments, apt for Coagulation, after ſeparation from the more benigne Alimentary food, and by the benefit of the Spirits, or ſupervenient heat of the parts are rendred abſolute. Acquiring divers forms, according to the variety of matter, from whence they proceed, and according to the manifold diverſity of the parts, wherein they are generated, produce Symptomes conformable thereto, and in great affinity conjoyned therewith.

From ſtrong Digeſtion the Stone is eaſ[•]y generated. ^[106] No weak Digeſtion hath ever produced the Stone, unleſs in debilitate Digeſtion, by ſtrong expuiſive force, it be expell'd, and not ſeparated: There is no man in whom Tartar is not found, (which the Spirit of Salt is wont to Coagulate) and which Purgations do not remove.

Care muſt be taken, that ſharp Medicaments be not exhibited to thoſe afflicted with the Stone, who are otherwiſe healthful.

Salt good againſt the Stone.

The virtue of Remedies againſt the Stone (b), faith Paracelſus, is not placed in their longitude, but only in the true preparation thereof, Therefore ℞ of

• Crabs Eyes,
• Stone of the Microcoſme (c),
• Judaick Stone,
• Stone of the Lynx,
• of the Spunge,
• of the Eagle,
• of Cryſtall,
• of Flints,
• of Ciprine-ſtones, taken out of Perch-fiſhes.

Of theſe what quantity you pleaſe, diſſolve in diſtill'd Vinegar (d), repeating the Afluſion often, till all be diſſolved, and from them, by abſtracting the Vinegar, prepare a Salt.

This Salt being firſt often edulcorated, and purified with Rain-water (viz. by diſſolving, filtring, and evaporating) is uſed either by it ſelf, or reſolved in other liquor.

Cruſted ſtones, ſuch as Crabs-eyes and Ciprine-ſtones, need not calcination, for they are eaſi[•]y diſſolved in Vinegar, as Pearls and Corals.

But the flinty, as Cryſtall, Flint, Judaick-ſtone, Stone of Lynx, of the Spunge, and of the Eagle, muſt firſt be Calcined with Sulphur and Salt Nitre, as is above deſcribed in Liquors of Gems, afterward diſſolved with Turpentinate Vinegar, and the Salt Edulcorated, kept for uſe.

From theſe Specifick-ſtones, by reaſon of the various forms of their Signatures, you will have a univerſal Remedy againſt the Stone and Tartarous Diſeaſes.

Every one of the above named Specificks, rightly prepared, is ſufficient, being applyed according to its known Signature.

Montanus (e) thinks Cryſtall to be Paracelſus his Ludum-humani, becauſe it contains in it ſelf all Anatomy, Signature, and Cure of the Tartar in the Microcoſme. It is impoſſible in curing this Diſtemper, that all Species thereof ſhould particularly be known; for of the Stone and Tartar there are more than five hundred kinds, every of which doth want its peculiar Specifick Remedy.

Uſe, Virtues, and Doſe of the Salt.

In all kinds of the Stone, in what Parts or Members ſoever they be.

Doſe for preſervation, from ℈ j. to ℈ij. in convenient Syrup, every quarter of the Moon.

Doſe of curation, ℈ij. to ʒj. in Specifick-waters, as of Reſt-harrow, Saxifrage, Pimpernel, wild Alexander.

To Women it is given in Water of Meliſſa or Juniper-berries.

Two Obſervations.

1. Note. This Salt muſt be very often Diſſolved and Coagulated, laſtly, Digeſted with the beſt Spirit of Wine, and abſtracted ſtrongly in Aſhes, re-iterating the labour, ſo the Salt is made Volatile (f). For after every putrefaction ℥ſs. of Salt aſcends. That Eſſence of Wine, according to Paracelſus, ought not to be ſeparated from the Volatile Salt, that it may the more powerfully operate upon the interior Tartar. For when the Alcohol of Wine is fermented with the virtue of the Stones, then it obtaineth the power of reſolving the Stone in the Body of Man, as Alcohol of Wine fortified with Tartar, is ſaid to extract a redneſs from Gold and Coralls.

2. ^[107] Let no man doubt of their effects, becauſe Flinty-ſtones are firſt Calcined with Salt-peter, that they may the better be diſſolved by the Radicate Vinegar above expreſt, otherwiſe their Solution could not be effected. For Crude (g) Salt Nitre purified, with Sulphur, with a little Saffron, Mace, and Powder of Citron-ſtones, in the Diſeaſe of the Stone, is a moſt efficacious Remedy.

• (a) Of generation of the Stone. See Anſelmus Boetius of Boodt, lib. 2. page 302.
• (b) Viz. of the Reins and Bladder.
• (c) Drawn out by medicine, or cut out.
• (d) Or radicate.
• (e) Strigenſis.
• (f) This comes forth with the Spirit of Wine by Retort.
• (g) It is a moſt certain and efficacious Remedy, viz. if to ℈ j. of Nitre, be added of powder of Ciprine-ſtones ſix granes, of Mace ten granes, of Saffron five granes, and all well mixt to gether.

More Nephritick Specificks in expelling the Stone have been prepared; ^[108] as, 1. Oyle of Crabs eyes, the preparation whereof ſee Practica Chymiatrica, page

A Specifick alſo is thus prepared in form of Powder: From yellow Scoria's of Regulus of Antimony, with Wine extract Sulphar of Antimony, as much as you pleaſe; [•]ibe that powder (as oft as you think good) with Wine of Sulphur of Antimony, and as often gently dry it, till it have acquired alſo a yellow colour, which keep in a hot place. Of this, from three granes to ſix, exhibited in a conventent Vehicle, either in Wine, or Broth, or elſe in Water of Rest-harrow, Radiſh, Horſe-taile, Pimpernel, or Wild Alexander, do happily move the Belly, and together with the Urine expell the Stone.

2. Is a famous Nephritick prepared of thoſe hard knots which are wont to grow upon Eglantine, or the Dog, or wild Roſe, by the Germans called, ^[109] Sch[•]ffapſſel, Schlaſſluntizen, they grow in the extreamitres of certain ſproutes of the ſame tree in Autumn, and they remain till after Winter, being cut in the middle they are hard and tough, in their center for the most part are found little worms, and ſometimes instead of worms flyes and ſpiders, Paracelſus in his Herbary calls it, the expulſion of my Stone; for there is not among Vegetables any thing more powerful to expelevery kind of the Stone, the virtue whereof Paracelſus experimented in his own Body, and therefore gave it that name. Donzellinus in Conſilliis Gatonis makes mention thereof Conſil. 148. The preparation of them, yet the powder ſhould firſt be gently ſprinkled with ſome drops of Oyle of Tartar made per deliquium, and ſo the whole Eſſence may more happily be extracted. Doſe from ℈ſs. to ℈ j. in convenient liquor re-iterated often. The deſcription hereof ſee more in Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition, page

3. Famous is that Lithontripon of Millepedes, of which Dioſcorides lib. 2. chap. 34. or Aſella's, or rather, by us called Hog-line, Onisks, that is, th[•]ſe worms, which are under or about Water-tubs, and alſo in Wine-Cellars, breeding from the Stones of the Walls, and from their multitude of feet they are called Mille-pedes. Theſe worms are thus prepared into a Medicine.

Powder of Onisks.

℞ Of Onisks, what quantity you pleaſe, waſh them diligently with Wine, afterward in a new Earthen Glaſſed-pot, covered on the top, and well luted, dry them in an Oven, that they may be reduced to Powder very ſubtilly; Imbibe the Powder with Wine, let it Imbibe as much as it can, afterward dry it, and again Imbibe it, this do three or four times. Laſtly, again reduce it to Powder and Imbibe ℥j. of this Powder, with a little Water of Strawberries, and a dram of Oyle of Salt, then dry it, and reduce it again to Powder. This keep in a Glaſs or Silver Veſſel, admirably well cloſed from all impurity. This Powder is uſeful in moſt grievous dolours of the Stone, moſt vehemently afflicting, eſpecially in the Bladder, either by reaſon of the magnitude or multitude thereof; the uſe of this is very noble and moſt efficacious. This prepared Powder may be thus adminiſtred; from ℈iiij. to ʒj. with ℥vj. to ℥x. of the Decoction of[•]fed Vetches, and ℥ſs. of Spirit of Wine; give this upon an empty ſtomach every day or every other day for twenty or more days together, always before the Exhibition hereof, applying an emollient Clyſter, and diligently providing through the whole courſe of the Cure, that the Belly be kept Soluble. For the moſt part it is wont to happen, eſpecially at firſt, and in thoſe whoſe temperament is more hot and dry, that the whole body is hot and feveriſh, and alſo very thirſty, with dolour in the breaſt; this is occaſioned by the operation of the Medicine upon the Stone it ſelf, which it wonderfully reſolves, and by a thickiſh filth exterminates; therefore prudently the Patient muſt be appointed to abſtain from all hot things, Wine, and Aromaticks, and a convenient order of Diet obſerved; but to quench the Thriſt care muſt be taken, therefore in this caſe the only thing proper and excellent, is a Julep made of Waters of Beanflowers, and of Strawberry-flowers, of each ℥vj. tempered with Spirit of Salt to a grateful [•]arpneſs, or with ℈ jſs. of Lap[•]-prunelia. The Urine the firſt days of the Cure is wont to come forth in ſmall quantity, and very thick, but afterward more aboundantly and happily all impurities of the Bladder are ex[•]erminated. This Medicine hath been very often proved. In Chollerick Perſons it muſt be given in ſmaller Doſe, or but every other day. 4. The Oyle or Liquor of [•]ryſtal is by many commended, as the only Remedy in diſſolving and expelling the Stone from out of the humane body, which may be prepared in the ſame manner, ^[110] as is above deſcribed i[•] Liquors of Gems; it indeed in this caſe is very profitable, but in its adminiſtration ſingular pruderce is required; for this Liquor is neither to be given much at once, nor continually eſpecially when the Nature is languiſhing. Therefore from ten granes thereof to ſixteen drops, may ſcarcely with ſafety be given at once, nor that for any days together but leiſurely, viz. not till the operation of the medicament ſucceſſively be finiſhed, and the ſcope of the Cure (which we would it ſhould) do require it. 5. Paracelſus of Diſeaſes [•]riſing from [•]artar, in his Treatiſe 2. chay. 4. tom. 34. in a wonderful manner commends the preparation of Ludum-humani, but hath no where left its genuine preparation. Therefore I have candidly delivered it in Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition, page.

Hydropick.

Our Aliments, Meat, and Drink, have in them three Excrements, one is Water, the other Sulphur, the third Salt or Tartar. If this Salt, the medium of the other two, from the Aſtra[•]fire, conjoyned with its own proper Elementary fire, be injured (a), then from that reſolution of Salt, the Dropſie is made and generated.

An Hydropick Purging Specific[•].

℞ Of

• Roots of black Hellebore gathered in due time (b) ℥iij.
• Note, That from the Hellebore (c), in the preparation of the Eſſence, the venemous (d) ſcum muſt be diligently ſeparated.
• Colloquintida (e), ℥ij.

Extract an Eſſence with Spirit of Wine, and then ſeparate the Spirit from it, to the conſiſtency of Honey. Of this ℞ four granes, Mercury precipitate with Oyle of Sulphut (f) two granes; mix theſe, and make them up in form of Pills. Exhibit them three mornings together (g), afterwards take Flowers of Sulphur, thrice ſublimated with Vitriol three parts, and add it to the extracted Eſſence of Crocus Martis; this Eſſence is beſt extracted from prepared [•]recus Ma[•]tis, by the benefit of C[•]yle of Vitrio[•] in digeſtion, with which a good quantity of common Water muſt be mixed, and atterward from it ſtrongy abſt[•]acted that the extracted Powder may re[•] proſe. Of this mixt Powder ex[•]ibit ℥ſs. in Conſerve of Roſes, in the morning, at noon, and in the evening. Sweat muſt be provoked with Oyle (h) of Guaiacum rectified with Treatle-water (i). Dry and convenient meats muſt be [•]aren, drink muſt be ſpringly taken, what is, muſt be Wormwood (k) Wine Chalybeat (l).

(a) Diſſolved.

(b) In the Month of October.

(c) True black Styriack.

(d) Roots of Austriack Hellebore, ſend not forth ſuch a S[•]um.

(e) Of that which hath been kept ſome years, not freſh, and freed from its K[•]nels.

(f) As is aboveſaid.

(g) Yet ſo, as always the latter Deſes, be double, or tr[•]ble as much as the precipitate Mercury.

(h) The Spirit is more converient, nor is it ſo ingrat[•]ul.

(i) Mixtura ſimplex.

(k) Alſo funiper-wine, or a decoction of Juniper-berries.

(l) Purging Specificks in the Droſie are very many. The most excellent of which we ſhall here rehearſe. Our Author above, among the virtues of precipitate Mercury, attributes to it this, that in the Dropſie it is an Appropriate Remedy, having in it ſelf a property of expelling the whey-like humor, which is undoubtedly true; and moreover in this Hydropick Speciſick, he joyns it with the Extract of black Hellebore and Colequintida, that their virtues may be rendred more ſtrong in expelling, and alſo the doſes of precipitate Mercury, for their more commodious exhibiting he appoints to be made up in Pills. Therefore this precipitate Mercury, is by him highly praiſed and commended, and not without cauſe, for it powerfully helps in this caſe. Of like virtue is Mercurius vitae, or Flowers of Butter of Antimony, of which above, if from four granes to twelve thereof, be exhibited for three days together in extract of Hellebore and Colequintida; they happily expell the reſolved Salt. But afterward Sweats and Wrine muſt be provoked, with a decoction of Sarſaparilla, Lignum Sanctum, or root of Colts-foot, adding always a little Spirit of Tartar, or other Diaphoreticks and Diureticks, of which above; but eſpecially adding Arcanum of Wormwood, or Carduus Benedictus. But this is to be noted, that the exhibiting of Mercurius vitae three days together, in thoſe of ripe age, is often wont to cauſe the falling down of the Fundament, which is afterward rarely, or at moſt very difficultly cured. Yet it is neaful in cure of the Dropſie, that ſuch Purgations be adhibited in the beginning, but afterward Diureticks and Hydroticks muſt ſucceed. For otherwiſe, viz. [〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉], this will happen, the Whey, or Watery humidity will all be devolved to the Reins Urinal Paſſages, from whence afterward, by reaſon of aggravation, very often moſt pertinacious Symptomes are wont to ariſe. Moreover in preparation of the Extract of Root of black Hellebore, it will be more ſafe instead of Spirit of Wine, to take Wine it ſelf, with which the Root muſt only be gently Boiled without noiſe, and this done with freſh Wine, ſo long as until all the Eſſencified force be Extracted from the Root, afterward by evaporating or distilling reduce the Extract to the thickneſs of Honey. For Spirit of Wine, by reaſon of its attraction, which it rather acts upon the Sulphur, then the Mercurial liquor, in which the purging virtue conſiſts, is leſs profitable, therefore Wine is better.

Extract of the Root of Eſula minor deſcribed by Ruland in his Centuries, being very often by him commended: It is indeed very efficacious; And is prepared in the following manner.

Ruland's Extract of Root of Eſula.

℞ Of the Roots of Eſula minor, ſuch as are ſold in Shops, boil them gently with ſimple Water, take off the Scum, till no more will riſe, remove it from the fire, pour off the Water and when ſtrained keep it for uſe, and pour on other freſh Water, and again boil them; all the Water collected, exhale to the thickneſs of Honey, afterward temper it with Spirit of Wine, and in a Veſſel well cloſed, keep it in a warme place, that ſo the adjected Spirit of Wine by gentle Evaporation may be removed. Of this Extract is given from ℈ j. to ℈iij. in Wine, or Whey of Milk. It happily expells the Water between the Skin. In this manner purgations are inſtituted, to which others may alſo be added; ſuch are, firſt Diaturbith with Rubarb in a ſolid form; alſo Trochur's of Alhand[•], from which by Extraction only with Spirit of Malmeſie wine Ruland's Golden Spirit of life is made; for theſe in like manner may be helpful to Extract the Water, or reſolved Salt. Theſe following from a certain propriety help in the Dropſie, as firſt Water of Earth-Worms, which is thus made.

Water of Earth-norms.

1. ℞ Of Earth-worms, which are found in turning up the Earth, what quantity you pleaſe, purge them with Moſs that grows upon trees, by putting them alive with the Moſs into an earthen-pot, by the ſame Moſs, often changed they will cleanſe themſelves from a limpurities; this muſt be done with freſh Moſs twice or thrice; afterward feed them for ſometime with the Yolk of an Egge boiled hard, and in a clean earthen-pot ſprinkle it upon them, which they will devour, and by eating it be changed into a yellowiſh colour. Then put theſe Worms into a Glaſs or Teſt, with a very ſtraight Orifice, but at bottome broad, cloſe the Veſſel diligently, and work it all over with Dough of a convenient thickneſs round about, that it may be like Bread ready for Baking, and in like manner leave it to Bake with Bread in an Oven; when it is cold remove the Bread, and in the Glaſs, you will find the Worms changed to a moſt excellent Water, with very few Feces ſetled to the bottome, which throw away, but the pure Water keep.

Doſe half a Spoonful, with Syrup of Cinamon, which is made by extracting the Cinamon with Malmeſie-wine, and afterward with Sugar reduced to the Conſiſtency of a Syrup, but this Doſe muſt be often repeated.

2. Green dung of Geeſe, the weight of 3j. with one Spoonful of the Diſtill'd Urine of a Goat or Calf, being drunk, and the Doſe repeated often, wonderfully drys. For this is manifeſt in all of them, that is, whereſoever Geeſe-dung, and Goats, or Calves-urine falls upon the Earth, they cauſe that place to be wholly dry and parched, in like manner therefore it takes away the ſuperfluous humidity in the Body.

3. Salt of Frogs and Toads, from four granes to ſix, often drunk in Wine. Powder of Toads, made of Toads, exceedingly dryed in an Oven, and as it were calcined, ʒſs. of which given in Wine, or other Liquor, wonderfully by Urine expells the Dropſie, as is ſufficiently manifeſted by experience; ſince the firſt Inventor hereof, even at the point of Death with this diſeaſe, was to admiration reſtored to his priſtine ſtate of health.

4. In the Timpany, of admirable uſe is Arcanum of Cumin, or of Carraways Philoſophically prepared, if after the uſe of other more gentle purgations, (otherwiſe the diſeaſe is exeſperated) ſome drops of this, with Sudorificks, or elſe with other Specificks, be often drunk.

Dyſenterical.

If the Digeſtion be good, and there be no Separation, then follows the Dyſentery (a).

If Separation be (b), and no Digeſtion (c), then the Lientery.

If neither Separation, nor Digeſtion, then the Diarrhaea.

If putrefaction of matter of the Stomach (d) be, then follows a Flux of the Pelly, with various colours.

A Dyſenterick Powder of admirable virtue.

℞

• Amber,
• Sanguis Draconis (e), the Stone Haematitis,
• Red Corals,
• Seeds of Purcelane,
• of Plantane,
• of Anthora,
• Root of Tormentil,
• Terra (f) Srigenſis, of each ℥ij.
• Nutmegs in number four.
• Cinnamon ℥ſs.
• Crocus Martis (h),
• Talk calcined,
• Mother of Pearl calcined,
• Bones of the Microcoſme calcined, of each ℥j.

Grind the Stones together upon a Porphyryſtone to moſt ſubtil ſine flower, afterward from all the reſt beaten very ſmall, with the Flower of Stones conjoyned and mixed, according to Art make a Powder (i).

Virtues, Ʋſe and Doſe.

In all dolorous defluxions of the Belly, from what cauſe ſoever they take their beginning, and although diuturnal.

In the Dyſentery, Lientery, and Haemorthagia of the Noſthrils. In Sanguinary Fluxes of Women, although great and contumacious, alſo in ſuch as are with Child. For in ſome it preſently ſtops the in ordinate flux, in others, by repeating the ſame Doſe ſome hours after, long after meat, or the following day in the morning, it very ſeldome needs be repeated the third time, it delivers Women from that evil, although it be very grievous.

Doſe from ʒj. to ʒjſs. or ʒij. with ℥iij. or ℥iiij. of diſtill'd liquor of Plantane.

Externally in the Dyſentery the following Playſter is profitably applyed to the Region of the Belly.

℞ Treacle, and Terra Sigillata of each a like quantity make a Playſter, and apply it blood-warme.

(a) The Archeus of the Stomach, contains in it ſelf a virtue, and nature of ſeparating the edoriferous from the fetid, the evil from the good. What is good brings no detriment; but what is evil, only is cauſe thereof. There is no Food which hath not in it fetid, and immature Sulphur, and that is not of a laxative and elementary nature. The office of the Sto[•] [〈…〉] parate theſe things, and to convert them [〈…〉] and expell them. Dung is [〈…〉], but the [〈◊〉] and immature Sulphur of Al[•]ments, for Nutriment unprofitable [〈…〉] therefore the Stomach endeavour to [〈◊〉] more than is appointed by Separa[•] [〈…〉], that [〈◊〉] if beſide the good and the bad, it go about to digeſt the immature Sul[•] [〈…〉] v[•]nome, which is ſeparated from the Food, cauſes the Diar[•] [〈…〉] alſo end avour ſeparation in the Spirits, th[•] ſame cauſeth the Diarrhea, [〈…〉] that ſeparation is inſtituted, ſo is the diſeaſe of the Flux. If it move ſuch [〈…〉], as are not put into it, as wh[•] [•]t drans to it ſelf the Nutriment of the parts, or the [〈…〉] in the Blood, Fleſh, and other Members, with that Appetite it cauſeth the Diſeaſ in the body; for as ſoon as it draws the Nutriment from the Body, and whilſt it [〈…〉] to drink up its ſincere Blood, it neceſſarily falls downward, and thince is cauſed the [〈…〉]. Therefore, as often as the Stomach languiſheth with deſire of ea[•]ing immature [〈…〉] is captivated with too much pleaſure of ſeparation, and this it endea[•] [〈…〉] parate one from another, by which too much ſeparation the Flux of the body unavoid[•] [〈…〉] follow.

If nothing [〈◊〉] ſeparated and d[•]geſted, the Lientery is cauſed there from. If there be no [〈…〉], and yet digestion, an immouerate Diar[•]e[•] of Excrements by the Belly is cauſed.

[〈…〉] flow forth by S[•]edge, it is called a white D[•]ſentery.

If there [〈…〉], that is ſlomy durg cleaving to the ſoldings of the interiors, and fat [〈◊〉] and aboundantly be evacuated with the Excrements, it is called alſo a white Dyſentery.

If by Ʋrine, the drink undigeſted, be copiouſly expell'd, it is called Diabetes.

Sulph[•]rous diſeaſes, with no Salt, are rightly cured by Mercury alone, unleſs ſome accident interveen; or by uniting and mixing Sulphur therewith, that defect may be ſupplyed. Sulphurous dung is corrected, and the Archeus of the Stomach comforted, by the uſe of perfect Sulphur only. Theſe Nature needs in this diſeaſe, with which an Astringent is wont to be joyned from the commixtion of theſe, a Specifick of Sulphur is made, which compleates a perfeet Cure; if any thing lye reſolved in the Inteſtines, that with a Clyſter of ſweet Milk, may eaſily be expell'd.

(b) It muſt be read, if neither Separation.

(c) Read, if there is no Separation and yet Digeſtion.

(d) Without Separation of the Stomach.

(e) Red gum.

(f) Sigillata.

(h) Or of that which the Author afterward teaches. Note. In the Dyſentery, Aſtringents are not to be uſed [〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉] as is Crocus Martis taken in the beginning.

(i) This Dyſenterick powder of our Author, is compounded of many crude things, indeed it is conſtructive, but it ſeems not at all to be Specifick. For ſo many crude things conjoyned together cannot be Specifick, becauſe ſuch only are called Specificks, which from their Eſſences, or Species (for their Species and Matter in Medicine, contrary the diſtemper) conſtitute a middle Ens, which by its own propriety repugnes the diſeaſe, yet to Nature is exceeding friendly. Therefore as there can be no Ens, unleſs made by Separation, ſo Specificks without that cannot be existant, nor truly can they be ſo called.

Moreover in Fluxes of the Belly, eſpecially in malignant conſtringing Fluxes, reſpect ſhould not ſo much be had to Reſtrictives, as to Confortatives; without which there is very often great error committed, and the diſeaſe not aſſwaged, but aggravated. Other Specificks therefore are to be uſed. In this caſe of great uſe are,

1. ^[111] Eſſence or Tincture of Emralds, the preparation of which I have delivered in Practica Chymiat. page. Of which from ſix drops to ten, exhibited in Water or Arcanum of Plantane, or Tormentil, reſiſt all fluxes of the Belly, but eſpecially they cure the Dyſentery.

2. A more excellent Dyſenterick is Sulphur of Sol, which from its [〈◊〉] propriety mightily helps in the reſolved Sulphur of the [〈◊〉], ^[112] if exhibited in Water of Mint, Torm[•], and other apprepr[•]ates; the deſcription hereof I have faithfully communicated, in Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition, page.

3. The [〈◊〉] performs, and indeed with great felicity, the Engliſh Aurum potabile, ^[113] the virtue of which is wonderfully in abating all Flaxes of the Belly. The deſcription thereof is alſo extant in Practica C[•]ymiattica, page.

4. In Diuturnal or Dyſenterick fluxes, taking their beginning from the Liver, wonderful profitable is Salt of [•]orals, ^[114] made by ſimple Reſol[•]ing in Vinegar, and from thence certain times revoked, and at length exhi[•]ted ℈ j, or ℈ jſs. in Water of Peneroyal, or Plantane [〈◊〉], and repeated often if alſo other things p[•]rtaining to diet be diligentl[•] [•]ſerved.

5. The ſame performs Laudanum Opiat of my diſcription above delivered; its uſe being ſeaſonably abhibited it may properly be commended with the former.

(k) Alſo this fomentation in the Dyſentery, externally [〈◊〉], is very profitable. ℞

• Wermewood,
• Mint,
• Roſes, of each one handful.
• Calamus Aromatick,
• Galangal,
• W[•]rmeſeed, of each ʒij.
• Roots of round Ariſtol chy, number 6.

Cut, mix and boile theſe with Vinegar and Wine. This Vinegar take up with a large Spunge or in it [•]mbibe a piece of Bread toſted, and apply it to the Region of the Ventricle; this wonderfully helps.

Eſſence of Crocus Martis.

℞ The blew Scoria (a) of Iron (at Norimberge, where Steel-plates are made, the beſt may be had) ſhining like Glaſs, rejected in thoſe places, where Minera of Iron is melted, grind it to a very fine Powder, put it in a Glaſs, and upon it pour moſt ſharp diſtill'd Wine Vinegar, ſet it in moderate heat for fourteen days, and the Vinegar will be tinged with a red colour, Filter it, and Abſtract it in Balnco, the remaining red matter Edulcorate with Rain-water, Abſtract the Water, and pour on more, repeating the labour three or four times, that the ſavour of the Vinegar may wholly be removed. Alſo it may firſt in a Pot placed in hot Sand, be a little Calcined, keeping it always ſtirring that the ſharpneſs of the Vinegar may vaniſh, and afterward Edulcorated with the Water, as aforeſaid. If all be rightly performed, part thereof afterward placed in a Cellar upon a Marble, will be reſolved into an Oyle. This Eſſence of Crocus is far more efficacious than the vulgar [•]rocus Martis, in Reverberation made per ſe by putting a rod of Iron or Steel into a Glaſs Furnace, or by moiſtning Plates of Steel with Vinegar, and afterward in a Reverberatory, reverberating them to a redneſs, that they may not turn black.

Virtues of the Eſſence of Crocus Martis.

1. It is profitable in reſiſting the Menſes, and other unſeaſonable Fluxes.

2. It helps in the white defluxions of Women.

3. Gonorthea.

4. Hemrodes.

5. Dyſentery and Diarrhea.

6. In incontinency of Urine (b).

7. In Haemorrhagia internal, and external; if of this from ℈ j. to ʒſs. thickned with Juice of Quinces, or taken with ʒitj. of Conſerve of Roſes, or a little of it ſprinkled upon the blood flowing out of the Wound, are of admirable virtue; although ſhavings of Muſhrums growing out of Beeches (c), do far more efficaciouſly ſtop all external Flux of Blood, almoſt to a miracle.

8. In all deplorable obſtructions of the Liver and Spleen. But it is needful, that thoſe which take this, be firſt purged with attenuating and opening Medicines. To thoſe that are troubled with obſtructions of the Spleen, in Water of Citerach, Maidenhair, Tamarisk (d). In affects of the Liver, in Water of Intybus, Succory, Agrimony; it helps in Spitting blood.

9. In diſlolute Diſeaſes, as the Dropſie, and others, where Conſolidation is needful.

10. It corroborates the Ventricle, and takes away nauſeating, being taken in Conſerve of Roſes, or rich Wine.

Doſe.

From eight granes to ten, twelve, or fifteen, in Red-wine, Water of Plantane, Shepherds-purſe, Tormentil, or in Conſerve of Wallwort.

(a) It is found, da man Rieſen ſchmelizet.

(b) In Diabetes.

(c) The Beech-tree, being cut at the Root below the ground, and afterward well moiſtned with hot water, mixt with ferment, in a few days produce, Muſhrums, grateful to the taſte, Brutling, Birckeſch Wemme, which being dryed, and reduced to powder, ſtop all external Haemorrhagia The ſame performes the Constellate Fly, breeding in the Craniums of Men that are Hanged, or Break upon a Wheele.

(d) Of Fearnbrake.

Venereal.

A Confortative Vegetable, from the deſcription of Paracelſus (a) with addition.

Eſſence of Satyrion.

As Rubarb by a little boiling, loſeth its purging virtue; ſo alſo Satyrion (b) by drying; for although the root dryed be extracted with Spirit of Wine, yet its operation is found to be in-efficacious; and experience proves, that a Water diſtill'd from the root thereof green doth more powerfully operate, then powder of the dry root. Therefore from the root, while it is filled with its own moiſture, may be drawn forth a virtue in this manner.

℞ Firſt, Choice roots of all the Species of Cynoſorchis, juicy, and full, gathered in the Spring, what quantity you pleaſe, beat them in a Marbel Mortar. Note, That always one of the two Teſticles, viz. that which is weak, ſoft, and withered, muſt be thrown away, becauſe by a contrary virtue (which Paracelſus calls Saturnine) it repreſſes and extinguiſhes the venereal faculty: Add to the roots one, or two (c) pieces of new, and moſt white Simnel-bread, mix all in a Stone Mortar diligently, and to cleanſe it from its clamineſs, pour on a ſufficient quantity of Malmeſy-wine, ^[115] afterward in a Veſſel, with a Blind-head; ſet it to digeſt in Balneo (a) with moſt gentle heat: After this hath been digeſted for a month or two, expreſs the Juice with a Preſs, (Calcine the Feccs, and extract a pure Salt, (e) in taſt ſweet, not urinaceous, as other Salts of Vegetables are wont to be) and when ſtrained, put it again into a Veſſel, with a Blind-head, and as before, ſet it in Digeſtion for two months, then a moſt yellow Liquor (ſometimes alſo red) will be Separated on the Superficies, the impure Feces remaining divided in the bottom, which reſide below in form of Hypoſtaſy, or Sediment. The Liquor, Separated by Inclination, keep for uſe; to which add its proper Salt (f), and a little Salt of Pearls (g), alſo one or two drops of Oyle of Cinnamon, Mace and Nutmegs, ſo the Medicament will be rendred more gratefal and efficacious. Aurum-potabile may be added (h), if that which is true, and genuine, and not contuminated, or corrupted with Corroſives, can be had (i).

Virtues, Ʋſe, and Doſe.

In theſe Roots of various Species, a wonderful Signature is to be found, almoſt of all external Members of the whole Body, and of both Sexes. They therefore, not improperly are believed to comfort the whole humane Body. Phaedro calls this Root red Mumy, and faith it hath a ſingular [〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉] with the Microcoſme. The Extract of theſe is one of the principal Confortatives of the whole Body (k): In Comforting Venus it is a moſt excellent Medicament, and is given with good ſucceſs, in cold and maleficiate Bodies. The ſame powerfully reſtores loſt virility in the Aged.

Doſe from ℈ j. to ℈ij, and ℈iij. in Muskadine, or Malmeſy-wine, at the time of going to Bed. Or it may be mixed with Conſerve of Roſes, of which may be given the quantity of a Filberd nut, drinking after it a draught of Malmeſy wine or Muskadirſe.

(a) Paracelſus, lib. ʒ. of Long Life, chap. 11. mentions Extraction of Root of Satyrion, which in his Herbary he otherwiſe calls Buteomen, but in ſhort, and obſcure words. Orchidum Candied, and other Medicina[•] Species, are alſo known to be much commended in exciting Venus. If therefore the vulgar preparations of them, and Waters distill'd there from, be ſo powerful, of how much more efficacious virtue would their Eſſences or Arcanums be? Our Author here hath diligently explicated the Eſſence of Satyrion, according to the mind of Patacelſus, to which he hath alſo given his name. But more excellent is the Arcanum of the ſame Root, Philoſophically prepared, in the ſame manner, as above in Vegetable Panchymagogon, and hitherto often in others I have expreſly declared.

(b) Viz. Red.

(c) Half, or a third part.

(d) Rather in Horſe-dung.

(e) The Extraction of Salts from Vegetables, is commonly thus made, when from the Aſhes of them, by the benefit of common-water, a Lixivium is made, and from the Lixivium evaporated, a Salt; which is afterward purified, either by melting in the fire (yet thus it loſeth much of its virtue) or by many Solutions, and Coagulations, often repeated. But this preparation of Salts of Vegetables is not very genuine, for they eaſily melt, and contract a Ʋrinous and Lixivious odour and taſte; moreover, I know not, but with them they may retain the Nature of Salt of Tartar, to which they alſo come very near, and from it, either by taſte or odour, are difficultly diſtinguiſhed. Therefore our Author rightly adviſes, that the preparation of Salt of Satyrion may be Legitimate, viz. that it ſavour nothing at all of them.

The way of preparing Cryſtalline Salts of Vegetables, or tranſparent like Nitre.

℞ Aſhes of any kind of Vegetable, with an equal part of Powder of choice Sulphur, Calcine or Burn them in a Fire not very gentle, ſo all the Lixivious fat from the Aſhes will periſh with the Sulphur. Then of theſe Aſhes, with common or proper Water, draw forth a Salt, by Diſtilling the Extractions to a skinnineſs, and afterward ſetting them in a cold place to Cryſtallize. As much Sulphur as Aſhes muſt be taken. Theſe Salts are beſt of all, and do wonderfully operate, nor do they taſte at all like Lixivium. So Salt of Wormewood, in this manner prepared, purges the impurities of the Ventricle, and Breaſt by Vomiting; if ℈ j ʒſs. thereof be Exhibited in ℥ij. of Water. Salt of Imperatory, made the ſame way from the Roots, Exhibited from four granes to eight in Juice of Elder-berries, takes away all Fevers.

Another way.

℞ Aſhes of any kind of Vegetable, and diſolve it leiſurely in diſtill'd Vinegar, fortiſyed with a ſmall quantity of Aqua fortis, the Solution temper with a ſufficient quantity of diſtill'd Common-water, or of ſimple pure Fountain-water, Filter and Evaporate it, till the Superficies of the Solution begin to be skin'd; leave it in a cold place that it may Cryſtallize, gather the Cryſtals, and waſh them in cold Water, gently dry, and keep them; or elſe by grinding reduce them to Powder. Theſe Salts are pure, having a ſweet taſte, not melted in the Fire.

(f) Before prepared in the ſaid manner.

(g) Or Magiſtery.

(h) The Engliſh is in this caſe very powerful.

(i) It would be moſt efficacious, if to the Ingredients appointed by our Author, a little Eſſencified Amber be added, viz. to ℥j. of Liquor of Satyrion, ʒij. of Eſſence of Amber.

(k) Therefore worthily alſo may be numbred with Confortative Specificks.

(l) From ℈ſs. to ℈ j. if Amber be admixt. Otherwiſe to Conſerve Chaſtity of admirable uſe is burning Spirit of Saturne, of which below. Alſo Sugar of Saturn; for if four or ſix drops be put into the Navel, and the Yard anointed therewith, the deſire of Women (in Men) is deminiſhed. Which if again you would augment, uſe a dry Bath, and anointing of the Navel with Oyle of Nutmegs.

(m) Other Venereal Specificks are alſo given, to excite the Venereal Faculty in the weak and impotent. Many of this kind have been carried about. Excellent is this following, which is alſo attributed to Paracelſus.

℞ Of

A Venereal Specifick.

• Caſtor,
• Galangal,
• Mace,
• Cloves,
• Aniſe,
• Long-pepper,
• Venetian Borax, of each ʒij.
• Boletus Cervini, ʒjſs.
• Savory,
• Root of Satyrion,
• Valerian, of each ʒj.
• Stinx of the Sea without a taile,
• Aron,
• Cardamum, of each ʒſs.

Mix and reduce theſe to a moſt fine Powder, which temper with Eſſence of Amber a third part, make this up into Pills with Spirit of Wine. Doſe ℈ſs. or ℈ j. leiſurely ſwallowed, being firſt ſuffered to diſſolve in the Mouth. Moreover in theſe, and the live Venerea[•] Specificks, care muſt be taken, leaſt violently, and through the blind force of deſire the Body be deſtroyed; for ſometimes ſuch Medicaments render the Nature ſo ſtrong, as that the Soul with the Life alſo, are together expell'd. Too much of any thing is an Enemy to Nature.

2. Powerful to excite ſlowneſs, or debility of Copulation, is Oyle of Nutmegs, if ſome of it in a dry Bath, be diligently and ſtrongly chafed into the Navel. For it is a Conſortative of the whole Nature, and of the Marrow alſo in the Bones.

3. The Dung of a Partridge, diſſolved in the Gall of the ſame, and the Glande of the Yard anointed therewith, encreaſes the Venereal Faculty in a wonderful manner.

4. Venus being in Leo, dig up a Root of Satyrion, and mix it with Oy[•]e of Juniper, drink certain drops of this mixture, and you will perceive its operation.

5. Roots of Satyrian Candied, theſe were uſed by the Elector Erneſtus Colonienſis.

Venenate.

I. Treacle of Mumy.

OF Mumy (a) only is made the moſt excellent Remedy againſt all kinds of Venomes.

First, A Tincture of Mumy is prepared in this manner.

Chuſe the Carcaſe of a red Man (b), whole (c) clear without blemiſh, of the age of twenty four years (d), that hath been Hanged, Broke upon a Wheel, or Thruſt-through, having been for one day and night expoſed to the open Air, in a ſerene time.

This Mumy (e), from the two Luminaries (f), once illuminate and conſtellate (g), cut into ſmall peices or ſlices, and ſprinkle on them Powder of Myrrh, and of Aloes, but a very little, (otherwiſe it will be too bitter) afterward by Macerating, Imbibe them for certain days in Spirit of Wine, hang them up a little (h), and again Imbibe them (i), then hang them up to dry in the Air; this ſo dryed will be like Fleſh hardned in Smoak, and be without ſtink. Afterward with Spirit of Wine, or Spirit of Elderflowers, according to art extract a moſt red Tincture (k).

Alſo Oyle Olives may (l) a part with the dryed Mumy (for the moiſture (m) in digeſtion cauſeth an intollerable Stinke) be Macerated for a Month, and ſo be Tinged therewith; this Tinged Oyle Olive, may afterward at pleaſure be added to the Tincture of Mumy, before it be mixed with the Treacle.

℞ Therefore of the Tincture or Extract of Mumy made with Spirit of Wine, from which the Spirit is afterward abſtracted, half a pound.

• Treacle Andromach ℥iiij.
• Oyle Olives mumiat ℥ij.
• Salt of Pearls and Corals, of each ʒij.
• Terra ſigillata ℥ij.
• Musk ʒj.
• Mix and digeſt theſe by Circulating for a Month.

Virtues, Ʋſe, and Doſe.

By this Treacle of Mumy very many Diſeaſes are perfectly cured.

1. In the Peſt, ſo great is its virtue, that if adminiſtred before Infection, there is thence forward no danger of venome, and who ſo uſeth ℈ j. hereof in the morning, will not be Infected that day.

[〈…〉] taken (n) in Treacle or in Water of Carduus[•].

[〈…〉], Blanes, and the Pleuriſie (o) ʒj. is adminiſtred. Then [〈…〉] is [•]ed, and who ſo attams that hour, as to take [〈…〉] be certain of recovery.

[〈…〉] of [〈◊〉]. Doſe from ʒſs. to ʒj. or ʒij. in urgent neceſſity. [〈…〉] drunk poiſon, the ſaid Doſe in ℥j. or ℥ij. of Oyle (p) of Almonds, that [〈…〉] V[•]mit, the Operation of the Medicine muſt be expected in Bed.

By this means all venomes of Beaſts, or Minerals, may be expell'd.

(a) [〈…〉] in this place our Author means not that Liquid matter which is found in [〈…〉], in which Humane Bo[•]es, embalmed with Aromaticks, have been [〈…〉] But according to Paraceiſus it is the fleſh of a Man, that periſhes by [〈…〉] for ſome time in the Air; its Extraction, but mistically, Para[•] [〈…〉] lib. ʒ. [〈◊〉] Long Life, chap. 10. It is otherwiſe by him called Mumia pa[•].

[〈…〉] Al[•]pharmacons, which are here placed by our Author, are ſuch as [〈…〉] had, and therefore are worthy of all commendation. If there be other [〈…〉] publiſhed, yet varying here from, are not worthy to be compared with them.

(b) Becauſe in them the blood is more ſincere, and gentle, and therefore more excellent. Note. Red [〈◊〉] are all Mercurial, and tend either to good or evil.

(c) Not ma[•]ed,

(d) Or there about.

(e) That is, Muſculous fleſh, of the Thighs, Breaſts, Armes, and other parts.

(f) Sun and Moon.

(g) Viz. From the impreſſion of the Luminaries.

(h) For ſix or ten days in the Sun.

(i) With the ſame Spirit of Wine, which is made of Elder-ſtowers, firſt [•]ermented, aſterward in the m[•]nner of other Spirits Diſtill'd.

(k) By digeſting.

(l) Some prepare Mummy, cut in pieces, but not very ſmall, with Myrrh, and Epatick Aloes a part, not altogether, but piece by piece, without Spirit of Wine, or with Sublimed Flowers of Sulphur, with Saffron, Myrrh, and Aloes, and ſo leave it for a Month in ſome commodious place, that it may be dryed very leiſurely; then with freſh Oyle Olive, for another Month they putrefie it, Expreſs it, and from the Oyle with Spirit of Wine, or of Elder, Extract a Tincture, which by Distilling off the adjected Spirit, they reduce to a Conſiſtency.

(m) For ſo hath it been done by ſome, who putrefie freſh Mummy, not dryed, with Oyle Olive in a place moderately hot, but with ſo great a ſlink, as greater cannot be. This a[•]ſeth from the [〈◊〉] of that humidity freſhly mixed with the Oyle; yet this by drying is removed, although [•]t be afterward putrefied in Oyle, yet no evil ſavour is excited, being Circulated in the Winter in Balneo, in the Summer in the Sun.

(n) O, with Treacle-water, or Water of Meadowſweet.

(o) Malignant.

(p) Or, if the Patient abhor it, it may be given in other appropriate Water.

II. An Arcanum of Theophraſtus, moſt excellent againſt every kind of venome, of which kind are Sublimate Mercury, Arſenick, Wolf-bane, Powder of the Adamant (a), Perſon of Spiders and Toads, Thora, the Brains of a Cat (b), Menſtrues.

℞ The freſh blood of a Storke (c), as much as is contained in its Body, in a new Glaſs Cucurbit, Diſtill it in Balneo; the Water which comes forth diligently keep, and the Coagulated Blood dry in a warm place, and grind it to Powder.

The Ventricle (d) in like manner muſt be dryed, and in a Crucible burnt ſo [〈◊〉] the Fire, as till it be reduced to Aſhes, from which, with the Liquor of the [〈…〉] [•]ood Extract a Salt, which diligently keep, and afterward conjoyn with the [〈…〉] Blood. Put this mixture into a Capacious Glaſs, and then add

• of moſt choice white Amber (e), ℥j.
• Red Corals, and Berries of Uva verſa (f) (black and full ripe) dayed, and
• Pulveriſate,
• Effence of Mummy (g),
• Root of Anthora, of each ℥ſs.
• The Bezoar-ſtone (b), ʒvj.
• The beſt Treacle ℥jſs.

Theſe with Oyle (which is made from Pine-nuts, with ſtrong Expreſſion) incorporate, and mix all together, and then pour on ſo much Oyle, as may cover them three or four fingers; afterward the Orifice of the Veſſel being diligently cloſed, ſet it in the Sun. The older this Compoſition is, it the better, and more powerfully operates.

Ʋſe and Doſe.

The uſe hereof is, that in all corporal venome, of it is given ℥ſs. with a draught of Water, Wine, or which is better, in Milk blood-warm; after the taking this, there will ſcarcely be a ſixt part of an hour paſt, before the Patient vomit up the ſubſtance of the taken venome (k), and be delivered from the danger thereof, who afterward maybe refreſht, and ſtrengthened with Confortatives. This is beſt done, if in freſh Milk (l) hot, powder of red (m) Corals be firſt taken once a day.

By this Arcanum ſome great Perſons (n) intoxicated, have been reſtored to their priſtine health, after they had in vain uſed Eſſences, Monocerotis, and Treacle-waters, with innumeral other things of this kind.

(a) Whether Powder of the Adamant be venomous, ſee Boetius in his Treatiſe of Gems, chap. 2. lib. 2.

(b) It is venome when Cats ſeek after Venery.

(c) Of one, or more, young or old.

(d) Of the Storke.

(e) Oriental.

(f) Finbeer.

(g) Before made with Spirit of Wine.

(h) True, or Mineral.

(i) That is, externally taken.

(k) Either by Vomit, Siedge, or Sweat.

(l) Firſt hot.

(m) ʒſs. or, which is better, of Magiſtery ℈ j.

(n) Eſpecially Count Lodowick of Naſſaw, Brother of William Prince of Urania, who was intoxicated with poyſon, by the Duke of Albany's Souldiers, and was not helped by any other Remedies; (I think it was with powder of Serpents, &c.) This was done at Berges in Hannovia.

III. ^[116] Alcohol of Serpents (a) eſpecially of Vipers, is a Remedy against all Poyſons, as well [〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉].

At [〈◊〉] excoriation, the inteſtines, Head and Tail being thrown away, (ſeparate the [〈…〉] inteſtines, and keep it for a ſingular Ophthalmick) the other fleſh, with the [〈…〉], after gentle drying, either per ſe, or in Balneo (c), is redu[•] [〈…〉] Alcohol, and in medicinal uſe, being taked into the Body, drives all the ve[•] [〈…〉], as the ſtone Theameaes expel[•]s Iron far from it ſelf. If any [〈…〉] acknowledge this Teſtimony and Experiment, this renders not the truth [〈…〉] unleſs he can evince the contrary by Experience. This medicament [〈…〉] bought for a great price, and by them confidently uſed, which they [〈◊〉] very well [•]o, for never any Phyſitian by the uſe thereof hath at any time endan[•] [〈…〉] repute.

[〈◊〉] from ʒſs. to ʒj. in a draught of Malmeſy-wine, in Broth or other generous Wine.

The efficacy of this Medicament begets not admiration in them, who know that in Nature, for the moſt part in the greateſt poyſon, lies hid alſo the greateſt Medicine; and becauſe in Nature of times more evil than good is copulated in ^[117] the Microcoſme, therefore ſome people eat Vipers fleſh to preſerve long life, and without any preceding horror or ſubſequent danger. Not without cauſe Baldus Angelus, in his little Book of the admirable nature of Vipers, breaks out in the following true expreſſions: This one thing comes to my mind greatly to be admired that is the death of the Serpent, whoſe ſubtilty exceeds all other Creatures in the Univerſe; this alſo is ſtrange, that from the death of the Viper-ſerpent, and by its fleſh all grievous direaſes and poiſons are cured, and the ſick reſtored to their priſtine ſtate of health: But that by the continual eating o[•] Vipers fleſ[•] they ſhould be preſerved from all diſeaſes, this certainly is above and exceeds all admiration.

For the preſent, courteous Reader, it ſhall ſuffice, only to treat of certain elementary, material, internal diſeaſes which naturally, viz. from the Ens of Nature are generated, and from obſtruction and Tartar take their beginning and of ſuch as ariſe from the Ens of poylons, and how theſe comforted by nature are cured with due and aſſigned Medicines.

Of Aſtral, ^[118] Spiritual, Imaginary, Votal, and diſeaſes procured by Inchantments, which take their beginning from the En[•] or Spirit of the Stars Paracelſus hath written peculiar Books, to which I remit the deſirous Reader. For as diſeaſes ariſing from depraved meat and drink, from Animals, Vegetables, and fruites of the Earth; with Arcanums of Herbs and Roots are healed; ſo if from Mettals and Minerals, with their Arcanums alſo, in ſuch Arcanums of Vegetables are refuſed. In the ſame manner plainly, the greateſt part of diſeaſes, coming from Celeſtial Influence, and from the Aſtral Impreſſion of the greater and leſſer Worlds firmament, admit not of cure with promiſcuous Remedies, as by Arcanums of Herbs, Minerals, and Metalls, but by Aſtronomick Influence, the cure is inſtituted with ſuch things only as have an Analogy to the greater and leſſer World, in which is the true Magnetick force of the Firmament, and a Celeſtial Impreſſion of reſiſting diſeaſes, cauſed by the Firmament of the greater and leſſer World, as is apparent in Arſemart, the greater Comphry, ^[119] Dragonwort, and the greater Wallwort. If ſupernaturally, the diſeaſe or dolour take its beginning from Inchantment or by Magical Impreſſion of Aſcendants, the endeavouring the Cure by the three former ways is fruitleſs and unprofitable; but according to Paracelſus, proceſs muſt be made Magically and Supernaturally, and the evil by the ſame means it was inferr'd muſt again be expell'd. In the aforeſaid Simples there is an Influential Attractive, and all according to Divine Ordination, Magically, Aſtronomically, and Magnetically cure; becauſe in them is Medicine, and in Man the Magnet.

For as the Sun and Stars have power of attracting humidity from ^[120] Inferiours, ſo Man (by the Magnetick attractive virtue placed in him, attracts Spirit inſlead of Nutriment, as a Loadſtone draws Iron) and Inferiors have the ſame power of attracting from Superiors, as we ſee in time of the Peſt; and theſe Attractions are Natural, not Sorceries, Incantacions, or Superſtitions. Moreover, various are the natures and proprieties of diſeaſes; as Phaedra hath moſt diligently noted, who ſaith, ſome diſeaſes require Remedies both Internal and External. Some extrinſecal Diſeaſes, and intrinſeca Ulcers admit not of Remedies. There are alſo ſome internal Maladies, which cannot endure the application, either of inward or outward Medicines Moreover, there are ſome diſeaſes both internal and external, which are cured by words only, in which according to Art the influence is impreſt; ſome by conſtellate Herbs, ſome which neither by Remedies, conſtellate Herbs, nor Words will admit of any cure as ſome Wounds or Ulcers may be cured with ^[121] Diapenſia, or ^[122] Alchime[•]la, by ſticking a Knife in the Earth nigh to the Roots thereof, yet warily, that the Root be not prickt with the Knife for ſo the Patient will be rendred uncurable. So it is reported, a certain ancient Woman by Alchimella only, was cured of a Cancrous Ulcer, and various Carcinoma's. Alſo many deſparate Ulcers by Characteriſtical cure with Firmamental virtue, have been perfectly healed. Theſe things will ſeem ſtrange to none that have read in the Works of Agrippa, that in conſtellate Denominations, Characters Stones, &c. exceeding powerful influences or virtues lye hid, which when produced into action, are taken for no leſs than Miracles; the ſame Cornelius in like manner affirms, that words pronounced, preſently cauſe Creatures viſible and inviſible, not only in this our World, but in the Watery, Airy, Subterraneal, and Celeſtial World, to be obedient. But theſe great things, ſo well known to our firſt and ancient Fathers, to hint only in this place will be ſufficient.

(a) The Antidote of Serpents or Vipers, hath not long been uſed in Medicine, yet of late years hither to nothing hath been more common, and that not only among great Perſons, but alſo among others, and Men of the inferior ſort. Salt of Vipers was once in great uſe with Galen, and from Vipers, that great Confection of Treacle, firſt took both its virtues and name. The Vipers are to be taken in the beginning of the Spring, before they have conceived Eggs, for then they are not ſo juicy, and moreover they ſeem to want their more plentiful and excellent Balſome.

About Gregorys day they come forth, but not before nine of the clock. Their taking is not dangerous, if he that takes them be not timerous, nor if after taken he hold them not by the Head: For Vipers are wont to bite first of all as ſoon as they are taken, from which bi[•]ing he may be ſafe, if he be before provided with a preſervative Powder, or preſently after the biting take the curative Powder.

This Powder is very eaſily prepared, nor is there any Artifice required, only that the excoriation be rightly done, which is alſo eaſily performed by tying ſtrings about their Necks, and hanging them upon a Staple, and with a ſharp Knife, cutting their Skins round about the Neck, and ſo pull off their Skins, as Eales are wont to be excoriated; afterward the Inte[•], Head, and [•]ayle [〈◊〉] then away, but they may be kept for uſe. For the Intestines dryed, and reduced to Powder, medtate in Epidemical Affects of every kind of greater and ſmaller Animals, eſpecially of Sheep and Horſes, if ſome granes of that Powder be given inwardly with Salt. The Head is a profitable Periapton in intermitting Fevers: The Tayle dryed, by touching removes dolour of the Teeth. The fat of the Inteſtines, if mixed with the greaſe of a Quart, and the fat of the Fiſh Thymalus, it is not only Ophthalmick, but it takes away Hans, and other Vices of the Eyes, and wonderfully clears the Sight.

The whole remaining fleſh must be waſht, with the Back-bone gently dryed, either leſt to dry of it ſelf, or elſe dryed in an Oven when the Bread is drawn out, and pulveriſated. To which we add the Hearts, Tongues, and Livers, for a greater encreaſe of virtue; otherwiſe they may be kept apart to make a Prophylactick Powder against Venomes of every kind, it will keep ſeveral years.

Doſe of this is very ſmall, from four granes to ſix, and ℈ſs. or fifteen granes. But of it may be exhibited ℈ j. or ℈ij. at moſt. Nor is the uſe of this only in expelling, or enervating Poyſons taken, (after the taking this Alexipharmacon, all venoms, without any ſenſible Exacuation, do abate, yet nothing of detriment ariſeth therefrom,) but alſo in other diſeaſes it is ſingularly profitable, as by experience is apparently manifeſt.

1. In the Ungarick Diſeaſe, or the continual Burning Fever, with convenient Vehicles it is given to provoke Sweat, which being well and rightly performed, the diſeaſe is eaſily removed.

2. In the Pluriſie, eſpecially if malignant, there is nothing more excellent, if a Doſe thereof in Water of Scabious, be ſeaſonably exhibited, and ſweat thereby be procured.

3. In Tabes, or the Pthiſick, cauſed by ſharp Defluxions of the Head falling down upon the Lights; it is exceeding powerful, if ʒj. of it be mixed with ℥j. of Table-Salt. But the Salt muſt firſt be put into a Turned-cup of Wood, with a like convenient Wooden-ſtopple, well Luted and Calcined in the Fire, till the Wood be conſumed; then mixed with the Pulveriſate Alcohol of Serpents; and eaten with all Food.

4. In the Dropſie, in like manner, its uſe often repeated, is exceedingly to be commended. Other things which are ſaid of this Powder I abruptly leave: Thoſe which I have added, I know, by often experiment, both of mine and of others, to be certainly approved. See Practica Chymiatrica, page.

(b) With Wine.

(c) It will be evilly dryed in Balneo, by reaſon of its ſtink.

(d) In Broth of Rich-wine, or other convenient Liquor, Sweat for the moſt part follows the taking thereof.

Externals.

Vulnerary (a), Ulcerous, Puſtulous, Mundefying, Mitigating, Conſolidating.

A moſt Efficacious Vulnerary Balſom.

Whereby all Wounds, and Pricks, or Cuts of, the Members, Joints, or Nerves, alſo hurts with Darts, or Bullets, without any ſupervenient Symptomes, may ſafely be Cured.

℞ Flowers of St. Johns-wort one pound. The Flowers muſt be gathered in the Balſamitick time, with the Riſing of the Sun, in the Exaltation (b), viz. about Midſummer, before the New Moon.

• Flowers of Cheyry, Longwort, Selandine (c),
• Century minor, Ariſtolochy, Prun[•] [〈◊〉],
• The middle or greater Country, of each ℥jſs.
• Leaves of red Roſes, ℥jſs. (d)
• Forraign Mumy,
• Myrth,
• Frankincenſe, of each ℥jſs. (e)
• Maſtich ℥j.
• Liquid Storax ℥ij. (f)

Theſe Cut and Beaten put into a convenient Veſſel, and on them pour two (g) meaſures of good Spirit of Wine ſet them in Digeſtion behind a Furnace, or in the Sun; afterward pour off the tinged Spirit, and with a Preſs expreſs the Feces: then add to this tinged Spirit (unleſs for greater efficacy you would re-iterate the maceration (h) of the Flowers) Oyle Olive, that hath ſtood eight days in Digeſtion upon the ſat Shavings of Fir, of our Turpentine (i) five poun[•], and Rozin of the Larix-tree, waſht in Water of St. Johnswort one pound and a half. Again for fourteen days digeſt all. [〈◊〉]ly, abſtract the Spirit of Wine in Balneo, then the Balſome wil remain in the bottome red like blood.

In the Winter, the Seeds of all the aforeſaid Herbs, or as many as can be got being put into the Balſome, and ſet for ſome time in Digeſtion, renders it far more efficacious.

Virtues and Uſe.

1. In Wounds of every kind, the feathery ſoft down that grows about the Seed of Carduus-bened, or in the Poplar-tree, moiſtned in the Balſom blood-warm, and put into the Wound, firſt waſhed with Wine afterward the following Stictick-plaiſter applyed, and kept on, until neither Veins. Arteries, For Nerves, nor the mark of the Swathing, nor any thing of that kind appear.

1. In all Tumors, Inflammations, Contracted, and bruiſed Members, in Ruptures of Bones.

3. Againſt bitings of Dogs, not neglecting other Remedies (k), if the bitings be venomous.

It is a moſt efficacious Balſome in healing Wounds and Pricks.

(a) There are three genuine, and artifical ways, whereby conſolidation of all Wounds, may be rightly, and duely performed. The firſt is of Balſoms. The ſecond of Stictick Playſters. The third of Vulnerary Potions. Of the two former, and indeed very well our Author appoints. But of Vulnerary Potions we ſhall add ſome thing. Vulnerary Balſomes there are many prepared; yet this is to be obſerved, that thoſe balſoms which are made by diſtillation, are leſs fit, by reaſon of their too much penetration, and the Empyreuma, which for the most part they contract by distillation. In preparing Balſome of St. Johnswort this method may be obſerved.

Balſome of St. Johnswort.

℞ All the aforeſaid Flowers dry, or dry them with the Roots of the greater Comphrey, and round Ariſtolochy; afterward add the other Species, and boil them in Wine until it wax red; expreſs it, and then boil them in Wine with Oyle Olive and Turpentine, till it be conſumed; ſtrain the Oyle through a Linnen Cloth, and keep it. It is almoſt of equal virtue with the former, unleſs the former by the greenneſs of the Ingredients be rendered a little more prevalent.

The fetid Oyle of Cinnamon as I have aboveſaid, by uſe is found to be a famous Vulnerary Balſome, it is not its diſtillation, but its inſited thickneſs, and propriety, that obtains this faculty of conſolidating.

Oyle of Walnuts made by Expreſſion, and afterward by Boiling, reduced to a Liquid Subſtance, is highly commended in this caſe.

There is likewiſe a famous Vulnerary Balſome made of Wax, Galbanum, and Myrth, together with fragments of Tibes one part and half, or in a double proportion Diſtill'd. But Oyle of Wax per[•]ſ[•], is an excellent Vulnerary Balſome, preſently healing Wounds. Note. What of all theſe are Writ by Felix Wurtzius.

(b) Viz. Of the Moon. But the Exaltation of the Moon is in the Sign Cancer.

(c) Freſh.

(d) Rather ℥ijfs.

(e) Or ℥iij.

(f) Read ℥iij.

(g) That is, eight p[•]und.

(h) With new Spirit of Wine.

(i) Germane Turpentine.

(k) That is, in internals, eſpecially with powder of Serpents, or other Alexipharmacon's, above preſeribed, to the envenomed.

A Stictick (a) Playster.

In the compeſition of every Stictick Plaiſter of Health, according to Paracelſus, the Engredients conſidered off are to be of four ſeveral kinds.

1. Healing, which is made by Wax and Colophony.

2. Acc[•]ents which are removed and impeded by the benefit of Gums, viz. Opopanax, Galb. Sagap. Bdelli. Ammoniac, E[•]emi.

3. Putrefaction (for every wound to accidental putrefaction is obnoxious, it generates worms, and excreſcence of evil fleſh, which is removed and prevented by the help of great conſolidatives, as Maſtich, Myrth, and the like.

4. To preſerve from filth ſeab, dryneſs, contracture, ſynovia, and ſuch like accidents, minerals are added, viz. Lithargy, Minium, Antimony, Ceruſe, Marcaſite, Calaminaris, &c.

A moſt excellent Stictick Plaiſter for Wounds and Ulcers cauſed by a ſtrake, &c.

℞

• Minium (b),
• Calaminaris, of each half a pound.
• Lithargy of Gold and Silver, of each ℥iij.
• Oyle of Linum,
• of Olives, of each one pound and a half.
• of Bayes half a pound.
• Wax, Colophony, of each one pound.
• Turpentine,
• Vernix, of each half a pound.
• Opopanax,
• Galbanum,
• Serapinum,
• Ammoniack,
• Bdellium (c), of each ℥iij.
• Carabecitrin (d),
• Olibanum, Aloes-epat,
• Myrth of Alexandria,
• Ariſtolochy (e) of both kinds, viz. long and round, of each ℥j.
• Forraign Mumy,
• Magnet,
• Haematitis, of each ℥jſs.
• Red and white Corals,
• Mother of Pearls,
• Sanguis Draconis,
• Terra medicat, Strigenſis, (f)
• White Vitriol, of each ℥j.
• Flowers of Antimony (g) ʒij.
• Crocus Martis ʒij.
• Campher, ℥j.

In preparing theſe, I obſerve the following method.

1. The five (h) Gums macerated in Vinegar, and boiled, are expreſt through a thick Linnen cloth, the boiling is twice repeated (the Doſe of the Gums may be encreaſed, by reaſon of the Feces remaining after expreſſion, which are thrown away) afterward over a gentle heat, in a clean pan (i) they are thickned to a convenient conſiſtency.

2. The Oyles of Linum and Olives, are put into another Pan, and the Lithargy of gold and ſilver is added, they are boiled and ſtirr'd together, till the Oyle be coloured afterward the Calaminaris is added, and a little after the Minium, all theſe kept connnually ſtirring are boiled for almoſt two hours together, till they be boiled enough, which is proved, if a drop being put upon your Nail condenſe and harden, and will no more diſſolve.

3. Then alſo about the end add the Vernix, Oyle of Bays, Wax, and Colophony, all being well mixt, and melted, and removed from the fire, make the Pan with the Gums leiſurely to heat, and ſucceſſively pour out the Liquor from the ſecond Pan to the Gums, by moſt diligent ſtirring incorporate them over moſt gentle heat; beware the mixture boil not (for ſo the Gums will be clotted, and difficulty mixed with the Oyle) afterward in ſtirring add the powders, and diligently work all together for an hour; laſtly, add the Camphir, firſt diſſolved in Oyle of Juniper (k): If it happen to be too ſoft, a little more Wax and Colophony may be added.

The way to try its juſt conſiſtency is thus: Dip a ſtick into it while it is hot, and let ſome drops fall into Water, if the matter be ſoft, and ſtick to your fingers, boil it longer, till it be hard. Then take it from the fire, and pour it into a large Baſon full of Water, and with your hands (firſt anointed with Oyle of Camomil, Roſes, Juniper, Earthworms, and St. Johnswort, of each a like quantity mixt) knead and work it very well for three or four hours, that it may be like an Amalgama; make it up in Rolls, which wrap in Leather (l), and keep for uſe.

The [•]irtues of this Playſter are innumerable. In the Sublunary Globe there is not found a more efficacious.

1. A[•]inſt freſh, and alſo inveterate Ulcers and Wounds, whereſoever they are in the Body, and alſo in the Head.

2. It days and cleanſes Wounds, produceth good fleſh, conſolidates, and heals more efficaciouſly in one Week, than another in a whole Month.

3. It [〈◊〉] not good [〈◊〉] to putrefie, moreover, corruption and excreſcence of evil fleſh it powerfully prevents.

4. In Nerves out off, or bruiſed, it is a moſt excellent Remedy.

5. It extracts from Wounds, Iron, Wood, Lead, and a[•]l other things which ſhould be extracted, by outward application only.

6. It cufes the [•]ings and Wounds (m) of mad Animals; for it attracts the Ve[•]ome.

7. It ripens all Impoſthumes (n) by application only.

8. Againſt the Caneer, Piſtula, Kings-evil, and Perſian-fire, it is an excellent Re[•].

9. [〈…〉] dolours of all kinds of Wounds or Hurts.

10. [〈…〉] it is very beneficial.

11. Where the Head is ſwollen, the Hairs being Shaved off, this Playſter is applyed wi[•] [〈…〉].

12. [〈…〉] upon the Back, It removes the dolours thereof.

13. [〈◊〉] Flous of the Skin external and internal, it heals by application.

14. [〈…〉] vitues intire fifty years, in which time it is equally efficacious, as when [〈…〉].

(a) The[•] is alſo another, of which Paracelſus in his Chyrurgery makes often mention, [〈…〉] it by a Barbarous Name. Oppodeldoch, but its genuine preparation he hath [〈◊◊〉] left. The Compeſition Felix Wurtzius hath in his Chyrurgery, chap. 2. part. 4. A[•] Bo[•]tius of Boodt, from Wurtzius cites it in his book of Ge[•]s, lib. 2. chap. 233. page 226. yet conceals the Authors name.

Another deſcription of Paracelſus his Oppodeldoch.

Thereis alſo another deſcription of the Oppodeldoch Playſter, greatly in uſe by Par[•]celſu[•]: The preparation thereof is thus.

℞

• Gall[•]m,
• Op[•]x, of each ℥iij.
• Anmoniack,
• Bdellium of each ℥j.

Macerate theſe for eight days or more in diſtill'd Vinegar, ſtrain them, and thicken them gently to the Conſiſtency of Honey, then.

℞ Lithargy moſt finely Pulveriſate half a pound.

In [•]al[•] a pound of commen Oyle, boil it with gentle fire, and continually ſtir it with a Spatum, till it acquire a darkiſh colour, then add of Wax one pound, which being mo[•]ted, mix all with the above named Gums, and a little after add Oyle of Bays ℥iij. ſtir them moſt diligently, till all be exactly mixed. Remove the mixture from the fire, [•]d then add the following Powders finely beaten.

• ℞ Crocus Martis,
• Forreign Mumy,
• Magnet prepared,
• Magiſtery of white and red Corals, of each ℥ſs.
• La[•] alaminatis prepared,
• [〈◊〉] Myrth,
• Maſculine Frankincenſe,
• Maſt[•]h,
• R[•]und Ariſtclochy, of each ℥ij.

Theſe Poweders infuſe into the liquid Playſter not haſtily, but very leiſurely, diligently providing that all be moſt exactly united. Laſtly add, ℞

• Powder of Amber ʒj.
• Oyle of bays ʒj.
• Tur[•]entine ℥ſs.

Mix and melt theſe a part, diſſolve in it of Campher ʒj. and then add of [•]ow [〈◊〉] Oriental Crocus ʒſs.

This Solution made a part mix with the Playſter while it is hot and do this prudently, that all may be conjoyned, and united by little and little. Then make Rells, mo[•]ining them with Oyl of St. Johnswort, and lay them up for uſe. This Phyſter c[•]es all Wounds cauſed by Pricks or Guts, without any putrefaction; it impedes excre[•] of Heſt, producing only ſo much as need is. Old Ulcers firſt cleanſed are in like manner cured with this Flayſter; but if you would have it more ſtrong, to cure every kind of [〈◊〉], and Corroding Ulcer. ℞ Crocus of Metals, of which above, Vitrol calcined to a redneſs, Mercury precipitate per ſe, of each a like quantity, mix and reduce[•] to Powder. Of this Powder mix ʒſs. with every ℥ſs. of the [〈◊〉], being friſt melted in a Pan, and afterward the Powder mixed therewith, adding alſo a little Oyle of ſurpentine. This Playſter is moſt excellent, ſerving for all uſes, of which alſo the Author adviſeth.

(b) Not Native but prepared.

(c) E[•]mt.

(d) That is, Amber.

(e) Viz. of the Root.

(f) Sigillata.

(g) [〈◊〉] white.

(h) Bead ſix.

(i) With go the heat.

(k) Di[•]ill'd or expreſt.

(l) O[•]a Swines Bladder.

(m) A Speciſick for the Biting of a Mad Dog, is, that the Liver of that D[•]g that Bit the Patient, be applyed to the Wound. Alſo the Tooth, with which the Wound war made, if ag in it be rub'a there with. Likewiſe the ſkin of the Mad Deg applyed to the Wound.

(n) For the ſame Opopanax, which is added diſſolved in diſtill'd Vinegar, is alſo ſucceſsfully applyed to a Pestilential Bu[•]o.

(o) [•]merg Ch[•]gious many Vulnerary Potions have been invented. ^[123] Of which Felix Wurtzlus beſt adviſeth, in his Chyrurgery, Chap. 5. part. 4. the Conſiderations and Adm[•]nitions of which Good Man, with [〈◊〉] Com[•]oſitions of theſe Vulnerary Potions, have obtained a good commendation of all that hear of them. If from things Simple, ſuch Potions may be prepared, in my judgment it would be much better, if Arcanums of them were Philoſophically made, which with others might be Medicinally uſed, or by themſelves given in far ſmaller D[•]ſ[•]s. For theſe are very penetrative, and one or two Doſes, effect as much as many of the Vulnerary Decoctions. The Arcanum of Prunella is admirable, and may ſerve instead of all other. For if ℈ j. ʒſs. or ʒj. thereof be given in Wine, it preſently demonſtrates emendation of the Wound, and good ſucceſs, to which in operation there is none found equal.

An Efficacious Medicinal Stone (a).

℞

• Green Vitriol one pound.
• White Vitriol half a pound.
• Alum (b) one pound and a half.
• Anatron (c),
• Common Salt, of each ℥iij.
• Salt of Tartar,
• Salt of Wormwood,
• of Mugwort,
• of Succory,
• of Arſemart,
• of Plantane, of each ℥ſs.

Put them in a glaſed Pot (d), pour on a little (e) Vinegar of Roſes, boil them with a gentle fire of Coals, often ſtirring them; when the mixture begins to thicken, add of Venetian Ceruſe half a pound, Bole Armenack ℥iiij. Diligently mix all, until by the force of the fire the maſs be converted to a moderate hardneſs like a Stone, which afterward, by breaking the Veſſel muſt be taken out, and reſerved for uſe.

If you would add Gums, viz. Myrrh and Frankincenſe, boil them but gently, that they burn not, and their virtue vaniſh in the fire.

Virtues and uſe.

The virtues thereof are almoſt innumerable.

1. It preſently takes away all Ulcers (f) in the exterior parts of the Body, they being firſt waſht morning and evening, and cloths moiſtened in the Solution hereof laid upon them or Lint put in them.

2. It removes all defluxions (g), cleanſes and comforts the affected part.

3. It drys Wounds and old Ulcers, (h) ariſing from immoderate uſe of Venery, if a Linnen cloth imbibed be put thereon.

4. It faſtens the Teeth, and preſerves the Gums (i) from putrefaction.

5. It reſtrains tears of the Eyes, redneſs and dolours of the Eyes, it removes, and takes away dimneſs, if the corners of the Eyes externally with a Fether be moiſtned here with.

If in Ophthalmy it be uſed, it may be diſſolved in Water of Roſes, Eye-bright, or Verveine. Verveine is gathered in June and July, before the Sun riſes, and with Wine firſt digeſted for a Month, afterward diſtill'd.

6. It cures Eryſipela's, and the Holy-ſire, clothes moiſtned being laid on, and when dry again moiſtned, in the ſpace of twenty four hours the evil is removed, and if any holes be, they muſt be waſhed with this Water.

7. The Scab of the Hands and Body are cured by it, if therewith waſhed in the Evening.

8. Againſt Tetters, but then it muſt not be too much-allayed with Water, that it may the more powerfully operate: ſo alſo againſt the Tinea (k).

9. It is moſt happily applyed to a Cancer of the Breaſt, that is already opened; alſo to the Cancer of the Mouth (l), or any kind of affect of the Gums, Noli me tange[•] or other vices of the Mouth; Ulcers of the Throat and Scurvey it cures, by the Mouth being Gargled therewith, and it afterward ſpit out, or elſe waſht by a Pencil dipt the rein.

10. It admirably mortifics and cleanſes any old ach (m) or grief, without any moleſtation to the Patient.

11. Where there are white Bladders and Puſtles in the Feet (n), they muſt be waſht with this Water.

12. A Cloth moiſtned with this, and applyed to an Impoſthume (o), mitigates it.

13. To all kind of Blaſting it is applyed with Linnen moiſtned in it.

14. The fiery Sores of the Fundament of either Sex are cured, if clothes moiſtned be applyed

The way of uſing.

One ounce of this Stone muſt be diſſolved in one pound of Rain (p) water, or Riverwater, not Fountain, after filtration, and rejecting the feces, the clear water we apply as need requires. (l)

(a) The medicinal Stone is otherwiſe called Lapis Salutis, Lecauſe it is prefitably uſed in Chyrurgy, that is, it is a medicine only externally to be applyed. Others more breifly prepare it, yet in vertue not [〈◊〉] to it.

Another more breif deſcription of Lapis Salutis.

℞

• Vitriol one pound.
• Nitre half a pound.
• Ceruſe,
• Allum,
• Bole-armenack, of each ℥iiij.
• Salt Armmoniack, ℥ij.

Pulveriſate all well, but firſt grinde the Ceruſe and Bolus on a Marbel, and pour on them Vinegar, till they be covered two fingers, in a conveniently large pot, boil them gently, keep it eaſily boiling, till all be converted to the hardneſs of a Stone.

Another Deſcription of Mr. John Greiff.

℞

• Allum ℥iiij.
• Ungarick Vitriol ℥ij.
• White Vitriol,
• Tartar,
• Borax, of each ℥j.
• Maſtich,
• Frankincenſe,
• Salt Ammoniack, of each ℥j.
• Ceruſe ℥vj.
• True Bole-armenack ℥iij.

The Allum, and both kinds of Vitriol, with the reſt groſſely beaten together, in a large glaſed Earthen-pot, boil with moſt ſtrong Vinegar, over a gentle-fire, to the Conſiſtency of a Stone.

(b) Crude.

(c) Gall of glaſſe, Glaſe galle, it is found ſticking to the ſides of Fornaces, where glaſs is made.

(d) Of a convenient magnitude.

(e) Not very much.

(f) And which may be referred to Ʋlcers.

(g) Not of the Head, but of Ulcers.

(h) Venereal.

(i) By gargling with Plantane-water. Note. Vitriol will black the Teeth, which must afterward be purged with common Dentifricks.

(k) By the Germans Erbgrinde.

(l) The Quinſey, and inflamation of the tangue.

(m) Made by accident, bruiſing, or other external violence.

(n) Inclining to the Gout.

(o) Of what kind ſoever.

(p) Or other diſtill'd appropriate Water.

(q) Of this kind there is another Water, uſed in the like caſes, which may ſerve inſtead of Lapis Salutis, being uſeful and convenient, its Compoſition is thus.

A Mercurial Water.

℞ Sublimate Mercury, ground very ſmall upon a Marble ℥ſs. on which pour of Plantant Water one pound and a half, diſolve it by gentle boi[•]ing in Baln[•]o, by filtring ſe[•]ate it from the Fe[•]s: afterward pour it into a moſt clean Tin-pan, leave it for a [〈◊〉] time, and it will black the Pan. Which perceiving put it into another clean Tinpan, that the former may be cleanſed from its blackneſs, then again pour the Water into the cleanſed Pans this labour repeat often till the Pans be no more black't with the Water, but remain white, as before they were uſed, which is wont to be after ten or twelve times.

This Water reſerve for uſe, it is white, of colour, and very uſeful in healing Ulcers, as well in the Mouth, as Yard, eſpecially ſuch as ariſe from Lues Venerea; alſo in mortifying [〈◊〉] it is very powerful. If you deſire it ſhould be ſtronger, ſix times Infuſi[•]in the Pans will be ſufficient, for ſo it will be more ſtrong. Its uſe is only with a Penful by gently touching the Ulcers. It is alſo powerful in generating fleſh.

Salt, Butter, Sugar, or Honey of Satur[•]e.

Minium, (a) or Ceruſe of Crete not adulterated, moiſtned and mixed with diſtill'd Vinegar and afterward dryed. To this matter, when grownd, pour diſtill'd Vinegar, till it be covered three or four fingers (b), ſet it in a hot place, (not in a Hot-houſe where people dwell, for the fume (c) of this Vinegar infuſed upon Saturn is hurtful) or in Aſhes, to digeſt for two days, daily ſtirring it four times, and the Vinegar will be changed into a yellow colour, ſweet of taſte, (veſſels for this uſe ſhould be Glaſs, for Earthen (e) veſſels are apt to leak, or be penetrated by the Vinegar) pour off the Vinegar, and reiterate the labour by pouring on freſh, until it be no more coloured, nor wax ſweet. Abſtract the remaining Vinegar in Balneo, and what remains in the bottome will be like Gumm, (f) to which pour diſtili'd Rain-water, that it may again be diſſolved, and the remaining Feces of the Vinegar will ſink to the bottome; go on, and continue pouring on freſh Water to the Aſhes (g), until no more can be extracted. The Water filtrated evaporate (h), and you will have a Salt, which in a moiſt Celler may be reſolved into an Oyle. This Salt, the firſt time prepared, may be calcined (i) a little (not too much, leaſt the better Spirits fly away) and growned upon a Marble. Afterward diſtill'd Vinegar again pour on, that it may be diſſolved, ſet it in hot Aſhes for three or four days, often ſtirring it, what is clear pour off, filter and evaporate, rejecting the Feces. If this labour be re-iterated certain times, the Salt will be exceeding fair and cryſtalline, which, laſtly, may be diſſolved in Fountain-water, and that afterward evaporated, or per ſe, in a Cellar reſolved into an Oyle,

Virtues and Ʋſe.

1. This Sugar of Saturn makes all ſublimate (k), and corroſive Mercuries ſweet and unhurtful (l); therefore in Corroſive Ulcers, which ariſe from Salt it is an excellent Medicament. As alſo in Vegetables, common Sugar tempers and corrects their acrimony and bitterneſs; ſo this Sugar of Saturne, mitigates and amends minerals, and Mercurial, Arſenick, both in the greater and leſſer World.

2. Againſt putrefaction of the Mouth it is a moſt excellent Remedy.

3. In malignant Ulcers, Corroding, Cancroſe, and ſuch like Saturnine evils, alſo in the Woke it is very efficacious.

4. Againſt Ring-worms.

5. It purges and cleanſes old Ulcers, Impoſtumes, and Wounds, how ſingular a Remedy this is in affects of this kind, can ſcarcely be expreſt.

6. Paracelſus eſteems this as a ſingular Arcanum againſt every kind of Blaſting Inflammations, Tumors, and the Perſian-fire, if mixed with Water of Plantane, or Nightſhade, and applyed warme by linnen cloaths moiſtned therein. Alſo blew cloth dipped therein, is wont to be applyed to the Perſian-fire.

7. Againſt red Pimples of the Face.

8. It preſently takes away Tumors, if applyed with Oyle Olive and Camomil mixt with Roſe-water.

9. In Inflammation, and redneſs of the Eyes, it is beſt in Water of Eye-bright and Roſes.

10. With Oyle of Turpentine mixed, it cures all Ulcers, Wounds, and contracted Members, being conſtantly for ſometime anointed therewith.

11. Againſt Cancers and Fiſtula's.

12. Its uſe is moſt excellent in Ulcers of the Breaſts.

13. All Tumors, Inflamations, and dolours of the Members, by its external uſe are removed.

14. In the Cholick, ſome drops of this Oyle may be inwardly given in White-wine.

15. In great internal Inflammations, three granes are wont to be given in Water of Roſes and Plantane. Alſo Spirit of Wine may be poured upon this, that it may ſubtilly extract, and this eſſencified Spirit may be given inſtead of the Salt. Saturn is naturally cold, therefore contraries all Inflammations.

16. In the Quartane, and affects of the Spleen, alſo in prickings about the Navel.

17. Alſo it may be mixed with Playſters, and Oyntments, or per ſe, be reſolved into Oyle, or applyed in appropriate Water.

18. This Salt being inwardly taken, by its coldneſs repreſſes Venereal Luſt: Thoſe that are devoted to a ſingle life, and would uſe it, may thus do it, viz. being mixed with ſome other Oyle, they may anoint the external Region therewith.

From this Sugar, by artificial diſtillation, an inflamable Spirit (m) may be drawn, with which, fortified with its proper Salt, ſome have endeavoured to make Calx of gold (diligently prepared by the benefit of Aqua Regis) potable (n). Let experience be the puniſhment to ſuch as ſo believe.

(a) Is Saturn calcined.

(b) Or more.

(c) Evaporation.

(d) Noxious, eſpecially to the Head.

(e) Unleſs they be well Acnealed.

(f) Like Honey.

(g) Feces.

(h) Unto a Skinnineſs.

(i) This calcination is unprofitable, for this Salt eaſily flows; it may indeed be dryed, but calcined difficultly.

(k) Therefore alſo precipitate.

(l) Burning Spirit of Saturn, how it is made, ſee Tyrocinium lib. 2. cap. 4. de Spiritibus.—Lastly, and in diſtilling together, ^[124] a red Oyle comes forth in red drops, and then the whole which is come forth ſeems to be red. If therefore it be rectified, you will have four ſeveral Menſtruums, viz. the burning Spirit, which firſt comes forth; then the yellow Oyle, which comes forth next; the third is the Phlegme, the fourth is the red Oyle, which in rectification remains in the bottome. The rectification is thus made; all which in the first diſtillation comes forth from the Sugar by a ſmall Retort; with exceeding gentle heat in Balneo diſtill it, and they will all come forth ſeverally, which muſt be kept a part.

(m) The Spirit comes forth only ar[•]p by drop, without any veins (or ſtreiks) appearing in the Neck of the [•] tort. The yellow Oyle comes forth with oblique veins, like burning Wine. The Water or Phlegme with ſtrait veins. Theſe ſeparations are greatly to be eſteemed; for with the Spirit and Phlegme, is made a very excellent preparation of Pearls; they being beaten in a [〈◊〉] are preſently diſſolved in the ſaid Phlegme, afterward diſſolved and ſeparated from the Feces; with a little of this Spirit poured upon them, they are again precipited into a Liquor like a perme, of ſo great Volatility, that it hath been known even in ſight to vaniſh into Aire. ^[125] Theſe afterward extracted with Spirit of Wine, or with the ſame Spirit of Wine plainly by Retort agitated, afford a Cordial of ſo great virtues, as from no other preparation of Pearls can be obtained. Doſe one drop, or two in [•]ordial Water.

(n) What our Author hath hinted here, of Aurum potabile made with Spirit of Saturn, ^[126] is not without ſome cauſe; yet true Aurum potabile is not thus made. This indeed is true, if Calx of Gold (made as the Author above appoints in Aurum potabile) be, with the yellow Oyle, that in rectification comes forth in the ſecond place, for certain days Circulated, the ſubstance thereof will be d[•]olved into a Liquor, the uſe whereof againſt Po[•]ſons is not to be contemned. Yea, it hath been often ſear, that from four drops of this to eight, being exhibited to ſuch as have been judged at the [•]oint of Death, they have to admiration been recovered thereby. It helps much in the Falling-ſickneſs, Apoplexy, Paralyſy, and other diſeaſes of the Head.

The Compoſition of Sperniola (a).

Gather Frog ſpawn (b) in March, three days before the New Moon, diſtill it per ſe in Be[•]o, for ſo it will not ſtink. Having this Water, ℞

• Of choice Myrrh,
• Fran[•]ia enſe, of each ℥ij.
• Sa[•] beaten ℥ſs.
• Camp[•]er ʒiij.

Gri[•] [〈…〉], and mix them: It is neceſſary that this Powder, in a convenient Glaſs, be twenty or thirty times Imbibed with the Diſtill'd Water of Frog-ſpawn, yet ſo as it be alway, well dryed every time of its own accord before it be again Imbibed. Afterward keep it for uſe.

Imvardly into the Body is given the quantity of half (d) a Filberd-nut in Plantanewater, in the internal Haemorrhagia, when all other Medicines are given without Succeſs.

Virtues and Uſe.

1. By its coldneſs it coagulates the Blood; for, in ſtopping internal Haemorrhagia, flowing out of the Noſthriſs and Throat, when all are deſparate, three or four granes may faſel; be exhibited into the Body in Water of Shepheards-purſe (e).

2. If it be diſſolved in Vinegar, and externally applyed to Eryſipela's (f), or to hot podagrical dolours it much helps.

3. The external Haem [•]rrhagia (g) of Wounds it ſtops by application.

4. If put upon the ^[127] Panaritium for two hours it kills him (h), or if the finger be wrapt in a skin, moiſtned firſt therewith, and when dry again moiſtned, and this repeated often (i).

5. It alſo mortifies the Cancer, but more efficacious is the Water of Frog-ſpawn alone.

6. In contumacious fluxes of Women, two or three granes are inwardly given with Water of Mugwort.

7. In Water of Frog-ſpawn diſtill'd per ſe, if a little Allum be diſſolved, by Lim[•] cloths moiſtned therein, it is commodiouſly, and with good ſucceſs applyed to [〈◊〉]cal dolours.

(a) Sperniola with Paracelſus is Frog-ſpawn, which in the beginning of the Spring is found in Lakes, Ditches, and Standing Waters; which afterward, by the benefit of the Sun, are concocted into living Frogs. This must be gathered for Medicine in the Month of March, and that three or four days before the New Moon, and applyed to uſe. Skillful Chyrurgeons in crude Frog-ſpawn Imbibe linnen clothes often, and as often dry them: which afterward they uſe in removing all kind of inflamations of Wounds; yea, if upon them Cloths, Playders be ſpread, they wonderfully repreſs thoſe affects. In Eryſipela of the Feet or Ha[•]s, or of any other external Member, often returning, nothing is more profitable than it, viz. if only ſuch dryed cloths, prepared with crude Frog-ſpawn, be applyed to the affected place and the Members a rapt therein. In the Shins, or Legs, Eryſipela's are eaſily aſſu[•]ages, if of theſe Linnen cloths, Stookings be artificially made: But theſe must be Imbibed ſeven times or more, with the ſame Frog-ſpawn, and as it were boiled mit, and then dryed. Forth ſe may dure many years, if not wiped or waſhed with other water. From the uſe of theſe, the Eryſipela neither eaſily returns, nor is difficultly removed, for preſently after application, both dolour, tumor, and alſo the redneſs ceaſe.

(b) In the Full Moon it exceedingly ſtinks, but being prepared in the New Moon, it dures thirty years

(c) Very fine.

(d) Or three granes, or five.

(e) Of Melanthium.

(f) It must be applyed hot, or blood-warm; otherwiſe the Eryſipela will be ulcerated, with the cold.

(g) In ſome Stove.

(h) Read it.

(i) The Panaritium is kill'd by being held in Water of Frog-ſpawn, but in that immerſion ſo great torment is excited in the Finger, as unleſs the Patients Hands be ſtrongly held, he ſhall ſcarcely be able to bare it. The blood of a Mole taken in Paper, and applyed to the Finger much helps.

A Coſmetick againſt Blemiſhes of the Face.

℞ Of the beſt purified Mercury (a), from which all blackneſs, is diligently removed by waſhing half a pound, mix it afterward with a like quantity of ſublimate Mercury pulveriſate, in an Earthen (b) Unglaſed Pan; put theſe into an Alembeck of a ſtraight Orifice, pour on diſtill'd Vinegar, untill they be covered three or four fingers, let them ſtand three or four days, daily ſtirring them certain times, then it extracts a white powder, the whitiſh Vinegar by Inclination ſeparate (c), the white Powder ſpontaneouſly ſetling to the bottome from the Vinegar, for certain days keep ſo, rejecting the Vinegar. This labour muſt be re-iterated very often, untill you have aboundance of that white Powder, which afterwards dry per ſe, and lay it up for uſe (d): It is not Corroſive, therefore, unleſs you will, it needs no waſhing.

Uſe.

Externally only it is applyed, by anointing with the proper Spittle, or with Water of Beans, againſt all blemiſhes of the Face. Alſo Tetters. Moreover it is a great Incarnative Medicine (e). In application beware you touch neither Eyes nor Teeth (f).

(a) [〈◊〉] above done in Arcanum Corallinum.

(b) Or in a Stone Marbel Mortar.

(c) And pour on other Vinegar.

(d) By anointing with Water of Flowers of Nymphaea, or Oyle of Sweet Almonds. Note. [〈◊〉] tick Perſons cannot without difficulty uſe this Coſmetick; for Mercury lives humidities, with which the Phlegmatick abound.

(e) For it Playſters eſpecially the greater Baſilicon, it is frequently required in French Ʋlcers. If with Ʋnguents, or chiefly with Pomada, or Unguentum Populeon it be duly mixt, all Scabs of the Hands, and of the whole Body, it happily extinguiſheth.

(f) It indeed cleanſeth particular blemiſhes of the Face, from the Crude, and Sublimate [〈…〉] long heating mixed together, and afterward extracted by diſtill'd Vinegar, but to [〈…〉] for a Coſmetick is not the part of ſo prudent a Man. For although it may for [〈◊〉] time cover the Wrickles of the Face, and alſo other incommodities thereof, yet it is wont [〈◊〉] [•]fully to hurt the Head, and all parts thereabout. For to the beginning of the Nerves, that [〈◊〉] to the brain, Mercury is an enemy; becauſe it reſolves, and cauſeth the generation of greater [〈◊〉] Moreover it infects the Teeth with an unextinguiſhable blackneſs, re[•] [〈…〉] makes them putrid and ulcerous, and Strikes the Caſe of the Teeth without [〈◊〉]. Therefore in the end, our Author not in vain admoniſheth leaſt in application the Eyes or teeth be touched. Which although it be ſtudiouſly avoided, yet very often alſo, without any corporal touch for Lithargiry eaſily paſſ's through skin and Fleſh) it, in its uſual manner cauſeth this Infection. Therefore I perſuade all to abſtain from the uſe hereof. There being [〈◊〉] other Fu[•]us's, or Coſmeticks fou[•]d [•]ut, the moſt excellent of which are deſirable; and by young Gentlewomen bought at a great pri[•]. Of which I ſhall add one or more.

A Coſmetick made of Bulls-galls.

℞ Galls of Bulls dry them gently in the Sun, afterward pour upon them Spirit of Wine, and draw forth a Tincture, which will be a little red, anoint the Face with this Tincture, and leave it on for three or four days, yet ſo, as the party, whoſe Face is ſo anointed, neither go out a dores, or freely expoſe her ſelf to the Air. The time being elapſed, the Face muſt be often waſhed with Water of Bean-flowers, or of Nenuphar, or Polyginatum, alſo before anointing the Face may be well waſht, with the ſame Waters. ſo, almoſt to a Miracle the Skin of the Face, and Neck, is rendred moſt gratefully white, delicate, and amiable. The Spaniſh Ladies, and alſo the Engliſh, have ſome [•]ucus's for the Summer, and others for the Winter. In the Winter they apply the Eſſence of Bulls-gall, as is aboveſaid; but in the Summer the Juice, or freſh diſtill'd Water from bitter and unripe grapes; for this cools much, and keeps the Skin cold, yea, it cauſes that Sweat corrupts not the Countenance. Moreover, this Election in the Summer is made by thoſe who only ſtudy pleaſure: For thoſe that receive Kiſſes from ſuch Gentlewomen in the Summer time, do for the moſt part perceive that coldneſs to be contrary to the heat of the Summer ſeaſon. But a redneſs or roſy colour of the Cheeks may alſo be made with the following elegant Coſmetick.

A Coſmetick of Crabs.

℞ From River-crabs boiled, of the Fleſh that remains in the extreams of their great Claws, a convenient quantity, dry them gently, afterward extract them with Spirit of Wine, and in will be admirably tinged. The Menſtruum removed by diſtillation to a certain mellaginouſneſs keep it, and with a little of it, anoint the Cheeks firſt, according to pleaſure, afterward over it with an other albefying Coſmetick.

A [•]ſmetick of Talk.

Some earneſtly deſire a Coſmetick of Talk of which if rightly prepared ℥j. may coſt 80. or 100. Coronats. The following preparation thereof ſeems not to be beſide the mark, if ſo be all thin [•]be rightly prepared. Firſt an excellent Spirit of Vinegar muſt be made of Spaniſh Wine, viz. by gathering the remaining half of ſeveral diſtilations, and from thence draw forth a moſt ſharp Spirit, which is abſolutely neceſſary, otherwiſe it will ſcarcely anſwer the end. Then ℞ elegant, and exquiſite [〈◊〉] etian Talk, cut it with a Knife into as ſmall peices as you can, in a glaſs Conc[•]a pour on or the moſt ſharp Spirit of Vinegar, what quantity you pleaſe, leave it in time of heat in the Sun or elſe ſet it to digeſt in Horſe-dung for a month, and daily add [〈◊〉] more of the Spirit of Vinegar, until the Vinegar be, as it were, mucillag[•] nons, or [〈…〉] which is a ſign of perfect Solution. This while matter by Retort, [〈…〉], obſerving degrees of heat, Diſtill into a [〈◊〉] apacious Receiver; firſt the Vineg[•] ones forth, afterward an excellent white Oyle, ſeparate theſe one from the other. With the Vinegar the Hands muſt be waſht, but with the Oyle the Countenance muſt be [〈◊〉]. Some ſay if the Face be firſt diligent y waſht from all impurity, this one [〈…〉] hold for a month without [•]ing.

The Sympath [•]k Oyntment, or Stellate of Paracelſus.

℞

• The fat of a Boar.
• [•]line,[•]

The older (b) the [〈…〉] the fat. The fat of either Animal muſt be boiled in Red Wine for half [〈…〉] afterward poured out into cold Water, and then with a Spoon the [〈…〉], and whatſoever ſettles to the bottom throw away. Which being [〈…〉] worms (c) [〈◊〉] with Wine, or Water, two Sextaries, dry them in a covered Eartnen-pot, in a Bakers Oven, yet beware they burn not, afterward grind them to Powder. ℞

• Of this Powder,
• Of a Boars Brains dryed (d),
• Of red odoriferous Sanders (e),
• Of Mumy (f),
• Of the Stone Hamatitis, of each ℥j.

Then take of Uſnea (g), ſhaved off the Cranium of one that hath periſhed by violent Death, the Moon encreaſing, and being in a good Houſe, if it can be at the time, when ſhe is in the Houſe of Venus, not of Mars or Saturn, about the weight of two Filberd-nuts (h). From all theſe beaten, and mixt together with the fat (i), according to Art, make an U[•]uent, which in a Glaſs well cloſed, or in a Box, muſt diligently be reſerved for its proper uſe. If it happen the Unguent be in proceſs of time dryed, it may be again ſoftned and moiſtned, with the aforeſaid fat or Virgins-honey.

This Oyntment muſt be prepared when Sol is in Libra (k).

Uſe and Virtues of this Sympathetick Unguent.

This Cure is not performed by Faſcination, as unskillful perſons vainly judge, but by the Magnetick attractive virtue of this Medicament, cauſed by the Stars, which the Aire mediating, is brought to and conjoyned with the Wound; and as a ſpiritual operation the effect is produced.

It is made, I ſay, by the Aſtral and Elemental Conjunction: For as the heat of the [〈…〉] with the Earth. ſo Arſement (l) agrees with the Diſeaſe: the Sun being abſent [〈◊〉] moved, ſo it is alſo here. There are three things which cauſe ſuch an admirable effect by this Medicament.

1. Syn pathy of Nature.

2. Influences of Celeſtial Bodies, operating by the Elements.

3. Balſom (m), which is naturally in every man, is endewed with virtue of healing.

By this Oyntment all Wounds are cured of either Sex, with what weapon ſoever made, (if neither Nerves, Arteries, nor one of the three (n) Members be hurt) if ſo be the Weapon can be had, although the Patient be many Miles diſtant. And becauſe it is (o) of a conglutinating, ripening, and renovating nature, if duly applyed, it permits not any noxious Symptomes to ſuperveen.

Obſervations.

1. Anoynt the Weapon with which the Wound is made for ſeveral days together, if neceſſity urge, and the Wound be great; otherwiſe the ſecond, or third time anointing may be ſufficient; it muſt be kept in a clean Linnen cloth (p), and in a warm place, not too hot (q), leaſt it inferre danger on the Patient: Beware alſo, that no duſt fall upon the Weapon, nor wind blow upon it in a cold place, for ſo it may occaſion the Patient to be diſtracted.

2. Before you anoint the Weapon, conſider whither the Wound were made by a prick, if ſo then begin the anointing at the point (r) on the upper part (s), or at the very extream (not below), and ſo deſcending (t), otherwiſe the Sick may receive dettiment.

3. But if you cannot know how far, or how deeply the point entered into the fleſh, it will be expedient to anoint the Weapon all over, otherwiſe only ſo far as any one is hurt therewith may (u) ſuffice.

4. It is not needful, as the cuſtome of Barbers is, to ſew up the Wound, but that only with a clean cloth, firſt moiſtned in the Patients Urine, it be daily bound about (w).

5. The ſame day the Weapon is anointed, he muſt abſtain (x) from Venery.

6. Before the anointing of the Weapon, the blood that flows out of the Wound, muſt ſpeedily be ſtopt.

7. Inſtractures, and ruptures of Bones, a little of the powder of the greater Wallwort (y) or of roots of black Hellebore, may be added to the Unguent.

Having the Weapon with which any one was hurt, and you deſire to know whether the Patient will live or dye, you may make tryal thus (z). If that Weapon be heat upon Coa[•]s, as hot as you can endure it to hold in your hand, and then upon it you ſprinkle moſt fine powder of red Sanders, Haematitis, if it ſweat drops of blood, the Patient will dye; if not, he will recover.

But if we would know, whether the Patient govern himſelf rightly in meats, and drinks and other requiſites. This is known when in the defenſory, ſpots of blood appear, if not, than he hath carried himſelf well.

Moreover it is to be Noted.

1. Not having the Armes or Weapon, with which the hurt is inflicted, nevertheleſs every Aperture, and violent hurt of the Skin, through which the blood comes out, may be cured with this Unguent, if ſo be a little ſoft peice of Wood (aa) be moiſtned in the cruent Apertion, and afterward the blood cleaving to it, be dryed on (not in the Sun nor by the heat of Fire) ſpontaneouſly, and per ſe, and then put into the Box, wherein the Oyntment aforeſaid is kept, and left in it.

2. If the Wound be very deep, and great, it may ſeveral mornings be cleanſed, and bound with a freſh Linnen cloth; without all other uſe of external Oyles, Unguents, and ſuch like: This Wound howſoever inflicted, will be Cured per ſe, and it ſuffices that the ſtick be only once moiſtned in the Cruent opening, or Wound, and afterward remain cloſed in the Box of Oyntment, until a plenary Sanation be.

3. But as often as any new Wound is to be cured, there is always required a freſh peice of Wood, moiſtned in the blood, and dryed, as before ſaid, &c.

4. If a Wound will not bleed, it muſt be ſcarified with the Wood, till the blood iſſue out. So alſo in healing dolours of the Teeth, the aking Tooth muſt be ſo long ſcarified with a Pen-knife, till blood guſh out, the Knife, after the blood is dryed on, being anointed with this Unguent, the pain is preſently removed.

If a Horſe have a Nail ſtruck into his Foot, firſt draw out the Nail, and afterward anoint it, and the Foot of the Horſe will preſently be cured, without ſuppuration (bb).

In the ſame manner all Animals, having fleſh and bones, may be cured (cc).

Let the great Phyſitian, at whoſe WORD, Medicine, by him created, is rendred efficacious, give a legitimate uſe of theſe, to all thoſe, that rightly and piouſly uſe his Grace and Benediction. To him alone who is moſt High, be all praiſe and glory, forever and forever, AMEN.

(a) Viz. ℥iiij.

(b) Yet not exceeding ſeven years of Age.

(c) Regenwerme, In Affects of the Nerves, they are of great uſe.

(d) In its proper Bladder, with the Urine of the ſame, a little macerated, and afterward dryed.

(e) Citrine, not red.

(f) Of the common, viz. Egyptian, not Mumia Patibuli of Paracelſus.

(g) They are better, from ſuch as are Hanged.

(h) That is, ʒj.

(i) Of the Boar or Bear.

(k) That is, in Autumn.

(l) If it be put upon the Member till it be hot, and afterward buried in the Earth, that it may putrifie, the Wound is cured.

(m) Of the blood.

(n) Viz. the Heart, Brain, and Liver.

(o) Underſtand the Ʋnguent.

(p) Or elſe in Goates Leather.

(q) Not Squallid.

(r) The Weapon.

(s) From the very Point.

(t) Toward the Hilt.

(u) If by a Cut, from the Edge toward the Back.

(w) Or moistned in Water, or Wine blood-warm.

(x) Alſo he that anoints it.

(y) Or Osteocolla.

(z) This muſt be done before the Weapon is anointed.

(aa) Or a peice of Willow.

(bb) Touching the compoſition and uſe of Hopliotrick unguents, or Armourary, or Tromatick, that is Vulnerary, for [〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉] is a Wound, by thoſe of Jonia it is called [〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉] thence [〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉] vulnerary, which is the ſame in ſignification with [〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉], that is, glutinatory; in a peculiar, and indeed Thetick Treatiſe [〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉] Libavius long diſcourſes; yet lately in his Tom. of Chymical Arcanums, cap. 22. the 1. Part of Hermerick Apocalypſy, againſt this Oyntmert propoſed by our Author, he inveighs Sophistically, and according to his manner and cuſtome, he argues very dirtily. But we matter not Libavius his Sophistication ſo much as, we reſpect experience, by which we manifestly perceive, that the effects are drawn from the virtues, and power, exiſtant in things themſelves, although we may bewail our ignorance in the Fridden Cauſes of this Magnetick virtue; yet to it, being by a certain neceſſity compell'd we muſt ſubſcribe, and admire the wonderful power thereof. That wounds ſhould be cured by this Oyntment, and themſelves not touched therewith, but Weapons, or what is uſed in their ſtead, only by anointing; this no man knows a reaſon of, or hath hitherto underſtood, nor hath any man found it out: yet in the manifeſt light of Experience, it is known theſe things lye hide; as yet, while theſe things are daily done, the true and adequate cauſes by ſearching could by none be found, but we ſtill left as impoſſible to be known. The Magnot draws Iron, each of theſe is affected in it ſelf in a wonderful manner, but who hath been ſo ingenious at any time, that of this mirability could render the true and eſſentially infallible Reaſon and of that which onely (and [〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉]) cauſeth this effest? The ſame may be judged of this Ʋnguent, and we must not preſently terme things Diabolical Arts, although beyond our opinion, they be very efficacious, nor ſhould we call in queſtion the relation of the thing, or obſtinately deny the cleaning of a Wound to it aſſigned, howſoever the ſame be done, or that it can be conſolidated with, or without anointing of the Weapon, when as we ſhould firſt enquire into the weight of its cauſes. But gainſayers of this kind ſay.

1. How comes it, that by this Chyrurgy, little or nothing is effected in Wounds, if Uſnea, taken from the Head of ſuch as are Hanged, be not mixed with the Oyntment?

2. How is it, that the Weapon is in vain anointed, unleſs tinged with the blood that flows out of the Wound?

3. How is it, that dolours or refreſhment, can be procured to the ſick, by him that cures, according to his pleaſure, and by intervals?

4. What cauſe is chere, that fractures of Bones are not cured, or at leaſt, not ſo equally well unleſs either Oſteocolla, or root of the greater Comphrey be added to the Oyntment?

5. Why in a Wound made either by a Prick of a Cut, muſt the Weapon be in a ſeveral manner anointed?

6. Laſtly, if the wounded tranſgreſs the limits of Diet appointed by the Phyſitian, how comes it, that it is preſently diſcovered in the ligature of the Weapon?

Theſe, and ſuch like they alledge, who ſtrenuouſly oppoſe this Experience of Martial Chyrurgy. Libavius here believes none, but will have it to be only of Natural things, and Sympathy is the continuation of Nature and Conveniency thereof: for although the Bodies of the Magnet and [〈◊〉], be a part and disjoyned, yet in them Nature is continued ſo, that alſo they agree in one. Why therefore between the Wound and the Unguent it ſelf, may not we afſtem, there is a certain continuation, and that by reaſon of the Sympathy? But what that is in which it conſiſts, and how it comes to be, and what is the cauſe thereof, this indeed is that which is ſought after. No man as yet durst attribute to himſelf, ſo great a divinity of in[•]nuity, as that he was able to explain all theſe things infallibly. Yet there is no neceſſity that [〈◊〉] ſhould acquieſce in our not knowing, but as far as our mind is able, we ſhould endeavour to [〈◊〉] and them. That there is a Sympathy in this Cure is manifeſt, in which firſt the ſubject, or matter is to be conſidered, which is the blood it ſelf. Secondly, the Efficient, by which, that is, the ſecret Spirit of the World enlightning all things. The third is the Inſtrumental Cauſe, without which the Cure is not performed. We therefore ſay, the Baſis of the Martial Unguent, is Uſnea, or the Animal Coagulated, viz. Corporeal Spirits: for when a Man is Stranguled, the Vital and Natural Spirits are carried upward, and not finding paſſage, by reaſon of the ſolid hardneſs of the Cranium, in the [〈…〉] with the Animal, are included, and encompaſſed as it were in a ſtrong [〈…〉] of time they come to be united into one, and by the circumſerence of the [〈…〉] then by the aſſistance of Mercury, or the Spirit of the World from Neptune by ſhowers, denſ[•]w, and froſts, as external vehicles poured into inferiours, Uſnea is made, viz. the [〈◊〉] of this medicament, which in it ſelf contains all animal, vital, and natural [〈◊〉] which in the ſame manner afterward it communicates to the unguent. As [〈…〉]; although, whileſt it iſſues hot out of the wound, the volatile ſpirits preſently vaniſh into [〈…〉] Spirits in the ſalt of the blood, remain fixed in it, for they are not expell'd, but are [〈…〉] ed in it ſelf, of which they are a part, and by no means in themſelves can be [〈…〉] Therefore it is in the blood that ſomething is yet remaining, in which ſuch operations [〈◊〉] made.

When the weapon is anointed with the medicament, which is done actually warm, prſently the fixed ſalt of the blood in the Ens or weapon magnetically, and naturally, and [〈◊〉] own incited virtue, attracts the animal Spirit from the Ʋnguent, which two Spirits [〈◊〉] intervening of the Spirit of the World, which through all things is diffuſed, and [〈◊〉] and is the conveyor of all Idea's, Seeds, and Things, by its comple[•]ion the [〈◊〉] of [〈◊〉] things; of all things that are done the neareſt Author, and ſo Actives, according to proportion, by applying to Paſſives, in an amicable connexion, and copulation, are [〈…〉] true Spirit of the World is the univerſal Mercury, Natures firſt born Son, as yet [〈◊〉] the general ſtate of Virginity existing, and putting on the nature of all things, with which it is aſſociated, is no other then the Coeleſtial Mercury. Hence it is, that, whatſoever [•]ther of profit, or diſprofit, the co-agulated Spirit, without the veines, is ſenſible of, the ſame it preſently communicates ſympathetically, to its own kind reſiding in the veins, and this is not done but by the medium of the univerſal ſpirit, opening the cloſures of all bodies, which rejoyces, or ſuffers therewith, And therefore it is, that the ſick is pained, if the weapon be [〈◊〉] to the fire, or expoſed to the turbid or cold Aire; viz, becauſe the animal Spirit, which is without the Man, firſt ſuffers, and afterward communicates its paſſion, to that, which abides in the body of the ſick by the ſame vehicle, by which not onely theſe, but all other things of the world are done. So on the other hand alſo the ſame ſympathy is manifeſted, as if the ſick ſhall eat either Onions, Garlick, or Muſtard, and exerciſe the venereal Act, it preſently may be obſerved in the weapon: viz. becauſe the animal ſpirit in the man firſt ſuffers, and afterward cauſes the ſpirit, on the weapon homogeneal to it ſelf, to participate of its ſuffering. This therefore is the cauſe of this action: and from hence other queſtions may be reſolved and happily explained.

1. Argument. The Agent and Patient here obtain a just proportion: for the blood with which the weapon is ſmeared is already dead. Reſp. The blood with which the weapon is anointed, although it no more retein the living form, viz. of the Man, yet it remains in form of the mixture, which effects the thing, ſo that ſtill in it, is an active and paſſive property.

2. Argument. The Remedy is applyed to heal the body, yet the whole is not healed, but only the wounded part. Reſp. 1. This Axiom is not general. 2. Remedies are not alwayes applyed to the affected part, as is ſeen in Amulers.

3. Argument. How the Cure which is here adminiſtred to the weapon, will be communicated to the affected part, when oftentimes the ſick may be ſome miles diſtant. Reſp. 1. The Etym[•]n of the denomination anſwers this: If it be a Magnetick cure, a certain ſpace by which it draws is preſuppoſed. 2. The communication is made by its magnetick force, in the ſame manner, as the odour of a Carcaſe is communicated to the noſthrils of Vultures many miles off. 3. Although we confeſs the way of this communication is unknown, yet it doth not follow, that therefore preſently it muſt be proclaimed Ma[•]ical. So it may be affirmed the flux, and reflux of the Sea is magical, becauſe it hath been ſought out by many, and yet it ſtill remains unknown. The ſame alſo may be ſaid of infinite others, for there are very many things latent in the Abyſſe of Nature, and the leaſt part of natural things is obvious to our Intellect, the reſidue ſucceeding Ages will ſcarcely find. Now becauſe theſe things are [〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉], to us unknown, they muſt not therefore [〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉], be rejected, or termed Diabolical.

4. Argument. Here to the cleanſing of the part, is applyed the proper Urine, Ligature, obſervation of Diet, &c. Reſp. Theſe help ſomewhat to the conſolidation of the Wound, as a cauſe, without which it is not effected. But that the effect of this operation is limited to the ſpace of a few days, experience manifeſtly proves the contrary.

(cc) To cloſe all, I ſhall here faithfully communicate to my candid Diſciples, two Medicines Chymically prepared, whereof the firſt is Oyle of Campher, and its compoſition with other Alexipharmacons, whereby it is rendred efficacious againſt the Peſt.

The other is a Diaphoretick Precipitate, of Native Cinnabar, in its own three principles rightly ſeparated, and afterward from them rightly conjoyned. Which Precipitate is aſſuredly like a certain univerſal, uſeful in all kinds of diſeaſes.

A ſingular Alexipharmacon.

℞ Of Campher ℥jſs. Oyle of Sweet Almonds, or Spirit of Turpentine, or which is beſt, and moſt precious of all, Oyle of Cloves ℥iij. Salt of Wormwood ℥ijſs. Firſt grinde the Campher as fine as poſſibly you can, and then leiſurely imbibing grinde it with the Oyle, until it be plainly like a Poultis, then alſo add the Salt of Wormwood, and grinde it for ſome time, till all be exceedingly well mixt. Theſe by Retort, with a very ſhort Neck, in a dry Balneo, which is cloſed in a Reverberatory, diſtill into a Receiver, not very great but ſhort, obſerving degrees of Fire, at firſt gentle, afterward encreaſed, but not very ſtrong, until the Oyle it ſelf come forth, and with it the Campher, in form pliant and buttery, together with many white Spirits iſſuing out all at once. In the end, leaſt an Empyreuma be made, eſpecially if the Oyle of Almonds be not diſtill'd off, (in the reſt it is not ſo like to be) the Recipient, with the Oyle that firſt came out, muſt be removed, and then the fire encreaſed, that the Salt of Wormwood remaining in the Retort, may be well cleanſed from its Stink, and Calcined, and the Retort alſo in the Fire be very hot. Afterward take out the Salt of Wormwood, grinde it, and in another ſmall Retort, re-pour on all that Oyle which was diſtill'd off in the firſt diſtillation, and in the ſame manner, as before, diſtill it, and after all the Oyle is come forth more clear than at firſt; again Calcine the Salt, and the ſame Stinke it receives from the Feces of Oyle of Sweet Almonds, will be by this means taken away. The ſame labour repeat alſo the third time, viz. rectifying the ſame Oyle upon the ſaid Salt. Laſtly, in the ſaid Oyle, now, by reaſon of the Campher, nothing buttery, but very pure, extinguiſh a convenient quantity of pieces of Tiles heat red hot, and this muſt be minded, that as while you are putting thoſe into the Oyle, the Veſſel muſt neceſſarily be open, that preſently after it be diligently cloſed with its proper Stopple, (for the Oyle will be inflamed) and then by Retort with a gentle Fire diſtill it, and the Oyle will come forth clear and tranſparent, which muſt be ſeparated from the Phlegme, if any be. In the mean time, whilſt this Oyle is made, the other Ingredients for this Compoſition may be prepared; as extract of Myrth, Aloes, and Saffron, as alſo Gum of Sulphur. The extracts are made in manner, as is taught in Tyrocinium lib. 2. cap. 9. with Spirit of Wine but the Myrrh and Aloes, muſt firſt be diſſolved in ſtill'd Vinegar, that it may be ſeparated from the Feces, the Vinegar afterward being removed, the reſt is performed with Spirit of Wine, according to the preſcript of Art. Gum of Sulphur is made after the manner preſcribed in Tyrocinium of Balſom of Sulphur; but in the end, the Spirit of Wine from the extracted Sulphur muſt be ſeparated, that it [〈…〉] ſide in the bottom, and in a cold place coagulated till it be like Gum. The [〈…〉] on of all theſe is thus. ℞

• Oyle of Campher,
• Extract of Myrrh, of each ℥j.
• Extract Aloes ℥ſs.
• Extract of Saſtron,
• Gum of Sulphur, of each ʒij.

Mix all diligently, and keep it in a clean Veſſel. Doſe from two to three grants taken every morning with Treacle-water, or within twenty four hours after the firſt infection, taken twice or thrice to provoke Sweat.

An excellent Diaphoretick Precipitate.

Firſt, make Spirit of Nitre, as teacheth Tyrocinium lib. 2. c. 4. of this ℞ one pound, Salt gem as much, being very ſubtilly pulveriſate; mix them, and in a convenient Retort, with a Receiver annexed, placed in a cloſe Reverberatory, diſtill a moſt red Water, which keep. Then ℞ Native Cinnabar of Hungaria moſt red, which is the Minera of Mercury or Quick-ſilver, well cleanſed from the Earthy Scoria's, as much as you pleaſe, this leiſurely diſſolve in the aforeſaid Water; and eſpecially ſee that you warily proceed; for all will vehemently wax hot together, therefore a little piece of Minera muſt be injected, and moreover, for its total Solution, (which will be of an excellent green colour) a large quantity of Menſtruum is required. This Solution clear, and from the combuſtible Sulphur, which either ſwims on the top, or ſettles to the bottome, by inclination ſeparated, diſtill by a Cucurbit in a Fire of Sand. Firſt the Menſtruum comes forth, and the Principles of the Minera it ſelf remain in the bottom, now indeed by reaſon of this Solution, and ablation of the Menſtruum diſcontinued, but afterward they muſt be ſeparated. After the Menſtruum is all ſeparated, urge the fire a little more ſtrongly, and to the ſides, or upper part of the Cucurbit the Sublimed Mercury will be elevated moſt white, but in the bottome the Sulphur and Salt ſubjected together will reſide. Break off the Cucurbit, that the Mercury may be ſeparated from the other principles, and not confuſedly mixed but be gathered a part. The common Sublimate diligently gathered, in a Cucurbit with diſtill'd Vinegar, by gentle Boiling [〈◊〉] a Fire of Sand, diſſolve; ſeparate the Solution from the Feces. The Vinegar being lear, yet containing in it ſelf the Mercury, abſtract to a dryneſs: what remains, with Rain-water or May-dew, again by boiling diſſolve, reject the Feces, and diſtill the Water into a Magma ſomewhat black, the ſame with freſh diſtill'd Rain-water again diſſolve by Boiling, reject the Feces, as before, and again diſtill it; this do alſo the third and fourth time, viz. until the Mercury after the fourth diſtillation remain moſt white.

Then to it pour excellent Alcohol of Wine, and in a Veſſel with a Blindhead, diveſt it certain Weeks, or for a whole Month in Balneo. In the mean while, the other principles alſo, which reſided in the bottom, after the Sublimate was removed, ſeparate and clarifie, in which obſerve this method. Upon them pour diſtill'd Ram-water hot; [•]ſently the Salt by diſſolving it ſelf, goes into the ſame Water, but the yellow Sulphur [•]mains alone. If any of the Salt ſhall ſtill cleave unto it, that muſt be removed by reito[•]ted waſhings with the diſtill'd Rain-water, and mixed with the former extraction of Salt. Both afterward muſt be purified, alſo with Spirit of Wine only. Therefore [•]om the Salt firſt remove the diſtill'd Water, with which you extracted it, and the [〈◊〉] diſſolve with the beſt Spirit of Wine, the Feces removed, the Solution will be [〈…〉] to yellow; diſtill off the Spirit of Wine to a skinnineſs, and the halt [〈…〉] will be [•]lated in the bottom like tranſparent Vitriol, which diligently gather and keep. The Sulphur, being firſt often waſht with hot diſtill'd Water, and dryed, in like manner with Spirit of Wine digeſt for ſome time, and the ſame afterward abſtract from the Sulphur. Thus the two principles of Salt and Sulphur purified will be in readineſs; to the ſame purity alſo the Mercury muſt be reduced. After it hath been digeſted and diſſolved for the appointed time with Spirit of Wine, (all that Compoſition will be elegantly red) by Retort into a moſt capacious Receiver, diſtill off the Spirit of Wine, at firſt with gentle fire of Sand, afterward urge the fire, and the Spirit of Mercury will come forth, by often extending it ſelf through the whole Recipient, and by ſubliming like Cryſtal. After the diſtillation is exactly performed leave all, and after twenty four hours the Cryſtallizare Spirit of Mercury, will be diſſolved in the Spirit of Wine firſt diſtill'd off, which muſt afterward be ſeparated from the Spirit of Wine, by gentle heat in Balneo. The Spirit of Wire firſt aſcends, and leaves the Spirit of Mercury in the bottom of a Cineritious colour, which alſo keep. Having all theſe three principles, proceſs muſt be made to an hemogeneal conjunction of them, which to perform, thus proceed. Firſt make a Conjunctive Water of the ſame Minera, after this manner. Diſſolve Minera of Ungarick Quickſilver ℥vj. in a diſſolving Water made of Nitre and Salt-gem. The Solution ſeparated from the Feces, diſtill by gentle heat in Balneo, to a thickneſs like Oyle; pour on freſh diſſolving Water, and again diſtill it to an Oylineſs, this do five or ſix times. Afterward in a Veſſel well cloſed, ſet it to putrefie in Balneo for fourteen days, then diſtill it with gentle fire of Sand, until all ſuperfluity of Water from it be ſeparated: When the white Spirits begin to come forth, change the Recipient, and apply another very well luted, in which receive the Spirits, together with the Water with them diſtill'd, afterward urge the diſtillation till the Veſſel be very hot, and keep the Water. In ℥vj. of this, diſſolve of the Salt above made ℥ij. and circulate it for ſome time in Balneo; afterward upon ℥ſs. of the Sulphur, pour of this Water (viz, in which the Salt is reſolved and digeſted) ℥jſs, and in gentle heat of Balneo ſeparate the ſame Water to a convenient thickneſs; then the ſecond time pour on the ſame quantity of the Water, viz. ℥jſs. and by diſtilling in Balneo abſtract it, and ſo go on, until with ℥ſs. of Sulphur, ℥j. of Salt be intirely incorporated; which by the weight you may know, and if of both be made one certain viſcous liquor. To ℥ſs. of theſe, add ℥ij. of the Spirit of Mercury above prepared, and in a Phiol Hermetically ſealed, boil it in an Athanor, prudently adhibiting degrees of fire, until all be reduced to a red powder, which will be in the ſpace of three or four Months; this Powder thus prepared, and afterward corrected with Alcohol of Wine, keep for uſe. It is a Univerſal Medicine, of which one grane or two at moſt, exhibited in any diſeaſe, with convenient Vehicles, wonderfully help the internal Balſome, to expell an Enemy internally harboured, either by Vomit, Siedge, or Sweat.

Sit nomen Domini benedictum.

FINIS.

EPILOGUE.

NOw let the Supercilious Academick [〈◊〉], contemners of Chymical Medicaments, be [〈◊〉]; that with menaces, and violent Objurgations, hitherto fooliſhly deride, condemn, and with a thouſand mockeries, deſpiſe the faithful verity, and divine Science of our Fore fathers, whoſe honourable eſtimation of this Celeſtial gift, was conformed to the Majeſty they beheld therein. Let them forbear, I ſay, any more to brand the [•]ſciples of Hermes with marks of [〈◊〉], Envy, Ignorance, and Fraud, or to require ocular demonſtrations, and plain manif[•]ſtations of their artificial Labours; or elſe in a new, and unuſual way of learning imperiouſly to exact Spagirick Secrets from Carbonary Phyſitians, (as they are pleaſed to call them;) which occult, yet exceeding profitable Medicines, by the aſſistance of Divine Virtue, I have, this once, in ample manner communicated to the Republique. This one thing from the moſt ſevere puniſher of all Falſhood and Injuſtice, with earneſt prayers I deſire, that to All, who with ardent invocation of the Almighties help, and with a grateful mind uſe theſe rightly prepared, to the praiſe and glory of the Creator, profit of their needy Neighbour, ſincere, and due honour of the Chymical Science, and having received them acknowledge the liberality of God, and freely impart them to the Spagirick Commonwealth, Grace, and all benediction in Healing may be encreaſed and multiplyed: But to unworthy Deriders, who with feined Contempt uſe theſe Gifts of GOD p[•]ly (as to this day is manifeſt, many wicked Galeniſts have done, bunting after praiſe, and eſtimation to themſelves, by the [〈…〉] of others) and with internal perfidiouſneſs, ceaſe not to aſperſe, both in word and deed, Spagirick Benefactors, that all may fall out contrary. That this may be ratified and confirmed, let the moſt holy TRIƲNITY, which hath given to me both will and ability, grant, that theſe Chymical labours, and Spagirick granes, ſeparated from contemptible things, not without great industry, perfect, and moſt frequent examinations, may be conſecrated to perpetual memory of poſterity, and let the whole Spagirick Senate and People, with me Cordially ſay

AMEN.

Vive, Vale Lector,

ſi quid ſcis rectius illis, Candidus imperti: ſi non, his utere gratus.

FINIS.

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A TREATISE OF OSWALDƲS CROLLIƲS OF SIGNATURES OF Internal Things; OR, A TRUE and LIVELY ANATOMY OF THE GREATER and LESSER WORLD

LONDON, Printed for John Starkey at the Mitre in Fleet-ſtreet, and Thomas Paſſenger at the Three Bibles upon London-Bridge. 1669.

OSWALDƲS CROLLIƲS, PHYSITIAN AND Hermetick Philoſopher, HIS PREFACE TO THE READER

Of Signatures, or a true and lively Anatomy of the greater and leſſer WORLD.

IT is greatly to be deſired, That the Herbariſts of our time, who are ignorant of the Internal Form, knowing only the Matter, Subſtance, and Corporiety of Herbs, would imploy as great diligence in enquiring into the Signatures of Plants, as they are aocurate in various, and often very frivolous debates about their denominations; hereby far more abundant and fruitful utility would redound to the Weal-publique of Medicine. But ſince for the most part (as almoſt in all Arts is wont to be) leaving the ſweet and pethy kernell of Sciences, like Plebeans deſtitute of internal Eyes, and only conſidering the external face of things, they are at length wholly occupied about the exterior hitter Rinde: Hence it is, that many Nomenclators of Herbs are found, which magnificently deſcribe the Receptacles, habitations, and External Veſtments of Plants (in which their vertues, as in Domiciles, are hoſpited:) But the foot-ſteps of the inviſible God in the Creatures, ^[128] the Shadow and Image of the Creatour impreſt in the Creatures, or that Internal force, and occult vertue of Operation, (which as Natures Gift is inſited, and inſuſed by the moſt high God, into the Plant or Anima, from the Signature and mutual Analogick Sympathy and harmontous concordance of Plants, with the Members of the Human Body,) is by the prudent Phyſitian only inquired into: and thence by the induſtrious help of Vulcan, or Anatomick Knife, is drawn out and applied to its proper uſe, not drouſily paſſed over in noxious Silence, as is by Vulgar Herbariſts too frequently done. Although from the Nonuments of others, without any Foundation of Signature, or ſeparation of the true from the falſe, very many Heteroclite Vertues are deſcribed, and aſſigned to ſeveral Herbs; yet Experience, the alone and only Miſtris of things, teſtifies that they are inſuſſicient to anſwer the deſired expectation of Phyſitians and Patients. If Experience, the Mother of Verity, may be credited, we need not infer many reaſons for the proof hereof. There is required a higher ingenuity, and more ſubtile Inquiſition, ^[129] then can be obtained by ſight of the Eyes only. If the plenary and intimate Knowledge of Plants (ſuch as Nature hath reſerved to be ſearched out, and ſubtilly underſtood by the ſtudious lovers and admirers of Natural things) we would as perfectly comprehend, as ſome hundreds of them, at firſt ſight, without the knowledge of their Internal Vertue, may in the vulgar manner, ^[130] by their Names be diſcerned: Yet names of Herbs have not the vertues, therefore their Bodies are to be examined, that we may know, what purges, what yields odour, what heals feavers, and what cures wounds. Moreover, that fallacious and unjuſt cenſure of the Four Qualities, viz. Hot, Cold, Dry, and Moiſt, cannot ſufficiently manifeſt their Vertues, ſuch qualities being but the Shadows of things, as Colours, not having roots, or powerful operations. They will not run this hazard, who knowing the Vertue from the root of the Center, not from the Superficies; and, leaving the ſubtilty of fruitleſs names, do from things themſelves, by intimate and profound ſpeculation, more exquiſitely ſearch out the Truth. In things occult conſider the manifeſt foot steps of Nature divinely impreſt, and diligently enquire after the hidden dowryes of Herbs, by inſpecting their external Form, and by taſte perceiveing what the difference is between the ſhell, and the Kernel, between the Houſe and the Inhabitant, unleſs unadviſedly to Wood and Stones, they give the denomination of true repreſentations, or leaving Colonies, inſtitute a Corporation with disjoyned Cottages. In all external things the exterior Caſe is only the Receptacle of innate and inherent Vertues, infuſed by God, as the Soul into the humane Body. That Philoſopher moſt rightly ſought to underſtand the Ingenuity and Knowledge of the Interiour Man, not by the name, but by expreſſions, (which are true characters and indications of the mind, and internal faculties,) who whilest a Youth ſtood mute before him, thus compelled him; Speak, O thou Young Man, if thou meaneſt I ſhall know thee. Indeed, by the interpretation of the voice, the Arcanums of the Mind are opened. In like manner, Herbs Magically by their Signature beſpeak the Phyſitian's thorow Introſpection, and to him by Similitude Manifeſt their Interiours, concealed in the occult Silence of Nature. For there is (according to the words of the most excellent Baptiſta Porta) a way of demonſtrating by ſimilitude, wherein very often the chief Artificer is wont to manifeſt divine and occult things, according to the ſupream ſimilitude of Idea's; nor could he do theſe in a more excellent or admirable way. If we feign that Plants do ſpeak, and be willing to manifest their ſecret commodities wherein they excel, howſoever they expreſs themſelves, and in what manner ſoever they are about to ſpeak, their Language is not perceived by all, like as the Speech, and Characters of writing, to ſeveral Nations, are proper and peculiar; whence it is needful, that either all be of one Nation, or all be able to ſpeak infinite Languages, if all ſhould alike underſtand; which by Divine Inſtitution is not permitted. So the exquiſite Artifice of Nature in her ſimilitudes of things, though hriefly, and ſufficiently perſpicuous to all, yet is perceived only by few. All Herbs, Flowers, Trees, and other things which proceed out of the Earth, are Books, and Magick Signes, communicated to us, by the immenſe Mercy of God, which Signes are our Medicine. But that by their Knowledge we may come to the true and appointed Medicine, I ſhall offer ſomewhat to the Ingenuous. Whoſo deſireth to be an expert Phyſitian, and to have knowledge of thoſe things which point to Medicine, by that Art, which Nature externally propoſeth by Signes, he may understand what thoſe internally ſignifie: for every thing that is intrinſecal, bares the external figure of its occult property, us well in inſenſible as ſenſible Creatures. Nature as it were by certain ſilent notes ſpeaks to us, and reveals the ingenuity and manners of every Individual; As is aptly declared in that Metaphorick ſaying of Adamantius Polemon, [〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉]: And as our intimate manners, from external figures of the Body may be found out; ſo from the exteriour Signatures of Plants, Man may be admoniſhed of their interiour Vertues. For Plants do as it were in occult words, manifeſt their excellency, and open the Treaſures of hidden things to ſickly Mortalls; that Man, of all Creatures the moſt miſerable, may learn in grievous Diſeaſes, where to find relief. And as Externals lead to the knowledge, both of the Internal Man, and of Diſeaſes; ſo alſo by the like Anatomy, are found out Medicines neceſſary, and conducent to the Humane Body; for theſe have affinity with Aſtronomy, and Philoſophy. But that which gives knowledge of the hidden Vertue, is Magick, which in the Light of Nature is Doctreſs, and of all Natural Philoſophy the moſt perfect and conſummate Science: and indeed, nothing more increaſes Piety, nothing, I ſay, more powerfully excites us to the veneration and love of GOD, then the true knowledge of him, then the inceſſant Contemplation of the immenſe and wonderful Works of the Almighty, ^[131] Then that Natural Magick (alwayes declaring and ſhewing to us the Internal Kernel, or ſignated by the External Rinde, or Signature) the Off-ſpring of Heaven, Daughter of Arts, and Inventrix of Arcanums, by which we are compelled to ſay, The whole Heaven, and all the Earth, are filled with thy Majeſty, and Glory, O Omnipotent Creator! We ſee among Men, Nature is ſo eſteemed by ſome, ^[132] that what is peregrine and accidentally comes to their knowledge, they very much admire; but what they have nearer home, by reaſon of its familiar uſe, they deſpiſe: So alſo, for the moſt part it happens with the admirers of Tranſmarine P[•]nts, That through deſire of Novelty, our own domeſticks, which our Orb brings forth, they have in contempt; yet, then thoſe Outlandiſh they are far better, freſher, more choyce and whole ſome, becauſe they grow under the Influence of our part of Heaven, and to each of our Natures are more convenient, may at home be gathered in due ſeaſon, and with much leſs difficulty and coſt be obtained, and by the Father of Mercies deſtinated to our uſe in exigent neceſſity. What neceſſity therefore is there to uſe thoſe forraign Species, if our own Earth produce the ſame, and equivalent in Vertue and efficacy? Phyſitians by uſe have found out a Medicinal Earth, which GOD hath given to us in many places of Germany, in efficacy, goodneſs, and vertue not inferiour to that of Turkey; I mean Terra Siletin of Strigenſis, which the wiſe and experienced John Montanus diſcovered firſt of all; after him, in very many places of Germany, John Bertoldus Oſchatienſis Siletius, a curious and diligent ſearcher of Subterrane things, found it in the Field of Solmenſus, and divers other places of Haſſia. Not far from the Lake Acromium in the Dominion of the Illustrious Maximilian, Marſhal of Bappenheimium, near the Caſtle, which from a long Stone takes its name, in a certain divided Rock, great abundance was by Nature digged out, included in a Shell, or Matrix, like a Kernel admirably purefied, (the marks whereof are witneſſes to this day) which in my Phyſical Practice I have uſed with good ſucceſs. Our moſt noble Emperour Rhodolphus the Second, at Brunduſium, in his own Garden cauſed to be digged up, beſides the Bolus, two Axungias, as Paracelſus calls them, of Sol, and Luna, Part of which I received from his Majeſty as a Gift, and proving the goodneſs of them, I found it of the ſame nature as the true Lemnia is, and moſt efficacious, in vertue not at all inferiour to the Earth of Turkey. So God is pleaſed bountifully to ſupply our wants in divers manners.^[133] Whilſt the true Ʋnicornes Horn by reaſon of its rarity is highly prized, there is another [〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉] which is called Mineral, and ſometimes is digged out of Pools or Mountains; As once in Moravia three miles from Brunna (about the time when I was preparing Medicine with the moſt excellent Dr. John Bergerus of Pannonia) not far from the Territory of the Abbot of Abrovienſis, under a most high Rock, were digged out the bones of two unknown Animals of unuſual Magnitude, together with two of the ſame likeneſs younger, which without doubt periſhed in that ſolitary place in the time of the Deluge of Waters; ſome reliques of which Bones, and wonderful Teeth, certain Months after coming unawares to the ſame place, and being thereof adviſed, I cauſed to be digged up, and in Medicinal uſe found them not to want much of the efficacy that is attributed to Unicorns-Horn. In the ſame Region, not farr off, is the ſtupendious Antrum, in the hollow of a Mountain in Italy, in the Village of Coſtozza, between Patavia and Vicentia, wherein ſtrange and wonderful Artifice of Nature is found, whilſt from the ſuperiour part drops diſtill down into that Cave, and by many intricate turnings and windings in their fall, they are immediately converted to a ſtrong hardneſs, (by the mediating of Spirit of Salt) and by their high deſcent, divers Stony Statues, and Formes, are ſhaped: ^[134] Moreover, this ſtone reduced to fine powder, and ℥j of it given inwardly, is wont eſſicaciouſly to provoke ſweat: and in bones broke, contracted and bruiſed Limbs, being externally applyed, mixed with convenient Playſters, it is exceeding helpful. If by the benefit of distilled Vineg as, it be reſolved into a Salt, in the Stone, and knotted Podagrical Aſſects; by reaſon of its Signature, it efficaciouſly operates: for theſe two Diſeaſes, with the contracture, by reaſon of the cementous Wines in Moravia, are very ſamiliar; and therefore Nature hath near at band provided ſutable, connatural, and domeſtick Remedies. Where Evil or the Diſtemper is, there, moſt near, ^[135] by Nature is exhibited a ſeaſonable Remedy, that the means of recovering health may not be far from us. Therefore Ruellius not improperly ſaith, That no part of Medicine is more uncertain, then that, which from another Orb, then our own, is procured. And Paracelſus, the moſt diligent ſearcher into the light of Nature, worthily deriding the diſingenious curioſity of many Phyſitians, who (neglecting the knowledge of the internal vertues of Plants, by their ſignature,) deſiring only to be acquainted with Herbs by name, ſaith, that every Plowman hath the true Pharmacopolion before his door. Thoſe who with moſt ſimple Herbs, and Roots, effect the Cure, Sanation therewith is beſt of all performed, as is witneſſed by Carrichterus; for the Medicinal Eſſence, or Magick Gold, is as equally well conteined in them, as in others more precious. As the Earth in every Region exhibits food, and clothing, if not to anſwer voluptuous ſuperfluity, yet ſufficient for natural ſuſtinence: So alſo Nature, the ſame Nother and Parent of all things, which provides abundantly for all, hath diſiributed a neceſſary ſufficiency of Medicaments. Every particular Countrey hath in it ſelf the Matrix of its own Element, and to it ſelf exhibits what is neceſſary. To all Earths, and Regions, to every Nation, Climate, Heaven, or Age Nature bath produced, and tempered appropriate Herbs, peculiar to every Earth, Region, Nation, Climate, &c. In which, as in all other Creatures, the Maſculine, and Feminine kind is found, (as in things Created, the Divine Providence hath not in vain diſtinguiſhed the Male, and Female) which in Ʋſe and Application, muſt not confuſedly, without diſtinction of Sex, be adhibited: ^[136] For as the Man and Woman in Nature are diſtinct, ſo alſo ſhould their Remedies be, and ought rather to be Simple then Hermaphroditick; yea, ſome only profit Youth, others Age, as we ſee in Hellebores. So alſo Paracelſus adviſeth Phyſitians to be mindful of the diſtinction of Herbs, Age, Medicines, Diſeaſes, and the Moon: Truly therefore Agrippa ſaith, It is the part of Fools to fetch that from India, which we have at home, and to judge neither our own proper Earth nor Sea ſufficient; and things of our own Country, Peregrine; things frugal, coſtly; and things eaſily acquired, difficult; and before them to prefer what is brought from the utmost parts of the Earth. And as we ſee Turks, Indians, Ethiopeans, and Chriſtians, are in manners, and nature different: So alſo Vegetables, according to the Four parts of the World, and diverſity of Climates, undoubtedly differ, and very often; what to others is Aliment, to us is Medicine; ^[137] as hath been ſufficiently atteſted by moſt grave Men, of which alſo infinite other Teſtimonies might be given; yet this one only example hereof I ſhall offer, touching the Root of Aron, which confirms the Truth of the above ſaid. The Root of Aron in our more cold Climate, is ſo hot, and biting, that it inſtames the mouth and jawes of thoſe that chew it; but that in Lydia, which grows near the City of Cyrene, in the exteriour forme plainly anſwering ours, is ſaid to be ſweet and pleaſant to the taſte, that men may uſe it like Rapes in their foodwithout de[•]iment. And although the forraign have greater Vertues, as thoſe who are negligent to inquire into our own, and alwayes with a peregrine arrogance hunting after Out-landiſh things, affirm; which ſeek not common Health, but a compendium of their own buſineſs, perſwading us, that none but precious things can profit: Yet we judge thoſe healthful only to men living in thoſe Climates, where they are created and produced, For if Peregrine Medicaments be ſo convenient to our Bodies, without doubt Nature would have ſo ordered (which for all hath provided in abundance) that with us alſo the ſame ſhould be brought forth. Therefore tranſmarine Medicaments, and ſuch as in our own Countrey are not produced, by reaſon of the diverſity of Climates, and Influence, they cannot be ſo friendly, and familiar, and alſo becauſe they are either not in due time and place gathered (whence often very great peril enſues) or elſe the worſt and dead parts of them only are by Barbarous Merchants ſent to us; or by age, corruption, putrefaction, longitude of the wayes, and frauds of Sophistications, the greateſt part of their inviſible internal Vertues are depraved, eat out, conſumed, corrupted, and adulterated. Domeſticks, which GOD hath in abundance furniſhed us with, ^[138] begin to wax vile, both becauſe in preparing they required the ſaith and proper diligence of ſilken Phyſitians declining labour, and alſo becauſe the greateſt part of Vulgar Apothecaries, cited by the ſpurrs of Glory and Avarice, neglect their proper duties often and more frequently intend Evacuation of the wealth of the Sick, then the refection of the Body. Hence great detriment enſues to the whole Common Wealth, and Shi[•] wrack is made of the Lives of many, (witneſs thoſe who buy their Death for much money) whilſt with us nothing almoſt is worthy of any acceptation or eſteem, that is not believed to be brought from the Red-Sea, as I may ſay, or from the farthest Gades, or Indians, or elſe of what the World, deſirous and willing to be deceived, ^[139] is ſo perſwaded. God hath Created nothing in vain, but he hath endowed every Creature, though never ſo abject, with peculiar vertues, according to his Divine Will and Pleaſure. ^[140] For which Cauſe, ^[141] they far otherwiſe underſtand, who obſerve Nature in the leaſt and moſt abject Creatures, to be moſt excellent, and where it ſeems to be deſicient in Body, to abound in Vertues. The Worm and juice of Murex give the Purple, the most ſumptuous Colour of Kings. Bees of unimitable induſtry yield moſt ſweet Honey. The weak Reed bares Wheat, the moſt deſireable ſtaff of Life. The Vine of all Wood the moſt abject, ^[142] yields Wine, which moderately taken, ^[143] wonderfully cheers the Heart of Man. The Intellectual Soul hoſpited in the Body of Man, ^[144] as in an Earthen Veſſel, and frail Teſt: all which not without great Reaſon of the Eternal Sapience are ſo appointed. ^[145] Paracelſus, the ſearcher of Secrets, in his writings, earneſtly perſwades the true Phyſitian, that is deſirous to be inſtructed, both in the Science and uſe of Medicine, to be well acquainted with the Signatures and Hieroglyphick Characters of things; and among other excellent Services done to the Republick of Medicine, he declares, that there are three wayes, by which Nature pretermitting no notable thing, manifeſts Man, and all Created things. Firſt, by Chyromancy, which is the Natural Aſtrum of things, and comprehends the External parts of Man, as Hands, Feet, Lines, Veins. Secondly, by Phyſiognomy, which compriſeth the Face, and Head. Thirdly, by the Habit, and Proportion, Manners, and uſe of the whole Body, denoting the Senſes of the Mind, and Cogitations of the Heart. After him John Baptiſta Porta of Naples, a Famous Phyropta, and moſt prudent Emulatour of Nature, in his [〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉], hath ſet forth an excellent Work for Publick Profit. From theſe more perfect, I alſo thought it expedient to take occaſion of this matter, to write of theſe high and accurate things. He which comes in Autumn, (to whow I hold a Light) may taste the ſweet Cane, and eat more ripe Fruits. Theſe few obſervations of mine, conſigned (for it is difficult to tread in unknown paths) to the Students of Signatures, who with me, are not aſhamed to learn, I freely would have Common, which both by reading Paracelſus, and Porta, and alſo by my own Experience, I have found conveniently and Analogically harmonious: for it ſuffices to Publiſh what we know, till greater Light be manifeſted. ^[146] It had been well, if that ſo much deſired Book of the moſt excellently learned Carrichterus, Of Plants and Signatures of Things, had been ſet forth to Publick view, wherein in a wonderful and harmonious manner, he conforms the Terrene Stars of Plants, to the Stars of the Firmament; the knowledge of which would indeed be gratefully received by the Botanick Publick weal.

Stars, according to Paracelſus, are the Forms and Matrices of all Herbs; and every Star in the Heavens, is no other, but a Herb pref;igured in a ſpiritual and Catholick manner, repreſenting the like of every Vegetable in the Earth. So every Herb is a Terrene Star growing towards Heaven; and every individual Star, is a Caeleſtial Herb in a Spiritual Form, in nothing differing from Herbs growing in the Earth, ſave only in the Matter: Therefore Stars by their Excrements, and Noſtoch, prenunciate all future Diſeaſes. Likewiſe the Caeleſtial Herbs tend downward toward the Earth, and reſpect their proper Herbs procreated by them. This Foundation being known, known alſo will be the Conſtellations and Compoſition of Celeſtial and Terrestial Herbs, Viz. This is the Star of Roſemary, Wormwood, &c. and hath the Vertues of them. Alſo in Terrene Herbs this will be obſerved, that as many Colours of Flowers, ſo many Vertues of Herbs. Nothing is placed in the Family of Plants either unadviſedly or in vain, but in a rare manner, from their ſeaſonable ordained Cauſes, are produced in exact number, time, and place. And as in things Mute the Geſture is inſtead of Speech; ^[147] and other Animals wanting ſpeech, ^[148] by the Motion of the body declare the Affects of their Senſe: So alſo God to every Plant hath inſited its diſcoverer, that the Genuine Vertues of Herbs latently abſcondited, ^[149] by their External Signatures, that is, ^[150] by the ſimilitude of their Form and Figure (as by Index's of their Office, Eſſence, and Latent Vertues) may be their Aſpect be known, diſcovered, and manifeſted: yea ſo, as in the manner aforeſaid, by their Signatures they Magically ſeem to ſpeak to us. For, as Men who in digging find a Treaſure, are wont to note the place by ſome certain Sign: So alſo GOD Himſelf hath ſignated very many things in Nature, which he hath not apparently manifeſted, by which only Signature we may, through diligent inquiſition find them out. We ſee Moſes not to be mindful of Gemms, and Mettals, created in the hidden Parts of the Earth, although in them the greateſt Arcanums of Nature are contained; but he only mentions thoſe which are Created obvious to the ſight of all. It pleaſed the Almighty abſconditely to Create Mettals in the loweſt place, that we might know, in them are inwardly hidden occult Vertues of Nature. By which Name in the Occult ſence of the Sacred Scriptues alſo, ^[151] the Spirit of GOD is prefigured by Mettals, and Gems, created in the inmost and ſecret parts of the Earth. But if this ſeem ſtrange, why God ſhould Create ſome Creatures openly, and abſcond other of his Creatures from ſight; I ſhall offer theſe following, diligently to be conſidered by the true ſearcher of Hermetick Medicine. Thoſe creatures which GOD Created in the Centre of the Earth, as Minerals and Mettals, (the Sapience of hidden things, viz. Of the Creature, or Nature) the moſt High made them for men only, as for the Spirit of Life, having its ſeat in the Centre of the Heart of Man, by conſerving and strengthening the Natural Balſom: ^[152] as Herbs exiſting in the ſuperficies of the Earth (a manifeſtation of Wiſdom, that is, of Nature or Creature) are appointed to conſerve and help the external Maſs of Mans Body, and likewiſe for all other living Creatures. For God hath placed the greateſt good in the moſt ſecret place, and the leſſer obvious to Sight. In the Centre he hath Created all Vertues collected together, which in the Superficies are diſperſt, and diffuſed: and which is wonderful, all Celeſtial Stars, which in Heaven are manifeſt in their Corporiety, in the Earth alſo with their Spirits lye occultly cloſed: And as the Celeſtial Sol by its ſpiritual heat Generates all things in a Terreſtial manner; ſo the Terreſtial Sol by its ſpiritual heat, creates, and regenerates all things ſpiritually. By the Celeſtial Sun, the Spirit of the LORD in Nature operates in all Naturally; In the Terreſtial Sun the ſame ſpirit effects all things, but ſpiritually. For the ſpirit operates by no other Medium then by the Sun, becauſe in the Sun only, and not elſewhere, he hath Corporally placed the Tabernacle of his Habitation. ^[153] Like as the Superiour Sun is in Operation twofold, viz. without all things corporally, and manifestly, and within all things occultly: ſo alſo is the other Sun biparted, ſometimes without all things manifeſt, and corporal, ſometimes within all things occult, and ſpiritually: And as the Supernal Sol is intrinſically ſpiritual in all things, ^[154] and the Natural heat of all; So the Terrene Sol is internally the ſpiritual Native heat in all things, the Balſome, Light, and Oyl of all things. It is called the Spirit of Life latent in all things: This by its own proper and genuine name, is called Sulphur of Nature in all. If we derogate not from the Faith of the most Ancient Philoſophers and Cabaliſts, (whoſe Study was to aſcend from the Signes to the Signated, from the Creatures to the Creator, and by the Angels to God, and with him be conjoyned, and ſo according to Pythagoras, Deified) who told to us the truth; Viz. That Superiours are in Inferiours, and all Inferiours are in Superiours; yet, not that they are ſo in themſelves, but according to the Nature, and manner of Superiours. For as a whole Tree compriſed in its Kernel, Aſtrally is a Tree, ſo the explicite ſenſible World is in GOD dealiter complicite. Which HERMES ter Maximus, a King adorned with a Triple Diadem, (or from a certain right of Antiquity) Father of all Philoſophers, hath confirmed by an indubitate and most plentiful manifeſtation^[155] of truth, at the beginning of his moſt famous Table of Emralds, which before all Gems of the whole Ʋniverſe may deſervedly be prefer'd: ſaying, whatſoever are below, are alſo above, only in a more noble and perfect manner. In the Angelical, and Intellectual World the ſame Eſſences are, as are in this viſible Machine, but Spiritually, and Inviſibly: In the Supreame Divine [〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉], Increate, Inſinite, Incomprehenſible, Archetype World, ^[156] both Angels and the World are One, and together, in a moſt perfect Divine manner. Therefore things here below manifeſt what are above, Corporals declare Intellectuals; by the Natures and Properties of Inferiours and Terreſtrials, ^[157] we aſcend into the Natures and Properties of Superiours ^[158] and Celeſtials; for indeed, theſe Inferiour, External things, are both Viſible exemplary Notes of Superiours, ^[159] and Symbols of Internal Inviſible things, by which we are led from ſeductory Temporals, to what are ſempeternal and Spiritually excellent. Every Creature, and this ample Machine of the World, ^[160] in which the Inviſible Creator exhibits himſelf to us, to be ſeen, heard, taſted, ſmelt, and handled, is nothing elſe, but the ſhadow of GOD, and figure of Internal Paradiſe, ^[161] Viz. That Aſpect with which Creatures clearly ſee, and underſtand, the Back-parts and Effects of the Creator, by the knowledge whereof, the Creator is known to be the Artificer, and Firſt Cauſe, acting all things: For every Creature is Created, that it may be a Teſtimony to the Word of the Creator, by which it was made: And whoſo ſeparates the knowledg of all things from their Maker, he only hath the ſhadow of Ʋniverſal things. But becauſe all things of the Archetype, ^[162] which in this Viſible World corporeally appear, are contained in an Inviſible and Spiritual manner; and becauſe all things from within, flow into the Compound, and nothing is taken from without, the Light of Nature by Aſcending and Deſcending, entring in, and paſſing out, is proved to manifeſt it ſelf. There are numbred Three Worlds, and theſe three are one Ʋniverſe, whilſt one World is with in another, Viz. GOD, Angels, and the Viſible Machine. Every Inferior is governed by the Superiour, and receives the influx of its Vertues, ſo as the Archetype it ſelf, and ſupream Maker of all things, by Angels, Heavens, Stars, Elements, Animals, Plants, Metals, and Stones, infuſes the Vertues of his Divine Omnipotency upon us, for the ſervice of whom, all theſe things were by him made, and Created. Man is ſaid to enter, or aſcend, when by Jacobs Ladder, he is lifted up from the loweſt to the higheſt; aſcending from Senſibles to Intellectuals, from Creatures to the Creator himſelf. The Cabaliſts of the Hebrews ſay, there are Fifty Gates of Intelligencies; they are degrees or limits of all things gathered from the Firſt Chapter of Geneſis, by which, as by Symbols, or Notes, we are led to the knowledge of all things Viſible, and Inviſible. But a man is ſaid to go out, or deſcend, when he turnes from GOD to the Creatures, from Intellectuals to external Formes, from the Centre to the Circumference. As for Example with my ſenſual Eye, I behold this Kernel of an Apple, but leaving the Corporiety, I turn my ſelf from the External Form, to the Internal Inviſible Seed, and with the Eye of my Mind I contemplate the whole Tree, with the Root, Trunck, Bowes Sprigs, Leaves, Flowers, and Fruit, compriſed in One, and in due time manifeſted to have received its proper Body; but this Seed takes nothing of thoſe Corporals from without, but of it ſelf from its own Penetrales ſends forth all of them gradually. When therefore the Aſtrum, or ſeed of this kind, is the Image or ſhadow of the Angelick Subſtance, and it comprehends in its inmoſt parts, the whole Corporeal Mole of the Tree, without quantity, and quality, &c. Certainly, One Angel will compriſe the Seeds of all things Spiritually in themſelves, much more eaſily, excellently, higher, and better then Nature; for by how much the more ſimple, by ſo much the more perfect, abſolute, and powerfull; and whatſoever an Inſeriour power can do, the ſame can a Superiour Power perform, and much more excellently and efficaciouſly. An Angel therefore giving to Man Bread, Wine, Fruit, and other things, that grow out of the Earth, he takes nothing at all from without himſelf, but from within, of his own Penetrales, becauſe he is the perfect Image of GOD, he produces and encreaſes when he will, and as oft as he will, without diminution or decreaſe: for an Angel bears all things about himſelf, and hath them in a Spiritual and Angelical manner; ^[163] yea he comprehends in himſelf the whole Machine of the World, and is all Inferiour things: And whatſoever Nature, and Art, by Nature, can do, that alſo the Spirit, or Angel conſtituted, and elevated above Nature, and Art, can much better, and more ſpedily perform. Who ſo with his Intellect and perfect ſight of the mind, doth diligently conſider this Centrale, or Circular Philoſophy, it will not be difficult for him to believe, that an Angel, either can include the whole great Celeſtial Firmament in Camaaea, or the whole World in his Fiſt. Since that the Angel is the perfect and abſolute Image of GOD, and in his own Abyſs compriſeth, hath and poſſeſſeth all things, it cannot be denied that he is the Firſt, and Supream Cauſe, exiſting of himſelf, Independant, and complicates with himſelf all things Inviſibly, and Spiritually, in his own Abyſs: yea, all things are in the Fountain of Ʋnity most ſimply. For all Created Beings are produced from him, who is All in All, Viz. the Firſt and the Laſt, Cauſe of all things: not from prejacent Matter, nor from any other doth he take any thing, nor without himſelf receives ought whatſoever. For, as is above ſaid, whatſoever an Inferiour power can do, and have, the ſame can a Superiour power do, and have, but much more excellently, and efficaciouſly, yea Superexcellently.

There is no comparing of the Finite with the Infinite, ^[164] of the Creator with the Creature. GOD is the Centre and Circle of himſelf, inhabiting in himſelf; that is, in the Abyſs of Inſinitude (the Hebrews call it Enſuph, incomprehenſible Infinity) where to all Eternity no Place, no Beginning, or End, can be found out, or thought of. Nor was, or is he made by any other, nor by himſelf; for by another He could not be made, becauſe none was before him, otherwiſe he could not be the Firſt Cauſe: alſo himſelf he made not, for from Nothing, Nothing is produced; alwayes therefore he is [〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉](and this is an Eſſencial [〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉], Ineffable Name, by reaſon of his dreadful Majesty, and Incomprehenſibility [Schemhamphoras], the Name of GOD is called Great, and Terrible, which is above every Name) that is, without a former Cauſe, without Time, Place, or End; receiving nothing from another, but in Himſelf having all things ſufficient, ^[165] deficient in no one thing, and in all his Lovers effecting an eſſential Conformity to Himſelf, that they alſo without them want nothing, but poſſeſs all things within them in his Countrey, and this is the Kingdom of GOD in Believers, who dwell in GOD, and GOD in them to all Eternity. ^[166] Therefore JESUS CHRIST, the Word, and Son of GOD the Father, and the Deifying Wiſdom, the true Maſter, was made a Man like unto Ʋs, that he might make us Sons of GOD, as he himſelf is, who is Bleſſed for evermore.

GOD therefore is the Ʋnbegotten Lord of All, ^[167] the Beginning, Middle, and End of Ʋniverſalls, wholly without any neceſſity of Nature, in his own Will moſt free, and from his meere Goodneſs, for his infinite Glory, made all things from his own Boſome, or from the moſt profound conceiving, and receſs of the Divinity, (Hermes ſaith, from the Bowels of Darkneſs) by his Word; Firſt, he produced Light, that is, Angellical Substances; ſaying, Fiat Lux: from the Light proceeded the Angellick Stars; from the Stars Bodyes, or this viſible Machine of the World, compacted of Four Elements, and ſo all things are in All in their own manner; and one abides in another; as the Seed in the Tree, and the Tree in the Seed, theſe two, although deſtinct, yet are One. All Bodys, or Viſible Elements, ^[168] are in the Inviſible Stars, or Spiritual Elements, and Stars are in Bodys: the Stars are in Angels, and the Angels are in the Stars: Angels are in GOD, and GOD in the Angels: yet alwayes ſo, as the Superiour it ſelf may be without the Inſeriour, but not on the contrary. For the viſible World, or no Corporeals can conſiſt without the preſence of the Stars; no Stars have Being without Eſſences of Angels be preſent; Angels cannot ſubſiſt without the uncreate GOD, on whom all theſe have Dependance. GOD being known, Angels are known, ^[169] for they are the perfect and abſolute Image of GOD: Angels being known, known alſo are the Stars; from the Knowledge of the Stars, all Created things, and this Viſible World, are Manifeſt: This Viſible World being known, at length Man, the Microcoſmick Son of the World, comes to be known; for ſuch as is the Son, ſuch is the Father through all things; as from Viſibles we underſtand ſuch as are Inviſible. All things from within flow to Inferiours, and Externalls: ^[170] For on GOD depend the Angellick Subſtances; on Angels the Stars have dependance, that is, the inviſible Vertues of things; and on the Stars depend viſible Forms, that is, Bodyes. therefore as in GOD all are Divinely, ^[171] and in Angels Angellically; ſo in the World all things are Corporally; or Mundanely. As the Light ſhineth in Darkneſs, ſo the Superiour in the Inferiour manifeſts its Brightneſs: on the other hand; Whatſoever is in the Viſible World ſenſibly, the ſame is in Elements, and Stars Aſtrally, that is, Spiritually: and whatſoever is in the Stars aſtrally, the ſame is in Angels Angelically; what is Angelically in Angels, the ſame is in GOD Divinely. By this Chain, or Golden twiſt, in a Divine manner let down upon our frailty on Earth, our Mind, or Intellectual Soul, by Divine aſſiſtance, through the order of Creatures, from the lowest to the middle, and through theſe aſcends, and is lifted up to GOD himſelf, the only Chief and Supream Good, to which, as to the deſired End, all Creatures with ſtrong endeavour and vehement earneſtneſs aime to come. ^[172] The whole Machine of the World in GOD, is nothing elſe but GOD, and in Angels is an Angel, in Stars a Star, in the Seed the whole Tree is latent, viz. Root, Trunk, Bowes, Leaves, and Fruit; from a Barly Corne proceeds Root, Reed, Spike, other Granes, and Chaff: Alſo theſe proceed from the Seed, becauſe in it they were all latently compriſed. In like manner the whole Machine of the World in the Angel is Angelically latent, but in GOD Divinely. ^[173] The Seed is a Tree Complicate, the Tree is a Seed unfolded and explicated: An Angel is a Star Complicate, Stars are an Angel unfolded. Ʋnity is a Complicate Number, Number is an unfolded Ʋnity, GOD is, in whom, or in the Archetype, the World is Complicate in a Divine manner: The world (as I may ſay) is GOD unfolded. For the moſt excellent GOD containing in himſelf all Light, by the Rayes of his Majeſty, that is, by his begotten Son, he created Angelical Light, and imparted to them all things, by the Angels this Light flows into the four viſible Elements, or Stars; from the Four viſible Elements, or Stars, it is inſtill'd into Corporieties, the viſible effects whereof in production of fruits we ſenſibly behold. In the Microcoſme alſo it is manifeſt in like manner, that Inferiours are in their Superiours, the laſt in the firſt, and again the former likewiſe in the former, and another in another, even to the higheſt. For the Five Senſes are in the Imagination, the Imagination is in Reaſon, Reaſon is in the Mind, the Mind is in GOD, GOD is in none, but himſelf, for he is the Seat and Habitation of himſelf, becauſe he is all things, ^[174] and is from himſelf, and by himſelf, from whom, as from a moſtplentiful and everlaſting Fountain of Ʋnity, all things flow; therefore all things derived from the Cheif Good, ought to be returned unto GOD, as to the proper Original from whence they proceeded. But ſince theſe things appertain not to this place, and there are very few, who in their weak Cottages, and narrow bounds, can comprehend ſo great Riches, and inexhaſtible Treaſures, and a further manifeſtation hereof ought not to be ſo vulgarly communicated; I will pleaſe my Genious with the quiet ſilence of Harpocrates: Difficultly are theſe things comprehended by thoſe, who have not drunk of the Cabaliſtical bottomeleſs Fountaines, ^[175] and who have known no other then that ſhado[•]y, Animal, and Mundane Sapience, which to the Celestical is plainly fooliſhneſs. But to return to that from whence I am digreſſed. It is exceeding neceſſary in the Republick of Medicine, ^[176] that this Divine ſtudy of Signatures (which ſome Herbariſts indeed mention, but they leave it to others to be learned and proved) ſhould more and more be manifeſted. Paracelſus not without a ſollid cauſe judges him unworthy of the Title of a Phyſitian, who from the Signated Sign, that is, with Chyromancy, and Phyſiognomy, prepares not his Medicine; whilst by reaſon of the Admirable, Eſsential, and Harmonious Anatomy of the Greater and Leſſer World, ^[177] the Obſervers of Ancient Medicine, (without danger of the life of the Sick) neither can, nor ought to be without the Science. ^[178] For every diſeaſe (as we have diſcourſed thereabout before in the Preface of our former Book) and its Medicine, are of one Phyſiognomony, Chyromancy and Anatomy. And he, who wants the underſtanding of this Foundation, and is deſtitute of the knowledge of the Philoſophick and Medicinal Alphabet, cannot be anexperienced Phyſitian. For the Characters of Nature, and theſe Natural Signatures, which from the Creation, not with Inke, but with the very ſinger of GOD, are imprinted in all Creatures (indeed every creature is a Book of GOD) are the better part of true Literature, by which all occult things are read and underſtood, the four Qualities being of leſs value, ſerving only as the external Rindes of internal Vertues. For the inviſible and internal things are alwayes more noble, more excellent, and more powerful, then viſible externals, which are leſs perfect & more impure then their internals. So the Houſe with external things is built for the Inhabiter; but the Inhabitant is more noble then all the Wood and Stones, and the whole Edifice, ^[179] becauſe he is a living and a rational Creature: Without Phyſiognomony, and Chyromancy, (by the ſervice of which not only the whole Man, whoſe Interiours by ſome External Indication are diſcovered, but alſo Specificks, and occult Vertues of all things, yea even all the Secrets of Nature, are manifeſted,) ſearcely any Arcanum of Medicine can be obtained, which may ſuſtain the tryal of Experience. For the Creatures are Inſtructors to the Phyſitian created by GOD.

Our firſt Father Adam, in the ſtate of Innocency, from prediſtinated Art, that is, from Art ſignated, had abſolute knowledge of Natural things, and to every thing he gave a proper Name, thereby alſo expreſſing its internal Nature: for GOD, by the breathing of his Divine Spirit, taught that onely one Man the Vertues and Nature of all things.

There may be ſome who hereafter may judge theſe Labours of ours Imperfect: Thoſe, for the Publick profit of all Students in Medicine, I would moſt lovingly entreat, that better then theſe, and in more commodious order, they ſhould communicate to Poſterity. With as much Ingenuity, Study, and Induſtry, with as much labour, and care, and alſo with the beſt of my Judgment, I have endeavoured aptly to compile this. Therefore Courteous and Candid Reader, becauſe there hath not wanted a good will, though poſſibility of a more exquiſite compleating this neceſſary Work, (in great things it is enough only to will, nor can every thing at all times be done) this my enterpriſed Study of Signatures, receive in good part, and enjoy this our Tyrocinium, until GOD ſhall ſtir up any one, who aſſisted by his infinite Goodneſs, may ſet his helping hand to the further encreaſe of this moſt laudable and plainly neceſſary Study. AMEN.

OF SIGNATURES OF PLANTS Repreſenting Humane Members.

Of the Head.

1. POPPY with a Crown repreſents the Head and Brain; therefore a decoction thereof, in many affects of the Head, is profitably exhibited.

2. Walnuts have an entire Signature of the Head; the exteriour Rinde, or herby encompaſsment, of the Pericranium: Wherefore Salt of the Rindes, for wounds of the Pericranium, is a ſingular Remedy.

The interiour hard Rinde, or wooddy ſhell, of the Cranium.

The thin skin encompaſſing the Kernel, of the skin and membranes of the Brain.

The Kernel hath the figure of the Brain it ſelf; therefore it is alſo helpful to the Brain, and abates the force of Venoms. For if the Kernel beaten, be moyſtned with the Quinteſſence of Wine, and applyed to the Crown of the Head, it comforts the Brain and Head powerfully.

3. The little Leaf of the flower Peony, before it is blown, hath the Signature, and a certain Analogy with the Sutures of the Head, alſo with the ſmall Veins encompaſſing the Brain: The Flowers when blown, repreſent the external skin of the Cranium; and in like manner afterward, the ſeeds ſhooting out like lightning, expel the Epilepſie, or Syderate Diſeaſe.

4. Agarick, is an excreſcency of the Larix Tree, like to a Muſhrum, and it purges the Head.

5. Scylla, which is commended in the Epilepſie.

Of the Haires.

1. The Down that grows upon Quince-Apples hath ſome reſemblance of the Hairs of the Head: therefore a decoction thereof, in reſtoring hairs fallen off in Lues Venerea, is moſt efficatious.

2. Long Moſs that grows upon Trees, is like unto Hairs; therefore its decoction is in like manner commended for Hairs fallen off.

3. There is a certain Herb that growes in Mooriſh places, its form is wholly like long Hairs, it floats in waters, and may be known by its ſmall white Flower; of which a Decoction is very beneficial (as alſo of the former being outwardly adhibited) in reſtoring Hairs fallen.

4. Mayden-Hair, Trichomanes, and Polytrichon of Apulia, are alſo Capillare Herbs, which by their riſing tuſts, and ſmall ſtrings, expreſs the likeneſs of Hairs: theſe cauſe Hairs to grow thick, criſped and comely.

5. Thiapſia, having a Leaſe like Fennel, or hairy. Avicen ſaith, the like cannot be had, in yielding relief in Alopecia.

Of the Ears.

1. Leaves of Colts-foot have the Signature: therefore of the Flowers thereof Conſerves are prepared, which eaten, comfort the hearing and memory very much.

2. Here it is to be noted, That Perewinckles, which have the [〈…〉] long Ears, being boyled in Water, and Salt, and ſcumm'd, and afterw[•] [〈…〉] ed and macerated in Oyl of Amber, and then diſtill'd, thence is drawn a moſt excellent Oyl for recovering loſt hearing. It is a creeping thing of moſt accute Senſe.

Of the Eyes.

1. The black Seed of the Herb Paris, or of Aconitum, have the Signature of the Ball of the Eye; therefore the Oyl thereof Chymically drawn or expreſt, is a moſt efficacious Medicament for all Affects of the Eyes. By ſome it is called Anima Oculorum.

2. The Flower of Eye-bright hath the Anatomy of all Vices of the Eyes; therefore it wonderfully helps the Diſeaſes of the Eyes.

3. Camomile, ^[180] Caltha, Hawkweed, (with which the Hawk diſcuſſes the dimneſs of his ſight) Argemone, Anemone, Scabious, Flower of Attick Star-wort: All theſe by reaſon of their Signature help the Eyes.

4. Flower of Wild Tanſey repreſents the ball of the Eye; diſtil'd waters thereof is a ſingular Ophthalmick.

5. The Stone commonly called Beloculus, becauſe (it being white) in the middle thereof is the likeneſs of the Ball of the Eye, whence it takes its name; this wornupon the hand wriſts, or held in the hand, is ſaid to clarifie the ſight.

Of the Neſe.

The Leaf of Water-Mentaſtrum, hath the form of the Noſe; it is that Herb, which hath cloſe rough leaves, and bares a reddiſh Flower inclining to white. Its extract is a ſpecifick in loſt ſmell.

Of the Gumms.

The leſſer Houſeleek adhereing to Walls, hath the Signature of the Gumms; therefore its expreſt juice in the Scurvy, or ſore mouth, is very much commended.

Of the Teeth

1. In Henbane the receptacles, or the Husks of the Seed, have the Figure of the Jaw, wherein the Teeth are ſet; therefore the Oyl thereof, or liquor expreſt per ſe, or a Decoction of the Root with the Herb Arſemart, made in Vinegar, by waſhing the Teeth hot therewith, wonderfully abates odours of the Teeth.

2. Kernels of Punick Apples repreſent the Teeth; for vices of the Gumms, and to faſten the Teeth, the decoction thereof is very profitable.

3. Pine Kernells admirably repreſent the fore-Teeth; therefore Leaves of the Pine boyled with Vinegar, aſſwage dolours of the Teeth.

4. The Herb Dentaria, the Root of which by a wonderful Artifice of Nature, is made like Scales joyned one within another.

Of the Throat.

1. ^[181] Pyrole, we uſe it in Gargariſmes.

2. Horſe-tongue.

3. Cervicaria.

Of the Liver.

1. Liverwort, Lichen.

2. The Muſhrum of the Beech and Oake, theſe have a peculiar Signature of the Blood operating in the Liver: Whereby the powder of either of theſe ſtops the Blood breaking out at the Noſtrills, and wounds, almoſt to a Miracle, being ſprinkled upon the Wound, or put into the Noſtrils.

3. The Herb Jecoraria adhereing to Walls of Fountains, which againſt Affects, and the Scirrhus of the Liver, is a peculiar Remedy.

4. Pears have ſome reſemblance of the Liver, therefore they alſo are helpful in diſtempers of the Liver.

Of the Heart.

1. The Fruit of the Citron Tree repreſents the Heart.

2. Two Roots of Anthora have the effigies of a ſmall Heart.

3. Wood-ſorrel, in the top of its tender ſtalk, brings forth Leaves in the form of the Heart.

4. Meliſſophyllon bares Leaves like the Heart.

5. Cardiaea, or Molucca, in their Leaves have like reſemblance.

6. Nard, Myrobalanes, and Quince Apples.

All theſe are admirable beneficial to the Heart.

Of the Lungs.

1. Lungwort cleaving both to Stones and Trees.

2. There are certain ſpecies of Lungwort, which have dark white ſpots in them, like the ſpots of the Lungs; therefore a Decoction of all in various Effects of the Lights, is very conducible in reſtoring them to their priſtine State.

Of the Paps.

The Eyes of a Peacocks-Taile have the Form of the Breaſts and Paps: theſe therefore drunk help the evil affected Paps of Women.

Of the Gall.

The green Herby encompaſſment of the Wall-nut, if the juyce be expreſt green, it is like the juyce of the Gall, both in Colour and Taſte, and is very conducible in purging the Gall.

Of the Spleen.

1. The true Scolopendrium, ^[182] Aſplenum, and Cetrach.

2. Harts-tongue, and the vulgar Phyllitis.

3. The Lupine by its Effigies demonſtrates the Spleen: a decoction thereof profits the Spleen, when affected.

Of the Ventricle.

1. The Leaves of Sowbread only, for the Root is Profitable to reduce Paralytick Members.

2. Ginger.

3. Galangal, it is an external Ventricle, by which it helps the internal.

Of the Navel.

Venus-Navel, or Peniworth, bears a round concave Leaf, ſmooth, femenine, imitating the Navel, thick, carnoſe, and juycy: Dioſcorides affirms, it excites Amorous Affections; Phyſitians ſay, the Navel is the ſeat of Luxury.

Of the Inteſtines.

1. Calamus Aromaticus.

2. Caſſia Fiſtula.

Of the Bladder.

1. Alkekengy, Halicacab, Veſicaria, bearing the likeneſs of Human Bladders, within is a Kernel encluded, the uſe of which is famous in provoking Urine, and expelling the Stone.

2. The creeping Veſicaria, the Bladder-nut-tree.

3. Colutea.

4. Night-ſhade.

Of the Privities.

1. Aron is almoſt the eſſigies of the Genitals, it demonſtrates the whole Inſtrument of Generation.

2. Some think Satyrion Erithroneum, or the true Satyrion of Paracelſus, to be Aron, or all the ſpecies of Dragon-wort, which have the whole Signature of the Secret parts, and after Maturation, the Herbs lye upon the Earth crooked like a Serpent.

2. Beans have alſo the intire Anatomy of the Privities, and glande of the Yard; therefore condemned by Pythagoras: the flower of them from the propriety of its ſimilitude is wont to be adhibited in Inflammations of the Naturals.

3. Succory reſembles the Yard; the Decoction thereof both inwardly and outwardly exhibited, is of ſingular uſe for ſuch as are debilitated by Inchantment.

4. The hallow ſtalk of Hawkweed, a draught of the Decoction thereof made with common water, daily drunk hot, is a Specifick in purulent inflammation of the Yard.

5. In the Vetch, and eſpecially in the Lupine, the Form of the Yard appears.

6. The Fruit of the Pine repreſents the ſame; therefore its Kernels, and Piſtach-nuts eaten, ſtir up the Venereal Faculty.

7. The Acorn hath the perfect repreſentation of the top of the Yard, which the Preputium covers.

Of the Stones or Genitalls.

1. Of the Scallion kind, all the Species of Orchas, from their ſimilitude of the Teſticles, are exciters of the Venerial Faculty, where it is defective: one is diſſolved in the Liquor of another, the Superiour is greater, and fuller, and is powerful in provoking Copulation; the Interiour is ſofter, and withered, inhibiting the Procreative Faculty. Nature induſtrious in the Generation of Mankind, by this repreſentation ſignifies, that theſe are powerful in Venerial Vertues, Conception, and Off-ſpring; as they alſo have the odour of the Seed. So the Eſſence of Satyrion in reſtoring extinct virility in Men is moſt Eſſicacious; Indeed, theſe do ſo exactly reſe[•]ble the Teſticles of Men, and Luxurious Animalls, that whoſoever ſees them, muſt needs confeſs he knows them.

2. Tragorchis, Goat-Stones, it ſmells after the manner, as is the ſmell of Goats, and its bearded hairineſs reſembles the Goats-beard; of all Scallions the moſt powerfull, as the Goat of Animalls is moſt Luxurious.

3. ^[183] Satyrion Erythronium, that is, red Satyrion, the exteriour Rinde of the Root is pleaſingly red, but within it is white: it as powerfully excites Luſt as the Scincus, being only held in the Hand, and more if drunk in Wine, as Dioſcorides, and after him Lobelius, teſtifie.

4. The greater Dragon-wort, having a round headed-root, like to the Teſticle, being taken in Wine, excites Venus.

5. Porrum is ſo like to the external skin of the Cods, that it is become a Proverb: this alſo excites the Venereal Faculty.

6. Flowers of Cycoſorchis invite Men to Pleaſure, and Laſciviouſneſs, inciting, provoking, and encreaſing Venery.

7. Boletus of the Hart hath the Signature of the Secrets: therefore it not only comforts, being inwardly given, but is alſo very commodiouſly Externally applyed in effects of the Teſticles.

8. Phallus, by Adrian Junius in a peculiar writing of his, is commended for the ſame uſe.

9. Grape-stones have the Signature of the Genitalls of either Sex: Therefore the Ancients not without cauſe, ſaid; Without Bacchus, Venus waxeth Cold.

Of the Matrix and Womb.

1. Round Aristolochy, that which is true, exactly imitates the Form of a Womans-Womb; and it admirably helps Women in Child-bed.

2. Peaſe.

3. The Interior green Rind of the Beech, hath the Signature of the Matrix, with Sanguineus Veins; therefore a Decoction thereof purges the Matrix.

4. Savine hath the Signature of the Veins of the Matrix: and is therefore powerful in diſſolving the Tartar in Womens Veins.

5. The Pomgranate, or Punick Apple, is ſmooth, and covered with a Membrane, which is called Malicorium, the Rinde gapes in the Sun, and is opened with every moſt light force of Air; ſo it is with the Matrix, when the time of the Birth is near.

6. Sowbread, by the round encompaſſment of the Root, moſt accurately demonſtrates the Effigies of the Matrix: Theopraſtus ſaith, this Scallion is very forcible in exciting amorous Affections.

7. Leontopetalon, whoſe Root by its hairy and ſoft down, doth exactly reſemble the Feminine Secret: this Diaſcorides ſaith, being hung about the Neck, incites amorous Paſſions.

8. Mace hath alſo the Signature of the Matrix, for Mace includes (it is the Signature of the Child in the Womb) the Nutmeg, as the Womb includes the Young.

Of the Reins

Purcelane hath the Signature of the Reins.

Of the Secundine.

Nymphea repreſents this; Therefore is beneficial in expelling the afterburthen.

Of the Back-bone.

1. Horſe-tayl.

2. The Female Fearnbrake: therefore its Decoction (in the Sciatica, and dolours of the Back), and fomentation with Wine, and Water, uſed many dayes together, by its Signature is a moſt powerful Remedy: for it not obſcurely repreſents the effigies of the back.

Of the Shin and Bones.

1. Gratia Dei, or Storks-bill, hath the Signature of the Shin-bones: the powder of which, is ſingular in broken-bones.

2. Oſſiſana, or the Gravelly-ſtone, which is found near Spira, and Darmſtadium, is miraculous in conglutinating broken bones, and this by reaſon of its Magical Signature.

Of the Nerves, and Veins.

1. Plantane hath their intire Signature, yea, the Chyromantick Figure both of the Hands, and Feet; as the Hands of Herbs are the Leaves.

2. Savine hath alſo the Signature of the Veins.

Of the Pores of the Skin.

The porous Leaves of St. Johns-wort have their Signature: theſe remove all obſtructions of the Pores, and expel Sweat.

Of the Hands.

1. Palma Chriſti.

2. Fig-leaves; theſe therefore in dolours of the joynts yield relief.

SIGNATƲRES of DISEASES.

Of the Apoplexy.

1. LIllies of the Valley, the Flower hath the Signature of a Drop, becauſe it hangs like a Drop; it in this Diſeaſe is therefore of great uſe.

2. The Stone of the Carp-Fiſh, exiſting above the Eyes, is commended in that Apoplexy, which invades the Patient with commotion and contraction of the Muſcles above the Eyes.

Of the Stone.

All things which expel the Stone in the humane Body, are Magically ſignated from the ſimilitude, and by their reſemblances ſignifie the Diſeaſe.

1. The Cryſtal, Flint, Citrine Stone, Judaick, and Stone of the Lynx: the Ʋrine of the Lynx coagulates into a Stone, therefore its Ʋrine is exceeding profitable to expel Gravel in the Bladder.

2. The Stone of the Microcoſm.

3. Roots of Saxifrage.

4. Grummel, or Millium Solis, hath the reſemblance of the Stone, being bright and round, like Pearles, with a ſtony hardneſs; which with other like Stony Seeds, is of excellent uſe for diminiſhing the Stone.

5. The Fruit and Husk of Reſtharrow.

6. Jobs-teares, in effectual diſſolving the Stone, can never ſufficiently be commended.

7. Fruit of Alkakengy.

8. Kernels of Cherrys, Peaches, and Medlers.

9. Fruits of Red-Roſes; alſo very many others, which grow in Heathy places, which are red in colour, and ripen in Autumn.

10. Onions have alſo the Signature of the Stone.

Of the Cancer.

1. Dactyletus, which being drunk cures the Cancer, according to Paracelſus: ſome think it to be the Forreign Hermodactyl of the Shops, with a round Root, contracting it ſelf into a Gentre, after the manner as a Cancer is wont to do.

2. Lunaria, which hath the Signature of the Cancer: with this Carrichter affirmed he cured all Cancers of the Breaſts.

3. Ros Solis, or Rorella.

Of the Chelick.

There is a Caterpiller breeds in Corn, which repreſents the Inteſtines; therefore a Decoction thereof is ſingular in the Cholick.

An Eale is alſo good in the Cholick.

Of Skarrs.

1. Olives.

2. The Elme.

3. All Trees bearing Roſin, which have cloven Barkes, by moſt certain experience are found exceeding profitable for all Skarrs and Wounds.

Of the Dyſentery.

1. Root of the Clay coloured water Acorum digged up in May, is a ſingular Amulet, being hung about the Neck, as low as the Region of the Ventricle: for it hath the colour and Signature of Excrements.

2. Alſo Elder-berries in this caſe yield Relief.

Of Eryſipela.

1. Seed of Sower Sorrel, which alwayes hath a fleſhy colour, not plainly red: its Decoction drunk is moſt efficacious.

2. Colchothar of Vitriol ſtrongly calcined, being externally applyed firſt diſſolved in Plantane Water, is of admirable uſe.

3. Acorum of the Fens, worne for an Amulet.

Of Epilepſie.

1. Miſſelto of the Oak with its own Glew ripens the Diſeaſe.

2. Circulary, and blackiſh Granes of Peony, eſpecially thoſe that firſt iſſue out and ripen (becauſe thoſe that are ripe ſpontaneouſly fall from the Heads) expel the Diſeaſe.

3. In the Epilepſie, the Croſs or ſmall Bone, where the junctures meet in the Craniums of Epilepticks, as ſome will, but others, of thoſe that are ſtrangled, is a moſt excellent Remedy: becauſe in the Epileptick Fit, the Patient labouring therewith is almoſt ſtrangled, and the Spirit of Life included, ſeeking paſſage out, is ſuffocated; then from the junctures of the Head it is neceſſary this vehemency be ſeparated. It is given in the beginning of the Fit, under the exaltation of the Moon.

4. A Sparrow in the falling-Sicknes is commended by Paracelſus.

Of Excreſcence.

Agarick, and other Excreſcence of Trees, which grow out upon Bowes, and Leaves, againſt the order of Nature, theſe mitigate and remove preternatural Excreſcencies of Humane Bodies.

Small Pox or Meaſles.

1. Rape Seed.

2. Lentills; therefore a Decoction of them is very beneficial.

Sores of the Fundament.

Scrofularia the greater, and leſſer, have the intire Signature; ſo a Decoction thereof in exterminating Sores or Piles of the Fundament is internally taken with good ſucceſs; alſo an Amulet made of either Scroſularia, and hung about the Neck to the Orifice of the Stomach, is exceeding beneficial.

Of the Fistula.

Water Bulruſhes have the Signature: therefore a Salt from them Artificially extracted, may very profitably, both inwardly, and outwardly, be taken and applyed.

The Herb Rapunculus having a blew Flower, hath the ſame Signature and Vertue.

Of the Child in the Womb.

The Stone Aetites, otherwiſe called the Stone with Child, becauſe in ſhakeing it is found to rattle, having another Stone within it; ſo it hath reſemblance to the Woman with Child, and alſo to the Child in the Womb: this being tied to the left Arm of the pregnant Woman till the hour of the Birth, and then applyed to the Left thigh, happily facilitates the Labour, and accelerates the Birth without danger: after the Birth, it muſt immediately be removed, leſt the Womb it ſelf follow.

Of the Young growing to the Womb.

Granes of the Flowers of Tilia help by ſimilitude, they grow to the middle of the Leafe upon a ſmall ſtalke. Five or ſix of theſe Granes muſt be given at one time to the Woman, whoſe Child cleaves to the Womb. They are gathered about the Feaſt of St. John Baptist, and the exterior Rind is caſt away.

Of Faſcination.

All Herbs growing in clefts of Stones, or through the holes of any kind of Stone, yeild relief.

Of Burſting and Rupture.

1. Root of Aron.

2. Perfoliata.

3. Hernidria.

4. Root of wilde Purcelane.

5. Aſh-Leaves alſo have the Signature; therefore the affected place being annointed with the Oyl diſtilled from the Wood thereof, is moſt efficaciouſly mitigated.

6. In Leaves of the Elme in the Moneth of May, certain little bladders are wont to break out, and grow to the Leaves, very full of Vulnerary Juice, which in Burſtings is very profitable.

7. Apples growing upon Oake leaves, are gathered in May, which ſuſpended in Glaſſes, and ſet in the Sun, are ſpontaneouſly reduced to a Liquor: this Liquor by annointing very much helps.

8. By Magick Signature, Animals which extend and contract themſelves are obſervable: So the Elephant extends and ret racts his Snout; therefore Spodium Calcined is here profitable.

9. In like manner the Tortoiſe contracts himſelf: the pouder thereof Calcined is alſo beneficial.

10. Hirudo Spinoſa alſo contracts it ſelf; therefore a water thereof diſtill'd, or burnt to Aſhes, hath in this Affect wonderful Vertues. Some have been cured only by annointing with Oyl of the ſame.

Of Haemorrhagia.

1. Red Sanders, the Decoction of which made with red Styptick Wine, admirably reſiſts the Haemorrhagia.

2. Root of Tormentil.

3. ^[184] Haematites, Coroneolus, eſpecially the Stone Sarda, and Coral, all which from their Anatomy ſtop the Flux of Blood, being included in the Hands.

4. The ſixth kind of Storks-bill is called Sanguinary, having a red Root, is powerful reſiſting all inordinate Fluxes of Blood, it is highly commended.

5. Calcanthum burnt, which obtains the colour of Blood, this to admiration reſtraines Blood breaking out from the Veins of the Brain, and from the Breaſt.

6. The Male Anagallis, with a Sanguineous Flower, being held in the Hands till it be hot, is reported, to be of ſo great power, as it hinders the flowing of Blood from a Vein that is cut.

Of the Hemrodes.

All hairy Plants, and ſoft downy Leaves of Herbs, which are covered with a Wool like Fleece, and are as it were hoary; in the moſt grievous Hemrodes, not abiding any hard touch, are, by their Sympathy therewith, very beneficial.

1. Leaves of Longwort, which are thick, and downy, arrayed as it were with a Robe of Cotton, therefore the Decoction thereof much helps.

2. Buddings of the Poplar Tree, macerated in Oyl Olive, and ſet for ſome time in the Sun, are in this caſe wonderful profitable: The Seed being of a Sanguineous colour, plainly repreſents the Poſteriors.

3. The Herb Hares-Foot, is alſo downy, and its Decoction profitable.

4. Scrofularia, which abounds with little hairy downy knobs.

5. The leſſer Aron, aſſwages Inflammations, and the Hemrodes.

6. Among the various diſtinctions of Longwort, there is one kind called Wolfes-taile, which, by reaſon of its ſoft downy haires, it imitates: its Decoction in this caſe is very profitable.

Of the Dropſie.

1. Root of Briony hath the Signature of Hidropic[•]l Feet, therefore its extract expells the Water.

2. Root of Michoacan.

3. Dentaria, or Anchlattum, hath the Signature of the Hydropick inflation of the Heart.

4. The Peth of an Elder ſtick, being preſſed, leaves the ſignes of the Impreſſion, the ſame we ſee in the feet of Hydropicks: therefore the juyce of the Tree, as alſo the diſtill'd Water of Muſhrums of the Elder Tree, are very beneficial.

5. Peach Apples have alſo the Signature: Therefore the Flowers, Leaves, and Kernells being dryed, and Pulveriſate, and all in due quantity exhibited, gently purge in the Dropſie, and other Tumors.

Of the Jaundies.

1. Selandine, Saffron, which two from the ſimilitude of a yellow Colour, yield relief. Alſo Root of Curcuma.

2. Centaury.

3. Lice and yellow Scarabes.

4. The interior yellow Skin of White thorne: Alſo the middle yellow Rind of Elder.

5. A living Tench put upon the Navel till it die, eſpecially in the inveterate Jaundies.

6. A yellow Stone, found in the Gall of an Oxe.

7. Root of Orchanet, red in Colour, and bitter in Taſte. A Decoction of theſe is very beneficial.

8. Bloſſomes of Roſemary peculiarly help. Doſe ʒ ſs.

Of Pimples.

1. The Rinde of Beech, interlaced with white ſpots, that it reſemble a Starling, removes all Spots and Pimples of the Face.

2. Elder Flowers, are alſo ſpotted: therefore a fomentation of the Flowers boyled in water, is here much commended.

Of the Leproſie.

1. Strawberries have the Signature: therefore the diſtill'd water of them abates the redneſs of the face in Leprous perſons, if drunk, and the Spots alſo annoynted therewith. Raymond Lully commends the uſe of Strawberries alſo macerated in Spirit of Wine very much, for allaying the violence of the Leprous Affect, in his Book of Quinteſſence.

2. Vipers, therefore the Fleſh of them prepared is given againſt the Leproſie with good ſucceſs.

Of Maw-wormes.

1. Vetches have the Signature of Maw-wormes, therefore a Decoction thereof is powerful in expelling Maw-wormes.

2. In the interiour cavity of Knobs of Eglantine, or the Dog-Roſe, are ſome times ſmall Wormes included, which reduced to powder, many happily uſe in expelling Wormes of the Inteſtines.

Of the red Menſtrues.

Red Motherwort, therefore the Herb is indued with moſt efficacious Vertues, in ſtopping and correcting ſuperfluous Menſes.

Waſted or Conſumed Members.

The Willow bares no Seed, but a twig of the ſame Tree cut off, only by the infixion into the Earth growes: therefore a Bath made of the Decoction of Willowes, is moſt excellent for decayed and weak Members.

Of Blemiſhes.

1. Garlick.

2. Arum, Ariſarum.

3. Dragon-wort.

4. Arſemart.

5. The leſſer Swallowort; all theſe are Plants Figured with Blemiſhes, therefore they remove the Blemiſhes of our Bodies.

Of Knots in the Fleſh.

Herb Mercury is knotted, therefore its Decoction with Mechoacan takes away the knots of the skin.

Of Prunella.

1. Salt Armoniack, therefore its Diſtill'd Liquor, with juyce of Sea-green, is an admirable Medicament for the ſore Throat: for it extracts the Tartary Sublimate Realgar, adhereing to the Throat, or Neck, and affecting the Tongue with blackneſs.

2. Flowers of Prunella, which repreſent the Form of the Throat, are very much commended in this Diſeaſe.

Prickings of the Sides.

1. Carduus Benedictus by its prickles beſpeaks the Cure of the Pluriſie, as alſo,

2. Carduus Mariae: the Diſtill'd Liquor, or Decoction of either very much helps.

3. Hippogloſs bares one leaf that is exceeding ſharpe, not without great admiration of the beholders, and rarity of Nature: which by the Experiment of thoſe of late times, hath been found exceeding powerful in removing prickings of the Sides.

4. In prickings in the Body, the Jaw-bone or Croſs of the Pike-Fiſh, beaten and given to drink, is an excellent Remedy.

5. Conſolida Regalis, of which 3. or 9. Flowers are commended.

Of Phantaſmes.

1. The Strings upon the Leaves of St. Johns-Wort have the Signature, which being porous, and gathered in due time and manner, expel all Phantaſmes and Phantaſtick Spirits from and without Man, without any Superſtition, which Spirit alſo compells the Spirit of Wormes into another Phant[•]ſie, that their Animal Spirit is conſtrained to flye before this Spirit.

The Greek name denotes, that, [〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉], above repreſentations, and Spectrums, it hath Dominion, it is alſo called Fuga Daemonum: therefore a fumigation made of the Seed thereof, as the moſt expert Philoſopher Lully ſaith, drives away all Demons from the propriety of the Body, or from the Houſe.

Portus Neapolitanus affirms, that Malignant Spirits aſſaulting, can neither endure the ſmell of it, nor abide it near them. For as the Celeſtial Sol, by its Light drives away all malignant Spirits, that rejoyce in Darkneſs: So St. Johns wort (among Solar Herbs accounted the chief) by Paracelſus dignified with the Name of the Terrestrial Sol, is found to be of like efficacy.

2. Rue, by reaſon of the ſigne of the Croſs impreſt on the Seed.

3. The Croſs growing upon the greater Juniper berries, which are equal in Magnitude with Fil[•]erd Nuts; ſuch in my Travels I have ſeen to grow in abundance in a Neapolitane Field, near the Shore of the Tyrrhene Sea: Experierce demonſtrates, that theſe are exceeding powerful againſt the aſſaults of Malignant Spirits.

4. Antirrhinum againſt Phantaſmes, and Incantatious, for the Seed is almoſt like a Skeliton, and it repreſents the Skull of a dead Man.

Of Panaricium.

Archangel, or the White Nettle hath the Signature: it therefore being bruiſed, and applyed, preſently kills it.

Of the Peſt.

1. A Toad Shell-Fiſh, and a Frog: therefore they are profitably applyed externally, for they powerfully extract the Venom.

Signes of future and preſent Peſt appear in the ſpotted Tongues of Frogs, and when they come together in Troops, mutually tear one another, they are wont to preſage great Mortality.

2. The Signature of the Blane, and Carbuncle is in the Saphir, in which is a peculiar Vertue of taking away Blanes, and Carbuncles, and of cauſing an Eſchara. In a Lizard the like force is in extracting the Eſchara.

3. Gamandrea with a round Apple, hath alſo the Signature of the Peſt: therefore the Infected macerate this Herb in their daily Drink (but it muſt be the ſame Herb growing in their own Climate) with good ſucceſs. So the little Knobs growing upon Oakes, either Green or Pulveriſate, are happily applyed in the Peſt. Likewiſe the pouder of Nutmegs Macerated, and applyed, extract the Venom.

Of the De[•]uxion of Seed, or the Gonorrhea.

The Dead Nettle, or Galeopſis: the Decoction thereof made in Wine, is very much commended by Carrichterus.

Of the Kings Evil.

1. Scrofularia.

2. The leſſer Scrofularia, or the leſſer Selandine, whoſe Strumous Root ſeems to grow with many granes of Corn ſet together.

Of the Squinancy.

Mulberries have the Signature of the Squinancy: therefore the juyce thereof, and of the Leaves, in a Gargariſme, are very beneficial.

Of ^[185] Scabs of the Body and Feet.

1. Crab Apples, or Apples of the Pitch-tree, coated with little Scales: a Decoction of them with the Caput Mortuum of Vitriol is a moſt excellent external Remedy.

2. Scabious hath in the uppermoſt heads of the Stalks, Sockets of the Flowers, compacted as it were of Scales, orderly placed: In Scabs it is a mitigating Remedy.

3. Polypode, hath a reſemblance of Scabineſs in its back part; therefore from its propriety, a Decoction thereof is profitably applyed to all Scabineſs of the Body, or Feet.

Of Scales or Scurf of the Skin.

1. The Vine, and Trees bearing Roſin, which as it were reject their exteriour Bark, are uſeful to make the Skin ſmooth, and remove the vices of Scalines.

2. So in Scales or Scurſs of the Head Fearn-brake, or Wall-Fearn yield Relief.

Of Feet rough and Scaly.

Scoria's of Iron have the Signature of the Scaly Lips of Ʋlcers: for as theſe Scoria's in melting are ejected from the Iron to the Superficies: ſo alſo by the Internal Archens of Man, or by the Art of Nature, a Separation of Mineralls and Excrements is made in the Microcoſmick Body: therefore Crocus Martis, and Oyl of the ſame, are in ſuch caſes very beneficial.

Of the Cramp.

1. Snayles at the leaſt touch contract themſelves: In white Snailes there is a very ſmall Bone found, when cut in the middle, which being diligently taken out, and wrapt in Paper, is exhibited with admirable ſucceſs in the Cramp.

2. The Ham of a Hare, an Animal moſt ſwift in courſe, is alſo profitable in the like Caſe.

Of Bunches.

1. Gladiolus, having a knotted Root, the knots being one above another, after the manner of ſmall Scallions, the inferiour weak and thin, the Superiour ſtrong and lively: this certainly removes preternatural Tumors, or Bunches.

2. Scrophularia hath a ſharp Root, endowed with little Tumorous and Pap-like Heads, with a ſwelling Turſe-like Subſtance underneath: in Strumous and ſwelling Ʋlcers, by mediating it yields relief.

3. Figgs grow in manner of Bunches, therefore are good againſt the ſame.

4. Spunges of the Sea.

5. The Strumous Root of Flower-de-Luce aſſwages Bunches.

6. There is alſo a leſſer Scrophularia, called the little Herb with Ivyleaves, hath very many ſmall pendent Roots, in a certain hard knob, as granes of Wheat gathered in a heap, whereof three or four hang out longer then the reſt. Theſe uſed freſh, are found by experience to have great vertue in removing preternatural Tumors, fiery Sores, and Piles of the Fundament.

7. Salt of Ʋngaria, or Tranſylvania, Native, hath many Clots like to Bunches in humane Bodies; the frequent uſe of which, as alſo of Salt-Gem, Paracelſus highly commends in removing ſuch like Tumors.

Of ^[186] Sugillations.

1. Arſemart hath a Leafe blotted, with a blemiſh almoſt like to a blot in writing, which hath a reſemblance of the New or horned Moon, and is good in ſuch like affects.

2. The Leſſer Selandine alſo, by reaſon of the Magi[•]k Signature of the Leaves, is in this caſe a Specifick: for it doth not only by being mixt with Oyntments take away external Blemiſhes, but alſo being macerated in Wine, and daily drunk three or four times, it miraculouſly expells the congealed Blood from within the Body.

Of Tartar of the Ventricle.

Wood-bine, or Bindeweed, hath the Signature; a Decoction thereof is exceedingly commended.

Of Retained Ʋrine.

1. The Peth contained in the hollowneſs of a Gooſe Quill, dryed and pulveriſate, and afterward drunk in Wine, doth admirably expel the toolong retained Urine.

2. The Soul of a Herring (as it is vulgarly called) repreſenting the colour of Silver, and alſo the hollowneſs of the paſſage of the Yard, being reduced to powder, and exhibited, is wont moſt efficaciouſly to provoke Urine.

Of Poyſons.

1. Star-wort, the greater Dragon-wort, in every leaſe hath the Figure of a Serpent; whence by Magical Indication we are confirmed, that a Decoction thereof, againſt the hurt of Serpents is moſt efficacious.

2. The leſſer Dragon-wort, as a wonder of ſporting Nature, ariſes out of the Earth, at the exact time when Serpents firſt appear, nor doth the Serpent at all appear, whileſt it is wholly hid in the Earth, by the officious bounty of Nature demonſtrating a Remedy, and premoniſhing the time of Danger.

3. Biſiort, Dragon, Briony, againſt biting of Vipers, and Serpents.

4. Adders-Tongue, as alſo the preceding Herb hath the Figure of the Serpents-Tongue, wherewith he deſires to hurt.

5. Among all the kinds of Garlick, the wild, or Serpents-Garlick, is ſignated.

All Plants which repreſent the ſpotted Skin of a Serpent, and ſhew the various coloured ſpots of Vipers, that have the Effigies of Serpents, from every part conſpicuous, are powerful againſt their bitings.

Of Warts.

Knots of Reeds have the Signature of Warts: therefore Warts by a Magnetick Cure are removed by them.

Of Wounds.

1. Sapena, of the Shore, or Water-Pepper, growing in waters, whoſe Streams gliding ſoftly along have no ſtrong Current, by reaſon of its Sanguineous Spots in the Leaves, mediates in ſupervenient Symptomes of freſh Wounds: ſo the Flux of Blood appears to be the only object of Arſemart, ſignated by his Sanguineous-Stalk: This Arſemart is by Paracelſus called the Terreſtrial Mercury; and he ſaith, that in it is a Carnal Influence, or an Influential Attractive, no otherwiſe, then as the Sun, and all Stars attract from Inferiors, and Inferiors again from their Superiors: the Leaves have the Signature of Drops.

2. Leaves of St. Johns-wort having innumerable little holes which ſeem to be made with the point of a Needle; therefore are profitable in all External and Internal hurts of the skin. And becauſe the Flowers alſo after putrefaction retain the form of Blood, they are peculiarly aſſigned to Wounds.

3. Millfoile, and Betony, having Leaves cut and jagged.

4. Baſtard Fel-wort, or Croſsewort, the Root of which, when digged up, hath almoſt the Form of a Croſs.

5. Aſcyrum.

6. The Elme alſo hath porous Leaves; and ſo all Plants having ſuch like porous Leaves, are uſeful in healing Wounds of the Body.

MEDICAMENTS helpful by SIMILITƲDE.

IT is alſo to be noted, that certain Medicaments profit by Similitude, and in a wonderful manner deliver from Diſeaſes, as we have found by experience; the reaſon is, becauſe one hath the Anatomy of the other; for to what may we better compare a like, then to its like?

Arſenick helps Arſenical Ʋlcers. Among all Fruits of the water, there is not a greater Venom then Arſenick, in which, according to Paracelſus, all Venenoſity of Roſinous matter are united as one Body.

Wolfe-Bane given in hot Wine to ſuch as are bitten with Vipers, or ſtruck with a Scorpion, is found by the Experience of many skilful Phyſitians, to be a healing Remedy; ſo Poyſon for the moſt part, with Poyſon is repelled.

Boletus of the Hart is a Muſhrum, which ariſes from the ſeed of that Animal, and is applyed for Venereal uſes.

A Crab, becauſe its Body ſwells, therefore being boyled with honey it aſſwages Cancers, and Chilblanes; it is alſo profitable to ſprinkle on them the powder of River Crabs.

Alſo a living Crab tyed with a Ligature upon the Cancer until it die, the Cancer is bettered thereby; if ulcerated, it is afterwards Cured with any Opodeldoch: Thus one Cancer both kills and Cures another.

The Cardiack Paſſion is removed with powder of a Partridge's Heart.

The Haires of a Man, if diſtill'd, a juyce comes forth, which uſed by annoynting is profitable in prolonging the Haires of the Head.

The Braines of a Swine is very beneficial in the Frenſie; therefore they alſo which have loſt their Memory, eat Hogs-brains with Nutmeg, and Aroma[•]iſate Cinnamon, with good ſucceſs.

The Heart of a Wag-taile in Coagulation of Blood, and when the Heart is cold, is hung about the Neck for an Amulet very profitable.

An Eſſence prepared of Bones of the Heart of the Hart, corroborates the Heart of Man in the Cardiack-Paſſion, and Swounings.

A ſmall piece of the Navel ſtring of a new born Infant, included in a Silver Casket, or Ring, and worn ſo as it touch the fleſh, I have found and received from the certain experience of many, that it extenuates the violence of the Cholick-Dolours.

Mans-Scull helps the Epilepfie, the former part, not the hinder part, being taken; alſo the Cranium of a Man profits the Man, and of a Woman the Woman.

Wild Cucumers, or the Fruit thereof, when full ripe, with very gentle handling are broke, and as it were with a touch only ſpontaneouſly eject their juyce: ſo, the uſe of this coagulated juyce, or Elatery, by this Magick Indication, doth vehemently expel the Whey-like Humours of Humane Bodies.

In the Dyſentery, with very good Succeſs, is adhibited that red Pethy ſubſtance, which in junctures of Stone Quarries is found, and gathered; it is vulgarly called the Stony Liver.

With the Epilepſie, Elkes and Swallowes are corrupted: ſo alſo againſt the ſame Diſeaſe, ſpecifically like an Amulet, the right Hoof of the hinder Foot of the Elke, part thereof being put into the left Ear of the Epileptick, juſt at the approach of the Fit, delivers him from the violence and danger thereof, uſually abſolutely prevents it: and of Swallowes a ſingular Antepileptick water is prepared.

The Young Serpents exclude their Skin, with which at the time of the Birth, if the Travelling Woman be Girt cloſe to her naked Body, her Labour is facilitated, and the Birth haſtned.

Yellow Choller is expell'd with Rubard of the ſame Colour.

In the Neapolitan Field near the City of Soma, there growes Muſhrums our of Stones, that have been certain years buried in the Earth, which being dryed and pulveriſate, and ʒ ſs exhibited in appropriate water morning and evening, moſt miraculouſly breaks away all Stones in the Humane Body, and expells them like fine Flower.

Gladiolus bruiſed, and applyed, by its Similitude extracts Splinters and Thornes.

Globus or a Ball, that is gathered together by Scarabes, extracts Leaden Balls from the Body.

Hemrodes manifeſt themſelves in obſcene places, they are cured with the aforeſaid Scarabes, which breed in the Excrements of Horſes, being firſt reduced to powder, and then ſprinkled on the affected place.

Hydrophobia is expelled by throwing the perſon affected ſuddenly and unexpectedly into the water: So fear by Fear is diſcuſs'd.

Seed of Goats-tongue, Echium, like Vipers-heads: therefore it mittigates in bitings of Vipers and other Serpents, and is a Prophilactick Medicament.

Wormes of the greater and leſſer World, are a Remedy for Wormes in the Body of Man: If the aforeſaid Wormes be dryed, and reduced to powder, and afterward exhibited in Goats-milk, the Maw-wormes in the Ventricle and Inteſtines will immediately die, and be ejected, and expelled from the Body.

A living Earth-worm tyed for 24 hours about the Panaricium, until the Worm be dead, and the Evil will be killed.

The Wolfe in the humane Body is cured by the benefit of Unguents, and Cataplaſmes prepared of the fleſh and fat of a Wolfe.

Powder of the Matrix of a Hen, injected into the Neck of the Matrix, dryes up the preternatural humidity, and takes away Barrenneſs in Women from thence cauſed, and helps Conception.

Clefts in Womens Breaſts, are healed by annoynting with the prepared Gluten of Cowes Ʋdders.

There ſometimes in the Poſteriors grow ſoft tender cruent Sores, like to Mullberries, which with the fruit of Mulberries, and powder of the Leaves, are healed.

The Cryſtalline humour of Ox Eyes diſtilled, in all vices of the Eyes is very beneficial.

The Skin taken off from the Feet of Geeſe, in coldneſs of the Feet (as alſo in Panaricium) yields relief, a Decoction thereof being made with Mugwort boyled in it, which is very profitably applyed.

A Bulls Piſſlle or Yard of the Hart, takes away [〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉], and excites the Venereal Faculty; for the Nature of theſe Animals is Laſcivious.

The immoderate Flux of the Menſes, whilſt with them the pure blood begins to come forth, are ſtopped by three or four drops of that moſt pure Blood that comes laſt forth, being exhibited to the Patient without her knowledge, in a draught of Bear or Wine.

The Lunes of a Fox, are profitable in Affects of the Lights.

All Animals that have in them a renovating Faculty, as Vipers and Serpents have, Renovate our Bodies, and repair decaying Youth.

The Blood which iſſues out of the Noſtrils and Veins being dryed, and as it were reduced to powder, and afterward ſnuffed up the Noſtrils, and ſprinkled on the Veins, ſtops the Haemorragia. It may alſo be inwardly given.

In like manner, Blood that iſſues out of Wounds, being again put into the Wounds while it is hot, ſtops the immoderate Flux of Blood.

The Liver of a Wolf helps the infirmities of the Liver.

The Herb Sagittalis growing in Meadows by Ditch-ſides, and having the Figure of an Arrow, drawes heads of Arrows out of the Fleſh.

Root of Scorzonera bares the effigies of a Serpent called Scorzone, againſt the bite of which, it is an only Antidote.

If a Serpent be ſuſpended and ſuffocated with a linnen Thred, that little ſtring in the Quincy and Impoſt hume of the Jawes is very beneficial.

Againſt the Synovia, if a little of it be given the Patient upon a ſmall piece of Bread, it is preſent Remedy.

The Secundine is expelled with a Secundine waſht, and in an Earthen Pot dryed to powder, and ʒſs of the pouder exhibited in Hen-broth.

The skin of a Wolfs Stomack worn, helps the digeſtion of the Stomach: alſo the skins of a Swan and Vulture tawed, are of like effect.

The evil ſavour of Spirit of Tartar, expells the ſtink of putrid Humours from out of the Humane Body in time of the Peſt.

The Tartar, or Salt of Mans Ʋrine, is ſingular againſt the Tartar and Stone in the Microcoſme.

The Knotty Root of Tormentil bruiſed, and applyed, takes away Knotts of the Skin.

The Writhing of the Inteſtines in the Cholick is helped with a girdle of Wolfs Guts dryed, as alſo the Excrements thereof worn.

Swellings, or ^[187] Gums, which grow in our Members, are diſſolved and mitigated with the Gum that ſweats out of the Cherry-Tree, being diſſolved in Vinegar and applyed.

In Meaſles of young Infants, a Decoction of Rape-ſeed and Lentils, by Similitude yield Relief.

Deer, and Serpents, which live in unfrequented places are not afflicted with the Vertigo; therefore their Fat, if with a little of it the Temples be annoynted, is exceeding powerful againſt the Vertigo: as alſo the Quinteſſence of Storkes, is alike efficacious, becauſe they are wont for long time in the Air to flye in a round Circle.

The Vital Spirit, ^[188] or Life in the Muſcles, in Form reſembles the Soul of a Herring (as they call it) or Silver, or Argent. Viv. when it waxeth cold in the Blood, it muſt be let out with a prick or cut, when it appears in the Blood coming out with it, it muſt preſently without delay be given to the Patient to drink, while it is warm, and no ſmall benefit will accrue thereby.

The Bladder of an Ox, in all Diſeaſes of the Bladder is helpful.

The Bladder of a Swine, that hath not touched the Earth, being applyed to the Privities, as Pliny ſaith, provokes Ʋrine.

A Sheep or Goats Bladder burnt, and the powder drunk with Vinegar and Water, by thoſe who cannot retain their Ʋrine, profits much.

The Bladder of a Carp dryed and pulveriſate ſingularly profits ſuch as are ſo hurt in Child-birth, as they cannot hold their Water, and ſuch as involuntarily let go their Water.

When Black Bladders ariſe in the Feet, Ʋva-verſa, or the wholeſome Wolfebane with black Leaves and Berries, hath the Signature, and is therefore very profitable. With this Herb Phaedro Magnetically (as alſo Para[•]elſus with Arſemart) performed Cures to admiration, in deplorable Ʋlcers, as he himſelf affirmed.

The Ventricle of a Hen, Viz. The Interior Membrane, in the evilly affected Ventricle is very profitable.

Civet expells Cholick Excrements.

Venomous Diſeaſes are for the moſt part healed with Proper Antidotes.

WOlfe-bane, as above ſaid, cures bitings of Vipers and Scorpions.

A Shive-mouſe, which bites venomouſly, if diſſected and applyed to the part bitten, expells the Venom and Cures.

The Stingings of Bees, is cured with Honey.

The Toad-Stone found in the Head of a Toad, cures Diſeaſes thereof.

Powder of Toads, applyed to Venomous bitings attracts the Venom.

Such as are Piſt upon by Toads, ſucceſsfully eaſe themſelves with application of a dryed Toad.

The Biting of a Mad-Dog, is cured, if firſt the Haires of the ſame Dog be applyed to the Wound externally, ſo the Venom is extracted, in like manner if they be burnt and drunk; alſo if the Liver of the ſame Dog be roaſted, and eaten by him that was bitten, he will be free and ſafe, and not troubled with fear of Water; likewiſe the Tooth wherewith the Wound was made, taken out and wrapt in a little of the skin, is profitably worne about the Arme, as an Amulet.

The Fat of a Crocodile cures the biting thereof.

The Powder of Mice burnt, cures their biting.

Such as are Piſt upon by Mice, are healed with Aſhes of Mice burnt, ſprinkled on the affected place, before the fleſh be corroded.

The Bone of the Heart of a Hart, cures the Venom taken by eating of Harts-Tayle.

The Greaſe of Serpents is alſo commended againſt their biting.

Againſt Venoms of Serpents, the Heads of them beaten, or the Entrails, eſpecially the Gall, applyed to the part affected.

The ſame Scorpion which hath hurt a Man, being beated and applyed to the affected place, is a Remedy of its own hurt, by a certain obſcure diſcord of Natures: from whence the evil ariſes, from thence alſo comes the Remedy.

So alſo Oyl of Scorpions againſt their Woundings.

If Poyſons of contrary faculties be ſometimes mixt and conjoyned, they are Remedies, not dangerous. There have been ſome who have cut off a Peſtilential Bubo, dryed it, and reduced to powder, have exhibited it to the Infected, in like manner, as Oyl of Scorpions, againſt Venom of Scorpions is adminiſtred, and ſo Venom attracts Venom of its own kind.

As an Egge congealed by cold, by being put into moſt cold water that is ready to freeſe in froſty weather, is reſtored to its priſtine State: So alſo Members vitiated with cold, are healed by being put into, or bathed with cold Snow water; ſo Cold extracts Cold.

In like manner, Members above meaſure hot, are reſtored by application of the beſt rectified Spirit of Wine, (which is meer Fire, or the Quinteſſence of Sulphur) ſo heat by Magnetick vertue extracts heat.

How exceeding neceſſary the knowledg of Chiromancy is for an expert Phyſitian, hath been already ſpoken of; for from Chiromantick Lines, convenient Remedies for the body of Man may be known.

He that in his Hand hath an Architect-Line is obnoxious to the Cholick, and of it he will die; therefore the Architect-Line in leaves of Herbs, is a Medicine in the Cholick.

So alſo the Line Anchora, is the Line of Apoplexy: therefore the Line Anchora in the Herb of Achorum, is a Medicine for the Apoplexy.

CORRESPONDENCIES OF SIGNATURES OF THE GREATER and LESSER WORLD.

The ſame which cauſeth Stormes and Tempeſts in the greater World, the ſame alſo cauſeth the Epilepſie in the leſſer World^[190]; and as a Tempeſt changes and weakens the Animal Senſe and Intellect, apparent in the unuſual crowing of Cocks, alſo by the unaccuſtomed ſinging and noiſe of other Birds and Beaſts, and by the more vehement ſtingings of Flies and other Inſects; ſo in like manner it is in Epilepticks.

As Quarries of Stone are the Bones of the great Mother; ſo are the Bones in the Body of Man. ^[191] As the Earth by Stones is fortified, ſo the Body with Bones is Strengthned; Minerals are Stones of the Earth, and the Bones of the Microcoſme are like unto Gold, partaking of the ſame Nature.

And as in the Earth Flowers ſhew the colours of Starrs; ſo the Stars in Heaven repreſent the fruits of the Fields on Earth.

There is nothing in the World, the property of which is not found in Man the Microcoſme. ^[193] For the moſt glorious God hath not Created any Creature more wiſe, and noble, then Man, becauſe in him the order and Primum Eſſe of all Animals is found: and ſince he is the Compriſement of all Creatures, he (like a certain Poetick Proteus) into the ſhape of all Fleſh, and into the ingenuity of every Creature, transformes himſelf; imitates and invents whatſoever is found in them: for, as the moſt learned in occult Literature, Picus Mirandulanus affirmes, the Celeſtial Father hath endowed Man, when born into the World, ^[194] with all ſorts of Seeds, and Sprouts of every kind of Life, which whoſoever polliſheth, grow up, and bring forth their proper fruits in him: if Vegetable, he is made a Plant: if Senſual, he becomes Brutiſh: if Rational, he becomes a Caeleſtial Animal: if Intellectual, he will be an Angel, and Son of God; and not receiving ſatisfaction in the Creatures emptineſs, throwes himſelf into the Centre of Divine Unity; is made one Spirit with God, walking in the ſolitary Clouds of the Father, hath Dominion over all things, and exceeds all other Creatures.

And this Condition, unto which, in an Univerſal manner, ^[195] Man is appointed, the ſame Picus worthily ſaith, is not o y envied by Brutes, but alſo by Stars, ^[196] and [•]ultra mundane minds. But animal, and aſtral Men, ^[197] eating of the Tree of proper Pride, who neglecting the Eternal Patrimony in this World, live Captives of the Stars, ^[198] and ſuffer themſelves by the ſpirit of the Stars, (which by the wiſe, or rather by the Spirit of God in the Sapient is ruled,) to be governed and ſubjected, after excitation, ^[199] may in themſelves (as a little after is ſaid) obſerve the Nature and Spirit of their fore Fathers lurking in them. There is no man ſo holy, and juſt, in whom thoſe occult Seeds of Malignant Stars are not latent, ſuffocating and ſuppreſſing the daily Prayers of the Wiſe, that by encreaſing they may manifeſt themſelves; ſo in the Ungodly, deſtitute of the preſerving grace of God, they eaſily break out. Therefore the Prophet David complains of the publick Malice of the Men of Belial, &c. ^[200] Chriſt and his Apoſtles were Aſtronomers unknown: For Believing or being Regenerated, they were not ſubjected to the Stars, but were Lords of the Firmament, ^[201] and of the Seven Spirits in the Firmament. The Son of God called his Diſciples ſupernally Regenerated, after the abjection and valediction of all Aſtralls, Lights of the World, and Salts of the Earth.

Paracelſus ſaith, ^[202] Whilſt Man without the exerciſe of Reaſon, lives according to the Brutal Spirit, it is not injurious to call him by the name of a Beaſt; But he who according to the Spirit of Man, lives like a Rational Man, ought to be called by the name of a Man: So our Saviour called Herod a Fox.

MEN take their SIGNATƲRES

The Male, and Female, as it were by Nuptial tyes, cleave each to other by mutual conſent, with ſuch admirable Chaſtity, as neither offers to deſire to change its Mate. If with unlawful Love any be taken, ſo as the Males caſt their Eyes with deſire upon anothers Mate, the ſame other Males will tear in pieces; ſo in like manner the Females, if any of their own Sex be culpable, puniſh them with Death, as Aelianus teſtifies. The ſame Author further ſaith, that Pigeons are not ſuffered to copulate with ſtrange Mates; nor is the Wedlock from their beginning inſtituted, to be at all altered or changed, nor any other celebrated with either, unleſs they be both ſingle, or Widdows. From Adultery they are moſt Chaſt; they never forſake the company each of other, after the Firſt Inſtitution of their Society, unleſs by Death ſeparated. In the Birth the Male is preſent, and performes all needful Offices: the Male finding the Female (when ſhe hath brought forth Eggs) too negligent, beats her with his Wings, and compells her to enter the Neſt, and alſo to ſit upon the Eggs: they both ſit by turnes, the Male in the day, and Female in the night. If the Male dye, the Female mourns and waſtes it ſelf, abſtaining a long time from all Food: So great is the mutual Love of Pigeons; alſo the Femal admits not of the Male, before they have kiſſed each other.

Theſe perhaps (as is by ſome in Hiſtories, reported, that the Storkes, and Swallowes, remain as dead all the Winter, and in the Spring time revive) gave their Signatures to the men in Ruſſia, who periſhed in Woods, in a ſharp Winters-froſt, and as is reported, revived again in the Summer. Thoſe Animals which all the Winter without food ſuſteine their life in Caverns, live of their own Subſtance; as we ſee in Trees which retaine their Leaves perpetually green, it is becauſe a ſufficiency of clammy juyce is in them conteined.

And ſo conſequently from theſe, others alſo have like affections.

Very many Mechanicks have learned their Science and Artifice from other Creatures. As

Cranes are Fowles that make great noiſe; whatſoever they perceive, by voice they ſignifie it to others: they have watchings in the Night-times; he which watches holds in one foot a little ſtone, which if by ſleep let fall, his negligence is diſcovered. They chuſe out of themſelves a Captain, who cryes out while the whole Company ſleep. When in an exceeding great Multitude they flye, by courſe they appoint ſuch as ſhall cry out, who while the whole company are flying cries conſtantly, till they deſcend upon the Earth; then the Captain with loud acclamation cries out, that all may come and feed together; if through too much crying he be hoarſe, they ſubſtitute another in his ſtead. When they journey, by the ſharpneſs of their Senſes, they reduce their body in form of a Triangle, that with more eaſe they may cut the Air, then each of them leiſurely, as Oares are moved, from each ſide ſtir their wings, that without too much wearineſs they may fly far: If the Winds, or Stormes ariſe, not front-wiſe (they flye in form of the Lunar Globe, for more ſecurity in danger) but in a moment they change the form of their body like a Wedge. If by the Eagle they perceive themſelves in danger, they caſt themſelves Circular in form of a Globe, and then make a ſhew as if they prepared to encounter him, which perceived by the Eagle, he returnes and leaves them. In flying, they lay their necks upon the backs of them that flye formoſt (Harts in like manner do the ſame when they Swim over Rivers) and ſo render their labour more eaſie; and if the formoſt be weary, they afterwards flye hindmoſt, receiving the like benefit of laying their necks upon the others backs. When they reſt, all ſleep, ſave only the Captain, who by his voice ſignifies what he perceives. In like manner Geeſe celebrate Nocturnal watchings, and by their voyces teſtifie their wakefulneſs.

The Scarabes hath as many feet as there be dayes in a Moneth, in which the Sun compleats his courſe through one of the Twelve Signes: This apparently demonſtrates the Conjunction of Sol, and Luna, by rotation from Sun riſe, to Sun-ſet. Out of Horſe or Bullocks dung, a little Ball is formed repreſenting the Globe, which lies buried for Twenty eight dayes, and is ſo long concealed in a hollowneſs of the Ground, whilſt Luna paſſing its courſe again returnes to the Signiferous Interlune, then this little Ball opened, declaring the Conjunction of the Stars, produces a new Off ſpring; nor is there any other Original known of this Scarabes.

Soldiers are taught Duelling or ſingle Combats, From Game Cocks, who with wonderful fury Fight with each other; are elevated in Fight, proud and pertinaceous: To theſe by a certain prerogative in Nature is given, that they only among Birds wear a Creſt, (as it were a Helmet) and on their Legs Spurs, and about their Necks long Feathers, as it were denoting Arms, and expreſſing their Marſhal Nature. When they enter the Liſt, though their Supream Enſigne of Pride be Elevated, yet they incline their Comb downward, leſt it ſhould in Fight be offenſive: When in Combating they are Victors, then by ſwift motions of Eyes and Head, by proud and elated ſtretching out of the Neck, by ſetting up the Tayle, ſtately paces, and loud Crowing, they manifeſt their Triumphant inſultings over the Vanquiſhed. But when overcome, they are ſilent, yet but evilly bare their ſervitude.

The ſame exquiſite providence in the Beavers (being Animals uſing the water) is obſerved, who build Huts, or dwelling places on the Banks, or Shores of Rivers, with two or more ſtories, that if the water encreaſe, and aſcend, their Lodging places may be ſecured from the ſwelling of the Waters, and that in the decreaſe thereof they may the more commodiouſly deſcend into it: when they are about to build, they chuſe a Tree, convenient for the purpoſe, and in ſuitable lengths, with their Teeth which are moſt ſharp, they gnaw and bite it off; and then what they ſo bit, that in its fall it be not injurious to them, they warily ſtrike ſeveral times to cauſe it to fall from them; and having thus done, they cauſe the oldeſt among them, who by Age is otherwiſe unfit for labour, to lye down upon his back, on him they lay one piece of the Tree or more, who that the Wood may not fall off from his belly, carefully ſupports it with his Feet, and the reſidue by his Tayle draw him with his burthen to their intended building.

Phyſitians and Chyrurgions are taught many admirable Remedies of Diſeaſes, from Brute Animals, in whom is a Natural Skilfulneſs, and an innate Medicinal ART.

THe Herb Dittany profitable for extracting Arrowes, ſplinters, or other accidentals incident to Wounds; alſo the fixed Vertue inherent in the Centre of this Plant, the taking out of which, Harts have taught, who being ſtruck with a Dart, or otherwiſe ſhot (if not Mortal) with a venerate Arrow, by eating of this Herb, ^[210] eject the Weapon, and expel the Venome.

Wild Goates ſhew Chirurgeons the way of Curing Impoſthumes; who wander upon the Mountaines, and feed upon odcrate Herbs, and eſpecially Nard: by theſe the blood putrifies between the Skin and the Fleſh, and filth is conceived, which Impoſthumiſes; but before it ſpontaneouſly ripen, and come to break, the Beaſt oppreſſed with the noxious pricking of the itching humor, rubs himſelf againſt Stones and Shrubs, until his Impoſihume break, and the whole filth from the Bagg he poures out upon the Stones, in the ſame manner, as the filth from a full ripe Impoſthume, burſts out: The Ʋlcer afterward, by freſh return of Blood again corrupts, which filling the ſame Bag again breaks out into a like Impoſthume, and the Beaſt in like manner eaſes himſelf.

The Serpent hath taught the curing of Eyes evilly aſſected, with Fennel: alſo of Wounds, with Dragon, Briony, and Comfrey.

In like manner Cats, to comfort the ſight, demonſtrate the famous uſe of Valerian. So Swallows ſhew that Selandine is a wholeſome Herb for the Sight, who with it heale the Eyes of their Young.

The cutting of a Vein, and Soarrification, from the Sea-horſe is manifeſted, who, when by overmuch eating he finds himſelf diſtempered, rubs himſelf againſt Reeds, or what elſe is hard, until the Vein breaking, a ſufficient quantity of Blood is let out; the Aperture afterward he ſtops, and heales with the application of Mud and Dirt.

Bears, for their weakneſs of ſight, are wont to chooſe as a Medicine Stings of Bees, to draw blood, inſtead of a ſmall Knife, and ſo find a Remedy for their Diſtemper.

In the like manner, Dimneſs of ſight among Goates, who feeling their ſight affected, do moſt admirably heale them; for aſſoon as they find their Eyes pained, and evilly affected, they go to a Red Thorne, and holding their Eyes near, ſuffer it to be pricked therewith, preſently the humor offending is removed, and no Wound made in the Ball of the Eye, but the ſight well recovered, as Aelianus teſtifies.

Horſes of Hungaria, with their proper Teeth, by a Natural inſtinct, cut their Veins, and let out the corrupted Blood.

The uſe of Cliſters we have from the Bird Ibes, which ſhewed the firſt uſe of Clyſters, he hath a cuſtome of Purging himſelf, by putting up part of his crooked Bill into that part by which the food is diſcharged. Alſo from the Herne, who with his Bill infuſes Sea-water inſtead of Clyſters.

Of Vomatives and Catharticks we have the uſe

1. FRom Dogs, who, when evilly affected, with green things Purge themſelves upward and downe-ward

2. From the Sea gull, who, by the help of Trees growing cloſe together, preſſing himſelf between them, unloads himſelf of his too great abundance of Food.

3. The ſame from that devouring, and alwayes inſatiable Animal, which by the Latines is called Crocuta; by others, by reaſon of his greedineſs called Gulon Boofagon. This, when he is above meaſure filled with feeding on a Carcaſe, (from the indigeſted food, by the powerful heat of the digeſtive Faculty, the moſt noble part of Nutriment is ſeparated) between two cloſe Trees, or Stones, he ſo forcibly crouds himſelf, that he excludes the feces deprived of all Vertue and profitable Eſſence, both by the Anterior and Poſterior parts, ſtill retaining the Alimentary humor in his Stomack, whereby for a long time after, he miraculouſly ſuſteins his Life, and upholds his Strength without Food.

4. Pidgeons, Jack-dawes, Partridges, and Black-birds, with Bay-leaves, and Remedies to them known, yearly Purge themſelves. With the Bay-leaf Harts alſo expel the Venom of the Chameleon.

5. So Harts a little before the Birth Purge themſelves with the Herb Seſelis, which is otherwiſe called Cervaria.

Apes, in the Sphygmick Art far exceeding Men, manifeſt the knowledge of the Pulſes; for when by tryal of his Pulſes, one of them findes himſelf aſſaulted with Death, or a putrid Diſeaſe, by an unuſual ſound of the Noſtrils, he preſently makes it manifeſt to others.

The knowledge and obſervation of Lawes ſeems to be taken from Storks, who, as Lyons, puniſh Adultery with Death. Beſide the Hiſtorical Relation of Guilhelmus Pariſienfis, I have underſtood from a very credible Perſon, that by the ſmell of the Male, a Female Stork was conceived of Adultery, and by a Multitude of Storkes gathered together by the Male, detected of the Crime, and as it were by the judgment of the whole Multitude condemned, and near the City of Spira, in a Wood was torne all to-pieces. Theſe things may ſeem ſtrange, and as not worthy of belief, but that the credible Hiſtory of Antiquities make them known.

The Hermeticks and Learned Philoſophers, ^[211] have found out the way of renovating Youth, from the Kings-fiſher, the Eagle, Crab, and Serpents, &c. which yearly put off old Age with their old Skins, and renew their ſtrength, and as it were wax young. If as we plainly ſee, this be granted to Brute Animals, ^[212] may it not be poſſible to effect the like in intelligible Man, who is Created after the Image of God? ^[213]

The Eagle by abjection of his Feathers, layes down old Age, and recovers Youth. ^[214]

Adders in Spring-time caſt their skin, and another grows, ^[215] and whilſt they are renewed; ^[216] they are alſo profitable in renewing Harts, and help in renovating our Bodies, ^[217] and retarding old Age. For Provident Nature (as is already ſaid,) ſhews us, that there are very many Animates, (as Serpe[•]ts and Lizards, among Marine, Lobſter, Crabs, &c.) which in Spring, and Autumn put off their Age, and lay down their cruſted Skins, admoniſhing Man, that as they poſſeſs their Quality, they may afterward in him be profitable for putting off and innovating the Skin, or renovating the natural Vigour. When the Hart perceives himſelf oppreſt with Age, with his ſent by the Noſtrills, from the benefit of Nature, he finds out Serpents lurking in their Caverns, which killing with his heels he devours, and after the perniciouſneſs of their Venom is overcome, he is thereby renewed and reſtored to his former Youth.

Men from the Examples and Prudence of theſe Animals, ^[218] as alſo from their exquiſite diligence in preventing approaching Death, and prolonging their Natural Lives by Natural Induſtry, have been moved, and excited, to enquire after the Vertues of Herbs, Stones, and other things, thereby to rectifie their Bodies by many, and almoſt Miraculous means.

Roger Bacon ſaith, he once ſought after a ſubtil Serpent, and having found him, cut him into ſeveral pieces, yet the skin of the Belly and above it remained whole; this Serpent as well as he could recovered a certain Herb, by the touch of which he was preſently healed; and the Experimentator gathered that ſame Herb, which was of admirable Vertue. Thus Humane [•]alon ex[•] by examples of this [•]ind, may find out better wayes, then theſe of brutes, and far exceeding all Beſtial Prudence.

Of our future Reſurrection and Transformation, beſides ^[219] the indubitable Teſtimony of Sacred Scriptures, among ſo many Naturalls that yearly after the Winters burial, in the Spring time of Reſurrection, recover themſelves, we have two moſt manifeſt Examples, Viz. in the Ant, and Silk worm; not to mention the Kings-Fiſher, from its fir[•] Entityes nouriſhing it ſelf, and yearly renovating his Skin and Feathers after Death. Alſo Flyes, Swallowes, Night-birds, who are ſaid, after a Winters burial in a hor place, to recover Life by heat in the Spring time.

The Ant is of all Anima[•]e the moſt laborious, in whom is inſited the whole Promiſe of Nature, that after the finiſhing its Courſe it might come to a better State, and obtain a plenary Reſt, to which, as to a Marke, it rends with greateſt endeavour: Therefore when by i[•]ſlant labour it arrives to old Age, and is ſpent with labour, Nature, by a ſtrange and moſt worthy Metamorph[•]ſis in his Age, as a Solace and Recompence for former labours, creates him Wings, and from a ſmall creeping Animate he is made a flying Infect.

So alſo we ſee the Silk worm (from a very ſmall Seed, by the benefit of the Spring-time-Sun excluded) a wo[•] abject, and deformed, which having finiſhed its appointed labour, dyes, and from the former Skin put off, the ſame Worme is changed, and by a new Reſurrection converted into a living Butterfly.

We here ſtudying brevity, to the ſtudious in Signatures of hidden things, ^[220] and to ſuch as labour in ſearching out like Myſteries latent in the Cells of Nature, commend, and propoſe theſe, that from our Example, they may further prove other, and with more happy ſucceſs and great contentation, find through the whole Longitude and Latitude of Nature, the admirable conſent, and harmonious Concordance of all things; therefore to the curious Enquirers after the occult Areanums of Nature, we do not only willingly, and lovingly, but alſo faithfully point out the direct way with the Finger, that ought to be obſerved.

Moreover, how in Wheat is the Signature of our Firſt Parent, how the Myſtery of GOD born of the Virgin, [is apparent] in Artificial Inciſion of the Vine: of the two headed Eagle, and other Myſteries, by artificial Scrutiny found out: and what are Gladiolt, Thunder bolts; Roots of either Victorialis weaved with intricate foldings, and gathered in a conſtellate time; as alſo of Herba Cruciata, powerful againſt hurts made with Weapons, fignated with Natural Magick; at this time it is ſufficient that we have treated of, and revealed the Off-Springs, and our-goings of true Magick; more may not be expedient, leaſt we offer matter of contempt to litigious Sophiſters, or afford occaſion to wicked Men, of diviſing Miſcheif; but by the ingenious deſirous of learning wonderful things, we ſhall be favourably judged of. If this my Labour finds candid acceptance, as being my firſt Work, it may excite me to a further Evulgation: As,

Firſt, Magnetick, Magick, and Characteriſtick Curations.

Secondly, at what time of Conſtellations, the greateſt part of Medicinals ought to be gathered.

Thirdly, of finding out, and curing of Faſcinations, and maleficiate Inchantments.

Fourtnly, [〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉], of recovering health in many Diſeaſes, or Inſallible preſages of Death.

But not too far Crollius.

This Laborious Navigation (by the favour and aſſiſtance of the moſt excellent wiſe GOD) being finiſhed, and this Philoſophick Bark directed to an happy Port, by him who deſerveth all Laud and Praiſes in the quiet of the Night, and forever. To thee therefore O Sacred Silence (in whoſe indeficient Light alone, we behold indubitate verity) to Thee, I ſay, ſitting upon the Throne, whoſe Magnitude of unutterable compaſſion is incomprehenſible, together with the immaculate Lamb, be Praiſe, Thankſgiving, and Glory for ever and for ever. With thy ineffable Clemency and Graciouſneſs be pleaſed to grant, that all who labour in newneſs of Life, by da[•]y Mortification, and plenary ſelf Denial, may cordially, and with their whole Heart fear thee, and through the aſſiſtance of thy Grace, obey thy Commands, and in the infirmity of this Fleſh, religiouſly obſerve, love toward their Neighbour, (this indeed is the moſt true Worſhip of God here in this malignant World) and that their words and Actions may alwayes be conformed to thy Divine Will and Pleaſure, until at length, putting off theſe Mortal and periſhing things; we together with the whole Company of the Bleſled, be able to approach to the chiefeſt good, the Principle and Fountain of all things, and by the knowledge and fruition thereof to rejoyce with Everlaſting Bleſſedneſs, Amen.

A Corrolary.

THE moſt ancient wiſe Men, ^[221] whom in the Greek-Tongue we call Philoſophers, if at any time they found Arcanums either of Nature or Art, that they might not come to the knowledge of impious Men, they were accuſtomed to hide them in diverſe manners and with occult Figures. So alſo Hermetick Philoſophers were wont to decipher Terreſtrial Planets, by certain Hieroglyphick Notes, in which, to the Sons of Art, their latent Vertues, and admirable properties, were plainly expoſed to their aſpect and underſtanding, and by ſuch eaſily perceived, though to others they were not at all known.

Now that Signes of this kind may be delivered from Sepulture, or Interment, I thought it worth while, that with the Characters of other Minerals, deviſed by Provident Antiquity, to divert the prophane and unworthy from exerciſing this Noble Art, they ſhould by me for the ſake of Hermetick Diſciples be communicated (together with my former Work) to the Spagirick Commonwealth.

FINIS.

CHYMICALL CHARACTERS

Notes of Metalls

• Saturne, Lead. ♄
• Iupiter, Tinne. ♃
• Mars, Iron. ♂ [〈☐〉]
• Sol, the Sun, Gould. ☉
• Venus, Copper, Braſse. ♀
• Mercury, Quickſiluer. ♀
• Luna the Moon, Silver. ☽

Notes of Minerall and other Chymicall things

• Antimony. antimony [〈☐〉] [〈☐〉]
• Arſenick. 🜺 arsenic
• Auripigment. 🜽 🜽
• Allum. alum [〈☐〉]
• Aurichalcum [〈☐〉] [〈☐〉] [〈☐〉]
• Inke [〈☐〉]
• Vinegar 🜊
• Diſtilld Vinegar. 🜋 🜋
• Amalgama aaa E [〈☐〉] [〈☐〉]
• Aqua Vitae [〈☐〉]
• Aqua fortis, or ſeparatory water 🜅
• Aqua Regis or Stygian water 🜆
• Alembeck 🝪
• Borax [〈☐〉] [〈☐〉]
• Crocus Martis [〈☐〉] [〈☐〉]
• Cinnabar 🜓 🜭
• Wax 🝊
• Crocus of Copper or burnt Braſs [〈☐〉] [〈☐〉] [〈☐〉] [〈☐〉] [〈☐〉]
• Aſhes 🝗
• Aſhes of Harts eaſe 🝘
• Calx [〈☐〉]
• Caput Mortuum [〈☐〉]
• Gumme [〈☐〉]
• Sifted Tiles or Flower of Tiles [〈☐〉]
• Lictum ſapientiae [〈☐〉]
• Marcaſite [〈☐〉] [〈☐〉] [〈☐〉]
• Sublimate Mercury [〈☐〉] [〈☐〉]
• Mecury of Saturne [〈☐〉]
• Balneum Mariae [〈☐〉]
• Magnet [〈☐〉]
• Oyle. 🝆 [〈☐〉] [〈☐〉]
• To purifye 🝣
• Realgar [〈☐〉] [〈☐〉] [〈☐〉]
• Salt Peter. 🜕
• Common Salt. 🜔 [〈☐〉] [〈☐〉]
• Salt Gemme 🜘 [〈☐〉]
• Salt Armoniack 🜹 🜹
• Salt of Kali [〈☐〉] [〈☐〉]
• Sulphur 🜍 [〈☐〉]
• Sulphur of Philoſphers [〈☐〉]
• Black Sulphur [〈☐〉]
• Soape [〈☐〉]
• Spirit [〈☐〉]
• Spirit of wine [〈☐〉] [〈☐〉]
• To ſublime 🝞 [〈☐〉]
• Stratum ſuperStratum or Lay upon lay [〈☐〉]
• Tartar 🜿 [〈☐〉] [〈☐〉]
• Tutia [〈☐〉]
• Talck talc
• A Covered pot [〈☐〉]
• Vitriol 🜖
• Glas glass
• Vrine 🝕

Notes of the foure Elements

• Fire. 🜂
• Aire [〈☐〉]
• Water. 🜄 [〈☐〉]
• Earth 🜃
• Day day
• Night 🝯

FINIS

A COMPENDIOUS TABLE OF THE Foregoing Treatiſe of SIGNATURES.

PLants repreſenting the humane members. As

• The Head Page 1
• Haires Page 2
• Eares Page 2
• Eyes Page 3
• Noſe Page 3
• Gums Page 3
• Teeth Page 3
• Throat Page 3
• Liver Page 3, 4
• Heart Page 3, 4
• Lungs Page 4
• Spleen Page 4
• Ventricle Page 4
• Navel Page 5
• Inteſtines Page 5
• Bladder Page 5
• Privities Page 5
• Stones, or Genitals Page 6
• Womb Page 6
• Reins Page 6
• The Secundine Page 7
• Back-bone Page 7
• Shin and Bones Page 7
• Nerves and Veines Page 7
• Pores of the Skin Page 7
• Hands Page 7

Signatures of Diſeaſes.

• The Apoplexy Page 8
• Blemiſhes Page 13
• Bunches Page 16
• Burftings Page 10, 11
• Cancer Page 8
• Cholick Page 8
• Cramp Page 15
• Dropſy Page 11, 12
• Dyſentery Page 9
• Epilepſy ibid.
• Eryſipela ibid.
• Excreſſencies ibid.
• Faſcination Page 10
• Fiſtula's Page 10
• Gonorrhaea Page 15
• Haemorrhagia Page 11
• Hemrodes Page 11
• Jaundies Page 12
• Kings Evil Page 15
• Knots in the Fleſh Page 13
• Leproſy Page 12
• Maw-wormes ibid.
• Members conſumed Page 13
• Menſes inordinate Page 13
• Pimples Page 12
• Panaritium Page 14
• Phantaſmes Page 14
• Peſtilence Page 14
• Poyſons Page 17
• Prickings of the Side Page 13
• Prunella, or Soar-throat ibid.
• Quinſy Page 15
• Scabs of the body, and Feet ibid.
• Scaly and rough Feet Page 15
• Scarrs Page 9
• Scurfs of the Skin Page 15
• Small-Pox, or Meaſils Page 9
• Sores of the fundament Page 10
• Stone Page 8
• Sugillarions Page 16
• Tartar of the Ventricle ibid.
• Urine reteined Page 16, 17
• Warts Page 17
• Wounds ibid.
• Correſpondencies of the greater and leſſer World Page 23, 24, 25
• Mechanick Sciences from Animals Page 31
• Medicaments helping by ſimilitude Page 18, 19, 20, 21
• Phiſitians taught remedies from Animals Page 33, 34
• Renovation of youth learned from Animals Page 35
• The Reſurrection witneſſed by the Ant, and Silk-worm Page 36
• Signatures of Men taken from Animals Page 26, 27, 28, 29, 30
• Venomous Diſeaſes healed by proper Antidotes Page 21, 22
• Vomitories, and Catharticks from Animals Page 34
• The wonderful providence of Storks Page 31, 35
• Of Murments Page 32
• Of Beavers Page 32
• Of Ants Page 29

The End of the Table.

PRAXIS CHYMIATRICAE: OR THE PRACTISE OF CHYMISTRY. Written in LATINE BY JOHN HARTMAN, M. D. And augmentend and enlarged by his Son with conſiderable Additions:

Faithfully rendred into ENGLISH.

LONDON, Printed for John Starkey at the Mitre in Fleetſtreet near Temple-Bar, and Thomas Paſſinger at the Three Bibles on London-Bridge 1670.

PROAEMIUM.

TO proceed happily in Chymical Practice, two things are moſt requiſite. Firſt, that the Phyſitian rightly know the Diſeaſe. Secondly, that he have convenient choyce Remedies alwayes at hand. The former is known by Pathology; the other which is called Therapeuſin, is chiefly Chimical. In Pathology, The moſt learned Fernelius adviſes. In Therapeuſin, which looks to Medicine, Chymicals are moſt excellent, Viz. Specifick and Homogenial Remedies, in which two, the Spagirick method of Healing wholly conſiſts. Therefore before we come to Diſeaſes and Symptoms of particular parts, it will not be improper to inſert univerſal Medicaments, reduced into certain Claſſes, from which general Curations for peculiar Diſeaſes may be taken. Since in Phyſical Practice, the moſt frequent intention is Evacuation; we judge, not without Reaſon, that the Phyſitian underſtanding the Principal Nerve of Practice, will prudently affect the ſame by a right Adminiſtration of ſpeedy, ſafe, and pleaſant Remedies.

In the Cure of Principal Diſeaſes, of which we are about to treat, it would be of excellent benefit to the Sick, if the univerſal Evacuations hereafter appointed almoſt for all Diſtempers, might preceed all other Medicine.

Nature by four wayes is wont ordinarily to expel the Malignity of every Diſeaſe. 1. By the Superiour Parts. 2. By Urine. 3. By the Excrements. 4. By the whole Circumference of the Body. The Phyſitian therefore as Natures Miniſter doth imitate her, in appointing alſo four Claſſes of evacuating Medicaments, as Vomitories, Purges, Diureticks, and Diaphoreticks; and theſe, according to diverſities of Diſeaſes and Symptomes, he takes ſometimes from Vegetables, and ſometimes from Minerals.

But in ſeveral Diſeaſes, through defect of Natural Vigor, or vehemency of Dolours, it very often happens, that the Sick had need be comforted, and the Dolours aſſwaged, therefore Confortatives and Anodynes are moſt needful, which in particular Cures must firſt be uſed.

TO THE READER.

COmmon Fame is ſtiled a Lyar, and not without cauſe; but EXPERIENCE is well known to be the Daughter of Truth. Wherefore, ſince Fame, in the abſenee of EXPERIENCE, hath infamouſly belyed Alchimy, inſo much, as almoſt all Chimical Remedies, have been reputed no leſs hurtfull, than Poyſon, it was neceſſary, that Experience ſhould be introduced, for enervating the villainons intentions of that STRƲMPET. This being done, (the Almighty ſo favouring us) it is now on all hands granted, that Spagirick Medicines are ſafe. Therefore the Hermetick Science ſeems to begin to reaſſume its priſtine Splendor, and Medicine by it to be renovated, and reduced to a more excellent, and ſublime Condition; in which Renovation, the deplorable estate, and Condition of the ſick is meliorated, their grievous afflictions being removed with greater facility, and eaſe, than formerly, they could find. Yet that nothing may be wanting to inform, and inſtruct the ingenious and well diſpoſed of this Kingdom, in the moſt neceſſary Science of Medicine; this Book, with the Precedent, are preſented to them, in their own native Tongue; which undoubtedly will be more acceptable, than if they had ſtill remained in the Latin Dialect. Both theſe Authors were Phiſitians of Germany, and Imitators of that wonder in Nature, PARACELSƲS, the Prince of Phiſitians, and Philoſophers. The Author of this ſubſequent Book, was a Laborious, and Judicious Practitioner of Medicine, and a dexterous and expert Artiſt in Spagyrick Preparations, as is evident, by the Proceſſes of his Practice in healing the ſick, &c. here inſerted in his Practical Chymiſtry. The order and method of which by him therein obſerved) he gives you in his own Proemium, placed before the ſubſequent Work. In which Work more may be learned, than in many other Volumnes of far greater Bulk: for he treats of all Internal Diſeaſes, incident to all parts of the Microcoſme; and briefly toucheth on ſome external Affects, &c. and of their Remedies, with a proper and ſutable way of adhibiting; ſhewing a direct method, by which all Accidents, like to be ſupervenient, are to be removed, &c. Thus have you in this, and the precedent, as it were, the intire Body of Phyſick; God grant it be rightly uſed. Farewell.

A POST-SCRIPT TO THE READER.

Where the Author in his ſubſequent Work ſayth. See Crollius. See my notes to Crollius. See Crollius Notes, &c. there is to all be understood of the precedent Work, Where he ſayth: See the Practicks; the common uſe of other Practitioners is intended.

And where he directs to Beguinus, &c. He intends the Tyrocinium now in Engliſh.

Material Errata's are thus corrected.

For Colts-foot.

• Page 2 Line 8, 12, 25 read, Aſarabacca.
• Page 79 Line 22 read, Aſarabacca.
• Page 99 Line 22 read, Aſarabacca.
• Page 106 Line 36 read, Aſarabacca.
• Page 139 Line 25, 26 read, Aſarabacca.
• Page 143 Line 31 read, Aſarabacca.
• Page 163 Line 12 read, Aſarabacca.
• Page 168 Line 41 read, Aſarabacca.

For Wild Betony.

• Page 37 Line 44 read, Mother of Thime.
• Page 51 Line 25 read, Mother of Thime.
• Page 127 Line 03 read, Mother of Thime.

For Betony.

• Page 52 Line 37 read, Fluellin.
• Page 54 Line 18, 47 read, Fluellin.
• Page 62 Line 39 read, Fluellin.
• Page 65 Line 33 read, Fluellin.
• Page 170 Line 1 read, Fluellin.

For Water Betony

• Page 78 Line [•]9 read, Water of a Smiths Forge.
• Page 89 Line 9 read, Water of a Smiths Forge.
• Page 98 Line 34 read, Water of a Smiths Forge.
• Page 122 Line 14, 46 read, Water of a Smiths Forge.

For Wild-Alexander

• Page 65 Line 29 read, Stone-parſly.
• Page 99 Line 22 read, Stone-parſly.
• Page 100 Line 45 read, Stone-parſly.
• Page 109 Line 26 read, Stone-parſly.
• Page 110 Line 23 read, Stone-parſly.
• Page 117 Line 25, 42, 50 read, Stone-parſly.
• Page 118 Line 9, 22 read, Stone-parſly.
• Page 130 Line 17 read, Stone-parſly.

Page 2. line 3. for Conradinus, read, Conradinus. p. 11, l. 39, for Muſt be cloſsd oft, r. is often Stopped. p. 14. l. 45. for Salt of Tartar, r. Oyle of Tartar. p. 25. l. 42. for Creſes, r. Criſes. p. 28, l. 27, for Sklandine, r. Celandine. p. 38, l. 1. and p. 31, l. 19, for Cloves, r. Caryophyllata. p. 39, l. 33, 34, for Equiming, and Swinting, r. Squinting. p. 55, l. 3, for Horſe-tongue, r. Urularia. p. 57, l. 31, 32, and p. 58, l. 3, for Aaron, r. Aron. p. 72, l. 28, for by a bladder, r. per Veſicam. p. 76, l. 20, for Scucum, r. Scutum. p. 87, l. 34, for Longwort, r. Mullein. p. 91, l. 7, for Mint and Saracens Herb, r. Herb Saracens Mint. p. 93, l. 43, put out Herb Robert. p. 109, l. 44, for Flowing, r. Following. p. 127, l. 23, put out Suppoſitory. p. 128, l. 1, put out Tinctures. p. 117, l. 25, for Onions, r. Ononis, or Reſtharrow. p. 170. l. 3. for Lungwort, r. Mullein. p. 149. l. 2. for vidently, r. Providently. p. 110, l. 39, for Droſſe, r. Crocus. p. 122, l. 3, for Tunnel, r. Syringe.

For Coats

• Page 91 Line 16 read, Aſhes.
• Page 133 Line 24 read, Aſhes.
• Page 140 Line 33 read, Aſhes.
• Page 174 Line 44 read, Aſhes.
• Page 175 Line 11 read, Aſhes.

In the margent

• Page 120 put out Ragwort.
• Page 174 put out Page 377.

Practical Chymiſtry.

Digeſtives.

AMong familiar Digeſtives, beſides thoſe ſometime uſed in Dogmatick Medicine; the moſt requiſite for the diſeaſed principally in uſe, is: Firſt, Tartar Vitriolate deſcribed by Crollius, of which is made a digeſtive: This being diſſolved in Wine of Squills, and digeſted with Raiſons and Cynamon, rightly prepared as Crollius teaches, is boaſted of, as the only thing which, if in due meaſure exhibited, powerfully helps the needy by digeſtion and mitigation in ſturdy and chronical diſeaſes.

Secondly, Chryſtal of Tartar, by Quercetanus often commended, and hitherto alſo approved by uſe, vulgarly called Cream of Tartar: It is of ſingular uſe in diſeaſes needing digeſtion, but chieſly in the Stone of the Reines or Bladder, to which it is principally applyed. Doſe, from ʒ ſs to ʒ j In Melancholy it is a principal Deopilative, which by the Tartars acting in the Meſentery keeps the belly ſoluble. It is given in fleſh-broath or wine, repeating the Doſe often.

Vomitories.

Among Vomitories Aqua bened. obtaineth the priority, being properly ſo called by Martin Ruland.

2. Syrup of Aqua bened. of which in my Notes to Crollius.

3. White Salt; the uſe of this is more rare, being diſſolved in Mint or Barly water, from ʒ ſs to ʒ j will provoke vomiting. If thou deſireſt to cleanſe white Vitriol, diſſolve it in the leſſer Centaury water; being diſſolved, filter and coagulate it; again diſſolve, filter and coagulate, and the third time do in like manner: Laſtly, diſſolve it in Roſe water; being diſſolved, filter and digeſt it for ſix dayes in hot aſhes; ſeparate it from the feces, and what is pure evaporate till it be dry. Doſe, ℈ ij with conſerve of Roſes in Wine, Metheglin or Barley broath, to which may be added according to diſcretion, ſyrup of Sorrel or Oximel.

4. Gilla of Paracelſus quoted by Crollius.

5. Platerus his Vomitory of green Nuts, Radiſh roots, and wine-vinegar. ℞. Wallnuts gathered about Midſummer, Radiſh roots, of each two parts, diſtill'd Wine-vinegar three parts; bruiſe the Nuts and Roots together, make a digeſtion with gentle heat for five or ſix dayes, afterward diſtill it by a Lymbeck in Balneo. Doſe, from ʒ iij to ℥ ſs. Let half or a third or fourth part of the Doſe [〈◊〉] fortified with Aqua bened.

6. Concadinus his Vomitory, of which ſee my Notes to Crollius.

7. Parings of Nails, in Wine or other Liquor.

Note. In the Dropſie, the parings of the Nails of hands and feet being appryed to the navel of the Diſeaſed, are ſaid miraculouſly to expell the water. D. C. H. Baſil.

8. A Coagulum of Coltsfoot, of the whole herb, (viz.) roots and leaves, with ſpirit of Wine, a tincture is extracted, which mixed with its own ſalt purified, and ſet to digeſt in Balneo with gentle heat, the ſpirit of Wine is drawn off to the conſiſtency of a Coagulum.

More excellently thus: In the month of May ℞. roots of Coltsfoot with the leaves, a ſufficient quantity; dry theſe diligently in the ſhade, put a fourth part of them bruiſed into a convenient glaſs, and pour upon them rectified ſpirit of Wine till it riſes four fingers above the Herbs: The Glaſs exceedingly well ſtopt ſet in a cloſe place very warm, that the ſpirit may be tinged in colour by the green flavour. The tinged ſpirit ſeparate from its feces, and keep it in a veſſel well cloſed. From the three remaining parts burnt to aſhes, with warm water extract a Salt, this dryed put into a Crucible in ſtrong fire, when in flux remove it from the fire, and diſſolve it in warm water, then dry it again. On this Salt the tincture aforeſaid filtred through brown paper muſt be powred, and in a Cucurbit the ſpirit of Wine abſtracted with gentle heat.

This is given in Barley broath from ℈ j to ij, or ʒ j, with Metheglin, and with Oyl mixt with water in diſeaſes requiring vomatives. Some only take four or five Coltsfoot leaves, which they macerate in Wine ſix or eight hours, and gently preſſing the Wine with the leaves, give it to the ſick, who vomit without trouble.

9. ℞. Antimony lb j, juice of Berber lb vj; let them ſtand in the Sun or other warm place for a month, then pour off the juice, extract the water to the conſiſtency of a ℈, which reſerve for the drying of Ulcers. Of the remaining Oyl twenty drops provokes vomiting without trouble. This is frequent in Wertemberg, Baſil.

10. A moſt excellent vomitory water. ℞. Glaſs of Antimony, Hyacinth prepared and pulveriſated according to Mathiolus, Salt of Carduus bened. of each xl Gr. Vervaine ℥ v. Cynamon water thirty drops; ſet them in Balneo blood warm for twenty-four hours, afterward filter them and keep for uſe. Give of this to the Patient iij, iv, v or vj ʒ, that it may be full, forcible, eaſie or weak as need requires in purgations.

11. Vomiting and purging Vitriol is a moſt approved remedy in Feavers; And a cool purge of Angeli-Salae: See Crollius Notes.

12. Aqua bened. of Ruland is a famous Vomitory, and is thus prepared. ℞. Liver drawn out of Antimony and Vitriol, of each an equal part, boyle them for five hours in water, then let them ſtand, and the water ſeparated from its feces ſtrain through a woollen cloath, and leave it all night, that a redneſs may remain in the bottom, or ſprinkle ſome drops of Vinegar, that the redneſs may precipitate. The water impregnated with vitriol ſeparate, and the other that is poured on, pour off, untill the body have wholly loſt its ſaltneſs; the water removed, dry the Crocus. ℈ j of this macerate in ℥ iv or v of white Wine or other convenient liquor, ſet it in a hot place all night, or if you have preſent need of it, boyle it in the ſame liquor: This thus prepared may be drunk either hot or cold. The vertues, uſe, and caution hereabout, ſee my Notes on Crollius.

13. Extract of Hellebore. ℞. Roots of Sowbread and Briony of each ℥ ij, let them be well waſht and cleanſed, then dry them carefully, and reduce them to powder, on which pour ſpirit of Wine till it riſes four fingers above the powder, ſet it in a warm place to digeſt for three dayes, then diſtill off the ſpirit of Wine with moſt gentle heat; beware leaſt the vehemency of the fire deſtroy the matter; therefore as ſoon as it comes to the conſiſtency of honey, it is beſt to remove it, and dry it in a glaſs diſh with gentle heat. The dry matter break to pieces by degrees, and on it pour the ſpirit of Wine before abſtracted, ſet it in a warm place for two nights, then filter it, and the filtrated liquor keep for uſe. Doſe, ſix or eight drops in a draught of warm water or wine; or if deſired more ſtrong, it may be taken in a decoction of radiſh roots with ſyrup, or of ſorrel alone, according to pleaſure; it provokes vomiting without moleſtation.

14. Electuary of Antimony. ℞. Glaſs of Antimony without Boras ℥ ij reduced to a very fine powder, diſtill'd ſpirit of Vitriol ʒ ij: Mix theſe diligently in a Mortar, or on a Porphiry ſtone, afterward dry them to powder in a diſh over a gentle fire; this powder mix with the Species recited by Crollius in Electu. Antim.

15. The flowers and glaſs of the ſame are endued with like vertue, if for one night they be ſteeped in Wine or other convenient liquor; (five grains of it in ℥ iij of Carduus bened. water, and ℥ j of Cynamon water,) the wine being clear may be given in the morning, from ℈ ſs to ℈ j. If you deſire it ſhould provoke vomiting, you may put ℥ j of the flowers, Crocus or glaſs of Antimony, in lb iv or thereabout of whitewine, or Carduus bened. water, with a little Cynamon water added thereto. Theſe in a veſſel cloſe ſtopt keep for uſe. Of this liquor when need is may be given ℥ iij or iv, either by it ſelf, or with ſyrup of Sorrel, or with Oximel.

16. Some give Gum de Peru, according to the ſtrength of the Patient, with two drops of Oyle of Cynamon, or water of the ſame in fat broth.

Note. If a vomit or purgation prove too immoderate, the preſent remedy is a draught of milk boyled with bread, or a ſpoon full of ſyrup of Maſtich or old Treakle, and preſently eat a piece of bread ſopt in Malmſie wine. Likewiſe it is profitable to apply a plaiſter of bread to the belly, and ſoles of the feet. Alſo a Pill of Laudanum Opiat is preſent remedy. Sometimes it is neceſſary, if the ſick be not eaſily prone to vomit, to help nature with broath given without bread, barley-broath, or oyl mixt with water.

^[222] Cathartick Vegetables.

1. Laxative powder of Diaſena. ℞. Leaves of Sena, Cream of Tartar, of each ℥ j. Anniſeeds, Cloves, Caſſia lignea, Galangal, Diagridium, of each ʒ j; Reduce theſe to a moſt fine powder. Doſe, from ʒ ſs to ʒ j ſs at moſt, taken in the whole ſubſtance in convenient liquor. In infuſion the Doſe to ℥ ſs.

2. Panchymagogon Vegetable of Crollius, and that which hath been by me added, or any other compound of both. Doſe, from Gr. xvj, to ʒ ſs: See Crollius his Notes.

3. Extract of Rubarb, which is made no otherwiſe then with water of Succory, Endive or Centuary, with certain drops of the Oyl of Tartar, without any other compoſition; yet it may, if need require, be ſharpned with Diagridium, alſo with Gum-guttimaw, prepared into an Elatery by grinding it upon a marble with certain drops of Spirit of Vitriol, Oyl of Anniſeeds, Fennel, Cynamon, Angelica and Citron, with reſpect both to the Diſeaſe and Patient.

4. So is the Extract of Sena, with water of Cynamon after the ſame manner prepared, as the Extract of Rubarb. Doſes of theſe from ℈ j to ℈ ij.

5. Extract of ^[223] Mechoachanna made with Vinegar, and reduced to a clammy ſubſtance.

6. Extract of the root of Eſula-minor is prepared after the ſame manner: See Crollius his Notes.

7. Extract of the root of the true black Hellebore, with Majoran water, or water of Meliſſa, and Oyl of Tartar. Doſe, from ℈ ſs to xvj or xx Gr. Some extract it with good wine: See Crollius his Notes.

8. With theſe may be numbred the roots of Hellebore prepared with Phlegme of Vitriol, and is thus prepared: ℞. Roots of true Hellebore, moyſten them with Phlegm of Vitriol that firſt ariſeth in rectifying ſpirit of Vitriol, in a glaſs diſh over a gentle heat of Embers, then by ſtirring them with a wooden ſpattle, the ſtink exhaled from the roots, takes with it the venome to it ſelf: Continue moiſtning them, and keep them in a gentle heat till the ſtink be all evacuated, and the roots yield a grateful odour, wholly waxing black. Dry them carefully, yet ſo as they may remain ſomewhat moiſt. Doſe, from ℈ ſs, to ℈ j.

9. Extract of Coloquintida.

10. Scammony wrought together with Vinegar, or the Extract of Scammony ſimply made with Vinegar. Doſe, from Gr. viij to xij.

11. Hereto may be referr'd Rulands Golden Spirit of Life, which is nothing elſe ſave the eſſence of the Trochus of Alhandal extracted with ſpirit of Malmſie wine. Doſe, from ℥ ſs to ℥ j.

12. Specificum-purgans of Paracelſus: See Crollius Notes.

Electuary of Sena Leaves.

℞. Electuary of Cinamon ſix drams, leaves of Sena Oriental ℥ v. make infuſion in lb iv of the beſt wine, for two dayes keep it in a warm place[•] Boyle them gently, and preſs them out: Extract through a ſtrainer ℥ ix of the pulpe of boyled Raiſons, put to them ℥ v of pulpe of Caſſia: If you deſire it ſhould be ſtronger, add ℥ ij of Electu. Lenit. and of Oyl of Nutmegs made by expreſſion ʒ ſs: Make theſe into an Electuary. Doſe, from ʒ vi to viij or x by it ſelf, or with ℈ ſs of Diatartar.

Panchymagogon Vegetable.

V. ℞ Of Coloquintida the pulpe truly cleanſed from the kernels ʒ vj, Leaves of Sena Orient. without ſtalks ℥ iv, Rubarb ℥ ſs, Wallwort ſeeds ℥ j ſs, root of black Hellebore prepared, Agarick-trochiſcated, of each ℥ j, Cinamon, Cloves, of each ʒ ij: Theſe being bruiſed, ſteep them in ſpirit of wine not rectified, covering them three fingers in a veſſel exceedingly well cloſed. Set it to digeſt in a warm place for ſixteen dayes, that the ſpirit of wine may be tinged, pour off what is tinged, and pour on more till it will yield no more tincture. Then ℞. of Elatery ʒ ij, juice of Aloes ℥j, pour on them good ſpirit of Wine, adding ſome drops of Oyl of Vitriol or Oyle of Sulphur per Campane, in a veſſel exactly cloſed, ſet it in a warm place for certain dayes, then pour it off through a filter, preſs it with your finger, and thicken it with gentle heat, and put it to the Extract above made. ℞. Alſo a convenient quantity of the beſt Scammony, grind it very ſmall upon a Marble, and imbibe it with ſpirit of Vitriol, adding ſome drops of Oyl of Anniſeeds (to ℥j of Seammony is added ſpirit of Vitriol, or Oyl of Sulphur per Campan. ℈ ſs, and Oyl of Anniſ. ſix drops,) work theſe diligently into a Maſſe clammy like pitch. This tincture doth excellently correct Scammony; for when the power of heat grows ſtrong, which ariſes from the Mercury and volatile Salt, by this means the corroding property of Salt, by mortification, through the contrary working produced by ſpirit of Vitriol and Oyl of Anniſeeds, is depreſt and reduced to a beneficial operation. Evaporate the aforeſaid extracted Maſſe, with Roſe or Majoran water till it be dry. Then ℞. the former pulveriſate Extract, and add of the Extract of Scammony ʒ vj, and Oyl of Nutmegs by expreſſion ʒ ij; beat theſe up in a Mortar, and keep them for uſe. Doſe, from Gr. xiij. to ℈ j. or ʒ ſs. made up in form of a Pill, or taken in Prunes, Raiſons, or a roaſted Apple. The Extract of Scammony alone moyſtened with ſyrup of Roſes may be taken from Gr. xij. to xx. It purgeth gently without moleſtation: Alſo the ſame Extract may be uſed inſtead of Coloquintida, being incorporated with Mercury, prepared as ſhall be thought fit.

Extract, or Roſin of Scammony.

℞. j. ℥. of the beſt Scammony beaten ſmall in a Mortar, anointing the Peſtle with Oyl of Almonds, put this in a glaſs, and pour upon it Endive or Roſewater, till it be covered three fingers, then ſtop it very cloſe, and ſet it in a warm place for three dayes. The water tinged with a duſkie colour cleanſe from its feces, filter it, and take of the Menſtruum, by a kindly heat, or in Balneo Mariae, that the Extract may remain dry like powder. Of this give jv. v. or vj Gr. with ℈ j. of vitriolated Tartar, or rather vitriolate Tartar impregnated with the tincture of Scammony. ℞. Afterward the tincture of Scammony, filter it, then mix it with ℥ ij of Vitriolated Tartar, ſo mixt ſet it in Balneo, and by drying remove the Menſtruum; It purgeth downwards, and removes all obſtructions, if mixed with v. Gr. of Cathartick; it may be given in Panchymagogon, in ſolutive ſyrup of Roſes or Violets, or diſſolved in honey of Roſes. Or thus, ℞. Of vitriolated Tartar ℈ j. of Honey of Roſes ℥ j, Elecampane wine ℥ jj, mix them.

In the Dropſie, for the expelling groſs and watry humours, and in Melancholy and Phlegmatick Feavers, it is given with good ſucceſs, being wrought together with Oximel, and the water or decoction of Bugloſs.

In the Quartane, omitting generally all others, theſe ſubſequent Pills are of excellent uſe. ℞ Extract of Germander, Centuary minor, of each ℈ ſs, Black Pepper Gr. jv. Oyl of Aniſeeds, Gr. iij. of Cynamon Gr. ij. make them up, and take them all in the morning.

Cream of Tartar in convenient broths, or ſuch as are boyled with Wild Alexander and Fennel roots. Doſe from ʒ ſs to ʒ j or ij. This may be fortified with Salt Gems or Diagridium; As for Example, ℞. Cream of Tartar, ʒ j, Diagridium iij. Gr. Mix this in Broth, and give it to the ſick three hours before meat: Or, ℞. Gum ^[224] Guttemaw vj. Gr. Cream of Tartar ℈ j. Mix them.

In Hypocondriack Melancholy nothing more excellent; For, if for certain dayes ʒ ſs or ℈ jj, be given in the decoction of Capers, and outwardly to the left Hypocondriack a plaiſter of Gum-ammoniack diſſolved in vinegar of Squills be applyed, it mightily helps the Aged, and ſuch as have obſtructions in the Stomack.

In Obſtructions, ℞. Cream of Tartar, and vitriolate Tartar, of each ʒ ſs. Or Cream of Tartar ʒ iv. Salt of Wormwood ʒ j: Make a powder.

This Cathartick is famous for expelling Melancholly, if ʒ ſs of Cream of Tartar, and ℈ j. of vitriolate Tartar be added, with viij or x Gr. of Extract of Scammony in broth or wine: This by looſening the belly doth not only remove all impurities, but is alſo exceeding aperitive; therefore may be uſed in all manner of obſtructions, inſtead of a digeſtive or opening Medicine: The manner thus; ℞. Cream of Tartar from ʒ ſs to ʒ j, of Tartar vitriolate from ℈ j. to ʒ ſs, it muſt be taken in broth: If uſed inſtead of a digeſtive or aperitive Medicine, give it twice a day three hours before meat, with broth, or with ʒ ij. of Electuary of Sena, or ſyrup of Canella, or any other proper Electuary, liquid, or ſyrup whatſoever. Let the Patient after taking of it walk a little.

Laxative Anniſeeds.

Anniſ. is made laxative, when to every ℥ of confection of Anniſ. are added ℈ ij of powder of Scammony, or if thought fit, of Mercur. vitae, or dulcis, according to diſcretion. Alſo it will not ſeem incongruous, if with the infuſion of Antimony, or Crocus of mettals, or glaſs of Antimony, ſugar of Roſes be diſſolved, (after this manner Catharticks are made) and cerefully mixed with the whole, as Crollius teacheth: Or if you will prepare Scammony thus; Upon the powder ſprinkle certain drops of ſpirit of vitriol, work it exactly together, then dry it again and pulveriſate. Doſe of Anniſ. from ʒ j. to Infants and others.

Laxative Rayſons.

Rayſons are made Laxative, if macerated in ſome purging decoction; when they have imbibed a ſufficient quantity of the decoction, take them off. If you deſire to have them ſtronger, add the infuſion of flowers of glaſs of Antimony, or rather Crocus of mettals, according to diſcretion.

Mineral Catharticks.

1. Mercurius dulcis, or Panchymagogon of Quercitanus, fortified with Mercu. vitae, ſo as xvj. Gr. of Mercu. dulcis may hold ij Gr. of Merc. vitae.

Note. This mixture for certain hours muſt be well grownd upon a Marble, for ſo the vomative force of Mercurius vitae will be weakned, and with the Mercu. dulcis will ſo much the more kindly work downward.

2. Pills of the flowers of Antimony corrected work much downward.

3. The Emetick powder, or Mercu. vitae, with the flowers of butter of Antimony, have place alſo among vomitories, being powerfull in purgation and vomiting. Such are the flowers of Antimony corrected or turned into a buttery Oyl, and precipitated in common water. The vomitory force is taken away by working it with common Salt upon a Marble for ſome time, and afterward the Salt taken away by edulcoration with common water: The remaining powder given in the former uſuall Doſe moves the belly much.

4. Sol vitae or precipitate, deſcribed by Rhenan, p. 34 and 35.

5. The Coralline Arcanum of Paracelſus, made by Crollius.

6. Sweet Oyl of Antimony. The Antimony muſt be calcined to a perfect whiteneſs, then in Balneo with vinegar (ſome uſe ſpirit of wine) extract a ſaline eſſence, pour off the vinegar, and extract the ſame eſſence again with rain water, filter it through brown paper often, by repeating the labour the ſalt becomes moſt bright, which in a cold Cellar will moiſten and diſſolve into a red Oyl ſweet as ſugar, ſeven drops of which will gently purge the belly.

℞. Antimony melted with Iron, calcine them firſt with Sulphur, afterward alone as for Glaſs, and then thou mayſt have the aſtringent ſweet Oyl of Antimony.

7. Gum of Antimony, common Mercu. vitae, put them in a Retort, expel the volatile parts with gentle fire: They may be diſtilled in Oyl, that which remains put in a crucible, when it becomes glaſs of the colour of Gum, remove it. Doſe, ij or iij Gr. by it ſelf, or in infuſion.

8. Purging Glaſs. The glaſs of Antimony is made into a true Chiliſt laxative in the manner following: ℞. Glaſs of Antimony pulveriſate ℥ j, leiſurely pour upon it Spirit of Vitriol well rectified ℥ j, mix theſe diligently in a Mortar, and in a diſh dry them gently over a ſoft fire; afterward pour on the ſame quantity of ſpirit of Vitriol, and dry it again; this do ſeven times, alwayes taking heed the powder be well dryed. Then ℞. Maſtich ℥ j, pour upon it lb j. of ſpirit of wine, let it digeſt for four hours; pour off the ſpirit of wine, and in it macerate the prepared glaſs of Antimony for three dayes. Theſe flowers or glaſs, with the ſp. of wine, put into a Crucible, and ſet fire of the ſp. of wine till it be all conſumed, that it may be done effectually; when the flame finds no more matter to feed it, then ſet the Crucible in the fire, that all the ſpirit may be exhaled; the remaining powder continue drying in a glaſs diſh over a gentle heat of aſhes for twelve hours. Doſe, from iv. Gr.

That theſe Medicaments may be taken with more delight, they may be mixed with conſerve of Roſes, or conſerve of ſugar of Roſes, or any other, to a juſt conſiſtency. When it begins to wax hot, take it out of the diſh, and ſpread it upon a clean table, and with a knife ſhape it in form of Tablets of a convenient magnitude; to every Tablet put iv. Gr. of pulveriſate flowers, or glaſs of Antimony; theſe, when aptly formed, dry: Or, ℞. Sugar of Roſes, with a little Roſe-water, beat theſe in a Mortar to a maſſe. To ſome of this add a Doſe of prepared Antimony, mix it well, and with ſome convenient Inſtrument ſhape it in your hand to a form, and ſo proceed until you have a quantity. Or you may knead wheat flower with Roſe and Cinamon-water, and ſo make a maſſe: Theſe two ſorts of Cakes muſt be boyled in ſome convenient veſſel, and each of them be ſprinkled with a Doſe of the prepared glaſs of Antimony, or confected Pears, in each of them make a hole, and therein put the ſaid purging Doſe, exactly cloſing up the hole again; make the Confection not too moiſt. The ſame may be done in any other Confected fruits.

9. Laxative Mercury. ℞. Mercu. viv. a convenient quantity, upon which pour Oyl of Sulphur per Campane, let it riſe a fingers breadth above the Mercury, ſet this ſo long in hot aſhes till by heat the matter be coagulated, which will be within three hours; cover the veſſel, with paper, through which the volatile ſpirits may have paſſage; Then cool the veſſel, and take out the matter, and if any of the Mercu. viv. happen to remain in the bottom, ſeparate it; the pulveriſate matter put into a Crucible, and let it ſtand in an open fire for one hour till the whole be red hot. This being done, remove the Crucible, and put the matter into warm water, and it will become a moſt bright powder; pour off that water, and pour on other, ſo waſh it, and then dry it. Put it afterward into a convenient veſſel, and digeſt it with ſpirit of wine fifteen dayes. Then pour off the ſpirit of wine, and lay the Mercury a drying upon hot iron plates, that it may be exceedingly well dryed. Doſe from vj Gr. to x.

Note. That Mercur. dulcis ſublimate may be given to xvj. Gr. In a body of evil digeſtion it purgeth much more then in another not ſo evil; to ſuch it may be given to xxx Gr.

10. Panacea, common white Mercury. Diſſolve Mercury in Aqua-jortis, in the ſolution pour ſalt water, that the Mercury may be precipitated, which cleanſed by often waſhing from all its ſaltneſs, may be given with Turpentine from v. to x, or xvj. Gr.

11. Flowers of Antimony corrected; the flowers muſt firſt be whitened in the following manner. ℞. A pot or large Cucurbit of Earth, nigh unto the bottom of which there muſt be a hole, unto this being ſet in a furnace muſt be applyed four or five other pots with holes in their bottoms, ſo as they may aptly ſet one within another; on the uppermoſt pot, place a Limbeck with a crookt neck bending downward, make a gentle fire that the undermoſt pot may be degrees wax hot, then through the hole in the loweſt pot inject ℥ ſs of pulveriſate Antimony; which being done, the flowers will preſently aſcend into the upper pots, then forthwith ſtop the hole with a convenient ſtopple, leave it for an hour, continuing the fire that the loweſt pot may be hot; the hour paſt inject another ℥ ſs of pulveriſate Antimony, and again leave it for an hour: This labour muſt be repeated often. In the beginning ſome Phlegm is alwayes wont to diſtill through the a Limbeck; when it ſo doth, ſtop the neck cloſe with paper, and continue the ſublimation as aforeſaid. For the Correcting the Flowers, water of Honey may be thus made; ℞. Honey, and diſtill it with gentle fire, or in Balneo; that which firſt comes off will be unſavoury; (yet that which follows will be ſharp as vinegar) this with an equal portion of rectified ſpirit of wine mixed, pour into a convenient glaſs upon the Flowers, covering them with the water and ſpirit four ſingers. In this manner the Flowers may be circulated in the Sun, or other hot place for a month, then the Menſtruum being removed, dry the flowers, and keep them for uſe. You will ſee the violence of flowers of Antimony ariſing from their crudity, taken away by digeſtion in this noble Menſtruum, and ſo will move the belly without vomiting. Doſe v, vj or vij Gr.

12. Mercury with Sol. ℞. Of Sol purified one part, of Quick ſilver ſix parts, make an Amalgama according to Art, evaporate the Quick-ſilver from the Amalgama over a gentle fire, the calx of Sol will remain in the bottom.

℞. This Calx of Sol, with other ſix parts of Mercury carefully work it again into an Amalgama according to Art, ſo as all the calx may be diſſolved in the Mercury and become one Homogeneal body. Put this Amalgama into a ſmall Retort luted, and pour on Aqua Fortis, till it be covered three fingers, place the Retort in aſhes to digeſt for a day with moderate heat. The next day with a ſtronger fire cauſe the Aqua fortis to diſtill into the Receiver adjoyned to the Retort; ſtill encreaſe the fire till the bottom of the Retort be very hot, and all the Corroſive Spirits of Aqua fortis be diſtill'd: Then let the veſſel cool, and take out the matter, crumble it to pieces, and again put it into the Retort, and pour on the Aqua fortis before extracted; diſtill it again with ſtrong fire as before, that the Retort may be very hot in the bottom. This being done, cool the veſſel and take out the matter, which will be exceeding ruddy; what ſhall happen to be ſublimed to the ſides of the Retort, throw away. ℞. A ſquare plate of Iron, heat it in the fire very hot, then ſprinkle the Mercurial powder upon it, that it may be very well dryed, that that which is volatile may be evaporated: When the plate waxes cold, take off the matter, and in a cloſe veſſel preſerve it for uſe. It purgeth very gently without provocation to vomit, unleſs it be hindred by the impurities of the veins in the upper region of the Belly or Ventricle. Doſe from iij Gr. to viij, with a little Turpentine, or extract of Coloquintida, or in defect of theſe with Pills of the leſſer Cochia, or others. It is a moſt excellent Arcanum in the Dropſie, French Sickneſs, all ſcabbineſs and deſluxions: Likewiſe when the body abounds with Phlegmatick humours, it is of ſingular uſe.

Note. In the adminiſtring Mercury howſoever prepared, this muſt be diligently minded.

1. That Pills are the moſt convenient; for otherwiſe the Mercury lying too long in the mouth, may cauſe the Ptyaliſm, and occaſion tumors and inflammation by attracting from all parts the watry humours through its affinity with the ſame.

2. In incorporating Mercury alwayes obſerve, to every drop of Mercury muſt be added one drop of Oyl of Sulphur, for this will repreſs its malignity, fix its volatility, becauſe it tends upward, and corrects the ſymptomes which it brings.

3. At the moſt within two hours after the taking of Mercury let broth be given, and half an hour after that, Food, that it may not too long remain in the Ventricle.

4. It muſt not too often be given to Chollerick perſons, by reaſon of its attracting watry humours, which may be prejudicial to them.

5. That it may be given with Turpentine, or extract of Coloquintida: ℞. Of Coloquintida, not freſh, but what hath been kept ſome years without the kernels lb ſs, pure Scammony ℥ iv. cut them, and extract them with ſpirit of wine before uſed, or not rectified: Take off the feces, and put the tinged Menſtruum into a Cucurbit, and in Balneo with ſpirit of wine reduce it to the conſiſtency of honey or Pills.

Diaphoreticks.

1. Mineral Bezoar alone. Doſe from Gr. vj to xij or more in ſome convenient vehicle, either Card. bened. water, Cinamon water, or Treacle: See Crollius.

2. Mineral Solar, Bezoar, Doſe the ſame.

3. Lunar Bezoar, which is thus made; Diſſolve ſilver in Aqua fortis, let it digeſt ſo long till the ſolution become a green juice, abſtract the Aqua fortis by a Limbeck to the conſiſtency of honey, and from the ſilver with ſpirit of wine extract a green tincture; this extract repeat often till it will tinge no more: The Spirit of wine taken away, add to the remaining tincture butter of Antimony diſſolved in Spirit of Vitriol, and by diſtilling it till it be dry, two or three times fix it, in the ſame manner as common Bezoar is fixed.

4. Diaphoretick Antimony, or flowers of white Antimony fixed: Doſe from ℈ ſs to ℈ j. It is often given with conſerve of Roſes, or ſome other convenient water, or with Treacle: It powerfully expells old inveterate humours by ſweat.

5. Panacea, or fixed Sulphur of Antimony, is made in this manner. From the Cinabar of Antimony gathered in the neck of the Retort after the diſtill'd butter of Antimony, the red Sulphur muſt firſt be drawn forth thus: Make a moſt ſtrong Lixivium with aſhes of Hearts-eaſe, or Calx vive, as the cuſtome is, with which exactly purified and filtred, boyle Cinabar of Autimony pulveriſated for three or four hours in an Iron ſkellet. The Lixivium will ſtill remain red by reaſon of the Sulphur, but the Argent-vive will run in the bottom in flux. The Lixivium tinged, by inclination ſeparate, and while it is hot filter it through brown paper, and put it again where it was for certain hours; ſo the Sulphur of Antimony will be precipitate in form of a red powder, which ſeparated from the Lixivium muſt afterward be edulcorated with common water, then dryed with gentle heat. Of this Sulphur and Regulus of Antimony ℞. Of each Gr. v. and ℥ j. of Oyl of Sulphur per Campan. or Oyl of Vitriol ℥ iij. digeſt them in a glaſs Retort for certain dayes and nights in a warm place; then diſtill them in ſand at leaſt three or four times, encreaſe the ſire vehemently for twelve hours, and the whole will remain fixt, which take out and waſh with Roſe water. Of this ℞ ℥ j, Salt or Magiſtery of Corals ʒ ij, mix them exactly, and reduce them to powder. Of Panacaea or Sulphur of Antimony, the Doſe is from Gr. x to xv. It wonderfully provokes ſweating, chiefly in Malignant and Epidemical Diſeaſes, being given in proper ſudoriſerous waters. It is ſometime given in Conſerve or Mithridate, or with a decoction of ſhavings of Harts-horn.

6. Aqua Peſtilentialis of Crollius in Specificks: Doſe from ſs a ſpoonfull to a ſpoonful.

7. Paracelſus his Diaphoretick in per-acutis, or Mixtura ſimplex. Doſe ʒ j.

8. Alcholiſate ſpirit of Tartar, of which Crollius. Doſe from ʒ j. to ʒ ij.

9. The Bezoar-ſtone Gr. vj or vij, if daily, as in Quotidian Diſeaſes; in Palpitation of the heart Gr. ij or iij are uſed in convenient liquors.

10. Cinabar of Antimony, with a like quantity of Magiſtery of Coral and Pearls mixt. If an equal weight of Magiſtery of Mans ſcull be added to this mixture, it will be an excellent Diaphoretick in the Epilepſie. Doſe of the former Gr. viij to xij. Of the latter from Gr. xvj to xx.

11. The Arcanum of Cardu. Bened. Doſe Gr. v. vj or viij.

Alſo Salt of Card. Bened. diſſolved in Spirit of Salt Nitre, and again reduced to Cryſtalls. Doſe ℈ j. It is highly commended in Quartanes.

12. Engliſh Aurum Potabile, Doſe, one drop diſſolved in Malmeſie.

13. Dr. Hartmane's Stove, thus made: Make a ſquare Cup-bord of oaken bords, five foot in height, two foot in breadth, and four or five foot in the length. In the upper covering there muſt be a hole, through which the head may be put, the boards of the Cover muſt therefore be moveable. In the forepart make a door with a glaſs window, that may open and ſhut; in the hinder part make handles of Iron wherewith to move or carry it: In the bottom make a wooden grate, in the middle a ſeat, with a foot-ſtool near adjoyning to the grate to ſet the feet upon; Under the wooden grate of all the four ſides, make moveable wooden ſhutters, through which in Iron pans (Tin pans will be ſpoiled with the vinegar) may be put hot vinegar, or burning wine; the vapour ariſing from the wine or vinegar, will ſtrike through the Stove all over the body, except the head. Sometimes a decoction of (Aromatick odours, or) Herbs, with reſpect to the neceſſity of the Diſeaſe, may be conveyed hot through a wooden pipe, the vapours of which, together with burning ſpirit of wine put into the Stove will much better provoke ſweating: Perform this as need ſhall be, and reaſon direct.

14. Flowers of Antimony: ℞. Calcined Antim. lb ſs, Salt of Tartar ℥ j; ſublime theſe, that the flowers of Antim. together with the Salt of Tartar may be elevated to the ſecond and third Pot; then waſh them twice in ſimple Roſe-water: So thou haſt Diaphoretick flowers.

15. ℞. Harts-horn prepared ℈ j and ſs, Magiſtery of Pearls ℈ j, Bezoarſtone Gr. v; make a powder: It may be taken with ℥ j of Carduus Bened. water.

16. From ^[225] Tophus ſtones or Harts-horns green with the blood in them, is made a ſudoriferous Medicine, moſt profitable for all malignant Diſeaſes, being cut into very thin ſlices, and diſtill'd in a Retort ſet in Balneo, either with dew, or by it ſelf with a little good wine, untill all the liquor go off. Doſe ſs a ſpoonful by it ſelf, or with a little Opiate, or Conſerved flowers of Citron Oranges, or in convenient liquors, in all burning, malignant and epidemical ^[226] Diſeaſes.

17. Treacle-water, ℞. Ariſtolochy of both ſorts, Angelica, Dragon, Cypreſs, Tormentill, Scorzonera, Elecampane, Pentaphyl, Valerian, Dittany of each ℥ j. Wormſeed, Pimpernel, Olſnicium, of each ℥ iij; Bayberries rectified ʒ iij; Juniper berries ʒ vj, Citron ſeeds ʒ j and ſs; Card. bened. ſeeds, and of Mountain Siler of each ʒ j; Galangal, ſweet Aloes, Citron, Sanders, of each ℈ iv; Orange-peel, Citron-peel, of each ℥ j; Flowers of Citron ʒ vj; Flowers of Scordium j handfull; of Devils-bit, Verveine, Card. bened. Scabious, of each ſs a handful; Flowers of Berrage, Bugloſs, St. Johns-wort, of each ſs a handfull. Juice of Sorrel [•] j and ſs; of Sage, Scabious, Borrage of each ſs lb, of the beſt wine lb iv; of Camphire ℥ j and ſs; of the beſt Methridate ℥ j and ſs; Treacle Androm. ʒ ij; wine of Pomgranate lb j; Spirit of wine ℥ iv: Cut, bruiſe, and infuſe theſe together, for eight dayes digeſt them in a warm place, and afterward diſtill them in Balneo.

18. Treacle Vinegar. ℞. root of Biſtort, Gentian, Pimpernel, Angelica, Tormentill, of each ʒ x; Bay-berries, Juniper-berries, of each ℥ j; Nutmeds ʒ v; Shavings of Lignum Sanctum ℥ ij; Worm-ſeed ʒ ſs; white Sanders ʒ iij; Leaves of Rue, Worm-ſeed, Scordium of each ſs a handful; Flowers of Tunica, Bugliſs, of each one handful and ſs; Treacle Androm. Mithridate, of each ʒ vj. Pownd, bruiſe, and make theſe into Vinegar, infuſe them in wine for eight dayes, then diſtill them in Balneo.

Diureticks.

1. Water of Peach-kernels, macerated in Malmſie or other rich wine, for five or ſix dayes, afterward diſtill'd in Balneo or aſhes: One ſpoonfull of this given is exceeding efficacious.

2. White Flints gathered out of the River, burn them in the fire, and extinguiſh them in rich wine; do this often untill they be wholly reduced to powder: One draught of this wine filtred will preſently expell urine, by reaſon of the Salt of flints: for Salt within the body ſtops the Urine, which is cured by other Salt.

3. Two or three or four drops of Oyl of Wax, in the water of great Nettle roots, will forcibly expell Urine: The reines and ſides muſt be anointed with Oyl of Scorpions and Wax, alſo the Peritoneum with the ſame Oyl.

Oyl of Wax.

℞. Of Wax lb j of wood-aſhes after the Salt is extracted ℥ iv, diſtill them in a low Cucurbit or Retort in aſhes over a gentle fire: That which firſt comes off will be coagulated like butter; wherefore the Orifice of the Limbeck, or neck of the Retort, muſt be cloſed often; with a hot cole moyſten what ſticks in the neck, that it may deſcend into the Receiver: It muſt be rectified once and again by common water put into the Retort.

4. Volatil Salt of Amber, of Crollius; ſee his Notes.

Salt of Amber.

The fixed Salt of Amber is made of the Caput Mortuum, calcined in an earthen furnace after the diſtillation of Oyl, and of the extracted Calx of Salt: Doſe, from ℈ j, to ʒ ſs in convenient liquor.

5. Spirit of Salt, eſpecially Sea-ſalt provokes Urine exceedingly: Doſe, from iij drops to vj or x, with Fountain water, water of Wild-alexander, or Alkakeny.

6. Spirit of Vitriol made of Vitriol per ſe: the ſame Doſe with two parts of Vinegar.

7. Aqua-vitae, j ſpoonfull.

8. Tincture or ſulphur of Tartar: Four or eight drops of this given in wine or other liquor will vehemently by Urine expell diſeaſes of the bowels; and to admiration, the barrenneſs of the womb, occaſioned either from Medicaments, or by the contraction of Nature, will wonderfully reſtore; it is moſt commodious for the Aged: See Crollius his Notes.

9. A Diuretick Julep: ℞. Salt-Prunella from ʒ ſs to ʒ j; water of Onions, and wild Alexander from ℥ iij to jv; of the prepared Syrup of Onions or Violets only, or of the juice of Borrage or Lemons ℥ ij.

10. Diuretick Oximel in moſt frequent uſe with ſome Phyſitians is thus made; ℞. Valerian, Vincetox, Eringo, of each ℥ an ſs. Herb Origan, Hyſop, Betony, Scabious, Hore-hound, of each j handful; Fennel-root, wild Alexander, of each ʒ vj; Anniſeed, Fennel-ſeeds of each ℥ ij; Broom flowers, Elder-flowers, of each iij parts; Honey ſtrained lb ij, Vinegar of Squills lb ſs, Fountain water iv lb; mix them, and let them gently ſimmer over a fire for a little time, then ſet them in a warm place to co-operate for eight dayes; boyle them, and preſs them out: Make an Oximel according to Art. Doſe, from ℥ ij to iv, or vj in urgent neceſſity.

Confortatives.

1. Salt of Pearls, and Magiſtery. Doſe, from Gr. vi or x, to xx.

Note. In Crollius Notes, you muſt not exceed Gr. xv.

2. Syrup of Pearls: There is ſyrup of Coralls prepared by Quercetanus, which is alſo ſaid to be Confortative; in imitation whereof, the ſyrup of Pearls may be made, if according to the Authors mind, the Pearls be diſſolved and digeſted in purified juice of Lemmons, and of that ſolution a ſyrup made, as he teacheth in ſyrup of Corrals.

3. The Arcanum of Pearls: Doſe, Gr. xv or xx: By reaſon of the ſpirit of Guaiacum, with which it is prepared, it moſt excellently purgeth the blood in Lues-venerea: See afterward in the Venereal Cure.

4. Salt of Coralls.

5. Magiſtery of Corals.

6. Tincture of Corals. Doſe, from Gr. vi to x or xv: See Crollius.

7. Elixir Proprietatis of Paracelſus. Doſe, from drops vito xxv in convenient vehieles: See Crollius his Notes.

8. Oyl of Cinamon: Doſe, from Gr. iij to iv.

9. Confortative Balſoms, concerning which ſee Crollius, &c. Balſom of Cynamon is thus: ℞. Oyl of Nutmegs made by expreſſion, what quantity you pleaſe, extract the Tincture with Spirit of Wine, untill the Oyl ſettle in the bottom white, and as it were without ſavour: ℞. This, and add to it of the extract of Cinamon ʒ vj, ſet it in hot aſhes, till they be incorporated, which being done, add ʒ ij of diſtill'd Oyl of Cynamon; mix theſe exceeding well, and keep for uſe. Doſe, Gr. vj in water of Meliſſa, or other Cordiall water, or elſe with ſome Conſerve or Cordial Opiate: It comforteth all the principal parts, eſpecially a cold ſtomack, the heart and brain; wherefore in ſwounings, and defect of the mind, it is a ſingular remedy: The heart may alſo be anointed with it.

10. Engliſh Aurum-Potabile.

11. Tranſparent Sol, of which Rhenan. lib. ſole è puteo, &c.

12. Confortative-water.

13. Aqua Magnanimitatis, of which in The marrow of Diſtillations, Lib. 2. Tr. 8.

14. Rectified Amber, which Rudolph the Emperour uſed often, they ſay he received the Compoſition from Elizabeth Queen of England; which is thus,

℞. Of Amber-greeſe pure and proved eight parts, of moſt odoriferous musk one part, of moſt white Sugar ſs a part: All theſe muſt be throughly well beaten to powder with burning Spirit of Roſes; as long, and as often as you are pouring on the Spirit of Roſes, you muſt keep ſtirring of it; then again by little and little pour on more till it be almoſt dry; then as before, beat it up, and keep for uſe. Doſe, the quantity of a ſmall Pea in Wine, or other Convenient Liquor: It exceedingly comforts the bowels, and mightily ſtirs up the procreative faculty.

15. Spirit of Soot, with the Oyl of the ſame; which is thus:

℞. Of the beſt ſoot, bright like black (Roſin or) Gum, (that which ſticks to Furnaces is more proper being better) what quantity you pleaſe; fill a Retort of glaſs well coated, or of earth up to the neck, apply to it a moſt capacious Receiver, diſtill it by degrees in an open gentle fire at firſt, afterward encreaſe the fire that the Phelgm may be drawn off, with all the Spirits, which will begin to wax white, together with the Oyl, which at firſt will be yellowiſh, afterward red; ſeparate the Phlegm by a ſeparatory: The Spirits with the Oyl digeſt over a fire for ſome time, afterward pour on half ſo much Spirit of Wine, and diſtill them often. With the Spirit of Wine will come forth the Spirit of Soot together with the Oyl, in ſmell like Camphire; moſt excellently well rectified. Calcine the Caput-mortuum, and from thence extract a Salt, after the uſual manner, which reſerve as a moſt excellent Curative in ulcerated Cancers: This Salt is extracted with Vinegar, in which Liquor being ſet in a cold moiſt place, it is again diſſolved; with this a Cancerated Ulcer being annointed two or three times, the venome will like a vapour be viſibly extracted: Then being gently annointed with the aforeſaid Oyl ſeveral times, it will begin to skin, and in five or ſix dayes of its own accord be perfectly cured. Doſe of the Oyl is from two drops to three in Wine, or any other convenient vehicle; of the Spirit from Gr. vj to ℈ ſs: Three drops of the Oyl given in Vinegar to one in an Agony, will wonderfully refreſh and reſtore him: Therefore in the greateſt danger we may ſafely uſe this Medicine; if after the taking of this the ſweat plentifully iſſue forth, it is a certain ſign of health and recovery; if otherwiſe, death enſues.

If with our vulgar ſoot, Soot of the Larix or Oak-tree, be mixed, and after the uſual manner, a corrected Oyl be drawn forth, it will be much more prevalent in the Falling-ſickneſs, Swounings, and drawing together of the ſinews, it will comfortably diſſolve, and all the Animal Spirits powerfully excite and coroborate.

16. Eſſence of Pearls. ℞. Salt of Pearls made with Vinegar, what quantity you pleaſe, and pour on rectified Spirit of Wine till it be covered three fingers; in a veſſel hermetically cloſed, ſet it in hot aſhes to digeſt for eight or ten dayes; In that time the Pearls will ſend forth their Eſſence like to thick Oyl upon the ſuperficies of the ſpirit of Wine: Separate this Oyl by inclination with ſpirit of Wine, from that which is underneath, and keep it in a veſſel well ſtopt: Pour freſh ſpirit of Wine upon the remaining Oyl, and digeſt it as before, and take off the Eſſence as often as any riſes, and put it to the former; Having gathered all the Eſſence, put it in a Cucurbit, and with moſt gentle heat draw off the ſpirit of Wine, till the Eſſence remain in the bottom like Oyl. Doſe, vj drops in Conſerve Opiat, or other decoction.

This Eſſence may moſt profitably be given with the following mixture; ℞. Seeds or Meliſſa ℥ j, Lettice ℥ ſs, Fennel-water ℥ x, water of Roſes ℥ iv: Make a mixture, whereof ℞. ℥ iv, of Eſſence of Pearles ʒ ij, mix them; three ſpoonfulls or more may be given, one ſpoonfull morning and night, or any other time, if neceſſity require. Now if the above-ſaid Operation ſeem too laborious, you may take Citrons, pare off the rindes, and preſs out the juice, and ſet it for certain dayes in Balneo, that it may purifie; then take Pearls bruiſed and waſht in White-wine, put them in a glaſs, cover them three fingers with the ſaid juice, and ſet it in hot aſhes for eight hours, you will ſee the Pearls diſſolve and be turned into a buttery Liquor; upon this pour diſtill'd May dew, or Meliſſa-water, that the ſolution of Pearls may diſſolve into it; pour off the water, and again pour on a ſufficient quantity of the aforeſaid juice, ſet it to digeſt, and pour on water as before; what is ſufficiently diſſolved take away. This labour muſt often be repeated, untill almoſt all be diſſolved, and the feces left very thin: Put all theſe Liquors together, and ſet them in aſhes over a gentle fire, and ſuffer the water and juice to be exhaled. You will find an impalpable powder, eaſie to be diſſolved in any Liquor, whoſe uſe is from Gr. vj, to ℈ ſs, with water of May-dew diſtill'd with Manna, or with Cinamon-water diſtill'd with Roſe or Bugloſs-water, or with Conſerves of the rindes or flowers of Citron.

17. Liquor of Hyacinth. ℞. Of powder of Hyacinth what quantity you pleaſe, with Sulphur vive of the like weight, (Minerals thus conjoyned cannot be reduced to the form of a plaiſter) mix them in a ſtrong Crucible, with a cover on the top, not luted; Calcine them firſt in an open gentle fire, then encreaſe the fire, at length make it moſt ſtrong, untill all the Sulphur be exhaled, and the powder when taken from the fire hath no more ſavour of the Sulphur: Then with common water diligently waſh it, and mix it with a convenient portion of prepared Vitriol-water, or of Salt Prunella, and in an open fire Calcine it again, untill with the Salt-nitre it become a maſſe red hot in the fire like Mettal: This being done, put it into warm water, that the Vitriol may be diſſolved; the powder of Hiacinth left in the bottom waſh with hot water, untill there be no more ſavour of the Vitriol; afterwards dry it, and pour upon it the Vinegar following; ℞. Of Vinegar lb vj, aſhes of the Herb Kali lb j, (if you cannot get Kali, make Turpentine Vinegar, of Vinegar and Turpentine, diſtill them together in a Retort, ſeparate the Oyl and Spirits from the water) pour the Vinegar into the Retort upon the aſhes leiſurely, leaſt it wax hot: Diſtill them in hot aſhes, make a Cohobation, in three times the Vinegar is made ſweet, and not at all tart, yet of great force for diſſolving all precious ſtones: Put the aforeſaid powder into this Vinegar, ſet it in hot aſhes for two dayes, keeping it alwayes ſtirring. Two dayes paſt, take off the Tincture, pour on other freſh Vinegar, and take off the Tincture, untill all the powder be diſſolved, and the feces left very thin in the bottom: All the Solution filter and exhale till it be dry; the ſalt of Hyacinth will remain, which muſt be often diſſolved and coagulated with common water, till all ſavour of the Vinegar be removed; or elſe ſprinkle in the ſolution ſome drops of Salt of Tartar made per diliquium, and the ſalt will precipitate the bottom, which with common water pour'd upon is freed from all its ſharpneſs. The uſe of this the ſame as Solution of Pearls.

Vinegar of Turpentine for Extracting Stones.

℞. Turpentine lb iij, pour upon it lb iij of Vinegar; diſtill them in ſand untill a red Oyl riſe up, then change the Receiver, ſeparate the Oyl of Turpentine from the Vinegar by a ſeparatory, and rectifie the Vinegar alone with Ginger.

18. Extract of Alkermes. ℞. Granes of Alkermes a ſufficient quantity, bruiſe them, and pour on them a convenient quantity of Roſe-water, tharpened with ſome drops of ſpirit of Vitriol or Sulphur, that the Roſe-water thus ſharpened may cover the Granes four fingers: Digeſt them in a hot place for four dayes. Take off the tinged water, and pour on more; do this as long as it will yield any Tincture. Diſtill the Tinctures in Balneo, or hot aſhes. The ſame extract may be made like other extracts with ſpirit of Wine.

Or preſs the juice of ripe Granes of Alkermes with a Preſs, digeſt it four dayes in Balneo, untill the juice be clear, and the feces remain in the bottom. The juice being clear pour it off, filter and pour it into a Cucurbit; diſtill it in Balneo, the diſtill'd water and juice keep apart, for in time of need they may be joyned and made into a Liquor: The ſame juice cleanſed may be kept for uſe, if boyled with ſs ſo much Sugar candied, either in hot aſhes or Balneo to the conſiſtency of a ſyrup. Doſe, from ℈ j to ij.

Engliſh Aurum potabile.

19. Of Franciſcus Antonius. Firſt, ſine Gold muſt be diſſolved in Aqua Regis, (oqua regis is made with [•] j of aqua fortis, with ℥ iv of ſalt Ammomack diſtill'd together by Retort in ſ[•]nd) the Solution being clear, pour it into a large glaſs, wider at the top then at bottom, and upon it pour Oyl of Tartar made per diliquium drop by drop, untill the oqua Regis become clear and white: If this ſign appear, be certain all the Calx is deſcended to the bottom. Let it reſt all night, and in the morning take off the Liquor, and waſh the Calx four or five times in common water, then dry it with moſt gentle fire.

Note. Beware leaſt the heat exceed, for as ſoon as ever the Calx toucheth the fire, it immediately takes flame and vaniſhes into Air; wherefore it is ſafer to dry it ſo much the more diligently in a Chimney corner, or in the Air, ſtirring it with a wooden Spattle.

To this Calx add half ſo much of pulveriſate Sulphur, mix them together, and in a Crucible in an open fire ſuffer the Sulphur to be ſet on fire; do this at firſt with a gentle fire, but in the end for one hour make a moſt ſtrong ſire, that the Calx may in a manner be reverberated, and become very little, which preſerve in a Phiol very well ſtopt.

Then make ſpirit of Urine. ℞. What quantity you pleaſe of the Urine of a found man that drinks Wine, put it in a Cucurbit well cloſed, and ſet it in Horſe-dung, or ſome other hot place to digeſt for forty dayes; the time of putrefaction being paſt, diſtill the Urine in ſand by a Limbeck, with a large Receiver annexed, till all the moyſture be diſtill'd; when it is diſtill'd the third time, rectifie it per Cohobia from the Caput mortuum, that at length the ſpirits may be duly elevated: Therefore put it in a Glaſs with a longer neck, with its Limbeck, and Receiver very well cloſed, diſtill it in ſand, and the ſpirit will be elevated in the Limbeck like Cryſtal, not at all attended with any watry humidity: This diſtillation muſt be continued till all the ſpirits be aſcended. What riſes by ſublimation, muſt be diſſolved in diſtill'd rain-water, and in a Glaſs as before diſtill'd: This muſt be done ſix times, in every repetition taking freſh rain-water; then put the Cryſtals in a Glaſs hermetically cloſed, and digeſt them for fifteen dayes with gentle heat in Balneo, untill they become an exceeding bright Liquor: To which Liquor muſt be added an equall weight of good ſpirit of Wine well rectified, and together for twelve dayes in Balneo be digeſted and united.

Now ℞. Calx of Sol, and on it pour the Menſtruum made of the ſpirit of Wine and Urine, till it be covered three ſingers, digeſt it with gentle heat till it become red as blood: Take off the Menſtruum ſo often as tinged, and digeſt it in Balneo for certain dayes; then with moſt gentle heat, extract the tinged ſpirit, without diſturbing the Feces; the ſalt will remain in the bottom in form of moſt red Oyl, of it ſelf yielding a delectable odour, reſolvible in what Liquor you pleaſe: This Oyl may therefore be uſed inſtead of the true Sol. Diſtil the ſame ſolution in Balneo or ſand; after the firſt part of the Menſtruum, with its remaining part, the Tincture of Sol will aſcend through the Limbeck in colour red as blood, leaving in the bottom, black, dry, ſooty, light earth. That Menſtruum which comes forth in the Tincture of Sol, muſt be ſeparated in Balneo blood-warm, and the Oyl remaining in the bottom only kept for uſe. This is that Aurum potabile, (which in England is uſed by Franciſous Antonius Phyſitian of London) ſo often ſpoken of in Germany, and other places; of which Gr. iv, vj or viij, in what manner ſoever exhibited, do wonderfully encreaſe ſtrength, and are powerful againſt every Diſeaſe, evacuating almoſt all by ſweat, and ſometime expell the malignity through the Emunctuory places.

Another way.

A thin plate of Gold diſſolved in ſpirit of Salt, abſtract the Menſtruum, the Calx will remain in the bottom, to which muſt be poured another Menſtruum made of the beſt rectified ſpirit of Wine and Salt of Wrine, (this Menſtruum muſt be ſet in gentle heat for fifteen dayes, that it may be united) thus is Sol diſſolved. This, together with the Menſtruum muſt be diſtill'd by a Limbeck in ſand, which being done, ſeparate the Menſtruum by gentle heat in Balneo, the Tincture of Sol will remain in the bottom.

20. Laſtly, ℞. A Capon or Partridge whole, or ſome part of the fleſh of Veal, cut them all together in very ſmall peices, and break the bones in a Mortar, and put them in ſome convenient Glaſs or Tin pan, with a little Cinamon or Saffron, cloſe the Glaſs (or Pan) very well, and put it into a pot full of boyling water, make it boyle with a good fire three hours: Then take out the fleſh, and preſs out the Liquor which will be excellent in taſte and ſmell, and preſently be congealed; but the fleſh will be hard and unſavoury. One ſpoonfull of this Liquor is given either by it ſelf, or with other broath.

^[227] Anodynes.

1. General Laudanum Opiat, (ſee Crollius his Notes and Opiology, &c.) is made as well without Opium as with it, that is, the Anodine is prepared with Sulphur of Vitriol, corrected and fixed.

2. Epileptick Laudanum, ſee afterward in Epilepſie.

3. Laudan. Suffocat. Doſe, of all theſe from Gr. ij, iij or iv, &c. See below in ſuffocation of the womb.

Laudanum without Opium.

℞. Filings of Iron moſt pure without duſt one part, common Vitriol two parts, beat theſe and mix them; afterward in a Cucurbit pour on Vinegar, till the matter be covered a little ſpace above. Boyle it, and coagulate with gentle fire in ſand till it be dry, which being done, encreaſe the fire that it may be ſomewhat red; Cool the veſſel, and take out the matter, grind it, and pour on Vinegar again till it be covered three fingers; digeſt it till the Vinegar be tinged, which will be in three dayes or thereabout: Take off the Vinegar without diſturbing the feces, and pour on more as often as you can take [•]ſt any Tincture, untill it will tinge no more. Upon the tinged Vinegarultred, ſprinkle ſome drops of Oyl of Tartar made per diliquium, and the Nurcotick Sulphur will ſink to the bottom, which muſt be often waſhed in common water, untill the water receive no more taſt or ſharpneſs from the Vitriol; for if this were not done, by reaſon of the preſent Salt of the Vitriol it would be nauſeous, and provoke vomiting. Now ℞. powder of red Sanders, and Citron, of each an Ounce; powder of Mace, Galangal, Pepper, Cardamum, of each ʒ iij: Make a Laudanum. Extract alſo ℥ j of Aegyptian Mummy with Succory water, the Tinctures diligently taken off and filtred mix with ʒ ij of Narcotick Sulphur: Digeſt them all together in a cloſe veſſel with gentle heat for fifteen dayes; afterward take off the Menſtruum, which will be almoſt of the conſiſtency of honey: Then add ʒ ſs of extract of Saffron, of the ſalt or Magiſtery of Pearls ℥j. Keep this maſſe for uſe.

It is a moſt excellent Anodyne proper for the procuring ſleep in all griefs, eſpecially inwardly taken. Doſe from Gr. vj to x in Pills, or with ſome Conſerve, or other convenient Liquor.

There is very often ſuch watchings and inquietude, that accompany the diſeaſed, ſo as they every whit as much weaken the Natural vigour, as the diſeaſe it ſelf; unleſs theſe ſymptomes be taken away, the diſeaſe can by no means be cured, but theſe being removed oft-times the curation is rendred eaſie: Therefore all diligence muſt be uſed to procure ſleep, which is a friend to Nature. Sleep is the Arcanum of Medicine, which being introduced, the dolour, and anxious enormities are altogether ſtupefied, and very often while the diſeaſe reſts with the body, the cauſe of the grief is alſo extirpated: Wherefore it behoves a Phyſitian to be inſtructed in ſome eſſential Anodyne (as much as to enjoy the Treaſures of Attalus) who in the time of greateſt need may betake himſelf to the Holy Anchor of Health, which the Anodyne reacheth to. There are appointed by the Galleniſts, Philonium Romanum Perſicum, Athanaſia magna, Aurea Alexandrina, New Treacle, Trochus of Alkakengi, Pills of Cynogloſs, all which if exhibited in due time, and juſt proportion, with convenient Liquors, are often times very profitable: But more excellent then all theſe, are the famous Chymical Laudanums, which are made of Opium, a principal ſomniferous Anodyne, and of Sulphur of Vitriol, exceedingly well corrected and freed from all manner of venome and impurities, which cannot be affirmed of the above-named: Wherefore the force of theſe is moſt efficacious, and the uſe more ſafe.

Laudanum with Opium.

℞. Of the beſt Opium a convenient quantity, cut it into ſmall thin ſlices, and in a glaſs diſh dry them over a gentle fire, untill it will eaſily crumble to duſt in your finger, and do ſmell well, that is, if by exhalation the ſtink of Sulphur be wholly taken away, of which it ſmelt very ſtrong at the firſt; then extract it with Vinegar poured upon it, to cover the powder five or ſix fingers, digeſt it in ſand for three dayes. The ting'd Vinegar ſeparate from the feces, ſilter and diſtil it in Balneo to the conſiſtency of honey, which diſſolve again, ſilter, and by diſtillation draw off the water: Keep the Extract. ℞. Saffron a convenient quantity, extract it with ſpirit of Wine, alwayes pouring on other ſpirit of Wine, till it will yield no more Tincture, what is tinged diſtil by a Limbeck, that the extract may remain in the bottom like honey. Then ℞. of the Extract of Opium ℥ j, Salt of Pearls ℥ vj, mix them, in the end add of Muſk ℈ j, Amber ʒ j, Oyl of Cloves ſix drops or ℈ ſs: Keep this for uſe in a cloſe veſſel. Doſe from Gr. iv to vj in Pills gilded, or in ſome proper Liquor, or ſyrup of Poppy, or confection of Mother-wort. If the grief be vehement, or there be watchings, three hours after Supper give one Pill, at Midnight give another, and if no abatement be, about break of day give the third. Alſo outwardly apply an Alabaſter oyntment.

℞. Of the Unguent of Alabaſter ʒ ij, of Laudanum Opiat ʒ j; make an oyntment, or diſſolve it in water of Night-ſhade, Roſes, Poppy, &c. Dip linnen clothes in the ſolution, which apply; as ſhall be ſpoken of in its own place.

Another Laudanum.

℞. Species of Confection of Amber ℥ j, pour on the beſt rectified ſpirit of Wine till it be covered two fingers, let them ſtand in Infuſion fourteen days, afterward pour off half the Tincture, and add ʒ iij of Opium; ſet it again in Infuſion for fourteen dayes, which ended, pour off what is clear, and with moſt gentle heat ſeparate the ſpirit of Wine to the conſiſtency of a liquid ſyrup. To this Extract add Solution of Coral, of Pearls of each ℈ j; of the beſt prepared Amber, ℈ ſs; Harts-horn ℈ j, and pour on the remaining Tincture of ſpecies of Confection of Amber, and ſet them in the Sun, or other hot place: Laſtly, Add Musk, Amber of each Gr. vj, Saffron ℈ ſs, Oyl of Cinamon, of Cloves, of each four drops, mix them. Doſe from Gr. ij to iij.

Paines of the head.

1. In dolours of the head, of what kind ſoever, Aqua bened. is of principal uſe, a Doſe being given upon an empty ſtomack: See my Notes on Crollius.

2. Of the ſame Effect alſo is ſyrup of Aqua bened.

3. Purgations are made.

1. By Laxative Diaſena.

2. Panchymagogon Vegitable.

3. Roots of Hellebore prepared.

4. Scammony prepared.

5. Mercurius dulcis.

6. Mercurius vitae.

7. Flowers of Antimony prepared and corrected.

8. Specificum purgans of Paracelſus, which is exceedingly commended: See Crollius Notes.

Internalls.

Among Internals are reckoned Cephalick Pills of Laudanum not purging, but confortative; they are thus made:

℞. Oyl of Camphire Gr. vj, (Oyl of Camphire is made by being diſſolved in a like quantity of Oyl of Spike) Extract of Gum Landanum made with ſpirit of Wine ℈ j, the beſt Musk Gr. iij: Make a mixture with Majoran water, and Gum dragant, the Pills weighing each of them Gr. iv. Doſe of Pills ij or iij, which muſt be reiterated often if need require. Let them be given long after meat, about the Evening.

Phyloſophical ſpirit of Vitriol in wine exhibited, may worthily be numbred with theſe.

Every Dolour is removed three wayes.

1. By ſuch things as remove the cauſe, and contrary the diſeaſe.

2. By Anodynes, which are paragoricall, and do mitigate, pacifie, and gently aſſwage the Cauſe.

3. By Narcoticks which make the dolour not to be perceived; theſe do not properly take away the pain, unleſs happily by ſleep, (which being inwardly taken they Cauſe) it be mitigated and diſſolved. Vehement dolour diſcovers the Narcotick to be a mitigating Anodyne.

If therefore the grief ariſe from an intemperate heat of the brain, or from the exhaling of hot vapours, as in Fevers; at firſt ſtrive to evacuate them by a Clyſter, then cut a veine; if the Head-ach, or indiſpoſition of the whole body ſtill remain, or which is worſe, if the body look very ill, apply to the parts of the Precordia Cuppinglaſſes with ſcarification; yea they muſt alſo be often applyed without ſcarification in great dolours, on the very ſame day. Then apply to the fore-head an Anodyne thus made.

℞. Laudan. Opiat ℈ ſs; water of Night-ſhade, of Roſes, of each ℥ iij, Roſe Vinegar ℥ j and ſs; mix theſe: moyſten linnen clothes in it, and apply to the fore-head. Alſo let the ſick often ſmell to Roſe water, in which Camphire is diſſolved, and ſometimes waſh his face with the ſame. Inwardly, let ſuch things be given, as may alter the intemperance, drive forth the noxious humours, and which have the force of Anodynes; Such are the Laudanums above mentioned.

If by this means the dolour abate not, uſe Veſicatories, which apply to the fore-head or nape of the neck.

But if the dolour ariſe from an intemperate cold of the brain, either with or without matter, the Medicines aforeſaid muſt be forborn, and ſuch things applyed as are in common uſe with Practitioners: Among which, moſt proper to the diſeaſe are theſe: Vinegar and Oximel of Squills, water of Elder flowers, Oyl and water of Peneroyal, Roſemary, Dill and Wild Alexander; which two laſt, or one of them, muſt be outwardly applyed, not omitting the former, which remove pains of this kind, digeſt and diſſipate the matter, or ſo diſpoſe of it, that afterward with Errhinis and Apophlegmatiſm's they may eaſily be expell'd and diſſipated.

An Ʋnction of theſe applyed to the Temples, Fore-head, and Suture Coronale is very convenient; alſo Oyl of Nutmegs made by expreſſion, and Apoplectick Balſom applyed to the Noſtrills, and Balſom of Amber, and of Cinamon: Likewiſe caps of ſilk or linnen quilted with Aromatick Spices, and Cephalick Herbs; and ſuch as are made with four parts of Millet, and one part of Salt decrepitated. The caps muſt be well warmed and applyed to the head three or four times a day.

And if by ordinary Remedies the dolour be not aſſwaged, it will be neceſſary to draw bliſters in the lower parts behind the eares, lay upon them Colewort leaves, and keep them open. If you would heal them up, anoint them with white Oyntment of Rhaſis. Alſo if the diſeaſe continue long and be rebellious, a potential or actual Seton or Cautery may be applyed.

If the dolour of the head ariſe from the foulneſs of the ſtomack, and be conſtant, or by Intervalls; infuſion made of Crocus of Mettals, or flowers of Antimony, in Betony or Mint water, may be often exhibited.

In dolours cauſed by cold humours Mercury with ſublimate Mercurius vitae or Panacaea, are very profitable. Alſo very uſefull are groſs powders prepared of Aromaticks, and Coriander, Confection of Aniſe, Diarrhodon, Abbatis and Diamoſch, and ſuch like made into Rotulaes, and taken after meat. Theſe uſually cure the ſtomack, and alſo the head, which muſt likewiſe be comforted with ſweet Balſoms, and other ſuch things, being as well taken inwardly, as outwardly applyed.

In every pain of the head diſtill'd water of Verveine is commended as a proper Arcanum, ℥ iv of which being taken with four drops of ſpirit of Vitriol, will aſlwage the pain: Alſo Perveine whole bruiſed, or part thereof, and applyed to the head; or whole, hung about the neck with the root upward; this is an Amulet.

Note. The Vervaine at firſt is pulled up with the root, afterward the root muſt be wrapt up in that Earth.

Externals in pain of the Head.

1. Epithema of Gammaris.

2. Spirit of Wine, which is excellent in pain of the head cauſed by exceſs in eating or drinking, eſpecially if the Teſticles be fomented with a ſpunge moyſtened in Wine vinegar or common water.

3. Epithema of Wormſeed; Powder of Wormſeed macerated in water of Elder flowers (or common water) or of Roſes or Betony, and applyed to the nape of the neck.

4. In Hemicrania, eſpecially in an Impoſthume, Cucumer root applyed, by a certain propriety yields relief, being boyled with Verveine and Sea-Wormwood of each an equall part, in Wine with ſome Roſe-water added.

This Epithema is profitable in Ʋngarick Feavers.

5. A Compound water thus: ℞. Water of Roſes, of Elder flowers, of each ℥ iv; Camphire ʒ ij, the beſt Musk Gr. iij or vj; Extract of Caroline ʒ ſs Oyl, of Spike ʒ ij: Diſſolve the Camphire in the Oyl of Spike, afterward mix them all, and apply them to the aking-head in mighty fervent heats, (but in Feavers before the Sun be hot,) alſo to the Temples and hand-wriſts.

6. A Specifick in cold pains of the head, ſuch as young women are often troubled with, when they feel a cold moyſture in the hinder-part of the head: It is thus:

℞. Long-pepper (not other Pepper) beat it ſomewhat groſly in a Mortar, afterward Extract it with ſpirit of Wine, and keep it: Make uſe of it after this manner: Make a bag with white Amber ſomewhat ſmall, moyſten it with the Eſſence of Long-pepper, and apply it hot to the Suture Coronale; this wonderfully helps where need is, but firſt the ſtomack muſt be throughly cleanſed by evacuation.

7. In grievous dolours of the head (with watchings occaſioned by raging diſtillations) the Laudanum Opiat muſt be applyed, the other Laudanun's in this caſe are of no force.

8. A few river Crabs moyſtened with Roſe-vinegar, bruiſed and applyed round about the head inſtead of a Plaiſter.

9. Plantane root hung about the neck, by a certain propriety, aſſwageth the pain of the head.

10. Ivy leaves macerated in Vinegar and Roſe-water, afterward dryed and applyed to the fore-head and temples: This is excellent in the raging momentane head-ach.

11. Verveine, as aboveſaid, is a famous ſpecifick uſed inwardly and outwardly.

12. Peach kernels with Betony or Verveine water bruiſed and applyed, do wonderfully help in pains of the head ariſing from a cold cauſe.

13. Oyntment of Alabaſter. ℞. Of the tops of the black-berry-buſh two handfulls, leaves of Rue one part; Cammomile-flowers green ℥ iij; Alabaſter ſtone moſt finely pulveriſate lb ſs, Oyl of Roſes lb j, wax ℥ ſs, White-wine lb iv; put theſe in a new Earthen pot well glazed, for three dayes let them ſtand, afterward boyle them till the Wine be conſumed; let it cool, and add the whites of four Eggs. Make the Unguent.

Talking idly in ſickneſs.

1. In Caſes of this kind Aqua bened. and ſuch like are given.

2. The green juice of Silver (otherwiſe liquor and potable Silver, ſuch indeed may be had: For the true Tincture is the Univerſal Menſtrnum,) which is made after this manner. ℞. Of the beſt purified water of Tartar two parts, of white Terra Sigillata one part; grind them to moſt fine powder upon a Marble, afterwards in a Crucible well covered and luted ſet it in a wind Furnace; at firſt encreaſe the Fire carefully by degrees, that at length in a more vehement Fire, it may remain for twenty four hours as it were in ſlux, (by reaſon of the Terra Sigillata, the matter will not ſlow, but it will look as if it did:) when it is cold you will find the water of Tartar like green glaſs in the bottom of the Crucible, this take out and gently reduce to powder. Of this, ℞. one part; of the Calx of fine Silver diſſolved with Aqua fortis, and after the uſuall manner precipitated with Copper (in good ſtore of water) and afterward diligently edulcorated from all its Aerimony, two parts; mix theſe exactly one with the other, then put them in a Box made of Clay well cemented and luted, place it in ſand, and at firſt make a gentle Fire, encreaſe it by degrees, after ſome time make it ſtronger both over and under, that the veſſel may be hot, and the matter Cement for twelve hours, yet ſo as it ſlow not; if it do, you muſt repeat your labour. Cool the veſſel and take all out, grind it very well, and in a Cucurbit with a broad bottom pour on the beſt ſpirit of wine, and extract a redneſs, (the redneſs proceeds not from the Silver, for that yields a blew or greeniſh colour) let them ſtand ſix, ſeven, or eight dayes; pour off the Spirit of Wine, and pour on more, digeſt it as before, repeat this often till all the redneſs or yellowneſs be extracted: Keep all theſe Extractions, the Silver in the Cucurbit after Extracting the redneſs will appear blewiſh; this therefore dry leiſurely, and upon a Marble grind it to powder; Keep it carefully: But take all the red Extractions, and diſtill them in Balneo; draw off the ſpirit of Wine, and the redneſs will all remain in the glaſs like blood: This with the reſerved blewiſh ſilver grind upon a Marble very ſmall, and with them mix twice ſo much Calcin'd flints (which are calcined by burning them often, and quenching them in water) theſe diligently mixed put into an Earthen Sublimatory, or low Cucurbit, and ſet them to ſublime in ſand, encreaſe the Fire by degrees unto a ſtrong fire, and then the Silver will aſcend perfectly blew like a Saphire, leaving in the bottom a thick black ſubſtance. This black matter carefully taken out grind upon a Marble, and waſh it often with hot water, afterward in an Iron veſſel Calcine it with moderate heat, untill it be a moſt thin Calx, (as in Antimony, alwayes moving it with a Spattle.) From this Calx extract a ſalt with the ſpirit of Wine before diſtilled from the redneſs, which muſt cover the Calx three or four ſingers, and be digeſted three or four dayes in Balneo in a cloſe veſſel: The ſpirit of Wine beginning to wax ſomewhat white, take off the feces, and go on Calcining and extracting till it be enough, that is, untill no more ſalt come forth, nor the Spirit wax white. All theſe Extractions put together, and draw off the ſpirit of Wine by diſtillation in Balneo, untill there be left a fourth part in the bottom. Set it in a cold moiſt place, and the ſalt of ſilver will granulate, and become tranſparent like Chryſtall; the remaining ſpirit of Wine, with the former extracted ſalt, diſtill to a fourth part, and the ſalt again granulated take up, and ſo go on till all the ſalt be gathered. The ſalts collected, diligently dry and keep for uſe. ℞. Of the blew ſilver before ſublimed and elevated two parts, of the ſalt now collected one part, beat them well together in a mortar, and in ſand diſtill them by Retort into an Oyl, or blewiſh ſilver liquor, (ſomewhat inclined to green) which liquor diligently keep. Doſe, from three drops to four in a convenient vehicle. In all griefs of the head, chiefly in the Phrenſie, Hypochondriack Melancholly, Paraphrenſie, Mania, and Apoplexy, Paralafie, Epilepſie, loſt or weak Memory, Vertigo, Catarrhs, &c. It is a principal, ſure and approved remedy in all Diſeaſes of the brain; this hath miraculouſly reſtored ſome that have for many years been bound in chains.

Inſania, Mania, and Melancholly.

In Inſany, Mania and Melancholly, the blood of an Aſs is alſo commended for a ſpecifick Remedy; (the blood of the Aſs will keep a year.) This Summer 1615 it reſtored a certain Carpenter; the blood was taken from the veins behind the ears, in which new clean linnen clothes never uſed before were macerated and after dried.

Note. The Analogy, the Aſs is a Melancholly Animal: The uſe of the clothes macerated as aforeſaid; ℞. The quantity of two fingers breadth of the ſaid cloath, and the length of your thumb, ſteep it in a draught of Fountain water, until the colour come forth and tinge the water; This water give to the ſick once every morning for three dayes, and if poſſible lay him to ſweat, which this blood will drive out.

Mania.

The perfect Cure of Mania is thus:

1. Exhibit a vomitory with Aqua bened.

2. After vomiting, for certain dayes let him take the decoction of Anagallis that bears a purple flower, without any addition. Wine muſt by no means be given.

3. Prepare a Lixivium thus: ℞. Cephalick Herbs what quantity you pleaſe with their flowers, boyle them in Fountain water, then ℞. of Bayberries, and roots of black Hellebore, of each a convenient quantity, bruiſe them together groſly, and ſew them in a bagg longer then wide; boyle the bagg a little in the aforeſaid Lixivium; And for nine dayes together, take every day lb ij of the Lixivium, warm it hot, and with linnen clothes moiſtened in it and gently ſqueezed, foment the head (being ſhaved) for one whole hour together; afterward apply the aforeſaid bagg to the Suture Coronale while it is hot with a good ligature, let the Patient lye upon a bed, and if poſſible take his reſt; then there will be a wonderful purging through the Emunctuary places of the head, and the belly be ſomewhat ſoluble; (this is taken from the uſe of Hellebore among the Ancients, which was rather outwardly then inwardly applyed.) Thus the fumes inherent in the Cranium and brain, are wonderfully diſſolved, which by no other remedy could be removed.

4. Box leaves are commended in Mania; (I have not proved this but have heard it commended) ℞. Of Box nine leaves, cut them very ſmall with a knife, give them in one or two ſpoonfulls of water of Lavender upon an empty ſtomack, not omitting the things aforenamed, which if poſſible will provoke ſweating. Repeat this two or three times.

5. The laſt refuge in this Diſeaſe is the opening the Cranium with a Trepan: See below in the end of the Chap. of Phrenſie and Paraphrenſie.

Melancholly.

In Melancholy are Purgations as well as Vomitories.

1. Laxative powder of Diaſena.

2. Roots of Hellebore prepared.

3. Specificum purgans of [〈◊〉] is moſt Excellent.

To comfort the Brain; of ſingular uſe, [〈◊〉]

1. Elixir Proprietatis of Paracclyus.

2. Eſſence of Saffron, extracted with diſtill'd water or [〈…〉] of Vines is made of Vine branches cut, and diſtill'd that [〈…〉] keep.

3. Liquor of Silver, of which above.

4. Extract of Alkermes, with the Extract of Gum Landanum with a little Amber and Musk added thereto, and made up in Pills.

Note. Extract of Alkermes muſt not be made with ſpirit of [〈…〉] other Menſtruum, only the juice of the ſweet ſmelling Apples is [〈…〉] Extract may be the longer kept, if after the Confection is propered it be mised with Spirit of Wine: the other Preparation ſee above in the Chap. of Confortatives.

5. Extract of the Azure ſtone. ℞. Of the Azure ſiene as much as you pleaſe, burn it ſix or ſeven times, and as often quench it in ſpirit of Wine, untill it be reduced to powder, and with water of Meliſſa, cleanſe it from its earthy filth, then reduced it to very fine powder, and with ſpirit of Wine digeſrit in a warm place for three or four weeks; afterward draw oſt the ſpirit of Wine by Diſtillation, and that which remains carefully keep. This is the Extract of the Lazure ſtone. Doſe from ℈ ſs to ℈ j. In Melancholly, Epilepſie, Vertigo, and momentane Head-ach: In the Quartane it is an excellent Remedy, being exhibited with appropriate Liquor.

Paracelſus, as a ſpecifick Medicine for Melancholly preſcribes flowers of Antimony to be taken with a little Treacle, two, three or four times, by reaſon of the contumacy of the Diſeaſe.

Powder of Fumitory hath been often given to Melancholly, perſons, and they have been cured: Alſo water and conſerve of Elecampane, and Eſſence of the leſſer Selandine, in hypochondriack Melancholly wonderfully help.

Zwingerus in the Hypochondriack. ℞. Of the five opening roots of each ℥ ſs, Bugloſs, Cardu-bened. of each one part, Wormwood a little, Fennel ſeeds ʒ j, wild Saffron, ℥ ſs, Leaves of Sena ℥ ij and ſs, Agarick, white Tartar of each ſs a dram, Ginger, Cinamon, of each ʒ j; Cleanſe theſe and put them in Wine; Three Cups of this muſt be taken every morning for three weeks together, or till the Diſeaſe be removed.

Of great Renown among Phyſicians is this Secret Water in Hypochondriack Melancholly moſt convenient; ℞. Flowers of Borrage, Bugloſs, Staecados of Arabia, of each ℥ ſs, Roſemary, Majoran, Meliſſa, of each ℥ ij ſs, Root of Bugloſs ʒ ij, Piony ʒ j, Water of Bugloſs, Borrage, of each ℥ iij, Syrup of Pomgranate ℥ ij ſs, Powder of Cinamon groſs, Galangal, Cloves, Saſſron, Seeds of Baſilicon of each ʒ j; Pour upon them [•]rx;. iij of Rheniſh Wine, let them ſtand in infuſion two or three dayes; then diſtil them in Balneo.

An Excellent Digeſtive in the Hypochondriack:

℞. Of Chriſtal Salt of Tartar ℈ j; of Oyl of Fitrial, or ſpirit of Sulphur, twenty Gr. Mix them with Liquor of Prunes or other broath; repeat the uſe of this two or three dayes; afterwards purge with [〈◊〉] of Chelagagick and Phlegmatick Herbs, with their Correctories and Carmitiatives.

^[228] Hydrophobia.

In Hydrophobia Mixtura ſimplex is a moſt Noble Medicine, becauſe it provokes ſweat, which in this caſe is abſolutely neceſſary.

Love-potions.

In Love-potions (or the danger coming thereby.)

1. Vomitories are neceſſary with Aqua bened. or Electuary of glaſs of Antimony: Crollius.

2. ℞. A freſh Secundine (the powder will not keep above two years) cut from it the umbelical veine and outward ſkin, dry it in an Oven, that it may be reduced to powder. Of this powder give to the Patient (twice a day, two dayes together) from ʒ j to ℈ j and ſs, with ℈ ſs of Extract of Treacle, or with the water or ſpirit of Treacle; or it may be given in Mixtura ſimplex ʒ j, with one ſpoonful or two of juice of water-Creſſes; together with this following Plaiſter applyed to the ſtomack. ℞. Powder of Coloquintida ʒ ij, Scammony ʒ j, root of Maſterwort ʒ j and ſs, Salt Gems, and of both the kinds of Hellebore, of each ʒ j, Rinds of Quinces ℥ ſs: To theſe, when reduced to a groſs powder, add Oyl of Elder and of Wax of each alike proportion as much as ſhall be needful: Make a Plaiſter, ſpread it upon a little piece of Sheepsleather, and apply it to the ſtomack, and keep it not above ſs an hour, afterterward ſweat will come forth. The Patient hereby refreſhed, muſt for certain dayes take this following Electuary: ℞. Juice of Meliſſa, St. Johns-wort, of each ℥ ij, root of Vincetox ℥ ſs, of the Magnet that is good and will attract Iron ʒ ij, of Clarified honey a convenient quantity, make an Electuary. Doſe from ʒ j, to j and ſs upon an empty ſtomack, and continued to the declining of the Diſeaſe. Alſo in the Afternoons, Tincture of Coralls from Gr. vj to x may be daily exhibited.

Phrenſie.

In the Phrenſie and Inflammation of the Brain and Membranes, with a ſharp Feaver concomitant, the Medicines commonly uſed are proper, therefore not to be rejected: The beginning of Cure in the ſharpeſt Malady of this kind, is rightly performed by the cutting of a vein, without reſpect to time or hour, fulneſs of the ſtomack, reſtriction or evacuation; If the pain in the Head be great, the cutting of a vein muſt be reiterated the next day, which in urgent neceſſity muſt be done forth-with, if ſtrength will bear, and the blood come forth freely without the application of any cooling ſoluble Clyſter, though the ſtomack be full: But if Age, and decay of ſtrength hinder, then Cuppinglaſſes muſt be applyed to the parts of the Precordia, and the hinder part of the neck with Scarification. All diligence muſt be uſed that the ſick may reſt, leaſt he looſe his ſtrength by throwing himſelf hither and thither: The juice of Comfry mixt with honey and applyed to the Noſtrills, is profitable in the Phrenſie. It is alſo commodious in the beginning of the Diſeaſe to moiſten the Head with Vinegar and Roſe-water mixt; for this drives out and alters the humour.

Make an Irrigation with Oyl of Roſes ℥ iij, of Camomil ℥ j, Vinegar of Roſes ℥ j and ſs; with this blood-warm chafe the Suture Coronale, the hair being firſt ſhaved off.

In exceeding inquietudes, and tireſome watchings, if the ſtrength be mightily weakned, and the Feaver increaſed, a Doſe of Laudanum Opiat muſt preſently be given, after eight hours repeat it untill the Sick have taken ℈ ſs: In the defect of Laudanum Opiat, dry a little Opium, reduce it to powder, and diſſolve it in water of Nymphaea, or in milk, or ſome cooling decoction, with ſyrup of Poppy ℥ j to ℥ iij of the Decoction, water or milk.

But if (which indeed alwayes is) the ſick deſire drink; ℞. Of water of Nymphaea ℥ iij, of Roſes and Bugloſs of each ℥ vj, ſyrup of red Gooſeberries or Lemmons ℥ ij and ſs; Salt Prunella ʒ j, or ʒ j and ſs: Mix theſe, let the ſick uſe it for ordinary drink: For watchings it will not be incongruous to apply to the Fore-head a liquid Epithema, repeating it often when the clothes are dry; it may be thus made: ℞. Water of Night-ſhade, of Lettice, of each ℥ ii, Roſe-vinegar ʒ ſs, Laudan. Opiat ℈ j, Camphire Gr. vj, mix them: Alſo the Noſtrills may be anointed with the following Unguent; ℞. Ʋnguent. Populeon ℥ j, Eſſence of Opium Gr. iij, mix them; Or, ℞. Oyl of Nutmegs made by expreſſion ℈ j, Laudan. Opiat ℈ ſs, mix theſe for procuring ſleep.

To temperate the heat of Melancholly, Gr. x of Salt of Pearls may be given with Borrage or Bugloſs water: Alſo the Legs and Armes may be waſht in the following Decoction. ℞. Leaves of Horſleek Nymphaea, the white Vine, vinum fortes, Roſes, of each a convenient quantity, tops of white Poppy and Letticeſeeds according to diſcretion: Alſo cooling Epithema's may be applyed to the heart, to which may profitably be added, Eſſence or Extract of Saſſron ℈ j and ſs, or the Saffron it ſelf with ſome Grains of Camphire.

Epithema's may alſo be applyed to the Teſticles, with a little Vinegar added for penetration; and the Face often waſht in Roſe-vinegar; the Body parged with Extract of Rubarb, or its infuſion in Succory-water.

If by this means the Diſeaſe be not abated, it will be very expedient to take a young Whelp, after the entrails are taken out, cut it open in the back, and apply it hot to the fore-part and Crown of the head; Or inſtead of this, apply the Lights of a Beaſt hot, or a Pullet cut open in the back; when you perceive they begin to cool, put them in hot water, wherein the tops of Poppy, and flowers of Nymphaea have been boyled; when they are hot, wipe off the water with a ſpunge, and apply them again; for that gentle moiſt external heat, temperates the internal heat by moiſtning. Yea, the like of our degrees of heat, mitigate the cauſe of dolours, digeſt and reduce them to a temperature, and whatſoever is more then Natural by gentle rarefaction diſſipate; wherefore this hath procured to it ſelf the repute of a principal Remedy by what is aboveſaid. In the reſt proceed according to the preſcript of Practitioners, alwayes adding to the Medicaments ſome ſolution of Pearls; and in the declination, ſome drops of Aurum Potabile, becauſe this alone comforts Nature, and by ſweat doth throughly expell the reliques of the Diſeaſe.

Note. Beware leaſt the uſe of Stupefactives be too long continued, and ſo the Phrenſie be converted to a Lethurgy: They muſt alſo be warily applyed to ſuch as are much debilitated, eſpecially outwardly, leaſt the matter in the Head be coagulated, which by reaſon of the imbecillity of the Natural vigour, can by no means be diſſipated and reſolved.

After the ſame manner the Paraphrenſie and Dilirium are cured, (viz.) the ſyptomes mitigated, and the Diſeaſe removed, which is the cauſe thereof.

Yet this muſt be noted, that if there be Creſes, Preſages and Symptomes, alſo if the Rheume continue, no ſtupefactive Medicine muſt be adminiſtred, but only two or three Doſes of Laudanum Opiat.

The ſame Medicaments, the Method and Rule of Practitioners being obſerved, are exhibited in Cure of Mania after the ſame manner; in which it is often expedient, to give flowers of Antimony, and Antimony mixed with other purgations. Alſo the Extract of black Hellebore prepared with its Correctories, and mixt with other Purgatives.

The laſt refuge in this Diſeaſe, if it abate not by other Medicaments, is to apply a Potential Cautery to the head, between the Coronale and Sagitacle Suture, which muſt be left on, till ſo great an Eroſion be made, that the bone may appear: Then with a Trepan open the Cranium, keep it open for a month, and the ſick will be cured from the Mania: This done, heal the wound according to Art.

Epilepſie in Children.

Epilepſie, and the like Diſeaſes, which by reaſon of the vehemency and danger of the fits is deſtructive, hath a two-fold Indication: The firſt which reſpects the fits: The ſecond the root of the Diſeaſe.

1. Aqua vitae Mulierum (alias Embryonate Balſom) one ſpoonful of it with three or four drops of our Antepileptick ſpirit, given to a woman with child once every month in the new of the Moon, from the fourth month to the birth, preſerves the Child from the Epilepſie. Omitting this, it will be more ſafe to give the following powder. ℞. The back bone of a Weeſle not boyled, but raw, from head to tayle waſht very clean, dryed, and then reduced to powder: ℞. Of this powder and magiſtery of Coral and Pearls of each ℥ ij, mix them: Doſe, as much as will lye upon the point of a knife, taken in the Pap of an Apple.

2. Children may be preſerved from the Epilepſie, or thence forward be freed, ſo as in no ſucceeding Age they ſhall be troubled with the like paſſion, if when they are newly born, before they have ſuckt milk or eaten food, there be given to them, either ʒ ſs, or ʒ j ij or iij of Oyl of ſweet Almonds mixed with fine Sugar. After the taking of this they will reſt quietly.

℞. The dung of a black Cow, while it is warm, put it in a new Earthen pot, and Calcine it, of which give ℈ j or ʒ ſs to the new born Infant; (this is a ſecret of the Elector of Saxony) at length it will puke up abundance of phlegm and impurities gathered in the Mothers Womb (eſpecially if any of the Menſtruum happen to be introduced with the Spirit) which impurities are the cauſes of many Diſeaſes in Children, therefore named Epilepſies; which if not vomited out as aboveſaid, are expelled through the bowells downward. Laſtly, when the Child is firſt waſhed at the birth, waſh it in a decoction of the green bark of willows: Hereby the Children are not only preſerved from the Epilepſie, but from any other lingring conſumptive Diſeaſe. It is a ſpecifick in inward weakneſſes of Children.

Antepileptick Spirit of Children (ſee Crollius) of which ſix eight or nine drops with Epileptick water, flowers of Tilia, roots of Piony, water of Swallows, Cherries, Lavender, alſo black Cherries, with Epileptick water of Langium, exhibited both in the Fit and after, doth wonderful expel the Diſeaſes of Children. It is more powerful if given at the beginning of the Fit.

Epilepſie in thoſe of ripe Age.

After univerſal Vomatives and Catharticks;

1. Specificum purgans of Paracelſus, afterwards other Specificks may be given, ſuch as theſe;

2. Epileptick of Crollius.

3. Antepileptick powder of Cinnabar of Antimony, which is thus. ℞. Cinnabar of Antimony, magiſtery of Coral and Pearl, of each a like quantity: Or thus, ℞. Native Cinnabar perlucid and ſplendid ʒ ſs, powder it very finely upon a Marble, add magiſtery of Coral and Pearl, of each ℈ ij; one leaf of Gold diligently dryed, and by grinding reduced to powder. Of this take from Gr. vij to xviij, give it to drink in Sage-water, repeat the Doſe often. See above of Sudoriſicks.

Another Epileptick powder of great force. ℞. Cinnabar Ʋngarick well watht and cleanſed lb ſs, imbibe it with ℥ iv of Spirit of Vitriol, powder of Mans skull that was never buried ℥ ſs; Imbibe this with Spirit of Wine, leave it in a hot place for fifteen dayes, afterward by Retort [〈◊〉] it and keep it by it ſelf, and what remains apart. Then ℞. Powder of Elke [〈◊〉] ʒ j & ſs, of red Myrrh ℥ ſs, diſſolve theſe in Spirit of Salt, the ſolution ſeparate from its feces and keep. Afterward ℞. Of Saffron ℥ ſs, extract a Tincture with Spirit of Wine: All theſe Liquors mix together, and in them imbibe the Cinnabar before prepared, waſht and pulveriſate, and over gentle heat continue drying it, till all the Liquors be imbibed, and the whole leſt dry as powder Doſe, from Gr. ij to iv with rich Wine or Spirit of Wine, or Antepileſtick water, before, in, and after the Fit.

4. Spirit of Mans brain, which is thus made: ℞. The brain of a young man under the Age of twenty four years, ſound, and of a good conſtitution, that hath periſhed by violent death. Gather it piece by piece, with all the Membranes, Arteries, Veines and Nerves, with all the marrow of the bone, bruiſe theſe together in a ſtone mortar, and in a Cucurbit, or rather a large capacious glaſs, add of Cephalick waters, as of flowers of Tilia, Piony, Betony, Cherries, and chiefly of Lavender, alſo add Diaphoretick in peracutis; with theſe let the brain, &c. be covered four or five ſingers (ſome add of Spirit of Wine, more then of the other ſimple waters) cloſe the veſſel hermetically, and leave it in ſome convenient place, for one, two, three, &c. Years; Afterward it muſt be diſtill'd per Cohobia in a Balneo of dew, untill almoſt all the ſubſtance of the brain be drawn out with the Infuſion; this water ſeparated from the Feces curiouſly keep. And from the Feces ſix times cohobated and then calcined, extract a ſalt, which joyne with the Spirit before made, and carefully preſerve the whole. Doſe, from ℈ j to ʒ iij in convenient vehicles.

Note. If in the beginning, by reaſon of defect, the ſimple mixture (or Diaphoretick in peracutis) be not added; afterward the phlegm being gently extracted in Balneo, add half ſo much of Mixtura ſimplex, and proceed as is directed. Doſe, as before, from ℈ j to ʒ iij.

5. Livers of Frogs, which are thus prepared; Get the Livers of forty green water (not land) Frogs, while they are alive take them out, and on Colewort leaves, on the under-ſide of the leaves, lay them one by one, ſo as they may touch one another; afterward in new unglaz'd earthen pots with covers on them, dry them with gentle heat, when dryed carefully ſeparate them from the leaves, and reduce them to a fine powder; which powder divide into five equall parts, and keep it: One part give the Patient in the morning faſting in in a ſmall draught of water, or appropriate ſpirit, when the Moon is entring Cancer; In the Evening two hours after Supper give another part; and ſo conſequently the next day in the Morning the third part, and in the Evening the fourth part, and the third day the laſt part in the morning.

This is to be obſerved, that two hours before and after the taking it, the Patient muſt not eat nor drink. If the Patient (eſpecially if ſomewhat Aged) after the taking this Medicine do ſweat in the Fore-head or Temples, it is a ſign of Exquiſite Operation. And if after the third, fourth, or fifth time of taking it, either in a bed or hot-houſe, the ſweat come forth freely all over the body, there is great hope of very good ſucceſs.

He muſt ſtrive to keep himſelf from terrour, anger, water, and ſire, from wine, and that he ſee not another Epileptick fall, for by the ſight thereof, the Diſeaſe which hath for ſome time lain hid, or at preſent is aſleep, will return. Chiefly, he muſt carefully avoid all vehement motions of the mind, and ſly drunkenneſs as the Peſtilence.

A due meaſure in meats and drinks muſt carefully be obſerved, and the ſix unnatural things avoided, leaſt thereby any thing be introduced that may obſtruct the Cure.

Note. 1. Only green Frogs, and not other, are to be taken, and them alive.

2. This powder is to be made in May, June and July, untill mid-Auguſt; for at any other time Frogs are unuſeful.

3. When the Livers are dryed ſo as they may be pulveriſated, they are to be diligently ſeparated from the Colewort leaves, and afterwards beaten in a mortar.

4. This powder will not keep above a year, therefore if need be, it muſt be prepared every year.

It can hardly be expreſſed how great Emolument comes from the Medicine ſimply. The Cure is to be begun in June about the Solſtice; and if the firſt year anſwer not the end, reiterate the Cure another year.

Frederick the Fourth Palatine, who was Epileptick from the fifteenth to the twenty ſixth year of his Age, was by this Remedy reſtored.

5. An Amulet of the Elder-ſhrub, found in the Willow tree.

It is obſervable, that ſometimes in Willows, eſpecially in old ones, the Elderſhrub doth grow; and this is often ſeen in Willows, when not far from them Elders are planted for a hedge for a Garden, or other incloſure; in the fruit whereof when ripe, the birds take great delight, chiefly the Mag-pie, who ſcattering the ſeeds and his own excrement afterward upon ſome Willow (in which are ſometimes bred other Plants and Shrubs, as namely Amara dulcis, Ʋrtica and Sklandine) doth as it were primarily ſow the matter from whence this ſhrub doth ſpring; Becauſe the Mag-pye doth himſelf labour in the Epilepſie, he makes this Noble Periapton to cure the like Diſeaſe. The ſhrub may be gathered in any month, but it is beſt in September or October, two dayes before Full Moon, when the berries are ripe; theſe kept for uſe will continue in their vertue twelve years; ſome of the ſmaller twigs will ſerve. The uſe is thus:

Cut one of the twigs into ſmall ſhort pieces, not ſlit, but whole; tye nine of theſe in a knot, either with ſilk or thread, ſo tyed hang it in one ſingle thread; Tye this about the neck as low as the Orifice of the Ventricle, that the knot may touch it. Apply this knot after the exhibition of other Medicines, to cleanſe the body, and expell the dregs of the Diſeaſe; put it on what time you pleaſe either before or after the Fit. The knot muſt be worn ſo long, till of its own accord without any violence the thread be broken, and the knot is ſeen to fall, which not the Patient himſelf, nor any other living muſt touch with hands or feet, but with an iron fork or other convenient inſtrument, it muſt be buried in the earth ſo deep, as neither man nor beaſt may come at it; If he that had the Diſeaſe, or any other that never had it ſhall happen to touch it, the Epilepſie doth immediately invade him. With this Amulet have been cured ſuch as have laboured under this Diſeaſe for a very long time.

After the Cure the Patient muſt diligently ſtrive to preſerve himſelf from all the external cauſes of which we have ſpoken before, otherwiſe he will be again infeſted.

Note. Thoſe that are of ripe age may make themſelves Canes of the greater twiggs, through which during the time of the Cure, they may ſuck their drink.

7. Volatile Spirit of Vitriol, eſpecially in thoſe of ripe age: Of which ſee my Notes on Crollius.

8. Epileptick Laudanum, of which in Opiology, and below in Apoplexy.

9. Roots of the Male Piony, or that which is black. The Feminine is of no uſe. If it be hung about a childs neck that hath the Epilepſie it aſſwageth the Diſeaſe: The Root muſt be taken up in July in the decreaſe of the Moon, when Sol is in Leo, and of a Sunday juſt at noon.

10. The Miſsletoe muſt be gathered between the two Lady dayes, (viz.) between the 14th of Auguſt, and 9th of September: That which is cut off neateſt the Oak, is of the greater vertue.

11. An Antepileptick mixture made in the following manner:

℞. Spirit of Green Vitriol made of Vitriol and Boyes Ʋrine ʒ j, ℈ j, with water of Piony root and flowers of Tilia, of each ℥ j; mix them. Of this mixture, in the time of the ſit, while the members are convulſive and contracted, give ſs a ſpoonful drop by drop; which being done, a little after the Diſeaſed will recollect his ſenſes, then preſently give him a little more, and alſo the third time, and leaſt the ſit ſhould return, the proceſs muſt be repeated: Afterward apply things comfortable to the brain, ſuch are magiſtery of Coral, of Pearl, of Mans skull, &c. Theſe following Tablets are very profitable. ℞. Magiſtery of mans skull ʒ j (this muſt be firſt Calcined, afterward with water evaporated, and the powder will be like Magiſtery) ſixteen Piony ſeeds peeled, with Sugar diſſolved in Treacle water; according to Art make Tablets; of which one or two may be given in the morning faſting, and in the evening long after meat.

When the Epileptick Fit is coming, to prevent it, ſo ſoon as ever the ſick perceives the ſigns of its coming, let him take one Pill of Antepileptick Laudanum, or one Antepileptick Rotula; or in defect of theſe one drop or two of Oyl of Amber.

The Noſtrills muſt be alſo anointed with Antapoplectick Balſom, or Balſom of Amber.

The Fit being come, a Gag muſt be put into the mouth to keep it open, and ſo as the tongue may not move; then by a forcible inward cry ſneezing will be provoked, which may be furthered with this following powder. ℞. Root of white Hellebore ʒj, Caſtor and Euphorbium of each ʒ ſs. Make a powder.

Alſo a ſuffumigation may be made with white Amber.

Members drawn crooked, muſt gently be reduced to ſtraightneſs, by chafing them with emollient Medicines.

The checks may be anointed with Oyl of Amber, or Methridate, or Treacle, diſſolved in Epileptick water; but the Noſtrills and Temples with Apoplectick Balſom.

If it be ſuſpected that the Diſeaſe ariſe from vitious humours collected in the ſtomack, and exhaled to the head, it will be expedient to provoke vomiting with Aqua bened. or white Vitriol diſſolved in Piony water, in which powder of Miſsletoe hath been boyled. The Fit being come, if there be fear it will ſpeedily return, inject ſharp Clyſters to avert the ſharp humours, leaſt they infeſt the brain.

Alſo Cuppinglaſſes with ſcarrification muſt be applyed to the ſhoulders; and if pain in the head be, a vein cut.

Which being done progreſſion muſt be made to cut off the root of the Diſeaſe, to which purpoſe the obſervation of Rules preſcribed for good living is exceeding profitable, and tends to an univerſal evacuation through hout the body.

Sometimes it is neceſſary to mix with Purgatives Extract of Scammony, Aqua bened. Extract of black Hellebore, and often times (the body being prepared) to purge with Mercu. dulcis, Mercu. Vitae, and flowers of Antimony.

Then we muſt proceed to ſuch things as purge the head, and by a certain propriety yield relief, not neglecting thoſe that dry and exceedingly ſtrengthen the head.

Antepileptick Tablets: ℞. Root of Piony ʒ j, Magiſtery of Pearls and Coralls of each ʒ j & ſs; Magiſtery of Mans ſcull ʒ ſs; Sugar diſſolved in water of flowers of Tilia a convenient quantity; Make Tablets: Give one or two in the morning faſting, and in the evening long after meat.

Epileptick water. ℞. Flowers of Lillies of the Valley two handfulls, infuſe them in a ſufficient quantity of rich wine, let them ſtand in digeſtion ten days, or longer if you pleaſe. Add flowers of Tilia freſh lb ſs, of Piony ℥ iv; diſtill them in Balneo till they be dry: In the diſtilled liquor again infuſe root of Piony ℥ j, white Dittany, Miſſletoe of each ℥ ſs, Mans ſcull prepared ℥ ſs, root of baſtard Pellitory ʒ ſs, Caſtor ℈ ij, leaves of Rue one handful, flowers of Staecados of Arabia, of Lavender, of each four parts, of flowers of Betony ſix parts; Cubeba, Mace, of each ʒ ij, Cinamon ʒ j, of prepared Squills ʒ iij: Digeſt them again for fifteen dayes, then diſtill them by a Limbeck in Balneo; and keep for uſe.

Clyſters in Epilepſie and Balſome alſo; See the following Chap.

Apoplexy.

In Apoplexy of what kind ſoever, theſe things are famous:

1. Spirit of mans brain: of which in Epilepſie.

2. Spirit of ^[229] Arterious blood, the vertues of which are illuſtriouſly commended by Dr. Graſeccius Argentinenſis in his book of Humane Life, lately ſet forth in Germany in 4to 1615. The vertues and uſe of both are there ſet down: In obſerving ſome part of his writings, I find Spirit of Arterious blood is called by him Aqua bened. and the ſpirit of mans brain, is called Aqua-aurea.

Medicines Antapoplectick.

1. Mercu. Vitae in a juſt Doſe exhibited, in ſuch as be ſtrong by often vomiting purgeth the upper Region of the belly, and quickly after they come to themſelves, eſpecially if an Epithema be made upon the Suture Coronale, with pulveriſate Amber, eſſencified with long Pepper in Aqua vitae or ſpirit of wine, and ſewed in a bagg longer then wide, with ſome drops of Oyl of Amber ſprinkled upon it, and ſo applyed to the Suture Coronale, with a good Ligature: This alſo in ſuch as be weak, where Mercu. vitae is not exhibited, will be very profitable, eſpecially if Clyſters, at firſt gentle, afterward more ſtrong, be injected.

2. Sueezings are provoked eſpecially with ſeed of Nigella and Seniores nigra, that is, black Hellebore of Paracelſus, (of Musk and Amber.) Alſo ſeeds of Darnel, but ſeeds of Nigella are better and ſafer. Or for Example thus: ℞. Leaves of Majoran ʒ ij, ſeeds of Nigella ʒ j, root of black Hellebore ℈ ij, the beſt Musk ℈ ſs, Amber Gr. vj; mix them and make a powder. Doſe, the quantity of a Pea, it muſt be given in a quill, and ſnuft up both noſtrils ſtrongly.

3. A fume of Partridge quills; alſo fume of Amber, or Oyl of Amber, taken often into the noſtrills with a Partridge quill.

Note. In the Apoplexy wonderful excellent is that Balſom of Life, amongſt other moſt noble Balſoms and Aromatick Oyles prepared by that Noble Chymiſt John Eichtenacker. Doſe, from Gr. ij to iv, in mixtura ſimplex with appropriate water: See my Notes on Crollius.

Crollius his Apopleptick water of life doth very much conduce to preſervation: Alſo his Apoplectick Balſom.

To preſerve from, and cure in the Apoplexy, the Antapoplectick water of my Compoſition is very beneficial: It is thus;

℞. Flowers of Lillies of the Valley, gathered in May at the Sun-riſing, wet and dewy put them in a glaſs without any waſhing, yet take off the ſtrings and buds, and in rich Wine Malmſie, or other ſweet Wine, digeſt them in the Sun, the glaſs being exceedingly well cloſed; let it ſtand untill Lavender be alſo flowred, which flowers are blew. ℞. Of theſe flowers diligently cleanſed from ſtrings and ſtalks, and with equall weight joyn them with the flowers of Lillies of the Valley, in the ſame glaſs, which firmly cloſed leave till the month of September.

Then by a Limbeck diſtill it in Balneo, the ſpirituous water which firſt comes off diligently keep, for it is very precious, and as well uſefull to preſerve from, as cure in the Apoplexy; that which is left is alſo of uſe, but not of the vertue of the former, yet it is excellent to chafe the Limbs with.

From the Caput mortuum a ſalt may be extracted. This water will dure long, and is of moſt fragrant ſmell. Doſe ſs a ſpoonful, or one ſpoonful, alſo one ſpoonful and ſs or two (reſpecting the Nature both of Diſeaſe and Patient) with a drop or two of Oyl of Amber upon an empty ſtomack.

Another Apoplectick water. ℞. Flowers of Primeroſes lb j, Lavender, Staecados of Arabia, of each ℥ j, Tilia, Bugloſs, of each ℥ j and ſs, flowers of Roſemary, Nymphaea, of each ℥ ſs, root of Piony, ^[230] Cloves, of each ʒ x; Wormſeed, Mace, Indian ſpike, of each ʒ iv, Florentine flower de luce, Miſletoe, of each ℥ j, Galangal, Cloves, of each ʒ vj, two Pome-Citrons green, ſhavings of the wood Saſſafras ʒ j and ſs, leaves of Majoran, Mugwort, of each one handfull and ſs, Roſemary one handful, ſeeds of Fennel, Mountain Siler, Piony, Baſilicon, of each ʒ iij. To theſe broken and bruiſed together in a large capacious glaſs, add of Roſewater lb j, and of rich wine lb ij, cloſe the veſſel well, and let them ſtand to digeſt for three dayes; then add juice of Sage leaves freſh made by expreſſion ℥ vj, Betony, Meliſſa, ſpirit of wine lb iv, digeſt the whole again for three dayes, then diſtill it in Balneo by a Limbeck, till it be dry; once cohobate it: Afterward rectifie the water by it ſelf in aſhes or Balneo, by diſtilling off three parts, the fourth part being left, put into the neck of the Limbeck, Musk and Amber Gr. vj of each, wrapt in ^[231] Bombace. In a glaſs very well ſtopt keep theſe for uſe.

With all theſe may be numbred Mixtura ſimplex, which if exhibited with appropriate Apopleptick waters will powerfully provoke ſweat.

Antepileptick Laudanum.

℞. Our Laudanum made of Sulphur of Vitriol ℥ j, Oyl of Camphire ℥ ſs, mix them, and you have a moſt excellent Laudanum, uſeful as well for Curation in the Fit, as out of it, being repeated often, after the univerſalls above mentioned.

The true Oyl of Camphire.

℞. Of Camphire one part, Argilla prepared and dryed vj parts, beat them together untill no part of the Camphire appear. Make up this maſs into round balls, which diligently dry in the ſhade, then diſtill it in ſand by Retort luted, with a receiver, on which there is ſome diſtill'd rain water, and the Camphire will come forth partly Oleaginous, and partly ſublimate, which notwithſtanding will diſſolve it ſelf. To this diſtillation with water add of ſpirit of Wine three parts, and diſtill it by a Limbeck with gentle fire: So the ſpirit of wine will change the Camphire to a moſt thin Oyl, which muſt be kept apart, the ſpirit of wine being ſeparated by a ſeparatory or by Balneo.

Another way.

Diſſolve Camphire in Antepileptick ſpirit of Vitriol and Boys urine with gentle heat, and the Camphire will be elevated on the Superficies, like unto Oyl. This Oylie matter take and dry with Terra Sigillata and a little vinegar made up into round balls; diſtill theſe by Retort in ſand, and the Spirit or Oyl of Camphire will come forth very quickly.

A decoction of Sage, Extract of the ſame, Carraway ſeed and Rocket ſeed, do much help Apoplectick perſons.

Alſo ℞. Of Aqua vitae a ſufficient quantity, Juniper berries two handfulls, theſe when bruiſed macerate in the Aqua vitae for three dayes, then ſtir it, in which when ſtrained put Sage, Peneroyal and Creces, and ʒ j of Saffron; Give this to the patient to drink, and he will preſently recover his ſpeech.

Apoplectick Balſom.

℞. Oyl of Nutmegs made by Expreſſion, Amber-greeſe, of each Gr. xvj, the beſt Musk, Benzoin, Storax calamita, the beſt Laudanum, of each ℈ ſs; diſtill'd Oyl of Cloves ſixteen drops, Lavender, Rue, Roſemary bloſſoms, Cinamon, of each ℈ ſs, Amber ſix drops; theſe pulveriſate, beat with the Oyl of Nutmegs in a ſilver or Tin pan with a peſtle very well untill they be united, and become one intire body: Then the diſtill'd Oyls and the Balſom muſt be mixed leiſurely, and in a veſſel well cloſed kept for uſe. It helps Apoplecticks, Epilepticks, and ſuch as are troubled with the Vertigo, if the fingers ends, temples and crown of the head be annointed therewith; and for preſervation it is convenient to uſe this oyntment twice or thrice a week at the leaſt.

A Clyſter for the Apoplexy, Epilepſie, Paralaſy and Lethargy.

℞. Root of Sow-bread, Coloquintida, of each ʒ j and ſs, Colts foot ℥ j, black Hellebore prepared, ſeeds of wild Saffron, of each ʒ j; the leſſer centaury ʒ ſs boyl them in a ſufficient quantity of water to lb j, ſtrain it, and add of honey Anthoſate ℥ ij: If the Patient be ſtrong, add ʒ j of Salt gems; make the Clyſter.

The Phyſitian being about to cure the Apoplectick, muſt in ^[232] the firſt place before all other things, conſider, whether there be any ſign or hope of life, which being known he may forthwith apply himſelf to the Cure.

He muſt give order that the ſick may be ſtirred, and his members well chafed, and the crown of the head (the hair being firſt ſhaved off) and the nape of the neck muſt be annointed with Balſom, or Oyl of Amber. If the mouth be ſhut it muſt preſently be opened, and ſo kept, that the Palate may be annointed with the ſaid Balſom, or with Methridate or Trecle; the Noſtrills and Temples with Apoplectick Balſom.

To the head muſt often be applyed a thin plate of Iron warm, or rather very hot.

Through the mouth, if poſſible, muſt be preſently given one ſpoonful of Apoplectick water. If the Phyſician perceive too great abundance of blood, he may open a vein in the Arm, but firſt a ſharp Clyſter muſt be injected.

Alſo ſome powder of Pellitory or Hellebore muſt be ſnuſlt or blown up the Noſtrills through a Pipe or Quill.

To the Navel muſt be applyed Ʋnguent of Arthanita or Hellebore in form of a Cataplaſm; alſo Cuppinglaſſes by reaſon of Revulſion may be applyed to the back and loynes.

A ſharp Clyſter muſt be injected; to which may be added ʒ ſs of Crocus of Mettals, or ʒ j boyled in Aqua vitae, and with ſome apt decoction injected.

Then recourſe muſt be had to convenient Vomitories, ſuch as Aqua bened. wherein it is to be noted, that it muſt be exhibited alwayes in a double proportion, by reaſon of the indiſpoſedneſs of the natural vigour. In the mean while, continue the exhibiting of the Apoplectick water, with the other medicaments aforeſaid.

Alſo Bliſters may be raiſed in the Arms, legs, and Fore-head; and ſomtimes to the Prima Vertebra, an actuall Cantery may be applyed with good ſucceſs.

The Sick hereby in ſome meaſure recovered, proceed in the Cure according to the uſe of Practitioners.

Note. Clyſters are not only convenient before the cutting of a Vein, but alſo after; at firſt, by mollifying and allaying fervent heats with things proper to the head, afterward by forcible expelling them, which if at firſt be not removed, they muſt be repeated the oft[•]er, and be ſo much the more frequent as the Diſeaſe is more ſtrong. Platerus Tom. 1. Pag. 47.

The Phyſician therefore in exhibiting Clyſters may thus proceed: At firſt give this gentle Clyſter following.

℞. Mallows, Herb Mercury, Sage, Rue, Peneroyal, of each one handfull; Root of the flower de Luce freſh ℥ iij; Bran, flowers of Camomil, Roſemary bloſſoms, of each one part; Carraway ſeeds ʒ j; make a decoction, in which diſſolve Electu. bened. lavat. ʒ ij; Honey ℥ j; Oyl of Bays, of Rue, of each ℥ j; Salt ʒ j: make a Clyſter.

A more ſtrong Clyſter, which after the firſt, or if the Evil be vehement, may be preſently given: It is thus,

℞. Root of the flower de Luce freſh, Solomons-ſeal, ^[233] Sow-bread, of each ʒ j; Rue, Thyme, Sage, Bayes, Peneroyal, Origan, Calamint, Hyſop, of each one handful; flowers of Staecados, Roſemary bloſſoms, of each one part; Seeds of Cytron, Cumin, of each ʒ ij; Wild Saffron, Bay berries, Juniper berries, of each ℥ ſs; Agarick ʒ ij; make a decoction, in which diſſolve Hiera Coloquintida ʒ iij; Honey-Anthoſate ʒ ij; Juice of the Herb Mercury, Beete, of each ℥ j; Bulls-gall ℥ ſs, Oyl of Rue ʒ ij, of Caſtor ℥ ſs, Salt melted ʒ j: make a Clyſter.

This following is moſt ſtrong in Apoplexy.

℞. Root of flower de Luce, Pellitory, of each ℥ j, Aron ℥ ſs, Hellebore ʒ j, Rue, Sage, Thyme, flowers of the leſſer Century, Creſſes, of each one handfull; Seeds of Carraway ℥ ſs, of Ʋrtica, Rue, of each ʒ j, Coloquintida ℥ ſs, Roſemary bloſſoms two parts; make a Decoction, in which diſſolve Hiera Coloquintida ℥ ſs, Honey ℥ j, Oyl of Rue ℥ iij, Caſtor, Euphorbium, of each ℈ j, Salt ʒ j; make a Clyſter.

Paraluſie.

In Paralaſie, ſuch things as are applyed in Cure of the Apoplexy are alſo uſefull: Here therefore Mercurius vitae, Clyſters, and other purging Medicaments, reſpecting the Nature of the Diſeaſe and conſtitution of the Patient, may be very profitable.

In reſtoring loſt ſpeech, the Apoplectick water is of ſingular uſe, eſpecially if impregnated with a like quantity of Turtles blood warm. So Oyl[•] Am[•]e ſprinkled drop by drop upon the tongue of the Paralytick perfectly reſtor[•] the ſpeech. Such is water of Lillies of the Valley made with Wine. Alſo the Eſſence of Caſtor extracted with ſpirit of Wine. Salt of Corals and Pearl, and alſo of Amber, do wonderfully help.

Firſt, to drive out ſweat, which from the beginning is needfull, (omitting univerſalls before mentioned) of admirable uſe in the Paralyſie is, the powder or magiſtery of Cinnabar of Antimony, and magiſtery of Pearls and Corals, or which ſee above in Sudorificks and Epilepſie. Doſe, from Gr. viij to xij or xvj. Sweat is beſt driven out in a Stove, as in that above deſcribed in Diaphoreticks.

Among externalls the Eſſence of green leaves of Tobacco, made with Malmſie Wine, (only by infuſion without diſtillation) is worthy to be praiſed; eſpecially if preſently after ſweating, the members of the Paralytick be long chafed with this Eſſence, they will eaſily be reſolved and reſtored.

The method of curing the Paralyſie for the moſt part is begun with cutting of a vein, after the injecting of a ſharp Clyſter; but this is not done unleſs the Age of the Patient, and habit of the body conſent. Then progreſs ſhould be made to concoct and expell the matter, to which is needfull diſtill'd water of Primroſes, Sage, Meliſſa, or Extracts of the ſame, and Purgatives infuſed in them, or extracted from them, with addition of two or four drops of Oyl of Tartar per Diliquium; and preſently the reins of the back muſt be annointed with Oyl of Camomil alone.

More ſpeedily and exactly to perform the Cure, proceed after this manner. ℞. Extract of Seamony Gr. iij, flowers of glaſs of Antimony Gr. ij; theſe moſt finely pulveriſate mix with ʒ ij or iij of Conſerve of Bugloſs. Let the ſick take this in a morning cum Coſtodia.

If you would have it vomit, give ſome broath to provoke it; by this means the ſick will be purged upward and downward. The two following dayes let him take ſome Apozeme or Cephalick opening ſyrup, with ſome drops of Spirit of Tartar, or in defect thereof ℈ j of Tartar Vitriolate. With this ſaid Medicine again purge the Patient, which happily, by reaſon of its vomitory property, the ſick may abhor: Therefore inſtead of it, infuſion of Agarick, with root of black Hellebore pulveriſate may be given, with Jalap root, and water of Primroſes and Meliſſa; or let him take a Doſe of Extract of Panchymagogon.

And again for two dayes let him uſe the former Apozeme, or ſome magiſterial appropriate ſyrup. Theſe Medicaments muſt be repeated to the 10th day. In the mean while the back muſt be annointed with Oyl of Camomil, with which may be mixt a little Oyl of Peter.

Then let the ſick go into a Stove, and receive the vapour of this following decoction poured upon burning ^[234] Coals, which provokes ſweat exceed ing well. ℞. Flowers of Sage, Elder, Bayes, Roſemary, Camomil, Meliſſa, Stoecados of Arabia; boyle theſe in Wine Vinegar. Let the ſick abide in the Stove for one hour, or as long as his ſtrength will permit. Before he go out let him take ʒ ſs of Mithridate, with three, four, or five drops of Spirit of Tartar, or Methridate alone. After he is come forth, let the ſweat be well dryed off with hot linnen clothes, and he laid to reſt in bed for half an hour; let his back be annointed with Galbanet of Paracelſus, which is thus made. ℞. Galbanum lb ſs, put it in a large Cucurbit, and pour upon it Spirit of Turpentine lb j; digeſt them in a hot place for eight dayes, afterward diſtill it by a Limbeck in a Cucurbit not too high, untill it be dry, which, if defired more fragrant and excellent, rectifie with Aromaticks, Nutmegs and Caſſia. With this ſame Balſom all the Paralytick members muſt be annointed.

The Unction being made, boyle a root of the greater Wallwort, and apply it, when boyled to a Pulp like a Cataplaſm. The application of the Cataplaſm, with the Ʋnction, may be uſed in the Evening, after the through chaſing of the affected parts with a cloth, and then moyſten'd with ſome drops of Spirit of Tartar; or the member chafed with clothes dipt in Spirit of Tartar. This being done, then as aboveſaid, annoint the members, and apply the Cataplaſm.

In the mean time the ſick ſhould have for daily uſe Conſerve of Roſemary flowers, of flowers of Sage, Stoecados of Arabia, with Methridate, Extract or powder of Caſtor, Confection of Anacardine with a little Solution of Pearls, and Aurum Potabile. In which time ſlender Diet muſt be uſed, and a decoctiof Guaiacum and Hydromel inſtead of drink.

If the Phyſician would reſolve one particular member that needs, he may reſtore it in the following manner.

℞. Tops of Origan; Oak leaves, Juniper berries, of each four handfulls, nine Apples of the Firr tree, with common water boyle theſe till they be thick; with theſe Herbs foment the member till they be cold: Then the moyſture being diligently dryed off, annoint with this following mixture.

℞. Spirit of Salt, Vitriol, and Turpentine, of each a like quantity, mix them carefully, the Spirit of Turpentine muſt be put in drop by drop. Repeat this annointing twice a day, and the member will be reſtored. Alſo the Patient ſhould often in a day take of theſe following Rotula's.

℞. Lillies of the Valley, flowers of Lavender, of each ℥ iv, white Sugar ℥ v, boyle theſe to perfection; then remove it from the fire, and add of rectified Amber ℈ j, Extract of Sage ʒ ij, or Oyl of the ſame ʒ ſs, work them together with a Peſtle, and according to Art make Rotula's.

It is alſo very Commodious in the beginning of the Paralyſie to make Embrochation with abundance of Oyl; alſo a Bath made of Milk and Oyl only, or of Milk mixt with water, or of Water and Oyl mixt.

Alſo it is profitable in every Paralyſie, for the provoking ſweat, either in a Bath or Bed, to exhibit this following powder. ℞. Cinnabar of Antimony, gathered in the neck of the Retort, in diſtillation of Butter of Antimony, what quantity you will, reduce it to powder, and in a glaſs Cucurbit calcine it. Theu ℞. Of this Cinnabar thrice ſublimate by it ſelf one part. Magiſtery of Coral and Pearls of each ſs a part, Mans-bones burnt two parts; mix them. Doſe, ʒ ſs in water of Senecio, or Cardu. bened. The Doſe muſt be often repeated.

Paralyſie with the Cholick.

For the Cure of this See, Theſibus meis Medico Chymicis diſput. 1. Pag. 19. Of which this is the ſumme; that the Cure muſt not be long in hand, for in proceſs of time the diſeaſe becomes incurable, which without ſuch Elapſe might certainly be cured.

Vehement Purgatives which diſquiet the diſeaſed, muſt carefully be avoided. The matter offending may be ſubdued with Extract of Eſula, (Senior nigra) in a juſt Doſe. While the matter is daily expelling, (till the ſucceſs anſwer the deſire) upon an empty ſtomack give Gr. xx or xxv of Spirit of Tartar; and every third day provoke ſweating.

A Decoction of Saſſafras is very uſeful; for it helps the Stomack and Inteſtines, whence comes the beginnings of Maladies.

Confortative Rotula's muſt alſo be daily given; the members affected, at firſt chafed with a cloth, afterward moyſtned with Spirit of Tartar, then annointed thrice a day with Paracelſus his Galbanet above deſcribed; after which a Wallwort root boyled to a pulp in Fountain water, with a cloth muſt be applyed hot to the annointed members, in form of a Cataplaſm. The reſt commit to Nature.

Memory.

1. In reſtoring loſt Memory, eſpecially in the Aged, powder of Trithemius, ſo called, will much help. See Ruland Cent. 5. Pag. 100.

℞. Mace, Cubeba, Cloves of each ʒ vj, leaves of Sena, Cryſtals of Tartar, Ginger, Ground-pine, of each ʒ v, Root of Calamus Aromat. Gentian, Seeds of Cumin, Mountain Silver, Aniſe, Ameos, Daucus, Wild Alexander, Spikenard of India, of each ℥ ſs, Magiſtery of Coral and Pearls of each ʒ ij; Reduce them to powder. Doſe ʒ j, which muſt be taken in the firſt month, morning and evening three hours before meat, in Wine or other convenient Liquor. In the ſecond month only in the mornings. In the third month in the mornings thrice in a week. In the fourth month twice in a week, and ſo forward, for certain months.

2. In comforting and reſtoring the Memory, of admirable uſe is Aqua Magnanimitatis deſcribed in the ſecond part of Conradinus His marrow of Diſtillations. It is more powerful, if Species of Anacardine be extracted with it; of which Eſſence Gr. iij, iv, v or vj, given once, twice, or thrice in a week in Wine or Lavender water, are exceeding profitable.

Note. In Cholerick perſons, and ſuch as are dry of Conſtitution, this water muſt be circumſpectly uſed, for it is a great dryer; therefore may much more ſafely be uſed in Melancholly and Phlegmatick perſons.

3. Famous is Liquor of Silver to this purpoſe, of which ſee above in the Chapt. of Deſipienſie.

Drouſie Affects.

In Drouſineſs, Caro, Veternus, Comas, Watchings, Cataphora, Siphila ſtricta, that is, night walking; alſo Incubus, dread, aſtoniſhment, with other Vices of the brain, beſides theſe already ſpoken of, Liquor of Silver above deſcribed is moſt powerful, whoſe excellency in caſes of this kind, cannot ſufficiently be commended.

Note. In caſes of this kind Medicines that provoke ſneezing are very neceſſary; yea, oftentimes it is manifeſt, that ſternutations are provocations to the Cure of the Diſeaſe.

An Oyntment of Oyl of Caſtor with juice of Rue and Fennel, is very profitable. Alſo ℞. Juice of Parſly and of ſtrong Vinegar a convenient quantity; with powder of Caſtor make a Playſter, and the head being ſhaved, apply it thereto.

Watchings.

1. In immoderate watchings I uſe Lotions for the Feet, but chiefly this. ℞. Leaves of Willow, Lettice, Nymphaea, Violets, of each one handfull, Cammomil, Betony, of each ſs an handfull, tops of white Poppy without ſeeds, five, ſix, or ſeven; cut the tops very ſmall, boyle all in River water. In this decoction firſt moiſten the temples and hands, letting them dry of their own accord; then waſh the Feet per [〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉]. It produces moſt ſweet ſleep, eſpecially if uſed for certain dayes together, in the evening before the ſick go to bed.

2. Laudanum Opiat. much profits being inwardly taken in a Doſe certain and exquiſite: See Opiology.

3. Epithema's are profitable for the head made of ſeeds of Roſemary, Aniſe, Fennel and white Poppy boyled in water, and applyed to the Forehead and Temples.

Lice of the Brain.

In Lice of the Brain.

1. Purgations of the brain, partly ſuch as are commonly uſed (Gr. v. of Pills of Coccium) and partly by Specificks, as Specificum of Paracelſus.

2. Sternutatories often exhibited upon an empty ſtomack.

3. The Wormes may be killed with Suffumigations of candles made with wax and pulveriſate Cinnabar. This fume muſt be made in a very cloſe room, and the worms will preſently dye.

Note. In deſtroying Lice all over the body, and to keep the garments clean, Rulands Girdle of Sapience is very uſefull, which is thus; ℞. The black powder of Mercury that remains in the bottom of Spirit of Wine, that hath been uſed for purification thereof, a convenient quantity, mix it with the pulp of of roaſted Apples, that it may be like an Oyntment: Then take linnen cloth, cut it in two long ſtripes like a girdle, imbibe theſe in liquid Extract of Saffron, and dry them. Upon theſe two ſpread the Oyntment in form of a Playſter, ſow them together, thoſe ſides which are ſpread inward, and apply the Girdle to the naked body about the Loynes, which muſt be worn for ſome time.

Vertigo.

In Vertigo, after the uſe of Univerſals before mentioned, powder of Native Cinnabar is ſpecifick, of which Quercetanus makes mention in Lib. Of Affects of the head, about the end.

The dung of a Peacock, without any other preparation, ſave only dryed to powder, and exhibited mixt with Sugar. Doſe ʒ ſs, or ʒ j. It is ſaid to Cure the moſt inveterate Vertigo. In the ſame Book of Quercetanus.

Convulſion.

The ſame things are uſefull in this, as in the Epilepſie.

Jectigation.

1. This is moved firſt by Vomitories, ſuch as Aqua bened. and Mercur. Vitae.

2. By comforting the ſtomack, chiefly with Phyloſophical ſpirit of Vitriol.

3. For jectigated and weak members bathes are very uſeful made with Cephalick Herbs (chiefly which Madder twice radicated) or a Sudatory made with ſpirit of Wine, which are exceeding helpful.

Sometimes to comfort magiſtery of Coral and Pearls is exhibited. Alſo the Bezoar-ſtone and Balſom of Life.

Catarrhs.

1. In all Catarrhs and Defluctions, not only to prevent them, but to preſerve the head from them, water of wild Betony is very uſefull, being diſtill'd with Wine, and every day one ſpoonfull taken as long as need is: It is thus made;

℞. Wild Betony when the flower is ripe, gathered in the decreaſe of the Moon, before Sun riſe in the morning; cut them very ſmall, and pour upon them rich White wine, ſet it for ſome time in the Sun, after diſtill it by a Limbeck in Balneo.

2. The following medicinable Wine is of ſingular uſe. ℞. Root of Cloves ʒ vj, root of Acorum ℥ iv, powder of Elder ſs a handfull, leaves of Majoran one handfull, Wine lb xvj; let it be uſed inſtead of ordinary drink.

3. A bag prepared with Amber and ſpirit of Wine, of which above in the Chap. of Apoplexy. The uſe of this is of great moment in ſuffocative Catarrhs. Alſo made with Ground-pine pulveriſate, ſprinkled with Oyl of Amber.

4. The thin Catarrhs trickling down the inward parts, chiefly to the breaſt, are happily prevented by Laudanum Opiat taken juſt at going to bed.

5. A moſt excellent Remedy in the Catarrh, is an Amulet made with the root of Virgin Lungwort, which by reaſon of its own heat flouriſhes not when it is gathered, therefore it is ſo called. It muſt be gathered of a Friday (ſome ſay the laſt Friday in the decreaſe of the Moon is beſt) before the Sun be riſen, between the 15th of Auguſt and 8th of September, in the decreaſe of the Moon; afterward dryed in a ſhady place, being firſt cleanſed; Part of which ſet in Gold and hung about the neck, miraculouſly preſerves the body from all kinds of Catarrhs whatſoever.

It is not convenient for women, being worn it hinders Conception, which when removed is again reſtored. See Dodoneus. The ſmaller the root, the better.

Suffocative Catarrh.

Among fluxions, which deſcend from the head to the lower parts, thoſe which fall upon the breaſt and heart are moſt dangerous, yea, ſomtimes they are ſo vehement, that the ſick falls in a ſwoon; of whom without delay great Care muſt be taken. The Phyſician being called, muſt firſt inject a ſtrong Clyſter, after which, by reaſon of abundance of blood a vein muſt be out: Then a Fume made in the Patients Chambers ſometimes of Maſtick, Frankincenſe, and and Amber, othertimes of Roſe - vinegar, being ſprinkled upon a fire hot ſtone.

The Head being ſhaved apply the following Playſter.

℞. Emplaſtr. contra rupt. ℥ j and ſs, Gum Ammoniack ℥ ſs, Maſtick, Amber, of each ʒ j, Myrtles ʒ ſs; Mix theſe together, and make a round Playſter, which apply to the Suture Coronale.

Annoint the Noſtrills with Balſom of Amber, and order the ſick may ſit up in his bed; then give him ſyrup of Aqua bened. and a little after, Vinegar of Treacle or Squills diſtill'd with the Florentine flower De Luce. ℞. Vinegar of Squills lb j, powder of the root of Florentine flower De Luce ℥ ij; diſtill them in a Limbeck till they be dry, put a knot of the ſaid root in the neck of the Limbeck. Alſo ℞. Bole-armenack waſht in Roſe-water ℈ ij; give this with ſyrup of dry Roſes, and ʒ ſs of powder of Diatragacant cold.

The following Gargariſm muſt alſo be uſed.

℞. Syrup of Poppy, of Diamorron, of each ℥ ij, Wine of Pomgranate ℥ ſs, Water of Plantane, of Scabious, of each ℥ j, mix them.

Then recourſe muſt be had to Apozemes, Syrups, Magiſtery's and Electuaries to digeſt the matter; which being digeſted muſt be purged out, as well by ſuch things as tend to univerſal evacuation of the whole body, as by thoſe which free the head from noxious humours. Such are Errhinis, Sternutatories, Apophlegmatiſmes, Gargariſms. Among theſe the Roman Nigella is moſt famous, being ſubtilly powdred and ſnuft up the Noſtrills from the Palm of the hand with Majoran water; yea, this oft-times in every diſtillation of the head by an occult fragrant property yields relief.

Things comforting the head, are Electuaries or Conſerves of flowers of Roſemary, Stoecades, Roſes, or ſweet powder of Diamoſch, Oximel of Squills, and Oyl of Nutmegs mixt, or Rotula's made of the ſaid Species, with Oyl of Amber and Sugar diſſolved in water of Elder flowers, to which may be added; j or ij of flowers of Sulphur.

To prevent the haſty Flux of humours theſe little balls following may be kept in the mouth in the night, chiefly between the times of ſleep. ℞. Sp[•]kenard ʒ j, Maſtick ʒ ij, Sugar ℥ ij; with ſyrup of dry Roſes make ſmall balls like Lupines.

Outwardly may be applyed to the head Bags or Caps, in which may be ſewed or quilted ſuch things as corroborate the head, and dry the matter; A[•] thus:

℞. Flowers of Meliſſa, Majoran, Betony, tops of Origan, of each ſs a handfull; Nutmegs, Cloves, Benzoin, of each ʒ iij; Saffron, Mace, of each ʒ j and ſs, Frankincenſe, Maſtick, of each ʒ iij, Red roſes two parts; reduce them to a groſs powder; quilt them up in red ſilk, and make a Cap.

But if the ſick refuſe this medicament, rub his head on the fore part with powder of Maſtick, Frankincenſe, Amber, and Gallia moſchata. Take off the cloath that covers the head, perfume it often, and put it on again. Or ℞. Maſtick, Olibanum, of each ʒ ij; Thyme, Benzoins, of each ʒ j, Amber ʒ ſs, Tachamahac enough to encorporate them. Make Trochus's for perfume.

The Noſtrills muſt be annointed with Apoplectick Balſom; and here alſo odoriferous Apples are good.

If by the aforeſaid Medicaments the Catarrh be not removed, then raiſe bliſters in the fore part of the head (the hair being ſhaved off) break the bliſters, and keep them open for one or two days at length heal them up; not neglecting in the mean time other Medicines tending to extirpation of the Catarrh.

Some apply a hot plate of Iron, or potential Cautery, to the fore part of the head, as far on the head as may be reach'd with open hand, by applying the end of the thumb to the extremity of the Noſe, from thence as far above the forehead as the extremity of the middle finger will reach.

Affects of the Eyes Equinting.

Swinting newly taken (for that which is of long continuance is uncureable) in Children may be corrected, if to the face be applyed a viſard bored full of holes in the place of the eyes, that through them the Patient may dart forth his viſive rayes: By the well placing them holes, and the rayes conforming themſelves thereto, the eyes are reduced to a perfect ſight: Accurately to perform this, great care and diligence muſt be uſed.

Paralyſie of the Eye.

Paralyſie of the Eye ſeldom happens without a reſolution of other parts; If it be alone it is hardly curable; if in other parts alſo as in Hemiplexia, it may be cured by the ſame means as are appointed in other Paralyſie.

Imbecility and dimneſs of the ſight.

1. For Imbecility and dimneſs of ſight, and to comfort the viſive ſpirits, and rectifie the brain and humours thereof, (omitting generals before named) eye-bright is wonderfull efficacious if rightly prepared; Vulgarly 'tis uſed infuſed in Wine, mixt with daily Food, in Conſerves, and other forms: The Eſſence of it Chymically extracted is more excellent. Doſe, Gr. ij, iij, iv or v. Alſo ſalt of the ſame by frequent Solutions and Coagulations brought to a perfect purity, eſpecially if the aſhes with a like quantity of Sulphur from the beginning ſhall be calcined without fire, that is, without running in flux in the Crucible, and afterward mixt for uſe with Table Salt, is excellently helpfull in this Caſe. There may be alſo made a moſt excellent Arcanum of Eye-bright, for recovering loſt ſight. Doſe, from Gr. ij to v; Hence it is truly called Augentroſt.

2. Alſo an efficacious water is made after this manner.

℞. Leaves of Eye-bright, Rue, Vervein, Fennel, of each one handfull; tops of Roſemary, Sage, Roſe flowers, of each one part, Juniper berries ℥ j, Caſſia Lignea ℥ ſs, Lign. Aloes ʒ ſs, ſeeds of Fennel ʒ ij, Mountain Siler ʒ j, Rue ʒ ſs; Infuſe theſe with lb vj of Malmſie Wine, digeſt them for fifteen dayes, then diſtill them: Of this ſs a ſpoonful, or one ſpoonfull taken in a morning faſting, exceeding comforts the ſight.

Externalls. 1. Ocular water made of white Vitriol in this manner.

℞. Of the Stone Sciffilis Siferſtein broken to pieces lb ſs, of clear fountain water, or, which is better, rain-water lb iv, of white Vitriol ℥ j, ʒ vj at moſt. Let them boyle in an Earthen pot, and in boyling diligently take off the ſcum very clean, afterward filter it, and in a veſſel well cloſed keep it for uſe; Every day, morning and evening drop ſome drops into the Eyes.

Alſo externally in the ^[235] Glancoma, diſtill'd water of Galls of Fiſhes, chiefly of the Pike-fiſh, is wonderfully commended; See below in the Haw, Cloudines and Pterygium of the Eyes.

Divulſion and ruption of the Ball of the Eye.

In divulſion and ruption of the Ball, alſo of the Cornea, the water which is made of whites of Eggs, is of ſingular uſe. Alſo the water made of Crabs and Selandine. See Crollius notes, &c.

Whiteneſs and Cloudineſs.

In the white ſpot, and cloudineſs of the eyes, beſide things commonly uſed, the fat of a Weeſels liver (Germ. Quapen, Aalranpen) is famouſly efficatious; waſh it in Wine, and place it ſo in a glaſs, as it may neither touch the bottom nor ſides of the glaſs; cloſe the glaſs exceeding well, and ſet it in the Sun for ſome time, and the liver will almoſt all be converted to a yellow fatneſs, which take and keep for uſe. The uſe is only external by annointing the Eye-lids, at going to bed. It will more ſtrongly operate, if ſometimes in food be taken powder of the leſſer Carduus of the Medows Heidetiſtel.

Swellings.

In ſwellings of the Eyes, water of white Vitriol is excellent.

Sores of the eyes.

In ſores of the Eyes ariſing from ^[236] Phlyctena's, the water of whites of Eggs is very good: See below of the Haw.

Carcinoma.

In Cancers of the Eyes nothing is better then powder of ſkins in the eggs that included the Chickens, being only blown into the Eyes. Other things may be done as in the Cancer.

Epiphora.

In dropping or inflammation of the Eyes, after purging the head and other neceſſary averſions, a Periapton made of the ſimple root of Mallows is excellent. The root muſt be gathered preciſely when the Sun is in Scorpio, at the riſing of the Sun; it muſt be digged underneath ſo as the root may be firſt bare, afterward pluck up the whole Plant; apply the root tyed cloſe to the nape of the neck.

Opthalmia.

In inflammation I uſe to apply to the nape of the neck (with other ſuch like) flower of Rocket, ſewed in a bag boyled in Wine; This I alſo apply hot to the Region of the Eye. It wonderfully draws from the Eyes to the nape of the neck, where it is convenient to raiſe bliſters, and for ſome time keep them open, which may be ſo kept with Colewort or Ivy leaves laid upon them: Afterward with pulp of Quince ſeeds extracted with Plantane water, they may be cured.

The Eye muſt be ſomented with Breaſt milk, or Opium diſſolved in Roſewater. Afterward I uſe externally to apply to the Eye, a bag fill'd with Camomil flowers.

In inflammation, and other Diſeaſes of the Eyes, the water made of the blew Flowers of Succory is a moſt rare ſecret; it is thus made: Gather the Flowers of Succory when Sol enters Leo, put them freſh into a glaſs, and as much as you may crowd them in, then ſtop the glaſs with a cork or bladder five times doubl'd, and cover it well round about with kneaded dough, ſuch as bread is made off, that it may be three or four inches thick. Then ſet it in an Oven like otherbread, but you muſt be carefull to ſet it upon ſome little lath or ſlelf in the Oven, that the glaſs be not broke, and for the ſtronger boyling of it, leave it till the bread be drawn: Then if this Maſle be well boyled, take out the matter, and expreſs it, and you ſhall find the flowers converted to a red and oylie water: This diſtill by a Limbeck in Balneo, (unleſs it be diſtill'd it will not keep) and twice a day, in the morning and at night going to bed, only annoint the Eye-lids externally in all affects of the eyes, as White Spots, Hawes, Cloudineſs, Pin and Webb, Dimneſs, yea, blindneſs it ſelf, by this Medicine miraculouſly are cured.

Pain of the Eyes.

In dolours of the Eyes, leaves of Tobacco may be applyed; Opiat here muſt externally be avoided, internally they may be given.

Impoſthume of the Eye-lids.

In Impoſthume of the Eye-lid, Barley chewed faſting is applyed.

Falling down of the Eye.

In falling down of the Eye (as alſo of the fundament) ℞. Scarabes that breed in horſe-dung, mortifie them in a glaſs well cloſed, and dry them in the Sun; make a moſt fine powder, which keep for uſe. After the parts are mollified gently ſprinkle on ſome of the powder, and re-place the Eye dexterouſly: See below in the falling of the Fundament.

Tears.

In tears, ℞. Rindes of Pemgranate ʒ iij or ℥ ſs; the ſtone Haematitis ʒ j, or ʒ j & ſs; boyle the rinds in Roſe-water, and ſtrain them often, in which when ſtreined diſſolve the ſtone, firſt grownd to powder on a Marble: This Compoſition muſt be applyed to the eyes in all ſanguinary Fluxes. Some apply a bag with Cammomil flowers: See Platerus.

Fiſtula of the Eyes.

For the Fiſtula of the Eye. ℞. Sulphur vivae, moſt ſtrong Vinegar, Allum, Salt, of each ℥ j; of Sorrel root ſharp and freſh ℥ ſs; make an Unguent.

Wheals and blemiſhes of the Eyes.

For Phlyctena's, Wheals and Blemiſhes; ℞. The Gall of Geeſe, Hens and Fiſhes, add to them a little honey, make an Ointment, with which annoint the Eyes.

Haw, Cloudineſs and Pterygium of the Eyes.

To the Haw, Cloudineſs and Pterygium is happily applyed the Specifick of the Pike-fiſh, thus made; ℞. Of the Galls of the Pike-fiſh what quantity you pleaſe, diſtill them in a Cucurbit to a thick ſubſtance, in the diſtill'd liquor diſſolve ſome Camphire, and keep it for uſe. The remaining thick ſubſtance extract with ſpirit of Wine, and again by diſtillation ſeparate the ſpirit of Wine from the Extract; Of which Extract and the water of Saturn, of each Gr. j. diſſolve in three or four drops of the former water, and with a feather morning and evening ſupple the eye, and you will find good ſucceſs.

Another water prepared with whites of Eggs, is very powerfull, and of excellent uſe to conſolidate all kinds of wounds without any ſear. Boyle a convenient number of Eggs till they be hard, then cut them every one juſt in the middle, and take out the yolks of them all; then cut the whites of ſome of theſe very ſmall like to a pulp, with which fill up the Caverns of the other Eggs, then joyning the parts fitly together, tye them with thread, and hang them preciſely in the middle of a Cucurbit, ſo as the ſides touch them not; place this in Balneo and boyle them, with the Cucurbit well ſtopt, and you will ſee the whites that were cut, by little and little diſtill into a Liquor, which muſt be very carefully gathered from the bottom of the Cucurbit, (for it will be very little.) To all green wounds of the Eyes apply this often with a feather.

Alſo have regard to other things which may defend the Eyes from external inflammations. There is no doubt but all wounds of the Eyes though violently impreſt, may be cured without loſs of the ſight, if ſo be the ſolution appear to continue, and the Chryſtalline humour with the Membranes be not hurt.

Inflammation of the Eyes.

For Inflammation, pain and dropping of the Eyes. ℞.

• Water of Roſes,
• Eye-bright,
• Vervein, of each ℥ ſs
• Tutia prepared ʒ j.
• Mother of Pearl moſt finely poudred ʒ ij.

Mix theſe; eſpecially in the time of uſe mix them very well, and inſtill a little into the Eye, alſo moyſten rags with this mixture and apply outwardly.

In the beginning, if the Opthalmy ariſe from a hot cauſe, or from groſs and windy ſpirits, after evacuation by a Clyſter or gentle purge, cut a vein, or apply Cuppinglaſſes to the ſhoulders. The following day care muſt be taken ſpeedily to evacuate the body with Pills of Coccia, and the ſpecifick of the Pike may here be uſed.

Alſo a Collyrium muſt be injected into the Eyes, made only of breaſt-milk mixed with Plantane water, and a little Saffron, for this repells the humours from the Eyes; but before the injecting this, it is convenient to waſh the Eyes with a decoction of Fenu-greek, or apply an Apple roaſted in embers with a little Fennell, in form of a Cataplaſm. The Lotion and application of the Cataplaſm, and the before named Collyrium, muſt be repeated often. Then proceed to other Collyriums and Opthalmicks.

If the Affect return by Intervalls, the Patient muſt be purged with ſublimate Mercury, ſometimes with that which is ſublimed with Sol. Then cut a vein, and adhibit the following Opthalmicks.

Alſo to the hinder part of the head a Seton or Cautery muſt be applyed, or an Iſſue made in the Arm; for this mightily draws the humour from the head and eyes, and preſerves from Opthalmy.

But if the Hypochima appear at firſt (viz. if the ſuffuſion be ſtrong and fixed, it is cured only by the help of an Ocular Chyrurgion) unleſs the pain of the head be great, a vein muſt not be cut, leaſt the brain be too much cooled, and the matter more violently fall down and over-flow the eyes: But the matter muſt rather be digeſted and expell'd, the head and ſight comforted, and great care taken to prevent the aſcent of vapours from the ventricle to the head; therefore after meat Powders muſt be appointed, made of Conſection of Fennel ſeeds, and tops of Eye-bright, or Tablets made of Oyl of Fenn[•] and Eye-bright water, or Extract of the ſame: And if neceſſity require, apply a Cautery to the hinder part of the head, or raiſe bliſters, which muſt be kept open at leaſt ſix Months.

Then uſe the following Collyriums, before the injecting of which, it will be convenient to foment the Eyes with this following bag ſteeped in warme water.

℞. Faenugreek waſh't in cold water ℥ j and ſs.

Seeds of Linum, ℥ ſs.

Mallowes, Althea, of each ʒ ij. Grind theſe ſmall, and ſew them up in a ſine linnen bag.

Collyriums proper to be injected, are water of Honey of Eye-bright, Rorella-Selandine, Valerian, Fennel; the juice of the ſaid Herbs by it ſelf well cleanſed may be uſed, or mixed with a little Roſe-water in breaſt milk: With decoction of Faenugreek make a white Collyrium, adding Saffron and prepared Tutia.

If Eroſion, or a wound follow, and the Patient be aſtoniſhed, or rather the ſight much darkned; this following Opthalmick admirably reſtores the ſight almoſt quite loſt, and glutinates the wounds of the eyes in the ſpace of twenty four hours: It is thus; ℞. Juice of the Flowers and Leaves of Selandine a good quantity, digeſt it in Balneo that it may purge of its own accord, and all its Impurities be precipited. Then in the month of June the Sun and Moon being in Cancer, ℞. Twenty Crabs of the River, cut off their Extreams, as hard feet, and cruſty tayles, bruiſe them in a Mortar, that the juice may be expreſt, which when expreſſed mix with the aforeſaid purified juice of Selandine, diſtill it in Balneo, and keep it for uſe. At the ſame time ℞. another living Crab whole, no part of it cut off, put it in an Earthen pot, and dry it in an Oven till it be fit to beat, then reduce it to a moſt fine powder, and exactly ſearſe it. Of this powder inſtill into the wound of the Eye a very ſmall quantity, very carefully through a quill, leaving it ſo for twenty four hours[•] after which time, often inject into the eyes the ſame water above named alone, without any of the ſaid powder, waſhing and purging out all its purulency, which at length will appear to be little, or none at all, and the wiſhed end will certainly follow.

Redneſs of the Eyes.

For the heat and redneſs of the Eyes with pain, ℞. Freſh butter nine times waſht in Roſe-water ℥ ſs, Turia prepared ʒ j, Camphire ʒ ſs; mix theſe, and keep it for uſe: Of this mixture put a little into the Eye.

For inflammation and redneſs in the Eyes, as alſo red pimples in the face, diſſolve Sugar of Saturn in an equall quantity of Eye-bright and Roſe-water, adding a little Tutia prepared.

For dimneſs, redneſs, tears, and almoſt all Diſeaſes of the Eyes, this following Ophthalmick water of Crollius is excellent.

℞.

• White Wine not adulterated:
• Roſe-water, of each ʒ ij.
• White Sugar Candied.
• Purified Vitriol, of each ℈ iv.

Mix them. Afterward with this water, upon a ſtone grind a little Ginger till it be throughly incorporated with the water, and perfectly diſſolved; this being done, filter it through brown paper. Then in two ſpoonfulls of Spirit of Wine, diſſolve ʒ j of Camphire firſt beaten to pouder; mix the ſolution with the former water and keep it for uſe, which is profitable in every Vice of the Eyes. Doſe, one or two drops often injected.

^[237] Hypoſphagma.

For Hypoſphagina of the Eyes, ℞. Tops of Hyſop boyled in common water, and applyed hot in a cloth or bag to the Eyes. Alſo root of Solomons Seal beaten ſoft, and applyed in form of a Cataplaſm, to the Eye and round about. Some take the blood of the wings of young Pidgeons expreſt, and put it warm into the Eye.

To take away the blood-ſhot, it is profitable when the Patient goes to bed, to apply an Egg boyled hard and cut in the middle to the eye very warm, and this kept on all night.

Affects of the Ears.

^[238] Phlegmone and Ʋlcer.

The internal Phlegmone of the Ears is cured winh Repellatives, but the Ulcer with ripening medicaments.

Flux of the Ears.

In the perpetual flowing of filth from the Eares, Boyes Urine diſtill'd is commended, ſome drops, not exceeding ten, being put into the Ears in a morning faſting, and there kept for ſome time. Afterward by bowing down the head they may be let out; this muſt be continued for ſome time.

In this Caſe purgations of the head are neceſſary, either with common medicaments, or Pills in ſuch caſes uſuall, or elſe with Vegitable Panchymagogon. Alſo Specificum purgans of Paracelſus; and a decoction of Guaiacum inſtead of drink.

In Children, who by reaſon of abundance of moiſture, are obnoxious to this Diſeaſe, there needs no great haſt to effect the Cure; for oftentimes as they encreaſe in Age, the diſtemper decreaſes, till it be wholly gone: I had an Example of this in the Daughter of Kaidius.

Worms in the Ears.

In Wormes of the Ears, both to kill and expell them, as alſo in like manner of the brain and noſtrills, ſingularly uſefull is an ointment made of Caponsgreaſe and Oyl of Corylum, mixt with a very little precipitate Mercury or Mercur. dulcis (but Gr. ij, leaſt an Eſcara be made) and put into the Ears with Cotton or Bombace.

Pains of the Ears.

In dolours of the Ears, leaves of Tobacco-green, or dry, if afterward moyſtened, are wonderful profitable.

Ringing in the Ears.

For the Ringing in the Ears, Vapour of Worm-wood and Vervein in milk is very commodious. Thus, ℞. Crude Worm-wood one handfull, boyle it in Cowes [•]lk, then through a tunnel that may fitly cloſe the mouth of the Pot that holds the Concoction, let the vapour thereof aſcend hot into the ear, afterward wipe and cleanſe the ear, and put into it ſome Cotton, that hath layen for ſome time before in Musk; for Musk is a friend to the head, chiefly in men, but in women it is leſs ſafe to be uſed.

Sounding noiſe and hiſſing in the Ears.

In ringing, ſounding, noiſe and hiſſing in the Ears, very profitable is bread not too much baked, taken hot out of the Oven, and the under-cruſt ſteeped in good Spirit of Wine, and applyed hot to the Ear, that the vapour may be received in; putting between the ear and the bread, a thick ring of wood, or other ſuch like, to prevent burning of the part.

Note. The cure muſt be continued till the grief be abated. Sternutatories, with many things before mentioned, may here in this caſe be profitably uſed.

Hardneſs or difficulty of hearing.

In difficulty of hearing and fluctuation, if not by the former Medicines cured, inject two or three drops of Oyl of bitter Almonds, which retained for ſome time let out; Oyl of Juniper muſt not in this caſe be uſed.

After the uſe of other things, a Fomentation is beneficial, eſpecially if made with ſuch things as corroborate the head; ſuch are a decoction of Wormwood and Verveine in milk, Hot bread with Spirit of Wine; or if the affect be little, without Spirit of Wine, applyed outwardly as aforeſaid.

If there be no abatement. ℞. A Radiſh root, of which make a ſmall ſuppoſitory aptly ſhaped, and for certain dayes macerated in Spirit of Wine; afterward overwarm Liquor put it into the Ear.

If this means help not, take the ſame ſuppoſitory, macerate it in diſtill'd Oyl of Fennel, and uſe it as before.

Oyl of Carrawayes is often uſed, being inſtill'd into the ear, and annointed behind the ear.

Deafneſs.

In deafneſs and ringing in the ears, theſe things following are very uſefull, as juice of Radiſh, fat of a Mole, fat of an Eale, Oyl of bitter Almonds, fat of a Serpent, the juice of a roaſted Onion expreſt and imbibed in Spirit of Wine.

Alſo ℞. a great red Onion, in the middle make a hole, which fill with Oyl of Rue, adding powder of Cypreſs, Bay berries, Aniſe, Cumin, of each ʒ j, Caſtor pulveriſate ʒ ſs: Boyle all theſe over a fire of coals, then expreſs them, boyle them again, and expreſs; put this in a glaſs, and morning and evening inſtill ſome drops into the ears, ſtop them with Cotton that hath layen in muſk.

In deafneſs, not removed by the former medicaments, wonderfull operative is the eſſence of Mans gall extracted with Spirit of Wine (this dures long) and applyed with a Radiſh Suppoſitory moyſtened in it.

The Gall of a Partridge by his innate property in this caſe is excellent, if mixed with a like quantity of Oyl of white Amber, and drop by drop injected into the ear: Doſe, three, four, or more drops. This muſt be repeated certain times.

Impoſthumation.

In Impoſtumation, fetid Oyl of Guaiacum or Tartar is helpful; If there be Ulceration, mollifie the part, which being done, and the Ulcer broke, ſprinkle on ſome powder of Mint, and waſh it often with Mint-water, applying ſome convenient Plaiſter thereto, as Plaiſter of Diaſulphur.

Affects of the Noſtrills. ^[239] Ozaena.

In Ozaena, and other ſtinking Ulcers, omitting what is before mentioned, mundefying things are firſt neceſſary, afterward ſuch as conſolidate.

Such as mundeſie are abſtergent waters, as Allum water without Spirits, diſtill'd in an Earthen Cucurbit by a Limbeck in Sand; and Plantane water with a little Merour. dulcis diſſolved in it, and ſuch like.

Excellent is the green water made with Arſenick, which with others, Platerus applies to the Cure of this Diſeaſe: It is thus made; ℞. Verdegreaſe ʒ j, Arſenick ʒ j & ſs; grind them together very well, and in ℥ iv of white Wine, boyle it till half be conſumed; when it is cold, add of Roſe-water and Nightſhade, of each ℥ ij.

Hartmane's green water.

More excellent is another green water uſed by me, which not only in Ozaenaes, but in all fetid Ulcers of the Noſtrills, Palat, Ʋvula, Gums and Tongue, doth wonderfully help. It is thus made: ℞.

• Honey of Roſes ℥ ij.
• Sulphur Viv.
• Crude Allum,
• Verdegreaſe, of each ℥ j.
• Album Graecum,
• Savine Leaves, of each ʒ ſs
• Leaves of Elder ʒ j.
• Leaves of St. Johns-wort,
• Roſemary,
• Rue,
• Plantane,
• Sage,
• Peneroyal, of each ſs a handful.

Boyle theſe in lb ij of Wine and Water, till it be waſted the quantity of an inch; (in Ulcerations, of Children, water of Tobacco muſt be mixed with a like quantity of water of Nightſhade, otherwiſe it will be too ſharp.) Note. The Verdegreaſe muſt not be boyled with the other ingredients, but added at laſt when the matter is cooled; then filter it, and keep it for uſe: One ſpoonfull of this muſt be warmed over a candle, and with a ſmall pencil or feather dipt therein, the ulcerated place touched or annointed.

In fetid Ulcers of the Palate, Jaws or Ʋvula this water muſt be applyed with Flax to the parts affected: It doth not only cleanſe, but alſo conſolidates the Ulcers of the Jaws and Palat ariſing from Lues-Venerea.

It is admirably efficacious in the Scurvy of the mouth; (it is commonly applyed with Bombace of Flax, leaſt in the night, by reaſon of the Verdegreaſe it ſhould be ſwallowed.) For a Gargariſm uſe a decoction of Betony and Honey in common water, or a decoction of Savine in Wine is of great uſe.

There are other healing Medicaments beſides the Green water, which powerfully conſolidate, chiefly in Ozaena's.

1. Moſt Excellent is that preſcribed by Rondoletius in Lib. de Ozaenis.

℞.

• Pure Landanum,
• Hypociſtis,
• Maſtich,
• Myrrh, of each ʒ ij.
• Red Storax,
• Calamita,
• Bark of Frankincenſe,
• Sandarach,
• Arſenick, of each ʒij. Rondoletius ſaith ʒ iij, though improperly.

With Turpentine make Trochus's, with which perfume the Chamber morning and evening. It is very good alſo to made Candles with it, (red wax mixed therewith is better by reaſon of the Cinnabar contained in it) and in a cloſe place let the ſick take the fume proceeding from the lighted Candles.

2. A decoction of Myrrh and Olibanum, of each ʒ j & ſs; in Wine and Vinegar, of each lb ij, ſet for ſome time in infuſion; and this often apply[•]d hot.

Burning ſores of the Noſtrills.

In burning ſores of the Noſtrills, the ſame things are efficacious, as are uſed in other ſuch like Maladies.

Menſtruum Virgins is a ſpecifick, being diſſolved in diſtill'd Vinegar of Roſes, and applyed hot in fiery ſores, eſpecially if at the ſame time ſweat be provoked.

Cancrous humours of the Noſtrills.

Cancrous humours in the Noſe are cured as other Cancers, only ulcerated Cancers are here to be underſtood. Thoſe which without pain or ulcerating cannot be touched, are admirably healed with water of Arſenick made after this manner. ℞. White Arſenick, Salt Nitre purified, of each a ſufficient quantity, put them together in a ſmall covered Pot, ſet them in the midſt of an open fire, that at length all may be diſſolved: (Note, the fume muſt ſtudiouſly be avoided, and therefore this operation muſt be made in ſome low cloſe place) when all is cold, the Arſenick will be moſt white. This operation muſt be repeated the ſecond and third time with a like quantity of Salt Nitre. Of this Arſenick in a (cold) moiſt place make an Oyl per Diliquium.

Diſſolve as much of this Oyl in water of Plantane or Peaches as will render it ſavoury to the taſte.

^[240] Polypus.

Omitting what hath been already mentioned; in preternatural Tumours of this kind, moſt excellent are the ſuppoſitories made of Gentian roots, and moyſtned with this following Ʋnguent. ℞. Of Gooſe greaſe what quantity you pleaſe, leaves of Mallows, root of Althea, of each a ſufficient quantity, boyle them together, and expreſs them through a linnen cloth, and make an Oyntment.

Or, ℞. Freſh butter, Capons greaſe, Oyl Olive, of theſe what quantity you pleaſe, add to them a little wax; make the unguent.

In either of theſe Oyntments, add precipitate Mercury, or Arcanum Corallinum, or elſe Gr. v of Mercu. vitae in ℥ ſs of the Unguent, or more, (viz.) from ℈ ſs to ℈ j.

This Oyntment being prepared, annoint the ſuppoſitories made of Gentian roots, and put them up the Noſtrills, if any cavity do yet remain; if not, then annoint the propending Polypus often, and this continue till it be wholly removed.

The ſtink of the Noſtrills.

The conſtant ſtink of the Noſtrills is diſſicultly Cured; It ariſeth from ſome Impoſthumation or putrifaction in the Senſe of ſmelling it ſelf, or in the griſsle of the Noſe.

Smelling loſt.

In loſt ſmelling the Extract of Majoran is a ſpeciſick remedy, if taken [〈◊〉] dayes together, in the morning faſting, and long after Supper in the Evening; Doſe [〈◊〉], or ℈ j; Alſo Balſom of Majoram made according to Art, and mixt with the Extract, or by it ſelf Gr. vj or viij in Wine often, or elſe the Oyl of Majoran, which may ſometimes be taken ^[241] not exceeding Gr. iv; this wholly takes away the defect.

Alſo ſternutations are convenient, chiefly when the defect ariſeth from obſtructions in the griſsle of the Noſe.

^[242] Coryza.

In Coryza ſee as above in the Catarrh. Here alſo Gum anima, or Oyl of the ſame, made into a fume upon coals, is of ſingular uſe.

Alſo Tobacco ſprinkled with ſome drops of Oyl of Aniſe, and taken in the uſual manner.

^[243] Conſtant bleeding at the Noſe.

The bleeding of the Noſtrills is helpt with the green juice of ^[244] Milfoile expreſt, (the powder is leſs efficacious;) alſo the ^[245] ſlender leaves thereof (though not ſo forcible) gently bound with a Rowler to the jugular veins. See P. Bierus in Chap. de Polipo.

To ſtop this Flux of blood many things may be applyed.

1. The hairs growing under the belly of an Hare made into a ſame, or the extremities of the taile burnt for fume. Xenia Paracelſi.

2. The powder of a dryed Toad ſnuft up the Noſtrills, or applyed with clothes, ſtops the bleeding at the Noſe; or elſe whole and tyed under the Armhole, is alike efficacious.

3. Flowers of the leſſer ^[246] Bellis held for ſome time in the Patients hand ſtops the blood. Theſe flowers by a wonderful property diſſolve and expell the coagulated putrified blood from the veins, if taken inwardly in food, and alſo outwardly applyed to the extremities of the fingers under the nails.

4. Stalks of Melanthium held in the Patients hand, or born about him, have the like Effect in ſtopping blood.

5. Laudanum Opiat. either inwardly taken, or outwardly put up the Noſtrills in little Pills.

6. A Silver Plate (or Dollar) ſtrongly bound between the eye-brows preſently helps.

7. This Following Extract of Crocus Martis ſtops the blood, if four drops be exhibited with Plantane water. ℞. Of filings of Iron ℥ j; pour on by degrees from ℥ iv to viij of Aqua Fortis; digeſt them all night in hot embers or ſand, then abſtract the Aqua Fortis by a Limbeck till it be dry; upon this remaining powder, pour on ſpirit of Wine till it cover the powder two fingers; digeſt the whole untill it begin to be red; then ſeparate it from the feces, and in Baln. or aſhes diſtill it to the conſiſtency of Oyl.

A Hare taken in March and dryed to powder, and the powder put into the Noſe or Wound, will ſtop the violent iſſue of blood.

Haemorragia Critica.

The Critical flowing of blood from the Noſe, unleſs ſubdued by the abun[•] of ſtrength, cannot be prevented; yet the Diſeaſe taken in its beginning [〈◊〉] be helpt: Wherefore it is neceſſary the Phyſician betake himſelf to ſuch things as [•]vert the blood to other parts of the body; and if the ſymptoms allow, [〈◊〉] the external vein of the A[•], not taking away too much blood at one tin[•], out at ſeveral times he may according to diſcretion, alwayes allowing an hours reſpite for encreaſe of ſtrength.

Great Cupping glaſſes muſt be applyed to the Hypocondriack, and between the ſhoulders. The Patient muſt avoid all ſharp and hot things: He may drink Wine of Pomgranates allayed with Aqua Chalybeata, and thick juice of red Gooſeberries; ſuch things he may take between whiles: Alſo let him uſe cooling ſyrups, as Quercetanus his ſyrup of Coralls, allayed with water of Succory, Endive, Purſelane and Nymphea, with a ʒ, j or ij of Salt Prunella added thereto. Alſo water è Typhis Cervorum, Terra ſigillata, Bole-armenack, with ſpices of [〈◊〉] Santalum-diatrion in form of a Conſerve, or water of Mother wort with Conſection of Hyacinth, in form of a Bolus with Conſerves.

Epithema's muſt be externally applyed to the Liver, made of water of Endive, Succory, Roſes, Nymphea, with flowers of red Roſes, Sanders, and Camphire added thereto; alſo feeds of Pur[•]lane, Sorrel, Succory: and a little Vinegar. The next morning purge the Sick with the infuſion of Rubarb, with ſolutive ſyrup of Roſes, or of Succory with Rubarb.

Aſtringent and cooling Medicines muſt be applyed to the Forchead and Temples. Firſt, make a Cataplaſm with Bole-armenack, ſanguis Dracon[•]s made up with the white of an Egg; then put up a ſuppoſitory of Gr. vj or x made with bread, or make two Pills of Laudanum, and put them up each Noſtril.

Elſe put into the Noſtrills Aſſes or Swines dung diſſolved in Vinegar of Roſes; this hath been often proved by the odour alone to ſtop the blood: Some mix it with water of Roſes and Camphire, and ſew it in a bag to ſmell to.

Linnen clothes madefied in the water of Frog Spawn, wherein ſome Camphire and Sugar of Saturn hath been diſſolved, muſt be applyed to the neck upon the jugular veins.

The ſame water may profitably be uſed in Epithema's to the Liver and Teſticles, which with linnen clothes imbibed in Roſe-vinegar, and ^[247] madefied with the aboveſaid water of Frog ſpawn may be applyed: Yea, it is very commodious to waſh the Face and Noſtrills with the ſaid water, becauſe it coagulates the blood; alſo it may be profitably applyed in all violent Defluxions of blood in wounds. See Crollius in his Notes.

Diſeaſes of the Face and Mouth. Redneſs of the Face.

In redneſs of the Face, reſpect muſt be had to the Liver, from the intemperance of which, all preternatural redneſs is wont to proceed: Therefore omitting what is before treated of, a root of Succory with the whole Plant, being infuſed, and the infuſion uſed for ſome time, corrects the Liver. The ſame vertue is in other Plants.

Afterward proceed to things proper for the part affected; As ℞. Of Maſtich, white Frankincenſe and Camphire, of each a like quantity, diſſolve them with Spirit of Wine, with which waſh the Face morning and evening for two or three months; and for certain months, once or twice a month make ſcarification in the lower part of the Ear: Alſo for certain months the Face muſt be annointed with the Unguent of Ceruſe camphorate, and ſometimes waſht with a Lixivium made of Coleworts burnt to aſhes, and quickly after the redneſs will be removed; of which ſee more in Weckers Antidotes.

Wheals of the Face.

In wheales of the Face the ſame things are good, but more excellent is the Menſiruum (of a Maid or other young woman of a good conſtitution) diſſolved in hot water, with which, if for certain dayes in the evening at going to bed the Face be waſht, then of its own accord the parts affected will be dry, the wheals fall off, and the Face recovering a new ſkin be free from redneſs.

For the removing wheals and morphew all over the Face, admirably efficacicious is the Oyl of Toads, which is made after this manner; ℞. Three or four living Toads (theſe are proper by reaſon of the ſignature of blemiſhes in Toads) boyle them for a whole hour in lb ij of Oyl-Olive, then ſtrain it: With this Oyl annoint the Face once a day for certain dayes, after a few dayes the wheals will fall off, and the morphew be cured.

This Oyl of all other is moſt powerfuly, therefore in this caſe, when other things are of little uſe, recourſe muſt be had to this.

Small Pox, Meaſels, or other ſpots.

In ſuch like blemiſhes there is nothing better then to annoint the Face with Oyl of Bayberries often.

Blemiſhes by a ſtroake, as black and blew.

To blemiſhes of this kind, raw beef applyed is very profitable; ſo likewiſe thick brown paper applyed with ſpittle will heal the part affected in few hours.

Pimples.

Pimples are happily cured with Oyl of wax, mixed with a like quantity of Oyl of Tartar made per diliquium; the Pimples being annointed therewith.

Ring-worms and Tetters.

Ring-worms, Tetters, and other ſuch like Diſeaſes of the Face are cured after the ſame manner.

Warts.

Warts of the Face are taken away, as in other parts of the Body.

^[248] Spaſmus Cynicus.

The Cramp of the Face is cured as the common Cramp.

Paralyſie of the Lips.

Paralyſie of the Lips is cured as the other Paralyſie; of which ſee above.

The clefts of the Lips.

In curing clefts of the Lips, very efficacious is the fatneſs that fryes out of wooden ſpoons that have long been uſed, when held to a good fire; with this fatneſs annoint the clefts, and they will be cured.

Benummedneſs of the Teeth.

In benummedneſs of the teeth, rub the nummed Teeth with Salt, or let the Patient chew a woollen or hairy cloth.

Blackneſs of the Teeth.

To prevent the blackneſs of Teeth; eating of vinegar and meat or brothes very hot, muſt carefully be avoided. Alſo the growing ſcurf, and impurities of the Teeth are often removed by waſhing the mouth with ſalt water or wine after meat.

The blackneſs, and foul diſcolouration of the Teeth may commodiouſly be removed after this manner. ℞. Fountain water what quantity you will, add ſpirit of Vitriol, or water or ſpirit of Allum, ſo as it be not too tart; with this Lavament daily morning and evening rub the teeth very well with a woollen cloth; then chafe them with Magiſtery of Corals, or the following powder. ℞.

• Mandibles of the Pike-fiſh, white Coral,
• Burnt Harts-horn, burnt Abum,
• Root of the flower de Luce, of each ℥ ſs,
• Salt-gem ʒ j, mix theſe, and make a powder.

The blackneſs of tongue and teeth by eating Cherries or Myrtles is preſently removed, with the perfume of ſulphurous Candles; but to prevent the noxious fume, the jaws muſt be kept ſhut.

Looſeneſs of the Teeth.

The mobility of the Teeth is perfectly cured by this Speciſick. ℞. Acorn[•] ʒ j, Galls ʒ ſs, burnt Allum, Acaoia, of each ʒ ſs, leaves of red Roſes half [〈◊〉] handfull; boyle theſe with lb ij of red wine, till it be waſted an inch or more then ſtrain it, and keep for uſe. With this decoction daily waſh the teeth often, and they will be again fixed and immoveable.

Tooth-ach.

The Tooth-ach ariſing from what cauſe ſoever, is by a certain Specifick propriety Cured with a Sorrel root, dryed and applyed to the aching Tooth. I uſe to gather it in the Spring before it buds, which is beſt. The Burr root (ſomewhat more ſlowly) will perform the fame; theſe take away the paine, and extract the ſuperfluous humour very much.

If the dolours proceed from diſtillations, a decoction of the greater Ʋrtica (ſome mix it with a little grated Nutmeg, Saſſron, and burnt Wine, with a like quantity of Vinegar) taken very hot in the mouth, and kept for ſome time to the part aſſected, doth wonderfully extract the peccant humours: In the beginning it ſeems to augment the pain, but a little after it mitigates and fully removes. Of like vertue is a decoction of Guaicum made with wine and water. In the ſame caſe (chiefly in diſtillations) a decoction of wild Betony is excellent; or the mouth may profitably be gargled with both theſe decoctions.

Hollow aching Teeth.

In hollow Teeth that ake, or in the pains of Teeth without hollowneſs, Oyl of Cloves is of ſingular uſe, if in ʒ j of this ℈ ſs of Camphire be diſſolved; and of this compoſition one or two drops taken, and with Cotton (that hath lain among Muſk) be put into the hollowneſs, or otherwiſe applyed to the aking tooth, takes away all pain. Alſo Laudanum Opiat in Pills, either put into the hollowneſs, or the teeth annointed therewith, or elſe diſſolved with Unguent of Alabaſter (Gr. j of Laudanum to ʒ j of the Unguent) and externally applyed by annointing. Alſo a Plaiſter of Maſtich and Wax may here be uſed.

Worn or waſted Teeth.

Teeth corroded and waſted are often times dolorous, which are cured by a ſuffumigation of Henbane, through a Pipe conveyed to the teeth.

Rotten Teeth.

Rotten teeth will more eaſily come forth, if you touch them often with your fingers, firſt rubbed in the powder that is made of water Lizards bowelled and calcined in an Oven. The Lizards are taken in April and May. Alſo if a tooth be taken out of the jaw of a dead man, and the root thereof be often applyed to the rotten tooth, it will cauſe it to fall out in few dayes by piece-meals.

In the difficult breeding of teeth in Children, the jaws muſt often be annointed with freſh butter, and they will more eaſily come forth.

But if by the former means they are not ſeen to come forth, and neceſſity urge; [〈◊〉] The blood warm from the comb of a Cock, and with your ſinger annoint the Gums, once or twice at moſt, and the teeth without difficulty or other accidents, will come forth in a ſhort time.

Fleſh growing about the Gums.

In fleſh growing about the Gum, it is beſt to make inciſion with a proper inſtrument; then let the mouth be gargled with a Gargariſm of Myrrh and Salt.

Laxity, Putrefaction, and eating of the Gums.

In Laxity, Putrefaction, and Eroſion of the Gums, Aquilegia by a certain propriety yields relief; It may be compounded thus: ℞. Powder of leaves of Aquilegia, Sage, Mint, Criſp, Nutmegs, of each ℥ ſs, burnt Allum ℥ j, Purified honey ℥ iv; ſet the honey over the fire, boyle it a little and ſcum it; then while it is warm, pour on the aforeſaid powders leiſurely, mix it well, and keep it for uſe: With this Oyntment annoint the Gums twice a day; (Note well, a decoction of the tops of Madder in this caſe is alſo uſefull.) When the Patient is ready to eat, let him waſh his mouth with water of Prunella, or the infuſion of water Creſſes in Wine, chiefly in the Scurvy.

Mundification of putrified Gums.

To cleanſe the Gums when putrified, of excellent uſe is the green water by me compounded, of which ſee above in the Affects of the Noſtrills (viz.) in Ozaena.

Swelling of the Gums.

In ſwellings of the Gums without inflammation, a Gargariſm of Prunella prepared with Sage leaves and water Creſſes is highly commended.

If inflammation be, make a Gargariſm of diſtill'd Tobacco water with Lapis Prunella diſſolved in it; (or Prunella water.)

Outwardly may be applyed a Poultis of Wheat bread boyled in milk.

Diſtillation to the knot of the Jaw.

In diſtillation to the knot of the Jaw-bone, accompanied with immobility of the part, a bag fill'd with powder of Tartar and common Salt, and externally applyed very hot, obſtructs the diſtillations; the immobility it ſelf is removed by Oyl of Rue and Earth-worms, in which flowers of Camomil have been boyled: Or if you pleaſe add Oyl of Camomil to the former Oyles, and the affected place annoint hot.

Exulceration.

In Exulcerations, the firſt thing proper to obſtruct is a decoction of Savory in Wine, with which the mouth muſt be often waſht.

2. A decoction of Bettony, chiefly if honey of Roſes be added thereto.

Note. In contumacious Exulcerations, to theſe decoctions muſt be added a little ſpirit of Vitriol, whereby they will the more forcibly reſiſt.

In Ulcerations ariſing from Lues venerea, the green waters deſcribed above in Ozena, diſſolve every knot, more eſpecially if in the firſt, inſtead of common water be taken water of Arſmart, or if in the ſecond, leaves of the Arſmart be added to the other leaves.

Cure of the dolours of the Teeth.

Becauſe the pains of the Teeth for the moſt part ariſe from the defluctions of the head, therefore in the Cure thereof ſuch things muſt be applyed as inhibit defluxions.

Therefore forthwith to the Temples muſt be applyed a Plaiſter made of Gum Elem. or Maſtich, which before applyed muſt be very well warmed.

Between the Shoulders muſt be applyed great Cuppinglaſſes without ſcarrification.

Then to repell the matter, and evacuate the Flux, great care muſt be taken; therefore let the Patient take a decoction of ripe Galls boyled in vinegar, keeping the vinegar in his mouth to the aking tooth half an hour, or an hour if poſſibly he can.

Then proceed to Topicks; Anodynes from a ſecret propriety remove the dolour.

But if the pain continue, and abate not with theſe Medicaments, but it appear to ^[249] ariſe from ſome intemperance of the head or whole body, or through the abundance of matter flowing to the head, and from thence deſcending to the teeth; then not only to the head, but to the whole body, evacuating, pacifying and confortative Medicines muſt be exhibited.

Among Topicks that remove all pain, either by themſelves or compounded, theſe following are excellent:

Laudanum Opiat, of which Gr. iij, with two drops of ſpirit of Vitriol applyed to the aking tooth, together with one Pill inwardly taken, aſſwageth the pain: Alſo a Plaiſter applyed to the Temples, and if need be, Cuppinglaſſes.

Of like effect is the diſtill'd Oyl of Box, thus made.

℞. Saw-duſt of Box, fill with it a glaſs Retort wanting a fourth part, ſet it in aſhes, and at firſt diſtill off the Oyl and watery Liquor with a gentle fire, encreaſe it by degrees till it be vehement, then the Oyl it ſelf will come forth. This Oyl is more rightly diſtill'd per diſcenſum, or per veſicam. Of this Oyl of Box ℞. Gr. iij mixed with Wine, if the affect proceed from a cold defluxion, if from a hot, mixt with vinegar. Note. The ſick muſt keep this mixture in his mouth for ſome time, afterward put it out.

If the pain abate not, repeat it to the ſixth time, then let him waſh his mouth with wine or vinegar, and the pain will away.

Alſo powder of Galls twelve times imbibed in the juice of Pellitory roots, and dryed with the ferment; of this make a little ball, which applyed to the tooth, gives preſent eaſe, faſtens the other teeth, kills the wormes breeding in the concavities of them, and powerfully extracts all Defluxions of the Gums.

The laſt Remedy in every ſharp dolour is to apply Veſicatories behind the Ear, and to the nape of the Neck.

Outwardly the Jawes may be annointed with Oyl of ſweet Almonds; and if a Tumour appear, apply a Plaiſter of Melolet. If inwardly in the mouth the pain tend to impoſthumation, make a Cataplaſm with a Figg mixed with wheat flower; when the impoſthume breaks, diſſolve honey of Roſes in Plantain water, and let the Patient waſh his mouth therewith.

Affects of the Tongue and Cheeks. Ranula.

In Ranula, in the beginning a vein muſt be opened under the tongue. Some apply a live Frog to the nape of the neck, but it anſwers not the end alwayes.

Paralyſie of the Tongue.

The Paralyſie of the tongue (omitting the general cure of the Paralyſie) is cured by rubbing the tongue with Rocket-ſeed and Treacle; alſo with Oyl of Aniſe inſtill'd upon the tongue; alſo with Balſom, or Oyl of Cloves. The ſpirit of black Cherries recovers loſt ſpeech moſt miraculouſly.

Loſt Speech.

Loſt Speech in Genere is cured as the Paralyſie; in Specie (after the univerſal purging of the head) is commended, Firſt, water of Lillies of the valley; Secondly, Antapoplectick water, of flowers of Lillies of the valley, and of Lavendula, of which ſee above, of the Apoplexy. If with either of theſe the blood of a Turtle be mixt (viz. all the blood of a Turtle mixt with ℥ iij or iv of the water) this mixture taken into the mouth, by its waſhing the tongue, or by being long tempered in the mouth, doth happily reſtore the voice.

Regard muſt alwayes be had to the cauſes, by reaſon of the variety of which, the preparations of medicaments muſt alſo vary.

Therefore we have not only directed in the univerſal ſutable medicaments going before, but to their proper place of application to the part affected, and alſo to the neck, or other parts, as need requires, which is deſired by Practitioners. The ſtammering ſpeech is difficultly cured.

The Taſte depraved, loſt and decayed.

The depraved bitter taſte is corrected by the uſe of preſerved Succory root; alſo the Salt of Succory takes away the bitterneſs of the tongue: Alſo rubbing the tongue with a root of Wormſeed, or Gentian hath the like effect.

If the Taſte be loſt or decayed; Firſt, the veins under the tongue muſt be bruiſed. Secondly, Then a Gargariſm uſed that is good in the Quinſy of the throat, and all other Diſeaſes of the mouth; as this, ℞. of the Garden Herb Mallows one handful, flowers of red Roſes, of Prunella, Bettony, Salt, of each half a handful, root of Polypode of the Oak ʒ ij; boyle theſe in lb iv of pure water, and ℥ vj of wine vinegar, untill a part be boyled away, then ſtrein and gently preſs it out.

Thirdly, Make the following mixture. ℞. Spirit of Vitriol ʒ ſs, Spirit of Wine ℥ ij, of Honey ℥ j; make it up like an Oyntment; with this Unguent, after the exhibiting the aboveſaid Gargariſm, the tongue muſt be annointed, and the decayed Taſte will quickly be reſtored.

Tumour of the Jaws, &c.

In Tumour of the Jaws proceeding from a cold cauſe, external inunctions are neceſſary with Oyl of ſweet Almonds, mixt with diſtill'd Oyl of Wax, (viz. ℈ j of Oyl of Wax to ℥ j of Oyl of Almonds.) Internally Gargariſms made with long Pepper boyled in common water, and the mouth gargled therewith.

Inflammation of the Jaws.

In inflammation of the Jaws.

1. The Gargariſm before mentioned (in the Chapt. of depraved and loſt taſte.

2. External inunctions, with Oyl of ſweet Almonds ſimple, without the addition of Oyl of Wax: Alſo a Cataplaſm of wheat-bread with honey; this prevents inflammation.

More efficacious then all this is Menſtruum diſſolved in vinegar and applyed; Horſe-radiſh leaves applyed outwardly.

Impoſthumation of the Jaws.

In impoſthumations, putrefactions and exulcerations of the Jaws, the Gargariſm mentioned in the Chap. of loſt taſte, &c. is of ſingular uſe, for it both cleanſes and conſolidates, chiefly if with the other ingredients be added Plantain leaves. The uſe of this alſo in internal Ulcers is very profitable.

But in corrupt impoſthumations, ſuch things as will more forcibly cleanſe muſt be exhibited; as the ſecond green water above mentioned; of which ſee above in the Chap. of Ozaena.

After this, a decoction of Bettony with honey will eaſily conſolidate the [〈◊〉].

Laxity of the Ʋvula.

In Laxity of the Uvula excellent is the Gargariſin aforeſaid in the Chap. of Leſt Taſt, &c. principally if the Herb Horſe-tongue be added thereto (which by reaſon of its Signature is proper.) Then make this powder. ℞. Of long Pepper ℈ j, juice of Acacia, root of Tormentil, of each ℈ ij; mix them and make a powder.

Of this powder, after the uſe of the aforeſaid Gargariſm, with ſome convenient inſtrument, blow upon the Uvula, or pull the hairs of the hinder part of the head forward, at the firſt gently, afterwards ſtrongly till they begin to crack.

Afterward put a little burnt Allum upon the Uvula, and the Laxity will be abated. Alſo Roſe ſeeds are uſeful.

But if theſe be not efficacious enough, ℞. a new laid Egg, boyle it till it be hard, cut it in the middle long wayes, and with a Ligature bind it to the hinder part of the head for certain hours, till the Laxity be perfectly cured.

Inflammation of the Ʋvula.

Any Gargariſm takes away the inflammation of the Uvula, if ſome ſalt Nitre fixed be mixed therewith: So diſtill'd water of Prunella, mixt with Lapis Prunella, and uſed for a Gargariſm cures the inflammation.

Note. Wonderful operative in this caſe is the compounded Gargariſm before deſcribed in the Chap. of Loſt Taſte, &c.

The Ʋlcers of Collumella, or at the mouth of the throat.

Simple Ulcers of this kind (without malignity) are eaſily cured, as alſo of the tongue, palate and jaws.

Therefore after the uſe of convenient Gargariſms, a decoction of Bettony and Honey with common water; alſo a decoction of Savory with wine, do perfectly cure Ulcers of this kind.

Note. The drink muſt not be very ſharp, but tempered with Sugar, which alſo deſcending with the drink, takes away the putrefaction.

Sometimes in Ulcers more contumacious, ſpirit of Vitriol may be uſed with ſuch like waters or mundefying decoctions, (never alone) and ſo as it may ſcarſly be perceived; this ſwiftly and powerfully cures, chiefly if applyed, mixt with Plantaine water.

Laſtly, Confection of Mulberries, or rather the juice expreſt, or ſalt of Mulberries (a Proprietate) in theſe ſharp humours are very commodious; therefore by the Germanes is called Maulbeer.

Putrefied and fetid Ʋlcers.

In Ulcers fetid and putrefied, beſides theſe now ſpoken of, thoſe green waters above preſcribed in the Chap. of Ozaema, muſt be uſed, which totally remove all putrefaction and fetid exulceration, ſo as a perfect conſolidation may eaſily follow.

Having thus cured, uſe diligence that the Ulcers grow not again.

Ʋlcers of Lues-venerea.

In Ulcers ariſing from Lues-venerea, in what part ſoever of the mouth or jaws; the Phyſician muſt firſt know the diſeaſe, the ſigns whereof are deſcribed below in the Chap. of Lues Venerea, or the French ſickneſs; then he muſt deſcend to univerſals and particulars in that Diſeaſe, and ſo Ulcers beginning to grow in ſuch places, together with the Diſeaſe it ſelf, he may eaſily remove; if otherwiſe, Topicks are to be uſed, at firſt gentle, as Gargariſms, and the uſual decoctions.

But if the Diſeaſe abate not by the uſe of theſe, then the green waters deſcribed above in the Chap. of Ozaena, muſt be uſed and applyed, only by ^[250] ſupplying the affected part therewith, with a Pencil, and after waſhing it with a Gargariſm, ſo the Diſeaſe may eaſily be removed.

Yet above all theſe, of wonderful vertue is the red ſpirit of Mercury, for expelling the univerſal Diſeaſe of Lues Venerea throughout the whole body; the preparation and uſe of which is deſcribed below in the Chap. of Lues Venerea.

Quinſy.

The Quinſy in its beginning, or of continuance, chiefly if accompany'd with a Feaver, is removed by Vomitories, ſuch as Aqua bened. for ſo the inflammation abates, and the Ulcers or Impoſthumations are broken: But in the uſe of this, regard muſt be had to the nature and ſtrength of the Patient.

It Vomitories cannot be uſed, recourſe muſt be had to Specificks, then which nothing more ſafely, next to Vomitories, may be applyed: Such are theſe.

1. That which is deſcribed by Paracelſus in his Treatiſe, de Peſtilentia ad Sterzingenſes, and is thus: ℞. Six or eight living Crabs (Crabs do wonderfully cool,) and three or four handfulls of the greater Houſe-leek, beat theſe together in a mortar, and preſs out the juice, with which the tongue and jaws muſt be fomented, or tongue only rubbed therewith. Of this a very ſmall quantity (viz. a few drops) in ſome convenient Liquor may be inwardly taken.

2. Is an experiment of Antonius Auſmans, Citizen of Auguſtanum, which is thus: ℞. Of the greater Houſeleek a convenient quantity, bruiſe it in a mortar, and preſs out the juice; of this juice ℞. lb j, add of Salt Armoniack ℥ ſs; leave it in a moiſt place till the Salt be diſſolved, then diſtill it by a Limbeck. With this water hot and blood warm waſh the tongue often; this is a moſt approved Remedy: See Conradinus of Lues Venerea.

3. Is the Gargariſm above mentioned in the Chap. of Loſt Taſt, &c.

Note. In this caſe ſome of the greater Houſeleek muſt be added to the ingredients.

If the throat cannot be gargled, the Gargariſm muſt be injected through a tunnel; after ſeveral Gargariſations ℞. the skin of Lard two fingers broad, cut it very ſmall, and apply that ſide that is moſt lardy to the tongue, and for ſome time keep it on; ſo the thin black ſkin of the tongue will reſolve, and at length remove, ſo as the cure of the Diſeaſe will quickly follow.

Externally to the neck a Plaiſter made of the neſts of Swallows (intire with a like quantity of Album Graecum) boyled in water of water Betony, muſt be applyed hot.

For drink diſſolve Vitriol or Salt Prunella (viz. ℥ j) in a convenient quantity of Fountain water. Wine muſt not be given.

Such things help the Quinſy, in which nitrous ſalt Ammoniack lies hid; as the dung of a white Dog that gnaws bones, well boyled in water, and given with honey.

Shavings of a Boars tooth ʒ j, with Oyl of ſweet Almonds and Sugar.

Aſhes of burnt Crabs.

Aſhes of Swallows. The middle Comphry, Prunella, Cervicaria, Mint criſp. Madder, Horſe tongue.

The baſtard Quinſy.

The baſtard Quinſy in Children is cure with a Plaiſter, as aforeſaid. The head of a Viper cut off, and bung about the neck, is commended for an Amulet. ℞. an Owl whole, burn it with the feathers, and make a powder, a ſmall part of which taken into the throat, opens and breaks the Impoſthume wonderfully.

Spirit of Salt Nitre, in allaying the inſtamination, and reſolving the impoſthume, is very powerful. Of this ʒ ij and ſs may be given in a draught of fountain water hot; mix with the water ſpirit of Wine and ſpirit of Salt, of each ʒ ſs: See Crollius.

℞. Of Semper vive water, of Prunella water, of each ℞. j, Salt Armoniack ʒ j; mix theſe, and make a Gargariſm.

The Cryſtal or Mineral Anodyne, as it is called, or Lapis Prunella (which, the inflammation of the tongue, alſo the aſperity of the jaws, and adjoyning parts, doth principally mediate) is of ſingular vertue; ʒ ſs, or a ʒ of this diſſolved in ſome appropriate water, and the mouth gargled therewith, doth wonderfully help; afterward a little of this mixed with Sugar, and ſwallowed, will be convenient: Or if you think good, ℞. Of Salt Prunella prepared after the common manner, what quantity you pleaſe, add it to the ſame quantity of Candid or Cryſtalline Sugar, or more, if you pleaſe; boyle this with a ſufficient quantity of Roſe water, untill you find by a drop poured upon a tin plate, it hath a convenient conſiſtency; then pour it into a leſſer veſſel, ſet it over the fire, and leave it till it be as hard as a ſtone, then take it out, and break it into ſmall pieces, or reduce it to powder. Uſe this often.

The Affects of the Lights. Windy Lights.

Windy Lights, that are fill'd full of wind, ſo as they impede the natural reſpiration, are reſtored by Eſſentials that quickly penetrate the part affected.

The Balſom of Fennel deſcribed by Crollius is excellent. Alſo the Salt of ſtalks of Carraway rightly calcined (that is, with Sulphur, as in the Salt of Eyebright) and uſed with common Salt, both by preſerving and curing delivers from this diſeaſe.

ʒ j Of the root of Aaron pulveriſate, is a Specifick in cure of this Diſeaſe; Alſo Foecula of Aaron ʒ j in appropriate water, with Syrup or Wine, and in Food; for preſervation daily may be uſed ℈ ſs, or a ℈ and ſs, but warily and ſeldom; ℈ j may ſafely be taken.

Aſthma, ^[251] Orthopnoea, Diſpnaea.

Aſthma, Orthopnoea and Diſpnoea are eaſily cured with Vomitories, chiefly with Aqua bened. Of the like vertue, (chiefly in groſs humours obſtructing the pipes of the Lights) is the juice and alſo Foecula of the root of our Flower de Luce, whereof ʒ ſs at moſt (ſometimes ʒ ij or iij) given in convenient Liquors, chiefly in Malmſie Wine, expells the groſs humour ſpeedily.

Aſthma's of long continuance are difficulty cured with either of theſe Vomitories; therefore uſe theſe:

1. Flowers of Sulphur, or Sulphur viv. with Aſa-dulcis in rere Eggs, (or add to ℥ j of Sulphur viv. ℈ j or ʒ j of Benzoin; of this compoſition give ℈ j in a rere Egg:) give this for certain dayes, and the Lights will be freed from groſs humours without detriment.

Of like force is milk of Sulphur, of which ſee Crollius his Notes.

Moſt excellent of all, are the moſt white Flowers of Sulphur, the preparation of which, ſee in the Chymical expoſition of Tenzelius.

2. An Aſtmatick purging powder, which is treated of by Ruland, Cent. 8. Cent. 6.

℞. Leaves of Carduus bened. Carthamus, of each ʒ ij, Long Pepper ʒ j, leaves of Sena cleanſed, root of Aaron dry'd, of each ʒ ij, Aniſe ʒ ſs, Diagrydium ℈ ſs, make a moſt fine powder, which divide into twelve equall parts, and for ſix dayes together, one part muſt be given in the morning faſting, the other part about the third hour in the Evening, with white wine, broth, &c.

If the Diſeaſe ſhall prove more contumacious for ſome time after, that is, by deſiſting certain dayes from taking the powder, the ſame muſt then be repeated till the Diſeaſe decline.

Doſe for one time almoſt ʒ ſs, and Gr. ij.

In the Aſthma, diſtill'd water of Black berries, with juice of nuts, taken for delight, doth wonderfully reſolve the Aſthma.

Of greater vertue is the water made of the compoſition of white Sugar with Radiſh ſtalks, being put between two diſhes, and very well ſtirred over a fire for ſome time; this muſt be uſed freſh, for it will not keep above two hours, therefore is to be made as oft as need requires. One ſpoonful muſt be given morning and evening.

More of theſe affects may be ſeen below, of ſpitting blood.

Suffocative Catarrh.

The Cure of the Suffocative Catarrh is treated of above.

Stopping of the Breaſt.

The juice of Briony wonderfully dilates the diſeaſed ſtoppage of the breaſt, and exceeds all other things in this caſe: It is thus made,

℞. A thick root of Briony (the thicker the better) make a Cavity in it, take out all the extremities of peth therein: The root ſo cut, ſtop with a convenient ſtopple, and ſet it in a cold moiſt place, in May, June and July; in a few hours the cavity of the root will be fill'd with water, which pour off, and put on the ſtopple, ſet it in the ſame place again, repeat this ſo often as there comes forth any juice, which will eaſily all come out: Of this water ℞. ℥ vj or viij, mix it with ſpirit of Vitriol, or Oyl of Sulphur per Campane ℥ ſs, and keep it carefull for Uſe: One ſpoonful of this Compoſition taken for ſeveral dayes, doth admirably remove the ſtoppage of the breaſt; alſo it expells all impurities out of the Lights: therefore in the Aſthma its uſe is moſt profitable. It drives out all watery humours from the body, therefore very uſeful in the Dropſie. This juice dures long being kept in a cold place, yet it is beſt to make it yearly.

Inſtammation of the Lungs.

Inflammation of the Lungs is cured as the Pleuriſie; Vomitories in the beginning much help, afterward ſuch things as cleanſe the ſtomack, of which we treat in the Pleuriſie: for vomiting in this caſe Aqua bened. is principally uſefull.

Impoſthume of the Lungs.

To conſume the Impoſthume of the Lights, water of Valerian is commended, being tempered with ſpirit of Vitriol, or Oyl of Sulphur per Campane, to a grateful ſharpneſs, and daily drunk morning and evening; it inſenſibly reſolves the Tumour.

So Diaphoretick Antimony, or Flowers of fixt Antimony, being frequently taken, viz. daily five or ſix times for certain dayes together; Doſe ℈ ſs: this every inward Impoſthume, in what part ſoever, doth moſt powerfully, yet gently reſolve.

Hereditary Pthiſick.

Hereditary Ptiſick is difficultly cured, yea hardly ever; by reaſon of the height of Radical impreſſions in the native conſtitution, derived from the Parents, which admit of no cure; being patiently born, it may ſometimes be mitigated, otherwiſe it will be more violent, but never wholly by Medicine be removed: But becauſe very many diſtillations do both cauſe and accompany Hereditary Pthiſick, experience proves, that the ^[252] Rheumatick root, mentioned in the Suffocative Catarrh, hung about the neck, together with obſervation of a temperate order in diet, do much abate Conſumptive Diſeaſes of this kind: Therefore let none deſpair of diminiſhing Hereditary Pthiſick, or at leaſt of preventing its further growth[•] more of this may be ſeen below of Spitting blood.

Pthiſick not Hereditary.

In beginnings of Pthiſick from ſharp diſtillations ariſing, how much Vomitories, chiefly Aqua bened. yield relief, can hardly be expreſt, if the brain, as a commanding part, with its Specificks and Confortatives, be diligently preſerved in its vigour: Alſo reſpect muſt be had to the humours that fall down upon the Lungs, that with Expectorating cleanſing Medicines they be repell'd: That no Ulceration of the Lungs may ariſe, if riſen be ſuppreſt, Vomitories much help to mundefie and remove all obſtructions of the breaſt, from whence the Pthiſick takes its beginning: Therefore things cleanſing are abſolutely neceſſary, as Hydromel, and expectorating Compoſitions. Alſo others, which by daily uſe and practiſe of Authors may be added.

Expectoratives, and Lochocks with Flowers of Sulphur, Balſom of Fennel, and others very many.

To Conſolidate Ulcers of the Lights, Balſom of Sulphur is moſt excellent; ℞. Flowers of white Sulphur what quantity you will, ſublime them once or twice with Olibanum, Myrrh and Alloes, as Crollius teaches. Theſe flowers extract with Oyl of Aniſe (or with Balſamick ſpirit of Turpentine) without boyling, and it will be a moſt red Balſom; of which from Gr. vj to xx (encreaſing the Doſe, as need is) inwardly taken morning and evening in ſome pectoral decoction (after the uſe of other cleanſing expectorating Medicines) do wonderfully reſtore ulcerated Lungs, and alſo ſuch as are any way putrified, conſolidating and diſpoſing Ulcers to a perfect Cure.

Adheſion of the Lights.

The cleaving together of the Lights is difficultly cured in ripe Age.

The Pluriſie.

1. In the Pleuriſie; in its beginning, or elſe the third or fifth day, before all other things, I exhibit Aqua bened. to provoke vomiting, whereby the influence and inflammation of the humour is reſiſted, and the breaſt it ſelf delivered from all impurities. Aqua bened. is given in a juſt Doſe, with water of Carduus Maria, or Rhaeados. Sometimes I conſent to cut a vein, where the Diſeaſe ſeems unreſolvible, or extremity of pain in the head requires: And this I do either before or after Vomiting.

2. Where, either Nature it ſelf, or rather the Patients, abhor vomiting; the cutting a vein precedes all other things, and this I do chiefly in the vein of the heart; (in the Baſilical vein on that ſide which is afflicted.) If by this means the Feaver and ſymptoms be not more remiſs, I proceed to others more appropriate, of which the firſt is thus; ℞. Spirit of Salt Nitre, and ſpirit of Wine, of each ℈ j, or ʒ ſs, or ʒ ij at moſt; mix theſe with what quantity you pleaſe of [•]oppy or Rhaeados water blood warm (viz. Gr. v, an ℥, ij or iij) and if poſſible diſpoſe the Patient to ſweat in bed. Note. The ſpirit of Wine is corrected by the Spirit of Salt Nitre; moreover a very little Doſe of this muſt be given, otherwiſe all uſe hereof is hurtful.

3. Soon after I exhibit the Diaphoretick in peracutis ʒ j, with water of Cardu. Maria, or Rhaeados.

4. In robuſtick ſtrong Conſtitutions I give Oyl of Linum from ℥ j to iij; after all theſe I adminiſter Expectoratives.

Note. The ſhavings of a Bores tooth given in appropriate vehicles, doth oft-times by a ſpecifick propriety cure the Pluriſie; the magiſtery of the ſame is better.

Outwardly to mitigate the pain and pricking, inunctions may be made of unguent of Dialthea, Oyl of ſweet Almonds, and the like.

Alſo an Epithema made with a decoction of Honey and Milk boyled together, and applyed hot in a Hoggs bladder to the aking ſide, gives eaſe. Alſo Cataplaſms of Anodynes, which are variouſly uſed by Practicks.

Alſo a ʒ of the Hart or Bulls Piſle is ſpecifick, Joel. Pag. 25.

Likewiſe a decoction of Flowers of Poppy, Rhaeados, Valeriol. Lib. 5. Obſ. 10.

In the Baſtard Pleuriſie the ſame things are commonly uſed, only ſpirit of wine is not in this caſe uſed by me.

Externally in the ^[253] flatulent Pluriſie wonderfull efficacious is the powder of Cummine ſeeds ſprinkled upon a Colewort leaf, that hath been before annointed with butter, and applyed to the part affected. This I uſed to my little Son Chryſtopher.

In ſpitting of blood or filthy matter, chiefly in the Pluriſie, care muſt be taken to ripen the matter, afterward to draw forth all the blood and filthy corruption, concerning which Practitioners have adviſed, as chiefly Rondoletius, and B. Faventinus.

Indeed in this caſe Chymical Medicines ſeem to ſtagger, ſince that all things both inwardly and outwardly are to be performed with moilifying gentle and aſſwaging remedies. Nevertheleſs a decoction of Guaiacum with Pectorals exhibited, profits much. It will be much more powerful, if Flowers of fixt[•] Antimony be often drunk in the decoction of Guaiacum, (viz. ʒ j of the Flowers) and this continued not for certain dayes, but for ſeveral months; by which the Impoſthume will be both ripened, and alſo broke. Yet after this, leaſt the putrid corrupt matter be not throughly purged out, recourſe muſt be had to ſuch things as may remove the dregs of corruption from the parts affected. Among many this is commended; ℞. Of diſtill'd water of Barley [•] ij, Honey of Roſes ℥ v, root of Althea ℥ j, mix theſe, and let them boyle untill the third part be conſumed, this ſtrained give the Patient. ^[254] Althea in this caſe is alſo very good:) This cleanſeth the Ulcer, conveys the filth to the lower parts of the body, and by the ſpirits purifies the whole body.

In the mean time the Patient muſt drink four or five times a day ℥ iij or iv of the water of Ground Ivy ſharpned with its own ſalt. Alſo the leaves of Ground Ivy mixt with food do perfectly expell corruption. More excellently, if an Arcanum be made of the ground Ivy, of which four or ſix drops exhibited in proper water, will purifie every part.

The flowing moiſture of the breaſt is expell'd with the juice of Briony, deſcribed above in the ſtoppage of the breaſt.

Alſo ℈ ſs at moſt of the juice of our Flower de Luce, purgeth by Vomiting. See more below of Spitting blood.

Hoarſeneſs.

Hoarſeneſs proceeding from earneſt crying, is cured with Rotula's of Diatragacant cold, ^[255] annointed with Oyl of Aniſe, being diſſolved in the mouth by little and little and ſwallowed.

Hoarſneſs ariſing from a cold cauſe, is taken away with hot wine tempered with Sugar.

In hoarſneſs procured by diſtillation, which is moſt inveterate; excellent is Lobelius his compounded ſyrup of water Creſſes.

Cough.

Vomits procured with Aqua bened. cure the Cough newly taken; as alſo the inveterate, eſpecially if it be not perpetual; for by this the firſt region of of the belly is freed from all impurities, the diſtillations obſtructed, and afterward if convenient pectorals be exhibited both inwardly and outwardly, the Cough is finely diſſipated.

Internalls are Lochocks of every kind, as Pectoral Syrups; things that purge and comfort the breaſt if need be, and preſerve the ſtomack with the Lights from all elapſe of humours.

Among things that expectorate, Oximel is commended, and vinegar of Squills, with ſyrup of Jujube mixt with Hore-hound.

Confortatives are ſyrups of Sorrel, Hyſop, Violets, Liquoriſh; with theſe may be numbred Fernelius his ſyrup of Dialthea. Externals are Ʋnguents.

Note. Preſervation from the Cough is wonderfull in Ziziphis, that is, thoſe great Grapes which the Germans call Eibeben. Macerate theſe in ſpirit of wine till they ſwell very much, and one or two of theſe taken Morning and Evening will preſerve from the Cough.

Liquor of Sugar prepared in compoſition with Radiſh ſtalks, as deſcribed above in the Chap. of Aſthma, doth mirably reſolve from the Cough. Alſo the magiſtral Oyl of Sugar, as it is called, is made in this manner; ℞. White Sugar candid, pour upon it ſpirit of wine once corrected; leave this mixture in a ſtill place for certain hours, then ſet fire of the ſpirit of wine, and the Sugar with the remaining Phlegm will be reduced to a thick liquor; which taken in inveterate Coughs, cleanſes the breaſt from impurity, and the wind-pipe with the Lungs doth comfortably ſtrengthen, chiefly if ſome drops of the Extract or eſſence of Saffron be added thereto: Alſo an Extraction of Elecampane by ſpirit of wine mixt with Sugar, the ſpirit being burnt, leaves a moſt profitable liquor for the Cough. To which may be added Rulands powder, mentioned in the Chap. of Aſthma.

Species of Diatragacant frigid given in Rotula's, cure the Coughs in Children and Infants: Alſo the feet muſt be waſht twice or thrice a day, eſpecially at going to bed, in hot beer, and afterward the ſoles of the feet annointed with the fat of the Pike-fiſh. With theſe may be numbred flowers of Sulphur and milk of Sulphur.

Inveterate Coughs ariſing from thin diſtillations, are cured with Laudanum Opiat. which alſo in other Coughs is not unprofitable, being in due meaſure exhibited; for hereby the ſtomack is freed from groſs and tough Plegm without detriment.

Spitting of Blood.

Spitting of blood, ariſing chiefly from the Lights, is cured with Henbaneſeed, mixed with other pectorals and aſtringents. See Platerus in Praxi and Obſervations.

But if the blood come forth in abundance, aſtringents more ſtrong are neceſſary.

℞. Oyl of Vitriol ℈ ſs, Plantane water ℥ iij, mix theſe, make a potion: This preſently ſtops the flux of blood from the Lights, and the abundant vomiting of blood. Or ℞. Diſtill'd water of the root of Ʋrtica ℥ j, Oyl of Vitriol to a convenient ſharpneſs, make the mixture, and give it cold: This alſo happily cures the vomiting of blood: See below of vomiting. Take care the throat be not ulcerated.

In caſe the Feavers be high at the ſame time, it is a ſign the blood is putrefied in the body without the veſſels.

In this caſe nothing is better then Aqua bened. drunk in a vehicle of Chervil water: For this preſently takes away the Feaver and Inflammation (alſo a vein may be cut) and frees the whole body from impurities. After theſe are exhibited, although no ſign of Feaver appear, yet ſince that they may eaſily return, it is needfull to have recourſe to ſuch things as diſſolve the coagulated blood; ſuch are theſe: The Eſſence of the blood of a buck Goat, the blood of a Wolf, Magiſtery of Crabs-eyes, Mummy; alſo coals of Tily (ʒ j or ij in Chervil water or vinegar) Chervil given in food. In this caſe the powder following is very profitable. ℞. Coals of Tily, Crabs eyes, the herb Chervil, of each a like quantity. Make a powder, Doſe ʒ ij in vinegar.

So a Diaphoretick in peracutis, or mixtura ſimplex (or another Treacle water) is of ſingular vertue in this caſe, it being inwardly taken it provokes ſweat, which is wonderful neceſſary, and ſome times muſt be procured by externalls.

Sheets moyſtned in red aſtringent wine, afterward wrung out, and wrapt about the whole body in bed, do provoke ſweating to admiration, and in this caſe do wonderfully help, chiefly when the conquaſſation of the interior bowels is feared.

Felix Wurzius in his Chyrurgery commends ſublimate Mercury.

There are other powders deſcribed, proper in this caſe; ſee the Practicks.

All theſe things of which we have already ſpoken, reſolve the coagulated blood as well in the veins, as without the veins; firſt therefore, things ſudoriferous, after the uſe of ſolutives, will more eaſily effect the work, not omitting the cutting of a vein.

The Extract, Arcanum or Eſſence of the leſſer Bellis being inwardly taken, by a certain innate propriety diſſolves all the coagulated blood, and inſenſibly by tranſpiration drives it out. Of the like vertue is Treacle water, and ſpirit of Tartar.

As is declared to the Phyſician in the Aſthma, firſt ſome purging Lenitive is preſcribed, for in the beginning ſtrong Medicaments muſt be forborn; then the matter muſt be digeſted with pectorall ſyrups, as of Horehound, Hyſop, Liquoriſh, of each ℥ j and ſs, water of Colts-foot, Betony, of each ℥ ij; let the ſick take two or three ſpoonfulls in the morning, and three hours after dinner. Then purge with a Syrup or Apozeme thus made; ℞. Root of black Hellebore prepared, flowers of the Florentine flower de Luce, of each ʒ j and ſs, Coltsfoot the whole Plant, Lungwort ſpeckled, of each ſs a handfull; Boyle theſe in a ſufficient quantity of pectoral decoction, or &c. to lb j. In ℥ viij of this pour on of Agarick, Electu. of Rubarb, of each ʒ ij and ſs, Cinamon ʒ ſs; In the remaining part boyle ℥ ij of Sena leaves very gently, then boyle this mixture with a ſufficient quantity of Sugar, or any pectoral ſyrup, to the conſiſtency of a ſyrup; in the end of the boyling add infuſion of Agarick and Rubarb, and make an Apozeme or liquid ſyrup, of which, if an Apozeme, give ℥ iv cum cuſtodia; If a ſyrup ℥ iij, which if it do not ſufficiently move the belly, then ℞. Root of Mechoacanna, Agarick troch. of each ℈ j, Diagridium Gr. viij, Electu. Cinamon Gr. vj; make a moſt fine powder, give half or a third part of this ſeveral times with the Doſes above preſcribed.

Commendable alſo are the Flowers of Benzoin, if mixed with the Flowers of Sulphur. Alſo Paracelſus his Elixar Proprietatis, given from ſix to ten, or twelve drops, with Hyſop or Coltsfoot water.

Between every purgation let two dayes be omitted; in purging alwayes uſe the compounded ſyrup above ſaid: If the ſick be troubled with pain in the head, a vein may be cut, yet take away the blood ſparingly; the breaſt alſo may be annointed with this following Unguent: ℞. Unguent Reſumpt. Dialthea, of each ℥ ſs, Oyl of Scorpions ʒ j; make an Oyntment: Or ℞. Oyl of ſweet Almonds, freſh butter waſht, of each ℥ j, Ducks greaſe (or in defect thereof Oyl of Cammomil) ℥ ſs, Oyl of the flower de Luce, and Saffron, of each ℈ j, with a little wax; make an Unguent, with which hot annoint the ſtomack morning and evening before meat, or apply a Plaiſter of Diachulum.

Sometimes in the beginning may be exhibited Aqua bened. or infuſion of flowers of Antimony, that thereby the ſtomack may be well evacuated, and the region of the breaſt diſturbed with ſickly matter, be releaſed.

Theſe things thus mentioned, let us proceed to ſuch things as help expectoration, not omitting thoſe which by a certain propriety exterminate this Diſeaſe, among which theſe are moſt famous; Flowers of Sulphur, Extract of Elecampane, Oyl of Aniſe, Milk of Sulphur, and Balſom of Sulphur. ℞. Flowers of Sulphur, ʒ j, Extract of Elecampane ℈ j, moſt white Sugar diſſolved in Colts-foot ℥ j and ſs, Oyl of Aniſe three drops; make Rotula's.

ʒ j of the flowers of Sulphur, may be taken either by it ſelf with an equall part of Florentine flower de Luce, or with Species of Diatragacant frigid in a rere Egg, or with the juice of Nuts, which is a ſingular remedy in this Diſeaſe, being exhibited in form of an Electuary with a little ſpirit of wine and ſugar of Roſes, that it may be fit to lick, with the fruit and water of Black Berries, or what ſhall be moſt convenient: Or if the Extract be unpleaſant, inſtead thereof powder of flower de Luce root may be taken; or, ℞. Confection of flower de Luce ʒ j, Diatragacant ʒ ſs, Balſom of Sulphur ʒ ſs, Sugar diſſolved in water of Venus-hair, or Farfar ℥ ij; make Rotula's, moyſten them with Oyl of Aniſe.

Milk of Sulphur may be given with Lochocks of Pine, of Fox Lungs, mixed with white Bechia, Penidium, and Species of Diatragacant.

Chryſtalls of Iron, and flowers of Benzoin are alſo profitable, and indeed ought to be exhibited and mixed with the aboveſaid Medicines and Pectoral ſyrups.

Chryſtalls of Iron are made in this manner. ℞. Filings of Iron pure and fine, pour upon them Oyl of Sulphur per Campane drop by drop, it will preſently wax hot, and be as it were all diſſolved, let it reſt and cool, and in two nights it will Chryſtalize, which diſſolve in common diſtill'd water, and by filtring ſeparate from its feces; then the water being evaporated it will be reduced to Chryſtalls, that is to ſay, if the water be exhaled to a dryneſs; then ſet it in a cold place, and it will again Chyſtalize, the remaining water as before evaporate, and gather the Chryſtalls as often as you can. Doſe Gr. ij or iij.

Alſo it is profitable for the ſick to take into the mouth a fume of Benzoin; or Benzoin with a like quantity of flowers of Sulphur mixt for fume.

If this Diſeaſe ariſe from a thin and watery matter deſcending from the brain, then thoſe things mentioned in the preceding Chap. of Suffocative Catarrh, muſt be conjoyned with theſe Medicaments, obſerving ſuch Rules as are uſed by Practitioners.

By the ſame pectoral Remedies, the Phtiſick may plainly be cured, of which alſo above in Hereditary Phtiſick; yet by reaſon of the preſent Feaver, moyſtening and cooling things muſt be added, and ſuch as the ſick may uſe for ordinary drink, or as a pectoral decoction to drink of often in a day, and to drink it alwayes ^[256] hot, and as much, and as often as he can.

Alſo he may frequently take Rotula's, made of flowers of Sulphur, with Oyl, Balſom and Milk of Sulphur, with the eſſence of Honey, which is thus made; mix Honey with clean ſand till it be like a Maſs, on which pour ſpirit of wine till it be covered two fingers above; then diſtill it for five or ſix dayes, diſtill the tinged ſpirit to the conſiſtency of Honey.

Alſo let him daily keep in his mouth the following Opiat. ℞. Conſerve of Roſes ℥ j and ſs, Sugar of Roſes, Tabulate Penidium, white Bechia, of each ℥ ſs, Species Diatragacant frigid ʒ j and ſs; mix theſe with ſyrup of Violets.

To the breaſt muſt alwayes be kept a Plaiſter or Cataplaſm, the part being firſt annointed with appropriate oyntment. To comfort the ſtomack Pineolates may be made, with addition of ſolution of Pearls.

Alſo a regal paſte may be made after this manner:

℞. Almonds, Ambroſi, Pine Nutts, of each ℥ iij, Sugar of Roſes, Tabulat, of each lb ſs, Aniſeeds, white Poppy, of each ʒ j and ſs, Bombace, powder of Fox lungs ʒ j, the fleſh of Capons breaſt, or of a Partridge, diligently broke in a Mortar: Mix theſe and make a paſte, which cut in as ſmall thin ſlices as you will, and boyle to a yellowneſs, according to Art.

Or, ℞. The fleſh of Tortoiſes, of Crabs, of each ℥ j, Pine-nuts macerated in Roſe-water ℥ ij, powder of Diamargarit, Diatragacant frigid, of each ʒ j, flowers of Sulphur, root of flower de Luce, of each ʒ ſs, Sugar diſſolved in the water or decoction of Venus-hair, a convenient quantity; make Pineolates.

After the matter is excellently well expectorated, a decoction of Herbs that are powerful to conſolidate, may profitably be uſed: As for Example, ℞. Plantaine the whole plant lb j, the greater Comfry, Bugloſs, or the middle Comfry, Prunella, Fennel, whole, of each ℥ iv, Ditany Cretic. ℥ iij and ſs, Flowers of St. Johnſ-wort, Bugloſs, Violets, of each ℥ iv, Cinamon ℥ j and ſs; make a decoction, or put them in Goats milk till they be covered three fingers; then by a Limbeck diſtill them till they be dry: Alſo with the ſame Herbs may be made Tablets according to Art.

A diſtillation made of the Heart, Liver and Lights of a Calf, with addition of certain Herbs, is by ſome greatly eſteemed.

Efficacious alſo is Alchohol of Vipers, or animal Bezoar, which is thus made. After the ſkins of Vipers are pulled off while they yet live, the inwards, head and [•]ayle throw away; the reſt of the fleſh, with the Heart and Liver, waſh firſt in common water, afterward in ſpirit of wine, and dry it gently in the ſhade, or Baln. and reduce it to moſt fine powder. Of this powder take ℥ j, of prepared Salt ʒ ij. Some uſe this powder with their meat inſtead of Table Salt.

The quinteſſence of Pearls alſo, four or ſix drops daily taken, is a principal comfort to Phtiſical perſons, for it reſtores them to their priſtine health, and plainly expells the Diſeaſe, chiefly if ſome drops of Oyl of Cinamon be mixed therewith.

In the Pluriſie ſome commend that ſnivelly water that proceeds from the mouth of the horſes, after they have drunk of a pure cold fountain, and given to the ſick to drink, ſee more above in the Chap. of the Pleuriſie.

Antepleuritick Tragaea. P. Salt Trunella (which is called the univerſal Anodyne,) flowers of Poppy, Rhaeados pulveriſate, of each ʒ ij, red Corals ʒ j[•] Sugar of Violets ℥ ſs, mix them; Doſe ʒ ij with water of Poppy, Rhaead[•]s, or aqua bened. It is a ſingular Remedy in the Pleuriſie.

As in the Cure of every inflammation, ſo alſo of the Pleuriſie, care muſt be taken to inhibit its encreaſe, evacuate the Flux, and aſſwage the vehemency of pain: That therefore the growth may be prevented at firſt, as ſoon as the Phyſitian is called (yet it is often times neceſſary before he be call'd) inject a Clyſter, and cut a vein in the middle or inward part of the fide affected, and if the afflux be great, apply Cuppinglaſſes to the arms and thighes above the knees, and by reaſon of the urgency of the dolour make fomentation with Anodyne and temperate things, as a decoction of Melilot, Camomil, Fenugreek, in milk, or an equall part of wine and water: With this decoction foment the ſide with a ſpunge, or, which is as good, fill a bladder with hot milk, an ſupply it for three hours to the ſide affected. Then upon a hot cloath ſpread Treacle (middle aged) with Species of Diamber ſprinkled upon it, and apply it hot.

Inwardly a Doſe of Laudanum Opiat muſt be taken; Ordinarily let the Patient drink this Julep.

℞. Water of Rhaeados ℥ vj or xij, ſyrup of Endive, of Violets, of each ℥ ij, Spirit of Vitriol ſix drops.

Or, ℞. Water of Poppy, wild Alexander, Alkakengy, of each lb j, ſyrup of Vine roots lb ſs, ſpirit of Vitriol ℈ ſs. It expells Sweat and Urine, therefore it is beſt, if the Patient can, to take it all in an hours ſpace.

But in the mornings let him take ſyrup of Vine roots, of Succory, of Rubard, of each ℥ iij, of Betony water ℥ iv; this muſt be taken in twenty ſix Doſes.

The third day, if the pain in the head ſtill remain, and the dolour be urgent, again cut a vein, and if ſtrength will permit purge the day following, with infuſion of Agarick and Rubarb, Electuary bened. Laxitive, or Electuary of Sena leaves, or ſome magiſtrale ſyrup: Alſo Oximel may be uſed alone, and wine of Squills; or thus ℞. Of them ℥ j and ſs, Syrup of Liquoriſh, Jujube, Hyſſop, of each ℥ iij, water of Farfar, Venus-hair, of each ℥ j and ſs; this mixt with pectoral decoction may be taken at pleaſure, chiefly in the morning, and three hours after dinner.

If an impoſthume be perceived, all diligence muſt be uſed to drive it out if poſſible; to break the ſwelling, among others, excellent is a Cataplaſm made of the Herb Kali, with white Lilly roots and Hogs-greaſe, which applyed to the ſide affected, doth preſently break the impoſthume, whether it be inward or outward.

Alſo Ivy-leaves mixt with food, do rightly expel corruption; yet more excellently if an Arcanum be made of the ſame, of which Gr. iv or v exhibited in appropriate water, will remove all affects of this kind.

Profitably alſo may Rotula's made with Flowers of Sulphur, Oyl of Aniſe, and Tragacant be preſcribed.

Of ſingular uſe in this caſe are Sulphur of Vitriol, an Anodyne with Syrup of Violets, water of Cardu. bened. Carduus Mariae and Rhaeados; for theſe by a certain natural propriety, do contrary the Diſeaſe: Sometimes alſo may be given ℈ j, or ℈ j and ſs of the mixture of Salt-nitre, and a like quantity of Spirit of wine: Alſo Spirit of Tartar is here very uſeful with water of Cardu. Mariae or Rhaeados, with a little Syrup added, powder of Ʋrtica ſeeds ℈ j, with Syrup of Violets, which the Patient may lick, and leiſurely ſwallow.

It is to be noted, that all things the ſick takes muſt be hot, or at leaſt bloodwarm; for cold things while ſwallowing affect the Lungs, condenſe the Pores, and hinder Reſolution. The breaſt muſt be annointed with the following Unguent: ℞. Oyl of ſweet Almonds, Camomil, of each ℥ ſs, Saffron ʒ ſs, Wax a ſufficient quantity; make the Unguent, which muſt be uſed after Fomentation.

The following Rotula's are alſo exceedingly commended; ℞. Flowers of Sulphur ʒ x, Red Myrrh ℈ j and ſs,

Hepatick Aloes ʒ j, Saffron ʒ ſs:

Make a powder, which may be given per ſe, from ʒ ſs to ʒ j; or with a ſufficient quantity thereof make Rotula's to be taken at pleaſure.

If by theſe the Diſeaſe abate not, recourſe muſt be had to ſuch things as make an eaſie excretion of the ſpittle, waſt, extenuate and conſume the matter; or if too thin, thicken it; dilate the paſſages of the breaſt, that the matter may be drawn forth, and at length drive it out.

It will not be unprofitable ſometimes to exhibit a Doſe of Laxative Mercury. The Compoſition of other Medicaments muſt be performed according to the uſe of Practitioners.

Affects of the Heart: Ʋlcers and St. Anthonies fire.

Ulcers and fiery Sores of the heart are uncureable.

^[257] Lipothymia.

Lipothymy is Cured with Oyl of white Amber, and the Balſom thereof, put up the Noſtrills or given to ſmell too. Alſo Balſom, Oyl and Water of Cinamon; likewiſe Balſom of Rue and Cloves; theſe indeed are ſwiftly operative.

Amber and Musk do happily take away Lipothimy, eſpecially in men. Alſo Vinegar of Flowers of Tunica are in this caſe profitably applyed, and Flowers of Rue and Elder.

Spirit of Coralls is famous for the Cure of this Diſeaſe: See Crollius.

In Lypothimy of the Stomack.

1. Vomitories are uſefull.

2. Confortatives, as Oyl of Wormſeed, Wine and Extract of the ſame, Eſſence of Meliſſa with ſpirit of wine, and ſome drops of Oyl of Juniper; the Eſſence of Meliſſa purgeth out the thick phlegm from the foldings of the Ventricle. See alſo above in Affects of the Head.

Swouning.

In Swouning, uſe leaves and flowers of Meliſſa ſewed in a bag, and afterward ſprinkled with ſpirit of wine, apply it hot to the right Pap. Water of Pearls.

℞.

• Of the four Cordial waters, of each ℥ ij,
• Manus Chriſti with or without Pearls ℥ j,
• Magiſtery of Pearls ʒ ſs,
• White Amber grownd to powder upon a Marble ℈ ij,
• Water of Langium ℥ j: mix theſe, give half a ſpoonfull.

Palpitation of the Heart.

In Palpitation of the heart, from what cauſe ſoever produced, memorable is the Bezoar-ſtone, that which is genuine, not adulterated. Gr. ij or iij of this being daily taken with Gr. v or vj of Magiſtery of Corals, and as much of the Magiſtery of Pearls, remits the Diſeaſe. They may be exhibited in Cinamon, or other compound Cordial water.

Externally may be applyed Unctions of Cordial Balſoms; Alſo Epithema's both hot and cold.

Note. The inveterate Palpitation of the heart is wholly removed, by the Mummy made of a found man, being often given in Cinamon water; Crollius his Treacle water; alſo the Camphorate Treacle water of Crollius, compounded with Mixtura ſimplex. Likewiſe Liquor of Pearls prepared with ſpirit of Guaiacum, which if inwardly taken is wonderful efficacious. Oyl of Cinamon uſed in Rotula's help much.

Little worms in the Heart.

That there are little worms bred in the heart, or under the Capſula, is out of doubt (this Diſeaſe being familiar with Virgins.) The malady is diſcovered; 1. By pricking dolours of the heart. 2. By the voiding, or not voiding the maw-worms. 3. By ſigns of the anguiſh, when there is a Convulſion.

Cordials either hot or cold, as alſo Specificks, in this Diſeaſe are of little or no effect. Only the Bezoar-ſtone, being taken in the beginning, before Convulſions happen, with Salt of Tanſy or Cretic or vulgar Dittany, doth ſometimes yield relief. Doſe Gr. iv, v, vj to viij.

The Specifick Cure is thus:

1. The Maw-worms muſt be expelled by Mercury exhibited in Conſerve of Roſes after this manner. ℞. Mercu. viv. purged ℈ j, temper it (Mercury is not properly mortified) or mortifie it with faſting ſpittle, or juice of Lemmons; mix it with ℥ ſs of Conſerve of Roſes, adding Gr. ij of Benzoin pulveriſate; or if the crudeneſs of the Mercury be ſuſpected, then only infuſe ʒ j or ij of Benzoin in a draught of cold water for one night, and give it without Mercury. This attracts nothing from the water, but by its own odour helps the diſeaſed. Or elſe give to drink ℥ ij or iij of diſtill'd water of Onions or Garlick, and the maw-worms will certainly dye or be expell'd.

2. The maw-worms being thus deſtroyed, if Convulſion, and return of the Fits be, it is a moſt certain ſign of worms in the heart: Therefore exhibit Specifick Extracts of Garlick, Horſe-radiſh and Water-creſſes; Doſe ℈ j in broath or Liquor wherein the Radiſhes have been before macerated; by this means the Cure will ſpeedily follow.

Note. In defect of the Extracts, one, two or three ſpoonfulls of the juice of each of them may be ſufficient. The ſalts of theſe Simples rightly prepared are more excellent.

Poyſons.

In preſerving from, and cure of Poyſons, diligently obſerve what is preſcribed by Crollius, for things more perfect are not given. Lichtenackers Balſom of Life is a famous Antidote; Alſo my Mineral Solar-Bezoar.

In dolour of the heart, Bezoar and other things mentioned above in the Chap. of Confortatives are of ſingular uſe.

Vices of the Paps.

Inflammation of the breaſts are chiefly aſſwaged with external Epithema's. An Epithema of Frankincenſe and Myrrh boyled with Vinegar and Wine, and applyed blood warm, takes away inflammations in their beginning; in more vehement dolour Gr. ij, iij or iv of Laudanum Opiat muſt be added: So the prepared Vernix of the Juniper tree being applyed inſtead of a Plaiſter removes inflammation, and prevents the Impoſthume. Hemlock ſimple, bruiſed and applyed, abates inflammation ariſing from abundance of milk, and hinders impoſthumation.

Internally in inflammations of this kind, the ſpeckled eyes of a Peacocks tayle (by the ſignature of Paps) yield preſent help. Three or four of them being diligently cut very ſmall, and exhibited with Mint-water, give eaſe preſently.

Impoſthumations are helped, 1. By things that diſcuſs the matter. 2. By ſuch as ripen it. Ulcers are by nothing more eaſily cured then by Oyl of Wallnuts made by expreſſion, thickned in a frying pan, and afterward gently applyed with Suppoſitories.

Moſt Excellent is Rulands Balſom of Sulphur thus made:

℞. Sulphur or flowers of Sulphur ℥ ij, Oyl of Poppy by Expreſſion lb j, good Wine ℥ iij; macerate them eight dayes and nights with gentle heat, often ſtirring them; afterward boyle them with moſt ſoft fire till the wine be conſumed, during the boyling keep it alwayes ſtirring: This filter or ſtrein through a cloth and keep for uſe: See Curat. 29. Cent. 1. of Rulands: Alſo a Plaiſter of Diaſulphur, thus:

℞. Oyl of Sulphur ℥ iij, Wax ℥ ſs, Scammony ʒ iij, Myrrh to the weight of them all: Upon the Wax, Scammony and Oyl, ſprinkle the Myrrh moſt finely pulveriſate by little and little; this mixture boyle with gentle heat, alwayes ſtirring it with a wooden ſpattle till it be well and throughly mixt. After half an hour remove it from the fire, and dry it leiſurely.

Cancers.

Cancers in Womens breaſts for the moſt part follow the Obſtruction of the Menſes, if from other procatartick cauſes they take their beginning, yet oftentimes the Flowers ſtop, and the Diſeaſe is made worſe. If already ulcerated, it is beſt in this caſe to leave them untoucht; Auxiliaries are of no force, but rather exaſperate the Diſeaſe. It will be more ſafe, if either by Nature or Medicine the Menſes return, or be reduced to their priſtine ſtate. If by Age, or otherwiſe by the evil digeſtion of the body, theſe be obſtructed, then by purging and cleanſing Medicaments remove the defect.

Among ſuch as mundefie excellent is Specificum purgans of Paracelſus; Alſo Mercur. dulcas, and other things that expell Melancholly, both Chymical and Vulgar. The ulcerated breaſt is moſt firmly cured.

1. By waſhing it with water of Soot, untill an Eſchara be made.

2. By applying Oyl of fixt Arſenick tempered in Plantain water, untill the Ulcer be throughly cleanſed, and the Eſchara of its own accord, or with the help of Oyntment, be perfectly cured.

If the root of the Sore in the Cavities be full of hairs, pluck them out prudently with convenient inſtruments.

Internally may be often exhibited Magiſtery of Crabs-eyes, in water of Ar[••••] or Samphire.

The Ulcers after this manner cleanſed, and the Cancers alſo mortified, Couſolidatory Medicaments muſt be outwardly applyed; ſuch are the Oyl and balſom of Sulphur, and Plaiſter of the ſame.

But this renowned Cure is only in Cancrous Ulcers, or rather beginning to cancerate. If there be inflammation in the ſkin, or if the Ulcer become fordid and Cavernous, eſpecially if it ſpread almoſt into the ſtomack, it is ſeldom or never cured.

It is very convenient after the cleanſing of Ulcers to ſprinkle on them the powder of the inward ſkins of Eggs which included the young. The ſuperabundance of milk is excellently remedied, and the curdling prevented with leaves of Hemlock or Mint applyed; much more happy would the operation be, if at the ſame time, the Menſes be alſo moved either by Nature or Art.

Pennel ſeeds often eaten encreaſe milk, alſo the Fennel-root worn is of like effect. The Chryſtal ſtone moſt finely pulveriſate, of which ℈ ſs or ℈ j, taken inwardly once or twice in Fennel-water, by a certain propriety encreaſeth milk.

Chops of the Breaſts are cured by the greaſe of Wooden ſpoons, of which above in Clefts of the lips; Alſo Pomada of a Capon. The Cancer is a foul tumour, in ſight unequal, ſometimes with pain. It takes its name from Crabs. This Vice is in every part of Humane Body, both external and internal, which receive from Nature a conſtant purgation; the parts weak and thin, greedily receive the thick melancholly matter: of the melancholly humour is generated vehement heats, which becoming more ſharp produce ulceration.

There are different kinds of Cancers, ſome without Ulcers, others ulcerated. The ſigns are tumours with great inflammation, waxing black without very great heat, and the veins in the whole habit of the body ſwell, becauſe the unprofitable blood is attracted from the Centre, therefore the veins are puffed up.

The colour of the Cancer is like aſhes, livid and inclining to Purple, in touch moſt hard, yet ſometimes accompanied with dolorous prickings, chiefly when in the Jaws or Breaſts, but in ſome other parts it procures dolour, and in ſome not.

The Cancer is diverſe both as to place and matter; by reaſon of the matter when the humours are mixt, viz. Melancholly and Choller together; by reaſon of the place, when it is either in the Face, Lips, Noſe, Fore-head, Hands or Fingers, as I have learned by experience; theſe parts are uſually free from pain; but if in the breaſt there is pricking dolours; in the ſecret part alſo pain is wont to be.

Sometimes in the Lips, Noſe, corners of the Eyes, Fore-head, and in every part of the Face are bred as it were Warts in form of Vetches, which afterward dilate and encreaſe like Muſhrums, with lips brawny and turn'd inward, which are wont to ſend forth blood or virulent matter. In the Fore-head they dilate themſelves by violent corroding.

There is another kind or ſpecies which comes not at all to an Ulcer, but is a tumour or hard ſwelling in the ſkin, livid, and never ulcerates, yet alwayes encreaſes. Tumours of this kind are wont to grow in the Neck, Liver, Spleen, Privities and Matrix, ſeldom in other parts of the body. I have ſeen none, only at Padua in the Noſe of one Woman.

If the firſt kind of this Diſtemper, ulcerate, continue, eat into, and penetrate the bottom, ſend forth ſtinking corrupt matter, and procure abominable pain almoſt inſufferable.

That which hath roots and veins ſwollen, and in the inward parts of the Breaſt attracts the blood from the bottome is incurable: The other is cureable.

In Cure of the Cancer an order of Diet muſt be appointed, wherein carefully muſt be avoiding ſuch things as generate Melancholly juice; Ptiſane, Barley, Mallowes, Herb Orage, Beet, and all things that generate good blood, and are eaſie of digeſtion may be uſed. Drink may be thin, white-wine not very old.

Evacuation muſt firſt be endeavoured by taking away blood, as ſtrength and age will permit. The middle vein in the back may be cut, and eſpecially means uſed to provoke the Menſes, afterward the peccant humour evacuated by ſuitable medicaments.

Things purging are Epithymon, Sena, Polipode, Whey of milk, and compoſitions of this kind, as Confection of Sena, Confection of Bugloſs, and Pill of the Azure-ſtone.

Afterward it will be neceſſary to repell or diſcuſs the humour lurking in the part, which, though very little, leaſt unto it a greater abundance of matter flow, ſome repercuſſive muſt be applyed round about the affected, which being done ſprinkle upon it the Bleſſed Powder given to me by the Moſt High, for the Utility of Man-kind.

It behoves the Phyſician to obſerve this method; let him alwayes with faſting ſpittle apply Bombace. If the Cancer be ulcerated, the Ulcer being firſt wiped clean from all filth and corrupt matter, let him take the powder and ſprinkle it all over the Sore, as fiſh are wont to be ſprinkled with Flower before they be fryed, and with the aforeſaid Bombace cover it and annoint it round about with faſting ſpittle, that it may ſtick, when it ſticks it will not fall off, untill together with it the roots be eradicated. This is wont at firſt laying on to procure great dolour, when the ſharp and corroding humour cannot be purged out through the Ulcer (yea, although the tumour be great at that time, the Medicament muſt neither be removed, nor any other put on, but muſt be annointed round about with Oyl of Roſes, and left untill it fall off of it ſelf;) when the ſharp humour is purged by the Ulcer no more pain remains; this muſt then be purged as other Ulcers. I alwayes uſe incarnative, cleanſing and digeſtive powder, made only of Turpentine and yolks of Eggs, with Oyntment of Lithargy and Mumy, of which I hereafter deſcribe the method of Preparation.

This muſt alwayes be diligently minded, that if any part of the roots remain, the powder muſt be again applyed: Sometimes it happens that after the roots are removed, one Cancer grows as it were from (or upon) another, as in the Kings-Evil, then it behoves to reiterate the powder untill all the Evils be removed. Thoſe Cancers are moſt difficult of Cure when they are in parts of the inward breaſt, becauſe their roots are between (or in) the parts of the ſtomack.

I have cured many Women, when the Cancer hath been ulcerated, only with this Plaiſter following; I took Ammoniack diſſolved in Vinegar, and with it moſt excellently purged the malignant juice of the Cancer, in ſuch a manner as no corrupted matter was attracted to the affected part, and have often repeated it to a perfect Cure. I uſe to apply it certaine dayes after Conſolidation of the Ulcer, and have happily cured not a few.

The way of preparing the Bleſſed Powder:

℞.

• Of the powder marked A ℥ ij
• Of the powder marked B ℥ j
• Of the powder marked C ℥ iij

When you are to uſe this reduce it to a fine impalpable powder upon a Porphiry ſtone: it muſt be kept in a very cloſe place that it receive no humidity; the longer it is kept, the more precious it is. It is not good for uſe unleſs kept one year at leaſt.

A. ℞. In June, July and Auguſt, roots of the greater Dragonwort (becauſe at that time the leaves are dry, and the root remains whole in the Earth) cut them into many ſmall pieces, and hang them in a windy place, when they are dry keep them to be uſed in preparing the powder. When theſe roots cannot be had, inſtead of them may be uſed the leſſer Dragonwort which is called Aron, the greater is better which is called Dracuntium.

B Sandarach by the Ancients vulgarly called white Arſenick, not that which is bright like glaſs, nor that which is red, for theſe have in them a certain malignity, but the white Calcinoſe Sandarach hath not ſuch a malignant quality, it is prepared after this manner; ℞. Of this what quantity you pleaſe, reduce it to moſt fine powder, pour upon it Aqua vitae, and ſet it to digeſt in a hot place, that the powder may receive its vertue, and co-operate with it; after three dayes pour off the Aqua vitae that was before poured on, and pour on freſh; do this every three dayes for fifteen dayes together. Mix it with water, and it will be prepared.

C ℞. Soot which is found in Chymnies (ſee above in the Chap. of Confortatives) not that which is old nor ſandy, but what hath in it ſufficient ſaltneſs; there is ſome like to Spiders webs, which is not good; therefore in chooſing the Soot, the Operators ſkill is required, and that as above he may compound the powder.

Incarnative cleanſing powder.

℞. Olibanum, Sarcocolla, Maſtich, Myrrh, Aloes, Mumy, Ariſtolochy of both kinds, of each ℥ iij, Precipitate Mercury compounded with Aqua Calcinata ʒ j and ſs. Make a powder.

I uſe a Precipitate made with Amalgamated Sol. In Noble Perſons this following unguent; ℞. Lithurgy of Gold ℥ iij, Mumy ʒ j and ſs, pulveriſate the ſubtilty, with Oyl and Vinegar of Roſes, make the Unguent in a Lead mortar.

The Oyntment I commonly uſe is thus; ℞. Lithargy, pour Oyl upon it, work them together one quarter of an hour, then add vinegar of Roſes, and ſo work it together, afterward continue ſtirring and fermenting for three hours, and it will be a moſt excellent Compoſition.

Affects of the Ventricle.

Inflammation of the mouth of the Ventricle, as alſo of the Ventricle it ſelf, is moſt ſpeedily cured with Lapis Prunella, if ℈ j or ℈ ij be diſſolved in a ſufficient quantity of Mint, Succory or Wormwood water, and by often ſipping be all drunk up. Of like effect, and indeed more certain is one drop or two of Spirit of Saturn exhibited in the aforeſaid waters; but not well, Note,

Frigida Saturno non bene juncta Venus.

Ʋlcers of the Ventricle.

Ulcers of the Ventricle are difficultly cured, and therefore by the Providence of Nature very ſeldom happen.

Stoppage of the ſtomach, or difficulty in ſwallowing.

In ſtoppage or difficulty of ſwallowing, the juice of Nutts is ſingularly helpfull, if in ℥ j of it, Gr. vj, viij or x, or ℈ ſs at moſt of Salt Gem be tempered, and this by degrees be leiſurely ſwallowed, it takes away all this difficulty, ſo as it apparently removes all obſtructions, as well what are occaſioned without as within the Diſeaſe, that is, it removes both the Diſeaſe and ſymptomes. If a hard Tumour cauſe this difficulty, a Plaiſter of Hemlock (which is made of the juice of Hemlock, Oyl of Camomil and Wax, of each a ſufficient quantity) muſt be applyed outwardly to the Orifice of the Ventricle; this muſt be uſed till the Tumour be diſſolv'd, and then the temper'd juice of Nuts will remove the remaining difficulty. See Cardanus and William Fabricius.

Cardialgy, or pain at the heart.

Cardialgy in its beginning, or of ^[258] ſome continuance, may be cured by vomiting, if that may be procured: Therefore a vomit provoked with Aqua bened. or Gilla of Theophraſtus, doth moſt eaſily remove the pain.

The inveterate Cardialgy chiefly in the Aged is in time removed with ſyrup of Camomil (vomits are not ſo ſafe for the Aged.) Better is an Arcanum of Camomil, eſpecially of the Romane Camomil, being daily exhibited in Mint water till the Diſeaſe decline.

Outwardly may be applyed Epithema's of ſuch things as mollifie and aſſwage the pain, as Camomil, and Mallowes.

Moſt excellent in this caſe is Thurnheuſerus his Saphirick, Oyl of Camomil (which is made of flowers of Camomil, with a little Turpentine of Cypreſs diſſolved in water, and added thereto, and afterward diſtill'd by a bladder) given in water of Mint, Camomil, Elder-flowers, or in the water of the wild Vruzella leaves. Doſe, four, five or ſix drops.

Dilatation of the mouth of the Ventricle.

In Dilatation or gaping of the mouth of the Ventricle: After meat very powerfull are Confections of Aniſe, Fennel and Coriander; or before Meat, Tablets of Diatrion-pipereon, Oyl of Pepper is beſt; purging things in this caſe are uſeleſs.

Externally Baſil may be applyed, rather worn in a bag about the Orifice.

The ſtink of the Ventricle.

In ſuch like ſtinks, Amber ſuſpended in wine, alſo Oyl or Salt of Cinamon, are uſeful.

Intemperance of the Ventricle.

Intemperance of the Ventricle with humours, either from a cold or hot cauſe, is corrected at firſt with gentle vomiting, for ſo the pondrous filth of the Ventricle, and concomitant intemperance of this kind, it more eaſily exterminates, then can be expelled by purging Medicaments through the inferiour parts.

Moreover the foldings of the Ventricle, ſtuffed up with abundance of humours, are releaſed, and afterward the inveterate intemperance is eaſily removed. If no humour accompany the Diſtemper, it will not be abſurd to abſtain from vomits (among which Aqua bened. is moſt excellent) or elſe if they can be indured, to enjoyn the uſe thereof; Yet more ſafely we ſhall proceed in uſing Laxative Purges, ſuch as Laxative powder of Sena, Extract of Mechoachanna, Vegetable Panchymagogon, and Mercurius dulcis; after the uſe of theſe, Specifick Confortatives muſt be exhibited.

In intemperance ariſing from either a hot or cold cauſe, excellent is the acid ſpirit of Vitriol, chiefly of Venus, of which ſee Crollius his Notes. This is alwayes to be underſtood, that Phyloſophick ſpirit of Vitriol is more excellent when exhibited in a proper Vehicle (two hours before meat without motion, or one hour with motion;) If heat be prevalent, with the tincture of Roſes, or Extract of Century minor, (Note the Arcanum of this is better;) If cold predominate, then with Extract of Calamus aromat. Wormſeed, Wormwood wine, or rather generous wine.

In the Aged, chiefly Phlegmatick, and ſuch as are afflicted with the Catarrh, the Eſſence of Meliſſa extracted with ſpirit of wine; alſo the Eſſence of Peneroyal are very profitable: Either of theſe Eſſences may ſometimes be fortified (in the exhibition of one ſpoonful thereof) with ſome pieces of Calomus aromat. candid, or with two or three drops of Oyl of Juniper; for ſo the Phegm is excellently reſolved. Note. Some drops of the Phyloſophick ſpirit of Vitriol mixt with theſe Eſſences, renders them more efficacious.

The Ventricle thus corrected, all its ſymptomes, as Cardialgy, from conſent of the ſtomack, defects of the mind, Dilirium and Drowſie Evil, can neither abide nor prevail.

The Ventricle is corrected moſt commodiouſly by Vomitories; the impurities removed and Ventricle reſtored, all its Symptoms ceaſe.

If by chance, after the Ventricle is comforted and corrected as aforeſaid, any of theſe accidents ſhall remain, recourſe muſt be had to the proper Chapters treating of theſe Diſeaſes.

Loathing, and want of Appetite.

In loathing food and want of Appetite, the Phyloſophick Spirit of Vitriol, whoſe vertues cannot ſufficiently be commended, yeilds relief. It muſt be exhibited in convenient Vehicles, as water of Mint, of Sorrel, in wine and broath; the nauceating food ariſes from the corrupted and benum'd vitriolate juice in the bottom of the ſtomack, which is again excited by ſharp things.

The loathing food externally is removed with an Epithema made of Malmſie wine, and a like quantity of Vinegar, with a cruſt of bread ſprinkled with powder of Cloves, and applyed hot to the Ventricle; this is done when imbecility of the Ventricle alſo accompanies. Of like vertue is an oyntment made of butter of Goats milk, and Oyl of Cloves mixt with it (which muſt be dropt upon the butter) and the Ventricle annointed therewith, eſpecially in Chronical Diſtempers of this kind: See more below in the Chap. of Nauſeouſneſs.

Hungrineſs.

In Hungrineſs (this ariſes from defect of the vitriolated juice) the mouth of the ſtomack is exceedingly pained; thoſe things above-mentioned and deſcribed in paſſions of this kind, are here of principal uſe. If therefore other things be conſentaneous, a vomit ſpeedily effects the Cure: For ſo the malignant humours are diſperſt, drawn out, and the ſtomack freed, from all impediments, reſtored to its priſtine ſtate.

But if vomiting may not be moved, either through an extream decay of ſtrength, or no ſigns can be perceived to perſwade thereto, then recourſe may moſt ſafely be had to ſharpe vitriolate Medicines. As Phyloſophical Spirit of Vitriol, in wine of Pomegranates, ſyrup of Lemons, ſyrup of the ſower juice of Citron, or with Tincture of Roſes; this muſt be drunk divers times, even to the declination of the Diſeaſe, and it perfectly cures.

Canine Appetite.

The Canine Appetite (the cauſe of this is green Choller, or vitriolated juice in the ſtomack, therefore is not to be diſturbed by vomiting, leaſt by moving the humour, the Choller follow, neither are vitriolate ſharp juices to be given, leaſt the evil be encreaſed) it is removed by the eſſence of Meliſſa extracted with ſpirit of wine: Doſe one ſpoonfull mixed with ſome drops of Oyl of Carrawty. Yet ſuch things are firſt to be uſed, as diminiſh the vitriolate juice or Choller, and expell it by the inferiour parts; Such are Extract of Rubarh, and Mechoachanna, alſo vegetable Panchymagogon, all which are in this caſe highly commended. The yolks of Eggs boyled hard and eaten often, by a ſpecifick propriety cure this Diſeaſe.

Longing: or the immoderate deſire of Women with Child.

In this Diſtemper water of Cinamon and of Orange peels are very helpful, (in Longing of Women with Child vomitories and purges ^[259] are of no uſe.) Alſo ſalt of Cinamon, of Orange and Citron peels, with Magiſtry of Coral and Pearls.

If the thing deſired be denyed, leaſt the young be thereby injured, it is convenient preſently to give the woman with Child water of the white Vine buds, or of Briony.

Malachia.

Of Malachia ſee below in the Chap. of Cachexy of Virgins.

Thirſt.

In Thirſt ariſing from what cauſe ſoever, eſpecially in Feavers, Lapis Prunella diſſolv'd in cold fountain water, or a Julep of Roſes is very convenent. Alſo excellent is ſpirit of Vitriol, ſome drops in fountain water or cooling Juleps (Spirit of Salt in the Dropſie only extinguiſhes thirſt) alſo the water of Allum diſtill'd in Balneo aſſwages thirſt and heat of every kind.

It is more wholeſome for Travellers in the heat of Summer not to drink, though oppreſt with thirſt, yet ſomething to quench their thirſt is very convenient, to which purpoſe excellent is the ſhells of wood Prunellos chewed in the mouth, which in Travelling may ſerve inſtead of drink.

So this following powder is very profitable to Itinerants chiefly in the Summer, if the intemperate heat of the Liver be urgent. ℞. Pepper, Aniſe, of each ℈ j, Liquoriſh ℥ j, root of the Flower de Luce ʒ j, fine Sugar lb j; make a moſt fine powder. So much of this may be taken as will ^[260] lye twice or thrice upon the point of a knife; mix it with pure fountain water, brew it well together, and it will be a moſt pleaſant drink, allaying thirſt, and corroborating the interior parts: Sometimes, chiefly in Feavers Lapis, Prunella is added thereto.

Crudity of the Ventricle.

Crudity of the Ventricle, if age and ſtrength permit, is taken away with a vomitory of the diſtill'd water of Nuts and Radiſh, with a little Aqua bened. then ſuch things as corroborate the ſtomack muſt be uſed both inwardly and outwardly.

Internals are all ſharp things, as Phyloſophical Spirit of Vitriol mixt with Conſerve of Roſes, Sorrel, Mint and ſuch like. Alſo eſſence of Pennyroyal, which in loſt, flow or corrupted digeſtion yield relief; Oyl of Maſtich in helping concoction is excellent, if two, three or four drops of it be exhibited in convenient liquor, as wine, or other compoſition; Eſſence of Meliſſa much helps the aged.

Note. In theſe Affects of the Ventricle, Balſom of Aloes ʒ j or ij, being taken after Supper in the Evening, or after Mid-night, doth much ſtrengthen the ſtomack: Alſo Pills of the vulgar Aloes, chiefly when compounded with extract of Myrrh.

Externally Inunctions help, Epethema's and Stomachal Sear-clothes, among which famous is the Sear-cloth made of pure Laudanum, with a convenient quantity of Wax mixt and made up in form of a Plaiſter. Alſo Mint, Wormwood and Pennyroyal, ſewed up in a bag and worn, is of like effect.

To help Crudities of the Ventricle, putrified Salt Ammoniack is highly commended for an appropriate ſpecifick; alſo water and Balſom of the ſtomack, Balſom of Fennel and Spirit of Wormwood profit much.

Purified Salt ammoniack.

℞. Salt ammoniack well dryed and filings of Iron, of each lb j, mix them diligently, and with a Cucurbit or Retort ſublime them in ſand, firſt with gentle fire, afterward more ſtong, that what is pure may aſcend to the neck of the Cucurbit or Retort, leaving the feces and filings in the bottom; that which is ſublimate, again ſublime by it ſelf and keep it; then ℞. Common Salt what quantity you pleaſe, decripitate it in a Crucible till it flowes: Of this ℞. and of the Salt ammoniack before ſublimed, of each an equal part, grind them together and ſublime them; this do ſeven times, alwayes removing the Caput-mortuum, and adding to the ſublimate a ſmall quantity of the decripitate Salt, and it will be a prepared ſpeciſick, of which Gr. iij or iv taken in Wormwood wine, or in a decoction of Saſſafras, and this drunk for certain dayes together, ſo as ſweatings may be moved by the uſe of the Medicament, doth perfectly cure the Ventricle.

Moreover the uſe of this is expedient in curing Feavers, of which ſee below in the Specifick Febrile.

Moſt excellent to free both the ſtomack and the whole body from all impurities, is the Water or Balſom of the Ventricle; thus made, ℞. Nutmegs, Cloves, Cubeba, of each ℥ j ſs, Cinnamon, Mace, Wormſeed, Granes of Paradiſe, of each an ℥, Galangal ℥ iij, Long Pepper ʒ vj, flowers of Tunica, red Roſes, Bugloſs, Mint, of each one handful; Herb Mint, Pennyroyal, Wormſeed, of each one handful and ſs; theſe being beaten and well bruiſed together, add to them ℥ x of the fineſt wheat bread, put them in a large Glaſs veſſel, and pour on them ^[261] Spirit of Wine, till they be covered two fingers, cloſe the veſſel, and ſet them in infuſion for eight dayes; then draw out of emulſion of ſweet Almonds, lb ſs, mix it with the ſaid infuſion, and add ℥ iij of the beſt Honey; make diſtillation in Baln. till it be dry: two ſpoonfulls of this water may be taken for every imbecility of the ſtomack.

Balſom of Fennel.

℞. Extract of Fennel ſeeds (with Spirit of Wine) ℥ ij, white Wax, or Manna Calabrina ℥ ſs, Salt of Fennel ʒ j and ſs, mix theſe over a gentle fire and make a maſs; add ʒ iij or iv of Oyl of Fennel, mix this and keep for uſe. Doſe from ℈ ſs to ℈ j with Mint or Roſe-water.

If the abovelaid be deficient, ʒ ſs in Pills of the following maſs, may be taken twice in a week an hour before dinner. ℞. Aloes ſeven times waſht in juice of Roſes and dryed two part; Choice Rubarb and Mirabalanes Emblic. one part make a maſs.

Outwardly the Ventricle muſt be annointed with diſtill'd Oyl of Maſtick, after the Inunction apply Gallens Stomachal Sear-cloth, a Plaiſter for the Stomach, or a Plaiſter of Maſtich, or which is more excellent Tachamahach ſpread upon leather inſtead of a Plaiſter.

It is profitable juſt after eating to give this powder.

℞. Cubeba ʒ ij and ſs, Nutmegs ℈ iv, Cloves ℈ ſs, Mace ℈ j, Calamus Aromat. ℈ ij, ſhavings of Liquorice, ʒ ij, Confection of Carraway ʒ vj, of Fennel ℥ ſs, Rotula's of Diatrion Santal. Camph. Diarhodon, Abbaetis, of each ℥ ſs: Make a groſs powder, of which the ſick may take one pugil after meat.

Scucum Stomachale.

Oyl of Wormwood ℥ ſs, of Caſtor ʒ ij, of Mint ℥ ſs, Oyl of Maſtich ʒ vj, Oyl of Juniper, of Nutmegs, of each ʒ j, of Cloves ℥ ſs, of Wormſeed Gr. iij; Annoint the Precordia and cover it with leather. ℞. Storax Calamita ʒ j and ſs, Amber Greeſe Gr. j, Oyl of Mace, Mint, Wormwood, of each ʒ j, powder of Cloves, Mace, of each ℈ j; diſſolve the Gum, Storax Calamita, make a maſs, ſpread it upon leather, ſew it in red ſilk, and according to Art make a Stomachal Scutum.

Inunctions are made with Oyl of Wormwood, Maſtich or Mint, for the richer ſort diſtill'd Oyles, for the poore they are preſcribed, expreſt or boyled.

But if, as very often, and almoſt alwayes is, the Liver be hot, and there be danger, while we mitigate one part we hurt another; we therefore inwardly only apply hot medicaments to the ſtomack, and outwardly to the Liver cooling Unguents, Epithema's and bags with Sanders, Trochets of Camphire, and ſuch like.

Digeſtion Loſt.

Loſt digeſtion in Chronical Diſeaſes, where for the moſt part the Concoction of the Ventricle is wholly decayed, is in time reſtored, by Anology with the eſſence of bread, and the Oyl thereof; if alſo other things, as well inwardly as outwardly be rightly adminiſtred: So the eſſence of fleſh extracted by being boyled alone in a cloſe veſſel without any addition of water, doth gradually reſolve all nutriment, and recalls, as it were from baniſhment, the concoction of the Ventricle to its priſtine ſtate.

The Oyl or red Extract of Bread, by its ſignature repreſents blood, and this ſeems not vain, for with all Edible things a ſound man may be nauſeated, except only with bread, which of humane nutriment is the moſt powerfull inſtrument; if therefore Chymically reduced to a moſt pleaſant eſſence, (Nature eagerly receives things pleaſantly eſſencified) and into Oyl, which being received by little drops leiſurely is almoſt preſently converted to a maſs of blood for the benefit of the ſecond digeſtion: This preſerves man long in health, and reſtores digeſtion loſt.

Belchings.

In Belchings alſo Wormwood-wine is commonly praiſed, ſo is the Arcanum of it; alſo the Salt and ſpirit of Salt of Wormwood are more powerful. If belchings ſtink, and be unſavoury, chiefly if they ſmell like Verdegreaſe, the principal help for this is to procure vomiting with Aqua bened. and water of Mint and Aniſe, which caſts out all the earthly filth from the ſtomack, and frees it from its crudity: That belchings may afterward be leſs offenſive, after vomiting thoſe things are of principal uſe, which we have deſcribed to be made of Wormwood.

Windineſs of the Ventricle.

The Cure of the wind of the ſtomack agrees with the Cure of Belchings: yet in this caſe is commended the Eſſence of Coriander taken before meat: alſo Oyl of Cumine and Orange peels. Hypocrates ſaith, the belly long fill'd with wind threatens the Timpany.

The Inflation of the Ventricle.

In inflation of the ſtomack, not omitting things before mentioned, among which is Balſom or Oyl of Fennel, which given in few drops, do much help: So Oyl of Carawayes as well inwardly as outwardly yields relief, chiefly when Epithema's made of Carminatives are outwardly applyed.

Tumour of the Ventricle.

In Tumours of the Ventricle ariſing from windineſs, or from any other emergent cauſe; Diaphoretick Antimony, or the fixed flowers of white Antimony, given for certain dayes often in Fennel water, by a certain ſpeciſick propriety do much help; and the more when ſweating is ſomewhat moved after the taking them. Of no leſs vertue is Mixtura Simplex given once or twice in Wormwood wine.

Sighing or ſobbing.

In ſymptomatical ſighing ſome drops of Oyl of Cumine inwardly given are profitable.

Externally apply this Epithems, ℞ Aſhes of Oak fill a diſh with them, and imbibe them with Malmſie Wine, ſpread a cloth over them that it may be hot, and apply it often to the ſtomack, if need be imbibe the cloth: This is preſent remedy for ſtoppings of the breaſt. Sobbing ariſing from repletion is cured with vomiting.

Proper Remedies for ſobbing are. The true Sileſian Terra-ſigillata, Bolo Armenack, the true Oriental Bezoar-ſione, a Plaiſter outwardly of a cruſt of bread, Bayberries and the like.

Nauſeouſneſs,

In Nauſeouſneſs ſuch things are proſitable as are above deſcribed in the Chap. of Loathing and want of Appotite.

This abhorrency of ſood is ſooneſt removed by eating of Wormſeed, or the Extract of the ſame, which by a certain propriety in all affects of the Ventricle is of great uſe: The root of Wormſeed is frequently uſed; alſo vinegar of Wormſeed in young and old do ſo much corroborate the diſtemper'd ſtomack, as nothing more; therefore its uſe is approved and worthily commended, ſince there is no fear of detriment to enſue.

In vomiting at Sea, the Compoſition of the Travellers Salt is high commended; which is thus: ℞. Salt Nitre, or Lapis Prunella (rather Salt Nitre fixed) Salt fuſe and Salt gems, of each ℥ ſs, Galangal, Mace, Cubeba, of each ʒ j; mix them and make a powder. Doſe from Gr. four to eight, Chiefly upon an empty ſtomack, for it comforts the ſtomack, helps digeſtion, and keeps from putrifaction.

Nauſeouſneſs after taking a medicine is ſtopt with a piece of bread toaſted, and ſprinkled with powder of Cloves and Vinegar, and applyed to the Mouth and Noſtrils: And alſo by biting of an Onion.

Vomiting.

Laudable vomiting is never to be hindred; for vomiting is often occaſioned by a refluxion of evil humours to the ſtomack, by exceſs in eating or drinking, by the abundance of fat and unſavoury meats, which, whilſt they ſeek paſſage by the ſuperior parts, are not to be obſtructed.

Others more vehement are not to be ſuffered, ſuch as we have often ſeen by the violent working of Medicines.

Enormous vomiting is ſtayed; 1. With ℥ ij of Mint-water taken once or twice; 2. With a Plaiſter of Treacle applyed to the ſtomack; 3. Crude juice of Quinces, if one or two ſpoonfulls thereof be drunk, doth miraculouſly ſtay vomiting; 4. Vomiting is often cured by a vomit: if therefore vomiting continue, and be not ſtayed by former means, Aqua. bened. is chiefly uſefull, which alſo comforts the ſtomack; 5. Laudanum Opiat is famouſly powerful, where all other things effect little; 6. With others may be numbred Extract of Wormſeed, Wormwood, Meliſſa, Mint, Pennyroyal; chiefly when an Epithema made of the decoction of Wormwood, Mint and Hops, in water of water-betony or vinegar be applyed to the ſtomack. It is beſt that cruent vomiting be quickly reſtrained, otherwiſe by the abundant ſtreining of the ſpirits, fainting fits and mortal ſwounings follow.

Excellent is the Reſtrictive abovementioned in the Chap. of ſpitting blood; thus ℞. diſtill'd water of the greater Ʋrtica ℥ vj (you cannot have this prepared in ſhops, therefore it muſt be diligently prepared and kept) to this put as much Spirit or Oyl of Vitriol as may make it ſharp enough, being well mixed give it to drink ſomewhat cool. After the drinking this Potion, apply to the ſtomack a piece of bread toaſted, ſprinkled with powder of Cloves, and moyſtned in Malmſie Wine and Vinegar: Or make a Poultis of the crum of Rye bread, red aſtringent Wine and moſt ſtrong Vinegar, apply it hot to the Ventricle and to the Oriſice thereof, repeat this Morning and Evening: By this means the cruent vomiting will quickly ceaſe.

Head-ach.

In preſent Head-ach, ſometimes, if ſtrength will bear, the opening the Baſilical vein muſt not be omitted.

If the clodded blood be gathered together in the Ventricle, and it be preſignified by black Excrements, and by the diſtention round about the ſtomack, gentle Purgations muſt be given with ʒ ſs of Rubarb, and ʒ j and ſs of Mechoacanna, intire by themſelves, theſe exceedingly well gurge the ſtomack and inteſtines, being gently aſtringent. Alſo for drink may be given red Wine, in which roots of Ʋrtica major are infuſed. See above.

Choller.

In Choller the ſame things are forcible, as in vomiting, chiefly, Mint water, Roſe ſeeds, Magiſtery of Pearls and Coral, Tincture of Corals and Eſſence of Emralds. If this be not powerfull enough, take Doſe j of Laudan. Opiat. and of Sponge that is wont to grow under Willows Gr. iv in aſtringent waters or red wine.

Dolour of the Ventricle.

Dolour of the Ventricle is removed with Saphirick Oyl of Camomil, (of which above in the Chap. of Cardialgy) in ſyrup of Dialthea or Conſerve of Roſes, ſower Dock Sorrel or Mint, ſome drops of the Oyl being exhibited in them. The ſame performs Oyl of Maſtich; or, if from a cold cauſe, Oyl of Cinamon, alſo Oyl of Wormſeed.

Outwardly the ſtomack muſt be ſomented with flowers of Camomil fryed and applyed often.

Note. If from the cauſe of theſe Medicaments little comfort follow, it is to be ſuſpected that ſome noxious matter ſtill lyes hid in the Ventricle, which muſt be firſt expelled by vomiting, afterward the ſtomack muſt be ſtrengthned with the quantity of one or two Pills of the ^[262] Gum of Albanum.

^[263] Animalcula of the Ventricle.

The Animalcula's of the Ventricle, from what cauſe ſoever, are removed by the above expreſt in the Chap. of Worms in the heart; Of like vertue is the Arcanum of Tanſie and Colts-foot: Alſo a vomit with Aquae bened.

The ſecret in this caſe is powder of the Secundine of a womans firſt Child, of which ʒ ſs or ℈ ij, with the Extract of Treacle, or with Crollius his Treacle water, or mixtura ſimplex being drunk, by ſome innate cauſe doth wonderfull quickly kill the Animalcula's and Inſects, which muſt afterward with a gentle infuſion of Sena leaves, Rubarb and Mechoacanna, be expelled through the bowels.

Spirit of Harts-horn alſo in this Affect profits much, chiefly when eſſenſified, that is, when fixed ſalt before extracted with convenient water, and volatile ſalt rightly purified, are diſſolved and united in this ſpirit.

Imbecillity of the ventricle.

In imbecillity of the Ventricle, before all other things it is neceſſary to exhibit a vomitory of white Vitriol, or Extract of Hellebore, which if the ſick abhor, give a Doſe of Mercury; this being done, the ſtomack muſt be corroborated by medicaments both inwardly and outwardly, yet the evacuation muſt be often repeated.

Among things vulgarly taken, theſe are chief; ſpecies of Electuary-aromdtick, Roſate, Diar-hodon, Abbatis, Roſe buds, exhibited with Conſerve of Roſes and Mint, or in any other manner. Powder of Diagalangal, Species of Mint, of Wormwood, Myrabolanes, preſerved Nutmegs, Quercetanus his powder of Aron, and other things uſed by Practitioners.

For ordinary drink Wormwood wine is proſitable; it is neceſſary in the ſpring time to prepare ſpirit of Wormwood, which may be mixed with drink according to pleaſure.

Alſo Cream of Tartar is often taken, ſometimes ſpirit of Vitriol, or Aqua vitae diſtill'd from Malmſie or other rich wine, in lb ij of which, one handful and ſs of dryed Peneroyal is macerated, and two ſpoonfulls of this given with ſo many drops of Oyl of Vitriol as may render it conveniently ſharp; after the taking of which, the ſick muſt keep himſelf in a warm place, or exerciſe his body, ſo as he may be warm ready to ſweat.

Alſo it is ſomtimes convenient to give one ſpoonful of ſyrup of Canella or Cloves prepared in the following manner: ℞. Cinamon (or Cloves) lb j and ſs; theſe groſly bruiſed put into a large veſſel, pour upon them lb iij of Malmſie or Falerne wine, let them ſtand three dayes in hot aſhes, then gently boyle them and ſtrain them; to this when ſtreined put an equal part of white Sugar, and according to Art make a ſyrup.

Affects of the Inteſtines. Obſtruction.

1. Obſtruction of the Inteſtines ariſing from Phlegm is diſſolved by Medicaments as well external as internal.

The vulgar internals are every where obvious in Authors; mirable is the Eſſence of Meliſſa, if ʒ j of this with three drops of Oyl or Spirit of Juniper, mixed with Extract of Coloquintida and Scammony, of which ſee Crollius, or with a Doſe of Panchymagogon vegetable. For this preſently diſſolves the Phlegm, which by purging muſt be exterminated. Extract of Agarick, with Cinamon water, or ſpirit of Wine.

Externalls are ſuppoſitories and Clyſters, which are outwardly applyed, that they may draw out and purge the Phlegm from the inteſtines, and diſſolve the obſtruction. Among ſuppoſitories laudable is that which is made of ℥ j of Honey, and ʒ j of black Hellebore: This ſuppoſitory is proper in Children. A Clyſter is made from ʒ j to ʒ j and ſs of Crocus of mettalls, in lb j of Mercurial decoction, and ℥ ij of Oyl Olive or freſh Butter rightly applyed: See Crollius. This is alſo uſeful in the hardneſs of dregs in the bowells.

In Obſtructions ariſing from hardned dregs, Clyſters are uſeful. Alſo the Caule with the Inteſtines of a Calf, boyled in the ſame manner as when prepared for the Table. While it is hot with the broth it was boyled in, let the ſick receive the fume through a chair into his fundament, and a little after the hardneſs will remove, and the Obſtruction diſſolve, which afterward with internal immollient medicines muſt further be diſcharged.

Among immollient medicaments Cream of Tartar obtains the priority from ʒ j to ʒ j and ſs often exhibited in broths, one, two, three or four dayes.

In greateſt Obſtruction of the ſtomack ℞. Of Feathers cut exceeding ſmall one Pugil, mix them in bread and make it up like Pills; alſo Oyl of Wax in mollifying Clyſters from ℈ j to ʒ j; the Navel muſt be annointed with Civet. The Gall of a Bull may alſo be added to Clyſters, in imitation of Nature, which by the Gall ſtirs up the expulſive faculty.

3. In Obſtruction riſing from Tumours, a Clyſter ſpecifick thus made; ℞. Of Milk and Oyl Olive together lb ſs.

Aſtringency.

In Aſtringency ariſing from burſting, external immollients muſt be applyed, and Clyſters injected.

Inflammation, Impoſthume, Ʋlcer, Cancer.

Inflammation, Impoſthume, Ulcer and Cancer, are Cured with Clyſters, yet hardly the Cancer.

Fiſtula.

Of the Fiſtula below in external Affects.

Cholick and Iliack Paſſion.

In every Chollick and Iliack paſſion rightly to perform the Cure (all ſtrong Catharticks muſt be forborn) alwayes diligently look the ſtomack be clear, which if Nature ſo keep it is well, if otherwiſe, then externals, (viz.) Suppoſitories and Clyſters (See my Diſputation of the Cholick) and internal mollifying Medicines muſt be uſed; ſuch as the Mercurial Extract prepared with ſpirit of Wine. Doſe, from ʒ j to ij, with Extract of Sena exhibited in a juſt Doſe from Gr. x to ℈ j.

When the ſtomack is free, and the entrails are ſtetched out with winds, in its beginning the Tincture of Orange peels extracted with ſpirit of Wine, doth much help. Doſe, one ſpoonfull. This Eſſence taken once or twice diſſipates all the windineſs; but if not, ʒ j of Oyl of ſweet Almonds unto an ℥ muſt be exhibited in Malmſie Wine: If by this alſo the ſwelling winds be not diſperſt, inſtead of the Oyl of ſweet Almonds, give ʒ j at moſt of Spirit of Turpentine, afterward bind the belly exceeding hard with a ſwadling band, and all the winds will be diſſipated.

Note. Alſo in the Chollick and windy Iliack, as in other diſtempers, the ſtomack being free, the Specifick Remedy (this was the laſt I uſed upon a certain Queſtor) is a mixture of Spirit of Wine and Spirit of Salt, of each ʒ ſs, or ℈ ij, given in common water warm to provoke ſweat; for ſo the thirſty ſpirits of the Chollick are removed and reſolved into vapours, ſo as the whole body by the taking the medicament is alſo delivered from noxious humours, whereby this deſtructive Diſeaſe may the better be ſubjected.

In Collick ariſing from glaſs-like Phlegm, very beneficial is Saphirick Oyl of Camomil, and of Wormſeed, being often exhibited from three drops to ℈ j.

To expel the Phlegm, excellent is the Eſſences of Trochus of Alhandal extracted with diſtil'd Malmſie Wine: Alſo Rulands Golden ſpirit of Life, from ℥ ſs to ℥ j and ſs at the moſt.

In Collick ariſing from corroding Phlegm; Extract of Rubarb, and Vegetable Panchymagon do much help; for they expell the Phlegm, which though expell'd, nevertheleſs dolours may abide, therefore Malmſie wine with Oyl of ſweet Almonds, after once or twice taking, reſtrains the acrimony of the remaining Phlegm, and aſſwages the dolours.

Note well, in theſe and other ſuch like caſes ſometimes Laudanum Opiat rightly prepared and taken is mirably efficacious; yet the uſe of this, where the above named Medicaments are at hand, muſt not raſhly be undertaken, leaſt it happen the matter thereby be too ſtrongly knit, which by the freſh increaſe of dolours admits of no mitigation. In this caſe therefore the quiet of Nature it ſelf requires to abſtain from Laudanum.

If the Collick be cauſed by a ſharp humour, Mixtura ſimplex yields relief.

In the Collick ariſing from eruginoſe humours, or from winds included between the Membranes, nothing is better then to give a Doſe of the Compound ſpirit of Salt Nitre and Spirit of Wine, for this preſently helps.

In the Collick put a Loadſtone upon the Navel, and the pain will preſently ceaſe.

Although the Collick ſometimes ariſe from Phlegmatick and ſharp humours flowing to the Inteſtines, from inflammations of the Inteſtines, and from hard and long retained Excrements; yet nothing is more frequent, then that which ariſeth from Phlegm and winds; In all which it is to be Noted; 1. That the ſtomack be alwayes open. 2. That Medicaments be rather injected by Clyſter, then exhibited by the mouth, before the opening of the ſtomack.

That therefore the Obſtruction of the ſtomack cauſing pains of the Collick may be removed, a mollifying Laxative Clyſter muſt be injected, either alone with a decoction of the true Brancurſine with Oyl of Camomil and Dill, or with this following, which hath been proved alone powerful enough to aſſwage the pain. ℞. Of Peaſe-broth ℥ iij, Extract of Eſula ʒ j and ſs; boyle them together till the Extract be diſſolved, then add Linſeed Oyl ℥ iv, Salt-gems ʒ j, Common Salt ℈ j, or ʒ ſs, mix them, and inject it moderately hot.

The impurities of the belly being purged, and the dolour yet remaining vehement, muſt be helped by mitigating and aſſwaging Anodines and Narcotick Medicines.

Outwardly inuctions muſt be made with Oyl of Camomil and Oyl of ſweet Almonds, with ſome drops of diſtill'd Oyl of Dill or Phyloſophical Oyl; then bags muſt be applyed hot, fill'd with bran or Millet, or a Tile only heated very hot, and wrapt in a linnen cloth, and ſo applyed. If the dolour urge, a playſter of Laudanum either alone, or with other mixture may be applyed.

The Navel muſt be annointed with Apoplectick Balſome, with which if Gr. j or ij of Civet be mixed it will more powerfully and ſwiftly operate: Or Civet and expreſt Oyl of Nutmegs made up into a Balſom.

Inwardly muſt be exhibited ʒ ſs of Treacle not too old, with Laudanum Opiat Gr. 5, Extract of Caſtor Gr. iv, or powder of Caſtor ʒ ſs; and this medicament is given when there is no inflammation; if any be, then as ſoon as the Pills of Laudanum are ſwallowed, it will be convenient to give to drink in white wine, five or ſix drops of Oyl of Saturne per diliquium, and to annoint the belly with Balſom of Saturne, which is two-fold, (viz.) One is good for all inflammations which is made with two parts of Oyl of Saturne per diliquium from ſalt, and one part of oyl of Roſes, mixt together in a ſtone mortar: The other is made with ſalt of Saturne, and ſpirit of Turpentine poured upon it in a convenient glaſs till it be covered one finger, and let it ſtand ſo long in a warm place till the ſalt be diſſolved in the ſpirit of Turpentine, and tinged with a red colour: The tinged ſpirit muſt be diſtill'd by a Retort at firſt with gentle fire untill the oyl of Turpentine come forth, then change the Receiver and encreaſe the fire by degrees untill it be a moſt ſtrong fire, and a moſt excellent oyl will come forth, good in all Wounds, Ulcers, Cancers, and Noli me tangere, which by often touching with Bombace it mitigates.

If after one hour the dolour abate not, give this following Potion; ℞. Spirit of Wine ʒ j, of Salt ℈ ſs, or fifteen drops, Fountain water ℥ iij. The ſick being well covered with clothes muſt lye in a ſweat for ſome time; or a Doſe of Treacle water may be given, or ℈ ſs of ſpirit of Turpentine in Malmſie wine: Alſo if the pain abate not, it is profitable to repeat the aforeſaid Clyſter, and to place the ſick in an emollient and Anodyne bath, ſuch as we [〈◊〉] in the Chap. of the Stone.

If there be abundance of windineſs, which is eaſily known by the [〈…〉]ring of the Guts, Carminatives muſt be mixed with the Clyſters, and inwardly taken, ſo as with Treacle water or the Potion above deſcribed, ſome drops of diſtill'd Oyl of Carrawayes, Aniſe or Fennel, be mixed.

Externally annoint the belly with Oyl of Dill and Camomil, with which the diſtill'd Oyles aforeſaid muſt be mixt.

Great Cuppinglaſſes muſt be applyed to the Navel, and in urgent dolours the parts of the belly bound with a ſwadling band.

Which being done, by reaſon of continued pain, or a return of the diſtemper probably like to be, we muſt draw nigh to ſuch things as reſpect the cauſe it ſelf; and if this ariſe from groſs and vicious phlegm, as for the moſt part is wont to be; this muſt firſt be expelled with gentle purgations, having reſpect to the groſs windineſs which is alwayes preſent in this Diſeaſe; wherefore we alwayes give a decoction, or diſtill'd water of Aniſe, Fennel, Daucus with infuſion of Agarick, Mechoacanna, and Electuary of Dia[•]artamus; heed muſt be taken not to exhibit Rubarb or Mirabulans, by reaſon of the aſtringent ſaculty they poſſeſs, or Sena or Caſſia by reaſon of their windy property, and and thoſe things we ſay muſt be injected, may alſo ſometimes be mixed with thoſe we give by the mouth. The matter being purged out, with heating extenuating and diſcuſſing Medicines, the Reliques muſt be removed, as with Spirit of Turpentine, Mithridate, Treacle, Treacle water, and ſpirit of Salt Nitre, by which ſweat is ſometimes provoked. Profitable in this caſe are the flowing Rotula's. ℞. Species of Confection of Cumin, Species of Confection of Mint. Aromat. Roſat' of each ʒ ſs, Sugar diſſolved in Fennel water ℥ iij, Cinamon water ʒ ij, Oyl of Aniſe ℈ ſs, Amber ſix drops; make Rotula's, of which let the ſick take one or two at pleaſure.

If the Diſeaſe take its beginning from phlegmatick and ſharp humours; theſe muſt, preſently after the opening the ſtomack, and application of Anodynes, be diſperſt and expell'd by ſuch things as reſiſt phlegm, with a Clyſter injected made of lb j of Milk, in which ℥ iv or v of Mercurial Honey have been diſſolved; or inſtead of milk may be taken Barley water, in which Roſes or Mallowes have been boyled with Diaprunes, or Diaſebeſten.

By the mouth is given, Salutive Diaprunes, Solutive Syrup of Roſes, with infuſion of Rubarb, ſyrup alſo of Violets with variable infuſion.

If the dolour ariſe from any inflammation of the Inteſtines, after the ejection of the contracted filth, a vein muſt be cut, and cooling, mollifying Clyſters injected; or if the phlegm be ſuſpected to encreaſe, by the uſe of Milk, in which cooling things are boyled, with addition of red Sugar, and Oyl of Violets.

Things given to be taken by the mouth muſt be cooling. If it riſe from hard and long contained filth, a mollifying Clyſter being injected wonderfully helps. A Bath of ſweet water with emollient ſupplying Herbs, and afterward a convevient ſtrong and ſuitable Medicine exhibited to expel the looſened filth, are very beneficial.

If theſe be not effectual the Inteſtines muſt be ſyringed, that the Contracted filth may be ſeparated from them, and preſently a forcible Clyſter injected, with which ſhould be mixed ʒ ſs or ʒ j of Salt Gems.

In all the above cited cauſes, ſuch things in exhibiting the aforeſaid Medicaments ſhould alwayes be added, as by a peculiar propriety contrary the Diſeaſe: Such are the dryed Inteſtines of a Wolf, ʒ j of which may be taken in wine without other Comixture. Likewiſe the dung of a Wolf dryed and bound to the legs and breaſt; of like vertue is water of young Bullocks dung diſtill'd by a Limbeck.

Paralyſie.

Paralyſie, in which the Collick doth ſometimes lye hid, is cured by univerſal purging Medicaments before mentioned in the Chap. of Paralyſie. Where firſt Spirit of Tartar is uſefull, and Rotula's there deſcribed, and the Oyl and Extract of Amber, Balſom of Galbanum and Turpentine, with a Cataplaſm of the Wallwort root.

Slow dejection of the belly.

In ſloweſt dejection of the belly, from what cauſe ſoever proceeding, of excellent vertue is the Eſſence of Salt of Tartar, extracted with ſpirit of wine, and reduced to a Conſiſtency, of which from two to ſix or eight drops, muſt be exhibited certain dayes together in the Evening two hours after Supper, in Wine or other Liquor, till the belly be ſoluble of its own accord. This I have happily uſed in Hypocondriack Melancholly, even to the dejection of natural ſtrength, almoſt to a dyſentery.

In diſſolving ſtoppage of the ſmall guts, give Crude Mercury from ℈ j to ʒ j; freſh common Oyl tempered with Sugar, ſo as the Patient know it not, reſolves the belly, and aſſwages dolours; what remains muſt by other purgations be expell'd.

Flux of the Inteſtines.

All Fluxes of the Inteſtines primarily depend upon the Ventricle; of wh[•] therefore as a commanding part, care muſt be taken, that the Flux be not [•]o powerfully urgent, with reſpect to Head-ach and evil Digeſtion uſually concomitant. The Ventricle being corroborated, ceſſation of the Fluxes follow; In Fluxes the foregoing Vomits muſt be uſed, and Epithema's applyed (of which ſee in the affects of the ventricle) afterward with Clyſters the Inteſtines cleanſed and conſolidated. Fluxes of the belly are threefold, Viz. Diarrhaea, Liſentery and Dyſentery.

In every Flux of the Belly very profitable is Crocus Martis, given thrice a day; Doſe for each time Gr. ten in juice of Sloes: Alſo this following; ℞.

• The Liver of a Wolf, Mithridate, of each ℈ j,
• Magiſtery of Corals, Bole-armenack,
• Burnt-harts-horn, Maſtich, of each ℈ ſs,
• Water of Tormentil ℥ iv, Succory ℥ ij,
• Conſerve of Quinces ʒ j: mix them.

Diarrhaea and Dyſentery Epidemical.

In Diarrhea and Dyſentery Epidemical, after the uſe of vomitories, recourſe muſt be had to Antidotes.

Diarrhaea, becauſe it riſes from various cauſes, and is alwayes the Effect of another diſeaſe, diligence muſt be uſed to know from what cauſe it hath its beginning, and whether it be Critical, the cuſtom of Nature, or Symptomaticall. If from any external errour it happen, or from any intemperance of the parts, or from abundance of humour; all which, if the Phyſitian rightly obſerve, it will not be difficult for him to effect the Cure.

In general, it is to be Noted, that no ſuch diſtemper is cured ſuddenly, or can be ſpeedily ſuppreſt and reſtrained, unleſs by chance in P[•]iſical and Peripneumonick perſous. The aſſwaging of this muſt alwayes be begun with moſt gentle and weak Medicaments, as by giving Confection of Quinces alone, or Conſerve of Quinces compounded. Outwardly the belly muſt be annointed with Oyl of Quinces, Maſtich, Nard, Wormwood, Mint, and milk in which ſteele is quenched maybe given the quantity of one Cupfull, to which may be added Terra ſigillata ℈ j; and this drunk in the morning faſting, and four hours before meat in the Evening, helps much in all diſtempers of this kind: But if ſtrength be decayed, recourſe muſt be had to things more ſtrong, then to Clyſters and Medicaments, firſt cleanſing, then aſtringent, as well external as internal, of which more in the Chap. of Dyſentery: Yet ſo as reſpect be alwayes had to the parts affected. In Externals it is to be noted, whether the outward Muſcles be not drawn together, for thereby the evil is encreaſed. Conſtrictions of the Muſcles augments the Laxity, therefore it is beſt to rarifie the parts, that the Medicine may penetrate the bowells, which is eaſily performed by addition of vinegar in fomentations and cataplaſms.

In every Flux of the belly it will be profitable to apply a Plaiſter of old Treacle, and a like quantity of Terra Sigillata, to the Region of the belly. Of great vertue alſo in every defluxion of the belly is ſyrup of dry Roſes, ſyrup of Myrtles, Gooſeberries, Berber, and Quercetanus his ſyrup of Coralls, Burnt Harts-horn, and the Inteſtines of a Hen, firſt waſht in aſtringent water, then dryed in an Oven, and reduced to powder. The Lyſentery by theſe Remedies is ſcarcely cured, by reaſon of the Levity of the Inteſtines, which muſt be helped by corroborating and heating the ſtomack and bowells. And ſometimes it happens, that from a Phlegmatick water the parts are made ſlippery, which muſt be corrected with Expurgations.

It is alſo convenient in this caſe to apply a ſmall Cuppinglaſſe to the Stomack, that it may retain the food longer.

If the Diſtemper ariſe from a Flux of Phlegme to the bowells, or from any externall errour, theſe altered and taken away the Diſeaſe is eaſily cured.

If the Flux be by reaſon of Obſtructions in the Meſentery Veins, or imbecility of the Liver, the cauſe muſt be removed with attractive medicaments. Chiefly powerful in Flux of the Liver is Salt of Corals diſſolved in Plantanewater from ℈ j to ʒ ſs, being often exhibited, not omitting other things neceſſary.

In Diarrhaea, ſome frequently uſe Rice boyled in fleſh-broath or Milk.

Drink in this caſe is made with Coralls, burnt Harts-horn, Spodium, Tormentil, Bistort, Nutmegs, Citron, Pomegranate, and red apples boyled in Galybeat-water.

Dyſentery.

In Dyſentery, other things neceſſary in cruent dejection being well obſerved, Specificks by property yield Relief.

1. Eſſence or Tincture of Emralds, which is thus made:

℞. Small broken pieces of Emralds, bruiſe them (not in a mortar unleſs it be Iron) upon a Porphery ſtone, and reduce them to moſt, fine powder, pour upon it Boys Urine by ſimple diſtillation, and in a hot place Extract a Tincture; which take off, pouring on freſh Menſtruum; this do, ſtill pouring on freſh Menſtruum till all the Tinctures be taken off. All the Tinctures gathered and fi[•]red, remove the Menſtruum by diſtillation, and reduce the remaining matter to powder, which again Extract with ſpirit of Wine to a perfect green colour; then draw off the ſpirit of Wine to an equall Conſiſtency, and the Eſſence or Tincture of Emralds will remain in the bottom.

Of which from Gr. ij to viij or x, exhibited in water of Plantaine or Tormentil, doth miraculouſly expell all Dyſenteries, and corroborates the Ventricle.

Note. Spirit of Vitriol muſt not be given, eſpecially if Ulceration be.

2. Eſſence of Crocus Martis deſcribed by Crollius.

3. ʒ j Of crude Allum given to drink in Plantaine water cures the Dyſentery.

4. Tincture of Coralls, Gr. iv, v, or vj.

5. Laudanum Opiat, with other ſuch like.

6. Engliſh Aurum Potabile; alſo powder of Spunge of the Willow. See above in the Chap. of Choller.

In Dyſentery, the cauſe, which is a Phlegmatick and burning humour, is removed by infuſion of Rubarb and Mirabalanes in water of Barley, the Rubarb being ſtrongly expreſt. Repetitions muſt often be made with purgations, and ſuch things as are lightly aſtringent muſt be both inwardly and outwardly applyed; Chiefly ſuch as follow. ℞. Juice of Elder-berries what quantity you pleaſe, into which put a piece of bread taken hot out of the Oven, that it may imbibe the juice: Put this bread again into the Oven that it may be dry, then again imbibe it with the aforeſaid juice, and dry it as before; do this to the fifth time, afterward-dry it, and reduce it to powder. Doſe ʒ j ſeveral dayes together in the mornings. Alſo alike efficacious are Nutmegs and Mirabalanes candied, taken in ſome quantity, ſyrup of Gooſeberries, Berber, &c. Crollius his Treacle Plaiſter, and Terra Sigillata applyed hot: Alſo a Clyſter of Anodyne Decoction of Camomil, Dill and Roſes, muſt be injected, in which diſſolve ℥ ſs of Goats Suet or ℥ j; diſſolve the Suet firſt with the yolk of an Egge that it ſtick not.

If the Evil come to ſtrength and encreaſe, themoſt convenient Remedy, is at firſt to make the following Clyſter, which to take often will be abſolutely neceſſary: For if the matter be ſmall, it is ſometimes removed with repeating the Clyſters only; and the aboveſaid purgation being exhibited, the Diſeaſe is perfectly cured.

℞. Milk uſtulate or Chalybeate lb j and ſs, Honey of Roſes ℥ iij, and two yol[•] of Eggs; make a Clyſter. If Milk be wanting, ℞. Water of Barley, in which leaves of Camomil and Roſes, of each two parts, are boyled: Or inſtead of the decoction of Barley, a decoction of the heads of ſheep (or Wethers) eſpecially in urgent dolours. Then haſten to the uſe of ſuch Clyſters as have both aſtringent and cooling properties; ſuch as this following: ℞. Herb Knotgraſs, Shepheards-purſe, Plantaine, of each one handful, tops of Longwort, Horſe-tayle, of each ſs a handful. If you deſire it more ſtrong, add flowers of Pomegranate ſs a handful, Myrtles ℥ ij, ſeeds of plantane Purcelane, of each [〈◊〉] ij, flowers of Roſes two parts. Boyle theſe in a ſufficient quantity of Barly[•] to lb j or lb j and ſs. In the decoction diſſolve Honey of Roſes ſtreined [〈◊〉] ij, Sugar of Roſes ℥ j; make a Clyſter, which muſt be often uſed, and ſomtimes exchanged with the aſhingent above preſcribed.

Inwardly by the mouth may be exhibited aſtringent Syrups, Opiats, things Candied and Conſerves; Excellent is the Conſerve of Wallwort root with Terra Sigillata, and Salt of Corals. Of great uſe alſo after purging is a Doſe of my Laudanum Opiat, being often taken. For this in all Fluxes of the belly (the matter being firſt evacuated) is given ſafely and with good ſucceſs: Or elſe this Cardiack potion following may be exhibited, which is thus; ℞. New or middle aged Treacle, Confection of Alkermes, of each ʒ ſs, Trochus of Carabes, Terra ſigillata, of each ʒ ſs to ʒ j, ſyrup of Gooſeberries or Violets ℥ j; mix theſe: The ſick may take of this about the hour of ſleep or afternoon.

℞.

• Confection of Alkermes, of Hyacinth, of each ℈ j,
• Trochus of Carabes ʒ j, Plantaine water ʒ j,
• Syrup of Roſes ℥ j and ſs; make a Potion,
• Or a Bolus thus, ℞. Confection of Hyacinth ʒ j and ſs,

Terra Sigillata, or Bole-armenack, or Trochus of Carabes ℈ j and ſs; with Sugar make a Bolus.

Outwardly annoint with Oyl of Myrtles and Quinces, of each a like quantity mixt: Or make a decoction of the following Herbs, with which foment the belly and region of the Reins:

℞. Plantane, Knot-graſs, of each four handfulls, leaves of Wallwort, Horſe tayle, of each two handfulls,

Galls, Cypreſsmutts, Acorns, of each ℥ ij,

Flowers of Roſes, Longwort, of each three parts:

Boyle theſe in rain water and aſtringent wine, adding at the end of the boyling a little vinegar: Or annoint the lower part of the belly with Ʋnguentum Comitiſſae, or with Fernelius his Stiptick Ʋnguent. Alſo apply a Plaiſter of Maſtick and Oyl of Quinces, of each ℥ j, powder of Myrtles ʒ iij; ſolutions of Pearls and Precious ſtones are here very profitable.

The Legs may be waſht with this following Decoction: ℞

• Unripe Galls,
• Nutts of Cypreſs, of each ℥ j and ſs,
• Root of Fearn-brake,
• Calcitrapa, of each ℥ ij,
• Leaves of Plantane,

Longwort, of each one handfull. Boyle theſe in aſtringent Wine, and with the Decoction waſh the Legs Morning and Evening.

When the Body is ſufficiently purged with the aforeſaid Clyſters, an Infuſion of Rhaeados may be given with Rubarb a little baked, Thus; ℞

• Rubarb a little baked ʒ j;
• Infuſe it with Citron-Mirobalanes ʒ ſs,
• Citrin Sanders ℈ ſs;

With whey of milk or water of Endive, expreſs them, and to the expreſſion add

• Rubarb Torrified ʒ j and ſs,
• Syrup of Mayden hair ℥ j:

Let the ſick take this in the morning faſting; then recourſe muſt be had to ſuch things as plainly aſſwage the Flux, among which theſe following medicaments are moſt famous: ℞. Gum Arabick, and white Wax, of each ʒ ſs, incloſe them in a Pear or Quince-Apple, of ſuch a magnitude as may conveniently be roaſted in Embers, or before the fire, till it be very ſoft; give this Morning and Evening as often as you ſee cauſe. Alſo it will not be diſcommodious to exhibit the aboveſaid bread imbibed in juice of Elder-berries, with red aſtringent Wine, or with Wine of Pomegranates.

This is a certain Experiment. At the very time the exulceration is cleanſed and about to conſolidate; ℞. A Quince-apple, or other ſharp juicy Apple, cut a hole in the upper part of it, fill the Cavity with white Wax ſhaved, and Gr. iij of Maſtich, cloſe the hole, and wrap it up in a courſe cloth, roaſt it in Embers: This roaſted Apple give one hour before meat, and it will operate wonderfully. ℞. Pulp of Quinces a ſufficient quantity, with red Roſes, and red Wine ^[264] Chalybeat, and apply it to the inferiour part of the belly; this is a principal Arcanum in this Affect.

Crocus of Iron, filings of Iron or Steel ſprinkle firſt with Boyes Urine, or Aqua dulcis, imbibe it in ſeveral infuſions of Tartariſate Vinegar, evaporate the Vinegar, and its ſubſtance will remain, which muſt by ſtrong Calcination be reduced to a red impalpable powder, which with Rain and Roſe-water waſh and afterwards dry. Of this ℞. ℈ ſs, or a ℈, in Diſentery, Fluxes of blood and obſtructions, and in continual Fluxes of blood outwardly.

Of the ſame vertue is Oyl of Crocus of Iron, prepared after this manner. Crocus of Iron with Boyes Urine make up into a Maſs, which diſtill by Retort as ſpirit of Vitriol is wont to be, and the Oyl will come forth red and ſomewhat thick, which for ſome dayes digeſt in dung, or circulate in aſhes. In all intrinſecal Diſeaſes it is famouſly efficacious. They uſe the ſame as of the Crocus.

Sulphur of Sol. This by its own fixt propriety, the Sulphur being Microcoſmically diſſolved, is powerfully helpfull. ℞. Salt Nitre, and common Salt what ^[265] quantity you pleaſe, common Bolus lb v j; Diſtil an Oyl according to Art, as you diſtil Oyl of common Salt. In this Oyl diſſove Sol before Calcined, with the Amalgama and admixtion of flowers of Sulphur (as is deſcribed below.) Set this pulveriſate matter in aſhes, in a convenient veſſel, and pour upon it the diſtill'd Liquor till it be covered one finger or more, or to ʒ j of Sol add ℥ ſs of the aforeſaid ſpirit of Salt. Separate the Tincture, pour on the ſpirit often, and by diſtillation remove the Tincture, the Solution of Sol will remain in the bottom red. Upon this pour Spirit of Wine, and Extract a Tincture according to Art, the tinged Spirit diſtil to an oylineſs; five or ſix drops of this given in convenient Vehicles reſiſts the Flux of the belly, and corroborates the Ventricle.

Amalgama and Calcination of Sol. ℞. One part of Sol, and ſix parts of Argent-vive. Make an Amalgama according to Art, which put into a Crucible, and evaporate all the Mercury. The remaining powder with the ſame Doſe of new Mercury Amalgamate, exhale the Mercury again: Repeat the ſame Amalgama; then add two parts of flowers of Sulphur, keep it in the fire in a Crucible till all the Sulphur be exhaled and burnt up; this labour muſt be repeated to the ſixth time.

It will not be unprofitable in this diſtemper to provoke ſweat with Terra ſigillata, and the Bezoar ſtone.

Cuppinglaſſes applyed to the Navel, and kept on, yield no ſmall benefit.

Drink may be made with Barley-water, with Harts-horne boyled therein.

If the Dyſentery be in the Superiour inteſtines, for the moſt part it is deadly, eſpecially when the ſtomack is more prone to vomit then retain, and an Hiccup be concomitant; yet the cure may be endeavoured by the former Remedies excepting Clyſters, which ought to be either none, or very few. Milk may be taken by the mouth with Honey or Sugar of Roſes, by reaſon of their cleanſing property, and other neceſſary things above mentioned may be exhibited.

If by intemperate heat from the Liver, and Dyſentery, ſharp humours be generated, foment the Liver with ℥ iv of Unguent of Sanders, Oyl of Nymphaea, Roſes, of each ℥ j, of Camphire ℈ ſs; this will alter the intemperance.

^[266] Teneſmus.

In the Teneſmus externally uſefull is a decoction of Oak leaves with Bran in Date-water, or water of water Bettony, and in Baggs by application uſed hot.

Mirable alſo in this caſe is a Clyſter made of Mutton broth, with ſome drops of Oyl of Wax not exceeding ʒ j injected.

And inwardly by the mouth ſome drops of Oyl of Maſtich exhibited with water of Mint, Plantane and Pennyroyal, do ſuddenly remove the Teneſmus: This is gratefull to the ſtomack, and no enemy to the Inteſtines. Moreover, it cures Diſentery's, but principally reſiſts the Teneſmus.

Flux of the Liver, or Dyſentery of the Liver.

1. In Flux or Dyſentery of the Liver, neither Purgations nor Clyſters help; but aſtringents, ſuch are of Rubarb from ℈ j, gradually encreaſing the Doſe to ʒ j and ſs, exhibited in ſubſtance with Mirabalan's in Plantane water with ſyrup of Quinces and with Honey. The ſame mixt with Sugar, and often given, wonderfully helps. Of like vertue is Extract of Rubarb prepared with Spirit of Wine, of which the Doſe at firſt muſt be very ſmall, (viz.) ℈ ſs, which may be gradually encreaſed to ʒ j.

2. Things correcting the Liver muſt be diligently obſerved, the Root and Herb of Succory alone infuſed in Wine and Drink once or twice with meat, and this continued for ſome time helps the Oeconomy of the Liver by a certain innate propriety. The diet muſt be temperate. Then after the uſe of this, continue for ſome time the uſe of the infuſion of the root of Meadowſweet.

3. Theſe things being taken and continued, let us proceed to aſtringents, helping the Liver and internal parts.

Solution of Corals made in ſtrong Vinegar, the Menſtruum afterward removed by diſtillation, the Corals will remain in form of Salt. This Salt of Corals without any other preparation (ʒ j in lb j of Plantane-water) the quantity of one ſpoonful at firſt, or two or three afterward, being daily exhibited before the Patient go to bed, and continued to the declination of the Diſeaſe, doth wonderfully ſtop the Flux, and by degrees reſtores the Natural ſtrength.

Note, Sometimes in this caſe, chiefly after aſtringents or with them, Engliſh Aurum Potabile powerfully helps aſtriction, and cures.

Purulent Excretion.

In purulent dolorous excretion, a Clyſter of Milk, and a like quantity of Oyl Olive together, or freſh butter (a root of Wallwort alſo may be added) helps much both to cleanſe and conſolidate. Yet it will better cleanſe, if at firſt in making the Clyſter a little Honey be mixed. Nevertheleſs inward medicaments that mollifie and aſſwage the Diſeaſe are not to be neglected; See below in Diſeaſes of the Meſentery.

Maw Worms.

In expelling Maw-worms many things help, chiefly theſe;

1. Extract of Turbith and Rubarb prepared with ſpirit of Wine; vulgarly Rotula's of Diaturbith with Rubarb are of like effect. Doſe, in thoſe of ripe Age, from ʒ ſs to a ʒ, in Children from ℈ j, ij or iij, &c. according to Age and ſtrength. This doth not only kill the Worms, but alſo expells them out of the body.

2. Eſſence of ^[267] flowers of Peaches extracted with ſpirit of wine. Doſe Gr. v, vj, vij or viij; or a ſyrup of them: The bloſſoms muſt be gathered, not ſuch as fall off.

3. Oyl of Sulphur per Campane from Gr. iv to ix; alſo Oyl of Filbuds prepared per Deſcenſum in a decoction of ʒ j or ij, to one meaſure of water of burnt Harts-born, or ſpirit of Harts-horn, extracted without fire.

4. Salt of Sulphur made of the Caput Mortuum after Oyl of Sulphur per Campane; or otherwiſe the ſublimed flowers Gr. iij or iv in Milk or Wormwoodwater.

5. Water of Onions or Garlick, either per ſe, or with crude Mercury infuſed for one night.

6. Moſt Excellent is Mercurius viv. either by it ſelf crude from ℈ j to ʒ j ſomewhat allayed, or firſt mortified with juice of Lemmons; (The Doſe muſt be ſmall, becauſe being mortified it remains the longer in the body;) afterward mix it with Conſerve of Roſes, Aſa dulcis, or the flowers of the ſame: The Compoſition is thus;

℞. Mercur. viv. from ℈ ſs to ʒ j, temper it with juice of Lemmons, with ℥ ſs of Conſerve of Roſes, flowers of Benzoin or Aſa dulcis; mix them and make a Bolus.

^[268] Aſcarides.

The Medicines already ſpoken of ſerve to expell the Aſcarides, yet there is a certain thin ſoweriſh water that comes forth in the Confection of white flowers of Antimony, which muſt be given in a decoction of burnt Harts-horn once or twice.

Eſſenſified Spirit of Harts-horn, of which above in the Chapt. of Animalcula's of the Ventricle, kills and expells worms of every kind.

^[269] Tinea.

The moſt powerfull cauſe of worms in the belly is an obſtruction in the ^[270] bladder of the Gall. If by other Purgations theſe be not removed; then ſuch purging Medicaments only muſt be uſed as may expell the contracted ſuch in the Inteſtines, which both nouriſhes and entertains the aforeſaid worms. After ſuch Purgations the belly muſt be annointed all over often with ^[271] Oxe Galls, or with Oyntment of Sow-bread: Then Mercur. viv. muſt be exhibited, whoſe vertues in killing worms of this kind are miraculous. Laſtly, to root them out either all together, or to break them away by piece-meal, Laxative Medicines muſt be uſed.

Vices of the Fundament.

Inflammation, Ulcer, Impoſthume; Fiſtula, Exulceration. In external affects of the Fundament, as Inflammation, Ulcer, Fiſtula, and more light Exulcerations, we muſt proceed in the ſame manner, as we are wont to do in other like external affects in all other parts.

Omitting other things, inflammations of the Fundament, by a certain propriety are cured with a decoction of Agrimony, Mint, and Saracens Herb tempered with water and Vinegar, and applyed blood-warm.

To open, maturate and conſolidate, excellent is Balſom of Sulphur with Oyl of Poppy: Of which above in the Chap. of Vices of the Paps.

A Cleft.

In clefts of the Fundament, the fatt of wooden ſpoons is uſeful, of which ſee above in Clefts of the Lips.

Swellings, Warts, red Sores, Piles, &c. of the Fundament.

Swellings, Warts, Sores, Piles, &c. of every kind are preſently and inſenſibly removed with coals of Mice dung boyled in Wine and applyed. The ſame performs the long-ſhell fiſhes found nigh the ſhore in Rivers, calcined, boyled and applyed. So the Crocus of Mettals, tempered with Fennel water, and in the moſt fiery ſores applyed, firſt abates the pains, and then conſumes the ſwellings themſelves.

Hidden Hemroides.

Moreover in dolours and hidden Hemroids exceeding painfull, this is a ſpecifick; ℞. Black Flyes breeding in ſheeps dung what quantity you pleaſe, boyle them in Oyl till they be diſſolved, then apply it hot with Bombace to the dolorous part, and repeat it often.

Alſo aſhes of burnt Cork boyled with Capons greeſe, or Oyl of Myrtles and applyed to the Fundament, reſiſts moſt fervent dolours; the moſt immoderate dolours that by this means are not aſſwaged are removed by Gr. j or ij of Opium added to this decoction.

Unguent of ^[272] Linaria. ℞. The Herb Linaria with its flowers one handfull, bruiſe them, and with a ſufficient quantity of Hogsgreaſe make an Oyntment, which being expreſt and a little cooled, mix with the yolk of an Egg, and with Bombace or Linnen apply it to the part affected. It reſiſts dolours of this kind almoſt to a miracle. This was made by Dr Wolfius my friend, which as a ſingular ſecret he would not reveal to his moſt illuſtrious Prince Lodovicus the Elder, of Pious Memory, Landgrave of Haſſia, though this was often required by him, untill he had promiſed yearly to give him a fat Oxe, which promiſe being made, he did not only diſcover the Herb Linaria, but alſo by adding this ancient Verſicle, he manifeſted the difference between it and the Herb Eſula, viz.

Eſula Lacteſcat, ſine lacte Linaria creſcat.

Which when a certain Nobleman, viz. John Riſodelius of Eſchenbach, hereditary Marſhal of Haſſia' perceived, he merrily turns the Verſicle, thus;

Eſula nil vobis, ſed dat Linaria Taurum.

Deflux of Hemrodes.

In immoderate deflux of the Hemrodes, all things uſeful in ſtopping Fluxes of blood are profitable. Yet theſe are commended:

1. Eſſence of Crocus of Iron, of which ſee Crollius; this muſt as long be exhibited, as the Flux continues violent; otherwiſe by delaying time, and deferring the Medicine, it is like never to be ſtopt.

2. By a certain propriety, of Excellent uſe is a Girdle made of the green leaves of black Hellebore bruiſed, and tyed about the naked body. The leaves muſt be a little bruiſed, for ſo the hard veins in them will not be offenſive, ſew theſe up in a ſwadling band that they may be long and narrow like a Girdle. This I have happily uſed. It is good in all immoderate Fluxes of the Menſes, and chiefly in the Flux of blood from the Arteries, when all other means have been unſucceſsful.

3. Powder of forraign Mummy, with a like quantity of Cork finely bruiſed, which muſt be carefully applyed to the Orifice of the veins of the Hemrodes; this ſuddenly ſtops the blood.

Hemrodes ſtopped.

Hemrodes unſeaſonably ſtopt are opened with fig-leaves, being often applyed green to the fundament, or the place rubbed with them.

So the juice of Onions mixt with Aloes, and applyed by chafing the place with a courſe cloth, opens the Hemrodes.

Pills of ^[273] Alephangina taken once in a week.

Aloes given open the Hemrodes.

The Hemrodes ſuppreſt are alſo opened with juice of Sow-bread, Aron and Briony. A Plaiſter made of brick duſt, ^[274] Bulls-gall, and Staves-acre. An Oyntment made of the peth of Coloquintida and bitter Almonds. Alſo powder of Coloquintida baked with Honey.

Falling down of the Fundament.

In the falling down of the Fundament, firſt the inteſtine muſt be rightly replaced, with application of mollifying decoctions: If the repoſition be hindred, either by a rumour or other accidental hardneſs, recourſe muſt be had to aſtringents both inward and outward.

Among internalls, a decoction of wild Prunella roots is commended, (almoſt all roots open the belly by reaſon of the Mercurial juice they receive from the Earth) the decoction being made in Beer or Water, and drunk often in a day for ſome time, gently binds the belly, yet ſo as it is alſo ſomewhat ſoluble, which in caſes of this kind ought alwayes ſo to be; otherwiſe by ſtrong endeavour to eaſe Nature the inteſtines fall again.

Externals are various, yet excellent is that which is made of an Oaken board very well planed, heat hot to the fire and annointed with Maſtich, and applyed to the Fundament, or ſat upon as hot as can poſſibly be endured.

But if the inteſtine before put up, will by no Art or means remain or ſtick, the only preſent Remedy is, as above deſcribed in the Falling down of the Eye; Thus, ℞. aſhes of Flyes breeding in ſheeps dung, ſprinkle them upon the fallen inteſtine, and as well as you can put it up again, and it will no more fall, eſpecially if preſently you have the Decoction of wild Prunella ready for uſe.

The uſe of Allum, by reaſon of its too great aſtringency, muſt be warily voided, for it corrodes the parts and reins thereof.

The frequent croaking of the belly.

The frequent noyſe in the belly is cured as the windineſs.

Incontinency of the Dung.

Incontinency of dung by the looſneſs of the muſcle of the Fundament is cured as other Paralyſie, with reſpect to the weakneſs of the Ventricle.

Affects of the Liver.

Intemperance of the Liver.

In every intemperance of the Liver, Extract of Agrimony; alſo the root and leaves do wonderfully help, chiefly when mixed with ſpirit of Vitriol to a grateful ſharpneſs.

Soweriſh or ſpiritual waters in hot and dry intemperance of the Liver yield relief; alſo in cold and dry diſtemperance if mixed with Extract of Centaury minor, and Extract of Succory, and with their Salts mixt and exhibited. Alſo ſpirit of Vitriol, or the Extract thereof, elſe if reduced to Arcanums, or at leaſt drunk in infuſion, do wonderfully ſhew their effects; chiefly if thenceforth all neceſſary means be uſed, and convenient order of Food obſerved.

Among purging Medicaments Rubarb is prevalent, whoſe uſe is very profitable to the Liver, to what manner of intemperance ſoever declining.

Putrefaction of the Liver.

Putrefaction of the Liver is uncurable; although Paracelſus his powder of Alkah (which perhaps from the Mercury) is here ſuppoſed to be of ſome uſe. It is better I ſhould ſuſpend my judgment, then falſly alledge any thing.

Imbeeillity of the Liver.

Imbecillity of the Liver is corrected and reſtored to its priſtine ſtate by thoſe temperate auxilliaries even now declared; Succory either by it ſelf, or prepared into a convenient Medicament. Things more ſtrong muſt here be avoided, viz. Vomitories and Purges.

Among Chymicalls the Eſſence of Mars chiefly when implanted with Malmſie Wine. Thus, ℞. Filings of Iron (lb ſs) heat them very hot, and extinguiſh them once or twice in Malmſie (lb iv) for ſo the vitriolate Eſſence of the Iron communicates with the Malmſie; which afterward taken from ℥ ſs to ℥ ij in broth, or in the water or infuſion of Succory, is a moſt pleaſant auxiliary; it alſo wonderfully reſolves all old obſtructions of the Liver. The ſweetneſs of the Iron eaſily communicates with the pleaſantneſs of the Wine.

Cruent dejections of the Belly.

Cruent dejections of the Belly are cured by the ſame means, as is above deſcribed in the Affects of the Inteſtines.

Tumours of the Feet.

In Tumours of the Feet, excellent are ſoweriſh ſpirit of Vitriol, Herb Robert, or Storks Bill bruiſed and applyed. Alſo Herb Robert, a ſear-cloth made of of Wax two parts, of Goats ſuet one part, Oyl of Roſes part ſs, let them ſtand together for ſome time over a fire, and therein moyſten a linnen cloth, and apply it hot.

Obſtruction of the Liver.

Obſtructions of the Liver, from what cauſe ſoever produced, are helped by the Univerſals hereafter mentioned in Affects of the Reins, which alſo abate the Tartar throughout the whole body (all obſtructions of the Macrocoſm) to which, if thoſe things commonly preſcribed by Practitioners in obſtructions of the Liver be added, they may at leaſt be uſefull for convenient Vehicles, whereby the Medicines that reſolve and expel the Tartar more ſwiftly operate, and the work is rendred more efficacious: Therefore Infuſions, Decoctions, Clyſters, Syrups, as well common as Magiſtrale, diſtill'd waters, and many others, alſo convenient applications outwardly, muſt not be neglected.

1. Rightly to remove all obſtructions of the Liver, Mars or Iron is moſt commended, the crude duſt of which from ℈ ſs to ʒ ſs taken often inwardly (twice or thrice a day) is wonderfull prevalent in ſuch like Affects.

The exquiſite preparations of Iron are manifold; yet the more ſimple the better; in ſimplicity Nature takes delight.

1. Wine of Iron deſcribed above in imbecillity of the Liver is powerful in this caſe, by its being the more ſimple, if exhibited in thoſe convenient Liquors alſo uſeful in the obſtructions of the Liver; Or, if the Patients can endure, taken in their daily meat and drink; the Doſe at firſt ſmall to prevent nauſeouſneſs.

2. A Chachectick ſimple powder of Famous uſe in all internal obſtructions; It is thus made, ℞. Steel prepared one part, Caſſia Lignea three parts, moſt white Sugar four parts; mix theſe, and make a powder. The Steel muſt be made into thin leaves, which muſt ſo long be beaten upon an Anvel untill it become like droſs, that it may be reduced to moſt fine powder; the Anvel firſt made very clean round about. Give ſo much of this compounded powder as will lye upon the point of a knife, thrice a day, viz. in the morning faſting, at three a clock in the Afternoon, and at going to bed, from ℈ ſs to a ℈ continue this till all obſtructions be removed; yea, keep to the uſe of this ſome weeks.

3. Eſſence of Iron is laudable, ſee the Imbecillity of the Liver. Note, The uſe of this is more ſafe in the end after other opening medicines, for it opens and binds gently, chiefly when by the exhibition of other things the belly is too vehemently provoked.

4. Spirit of Tartar, ſpiritually fortified with its own Salt, whoſe vertues are wonderfull: See Crollius in Ʋniverſal Digeſtion.

5. Compounded water of Vitriol and Tartar quoted by Penotus in his Treatiſe of Chymical Medicine. The compoſition is thus (this compoſition is ſomewhat changed by me; I have happily uſed this in the Dropſie.) ℞. Vitriol Ʋngarick calcined to a redneſs lb iv, Flints gathered out of Rivers excellently well calcined lb v, Tartar Calcined to a whiteneſs lb j, mix them, and beat them to a moſt fine powder, put them for ſome time in a moiſt place, that per diliquium they may reſolve ſomewhat into a liquor, afterward diſtill it thrice in ſand, reduce the Caput Mortuum every time to powder, and again pour on the diſtill'd liquor: Laſtly, diſtill it by Retort in an open ſire, firſt diſtill off the Phlegm with gentle heat, afterward by degrees with more ſtrong fire draw forth the acid ſpirit. From the Caput Mortuum calcined extract a Salt, and with it, the Phlegm being firſt removed, circulate or digeſt in Balneo the acid ſpirit; then with Argilla make up the whole circulate into Paſtills, put them in an open fire, obſerving degrees of heat, provoke the Alkaliſate ſpirit, as is wont to be done by ſpirit of Tartar fortified with its proper Salt. Doſe, from ℈ j to ʒ ij in wine or other convenient liquor.

6. Phyloſophical water or ſpirit of Wine Tartariſate (that is, which hath extracted an Eſſence from Tartar. The ſpirit of Wine hath ſomething of Phlegm, by the benefit of which the Salts are removed: Tartar to a blewneſs muſt be firſt calcined.)

Theſe principal medicaments ſometimes, do not only diſſolve obſtructions, but alſo thorowly purge them out; partly by reaſon of the diſpoſition of the body, and partly by reaſon of the medicament it ſelf: So for the moſt part Iron purges by the inferiour parts; Likewiſe the Phyloſophical Tartariſate water moves the belly freely.

If therefore this kind of dejections of the belly, what means ſoever procured, yield aſſiſtance in removing obſtructions, it is well; if otherwiſe, and the belly be diſturbed, it indeed had been better if neither had happened.

If the too ſlow moving of the belly require ſtronger Medicaments; Extract of Rubarb, and Extract of Pills of Ammoniack, (aliàs Pills of Riverius;) thus, ℞. Gum Ammoniack diſſolved in vinegar of Squills ʒ iij, ſpecies of Hiera-picra ʒ j and ſs, Crude Aloes ℈ iv, Myrrh ℈ j, Saffron Gr. vj; with ſyrup of Wormwood make a ſoft maſs, which with ſpirit of Wine Alkaliſate (viz. Tartariſate) draw off in form of an Extract. Doſe, from ℈ ſs, to ℈ j.

A Caution, although in cure of obſtructions of the Liver many externalls, as Clyſters, Injunctions, Fomentations, Sear-clothes and Plaiſters may outwardly be applyed to the Region of the Liver; yet theſe are leſs neceſſary then the internalls above mentioned, unleſs there happen hardneſs to be retained that may be felt, then indeed it will be very proper to apply reſolving externals, as neceſſary auxiliaries.

In every obſtruction two things muſt chiefly be minded, (viz.) that the diſeaſe may be cured, and the cauſe contained taken away. This muſt be warily done, ſo as the abundance of matter may be diminiſhed, the thick broke and extenuated, the tough phlegm diſſolved, that which flowes repelled and evacuated, the windineſs diſcuſt, and the part which either generates or feeds the peccant humour, corrected.

Therefore if pain in the head be, a lenitive muſt firſt be exhibited, or ſome uſual ſuppreſſing evacuation, it is alſo convenient preſently to open the Baſilical vein.

Afterward it is neceſſary to evacuate the abundant humour by purgation, which muſt firſt be gentle, then we may proceed to ſuch things as open the paſſages, and reſpect the Liver: To which ſuch medicaments as correct the intemperance accompanying the obſtruction of the Liver, muſt be added, with aſtringents joyned thereto, which may ſtrengthen the inward parts and keep them ſound.

Firſt, Deopilative diſtill'd water may be deſcribed; thus, ℞. Root of ^[275] Amara dulcis ℥ iij, tops of Hops, Succory, Liverwort, Bindeweed, Scabious, Agrimony, of each two handfulls; infuſe them for three dayes in as much whey as will cover them three fingers above, then diſtill them; Mix ℥ iv of this water with ℥ ij of the ſyrup of the five roots; give this ſeveral mornings, every two or three dayes give a purgation, ſtill continuing the uſe of this water by intervals.

Alſo Tablets of Crocus of Iron may be made in this manner;

℞. Filings of ſteel and Sulphur, of each a like quantity, mix them, put it in a Crucible in a gentle fire at firſt, then by degrees make it more ſtrong, at length make it moſt vehement, that the Sulphur may be all exhaled and conſumed. Again, mix the matter with an equall quantity of Sulphur, and as before exhale and burn up, untill the matter ſavour no more of the Sulphur. This matter reduced to moſt fine powder, put into an Iron frying pan, pour upon it moſt ſharp vinegar, to cover the powder one finger, place it upon an open fire, ſtirring the matter with a ſpattle till all the vinegar be exhaled: When it is all exhaled, add other, and as before exhale; in the end, make the ſire moſt ſtrong, that the whole matter may be red, which keep ſtirring for a little time, and then remove it from the fire, cool it and reduce to moſt fine powder: Of this ℥ j, with moſt fine Sugar diſſolved in water of Agrimony ſs ſs, make Tablets, to which in the end of the boyling add one drop or two of Oyl of Cloves.

Alſo Conſerves made with roots of green Succory well waſht and bruiſed very ſmall, or elſe the juice ſtreined through a ſieve, with a ſufficient quantity of Sugar. The ſame Roots Candied are profitable.

Excellent alſo in this caſe is Tincture of Coralls mixt with other appropriates, or Quercetanus his Syrup of Coralls, which is the only remedy in every kind of imbecillity of the Liver; of great uſe alſo is Salt of Coralls diſſolved in Plantane water, from ℈ j to ℈ j and ſs, and exhibited by courſe, which by this means will be moſt excellent, in every flux of the Liver cauſed by imbecility, if all things in order of dyet and other appropriates be not neglected.

Scirrhus of the Liver.

Rightly to cure the Scirrhus of the Liver, not too much inveterate, the above mentioned medicaments in diſſolving obſtructions are ſufficient. The Scirrhus is a changing of the Mucilaginous Tartar into abſolute Tartar.

But if the Scirrhus be more contumacious, then recourſe muſt be had to externalls, in which very beneficial is a plaiſter made of the juice of Hemlock, (and Mandragora with Ammoniack.) See Cardanus, Heurnius, and Fabritius Hildanus in Chyrurgical Obſervations.

This Plaiſter is dolorous before the ripening of the Tumour, yet it muſt be left on and not renewed till the third day. I have happily uſed this in Theichumannum J. C. Marpurg. After the uſe of this an emollient Clyſter to reſolve the contracted filth muſt be injected.

Tumour of the Liver.

In Tumours of the Liver or Schirrus, violent purgations and ſuch as too haſtily remove obſtructions muſt be forborn. Vitriolate Tartar in a decoction of Raiſons with Cinamon, or elſe, if the Tumour ariſe from crudity of blood, with leaves of Agrimony added; or if from windineſs, with Aniſeed, Fennelſeed and Carrawayſeed boyled together, is a ſpecial Remedy. Alſo Extract of Rubarb often taken, or the infuſion of it in water of Sorrel, Succory, Centaury minor and Endive, and in due meaſure exhibited, reſolves all crude Tumours.

In diſcuſſing windineſs, external fomentations made of Carminatives are uſefull: Alſo Unguents and Plaiſters do often help.

Tumour of the Muſcles.

Tumours of the muſcles of the belly ſeldom happen in the right Hypocondry. Yet in this place, beſide the above named, Externalls mightily help; as Oyl of bitter Almonds, of Dialthea, a plaiſter of Melilot, &c.

Inſtammation of the Liver.

Sharp purgations help not the inflammations of the Liver: But in vicious and phlegmatick inflammations, a Vomit, exhibited in due proportion, if thereby vomitings be procured, yields relief.

Letting blood only hath very often cured the inflamed Liver.

If the inflammation be ſomewhat removed, or rather the matter cauſing it, chiefly if dejections of the belly permit, it muſt be evacuated with ſome gentle Clyſter, or with Extract of Rubarb, or with the infuſion of Rubarb in Endive and Succory water.

Then things gently cooling muſt be applyed. If neither Feaver, nor Inflammation, nor dolour of the inflamed Liver be at all abated; then Lapis Prunella taken in a Julep made of things temperately cooling, and uſed inſtead of drink, removes the Feaver, Inflammation, and all putrefaction: Yet the drink muſt be moderately taken, nor too much at once, nor too often. Other things (viz. in Diet, Phyſick and Chyrurgery) muſt carefully be adminiſtred, that they do not more hurt then good.

Impoſthume of the Liver.

Impoſthume of the Liver cannot be better cured then by preventing the inflammation.

Ʋlcer of the Liver.

Ulcer of the Liver is uncureable.

Affects of the Bladder of the Gall. Obſtructions of the bladder.

Obſtruction howſoever happening in the bladder of the Gall, is taken away by thoſe medicaments commonly uſed to remove obſtructions of the Liver: Of which we have already ſufficiently ſpoke in its own place.

Peculiar Remedies, or method of curing, we have none, yet according as need requires, we follow the dictates of Reaſon and Experience.

But a ſpecialty is, that compounded water of Vitriel and Tartar, or the Aperitive Spirit of Penotus, in this caſe doth much help.

Choller encreaſed in the bladder of the Gall.

Choller encreaſed in the bladder, muſt be gently removed by medicines purging Choller, which being done, it muſt be expelled with Rubarb, Mechoachanna, either prepared in form of an Extract, or given in the ſubſtance, or at leaſt by infuſion; this is very powerful.

But if more grievous ſymptoms happen, they muſt firſt be particularly known, then they may be cured.

Againſt every over-flowing of Choller, whether it be without pain, or do grievouſly afflict, the compounded ſpirit of common Salt and Salt nitre, (of which in Crollius his Notes) being often drunk in convenient Liquors, is exceedingly efficacious.

The Stone in the bag of the Gall.

The prevention of the Stone in the bag of the Gall conſiſts in its apertion, or, if already generated, in its occult reſolution, by which the Tartar throughout the whole body is impeded, or if gathered, inſenſibly reſolved: But this medicine depends only upon the Stone that is cut out of Mans body afflicted with that Diſeaſe, and rightly prepared into its own Arcanum, which is deſcribed below in the Chapter of the Stone.

Diſeaſes of the Spleen.

Tumour of the Spleen.

The looſe and large Tumour of the Spleen, if from the Vitriolate juice, which is called the dregs of Melancholly, is cured with medicines properly reſiſting Melancholly; Such are the Extract of Black Hellebore, Extract of Sena, and other compounded Extracts, with the Eſſence of Epithymon, Polypode, Bindeweed, Capers, and Harts tongue.

But theſe dregs univerſally are expelled with Mercurius dulcis, which operates almoſt to a miracle; Alſo Quercetanus his Panchymagogon, a juſt Doſe of which given in time of need is very beneficial, chiefly if ſharpened with Mercur. vitae to Gr. xvj, Gr. ij of Mercur. dulcis; the Mercur. vitae muſt by long tempering be mixed, and afterward with the Extract of Black Hellebore made up into Pills.

In this caſe theſe Pills are to be exhibited after mid-night, repeat it the ſecond and third night, either giving the ſame Doſe, or altering a little, as reaſon and neceſſity ſhall require. In the cure of this, as alſo all other affects of the Spleen, excellent are the roots of Fernebrake macerated in Wine, which from a certain innate propriety cure the Affects of this part. Alſo in daily food may be exhibited powder of Galiopſis or Arch-angel, which by reaſon of the diſpoſed propriety it hath to Diſeaſes of the Spleen, is uſed with all good ſucceſs: The Italians call it Milzatella.

Externally, if need be, this or the like Cataplaſm may be applyed: ℞. Root of Wild Cucumer, Briony, of each ℥ j, of Squill one Root, Root of White Lilly one, Seeds of Mallowes, Althea, Foenugreek, of each one part, Seeds of Linum two parts, Flowers of Althea, Mallowes, of Mercury, Pellitory of the wall, of each one handfull, Roots of White Beet ſs a handful: Boyle all theſe in water of Water-Bettony, with a ſixth part of Vinegar, and make a Cataplaſm, or Fomentation to apply to the Region of the Spleen. Here alſo might be numbred Plaiſters commonly in uſe.

If the Tumour ariſe from windineſs, Purgations muſt not be uſed; a Decoction of Fearn-brake Root, with a little Sena, is ſufficient, chiefly if Carminative Seeds be added to the Decoction.

Outwardly are uſeful inunctions of Oyl of Rue, Capers, White Lillies, with powder of Seeds of Agnus Caſtus, Ceterach, rinds of Capers, mixt to a juſt conſiſtency.

But if the dolour more vehemently urge, Capers bruiſed and outwardly applyed in form of a Plaiſter, takes away the pain preſently.

Obſtructions of the Spleen.

In obſtruction of the Spleen, the body muſt forthwith be comforted with the following Syrup; ℞. Root of Black Hellebore prepared ʒ j and ſs, Herb Harts-tongue one handful, Bindeweed ſs a handful, leaves of Sena, Alex. ſ. ſ.—℥ j and ſs, Galangal ℈ j and ſs, Ginger ℈ j, Aniſeeds, ʒ ſs, peth of Wild Saſſron ʒ ij, Epithymon ʒ ſs; infuſe them in a ſufficient quantity of aperitive decoction for one night, in the morning boyle them to ℥ viij, expreſs and ſtrein them. In this when ſtreined infuſe of the Electuary of Rubarb ℥ iij, of Cinamon ʒ j, adding of ſyrup of the five Roots, and of Wormwood, of each a like quantity, mix theſe for three Doſes to be given three mornings together.

The left ſide muſt be annointed hot morning and evening with this following Oyntment. ℞. Ʋnguent of Agrippa ℥ j, Oyl of Capers ℥ ſs, of Bayes ℥ j and ſs; mix them.

If after the exhibiting the firſt Doſe of the liquid ſyrup, the belly be not ſomewhat ſoluble, add to the following Doſes of this powder. ℞. Species of Diaturbith with Rubarb ℈ j, Diogrydium Gr. iij.

This being done, if ſtrength and other things permit, cut the internal vein of the left arm, and according to fulneſs draw out the blood; then for two dayes uſe this following. ℞. Of decoction of the greater aperitive ℥ iij, Oximel Helleborate ℥ iij, ſyrup of Betony, of the five Roots, of each ℥ j and ſs, water of Fennel, of Cinnamon, of each ʒ iij, ſpirit of Vitriol ℈ ſs, ſalt of Harts-tongue ℈ j. Mix theſe for four Doſes, then make this Apozeme; ℞. Root of Fennel, Wild Alexander, of each ℥ ſs, Coltsfoot, Sarſaparilla, of each ʒ iij, Herb Agrimony, Ceterach, Bindeweed, Harts-tongue, of each ſs a handful, Seeds of Aniſe ʒ ſs, Fennel, Coriander prepared, of each ʒ j, flowers of Borrage, Bugloſs, Betony, of each two parts, Rayſons ℥ j; boyle theſe to ſs j in a ſufficient quantity of common water; to this when ſtreined add ſyrup of the five Roots ℥ ij, Succory with Rubarb ℥ j and ſs, Oximel Helleborate ℥ iij; make an Apozeme for five Doſes. In the time of taking them two hours before and after Supper may be added this Electuary. ℞. Conſerve of Fumitory, Betony, Bugloſs, of each ℥ j and ſs, Orange-peels Candied ℥ ſs, Extract of Harts-tongue, our Crocus martas, of each ℥ iij, Crabs eyes prepared, ſalt of Coralls, of each ℈ j, Species arom. roſat. burnt Harts horn, of each ℈ j and ſs, with ſyrup of Harts tongue make the Electuary; of which let the ſick take the quantity of a Nutmeg or Cheſnut.

Let the drink be Wine, or Barly water, Chalybeate; Thus, ℞. Wine or Barley-water ſs vj, Iron, or Crocus Martis ſs j, Cinnamon ℥ iij; let theſe ſtand in infuſion in hot aſhes for eight nights in a veſſel well cloſed, afterward ſtrein it; of this the ſick may take at pleaſure, or uſe wine or other drink, in which the following are boyled or macerated, or which is better, ſew them in a bag, and put them in new Wine or Beer, that the drink may receive their vertue: ℞. Root of Polypode ℥ ij and ſs, Herb Fumitory, Meliſſa, Bindeweed, of each three handfulls, rinds of Caper root, Tamarisk, of each ʒ vj, leaves of Harts tongue two handfulls, or moſt white Tartar ℥ j; mix them: Alſo very beneficial is Extract of Ox-ſpleen prepared, as below deſcribed in ſuppreſſion of the Menſes.

But if the Diſeaſe turn to a Scirrhus, to theſe medicaments may be added Pills, thus prepared:

℞. Gum Ammoniack ℥ ij, diſſolve it in vinegar, and ſtrein it through a fine cloth, add Aloes beaten ſmall in juice of Roſes ℥ ſs, ſalt of Wormwood ʒ ij; incorporate theſe together and make a maſs, keeping it in leather moyſtened with Oyl of Aniſe; of which by intervalls, ℞. From ℈ ij to ʒ j, make Pills.

Alſo the following water taken is profitable;

℞. Root of Horſe-radiſh ſs iv, Polypode of the Oak ſs j and ſs, ſeeds of Fennel ℥ j, Cardamum ʒ ij; cut the roots and bruiſe the reſt: Infuſe them in ſs xv of old Wine, let them ſtand in a hot place for three nights, the veſſel being often ſtirr'd; then add Water-creſſes, Burdock, Fumitory, of each ſs ij; diſtill'd whey of milk ſs j and ſs, diſtil them by a Cucurbit with gentle fire: Doſe, one draught, either by it ſelf, or with other ſyrup: Of like vertue is the juice of Creſſes, Burdock and Fumitory being beaten in a Mortar and ſo expreſt, which when clarified may be uſed alone, or mixt with others, or boyled to a ſyrup.

To the Region of the Spleen, where the Tumour is perceived, apply a Plaiſter of Ammoniack diſſolved in Vinegar of Squills, but firſt foment the place with the following Decoction.

℞. Herb Harts-tongue, Melilot, of each one handful and ſs, Flowers of Camomil, Dill, Gediſta, of each one handful, Seeds of Fernebrake ʒ ſs; boyle theſe in a ſufficient quantity of white wine, water and vinegar, of each a like proportion, untill half be conſumed; with this decoction foment the place morning and evening with a ſpunge.

To comfort the Spleen, this following Electuary is very commodious; it is called Electu. of Solenander.

℞. Of the greater Raiſons ſs ſs, boyle them in rich Wine to the conſiſtency of a Poultis, ſtrein it through a ſieve, and mix it with Conſerve of Roſemary bloſſoms ſs j;

Rinds of Citron candied, powder of Cinnamon, of each ʒ j,

Species of Aromatic. roſat.

Confection of Pearls,

Confection of Cinnamon, of each ℈ ij,

Lign-Aloes-adorat. ʒ ſs,

Oriental Crocus, or Eſſence of the ſame ℈ ſs; mix them: the ſick may take the quantity of a Cheſnut at pleaſure. In meat Caper and Broom leaves pickled are often uſed.

Alſo Confection of Capers in Tablets may be thus given;

℞. Confection of Capers and Crocus Martis, of each ʒ j,

Sugar diſſolved in water of Harts-tongue ʒ iv;

Make Tablets according to Art; of which let the ſick take one in the morning, and another three hours after dinner.

It will not be unprofitable alſo, to exhibit often Vitriolate Tartar, and Cream of Tartar; likewiſe the ſpirit and tincture of the ſame. Inſtead of theſe may be given Wine of Iron, Cachetick powder, and Tartariſate ſpirit of wine; with application of Externals, without which theſe will be of little or no effect; as chiefly a Plaiſter of Hemlock, of which ſee above. Vitriolate Tartar obtaineth the priority, becauſe gentle aperitives are firſt to be uſed, chiefly in the inveterate Scirrhus.

A fomentation for the Hypochondries.

℞. Roots of Althaea ſs ſs, Briony, field Cucumer, of each ℥ iij: Parſly, Wild-Alexander ℥ ij; rinds and root of Capers, of Tamarisks, of each ℥ j, leaves of Ivy, of Elder, of each two handfulls, Ceterach one handfull, ſeeds of Agnu[•] Caſtus, of Southern-wood, of each ℥ ſs, Flowers of Broom, Camomil, Melilot, of each one part and ſs; make a Decoction.

℞. Oyl of Capers, of bitter Almonds, of each ℥ j and ſs, of Tartar ℥ j, Gum of Bdellium, of Ammoniack diſſolved in vinegar of Squills, of each ʒ vj; with a little wax make an Oyntment.

Such things as diſſolve obſtructions of the Liver, do for the moſt part diſſolve the inveterate obſtructions of the Spleen; chiefly the ſpecificks which are prepared of Iron; Spirit of Vitriol is in this caſe very beneficial:

^[276] Sharp things eaſily remove obſtructions of this kind.

Scirrhus of the Spleen.

In dexterouſly removing the Scirrhus of the Spleen, chiefly when inveternted, the ſpeedy perfecting the cure is abſolutely neceſſary: Therefore in applying medicaments to reſolve the Scirrhus, before all other, gentle and [•]peritive medicines muſt be uſed; as Vitriolated Tartar, inſtead of which may be uſed wine of Iron, Chachectick powder alſo, and Tartariſate Spirit of Vitr[•] which doth wonderfully help. The Tartariſate Spirit of Wine is likewiſe commended in this caſe: But all theſe are of little or no effect, unleſs externals be alſo joyned as auxiliaries.

Wonderful efficacious is a Plaiſter made of the juice of Hemlock, and the juice of Mandragora, eſpecially if both of them be tempered with Ammoniack. The juice of Mandragora diſſolves Ivory, therefore uſed by Phyſitians among other reſolving medicaments: See above what is deſcribed in the Scirrhus of the Liver.

Inflammation, Impoſthume and Ʋlcer of the Spleen.

Inflammation of the Spleen, Impoſthume and Ulcer, are cured after the ſame manner, as in Affects of the Liver.

Diſeaſes of the Meſentery.

Obſtruction and Inflammation of the Meſentery.

Grievous are the Obſtructions and Inflammations of the Meſentery, which often prove the Authors of great evils, yet are difficultly known, unleſs perceived by Tumours about the Navel, in the Meſentery and ^[277] kernel under the Ventricle; therefore the exquiſite diligence of the Phyſitian is in this caſe chiefly required.

The Diſeaſe being known, ſuch medicaments ought to be applyed, as in this caſe ſeldom are, for what is uſually adminiſtred, ſeems rather to exaſperate the grief, which indeed is no wonder, ſince the diſtemper is ſo little conſidered by the Phyſitians, wherefore oftentimes from ſuch like affects, the Iliack paſſion is produced.

Therefore moſt worthy to be praiſed, is the famouſly learned Fernelius, who by his ſingular induſtry, and ingenious dexterity, hath diſcovered ſuch things, as in this place, may gently help the practical Phyſitian.

The Diſeaſe being perfectly known, a Remedy as eaſily may be found. The whole cure conſiſts in reſolving and emollient medicines.

Reſolving, are thoſe Lenitives made of Vitriolate Tartar, wine of Iron, Gachectick powder, and ſoweriſh things both Natural and Artificial: Artificial, ſee Platerus in his Obſervations of Diſcoloration. For theſe do wonderfully reſolve all the contracted filth in the Meſentery and Pancreon.

But if in Tumours of the Meſentery, the ſlow dejection of the belly which is uſually concomitant, be not by theſe means removed, Tartariſate ſpirit of Wine given drop by drop, makes the belly ſoluble. Emollient, are powerful externals; if among theſe a Plaiſter of Hemlock be applyed, the Cure will more readily be affected; It is obſervable, that oftentimes, from the applying of this Plaiſter dolours begin to ariſe, which is a moſt certain ſign, that the putrid filth contracted from the preceeding inflammation is diſturbed, and reſolving into impoſthumation; it hath been often ſeen, that by this means the corrupt matter is rarified and almoſt diſſolved, then this Plaiſter muſt be removed, and a Clyſter injected.

Note, That in this caſe there is nothing better then to preſcribe a temperate order of diet, well obſerving what things weaken the ſtomack, and are prejudicial to the whole body; by this means and applying often only ſimple Clyſters of Milk and Oyl Olive or freſh butter, the belly is delivered from thoſe noxious pollutions, not removed by the more interior purgations, and at length the cure happily follows.

After the Cure is perfected, it is convenient once or twice yearly, to uſe Lenitive purgations, leaſt the part again receiving thoſe impurities, be made apt to retain them and a more contumacious return of the Diſeaſe unavoidably follow.

Symptoms of the Liver and Spleen.

The Jaundies ſimple.

In the ſimple Jaundies, things purging Choller are excellent. Extract of Rubarb is chiefly commended.

But if Obſtructions be ſtrong, aperitives muſt not be neglected, ſuch are Vitriolate Tartar, Cream of Tartar, wine of Iron, &c. Alſo Mercurius Luteus (of which ſee Crollius) made of ſublimate Mercury diſſolved, and with Oyl of Tartar precipitated by boyling in common water, this is an aperitive ſpecifick. Of which from Gr. iij to v exhibited with Extract of Treacle, or with Treacle it ſelf, and if need be repeated to provoke ſwear, effectually cure the ſimple Jaundies.

A Decoction of Strawberries with the ſmaller Raiſons, made in fountain water, by a certain propriety diſſolves the Jaundies, eſpecially in Children. The ſame in thoſe of riper Age doth more powerfully aſſault the Diſeaſe, chiefly if there be no Feaver concomitant, when fortified with half a handful of Horehound macerated in wine, or elſe in this Decoction. This muſt be drunk to the declining of the Diſeaſe.

If the Jaundies be ſymptomatical and obſtructions of the Liver commonly accompany, remove the cauſe and thoſe will alſo decline. Yet if theſe concomitant obſtructions continue ſtrong, and the Liver be free from a Schirrus, it is an unhappy token of the Dropſie; neither will the diſtemper abate unleſs the Obſtructions be happily removed. Yet ſeldome, almoſt never, doth the wiſhed end follow, by reaſon of the wonderful intemperance of the parts, and Patients liberty of diet.

Note, Thoſe that drink pure wines, eſpecially burnt, are not afflicted with this Diſeaſe: But this is rather to be obſerved then imitated, leaſt a greater inconveniency follow. Hereto may be referred all the abovementioned in-removing Obſtructions, and the hereafter mentioned concerning the Dropſie following or accompanying the Jaundies.

The black Jaundies.

The black Jaundies attended with Obſtruction of the Spleen, cannot happily be cured by any more certain or evident Auxiliaries, then are already propoſed at large in Obſtructions of the Spleen.

For this diſcolouration as a ſymptomatical accident, is never rightly removed, unleſs the fountain of evill be exhauſted, and the Spleen, and alſo the Liver be reſtored to their priſtine conſtitution.

The matter therefore being ſo effected, that the cauſes of the diſtemper be removed, the Cure doth happily follow.

Hypocondriack Melancholly.

Hypocondriack melancholly beginning, or ſimple, is for the moſt part cured with Rulands Aqua bened. for by exterminating the contracted filth out of the ſtomack and neighbouring parts, the cure is made more eaſie, which if not expell'd, to remove the Obſtructions would be more difficult.

Alſo Aperitives may be applyed, as Cream of Tartar, Vitriolate Tartar, wine of Iron, Cachectick powder, either before or after vomiting: In directing either of theſe the prudence of the Phyſitian is required, on which depends the moſt weighty part of the Cure; oftentimes ſucceſs is loſt, if he proceed not warily, religiouſly, and cordially.

Next to Vomitories, in this Caſe things purging Choler and Melancholly are very commodious, ſuch are theſe, Laxative powder of Sena, Extract of Rubarb, Mechoachanna, Panchymagogon of Crollius, Extract of black Hellebore, and Mercurius dulcis, by which (if need be) evacuations are laudably effected: So Extract of Pills of Ammoniack (of which above) is here alſo very beneficial.

To mitigate ſymptoms, which for the moſt part ariſe from diſtended windineſs in the Praecordia, piercing the Animal Spirits of the brain: Care muſt be taken to ſtrengthen thoſe Noble parts, if theſe Obſtructions continue, uſe Magiſtery and Salt of Coral and Pearls, the Bezoar ſtone, tincture of Corals, Elixir proprietatis, (Note, this is ſingular) and Oyl of Saffron; for theſe comfort and ſtrengthen the heart and brain.

In Hypocondriack Melancholly confirmed, if the above preſcribed be not ſufficiently efficacious, yet they are to be uſed, and the Vomitories not neglected.

Experience proves, that thoſe Aperitives do ſometimes profit and take away the malignity of the humour; yet its return by intervalls, and freſh aſſaults cannot be prevented, nor the Diſeaſe eradicated by ſuch means only.

Therefore are appointed yearly the uſe of ſoweriſh medicaments, which remove ſome Obſtructions cauſing the Diſeaſe, but the Malady it ſelf do not wholly take away. Of wonderful value are ſuch things as in Cure of the confirmed Hypocondriack Melancholly, not only yield relief, but alſo pluck up the Diſeaſe by the root, and leave no remaining ſymptomes: Such are theſe.

1. The Phyloſophical water, or Tartariſate ſpirit of wine, being daily exhibited inconvenient liquor, at firſt in a very ſmall Doſe, from one, two, three or four drops in a juſt Doſe, to eight or twelve, daily encreaſing one drop, (after the uſe of the above named more gentle and leſs efficacious medicaments) doth perfectly cure.

2. The ſame performs the Extract of Pills of Ammoniack above recited, of which if daily be exhibited ℈ j (the Doſe may be encreaſed in certain dayes from Gr. j to ʒ j) and this be continued for twelve or fourteen dayes, if need require; (it muſt be taken two hours before Supper, and an hour after the taking, alittle broth muſt be received) the deſired ſucceſs will certainly follow.

Note, From the uſe of theſe is often wont to happen, that in diſſolving the internal obſtructions of the bowells, the belly is ſo diſturbed, as that a Flux almoſt to a dyſentery is ſeen to follow; this then muſt carefully be helped with the corroborating medicaments above mentioned, chiefly with the Tincture of Corals and Elixir proprietatis. In the mean while regard muſt be had, that the ſick keep a temperate orderly courſe in diet, without which almoſt no Cure can be happily effected.

In this Diſeaſe to cut a vein, eſpecially the vein Salvatella, is very beneficial.

Atrophia or Conſumption.

The Conſumption with ſharp evacuations, and reſolving Medicines, is not helped but rather exaſperated; if the interiour pa[•]s, chiefly the ſtomack, be oppreſt with contracted impurities, only ſome gentle vomitory, as chiefly of Aqua bened. muſt be preſcribed, for the peculiar force of this is, that it not only exterminates all the Droplie matter from the inteſtines, but alſo makes the [•]omack apt for concoction. Whence after the uſe of Aqua bened. we ſee the appetite ſtrengthned and encreaſed, although for ſome time it ſeemed to be loſt, yet is afterward perfectly reſtored.

Therefore this Auxiliary moderately uſed in the beginning of the Cure, doth much help.

Then mollifying Medicines are to be preſcribed, yet ſo, as alſo the obſtructions of the bowells may be removed: Therefore Vitriolate Tartar with a Decoction of Raiſons, and moyſtning Syrups, ſuch as Syrup of Violets, Coltsfoot, Betony, being inwardly taken, diſſolves the Obſtructions.

Externalls in this caſe are laudable, for Children afflicted with this Diſeaſe.

1. A Bath made with a Decoction of heads and feet of ſheep, by long boyling them in running water, untill the fleſh eaſily come from the bones.

2. A Decoction of red Willow barks, in River water: Theſe Bathes chiefly in Children exceeding conſumptive, reſolve the Conſumption laudably; if ſeven, eight, or nine times they be bathed therein, and the bathes freſh prepared once or twice.

After bathing the Reins of the back bones muſt be annointed with Oyl Olive, or other reſumptive Unguent.

In Food, moyſtning meats and broths muſt be exhibited, ſeldome meats roſted. An emulſion of Oyl of ſweet Almonds with Colts-foot and Betonywater. The ſame when mixed with ſeeds of white Poppy and Mellons is exceeding profitable.

In thoſe of ripe Age, a Bath of Aqua dulcis, in which are boyled aſhes of Filberds, Mallows, ^[278] Marſh Mallows, Pellitory of the wall, Beet, Lettice, and bones of ſheep; this often uſed reſiſts the Conſumption: with theſe Goats milk is profitable. Alſo diſtill'd water of Swines blood, and cooling and moyſtning Plants do wonderfully help. The water is thus prepared; ℞. Swines blood lb ij take out all ſtrings or veins from it, then add leaves of Betony, Colts-foot, red Roſes, Mallowes, of each one handfull, leaves of Lettice ſs a handful, ſeeds of Mellons without the huſks ℥ j, water of Colts-foot ſs ij, diſtill theſe by a Limbeck in Balneo, afterward perfume it with Tablets-perlate of Manus Chriſti; of this water let the ſick drink often. Likewiſe breaſt-milk ſucked from the breaſt doth admirably help.

Note, In thoſe which from taking a Love-potion are afflicted with this diſtemper, Mares milk being alwayes drunk with a little Sugar is a moſt excellent Remedy.

Deſperate Conſumption of the body nothing profited by other medicines, I have ſometimes cured in this manner. ℞. Virgins-honey what quantity you pleaſe; with this annoint a new unglazed earthen pot all over within; then place the pot in a heap of ſtubble gathered by Piſmires quite buried up to the neck, cover the orifice of the Pot with a ſieve that is indifferent wide, and ſo the Ants running upon the ſieve will fall into the Honey, and there ſtick; hereby no chaff or other impurity will fall into the Pot. Having thus gathered a convenient quantity of Piſmires, pour upon them a ſufficient quantity of ſpirit of Wine, digeſt them in Balneo in a veſſel well cloſed for a day or two; then diſtil them in Balneo, at firſt with gentle hear, till all the ſpirit of Wine be come forth, which removed, diſtil the reſerve by boyling in Balneo, and keep for uſe. One ſpoonful of this water exhibited with a piece of bread toaſted three or four times a week for ſeveral weeks together, doth mirably reſtore the conſumptive body. In the mean while the whole body, or only the remote parts, as hands, armes and legs, muſt ſometimes be bathed with the ſame liquor.

But if the Cure be detarded, and follow not the uſe of theſe Remedies; then proceed in the following manner; (this Magnetick Cure is alſo powerful in Feavers:) See below in Aridura. ℞. A new laid Egg, boyle it in a new earthen pipkin, with the Urine of the Conſumptive perſon, ſo as the Urine cover the Egg, let it boyle till it be very hard, then take off the pipkin, and take out the Egg, which with a wooden ſkewer ſtrike full of holes all over, that the yolk may be ſeen through the holes; afterward boyle this Egg now full of holes, in the ſame Urine, alwayes turning the Egg till all the Urine is conſumed: Laſtly, this thus prepared bury in an Ant-hill: And when the Egg ſhall be eaten up and conſumed by the Ants; by a wonderful ſympathy the Conſumption of the body declines, and the priſtine nutrication happily follows. But in the mean time, the uſing the former liquor muſt not be neglected.

In the Conſumption ariſing from little worms in the ſkin of Children, about the muſculous and fleſhly parts, generated of bad nutriment. This following without any other addition is an approved Cure. ℞. Of Briony root ℥ j or ij, boyle this to the conſiſtency of a Poultis in a Lixivium prepared with aſhes of Oak; with which, in Children labouring with this Diſeaſe, annoint the whole body, in the morning before the Sun be hot, in ſome ſtove or warm place; then leave it for ſome time, and the worms will come forth through the pores with black heads. This being done, the whole ^[279] body muſt preſently be ſhaved with a Barbars Razor; by this means the heads of the worms will be cut off, and the cauſe of evil nouriſhment removed. But after this, the ſame operation muſt be repeated once or twice, untill it be certainly known, that all the worms be deſtroyed; afterward bathe the Children ſometimes in the Baths above deſcribed, which are prepared either with heads and feet of ſheep, or red barks of Willows.

Cachexy.

Every Cachexy from what cauſe ſoever procured, is helped with reſolving and corroborating medicines.

Reſolving, are ſuch as open the interior bowells; for ſo the depraved conſtitution of the whole body is corrected.

Opening medicaments are Vitriolate Tartar, Cream of Tartar, wine of Iron; and ſoweriſh things both Natural and Artificial: All which ſhould be adminiſtred according as need requires, and the Patients can endure.

Purgations, that among others, are in this place needful, are, Crollius his Panchymagogon, Specificum purgans of Paracelſus, and Mercur. dulcis are here chiefly commended; Extract of Eſula and black Hellebore, in Phlegmatick and Hypocondriack melancholly do much help.

Confortatives are taken from things more common, among which excellent is Spirit of Vitriol in Conſerve of Roſes, Sorrel, flowers of Borrage, Bugloſs and Violets; alſo Magiſtry of Coralls, and Pearls, and all other Analeptick waters commonly uſed.

Moreover, the moſt happy Auxiliary of every Cachexy is the Cachectick powder above deſcribed; which ſometimes alone, or at leaſt when joyned in uſe with ſome of the above named Vomitories or Purges doth ſufficiently perform the Cure. The uſe of this powder doth oft-times move the belly, which diſturbed filth it is neceſſary to remove by all other convenient purgations: (viz.) ſo as the corrupt matter contracted in the body, and by the uſe of the Cachectick powder ſomewhat ſeparated, be wholly exterminated.

In Virgins, for the moſt part defect of the Menſes, is an accidental cauſe of the Cachexy, whereby the Cure is the more ſlow.

In Women of ripe Age, the Cachectick powder is alſo wont to open the veins of the womb, but ſometimes the obſtruction is ſo obſtinate, that by it alone it cannot be removed: therefore the uſual time of the flowing of the Menſes, muſt rightly be obſerved, which is according to this vulgar Verſicle. Luna veta vetulas, juvenes nova Luna repurgat. eſpecially if in time of the Cure, dolours be felt about the loynes, and lower part of the belly.

That therefore the Cure may more happily be effected, in the time of moving the Menſes, give the hereafter mentioned in the Suppreſſion of the Menſes. Such are the diſtill'd water of Garlick and Oyl of Savine; alſo water of Coltsfoot, Raddiſh and red Motherwort.

Note, If to the Cachectick powder be added an equal quantity of ſteel, and the dung of young Geeſe prepared, and given in the former quantity, chiefly about the time of moving the flowers, it happily removes both the paleneſs of Virgins, and Obſtruction of the Menſes.

Moſt contumacious Obſtructions of the Menſes, are opened by a Lixivium of the Feces or Dropſie part of Regulus of Antimony, prepared only by boyling in common water, and poured upon hot Iron or Flints, that the vapour aſcend through a ^[280] chair to the Natural parts: See below the ſuppreſſion of the Menſes. Herb Mercury boyled in water, and applyed to the privizies provokes the Menſes.

To all theſe may rightly be added the cutting of the Ankle-vein, preciſely at the time of the flowing of the Menſes. Diaphoratick Antimony fixt is alſo powerful to expel the flowers, if its uſual Doſe be daily exhibited with ſome drops of Eſſence of Myrrh, in water of red Motherwort. But all theſe things muſt be diſpoſed according to the preſcript of Nature it ſelf, and rules of Art.

Droſſie.

The Dropſie confirmed is diffienltly cured, otherwiſe eaſily, notwithſtanding there are more noble medican [〈◊〉] then are in common uſe, and a method of uſing them, ſound out, by which the moſt inveterate Dropſie may be cured.

In all kinds of the Dropſie, the Cure muſt firſt be endeavoured with Aperitives cleanſing the b[•]lly, and not with Dtureticks, leaſt by the uſe of theſe, before the bowells be evacuated, the fifth of the belly be gathered on a heap to the Reins, and thereby the Diſeaſe more difficult to cure.

Purgations in this caſe proper are;

1. Mercour. vitae, or flowers or butter of Antimony; the Doſe at firſt Gr. iv in extract of Hellebore or Coloquintida; afterward, if ſtrength permit, they may be encreaſed to Gr. x or xij, and continued for certaine dayes, chiefly in the confirmed Dropſie, the well diſpoſedneſs of the ſtomack in this caſe much helps. This Medicine (in this diſtemper) doth not at all procure vomiting, but purges by the inferiour parts.

Note, In the aged this purgation of Mercur. vitae, procures the falling down of the fundament, which afterward is ſeldome helped, or at leaſt difficultly cured.

2. White flowers of Antimony in diſtill'd Oyl (as is deſcribed in Crollius his Notes) and that Oyl afterward beaten in cold water, and being well dulcified, reduced to powder, and made up in Pills; this often exhibited expells the water from between the ſkin by the inferiour parts.

3. Crollius his compound Extract of Specin[•]k in Cure of the Dropſie.

4. Extract o[•] Elatery made with ſpirit of Wine. Doſe, from Gr. j to iij at moſt.

After the uſe of theſe Univerſal Purgations, we muſt have recourſe to gentle Aperatives, and to [〈◊〉] things as corroborate the interiour parts; yet ſo as Diu[•]ks may alwayes be mixed therewith, partly in meats and drinks, partly alſo with the gentle Aperitive Medicines.

Here the Cache[•]ck powder obtaines the priority, of which [〈◊〉] j, or ℈ iv muſt be macerated for a night in a decoction of the leſſer Centaury, and then ſtrained and divided into two equall parts, and exhibited alone the two following mornings; Of like vertue is the Eſſence of Albandal.

In the Dropſical humour between the ſkin and the belly, Extract of Eſula is commended. Alſo Draturbith with Rubarb, and Gum de[•]eru: Theſe without delay evacuate all the ſuperfluous matter contained in the belly. Yet firſt Aperients before named, and ſuch as prepare the crude humour gathered to the Liver muſt be uſed.

Timpany.

In the Timpany, ſimple Purgations are ſeldome ſucceſsful (but rather augment the evil) but compounded purging Mercurial Medicines, chiefly when there is a watery humour gathered between the skin and the belly, diſſipate both the wind and water.

But there is a ſimple Specifick in the Timpany, which is the liquor of flowers of Longwort (the Arcanum of Longwort is alſo powerful, but here the liquor is excellent, being prepared after the ſame manner as the liquor of Succory is prepared, as is deſcribed in the Chap. of Opthalmy in affects of the Eyes) of which ℈ j taken daily for ſome time, in a decoction of roots and ſeeds of Fennel, expells the windineſs.

That we may more happily proceed to the Cure, it is neceſſary to make a fomentation for the belly after this manner:

℞. Boyes Urine clean lb iv, Lapis Prunella ℥ iij, boyle them together over a gentle fire till a third part of the Urine be conſumed; with this Urine hot foment the parts affected, moreover chafe it very well with the hand (by this means I reſtored a Widdow of Marpurge, given over by all other Phyſitians:) after the Cure is effected, viz. the waters expell'd, and the Tumours as well of other parts as of the belly it ſelf plainly conſumed; drying medicaments muſt be applyed, ſuch are,

1. Eſſence of Crocus of Iron deſcribed by Crollius in the end of his Specifick for the Dropſie, in old Conſerve of Roſes, or elſe in juice of Wallwort exhibited often.

2. Diacubeba of Paracelſus, which is thus made;

℞. Of Cubeba, that is, Myrtle berries dryed, ſeeds of Baſil, Cloves, of each ℥ ij and ſs, all the kinds of Sanders, Spodium, the four great cold ſeeds unhusked, of each ʒ j, white Amber ℈ ij, ſeeds of Endive, Purcelane, and Lettice, of each ʒ ſs: Reduce all theſe to moſt fine powder, and with ℥ iv of Sugar diſſolved in Succory water, make an Electuary; to which muſt be added ſyrup of Pomgranates ℥ j and ſs; of this mixture from ʒ ij to ℥ an ſs muſt be often exhibited.

3. Spirit of Guaiacum with juice of Wallwort taken to provoke ſweat, this happily dryes.

In the Timpany the Arcanum of Cumine and Carraways Phyloſophically prepared is very beneficial; after other more gentle purgations, to prevent exaſperating the evil, ſome drops of this muſt be exhibited with Sudorificks, and other Specifical Medicines.

There are three kinds of the Dropſie.

Aſcitis, that is a watery humour between the Rim of the belly and the bowells.

Timpany, that is a windy Tumour.

Anaſarca, a Dropſie all over the body: Of theſe, moſt dangerous is the Timpany, Aſcites is leſs perillous then it, Anaſarca is eaſier cured then the reſt.

In this Caſe is commended a Lixivium of aſhes of Vine branches, and aſhes of the extremities of Juniper branches, made with white wine; to which may be added Aromaticks and Sugar of the beſt (or moſt favoury) taſts, to render it the more grateful. With this Lixivium I have known not a few delivered from the Dropſie.

Alſo this preparation of Iron is convenient, thus; diſſolve filings of Iron ℥ j, in ℥ viij of Aqua fortis, powr on the Aqua fortis by little and little very leiſurely, ſet it in digeſtion for one night, then abſtract the Aqua fortis by a Limbeck in ſand, and you will have an ℥ & ſs of moſt red Crocus; upon which, being firſt dryed with gentle heat, pour common ſpirit of wine into a body with a blind head; ſet it to digeſt in ſand, and the ſpirit of wine will wax red, which cleanſed from its feces, diſtil in Balneo to an Oylineſs: This is very profitable in drying up the Dropſie, and ſtrengthning the inward parts. If after the uſe of other mitigating medicaments, nine or ten drops of this be by the Dropſical perſon drunk morning and evening in the ſimple decoction of Juniper berries, the Diſeaſe thereby is eaſily removed and expell'd.

Aſcites.

In the Aſcites, which is moſt common of all, the ſuperfluous matter contained in the belly muſt be evacuated without any delay. Yet firſt Aperients, and ſuch as prepare the crude ^[281] juice gathered to the Liver muſt be uſed: Therefore this decoction muſt preſently be made, which is thus; ℞. Root of black Hellebore prepared, of Mechochanna, of each ʒ j and ſs, Galangal ʒ j, leaves of Sena, Alex. well cleanſed, of each ℥ j, Anniſeeds, Fennclſeeds, of each ʒ ſs, Wild Saſſron ℥ ſs: Infuſe theſe for one night in a ſufficient quantity of aperitive decoction; in the morning boyle this to ℥ viij, adding at the end of the boyling of Rubarb ʒ j and ſs, of Sugar ℥ ij, ſtrain this. Make an Apozeme not clari[•]ed for three or four Doſes, adding to the laſt Doſe, Species of Diaturbith with Rubarb ℈ ſs, or a ℈ After three Doſes of the Apozeme, one Doſe of Laxative Mercury or precipitate with Sol, may be exhibited, with Extract of Coloquintida and Scammony, or ℈ j, or ʒ j of Extract of Eſula, often uſed by Rulandus in expelling this Diſeaſe; the preparation of which ſee Crollius.

Hereunto alſo may be refer'd Rulands Golden ſpirit of Life, which is made with ſpirit of Malmſie wine, by which the Tincture is extracted out of Trochus of Alhandal, which muſt be exhibited according to the quantity of Trochus and ſpirit of wine. Then may be exhibited for three dayes together this following Diuretick; ℞. Root of Wallwort ℥ ſs, Fennel, Polipode, Wild Alexander, of each ʒ ij and ſs, roots of Flower de Luce one handful, prepared Hellebore, Mechoachanna, of each ℈ ij, leaves of Sena ʒ j; the inward bark of Elder ℥ j and ſs, Flowers of Elder, of Broom, of each four parts, Flowers of Lavender two parts, ſeeds of Fennel, of Daucus, of each ʒ j and ſs, Ginger, Galangal, of each ℈ j and ſs; Infuſe theſe in a ſufficient quantity of water of ^[282] Gratiola and Elder Flowers for one night, in the morning boyle them gently to ℥ viij or there about, expreſs them; then add ſyrup of Agrimony, of Byſantine, of each ℥ ij, water of Cinnamon ℥ ſs: If the belly be not ſoluble, then add according to diſcretion Extract of Trochus of Alhandal, or the Golden ſpirit of Life, or the juice of our Flower de Luce, Creſſes, and of the green bark of Elder may be added, viz. ℥ ſs of the juice to ℥ iv of the ſaid Apozeme; yea, if ℥ ij, or ij and ſs of the aforeſaid juice be drunk with common water onely, the watery humour will powerfully be expell'd.

Sometimes, leaſt the ſick purge too much, and ſtrength decline, Cream of Tartar may be exhibited, or Magiſtery of Tartar, or ſyrup of Agrimony, of rinds of Citron and Oximel of Squills, allayed with water of Meliſſa, Fennel, Agrimony, Parſly, Cinnamon.

Alſo the flowing Tablets; ℞. Powder of Dialacca, Diacurcuma, of each ℈ ij, Sugar diſſolved in water of Alkakengy, Tincture of Iron ℈ ij, diſtill'd Oyl of Nutmegs; make Tablets according to Art, of which let the ſick take ʒ ij three hours before and after drink.

Alſo this Electuary following may be uſed; ℞. Juice of Elder ℥ iij, Mithridate ℥ ſs; Species of Diarrhodon, Abbatis, Solution of Pearls, Crabs eyes prepared, of each ℈ j, Syrup of Agrimony a ſufficient quantity, Spirit of V[•]l ℈ it [•]s make an El[•]duary, of which morning and evening let the Patient take the quantity of a Filberd Nutt three hours before meat.

The belly alſo may be fomented with a Decoction made of Mint, Origan, of each two handfulls, Flowers of Elder, of Melilot, of each three parts, Carraway ſeeds ℥ j and [〈◊〉], Bay berries ℥ iij, Goats dung to the weight of them all, boyle theſe in a Lixivium with common water; with this Decoction, or the Herbs themſelves hot, foment the ſwollen parts; after the fomentation apply a plaiſter of Bay berries.

Then ſuch things as by an occult propriety are powerful in every kind of the Drepſien[•]ſt be applyed.

1. Water of red Earth-wormes, the deſcription whereof ſee my Notes to Crollius.

2. This following water, ℞. Of Vitriol and Tartar, of each lb j, root of Vincetox lb ſs, Spirit of Wine one Pint; ſet them in infuſion three dayes, then diſtill them by a Limbeck in ſand; to the diſtill'd water add ſome drops of Spirit of Vitriol to render it gratefully ſharp. Give this three times a day for ſeveral dayes together in one ſpoonful of the [•]ction of Vincetox. It moves Urine ſpeedily, corrects the intemperances, and takes away all Obſtru[•]ticts.

3. Powder of Toads: ſee Crollius.

4. Geeſe dung, ſee the ſame:

For drink, this following Julep may be uſed:

℞. Water of Wild alexander, Alkakengy, of each ℥ v, water of Elder flowers ℥ iij, Spirit of Vitriol ℈ ſs, or Lapis Prunella ʒ ſs, fyrup of the five Roots ℥ ij and ſs; mix them: or Wormwood Wine Chalybrated, &c.

The Tumour thus removed, we come to ſuch things as may diſcuſs the reliques, and ſtrengthen the affected part; of this kind are Treacle-water, a decoction of Guaiacum Lign. Sarſaparilla, China, and Bathes made with Sulphur and Allum: Or, ℞. Juice of Elder ℥ ij, Salt of Card. bened. ℈ j, Syrup of C[•]d hened a convenient quantity, make it up to the conſiſtency of an Electuary, which let the ſick take at twice two ſeveral mornings together, and ſweat either in bed or in a Stove: Or elſe, ℞. Root of Sarſaparilla, ſhavings of Cu[•]iacum, of each ℥ ſs, Saſſafras ʒ ij; infuſe them in a ſufficient quantity of common water for twenty four hours, afterward boyle them to ℥ vj; to this when ſtrained at ſyrup of ^[283] Card. bened. of Scabious, of each ʒ vj, Salt of Cardu. bened. Cinnamon water ʒ ij, mix theſe for two Doſes to be given before the going into the Stove; or a Doſe of Mineral Bezoar may be given, or of fixt Diaphoretick Antimony with Gr. jj of the Bezoar ſtone.

The Liver is ſtrengthned with Electuary of droſs of Iron, Electuary of Diamber; to ℥ ij of this add old Conſerve of Red Roſes ℥ j and ſs, Crocus of Iron ʒ j.

If a Tumour of the legs be concomitant, which for the moſt part is, then make a Lixivium of Coals of Oak, add to it the aboveſaid Lixivium of Herbs made for fomentation, boyle it till half be conſumed. In this Lixivium maddefit linnen clothes, and apply them hot to the legs.

Or, if ſome Tumour of the belly and legs be yet remaining, then take courſe bread, boyle it in wine, or moderate Vinegar, to the conſiſtency of a Poultiſs, and ſpread it upon linnen, and lay it upon the belly all over, leaving it ſo for twenty four hours.

After the Tumour is aſſwaged remove it lower toward the knees, alwayes as the Tumour abates move it lower unto the feet.

But if by this means the Tumour abate not, or there be ſo great abundance that it cannot be reſolved, it will be moſt convenient to apply Potential Cauteries to the legs four fingers below the knees; we have ſeen by this only Remedy the Tumours of the legs and belly healed, which by others have been judged uncureable.

Some apply leaves of ^[284] Bardana to the ſaid affected parts, changing them often, which they ſay contracts the water and conſumes it.

If great thirſt be, ſo as it cannot poſſibly be endured, then Spirit of Salt in Pomegranate Wine may be exhibited, or Salt of Wormwood from Gr. iij to viij; if the uſe of this be continued for ſome time, the thirſt will no more be inordinate.

^[285] Anaſarcha.

In Anaſarcha, becauſe it is alwayes attended with a Phlegmatick, tough and crude Humour, unapt for evacuation; before the uſe of evacuating Medicines (yet Lenitives may be firſt uſed) ſuch as prepare, alter and digeſt the matter, are to be uſed, among which are chieſly theſe; Syrup of Agrimony, of Wormwood and compounded Oxymel, diſſolved in water of Agrimony and Wormwood.

The Humour thus prepared, the evacuation muſt be made according to the above ſaid Rule, ſtill interpoſing preparatives and digeſtives, and ſuch as may comfort the inward parts, chiefly the Stomack and Liver; therefore it will be beſt to provoke vomiting with prepared Salt or Aqua bened. that ſo the Ventricle may be freed from crude Humours; then proceed to ſuch things as provoke ſweat and urine, among which is Jacob Weckers water ſo famouſly commended in the Dropſie, and is thus. ℞. Diſtill'd liquors of Tartar, Gentian Treacle water, made with ſimple water per V[•]ſicam, of each ℥ j, Spirit of Vitriol, Oyl of Sulphur, of each Gr. x. Let the ſick take from ʒ ij to ℥ ſs at his going into a Stove.

Alſo a principal ſecret in this Diſeaſe is Gratiola, which ſhould alwayes be plentifully mixt with almoſt all medicaments for diſtempers of this kind. Of it may alſo be made an Extract or Salt, of which may be compounded Hydropical Pills; thus, ℞. Extract of Gratiola, Mechoacanna, of each ℈ j, Salt of Gratiola Gr. vj; make Pills, they purge by the belly and urine. If they purge not enough, add Extract of Trochus of Alhandal made with ſpirit of Malmfie Wine, as often as you ſee cauſe.

Some times alſo in this caſe ſcarrifications may be uſed in the feet, thighs and hips.

In the Timpany, which hath alwayes a whey-like Humour concomitant with the windineſs, all thoſe things above preſcribed in Aſcites are alſo profitable; only theſe Carminatives may be added, as Cumin, Dill, Carraway, Fennel, Daucus.

Clyſters in this Affect may be injected at the beginning the Cure, being made of Carminative Decoctions with Oyl of Dill and Rue.

The Ventricle being cold, as in this diſtemper alwayes it is, muſt be altered with hot appropriates, as Species of Diacumin, Dialacca, Diarrhodon Abbatis, Diacurcuma in Tablets, with Oyl of Cloves and Aniſe, or with Conſerve of Mint, Peneroyal and Treacle, of each a like quantity; beneficial alſo are ſyrup of Canella, diſtill'd Oyl of Cloves and Maſtich, Spirit of Wormwood, Cumine and Carraways, ſome drops of theſe being drunk with Sudorificks.

But the heat of the Liver muſt be cooled by applying outwardly juice of Endive, Succory, and Oyntment of Roſes; cooling appropriates muſt ſomtimes be taken inwardly.

The Ventricle outwardly may be fortified with Oyl of Nard and Maſtick, applyed plaiſter-wiſe, or in a bag; of exceeding uſe, as well in this, as in other caſes, is Cream of Tartar, tincture of Tartar, Oyl of Sulphur and Spirit of Vitriol.

Great Cuppinglaſſes applyed to the Navel, with much flame, as it were by a charm, diſcuſs the winds; witneſs Galen.

In other things proceed as in the Aſcites.

Gum de Peru is commended as famous in expelling the Dropſie, being from Gr. iij to viij or ℈ ſs commodiouſly exhibited, as with Cream of Tartar, which ſerves inſtead of an Excitement to other purging Medicines; adding Correctives, as Species of Diamber, and Oyl of Mace; (this may be exhibited in the Gout, Cachexy, and other watery diſtempers.) Profitable alſo is juice of Elatery inſtead of a ſpur, being exhibited with a ppropriate Pills. The following Pills are likewiſe profitable; ℞. Gum de Peru Gr. viij Powder of the root of Gelapium ℈ ij and ſs, Species of Diamber Gr. vj, with Oyl of Cinnamon make Pills.

The ſick may alſo be purged with Turbith alone; or make an Apozeme, thus; ℞. Leaves of Sena ℥ ij, Turbith ℥ ſs, Hermodactills ʒ iij, Cinnamon, Ginger, of each ℈ j: Infuſe and boyle theſe as is above deſcribed. Make an Apozeme.

If vapours ariſing from the reſolved humours, reach the Diaphragma, and occaſion ſtoppages of the breaſt, this following Clyſter muſt be injected; ℞. Flowers of Cammomil, Soldanella, the leſſer Centaury, of each one handful, S[•]eds of Wild Saffron, Bay berries, of each ℥ ſs; make a Decoction, of which ℞. lb j, of Honey of Roſes and Oyl of Cammomil, of each ℥ iij; mix theſe and make a Clyſter.

Diet in the Dropſie. Bread made of very fine flower, which muſt be mixed with the root of butchers-broom, firſt reduced to moſt fine powder; Alſo ſeeds of Aniſe, Fennel and Carraway.

Wine, either of Cardu. bened. or Wormwood, with Butchers-Broom ^[286] Chalybeate, water of Elder flowers and Spirit of Elder.

Note, the drinking of ſweet waters is prejudicial in the Dropſie. Wines with Sulphur, Nitre and Turpentine, are profitable.

Bathes alſo are very convenient, wherein are boyled Wormwood, flowers of Waltwort, Elder, Agrimony, Cammomil, with a little Nitre: See Obſervat. 25. of Bartholomew Caprolius.

Vices of the Reins.

Inflammation of the Reins.

It behoves the Phyſitian to deal very warily in Inflammation of the Reines; for unleſs all things be prudently done, moſt grievous Diſeaſes unhappily follow: Therefore neither ſharp purgations, nor unſeaſonable digeſtives, can in this caſe be profitable.

Paracelſus calls the Inflammation of the Reins, the Feaver of the Reins, which is alwayes wont to attend them.

The Cure conſiſts both in inward and outward Medicaments.

Internalls, are ſuch as by a certain propriety extinguiſh the inflammations of the innate humidity; this performs Lapis Prunella, very quickly, for by it the belly is freed, otherwiſe this buſineſs may be effected with a gentle Extract of Mechoachanna, or with infuſion of Ruharb. In this caſe ſometimes we are wont, and that happily, to exhibit a decoction of ſweet Prunes with water of Tartar, (viz. in which moſt pure Tartar is boyled.) Here alſo Clyſters are not incommodious.

Lapis Prunella diſſolved only in Simple water opens the belly, and edulcorated with Sugar removes the Inflammation. Venus is hurtful.

Externalls, are Unguents of Roſes, Liquor of ſeeds of Poppy, Henbane, Nightſhade, or ſuch like. Alſo Oyl of bitter Almonds with Camphire diſſolved in it, and the affected part annointed therewith, doth powerfully reſiſt inflammation: Likewiſe outwardly applyed of great uſe is Ʋnguent. Roſat. Meſues, tempered with Oyl of bitter Almonds and Scorpions. Venus muſt altogether be avoided.

A ſecret in Inflammations of the Reins, is the crude juice of Crabs of the River, bruiſed and expreſt; and one ſpoonful of this exhibited once or twice in broth or a decoction of Prunes; yet the above named Externalls muſt not be neglected.

Obſtruction of the Reins.

There is not any more certain and evident Deoppilative of the Reins, then is made of Vitriol and Tartar: Therefore Vitriolate Tartar, alſo Specificum Purgans of Paracelſus, diſſolve all contracted filth, eſpecially if the Obſtruction be green, and the matter be not congeal'd to gravel or ſtones. The Cure of Obſtructions beginning is one, but if of long continuance, it muſt be otherwiſe effected. For this requireth another Cure, of which we Treat in the Chap. of Gravel in the Reins, properly ſo called.

Chryſtals of Tartar are of like vertue, for they diſſolve and expell Obſtructions, and the Tartar thereof.

But when indeed all Obſtructions of the veins ariſe from the Tartar in the body, whether they be green, or confirmed, it is beſt to apply a Specifick, by the force and innate propriety of which, all the Tartar in mans body may be wonderfully removed, and ſo all Obſtructions throughly expell'd; and this vertue chiefly is manifeſted in this affect of the Reins.

Which alſo is powerful in old Obſtructions ariſing from contracted gravel hardned to a ſtone; which it inſenſibly, and almoſt without pain daily breaks away in a ſlimy thin ſubſtance by the Urine, and by little and little wholly removes. This is called by Paracelſus Ludum humani prepared, which he exceedingly commends, yet hath not any where left its genuine preparation: That which he left is thus; ℞. Ludum, or the ſtone that is cut, or any other way drawn, out of Mans body (one part; powder of Coals, chiefly of Beech, two parts, mix them, when pulveriſate) Calcine it in an open fire at firſt gently, afterward reverberate it with ſtrong fire, till it be plainly reduced to Salt.

Note, Here is another ſeeret way of Calcination, which hitherto I have revealed to none. ℞. Powder of Ludum humani one part, powder of Coals of Beech two parts, mix them together; put this in an Earthen pot, covered with a Tile or other convenient ſtopple, burn it in a potters furnace for twenty four hours; and the ſpirit of the coals by the benefit of the fire will ſoften the hardneſs of the ſtone, yet the coles themſelves will not be conſumed: Upon this mixture pour boyling water, or boyle it in hot water, and the powder of Ludum will diſſolve into water of an Orange colour, which colour ariſes from the fetid Sulphur of the ſtone it ſelf. If any part remain undiſſolved by this ſolution; then dry it, and add freſh powder of Coals, and again Calcine it as before. All the ſolutions by evaporating reduce to a Salt; joyn all theſe with powder of coals, and again Calcine them: when Calcined diſſolve it in boyling water, ſo the moſt pure part after evaporation will be found converted into a white Salt, which will eaſily Cryſtallize, if ſet for ſome time in a cold moiſt place. Joyn this moſt excellent Salt with the beſt ſpirit of wine, and in a Retort by diſtillation cohobate it much, till all the Salt with the Spirit be wholly come over: Afterward in Balneo with gentle heat draw off the Spirit, and the Oyl of Ludum humani will remain in the bottom. Of which from three to ſix, ten, or twelve drops exhibited certain times in convenient liquor, (but) once a day, all the tartarous Obſtructions of the body, (in the brain and tongue) eſpecially of the Reins, doth happily reſolve and expell the Tartar; alſo in confirmed Tartar it is of excellent uſe.

Annointing externally with more common Unguents help to diſſolve Obſtructions of the Reins: Alſo Plaiſters, Baths, Cataplaſms, and ſuch like are uſeful.

Memorable in this Caſe is Oyl of Turpentine, mixt with living—worms, and the dolorous part annointed therewith.

Of the like vertue is a preparation of Crabs eyes; though ſomewhat inferiour, yet is very powerful.

After the above recited manner all ſtones may be reduced into their own Oyls, and ſo converted to Medicinal uſe.

This Specifick of Ludum humani, is the only thing powerful to remove old Obſtructions, cauſed by the hard congealing of the contracted gravel, which it inſenſibly, and almoſt without pain daily breaks away in a ſlimy thin ſubſtance, which is carried out by the Urine, and by little and little wholly removed. Hereto may be referr'd the Salt againſt the ſtone, cited by Crollius.

Paracelſus prepared an Arcanum of the hard prickly bunches growing upon Eglantine (ſome call it the Dog-roſe) the manner of which preparation is no where extant. I prepare it thus; In the months of May and June, I gather a great quantity of them, and cut them, taking out all the little worms, or other inſects growing in the Cavities, or hanging about them; by fermentation with water and common ferment, I draw forth a ſpirit and a water per Veſicam. Of the Caput mortuum converted to aſhes I extract a Salt, which when purified I again joyn with the ſpirit, and macerate it by digeſtion for ſome time, then I mix it with Argilla, and in the fire of ſuppreſſion, by diſtillation I draw forth more ſpirit, together with the Salt; that which remains in the veſſel, I expreſs, and the Expreſs by Retort in Sand (with fire toward the end not too ſtrong, leaſt it ſmell of the fire) I diſtil after the manner of an Arcanum, as other Arcanums of Vegetables are made.

Doſe of this from Gr. iij to xij, which often exhibited, and in convenient Liquors, doth inſenſibly expel the Stone. Otherwiſe, if powder of theſe bunches be macerated in wine, and that given to drink (like other infuſion ſtreined) and the uſe continued for ſome time, experience proves it is of like effect, only ſomewhat more flow in operation.

In the total Obſtruction of the Reins by the Stone, or elſe, if the paſſages) as in ^[287] Iſchuria and ^[288] Nephritis) and bladder, by the falling down of the Stones to the neck of the bladder be wholly obſtructed ſo, as no part of the Urine can come forth; moſt excellent is the freſh Urine of an He-Goat, taken out with the bladder while he yet lives, and one ſpoonful given to drink hot; and preſently after the Caule with the lateſtines of the Goat, applyed to the belly, privities, and Peritoneum: This doth ſuddenly conſume the Stone without prejudice to the veſſels, and the Patient is free.

Exulceration of the Reins.

Exulceration of the Reins is acknowledged Curable, if but of ſmall continuance, as well by Dogmatical as Hermetical Phyſitians.

But the inveterate exulceration is by the former univerſally proclaimed uncurable; by the latter, from certain experience, it is not judged impoſſible to effect the Cure.

In exulcerations of the Reins and bladder, the Plant Aloes well bruiſed and mixt with milk, and given to the Patient to drink, with other things of like effect, yield no ſmall benefit to the ſick, but are attended with very good ſucceſs; nay, Garzias affirms they do preſently Cure.

Practitioners are wont in this caſe to exhibit Pills of Aloes, not without benefit to the ſick; this muſt be continued certain weeks. The Pills may be prepared of Aloes with powder of earth-worms and ſteel.

Some uſe Venice Turpentine ʒ j, which they diſſolve with the yolk of an Egg, and afterward exhibit it in broth made of Hens, firſt well tempered therewith.

In Obſervation, I have found from ſeveral Examples, that Mercurius dulcis is in this caſe very profitable, if exhibited before other Medicines, (in a juſt Doſe, ſometimes in a week, as twice or thrice, reſpecting the ſtrength of the Patient) it doth not only cleanſe the impurities of the whole body, but chiefly of the Reins.

If in this caſe ſpirit of Mercurius dulcis be applyed, no exulcerations can continue. Spirit of Mercu. dulcis is thus:

℞. Cryſtaline Mercury ſublimate (not Mercu. dulcis) what quantity you pleaſe, grind it to an impalpable powder, in a conveniently large Cucurbit, pour on the beſt ſpirit of Wine, abſtract it by a Limbeck in aſhes, pour on the diſtill'd Liquor again, and re-diſtil it, go on per Cohobiam ſo long as till you perceive the diſtill'd ſpirit of Wine, to paſs the Limbeck like to a white Oyl, which gather in another Receiver. Upon the Caput Mortuum in the bottom of the Cucurbit pour other freſh ſpirit of wine; proceed in like manner as before, untill all be come forth like white Oyl or Spirit. This Spirit of Mercury in exulcerations of the reins and bladder doth wonderfully operate, if two or three drops of this be daily exhibited once or twice in water of the roots of Nymphea, Horſetayle, and Plantane.

The Conſolidation is duly perfected, with Conſerve of Roſes two parts, (ſimple, without mixture of Spirit of Vitriol, by reaſon of the exulceration) ſeeds of St. Johns-wort one part, mixed and exhibited in the quantity of a Filberd Nut, for certaine dayes at the end of the Cure, in the Evenings. By this means alſo the moſt inveterate exulcerations are removed.

Nephritick Dolour.

In reſiſting dolours ariſing from gravel in the Reins, the cauſe muſt firſt be removed; but if this be ſo powerful and ſtrongly radicated, as it wholly refuſe mitigation, by a certain obliquation, means muſt be often tryed, and in the ^[289] Paroxyſm it ſelf, diligence uſed, that the pain may abate, and the gravel by the proper paſſages deſcend into the bladder.

And then both emollient, reſolving, and dolour aſſwaging remedies externall and internal may profitably be applyed; and ſometimes mediation made by Anodynes, leaſt too much pain create daily peril. Theſe things therefore are left to the wiſdom of the Phyſitian.

Whilſt for the moſt part the contracted gravel, is wont to beget ſo great torment, it would be worth while, to adhibit ſuch things as may reſolve the gravel, eſpecially if the dolours abate not, before greater torments be encreaſed, by removing it to its place through the ſtrait paſſages, yet it is not altogether ſafe to uſe ſuch reſolving medicaments, (emollient are alwayes firſt to be applyed) unleſſe you be certaine of the mollifying and enlarging the paſſages: But if the Diſeaſe be extream, an extream remedy muſt alſo be applyed; ſuch as the ſpecificks above mentioned, which are of great uſe in this caſe, eſpecially that laudable one of Goats Urine.

Nothing is more convenient in this affect, then to exhibit Mercurius dulcis in a juſt Doſe once or twice; for thoſe who uſe theſe Mercurial Pills once a a month, are ſeldome infeſted with Nephritick dolours: by this means the paſſages are enlarged, and the gravel breaks away of its own accord.

If in the mean time, while theſe things are done, the Specifick of Ludumhumani, or of Crabs, be taken in its certain Doſe (which doth not only exterminate the Stone of the Reins and Bladder, but alſo the Tartar of the whole body) the Nephritick dolours are thence forward leſs to be feared.

Externally, Unguent of Roſes, Meſues, &c.

The Stone of the Reins.

In Cure of the Stone, at firſt a gentle and wind-diſcuſſing Clyſter muſt be injected, leaſt the wind and excrements contained in the Inteſtines compreſs the Reins, and encreaſe the dolours.

I call it wind, becauſe theſe gravelly ſtones for the moſt part generate abundance of winds, through the imbecillity of the Ventricle.

But ſtrong Clyſters Diuretick, and alſo ſolutive Clyſters muſt in the beginning of the Cure be carefully avoided, becauſe they ſtir the humours, the humours troubled fall upon the Reins, and augment the pain.

Diureticks direct the watery humours to the Reins, whereby the dolour is alſo encreaſed.

Annoint the Reins with this following Oyl: ℞. Oyl of Scorpions one part, of Turpentine ſs a part. Then apply this Plaiſter: ℞. Of Galens cooling Plaiſter ℥ ij and ſs, Unguent of Roſes Camphorate ℥ ij, Laudanum Opiat ℥ j and ſs; ſpread it upon leather, and therewith cover the Region of the Reins.

Inwardly let the ſick take ℥ ij of Oyl of ſweet Almonds, in any broth, with Gr. vj of Eſſence of Saffron, or ℈ ſs of Saffron it ſelf, that the paſſages may be looſened.

Theſe things thus done, if the Patient be afflicted with pain in the head, a Vein may be cut, leaſt the abundance of blood, by reaſon of the extention of the dolour, flow to the affected part, and augment the pain.

Alſo a Doſe of Laudanum Opiat may be given; and if the pain be vehement, of it a Plaiſter made and applyed to the Reins; Likewiſe a ſyrup of Mucilaginous compoſitions with emulſion of the four great cold ſeeds may be inwardly taken; then may be exhibited a Bolus of Caſſia freſh drawn.

And if the dolour be not remitted, make this following Bath, in which the ſick may ſit up to the armes.

℞. Roots of Mallows, Althea, of each ℥ij, flowers of Camomil, Melilot, of each four parts, Reſt-harrow ſix parts, Fennel ſeeds ℥ viij, Lin ſeeds ℥ iv, Juniper berries four handfulls: Boyle theſe in a ſufficient quantity of water for a Bath, in which let the Patient ſit one hour or two. After two hours let him walk a little about the room, and again go into the Bath; while he is there, give him Gr. vj of the Oy! of Crabs-eyes, which is thus prepared.

℞. Powder of Crabs ℥ v, Oyl of Tartar made per deliquium ℥ vj; theſe mixed together digeſt in Balneo, or Horſe-dung, for fifteen dayes, afterwards coagulate the matter in a glaſs placed in ſand, then reduce it to powder, extract the powder with Spirit of Wine, repour on the Spirit of Wine, and by abſtracting reduce the matter into the form of a moſt thick Oyl. Doſe, from Gr. iv to vj in water of Wild Alexander or Onious, with ℥ j and ſs of mucilaginous ſyrup: Or if this Oyl be wanting,

℞. Of Crabs-eyes prepared, the beſt Troches of Alkakengy, of each of theſe pulveriſate ℈ ſs, give it with the former fyrup: Alſo inſtead of a Cataplaſm, Creſſes boyled in milk may be applyed to the Region of the Reins.

Then have recourſe to ſuch things, as by a certain propriety expell the Stone, not omitting the uſe of the Bath, wherein the Patient ſhould ſit as is directed, nor other mittigating remedies; the dolours being ſomewhat aſſwaged, uſe ſome gentle purgation, made of an Apozeme, or any other ſyrup. ℞. Leaves of Sena, Alexand. ſ. ſ. ℥ j, fruit of Alkakengy ʒ ſs, choice Rubarb, Troches of Agarick, of each ʒ j, Nutmegs ʒ ſs; boyle this in a ſufficient quantity of common water to ℥ vj; add to this when ſtrained, ſyrup of the five Roots, of Succory with Rubard, of each ℥ j and ſs; make an Apozeme for two Doſes.

Medicaments, which by a certain propriety contrary this Diſeaſe, are

1. Antinephritick water. ℞. Root of Reſt harrow lb j, cut it very ſmall, and macerate it in lb ij of rich Wine, for three dayes, then expreſs and ſtrein it; in this when ſtreined, macerate Roots of Wild Alexander, Eryngo, Pellitory of the wall, Herb Herniaria, Sacifrage, the whole Plant, of each ℥ iv, Fruit of Alkakengy, Juniper berries bruiſed, of each ℥ iij, Seeds of Fennel, Ʋrtica, Melons, Grummel ſeed, of each ℥ ij; cut all theſe, and macerate in the above decoction four dayes; then ſtrongly expreſs them, to the expreſs add juice of Purcelane lb ij, diſtil them by a Limbeck. Doſe, two ſpoonfulls. This is uſed as well for preſervation, as for Cure of this Diſeaſe.

2. This following is commended, which ſome call Aqua Fuekererum. ℞. Root of Liquoriſh ℥ ij, Wild Alexander, Reſt-harrow, Pimpernel, of each ℥ j and ſs, ſhavings of the wood Saſſafras ℥ ij, Root of Enula ℥ j, leaves of Ground-Ivy four handfulls, Seeds of Fennel, Ʋrtica, of each ℥ vj, juice of Ground-Ivy ℥ v, after three dayes infuſion diſtil it, and keep the water, with which may be added ſyrup of Cloves or Canella for condiment; Doſe, two ſpoonfulls; here is uſefull the Oyl of Crabs-eyes above deſcribed.

But that the Reliques, and filth abiding in the reins and bladder may be purged out, and thoſe parts corroborated; let the ſick take the Expreſſion of this following Nodellum macerated in Wine, drinking it ſeveral mornings: The Nodellum is thus made. ℞. Wood of Saſſafras, Nephritick, of each ℈ j and ſs, Root of Polypode, Wild Alexander, of each ℥ ij, Ground-furrs, Pimpernel, Burnet, of each ℥ ij and ſs, Sperage, our Flower de Luce, of each ℈ ij, Florentine flower de Luce ʒ ſs, moſt white Turbith ℈ ij, Herb Roſemary, Strawberry leaves, Saxafrage, Pimpernel, of each ſs a handful, Flowers of Roſes, Borage one part, Anniſeeds, ſeeds of Fennel, of Mountain Siler, of each ʒ ſs, fruit of Alkakengy no vj, choyce Cinnamon, ℥ ſs, Mace ℈ ij; bruiſe theſe, and tye them up in fine red linnen: Make a Nodellum by macerating it in lb j and ſs of Wine for three dayes.

Alſo every other day the Sick may take ʒ j and ſs of Turpentine, waſht in water of Alkakengy, and ſometimes with the following ſyrup, or elſe in hot Wine with ℈ ſs of Spirit of Turpentine. Alſo he ſhould have Tablets of Maſterwort, to eat in a morning at pleaſure, on which may be inſtill'd one, two or three drops of diſtill'd Oyl of Nutmegs. A Syrup may be made of the two Roots ℥ iij, Julep ℥ ij, water of Wild Alexander, of Alkakengy, of each ℥ j and ſs; let the Sick take one or two ſpoonfulls of this, with ℈ ſs of Spirit of Turpentine.

If after the Potion of the aboveſaid Nodellum the belly be not free, or after the uſe of either the aforeſaid Syrups, or with the purging Tablets to be taken at pleaſure, it be not gently purged.

The Nephritick wood, if the true could be got, being macerated, the quantity of ℥ ſs of it, in wine for ſeven dayes, and the wine drunk in a morning, the Patient exerciſing himſelf by walking, or otherwiſe often after it; This doth marvelloufly, if continued, correct the diſpoſedneſs of the Reins to breed gravel, and comforts them very much, expelling the ſubſtance of the Stone without moleſtation.

A famous Nephritick is prepared with thoſe hard knobs which are wont to grow in Eglantine, or the Dog-Roſe, by the Germanes it is called Schlaffopffel. Theſe little knobs cut in the middle, in which, in their centre for the moſt part are found little living worms, which being taken out, the preparation is made of the knobs being cut and reduced to powder, after the manner of an Extract, with Spirit of Wine: See more at large in my Notes to Crollius.

Affects of the Bladder.

Stone of the Bladder.

The Famous Lithontripticon of mille pedes, deſcribed in Crollius his Notes; with which I have reſolved a ſtone bigger then an Egg.

The method of healing the ſtone, is treated of by Mercatus, Tom. 3. l. 4. c. 10. beſides all which this is exceeding profitable; viz. To purge out the crude humours every year with Caſſia and Turpentine.

After purgation to cut a vein, and after procuring of Urine, Evacuation may be appointed for ſeveral months.

The adminiſtration of the aforementioned ſpecifick, is thus;

1. The Patient muſt be purged with ſome proper medicament that contraries the Stone in the Reins and Bladder. In this caſe excellent is Specificum purgans of Paracelſus: other ſharp purgations are in this caſe of little uſe.

2. ℞. Powder of Lopes from ʒ ſs to ℈ iv, Spirit of Wine from ʒ j to ℥ ſs, (Choller is abated by the Spirit of Wine) of red Vetches ℥ j, mix theſe: This mixture give whoſe ſeveral mornings together upon an empty ſtomack; let not the Patient eat in five hours after. Alwayes ſo appoint that the ſick before the receiving this Specifick, may take ſome emollient gentle Clyſter, purging without Acrimony, (unleſs the belly be ſoluble before.) The uſe of this Specifick reſiſts the Feaver; and thence forward throughout the whole courſe of the Cure, a convenient diet with moyſtning meats muſt be uſed, leaſt at any time the belly be obſtructed: From the beginning of the Cure, no wine muſt be given till the ſixteenth day.

Note, After the taking the Specifick a preternatural Heat all over the body follows. Alſo great thirſt, and dolours are felt about the privities.

This medicament doth forcibly invade the ſtone of the bladder, therefore all hot things muſt carefully be avoided: Sometimes a little Lapis prunella in water of Strawberries or Bean-ſlowers may be given. Alſo a Julep of thoſe waters with Syrup of Violets, and three or four drops of Spirit of Vitriol, may be exhibited. The firſt dayes after taking theſe, the Urine will come forth very thick, and but little; but after five dayes, and ſo forward to ten, eleven and twelve dayes, &c. It will come forth more abundantly, the heat be remitted, the dolours abated, and the whole ſubſtance of the Stone will, reſolving into exceeding ſmall parts, be evacuated.

The Urine in the whole courſe of the Cure being ſaved, and after boyling dryed, thereby will be diſcovered the quantity of the Stone, if it be wrought together, with ſolution of Tragacant or Water-glue.

Note, It is ſometimes convenient in this Cure, to let the Patient reſt a day or two from taking the Medicines, for encreaſe of ſtrength, and ſo it may be numbred with others more gentle.

This I have obſerved, that ſometimes the medicament is injected by a Syrenge to the bladder, and the ſick preſently placed in a Bath, and after bathing, the breaſt and Perineum annointed with Oyl of Scorpions, of bitter Almonds, Coneys greaſe and ^[290] Capons-greaſe, of each ℥ j and ſs, juice of Pelletory of the wall ʒ ij.

The Stone of the bladder, if before the beginning of the Cure, it be confirmed, and already come to ſome magnitude, is ſcarcely cured any other way then by cutting.

Yet the Cure may be endeavoured by the aboveſaid Remedies, chiefly in women, in which the way is more large and ſtrait.

Inflammation of the Bladder.

In inflammation of the Bladder the ſame things are powerful, as are uſed in inflammation of the Reins: Salt of Gems mixed with a little Salt Nitre, are uſefull in a Clyſter, for inflammation of Bladder and Fundament.

Impoſthume of the Bladder.

From Impoſthumation of the Bladder few eſcape.

Exulceration of the Bladder.

Of Exulceration of the Bladder, as alſo of the Reins; See Platerus p. 86. part 3. Curat.

Here alſo may commodiouſly be uſed, the above mentioned in exulceration of the Reins; as Spirit of Mercur. dulcis, then which nothing more readily cleanſes and conſolidates.

Exulcerations of the paſſage of the Yard is cured with Mercur. dulcis injected by a Syringe: See Pareus and Fabritius.

For mundification Wine may be uſed; mundifying Medicines muſt alwayes precede conſolidating.

For conſolidation; ℞. The yellowiſh dung of a Hen what quantity you pleaſe, mix it with freſh butter or pure Oyl Olives, put this into cold water, the filthy part will ſink to the bottome, and an Oylie liquor will ſwim on the top, which by a ſmall tunnel muſt be injected into the paſſage of the Yard.

Priapiſmus.

In Priapiſmus moſt excellent is the diſtill'd Oyl of Rue outwardly by inunction, and inwardly ſome drops taken.

Extinct or weak virility.

The Extinct, or at leaſt weak Virility is reſtored,

1. By the Eſſence of ^[291] Satyrion, (ſee Crollius) whoſe two wonderful vertues are declared, which may be of great uſe ſometimes inſtead of Confortatives in defects of this kind.

2. This following is attributed to Paracelſus.

℞. Caſtor, Galangal, Mace, Cloves, Aniſe, Long-pepper, Venetian Borax, of each ʒ ij, leaves of Savory, root of Satyrion, Valerian, of each ʒ j, Boletus of Harts-horn ʒ j and ſs, fleſh of the Sea-Crecodile, root of Aron, Cardamum, of each ʒ ſs; mix theſe, and reduce them to powder, which mix with Sugar diſſolved in Roſemary water, and make Tablets. Doſe, from ʒ iij to vj: This more ſtrongly operates, if ſometimes in a Stove the Navel and adjacent parts be annointed with the diſtill'd Oyl of Mace; for Oyl of Mace is admirable Confortative.

3. Excellent is Eſſence of Amber, extracted with Spirit of Roſes, exhibited in form of Pills: This is chiefly operative in the Aged. Doſe, Gr. iij, iv or v.

4. Confection of Alkermes ℥ ſs, Civet not ſophiſticated ʒ j, Amber-greaſe ʒ ij, Aqua magnanimitatis ℈ ij; mix theſe, and cover it diligently to prevent evaporation; of this mixture from ℈ ſs, to a ℈, give every other night in Cinnamon-water.

5. The ſecret parts of either Sex muſt be diligently waſhed with the ſimple decoction of Aqualegia, and perfumed with the fume of the powder of a dead mans tooth ſprinkled upon burning coals. This helps in Sterility cauſed by Inchantment: See more below of Sterility and Impotency.

Gonorrhaea.

In Gonorrhaea the following powder is commended:

℞. Leaves of Mint, Mummy, red Coralls, Agnus Caſtus, Carabes, of each ʒ j; mix theſe, and make a powder, of which let the ſick take a little with a rere Egg in a morning faſting.

The flux of Seed is more powerfully reſiſted with powder of the bone of the Fiſh Sepia; Doſe ℈ ſs with two ʒ of Conſerve of Roſes taken once, or twice, or threetimes. Moſt excellent is Magiſtery of the ſame taken from Gr. vj to ℈ ſs, with old Conſerve of Roſes.

The Gonorrhaea, as well the inveterate as that of ſmall continuance, and alſo the malignant, is cured with white Antimony ſixt, taken ſeveral times with Plantane water.

Tincture of Coralls is admirable uſeful.

Virulent Gonorrhaea.

Of Virulent Gonorrhaea we treat hereafter in the Chap. of Lues Venerea, where we primarily mention the red Spirit of Mercury.

It often happens, that the virulent Gonorrhaea diſcovers it ſelf without any teſtimony of infection; that is, when none other of the outward parts of the body ſeem to be affected, only the diſpoſition of the whole body bewrayes it, and without any other notable ſymptome this evil may be hid.

Lying with Common Harlots encreaſeth this infection by ſuſpition of Contagion: Although by this means Phyſitians themſelves may be oft-times deceived, yet the ſpontaneous or extorted confeſſion of the Patient himſelf reſolves the doubt.

In this caſe therefore, where there are no external ſigns of infection (viz. of Lues venerea) and the uſual medicaments are not powerful enough; uſe muſt be made of this ^[292] Alexipharmacum, of Gum of Guaicum, the Extract of which made with Tartariſate Spirit of Wine, and three or four drops often exhibited with water of Plantane, Nymphea, and Horſe-tayle, helps much: See the Practicks.

Sometimes in virulent Gonorrhaea the Teſticles are inflamed with great tumour; in that caſe moſt excellent is a Cataplaſm of leaves of Rue and Wallwort boyled and applyed.

Ʋlcers of the yard.

In Ulcers of the Yard the ſame method of Cure is uſed as in Ulceration of the Bladder.

^[293] Caruncle of the Yard.

Of the Caruncle of the Yard ſee Pareus. Laudable is this caſe is the following powder. ℞. Mercur. dulcis ℥ ſs, crude Antimony ℥ j, Tutia prepared ʒ ij; mix theſe, and make a moſt fine powder. The uſe of this powder is with wax candles made of Virgins-wax, with four or ſix linnen threads in them covered with the wax. The candles thus made muſt be wrapt about with thin ſlips of linnen cloth, leaſt when the candles break the wax fall off, and that alſo thereby they may more commodiouſly receive the the Unguent. Then with the powder, being firſt tempered with Oyl of Almonds, annoint one of the candles round about, and put it up the paſſage of the Yard, as far as where the Caruncle is: When the ſick would make water pull it out, afterward put it up again, this continue for four whole dayes.

This being done, inject this following by a tunnel:

℞. Whey of Goats milk ℥ vj, water of Plantane and Roſes, of each ℥ iij, Ceruſe ʒ vj, moſt white Marble, Spodium pulveriſate, Chryſtal, roch Allum, of each ʒ ſs, Camphire ℈ ſs; reduce theſe to powder, and boyle them with whey of milk, and preſerve for uſe.

^[294] Diabetes.

The Specifick of Diabetes is placed in Iron. The Eſſence of Crocus of Iron deſcribed by Crollius is here very profitable. More happily operates Tincture of Emralds, of which above in the Chap. of Dyſentery; nevertheleſs, Iron is not only profitable inwardly but alſo outwardly. Purges, or Diaphoreticks in this caſe are unprofitable. Of great uſe is a Bath prepared of water of water Bettony, and a fomentation of Plantane water boyled with Chalybeate water; the Region of the Reins and Bladder bathed, with each of theſe twice or thrice a day, prevents the involuntary flux of Urine.

Moreover, Diet of drying meats boyled in Chalybeate water is here highly commended.

Care muſt be taken that the ſick drink not too much: Chalybeate water, or a decoction of burnt Harts-horn (the laſt of theſe is more vehement hot, and aſtringent, ſeldom provoking ſweat, at moſt very little) do ſufficiently quench thirſt; Alſo Plantane water, yet it muſt not be taken alone, nor alwayes, but mixt with other things.

Tincture of Coralls, and Salt of Coralls, are wonderfully efficacious in this Diſeaſe.

Incontinency of Ʋrine.

Incontinency of Urine from the Paralyſie is cured by the ſame means, as other particular Paralyſies are cured; namely, by reſtoring the ſinews to their priſtine ſtate, which deſcend from the Loyns to the Muſcles at the neck of the Bladder, of which we treat above.

Children, and alſo others of riper age, inſenſibly let go their water in ſleep, when there is laxity and ſoftneſs of the ^[295] Sphincter, which is remedied by aſtringent Diet.

Specificks are: The throat of a Cock burnt and exhibited in aſtringent wine; repeat the Doſe. Alſo the bladder of a Goat dryed in an Oven, and reduced to powder; ʒ j of the powder taken in aſtringent wine, and the Doſe repeated often; with this I have cured many, but more excellent is the Cocks throat. Likewiſe a fiſh found in the belly of a Pike, dryed in an Oven and exhibited in the ſame Doſe often, by a Specifick propriety removes the incontinency of Urine in Children.

To help theſe, external baths and inunctions may be prepared of aſtringents. A Bath may be thus made.

℞. Pomegranate flowers, rinds of Pomgranates, Galls, Myrtle-berries, Hypociſtis, Acacia, of each one handful, Spodium, red Roſes, prepared Coriander, of each ſs a handful, Caput Mortuum of Vitriol lb ſs; boyle theſe in a ſufficient quantity of water of water Betony, till a third part be conſumed. Let the Patient Bathe twice a day morning and evening. An unguent may be thus, or the like. ℞. Oyl of Myrtles, Quinces, Roſes, of each ʒ j, powder of the red and white Sanders, of each ʒ j, juice of the greater Semper-vive, Plantane, of each ℥ ſs, with a ſmall quantity of wax; mix them and make an Oyntment, with which after bathing, the region of the Liver and Reins muſt be annointed.

Diureticks in the beginning muſt not be uſed.

Difficulty in making water.

In difficulty of Urine, to perform the Cure exactly, Diureticks muſt not be given in the beginning, nor things too haſty or too flow in provoking Urine be appointed: Therefore Externalls, as Bathes and Fomentations muſt precede.

Bathes (the belly being ſpontaneouſly free, or provoked by emollient Clyſters) are made of mollifying Herbs, as Mallows, Pellitory of the Wall, and Melilot.

Fomentations are made with decoction of Pellitory of the Wall, or Cheeſerunnet in wine; excellent is a decoction of Onions in wine, outwardly to the Peritonium and region of the Bladder, applyed often hot; by this means the ſuppreſt Urine is diſſolved.

But if theſe means be not ſufficiently powerful, internalls muſt alſo be exhibited; as Peach kernels, four or five of them reduced to powder, and given to drink in water of Ʋrtica, or Radiſh root, provoke Urine. Salt of the root of Lupines, from ℈ ſs, to ℈ j, exhibited in white wine provokes Urine; the juice of one River Crab beaten, preſt and ſtreined, and afterward drunk with white wine preſently cauſes Urine; alſo juice of Lemmons ℥ ij, and Sugar Candy, ℥ iv, with water of Pellitory of the Wall, and Fennel, of each a convenient quantity, give this for drink often, and it excites Urine.

If all theſe be unſucceſsful, let the ſick drink the Urine of a Goat warm (as is above deſcribed) and preſently apply the Caul and Inteſtines to his belly, ſpeedily after which, the retained Urine will come forth, and the Stone alſo (if that cauſe the Obſtruction) be expell'd.

Stangury.

The greaſe of a Goat applyed to the Navel eaſily removes the Strangury; alſo ſome drops of Oyl of Maſtick chafed hot into the Navel, preſently remove it. (Laudanum muſt not be uſed here.) Salt of Acorns; likewiſe ſtalks of Beans and Melons wonderfully reſolve the Strangury; Doſe ℈ ſs: Three or four drops of oyl of wax exhibited in a decoction of red Vetches cures this diſtemper.

Heat of Ʋrine.

Heat of Urine in the beginning ariſes from its own heat with a commixtion of Choller; wherefore to prevent its encreaſe, all acid, acrimonious and Diuretick Medicines muſt in the beginning be forborn, and the body be forthwith purged with Extract of Rubarb, Panchymagogon, or other Choller-reſiſting Medicine; the body being purged give this following Mucilage for two dayes; ℞. Seeds of Althea, Mallowes, Quinces, of each ℥ j, Gum Tragacant ʒ j, macerate theſe in a decoction of root of Althea, ſeeds of white Poppy, and Alkakengy; make a Mucilage, of which give one half with ℥ iij of the decoction; then exhibit ℥ j or ʒ vj of Caſſia extracted with Sugar, make it up in form of a Bolus; according to pleaſure may be added ʒ ij of Diaprunes, with white Thorneberries, after noon let him drink an Emulſion of the four cold ſeeds, made with water of Sorrel or Nymphea; the next morning let him ſwallow, in ſome convenient vehicle, ʒ ſs of Turpentine, in the Afternoon again drink the Emulſion. Then purge with this following Bolus. ℞. Caſſia freſh drawn ʒ vj Turpentine waſht in water of Pellitory of the wall ʒ ij, with Sugar make a Bolus, to which may be added Species of Diaturbith with Rubarb, or only of the powder of Rubarb.

Then make this Julep. ℞. Water of Purcelans, Sorrel, Nymphea, of each ℥ iv, Succory ℥ v, Syrup of Violets ℥ ij and ſs, Spirit of Vitriol ℈ ſs; let the ſick take this twelve dayes together, in the morning faſting, and three hours after dinner, or at leaſt let him take five drops of Spirit of Vitriol in fountain water ſeveral times.

Again, purge with Caſſia and Turpentine. If the evil be obſtinate, it is convenient ſometimes to purge with Rubarb in the ſubſtance, adding Citrin Mizabalanes; thus, ℞. Mirabal. Citrin. ʒ ij, macerate them in a decoction of Raiſons made with diſtill'd water of Succory, Sage and Sorrel; let them ſtand twelve hours, then expreſs them, add powder of Rubarb ʒ j and ſs, Syrup of Roſes diſſolved ℥ j: Make a Potion.

Leaſt the belly be aſtringent, diligence muſt be uſed, therefore emollient and cooling Clyſters muſt be injected, ſuch as this, Electuary Catholicon ℥ j, Oyl of Violets ℥ iij.

If heat of the Liver be, outwardly may be applyed an Epithema and Bagg, alſo Unguents, and the following Decoction. ℞. Shavings of Guaiacum ℥ ij, boyle them after infuſion in a ſufficient quantity of ^[296] common water to ℥ vj; to this when ſtreined, add of Troches of Alkakengy ſubtilly powdered ʒ ſs, let him take this three mornings; After noon give the Spirit of Vitriol as before. If dolour of the bladder urge, inject warm milk with a Syringe, or a Mucilage made of Fleabane ſeeds with water of Purcelane and Plantane, of each ℥ ij. Alſo if the privy part be put into a veſſel fill'd with warm milk, the heat and great dolour will be mittigated, eſpecially if preſently after a Cataplaſm made with Pellitory of the wall, and Oyl of Scorpions, be applyed, and the Perineum and lower part of the belly annointed with Oyl of Nymphea and Roſes: if the dolour ſtill continue make a Cataplaſm with a decoction of Mallowes, Althea and Melilot.

Alſo, ſometimes Spirit of Turpentine may be given, but rarely, leaſt its calidity be obnoxious; or elſe, which is better, make Pills of powder of Rubarb, with a convenient quantity of Spirit of Turpentine. Doſe ʒ ſs.

Piſſing Blood.

Piſſing Blood, ariſing from broken and corroded Veins, either in the Reins or Orifice of the bladder, is cured by the ſame means, as in other internal Fluxes of blood are appointed, of which we have already ſpoken.

The Specifick in this caſe, chiefly if the cruent piſſing proceed from the Stone, is the Arcanum of Agrimony and Cinque-foyle, from Gr. iv to viij, &c. With this may be joyned, (if ulceration of the parts be concomitant) thoſe remedies above deſcribed in Cure of Exulceration; among which, are the Tablets commended by Platerus in caſes of this kind, ſuitable Auxiliaries.

Sometimes in this caſe Chyrurgery may be helpful, yet it muſt be ſo moderated, as that it may not hurt more then heal.

Moreover in ſanguinary Urine, riſing from the cauſe before named, (chiefly in women, in whom this Affect is familiar) Tincture of Coralls is only prevalent; by which in time the inveterate are alſo cured.

Tincture of Emralds is alſo profitable.

Voiding of ſtrings in Ʋrine.

In ſtrings coming forth with Urine, that the evil may be removed, and the Reins purged; ℞. Spirit of Turpentine freſh made from Gr. iv to viij, in water or Syrup of Althea; this exhibited for ſome time perfectly cures.

Diſeaſes of the Teſticles.

Inflammation of the ^[297] Skin and Teſticles.

Inflammation of the Cods and Teſticles, is taken away as other Inflammations.

1. The firſt peculiar remedy is a decoction of Agrimony, with wine and vinegar, and applyed often to the part affected in form of a Cataplaſm; Alſo root of Cucumer aſinin. boyled in vinegar and wine.

2. The Herb Paris green, bruiſed and applyed, preſently repells inflammation.

3. ℞. Nymphea, Watercreſſes, of each two handfulls, boyle them in vinegar of Roſes with wine, in the end of the boyling add a little Oyl of Roſes, and apply it warm.

Alſo the Cataplaſm mentioned in the Chap. of virulent Gonorrhaea.

Tumour of the Cods.

Tumours of the Cods, in like manner as all other Tumours, are happily diſcuſt and cured; all things pertaining to the Cure being duly obſerved.

The belly muſt be open and alwayes free; if a Feaver be, care muſt be taken to allay it; the Diet muſt be thin, cooling and moyſtning; wine muſt not be drunk.

Inveterate Tumour, hardned by evil cure of the inflammation. I have often cured with a Cataplaſm of Lettice root boyled with honey, to which ſometimes I add flower of Barley, Fenugreek, Linum, &c. I have alſo often added to the decoction, Onions cut very ſmall; by this means I cured Timplerus Philoſophus. After the often repeating this decoction, I annoint the affected part with Balſome of Sulphur, and afterward apply a Plaiſter of Diaſulphur, which I continue for certain dayes.

If after this any part of the Tumour ſhall happen to remain, reiterate the Cure, and continue it; and at length every tumour will away.

Bubonocele, Enterocele, and Epiplocele. Or, Burſtings of the Belly.

In every kind of Rupture, a principal powerful Arcanum is Balſome of Salt Gem, which is thus made; ℞. Salt Gem lb ij, put it in a crucible, and make it flow in the fire, afterward diſſolve it in diſtill'd rain water, filter it, and coagulate often.

Theſe Operations of Liquefaction, Solution, Filtration and Coagulation, muſt be repeated ſo long, as till the Salt Gem be brought to the higheſt perfection; which is known, when a ſmall part of it held near a candle will begin to melt; this keep in a glaſs well cloſed. Proceed in the Cure thus.

1. If need be, replace the propending parts, waſh the place affected with moſt ſharp diſtill'd vinegar, or with Spirit of wine, every day twice. After the fomentations ſpeedily annoint the place with the Arcanum of Salt Gem.

2. Inwardly exhibit for ſeveral dayes together in the mornings faſting, one ſpoonfull of Eſſence of the greater Comfrey, with two drops of Balſom of Salt of Gems. From the beginning apply ſome convenient Ligature, or require the Patient to reſt in bed for eight dayes, lying upon his back altogether; this being done in fourteen dayes or three weeks at fartheſt the ſick will be very well.

Note. If in Ruptures the Inteſtines and other propending parts, be difficultly replaced, notwithſtanding the uſe of emollient ſupplings and fomentations, that thou mayeſt more happily perfect the Cure, not neglecting the former, proceed thus:

After daily fomentations, give the Patient for three or four dayes together, the heart of a Mole dryed and reduced to powder, in water of Cinnamon. Every day one heart muſt be given; the Moles taken in the month of May. This performed you will ſee an happy effect.

Another. ℞. The tender ſubſtance of Muſhrums, of Nut trees gathered in the month September, (theſe Muſhrums if gathered in the right time will dure many years) reduce it to very fine powder; mix the powder with a like quantity of May-butter unſalted, and half ſo much flower of Lupines, and make an Unguent. Muſhrums of Nuts have the ſignature of the Rupture. Theſe are found for the moſt part in old Nut trees.

Note. The greaſe of a ^[298] Hedghog, if it can be had, is moſt excellent, (in defect of either of theſe, Balſome of Sulphur may conveniently be uſed.) If need be, Firſt replace the Inteſtines, then make a proper ^[299] Ligature, to the ſwelling ſide of which apply the thin skin of the Caule of a Swine, (viz.) ſo as the skin may only cover the riſing part of the Ligature which muſt preciſely be placed to the part affected.

The hard place covered with the aforeſaid skin muſt be annointed all over daily with the quantity of three peaſe of the aboveſaid Oyntment, and the Ligature again exactly placed.

Inwardly to perfect the Cure, give daily, or every other day in the morning ſs a ſpoonfull of flower of Vetches with Fumitory water, and the Cure will quickly be effected. In the mean while the Patient may walk a little, and exerciſe his body moderately, only avoiding violent exerciſe.

Navel-burſt.

The ſtanding out of the Navel is common in Children, ſeldome in others of ripe age; This is eaſily cured if the place be firſt fomented with a decoction of of Ʋſnea and Prunella in red aſtringent wine; afterward a Cataplaſm applyed made of Plantane and Lentils, or rather of the flower (or powder of them;) repeat this often.

If the Rupture be of continuance, and in thoſe of ripe age; after fomentations of this kind, Unguent made of Muſhrums growing upon Nut trees (as is above deſcribed) outwardly applyed with a convenient Ligature, and Eſſence of the greater Comfrey inwardly taken with the Arcanum of Salt Gems, perfectly performs the Cure.

Affects of the Womb.

Inflammation of the Womb.

A decoction of Wild Bettony prepared with Chalybeate water, and outwardly applyed with Spunges or by fomenting, doth by a certain innate propriety reſiſt inflammation of the womb. The ſame is performed alſo by other medicines uſed in external Inflammations, provided all things be in method and ſeaſon duly obſerved therein, otherwiſe an Impoſthumation and Ulcer may unhappily follow.

Impoſthumation of the Womb.

In Impoſthumation of the womb, repeat thoſe things which hitherto have been often ſpoken of in other Impoſthumations.

Impoſthume and Ʋlcer of the Womb.

In impoſthume and ſordid Ulcer of the Womb, the Cure muſt be readily endeavoured, (delay is in this caſe dangerous:) See Rulands laſt Cure, Century 4. The like of which I once performed on a certain woman of Kirchamen, in whom the bladder was affected.

Note. Exulceration of the womb is never Cured as Ulceration of the Reins and Bladder, with Mercurius dulcis, or Spirit of Mercur. dulcis; for the effects of theſe are not ſo proper in curing the Ulcers of the womb, as of the Reins and Bladder.

Therefore in this Cure, warily proceed to the uſe of ſuch medicaments, as may externally penetrate the Orifice of the womb; firſt cleanſe the Ulcer with water, and then if a Peſſary ſuppoſitory annointed with Balſome of Tartar, be put up, and other things alſo be rightly performed, the conſolidation eaſily follows.

Sores of the Womb.

In ſores of the Womb nothing is more excellent then a decoction of tops of Madder with Plantane water: See Platerus his Obſervations; with Balſome of Sulphur the Cure will more happily be effected.

Schirrus of the Womb.

The Schirrus of the Womb rarely happens, which if at any time it do, is ſeldom or never cured.

For reſolving Medicines in this caſe cannot ſafely be applyed, or if they be, they cannot touch the whole region of the womb. Some things may indeed be done, but with what felicity or ſucceſs, time will declare.

Extermination of ^[300] the falſe Conception and Expulſion of the Young.

In exterminating the falſe Conception, and expulſing the young, there is not a ſecret more happily given, then the powder of a Secundine, of which above in the Chap. of Love-potions: The Doſes are the ſame, (Note, here the powder is given by it ſelf without Treacle) yet muſt be often repeated; if at firſt there be no operation ſeen, then exhibit it in water of Gentian, Mugwort, Tinctures of Madder, root of Ʋrtica, Peneroyal, &c. Sometimes in wine, chiefly Malmſie. Alwayes remember to add a little Cinnamon water.

I have perfectly effected this cure in many Gentlewomen, where unskilful Phyſitians have judged them uncurable.

Wind of the Womb.

In windineſs of the womb, the ſigns of which are perfecftly declared by Fernelius, wonderful profitable is the Experiment made of a Nutmeg; thus, ℞. a whole ſound Nutmeg, cut it in four parts; the woman being placed upon a convenient Seat or Midwives ſtool, with her thighs ſpread, apply to the Orifice of the womb ſome tunnel, or other proper inſtrument; more commodious is the neck of a Glaſs Retort (by reaſon of its ſmoothneſs) which directly applyed, and as far as may be, put up into the womb, throw one part of the Nutmeg upon burning coals, ſo as the fume may rightly aſcend through the pipe into the womb; this do once or twice, and if the wind break not away, repeat it the third time, at length the contracted wind, with noiſe and motion of the whole body, with a kind of violence will break away, and the woman be cured. By this means I cured a young Woman of Benna. All other things tryed, proved in vain.

Dropſie of the Matrix.

The Dropſie of the Matrix is difficultly cured with purging medicaments, unleſs where the evil proceeds from the Liver and Spleen. Antimonial Pills are primarily uſeful in this caſe, and alſo in Aſcites. Theſe Pills work not by the ſuperiour parts.

Therefore theſe may be exhibited in the beginning of the Cure, chiefly when ſigns of the vitiated bowells are obvious to the ſight. But where this grief proceeds from a continued diſtillation of a whey-like humour from the Vena cava, theſe auxilliaries are not ſufficient.

In the former cauſe of vitiated bowells, the Cachectick powder after the uſe of the aforeſaid Antimonial Pills, evacuates all obnoxious humours. Yet diligent conſideration muſt be uſed in applying other neceſſaries alſo.

If from a hidden diſtillation of the whey-like humour from the Vena cava, this malady take its beginning: Primarily, that thou mayſt be inſtructed in the appropriate Specifick (which no Phyſitian may or ought to want) exhibit Vitriol of Iron (it is called Hermaphrodite-Vitriol by Baſilius-Valentinus) which is alſo a principal Arcanum in all Affects of the Womb, chiefly in the inordinate Flux of the Menſes; of this Gr. j may be given, with Gr. ij of moſt white Sugar, which muſt be continued daily for a month together. It may thus be exhibited, (viz.) ℞. Vitriol one part, Sugar two parts, with Gr. v of appropriate Meliſſa water, juſt at going to bed, or elſe Rotula's may be made with Magiſtry of Coralls. By this means I happily cured the Illuſtrious Counteſs.

^[301] Piles of the Womb.

Piles, and other ſuch like diſtempers of the womb, are cured as is above deſcribed in Affects of this kind in the fundament.

Suppreſſion of the Menſes.

The Menſtrues ſtopped are cauſes of very great Evil; on the contrary, their [•]inary natural flowing [〈◊〉] from many Diſeales; therefore this vice [〈◊〉] quickly be removed, leaſt Nature accuſtomed to retain, refuſe, to conſent to uſual purgations.

The cauſes of ſuppreſſing the Menſes are diligently to be ſought out; which being known, the evil by Common Auxiliaries is more eaſily removed.

The body for the moſt part abounds with evil humours, which therefore, before all other means be uſed, muſt be delivered from impurities of this kind.

To this purpoſe profitable are Mercur. dulcis, Panchymagogon vegitable, Extract of Sena, Mechoacanna, Rubarb; but more excellent is Specificum Purgans of Paracelſus; and Extract of Black Hellebore alſo much helps, chiefly in the ſtronger ſort.

But if the Obſtructions be evident, Vitriolate Tartar, and cream of Tartar, are firſt to be uſed; then proceed to purgations, among which theſe following are chief.

1. Eſſence of Crocus of Iron: See Crollius.

2. Wine of Iron, of which above in imbecillity of the Liver.

3. Cachectick powder prepared with ſteel, of which above in obſtruction of the Liver.

4. Extract of Oxe liver, of which below in Extract of Oxe-ſpleen: See in Quercetanus his Pharmacopaea reſtitu[•]ta, of Decoctions Chap. 6.

5. Diſtill'd water of Garlick, and Savine; which otherwiſe may be uſed as vehicles, in which other Specificks may be taken.

6. Oyl of Savine four or five drops given in the foregoing vehicle, moves the Menſes. Hereto may be added other uſual decoctions. Alſo Fomentations, infuſions, Lotions for the feet, Phlebotomy, &c.

Note, All theſe things are little efficacious, unleſs the preciſe time of flowing of the Menſes be diligently obſerved, according to this precited Verſicle.

Luna vetus veteres; Juvenes nova Luna repurgat.

Although very often at the uſual time, Nature it ſelf diſcovers ſigns of Natural purgation, which are pains in the Loyns, Belly and Breaſt, yet without the help of ſeaſonable Remedies, the expelling of the Menſtrues doth not follow. Alſo there is wont to attend this diſtemper, pains and wearineſs in the legs and feet, difficulty of breathing, extenſion of the Hipochondries, pain and grief of the head; all which muſt rightly be obſerved, otherwiſe the wiſhed end will ſeldome or never follow.

If after the uſe of Medicines duly exhibited, the Obſtruction of the Menſes be not removed; it is moſt certainly evident, that the Vice impending is in the womb it ſelf, eſpecially if all things properly applyed ſtill prove unſucceſsful; this to prevent and accelerare the Cure, uſe the following or ſuch like perfume.

℞. Scorias of Regulus of Antimony pulveriſate, boyle this in a Lixivium of aſhes of Beech, that a redneſs may be extracted, with four parts of which mix one part Malmſie wine. Of this mixture, one, two or more ſpoonfully, throw upon burning f[•]ts, or red hot iron, and let the Patient receive the fume into her ſecret parts. This alſo, as all other things, muſt be done at the preciſe time aforeſaid, and then with proſperous ſucceſs the Menſes will certainly flow.

Other things moving the Flowers ſee above in the Chap. of Cachexy.

But if it happen alſo after the reiterating this perſume the Menſes do not at all come down, and Nature again and again ſeem to contrary, yet in its own time, it will be bettered.

The Cure of ſuppreſt Menſtrues muſt not be endeavoured in Women that are either barren, or find no detriment thereby, or in ſuch as are with Child, neither in ſuch as in whom they did never flow, nor in thoſe who are afflicted with the Cachexy, or which evacuate much blood by the Noſe or Hemrodes, in which either the Cachexy muſt be amended, or ſtrength reſtored, or the ſaid Flux ſuppreſt, unleſs theſe be occaſioned by obſtruction of the Menſes; if it be ſo, the evil muſt be removed by Medicines that will expell the blood: But if occaſioned by the obſtruction of the Veſſels, by ſuppreſſion of the blood in them from whence they are wont to flow, the Cure muſt be endeavoured a[•] the preciſe time, or a little before the Menſes are wont to come down. This Cure muſt be performed, firſt with Medicines reſolving the matter in the paſſages, afterward ſuch as remove the obſtruction it ſelf are to be applyed; As thus, ℞. Root of Fennel, Wild Alexander, Sperage, of each ℥ ſs, Sarſaparilla ℥ iij, Herb Agrimony, Hart[•]-tongue, Ceterach, Bindeweed, of each ſs a handful, Aniſeeds ʒ ij, prepared Coriander ʒ j, flowers of Bugloſs, Borrage, Betony, of each one part, of the ſmaller Raiſons ℥ j; boyle theſe in a ſufficient quantity of water to ℥ xij: To this when ſtrained add Syrup of the five roots ℥ ij, of Succory with Rubarb ℥ ij. Mix theſe, and make an Apozeme for four Doſes.

In the ſecond Doſe, if the firſt do not ſufficiently move the belly, give Species of Diaturbith with Rubarb from ℈ ſs, to ℈ j; Or, ℞. Pills Aureat. ℈ j, with Gr. iv of D[•]agridin[•]. Make three ſmall Pills to be ſwallowed with the Apozeme.

In the laſt Doſe diſſolve of Oximel eſſencified with the greater Hellebore ℥ j, or uſe the ſaid Apozeme Inſtead of a digeſtive only: And purge with Diacarth[•]mus, Extract of Panchymagogon, Eſſencified Mercury, or ſuch like. Or make a Magiſtrale Syrup.

℞. Root of Polypode ℥ ſs, black Hellebore prepared ʒ ij and ſs, Mecoachanna ʒ ij, leaves of Sena ℥ j and ſs, Aniſeeds ʒ j, Flowers of Bugloſs ʒ iij, Calamus-aromat. ʒ ſs, Ginger ℈ j; Infuſe theſe in a ſufficient quantity of aperitive decoction for one night, in the morning boyle it to ℥ vj, expreſs it, to which when ſtreined, add ſyrup of the five foots, Oxymel Helleborate, of each ℥ j and ſs, ſyrup of Juice of Bugloſs ℥ ij, with a ſufficient quantity of Sugar make a liquid fyrup for four Doſes.

Then it will be convenient for three dayes to exhibit ʒ ſs of Vitriolate Tartar diſſolved in ſyrup of Mugwort with water of Peneroyal. Alſo to apply often in a day a Cataplaſm of ground Ivy made with wine, to the Region of the Spleen, and to waſh the feet with a decoction of Mugwort, Origan, Wild Betony, and Colts-foot.

Afterward let the Patient uſe Crocus of Iron in Tablets.

℞. Aperitive Crocus of Iron, or filings of ſteel, what quantity you pleaſe, prepared after this manner. ℞. Filings of Steel, moyſten it in pure water, in which a little Salt of Wormwood hath been diſſolved; leave it in a cold dry place; when it is dry, grind it and imbibe it again; this do ſo oft, till at length it will reſolve with gentle rubbing, as it were of its own accord, to a dark yellowiſh powder; Of this, ℞. ℥ j, of Sugar diſſolved in Bugloſs-water ſs ſs, Oyl of Cinnamon, Cloves or Amber ℈ ſs; make Tablets, and let the weight of every Tablet be ʒ vj. The Patient muſt take one in a morning, beginning the uſe of this eight dayes before the uſual time of the flowing of the Menſes. Or make an Electuary of Scorias of Iron, thus: ℞. Filings of ſteel prepared, or Crocus of Iron pulveriſate ℥ ſs, Cinnamon, Savine, of each ʒ ſs, rinds of Tamarisk ʒ j, Species Aromat. roſat. ʒ j and ſs, Nuts condited ʒ iij, Honey of Roſes or Anthoſat. ℥ j and ſs, Sugar ℥ ij; mix theſe over a gentle fire, and make an Electuary, of which let the Patient take the quantity of a Wallnut three hours before dinner.

Make this following Bath to be uſed at the exact time the Flowers are wont to come down: ℞. Herb Meliſſa, Origan, Roſemary, of each ſs a handful, Mugwort three handfulls, Savine ſs a handful, Mallowes, Althea, Wild-bittony, of each two handfulls, Flowers of Camomal, St. Johns-wort, Centaury minor, of each four parts. Boyle this in a ſufficient quantity of water for a Bath, in which the Patient muſt go early in the morning, and abide there one hour. The Herbs muſt be ſewed in two bags, on one of which let the Patient ſit, with the other foment the lower part of the belly.

The Vein Saphena of either foot muſt be opened, one on the ſecond day at going out of the Bath; the other the following day after the uſe of the Bath, as aforeſaid.

Moſt efficaciouſly alſo draw the Peſſaries, deſcribed by Practicks at the exact time of uſual purgations, eſpecially if at the ſame time a fume or vapour of the ſaid Herbs, be received by a tunnel into the privy part.

Profitable alſo are Cuppinglaſſes applyed to the Perincum; let the drink be Wine in which Cinnamon and filings of Steel are macerated, or in which flowers of Borrage, Violets, Bugloſs, and Herb Savine have been ſteeped.

Oftentimes this infuſion hath been found ſucceſsful; thus made, ℞. Filings of Steel, Vinegar not diſtill'd, of each ℈ j, boyle them in an Iron pan till the Vinegar be conſumed, afterward grind it upon a Marble, and add powder of Cloves ℥ j, then put it in a Glaſs, and upon it pour lb iv of Malmſie or Falernewine: Set it in the Sun, or other warm place for eighteen dayes, ſtirring it every night twice or thrice, (Hippocras may be made with like infuſion.) Of this Wine give in the Defect, or in the inordinate Flux of the Menſes, from ℥ ſs to ℥ ij according to pleaſure; alwayes obſerving the exact time ſo often already mentioned; alſo an exact order in Diet muſt be preſcribed.

In this caſe alſo exceeding profitable is the Extract of Ox-ſpleen, of which, and the manner of exhibiting ſee above.

Extract of Ox-ſpleen.

℞. The Spleen of an Oxe (not of a Bull) cut it in thin ſlices, macerate it for certain dayes in Spirit of Wine Eſſencified with Myrrh, afterward dry it in the Air, then with Spirit of Wine Extract an Eſſence, and by the reaſon of its forcible ſharpneſs, add ſome drops of Oyl of Angelica. Doſe ℈ ſs in appropriate water, at the ſame time the Menſes are wont to flow, which is perceived by pains in the Reins and Loines.

When the Flowers begin to come down, Venetian Boras may be given with four or five drops of Eſſence of Crocus in water of Peneroyal or Cinnamon, or elſe with Hippocras wine, or with ʒ ſs of juice of Savine, or Savine alone boyled in Wine.

If from the accuſtomed Vice of the Womb a ſtoppage of the Menſes again happen, various medicines are uſed, but in this caſe, both to prevent and reſolve ſuch Obſtructions, it is expedient for ſeveral years after the Cure, to open a Vein of the Arm four times, or twice a year, with reſpect to the conſtitution of the Body, and alſo to apply Cuppinglaſſes with Scarification more often.

Spirit of Peneroyal with its own Salt is alſo in this caſe excellent.

Inordinate Flux of the Menſes.

The inordinate Flux of the Menſes, from what cauſe ſoever (excepting the Head-ach) it take its beginning, is removed and corrected by ſuch things as are neceſſary and profitable in ſtopping the intemperate flowings of blood from the Noſtrills, (but that which proceeds from pain in the head is not corrected without convenient Phlebotomies, as by cutting the ſuperiour veins of the Arm; ſo by revulſion of the blood its paſſage by the inferiour part is prevented.)

Excellent in this caſe are Laudanum Opiat, Eſſence of Crocus of Iron, Magiſtery of Coralls and Pearls, alſo Salt of Coralls, Crollius his compounded Frogſpawn, the bones of a man ſtrongly calcined, and other internal Medicines.

Externally ſtalks of Melanthum, and a dryed Toad, do much help.

Although this Flux ariſe from various cauſes, yet none is more frequent then that which proceeds from the Flux of pallid blood to that part, or from the opening of the mouthes of the Veins, per ^[302] [〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉], which ſeldom happens: But that which is cauſed by eroſion from corroding Medicines injected into the womb, or from Ulcers therein exiſtant, is Cured by Practitioners, with the Medicaments uſually preſcribed for ſuch like Affects: But if the former Fluxes be, by reaſon they much deject the Natural ſtrength, it will be very convenient, that the Phyſitian, as ſoon as he is called, for revulſion of the blood, do open a Vein in the Arm, and take away the blood by intervals, or, if by contrary ſymptomes he ſee it not expedient to cut a Vein, apply ſmall Cuppinglaſſes to the Region of the Liver and Spleen.

Inwardly may be given ſyrup of Roſes or Poppy allayed with Plantane water, or a Syrup made of juice of Shepheards purſe, or ſyrup of Coralls with juice of Berber. Alſo Bole armenack prepared, from ʒ ſs may be often exhibited with water of Plantane or Shepheards-purſe; or make an Opiat; Thus, ℞. Old Conſerve of Roſes ℥ ſs, root of Biſtort, or the greater Wallwort ℥ j, Troches of Carabes ʒ ij, Bole armenack prepared ʒ iij, Salt of Coralls ʒ ſs; with ſyrup of dry Roſes make an Opiat.

To ſtop the blood, Decoctions may alſo be made of root of Tormentil, of Coriander, Flowers of Pomegranate, Galls, and ſuch like.

But if theſe be not ſufficiently efficacious, a Peſſary may be made with Aſſes or Swines d[•]g, with juice of Plantane, and the mucilaginous pulp of Quinceſeeds, or of Tragacant, or with Laudanum Opiat with a linnen rag.

Inwardly ſuch things muſt be exhibited as have power to thicken and cool the blood.

Outwardly the Peritoneum muſt be annointed with the Counteſs's Oyntmeni, or with this following; ℞. Oyl of Myrtles, of Quinces, of each ʒ j and ſs, juice of Shepheards purſe or Plantane, of the greater Houſeleeke, of each ℥ j; boyle theſe to the Conſumption of the juices, then add powder of Bolearmenack, of Berber ſeeds, of Myrtles, of each ʒ ij, of Roſes ℥ ſs, Wax a convenient quantity; make an Unguent: Or, make a Cataplaſm of Aſtringents boyled with common water and a little Vinegar, as is above deſcribed in the Dyſentery; or make it of aſtringent cooling juices, with addition o[•] B[•]lus, or Flower of Orobus or Lupines.

To the Reins and Liver cooling Medicaments are to be applyed, as a cooling Searcloth of Santalum; Unguent of Roſes Camphorate.

If Cholerick blood abound in the body, and by its forcible retention augment the Diſeaſe, the body muſt be gently purged with infuſion of Rubarb, or Myrabolanes, or ſolutive ſyrup of Roſes, Electuary of juice of Roſes, Extract of Panchymagogon, or Extract of Rubarb alone.

Theſe things are alſo efficacfious, where there is abundance of whey-like humour mixt with the blood; but if a white Flux be, diligence muſt preſently be uſed to amend and meliorate the habit thereof, by ſuch things as correct the vices of the parts, generating the abundance of whey-like phlegm[•]tick humours, not omitting the univerſal purgations above mentioned. Then ſuch things as reſpect the womb, both comfortable and aſtringent, muſt be applyed; as firſt, a Plaiſter externally to the Matrix.

Specificks there are in this caſe, which every inordinate Flux of the Menſes profitably help; As the crude yolk of an Egg diſſolved in red wine, and for certain dayes together drunk twice a day, ſtops the inordinate Flux: Tincture of Coralls is in this caſe ſingularly excellent. Powder of a Turtle prepared after the ſame manner, as Foreſtus teacheth in Lib. 28. Obſervation 10. is wonderful in reſtraining the Menſes: But more excellent is the Salt that is prepared of Coles of the Turtle, exhibited from Gr. iv to vj, in Plantane water one ſpoonful, or with other compound; this is powerful in the Dyſentery, and all other Fluxes of the belly. So the ſkin of the feet of Geeſe dryed and exhibited preſently ſtop the Flux. Doſe from ℈ ij, to ʒ ſs.

Externally in this caſe wonderful and ſingularly profitable is a Girdle made of the true Hellebore ſewed together, (viz.) the green leaves of Hellebore ſomewhat bruiſed and ſewed up in a ſwadling band, and about the loyns applyed to the naked body.

The too great Flux of blood after hard labour in Child-birth is ſtopt by the ſame blood; ſome of it being preſently dryed in a ſmall iron ladle over a fire, and the weight of Gr. v or vj being mixt with the yolk of an Egg, and exhibited preſently removes the inordinacy. In the ſame caſe a compoſition of Frogsſpawn wonderfully helps.

Diſtillation of the Womb.

The daily dripping of the Womb is happily Cured with the Cachectick powder. Of like vertue is the Specifick of Iron, (of which above in the Dropſie of the womb) which in the diuturnal Flux, chiefly in the aged (who are ſometimes liable to enormous fluxes of this kind) is the only remedy, if Gr. j be daily exhibited in Plantane water or red wine, juſt before the Patient go to bed.

If any thing of Ulceration be, it muſt be remedied as is above deſcribed in Ulcers of the womb.

Every kind of Flux of the Womb is in time cured, and the womb reſtored to its priſtine ſtate, by Specifick of Iron, (Vitriol of Iron) alwayes exhibited as is preſcribed above in the Dropſie of the womb.

Otherwiſe, in every Flux of the womb, the body muſt firſt be throughly purged, chiefly with theſe, Specificum purgans, Vegetable Panchymagogon, Extract of Mechoacanna, Rubarb and Sena. I have alwayes with good ſucceſs uſed this Powder and Decoction following.

℞. Magiſtery of white Coralls, mother of Pearls, of each ʒ ij, burnt Hartshorn ʒ j and ſs, burnt Ivory, Terra Sigitlata, Seeds of White Poppy, of each ʒ j, Gum arabick, Maſtick, of each ʒ ſs, Amber Citrin. ℈ ſs, Laudanum Opiat Gr. viij; mix theſe, and make a moſt fine powder, of which give morning and evening as much as will lye upon the point of a knife in the following Decoction.

℞. Of the greater Plantane, Knot-graſs, Tormentil, of each ʒ iij, root of Nymphea ʒ ij; make a decoction in a ſufficient quantity of wine.

Gonorrhaea in Women.

The ſimple Gonorrhaea in Women, is cured after the ſame manner as the like diſtemper in men is cured.

In Lues Venerea, of which we hereafter treat, all theſe things are more amply explained; by which means I cured ſix young Women in fourteen dayes.

Suffocation of the Matrix.

Suffocation of the womb, according to its degrees and evidency of Cauſes, is well deſcribed by Fernelius, which alſo requires diligent conſideration and knowledge of the Diſeaſe. Diſtempers of this kind are difficultly known, and their ſymptoms not eaſily diſcerned, by reaſon they are often intermixed with Hypochondriack Melancholly, and the Iliack and Cardiac paſſions.

The Cure of all theſe ſymptomes conſiſts either in removing the cauſes of every kind, or elſe in preventing the returns of the Fits.

Therefore, becauſe the venomous and pernicious vapours of the womb, generated as it were of antecedent Cauſes, do moſt powerfully augment the obſtruction, the womb muſt be corrected, its impurities expell'd, and diligence uſed thence forward that it be not alike offended.

Exceeding profitable in this caſe are ^[303] Hiſterical Purgations; ſuch as are of Fecula of Briony, or its Extract, (ſee Quercetanus in Pharmacopea reſtituta) ℈ j or ij at moſt, in water of Cinnamon, Mugwort and Motherwort; alſo Extract of Mechoacanna, Specificum purgans, Panchy magogon vegitabile.

Infuſions are of great uſe with mundifying Medicaments of this kind; ſuch as this: ℞. Leaves of Sena ℥ j, root of Mechoacanna not putrified ℥ ſs, root of Briony ʒ ij, leaves of Mugwort, Motherwort, Germander, of each ſs a handfull, of the Cordial flowers one part. Theſe all cut and mixt tye together in a linnen cloth, infuſe them in ſs ij of wine; firſt heat the wine, then pour it upon the Ingredients, and leave it in a cold place for a whole day. Of this infuſion give the quantity of ℥ vj, for certain dayes together twice a day, (viz.) in the morning faſting, and about three a clock in the after noon, this continue till all be drunk up: Then leaſt ſymptoms of this kind ſhould again return, it is plainly proved, and by experience known, that the Specifick of Vitriol of Iron doth excellently mitigate theſe, if after the foregoing purgation, this be daily taken in the Evening before Supper in wine, or with water of Mugwort, Motherwort, &c. or exhibited without them for two, three, or four weeks, or till the Evil ceaſe: See above in the Dropſie and Diſtillation of the womb.

There are many things which reſiſt the Paroxiſme, of which ſee the Practicks.

Likewiſe ſtinking fumigations applyed to the Noſtrills help much in this caſe, ſuch as theſe; a Fume of Partridge feathers, Mans hai[•]s, Flkes and Aſſes hoofs, Sea-coals, Aſſa-foetida, Oyl of Amber, of Tartar, of [•]acum: Alſo Salt of [•]in deſcribed by Crollius, with which the Navel muſt be annointed hot, doth forcibly reſiſt Suffocation; ℈ ſs of Civet tempered with ℈ j of Oyl of Nutmegs by Expreſſion, and in a linnen cloth put up the ſecret part, doth wonderfully help.

A Fume of Callis Equorum received into the womb through the neck of a Retort, or by a tunnel, preſently reſiſts Suffocation. It is ſtrange the womb ſhould bear this ſtinking fume, which otherwiſe is not to be endured.

Internally with good ſucceſs may be exhibited theſe following:

1. Salt of Tin in ſome proper Hiſterical water.

2. Eſſence of Wallwort, or Dwarf[•]elder berries, of which from ſs a ſpoonfull to one ſpoonful inwardly taken, doth by little and little provoke ſweating, quiets the body, and reſiſts the Paroxiſme, and repells the reſolyed vapours throughout the body; this Eſſence is thus prepared: ℞. Good ſtore of the Dwarf Elder-berries, dry them in the ſhade, fill with them when dry a large veſſel with a long neck half full, pour upon them Aqua vitae till they be covered four fingers; add ſome drops of Spirit of Vitriol, and the veſſel well cloſed ſet in Balneo to digeſt five or ſix dayes, until the Aqua vitae be tinged in colour like a Rubie, which ſeparate by inclination: Of this give ſs a ſpoonful in the return of the Fit, and it will ſuddenly help.

More excellent then all theſe is Specifick-ſuffocative-Laudanum, of which Peſſaries being made and put up, do, as ſoon as they begin to reſolve, powerfully draw forth the corrupted Seed, and diſſipate all noxious vapours from the womb.

To a woman afflicted with Suffocation, it is beſt ſpeedily to apply a Fume of Galbanum, Aſſa-faetida, or Partridge feathers; or elſe annoint the Noſtrills with Oyl of the Agath ſtone, which is diſtill'd after the manner of Oyl of Amber, but with ſomewhat more vehement fire: For Example, thus; ℞. Of Salt of Agath, and of the Agath-stone alike quantity, and in aſhes at firſt with gentle fire, afterward more ſtrong, diſtill an Oyl into the Receiver aptly placed, which if you pleaſe may be rectified by a Limbeck, with addition of ſimple water: Or, inſtead of Oyl of Agath ℞. Oyl of Rue and Amber; with the ſaid Oyl and Oyl of Amber, the Navel and whole Belly muſt be annointed.

The Navel alſo may be annointed with Apoplectick Balſome, or a round plaiſter (of the plaiſter for the Matrix) applyed, in the middle of which ſome Grains of Civet may be put. To the Groines near the privy part, apply dolorous Cuppinglaſſes with much flame, and Ligatures to the Navel.

Alſo a Peſſary made of linnen, which annointed with Apoplectick Balſome, muſt be put up the Genitals, and at the ſame time ſtinking Fumes applyed to the Noſtrills.

Inwardly by the mouth may be exhibited a Doſe of Laudanum for Suffocation of the Matrix, made after this manner; ℞. Of our Laudanum without Opium; ℥ ij; add Extract of Lichenes, or Callorum Equorum ʒ ij; mix theſe diligently: ʒ ſs of this exhibited preſently abates the Suffocation of the Matrix. Extract of Lichenes is thus made.

℞. Of water of Meliſſa, with the above diſtill'd waters in rectifying the Oyls of Amber and Agath, of each ℥ ij, with wine ſs vj, diſtill this by Retort in ſand, at firſt with gentle heat, afterward more ſtrong: the diſtill'd water ſeparate from the Oyl that comes forth with it. With this water and the Lichenes before dryed make digeſtion in Balneo, then ex[•]act it in form of an Extract. This Extract may be given alone from Gr. [〈◊〉] to viij; or Treaclewater with ℈ ſs, or ℈ j of pulveriſate Extract or powder of Caſtor; or old Treacle may be given alone; or ℈ ſs of pulveriſate Caſtor in water of Mugwort.

Or, ℞. Extract of Caſtor made with Spirit of wine, Eſſence of Saffron, of each ℈ ſs, Salt of Pearls Gr. vj, Oyl of Amber Gr. ij; mix theſe, and exhibit it in water of Mugwort and Meliſſa.

Alſo Oyl of Tin is highly commended in this caſe, the preparation of which ſee Crollius his Note.

This Hyſterical liquor put into the Navel preſently reſiſts Suffocation. Internally one or two, or at moſt three drops exhibited, and the Doſe repeated often, in thoſe of ripe Age largely opens the belly.

Aſcent of the Womb.

Aſcent of the Womb little differs from a gentle ſtrangulation of the firſt Degree; For the precordium is ſuppreſt, dolours and difficulty of breathing, and ſometimes ſwounings follow.

Profitable and equally neceſſary to remove theſe ſymptoms are the Medicaments above deſcribed in Suffocations.

Chiefly the Eſſence of Dwarf-elder-berries in this caſe yield relief. If you would remove the cauſe of this grief, uſe thoſe things which properly remove Suffocations.

The falling down of the Womb.

In falling down of the womb repeat the above deſcribed in Cure of the fallen Fundament: But this Cure by the Chyrurgical Operation is moſt powerfully effected. The Patient muſt be placed on her back with her thighs ſpread and lifted up, and her legs gathered up cloſe to reſt upon; then the fallen womb muſt be fomented with Oyl blood-warm, or unſalted butter, or elſe with a decoction of Mallows, Cammomil, and other emollients; afterward ſprinkle it with ſome aſtringent powder, as of Acacia, Hypociſtis, powder of burnt Dactilus, or Mumy, or Galls moſt ſubtilly pouder'd; this being done, take a linnen cloth firſt madefied in aſtringent wine, wrap it up together, let the cloth when wrapt up anſwer the thickneſs of the part, ſo as it may conveniently be put into it, with this accurately replace the fallen womb, and ſo without dolour or violence it will fall into its proper place: But if the fallen womb, or part thereof be putrified or corrupted, cut off what is corrupted, and this may be done without fear of danger, ſince ſeveral Women have had the whole womb taken out, yet lived many years after.

Convulſion of the Womb.

In Convulſion of the Womb, ſometimes other Convulſive Medicaments may be ſufficient: Yet in Cure of this proceed in the ſame manner, as in Cure of Suffocations.

A Specifick in this Caſe is Eſſence of Dwarf-elder-berries: The Tincture of the ſame may be given with four or eight drops of Antepileptick Spirit of Vitriol: Alſo Tincture of Corals: with Bathes and Fomentations.

Sterility.

Barrenneſs in men from ſome hidden cauſe, placed in the parts appointed for Generation, chiefly if Nature be conformable thereto, is diſſicultly cured by Medicine: See above of extinct Virility.

Other Vices of this kind, partly by obſervation of legitimate Diet, and partly by Medicaments may be removed; of which Phyſitians treat and find by practice: See Bayrus l. 25.

But if Sterility by procured by inchantment, it can hardly be removed, unleſs the inſtruments of Sorcery be removed alſo; for in inchantment ſuch inſtruments are prepared.

We ſpeak of ſome things hereafter in removing Impotency, but it often happens, that Diabolical impreſſions of this kind are ſo very ſtrong, as they cannot be removed either by good or evil Art, (that is, by returning like for like,) yet this I have ſeen more then once, that the water that falls beſide the mouth of the man while he is drinking a draught of cold water, being ſaved in a little veſſel, is of great uſe and benefit in this caſe, being drunk by the woman.

The ſame potion of water avails much in particular dryneſſes of the Members, being often repeated, (viz.) for certain weeks upon an empty ſtomack; Barrenneſs in women is alſo otherwiſe helped with Bathes made of Ants, and of the heap they uſually gather, prepared with river-water, uſed for ſometime freſh or new made.

There are many things helping conception uſed by Practitioners; but chiefly in women Salt of Satyrion (in Men the Eſſence of the ſame) helps Conception, if ℈ ſs thereof be often exhibited juſt after the flowing of the Menſtrues, either in Malmſie wine, or in Aqua-vitae mulierum.

With this ſecret I have Cured many women very ſpeedily, and with the Eſſence of Ants removed the defect in men.

Abortion.

Magiſtery of Coralls and Pearls, if often exhibited with Aqua-vitae mulierum, or water of Lillies of the Valley, hinder the untimely caſting the young. Tincture of Coralls dury and rightly prepared prevents Abortion, if taken twice in a month for certain months by women with Child.

The juice of ^[304] Crab bruiſed and expreſt and given in good wine once or twice in a month for ſeveral months, by a certain propriety preſerves infallibly from Abortive birth, unleſs by external violence it be otherwiſe cauſed: So the Salt of River Crabs rightly prepared, and macerated in a Decoction of Oyl of ſweet Almonds in Malmſie wine, being inwardly taken doth wonderfully preſerve the young. Doſe Gr. iij, iv, v, &c. Wine muſt not be drunk, leaſt Abortion be occaſioned thereby.

Difficulty of Birth.

In difficulty of Birth, as alſo of bringing away the after-burthen, among other things excellent is the Specifick of Secundines, of which above.

Alſo the Eyes of a Hare taken in March, (this is alſo good in the falſe Conception) which muſt be diligently taken out, that they be not bruiſed, and dryed with Pepper in the hollowneſs from whence they were taken: One of which with the Pepper muſt betyed to the Crown of the head, ſo as the Ball of the Eye may touch the Crown of the head exactly, and it will haſten the birth as well of the dead as living Child; this being done it muſt ſpeedily be removed, leaſt it expell the womb alſo.

So Oyl of Amber and Carrawayes, of each iij, iv, v, vj or vij drops exhibited in wine accelerate the Birth.

Among the poorer ſort I have often ſeen a draught of the Husbands Urine help the difficult Birth.

Alſo Horſe-dung in wine expreſt and very well ſtrained doth preſently help the birth, and brings away the Secundine.

Impotency.

In Impotency, noble is the Eſſence of Satyrion, made by Crollius chiefly, if to it be added eſſencified Amber, and Engliſh Aurum potabile: For Example, Thus: ℞. Liquor of Satyrion ℥ j, eſſencified Amber ʒ ij, Aurum potabile ℈ j; Give from ℈ ſs to ℈ j for one Doſe. Theſe and ſuch like, if not ſparingly adminiſtred, do render the matter ſo ſtrong, as the Spirit and Life alſo are ſometimes expell'd; for too much of any thing is an Enemy to Nature.

Alſo Diatrion-pipereon-tabulat. is in this caſe helpful, if mixed with ſome grains of Amber, and Oyl of Cinnamon: See above of Extinct Virility.

The Gout.

The Gout or dolour of the Joynts, is like a Mother of it ſelf generating more Daughters, which in Specie are Foot-gout, Hand-gout, and Hip-gout or Sciatica.

In the Gout there is ſometimes univerſal dolour of all the joynts, with exceeding reſtleſneſs; in ſome, only particular dolours of external parts, as of the hands, called Chirarga, of the feet, Podagra, of the Hips, Sciatica.

The univerſal Cure of all theſe conſiſts in conſuming or expelling the ſetled Tartar throughout the whole body; of which Cure we mention above, in the preparation of Ludum humani, whoſe faculties in expelling or conſuming the Tartar are admirable.

This only Cure is not to be inſtituted at any time, or promiſcuouſly in various ſubjects, unleſs all things firſt be well conſidered: This univerſal Cure will not take away or expell the preſent Fit; nor eaſily cure theſe Affects without other Medicaments: it behoves therefore before or after the aſſaults (not in the Fit) (viz.) when the Diſeaſe is at reſt, or as it were aſleep, to inſtitute the Cure, and reſolve the Tartar, with the principal Medicaments before preſcribed; for ſo all things will more happily ſucceed.

Preventionary Medicines of this kind muſt therefore be appointed; Stones of Crabs prepared in form of a Medicament are in this caſe uſeful. Nature is exceedingly corroborated by Magiſtery of Pearls, formerly prepared and exhibited with admirable ſucceſs by Riverius Medicus Regius: the preparation is thus; Reduce Pearls into an impalpable powder, as they are otherwiſe wont to be reduced, (vulgarly prepared Pearls) upon this in a glaſs, pour juice of Citron, or of green Oranges, a ſufficient quantity, that the compoſition may be like a Paſte: Leave it for ſome time, afterward with vinegar diſſolve it; remove the vinegar by inclination from the Feces, pour on other vinegar, and this do till the Pearls be wholly diſſolved: Mix the collected vinegar with a third part of river waver, diſtill it by Retort in ſand, at firſt with gentle fire, afterward more ſtrong. This when diſtill'd, again pour upon the Caput mortuum that remained after diſtillation, and diſſolve it by courſe; then filtre it, and evaporate it exceeding gently; ſo the Magiſtery of Pearls will remain: Of this ℈ j at moſt given in wine upon an empty ſtomack powerfully refreſhes Nature; and ſo excites the natural vigour, as the foregoing Medicaments (viz.) Arcanum of Ludum humani, and of Crabs) do happily operate.

It helps much to prevent and expell the Crudities, if any be, by vomitings after the taking of it, in the morning they are eaſily removed, but if taken after dinner it vomits more ſickly.

If after the uſe of theſe, a return of the Fits of any of the kinds of Gout be, which often is, where an ordinary courſe of life and diet is not obſerved; ſuch aſſaults muſt by requifite means be oppoſed or expelled. This is abſolutely neceſſary, that yearly at the time of Aequinoctials and Solftices, (about theſe times the defluxions attending the Gout do encreaſe) the body be throughly cleanſed, and eſpecially an accurate orderly obſervation of Diet muſt by no means be neglected; the head-ach, if any be, and evil digeſtion muſt be removed with ſutable Medicaments. This evacuation ought alſo to be appointed in the beginning of the Diſeaſe, and as ſoon as the Patient perceive any ſigns of its approach. The drink may be wine with Meliſſa and root of Caryophyllata infuſed in it, for the firſt draught at meat; or Antipodagrick wine of Paracelſus. ℞. Root of Caryophyllata, ^[305] Acorum, of each lb ſs, leaves of Majoran four handfulls, Flowers of Elder four parts; infuſe theſe in lb iij of wine, let them ſtand in Infuſion eight dayes; of this let the Sick take a draught morning and evening. With mans-Salt may be mixed mans bones calcined, made into a ^[306] powder fit to eat with food, after the manner of a Galreda prepared of Cranium.

After mundifying the body, corroborating and diaphoretick Medicines muſt be uſed. As the peculiar diaphoretick extraction of tranſparent Sol, of which ſee Crollius; and my Antipodagrick Pills, (deſcribed by Rhaenanus in Tractatu Solis è puteo emergentis) taken for certain dayes with the Arcanum of Coltsfoot. By theſe every kind of Gout, if not knotted, may be cured; for by this means the Fits ſeldome or never return; or if aſſaults do happen, occaſioned by ſome light external errour, yet they are not grievous, nor do the dolours long remain, nor are they inſolent, but may eaſily be aſſwaged with external Balſomes.

Amongſt mundifying or purging medicaments may be reckoned Paracelſus his ^[307] Arthritick powder deſcribed by Crollius; in which this muſt chiefly be noted, in that deſcription; for ſhavings of Mans-ſkull, muſt be appointed Mans-bones burnt, (viz.) the bones of a young man lately buried; to the Chiragra bones of the hands, but to Podagra bones of the feet. From this powder is riſen that which is called Caryocoſtine powder, in uſe by vulgar Phyſitians: But the true powder aboveſaid, ſecurely and gently purges all defluxions of the Gout. More happily excells the Eſſence of our vulgar black Hellebore, extracted only with ſpirit of wine not perfectly rectified, of which one ſpoonful muſt be taken morning and evening, five or ſix times, untill the belly be ſpontaneouſly ſoluble daily: For ſo by eaſie and gentle purgation, the impurities and podagrical fluxions are commodiouſly enough expell'd; this Eſſence of Hellebore may be fortified with the Arcanum of a Flint, (Note theſe noble Arcanums) or with Arcanum of Coltsfoot, in due proportion mixed together with the Eſſence of Hellebore. This ^[308] Arcanum is beſt when taken before the uſual time of the return of Fits of the Gout, as alſo the Arthritick powder, for ſo, before the body be invaded, and while it is not at all afflicted, it will eaſily be delivered from ſubſequent defluxions: And this will be ſo much the more powerful, if a temperate order of diet be obſerved, and wine-majoranate infuſed with root of Caryophyllata and flowers of Elder, be drunk at meat for the firſt draught.

Some moſt conveniently uſe a decoction of Lign-Saſſafras, after theſe purgations; and the more groſs impurities which are wont to remain, they finally exterminate with Laxative Mercury, or with Sol, or this following Arthritick powder.

℞. Of Hermodactyles, Turbith, Diagridium, leaves of Sena, the bones of a young man periſhed by violent death, calcined, if in Chiragra of the hands, if in Podagra of the feet, Sugar candid, of each ʒ j; make a powder, Doſe from ℈ j to ʒ ij. Give this in the morning for three or four dayes with water of Arthritick-Ivy.

Then proceed to Confortatives, ſuch as Magiſtery of Pearls of Riverius, and to Diaphoreticks, as the tranſparent Extract of Sol, the preparation of which ſee in the Notes of Mineral Bezoar.

Cauteries alſo in theſe affects are very profitable.

Note. If ſuch as can bear vomiting, do in the times of Spring and Autumn, before the eminent time of the Fits returning is wont to be, uſe Aqua bened. in its legitimate Doſe; they (if other things alſo correſpond) are ſeldom or never infeſted with podagrical aſſaults.

It is therefore beſt for every one by this or ſuch like means to endeavour to preſerve himſelf from theſe dolourous aſſaults.

In Paroxyſmes growing and grievouſly afflicting the joynts, there is very often need of mittigating medicaments both inwardly and outwardly.

Among internals Eaudauu[•] Opiat obtains the priority, which hath exceeding powerful properties (ſee Quercetanus in his anſwer to Aubertus) for it reſiſts the dolours, induces ſweet ſleep, obſtructs the defluxions, conſumes the heats, and ſtrengthens the decayed ſpirits.

In other vulgar Medicines whatſoever, no ſuch ſingular vertues can be expected.

Externalls are, 1. The firſt and ſecond Podagrick Balſome made by Crollius, inſtead of which may be uſed an Anodine Ʋnguent, made alſo by him.

2. Spirit of Salt Ammoniack, which is thus made:

℞. Ammoniack ſublimed, mix this when pulveriſate with four parts of Coles, diſtill it by a Limbeck in ſand, and the ſpirit of Ammoniack will come forth, which mixed in equal parts with ſpirit of wine, and with it the part affected annointed (twice or thrice) with a ſmall feather, preſently reſtrains the dolours. Some add a little Camphire to it, that it may be firſt diſſolved in the Spirits, then they uſe it for Oyntment. The admirable benefit in the uſe of this I have often found.

3. Antipodagrick water of Ruland, thus made:

℞. Flowers of Cammomil, Melilot, of each one handful, Mercury ſublimate ℈ ij, boyle theſe in Simple water; of this water when ſtrained mix an equall portion with lb iv of Aqua mortua, (which is an Aqua fortis uſed by Goldſmiths in ſeparations) of freſh Aqua fortis ℥ ij, juice or decoction of Myrtles ℥ ij, or enough to colour it: uſe this as is deſcribed in Curations. This Aquamortua will dure ſome years.

4. An Antipodagrick water, thus: ℞. Sperm of Frogs gathered in March about the new of the Moon lb iij, add the like weight of freſh Ox-dung, mix theſe diligently, and leave it for one day, afterward diſtil it, and keep for uſe. Apply this ſomewhat hot to the affected members, and preſently the dolours will abate; this more happily operates, if a little ſpirit of Vitriol or Cow-dung with ʒ ij of Honey be added thereto; this may be uſed inſtead of a Cataplaſm, eſpecially in the cold Podagra.

5. Oyl of Peter, in which roots of Hellebore have been macerated, moſt exc[•]ently and ſpeedily reſiſts podagrical dolours, that are without red and vehement tumours; (ſome call this the Gout in the feet from a cold cauſe.) When the Diſeaſe is ſomewhat mitigated, if neceſſity alſo require, the purging medicaments above deſcribed (Vomitories in this caſe are not neceſſary) are very commodious, eſpecially if the Arthritick powder be alſo uſed for certain dayes in broth, or elſe taken in a juſt Doſe ʒ ſs in water of Ivy; this repells impurities, and drives out all the Tartars from the body, and thereby prevents returns of the Fits. I have often ſeen in this caſe Antimonial Pills, which only purge downward, but once taken do much good. Of like vertue is the Arcanum of Coralls deſcribed by Crollius. More excellent then all theſe is Specificum purgans of Paracelſus, being often exhibited in urgent neceſſity. When all theſe things are thus done, if any groſs impurities ſhall as yet remain, theſe muſt thenceforward, as the ſtrength of the Patient will permit, by mundifying Medicines be expelled: Alſo Diaphoreticks may commodiouſly be uſed: The Diaphoreticks above named may properly be called Specificks, for they are ſo in Genere, as well as Tincture of Antimony, and Antimonial-podagrical-pills, the deſcription whereof ſee Rhenanus in his Book Solis è puteo, &c. the laſt Treatiſe, pag. 18, and 19.

The preparation of Tincture of Antimony, is thus:

℞. Minera of Antimony lb iij, iv or v, (Minera of Ʋngarick is better) In defect of Minera, crude Antimony may be uſed, grind it exceeding ſmall, pour upon it water of Calx-vive, by ſimple infuſion (viz. lb xv of water, Calx lb vj) the water muſt be poured upon the Calx till it ſink) by filtring ſeparate it from the Calx-viv. Set it for ſome time in the Sun in a veſſel with a broad bottom, often ſtirring of it daily till the ſides and ſuperficies begin to be red, although no redneſs appear, yet enough Tincture may be extracted if the infuſion be made for ſix or ſeven dayes.

You will eaſily have a ſign of Extraction (Extraction is to be made as long as any tincture is remaining) if into a ſmall part of this Infuſion put into a peculiar glaſs, ſome drops of vinegar be injected, it will immediately be chang'd; (this is nothing elſe but Sulphur of Antimony) the water and tincture of Antimony will be precipitated into an Orange-colour, (if infuſed in mixtura ſimplex it will be precipitated to a whitiſh-colour, by reaſon of the ſpirit of Vitriol.) This Extraction filtre, and by gentle boyling in a diſh reduce it to a red powder, which Extract with ſpirit of wine not very ſtrong (not an Alchol) to a yellowneſs like Extract of Sol; this by filtring cleanſe from its Feces.

Stir it before it be uſed, for a ſetling like to fine powder will alwayes be precipitated. Doſe Gr. v, vj, viij or x at moſt.

This Tincture of Antimony impregnated ſeven times with ſpirit of wine, diſtill in a Limbeck per Cohobiam, afterward in a glaſs Retort in ſand increaſe the fire gradually, or with fire of ſuppreſſion force it, and the ſweet Oyl of Antimony will come forth in form of a deep red, with moſt ſplendid, beautiful ſtreaks. Afterward draw off the ſpirit of wine with gentle heat in Balneo, and in the bottom will remain a moſt red Tincture of Antimony, exceeding Confortative. Doſe from Gr. j to iij at moſt: See Ragerius Bacchonius of ſweet Oyl of Antimony.

Moreover the Tincture of Antimony (this put to a Candle in the night will ſhine like a Carbuncle) either after the aforeſaid manner gently Extracted, or afterward by often Cohobating with ſpirit of wine, exalted to a moſt noble Eſſence, external contractures in the joynts cauſed by the Podagrical malignity, doth happily cure, eſpecially where legitimate diet, and proper mundifying Medicines be duly obſerved and uſed.

Note. In this caſe Antimonial Pills which only purge downward are exceeding commendable.

If daily or every other day five or eight drops of the ſimple Tincture, or one drop of the exalted Tincture, be exhibited in the morning in Diaphoretick in peracutis, or mixtura ſimplex, and ſweating provoked either in a Stove or Bed, no Arthritick-contracture can long abide.

To the external Cure of the Gout contracted, yet not too inveterate, after the uſe of the foregoing Medicaments, and the obſervation of orderly, temperate diet, of which we have hitherto treated, external Auxiliaries are neceſſary, ſuch (I mean) as by penetration may reſolve thoſe hard knottineſſes in the joynts, like ſo many compounded Diſeaſes, not reſolvable (or very difficultly) by internal Medicines, and draw out from the joynts whatſoever is heterogeneal. Therefore where the knottineſſes are not too inveterate, this plaiſter is ſingularly commended, which doth not only aſſwage the dolour, but by reſolving gently opens the skin, and extracts the hardned matter, or coagulated Sulphur. The Plaiſter is thus made.

℞. Roman Vitriol, or Ʋngarick, Roch-allum, of each lb ſs, Salt ℥ iv, calcine all theſe together in an earthen diſh, evaporate the Salt, untill the Spirits alſo begin to exhale, which perceived by the ſmell, preſently remove it from the fire, cool it, and reduce it to powder. ℞. Of this and of Barley flower a like quantity, mix it with Lees of Wine till it be like a Poultis, which, after the uſual manner ſpread upon a linnen cloth indifferent thick, apply to the place affected, and leave it on. When it is dry temper more with the Lees of Wine, and continue applying it till firſt all the dolour be removed, and afterward the hard knottineſs alſo taken away: In the mean time by this means the skin is oftentimes opened, without much dolour, eſpecially if any Scurffs or Warts be in the joynts. And the skin broken is either of its own accorded cloſed, or by the application of wax ſometimes inſtead of the plaiſter, conſolidated, and the joynts themſelves rendred agile and moveable.

But if the diſtemper be too inveterate, and the contracted knottineſs ſtill remain, by this external Cure mittigation of the pains may be hoped, but the knotts themſelves hardly removed, without addition of more powerful Chyrurgery: Then therefore proceed after this manner.

℞. Mercury ſublimate, white Arſenick, of each what quantity you pleaſe; mix them with Aqua fortis, and make it like a Poultis; then apply to the affected place a Plaiſter of Baſilicon the greater, (or other defenſive) let this Plaiſter have a hole in it, upon which put the preſcribed poultis, as Lint is wont to be laid on, and preſently upon it put another piece of the aforeſaid Plaiſter, and leave it on for ſometime untill the skin be well opened, and no tumour at all be, and till an Eſcara be made; then by emollients remove the Eſcara, as with freſh butter, or Oyl of Roſes; and apply ſome Specifick attractive, which may reſolve all the coagulated Tartars, and extract them; ſometimes alſo they of themſelves break away after the uſe of the aboveſaid, and crumble away as mortar falls from a wall. After the ceſſation of the Flux of humour, the place muſt be conſolidated with conſolidating Medicaments, and vulgar Epuloticks.

An Attractive Plaiſter is thus made; ℞. Lithargy, Lapis Calaminaris, Amber, Magnet, of each ℥ ij; pulveriſate all theſe very well, and boyle them in lb ſs of Linſeed Oyl, then add of wax lb j, Turpentine lb ſs, Vernix ℥ iv; boyle theſe till they be thick, then add the following Gums diſſolved after the common manner in vinegar, and the ſtreined juice of Panax, Serapinum, Galbanum, [〈◊〉], Ammoniack, of each ℥ j and ſs, boyle them gently, and in the end [〈◊〉] or powder of Maſtick, of Frankincenſe, of Hepatick-aloes, of each ℥j; di[•]ently move theſe with a ſpattle, then ſeparate the dregs if any be, and make it up in rolls of plaiſter, and keep them for the uſe aforeſaid.

By this means, happily and ſpeedily this unhappy diſtemper may be cured, if all things hereto pertaining be legitimately and prudently performed.

In external Cure of the knottineſs, mundefying and dolour aſſwaging Remedies muſt be uſed, alſo ſweats procured with the uſe of the above mentioned Diaphoreticks.

And this is that genuine Cure, with which I may certainly affirm, that I have perfectly cured twenty four noble and ignoble perſons, inflicted with the Gout, without the help of any other Remedy.

Species of the dolours of the Joynts.

The dolours of the Joynts includes within it ſelf various Species, as Podagra, ^[309] Gonogra, Chiragra, and pains in the parts of the Praecordia and the Sciatica, Arthritis, which is univerſal all over the body, therefore properly ſo called; the Cure of all which conſiſts in mitigating the ſymptoms, and removing the cauſes.

Podagra and Chiragra.

Podagra and Chiragra are moſt frequent, in the Cure of which this muſt principally be minded, (viz.) That the body be clean, and exact order in diet obſerved, alſo yearly at the times of the Aequinoctials and Solſtices, when the Arthritick fluxions are for the moſt part ready to aſſault, that the body be well cleanſed, by removing the Head-ach, if any be, and evil digeſtion of what kind ſoever with ſutable Medicines. Yea, this evacuation may, and alſo ought to be appointed in the beginning of the Malady, as ſoon as any ſigns of its beginning to approach ſhall be perceived by the ſick.

As chiefly theſe; Extract of Colts-foot, and Eſſence of black Hellebore made according to Art, and reduced to the conſiſtency of Honey, or made up into Pills. Alſo Caryocoſtine Electuary made by Bauderonius, which ought alwayes to be taken before, or juſt at the time of the Podagrical Fits, four or five times, ſtill obſerving order of diet.

For drink, wine of Meliſſa infuſed with root of Caryophyllata, and drunk for the firſt draught at meat, yet this muſt not too largely be drunk of: or Antipodagrick-wine of Paracelſus, of which above in Arthritis.

With Table Salt mans bones calcined may be mixed to eat with meat.

Then Confortatives and Diureticks muſt be uſed. Among Confortatives, the chief is Magiſtery of Pearls, of Riverius Phyſitian to the King of France, of which above. Very profitable in this caſe alſo are Cauteries and Iſſues.

Its profitable for prevention, and correcting the crudities, if any be, to uſe vomitories in the morning, or long after dinner.

The Gout of the Feet or Hands not knotted is only cureable by theſe Medicaments. But that which is knotted, beſides theſe, requires an external Cure, of which afterward.

If pain or return of the Fit be, the Sick is not to be diſquieted with the former Medicines, but rather give himſelf to reſt for mitigating the dolour; only care muſt be taken to remit the dolour, and to prevent affluxion of matter to the part affected.

The dolour is aſſwaged by a Doſe of Laudanum inwardly taken, yet it is beſt firſt to inject a Clyſter. If dolour in the head be, cut a vine.

Aſtringents outwardly may be applyed a little above the affected part, as aſtringent powder made with vinegar and whites of Eggs, or with aſtringent water, as of Myrtles, Knotgraſs and Acorns: Or, Cataplaſms made of ſower fruits, as Quince-pears, ſower Herbs, other Pears, Sloes, chiefly wild Sloes, Services, to which may be added flower of Lentills, with powder of Pomegranate flowers, of Galls, Roſes, Biſtort, or Bole-armenack alone may be applyed with milk and powder of Biſtort-root in form of a Cataplaſm.

Unto the affected part apply dolour reſtraining and aſſwaging medicaments. Commonly and not without fruit is applyed a Cataplaſm made of white bread, thus, lb j of white bread tempered with milk over a gentle fire, that it boyle not, bruiſe it, and reduce it to the conſiſtency of a Cataplaſm, adding lb ij of whites of Eggs, and a little Saffron; apply it hot: Some only macerate bread in warm milk and apply it, renewing the bread and application five times an hour.

We have hitherto uſed raw Beef, of which we take a lean piece without any fat, and tye it upon the affected part, changing it morning and evening; hereby the dolour hath happily been abated.

Podagrical Balſom.

℞. Vitriol calcined to a yellowneſs lb ij, Honey lb j, calcined Flints lb ſs, diſtill a Spirit by a Limbeck in ſand, at firſt with gentle fire, afterward more ſtrong; this muſt be carefully done, for the matter will quickly boyle. Remove the Phlegm by diſtillation to the third time, what remains in the bottom mix with Maſtick, Olibanum, Myrrh, Mans-greaſe, Gum-ammoniack, juice of Panacea, Bdellium, of each ℥ ij, diſtill this mixture once by Retort, with which when diſtill'd mix alike quantity of Spirit of wine, and keep it for uſe.

It will not be unprofitable alſo in this affect, to apply Spirit of Salt only with fountain water, by double clothes moyſtned therein and uſed warm: Alſo Oyl of Tartar per deliquium made of Salt.

The knotted Gout is not alwayes remedied by the ordinary external Cure, requires other externalls, of which ſee more in my Annotations to Crollius, which point thereto.

Leproſie.

Whether the Leproſie may be cured, is more then doubted by many; indeed the Elephantiaſie, that is, the Leproſie beginning, or but little ſpread, and without ſcales, which for the moſt part are extant in the Superficies of the body, or with them, is ſometimes judged curable by Dogmatick Phyſitians, and Examples or Obſervations teſtifie the ſame.

But that the Leproſie, properly ſo called, and conſirmed in all parts of the body, may perfectly be cured, this they deny.

It is not lawful to accuſe Nature of any kind of deficiency, which by divine power ordained, hath in her ſelf, and mixt bodies, occult Arcanums, theſe rightly known, and by preparation fitted for uſe; by the ingenious and proper application of which, all Diſeaſes incident to humane bodies, as far as they are ſuch, without ſome extream be therein contained, we believe and ingeniouſly profeſs to be cureable: See Foreſtus de Examine Leproſ. Obſerv. 7. lib. 4. de Curat. Chyrurgiae; ſee Jul. Pulmarius in the laſt Chap. of the Philoſophick ſtone: Alſo Baſilius, Valentinus of Tincture, Chap. 6. Herebyit is manifeſt the Leproſie may be cured, but how, vulgar preſcriptions ſcarcely teach; nor are the common Auxiliaries ſufficient, although to the wiſe there is known, to be hopeful and powerful vertues contained in them, and that in this caſe they may do much good.

Aurum Potabile of Phyloſophers, That, either from ſome peculiar property in that univerſal Medicine lying hid, or from the diſſolved Sol it ſelf, made by the Menſtruum of the world, doth perfectly remove theſe and other ſimple Diſeaſes.

Tincture of Antimony above deſcribed in the Chap. of the Gout, chiefly that which is exalted, and brought to a perfect ſpirituality, is very little inferiour to Aurum-potabile.

The true and genuine Tincture of Coralls is of like vertue; all and every of theſe are profitable in Cure of the Leproſie.

All ſigns being obſerved, and from them the Diſeaſe it ſelf perfectly known, we ſhould proceed with the aboveſaid Medicaments, but if the chief of theſe, (viz.) Phyloſophick Gold be wanting, we thus, for method-ſake, proceed:

1. Reſolving and mundefying Medicines are neceſſary;

℞ eſolving, are all thoſe which otherwiſe reſolve the interior obſtructions of the Bowells (viz. the Vitriolate Tartar) of which we have often ſpoken.

Mundefying, are Specificum purgans, Arcanum of Corals, Mercurius dulcis, Antimonial Pills that only purge downward.

2. Specificks, among which excellent is the vulgar Viridellus, (Vitriol) the preparation of which is indeed none, but the whole Artifice conſiſts in the right exhibiting thereof. It is powerful in all Scabs. The body being cleanſed after this manner, proceed thus; ℞. Of the ſaid Viridellus ℥ ij, diſſolve this in lb x of wine, then ſtrain it. Of this wine give half a ^[310] ſmall cupful often in a day with ordinary drink, either wine or beer, but wine is beſt, becauſe the Diſeaſe is cold, or a decoction of Lign. Saſſafras, China, or a decoction of Strawberries, or with common water; it alwayes muſt be given in drink; lb j of Viridellus is ſufficient to effect the Cure, being continually taken for three or four weeks.

Sometimes it may be convenient to provoke ſweating (if at firſt ſweating difficultly come forth, then being cauſed by a Bathe of Spirit of wine, the Scabs will freely fall away) with Diaphoretick in peracutis, or rather with Tincture of Antimony, whereby you will ſee a perfect Cure. Sometimes alſo purgations muſt be repeated with reſpect to the Diſeaſe and Patient.

Moreover there is a Specifick of crude Viridellus not ſeparated, nor compounded of any other Medicinal Eſſence, which in this caſe is excellent. It is not yet manifeſt, from what principle ( Ʋngarick green Vitriol hath in it very much Sulphur) or from what cauſe its excellent propriety proceeds.

It is moſt like from Sulphur, for Sulphur in Vitriol is of ſingular uſe, it is very near the Nature of Sulphur of Antimony, of which the Tincture before mentioned is prepared. If Sulphur of Vitriol be prepared Volatile or Embrionate (ſee Quaeſt. 8. Thorem. in my Treatiſe of Opium) and as in the preparation of Narcotick Sulphur of Vitriol, be by it ſelf without any additament ſublimed (put in the Sulphur very leiſurely) that it may be freed from the Feces, afterward mixed with half ſo much pure Salt of Vitriol, and by Retort in fire of ſuppreſſion be at length diſtill'd, it will come forth in a bright red Oyl, which if mixed with a little diſtill'd vinegar, the powder will deſcend of a Scarlet colour, and the Spirit of Salt of Tartar mix it ſelf with the vinegar; this powder with cold water edulcorate, afterward extract it with ſpirit of wine in a hot place, with the veſſel very well cloſed; let it ſtand for eight days, and at length the moſt ſweet Eſſence of Sulphur of Vitriol will ſwim a top like unto Oyl, which alſo ſeparate from the ſpirit of wine and keep. This moſt pleaſant Eſſence of Sulphur of Vitriol, is equivalent in vertue with Tincture of Antimony, and is accompanied with wonderful Effects. Doſe from Gr. j to iv in water of Meliſſa; It expells the noxious humours of the body, provokes Venery, rectifies the Womb, and repells its inordinate motion, and in either Sex ſtrengthens the Generative Seed. In water of Wild Alexander it is as good; moreover the Dropſie it perfectly cures. The uſe of this Eſſence muſt be continued for ſome time.

After the abſolute Cure, roughneſs of the skin is often wont to remain; yet after the noxious humours ſhall be totally expell'd from the Centre to the circumference through inſenſible tranſpirations by the uſe of thoſe noble medicaments, at length all the ſcales and ſcabs will ſpontaneouſly fall off. Alluminous aſtringent Salt will help.

Nevertheleſs, the more exterior hard ſcabs will ſtill remain; theſe afterward are mitigated and mollified by Bathes made of Emollient Herbs; but the moſt perfect and abſolute levigation of the ſkin is perfected by annointing after bathing with Oyl of Vipers or Land-ſnakes: The caſt ſkin of a Viper or Land-ſnake hath the ſignature of this Diſeaſe.

This Cure is confirmed in three principal perſons.

^[311] Elephantiaſie.

If Elephantiaſie be become habitual, becauſe the ſubſtances of the parts are hurt, and be as it were infected with a univerſal Caneer, it can by no means be cured; but if it be but beginning, and not derived by propagation from Parents to the Children, is it altogether curable.

Wherefore an order muſt be obſerved in diet, that moyſtning meats be eaten, and the body preſently purged with Choller reſiſting Medicaments, as Caſſia, Carthamus, Diaſebeſten, and others; and if ^[312] thought fit a vein may be cut.

Then the humour muſt be digeſted with ſuch Medicaments as hinder melancholly, and are preſcribed to remove obſtructions of the Liver and Spleen. Afterward ſuch things as have power to expel theſe humours muſt be adminiſtred, continuing alwayes for three dayes the purging medicaments, for other three dayes uſe ſome aperient preparing Apozeme, and again purge; this do ſo often untill the body be exceedingly well purged, and wholly freed from all manner of evil digeſtion; often taking alſo Laxative Mercury, and Mercury with Sol. This being done, we come to ſuch things as correct the intemperance of the Liver, viz. to cooling Hepaticks and appropriates. Then we proceed to thoſe that remove the cauſe of the evil, and expel the abundance of evil humours exiſtant in the Superficies of the body.

Among all which this following preparation of Vipers obtains the priority, of which alſo above in the Chapter of Pthiſick. ℞. three or four Viper, pull off their ſkins, throw away the inteſtines, reſerve the heart, liver and head, put them in a glazed earthen pot, which cloſe on the top with its proper Covery, only let there be a ſmall hole in the middle of the Cover, that all the humidity may be exhaled from them, and they dryed fit to reduce to powder; or the ſame may more commodiouſly be done in an Oven or in Sand. To ℈ ij or ʒ j of this powder add root of Angelica ʒ ſs, Valerian ʒ ſs, adding two drops of Spirit of Vitriol. After taking this let the ſick ſweat in bed.

To this may be added Trochus of Vipers from ℈ ſs to ʒ j; alſo Quercetanus his Saccharine preparation of Vipers, or elſe Animal-Bezoar.

Alſo often in a day let the Sick take Alcohol of Serpents, mixt with a like quantity of Sugar. Opiates of it, with conſerve of Roſes, rinds of Citron, and flowers of Nymphaea, to which may be added ſome drops of Engliſh Aurum potabile, or Quercetanus his Celeſtial Mithredate may be often exhibited.

Drink may be emulſion of Melon-ſeeds, and ſeeds of Citrull, with a decoction of Sarſaparilla, ſo as in lb ij of water lb ſs of Sarſaparilla be boyled.

Alſo Vipers may be ſtifled in wine, and that wine drunk, as thus, put ſome Vipers in a large glaſs, pour upon them ſpirit of wine, or burnt wine, and leave them in it for eight dayes, then take them out. Of this wine, either by it ſelf, or mixt with others, the ſick may take often in a day, chiefly morning and evening; during the whole time of the Cure the ſick muſt abſtain from Salt.

Some perform the Cure after this manner; after univerſal and particular evacuation, the whole body muſt be annointed with this following Oyntment. ℞. Clarified Turpentine ℥ j and ſs, yolks of ſix Eggs, mix them; afterward add of Ceruſe moſt ſubtilly pulveriſate ℥ j and ſs, pour on of vinegar ℥ ij and ſs; make an Unguent, with which annoint the whole body; if any thing remain cleaving to the ſkin, waſh the skin with milk; with this Oyntment annoint the whole body twice or thrice after the going into a dry Bath: After the former annointing in Balneo, Cuppinglaſſes muſt be applyed to the Armes, Shoulders, and above the Knees: And with the following Oyntment annoint the whole body one day, and the next day with the foregoing Unguent, and ſo proceed till all the ſcabs and ſcurf be removed, and the skin remain ſmooth and dry, and then more Oyl of Bayes may be added to the following Oyntment, and the body as before again annointed: The Unguent is thus, ℞. Root of Elecampane ℥ ij, Althea ℥ ij and ſs, Porke-fat lb j and ſs, Lithargy of Gold, Maſtick, Olibanum, Sarcocolla, Myrrh, Hepatick-aloes, of each ʒ ij, Oyl of Cammomil, Dill, Bayes, of each ℥ ij, Turpentine ℥ j, liquid Storax, Freſh-butter, of each ℥ iij, Mercury ſublimate ℥ iij, Wax a convenient quantity, and according to Art make an Oyntment; afterward ℞. of this Unguent and Oyl of Bayes, of each ℥ iv, of Storax Calamita ℥ j; mix them, and with this annoint the whole body; if it be not ſtrong enough, more Oyl of Bayes may be added at pleaſure. If the Diſeaſe Tinea be alſo concomitant, pull the hairs.

If the Diſeaſe have continued long, it is beſt for the two following years, every Spring and Autumn to purge the body exceeding well, and if any thing ariſe in any part of the body, to annoint that part with the latter Unguont aboveſaid.

Lues Venerea.

Lues Venerea (Brother Baſilius Valentinus who lived in the time of Maximilian the Emperour, calls it Die neuue Krieger Kranckheit) unleſs it moſt apparently diſcover it ſelf by little ſwellings and whelks in moſt parts of the body, chiefly in the forehead, and obſcene parts, eſpecially by breakings out in the thighs toward the knees, doth very often lye hid, and although of no continuance is ſcarcely rightly Cured, or if inveterate difficultly aſſwaged.

Therefore accurate judgment is in this caſe required, for the knowledge of the diſtemper principally depends upon the confeſſion of the Patient himſelf, (the Phyſitian in enquiring muſt be circumſpectly wiſe, leaſt the Patient evade a real anſwer;) for beſide thoſe four manifeſt degrees diſtinguiſhed by Fernelius, there are more, which by reaſon of the community of ſymptoms with thoſe Diſeaſes are ſcarcely perceivable: All and every of which contagious copulation will declare, or the ſame committed with an infectious woman: If therefore the Patient be guilty of this, and alſo the ſymptoms be common, though this be unknown to the Phyſitian, it will be beſt, that all things may be rightly done, to proceed in the Cure, as if the Patient were infected with Lues Venerea.

Conſtantly therefore obſerve this Rule.

1. If any one have pains in the thighs, ſhoulders and middle Ligaments, though no other external ſignes be apparent, yet he may be judged infected.

2. If any be infected with Meaſels, Tetter, or Piles of the Fundament, and have Whelks or Scabs in the skin of the body, about the neck or head, though no dolour of the ligaments be, he by the general Rule may be cenſured with the ſame cenſure.

3. If Tumours, Piles, and hidden Hemrodes poſſeſs the fundament, or obſcene parts, whether dolours of the joynts be or be not, by the general Canon, from the number of the infected with this Diſeaſe he cannot be excluded.

4. In a body otherwiſe moſt lively, if great miſhapen Warts be, eſpecially in the hands; alſo if they appear in the lips and feet; if the Canon be obſerved, he ſhall ſcarcely be judged free from infection.

5. If one be afflicted with Cambuca, or after Copulation the paſſage of the Yard be obſtructed with Tumours, with heat and inflammation, or if there be ulceration of the Yard, or if he be afflicted with dolours of the joynts and head, or if not, yet he cannot but be numbred with the infected.

6. If one be troubled with Bubo's, and ſcabbineſs about the privities, if he be, or be not, afflicted with dolour of the joynts, he can ſcarcely according to the Rule be pronounced free from infection.

7. Although none of all theſe be, and the body appear wholly clear; yet if in changes of the Moon, Air and Weather, the body be afflicted with dolours in the extremities, as hands and feet; yea, alſo in the head, although the Patient acknowledge his being but once guilty, he hath the beginnings of this Diſeaſe growing upon him.

From theſe ſigns and certain tokens of any infection much benefit may accrue; of great benefit alſo would it be rightly to know the time of the Cure; therefore the Diſeaſe new or lately contracted, from the inveterate of long continuance ſhould be diſtinguiſhed rightly; for the former requires more ſhort and eaſie, the latter more long and Artificial Cure. The foundation and baſis of the Cure is placed in Mercury or Quick-ſilver duly and rightly prepared, in the uſe of which there is need of proper Vehicles, which may be ſupplyed with a decoction of Guaiacum-wood, root of Sarſaparilla (the ſtrings in the root Sarſaparilla muſt not be thrown away, for they are of excellent vertue) root of China, Lign-Saſſafras, and ſhavings of Oak-wood, in theſe-caſes is of excellent uſe among the poor ſort, ſometimes better than Lignum-Sanctum.

Note. Water of Arſeſmart, gathered the latter end of September, and the beginning of October, and diſtill'd, by a certain propriety much helps in this caſe: See Platerus of foulneſs of the skin; alſo ſee the Marrow of diſtillations of Syrups and Spirits.

The late taken Infection but of one years growth, muſt be cured after this manner:

1. Exhibit Mercurius dulcis from Gr. xvj to xx or xxx, this continue for two or three dayes, not encreaſing, but rather diminiſhing the Doſes; afterward Hydroticks may be uſed in the uſual decoctions, if need be.

2. With Mercurius dulcis expel the impurities of the body, and then again have recourſe to Hydroticks.

Hydroticks are Spirit of Guaiacum, Mixtura ſimplex, Crollius his Treaclewater, alſo Arcanum of Arſeſmart. In Diet Salt, which is the Conſerver of our Balſome; evilly therefore do Phyſitians prohibit the uſe of common Salt, in thoſe that are afflicted with the French Sickneſs. In the heat of the day the ſick may walk in the Air.

But if the Diſeaſe be plainly inveterate, theſe light gentle Medicaments are of little uſe, chiefly if the ſymptomes be urgent and very troubleſome, and the whole body aſſaulted on every ſide with the Diſeaſe it ſelf.

Here Mercurial purgations are of principal uſe.

Sweatings may be provoked with Mercurials, but not unleſs fixed or prepared into Spirits.

Among purging Medicaments, Crollius his ſublimate Mercury obtains the priority: Alſo the Arcanum of Coralls.

A Vomit is very neceſſary to looſen the ſpittle.

Note. In the inveterate Lues, although purgations are appointed only with Mercury, yet they are not to be repeated once or twice and ſo left, but are to be often reiterated for three or four dayes, continually encreaſing the Doſe daily from a leſſer to a greater, ſo as from the exhibition thereof ^[313] Salivation (in Salivations it ſometimes happens the Sick are worſt of all, but the cauſe is occult; therefore the Phyſitian ought to be honeſt) may either ſpontaneouſly follow, or elſe further be provoked; this procured is as it were a moſt certain ſign of the future recovery, therefore not to be prevented, for in it the Cure conſiſts. This vidently obſerved and provoked, make a Maſtick ℈ j, and ſome Gr. from iij to viij of Mercur. dulcis ſublimate, with Honey made up into Paſtills and chewed. The uſe of this muſt not be above eight hours.

Having this ſign, thence forward omit purgations (but not before four dayes, that in the firſt dayes Salivation may be moved,) and look to the excoriation of the mouth, jawes and tongue, (Food eaſie to ſwallow ſhould be eaten, as nutritive bothes, ſharp things muſt carefully be avoided) a Gargariſme made only with Salt and common-water will be ſufficient, with which the mouth muſt be often waſht hot for ſeveral hours; and ſo proceed.

Notwithſtanding care muſt be taken leaſt the flux of Salivation be too ſoon reſtrained, (Note, aſtringent Gargariſmes mediate in Salivation) which is hardly to be feared as long as the aforeſaid Gargariſme is in continual uſe, which rather helps then hinders that Flux. Leaſt the ſpittle be ſwallowed in ſleep, put the knot of a handkerchif firſt moyſtned in brine between the teeth, ſo as by the opening of the mouth, the filthy matter may have more liberal paſſage. By the ſpontaneous ceſſation of which, if the more evident ſymptoms alſo ceaſe, the Cure indeed is thus far well performed; if otherwiſe, recourſe muſt either be had to the aforeſaid mundefying Mercurial, and Salivation again procured, or Diaphoreticks only (alwayes Mercurial) may be uſed.

Merourial Diaphoreticks are two, (red ſpirit of Mercury, and ſpirit of Mercurius ſimplex) the white and the red; either is made of ſublimate Mercury, but with diverſe operations: One is of this kind, ℞. Sublimate or Cryſtaline Mercury moſt pure, one part, red Argilla three parts, pulveriſate the Mercury very fine, then mix it with the aforeſaid earth, work them ſtrongly together with common water, ſo as they may incorporate and become one maſs. Of this make little balls not unlike ſuch as are wont to be play'd with dry theſe diligently in the ſhade, not in the Sun. Then in a glaſs Retort, (the Receiver need not be very large, for the Spirit will be little, and not very ſtrong) diſtill it in ſand, and with fire of ſuppreſſion for two hours, with more ſtrong fire force it, (yet leiſurely) and the excellent ſpirit of Mercury will come forth. In the end ſome of the remaining Mercury will be ſublimed, which at the end of the operation gather, and mix it with freſh red earth; make it up into balls, and dry it as before, and then by the uſual diſtillation urge the ſpirit, repeat the operation till all the ſublimed Mercury be reduced to a liquor ſomewhat ſharp in taſte, which preſerve in a veſſel well cloſed, and it will never looſe its ſtrength.

The red ſpirit, or red Oyl of Mercury, is thus prepared; ℞. Of moſt pure ſublimed Quick-ſilver, what quantity you pleaſe, grind it upon a marble to an impalpable powder, which with a like quantity of filings of Iron, put upon a glaſs plate, ſet it in ſome cold moiſt place for certain weeks (in the months of May, June and July) and it will be reſolved into a yellow Oyl, which diligently gather. From the remaining Caput mortuum (from the Feces not calcined) without fire (otherwiſe it will evaporate) extract a Salt. By the benefit of common water extract a Salt both from the Iron and the Mercury, which again coagulated joyn with the Oyl, and the colour will be converted like Cold or Saffron, this coagulate. This Oyl with its own Salt diſtill in a low Cucurbit (the lower the better) in ſand untill the water aſcend clear, which being diſtill'd off, augment the fire, and a redneſs will aſcend into the Limbeck like to Saffron, which may partly be gathered by a Receiver through the neck of the Limbeck (this muſt not be too long) part thereof will ſtick in the Limbeck like butter. Therefore urge the diſtillation with more ſtrong fire, untill no more will aſcend into the Limbeck. Cool the veſſel, and take off the Limbeck, and pour into the Cucurbit the Phlegm before diſtill'd, ſo as if any redneſs be lifted up to the ſides of the Cucurbit, it may with that water be waſhed off, and joyned with what remains in the bottom; which being done put on the Limbeck again, and repeat or renew the former diſtillation. As ſoon as the Limbeck begins to wax hot by the ſubtle vapours aſcending, that which was contained in the Limbeck will by little and little diſſolve and paſs through the neck into the Receiver exceeding red in colour, which with acurate diligence gather and joyn with the former red diſtill'd Oyl; when no more redneſs can be diſtill'd off, remove the Receiver, and in another gather the Phlegm, as in the firſt diſtillation; this being done again encreaſe the fire, that the remaining redneſs may be gathered, which will partly again be diſtili'd, and partly remain in the Limbeck: This muſt be provoked as often as need is.

Either of theſe Diaphoreticks is of great uſe, chiefly the red, of which Gr. j or ij in Treacle-water, Mixtura ſimplex, in ſpirit of Guaiacum, or with other due vehicles exhibited, as Decoction of China, but eſpecially in water of Arſaſmart, (if you pleaſe Tobacco water may be added) expells by ſweating whatſoever is noxious in the body, ſcarcely moveable by other Medicines: Whelks readily fall off, the little Tumours are diminiſhed, Dolours abated, and fetid remaining Ulcers dryed and conſolidated.

But if they be more contumacious, with a gentle annointing outwardly with this Oyl, only by touching them with a feather, they are happily cured. This Oyl is alſo uſeful in high putrid and fiſtulous Ulcers, alſo in the head when very much infected: For the affected parts being but once or twice touched with the ſaid Oyl, and by ſome of it inwardly taken ſweating provoked, a little after they are moſt happily-cured.

There is no Lues ſo obſtinate, but it gives place to theſe, where ſtrength is, to admit of ſufficient ſweating, which is alwayes required.

The white ſpirit is of like vertue, only ſomewhat more remiſs, yet by certain continuation it overcomes the evil it ſelf, and at length all ſymptomes are mitigated.

By theſe therefore hitherto named, the moſt inveterate Lues Venerea may eaſily be cured, if all other things rightly correſpond, that thence forward the Phyſitian need not be much diſturbed by the perillous appearance of ſymptoms, ſince with diligent care the moſt dangerous may be removed.

Sometimes from the French Sickneſs evilly cured, there are certain Reliques remaining, which as the off-ſpring of ſymptoms are very ſtrongly fixed: Alſo ſometimes the Sick ſeek help of women Phyſitians, not of ſuch as be ſlow and ignorant, but of ſuch as indeed be curious and diligent, wherein may ſome neceſſaries be omitted, or errour committed: Where it is ſo, there is need either to ^[314] revoke the former method, or have recourſe to another to ſupply the defect.

For oftentimes by the multitude, and frequency [•] [〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉] the Phyſitian had need be better inſtructed, partly that he may rightly, and partly that he may honeſtly deceive the Patient, not after vulgar medicalments are found ſcarcely enough efficacious, raſhly to decline them, but in the uſing or refuſing them, circumſpectly proceed: Since that for the moſt part the introducing a ſtrange Gueſt occaſions diſturbance, and that which ſhould be mitigated is rather augmented; Nature deſires preſent Auxiliaries, chiefly where malignant fluxious obſtruct the method of mediating, or ſend forth new ſymptoms; as piercing dolours, alſo Ulcers, chiefly of the jawes and neck; likewiſe tumours, and hard contracted knottineſſes, ſo ſtrongly radicated, as if by Divine appointment they were not to be removed. It ſometimes happens after the Cure is inſtituted again and again, yea, ſometimes in the courſe of the Cure it ſelf, that other Auxiliaries are abſolutely needful, of which we treat in order.

Dolour of the head in the inveterate Lues, is ſeldom or never perfectly removed by Medicines. Likewiſe dolours of the joynts after effecting the Cure do very often return.

Yet there is alſo another Oyl of Mercury in caſes of this kind exceeding profitable, it removes venereal fluxions from the head, and other inferiour parts; nevertheleſs externalls muſt alſo be applyed.

Diaphoretick Oyl of Mercury.

This ſaid Oyl of Mercury is thus made; ℞. Moſt pure ſublimate Mercury, what quantity you pleaſe, reduce it to powder; and upon tin plates, (viz.) iron plates tinn'd over, diſſolve it per deliquium; diſtill the Solution with ſpirit of wine ſo long, (viz. by often cohobating) as untill the ſpirit wax tart, which keep for uſe. Doſe from Gr. ij to vj, in decoctions or appropriate vehicles.

Externalls are Plaiſters, ſuch is that noble Magiſtral Vigonis of Frogs; of which Platerus makes mention in his Lib. 3. of Obſervations, of Defaedation pag. 679. This plaiſter muſt be applyed to the head (the head being firſt ſhaved) and worn till the dolours be removed; yet the plaiſter muſt be often renewed, for by reaſon of the moyſture it draws from the head it will quickly be vitiated. The like plaiſters are in uſe by Practioners. Theſe plaiſters in dolours of the joynts are alſo exceeding convenient.

Indeed the Bathes deſcribed by Ruland Cent. 10. Curat. 2. do in this caſe yield ſome relief.

Moreover cavities of the jaws, with excoriation and loſs of the Ʋvula, when malignant Ulcers invade and reach cloſe to the Noſe it ſelf, theſe cannot be remedied but by perpetual and malignant fluxings with heat and great torture.

It is judged the Cure of theſe may be perfected ſometimes by internal medicaments, yet often after many internal remedies have been tryed, they have proved unſucceſsful.

Here Gargariſms and other Oyntments are highly commended. Moſt excellent is the Gargariſm deſcribed for affects of the mouth, which mundeſies and dryes.

But if this neither effect any thing, the green water treated of in the ſame place, being applyed with a pencil or cotton to the jaws by touching and moiſtning their Cavities, doth wholly cleanſe the exulceration, and egregiouſly effects the Cure.

Sometimes they are ſo malignant, as by theſe they are not abated, chiefly if they penetrate far, and come to the bones of the palate.

Moſt excellent is the Solution of Gold, after this manner:

℞. Of Salt fuſe, purified Salt, and roch-Salt, of each ℥ j, add half a book of Leaf-gold, grinde them together prudently, imbibing them with ſome drops of Spirit of Vitriol, and long grind them upon a Marble. Upon this mixture in a ſmall Cucurbit pour ſpirit of wine to cover it two fingers, leave it for ſome time in aſhes, the veſſel being very well cloſed, afterward boyle it a little that the Salts may be diſſolved, but the ſpirit will wax yellow. Then draw off the Spirit of wine by a Limbeck, till it be dry. Pour on freſh ſpirit of wine, and again digeſt it in aſhes, and ſo the leaf-gold will be reſolved by the ſpirit of wine, and the Salts be left in the bottom. Repeat this extraction the ſecond and third time, untill all the gold be plainly reſolved and extracted. Laſtly, by diſtillation draw off the ſpirit of wine till the gold be dry, upon which pour moſt pure ſpirit of Turpentine to cover one or two fingers; leave it for eight dayes in a hot place, untill all the gold be diſſolved. With this diſſolved gold touch the affected place with cotten twice a day for ſome time, (at firſt it ſeems to corrode, but by little and little it abates) and moreover uſe Gargariſms, and you will ſee the deſired cure quickly follow. The ſame ſolution and extraction of gold is powerful in external Ulcers, not remedied by other Medicines: (Mercury hath a famous incarnative force:) Of like vertue is common Oyl, in which red ſublimate Mercury is tranſmuted by boyling, and the Oyl it ſelf will at length become very black.

In Venereal Tumours, contracted hardneſs, and huge knottineſſes of the bones, and grievous dolours, for the moſt part more vehemently afflicting by night, the plaiſters above mentioned are very powerful. Alſo that of Platerus Part 3. Praxi. pag. 505 is of no ſmall vertue. Yet moſt excellent is this following: ℞. Ʋnguent. Aureum Officin. ℥ iij, Mercury ſublimate ℥ j; mix theſe, and with a linuen cloth apply it to the part for a day or two; but the knotted place muſt firſt be waſhed with red wine, and ſo the knots will happily abate. Yet in very old Tumours, and of long continuance, it muſt be longer continued, but not by application in form of a plaiſter, but by annointing only twice or thrice a day as long as need ſhall be.

The Dolours and Tumours being removed, ſupple the affected place with a cloth annointed with unſalted butter, and waſh it with wine; ſo the Tumour will not only be removed, but all vitious humours extracted totally from the tumorous member, and afterward tumours of this kind will ſeldom or never grow again, (if the tumour abate not, it may be opened, expreſt and cleanſed.) I had an Example of this in the arm of a moſt Noble Woman.

Foulneſs of the ſkin is manifold, (viz.) Welkes, little Bladders, Warts, Sores, Scabs, Meaſels, Tetters, and other various and innumerable Species, which receive their variety from the difference of Subjects.

For without controverſie there is in the external habit of the body almoſt as many Species of Lues Venerea to be found, as there are individualls; the venome is ſo tempered with the humours of the body themſelves, or rather with the blood, that whatever variety of Salts domineer in the blood, or lye hid therein, as many diverſities alſo outwardly appear, flouriſhing like fruit, directing themſelves to Nature, and undermining her roots.

All theſe external vices of the skin, by internal Cures chiefly Mercurial, are for the moſt part abated and healed; yet very often the contumacy of the Diſeaſe is ſuch, and ſo highly radicated, that by internal Medicaments, which indeed may reach to the external parts, they cannot be removed, where the whole evil is as it were tranſplanted and radicated in the habit of the body. That therefore in theſe caſes the diligence of the Phyſitian may be manifeſt, He muſt thus proceed:

1. Whelks, and other vices of the Face, are thus Cured.

℞. Quick-ſilver ℥ iv, Silver ℥ ij, diſſolve theſe apart in Aqua fortis, afterward joyne the ſolutions, and from the ſolutions diſtill a water by Retort or Cucurbit in ſand with ſtrong fire. The Liquor drawn off, diſtill in Balneo, untill no more is ſeen to come forth, the remaining liquor keep for uſe. With this liquor touch the Whelks, Warts, Bladders, &c. apart daily, or only once, and at length they will wax black, and the Salts dye; leave them ſo (without any other annointing) for four dayes, and the cruſted skins will freely fall off: if they fall not, annoint them with freſh butter, and this will preſently be effected: After this, ℞. Sugar of Saturn diſſolved in Roſe-water, and with it annoint the places, (with a ſmall feather, before it be nine times uſed they will be healed) where the Whelkes, &c. were, and they will quickly be Cured, the blemiſhes and red ſpots alſo vaniſh.

2. Of like vertue is Oyl of Verdegreaſe made per diliquium:

℞. Verdegreaſe one part, Salt Nitre two parts; mix them, and in a diſh ſet fire of it with a cole or paper, afterward what remains diſſolve in a cold moiſt place, or put it in a Hogs bladder; tye the bladder very cloſe, and plunge it in water, and ſo it will quickly be diſſolved, (uſe this with Cotton.) The uſe is the ſame with the former.

Scabs, Meaſels, Tetters, alſo clefts in the palmes of the hands, and ſoles of the feet, hardly exterminable by the preceding univerſal medicaments, may thus be very well cured: ℞. Hogs-greaſe what quantity you pleaſe, mix it with Oyl of Tartar made per diliquium, untill the Ʋnguent be pretty ſharp, which by the taſte may be judg'd of: With this Ʋnguent annoint the ſaid parts morning and evening.

But if by the uſe of this Oyntment, little good be done, inſtead of the Oyl of Tartar, mix Oyl of Vitriol with the Hogs-greaſe, and make it more ſharp. If this alſo be not ſufficient, ℞. Sublimate Mercury ℥ ſs, in an earthen glaſed veſſel, boyle it in lb j and ſs of water of Arſeſmart (Plantane water is alſo good) untill the ſublimate Mercury be plainly diſſolved, then ſtrain it, and keep for uſe. With this ſolution daily annoint or touch the affected places, and they will be Cured: See alſo of this water below.

Note, Mercury with ſpirit of wine (which by ſome Chymiſts is wont to be uſed) muſt not be uſed to annoint with; ^[315] for this Mercury inflames the blood, and carries it from the moſt remote parts of the heart, whence ſpitting of blood, and other moſt grievous ſymptoms, and at length the deſtruction of the Patient is alſo procured.

External Ulcers from Lues Venerea are moſt exquiſitely cleanſed with Oyl-Olive impregnated, as aforeſaid, with the red ſpirit of ſublimate Mercury; inſtead of the Oyl-Olive may be uſed Oyl of Poppy expreſt, which is as good or better; or they may be mundefied with this Oyntment. ℞. The yolk of an Egg boyled till it be hard, then take ℥ j of the beſt honey, moiſten it gently in a pan over the fire, and with a peſtle mix the yolk diligently with the honey, beat it well together till it come to the conſiſtency of an Ʋnguent of a dusk or dark red colour, which uſe: But if you would render the ſame more ſharp, mix with it carefully ʒ j, or ℈ ij of ſublimate Mercury. This Oyntment in putrified Ulcers, as alſo in Fiſtula's ariſing from this Diſeaſe, is exceeding profitable and powerfully cleanſing; which notwithſtanding muſt be continually uſed till all the putrified parts be healed.

But if there be need of further cleanſing, recourſe muſt be had to the former Medicaments. Ʋnguentum Aegyptiacum is vulgarly uſed, but with ſmall ſucceſs, (by reaſon of the Verdegreaſe;) for it operates in theſe Ulcers rather by corroding then ſeparating: Moreover the Ʋnguentum Aegyptiacum infects the bones with blackneſs, which by all means ſhould diligently be avoided: But the foregoing Unguents do not ſuch things. Note, Where the bone is corrupted the Cure is in vain, unleſs the filth be alſo expell'd, either by the help of Chyrurgery, or the uſe of Mercurial water.

After the Ulcers are well cleanſed, conſolidate them with the following plaiſter, which is famous, and in other putrified Ulcers cleanſed very profitable. The ſame plaiſter cures Ulcers, that are not too deep. Moreover it is a moſt excellent Epulotick and Incarnative. It is thus made; ℞. The beſt Lythargy pulveriſate ℥ iv, Oyl-Olive ℥ viij, boyle them gently over the fire to a brown colour; which being done melt ℥ ij of wax in another ſmall veſſel, and pour it when melted upon the Lythargy, ſtir it with a ſpoon, mix it diligently, and make it up.

But if the Ulcers be very contumacious, as they are wont to be, this following playſter may be uſed:

℞. Lithargy ℥ ij, Oyl of Olives, of Linum, of each, ℥ iij, boyle them to a brownneſs, mix it with melted honey, and then add powder of Myrrh ℥ j, Lapis Calaminaris, Tutia pulveriſate, of each ℥ ij, (not prepared by Extinction) mix theſe without fire, and keep for uſe. Theſe indeed are profitable in drying and healing Ulcers; yet it happens often that the French Ulcers are not perfectly cured by Medicaments of this kind: In this Caſe moſt excellent is this following Oyntment. ℞. Aloes-hepatick ℥ ij, Crocus of Iron ℥ ſs, Frankincenſe ʒ ij, Mummy ʒ j and ſs, Honey ℥ j, Turpentine ℥ ſs, the yolk of one Egg; mix theſe, and beat them up to an Oyntment, which apply to parts affected; after the uſe of either of the aforeſaid cleanſing Ʋnguents, this may be put with lint or otherwiſe into the holes of Ulcers, or other noxious cavities.

Moreover in Lues Venerea Buboes are wont to appear about the Groines, chiefly when bodies thus affected are alſo afflicted with malignant Feavers.

Although Buboes of this kind are ſymptoms of the Peſtilential Feavers, for the venome diſcharges it ſelf by the inferiour emunctuories to the ignoble place; yet ſuch as theſe, without the time and manner of infection, among Peſtilential ſigns and ſymptoms are not to be numbred; for they appear often in colour of blood, and indeed otherwiſe they ſeldome or never appear in the moſt grievous venereal-ſickneſs, as if by an occult property in the habit of the body, the noxious, venomous humours were thruſt out to the Groines, as ſtrange Gueſts.

By this means therefore theſe kind of Tumours of Lues-venerea, are diſtinguiſhed from Tumours attending the Peſt.

The way of Curing Buboes of this kind is moſt plain:

1. Ripen the Bubo with a plaiſter of Diaculon, (for there is alwayes need of ripening) or an ^[316] Owle moyſtned in vinegar, and applyed to the Bubo, when it begins to ſwell remove it, and apply another; continue applying the Owle or the plaiſter till the Bubo be ſoftned; then with a penknife open it, and expreſs the corrupt filth and blood. After this an Opodeldoh muſt be applyed, which will not ſuffer the Ulcer at all to cloſe, till it be perfectly healed from the bottom.

Moreover in this very Cure, as in all other ſymptoms of Lues-venerea, no part of the internal Cure muſt be at all omitted: For it is known that often in this kind of Tumours of the Groine, the only repeating of the inward uſe of Mercury (ſublimed Merc. or Oyl of Merc.) hath in time removed them, ſo as by the Mercurial operation internally the courſe of the evil is wholly exterminated.

The lately contracted Lues-venerea hath a Chryſtaline ſymptom, ſo called, (viz.) a little tranſparent bladder growing upon the gland of the privy part, whence it is ſo denominated.

If this be not exquiſitely Cured with proper Remedies, it is mortal. It will not abide a ſtroke, nor will it admit of conſolidation, though Remedies properly helpful in other venereal nlcerations be applyed.

The Spirit of Tobacco is here only commended, nevertheleſs the internal Cure muſt be alſo adminiſtred; ſo at length all things will moſt happily be accompliſhed; where this bladder is firſt mortified (the bladder already mortified, being but only touched with the ſpirit three or four times doth preſently vaniſh) there touch it five times at moſt with the ſpirit of Tobacco, and it will ſpontaneouſly fall off, and this muſt be done while the Patient lies down; otherwiſe a very gentle touch of the ſpirit of Tobacco will cauſe him to fall, (that is, it benums, and ſo cauſes the party to fall) See above of the ſpirit of Tobacco.

By this method of Curing a Friend of mine confeſſed he gained 1000 Duckets of Gold; I may ſay, and truly affirm, that in all my whole practiſe, no Cure had more happy and proſperous ſucceſs then this, which I now perfectly and candidly deliver and communicate to you.

In the Cure of Lues-venerea various wayes of curing are deviſed by ſundry men.

Among vulgar wayes this following is moſt approved:

1. Purge the body with ſome Apozeme or Opiat; vulgarly is only uſed Confection of Hamech, with Electuary of Diacarthamus, or with ʒ iij and Gr. v of juice of Roſes in a common purging decoction.

2. After purgation, if great pain in the head be, a vein may be opened, otherwiſe by no means.

3. Then make an Unguent of freſh Hogs greaſe, if it may be had, or of that which hath been long kept, if not rank or ſalted, the quantity of lb j or more, and ℥ ij of Quick-ſilver or more in juice of Lemmons, or which is better, mortified in Turpentine.

With this Ʋnguent annoint the ſhanks and knees before a furnace, or other good fire, and if the Diſeaſe be vehement, the back alſo.

4. Which being done provoke ſweat leiſurely, by encloſing the ſick in ſome encloſure proper for this Diſeaſe, to which about the feet muſt be put burning coles, that he may ſweat the better; it is convenient to do this in ſome hot or well cloſed chamber, where no air may come in, that the evacuation may be perfect. Annoint the Patient once a day for the firſt three dayes (viz.) in the morning betimes; this may be continued four or five mornings; afterward uſe it twice a day, that is to ſay, in the morning, and three hours after dinner: Afterward again continue the annointing in the mornings only, untill a ^[317] Ptyaliſme, or ſpitting much, begin to appear, as ſoon as this appears forbear annointing, yet not untill you ſee the ſpittle flow out of the mouth in abundance; then be ſure to forbear annointing, and keep the Patient alwayes in Bed, or in a Stove, untill the Ptyaliſme ceaſe; which if it continue above eight or nine dayes, make a Gargariſme of aſtringents, as Mouſe-ear, Myrtleberries, Knotgraſs, Pomegranate flowers, to which add a little Aqua-mortua, with ſome honey of Roſes, or Aqua-mortua alone allayed with a decoction of Guaiacum, and the mouth waſht therewith.

Alſo at that time the gums and whole mouth may be ſo inflamed, that the ſick can eat nothing, but a little bread firſt moyſtned in broth. As ſoon as the Ptyaliſme ceaſes, the teeth and gums muſt be waſhed, as aforeſaid.

While theſe things are doing, drink may be wanted, which will be beſt to be made of a decoction of Guaiacum, or the like.

Alſo during the whole time of the Cure, let the ſick abſtain from all ſalts, and if poſſibly he can from common Salt.

As ſoon as the Flux ceaſes, let liquids be forborn, and boyled meats uſed; for ſeveral dayes let him drink twice of a decoction of Guaiacum, or ſuch like as this.

℞. Shavings of Lignum Sanctum lb j, bark of the ſame ℥ iv, make an infuſion in lb xij of common water for twelve or twenty four hours; boyle it till half or three parts be conſumed; of which when ſtreined the ſick may commodiouſly take for each Doſe ℥ iij or v. The remainder of the decoction in other lb xij of common water boyle a little. To this may be added a little Cinnamon, Liquoriſh and Raiſons. Let this ſecond decoction be uſed inſtead of drink. The twice taking the firſt decoction for provoking ſweat, muſt be done in the morning, and three hours after dinner alwayes in a Bed or Stove after the taking it.

It is beſt, that every fifth or ſixth day the body be purged, during the whole time of the Cure, with Confection of Hamech, or Citron; Diacarthamus, or with juice of Roſes, if he be poor, but if rich, a Magiſtral Syrup or Apozeme may be made.

Alſo from the beginning, for meat it may ſometimes be convenient to eat laxative fruits, as Prunes, Figs, boyled Appl[•]s, &c.

If dolour be in any part, apply to the dolorous part a plaiſter of Vigonis, with Mercury, which with reſpect to the vehemency of the ſymptome may be doubled, trebled, or four-fold.

If Ulcers be, gently annoint them with Aqua fortis, or, which is more commodious, with Oyl of Sulphur or Vitriol [〈◊〉] But if the uſe of this be not agreeable to the Cure; or the Patient, by reaſon of buſineſs, cannot conveniently abide at home, uſe this following: ℞. Root of common Galangal, Succory, ſower Sorrel, Scabious, Betony, Sarſaparilla, of each ℥ j, of the greater Raiſons ʒ x, Herb Succory, Scabious, Bittony, Ground-pine, Pimpernel, of each one handfull, Maiden-hair ſs a handful. Aniſeeds, Seeds of Melons, of each ʒ j and ſs, Cordial flowers three parts; make a decoction with a convenient-quantity of water; of this when ſtrained ℞. lb ij, in which boyle leaves of Oriental Bena, Seeds of Carthamus bruiſed, of each ℥ jj, Hormodactylls ℥ j and ſs, AgarichTrocheſate, Epithymon, of each ℥ ſs; in this when ſtrained diſſolve ſolutive ſyrup of Roſes ℥ iv, ſyrup of Violets ℥ iij, Honey of Roſes strained ℥ ij; make an Apozeme for eight Doſes, in the mornings, or as ſhall be judged moſt proper for operation: Or a decoction may be made with Sena leaves only, and a like quantity of Hermodactylls, with half a part of the root of Sarſaparilla, and a little Roſemary: Alſo the third day, before and after the taking of the Apozeme, a ſmall Pill of Turpentine may be ſwallowed of Gr. vj, or more, according to the Conſtitution of the Patient. Mercury precipitated with Aqua fortis and ſalt water; or Mercury precipitate with Sol, from Gr. iij to v; or only the common red precipitate Mercury, by iterated ablution edulcorated from all its Acrimony.

The Sick may take the Apozeme at four a clock in the morning, and abſtaine from eating or drinking till nine or ten, or if poſſibly he can till noon; Eight dayes after taking the Mercury, make the following decoction: ℞. Root of Sarſaparilla freſh lb ſs, ſhavings of Lignum Sanctum ℥ iv, China not corrupted ℥ ij; infuſe theſe in lb x of water for twenty four hours, afterwards boyle it till two parts be conſumed: Of this when ſtrained give the ſick ℥ iv, with ſix drops of the Oyl of Sulphur, and let him ſweat either in a Stove, or elſe in Bed, in the morning betimes, or three hours after dinner; continue the uſe of this ten dayes, if the Diſeaſe be not very inveterate, but if it ſo be, for fifteen dayes.

Sometimes Mineral Bezoar may be given to provoke ſweating more freely; this ſweating is beſt in a Stove, in which a hole muſt be left for his eyes and noſe, that he may be better breath; as ſoon as he comes into the Stove make a ſuffumigation with Cinaber of Antimony, or in defect thereof, with common Cinaber, in quantity ʒ j, and with red Storax Calamita ʒ vj (Sulphur ℥ ſs, Oyl of Lignum Sanctum ʒ j,) or with a little Turpentine make Trochus's: After he hath well ſweated for one hour, let him go into a bed exceedingly well warmed, and there for half an hour, or as long as ſtrength will permit, continue ſweating. Then wipe off the ſweat very well with hot clothes, and the Patient may go to his uſual buſineſs.

Alſo it will be expedient, that the ſick wear a large plaiſter like a Stomacher, chiefly if the Diſeaſe be inveterate, made of the Plaiſter of Vigonis with Mercury, ſo as it may cover the parts of the precordia, and below the ſtomack, almoſt to the bottom of the belly.

Drink muſt be a decoction made of the remaining Sudorifick decoction aforeſaid with Liquoriſh, Cinamon, Raiſons, &c. prepared as may be rendred ſavoury to the Palate of the ſick.

It is beſt that he ſweat three hours afternoon, and early in the morning take a draught of the ſaid decoction, with ʒ j of Alcohol of Serpents, of which above in the Chapters of Aſthma, and of the Elephantiaſy; every fifth day let him purge with our Panchymagegon, to which may be added Gr. iv of ſublimate Mercury, or elſe he may purge only with Mercurius dulcis ſublimate.

If he have Ulcers, knottineſſes or eroſions, boyle Guaiacum untill the decoction be like thick milk; expreſs it, and with the expreſſion waſh them morning and evening, applying a plaiſter of Vigonis with Mercury double or treble; or the Plaiſters aforeſaid.

But if by theſe they be not removed, perfume them all with the above preſcribed Trochus's, and they will be cured; or mix the common red precipitate Mercury with the Aegyptian Ʋnguent to purge the Ulcers: Or elſe waſh them with this ſubſequent Mercurial water, of which alſo above.

Mercurial water.

℞. Sublimate Mercury ℥ ſs, beat it very ſmall in a mortar, pour upon this of Plantane water lb j and ſs, diſſolve it gently in Balneo, at length boyle it a little, and then by filtring ſeparate it from the Feces; afterward pour it into a tin pan that is very clean, and leave it for a very ſmall time, and the pan will become black therewith; this being done, pour the ſame water into another clean tin pan, ſo as the former may be cleanſed from its blackneſs; then when as the other pan ſhall alſo be made black, pour the ſame water again into the former pan. Repeat this often untill the pans be no more blackned with the water, but keep their uſual brightneſs, which will be after the tenth or twelfth time; Keep this water for uſe, which will be white of colour, uſe it to heal Ulcers ariſing from Lues Venerea, as well in the Mouth, as Yard; it is uſefull alſo in curing other Ulcers; likewiſe in cleanſing Cancers. But if you deſire it more ſtrong, ſix times infuſion in the pans will be ſufficient, this muſt be uſed by gently touching the Ulcers with a pencil.

Having proceeded thus far in the Cure, it is needful to appoint that the ſick keep himſelf warm, and go not into the cold air, during the time of the Cure.

If the Diſeaſe be but beginning, uſe the aboveſaid Apozeme with ſublimate Mercury, as we preſcribe; then uſe the aboveſaid Sudorifick for ſeveral mornings, yet without provocation of ſweat, rather after taking it let the Patient exerciſe himſelf, and uſe the ſecond decoction before mentioned with his meat inſtead of drink.

Alſo let him purge every fifth day, as above:

If the Gonorrhea be, it will be profitable to exhibit the green precipitate, or Gum Guaiacum, after which may be given to drink Turpentine waſht with water of Violets, and beaten with the yolk of an Egg, and rendred potable with a decoction of Sarſaparilla.

If decay of ſtrength be, Pearls diſſolved in the ſharp Liquor of Guaiacum, and the ſolution afterward from ℈ ſs to ℈ j, often exhibited, is very profitable. The diſtillation of the ſharp Liquor of Guaiacum is after the manner of ſpirit of Salt with a luted Retort in an open fire, (viz.) firſt a large capacious Receiver muſt be applyed, and with gentle fire a clear Liquor diſtill'd; the fire muſt be continued in the ſame conſiſtency of heat ſix or eight hours, then the ſpirits will begin to appear like clouds in the Receiver, which when perceived, the fire muſt be encreaſed, and ſo gradually continued till all the ſpirits are come forth, which is, when no more cloudineſs remains in the Receiver, but it wax clear as at firſt. This diſtill'd liquor pour upon freſh ſhavings of the wood Guaiacum, make it up as it were a paſte, and diſtill it by a Cucurbit in Balneo till it be dry: The liquor thus diſtill'd rectifie, and at firſt the phlegme will come forth unſavoury; as ſoon as ſome ſharp drops are perceived to come forth, change the Receiver, and receive the ſharp liquor apart. With this diſſolve pulveriſate Pearls, as they are otherwiſe wont to be diſſolved in Vinegar.

The green Precipitate (by ſome called green Lacerta) is thus made; diſſolve ℥ iij of Mercury in ℥ vj of Aqua fortis, and again diſſolve ℥ j of Copper in ℥ ij of Aqua fortis; joyn the ſolutions, and in ſand by Retort diſtill the Aqua fortis. Toward the end urge the fire more vehemently, that the greateſt part of the Corroſive ſpirits may be removed; that which remains in the bottome grind upon a marble, and with vinegar digeſt it in ^[318] ſand for ſix dayes; at length boyle it, that the moſt powerful part of Mercury may diſſolve in the vinegar; the vinegar thus impregnated pour off, and with gentle fire diſtill it to a dryneſs, then the green precipitate of Mercury will remain in the bottome. This is a Specifick in virulent Gonorrhea, and the French ſickneſs, exhibited from Gr. iv to viij in Conſerve of Roſes.

The Scurvy.

As Lues Venerea makes choice of the Liver as its proper ſeat, and from thence univerſally infects the blood; ſo the Scurvy takes poſſeſſion of the Spleen for its peculiar habitation: See Reuſnerus, Horſtius, and Sennertus.

It ſeems neither of theſe Diſeaſes was unknown to the Ancients, although by degrees or accidents, they are ſince become more ſharp, or more eminently apparent.

This is very familiar to ^[319] Sea-faring men, or ſuch as are carried beyond the Seas; the antecedent cauſes are vapourous ſalt ſpirits, devoid of their own Sulphur, elevated from the Sea by the ſtars, but not digeſted, which Seamen and Paſſengers attract by reſpiration and exſpiration.

Spirits of this kind firſt infect the Lungs, then the Liver it ſelf, and Vena Porta, at length the tartarous dregs adhering to the Spleen and parts adjacent, which parts, thoſe impurities thus derived, do as it were by an homogeneal conformity, of a ſaline principle, joyfully receive to themſelves, which do not only obſtruct the ſubſtance of the Spleen, but alſo all veins and paſſages in the ſame.

Hence follows Melancholly, Sadneſs, decay of ſtrength, wearineſs of the members, a change of the lively colour to a livid paleneſs; a Leprous hardneſs contracted in the ſkin, with ſmall ſcales breaking out thin, dry, and very hard. The Vertigo infects the head, ſleep is diminiſhed, that which is, is not Natural, ſometimes a ſlumbering is, but alwayes accompanied with anxiety and terrour; ^[320] the heart beats, and leanneſs conſumes the whole body; often in the beginning the Gums begin to wither, with blemiſhes and blew ſpots encompaſſed round about with whiteneſs like to Ulcerations, the teeth are looſe, and jawes of evil ſavour. In Men the Sperme is watery and thin, in Women the Menſes ſtop, or degenerate into a white flux; the muſcles and fleſh as it were conſumed inwardly contract a filth, and with ſubtle corroding humidity are affected. The Oeconomy of the Ventricle is either exceedingly diminiſhed, or elſe unavoidably injured.

The body outwardly, chiefly where the muſcles are moſt firm, is infeſted with blew ſpots, which ſoon vaniſh, and a little after appear elſe-where in the ſkin; the feet have watery ſwellings, with ſtinking Ulcers.

Females may be afflicted with this Diſeaſe fifteen or twenty years, Males are ſeldom troubled herewith more then ſeven or eight years.

When as in this Diſeaſe Obſtructions of the interiour Bowells, Liver and Spleen are chiefly powerful, and the Meſentery veins hereby receive prejudice, which uſually is wont to happen, before any thing elſe be done, the obſtructions muſt be removed.

Vitriolate Tartar inſtead of a digeſtive taken either in broths or decoctions, opens the firſt paſſages, and ſomewhat helps the ſecondary, which afterward are happily cleared by Specificum purgans, if continually for certain dayes it be drunk in Extract of Hellebore.

Note. Mercury muſt not in this caſe be uſed: For,

1. It aſcends to the ſuperiour parts, and ſo augments the fluxions, whence the ſymptoms are more powerfully manifeſt.

2. It here removes not Obſtructions, as it doth in Lues Venerea.

Antimoniats are in this place of ſingular uſe:

Specificks are, 1. Eſſence of Scurvy-graſs and Beecabunga.

Arcanums of theſe are highly commended.

2. Elixir-proprietatis of Paracelſus.

3. True Tincture of Coralls.

Inſtead of all theſe with mirable efficacy Tincture of Luna is ſometimes uſed, eſpecially where the head is weakned by ^[321] Scotomy.

Happily therefore thou maiſt effect the Cure of the Scurvy, though inveterate, if after the uſe of mundefying Medicines, recourſe be had to Specificks.

A decoction of China-root uſed for ordinary drink is very profitable; and alſo for Vehicles when Specificks are adminiſtred. To the poorer ſort a decoction of Lignum Sanctum with Scurvy graſs is very beneficial, to whom alſo Specificks muſt not be denied.

Note. Moſt happily the whole buſineſs may be diſpatcht, if, after the uſe of univerſalls, when Specificks are exhibited in the mornings; in the evenings before the Patient go to bed, be uſed certain dayes together Philoſophick-water, or Sulphur or Tincture of Tartar (Gr. j or ij at moſt) which Tincture of Tartar is extracted with Spirit of wine (that is, Tartariſate Spirit of wine:) See above in ſlowneſs of the belly, and my Notes to Crollius.

Falling out of the teeth, and ulceration of the Gums, is helped either generally or particularly by this Cure, as is aboveſaid. The approved green water above deſcribed in the Chapter of Ozaena, is in this caſe properly praiſed.

In Ulcers of the mouth water of Elecampane-root is of ſingular uſe. Alſo the incoagulate water after the laſt extraction of Specificum purgans; Doſe Gr. x: Of which hereafter in the Gangreen.

After the body is well corrected blemiſhes ſpontaneouſly fall off, therefore need no peculiar help.

Ulcers in the body, chiefly about the ſhanks, are cured in the ſame manner as we have already ſpoken.

Tops of Madder infuſed in wine are convenient, the infuſion being uſed to waſh the Ulcers, which, with the ſame in a decoction muſt afterward be fomented.

This Diſeaſe is often wont to return, eſpecially in ſome conſtitutions, where it lurks uneſpied and privily gets familiarity: But if the body be well cleanſed at the proper ſeaſons of the year, and orderly diet, with legitimate obſervation to avoid the ſix unnatural things, be appointed, it ſeldom or never can manifeſt its cruelty. For the moſt part thoſe whom it once thus invades, it very ſeldom forſakes. Yet from this evident Cure it is hoped, and indeed certainly known, that there is no Scurvy, how deformed ſo ever, but may (if other things correſpond) with an ingenious hand, and the right exhibition of Specificks, be perfectly cured: to which the exquiſite diligence and prudence of the Phyſitian, with a true deſire to perform things rightly, is alſo required.

The experience of this Cure is ſomewhat confirmed by the teſtimony of the Noble Weſt-Phalians, who ſtill ſend me ſome tokens of their gratitude. So much for the Scurvy, now follow Feavers, with their Cures.

Feavers.

In rightly Curing all Feavers, properly ſo called, this muſt principally be minded, that the Cure be not raſhly or diſorderly performed.

For although Specificks are ſaid to remove all peccant humours, in the Cure of every Diſeaſe, yet theſe without method or judgement exhibited, are of little or no vertue, for the ſettled impurities of the body by their innate power, do wonderfully oppoſe the Specificks; yet as alſo in all other Diſeaſes, ſo in this, theſe are not to be neglected.

In this place all the evacuating Medicines above preſcribed are of excellent uſe, yet ſo as the temperature of the body, age, ſex, and ſtrength be well conſidered.

Antimony is a purging Specifick in all Feavers, except the Hectick; the flowers of which rightly fitted and prepared expell all Feaveriſh impurities from the body: The flowers may be reduced to an Oyl; which by precipitation may be reduced to an Emetick powder, if the Baſis of the precipitation be Simple water; or into a powder only purging downward, if the Baſis of the precipitation be Oyl of Tartar.

Note well, whether the Oyl of Tartar after precipitation ſhould long be left, (with Crollius) or preſently be removed. The latter is affirmed, otherwiſe indeed the Antimony would be too much fixed.

Either of theſe powders in a juſt Doſe legitimately exhibited in intermitted and continual Feavers, mitigates them very much, chiefly if at firſt rightly other medicaments be adminiſtred, it moves and expells the very root of evil from the body.

Sometimes Obſtructions moſt obſtinate abide, in the Liver, Meſeraick veins, Spleen and Meſentery it ſelf, alſo in the Reins, which move and propagate the malignant humours, therefore they are diligently to be removed with one or other of the aforeſaid Evacuations, by often exhibitions.

In this caſe Digeſtives of Vitriolate Tartar, Cream of Tartar, Spirit of Tartar, Spirit of Vitriol, Aperient Penotums, and Spirit of Salt, are of excellent uſe; then which nothing can be more profitable, if adminiſtred in convenient Vehicles, and ſuch as are proper to remove obſtructions.

The Obſtructions thus reſolved and moved, mundefying Medicaments more rightly operate, and render the Cure of Feavers more proſperous.

There are alſo neceſſary Vomitories in this caſe, eſpecially in Feavers of the Ventricle, and Quotidians produced of Phlegm, wherein Aqua bened. often exhibited is ſingularly profitable.

Likewiſe in Tertians Antimonial Emetick-pills prepared rightly to procure vomiting; afterward by purgations the deſired Cure happily follows.

Quotidian Feaver.

In the Quotidian, from whence often the Hectick Feaver proceeds, after diſſolving the Fits, excellent is Mixtura ſimplex to expell the reliques of the Diſeaſe from out the whole body.

The intermitted Feaver.

In Feavers diſcontinued, in the beginning, not in the encreaſe of the Diſeaſe, while the evil as yet remains in the Ventricle, a purging Specifick of glaſs of Antimony is thus made. ℞. Glaſs of Antimony prepared in due ſeaſon, and pulveriſate ℥ ſs, Sugar Candy ℥ iv, Wheat flower ℥ iv, Saffron ℈ j; boyle them with common water over a gentle fire to the conſiſtency of a Poult is, care muſt be taken that it burn not, but be almoſt as dry as bread; then make it up into round balls, and keep it carefully: this will dure in its full vertue four years, afterward it contracts filth, and begins to decay. Uſe it in Feavers of this kind in the beginning of the Fit, as ſoon as any quaking in the joynts begins to be. Doſe in thoſe of ripe age ʒ j, In Women ℈ ij, in Children ℈ j, or ℈ ſs: See alſo below in the method of Curing Feavers.

Tertians intermitting.

There are Specificks very many, for Tertian intermitting Feavers, extant, both ſimple and compounded.

The Simple are,

1. Water of Tobacco, of which one or two ſpoonfulls exhibited before the Fit come, not omitting the aforementioned, doth at length wholly prevent the Fit.

Note. This water in Feavers for the moſt part cauſeth vomiting, which if given in all other Diſeaſes it ſeldome procures.

2. Root of Colts-foot ℈ j or ij in Malmſie wine, (in the Quartane it is alſo profitable) being taken ſix or ſeven hours before the Fit, vehemently provokes ſweat, and alſo vomiting is often procured thereby.

3. Crude Allum, of which ℈ j, or ℈ ſs, given in water or decoction of the leſſer Centaury five hours before the coming of the Fit, provokes ſweat, if poſſible. This in the Quartane cannot ſufficiently be commended.

4. Salt of Wormwood or Maſterwort duly prepared, Doſe ℈ ſs at moſt, given in water of the leſſer Centaury, before the coming of the Fit.

5. Oyl of black Pepper diſtill'd per veſicam, (this is a famous Cordial, cooling and ſweet with grateful humidity) of which Gr. iij or v, given a little before the Fit in water of Tobacco, or of the leſſer Centaury, removes the Feaver.

6. Shel fiſhes prepared, as teacheth Crollius, in Specificum Febrile.

7. Spirit of Salt Ammoniack; of which three drops unto ſix or ſeven given in water of the leſſer Centaury or Succory, five or ſix hours before the Fit, provokes ſweat exceedingly.

Compounds are,

1. Water of the Root of Maſterwort, which is thus made; ℞. Root of Maſterwort, and rich wine, of each a like quantity, digeſt theſe together in Balneo, in a body with a blind head; afterward diſtil them by a Limbeck in ſand; in the end of the diſtillation, beware it ſmell not of the fire. Of this give the Patient in the day he is free, and the next day three hours before the Fit, and ſo alſo the third day, the quantity of one ſpoonful, that ſweating may be moved, if poſſible. After the uſe of this Specifick the Fits ſeldome return.

2. Is Crollius his Compoſition of Oyl of Vitriol, and Salt or Spirit of Wormwood, given with Succory water?

3. Is the Compounded water of Piſ[•]res, which is made after this manner; ℞. Water of Strawberries, of the leſſer Centaury, of each lb ij, of Honey lb ij or iij, mix them in a Cucurbit broke off at the neck, bury this in an Ant hill up to the neck, leave it covered, and the Ants allured by the ſweetneſs of the Honey will ruſh by heaps into the veſſel[•]. After you have gathered of theſe a ſufficient quantity, take out the veſſel, ſtir them all very well together, and and by a Limbeck in aſhes, diſtil a water, which diligently keep. Doſe, half a ſpoonful at moſt, it muſt be given in the beginning of the Fit.

Note. This water (in Feavers only, as the water of Tobacco) doth ſometimes provoke vomiting vehemently; therefore it is worth while diligently to conſider the Nature of the Patient, whether he be Fit to endure vomiting, o[•] no; and whether the ſickly cauſe of the Feaver may fitly be expell'd by vomiting, and alſo whether the ſtrength of the Patient will permit.

For although this Specifick doth remove intermitting Feavers, yet if the Patient have no diſpoſition to vomiting, it were far better to leave it unuſed, then raſhly to cauſe detriment to enſue.

4. Salt of the leſſer Centaury, after this manner Compounded:

℞. Salt of the leſſer Centaury very well made ʒ j, Vitriolate Conſerve of Roſes, of Violets, of each ℥ j; mix theſe. Of this mixture give ʒ ij twice a day, eſpecially two or three hours before the coming of the Fit, alſo in the evening or morning after, according as the Fit happens; and ſo continue till the Feaver decline.

5. Mixtura ſimplex four or five hours before the Fit, alſo ſometimes in the well dayes.

Quartans.

The Quartane requireth the ſame purgations, but here the Phyſitian muſt warily proceed.

For the Quartane doth often deceive Practitioners, unleſs conveniently and gently handled; whether it be newly taken, or of ſome continuance, or more inveterate, it hardly ever is perfectly expell'd.

Beſides much is placed in the Nature of Quartanes, which do often delude Medicaments, though with the greateſt gentleneſs exhibited, and renders them inefficacious.

Extract of Hellebore for purging, or elſe Antimonial Pills of which above) only working downward, do moſt kindly expel the cauſes of this Feavir, chiefly if but newly taken, or if after ſome months it be declining of its own accord.

Very often there are enormous obſtructions of the Spleen, and left Hypechondry, from the evil derived to the Vena Cava, whence dolours of the back, loynes, and the utmoſt end of Os ſacrum, do for the moſt part follow. Alſo often times the black Jaundies either precedes or follows, and other more grievous ſymptoms render the Diſeaſe more vehement. If it be ſo apparent, Medicines are chiefly neceſſary, which in this place are no other then we have already treated of.

Note. Vomiting in the Quartane Feaver is hardly profitable; for although it may ſomewhat purge the firſt Region of the belly, and the parts adjacent be a little cleanſed from the Heterogeneal matter, yet it doth not at all touch the matter principally feeding the Feaver: Therefore repetition of vomitings muſt by no means be, one vomit is ſufficient. Alſo Specificum purgans of Paracelſus, although it do not wholly remove the Quartane, yet it is a famous Aperitive, if ſome of it be mixed with other Digeſtives; Very often the ſame Specifick exhibited with a like quantity (or more) of Extract of Hellebore, doth by little and little conſume the cauſe of the Feaver, by often, but very gently, opening the belly, then which indeed no other purge may more happily be given: For this happily opens the Obſtructions, makes the belly ſoluble, and alſo expells the Feaver. Extract of the Lazure ſtone, of which above in purging Medicines.

But although, after the repeating theſe evacuations, by reaſon of the evils more deeply radicated, the Feaver be little or nothing abated; Nevertheleſs it is convenient to go on ſtill and proceed to other Specificks, (in the evening before the exhibiting the Specifick, the ſick muſt abſtain from Food,) which are theſe.

1. Oyl of Myrrh, of which from four to eight drops muſt be exhibited a little before the Fit in ſome convenient Vehicle.

2. Juice of Water-creſſes with a like quantity of vinegar mixt, and if it can be endured, a little common Oyl added thereto; of which two or three ſpoonfulls, with ſix or eight drops of Spirit of Salt of Wormwood (in defect thereof Salt or Spirit of Wormwood) given a little before the Fit three or four times, ſtill continuing it in the time of the Fit, and although it do remain.

3. Powder of Serpents of Vipers, of which above in the Chap. of Aſthma and Elephantiaſie, (of the fleſh and back-bone, not of the heart only) of which ℈ j, or ℈ j and ſs, given in ſome convenient Vehicle, before the [•]it, four or five times, continuing it in the time of the Fit, though it do remain.

Note. When in Quartane Feavers, not only in the height of them, but alſo in their declination, there are moſt vehement dolours of the back, the cauſe of which we have already ſpoken of. Theſe ſymptoms are mediated thus; fill a bag longer then broad with Barley, which boyle in ſimple water till it break, apply it hot to the Reins of the back all over, before the coming of the Fit, or after it, if the dolours remain.

Hectick Feaver.

In the Hectick Feaver the ſame things almoſt are neceſſary which are above preſcribed in Ulceration of the Lungs; for this as an undevided Companion the Hectick follows, which very often ſeems to require more of the Phyſitians help, then the Diſeaſe it ſelf.

Moyſtning and cooling Medicaments are here indeed not accidentally, but eſſencially neceſſary: Salt of Pearls and Corals are very profitable.

Sweet Bathes ſometimes uſed do much help in the habit of the body afflicted with dry ſcurfs.

Aſſes milk (hot) in the Hectick chiefly ^[322] after taking a Medicine that works on the body, doth wonderfully reſtore. There are alſo other things very many deſcribed by Phyſitians, which are here very uſeful.

Compounded Feaver.

The Compounded Feavers are cured after the ſame manner [〈◊〉] other ſimple Feavers, only the purgations muſt be more gentle.

Daily Feavers.

The ſimple Quotidian Feavers are principally reſident in the Ventricle, their Cure therefore is only effected with vomitings, which may be procured with Aqua bened. or other Vomitories.

Then ſuch things as corroborate the Ventricle, which are various, but chiefly theſe following, comfort the ſtomack, Conſerve of Sorrel, Roſes, Mint, &c. being tempered with Spirit of Vitriol, or other ſoweriſh Mineralls.

The Reliques may be removed by temperate and proper diet; alſo when the Internalls are freed from groſs and tough impurities, throughly to perfect the Cure may be added as Auxiliaries Panchymagogon-vegitable, Specificum purgans, and more eſpecially Antimony, which only purges downward.

Malignant Feavers.

By Malignant Feavers we underſtand, all kind of Epidemical affects, which at firſt ſtrike the body with piercing cold, afterward with moſt vehement heat, not without malignity from the air, or cauſed by intemperance in meats and drinks; ſuch are Petechial, Ʋngarick and Catarrhal Feavers: Alſo burning Feavers, which hitherto have invaded and aſſaulted a great part of Europe.

In Cure of theſe a more happy method cannot be found then what is begun with vomiting, and by neceſſary Mediums at length ended in Confortatives.

A Vomitery is Aqua bened. whoſe uſe is deſervedly praiſed. Tcuching the cutting of a Vein, by ſome greatly feared, it is often doubtful with us, whether it may be neceſſary or no. The Head-ach ſpeedily requires it, yet oftentimes in Chollerick perſons the cutting of a vein hath been undiſcreetly done.

We therefore with Buland would ſo temper our ſelves in the uſe of Phleb[•]tomy, as in urgent neceſſity, and when ſymptoms ſufficiently manifeſt do require, we would only preſcribe it, and not at all vary from this ſafe Rule.

See the Treatiſe of Ʋngaricks of Martin Rulands Son: Alſo ſee Balthaſar Conradinus of the Ʋngarick Feaver.

Diſtill'd water of Harts-hornes that are freſh with the blood in them, is good in all burning, malignant and epidemical Feavers,: See above in the Chap. of Confortatives.

The method of curing Feavers.

The following method may be uſed in Curing Feavers: Firſt, if the Feaves [〈…〉] inject an emollient cooling Clyſter, then open a Vein, either about four a clock in the Afternoon, or elſe betimes in the morning, when the [〈…〉] a Clyſter hath been injected.

[〈…〉] for certain dayes give a cooling Julep, thus, ℞. Of a cooling decoction ℥ iv, of Syrup of Violets, or Succory ℥ ij; mix theſe, and make a Julep, of which the ſick may drink at pleaſure: Or, ℞. Water of Endive, Succory, of each lb ſs, Roſes ℥ iv, Salt-prunella ℈ ij, Syrup of Nymphea, or of Violets, or of the five roots, of each ℥ j and ſs; mix them: Or, ℞. Shavings of Hentsthorn ℥ ji, boyle them in a ſufficient quantity of water of Barley or Poppy. ℞. Of this decoction lb ij, Syrup of Colts foot, Horebound, Maidenhair, of each ℥ j, Spirit of Scordium without any addition Gr. vrij, of Vitriol Gr. xi; mix theſe, and make a Potion, which being taken, another may be preſcribed, with which, after univerſal Purgations, ſometimes ℈ ſs, or Gr. vj of Sugar of Saturn may be mixed.

The next day after the cutting of a Vein, give ſome aperient and laxative Apozeme, or, which is alſo very commodious, purge with infuſion of Bubarb, or Extract of Pauchymagogon: Or, make a Magiſtrale Syrup that may be ſuitably proper both to the Nature of the Patient, and alſo of the peccant humour.

Then for two dayes in the morning betimes, and at three a Clock in the Afternoon, (or three hours after dinner) uſe ſome aperient laxative Apozeme; the firſt day again purge, alwayes reſpecting critical dayes; If the Feaver abate not, again open a Vein the eighth day, and according as need ſhall be, draw forth the blood; alwayes in the mean while continuing the Julep above mentioned, to which alſo ſometimes may be added ſome drops of Spirit of Vitriol or Tartar, or elſe ℥ j of purified juice of Lemmons.

If ſtrength decayes, Confection of Alkermes may ſometimes be given, or Confection of Hyacinth with Syrup of Lemmons, and diſtill'd water of Cordialum.

Alſo an Opiat may be thus made; ℞. Conſerve of Nymphea, Roſes, Succory, of each ℥ j, Salt of Pearls, Spirit of Vitriol ℈ ſs, of which let the ſick take at pleaſure: Likewiſe ſometimes in the evenings, chiefly on Critical dayes, with the ſaid Confections may be given Gr. vj of the Bezoar-ſtone, or ʒ ſs of water è ^[323] Tiphis Cervorum. If the Patient abhor the ſaid Julep, ſhavings of Harts-horn may be boyled in Barley broth, which if you deſire to have red like wine, add root of Sorrel, or ſower Dock according to pleaſure; here it will not be convenient to add Liquoriſh, but Raiſons, Jujube, and of the root of Intybus, leave it till it be cold.

Sometimes with great profit in Feavers of this kind ſweat is provoked, either with the Bezoar-ſtone, or with fixt Diaphoretick Antimony, or Mineral Bezoar. After ſweating, yea, in the very time of the ſweat, a Julep of ſalt Prunella may be given in abundance, or Spirit of Vitriol or Sulphur, with Barley water tempered to a grateful ſharpneſs.

If heat of the tongue be, it is profitable to extract a mucilagenouſneſs from Quince-ſeeds, or Seeds of Pomegranate Apples, or to diſſolve ſalt Prunella in water, and to appoint the Sick to hold ſuch things in his mouth. Alſo he may often eat Pomegranate Apples.

If there be great blackneſs of the tongue, it is convenient to open the veins under the tongue.

If the Feaver be intermitting, the ſame Medicaments may alſo profit, yet muſt be varied according to the conſtitution of the matter and diſeaſe. If a Quotidian be, in which for the moſt part the ſick complains of the Ventricle, this muſt be obſerved, that a vomitory be once or twice given, with the infuſion of flowers, or glaſs of Antimony, or white Vitriol; then without delay purge with ſomewhat more ſtrong Medicines, which as in others muſt alwayes be given ſo, as they may have done working before the acceſs of the Fit; as for Example, if the acceſs be at nine a clock in the morning, then give the purge at three a clock the ſame morning; ſo conſequently at any other time.

In the end of the Fit, ſweating, which for the moſt part is wont to be of its own accord, ſtrive to encreaſe by wrapping the Patient very warm, and then give him more largely of the above preſcribed Julep. If he purge not, alwayes an hour before the Fit, let him take the ſaid Julep with a double quantity of ſalt Prunella added, as much as he will, at leaſt ℥ vj, or if he abhor the Julep, make an Emulſion. The next day after the firſt purgation, if ſtrength permit, cut a vein; if not, then the following day.

If by theſe Medicaments continued for ſome time, the Diſeaſe abate not, it is profitable a little before the Fit come, or as ſoon as ever any coldneſs in the joynts begins to be perceived, to exhibit in thoſe of ripe age ℈ ij, in Women ℈ j, ℈ ſs, in Children ℈ ſs, or ℈ j of the following Pills, which do wonderfully expell Feaveriſh diſtempers. Of which alſo above in intermitting Feavers.

℞. Glaſs of Antimony made by it ſelf, and moſt finely reduced to powder ℥ ſs, Sugar, Wheat flower, of each ℥ iv, Saffron ℈ j; boyle theſe in common water over a gentle fire to the conſiſtency of a Poultis, very thick, beware it burn not, but let it be almoſt as hard as bread, then make it up into little balls, &c. Or give half a ſpoonful of the following Febrifugal water.

℞. Water of the leſſer Centaury, of Strawberries, of each lb ij, Honey lb iv, mix them in a Cucurbit, &c. The deſcription of which ſee Crollius his Notes, and elſewhere.

A Water uſeful in all Feavers. ℞. Salt Nitre lb j, Sulphur, Salt Ammoniack, of each ℥ ſs, of the Salt and Sulphur make Lapis Prunella, in the end adding Salt Ammoniack; of this ſtone ℞. ℥ ij, of water of Cardu. Bened. ℈ iv, Oyl of Sulphur ℈ ij; mix theſe, and according to Art make water of Carduus bened. Of this water ℥ iv may be often exhibited, in the evenings, in malignant Tertians, &c.

We alſo have known ſome Cured with Salt of Wormwood from ℈ ſs, to ʒ ſs, with ſix drops of Spirit of Vitriol, water of Succory ℥ j, ij or iij, exhibited three hours before the Fit, and the Patient laid to ſweat in bed; or a Doſe of ſpirit of Tartar may be given, or Salt-Ammoniack prepared as is above deſcribed in imbecillity of the Ventricle, from Gr. vj to viij, in water of the leſſer Centaury, or a decoction of Succory three hours before the Fit, and the Patient laid to ſweat; this provoking ſweat largely Cures the diſtemper. The ſame Doſe muſt be iterated, if the firſt or ſecond time be not ſufficient.

Of much vertue alſo is Crollius his Frebrile Specifick of Shel-fiſhes; Doſe from ℈ j to ℈ ij in a draught of wine.

In all the ſaid Feavers, the uſe of Epithema's by application to the Heart, Liver and Teſticles muſt not be neglected, of which ſee the Practicks.

This is to be noted, that in all intermitting Diuturnal Feavers, recourſe may ſafely be had to Antimonial and Mercurial Medicines, that ſo the cauſe of ſuch evils lurking in any internal part, chiefly in the Meſentery, may be purged out, which, unleſs by the uſe of the foregoing medicaments, will hardly ever be rightly expell'd, ſave only by length of time.

In the Quartane, at firſt may be made a liquid Magiſtrale ſyrup, of Aperients, and ſuch as purge Melancholly and the Spleen, of which the Sick may take ſeveral dayes together one Doſe, excepting the dayes of the Fits; or an Aperient Laxative Apozeme may be made, of which the Patient may take two Doſes ſeveral dayes (viz.) one in the morning betimes, and the other three hours before Supper. Alſo a plaiſter of Gum-Ammoniack muſt alwayes be applyed to the Spleen after univerſal evacuations.

The Obſtructions being removed, to accelerate the Cure, Antimonials are neceſſary, by which, if the evil be not removed, it is convenient two dayes together to give Mineral Bezoar, and after the taking to provoke ſweat in Bed.

Before the Fit, when ſigns of its coming appear, Gr. vj or viij of Oyl of Cloves, in ſome Conſerve or Syrup, is very profitable; or one ſpoonful of the expreſt juice of the leſſer Houſe-leek may be given in wine; or infuſion of Colts-foot, or elſe a Vomitory.

Peſtilence.

Preſervatives found out and preſcribed by Phyſitians are very many, but how certain, and how far impowered to preſerve from the Peſtilence, is ſufficiently manifeſt, ſince the preſerved, and others not having preſervatives, are alike aſſaulted.

Sometimes, chiefly where there is no diſpoſition of the body it ſelf to attract the venome, they may in ſuch bodies preſerve; but whenſoever any ſpark of Sulphur in us is depraved, and the Mercury of the Microcoſme weakned, very rarely then can we eſcape being tainted with venomous influences.

The continual uſe of Rubarb, as alſo of Wormſeed, hath preſerved many from infection of the Peſtilence, but not all.

The ſame likewiſe may be judged of other things; for the moſt precious things could not preſerve all, though they were beneficial to ſome.

Yet there are ſome things in which a ſingular vertue is placed, both to defend and preſerve: See the Idea Leimodea of John Henneman Reyſingk.

1. The Specifick Elixir peſtilential of Crollius, is of very great force, of which ſee Crollius.

Hereto may be referr'd Diaphoretick ſolar Antimony; alſo Sol tranſparent, and Panacaea of Sulphur of Antimony, and Mineral Bezoar preſcribed in Crollius his Notes. Likewiſe the Duke of Saxonies powder, the preparation of which ſee Parmacopaea Auguſtana, and Animal Bezoar.

2. Spirit of Wine Camphorate, or Peſtilential water by me deſcribed, which is thus made: ℞. Of the beſt ſpirit of Wine lb j, choice Camphire in the ſummer time ʒ vij and ℈ j, in the winter ʒ x and ℈ ij; mix theſe, the Camphire being firſt cut very ſmall, and it will diſſolve preſently without fire, hang in the veſſel ℈ ſs of Oriental Saffron tyed in a bag, and the ſpirit of wine will be of a golden colour. Keep this water in a large glaſs well ſtopt, not full, but let a fifth or ſixth part be void, and uſe it in the time of neceſſity, according to the German preſcript ſet forth 1623 in that moſt direful Peſtilence.

Of like vertue is compounded Oyl of Camphire, made of Oyl of Cloves and Salt of Wormwood, which is by me annexed at the end of Tyrocinium, where are other neceſſary things alſo in this caſe very commodious.

Another Elixir, ℞. Bole-armenack, Terra Sigillata, Solomons-ſeal, Elecampane, Tormentil, Pimpernel, Angellica, Maſterwort, Seeds of Rocket, of each ℥ ſs, Cloves, Lignum Aloes, Cinnamon, of each ʒ j, red Sanders ℈ j, the beſt Treacle ℥ ſs; Upon theſe when pulveriſate pour the quantity of one meaſure of ſpirit of wine; diſtill it by a Cucurbit in Balneo: Doſe, half a ſpoonful; if uſed inſtead of other medicaments for preſervation, the Patient not eating in two hours after the taking of it: But if uſed in the Cure of the Peſt, one ſpoonful muſt be given, and the ſick laid to ſweat in bed; this muſt be continued as long as ſtrength will bear; and repeat the Doſe eight times in eight hours, till no anxiety of the heart do remain.

A Cordial Unguent. ℞. Malmſie-wine ℥ j, juice of Citron ℥ j and ſs, juice of Sage expreſt ℥ ſs, Vinegar of Treacle, Oyl of ſweet Almonds, of each ℥ ij, diſtill'd Oyl of Juniper ℥ ſs, the beſt Mithridate, Treacle Androma, of each ℥ j; theſe beat together, ſet in a glaſs veſſel over hot ſand, without boyling, till the juices be diſſolved in the wine and the vinegar: To this when ſtreined add Oyl of Scorpions ℥ j, and a little wax; work theſe diligently together over a gentle fire, and with it joyn Oyl of ſweet Almonds ℥ j, of Citron ℈ j, of our Peſtilential Extract ʒ j and ſs, Civet ℈ ſs: Make up all theſe in form of an Oyntment.

Peſtilential Extract.

℞. Root of Angelica, Maſterwort, Wormſeed, Elecampane, Valerean, Vincetox, of each ℥ ſs, Tormentil, Dittany-cretic. Sentrana, Butter-bur, Devils-bit, Pimpernel, of each ℥ j, Seeds of Love-age ℥ iij, Seeds of Angelica, Meliſſa, of each ʒ ij, Citron ʒ j, Juniper berries two handfulls, tops of Bettony, Meliſſa, Scordium, Scabious, Card. Bened. of each one handful and half, flowers of St. Johns-wort, Lungwort, of each one handful: Break theſe a little together, and infuſe them in a ſufficient quantity of Spirit of wine, in a hot place, the veſſel being very well cloſed; afterward according to Art make an Extract.

3. A famous Preſervative prepared of moſt white Sugar Candied, and Spirit of Salt dulcefied with ſpirit of wine, which is thus made: ℞. Of white Sugar Candy pulveriſate ℥ iv, imbibe it with the aforeſaid ſpirit of Salt, (ſpirit of ſalt is edulcorated thus: ℞. Spirit of Wine, and ſpirit of Salt, of each a like quantity, diſtill them three or four times, when inſeparably united, it will be ſweet) make it in form of an Electuary; Doſe ʒ ſs alwayes given upon an empty ſtomack; this exterminates all putrefaction, and preſerves the Ventricle and interiour bowells in an excellent diſpoſition.

Hereto may be referr'd the Diaphoreticks we have ſpoken of from the beginning: For they are both helpful in the Cure of, and preſervation from the Peſtilence.

There are ſome who aſcribe much to Amulets and Periaptons, and indeed not without reaſon; See Crollius his Notes, and my Treatiſe of the Peſtilence, where you may find very many preſcriptions of this kind.

In Cure of the Peſt ſome commend ſalt prepared of Vine-twigs, after the uſual manner (they muſt be burnt, and afterward by ſulphur, &c.) only more often (viz. nine or ten times) rectified, that is, diſſolved and coagulated; of this give ℈ j in wine, or other Peſtilential water, if poſſible at the beginning of the infection, or a little after.

This is not rare, yet is commended above other things.

Some after three or four hours exhibit ʒ ſs or ℈ j of the common Colubrine Antidote, to provoke ſweat. (This Antidote without ſalt is of no force.)

The vertues of this are greatly commended, nay, it is affirmed, that there is no Peſt, how formidable ſoever, but may be expell'd by this Antidote, or at leaſt thruſt out to the Emunctuory places; chiefly if after due operation Confortatives be adhibited.

Moreover to Impoſthumes, or Peſtilential Ulcers, either ariſing of their own accord, or thruſt out from the Centre to the circumference by Medicines inwardly taken, ripening Medicaments muſt be applyed, partly diſſipating or extracting, and partly reſolving, after which ſuch as conſolidate.

Diſcuſſing Remedies are many and various, which nevertheleſs ought prudently and cautiouſly to be adminiſtred, leaſt the venome outwardly expell'd, be thereby inwardly driven, and ſo the Diſeaſe become implacable: ſee the Practicks.

Toads dryed and pricked through the head, (for they do not attract the venome by the body) and applyed to the Peſtilential Tumours, (or to the belly) the ſkin remaining whole, they do ſo powerfully attract the venome, that although they be very hard at firſt, yet they will become plain as before the tumours were, howſoever at firſt they are wont to ſwell as if they would breake; before the application they may be ſteeped in vinegar. This muſt be repeated as often as need is: ſee Paracelſus of the Peſtilence ad Sterzingenſes.

So the Peſtilential Elixir of Crollius applyed by annointing to the Tumours inſenſibly extracts and diſſipates the venome.

Of like vertue is the Liquor that remains, after the making Extract of Treacle, if applyed to the ſwellings: Alſo Extract of Sulphur, made with ſpirit (Oyl) of Juniper, and the tumours annointed therewith is very beneficial, only the ſtinking ſmell thereof may be offenſive.

Reſolving or ripening medicaments are alſo various; but this is [〈◊〉] to be minded, that ripening moyſt Cataplaſms in Peſtilential Tumours are of little or no uſe, and leſs benefit, for indeed they are applyed hot, but becauſe they are alſo ſuddenly cooled, the evil thereby rather deſcends, and precipitate[•] more deeply; therefore are by all means to be avoided.

A more convenient way is thus; Annoint the affected part with Oyl or Butter of Antimony the breadth of a groat juſt about the top of the knot, leave it till the place be dry; afterward apply this reſolving Unguent, that it may break the Sore: ℞. Oyl of Linum, Cammomil, of each ℈ ij, Saffron ʒ j, the yolks of two Eggs, mix theſe, and make an Unguent. Of this Unguent apply a little hot, repeat it often, and in a ſhort ſpace the Ulcer will break: Which muſt be cleanſed with the compounded mundefying Oyntment, deſcribed above in the Chap. of Lues-venerea, and afterward conſolidated with a healing Plaiſter or Opodeldoch.

Note, Peſtilential Sores that are open muſt not be too haſtily healed up, viz. not until all the venome from the root be expell'd, if otherwiſe, great danger will enſue: Therefore after mundification uſe the following Plaiſter; ℞. Wax lb j, white Roſin ℥ iv, Turpentine of Larix ℥ j, Oyl of Toads, Scorpions, of each ℥ ij, liquid Storax ʒ vj, juice of Selandine expreſt ℥ iv, round Ariſtolochy ℥ ſs, Gum-ammoniack diſſolved and thickned in vinegar ℥ j and ſs, Myrrh, Sarcocolla, of each ʒ j. Make a Plaiſter.

Oyl of Toads is thus made; ℞. Oyl Olive lb ſs, boyle it in a pan, afterward ℞. Eight Toads, prick them with a skewer, and hang them up till they be dry, and throw them into the boyling Oyl, let them remain therein a little time; afterward cool it, ſtrein it and keep for uſe.

There is alſo another Plaiſter breaking Peſtilential Tumours, made after this manner.

℞. Of the Magnet ℥ ſs, Turpentine, Oyl of Scorpions, of each ℥ j. Maſtick, Amber, red Myrrh, Sarcocolla, Gum-ammoniack, prepared Cantharides, of each ʒ ij, Roſin ℥ iv, Wax lb j, mix theſe and make a Plaiſter, which ſpread upon Leather and applyed to the Ulcer, firſt ripens it, afterward breaks it; when broke it muſt be cleanſed with other Oyntments, and after cleanſing healed; we therefore now come to conſolidation.

An Apodeldoch very eaſie of preparation, yet not of leſs vertue then that of Crollius or Wurtzianus, is thus made; ℞. Galbanum, Opopanax, of each ℥ ij, Ammoniack Bdellium, of each ℥ j; macerate theſe eight or fourteen dayes in Vinegar, the longer the better; afterward ſtrein and thicken them to the thickneſs of Honey: Then ℞. Lithargy pulveriſate lb j, boyle it in lb ij of Oyl Olive, with gentle, not vehement fire, alwayes ſtirring it with a ſpartle, until it have a red or duſty colour: Remove it from the fire, and add (a little after) lb j of melted Wax, ſtir it till it be well incorporated with the Oyl, then add the aforeſaid thickned Gums, and mix them diligently; when all are very well mixed over a ſoft fire, add ℥ iv of Oyl of Bayes, and again exquiſitely mix them; this being done remove it from the fire, and add the following powders: ℞. Crocus of Iron, Mummy, Magnet, Magiſtery of red and white Coralls, of each ℥ ſs, Lapis Calaminaris, red Myrrh, Maſculine Frankincenſe, Maſtick, round Ariſtolochy, of each ℥ ij; Reduce all theſe to a moſt ſubtile powder, which leiſurely mix with the aforeſaid. This thus performed, laſtly, add ʒ j of Balſome of Amber, that is, what comes forth laſt in diſtillation of Oyl of Amber; and again mix it over a ſoft fire; then before it be quite cold, make it up in rolls with Oyl of St. Johns-wort.

Carbuncles, or other Peſtilential Sores, are diligently to be handled. There is an exquiſite method; thus:

1. Draw a perfect right Saphire, round about the circle of the Carbuncle (the Saphire buried in the Earth in twenty four hours by circumrotation recovers its vertue) until by often encompaſſing the Carbuncle, the circle ſeem to be black.

2. This being done annoint the top of the Sore with butter of Antimony, then annoint it with the reſolving Unguent aforeſaid, and a little after the Carbuncle will all fall off. After this uſe a Magnetick attractive Plaiſter, or elſe the compounded cleanſing Oyntment, and at length the Opodeldoch, that the place may be healed.

There is another Magnetick Plaiſter of ſingular uſe in the Peſtilence, the moſt powerful ingredient or baſis whereof is Arſenical Magnet, artificially prepared after this manner: ℞. Crude Antimony, yellow Sulphur, white Arſenick, of each ʒ ij; reduce theſe to a moſt fine powder, put this in a Phial or other convenient glaſs, and cover it in ſand, under which make a moderate fire, till all be melted together, which may be known by dipping in an iron rod or ſpatula: if the matter ſtick to it, and be of a dark red colour like Turpentine, cool the veſſel, and take out the matter, which will be hard like pitch. This Arſenical magnet is no more venomous; but may ſafely without any danger be exhibited; moreover a Potential Cautery is in this caſe excellently uſeful, which operates without any inflammation or dolorous corroſion. The uſe of it in the Peſt, is like a Periapton hanged about the neck. Here may be applyed the forenamed Plaiſter, which is thus: ℞. Turpentine of Larix and Wax, of each ℥ ſs, Gum of Sarapinum, Galbanum, Arſenick magnet, of each ʒ iij, Oyl of Amber ʒ ij, Earth of Vitriol very well waſht ʒ j: Diſſolve the Gums firſt in Vinegar of Squills, ſtrain the Solution through a linnen cloth, and expreſs it, thicken it by boyling untill the Vinegar be conſumed, and the Gums return to their former conſiſtency: Then melt the Wax and Turpentine apart, and work them together without fire, till they be thick like Oyntment; This being done, add the purified Gums, and the Arſenical powder, with the Earth of Vitriol, and Oyl of Amber; (the Earth of Vitriol is thus made: ℞. Vitriol, ſublime it with Sal Ammoniack, untill the three Principles, (viz.) Salt, Sulphur and Mercury be removed, then will remain (an Earth, which muſt be often waſhed with Aqua dulcis;) laſtly, with Oyl of Scorpions make it up in Rolls, and keep for uſe.

This Plaiſter applyed after the uſual manner to Peſtilential Ulcers or Carbuncles, breaks them, and powerfully like a Load-ſtone attracts the venome, not ſuffering the opened Sore to conſolidate, till all venerioſity be perfectly extracted.

If need be of further cleanſing, uſe the often before mentioned cleanſing, and as occaſion is, conſolidating Medicines: See the Anatomy of Vitriol Angel. Sal. Alſo Wurtzius his Plaiſter.

The Plaiſter, which is otherwiſe called my Domeſtick Plaiſter, is thus made; ℞. Scammony, Wax, of each ℥ iv, Larix Turpentine ℥ j; melt them over a gentle fire, then add Ʋnguentum populeon ℥ ij, diligently mix them: To which add powder of Amber, Frankincenſe, Maſtick, Myrrh, Aloes, of each ʒ j; root of Ditany, Gentian, round Ariſtolochy, of each ʒ ij, burnt Allum ℥ ſs, Salt ʒ vj, Camphire ʒ j; mix theſe perfectly according to Art, and make it up in Rolls. Its uſe is in Carbuncles, and inflamed and corrupted breaſts; it extracts the heat and removes the Tumour, by maturating what is corrupted. It is very beneficial in all Ulcers and Clefts whatſoever. In ſcorched wounds' or ſuch as take their beginning from burns, it is profitably helpfull. Wounds by pricks or cuts without putrefaction it perfectly cures; hinders excreſſency of fleſh, augmenting it where need is; alſo old Ulcers, firſt cleanſed, are cured by this Plaiſter: Which hath hitherto got no other name, becauſe its powerfull vertue, hath only been privately experimented.

If a malignant Fever and Peſt be both at one time, it is convenient firſt to cut a vein, yet unleſs the Phyſitian be called at the beginning of the diſtemper, (viz) aſſoon as the Patient is aſſaulted, to appoint cutting of a vein may not be neceſſary, but it will be more expedient to have recourſe to ſuch things as may ſpeedily reſiſt the malignity, among which Mineral Bezoar is moſt excellent, after the taking of which in the Peſtilence, the venome is preſently forced to the Externalls, appearing after the firſt or ſecond ſweat, in Buboes, Blanes, or Carbuncles: This muſt be repeated every hour ſix hours together.

It is very convenient here to make a Julep of Cardu. bened. water with Saltprunella, Syrup of Lemmons, or juice of Citron.

In other things the Phyſitian may proceed according to Preſcripts of Practitioners.

Rotula's of Balſom of Sulphur are profitable in preſerving from, and Cure of the Peſtilence. Alſo Opiats may be made of old Conſerve of Scordium, or with Germane Treacle (which is made with Juniper-berries boyled in ſimple water till they be ſoft, afterward bruiſed and expreſt, and the expreſt juice reduced to the form of an Extract,) with liquor of ^[324] Typhus of Hartshorn, or the Bezoar-ſtone, Lachryma Cervi, Ʋnicorns-horn, and Terra Sigillata, Harts-horn, which alſo by it ſelf may be given to provoke ſweat, with Aurum potabile, Salt or ſolution of Pearls, of which with addition of Confection of Alkermes, Tablets may be made for the ſick to eat of, ſometimes.

Cure of Externalls. Scabs.

In perfect curing Scabs of every kind the cleanſing of the blood is principally needful: For in the evil affected blood abounding with ſalt, vitriolate aluminous aſtringent impurities, this ſo great an evil is cloſely ſetled between the skin and the fleſh.

The Cure therefore muſt be effected with mundefying medicines, as Mercurdulcis, Mercur. vitae, Arcanum of Coralls, Extract of Panchymagogon, and ſuch like.

If Obſtructions are found to be in the body, and they before purgations be exhibited, care muſt be taken to remove them firſt, without which, the inveterate Scabbineſs will ſcarcely be abated. Afterward the blood being cleanſed and Obſtructions removed, correctives may more happily be introduced, and ſo the deſired Cure follow.

To this purpoſe Magiſtery and Tincture of Coralls are highly commended; Flowers of fixt white Antimony given in a decoction or ſpirit of Guaiacum, take away the contumacious Scabbineſs accompanied with troubleſome Itchings. By this means I reſtored a Student in Phyſick, and a certain Bohemian.

Sometimes in this caſe Stoves, and Unguents are required; alſo Bathes, ſee the Practicks.

Aqua-mortua, which is made after Solution and Precipitation of Silver in Aqua-fortis, remaining in the bottom like green juice, by ſimple annointing, after the uſe of Univerſals before mentioned, perfectly cures Scabs in the hands or feet; Mercur. dulcis diſſolved by gentle boyling in diſtilled water of Oranges, ſo as to lb j of water there be ʒ ſs of Mercury, performs the ſame. Of like vertue is Gold diſſolved in Aqua Regis, and again reduced to a Calx, that is, revoked by diſtillation, and at length extracted with ſpirit of Turpentine till it become like Oyl, or an Oyl-like maſs; with this the Scabs being annointed are preſently removed.

The Volatile Scab.

There is a kind of Scab, which Fallopius calls Volatile, by reaſon of its ſudden diſperſing it ſelf all over the skin of the body: For oftentimes it hath been ſeen, that this Evil hath in one night ſpread it ſelf all over the body, as it were by flying, taking poſſeſſion of all parts.

Phyſitians ſay there is a uſual ſpreading of blood on the Superficies of the body, as in St. Antonies fire, without any Scab. Nevertheleſs this Volatick Scab, can never be cured as that other ſpreading of blood is cured. This Evil hath been often ſeen, even to death it ſelf, obſtinately to reject all Medicines.

In this caſe indeed all neceſſary things ought to be done, (viz.) by purging and ſweating; but when the Evil is thruſt out to the circumference of the body, it admits of hardly any external Cure. This moſt excellent ſecret hath often effected the Cure. ℞. The blood (freſh) that falls from the womb in the birth, with the whole Secundine or part thereof, and waſh the whole part affected therewith; this ſeldom or never needs be repeated twice, for the Volatick Scab is hereby mortified, and preſently falls off.

After this manner, and by this only ſecret, I have cured very many perſons infected with this dangerous Scab.

Unctions here are of no uſe.

Cynones.

Theſe kind of Evils are removed with a decoction of Sulphur, and a like quantity of Tartar made with ſimple water, and the place affected bathed therewith. Alſo Balſome of Sulphur.

Bunches.

Bunches without inciſion are eaſily cured, if the Patient drink often out of the skull of a dead man.

Of like vertue is aſhes of Spunges thus made; ^[325] ℞. Of Spunges ℥ vj, of ſtones or gravel that is found in Spunges ʒ iv; Calcine the Spunges in an Earthen pot covered, till they be fit to reduce to powder. Of this give every day ʒ j in wine two hours before meat. By this means I cured an Earls Son of nine years of age. Alſo certain Virgins of this City, concerning whom Phyſitians, otherwiſe in this kind excellent, have deſpared, happily werd Cured by me.

Kings-Evil.

Theſe Evils Latent are perfectly cured, if coles of a Mole be daily exhibited in wine or other appropriate decoction. I call that latent which is not yet ulcerated.

They are more ſpeedily removed being annointed with Oyl of Milk, (this is made per Veſicam, of putrified Milk) and afterward if the remaining Caput Mortuum after the diſtillation of the Milk, be mixt with the diſtill'd Oyl, and reduced to the conſiſtency of a Plaiſter, and applyed to the part affected, it more powerfully effects the Cure.

But if Ulcerated they are moſt happily cured by aſhes of Salamander ſprinkled upon them, being firſt powdred, the Salamander muſt be burnt in an earthen pot by fire of circulation; but in the Calcining beware of the perillous fume thereof. The coles of a Mole may be inwardly taken, notwithſtanding outward applications. Doſe ℈ ſs, Gr. vj, viij and xij.

Contraction of the Members.

Contracting of the Members may ariſe from various cauſes; The chiefeſt cauſe is conſtriction of the ^[326] Synony of the Nerves and Ligaments, which in themſelves are as it were deprived of their wonted agility, from whence contractings of the joynts and members are introduced: This is difficultly removed by vulgar medicaments. Relief in extremities of this kind is ſometimes found in the uſe of Natural hot Bathes, by the force and power they obtaine from Minerals ſpiritually powerful in ſuch waters.

Indeed this kind of help is uſeful in common practiſe, but if the ſame be deficient, or the Diſeaſed be far remote from ſuch Bathes; there are other things which may moſt commodiouſly be uſed, from whence oftentimes the Cure is more happily affected at home.

The body muſt be cleanſed with kindly purgations; ſuch are theſe: Extract of Hellebore, Rubarb, Mechoacanna, Panchymagogon vegitable; alſo among Minerals, famous is the Specifick purge of Antimonial Pills purging both ways, or thoſe that only purge downwards.

Note. Mercurial Medicines cannot here be profitably uſed; nor Coloquintida or Elateries: For by their ſubſtantial humidities, they are of little or no effect.

If Obſtructions in the body be ſtrong, which indeed are wont both to precede and follow Contractures, theſe muſt be removed with Medicines properly reſolving Obſtructions, both vulgar and Chymical.

Then the whole habit of the body muſt be reduced to a temperate equality of neceſſary moyſture: To which purpoſe Bathes prepared of emollient and moyſtning Herbs are very convenient.

Note. In lean bodies Stoves do much more hurt then good; moreover in every Bathing, ſome of the Tincture of Antimony ſhould be given in a juſt Doſe, with convenient vehicles, as water of Lillies of the valley, that alſo in the time of Bathing, ſweat may be ſomewhat provoked, to flow from the habit of the body.

Alſo by this means the ſpirit of life hath more free acceſs to the extremities of the members, whereby the cauſe of Contracture is removed.

Having mentioned theſe, we now come to external medicaments, among many others, this following is principally excellent, and is thus: ℞. Roots of Angelica lb v, which well bruiſed boyle with wine in a convenient veſſel diligently cloſed, untill the roots come to a mucilaginous ſubſtance, which expreſs, and after boyle it gently till half be conſumed; then ℞. Of excellent Rheniſh or Spaniſh wine lb iv, in which diſſolve of the beſt Saffron pulveriſate ʒ iij; heat the wine over coals leiſurely in a convenient veſſel, and put in of Venice-ſope the beſt that can be got, cut very ſmall lb j, keep it continually ſtirring till the Sope be plainly diſſolved; which being done, add Oyl of Turpentine and Juniper, of each ſs a part, mix them diligently, and by further boyling joyn them with the mucilaginous ſubſtance of Angelica roots, untill the whole be reduced to a juſt Conſiſtency. With this Unguent annoint the whole body, and eſpecially in thoſe places where the contracture more ſtrongly abides; this do alwayes after going out of the Bath: Every other day repeat both the uſe of the Bath and Unction, untill it be done nine times: By this means the Nerves and Ligaments are looſned, and the Patient reſtored to his priſtine vigour.

This Cure is more happily and ſpeedily effected, if with the Tincture of Antimony before bathing three or four drops of diſtilled Oyl of Angelica be exhibited.

Note. Galbanum muſt not be given unleſs the body be very ſtrong, and not lean.

In Contractures Mercurial, Unctions are profitable, alſo the ^[327] Stove above preſcribed with ſpirit of wine (a Bath made with the decoction of Pulſe) together with Balſom of life exhibited in Treacle water, mixtura ſimplex, or Tincture of Antimony given to provoke ſweat; afterward a Magnetick plaiſter may profitably be applyed.

To drive out the venome, Balſom of life with the Magnetick Plaiſter are ſingularly uſeful, eſpecially where the venome lies hid in the centre of the body: See above in the Chap. of Love-potions.

By this means I cured an Earls Daughter.

Dryneſs of the Members.

In particular dryneſs, after the uſe of Univerſalls before mentioned, if neceſſity urge, there are ſpecificks both internal and external. It cannot be denyed, but that fomentations (of Willowes) Unctions and Plaiſters preſcribed by Authors, and confirmed by uſe, do much help in this caſe.

Internals are, 1. ℞. Virgins honey a ſufficient quantity, with this annoint the inſide of an Earthen pot, and place it in an Ant-heap up to the neck, lay over the top a ſieve that is not very cloſe, and ſo the Ants allured by the ſweetneſs of the honey will fall through the holes of the ſieve, without other filth; when you have thus gathered a ſufficient quantity of them, pour upon them good ſpirit of wine, digeſt them in Balneo a day or two, afterward diſtill them, at firſt with gentle Fire, that the ſpirit of wine may come forth, then encreaſe the Fire, that the water of the Ants and honey may come forth together, which keep for uſe. Of this water give one ſpoonful three dayes together in the mornings faſting: ſometimes in the evenings half a ſpoonful may be given with a piece of bread toaſted: But the withered dry Member chafe often with the ſpirit of wine firſt drawn off: See above in the Chap. of Conſumption.

2. Very powerful in reſtoring the dry Member, is, the River water, which in watering great Horſes, is wont to fly out of their mouthes after they have drunk, if it be diligently ſaved and given to drink morning and evening.

An extream is Arcanum of ſweet Allum, of which Wurtzius makes mention, Cap. 23. H. 3. which is thus explained; boyle (that is, Calcine) Allum to a thick conſiſtency in an Earthen pot, that the Phlegm may evaporate. This, when beaten, diſtill by Retort, that the ſpirit which is like Aqua fortis, may come forth. The Caput Mortuum taken out and beaten, will become a ſoft tender earth, of which Wurtzius ſpeaks, diſſolve this earth in water bloodwarm; in the ſolution the dead earth will remain in the bottom, filter it, and afterward boyle it. Alſo filter the Allum, and when coagulated joyn it with Common Salt, and proceed further as the Author himſelf teaches. See its uſe alſo in the ſaid place.

Alſo another extream in dryneſs of this kind, is Oyl of Vitriol, Amber or Turpentine: Alſo Mans greaſe with a like quantity of Oyl of Vitriol (red or ſtrong Oyl which is made of blew Vitriol) mixed together leiſurely with Oyl of Amber, or other of the aboveſaid Oyles.

The parched place muſt firſt be chafed with more ſharp clothes; afterward annointed, and that often.

Note. Members more dry muſt alwayes be chafed with clothes very hot, or elſe with Fox skins.

Laxation.

Members out of joynt muſt firſt be rightly ſet.

2. A decoction of Cammomil flowers muſt be applyed with a blew cloth; alſo flowers of St. Johns-wort and Longwort, added to the Decoction.

3. The part annointed with Oyl of Wax.

Tumours.

In watery Tumours excellent is Goates dung with water Fabrorum, or which is better, boyled with its proper Urine, and applyed.

In hot Tumours which are called ^[328] [〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉], Epithema's generally profit, ſuch are theſe.

1. Water of Frog-ſpawn, in which a little Myrrh is boyled.

2. A ſtrong Lixivium boyled till it wax white, mixed with Linſeed Oyl, in three or four hours it helps in the ^[329] Herpes, with which Children are often inflicted.

3. A plaiſter of Water-creſſes bruiſed.

Note. If Tumours of this kind often happen, ſuch things as cleanſe and abate the ſuperabundance of blood muſt not be neglected.

Phypella.

In Phypella's, fetid Oyl of Tartar or Guaiacum is very uſefull. This Tumour is called a ^[330] Bile, becauſe it is preternatural, and grows in the Groins, and where Kernels are wont to be. Concerning Oedema, ſee Platerus.

Buboes.

Of Buboes above in the Chap. of the Peſtilence. Here is commended Balſom of Tartar, of which Ruland Cent. 1. Alſo a plaiſter of Diaſulphur, in the following Curation.

Carbuncle.

Of the Carbuncle ſee above in the Chap. of the Peſtilence; hereto may be referr'd the plaiſter of Arſenical Magnet, of which a little before.

^[331] Epinyctis and Fellons.

In Epinyctis and Fellons the ſame things are uſeful, only beware that you open it with no kind of Iron (chiefly in time of the Peſtilence) for, for the moſt part, death follows; theſe are of a duskiſh, dark colour, the worſt of all puſhes, ſo called, becauſe they break out in the night.

Terminthus.

Tumours of this kind are ſometimes like to Ulcerated Herpes, they may be annointed with Oyl of Nuts expreſt and thickned, of which above: Alſo Balſome of Diaſulphur. They are Tumours, in the top [〈…〉] a black Whelk appears.

^[332] Hydrocephalum.

In the Hydrocephalum, Snails with their [〈…〉] in form of a plaiſter applyed to the head, and left [〈…〉] own accord, doth wonderfully help: See Fabritius Hild[•] [〈…〉] Obſervations, Cent. 3.

Timpany, and windy ſwelling in the Cods.

Of the Timpany, and windy ſwelling of the Cods: See above.

Windy Tumour of the skin.

In windy Tumours of the ſkin apply Cuppinglaſſes with ſcarification: Alſo Carminative ſeeds, the root of Wall[•]ort freſh, bruiſed and applyed inſtead of a plaiſter, admirably diſperſes all windineſs.

Schirrus.

Of the Schirrus chiefly in the inward parts we have already ſpoken. When they outwardly appear, Cataplaſmes of Briony roots, alſo Goates dung and urine do much help.

Note. A plaiſter of Hemlock, of which above, is not here at all profitable.

The Gangrene.

Of the Gangrene, ſee Rulands Curation the laſt Cent. 10. Here Balſome of Sulphur, and a plaiſter of Diaſulphur applyed to the part affected. By this means I cured the Ganglion of the Yard in a Conſul of Bremen: See alſo below in the Gangrene, and Sphacelus beginning.

A ſwelling called Bronchocele.

Bronchocele is a Tumour of the Nerves in Ligamentous parts growing of fleſh, it is cured with Balſome of Sulphur, and a plaiſter of Diaſulphur.

Cancer.

Of the Cancer ſee above (the hidden Caneer is deſcribed) it is called Cancer of the breaſts.

Running Ʋlcers.

In running Ulcers of excellent uſe is common Oyl impregnated with Mercur. dulcis ſublimate, of which above.

Alſo Balſome of Sulphur, and a plaiſter of Diaſulphur, but the Ulcers muſt firſt be cleanſed. See the cleanſing medicaments above in Lues-venerea.

^[333] Sarcoma.

Sarcomaes are cured, as the Polipus, of which above.

^[334] Varix.

Theſe ſwellings (familiar to women with Child, whence by the Germans called Kindes Adern) are thus cured; ℞. May butter, or in defect thereof Oyl of Roſes one part; the expreſt juice of bruiſed Crabs two parts; Mix them, and boyle them to the conſiſtency of an Unguent, (or boyle them gently) afterward apply this alone to the part affected. It ſtinks exceedingly.

Aneuriſma.

For Aneuriſma's, ℞. Aſhes of Figs ℥ ſs, Wax an ℥, Turpentine ʒ ij; mix theſe and make a Plaiſter, ſpread it and apply it often. Balſom of Sulphur may be mixed therewith, and ſometimes may be added purified Earth of Vitriol.

St. Anthonies fire.

St. Anthonies fire newly taken, what part ſoever it invades, requires moderate diſcuſſing externalls. Menſtruous blood diſſolved in Roſe vinegar, and applyed hot, preſently diſſolves it, eſpecially if ſweating be alſo moved with ſimple or compounded, Solar or Lunar Bezoar, in water of Senecio: Alſo Mixtura ſimplex in the ſame Vehicle.

Likewiſe a decoction of Myrrh, and Olibanum in wine and vinegar, and applyed hot, preſently diſſolves it.

Leaves of Horſe-radiſh, with the hard veins in them bruiſed, applyed ſomewhat hot, repreſſes the heat of the blood.

Some familiarly uſe water of Frog-ſpawn, to extinguiſh St. Anthonies fire, but oftentimes with evil ſucceſs; For it is too cold, that is, it hath in it ſelf Mercury conjoyned with a certain Saturnine property. It indeed is repercuſſive, but a manifeſt cauſe of ſubſequent grievous ſymptoms; for ſometimes the veiny and nervous parts are mortified thereby: Yet a little of it mixt with the decoction of Myrrh and Olibanum may more laudably be appointed.

Linnen ſtockings imbibed in water of Frog-ſpawn and again dryed, and worn (the matter being firſt rightly prepared) abates and preſerves the legs and feet from St. Anthonies fire.

In theſe fires ulcerated, for the Cure of them ſee Ruland Cent. 1 Curat. 43. This Cure I have happily uſed in ſeveral young Women, (water Creſſes only.) In St. Anthonies fire Phlegmonous Curat. 61. Cent. 9.

Phlyctaena. ^[335]

In Phlyctaena's, or the perſons ſo afflicted, when they fix in fleſhy parts; among reſtrictive healing Medicines, there is nothing better then an Epithema made of the ſtrong Lixivium of Beech aſhes, and a like quantity of Linſeed Oyl, exceedingly well mixt, and afterward the affected part bathed hot therewith, by application of linnen clothes, and this repeated often. If a little Oyl of Nutmegs be added, the Cure will more perfectly follow.

Theſe are bladders, like bubbles riſing in boyling water, having in them a yellow liquor.

Herpes ^[336] Miliaris.

The Miliar Herpes, as alſo the true Herpes, is mitigated with water of Calx-vive applyed hot to the parts affected; it more ſtrongly operates, if ſweet Allum or Sugar of Saturn, be diſſolved in it before application.

It is beſt in this caſe to have eſpeciall regard to the cleanſing of the body; for this Malady is very often the cauſe of evil digeſtion in men, and obſtruction of the Menſes in Women.

Therefore care muſt be taken to prevent either.

Sweat is very neceſſary after due performance of all other things, whereby the ſubſequent Cure is rendred eaſie: But if ulcerations of the fleſh and ſkin be, or if they lye hid, and the evil be thereby more contumacious, recourſe muſt be had to mundifying Remedies above preſcribed.

Here is chiefly commended cream of Calx vive mixed with other cleanſing Medicines, and applyed.

A decoction of ^[337] Arſeſmart, ſo leaves of Madder boyled in water and wine, do not only mundefie, but alſo cure the Herpes, eſpecially of the Legs.

Saturnine unguent of Lithargy of Gold and Oyl Olive, mixt without fire by continual beating in a lead Mortar, doth admirably help.

Balſome of Sulphur effects the Cure.

Ring-worm and Tetter beginning.

Ring-worms and Tetters beginning, eſpecially ſuch as are in the Face and Neck, are taken away, by annointing with faſting ſpittle rubbed upon them; but if more contumacious, and further ſpread in the ſkin, then after general cleanſing Medicaments, others alſo muſt be added.

The water which by diſtillation is drawn from Oyl of Tartar per diliquium diſſolved with crude Mercury (in a fourfold proportion, that is, to lb j of Oyl of Tartar, put ℥ iv of Mercury, diſtill it in a Retort, the Mercury firſt comes off, ſo the water is not Corroſive;) Cures all Tetters and Ring-worms, yea, though moſt contumacious.

So Oyl of Tartar made per diliquium, with a like quantity of Oyl of Wax diligently mixed, both cleanſes and cures Ring-worms.

Itching.

For the Itch, ℞. Of Galens cooling oyntment ℥ j, of Populeon ℥ ſs, of Opium Gr. iij or iv; diſſolve the Opium in Oyl of ſweet Almonds, afterwards mix them, and annoint the parts.

Scurvineſs, or the wild Scab.

Although this Scurvy ſeem diverſe from other Scabs, yet they are generated from one and the ſame cauſe; they either alwayes come together, or one follows the other; therefore what difference there is, doth certainly ſeem to depend upon too much of either Parent, it indeed cannot proceed from a ſound conſtitution: Therefore it ſhould be diligently inquired whether ſooner or later it was generated, or came to be manifeſt in the body.

The loathſome Scurvy is almoſt the Greek-Scurvy, not much differing from the Leproſie of the Greeks.

This may be cured with Viridellus prepared as above deſcribed.

I judge, and not without Experience, that he that can cure this Scurvineſs, may alſo cure the Scab, almoſt of what kind ſoever.

See above, what are deſcribed in the Chap. of the Leproſie.

Ʋlcers, Dandref, and running ſores of the Head.

Ulcers, Dandref, and other running Sores of the head, either confirmed, or by application of improper Medicaments exaſperated, mundefying internal Medicines diſpoſe them to a fitneſs for admitting of Cure, but there is no cleanſing Remedy ſo happy as inwardly to remove the cauſe, and outwardly alſo the evil it ſelf. It is not alwayes profitable to cure running Sores of this kind, eſpecially in Children, ſince it is very often manifeſt, that from thence much more danger and detriment doth ariſe, then health or tranquillity is procured thereby.

Some endeavour to eradicate theſe evils by pitcht Caps mixed with Arſenick, but theſe are plainly hurtful.

After the uſe of internalls above deſcribed, this moſt excellent Cure is effected by two things.

1. Is the Urine of a Boar taken out with the bladder it ſelf, and the Boars brains added thereto, with which when diligently prepared, foment the head for ſome time in a Chimney, that the Patient may the better endure the fume, and with the remaining marrow annoint the ulcerated head; by repeating this certain times the evil is taken away, and the head perfectly cured.

2. Is Balſome of Sulphur, which this and the like ulcerations, doth ſpeedily and fafely remove.

Warts.

The water that iſſues out at the end of armes or other pieces of Oak trees chopt off with a hatchet, takes away Warts of what kind ſoever.

Corns.

Corns that are cut may be waſhed with Dogs urine, afterward a plaiſter of red Wax applyed (the operation will be better, if a little Mercury dulcis be added) then that they may be cured, a little Salt Lard muſt be worn upon the affected place.

In plucking up Corns by the roots, this following is highly commended by Ruland as a principal ſecret.

℞. Oyl of Sulphur per Campane ℥ ſs, Corroſive Salt of the Chryſtal ſtone ʒ ij, ſeeds of Henbane ʒ j, Opium ʒ j; grind theſe, and mix them.

Or, ℞. The blood of an Eele, and annoint the affected place.

Hard fleſhy tumours.

In theſe hard fleſhy ſwellings, after the frequent uſe of Bathings, it is beſt to cut them with a knife. Potential Cauteries are of no uſe in this caſe.

Spots.

Theſe ſpots and blemiſhes, of which Fernelius, if it be defired to cure them more happily, the body muſt firſt be cleanſed from depraved humours, afterward externalls applyed; of which are many in uſe by Practitioners.

The fat of the fiſh Thymalus and Oyl of Canes, take away the Spots, by annointing.

Mans blood with an equal part of breaſt milk diſtill'd together, takes away all blemiſhes.

Pimples.

Pimples are removed with diſtill'd water of the ſpotted leaves of Satyrion gathered in the New Moon, with which the skin muſt be diligently waſht in Autumn, to prevent their return in the ſpring.

So Salt of aſhes of old Coleworts diſſolved in the ſame water is a preſent Remedy.

Black and blew ſpots.

Black and blew ſpots are beſt removed by application of raw fleſh.

The Gangrene and Sphacelus beginning.

The Gangrene or Sphacelus in its beginning, is prevented from ſpreading; 1. By a ſtrong Lixivium, in which Scordium, roots of Scorzonera and Vincetox are boyled, and the affected place fomented with the ſame Lixivium applyed hot. 2. Spirit of wine Camphorate, that is, in ℥ iij, of which ʒ j of Camphire is diſſolved; with this alone or joyned with other appropriates, waſh the affected place; then this there is nothing more excellent to prevent putrefaction of the part: See Fabritius Hildanus his Obſervations.

4. Butter of Antimony, with which the part already affected and putrefied muſt be annointed, and as it were marked therewith, that it may more happily be ſeparated from the living part, and the parts admit of no further putrefaction; it is obſervable, and plainly to be diſcerned, that after the corrupted part is incompaſſed with the butter by annointing, if other things be conveniently and rightly performed, the putrefaction paſſes not that circle. The dead part muſt be ſeparated, if one intire part, by the Chyrurgions help, or elſe by mundefying Unguents, that the dead parts may not corrupt the living.

To this purpoſe excellent is Oyl Olive, but more excellent is Oyl of Poppy made by expreſſion, if in ℥ iij of either Oyls, ʒ ſs of ſublimate Mercury, or Mineral Turpith be diſſolved untill the Oyl be tinged with a red colour. This Oyl doth not only perfectly cleanſe all fetid ulcerations, but alſo admirably ſeparates the gangren'd parts from the living, removes what is putrefied, but what is found it touches not.

Ʋlcers.

Of Ulcers ſee above what is there deſcribed. In Ulcers of every kind, firſt ſuch things as cleanſe, then ſuch as may take away the corrupt matter, and at length conſolidating Medicines are required.

Mundefying Medicaments are above ſpoken of, Balſome of Sulphur, and a plaiſter of Diaſulphur excellently conſolidate Ulcers, of which alſo above.

Fiſtulaes.

Fiſtulaes are cured partly by external, and partly by internal Medicines.

Internal are vulnerary potions, touching which Authors adviſe, chiefly Wurtzius in the proper Chap. Treatiſe 4.

Note. The Fiſtula is difficultly cured, if in the mouth it lye hid, and the mouth be infected with blackneſs, or other corrupt filth: Therefore the mouth muſt either be ſcraped, or with convenient Medicaments purged. Mercur. dulcis diſſolved in Plantane water takes away the blackneſs by annointing.

Healing Medicines may be taken from the abundance of conſolidating Remedies above preſcribed.

Salt of Sol extracted from the Caput mortuum, is alſo a famous cleanſer, if after waſhing of the Fiſtulaes it be applyed, eſpecially if firſt diſſolved in the juice of river Crabs, and with Tents, or other ſpungy inſtruments put into the cavities of the Fiſtula's.

Moreover to conſolidate Fiſtula's, eſpecially of the Gums, after the periſhed teeth are taken out, for without their taking out, no cure can be effected, moſt excellent is the liquor, which remains uncoagulated after the Specificuns purgans of Paracelſus is the third or fourth time extracted. Of this ſome drops often put into the Fiſtula's, or with Tents applyed, effects the Cure in a ſhort time.

Wounds.

Cure of wounds rightly appertain to Chyrurgery, for they, and alſo Ulcers, require manual operation.

In cure of theſe Felix Wortzius Chyrurgion, hath famouſly performed much, whoſe works are extant and worthy of the greateſt commendation.

Paracelſus the moſt Eminent Chyrurgion, ſeems perfectly to perform the whole work, in evidently deſcribing all things neceſſary in Chyrurgy. Whoſe Chyrurgical writings are of ſingular uſe, eſpecially that ſmall manual once compendiouſly copied out at Baſil by Vitus Amerbachius, and not hitherto Printed.

The ſame Authors excellently adviſe, touching all ſymptoms and accidents, which very often happen in all kinds of Wounds, which chiefly how to Remedy Felix Wortzius excellently teaches in his third Chyrurgical Treatiſe.

There are Vulnerary Balſomes, alſo Potions very profitable to conſolidate wounds, of which Authors do alſo adviſe.

Famous is the vulnerary Balſome of Felix Wurtzius, which is every where commended, and is indeed of greater vertue then is uſually deſcribed; theſe two following principal properties it hath, that (if all other things be legitimately performed) it exquiſitely Cures the wound, and that in a very ſhort time.

The vulnerary Balſome is thus made:

℞. Galbanum, Ammoniack, Bdellium, of each ℥ ſs, macerate them three dayes in vinegar, then ſtrain the Liquor, and after the uſuall manner thicken it to the conſiſtency of Honey: Afterward ℞. of fine red Myrrh, of the beſt Maſtick, of each ℥ ſs, Olibanum ℥ j; to theſe when finely pulveriſate, add of Larix Turpentine, Oyl Olive, of each ℥ ij; boyle them together over a moſt gentle Fire, ſtirring them continually, until the latter Gums be well melted, then again add ℥ j of Oyl Olive, and with gentle heat boyle it; and ſo go on, alwayes adding ℥ j of the Oyl Olive, untill a whole pound be ſo uſed, keeping it alwayes ſtirring: This being done, mix the Gums before diſſolved in vinegar, and afterward ſtreined and thickned, by continual ſtirring in like manner; and as before by ounces pour in Oyl Olive, untill another pound of the Oyl be added, and then the Balſome will contract a yellowiſh colour.

But if you deſire the ſame Balſome ſhould be green, add ℥ j of Verdegreaſe pulveriſate, and leave it in the Sun for a month and more; the Feces will by little and little precipitate the bottom, from which, what is pure muſt be ſeparated, and in clean veſſels kept for uſe.

Ʋſe.

Green wounds made either with Cuts or Pricks are by this balſome ſuddenly cured, if only a ſmall part thereof be moderately hot, (viz.) as hot as the Patient can well endure, put into the wound, yet ſo as the whole cavity of the wound be exactly filled; for otherwiſe the Superiour parts will be healed up, and the inferiour remain raw, whereby bad ſymptoms will ariſe: But if with the wound a vein be alſo cut, it muſt be bound up carefully, and the Balſome infuſed; this continued for four dayes at leaſt, if the legature be aptly placed, the wound will be perfectly cured.

Some do ſometimes in theſe caſes uſe (not the aforeſaid Balſome) a conglutinating powder, which is made of River Crabs; Thus, ℞. Crabs whole, while they are alive, and freſh taken out of the River, in the month of June, when the Moon is in the ſign Cancer, (at that time their ſhells are render) put them in an earthen pot, and dry them in an Oven, but ſo as they may neither burn, nor touch the fire, but be fit by drying to be reduced to powder eaſily. This powder put into wounds, yea, though very deep, but with this caution, that all the cavities be perfectly filled; otherwiſe where the powder touches not the bottom, the wound in the top will indeed be conſolidated, but its generating corruption in the bottom cannot be hindred: This therefore muſt alwayes be diligently minded, otherwiſe wounds newly healed muſt be again lanced.

Another Balſome of excellent uſe in wounds, is thus made;

℞. As much ear-wax as can be got, add it to Oyl of Wallnuts made by expreſſion, boyle them together, untill with gentle heat, the Oyl be ſomewhat thick like a Balſome.

The uſe of this is wonderful in moſt ſpeedy curing all wounds, for it excellently conſolidates, and perfectly frees from putrefaction.

Here may be reckoned Rulands Balſome of Sulphur, and plaiſter of Diaſulphur, whoſe laudable vertues are evident.

Fractures, Laxation and Diſlocation of bones.

In Fractures, Laxations and Diſlocations of bones, rightly to effect the Cure, practical Chyrurgions may be adviſed with thereabout.

Oſteocolla inwardly taken is admirably efficacious in the elder ſort, but in the young it is not ſo: See Fabritius Hildanus his Obſervations.

Yet this inconveniency may certainly be avoided by a dexterous preparation of an Arcanum or Magiſtery (phyloſophically calcined) of the ſtone it ſelf, that may be equally aſſiſtant both to the aged and alſo to the young, this experience proves.

But hitherto very few or no obſervations of a univerſal Magiſtery helpfull in fractures or diſlocations are extant, or elſe what is manifeſt hath in it little certainty.

FINIS.

Courteous Reader.

FOr your benefit, and the more exact underſtanding of the precedent Works. I have firſt compyled a particular Table of Diſeaſes compriſed in the foregoing Book of Practical Chymiſtry. and have inſerted the Remedies of the ſame Book in the general Table of Remedies following, which I call general, becauſe in it are ſpecified the Remedies, and Preparations of Royal, and Practical Chymiſtry. The reaſon why I have not added a Table of Diſeaſes to Royal Chymiſtry, is this: the Author of it only intended Preparations of Remedies, and briefly names the Diſeaſes for which they were proper, for illuſtrating, and proving the efficacy of his Preparations. In both Tables you have the Summe of both the foregoing Volumnes of Royal, and Practical Chymiſtry.

A particular Table or Catalogue of Diſeaſes compriſed in the Practical Chymiſtry, of Doctor Hartmannus.

• DISEASES of the HEAD.

  • Paines of the Head Page. 20.
  • Hemicrania ibid.
  • Talking idly in Sickneſſe Page. 21.
  • Inſany, Mania, and Melancholy Page. 22, 23.
  • Hydrophobia Page. 23.
  • Love Potions, or the danger coming thereby Page. 24.
  • Phrenſy Page. 24, 25.
  • Epilepſy in Children Page. 26.
  • Epilepſy in thoſe of ripe Age Page. 26, 27, 28, 29, 30.
  • Apoplexy Page. 30, 31, 32.
  • Palſy Page. 33, 34.
  • Palſy with the cholick Page. 35.
  • Memory defective Page. 36.
  • Drouſy affects ibid.
  • Watchings ibid.
  • Lite of the Brain Page. 37.
  • Vertigo ibid.
  • Convulſion ibid.
  • Jectigation ibid.
  • Catarrh Page. 38.
  • Suffocative Catarrh Page. 38, 39.

• AFFECTS of the EYES.

  • Squinting Page. 39.
  • Palſy of the Eye. ibid.
  • Imbecellity, and dimneſſe of Sight Page. 39, 40.
  • Ruption of the Ball of the Eye Page. 40.
  • Whiteneſs and Cloudineſs ibid.
  • Swellings ibid.
  • Sores of the Eyes ibid.
  • Carcinoma's ibid.
  • Epiphora, or dropping of the Eyes Page. 40.
  • Inflamation Page. 41.
  • Pain of the Eyes ibid.
  • Impoſtume of the Eye-Lids ibid.
  • Fiſtula of the Eyes ibid.
  • Wheales and blemiſhes ibid.
  • Haw, Cloudines, and Pterygium Page. 42.
  • Inflamation, Pain, and Dropping Page. 42, 43.
  • Redneſs of the Eyes Page. 43.
  • Hypoſphagma Page. 44.

• AFFECTS of the EARS.

  • Inflamation and Ulcers Page. 44.
  • Fluxes of the Ears ibid.
  • Worms in the Ears ibid.
  • Pains of the Ears. ibid.
  • Ringing, Noyſe, and Hiſſing Page. 44, 45.
  • Difficulty of Hearing Page. 45.
  • Deafneſſe Page. 45.

• AFFECTS of the Noſe.

  • Ozoena Page. 46, 47.
  • Burning Sores of the Noſtrils Page. 47.
  • Cancrous Humors ibid.
  • The Polypus ibid.
  • Smelling Loſt Page. 48.
  • Coryza, or a diſtillation from the head to the Noſe ibid.
  • Conſtant bleading at the Noſe ibid.
  • Hamorrhagia Critica ibid.

• DISEASES of the FACE.

  • Redneſſe Page. 49.
  • Wheals Page. 50.
  • Small Pocks, Meaſils, &c. Page. 50.
  • Blemiſhes, &c. ibid.
  • Pimples ibid.
  • Ringwarme, Tetter, &c. ibid.
  • Clefs of the Lips. ibid.

• AFFECTS of the TEETH.

  • Benummedneſſe Page. 50.
  • Blackneſſe of the Teeth ibid.
  • Looſeneſſe of the Teeth Page. 51.
  • The Tooth ach Page. 51.
  • Hollow aking Teeth Page. 51.
  • Worn, or waſted Teeth Page. 51.
  • Rotten Teeth Page. 51
  • Fleſh growing about the Gums Page. 52
  • Laxity, and putrefaction of the Gums ibid.
  • Swelling of the Gums ibid.
  • A diſtillation to the knot of the Jaw ibid.
  • Fxulceration ibid.
  • Dolours of the Teeth Page. 53.

• AFFECTS of the TONGUE, and Cheeks, &c.

  • Ranula Page. 53.
  • Palſy of the Tongue ibid.
  • Loſt Speech Page. 54.
  • Taſt loſt, and depraved ibid.
  • Tumor of the Jawes ibid.
  • Inflamation of the Jawes ibid.
  • Impoſthumation ibid.
  • Laxity of Uvula Page. 55.
  • Inflamation of the Uvula ibid.
  • Ulcers of the Columella ibid.
  • Putrid, and fetit Ulcers ibid.
  • Ulcers of Lues Venerea Page. 55, 56.
  • Quinſy Page. 56.
  • Baſtard Quinſy Page. 57.

• AFFECTS of the LIGHTS.

  • Windy Lights Page. 57.
  • Aſthma, Orthopnoea, and Diſpnoea ibid.
  • Stopping of the Breaſt Page. 58.
  • Inflamation of the Lungs ibid.
  • Impoſthume of the Lungs ibid.
  • Hereditary Ptyſick Page. 59.
  • Ptyſick not hereditary Page. 59.
  • The Pluriſy Page. 59, 60.
  • Hoarſneſſe Page. 61.
  • Cough ibid.
  • Spitting blood ibid.

• AFFECTS of the HEART.

  • Ulcers, and St. Anthony's Fire Page. 66.
  • Lipothymy ibid.
  • Swouning ibid.
  • Palpitation of the Heart Page. 67.
  • Little Worms in the Heart ibid.
  • Poyſons Page. 67.
  • Dolour of the Heart Page. 68.
  • VICES of the Paps ibid.
  • CANCERS ibid.
  • CARDIALGY, or Pain of the Heart Page. 72.

• DISEASES of the VENTRICLE.

  • Ulcers of the Stomach Page. 72.
  • Stopage of the Stomach Page. 72.
  • Dilatation of the Mouth of the Stomach ibid.
  • Stink of the Ventricle ibid.
  • Intemperance of the Ventricle ibid.
  • Loathing, and want of Apperite Page. 73.
  • Hungrineſſe Page. 73.
  • Canine Appetite Page. 74.
  • Longing, or the immoderate deſire of Women with Child ibid.
  • Thirſt ibid.
  • Crudity of the Ventricle Page. 75, 76.
  • Digeſtion loſt Page. 76.
  • Belchings Page. 77.
  • Windineſs of the Stomach ibid.
  • Inflation of the Ventricle ibid.
  • Tumor of the Ventricle ibid.
  • Sighing, or Sobbing ibid.
  • Nauſeouſnes. ibid.
  • Vomiting Page. 78.
  • Clotted Blood ibid.
  • Choller ibid.
  • Dolour of the Ventricle Page. 79.
  • Animalcula of the Ventricle Page. 79.
  • Imbecillity of the Ventricle ibid.

• DISEASES of the INTESTINES.

  • Obſtruction Page. 80.
  • Cholick, and Iliack paſſion Page. 81.
  • Palſy Page. 84.
  • Slow dejection of the Belly ibid.
  • Flux of the Inteſtines ibid.
  • Diarrhaea, and Dyſentery Epidemical ibid.
  • Dyſentery Page. 85.
  • Teneſinus Page. 89.
  • Dyſentery of the Liver ibid.
  • Purulent Excretion ibid.
  • Maw-wormes Page. 90.
  • Aſcaredes Page. 90.
  • Tinea Page. 90.

• VICES of the FUNDAMENT.

  • Inflamation Page. 91.
  • Clefs Page. 91.
  • Swellings, Warts Page. 91.
  • Red Sores, Piles Page. 91.
  • Hidden Hemroides Page. 91.
  • Deflux of the Hemrodes Page. 92.
  • Hemrodes Stopt ibid.
  • Falling Down of the Fundament ibid.
  • Frequent croaking of the belly Page. 93.
  • Incontinency of the Dung ibid.

• AFFECTS of the LIVER.

  • Intemperance, of the Liver Page. 93.
  • Putrefaction of the Liver Page. 93.
  • Imbecility of the Liver Page. 93.
  • Cruent dejections of the belly ibid
  • Tumors of the Feet ibid
  • Obſtruction of the Liver Page. 94, 95.
  • Schirrus of the Liver Page. 96.
  • Tumor of the Liver Page. 96.
  • Inflammation of the Liver Page. 97.
  • Impoſthume of the Liver Page. 97.
  • Ulcer of the Liver Page. 97.
  • Obſtruction of the bladder of the Gall. ibid.
  • Choller encreaſed in the ſame bladder ibid.
  • The Stone in the Bag of the Gall. Page. 98.

• DISEASES of the SPLEEN.

  • Tumor of the Spleen Page. 98.
  • Obſtruction of the Spleen Page. 98.
  • Schirrus of the Spleen. Page. 101.
  • Inflamation of the Spleen. Page. 101.
  • Impoſthume of the Spleen. Page. 101.
  • Ulcer. of the Spleen. Page. 101.
  • DISEASES of the Meſentery ibid.

• SYMPTOMES and the Liver, and Spleen.

  • Jaundies ſimple Page. 102.
  • Black Jaundies Page. 103.
  • Hypochondriack-Melancholy ibid.
  • Atrophia, or Conſumption Page. 104.
  • Cachexy Page. 106.

• DROPSY, and its Species.

  • Dropſy in general. Page. 107.
  • Timpany ibid.
  • Aſcites Page. 109.
  • Anaſarcha. Page. 111

• VICES of the REINS.

  • Inflamation Page. 112
  • Obſtruction Page. 113.
  • Exulceration of the Reines Page. 115.
  • Nephritick Dolour Page. 116.
  • Stone of the Reines Page. 116.

• AFFECTS of the BLADDER, &c.

  • Stone of the Bladder Page. 118.
  • Inflamation of the Bladder. Page. [•••]
  • Impoſthume of the bladder Page. [•••]
  • Exulceration of the bladder Page. [•••]
  • The Priapiſmus Page. [•••]
  • Extinct, or weak Virility Page. [•••]
  • Gonorrhaea Page. [•••]
  • Virulent Gonorrhaea Page. [•••]
  • Caruncle of the yard Page. [•••]
  • Diabetes Page. [•••]
  • Incontinency of Urine Page. [•••]
  • Difficulty in making Water Page. [•••]
  • Strangury ibid.
  • Heat of Urine ibid.
  • Piſſing blood Page. 124.
  • Voyding ſtrings in Urine. Page. 125.

• DISEASES of the TESTICLES.

  • Inflamation of the Scrotum, &c. Page. 125.
  • Tumor of the Cods. ibid.
  • Bubonocele, Enterocele, and Epilocele, or Burſtings of the Beily. ibid.
  • NAVEL-BURST. Page. 126.

• AFFECTS of the WOMB.

  • Inflamation of the Womb. Page. 127.
  • Impoſtumation of the Womb. Page. 127.
  • Ulceration of the Womb. Page. 127.
  • Sores of the Womb. Page. 127.
  • Schirrhus. of the Womb. Page. 127.
  • Falſe conception ibid.
  • Difficulty in the Birth ibid.
  • Winde of the Womb Page. 128.
  • Dropſy of the Matrix ibid.
  • Suppreſſion of the Menſes Page. 129.
  • Inordinate flux of the Menſes Page. 132.
  • Diſtillation of the Womb Page. 133
  • Gonorrhaea in Women Page. 134.
  • Suffocation of the Matrix Page. 134.
  • Aſcent of the Womb. Page. 136
  • Falling down of the Womb. Page. 136.
  • Convulſion of the Womb. Page. 136
  • Sterility Page. [•••]
  • Abortion. Page. [•••]
  • Difficulty of Birth Page. [•••]
  • Impotency. Page. [•••]

• The GOUT with its Species.

  • The Gout in general Page. 138
  • Podagra and Chiragra Page. [•••]
  • LEPROSY Page. [•••]
  • ELEPHANTIASIS Page. [•••]
  • LUES VENEREA Page. [•••]
  • The SCURVY. Page. [•••]

• FEAVERS.

  • Quotidians Page. 162
  • Intermitted Feavers Page. 162
  • Tertians Page. 163
  • Intermitting Tertians ibid.
  • Quartane Feavers Page. 164
  • Hectick Feavers Page. 165
  • Compounded Feavers Page. 165
  • Malignant Feavers Page. 166
  • The Peſtilency. Page. 168

• EXTERNAL AFFECTS.

  • Scabs Page. 174
  • The Volatile ſcab Page. 173
  • Cynones Page. 173
  • Bunches Page. 173
  • Kings evils, or like Scurffick affects Page. 175
  • Contractions of the members ibid.
  • Dryneſs, or with redneſs of the members Page. 176
  • Laxation Page. 177
  • Tumors ibid.
  • Biles ibid.
  • Bubo's ibid.
  • Carbuncle Page. 178
  • Puſhes, and Fellons ibid.
  • Terminthus ibid.
  • Hydrocephalum ibid.
  • External Schirrus ibid.
  • Gangrene ibid.
  • A ſwelling called Bronchochele ibid.
  • Running Ulcers Page. 179
  • Sarcoma's Page. 179
  • Varixes Page. 179
  • Aneuriſma Page. 179
  • St. Antony's Fire Page. 179
  • Phlyctena's Page. 179
  • Herpes Milians Page. 180
  • Ringworm and Tetter ibid.
  • Itching ibid.
  • Scurvineſs, or the wild ſcab ibid.
  • Ulcers, Dandref, and running ſores of the head Page. 181
  • Corns ibid.
  • Hard fleſhy Tumorsib.
  • Spots, or blemiſhes ib.
  • Pimples Page. 182
  • Gangrene, and Spacelus beginning ibid.
  • Ulcers ib.
  • Fiſtulas ib.
  • Wounds Page. 183
  • Fractures, Laxation and diſlocation of bones. Page. 184

A general Table of Remedies, and Preparations, compriſed in the two precedent Volumes of Royal and Practical Chymiſtry.

Marginal notes

1. There is one common Mummy of all men, viz. the ſpirit of life. The Medicine therefore may alſo be one. For the Diſeaſe in mans Body is nothing elſe but an Affect whereby the Mumy, or operation of the Spirit of life in man is hindered.

   This is proved by various examples, as of the Sun, Salt, Food, Poiſon, Air, and Fire, with which all men are indifferently affected. If the greateſt of theſe Affects be curable, then the leaſt may certainly be healed.

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2. A Diſeaſe cauſing the hair to fall off. ↩
3. Co-coctions. ↩
4. Reſ. Ive. ↩
5. If two ſmall a quantity [〈…〉] of Vitriol be pour[•] [〈…〉] makes it vonative only. ↩
6. Exceſſive heats. ↩
7. White Wine. ↩
8. Read Mugwort ↩
9. What is this Crocus of Metals. ↩
10. Before Suppuration. ↩
11. What kinds of Diſeaſes are cured by Vomiting. ↩
12. An admirable property in Glaſs of Antimony. ↩
13. Where its Cathartick force conſiſts. ↩
14. A Caution ↩
15. Intemperance the Nurſe of Phyſicians. ↩
16. Where the Subject of the parging faculty conſiſts. ↩
17. [〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉]. ↩
18. How theſe purging Medicines aperate. ↩
19. A Trial of the beſt Mercury. ↩
20. Panacea of Anwaldinus. ↩
21. Spirit of Vitriol and Sulphur differ not. ↩
22. Doſe and Uſe. ↩
23. Red Alcohol. ↩
24. Caution. ↩
25. Caution. ↩
26. ☞ ↩
27. Caution. ↩
28. page 68. ↩
29. rotation. ↩
30. A Diaphoretick of Cinnabar. ↩
31. Fiery ſores of the head. ↩
32. The external uſe of Oil of Antimony. ↩
33. Mercurius vitz, Corrected. ↩
34. Mercurius vitae Cathartick. ↩
35. Glaſſe of Mercury. ↩
36. Montiſpelienſis. ↩
37. Symptomes. Caution. ↩
38. Liquer againſt worms. ↩
39. Error of Crollius and others. ↩
40. Glaſſe of Antimony. ↩
41. The time of preparing glaſſe of Antimony. ↩
42. Glaſſe of Antimony corrected. ↩
43. Whether after the taking of Antimony a vein may be cut. ↩
44. Alias Aloes ſuccotrine. ↩
45. Whether Antimony only purging by the inferior parts may be. ↩
46. Ʋntruths in Phyſicians are allowed by Plato, when for the benefit of the ſick. ↩
47. The true correction of Scammony by Spirit of Vitriol. ↩
48. Scammony not prepared is hurtful. ↩
49. Or ſmall ſtones. ↩
50. Paracelſus his preparations eaſie, not difficult. ↩
51. Radical vices. ↩
52. Adde to which a capacious Reciever. ↩
53. Pleaſant bitter, alias, pleaſant auſterity. ↩
54. Mugwort. ↩
55. Read Argilla. ↩
56. Cure of the Dropſie. ↩
57. Cryſtals. ↩
58. There are ſome Diſeaſes which admis [〈◊〉] of Cure, but by Sweat, and the [•]munctories of the Pores, as thy Weſ[•]lence and Pleuriſie. ↩
59. Or that it may be made du Amalgama. ↩
60. Herbs and flowers which in diſtilling ſend forth yellow drops. ↩
61. Buttery Magiſtery of Pearls. ↩
62. Spirit of Lignum Guaiacum. ↩
63. Butery Magiſtery of Corals. ↩
64. Tincture of Corals by Spirit of Honey.☞ ↩
65. Pots. ↩
66. White-violets, rather Wall-flowers. ↩
67. Falſe Aurum p[•]abile. ↩
68. Bones ſtanding out of their place. ↩
69. Feebleneſs of the loines. ↩
70. It is ſtrange that in Changes of the Moon the Brain is diſturbed, in her Increaſe it moiſtens, and in her Decreaſe it dryes, as is plainly to be ſeen in Epilepticks, who in the encreaſe of the Moon perceive themſelves worſe. ↩
71. Wild Mint. ↩
72. The Author's Preface before publiſhed. ↩
73. In Gold is the Reſervacle of all Magiſteries; for the Quinteſcence of Gold reſiſts tho operation of the Sun and the other Planets, in the Body of Man. ↩
74. There are four principles of Nature. ↩
75. Among the Celeſtials, Sol, obtaines the priority. ↩
76. Among Vegetables, Wine. ↩
77. Among Animals Man. ↩
78. And among Minerals, Gold. ↩
79. The Aurean Heaven is manifeſted without any comixtion of Impurity. So feculent and ponderous Lucifer once was caſt out from the ſpiritual Heaven. ↩
80. The Ancients not without cauſe ſay, in Sol and Salt all things are contained, viz. not in the excrementit[•]ous part, but in the Centrale univerſal Balſom of Nature, which from every Age hath been called the true Halchymia. Read. Rodagitius his inferior Zodiack of the Hyemal Signs. ↩
81. Alſo Lullyes Heaven of Phyloſophers of Centrale Salt. ↩
82. To this Phyloſophick Heaven we apply its Terrene Stars, which are Plants, Stones, and Metals. ↩
83. As in Animals, of all parts the Heart it ſelf is moſt excellent throughout the whole Body, ſo in the Heaven and World, the Sun exceeds, being the joy of every Creature in the whole univerſe, and ſuch as are in it have the Dominion. ↩
84. See Menandem Hierohlyphicam. ↩
85. Gold is every Nature. ↩
86. Exodus 26. 30. ↩
87. The Counſel of the Supream Order, the middle order interprets to the Inferior. ↩
88. The third is moved by the ſecond; the ſecond is governed by the firſt. ↩
89. GOD in the diſpoſion and ordination of things by degrees, hath always placed the more noble in the higheſt degree. ↩
90. All Souls to that one Soul of the World, and all Planets to the Sun only, as King over all, ought to be referred. ↩
91. It ſhines over all, and is the ferment of humane ſapience. ↩
92. The force of the Sun peculiarly ſhines in Stones, for whilſt in every natural thing the ſpirit of it is ſeated, ſo much the more will it be manifeſted in Gold, and in Stones, which helps their Nature labouring with defect, and reſtores them. ↩
93. Therefore Paracelſus, not without Reaſon, in lib vexationum hath conſtituted triple Gold. ↩
94. Metals are appointed the loweſt place of the Circle, they in the middle of the Centre of the Earth lye bid. ↩
95. The Sun receives from none, but burns and enlightens always of it ſelf, and by God only it governed. ↩
96. You can proceed in nothing rightly without the benefit of Luna, becauſe ſhe by the virtue of Sol is governeſs of generation, augmentation, and decreaſe. ↩
97. It is called Luna, becauſe it ſhines by the light of another, for of it ſelf it ſhines not but receives all its ſplendor from the Sun. ↩
98. Without the Moon, [〈◊〉] a Medium, we are altogether unable to attract the ſuper[•]our virtues. ↩
99. Although the Moon from all Stars receives virtue, yet as oft as ſhe is joyned [〈◊〉], and in conjunction with the Sun, ſhe is moſt powerfully repleniſhed with an enlivening virtue, and from his Aſpect borrows her complexi[•]h. ↩
100. An earthen Retort. ↩
101. No man once endamaged, will uſe the ſame thing, by which be was hurt, the ſecond time. ↩
102. It is needful that Death precede Regeneration. ↩
103. Deceiver. ↩

104. A [•]iſeaſe that makes the hairs fall off.

     No man without dolour recovers health, like a Woman with Child, who without pain cannot be de[•]ed.

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105. Not Bores-greaſe. ↩
106. If the expulſive faculty be weak, then the coagulative force of Salt cauſeth the encreaſe of Tartar. ↩
107. A ſingular Powder againſt the Stone. ↩
108. Compounded powder of Crabs-eyes. ↩
109. Extract of Knobs of Cynosbatus. ↩
110. Liquor of Cryſtals. ↩
111. Tincture of Emralds. ↩
112. Sulphur of Sol. ↩
113. Aurum-potabile. ↩
114. Salt of Co[•]als. ↩
115. Bread and Wine are the chief props of Suſtentation, and of precreation ſingular mediums, becauſe Sm[•] Cerere & Baccho triget Venus. ↩
116. [〈1 paragraph〉] ↩
117. Wheat cannot be had without Tares, no[•] Haney without a Sting. ↩

118. Entitys of Diſeaſes according to Paracelſus are five

     For be divides diſeaſes into Natural, and into them coming as a Scourge from God.

     The Natural are comprehended in four entitys, viz. Natural, Aſtral, Venenate, and Spiritual, th[•] fiſt is ſuch as are inflicted as a Scourge

     Theſe Aſtral and Firmamental Infections are known by the ingenious Phyſician, and Firmamentally cured, for Art hath obtaired a Medicine which impowers the

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119. Phytian hath to know and capell Firmamental diſeaſes. ↩
120. The Magnet of Man is Magical Cure, in which is a Celeſtial Impreſſion after Contact of the Herb, the Herb until it be putrefied, attracts Medicine into the Ʋlcer, and ſo cures it. ↩
121. Herb Sanikell. ↩
122. Ladies Mantle. ↩
123. Whether Vulnerary Potions beuſeful. ↩
124. Oyle and Spirit of Saturn. ↩
125. A famous Cordial ↩
126. Auram potabile of ſoure. ↩
127. A diſeaſe in the ſingers. ↩
128. The place in which God is ſaid to exiſt, and from the ſign God himſelf or his Eſſence is known: For all Creatures in their properties do as it were dem[•]nſtrate the preſence of GOD. ↩
129. Divers and maniſold ſormes are the Signes directing to find every ſingular Myſtery. ↩
130. The qualities of Simples are not to be conſidered; but their Arcanums. ↩
131. Chyromancy from the Cabaliſtick Arts is ſaid to be the Inventrix of Medicine, ↩
132. Phyſitians, like Virgins, ought to look at thoſe things which are before their feet, not ambitiouſly hunt after forraign things. The Product of our own Region [〈◊〉] ſufficient. ↩
133. The vertue of many things are unknown to us, only through our own negligence of experimenting them. ↩
134. The Earth is Gods Pharmacop[•]lion, and much by the vertues of Herbs may be effected, if we be not ignorant of the excellenty of very many. ↩
135. When with Simples we may effect the Cure, compounded Medicines muſt not be adhibited. ↩
136. According to the Climate of Regions and its diverſity, ſo are Men, Cuſtems, and the Vertues of Plants varied. ↩
137. Galen Lib. 2. Of the Facultier of Aliments. ↩
138. And although rewards are commendable, yet that which by Phyſitians ought [•]oſt to be anned at, is the Cure of the ſick. ↩
139. No Created thing in Nature is found, that may not be converted to Medicinal uſe. ↩
140. Sirac. c. 6. ver. 2. 3. ↩
141. Oſtentimes under a dirty Coat great Wiſdom lies hid. ↩
142. Levit 26. Pſal. 104. ver. 15 Ezech. Cap. 15. ↩
143. The faithful Soul is the Sanctuary of God. 2 Cor. 4. ↩
144. The Heavenly Signature is not from the Form, but from the Heart; that is, it manifeſts Men by their Works and Fruits. ↩
145. So our Saviour reproves the Fox like mind of Herod; and John Baptiſt taxeth the Phariſees with Viperine Subtilty. ↩
146. Many things by moſt learned men might be obtained, if through falſe Ambition they do not perſwade themſelves to be ſuſſiciently learned already. ↩
147. Syrac. Cha. 39. ver. 26. ↩
148. All things Created by GOD, ſubſiſt in Order, Time, Meaſure and Weight. ↩
149. Wiſdom 11. ver. 12. ↩
150. Every worke maniſeſts and declares its Workman and Builder, which in Medicine is an Arcanum and Myſtery. So the Anatomy of Forms, ſhewn the Natures of things. ↩
151. GOD knew things precious, with labour acquired, would be more acceptable, then ſuch as are obvious to ſight, which for the moſt part men are apt to deſpiſe. ↩
152. Moſes in his Deſcription of Heaven and Earth, by ſimple words hath concealed ineffable Arcanums of Myſteries. ↩
153. Pſal. 19: ver. 6. ↩
154. By the Sun, that is, by the Heart of the Macrocoſme the Heart of the Microcoſme hath is Life. ↩
155. From his treble vertue he is called thrice Great, and becauſe he was a King, Philoſopher, and Prophet, Monarch of Triple Philoſophy. ↩
156. The World of the Deity, or Paul's Third Heaven: above or without God there is no other World or Heaven to be found. ↩
157. The Creatures are full of GOD. ↩
158. Pſal. 34. ver. 4. ↩
159. This is the Mirrour in which the [•]ternal Artificer exhibits himſelf to be contemplated by his Creatures. ↩
160. The chief Aſpect of GOD is face to face; the other is that with which his Back parts are ſeen. ↩
161. GOD is known in his Works: therefore nothing is converted to evil, or joyned to Deſtruction. ↩
162. Whatſoever is in all worlds together, that alſo is contained in each of them; nor is there any one of them in which all are not, that are in any or each of them, as is atteſted by Pythagoras, Ana[•]agoras, Piatone. Geneſis, 28. ver. 12, 13. ↩
163. Even as the Fire from it ſelf gives forth to infinity and alwayes remains Uniform. ↩
164. God is ineffable and innominable, in Nature he is called, Trigrammus. In the Law, Tetragrammus. In Grace, Pentogrammus. The State of future Happineſs. ↩
165. GOD was before the preduction of things, from without naked and alone, until it pleaſed his Divine goodneſs to go forth in production of things, and as it were in a manner to Clothe himſelf, ↩
166. But wherefore GOD Created not the World ſooner, by reaſon of the humble Obedience, Reverence, and Fear due to the Creator, it is not permitted to the Creature, that Sin may be avoided[•] to enquire. ↩
167. The Word of GOD is the Firſt Idea of all things; ſo this extrinſecal World is Made and Formed according to the Figure of the intrinſical, Viz. Intelligible World, by the moſt excellent Builder of all things. ↩
168. GOD is the En[•] of all Entityes, that is, the Place, Original and Compriſement of all things Created; from which all are, and to which all endeavour to return. ↩
169. Angels are moſt certain Mirrors obnoxious to no Corruption, which manifeſt the Divinity in them by continual Contemplation. ↩
170. What are in Superiours are alſo ſeen in Inferiours, but degenerated in condition, and adulterated. ↩
171. All are in GOD, as Numbers in Unity, and all Lines of the Circumſerence in the Centre, ↩
172. Rom. 8 Verſe 21, 22. ↩
173. The Supream Creator of Nature, hath created in one Moment, without occupation of time, all which he determined to make, and of them hath made an admirable ſeparation, or Diviſion, as it pleaſed him. ↩
174. The Habitation of GOD is not diſtinct from his Eſſence, which is divinely in all places, if diſtinguiſhed from his Divine Eſſence, it is an Argument of deficiency in GOD. ↩
175. Jam. 3. Ve[•]ſ. 15. ↩
176. For as man is known by his fruits; ſo the Herbs alſo by their fruits of Signature. ↩
177. A Phyſitian is not without cauſe by [〈◊〉] called [〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉]. ↩
178. The Anatomy and Forms of Herbs, muſt be agreeable to the Anatomy and Forms of Diſeaſes. For unleſs Phyſi[•]gnom[•]n[•], and Chyromancy both o[•] D[•]ſeaſes and Remedies, with the certain and Eſſential Anatomy, be known to the Phyſitian, he can hardly with good ſucceſs perform their Cure. ↩

179. Signature in Phyloſophy and Medicine is the principal Foundation.

     Rom. 1. Verſe 19.

     Wiſ. Chap. 15 Pſal. 19.

     Therefore Hermes ſaith, every created thing diſcovers the Majeſty of GOD, and for that Cauſe GOD was pleaſed to Create all things, that through every of them we might diſcern him.

     For there is nothing found in the World which wants a ſpark of Divine Vertue.

     Chyromancy and Phyſiognomony ſhew the Signs of all future Members.

     This ſignated Foundation drawn from the light of Nature, is obtained by Magick Science.

     This Art from the Light of Nature, by Divine Grace was communicated to Adam, Gen. a-Verſ. 19, 20.

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180. Said to be the White Violet. ↩
181. Wintergreen. ↩
182. Wall Fearn. ↩
183. The falſe Hermodactile of the Italians & of Mathiolus. ↩
184. Blood ſtone. ↩
185. Scabs. ↩
186. Black and New by a ſtrake. ↩
187. Tumors like Gums. ↩
188. Paracelſus calls them Das Ferch in the Germane Idiome. ↩
189. The ſame that Generates Thunder and Lightning, the ſame Generates the Apoplexy, the Operations of either is admirable. ↩
190. Tempeſts demonſtrate the Cauſe, Nature, and Original of the Falling Sickneſs. ↩
191. As many kindes of Wood a[•] are in the World, ſo many kindes of Bones in the Humone Body. ↩
192. The Forme of all Humane Members is found in Vegetables, Stones, and Minerols. ↩
193. Wan is known by the Nature of Animals, whoſe Primum Eſſe bares Rule in him. ↩
194. Whence the Chaldeans ſay. Man is an Animal of a vartous multiformed and changable Nature. ↩
195. The wiſe man Rules, Commands, and Compels the Stars. ↩
196. Hoſ. 2. v. 18. ↩
197. Job 5. v. 23. ↩
198. Hence is the Vulgar ſaying, we e[•]ber are have been, or may be What he is. ↩
199. Eccl. 7 v. 21. ↩
200. 2 Sam. Chap. 23. ver. 6. 7 ↩
201. Man hath an Eternal Father, to whom be ought to live, not to the Animal Spirit. ↩
202. GOD gave unto man the A[•]al Body, not that he ſhould live in it, but that he might inhabit it for a time. ↩
203. [〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉] ↩
204. See Paracelſus in his Aroth. ↩
205. [〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉] ↩
206. Prov. 6. ver. 8 ↩
207. Prov. 20. ver. 25 ↩
208. Page 100. ↩
209. The backs of the Beaſts in Autumn are alwayes bare, and without hair, being worn off with this way of carrying. ↩
210. For by the Animal and Starry [〈◊〉] of Br[•], faſt [〈…〉] Animal Spiri[•] of Man is afterward learned, who in himſelf [•]th all Callected and [•]riſed that in o[•]er Animals is diſ[•]ſt. ↩
211. So alſo the Elements pu[•]ing off their old and corrupted Garmants are renewed, and as it ware with new youthfulneſs inveſted. ↩
212. Crabs by eating Frogs renew themſelves. ↩
213. Mens by the uſe of Spiders. ↩
214. Eagles by Shel-Fith. ↩
215. Serpents by eating Toads. ↩
216. The Hart by devouring Serpents. ↩
217. For he in the Coverns of Serpents by moſt vehement reſpiration, attracts them, and ſo de[•]ours them. ↩
218. Sothe Land T[•]ad altracts the Weaſel, and the Weaſel Mice. ↩
219. The R[•]ngs Fiſher, and the Bird [•]is among all Birds, in themſelves [•]ve the greateſt Arconums, the eſſence whereof receces no[•] from its own Domicil ↩
220. This Regeneration of Anim[•]es is a true Tranſplantation, from the [•]ing R[•]ot by addition of Now Graf[•]s. ↩
221. See Menand. Hierogly. of John Dee, London. ↩
222. Purging. ↩
223. Mechoachanna. ↩
224. De Peru. ↩
225. A ſoft ſandſtone. ↩
226. Feavers. ↩
227. Medicines procuring ſleep. ↩
228. A Diſeaſ[•] when one feareth water. ↩
229. Of the Arteries. ↩
230. Caryophyllato. ↩
231. Or Cotton. ↩
232. Method. ↩
233. Cyclamen. ↩
234. Stones. ↩
235. Adiſeaſe in the Chryſtaline humour. ↩
236. Swellings. ↩
237. The skin of the Eye hurt by a ſtr[•]ke. ↩
238. Inflammation of blood. ↩
239. A ſtinking Diſeaſe in the Noſe. ↩
240. A preternatural Tumour. ↩
241. [〈◊〉] not exceeding Gr. iv. ↩
242. The diſtillation from the head to the Noſe ↩
243. Haemorthagta. ↩
244. Yarrow. ↩
245. Slender ↩
246. Con[•]lida Minor. ↩
247. Afterward moyſtened. ↩
248. Cramp. ↩
249. Continue. ↩
250. Touching. ↩
251. Difficulty in breathing. ↩
252. Florentine flower de Luce. ↩
253. Windy. ↩
254. Dialthea. ↩
255. M[•]yſtned. ↩
256. Warm. ↩
257. A ſwouning or lying for dead. ↩
258. Put little. ↩
259. Muſt not be uſed. ↩
260. May be taken up. ↩
261. The beſt ſpirit of Wine. ↩
262. Tears. ↩
263. Alittle worms in & bag. ↩
264. Or eſſencified with ſteel. ↩
265. Half a pound and five Gr. ↩
266. A provocation to ſtool when nothing is voided but a little blood. ↩
267. Peach bleſſ. ↩
268. Exceeding ſmall worms, of kind of the Maw worms ↩
269. A Worm breeding in the belly. ↩
270. Gyſta. ↩
271. Labouring Osen. ↩
272. Toad-fl[•]. ↩
273. A Compoſition of ſweet powders. ↩
274. O[•]ga. ↩
275. Bitter ſweet. ↩
276. Sowcriſh. ↩
277. Pancreon. ↩
278. Marſh-Mallowes. ↩
279. Skin. ↩
280. The Diſea adſitting in a chair. ↩
281. Humours. ↩
282. Hedg Iſop. ↩
283. Cardus. ↩
284. A kind of Burr. ↩
285. An[•]ſarcs. ↩
286. For Butchers broom read Rusk. ↩
287. Difficulty of Ʋrine. ↩
288. Gravel in the reins ↩
289. Return of the diſtemper. ↩
290. Hent. ↩
291. Ragwort. ↩
292. Antidote. ↩
293. A ſwelling within the Yard. ↩
294. Involuntary piſſing. ↩
295. Sphincter, a round [•]uſcle that compoſſeth the ſtrait gut. ↩
296. Simple. ↩
297. Skin of the Cods. ↩
298. Ʋrchen. ↩
299. A Tr[•]ſſe. ↩
300. Mola. ↩
301. Msriſco. ↩
302. A fretting of the skin of the Ven 5. ↩
303. Expelling Suffociation. ↩
304. Crab of the River, or Crabfiſh. ↩
305. Sweet Cans, or Galangal. ↩
306. Gelatina. ↩
307. Purging or reſiſting the Gous. ↩
308. Eſſence. ↩
309. Knes-Gout. ↩
310. Cyathum, a certains meaſure. ↩
311. Another kind of Leproſie. ↩
312. The ſigns of the diſtemper allow. ↩
313. Spitting out the matery noxious humour. ↩
314. Rolt[•]rote. ↩
315. A Coution. ↩
316. Part of an Owle. ↩
317. Solivation. ↩
318. Aſhes. ↩
319. Or ſuch as live by the Sea-ſide. ↩
320. Palpitation of the boart. ↩
321. A Diſeaſe that makes all things ſeem round ↩
322. [〈…〉]. ↩
323. Tips of the Harts-horn. ↩
324. Tipè. ↩
325. Page 377. ↩
326. A yellowiſh water growing in the joynts. ↩
327. Hartmanes Stove. ↩
328. Preternatural Tumours. ↩
329. A kind of St. Anthonies fire. ↩
330. Or wa[•]kernel. ↩
331. A puſh riſing by night. ↩
332. A diſeaſe ariſing from Rheum in the head. ↩
333. An excreſſence of fleſh. ↩
334. A crooked ſwelling vein. ↩
335. A ſwelling with bliſters like wild fire. ↩
336. Winding or running crooked. ↩
337. Arſeſmart. ↩