{non-Roman} {non-Roman} {non-Roman} {non-Roman} {non-Roman}: Or, The English unparalleled physician AND chirurgeon: showing The true use of all manner of PLANTS and MINERALS. In which is Explained, The whole ART and secrecy of physic and chirurgery. Wherein is contained, 

1. The cure of any Internal Disease, which hath taken effect, and brought forth Symptoms, either outwardly or inwardly, in the Head, stomach, Back, Belly, &c.  
2. The making of diverse rare and excellent balsams, oils, plasters, and Waters, with the effects thereof.  
3. The making and use of Purges, Vomits, Drinks, and clysters, according to Rules of physic and astrology.  
4. The nature and temperature of Herbs, Plants, and Vegetables, and the use thereof, and the Influence of the Planets as well over Herbs and Plants, as over the Bodies of Men.  
5. The way to extract the Spirits and Quintaessences of several sorts of Herbs and Minerals, and the rare Operations they have.  
6. The making of Salt of Wormwood, Balm, or any other Herb.  
7. The Cure of any Wound, Contusion, Puncture, or ulcer in any part of the Body. All which have been prescribed and practised by several Learned Doctors and chirurgeons.    
By D. BORDER, Practitioner in physic.  
LONDON, Printed by B. Alsop, and are to be sold at his house in Grubstreet, near the Upper Pump. 1651,   

To the Right Honourable the Lord BRADSHAW Lord President of the council of State, &c.  
My Lord,  
IT hath been the general practice of writers, to dedicate their books of Art and learning, to learned and honourable persons, under whose patronage they are protected, find the better acceptance abroad, and the instruments attain the opportunity to acknowledge their duty and thankfulness to those whom they reverence & honour. The last whereof was the cause that brought these things into a book, and the book unto you.  
The main subject whereon it consisteth, is, the very quintessence of Hypocrates, Galen, Joubertus, Paracelsus; and other learned men of these latter times, which for the most part have been experimentally tried and approved excellent, though in general they have been kept secret and hidden from the public; for whose good I have taken some pains to put them into such a method, that all that have need may receive benefit and comfort. Having such a talon in my hand I thought it my duty to improve it to the best advantage of the republic; for herein the rich may at least take delight, the middle sort gain knowledge and experience, the poor find relief, when they want money to seek for other help, and all sorts of people remedies against all kind of maladies, sicknesses or diseases incident to man's body, if they be carefully administered and applied, according to the directions. set down, for here is variety of medicines according to the nature of the disease, whereas some empiric of our time, have but one plaster for all sores.  
Here is also set down certain rules and directions for physicians and chirurgeons which are no less necessary to be known, than the subject or matter on which they are to work; for I find it recorded, that Paracelsus did more good in his time, by making known the theory, than Galen did in all his life, which more than doubled the years of Paracelsus.  
Non nobis solum nati sumus, &c. is a true position, and was never more really practised then by your Lordship, whom God hath raised up to be a principal instrument to preserve this nations peace and tranquillity: and for this cause the whole commonwealth challengeth an interest to your honour, and look upon you as their chief protector against the Common enemy, the great physician, to cleanse and purge the evil and malign humours; which are apt to arise in the body politic, that the Godly receive comfortable and refreshing cordials, nay even the dew from heaven, under a flourishing pious ministry, in a land of peace flowing with milk and honey. And the great physician both of soul and body, preserve you with increase of honour, and length of days, which is the prayer of.  
Your Lordships humbly devoted in all service. DAN, BORDER.   

The Table Alphabetical of the Wounds, Maladies, Diseases, and Sicknesses, for which there be approved remedies prescribed in this Book.  

A  
AChes of all sorts cured chap. 45. pa. 21. &c. 

See more in oils and ointments.    
Apoplexy and the cure See the vertus of Herbs, &c.  
Agues c. 129. p. 85.  
Alopecia, or the coming off of the hair c. 58. p. 29.  
Almonds swelled and inflamed c. 64. p. 33. See more in squinancy.  
Antidotes and preservatives against infectious air c. 85. p. 50.  
Asthma or the Tysick c. 105. p. 66.  
St. Anthony's fire c. 43. p. 18.   

B  
BUrsting and the cure thereof c. 111. p. 71.  
Bruises c. 130. p. 85. c. 141. p. 91.  
Back and Reins c. 142. p. 91.  
Benumbedness of the legs or thighs c. 151. p. 95.  
Burning or scalding, c. 154. p. 94.  
The Artificial balsam and several other excellent balsams and the effects thereof c. 125. p. 81. c. 126. p. 82. &c.  
Spitting of blood, c. 73. p 40. &c.  
Bleeding at the nose stayed c. 62. p. 31.  
Bloody flux of long continuance c. 90. p. 52.   

C  
COntusions in the head or any other part c. 9 p. 5. c. 17. p. 8. c. 97. p. 80.  
Cancer in the breast c. 32. p. 15.  
Contraction or shrinking of sinews with a consumption helped c 55. p. 27.  
Cough of the Lungs, c. 69. p. 37.  
Cough with shortness of breath c. 70. p. 38.  
Cough and pain in the side c. 74. p. 43.  
Cramp an excellent remedy against it c. 54. p. 27.  
Catarrh, Rheum, Cough and Tysick c. 96. p. 58.  
Corns on the feet c. 117. p. 77.  
Chilblains, and their cure c. 116. p. 76.   

D  
Dropsies, the signs and the cure thereof c. 77. p. 45. c, 78. p. 46.  
Drink for the yellow jaundice c. 169. p. 107  
Drink for spitting blood c. 170. ibid.  
Drink for a surfeit c. 171: ib.  
Drink for restoring any decay of the inward parts c 173. p. 108  
Drink for a woman in danger to miscarry c. 174. p. 109.  
Drink for melancholy and choler c. 175. ib.  
Drink for the scurvy c. 176. p. 110.  
Diet-drink for any disease c. 177. p, 111.  
Diet-drink opening obstructions, &c. c, 179. p. 104.  
Deafness and the perfect cure thereof c. 204. p. 128.   

E  
Eyes pricked or hurt c. 16. p. 7.  
Eyes that are sore c. 61. p. 30.  
Pin and Web in the eyes c. ib. p. 31.  
Pearl in the eyes c. ib.  
Eyes that are dim, an ointment c. 99 p. 81.  
Ears that run c. 123. p. 81.  
hemorrhoids and their cure c. 91. p. 53. &c. 109. p. 69.  
Electuary for gonorrhoea or running of the reins c. 88 p. 51.  
Electuary to expel wind, &c. c. 76. p. 45.   

F  
Fistulas in any part of the body c. 40. p. 17.  
Another, c. 199, p. 123. c. 156. p. 96  
Falling sickness c. 66. p. 34.  
Fevers, Pestilentia, &c. c. 83. p. 48.  
Flux of all sorts c 89. p. 52.  
The fingers and their infirmities, c. 118. p. 78.   

G  
Gargarism to purge the brain c. 59 p. 29.  
●outs c. 49. p. 23.  
Gonorrhoea, or the running of the Reins c. 88 p. 50.  
Another c 108. p. 69.   

H  
Head, the cure of any pain there c. 95. p. 57  
Head grievously wounded c 5. p. 3.  
Hicket c. 65. p. 34.  
Herbs of all sorts with the virtues and use of them c. 204. p. 127.   

I  
Jaundice, c. 65. p. 35. c. 94. p. 56.  
Itch, with small Pustules taken away c 39 p. 16.  
Impetigo or Lichen c. 41, p. 18.  
Impostume c. 74. p. 43.  
Implaister c. 44. p. 19  
Implaister for the Rheum, p. 141.  
Inflammations of any part of the body. c. 73. p. 41.  
Another. c. 43. p. 19  
Another c. 64. p. 33.   

K  
Kidneys that are grieved with the Stone c. 189. p. 118.  
Another c 187. p. 116.  
Kernels c. 102. p. 62.  
Kings-Evil c. ib. p. 63,   

L  
Lips ulcerated c 21. p. 9  
Legs vicerated c 26. p. 11.  
Leprosy healed c 30. p. 13.  
Lichen cured c 41. p. 18.  
Legs swelled c 25. p. 11  
Lungs c. 69. p. 37. See more in the virtues of Herbs.   

M  
Memory c. 161. p. 103.  
Medicine for the Piles, c. 43. p. 18.  
Mouth sore c. 20. p. 9  
Mundifying ointment c. 40. p. 17.  
Menstures c. 89. p. 52.  
Another c 61. p. 56.  
Matrix c. 110. p. 71.  
Melancholy purged, c. 175. p. 109.  
Madness c. 188. p. 117.  
Measles c. 193. p. 102.  
Mother ibid.  
Migraine c. 204, p. 132, See more in the virtues of Herbs.  
Morbus Gallicus c. 22. p. 10.  
Hardness of the Melt c. 107. p. 68  
Medicines made of Man c. ibid. p. 133.  
Mirth. c. 138. p. 89.  
Menstrues retained. c. 92. p. 55.  
Menstrues in melancholy persons. ib.  
Melancholy and spleen. c. 82. p. 48  
Mother rising. c. 93. ib.  
Miscarrying of Women. c. 174. p. 109.  
Minerals c, 203. p. 126.   

N  
Neck drawn awry c. 56. p. 28.   

O  
Oil of Balm c. 134. p. 87.  
Oil of lilies c. 133. p. 86.  
Oil of Roses c. 132. p. 86.  
Oil of Exeter c. 130. p. 85.  
Obstructions opened c. 146. p. 92.  
Oil of Worms and the virtues c. 135. p. 87.  
Oil of Broom and the virtues c. 137. p. 88  
Oil of Hempseed and the use c 138. p. 89.  
Ointment, green c. 139. p. ib.  
Ointment for a Crick c. 140. p. 90.  
Ointment for a bruise c. 141. p. 91.  
Ointment for the back c. 142. p. ib.  
Ointment for stitches c. 143. p. ib.  
Ointment for the ears c. 144. p. 92.  
Ointment for the Lungs c. 147. p. 93.  
Ointment for deafness c. 148. ib.  
Ointment to break a sore c. 149. ib.  
Ointment for a scald or burn c. 150. p. 94.  
Ointment to take away a Wen c. 151. p. 95.  
Ointment for Sciatica c. 152. p. ib.  
Ointment for Shingles c. 153. ib.  
Ointment for the Gout c. 155. p. 96.  
Ointment against the palsy c. 156. p. ib.  
Ointment mundificative c. 40. p. 17.  
Open obstructions and provoke urine. c. 95. p. 56.   

P  
Purge the head c. 59 p. 9 2  
Pox. c. 46. p. 21.  
Plurisies c 73. p. 40.  
Pains in the side c. 74. p. 43.  
Pain in the belly of wind c. 75. p. 44.  
Pustules c. 39 p. 16.  
Plaster c. 44. p. 19  
Pains c. 45. p. 21.  
Pin and Web c. 61. p. 30.  
Pearl in the Eye c. ib.  
Plaster for the stomach c. 76. p. 45.  
Pestilent fevers c. 83. p. 48.  
Poison, Plague, and Pestilence c, 85. p. 49.  
Another c 195. p. 121.  
Preservatives c. 87. p. 50.  
Piles cured c 91. p. 53.  
Pain in the eyes c. 99 p. 61.  
Pavaricium c. 103. p. 63.  
Purge for Melancholy c. 159. p. 102.  
Pills ib.  
Pills of Liquorice for a cold c. 163. p. 103.  
Purge phlegm and choler c. 169. p 102.  
Powder for the Memory c. 160. p, 103.  
Purging Drinks, c. 167. p. 105, &c.  
Pricking of the eyes, c. 182. p. 114.  
Poultis, See virtues of Herbs.  
Precious Waters c. 196. p, 121.   

Q  
Quartain of long continuance c. 80. p 47.  
Quintessence of man's blood, and use thereof c. 200. p 12●.  
Quintessence of herbs, roots, &c. c, 201. p▪ 125.  
Quintessence of the four Elements c: 203: p: ib.  
Quintessence of Gold c: 203: p: 126.   

R  
Ringworms c: 34: p: 16. See Tetter.  
Rheum in the head c. 96. p. 58.  
Another c 163. p: 103.  
Reins of the back c: 108: p: 69.  
Running of the Reins, c: 88: p: 50.  
Rules for physicians, c: 157: p: 97.  
Roots, see Herbs.   

S  
Sale made of Wormwood, or any other Herb c: 204: p: 138.  
Salve c: 204: p: 129.  
Skull wounded c: 7: p: 3.  
Another c: 11: p: 5.  
Scald head c: 23: p: 10.  
Stone in the Reins or Bladder c: 134: p: 87.  
Another c: 184: p: 115.  
Another c: 187: p: 116.  
Another c: 189: p: 118.  
Sores rotten c: 28: p: 12  
Surfei: c: 181: p: 114.  
Shingles c: 37: p: 16.  
Scabs c: 39: p: ib.  
Cerecloth c: 44: p: 19▪  
Scurvy c: 50: p: 24.  
Swelling c: 52: p: 26.  
Sciatica c: 53: p: ib.  
Sinews shrunk c: 55: p: 27.  
Squinsey c: 57: p: 2●. & c: 64: p: 33.  
Stitch in the side c: 69: p: 37.  
Short breath c: 70: p: 38.  
Stomach c: 76: p: 45.  
Another c: 191: p: 119.  
Swelling of the Spleen, c: 82: p: 48  
Suffocations c: 93: p: 55.  
Sight dim c: 99: p: 61.  
Scrophulae c: 102: p: 62.  
Swelling of the Legs and Feet c: 115: p: 75. see more in ointments   

To  
Tetters c: 34: p: 14 &c.  
Phthisic c: 96: p: 58, &  
c: 105: p: 66.  
Tooth▪ ache c: 19●: p: 119.   

V  
Vomits c: 166: p: 105.  
Vomiting stayed c: 71: p: 38.  
Vomiting of blood c: 7●: p: 39  
Ulcers in the mouth c: ●0: p. 19  
Ulcers in the throat c: 2●: p: 10.  
Ulcers in the legs, or any other part of the body c: 26: p: 11. & c: 29: p: 12, & c: 104. p: 66.  
Great Ulcers in a Child, c: 3●: p: 15.  
Urine provoked c: 94: p: 56: &c.  
Another c: 112: p: 73:  
Unguent for the eyes, c: 100: p: 61.  
Unguentum, see more in ointments.  
Virtues of Herbs and Waters cs 204: p: 127, &c.   

W  
Worms c: 180: p: 113.  
Wounds in general c: 2: p: 2.  
Wounds in the head c: 5: p: 3.  
Wounds with Fractures, c: 8: p: 4.  
Wounds contused c: 9: p: 5.  
Wounds by shot or lance c: 13: p: 6.  
Wound or puncture through the Arm, &c. c: 18: p: 8.  
Wind in the stomach or belly c: 76: p: 47▪ &c.  
Water that comforteth the Spirits, helpeth the palsy &c. c. 180: p: 113.  
Water of Barley for an Ague or fever c: 186: p: 116.  
Warer for the falling sickness. c: 190: p: 118.  
Water against the small pox, measles, fevers, &c. c: 193: p: 120.  
Water for a sore c: 194: p: 121,  
Water very precious c: 196: p: ib.  
Water against the Pestilence c: 195: p: ib.  
Water for a weak back. c: 198: p: 12●.    

A Table of English names of such Simples as are mentioned in this Book.  

A  ANetum, Anet or Dill. Arthemesia, Mugwort. Apium risen, Chiverill. Astrologia longae, Red Madder. Astrologia ro●unda, Gallingall. Abrotonum, Southernwood. Allebrya, Stubwort. Avancia, Bearfoot. Altia, Hollihock. Amarusia, Dog-fennel. Allium, Garlic. Auricula, Mouse-ear. Apium emo, Crowfoot. Apium ranarum, Water Crowfoot. Auriga, Knapwort. Anabulla, Spurge. Acus Muscula, Ground-Meddle. Archangel,   

B  BAlsamanta vel menta aquatica. Watermint. Balsamenta, Horsemint. Barba Angeli, Blind-nettle. Bigula, Buglas. Bovibax, Cotten. Bursa-Pastoris, Shepheards-Pouch. Brauca, Sea-Dock. Borago silvestris, Wild-borage. Basilicon, Dragons. Cerputari●, Dragons. Colabria, Dragons. Bigona cucurbica, Wood Nip.  

C  CHeverfoil vel Capri●olium, Woodbine. Culumbaria, Pennywort. Cicuta, Hemlock. Centauria major, Great Centory. Centauria minor, Little Centory. Capi●li vencris, Maidenhair. Crocus, Saffron. Canabarina, Wild Hemp. Cepe, Onion. Colubina, Colts-foot. Cardiaca▪ Cardiater or Elespear. Cicera, French-pease. Caulus Gallica▪ Cabbage. Cembaria, Pennyworth. Consolida major, Red-Dea●ie▪ Cnosolida minor, Bothem, or Dea●ie. Consolida media, White Bothem, or Dea●ie. Citrago, Medewort.  

D  DRagancia, Dragons. Diptanum, Dittany. Deus leonis, Dandelion.  

E  ENula campana, Elecampane. Edera, Ivy. Edera terrestris, Ground-Ivy. Eufrebum, Clarey. Eleborus niger, Clove tongue or Podelion. Epatica, Liverwort. Epina, Fox-glove. Ebulus, The less walwort. Enduna, Liverwort. Lacituca▪ Liverwort. Epatica, Liverwort. Eupatorium, Wild-sage. Ambros, Wild-sage. Eufragium▪ Eye-bright. Elleborus albus▪ Pellitory of Spain.  

F  FLaminila, Spearwort. Fuimistere, Femitory. Fragia, Strawberry. Flos unguentorum, Flower of ointments. Fabaria, Brook-lime or ●averole. Felix, Fern. Filependula, Drop-water. Feniculus Porcus, Swine▪ fennel. Febrifuga, Fetherew. Filago, Field-water, or Horewort▪ Flammula minor, The less spear-wort. Flos campi, Horse-cockle. Fe●i●ugio▪ Horse▪ gall.  

G  GRanum solis, Gromell. Genestula, Broom. Gracia Dei, Favour of God. Gladiolus, Flag. Gariofolus, Gillyflower.  

H  HYpericon, St: John's Wort. Herba c●lera●a▪ Chiverill.  

I  IUsquianus, Henbane. Iris, Flower de luce. Jacia alba, Goose-grass. Ipia major, Pimpernel self heal or waywort. Ipia minor, Chickweed. Jacitus Rusticus, Blue Bothem.  

L  LIngua ceruma vel Scrophularia, Hearts tongue. Ligustrium, Primrose. Lingua canis▪ Hounds tongue. Labrum veneris, Sow-thistle. Lactuca silvestris, Wild-lettuce. Lactuca leporica, H●re▪ thistle. Lollium, Cockle. Lappacium. Red-Dock.  

M  MEllilotum, Honeysuckle. Marubium album, Mawort or white horehound. Marubium rubium, Red Horehound. Masturcium, Town-cresses. Masturcium aquaticum, Watercresses. Masturcium gallicum, French-cresses. Masturcium p●atium. Mead-cresses.  

N  NEpta, Nep.  

O  OCulus bovis, Ox-eye. Ofinum, Mystelto. Orobus. Mouse-piss.  

P  PApaver album, White Poppey. Polipodium, Oak-fern. Petrocilium, Parsley. Petrocilium egreste, Wild Parsley. Pes pulley, Colts-foot. Persutaria, Ar●mart. Pes arie●is, Rams-●oot or lodewort. Plantago major, Plan●any. Plantago minor. Ribwort.  

Q  Quinque folium, vel cinquefoil, Five leaved grass. Quercula major. Germander or hair cloth.  

R  RUta domestica, Rue. Rubea major, Red Madder. Rappaver, Radish. Resta bonis. Cammock.  

S  SAturion minor, Crowleek or harebell. Sigillum Sanctae Ma●ia, St. Mary's seal, Satureia, Savory, Semperania, Sengreen or Howsleek. Stasifragia, Staves-acre. Speragus. Mawort.  

To  TRefoil vel Mellileta, Three leaved grass. Tan●ecum. Tan●e.   

The names of Herbs out of which you may by the rules set down in this book extract Salt, or take the spirits of any of them which is of very excellent nature and use.  
BAlm, Sweet Marserome, Wormwood, Fennel. Rosemary, Sage. Angelica, Costmary, Cardus Benedictus, Betony, Mints, Valerian, Spike, Saxafrage, Elecampane, Horae hound, Hyssop, Colts-foot. Winter-savory.    

Of these herbs following you may make syrups which are of great use in several cases.  
Harts-tongue, Horehound, Mugwort, Mirtel, Champeties, Maudlin, Epithimum, Rhubarb, Hyssop, Marsh-Mallows, Wormwood, Scurvy-grass, Comfrey, Betony, Succory, Liquoris, Balm, Smallage, Asparagus, Fennell, Parsley, Bruscus.   

The chemical physician AND chirurgeon.  
Containing Many excellent Secrets, and approved Cures and Remedies for all kind of Wounds, Pains, Acbes, Diseases or Sicknesses incident to man's body.  

CHAP. I.  

The description of an expert chirurgeon.  
A Good and true chirurgeon, is no other then a minister and helper of nature; who hath three operations to perform, in curing of wounds; the first is that he join the separated parts close together; the second, to preserve it from pain; the third, that he keep it from putrefaction: all the rest he may leave unto nature, which will work with good expedition. And this is a sure intention concerning the cure of wounds: never keep the flesh open with tents or pledgets neither weaken nature by letting of blood, or by purging nor yet by strait diet to cause the pain to increase but keep the wound always clean▪ washing it with aqua balsami, and lay upon the wound, clothes wet in magno licore. This is a good and an approved order: whereof whosoever will know more, let him look in Leonardo Fioravante his book, of Rational Secrets, where he shall be satisfied more at large.    

CHAP. II.  

The cure of all manner of wounds in general.  
ALl kind of wounds, may be healed with these medicines following (according to the method before mentioned) viz. with our balsamo, with Aqua balsami, balsamum artificiale, quintaessentia vini, oleum resinae pini, oleum cerae & terebinthinae, magno licore, cerotum magistrale, ●lixi● vitae, oleum hypericonis compositum, flos unguentorum, and Paracelsis.    

CHAP. III.  

The cause why wounds cannot heal quickly.  
THough there be many more, yet chiefly they may be reduced unto two causes. The one is an immoderate and extreme diet, which weakeneth the stomach and body so much, that nature cannot prevail to conglutinate or solder the flesh together. And thus through want of natural heat, the wound falleth to impostumation, Gangrena, fistulas, &c. and can hardly be cured. The second is the keeping of them too much open by reason of their tents or pledgets, so that they cannot join together again, but grow to Cancers, and fistulas, whereupon many times the patient remaineth lame ever after, or else speedy death is the end thereof.    

CHAP. iv.  

Of wounds in the head, how they must be dealt withal.  
ALl wounds in the head must be close joined & kept together, the blood must be crushed out, then wash it well, with some thing that hath virtue to liquifie the blood, as the Quintaess. of wine, or such like. Then lay thereon lint; wet in oleum benedictum: this medicine you shall change in four days, but every day once wash the wound round about with that quintessence, and anoint with the said oil, and at the fourth days end dress it again, and let it remain two days more and after that for a day more, and the wound (by the help of God) shall be cured in xii or xiiii days. Thus may you deal with all wounds save those that are made in the belly. As for all other, either simple or compound wounds: you shall find their cure, methodically showed, in the Rational secrets of Leonardo Fioravante published in English.    

CHAP. V.  

The healing of a grievous wound on the side of the head.  
THe wound was made on the side of the head, almost to dura mater: but it was healed in this manner. First there was put into the same the quintessence aforesaid, than a little balsamo, than there was applied a cloth which was wet in magno licore, made very hot, upon which cloth was laid our secret powder, covered with lint, and thus he was dressed once every day, till he was whole. You must note▪ that whensoever the scull is hurt unto dura mater, there must be cast up at the nostrils our balsamo: that the smell may pierce upward, and resolve the offence. Sometime also instead of a defensative you may anoint round about the wound, with the foresaid balm, which preserveth from putrefaction and alteration.    

CHAP. VI.  

A dangerous wound in the head cured in five days.  
IT was healed very quickly by putting therein our Aqua caelestis and balsamo, and by applying unto the same very hot clothes wet in magno licore.    

CHAP. VII.  

The cure of a wound on the ear to the scull.  
A Sore wound was made on the ear, which was cut ●nto the skull of the head, and was healed in this manner first by anointing it with our quintessence, which caused it to war very hot, the space of two hours. After that, there was put in ●ur oleum philosophorum, de teribinthina & cem, and so he dressed it every day once.    

CHAP. VIII.  

How three wounds in the head, with fracture of the bone or scull were healed by, I. P.  
A Certain miller in Buckinghamshire called Peter Bull, being sore wounded in the head, whereof one wound was in the midst of the head with fracture of the skull, an other within an inch of that, six inches long, he had another wound over his eyebrow, two inches long; besides the wounds in his head he had also a great wound in the bow of his arm, beside the elbow so that a man might have laid his three fingers in it, divers of his fingers were also cut, & he lost two joints: This man bled by the space of 7 or 8 hours before it was stinted: neither was he dressed until the next day, but yet he was cured in this manner: First the hair was shaven away, round about the wounds on his head, and the wounds were made clean, then was there dropped into the wound balsamum sulfuris made very warm: and a fine cloth wet therein was applied to the wounds, and round about the wounds there was a defensative applied: thus he was dressed once in 24 hours and within the space of three weeks, he was perfectly helped, that he ●id wear no plaster at all; also you shall note, that upon the wound next the cloth, there was laid cerotum magistrale: forget not that this balsam be always used warm, with a fine linen cloth or a piece of cambric, and not with any ●int; this balsam did cause the hair to grow so fast about the wounds, that it was fain to be shaved away very often.    

CHAP. ix..  

O● contused wounds on the head, or other parts of the body.  
THe encient practitioners, have esteemed contused wounds to be very dangerous; for they say, contus●ens must first be brought to putrefaction, & turned into matter: which opinion is not to be allowed, for the bruises are to be dissolved without 〈…〉 ation▪ which hath been a thousand times proved in the wars, after this manner to have been performed. Recipe, magno licore, oleum benedictum, of each alike mi●● th●m, & being very hot wet clothes there▪ in & lay there on twice a day and in 3 or 4 days they will be ●●ssolved▪ also the ●il of Frankincense, or oleum philosopho●um de tereb. & cere, will dissolve any simple bruise in 3 or 4 hours, only by continual anointing the place therewith, so fast as it drinketh in any▪ Provided that the bruise be n●t above 6 or 8 hours old, for if it be, then will your work be somewhat the longer, before it be finished.    

CHAP. X.  

A contused wound in the head, healed by, I. P.  
A Young man of 28 years of age that had a great contusion on the head with a staff, was helped thereof in nine days, by applying thereunto balsamum sulfuris, before mentioned.    

CHAP. XI.  

A wound in the head, with fracture of the scull, cured by, I. P.  
A Little boy with a fall from a horse; had a fracture in the scull, which was healed with balsamum sulfuris, & cerotum magistrale Leonardo. The child, did at his dressing vomit very often: which argued the breaking of his skull, yet was he healed in seven days.    

CHAP. XII.  

To heal wounds speedily.  
FIrst wash them very well with our aqua balsami, then join them very close together, and lay thereon a cloth were in oleo resinae pini: and (through God's help) they shall quickly be healed.    

CHAP. XIII.  

To heal wounds, by shot, or lance.  
HE that will cure wounds that are made with sho●, lance, arrows, etc▪ must first wash the wound well with urine, and dry the wound well, then let him put therein▪ the Quintaess. of wine, and forthwith join the wound close and hard together. Then let him put immediately therein, five or six drops of our balsamo artific. and lay ● cloth upon the wound, wet in magno licore, which must be applied so hot as he may suffer it; thus must he do the first day. That being done, he must put thereon our quintessence of wine, and then a little balsamo, after that some magno licore (as before said) and so let him hold on to the end of his cure.    

CHAP. XIIII.  

A most singular and wonderful remedy to heal wounds quickly.  
Wdunds must be holpen with drying medicines, (as was noted in the third Chapter) such medicines I say, as have birtue, to preserve the part offended from putrif●cti●. This will be performed, with our a qua balsami, & the oil distilled from vernice liquid: for these two, a●e apt to heal all sorts of wounds: if ye wash them with the water, and anoint them round about with the oil▪ fo● they do not only keep the wounds from putrifying▪ but they help to cicarrise quickly, and in such manner, as it seemeth marvellous, most profitable for the wounded patient, but best for the good and honest Surgeon, which abhorreth in his works to play the tinker, which in stopping of one hole is wont to make three, but with as much safety and speed, as nature and art will yield, to bring to pass all his honest intentions.    

CHAP. XV.  

A wound in the eye, with a splinter healed by, W. H.  
A Splinter of wood leapt into the eye of a certain maiden, as she was chopping of sticks. The wound was so griebous, that the jelly of her eye came forth▪ by the space of a month: all this while, she could neither see, nor take any rest. By the blessing of God within four days after she could thread a needle, and was recovered in this manner. First there was dropped into her eye, balsamum sulfuris warm, and then a cloth wet therein, was applied thereunto, by which only she was cured: the maid dwelleth in Nottinghamshire.    

CHAP. XVI.  

A prick in the eye with a knife, healed by W. H.  
A Child of seven years of age, had a pundure in the eye with a knife which was cured by dropping therein, balsamum sulfuris warm, and laying a defensative round about it.   

Another cure performed in like manner by W. H.  
ONe George Clark, servant to the right worshipfal M. Butler of Denham (then high Sheriff of Bedford) was healen of a puncture in the eye with the foresaid medicine.    

CHAP. XVII.  

An hand flat squatted, and contused, healed by. W. H.  
AN old man, called Thomas Smith, of Carlton in Northamptonshire, husbandman, in lopping of a tree had his hand caught between two boughs, and was squatted in pieces; this contused hand, was presently put close together, and anointed with oleum philosoporum de Tereb, & cera, and through God's goodness, was perfectly cured in eight days.    

CHAP. XVIII.  

A wound or puncture through the Arm, I. P.  
A Young man called Hudson, a Carpenter of Carlton in Northamptonshire, being thrust through the arm with a pitchfork, was thus cured: First there was infected magno licore (as hot as he could avide it) into the wound. Then there was a linen clothe wet in the same oil, applied unto the wound upon the which cloth, was also laid a pledget of cerocum magistrale: this wounded man was healed in five or six days.    

CHAP. XIX.  

Five wounds in the breast.  
A Certain man that had five stocadoes into the body, was thus cured: First, there was put into the wounds the quintessence of wine, then were the wounds dressed, with balsamo artific. which caused him to vomit, and to avoid much bruised blood. After that he drank every morning a little aqua balsami, and in short time by God's help was perfectly cured.  
Verbum sapienti sat est, and a man may know by the half, what the whole means. By these few experimented secrets, you may proceed unto the cure of any wound, contusion, or puncture, in what part of the body so ever they shall be. The things wherewith you are to work, as balsamum sulfuris, oleum philosophorum de Terebinthinae & cera, cerotum magistrale, &c. therefore let us proceed unto the experimented secrets, concerning Ulcers, and Sores, either simple, or complicate with diseases, as they have been observed by those which have proved them.    

CHAP. XX.  

The healing of sore mouths.  
THe Ulcers and Sores that have been in the mouths of young and old, have been healed, by the lotion or gargarism, made with plantain water, honey suckle water, and barley water, mixed with saccarum Saturni.    

CHAP. XXI.  

An Ulcer in the upper lip.  
A Certain Porter of London, having an Ulcer on his upper lip, which was like a Cancer (some called it Noli me tangere) continually running, with filthy stinking sanies, was thus cured. First he was purged, with Turpetum minerale; then was the sore dressed with this medicine.  
Take Aloes lotae, half an ounce, salis preparati, two drams, Mellis, four ounces, misce, & utere.    

CHAP. XXII.  

An Ulcer in the throat, ex Morbo Gallico.  
A Young woman, that was much troubled in the throat, with a grievous Ulcer, was thus cured. First she was purged with Aromatico, and twice or thrice with our quintessence solutive, mixed with syrup of roses, then was the sore touched with aqua realis, two or three times, with a little lint, & lastly she used this gargarism.  
Take Mellis rosarum two ounces Diamorum two ounces and a half of honey suckle water, six ounces, oleum vitrioli as much as will suffice to make it tart: this hath been often proved in dangerous cases.    

CHAP. XXIII.  

The healing of a scald head.  
A Woman had all her head, covered with a most filth scab, which was dry above, and moist underneath, very noisome to behold, who could neither be healed by purging, or local medicines, that were used till this medicine was applied unto her. Once in a day, oleum ligni guaiaci, was applied, and in short time, the scal fell away, like a scull of an head, and there began hair to grow underneath it: this cure was performed in twelve days.   

Another cure performed upon a scald head.  
A Maiden of eighteen years of age, having a huge great scal upon her head, was cured (after she had taken one dose of Aromatico) by often washing the part affected, with Mater balsami Fioravante.    

CHAP. XXIIII.  

An Ulcer on the thumb.  
ONe had such a filthy & stinking ulcer on the thumb, that the chirurgeons would have cut off the whole thumb. This party was afterward cured, by the application of Fodicationum emplastri.    

CHAP. XXV.  

An Ulcerated leg swollen.  
A Young boy that had an ulcerated leg wonderfully swollen, was thus cured. He received at two several times, quintessence solutive, with syrup of roses. Then were the sores washed with salt of vitriol, dissolved in plantain water: a cloth being wet therein, and applied thereto morning and evening.    

CHAP. XXVI.  

Two putrified ulcers on the leg, healed by I. P.  
FIrst this patient was purged with Aromatico Leon. once or twice: then his ulcers were dressed with this unguent made of rubified vitriol: and a cerate called the great Cerot. This was applied unto the ulcers, with a pledget of lint & was suffered to lie 24 hours which mortified the sores. Then was more of the same unguent applied, & with an instrument the escare was loosed round about, and in three or four days the escare came away easily, with a pair of Mullets: then he healed it up with magno licore, & saccarum plumbi, within a while after.    

CHAP. XXVII.  

Three Ulcers in the leg, healed by W. H.  
A Certain woman of Bedford, had three ulcers in her leg who had sought her cure at the hands of divers, the space of 4 years but could find no help yet she was afterward cured in this manner: first she took in the morning fasting Aromatico Leonardo, which evacuated her stomach and belly. Then was there applied unto the sores saccarum plumbi, three or four days together, which caused every day, a certain thin skin to come upon the ulcer●, much like the film of an egg, the same skin was taken away every day. With this medicine following, it was dressed the fourth day: which caused it to look fair and red, the next dressing: and so in short time it was perfectly cured. To one spoonful of magno licore was put as much saccarum Saturni, as would lie upon a three pence: and so it was incorporated warm: the sores were dressed therewith every day.    

CHAP. XXVIII.  

The cure of old rotten sores by W. R.  
A Certain old woman did in this manner help divers old sores in the body: first she purged the patients, and then she applied this unguent to the sores Take a pot of strong ale, and set it to boil over a gentle fire, till it was thick like a salve, and then use it. At the first this medicine will smart, and be somewhat painful to bear, nevertheless it will cleanse and heal. 
Note.   
Also a friend of mine told me that the juyce of Marigold leaves, or the leaves, boiled to an unguent, will heal all ulcers and wounds.    

CHAP. XXIX.  

The healing of Ulcers in most parts of the body, but chiefly in the head by, W. H.  
A Certain man being full of ulcers, coming of the pocks, in most part of his body showing themselves, but chiefly in the head, was cured in this manner. First he was purged twice or thrice, with Panchimagogon, after that, he kept his chamber (that had a good fire in it) and took six grains of Turpetum diaphoreticum, mixed with 1 dram of Amuletum Palmarij. Half an hour before, he took a draught of fat broth, and kept his bed: and always as he vomited, he washed his mouth, with a convenient gargarism, and sweat thereon one hour or two, and then was dried with warm clothes: that done, he reposed a day or two, and took the foresaid Turpetum again, in manner aforesaid: this he did three or four times. In the mean while, he anointed his fingers with oleum guaiaci, which did both cleanse and heal. Also divers times, he used this potion in the morning, which caused him to sweat Take 2 ounces of the water of lignum vitae, made by distillation, and as much of the syrup of fumitory, and 1 scruple of the salt of lignum vitae, mix them warm, and drink it fasting. Thus in very short time he was cured. This one thing must not be forgotten, that when there shall come any inflammation or soreness in the mouth you do use this gargarism following. Take plantain water, honey suckle water, of each 4 ounces, barley water 6 ounces, mel rosarum 2 ounces and a half, Diamorum 2 ounces, oleum vitrioli, as much as will make it tart: this will heal any sore in the mouth. Remember also, that if the ulcers be very corrosive and foul you shall touch them once or twice with oleum vitrioli or oleum tartari faetens, whereby they willheal the sooner; this hath been often proved.    

CHAP. XXX.  

The healing of scabs like the leprosy by G. M.  
A Young man which was thought to be infected with a leprosy, had on his head and most parts of his body, hard and dry scabs, but he was cured in this manner: first he was purged with Aromatico Leonardo once or twice. Then every morning till he was cured, he took 1 scruple of the extract of Camepiteos, either in a pill or in drink as he thought good. After that his sores were dressed, with this unguent. Take succi sempermui 2 ounces succi plantaginis 4 ounces and a half, succi solani, 3 ounces, sacchari Saturni 2 ounces and a half, mix them, and stir them well together over a gentle fire, till all the saccharum●e dissolved, and therewith dress the sores twice a day.    

CHAP. XXXI.  

The healing of a Child that was full of ulcers, coming of the pocks.  
A Young child four years old that was grievously tormented with the French disease, having extreme pain in his body, and being full of sores, was thus cured. Take the distilled water of lignum vitae, 1 ounce, salis ejusdem, 1 dram mix them, and thereof the child drank with syrup of fumitory, or hops, morning and evening, and sometime the child sweat thereon. Also the sores were anointed with this unguent. Take oleum guaiaci, half an ounce, balsamum sulfuris half a dram, saccarum plumbi half a dram, oleum camphorae, five or six drops, the caput mortuum of aqua fortis 1 scruple, mix them well, and grind them one a stone, with May butter, and therewith the sores were anointed morning and evening.    

CHAP. XXXII.  

A Cancer cured by an old empiric.  
A Certain empiric did help many cancers, in divers people (that were troubled with them) after this manner. He took certain worms, called in Latin Centumpedes, in english sows: they are such as lie under old timber, or between the bark and the tres. These he stamped, and strained with ale, and gave the patient to drink thereof morning and evening. This medicine caused many times a certain black bug, or worm to come forth which had many legs, and was quick, and after that the cancer would heal quickly with any convenient medicine.    

CHAP. XXXIII.  

The healing of pocky pustules, with Serpigo, by W, H.  
A Certain man having a number of sores, all over his body, and a serpigo in the palm of his hand, so grievous thata man might have laid great straws therein, was healed in this manner: first he was purged three times, with six grains of Turpetum minerale Phaed●onis, mixed with half a dram of Amuletum Palmarij. That done, he anointed all his sores twice or thrice with oleum Tartari faetens: afterward with unguentum ex Lithargirio Fioravante Now touching his hands that had the serpigo, he held them morning and evening over a bath of oats, and other warm herbs, that they might sweat, and then anointed them, with balsamum sulsuris, and in a short time they were holpen. An unguent made with saccarum Saturni, and oil of roses, will do the like effect.    

CHAP. XXXIV.  

A tetter or ringworm cured by, W. K.  
THere is a certain worm or tetter which many times cometh on the back of the hand or arm, and doth corrode like a serpigo, but it is none, which (after the use of many other medicines) hath been cured in this manner. The place was anointed five or six times a day, with the syrup of sugar, that the worm might come to the upper place or skin: then within three or four days after, he anointed the place with oleum Tartari faetens: and in short time he was cured, though his disease had continued three years, coming and going. Some have killed the worm, with oleum vitrioli.    

CHAP. XXXV.  

A man cured that was full of tetters.  
THis was the manner of his cure. He took the rennet of a calf, and drank it in milk three or four times, and sweat thereupon: then he onointed the parts affected, with saccarum Saturni, mixed with oil of roses warm.    

CHAP. XXXVI.  

Tetters in womens' breasts, oftentimes cured as followeth.  
THey took five spoonfuls of Madder, and boiled it in ale, and then strained it clear, without pressing it at all, and drank thereof, three or four mornings. Then with the foresaid ointment they used to anoint the parts grieved, and thereupon (with God's help) were quickly healed.    

CHAP. XXXVII.  

The healing of Shingles.  
THey took for them Doves dung newly made; and bar●ly meal; stamped them well, and mixed them with half a pint of vinegar: they used it cold to the place grieved and applied vine leaves (to keep in the liquour) round about it, than they bound it up with clothes; and suffered it to lie three days, and then (if need were) refreshed it again with a new plaster, and at the most with the use of three applications. it was perfectly holpen.    

CHAP. XXXVIII.  

The healing of a plague sore by W. K.  
HE took of elder-leaves, as much as was sufficient he stamped them very well with dry figs, and put there to auxungiae porcinae, and applied it warm to the sore, three or four times a day, and it quickly broke it.    

CHAP. XXXIX.  

Scabs, and itch, with small pustules, taken quite away by I. H.  
A Certain man greatly troubled, with itch & pustules, in his hands, proceeding of a dissolved salt in his body could find no help, till he used this course. He took Panchimagogon twice in three days: that done, he washed his hands with the salt of vitriol dissolved in plantain water and shortly after they went quite away.    

CHAP. XL.  

Three deep fistulas in the breast, cured by W. T.  
THere was a certain man called R. B. dwelling in London, which having three deep fistulas in his breast had been long under the hand of unskilful chirurgeons consuming both himself and his substance: but afterward by God's help, he using this course was cured. First he was purged every second or third day, for 5 or 6 days together with Turpetum minerale Phaedronis, receiving thereof five or six grains in Amuletum Palmarij. Afterward he was caused to sweat five or six times with this potion following.  
Take the distilled water of lignum vitae two ounces, salis ejusdem I scruple, water of Carduus benedictus 2 ounces, which being mixed he drank it warm in the morning, and sweat thereon two hours. After he was purged, he dressed the fistulas two hours with this unguent until they were mundified) upon tents of shoe leather. When the fistulas were cleansed, he dressed them only with Emplastrum Fodicationis (being made liquid, to wrap up the tent with) till they were whole.   

The mundificative ointment was this.  
Take oil of wax, of succinum, of guaiacum, oleum hypeconis compositum, of each 2 ounces, mix them without fire and use it with the aforesaid tents. Also you shall note, that he drank no other drink then this, all the while. Take lignum vitae, the bark, salsaparilla of each 4 ounces, the roots of Tormentill, Bistorta, virga pastoris, liquorice of each 2 ounces, iuniper berries I ounce, Mallow leaves Senicle, Alchimilla Mugwort, Hypericon, Brunella, Comferry of each 2 handfuls. Bring these into powder and for every gallon of new tunned drink, add theceto, two or three ounces of this powder, in a linen cloth: let it be stale, and let him drink thereof.    

CHAP. XLI.  

The cure of Lichen or Impetigo, by M. K.  
A certain maiden sixteen years old, had all the flesh on her thumb, and forefinger eaten away, with the foresaid disease: which was cured by strewing thereon, saccarum Saturni, and applying thereto Cerotum magistrale Fioravante.    

CHAP. XLII.  

A great wen taken away, by W. H.  
ONe that was troubled with a great wen, had it taken away, by washing it with strong lie made of ●ken ashes. I have been told since of a certain, that i● ye rub the Wen often with the hand of a dead man until the Wen wax hot it will consume away in short time after. Some roast an egg hard, and cut it in the midst, and lay it thereon, and using this often the Wen will wear away.    

CHAP. XLIII.  

A Medicine for the piles, and for St. Anthony's fire, for the scalding of children's water, to cool skin and heal all inflammations in elder persons.  
TAke three or four pound of butter fresh from the Cherm, without any salt, set it on a few embers either in an earthern or silver pot, and let it clarify until it be clean, scum off the top and your it into an earthen pot and put to it as much of the flowers of elders picked from the stalks, and of the green fresh leaves, and of the inner green bark, the russet outside being scraped off, of elder and barks of each a third part, so that there be two parts of leaves and barks, and one of flowers, chop the leaves and barks reasonable small, put them all into the clarified butter, and set it on some embers and let it stew softly a good part of a day, there must be as many herbs as will go into the butter, it must be very green, if once doing will not serve you must do it twice, when the herbs grow hard in the butter, than they are boiled enough, when it is almost cold, you must put in two pretty spoonfuls of ●ine seared sugar, and stir it well together; if the sugar be put in, before it be somewhat cold it will stick to the bottom and so do no good, keep this in glasses or pots for your use, for the piles lay a little lump upon a double rag, and apply it to the place.    

CHAP. XLIIII.  

The making of a most excellent Searcloath or plaster.  
ON I. Barber, aged about fifty, by an old bruise had his leg rankled, and a tumour fallen down into it, whereby the flesh was eaten away to the bone, and was cured with the applying this plaster or Searcloath.  
Take a pound of Bolealmonack, and a pound of Red-Lead and pound them in a Mortar very fine, and searce them through a fine silk searcer, and when they be seared and mingled together, put them into a skillet, and put thereto as much salad oil as will wet it throughly, and set it over the fire in a brass skill●t till it begin to boil, then add a spoonful or two more of oil to it, and seeth it to thicken it again, and then add a little more oil again, and still let it seeth upon a very soft fire, stirring it continually with a silver or brass spoon, and so feed it still with oil, until it come unto the perfection of a salve, which you shall know by the wetting of the end of a white linen rag in it, and taking it out till it be cold for when you perceive by the rag so dipped, being cold; that it feeleth oily and wet, then by that you may know that it is not yet come to perfection, and therefore you must let it boil more till it come to a better perfection; ever and anon trying the cloth in it, which cloth you may afterward make a Searcloath of, it must not be any hard cloth but soft, it will be somewhat above half an hour in boiling and it must be always stirred, and when it is boiled to the perfection; dip your clothes throughly in it, and so take them up and let them cool and then role them up together, and wrap them up in leather made of shéeps skin let the leather be white, it will keep good so 7 years, if you keep it close, and if it grow dry anoint it over with a feather dipped in salad oil when you apply this cerecloth to any wound or sore, warm the cerecloth before you lay it to it, and put so much white leather one the back side thereof, as you put cerecloth, and so when the one side is worn long, you may use the other side to it, if the sores be many, and do stand close together, cut little pieces of the cerecloth and lay them upon each sore, and then lay a big piece of cerecloth over them all, but let not the great piece be bigger than to cover the sores, except the sores have much swelling about it, and in that case let it be bigger, the wound must be dressed morning and evening with the same searcloath, only every time it is dressed wipe the corruption off from the searcloath, which it hath drawn from the sore, and so lay it one again, if the wound be rotten and stinking you may change the lesser plasters which are next the sores once a week, but otherwise you may continue to use the same a fortnight or better, but still at every dressing cleanse the filth off from them, it will take away the rottenness, and draw out the filth and heal it, but it will not heal it till it have fully cleansed and drawn out the corruption, neither will it suffer any proud flesh to grow therein.  
The rare effects which have been wrought by this plaster is hardly to be expressed, and after good proof thereof Mr. Cradock of Cambridge, gave 8 pounds for the Receipt.  
Thus much briefly, is expressed and declared concerning wounds and ulcers: wheresoever they be, or howsoever they arise, by which examples, the judicious practitioner may undertake other things, which are not here mentioned. It followeth now (in manner aforesaid) to set down the observed practices of those that have cured internal diseases, which have taken effect and brought forth syntoms, outwardly or inwardly.    

CHAP. XLV.  

Of the cure of grievous aches and pains, performed by W. H.  
A Certain man was greatly afflicted with divers woeful aches and pains in his shoulders, who was cured, by receiving a dose of Aromatico, and by application of emplastrum fae●idum, unto the grieved part.    

CHAP. XLVI.  

The healing of aches coming of the Pocks, by W. H.  
ONe of a very dark and melancholy complexion, to wh●msome men in London, had given the fume, and the unction three or four times: and yet left him possessed with most pitiful aches and pains in his joints; who for want of m●intenance was enforced to go into the country where he was born, and was there pities of an honest Gentleman, which cured him in this sort. First he 〈…〉 ged him twice or thrice with Aromatico Leonardo: which done, he took for three or four days together half a dr 〈…〉 of the extract of Hormodactiles, with white wine. Th●●Soan●● unto the particular parts that were grieved, apply emplastrum fae●idum, and thus, in short time he was healed throughly.    

CHAP. XLVII.  

A notable experience of a medicine that hath brought great ease, to any great ache or pain, as of the gout or otherwise,  
TAke one or two of the foremost sucking whelps of a mastiff or bear bitch, kill them, and take forth the guts, fill them with black ●nailes, roast them, and ●ast them with 12 ounces of oil of spike, coloured with sa●fron. Reserve that which droppeth from them, and mi● it with as much oil of wax, and therewith anoint any ac● or grief.   

Another remedy against an ache.  
Take a pound of Sage-leaves, a pound of Rue, hall a pound of Wormwood as much bayleafs, boil all these in Smith●-water, and apply them hot to the place.    

CHAP. XLVIII.  

A particular way whereby the pain of the gout is soon eased and prevented.  
TAke minium the yolk of an egg, oil of tartar, oil of roses, as much of each as you think sufficient, and with a little saffron make it in form of a plaster, and lay it on cold. There was a Gentleman grievously ve●ed with the gout, who was in this sort soon eased. First when he supposed that the pain would come, he took a dose of Aromatico Leonardo: then the next day unto those ●rieved parts, he applied this plaster. Take a pickle ●erring, and cut forth the bone, stamp it very small with ● little Bolealmoniack, and rose water, and apply it cold to the grief from place to place as it goeth. Many men, after they have been well purged, have had great ease by anointing the place three or four nights together with aqua balsami Fioravante. Also oleum cerae, is very profitable in that case.   

Another for the same.  
Take two quarts of pure live honey, and two pound of Sage-flowers and distil them in a rose-water Still with a soft fire, and drink every morning ten or twelve spoonfuls fasting, and fast an hour after, and it will marvellously abate the humour, and give ease unto the party grieved.   

Another for the Gout.  
Take a red woollen cloth, lay pitch upon it, & melt it against the fire and make ● plaster of it, and lay it to the place as hot as you can suffer it, and when that hath lain all night, make another plaster as aforesaid and lay to the place.    

CHAP. XLIX.  

The cure of gouts, and all other aches coming of heat, by L. F.  
FIrst the party is to be purged with Aromatico, than this plaster appllied, which is attractive, resiecative, resolutive, as being intentions far better fitting that purpose then any other. Take the marrow of the bones of a calf now killed ● pound vit●ioll in manner rubified, I pound and a half, Gantarides in fine powder, I ounce the ashes of the vine, 6 ounces, mix them all on a small fire, until they be incorporated, then with oil of w 〈…〉 make it in a liquid ointment, and spread it on a cloth and lay it on cold. And when it waxeth dry, chafe it till the pain be ceased: this hath eased many in a short time.    

CHAP. L.  

The remedy against the Scorbute or Scurvy▪ and the gout, by W. T.  
A Young man of 26 years of age, mightily troubled with the gout and scurvy, was after this sort cured. First he was purged with Aromatico Leonardo. Then he used the purging drink every morning, that he might have each day three or four stools. At night he took two ounces of the distilled water of lignum vitae, with I ounce of the syrup of cowslips. Also he used to eat these c●●serves following mixed together. Take conserve of cowslips 4 ounces, of sage, of rosemary flowers, of each ● ounces, of red roses▪ 1 ounce; the quantity which he took at once was as much as a walnut. Also he anointed the grieved parts with this unguent. Take auxungiae humanae distilled two ounces, oil of Turpentine two ounces, of wax half a dram mix them together. Also in his usual drink which he drank with his meat, was mixed Chamepiteos, Sage, Rosemary, Betony: this was the purging drink, take the strong decoction of lignum virae, put therein of the leaves of seva, four ounces, Epithimum, two ounces, Hermodactiles, four ounces, Turbith, one ounce Coloquintida, half an ounce, let them stand in warm sand 24 hours and strain it, this he drank in the morning fasting.    

CHAP. LI.  

Tumours in all parts of the body taken away by R. A.  
THis medicine hath been so well approved, that it were infinite to recite the number of those that have found comfort by it. The party must first be purged twice with Aromatico Leonardo, then give unto him two ounces of quintessence solutive, with one ounce of syrup of roses, four or five mornings together: and after i● drink a little good broth made sweet with sugar: that done, drink this water following. Take Herbegrace, Sathernwood, Mugwort, Wormwood, of each one handful, juniper-berries, three or four handfuls, cut the herbs and bruise the berries, and infuse them in a gallon of white wine vinegar, 24 hours in a warm place. Then distil it with a gentle fire: this done, take that distilled vinegar, and infuse therein fresh herbs and berries, and distil it again as before. At the last infusion, you shall put therein four ounces of good Mitridate, or treacle, and distil them together, and keep them close for your use. Thereof the patients took at four a clock in the morning four ounces very warm, whereupon they laid them down and sweat, two or three hours, always wiping it away with warm clothes. Every sweating time they changed their shirts. When this medicine was ministered to a woman, she took but two ounces thereof. In this sort ar● cured not only tumours, but sores pustules, fevers, jaundices, gripings, emrods, Piles, &c. and suffereth no gross kind of humour to remain in any part of the body, making the skin also cléer, soft, and smooth.    

CHAP. LII.  

Swelling of the cod mitigated and dissolved by R. A.  
A Man riding on a trotting horse, had his stones swollen as big as ones fist, who was thus ●●lpe●. First he was purged once or twice with Panchimagogon, than this Cataplasin was applied warm unto the part, twice or thrice a day. Take the 〈…〉 s of brown brea●, bean-flower, of each as much as is sufficient, boil them with new wort; when it is almost boiled put there●●● little Commin-●éed, and a dish of fresh butter, and so apply it warm.   

Another for the same.  
Take a pint of pure honey, as much bean flower, and two spoonfuls of vinegar, of Commin-●éed 2 ounces, mix them well together, and spread it on a cloth, and warm it a little against the fire, and apply it.    

CHAP. LIII.  

The cure of a painful Ischiatica, by I. H.  
A Man that was grievously troubled with the Ischiatica, was healed in this manner. First he was purged with Aromatico, then he took for five or six mornings together, two drams of quintessence ●olutive, with syrup of roses, and after the taking thereof he drank a little sweet broth. That done, he drew a blister with cantharides, and when it had run enough, he anointed the place with oleum de terebinthinae & cera, and in short time he was holpen: since which time many have also been helped of that grief by anointing the grieved parts with Aqua balsami Fioravante.   

Another for the same.  
Take an ounce of Déers-suet, and two ounces of the best resin, and put it in a pipkin with the dear ●uet, and let them melt and boil together a quarter of an hour and more, stirring it sometimes in the boiling, and then take it off the fire, and pour it into a basin of conduit water, or river water, and let it remain, till it be almost cold, then work it up into little rolls with your hands, and let it lie again in the water, till it be throughly cold, after which lay it up for your use: and when you have need to use it, spread it upon white-leather, and warm it before you lay it to the sore, dressing it evening and morning, this will also heal any green wound, without suffering any proud flesh to grow in it.    

CHAP. LIV.  

An excellent remedy against the cramp proved often by R. G.  
THey that were infected therewith, did upon their bare skin and places grieved, wear the root of common flag. Also the skins of twenty silver é●ls, new ●lean, and chopped small, boiled in two pound of May butter, and four handfuls of Rue, scum it well, and anoint the place and it will work the same effect. A worshipful Gentleman, that had divers times proved the same, desired for the great comfort he found by it, that it might be made public.    

CHAP. LV.  

Contraction or shrinking of sinews, with consumption of the party, holpen by W. H.  
A Man 2● years old, having a sore and grievous ulcerated leg, fell into the hands of inexpert Surgeous, who with their corrosives shrunk up his sinews, that he could neither go nor stand, but in short time after, he was cured in this manner. He was once purged with Aromatico, then he took quintessence solutive two or three days together, in syrup of roses, and drank thereupon a little broth. Then did he use the bath divers times, and anointed him with sublime ointment, or the green ointment, which you will find towards the latter end of this book. Another man having his hand shrunk together, upon the like occasion, was healed in the same order. This is the description of the bath. Take two or three young whelps that cannot see, boil them in water with Mallows, Hollihock, melilot, Walwort. Camomile, of each a handful, voil the whelps, till the flesh fall from the bones, that done strain it, and use to bathe therewith very warm.    

CHAP. LVI.  

The cure of one whose neck was drawn awry, by W. T.  
A Child had her neck drawn awry, with a kind of convulsion or cramp called Tetanus, and was thus cured. First she drank every morning and evening a little aqua balsami Fioravante, then was her neck anointed with some of the said water mixed with magno licore Fioravante, and in ten days she was cured.   

Another of thesa●me, by W. T.  
TAke oleum de lateribus, one ounce, oleum Terebinthinae half an ounce, of iuniper berries two ounces, of Cloves one ounce Nutmegs, Maces, of each half a dram, mix them with oleum cera, so much as will make it in form of a lineament, and therewith anoint the parts,    

CHAP. LVII.  

The Squinancy cured, by I. P.  
THis medicine following, did help one that was so swollen and grievously pained, that he could scarcely eat or drink. Take olei philosophorum de lateribus I ounce olei lini, six drams, olei cera, one ounce, mix them warm, and anoint the place infected oftentimes in the day. Also one dram of the tooth of a wild bore, being drunk with three ounces of the oil of Line-seed, doth help it presently.  
Also another man was forthwith cured thereof, which drank one spoonful of Aqua balsami, and wetting a cloth therein applied it to his throat.    

CHAP. LVIII.  

The cure of Alopecia, by I. P.  
MAgno licore fioravante, being anointed on the head causeth the hairs to grow again abundantly, which are fallen away, and to wax black. Balsamum sulfuris also doth the same.    

CHAP. LIX.  

A gargarism to purge the head, by I. S.  
TAke spikenard, alizander-seed, of each I ounce, beat them into powder and boil them in vinegar till half be consumed. Then strain it, and put thereto half a pound of mustard, and four ounces of rose-water, boil it a little, keep it close for thy use, and when you will, you may take a spoonful warm in the morning, and gargle therewith.   

Another gargarism to purge the head and brain, by Dr. Deodate,  
Take six spoonfuls of wine vinegar, and twelve spoonfuls of water, and two spoonfuls of honey, clarify th●● together and add thereto one spoonful of mustard, a●● gargle therewith.    

CHAP. LX.  

The Pin, and Web, cured by M. R.  
HE took a handful of Centumpedes, or sows, stamped and strained them with ale, and gave the patient to drink thereof three or four mornings, and willed the patient to stop his nose and mouth, and to hang down his head, and therewith he was healed, as I was credible certified.    

CHAP. LXI.  

A water for sore eyes, proved by, M. E.  
● Gentlewoman with this water, hath cured a very ●reat number of sore eyes. She took an egg hard ●odden, cut in the midst, and took forth the yolk, and pot thereto as much white Coporas as a nut. Then she closed it together, and wrapped it in red fennel, and laid it to steep four and twenty hours in Rose water than she strained it hard through a cloth, and dropped it into the eyes morning and evening, it was held 〈◊〉 a great secret.   

Another manner or way to heal the pin and Web in the eyes.  
Take nine of the Worms called Centumpedes, or Sow●, stamp and strain them with the juice of Woodbine, or Betony, for three or four mornings together warm: which being drunk will consume the web in the eye.   

Another way to cure a Web or Pearl in the eye.  
Take the white of a new laid egg beaten to an oil, and the juice of Deasy roots and leaves, and of the juice of the leaves and roots of brown Fennel, and of the juice of the leaves & the roots of white honeysuckle with the three leaves and the figure of an eye in the leaf, take of these juices two good spoonfuls, and put to the white of the egg, and a little spoonful of pure honey, and a spoonful of woman's milk and one spoonful of Rose-water, and a half pennyworth of Sperma city, as much white Sugar-Candy beaten, and as much white Coporas as a good Nutines made into fine powder, work them all together with a silver spoon, and scum off the foam, and put it into a glass close stopped, and lying on your back with a feather drop 2 or 3 drops at a time into your eye, using it so three times a day till it is well.    

CHAP. LXII.  

The staying of the bleeding at the nose, done by M. R.  
TAke burnt Lome two handfuls, sharp vinegar half a p 〈…〉 mix them well, and lay it between a linen cloth: and bind it to the forehead cold, and in short space it will stint.   

Another for the same, by I. H.  
A man of fifty years of age, had a great flux of blood at the nosethrill, which had continued a long time, and could find noremedy, till he used this order and medicine following. First, his ring finger was bound h●d with a thread, than was the cataplasm following applied to his forehead and temples.  
Lake burnt lome made in powder, strong vinegar, as much as will suffice to make it in form of a cataplasm to be applied cold, thus in few hours the blood stinted. Nevertheless he took morning and evening the fame of Succinum album, at the mouth and nose: which stayed the flux and comforted the vital and animal spirits. His diet was cold and drying, his drink was water, or red wine, wherein was put Crocus martis.   

Another kind of curing the same, performed by D. B.  
One bleeding at the nose a day and a night, was thus helped: he made a tent of lint, and dipped it in Ink, and put it into his nostrils, and laid a defensative over his eyes and nose, made with Sanguis draconis, Bolealmoniack, and a little vinegar.   

Another way.  
Many have been cured, by applying unto their privities, a linen clothe wet in vinegar.   

Another.  
Some have had the bleading stinched, by applying the harb Peruinca unto the nose.   

Other ways to do the same.  
Carduus Benedictus bruised, and put up into the nosethrills, Qinteth the bléeading at the nose. The same it performeth in a wound. 
Note   
The herb Geranium, which hath a red stalk, being put into the nostrils or wound, doth the same: very often proved.  
In like manner, and to the same effect, worketh Crocus martis.  
Also the blood of a man dried, worketh after the same order: both for the staying of blood at the nose, and in a wound.    

CHAP. LXIII.  

Spatting of blood, stayed by I. H.  
A Certain woman spat blood three or four days in great quantity, who was cured by drinking the decoction of mints in vinegar.   

Another for the same.  
Also five or six drops of oleum Machich, drunk in Cina●non-water, stayeth the spatting of blood.    

CHAP. lxiiii  

The falling down of Vuula, and the inflammation of the Almonds, in such sort, that they could not swallow their meat, nor fetch their breath well, cured by W. T.  
TAke white Amber grossly beaten I ounce, and with a funnel take the sum thereof, cast on a few coals morning, noon, and night. Then take one ounce of old leaven, and spread it plasterwise on a cloth, strew thereon a little Comminséed, and the powder of white Ambar, and apply it half an hand breath to the crown of the head the space of a whole day, then at night lay on another, and in short time it will take away the swelling, often proved.    

CHAP. LXV.  

The cure of the hicket, by W. B.  
ONe that was divers times grievously troubled with the Hicquet, was cured by applying a brown fa●● warm to his stomach: the toast was steeped in Eriacle and Aquavitae.   

Another.  
Divers have been cured by taking there of four or five grains of Laudanum nostrum, in wine or Malmsey.    

CHAP. LXVI.  

The falling sickness cured, by W. H.  
A Certain woman, being a barber's wife in Bedfordshire, which was grieved therewith every change of the Moon, was preserved, by taking each day three drops of olcum Heracles, with the extrad of Pione.   

Another performed by I. H.  
FIrst you shall purge them with the extract of Helleborus niger: the dose whereof is from eight grains to twelve, being before well corrected, and then drunk in some convenient liquour or potion. That done, he gave them morning and evening of this composition: the which the longer that they use, the better it will be for them. Lake essenciae Peoniae, conserve of Rosemary flowers, of Betony, of each so much as is sufficient, mix them together inform of an eleduary: then add thereto for every ounce of that composition, of oleum cranij humani, one scruple, and half a scruple of oil of Kosemary flowers, and twelve ounces, of oleum vitrioli. Hereof let them take half an ounce at a time, either by itself, or with some convenient liquour, broth, or potion. Also the nuke of the neck must be anointed with oleum castorei: when they do fall you shall anoint their nostrils with oieum succinum for that will in short time recover them again. It will also be very expedient to use those things that comfort the brain and heart.    

CHAP. LXVII.  

The cure of the jaundice, by I. P.  
A Young maiden much infected with them, was in this sort cured, she was twice purged with Aromatico, and as often with Panchimagogon. This done, she felt herself very much eased, save only in her yellow colour, which was thus also taken away. She took three or four mornings three ounces of the decoction of Goose-dung, two scruples of the extract of Centory which she drank warm, and so was cured.   

Another for the same, by W. H.  
A Woman that had the yellow jaundice above two years together was thus cured: first the took one ounce of Balsamum artisiciale, with a spoonful of white Wine in the morning, which caused her the next day, to be as yellow as Saffron, all her body over, yea her hair of her head, and the nails of her hands and séets, very strange so behold. The third day, she took the same again, and in three times she was perfectly cured. This was at Carleton, five or six miles from Bedford. Certain practitioners, have found a great secret in the salt called Lapilli urinae, or Paracelsus his Rebisola, against the Jaundles and all obstructions.   

Another way by the same person W. H,  
TAke Nucis Cupresfi, Cassiae ligni, of each one ounce, extract Centaurij, two scruples, mix them, and drink it in while wine warm: and they shall after the receipt thereof, evacuate in their urine, great store of yellowish choler, but by taking this medicine twice or thrice, it will vade quite away as hath been often proved Remember that before you take this medicine (that it may work with better effect) you receive a dose or two of Aromatico.   

The cure of the jaundice, with obstruction of the menstrues, performed by W. H.  
A young Gentlewoman eighteen years old was greatly grieved with the jaundice and suppression of her natural sickness, but was in this sort cured.  
Take water of Madder roots, Sage, and Betony, of each four ounces, Spiritus Tartan two ounces, oleum vitrioli two scruples mix them and drink thereof morning and evening two or three ounces warm. Also you shall note, that she was purged once (before she took the drink) with Aromatico Leonardo, and so was perfectly cured, and had her courses again, which before she wanted seven months and more.    

CHAP. LXVIII.  

The healing and cure of great windiness in the stomach, by I. H.  
A Certain Gentleman, was so afflicted with a windiness in the stomach, that many times, with extreme ●ain he fell into a sound. In this misery he continued three years and more, but in this manner he was holpen. First he took Aromat. Leon. which evacuated upward and downward, the gross and viscous cause of this wind. After that he had used this potion following forty days together. He took every morning and evening Spiritus Tartari, corrected with his crystalline salt half a spoonful, Aqua preservans as much This withdrew the cause, opened all obstructions in the body, so that in a month he remained perfectly cured.    

CHAP. LXIX.  

Cough of the lungs, cured by W. T. after this manner.  
TAke Aquae Marrubij six ounces, syrup of Juiubes three ounces mix them, & make thereof a Julepe: whereof the patient took four spoonfuls▪ with one dram of Balsamum sulfuris, every four hours till he was well.   

Another cured by W. T. which had also a sore stitch in the side.  
FIrst he took Aromatico Leonardo, and then took this potion following for certain days. Take Carduus Benedictus, Hypericon, Folefoole, a little Enula campana, make thereof a decu●ction with Ale, and he drank every morning one scruple of Bassamum sulfuris, and a spoonful of Aqua balsami Fioravante, morning and evening till he was cured.    

CHAP. LXX.  

Shortness of breath with a cough, remedied by M. R.  
FIrst he was purged with Aromatico Leonardo, than he used this diet, with hot and drying meats, roast or sodden, Enula campana, Hysoy and Liquorice, were infused in his wine. Also he used every morning to drink or eat in a rear egg, half a scruple of balsamum sulfuris, and thereby was safely and quickly cured.   

Another remedy for shortness of breath.  
The worms called Centumpedes or Sows, are of great virtue to discharge the lungs that are stuffed with phlegm.    

CHAP. LXXI.  

An approved way to stay vomiting, by M. R.  
A Man of thirty years old, was troubled a long time with sore vomiting, throwing up presently whatsoever he eat or drank and was thus relieved. Take Malmsey six ounces, oleum vitrioli, six drops or more, mix them together, and take thereof every morning fasting▪ one ounce, or thereabout, and in short time it will stay the vomit.   

To stay vomiting of blood.  
Take five or six drops of oil of mastic, and drink it in cinnamon water.   

To stay vomiting another way.  
A Pultus thus made as followeth, and applied to the stomach stayeth vomiting. Take rye leaven, and mix it with the juice of mints, and a little vinegar over the fire, in form of a pultus, when you do apply it to the stomach, strew thereon the powder of Cloves, and so oft as it cooleth apply it warm. Also a rye toast steeped in vinegar, is profitable for the stomach.  
The oil of Wormwood that cometh by distillation) being drunk with convenient liquours, or potions, and the same compounded with other convenient things, and applied to the stomach, doth work a notable effect this way, and is good against many other maladies.    

CHAP. LXXII.  

Vomiting of blood, with a cruel flux of the belly, by M. R.  
A Man forty five years old that had congealed blood in his body, did vomit abundance of blood, and avoided downward a certain black matter like unto pitch. He had a great stitch in his side without a fever: and always when he vomited it was thought he would have died, this man was by God's help thus cured. First he took this potion. Take the water of nets roots eight ounces, oleum vitrioli, as much as will make it tart He drank thereof cold, which pr●●ently mitigated both the fluxes. Then unto the stomach and throat, was applied this pultus warm, both morning and evening which wrought an excellent effect. Take the crumbs of Riebread, Red-wine or Aligant, and boil them to the form of a pultus. Then he took at the mouth and nose, the sum of Succinum or Amber, which strengthened the vital and animal spirits. His side was anointed with this ointment, which took away the pricking and pain. Take Unguent de Althea, four ounces, amigdalarum dulcium a●● ounce, mix them, and therewith anoint the side, morning and evening. His diet was this, all his meat was boiled in red wine, or Smiths-water his drink was the decoction of Nettle-roots or Red-wine, wherein Steel had been quenched divers times.   

Vomiting joined with a fever.  
A Gentleman afflicted with these griefs, was in this manner comforted. Take Aquae balsami one ounce, aquae preserv. two ounces, oleum piperis▪ six grains, mix them well with a good spoonful of the syrup of Quinces, and so she drunk it at the beginning of the heat.    

CHAP. LXXIII.  

Pleurisy, with spatting of blood, cured by M. R.  
FIrst there was made this purging preparative. Take Senae six drams, Carduus Benedictus half a handful▪ Sugar half an ounce, Ginger half an ounce, lay them to infuse one night in warm whey, made of goat's milk, one pound and a half, whereof ye shall give morning and evening four ounces warm: this purgeth gently, and causeth to spit easily. Then three days after, they must bleed well on the liver vein, and their drink at meals, was the decoction of hyssop, violets, liquorice, and raisins with sugar.   

A great and sore pleurisy, cured by M. R.  
A Certain man of twenty four years old was vexed with a most grievous pleurisy, with pricking and shooting, and a cough, with a continual fever and inflammation of the tongue. First there was good store of blood taken from the liver vein, on that side where the pain was. Then were these syrrups that do deco●● and and purge) ministered unto him Take Sirupi de liquericia, de Hysopo, acetole, of each one ounce, Ox●mmellitis squillitici, acetisquillitici of each three ounces, make thereof a loch, whereof in the morning he licked with a liquorice stick, which caused him to spit easily, and took away the heat or burning of the tongue, being used with this decoction. Take French Barley three ounces, Carduus Benedictus one handful, Roses, Violets, of each one pound, Liquorice scraped three drams, Figs three. Raisins of the sun stoned, one ounce and a half, Sugar Candy two ounces, boil them in sixteen pound of water, till two pound be wasted and so drink it cold. Also his diet was light and thin, as broth and drink, &c.   

Pleurisy with inflammation of the tongue, and costiveness of the body, cured by M. R.  
First they were purged with Aromatico, and then used this gargarism. Take Sempervive or Howsléek two handfuls, boil them in a quart of water till a third be wasted. Then strain it, and put thereto two ounces of wine vinegar▪ wherewith they gargarised warm oftentimes. Then they used Mel-rosarum, which took away the blackness of the tongue. Their diet was moist and cooling as followeth. Take French barley half an ounce, Figs seven, Raisins of the sun stoned, four ounces, boil and strain them, and put thereto oleum vitrioli so much as will make it tart, and so drink thereof.   

Pleurisy in a woman, cured.  
First she was purged with Aromatico Leonardo, then unto her side there was applied this unguent● seven or eight times a day, which took away her pain. Take unguenti de Althen two ounces, oil of sweet Almonds half an ounce, mix them together: the next morning she was let blood in the basilike ●ein, on that side where her pain was. Her diet was the same that was spoken of before. After meat she used a Lochsanum before prescribed for this purpose, and so in short time she was cured.   

Another woman cured of the same disease, by M. R.  
First there was ministered unto her this potion. Take the water of Carduus benedictus half a pound, oleum vitrioli, enough to make it tart like a Pomegranate. The next day she was let blood in manner aforesaid about ten ounces. After she had bled, she took this potion folllowing, five days together morning and evening, which caused her to sweat well, and there upon she was quickly cured.   

The diaphoretical decoction.  
Take Cardui benedicti two handful. Liquorice scraped three ounces▪ Figs five, Raisins two ounces Sugar candy one ounce and a half, voil them in a sufficient quantity of water, and strain them to drink.   

A pleurisy broken with a potion.  
For the breaking of his Aposteme, there was ministered unto him Aromatico Leon. with honeyed water. The next day the basilick vein, on the Pleuriticall side was opened. His drink at dinner and supper was this decoction. Take Isop dried one small handful, violets two handfuls, six Figs, Liquorice scraped half an ounce, Raisins four ounces, boil them in nine pound of water till one pound be wasted, then strain this pectoral decoction, and use it.   

Another cured in this manner.  
First he took Aromatico Leonardo▪ and thereupon drank the water of Carduus Benedictus. The next day they let him blood on the same side where the pain was. His diet was moist and cooling, and he drank barleywater mixed with syrup of Roses, and oleum vitrioli, and shortly after was cured.    

CHAP. LXXIV.  

An inward impostume or bastard pleurisy, cured by M. R.  
A Man having an Impostume in his side, which would have turned to the pleurisy, was thus cured. Take a good sweet Apple, and cut off the crown, take out the core, and fill it with powder of Olibanum, bind on the crown again, and roast it under the embers till it be soft. Then mix with it three or four drops of oleum vitrioli, and let the patient eat it, and sweat thereon.  
Also with the same medicine, at the same time, there was a boy helped, that had a plague sore on his neck.   

Pain in the side, with a cough, cured by W. T. after this manner.  
Take Floris Sulphuris two drams, the extract of Enula Campana one dram. Ireos, and Liquorice, of each one ounce, Honey so much as will make it in form of an slectuary. Before it be made up, put thereto half a scruple of Oleum sulfuris, and use it morning and evening.    

CHAP. LXXV.  

Pain, and wind in the body, cured by I. H.  
A Certain woman twenty eight years of age, being often troubled with a griping pain, and wind in her body, was presently eased, by taking four or five grains of Laudanum nostrum in Malmsey, with two or three drops of oil of Aniséeds. After this manner divers persons have been cured. Provided always that the body be loose, else must it be moved, either with some gentle glister or suppositary.   

The expelling of wind out of the body, by L. F.  
THis course following, hath been divers times proved most effectual, against the wind in the stomach, and other parts of the body. First let them take a dose of Aromatico Leonardo. Then let them take morning and evening, half a dram of this composition, three or four days together, either in potions or pills.  
Take the essence of Gentian, three drams, the essence of Ginger, oil of Aniséed, Fennellseed, of each half a scruple, make thereof a mass, and keep it to your use.    

CHAP. LXXVI.  

An excellent Electuary to expel wind revive the spirits, it also purgeth melancholy and choler, and comforteth the stomach: with a most excellent and sovereign plaster to be made by the Apothecary, and applied outwardly to the stomach administered and Applied, by D. E.  
TAke Aq. melis. menth. of each six drams, theriacal. still. cap. ceru. of each three drams, e se. aurant. two dropsy, Diasco. half a dram, conf. de hyamith. one scruple, fyr veton rubr. half an ounce, cubi Paei, two drams, clyss. cit●i. one scruple, fiat Electar.   

The plaster.  
Admovaet regirin ventriculi, Emplast. Stomachicum.    

CHAP. LXXVII.  

The Signs and Tokens, whereby you may know whether you have a dropsy or nor.  
THere be these three symptoms or signs of a confirmed dropsy. First, the tongue is white and cold. 2. The yard is shrunk into the belly. 3. The veins on the belly are apparent, and visibly to be seen. And where these things are found, they are infallible declarations of a grounded dropsy.    

CHAP. LXXVIII.  

The cure of the dropsy, performed by W. T.  
A Man of three and forty years old, troubled with the dropsy, was in this manner cured. Take the roofs of blue Flower de Luce sliced, and steeped in vinegar three or four hours, and then dried half an ounce, of the bark of laurel root so prepared, as much; the leaves of Sena in powder one spoonful Aniseed and Ginger, of each one dram, mix them, and take of that powder every morning, from the weight of four pence, till it give you four stools a day continue herein so long as you shall think it good.    

CHAP. LXXIX.  

The killing and expelling of Worms in the stomach, by I: H.  
AN infinite number of people, both young and old, have been cured thereof, with this composition following. Take the seed of Carduus Sanctus, Wormséed, Dittany, Semen Caulium, cornucerui us●i, corralline, vermium terrestrium, of each half a dram, mix them in five powder, and give thereof half a dram either with honey or sweet milk in the morning and evening Anoint also the stomach and belly downward, with this unguent following, and apply a little unto the navel, with brown paper and no doubt of it within two or three days, the patient shall be cured. For it doth not only kill the worms, but causeth them to come forth by siege, making the belly soluble, so that they shall have two or three stools in a day. The cataplasm or unguent is this. Take Farinae lupinorum, Aloes, centauriae, myrrha, theriacae opt●mae, of each half an ounce, beat them into fine powder, and make thereof an unguent, with the juice of peach leaves, and keep it to your use. Also two or three drops of oleum vitrioli, being drunk with water of gramen, or such like, for three or four days, killeth worms. Also two drams of Quinta essencia solutivo Phioravante, drunk with one ounce of syrup of Roses, killeth the worms, and expelleth them by siege.    

CHAP. LXXX.  

A Quartain of long continuance, cured by L. F.  
FIrst he was purged with twelve grains of Lapetra Philosophale Leonardo Fiorayante, mixed with half a dram of good Mithridate, the next day he took of this decoction warm six ounces, and so continued fourteen days' morning and evening. Take Chamepiteos one pound, white wine eight pound, white honey one pound, distil them with a gentle fire, till five pound be come forth. Then let it cool and filtre that which remained in the Vessel, and mix it with that which was distilled before, keep it in a glass close stopped, and use it. Also the reins of the back, was anointed every night with Balsamum artificiale Leonardo Phiorayante, and so he was well cured.    

CHAP. LXXXI.  

An approved remedy against the Pestilence, pleurisy, and Quartain.  
DIvers people have been cured of these foresaid diseases, by taking a dose of Turpetum Diaphoreticum, Paraceli, either with Amuletum Palmarij, or with some excellent good Mithridate, in the morning fasting, and sweating thereupon. Sometime it is given with other potions or compositions, according to the disease▪    

CHAP. LXXXII▪  

The swelling of the spleen in a melancholic perion cured by W. T.  
A Certain melancholy man, was much grieved in his milt, heart, and head: but he was thus cured. First he was purged with one scruple of Panchimagogon and one scruple of the extract of Sena, mixed with syrup of Roses, and two or three drops of oil of vitriol. That done, he took a quart of posset ale, made of white Wine and Burnet, and drank there of morning, noon and night a good draught, with half a spoonful of Aqua Balsami Fioravante. Also now and then he took morning and evening a tossed of white bread, steeped in Aquam Preservans, and within ten days after, he purged again, and so remained in good health.    

CHAP. LXXXIII.  

Frantic fevers for want of sleep, often cured by I. P.  
MAny that were so grieb●usly vexed, with a burning fever that they could not sleep, and were in manner frantic, have taken five or six grains of Laudanum, with conserve of succory flowers, and therewith were speedily delivered out of their extremities.   

Pestilent fevers with great thirst, cured by I. H.  
First they were purged once or twice with Aromatico Leonardo: then was the stomach comforted with some pectoral petition. That being don●, there was barleywater made with raisins liquorice and cool herbs. Then strain it clean, and put therein as much oleum vitrioli, as will make it tart like a pomegranate, Drink thereof when you are a dry for it comforteth nature, assuageth heat and thirst, wonderfully▪ openeth all obstructions, and defendeth the body from putrified fevers. If they be grieved with the headache you shall cause them to be let blond under the tongue▪ cutting those veins overthwart, and they shall presently be cured.    

CHAP. LXXXV.  

Against Poison, or the Pestilence, a diaphoretical potion, by W. T.  
TAke Mirrhae▪ croci, of each two ounces▪ Amuleti Palmatij, one ounce, Spiritus Vini one pound▪ oleum piperis, oleum Ging●beris, of eace one dram, mir them in a glass, and give thereof half an ounce in old Sack at once, against the pestilence or poison.    

CHAP. LXXXVI.  

Signs of death in the Plague, by W. K.  
TAke a live Frog, and lay it next the sore: if the party will escape the Frog will burst in a quarter of an hour. Then lay on another, and this you shall do, till no more do burst for they draw forth the venom. I have been told that a dried toad, will in better sort do the same. If none of the Frogs do burst, the party will not escape, this hath been often proved.    

CHAP. LXXXVII.  

Antidotes, and preservatives against infectious air● on the water or land, by W. T.  
You shall use to chew or hold in your mouth, a little of Essencia Angelicae▪ Also it would be very profitable to drink three or four drops of the same fasting. Also Oleum Camphorae, being drunk effecteth the same. In like manner Aqua Balsami Fioravante, if it be drunk in the morning with wine, or Allome, preserveth a man from ul poison and pestilent airs: and is a most singular remedy against surfeits or the pestilence. Also, if you be in any infected ship or house, it were necessary to wear a bag of Saffron under your armpits to defend the heart.  
Also it were very necessary to drink two or three drops of the essence of Saffron, for the same purpose.  
Amuletum Palmarij is also very excellent, being taken in the morning fasting.  
Dissolved Pearl, eaten or drunk, defendeth the heart, purifieth the blood, and reviveth the spirits above all other things. You may make it in lozings or drink it in any cordial, what quantity you please.    

CHAP. LXXXVIII.  

An inveterate gonorrhoea, either in man or woman, oftentimes cured by W. T.  
MAny have been cured of this, and such like infirmities, with this composition following. Among the rest, a Gentleman in Buckinghamshire, who was vexed therewith above seven years continually.  
A gentlewoman also, was so grievously afflicted with the flux, that she waxed lame, and went with a staff, these were both cured in twelve days. But one thing must be remembered that if it come ex lue venerea, it were necessary first to be purged and then to use these pills.  
Take magisterij perlarum, one dram. Gum Tragaganth, half a dram▪ fine Bolearmoniack, terrae sigilla●ae verae, of each one dram, Laudanum nostrum one scruple, 〈◊〉 an hard mass with Turpentine, and take thereof half a dram when you go to bed, until this quantity be spent: in the mean time also, you shall anoint the reins of the back with this unguent.  
Take unguentum album camphora tum, two ounces, saccarum Saturni two drams, and make thereof an ointment.   

Another for the same, by W. T.  
First purge them with Aromatico Leonardo, once or twice, then let them take morning and evening, half a dram of the pills following: and anoint the reins of the back, with the foresaid unguent.  
Take Symphiti crassulae of each two drams, magisterjs perlarum, dissolved coral of each one dram, Laudani I scruple, nucis moschatae, numero 2, bowl Armon. terre sigillitae verae tem. paupau. albi Tragacanth, of each two drams, make them up in a mass with Turpentine, and use them in manner aforesaid.   

An Electuary against gonorrhoea, by W. T.  
A certain man being troubled with a stinking gonorrhoea, was in this order cured. First he was purged with Aromatico Leonardo: the next day, he took a pill or two of Venice Turpentine, washed in plant in water. That done he used to eat morning and evening, the quantity of a hazel nut of this electuaey, until he was helped which was not long after.  
Take the Kernels of hazel nuts blanched, four ●un●●●, migisteri● perlarium, laudani nostri, of each one scruple, terrae sigillitae, boli▪ veri, sanguinis draconis in grain, of each two scruple, Seminis Plantaginis, ras●nae ●bo●●●. of each one scruple, nucis moschatae. 3 or 4, 〈◊〉, ●n● dram, Saccari three ounces, mix then well together and use it. Also in the mean time, he anointed the reins with the foresaid unguent.    

CHAP. LXXXIX.  

The immoderate flux, menstrual, suppressed or stayed, by W. T.  
A Certain woman being grievously weakened with that disease and having great heat and pain in her body, was thus cured. Take the roots of Orpine and Comfery thin sliced, Clarey a good quantity, boil them with a chicken, and with that broth make Almond milk, and to every handful of Almonds, ad one scruple of Laudanum nostrum, grind them well together, and drink thereof morning and evening. Also you shall anoint the reins, and other grieved parts with the unguent mentioned in the Chapter aforesaid.   

Another against the same.  
I was informed that the powder of a land frog, bound about the woman's neck, doth stay the foresaid flux.    

CHAP. XC.  

A Flux stopped, by G. F.  
DIssolve Bay salt in Malmsey, and therewith wash the soles of your feet, and in three or four days it will stay the Flux. Divers soldiers in the Wars have been cured thereof, by setting their fundament in warm Horse-dung. Also the powder of red Roses, drunk in Red-Wine, is very profitable for the st●pping of the Fl●r.   

Bloody Flux of long continuance, cured by W. T.  
Take conserve of red ●●●es, Marmilet of Duinces, elect●a●y of Suluhur, of each two ounces, Amuletum Palmarij half an ounce, essencia c●oci, L●●●danum nostrum, of each half a scruple, aquae pre 〈…〉 'tis half an ounce, oleum vitrioh, & 〈…〉 uris of each half a scruple mix them, and take thereof one dram, morning and evening.    

CHAP. XCI.  

The cure of the Hemerrhoids or Piles, performed, by I. H. and many others.  
TAke Mullen, and fry it with Butter, and therewith anoint the part divers times.  
The oil of Eggs is a notable remedy to withdraw the said infirmity.  
Balsamum sulfuris anointed upon them, doth with great speed and good success, cure them: this also hath been oftentimes proved very excellent.  
If they be anointed with oleum Tartari faetens if drieth them up in short time: but first, it were necessary to purge the body of the melancholic original of that disease, both by vomit and siege.  
Some use to make them away, by applying a caustic unto them.   

The cure of Ficus, in ano, alias Hemerhoids ex lue venerea, performed by I. P.  
MAny have been sore troubled with warts or blathers in the fundament, which have in very short time been cured by anointing them with balsamum Tartari ●aetens. Among other men there was a strong lusty fellow fifty years old, of complexion melancholy, about whose fundament there remained 12 or 14 growing, whereof some were so big as a little fig, all of them did run or yield a loathsome yellow sanies or matter. This man was cured with balsamum Tartari ●aetens: without any pain to him and the warts were so dried that they were pulled off with a pair of mullets: after which he remained whole; this man was healed in Bedford ●hire.    

CHAP. XCII.  

The provoking of menstrues, by I. H.  
BY this composition following, many more than it is here requisite to speak of have had their menstrues provoked and many other obstructions opened: especially if it be given with broths, liquours, or medicaments, appropriate thereunto.  
Take extractionem Camomillae, Calenduiae, Gentianae, Brioniae, Chamepiteos, Paeon●ae Centaurij, Juniperi, Genisiae, Sabini, Spicanardi Ru●ae, Melistae, Chelidoniae, Philipenduiae, Matricariae of each one dram, Essentiae Zedoariae, Croci, of each half a dram, Mirabolanotum, Castorei of each half an ounce mix them and keep it close The dose is from one scruple, to one dram, upon extremity either in pills or convenient electuaries. It must be ministered four or five days before the new Moon, and as many after with the infusion of Sena, or in syrup of Roses, for the inte●● above named.   

To provoke menstrues in melancholic people, by W. H.  
Take of the extract of Helleborus niger, five grains. Panchimagogon fifteen grains, make it into three small pills, and anoint the pills with oleum anisi, and thereof take once or twice. After that take this composition following.  
Take of the essence of Gentian, Sabina, Angelica, of each one dram, Essencia Croci one scruple, Castorei half a scruple, mix them and make them up in form of pills, and take thereof each night when you go to bed one scruple, either in pills or dissolved in some convenient liquour, about the foresaid time of the Moon. A very melancholic maiden, was cured in this manner.    

CHAP. XCIII.  

Suffocation and pains of the Matrix, with retentation of menstrues, cured by▪ I. P.  
TAke extract. Drionae, one dram and a half, the leaves of Sena half an ounce, Ginger one scruple, cinnamon, one dram; Sugar one ounce, lay them to infuse one night in a pint of warm whey, made of goat's milk. Then strain it, and drink thereof three mornings warm, about the new Moon, keeping a warm and drying diet, your wine must be infused with Rosemary flowers.   

Another that hath cured the rising of the mother by R. C.  
Take the flowers or buds of a Walnut tree in May, give the patients as much thereof to drink as will lie on a great, and with two or three doses they shall be cured.  
Also if you give one scruple of oleum succinum album, in wine, it will presently cure the same disease, a thing oftentimes proved with good success.    

CHAP. XCIIII.  

To provoke urine, and to cause the jaundice to flow, W. K.  
THe powder of earth worms, drunk with white wine provoketh urine, and cureth the jaundice and T●●●ians.  
Also grey soap two ounces, Bay-salt finely beaten, one ounce, mix them, and therewith anoint the navel, and belly.  
Also Castille soap being drunk with warm wine, provoketh urine.  
Also if you shall apply quick earthworms upon a whit blow called Pavaricium (of some Paviricies) they will cure the same.    

CHAP. XCV.  

To provoke Urine, and to heal other obstructions, a most excellent and proved receipt, by I. H. and many other.  
THis composition of artificial salts breaketh (and after a sort) consumeth all tartarous diseases, as hath been very often and truly experimented by divers and sundry persons: yea it prevaileth much against the gout, taken with potions, electuaries and syrups appropriate unto the particular ministrations.  
Take the salt of radish, of eringoes, Bean-stalks, Broom Alizanders, Auniper, Ash, Ani●eed, Fennell, camomile, wormwood, Vervine, Tartar crystalline, of each alike quantity, mix them in a warm mortar, & keep it close, & in a dry place, for in the air & moisture it will quickly resolve. The dose hereof, is from half a scruple to a whole ●●●uple and may be very safely administered, without peril, to any age or sex: upon good occasions, and at times convenient, after that the body is prepared for the same purpose.  
I shall now proceed in order to speak of several other griefs and diseases, incident to man's body, and show you the cure thereof, according to the rules and practice of the most excellent expert Philosophical physicians and chirurgeons, beginning first with the head.   

Of the pain in the head.  
All or the most of physicians in the world do hold this position, that pain in the head is no other thing than vapours arising from the stomach, and ascend unto the head, which do offend membrana, whereupon ensueth pain. And besides this there be several other causes. The first cause, is putrified blood in Leonichie. The second is, the vapours that ascend from the stomach, and offend the head. The third is, the humidity or moisture between the skin and the flesh. So that the causes are three, and the remedies as many, to dissolve the antecedent causes. I have now showed thee the original and root of the pain in the head, about which thou shalt never more need to beat thy head. or break thy brains, either in seeking the Aphoris●s of Hypocrates, the Commentary of Galen, or the Authority of Avicen: for in these four or five words, I have said all. Now of the cure of this disease, as it hath been experimented, an infinite number of times: which way soever the cause cometh, work thou after this manner, and thou shalt never want credit, in giving others ease and curing thyself.  
When the pain in the head is confirmed, and that thou ●anst find no help by common theoric or Practick, do these things following. First let them blood on Leoniehie, cutting it overthwart, and let the patient spit as much as he can. Then the next morning▪ let them take Aromatico fasting. The next day let the head be shaven, and lay thereon an attractive plaster, to draw out the humidity. In the end cause them to néese, and hereby all the pain in the head will cease.    

CHAP. XCVI.  

Of the catarrh, the rheum in the head, the Cough and Tysick.  
THe catarrh is a moist vapour, which assaulteth the head, and afterward falleth down again into the stomach where it engrosseth and corrupteth. This moisture hath his beginning of the moisture of the lungs, and until such time as the lungs be discharged thereof, the catarrh will continue in his force. This infirmity reigneth more in phlegmatic & melancholy bodies then in any of other constitutions. Such as are troubled with it are not long lived, because their lungs are consumed by little and little and thereupon they are troubled with the Tysick: and consequently they perish, if they be not quickly relieved. I will now show thee a rare secret to cure the same.  
Take Pulmonaria and Sena that is fresh and new; infuse them in▪ wine and water, over a small and gentle fire till the wine have drawn out the virtue. Then strain it and put thereunto quintessence solutive, and keep it close in a glass, let the patient drink thereof▪ every morning ●●un●es luke warm, for twenty days together: let him eat good nourishing meats, for they agree well with his disease. If the patient he not too far spent, you shall ●e● your cure performed in short time: in the mean time, if the patient he weak, you shall give him new laid eggs 〈…〉 white wine. If the 〈…〉 ●e perceived not to be qui●e expelled & 〈…〉, then give him Aromatico: afterward comfort him again, with rest●rati●es and cour 〈…〉 him strong, and no doubt by the help of God he shall be cured. This method, of curing this infirmity, differeth from the common course that physicians take which would cure it with diet, and mollifying liniments, and causing them to spat and such like which are means rather to augment the catarrh then to diminish the same.   

The second course, to cure the descension that cometh from the head to the stomach.  
USe these five things, if y● will cure this disease first Electuario Angelica▪ ● quintessence solutive, 3 p●●lulae pro de●censo 4 Unguents for the stomach and head▪ 5 quintessence vegetable. The electuary cleanseth the head and stomach the quintessence solutive evacuateth the body, the pills take away the cause of the descension, the unguents dry, and the vegetable quintessence preserveth the body from all ill and noisome infirmities. The electuary must be taken first in the morning: of the quintessence solutive, you must take a spoonful in the morning in a little broth and sugar, keeping a reasonable good diet: and do this, four or six days. Then take the pills in the evening, and in the mean time, anoint the head and stomach with oleum cerae, and drink every morning a little quintessence solutive, which if you do use continually) by the blessing of God upon it) there is no doubt, but the body shall be free from many troublesome maladies.  
There was a certain woman, of the age of 58 years, who ●eing greatly troubled with a catarrh: was cured by the use of aqua preservans, morning and evening, and by anointing the stomach with balsamo.  
One that was afflicted with a catarrh, and a stitch in the side was thus cured. He took Aromatico twice. Then he took every morning a spoonful of quintessence solutive, with the broth of a Capon for seven or eight days together, and every night when he went to bed, he anointed his stomach, with oleum incompostobile, and thereby was soon after cured.  
A woman that had great pain in her head and stomach and had her menstrues stopped; with loss of her appetite was thus helped.  
First she took two doses of Pillulae Angelica, that done she took every morning, a spoonful of Quintaessencia solutivo, with broth and sugar; for five or six mornings together. After that, she took every morning one spoonful of Aqua preservans: whereupon in short time after she was cured.    

CHAP. XCVII.  

A Contusion in the head.  
A Certain man▪ had a great fall from an horse, where▪ with he bruised his head most grievously, who was cured in four days; by anointing the place, with oleum benedictum.    

CHAP. XCVIII.  

The taking away, or healing of the white scall.  
THis noisome malady, is perfectly cured, by purging the patients with Aromatico, and anointing the head with oleum philosophorum.  
Also the artificial balsam doth the like, and oleum benedictum, effecteth the same.    

CHAP. XCIX.  

Pain in the eyes, with great dimness of fight.  
A Certain man that had great pain in his eyes, and was almost blind, recovered his fight by lettingbloud, under the tongue. The next day he took Aromatico once: after that he used quintessence solutive, seven or eight days together, and every night he anointed his stomach with oleum cerae rectified: then was dropped into his eyes, the water hereafter set down for the dimness of sight, and thereby was he well curedi    

CHAP. C.  

Anunguent or ointment for sore eyes.  
TAke Rose-water, Fennel and Eufrage-water, of each alike quantity, put therein a small quantity of Uerdi grease, and boil it a little on the fire. Then let it settle, till it be clear, and pour it off. With this water, see that you wash Auxungia porcina seven or eight times: and of that▪ put a little into the eye, when you go to bed.    

CHAP. CI.  

To cure or stay the spatting of blood.  
ONe that spat blood, was cured in ten days, by drinking the liquour of honey, morning and evening. An other was healed by drinking the decoction of min● in vinegar, another by drinking of Crocus martis.    

CHAP. CII.  

The description and manifold cures, of the disease called Scrophulae, or forunculi, which some do call waxing kernels, but rather the Kings evil.  
THe Scrophulae or waxing kernels (so called of some) which use to come in the thr●●t, or other parts of the bodies of young children do arise and are caused of great quantity of melancholy humours▪ because that doth for the most part r●ign in persons that are weak of comple●●on. For you may easily see that such as are vexed with that infirmity: are not very qui●k spirited. These Scrophulae, are a long time, ere they will ●ome to suppuration: and before they ●reak and when they are broken, they cause excessive pain, and are hard to be cured. For all infirmities that come of melancholy, are troublesome to cure or resolve, as you may see in the quartain and such like. But here I will show thee a secret to cure the Scroph●lae, First you must remove the cause, & then work the effect: for otherwise it were impossible to cure them with outward medicines. This melancholy is purged, with the drink following against melancholy, which you must use three weeks or a month. That done, give them Aromatico, which cleanseth the head and stomach, purifieth the blood. As touching local medicines▪ lay to the place a plaster of wax and butter, and anoint it with magno licore▪ until the escare be fallen out: and when it is m●ndi●ied, apply thereon the 〈…〉 of Gualtifredo di M 〈…〉, and use no other medicine, for it will in, carnate, 〈…〉 without scare.   

Another remedy against the King's evil.  
One W. R. dwelling in Cheap▪ side London, at eighteen years old▪ had the Kings▪ evil in a very great measure, and was throughly cured by this medicine following after he had been twice touched by the late King, and spent very much money on Doctors, and found not any help.  
Take the roots of Scrophilari 〈…〉, otherwise called Brown-worts, the roots of Orphin, the roots of Pileworth, of each clean washed and picked two ounces, of the leaves of Brown-worts, of herb Robert, of Egrimony of each three handfuls, of Mugwort, and smallage of each two handfuls, of scurvy-grass, four handfuls, of Water cresses, and Horse▪ Radish▪ leaves, of each two handfuls, of the roots of Horse▪ Radish, one ●unce and a half, of Caraway-seeds, and fennel-seeds, of each an ounce, shred the herbs and roots small, then tu● to all this (being put into a large boulter bag) four or five gallons of new-drink of a reasonable strength, ready to work, having wrought stop it up close, being six or seven days old, then drink of this continually for a whole year or more, and let it be your continual drink, and purge once a week with pulvis saema montagin. two drams, and Cremor Tartarij, two true scruples for a dose, in a draught of Mace-ale boiled with currance, let your herbs and roots be gathered in Summer to dry cleanly, and keep them for all the year dry, keep to the place a discentent or dissolving plaster, and observe a good diet.   

Another cure for the king's-evil.  
A Certain young boy of 14 years, of complexion choleric and melancholic, who had Scrophulae in his throat, on both the sides, was thus cured. The first medicine that he took was the infusion of rhubarb, with the trochisks of Agaric, and acctum squilliticum, and water of maidenhair, mixed together, which he used by the space of ten days. Then was laid upon the Scrophulae a plaist●● of cerotum magistrale with cantharides, which drew forth the malignity of the ulcer, and great store of Sanies being applied for fifteen days together. This done, I gave him the decection of Salsaparilla, with a good diet, for twenty days together. Then I applied unto the sore ac●rote of Gualtifredo di Medi, which in a short time cured him, that had been vexed with them four years before.   

Another for the same.  
Another which was a maid of thirteen years of age was vexed with Scrophulae in her throat, which was also in this manner cured. First I gave her the extract of Elleborus niger, with Mel rosarum; which doth very effectually purge the melancholy humour. That done I gave her our syrup against the melancholy humour, for eight 〈◊〉 ten days together: and applied unto the sores, an unguent of Lytarge, boiled with the powder of Scrophularia: th●● was she in short time cured▪   

Another for the same.  
Take Uerdigrease, Pelitory of Spain Dock▪ root the suice of léeks, of the herb Scrophularia, of each alike quantity, mix them, and lay on lint, and apply it unto the Scrophulae, but take some care thereof.    

CHAP. CIII.  

Of Pavaricium, or Pavaricies, called the whit-blow.  
THis grievous and intolerable malady (as thoss know well that have felt them) cometh on the end of the singer; and is an infirmity bred in the liver, whereof nature being-willing to discharge herself, sendeth it to the extreme parts of the fingers: and most commonly it cometh to the finger next the thumb, but seldom in the other. The reason or cause whereof is hidden, save that we may conjecture (as we have said before) an accident in the liver, which nature sendeth forth unto those parts to ease herself. When it cometh to the end of the finger, that it can go no further; it causeth a sharp and excessive pain: and the accident coming unto that place, not having passage, is so hot, that in short time it putrefieth the sinews, muscles, and cartilages, and in the end rotteth both flesh and bone. The secret of this grief is not commonly known of the most Surgeons: who with all their learning, cannot devise to cure it, as it ought to be cured. The most part of such as have that infirmity, lose their finger: but if thou wilt quickly help them follow this method.  
First let them bleed on the liver vein: then let them be well purged. Afterward dress the finger with oleum sulfuris: which will cause some pain, nevertheless (to have some ease) you must abide it. The next day dress it with magno licore, until it be whole, which will be in short time, as I have often proved.    

CHAP. ciiii  

Of grievous ulcers in womens' breasts.  
FIrst they must be touched with oleum sulfuris: then make this unguent. Take of the yolks of eggs, two ounces, Turpentine, Butter, Barley, flower, Honey of Roses, of each half an ounce; incorporate them all in a mortar, and therewith dress them until they be whole. But if they come of any kind or spice of the foul disease, this unguent will be to very small purpose. But then shall you dress them with Vnguento magno: which is appropriate unto the disease, and look that you purge them with Aromatico.    

CHAP. CV.  

Of the disease called Asthma, or Tysick, and the cure thereof.  
THis disease, which is called the Tysick, is a certain infirmity, contained in the lungs, which doth harden and dry them in such manner, that such as are troubled therewith, cannot fetch their breath. It proceedeth of adustion of the blood, that cannot run in the veins: and so the lungs lacking sustenance, worketh that effect. This disease is cured four manner of ways. First you shall let them blood under the tongue, cutting those veins overthwart, and suck them as much as they can: for it evacuateth and openeth the oppilation of the blood, and easeth the lungs of all that evil matter which offendeth. Secondly, you shall give them a dose of Aromatico, which evacuateth the stomach, of all evil qualities that offend the lungs. The third is, to let them eat for a month together, every morning one ounce of Electuario de Althea. The fourth, to anoint the stomach, every night with magno licore. But every ten days, you must take a dose of Electuario Angelica, whereby thou shalt help them quickly. You must also keep a sober diet: refraining Fish, Pork, slimy things, Spice, baked meats, cheese, and such like, which nourish grossly, and do infect the blood.    

CHAP. cvi  

An excellent remedy, against the Worms.  
YOu shall give the patient two ounces of unguento magno, to drink with Mel rosarum, three mornings together, anoint the nostrils therewith, and in three days they will be expelled, were they never so many.   

For the Worms of all sorts.  
Take of the powder of Centuary leaves one ounce, powder of Sena of Alex. half an ounce. Wormséed finely beaten one ounce: then take of good Malmsey, a quarter of a pint or better, of the best Honey two ounces, dissolve the Honey in the Wine with a gentle heat, and then put in all the powders, and stir it well together, which done put it into a clean bladder; knit it close and hang it in the Chimney until it be an hard tump, you may use it as the Wormséed alone is commonly used, give a child the weight of a great at a time, to the elder sort more, as you think good: it killeth the worms, and causeth them to void.    

CHAP. CVII.  

Of the hardness of the milt, and the cure thereof.  
THe spleen or milt is hardened by reason of superfluous humidity that it taketh from the liver and lungs. Therefore, if you will help this infirmity, it were necessary, to use medicines a bstersive, and drying, which thou shalt do thus. First give them Aromatico, then let them use this Electuary, which is of marvellous virtue in that operation. Take Crocus Martis, Scolopendria, of each one ounce, Spikenard, lapis lazuli, of each two scruples, cinnamon half an ounce, mix them, and make an Electuary thereof with purified honey, and take thereof every morning one spoonful, and every night (two hours before supper) an other spoonful, and anoint the outward part, where the grief is with balsamo artific. and in short time, the disease shall be cured.   

Another remedy very effectual for the former disease.  
Let them blood on the two veins, under the tongue. That done, mix mustard seed with the urine of a boy, and lay it between two clothes, and lay it to the part afflicted one night, and then (if thou feel not good ease) use it again till the disease be gone. Also the decoction of oak helpeth the swelling of the milt.    

CHAP. CVIII.  

The cure of the gonorrhoea, or running of the reins, the forerunner of the soul disease.  
FIrst you shall give them Aromatico once in white Wine. Then morning and evening, for seven or eight days, use this potion following: anointing also the reins, and those parts, with Aquae fae●ida, being cold and in short time they shall be healed.  
Take the whites of four or five new laid Eggs, two ounces of fine Sugar, three ounces of Rose water, mix them well, and drink it morning and evening. This is a rare secret, and often proved: the drink must be drunk cold.    

CHAP. CIX.  

Of the Hemerrhoids, and their cure▪  
THe Hemerhoids, are an alteration in the Hemerhoidal veins, caused of a corrupt and putrified humour, whereof nature being willing to discharge herself, sendeth forth by those veins unto the extreme or outward parts, where it cannot pass through, and causeth the alteration and inflation that is called the Hemerrhoids. This corruption and putrefaction, is caused of the evil quality of the liver, which corrupteth the blood, and is the cause of all this inconvenience. Now for the cure, it were necessary to help the liver, to purify the blood, to alter the Hemerrhoids, and to discharge nature of that imp●d●ment. First therefore, give them Electuario Angelica, the next day they shall take Sirupo solutivo, whereof they shall take five or six doses. Then let them anoint the Hemerrhoids, with caustic▪ once or twice, and they shall soon after be cured.   

Of the divers sorts, and divers effects of the Hemerrhoids and their cure.  
By reason of this disease, that cometh always at the end of Intestino, or Longanon, some have marvellous pain about the fundament, some burn wonderfully, and others do scald: which cometh because of the good or bad qualities in some, more than in other some, as experience showeth. For (as I said) some have such a burning that they can take no rest, some have such pain, as they cannot fit, some have it scalding hot that it is intolerable. Though this infirmity is more hurtful in one complexion than in another, and the cure harder: yet you shall cure them in this manner. First give them Aromatico, then purge the body five or six times with Sirupo solutivo. Then give him fume at the lower parts, with frankincense, and storax sitting on a close-stool three or four times, and then anoint the parts with Balsamo artific. for that will dry and take away the pain altogether, and the patient shall be surely healed.  
There are divers kinds of Hemerrhoids but two in principal. The one sort is in the fundament, and causeth great pain when they go to stool. The other so●● cometh forth of the fundament, and are not so painful as the first. To cure those within the fundament you shall give the patient eight or ten days together, Sirupo magistrale warm, let them take Aromatico once, and use Glisters, wherein is put half an ounce of Aqua reale Phioravante at a time, and so thou shalt help them. The best way for those that are come forth, is to make incision, or to make a little hole in them that the blood (which is putrified) may come forth, and so by evacuation thou shall help them. Also you shall understand, that vomiting is very necessary in the rure of both sorts, because it openeth the veins. Also Oleum Ovorum, doth ease the pain of the Hemerrhoids very greatly: so doth the oil of fig●, if you anoint them therewith. The Tooth of an Horse-fish, being worn in a ring on the finger after the body is purged, taketh them away by a secret and hidden quality, a thing proved more than an hundred times.    

CHAP. CX.  

Of the cure of such as are troubled with suffocation of the Matrix.  
A Certain woman afflicted therewith having much pain and grief in her stomach, was cured by taking a dose of Electuario Angelica. Then she used our syrup against pains of the mother, eight or ten days, and anointed her stomach, with Magno licore every night.  
A certain young woman afflicted in manner aforesaid, wanted also her natural sickness, and began to lose her natural heat: so that nature could not digest the superfluous matter in her body, was thus helped. First she took Electuario Angelica, and every night anointed her stomach, nosethrills, and pulses, with magno licore, and every morning drank of quintessence solutive, and so was cured.    

CHAP. CXI.  

To cure a rupture or bursting in the beginning.  
IN every ten days once give them Aromatico, and every morning fasting, give them one ounce of white Tartar, in water or wine, and two hours before supper you shall take the like: let your bread be dry, also you must wear a truss fit for that purpose and use this remedy following. Take of the spirit of wine twelve ounces, frankincense, Olibanum, mastic sarcocolla, of each half an ounce, infuse them in Aqua vitae, and therewith wash the rupture twice a day, then cast thereon the powder of Bislingua, and the herb Balsamina, and lay thereon a cloth wet in the said water, and bind on the truss so hard, as he may possibly abide it; and hereby shalt thou heal any great rupture, in an hundred days, but see that you keep diet accordingly.   

Another for the same.  
Take very stiff and thick paper well gummed, chew it in the mouth till it be soft: then lay it upon the rupture, and lay thereon a truss fit for the purpose.  
Some use to stéep the paper in lie, and wring the same out till it be dry, and apply it to the rupture, changing it once in 24 hours.   

A most excellent medicine for bursting.  
Take knotgrass Confery, Ribwort, Shepherds-pouch, of each alike quantity wash them & dry them, then set them in an oven to dry, then beat them to powder & searce them, to that powder take a like quantity of Aniseeds, beat it with the powder & herbs, searce them again, & when the will use this powder take as much of it as will lie upon a six pence, for ten mornings together, drink it with a little Malmsey fasting: then take of the foresaid herbs being first sodden in fair water till they be tender, wring the water clean from them and apply it to the place not too hot; let not the truss be too straight for it will make the place rent further, gather the herbs to make this powder in May, when the chief strength is in them, put a little oil of Spike to the hear bs after they be boiled, and the water clean drawn from them, anoint the place with oil of Spike, before you lay the herbs to it. This hath been often proved to be good upon children that have been born so, and upon old folks, that have been many years broken.    

CHAP. CXII.  

Of retention of Urine, and the cure thereof.  
THe retention of urine ariseth of many causes, one is gravel, that stoppeth the conduits where it should pass, an other is the want or weakness of the virtue expulsive; so that nature cannot expel; an other is a carnosity, which is an alteration caused of corrupt and putrified humours, which do so restrain the powers, and urine, that it cannot pass. There is another, and that is viscosity of the reins, so gross, that it hindereth the urine from passing. Another cause, which is too too common, is the gonorrhoea, when it changeth into Stranguria, that it is a stopping or choking of the cenduits, that carry the urine to the bladder. All these foresaid causes, proceed of one original, even of the distemperature of nature, whereof if you ask the reason you shall understand that it ariseth of that filthy beginning, which bringeth the soul disease. That which moveth me to believe it, is the observation thereof divers and sundry times, for many have been cured, that were infected with the pocks which were troubled (with carnosity before spoken of) some with gravel, some with debility of the virtue expulside, some with gonorrhoea; all which when they were cured of the pocks, the other distemperatures were therewith also cured. For that disease is the cause of twenty mischiefs, and the reason why many physicians make a long cure of the former distemperatures, is for that they know not the main and principal cause of them. But now I will show thee a true and excellent manner of curing the retention of urine, which way soever it cometh.  
First give them a dose of Aromatico, then give unto them Sirupo solurivo, eight or ten days, but in any wise keep no strait diet, but a good government as you do most commonly use: and eat such meat as pleaseth thy stomach best: cause them also to sweat▪ and in short time thou shalt thoroughly cure them.    

CHAP. CXIII.  

A most excellent remedy to cure the difficulty of Urine.  
THe difficulty, or retention of urine, caused divers ways, as of gravel viscosity, exulceration, &c. i● in this sort very well and safely cured. When the cause of this difficulty of urine is in the reins or kidneys, so that it be not a stone in the kidneys, or some great store of gravel see that you work thus.  
Take the lungs and pissel of an hare, boil it in good wine, when it is well boiled▪ stamp it small, and pass it through a strainer with the said liquour wherein it was boiled. Remember that when you boil it there must not remain much liquour in the vessel. Then take the said matter that you strained, and put thereto as much purified honey, and boil it on a soft fire, until it come to the form of an Electuary. When it is boiled put thereto for every pound of that Electuarythese things following made into fine powder, of Lignumaloes, of cinnamon, of each Iscruple Cloves Saffron, of each one scruple Musk four grains, Aquae rosarum one ounce, quintessence solutive one ounce and a half. Incorporate these well together, while it is warm and keep it in a glass close stopped. And when you will use it, you must first take a dose of Electuario Angelica, and while you use the Electuary, remember to anoint the reins with Aqua faetida, when you go to bed. Of the Electuary you must take one ounce in the morning, and fast thereon four hours, and use some exercise and in short time, th●n shall see a marvellous good work performed. For the reins will be strengtheved, the viscosity will be resolved, the por●● will be opened, and the urine will be expelled, and cleansed, all which are effects necessary for him to regard, that will with henesty and credit, help the former malady.   

Another often proved.  
If thou wilt presently help one that cannot make water, by reason of wind viscosity, or other grievous cause, vering the party; anoint the reins, and the privy parts with Balsamo Artificiato, and keep them very warm, and forthwith they shall make water, to their great satisfaction.    

CHAP. CXIIII.  

Retention of the Urine, with a stitch in the side.  
ONe was in very short time cured of these infirmities, after he had taken Aromatico: and anointed him in manner above specified, with the Balsamo Artificiato, which you shall find under the title of balsam, &c.    

CHAP. CXV.  

The swelling of the leg, and foot, cured in manner following.  
FIrst the patient took one dose of Aromatico, then he used quintessence solutive, three or four mornings together in a little broth That d●●e▪ he drunk every morning a little Qu●intaessence vegetable fasting, and every night, he anointed his leg, with Oleum Philosophorum nostrum. Also now and then he took a dose of Pillulae Angelica, to keep the body soluble, he kept a reasonable good diet, he used not much walking, so that very shortly after, he was well cured.    

CHAP. CXVI.  

Of Chilblains, and their cures.  
YOu shall understand that Chilblains (as we t●rm them) are caused of no other thing then of humours dried, and restrained in the body. For in winter when it is cold, the pores do shut so close together, that the humour cannot pass or come forth, neither by sweat, nor other exhalation or expiration. For that cause, the humours in a young man (who is hot of complexion) may not be kept in; for then nature (which would ease herself) sendeth that exhalation, unto the extreme parts of the body, that is, unto the hands and feet; where remaining there is caused that alteration; and in process of time the skin doth open, and the humour goeth forth; but cannot heal till the spring, when warm weather cometh in. Howbeit, there is found out a secret to cure them quickly, and with great ease. First let them blood, then give them a dose of Electuario Angelica: after that let them take Sirupo solutivo, six or seven days together, not keeping any straight diet or rule. After this anoint them with Oleum philosophorum de cera & terebinthina, at night when they go to bed: and do thus one week at the lea●t, and then no doubt thou shalt cure them, as I have often proved. Also the oil and water of frankincense, will do the like.    

CHAP. CXVII.  

Of Corns on the feet and the manner to take them away.  
THe Corns that come on the feet, are a kind of hard tumour, or thick excrescence caused of corrupt and putrefied humours, whereof nature being willing to discharge herself, sendeth them to the lower part of the feet whereout because they cannot pass, there do they make residence, engendering that kind of tough excrescence, which is grievous and painful. Many times the cause hereof ariseth of that noisome disease Morbus Gallicus, as some write, and then must it be remedied with medicaments appropriate thereunto. But if they come otherwise, then to take them away follow this order. When they are in their greatest state, and cause most pain, cut them until they bleed, then anoint them with Balsamo Artificiato applying it so hot as you may suffer it; thereupon go to bed. Then touch them once or twice mith Oleum sulfuris, and anoint them with Olenm philosophorum de teribinthina & cera, until they be whole.  
Some take the juice of Semperuivum, and anoint the eyes therewith. Then they take Wormwood, and lay it upon an hot tile stone, and sprinkle it with strong vinegar, and being hot bind it upon the Corns, and in three or four times so doing (as I have been credibly informed) the Corns will be taken away. Also the red plaster or cerecloth before set down cureth the same.    

CHAP. CXVIII.  

Of an infirmity that cometh on the finger's ends, and in the feet, under the nails, and the cure thereof.  
MAny men are greatly troubled herewith, and in such manner, as thereby they are made altogether unfit to go. It cometh on the great toe under the nail or the side of the nail for the most part and a man would think that the nail grew in the fle●h, but it is not so, for the flesh groweth upon the nail though this infirmity appear not, to be a thing of great importance (whereof the ancient writers have made little mention) yet i● it a thing greatly to be regarded. For many great personages that li●e easily, and are tormented with the gout, have also this grief in those parts: but the order to cure them is this. First you shall cut the nail on that part where it most grieveth them; then take it away, which you may do easily without any great pain to the patient; for the nail is already separated from the grieved place. Thus when the nail is taken away, touch it with our caustic whereof mention is made in our treatise of the plague. Let it so remain three days together: then dress it every day with Magno licore, until it be whole, which will be in a very short time,    

CHAP. CXIX.  

Of Eri●ipcla, or tumour in the face, or any other part of the body, and the cure thereof.  
THis disease (as experience showeth) is caused of an hot and fiery moisture, arising in the face, arms and legs, for where it is, the pores are stopped, the the said moisture, cannot have expiration, whereupon cometh tumour: as also a shutting and closing up of those pores, by means of the ordinary anointing them, with fats, oils, &c. or other cold things: a common course of common chirurgeons. Against this there cannot be found a more present remedy, than the spirit of wine or Aqua ardens, or bathing it with hot water: and if you wash the parts afflicted with our quintessence, the pores will be opened, and it penetrateth and assubtilateth that humidity, causing it to come forth.  
Also you shall find that by drinking our quintessence and anointing the stomach with oleum cerae, divers are cured of a certain heat retained in the stomach.    

CHAP. CXX.  

The cure of Warts.  
THere is an herb called Herba di vento: in the juice whereof, if you wet a cloth, and bind it upon the warts, they will wear away in short time after.    

CHAP. CXXI.  

For giddiness in the head.  
TAke the juice of primrose leaves, or the flowers in the Summer, or of the juice of roots in Winter, and put into your ear, and stop it with black wool, and lie down upon it.    

CHAP. CXXII.  

To help one that is deaf.  
TAke the inner bark of an elder bough, stamp it and strain it, and put the juice into your Ears, stop your Ears with wool, and keep you warm with it.    

CHAP. CXXIII.  

For Ears that run, and are full of water.  
TAke two parts of the Gall of a barrow hog, half as much of the best honey, boil these together in thick glasses, in hot ashes till half be consumed and so use it, prescribed by Dr. Nicholas for Henry Medlex.    

CHAP. CXXIIII.  

For sore Ears.  
TAke the juice of Knot grass, and seeth it with honey and wine, and pour a quantity thereof into the patient's ear, and stop the ear with cotton, and lie down on the contrary side.  
In the next place I shall show you many rare and hidden secrets, for the making and, use of our Balsamo Artificiato, or the artificial balsam (often mentioned before) and several other excellent balsams, oils, and Ointments, with the rare effects thereof.    

CHAP. CXXV.  

The making of Balsamo Artificiato, or the artificial balsam, with a declaration of the effects and virtues thereof.  
TAke of Venice Turpentine, one pound, of perfect oil of Bays four ounces, oil Galbanum, three ounces, of Gum Arabeck four ounces, of Lignum aloes, Galingal, Cloves, Consolida major. cinnamon, Nutmegs, Zedoana, Ginger, Diptanum album of each one ounce, of Olibanum, Myrrha elected Gum Hedera of each three drams, of the best Musk and Amber of each one dram of rectified Aqua vitae sir pound; put all these in a new earthen pot and let them stand seven days, close stopped that no air goesin, then distil them in a glass retortive in sand. And the first water that cometh is white mingled with oil after you have drawn a sufficient quantity of this increase your fire, and there will come a black oil and water, which you are to take in another Receiver, increasing your fire according to Art, till it drop no more; then separate the oils from the waters and the black oil is the Artificial balsam.  
The inventor of this balsam will never want praise so long as Letters are printed, and men's bodies subject to griefs and infirmities for (besides the many great and rare virtues you find it hath in the various applying thereof according to the rules set down in the several places of this Book.) The first water is excellent good to clear the eyes, and preserveth the sight the face also being washed therewith, it makes it fresh, smooth and young. The white oil breaketh and dissolveth the stone or gravel in the kidneys, it being drunk, it provoketh urine, cureth all kind of wounds, sciaticas, pains and aches in the joints. The black water is called the mother of balsam and cureth scabs, botches, scurffs, and all sorts of Ulcers, in any part of the body, in a very short time. There is an Artificial Balsomsold by the Apothecaries very good for most of the things before specified.    

CHAP. CXXVI.  

Another most excellent balsam, which cureth all wounds in a very short time, it is good for all pains and aches, for the Cramp stiff members, shrunk sinews, &c.  
TAke of sweet oil Olive ten pound, white Wine one pound, boil these together till the wine be consumed, let it cool, and put it into a stone pot, then add unto it, of the flowers of rosemary one pound and a half, of Lignum aloes three ounces of Olibanum, of Bdellinum, of each five ounces, then stop your pot well with cork, pitch, and bladders, and bury it in the earth about the beginning of August, and there let it remain about half a year, then take it out, and put in these following things. Take of Sage Rosemary, Betony, Rue, Yarrow, of the roots of Consolida major, of leaves of Vi●icella otherwise called Balsamina, of the flowers of Tapsus Barbatus, of each three handfuls, of Galingal, Cloves Nutmegs spica nardi Saffron, of each half an ounce of Sarcocolla, fanguis draconis, mastic, of each one ounce, of Aloes Epatica, rosin of the Pins of each four ounces, of Colophoina half a pound, of the tops with the seeds of Hypericon, of musk half a dram of yellow war, of hog's grease, of each nine ounces of oil of wax and man's grease, of each three ounces. The hear●● that shall cut small, & stamp the rest of the things to powder, and put them all into the oil, mingle them well and set them all the Summer in the Sun, then boil them till the herbs be dry, then strain the oil, & put in some of the Apothecaries artificial balsam, the quantity of ten ounces, and in the month of September, put in of the fruit of Balsamina, when it is red one pound, then keep it close stopped. In defect of Balsamina, you may take the tops of the Madelin with the flowers, it is not amiss to add to your balsam Gum Elemin. or the oil of Gum Elemin. distilled, if the gums, it must be put in with the other Gume, about four ounces; if oil put it in with the Artificial balsam about two ounces, this Gum is most precious.    

CHAP. CXXVII.  

An excellent balsam to cure deep wounds and punctures, made by some narrow sharp pointed weapon, which Balsam doth bring up the flesh from the bottom very speedily, and also healeth simple cuts in the flesh, according to the first intention, (that is) to glue or solder the lips of the wounds together, not procuring matter or corruption, as is commonly seen in healing of wounds.  
TAke oil of roses, oil of Saint John Wort, of either one pint, the leaves of Tobaco stamped small in a stone mortar two pound: boil them together, to the consumption of the juice, strain it and put it to the fire again, adding thereto of Venice. Turpentine two ounces: of Olibanum and mastic, of either half an ounce, in most fine and subtle powder, the which you may at all times make into an unguent or salbe, by putting thereto War and R●●● to give it a stiff body: which worketh well in malign and virulent ulcers, as in wounds and punctures.    

CHAP. CXXVIII.  

To make the Italians Belsam to heal a green wound pre●ently; It is that which they which are called Mountebanks use when they heal them whom they would and stab upon Stages. It conglutinates and cements very suddenly any green wound by cut or thrust, though never so deep in the flesh, if it be not rankled and festered.  
TAke a pint of salad-oil, and three ounces of Barrel-pitch, two ounces of yellow wax, an ounce and an half of Rosin, and seeth them about half an hour upon a soft fire, and mingle them very well upon the fire, and then take them off, and put them into little pots for your use; and warm a little in a saw●er, and put it not very hot into the wound, but little more than blood warm, and take also a soft linen cloth and put it into the balsam and lay it over the wound, and use it fresh and new morning or evening, and it cures presently.    

CHAP. CXXIX.  

To make a balsam of St. John's wort,  
TAke White-Wine two pints, oil Olive four pounds oil of Turpentine two pounds, the leaves flowers and leeds of St. John's Wort, of each two great handfuls gently bruised. Put them all together into a great double glass, and set it in the Sun eight or ten days, then boil them in the same glass in a kattle of water with some straw in the bottom, wherein the glass must stand to boil; which done, strain the liquour from the herbs, and do as you did before, putting in the like quantity of herbs, flowers, and seeds, but not any more Wine.  
Dioscorides saith, that the seed drunk for forty days together, cureth the Sciatica, and all aches that happen in the hips.  
The same Author saith that being drunk with Wine it taketh away Tertian and Quartan Agues.    

CHAP. CXXX.  

To make oil of Exeter good for all manner of aches or bruises.  
TAke a pound of the flowers of Cowslips in May, stéep them in oil Olive, in as much quantity as they may easily be laid in, then take Calamint, herb John, Red. Sage, Wild-Sage, Sugar, Sotherwood Wormwood, Penyroyoll, Lavender, Pelitory, camomile, Pelitory of Spain, Bays, Howes, flowers of lilies, of either of the aforesaid herbs one handful, and these herbs must be gathered in June, grind them in a mortar as small as green sauce, when it is so done, take the flowers of cowslips out of the oil, with clean hands, and put them in white Wine a night and a day, and take as much Wine as they may easily stéep in, then take the herbs with the Wine, and boil them together with the oil Olive, that the cowslips were steeped in and let it boil so long over a fast fire, until the Wine and the Water be wasted away. When it is boiled enough, take it off the fire and wring it through a strong linen cloth, than put it in a Vessel of Tyn of glass, for no other Vessel will hold it. This ointment will last 3 years, and it must be made in the month of June, it is good for all manner of aches and bruises.    

CHAP. CXXXI.  

To make oil of Roses the best way.  
TAke half a pound of red-rose▪ leaves and stamp them very small, and then take a pound of oil Olive, and mingle with your roses, and put them in a glass well stopped, and seeth them in a vessel with water, the space of six hours, and then strain them through a clean cloth, and keep it in a glass, and by this proportion you may make as much and as little as you will.    

CHAP. CXXXII.  

Another way of making oil of Roses.  
TAke Roses and oil Olive of each alike quantity in weight, shred them and put them in a Vessel of glass stop it well, and hang it in a vessel of water, upto the neck two months, and every day stir it o●c●, uns●●p it again and strain it through a Canvas▪ and put away the grounds, so keep it in a vessel of glass well stopped, f●● this is a colder kind than the other.    

CHAP. CXXXIII.  

To make oil o● lilies.  
TAke S●lle● oil▪ and put into it a good qu●●tity of the flowers of white lilies, then set it in a pot of 〈◊〉 water, and let your oil & your lilies boil a good whi●e, then wring out your lilies, & put in more lilies, and set them in the Sun, and let them stand so long as you think convenient, then take them out, and put in more lilies, so change them once or twice more as you think good; for want of flowers, you may take the root and stamp it and boil it as aforesaid.    

CHAP. CXXXIIII.  

To make oil of Balm.  
TAke oil Benedict one pound, gum of ivy, seed of Balm, then take chosen Hows Turpentine four ounces, mingle them together on a little fire, three or four times, till it hath a little colour and shining, and till it come to thickness of honey or Turpentine, then keep it preciously. This oil is good for all aching of ●n●ws, coming of cold, it kéeps dead bodies from rotting and corruption. It is good for all other things, for the palsy▪ and the falling sickness. and the stone in the reins, and in the bladder, and to cure all cor●ednesse of limbs.    

CHAP. CXXXV.  

To make oil of Worms for an ache.  
TAke a pint of salad oil, and a pint of red Worms, a handful of Rosemary, and a handful of Comph●ry, then take these, and ch●p them together very small, th●n put them into the oil, and let them boil till they 〈◊〉 enough, then strain them through a linen cloth, and so keep them close covered, the older it is the better, when it is boiled enough, than it will s●mber softly, if it boil too much it will flame away.    

CHAP. XXXVI.  

To make oil of St. John's Wort.  
TAke the leaves, flowers and seeds of St. John's Wort stamped, and put them into a glass with oil Olive, and set it in the hot Sun for certain weeks together, and then strained it from those herbs, and the like quamtify put in, and sunned in like manner, doth make an oil of the colour of blood, which is a most precious remedy for deep wounds, and those that are thrust through the body, for sinews that are pricked, or any wound made with an envenomed weapon.    

CHAP. XXXVII.  

To make oil of Broom.  
TAke a quart of May Butter clarified in the Sun, put thereto three pints of Broom-flowers clean picked from the stalks, let it stand in a B●son till you can have Elder-flowers, wherereof put in ● pint and an half, clean picked also; let them stand together a month, put it into the Oven after bread, or in some other place where it may have a continual warmth, and stir it sometimes: strain it through a thin cloth, and set it in the Oven again to cleanse it.  
This oil of Broom is very good to take out the fire of a burning or scalding, for the toothache that comes of rheum, to anoint the cheeks and gums, being kept bound; it is also good, taken in posset-drink, for any infection's disease, and sweat upon it, it is good for a bruise in a ●●mans breast, or swelled with milk, it will mollify a green wound, it is good to drink for any inward bruise; it helpeth any new ache or pain in the joint or bone, & for the spleen; mingled with yellow Wax, and plastered upon linen cloth, it is good for sore heels, and for many other things.    

CHAP. CXXXVIII.  

To make oil of hempseed, which causeth a comely face, and maketh the person merry which useth it.  
TAke one pound of hempseed, and beat it very fine, then sprinkle and wet it with a little wine, and put it into a new earthen pot or pan well glazed, and set it over the fire, heat it so long, till you cannot suffer your hand in it; then put the same substance, into square bags, which you must press hard, and an oil will come forth, whereof if any drink the quanof one ounce at a time, it maketh him pleasant and merry; and if a soldier drink it, it will make him both fierce and hardy to fight without any fear or doubt of his enemy. In this manner you may draw out any oil out of all seeds.    

CHAP. CXXXIX.  

To make a Green ointment.  
TAke of Sage and Rue of each a pound, of bayleafs and wormwood of each half a pound, of melilot, herb or flower of camomile, of the flowers of Spike, of Rosemary, of Rose-leaves, of St. John's Wort▪ and of Dill, of each one handful, of Marsh-mallows two handfuls: All these herbs chop as small as may be, and stamp them, and weigh and put thereto the like weight of Shéeps-suet, chop it as fine as may be, and mince your herbs and it together, and stamp them in a stone mortar to one substance, that there be no suet seen, but all green: then put it into some fair earthen pot, then put thereto sweet oil Olive a pottle and pint: work these altogether in a pan with your hand to one substance, and cover it close with past, that no air go in or out▪ so let it stand seven days, then take it forth, and put it into a pan, and set it on a soft fire till the leaves begin to wax parched hard, and then strain it into some clean pan, then have ready these oils following: oil of Roses, of Spike, of Camomile, of white lilies, and of Violets, of each one ounce, stirring them well together and reserve it in glasses or galley pots to your use, if you will have it more pleasant of smell, and more nourishing, add thereto the Gums Labbamium one ounce and a half, beaten to fine powder, Storax calaminted three quarters of an ounce, bruised fine to powder, mingle this with your other stuff as before and so keep it to your use.  
This ointment is good for stitches for bruises, for the palsy, for the shrinking of sinews, gouts, and sciaticas, for the ache of the back, lameness, pleurisies, for the cough, the soles of the feet being anointed therewith, for extreme pain in the head by cold, making a cap for the crown with linen cloth, and lap it in wool plucked from the flanks of a live sheep, make it clean from the filth and motes, and cartle it, than wet it in the ointment, and so passed it and lay it somewhat warm to your head, it is good also for the colic and the spleen, and the cold dropsy of the Liver.    

CHAP. CXL.  

An ointment for any ache or Crick▪  
TAke 12 pound of butter in the month of May, one pound of Broom-flowers, and stamp them, then boil them in the butter a good while, then strain it and put it into a glass, and let it stand a while in the sun to clarify, when you use it, take one spoonful of the ointment, and three spoonfuls of Sack, and boil them together, then bathe the place therewith as hot as you can suffer it, and dip a cloth therein, and apply it hot to the place.    

CHAP. CXLI.  

Another excellent ointment for any bruise strain or pain in the joints.  
TAke two handfuls of Rosemary, two handfuls of hyssop, half a handful of Adders-tongue, half a handful of Egrimony, and boil them together with Hogs-grease, and a little Rosin to a reasonable thickness and apply it.    

CHAP. CXLII.  

An excellent ointment for the Reins of the back or other part of the body that hath pain or Crick.  
TAke a good quantity of Neats-foot oil, and put thereto a sufficient quantity of Aqua vitae, mingle them well together, and anoint therewith for it hath been often proved excellent.    

CHAP. CXLIII.  

An ointment for all manner of stitches and achings, in what place soever it be in man's body.  
TAke a peck of flowers of Broom, and two ounces of Galls, and put them in an earthen pot and fill the pot full of Urine, and stop the pot fast, and put it in the earth at the door of the house, and let it be there twelve months, and then take that oil that is in the pot and strain it, and put it in a vessel to keep, and anoint therewith the place grieved, and it will help, when all other medicines fail.    

CHAP. CXLIIII.  

An ointment for Ears that run and are full of water.  
TAke two parts of the Gall of a Barrow-hog, half as much of the best honey, boil these together in a thick glass in hot ashes till half be consumed, and so use it, Dr. Nicholas for Henry Medlex.    

CHAP. CXLV.  

An ointment for an impostume in the Ears.  
TAke two spoonfuls of oil of Roses, and as much virgin war as a Nutmeg, melt it together, and make it very warm, then put to it a little saffron finely pounded, then take it off the fire, and stir it till it be almost cold, then put to it a quarter of the yolk of an egg, and stir it, and when it shall be like an ointment, take the bigness of a hazelnut, and melt a drop of it into the ear, and so continue four or five drops, and anoint the Ears round about, and stuff it with unwashed wool round about, and keep it warm, this will ripen the Impostume.    

CHAP. CXLVI.  

A singular medicine for any stopping at the stomach.  
TAke four ounces of linseed, and boil it in a quart of milk, till it come to a pint, and anoint the breast therewith, then take a piece of scarlet, and wet 〈◊〉 throughly in the milk and when it is wet, lay it on your breast without warming.    

CHAP. CXLVII.  

An ointment to clear the Lungs.  
TAke the pap of roasted apples, as much oblibanum as a bean, twice as much Sugar candy as oblibanum, mingle them together being beaten to powder▪ if the patient be far gove, put to it a little oil of sweet Almon. and anoint the breast outwardly with oil of Almonds.    

CHAP. CXLVIII  

An ointment for deafness.  
TAke an English Onion of the greatest you can get, and cut of the tip of it, then take out some of the meat and fill it up with the best salad-oil, then wrap it up in a brown paper, and roast it in the ●mbers; when i● is roasted you must peel it, and then strain it through a fair cloth, this you may drop with a feather into your ears lukewarm morning and evening, and your head must be kept very warm.    

CHAP. CXLIX.  

An ointment to break a sore.  
TAke two drams of cantharides, a quarter of an ounce of Pepper▪ and so much vinegar as will make it a perfect ointment, lay this upon a brown paper, and apply it.    

CHAP. CL.  

An excellent ointment for scalding or burning by Mr. John Burghesse, which will do more in six weeks, than another in three months.  
TAke Bacon that is very fat, cut of the sward, and cut it into Collops very thin, and fry it till be black, then pour the liquour into water, take it out of the water and put it in the pan, and fry it again till it be black, then pour it into the water again, then take it out of the water and put it into the pan, and fry it till it be black, then pour it forth again, and beat it with a little water till it be white; put your water clean from it, and put your liquour into a posnet, take a reasonable quantity of Onions, peeled and chopped small, put them to the liquour, and boil them together, and strain it through a cloth, and keep it to your use: this cured a man that was scalded in a brewer's vessel.    

CHAP. CLI.  

For a burning or scalding.  
Salted dissolved in water, or brine; presently takes away the pain, and heat of any burning or scalding, if it be anointed therewith, and especially if it be bathed with linen clothes dipped therein, & to heal it that it be not seen. Take sheep's suet and sheep's dung, the inner rind of elder, and boil them through a course cloth, and when you use it warm it, and lay it on the burnt or scalded place with a feather.    

CHAP. clii  

An ointment to take away a Wen.  
MAke powder of unslackt lime, and mire it with black soap, and anoint the Wen with it, and the Wen will fall away, and when the root is come forth, anoint it with oil of balm and it will heal it perfectly.    

CHAP. CLIII.  

An ointment for the Shingles.  
TAke Adders-tongue in the month of May one pound and three quarters of a pound of fresh clarified Hogs, grease, and stamp the Adders-tongue very small in a mortar, then boil them together, and stir them till they become a salve, than put it into an earthen pot, and anoint the Shingles, and spread some of it upon a cloth, and lay it upon the Shingles so far as they go, this is good against any biting or stinging of a Serpent or ●adde dog, by anointing the place very hot.    

CHAP. CLIIII.  

An ointment for the cold Sciatica, or Benummednesle in the thighs or legs.  
TAke a pint of Aqua vitae, a pint of Wine Vinegar, a quarter of a pound of oil of Bays, the juice of four or five handfuls of Sage, a saucer full of good Mustard, the Gall of an Ore, and chase them in the bladder an hour or more, that the oil may be well mingled with the rest, and anoint the place therewith against a good fire, and let him go warm into his bed and sweat.  
Probatum est.    

CHAP. CLV.  

An ointment for the Gout, and to comfort the joints.  
TAke a Fox, put the guts and skin away, and cut him in small pieces, and take ● gallon of salad-oil, seeth them together with a soft fire, and put therein a handful of Mugwort shred small, two onnces of Dill in powder, seeth it again in a pound of oil Olive, and a pound of fresh butter, seeth it till all the water be consumed, then strain it, and anoint the joints therewith.    

CHAP. CLVI.  

An ointment against the palsy.  
TAke Ivy-berries, and capon's grease three ounces, and the roots of Celendine, a handful of Sage, of oil of Bays two ounces, of oil Olive half a pound, beat the herbs and roots small seeth all these together upon a small fire, so strain it and anoint the place grieved this is very precious.  
There is Flos Vnguentorum or the flower of ointments sold by the Apothecary, which hath very rare effects, for the curing of all old fistulas and festered sores of long continuance, it draweth any broken bone. splinter, or thorn out of the flesh. It cureth aches or pains in the joints or bones and (being rightly made) is above all others the most precious unguent as experience daily teacheth. I have already showed you many hidden secrets or rare experiments in physic and chirurgery; which thou must needs acknowledge to have produced wonderful great effects; yet are they nothing in comparison of these that are behind, the reading and right use whereof, will render thee a true imitator of him who by his unparalleled wisdom and moral Philosophy, knew the virtues and use of all herbs and vegetables, from the tall cedar of Libanon, to the hyssop that groweth upon the Wall. And foras much as there is none that can (with assurance of good success) undertake any cure in physic, without observing certain Rules (as hath been already proved unto you in the practiso of chirurgery,)  
Before I speak of Purges, Vomits, Waters, Drinks, and herbs in general, I shall recommend some particulars which I always observe in the ministering of physic.    

CHAP. CLVII.  

Certain Rules to be observed by the learned and expert physician.  
A skilful physician is a continual Votary or serbant of nature; for the right ministering and applying such ●it and proper remedies as may help, defend, and sustain nature; and wast or destroy the malady or disease, which that thou mayest effectually perform, search diligently to know the cause from whence the distemperature or disease ariseth, whether of Phleghm, choler, blood, or melancholy, and whether it be seated in the stomach, Head, &c. or from a hot or cold cause, by which means thou art in a good measure enabled to find out the grief or disease, and apt to prescribe a proper remedy against i●. If thou findest it convenient and profitable for the Patient to be let blood thou must have resp●ct to the time of the year, the age of the party, the sign that governeth, the strength of the Patient, and the disease.  
In purging also thou art to take notice and consider what humour is to be purged, and how far it aboundeth, and have as special regard to suit the medicine to the humour that thou wouldest purge as to the time, and the quantity thou givest thereof. But chiefly and above all I hold it necessary (in all sicknesses or diseases) you should observe the time when the Patient falleth ill, and what Planet governs, and what the aspects are, for by that you may judge whether it be a convenient time to minister physic, as for example.  
R. H. findeth himself ill this present day, being the first of April, 1651, and seeketh unto me for remedy, I find at this time Saturn in opposition with the Moon, and Mars with a quartille 12 degrees, a sextile with Venus 6 degrees, by which I adjudge if not a good time to minister physic, and the next day like unto it, therefore unless I perceive the Patient to be in great necessity. I persuade him not to take his physic until the third day, which I find favoured with better aspects.  
These kind of observations are of great antiquity, and were in high esteem among the most learned Philosophers, the practice whereof is of that singular use in these times that some in London and other places, which soar with the highest on the wings of same, give judgements this way, rather than by the urine, and therefore I suppose thou wilt not think it loss of time, if I am the more large on this point.  
If thou wilt therefore be expert in this art thou must be throughly informed concerning the course of the heavens and the celestial bodies, and what the signs and aspects be, which thou hast more lively represented by this Figure.  
An Aspect of any of the Planets is a certain distance between the centres of two Planets, wherein they notably help or hinder, prosper or afflict; for by good aspects, as the Sextile, and Trine they assist and prosper, but by a Quartile and opposition, they vex hinder and afflict: so that by this thou mayest perceive the conjunction is good with good and evil with bad.  
By a Trine you are to understand a third part of the Air, a Quaril● is the fourth part of the air, a Sextile a sixth part of the air. An opposition is when one Planet is right against another, the half part of the air, and a conjunction is when they meet. But that which is of the chiefest use in matter of thy study and practices, the knowledge of the twelve houses, which Astronomically are deciphered thus.  
In each house thou findest characterised one of the 12 Signs, yet note that they do alter and change according to the Quotidian and course of motions. Three of these signs be of the nature of fire, three of air, three of water, and three of earth. The three fiery Signs are Aries, Leo, Sagitarius; the three of the air be Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius; the three of the water, are Cancer, Scorpio, and Pi●ces, and those of the earth are Taurus, Virgo, and Capricornus, And when 2 Planets are in one sign, and one degree of the zodiac there is a conjunction.  
Therefore as it is necessary that thou shouldest know what the sign is, when thy Patient falleth sick, so must thou likewise know what Planet is Lord of the house, then observe what the Aspects are (described in the first Globe or sphere) and it will not a little direct thy judgement both concerning the disease, the remedy, and the time of continuance or abatement thereof.  
Also the knowledge of the Planets is the more desirable, for that it is the ●udgement of the wise Philosophers, that they have not only influence upon the bodies of men, &c. but also upon all herbs, Plants, and Vegetables; for the Sun hath a special influence on the Bay-trée, and other trees of that nature▪ and we find by good experience the effects answerable (of which more in the virtues of herbs,) the study whereof will very much enable thee in the right ministering and applying such things as in thy practice thou shalt find requisite to be made use of: for A●comes the philosopher chose to make his powders, (whereof he giveth such large commendation,) when the sun entered the first degree of Aries.  
I shall now therefors proceed to set down certain general remedies by way of Purgations, Vomits, Glisters, Drinks, and Waters, with divers other hidden secrets for the curing of any disease or malady of the body either internal or external.    

CHAP. CLVIII.  

An excellent Purge.  
TAke Diacatholiacon one ounce, Confection of Hameck one ounce, mix them very well together, and put them into half a pint of White-wine and drink it.    

CHAP. clix  

Pills to purge Melancholy and choler.  
TAke half an ounce of Aloes Sackatrina, and beat it to powder very small, then take a dram of rhubarb, and slice it very thin, and dry it in a sancer upon embers, then beat it to a fine powder, and of powder of Steel half as much in measure as the rhubarb, and with a little Claret-Wine temper them together till they be like past, and then make them into pills, whereof take one every night 2 hours after supper, and in the morning drink some broth.    

CHAP. CLX.  

To purge the head of gross choler and Phlegm.  
TAke Pillule Masticka firmly, I dram and a half of oil Teijme chemical seven drops, of the spices of Aromatica seven grains, mix these well, and make them into ten pills, an hour before dinner and an hour before supper, and use them as you have need.    

CHAP. CLXI.  

A special powder for the Memory, and to purge the Brain.  
TAke three ounces of Senae leaves, Sednarij, Commi●, Parsley, and Dill seed, of each an ounce. Ginger one ounce and a half, Cloves, Nutmegs, Calimus, Galingal, Pimpernill Roots, Sage, Rue, Valerian, aniseeds, of each one quarter of an ounce, Sagar three ounces, pound all these small and temper them together, and take thereof morning and evening one dram at one time.    

CHAP. CLXII.  

Another excellent Purgation.  
Take the flowers of the Peach-tree, infused in warm water for the space of ten or twelve hours, then strain them and put thereto more of the flowers and put to the said liquour to infuse after the same manner six or seven times; then put thereto as much sugar as it will require, and boil it to the thickness of a syrup, whereof take two spoonfuls in the morning, and it purgeth the belly better than rhubarb or Agrick, for it worketh exceedingly upon moist and waterish humours without pain or gripings.    

CHAP. CLXIII.  

To make, Pills of Liquoris to be taken after an extreme cold, or the falling of the rheum from the head.  
TAke choice Liquoris, and bea● it to fine powder, and put thereto so much Hisop water 〈◊〉 will make it like paste with a little Gum-dragon, & make pills thereof and let them dissolve in your mouth.   

Another gentle purge.  
TAke a new-laid-egg, & put the yolk from the white, then put the yolk again into the shell and sup it off, then drink four spoonfuls of Aqua vitae after it, and walk a while upon it.    

CHAP. CLXIIII.  

A Glister for the hemorrhoids.  
TAke a Glister made of a quart of milk boiled to a pint, with two handfuls of Mallows, and a handful of Mereury. Then take Frankincense, Storax, and Benjamin, and powder them, and take the fume thereof in a close-stool, and anoint the place with Vnguentum album Camphoreum.    

CHAP. CLXV.  

Another Glister.  
TAke a pint and a half of strong ale, an ounce of Fennell-seeds, and five or six ounces of course sugar, four or five spoonfuls of syrup of Roses, or of syrup of blue Violets, your Fennel-seeds must be beaten and boiled in your ale, it must boil half a pint away, then strain it, and put in your sugar, and which of these syrups you will, and give it warm.    

CHAP. CLXVI.  

An excellent Vomit.  
TAke Antemony prepared, beaten small, one pennyworth, and infuse it in a penny-pot of White-wine, take cinnamon bruised, strain it, and as you use it warm it, and one hour after, if it work not, drink warm posset-ale; and if the water proceeding be tough and thick, put into the posset-drink a little sweet-butter, but be sure the sign be not in the upper parts, by reason the matter will not six and operate, the quantity you give may not be above two or three spoonfuls, according to the strength of the patient, four fpoonfulls will be enough for any strong body.   

A vomit for an Ague.  
TAke the powder of Stubin. according to the strength of the Patient four, five, six, or seven grains, and give it to the party fasting in any convenient sign, and drink posset-drink between while. It purgeth both ways without danger.    

CHAP. CLXVII.  

Dr. Gifford's purging drink,  
TAke of the roots of Parsley, Red-fennel, asparagus, Madder, of each two ounces, of Red-Dock roots two ounces, of Setrach, maidenhair, watercresses, Scabius, of each two handfuls, of borage, Buglas and Violet-flowers, of each half a handful, of Sena three ounces, of Polipodium of the Oak two ounces, of Epithemum one handful and a half, of white Turbish, of Gum Mexican of each two ounces, of Sax afrage, of Ashen-trée bark, of Capper-roots, of each one ounce, of aniseeds, Caraway-seeds, Coiliander● seeds, of each two drams, let the herbs and the roots be a little dried and cut that which is to be cut, and bruise the rest and make a gross-power, put it into a linen bag, and put into a firkin of four gallons of six shillings Beer, when it is cleansed put into it, a pint and a half of the juice of scurvy-grass clarified, put aside the settling from the dregs in the bottom, & drink a good draught of this every morning fasting, and at four of the clock in afternoon.    

CHAP. CLXVIII.  

A Purging drink for a tough Phlegm.  
TAke Salsaparilla, Hermadactiles picked, Sena 〈◊〉 Alexandria, Liquorice, of each three ounces well bruised, the filling of Guajacum four ounces, the bark of Guajacum two ounces pounded, Bay-berries, the husks taken off and bruised, one ounce and a half, cinnamon pounded half an ounce, two good Nutmegs bruised, put all these into two gallons of new tunned ale, and three days being ended, the next morning at six of the clock, drink half a wine pint if you can of the ale, & as much at three of the clock in the afternoon make a spare dinner at ten of the clock, and the like supper at six, or else drink one draught at six and another at ten lest it make you rise in the night.    

CHAP. CLXIX.  

An excellent drink for the yellow jaundice.  
TAke tops of green Broom a reasonable quantity, shred them small, then put to them half a pennyworth of Saffron, stamp them well together, put to them of strong Ale or Beer, two good spoonfuls so let them stéep all night, in the morning strain it with a little more beer to make a small draught, let it be drunk be times and fast three hours, and use to swing the arms much, receive it three or four mornings making it fresh every morning.    

CHAP. CLXX.  

A drink for spitting of blood.  
TAke the juice of Betony, and temper it with goat's milk, and give it the patient to drink three days, or take Smallage, Mints, rue, and Betony, and seeth them well in good milk, and sup it off warm.    

CHAP. clxxi  

A drink for a surfeit.  
TAke three quarts of strong ale, steep therein a quarter of a pound of Liquorice, & half a quarter of Anniseeds twelve hours, than still it in a Limbock, & take a quart of the first water for the surfeit drink.  
To a quart of this Aqua vitae, put a dram of Hierapicra made into fine powder, as small as dust, and so put it into Aqua vitae, and shake it half an hour together, then put it into a Stove or Cuboard near the fire where it may have a continual warmth like the heat of the Sun forten days, for that time shake it once a day very well, after these ten days it must stand a week to settle that it may be clean put from the bottom, when you pour it out; the uses are, it may be safely given in surfeits of all sorts, one, two, or three spoonfuls at several times to some complexions it will give some few stools, it must no way be given to a woman with child unless she be in hard travel near delivery, in show of danger nothing is better to speed delivery.    

CHAP. CLXXII.  

Another for the same.  
THe distilled water of Mallows sliced in small pieces when they be ripe, and drink once in a day three or 4 ounces for a month together & it doth greatly help the Stone, causeth the urine, and purgeth the kidneys and allayeth all inward heats, and not unnaturally, cooleth the liver and ceaseth thirst.    

CHAP. CLXXIII.  

A restoring Drink for any decay of the inward parts.  
TAke live honey, and put thereto tops of balm, Couslip-blossomes, Rosemary-flowers, borage-flowers Buglas, flowers, the flowers of red-Cornations, let these remain in the honey a month, then stop the pot very close that no air go in or out, & let it stand all the while in some warm place either in the Sun or by a continu●all fire, then distil it in a glass still and drink thereof every morning a good draught.    

CHAP. CLXXIIII.  

A drink for a woman with child in danger to miscarry.  
IF any woman great with child shall take this drink every other day in the morning, three hours before ●he eat any meat, beginning the same about ten days or a fortnight before the time of the birth it shall not only be made more easy, but also she shall bring forth her child without pain. Take of the great Treacle one sccuple, which is the weight of twenty four barley corns, the powder of Liquorice, and the powder of cinnamon of either three grains, of good white wine one ounce and a half mixed altogether, and make thereof a drink, and let it be given to the woman with child, in such manner as is before said.    

CHAP. CLXXV.  

An excellent Drink to purge melancholy and choler, to cleanse the blood and to comfort the heart.  
TAke of Salsaparilla four ounces, of Sena munda four ounces, of China roots two ounces, of rhubarb three drams, of Epithamum half an ounce, of Polipodium roots three ounces, of Madder roots one handful of red-Dock roots the pith taken out and sliced one handful, of sweet Fennell-roots and aniseeds, of each half an ounce, of cinnamon, Mace and Nutmegs, of each three drams, of Scabius, and Egrimony, of each one handful. Then take your Salsaparilla; China, rhubarb, Polipodium, and Madder, and scrape and slice them, and beat them into gross powder, and powder the fennel and aniseeds, Nutmegs, Mace, and cinnamon. And put the Epithamum, Dock-roots, Sena, Egrimony, and Scabions whole into a bag of course Boulter, or Loomwork, encompassing the powder in the herbs; in putting them into the bay. And put the bag into an empty barrel, and after put six gallons of Beer to it, but let n●t the barrel be full lest it work over, and stop it close, and after it hath stood seven days, drink thereof every morning a wine pint, and the like quantity about four of the clock in the afternoon. But put the bag first empty into the empty barrel, and after put in the ingredients thereto.    

CHAP. CLXXVI.  

Doctor Deodats Scurbubical drink.  
TAke Cardus Benedictus, Roman-wormwood, Brooklime, scurvy-grass, watercresses, Water Trefoil, of each one handful: of Doder, Cetrach, Scolopendria, borage, Bugalos, Sorrel, Spéedwel, of each one handful, of Elicompain roots one ounce; to these herbs clean picked and washed, put three ounces of Reasons of the sun stoned, fifteen slices of Lemons, and as many of Drenges. Boil all these in as much white-wine as will well boil the herbs, and let it boil till it comes to a pint and a half.   

A Scurbutical syrup to take with the former drink.  
TAake juice of scurvy grass, Watercresses and Brooklime, of each six ounces, of the juice of Dranges and Lemons, of each four ounces. First clarify the juices, then put to it a pound and three quarters of sugar, let it boil to a syrup; then take two spoonfuls of it in four spoonfuls of the drink at the hours of six in the morning and four in the afternoon.    

CHAP. CLXXVII.  

A diet-drink for any disease that is curable prescribed by three Dutch Doctors.  
TAke of Hermodacti●is two ounces, of Salsaperilla four ounces, of seen Alexandr. four ounces, of Saxafras wood, two ounces, of Liquorice one ounce, of aniseeds one ounce, of long Pepper half an ounce, of the leaves of Scabius one handful, of Egrimony half a handful of watercresses and Brook-lime, of each one great handful, of Sea scurvy-grass, two great handfuls, of good Nutmegs one ounce, let all the woods be slit and cut small, and the herbs shred and put into a bag and hang it in a barrel with six gallons of new ale, and let it stand and settle eight days, then drink continually of it and no other drink while it lasteth and eat bakers bread with Cor●ander-séeds, and keep a good diet; use this six weeks.    

CHAP. CLXXVIII.  

A Purging Ale.  
TAke of the juice of scurvy-grass four pound, of watercresses two pound, of Brooklime one pound of Water mints half a pound, of the herb of dry Wormwood four handfuls, of the roots of Madder four ounces, the roots of muncks' rhubarb three ounces, Roots of horseradish one ounce and a half, the roots of Saxafras one ounce, of Sena four ounces, Juniper-berries half an ounce, of aniseeds, Earni-seeds, and Ginger of each six drams.   

Another.  
To a pint of the whey of Goats-milk put of Sena half an ounce, of Ginger clean scraped and thin sliced, of aniseeds, and sweet Fennel-seeds well dusted and lightly bruised, of each the weight of four pence, let them stand so an hour, or an hour and a half, on warm embers, in infusing; the next morning to a draught hereof put a spoonful of syrup of Roses, and as this agreeth with you, take it two or three days together, or every other day.    

CHAP. CLXXIX.  

An excellent Diet-drink.  
TAke the roots of Monks rhubarb, and red Madder, of each half a pound, Sena four ounces, aniseed, and Liquorice of each two ounces, Scabius and Egrimony of each one handful, slice the roots of the rhubarb, bruise the Anni-séed and Liquorice, break the herbs with your hand, and put them into a stone pot called a stean, with four gallons of strong ale to stéep or infuse the space of three days, and then drink this liquour as your ordinary drink for three weeks together at the least though the longer you take it the better: providing in a readiness another stean, so prepared, that you may have one under another, being always careful to keep a good diet. It cureth the dropsy the yellow jaundice, all manner of itches, scabs or breakings out of whole bodies, it purifieth the blood from all corruption, prevaileth against the green sickness very greatly, and all obstructions or stopping, it makes young maids to look fresh and fair, & helpeth the stoppage of their monthly sickness.    

CHAP. CLXXX.  

The making of a very precious water.  
TAke a gallon of good gascoin wine, the roots of Galingal, Nutmegs, Grains, Cloves, aniseeds, Fennell-seeds, Caraway-seeds, of each a dram then take Sage, Mint, red-Roses, garden Time, Pellicory, Rosemary, Wild-time, camomile, pennyroyal, Margerome, then beat the spices small, and beat the herbs and put all into the Wine, and let it stand for twelve hours stirring it divers times, then distil it in a limbeck and keep the first water by itself for it is the best, then keep the second water, for it is very good, but not so good as the first.   

The virtues of this Water.  
It comforteth the spirits, or vital parts; it healeth any inward disease that cometh of cold; it is good against the shaking palsy; and cureth the contraction of sinews; and helpeth the conception of women that be barren; it killeth worms in children or elder persons; it helpeth the cold gout; it cureth the cold dropsy; it helpeth the stone in the bladder, and in the reins of the back and whosoever useth this water now and then and not too often, it preserveth him in good liking, and shall make him look exceeding young and youthful.    

CHAP. CLXXXI.  

A most excellent water for the stomach, and for a Surfe●.  
TAke of the best & purest aquavitae you can get, and put thereto three dozen of Reasons of the sun stoned, three Figs sliced, two Dates quartered, and the white taken out; a quarter of an ounce of Cloves, a quarter of an ounce of Mace, and as much cinnamon; two races of Ginger sliced, two ounces of aniseeds, picked and rubbed, of Angelica-séeds two Drams, and of Cardus-seed two Drams, of Turnsole one ounce and of fine sugar a quarter of an ounce: Stéep all these in the aquavitae for the space of sixteen days, shaking of it twice every day, then take an hippocras bag, and let it run through, and so put it up for your use, and put thereto an ounce of aniseed Comfits, and an ounce of Amber Comfits, an ounce of Manus-Christi, and one grain of Musk, and take four spoonfuls thereof fasting, or at night when you go to bed.    

CHAP. CLXXXII.  

For heat and pricking in the eyes.  
FIll an eggshell newly emptied with the juice of Seengreen, and set it in hot embers, take off the green scum that riseth to the top, than it will be a water, strain it and keep it in a glass, and put some of it into the hot eyes four or five nights together, and it will ease the pricking and burning.    

CHAP. CLXXXIII.  

An excellent Water.  
THe water of Marigolds doth help all diseases of the eyes, and taketh away all pains of the eyes, and takes away all pains of the head, and the juice of bayleafs, dropped into the ears takes away deafness or other strange sounds.    

CHAP. CLXXXIIII.  

To break the Stone.  
TAke Hawth●rn flowers, or for lack of them Haws, and distil them, the flowers in May and the berries when they be ripe, take of this water three spoonfuls, with three spoonfuls of Malmsey, a quantity of Ginger, and drink it warm.    

CHAP. CLXXXV.  

A Water to be made when cowslips are in their prime.  
TAke six handfuls of cowslip flowers, one handful of Rosemary-flowers, half a pound of Reasons of the sun stoned, half a pound of Liquorice bruised, a quarter of a pound of Aniseeds grossly beaten, put all these into three gallons of good ale or lées of Wine over night, the next morning distil them in a limbeck, and when you have a quart of water keep it by itself, two or three spoonfuls of this water is good for an ill stomach that is weak of digestion, and for the spleen and other infirmities of the stomach.    

CHAP. CLXXXVI.  

To make barleywater for a Fever, or an Ague●  
TAke a little handful of Barley, and stéep it in a porringer of fair running water, the space of two or three hours, then pour away the water from the Barley, and take a pottle of the like water, and boil the Barley in it; then take it from the fire, and put the water from the Barley, then put the Barley in three pints of fresh water, with a Parsley root, and a Fennel root the pith taken out; then being boiled to a pint, strain it, and use it thus. Take three or four spoonfuls thereof, mixed with two spoonfuls of syrup of Vinegar, and use to drink thereof every five hours upon your good day and keep your body soluble with a suppositary once a day, if nature do not this office. Drink also of it in your sick days, also the day after your fit at six of the clock in the morning. Take half an ounce of Liquorice, and a good handful of aniseeds grossly bruised and boiled with a wine pint of the broth of a Chicken, let it lie so till it come to a full good draught then strain it hard out, and make it sweet, and so blood-warm let him drink it up at one draught, and neither eat, sleep, nor sweat five or six hours after, and so the Fever will away.    

CHAP. CLXXXVII.  

A most excellent Water for the Stone.  
IN the month of May, ●hen Oxen go to grass, take of their Dung, neither too new nor too dry, then distil it fair and softly into some vessel or glass of which you shall have a water without any ill savour, which will take out any spot or blemish in the face, if you wash therewith daily. Keep the same Water in a vial or glass close stopped, then take three or four Radish-roots, cut them in pieces, and fill the vial with good Muskadel, they being put into it: let it stand so in the sun one day and a night, then take one part of the Wine, two parts of the Water of the Dung, a pint of Strawberry-water, three or four drops of the juice of Lemons or Citrons, and let there be of these waters distilled, and preportioned together, half a glass full, or somewhat more, into the which you shall put a piece of Sugar, or a little Honey, and so give it the Patient to drink, and you shall see a wonderful effect, and present remedy.  
Probatum est.    

CHAP. CLXXXVIII.  

This Water is very precious for frantic and madmen, very often proved.  
TAke of the flowers of Rosemary, of borage, and of the roots of Fuglesse, of each half a pound, of Saffron two drams, of Quinces four ounces, of the best White-wine two pints, mix them altogether, and let them stand so for the space of a natural day, after that bury the glass wherein all the same is, in Horse dung for fifteen days, and then take it out and distil a water thereof according to Art, two or three times over: keep this Water as the apple of your eye, for it is very piecious, and well proved in all melancholy sicknesses very effectually, and the pain and trembling of the heart: The quantity to be given at one time, is a dram, which is the weight of seventy two Barley-corns, if you will prove it you will praise it. And this in the new Jewel of Health, with many more excellent things.    

CHAP. CLXXXIX.  

An excellent approved water for the Stone.  
TAke a gallon of new-milk from a red Cow, and put thereto one handful of Pelitory of the Wall, one handful of wild-Time, one handful of Saxafrage, one handful of Parsley, and two or three Radish roots sliced steep all these in the milk one night, the next morning distil the milk with the herbs, with a moderate fire, the best time to distil this water is in the end of May or beginning of June, use it in this manner, take of the water eight spoonfuls, and of Rhe●ish or White-wine five or six spoonfuls, a little sugar, Nutmeg sliced, make it lukewarm, and drink it fasting, and fast three hours after it using temperate exercise; take this two mornings and two nights together to bedward, every fourteen days at the full of the Moon, and at the decrease, or as often as need requireth.    

CHAP. CXC.  

A Water for the falling sickness.  
TAke the water of garden lilies, and give a child to drink a spoonful thereof at the appearing of the sickness, and when it is therewith visited, but to an older person three or four spoonfuls.  
Probatum est,    

CHAP. cxci  

An excellent water good for the stomach and head.  
TAke a pottle of white-Wine, a handful of Balm, a handful of betony, a handful of Couslip-flowers, and a handful of Rosemary flowers clean picked, put all these into an earthen dessell with the wine close covered. let it stand six days, stir it twice every day, so done put them into a still▪ with two ounces of the best Mitridate, half an ounce of cinnamon, half an ounce of Cloves both bruised, passed your Still close, and so let it work with a soft fire, and not open it till you find it all spent, and when you spend it, put into every pint four ounces of white sugar Candy, and keep the first stilling longest, because it will be stronger than the latter.    

CHAP. CXCII.  

A Water to cure the Tooth. ach.  
TAke of Claret-Wine one pint, Cloves one spoonful, of Rosemary, betony, and Bramble-leaves, of each half a handful, boil all these over a soft fire, until half be consumed. Then reserve it for your use in pots close covered.    

CHAP. CXCIII.  

To make a Water cordially good against any infectious disc●se, as the small Pox, measles, or Pestilent burning Fevers, and to divert any offensive or venomous matter from the stomach, or to be used after a surfeit or in passions of the Mother, or for children in Fits of Convulsions, and is generally good to comfort and strengthen nature in all cold diseases.  
TAke of Sage, Celendine, Rosemary, Rue, Rosa solas Wormwood, Mugwort, Pimpernill Dragons, Scabius, Egrimony, Balm Bittony-flowers, and leaves, Centary-tops and flowers, Marigolds tops and leaves of each of these a good handful: then take your roots of Tormentil, Angelica, Elecampane, Pioney, Liquorice; all clean scraped, of each of these half an ounce, let all the herbs be washed, and taken in a linen cloth until they be well dried, then shred all together, and let your roots be sliced thin and mixed with the herbs, then put them all into a gallant pot of white-Wine, and let them all stéep together in a large galley pot, or earthen pot that is well leaded, and so let them remain close covered two days and two nights, stirring them once in a day, then distil all together in an ordinary Rose-Still, and not in a limbeck with a soft fire, receiving a pot or a pint of the first water by itself for your strongest, also a quart of the second running water by itself, and of your last a weaker fort by itself, in several glasses close stopped with corks fast tied with leather. The strongest water when one is infected is to be taken by a spoonful at a time every morning fasting, if they cast it up they must take it again.    

CHAP. CXCIIII.  

An excellent water for any Sore either old or new.  
TAke a quart of pure running water, a pint of white wine, three or four spoonfuls of Lavender seeds, two spoonfuls of live honey, a little piece of of Roch Allom, boil them together, till the one half be consumed, then wash the sore therewith.    

CHAP. cxcu.  

A precious water against the Plague, Pestillence, and Poison.  
TAke the distilled water of Diptanum, Pimpernel Tormentil and Scabius, of each a like quantity, and mix them together and drink thereof. Philosophers do report that it were impossible for any man to die of poison or pestillence, if he use often to drink these waters next his heart. It is called water Imperial, and all great States among the saracens use to drink thereof.    

CHAP. cxcvi  

A precious Water.  
TAke Galingal, Cloves, Quibes, Ginger, melilot, Cardemons', Mace, Nutmegs, of each an ounce, and mingle all the foresaid with the same juice, and a pint of Aqua vitae, and three pints of white-Wine put all these together, into a Stillatory of glass, and let it stand so all night, and on the morrow distil it, this water is of secret nature, and helpeth the lungs without any grievance, and mightily healeth and comforteth them if wounded and perished, it suffereth not the blood to putrify but multiplieth it in great quantity, yea, he that useth it shall not often need to be let blood, it is good against heartburning, and resisteth Melancholy and phlegm to puff up or have domination above nature, it expelleth Rheum mightily, and profiteth the stomach marvellously it conserveth youth in the fresh estate, and maketh a good colour, it keeps and preserves the Orphage and memory, and destroys the palsy of the limbs and of the tongue, and kéeps one from palsies, further, if a spoonful of this water be given to man or woman labouring towards death it will relieve them. Finally of all Artificial Waters there is none better. In Summer once a week use the quantity of a spoonful fasting, and in winter the quantity of two spoonfuls.    

CHAP. CXCVII.  

A Water to drink with Wine to cool choler,  
TAke Burrage-roots, and Succory-roots, two of each sort, wash them and scrape them clean and take out the pith, then take a fair earthen pot of two gallons, and distil it with fair Spring-water, and set it on a fire, with Charcoal, and put the roots thereto, and eight pennyworth of cinnamon, and when it beginneth to seethe put in four ounces of Sugar, and let it seeth half an hour, and so take it off and let it cool, and afterwards drink it with wine or without at your pleasure.    

CHAP. cxcviii  

An excellent Water for the weakness of the back and pricking of the Urine.  
TAke a pottle of Mulmsey, a handful of betony five Parsley-roots, five Fennell-roots, clean scraped, and the pith taken out, a nutmeg minced, seeth all these together unto a quart, and clarify it, and put thereto an ounce of white Sugar Candy, drink this water evening and morning, as hot as you can suffer it.    

CHAP. CXCIX.  

The making of the Fistula water.  
TAke Bolearmonack four ounces, Camphire one ounce, white Coporas four ounces, boil your Coporas and Camphire in a little black earthen pot, until they become thin, stirring them together until they become hard in seething, then beat them in a stone mortar to powder, and beat your Belearmonack by itself to to powder, and then mingle them together, and keep your powder in a bladder, till you need to use them, then take a pottle of running water and set it on the fire, till it begin to seethe, then take it off from the fire, and put in three good spoonfuls of the powder into the sodden water whilst it is hot, and after put therewith the powder into a glass stirring the water twice a day for a fortnight, which will make the water stronger, but before you use it let it be well settled, and apply it as hot as the party can well endure it and lay a clean linen cloth four double to the sore wet in the same water, and bind it fast with a roller, to keep it warm, do this morning and evening till it be whole; this water must be put in an Oyster-shell, and not in a saucer, when you dress the sore, otherways the saucer will soak it up: remember to take three great spoonfuls, when you put them in the water: take heed you let none drink this water, put it not into any vessel you use after, if you please to make the water stronger, take an ounce of Allome well beaten to powder, and mingle it well with the other powders before you put them to the water, this water cures all old sores, principally fistulas, Tetters, Boils, cankers in the mouth, scabs, or scalls in the head, green wounds or any thing else in this kind.    

CHAP. CC.  

To draw a quintessence of man's blood.  
TAke the blood of a young sanguine man and choleric man at the barber's shops as thou mayest have it, and namely of such men as use good wines, then put away the water after it hath stood, and passed and bake it with ten parts of Common salt, prepared to the use and medicine of man, than put it in a glass vessel, and put it in horse dung till it be rotted and putrified all the blood into water, and that may be within ten days, sometimes more▪ and sometimes less. Then put it in a limbeck and distil it by a good fire, and take thereof the water as much as thou may, and grind the dregs that it leaveth on a marble stone, and put all the water thereto and grind it again together, and then distil it, and so continue grinding and distilling as before many times until thou have a noble water of blood, of the which quintessence may be drawn thus. Take the same water and put it in the Stillatory of circulation, and let it ascend and descend till it be brought to the great sweetness, and marvellous odour, and smelling as Aqua vitae, as is taught in the book of quintessence, and this is a marvellous and miraculou● quintessence, as thou shalt well know and find by making use thereof.    

CHAP. cci  

To draw a quintessence from all Fruits, Leaves, Roots, and herbs.  
GRind all Fruits, Leaves, Roots, and herbs, with the tenth part of prepared salt, then purify it and distil it circumspectly, till it have the odour as is before said.    

CHAP. ccii  

To draw a quintessence of every of the four Elements by itself.  
TAke thin grounds with ten parts of prepared Salt, and put it to putrify, and thereof draw a Water as is before rehearsed by blood and other things, take that Water and distil it in Balneo till there arise no more water, and then hast thou one pure Element in the glass. Then put the said ●ater thus drawn, upon the effects in the glass in Balneo, somewhat warm that the effects and the Water may mingle well together; during right or ten days: the glass well stopped that no air may go out. And then take it up and shake it well together, and put it in a Furnace with asho●, and make a good fire under it, and thou shalt distil a Water in form of oil, red as Gold▪ then hast thou two Elements Water and Fire, and to separate Water and Fire, distil that red Water in Balneo, and the Element of Water will arise▪ and the Fire will remain in the very bottom of the Stillatory, a red oil.  
Then to part fire from earth take seven parts of the Element of Water, and put it upon one part of the effects, as you did before by the space of eight or ten days, and do as thou didst in separating the two first Elements. But thou must make a stronger fire, and there shall ascend a red water, which is the Element of the fire and water together, separate them in balneo as you did before, and in the Stillatory shall remain the Element of fire. And the Element of earth, is that black Water that thou leavest when the fire is drawn by virtue of the Element of water, as all others are before. Thus hast thou every Element by himself, now mayest thou bring every of these Elements, by himself into an ointment by the vessel of circulation, or else distil every of them seven times. But the blackwater must first be vapoured, and in a furnace of Reverberation during twenty four or thirty days according to Art. The use and effects of this Quintecence is sufficiently declared in the foregoing Chapters of this book.    

CHAP. CCIII.  

Here I shall show you how to draw a quintessence of all minerals, by example of Gold.  
BRing thy Sol into a Calx in this manner; ●each thy Sol with quicksilver, and then vapour away thy quicksilver, and in the vapouring away stir it all the while with a stick, and the Sol will be a subtle powder, the which calx put in a glass and put thereto wine vinegar, distilled, or old Urine distilled three fingers breadth above the calx of Sol, and set it in the hot Sun, and thou shalt see a froth of Sol gathered like unto a scum, upon the vinegar: gather that off with a feather, and have by thee another vessel of glass with fair water, and wash the froth from off the feather in that water, and then gather more: and thus do as long as any scum will arise upon the vinegar. Then vapour away the water with fire, and there will remain the oil of Sol, which is called Oleum in combustibule, which is the very quintessence of Gold. And if thou use this quintessence according to Art, it shall restore Nature, and bring again Youth, and preserve man's life unto the day that God hath prefixed for him, which day shall no man pass. Also quintessence of Gold hath great sweetness and virtue to assuage aches, and maladies of wounds and to heal wounds and ●otches, and many other infirmities.  
I have already given you many secrets and rare experiments concerning chirurgery, physic, and chemistry. There remaineth some other things most worthy of observation, and as necessary to be understood, as any thing which hath hitherto been communicated▪ I have proceeded to plasters, Distillations, Extractions, Quintaessences, Purges, Incisions, Minerals, and other things very admirable, the effects whereof have been sufficiently approved. Yet there remaineth some other things concerning the virtues and effects of Plants, Herbs, and Gums, without the knowledge whereof, no Artist can effectually undertake any cure; therefore I shall proceed to that which followeth.    

CHAP. CCIIII.  

The virtues of Sage.  
SAge is hot and dry in the third degree: It is singular good for the head and brain▪ it q●ickeneth the senses and memory, strengtheneth the sinews, restoreth health to those that have a pal●ie that cometh of moisture, it taketh away shaking or trembling of the members. The juice of Sage taken with honey, is good for those that spit blood, it expelleth wind, drieth the drop●●●, and purgeth the blood. The leaves of Sage boiled with Woodbine, plantain, Rosemary, Honey, Allome, and a little white. Wine maketh an excellent water for a Canker, Soremouth, &c. Sage maketh an excellent and very wholesome Ale, if you add thereto betony, Egrimony. Scabius, a little Spike and Fennel.  
The distilled water of Sage, of cowslips, and of Primrose are good against the palsy being drank and to wash and bathe therewith.  
A conserve made of the flowers of Sage, and Couslip-flowers, is exceeding good against Palsies, Convulsions, Cramps, &c.   

The virtues of Clary.  
THe seeds of Clary made into fine powder and mixed with honey taketh away the dimness of the eyes and cleareth the sight and taken inwardly is very good for the back also the herb infused in warm water and applied plaster, wise dissolveth all kind of swillings esp●ially in the joints. But it is the more effectual if you a● thereto Mallows and Smallage.   

The virtues of Pellitory of Spain.  
THis heab is good against the Megrim, the Vertigo, or the giddiness of the head, the apoplexy▪ the falling sickness, the palsy, and is singular good for all cold infirmities of the head and sinews.   

The virtues of of Tobacco.  
TObacco is of singular use both in physic & Chiurgery. Oil of Tobacco is good to anoint the stomach and for many other griefs of the body, it healeth all manner of wounds and sores, if you make a salve thereof thus Take oil of Roses, oil of St Johns-wort, of each one pint, the leaves of Tobacco beaten small in a stone mortar, two pound: boil then together to the consumption of the juice, strain it and put it to the fire again, adding thereto of venis Turpentine two ounces, of Oblibanum and mastic of each half an ounce in fine powder, & put thereto so much wax and Rosin as will make it into a Salve. Tobacco is also the ●est medicine that is for deafness if you use it in this manner. Take a quart of running water, and put if into a new pi●kin, and put thereto 3. ounces of Varinus Tobacco opened into the leaf, and boil it to a pint, then strain it hard, and keep it a glass vial for your use. When you go to bed warm a little of this water blood warm, then soak therein a little black wool and put it into both your ears, do thus every morning and evening as you find occasion. This cured a Lady that was deaf sixteen years.   

Of the use and virtue of Ebulus or Dane-wort.  
TAke the buds of this vegetable, when they are young and green, perboil them in water, and make thereof a salad, and give unto those that have costive bodies and it will provoke them to stool. It is an herb very profitable for the sinews, it comforteth the weak parts and preserveth such as are weak in the joints from many accidents: it purgeth phlegm which (for the most part) causeth debility of the nerves. Whosoever useth to drink of a syrup, made of the berries thereof, shall not be troubled with the Gout nor any disease, in the articular parts. The seed dried is profitable against all infirmities caused of humidity.   

The use and virtue of black Ellebore.  
THe root of black Ellebore being dried and kept two years may be safely used without other preparation, and may be ministered against any infirmity, that hath his original of a melancholy cause. Therefore it is most appropriate against the fever, quartain, & lunatic persons vexed with melancholy.   

The use and virtues of the herb called Gratia Dei, a kind of Geranium, in English blue Storks-bill,  
TAke of Gratia Dei, dried in the shadow and beaten into fine powder one ounce, Cinamen ● dram, Cloves one scruple, Wheat-flower one pound, Orenges-condite one ounce, make thereof a paste with honey, and bake it in the Oven with bread: but take great heed that it burn not. Of this you shall give one ounce to purge against many infirmities: but above the rest against Scrophulae, against scabs, and the white scall. For it evacuateth only the superfluous humidity of the body, it drieth, and is appropriate for such kind of infirmities. Howbeit you must note that all soluble medicines are not fit, for one disease or complexion: for chiefly and properly rhubarb purgeth choler, black hellebore avoideth melancholy, Danewort dispossesseth the body of phlegm and this herb cleanseth the blood. Therefore every one hath his peculiar property: though sometime either of them may work upon more causes than one, yet not so properly or simply, but by accident, and in regard of circumstances.  
Two drams of the powder of this herb, drunk in wine or broth, provoketh vomit and siege, and is very good for such as are lunatic. It helpeth or at the least delayeth the extremity of the fever: it is good against griefs in the stomach and wind in the belly.  
A decoction thereof made with lie, helpeth putrified ulcers if they be washed therewith; for as it purgeth the stomach, so it cleanseth the sore, and healeth it quickly, if you wet a cloth in the said lie and apply it thereunto,   

The virtues of rhubarb.  
THe herb called in the Italian tongue, Lappacia maggiore, or Rombice domestiee, is a kind of rhubarb, which among the learned Herbarists, is termed by the name Rha recentiorum: whereof one dram when it is new, will lose the body, evacuate choler, as the Rhabarbarum doth. It is very good against the ●ppilations: it purgeth the blood, and taketh away scabs.  
You shall have a most precious medicine thereof: if you mix the green root with Honey, cinnamon, Saffron, Ginger, and the powder of Roses.  
If you roast the root in the embers, and mix it with condifed Sugar it breaketh the Scrophulae, and mundifieth them, and healeth them in short time. Some do mix it with the gum called Ammoniacum, and so do bring it into the form of an unguent, and apply it unto the parts affected with the Scrophulae.   

The virtues of Tithymale.  
GAther the herb Tithymale (called Spurge) in the month of May: take forth the juice and mix it with Sugar-roset or Sugar-violet in fine powder: then make of them both a moist past, & keep it in a glass close stopped.  
When you purpose to use it, minister two scruples thereof in broth or any other convenient syrup. It purgeth without pain, helpeth all fevers that come of heat: working not only by the stool but provoking of sweat also.  
It resolveth all continual and quotidian fevers, when the parties affected therewith be hot, and their sweat cold, yea though they be brought very low, it will by God's help deliver them of their troublesome adversary.  
Laurcola doth also move the body, by vomit and siege, but it may not be used in any continual fever or quotidian; because it will inflame too much.   

The virtues of Soldanella.  
THis herb groweth in Sandy and salt ground, and is hot and dry. It purgeth vomit and siege, and is excellent against the dropsy, all windiness and unwholesome moisture in the body. Being taken in lozengings, with Aromatico, the quantity of one dram, it sendeth forth all the noisome wateriness, out of the body, drying and heating those parts in an excellent manner.   

The virtues of Cyperus.  
THe herb Cyperus called in English Galingal, being put into new wine, giveth it an excellent good taste & smell, prevailing against inward passions caused of wind. It is good for such as are bursten, for it resolveth the wind, if you take the powder thereof being stamped very small, and make a plaster thereof with other things appropriate thereunto, applying the same to the rupture, and changing it once every day. Also if the patient do once a day eat of the root, he shall in short space be helpen of that disease.   

The virtues of Elder.  
TAke the roots of Elder, wash them clean, and scrape them till you come to the wood, stamp that substance, and take the juice and strain it, boil it, and scum it well; and for every ounce of the juice, take one ounce of Mel rosarum, and drink it for it will cool the stomach, help hot fevers quickly, and purge the blood.   

The virtues of sweet Margerome.  
TAke sweet Margerome, and stamp it, and take of the juice one ounce, oil of bitter almonds one dram, and one scruple of mastic, and snuff it up at the nose, three or four mornings together: and anoint the head with oil of eggs. This purgeth the head of all pains, dissolveth tumorsrquickeneth the sight and provoketh sleep.   

The use and virtues of Persicaria.  
YOu shall understand, that this herb, doth work (in a manner) against all infirmities, most strangely to behold. For if you take the powder thereof, and put it upon Copper molten, it will in the projection become like gold, and will draw if to a small quantity, and make it malleable, and soft like gold, except the colour.  
Also if you make a strong lie of the ashes of Perficaria, and therein boil yellow brimstone, it will draw out of it quicksilver, which is the philosophers Mercury. This herb doth also most notably preserve a man from many infirmities, if one part thereof be taken whiles it is dry, and one other part of Specia venetiane; being both of them well incorporate together, and used in your meats.   

Of man and the Medicines that are made of him.  
MAn is a rational or reasonable creature, whereof we have written at large in our book called Phifica del Fioravante. But here we will only write of certain medicines, that may be made or derived from him: which are for the ease, help and remedy of divers infirmities which are in men and women. The reason whereof is very good, for every like rejoiceth with, and helpeth his like, and therefore man serveth for man. The fat of a man is (as every man knoweth) hot and penetrative, and mollifying if you anoint the parts therewith, (where the sinews be hard) and drawn together, or contracted, therefore it will quickl resolve them. I have made the quintessence of man's blood, rectified and circulated, with the which I have done most wonderful cures, for if you give thereof one dram it will ●estore those that lie at the point of death.  
It is most profitable, against the infirmities that are in the blood; for it correcteth the malignity of the blood, and preserveth it as well as the spirit of wine. If you put a little of it into an hog's head of Wine it will purify it, and preserve it along time more than any other thing whatsoever. So that this quintessence worketh more effects, for the cure of great and dangerous infirmities than any other.  
Also from the liver of a man will be drawn by distillation a water and an oil. If the water be drunk every morning together, by the space of a month, in the quantity of one dram, with two ounces of Liver-wort, it will recover such as are half ●otten through diseases of the liver, and hath divers other properties, whereof I will not speak at this time.  
From the flesh of man distilled, there will come forth a stinking water and an oil, which is most excellent to anoint wounds withal, when they are badly healed, and that there remain any hurt in these parts, that they are not so sensible & pliant, (as they were wont to be before) this dissolveth them. And it mollifieth and softeneth all hardness of tumour, of what original soever it shall come.  
From the forepart of a man's scull there is drawn by distillation, a water, an oil, and a salt, which is most profitably used against the falling▪ sickness.   

Of Bees and their medicinal use.  
BEes are of nature hot & moist, having a generative property. For it they be given to any barren creature, they shall conceive in short time after.  
Also if you lay dead Bees in a dry place to putrify, wetting them sometime with wine, they will revive again though not as they were before, but they will be much bigger and of another form.  
These bees if you bring into powder with as much Cantarides; boil them a little with oil of camomile and anoint any part where the hair is fallen away, and it shall quickly come again and in a short space; a most strange thing to behold.   

The use of Frogs.  
THe skins of Frogs being boiled and made into the form of a plaster with wax and frankincense, is very profitable for such as have any malign or troublesome accident about their legs through heat.  
The fat of Frogs is a wonderful medicine against Fueco sacro, or St. Anthony's fire, a disease happening unto children and others through the great he●t that is in their blood.   

The use and virtues of the resine or gum called Tacca Mahacca.  
TAke thereof as much as you will, distil it in a re●ort of glass, and from it there will come both oil and water. Of which I have seen divers medicines made against sundry diseases. Anoint the belly with this oil cold, when you go to bed: and it helpeth against the crudity of the Matrix.  
If the genitel part of the man be anointed therewith before the act of generation, the woman shall be the more fit for conception: for by this means some kind of sterility is taken away.  
It helpeth and easeth pain in the head, proceeding of a cold stomach.  
It helpeth digestion and resolveth pain throughout the body, in what part soever they shall come, especially, when they have their beginning of cold.  
The water hereof dissolveth wind in the stomach helpeth digestion, provoketh urine, mitigateth all fevers that come of cold.   

The virtues of the gum Caranna, and the medicinal properties of it.  
TAke it and distil it in a retort with the yolks and whites of eggs, and there will come forth oil and water, the oil whereof will be black, and the water red.  
The water of Carrana helpeth Chilblains, and all chops or cliffs in the lips arising of cold in the winter.  
It is a great ease for the sore breasts of women, that give suck.  
The oil worketh wonderful effects, in wounds of the head, arm or legs,  
Anoint a simple wound therewith once or twice: and it will very speedily be healed.  
Take a quantity of this gum, and mix it with as much of the seed of watercresses, and the white of an egg, and make thereof a cerate, to apply unto a rupture: wherewith it will in▪ short time be healed, all other circumstances being also observed.   

Of liquid Amber and the medicinal virtues thereof.  
TAke liquid Amber and distil it in a retort: and from thence there will come a red oil.  
This oil is used against all indispositions of cold, and moisture or wind.  
The same healeth scabs, and is good for wounds.  
If you anoint the stomach therewith, it will exceedingly comfort the same: for it is a thing uncorruptible, and like unto Balsamum.   

The virtues of Oak-Apples.  
THe Oak-apples are good against all Flures of blend and lasks▪ in what manner soever it be taken, but she best way into boil them in red-wine, and so prepared it is good against the excessive moisture and swillings of the Jaws, and almonds or kernels in the threat.  
The decoction of Oak-apples stays womens' sickness, and causeth the mother that is fallen down▪ to return again to his natural place, if they do sit over the said decoction being very hot.  
The same steeped in strong white-Wine vinegar, with a little powder of brimstone, and the roots of Frocus mingled together, and set in the sun by the space of a month maketh the hair black, consumeth proud and superfluous flesh it taketh away any sun-burning, freckles, spots, the morphew, and all deformities of the face being washed therewith.   

The virtues of Crabs.  
THe juice of Crabs taketh away the heat of burning or scalding and all inflammation, and being laid on in short time after it is scalded, it keepeth it from blisstring.  
The juice or verjuice is astringent or binding, and hath withal an abstersive quality, being mixed with hard yeest of Ale or Beer, and applied in manner of a cold ointment, that is spread upon a cloathfirst wet in verjuice and wrung out and then laid to: taketh away the heat of St. Anthony's fire▪ allinflamations whatsoever, it healeth scabbed legs, burning and scalding whatsoever it be.   

The virtues of Adders-tongue.  
THe leaves of Adders-tongue, stamped in a stone mortar, and boiled in oil of Ovide unto the consumption of the juice, until the herbs be dry and parched, then strained, will yield a most excellent green oil: or rather a Baisome for green wounds, comparable unto oil of St. John's Wort, if not far surpassing it by many degrees, whose beauty is such that very many Artists have thought the same to have been mixed with Uerdigrease.   

To make Salt of any Plant or Herb.  
TAke a good quantity of what Plant you please that is full of juice, beat it in a Stone mortar, and put running-water thereto, then boil it to the consumption of the one half, strain it very hard, and boil this decoction to the thickness of a syrup, and set it in a glass eight days, and on the top you will find a kind of Salt like Sal Gem, take that and wash it in the water of the herb whereof it was made and dry it. In this manner you may make Salt of Wormwood, Balm, &c.   

The virtues of showbread.  
THe root maketh the skin fair and clear, and cureth all scabs and scurffs, and the falling of the hair, and taketh away the marks and spots that remain after the small pocks and meazels, and all other blemishes of the face; the root hanged upon women in travel causeth them to be delivered incontinently.   

The virtues of Saxifrage.  
THe root of Sa●afrage drunk with Wine and Uinegar cureth the Pestilence, holden in the mouth preserveth a man from the said disease, and purifieth the corrupt air, the same being chewed in the mouth maketh one to avoid much phiegm, draweth from the brain all gross and clammy superfluities, assuageth toothache, and bringeth speech again to them that are taken with the apoplexy, the juice of the leaves doth take and cleanse away all spots, and freckles, and beautifieth the face, and leaveth a good colour, it is of excellent use against the Stone.   

The virtue of Maiden hair.  
Maidenhair being green, and stamped and laid upon a place that wanteth hair causeth it to grow.   

The virtue of the Ash-tree.  
THe Ash-tree for such as are too fat or gross men use to take daily three or four ashen-leaves to drink in wine to the intent to make them lean.   

The virtues of Violets.  
VIolets stamped and laid to the head alone, or mingled with oil; removeth the extreme heat assuageth headache, provoketh sleep and moisteneth the brain, it is good therefore against the dryness of the head, against melancholy and dullness or heaviness of spirit.   

The virtues of hyssop.  
Hyssop sod in vinegar, and holden in the mouth assuageth toothache, the decoction thereof doth scatter congealed and clotted blood, and all black marks that come of stripes or beating, and also cureth the itch, scratch, and foul manginess if it be washed therewithal. Gillow-stowers, or Wall-flowers, the juice thereof dropped into the eye, doth wast and scatter all dimness in the same.   

The virtues of Oak-leaves.  
OAk-leaves stamped very small do heal and close up green wounds, and doth stop the blood being laid thereupon.   

The virtues of Hoar hound.  
HOar-hound boiled in water cleanseth the breast and lungs, helpeth the pain in the side, is good against the Tysick, and the ulceration of the lungs.   

Of the Barbil and to what use she serveth in medicine.  
IN the month of May the Barbil hath eggs, which are of a soluble quality, and of some those eggs be eaten; they shall be provoked to vomit.  
They have a quality contrary to other purgers, they must be dried in the sun mixed with a little Sena, and then ministered in wine or water that is sodden. When it hath well wrought, the patients must eat good meat to nourish them, and may drink wine, and when they are disposed thereto, suffer them to sleep.   

Of Centumpedees' called in English Sows.  
IF you minister the powder of these creatures in-wine, it hath many excellent properties, but chiefly it hath been experienced greatly to prevail againss the stitch in the side for it will help that grief presently.  
If you burn the little créeking creature called a cricket, and minister the power thereof in some diuretic liquour, it provoketh urine.  
Mallows. Alkakengi, Centum nodi, Centum grava, and the roots of Rapes: are of like property, being handled and used according to art.  
There are oftentimes found in standing pools, and putrified waters, certain small creatures which are round like a cherry, having a tail and two feet, which are in Lombardy called Comazzi. Take these, and distil thereof a water or liquour, wherewith you may very soon consume or break iron: a very great secret observed in nature.   

How to make a plaster for the Rheum.  
TAke of Dears-Suet, virgin-war, Rosen, per●-osen, a quarter of a pound of each, Obliganum, Benjamin mastic, take of each a quarter of an ounce, two drams▪ of Camphire, beat these small, take three pennyworth of Turpentine, boil all these together in a pint of white-Wine except the Turpentine which must be put in after it is taken off the fire, and stir it till it be cold; then temper it in your hands, and so role it up in rolls, and keep it close from fire.    

CHAP. CCV.  

The natures and temperatures of Herbs in general.  
THese herbs be of their own nature hot and very cordial and comfortable for the heart, and good against melancholy, viz.  

Angelica.  
Balm.  
The flowers of Rosemary.  
Cardus Benedictus▪  
Roman Wormwood.  
Margerom.  
Mints.  
Winter Savory.   
These herbs be in like manner hot, but of a contrary quality that is, they tend to the comsorting of the stomach and to help digestion.  

Common Wormwood.  
Lavender.  
Camomilll.  
Basell.   
These herbs be in like manner hot but tend to the opening of the lungs.  

Isop.  
Elecampane roots▪  
Fennel.  
Hoar-hound.   
These herbs be in like manner hot, but tendeth to the comforting of the brain, and drying up of Rheum.  

Betony.  
Penny●riall.  
Germander.  
Time.  
Sage.  
Costmary.  
Valerian.   
These herbs be also hot and they be good for the obstructions of the liver, and spleea and good against the Gout.  

Camapitus.  
Saxafrage.  
Parsley.  
Mugwort.  
Motherwort.  
Mother of Time.  
Fennel.  
Sallandine.    

They are to be used in broth or to be distilled.  
These be also hot, and tend to the expelling of wind.  

Alexander's.  
Smallage.  
Rue.  
Maudlin.  
Fetherfew.  
Saint John's Wort.  
Lady's mantle.  
Lavender Cotten.   
These roots be also hot and comfortable, and likewise good to strengthen nature.  

Sateions.  
Oranges.  
Parsnip.   
These herbs of their own nature be hot, and of a mean temperature good to cause solubleness.  

Mercury.  
Beets.  
Violet-leaves.  
Mallows.  
Dill.  
Holly-hock.  
Dandelion.   
These herbs be of mean temperature as the rest but good for to strengthen the back.  

Comfery.  
Knotgrass.  
Shepheards-pouch.  
Plantain.  
Archangel.   
These be of a mean temperature and good against the Stone.  

Saxafrage.  
Pellitory on the wall.  
Watercresses.  
Cammock-roots.  
Wake Robin.   
These are of a mean temperature, good against all obstructions of the liver,  

Centory.  
Hops.  
Cowslips.  
Mugwort.  
Harts-tongue.  
Scabius.  
Avens.  
Doder.  
Dandelion.  
Liverwort.  
Spoon-wort.   
These be as the rest good to cleanse the throat.  

Wood-bines.  
Collombines.  
Sinkfoyl.   
These be of the same nature but tendeth to the opening of the lungs.  

Colts-foot.  
Setrack.  
Maidenhair.   
These be of a cold property and tendeth altogether to the cooling of the blood, and quallifiing of the heat of the stomach.  

Garden-sorrel.  
Wood-sorrel.  
Endive.  
Succory.   
These be in like manner cold of their own nature, and to be used inwardly, they provoke rest.  

Lettuce.  
Purslay.  
Field-Poppy.   
These are as the rest but rather colder, and are to be applied outwardly and not inwardly.  

Nightshade.  
Hen-bane.  
Mandrake.  
Penny-wort.  
Great-Poppies.   
These herbs and oil of Roses is good to be applied with clothes to the temples of the head.    
FINIS.