Bazilica Chymica, & Praxis Chymiatricae OR Royal and Practical CHEMISTRY In Three Treatises. WHEREIN All those excellent Medicines and Chemical Preparations are fully discovered, from whence all our modern Chemists have drawn their choicest remedies. BEING A Translation of Oswald Crollius his Royal Chemistry, augmented and enlarged by John Hartman. To which is added his Treatise of Signatures of Internal things, or a true and lively Anatomy of the greater and lesser WORLD. AS ALSO The Practice of Chemistry of John Hartman M. D. augmented and enlarged by his Son. All faithfully Englished by a Lover of Chemistry. LONDON, Printed for John Starkey at the Mitre in Fleetstreet near Temple-Bar, and Thomas Passenger at the Three Bibles on London-Bridge 1670. TO THE READER. THat Arts, and all things have their Vicissitude, Alienation, Death, and Renovation, daily experience, and the Testimony of our Forefathers, clearly evidence. Their vicissitude, by time, and our unconstancy; their alienation, by our improvidence, and neglect; and their Death, by our corruptibility: but their renovation from God, and Nature, in raising up, and qualifying one, or more, singular Man, or Men, who restore and renovate, what the unconstancy, neglect, and corruptiblity of their Ancestors, have altered, perverted, and obliterated. If the uncertainty of mundane things be such; it is no wonder, that what in one Age is highly esteemed, in another becomes nauseous, contemptible, and at length totally obscured. For usually, as soon, as any Science is invented, and put in Practice, it, as we, immediately tends to change, depravedness, and annihilation. Thus hath it happened to the Spagyric Art, which for Antiquity is scarcely inferior to any, and for its use and benefit in the Medicinal part, most worthy of esteem: yet because Alchemy, and true Medicine (like Pylades and Orestes) were inseparable, without the dissolution of either, so soon as the Hermetick Science expired in the primitive Physicians, that Medicine by a like Fate was extinct also. For, when Impostors assumed these Arts, and converted the true, and genuine use of them into abuse, they successively declined, and thence forth were enervated, and forgot, so, as both the one, and the other remained as dead, and if in the World, were not known, or discovered for many Ages, until that incomparably guifted Naturalist Theophrastus, presented both in their pristine beauty to the World. But at first sight neither could found acceptance, especially among the Learned, who with Tradition were so egregiously blinded, as between their judgement, and the vulgar censure (which decries all for monstrous, that itself hath no knowledge of) was little or no difference. Yet, in success of time, by the indefatigable Industry of their Patron, they were admitted by some: afterwards, the necessity of that time gave being to experience, whereby, what was before censured, and condemned by all, was than approved, and received by many. Nevertheless, as it hath happened in 〈◊〉, so, at that time also evil, and corruption intruded, and mixed th●n ●ves with these most noble Sciences: and even in that very Age, the contemporaries with PARACELSUS were Pseudochimists, and 〈…〉 Apostates from the true light by him discovered: the cause of their Apostasy, (as he himself declares) was filthy lucre; which hath been the utter ruin of all necessary disciplines, unto this very day. Notwithstanding this, of his Disciples not a few, with great diligence followed their Master's footsteps, and although they could not arrive to so great, an height of knowledge, in the unutterable Mysteries of God in Nature, as he did; yet with sincerity, and uprightness, they pressed after so exact an imitation of him, as by God and Nature was permitted to them; especially in the Medicinal part of his Doctrine. In which, they could in no wise proceed aright, without the knowledge, and experimental understanding of ALCHEMY in its manual Practice; therefore, they first set their hands to the work, as PARACELSUS himself did; and afterwards practised Medicine to the glory of God, and for the good of their needy Neighbour. Among these, our Author here was not the lest, as by the subsequent Work is evident; who although a man undoubtedly of as good literature, and consequently as well educated, as any in his time, disdained not to foul his fingers; but, in his younger years, studiously laboured in Pyrotechny first; and so, from a Chemical Laborator, ascended to the degree of a Physician; not forsaking his wont diligence, and usual observance of the wonders of Nature, discovered by Vulcanick Operations. Nor was he unmindful to take a View of nature's own Work, in her signating individuals of her own producing; as is evident by his subsequent Book of Signatures. Thus, in this Author you have his Royal Chemistry, which is the operation of Art, vegetated by human industry; and his Signature of things, which is nature's own Artifice, by Man observed. Wherhfore, if a disposition in Nature, and the desire of doing good, prompt any Man, to seek after the knowledge of this necessary Science; and his Genius dictate, that the true entrance thereinto is by Industry, and manual Labour: for a guidance in this, he now hath the Tyrocinium of Beguinus in the English Tongue; which opens a gate for any ingenious intellect, with great facility to enter into Alchemy. And for an introduction into Medicine, here 〈◊〉 presented this Author Oswaldus Crollius, etc. and at the end of his Books, the Practical Chemistry of Dr. Hartmannus, a Man of no less experience in preparing, and adhibiting Spagirick Remedies, than himself, as appears by his Learned commentations on the present Work. Both together seem to make an entire System of Chemical Medicine. The annotations are all printed in a Roman Letter and what is of the Authors, is easily distinguished by the Interposition of Letters, thus (a) Alphabetically, directing to the peculiar Notes thereupon. After the Annotations, and among them, you have several experiments of the Animadverter pertinently interwoven, and inserted. By which the present Work is not (as hath happened to many) obscured, and made worse, but illucidated, enlarged, and rendered more plain, and better to be understood. Therefore candidly accept of these; time may bring to light more necessary Books of this Kind. In the mean while, if these be ingeniously used, no Man (I hope) will have cause to repent the employing of his time therein. Farewell. A POSTSCRIPT TO THE READER. READER, for thy better understanding of the Ensuing Work, I thought it expedient to advertise thee of these few things. 1. Where the Commentator Dr. Hartmannus refers to his Practical Chemistry, which in most places (according to the Latin Idiom) is called Practica Chymiatrica; there his own Work hereunto annexed, is intended. 2. Where he saith: See my notes set forth by Gluckradius, or my notes on Tyrocinium Chimicum, or my notes on Beguinus, there, all one and the same is intended, viz: the Tyrocinium now in English) on which the said Dr. Hartman did animadvert, and those his animadversions, together with preparations of his own interwoven, were once set forth by Gluckradius, etc. 3. Whereas the number of Pages, quoted by the animadverter, directing to particulars in his Practical Chemistry, are here omitted in the printing; you having these two Authors in one Volume, I conceive the omission thereof will in no wise be injurious: for since both Books were Printed at one time, the Figures could not possibly be inserted. 4. Note. At the end of this Authors-Book of Royal Chemistry, follows his Treatise of Signatures, at the end of which I have added a Compendious Table of that Treatise. After this you have the Book of Practical Chemistry at the end thereof I subjoin a Particular Table or Catalogue of Diseases, in the same series, and order, as they are comprised in the said Practical Chemistry. Than follows a general Table of the Remedies, and Preparations contained in both Authors. The most Material Erratas in the Royal Chemistry are thus corrected. For Wild-Alexander P. 7 L. 10 read, Stone-parsly. For Wild-Alexander P. 49 L. 30 read, Stone-parsly. For Wild-Alexander P. 62 L. 46 read, Stone-parsly. For Wild-Alexander P. 76 L. 9 read, Stone-parsly. For Wild-Alexander P. 84 L. 42 read, Stone-parsly. For Wild-Alexander P. 144 L. 33 read, Stone-parsly. For Wild-Alexander P. 145 L. 22 read, Stone-parsly. For Vervein. P. 13 L. 2 read, Speedwell. For Vervein. P. 44 L. 46 read, Speedwell. For Vervein. P. 84 L. 49 read, Speedwell. For Coltsfoot. P. 45 L. 7, 17 read, Asarabacca. For Coltsfoot. P. 134 L. 42 read, Asarabacca. For Coltsfoot. P. 142 L. 36, 38 read, Asarabacca. For Coltsfoot. P. 147 L. 31 read, Asarabacca. Page 13. line 15. for Angelina, read, Angelica, ibid. for Goats-eare, read Goates-Rue, p. 15, l. 22, Scena, r. Sena. p. 17. l. 15. Blot out Faculty p. 22. l. 31. for Pour of, r. Pour of. p. 24, l. 16, for Coper, r. Copper. p. 27, l. 10. for For in, r. For, also. p. 29, l. 5, Add is to be put, l. 6, for, From the uppar covering, r. Below the Lowerhole. p. 30, l. 21, for Take levigated, r. Talk-levigated. p. 33, l. 34, for Begore, r. Before. p 40, for Drowsy, r. Dropsy. p. 38, l. 4, for Power r. Powder. p. 43, l. 33, for Magna's, r. Magmas. p. 44, l. 41, for Cidron r. Citron. p. 45, l. 13, for Benzonie, r. Benzoin. p. 48, l. 41, for mixed, r. mix. p. 49, l. 35, for horsetail, r. Mullein. p. 57, l. 35, for apples, r. Fruit. p. 72, l. 22, for Hamorchagia, r. Haemorrhagia. p. 73, l. 46, for Nelissa, r. Melissa, or Baume. p. 111. l. 17. for Wine, r. Vine. p. 112. l. 5. Blot out, it. p. 113, l. 29, for, and, r. end. p. 121, l. 3, and 4, for, and with its body rendered grateful, r. again into Body. p. 140, l. 28, for, Daudanum, r. Laudanum. p. 141, l. 32, for, Heartsblood. r. Heart's blood. p. 145, l. 39, for, Hogline, r. Hog-lice, p. 147, l. 19, for, Drowsy, r. Dropsy, p. 149, l. 17, for, Srigensis, r. Strigensis, p. 161 l. 1, for Longwort, r. Mullein. p. 173, l. 20. 〈◊〉 Lotomes, r. Loton's. Erratas in the Treatise of Signatures. Page 2, line 22, for Thiapsia, read Thapsia, p. 2, l. 25, for Coltsfoot, r. Asarabacca. l. 34, for Aconitum, r. Salutary Aconitum. p. 3, l. 26, for Horsetongue, r. Throatwort. p. 9, l. 22, for Small Bone, r. Suture. p. 11, l. 32, and 40, for longwort, r. Mullein. p. 12, l. 1, for Michoachan, r. Mochoacan. p. 35, l. 4, for conceived. r. convicted. In the Margin Page 28 for Aroth read Azoth In the Margin Page 32 for The read These In the Margin Page 33 for Tcarry read Starry Royal (a) Chemistry. THE Curation of all Discases (b) pertinently to use the Significant Expressions of P. Severinus) is too sold, viz. Universal and Particular. UNIVERSAL, Is that which exterminates the Roots of Diseases, howsoever implanted in Human Bodies, whether Hereditary from the Parent's seed, or afterwards generated from evil use of aliment, or otherwise caused by External Impressions. This is performed by the Natural Balsam of remedies, consentaneous to Human Nature, (d) by Resolving, Consuming, and Dissipating the seminary Tinctures of Impurities; but Corroborating, Consolidating, and Preserving the Innate Balsam; for (according to Paracelsus) as long as the Radical Humour is not diminished, no Disease is perceived. There is one common Mummy of all men, viz. the spirit of life. The Medicine therefore may also be one. For the Disease in man's Body is nothing else but an Affect whereby the Mumy, or operation of the Spirit of life in man is hindered. This is proved by various examples, as of the Sun, Salt, Food, Poison, Air, and Fire, with which all men are indifferently affected. If the greatest of these Affects be curable, than the lest may certainly be healed. And whilst every kind of Malady, is removed by one and the same Medicine, Pluralities, Particularities, and Orders of Indications, have no place. Not without cause therefore Lul saith, that one Supreme and Universal Medicament, to which all particular Medicines are reduced, may be administered to Human Bodies, without the knowledge of the Distemper; because prudent Nature, by her own instinct hath given to it, Virtues of curing all natural Infirmities, and of rectifying herself. There are four principal (e) kinds of Diseases, exaited (f) and confirmed, which absolutely need Universal Curation, (viz. Epilepsy, Gout, Dropsy, Lepronsy) to which stock, all other inferior Diseases, as to Fountains and Principals are deduced. This Universal Cure is to be desired: but very (g) few are worthy of this Divine Gift. Raymund Lul diligently and faithfully adviseth Physicians to strive for perfection, and seek after the Universal Medicine, which is the only Sanative of every Infirmity, (h) and the perfect Confortative of Spiritual Virtues, since that in it, as in one proper Subject is made a real and Universal Conjunction, Congregation, and Collection of all operative Virtues, of the whole Medicine in the course of Nature; which Virtues are distributed by three natural familiar means, (i) otherwise particularly, or without Order, Who so hath (k) an Antidote for all Diseases in this World, the same hath the Gift of God, which is an Everlasting, Incomparable, and Innumerable Treasure. What Infirmity soever is not by the administration of this natural competent Auxliary cured, (where this help is denied, w●must consider it, as the finger of God;) the evil notwithstanding is rendered more tolerable, till it shall please the Almighty to grant deliverance. PARTICULAR, is, which doth not always extirpate the Roots themselves, (pomell) or Seminal Tinctures, but very often manifests its virtue in mitigating Dolours, Symptoms, and Paroxisms, prohibiting their growth, not suffering them to come to Exaltation, appointing Evacuations of Excrements; and comforting debilitate Nature, with corroborating Remedies, consentaneous to the natural Spirits, often varied according to diversity of Distempers. Nevertheless, this particular cure, is not to be contemned; for it often, in most grievous Diseases, performs the Office of the Universal; because God by his great mercy hath manifested certain particular and general secrets, some which in themselves, contain the nature of the whole Heavens, (m) others of the whole Air, (n) and others also of the whole Earth, (oh) by which, Diseases are easily known and cured: for Specific and Appropriate Remedies made Spiritual, do often emulate the Universal Medicine, destroy the Roots of Impurities, and confirm the Virtue of the Natural Balsam. So as we shall be happy in defect of the Universal, if we may at tain to particular, subalternate, specific and individual Species of Curations. Thus far Severinus. Material Diseases are (lordship) expelled in a particular way. First, By Universal Emunctuaries, through which, by the help of Remedies, (cue) Nature is want to repress and expel the Sickly matter, in the seven following ways, viz. By Vomatives. Catharticks. Diuretics. Diaphoreticks. Confortatives. Anodynes. Odorificks. Secondly, In a particular way, Diseases are removed by appropriate and Specific Remedies, (razors) such as these, Specific Of the principal Members of Man's Body. Capital, viz. Epileptic. Apoplectic. Ophthalmick. Odontalgick. Pectoral. Cordial. Stomachal. Uterine. Febrile. Pestilential. Podagrical. Nephritical. Hydropical. Dysenterical. Venereal. Venenate. Vulnerary, Ulcerous, Pustulous. (a) This Book is Entitled, Royal Chemistry, for as the Royal Court of a King or Pri●, is most Magnificently and Sumptuously furnished, with most precious Utensils, and Necessaries. So this Book is furnished with no other, but the choicest singular Remedies *. (b) In the Preface, these words of Severinus the Dane are used, from the 14. Chap. of Idea Med, Phllof. Many think Peter Severinus not to be the Author of Idea, but rather Pratenses, whose Verse annexed to the end thereof, being compared with the whole Writing, seems to declare the same. (c) Seed must be distinguished from sperm. sperm is the whole Substance, discernible by sight, but the Seed is a peculiar part, in every Grain, or sperm, unperceivable. (d) Remedies aught to be like the Natural Balsam, this is a principal Axiom of Physicians, declared by Hypocrates in his Introduction to the Method of Healing, lib. 2. de flatibus & 2. aph. 22. By Contraries, contraries are Remedied; Opposite to this seems the saying of Hermeticks, like are cured by their like; but here is no appearance of Contrariety, if both be rightly understood. For Medicines aught to be like to Nature, or the Balsam and native heat, which, in expelling the Disease, they should help, but to the Disease itself, they must be contrary. (c) All Distempers are The four Simple Diseases, to which all other Diseases are referred. Viz. 1. Leprosy with which of Affinity are all Diseases of the Skin, as All Ulcers, Itch, Scab, Scabs, Alopecia, Scurf of the Head, Scales, Clefts or Chaps, Foulness of the Skin, Fiery Sores, A Disease causing the hair to fall of. Whelks, the dead Evil, Cancer, Carbuncle, Felon, Inflammation, Vitilago, Morphew, Scurviness, Running Sore of the Head, Gutta-rosacea, Ringworms, Tetters, and such like. 2. The Gout is accompanied with colics, Gravel in the Reinss, all Dolours of the Teeth, Arthrites, Dolorous fluctions, Pains of the Head, and such like. 3. Dropsy, of Affinity therewith, are Fevers. Imposthumes of the Womb, Jaundice. Chachexies of every kind. 4. Epilepsy, to which are referred Diseases of the head and others, as Chatarrhs, Paralysy, Palvitation of the Heart, Cramp, Vertigo, Melancholy, Apoplexy, Suffocation of the Womb. Mixed and transplanted, whence Podagrical Chatarrhs. Paralysys. Leprousness, Arthritick Fevers. New Diseases, The Frenck Sickness, or Lues venerea, English Sweats, Petechia, Prunella, Dysentery, Pleurisy. Or, Diseases are First, or only Epilepsy. Gout. Dropsy. Leprousy. Secondary, and all depending. (f) Therefore are also called Astrale. (g) Arguments of such as deny the Universal Medicine, may be seen described by Doringius, in lib. de Medicina & Medicis. (h) Yet Experience teaches, that if in too great a Dose it be exhibited, it causeth death, though most pleasantly. Therefore it most certainly takes away all sense of pain. (i) Vegetables, Minerals, and Animals. (k) Arnoldus Villanovus is reported to have had it, and Basilius the Monk, who concealing its name, called it Asa-Phalaja, as if he had called it 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, that is, Security. Paracelsus, and others, also Crollius confesses that he saw, and tasted it, with Michael Sandivogius of Polonia. pomell Sometimes the Roots and Seminal Tinctures are removed by this particular Cure. (m) As Gold hath the Signature of the Celestial Sun. (n) As May Dew. oh Ros Solis. lordship Which are joined with the Impurities, and Bohemian-tartar within the body. cue Another Cure is A universal and perfect ablation of all Impurities, or Roots of Diseases, by an unnecessary comixtion placed in the natural Body, which is performed by the Natural Balsam of Remedies, consentaneous to human Nature, by resolving, consuming, and dissipating the Tinctures of Seminary Impurities, but strengthening, consolidating, and preserving the Innate Balsam of the Microcosm: and this is required in Diseases. Hereditary and which are come to perfection. Perfected as Epilepsy, Gout, Dropsy. Leprousy. A particular, which doth not always Extirpate the Roots themselves, or Seminal Tinctures: but very often manifests its virtue, in mitigating Dolours, Symptoms, and Paroxisms, prohibiting their increase, not suffering them to come to Exaltation, appointing Evacuations of Excrements, and comforting debilitate Nature, with Corroborating Remedies. This hath place in the Diseases hereafter named, which as yet are not come to perfection, and in such as are either of the same kind, or of affinity to them. 1. Universal Curation, is made by Ablation, Resolution, and Annihilation, also process must be made as in the Particular. Ablations, Resolutions, and Annihilations are made by 1. Vomitories. 2. Catharticks. 3. Diuretics. 4. Diophoreticks. 2. The Universal Cure is performed, by Corroborating the natural Balsam, by Consolidations, Regenerations, Refections of natural vigour, Humectations, and by such things as remove the Malignity. All these are performed Particularly by Confortatives, Anodynes, With addition of Sweet Odours Moistening things allaying heat. Things quenching thirst. Opening a Vein. Particular Curation is only made by Specificks. But these Specificks have always Universal properties for they take away, resolve, and consume; they are also particular, and singular, in all and every individual part. razors Remedies Chemical, and Specific. First, they must be rightly prepared. Secondly, being rightly prepared, they must be exhibited in convenient Vehicles. Thirdly, These also must be given in a just dose and quantity. Also these Specificks, or more special Remedies are so ordained, as that they are not administered with happy success, unless by the Physician who is well instructed in the Method of Healing; whence, as Crollius argues, it is no wonder, if Empirics, without diseretion applying these Notable Medicaments, attain not the desired end. I Universal Digestives or Maturative Medicaments. IN Diseases, (a) which consist of movable, (b) superficiary Impurities, which have not fixed roots, (c) nor are come (d) to difficult Coagulations, known by the signatures of the Dolours, (e) and inconstant and sudden violence of Symptoms, such are, very many (f) Fevers, Catarths, Coughs, Hoarseness, and such like Aflects, which need not the help of Digestives, but may safely, and suddenly be removed by purging, and cleansing Remedies. But high Feverish (g) Impurities, and Inflammations, which have more difficult Tinctures, difficultly resolvible, because the re●tions, and coagulations of the Vapours are fixed, (which are very often latent in putteth (h) suspected, and consentaneous to the Mineras of such Distempers,) are most sa●ly and conveniently cured, by the Digestion of Hypocrates, Mitigation of Paracel●, or Epicrasin of Galen, for these curative indications are of like virtue; and have not the crude faculties of common-purging Medicaments, which, acting with their cru'e and corporeal spirits, exasperated the fervent heats of diseased spiritual Impurities. After the fervency is abated, and the resolved matter admits of a suitable coagulation, 'cause the spirits are at liberty, Purgations easily operate. In Chronical Diseases, (i) as Epilepsies, quartans, colics, Gravel in the Reinss, Gouts, and all Tartarous affects, Dropsy, and all Leprous-affects with their Radical Impurities, are by Resolution, not Digestion, properly and principally cured. For here signs of Digestion are in vain (k) expected: the cure must be instituted, with Resolution, Consumption, Destruction, and Ablation; which, with Mitigation annexed, will more (l) happily be effected. But many species of the aforesaid Diseases, (m) by reason of the violence of Symptoms, and Inflammations, require Indications of concoction and (n) contemperation: and in this case Hypocrates prescription is of force, viz. Digestives (oh) are only to be used, where increase of the Disease requires. (a) Presently purge in distempers, which consist of movable superficial Impurities, known by Signatures of the dolours, and inconstant, and sudden violence of Symptoms. But where there are more dangerous and inflammatory Impurities, first use Concoction. (b) Such as are easily removed. (c) Which are not venenated. (d) Obstructions. (e) By Impressions and Tinctures. (f) As of the Stomach, Reinss, and Ephemera. (g) Quotidians, and quartans. (h) Which were before obnoxious to these Distempers, and in whom, already part of the evil causing the disease abides, which from any other external Consentaneous cause, easily recovers strength, and is thereby rendered more powerfully evil. (i) Viz. Beginning. (k) From the beginning, or at first. pomell If digesting be added. (m) All Symptoms, and Accidents. (n) Diseases that are called Chronical, Co-coctions. of themselves need not these Digestions, but with respect to their Symptoms they may. Also in Vngarick and lignant Fevers, Concoction is not to be expected. (c) 〈…〉 Disease's do 〈◊〉 〈…〉, which 〈◊〉 1. In movable Impurities. 2. In Superficiary. 3. Having fixed Roots, as Fevers of the Ventricle. Catarrhs. Coughs, Hoarsaess. 4. In sharp diseases, or such as are more dangerous, in which the impurities are movable, by resolving. 5. In such as easily yield to Medicine, and are not come to difficult Coagulations, as Sharp Fevers. Imposthumations. Such as they not the crude faculties of Purging Medicines, want digestion, such are 1. These that have most hard Tinctures, which have s●xed coagulated Vapours difficulty resolvible. 2. Chronical Diseases of themselves want not, but, with respect to their Symptoms they do. These therefore do, and do not, want Concoction. Conation is Treated of by Hypocrates, in lib. de veteri Medicina. Concoctions are performed by contemperation, mixtion and mutual digestion of things permixed. Vitriolate Tartar (a). ℞. Salt (b) of Bohemian-tartar most white, dissolved, filtered and coagulated often, according to the Chemical Art, with water of Agrimony; (c) for Example thus: ℞ ℥ iiij of this dissolve it, Res. Ive. in a Cellar, upon a Marble (or Beneficio manicae) into an Oil. Having this Oil pure, ℞. Oil of Vitriol (d) exceedingly well rectified ℥ ij, and in a large Glass instill it drop by drop (e) upon the Oil of Bohemian-tartar: If two small a quantity 〈…〉 of Vitriol be pour● 〈…〉 makes it vonative only. than make a most white Coagulum, draw of the supernating humidity, with gentle heat, to the consistency of a Salt, so thou hast fixed, white, Vitriolate, Tartar (f). OBSERVATIONS. 1. A mean must be observed in pouring the Oil of Vitriol, lest the taste of the repercussive Salt, be too sharp, but it must be rather somewhat nauseous: for if two much Oil of Vitriol be poured in, it purges not out all; otherwise, it operates by the four Emunctuories, as by Vomiting, by the (g) Excrements, (if mixed (h) with Purging Medicaments) also by Urine and Sweatman 2. It is absolutely necessary, by a Glass with a very (i) straight neck, to pour on the Oil of Vitriol, so as by certain Artifice, it may very leisurely, and successively, instill upon the Oil of Bohemian-tartar, hereby you will found, that the good Spirits will be retained, which otherwise, by the mutual heat of an hasty mixture, by Evaporation, elevate themselves, and vanish. 3. The Glass by the conjunction of these two Fires, waxeth hot above-measure. (k) By the like mutual heat, Excessive heats. it is observed, the Epilepsy is generated, viz. when the spirit of Life in the Microcosm, is disturbed with Heterogeneal heats, the like boiling is perceived pomell. 4. Who so would add, to two (m) parts of Oil of Bohemian-tartar, one part of Salt, or Liquor of Corals, must add it, before the Oil of Vitriol be instilled thereon. A Digestive of this Vitriolate Bohemian-tartar may be prepared, after the following manner, which in urgent necessity, must preceded (n) purging Medicaments. ℞. Vitriolate Bohemian-tartar ℥ j Dissolve it in two (oh) small measures of Wine, adding of the ition of Raisins, and Cinnamon, according to pleasure. Of this mixture, give two or three days, (lordship) if need be, in the morning after the taking a rear Egg, one (cue) draught, at dinner, another, and the third about the Evening. Afterwards a Cathartick of Panchymagogon may be exhibited. In all Fevers, and also in the Quartane, it is wondered excellent, for it most Powerfully resolves the Bohemian-tartar (razors) in man's body. Virtues of the Vitriolate Tartar. 1. In Hemicrania, Jaundice, and all Obstructions of the Bowels, it must be exhibited to the sick for certain days together in the mornings, in * White Wine. Wine, or other (s) appropriate Liquor, and if need be, the Dose increased. 2. In the Stone, it is given in Water of Wild- Alexander, or Pellitory of the Wall, or Whitewine (t). 3. It is a most efficacious Dioppilative of the Reins, ℈ ss. of it, (thou) with Julipe of Roses ℥ ij, and water of Cinnamon ℥ ss, (w) being mixed and applied. 4. In Contractures and Obstructions of the Veins, taking their beginning from Bohemian-tartar, this is excellent being certain times exhibited in water of the Decoction of Raisins and Cinnamon. Doses (x) 6 or 8 grains. 5. It provokes Sweat in Water of Cardu-Bened. or Whitewine. 6. In the Dropsy, (y) gross and Whey-like Humours are hereby expelled, thus: ℞. ℈ j and mix it with ℥ ss. of Solutive Honey of Roses, of Wine essencified with Ele. campane (z) ℥ ij. Give this (aa.) 7. In suppression of the Menses (bb.) ℞. ℈ j Give it in Syrup of * Read Mugwort Motherwort, or Betony, or mix it in Honey of Roses dissolved in Peneroyal-water. 8. Also it may be profitably exhibited in Fevers (cc.) 9 It purgeth by the inferior parts, and removeth all Obstructions, if mixed with Catharticks, or exhibited in Solutive Syrup of Roses, or Violets, or with Solutive Honey of Roses. 10. In Melancholy, (dd) and hardness of the Spleen, it is given in appropriate waters. (ee) Dose from ℈ ss, to the full Dose. (ff.) In Metheglin for amending the taste, it is most commodiously exhibited. (a) Salt of Bohemian-tartar, Vitriolate, or essencified fixed Salt of Tartar. (b) Salt of Tartar is made, by Calcination to a whiteness, from the Caput Mortuum, after distillation of Spirit of Bohemian-tartar, which is afterwards by being placed in a Cellar, or other moist place dissolved into an Oil per diliquium. Some, instead of Salt of Bohemian-tartar, take Cream of Bohemian-tartar, according, to the Prescript of Quercetanus, and others. (c) Or other expedient water, as of Succory, Endive, etc. (d) Or common, or of Copper, and Iron, touching which we treat below, in the Stomachal Specific. (e) By reason of their great heat; for if they be hastily and unconsiderately mixed, these Contraries do so fight among themselves, that by reason of the great boiling, occasioned by their exceeding heat, a large Glass is very much shaken, or broke thereby. Whilst you hear no noise in the Vessel, you may pour in the Oil of Vitriol. (f) Also it may be thus prepared: ℞. Tartar calcined, extract a Salt with distilled Rain water: of this Liquor ℞ ℥ ij. Spirit of Vitriol without Oil and Phlegm ℥ iij instill this into the Liquor of Bohemian-tartar leisurely; no Coagulum will precipitate the bottom, but abstract a part, and Evaporate it, than what remains in the bottom will be like little stones. Or, to rectified Salt of Tartar pour Spirit of Vitriol, abstract it, only drawing of the Phlegm; repeat th● so long, until the Spirit of Vitriol, after distillation he intires and wholly freed from all its Acrimony. Note: If Salts of Vegetables exceedingly well cleansed and purged from all Impurities, be dissolved in proper distilled water, and afterwards joined with them best Spirit of Vitriol, and in the preparation process made, as is even now declared, an excellent digesting, yea almost a proper purging Powder may be prepared, which in Fevers, and other Diseases will be most profitable. (g) Seldom by Vomiting, unless the Ventricle abound with corrupt Humours. (h) If with Extraction or Rosin of Scammony it be mixed, or impregnated with Tincture of the same. See Praxi of our Edition. (i) This is useless, the drops can scarcely be so retained. (k) Viz. Of Nature and Potentials. pomell See Libavius synt. tom. 1. page 353. where he with vehemency instances this place, to uphold his own custom thereby. (m) This observation is not necessary. (n) In Chronical, and Diuturnal Diseases. oh Rather in one. lordship Or more, and sometimes to 14 days. cue It needs not. razors By the Bohemian-tartar is understood a certain obstruction, for where obctruction is, there also is Bohemian-tartar, as some think, others think the contrary. (f) ℞. Of Hen-broth 10 spoonfuls, heat it in a Porringer over a gentle fire, add a convenient Dose of Vitriolate Bohemian-tartar, and with a Silver Spoon continued stirring it till it be dissolved, and the Broth be made sharp. Also to tender it more pleasant, add a little Oil of Cinnamon. To this universal Digestive of equal virtue is Cream, or Crystals of Bohemian-tartar, which formerly by Quercetanus was called by this name. Beguinus in Tyrocinio calls it essential Salt of Tartar. The Man●er of preparing it, is thus: The most white crude Bohemian-tartar, grossly bruised, and very well washed in simple water, until all the Impurities be removed, and the Powder remain very white without any filth; must afterwards be put in a large Earthen Pan, and covered a hands breadth with clear Fountain water, and boiled a little, till it seem to be covered all over with a Skin, than it must be removed from the fire, and set in a cool place, where the Crystals leisurely will appear, which must afterwards be removed and collected, together with the little stones, which under the water cleave to the sides of the Pan, these, when dried, must all be reduced to powder: (this Cream is very profitable for such, as with difficulty purge by the inferior parts.) This boiling and collection of the Skin and Crystals must be●r peated often, till a sufficient quantity be gathered. This is a Principal Deoppilative, for, by the Tartars acting in the Spleen, and Mesentery Veins, the Belly is kept soluble, the Dose must be often repeated. In all other Virtues, it is equivalent to Vitriolate Tartar. Outwardly Unctions must be adhibited thus: ℞. Oil of Capersʒj, Oil of Violets ℥ ss. Powder of Harts-torgue, and Bindeweed of eachʒj, Saffron ℈ ss, white Wax a convenient quantity. Make the Unguent. But if the Ostruction be Contumacious, a Plaster made of Ammoniack, dissolved in Vinegar of Squills, and spread upon Leather, must be applied. For these do wonderfully dissolve Obstructions, and help the diseased. See Praxin of our Edition, page— (t) Of Onions, Stawberies, or Saxifrage. (u) Or ℈ j (w) Orʒiiij. (x) By repeating it Morning, Noon, and Evening, for many days together, the Cure is happily effected, Especially if ℈ i of Spirit of Tartar be added. See below of Spirit of Tartar Tit. 5. of Diaphoreticks. (y) Viz. Confirmed. (z) Of the Root, which is of Excellent use in the Dropsy. (aa) It must be often repeated, till the Disease decline. (bb) At the precise time, according to the Versicle. Luna vetus veteres, Juvenes nova Luna repurgat. (cc) Especial in tedious Fevers, and in the Cachexy, and such distempers as incline to the Dropsy. Also in Melancholy and Phlegmatic Fevers it may be given with Oximel, or Borage water. It is not judged convenient for Choleric persons. (dd) Viz. Hypochondriack. (ee) Of Harts-tongue, Binde-need, and Flowers of Linum. It will be very properly mixed with Leaves of Galyopsis. Galyopsis is a Specific in affects of the Spleen: I believe it to be Malzatella, or yellow Archangel. See Praxin of our Edition, page ff Dose rather from ℈ j to ℈ ij. II Vomitories. TO incite Vomiting, Antimonial, Vittiolate, and Helleborine (a) Faculties are of singular use, for these leave no depraved matter in the Ventricle, but all (b) impurities do eradicate (c). A most Excellent Vomitory of Hellebore, is described by the Famous Physician Conradinus, in lib. of Ungarick Fevers: In this place we treat of Vitriol; and a little after follow the preparations of Antimony. (a) White Hellebore. (b) That is, all Humours. (c) The process of Conradinus his Vomotory is thus; For in the said Book it is found imperfect. ℞. Root of Bryony, and Showbread, of each ℥ ij, white Hellebore ℥ j These Roots being first very well washed, and afterwards dried in the shade, reduce to Powder, pour upon it Spirit of Wine, to cover it 2 or 3 singers. Set it in Balneo for certain days in Digestion, than distil it by Alembeck with gentle heat; this being done, take out the Feces, dry them, and reduce to Powder, upon which again pour the Spirit of Wine before distilled of, and leave it for some time in a hot place, the Glass being exceedingly well closed, and afterwards filter it. This is the true Vomitory of Conradinus. It's use is thus. Cut of the extremes of 2 or 3 Feathers, which moisten in this water for a little time, these, thus imbibed, immerge in a draught of Malmsy, or other rich Wine. Afterwards give the sick to drink of the Wine, the Feathers being first wrung out into it, and he will vomit freely. Gilla (a) of Theophrastus, or, Salt of Vitriol. Crystals of Vitriol, prepared of Copper or Iron (as a little after is described in the Stomachal Specific) resolved in the acid Phlegm (b) which first comes of in the Distillation of Common Vitriol, and together circulated for 8 days. Of this circulate Liquor is given from ℈ i to ʒss. or ℈ ij (c). This Liquor far more Efficatious, and Commodiously operates, than the Salt of common Vitriol, or Goslariensis, by what means soever (d) extracted from the Caput Mortuum. (a) This is called Gilla by Paracelsus in lib. of Natural things, Chapt. 8. where he Treats of the Faculties of Crude Vitriol, and Colchotharis, (otherwise it is called Der roth Peinty,) Grilla rather than Gilla, this seems to be a name secretly given to Vitriol: But the Liquor of Vitriol, which is so excellent in those great Affects of the Brain, as Vertigo, Frenzy, Mania, etc. In 3 and 4. Chap. 2. he calls an Arcanum, which is Extracted of Gilla. Whether it be called, by this, or the other name, it matters not: For, without doubt, Paracelsus, in the former place understood Crude Vitriol, because another different Species may be made of Mars and Venus. Also the Dose by him perscribed, is only 6 Comets, that is, 3 Drops, which perhaps make 1 grain and ●, which he saith must be repeated, if Vomiting he not procured by the former. Therefore this Dose of our Author is too great, and is only proper for Crude Vitriol often washed, and exhibited in water of the lesser Century, which chief hath Emetic operations: but in Vitriol dissolved, and Chrystallised, the same Dose must be used as is prescribed by Paracelsus. Sharp Phlegm of Vitriol. (b) Acid and Aromatic Phlegm of Vitriol: That which is in the following manner prepared, is best. ℞. Of the best blue Vitriol a convenient quantity, distil of the Phlegm by Alembeck in Ashes, so as none of the Spirits may ascend with it: the same Phlegm again pour upon the Caput Mortuum, often cohobate it, and the seventh time urge it a little more strongly. This water acquires to itself a delightful Odour, especially if after the last distillation, it be for some time circulated with moderate heat. It is otherwise an Arcanum, in pain of the Head, and Epilepsy, if half a spoonful be taken in the morning fasting, and late at night, by itself: It also kindly opens the Belly. With this Phlegm, Gilla of Paracelsus, and Vomitive Vitriol, may more rightly be administered. Note: In exhibiting Vitriolate Vomitories, care must be taken not to give it in the Asthma, and other Affects of the Breast. For Crude Vitriol is venomous, causing the Asthma, and oftentimes by Suffocation Death itself. Such as use Crude Vitriol for recovering hoarse Speech, are at length afflicted with grievous Diseases caused thereby. (c) It is seldom given above ℈ j (d) For these extracted Salts are rarely efficacious. But the Salt of Vitriols, which is extracted only from the Caput Mortuum, out of which flowers of Sulphur by Sublimation are elevated, of which we hereafter treat, in the Pestilential Specific, exhibited with Fennel- water, or Wine, from 6. grains to 8. or 10. doth very easily procure Vomiting, sometimes purges downwards, and sometimes by Sweatman White (a) Vomitive Vitriol. Or, Dissolve white Vitriol in Rain-water, and Evaporate it, till it (b) appear all over crusted, afterwards set it for four days in a cold place, and it will begin to Chrystallise (c), gather the Crystals, and again evaporate the Water as before: this labour, by Coagulating, and Dissolving, must be repeated the third time exactly: Lastly, proceed three times in the same manner with Rose-water. Which being done, dry the Crystals over a gentle heat, and they will spontaneously become a white powder. This is a Lenitive Vomitory, and a kindly (d) purger of the Brain. Use and D●se of Gilla and Salt of Vitriol. If of Gilla, ℈ j must be taken (e) with Wine, this doth (f) speedily procure Vomiting, whereby the Stomach is unburthened, and the natural Vigour preserved, and no detriment at all procured thereby (g). In Fevers (h). In Maw-worms (i). In all kinds of Infirmities of the Ventricle (k). In Salt Defluxions. In Synovia: here ʒj. may be exhibited in a (l) Draught of Beer. In the Pest. (m). In Dolours of the Back, ʒss. in hot Wine (n). It helps in cure of green-Wounds, if continually (oh) for four mornings together, ʒss. be taken in hot Beer. Dose of either from ℈ j to ℈ ij. with respect to Sex lordship, and Complexion. The Salt may be mixed with Sugar-Candy, and (cue) afterwards dissolved in Fennel-water, and given hot. Also it may be given in Flesh-broath, in a draught of Beer, or (r) Wine, in Water mixed with Honey, or in conserve of Roses. In Children for the Worms, 4, 5, or 8. grains, may be exhibited in a spoonful of Malmsey-Wine. This Medicament operates variously, viz. (s) by Vomiting, by Siege, also sometimes it procures Sweats, and causes Sleep. (a) By the Germans it is called Salitzstein over Augenstrein, from its use in Affects of the Eyes. (b) Swimming a top. (c) This is difficultly done. (d) Because it purges all Fluxions. (e) Rich-wine, a little rectified with infusion of Galangal, or Nutmegs. (f) Not always because Natures are divers. (g) This is very much to be doubted, for, Experience provet, that this Gilla, or Vomitory, doth exceedingly hurt the sight, yea so, as in some, who have very often used it, their sight hath been plainly lost. (h) With Water of the lesser Century, Cardu. Bened. and Endive. (i) With Water of St. Johns-wort, Tansy, and a Decoction of Hartshorn. (k) In Water of Majoran, Betony, and Melissa. pomell Wine is hurtful in Synovia, but Beer, by reason of the Hops and Barley, (the Decoction whereof, may also be outwardly applied,) by a Specific property, is very beneficial. (m) With Water of Cardu. Bened. and Meadow-sweet; a Suffumigation of Vitriol very much corrects the Air. (n) Wine is not very convenient, by reason of the Fever, which for the most part is want to attend Dolours of the Reinss, from whence Dolours of the Back are occasioned: But if no Fever be, it may be given in Wine, otherwise in Fennel-water. oh If so be the bones be not also hurt. lordship This Dose, in urgent necessity, may in eight or ten days be doubled or trebled. Also it may be as often repeated. cue Such is a Penotum, thus made ℞. Salt of Vitriolʒss. dissolve it in Convenient water, add a sufficient quantity of Sugar-Candy, filter it, and give it the sick blood warm, it will 'cause Vomiting without Dolour. razors In the Epilepsy, it must be given in water of Flowers of Peony or Missletoe. In Suffocation of the Matrix in Water of Mug-wort, or Buglosse-wine; for by its sharpness, it repels the putrilaginous vapours of the Matrix. In Poisons, it is given in Water of St. Johns-wort impregnated with tincture of Saffron. (s) Not with respect to the Medicament, but by reason of the disparity of Subjects. Aqua Benedicta. Martin Ruland the Father, in his Century of Emperical Curations, very often mentions his Aqua Benedicta, which he also calls Vomitory and Ruptory, and in Century 5. Curate. 5.95. he saith, it is compounded of Crocus of Metals; of which the quantity of a Pea, being macerated in Water, Wine, Beer, or Methegline; of which infusion afterwards; or else boiled in these Liquors) being strained is given to drink from ℥ ss, to ℥ ij. What this Crocus of Metals is, or how prepared, very many have eagerly desired to know, What is this Crocus of Metals. even to this day; whence Commentaries made by divers, have been extant thereabout, who have also been of Different Opinions. See Josephus Quercetanus in Pharmacopoea Chap. 7. in the end de Aquis. Also in Alexicacum Tyrocinium Chymicum Chap. 12. lib. 2. which is published with my Notes communicated to Dr. Beguinus. Also Libavius in either Treatise, and others. This is certain, it is prepared of Antimony, or Stibium, (which Quercetanus calls Saturnine Magnesia) but how, or in what manner, they do not all agreed. Libavius in his second Treatise, sets down a manual Description of Ruland's Crocus of Metals, but it is lame and unprofitable for Aqua Benedicta, and therefore lesle useful for Libavius himself, that great Chemical Practitioner. It is true there was a process of Ruland's the Son, taken out of [his] seventh Disputation, which was in my custody, and (being by theft obtained) was afterwards by Libavius vended for the Father's invention. Among the many forms, or methods of operating, most exquisite of all, is this which follows, being very often approved by use, but it requires an expert Artificer and diligent Preparer Preparation of Crocus of Metals. ℞ Pure Nitre, well cleansed from all impurities a pound or two: Of Antimony a like quantity: First, with very gentle heat make the Nitre flow in an Iron Pan, but so, as the Pan be not vehement hot, or any ways read; remove it from the fire, and add the Antimony exceedingly well reduced to Powder. If they suffer themselves to mix without inflammation and noise, it will be very well. If otherwise, forbear a little, till the Nitre be come to a convenient coolness, at first pour on the Powder very leisurely, afterwards it will abide a more hasty commixtion; but you must be sure to stir these very well with an Iron Spittle continually. When all these are exactly mixed, set fire of the whole with a live Coal, or rather read hot Iron; when it makes a noise the Crocus of Metals is prepared. The Antimony thus elaborated, is left very like to a Crocus. Use of Crocus of Metals. The Use, and Dose is general, from six grains to twelve, macerated, and in urgent necessity boiled, with Water, Wine, Beer, Methegline, or any other Liquor, which may be convenient for the Disease, whereto it is applied: of which Solution, or Decoction, may be taken from ℥ ss. to ℥ ij. either hot or cold. It is called Aqua Benedicta, because with the greatest safety it may be given to the Sick even in Diseases uncureable, either by itself, or mixed with other Liquors, as is declared by Ruland himself, and verified by daily Experience. 1. It is given, in Dolours of the head, often occasioned by Impurities of the Ventricle, with Water of bugloss, Verveine and Betony. 2. In the Epilepsy, with Water of Peony, Flowers of Tilia, black Cherries, and conserve of Lavender. 3. In the Bastard, and Real Plourisy, with Water of Carduus Maria, Cardu. Bened. and Rhoeados. 4. In Inveterate Coughs, Asthma, Inflammation of the Lungs, and Quinsey, with Water of Violets, Coltsfoot, and Hyssop. 5. In Hypochondriac Melancholy, with Water of Maidenhair, or a Decoction of Ceterach. 6. In all Affects of the Ventricle, with Water of Mint, and Wormwood. 7. In all Fevers, especially Quotidians, and intermitting Tertians, with Water of Century Minor, ●ardu. Bened. Succory and Sow-thistle. 8. In the Fist, where from the beginning Vomits are necessary, with Water of Meadow-sweet, Cardu. B●ned. Asn-leaves, Angelina, Scorzonera, Goats-ear. 9 In preservation from the Gout, and all its Species, with Water of wild Betony. 10. In all coagulation of blood, in what part soever of Man's Body, Before Suppuration. if not Suppurated, with Water of Chervill and the lesser Comfry. These Vomitories aught to be given in the beginning of a Disease. Moreover, the use of this is excellent in Clysters: For if ʒss. or ʒj. of Crocus of Metals, be macerated, or boiled in appropriate Water, or Wine, and this, when strained, be mixed with a sufficient quantity of Decoction of emollient Simples to make a Clyster, it will be very commodious. See Quercetanus, chap. 7. Lastly, of Crocus of Metals may be prepared a famous Ophthalmick Water; of which see Quercetanus in the same place. Dr. Hartmanus his Aqua Benedicta. In Medicinal use, where Vomitories are chief necessary, the Water, which, according to Rulana's institution, I call blessed, is of singular use; of which, in his Physical Centurys he makes such frequent mention. The preparation of which I described the last Summer, in Tyrocinium Chymicum (set forth by Gluckradius) explained by me, in the twelfth Chapter, entitled Of Liver of Antimony. Here therefore the same may properly be transferred. I have also used this in my Physical Practice, and ingeniously confess, in Diseases requiring the use hereof, nothing hath been more familiarly used by me; moreover, praised be God for his Divine Benediction, which, I may truly say, hath always attended me in exhibiting this most noble Medicine. Yet of equal Virtue to this, is a Simple infusion of Glass of Antimony by itself, without any other addition, either of Fluor, or Borax, or any other thing whatsoever, prepared in white Rhenish-wine. Briefly thus ℞ ℥ j or ℥ ij. of Glass of Antimony, infuse it in 3. lib. or 4. lib. of Wine, in a Glass firmly closed, set it for a certain time in the Sun, until the Liquor be tinged with a Citrine colour: afterwards filter it, What kinds of Diseases are cured by Vomiting. and keep it in a Glass exactly stopped. The use of this is from ℈ j to ℈ iij. or ℈ v. at most, given in distilled appropriate Water; this is usually given to provoke Vomiting with very good success, especially in Diseases which, neither will, nor can, be otherwise cured, than by Vomiting: Such are Coughs, Pleurisys, Quinsys, want of Appetite, inordinate Belchings, and infinite others, which are harboured in the first Region of the Belly. Moreover, this is wondered, in infusing of Glass of Antimony with Wine, that the repeating the infusion once or twice, doth not exhausted its emetic Virtue, An admirable property in Glass of Antimony. but it may be infused again, and again, almost ad infinitum, and still applied as at first, for it is not plainly discernible, at lest very little, to lose of its former Virtue. Where its Cathartick force consists. Whence it is sufficiently manifest, that its Cathartick property, is more especially placed in the Spiritual Substantiality, than in the Corporality: The Spirits being the Administrators, and Effecters of these Operations. When as this powder of Glass of Antimony shall, by very often Infusing, be rendered more slow in Operation, if it be dried and again melted into Glass, it afresh, by infusion, recovers its pristine virtue, and so may perpetually be of use. Which I thought good to signify to the Ingenious. But I require, A Caution as indeed I always did, that as these things are diligently and exquisitely prepared, they also with Prudence, and great Circumspection may be Administered; because they are evident and swift in Operation, therefore they require the greater knowledge in exhibiting Moreover, there is also a Syrup confected of Aqua Bened. in like cases familiarly used by me: its preparation is thus. Dr. Hartman's Vomitive Syrup. ℞. Glass of Antimony, or Crocus of Antimony (for either of them will serve, being of like virtue,) impregnated with a tincture, as is showed above, ℥ vj. of odoriferous Rose-water ℥ ss. Powder of Cinnamon ʒij. Leave these for four and twenty hours in a hot place, afterwards strain it, in which, when strained, dissolve of most white Sugar ℥ viij. Boyl it to a convenient Consistency, and according to Art make a Syrup. Dose Dose from ʒj. to ʒij. or ʒiij. If need be a spoonful, with a little Hen-broth, or other Flesh-broath, boiled with a piece of Bread, and supped up a little after the taking it; this should also be done in exhibiting the former Aqua Bened. With this Dose of Syrup, Use Dolours of the Colic tending to a Paresin, are happily removed; by the same means, Suffocative Catarrhs, which for the most part descend to the Heart, and Lungs, are wonderfully exterminated: Especially if, after this, with respect to the Constitution, the Flux of the head be stopped and the Brain Comforted. Note: Observation That either of these Medicaments in divers Bodies, variously operates; yet for the most part it purges by the Superior parts, sometimes also in the same Body by the Inferior, or else only by Siege, without vomiting; Sometimes Sweats are provoked, together with other purge, and sometimes alone. Cautions in exhibiting Aqua Benedicta, and others in this place exceeding necessary. 1. There are two sorts that need relief by Vomiting, which are not alike able to ●ear it: Some who easily vomit, having a strong Stomach, whose passages of the Breast are large and wide, their Head sound, accustomed to Vomiting, and in whom the sickly matter easily comes upward. There are others, straight Breasted, who by Pysicians are called 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, weak and wanting strength, and who very difficultly Vomit; also such as are obnoxious to Cephalalgia, Haemorthagia, Suffusion of the Eyes, Diseases of the Lungs, Swoon, and Suffocation of the Matrix; such must not rashly be provoked to Vomit; which 〈◊〉- chemists and Empirics, too often do; and audaciously and wickedly sport themselves in other's ruin. 3. When the Physician is about to exhibit Aqua Benedicta, and other Vomitories, 〈◊〉 ●ld accurately consider circumstances; that he give not too much or too little; that it be seasonably administered; that, that be not first done which should be list, etc. 4. The most convenient time to exhibit Vomitories, is in the increase of the Moon: for than the humours ripen and swell, which safely and easily are excluded by Vomiting. 5. The Sick in time of Vomiting must keep himself very warm, and foment his Vitals with hot clothes: Lastly, by taking cold, gripping in the Guts, to 〈◊〉 seen, is procured. 6. Beer must not be given presently after taking the Von●, but after the sick hath vomited once or twice, it may. For otherwise the Vomitory force is hindered, not increased. 7. When the evil is pretty well come up, and bitter matter doth also come forth: 〈◊〉 may more largely be given, and toward the end to wash the stomach, and that the remaining evil may the better be expelled. 8. But the Beer must be bloodwarm, for so it causes nauseousness; not hot because therein the stomach takes delight; neither must Wine be given. 9 A draught of sharp Broth is very beneficial, if it be very seasonably exhibited. For sharp things 'cause the Relics of evil to precipitate the inferior parts, and are afterwards expelled thereby. 10. In Choleric Natures, the Choler being last vomited, must not be suddenly stopped, not permitted to abide, and gather again in the stomach, but daily part thereof must be expelled, either by repeating the Vomitory, or by exhibiting precipitating Purges, or Diuretics, not Volatile, or Spirituous, but such as are sharp and salt, as Wormwood-wine, Infusion of Wormwood, Bindeweed, Carduus Bened. Scena, Rhubarb, Century. 11. In the use of Vomitories, the sick must not sleep too soon, especially in such Bodies as abound with Choler, lest by sleep the Choler ascend to the Brain. Yet when the sick have sufficiently vomited, sleep may commodiously be used. 12. When strength is decayed by Vomiting, hot Wine, as a confortative may safely be given; with some drops of Oil of Cloves applied warm with a Linnen-cloth to the bottom of the stomach. 13. After Vomiting Confortatives are required, especially such as be sharp. In this case excellent is Coral fermented, and mixed with Conserve of Roses. 14. The sick, by intervals, may eat a piece of the upper crust of Bread toasted, and macerated for a quarter of an hour in Wine, or Beer, or any other Broth; and in case of abundance of Choler, it will be best to sprinkle Nutmeg, and Cinnamon upon the Tost. 15. If Vomiting, after the exhibiting these, be too inordinate, the present remedy is a draught of Milk boiled with Bread, or a spoonful of Syrup of Mastic, with Spirit of the same, or else old Treacle; Or apply a plaster of a crust of Bread to the stomach, or a Cataplasm of Ferment and Mint. If these be not sufficiently efficacious, the present and infallible remedy is, to give a Dose of Laudanum Opiate. Other Vomitories see Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition, Page III A Resolving Mundefying Cathartick of greater virtue, than such as are of Scammony and Coloquintida (a). Observations. 1. EVery Laxative, according to Paracelsus, hath-three principal properties, viz. it frees wearied Nature, by Evacuation, and comforts it when debilitated, also it mitigates (b). 2. Purgations, which infer dangerous Symptoms, from the venomous Relics (c) of Proprieties, and cause dejection of natural Vigour, must always be avoided. 3. In the true method of Purging, (in which we esteem not the number of dejections or abundance; power and excellency of faculties, but rather respect the removing the Roots, and Impurities of Diseases, by remitting Symptoms and strengthening Nature) we judge Remedies have performed their Office, when either by absolute (d) Consumption, or sensible Excretion they take away Impurities, whether Urine, Dolours, or Dejection be moved thereby. 4. Catharticks, operate not according to the force of the quality, (e) viz. of Hear, Cold, Dryness, and Moisture, but by an occult Propriety, and Specific form; namely a propriety of the whole substance, which by the impulse of heat, and incitement of the Celestial power, expels the humour familiar, and affinity to itself, by Excretion. 5. In Diseases Chronical, (f) Critical and of long continuance, not Purgations, but Arcanums (g) must be used, for these are not cured, but by Spagirick degrees (h). 6. In Chronical Diseases, if Purgations be instituted, they must be done slowly, leisurely, and with time. 7. Although strong, and violent Medicaments, must not rashly be used, not the Body be inconsiderately moved, as Plato advises in Timaeum, (i) and long before him Hypocrates, who refused to cure Democritus his Friend and Familiar, with Hellebore, and such like, affirming, that no Medicament was solutive, that did not in some measure participate of the force and substance of human Bodies: And for this cause Avicen rightly saith, Medicines (k), although they be not venomous, yet pomell, to take them, may be troublesome to Nature: Nevertheless the now fixed roots of Diseases require Antimonial, Vitriolate, and Mercurial Purgations; we should do well (m) to abstain from these, Intemperance the Nurse of Physicians. unless a better and more harmless (n) way of preparing them were found out, were it not by the Intemperance of this present Age, which despise our Forefathers Frugality, we are compelled, and also invited to the use thereof. (a) Mercurials and Antimonials rather, but Purgations of Scammony, and Coloquintida, are useful. (b) Both Disease and Symptoms. (c) Or, not removed, or not corrected. (d) Universal. (e) The only quality of the Cathartick is not communicated by the Liquour of Infusion, but is resident, and settled in a certain peculiar Substance, which accompanies the purging property, and every Operation. 1. It may be questioned, touching the subject of the purging faculty, wherein it consists? Not in the quality alone, because that moves the faculty, Where the Subject of the parging faculty consists. and is in separated Elements: So are the Elements of Wine, burning Fire, or ●ery Air, Phlegmatic water, and Terrestrial Salt of Bohemian-tartar, of which conjoined the Substance of the Wine consists, by the propriety of temperament it is moderately bot, viz. it heats, but inflames not. But this fire is in the Spirit or separated Air, wherein is no temperateness, but is a pure quality; such as is found in fire itself. Therefore this faculty is not at all in a Temperament: for Temperament is a connexion of many Contraries. It therefore is in some Hypopatical principle or in Salt, Sulphur, and Mercury: it is rather in Mercurial Salt, than in others, this appears in purging Extracts made with Spirit of Vinegar. For these do not equally purge with extracts otherwise made, for example, Sulphur when extracted with Spirit of Vinegar, hath a remaining Salt: but the Diaphoretick force of Sulphur must be extracted with Spirit of Wine. 2. It may be also questioned, how these purging Medicaments operate? 1. * 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, they attract the humours according the Sentence of Galen. 2. They excite the expulsive faculty faculty. 3. By reason of Similitude of Substance, they do either in quantity, or quality, How these purging Medicines aperate. augment the humours, with which, Nature being overburthened, endeavours expulsion. 4. Or else Solution, with its Mercurial Virtues, attended with Arsenical, Antimonial Spirits, is appointed to perform this office. (f) In which, Purgations are of no force. (g) Specific Medicaments, Spagirically prepared. (h) Operations. (i) Almost at the end of its 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. (k) To wit, more strong purgations. pomell In the total. (m) Viz. From such as are Crude and not rightly prepared. (n) Chemical. Mineral Turbith (a). Because, among sundry most excellent purging Medicaments, of which we in this place treat, we have first pitched our intentions upon Mercury, the impurities of which although they be very deeply (b) mixed, yet by an ingenuous preparation may be removed (c); we shall proceed in describing the use thereof. It is hitherto vulgarly thought the Hermetick Philosophers, only used this Mercury as a Servant, (d) and fugitive Slave: neither can it be judged, that any one doth understand by their Philosophical Write, that they without any detriment would drink this Mercury. The true Philosophic, and most noble Lympha, rarely discovers herself to many, nor will she attend upon any but true Philosophers. Although she be sought of many, yet very few there be that found her. In Cabalistical Philosophy, this is denoted by the Virgin Mary (as our Saviour is denoted by the Ferment of Medicine), because they affirm that she, before, in, and after the Birth, was always a pure Virgin. But to our Medicinal Institution. This Vulgar (e) Mercury in a certain preparation, dose, and mixture, becomes a divine (f) Medicine, and in very many Diseases, far more efficaciously operates, (if it may be believed to be the same,) than that purified Panacea of former times, (g) which is prepared of powder of native Cinnabar, (h) most finely beaten, with Saffron, and Shell-fish mixed; in the trial of which, by applying a small part to the fire, I have very many times found, the crude Mercury to ascend in a fume, which hath whitened a piece of Gold Coin. In preparing Mercury, divers ways have been experimented by Chemical Practitioners: Some of which (and not evilly) have endeavoured to perform it by Spirit of common Salt Aquafortis, and Oil of Vitriol, others by itself, or with Flints, which is done in (i) length of time. (a) Every purging Medicament which is made of Mercury, With many Chemists Turbith, or Turpetum is nothing else, but precipitate Mercury. (b) Moore opinion, than really so in itself. (c) By a dexterous hand joined with legitimate Operation; these are the words of Severinus in Idea Medicinae. (d) Because it is used for preparation of Gold. (e) That which is brought from Spain, or Hungaria is best. There is some brought from Poland, which is too waterish, and is far inferior to the Spanish. The best Mercury is thus known, A Trial of the best Mercury. putʒj. of it in a pure Silver Spoon, and over Coals let it evaporate, if it leave a yellow or white spot in the Spoon, it is certainly good: but that which blacks the Spoon, aught to be purged, before it be applied to medicinal use. (f) It cannot commodiously be mixed with Conserve, Caution. because without some chewing it can hardly be taken; all precipitates chewed hurt the Teeth. (g) Anwaldinus had the true Panacea, Panacea of Anwaldinus. which he exhibited, it was indeed made by another, of whom he received it, and brought it with him out of Italy, and with the same he cured many grievous Diseases. Afterwards, that at length the true Panacea might not be wholly lost, he compounded another Medicine, which Crollius speaks of, and to it added a small part of the true Panacea, by which means the said Medicine is said to participate of the virtues of the true Panacea. (h) Minium. (i) The precipitation of Mercury with Flints, is with ℥ ij. or ℥ iij. at most, with almost 2●, of small stones like Beans, which must be so long retained in a fire of Sand, until by its often Circulations, it at length be plainly precipitated, and stick to the Flints, from which the Mercury may be separated, by shaking the stones together. Dose from four grains to six. In Precipitating Mercury, there is not a more secure and commodious way, than this following. Precipitate Mercury. ℞ Mercury well purified ½ ss (a) upon it pour rectified Oil of Sulphur, (b) per Campane, (for this Oil, before all other corrosive Oils, and far more powerfully, than Oil of Vitriol, (c) precipitates and coagulates it, so as it will endure the stronger (d) fire) this Composition for two days digest in Sand, afterwards by Retort fortified with Luting (e) leisurely distil (f) it, the Liquor that comes of, again pour on, and repeat this the third time. The fourth time there may be again poured on a little fresh Oil of Sulphut, (g) and about the end, increase the fire that the Retort may wax hot, and in distilling so abstract it, as by the Distillation the Mercury may be (h) precipitated into a white Mass. Afterwards break the Vessel, (i) and take out the matter, and upon a Marble grind it very well, than with distilled Rain-water hot, wash away its Saltness diligently in a Glass with a wide mouth: work it very well for four hours together, see it be all well under the water, before you pour it of: This edulcoration must be so often repeated, till no saltness be perceived in the water poured on, and the Mercury remain converted to a most yellow-powder, (k) which afterwards, being first dried, put it to a Phial with a long 〈◊〉 which must be closed with Bombace, and placed over a most vehement (pomell) fire in Sand to digest for eight days, if it hap any of the Mercury be not sufficiently precipitate, it will spontaneously sublime itself in the neck of the Glass, which afterwards, with an Iron Ring heat read hot, break of, and the upper part in which the affixed crude Mercury sticks, warily and gently take of, but the mass remaining in the bottom take out, and upon it thrice burn Spirit of Wine, afterwards carefully put it up for use. Thus prepared it may securely be inwardly given. I have sometimes precipitated Amalgamas of Gold and Silver, apart, for two years, and although it was reduced to a perfect read Powder, yet it was not at all duly fixed, nor could it, without further preparation, be safely applied to medicinal use. Who so would prepare a precipitate of this kind, by Amalgamations, in three or four Months, with the adhibiting of due proportion of fire, (m) he will see fair shoots, like unto Cypress growing in the Glass, (n) and by often taking out the matter and grinding it, he will have by the violence of the Fire an Earthy-matter, (oh) which afterwards by Oil of Sulphur, as abovesaid, may be precipitated, (lordship) and fixed, into a yellow powder. Observations. 1. A sign that it is well precipitated is, if it be strongly (cue) stirred with Gold, and the Gold be not at all made white thereby, as is want to be when it is only touched with crude Mercury. 2. It is not needful that it be altogether fixed, (razors) for so it loses its purging Virtue. 3. There is no precipitate which may not be reduced, (s) if it be plainly fixed, it cannot operate in man's Body, (t) by reason of its Crudity, (thou) it performs its Operations. Virtues. Mercury (w) is the Balsam of Nature, in which is an incarnative virtue, whereby it wonderfully restores and purifies the microcosmick Body (x) infected with Lues venerea: for when the whole mass of blood all over the body is corrupted and infected with Seminarys of many Diseases, than these Mettalicks, (y) ratified like fire, acquire such force of penetrating, that they pass through the whole habit of the Body. 1. It is a Remedy against Infirmities caused by putrefaction of humours, and in desperate Diseases, (z) there is not any found that more speedily yields relief. 2. It drives out all vicious humours and defluxions (aa) of the Brain. 3. It purifies the blood in the Veins, and the marrow (bb) in the Bones. 4. In the Dropsy it is an appropriate Remedy, for it hath an Expulsive virtue (cc). 5. In the Gout, it is given with Pills of Ruffus, (dd) and Oil of Honey. 6. In the Pleurisy, with a specific Vehicle (ee). 7. It is excellent against Poisons and Scabs (ff). 8. In all Fevers, continual, and intermitting, with Pills of Ruffus, always adding four or five drops of Oil of Vitriol. 9 It is a general Remedy in Lues-venerea, (gg) which of the most grievous Lues is worthily called the only 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉: for it heals, and eradicates all venereal Ulcers, and such like Defluxions, by re-iterating the Dose. 10. In the Jaundice (hh) nothing more excellent. 11. It is also given in the Pest, with Pestilential Pills of Rufsus. 12. In Malignant, (two) and Ferid Ulcers, mixed with purging Ointments. Paracelsus in curing Lues-venerea, exhibited it with Electuary of juice of Roses, and Phaedro with Spirit of Bohemian-tartar, most happily removed Venereal tumours. Heuserus p. m. (kk) affirmed to me, that he, in his most frequent exhibiting thereof, never found any detriment to ensue, unless sometimes in Choleric vomitings the sick have complained of Dolour, and sometimes of some heat in the throat, and mouth, which presently by applying a Gargarism, (ll) or if in the throat, by the use of Terra Sigillata, was removed. Dose and Use. From 3, 4, 5, to 6. grains especially in strong bodies. It is given with appropriate Pills (mm). In Dolours of the Head, with Pills of Cochium. In Dolours of the Arms, with Pills of Hermodactyls (nn). Or mixed with purging Extracts. It better operates in Juice of Liquorsh, than in Treacle: It is also given in Conserve of Roses, (oo) or Sugar of Roses, or it may be swallowed in a piece of white Bread, with a little Wine, drunk after the swallowing it. (a) Purification of Mercury is described below, in Arcanum corallinum. The same may be done with a lixivium of Calxvive, and Ashes of Hearts-ease, or else, a Lixivium of Ashes of Sopewort. The like is performed by distilled Vinegar, and common Salt, by often stirring the Mercury in them, and often washing it from its filth, by changing the Liquors. See my Notes in Tyrocinium Chymicum of Beguinus, set forth by Gluckradius, lib. 2. cap. 13. Yet better, and more convenient is the instituted Purgations following. A most excellent Purgation of Mercury. ℞ Crude Mercury, what quantity you please, in a long Glass no part cut of, pour on the best Spirit of Wine, that it may cover it two fingers; afterwards between your hands shake it very well together, diligently minding to keep the Orifice of the Glass well stopped, with your thumb; and you will see all the Mercutial blackness, separated in the Spirit of Wine, and to the sides of the Vessel; the Spirit of Wine, infected with this foulness, pour of, and pour on fresh Spirit of Wine, and as before by shaking separate the remaining blackness. Repeat the operation till the blackness be wholly removed, which in some Mercuries, (which are very foul) is almost a fourth part of their weight: Draw of the Spirit of Wine, by distillation in Balneo, leaving the blackness in the bottom. This Spirit of Wine, as also others thus used, carefully keep. By this purgation, the Mercury as a witness of its purity, famously discovers itself, in a most bright and perfect Celestial Colour. But the blackness must not be wholly thrown away, for it is useful in kill Lice and Worms, and may be used in a Girdle to that purpose, or as shall be otherwise thought fit. (b) How Oil of Sulphur per Campane is made, is described in Tyrocinium Chymicum, etc. lib. 2. cap. 4. Entitled, Spirit of Sulphur. (c) For Sulphur, seems to have more apt Spirits for precipitation, which is a certain kind of sixation. Yet equally sufficient is Spirit of Vitriol; for it wants not power of fixing. Spirit of Vitriol and Sulphur differ not. Therefore Spirit of Vitriol and Spirit of Sulphur are almost one, and the same: for from the same sharp principle, Mercurial Vitriols are derived. (d) After absolute precipitation. (e) That needs not. (f) With gentle heat. (g) In a new and excellently well luted Retort. (h) May be left. (i) With an Iron ring read hot, or with Sulphureal threads (k) It will presently wax yellow, where the Water is poured on. pomell Not very vehement, lest it again flow. (m) As is taught in Tyrocinium Chymicum, etc. cap. 19 lib. 2. Entitled, Another precipitation of Mercury. (n) Viz. from the Amalgama itself. oh Remaining in the bottom. lordship Other and various precipitates may hereto be transferred from Tyrocinium, etc. lib. 2. cap. 13. Also there is a famous precipitate described in Disputa. Chymicotechn. by Rhenan in Lib. Solis è puteo emergentis, etc. Thesi. 120. page 34 and 35. of the same Book. Here in this place we shall also set down excellent Precipitates, and of great virtue. A famous Precipitation of Mercury. First make an Aquafortis, of Nitre 2 ●. Vitriol 1 ●. Alum not calcined ℥ vj. Common Salt ℥ vj. mix them. Distil it, and in the usual manner make a Water, as is described in Tyrocinium lib. 3. cap. 2. ℞ Mercury purified what quantity you will, dissolve it with the Water as much as you can, (Note, that the Mercury must be dissolved with the Water as much as possibly it can be, otherwise it will not freely be precipited,) the Mercury being thus dissolved, pour upon it of cold fountain Water ℥ ij. or ℥ iij. and leave it in a still place without fire for certain hours, that the Mercury may spontaneously be precipited. When the Mercury hath thus precipited itself, pour on good store of cold Water, leave it to settle for a time, than power of the Water, and pour on more, and leave it again as before, this do so long, as till no Acrimony in the precipitate Mercury can at all be perceived. Than take it out, and in a Bolt-head with a large Orifice without an Alembeck, digest it with most gentle fire, until it be dry. The dried powder take out, and to one part of this precipitate, add four parts of most sharp distilled Vinegar, put it in a Cucurbit well closed, and digest it for one day or two in Balneo, afterwards without distillation of the Vinegar, in a Bolt-head with a large Orifice, dry it as before, which when dried keep for use. Dose from one grain to five or six. If necessity require one grain may be given to Infants, that have obstructions of the Belly. Not lesle famous is the Precipitation following, though compounded, yet it is of singular virtue. Solar precipitate Mercury. ℞ of pure Gold, excellently well purified ℥ ss. reduce it into thin small pieces, and in the usual manner dissolve it in Aqua Regis, with common Salt, not Ammoniack, for that renders the Mercury volatile; Glass of Antimony ℥ ss. and Mercury well cleansed ℥ iij. Dissolve these in Aquafortis apart, and in several Glasses, and so as all the Solutions may be very clear, and transparent. All these waters mix, and by Alembeck abstract the Water, and pour on fresh Aqua Regis, draw it of again and again, and so continued repeating the Operation, till the Precipitate, being put upon an Iron plate read hot, yield no fume at all. Which sign appearing, diligently in a Crucible calcine the whole Precipitate; for so all the Spirits of Aqua Regis, will be expelled and dissipated. Afterwards with it six times distil Spirit of Wine, that the Mercury may be wholly fixed. Lastly gently calcine it. 1. Use. In the French Sickness it is a principal cleansing Remedy. For it cleanses the blood in the veins, the marrow in the Bones, and whatsoever impurity lies hid in the flesh, nerves, and under the skin, it purges out. 2. In the Dropsy it is a great Comforter, because it expels the Water, and dries up the Fountain. 3. It helps such as are afflicted with the Falling-sickness. 4. It resists the Colic. 5. It mitigates the Quartane. 6. It is proper for the Jaundice. 7. Ectichiomen, Cancer, Fistula's, and other Ulcers it cures. 8. In the Pestilence, and Poisons it is helpful. Aurum-vita. ℞ Aquafortis made of Vitriol, Nitre and Alum ℥ iiij. Salt Ammoniack ℥ j mix it, and distil it by Alembeck in Sand, as Aqua-regis is made. In ℥ ij. of this dissolve of fine Gold ℥ ff. keep the Solution in a hot place: than in 1 lib. of common Aquafortis, dissolve of crude Mercury well cleansed ℥ vj. Afterwards mix the Solutions of Gold and Mercury together, and in a little time all will appear very black, than by Alembeck in Sand distil it with gentle heat, increase the fire gradually, till what is in the bottom gins to be read, and the Spirits are seen to evaporate, afterwards augment the heat, that the Cucurbit in the bottom may be very hot. Take it out, and the powder that shall hap to be sublimed, if any be, mix with it, by stirring it with an Iron rod, and in a Crucible calcine it till the Spirits be well separated: Than with sweet Water remove all its Saltness; Lastly, after corrected Spirit of Wine hath been distilled with it, by often cohobating, keep the powder of Aurum-vitae for use. Which is famous in the Pestilence, and other Diseases very many. Yellow Diaphoretic Precipitate. Mercury by common Salt and Vitriol sublimed, as is described in Tyrocihium Chymicum, etc. lib. 2. cap. 18. Entitled Sublimate Mercury. ℞ of this Sublimate Mercury, what quantity you please, boil it in fountain Water, with very gentle fire: than in this Solution being very clear, and pute, (viz. separated from its feces, either by inclination, or by filtering,) leisurely pour of Oil of Bohemian-tartar made of its own Salt per deliquium, a sufficient quantity, and presently the Mercury will precipate the bottom, like powder of a yellow Colour. Draw of the Water by Inclination, and edulcorate the powder by often washing it in distilled rain, or fountain Water, or until the Water, with which it is washed, retain not more favour of sharpness; lastly, diligently, and with very gentle heat dry the powder, and keep it for use. The virtue of this is only Diaphoretic, Dose and Use. Dose from 5, or, 6, to 7. grains, in Treacle or Mithridate, or the extract of either of them, it must be taken in a morning fasting twice or thrice a week. It wonderfully dissolves all obstructions, especially in the Jaundice, therefore may safely be used instead of a digestive, being exceeding profitable and necessary for to open stoppages of the interior bowels, and very often in opening obstructions of the most grievous Evil. Moreover, against Venom's it is a powerful Remedy. But how this Precipitate, with Sublimate Mercury should be transferred to a Sweetness, and afterwards to a purging property, shall be shown a little after, when we treat of Panchymagogon dulce. After these forms, may be made a Precipitate more proper to Lues-venerea, of which I have made mention in my Notes on Tyrocinium Cyhmicum, etc. lib. 2. cap. 13. The genuine description whereof may be found in I he●bus Medico-chymicis, etc. Which here also follows, Anti-venereal Precipitate Mercury. ℞ Mercury well cleansed 1 lib. Dissolve it in a sufficient quantity of Aqua-sortis, made with Vitriol 3 lib. and Salt Peter 2 lib. Afterwards distil it by Alembeck in Sand leisurely, that the Water and Spirit may come forth. But as soon as you perceive the Spirit to arise, increase the fire, that the glass may be a little hot, and appear somewhat reddish; for, so in the Alembeck, and to the sides of the Cucurbit, the unprofitable yellow, and duskisn flowers will elevate themselves from the Mercury. Cool the Vessel, and take out the matter; break the Cucurbit, and rejecting the unprofitable flowers sublimed to the sides, you will found in the bottom a read powder, which in an Earthen Platter, wash so long with hot Water, as till no sharpness at all remain. To this powder, when dried, pour Oil of Salt of Bohemian-tartar, till it be covered two fingers, abstract the Phlegm by distillation in Sand thrice, but the third time increase the fire, that the Cucurbit may with the heat be somewhat read, and by this means, a small portion of the Mercury, crude or living will ascend, which from the residue must be diligently separated. The matter remaining in the bottom take out, and beaten it grossly to Powder, and with sweet Water hot, wash it often, till no Saltness or any other Impurity do remain, and the powder be left read and clear, which dry, and in a Cucurbit imbibe it with Water of Eggs, and seven times abstract the same Water from it by Alembeck in Sand. What is left in the bottom, again wash often with hot Water, and pour upon it seven times, rectified Spirit of Wine, than distil it, repeating the Cohobations as often. This being done, take out the Powder, and pour on Alchohol of Wine, that it may be well moistened therewith, Read Alcohol. than set fire to it, and keep it stirring with an Iron rod, until by burning the Alcohol be wholly consumed. Dose of this Precipitate three or five grains. To which for a while may be added of prepared Scammony, the Preparation of which I describe below, of Purging Medicaments, or of my Panchymagogon, as much as shall be sufficient to make it up into Pills. Also it may be mixed with juice of Liquorish. This precipitate in the Dropsy is a principal help if exhibited (as was first by mey in 3 or 5 grains of Diagridium. It is necessary in this Disease first to exhibit Turbith, afterwards Diuretics may be applied. Caution. For this is always minded by the skilful Physician, first he carefully endeavours to expel the Water by the Excrements, in exhibiting a Cathartick three or four times, certain days together, or by intermission, afterwards by Urine: otherwise the whey-like humour is devolved to the Reinss, and passages of the Bladder; from whence afterwards, most pertinacious Symptoms are want to arise very often. Of all which, we treat below in the Hydropical Specific. But how some Precipitates are want to be made, which are of various Colours, I think good in this place to set down their Way of Preparation. 1. Mercurius Gryseus: only purging. ℞ Common precipitate Mercury, yellow, or white, wash it often with Rose. water, than dry it; afterwards imbibe it with the best Spirit of Wine, and add equal parts of Camphire dissolved in Spirit of Wine, join the Solutions, and with gentle heat, by distillation draw of the Spirit of Wine, to a dryness: and so you will have Mercurius Gryseus. Dose of this from three grains to six, mixed with Extract of Treacle, and exhibited six hours before the coming of the Fit, dot● wonderfully repel all Fevers, operating only downward. Also in the Pest, and other Epidemical Diseases, especially in the English Sweeting Sickness, it is a precious Anti●te. 2. Incarnative precipitate Mercury. Dissolve ℥ j of Quicksilver well cleansed, in ℥ ij. of Aquafortis, to the Solution add of common water hot ℥ iij. And afterwards pour on so much of the fresh Urine of a sound Man, as may be sufficient to moisten the Mercury. And the Mercury will be precipitated Incarnate. Which must be often edulcorated with Water; it only works downward. Dose from 6. to 11. grains. 3. Yellow Precipitate. In like manner pour common Water, upon Mercury which hath been first dissolved in common Aquafortis, afterwards leisurely add corrected Oil of Bohemian-tartar, (drop by drop) and the Mercury will be precipitate, of a dark yellow Colour like Lome; which must by simple Water be well edulcorated from its corrosives: this also operates in the Body only by expelling the impurities through the inferior parts. Dose from 6. to 10. grains. 4. Green Precipitate. Dissolve Quicksilver well cleansed in common Aquafortis, ℥ iij. Also dissolve ℥ ss. of Coper in the same. Join the Solutions, and in Sand distil of the Aquafortis, toward the end, urge the Fire somewhat more vehemently, that the greatest parts of the Spirits may be removed. What is left in the bottom, dry and digest with Spirit of Vinegar, for one day and night. Lastly, boil it that the most powerful part of the Mercury may be dissolved in the Vinegar: the Vinegar impregnated gently distil in Balneo, and the green Precipitate will remain in the bottom. This must not be washed, but exactly dried. It is a Specific in the virulent Gonorrhoea, even in that which is declining to Lues-venerea. Dose from 2, 3, to 8. grains. Although the Gonorrhoea be seen to cease, yet by the exhibiting this Specific it returns. Therefore convenient Doses must for certain days be reiterated, until all the flux cease, and be perfectly removed: for, this Medicine, both moves the Gonorrhoea, and also takes it away. See Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition, page. 〈…〉 Of Lues-venerea. Note: This Caution of Mercury and Antimony. Mercury hurts Choleric persons, Caution. because very much it attracts the Humidities to itself, which is plainly seen in Ulcers, and Affects of the Internal parts. So as when this Medicine is removed, the Choler more violently afflicts. But what Mercury doth in Choleric persons, the same doth Antimony in Phlegmatic; therefore these Medicaments, can seldom or never answer the end, if unadvisedly exhibited. cue For by this means the Mercury loses nothing of its pristine nature, it had with Gold. The precipitate is therefore better, and may more securely be inwardly taken into the Body. razors That it may abide a vehement burning. (s) To its former shape, to volatility. (t) By purging. (u) Not of the total, and natural crudity, but somewhat diminished, the Salt Spirits, by which it is either precipitated, or sublimed, do effect the same. (w) Rightly prepared. (x) Especially. (y) And of the Salts cooperating. (z) Viz. That is either Purging or Resolving. (aa) Which it also causeth, being unseasonably exhibited; especially if it provoke Salivations, Caution. where they are not required. For, unless in the Venereal Disease, all Salivations are Enemies to the Brain. (bb) And purgeth out the latent evil in the Muscles, Skin, and under the Skin. (cc) The Whey or Water. (dd) Rather in Pills of Hermodactyles. Pills of Russus out of Egineta lib. 2. cap. 36. ℞. Aloes, Ammoniack, of each ℥ j Myrrh ℥ ss. with juice of Lemons make it up into a Mass. (ee) With Water of Flowers of Corn Poppy, Carduus Bened. and Carduus Maria. Mercury precipitate with Gold, is chief conducible to the Pleurisy and Asthma. In strong Constitutions the Dose is 2. grains the first day, the second day 4. and the third day 6. in Extract or Pills of Agarick, as much as shall be convenient to make them up into Pills. Also in Infants that are afflicted with Coughs, and Shortness of breath, or fullness of the Precordia 's, (Hertzgespan) this is wondered profitable: if the first day be exhibited half a grain, the seconday a grain, the third day a grain and half, in some Pectoral Syrup. (ff) And the Pestilence. (gg) The Virtue of this consists not in Anointing, or Fumigation, as is usual with the Italians. (hh) Yet the yellow Diaphoretic Precipitate, of which above, doth in the Jaundice wonderfully help. (two) This Precipitate in Malignant and fetid Ulcers, is better mixed with common Oil, than with purging Unguents; and that may be thus done: ℞ common Oil, or Oil of Roses 1 lib. Mercury precipitate ℥ j boil them in an Iron Pan, with gentle heat, until the Oil be of an obscure dark colour, afterwards strain it, and keep it for use in a convenient Glass. This Oil mixed with Unguents, or else by itself in Fistula's, and other Ulcerous places, admirably heals. (kk) John Heuserus Physician to the Elector of Colen, who published Paracelsus his Works. (ll) With Sage, flowers of Prunella, Cervicaria, and other Astringents. (mm) It may best be exhibited with Rosin of Scammony rightly prepared, of which below. (nn) Such is Vegetable Panchymagogon, described below. (oo) Not well, because they must be chewed in the mouth, and so may 'cause Salivation. Arcanum Corallinum of Paracelsus, (a) or read Sublimate Mercury not corrosive. ℞ Mercury 1 lib. purge it six or seven times with a (b) Lixivium of Calxvive, and Ashes of Hearts-ease; afterwards with Salt and Vinegar, continued washing it, till it have a Celestial Colour, and so it will be fit for Sublimation. ℞ of this thus purged 1 lib. Of Salt-Peter (which must be diligently purified, (c) and separated from all vulgar Salt, (d) otherwise the sublimate powder will be above measure corrosive: a trial whether the salt be duly separated, is thus made, if the Salt-Peter be put upon an Iron plate read hot, and it all burn up and fly away, leaving no sign of Salt remaining) and of Vitriol calcined to a redness, (e) of each (f), 2 lib. pulverisate all these and mix them, and upon them sprinkle most sharp distilled Vinegat, and with a wooden Pestle incorporate them well together, till the Mercury (g) seem to be mortified: afterwards put the whole Mass into a conveniently large (h) Cucurbit, the sides of the Cucurbit being not spotted, (i) or first wiped clean, begin the Distillation in sand (k), at first with moderate fire one night, that the phlegm may come forth; afterwards by gradual increasing and continuing the fire for 24. (pomell) hours, sublime the matter; the crude Mercury will ascend to the head of the Alembeck, (m), with a very dark Colour, in the middle of the Alembeck the powder will be of a yellow Colour, a little above the matter (n) of a read Colour; the Glass being first broke, gather all the sublimate powder, as well the read as the yellow; and take of Salt-Peter, and of Calcined Alum, (oh) of each 1 lib. (the calcination of Alum is made in a Crucible, after the common manner, not with too vehement fire, lest the spirits vanish) beaten these together, and incorporate them as before, moistening them with the phlegm of the former distilled Vinegar, than sublime them in a new Alembeck as before: in continuing the fire the space of 12. hours lordship, the Operation is effected; and the powder will ascend, below of a most read colour, a little above that yellow, and in the top black: After the Vessel and matter are cooled, break the Glass, and warily take all out; that which is read, and sticks to the sides of the Glass a little above the Caput Mortuum, is pure and fit for use cue, this keep apart, and Edulcorate it with Cordial-waters razors; Lastly, upon it often burn Spirit of Wine. The yellow also gather apart, and in a Crucible with moderate heat calcine it, that it may be read, and afterwards in the same manner (s) edulcorate it. The black feces in the top, and the Caput Mortuum in the bottom (t) throw away. This great Secret was Invented by Paracelsus. Heuserus prepared this Sublimate of Turbith, and in many desperate Diseases most happily used it. Use and Dose. In the Dropsy, French-Sckness, (thou) The Gout. Dose from 3. grains to 5. in Treacle, Juice of Roses, and Pills of Catholicon (w). Moreover, there are two most secret Ways of (x) preparing Mercury to be medicinal for Man's Body. In the first, Mercury without any addition, with certain Instruments, per se, is reduced to a most read Cinnaber. In the second, the corrosive spirits of Vittiol, and Salt, are mortified in sublimate Mercury, from which strange, yet homogeneal, and simple Artifice, is made a Crystalline powder plainly insipid: this is one of the most excellent Catharticks in medicinal use, radically expelling all noxious humours from the Body of Man. This seems not strange to them, who know Mercury to be the Balsam of Nature, in which is an incarnative and regenerative Virtue, wonderfully renewing, and purging from all Impurities. (a) Libavius in the latter Tome of Chemical Arcanums, (evilly put together) this Arcanum Corallinum, attributed to our Author Paracelsus, he denies to be his; but af●ms that either Crollius, or Heuserus was the Inventor thereof, because in Paracelsus his Works it is not so extant, and he himself makes mention of another Coralline, in lib. 3. de malè curatis aegris restituendis, cap. 25. The relation of either of these is no Argument. Although in the public Write and Works of Paracelsus it be not extant, nor doth agreed with the Description of that Coralline, which Paracelsus sets down in the aforesaid lib. 3. de malè curatis, etc. Yet the Treatise declares him to be the Author; which he by writing sent to a certain friend of his, to whom he was willing to communicate, the key and manuduction unto his Books; but by none hath hitherto been published, yet hath lain hid among some few, as especially with Heuserus, who set forth Paracelsus his Works, but of late by Rhenan in lib. Solis è puteo, etc. it was in part divulged. Indeed in the beginning, and end of the same Description in his Chirurgy, he commends it to the Reader, where treating of the Coralline Arcanum, he discovers its most excellent Virtues, but no where hath set down its genuine preparation, unless in that place above alleged of the other Coralline, which little or nothing answers the Description of this. Therefore it is a question whether Libavius saw Paracelsus his Key, or at lest whether he read Geber 's Book of Fornaces, or the ninth Chapter of the same, and whether he understood, and perfectly knew how Mercury with Salt-Peter is sublimed read, and splendid. (b) How rightly to purge Mercury, see above of precipitate Mercury. (c) If you would prove the goodness of Nitre, put the Nitre upon a burning Coal, if it all fly away, it is good: but if any part remain, it is evil. (d) For●in. (e) That is, Colcotharis. (f) Vitriol either of Copper, or Iron. (g) That it appear not at all. (h) Earthen. (i) The matter to be put in must be immaculate. (k) Or in a naked, or open fire. pomell Or more. (m) Of the Cucurbit. (n) Not to the sides. oh This must be throughly and warily done, jest if too lightly calcined the Mercury revive, and if too strongly, the Spirits vanish. lordship If in the last two hours the bottom of the Cucurbit be very hot. cue Because the Mercury hath acquired a Coralline Colour. razors Of Melissa, Borage, bugloss, Rosemary blossoms, Roses, Violets, and such like. (s) Or which is better, put the read, and yellow flowers, mixed together in a Phiol, and s 〈◊〉 t them in fire of Sand for certain days and they will be read. (t) Yet they may be kept, for from thence Mercury may be revived. A more Compendious way of preparing the Coralline Arcanum. The ingenious Sagacity of some, hath found out another way of preparing the Coralline Arcanum, much more easy and excellent than is described by our Author. It is after this manner: ℞ The Caput Mortuum of the Aquafortis, which is made of Vitriol and a like quantity of Nitre, what quantity you please, and from it with hot fountain-Water extract a Salt. Of this Salt very well dried ℞. ℥ vj. of crude Mercury well purged ℥ ij. Nitre purified ʒij. Mix them and grind them well together, imbibing them with Vinegar, until in those Salts the Mercury be quite consumed. Than in a Cucurbit with Alembeck, after the usual manner sublime it, and at first some part of the crude Mercury will be sublimed, some part will be white, other will be yellowish but very dusky; other of it will ascend of the colour of Saffron, but some will be most read, without any corrosiveness: gather the Saffron-colour and read, rejecting the rest, and when mixed put them in a Phiol or Bolthead, and in sand extreme hot, or otherwise per se sublime it, that all may be very read, afterwards wash, or edulcorate it and upon it burn Spirit of Wine. Dose as of the former. It takes away Scabs, Ulcers, Cancers, Fistula's, etc. It is the true Treacle of Metals. Paracelsus calls is Mercurial, or Metallick Laudanum. A most Compendious way of preparing the Coralline Arcanum. ℞ of Mercury excellently well washed and purged ℥ iiij. the best rectified spirit of Nitre as much, dissolve the washed Mercury perfectly and wholly in it, so as none temain undissolved; The solution in a convenient Phiol, that hath a long Neck, boil in a fire of Sand, and the spirit itself will come forth partly read and partly white; and the Mercury by degrees settle in the bottom in Crystals; continued boiling it till all the spirit be removed, and the Mercury reside in the bottom like a white stone. The next day take out the matter, and grinned it very small, and you will found the quantity of the Mercury increased ℥ jss. To this in a Phiol, pour fresh Spirit of Nitte, and boil it for one whole day. Note: In this Coction you shall scarcely perceive it to boil, unless sometimes it will rise with noise and violence, elevating at self, (as it were wholly) but it doth no hurt at all: continued boiling, and the third time pour on as much fresh Spirit of Nitre as before, and boil it again, and indeed with a stronger fire, than at first. Some Spirit of Nitre will pass the neck of the Alembeck, but without any redness, nor will it strongly boil, continued the Operation, till all the Spirit of Nitre be removed. You will see in the bottom an excellent corallate Mercury, which afterwards by burning, calcine a little. It is sweet without any Corrosiveness, whose use is the same, and indeed more powerfully efficacious, than that of Crollius. In a Phiol Hermetically sealed set it for eight whole days in hot Ashes, and a Tincture of Gold may from it be extracted, read like blood, leaving in the bottom a white substance of Gold, in another Phiol Hermetically sealed, coagulate it with gentle fire in an Athanor, into a read stone, which upon a Porphery stone in a cold moist place dissolve into Oil, which afterwards purged from its feces coagulate, and repeat the same coagulation the third time. This principal Elixir of life, and Mercurial Laudanum, carefully keep in a Glass well closed. Dose one grain with extract of Treacle, Dose and Use. and powder of Liquorish enough to make it up into Pills; in every Disease after the taking it, the sick may drink a draught of Wine, repeating the Doses, if necessity urge. Note, the white substance of Gold remaining in the bottom of the Phiol, ☞ which is want to be called fixed Silver, recovers its pristine colour, if precipitated by Antimony. See Paracelsus his great Chirurgy. Dr. Hartman 's Minoral Laudanum. From the Coralline Arcanum may be made another, and indeed very excellent Alexipharmacum. Thus: Extract it with distilled Vinegar over a gentle fire, until the Vinegar be of a dark yellow colour; afterwards draw of the Vinegar, and from the remaining Extract, with Spirit of wine abstract a redness, which removed, the remaining powder will be read. This keep for use. Of which two grains in convenient Liquor exhibited in the Evening, open the Belly, cause swear, and procure Sleep. I call it Mineral Laudanum. (u) Also Scabs, Ulcers, Fistula's. (w) Or in Extracted Panchymagogon vegetable, or Extract of Trochus of ●lhanda●. (x) The two ways of preparing Mercury, which our Author mentions, but explains not, are northy to be known and described, though he writes they are most secret. These I now make known to all. The first way is a precipitation by it 〈◊〉, without the additament of any other thing whatsoever, yet it is compendious, not requiring much labour, if prepared with Instruments artificially made. The second is Mercurius Dulcis, as it is called by Beguinus or Quercetanus his Panchymagogon, prepared with Sublimate Mercury and Quicksilver crude, and purged, of each certan weight, mixed, and than sublimed. The way of precipitating Mercury per se. In Glass-houses are made Phiols flat and broad, within not a Cubit in breadth; high, and very close necked, so as the Orifice is no bigger than a needle may be put through, nigh unto the bottom there is a hole, through which crude Mercury very well was●'d, and purged from all impurities, that it may cover the bottom, and some part of the Glass from the upper covering be vacant. This therefore must be so exactly placed in Sand, that no part of the Mercury, by the unequal placing of the Glass be higher or lower; when this is done, boil it, at first with gentle heat, afterwards with more strong fire, until of its own accord, it become a most read powder like Cinnabar; which must be diligently edulcorated with Cordial Waters, or with Spirit of Wine. Dose from four grains to six. It powerfully provokes Sweated, and being six or seven times exhibited in Lues venerea, it wholly eradicates, and exterminates the Disease, if other things necessary in this Cure be duly performed also. All Fevers both constant and intermitting they perfectly expels. Mercurius dulcis, or Quercetanus his Panchymagogon. Mercurius dulcis, the mitigating Dragon, as it is called by the Author of Tyrocinium Chymicum, etc. lib. 2. cap. 18. is made of Sublimate Mercury, and crude Mercury in certain weight conjoined and sublimed anew. For by this means the corrosive Spirits in the Sublimate, are removed with homogencal Artifice, that is, by the crude Mercury are mortified, and the whole Composition, (whence it is called 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, that is,) without any sharp favour, tending rather to a sweetness, is prepared. Of it Quercetanus makes mention in Tetrad. of most grievous Affects of the head. Tyrocinium in the before alleged place, adds in the preparation his Colchothar, that is, Vitriol calcined to a Redness, but unnecessarily. For per se, without the addition of any other thing different from Mercury, they easily unite. The manner is therefore thus: ℞ Mercury sublimed, pure and perfect, as I describe in my Notes on the same Chapter of Tyrocinium, etc. ℥ viij. crude Mercury well purged ℥ vj. Grinned them together part after part, than mix them in a Stone Mortar, until the crude Metcury be consumed in the sublimate, than in a Phiol, of a convenient magnitude, that it may be half full, sublime it in sand, until the whole ascend to the upper part of the Phiol, which for the most part, is want to be in eight or ten hours. Break the Glass, and the crude Mercury which comes forth in this first distillation curiously separate, and what remains sublime in the former manner, this do the third, and fourth time, without the addition of any other external thing, and the sublimate will be clear like Crystal, which is easily cleansed from all its Acrimony. For the Vitriolate Spirits, forcible, and abiding in the Sublimate Mercuty, by homogeneal Artifice, as the Author speaks, that is, by the crude running Mercury are rectified. These Spirits departed not by the mutual action and passion of mixtion and agitation, leaving the powder as it were dead, as Libavius judges: but they absolutely die, as the same or other sharp Spirits are want to be mortified. The sublimations ended, the thick mass reduced to powder, must be often washed with Rose-water. Of this may be given fifteen or twenty grains, or in strong Constitutions thirty grains, with some purging Extract, Dose. as Extract of Trochus, of Alhandal four or five grains, made up into small Pills. It expels all noxious humours without perturbation. It is given in all Affects, Use. and is want very commodiously to be exhibited after midnight. The Operation will be more evident if to sixteen grains of this be added two grains of Flowers of Butter of Antimony, or Mercuri●-vitae, being before the exhibiting, well and long wrought together, with a Pestle, not Metallick, nor Wood, for these will stick to the matter, (they aught to be three hours working together, and so they will the better Operate, the more it is beaten, the better is the Operation, and it will not too extremely provoke Vomiting;) the second day it may again be repeated if need be: if nothing of evil be, it expels nothing. After taking it the Patient should rest. Some have used this medicament several months. Note: it must not be exhibited in any Vehicle, Caution. as in Liquor, but only made up into Pills. In Tyrocinium Chymicum there is instituted another Mercurius dulcis, but not so good as this. The Preparation of which is in this manner. Another Mercurius dulcis. ℞ of crude Mercury, and made in distillation of Butter of Antimony with Sublimate Mercury, ℥ ss. read Vitriol ℥ iiij, Salt fuse ℥ vj. mix them together and in a Glass Sublimatory pour upon it Aquafortis (in repetitions of the Aquafortis it must not be poured on, but mixed when the sublimate is mixed with the Caput Mortuum) the Mercury will be sublimed most white, which mix with the Caput Mortuum, and again sublime it and repeat it the third time. ℞ of this sublimate ℥ iiij. add of the same crude Mercury made of the Regulus of Antimony, of Leaf-Silver, * page 68 Take levigated of each, ℥ j Make a powder: in a Phiol, as before sublime it in Sand four times. Afterwards put it in a new Glass, and in hot Sand for a whole hour or more sublime it; for so it will be exceeding white. The French Sickness newly taken, it perfectly cures; being exhibited eight or ten days together in the palpe of a roasted Apple, and a convenientorder of Diet observed. Dose from six to fifteen grains. There are other ways of preparing Mercurius dulcis. Also other Mercurius dulcis of as great, and greater virtues, may be made; as thus 1. If crude Mercury well purged be dissolved in Spirit of Nitre, of which the Author speaks below, and by distillation the Water be often abstracted, and the Mercury dried, and Edulcorated, and afterwards, with an equal weight of other crude Mercury, be certain times sublimed, it is made sweet, and gently purges by the inferior parts. Dose from six to twelve grains. 2. In the same manner, if the yellowish Precipitate Mercury, which is above added to the Authors Precipitate, be per se sublimed, it becomes sweet, and in a small quantity, viz. eight grains, it moves the Belly. A Water profitable against Scabs, Fistula's, and malignant Ulcers. Here in the last place it will not be incongruous to add after all these preparations of Mercurius dulcis, a most profitable Water in Fistula's and Malignant Ulcers, may be prepared, not only for cleansing, but also for healing; but more especially in Lues-venerea, wherein they are so inveterate, as they admit of no Curation whatsoever, unless mixed with Mercurials. It is also powerful in curing the Scab, without any detriment. Fallopius calls it Water of Alum. Put fresh Calxvive into boiling Water, leave it for some time, than filter the supernating Water, and in 1 lib. of it, in boiling dissolve ʒj. of Mercurius dulcis, Strain it, and keep it for the aforesaid uses, only washing the affected parts with the Water. It is profitable in all Inflammations, also in French Ulcers, either open, or black. Flowers (a) of Butter of Antimony. ℞ Antimony Ungarick, and Sublimate Mercury, (b) of each (c), 1 lib. grinned (d), and mix them diligently, and in a Glass retort fortified with Luting (e), in Sand distil them with moderate heat, until the Liquor (f) come forth like Butter or Ice, if it stick in the neck of the Retort, as it is often want to do, than with a live Coal moisten it, lest the distillation be by the Obstruction (g) hindered. This Liquor is vulgarly (h) called Mercurius vitae, yet it is exceeding corrosive: there have been some (i) so rash, as wickedly to sport (pomell) themselves with it, in others detriment. If hot Water be poured upon it, the corrosive Salts will be (m) dissolved, and the white Flowers (n) be precipitated, which must most diligently by often edulcorating with hot Water (oh) be cleansed from all its saltness: this powder dried must be kept for use; which in strong Complexions exhibited, is inwardly given with greater success, than the vulgar white Flowers of Antimony, prepared (lordship) by sublimation. Whoso would rectify this Antimonial Butter, (cue) he must do it before the Water is poured on; for so he will have more excellent Flowers razors. Whether any thing in Chemistry, (s) can exceed this Oil, let them judge who know how to ferment it with Gold radically dissolved, and to reduce it according to requisite Art, (t) by Philosophic * rotation. fire (u). Use and Virtues. In the Pestillence, and in Diseases of the Head. In Fevers (w), if it hap to move vomiting, it need not be (x) feared. In Lues-venerea (y). In the Leprosy. In the Dropsy (z), where for the most part without Vomiting, it operates by the inferior parts. In Malignant Ulcers. Dose. Two, three, or four grains (aa), with Panchymagogon, or Conserve of Roses, Violets, the Yolk of an Egg, and Syrup of Quinces. Diligently observe, that always after exhibition of purging Antimony, the sick contain himself in Bed (bb), and a little after the taking it some Broth be given, so he will vomit with lesle trouble, than otherwise, if he had an empty stomach. The exhibiting broth, or hot beer, may be reiterated two, three, or four times, if need be. (a) Properly they are not flowers, for they are not elevated by sublimation, but are rather precipitated: that is, by pouring common Water upon the Buttery Liquor of Antimony; after which all the Liquor being poured of, the white powder appears, which our Author calls Flowers. Beguinus lib. 2. cap. 12. of Tyrocinium, calls it Mercuris vitae, or Emetic Powder. It is also called Angelic Powder. In Italy Algoreth Powder; for Algoreth Physician of Verona gave it his own name. Otherwise it is called the White Eagle. (b) Commonly by Salt and Vitriol. (c) Some, as Beguinus, take but half so much Antimony. (d) Upon a Marble, but beware of the fume which in grinding is elevated: for from the Sulphur of Antimony, and sublimate itself, it is venomous. (e) It needs not if distillation be made in Sand, and the distillation is best in Sand. (f) Externally to the neck of the Retort. (g) Viz. Of the Retort itself. In the end of the distillation of all the Liquor, increase the fire more vehemently, and for some hours add fire of suppression; (the fire of suppression which is made upon Sand is not prejudicial, as Libavius unadvisedly determines) when all is cooled, gather the Cinnabar, which sticks at the end of the neck of the Retort, and afterwards twice or thrice sublime it, A Diaphoretic of Cinnabar. whereby it will be more pure, and subtle. Of it is prepared an excellent Diaphoretic, if equal parts of it be mixed with Magistery of Man's Skull, Corals, and Pearls. It's use is excellent in the Epilepsy, and Paralysy, which, by sweeting only, and repeating the Doses, if it be used constantly twice a Week, for certain Weeks together, after the use of other necessary appropriate evacuations, (with Laxative Powder of Scena, of Wierus his Description) are happily removed thereby. Dose from ten grains to sixteen in Water of Senecio, Fiery sores of the head. often given to provoke Sweat. Fiery Sores of the head, especially in young Women, who are very obnoxious to such affects, it wonderfully heals. Note: It is otherwise not so efficacious, if the fiery sore be caused by the boiling up of the Menstruous blood; or if grievous dolour of the head otherwise be. See Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition, page, (h) By Empirics. (i) Viz. of them. pomell Otherwise this Liquor, or Oil of Antimony, is of external use, in the Gangrene, The external use of Oil of Antimony. and Sphacelus: for in gangrenous Members, it separates the sound part from the putrified, only by anointing the putrified part round about with this Oil, the putrefaction is kept from the sound part, not suffering it to spread, and so the following Section may more happily be instituted. So also if round about a Pestilential Carbuncle a circle be made with this Oil, it will die by little and little, and at length fall of, which afterwards with convenient plasters may be throughly and perfectly cured. (m) Of Vitriol and Salt. (n) That is, the Mercury itself is freed from the corrosive Salts, by sweet distilled Water. Philosophic Spirit of Vitriol. oh Rather cold, otherwise the flowers will be yellow; that water, which is said to imbibe the corrosive force of the Salts, if by gentle evaporation in a Glass, it be delivered from its phlegm, and the remaining sharpness, be by retort expelled, ☞ it renders Spirit of Vitriol excellent, which I call Philosophic. This comes not from the Vitriolate Salt in the common manner, but from that most thin Vitriolate Substance, which sublimate Mercury, (from the Antimony, by the former distillation reduced to an Oily Liquor) before the subliming, hath extracted from the Vitriol and Salt, and together with it is become a Liquorous matter, that which is only by the benefit of Antimony, is transmuted: this afterwards by the adjecting of simple Water, is separated from the Mercury precipitated into a white powder, and remains in the Water. And this vitriolate Spirit is of more powerful virtue, than that which is prepared in the common manner. Use & Dose Of this three, four, or eight drops at most, given in a draught of Wine or other convenient Vehicle, in Fevers it mitigates, Lues venerea it assuages; in the Spleen and Mesentery-veins it opens the ob●tructi ns', and ●omp es the V 〈◊〉 ntricle, debilitated by the contraction of Phlegm; but especially, the Pestilence, being given in Water of Me●ow-sweet, and Cardu-bened: it happily cures. In Hypochondriack Melancholy, it is admirably useful. Also with it are extracted tinctures of Minerals, and Corals, and Pearls dissolved. So Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition (not the counterfeit, published at Frankfort) page. lordship This Powder given with convenient Water, pugs by the superior, Mercurius vitz, Corrected. and inferior parts. The same is more happily effected, if the Emetic Powder be diligently edulcorated and dried, and than in fire of Sand in a Bolt-head, or Phial be digested, until it begin to be read. This Powder afterwards, often extracted with Spirit of Wine, is given in a dose of four or five Grains; which by the inferior parts only, purges all kind of Impurities. If with common Salt it be often, and long beaten, Mercurius vitae Cathartick. and the Saltness afterwards by washing in common water be removed, it obtains only a Cathartick property. After another manner the Emetick-force is taken from the Mercury. Pour Nitre into a Crucible, add to it leisurely Mercurius vitae, stirring it very well; than remove the Crucible from the fire, which being cooled, you will found the Mercury in the bottom like a Regulus, this taken out Edulcorate with water. From the Mercurius vitae first draw of the lesle fixed parts by Retort (for by this means, if the sire were at first more strong, the Oleaginous liquor of Antimonial Butter, would also come forth, which left in the Retort remains fixed) afterwards, with vehement fire make it flow in the Crucible, Glass of Mercury. and it will become a transparent-glasse of a dusky colour, or else if longer continued in the fire, of the colour of Hyacinth, which with lesle trouble purges, being given from two Grains per se, to three Grans in Infusion; it often also excites vomiting. Also the same Glass, which by some is called Amber of Antimony, is extracted with distilled Vinegar, and afterwards two or three Grains exhibited provoke sweat. cue This is altogether necessary. (t) Moore Subtle. (f) Tra●smutatory. (t) Fire of Athanor. (u) Our Author was seduced in that persuasion, for Metallick Tinctures have been sought by many from Corrosive Salts, but this Operation to be in vain, experience proves. (w) Long begore the fit. (x) Because Fevers are sometimes harboured in the Ventricle, and first Passages. (y) So my Notes set forth by Gluckradius lib. 2. cap. 13. entitled of Mercurius vitae. (z) Repeat the Dose continually for three days, three or four grains, and afterwards let the sick drink a Decoction of Sarseparella. In the Drowsy, but Note: Caution. in the Aged this Operation causeth the falling of the Fundament, which is afterwards difficultly, or hardly at all, sanable. Beginus with D. Vaterius Physiiian of * Montispeliensis. Mountpelier with this Mercurius vitae cured two Quartanary Hydropicks, given over by the chiefest Physicians. (aa) At most. (bb) Viz. Lest he take cold, which is the cause, and Author of grievous Symptoms. Caution. Note: in all Purgations heed must be taken, that the head, and feed be not cold. Flowers of Antimony corrected. (a) First ℞ white flowers of Antimony, prepared after the common Chemical manner, viz. by sublimation in Pots artificially set one within another: or ℞ them which by the benefit of a Retort are prepared, when Pulverisate Antony's money is mixed with pure Sand, and by the violence of fire without any Caput mortuum reduced to flowers. Afterwards ℞ Salt of Bohemian-tartar, by frequent solution, (b and coagulation perfectly purified, what quartity you please, and pour on so much distilled Vinegar, as may be sufficient to dissolve the Salt, abstract the Vinegar with gentle heat in Balneo● or evaporate it: pour on fresh distilled Vinegar, and, as before, abstract it in the same manner, repeating the labour, till (c) the Vinegar by distilling, go forth of the same taste, which usually is after the eighth or ninth Imbibing and Distillation. Of this Salt, therefore, impregnated with Spirit of Vinegar, and dried; ℞ ʒss. White flowers of Antimony ℥ j Mix them, and in a Crucible placed in the fire (d) melt them, the liquid Mass almost read like blood, pour upon a Marble, where when cooled, it will be of an ash colour; afterwards grind the matter, and in a Glass pour upon it the following Aromatisate Aqua Vitae. ℞ Galangal. Gallia Moschata. Cloves. Cinnamon, (e). Mace of each ℥ ss. Saffron ℥ iij. Grind these moderately, and pour on them Alcohol (f) of Wine, in gentle heat of ashes extract a tincture, afterwards by Inclination, remove the tinged spirit of Wine, and pour on fresh, until it will yield no more tincture: than pour all the tinged, Arematisate Spirit, upon the Bohemian-tartar and Antimony melted together, as abovesaid, adding of Salt (g) of Pearls and Corals, of each ℥ ij. In a Glass well closed digest all these for two days in gentle heat of ashes: afterwards with a convenient head, distil of the Spirit of Wine with gentle heat, in the bottom will remain the tincture of the Aromaticks with the powder of Antimony and Bohemian-tartar; abstract these to a dryness. So thou wilt have the best prepared Antimony, which in colour will be like to Cloves. Keep it in a Glass well closed, because in the Air it will resolve: Without any fear, it may safely be exhibited inwardly. Use, Virtues, and Dose. These flowers are wondered operative in the Pest. In sharp Fevers. Mania. Love-potions. Madness. Fascinations. All Diseases in the Body which take their beginning from Choler, it helps. Also Epilepsys, and other Diseases very many. It tightly expels noxious humours by the inferiors, by the superiors, by the pores, and by insensible transpiration. Dose from seven Grains, to eight and ten, especially in strong constitutions. (a) Flowers of Antimony crude are not fit for Medicinal use, unless first corrected: the same may rightly be said of the Glass, which the Author observes, that both must be corrected before exhibited for Medicine. Flowers of Antimony, in the Common manner are prepared by Sublimation, viz. In certain Pots applied to the Orifice of a Cucurbit, and set one within, and also above another, as is described in Tyrocinium lib. 2. cap. 18. Both white, yellow, and read flowers, may be made of Antimony. White Flowers of Antimony. The expedient way of preparing the white Flowers is mentioned by the Author, and also in the aforesaid place of Tyrocinium. But the work will more happily succeed, if an earthen Cucurbit be made of good matter, well coated, and have near the bottom a hole; and this be afterwards placed firmly in a Furnace, and other Blind-heads with holes in them be aptly set upon it one within another, and those in number six or more: And on the top placed a glass Alembeck with a neck, to which a greater or regal Cucurbit, may be fitly joined for a Receiver. First, therefore, increasing the fire gradually, till the empty vessel be very hot, which is placed undermost, take one Spoonful of Antimony pulverisate, and through the hole of the lowest pot leisurely, and at times, inject it. It will presently melt, and by force of the fire the Flowers will a●cend into the superposited Blind-heads. The Antimony must be injected with an Iron. Instrument, crooked at the end, with which, through the hole, the Antimony may be often stirred in the Cucurbit; for so the Flowers will the more speedily be elevated. All things being rightly done, the Flowers will ascend to the top of the glass Alembeck, with some part of the sharp Phlegm, which must be gathered in the Cucurbit annexed to the neck, as aforesaid. Liquer against worms. For it is powerfully excellent in expelling Maw-worms; three, four, or five drops of it, being exhibited in a Decoction of Gentian root. This is the way of preparing the white Flowers. Read Flowers of Antimony. Read Flowers of Antimony are made, when powder of Antimony mixed with Sand, is expelled by an earthen Retort, or Cucurbit obliquely placed. For so the Antimony comes forth, in yellow and read Flowers, into the receiver, or great Cucurbit annexed. All the Flowers, both white and read, may be taken out; the read are more vehement, than the rest. Also, the Flowers of Antimony are made in the common manner, by Sublimation in Pots, aptly placed upon an earthen Cucurbit one within another, increasing the fire gradually till at length it be more vehement, and the Flowers come forth, as well yellow, as white. Note. But little Antimony must be put in at one time. The most commodious way of all is in the following manner. First let an earthen Cucurbit be made, not of great bulk, or belly, but almost of an equal bigness, from the upper Orifice to the bottom: to which, instead of a Receiver, aptly conjoin an other vessel, or obliqne Instrument of like matter made, and ☞ well annealed: of two foot in length, and in the extreme part thereof shaped like a head, with a neck adjoined, through which the Phlegm may pass into another Receiver, for that purpose annexed. The most commodious way of preparing Flowers of Antimony. ℞ ℥ viiij. of Antimony, and in the said Bolt-head or Cucurbit, with the other convenient obliqne instruments, urge the fire at first slowly, afterwards increase it, and at length make it more vehement for thirty hours; and the Antimony will come forth in Flowers, partly read and partly purple, into the Receiver adjoined to the head, without any Caput mortuum, only from the crude Antimony itself, to the upper part of the Cucurbit, Crystals will be elevated. After the end of the operation diligently gather all the Flowers. Dose two or three Grains. These Flowers are indeed Vomitive, (the read are more vehement) but if they be calcined, or circulated with spirit of Wine and Honey, all the violence will be removed, and they only retain the faculty of dejecting: for the violence arising from its crudity, is mitigated by the digestion of these noble Menstruums. Spirit of Wine must be poured upon Honey, and set for some time in a Sublimatory, afterwards distilled, toward the end of the distillation the fire must be increased, that the spirit of the Honey may also come forth; which must afterwards be joined with spirit of Wine, for the use aforesaid. Also the same Flowers being put in a Glasse-dish, and covered only with Paper, and placed in a Furnace with moderate heat, for the space of a Month, or two in the Winter, and daily stirred twice a day, (if not stirred they will wax black) will continued read, yet be porose and light. These only move the Belly without vomiting. Dose from five grains to eight. Double Antimonial Pills. Moreover, from white Flowers very noble Pills may be made, which admirably operate, and for the most part move the Belly, yet they do also often procure Vomiting, and that the more strongly, when the Meneras of Impurities in the first region of the Belly, by the rule of Indications require extermination. But this vomitive Faculty, may be taken away easily, leaving it with the only force of purging by the inferior parts. Therefore I call them double; the formet are Emetic, that is, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, purging by the inferior and superior parts. The latter only purge the Belly. The Composition, and use of both, hitherto by me kept in secret, I now faithfully communicate. First of all, make an aqua fortis of Vitriol calcined to a yellowness, and common Salt of each 3 lib. to which add of Potter's Earth twice or thrice so much, and mix it. Afterwards by Retort in open fire draw of the the water, than in Balneo remove the Phlegm, that the Spirits may only remain. Than ℞ white Flowers of Antimony, add an equal part of the said water, and with gentle heat in Balneo remove the unprofitable Phlegm; for the Spirits cooperate with the Flowers, and only sand forth a waterness. Pour on fresh prepared Water, and as before draw of the Phlegm; this do so often as till the Flowers be sufficiently impregnated with the Spirits of the Waters, and the Waters retain in them no more Spirits. The Flowers thus impregnated, distil by Retort, and diligently receive the watery humidity which first comes forth; for it must be separated from the matter. But when some white, weighty, and small drops, begin to descend into the Receiver, apply another Receiver, and gather the Oil till no more will come forth, but an unprofitable Caput mortuum is left behind. (This Liquor comes forth just after the same manner as Butter of Antimony, or Mercurius vitae; wherefore it may here seem to be taken for it.) This Oil in the Receiver, by little and little, Coagulates and Crystallises, which must again the second time by Retort be purified: the same Oil will come forth, but more pure and excellent. This Oil is the Basis of the Emetic Pills, as well as of those that only purge the Belly. For if a small part of this Oil, be injected into distilled Rain-water, it will be precipited into a most white, rate, and soft powder, which in the distilled water must be often washed from all its acrimony; and afterwards mixed with as much purging extract, as shall be convenient to incorporate the Powder into ●ills; of which from one grain to three given per se, purge out all noxious impurities both by the superior and inferiot parts. But if a small part of this Oil be injected into an equal weight of Oil of Bohemian-tartar, made per diliqu●um, and for one or two days left together, and at length by often washing, purified, and edulcorated, it will be reduced into Flowers very soft, and delicate, which in like manner mixed with purging Extracts, and made up into Pills. Dose from one grain to four, do only purge the belly, and that gently without pain or molestation. But either of these sorts of Pills, in all diseases where Evacuation is needful, may most commodiously be adhibited. Which we in other Specificks advice about. Hence it is manifest, and experience proves, that the preparation of Antimony is not only one, but many, which may only purge, and that very kindly, by the Inferior parts; which is contrary to the Opinion of our Author below, Error of Crollius and others. where he treats of Panchymagogon, and many others, who are of the same opinion with him, because they know not, affirm it to be plainly impossible. Anno 1614 October 31. I gave one of these Pills, weighing at lest one grain, to my Son Jacob; it moved his Belly strongly six times, without any pain, and with admirable success. The Emetic force of Flowers of Butter of Antimony, or Mercurius vitae, is from the Antimony itself: yet this is taken away by being wrought together with Salt only, that it hardly retains a Cathartick virtue. Moreover, with easy Artifice, Flowers are made, which only parge downwards, in this manner. Dissolve calcined Bohemian-tartar in hot-water filter it, and ●terward with gentle evaporation remove the Phlegm, (Note, If Salt of ●tar often impregnated with Spirit of Vinegar, be mixed with thrice so much Argilla, and afterwards distilled by Retort, there will come forth a most excellent Arcanum of tartar, useful in all affects of the Ventricle, Reinss, and other obstructions) the Solution cleansed put into a vessel and keep. Put Crude Antimony into a Crucible, when melted put it into the former Solution and the Flowers of Antimony will be precipited very read. Of which, first cleansed from all their saltness, with common Water, and than dried, ℞ six, eight, or ten grains, add of Sulphur of Vitriol two grains; give this to drink in Syrup of Maidenhair, or other convenient Extract. This wonderfully, but very gently, exhausts all impurities, even from the most remote parts, in Fluxes of the Head, and the noxious humours of the Gout. Sulphur of Vitriol. Make Sulphur of Vitriol thus: ℞ Vitriol calcined in a Hothouse, or in the Sun, to a whiteness, what quantity you please, dissolve it in hot-water, pour upon it drop by drop Oil of Bohemian-tartar, and the Sulphur of Vitriol will precipite the bottom; which diligently edulcorate and dry. This is also profitable in Assects of the Lights. These preparations being familiat with me, have hitherto been kept secret. Tincture of Gold. Note, If this Oil of rectified Flowers, be conjoined with Calx of Gold, diligently prepared, and set in digestion for a Month, the Gold will Extract a Redness; if distilled with the same Oil the Gold will be elevated, which by Spirit of Wine is dissolved into an Aurum p●tabile, not to be contemned. It's virtues are Diaphoretic, for if three, four, or five grains of it be exhibited in Wine, Sweats are presently procured, in so great a measure, as the Patient must necessarily change his shirt. But the Oil of Antimony, which comes forth●rom the Gold in this first distillation gently purges, and resolves all obstructions, and is otherwise of singular use. (b) This is necessary, otherwise, it would not be useful. (c) At length. (d) Sudamly. (e) Or the true Cassia Lignea, which is better. (f) Otherwise it is called powder without humidity. (g) Or of Magistery. Electuary (a) of Antimony. ℞ Glass of Antimony, prepared when Sol and Luna are in the sign Aquarius or Pisces, grind it subtly, often pouring upon it distilled Vinegar, (b) which afterwards dry in Ashes; so you will have a white Mass, which grind to powder. Of this power ℞ ℥ ij. Treacle (c) Androm. ℥ ij. Nutmegs. Mastic, of each ʒijs. Orange Peels. Read Corals prepared, of each ʒijs. Cloves. Seeds of Fennel. Coriander prepared, of each ℥ ij. Pulverisate these exceeding well, mix them, and with Conserve of Quinces make a Mass according to art, of which make Pills, in magnitude like Peas. Virtues. It wonderfully helps in the Pest, Quartane, Dropsy. In Long, and inveterate Diseases. In Diuturnal putrid Fevers. In Cachexy, Melancholy, Madness, Delirium. In Symptoms of Poisons drunk. Dose. To the weaker sort one Pill is given. (d) To the stronger two, with respect always to the strength of the Patient. Cautions in exhibiting Antimony and Turbith. 1. In Exhibiting these two Catharticks, diligent heed must be taken, lest Constipations be (e) dolours of the Colic, or one of the principal members hurt, (f) as the Lights, (g) or the Liver, which by grievous vomiting, are oftentimes further endamaged. 2. In such, as to whom Antimony is exhibited, a vein must by no means be cut, either before, or after the taking it (i). 3. Where it provokes vomiting, a draught of Pease-broath gently boiled must be given, or Hen-broth without fat or warm beet, repeating it often if need be, that the sick may more easily vomit, and the Medicine more swiftly operate. 4. They must always be given two, or three hours before and after meat (k). 5. In Choleric persons, and such as difficultly vomit, and are naturally weak, it (pomell) must not rashly be given, lest the stomach by the use thereof be debilitated, and distended, so as the natural vigour be wholly dejected. 6. To those, it may rightly be administered, who are prove to vomiting, having a strong stomach, the passages of the breast large and wide, (m) and who are otherwise accustomed to vomiting, and in whom the matter easily comes upward. 7. I● t●e Disease be contumacious, (n) the matter must first be ripened for two days with ●urb●th, 〈◊〉) afterwards Antimony may be exhibited. 8. In the Pestilence, if Antimony be administered, this must be always observed, that the same time, some maturating Attractive, (lordship) be also applied to the Bubo or Carbuncle, (cue) otherwise it will be hard like a S●rrhus, and that hardness will continued for several months. In Hypercatharsis, to suppress the overmuch vomiting give fresh Treacle, or juice (razors) of Quinces: Apply to the ventricle a Plaster of a Crust (f) of Bread; and to the soles of the feet toasted bread sopped in Vinegar. If exceeding dolour of the head be, apply to the head and forehead linen clothes, moistened in water of Lettuce (t) and Roses, with Vinegar and Oil of Roses. (a) It is called Electuary of Antimony, because glass of Antimony rightly prepared, and often corrected, conjoined with other Theriacal Species, Glass of Antimony. is a medicament representing an Electuary; the use whereof is excellent. Gla●e of Antimony is so called, because it becomes transparent like to glass; from the only powder of Antimony, with long and gentle heat calcined to the c●lour of Ashes, in the Month of January or February, according to the Author's mind, melted pierce, is more commendable for this composition, than the other, which in the vulgar manner is want to be made of Borax and Crude Antimony; for it is more excellent, The time of preparing glass of Antimony. and by reason of the Celestial Influences, of Sol and Luna, being in the watery Signs Aquatius and Pisces, is rendered more happy and powerful in Operation. (b) To correct glass of Antimony, our Author takes strong distilled Vinegar, which surely is not improper, but better, and indeed nearer to fixation, is that correction of the same glass, which is made with Oil or Spirit of Vitriol; for so the more light and crude part, from which their so great vomitory force and violence arises, by more strong maturating, are rendered more gentle, purging very easily, and almost only by the inferior parts. Process in the correction of glass of Antimony may be made, thus: ℞ Glass of Antimony dried, and reduced to most fine powder ℥ ij. Glass of Antimony corrected. Instill upon it Spirit or Oil of Vitriol corrected ℥ ij. diligently mix them, afterwards in a Dish with gentle heat dry it, than pour on the same's quantity of Spirit of Vitriol, and evaporate it; repeat the operation seven or else nine times, always provided, the powder of glass of Antimony be every time very well dried, before the instilling the Oil of Vitriol. This powder in the same proportion afterwards mixed with the Theriacal Species described by our Author, and what you desire, you will have more excellent. Another preparation not unlike to this, is described in Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition page. which in Conserves, Rotula's, confected Pears, and in other confected first-fruits may be exhibited without nauseousness. Other glass of Antimony excellently corrected. ℞ powder of Antimony very fine, mix it with a like quantity of common Salt, sublime it in a luted pot, and the Antimony will rise like a Saturnine matter, by boiling dissolve the Salt and powder of Antimony; afterwards diligently dry it, and by moderate heat again calcine it in a pot always stirring it, and intending the fire, till all wax white; grind it very well, and in a duplicate Crucible make it flow in an open fire; this being done remove it from the fire, and pour it drop by drop into a Basin, than it will be of a read colour. Dose to Infants one 〈◊〉, to them of ten years of age two grains, to them of forty years five grains in Wine, it only purges by Siege, but in Honey by the Superior parts. Balls made of glass of Antimony, good against Fevers. There is also another preparation of glass of Antimony, familiarly used by me in ●s, the composition of which in this place I shall communicate, the use is as in the ●brile Specific, of which afterwards. ℞ Glass of Antimony prepared in the just time, if possible, and most diligently whitened with Spirit of Vitriol, and afterwards finely Pulverisate ℥ ss. alias ℥ jss. Sugar Candy ʒiij. Wheat-flower ℥ iiij. Select Saffron ℈ j Boil them with gentle heat in common Water, to the consistency of a Poultis, yet diligently beware, lest in the end in the too much hardened, or burnt, but let it be almost as stiff as bread; of this make Balls, and lay them up carefully. They will keep in their integrity four years, after which time they will contract an hoariness, and become unprofitable. Dose and Use, see below in the Febrile Specific. (c) In more vehement Purgations, some grains of the true Bezoar-stone should be added, as Boetius in his Treatise of Gems adviseth. Note. By the same reason, mineral Boezoar, may also profitably be added. (d) Either by itself, or swallowed with convenient Liquor. (e) Of the belly. (f) Vehemently, otherwise in more light affects, the use of Antimony is not to be feared, ●or it much helps. (g) But it is happily exhibited in the Pleurisy, inflammation of the Lights, Asthma, Empyema, and Imposthume. Therefore it is not to be understood simply of the Lungs hurt, for in the Affects thereof it is an healing Remedy, except only in old inveterate Ulcerations. In Empyema it is a great Arcanum. (h) A Caution of Antimony. Caution. The too frequent use of Antimony, extracts the innate humidity, and causes Convulsions, wherefore in dry and choleric bodies it must not too often be used. (i) What causes the Author had, that before, and after the taking of Antimony, a vein should not be cut, Whether after the taking of Antimony a vein may be cut. I understand not. For Antimony is endued with like purging virtues, as all other Catharticks are. Hellebore, which abounds with Antimonial properties, moves vomiting more vehemently: but who hath at any time, before or after exhibiting Hellebore, forbidden Phlebotomy where need required? Therefore it is not to be feared, in the exhibiting of Antimony. Moreover, experience proves, besides the Testimony of Ruland the Father, and others, that either before or after the giving of Aqua bened, which is wholly Antimonial, in the Plurtsi●, and other diseases, the cutting of a Vein hath been used, and that happily to the repelling the disease, from whence no peril hath ensued. (k) Read, before: seldom after. pomell Viz. Antimony and Turbith. (m) Also a long Neck. (n) Chronical. oh Read the Universal Digestive, or Vitriolate Tartar. lordship Emplaster. cue See below the Pestilential Specific. razors Or, crude juice of Quinces, or one pill, or one d●se of Laudanum Opiate, which also very swoly stays vomiting. See Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition page. (s) Beiled with Wine and Vinegar. (t) Rather of Vervein. See Pract. Chymiatrica, etc. page. Panchymagogon (a). Among all Cathartick Medicaments, although I have spared neither cost nor labour, yet by very often experiment made, I have hitherto found none, which are with less trouble taken, and do more happily perform the desired Operations, than Panchymagogon. If Antimony (which, among the vulgar, by reason of its vehement vomiting, is infamous and abominable) could so be prepared, as it might only perform its office by the inferior (b) parts, without the usual violence, which for the most part is by me removed in my antecedent preparations, there could hardly be given a more pleasant Cathart●ck in the things of nature. But a preparation of this kind hath been often attempted, yet not performed hitherto, although by the benefit of Pirotechnia it hath been endeavoured, wherefore not found out by any Chemist, notwithstanding of it, for Ostentation sake, as well as of Aurum potabile, many do falsely glory. ℞ Species of Diarrhod. Abbot. Diamber, (c) of each ℥ j From these with Spirit of Wine, (d) by digestion for four days daily stirring it, extract a Tincture, and keep it a part; Than ℞ Pulp of Coloquintida (e) ʒvij. Turbith Gumos. ʒv. The best Agarick, ℥ j Root of the true black Hellebore, ℥ j Choice Scammony, ʒuj. Leaves of Sena ℥ iiij. Choice Rhubarb ʒiiij. Seeds of walwort beaten, ℥ iij. Elatery, ʒij. Hermodactyls, ʒiij. Break and bruise these well together, and upon them pour the Spirit of Wine Tinged (f) with the Species, as aforesaid; afterwards for eight or fourteen days, macerate them with gentle heat in Balneo, (beware lest the Spirit of Wine break the Glass) remove the tinged Spirit by Inclination, and pour on fresh, this do so long as till all the tincture and purging property be extracted: Lastly, the tinged Spirit of Wine (g) mixed together, abstract by gentle heat in Balneo, until a thickness like Honey be left in the bottom: About the end, add Oil (h) of Cinnamon, Cloves, and Nutmegs, of each ten drops, Salt (i) of Pearls, and Corals ʒij. Salt extracted by Art (k) from calcined Feces, with shave of Cranium, (pomell) being mixed herewith tender it more efficatious. There is not given a better Cathartick, which purgeth with lesle molestation. Use and Dose. Of this Composition may be taken from ℈ i, to ℈ ij, with Malmesy, (m) or other rich Wine, or with broth, or other appropriate Liquors. Some in the use of this add some drops of Oil of Vitriol. In powder of Liquorish, without molestation it expels all noxious humours. This may de made up in Pills, and swallowed alone, or, which is best, dissolved in a draught if Malmesy Wine. Another Description. ℞ Pulp of Coloquintida, ʒuj. Agarick, choice Scammony, of each ℥ ss. Black Hellebore. Species of Diarrhodon Abbat. * Alias Aloes succotrine. Aloes in juice of Citron, of each, ℥ j From these, with Spirit of Wine, extract and Essence, from which, afterwards in Balneo, the Spirit of Wine must be separated. And, because in extraction of purging medicaments, the purgative faculty is want to be debilitated, (n) wherefore some add to one part of extract, another of crude purges, add there over to the above said, before the extract in the bottom remain plainly thickened. Trochus of Alhandal ʒuj. Diagridium prepared. Agarick Trochiscate, of each ℥ ss. Aloes Epatick ℥ j Pulverisate all these, and reduce them to a mass of a just consistency. Dose from 〈◊〉 to fifteen and twenty grains, in form of Pills. (a) This description of Panchymagogon, was invented by Isaac Holland, for it is found in his vegetable work; and is very commendable. Tyrocinium Chymicum, among other Extracts, quotes this lib. 2. chap. 9 Moreover, it is called Panchymagogon, because it attracts all humours. (b) Which, Whether Antimony only purging by the inferior parts may be. to his desired wish that Antimony might be prepared only purging downward, the Author adds declaiming judgements, of opinions varying from his, which is the experiences, and testimony of so many famous men. Antimony, as we have already said, is prepared with a purging faculty only; for all the Emetic force of Antimony may be taken away, by requisite Art, so as it shall neither purge by Siege, nor by vomiting, but diaphoretically only. If therefore Art can remove all power of purging, it most certainly can retain in it the Cathartick property, and mitigate the other, or else wholly remove it. For if either part of its operation be alterable, according to variety of prepapations, it may also be abolished or retained, according to the same diversity. And a little before our Author prescribes correctories, with Aromaticks, for flowers of Antimony, lest they should too vehemently provoke vomiting; where we in our Notes of the same flowers of Antimony, describe circulation with noble Menstruums of Spirit of Wine and Honey, and afterwards a simple digestion, by which they are rendered operative only by the inferior parts. Likewise flowers of Antimony by being wrought together for some time with common Salt, loose their vomitive faculty. Purging Spirit of Vitriol. Moreover, if Pulverisate glass of Antimony, or flowers of the same, be infused in a Bolt-head, with Oil or Spirit of Vitriol, not rectified (which must be well minded) the glade or flowers being covered two fingers with the Oil or Spirit, and left for some time in a warm place, a dark read extraction is made. Of which, from four to ten drops, exhibited in some convenient liquor, purges the impurities of the belly by Siege only, without any detriment, nauseousness, or vomiting; it is a very profitable Cathartick, and in many diseases admirably useful: yet it will be better, first to prove its virtue by experience, before it be too much commended. (c) To these may be added others, as of Mastic, read Roses, Anniseeds, Fennel-seeds, of eachʒiss. (d) Others, more commodiously, make the Extraction with Cinamon-water prepared with Wine. (e) Of that which hath been long kept. (f) The Chemical Essence. (g) Dissolve in that Menstruum, Aloes succotrin. ℥ j filter it, and and is to the former. (h) The Oils, before they are adjected, should first be dissolved in a little Spirit of Wine, for so they will be the better-mixed with the Extracts. (i) Magistery rather. (k) With water of Fennel. pomell Or, bones of the Microcosm, calcined. (m) If it be hard, it may be tempered with Spirit of Roses or Violets, and afterwards dissolved in Malmesy-wine. (n) Whether in preparing purging Extracts, Spirit of Wine, for a proper Menstruum, may be adhibited; after many others, is questioned by the Author of Tyrocinium Chymicum, lib. 2. chap. 9 of Extracts. He rather judges, that in some the purging virtue, by digestion with Spirit of Wine, is impeded; but he leaves it so, as it seems, to require a subtle arguing; for it doth not infringe the virtue, nor doth it attract it to itself. The faculty of purging Extracts, is fostered in the volatile Mercurial-salt, wherefore it desires a like Menstruum; of like nature with that which should be extracteds but Spirit of Wine is Sulphureous, and retains the nature of Sulphur; so that he attracts from things, what is of of his own nature, viz. Sulphur; leaving the Mercurial-salts untouched. Wherhfore it is rather to be used for Extraction of such things, whose essence consists in Sulphur, such are Diaphoreticks, than of Catharticks, for which it is not so proper. Yet this our judgement cannot overthrew the Opinion of those, who endeavour to persuade the contrary, viz. that no purging force is left in the● after they have been infused with Spirit of Wine; for, say, they, a certain Cathartick virtue may be extracted from Spirit of Wine, from which it is not easily separated, but when it is about to be separated the Spirit of Wine is also abstracted with it. The contrary of this experience declares. For first, how can the Spirit of Wine attract to itself, what is not of its own nature, as is already said? Secondly, If it plainly extract the purging faculty, how is it, that when extracts of this kind, by this Mehstruum debilitated, (as they say) being afterwards well dried, and other convenient Menstruum pour on, do still retain their purging faculty so apparently manifest? And lastly, where they say the Cathartick virtue, cannot easily be separated from the Spirit of Wine, this also experience manifestly repugness For who will deny, that Spirit of Wine, used instead of a Menstruum in Extract of Coloquintida, cannot easily be separated from the purging Tincture? Wherhfore the purging virtue is not fixed in Spirit of Wine: for the remaining Magna 's after Spirit of Wine hath completely performed the office of Extraction, being afterwards excited with other Menstruums, do still retain their purging faculty, by the Spirit of Wine not attracted. Yet rightly to prepare purging Extracts, except in Coloquintida, Scammony, and Elatery, whose violence by Spirit of Wine is corrected, other Menstruums are more proper, such as Metheglin. Canary Vine, Whey of Milk, Water of sweet Apples, Betony, Fennel, Anise, Roses, Meadon-sweet, Cardu-bened, Fumitory and such like; especially, if with these be conjoined some drops of Oil of Bohemian-tartar, made per deliquium, for so they will the sooner attract, and take to themselves the Mercurial Salt. From all which it is sufficiently manifest, what is the cause in Extracts their purging property is debilitated, so as many times we are enforced to give some purges in the Substance. For which cause, this must well be noted and considered, viz. what Menstruums are to be applied to this or that Extract. Anno 1615. in the Month of December, I thus prepared this Panchymagogon. ℞ choice leaves of Sena ℥ iiij. Root of the true black Hellebore ℥ iij. Turbith gummos. Polypode of the Oak. Most white Agarick. Pulp of Coloquintida, of each ℥ ij. p of Carthamus-seeds, ℥ jss. Choice Rhubarb. Hermodactyls, of each ℥ jss. Fine Scammony ℥ j Elatery ℥ ss. Species Aromatice Caryophyllata ℥ iij. Species of Diamber. Rinds of Citron, of each ʒijs. Make the Extract with Cinamon-water made with Wine. Of this simple Extract there was ℥ viij. I added Balsam of Aloes ℥ iij. I also added Magistery of Pearls, and Corals, of each ℈ ss. Oil of Mace, Cinnamon, and Cloves, of each ten drops. Dose from ten grains to ℈ j with respect to the disease, and Patient. See Pansa in his book of proroguing life, part. 2. pag. 113. Anno 1629. in the Month of October, I prepared this Panchymagogon. ℞ Aloes Succotrine ½ lib. The best Rhubarb. ℥ u Choice leaves of Sena ℥ iiij. Most white Agarick ℥ iij. Choice Turbith ℥ ijss. Root of most white Mechoacanna ℥ ij. Root of true black Hellebore ℥ ss. Pulp of Coloquintida ℥ j Root Chelapu. Scammony, of each ʒv. Root of Esula prepared ʒss. Hermodactyls ʒiij. Sharp Cinnamon. Most white Ginger. Mace, of each ʒijs. Galangal ʒj. Wormseed Cloves. Cardamum. Rinds of Citron. Squinanthum, of each ʒjs. Make infusion with a sufficient quantity of Spirit of Wine, and 1 lib. of Anise of Fennel-water, let them stand for eight days, in the mean while stirring them every day; afterwards strain, and express them strongly through a linen cloth, and make an Extract; add in the end, the other things, which Crollius adds, especially add to the Extraction Species of Diamber, and Diarrhodon, mix them all exactly. Another way not lesle noble. ℞ Leaves of Sena without all the stalks ℥ ij. Choice Rhubarb ℥ jss. Root of black Hellebore of Austria ℥ j White gummose Turbith. Polypode of the Oak. Trochus of Alhandal. Agarick Trochiscate, of each ℥ ss. p of Carthamus-seed. Choice read Mirth, of each ʒiij. Species Aromat. Caryophilat. Diamber, of each ʒijs. Rinds of Cidron ʒj. Cut and bruise these very well, pour upon them Spirit of good Wine, and Water of Cinnamon, of each 1 lib. and ½; extract the Spirits, afterwards press them out, extract the feces again only with Cinamon-water, afterwards strain it well, according to Crollius his mind. To the Extract and Extract of Aloes made with water of Betony, or Vervein ℥ iij. Make a mixture, than by heat reduce the whole to a convenient Consistency, adding Oil of Cloves ten drops. Dose from ten grains to twenty. Another description. ℞ Rhubarb. The best Turbith. Pulp of Coloquintida. Most white Agarick, of each ℥ ij. True black Hellebore ℥ jss. White Hellebore ℥ ss. White Ginger●. Root of cucumber wild. Hermodactyls. Euphorbium of each ℥ ss. Squinanthum. Root of Coltsfoot, of each ʒijs. Digest these in a close vessel for twenty four hours, in a sufficient quantity of Water of Anise, than boil them with gentle heat, till half be consumed, to which, when strained and thickened, add. Scammony pulverisate ʒuj. The best Aloes succotrine ℥ j Ambergreise seven grains. Camphire ℈ ss. Benzonie, Musk, of each seven grains, moisten them with Oil Anise. Another Panchymagogon. ℞ root of the flower de luce. Cypress. Coltsfoot. Angelica. Lign. Aloes, of each ʒjs. Root of wild cucumber ʒij. White gummose Turbith ℥ j Saffron ʒss. Squinanthum ʒss. The best Rhubarb. Most white Agarick, of each ℥ j True black Hellebore. Diagridium, of each ℥ jss. Pulp of Coloquintida ʒuj. Aloes succotrine ʒij. Dissolve the Aloes and Diagridium, in a sufficient quantity of Water, let them stand in Balneo three days or more, very often stirring them: Infuse the rest in a sufficient quantity of Spirit of Wine, stirring them sometimes; afterwards Evaporate them to the consistency of an Extract: mix both Extracts, and to them add Musk, Amber, Camphire, of each ten grains. Reduce it to a Mass, of a just consistency to be made up in Pills, moistening it with Oil of Anise. Extract of Mechoacanna. ℞ root of choice Mechoacanna not putrified ℥ iij. Turbith gummose, and white ℥ j White ginger ʒij. Root of Polypode ℥ ss. These cut in a gross manner, pour upon them of the best Spirit of Wine and Water of Betony, and of that Water which is abstracted from Aloes, of each ½ lib. macerate them for two days in a hot place, and vessel well-closed; than with a Press strongly express the Juices: on the remaining feces again pour Water of Betony, as much as will cover them a little above, when sufficiently macerated express them; join the expressions and add Most pure Manna ʒij. Scammony well cleansed ʒj. Mix these, stirring them well together, and add Spirit of Vitriol five drops, Oil of Cinnamon three drops. Dose ℈ j more or lesle. Extract of Coloquintida and Scammony, useful to incorporate prepared flowers of Antimony, of which mention is often made above. ℞ Coloquintida not fresh, but that which hath been kept some years, without the kernels ½ lib. Pure and choice Scammon ℥ iij. These, being cut, extract with Spirit of Wine, till all be extracted out of it, rejecting the feces distil of the Menstruum to a consistency, and the Spirit will serve for the same use, by distillation coagulate it, and put it up for use. Dose per se, from twelve to fifteen grains. It is very useful incorporated with others, made up into Pills. The true preparation (a) of Scammony. ℞ Choice Scammony not adulterated ½ lib. beaten, and sift it, afterwards pour upon it a little juice of Roses, or which is better of the wild roses, (b) expressed and strained, (add one or two drops of Spirit of Vitriol. The juice must be kept for use in a cold place lest it grow sour) and in the Sun, or behind a Furnace dry it. This imbibition, and drying, must be renewed (c) twenty or thirty times: for so the noxious, and viscous malignity of the Scammony is easily dissipated, which, otherwise, by cleaving to the foldings of the Ventricle is want to excite great dolour and anguish. With the former juice may be mixed half so much of the expressed juice of Quinces purified, whereby it will be more efficacious, and with lesle trouble purge the belly, and with this prepared Scammony, the purging force of all Catharticks may be excited, and sharpened. Dose and Use. In many Diseases wanting evacuation. (d) Dose five grains. In robust constitutions from twelve to fifteen and twenty grains may be given (e). Form into Pills or ground to powder after drying, and fifteen or twenty grains of this powder may be exhibited in Syrup of Roses. The best preparation of Scammony. Choice Scammony prepared with juice of Roses, by reiterated imbibitions, and dryings, as is already said; than ℞ good Alcohol of Wine (f) without phlegm (in which have been first macerated for twenty four hours, seeds of Anise, Fennel, Cinnamon, and Spikenard, of each a little) as much as may suffice to extract the Tincture, or Essence of Scammony; pour it upon the Scammony moderately dried, that it may cover it three or four fingers, and let them stand in Balneo three or four days, every day often moving them, so the Spirit of Wine will extract a Tincture: The pure tinged Spirit by inclination separate, and pour on fresh Spirit, repeating the labour often, until the Alcohol be more tinged. Afterwards, the tinged Spirits joined, extract in Balneo and the Scammony will remain in the bottom like Honey, which in a convenient vessel, must be further dried with gentle heat. Of this Extract, which it is yet soft, like bread newly boiled, ℞ ℥ j of purified juice of Quinces ℥ iiij. of juice of Read Roses, well cleansed ℥ i Mix in a convenient glass, the Juices and Scammony with gentle heat, stirring them leisurely with a Silver Spatula, that the juices may be exhaled, and the Extract acquire its former consistency; but before all the humour be plainly exhaled, to ℥ j of Scammony, add of Salt, or Magistery of Pearls, and Corals, of each ʒjs. Make it up in Pills. So you will have the most excellent Cathartick, purging without Molestation. Dose. From ten grains to twelve and twenty. Note. In Extraction of Scammony, that it may be proper, it must first be well settled in the juices, before the humour be exhaled. Also when two parts of the Spirit of Wine or Liquor, is by Alembeck drawn from the Tincture, you may desist, and when the ●alneum is cold, take out the glass, in which you will see the Scammony dejected to the bottom, or else hung in the remaining Liquor, like pitch of a bright colour. In this place, by the way, the ingenious may be advised, that the Esence of one, or more Catharticks, extracted with Spirit of Wine, and mixed with the same; may in due proportion be incorporated, (about the end of the boiling over a gentle fire, with Electuary of Quinces or Citrons, and afterwards according to Art be boiled to a just consistency, so the purging virtue conjoined in the Electuaries will remain, after evaporation of the Spirit of Wine. These Catharticks in a just Dose, and very small quantity, Untruths in Physicians are allowed by Plato, when for the benefit of the sick. in urgent necessity, with honest fraud, ingenious and officious guile, may be exhibited to delicate and squeamish persons, with great emolument, and no molestation, or trouble to the sick. A more short preparation of Scammony. (a) Indeed our Author here proposes a profitable, yet very laborious preparation. This following which I prepose is more short and easy; yet not wanting its 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 ●●rtue. ℞ Fine or choice Scammony, grinned it very small upon a Marbel, imbibe it with a little Spirit of Vitriol, or Sulphur made per Campane, adding three or four drops (or more according to the quantity of the Scammony) of distilled Oil of Anise or Fennel-seeds, The true correction of Scammony by Spirit of Vitriol. diligently grinned them long together, till they become a Mass clammy like Pitch; which keep in a Bladder, or as other pillulary Masses are want to be kept. This preparation, with Spirit of Vitriol, is plainly Philosophical. For as Antimony attended with a vehement hot quality, which proceeds from the Mercury, and corroding volatile Salt, is corrected perfectly by this Noble Menstruum: So here the corroding property of the Salt can not more be of force, but is transmuted by the mortification, effected through the contrary acting of Spirit of Vitriol, and Oil of Anise, and reduced to a beneficial Operation. It is necessary, the same way and method be always observed by the Chemist, in the requisite and dexterous preparation and correction of Euphorbium, which indeed should by no means in Pills or otherwise be admitted for medicinal use, until this genuine preparation be first prudently performed. Dose of this prepared Scammony from fifteen to twenty grains; it purges gently without molestation. The same may be used instead of the Extract of coloquintida and Scammony, before prescribed for incorporating Mercurial and Antimonial Pills. The use of this is plainly necessary in Mineral Turbith, of which two, three, or four grains, in fifteen grains of Scammony thus prepared, exhibited in Lues venerea, and the Dose often repeated, powerfully expels the disease. Some correct Antimony with juice of Selandine, and that very well. Moreover, in the same manner are prepared all purging Juices, Aloes, Elatery, Gumdeperu, etc. For hereby their vehemency is mitigated, and so rendered more suitable to be inwardly taken, in form of Pills or otherwise. (b) Viz. an half part. For this Juice is astringent, and hinders the purging faculty. (c) Scammony not prepared. Scammony not prepared is hurtful. 1. Begets corroding winds. 2. By its abundant sharpness inflames the spirits, and so excites Fevers. 3. It vehemently attracts and opens. 4. It by its sharpness endamages the Intestines, causing the Dysentery and Tenesmus. 5. It is prejudicial to the Heart, Liver, and Ventricle, by the propriety of its substance. (d) Especially in Choleric persons. (e) The same Doses may be used in other purging Extracts, yet always with consideration of their powerful faculties. (f) Also Scammony, by macerating is extracted with Majoran-water, or other odoriferous water hot, which being afterwards separated, fresh water is again poured on, till it will not more be extracted. The Water is abstracted in Balneo, and the Scammony left in the bottom pure and Candid. Which being done, according to the Author's prescript, it must with purified Juice of Quinces and Roses, be reduced to the consistency of Pills. Specificum purgans of Paracelsus (a). First, The purification of Vitriol from Sulphur is made in the following manner. ℞ Vngarick Vitriol, (b) and in a Copper Vessel dissolve it in common water, being dissolved sprinkle upon it common Oil of Bohemian-tartar, (c) 3. lib. of Vitriol, ℥ iiij. of Oil of Bohemian-tartar, or there about are required; let them cool together, afterwards what is clear pour of, (d) for the fetid Sulphur, unapt for this Operation, sinks to the bottom like Clay. The pure Solution evaporate, till it begin to be as it were crusted, afterwards in a cold place the Vitriol will be converted to * Or small stones. Crystals, which diligently keep. Secondly, Distillation of Spirit of Bohemian-tartar is thus instituted. ℞ Crude white Bohemian-tartar, (e) upon it pour one measure (f) of Spirit of Wine, close the orifice of the vessel very well, and in a Hothouse, set it to digest for forty days together. Afterwards distil it in a gentle heat of Ashes, until some yellow oily drops begin to come forth, than cease. The Spirit that is come forth keep a part, the remaining Caput mortuum with strong fire evaporate, so long as till the Bohemian-tartar be moderately calcined, not to a whiteness, but so as it remain of a dark colour: upon this Bohemian-tartar pour the Spirit before distilled of, set it to putrefy in Balneo for three days; this being done, distil it first in Sand, afterwards by Alembeck luted not too high in a most strong open fire, so the requisite Spirit of Bohemian-tartar will come forth. Thirdly, Of the former remaining calcined Bohemian-tartar (from which the Spirit is extracted) ℞ 1 lib. Of the Vitriol, as aforesaid, prepared 1 lib. beaten them, (g) and mix them in a large glass, pour upon them the before distilled Spirit of Bohemian-tartar, adding a measure of old rich Whitewine: the glass closed with a Blind-head, set for forty days in gentle heat; the time expired, begin to distil it, at first with most gentle fire in Sand, that the subtle Spirits of Wine, Tartar, and Vitriol may ascend, which diligently gather, and keep a part. When the phlegm comes of sweet, that also gather a part: afterwards again grinned the matter, (for it will be crystallized) and in a Retort well coated, distil it in an open vehement fire, yet first begin leisurely lest the matter melt, afterwards with most strong fire (as is want to be in preparation of Oil of Vtriol) force it, till all the Spirits be come forth. These last Spirits mixed with the former subtle Spirits, but the middle sweet phlegm reject, as useless. Fourthly, From the Caput mortuum according to art, by the benefit of common Water (h) extract a Salt, if need be reverberate the matter, and again extract it. This reverberation and extraction repeat, until all the saltness be extracted. Mix the Extractions (i) of Salts, and by evaporating abstract the Water. Upon a Marble grind the Salt, which when ground, put into a long body with Alembeck annexed, pour on it the proper Spirits, viz. the first subtle, and the last strong Spirits, till the Salt be covered three or four fingers above, (if some phelegme do yet remain mixed with the Spirits, it will be no inconvenience) place it in Balneo for certain days, than the spirits from the Salts will extract their own proper Essence, (k) whatsoever is dissolved and extracted, by inclination gently pour of, and put on more of the remaining spirits, reiterate this labour, till the spirits in extracting be no more coloured. Fifthly, These spiritual extractions mix, and in Balneo cohobate for fourteen days, always repouring on what comes of: Lastly, in Sand strongly distil whatsoever will come forth, and what remains force in an open fire, till the Salts, together with the Spirits, be come forth. Sixthly, The Salts with the Spirits in Balneo cohobate often, and the Salts in a gross and visible manner will begin to settle in the bottom, (whence the Liquor becomes white like Calx of Silver dissolved in powerful (pomell) water) than in Balneo, with 〈◊〉 heat, the proper Spirits may be abstracted, and the matter in the bottom remain thick like a Poultis. And so Specificum purgans, not without great labour and is time prepared. A more easy way of preparing in re-iterating the Operation the second time. The remaining Spirit last abstracted after the first absolute Operation, may be kept for the second preparation, so the labour will be more easy, viz. ℞ ●he Salt of Vulgar Vitriol, and Salt of Bohemian-tartar, (m) in equal weight, and from them with this Spirit extract an Essence or Salts, and in the same manner proceed in all. But because a purgative in great abundance cannot very quickly be made, nor aught only the mineral noxious (n) fumes be removed, but also the earthy (oh) impurities o● the Microcosm quite exterminated ʒi it will not be improper here to set down the preparation of extracting volatile Salts by Alembeck from certain herbs, which afterwards in equal weight with Specificum purgans being mixed and exhibited, will tender the work more easy. Salts of Herbs are thus prepared. ℞ Black Hellebore. Herbs and Roots lordship. Carduus Bened. Herbs and Roots lordship. Masterwort Herbs and Roots lordship. Roots of wild Alexander. Century. Tormentil. Herbs and Flowers of Succory. Angelica. Pimpernel. Selandine. Herbs, Saint Johnsworty Vincetox. Aron, Horse-tail. Cinquefoil, of all these a like quantity, as shall be thought fit. Dry them in the shade, not in the Sun; cut them and put them in a little Barrel, upon them pour water, wherein a little Hops and Ferment hath been gently boiled; Ferment them in a Hothouse, (cue) often stirring them for three Weeks; (razors) afterwards, distil them in vesica cuprea, as the manner is, with refreshing of the Spirits, as is want to be indistillation of spirit of Wine. This Spirit moderately rectify, (t) not perfectly, viz. to the highest perfection. (u) The remaining Feces to those the like dried Herbs may be added, and so you will have more abundance) (w) reduce th' Ashes, and from them extract a Salt; to the Salt when dried, pour on the proper Spirit, that being set in Balneo for certain days, the Essence may be extracted, pour of the essencified spirit, and pour on more, repeating the labour till no more can be extracted (x). Mix the extractions, and cohobate it certain days in Balneo, if any Feces hap to settle in the bottom, these separate by filtering through Brown Paper) afterwards in a boiling Balneo distil it, than the Salt will ascend together with the spirit: If any thing by chance remain, pour on more spirit, and again cohobate it, and than distil it in Sand: what comes forth receive and pour upon it a good quantity of its own Phlegm, (y) let them stand in a cold place, than the subtle distilled Salt will sink to the bottom; remove the spirit by inclination, and keep it for a second use of Extraction; that which resides in the bottom, may be a little edulcorated and dried in a Hothouse, than will remain (z) Salt of Herbs in Medicinal use most efficacious; whose use according to Theophrastus, is thus. ℞ Of Specificum (aa) purgans one part, of Essence, of Oriental Crocus one other part extracted with Spirit of Wine, from which the spirit of Wine is not separated, circulate these two or three Weeks, and keep them for use. It may also be given without Essence of Saffron, but with it is better for comforting the heart. Virtues, Doses and manner of exhibiting. In all diseases needing evacuation, it is given without any danger. (bb) In all putrefactions and superfluous humidities of the Body, from what cause soever produced. It is given in Wine upon an empty stomach, in Wormwood-wine, Malmesy, Broth, or Juice of Roses. Dose according to age, as to those of twenty, thirty, forty, and fifty years, four grains are given. To Youth of fifteen years, three grains; to Children and Infants, two grains. Let the Patient keep himself warm in Bed for one hour after the taking of it, than he may rise, walk, or sit; if in three hours it operate not, the same Dose again exhibit, let him fast three hours after, keeping himself warm (cc) from the Air all the whole day. Which way soever it operate, it matters not, whether by Vomiting, Siege, Sweat, or Urine. The following day, let the Patiented rest: The third day, increase the Dose one half part (as if before four grains were given, now give six) observing the order of the first day; the following day again let him rest. If necessity urge, give it the third, fourth, fifth, and sixth time, as long as the Disease remains (dd). This is a sufficient (ee) sign; whilst impurities are in the Body it purges, and discuses through the Members, and especially in the Centre of the Disease causeth dolour; but in defect of impurity no dolour ensues, and it hardly at all purges, because it doth not, after the manner of common Catharticks, work upon the radical humour (ff). (a) Paracelsus lib. 4. Archidox. briefly describes the preparation of Specificum purgans. For he appoints Magistery of Vitriol, with Magistery of Bohemian-tartar, to be joined in equal parts with Essence of Saffron, and to be digested together in a Pelican for one whole Month. But how the Magisteries should be made, he expresseth not; nor in any of Paracelsus his Write is any necessary way of this preparation 〈◊〉 Yet ingenious Artificers have, as much as they could, undeavoured to follow the Author's mind. This description proposed by Crollius, doth not indeed want certainty, but is exceeding tedious, and also very laborious; wherefore we have no cause at present to acknowledge this for geivine. Since Paracelsus his Antifices conformed to the prescripts of Nature, Paracelsus his preparations easy, not difficult. we well know not to be very difficult: And that by him much the more easy by so much the more ●●occult, and by Periphrasis both of words and descriptions, are left sometimes according to the manner of Paracelsus obscure. We shall first consider the Author's words, afterwards faithfully from proper Experience and Practice, declare a more easy way of Preparing this Specificum purgans. (b) Blew Vitriol. (c) Made per deliquium. (d) From the Feces. (e) Cream of Tartar is better, of which in the universal Digestive. (f) Four pound. (g) Mixed with dry Argilla, or other Earth, which must be three times as much, 〈◊〉 the master. If Argilla be not mixed, the matter will melt. (h) Hot. (i) The former and the latter. (k) With a certain yellowness tending to redness. pomell Aqua fortis. (m) Extracted either a part or together. (n) That is, impurities exalted, as in sharp diseases, the Pest, etc. oh The Bohemian-tartar in Chronical diseases. lordship Some plainly omit Masterwort, Angelica, Pimpernel, Selandine, Vincetox, 〈◊〉 foil. cue Or other hot place. razors Until they be seen to contract a certain sharpness. (s) Read of Iuniper, or of other spirits from Vegetables, or else from Seeds. (t) Distil it with gentle fire. (u) Not wholly, but that it may retain with it some phlegm. (w) Of Ashes and Feces. (x) Or, which is better, proceed forward with these, as is below described in distillation of spirit of Tartar. (y) Before, aften rectification of the spirits of the Residue. (z) In the bottom. (aa) That is, ℞ of Specificum purgans, of the Essence of Saffron, and of the vegetable Specific, of each an equal part. (bb) Without considering what humour it is that offends, whether it be choler or phlegm. (cc) Otherwise grievous Symptoms follow. (dd) Yet always respecting the nature of the diseased. (ee) Of purging. (ff) That is, it destroys not the natural Vigour. A more easy way of preparing Specificum purgans of Paracelsus. A more compendious and lesle laborious way of preparing this Specific, hath been by me invented, and often practised, which is, thus. ℞ Of spirit of Bohemian-tartar distilled, as the Author prescribes below in Diaphoreticks, without any addition of spirit of Wine, 1 lib. Add to it of spirit of Wine 2 lib. and of rectified spirit of Vitriol ℥ ij. Pour these when mixed, upon the Colcothar of Vitriol, and Caput mortuum of Tartar, (from which a Spirit hath been extracted, and is afterwards calcined to a dark colour) and in a vessel well closed, digest it in Balneo for certain days. Than distil it by Retort in an open fire, yet at first with exceeding gentle heat, lest the spirits which are very thin be exhaled and perish: In the end urge the fire more strongly. This distillation is scarcely finished in three days. From the Caput mortuum remaining after distillation, being first well and vehemently calcined in a Potter's Furnace, in the usual manner extract a Salt, and with the before distilled spirit, digest it in Balneo for fifteen days, than mix them with dry Argilla or the Pumex-stone calcined, and by an Earthen Retort in an open fire distil it; so with the Spirit the Salt will come forth made spirituous, and be mixed in the same liquor. This liquor, according to the Author's mind, by reiterations cohobate, that is, distil it often, or else leave it to digest in Balneo, until the Salts begin to appear, spontaneously settling in the bottom, and than the desired end of the operation will be accomplished. By this means will be gained more, than half the time, which in the Author's preparation is consumed; nor is this at all inferior to it, but, by reason it is more compendiously and lesle laboriously prepared, is rather more excellent. Dose and Use, as of the Authors. The Magistrale method of Arcanums and Vegetables. There may also from the before recited Vegetables (necessary for use with Specificum purgans) as also from all others, subtle Arcanums be extracted; which indeed are not known to many, yet they are plainly Philosophical; for all their virtues are entirely preserved, whereas in other preparations not thus perfected they grow crude; moreover these Arcanums are reduced into a liquor, grateful both to the Palate and Stomach, of which a very small part, is of as great virtue, as other preparations far more largely exhibited. This method I commend to all my Disciples, and as I sincerely deliver it, so I desire it may as faithfully be kept. From certain Herbs and Roots, but chief from them of which our Author makes mention, either all green, or some dried, (for in one and the same time they cannot all be had) fermented a little and digested, extract a spirit and Phlegm; the spirit partly separated from the phlegm keep a part, as also the phlegm. From the Caput mortuum calcined in the common manner, with the phlegm extract the Salts, by boiling it to a Lexivium, which Evaporated to a certain thickness like unto Oil, join with its own spirit before reserved, and mix it with three or four times so much Argilla or calcined Pumex; and by Retort, leisurely augmenring the fire, distil it into a most large Receiver, in the bottom of which is first placed a moderate quantity of the same Vegetables mixed together, or one only, if the distillation be of one, (these must not be plainly dry, but somewhat withered, viz. the Elementary or accidental humour must be only in part removed) the Spirit, together with the Salts made spirituous, will come forth, and falling upon the injected Vegetables, will calcine them, which will easily be discerned contracted in themselves, and the liquor of a ruddy colour. The distillation ended, gather all which shall be in the Receiver, and by Retort in a close reverberatory distil it, and the liquor will come forth read, with some stink, this in all Vehicles may afterwards be mixed, for it contains in itself the whole faculty of all the mixture. Dose ℈ j etc. either by itself, or in other appropriates. If the Specificum purgans made of Vitriol and Bohemian-tartar, as abovesaid, with Essence of Saffron, be mixed in equal weight with liquor of this kind, or with that which is made from the Herbs our Author appoints, or else with any other prepared in the aforesaid manner, provided they be appropriate and convenient, and the composition afterwards given to the sick, much more happily effects the Cure; and by this means the * Radical vices. Realgar's, and impurities of the Body will more exactly be exterminated. IV. Diuretic (a). BEcause the impurities of all Diseases admit not of expulsion by the inferior parts, therefore Diuretics and Diaphoreticks are also needful (b). (a) Various Diuretics diversely prepared are exhibited, yet not vulgar: They are of ●nd. 1. Is the distil ' d Water of Peach-kernels macerated with Alalmesy-wine, of which one spoonful exhibited is most efficacious. 2. Is most white Flints of the River burned, and often extinguished in rich Wine, tell they be plainly reduced to powder, which is want to be the third or fourth extraction. 3. Oil of Wax, three or four drops exhibited in Water of the greater Urtica, the affected part being also anointed with the Oils of Wax, Tiles, and Scorpions, do powerfully expel the Stone, and Urine. 4. A Diuretic Julep, and Oximel Diuretic, see practic. chymiatrica of our edition, page. (b) Yet Diuretics must not always and every where be applied. I Salt of Amber (a). A little after in the description of Oil of Amber, I shall declare the preparation of this. Dose and use. From three grains to four, six, eight, and ten, in Water of wild Alexander, or Restharrow. It admirably expels the too long detained Urine (b). (a) Some from the Caput mortuum of Amber (strongly calcined, and afterwards distilled into an Oil) by the benefit of common Water, extract a fixed Salt, which purified by frequent Solutions and Coagulations, they join with volatile Salt; of this Composition ℈ j with ℈ ij. of Missletoe, exhibited in Water of the Roots or Flowers of Peony, either before or in the fit, being three times taken, they perfectly cure the Epilepsy, if not transplanted from the Parents to the Children, and also all other necessaries be first duly observed. (b) This is also a Secret in helping the difficult Birth. II Spirit of Salt (a). ℞ Salt of Cracovia, (b) Native or Sea-salt, dried or (c) calcined 4 lib. pour upon it Rain-water, mix and impast (d) it with fresh white Argilla, finely powdered, and sifted (or, which is better, instead of Argilla, take the matrix, or outward covering (if it can be had) that encloses, and cleaves round about Terra sigillata, out of which Terra sigillata is taken, as a Kernel out of its Shell, for so the liquor will be rendered more efficacious for medicinal use) and make it up into Balls, or long Rolls, which, first dried to a hardness behind a Furnace, put into a conveniently large Retort very well coated, that it may not be quite half full, * Add to which a capacious Reciever. and gradually increase the fire, till the phlegm be come forth, afterwards force it in a strong continued open fire, until all the white Spirits are come forth. The Distillation is the same, as is want to be in preparing Aqua fortis (e). Use and Dose. Two or three (f) drops in Water of Cardu-bened, and Pellitory of the Wall, presently expels the detained Urine. Of like virtue is Aqua vitae per se, being perfectly rectified from all its phlegm. Observations of the Spirit or Oil of Salt. It is to be admitted, that this Spirit hath a singular Antipathy and contrary nature to common Salt. First, With respect to Thirst. Common Salt provokes thirst: This Spirit takes away thirst, which is apparently manifest in Hydropical persons. Secondly, Common Salt is biting, and preserves from putrefaction: This Spirit without dolour, by corroding, in the space of one day, takes away (h) whatsoever in wounds or other affects is obnoxious to putrefaction. Thirdly, With respect to taste, common Salt is sharp and biting: This Spirit hath a * Pleasant bitter, alias, pleasant austerity. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Taste, and a smell like the expressed juice of wild Apples. Here follow the virtues and use of this Oil, according to Paracelsus. Simple Salt of all Condiments, the Condiment whatsoever is unsavoury, and uncouth to the Stomach, it renders savoury and apt for nutriment; and since it knows not putrefaction, it excellently preserves all things from putrefying, and is healthful for the natural body, and so conducible to human nature, as without it, we know not how to live: This applied to other Bodies removes all humidity, and what is left of the solid substance it astringently contracts, whence the condited bodies become dry, and are preserved from putrefaction. If the virtues of crude Salt be so great, than surely, much more powerful are the Spirits conveniently prepared there from. 1. Paracelsus used it in all diseases, by exhibiting three drops once in a Month. (i) It renews (k) the body, especially if certain leaves of Gold be dissolved in it; for Salt preserves all things. (pomell) Also this spirit of Salt may very commodiously be mixed with Oil of Vitriol, (m) and afterwards in divers diseases inwardly exhibited with admirable success, especially in Hydropical bodies, with Water of Wormwood. 2. Leprous, (n) and other such like Diseases, as well of Men as Women, being taken in Wine it cures, and purifies the blood. 3. In the Dropsy, mixed with Salt of Wormwood, or some drops daily given in Water of Wormwood, until the Dropsy decline and be removed, which will be in a few days. 3. To comfort the Head, in Water of Lavendor, Majoran, Sage. 5. To the Heart, in cold cordial waters, as of Violets, Roses, borage, and Melissa. 6. To the Stomach, with Mint-water, so the appetite to food is increased. 7. To the Liver, with Succory, Lettuce, and Carduus-bened. 8. To the Spleen, with Endive and Purcelane. 9 In the Pest, with appropriate Cordial Water. Also the Region (lordship) infected may be anointed therewith, whereby the Tumour will inwardly break away, and the venom by another Emunctory be expelled without Detriment. If four drops of this be mixed with ℥ ss. of Electuary (cue) Iuniper, and exhibited to provoke sweat; it, by Paracelsus, is singularly commended in the Pestilence and Poisons, because it comforts the Heart, and purifies the Blood. 10. If given in Vinegar, it cures the English sweat razors. 11. It purges the Reins and Bladder, and breaks away the Stone, used with a Bath (s) it certainly helps. 12. Certain drops given in Water of * Mugwort. Motherwort, (t) expel the Maw-worms. 13. In Bursting, thou Paracelsus anointed the place affected with this Liquor, (w) applying also a proper Bath, (x) giving certain drops inwardly, so in few days the Patient will be cured. 14. In the Colic, (y) two or five drops given in strong Wine, is a present Remedy (z). 15. It expels Fevers (aa) yea, even Diuturnal, four drops being exhibited in Aqua 〈◊〉 (bb). 16. In the Jaundice, (cc) three or four drops given are profitable, being continued, till the Patient be restored, which will be in three Weeks (dd). 17. In the Iliack, Dysentery, Paralisy, Apoplexy, and Gout, in appropriate Waters (ee). 18. It also cures internal Ulcers. Dose. Four, five, six, or seven drops, in a spoonful of Malmesy-wine, Cinamon-water, or other appropriate Water. It's external use. 1. Mixed with appropriate Waters, it is profitably applied by anointing, to the affected part in the Gout. 2. It penetrates all veins, flesh, bones, and helps forward the cure of Ulcers. 3. Where Members are contracted (ff) and moved out of their place, whether there be only contracture or imposthumation, anointing, with appropriate unguents, must be appointed. 4. All Ulcers evilly cured, infanable, and fetid, as Fistula's, Cancers, Wolves, and such like Phagedaenick evils, by continual anointing may be cured in a short time. (a) Spirit of Salt is more excellently made, if with Sea-salt, Spanish, or French Salt, mixed with Crude Terra sigillara, in a three or four fold proportion, in a strong, and open fire gradually increased, it be by Retort distilled. But in these distillations of Salt, the whole Salt at first comes not forth in Spirit, but part thereof still resides in the Caput mortuum, therefore the Salt by common water, must be freed from the Caput mortuum, by boiling the Caput mortuum in the Water. This Salt join with the Spirit first drawn of, and in a hot place digest it for some time; afterwards mix it with fresh Terra sigillata diligently dried, distil it as before, by repeating the Operation, the whole substance of the Salt will come forth like Spirit. For as much as of the Salt in reiterated digestions shall by the Spirits be dissolved, so much, by the repeated distillations, is the Spirit increased; till at length the whole Salt come forth spirituous. With this more pure Spirit the best Aurum potabile is prepared. Compounded Spirit of Salt. There is another more elegant and pure Spirit of Salt of greater virtues, yet compounded of Nitre and common Salt; the compendious preparation whereof, is thus. ℞ Most pure Nitre and common Salt decrepitate, of each what quantity you please, mix it with a three or four fold quantity of * Read Argilla. Terra sigillata well dried, and than in an open fire after the usual manner provoke the Spirit. Of this Spirit ℞ 1 lib. add of common Salt fuse ℥ iiij. Digest it for some time that the adjected Salt may by the Spirit be dissolved, and forthwith distil it by Retort. By this means you shall both increase the Spirit, and tender it stronger, which, in the same plain manner, with new Salt fuse taken in the same quantity, you may increase as often, and as long as you please. From this Spirit, in Balneo abstract the phlegm, and than by Retort rectify the Spirit, which join with a like quantity of Alcohol of Wine, afterwards by circulating and cohobating the Spirits (viz. of Wine and Salt) together, they become inseparably united. This Spirit so powerfully resists thirst, that dropsical persons taking it, do not greatly desire drink in three days. Also from Sea salt a sweet Oil may be made in this manner. Dissolve Sea-salt in distilled Rain-water, filter it, and in moderate heat calcine it, always stirring it that it flow not, and this do fifteen times or oftener; afterwards extract the same Salt with the best Spirit of Wine, which being removed, the Salt will Cristallize; from these crystals impasted with Argilla, or crude Terra Sigillata, extract a bright Spirit, which afterwards join with Alcohol of Wine, and distil them together, by often cohobations. Very great ostentation hath been used by Chemists, touching the sweet Oil of Salt, as if they could never sufficiently praise its virtues. This sweet Oil, or sweet Spirit of Salt, from Salt itself, by no distillation, can be made without Spirit of Wine, or Oil of Tartar. The Spirit of Wine only is that which procures this sweetness, whether from the beginning it be joined with the Salt in distilling, or afterwards with it, the Spirit of Salt be often distilled by cohobation; for so, and not by any other means, all the Acrimony of the Salt is removed, and the Spirit rendered sweet and savoury. The like may be done after the same manner in other Spirits. (b) Especially old. The new Salt difficultly sends forth 〈◊〉 spirits, but that which is twenty or thirty years old doth much more easily. (c) That is, decrepitate or lightly burnt. (d) Salt fuse plainly from itself sends forth no spirit, unless by times and discontinuance. Crystals of Salt sweet like Sugar. (e) Salt also, by a genuine and Philosophic preparation, may be reduced to a perfect sweetness, thus. First, Let a large and strong earthen Retort be made, so as upon the superior part of the Belly an Earthen Pipe may be made, from the exterior part, to hung perpendicularly almost into the middle of the body of the Retort, the Orifice of which without must be wide, but within more straight and close. In this Retort, put of common or of Sea-salt (which is better) 3. or 4 lib. and with a most capacious Receiver annexed set it to distil, gradually increase the Fire, till the Salt within be in stax; than through the Pipe inject one or two drops of cold water, than close the Orifice of the Pipe with an Earthen Stopple before prepared, and the abundance of spirits in the Retort, by that allaying humidity, will be dissolved. The use of cold Water must by repeating be continued, till the whole mass of Salt be by this means reduced to Spirits 〈◊〉 from which, by gentle distillation in Balneo, remove the phlegm; what remains set in a cold place, and it will be crystallized like to Nitre; the Crystals being sweet as Sugar, may afterwards per deliquium be dissolved into a Liquor. Of five or six drops, Dose and Use. exhibited certain days to dropsy all persons, so effectually takes away all thirst, as that for four whole days or more, they shall scarcely at all desire any drink. Cure of the Dropsy. For the essential humidity, which in Hydropicks is much exhausted, the spirit of Salt helps, and corroborates the Ventricle and interior parts. But otherwise Salt as a mixed body doth not strengthen the essential humidity, but rather abates and weakens it; and so thirst, by taking Salt is not diminished but increased. If to 1 lib. of Salt dried, be taken 2 lib. of Coals pulverisate, and these exactly mixed from 1 lib. of Salt you will have 1 lib. of spirits. (f) To eight or twelve grains. (g) This not otherwise can be, but by reason of the mixture for Salt, as a mixed body hath in itself divers parts, each of which have other qualities, and other effects; but being conjoined they only manifest the peculiar property of the mixture. (h) For it is th●n, therefore easily penetrates. (i) Rather in a week. (k) This may rather be said of the compounded Oil made of Salt and Nitre. pomell Read Conserves. (m) In a large proportion. (n) The Leprosy of the Greeks is sanable, but that of the Jews, unless by the singer of God cured, is unsanable. oh Of the Skin. lordship Region of the Body. cue Of Honey. razors And other superfluous humours. (f) With emollient Diuretics, as Pellitory of the Wall, Mallows, and Melilet. (t) Or of Honey. (u) Newly taken. (w) With the grease of a Hedgehog. (x) Which is made of Camomile, Melilot, etc. with a convenient Ligature. Balsam of Saltgem, See Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition, of Bubonocele, Enterocele, and Epiplocele, page. (y) Especially in the flatulent, if the belly be free. (z) The Compounded is better, chief when mixed with spirit of Wine. (aa) Especially of the Ventricle. (bb) Exhibited before the Fit. (cc) Plainly inveterate in a Decoction of Strawberries morning and evening. (dd) Sooner. (ee) Oil of Beech distilled in May, of Ash, of Fearnbrake. (ff) Paracelsus in this manner proceeded in such cases. He mixed Oil of Salt, with an equal portion of Oil of Vitriol and Spirit of Turpentine, each of which he prudently and leisurely poured on a part, to prevent the danger of violent heat and noise. The matter, when thus mixed, will appear viscous, black, and full of phlegm; therefore, when all is well mixed rectify it, mixing a few * Crystals. stones in the spirit of Turpentine; afterwards anoint the contracted members, first washed in the following Bath. ℞ Tops of Origan. Iuniper. Oake-leaves. Wormwood. French Sage of each four or five handfuls. Apples of the Fir-tree six or seven. Boil these in common Water, as long as shall be expedient, repeat the use of both these, till all the Members be restored; one cure is usually performed in eight days space. This is of great use in dryness of Members, Inschwindung der Slieder. In Inveterate Contractures add Oil of Amber. It is very convenient after anointing, to wrap the affected Members in Fox-skins. See Practica Chymiat. of our Edition, page. Spirit of Salt Nitre (a). In the same plain manner, (b) and with like regiment of fire, spirit of Salt Nitre is distilled, which comes forth by a read fume. This is to be noted, that to one part of purified Saltpetre, three parts of Argilla is want to be added, and so are made up in long tolls and dried, that they may be rendered fit for use. Dose and Use. In the Colic: (c) and this seems not strange to any man, since in like affects some exhibit Crude Nitre; for the heats and malignities of the Saline Spirits in the Microcosm, by the due and exact use of this are wonderfully inhibited and repressed. In the Pleurisy and Prunella (d). This mixed with a like quantity of spirit of Wine, is given in a draught of warm Fountain Water, from ℈ ij. to ʒj. If used in the Colic, than outwardly the Navel must be anointed with expressed Oil of Nutmegs, with a little Civet mixed therewith. This doth not only assuage the intolerable dolours, and continual anguish, but also discusses, and resolves the malignant, crude, nitrous, and vicious humours, which if not obstructed are apt to spread to the joints, and nervous parts, which not rarely happens, by reason of the certain Sympathy which those humours (being somewhat mixed) have with such parts, from whence follows impotency, laxation, and resolution of the joints much to be pitied. About the end of the cure, (e) the use of Elecampane efficaciously expels the resolved Salt. Moreover, the hidden virtues of Nitre or Fusile Salt, have always been highly prized by the Sons of Hermes. (a) Nitre is Animal, Vegetable, and Mineral, and in all these is perceived to manifest its virtues. In the end of the distillation of this Spirit, all being cooled, and left for some time until the Spirits be well settled, which is want to be in the space of five or six days and nights. Note, That in the phlegmatic whiteness, the Corrosive Spirits lie hid, being lesle useful for the Chemical Physician. But of these read Spirits, from 1 lib. you will scarcely have ℥ jss. or ℥ ij. Wherhfore it is best to receive the phlegm, and the read Spirits both a part. (b) The operation will better be without making them up into Rolls, viz. if the Earth be only mixed with the powder of Saltnitre, and so the distillation instituted. (c) Before the use of this Spirit, Caution. the Belly should first be soluble. It is given with ℥ ij. of Fountain-water bloodwarm; the mixture of Spirit of Wine and Nitre causeth Sweats, and speedily removes the dolours of the Colic. See Practica Chymiatr. of our Edition, of the Colic passion, page. (d) This Spirit is also given in Fevers, in stead of a cooling Medicament, with con●nient vehicles, viz. in Water of Endive, Succory, Sowthistle, and to quench thirst from six drops to eleven exhibited, is oftentimes more convenient, than Lapis prunella itself, because that sometimes causeth nauseousness. (e) Not in the end only, but also in the beginning, a Decoction of Enula is wondered prevalent. ℞ Of Roots of Enula cut into small pieces ℥ j Fennel-seeds pulverisate ℥ ss. Water of Melissa 2. or 3 lib. Boil them in a double Vessel one hour and half: afterwards strain it through Hypocrates sleeve of which, when strained, give the first draught about the Evening going to bed, the second in the Morning, the third also in the Evening, and so go on, if need be, and the cure will be effected. V Diaphoretic. Sweated in the Pest, and Ungarick Disease, (a) is the universal evacuation of the venom of the whole Body, not in the blood only, but also in the habit (b) of the Microcosm, and so expels whatsoever evil is latent in all the parts. By the benefit of Sweat, the venom, which, by affecting the circumsercuce, There are some Diseases which admis 〈◊〉 of Cure, but by Sweat, and the emunctories of the Pores, as thy Wes●lence and Pleurisy. transmits' his cold influence to the Heart, is happily excluded; for as by attraction we necessarily receive breath, (c) together with it we also attract the venomous Air, wherefore it is needful that it be exterminated from all parts by Sweat, there being no part of the body, although small, but is apt to receive the Air, therefore all may evacuate the evil by the 〈◊〉. So Sweat is the universal Evacuation, and indeed, almost the third part of all Diseases incident to human Bodies may be cured by Sweat. Diaphoretic (d) Antimony. ℞ 1 lib. (e) of Mercury sublimate with Vitriol and Salt, add of Antimony Ungarick 3 lib. grind them together and mix them: In a glass Retort (f) well coated put the mixture, annexing a Receiver well luted, make the distillation in Sand, well governing the fire, that the drops congeal not like Butter in the neck of the Retort, which if perceived, presently take a live coal, holding it so near the glass with the tongues, as may moisten the matter, but not hurt the glass, this must be done as often as need is. The liquor come forth rectify once (g) afterwards moistened with heat, (h) pour it into a large glass (i) that hath a long neck, and pour upon it Aqua Regis (some use only spirit of Nitre (k) very leisurely, viz. drop by drop, to prevent the danger of noise, (pomell) and overmuch heat, when you perceive the matter to be plainly dissolved and settled, than proceed thus, to ½ lib. of the Oil (and so proprotionably) add one loton of Gold, (m) first dissolved in Aqua Regis a part, so the mixture will be clear, not disturbed, and in colour be most read; unless you thus proceed the solution will be unsettled, and the gold not truly incorporate itself, and after abstraction small shining sparks of the gold will appear. The whole clear and most read Solution put into a Cucurbit well luted, with a head and receiver aptly fitted, observing degrees of fire, begin to abstract the phlegm, (this Operation is performed in two days space) afterwards increase (m) the fire so as the bottom of the Cucurbit may be very hot; a little will sublime itself, which, when the work is ended, and the vessel cooled and broke, reject as useless: the residue, which is left in the bottom or sticks to the sides, being in colour of a dark yellow, like most dry and gaping earth, having almost no Taste. It will stick to the tongue without corrosion, like burnt or calcined Hartshorn. From 1 lib. of Oil after drying, you will have of this Earth ½ lib. half a pound (n). This fixed Calx needs not be edulcorated unless you will, but must be burnt in a Crucible for half (oh) an hour: It is marvellous to see what a Test of the fire this sustains in the Crucible, and all corrosiveness is mortified. In Chemical use, although this thirsty Earth be fixed, yet by the benefit of vulgar Sulphur, (lordship) being therewith conjoined by Art, by peculiar industry may remain mixed with gold when in flux, yet in the fire it doth not always answer the desired end. In Medicinal use among Spagirick Remedies, this is one of the principal (〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉) This cost me almost 200. dollars, which with others, I now freely communicate to the candid Reader. Virtues and Use. It is a Principal Arcanum in divers, and almost all Diseases, operating most efficaciously by Sweat and Urine; it purges not, (cue) but for the most part moderately excites Sweated and Urine, (razors) not debilitating the sick; by reason of the addition of gold (f) it comforts Nature. In Lues Venerea (t). In the Pest thou. In the Gour. (thou) In the Dropsy. (x) Fevers (y). In obstructions and dolours of the Spleen (z). In the Stone. (aa) Dose three, five, seven, or eight grains in convenient waters. There are various descriptions of Mercurius vitae, by which some endeavour to reduce this corrosive Oil, by the use of Hartshorn Estencified with Essence of Saturn into a Diaporetick powder. The Operation is laborious, (bb) yet the wished and desired event, by proper experience, hath not at all been found; for as you that powder retains its Acrimony, nor is it so fixed, as this of ours is by the said corrosives fixed, which in this Operation all dye and vanish, which is exceedingly to be admired. (ee) Therefore, Courteous Reader, be content with this description, than which scarcely another more excellent can be offered. (a) In all malignant Fevers. (b) Vix. in the whole Substance, Membranes, Muscles, and Flesh. (c) The Air by anhelation. (d) Diaphoretic Antimony hitherto I have called Mineral Bezoar, which hath very often been commended by Quercetanus himself; neither do I think that this hath been so much enquired after and searched out, by any one, as by myself, and indeed that which gave me occasion of this serutiny, was from Brother Basilius Valentinus, who in his Additament to Philos phical Keys, in the Title of Antimony, where be treats of Butter of Antimony, concludes and pronounces these words. The same Oil (for so he calls Butter of Antimony) may further be prepared, with adjection of Water, made of the Serpent of the Rocks and necessary spice, not that which is brought from the Indieses. Again, this powder, saith he, is endued with admirable virtues, to exterminate many old and ulcerated diseases. In which words Basilius the Monk couches the occult preparation of Bezoar. For from Saltpetre, with common Salt, he makes a water; by the benefit of which, either alone, or with Aqua Regis, the exceeding corrosiveness of the Butter is plainly mortified, and so the whole is converted into a Bezoardick-powder. Libavius in Explicating, variously turns himself, so as he rather makes it his business to carp, than inquire. So in the other Tome of Chemical Arcanums, Chap. 31. of the Nature of fire, and in the same Tome of Hermetick Apocalypsy, the former Part, Chap. 9 and 10. This is sure, that Libavius, as of others, so of the preparation of this Bezoardick, judges like Argos; abroad, clearsighted; but at home, he is like Tiresias; having never joined his talkative tongue with Chemical Experience, or if at any time he do, it is not as becomes a good Artificer. Therefore I admire not at the Man's audacity of writing, and happily I may publicly show, whether he hath been so much occupied in his Laboratory, as he professeth he always is:— Moreover, neither Crollius, or myself, have at any time broached willingly any uncertainty, and this may be truly said, that, that was never the mind of either of us; but that we have described the same Diaphorick Antimony to be read, either in proper, or other words, as Libavius, at the end of the 18. Chap. of the former part of Hermitick Apocalypsy, dares injriously to affirm, is an absolute falfity; the forbearance of such like assertions would better become Libavius. Rubeus, in his little Book of Distillations, (besides which nothing is set fourth him) in the whole 22. Chap. he treats of Stibium or Antimony, and the vari●●● preparations thereof; and in the end, he makes mention of a Medicine of Sublimate Mer●●●● Regulus of Antimony, and Gold; dissolved all apart, in separated Waters, and 〈◊〉 ●●●utions joined distilled and cohobated, are at length converted to a read Powder. But 〈…〉 is this distant from Diaphoretick Antimony? First, Although here Antimony is adjoined for preparing the Butter, yet little or nothing of us substance goes into in; there the Regulus goes forth and is wholly fixed. Secondly, Sublimate Mercury, with that read Powder, hardly remains rea, but in several distillations of Aqua fortis it at length ascends, and although something do remain, yet the same in calcination, wholly passes into fume; but this Sublimate Mercury, which is Butter of Antimony, is fixed. Thirdly, the read Powder of Rubeus is corrosive, but the Mineral Bezoardick is not so. Lastly, The Powder of Rubeus is the same with Aurum vitae, and therefore is numlated among Precipitate Mercuries, and is Cathartih. But our Be●ardick, viz. that of Crollins and mine, is not such. Wherhfore let Libavius cease aspersing others with his slanderous tongue, jest in the end he hear a worse report of himself. The manners and pestilent envy of the Man are known, which to fear, or commend, is not the part of a Cordial Man. (e) Our Author in the precedents, viz. in preparing of Flowers of Antimony, of Sublimate Mercury, and crude Antimony, be takes equal parts of both; to take the same also here will not be improper. (f) If the glass be not strong. (g) By Retort. (h) Or Water, or Fire, or Sand. (i) A large Cucurbit. (k) And that I judge to be better. pomell Closing is afterwards, jest the Spirits exhale, and leave it still for twelve hours or more The true Preparation of Solat Bezoar. (m) This adjection of Gold is by no means necessary or profitable, which is evinced by the following reason and experience. For the Gold is reduced to its pristine body, therefore can by no means act, and so not tender the Powder of Antimony more virtuous. But if the Gold were from its corporeity, plainly reduced to a spiritual substance, than indeed its addition would be very profitable. Yea, if Gold in a very small quantity be added to this Bezoardick, it would increase its virtue. If you would make Solar Bezoar, and lose neither labour nor cost, thus proceed. We say below, that in the first distillation, the Spirit of Nitre or Aqua fortis (which is the Menstruum) comes forth from that Butter in a most read transparent colour, and it afterwards again comes of from the Water of its own Root, viz. it is conjoined with the Antimony, by cohobations often reiterated. That Menstruum which first comes of keep, and with it dissolve fine pure Gold what quantity you please, from the Gold dissolved abstract the Menstruum with gentle heat unto and oiliness, or till the matter be skinned over, pour on fresh Menstruum, and again abstract it, this do the third and fourth time; distil it by Retort with a long Neck, and well coated, and also hermetically closed, always with gentle heat, jest the Spirits come forth. These distillations finished, this same Solution impregnated with the Gold by those Spirits, with somewhat more strong fire by Retort force; what shall be distilled of re-pour on, and this do so long until the Gold itself be elevated of a most read colour like a Ruby; this Gold made spiritual, join with Butter of Antimony dissolved in Spirit of Nitre, or Aqua Regis, repeat the former necessary distillations, till with it it be united and fixed: And after extreme calcination, it may be prepared into a Bezoadick of a purple colour, (which is a sign the gold is spiritually dissolved and united) of singular virtue in medicinal use. A Solar Diaphoretic of Korndorfferus. Of that Gold also is made that great Diaphoretic of Bartholomew Korndorffer●, who was Paracelsus his Master● Namely, with most excellent Alcohol of Wine it is dissolved, and separated for the Feces; this Solution in a Pelican, placed in a most certain heat of Balneum, is digested for one months' In which space of time the Gold spontaneously soparates itself from the Spirit, and in the bottom of the Vessel rests a part, leaving the whole Menstruum alone to float above; which by inclination warily separate. Wash the Calx of Gold often with sweet waters, and with gentle heat dry it; than in a Phial of a just proportion Hermetically sealed; at first, with gentle heat of Athanor, afterwards more strong; fix it until it be reduced to a purple powder, which lastly, dissolve in Spirit of Wine. This given in a very small quantity, viz. three o● four drops, by preserving life and health, expels all diseases by Sweatman This is such a Diaphoretic as hardly any other may be compared with it. (m) Whether this first distillation be stronger or not, it is not much material: for with the same Menstruum the cohobations must be often repeated, yet so, as always a little fresh spirit of Nitre (which I judge better) or Aqua Regis be added. By reason of the repeated cohobations more of the Powder of Antimony is fixed, which otherwise by one only (although in the end more strong distillation) would be lost. This is one of those things touching which I sometime writ to Ruland, wherein Crollius is silent. The other is, that in the first distillation of the Menstruum, that, or the spirit of N●tre, especially if more swiftly urged, becomes plainly read; and that redness proceeds not from itself, but from the Antimonial spirits. (For Stibium contains in itself a sertain volatile redness) conjoined for the preparing of Antimonial Butter, that is, for reducing sublimate Mercury into a certain buttery mucilage, and this conversion they principally operate by often cohobations, whereby at length with the Bezoardick Powder it is fixed; and by this means rendered more excellent. This redness of Aqua fortis is egregioussy profitable to tender the substance of Gold volatile, and to revoke it into a certain spirituality. (n) If it were distilled the third time with the Menstruum, from Butter of Antimony 1 lib. you will have ℥ xij. or else after the repeated cohobation ℥ xuj. oh Yea, for twelve hours. lordship The 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 is thus: ℞ two parts of common Sulphur, to one part of this fixed Earth, viz. Mineral Bezoar, grind and mix them upon a Marbel, afterwards melt them in a Crucible, and in melting cause the Sulphur to take flame, which permit, till it cease of it's own accord, than the Powder will be left of a grisly colour, which cast into gold when in flux is mixed therewith; but from ℥ j of it, scarcely ℈ iiij. will be left; yet these in the vehement fire are liable to be lost. cue Neither by the inferior nor superior parts. razors In some, but seldom. (s) And also without Gold. (t) By itself not very well, but other necessaries being first applied, it may afterwards be given with other sudorificks, especially with Water of Arsesmart. (u) In Water of Medowsweet, Scordium, Scorzonera. (w) In Water of Fearnbrake and Germander. (x) In Water of Wallworts (y) In a Decoction of the lesser Century, or fobrifugal Water. (z) In a Specific Water for the Spleen, Water of Harts-tongue, etc. (aa) In Water of Restharrow, Saxifrage, Strawberries, and wild Alexander. (bb) Yet this operation wants not its evidence, therefore not wholly to be contemned: First, Hartshorn is impregnated with the Essence or sweetness of Saturn, in the same manner as is ●hserved by Artificers, who often from the ashes and burnt bo●s of great Ammals make 〈◊〉, (or Capellas.) These Balls only made of burnt Harts-hor●s first essene with the sweetness of Saturn, heath●t under a Tile● as is want to be do●e, afternard g●th 〈◊〉 to pou●er; than join this Powder with an equal part of Butter of Antimony; abstract the same Butter by di●illation thri●, afterwards by most strong spirit of Wine-vinegar six it: repeat the cohobation, as is above declared By this means there wall be no fear of its corless; for the corrosives a● partly taken away by the burnt Hartshorn, and Essence of Saturn, (of which see below of Sugar of Saturn) and by the Vinegar d●, and are rea●y mort●, and a a●lesome substance is only left fit for the medicinal uses above described. (cc) Yet there remains some Acidity. Diaphoretick Antimony, or fixed Antimony. There is another Diaphoretick Antimony, which is made by only calcining the same with Nitre. For by this calcination thrice repeated, which otherwise Chemists call Detonation, all the Sulphureous and Mercurial parts perish, and the earthy part is only left, which obtaineth the force of drying and provoking Sweat. Beguinus describes this in Tyrocinium Chymacum lib. 2. chap. 12. in the title of Diaphoretick Antimony, and indeed rightly. But experience, in elaboration of this Medicament, hath taught liquefaction, which the same Beguinus grants; this aught not to be metallic, but only so much may be added to the mixture, as shall be needful to make it flow like Salt. Moreover, after the three calcinations with Nitre, it must always be washed with hot sweet Water, and the Powder dried, which will be very white. In which operation the Author of Tyrocinium and other's acquiess. But far more subtle is the Powder made, if after the last calcination, and some liquefaction the whole be beaten, and for certain hours boiled in Fountain Water, and the Decoction while it is hot filtered, and left in a cold place; for so by this boiling, that which is more subril is dissolved in the Water, and at length precipited into an exceeding white and thin Powder, which must be often washed and dried. And if distilled Vinegar be put into the same filtered Decoction, the Powder more easily and speedily descends, and is of greater virtue. Basilius Valentinus, in his Triumphant Chariot of Antimony, under the title of fixed Flowers of Antimony, or white Powder of Antimony (for so he and others call it) doth highly commend this for imposthumes of the interior parts; fifteen grains of this being taken five times certain days together. The same he saith is exceeding prevalent in Lues-venerea, used in the same manner and Dose. And indeed he is not beside the mark. In the latter Affect with Spirit of Guaiacum exhibited, it wonderfully renews the whole substance of the Blood, and perfectly exterminates the Neapolitan disease. Various Mineral Bezoardicks. Mineral Bezoar is either made by itself, that is, without any addition of other Metal, or it is made with them. Simple Mineral Bezoar. First, that is made by itself, which I call simple, of which Quercetanus makes often m●ation; afterwards from the most excellent Sennertus, by my communicating is express more clearly in the Institutions of Physic, lib. 5. sect. 3. chap. 8. It is made by itself thus: Either from the only Butter of Antimony rectified, afterwards thrice distilled with the Spirit of Nitre, it at length calcined is made a simple Bezoardick of a ☞ most white form and colour, and of great virtue. Or else after Butter of Antimony is once made, than with Scoria of Regulus of Antimony made without ●on, first with distilled Vinegar (some use Spirit of Wine) a read Tincture is extracted, and the matter reduced like to powder, and upon this Powder Butter of Antimony is again dishilled; so the same is made of a most read colour. If this therefore in the usual manner be fixed with Spirit of Nitre, it is made a simple Bezoardick, a proper Antimonial Tincture, of rare and singular virtue. Scheunemannus his Bezoardick. Another Mineral Bezoar or Nepenthes is described by Scheunemannus, in his little Book of the Fountain of Saint Anne, which he calls Hydromantia, page 59 To the maimed Dragon, that is, Regulus of Antimony he adds Mars to be devoured before the fight, which being devoured, he produces to the fight, that is, to be distilled, and presently great ebullitions are caused, that is, they vehemently wax hot, and so the Butter is distilled with apparent serenity, that is, after all are come forth, the Iron left after distillation he washes: and in the heat of the Sun revives, that is, he dissolves it in Spirit of Nitre, which afterwards with the Dragon, that is, with the Butter and Spirit of Nitre he dissolves, and distils, and so in the manner otherwise usual fixes it. See more in the same Author. Solar Bezoar. First, from our Author this is described, viz. he adds Gold, but it is very corpulent, not rendered subtle, and than, therefore lesle useful to augment the virtue, as we have above sometimes demonstrated. This is more excellent. Dissolve Gold in Phylosophick Water, or Aqua Regis made of Nitre and Ammoniack, the preparation of which is described in my Notes on Tyrocinium, etc. lib. 2. chap. 3. From the Solution by Retort often distil the same Water, than pour on fresh Solution, until by Retort the Gold come forth most read, which afterwards precipit to the bottom with vulgar Mercury, (the Mercury aught to be well purified, otherwise the noxious Feces of the Mercury will remain with the Gold) than the precipitate, delivered from the Mercury by calcination, comes forth of a purple colour. This powder again dissolve in Aqua Regis, and to the Solution join Butter of Antimony in a tenfold proportion with the same Aqua Regis, by Retort draw of the Menstruum, often repeating the distillations, afterwards by calcination reduce it to Powder, which, if the calcination be strong, will be of a purple colour. This Bezoardick is worthy of great commendation. The same may be effect, if you shall join Gold dissolved in Spirit of Nitre (fortified and impregnated, as before is showed) with Butter of Antimony in the aforesaid proportion, and by repeated cohobations often separate the Menstruum, and at length by calcining, deduce it to a Powder read in colour. Lunar Bezoar. 1. Dissolve fine Silver, or capellate in Aqua fortis, abstract it in Balneo to a dryness or oiliness, from this, with Spirit of Wine, draw forth a green Tincture, which (a ☞ ●ttle of the Spirit of Wine, being separated from the Silver) join with an eight fold proportion of Butter of Antimony dissolved in Spirit of Nitre, and according to Art by distillation fix it. So you will have a green Bezoardick, most profitable for affects of the Head, especially for Erysipela's of the Head in young Women it is very useful. See Practica Chymiatrica, page. 2. Or from Silver, with common Sulphur calcined, with Spirit of Urine (of which in Microcosmical preparations, under the Title of Urine, to extract Vitriol from Metals, I speak) extract a blue colour, which is otherwise called Ultromarine or Lazurine, this dissolved in Aqua fortis, join with ten times so much Butter of Antimony moistened in Aqua fortis, repeating the before appointed labours, you will have a Lunar Bezoar of the same, or else of greater virtues. 3. Or ℞ fine Silver, dissolve it in Aqua fortis, precipitate the same with Oil of Salt of Tartar made per deliquium, or by Solution in common Water in a large Vessel. It will precipitate the bottom like Bombace. Asterward edulcorate it, and with distilled Vinegar extract it, than it will acquire a blue colour, but if it stand longer a green. With this tincture proceed, as with the residue. 4. But most excellent of all, is the following Lunar Bezoar; if Silver with Spirit of Nitre be reduced to Vitriol, and with Butter of Antimony, according to Art, made into a fixed Powder. For by this meant, the substance of the Silver, is by the Spirits of Nitre, rendered more apt and easy to be incorporated with the Butter of Antimony, and is made more efficacious for Medicinal use. Saturnine Bezoar. In like manner Saturnine Bezoar is made of glass of Saturn (which is made of Minium and Flints melted together) which must often with the same Butter of Antimony be rectified; which being done, extract a tincture, and in the aforesaid manner fix it with Spirit of Nitre. It in all affects of the Spleen is a powerful remedy. Joviale Bezoar. ℞ Regulus of Antimony made without Iron ℥ vj. to which when melted add of the most pure English Tin, in like manner melted ℥ iiij. * Or that it may be made du Amalgama. Make an Amalgama. Afterwards, upon a Marble, reduce it to a most subtle Powder, to which add of the best Sublimate Mercury an equal part, that is, ℥ x. and by Retort, as above, etc. than by three times distilling with Spirit of Nitre fix it, afterwards calcine it, and while it is burning, extinguish it in Spirit of Wine, dry it, and keep it for use. The Powder will be grizly. Dose from one grain to two. It most powerfully provokes Sweated, and is of admirable use in opening obstructions of the Liver. Martiale Bezoar. From Crocus of Iron, made only by the benefit of fire (as is described in Tyrocinium, lib. 2. chap. 15.) with rectified Butter of Antimony, by digestion abstract a most read Tincture. The Butter of Antimony impregnated with the Tincture, in the usual manner fix with Menstruum of Spirit of Nitre. It is a Specific, and most excellent remedy in all fluxions of the Belly, especially in such as take their beginning from the Liver. The colour of it is like the colour of the Liver, Leverfarb. See Scheunemannus in Hydromantia Paracelfica, page 59 where he hath a Martiale Bezear. Venereal Bezoar. In the same plain manner, from scales of Brass, by digestion with corrected Butter of Antimony, is drawn a Tincture, which by often distillation with Menstruum of Spirit of Nitre, is fixed. Besides its other virtues, it obtains a most certain alexiterick force, in every kind of Gonorrhoea. Mercurial Bezoar. From glass of Mercurius vitae (the description of which is already delivered) with reclified Butter of Antimony, a read Tincture is extracted; the same therefore, by Spi● of Nitre fixed, becomes an excellent Bezoardick, in virtue not inferior to the former. Note. If you join Mereurius vitae with Butter of Amimony, and afterwards with Spirit of Nitre fix it, what I pray will be the Effect thereof? Is not the exceeding purging property by the same Butter corrected, and so should be given in a greater Doses? Diligently consider. By this means it is manifest, Bezoardicks or Diaphoreticls may be made with all Metals, in which the virtuous parts of those Metals, conjoined with Butter of Antimony, and by the noble Menstruum of Spirit of Nitre fixed, are converted to excellent Memcines. Likewise very many other things may, with these in the former manner, be described and prepared, which perhaps was not thought of by the former Age. Now let Libavius go, and contentiously declare to the World, that no new thing is discovered. Spirit of Tartar. ℞ Of the best white Bohemian-tartar (viz. which in breaking shines) (a) 6 lib. wash it with Rain-water warm, (b) until in it no dusty filthiness be perceived, than wash it with warm (c) Wine very well, and dry it in the Sun, or in a Hothouse, and reduce it to Powder. Or wash, and dissolve pulverisate Tartar in hot (d) Rain-water, what remains in the bottom undissolved, boil in Rain-water that it may dissolve, afterwards silter it, evaporate the Water leisurely, and put this last part in a cold place, that the Bohemian-tartar may again be Crystalized, (e) and this is purified Bohemian-tartar, (which also per se is Cathartick, (f) if ʒjs. be taken in flesh-broth) and is hereby rendered most apt for distillation. Put this into a Cucurbit luted, (g) and in an open fire distil it like Aqua fortis, yet with great circumspection this must always be minded, that the Receiver being large and capacious, be exceeding well Luted to the Head, by reason of the subtle penetrancy of the Spirits, lest the virtue of this spiritual Water vanish into Air. At first let the fire be gentle, afterwards make it more strong, till all the Spirits be come forth, and the Receiver filled with Clouds, again become transparent and clear. Use your endeavour so to temper the fire, as it may not be too vehement, by reason of the penetrancy of the Spirits. The Water first comes forth, than the fetid Oil; separate these by a Separatory: (h) the Water or Spirit which first comes of, correct and rectify in a Cellar, by placing it ●; days in cold or moist Sand. The Oil must be corrected with distilled Vinegar, by Retort in an open fire, where with the Vinegar it will come forth, sometimes of a read, and sometimes of a Citrine colour; and so the Vinegar receives the Empyreuma of the Oil, and the Oil itself is rendered sweet in favour, and of the colour of Gold. The Water or Spirit, must afterwards be distilled by Alembeck in Ashes, and rectified twice or thrice, that it may be pure, and not of so evil savour, yet the smell cannot be wholly taken away without loss of the virtues. If from the Caput mortuum of this, by Art you extract a Salt, and with it rectify this Spirit in Balneo, (t) than the great stink (k) will for the most part be removed: for in the same manner, (pomell) all Oils by abstraction with their own proper Salt, may be rectified from the stink that usually attends them. Or in digestion circulate (m) this Spirit with a like quantity of Spirit of Wine, so the odour will be more pleasant; or you may rectify it upon Cloves. Or else some drops of Oil of Vitriol digected, with two or three spoonfuls of Spirit of Wine, and afterwards mixed with Spirit of Bohemian-tartar, amends the odour. Some mix it (n) with a little Rose-water, to tender it more savoury. Olservation. The evil odour of Spirit of Bohemian-tartar is not to be wholly removed nor feared, since it hath the signature of stinks, vi●. when in the Pest, or other venomous discases, it is exhibited with great help to the sick, it abundantly expels the venenate humours by f●tid ●eats. Virtues and Use. 1. Almost all other Medicaments and Arcanums, this only excels in removing all obstructions (oh) and putrefactions. 2. If it be given thrice a day, it much helps in the Paralysy, for it penetrates and corroborates lordship the whole Body, which is chief required in this disease. 3. It is happily used in the Dropsy, with Water of Soldanella and walwort: It may also be given with Oil of Vitriol, than it expels the Water by Urine, (cue) whatsoever is not this way effected, is any other way difficultly cured razors. 4. It corrects the evil of the Menses retained (s). 5. In the beginning of the Leprousy it helps (t). 6. In the Erysipela, with an equal weight of Treacle, (thou) about the end of the disease ʒj. being exhibited, yet so, as in strong bodies, the cutting of a Vein precede. 7. The Jaundice, and all diseases arising there from it (w) expels. 8. In Lues venerea, (x) it is a singular medicine, if exhibited with Mineral Turbith; for it expels the internal Lues from the Centre, the remaining scurfs being afterwards anointed with Oil of Guaiacum fall of. 9 From the centre to the circumference and superficies, it expels every latent Scab, Tetter, or other Pimples (y). 10. It provokes Sweatman 11. It helps in the Pleurisy and Quinsey (z). 12. In diseases of the Head it is also useful (aa). 13. In Fevers, (bb). 14. In Contractures. (cc) For by the use of this, I saw David Syderocrates Spirensis a quondam Physician, with the application also of external Balsams, perfectly cure the once noble Lady Catherine Bappenheimia, now at rest in Christ, who with Colic dolours, was neither able to stir Hand nor Foot. 15. In pricking dolours of the sides (dd). Dose ℈ j to ℈ ij. in Specific and convenient Waters. True Sulphur of Tartar (ee) (exceeding combustible) hath always been greatly esteemed by expert Philosophers: It is extracted by the benefit of the Homogeneal spirit; it by some hath been circulated, with dissolved Gold, but whether the end answer their greedy expectation, let experience judge. (a) This is a sign of good Tartar. (b) It is not always recessary it should be warm. (c) It needs not. (d) By boring. (e) Partly to the superficies of the Decoction, partly to the sides of the vessel. (f) It is otherwise called cream of Bohemian-tartar, of which we above treat in the beginning, under the title of universal digestive; it is indeed a spirit most commodious for this preparation, for by boiling, it is made more pure, whence also the spirit is rendered more subtle. (g) An Earthen Retort. (h) It is better at first not to separate them, but reserve them to a further rec●fication and fortification of the whole Spirit, which is done by the proper Salt, joined to the aforesa● Spirit, and united with the whole; this may thus be performed: From the black Capat mortuum in the usual manner extract a Salt, as is done in Specificum purgans. This Salt by certain solution and coagulations well purified, join with the whole which came forth in the former distillation, and in a vessel well closed aigest it in Balneo, until all the Salt be plainly dissolved. Which, when you so found, impast and mix the whole with dry Argilla, and than by Retort in an open fire urge it, so the whole Salt will come forth with the Spirit and the Oil rectified, and spiritually subtle, inseparable from the Spirit of Tartar. Afterwards the setid Oil must be separated from the Spirit, and both the Oil and Spirit rectified according to the Author's mind. Thus all Salts may be extracted. Note. The conjoining of the Salt with the Spirit renders it more penetrative, and so more powerful in operation. (i) It is better first to tender it spiritual, with the same Spirit, than that the Spirit be rectified by it. (k) Some thus prepare it more happily for removing contumacious, enormous, and difficult obstructions. Aperitive compounded Spirit of Tartar. ℞ Of the simple Spirit drawn from Cream of Bohemian-tartar, as is already said, 1 lib. Spirit of Wine ℥ iiij. To these when mixed add of Vitriol, with moderate heat dried to a redness, 2 lib. leisurely moisten it in the aforesaid Spirits, digest them for eight days in Balneo, afterwards by Retort, gradually increasing the fire force all. Than the whole being come forth, pour it upon the black Caput mortuum of Tartar, from which the simple Spirit is made; digest it for twenty four hours, afterwards the Water imbibed with the tincture of Bohemian-tartar by inclination separate, the remaining feces of Bohemian-tartar calcine to a whiteness, from which, with the Water before tinged, by placing it in a hot place for twenty four hours, extract a Salt; this Water by filtting purify. This from ℈ j to ℈ ij. in appropriate Waters is given with very good success, in contumacious obstructions of the bowels, discolouration, wateriness, between the skin and flesh, and diuturnal Fevers. pomell Salts in gentle distillation retain the evil savour, which arises from the combustible Oil, yet if from both removed, they would be rendered more pure. (m) It were also good it were essencified with its own Salt, yet is very expediently done either with Wine or Cloves. (n) This operation aught to be very exact, otherwise by mixture it may be rendered more weak. oh In obstructions and putrefactions it ●s very powerful from the Salt, either separated from the blood, or resolved. Yet in obstructions more excellent is aperitive compounded Spirit of Tartar. lordship It frees the Nerves from tough phlegm, and viscous putrilageousness, which in this dis●ase is chiefy required. cue After the use of other necessaries. razors Therefore the former preparation with Spirit of Vitriol is not to be contemned, but the more approved of. (s) In water of Mugwort, or infusion of Borrage-flowers. (t) In Wine. (u) In Water of Elder-flowers or Senecio. (w) In a decoction of Strawberries or root of Selandine, yet the 〈…〉 this case Butter. (x) Afterwards sometimes Spirit of Guaiacum may be given with Water of Arsmart gathered in the latter end of September and October. The blemish 〈◊〉 Lues Vener● 〈◊〉 taken away by anointing with Sugar of Saturn dissolved in Rose-water. (y) In Balsamic Fumatory-water. (z) In Water of Carduus-bened, Carduus Mariae, and Corn-pop●y. (aa) In Water of Majoran and Vervein. (bb) In a decoction of the lesser Century, Sowthistle, Tobacco. (cc) In contractures occasioned by the Colic, vehement purgations must at first be jorborn. Here Vegetable Purgations are more convenient than Mineral. spirit of Tart●r after the use of our Vegetable Panchymagogon, or Extract of black Hellebore, may be da● given, as also to provoke Sweat, but not too much; for reason and experience teach, that to this case we must leisurely proceed, afterwards Topics may be used, among which the Galbanet of Paracelsus is most excellent, the preparation of which, and manner of applying, See Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition page. This no Contracture can resist, so as if the Physician's judgement correspond with the Patient's desire, the sick may be cured ●n fourteen days or little more. (dd) In Water or Syrup of Flowers of Corn-poppy, or Water of the Flowers of the Slow-tree. (ee) This Caustick Sulphur of Tartar is a Tincture extracted of the same, which in Medicine is of admirable use. Some, and that lately, have sought from this Sulphur the Medicine of Metals; but what they have therein done, hath neither been agreeable to the ●d of the more sincere Philosophers, nor to the conveniency of Nature. We therefore leaving such to their diversity of Opinions, shall in this place treat of Medicinals. The genuine preparation of this Sulphur follows. Sulphur or the true tincture of Tartar. First, let Salt of Tartar be so prepared, as by frequent Solutions, Coagulations, and Fusions, it may at length acquire a perfect purity. This thus purefied put into a strong Crucible in vehement fire, and when in Flux keep it so, until it be converted from a green colour to a blue, and be of so great Acrimony and Erosion, as if a little of it be put upon the tongue it burns like fire. Extract it with Spirit of Wine, viz. Homogeneal, pouring on the same very gently, not hastily; till it be covered with the Spirit three fingers, and so leave it for some time in a cold place, afterwards in Asnes gently boil it, and repeat this extraction as long as there shall be any need thereof. The Spirit of Wine separated by distillation, a liquor will remain read as blood and of a fragrant odour: Which lastly, join with fresh Spirit of Wine to cover it one finger, and in a Phiol with gentle heat of Athanor digest for some time, and it will remain a liquid read. Of this from four to eight drops exhibited in rich Wine, vehemently by Urine expels the Diseases of the inferior Bowels. In Hypochondriack Melancholy, Dropsy, Cachexy, and all obstructions, it is a most excellent Remedy. And which is most of all to be admired, the barenness of the Womb, whether from the frequent use of Purgations or of Powder of Serpents, or else by nature or age it be contracted it wonderfully helps, and the lu●icity of the Intestines restores to their Pristine state, exciting the expulsive virtue; if for certain days two or three drops be taken in Wine before sleep. It takes away the Stone of the Reinss and Bladder. From 1 lib. of the Salt of Bohemian-tartar thus prepared there ●cely remainss ℥ iss. The sign of perfection is, when in Flux it acquires a blue colour. See also Practic● Chymiatrica of our Edition, page. Diaphoretic in peracutis of Paracelsus, or Mixtura simplex. Para●elsus in his Counsels to Physicians, which are extant Tom. 5. (set forth in Germany in quarto) page 128. makes mention of a certain Diaphoretic in peracutis, the description of which he also hath in his Book of the Pest, ad sterzingenses Tom. 3. pag. 116, and 117. of the same Edition. It is of admirable virtue, therefore not to be neg●cted, some in their daily practice call it Mixtura simplex; yet of itself it is a compounded Medicine of Spirit of Bohemian-tartar, Spirit of Treacle, Myrrh, and Spirit of Vitriol: but afterwards being profitably used, as a basis for other compositions necessary in many diseases, and with divers mixtures conjoined, is therefore called mixtura simplex. It consists of three Spirits, viz. Spirit of Treacle Camphorate, Spirit of Bohemian-tartar, and Spirit of Vitriol, worthy of labour and consideration. The preparation of it is thus: First make Spirit of Bohemian-tartar, as we have already said; than make Spirit of Treacle in this manner, ℞ Of old Treacle Andromach, ℥ v. Fine read Myrrh ℥ ijss. Oriental Crocus, ℥ ss. To these, when mixed in a Cucurbit, pour of the best corrected Spirit of Wine ℥ x. with a convenient Blind-head aptly fitted and closed, set it for sometime behind a Furance, or in the Sun. Afterwards put on an Alembeck with a Neck, (but before this be put on, into the mixture must be put ʒij. of choice Camphor beaten) aptly fitting a convenient Receiver well luted thereto; and with most gentle heat of Balneo, at first distil a Liquor, afterwards with a boiling Balneo, and the excellent Spirit, together with the Camphire will come forth. The vessel cooled, again pour upon the matter the same distilled Liquor, before drawn of, the vessels being very well closed, first digest, and than distil it as before, repeat the labour the third time. And so you will have the best and most excellent Treacle-water, exceeding penetrative, which given with certain drops of its own Oil, separated from it, is very profitable in the Pest and Poisons. Dose three or four drops. Than make Spirit of Vitriol in this manner. ℞ Of Ungarick Vitriol, by solution and coagulation, excellently well cleansed and purified what quantity you please, imbibe it with the best Spirit of Wine, that it may be made like a Paste. Afterwards by Retort, with a capacious Receiver annexed, in a strong open Fire first distil of the Spirit of Wine, and than the Phlegm also, always observing degrees of heat; at length with most strong fire force it, that all the Spirits may come forth. After the vessel is cooled by distillation in Balneo, first separate the Spirit of Wine from the distilled Spirit, and afterwards the Phlegm; the remaining Spirit of Vitriol by Retort in Sand force, and you will have corrected Spirit of Vitriol. Of these three Spirits make the Diaphoretic in peracutis of Paracelsus, in this proportion. ℞ Spirit of Treacle-water Camphorate ℥ v. Spirit of Tartar ℥ iij. Spirit of Vitriol ℥ j Mix these, and keep them in a quiet place, in a vessel very well closed. The Dose of this Diaphoretic in peracutis is ʒj. in a convenient Vehicle or Liquor, with respect to the nature of the Disease and Patient. It is a principal Diaphoretic in several most gr●vous, especially sharp diseases. In curing the Epilepsy it happily excels, in the Pl●isy it is present Remedy, it dissolves obstructions of the Bowels, assuages Inflammations, and by Sweat expels the venom from the Heart to the exterior parts. It allays the heat of Fevers, and consumes their matter: Profits Melancholy, heats the cold Matrix, and removes hysterical Suffocations, provokes the Menses, and hinders their preternatural Flux. Transparent Gold. For a third and fourth Diaphoretic, in stead of a Crown, I here add Transparent Gold, which is also barbarously called Perspectable, and Panacea, compounded of Sulphur of Antimony. The former is translucid glass of Antimony, with which in melting Gold is mixed, from which mixtion and transparency it takes its name. The preparation is after this manner: ℞ Of most pure Gold ℥ ss. Ungarick Antimony ℥ viij. put them together in a Crucible placed in the fire, when in Flux pour it out, yet beware it be not converted to a Regulus. This mixture grind exceeding well, that it may be a most subtle Powder, which calcine (after the same manner, as Antimony is calcined when prepared into glass) until it yield no more fume. When you have the Powder thus fixed, set on the Fire a Pot, that it may be very hot, and be as it were reduced to glass; afterwards pour the Powder into it leisurely, while it is so very hot, and let it flow so long, as till it be plainly converted to a read transparent glass, which you may prove with an Iron Rodriguez; and you will found the Gold in the bottom of the Crucible half diminished. Pour it out into a Basin, and you will have the Transparent Gold with glass of Antimony in equal weight mixed. ℞ Of this Transparent Gold Pulveritate what quantity you please, upon it pour Spirit of good Wine very well rectified, till it be covered four fingers, the vessel being very well closed, set it in digestive heat, and the Spirit from the Gold will extract a most read Tincture, which keep for use. Of this Spirit from ʒj. to ʒiij. or more exhibited, provokes Sweated, cleanses the blood from all impurities, and Tartarous seculencies, the resolved Salt of the Microcosm, from whence the Dropsy proceeds, it coagulates, and exterminates noxious phlegms from out of the Body. It helps such as are afflicted with the Gout, delivers both from the pain and disease, especially if taken with Arcanum of Flints, of which below in the Podagrical Specific. Dolours of Lues vencrea, in the Periostium of the Arms and Legs it wonderfully remove; moreover in the cure of Lues, especially in delicate persons, it is very profitably used in changeable decoctions, as of China, Sarsaparilla, and Guaiacum. It cures Ulcers. In the Pest, and other Epidemical Diseases, it is a principal comforter. This Spirit neither provokes vomiting, nauseousness, nor siege; which properties the vulgar glass of Antimony hath not, for that purgeth with great violence, as is well known, therefore to be noted in the white stone. Panacea of Sulphur of Antimony. True Sulphur of Antimony is like Panacea, with Regulus of Antimony (made and melted, as is now said, in Transparent Gold) conjoined and fixed. It hath in itself an Hydrotick virtue, therefore being duly and rightly prepared, may be useful in expelling all diseases incident to human bodies. It's preparation is thus. From Cinnabar of Antimony, which comes forth in the distillation of Flowers, and Butter of Antimony, as abovesaid. Read Sulphur may aptly be drawn in this manner: Make a most strong Lixivium of Ashes of Hearts-ease, and a like quantity of Calx vive, as the manner is, with which boil Cinnabar of Antimony, first exactly purified and pulverisate for three or four hours; the Lixivium will be of a read colour, and the Argent vive will flow in the bottom of the vessel; the tinged Lixivium, by Inclination separate, and while it is hot filter it through Paper, let it rest for eight hours or more, and so the Sulphur of Antimony will sink to the bottom in form of a read Powder, which must be separated from the Lixivium, and often edulcorated with common Water, afterwards with gentle heat dried. Of this and Regulus of Antimony ℞ of each ʒjs. Oil of Sulphut made per Campane, or Oil of Vitriol ʒiij. Digest them in a glass Retort for certain days in a hot place, than distil it in Sand, thrice cohobating it, the last time urge it in a fire of the fourth degree for twelve hours, and it will all remain fixed in the fire. Of this ℞ ℥ j of Salt, or Magistery of Corals ʒij. mix them exactly, and make a Powder. Dose from ten grains to fifteen and twenty. Repeat the exhibition often in divers diseases, especially Epidemical and Malignant. See Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition, page. VI Confortative. COmforting and corroborating (a) the internal and innate Balsam, clarifying and cleansing all the Spirits and Elements of the Microcosm: In which, according to Paracelsus, the curation is not effected by respecting either heat or cold, (b) but by the virtue of the Arcanum, which is therefore to be considered. Cures that are performed by corroborating, asswaging, and mitigating remedies, are more safe, certain, and excellent; because they come more near to the nature and proprieties of the innate Balsam; wherefore these Confortatives, with the former indications of Curing, viz. with purging, resolving, and cleansing medicaments, also with Diuretics and Diaphoreticks aught to be mixed and conjoined. Nature is comforted by 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, or by insensible transpiration, also oftentimes critically, (c) by Haemorchagia, spontaneously excited; so she is want to expel and discharge the diseasy matter, to the great delight and desired health of the sick. Salt (d) of Oriental Pearls. There are divers ways (e) of dissolving Pearls, some use Spirit of Vitriol, rectified Spirit of Guaiacum, also Water of the crusts of Oak (f) bark: but it is most simply and best performed by distilled Vinegar. After solution abstract the Vinegar till it be dry, than dissolve the Salt in distilled Rain-water, or (which is better) in May Dew, gathered upon Wheat, filter it, and by evaporation dry it, repeat this labour five or six times, until it be a most white Salt, freed from all its Acrimony. The Use and Virtue of Salt of Pearls. It is a most noble Cordial, not much inferior to Aurum potabile, being very like in temperature and operation. 1. In Contractures, Resolution of the Nerves, Convulsion, and Frenzy (g). 2. It keeps the Body sound, (h) if hurt, restores it to its pristine state of health, amonds Woman's Milk, and the seed of either Sex corrects (i) and increases. 3. To comfort the Brain, Memory, and Heart it is very beneficial, being exhibited in Water of Cinnamon, borage, Bugloss, Sage (k). 4. It is a Prophylactick against the Apoplexy, and Vertigo pomell. 5. It dries and consumes all the depraved humours (m) in the Body, from whence all kinds of the Gout and Fevers are want to proceed (n). 6. It is good against Tabes, dryness, and aged witheredness oh. 7. In the Dropsy, it is useful for a confortative, after the use of more general Medicament lordship. 8. Against the Stone it is admirable cue. 9 It renews, increases and confirms the radical humidity, whereby it preserves from extreme debility in Age razors. 10. It is a most certain preservative against the Paralysy, if ten grains be taken twice a week in Malmesy wine (s)? 11. It mitigates the Venereal evil, ten grains being taken ten days together (t). 12. In the Epilepsy, it is a singular Medicament. It must be exhibited morning and evening six weeks together (u). 13. It preserves from the Gout, if ten drops of the Salt be daily used, and the use continued for twelve days (w). 14. It fortifies the humour of Life, and internal Nature in all Members (x). 15. Against trembling, palpitation of the Heart, (y) and swoon in Cinamon-water. 16. Also it strengthens the Child in the Womb (z). Dose. Dose of the Salt from ten, twelve, fifteen grains to ℈ j with convenient waters, as Water of Cinnamon, Bugloss. Also it may be given in May Dew, (aa) gathered upon Wheat or other grain. Or with Water of Rorella, or Ros solis, Herbs and flowers which in distilling sand forth yellow drops. (bb) which in distilling comes yellow, as Water of Saffron, which is strange; and the like is seen in the expressed juice of flowers of Longwort, being set for some time in the Sun, and than distilled. Note, If Pearls be dissolved in (cc) Botrin-vinegar, and the Salt edulcorated, and in a Cellar, in the proper Months reduced to a liquor, and some drops (dd) of this liquor be put into the best Alcohol of Wine, (to the admiration and pleasure of the beholders) the Wine will be coagulated like Butter, stiff, that it may be cut (ee). (a) Viz. the general Specific. (b) In exhibiting Confortatives, the qualities of the disease need not accurately be enquired into, whether they be hot or cold. (c) Nature must always be comforted before the Critical days. (d) It is called Salt, because it resolves like Salt, but properly it is a Magistery. For they are called Magisteries, in which the whole remains entire, which in this preparation by distilled Vinegar may be seen. If in this Solution, made by purified Vinegar, Spirit of Wine be poured, a little after the Pearls per deliquium will be precipited; for the Spirit of the Vinegar is mixed with the Spirit of Wine. And so the Pearls, freed from their grosseness by the sharp Spirits, are visibly seen to come forth. This powder dried is easily dissolved, nay, it is said, that in the Palm of the Hand it will melt. (e) There are very many preparations of Pearls found out, and especially the Salt of them no way inferior in virtue to that which is prepared according to our Author's mind. Yet we will not contemn the vulgar preparation of Pearls, since from them so prepared, are those two necessary compositions sold in Shops, viz. Consection of Pearls hot and cold. Which though vulgarly prepared, yet are they freed from impurities, being washed with Water of Roses, Cloves, Nelissa, and Violets, and afterwards upon a Porphery-stone, ground without the help of any Metal, till they be rendered very thin and subtle, being ground in the same manner, as Painters grinned their colours to make them smooth. Yet by this Levigation, the Pearls are scarcely so finely pulverisate, as to be delivered from all their corporeity. Therefore they require Spagirick elaborations, which may better improve their principal virtues, and tender them such as are the Salt of our Author, Magistery, and Quintessence. Salt of Pearls is so called, because it comes nearest the form of Salt: we shall not here 〈◊〉tion the third hypostatical principle, which may be drawn from this Salt of Pearls, after the Sulphur and Mercury are removed; but especially treat of Pearls reduced to a Liquor, by the benefit of a dissolving Menstruum, and afterwards, the Menstruum being removed, converted to the likeness of Salt. The Author commends distilled Wine vinegar, as a proper Menstruum for dissolving Pearls, but as he herein is not beside the mark, so the use of other juices, for that purpose, are not to be contemned. Some by express Juice of Lemons and Liquor of Beech, do thus perform the Solution of Pearls. ℞ Juice of Lemons expressed and purified 2 lib. Liquor of Beech gathered in the Month of April 8 lib. In an Earthen glassed Pot, gently boil these to 7 lib. to which add 1 lib. of Juice of Lemons, than distil it in a Cucurbit twice or thrice. This Menstruum keep in a glass well closed. Afterwards ℞ Pearls washed in Wine, and dried whole, put them into the same Menstruum, and they will be dissolved into a Liquor, like new Wine or Must. Which afterwards in Water of Melissa, or other Cordial Water, exhibit from ʒj. to ℥ ss. The most common Solution of Pearls is with Vinegar, viz. if the process be so made, as the Author appoints. Some prepare Vinegar thus: From Ashes of the knotty Herb Kalt 1 lib. (from which are made Lixiviums and Sopes, also Glasiers use them to purisy their glass) with the best distilled Vinegar uj lib. very leisurely poured on the Ashes, to prevent the danger of overmuch heat, they distil it by thrice cohobating; whereby the Vinegar is made sweet, and hardly at all biting; yet of exceeding virtue in dissolving Corals and Pearls. Moreover from that Solution of Corals and Pearls with distilled Vinegar, are made Magisteries of the same; of which see Tyrocinium Chymicum, etc. with my Notes lib. 2. chap. 19 Oil of Bohemian-tartar made per deliquium, being put into this Solution, causeth it to war white, by which means the Pearls and Corals dissolved are freed from the Menstruum, and leisurely settle to the bottom; the dissolving Menstruum must be often removed, and the Precipitate washed with sweet water and dried. The preparation of resoluble Magistery of Pearls, by Juice of Citrine. See Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition at Lipsensis, page. Among these Menstruums, the priority is easily obtained by a certain secret spirit, with its own phlegm, known to few. If Pearls ground a little upon a Marbel be dissolved in this phlegm, and the Solution afterwards freed from the feces, be precipitated with a little of the other Spirit insused upon it, it will be converted to a liquid, like Sperm, of so great volatility, that in sight it will plainly vanish into Air. This way is prepared Magistery of Corals and Pearls, Buttery Magistery of Pearls. it is called Buttery Magistery of Pearls, because it melts in the mouth like Butter, of which below in Magistery of Corals. Magistery of Pearls of Reverius Physician to the King of France. See Practica Chymiat. of our Edition, page. It is a singular preservative from the Gout. Arcanum of Pearls. A most excellent Arcanum of admirable virtues is prepared of Pearls, by the benefit of Spirit of Lignum Guaiacum, which is thus made: From a sufficiently large quantity of shave of Lignum Guaiacum, Spirit of Lignum Guaiacum. by Retort in a fire of Sand (or in an open fire) draw forth the sharp Spirit, with which will come forth the fetid Oil; but this must be separated from the Spirit, and reserved for other uses; (yet this Oil may be rectified with toasted bread, and a little Bohemian-tartar, so it loses all its fetid fatness; the preparation also see in Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition, page.) With this Spirit rectified, extract powder of Pearls, first subtly ground upon a Porphery, placing it in gentle heat to digest, and the Extraction will be most read. Reiterate this extraction twice or thrice; afterwards in the fire gently calcine the Powder of Pearls, and again extract it, always with fresh Spirit of Guaiacum. Lastly, Most strongly calcine the Pearls, and with that Menstruum extract the same Salt. All the Extracts mix, and by Alembeck in Balneo draw of the phlegm, until upon the Superficies of the Extracted Liquor, a Skin appear of divers colours, which is a sign that the phlegm is abstracted, and that the Arcanum, or only Essence of Pearls, is remaining in a coagulated form with Spirit of Guaiacum, which are difficulty separable. This Essence or Arcanum of Pearls, with a sufficient quantity of Water of Melissa, is suddenly dissolved, and converted to a bright read colour, and of excellent taste. Dose of the Arcanum from six drops to fourteen. Quintessence of Pearls. Salt and Magistery of Pearls in Medicine are exceeding profitable, yet more excellent is their Quintessence, which is the more interior, and more pure Juice or Liquor by many Solutions, and digestions diligently from them extracted. The way of Preparing it is set down by Anselmus Bood in his little Book of Gems, chap. 38. Lib. 2. page 87. But in some part, the Description is Imperfect, the following is more exact. A choice quantity of Pearls must be dissolved in Spirit of Wine-vinegar, and this not otherwise performed, than is described by the Author, viz. by distillation remove the Menstruum, and again dissolve the Salt of Pearls in fresh distilled Vinegar, and removing the feces abstract again by distillation the same Menstruum; this operation of Solution with Spirit of Vinegar and Coagulation, (always rejecting the feces) must be continued, until no more feces, after the last Solutions, do at all remain, and so the Pearls will be freed from all impurity. Than with Rain-water, or May-dew, the purified Salt of Pearls must be dissolved, and this watery Menstruum often removed, the Spirits of the Vinegar remaining with the Pearls, by distillation in Ashes must be drawn of, when the watery Menstruum remains sweet, after abstraction it is a sign the Spirits of the Vinegar are separated. To this most pure Salt of Pearls in a Phiol, pour on rectified Alcohol of Wine, till it be covered two fingers, the glass well closed set to digest in Balneo for eight or ten days, in which time the Pearls will sand forth their Essence, upon the Superficies of the Spirit of Wine like to thick Oil, which warily separate; pour on other Alcohol of Wine allowing the like space of time for digestion, gather the Essence, this do, till no more Essence appear to rise, and the whole Salt, leaving very few feces, be converted into an Essence. This again with Spirit of Wine circulate for some time, afterwards separate the Spirit by gentle heat in Balneo, and keep the Essence. Moreover, if the same Essence of Pearls be with Spirit of Wine by Retort in Balneo, or a dry Reverbetatory certain times cohobated, than it will all come forth of greater virtue, by reason of its exceeding subtlety: It is useful; in the like diseases the Salt of Pearls is used. Dose from six drops to ten or fourteen. (f) Of Shoots and Tops. (g) In Water of bugloss, Enula Campane, Flowers of Tilia, Lyllies of the Valley. (h) In Malmesy-wine, or Cinamon-water. (i) In Water of Fennel. (k) In Water of hearts, of the Hart and Boar, or in Saxon's Cordial-water. pomell In Water of Lavender, Black Cherrys, Flowers of Tilia, Lillys of the Valley, Epileptic Water of Langium, Anhaltina. (m) And fluxions. (n) In Water of Serpillum, better in the Essence thereof extracted with Wine. oh In Water of Coltsfoot, Lungwort. lordship In Water of Vincetox, Germander. cue In Water of the greater Urtica, Radish, Restharrow Wild-Alexander. razors In Cinamon-water. (s) In Water of the Herb Paralysy. In this case wondered excellent is the Arcanum of Pearls, of which above. (t) In Water of Arsmart. (u) In Water of Flowers of Tilia, Peony. The Arcanum of Pearls is here more useful. (w) In Water of the greater Colewort. (x) With Malmesy, or Breast-milk. (y) In Saxon's Cordial-water. (z) In Aqua vitae mulierum, or Embrionate Balsam. (aa) Distilled. (bb) Gathered at the rising of the Sun, in the decrease of the Moon. (cc) That is, made of Turpentine, or else dissolved in Spirit of Salt Nitre, and edulcorated: In the Month of June, July, and August, in a Cellar dissolved into a Liquor. (dd) Injected. (ee) Yet with heat it may be reduced to its pristine form. Salt (a) of Corals. In the same manner Salt of Corals, of the Shells wherein Pearls grow, (b) of Crabs-eyes, and other crusted Stones (c) is prepared. But all these Salts, must in a Cellar upon a Glass-table or a Porphery-stone be resolved into a Liquor, in the Months June, July, or August, for than by the Antiperistasis, Cellars are more cold; but the resolving them in other Months is vainly attempted, or at lest it will much more difficultly be effected, than in the proper Months. The true tincture (d) of Corals genuinely prepared, hath been hither to known to no man; for the best, which is believed to be extracted from the affusion of Water of Honey, is rather the Tincture of Water of Honey, than of Corals. There are many Menstruums, which standing for some time in digestion do of their own accord war read; (as in Spirit of Turpentine, though often rectified, is plainly seen) and so the incircumspect are deceived judging they have the Tincture itself of the thing dissolved, when it is only of the Menstruum dissolving. Nor doth Spirit of Wine poured upon Salt of Corals, although it be coloured by digesting in Balneo, extract the true redness. There are some who dissolve Corals in Spirit of Salt, afterwards pouring upon the Solution the best rectified Spirit of Wine, which swimming on the top, they say, attracts to itself a Tincture, and afterwards the separation by a Separatory, and abstraction per se in Balneo, being performed, the true Tincture is extracted. Use and Virtues of Salt of Corals. As Corals wonderfully increase, so also admirable are their Arcanums, Mysteries, and wondered secrets: for as when whole and shining, according to the Commentation of Paracelsus, they are excellent against fantasy, Phantasms, Spectrum, Evestrum (e) and Melancholy: so the Salt in Medicinal use, hath in itself singular Virtues. 1. Such is the force and nature of Salt of Corals, as it so renews and cleanseth the blood in the whole Body, that all diseases and affects, which take their beginning from corrupted blood, are in short time removed and healed, and the body, as it were, renewed, is restored to its pristine health and vigour. 2. It resists all immoderate fluxes in Women, being taken in Water of Plantain (f). 3. All fluxes of the Belly (g). 4. All deflux, and rejection of blood, the Hemtodes (h). 5. To mundefy, or renovate the blood, in Water of Funitory or Succory. 6. It resists putrefactions, strengthens the Heart, and vital Spirits, and preserves the body from violence of poisons (i). 7. It comforts, and corroborates the Stomach, and innate heat (k). 8. It removes all obstructions, especially in the Lungs, Liver, and Reinss pomell. 9 It resolves the congealed blood (m). 10. In most vehement suffocation of the Matrix, (n) when all other things are without success: also in superfluous Menses, in Water of Mugwort, Melissa, and Peneroyal. 11. In the Dropsy, Cramp, Paralysy, and Epilepsy, in Water of Cinnamon, continuing the use for some time. 12. Against the Stone, in Water of Restharrow. Dose. From six grains to ten, of ℈ j or ℈ ij. with respect to Age, and the vehemency of the Disease. In a rete Egg, in stead of common Salt in broth in rich Wine, or Cinnamon Water. Also of this, Tablets may be made. Externally applied it cures Ulcers oh. (a) To prepare Salt of Corals, the same Menstruums are convenient, which were before used in Solution of Pearls; neither is there any other way of preparing Magistery of Corals, than is ●re used in preparing Magistery of Pearls Yet for greater light-sake, Butery Magistery of Corals. call observe this following preparation of ●ery Magistery of Corals, made with Magic fire. ℞ Of read Corals, exceedingly well pulverisate, what quantity you please, your upon it Magick-fire, that is, dissolving Spagirick Spirit, it presently gins to boil, as soon as ●ro is put under it ℥ moreover in Voiting, it at first appears read, but this doth presently vanish, and the Spirit appears co● like the white froth of boiling Mill, the gross and feculent water settling to the bottom. This milly foaming Spagirick Spirit, very gently sepanate from the feces, and in a more strong fire of Sand distil it; in the bottom will be left a powder plainly impalpable, which with distilled May-dew, must be often edulcorated, and dried in the Sun. This keep for use. It melts in the Mouth like Butter. It is a great Arcanum in correcting the inordinate flux of the Menses, and in corroborating the Stomach, in dissolute Diseases, as Dysentery, Diatrhea, and Epilepsy. (b) Mother of, Pearls, perlenmutter. (c) Crystals Judaist-stouts, Flints, Lynxes, Sponges, Pench●s. (d) Although the way if making Tincture of Corals be difficult, yet that it is not plainly impossible, experience pro● neither is that which is made by the extraction of Honey, rather to be esteemed Tincture of Honey. For the Spirit of Honey rightly prepared dissolveth Gold, with Sulphur and calcined Mercury, (as 〈…〉 in Tynocinium Chymicum, lib. 2. 〈◊〉 16.) and draw forth the Tincture thereof, which ariseth from the Gold dissolved in the same Spirit 〈◊〉 Much more therefore may it draw that self Tincture of Corals, which afterwards by a better Menstruum, Tincture of Corals by Spirit of Honey. ☞ viz. Alcohol of Wine, is set at Liberty. This Tincture of Corals by Spirit of Honey is most rightly prepared after this manner. With Bags filled with Sand (about the bigness of a man's Fist) injected into Honey, according to the law of Art by Alembeck in Ashes make Spirit of Honey. This poured upon fragments of Corals first calcined with Nitre, is presently coloured, which pour of from the feces, and with the same Spirit of Honey gently abstract it in Balneo. What remains in the bottom, twice or thrice dissolve in distilled Water, evaporate the Water, and coagulate the matter; this being done with Spirit of Wine, extract a most read Tincture, afterwards abstract the Alcohol of Wine to a convenient consistency. Thus by Spirit of Honey the true Tincture of Corals is extracted. There are very many Tinctures of Corals carried about, yet they are not true, but invented only to deceive, which indeed seems also to be the doubt of our Author, who liberally professes he never saw the true, and genuine Tincture of Corals. Nevertheless, by Experience it is found, that Corals sand forth their Tincture, and commit it to noble Mestruums, if all things be rightly done, and other necessaries in just order and rule be adhibited. We shall here describe two ways approved by Experience. The first way of preparing Tincture of Corals. First, Dissolve Corals in most strong Vinegar, as our Author teacheth, the Menstruum removed by distillation, gather their Salt. This Salt afterwards must be so long impregnated with distilled Vinegar, as till no more of the said Spirit can at all be received into the Salt. Which being done, thus proceed: To every pound of Salt of Corals, add the first time of most sharp distilled Vinegar ℥ ij. than gently distil it, and the unsavoury phlegm only will come of. The second time add ℥ iij. of the former Vinegar, and again gently distil it; so go on every time adding of the Vinegar, and increasing ℥ j and distil it until the Vinegar come forth as sharp, as when first poured on. See Tyrocinium chap. 3. lib. 2. of Quintessence of Corals; yet the Process of Beguinus is not perfect. This impregnated Salt, putresy in a hot Balneo for twenty days, and afterwards by Retort, in a close Reverberatory or dry Balneo distil it, yet so as the unprofitable phlegm be first evaporated, afterwards the Spirits coming forth white, receive a part in a capacious Recipient, and so go on, until all the Spirits, with the Oil as read as blood, be come forth. This Spirit hath a good odour, and burns like Spirit of Wine, which must afterwards by Retort be rectified with the remaining read Oil. This noble Menstruum, produced partly from the Vinegar, and partly from the Corals themselves, extracts a most read Tincture, from fresh Corals poured into it; which, if afterwards freed from the Spirit by distillation, and than conjoined either with other cordial and appropriate Water, or cohobated with them till it be rendered volatile, is a most excellent Tincture of Corals, of most pleasant taste, and delectable odour. The second way of preparing Tincture of Corals. There is another Tincture more excellent than the former, although that Menstruum extracts a Tincture from the Corals, yet it may be judged to be rather from the distilled Vinegar; than the Corals themselves: This way, because not sincere, cannot be very satisfactory to the ingenious, therefore another way is found out whereby the Tincture may elegantly be extracted from the Corals; which is thus: First, Calcine the Corals whole, not pulverisate, in a fire of Reverberation, at first gentle, so as the live flame may but just touch the Superficies of the Tests (viz Iron * Pots. Dishes) placed in the Reverberatory Furnace, in which the Corals are put. By this means in the first degree of fire the Corals will wax white, absconding their native colour: therefore the fire must be gradually increased, till from their whiteness, they be converted to a yellowness, and from the yellowness reduced to a perfect read, the whole substance of the Corals being rendered spongeous and light: This operation for the most part is finished 〈◊〉 two or three days. When the Corals are thus made read, by the benefit of degrees of fire, they are rendered fit to depose their proper Tincture into an other Menstruum. If therefore these Corals thus prepared be injected into Spirit of Wine, or Alcohol of Spirit of May-dew, they a little after into that same Alcohol spontaneously sand forth their Tincture, their feces remaining in the bottom without any virtue. The Menstruum of Wine, by distillation being somewhat separated, the Tincture remains most read, with a certain sweetness. It is of such great virtue, that after the use of this sometimes repeated, it is impossible any impurity in the blood of the whole body of Man, can remain. It is given in convenient vehicles, from three drops to six, eight, or ten. Indeed this Tincture of Corals aught to be highly esteemed by the Physician, for its stupendious virtues, being exceeding suitable to the human spirits. Note. There is a tincture of Corals described in the two Parts of the Marrow of Distillation of Conradus Kunradts. (e) It is otherwise the perpetual and eternal Evestrum in the four Elements of the World. It also signifies a prophetic Spirit, which presageth by a precedent sign, and predicts something of certainty. (f) Of Tormentil of the Oak: Of Frog-spawn. (g) In Water or Decoction of Root of Tormentil. (h) In Water of Plantain, Shepherd's purse. (i) In Water of borage, bugloss, Cordial-water of Saxony. (k) In Water of Mint, Peneroyal. pomell In Waters of Sorrel, the lesser Century, Bindeweed, Liverwort. Hence it is our Author above in the universal digestive, persuades to mix Salt, or Liquor of Corals with digestives, that they may be more Deoppilative. (m) In Water of Chervil, or the lesser Century. (n) If you take Tincture of Gold made with Spirit of Honey, and Tincture of Corals, of each six or seven grains, and mix them with six or seven grains of Magistery of Pearls, you can have nothing more excellent in deplorable Affects of the Womb. oh By sprinkling it on, or mixing with Plasters. Liquors (a) of Gems, as Rubies, Granates, Hyacinths, Topazes, Amethysts, Crystals, and also of Flints are thus prepared. With Sulphur (b) the Powders of them (c) are three or four times burnt in an open (d) fire, with a covered Crucible, afterwards the fire must also be over the Crucible, that it may be wholly covered therewith. Wash out the Sulphur, and the Feces, (e) when well beaten, mix with a like quantity of Salt Nitre well purified, and calcine them in a covered Pot in an open Fire, till they flow; the Salt from the Powder, by reason of its corrosion, must be washed with hot water, afterwards upon the edulcorated Powder, pour Menstruum of Turpentine, (f) diligently the first hours keep them stirring, lest the matter congeal, so they will be resolved: the Menstruum (g) afterwards abstract (h) by Alembeck, and the Salt remaining in the bottom dulcify often, always filtering and evaporating the distilled Water. The same Salt in the above named Months put upon a Marbel in a Wine-cellar, that it may resolve into a Liquor. (i) The Feces remaining in the bottom, after sufficient extraction of Menstruum poured on, may again be burnt with new Sulphur, and used for a further extraction of Salt in the former manner. (a) Liquors of Gems are also numbered among Confortatives, not as the opinion of some is, because it seems so by reason of the nature of precious stones; but because these are derived from the same principle, as other Metals and Minerals are. Therefore with them, in consentaneous proprieties, and colours, and also other accidents, they correspond. So that deservedly the Liquors or Essences of them, which are their more pure parts, freed from their elementary fetters, and the substance of hard Coagulation, are to be esteemed; since they may be inwardly taken with safety, and more satisfaction to the Physician, than if unprepared, broke to pieces, or in powder, either by itself taken, or mixed with other Medicaments. Note. The Problem of the Bezoar-stone, why we use it crude; it is, because it is light and kindly, and may easily be shaved, it sticks in the water, or easily melts in the fire. (b) In equal parts. (c) Made in an Iron Mortar. (d) Applied leisurely round about. (e) The Caput mortuum of Gems and Stones. (f) Distilled upon Horse radishes. (g) Pregnant with the Solution of Gems. (h) In Sand. (i) If upon the said Liquor, good Alcohol of Wine be poured, it from the Liquor imbibes the Tincture or Sulphur to itself, and separates it from the Salt underneath, remaining with the Alcohol supernating; both being separated, reduce the Tincture (by abstracting the Menstruum) to a thick substance. But from the Liquor of Salt draw of the Spirit of Wine, and with fresh Spirit of Wine, and a like quantity of Vinegar of Turpentine distil it by Re●; after the Menstruum is removed, the Salts will come forth in the likeness of Oil. Radicate Vinegar which Huserus called Vinegar of Turpentine, the true Menstruum of all Hard Stones. ℞ Of Turpentine 2. or 3 lib. (a) pour upon it of distilled Vinegar (b) 2 lib. and according to art distil them in Sand, at first with gentle heat, until the Vinegar with the Spirit of Turpentine be come forth, afterwards increase the fire, and a yellow Oil will come forth, (and a sharp read Water, when the read Oil gins to come forth cease the Operation.) Separate the Spirit of Turpentine and Oil from the Vinegar, by a Separatory, and rectify (c) the Vinegar alone upon Ginger (d). Of this Vinegar (e) abundance should always be prepared in readiness, for with it in the same manner are dissolved all Stones, used by Paracelsus, against the disease of the Stone; as a little after shall be shown in its own place. (a) Or 4 lib. of Turpentine, or which is best, of the thick Feces, that remains in the bottom of the Vessel. (b) That is Spirit of Wine-vinegar. (c) Twice or three, until no Feces remain after distillation, but wholly come of perfectly purified. (d) It is better without Ginger. (e) Also in another manner a most sharp Vinegar may be made; ℞ of the best Honey one part, of River-water eight parts, boil them together till half be consumed, or by boiling, as is otherwise want, it be made into Metheglin: afterwards put this into a convenient Vessel, and by a hole on the top, hung in a Linnen-bag Seeds of Rocket, a convenient quantity, leave it in a hot place, or set it in the Sun, that it may be hot, and by little and little it is converted to a must sharp Vinegar, which being distilled, dissolves Flints, and other stones also, without any proceeding calvinations, being likewise commodious for many other uses. (f) Also the phlegm of the same Turpentine per se, with the distilled Spirit, being often rectified, may be kept, and afterwards joined with most strong Vinegar, and used in like Operations of Solutions, but the former way is stronger and better. Oil of Cinnamon. Oil of Cinnamon (a) legitimately prepared, amongst the most efficacious Spagitick confortatives may properly be numbered. Although the way of its preparation be obvious to all Chemists in their daily use: Yet of this it is needful to advice, that Aromaticks, about to be distilled, must not be reduced to Powder, as some preposterously are want to do, but only broke to pieces and moderately bruised, otherwise they will yield you not half so much Oil, as I have sometimes found, to be their loss that so operate. This way more abundance of Oil may be had, than by the vulgar distillations. ℞ The most choice Cinnamon break it to pieces, put it into a glass Retort, and in a vaporous (b) Balneo distil it, than the Water and Oil (c) will come forth together: The same Water pour upon fresh Cinnamon, and go on in distillation, (d) which continued for some time in the same manner, and you will have great abundance of Water and Oil; the Feces (e) in the bottom will be altogether dry, black, and unsavoury. Virtues and Use. 1. It comforts all the principal Members of the Body, especially the cold Stomach, Heart, and Brain, it takes away the stinking Breath, and causeth the sweetness thereof (f). 2. It answers the natural Balsam in the Body, (as also Oil of Cloves doth the same) it consumes the inward putrefaction; all fresh Wounds or Ulcers outwardly it consolidates (g). 3. It takes away the cold Cough, and dolour (h) of the Head. 4. It Exhilarates the Heart, and comforts all the Members, if with it anointed. 5. It provokes the Menses (k). 6. It accelerates the Birth pomell. 7. In dejections of the Mind it is a singular medicament, so also is the Essence of Saffron extracted with Water of the Vine, (m) it is a principal medicine where any one, through too much sadness, is almost come to desperation (n). Doses (oh) two or three drops in Wine, Water of Melissa, or other Specific. This way Oils may be drawn from all Aromaticks, far more efficacious and subtle, than are prepared by the vulgar way, viz. from Cloves, Nutmegs, Mace, etc. If these Oils be applied in medicinal use, the application must be when the Belly is soluble, and in such as be with Child (lordship) not above one drop must be exhibited: the use of Oil of Cinnamon is more convenient in the Winter, than the Summer. There have been some, who with these Aromatic Oils, from Calx of Gold (cue) peculiarly prepared, have extracted a coloured Essence, which medicinally applied hath yielded no small benefit to the Sick. (a) Moore excellent is Oil made of the true Cassia-lignea, evilly by some reported to be of a middle property, between Canella and Cinnamon; for it hath in it a certain and more gentle mucilaginousness, discernible plainly by chewing, which in Cinnamon is not found: Moreover the taste of Cassia-lignea hath a stronger sharpness, and greater Oleaginousness; wherefore the Oil also from it distilled, must, according to reason, be far stronger, and of greater virtue. (b) In a dry Reverberatory. (c) But if in the end you urge it with more strong fire, the Oil ind●ed will come 〈◊〉 fetid, yet will be free from any Empyreuma, in the same manner as the Author speaks 〈◊〉 of fetid Oil of Tartar. It is a most excellent Vulnerary, suddenly healing the old, as wel● fresh wounds. It is made much more powerful in Cassia, with a Mucilage. (d) That is, with fresh rinds of Cinnamon, being first digested in heat. (e) In preparing Salt very profitable, if the Feces be calcined with Sulphur, it is 〈◊〉 Crystalline. (f) With convenient and appropriate Vehicles. (g) Viz. if so distilled, otherwise, if with Wine, it is sharp and corrosive. (h) In Tablets of Bechica. (i) Hence some with it ancint podagrical Members. (k) In Water of Mugworth or Sage, Penerayal, or of flowers of Cheiri. * White-violets, rather Wall-flowers. pomell In the same aforesaid Waters. (m) Gathered in the Month of March from Vines cut, & afterwards distilled, (n) And in Hypachondriack Melancholy. oh Dose from four drops to night. lordship By reason of their obstruction. cue Here the craft and imposture of divers Empirics, is to be detected, whilst with Anmatick Oils, False Aurum p●abile. especially the distilled Oils, they have endeavoured to make, and to this day do, Aurum potabile (rather putabile) whereby every good man may know these Beasts from true Chemical Doctors and Physicians. Thurneisserus, and after him Huserus, and from them many others, with distilled Oils of Aromaticks, especially Oil of Cinnamon, Cloves, Thyme, and Tilia, with Oil of Camphire, filing of Gold, or the Calx thereof, have reduced to a certain coloured Essence, which they called Aur●m potabilo, and fold it for the same at a very great price. But falsely. The Process is this. First, Choice Camphire must be dissolved in Aqua fortis made of Nitre, and a like quantity of Alum, and a little after the Camphire will swim at top of the Water like yellow Oil, which must be often separated and kept a part. Than you must have in readiness the Oils of Cinnamon, Cloves, Thyme, and Tilia, and also a most subtle Calx of Gold. Than ℞ of Oil of Clovesʒv. Oils of Cinnamon. Oils of Thyme, of each ʒijs. Oils of Tiliaʒj. Oil of Camphire dissolved in Aqua fortis ʒiiij. Most subtle Calx of Goldʒiiij. Set all these in their proper Vessels a part, well slopped, that they may be in readiness, for the operation must be very speedy; moreover, too Concha's of glass, large enough to mix the superiors, must be at hand well cleansed. In one Concha put the Oil of Camphi●e, in which inject the Calx of Gold, and on them pour the Oil of Cloves, all will presently wax hot, and seem to boil; than immediatelly pour it out of this Concha into the other, so continued pouring the whole mixture backward and forward, that while it waxes hot, and is seen to boil, the Calx of Gold may be mixed with them, and in the bo●ling be as it were dissolved; for all will become most read, and thick, like blood. When this emptying from vessel to vessel is performed, likewise add the remaining Oils, and as before by pouring and repouring, backward and forward, mix all diligently. Note. The glass Concha's, and also the Oils must be requisite for this operation; the Oils must be pure without any watery phlegm, otherwise the operation cannot be rightly effected. This Composition Thurneisserus kept as a great Secret, and sold it exceeding dear, viz. ℥ ss. of it, for eighteen Imperials. But the Hermetick Philosopher esteems this Empiric and gross operation, worthy of contempt; for it is false, and far distant from the truth. Indeed Camphire with Aqua fortis is reduced into an oily Liquor; yet with it is conjoined the Spirit of Aqua fortis, therefore it is not true Oil. Now when this Liquor is mixed with other fat Oils, there is a mutual ebullition, which is not otherwise occasioned, but from the Saline Spirits of the Aqua fortis, otherwise in like manner with other Oils sighting, by reason of their contrary nature. Hereby little or nothing of the Gold is dissolved with them, or if any be, it is not done by any of the Oils; but merely from the Corrosive Spirits themselves, being heated by the working together of the Oils. Moreover the same Oils, without any Calx of Gold, of themselves, being confusedly mixed, in the manner we have already said, will become thick and read; therefore this redness is from themselves, and not from the Gold. What good can be hoped from colourable craft of this kind? Surely none, It is very like our Author knew little or nothing of these deceits, otherwise he would have admonished therefrom, rather than seem to defend so great folly. Elixit (a) Proprietatis of Paracelsus. ℞ Myrrh of Alexandria. Epatick Aloes. Oriental Crocus, (b) of each ℥ iiij. Pulverisate all these diligently, and put them in a glass, moistening them with the best Alcoholisate Spirit of Wine, afterwards pour upon it rectified Oil of Sulphur made per Campane (that Oil must be prepared from yellow Sulphur in rainy weather, (c) so 〈◊〉 will have the more abundance) until it be covered four fingers, set 〈…〉 late for two months, (d) than what is tinged and extracted by 〈◊〉 separate, upon the matter temaining in the bottom pour good Spirit of Wine, and by circulation for two months again extract a Tincture, separate it, and mix it with the former coloured Liquor. The Feces in the bottom gently (e) distil, what first comes forth add to the former Tincture, and again for a month without distillation (f) circulate them. This is sweet in taste, not bitter, nor doth it at all smell of the fire, as in distilling vulgarly is want to be. This must be diligently observed, that the matter must first be moistened with Spirit of Wine, (g) that it may be like a Paste, and than the Oil of Sulphur poured on, otherwise the whole matter will be burnt to a blackness; (h) this is that Paracelsus studiously concealed. Virtues and Use. This, as Paracelsus saith, is the Balsam of the Ancients, of very thin parts, moderately hot and dry, and so preserving from putrefaction. It is a perfect Elixir, in it are all virtues of the natural Balsam, and a principal conservative virtue, especially in the aged. 1. In affects of the Breast and Lights it is admirably useful (i). 2. It is admirably efficacious against corrupted air, and the grievous Contagion of the Pestiferous Lues (k). 3. It draws out divers humours of the Ventricle, (pomell) comforts the Stomach with the intestines, and preserves from dolours (m). 4. Hectics, Catarrhs, and Coughs in Genere, it comforts and cleanses the Breast (n). 5. It is profitable in coldness of the Head and Stomach oh. 6. It cures the Hemicrama and Vertigo lordship. 7. It drives away dimness of Night cue. 8. It comforts the Heart, and strengthens the Memory razors. 9 It by little and little assuages Itching, and also the dolour of Ilium's, * Bones standing out of their place. and the Ribs (s). 10. It dissolves the Stone of the Reinss (t). 11. It cures the Quartane thou. 12. It preserves from the Paralysy and Gout. (w). 13. It sharpens the intellect, and all the Senses (x). 14. It removes melancholy, and causeth cheerfulness (y). 15. By most strong conservation it hinders Age from surprising Youth too soon, and retards hoariness (z). 16. It prolongs Life, abbreviated by excess in eating (aa) and drinking. 17. Wounds and inward Ulcers, it conglutinates in short time (bb). 18. Lastly, all infirmities, both hot and cold, by a certain propriety it cures. Dose. From six grains to ten and twelve in Wine, or convenient and Specifick-water. (a) Elixir in genere, is a Medicine healing all human diseases, and removing the impurities of imperfect Metals. Elixirs are Chemical Species, compounded of more Species of Simples of divers kind. Of such a Species is the Elixir Proprietatis of Paracelsus, by him so called in his eighth Book of Archidoxes, in the sixth Title of Elixirs. But why he calls it Elixir of propriety, the reason seems to offer itself: For in it are plainly found natural harmonious proprieties, to effect that to which it is appointed. These faculties therefore are not knit together in the ingredients by preparation, but are natural and proper in them, only they more happily discover themselves, when a true extraction of their virtues is dexterously made, of which our Author rightly advises. For Paracelsus left the description hereof somewhat imperfect. (b) Saffron of Ungaria or Austria is better, because it may better be had without Sophistication. (c) Or in a Cellar. (d) So are the words of Paracelsus, in his eighth Archidox. See Phytopaum in Vincetox. (e) In Balneo, lest it smell of the fire. (f) In a Vessel well closed. (g) Impregnated with Angelica, Valerian, Enula, Wormseed, Butter-burr, and Pimpernel. (h) From the spirit of Sulphurs', acting upon the Myrrh and Aloes, by reason of their fatness. (i) In Water of Coltsfoot, Hyssop, Lungwort, Scabious. (k) In Water of Meadow-sweet, Vincetox, Valerian, etc. pomell By cleansing. (m) In Water of Mint, Peneroyal, Wormwood-wine, and Malmesy. (n) In Water of Betony, rather in Arcanum of Colts-foot. oh In Water of Ginger, in Spirit of Calamus Aromatic. lordship In Water of borage and Bugloss. cue In Water of Fennel, Eye-bright, Rue, Selandine, Valerian. razors In Aqua Magnanimitatis, in Water of Rosemary-blossomes, or rather the Arcanum thereof. (s) In Water of Elder-flowers, Commomil, Sloes. (t) In Water of Saxifrage, Restharrow, Wild-Alexander thou In Water of Water-cresses, or a Decoction of Rapes. (w) In Water of the herb Paralysy, Germander. (x) In Aqua Magnanimitatis. (y) In Malmesy-wine, or Wine of Melissa. (z) In Cinnamon-water. (aa) In Spirit of Juniper-berries. (bb) And averts their evil in Water of Vervein. Confortative Balsams (a) thickened by the benefit of Wax. Because Aromatic Oils in a liquid form, for danger of spilling or breaking the glass, cannot be conveniently or commodiously carried; Chemists began to consider of a way of thicking them, so as divers of them, in boxes of Tin or Silver, well gilded, may the more commodiously be carried about, and be always ready at hand in urgent necessity. To prepare these the way denoted by the ingenious is sufficient, viz. that to the preparation of any of these Balsams, there is required as much Oil by distillation drawn forth, as Tincture extracted by Alcoholisate Spirit of Wine, and thickened by separation from the same Spirit: Also the Salt by the benefit of Water after calcining extracted, a Medium, which gives a just consistency to these, is white wax shaved, and often boiled in Rose-water, that its Acrimony may be taken away that thereby no strange quality of savour may be inferred. All these, if mixed by a true and Chemical Artificer, Odoriferous Balsams of Aromaticks, and Vegetables, may be thereby rightly prepared, as well for external, by anointing the Nostrils and Temples, as for internal use, being according to the use and propriety of Simples most efficacious. (a) Confortative Balsams are no other than Aromatic Oils compounded, and by the addition of other things, which are as it were Bases, are made more thick, and so may the better be carried about and retained. Moreover, to the Composition of these Balsams, whether a certain weight of Principles, aught, or possibly can be observed in all, is much to be questioned. We deny it. For some are more dry, and plainly have a dry Tincture, such is Cinnamon; some have most oily Tinctures, as Nutmegs, Mace, Fennel, Anise, Cloves; some obtain a middle Nature, as Ginger. Therefore as their Natures are more dry or moist, so also varies the Oil in weight. But in general, so much of the consisting Basis must be mixed with the Oil, as may suffice to coagulate it, which afterwards with the Tincture may the more happily be mixed. For Example in Balsam of Fennel observe this rule of weights. Balsam of Fennel. ℞ Tincture of Fennel, extracted from the Seed by Spirit of Wine ℥ iij. White wax ℥ ss. Oil of Fennel ʒij. The well cleansed and shaved thin, melt with gentle heat, to which, when melted, add the Oil, and from the fire mix them by stirring them with an Iron Spatula, till the mixture come to a Consistency; afterwards add the Tincture extracted with Spirit of Wine, and again mix them. When all are wrought to a convenient Consistency, and cooled, add of Salt of Fennel to every ℥ j of the whole ʒss. which in all will be ʒij. and so keep it for use. But because wax through age or long keeping may be rank, and so in such compositions yield an ungrateful favour, and by reason of its Emplastic Nature and gross Essence, prohibits perspiration (Galen lib. 7. Of Faculties of Medicaments) is often want to close the Pores, from whence a sterile operation of the Balsams must necessarily follow; and barren operation is always attended with fruitless effects: In the composition of these Balsams wax seemeth to be unprositable; that therefore these inconveniences may be avoided, prudent Physicians from expressed Oil of Nutmegs by Spirit of Wine extract a Tincture, until the remaining substance be wholly white; which when it is plainly unsavoury and capable of no other quality, they take it in stead of Wax or Manna, to reduce their Balsams to a Consistency, viz. they mix the Oil, Tincture, and Salt of Aromaticks, in that Magma. Others take the thick substance, which is left after expression of Oil of Nutmegs, and extract it with Spirit of Wine, proceeding, as is already said. Excellent useful in confecting Balsams of Vegetables, is the Marrow of Harts-bones, taken out, and melted, and reserved for use. This may be a genuine Basis also, and exceeding convenient for the impasting of Oils, and Principals. Balsam of Cinnamon, see in Practica Chymiatrica of our true Edition at Lipsiensis, page. Essencified Amber. Among Confortatives, recited by our Author, rectified Amber is not mentioned, whose use hath been often commended by Rudolphus the Emperor; the composition whereof he received from Elizabeth Queen of England, by whom it was also much used. ℞ Of Ambergreise pure and good eight parts, of most odoriferous Musk one part, and a little most white Sugar candied, pulverisate all these, afterwards upon a Marbel with burning Spirit of Roses, (of which see Tyrocinium lib. 2. chap. 2. under the title of burning Water of Roses) grinned them together, and that long, often pouring on some of the burning Spirit of Roses, that the whole may be like a Poultis. This put in a glass diligently closed, and set it in a convenient place under the Earth for one month, or one month and half, until the whole be homogeneal. Than again by grinding temper it with fiesh Spirit of Roses, and as before set it under the Earth, afterwards reserve it for use. Dose the quantity of a small Pea, in Wine. It is a principal confortative of all the Bowels, especially it powerfully provokes the generative faculty. See below in the Venereal Specific of Satyrion, and Bread. Spirit of Soot, the Description, and Use, see Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition page. The description of English Aurum potabile, and Liquor of Hyacinth, with their use is extant in Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition Lipsiensis, page. VII. Anodynes, (a) Mitigative, Asswaging, and Somniferous. THere are many Diseases, which without Anodynes cannot be healed. Therefore in curations of all Diseases, where watch and dejection of the natural vigours are concomitant with the dolours, intrinsecal appropriate Anodynes may be administered, that the anxious roots of most dangerous symptoms being removed, Rest, the friend of Nature may be readmitted. For Sleep is the Arcanum in Medicine, far more worth than Gems and precious Stones. And who so can commodiously apply a Somniferous Arcanum, taken from a true Essence, to distressed Nature, when inquietudes and watch augment the distemper, he shall surely acquire great commendation of the Sick, and tender the desired Cure more easy. Laudanum (b) of Paracelsus of laudable Virtues. ℞ Opium Thebaick (c) ℥ iij. Juice of Henbane, in due time gathered, ℥ jss and first thickened in the Sun, ℥ jss Species of Diamber and Diamosk faithfully prepared, of each ℥ ijss. Choice Foreign Mumy ℥ ss. Salt of Pearls. Of Corals, of each ʒiij. Liquor of white Amber, extracted by Alcohol of Wine. Bone of the heart of the Hart, of each ʒjs. Bezoar-stone. Unicorns-horn, animal or mineral, of each ʒjs. Musk, Amber, of each ℈ j In defect of genuine Aurum potabile, without any corrosives may be added these Oils. Of Anise, Carraways, Oranges, Citrons, Nutmegs, Cloves, Cinnamon, Amber, of each twelve drops. Make of these, according to Chemical Art, a Mass or Extract, out of which, for necessary use, Pills may be form. Observations in preparation of Laudanum. 1. The juicy Roots, and exterior Rinds (rejecting the inward woodiness) of Henbane, young and fresh, must be gathered, (d) the Sun and Moon being in Aries or Libra, before Full Moon; some gather them, if possible, just when the Moon Changes in the said Signs. The juice expressed scumed and filtered, must be coagulated in a hot place, to the consistency of Honey, and afterwards hardened in the Sun; from this, with Spirit of Wine, a tincture is extracted. 2. Opium must first be purged in Liquor of Hyssop, or distilled Water, (e) as is want to be done with Aloes, afterwards with Spirit of Wine extracted (f). 3. The juice of Henbane and Opium, (before they are mixed with the residue, they must first by digestion be freed from their Venom and Sulphur) are noxious, (the evil manifests itself upon the superficies like a foam) whence various, and grievous symptoms hap to the sick; by the use of Opium and henbane, before they be duly purged, which hitherto hath been considered by very few, therefore I am not willing to conceal a thing so necessary, whereby it is apparent true Chemical Operations are absolutely needful, and beneficial to all in general. 4. In extracting these, extraction must be made with rectified Spirit of Wine, afterwards, by how much the longer they are digested together, by so much the more powerful will the Operation be. 5. In Women, and such as are Hysterical, by reason of suffocation of the Matrix, Amber and Musk should be omitted in the Composition; or to suppress their Odour, some grains of Castor may be added to each Dose, before exhibited to Women. 6. The Feces of Opium, Henbane, and of the Species of Diamber, etc. after the tincture is extracted, must be calcined, and from them a Salt extracted according to Art, which about the end must be mixed with the whole Composition. 7. From all these, which are extracted with Spirit of Wine, after digestion for two Months; the Spirit of Wine in Balneo must be again abstracted, almost to the consistency of Honey, and than the Salts of Pearls and Corals, and the Mumy beaten, also the Bezoar-stone, Unicorns-horn, (g) Bone of the heart of the Hart, Musk and Amber, pulverisate, must be mixed and because the distilled Oils are difficulty mixed with the Extract, and are always want to swim on the top, to all the Oils, in 〈…〉 mixed together, some drops of Spirit of Wine are want to be poured, and aligently mixed therewith, so they will be united and afterwards may easily be mixed, and mixed with the whole composition; which, afterwards being fermented by digestion ●r a Month in a Vessel with a Blind-head, set in most gentle heat of Ashes, are rendrost of greater efficacy and operation. (a) Anodynes commonly are paregorical, and remove the disease, the 〈…〉 of dolours and anguish, are for the most part by the introduction of sweet sleep assuaged, 〈◊〉 often while the disease rests with the Body, the causes of dolours are also exterminated; so great virtue is placed in a moment's time of Mitigations. Whosoever therefore can conveniently, to nature itself, apply an essential Anodyne, duly and rightly prepared, he will, and may worthily, rejoice, that he is instructed in the Attalick Treasure, and both int●al and exterby which he may obliterate dolours and anguish of what kind soever, both internal and external. For to it, in time of greatest need, as to an holy Anchor of Safety, he may be take himself, which, neither Colic, * Feebleness of the loins. Lumbago, Cardialogy, Deliriam, Watch, inquietudes of Fevers, Vomiting, Pleuriss, Gout, Stone, Catarrh, Suffocation of the Matrix, the Falling-sirling, nor other diseases very many, are able to resist. There are infinite descriptions of Laudanum set down by many, and they are peculiar, every one ascribing his to be according to the Author's mind. Paracelsus lib. 7. Archidox. Aescribes an Anodyne Specisick, which they for the most part imitate, changing some few things. For always the Basis of the whole composition is Opium, yet we are not ignorant that Paracelsus bade another Laudanum, but metallic, made of gold, the composition of which he not where makes mention of. Our Author is not althogether a stranger to Paracelsus his Laudanum, nor hath he in his description been far beside the Mark. Yet whether this commendable Laudanum, should admit into-familiarity the discommendable Tincture of Henbane, hath always been doubtea by me. I have rendered sufficient reasons to the contrary in my Treatise of Opium and Laudanum opiate, and in my Notes on Tyrocinium Chymicum, set forth by Gluckradius lib. 2. chap. 9 of Extracts; which, because they are sufficiently pregnant and worthy, and in Confecting of Laudanum, are observed by the Studious, I think good here to repeat them. This our Author's description, although by the other ingredients, tightly and diligently prepared, it may seem to be very healthful, cannot be judged free from some dangers, because the Opium itself, being really possessed with fetid 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Sulphur, although in Liquor or Water of Hyssop it be washed, or else extracted with Spiret of Wine, it cannot be freed therefrom by that means. It indeed is sufficient that it be first well corrected, and afterwards mixed with a few things, which we have at large described in our before alleged Treatise and Notes on Tyrocinium, etc. The Specific Anodyne of Paracelsus. The Specific Anodyne, according to the mind of Paracelsus, set down by him in his Archidoxes is thus described. First, Make Water of Frog-spawn, as out Author teacheth below in compounded Frog-spawn. ℞ Of this distilled Water of juice of sour Oranges, or else of Lemons, of each ℥ vj. Of crude Opium Thebaick yet better if separated from the Sulphur) ʒj. Of Cinnamon, Cloves, O●iental Crocus, of each ℥ ss. Set them in the Sun, or Horse-dung, to macerate for a Month, afterwards express and strain them, than filter it through Paper, and Aromatize it with Amber ℈ iiij. Musk ℈ ss. Of the Solution or Salt of Corals, and Peatls, of each ʒss. From the remains reduced, to Asles make a Salt, which mix with the whole, and keep it for internal use. Dose from ℈ i, to ℈ iij. (b) It is called Laudanum, because it is a Laudable Medicament, by reason of its famous effects and operations, which with good success we have experimented, in allaying dolours of the most grievous and fierce distempers. It is also called Nepenthes, because it assuages grief. A sincere description of Laudanum Opiate. The sincere and easy composition of Laudanum Opiate, with Opium, (for there is a Laudanum also without Opium, made of Sulphur of Vitriol, of which a little after) in use by me is this. ℞ Of Thebaick Opium, good and not perished, what quantity you please, cut it into pieces or small thin slices, and in a glass-dish over a gentle heat of Sand or Ashes, dry it so long, as until with your fingers, you may easily crumble it to powder, and it yield a good and pleasant odour, for at first the gross and fetid Sulphur gives forth a very unsavoury smell. This fetid Sulphur being removed or evaporated, in which all the narcotick, and stupefactive force consists, extract the corrected Opium with distilled Vinegar, pouring it on till the Opium be covered five or six fingers, leaving it for some time in a hot place. The Vinegar, coloured by filtering, separate from the Feces, and again pour upon the Feces fresh Vinegar, repeating the former digestion till it be tinged with a read Colour, than separate it in the former manner, and cease from further Extraction; all the coloured Vinegar distil in Balneo unto the consistency of Honey or Extract of the Opium. To which, if their be ℥ j add of Magistery, or Salt of Corals, and Pearls (of which above in Confortative Specificks) of each ʒss. Extract of Saffron made with Spirit of Wine ʒij. mix all diligently, and keep them; in the end add some drops of Oil of Cloves. This Laudanum is almost inculpable, and may securely be exhibited without all fear of any peregrine affection; which can scarely be hoped of our Author's preparation, though very industriously compounded. Dose from two grains to three. The use of Laudanum Opiate. The general use Laudanum Opiate. 1. It assuages all dolours. 2. It induces sleep. 3. It stops all Fluxes. 4. It consumes the heat. 5. Comforts Nature, etc. It is of special use in the Frenzy, Delirium, Fevers, Pleurisy, Vomiting, Gout, Lumbago, Suffocation of the Matrix, the Falling Sickness, etc. Unless the dolour be exceeding vehement, it must but once, not twice, be given. Crellius gives it thrice, viz. in the Evening, Midnight, and Morning. Laudanum without Opium. Touching Laudanum, in which is contained no Opium, and yet is an Anodyne, from vitriolate fixed Ancdyne Sulphur, (which our Author denies that he ever saw below in the Stomachal Specific) many things, both by Quercetanus, In consilio de nobili virgine, and also Libavius in his Treatise of Arcanums are spoken and declared. Yet it is very like to me, neither of them knew the way of this preparation, much lesle the elegant Composition of the most excellent Laudanum, and from it of the other two, viz. of the Epileptic, and Hysterial. That I may not seem to hate the one, or abscond the other, I shall teach a most easy and true way of preparing Anodyne Sulphur of Vitriol, and after ward shall candidly explain how with the same, the other two most excellent Laudanums are made. ℞ Filing of Iron, most pure without any dust one part, Vitriol Ungarick that is blue, or Vitriol of Copper, of which below in the Stomachal Specific two parts. Grind them and mix them diligently, in a glass Cucurbit cut of half way, imbibe them with distilled Vinegar, that it may cover them half a finger. Afterwards boil and coagulate them in a fire of Sand till they be dry, afterwards in the end urge the fire a little more strongly, that it may be somewhat read. To this powder pour other fresh distilled Vinegar, to cover it four fingers, leave it in a hot place for certain hours, and the Vinegar will be tinged, which pour of through a Filter, and pour on other, this in like manner tinged remove by inclination, without disturbing the Feces as before; and so proceed till the Vinegar be not more tinged. In this collected and tinged Vinegar, is burning Sulphur of Vitriol; if, for a trial, from a small part of it the Vinegar be evaporated, and what shall remain be often edulcorated with pure Fountain-water, and than diligently dried with gentle heat upon Brown-paper, you will see in putting fire to it, it will presently take flame, and be by the fire wholly consumed like other Sulphur. This 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Sulphur of Vitriol is thus fixed and rendered Anodyne. In the Vinegar impregnated with Tincture of Sulphur, pour a sufficient quantity of Oil of Tartar drop by drop, and the Sulphur will speedily be precipited and fixed. The distilled Vinegar supernating, reject as useless; the powder remaining in the bottom, with Fountain water wash often very curiously, and you will have Sulphur of Vitriol Anodyne and fixed; so very much spoken of and desired by many, and which is the Basis of the following Laudanums known to few. See also Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition, page. Afterwards, ℞ Powder of Read Sanders. Citron, of each ℥ j Mace. Galangal. Black-pepper. Long-pepper, of ʒiij. Lign-Aloes. Cardamum the greater. Cardamum the lesser, of each ʒijs. Extract all these, in the usual manner, with Spirit of Wine. In the same manner, with Water of Succory, extract Read Myrrh. Egyptian Mumy, of each ℥ j And both Tinctures diligently gather, filter, and conjoin them; when when well mixed, add of Narcotick Sulphur of Vitriol ℥ ij. Circulate them in a close Vessel in Balneo for five days, afterwards by distillation extract the Menstruums, to the consistency of Honey, to which add Extract of Saffron ℥ ss. Salt or Magistery of Pearls. Of Corals, of each ℥ j Reduce it to a Mass. This indeed is a great and most excellent Anodyne. Epileptic Laudanum. ℞ Of Laudanum of Sulphur of Vitriol ℥ ij.. (This Laudanum is made in the same Preparation, Rule, and Measure of Ingredients, as in Laudanum Opiate, only for the Essence of Opium, Anodyne Sulphur of Vitriol must be taken:) True Oil of Camphire ℥ ss. and so it will be an Epileptic Laudanum, which most certainly cures the Falling-sickness. The genuine and true description of Oil of Camphire. See in Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition, page. Dose from two grains to four, either in the fit, and so it will be speedily dissolved, or afterwards daily a little taken, and continued for some time, especially about the New of the Moon, other necessaries in this cure being observed; the fit itself is not only dissolved, but the disease also totally exterminated. Note. The Oil of Camphire is quickly exhaled, therefore it will be better, if not totally mixed with the whole Epileptic Laudanum, but rather in the Dose in exhibiting proportionally added. See Practica Chym. page. Hysterical Laudanum. ℞ Of Vitriolate Laudanum ℥ ij. Extract of Warts, growing in the Feet of Horses ℥ iij. Mix them diligently, and keep the mixture for use. It is a present remedy in Suffocation of the Matrix, if exhibited from one grain to three in appropriate Liquors. Extract of Lichenes, or Calais equorum, its preparation is extant in Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition, page. (c) Thebaick is the best and most excellent, it is so called, because it is brought from Cairo, and is whitish, as also Galen saith. There is some brought from Syria, Alexandria, and other Regions, black, and not so good. Yet of no lesle virtue, than the former, is that which is daily brought from Cambaja. (d) In the Month March. (e) This observation is of no use. (f) Opium and juice of Henbane, difficultly depose their venomous Sulphur in Spirit of Wine, but rather the same by the Spirit of Wine is rendered more thin, whereby it afterwards becomes more efficacious, and makes the Composition of Laudanum so much the worse; therefore this Preparation of Laudanum I cannot approve of. The best of all is that above delivered, which is first made by gentle Evaporation of the Opium, being cut into very small pieces, and afterwards with gentle fire Evapprated, until all its former fetid Odour be extinct, and it yield a most grateful and pleasant smell: after the same Opium, being freed from the noxious Sulphur, is extracted with distilled Vinegar. Moreover I would not extract Opium with Spirit of Wine, because, as is showed above in Vegetable Panchymagogon, it rather augments the force of Sulphur, than the Mercury and Salt. There is in that Sulphur a most powerful Narcotick force, which is an Enemy to Human Nature; but Vinegar, especially that which is pure, takes from the Sulphur, but other principals it attracts not. Therefore in this kind Vinegar is best. (g) As from Laudanum in the Preparation, Essence of Henbane is worthily excluded and omitted, so there are others which may be excluded, as unicorns-horn, Bezoar-stone, Amber, Musk, the divers and precious distilled Oils, which do not so much increase the virtue of the Medicament, as the price, and tender the Dose, though in a very small quantity, nauseous: Indeed the most exquisite Artificial Medicines, the more simple, the more perfect aught to be esteemed. For they oftener, and easier accomplish their end, because they are 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, and emulates the first Nature, which by moderate paces performs its journey, to the accomplishing of the desired end. Electuary of Laudanum. ℞ Opium. Juice of the Roots of Henbane, Essencified, of each ℥ j Essence of Mandragora root extracted with Spirit of Wine, ʒuj. Species of Diamber prepared without Musk and Amber, ℥ iiij. Salt of Pearls, of Corals, of each ʒijs. Carabes (a). Mumy, of each ℈ iiij. Oriental Crocus ℈ ij. Unicorns horn ℈ j Terra Strigensis ʒj. Clarified Honey ℥ xij. Dissolve the Essence of Opium and Henbane (if the Essences be too liquid, first sufficiently Evaporate the Spirit of Wine from them, with gentle heat) in Honey over a fire, after they be well mixed, add the Salts of Pearls and Corals, afterwards the other powders finely beaten, viz. Carabes, Mumy, Crocus, Unicorns-horn, Terra (b) Sigillara, with the species of Diamber, leisurely mixing them by sprinkling upon the former ingredients bloodwarm, make all up in form of an Electuary diligently. Virtues and Use of Laudanum. It is a Laudable Medicament, which plainly answers to its name, if called Laudanum. It is strange, and indeed very strange, why by some the use of Opium, inwardly taken, should be scared, since Lavaanum Opiate is perfectly freed from all Venoms and Impurities, by being conjoined, and diligently mixed with most excellent correctories. Which of Compositions of the Ancients, and of such as are fold in Shops, which are compounded of Opium and Henbane-seed, cannot so truly be affirmed, as of Philonium-Romanum, Persicum, Tarsenses, Athanafia Magna, Aurea Alexandrina of Nicholaus, Triphera, Treacle, Mithridate Andromach, Trochus of Alkakengy, Pills of Cynoglosse, etc. This Specific Anodyne 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, is the last refuge in greatest extremity. 1. In all sharp dolours cold and hot, both external, and internal, it is of admirable use; also, where, through vehemency of anguish the sick are almost destroyed, especially in the colic dolour, being exhibited in Mint-water, (if at the same time the Belly be soluble.) In the Stone of the Reinss, Pleurisy and Gout. 2. In resisting defluxions of all humours, and thin Catarrhs, especially if in their beginning: also in all Fluxes of the Intestines, whether occasioned by corroding and peccant humours, or else from purging humours, being than given with Mastic and Terra Sigillata. 3. In Watch and immoderate Inquietudes, both internally and externally; if externally it be applied, than four or six grains, with three drops of Oil of Nutmegs, or with a little expressed Oil, make a Suppository of Linen, which being put up the Nostrils induces sleep to admiration: when the sick sound sleeps, it may be taken out. So the desperate Haemorrhagia of the Nostrils hath been cured, from sixteen grains of Laudanum Opiate made into two Pills, and one Pill put up either Nostril. 4. In every kind of Fevers, with Water of Wormwood and Rue, (which are Febrifugal Specific Waters) if the heat endure long, after four hours reiterate one Doses. In Burning Fevers it quenches thirst, and procures sleep, especially when in Fevers slumbering with laborious watch is intermixed. 5. In the Asthma and Pthisick, if used in Water of Hyssop, they may be long fomented with it. In the Cough there is need of caution, lest exhibited, when the strength and natural vigour is much dejected, and so be retained, with the abundance of sickly matter in the Breast: for, although it assuage the Cough, and procure sleep, yet it augments the straightness of the passages of the Breast. Wherhfore in the Cough it is best to give the lesle of it, and also to mix with it things extenuating and abstergent, (d) as Oximel, (e) or that which is made of Marrubium; than it is given most powerful, when that which is added renders it thin and sharp. For, in exhibiting such there is no more danger, than in giving an Antidote; because those which are thin tender it moderately thick and contemperate, whereby the dolour is removed speedily. In the inveterate Cough Tragagant (f) is added with good success. 6. It conserveses the native heat, corroborates the spirits, and augments the natural vigour, especially that in which Musk is (g). 7. It is efficacious against Melancholy Affects, Sadness beyond reason, and Cardiack passions (h). 8. We happily use it in Vomiting, in Singultus, in the loosened, and debilitate ventricle (i). 9 In excretion of blood, (k) and the immoderate Flux of the Menses, with Crocus Martis, (pomell) and read Corals. 10. In the Frenzy, and Mania, with Aqua vitae, both inwardly and outwardly (m) by anointing the Temples. 11. In the Epilepsy, it is want to be given with Spirit of Vitriol, and Essence of Camphire, extracted with Oil of (n) Almonds. Dose. From two, to three, or four grains, if the Belly be soluble, it efficaciously operates. It is given in Specific and Appropriate Waters, and mingled with them according as diseases require, and with respect to the seven principal Members. If the distemper be vehement give one Pill in the Evening; long after Supper, at Midnight, another; and in the Morning the third oh. The use of the Electuary is the same, only the Dose must be increased. It is given from ʒj. to ʒjss. in Appropriate Liquor, Wine, or Cinnamon-water. To Women in Childbed and Infants, it may also safely be exhibited lordship. (a) Of Amber. (b) Sigillata of Silesia. (c) They only comfort, but do not well correct the Medicament. (d) Vinegar of Squils'. (e) White. (f) Species of Diatragacant. (g) In Cinnamon-water, or Malmesy-wine. (h) In Water of borage, bugloss, Melissa, and decoction of these Flowers. (i) In Water of Mint, Wine, and Cydoniate Water of Cinnamon. (k) Essence of Crocus Martis. pomell If a Vein be broke. (m) It must never be externally adhibited in the Substance, but dissolved, as Gallius teacheth. (n) Of Sweet. oh Repeating the Dose always after six hours, if the dolour be not abated. lordship Viz. in urgent necessity. VIII. Odorifick. Human nature is delighted with Odours, and the Spirits thereby greatry refreshed. Therefore Philagrius on Aetius, not improperly saith; that Nature is willingly embraced with delectable Odours, and so recreated thereby, and as it were revived, that she recovers her wont vigour, before oppressed by the fierceness of the Disease. For the Odour, drawn by the Nostrils, is conveyed to the Heart and Brain, and by it the compressed and suffocated Spirit is excited, and its further decay apparently hindered. Yea, there are hot Regions, whereas Pliny (a) notes, a certain People live by Odours only. With respect to health, the Air is of very great moment, for whosoever sickens by the infection of evil Odour, (b) is difficultly cured, because the ingrateful Odour, with the Spirit, subtly penetrates all parts of the Body, especially the Brain and Breast. With the Odour of Elixir of Life, compounded of various Aromaticks, Baptista (c) Porta saith, that he hath by manifold experience found, the expiring spirit of many to be retained: for the principal Members and vital Spirits, (which by every kind of Venom are first of all molested and infected) are wonderfully refreshed by Aromaticksmells, and the venomous Fumes excluded. It is needful the Spirit, with Spirit (d) and Odour, be recreated and restored. There are sweet Odours agreeable, and communicable to our Spirits, the only Authors of Human Life. We see, that to ungrateful Odours, we stop our Nostrils, and hold our Breath, that we may not receive the Stinks, which we not sooner perceivably retain, but we are debilitated. When by these our spirits with Swoon or Convulsions are oppressed and dejected, as soon as we are again sensible of sweet Odours, we are immediately elevated and refreshed. In like manner, we know the Mouth of the Matrix is turned upward and downward, according to the motion of a pleasing smell: So not only in the Pest, but also in Ungarick Fevers, and such like venomous diseases, the Spirits, which by attracting the Contagion, are infected and contaminated, may (and also aught to) be amended and restored with perfumes; as may be seen in Conradinus his Book of the Ungarick Fever, wherein he describes Candles, and various odoriferous Waters. In preparing this odoriferous Specific, which by the flagrancy of its Odour, is wondered forcible in restoring the deficiency of the Vitals, who so would follow the process of Paracelsus in his Archidoxes, (e) in preparing it by digestion, he may with me lose both labour and cost. For ●ivet, Gums, and Tragacant in digestion are rendered of evil favour. ℞ Mace. Cloves. Choice ●innamon, (f) of each ʒijs. Amber (g) grief ʒj. Musk (h) ʒss. Civet (i) ʒij. Gum Arabic ʒjs. Tragacant, first dried upon a Furnace ʒij. Grind these two gums with the Musk. With all, diligently beaten, mix the Civet, and pour upon them Water of the best Nampha, (k) or of odoriferous Damascena, (according to pleasure) the Water being prepared of Specific Odours, and Rose-water, in which by digestion for eight days, a little of Paracelsus his Carbo's (l) or occidental Civet is mixed. Pour of this Water through a Cloth or Sieve, as much as small be sufficient to incorporate the whole, diligently stirring it that it may be a Mass; of which afterwards make the likeness of Apples, or Pentacles of Gordis, and in a glass keep them to harden without digestion. Or it may be thus prepared. ℞ Waters of Rosemary. Lavender. White Lillyes. Basilicon. Roses. Majoran. Spike, of each what quantity you please, for the moistening of Mace, Cloves, ●innamon, of each ʒijs. these Aromaticks being first reduced to a most fine powder, and moderately searsed, add of pulverisate Amber ℥ ss. Musk of Alexandria ʒij. ●ivet ℥ j All being diligently mixed, add pulverisate gum Arabic ʒijs. work them tightly together, and leave them (but first add to the whole Tragacant pulverisate ʒiiij. working it together as before) for one night till all be well incorporated, the next day make them up into Cakes, dry them in a hot place, and lay them up for use. Virtues and use. As Civet by its own Odour expels ordure; so this Odoriferous Specific ejects diseases from the sick. And as Tirus is mixed in composition of Treacle, that it may 'cause the virtue of the other Ingredients to penetrate the principal Members; so also here for greater penetration Carbo's is added, whose prevalent ingrateful Odour (yet by digestion, as by Experience I have found, it is transmuted into a most sweet and delectable smell) doth far sooner penetrate, than all operations of Lillyes, as Theophrastus truly denotes. This Odoriferous Specific is of principal Use, when Medicaments, cannot be taken into the Body, as in the Apoplexy and Epilepsy. For many with such Odours are helped, and exceedingly refreshed, not that the Disease is plainly taken away or cured, but the way for the cure is prepared; because by the virtue of this Odour, communicated to the Body, the Blood is moved, and the Heart above measure comforted. In Apoplexy, Epilepsy, Colic, Suffocation of the Matrix. In Pestilential malignant Air. In comforting Venus (m) Men may also use it. It may be mixed with a little expressed Oil of Nutmegs, that it be like an Ointment, and so in the above named Diseases may the more commodiously be used. (a) Lib. 7. chap. 1. (b) Interior, because the Brains and Lungs are infected. (c) In Natural Magic. (d) The words of Conradinus, lib. 4. (e) Lib. 7. Entitled of Odoriferous Specific. (f) Or Cassia Lignea, which is better. (g) Better is Species of white Bitumen. (h) Sanies vom Biesenthier, Musk of, Alexandria is best, but it is sold exceeding dear, viz. ℥ j for seventeen Coronats. (i) If the Virile Member or Navel of Women be anointed with Civet, libe●ter vitos admittunt. (k) Read, Naphtha: It is made of flowers of Oranges; See Renodeus lib. 1. sect. 6 chap. 4. page 449. pomell Carbo's of Paracelsus, of which he not where makes mention, only in his Odoriferous Specific, Archidox. 7. but left its naked name, without any signification, which what it should be, many have doubted. This is nothing else, but human Sulphur or Ordure, set for some time in digestion, and freed from its stinking odour by long digestion, whereby it is spontaneously rendered of most excellent Savour, as in the before alleged place Paracelsus teacheth, and our Author both here, and in the following page well observes. He calls it Occidental Civet, respecting the difference between it, and that which is brought to as from the Oriental Indieses. That Civet which is brought from the Occidental Indies is consentaneous to us. But the Occident in Man are the Posteriors, as the Orient is attributed to the former parts. So therefore by the similitude of Occidental Civet he understood Mans-dung, by long digestion converted into a most pleasant Odour, which Paracelsus called Carbo's, in his Book which he writ ad Carboantes Friesenden, in which he placed all his secrets. (m) By anointing the virile Member. (n) Externally to the Nostrils. A Specific (a) Medicament of all the seven principal Members. Conserve the principal Members, saith Paracelsus, and Death will not easily invade; for without the Conservation of the principal Members, no Disease can be cured. If you would preserve Life, you most not only endeavour to conserve the Heart, but also the Brain, Liver, Lungs, Spleen, Reinss, and Gall. For although the Heart be the Centre and Root of the Body itself, yet if any other principal Member be destroyed, Death avoidable follows. ℞ Oil of Amber three or four times rectified with Majoran-water, ʒij. True Spirit of Vitriol (b). Salt (c) of Cranium of the Microcosm, of each ℥ ss. Tincture of Oriental Crocus ʒij. Tinct. of Grains (d) of Alkermes ʒij. Salt of Pearls, Corals, of each ℥ j Oil of Cinnamon, Mace, of each ʒss. Milk of Sulphur, ℥ j Extract of Spodium, ℥ jss. Magistery of (e) Tartar ℥ j Diaphoretick Antimony ℥ ss. Tincture of Crocus of Iron. selandine. Rhubarb, of each ℥ ss. Liquor of Crystal, Of the Stone (f) of the Microcosm, of each ℥ j With the Essence of Treacle extracted and thickened, (g) Honey of Iuniper, Conserve of Roses, adding according to pleasure Sugar of Roses, reduce all the above said diligently mixed, to the consistency of an Electuary, adding of Musk and Amber of each ʒjs. By reason of the Sympathy of Ventricle with the other Members, ʒij. of Oil of Vitriol of Copper may be added, with ʒss. of the distilled Oil of Nutmegs. Use and D●se. The use of this Medicament is chiefly in deplorable Diseases, where, by the Physician, there is no need of a strict enquiry touching the state of the Sick, or the kind or species of the evil. And because in all Distempers internal, necessarily one (or more) of the seven Members is affected, this also in all Maladies may most safely be exhibited. For without the conservation of the principal Members no Disease can be cured. Dose from five, six, or seven grains, to ten. In Wine, Water of Carduus-bened, or other appropriate, according the seven Members. (a) Hitherto Universals have been spoken of, now follow Particulars, which are in number eighteen. (b) Philosophic Spirit is more excellent. (c) Or Magistery. (d) Which is made by extraction of the sweet smelling Apples. See also Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition, page. (e) Of Vitriolate Tartar. (f) See my Microcosmical preparations. (g) Extracted with Spirit of Wine. Specific Capital. Paracelsus attributes many virtues to the volatility (a) of Spirit of Vitriol in curing the Epilepsy: but as yet no cause hath been given to me, of seeing the faculty of it, practised by a Chemist, nor could any one affirm to me, that the confirmed Epilepsy could be removed by Spirit of Vitriol only, (b) vulgarly and simply prepared. This following Spirit I have found most efficacious in Medicinal use. Spirit of Vitriol. ℞ Vitriol Ungarick, (c) or of Cyprus, or Roman-vitriol, (d) they are much alike, (although that in Silesia in the Ours auffdem Regmaucel, (e) Huserus made very much of it, for he prepared his with Minera of Gold, Silver, Iron, and Copper) dissolve it in distilled Water or May-dew, (f) strain the Solution, afterwards place it in Digestion in Heat of Ashes, Sand, Horse-dung: let it stand for a month, than it will eject the Feces to the Superficies, which must be separated; again set in digestion so long as till it reject (g) no more Feces: Afterwards strain it, and what is clear distil (h) in gentle heat in Balneo or Sand, for the space of two or three hours, and the phlegm will come forth, which receive a part, afterwards the Spirits follow, (when they begin to ascend, which by tasting you may easily perceive by its sharpness, and you will see, as is want to be in distillation of Aqua vitae, the Spirits ascend in the Alembeck like streiks) which by changing the Receiver must be gathered (i) a part. This Spirit of Vitriol reduced to a pleasant odour, and grateful sharpness, in which there appears no sensible corrosion, nor remaining austerity, but a spiritual sharpness, when put upon the tongue, is a profitable medicament, and in curations very necessary. Who so would further proceed in this distillation, by augmenting the fire, the Oil will come forth, which he must gather a part; and of this rectified Oil, let him take one part, and of Spirit of Wine Alcoholizate four or six parts, and for certain months (k) digest them in a Balneo of dew, afterwards distil it, and he will have Oil of Vitriol swimming (pomell) on the top of the Water, of most pleasant odour and excellent taste, (m) which, being separated by a Separatory, in medicinal use is of admirable virtue (n). (a) The v●latility of Spirit of Vitriol, in curing the Epilepsy, is highly commended by Paracelsus, to be exceeding profitable, which is not impossible, so all things necessary be rightly, and duly instituted in the preparation. It is very like here, our Author Crollius, not thinking of another preparation of Spirit of Vitriol, in the volatility of which this excellent virtue consists, describes and makes this, viz. from the whole being distilled, after the pouring on of Rain-water, or distilled May-dew, the most subtle Spirit of Vitriol comes forth with its volatility, being most pleasantly sharp; which by experience is proved in distillation of Crude Vitr●l; but of purged and purified Vitriol, when the phlegm comes forth, the external vessels, viz. Alembeck and Receiver, vehemently wax hot, which is not only from the phlegm itself, for when that comes not, during the whole time of the operation and production, this heat of the instruments is perceived. And during the time of the coming forth of volatile Spirit of Vitriol, for the most part in the glass will appear little veins or strerks, and with the Arematick and volatile Spirit itself comes forth a sharp moisture, which in the following manner is purdy drawn forth and separated. ℞ Vitriol well parifyed and digested, distil it by Retort in an open fire, so as immediately after the phlegm all the Spirits may follow with it, or as much as can be done in short time. These being in the Receiver, while all is very hot, remove that Recipient, and apply another speedily to the Alembeck, well and aptly fixed, and wartly placed. And you will presently see the volatile Spirit to pass the Alembeck into the Receiver, which gathered a part, diligently keep. From six or eight pound of Vitriol you will scarcely have of this volatile Spirit aboveʒiij. or ℥ ss. at most. (b) The Epilepsy not hereditary, that is not transplanted but otherwise caused, by Spirit of Vitriol only and simply prepared, may be cured, if in preparation and administration all be rightly done. Dissolve true Vngarick Vitriol (not corrupted) in distilled May-dew, the Feces removed, and the Menstruum taken of, (not quite) but so as just enough to cover the Vitriol remain, set it in a cold place to Crystallize, afterwards in the Sun or a Hothouse dry it. Of this Vitriol dried ℞ five or six pound distil by Retort in an open fire, both the Phlegm and all the Spirits. The Cuput Mortuum taken out grinned, and join it with the Phlegm and Spirits; repeat the same distillation by eight times cohobating, and the ninth time the work will be finished. You will have a most penetrating Spirit of Vitriol, a principal Arcanum in the Epilepsy. For if of this ℈ ss. or ℈ j be given in ℥ j of Water of Peony-root or Lavender, just at the time of the Fit, it removes it: and if afterwards (other things requisite, both in meat and drink being observed) it be daily taken, especially in decrease of the Moon, it most powerfully expels the Disease. (c) The green is best, not the blue. (d) It is pune. (e) There Robbers used to take Clotheses, and other things from Travellers. (f) Either distilled, or at lest filtered, because it is gathered from impure herbs. (g) Also there are dregss at the bottom, and fetid Sulphur. (h) Distil it to a Skin, and in a cold place set it to crystallize, and gather the Crystals, as often as you can. ℞ Five, or six, or seven pound distil it by Retort in an open fire. (i) Urging it so long until all the sharp Spirits come forth. (k) For one, two, or three. In a Phiol hermetically closed. pomell It can scarcely be believed, since nothing swims on the top. (m) Also this Oil of Vitriol is made sweet in this manner. Sweet Oil of Vitriol. Boil this Oil in a new Iron-pan, with common water, so long as till the corrosive Salt may be gathered in the bottom of the Pan, and than the remaining Oil will be sweet. The same performs red-hot Iron, being often extinguished in the Oil of Vitriol. But from these 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, the virtues of the Oil are much diminished, therefore its medicinal effects cannot be great. (n) Of greater efficacy is Philosophical Spirit of Vitriol, described above in Butter of Antimony; it is indeed of wondered virtue in the Epilepsy, Apeplexy, and all Affects of the Head and Ventricle, especially the volatile Spirit, whose preparation is known to very few, it is not at all Corrosive, but hath a grateful sonerness, and its virtues are more evident. Another Description (a) of Spirit of Vitriol. ℞ Of crude Vitriol, cleansed in the manner described a little above, 2 lib. or more, distil it, and with most strong fire force it, that the Spirit and Oil may come forth: To the Liquor come forth, add two parts of distilled Rain-water, and in Balneo again distil it; than the Spirit of Vitriol rendered most subtle in this rectification with Rain-water, will be elevated and come forth, leaving a most sharp Oil in the bottom. This Spirit mingled with the Rain-water is exceeding penetrative, and in the Ungarick Fever and other Burning Fevers, is want to operate most efficaciously. (a) Here in this description, our Author is almost come to the true description of volatile Spirit of Vitriol. But it is only volatile Spirit of Vitriol, mixed with Rain-water, which Water is difficultly separated: yet according to the method I deliver above, you may have the volatile Spirit apart. To exterminate the Epilepsy of Children, most efficacious is my Antepileptick Spirit of Vitriol of Children, the description and use where of There faithfully communicate. Antepileptick Spirit of Vitriol of Children. ℞ Ungarick Vitriol, exceedingly well purified 4 lib. add of Urine of Children, fresh gathered 8 lib. In a vessel well closed digest them for some time in Balneo, afterwards in the same distil a double Phlegm (till the matter be dry) the first of which is a famous Paregorick in high and Podagrical dolours, applied by gently fomenting the affected part therewith: The other is an excellent Opthalmick, for all kinds of Affects of the Eyes, most profitable. The Caput Mortuum pulverisate distil by an Earthen Retort in an open fire, at first very gently, afterwards more vehemently urge into a capacious Receiver for that purpose annexed; the Spirits being come forth, after them a most precious Liquor will issue out of a Sulphurous smell and fourish taft, which by Retort rectify once or twice, and in a glass very well closed keep it for use. This all Epilepsy of Children doth perfectly expel. Of this ℞ ℈ j Water of Peony-roots, and Flowers of Tilia, of each ℥ j mix them and keep it. Of this mixture give (in the Fit, before the Members be contracted and rendered con●sive) half a spoonful, and a little after they will recollect their senses and come to themselves, which perceived, give a little more, and so also the third time. But if the Fit be about to return, repeat the same process thrice, and doubt not but the second time, this disease very familiar with Children and Infants, may be wholly rooted out and expelled, especially if afterwards Confortatives be applied to the Brain, such are Magistery of Corals and Pearls, and Magistery of Mans-skull; and also our Antepileptick Tablets, which are described in Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition, not that of Franckfort, page. An Epileptic Medicament. First, It is strange that in Changes of the Moon the Brain is disturbed, in her Increase it moistens, and in her Decrease it dries, as is plainly to be seen in Epilepticks, who in the increase of the Moon perceive themselves worse. It is convenient to imbibe Vitriol (a) calcined to a yellowness, with Spirit of Wine, that it may be made a Mass. Of this ℞ 1 lib. and a half. Shave of man's-skull that hath been Executed. Missletoe of the Oak (c). Elks-hoofs. Grains of Peony, (d) of each ℥ j All these cut, beaten, and afterwards mixed, distil by Retort observing degrees of fire, lastly with violent heat force it. Of the Liquor come forth, first rectified in Balneo, as above. ℞ 1 lib. of Castor. Species of sweet Diamosch, of each ℥ ss. Anacardine (e) ʒuj. Afterwards add Spirit of Wine 4 lib. Salt of Peony ʒj. Liquor of Salt of Pearls, of Corals, of each ʒjs. Oil of Anise, of Amber, of each ℈ ij. Mix and digest them in Balneo for a Month. Use and Dose. Half a spoonful of the said Liquor, or one spoonful, is given in Water of Peony, after the taking of this let the Patient fast three hours. (a) Purified. (b) Never buried, or never commited to the Earth. (c) When it aught to be gathered. See Practica, etc. of our Edition page. (d) Gathered in the Month of July, before the rising of the Sun. (e) Viz. Honey of Anacardine. (f) To the cure of the Falling-sickness also, and of the most inveterate, wondered profitable, and very powerful is. 1. The Arcanum or Spirit of Cerebrum humani, the preparation of which is extant is Practica Chymiatrica, page. It is taken in the Decrease of the Moon. 2. Is double Epileptic Powder, made of Cinnabar of Antimony, of famous virtues. See the Description and Dose in Practica Chym. etc. page. 3. Powder of the Backbone of a Whesel, or of the Backbone of a Serpent or Viper. 4. Preservative Powder of the Dung of a Black-cow, see Practica, page. 5. Powder of Livers of green Frogs, with which the most Excellent Frederick the fourth Elector of the Palatinate, was freed from a grievous Epilepsy, of high and fixed roots, which he had contracted in his Youth, and never in all his life after had any one Fit. 6. An Amulet of a Shrub found in the Willowtree, even in the most inveterate Epilepsy, of all other internals it easily obtains the priority, which without all impiety and superstition, both in gathering and applying is admirable. Although no certain reason of this Amulet can be given, its acting being abstruse and remote from sense: yet hitherto being very often confirmed by experience, the certainty of its virtue is apparently manifest. Touching which more at large in Practica Chym. of our Edition, page. 7. There is also an Antepileptick Confection in use, which by other Physicians much commended, is said to be delivered by Paracelsus himself to Ferdinando King of the Romans, which without doubt wants not singular virtues; this I thought good here to annex to the former. Antepileptick Confection of Paracelsus. First, From three Skulls of Men not buried, that perished by a violent Death, and dried in the Air, being somewhat grossly pulverisate, by retort at first in gentle fire of Sand, afterwards gradually increased, and at length by fire of suppression distil a Liquor, into a large capacious Receiver for that purpose annexed, which Liquor by distillation draw of from the same Feces the third time, at length by Alembeck rectify it. Of this Liquor ℞ ℥ seven. or ℥ viij. Add Species of sweet Diamosch ℥ ss. Castor, Honey of Anacardine, of each ʒiij. and again by Retort in Ashes distil it: Lastly, add of Liquor of Pearls ℈ iiij. Oil of Vitriol, or rather the Antepileptick Spirit above described ℈ j Of this mixture to the Epileptic person daily give one spoonful, in a morning fasting, continuing it for nine days together. With this only Medicament, it is reported Paracelsus effected wondrous cures. And at Caesar's request communicated it to him, but asked the King, whether the Compounders of Syrups could effect such things. 8. To the same Paracelsus is ascribed the Essence of Mans-skull, which by reason of its mucilaginous consistency he was want to call it Galreda of Mans-skull, others call it Gelatina, of like virtues in expelling the Falling-sickness, which is more pernicious than the Lernaean Hydra. Galreda, or Gelatina of Mans-skull. ℞ Filing of Mans-skull never buried, and freed from all accidental humour, with Salviat Alcohol of Wine, covering them six fingers, digest them half a Month, than in the manner of Aqua fortis by Retort force it, repouring on the distilled Liquor, with the Caput mortuum again digest it, and as before distil it, repeat the same operation the third time. Than circulate the whole abstract for some time, and by gentle heat in Balneo, abstract the Alcohol of Wine, and the remaining Essence, like a Coagulum or Galreda, keep for use. This is a true curative of the Epilepsy, if certain grains of it be exhibited in a convenient Vehicle. The 9 is Potable Silver or Tincture of Silver, the description whereof see Practica Chymiatrica, page. 10. Is Epileptick-water, see Practica, etc. page. 11. Is Magistery of Mans-skull, which is thus made: Upon Cranium-pulverisate pour Spirit of Vitriol, and ferment it, afterwards twice or thrice abstract it, and a most excellent Magistery of Mans-skull will remain. Apoplectic. A famous Apopletick Aqua vitae. ℞ Flowers of Lillys of the Valley, (a) Of Tilia. Peony. Primroses. Lavender. Sage. Betony. Rosemary. Black (b) and sweet wild Cherries, gathered in the decrease of the Moon, (c) of each a convenient quantity. All these being beaten and mixed, (or the Flowers apart, and Cherries apart distilled,) add Mustardseed (d) beaten one or two pound, set it in putrefaction, pouting upon it a convenient quantity of common (e) water, in which a little Hops and Ferment have been boiled, that the whole may be fermented, afterwards according to Art distil it, and from thence draw forth an inflammable Spirit, (f) which circulate with a like quantity of the preceding Spirit of Vitriol; and of it in the Apoplexy give half a spoonful, respecting both the Disease and Patient, to which may be added one drop or two of Oil of Amber (g). Externally also, the Temples and Crown of the Head may profitably be anointed with that Liquor. (a) Dried. (b) Fresh. (c) The time of gathering them needs not so exactly be observed. (d) That is Flower of Mustardseed. (e) May-dew gathered upon Wheat is better. (f) Which keep apart, and in like manner the phlegm of the Caput Mortuum, with the phlegm make a Lixivium, which by Evaporating reduce to the Consistency of Honey, and with the reserved Spirit, with a sufficient quantity of Argilla, impaste it; and by Retort, upon other Flowers a little dried, distil it into a most capacious Receiver, this read Liquor afterwards from the Flowers rectify by a Cucurbit, and what first comes forth, distil by a Phiol with a long Neck. (g) Most excellent indeed is this our Author's Antapoplectick-water, that used by me is more simple, being made only of Flowers of Lillys of the Valley, and of Lavender, the description whereof is extant in Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition, page. Of admirable virtue is this Water in the Apoplexy: For it preserves from it, and if the body be already afflicted therewith, it dissolves the disease. In the Paralysy of the Tongue, it is singularly profitable. Dose half a spoonful. Oil of Amber. In preparing this, there is need of more, than common diligence, for, it requires convenient and due fire. The most pure and white Amber (not yellow) (a) which in the Sea is merely generated of Bitumen, we use in Medicine. Therefore ℞ Fragments of white Amber (viz. 2 or 3 lib.) and in a gross manner beaten them, but grind them not to powder; first wash away the filth, if any be, with common water, put them into a Cucurbit or Alembeck, not too high, and upon them pour Water of Roses and Betony (b) (this is done that the Oil may not burns and that by the Vehicle of these Waters, it may more easily begin to distils put on a capacious Head, with a sufficiently large Neck, and a Receiver aptly placed and annexed; the joinings of the glasses being every where well closed, distil it in Sand, observing a convenient and constant degree of fire, yet so as it wax not cold, (for than it will be black like pitch, and break the glass) and the distillation be at an end. Also beware the fire be not too hot, for so the Recipient will be endangered. First. The Water and white Oil will come forth with the Spirits like Clouds, afterwards the Spirit will come not more forth visibly, but in the Head streiks will appear, as is seen in distillation of Spirit of Wine; at length the yellow Oil comes; here cease from distilling, or change the Recipient, and gather the Oils a part. Lastly, in sublimation the Salt ascends, in the bottom the Capu● Mortuum remains like crumbs black and light. Before the Oil of white Amber be rectified, it must be first well washed in common water, stirring it about often; afterwards rectify it with Water of Roses or Ma●an, by gentle heat in Balneo. After this rectification, it may also be further rectified, by being oftentimes mixed with fresh Rose or Majoran water, always after separation of the Oil from the Water, renewing the same Water. So the fetid odour is want to be removed. From 1 lib. of this Amber after rectification, you will scarcely have above three or four Lotones of true white oil. Salt of Amber. The Salt, elevated in sublimation by force of fire, gather and dissolve it in Majoran-water, filter the Water, and in Balneo leisurely abstract it; again dissolve, filter, and coagulate it, this reiterate often; than you will have a most efficacious Diuretic Salt: of which mention is made above (c). Virtues of Oil of Amber. It may deservedly be called the most efficacious European Opobalsamum, because by its own faculty it exceeds all other Remedies in curing the Apoplexy and Epilepsy. It was once called Sacred, by reason of its occult and admirable virtues. 1. In the Pest, one drop morning and evening chafed about the Nostrils, prevents from venomous Infection. It is sometimet given from ℈ i, to ℈ ij. in Water of Carduus-bened. 2. It is exceeding profitable to such as are in danger to be afflicted with dangerous diseases of the Head, as the Apoplexy, Paralysy, and Epilepsy. For if one or two drops of this Oil be taken upon an empty Stomach, (d) in appropriate Waters, viz. of Betony, Tilia, Lavender, Black Cherries, etc. there will be no fear of being invaded by those diseases. A like efficacious are Tablets of Rotula's made of Sugar, and mixed with some drops of this Oil. And for any one that is already infested with the Apoplexy, Epilepsy, or Paralysy, there is not a more excellent Remedy, than some drops of distilled Oil of white Amber, infused in Epileptic (e) Spirit and exhibited. It is also profitable to anoint the Neck and Nostrils with the said Oil, and certainly the disease will be expelled thereby, and the diseased speedily recover sense and motion; in like manner a presume of the same white Amber, sprinkled upon burning coals, and conveyed to the Nostrils of the Epileptic in the time of the fit, very much abates it. 3. The Nerves, Veins, or Nervous parts, infested with the Cramp, or such like contractures, may profitably be anointed with this Oil. (f) It is thus used, mix a little of it with Ungents, with which anoint the affected parts, by which the Nerves are want to be restored. 4. One or two drops, mingled with Water of wild Alexander, and inwardly taken expels the Stone, and other superfluities of the urinal passages (g). 5. If ℈ ss. or ℈ j be infused in Water of Mugwort, Vervain, or Malmesy-wine, and be drunk by a Woman in labour, it accelerates the Birth (h). 6. It is profitable in cold defluxions of the Head, for by the continued use of this they are consumed, and the Brain comforted. 7. If the Nostrils, and pit of the Breast or Heart, be anointed with some drops of this Oil, in Women which have suffocation, precipitation, and strangulation of the Womb, it abates the motion of the Matrix. Of like Efficacy are Rotula's of Oil of Amber made with Sugar, if one or two of them be taken. 8. It also helps in Swoon, Languishing and Palpitation of the Heart. 9 It comforts not only the Faculty of the Vital virtue of the Heart, but also of the Animal virtue of the Brain, and natural vigour of the Liver; and therefore in concoction and digestion it is of admirable use. 10. In Fevers, three drops in Water of Carduus-bened, being taken before the fit, (i) and the sick laid to sweated in Bed, expels the Fever. 11. In retention of the Urine, three or four drops taken in Water of Strawberries or Wine, wonderfully provokes Urine (k). 12. In drying up the Catarrh it is helpful pomell. 13. Dolours of the Teeth, occasioned by defluxions, it cures, if mixed with Plantain-water, and the mouth gargled therewith. 14. In the Jaundice, it is given with Water of Endive, Bindeweed, Succory, Selandine. 15. In the Colic ℈ j or ʒss. given in Beer. 16. In suffocation of the Matrix seven or eight drops in Water of Peneroyal. 17. In accelerating the Birth and after burden, seven or eight drops in Water of Savine or Mugwort (m). 18. In retention of the Menses, seven or eight drops in Water of Melissa. 19 In Contractures, some Contractures of Hands and Feet have been restored by anointing with this Oil of Amber. 20. In Vomiting Blood, three drops in Water of Colts-foot, Tormentil, Sloes. 21. The Vertigo and Scotoma it cures. 22. Stupefaction of the Brain, it miraculously removes. 23. It comforts the Sight, with Water of Fennel. 24. In prickings of the Sides it is efficaciously adhibited. Dose. From four, six, seven, ten drops, to ℈ j respecting the disease and complexion (n). (a) But if white Amber cannot be had, which is more rare and precious, than the yellow; the yellow, if by Artifice first reduced to a whiteness, may be equally as good; which may thus be performed. The Artificial Preparation of white Amber. ℞ Yellow Amber 1 lib. put it in a strong Earthen Cucurbit, upon it put of Sea-salt, or in defect of that Saltgem, or of the best common Salt 2 lib. Pour on as much Rain-water, as shall suffice to dissolve the Salt, which being dissolved, pour on more fresh Rain-water, afterwards put on a Blind-head upon the Cucurbit, and boil it continually with constant fire for fourteen whole days; than take out a small part of it, break it, and try it: If it be sufficiently white, forbear any further boiling; if otherwise, continued it longer, till it be perfectly white. Note. In the boiling, care must be taken to supply the defect of Water, by still adding as oft as need is, other hot water. (b) Some only distil by Retort, without the Vehicles of distilled Waters, yet always observing the various Oils that come forth, which they diligently gather apart. First the white Oil comes forth, afterwards the yellow, than the read. These Oils they afterwards rectify. By others are added fragments of Amber, or white pure sand, or else calcined Flints; for all these are of such force, that they do as it were suppress the boiling Amber, nor do they permit that by Retort it run or flow into the Receiver: which indeed is a more commodious way, and for distilling of Oil of Amber more secure. (c) In the Chapter of Diuretics. (d) By continuing the use thereof. (e) Against the Epilepsy and Apoplexy. (f) To corroborated the joints, Oil of Amber, with a like quantity of Oil of Vitriol, is an excellent Remedy in corr●orating the joints. (g) The Gravel and Bohemian-tartar, especially of the Reinss, if one or two drops of Oil of Turpentine be mixed therewith. (h) It will more strongly operate, if five or six drops of Oil of Cumin, or Carraways be added. (i) Yet with that which comes first forth in the preparation. (k) Or in Wine of Flints, of which above in the Chapter of Diuretics. pomell A bag of powder of ground Pine, sprinkled with Oil of Amber, and worn upon the Coronale Suture. (m) Or if eight or nine drops be put upon the Navel, it expels the young, either alive or dead. (n) It is very profitable to the Navel. It may externally be used in the following manner. The external use of Oil of Amber. ℞ Oil of Amber ℥ j Honey 1 lib. Common Salt ℥ ij. Mix them, and instead of a Plaster, apply it to burning Ulcers: it extracts the heat, assuages the dolour, and also cures, die Mundsuche. Of this Oil ℞ ℥ j diligently mix it with 1 lib. of Opodeldoch, it so exceedingly comforts, that it preserves Ulcers from all accidents, especially it defends them from heats and humours: also it draws out little Bones from Wounds, Splinters, or small parts of Lint, by the imprudence of the Chirurgeon too deeply illapsed. Apoplectic Balsam (a). ℞ Expressed Oil of Nutmegs ℥ ij. (b) Ambergreise ʒj. of the black (c) ʒjss. Musk ʒjss. Civet ʒijss. Distilled Oils of Lavender, in which flowers of Lillyes of the Valley have been steeped ʒss. Of Cinnamon ℈ ss. Majoran ʒss. Cloves six drops. Amber ʒj. Rue ʒss. From all these, mixed according to Art, in a just Consistency, make a Balsam: If it be thought good to add Peruvianus his Odoriferous Balsam, it may be added to the whole. Virtues and Use. 1. It wonderfully helps such as are afflicted with the Apoplexy, Epilepsy, and Vertigo, if the extremities of the Nostrils, Temples, and Crown of the Head, and also the Palate in urgent necessity, be anointed therewith day and night by intervals. For Preservation. 2. Against malignant and Pestiferous Air. 3. It refreshes all the Animal and Vital Spirits. 4. It is an Arcanum in the Colic, (d) if the Navel be anointed therewith. 5. Distempers of the Matrix it wonderfully resists, if the Ventricle, Navel, (e) and also the Naturals of a Woman afflicted with Suffocation be therewith anointed, hereby she will presently be refreshed: If at the same time also to the Nostrils, fetid odours be applied, as Castor, Assa faetida, etc. (f) The external use, as before: If with a little of this Oil, the extremities of the Nostrils be anointed, that sweet odour will scarcely vanish in a day or two. (g) (a) It is called Austrian. It is most profitable to the Aged. This Composition is by some ascribed to Craton of Krassthelm. (b) The quantity of ℥ ij. of Oil of Nutmegs is too much: This Composition is thereby made more hard, and unsavoury to be taken; therefore ℥ j of it is enough for the other ingredients. (c) White is better. (d) Especially by reason of the Civet, which otherwise anointed is want to disturb the Belly. (e) Especially, if of it in Linen a Pessary be made, and put up the genitalss of Women. (f) Also Oil of Anthrax, S. of Pit-coals, or a fume of Partridge-feathers, or else of the proper Hairs burnt, Oil of Mans-blood, or of G●ats-blood. (g) It must be kept in a vessel of Gold or Silver Gilt. The elegant description of our Apoplectich Balsam. See in Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition at Lipsiensis, page. Opthalmick. ℞ Of Malmesy Wine 1 lib. Distill'd-water of whites of Eggs boiled hard 1 lib. Water of Mans-blood ℥ j Water of white Roses, of read Roses, of each ℥ iij. Water of Selandine, Rue, Eye-bright, Fennel, Valerian, Fumitory, Peneroyal, of each ℥ ij. Virgins-honey one spoonful and a half. Roch-Allum ℥ ss. Sugar Candied, White Vitriol, of each ℥ ss. Camphor ʒiij. Salt of Eye-bright, Fennel, Saturn, of each ʒjs. Salt of Pearls, Corals, of each ℈ ij. Cloves, Ginger, Mastich, of each ʒjs. Aloes ℥ ss. Tutia prepared, (that is, in Rose-water, and a like quantity of Cretick-wine, six times extinguished, and finely Pulverisate) ℥ jss. Grind of these, such as are to be ground, and mix them, put them in a close Vessel, and let them stand in digestion of heat for one month, or, which is better, expose them to the Air, Sun, and Dew for forty days, afterwards the liquor may be commodiously used. This may, according to pleasure, be prepared, and exposed in an Aurichaelcine Vessel. Note. The Aloes, with the aforesaid Waters, must first be mingled, and by long stirting together, be as it were, reduced to Water, and become like filth, (a) and be embodied with the Water, than added to the rest (b). Use. 1. In all Affects of the Eyes, as Inflammations, Bloodshot, Cloudiness, Fistula's, and such like. The way of Application. Let the sick in Bed, lie upon his back, and with a black Feather (of a Hen) inject a tear, or drop of the Water, into his open Eyes; let the sick open and shut his Eyes often, that the Water put into the Cavities, may be diffused all-over the Eyes, do this twice or thrice a day, and he will be cured. If Cloudiness be above, or below the Cornea, make a powder of Sugar-candy, burnt Alum, and the Bone of the Fish Sepia, (c) but beaten it very small, and searse it through a very fine Searse, that it may be an impalpable powder; when the Patient goes to Bed, through a small Quill, blow a little of this powder into the Eye, and presently instill one drop of the Water, (d) let him close his Eyes and sleep, for it will very quickly wash out. Or if there be Spots in the Eyes, with ℥ ss. of this Opthalmick Liquor, mix of Oil of Brick four times rectified, and of Oil of Fennel once rectified, of each four drops, also two drops of rectified Oil of Amber, and of this Liquor twice in a day, viz. morning and evening, inject one or two drops into the Eye. A wondered and stupendious Opthalmick is made of Crabs and Selandine, which, if in due time, and with requisite Artifice it be prepared, doth most excellently restore the sight almost quite lost, and all wounds (e) in the space of twenty four hours conglutinates. (a) Shave or fragments. (b) In Balnco, if Aloes Succotrine be digested in Water, it will be spontaneously resolved, and leave the Feces behind. (c) Calcined. (d) Of the Opthalmick. (e) Except a Nervous wound. (f) For the Imbecility of the Sight, and other Chronical vices of the Eyes, various Waters are given. This which our Author proposes, although it have many ingredients, yet that, which is prepared of the best, is best. There are two only which from a Specific propriety many ways sharpen the Sight, and restore the Eyes howsoever hurt, almost to a miracle. Those are Arcanums of Valerian whole, and of Eye-bright, plainly Philosophically prepared, after the same manner I have noted before, viz. where the Water, with the Spirit, is drawn forth by distillation, and than from the Caput Mortuum a Salt extracted, which with the same Spirit drawn forth by distillation, in digesting is united, and afterwards with the same in an open fire rendered spiritual, is distilled upon the like Herb, before put into the Receiver, as above is described in Spirit of Bohemian-tartar; which extracting an Essence from that Plant, at length by Retort in a fire of dry Balneum is produced, and worthily may be called an Arcanum. Dose from three drops to eight or ten. See also Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition, page. Moreover, if to Opthalmick-waters, be added a little of the Specific of Gall of the Pike-fish the desired effect more swiftly follows, yea, hereby even Haws, cloudiness, and the Pin and Web of the Eyes, most happily vanish. See Practica Chymiatrica, page. Of the Whites of Eggs also is prepared a most excellent Water, which consolidates all kinds of wounds in the Eyes without any scar, and is of admirable virtue; the way of preparing it, see in Practica Chymiatrica, page. Also the description of the Opthalmick-water, made of Selandine and Crabs, is extant in the same page, which hath recovered Eyes hurt almost to desperation, and their Wounds most virtuously in twenty four hours conglutinates. For dimness, redness, and tears of the Eyes, our Water made of Sugar Candy, and purified Vitriol, is described in Practica Chymiatrica, page. There is also described the Opthalmick-water of Succory-flowers, page. There is likewise another most excellent Water, powerful in removing Haws, Suffusions, etc. of the Eyes, and for clarifying the Sight, of admirable virtue. ℞ Water of Roses, Selandine, Fennel, Eye-bright, Parsely, of each ℥ ij. Add of Sublimate Mercury, most finely pulverisate ℈ ss. when it is dissolved. filter the Water, and keep it. Of this daily, in the morning fasting, put one or two drops into the affected Eyes. Hereto may be referred Saphyrine-water of Anhelmus Boetius de Boodt, Tract. de gemmis, lib. 2. chap. 43. page 95. An Opthalmick-water Angeli Sala, made of English Tin. Also an Opthalmick-water of the same Author, made of Copper, described in the Spagirick Review of the seven Planets, page, 88, and 91. which are of admirable virtues. Odontalgick (a). An Anodyne Oil. ℞ Oil of Cloves rectified ℥ ss. dissolve in it ʒss. of Camphor, add afterwards Spirit of Turpentine (b) four times rectified ℥ ss. This mixed liquor keep for necessary use. Use. One or two drops, with Cotton put into the hollowness of the Akeing-tooth, or applied to the Tooth affected, removes the dolour (c). Another Water of Like efficacy. ℞ Betony, Origan, Sage, Mentastrum, * Wild Mint. Water-pepper, or Arsmatt, Shave of Guaiacum, Shave of Tamatick, of Box, of each one handful. Pour upon them Opiatick Spirit of Wine, (viz. that which is left in Preparation of Laudanum,) till they be covered three or four fingers, let them stand in a warm place, the Vessel being well closed, till the Spirit be tinged. Of this tinged Spirit let the Patient hold a little in his Mouth, to that part where the Akeing teeth are, after some time he may let it out, and take in more, if need be. If the the Tooth be hollow, dip a little Cotton in the liquor, and put it into the Cavity. This most efficaciously assuages dolours of the Teeth (d). (a) Various Odentalgicks are in use by Practitioners. The following, by me familiarly used, are most safe. 1. Is a Sorrel-root cut into small pieces, dried, and applied to the Akeing-tooth, it extracts the superfluous humour, and so removes the dolour: It is gathered in Spring, and Autumn, see Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition, page. 2. The like performs a decoction of the greater Burr-root, made with Vinegar, being held for some time in the Mouth: and a decoction of the Root of Urtica Major, performs the like, if the dolour arise from distillation of Rheum, see Practica, etc. 3. If powder of Galls be ten or twelve times Imbibed in Juice of the Root of Bastard Pellitory, dried and mixed with Ferment, and made up into little Balls, and so applied, it suddenly mitigates most vehement dolours of Teeth, renders them more fast, kills the Worms growing in their Cavities, and extracts all defluxions falling upon the Gums, and comforts them very much. 4. Oil of Box, the preparation of which, and way of applying, is extant in Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition, page. (b) It may be omitted, by reason of its ungrateful Taste. (c) The same performs Oil of Camphor, also Oil of Lignum Heraclinum. (d) For instammation of the Teeth, very profitable is a decoction of Guaiacum, with the White of an Egg, and sixed Nitro, being detained in the Mouth. Also ℞ a small part of Laudanum Opiate, temper it with Oil of Cloves, and with Cotton apply it to the Ak●ingTeeth. Pectorale. Milk of Sulphur. ℞ Of yellow Sulphur beaten or sifted, or of flowers of Sulphur, (b) one part, and Salt of Bohemian-tartar three parts, (c) put them in a glass with a large Orifice, place the glass (first well Lured) in Sand, pour upon the Sulphur and Tartar distilled Rain-water, till they be covered six fingers; the fourth part of the glass, which is vacant, must stand above the Sand: put fire under it successively, that it may boil, diligently stir it with a wooden Spatula, until the Sulphur in the boiling be almost all dissolved, which will be in the space of five or six hours, for than the Liquonwaxeth read, moderately thickening itself, like a Lixivium: If the Water in boiling be evaporated (d) pour on other hot water. Lastly, when the Sulphur is almost all dissolved, and the liquor on the top remains read, the thickness of two or three fingers, than while it is hot filter it through Brown-paper, and presently, before it be cold, upon it pour Wine (e) (some use distilled Vinegar, but Wine is better) gently, yet somewhat swiftly, and with an high descent, so long as till it acquire the colour of thick Milk. This afterwards in a peculiar glass keep apart, and proceed in the same manner with the remaining hot Solution and Wine: Lastly, all the milky liquor mix, and set it in a warm place, until the whiteness of the Sulphur have separated itself, by descending from the Wine to the bottom, being than of a blue and read colour; afterwards abstract the Wine by inclination, and pour on distilled Rain-water, mixing them: let them stand one day and night, than again pour of that Water, and pour on fresh; repeating the labour often, until no more blackness, or impurity appear in the Water, nor any sensible fetor: than after due Residence, and Effusion of Water, dry it by itself in a Hothouse, and keep it, being like fine Flower, or else before it be plainly dry, mix it with Cinnamon-water, or other appropriate Water, and before it be adhibited to Medicinal use, diligently stir it (f). Virtues, Use, and Dose, of Milk of Sulphur. 1. It is a Balsam of the radical moisture. 2. It comforts the natural vigour. 3. It purges the blood from all impurities, from whence many diseases are want to arise. 4. It is a preservative in the Apoplexy. Convulsion of the Nerves. Leprosy. Lues venerea. 5. It is a Specific of the Lungs, in preserving from, and curing of the Asthma (g). 6. It takes away the Cough, although of long continuance. 7. It consumes, and dries the fluxes of the Head. 8. It comforts the Brain. 9 It impedes the windinesses of the Ventricle, and the Colic. 10. In such, as are afflicted with Hectic, (h) and dry Fevers, by its peculiar property of comforting, it much helps, if mixed with Cinnamon-water, that it may be like liquid Milk. 11. The Pthisical, (i) it admirably helps, by acting upon the radical humour, according to the Testimony of the sick. 12. In Arthritis, Podagra, and Sciatica, with other such like diseases, it is exceeding profitable. 13. Like an occult fire it consumes the Disease, not otherwise than common fire consumes the wood. Doses (k) Mix as much of the powder with the Vehicle, as may tinge it, as it were with a white colour. In the evening and morning give one spoonful: before the exhibition diligently mix the liquor. It is given in distilled Waters, of Cinnamon, Melissa, Lavender, Epileptick-water or Spirit of Wine. (a) Some call it white Sulphur, Magistery, Cream, also Butter of Sulphur, Supereminency of Sulphur. The Author of this Composition was Dr. Samuel Schleget, Physician of Prince Anhaltinus, wherewith he cured a Nobleman, and had for the Cure 500 Co●ats. (b) Which are better. (c) Fuse. (d) Put on a Blindehead, so the Water will not evaporate. (e) A little sharp, otherwise it will not do. (f) Here many things seem Hyperbolical to Libavius. (g) The expressed juice of Nuts, especially mitigates the Asthma, being tempered with distilled water of the fruit of Madder. This is admirably dissolved, First, If one spoonful of the Water, which is made of most white Sugar, and Radishes cut into small pieces, and stirred together, being set for some time to simmer over a gentle ●re between two dishes, be given fresh: made morning and evening. See Practica Chymiatrica, page. Secondly, The juice of Briony, or of the Whitewine, exceeds all. The way of preparing which, See also Practica, etc. in the Chapt. of straightness of the Breast, page. (h) Of the first and second degree, for so great fiery●ess is not proper for these. (i) In Water of Coltsfoot, contrary to Libavius, who thinks it not proper in hectic, dry and lean persons, because of its exceeding force of drying. (k) Quercetanus exhibitsʒj. for a Cathartick. Cordiale. It is the principal part of a Physician, that would Cure the Sick, first to comfort the Heart, and afterwards assault the Disease. Those to whom the harmonious Analogy of Superiors and Inferiors hath been known, and who from suffrages of Astrologers have learned that to the two greatest Lights of Heaven, the two principal parts of Man, viz. the Heart and Brain, are attributed, cannot deny, that the greatest Confortative of the Heart, in things of Nature, latently rests in GOLD, sealed with seven Seals, (a) as in the foregoing * The Author's Preface before published. Preface is sufficiently denoted. Vulgar Physicians confess Gold comforts the Heart, which is nor to be understood of common dead Gold, by its Aspect only to exhilarate the Heart, but of the Phylosophick living Gold, regenerate, and more than perfect, resolvible in every Liquor. Although some Gems are preferred before Gold, yet it is not because they are better than it, but that they are more rare, and found in far smaller quantity. For, Nature hath endowed Gold, with no contemptible virtues, which, who so knows how to draw out, and by ingenious Artifice is able rightly to use, he will found Gold, which seemed dead and barren, to be so lively and pregnant, that it germinates, and of itself progenerates new Gold, with new and infinite increase. Indeed the generation of Metals is not so obvious to the Sight, as of Vegetables and Animals, the reason is, that gross Terrestinal Mole, by which the Vegetative Spirit, locked up as it were in a Castle is impeded, whereby it is lesle able to perform its office of geenrating its like. If this by Art can be freed from that Terrestrial House and Sepulchre, and loosened from all its impurities; without doubt, as all other creatures, it will equally participate of the generative virtue, and bring forth fruit according to its seed, and so Metal will bring forth Metal, and Gold generate Gold. Whence, the true Philosophers have tightly prepared a wondered, and greatly to be desired Medicine, with which the impurities of imperfect Metals are removed, and all vices of affects in uncurable Diseases of Human Bodies, In Gold is the Reservacle of all Magisteries; for the Quintessence of Gold resists though operation of the Sun and the other Planets, in the Body of Man. perfectly exterminated. Happy is that Physician, yea, thrice, and four times happy may he be esteemed, who, the three principles of the true universal matter, exceedingly well purified, and in due proportion joined by Natural Rotation, is able to reduce it through all requisite colours, into an incombustible Phoenix, by the benefit of which, Gold in flux, may actually be vegetated and animated, and the Phoenix itself, in an inseparable manner, be converted to Gold. Fortunate, I say, is that Physician, who, the Celestial ●ol being auspicious, according to the rules of Magical Anatomy, and Philosophical Pyronomy, There are four principles of Nature. knows how rightly, and harmoniously to apply Metallick Sol, dissolved, and regenerated by that variously named Hyleal-water (b) in an appropriate Vehicle of vegetable Sol, Among the Celestials, Sol, obtains the priority. or of Spirit of rich Wine, to the Animal Sol, or Microcosmical Heart of Man, viz. to the Spirit of Life, Among Vegetables, Wine. as to its own Image. Since the Giver of gifts, Among Animals Man. hath not as yet favoured me in this part, as I have before said, although I have tried various ways, And among Minerals, Gold. and from almost a hundred descriptions of Aurum-potabiles or rather Putabile, after the expense of time and charge, have in vain examined many of them by fire; also in this place I would not delude the candid Chemical Reader, because I promised in this Book to deliver my Experiments 〈◊〉 only: yet, that I may satisfy the earnest expectation of some, one only description, 〈◊〉 long since faithfully communicated to me, a little after I shall insert, which although it seems not estranged from Truth, and not unapproved by Experience, yet to the desirous Reader, I here present to be by him examined. The method and ways of vulgar Alchemists in preparing Aurum-potabile are improper, inconducible to Human Nature, and far distant from the purpose of Philosophers, also whatsoever by this Name they boast of, and falsely speak: For that which is reduced to a corporeity, is itself crude, and undigested: Nature transfers the good to better, by way of alteration; but this Gold, described by them, hath neither suffered alteration, nor natural solution, therefore is not meliorated. And although many by Spirit of common Salt, some by Alcoholisate Spirit of Wine, others by Radicate Vinegar; some by Corrosive Salts first, and afterwards by Spirit of Turpentine, or Aromatic Oils, and such like deliraments, have endeavoured to dissolve Gold, as a metallic Stem, which, from the Province of Animals and Vegetables they undeservedly exclude, yet in vain all these have laboured, The Aurean Heaven is manifested without any comixtion of Impurity. So feculent and ponderous Lucifer once was cast out from the spiritual Heaven. as experience testifyes. The Philosophers Water of Sapience is one, which delivers all Metals and Stones from the impure Bond of Quaternary (c) Coagulation, naturally and Phylosophically: nor is there any other way under Heaven, of dissolving the body of Sol naturally, than by the universal Mercurial Menstruum of Philosophers, The Ancients not without cause say, in Sol and Salt all things are contained, viz. not in the excrementitious part, but in the Centrale universal Balsam of Nature, which from every Age hath been called the true Halchymia. Read. Rodagitius his inferior Zodiac of the Hyemal Signs. of all things in Nature the most Secret; which, while through ignorance, and difficulty of acquiring, we want: We are want, as in defect of Partridges, to satiate our hunger with courser Meat; as a Cook, when wanting Oak-wood to dress his Meats, makes use of Beech, or other lesle serviceable fuel. Moreover Gold, in which is the adequation of Elements, (d) is the universal Subject to Animals, Vegetables, and Minerals, the life of all things: And as it hath a singular concordance with the Celestial Sun, so also it possesseth a great affinity and harmony, (e) with the Human Body in its internal form. Also, Also Lullyes Heaven of Philosophers of Centrale Salt. as the Celestial Sol bears itself towards other Planets● for like a King it sits in the midst of them, in Light, Magnitude, and Beauty, exceeding all, illuminating all, and distributing the virtue to them, which they dispose to inferiors: So, in like manner, the Phylosophick Sol bears itself toward other Metals; for, of Metals Gold is the most pure, (f) in which is manifest the splendour of the Sun, and Celestial Fire, and in its most perfect Body, the four Elements are harmoniously conjoined. The Ruble hath in itself the effect of all precious Stones, To this Phylosophick Heaven we apply its Terrene Stars, which are Plants, Stones, and Metals. so also Gold (the Noblest of all precious Stones) hath in itself the virtue of all ductible Stones, viz. of Metals, because in itself it contains every Metal, and tinges, and vivifies them. As in Animals, of all parts the Heart itself is most excellent throughout the whole Body, so in the Heaven and World, the Sun exceeds, being the joy of every Creature in the whole universe, and such as are in it have the Dominion. And as the superior Celestial Planets receive splendour and light from the Celestial Sun: Plainly, in the same, and like manner, the Terrestrial Planets, or Metallick Bodies, receive their splendour, light, virtue and rays, from Gold, as from a Phylosophick, and Terrestrial Sun. Here it is manifest, why the most Ancient Cabalists, and wife Men skilful in Natural Magic, who obtained their plenary Knowledge of Nature in the light of GOD, likened the beginnings of all things in the whole universe, to the point of a straight Line, or Circumference: and why Characters, and Names of the Celestial Planets, are imparted to Metals, viz. by reason of their singular correspondency, and because among themselves, without any great disterence, they may be easily understood. In Gold, the King and Head of Metals according to Hermes, See Menandem Hierohlyphicam. viz. in body most pure and perfect, domabile by no Element, and by God and Nature tightly, according to matter and form elaborated, are insused, not only all Celestial virtues of the Planets, and other metallic, and mineral Bodies, but also of Vegetables, and Animals. This dispensation, and conjunction of the Elements, is so tempered, Gold is every Nature. that no violence of Fire can separate, nor seculency of Earth vitiate, or limosity of Water contaminate, nor contagion of Air obumbrate or corrupt. Whence by the wise, as well by reason of Celestial, as Terrestrial latent virtues, every Man is called Microcosmus and Adam, that is to say, the and persection of Nature's work. Yea, the septenary number of perfection is truly completed, beyond which, Nature (without the help of Art) in its own power and operation, is not able to proceed, but sabbatizes, and acquiesces therein. Yet that it may be understood, how the Celestial Bodies of Planets, and Stars, and how the Elements, and Vegetables also, communicate their virtues to Gold under the Earth, we shall sincerely leave these following, to be considered, and examined by the judgement of the prudent. The whole Machine of the Creation, according to the Hebrew Cabalists, is divided into three Orbs or Worlds: Into the Elementary, viz. this sensible, and lowest, which consists of Heaven, and Earth: Into the Intellectual, or angelical; and into the Archetype. Exodus 26. 30. These three Worlds are most evidently figured by Moses, in that admirable framing of the Tabernacle, demonstrated in the Mount, according to the Archetype. In this sensible World, is the Elementary, and Celestial Region. The Elementary is concluded, The Counsel of the Supreme Order, the middle order interprets to the Inferior. and encompassed with the exterior Heaven or Firmament, which contains in itself four Elements, liable to corruption and generation. In the Celestial, the Planets, and other Stars, or Celestial Bodies, have their gubernation, and perform their office. The second Region, is the habitation, or place of Angels by the Learned Rabbis called, The World of Intelligences. The third contains the Archetype World. The Divine Power and Will, before it communicates itself to the inferiors, first descends to the Intelligences or Angels, from them to the Spheres of the Firmament, Planets and Stars: lastly, it comes into the Elementary World, or into the Region of the four Elements, where (as the Hebrens speak) the ultimate Execution of the Divine Will and Pleasure, The third is moved by the second; the second is governed by the first. is fulfilled and performed. In every of these three Regions, God hath placed a similitude, or exemplar of his Divine Omnipotency, not to that end it should be equal with Himself (or the Creator:) so as by itself, of its own accord, be able to do all things; but that those Effigies may be as Representations, only signifying, and demonstrating the Divine Essence; by which, God exhibites his Omnipotent virtue and power, to be perceived and discerned by Sight, as is witnessed by Paul, Rom. 1. GOD to the Gentiles, GOD in the disposion and ordination of things by degrees, hath always placed the more noble in the highest degree. or Men hath made known his Invisible Essence, that is, Eternal Life, and the Deity he hath made manifest by his Works, viz. in the Creation of the World. In the Archetype are Ideas, and divine Dignities of GOD. In the Intellectual World, he hath placed Angels, or Intelligencies: But in the Celestial Region, or this sensual World, All Souls to that one Soul of the World, and all Planets to the Sun only, as King over all, aught to be referred. he hath placed the ●rimum Mobile, or, as others speak, the second Motion after Angels, or the first Corporeal Creature, and Fountain of all Life and Motion. In this Celestial Region he hath put the Sun, It shines over all, and is the ferment of human sapience. as King, and Governor of the Stars, and Fountain of all Light; for the Soul, or middle Nature of the World, chiefly inhabits in the Sun, which filling the whole Globe of the Sun, like a Spirit pours forth its Rays every where through all things, distributing Life, Sense, and Motion, to the whole Universe, passing through all Essences. Therefore in the Sun, as in a Receptacle, and everlasting Fountain, all virtues of Nature are contained. And as in the human Body, the Heart is the Spring of vital Spirit and Blood, imparting motion, and vigour to all the other Members: So the Sun, is in like manner the Heart of the Heavens, The force of the Sun peculiarly shines in Stones, for whilst in every natural thing the spirit of it is seated, so much the more will it be manifested in Gold, and in Stones, which helps their Nature labouring with defect, and restores them. which as Governor of all Elementary virtues, infuses and spreads its Rays, through the Universal Nature. In the Elementary World Gold is as it were a Receptacle, and subject of all Elementary Celestial, and Super-celestial Virtues; which after they are delapsed downward, from the Supercelestial and Celestial Influence, into this Elementary World, by concentring themselves into this one Metal, are conjoined, and so finally, being gathered, in it are kept and concluded. For the most secret Celestial Spirit of Gold, distributes to all Creatures of the whole World, Life, Substance, and Essence, for which cause, it will not be improper to judge, it most nearly bears the Image of God. The same Spirit in the Heaven, is most liberally diffused, by its motion, and virtue: But in the Earth, especially in the Centre thereof, most closely contracted, is condensed, and as it were incorporated into the substance of them, which in the Centre of the Earth have their being: In Metals, it is wholly shut up, Therefore Paracelsus, not without Reason, in lib vexationum hath constituted triple Gold. and fixed; and that this may more clearly be explained, it is thus to be understood. When the Sun goes its Circuit about the Heaven, and passeth through the ways, or passages of his Celestial journey, where he comes to the Houses, and appointed places of the Planets, Metals are appointed the lowest place of the Circle, they in the middle of the Centre of the Earth lie bid. or other Stars, by his governance they are all agitated, being not conjoined with his presence they are troubled, but when in corporal conjunction they are exceedingly delighted (by comforting the force and operation, which they have in the Air, viz. with Mars he excites heat, with Saturn cold,) and he every where infuses light, life, and motion, even to the lowest, and most profound parts of the Earth. Whence by Heraclitus it is called the Celectial Fountain of Man; by Orpheus, the Light of Life, and the Eye of the World, or the Vivifying Eye of Heaven, which is said to inspire heat, light, and life into all things. It is the nature of external fire, to enliven all occult, latent fires; So the Sun, in like manner, is ordained by GOD to the same end, that it might enkindle all occult, and latent fires, for the spheres of the Planet's, which appear not to us, of themselves are dead; but when by the Sun set on fire, they are lively, and according to their proprieties operate. The Sun by Paracelsus is called the Spiracule of life of the Elements. By Plato and Zoroaster, it is named Celestial and Invisible Fire. The Father of Lights infusing, and communicating the splendour of his fire, first imparts it to the Sun, and other Celestial bodies, than, as it were, by middle Instruments, instils it into this our Fire. Hence it is, that in the Sun the force, and virtues of all the Planets, are found. And Jamblichus truly faith, That whatsoever gift we receive, we have it from the Sun, either from it alone, The Sun receives from none, but burns and enlightens always of itself, and by God only it governed. or else from it by others; for although we partake of virtue from others, yet that is taken from the Sun. Therefore in the Sun, the heart of Heaven, as in a potent Spring or Fountain, are found Celestial, occult operations, of the Celestial Bodies. The heavenly Queen, You can proceed in nothing rightly without the benefit of Luna, because she by the virtue of Sol is governess of generation, augmentation, and decrease. and Wife of Sol, viz. Luna, of all Celestial influences and virtues, the ultimate receptacle, who receiving, as it were, into her womb, the rays, and influx of the Sun, and other Planets and Stars delivers them, as the fruit of her Womb, to the inferior World, near unto herself. It pleased the most wise God, to Created, It is called Luna, because it shines by the light of another, for of itself it shines not but receives all its splendour from the Sun. and put the sphere of the Moon, in the lowest place of the Celestial Bodies, and in the highest of Elementary motions, that from it, they might receive the virtues, and celestial Influences of the Stars; and the Moon filled therewith, Without the Moon, 〈◊〉 a Medium, we are altogether unable to attract the superior virtues. doth from itself redispose them into all Elementary things, or distribute them into the Elements, through the whole Globe of the Earth, and by this means the peculiar, and proper innate Astrum of every thing conspiring with the superiors, is excited. Hence it appears, how the soul of the World, by supercelestial, Although the Moon from all Stars receives virtue, yet as often as she is joined 〈◊〉, and in conjunction with the Sun, she is most powerfully replenished with an enlivening virtue, and from his Aspect borrows her complexi●h. insensible, and invisible fire, moves the light, and fire of the Sun, which afterwards moves the virtues of the Stars, and at length, by the Moon, disposeth it to the Earthy Globe, by distributing even to the lowest, and most profound part thereof, in like manner, as Man's seed is cast into the Globe, or Vessel of the Matrix. By reason of the singular conformity, concordance, and similitude, the celestial Sol, and terrestrial Gold, have usually between themselves, the ancient Wise Men, and Cabalists, would represent, and describe the celestial and terrestrial Sol, with one and the same Hieroglyphic character. viz. on entire Circle, and a visible Centre; so the character of Sol hath reference both to Heaven and Earth, for it denotes the celestial Circle, motion, and influences, and the Terrene Center, and fixed Nature. Whosoever knows reason of the true point and centre, nothing of things of nature can lie hid, of which ●e hath not perfect knowledge: Since that in it the root, and foundation of hidden things consists, undoubtedly from hence the natural Basis of all Arts, and Sciences are principally to be drawn, and obtained. Now we come to the description of Aurum potabile. First is required Calx of Sol, which before, although for other uses, I have thus prepared. ℞ Of common Aqua fortis half a pound, dissolve in it of Salt Ammoniack ℥ j (g) or as much as can be dissolved with small heat: So you will have Aqua Regis, in which dissolve of Gold, as much as will be, (b) afterwards pour the Solution into a large Glass, and upon it instil drop by drop (to prevent the danger, and fervency of its boiling) good Oil of Bohemian-tartar (i) dissolved per se in a Collar: In defect of this, Salt of Tartar dissolved in common Water may be taken: there is required a good quantity of Oil of Bohemian-tartar, than the Gold by repercussion falls to the bottom. When the whole C●lx of Gold is dissolved, and seen to settle to the bottom (which you will perceive by the colour of the Aqua Regis, that should be white, but if it still remain yellow, it is a sign the whole of the Gold is not yet precipited, therefore more Oil of Bohemian-tartar must be very leisurely poured on; be thou faithfully advised here by my loss) than after it have settled in a hot place for certain hours, pour of the superior Liquor, and Edulcorate the Calx (in colour it will be pale, almost like Terra-sigillata) four or five times with common Water, afterwards in Balneo prudently, and leisurely with most gentle (k) fire, dry it, or which is safer, set it in a Hothouse in a Glass-dish, to dry of its own accord, without applying to it any heat of fire: The Calx must be stirred with a Wooden Spatula, not of Iron, and afterwards for security, carefully kept in a Glass-vessel. Note, There is great danger in drying it any other way, than in the two former; for as soon as ever it receives the heat of the fire, or by strong stirring, with an Iron Instrument, it presently takes flame, and vanishes into Air like a purple fume, with exceeding no●se and sound like Gunpowder; so as after, not one Atom thereof can be found. I have known some, who in doing this imprudently have endangered their lives. There are some, who with good success, exhibit some grains (pomell) of this volatile Calx, medicinally to be inwardly taken into the Body, in stead of a Diaphoretic. If a little common Sulphur, beaten small be mixed with this Calx, and afterwards in a Crucible burnt in the fire, the most subtle Calx of Gold (m) will remain of a brown, or dark read colour, by this operation losing all its percussive force, which is strange, and worthy to be noted (n). ℈ j Of this Volatile (oh) Gold, more strongly and powerfully operates, than half a pound of Gunpowder. If one grain or two be put upon a Knife, and that set fire of, with a Candle, it sends forth a great sound, like the report of a great Gun fired, and the sound is so very loud, and piercing, that it seems to hurt the Hearing of the Bystanders. The Operation of this Powder, is contrary to the Operation of Powder of Pyrium: for as this exercises its force by ascending upward, so the other manifests its power by operating only downward. slain Scruples being put upon an Iron-plate, of a convenient thickness, and afterwards fired with a live coal, by penetration will make a hole through the Plate. I judge Salt Armoniac (lordship) to be the cause of this percussion. My Reason's herel shall present to be considered, until more probable shall be added by others. As Salt Nitre, and Sulphur (cue) are enemies, and cannot be reconciled each to other, as we see in the fitting of prepared Gunpowder: In the same manner Salt Armoniac, and Tartar are contraries; when therefore Salt Armoniac is joined with Oil of Bohemian-tartar, his enemy, by their mutual fight, they 'cause Gold, before dissolved in Aqua Regis, to fall, and the Oil of Bohemian-tartar smites the Spirit of Nitre, which is exceedingly well purified, in this conflict the Spirit of Nitre joins himself with Sulphur of Sol his ad ☞ versary; and because that Sulphur of Sol, by nature is exceeding pure, and far more subtle than our vulgar combustible Sulphur therefore is more forcible, and in smaller quantity performs its slupendicus operations razors. In the same manner plainly, as we found from common Sulphur, and Salt-peter conjoined in Gunpowder, and afterwards fired, a great noise and cracking is made. This Calx melts in Oil of Salt like Butter, and this is because of the remanency of the dry Spirits of Salt Nitre (s), yet this is not a true, and radical Solution, because it may again be reduced to a corporeity. Thus far is my Experience, which, to our most noble Emperor Rodulphus, at his request, with certain other secret Medicines, I communicated. Now sollows the further process of Aurum potabile, which, received as a singular Gift, though not experienced by me, I here (together with others) freely, willingly, and faithfully offer, to the chemical Students. ℞ The Urine of a sound Man drinking Wine, about twenty measures, put it into divers Glass Alembecks, abstract from these twenty measures, so much phlegm, in Balneo, as only one (t) measure may be remaining, the phlegms abstracted reject as useless, the remanency gathered into one, mix, and in Sand abstract, as much as will be distilled forth, in the end, increase the fire strongly, and a little will sublime itself; that sublimate mix with the distilled Spirit thou, the Salt remaining in the bottom, take out; the distilled Spirit will stink, of which will scarcely be one whole measure, when this operation is performed. This Spirit rectify in Balnco, reserving the first fourth part, which is stronger, and better, and must be taken from the latter. Afterwards ℞ Fresh-rain, or Fountain-water, pour it upon the reserved Spirit, and let it exceed the same in weight four fold; adjoin a Receiver, aptly fitted, when sharp drops fall, and come forth almost like●lce, pour on Rain, Fountain-water, as before, and again distil it, if no more sharpness come forth, than cease: The Spirit of Urine first comes of, the Rain water, with the evil odour remaining. Of this Spirit of Urine ℞ one part, of the best Spirit of Wine one other part, mix them, and let them stand in gentle heat one day and night, afterwards distil them together, until these two Spirits be coagulated together: and so the Spirit of Urine is prepared for this work x). Now is required Oil of Salt, the preparation whereof is thus: ℞ Salt fuse, what quantity you please, put it into a * An earthen Retort. Retort, well coated, adjoin a capacious Receiver, closing the junctures very well, when the Salt is in (y) flux than the Spirits come forth into the Receiver; or, if the operation be performed with Argilla, than Water may be put into the Recipient, that the Spirits coming forth, may the sooner mix themselves therewith; but the distilled Spirit, before it be used, must often be rectified upon fresh Salt-fuse, that it may be stronger, for of itself it is too weak (z), for this operation. Afterwards ℞ the Calx of Sol. above said, and pour on it the Oil of Salt (aa), and, that it may the better be dissolved, abstract the Oil of Salt again to an Oylyness, and than re-pour it on, often repeating this labour of cohobation, until the Calx be well dissolved. Of this Solution ℞ one part, of the Spirit of Urine prepared one other part, instill the Spirit of Urine upon the Solution, in a large Glass, drop by drop, always stopping the Orifice of the Glass, until the noise cease: Set it to putrefy in Balneo for four weeks afterwards by Retort in Sand force it, obserying degrees of fire; first gentle, afterwards more strong, that the Retort may wax hot; than the Gold for the most part will ascend, which sublimate Powder diligently keep, the Oil of Salt coming forth by itself, also reserve. Than ℞ this sublimate Sol, upon it pour Spirit of Wine, and with gentle hea● it will be coloured pour on fresh Spirit of Wine, the former being removed by inclination, continued removing the tinged Spirit, and pouring on fresh, till the Spirit be not more coloured. This Spirit of Wine may be abstracted to an Oylyness, or so tinged with the Essence of Gold reserved for medicinal use. The Calx of Sol remaining in the Retort, again dissolve with Oil of Salt, and digest it with Spirit of Urine, in the manner ascresaid, reiterating the labour, till no more of the Gold be remaining. If Spirit of Wine, with the extracted tincture of Sol, be for certain weeks set in digestion, than the whole will become volatile Gold, and ascend the Alembeck. This process, whosoever will may try. If the Solution be read (bb), it promises much; indeed solutions of Gold by corrosives made yellow, are not said to be radical Solutions, which when poured into Tin, or Silver vessels, affects them with blackness, for Phylosophick solutions, which are most read, leave no such impression; moreover, they tinge imperfect metals, and by no Artifice, unless by way of projection, can be reduced to a corporeity. Lul saith it is better to eat burning fire, No man once endamaged, will use the same thing, by which be was hurt, the second time. or behold the Eyes of the Basilisk, than in stead of Aurum potabile, or a Medicine by Science unknown, to apply poison, because Sophisticate Gold, from fire contrary to Nature with which the Sophister works, is full of all impurity; for through the sharpness (contrary to human Nature) of the preternatural fire, the natural heat is mortified, and dissolved, and the Spirits of the heart resolved, in which the natural heat is conserved. Therefore Peter Severinus (cc) in his Idea truly affirms, that the Balsams, and desired proprieties of most perfect bodies, are contained in such strong corporeal prisons, by reason of the perfect combination of Elements, that the favour and benevolence thereof, due to human nature, cannot be demonstrated. A manifestation of occult things may he made, because all Herbs and Minerals are within blood, and of a sanguine colour, and so, being prepared, may altar our blood, and elevate it to their own complexion. Therefore the virtues of Gorals, Pearls, Gems, Gold, Silver, and other metals bewail themselves, that they are come into the Mundane province, and incontinently accuse the impious rashness of mortals, because they are unmindful of their predestinations (to which the providence of nature had ordained them) and have converted the Majesty of things of this kind, to strange and implous uses, compelling them to cover the impurity of the skin, and ignorance of the mind, and to undergo the gr●vous offices of Avarice, Pride, Luxury, Persidlousness, Adultery, Discord, and of death itself, viz. by transferting such things to an unnatural use, and exercising usury with them. But who so hath attained to the fountain of the universal Menstruum, according to the true relation of Philosophers, by the blessing of the Almighty in this great gift, can, not only all, and every metal, but also stones, both noble, ignoble, and mineral, by the benefit of this naturally, It is needful that Death precede Regeneration. and radically (dd) dissolve, which resolved and potable liquor Regenerated, (ee) the Feces being spontaneously (ff) separated in the bottom, may afterwards, by a piously learned Physician, be legitimately accommodated to human uses, according to the exigency of the disease, and with stupendious success administered. In this place I would candidly admonish the sincere Reader to beware of certain impestures, By this Powder of Volatile Gold, simple, and unwary men, have diversely been deceived, by malicious * Deceiver. Agyrtes, litera longa dignis. I once communicated this to a superficiary Philosopher, who most tightly covered his deceitful, hypocritical, and serpentine mind, with a Phatisaick piety and sincerity, which Powder (after the percussive force, by the admix●on of Sulphur (gg), according to my advice, was diminished mixing before such as were ●acquainted with his impostures, with the loss of others, and his own profit, he attempted in the sight of many to multiply Gold. The same Thief, after he understood by me, that Silver was dissolved in vulgar Separatory-water, and by that vulgar Salinewater, dejected repercussive to the bottom into a white Powder, which the third, and fourth time edulcorated, is afterwards in a Pot melted in the fire, and being poured out hath an horny-form. This horny-silver unknown, easily melting at a Candle or Fire, and that may be cut with a Knife, he mixed with Lead (hh) and other minerals, and with this famous, and damnable imposture, after ceneritious examen, he falsely affirmed to be the transmutation of Lead into Silver. (a) That is, in Phlosophi●k Gold. (b) That is, primordial, viz. material Mercury of Philosophers. (c) That is, Humour dementis. (d) Not vulgar, but that most pure spirit, which pa●eth through the whole Globe. (e) Effectively. (f) It hath in●ins●cal impurities, which are found by Philosophic Solutions. (g) Sublimate with common Salt. (h) As may be. (i) A little phlematous. (k) By reason of the danger it is liable to. pomell Three or four grains in a Conventent Vehicle, is a famous Sudorisick, and Bez●ardick Medicine. (m) Which, if afterwards urged with sire of reverberation, in the usual manner, will be of a dark read colour like Crocus Martis. (n) The same cracking, and volatility, may be wholly taken away from this Solar Calx, by the pouring on more abundance of Oil of Tartar. That is to say, i● upon the Solution of Gold made with Aqua Regis, Oil of Tartar be so long poured, as until the whole composition be black as Writing-ink, although there be no certainty of the Gold's being repercussed to the lot me, but never afterwards. Yet if a collect on of what is first repercussed be made, (as our Author speaks) it may acquire a fulm native force, which is altogether wondered, that one and the same thing should be the cause of two most different es●ects, which indeed otherwise in nature is scarcely found pessible. Idem nimirum qua●idem, non efficit nisi●dem. The same cannot be the cause of opposites, unless in it they should concur, and divers Principles should so concur in on●, as to make a necessity for one, and the same, to be the cause of Opposites. So we see Oil of Bohemian-tartar, in due proportion infused, makes Gold repercussive, and fulminative. But it takes away the same faculty being poured on in due proportion, and exceeding, viz. until the whole waxblack. oh It is called Aurum fu'minans, Ceraunocryson, and by the Germane das Schlaggold, from its effect. lordship We deny it. If that were the cause, than to every such effect it would be required, but this is not: therefore it cannot be that: For Mars dissolved in Aqua fortis receives no Ammonick, yet repercussed in Oil of tartar, acquires the same fulminative force. cue Coal of Tilia is added, therefore it is easier fired. razors The only cause of Fulmination, consists in the Gold, Nitre, and Oil of Tartar. For the Spirit of either strongly cleaves to dissolved bodies; therefore their mutual action, one with the other, either by heat, or fire, excited, is injurious to the Gold itself. (s) For the Spirit of Nitre more easily dislolveth Gold, than any Aqua fortis. (t) It is false, for in the Phlegm is the Spirit. (u) Which was distilled from the last measure. The best way of distilling Spirit of Urine, and of Wine. (x) In true preparation and distillation of a universal Menstruum for the Solution of Gold, proceed in this manner. ℞ Of Urine of Children of twelve years of age, and under a convenient quantity, in Cucurbits well closed putrefy it in Horse-dung, for a whole Philosophic month, viz. forty days. The time of putresaction being ended, distil the Urine by Alembeck in Sand, into a large capacious Receiver, until all humidity be sufficiently removed. After it hath been the third time distilled from the Caput Mortuum of the Urine, rectify it, that the Spirits may be justly elevated, (you may take of Urine 10, 20, 30, or 40. measures.) Therefore with a Phiol of a long Neck, with Alembeck, and Recipient aptly closed, with a small sponge a little moistened in Oil Olives and gently squeezed, put into the Orifice of the Neck, begin to make distillation in a fervent Balneo. So the Spirit of Urine will be elevated like Crystal, and cleave to the sides of the Alembeck, without any watery humidity concomitant, and the Spirit alone will come forth volatile: This distillation must be continued till the whole elevation be completed. The Feces, remaining in the Phiol after the Spirit, reject; but what comes forth by sublimation, and cleaves to the Alembeck, gather, and dissolve with distilled Rain-water, in the like manner, with a Phiol as before, and by an owl aginous sponge, distil it, repeat this operation six times, always taking fresh distilled water. Lastly, this spirit of Urine brought to the highest purity, in a Phiol hermetically closed, digest in gentle heat of Balneum of dew, for ●teen days, until it be all resolved into a limpid liquor. To which afterwards add an equal weight of Spirit, or Alcohol of Wine, made of Wine itself, and corrected, both which set in a most cold place, and after one or two hours is passed, they will be coagulated to a most white Salt. Which Salt, in a Phiol hermetically closed, by gentle heat of vaporous Balneum, in the space of twenty or thirty days, is converted into a liquor, which carefully keep. Alcohol of Wine from the most rich Wine is drawn forth in this manner. ℞ Rich Wine of Spain or Hungaria, digest it for sometime in Horse-dung, or in stead of that, in Balneo for fourte●n days, afterwards, by a Phial, distil the Spirit, and rectify it often by the same Phial, until it come to a perfect subtlety; mix 2 lib. of this Spirit, with 6 lib. of the same Wine fresh, and distil it: and again, the same quantity of 2 lib. neither more nor lesle, with homogeneal fresh Wine, by distillation draw of, repeating the same labour eight times, always adding fresh Wine, and as often distilling it, this 2 lib. of most strong Alcohol keep for use, in a vessel hermetically closed; for it is a most penetrating subtle Spirit. The remaining Wine keep, for the drawing forth other wi●ey Spirits by distillation. Put this Spirit must be most diligently kept in a vessel hermetically sealed, as aforesaid. See also Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition, page. (y) This was the fault of the Printer, or else the Author hath erred: For it cannot be, when all is in flux the Spirits should ascend, therefore Argilla is mixed therewith, that the Salts may not flow, which, when they flow, are so fixed, that no Spirits can ascend. (z) Or proceed in the same manner, as is above prescribed, in preparation of Spirit of Salt. A more sincere continuation of Aurum potabile. (aa) This solution of Calx of Sol by Oil of Salt, and afterwards expelling the same by Retort, with Spirit of Urine, is not necessary, neither is it sufficiently safe. Therefore we will leave the Author to his own mind, and come to a securer institution of a more genuine preparation. That Calx of Sol, before by extreme reverberation reduced to a persect brown colour, (or dark red) must be dissolved with the Menstruum, first completely perfected from Spirit of Urine, and Spirit of Wine together. It must be dissolved, I say, with gentle heat, and the solution will be read as blood. This solution afterwards, in a vessel hermetically closed, digest for a month. The solution separated from the Feces, and the Menstruum, or dissolving Spirit, abstracted by most gentle heat in Balneo (this Menstruum may afterwards be applied to the same uses, and may so be used, as often as need is, almost perpetualty.) The Gold remains in form of a most read Oil, yielding of itself a delectable odour, resolvable in every liquor; moreover, this Oil may very properly supply the place, and be used in stead of the true Aurum potabile. Likewise, it may be exalted, or rendered more pure, viz. when, the solar spirit, being separated from its Body, the Tincture only in which its most powerful virtue solely consists, is by distillation elevated. Therefore we distil not the Solution of Gold in Balneo, but in Sand in a low vessel, with somewhat more strong fire: for so, after part of the Menstruum, with its remaining part, the Tincture of Sol●t self, passes the Alembeck like blood, leaving in the bottom a black, dry, spongy, and light Earth: but the Menstruum itself, which comes forth with the Tincture of Gold, we separate by Alembeck in Balneo, just blood warm; the Tin●ure remaining in the bottom of the Vessel, we dissolve three times, with most subtle Spirit of Wine, and the same as oft, or oftener, we again separate. This is that Aurum potabile and indeed the very same which is daily used in England, by Doctor Franciscus Antonius Physician of London, indeed it is not the true Philosophic Aurum potabile, for to th●, that of England is many ways inferior, and is quite another thing; nor can that of England sudden a most just 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, of the true Aurum potabile. For this is reduced, and with its body rendered grateful, which from the true Aurum potabile is plainly different. Moreover in Medicinal use, it indeed almost performs the same, which Chemists judge is otherwise to be hoped for from Aurum potabile. Although this act more remissly than the true, yet in ●alted, or astral sanable diseases, it may mediate, though not alike virtually. A Type of Corporeal Aurum potabile. The Fountain of the Universal Menstruum, resolves Substances; or Bodies in the Ternary, that is, consisting of three principles, viz. Mercury, Salt, and Sulphur, of which all, and every individual body, is made. The Mercurial is part of the great Magistery of the Wise, therefore is required to the Composition thereof, and with the other Essential parts in that Magistery by Philosophic Rotation is conjoined, and reduced to one. This Water in preparing the Philosophic Stone, is a famous Specific, yet it also comprchends in itself generality, or universality, for which cause it is called Heaven, receiving in itself the Astrums of all things, that is, their Essences, and distinct Measures 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, which otherwise in Spagirick resolution of Bodies, in the three principles are conspicuous, so as it is a substancified, or essential birth in itself unutterable. For it is the subject of all mutability, attracting to itself, and afterwards enlivening, that is, in action and operation (which is the part of a Philosopher to generate and revive● rendering it powerful and efficacious. The Example of this we have in corporeal or vulgar Gold, which indeed can never be rendered Philosophically potable, unless by this only universal Menstruum, the Gold be reduced to a corroborating faculty. First, A most subtle Calx may be made, and that indeed in the same manner our Author prescribes. Of this Calx, and of the universal Menstruum, or Mercury of Philosophers, ℞ of each a like quantity: Join them in a Cucurbit, the junctures of the Vessels being well closed and luted, distil them with most gentle heat in Balneo, and repouring on the Menstruum, repeat the same distillation once and again. Afterwards add fresh Menstruum, and in a dry Balneo, by Retort urge it more strongly, and together with it, the Calx of Sol will come forth, leaving very few Feces. That which is come forth, in a Pelican, or other Glass hermetically closed, digest in gentle heat of the Sun, or a Hothouse, until the Gold be Philosophically resolved, and from the Menstruum itself, reside in the bottom of the Vessel, and be spontaneously separated, both from the Menstruum, and all wateriness which from the Gold warily removed, dry the Calx very gently, for it is exceeding volatile. Being dried, put it in a proportionable Phiol, that is, such an one, whose fourth part only may be filled with the Calx, this Hermetically sealed, place in a most kindly and gentle heat of Ashes for fourteen days, prudently taking head, lest the Calx of Gold by vehemency of heat ascend, and be sublimed. Afterwards place it in Sand, and keep equal degrees of fire for eight days, till the Gold, like a Bery obscurely read, be at length made most fixed. Of this ℞ ℥ j grinned it exceeding small, pour upon it of most pure Spirit of Wine ʒij. dissolve it in gentle heat, and keep it. If any part of it the first time be undissolved, pour on other Spirit of Wine proportionably, and again dissolve it, and diligently put up all in glass Vessels, and keep them. This is the true Aurum potabile, made of corporeal Gold; its use in Medicine is only ten or eleven drops, mixed with 2 lib. of the best Wine, and of this mixture ℥ j ℥ jss. or ℥ ij. drunk once or twice in a Month, for certain Months to preserve health, and by this means its virtue is Diaphoretic. But in expelling most dangerous diseases, the use hereof must be contempered according to the prudence of a skilful Physician. It is want to operate diversely, expelling what is hurtful, by every Emunctory. (bb) This Solution is read, but he doth not rightly proceed. (cc) Chap. 15. page 391. (dd) It is impossible. (ee) That is reduced to the degree of perfection, and highest purity. (ff) By the benefit of heat in Balneo or of digestion. (gg) The percussive, or fulmlnative force is taken from Gold. (hh) For Horney Silver cannot be otherwise reduced to a corporeity, than by the benefit of Lead. Stomachal Oil of Vitriol of Mars and Venus. The way of preparing Vitriol of Copper and Iron without Corrosiveness. The whole Artifice is, that the Metal (a) be well calcined with Sulphur. ℞ Of Iron or Copperplate (for they are both prepared one way) what quantity you please, cut it into pieces of the magnitude of half a dolor, place them one upon another with pulverisate Sulphur between, over, and under them in a luted Pot, set it in fire of Rotation, (b) at first let the fire not touch the Pot, but leisurely increase it nearer, and nearer, at length make it more strong; so the Sulphur burning, the aforesaid plates will be calcined, which is performed in an hours time: when all are cooled, take our the black coaly matter, which will be like burnt Brass; when beaten fist it, and put it into an open Earthen Glazed Pot, (as is done in preparation of glass of Antimony) stir it diligently from top to bottom, over a fire of Coals, that it may not melt, and the Vitriol be converted (c) to Copper: Stir it with an Iron (d) or Copper (e) Instrument (according to the Vitriol you intent to make) from side to side, when it sticks to the Iron it is enough, and must be taken from the fire. Weigh this Calx of Copper when Pulverisate, and to every pound of it ℞ three Lotones of Sulphur, and put it into an Earthen Pot, keep stirring it over a gentle fire for a quarter of an hour (f): Lastly, the Pot will wax hot, and the Copper be soft like a paste, and stick to the Iron. Let it cool, than beaten and sift it; and again to 1 lib. of it, add three Lotones of Sulphur, and as before calcine it for a quarter of an hour (g). Repeat this labour five, six, or seven times, than the Calcination will be absolute. Note diligently, that the Calx be always well dried, and to every 1 lib. there be precisely taken at lest ℥ jss. of Sulphur. ℞ This Calx of metal ground very small, pour upon it, in a Wooden vessel, very hot water, the Calx will dissolve, and the Water from the Copper, will acquire a blue colour, strain it, when strained by moderate boiling over a fire, evaporate the water, until it appear, as it were, crusted; that which remains set in a cold place, that it may crystallize, so you will have a most excellent blue Vitriol from Copper, but from Iron it will acquire a green colour. The Feces remaining in the bottom of the Water dry, and if not dissolved, again calcine with Sulphur, as before you did, observing the former weight (b), afterwards make a Lixivium, which, when filtered, evaporate; this labour repeat, till the whole calx be converted to a Lixivium. Than put it in an Earthen vessel of Gorlick, or Wallenburge, or in a large Glass Cucurbit, (beware it break not) and 'cause it to evaporate, until it begin to be crusted; set it in a cold place, until the Vitriol of Copper settle to the bottom in streiks, and crystallizeth, being of a sweetish taste (i) pour of the Water, and dry the congealed crystals: The remaining Water again boil a little, set it in a cold place, that it may crystallize, re-iterating the labour till the whole be converted to Vitriol: Also little sticks may be put in, that the Vitriol may the better stick. The Sulphur (k) of them settling to the bottom, keep a part, for its proper use. From these two Vitriols of Iron and Copper, Spirit and Oil, in the vulgar and known way, may Chemically be prepared, of far greater efficacy and virtue, than from common Vitriol pomell. By this means the acid Artificial Fountain is obtained. Here is Esurive Vinegar in this Vitriolate Sulphur prepared without corrosiveness, a perfect Arcanum in cotrobo●ing the languishing Ventricle. See Theophrastus in his Book of Long Lise, and i● lib. of Bohemian-tartar about the end. Virtues and Use of this Oil of Vitriol. Paracelsus (m) calls it the fourth part of Pharmacopolium and to every preparer of Medicives he so commends it, as to serve in stead of an Angular stone, in his Shop. 1. We use six or eight drops in Wine, Water of Mint-crisp, or which is better, in hot fresh Broth: In debilitate cold Stomaches, because it provokes digestion (n). 2. In the Stone and Gravel, in Water of Restharrow. 3. In Suffocation of the Matrix, in Water of Mugwort. 4. In Fevers of the Stomach, Heats, and Thirst, twelve or fifteen drops. In Water of Century, Roses, Rosemary-blossoms, or in Wine. 5. In all diseases of the Head, in Water of Lilies of the Valley, and of Lavender. 6. In the Jaundice fifteen or twenty drops, given to provoke Sweat, in Water of Selandine, it is very efficacious. 7. In the Pest (oh) mixed with Sugar-candy, and Electuary of Iuniper, so also we use it for a preservative of health. 8. Externally in * A ●isease that makes the hairs fall of. No man without dolour recovers health, like a Woman with Child, who without pain cannot be de●ed. Alopecia and Tinea, by anointing, either by itself, or with Water of Selandine, it cures. 9 It takes away all Tetters, Scabs, Itch, and whatsoever evil that is want to cleave to the Skin, the depraved erection of the Yard, and such like. But the anointing is not performed, without great dolour to the Patient, but for a defensive an Opodeldoch must be adhibited. 10. Being mixed with Treacle, and given to provoke Sweat, it restotes such, as are injured by anointing with Quicksilver, and evilly affected Oil of Vitriol. 11. After the body is evacuated, with Treacle or Appropiate Waters, it may be exhibited, almost in all Diseases, for by its Acidity it consumes all putresaction, and by its subtlety removes all Obstructions of the parts. Dose. The way of Exhibition, is a changing (lordship) of its taste to a sharpness. It is given in Water of Sorrel, or other Specific Water; only so many drops as may not set the Teeth on edge, yet so as to the taste it may be rendered gratefully sharp. It must never be used alone, (cue) but with a Vehicle, and that sparingly. I have heard that a certain (r) wicked Chemists by the unseasonable, and immoderate use of this Oil, brought a certain good Man (his Name unknown) to the Grave. When we use this, we always stir it very well with the Vehicle, for otherwise by its ponderousness it sinks to the bottom. Cautions. 1. By reason of its sharpness it profits the languishing Ventricle, in which there is no Choler or Impostimme, otherwise there is a mutual obu●ition, and exceeding heat caused, (therefore in choleric persons the use of this, by reason of the hurt coming the● by must be forborn) as we see in Oil of Bohemian-tartar, and Aqua fortis, which are unrecon●lable each to other: the like reason is in the Liver (s). 2. The use of this Oil must be in a convenient Vehicle, hot, afterwards let the sick co●tain himself in Bed and Sweatman For we see its operation in the great world is not performed in the cold, but in the heat; it is also of like operation in the Microcosm. Moreover, this Oil of Vitriol tinges, (t) with a very fair and durable colour expressed Juices, Of Pallid Roses, Violets, Flowers of Peony, Wild Poppy, Also Extract of Alkerms thou. And Oil of Cloves, if duly mixed with either of these. Sweet Oil (x) of Vitriol, as also that of Antimony touching which, so many glory, nom●n ha● hitherto seen; nor that genuine Vitriolate fixed (y) Sulphur, to which Anodyne, Paracelsus attribute stupendious virtues. Greenish Oil of Vitriol is of admirable virtue in Medicine (z). It may be prepared, if purified Vitriol distilled with most vehement fire, and after extraction, and purification of the Salt from the Caput Mortuum, (which Salt must by no means be further burned, or calcined in the fire) it be circulated with the Salt, in Balneo for a convenient time. This Oil operates variously, viz. by Vomiting, Siege, Urine, and Sweatman Dose six, eight, or twelve drops in convenient liquor. (a) Mars and Venus. (b) To be circulated. (c) Which will be, if the matter melt. (d) If Iron. (e) If Copper. (f) In like manner stirring it. (g) Viz. with addition of fresh Sulphur. (h) To 1 lib. of the Calx, almost three Lotones. (i) Yet Vitriol of Copper will wax more sweet. (k) That Sulphur indeed is not true Sulphur, but is an excrementitious Earth, like Ochre, which hath an emplastic virtue, but commodiously cannot be applied to any other use. It is neither Anodyne, nor Paregorical, nor hath it any other virtue that may be transferred to Medicinal use. pomell There is also another way more compendious, by which Vitriol is made of Venus and Mars but it is Hermaphroditical, and hath the nature of both, viz. of Venus and Mars, for it is made with both, and hath been in use with Basilius Valentinus the Monk. Hermaphroditical Vitriol. First make Oil of Vitriol, in the manner as is above described, in the Spirit of the same and exactly according to that preparation. Of this make some quantity. Than have in readiness very good filing of Iron, not pulverulent, nor rusty, but fresh made: upon them pour the Oil of Vitriol, according to discretion, yet not too much. Add of distilled Rain-water thrice as much, as the quantity of Oil poured on, viz. if the Oil be very sharp, and it presently begin to boil. The whole labour must be begun, and ended in a capacious Cucurbit, and the pouring on the Oil of Vitriol, must be repeated by times, often; leaving it for some time, until it be cool. Afterwards pour it of, and filter it, and you will have a very fair and green liquor, which evaporate to a skinniness, and leave it in a cold place, so you will have a very fair green Vitriol, made of Copper and Iron, sweet, and of admirable virtues. With the filing of Iron, after the first Solution, as also in other subsequent Solutious, go on, in like manner dissolving with Oil of Vitriol, and if need be distilled Rain-water, until the whole may be turned into a liquor, and of it green Vitriol confected. Whence may be made a read Oil, and indeed after the very same manner our Author proposeth. The virtues hereof in Medicine are the same. The use of Hermaphroditick Vitriol. See Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition, page. A famous Stomachical Specific is found in Salt-Armoniack, or Salt-Regis, which is made with Urine and Soot, but first it must be rightly purged, afterwards sublimed, the way of preparation and use, see in Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition page. Of like virtue from Vegetables are the Arcanums of the lesser Century, and Peneroyal Philosophically prepared. (m) In his second Book De Rebus. (n) With Oil of Vitriol, for the Stomach, I familiarly use distihed Spirit of Malmesy, only made of Malmesy, in 2 lib. of which I macerate one handful, or one handful and an half of the herb Peneroyal; of which Essence I exhibit one spoonful, with as many drops of Oil of Vitriol, as are requisite to tender it gratefully sharp, and the desired effect usually follows. oh See the Pestilential Specific. lordship That the Teeth be not stupefied. cue Viz. Internally. razors Thomas Erastus, who with Oil of Vitriol killed a certain Doctor, and Consiliary of the Palatinate. (s) Where Choler is harboured. (t) It is manifest by extracting, Tinctures may be drawn, as in expressed Juices of Roses, and Conserves of the same. (u) It makes it read. (x) Of sweet Oil of Vitriol mention is made above. Of sweet Oil of Antimony. See the Triumphant Chariot of Basil. Valent. (y) Of which above. See also our Treatise of Opium, and Laudanum Opiate, where, how it should be prepared, and exalted into a Noble Laudanum, it is at large discoursed of. (z) Some prepare it per descensum, others per canales, but it answers not the end. This positive way of our Author is most convenient of all. Uterine. Mugwort (a) opens all obstructions of Women. Before, the Menses, and after the Birth, a decoction thereof is used to purge the Matrix, with one or two drops of Oil of Amber. I Elixir Uterine● ℞ Castor one half pound (b). Saffron ℥ ij. (c) Extract a Tincture from both a part, with Spirit of Wine, and separate the Spirit to the remanency of Extracts, to which when mixed, add Extract of Mugwort ℥ iiij. (d) Sa●t of Mother of Pearl ℥ j Distilled Oils (e) of Angelica, Anise, Amber, of each ʒijs. Mix them together, and digest them all for eight days. Use and Dose. Dose of this Elixir ℈ j or ℈ ij. just at the coming of the hysterical fit (f) than the Sick will quickly be healed (g). If for certain Months an equal Dose be used, at the time the Menses are want to flow, the Disease (h) will not return. II A Compounded Powder. Described by Paracelsus (i), made of Lichenes, or Calais Equorum (k), growing in the legs of Horses, it is also most efficacious in Suffocation of the Matrix. The fume of it being taken (pomell) by those afflicted with the Hysterical passion, through a Tunnel (m) wrapped about with Cotton, over a close Chair morning and evening, or at the time of the Fit, it sufficiently expels the most desperate Suffocation of the Matrix: More inwardly, in the mean while, may be given Spirit of Vitriol with Salt of Corals (n), in Water of Melissa and Mugwort. (a) Viz. The read, but the Arcanum thereof is better. (b) Cut very small. (c) Unbeaten. (d) ℥ j of the Arcanum is better. (e) The Oils must first be dissolved in Spirit of Wine, and afterwards added. (f) Of what kind soever. (g) Sweats being by this medicament provoked. (h) The Hysterical disease. (i) De moribus Amentium Cap. 4. Tom. 4. It's Composition is thus. ℞ Of the Warts that grow on the Knees of Horses ℥ j Assa fetida ʒj. Horn of Goats-hoof ʒj. Reduce them to Powder: Of this Powder ℈ j sprinkled upon burning Coals, and the fume thereof received into the genitalss, through a Tunnel, or other convenient Instrument, speedily removes all Suffocations. (k) For so they are called, growing about the inside of the Knees of Horses. From them they are not to be taken, (for that is dangerous,) but they fall of, of themselves, which for the most part is at the same time, when Horses also change their Coat, which usually happens in the Months of February and March, than these are to be gathered. In the middle of these Warts, is found a white bright Matter, which is like the Crystalline humour in the Eye-Horse-keepers say, if these be violently taken away, contractures of the Legs follow. If the fume of this Powder of Warts be so admirably efficacious, that it resists even the most desperate Suffocations of the Matrix, how much more excellent will the Extract of them be, if made after the manner described in Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition, where we treat of Suffocative Laudanum, page. pomell Into the Matrix. (m) Or the Neck of a Retort. (n) O● Quintessence of Pearls, of which above. III Extract of Ox-spleen. Paracelsus (a) in his Archidoxes, in lib. of Mysteries, makes mention of this, that it removes all obstructions of the Spleen, and provokes the Menses. ℞ the Spleen of an Ox, cut it into thin slices, macerate (b) it for certain days in Spirit of Wine, essencified with Myrrh, afterwards dry it in the Air. Proceed in this manner, for otherwise, if you would dry it by itself, it will stink: afterwards with Spirit of Wine extract an Essence, and to tender it more savoury, add, according to discretion some drops of Oil of Angelica (c). Dose ℈ j in appropriate Water. Observation. In provoking the Menses, the usual time wherein they are want to flow in the sick, must be diligently observed, for than for the most part pain is want to be about the Reinss and Loins, and so by helping nature, the Remedy will operate more efficaciously. (a) Lib. 7. Tom. 6. page 82. In Specific of the Matrix. (b) It needs not, for it may presently be dried in an Oven. (c) Extract of Bullocks-liver is better, which is thus made. Extract of Bullocks-liver. ℞ The Liver of a young Bullock, cut it into small thin pieces, dry them in an Oven, and reduce them to powder, add adust Wine, distilled from the gross Feces, and with it extract the more subtle substance of the Liver, as much as can be extracted; when no more extraction can be made, dry the powder of the Liver, as before; and the second time, with Spirit of Wine, as before, extract it, and this labour repeat also the third time; conjoin all the extractions, and by distillation reduce them to a certain consistency; than add the proper Salt, extracted from the Caput Mortuum of the Liver, with distilled Water, and mix them. The use of this is the same, as of the extract of Ox-spleen; but far more ready and expeditious. Dose ℈ j in Water of Mugwort, Savine, Sage, and other appropriate Waters. IV. Salt of Tin. ℞ Ashes of Tin, prepared in an open fire, without sophistication from it, not with Water, (as by vulgar descriptions is vainly taught) but with distilled Vinegar, extract a Salt, which afterwards by filtering, and with most gentle heat in Balneo, separate from the Salt, and seven times edulcorate it with Rain-water (a). Virtues and Use. It is a secret and most efficacious in Suffocation, the Navel being anointed hot therewith: As soon as the Matrix perceives the heat, it is presently settled in its own place, nor doth it afterwards any more remove. Dose, three grains, three or four Mornings together in Water of Mugwort, or other cordial Waters. A singular Water, in which the aforesaid Salt is want to be exhibited, to such as are afflicted with Hysterical Passions. ℞ Root of Dittany ℥ i Seed of Daucus ℥ j Choice Cinnamon, Cassia lignea, Melissa, of each ℈ ij. Oriental Crocus ℈ j Fresh Castor ℈ jss. From all these mixed make a powder, pour upon it of Water of Rue 2 lib. and a half. Let them stand four days in Infusion; distil it in Balneo, and keep it for use. In one spoonful of this Water bloodwarm, is given three grains of the Salt, three or four mornings, upon an empty stomach, the Patient fasting three hours after. (a) Than dissolve it into a Liquor per deliquium. Liquor of Tin. Crystals of Tin for the aforesaid use, against Suffocation of the Matrix, and other evils, may be made more excellently in the following manner. ℞ English Tin, dissolve it in Aqua fortis, which is made of Nitre, and Alum, and the Tin a little after the pouring on the Aqua fortis, will appear in the bottom like a white Calx. This Calx dry, and in a Cucurbit, with pots placed upon it, as is want to be done in subliming white Flowers of Antimony, sublime it, and so the Spirit of the Tin will be elevated in the form of most white powder, or of fine flower. This powder dissolve in distilled Vinegar, and extract it for three days, daily stirring it twice, or oftener. The Solution, and extraction often repeat, still pouring on fresh Spirit of Vinegar. Lastly, in Balneo distil of the Vinegar to a dryness. What remains extract with Spirit of Wine, not otherwise than as before was done with Vinegar. Separate the Spirit of Wine to a moderate consistency, and set what remains in a moist place, that it may crystallize, which Crystals afterwards per deliquium resolve into a Liquor. This Liquor is otherwise profitable for the French-sickness, all fetid Ulcers, Fistulas, Canker, Wolf, Noli me tangere, and other grievous diseases, it cures, from one drop to two, or three at most, the Dose being often repeated. In those of ripe age it vehemently, and largely moves the Belly. Febrile. If the Fever (a) arise from Mercurials (b), they are abstemious. If from Sulphur, they Vomit what they eat. If from the proper Salt, they have an inordinate appetite (c). If from the Liver, the thirst is vehement, which is cured with Laudanum (d). If from the Stomach, they are exceeding slothful, yet without thirst, they smell what they conceit: This is cured with Coralline (e). First, A purgation (f) must be appointed with mineral Turbith, or Panchymagogon, or white Flowers of Antimony. The peccant humour being removed afrerward exhibit this following powder. ℞ The long Shells of Shell-fish, which are found nigh to the Shore of Fishponds and Lakes, pour upon them Vinegar prepared of Wine, let them stand for a night, than the filth will be extracted, which diligently shave of with Iron instruments, used by Goldsmiths for such purposes, afterwards by calcining the long s●ells to allies reduce them to a whiteness, and than into a fine powder (g). Use and Dose of the Powder. Dose ℈ ij. in the time (h) of the fit, in a draught of hot Beer, with a little fresh Butter. This is seldom taken twice, or the third time, because the first draught for the most part cures by sweat, therefore after the taking, the Sick should be laid to sweated in Bed. Note, That Medicaments, according to the mind of Paracelsus, may safely be exhibited, in Fevers, just in the time of the fit, as a little before, that they may operate together with the fit. ℞ Oil of Vitriol ℈ j Salt of Wormwood (i) ℈ jss. Water of Succory ℥ j mix them. After the taking of this draught, let the Patient be well covered in Bed, expecting sweat, it expels all Fevers (k). To the strong this Potion is given whole: To the weaker in the following Dose. ℞ Oil of Vitriol ℈ ss. Salt of Wormwood ℈ j Water of Succory ℥ j mix them. (a) The form of a Fever is in Sulphur, or in the heat of Sulphur. The Quotidian is in the Stomach, the Tertian resides in the Liver. (b) Excrements. (c) Sodam den God. (d) Opiate. (e) Arcanum. (f) Purgations in Fevers are necessary. Nor indeed, can the peccant Matter be any way more commodiously exterminated, than by purgations. Beside those Catharticks described by our Author, those above by me alleged, are of admirable use, as Aqua-bened. And the Ant monial Febrile Pills, taken before the assault of the sit, as soon as there is any sign of its beginning to approach. It wonderfully exhausts the Mineras of Fevers, and other Symptoms. See Practica Chymiatrica, page. A principal Specific in Tertian Fevers, is the compounded Water of Aunts, which see in Practica Chymiat. page. In the mean while, it is the part of a prudent Physician, diligently to consider, whether the Patient be disposed to Vomiting, and whether the sickly cause of the Fever may be expelled by Vomiting; and also whither the strength of the Patient can bear it; if not, he must have recourse to other more mitigative and convenient. Among Febrible Specificks, Salt Ammoniack, well cleansed and prepared, obtains not the lowest place, of which a little after the Fit, six or nine grains being exhibited, in the Arcanum of the lesser Century, or in a Decection of Succory, after universals before used, if hereby sweated be largely provoked, the Fever is certainly removed and expelled. The same Dose may be reiterated, if the first or second time the desired end be not answered. See the preparation hereof in Practica Chymiatrica, page. (g) Some use these shells purged from all filth, and made transparent, all mucilagenousness being wholly taken away, without any other calcination, reduce them to powder, and keep it for use. (h) But not unless in the strong, for the weak cannot bear it. A singular Water, in which the aforesaid Salt is want to be exhibited, to such as are afflicted with Hysterical Passions. ℞ Root of Dittany ℥ i Seed of Daucus ℥ j Choice Cinnamon, Cassia lignea, Melissa, of each ℈ ij. Oriental Crocus ℈ j Fresh Castor ℈ jss. From all these mixed make a powder, pour upon it of Water of Rue 2 lib. and a half. Let them stand four days in Infusion; distil it in Balneo, and keep it for use. In one spoonful of this Water bloodwarm, is given three grains of the Salt, three or four mornings, upon an empty stomach, the Patient fasting three hours after. (a) Than dissolve it into a Liquor per deliquium. Liquor of Tin. Crystals of Tin for the aforesaid use, against Suffocation of the Matrix, and other evils, may be made more excellently in the following manner. ℞ English Tin, dissolve it in Aqua fortis, which is made of Nitre, and Alum, and the Tin a little after the pouring on the Aqua fortis, will appear in the bottom like a white Calx. This Calx dry, and in a Cucurbit, with pots placed upon it, as is want to be done in subliming white Flowers of Antimony, sublime it, and so the Spirit of the Tin will be elevated in the form of most white powder, or of fine flower. This powder dissolve in distilled Vinegar, and extract it for three days, daily stirring it twice, or oftener. The Solution, and extraction often repeat, still pouring on fresh Spirit of Vinegar. Lastly, in Balneo distil of the Vinegar to a dryness. What remains extract with Spirit of Wine, not otherwise than as before was done with Vinegar. Separate the Spirit of Wine to a moderate consistency, and set what remains in a moist place, that it may crystallize, which Crystals afterwards per deliquium resolve into a Liquor. This Liquor is otherwise profitable for the French-sickness, all fetid Ulcers, Fistulas, Canker, Wolf, Noli me tangere, and other grievous diseases, it cures, from one drop to two, or three at most, the Dose being often repeated. In those of ripe age it vehemently, and largely moves the Belly. Febrile. If the Fever (a) arise from Mercurials (b), they are abstemious. If from Sulphur, they Vomit what they eat. If from the proper Salt, they have an inordinate appetite (c). If from the Liver, the thirst is vehement, which is cured with Laudanum (d). If from the Stomach, they are exceeding slothful, yet without thirst, they smell what they conceit: This is cured with Coralline (e). First, A purgation (f) must be appointed with mineral Turbith, or Panchymagogon, or white Flowers of Antimony. The peccant humour being removed afterwards exhibit this following powder. ℞ The long Shells of Shell-fish, which are found nigh to the Shore of Fishponds and Lakes, pour upon them Vinegar prepared of Wine, let them stand for a night, than the filth will be extracted, which diligently shave of with Iron instruments, used by Goldsmiths for such purposes, afterwards by calcining the long shells to ashes, reduce them to a whiteness, and than into a fine powder (g). Use and Dose of the Powder. Dose ℈ ij. in the time (h) of the fit, in a draught of hot Beer, with a little fresh Butter. This is seldom taken twice, or the third time, because the first draught for the most part cures by sweat, therefore after the taking, the Sick should be laid to sweated in Bed. Note, That Medicaments, according to the mind of Paracelsus, may safely be exhibited, in Fevers, just in the time of the fit, as a little before, that they may operate together with the fit. ℞ Oil of Vitriol ℈ j Salt of Wormwood (i) ℈ jss. Water of Succory ℥ j mix them. After the taking of this draught, let the Patient be well covered in Bed, expecting sweat, it expels all Fevers (k). To the strong this Potion is given whole: To the weaker in the following Dose. ℞ Oil of Vitriol ℈ ss. Salt of Wormwood ℈ j Water of Succory ℥ j mix them. (a) The form of a Fever is in Sulphur, or in the heat of Sulphur. The Quotidian is in the Stomach, the Tertian resides in the Liver. (b) Excrements. (c) Sodam den God. (d) Opiate. (e) Arcanum. (f) Purgations in Fevers are necessary. Nor indeed, can the peccant Matter be any way more commodiously exterminated, than by purgations. Beside those Catharticks described by our Author, those above by me alleged, are of admirable use, as Aqua-bened. And the Ant monial Febrile Pills, taken before the assault of the fit, as soon as there is any sign of its beginning to approach. It wonderfully exhausts the Mineras of Fevers, and other Symptoms. See Practica Chymiatrica, page. A principal Specific in Tertian Fevers, is the compounded Water of Aunts, which see in Practica Chymiat. page. In the mean while, it is the part of a prudent Physician, diligently to consider, whether the Patient be disposed to Vomiting, and whether the sickly cause of the Fever may be expelled by Vomiting; and also whither the strength of the Patient can bear it; if not, he must have recourse to other more mitigative and convenient. Among Febrible Specificks, Salt Ammoniack, well cleansed and prepared, obtains not the lowest place, of which a little after the Fit, six or nine grains being exhibited, in the Arcanum of the lesser Century, or in a Decoction of Succory, after universals before used, if hereby sweated be largely provoked, the Fever is certainly removed and expelled. The same Dose may be reiterated, if the first or second time the desired end be not answered. See the preparation hereof in Practica Chymiatrica, page. (g) Some use these shells purged from all filth, and made transparent, all mucilagenousness being wholly taken away, without any other calcination, reduce them to powder, and keep it for use. (h) But not unless in the strong, for the weak cannot bear it. (i) Or Spirit of Salt of Wormwood ℈ ss. to fifteen grains. (k) The head of a Serpent hung about the Neck before the fit, in intermitting Fevers, is an approved Remedy; also powder of Serpents may be given. See Practica Chymiatrica, page. In quartans Avenzoar commends the use of Peach-kernels. Gaunerius a decoction of ●es. I have exhibited beth, with great success, saith Crato Epistle 203. Pestilential. Pestilential Elixir. SInce the P●st (a) is the anger, and peculiar judgement of God, after reconciliation to God, and our Neighbour, and the emendation of Life, the following Medicines may commodiously be used. ℞ Flowers of Sulphur spagirically prepared (as a little after is described, ℥ iij. pour upon them Oil of Iuniper (b) berries in Balneo first rectified, till they be covered four fingers, (in the same manner Balsam of Sulphur may be made, with Spirit of Turpentine, (c) the Tincture is afterwards extracted with Spirit of Wine, for Asthmatical Affects) Oil of Amber, by three times rectification in Balneo, freed from its vehemency of odour, a fourth part (d) of the quantity of Oil of Juniper-berries poured on; set these in a fire of Ashes or sand, often stirring them, that the Flowers of Sulphur may gently, without adustion, be dissolved and melt. Than ℞ of Venice-treacle 1 lib. from which, with the best Spirit of Wine, extract a Tincture, which, from the Spirit of Wine separated, keep a part; with the same Spirit of Wine extract Roots of Elecampane, Angelica, and Juniper-berries bruised and mixed, of each ℥ iij. and the Tincture from the Spirit of Wine separated in Balneo, mix with the Tincture of Treacle; than pour on the Oils of Iuniper and Amber essencified, with Flowers of Sulphur, and first filtered through Book-paper; circulate all together over a most gentle heat of Ashes for four days. This performed, you will have a Secret, which in the Pest, and Epidemical diseases, by the blessing of God is want miraculously to show its Effects. Virtues, Use, and Dose. In the Pest it is a preservative and curative. Dose one or two drops in Wine or Vinegar every morning; or for several weeks, eight or ten drops taken once a week, to provoke Sweat upon an empty Stomach. It preserves from putrefaction, and leaves no impurity in the body. If the Patient be already infected with the Pest, let him as soon as he is assaulted, take from ℈ j to ℈ ij. in Wine, Vinegar of Rue, or other appropriate liquor, and Sweated, this powerfully expels the venom from the Body. (a) In curing the Pest, of Divine Anger the most severe Scourge, no Man hath at any time been so happy, nor durst to glory, that he of himself was able to expel it with a Specific, or Appropriate Medicine. All endeavours of the Physician therein, if God permit not, are deficient and vain, what mitigation soever of the Pest be thereby made, it is not efficacious enough to preserve life. Although by divers, many, and various exquisite Medicines are produced, confirmed both by Reason and Experience; yet they are here imperfect, and oftentimes of no virtue or power. Yea, even the Magistery of the wife itself, against this most pernicious Malignant Lues, possesseth not a sufficiency of strength, but fails, and becomes as it were useless. So much is hereby manifest, that we have reason to judge, that an infallible Specific, or Appropriate particular Medicine, cannot be promised by anyone, and do rather believe, the atoms of Infection may be seen flying in the Air, and this not from se● immaginary delusions, but really from the Sertes of truth itself. Whatsoever Pest●al Medicaments are proposed by our Author, and also by me, must necessarily be censured with the same censure; they may sometimes profit, but can scarcely be esteemed general. In the year 1611. in that grievous Pestilence at Hassia, and the Neighbouring parts, my Pestilential-water, seasonably taken, did much help. The Composition thereof I have ingeniously taught in Practica Chymiatrica, page. And in my German Treatise, set forth in the year 1623. Of like virtue is compounded Oil of Camphire, especially that which is made with Oil of Cloves, and Salt of Wormwood, which 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 gratia, is added by me at the end of my Commentaries. Here to also may be referred Elixir Proprietatis of Paracelsus. Solar Bezoar, Transparent Gold, Panacea of Sulphur of Antimony. (b) In Balneo rectified ℥ viij. (c) Rather with Oil of Anise. (d) ℥ ij. ʒij. Flowers of Sulphur. The use of Crude Sulphur in Medicine aught not to be admitted, unless that may be had, which is found in Ours, and is called Scissile (a), by nature purified, which with Flowers of Sulphur, prepared by Art, is of equal virtue. For as here by artificial, so there by natural fire, the more pure part of the Sulphur is elevated to higher places, and so must needs by reason be judged better digested; therefore when Scissile is at hand it may be used instead of the Flowers: But because nature seldom supplies us with abundance of Scissile, Chemical Physicians began to think of an Artifice, whereby in defect thereof, they might be supplied. In the Fields of Cracovia (b) in Polonia, it is found cleansed with wondered Artifice of Nature; and once with desire I saw it in the Kingdom of Naples, near the Sulphurous Pits, where the Sulphurous Mountain perpetually burns. The Sulphur in that place, is want to sweated out of the Stones like Dew; that flower is most sweet, of which, if a true Spagirick Artificer could have abundance, from it he might draw a Magisterial Chemical Medicament. The Sulphur that is there made, may afterwards by the force of fire, be throughly purged from the Stones and Earth (c). Near Salisburge, in the Coppermines, where they boil Vitriol, from the Minera, by Assation, as they call it, the Sulphur is want to fly from the Minera, which afterwards sticks in the Chimney like fine flower, which Chimney is therefore studiously built to receive and retain that fume. This Flower of Sulphur is well purified, and being Sublimed from the Minera of Vitriol, it retains in itself a certain sharpness. Therefore this, in defect of flowers Chemically prepared, may very commodiously be used, as I have often found by Experience. ℞ Of most yellow Sulphur (for that which is of a read colour, hath much of Arsenic, (d) Realgar in it, and for Medicine aught not to be used) one pound, Salt-fuse half a pound; make the Salt first flow in a Crucible, than pour it out, and cool it upon a Marbel or in a Mortar of Ungarick Vitriol purified, and calcined half a pound pulverisate, and mix these together, put them in a glass Cucurbit, (with a convenient Neck not too capacious) with Argilla beaten very small, put on a high and large Alembeck, with a Recipient annexed, place it in Ashes or Sand, yet take heed it be not encompassed too high with Sand, lest the superior part waxing hot cause the flowers to melt, and when you suffer it to cool, you will difficultly take of the Alembeck, unless with a live coal you melt the congealed matter. If the Head be well fitted, it need not be Luted, if you will you may passed a little paper round about. These things thus performed, begin to distil at first with gentle fire, after three hours the Phlegm will begin to come forth, and so continued four or five hours. The fire must be gradually increased with great coals, that the vessel (e) wherein the Sand is contained may be read hot, If the fire be continued, so as the Sulphur in the Alembeck seem to flow, than it will quickly be Sublimed; yet the fire must not be excessive, for so it will not ascend of a yellow colour, but black. The flowers elevated in the Alembeck, may soon be taken out, if round about paper be held, while the Alembeck is lifted up, to prevent the flowers falling into the Sand, if at the same time the Cucurbit be very hot; without delay cover the Orifice thereof, lest the Sulphur by the ingress of Air, as is often want, be fired. The flowers taken out of the Alembeck put it on again, and continued the fire ten hours. After the sublimation is ended, when all are cooled, and the Alembeck removed, take out the flowers, and mix them with the former. The Caput Mortuum, in every sublimation, will be porous and light, being sprinkled upon hot coals, it will not at all bourn, which is a sign it is deprived of all virtue. These flowers mix with new Salt, and Vitriol, observing the former proportion, and proceed in sublimation altogether, as the first time, which the oftener it is done, the more subtle will the flowers be, and be made more and more pure. The third time do in like manner, yet you will have fewer flowers, for from three pound thrice sublimate, you will have but ℥ xx. In this third Repetition it will be expedient to desist, not only because it is much diminished, but because the profitable parts of Sulphur are apt to fix themselves. One half of these Flowers, mixed with the following Gums, reduced to most fire powder, keep for use, as Paracelsus (f) adviseth, in lib. Paragraph. & lib. de Nature. in lib. & cap. of Sulphur. ℞ Of the simple Flowers of Sulphur thrice elevated, ℥ jss. Choice Myrrh, ʒj. Aloes Epatick, ℈ j Saffron xv. grains. Terra Sigillata ℈ i Sugara sufficient quantity, dissolved in Rose or Pectoral-water, make a Mass, of which Rotula's may be form. The other part in the following manner Sublime, although there be some who think Gums in Sublimation will be burnt: The Elevation may be gently made without Adustion. ℞ Therefore of the said Flowers one pound and a half. Colchothar, ℥ vj. Salt fuse ʒv. Myrrh of Alexandria. Frankincense, of each ℥ iij. Aloes first purified with juice of Citron, ℥ iiij. Mastich, ℥ iij. Saffron, ℥ ss. All beaten together, and well mixed, put into the former (g) vessel, if it be whole, or into a new one, adjoining an Alembeck, set it in a Furnace (h) and put under fire, as was done the first time; after twelve hours take out the Flowers which ascend into the Alembeck; again, put on the Alembeck, and continued the fire for other twelve hours. Note. If you put in too much matter at one time, than it will burn, the depth of three or four singers is enough. Than from one pound you may have ℥ xij. of Flowers, if you have lesle, put on the Alembeck again, and continued the fire for other twelve hours. The Waters distilled from either of the Sublimations, as well of the simple as compounded Flowers of Sulphur, gather in a Recipient, for that purpose annexed, and keep a part, these afterwards rectified in a boiling Balneo, mix with that Water, which is extracted from the last compounded Flowers; it needs not any rectification, by reason of the Gums, it is of a milky colour, and sharp taste: These must be gathered a part, that they be not mixed with the dark coloured Oil, which is want to follow. This Water is called Ens, or Milk of Balsam, of the same use as the Flowers. In the Pest, Fevers, Pleurisic, Colic, Affects of the Lights, Obstructions of the Liver. Dose, according to the nature of the Sick, and judgement of the Physician. Virtues, Use, and Dose of Flowers of Sulphur. 1. In the Pest it is a principal curative and preservative, for it resists the impression, and preserves from putrefaction; with extract of Elecampane (k), it operates in time of Infection almost to a miracle. Doseʒj. in Water of Carduus bened, or in ℥ j of Syrup of Citron, and ℥ ij. of Water of Melissa pomell. This draught preserves and cures without any other Medicine, as 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, the Pest, Pleresie, all putrefactions and imposthumes. 2. It's daily use is 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of all Diseases, with accidents, and a conservative of nature and health. 3. It is given in all Diseases, that have great need of drying. 4. It causeth sweat in Lues-venerea (m). 5. In all Affects of the Lights, in the Asthma, Cough newly taken, and inveterate. In pectoral Catarths, Phlegmes, etc. 6. In the Pleurisy. 7. In the Colic. 8. In imposthumes and putrefactions of the body. 9 In all Fevers it preserves, takes away all Febrile impurities, and the more light peripneumonick affects, safely and suddenly. 10. It is a preservative also in the Epilepsy (n). 11. It's a conservative of Wine, if mixed there with, it hinders generation of the Stone. Doseʒj. to the robust, to the younger soft, ʒss. For preservation, eight or ten grains are given. The Flowers may also be mixed with Sugar, and with Dragacant, dissolved in Pectoral-water, and made up in Tablets. Caution. The Oil and sublimate Flowers of Sulphur, must not rashly be exhibited to Women with Child, because they provoke the Menses. (a) Federschwefel. (b) I have sublimed Sulphur of Cracovia, with fixed Nitre, the Flowers were by edulcoration whitish, the Nitre sustained the fire two hours it was so fixed. (c) Sometimes. (d) By reason of permixtion of adjacent veins of Arsenick-mines, or their pernicious vapour. (e) Capell or Catinus. (f) Tom 3. page 174. (g) Viz. From which the Flowers at first were sublimed. (h) Of Sand. (i) Astrale. (k) Which is very powerful in the Pest. Dose from ℈ j to ʒj. pomell Of Meadow-sweet. (m) And in all diseases. (n) In a conventent Vehicle. Treacle Water. ℞ Venice Treacle, ℥ v. Read Mirth of Alexandria, ℥ ijss. Choice Cinnamon, (a) Oriental Crocus whole, of each ℥ ss. Camphor, ʒij. Pour on them the best Spirit of Wine, exceedingly well rectified, (or, if it be at hand, that which is prepared of the Seeds, or Roots of Angelica, for it is more efficacious) till they be covered three or four fingers, and in a glass well closed, with gentle heat of Ashes extract a Tincture; by inclination remove the tinged Spirit, and pour on fresh Spirit, so long as till it will yield no more Tincture. The tinged Spirits afterwards abstract to a mediocrity, let the residue remain with the extracted Essence, to which add ℥ vj. of Spirit of Bohemian-tartar, and so circulate and digest them together for eight or fourteen days. Virtues, Use, and Dose. 1. In the Pest it is of principal use, and of this the Infected in twelve hours (b) must take one spoonful, in three spoonfuls of the best Wine (c), and sweated three hours, after the taking this Potion, the Patient must abstain from meat and drink at lest six hours. 2. It purgeth the Head, Breast, and all the principal Members of the Body, and if with impurity they be contaminated, it removes the evil, and reduces them to their pristine and natural state, and preserves them so, as afterwards they may not easily be hurt. 3. It very well helps (d) such as have been anointed with Quicksilver, (e) for by its penetration it searches all the Nerves, Muscles, and Marrow, and whatsoever evil it finds it corrects and expels. 4. In rectification of the blood (f) Lues Venerea (g) Putrefaction (h), Worms (i), Prickings of the sides (k), Palpitation of the Heart pomell, Fevers (m), Jaundice (n). Also it may be mixed with other Diaphoreticks oh. Dose, from half a spoonful, to one spoonful, in (lordship) Appropriate Water, in a draught of Wine, Water of Melissa, or Cardu-bened. (a) Or of Cassia-lignea. The difference between Cinnamon and Cassia is; Cassia in breaking hath no strings, but Cinnamon many. (b) Viz. from the first infection. (c) Or Spirit of Wine. (d) Spirit of Vitriol being added, as much as is needful. (e) In Lues-venerea, or the most contumacious Scab. (f) In Water of Succory. (g) In a decoction of Guaiacum, or Water of Arsmart. (h) In Water of Coltsfoot. (i) In Water of Tansy, of flowers of Peaches. (k) Viz. of the superior parts, especially caused by coagulated bloods in Water of Chervil. pomell In Water of Melissa. (m) In Water of Tobacco, or other Water. (n) In Water of white Whorehound. oh As Diaphoretick Antimony. lordship In wounds, especially with Shot, to prevent Convulsions, and correct other accidents of wounds, it is of singular use. See Wurtzius lib. 3. chap. 17. of accidents of wounds, at the end. ●exton of Paracelsus (a). I The form of the Instrument. medical implement medical implement medical implement (a) Others read Xenzethon, Zenexton of Paracelsus lib. 2. de Peste cap. 4. Hydrargyry, or Quicksilver is a Pagoick Amulet, (as it is called) being enclosed in a Filberd-nut, and hung about the Neck. This hath a Magnetic attractive virtue, it attracts to itself the Pe●lential venom, as a certain homogeneal thing, yet not so, as by its attracting the venom, it should tender it more obnoxious to the body, for by this attraction the venonate humour is dissipated. The same is affirmed of Arsenic, which kind of Amulet was first invented by Jacob Carpensis, and by others afterwards enlarged and approved of. With the same Amulet adrian the sixth chief Bishop of Rome, was delivered from a most grievous Peslilence, a Fallopins, Montanus, Heurnius and Crato say. (b) In Scorpio conjoined, which is in the Month of October, the second or third day. A Mass for making of constellate Annulets or Pentacles. ℞ Of Toads (a) well dried in the Air, and heat of the Sun, and in the open Air (b) pulverifate, (artificially beaten with a Pestle, stopping your Nostrils (c), or turning away your Head) ℥ ij. Note, Unless they be well, and quickly dried, they stink, and are difficultly beaten. Eighteen Toads yield ℥ ij. of powder. Zenith (d) of young Maidens, as much as can be got. White Crystalline Arsenic (e). Read Arsenic, or Auripigment ℥ ss. of each. Root of Dittany, Tormenttl, of each ʒiij. Pearls not bored ʒj. Corals, Fragments of Oriental Hyacinth, Oriental Emeralds, of each ʒss. Oriental Crocus ℈ ij. By reason of its odour, some grains of Musk or Amber may be added. Pulverisate all these most subtly, afterwards dissolve Tragacant in Water of Roses, till it be like a mucilage, with which impaste the powders, and form them (the Sun and Moon being in Scorpio, or at lest the Moon) into round Pentacles, and imprint them with the former two Seals, engraven under the same influences. Or if you had rather, make Scutums, having the form of the Heart, afterwards dry them sew them up in read Silk, and hung them to the region of the Heart, between the Shirt, and other garments. Use. Externally it is hung about the Neck with a silk ribbon, the Shirt being between, to the Region of the Heart. It not only preserves from the Pestilence, but hinders whereby the body is the lesle infected with Venoms, or Astrale Diseases; it attracts the venom from within, and externally consumes it. Zenexton for Rich and Noble People. II The form of the Instrument. part of an instrument for administering medicine part of an instrument for adminsitering medicine (a) Whole without any pricking. (b) In the month of July. (c) It needs not. For the Toad hath venom only in the humours. A Toad dried or burnt, is a great secret in the most desperate Dropsy. (d) The first menstruous blood. (e) To prepare this Mass, some only use read and white Arsenic, with Tragacant dissolved in Water of Roses, and so made up into Pastils. Others further add to ℥ ss. of either Arsenic, root of Angelica, Wormseed, Dittany, Saffron, of each ℈ j and with Tragacant make them up into pastils. But where are many ingredients, there is also much error. Other Zenextons. Besides the Annulets or Periaptons', to be worn about the Neck in time of Pestilence, described by our Author, there are very many other, which indeed change not the kind or matter, yet in preparation are different from them. Such is the exquisite artifice of human ingenuity, that it changeth the same things into divers figures, thereby demonstrating the nobility thereof. Quicksilver in a Filberd-nut cut open, and afterwards exactly closed, and hung about the Neck, hath obtained a principal name of a Periapton, afterwards Arsenic in the same fence related, and first used, as is above expressed. Both of which may, keeping the same matter, be reduced into a more apt form, of which we shall here treat, and first of Mercury. Mercurial Zenexton. ℞ Mercurius viv. one pound. Ungarick Vitriol, Common Salt, of each ℥ iiij. Green-brass or Verdegrease half a pound. Boil these in Wine-vinegar, or Water, in a new Iron Pan, always gently stirring it with a Wooden Spatula, until the Vinegar, or Water, be changed to a reddish colour, and the Mass of the ingredients be like a Poultis. This Mass, rejecting the liquor, dry warily, and the remaining Mercury strain through a linen cloth, as much as you can get to pass through: The Mass remaining in the linen, spread upon a clean Oaken-board well planed, like as a Plaster is spread, but with some convenient thickness, and immediately impress it with a constellated Seal, also, if you please, you may observe the time of Luna's ingress into Scorpio. The figures impressed, separate one from another by cutting them round with a Knife, or with a peculiar circulate Instrument, made for such purposes, that the figures so cut may be like money, and leave them upon the board for one night. In the mean time the Mercury will be coagulated and hardened, that when removed from the board, it will sound like metal. These sealed moneys keep for use, which is thus, put each of them into read Silk, and as the usual manner is, let them be worn about the Neck. If in succeeding time, the read Silk be changed into a blue colour, take it of presently, and burn it in a clear fire; but wrap the same Tablet in fresh read Silk, and again hung it about the Neck, and afterwards observe its change of colour. For it is found by experience, that in time of Pestilence, or other Epidemical Diseases, as often as the read Silk, in which these Tablets are put, is seen to change its colour, Venom is indeed attracted, but not quite consumed; therefore, lest its abundance should hurt the body, the burning of the Silk, contaminated with venom, is found out; which in the use of this Periapton, must most diligently be observed. Zenexton Arsenical. Arsenic mixed with other Mineral Species, as well as Mercury, in a double manner may be reduced otherwise into forms. The first whereof is thus, ℞ Red Arsenic, Crude Mercury, of each half a pound. Auripigment, Crude Sulphur, of each ℥ iiij. First mix the Mercary with the Sulphur in this manner. Melt the Sulphur in a Pot with gentle fire, afterwards in the same, always stirring it, mix the Crude Mercury, until it was black, and the Mercury be wholly consumed in the Sulphur. Than grinned the Mass, and mix it well with the other species; all these in a Cucurbit, with Alembeck aptly fitted, sublime in the usual manner, and the parts by sublimation elevated, will be of an excellent read colour; gather all the sublimate, and rejecting the Feces, reduce it to powder, which with Tragacant dissolved in Rose-water, make up in Tablets; these in the accustomed manner sealed, in Sindon or other Silk, must be worn about the N●k, not neglecting to observe what is mentioned in coagulated Mercury. Arsenical Magnet. The latter form of preparing Arsenic into a Periapton, is thus. ℞ Crystalline Arsenic, Yellow Su phur, Crude Antimony, of each ℥ iij. These all Subtly Pulverisate and mixed put into an Earthen Vessel and over a gentle fire m●e it leisurely melt, yet beware of the fume; keep stirring it with an ●ro● Spitula, until it be ductible like to Turpentine, and of a dark read colour. After all are cooled, the matter will wax hard like pitch, but before this be from the matter, while it is soft, with your hands moistened, with Oil of Roses, form Cakes or Tablers, w● being hung in Silk about the Neck, do in like manner preserve from in●ection. (Note, The fume must carefully be avoided, because from the Arsenic it is venomous.) This need not be seared, although it be compounded of pernicious venoms, for the Sulphur mitigates the virulency, both of the Antimony and Arsenic, and disposes them to a more beneficial nature and property. Moreover, from this Composition is made a famous potential C●ustick, which causeth no Inflammation, but without dolour corrodes the Skin. From it is also made a most excellent attractive Plaster in the Pest, which Imposthumes and Carbuncles, doth most speedily ripen, breaks them, and exceeding powerfully attracts the venom, In like manner, being for two or three days applied to putrid and venomous Ulcers, that easily admit not of cure, it attracts the venom to the superficies of the Ulcer, and condenses it into a very black and putrid Escara, which supplied with fresh Butter, or Oil of Roses, is speedily removed, the bottom under the Ulcer being jest read and clear. The Composition of the Plaster is thus, A Plaster of Arsenical Magnet. ℞ xGums of Serapinum, Ammoniack, Galbanum, of each ℥ iij. Dissolve these in a sufficient quantity of Vinegar of Squills, afterwards express them through a linen Cloth, and by boiling thicken them, and keep them. Than ℞ Of Wax, The best Turpentine, of each ℥ iiij. The aforesaid compounded powder ℥ iij. Oil of Amber ℥ ij. Mix the Waxand Turpentine with gentle heat, when removed from the fire stir it well, that it may be reduced to the consistency of an Ointment, afterwards add the strained and dissolved Gums, with the Powder and Oil, which again by stirring diligently mix, afterwards make it up in Rolls, and in Bladders, anointed with Oil of Scorpions, reserve them for use. See Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition at Lipsiensis, page. Podagrick. The Gout beginning, and not contracted, according to Severinus (a), with one Unguent or Balsam may be cured, with the admixtion of such things, as resolve, mitigate, and corroborated. The confirmed Gout, which hath Roots difficultly resolvible, placed either in the Blood, or in the Flesh, or else in Synovy itself, cannot be cured with external resolving, mitigating, and corroborating Balsams only. Therefore Podagrical Purgations must be adjoined, and mundefying remedies, Diaphoreticks, Diuretics, Consumptions, and perfect Ablations, by moistning and insensible transpirations, are to be appointed. Podagrical and consent meous Evacuations are added (b) by us. Paracelsw (c) saith three things are required to the Cure of the Gout, viz. Resolving, Mitigating and Corroborating (d). Among Resolving, Paracelsus (e) commends Arcanum Corallinum; also this following Arthritick Powder. ℞ Hermodactyls, The best Turbith, Diagridium, Leaves of Sena, Shave of Cranium (f), Sugar, of each ʒjs. mix them and make a subtle Powder. Doseʒss. in the morning, with Water of Arthritick Ivy (g), for three or four days together. It purgeth securely, and gently, all Podagrical defluxions. Instead of Mitigatives, the two Balsams following may be used. Among Corroboratives and Medicaments hindering defluxions, Spirit of Vitriol is numbered, used with Salt of Pearls (h), and Medicinal Wine of Paracelsus (i), made of Caryophyllata and Acorum Galangal, which dries and hinders defluxions. Pedagrick Balsam 1 (k). ℞ Vitriol calcined to a yellowness two pound. Virgins-honey with the Comb one pound. Spirit of Wine one pound. If the Spirit of Wine, which is lost in preparing Daudanum Opiate be at hand, it is better. Turpentine, ℥ iiij. Verveine, Rosemary, of each ℥ vj. Calcined Flints half a pound. Mix all these when beaten, and put them into a conveniently large Glass, well fortified with Luting, adding a Head proportionable, with a capacious Receiver annexed, all the junctures being very well Luted, set it to Digest in gentle heat of Sand, for three days, afterwards leisurely Distil it, at length urge it with strong fire, as long as you perceive any drops or Spirit come forth, when all is come forth let all be cooled. The Caput Mortuum or spongious black Feces, reverberate to a whiteness, and on them pour the liquor before come of, and the second time Distil. Virtues and way of using. It is a most efficacious Balsam: It deceives the expectation of no man, being rightly prepared and adhibited; for it speedily and suddenly assuages Podagrical dolours, if the place affected be anointed therewith, after the use of Paracelsus his purging Powder of ●ermodactyls, or Arcanum Corallinum pomell. Linen clothes moistened in this Balsam, and applied to the affected place bloodwarm and so left till they be dry, afterwards moistened again, and applied till the dolours cease, do visibly extract the vapours. If the affected part be afflicted with too much heat and redness, it may be mixed, with the expressed Juice of Flowers of Longwort (m), which hath been set for some time in the Sun. (a) Chap. 14. page 361, 362. Podagrical persons for the most part live: yea, there have been very few that have died of the Gout only. (b) Must be added. (c) Lib. 2. of long life Chap. Tom. 6. 157. and 200. (d) As the same almost in all diseases should be observed, so also in the Gout. (e) Lib. of Diseases ari●ng from Bohemian-tartar, tom. 2. chap. 3. Also tom. 4. page 38. (f) The Bones of the 〈◊〉 are better than ●ranium. If the Gout 〈◊〉 the Feet, take the Bones of the Feet, and so forward. Paracelsus in the before recited place, adds not Shave of Cranium, but Human Bon●s, and these he mightily commends, nor is it without reason, especially if they be hurnt ●r calcined. For the Salt which is in them, being Calmness opens the Belly, and expels the ●ar are from the bones, and Ligaments. (g) Of Strawberries and Mil●. (h) To preserve from the Gout, Riverius, Physician to the King of France, is wort to prescribe Magistery of Pearls, in a peculiar manner prepared. See Practica Chymiatrica, page. (i) The description see Practica, etc. page. (k) In distillation of this Falsome it is better thus to proceed. First, from Calcined Vitriol and Honey with Calcined Flints, of each an equal quantity, distil a Spirit, with great first gentle, for it will easily b●il, from this Spirit remove the Phligme by distillato in Balneo. To the remaining Oil, add of Mastic, Olibanum, Read Mirth, Man-grease, Opopanax, Bdellium, of each ℥ ij. These mixed again Distil once, after ward with the same Spirit mix an equal portion of Spirit or Wine, and keep the while for use. pomell Or Essence of the Root of black Hellebore, of which see Paracelsus lib. of black Hellebore, Iom. 7. p. 67. 121. (m) Or with Frog-spawn. The description of compounded Water of Frog-spawn, and of young Bullocks-dung. See Practica Chymiatrica, page. Podagrick Balsam, II ℞ Oil (a) prepared of the inferior Mandibles of old Horses, which have been long exposed to the weather. Or Oil (b) of Mans-bones (that hath perished by violent Death, either Hanged or Broken upon a Wheel) that have been exposed to the weather many years. Or Oil of Heartsblood. Of which soever of these be taken (it must first be rectified per se) ℥ j Oil of Tiles (c), Of Turpentine, Of Iuniper, of each ℥ iij. mix them and Distil all once in Balneo, and afterwards anoint the affected part: This perfectly exterminates all Podagrical dolours, arising from a cold cause (d). (a) It is thus made. The bones broken very small are put into a convenient Vessel; the Water first ascends, afterwards the Fetid Oil, which is corrected upon Colcothar. (b) Paracelsus calls it Liquour of Mummy. lib. 2. Of Long Life, chap. 1. tom. 6. page 157. Also Mumia Patibuli, tom. 4. page 35. (c) Which is otherwise called Philisphick, and is thus made. ℞ Storax Calaminate three parts, Turpentine two parts, oil of Philosophers one part, digest them for some time, afterwards Distil them by Retort, and what is distilled forth keep for use. (d) If from a hot cause, ʒj. of Camphor is dissolved in the Distilled Oil. An Anodyne Unguent. ℞ Flowers of wild Roses ten handful, Herb, and exterior (a) rind of fresh Henbane six handfuls, Boil them, and afterwards Beaten and Express them; the Expression Strain, when Srained, Abstract the Water in Balneo, that the residency may be like honey. This Liquor in a Glased-pot cause to evaporate a little, stirring it continually with a Wooden-pestle, until it be thick, afterwards pour upon it of * Not Bores-grease. Hogs-grease two pound, and mix them; than while it is hot remove the mixture from the fire, when it is somewhat cooler, it will be convenient to add ℥ j of Opium pu●verisate, and dissolved in Wine, and of Saffron pulverisate the quantity of two Fisberd-nuts, Extract of Flowers of Longwort (b) ℥ ss. (c) and mix them diligently by continual stirring, until it be cool, and the Unguent be of the colour of Ashes. Virtues and Use. It is singular in asswaging Podagrick and Nephritick dolours, if the place affected be anointed hot there with (d). When you would apply it to Nephritick dolours; it would be worth while, if in the beginning of the Composition, two or three handfuls of Juniper-berries, be with the Henbane beaten and expressed. (a) This Unguent only effects a palliative cure, but it doth not absolutely remove the disease, by repercussing it presently assuages dolours. Therefore warily and prudently, lest the disease be made worse, all such things are to be used by the Physician; for it will scarcely otherwise be, but that from the use of things of this kind more contumely, and disgrace, than praise or commendation, must necessarily arise. (b) That is of Root and Rind. (c) Made with Spirit of Wine. (d) Hereto may be referred from Practica Chymiatrica, page. Salt Ammoniack, Antipodarick-water of Ruland, which Martin Ruland the Father, in his Centuries of Empiric Cures, wonderfully commends, for removing all Arthritick dolours, page. In happily effecting the Cure of the Gout, this must principally be observed, that yearly, in the time of the Equinoctials or Solstices, viz. about the same time, when for the most part the Podagrick-fluxions are want to assault the body, be well cleansed, and especially that an exquisite order of Diet be appointed; after the body is cleansed, Corroboratives, and Diaph●reticks must be exhibited; for by this means Podagrick-fits seldom or never return, or if through any light external error, assaults do at any time hap; yet they are never very grievous, nor are the dolours continual or insolent, but such, as with external Balsams may easily be removed. Among the number of Purging Remedies, besides those prescribed by our Author, there are others; as first, Arcanum of Coltsfoot, or Essence of Roots of true Hellebore, which is extracted only (in the Vulgar manner) with Spirit of Wine, often given either alone, or with Arcanum of Coltsfoot, in due preparation mixed, and taken every morning, for some time before the wont time of Podagrical Assaults: It frees the whole body from Arthritick Fluxions, and this so much the more effectually, if with this Evacuation, a temperate order of Diet be observed, and Melissate-wine, with Root of Caryophyllata be drank for the first draught at Table, yet sparingly. These things happily performed, if any gress impurities be yet remaining, those, either with Arcanum Corallinum, or with Paracelsus his Arthritick Powder, may sinally be exterminated; and than recourse must be had to Confortatives and Diaphoreticks. Peculiar Diophoreticks are two, viz. The Extraction of Oil of Transparent Sol, of which 〈◊〉 in Diaphoretic Specificks, and my Antipodagrick Pills; b●th which 〈◊〉 taken for 〈◊〉 days, with Arcanum of Flints, by Sweat through the a hole 〈…〉, do powerfully purify the knit of the Jolts, or extreme parts, and comfort them so, as they are rendered unapt to admit of Arthritick Fluxions. These two are especially 〈…〉 to you, because neither the Gout newly aontracled, nor the most inveterate, if not 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 this requires an external Cure, viz. the Apertion of the Skin, of which afterwards, can 〈◊〉 abide, after the use of those, yet the Divine Benediction, with the Physician's p●dence, must always concur; otherwise these, and all other things, may be of 〈◊〉. ●y 〈◊〉 Pills have hitherto been common to none, or to very fen, they are 〈◊〉 by John Rhenan in his Key and Manuduction to Paracelsus his works, which is 〈◊〉 an● to his Chymotechnick Disputation, set forth under the Title of Solis è put●o emergentis, page 18, 19 whence these may properly be hereto transferred, for they are there ex●ly described, and without any difficulty posited. For the external cure of the Knotted 〈◊〉 I commend my Plaster described in Practica Chymiatrica, page; whichly reselving doth not only assuage the dolour, but also extracts the Tephaceous matter, or Coagulated Bohemian-tartar, from the Joints, the Skin being gently opened. Hereto also pertains Liquor of 〈◊〉. Liquor of Sope. ℞ Venetian Soap, cut it, and on it pour good Spirit of Wine, Distil it once or twice, repouring on the same Spirit, leave it in a hot place, and afterwards Filter it through Paper; it will be like Oil, of a brown or dark-red colour, with it anoint the affected part, and great ease will speedily follow. Some boil root of white Hellebore, with Oil of Peter, and anoint the dolorous part therewith, whereby the pain is presently removed. Inwardly a more excellent cannot be given than Tincture of Antimony. See Practica, etc. page. Nephritick. There are divers kinds of the Stone (a), in degrees and number of parts different; all take their beginning from the more subtle impute part of Aliments, apt for Coagulation, after separation from the more benign Alimentary food, and by the benefit of the Spirits, or supervenient heat of the parts are rendered absolute. Acquiring divers forms, according to the variety of matter, from whence they proceed, and according to the manifold diversity of the parts, wherein they are generated, produce Symptoms conformable thereto, and in great affinity conjoined therewith. From strong Digestion the Stone is eas●y generated. If the expulsive faculty be weak, than the coagulative force of Salt causeth the increase of Tartar. Not weak Digestion hath ever produced the Stone, unless in debilitate Digestion, by strong expuisive force, it be expelled, and not separated: There is no man in whom Tartar is not found, (which the Spirit of Salt is want to Coagulate) and which Purgations do not remove. Care must be taken, that sharp Medicaments be not exhibited to those afflicted with the Stone, who are otherwise healthful. Salt good against the Stone. The virtue of Remedies against the Stone (b), faith Paracelsus, is not placed in their longitude, but only in the true preparation thereof, Therefore ℞ of Crabs Eyes, Stone of the Microcosm (c), Judaic Stone, Stone of the Lynx, of the Sponge, of the Eagle, of Crystal, of Flints, of Ciprine-stones, taken out of Perch-fish. Of these what quantity you please, dissolve in distilled Vinegar (d), repeating the Aflusion often, till all be dissolved, and from them, by abstracting the Vinegar, prepare a Salt. This Salt being first often edulcorated, and purified with Rain-water (viz. by dissolving, filtering, and evaporating) is used either by itself, or resolved in other liquor. Crusted stones, such as Crabs-eyes and Ciprine-stones, need not calcination, for they are easily dissolved in Vinegar, as Pearls and Corals. But the flinty, as Crystal, Flint, Judaick-stone, Stone of Lynx, of the Sponge, and of the Eagle, must first be Calcined with Sulphur and Salt Nitre, as is above described in Liquors of Gems, afterwards dissolved with Turpentinate Vinegar, and the Salt Edulcorated, kept for use. From these Specifick-stones, by reason of the various forms of their Signatures, you will have a universal Remedy against the Stone and Tartarous Diseases. Every one of the above named Specificks, rightly prepared, is sufficient, being applied according to its known Signature. Montanus (e) thinks Crystal to be Paracelsus his Ludum-humani, because it contains in itself all Anatomy, Signature, and Cure of the Bohemian-tartar in the Microcosm. It is impossible in curing this Distemper, that all Species thereof should particularly be known; for of the Stone and Tartar there are more than five hundred kinds, every of which doth want its peculiar Specific Remedy. Use, Virtues, and Dose of the Salt. In all kinds of the Stone, in what Parts or Members soever they be. Dose for preservation, from ℈ j to ℈ ij. in convenient Syrup, every quarter of the Moon. Dose of curation, ℈ ij. to ʒj. in Specifick-waters, as of Restharrow, Saxifrage, Pimpernel, wild Alexander. To Women it is given in Water of Melissa or Juniper-berries. Two Observations. 1. Note. This Salt must be very often Dissolved and Coagulated, lastly, Digested with the best Spirit of Wine, and abstracted strongly in Ashes, re-iterating the labour, so the Salt is made Volatile (f). For after every putrefaction ℥ ss. of Salt ascends. That Essence of Wine, according to Paracelsus, aught not to be separated from the Volatile Salt, that it may the more powerfully operate upon the interior Tartar. For when the Alcohol of Wine is fermented with the virtue of the Stones, than it obtaineth the power of resolving the Stone in the Body of Man, as Alcohol of Wine fortified with Bohemian-tartar, is said to extract a redness from Gold and Corals. 2. A singular Powder against the Stone. Let no man doubt of their effects, because Flinty-stones are first Calcined with Saltpetre, that they may the better be dissolved by the Radicate Vinegar above expressed, otherwise their Solution could not be effected. For Crude (g) Salt Nitre purified, with Sulphur, with a little Saffron, Mace, and Powder of Citron-stones, in the Disease of the Stone, is a most efficacious Remedy. (a) Of generation of the Stone. See Anselmus Boetius of Boodt, lib. 2. page 302. (b) Viz. of the Reinss and Bladder. (c) Drawn out by medicine, or cut out. (d) Or radicate. (e) Strigensis. (f) This comes forth with the Spirit of Wine by Retort. (g) It is a most certain and efficacious Remedy, viz. if to ℈ j of Nitre, be added of powder of Ciprine-stones six grains, of Mace ten grains, of Saffron five grains, and all well mixed to gether. Moore Nephritick Specificks in expelling the Stone have been prepared; Compounded powder of Crabs-eyes. as, 1. Oil of Crabs eyes, the preparation whereof see Practica Chymiatrica, page A Specific also is thus prepared in form of Powder: From yellow Scoria's of Regulus of Antimony, with Wine extract Sulphur of Antimony, as much as you please; ●ibe that powder (as often as you think good) with Wine of Sulphur of Antimony, and as often gently dry it, till it have acquired also a yellow colour, which keep in a hot place. Of this, from three grains to six, exhibited in a conventent Vehicle, either in Wine, or Broth, or else in Water of Restharrow, Radish, Horse-tail, Pimpernel, or Wild Alexander, do happily move the Belly, and together with the Urine expel the Stone. 2. Is a famous Nephritick prepared of those hard knots which are want to grow upon Eglantine, or the Dog, or wild Rose, by the Germane called, Extract of Knobs of Cynosbatus. Sch●ffapssel, Schlassluntizen, they grow in the extreamitres of certain sprouts of the same tree in Autumn, and they remain till after Winter, being cut in the middle they are hard and tough, in their centre for the most part are found little worms, and sometimes instead of worms flies and spiders, Paracelsus in his Herbary calls it, the expulsion of my Stone; for there is not among Vegetables any thing more powerful to expelevery kind of the Stone, the virtue whereof Paracelsus experimented in his own Body, and therefore gave it that name. Donzellinus in Consilliis Gatonis makes mention thereof Consil. 148. The preparation of them, yet the powder should first be gently sprinkled with some drops of Oil of Bohemian-tartar made per deliquium, and so the whole Essence may more happily be extracted. Dose from ℈ ss. to ℈ j in convenient liquor reiterated often. The description hereof see more in Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition, page 3 Famous is that Lithontripon of Millepedes, of which Dioscorides lib. 2. chap. 34. or Asellas, or rather, by us called Hogline, Onisks, that is, th●se worms, which are under or about Water-tubs, and also in Wine-Cellars, breeding from the Stones of the Walls, and from their multitude of feet they are called Millepedes. These worms are thus prepared into a Medicine. Powder of Onisks. ℞ Of Onisks, what quantity you please, wash them diligently with Wine, afterwards in a new Earthen Glassed-pot, covered on the top, and well luted, dry them in an Oven, that they may be reduced to Powder very subtly; Imbibe the Powder with Wine, let it Imbibe as much as it can, afterwards dry it, and again Imbibe it, this do three or four times. Lastly, again reduce it to Powder and Imbibe ℥ j of this Powder, with a little Water of Strawberries, and a dram of Oil of Salt, than dry it, and reduce it again to Powder. This keep in a Glass or Silver Vessel, admirably well closed from all impurity. This Powder is useful in most grievous dolours of the Stone, most vehemently afflicting, especially in the Bladder, either by reason of the magnitude or multitude thereof; the use of this is very noble and most efficacious. This prepared Powder may be thus administered; from ℈ iiij. to ʒj. with ℥ vj. to ℥ x. of the Decoction of●fed Vetches, and ℥ ss. of Spirit of Wine; give this upon an empty stomach every day or every other day for twenty or more days together, always before the Exhibition hereof, applying an emollient Clyster, and diligently providing through the whole course of the Cure, that the Belly be kept Soluble. For the most part it is want to hap, especially at first, and in those whose temperament is more hot and dry, that the whole body is hot and feverish, and also very thirsty, with dolour in the breast; this is occasioned by the operation of the Medicine upon the Stone itself, which it wonderfully resolves, and by a thickish filth exterminates; therefore prudently the Patient must be appointed to abstain from all hot things, Wine, and Aromaticks, and a convenient order of Diet observed; but to quench the Thirst care must be taken, therefore in this case the only thing proper and excellent, is a Julep made of Waters of Bean-flowers, and of Strawberry-flowers, of each ℥ vj. tempered with Spirit of Salt to a grateful ●arpness, or with ℈ jss. of Lap●-prunelia. The Urine the first days of the Cure is want to come forth in small quantity, and very thick, but afterwards more abundantly and happily all impurities of the Bladder are exterminated. This Medicine hath been very often proved. In Choleric People it must be given in smaller Doses, or but every other day. 4. The Oil or Liquor of ●rystal is by many commended, as the only Remedy in dissolving and expelling the Stone from out of the human body, which may be prepared in the same manner, Liquor of Crystals. as is above described i● Liquors of Gems; it indeed in this case is very profitable, but in its administration singular pruderce is required; for this Liquor is neither to be given much at once, nor continually especially when the Nature is languishing. Therefore from ten grains thereof to sixteen drops, may scarcely with safety be given at once, nor that for any days together but leisurely, viz. not till the operation of the medicament successively be finished, and the scope of the Cure (which we would it should) do require it. 5. Paracelsus of Diseases ●rising from tartar, in his Treatise 2. chay. 4. tom. 34. in a wondered manner commends the preparation of Ludum-humani, but hath no where left its genuine preparation. Therefore I have candidly delivered it in Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition, page. Hydropic. Our Aliments, Meat, and Drink, have in them three Excrements, one is Water, the other Sulphur, the third Salt or Tartar. If this Salt, the medium of the other two, from the Astra●fire, conjoined with its own proper Elementary fire, be injured (a), than from that resolution of Salt, the Dropsy is made and generated. An Hydropic Purging Specifics. ℞ Of Roots of black Hellebore gathered in due time (b) ℥ iij. Note, That from the Hellebore (c), in the preparation of the Essence, the venomous (d) scum must be diligently separated. Colloquintida (e), ℥ ij. Extract an Essence with Spirit of Wine, and than separate the Spirit from it, to the consistency of Honey. Of this ℞ four grains, Mercury precipitate with Oil of Sulphut (f) two grains; mix these, and make them up in form of Pills. Exhibit them three mornings together (g), afterwards take Flowers of Sulphur, thrice sublimated with Vitriol three parts, and add it to the extracted Essence of Crocus Martis; this Essence is best extracted from prepared ●recus Ma●tis, by the benefit of C●yle of Vitriol in digestion, with which a good quantity of common Water must be mixed, and atterward from it strongy abstracted that the extracted Powder may re● prose. Of this mixed Powder exhibit ℥ ss. in Conserve of Roses, in the morning, at noon, and in the evening. Sweat must be provoked with Oil (h) of Guaiacum rectified with Treatle-water (i). Dry and convenient meats must be ●aren, drink must be springly taken, what is, must be Wormwood (k) Wine Chalybeat pomell. (a) Dissolved. (b) In the Month of October. (c) True black Styriack. (d) Roots of Austrian Hellebore, sand not forth such a S●um. (e) Of that which hath been kept some years, not fresh, and freed from its K●nels. (f) As is abovesaid. (g) Yet so, as always the latter Deses, be double, or tr●ble as much as the precipitate Mercury. (h) The Spirit is more converient, nor is it so ingrat●ul. (i) Mixtura simplex. (k) Also funiper-wine, or a decoction of Juniper-berries. pomell Purging Specificks in the Drowsy are very many. The most excellent of which we shall here rehearse. Our Author above, among the virtues of precipitate Mercury, attributes to it this, that in the Dropsy it is an Appropriate Remedy, having in itself a property of expelling the whey-like humour, which is undoubtedly true; and moreover in this Hydropic Specisick, he joins it with the Extract of black Hellebore and Colequintida, that their virtues may be rendered more strong in expelling, and also the doses of precipitate Mercury, for their more commodious exhibiting he appoints to be made up in Pills. Therefore this precipitate Mercury, is by him highly praised and commended, and not without cause, for it powerfully helps in this case. Of like virtue is Mercurius vitae, or Flowers of Butter of Antimony, of which above, if from four grains to twelve thereof, be exhibited for three days together in extract of Hellebore and Colequintida; they happily expel the resolved Salt. But afterwards Sweats and Wrine must be provoked, with a decoction of Sarsaparilla, Lignum Sanctum, or root of Colts-foot, adding always a little Spirit of Bohemian-tartar, or other Diaphoreticks and Diuretics, of which above; but especially adding Arcanum of Wormwood, or Carduus Benedictus. But this is to be noted, that the exhibiting of Mercurius vitae three days together, in those of ripe age, is often want to 'cause the falling down of the Fundament, which is afterwards rarely, or at most very difficultly cured. Yet it is neaful in cure of the Dropsy, that such Purgations be adhibited in the beginning, but afterwards Diuretics and Hydroticks must succeed. For otherwise, viz. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, this will hap, the Whey, or Watery humidity will all be devolved to the Reinss Urinal Passages, from whence afterwards, by reason of aggravation, very often most pertinacious Symptoms are want to arise. Moreover in preparation of the Extract of Root of black Hellebore, it will be more safe instead of Spirit of Wine, to take Wine itself, with which the Root must only be gently Boiled without noise, and this done with fresh Wine, so long as until all the Essencified force be Extracted from the Root, afterwards by evaporating or distilling reduce the Extract to the thickness of Honey. For Spirit of Wine, by reason of its attraction, which it rather acts upon the Sulphur, than the Mercurial liquor, in which the purging virtue consists, is lesle profitable, therefore Wine is better. Extract of the Root of Esula minor described by Ruland in his Centuries, being very often by him commended: It is indeed very efficacious; And is prepared in the following manner. Ruland's Extract of Root of Esula. ℞ Of the Roots of Esula minor, such as are sold in Shops, boil them gently with simple Water, take of the Scum, till no more will rise, remove it from the fire, pour of the Water and when strained keep it for use, and pour on other fresh Water, and again boil them; all the Water collected, exhale to the thickness of Honey, afterwards temper it with Spirit of Wine, and in a Vessel well closed, keep it in a warm place, that so the adjected Spirit of Wine by gentle Evaporation may be removed. Of this Extract is given from ℈ j to ℈ iij. in Wine, or Whey of Milk. It happily expels the Water between the Skin. In this manner purgations are instituted, to which others may also be added; such are, first Diaturbith with Rhubarb in a solid form; also Trochur's of Alhand●, from which by Extraction only with Spirit of Malmesy wine Ruland's Golden Spirit of life is made; for these in like manner may be helpful to Extract the Water, or resolved Salt. These following from a certain propriety help in the Dropsy, as first Water of Earthworms, which is thus made. Water of Earth-norms. 1. ℞ Of Earthworms, which are found in turning up the Earth, what quantity you please, purge them with Moss that grows upon trees, by putting them alive with the Moss into an earthen-pot, by the same Moss, often changed they will cleanse themselves from a limpurities; this must be done with fresh Moss twice or thrice; afterwards feed them for sometime with the Yolk of an Egg boiled hard, and in a clean earthen-pot sprinkle it upon them, which they will devour, and by eating it be changed into a yellowish colour. Than put these Worms into a Glass or Test, with a very strait Orifice, but at bottom broad, close the Vessel diligently, and work it all over with Dough of a convenient thickness round about, that it may be like Bread ready for Baking, and in like manner leave it to Bake with Bread in an Oven; when it is cold remove the Bread, and in the Glass, you will found the Worms changed to a most excellent Water, with very few Feces settled to the bottom, which throw away, but the pure Water keep. Dose half a Spoonful, with Syrup of Cinnamon, which is made by extracting the Cinnamon with Malmesie-wine, and afterwards with Sugar reduced to the Consistency of a Syrup, but this Dose must be often repeated. 2. Green dung of Geese, the weight of 3j. with one Spoonful of the Distilled Urine of a Goat or Calf, being drunk, and the Dose repeated often, wonderfully dries. For this is manifest in all of them, that is, wheresoever Geese-dung, and Goats, or Calves-urine falls upon the Earth, they 'cause that place to be wholly dry and parched, in like manner therefore it takes away the superfluous humidity in the Body. 3. Salt of Frogs and Toads, from four grains to six, often drunk in Wine. Powder of Toads, made of Toads, exceedingly dried in an Oven, and as it were calcined, ʒss. of which given in Wine, or other Liquor, wonderfully by Urine expels the Dropsy, as is sufficiently manifested by experience; since the first Inventor hereof, even at the point of Death with this disease, was to admiration restored to his pristine state of health. 4. In the Timpany, of admirable use is Arcanum of Cumin, or of Carraways Philosophically prepared, if after the use of other more gentle purgations, (otherwise the disease is exesperated) some drops of this, with Sudorificks, or else with other Specificks, be often drunk. Dysenterical. If the Digestion be good, and there be no Separation, than follows the Dysentery (a). If Separation be (b), and no Digestion (c), than the Lientery. If neither Separation, nor Digestion, than the Diarrhaea. If putrefaction of matter of the Stomach (d) be, than follows a Flux of the Belly, with various colours. A Dysenterick Powder of admirable virtue. ℞ Amber, Sanguis Draconis (e), the Stone Haematitis, Read Corals, Seeds of Purcelane, of Plantain, of Anthora, Root of Tormentil, Terra (f) Srigensis, of each ℥ ij. Nutmegs in number four. Cinnamon ℥ ss. Crocus Martis (h), Talk calcined, Mother of Pearl calcined, Bones of the Microcosm calcined, of each ℥ j Grinned the Stones together upon a Porphyrystone to most subtle sine flower, afterwards from all the rest beaten very small, with the Flower of Stones conjoined and mixed, according to Art make a Powder (i). Virtues, Use and Dose. In all dolorous defluxions of the Belly, from what cause soever they take their beginning, and although diuturnal. In the Dysentery, Lientery, and Haemorthagia of the Nostrils. In Sanguinary Fluxes of Women, although great and contumacious, also in such as are with Child. For in some it presently stops the in ordinate flux, in others, by repeating the same Dose some hours after, long after meat, or the following day in the morning, it very seldom needs be repeated the third time, it delivers Women from that evil, although it be very grievous. Dose from ʒj. to ʒjss. or ʒij. with ℥ iij. or ℥ iiij. of distilled liquor of Plantain. Externally in the Dysentery the following Plaster is profitably applied to the Region of the Belly. ℞ Treacle, and Terra Sigillata of each a like quantity make a Plaster, and apply it blood-warme. (a) The Archaeus of the Stomach, contains in itself a virtue, and nature of separating the edoriferous from the fetid, the evil from the good. What is good brings no detriment; but what is evil, only is cause thereof. There is no Food which hath not in it fetid, and immature Sulphur, and that is not of a laxative and elementary nature. The office of the Sto● 〈…〉 parate these things, and to convert them 〈…〉 and expel them. Dung is 〈…〉, but the 〈◊〉 and immature Sulphur of Aliments, for Nutriment unprofitable 〈…〉 therefore the Stomach endeavour to 〈◊〉 more than is appointed by Separate 〈…〉, that 〈◊〉 if beside the good and the bad, it go about to digest the immature Sul● 〈…〉 v●nome, which is separated from the Food, causes the Diary 〈…〉 also end avour separation in the Spirits, th● same causeth the Diarrhea, 〈…〉 that separation is instituted, so is the disease of the Flux. If it move such 〈…〉, as are not put into it, as wh●●t drans to itself the Nutriment of the parts, or the 〈…〉 in the Blood, Flesh, and other Members, with that Appetite it causeth the Disease in the body; for as soon as it draws the Nutriment from the Body, and whilst it 〈…〉 to drink up its sincere Blood, it necessarily falls downward, and thince is caused the 〈…〉. Therefore, as often as the Stomach languisheth with desire of ea●ing immature 〈…〉 is captivated with too much pleasure of separation, and this it endear 〈…〉 parate one from another, by which too much separation the Flux of the body unavoid● 〈…〉 follow. If nothing 〈◊〉 separated and digested, the Lientery is caused there from. If there be no 〈…〉, and yet digestion, an immoverate Diaries of Excrements by the Belly is caused. 〈…〉 flow forth by S●edge, it is called a white D●sentery. If there 〈…〉, that is slomy durg cleaving to the soldings of the interiors, and fat 〈◊〉 and abundantly be evacuated with the Excrements, it is called also a white Dysentery. If by Urine, the drink undigested, be copiously expelled, it is called Diabetes. Sulph●rous diseases, with no Salt, are rightly cured by Mercury alone, unless some accident intervene; or by uniting and mixing Sulphur therewith, that defect may be supplied. Sulphurous dung is corrected, and the Archaeus of the Stomach comforted, by the use of perfect Sulphur only. These Nature needs in this disease, with which an Astringent is want to be joined from the commixtion of these, a Specific of Sulphur is made, which completes a perfeets Cure; if any thing lie resolved in the Intestines, that with a Clyster of sweet Milk, may easily be expelled. (b) It must be read, if neither Separation. (c) Read, if there is no Separation and yet Digestion. (d) Without Separation of the Stomach. (e) Read gum. (f) Sigillata. (h) Or of that which the Author afterwards teaches. Note. In the Dysentery, Astringents are not to be used 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 as is Crocus Martis taken in the beginning. (i) This Dysenterick powder of our Author, is compounded of many crude things, indeed it is constructive, but it seems not at all to be Specific. For so many crude things conjoined together cannot be Specific, because such only are called Specificks, which from their Essences, or Species (for their Species and Matter in Medicine, contrary the distemper) constitute a middle Ens, which by its own propriety repugns the disease, yet to Nature is exceeding friendly. Therefore as there can be no Ens, unless made by Separation, so Specificks without that cannot be existant, nor truly can they be so called. Moreover in Fluxes of the Belly, especially in malignant constringing Fluxes, respect should not so much be had to Restrictives, as to Confortatives; without which there is very often great error committed, and the disease not assuaged, but aggravated. Other Specificks therefore are to be used. In this case of great use are, 1. Tincture of Emeralds. Essence or Tincture of Emeralds, the preparation of which I have delivered in Practica Chymiat. page. Of which from six drops to ten, exhibited in Water or Arcanum of Plantain, or Tormentil, resist all fluxes of the Belly, but especially they cure the Dysentery. 2. A more excellent Dysenterick is Sulphur of Sol, which from its 〈◊〉 propriety mightily helps in the resolved Sulphur of the 〈◊〉, Sulphur of Sol. if exhibited in Water of Mint, Torm●, and other apprepr●ates; the description hereof I have faithfully communicated, in Practica Chymiatrica of our Edition, page. 3. The 〈◊〉 performs, and indeed with great felicity, the English Aurum potabile, Aurum-potabile. the virtue of which is wonderfully in abating all Flaxes of the Belly. The description thereof is also extant in Practica C●ymiattica, page. 4. In Diuturnal or Dysenterick fluxes, taking their beginning from the Liver, wondered profitable is Salt of ●orals, Salt of Corals. made by simple Resolving in Vinegar, and from thence certain times revoked, and at length exhi●ted ℈ i, or ℈ jss. in Water of Peneroyal, or Plantain 〈◊〉, and repeated often if also other things pertaining to diet be diligentl●●served. 5. The same performs Laudanum Opiate of my description above delivered; its use being seasonably abhibited it may properly be commended with the former. (k) Also this fomentation in the Dysentery, externally 〈◊〉, is very profitable. ℞ Wermewood, Mint, Roses, of each one handful. Calamus Aromatic, Galangal, Wormseed, of eachʒij. Roots of round Aristol chy, number 6. Cut, mix and boil these with Vinegar and Wine. This Vinegar take up with a large Sponge or in it ●mbibe a piece of Bread toasted, and apply it to the Region of the Ventricle; this wonderfully helps. Essence of Crocus Martis. ℞ The blue Scoria (a) of Iron (at Norimberge, where Steel-plates are made, the best may be had) shining like Glass, rejected in those places, where Minera of Iron is melted, grinned it to a very fine Powder, put it in a Glass, and upon it pour most sharp distilled Wine Vinegar, set it in moderate heat for fourteen days, and the Vinegar will be tinged with a read colour, Filter it, and Abstract it in Balnco, the remaining read matter Edulcorate with Rain-water, Abstract the Water, and pour on more, repeating the labour three or four times, that the savour of the Vinegar may wholly be removed. Also it may first in a Pot placed in hot Sand, be a little Calcined, keeping it always stirring that the sharpness of the Vinegar may vanish, and afterwards Edulcorated with the Water, as aforesaid. If all be rightly performed, part thereof afterwards placed in a Cellar upon a Marble, will be resolved into an Oil. This Essence of Crocus is far more efficacious than the vulgar crocus Martis, in Reverberation made per se by putting a rod of Iron or Steel into a Glass Furnace, or by moistening Plates of Steel with Vinegar, and afterwards in a Reverberatory, reverberating them to a redness, that they may not turn black. Virtues of the Essence of Crocus Martis. 1. It is profitable in resisting the Menses, and other unseasonable Fluxes. 2. It helps in the white defluxions of Women. 3. Gonorthea. 4. Hemrodes. 5. Dysentery and Diarrhea. 6. In incontinency of Urine (b). 7. In Haemorrhagia internal, and external; if of this from ℈ j to ʒss. thickened with Juice of Quinces, or taken with ʒitj. of Conserve of Roses, or a little of it sprinkled upon the blood flowing out of the Wound, are of admirable virtue; although shave of Mushrums growing out of Beech's (c), do far more efficaciously stop all external Flux of Blood, almost to a miracle. 8. In all deplorable obstructions of the Liver and Spleen. But it is needful, that those which take this, be first purged with attenuating and opening Medicines. To those that are troubled with obstructions of the Spleen, in Water of Citerach, Maidenhair, Tamarisk (d). In affects of the Liver, in Water of Intybus, Succory, Agrimony; it helps in Spitting blood. 9 In dislolute Diseases, as the Dropsy, and others, where Consolidation is needful. 10. It corroborates the Ventricle, and takes away nauseating, being taken in Conserve of Roses, or rich Wine. Dose. From eight grains to ten, twelve, or fifteen, in Red-wine, Water of Plantain, Shepherds-purse, Tormentil, or in Conserve of walwort. (a) It is found, damn man Riesen schmelizet. (b) In Diabetes. (c) The Beech-tree, being cut at the Root below the ground, and afterwards well moistened with hot water, mixed with ferment, in a few days produce, Mushrums, grateful to the taste, Brutling, Birckesch Wemme, which being dried, and reduced to powder, stop all external Haemorrhagia The same performs the Constellate Fly, breeding in the Craniums of Men that are Hanged, or Break upon a Wheel. (d) Of Fearnbrake. Venereal. A Confortative Vegetable, from the description of Paracelsus (a) with addition. Essence of Satyrion. As Rhubarb by a little boiling, loseth its purging virtue; so also Satyrion (b) by drying; for although the root dried be extracted with Spirit of Wine, yet its operation is found to be in-efficacious; and experience proves, that a Water distilled from the root thereof green doth more powerfully operate, than powder of the dry root. Therefore from the root, while it is filled with its own moisture, may be drawn forth a virtue in this manner. ℞ First, Choice roots of all the Species of Cynosorchis, juicy, and full, gathered in the Spring, what quantity you please, beaten them in a Marbel Mortar. Note, That always one of the two Testicles, viz. that which is weak, soft, and withered, must be thrown away, because by a contrary virtue (which Paracelsus calls Saturnine) it represses and extinguishes the venereal faculty: Add to the roots one, or two (c) pieces of new, and most white Simnel-bread, mix all in a Stone Mortar diligently, and to cleanse it from its claminess, pour on a sufficient quantity of Malmesy-wine, Bread and Wine are the chief props of Sustentation, and of precreation singular mediums, because Sm● Cerere & Baccho triget Venus. afterwards in a Vessel, with a Blind-head; set it to digest in Balneo (a) with most gentle heat: After this hath been digested for a month or two, express the Juice with a Press, (Calcine the Feccs, and extract a pure Salt, (e) in taste sweet, not urinaceous, as other Salts of Vegetables are want to be) and when strained, put it again into a Vessel, with a Blind-head, and as before, set it in Digestion for two months, than a most yellow Liquor (sometimes also read) will be Separated on the Superficies, the impure Feces remaining divided in the bottom, which reside below in form of Hypostasy, or Sediment. The Liquor, Separated by Inclination, keep for use; to which add its proper Salt (f), and a little Salt of Pearls (g), also one or two drops of Oil of Cinnamon, Mace and Nutmegs, so the Medicament will be rendered more gratefal and efficacious. Aurum-potabile may be added (h), if that which is true, and genuine, and not contuminated, or corrupted with Corrosives, can be had (i). Virtues, Use, and Dose. In these Roots of various Species, a wondered Signature is to be found, almost of all external Members of the whole Body, and of both Sexes. They therefore, not improperly are believed to comfort the whole human Body. Phaedro calls this Root read Mumy, and faith it hath a singular 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 with the Microcosm. The Extract of these is one of the principal Confortatives of the whole Body (k): In Comforting Venus' it is a most excellent Medicament, and is given with good success, in cold and maleficiate Bodies. The same powerfully restores lost virility in the Aged. Dose from ℈ j to ℈ ij, and ℈ iij. in Muskadine, or Malmesy-wine, at the time of going to Bed. Or it may be mixed with Conserve of Roses, of which may be given the quantity of a filbert nut, drinking after it a draught of Malmesy wine or Muskadirse. (a) Paracelsus, lib. ʒ. of Long Life, chap. 11. mentions Extraction of Root of Satyrion, which in his Herbary he otherwise calls Buteomen, but in short, and obscure words. Orchidum Candied, and other Medicinal Species, are also known to be much commended in exciting Venus. If therefore the vulgar preparations of them, and Waters distilled there from, be so powerful, of how much more efficacious virtue would their Essences or Arcanums be? Our Author here hath diligently explicated the Essence of Satyrion, according to the mind of Patacelsus, to which he hath also given his name. But more excellent is the Arcanum of the same Root, Philosophically prepared, in the same manner, as above in Vegetable Panchymagogon, and hitherto often in others I have expressly declared. (b) Viz. Red. (c) Half, or a third part. (d) Rather in Horse-dung. (e) The Extraction of Salts from Vegetables, is commonly thus made, when from the Ashes of them, by the benefit of common-water, a Lixivium is made, and from the Lixivium evaporated, a Salt; which is afterwards purified, either by melting in the fire (yet thus it loseth much of its virtue) or by many Solutions, and Coagulations, often repeated. But this preparation of Salts of Vegetables is not very genuine, for they easily melt, and contract a urinous and Lixivious odour and taste; moreover, I know not, but with them they may retain the Nature of Salt of Bohemian-tartar, to which they also come very near, and from it, either by taste or odour, are difficultly distinguished. Therefore our Author rightly advises, that the preparation of Salt of Satyrion may be Legitimate, viz. that it savour nothing at all of them. The way of preparing Crystalline Salts of Vegetables, or transparent like Nitre. ℞ Ashes of any kind of Vegetable, with an equal part of Powder of choice Sulphur, Calcine or Burn them in a Fire not very gentle, so all the Lixivious fat from the Ashes will perish with the Sulphur. Than of these Ashes, with common or proper Water, draw forth a Salt, by Distilling the Extractions to a skinniness, and afterwards setting them in a cold place to Crystallize. As much Sulphur as Ashes must be taken. These Salts are best of all, and do wonderfully operate, nor do they taste at all like Lixivium. So Salt of Wormwood, in this manner prepared, purges the impurities of the Ventricle, and Breast by Vomiting; if ℈ i ʒss. thereof be Exhibited in ℥ ij. of Water. Salt of Imperatory, made the same way from the Roots, Exhibited from four grains to eight in Juice of Elder-berries, takes away all Fevers. Another way. ℞ Ashes of any kind of Vegetable, and dissolve it leisurely in distilled Vinegar, fortisyed with a small quantity of Aqua fortis, the Solution temper with a sufficient quantity of distilled Common-water, or of simple pure Fountain-water, Filter and Evaporate it, till the Superficies of the Solution begin to be skinned; leave it in a cold place that it may Crystallize, gather the Crystals, and wash them in cold Water, gently dry, and keep them; or else by grinding reduce them to Powder. These Salts are pure, having a sweet taste, not melted in the Fire. (f) Before prepared in the said manner. (g) Or Magistery. (h) The English is in this case very powerful. (i) It would be most efficacious, if to the Ingredients appointed by our Author, a little Essencified Amber be added, viz. to ℥ j of Liquor of Satyrion, ʒij. of Essence of Amber. (k) Therefore worthily also may be numbered with Confortative Specificks. pomell From ℈ ss. to ℈ j if Amber be admixed. Otherwise to Conserve Chastity of admirable use is burning Spirit of Saturn, of which below. Also Sugar of Saturn; for if four or six drops be put into the Navel, and the Yard anointed therewith, the desire of Women (in Men) is diminished. Which if again you would augment, use a dry Bath, and anointing of the Navel with Oil of Nutmegs. (m) Other Venereal Specificks are also given, to excite the Venereal Faculty in the weak and impotent. Many of this kind have been carried about. Excellent is this following, which is also attributed to Paracelsus. ℞ Of A Venereal Specific. Castor, Galangal, Mace, Cloves, Anise, Long-pepper, Venetian Borax, of each ʒijs. Boletus Cervini, ʒjss. Savory, Root of Satyrion, Valerian, of each ʒjs. Stinx of the Sea without a tail, Aron, Cardamum, of each ʒss. Mix and reduce these to a most fine Powder, which temper with Essence of Amber a third part, make this up into Pills with Spirit of Wine. Dose ℈ ss. or ℈ j leisurely swallowed, being first suffered to dissolve in the Mouth. Moreover in these, and the live Venerea● Specificks, care must be taken, least violently, and through the blind force of desire the Body be destroyed; for sometimes such Medicaments tender the Nature so strong, as that the Soul with the Life also, are together expelled. Too much of any thing is an Enemy to Nature. 2. Powerful to excite slowness, or debility of Copulation, is Oil of Nutmegs, if some of it in a dry Bath, be diligently and strongly chafed into the Navel. For it is a Consortative of the whole Nature, and of the Marrow also in the Bones. 3. The Dung of a Partridge, dissolved in the Gall of the same, and the Glande of the Yard anointed therewith, increases the Venereal Faculty in a wondered manner. 4. Venus' being in Leo, dig up a Root of Satyrion, and mix it with Oy●e of Iuniper, drink certain drops of this mixture, and you will perceive its operation. 5. Roots of Satyrian Candied, these were used by the Elector Ernestus Coloniensis. Venenate. I Treacle of Mumy. OF Mumy (a) only is made the most excellent Remedy against all kinds of Venoms. First, A Tincture of Mumy is prepared in this manner. Choose the Carcase of a read Man (b), whole (c) clear without blemish, of the age of twenty four years (d), that hath been Hanged, Broken upon a Wheel, or Thrust-through, having been for one day and night exposed to the open Air, in a serene time. This Mumy (e), from the two Luminaries (f), once illuminate and constellate (g), cut into small pieces or slices, and sprinkle on them Powder of Myrrh, and of Aloes, but a very little, (otherwise it will be too bitter) afterwards by Macerating, Imbibe them for certain days in Spirit of Wine, hung them up a little (h), and again Imbibe them (i), than hung them up to dry in the Air; this so dried will be like Flesh hardened in Smoak, and be without stink. Afterwards with Spirit of Wine, or Spirit of Elder-flowers, according to art extract a most read Tincture (k). Also Oil Olives may (pomell) a part with the dried Mumy (for the moisture (m) in digestion causeth an intolerable Stink) be Macerated for a Month, and so be Tinged therewith; this Tinged Oil Olive, may afterwards at pleasure be added to the Tincture of Mumy, before it be mixed with the Treacle. ℞ Therefore of the Tincture or Extract of Mumy made with Spirit of Wine, from which the Spirit is afterwards abstracted, half a pound. Treacle Andromach ℥ iiij. Oil Olives mumiat ℥ ij. Salt of Pearls and Corals, of each ʒijs. Terra sigillata ℥ ij. Musk ʒj. Mix and digest these by Circulating for a Month. Virtues, Use, and Dose. By this Treacle of Mumy very many Diseases are perfectly cured. 1. In the Pest, so great is its virtue, that if administered before Infection, there is thence forward no danger of venom, and who so useth ℈ j hereof in the morning, will not be Infected that day. 〈…〉 taken (n) in Treacle or in Water of Carduus●. 〈…〉, Blanes, and the Pleurisy (oh) ʒj. is administered. Than 〈…〉 is ●ed, and who so attams that hour, as to take 〈…〉 be certain of recovery. 〈…〉 of 〈◊〉. Dose from ʒss. to ʒj. or ʒij. in urgent necessity. 〈…〉 drunk poison, the said Dose in ℥ j or ℥ ij. of Oil (lordship) of Almonds, that 〈…〉 Vomit, the Operation of the Medicine must be expected in Bed. By this means all venoms of Beasts, or Minerals, may be expelled. (a) 〈…〉 in this place our Author means not that Liquid matter which is found in 〈…〉, in which Human Bo●es, embalmed with Aromaticks, have been 〈…〉 But according to Paraceisus it is the flesh of a Man, that perishes by 〈…〉 for some time in the Air; its Extraction, but mystically, Para● 〈…〉 lib. ʒ. 〈◊〉 Long Life, chap. 10. It is otherwise by him called Mumia pa●. 〈…〉 Al●pharmacons, which are here placed by our Author, are such as 〈…〉 had, and therefore are worthy of all commendation. If there be other 〈…〉 published, yet varying here from, are not worthy to be compared with them. (b) Because in them the blood is more sincere, and gentle, and therefore more excellent. Note. Read 〈◊〉 are all Mercurial, and tend either to good or evil. (c) Not ma●ed, (d) Or there about. (e) That is, Musculous flesh, of the Thighs, Breasts, Arms, and other parts. (f) Sun and Moon. (g) Viz. From the impression of the Luminaries. (h) For six or ten days in the Sun. (i) With the same Spirit of Wine, which is made of Elder-stowers, first fermented, asterward in the m●nner of other Spirits Distilled. (k) By digesting. pomell Some prepare Mummy, cut in pieces, but not very small, with Myrrh, and Epatick Aloes a part, not altogether, but piece by piece, without Spirit of Wine, or with Sublimed Flowers of Sulphur, with Saffron, Myrrh, and Aloes, and so leave it for a Month in some commodious place, that it may be dried very leisurely; than with fresh Oil Olive, for another Month they putrefy it, Express it, and from the Oil with Spirit of Wine, or of Elder, Extract a Tincture, which by Distilling of the adjected Spirit, they reduce to a Consistency. (m) For so hath it been done by some, who putrefy fresh Mummy, not dried, with Oil Olive in a place moderately hot, but with so great a slink, as greater cannot be. This a●seth from the 〈◊〉 of that humidity freshly mixed with the Oil; yet this by drying is removed, although ●t be afterwards putrefied in Oil, yet no evil savour is excited, being Circulated in the Winter in Balneo, in the Summer in the Sun. (n) OH, with Treacle-water, or Water of Meadowsweet. oh Malignant. lordship Or, if the Patient abhor it, it may be given in other appropriate Water. II An Arcanum of Theophrastus, most excellent against every kind of venom, of which kind are Sublimate Mercury, Arsenic, Wolf-bane, Powder of the Adamant (a), Person of Spiders and Toads, Thora, the Brains of a Cat (b), Menstrues. ℞ The fresh blood of a Stork (c), as much as is contained in its Body, in a new Glass Cucurbit, Distil it in Balneo; the Water which comes forth diligently keep, and the Coagulated Blood dry in a warm place, and grinned it to Powder. The Ventricle (d) in like manner must be dried, and in a Crucible burned so 〈◊〉 the Fire, as till it be reduced to Ashes, from which, with the Liquor of the 〈…〉 ●ood Extract a Salt, which diligently keep, and afterwards conjoin with the 〈…〉 Blood. Put this mixture into a Capacious Glass, and than add of most choice white Amber (e), ℥ j Read Corals, and Berries of Uva versa (f) (black and full ripe) dayed, and Pulverisate, Effence of Mummy (g), Root of Anthora, of each ℥ ss. The Bezoar-stone (b), ʒuj. The best Treacle ℥ jss. These with Oil (which is made from Pine-nuts, with strong Expression) incorporate, and mix all together, and than pour on so much Oil, as may cover them three or four fingers; afterwards the Orifice of the Vessel being diligently closed, set it in the Sun. The older this Composition is, it the better, and more powerfully operates. Use and Dose. The use hereof is, that in all corporal venom, of it is given ℥ ss. with a draught of Water, Wine, or which is better, in Milk bloodwarm; after the taking this, there will scarcely be a sixth part of an hour past, before the Patiented vomit up the substance of the taken venom (k), and be delivered from the danger thereof, who afterwards maybe refreshed, and strengthened with Confortatives. This is best done, if in fresh Milk (pomell) hot, powder of read (m) Corals be first taken once a day. By this Arcanum some great People (n) intoxicated, have been restored to their pristine health, after they had in vain used Essences, Monocerotis, and Treacle-waters, with innumeral other things of this kind. (a) Whether Powder of the Adamant be venomous, see Boetius in his Treatise of Gems, chap. 2. lib. 2. (b) It is venom when Cats seek after Venery. (c) Of one, or more, young or old. (d) Of the Stork. (e) Oriental. (f) Finbeer. (g) Before made with Spirit of Wine. (h) True, or Mineral. (i) That is, externally taken. (k) Either by Vomit, Siege, or Sweat. pomell First hot. (m) ʒss. or, which is better, of Magistery ℈ j (n) Especially Count Lodowick of Nassaw, Brother of William Prince of Urania, who was intoxicated with poison, by the Duke of Albany's Soldiers, and was not helped by any other Remedies; (I think it was with powder of Serpents, etc.) This was done at Berges in Hannovia. III Alcohol of Serpents (a) especially of Vipers, is a Remedy against all Poisons, as well 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. At 〈◊〉 excoriation, the intestines, Head and Tail being thrown away, (separate the 〈…〉 intestines, and keep it for a singular Ophthalmick) the other flesh, with the 〈…〉, after gentle drying, either per se, or in Balneo (c), is redu● 〈…〉 Alcohol, and in medicinal use, being taked into the Body, drives all the ve● 〈…〉, as the stone Theameaes' expels Iron far from itself. If any 〈…〉 acknowledge this Testimony and Experiment, this renders not the truth 〈…〉 unless he can evince the contrary by Experience. This medicament 〈…〉 bought for a great price, and by them confidently used, which they 〈◊〉 very well ●o, for never any Physician by the use thereof hath at any time endan● 〈…〉 repute. 〈◊〉 from ʒss. to ʒj. in a draught of Malmesy-wine, in Broth or other generous Wine. The efficacy of this Medicament begets not admiration in them, who know that in Nature, for the most part in the greatest poison, lies hid also the greatest Medicine; and because in Nature of times more evil than good is copulated in Wheat cannot be had without Tares, no● Haney without a Sting. the Microcosm, therefore some people eat Viper's flesh to preserve long life, and without any preceding horror or subsequent danger. Not without cause Baldus Angelus, in his little Book of the admirable nature of Vipers, breaks out in the following true expressions: This one thing comes to my mind greatly to be admired that is the death of the Serpent, whose subtlety exceeds all other Creatures in the Universe; this also is strange, that from the death of the Viper-serpent, and by its flesh all grievous direases and poisons are cured, and the sick restored to their pristine state of health: But that by the continual eating o● Viper's flesh they should be preserved from all diseases, this certainly is above and exceeds all admiration. For the present, courteous Reader, it shall suffice, only to treat of certain elementary, material, internal diseases which naturally, viz. from the Ens of Nature are generated, and from obstruction and Bohemian-tartar take their beginning and of such as arise from the Ens of poylons, and how these comforted by nature are cured with due and assigned Medicines. Of Astral, Entitys of Diseases according to Paracelsus are five For be divides diseases into Natural, and into them coming as a Scourge from God. The Natural are comprehended in four entities, viz. Natural, Astral, Venenate, and Spiritual, th● fist is such as are inflicted as a Scourge These Astral and Firmamental Infections are known by the ingenious Physician, and Firmamentally cured, for Art hath obtaired a Medicine which empowers the Spiritual, Imaginary, Votal, and diseases procured by Enchantments, which take their beginning from the En● or Spirit of the Stars Paracelsus hath written peculiar Books, to which I remit the desirous Reader. For as diseases arising from depraved meat and drink, from Animals, Vegetables, and fruits of the Earth; with Arcanums of Herbs and Roots are healed; so if from Metals and Minerals, with their Arcanums also, in such Arcanums of Vegetables are refused. In the same manner plainly, the greatest part of diseases, coming from Celestial Influence, and from the Astral Impression of the greater and lesser Worlds firmament, admit not of cure with promiscuous Remedies, as by Arcanums of Herbs, Minerals, and Metals, but by Astronomick Influence, the cure is instituted with such things only as have an Analogy to the greater and lesser World, in which is the true Magnetic force of the Firmament, and a Celestial Impression of resisting diseases, caused by the Firmament of the greater and lesser World, as is apparent in Arsemart, the greater Comphry, Phytian hath to know and capell Firmamental diseases. Dragonwort, and the greater walwort. If supernaturally, the disease or dolour take its beginning from Enchantment or by Magical Impression of Ascendants, the endeavouring the Cure by the three former ways is fruitless and unprofitable; but according to Paracelsus, process must be made Magically and Supernaturally, and the evil by the same means it was inferred must again be expelled. In the aforesaid Simples there is an Influential Attractive, and all according to Divine Ordination, Magically, Astronomically, and Magnetically cure; because in them is Medicine, and in Man the Magnet. For as the Sun and Stars have power of attracting humidity from The Magnet of Man is Magical Cure, in which is a Celestial Impression after Contact of the Herb, the Herb until it be putrefied, attracts Medicine into the Ulcer, and so cures it. Inferiors, so Man (by the Magnetic attractive virtue placed in him, attracts Spirit inslead of Nutriment, as a Loadstone draws Iron) and Inferiors have the same power of attracting from Superiors, as we see in time of the Pest; and these Attractions are Natural, not Sorceries, Incantations, or Superstitions. Moreover, various are the natures and proprieties of diseases; as Phaedra hath most diligently noted, who saith, some diseases require Remedies both Internal and External. Some extrinsical Diseases, and intrinseca Ulcers admit not of Remedies. There are also some internal Maladies, which cannot endure the application, either of inward or outward Medicines Moreover, there are some diseases both internal and external, which are cured by words only, in which according to Art the influence is impressed; some by constellate Herbs, some which neither by Remedies, constellate Herbs, nor Words will admit of any cure as some Wounds or Ulcers may be cured with † Herb Sanikell. Diapensia, or * Lady's Mantle. Alchime●la, by sticking a Knife in the Earth nigh to the Roots thereof, yet warily, that the Root be not pricked with the Knife for so the Patient will be rendered uncurable. So it is reported, a certain ancient Woman by Alchimella only, was cured of a Cancrous Ulcer, and various Carcinoma's. Also many desperate Ulcers by Characteristical cure with Firmamental virtue, have been perfectly healed. These things will seem strange to none that have read in the Works of Agrippa, that in constellate Denominations, Characters Stones, etc. exceeding powerful influences or virtues lie hid, which when produced into action, are taken for no lesle than Miracles; the same Cornelius in like manner affirms, that words pronounced, presently cause Creatures visible and invisible, not only in this our World, but in the Watery, Airy, Subterraneal, and Celestial World, to be obedient. But these great things, so well known to our first and ancient Fathers, to hint only in this place will be sufficient. (a) The Antidote of Serpents or Vipers, hath not long been used in Medicine, yet of late years hither to nothing hath been more common, and that not only among great People, but also among others, and Men of the inferior sort. Salt of Vipers was once in great use with Galen, and from Vipers, that great Confection of Treacle, first took both its virtues and name. The Vipers are to be taken in the beginning of the Spring, before they have conceived Eggs, for than they are not so juicy, and moreover they seem to want their more plentiful and excellent Balsam. About Gregorys day they come forth, but not before nine of the clock. Their taking is not dangerous, if he that takes them be not timorous, nor if after taken he hold them not by the Head: For Vipers are want to by't first of all as soon as they are taken, from which bi●ing he may be safe, if he be before provided with a preservative Powder, or presently after the biting take the curative Powder. This Powder is very easily prepared, nor is there any Artifice required, only that the excoriation be rightly done, which is also easily performed by tying strings about their Necks, and hanging them upon a Staple, and with a sharp Knife, cutting their Skins round about the Neck, and so pull of their Skins, as Eales are want to be excoriated; afterwards the Inte●, Head, and ●ayle 〈◊〉 than away, but they may be kept for use. For the Intestines dried, and reduced to Powder, medtate in Epidemical Affects of every kind of greater and smaller Animals, especially of Sheep and Horses, if some grains of that Powder be given inwardly with Salt. The Head is a profitable Periapton in intermitting Fevers: The Tail dried, by touching removes dolour of the Teeth. The fat of the Intestines, if mixed with the grease of a Quart, and the fat of the Fish Thymalus, it is not only Ophthalmick, but it takes away Hans, and other Vices of the Eyes, and wonderfully clears the Sight. The whole remaining flesh must be washed, with the Backbone gently dried, either jest to dry of itself, or else dried in an Oven when the Bread is drawn out, and pulverisated. To which we add the Hearts, Tongues, and Livers, for a greater increase of virtue; otherwise they may be kept apart to make a Prophylactick Powder against Venoms of every kind, it will keep several years. Dose of this is very small, from four grains to six, and ℈ ss. or fifteen grains. But of it may be exhibited ℈ j or ℈ ij. at most. Nor is the use of this only in expelling, or enervating Poisons taken, (after the taking this Alexipharmacon, all venoms, without any sensible Exacuation, do abate, yet nothing of detriment ariseth therefrom,) but also in other diseases it is singularly profitable, as by experience is apparently manifest. 1. In the Ungarick Disease, or the continual Burning Fever, with convenient Vehicles it is given to provoke Sweat, which being well and rightly performed, the disease is easily removed. 2. In the Pleurisy, especially if malignant, there is nothing more excellent, if a Dose thereof in Water of Scabious, be seasonably exhibited, and sweated thereby be procured. 3. In Tabes, or the Pthisick, caused by sharp Defluxions of the Head falling down upon the Lights; it is exceeding powerful, if ʒj. of it be mixed with ℥ j of Table-Salt. But the Salt must first be put into a Turned-cup of Wood, with a like convenient Wooden-stopple, well Luted and Calcined in the Fire, till the Wood be consumed; than mixed with the Pulverisate Alcohol of Serpents; and eaten with all Food. 4. In the Dropsy, in like manner, its use often repeated, is exceedingly to be commended. Other things which are said of this Powder I abruptly leave: Those which I have added, I know, by often experiment, both of mine and of others, to be certainly approved. See Practica Chymiatrica, page. (b) With Wine. (c) It will be evilly dried in Balneo, by reason of its stink. (d) In Broth of Rich-wine, or other convenient Liquor, Sweated for the most part follows the taking thereof. Externals. Vulnerary (a), Ulcerous, Pustulous, Mundefying, Mitigating, Consolidating. A most Efficacious Vulnerary Balsam. Whereby all Wounds, and Pricks, or Cuts of, the Members, Joints, or Nerves, also hurts with Darts, or Bullets, without any supervenient Symptoms, may safely be Cured. ℞ Flowers of St. Johns-wort one pound. The Flowers must be gathered in the Balsamitick time, with the Rising of the Sun, in the Exaltation (b), viz. about Midsummer, before the New Moon. Flowers of Cheyry, Longwort, Selandine (c), Century minor, Aristolochy, Prun● 〈◊〉, The middle or greater Country, of each ℥ jss. Leaves of read Roses, ℥ jss. (d) Foreign Mumy, Mirth, Frankincense, of each ℥ jss. (e) Mastich ℥ j Liquid Storax ℥ ij. (f) These Cut and Beaten put into a convenient Vessel, and on them pour two (g) measures of good Spirit of Wine set them in Digestion behind a Furnace, or in the Sun; afterwards pour of the tinged Spirit, and with a Press express the Feces: than add to this tinged Spirit (unless for greater efficacy you would reiterate the maceration (h) of the Flowers) Oil Olive, that hath stood eight days in Digestion upon the sat Shave of Fir, of our Turpentine (i) five poun●, and Rozin of the Larix-tree, washed in Water of St. Johnswort one pound and a half. Again for fourteen days digest all. 〈◊〉 lie, abstract the Spirit of Wine in Balneo, than the Balsam will remain in the bottom read like blood. In the Winter, the Seeds of all the aforesaid Herbs, or as many as can be got being put into the Balsam, and set for some time in Digestion, renders it far more efficacious. Virtues and Use. 1. In Wounds of every kind, the feathery soft down that grows about the Seed of Carduus-bened, or in the Poplar-tree, moistened in the Balsom bloodwarm, and put into the Wound, first washed with Wine afterwards the following Stictick-plaister applied, and kept on, until neither Veins. Arteries, For Nerves, nor the mark of the Swathing, nor any thing of that kind appear. 1. In all Tumours, Inflammations, Contracted, and bruised Members, in Ruptures of Bones. 3. Against bites of Dogs, not neglecting other Remedies (k), if the bites be venomous. It is a most efficacious Balsam in healing Wounds and Pricks. (a) There are three genuine, and artifical ways, whereby consolidation of all Wounds, may be rightly, and duly performed. The first is of Balsams. The second of Stictick Plasters. The third of Vulnerary Potions. Of the two former, and indeed very well our Author appoints. But of Vulnerary Potions we shall add some thing. Vulnerary Balsams there are many prepared; yet this is to be observed, that those balsams which are made by distillation, are lesle fit, by reason of their too much penetration, and the Empyreuma, which for the most part they contract by distillation. In preparing Balsam of St. Johnswort this method may be observed. Balsam of St. Johnswort. ℞ All the aforesaid Flowers dry, or dry them with the Roots of the greater Comphrey, and round Aristolochy; afterwards add the other Species, and boil them in Wine until it wax read; express it, and than boil them in Wine with Oil Olive and Turpentine, till it be consumed; strain the Oil through a Linen Cloth, and keep it. It is almost of equal virtue with the former, unless the former by the greenness of the Ingredients be rendered a little more prevalent. The fetid Oil of Cinnamon as I have abovesaid, by use is found to be a famous Vulnerary Balsam, it is not its distillation, but it's insited thickness, and propriety, that obtains this faculty of consolidating. Oil of Walnuts made by Expression, and afterwards by Boiling, reduced to a Liquid Substance, is highly commended in this case. There is likewise a famous Vulnerary Balsam made of Wax, Galbanum, and Mirth, together with fragments of Tibes one part and half, or in a double proportion Distilled. But Oil of Wax per●s●, is an excellent Vulnerary Balsam, presently healing Wounds. Note. What of all these are Written by Felix Wurtzius. (b) Viz. Of the Moon. But the Exaltation of the Moon is in the Sign Cancer. (c) Fresh. (d) Rather ℥ ijfs. (e) Or ℥ iij. (f) Read ℥ iij. (g) That is, eight p●und. (h) With new Spirit of Wine. (i) German Turpentine. (k) That is, in internals, especially with powder of Serpents, or other Alexipharmacon's, above preseribed, to the envenomed. A Stictick (a) Plaster. In the compesition of every Stictick Plaster of Health, according to Paracelsus, the Engredients considered of are to be of four several kinds. 1. Healing, which is made by Wax and Colophony. 2. Acc●ents which are removed and impeded by the benefit of Gums, viz. Opopanax, Galb. Sagap. Bdelli. Ammoniac, E●emi. 3. Putrefaction (for every wound to accidental putrefaction is obnoxious, it generates worms, and excrescence of evil flesh, which is removed and prevented by the help of great consolidatives, as Mastic, Mirth, and the like. 4. To preserve from filth seab, dryness, contracture, synovia, and such like accidents, minerals are added, viz. Lithargy, Minium, Antimony, Ceruse, Marcasite, Calaminaris, etc. A most excellent Stictick Plaster for Wounds and Ulcers caused by a strake, etc. ℞ Minium (b), Calaminaris, of each half a pound. Lithargy of Gold and Silver, of each ℥ iij. Oil of Linum, of Olives, of each one pound and a half. of Bays half a pound. Wax, Colophony, of each one pound. Turpentine, Vernix, of each half a pound. Opopanax, Galbanum, Serapinum, Ammoniack, Bdellium (c), of each ℥ iij. Carabecitrin (d), Olibanum, Aloes-epat, Mirth of Alexandria, Aristolochy (e) of both kinds, viz. long and round, of each ℥ j Foreign Mumy, Magnet, Haematitis, of each ℥ jss. Read and white Corals, Mother of Pearls, Sanguis Draconis, Terra medicat, Strigensis, (f) White Vitriol, of each ℥ j Flowers of Antimony (g) ʒij. Crocus Martis ʒij. Camphor, ℥ j In preparing these, I observe the following method. 1. The five (h) Gums macerated in Vinegar, and boiled, are expressed through a thick Linen cloth, the boiling is twice repeated (the Dose of the Gums may be increased, by reason of the Feces remaining after expression, which are thrown away) afterwards over a gentle heat, in a clean pan (i) they are thickened to a convenient consistency. 2. The Oils of Linum and Olives, are put into another Pan, and the Lithargy of gold and silver is added, they are boiled and stirred together, till the Oil be coloured afterwards the Calaminaris is added, and a little after the Minium, all these kept connnually stirring are boiled for almost two hours together, till they be boiled enough, which is proved, if a drop being put upon your Nail condense and harden, and will not more dissolve. 3. Than also about the end add the Vernix, Oil of Bays, Wax, and Colophony, all being well mixed, and melted, and removed from the fire, make the Pan with the Gums leisurely to heat, and successively pour out the Liquor from the second Pan to the Gums, by most diligent stirring incorporate them over most gentle heat; beware the mixture boil not (for so the Gums will be clotted, and difficulty mixed with the Oil) afterwards in stirring add the powders, and diligently work all together for an hour; lastly, add the Camphir, first dissolved in Oil of Iuniper (k): If it hap to be too soft, a little more Wax and Colophony may be added. The way to try its just consistency is thus: Dip a stick into it while it is hot, and let some drops fall into Water, if the matter be soft, and stick to your fingers, boil it longer, till it be hard. Than take it from the fire, and pour it into a large Basin full of Water, and with your hands (first anointed with Oil of Camomile, Roses, Iuniper, Earthworms, and St. Johnswort, of each a like quantity mixed) knead and work it very well for three or four hours, that it may be like an Amalgama; make it up in Rolls, which wrap in Leather pomell, and keep for use. The ●irtues of this Plaster are innumerable. In the Sublunary Globe there is not found a more efficacious. 1. Against fresh, and also inveterate Ulcers and Wounds, wheresoever they are in the Body, and also in the Head. 2. It days and cleanses Wounds, produceth good flesh, consolidates, and heals more efficaciously in one Week, than another in a whole Month. 3. It 〈◊〉 not good 〈◊〉 to putrefy, moreover, corruption and excrescence of evil flesh it powerfully prevents. 4. In Nerves out of, or bruised, it is a most excellent Remedy. 5. It extracts from Wounds, Iron, Wood, Led, and a●l other things which should be extracted, by outward application only. 6. It cufes the ●ings and Wounds (m) of mad Animals; for it attracts the Venom. 7. It ripens all Imposthumes (n) by application only. 8. Against the Caneer, Pistula, Kings-evil, and Persian-fire, it is an excellent Re●. 9 〈…〉 dolours of all kinds of Wounds or Hurts. 10. 〈…〉 it is very beneficial. 11. Where the Head is swollen, the Hairs being Shaved of, this Plaster is applied wi● 〈…〉. 12. 〈…〉 upon the Back, It removes the dolours thereof. 13. 〈◊〉 Flous of the Skin external and internal, it heals by application. 14. 〈…〉 vitues entire fifty years, in which time it is equally efficacious, as when 〈…〉. (a) The● is also another, of which Paracelsus in his Chirurgery makes often mention, 〈…〉 it by a Barbarous Name. Oppodeldoch, but its genuine preparation he hath 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 left. The Compesition Felix Wurtzius hath in his Chirurgery, chap. 2. part. 4. A● Bo●tius of Boodt, from Wurtzius citys it in his book of Ge●s, lib. 2. chap. 233. page 226. yet conceals the Author's name. Another description of Paracelsus his Oppodeldoch. Thereis also another description of the Oppodeldoch Plaster, greatly in use by Par●celsu●: The preparation thereof is thus. ℞ Gall●m, Op●x, of each ℥ iij. Anmoniack, Bdellium of each ℥ j Macerate these for eight days or more in distilled Vinegar, strain them, and thicken them gently to the Consistency of Honey, than. ℞ Lithargy most finely Pulverisate half a pound. In ●al● a pound of come Oil, boil it with gentle fire, and continually stir it with a Spatum, till it acquire a darkish colour, than add of Wax one pound, which being mo●ted, mix all with the above named Gums, and a little after add Oil of Bays ℥ iij. stir them most diligently, till all be exactly mixed. Remove the mixture from the fire, ●d than add the following Powders finely beaten. ℞ Crocus Martis, Foreign Mumy, Magnet prepared, Magistery of white and read Corals, of each ℥ ss. La● alaminatis prepared, 〈◊〉 Mirth, Masculine Frankincense, Mast●h, Round Aristclochy, of each ℥ ij. These Poweders infuse into the liquid Plaster not hastily, but very leisurely, diligently providing that all be most exactly united. Lastly add, ℞ Powder of Amber ʒj. Oil of bays ʒj. Tur●entine ℥ ss. Mix and melt these a part, dissolve in it of Camphor ʒj. and than add of ●ow 〈◊〉 Oriental Crocus ʒss. This Solution made a part mix with the Plaster while it is hot and do this prudently, that all may be conjoined, and united by little and little. Than make Rells, mo●ining them with Oil of St. Johnswort, and lay them up for use. This Physter c●es all Wounds caused by Pricks or Guts, without any putrefaction; it impedes excre● of Hest, producing only so much as need is. Old Ulcers first cleansed are in like manner cured with this Flayster; but if you would have it more strong, to cure every kind of 〈◊〉, and Corroding Ulcer. ℞ Crocus of Metals, of which above, Vitrol calcined to a redness, Mercury precipitate per se, of each a like quantity, mix and reduce● to Powder. Of this Powder mix ʒss. with every ℥ ss. of the 〈◊〉, being frist melted in a Pan, and afterwards the Powder mixed therewith, adding also a little Oil of surpentine. This Plaster is most excellent, serving for all uses, of which also the Author adviseth. (b) Not Native but prepared. (c) E●mt. (d) That is, Amber. (e) Viz. of the Root. (f) Sigillata. (g) 〈◊〉 white. (h) Bede six. (i) With go the heat. (k) Di●ill'd or expressed. pomell O●a Swine's Bladder. (m) A Specisick for the Biting of a Mad Dog, is, that the Liver of that D●g that Bitten the Patient, be applied to the Wound. Also the Tooth, with which the Wound war made, if ag in it be rub'a there with. Likewise the skin of the Mad Deg applied to the Wound. (n) For the same Opopanax, which is added dissolved in distilled Vinegar, is also successfully applied to a Pestilential Bu●o. oh ●merg Ch●gious many Vulnerary Potions have been invented. Whether Vulnerary Potions beuseful. Of which Felix Wurtzlus best adviseth, in his Chirurgery, Chap. 5. part. 4. the Considerations and Adm●nitions of which Good Man, with 〈◊〉 Compositions of these Vulnerary Potions, have obtained a good commendation of all that hear of them. If from things Simple, such Potions may be prepared, in my judgement it would be much better, if Arcanums of them were Philosophically made, which with others might be Medicinally used, or by themselves given in far smaller D●s●s. For these are very penetrative, and one or two Doses, effect as much as many of the Vulnerary Decoctions. The Arcanum of Prunella is admirable, and may serve instead of all other. For if ℈ j ʒss. or ʒj. thereof be given in Wine, it presently demonstrates emendation of the Wound, and good success, to which in operation there is none found equal. An Efficacious Medicinal Stone (a). ℞ Green Vitriol one pound. White Vitriol half a pound. Alum (b) one pound and a half. Anatron (c), Common Salt, of each ℥ iij. Salt of Bohemian-tartar, Salt of Wormwood, of Mugwort, of Succory, of Arsemart, of Plantain, of each ℥ ss. Put them in a glazed Pot (d), pour on a little (e) Vinegar of Roses, boil them with a gentle fire of Coals, often stirring them; when the mixture gins to thicken, add of Venetian Ceruse half a pound, Bowl Armenack ℥ iiij. Diligently mix all, until by the force of the fire the mass be converted to a moderate hardness like a Stone, which afterwards, by breaking the Vessel must be taken out, and reserved for use. If you would add Gums, viz. Myrrh and Frankincense, boil them but gently, that they burn not, and their virtue vanish in the fire. Virtues and use. The virtues thereof are almost innumerable. 1. It presently takes away all Ulcers (f) in the exterior parts of the Body, they being first washed morning and evening, and clothes moistened in the Solution hereof laid upon them or Lint put in them. 2. It removes all defluxions (g), cleanses and comforts the affected part. 3. It dries Wounds and old Ulcers, (h) arising from immoderate use of Venery, if a Linen cloth imbibed be put thereon. 4. It fastens the Teeth, and preserves the Gums (i) from putrefaction. 5. It restrains tears of the Eyes, redness and dolours of the Eyes, it removes, and takes away dimness, if the corners of the Eyes externally with a Feather be moistened here with. If in Ophthalmy it be used, it may be dissolved in Water of Roses, Eye-bright, or Verveine. Verveine is gathered in June and July, before the Sun rises, and with Wine first digested for a Month, afterwards distilled. 6. It cures Erysipela's, and the Holy-sire, clotheses moistened being laid on, and when dry again moistened, in the space of twenty four hours the evil is removed, and if any holes be, they must be washed with this Water. 7. The Scab of the Hands and Body are cured by it, if therewith washed in the Evening. 8. Against Tetters, but than it must not be too much-allayed with Water, that it may the more powerfully operate: so also against the Tinea (k). 9 It is most happily applied to a Cancer of the Breast, that is already opened; also to the Cancer of the Mouth pomell, or any kind of affect of the Gums, Noli me tange● or other vices of the Mouth; Ulcers of the Throat and Scurvy it cures, by the Mouth being Gargled therewith, and it afterwards spit out, or else washed by a Pencil dipped the rain. 10. It admirably mortifics and cleanses any old ache (m) or grief, without any molestation to the Patient. 11. Where there are white Bladders and Pustles in the Feet (n), they must be washed with this Water. 12. A Cloth moistened with this, and applied to an Imposthume oh, mitigates it. 13. To all kind of Blasting it is applied with Linen moistened in it. 14. The fiery Sores of the Fundament of either Sex are cured, if clotheses moistened be applied The way of using. One ounce of this Stone must be dissolved in one pound of Rain (lordship) water, or River-water, not Fountain, after filtration, and rejecting the feces, the clear water we apply as need requires. (pomell) (a) The medicinal Stone is otherwise called Lapis Salutis, Lecause it is prefitably used in Chyrurgy, that is, it is a medicine only externally to be applied. Others more briefly prepare it, yet in virtue not 〈◊〉 to it. Another more brief description of Lapis Salutis. ℞ Vitriol one pound. Nitre half a pound. Ceruse, Alum, Bole-armenack, of each ℥ iiij. Salt Armmoniack, ℥ ij. Pulverisate all well, but first grind the Ceruse and Bolus on a Marbel, and pour on them Vinegar, till they be covered two fingers, in a conveniently large pot, boil them gently, keep it easily boiling, till all be converted to the hardness of a Stone. Another Description of Mr. John Greiff. ℞ Alum ℥ iiij. Ungarick Vitriol ℥ ij. White Vitriol, Bohemian-tartar, Borax, of each ℥ j Mastich, Frankincense, Salt Ammoniack, of each ℥ j Ceruse ℥ vj. True Bole-armenack ℥ iij. The Alum, and both kinds of Vitriol, with the rest grossly beaten together, in a large glazed Earthen-pot, boil with most strong Vinegar, over a gentle-fire, to the Consistency of a Stone. (b) Crude. (c) Gall of glass, Glass gall, it is found sticking to the sides of Fornaces, where glass is made. (d) Of a convenient magnitude. (e) Not very much. (f) And which may be referred to Ulcers. (g) Not of the Head, but of Ulcers. (h) Venereal. (i) By gargling with Plantane-water. Note. Vitriol will black the Teeth, which must afterwards be purged with common Dentifricks'. (k) By the Germane Erbgrinde. pomell The Quinsey, and inflammation of the tangue. (m) Made by accident, bruising, or other external violence. (n) Inclining to the Gout. oh Of what kind soever. lordship Or other distilled appropriate Water. cue Of this kind there is another Water, used in the like cases, which may serve instead of Lapis Salutis, being useful and convenient, its Composition is thus. A Mercurial Water. ℞ Sublimate Mercury, ground very small upon a Marble ℥ ss. on which pour of Plantant Water one pound and a half, dissolve it by gentle boiling in Baln●o, by filtering se●ate it from the Fe●s: afterwards pour it into a most clean Tin-pan, leave it for a 〈◊〉 time, and it will black the Pan. Which perceiving put it into another clean Tin-pan, that the former may be cleansed from its blackness, than again pour the Water into the cleansed Pans this labour repeat often till the Pans be not more blacked with the Water, but remain white, as before they were used, which is want to be after ten or twelve times. This Water reserve for use, it is white, of colour, and very useful in healing Ulcers, as well in the Mouth, as Yard, especially such as arise from Lues Venerea; also in mortifying 〈◊〉 it is very powerful. If you desire it should be stronger, six times Infusi●in the Pans will be sufficient, for so it will be more strong. It's use is only with a Penful by gently touching the Ulcers. It is also powerful in generating flesh. Salt, Butter, Sugar, or Honey of Satur●e. Minium, (a) or Ceruse of Crete not adulterated, moistened and mixed with distilled Vinegar and afterwards dried. To this matter, when ground, pour distilled Vinegar, till it be covered three or four fingers (b), set it in a hot place, (not in a Hothouse where people devil, for the fume (c) of this Vinegar infused upon Saturn is hurtful) or in Ashes, to digest for two days, daily stirring it four times, and the Vinegar will be changed into a yellow colour, sweet of taste, (vessels for this use should be Glass, for Earthen (e) vessels are apt to leak, or be penetrated by the Vinegar) pour of the Vinegar, and reiterate the labour by pouring on fresh, until it be not more coloured, nor wax sweet. Abstract the remaining Vinegar in Balneo, and what remains in the bottom will be like Gumm, (f) to which pour distilied Rain-water, that it may again be dissolved, and the remaining Feces of the Vinegar will sink to the bottom; go on, and continued pouring on fresh Water to the Ashes (g), until no more can be extracted. The Water filtrated evaporate (h), and you will have a Salt, which in a moist Cellar may be resolved into an Oil. This Salt, the first time prepared, may be calcined (i) a little (not too much, lest the better Spirits fly away) and growned upon a Marble. Afterwards distilled Vinegar again pour on, that it may be dissolved, set it in hot Ashes for three or four days, often stirring it, what is clear pour of, filter and evaporate, rejecting the Feces. If this labour be reiterated certain times, the Salt will be exceeding fair and crystalline, which, lastly, may be dissolved in Fountain-water, and that afterwards evaporated, or per se, in a Cellar resolved into an Oil, Virtues and Use. 1. This Sugar of Saturn makes all sublimate (k), and corrosive Mercury's sweet and unhurtful pomell; therefore in Corrosive Ulcers, which arise from Salt it is an excellent Medicament. As also in Vegetables, common Sugar tempers and corrects their acrimony and bitterness; so this Sugar of Saturn, mitigates and amendss minerals, and Mercurial, Arsenic, both in the greater and lesser World. 2. Against putrefaction of the Mouth it is a most excellent Remedy. 3. In malignant Ulcers, Corroding, Cancrose, and such like Saturnine evils, also in the Work it is very efficacious. 4. Against Ringworms. 5. It purges and cleanses old Ulcers, Impostumes, and Wounds, how singular a Remedy this is in affects of this kind, can scarcely be expressed. 6. Paracelsus esteems this as a singular Arcanum against every kind of Blasting Inflammations, Tumours, and the Persian-fire, if mixed with Water of Plantain, or Nightshade, and applied warm by linen cloaths moistened therein. Also blue cloth dipped therein, is want to be applied to the Persian-fire. 7. Against read Pimples of the Face. 8. It presently takes away Tumours, if applied with Oil Olive and Camomile mixed with Rose-water. 9 In Inflammation, and redness of the Eyes, it is best in Water of Eye-bright and Roses. 10. With Oil of Turpentine mixed, it cures all Ulcers, Wounds, and contracted Members, being constantly for sometime anointed therewith. 11. Against Cancers and Fistula's. 12. It's use is most excellent in Ulcers of the Breasts. 13. All Tumours, Inflammations, and dolours of the Members, by its external use are removed. 14. In the Colic, some drops of this Oil may be inwardly given in Whitewine. 15. In great internal Inflammations, three grains are want to be given in Water of Roses and Plantain. Also Spirit of Wine may be poured upon this, that it may subtly extract, and this essencified Spirit may be given instead of the Salt. Saturn is naturally cold, therefore contraries all Inflammations. 16. In the Quartane, and affects of the Spleen, also in prickings about the Navel. 17. Also it may be mixed with Plasters, and Ointments, or per se, be resolved into Oil, or applied in appropriate Water. 18. This Salt being inwardly taken, by its coldness represses Venereal Lust: Those that are devoted to a single life, and would use it, may thus do it, viz. being mixed with some other Oil, they may anoint the external Region therewith. From this Sugar, by artificial distillation, an inflammable Spirit (m) may be drawn, with which, fortified with its proper Salt, some have endeavoured to make Calx of gold (diligently prepared by the benefit of Aqua Regis) potable (n). Let experience be the punishment to such as so believe. (a) Is Saturn calcined. (b) Or more. (c) Evaporation. (d) Noxious, especially to the Head. (e) Unless they be well Acnealed. (f) Like Honey. (g) Feces. (h) Unto a Skinniness. (i) This calcination is unprofitable, for this Salt easily flows; it may indeed be dried, but calcined difficultly. (k) Therefore also precipitate. pomell Burning Spirit of Saturn, how it is made, see Tyrocinium lib. 2. cap. 4. de Spiritibus.— Lastly, and in distilling together, Oil and Spirit of Saturn. a read Oil comes forth in read drops, and than the whole which is come forth seems to be read. If therefore it be rectified, you will have four several Menstruums, viz. the burning Spirit, which first comes forth; than the yellow Oil, which comes forth next; the third is the Phlegm, the fourth is the read Oil, which in rectification remains in the bottom. The rectification is thus made; all which in the first distillation comes forth from the Sugar by a small Retort; with exceeding gentle heat in Balneo distil it, and they will all come forth severally, which must be kept a part. (m) The Spirit comes forth only ar●p by drop, without any veins (or streiks) appearing in the Neck of the ● tort. The yellow Oil comes forth with obliqne veins, like burning Wine. The Water or Phlegm with straight veins. These separations are greatly to be esteemed; for with the Spirit and Phlegm, is made a very excellent preparation of Pearls; they being beaten in a 〈◊〉 are presently dissolved in the said Phlegm, afterwards dissolved and separated from the Feces; with a little of this Spirit poured upon them, they are again precipited into a Liquor like a perme, of so great Volatility, that it hath been known even in sight to vanish into Aire. A famous Cordial These afterwards extracted with Spirit of Wine, or with the same Spirit of Wine plainly by Retort agitated, afford a Cordial of so great virtues, as from no other preparation of Pearls can be obtained. Dose one drop, or two in cordial Water. (n) What our Author hath hinted here, of Aurum potabile made with Spirit of Saturn, Auram potabile of sour. is not without some cause; yet true Aurum potabile is not thus made. This indeed is true, if Calx of Gold (made as the Author above appoints in Aurum potabile) be, with the yellow Oil, that in rectification comes forth in the second place, for certain days Circulated, the substance thereof will be d●olved into a Liquor, the use whereof against Poison's is not to be contemned. Yea, it hath been often sear, that from four drops of this to eight, being exhibited to such as have been judged at the ●oint of Death, they have to admiration been recovered thereby. It helps much in the Falling-sickness, Apoplexy, Paralysy, and other diseases of the Head. The Composition of Sperniola (a). Gather Frog spawn (b) in March, three days before the New Moon, distil it per se in Be●o, for so it will not stink. Having this Water, ℞ Of choice Myrrh, Fran●ia ense, of each ℥ ij. Sa● beat ℥ ss. Camphor ʒiij. Gri● 〈…〉, and mix them: It is necessary that this Powder, in a convenient Glass, be twenty or thirty times Imbibed with the Distilled Water of Frog-spawn, yet so as it be always, well dried every time of its own accord before it be again Imbibed. Afterwards keep it for use. Imvardly into the Body is given the quantity of half (d) a Filberd-nut in Plantane-water, in the internal Haemorrhagia, when all other Medicines are given without Success. Virtues and Use. 1. By its coldness it coagulates the Blood; for, in stopping internal Haemorrhagia, flowing out of the Nosthriss and Throat, when all are desperate, three or four grains may fasel; be exhibited into the Body in Water of Shepheards-purse (e). 2. If it be dissolved in Vinegar, and externally applied to Erysipela's (f), or to hot podagrical dolours it much helps. 3. The external Haem ●rrhagia (g) of Wounds it stops by application. 4. If put upon the * A disease in the singers. Panaritium for two hours it kills him (h), or if the finger be wrapped in a skin, moistened first therewith, and when dry again moistened, and this repeated often (i). 5. It also mortifies the Cancer, but more efficacious is the Water of Frog-spawn alone. 6. In contumacious fluxes of Women, two or three grains are inwardly given with Water of Mugwort. 7. In Water of Frog-spawn distilled per se, if a little Alum be dissolved, by Lim● clothes moistened therein, it is commodiously, and with good success applied to 〈◊〉 call dolours. (a) Sperniola with Paracelsus is Frog-spawn, which in the beginning of the Spring is found in Lakes, Ditches, and Standing Waters; which afterwards, by the benefit of the Sun, are concocted into living Frogs. This must be gathered for Medicine in the Month of March, and that three or four days before the New Moon, and applied to use. Skilful Surgeons in crude Frog-spawn Imbibe linen clotheses often, and as often dry them: which afterwards they use in removing all kind of inflammations of Wounds; yea, if upon them Clotheses, Playders be spread, they wonderfully repress those affects. In Erysipela of the Feet or Ha●s, or of any other external Member, often returning, nothing is more profitable than it, viz. if only such dried clothes, prepared with crude Frog-spawn, be applied to the affected place and the Members a rapt therein. In the Shins, or Legs, Erysipela's are easily assu●ages, if of these Linen clothes, Stookings be artificially made: But these must be Imbibed seven times or more, with the same Frog-spawn, and as it were boiled mit, and than dried. Forth se may dure many years, if not wiped or washed with other water. From the use of these, the Erysipela neither easily returns, nor is difficultly removed, for presently after application, both dolour, tumour, and also the redness cease. (b) In the Full Moon it exceedingly stinks, but being prepared in the New Moon, it dures thirty years (c) Very fine. (d) Or three grains, or five. (e) Of Melanthium. (f) It must be applied hot, or bloodwarm; otherwise the Erysipela will be ulcerated, with the cold. (g) In some Stove. (h) Read it. (i) The Panaritium is killed by being held in Water of Frog-spawn, but in that immersion so great torment is excited in the Finger, as unless the Patient's Hands be strongly held, he shall scarcely be able to bare it. The blood of a Mole taken in Paper, and applied to the Finger much helps. A Cosmetick against Blemishes of the Face. ℞ Of the best purified Mercury (a), from which all blackness, is diligently removed by washing half a pound, mix it afterwards with a like quantity of sublimate Mercury pulverisate, in an Earthen (b) Unglased Pan; put these into an Alembeck of a strait Orifice, pour on distilled Vinegar, until they be covered three or four fingers, let them stand three or four days, daily stirring them certain times, than it extracts a white powder, the whitish Vinegar by Inclination separate (c), the white Powder spontaneously settling to the bottom from the Vinegar, for certain days keep so, rejecting the Vinegar. This labour must be reiterated very often, until you have abundance of that white Powder, which afterwards dry per se, and lay it up for use (d): It is not Corrosive, therefore, unless you will, it needs no washing. Use. Externally only it is applied, by anointing with the proper Hospital, or with Water of Beans, against all blemishes of the Face. Also Tetters. Moreover it is a great Incarnative Medicine (e). In application beware you touch neither Eyes nor Teeth (f). (a) 〈◊〉 above done in Arcanum Corallinum. (b) Or in a Stone Marbel Mortar. (c) And pour on other Vinegar. (d) By anointing with Water of Flowers of Nymphaea, or Oil of Sweet Almonds. Note. 〈◊〉 tick People cannot without difficulty use this Cosmetick; for Mercury lives humidities, with which the Phlegmatic abound. (e) For it Plasters especially the greater Basilicon, it is frequently required in French Ulcers. If with Unguents, or chief with Pomada, or Unguentum Populeon it be duly mixed, all Scabs of the Hands, and of the whole Body, it happily extinguisheth. (f) It indeed cleanseth particular blemishes of the Face, from the Crude, and Sublimate 〈…〉 long heating mixed together, and afterwards extracted by distilled Vinegar, but to 〈…〉 for a Cosmetick is not the part of so prudent a Man. For although it may for 〈◊〉 time cover the Wrickles of the Face, and also other incommodities thereof, yet it is want 〈◊〉 ●fully to hurt the Head, and all parts thereabout. For to the beginning of the Nerves, that 〈◊〉 to the brain, Mercury is an enemy; because it resolves, and causeth the generation of greater 〈◊〉 Moreover it infects the Teeth with an unextinguishable blackness, re● 〈…〉 makes them putrid and ulcerous, and Strikes the Case of the Teeth without 〈◊〉. Therefore in the end, our Author not in vain admonisheth lest in application the Eyes or teeth be touched. Which although it be studiously avoided, yet very often also, without any corporal touch for Lithargiry easily pass' through skin and Flesh) it, in its usual manner causeth this Infection. Therefore I persuade all to abstain from the use hereof. There being 〈◊〉 other Fu●us's, or Cosmeticks fou●d ●ut, the most excellent of which are desirable; and by young Gentlewomen bought at a great pri●. Of which I shall add one or more. A Cosmetick made of Bulls-galls. ℞ Galls of Bulls dry them gently in the Sun, afterwards pour upon them Spirit of Wine, and draw forth a Tincture, which will be a little read, anoint the Face with this Tincture, and leave it on for three or four days, yet so, as the party, whose Face is so anointed, neither go out a doors, or freely expose herself to the Air. The time being elapsed, the Face must be often washed with Water of Bean-flowers, or of Nenuphar, or Polyginatum, also before anointing the Face may be well washed, with the same Waters. so, almost to a Miracle the Skin of the Face, and Neck, is rendered most gratefully white, delicate, and amiable. The Spanish Ladies, and also the English, have some ●ucus's for the Summer, and others for the Winter. In the Winter they apply the Essence of Bulls-gall, as is abovesaid; but in the Summer the Juice, or fresh distilled Water from bitter and unripe grapes; for this cools much, and keeps the Skin cold, yea, it causes that Sweat corrupts not the Countenance. Moreover, this Election in the Summer is made by those who only study pleasure: For those that receive Kisses from such Gentlewomen in the Summer time, do for the most part perceive that coldness to be contrary to the heat of the Summer season. But a redness or rosy colour of the Cheeks may also be made with the following elegant Cosmetick. A Cosmetick of Crabs. ℞ From River-crabs boiled, of the Flesh that remains in the extremes of their great Claws, a convenient quantity, dry them gently, afterwards extract them with Spirit of Wine, and in will be admirably tinged. The Menstruum removed by distillation to a certain mellaginousness keep it, and with a little of it, anoint the Cheeks first, according to pleasure, afterwards over it with an other albefying Cosmetick. A ●smetick of Talk. Some earnestly desire a Cosmetick of Talk of which if rightly prepared ℥ j may cost 80. or 100 Coronats. The following preparation thereof seems not to be beside the mark, if so be all thin ●be rightly prepared. First an excellent Spirit of Vinegar must be made of Spanish Wine, viz. by gathering the remaining half of several distilations, and from thence draw forth a most sharp Spirit, which is absolutely necessary, otherwise it will scarcely answer the end. Than ℞ elegant, and exquisite 〈◊〉 etian Talk, cut it with a Knife into as small pieces as you can, in a glass Conc●a pour on or the most sharp Spirit of Vinegar, what quantity you please, leave it in time of heat in the Sun or else set it to digest in Horse-dung for a month, and daily add 〈◊〉 more of the Spirit of Vinegar, until the Vinegar be, as it were, mucillag● none, or 〈…〉 which is a sign of perfect Solution. This while matter by Retort, 〈…〉, observing degrees of heat, Distil into a 〈◊〉 apacious Receiver; first the Vineg● one's forth, afterwards an excellent white Oil, separate these one from the other. With the Vinegar the Hands must be washed, but with the Oil the Countenance must be 〈◊〉. Some say if the Face be first diligently washed from all impurity, this one 〈…〉 hold for a month without ●ing. The Sympath ●k Ointment, or Stellate of Paracelsus. ℞ The fat of a Boar. ●line, ● The older (b) the 〈…〉 the fat. The fat of either Animal must be boiled in Read Wine for half 〈…〉 afterwards poured out into cold Water, and than with a Spoon the 〈…〉, and whatsoever settles to the bottom throw away. Which being 〈…〉 worms (c) 〈◊〉 with Wine, or Water, two Sextaries, dry them in a covered Eartnen-pot, in a Baker's Oven, yet beware they burn not, afterwards grinned them to Powder. ℞ Of this Powder, Of a Boars Brains dried (d), Of read odoriferous Sanders (e), Of Mumy (f), Of the Stone Hamatitis, of each ℥ j Than take of Usnea (g), shaved of the Cranium of one that hath perished by violent Death, the Moon increasing, and being in a good House, if it can be at the time, when she is in the House of Venus, not of Mars or Saturn, about the weight of two Filberd-nuts (h). From all these beaten, and mixed together with the fat (i), according to Art, make an U●uent, which in a Glass well closed, or in a Box, must diligently be reserved for its proper use. If it hap the Unguent be in process of time dried, it may be again softened and moistened, with the aforesaid fat or Virgins-honey. This Ointment must be prepared when Sol is in Libra (k). Use and Virtues of this Sympathetick Unguent. This Cure is not performed by Fascination, as unskillful persons vainly judge, but by the Magnetic attractive virtue of this Medicament, caused by the Stars, which the Air mediating, is brought to and conjoined with the Wound; and as a spiritual operation the effect is produced. It is made, I say, by the Astral and Elemental Conjunction: For as the heat of the 〈…〉 with the Earth. so Arsement (pomell) agrees with the Disease: the Sun being absent 〈◊〉 moved, so it is also here. There are three things which cause such an admirable effect by this Medicament. 1. Sin pathy of Nature. 2. Influences of Celestial Bodies, operating by the Elements. 3. Balsam (m), which is naturally in every man, is endued with virtue of healing. By this Ointment all Wounds are cured of either Sex, with what weapon soever made, (if neither Nerves, Arteries, nor one of the three (n) Members be hurt) if so be the Weapon can be had, although the Patient be many Miles distant. And because it is (oh) of a conglutinating, ripening, and renovating nature, if duly applied, it permits not any noxious Symptoms to superveen. Observations. 1. Anoint the Weapon with which the Wound is made for several days together, if necessity urge, and the Wound be great; otherwise the second, or third time anointing may be sufficient; it must be kept in a clean Linen cloth lordship, and in a warm place, not too hot cue, lest it infer danger on the Patient: Beware also, that no dust fall upon the Weapon, nor wind blow upon it in a cold place, for so it may occasion the Patient to be distracted. 2. Before you anoint the Weapon, consider whither the Wound were made by a prick, if so than begin the anointing at the point (razors) on the upper part (s), or at the very extreme (not below), and so descending (t), otherwise the Sick may receive dettiment. 3. But if you cannot know how far, or how deeply the point entered into the flesh, it will be expedient to anoint the Weapon all over, otherwise only so far as any one is hurt therewith may (u) suffice. 4. It is not needful, as the custom of Barbers is, to sew up the Wound, but that only with a clean cloth, first moistened in the Patient's Urine, it be daily bound about (w). 5. The same day the Weapon is anointed, he must abstain (x) from Venery. 6. Before the anointing of the Weapon, the blood that flows out of the Wound, must speedily be stopped. 7. Instractures, and ruptures of Bones, a little of the powder of the greater walwort (y) or of roots of black Hellebore, may be added to the Unguent. Having the Weapon with which any one was hurt, and you desire to know whether the Patient will live or dye, you may make trial thus (z). If that Weapon be heat upon Coa●s, as hot as you can endure it to hold in your hand, and than upon it you sprinkle most fine powder of read Sanders, Haematitis, if it sweated drops of blood, the Patient will dye; if not, he will recover. But if we would know, whether the Patient govern himself rightly in meats, and drinks and other requisites. This is known when in the defensory, spots of blood appear, if not, than he hath carried himself well. Moreover it is to be Noted. 1. Not having the Arms or Weapon, with which the hurt is inflicted, nevertheless every Aperture, and violent hurt of the Skin, through which the blood comes out, may be cured with this Unguent, if so be a little soft piece of Wood (aa) be moistened in the cruent Apertion, and afterwards the blood cleaving to it, be dried on (not in the Sun nor by the heat of Fire) spontaneously, and per se, and than put into the Box, wherein the Ointment aforesaid is kept, and left in it. 2. If the Wound be very deep, and great, it may several mornings be cleansed, and bound with a fresh Linen cloth; without all other use of external Oils, Unguents, and such like: This Wound howsoever inflicted, will be Cured per se, and it suffices that the stick be only once moistened in the Cruent opening, or Wound, and afterwards remain closed in the Box of Ointment, until a plenary Sanation be. 3. But as often as any new Wound is to be cured, there is always required a fresh piece of Wood, moistened in the blood, and dried, as before said, etc. 4. If a Wound will not bleed, it must be scarified with the Wood, till the blood issue out. So also in healing dolours of the Teeth, the aching Tooth must be so long scarified with a Penknife, till blood gush out, the Knife, after the blood is dried on, being anointed with this Unguent, the pain is presently removed. If a Horse have a Nail struck into his Foot, first draw out the Nail, and afterwards anoint it, and the Foot of the Horse will presently be cured, without suppuration (bb). In the same manner all Animals, having flesh and bones, may be cured (cc). Let the great Physician, at whose WORD, Medicine, by him created, is rendered efficacious, give a legitimate use of these, to all those, that rightly and piously use his Grace and Benediction. To him alone who is most High, be all praise and glory, forever and forever, AMEN. (a) Viz. ℥ iiij. (b) Yet not exceeding seven years of Age. (c) Regenwerme, In Affects of the Nerves, they are of great use. (d) In its proper Bladder, with the Urine of the same, a little macerated, and afterwards dried. (e) Citrine, not read. (f) Of the common, viz. Egyptian, not Mumia Patibuli of Paracelsus. (g) They are better, from such as are Hanged. (h) That is, ʒj. (i) Of the Boar or Bear. (k) That is, in Autumn. pomell If it be put upon the Member till it be hot, and afterwards buried in the Earth, that it may putrify, the Wound is cured. (m) Of the blood. (n) Viz. the Heart, Brain, and Liver. oh Understand the Unguent. lordship Or else in Goat's Leather. cue Not Squalid. razors The Weapon. (s) From the very Point. (t) Toward the Hilt. (u) If by a Cut, from the Edge toward the Back. (w) Or moistened in Water, or Wine bloodwarm. (x) Also he that anoints it. (y) Or Osteocolla. (z) This must be done before the Weapon is anointed. (aa) Or a piece of Willow. (bb) Touching the composition and use of Hopliotrick unguents, or Armourary, or Tromatick, that is Vulnerary, for 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 is a Wound, by those of Jonia it is called 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 thence 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 vulnerary, which is the same in signification with 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, that is, glutinatory; in a peculiar, and indeed Thetick Treatise 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Libavius long discourses; yet lately in his Tom. of Chemical Arcanums, cap. 22. the 1. Part of Hermerick Apocalypsy, against this Oyntmert proposed by our Author, he inveighs Sophistically, and according to his manner and custom, he argues very dirtily. But we matter not Libavius his Sophistication so much as, we respect experience, by which we manifestly perceive, that the effects are drawn from the virtues, and power, existant in things themselves, although we may bewail our ignorance in the Fridden Causes of this Magnetic virtue; yet to it, being by a certain necessity compelled we must subscribe, and admire the wondered power thereof. That wounds should be cured by this Ointment, and themselves not touched therewith, but Weapons, or what is used in their stead, only by anointing; this not man knows a reason of, or hath hitherto understood, nor hath any man found it out: yet in the manifest light of Experience, it is known these things lie hid; as yet, while these things are daily done, the true and adequate causes by searching could by none be found, but we still left as impossible to be known. The Magnot draws Iron, each of these is affected in itself in a wondered manner, but who hath been so ingenious at any time, that of this mirability could tender the true and essentially infallible Reason and of that which only (and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉) causeth this effest? The same may be judged of this Unguent, and we must not presently term things Diabolical Arts, although beyond our opinion, they be very efficacious, nor should we call in question the relation of the thing, or obstinately deny the cleaning of a Wound to it assigned, howsoever the same be done, or that it can be consolidated with, or without anointing of the Weapon, when as we should first inquire into the weight of its causes. But gainsayers of this kind say. 1. How comes it, that by this Chyrurgy, little or nothing is effected in Wounds, if Usnea, taken from the Head of such as are Hanged, be not mixed with the Ointment? 2. How is it, that the Weapon is in vain anointed, unless tinged with the blood that flows out of the Wound? 3. How is it, that dolours or refreshment, can be procured to the sick, by him that cures, according to his pleasure, and by intervals? 4. What cause is cheer, that fractures of Bones are not cured, or at lest, not so equally well unless either Osteocolla, or root of the greater Comphrey be added to the Ointment? 5. Why in a Wound made either by a Prick of a Cut, must the Weapon be in a several manner anointed? 6. Lastly, if the wounded transgress the limits of Diet appointed by the Physician, how comes it, that it is presently discovered in the ligature of the Weapon? These, and such like they allege, who strenuously oppose this Experience of Martial Chyrurgy. Libavius here believes none, but will have it to be only of Natural things, and Sympathy is the continuation of Nature and Conveniency thereof: for although the Bodies of the Magnet and 〈◊〉, be a part and disjoined, yet in them Nature is continued so, that also they agreed in one. Why therefore between the Wound and the Unguent itself, may not we afstem, there is a certain continuation, and that by reason of the Sympathy? But what that is in which it consists, and how it comes to be, and what is the cause thereof, this indeed is that which is sought after. No man as yet durst attribute to himself, so great a divinity of in●nuity, as that he was able to explain all these things infallibly. Yet there is no necessity that 〈◊〉 should acquiesce in our not knowing, but as far as our mind is able, we should endeavour to 〈◊〉 and them. That there is a Sympathy in this Cure is manifest, in which first the subject, or matter is to be considered, which is the blood itself. Secondly, the Efficient, by which, that is, the secret Spirit of the World enlightening all things. The third is the Instrumental Cause, without which the Cure is not performed. We therefore say, the Basis of the Martial Unguent, is Usnea, or the Animal Coagulated, viz. Corporeal Spirits: for when a Man is Stranguled, the Vital and Natural Spirits are carried upward, and not finding passage, by reason of the solid hardness of the Cranium, in the 〈…〉 with the Animal, are included, and encompassed as it were in a strong 〈…〉 of time they come to be united into one, and by the circumserence of the 〈…〉 than by the assistance of Mercury, or the Spirit of the World from Neptune by showers, dens●w, and frosts, as external vehicles poured into inferiors, Usnea is made, viz. the 〈◊〉 of this medicament, which in itself contains all animal, vital, and natural 〈◊〉 which in the same manner afterwards it communicates to the unguent. As 〈…〉; although, whilst it issues hot out of the wound, the volatile spirits presently vanish into 〈…〉 Spirits in the salt of the blood, remain fixed in it, for they are not expelled, but are 〈…〉ed in itself, of which they are a part, and by no means in themselves can be 〈…〉 Therefore it is in the blood that something is yet remaining, in which such operations 〈◊〉 made. When the weapon is anointed with the medicament, which is done actually warm, prsently the fixed salt of the blood in the Ens or weapon magnetically, and naturally, and 〈◊〉 own incited virtue, attracts the animal Spirit from the Unguent, which two Spirits 〈◊〉 intervening of the Spirit of the World, which through all things is diffused, and 〈◊〉 and is the conveyor of all Ideas, Seeds, and Things, by its comple●ion the 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 things; of all things that are done the nearest Author, and so Actives, according to proportion, by applying to Passives, in an amicable connexion, and copulation, are 〈…〉 true Spirit of the World is the universal Mercury, Nature's first born Son, as yet 〈◊〉 the general state of Virginity existing, and putting on the nature of all things, with which it is associated, is no other than the Celestial Mercury. Hence it is, that, whatsoever ●ther of profit, or disprofit, the co-agulated Spirit, without the veins, is sensible of, the same it presently communicates sympathetically, to its own kind residing in the veins, and this is not done but by the medium of the universal spirit, opening the closures of all bodies, which rejoices, or suffers therewith, And therefore it is, that the sick is pained, if the weapon be 〈◊〉 to the fire, or exposed to the turbid or cold Air; viz, because the animal Spirit, which is without the Man, first suffers, and afterwards communicates its passion, to that, which abides in the body of the sick by the same vehicle, by which not only these, but all other things of the world are done. So on the other hand also the same sympathy is manifested, as if the sick shall eat either Onions, Garlic, or Mustard, and exercise the venereal Act, it presently may be observed in the weapon: viz. because the animal spirit in the man first suffers, and afterwards causes the spirit, on the weapon homogeneal to itself, to participate of its suffering. This therefore is the cause of this action: and from hence other questions may be resolved and happily explained. 1. Argument. The Agent and Patient here obtain a just proportion: for the blood with which the weapon is smeared is already dead. Resp. The blood with which the weapon is anointed, although it not more retain the living form, viz. of the Man, yet it remains in form of the mixture, which effects the thing, so that still in it, is an active and passive property. 2. Argument. The Remedy is applied to heal the body, yet the whole is not healed, but only the wounded part. Resp. 1. This Axiom is not general. 2. Remedies are not always applied to the affected part, as is seen in Amulers. 3. Argument. How the Cure which is here administered to the weapon, will be communicated to the affected part, when oftentimes the sick may be some miles distant. Resp. 1. The Etym●n of the denomination answers this: If it be a Magnetic cure, a certain space by which it draws is presupposed. 2. The communication is made by its magnetic force, in the same manner, as the odour of a Carcase is communicated to the nostrils of Vultures many miles of. 3. Although we confess the way of this communication is unknown, yet it doth not follow, that therefore presently it must be proclaimed Magical. So it may be affirmed the flux, and reflux of the Sea is magical, because it hath been sought out by many, and yet it still remains unknown. The same also may be said of infinite others, for there are very many things latent in the Abyss of Nature, and the lest part of natural things is obvious to our Intellect, the residue succeeding Ages will scarcely found. Now because these things are 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, to us unknown, they must not therefore 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, be rejected, or termed Diabolical. 4. Argument. Here to the cleansing of the part, is applied the proper Urine, Ligature, observation of Diet, etc. Resp. These help somewhat to the consolidation of the Wound, as a cause, without which it is not effected. But that the effect of this operation is limited to the space of a few days, experience manifestly proves the contrary. (cc) To close all, I shall here faithfully communicate to my candid Disciples, two Medicines Chemically prepared, whereof the first is Oil of Camphor, and its composition with other Alexipharmacons, whereby it is rendered efficacious against the Pest. The other is a Diaphoretic Precipitate, of Native Cinnabar, in its own three principles rightly separated, and afterwards from them rightly conjoined. Which Precipitate is assuredly like a certain universal, useful in all kinds of diseases. A singular Alexipharmacon. ℞ Of Camphor ℥ jss. Oil of Sweet Almonds, or Spirit of Turpentine, or which is best, and most precious of all, Oil of Cloves ℥ iij. Salt of Wormwood ℥ ijss. First grind the Camphor as fine as possibly you can, and than leisurely imbibing grind it with the Oil, until it be plainly like a Poultis, than also add the Salt of Wormwood, and grind it for some time, till all be exceedingly well mixed. These by Retort, with a very short Neck, in a dry Balneo, which is closed in a Reverberatory, distil into a Receiver, not very great but short, observing degrees of Fire, at first gentle, afterwards increased, but not very strong, until the Oil itself come forth, and with it the Camphor, in form pliant and buttery, together with many white Spirits issuing out all at once. In the end, lest an Empyreuma be made, especially if the Oil of Almonds be not distilled of, (in the rest it is not so like to be) the Recipient, with the Oil that first came out, must be removed, and than the fire increased, that the Salt of Wormwood remaining in the Retort, may be well cleansed from its Stink, and Calcined, and the Retort also in the Fire be very hot. Afterwards take out the Salt of Wormwood, grind it, and in another small Retort, re-pour on all that Oil which was distilled of in the first distillation, and in the same manner, as before, distil it, and after all the Oil is come forth more clear than at first; again Calcine the Salt, and the same Stink it receives from the Feces of Oil of Sweet Almonds, will be by this means taken away. The same labour repeat also the third time, viz. rectifying the same Oil upon the said Salt. Lastly, in the said Oil, now, by reason of the Camphor, nothing buttery, but very pure, extinguish a convenient quantity of pieces of Tiles heat read hot, and this must be minded, that as while you are putting those into the Oil, the Vessel must necessarily be open, that presently after it be diligently closed with its proper Stopple, (for the Oil will be inflamed) and than by Retort with a gentle Fire distil it, and the Oil will come forth clear and transparent, which must be separated from the Phlegm, if any be. In the mean time, whilst this Oil is made, the other Ingredients for this Composition may be prepared; as extract of Mirth, Aloes, and Saffron, as also Gum of Sulphur. The extracts are made in manner, as is taught in Tyrocinium lib. 2. cap. 9 with Spirit of Wine but the Myrrh and Aloes, must first be dissolved in stilled Vinegar, that it may be separated from the Feces, the Vinegar afterwards being removed, the rest is performed with Spirit of Wine, according to the prescript of Art Gum of Sulphur is made after the manner prescribed in Tyrocinium of Balsam of Sulphur; but in the end, the Spirit of Wine from the extracted Sulphur must be separated, that it 〈…〉 side in the bottom, and in a cold place coagulated till it be like Gum. The 〈…〉 on of all these is thus. ℞ Oil of Camphor, Extract of Myrrh, of each ℥ j Extract Aloes ℥ ss. Extract of Sastron, Gum of Sulphur, of each ʒijs. Mix all diligently, and keep it in a clean Vessel. Dose from two to three grants taken every morning with Treacle-water, or within twenty four hours after the first infection, taken twice or thrice to provoke Sweat. An excellent Diaphoretic Precipitate. First, make Spirit of Nitre, as teacheth Tyrocinium lib. 2. c. 4. of this ℞ one pound, Salt gem as much, being very subtly pulverisate; mix them, and in a convenient Retort, with a Receiver annexed, placed in a close Reverberatory, distil a most read Water, which keep. Than ℞ Native Cinnabar of Hungaria most read, which is the Minera of Mercury or Quicksilver, well cleansed from the Earthy Scoria's, as much as you please, this leisurely dissolve in the aforesaid Water; and especially see that you warily proceed; for all will vehemently wax hot together, therefore a little piece of Minera must be injected, and moreover, for its total Solution, (which will be of an excellent green colour) a large quantity of Menstruum is required. This Solution clear, and from the combustible Sulphur, which either swims on the top, or settles to the bottom, by inclination separated, distil by a Cucurbit in a Fire of Sand. First the Menstruum comes forth, and the Principles of the Minera itself remain in the bottom, now indeed by reason of this Solution, and ablation of the Menstruum discontinued, but afterwards they must be separated. After the Menstruum is all separated, urge the fire a little more strongly, and to the sides, or upper part of the Cucurbit the Sublimed Mercury will be elevated most white, but in the bottom the Sulphur and Salt subjected together will reside. Break of the Cucurbit, that the Mercury may be separated from the other principles, and not confusedly mixed but be gathered a part. The common Sublimate diligently gathered, in a Cucurbit with distilled Vinegar, by gentle Boiling 〈◊〉 a Fire of Sand, dissolve; separate the Solution from the Feces. The Vinegar being lear, yet containing in itself the Mercury, abstract to a dryness: what remains, with Rain-water or May-dew, again by boiling dissolve, reject the Feces, and distil the Water into a Magma somewhat black, the same with fresh distilled Rain-water again dissolve by Boiling, reject the Feces, as before, and again distil it; this do also the third and fourth time, viz. until the Mercury after the fourth distillation remain most white. Than to it pour excellent Alcohol of Wine, and in a Vessel with a Blindhead, divest it certain Weeks, or for a whole Month in Balneo. In the mean while, the other principles also, which resided in the bottom, after the Sublimate was removed, separate and clarify, in which observe this method. Upon them pour distilled Ram-water hot; ●sently the Salt by dissolving itself, goes into the same Water, but the yellow Sulphur ●mains alone. If any of the Salt shall still cleave unto it, that must be removed by reito●ted washing with the distilled Rain-water, and mixed with the former extraction of Salt. Both afterwards must be purified, also with Spirit of Wine only. Therefore ●om the Salt first remove the distilled Water, with which you extracted it, and the 〈◊〉 dissolve with the best Spirit of Wine, the Feces removed, the Solution will be 〈…〉 to yellow; distil of the Spirit of Wine to a skinniness, and the halt 〈…〉 will be ●lated in the bottom like transparent Vitriol, which diligently gather and keep. The Sulphur, being first often washed with hot distilled Water, and dried, in like manner with Spirit of Wine digest for some time, and the same afterwards abstract from the Sulphur. Thus the two principles of Salt and Sulphur purified will be in readiness; to the same purity also the Mercury must be reduced. After it hath been digested and dissolved for the appointed time with Spirit of Wine, (all that Composition will be elegantly read) by Retort into a most capacious Receiver, distil of the Spirit of Wine, at first with gentle fire of Sand, afterwards urge the fire, and the Spirit of Mercury will come forth, by often extending itself through the whole Recipient, and by subliming like Crystal. After the distillation is exactly performed leave all, and after twenty four hours the Crystallizare Spirit of Mercury, will be dissolved in the Spirit of Wine first distilled of, which must afterwards be separated from the Spirit of Wine, by gentle heat in Balneo. The Spirit of Wire first ascends, and leaves the Spirit of Mercury in the bottom of a Cineritious colour, which also keep. Having all these three principles, process must be made to an hemogeneal conjunction of them, which to perform, thus proceed. First make a Conjunctive Water of the same Minera, after this manner. Dissolve Minera of Ungarick Quicksilver ℥ vj. in a dissolving Water made of Nitre and Saltgem. The Solution separated from the Feces, distil by gentle heat in Balneo, to a thickness like Oil; pour on fresh dissolving Water, and again distil it to an Oiliness, this do five or six times. Afterwards in a Vessel well closed, set it to putrefy in Balneo for fourteen days, than distil it with gentle fire of Sand, until all superfluity of Water from it be separated: When the white Spirits begin to come forth, change the Recipient, and apply another very well luted, in which receive the Spirits, together with the Water with them distilled, afterwards urge the distillation till the Vessel be very hot, and keep the Water. In ℥ vj. of this, dissolve of the Salt above made ℥ ij. and circulate it for some time in Balneo; afterwards upon ℥ ss. of the Sulphur, pour of this Water (viz, in which the Salt is resolved and digested) ℥ jss, and in gentle heat of Balneo separate the same Water to a convenient thickness; than the second time pour on the same quantity of the Water, viz. ℥ jss. and by distilling in Balneo abstract it, and so go on, until with ℥ ss. of Sulphur, ℥ j of Salt be entirely incorporated; which by the weight you may know, and if of both be made one certain viscous liquor. To ℥ ss. of these, add ℥ ij. of the Spirit of Mercury above prepared, and in a Phiol Hermetically sealed, boil it in an Athanor, prudently adhibiting degrees of fire, until all be reduced to a read powder, which will be in the space of three or four Months; this Powder thus prepared, and afterwards corrected with Alcohol of Wine, keep for use. It is a Universal Medicine, of which one grain or two at most, exhibited in any disease, with convenient Vehicles, wonderfully help the internal Balsam, to expel an Enemy internally harboured, either by Vomit, Siege, or Sweat. Sit nomen Domini benedictum. FINIS. EPILOGUE. NOw let the Supercilious Academic 〈◊〉, contemners of Chemical Medicaments, be 〈◊〉; that with menaces, and violent Objurgations, hitherto foolishly deride, condemn, and with a thousand mockeries, despise the faithful verity, and divine Science of our Fore fathers, whose honourable estimation of this Celestial gift, was conformed to the Majesty they beheld therein. Let them forbear, I say, any more to brand the ●sciples of Hermes with marks of 〈◊〉, Envy, Ignorance, and Fraud, or to require ocular demonstrations, and plain manif●stations of their artificial Labours; or else in a new, and unusual way of learning imperiously to exact Spagirick Secrets from Carbonary Physicians, (as they are pleased to call them;) which occult, yet exceeding profitable Medicines, by the assistance of Divine Virtue, I have, this once, in ample manner communicated to the Republic. This one thing from the most severe punisher of all Falsehood and Injustice, with earnest prayers I desire, that to All, who with ardent invocation of the Almighty's help, and with a grateful mind use these rightly prepared, to the praise and glory of the Creator, profit of their needy Neighbour, sincere, and due honour of the Chemical Science, and having received them acknowledge the liberality of God, and freely impart them to the Spagirick Commonwealth, Grace, and all benediction in Healing may be increased and multiplied: But to unworthy Deriders, who with feigned Contempt use these Gifts of GOD p●ly (as to this day is manifest, many wicked Galenists have done, bunting after praise, and estimation to themselves, by the 〈…〉 of others) and with internal perfidiousness, cease not to asperse, both in word and deed, Spagirick Benefactors, that all may fall out contrary. That this may be ratified and confirmed, let the most holy TRIUNITY, which hath given to me both will and ability, grant, that these Chemical labours, and Spagirick grains, separated from contemptible things, not without great industry, perfect, and most frequent examinations, may be consecrated to perpetual memory of posterity, and let the whole Spagirick Senate and People, with me Cordially say AMEN. Vive, Vale Lector, si quid scis rectius illis, Candidus imperti: si non, his utere gratus. FINIS. A TREATISE OF OSWALDUS CROLLIUS OF SIGNATURES OF Internal Things; OR, A TRUE and LIVELY ANATOMY OF THE GREATER and LESSER WORLD LONDON, Printed for John Starkey at the Mitre in Fleetstreet, and Thomas Passenger at the Three Bibles upon London-Bridge. 1669. OSWALDUS CROLLIUS, PHYSICIAN AND Hermetick Philosopher, HIS PREFACE TO THE READER Of Signatures, or a true and lively Anatomy of the greater and lesser WORLD. IT is greatly to be desired, That the Herbarists of our time, who are ignorant of the Internal Form, knowing only the Matter, Substance, and Corporiety of Herbs, would employ as great diligence in enquiring into the Signatures of Plants, as they are aocurate in various, and often very frivolous debates about their denominations; hereby far more abundant and fruitful utility would redound to the Weal-public of Medicine. But since for the most part (as almost in all Arts is want to be) leaving the sweet and pethy kernel of Sciences, like Plebeians destitute of internal Eyes, and only considering the external face of things, they are at length wholly occupied about the exterior hitter Rind: Hence it is, that many Nomenclators of Herbs are found, which magnificently describe the Receptacles, habitations, and External Vestments of Plants (in which their virtues, as in Domiciles, are hospited:) But the footsteps of the invisible God in the Creatures, The place in which God is said to exist, and from the sign God himself or his Essence is known: For all Creatures in their properties do as it were demonstrate the presence of GOD. the Shadow and Image of the Creator impressed in the Creatures, or that Internal force, and occult virtue of Operation, (which as Nature's Gift is insited, and insused by the most high God, into the Plant or Anima, from the Signature and mutual Analogick Sympathy and harmontous concordance of Plants, with the Members of the Human Body,) is by the prudent Physician only inquired into: and thence by the industrious help of Vulcan, or Anatomic Knife, is drawn out and applied to its proper use, not drousily passed over in noxious Silence, as is by Vulgar Herbarists too frequently done. Although from the Nonuments of others, without any Foundation of Signature, or separation of the true from the false, very many Heteroclite Virtues are described, and assigned to several Herbs; yet Experience, the alone and only Mistress of things, testifies that they are insussicient to answer the desired expectation of Physicians and Patients. If Experience, the Mother of Verity, may be credited, we need not infer many reasons for the proof hereof. There is required a higher ingenuity, and more subtle Inquisition, Diverse and manisold sormes are the Signs directing to found every singular Mystery. than can be obtained by sight of the Eyes only. If the plenary and intimate Knowledge of Plants (such as Nature hath reserved to be searched out, and subtly understood by the studious lovers and admirers of Natural things) we would as perfectly comprehend, as some hundreds of them, at first sight, without the knowledge of their Internal Virtue, may in the vulgar manner, The qualities of Simples are not to be considered; but their Arcanums. by their Names be discerned: Yet names of Herbs have not the virtues, therefore their Bodies are to be examined, that we may know, what purges, what yields odour, what heals fevers, and what cures wounds. Moreover, that fallacious and unjust censure of the Four Qualities, viz. Hot, Cold, Dry, and Moist, cannot sufficiently manifest their Virtues, such qualities being but the Shadows of things, as Colours, not having roots, or powerful operations. They will not run this hazard, who knowing the Virtue from the root of the Centre, not from the Superficies; and, leaving the subtlety of fruitless names, do from things themselves, by intimate and profound speculation, more tightly search out the Truth. In things occult consider the manifest foot steps of Nature divinely impressed, and diligently inquire after the hidden dowryes of Herbs, by inspecting their external Form, and by taste perceiveing what the difference is between the shell, and the Kernel, between the House and the Inhabitant, unless unadvisedly to Wood and Stones, they give the denomination of true representations, or leaving Colonies, institute a Corporation with disjoined Cottages. In all external things the exterior Case is only the Receptacle of innate and inherent Virtues, infused by God, as the Soul into the human Body. That Philosopher most rightly sought to understand the Ingenuity and Knowledge of the Interiour Man, not by the name, but by expressions, (which are true characters and indications of the mind, and internal faculties,) who whilst a Youth stood mute before him, thus compelled him; Speak, OH thou Young Man, if thou meanest I shall know thee. Indeed, by the interpretation of the voice, the Arcanums of the Mind are opened. In like manner, Herbs Magically by their Signature bespeak the physician's thorough Introspection, and to him by Similitude Manifest their Interiours, concealed in the occult Silence of Nature. For there is (according to the words of the most excellent Baptista Porta) a way of demonstrating by similitude, wherein very often the chief Artificer is want to manifest divine and occult things, according to the supreme similitude of Ideas; nor could he do these in a more excellent or admirable way. If we feign that Plants do speak, and be willing to manifest their secret commodities wherein they excel, howsoever they express themselves, and in what manner soever they are about to speak, their Language is not perceived by all, like as the Speech, and Characters of writing, to several Nations, are proper and peculiar; whence it is needful, that either all be of one Nation, or all be able to speak infinite Languages, if all should alike understand; which by Divine Institution is not permitted. So the exquisite Artifice of Nature in her similitudes of things, though hriefly, and sufficiently perspicuous to all, yet is perceived only by few. All Herbs, Flowers, Trees, and other things which proceed out of the Earth, are Books, and Magic Signs, communicated to us, by the immense Mercy of God, which Signs are our Medicine. But that by their Knowledge we may come to the true and appointed Medicine, I shall offer somewhat to the Ingenuous. Whoso desireth to be an expert Physician, and to have knowledge of those things which point to Medicine, by that Art, which Nature externally proposeth by Signs, he may understand what those internally signify: for every thing that is intrinsecal, bears the external figure of its occult property, us well in insensible as sensible Creatures. Nature as it were by certain silent notes speaks to us, and reveals the ingenuity and manners of every Individual; As is aptly declared in that Metaphorick saying of Adamantius Polemon, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉: And as our intimate manners, from external figures of the Body may be found out; so from the exterior Signatures of Plants, Man may be admonished of their interior Virtues. For Plants do as it were in occult words, manifest their excellency, and open the Treasures of hidden things to sickly Mortals; that Man, of all Creatures the most miserable, may learn in grievous Diseases, where to found relief. And as Externals lead to the knowledge, both of the Internal Man, and of Diseases; so also by the like Anatomy, are found out Medicines necessary, and conducent to the Human Body; for these have affinity with Astronomy, and Philosophy. But that which gives knowledge of the hidden Virtue, is Magic, which in the Light of Nature is Doctress, and of all Natural Philosophy the most perfect and consummate Science: and indeed, nothing more increases Piety, nothing, I say, more powerfully excites us to the veneration and love of GOD, than the true knowledge of him, than the incessant Contemplation of the immense and wondered Works of the Almighty, Chyromancy from the Cabalistick Arts is said to be the Inventrix of Medicine, Than that Natural Magic (always declaring and showing to us the Internal Kernel, or signated by the External Rinde, or Signature) the Offspring of Heaven, Daughter of Arts, and Inventrix of Arcanums, by which we are compelled to say, The whole Heaven, and all the Earth, are filled with thy Majesty, and Glory, OH Omnipotent Creator!; We see among Men, Nature is so esteemed by some, Physicians, like Virgins, aught to look at those things which are before their feet, not ambitiously hunt after foreign things. The Product of our own Region 〈◊〉 sufficient. that what is peregrine and accidentally comes to their knowledge, they very much admire; but what they have nearer home, by reason of its familiar use, they despise: So also, for the most part it happens with the admirers of Transmarine P●nts, That through desire of Novelty, our own domestics, which our Orb brings forth, they have in contempt; yet, than those Outlandish they are far better, fresher, more choice and whole some, because they grow under the Influence of our part of Heaven, and to each of our Natures are more convenient, may at home be gathered in due season, and with much lesle difficulty and cost be obtained, and by the Father of Mercies destinated to our use in exigent necessity. What necessity therefore is there to use those foreign Species, if our own Earth produce the same, and equivalent in Virtue and efficacy? Physicians by use have found out a Medicinal Earth, which GOD hath given to us in many places of Germany, in efficacy, goodness, and virtue not inferior to that of Turkey; I mean Terra Siletin of Strigensis, which the wise and experienced John Montanus discovered first of all; after him, in very many places of Germany, John Bertoldus Oschatiensis Siletius, a curious and diligent searcher of Subterrane things, found it in the Field of Solmensus, and divers other places of Hassia. Not far from the Lake Acromium in the Dominion of the Illustrious Maximilian, Marshal of Bappenheimium, near the Castle, which from a long Stone takes its name, in a certain divided Rock, great abundance was by Nature digged out, included in a Shell, or Matrix, like a Kernel admirably purefied, (the marks whereof are witnesses to this day) which in my Physical Practice I have used with good success. Our most noble Emperor Rhodolphus the Second, at Brundisium, in his own Garden caused to be digged up, besides the Bolus, two Axungias, as Paracelsus calls them, of Sol, and Luna, Part of which I received from his Majesty as a Gift, and proving the goodness of them, I found it of the same nature as the true Lemnia is, and most efficacious, in virtue not at all inferior to the Earth of Turkey. So God is pleased bountifully to supply our wants in divers manners. The virtue of many things are unknown to us, only through our own negligence of experimenting them. Whilst the true Unicorn's Horn by reason of its rarity is highly prized, there is another 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 which is called Mineral, and sometimes is digged out of Pools or Mountains; As once in Moravia three miles from Brunna (about the time when I was preparing Medicine with the most excellent Dr. John Bergerus of Pannonia) not far from the Territory of the Abbot of Abroviensis, under a most high Rock, were digged out the bones of two unknown Animals of unusual Magnitude, together with two of the same likeness younger, which without doubt perished in that solitary place in the time of the Deluge of Waters; some relics of which Bones, and wondered Teeth, certain Months after coming unawares to the same place, and being thereof advised, I caused to be digged up, and in Medicinal use found them not to want much of the efficacy that is attributed to Unicorns-Horn. In the same Region, not far of, is the stupendious Antrum, in the hollow of a Mountain in Italy, in the Village of Costozza, between Patavia and Vicentia, wherein strange and wondered Artifice of Nature is found, whilst from the superior part drops distil down into that Cave, and by many intricate turn and wind in their fall, they are immediately converted to a strong hardness, (by the mediating of Spirit of Salt) and by their high descent, divers Stony Statues, and Forms, are shaped: The Earth is God's Pharmacop●lion, and much by the virtues of Herbs may be effected, if we be not ignorant of the excellenty of very many. Moreover, this stone reduced to fine powder, and ℥ i of it given inwardly, is want essicaciously to provoke sweat: and in bones broke, contracted and bruised Limbs, being externally applied, mixed with convenient Plasters, it is exceeding helpful. If by the benefit of distilled Vineg as, it be resolved into a Salt, in the Stone, and knotted Podagrical Assects; by reason of its Signature, it efficaciously operates: for these two Diseases, with the contracture, by reason of the cementous Wines in Moravia, are very samiliar; and therefore Nature hath near at band provided suitable, connatural, and domestic Remedies. Where Evil or the Distemper is, there, most near, When with Simples we may effect the Cure, compounded Medicines must not be adhibited. by Nature is exhibited a seasonable Remedy, that the means of recovering health may not be far from us. Therefore Ruellius not improperly saith, That no part of Medicine is more uncertain, than that, which from another Orb, than our own, is procured. And Paracelsus, the most diligent searcher into the light of Nature, worthily deriding the disingenuous curiosity of many Physicians, who (neglecting the knowledge of the internal virtues of Plants, by their signature,) desiring only to be acquainted with Herbs by name, saith, that every Ploughman hath the true Pharmacopolion before his door. Those who with most simple Herbs, and Roots, effect the Cure, Sanation therewith is best of all performed, as is witnessed by Carrichterus; for the Medicinal Essence, or Magic Gold, is as equally well contained in them, as in others more precious. As the Earth in every Region exhibits food, and clothing, if not to answer voluptuous superfluity, yet sufficient for natural sustinence: So also Nature, the same Nother and Parent of all things, which provides abundantly for all, hath disiributed a necessary sufficiency of Medicaments. Every particular Country hath in itself the Matrix of its own Element, and to itself exhibits what is necessary. To all Earth's, and Regions, to every Nation, Climate, Heaven, or Age Nature bathe produced, and tempered appropriate Herbs, peculiar to every Earth, Region, Nation, Climate, etc. In which, as in all other Creatures, the Masculine, and Feminine kind is found, (as in things Created, the Divine Providence hath not in vain distinguished the Male, and Female) which in Use and Application, must not confusedly, without distinction of Sex, be adhibited: According to the Climate of Regions and its diversity, so are Men, Custems, and the Virtues of Plants varied. For as the Man and Woman in Nature are distinct, so also should their Remedies be, and aught rather to be Simple than Hermaphroditick; yea, some only profit Youth, others Age, as we see in Hellebores. So also Paracelsus adviseth Physicians to be mindful of the distinction of Herbs, Age, Medicines, Diseases, and the Moon: Truly therefore Agrippa saith, It is the part of Fools to fetch that from India, which we have at home, and to judge neither our own proper Earth nor Sea sufficient; and things of our own Country, Peregrine; things frugal, costly; and things easily acquired, difficult; and before them to prefer what is brought from the utmost parts of the Earth. And as we see Turks, Indian's, Ethiopeans, and Christians, are in manners, and nature different: So also Vegetables, according to the Four parts of the World, and diversity of Climates, undoubtedly differ, and very often; what to others is Aliment, to us is Medicine; Galen Lib. 2. Of the Facultier of Aliments. as hath been sufficiently attested by most grave Men, of which also infinite other Testimonies might be given; yet this one only example hereof I shall offer, touching the Root of Aron, which confirms the Truth of the above said. The Root of Aron in our more cold Climate, is so hot, and biting, that it instames the mouth and jaws of those that chew it; but that in Lydia, which grows near the City of Cyrene, in the exterior form plainly answering ours, is said to be sweet and pleasant to the taste, that men may use it like Rapes in their foodwithout de●iment. And although the foreign have greater Virtues, as those who are negligent to inquire into our own, and always with a peregrine arrogance hunting after Outlandish things, affirm; which seek not common Health, but a compendium of their own business, persuading us, that none but precious things can profit: Yet we judge those healthful only to men living in those Climates, where they are created and produced, For if Peregrine Medicaments be so convenient to our Bodies, without doubt Nature would have so ordered (which for all hath provided in abundance) that with us also the same should be brought forth. Therefore transmarine Medicaments, and such as in our own Country are not produced, by reason of the diversity of Climates, and Influence, they cannot be so friendly, and familiar, and also because they are either not in due time and place gathered (whence often very great peril ensues) or else the worst and dead parts of them only are by Barbarous Merchants sent to us; or by age, corruption, putrefaction, longitude of the ways, and frauds of Sophistications, the greatest part of their invisible internal Virtues are depraved, eat out, consumed, corrupted, and adulterated. Domestics, which GOD hath in abundance furnished us with, And although rewards are commendable, yet that which by Physicians aught ●ost to be anned at, is the Cure of the sick. begin to wax vile, both because in preparing they required the saith and proper diligence of silken Physicians declining labour, and also because the greatest part of Vulgar Apothecaries, cited by the spurs of Glory and Avarice, neglect their proper duties often and more frequently intent Evacuation of the wealth of the Sick, than the refection of the Body. Hence great detriment ensues to the whole Common Wealth, and Shi● wrack is made of the Lives of many, (witness those who buy their Death for much money) whilst with us nothing almost is worthy of any acceptation or esteem, that is not believed to be brought from the Red-Sea, as I may say, or from the farthest Gades, or Indian's, or else of what the World, desirous and willing to be deceived, Not Created thing in Nature is found, that may not be converted to Medicinal use. is so persuaded. God hath Created nothing in vain, but he hath endowed every Creature, though never so abject, with peculiar virtues, according to his Divine Will and Pleasure. Sirac. c. 6. ver. 2. 3. For which Cause, Ostentimes under a dirty Coat great Wisdom lies hid. they far otherwise understand, who observe Nature in the lest and most abject Creatures, to be most excellent, and where it seems to be desicient in Body, to abound in Virtues. The Worm and juice of Murex give the Purple, the most sumptuous Colour of Kings. Bees of unimitable industry yield most sweet Honey. The weak Reed bears Wheat, the most desirable staff of Life. The Vine of all Wood the most abject, Levit 26. Psal. 104. ver. 15 Ezech. Cap. 15. yields Wine, which moderately taken, The faithful Soul is the Sanctuary of God. 2 Cor. 4. wonderfully cheers the Heart of Man. The Intellectual Soul hospited in the Body of Man, The Heavenly Signature is not from the Form, but from the Heart; that is, it manifests Men by their Works and Fruits. as in an Earthen Vessel, and frail Test: all which not without great Reason of the Eternal Sapience are so appointed. So our Saviour reproves the Fox like mind of Herod; and John Baptist taxeth the Pharisees with Viperine Subtilty. Paracelsus, the searcher of Secrets, in his writings, earnestly persuades the true Physician, that is desirous to be instructed, both in the Science and use of Medicine, to be well acquainted with the Signatures and Hieroglyphic Characters of things; and among other excellent Services done to the Republic of Medicine, he declares, that there are three ways, by which Nature pretermitting no notable thing, manifests Man, and all Created things. First, by Chyromancy, which is the Natural Astrum of things, and comprehends the External parts of Man, as Hands, Feet, Lines, Veins. Secondly, by Physiognomy, which compriseth the Face, and Head. Thirdly, by the Habit, and Proportion, Manners, and use of the whole Body, denoting the Senses of the Mind, and Cogitations of the Heart. After him John Baptista Porta of Naples, a Famous Phyropta, and most prudent Emulatour of Nature, in his 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, hath set forth an excellent Work for Public Profit. From these more perfect, I also thought it expedient to take occasion of this matter, to writ of these high and accurate things. He which comes in Autumn, (to who I hold a Light) may taste the sweet Cane, and eat more ripe Fruits. These few observations of mine, consigned (for it is difficult to tread in unknown paths) to the Students of Signatures, who with me, are not ashamed to learn, I freely would have Common, which both by reading Paracelsus, and Porta, and also by my own Experience, I have found conveniently and Analogically harmonious: for it suffices to Publish what we know, till greater Light be manifested. Many things by most learned men might be obtained, if through false Ambition they do not persuade themselves to be sufficiently learned already. It had been well, if that so much desired Book of the most excellently learned Carrichterus, Of Plants and Signatures of Things, had been set forth to Public view, wherein in a wondered and harmonious manner, he conforms the Terrene Stars of Plants, to the Stars of the Firmament; the knowledge of which would indeed be gratefully received by the Botanic Public weal. Stars, according to Paracelsus, are the Forms and Matrices of all Herbs; and every Star in the Heavens, is no other, but a Herb pref; igured in a spiritual and Catholic manner, representing the like of every Vegetable in the Earth. So every Herb is a Terrene Star growing towards Heaven; and every individual Star, is a Celestial Herb in a Spiritual Form, in nothing differing from Herbs growing in the Earth, save only in the Matter: Therefore Stars by their Excrements, and Nostoch, prenunciate all future Diseases. Likewise the Celestial Herbs tend downward toward the Earth, and respect their proper Herbs procreated by them. This Foundation being known, known also will be the Constellations and Composition of Celestial and Terrestrial Herbs, Viz. This is the Star of Rosemary, Wormwood, etc. and hath the Virtues of them. Also in Terrene Herbs this will be observed, that as many Colours of Flowers, so many Virtues of Herbs. Nothing is placed in the Family of Plants either unadvisedly or in vain, but in a rare manner, from their seasonable ordained Causes, are produced in exact number, time, and place. And as in things Mute the Gesture is instead of Speech; Syrac. Cham 39 ver. 26. and other Animals wanting speech, All things Created by GOD, subsist in Order, Time, Measure and Weight. by the Motion of the body declare the Affects of their Sense: So also God to every Plant hath insited its discoverer, that the Genuine Virtues of Herbs latently abscondited, Wisdom 11. ver. 12. by their External Signatures, that is, Every work manisests and declares its Workman and Builder, which in Medicine is an Arcanum and Mystery. So the Anatomy of Forms, shown the Natures of things. by the similitude of their Form and Figure (as by Index's of their Office, Essence, and Latent Virtues) may be their Aspect be known, discovered, and manifested: yea so, as in the manner aforesaid, by their Signatures they Magically seem to speak to us. For, as Men who in digging found a Treasure, are want to note the place by some certain Sign: So also GOD Himself hath signated very many things in Nature, which he hath not apparently manifested, by which only Signature we may, through diligent inquisition found them out. We see Moses not to be mindful of Gems, and Metals, created in the hidden Parts of the Earth, although in them the greatest Arcanums of Nature are contained; but he only mentions those which are Created obvious to the sight of all. It pleased the Almighty absconditely to Created Metals in the lowest place, that we might know, in them are inwardly hidden occult Virtues of Nature. By which Name in the Occult sense of the Sacred Scriptures also, GOD knew things precious, with labour acquired, would be more acceptable, than such as are obvious to sight, which for the most part men are apt to despise. the Spirit of GOD is prefigured by Metals, and Gems, created in the inmost and secret parts of the Earth. But if this seem strange, why God should Created some Creatures openly, and abscond other of his Creatures from sight; I shall offer these following, diligently to be considered by the true searcher of Hermetick Medicine. Those creatures which GOD Created in the Centre of the Earth, as Minerals and Metals, (the Sapience of hidden things, viz. Of the Creature, or Nature) the most High made them for men only, as for the Spirit of Life, having its seat in the Centre of the Heart of Man, by conserving and strengthening the Natural Balsam: Moses in his Description of Heaven and Earth, by simple words hath concealed ineffable Arcanums of Mysteries. as Herbs existing in the superficies of the Earth (a manifestation of Wisdom, that is, of Nature or Creature) are appointed to conserve and help the external Mass of Man's Body, and likewise for all other living Creatures. For God hath placed the greatest good in the most secret place, and the lesser obvious to Sight. In the Centre he hath Created all Virtues collected together, which in the Superficies are dispersed, and diffused: and which is wondered, all Celestial Stars, which in Heaven are manifest in their Corporiety, in the Earth also with their Spirits lie occultly closed: And as the Celestial Sol by its spiritual heat Generates all things in a Terrestrial manner; so the Terrestrial Sol by its spiritual heat, creates, and regenerates all things spiritually. By the Celestial Sun, the Spirit of the LORD in Nature operates in all Naturally; In the Terrestrial Sun the same spirit effects all things, but spiritually. For the spirit operates by no other Medium than by the Sun, because in the Sun only, and not elsewhere, he hath Corporally placed the Tabernacle of his Habitation. Psal. 19: ver. 6. Like as the Superior Sun is in Operation twofold, viz. without all things corporally, and manifestly, and within all things occultly: so also is the other Sun biparted, sometimes without all things manifest, and corporal, sometimes within all things occult, and spiritually: And as the Supernal Sol is intrinsically spiritual in all things, By the Sun, that is, by the Heart of the Macrocosm the Heart of the Microcosm hath is Life. and the Natural heat of all; So the Terrene Sol is internally the spiritual Native heat in all things, the Balsam, Light, and Oil of all things. It is called the Spirit of Life latent in all things: This by its own proper and genuine name, is called Sulphur of Nature in all. If we derogate not from the Faith of the most Ancient Philosophers and Cabalists, (whose Study was to ascend from the Signs to the Signated, from the Creatures to the Creator, and by the Angels to God, and with him be conjoined, and so according to Pythagoras, Deified) who told to us the truth; Viz. That Superiors are in Inferiors, and all Inferiors are in Superiors; yet, not that they are so in themselves, but according to the Nature, and manner of Superiors. For as a whole Tree comprised in its Kernel, Astrally is a Tree, so the explicit sensible World is in GOD dealiter complicite. Which HERMES ter Maximus, a King adorned with a Triple Diadem, (or from a certain right of Antiquity) Father of all Philosophers, hath confirmed by an indubitate and most plentiful manifestation From his triple virtue he is called thrice Great, and because he was a King, Philosopher, and Prophet, Monarch of Triple Philosophy. of truth, at the beginning of his most famous Table of Emeralds, which before all Gems of the whole Universe may deservedly be preferred: saying, whatsoever are below, are also above, only in a more noble and perfect manner. In the Angelical, and Intellectual World the same Essences are, as are in this visible Machine, but Spiritually, and Invisibly: In the Supreme Divine 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, Increate, infinite, Incomprehensible, Archetype World, The World of the Deity, or Paul's Third Heaven: above or without God there is no other World or Heaven to be found. both Angels and the World are One, and together, in a most perfect Divine manner. Therefore things here below manifest what are above, Corporals declare Intellectuals; by the Natures and Properties of Inferiors and Terrestrials, The Creatures are full of GOD. we ascend into the Natures and Properties of Superiors Psal. 34. ver. 4. and Celestials; for indeed, these Inferior, External things, are both Visible exemplary Notes of Superiors, This is the Mirror in which the ●ternal Artificer exhibits himself to be contemplated by his Creatures. and Symbols of Internal Invisible things, by which we are led from seductory Temporals, to what are sempeternal and Spiritually excellent. Every Creature, and this ample Machine of the World, The chief Aspect of GOD is face to face; the other is that with which his Back parts are seen. in which the Invisible Creator exhibits himself to us, to be seen, heard, tasted, smelled, and handled, is nothing else, but the shadow of GOD, and figure of Internal Paradise, GOD is known in his Works: therefore nothing is converted to evil, or joined to Destruction. Viz. That Aspect with which Creatures clearly see, and understand, the Backparts and Effects of the Creator, by the knowledge whereof, the Creator is known to be the Artificer, and First Cause, acting all things: For every Creature is Created, that it may be a Testimony to the Word of the Creator, by which it was made: And whoso separates the knowledge of all things from their Maker, he only hath the shadow of Universal things. But because all things of the Archetype, Whatsoever is in all worlds together, that also is contained in each of them; nor is there any one of them in which all are not, that are in any or each of them, as is attested by Pythagoras, Ana●agoras, Piatone. Genesis, 28. ver. 12, 13. which in this Visible World corporeally appear, are contained in an Invisible and Spiritual manner; and because all things from within, flow into the Compound, and nothing is taken from without, the Light of Nature by Ascending and Descending, entering in, and passing out, is proved to manifest itself. There are numbered Three Worlds, and these three are one Universe, whilst one World is with in another, Viz. GOD, Angels, and the Visible Machine. Every Inferior is governed by the Superior, and receives the influx of its Virtues, so as the Archetype itself, and supreme Maker of all things, by Angels, Heavens, Stars, Elements, Animals, Plants, Metals, and Stones, infuses the Virtues of his Divine Omnipotency upon us, for the service of whom, all these things were by him made, and Created. Man is said to enter, or ascend, when by Jacobs Ladder, he is lifted up from the lowest to the highest; ascending from Sensibles to Intellectuals, from Creatures to the Creator himself. The Cabalists of the Hebrews say, there are Fifty Gates of Intelligencies; they are degrees or limits of all things gathered from the First Chapter of Genesis, by which, as by Symbols, or Notes, we are led to the knowledge of all things Visible, and Invisible. But a man is said to go out, or descend, when he turns from GOD to the Creatures, from Intellectuals to external Forms, from the Centre to the Circumference. As for Example with my sensual Eye, I behold this Kernel of an Apple, but leaving the Corporiety, I turn myself from the External Form, to the Internal Invisible Seed, and with the Eye of my Mind I contemplate the whole Tree, with the Root, Trunk, Bows Sprigs, Leaves, Flowers, and Fruit, comprised in One, and in due time manifested to have received its proper Body; but this Seed takes nothing of those Corporals from without, but of itself from its own Penetrales sends forth all of them gradually. When therefore the Astrum, or seed of this kind, is the Image or shadow of the Angelic Substance, and it comprehends in its inmost parts, the whole Corporeal Mole of the Tree, without quantity, and quality, etc. Certainly, One Angel will comprise the Seeds of all things Spiritually in themselves, much more easily, excellently, higher, and better than Nature; for by how much the more simple, by so much the more perfect, absolute, and powerful; and whatsoever an Inseriour power can do, the same can a Superior Power perform, and much more excellently and efficaciously. An Angel therefore giving to Man Bread, Wine, Fruit, and other things, that grow out of the Earth, he takes nothing at all from without himself, but from within, of his own Penetrales, because he is the perfect Image of GOD, he produces and increases when he will, and as often as he will, without diminution or decrease: for an Angel bears all things about himself, and hath them in a Spiritual and Angelical manner; Even as the Fire from itself gives forth to infinity and always remains Uniform. yea he comprehends in himself the whole Machine of the World, and is all Inferior things: And whatsoever Nature, and Art, by Nature, can do, that also the Spirit, or Angel constituted, and elevated above Nature, and Art, can much better, and more speedily perform. Who so with his Intellect and perfect sight of the mind, doth diligently consider this Centrale, or Circular Philosophy, it will not be difficult for him to believe, that an Angel, either can include the whole great Celestial Firmament in Camaaea, or the whole World in his Fist. Since that the Angel is the perfect and absolute Image of GOD, and in his own Abyss compriseth, hath and possesseth all things, it cannot be denied that he is the First, and Supreme Cause, existing of himself, Independent, and complicates with himself all things Invisibly, and Spiritually, in his own Abyss: yea, all things are in the Fountain of Unity most simply. For all Created Being's are produced from him, who is All in All, Viz. the First and the Last, 'Cause of all things: not from prejacent Matter, nor from any other doth he take any thing, nor without himself receives aught whatsoever. For, as is above said, whatsoever an Inferior power can do, and have, the same can a Superior power do, and have, but much more excellently, and efficaciously, yea Superexcellently. There is no comparing of the Finite with the Infinite, God is ineffable and innominable, in Nature he is called, Trigrammus. In the Law, Tetragrammus. In Grace, Pentogrammus. The State of future Happiness. of the Creator with the Creature. GOD is the Centre and Circle of himself, inhabiting in himself; that is, in the Abyss of Insinitude (the Hebrews call it Ensuph, incomprehensible Infinity) where to all Eternity no Place, no Beginning, or End, can be found out, or thought of. Nor was, or is he made by any other, nor by himself; for by another He could not be made, because none was before him, otherwise he could not be the First Cause: also himself he made not, for from Nothing, Nothing is produced; always therefore he is 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 (and this is an essential 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, Ineffable Name, by reason of his dreadful Majesty, and Incomprehensibility [Schemhamphoras], the Name of GOD is called Great, and Terrible, which is above every Name) that is, without a former Cause, without Time, Place, or End; receiving nothing from another, but in Himself having all things sufficient, GOD was before the preduction of things, from without naked and alone, until it pleased his Divine goodness to go forth in production of things, and as it were in a manner to Cloth himself, deficient in no one thing, and in all his Lovers effecting an essential Conformity to Himself, that they also without them want nothing, but possess all things within them in his Country, and this is the Kingdom of GOD in Believers, who devil in GOD, and GOD in them to all Eternity. But wherefore GOD Created not the World sooner, by reason of the humble Obedience, Reverence, and Fear due to the Creator, it is not permitted to the Creature, that Sin may be avoided● to inquire. Therefore JESUS CHRIST, the Word, and Son of GOD the Father, and the Deifying Wisdom, the true Master, was made a Man like unto Us, that he might make us Sons of GOD, as he himself is, who is Blessed for evermore. GOD therefore is the Unbegotten Lord of All, The Word of GOD is the First Idea of all things; so this extrinsical World is Made and Form according to the Figure of the intrinsical, Viz. Intelligible World, by the most excellent Builder of all things. the Beginning, Middle, and End of Vniversalls, wholly without any necessity of Nature, in his own Will most free, and from his mere Goodness, for his infinite Glory, made all things from his own Bosom, or from the most profound conceiving, and recess of the Divinity, (Hermes saith, from the Bowels of Darkness) by his Word; First, he produced Light, that is, angelical Substances; saying, Fiat Lux: from the Light proceeded the Angellick Stars; from the Stars Bodies, or this visible Machine of the World, compacted of Four Elements, and so all things are in All in their own manner; and one abides in another; as the Seed in the Tree, and the Tree in the Seed, these two, although destinct, yet are One. All Bodies', or Visible Elements, GOD is the En● of all Entityes, that is, the Place, Original and Comprisement of all things Created; from which all are, and to which all endeavour to return. are in the Invisible Stars, or Spiritual Elements, and Stars are in Bodies': the Stars are in Angels, and the Angels are in the Stars: Angels are in GOD, and GOD in the Angels: yet always so, as the Superior itself may be without the Inseriour, but not on the contrary. For the visible World, or no Corporeals can consist without the presence of the Stars; no Stars have Being without Essences of Angels be present; Angels cannot subsist without the uncreate GOD, on whom all these have Dependence. GOD being known, Angels are known, Angels are most certain Mirrors obnoxious to no Corruption, which manifest the Divinity in them by continual Contemplation. for they are the perfect and absolute Image of GOD: Angels being known, known also are the Stars; from the Knowledge of the Stars, all Created things, and this Visible World, are Manifest: This Visible World being known, at length Man, the Microcosmick Son of the World, comes to be known; for such as is the Son, such is the Father through all things; as from Visibles we understand such as are Invisible. All things from within flow to Inferiors, and Externalls: What are in Superiors are also seen in Inferiors, but degenerated in condition, and adulterated. For on GOD depend the Angellick Substances; on Angels the Stars have dependence, that is, the invisible Virtues of things; and on the Stars depend visible Forms, that is, Bodies. therefore as in GOD all are Divinely, All are in GOD, as Numbers in Unity, and all Lines of the Circumserence in the Centre, and in Angels Angellically; so in the World all things are Corporally; or Mundanely. As the Light shineth in Darkness, so the Superior in the Inferior manifests its Brightness: on the other hand; Whatsoever is in the Visible World sensibly, the same is in Elements, and Stars Astrally, that is, Spiritually: and whatsoever is in the Stars astrally, the same is in Angels Angelically; what is Angelically in Angels, the same is in GOD Divinely. By this Chain, or Golden twist, in a Divine manner let down upon our frailty on Earth, our Mind, or Intellectual Soul, by Divine assistance, through the order of Creatures, from the lowest to the middle, and through these ascends, and is lifted up to GOD himself, the only Chief and Supreme Good, to which, as to the desired End, all Creatures with strong endeavour and vehement earnestness aim to come. Rom. 8 Verse 21, 22. The whole Machine of the World in GOD, is nothing else but GOD, and in Angels is an Angel, in Stars a Star, in the Seed the whole Tree is latent, viz. Root, Trunk, Bows, Leaves, and Fruit; from a Barley Corn proceeds Root, Reed, Spike, other Grains, and Chaff: Also these proceed from the Seed, because in it they were all latently comprised. In like manner the whole Machine of the World in the Angel is Angelically latent, but in GOD Divinely. The Supreme Creator of Nature, hath created in one Moment, without occupation of time, all which he determined to make, and of them hath made an admirable separation, or Division, as it pleased him. The Seed is a Tree Complicate, the Tree is a Seed unfolded and explicated: An Angel is a Star Complicate, Stars are an Angel unfolded. Unity is a Complicate Number, Number is an unfolded Unity, GOD is, in whom, or in the Archetype, the World is Complicate in a Divine manner: The world (as I may say) is GOD unfolded. For the most excellent GOD containing in himself all Light, by the Rays of his Majesty, that is, by his begotten Son, he created Angelical Light, and imparted to them all things, by the Angels this Light flows into the four visible Elements, or Stars; from the Four visible Elements, or Stars, it is instilled into Corporieties, the visible effects whereof in production of first-fruits we sensibly behold. In the Microcosm also it is manifest in like manner, that Inferiors are in their Superiors, the last in the first, and again the former likewise in the former, and another in another, even to the highest. For the Five Senses are in the Imagination, the Imagination is in Reason, Reason is in the Mind, the Mind is in GOD, GOD is in none, but himself, for he is the Seat and Habitation of himself, because he is all things, The Habitation of GOD is not distinct from his Essence, which is divinely in all places, if distinguished from his Divine Essence, it is an Argument of deficiency in GOD. and is from himself, and by himself, from whom, as from a mostplentiful and everlasting Fountain of Unity, all things flow; therefore all things derived from the Chief Good, aught to be returned unto GOD, as to the proper Original from whence they proceeded. But since these things appertain not to this place, and there are very few, who in their weak Cottages, and narrow bounds, can comprehend so great Richeses, and inexhastible Treasures, and a further manifestation hereof aught not to be so vulgarly communicated; I will please my Genius with the quiet silence of Harpocrates: Difficultly are these things comprehended by those, who have not drunk of the Cabalistical bottomeless Fountains, Jam. 3. Ve●s. 15. and who have known no other than that shadowy, Animal, and Mundane Sapience, which to the Celestical is plainly foolishness. But to return to that from whence I am digressed. It is exceeding necessary in the Republic of Medicine, For as man is known by his first-fruits; so the Herbs also by their first-fruits of Signature. that this Divine study of Signatures (which some Herbarists indeed mention, but they leave it to others to be learned and proved) should more and more be manifested. Paracelsus not without a solid cause judges him unworthy of the Title of a Physician, who from the Signated Sign, that is, with Chyromancy, and Physiognomy, prepares not his Medicine; whilst by reason of the Admirable, Essential, and Harmonious Anatomy of the Greater and Lesser World, A Physician is not without cause by 〈◊〉 called 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. the Observers of Ancient Medicine, (without danger of the life of the Sick) neither can, nor aught to be without the Science. The Anatomy and Forms of Herbs, must be agreeable to the Anatomy and Forms of Diseases. For unless Physi●gnom●n●, and Chyromancy both o● Disease's and Remedies, with the certain and Essential Anatomy, be known to the Physician, he can hardly with good success perform their Cure. For every disease (as we have discoursed thereabout before in the Preface of our former Book) and its Medicine, are of one Physiognomony, Chyromancy and Anatomy. And he, who wants the understanding of this Foundation, and is destitute of the knowledge of the Philosophic and Medicinal Alphabet, cannot be anexperienced Physician. For the Characters of Nature, and these Natural Signatures, which from the Creation, not with Ink, but with the very singer of GOD, are imprinted in all Creatures (indeed every creature is a Book of GOD) are the better part of true Literature, by which all occult things are read and understood, the four Qualities being of lesle value, serving only as the external Rinds of internal Virtues. For the invisible and internal things are always more noble, more excellent, and more powerful, than visible externals, which are lesle perfect & more impure than their internals. So the House with external things is built for the Inhabiter; but the Inhabitant is more noble than all the Wood and Stones, and the whole Edifice, Signature in Philosophy and Medicine is the principal Foundation. Rom. 1. Verse 19 Wis. Chap. 15 Psal. 19 Therefore Hermes saith, every created thing discovers the Majesty of GOD, and for that Cause GOD was pleased to Created all things, that through every of them we might discern him. For there is nothing found in the World which wants a spark of Divine Virtue. Chyromancy and Physiognomony show the Signs of all future Members. This signated Foundation drawn from the light of Nature, is obtained by Magic Science. This Art from the Light of Nature, by Divine Grace was communicated to Adam, Gen. a-Vers. 19, 20. because he is a living and a rational Creature: Without Physiognomony, and Chyromancy, (by the service of which not only the whole Man, whose Interiours by some External Indication are discovered, but also Specificks, and occult Virtues of all things, yea even all the Secrets of Nature, are manifested,) searcely any Arcanum of Medicine can be obtained, which may sustain the trial of Experience. For the Creatures are Instructors to the Physician created by GOD. Our first Father Adam, in the state of Innocency, from predistinated Art, that is, from Art signated, had absolute knowledge of Natural things, and to every thing he gave a proper Name, thereby also expressing its internal Nature: for GOD, by the breathing of his Divine Spirit, taught that only one Man the Virtues and Nature of all things. There may be some who hereafter may judge these Labours of ours Imperfect: Those, for the Public profit of all Students in Medicine, I would most lovingly entreat, that better than these, and in more commodious order, they should communicate to Posterity. With as much Ingenuity, Study, and Industry, with as much labour, and care, and also with the best of my Judgement, I have endeavoured aptly to compile this. Therefore Courteous and Candid Reader, because there hath not wanted a good will, though possibility of a more exquisite completing this necessary Work, (in great things it is enough only to will, nor can every thing at all times be done) this my enterprised Study of Signatures, receive in good part, and enjoy this our Tyrocinium, until GOD shall stir up any one, who assisted by his infinite Goodness, may set his helping hand to the further increase of this most laudable and plainly necessary Study. AMEN. OF SIGNATURES OF PLANTS Representing Human Members. Of the Head. 1. POPPY with a Crown represents the Head and Brain; therefore a decoction thereof, in many affects of the Head, is profitably exhibited. 2. Walnuts have an entire Signature of the Head; the exterior Rind, or hereby encompassment, of the Pericranium: Wherhfore Salt of the Rinds, for wounds of the Pericranium, is a singular Remedy. The interior hard Rind, or woody shell, of the Cranium. The thin skin encompassing the Kernel, of the skin and membranes of the Brain. The Kernel hath the figure of the Brain itself; therefore it is also helpful to the Brain, and abates the force of Venom's. For if the Kernel beaten, be moistened with the Quintessence of Wine, and applied to the Crown of the Head, it comforts the Brain and Head powerfully. 3. The little Leaf of the flower Peony, before it is blown, hath the Signature, and a certain Analogy with the Sutures of the Head, also with the small Veins encompassing the Brain: The Flowers when blown, represent the external skin of the Cranium; and in like manner afterwards, the seeds shooting out like lightning, expel the Epilepsy, or Syderate Disease. 4. Agarick, is an excrescency of the Larix Tree, like to a Mushrum, and it purges the Head. 5. Scylla, which is commended in the Epilepsy. Of the Hairs. 1. The Down that grows upon Quince-Apples hath some resemblance of the Hairs of the Head: therefore a decoction thereof, in restoring hairs fallen of in Lues Venerea, is most efficatious. 2. Long Moss that grows upon Trees, is like unto Hairs; therefore its decoction is in like manner commended for Hairs fallen of. 3. There is a certain Herb that grows in Moorish places, its form is wholly like long Hairs, it floats in waters, and may be known by its small white Flower; of which a Decoction is very beneficial (as also of the former being outwardly adhibited) in restoring Hairs fallen. 4. Maydenhair, Trichomanes, and Polytrichon of Apulia, are also Capillare Herbs, which by their rising tusts, and small strings, express the likeness of Hairs: these cause Hairs to grow thick, crisped and comely. 5. Thiapsia, having a Lease like Fennel, or hairy. Avicen saith, the like cannot be had, in yielding relief in Alopecia. Of the Ears. 1. Leaves of Colts-foot have the Signature: therefore of the Flowers thereof Conserves are prepared, which eaten, comfort the hearing and memory very much. 2. Here it is to be noted, That Perewinckles, which have the 〈…〉 long Ears, being boiled in Water, and Salt, and scummed, and afterw● 〈…〉ed and macerated in Oil of Amber, and than distilled, thence is drawn a most excellent Oil for recovering lost hearing. It is a creeping thing of most acute Sense. Of the Eyes. 1. The black Seed of the Herb Paris, or of Aconitum, have the Signature of the Ball of the Eye; therefore the Oil thereof Chemically drawn or expressed, is a most efficacious Medicament for all Affects of the Eyes. By some it is called Anima Oculorum. 2. The Flower of Eye-bright hath the Anatomy of all Vices of the Eyes; therefore it wonderfully helps the Diseases of the Eyes. 3. Camomile, * Said to be the White Violet. Caltha, Hawkweed, (with which the Hawk discusses the dimness of his sight) Argemone, Anemone, Scabious, Flower of Attic Star-wort: All these by reason of their Signature help the Eyes. 4. Flower of Wild Tansey represents the ball of the Eye; distilled waters thereof is a singular Ophthalmick. 5. The Stone commonly called Beloculus, because (it being white) in the middle thereof is the likeness of the Ball of the Eye, whence it takes its name; this wornupon the hand wrists, or held in the hand, is said to clarify the sight. Of the sneeze. The Leaf of Water-Mentastrum, hath the form of the Nose; it is that Herb, which hath close rough leaves, and bears a reddish Flower inclining to white. It's extract is a specific in lost smell. Of the Gums. The lesser Houseleek adhering to Walls, hath the Signature of the Gums; therefore it's expressed juice in the Scurvy, or sore mouth, is very much commended. Of the Teeth 1. In Henbane the receptacles, or the Husks of the Seed, have the Figure of the Jaw, wherein the Teeth are set; therefore the Oil thereof, or liquor expressed per se, or a Decoction of the Root with the Herb Arsemart, made in Vinegar, by washing the Teeth hot therewith, wonderfully abates odours of the Teeth. 2. Kernels of Punic Apples represent the Teeth; for vices of the Gums, and to fasten the Teeth, the decoction thereof is very profitable. 3. Pine Kernels admirably represent the foreteeth; therefore Leaves of the Pine boiled with Vinegar, assuage dolours of the Teeth. 4. The Herb Dentaria, the Root of which by a wondered Artifice of Nature, is made like Scales joined one within another. Of the Throat. 1. * Winter-green. Pyrole, we use it in Gargarisms. 2. Horsetongue. 3. Cervicaria. Of the Liver. 1. Liverwort, Lichen. 2. The Mushrum of the Beech and Oak, these have a peculiar Signature of the Blood operating in the Liver: Whereby the powder of either of these stops the Blood breaking out at the Nostrils, and wounds, almost to a Miracle, being sprinkled upon the Wound, or put into the Nostrils. 3. The Herb Jecoraria adhering to Walls of Fountains, which against Affects, and the Scirrhus of the Liver, is a peculiar Remedy. 4. Pears have some resemblance of the Liver, therefore they also are helpful in distempers of the Liver. Of the Heart. 1. The Fruit of the Citron Tree represents the Heart. 2. Two Roots of Anthora have the effigies of a small Heart. 3. Wood-sorrel, in the top of its tender stalk, brings forth Leaves in the form of the Heart. 4. Melissophyllon bars Leaves like the Heart. 5. Cardiaea, or Molucca, in their Leaves have like resemblance. 6. Nard, Myrobalanes, and Quince Apples. All these are admirable beneficial to the Heart. Of the Lungs. 1. Lungwort cleaving both to Stones and Trees. 2. There are certain species of Lungwort, which have dark white spots in them, like the spots of the Lungs; therefore a Decoction of all in various Effects of the Lights, is very conducible in restoring them to their pristine State. Of the Paps. The Eyes of a Peacocks-Taile have the Form of the Breasts and Paps: these therefore drunk help the evil affected Paps of Women. Of the Gall. The green Herby encompassment of the Walnut, if the juice be expressed green, it is like the juice of the Gall, both in Colour and Taste, and is very conducible in purging the Gall. Of the Spleen. 1. The true Scolopendrium, * Wall Fearn. Asplenum, and Cetrach. 2. Harts-tongue, and the vulgar Phyllitis. 3. The Lupine by its Effigies demonstrates the Spleen: a decoction thereof profits the Spleen, when affected. Of the Ventricle. 1. The Leaves of Showbread only, for the Root is Profitable to reduce Paralytic Members. 2. Ginger. 3. Galangal, it is an external Ventricle, by which it helps the internal. Of the Navel. Venus-Navel, or Pennyworth, bears a round concave Leaf, smooth, feminine, imitating the Navel, thick, carnose, and juicy: Dioscorides affirms, it excites Amorous Affections; Physicians say, the Navel is the seat of Luxury. Of the Intestines. 1. Calamus Aromaticus. 2. Cassia Fistula. Of the Bladder. 1. Alkekengy, Halicacab, Vesicaria, bearing the likeness of Human Bladders, within is a Kernel included, the use of which is famous in provoking Urine, and expelling the Stone. 2. The creeping Vesicaria, the Bladder-nut-tree. 3. Colutea. 4. Nightshade. Of the Privities. 1. Aron is almost the essigies of the Genitalss, it demonstrates the whole Instrument of Generation. 2. Some think Satyrion Erithroneum, or the true Satyrion of Paracelsus, to be Aron, or all the species of Dragon-wort, which have the whole Signature of the Secret parts, and after Maturation, the Herbs lie upon the Earth crooked like a Serpent. 2. Beans have also the entire Anatomy of the Privities, and gland of the Yard; therefore condemned by Pythagoras: the flower of them from the propriety of its similitude is want to be adhibited in Inflammations of the Naturals. 3. Succory resembles the Yard; the Decoction thereof both inwardly and outwardly exhibited, is of singular use for such as are debilitated by Enchantment. 4. The hallow stalk of Hawkweed, a draught of the Decoction thereof made with common water, daily drunk hot, is a Specific in purulent inflammation of the Yard. 5. In the Vetch, and especially in the Lupine, the Form of the Yard appears. 6. The Fruit of the Pine represents the same; therefore its Kernels, and Pistach-nuts eaten, stir up the Venereal Faculty. 7. The Acorn hath the perfect representation of the top of the Yard, which the Preputium covers. Of the Stones or Genitals. 1. Of the Scallion kind, all the Species of Orchas, from their similitude of the Testicles, are exciters of the Venerial Faculty, where it is defective: one is dissolved in the Liquor of another, the Superior is greater, and fuller, and is powerful in provoking Copulation; the Interiour is softer, and withered, inhibiting the Procreative Faculty. Nature industrious in the Generation of Mankind, by this representation signifies, that these are powerful in Venerial Virtues, Conception, and Offspring; as they also have the odour of the Seed. So the Essence of Satyrion in restoring extinct virility in Men is most Essicacious; Indeed, these do so exactly resemble the Testicles of Men, and Luxurious Animals, that whosoever sees them, must needs confess he knows them. 2. Tragorchis, Goat-Stones, it smells after the manner, as is the smell of Goats, and its bearded hairiness resembles the Goatsbeard; of all Scallions the most powerful, as the Goat of Animals is most Luxurious. 3. The false Hermodactile of the Italians & of Mathiolus. Satyrion Erythronium, that is, read Satyrion, the exterior Rind of the Root is pleasingly read, but within it is white: it as powerfully excites Lust as the Scincus, being only held in the Hand, and more if drunk in Wine, as Dioscorides, and after him Lobelius, testify. 4. The greater Dragon-wort, having a round headed-root, like to the Testicle, being taken in Wine, excites Venus. 5. Porrum is so like to the external skin of the Cod, that it is become a Proverb: this also excites the Venereal Faculty. 6. Flowers of Cycosorchis invite Men to Pleasure, and Lasciviousness, inciting, provoking, and increasing Venery. 7. Boletus of the Hart hath the Signature of the Secrets: therefore it not only comforts, being inwardly given, but is also very commodiously Externally applied in effects of the Testicles. 8. Phallus, by Adrian Junius in a peculiar writing of his, is commended for the same use. 9 Grape-stones have the Signature of the Genitals of either Sex: Therefore the Ancients not without cause, said; Without Bacchus, Venus waxeth Cold. Of the Matrix and Womb. 1. Round Aristolochy, that which is true, exactly imitates the Form of a Womans-Womb; and it admirably helps Women in Childbed. 2. Pease. 3. The Interior green Rind of the Beech, hath the Signature of the Matrix, with Sanguineus Veins; therefore a Decoction thereof purges the Matrix. 4. Savine hath the Signature of the Veins of the Matrix: and is therefore powerful in dissolving the Bohemian-tartar in Woman's Veins. 5. The pomegranate, or Punic Apple, is smooth, and covered with a Membrane, which is called Malicorium, the Rind gapes in the Sun, and is opened with every most light force of Air; so it is with the Matrix, when the time of the Birth is near. 6. Showbread, by the round encompassment of the Root, most accurately demonstrates the Effigies of the Matrix: Theoprastus saith, this Scallion is very forcible in exciting amorous Affections. 7. Leontopetalon, whose Root by its hairy and soft down, doth exactly resemble the Feminine Secret: this Diascorides saith, being hung about the Neck, incites amorous Passions. 8. Mace hath also the Signature of the Matrix, for Mace includes (it is the Signature of the Child in the Womb) the Nutmeg, as the Womb includes the Young. Of the Reinss Purcelane hath the Signature of the Reinss. Of the Secundine. Nymphea represents this; Therefore is beneficial in expelling the after-burthen. Of the Backbone. 1. Horse-tail. 2. The Female Fearnbrake: therefore its Decoction (in the Sciatica, and dolours of the Back), and fomentation with Wine, and Water, used many days together, by its Signature is a most powerful Remedy: for it not obscurely represents the effigies of the back. Of the Shin and Bones. 1. Gratia Dei, or Storks-bill, hath the Signature of the Shinbones: the powder of which, is singular in broken-bones. 2. Ossisana, or the Gravelly-stone, which is found near Spira, and Darmstadium, is miraculous in conglutinating broken bones, and this by reason of its Magical Signature. Of the Nerves, and Veins. 1. Plantain hath their entire Signature, yea, the Chyromantick Figure both of the Hands, and Feet; as the Hands of Herbs are the Leaves. 2. Savine hath also the Signature of the Veins. Of the Pores of the Skin. The porous Leaves of St. Johns-wort have their Signature: these remove all obstructions of the Pores, and expel Sweat. Of the Hands. 1. Palma Christi. 2. Figleaves; these therefore in dolours of the joints yield relief. SIGNATURES of DISEASES. Of the Apoplexy. 1. Lilies of the Valley, the Flower hath the Signature of a Drop, because it hangs like a Drop; it in this Disease is therefore of great use. 2. The Stone of the Carp-Fish, existing above the Eyes, is commended in that Apoplexy, which invades the Patient with commotion and contraction of the Muscles above the Eyes. Of the Stone. All things which expel the Stone in the human Body, are Magically signated from the similitude, and by their resemblances signify the Disease. 1. The Crystal, Flint, Citrine Stone, Judaick, and Stone of the Lynx: the Urine of the Lynx coagulates into a Stone, therefore its Urine is exceeding profitable to expel Gravel in the Bladder. 2. The Stone of the Microcosm. 3. Roots of Saxifrage. 4. Grummel, or Millium Solis, hath the resemblance of the Stone, being bright and round, like Pearls, with a stony hardness; which with other like Stony Seeds, is of excellent use for diminishing the Stone. 5. The Fruit and Husk of Restharrow. 6. Jobs-teares, in effectual dissolving the Stone, can never sufficiently be commended. 7. Fruit of Alkakengy. 8. Kernels of Cherrys, Peaches, and Meddlers. 9 Fruits of Red-Roses; also very many others, which grow in Heathy places, which are read in colour, and ripen in Autumn. 10. Onions have also the Signature of the Stone. Of the Cancer. 1. Dactyletus, which being drunk cures the Cancer, according to Paracelsus: some think it to be the Foreign Hermodactyl of the Shops, with a round Root, contracting itself into a Gentre, after the manner as a Cancer is want to do. 2. Lunaria, which hath the Signature of the Cancer: with this Carrichter affirmed he cured all Cancers of the Breasts. 3. Ros Solis, or Rorella. Of the Chelick. There is a Caterpillar breeds in Corn, which represents the Intestines; therefore a Decoction thereof is singular in the Colic. An Eale is also good in the Colic. Of Scars. 1. Olives. 2. The Elm. 3. All Trees bearing Rosin, which have cloven Barks, by most certain experience are found exceeding profitable for all Scars and Wounds. Of the Dysentery. 1. Root of the Clay coloured water Acorum digged up in May, is a singular Amulet, being hung about the Neck, as low as the Region of the Ventricle: for it hath the colour and Signature of Excrements. 2. Also Elder-berries in this case yield Relief. Of Erysipela. 1. Seed of Sower Sorrel, which always hath a fleshy colour, not plainly read: its Decoction drunk is most efficacious. 2. Colchothar of Vitriol strongly calcined, being externally applied first dissolved in Plantain Water, is of admirable use. 3. Acorum of the Fens, worn for an Amulet. Of Epilepsy. 1. Misselto of the Oak with its own Glue ripens the Disease. 2. Circulary, and blackish Grains of Peony, especially those that first issue out and ripen (because those that are ripe spontaneously fall from the Heads) expel the Disease. 3. In the Epilepsy, the Cross or small Bone, where the junctures meet in the Craniums of Epilepticks, as some will, but others, of those that are strangled, is a most excellent Remedy: because in the Epileptic Fit, the Patient labouring therewith is almost strangled, and the Spirit of Life included, seeking passage out, is suffocated; than from the junctures of the Head it is necessary this vehemency be separated. It is given in the beginning of the Fit, under the exaltation of the Moon. 4. A Sparrow in the falling-sickness is commended by Paracelsus. Of Excrescence. Agarick, and other Excrescence of Trees, which grow out upon Bows, and Leaves, against the order of Nature, these mitigate and remove preternatural Excrescencies of Human Bodies. Small Pox or Measles. 1. Rape Seed. 2. Lentils; therefore a Decoction of them is very beneficial. Sores of the Fundament. Scrofularia the greater, and lesser, have the entire Signature; so a Decoction thereof in exterminating Sores or Piles of the Fundament is internally taken with good success; also an Amulet made of either Scrosularia, and hung about the Neck to the Orifice of the Stomach, is exceeding beneficial. Of the Fistula. Water Bulrushes have the Signature: therefore a Salt from them Artificially extracted, may very profitably, both inwardly, and outwardly, be taken and applied. The Herb Rapunculus having a blue Flower, hath the same Signature and Virtue. Of the Child in the Womb. The Stone Aetites, otherwise called the Stone with Child, because in shakeing it is found to rattle, having another Stone within it; so it hath resemblance to the Woman with Child, and also to the Child in the Womb: this being tied to the left Arm of the pregnant Woman till the hour of the Birth, and than applied to the Left thigh, happily facilitates the Labour, and accelerates the Birth without danger: after the Birth, it must immediately be removed, jest the Womb itself follow. Of the Young growing to the Womb. Grains of the Flowers of Tilia help by similitude, they grow to the middle of the Leaf upon a small stalk. Five or six of these Grains must be given at one time to the Woman, whose Child cleaves to the Womb. They are gathered about the Feast of St. John Baptist, and the exterior Rind is cast away. Of Fascination. All Herbs growing in clefts of Stones, or through the holes of any kind of Stone, yield relief. Of Bursting and Rupture. 1. Root of Aron. 2. Perfoliata. 3. Hernidria. 4. Root of wild Purcelane. 5. Ash-Leaves also have the Signature; therefore the affected place being anointed with the Oil distilled from the Wood thereof, is most efficaciously mitigated. 6. In Leaves of the Elm in the Month of May, certain little bladders are want to break out, and grow to the Leaves, very full of Vulnerary Juice, which in Bursting is very profitable. 7. Apples growing upon Oak leaves, are gathered in May, which suspended in Glasses, and set in the Sun, are spontaneously reduced to a Liquor: this Liquor by anointing very much helps. 8. By Magic Signature, Animals which extend and contract themselves are observable: So the Elephant extends and retracts his Snout; therefore Spodium Calcined is here profitable. 9 In like manner the Tortoise contracts himself: the powder thereof Calcined is also beneficial. 10. Hirudo Spinosa also contracts itself; therefore a water thereof distilled, or burnt to Ashes, hath in this Affect wondered Virtues. Some have been cured only by anointing with Oil of the same. Of Haemorrhagia. 1. Read Sanders, the Decoction of which made with read Styptic Wine, admirably resists the Haemorrhagia. 2. Root of Tormentil. 3. * Blood stone. Haematites, Coroneolus, especially the Stone Sarda, and Coral, all which from their Anatomy stop the Flux of Blood, being included in the Hands. 4. The sixth kind of Storks-bill is called Sanguinary, having a read Root, is powerful resisting all inordinate Fluxes of Blood, it is highly commended. 5. Calcanthum burnt, which obtains the colour of Blood, this to admiration restrains Blood breaking out from the Veins of the Brain, and from the Breast. 6. The Male Anagallis, with a Sanguineous Flower, being held in the Hands till it be hot, is reported, to be of so great power, as it hinders the flowing of Blood from a Vein that is cut. Of the Hemrodes. All hairy Plants, and soft downy Leaves of Herbs, which are covered with a Wool like Fleece, and are as it were hoary; in the most grievous Hemrodes, not abiding any hard touch, are, by their Sympathy therewith, very beneficial. 1. Leaves of Longwort, which are thick, and downy, arrayed as it were with a Robe of Cotton, therefore the Decoction thereof much helps. 2. Buddings of the Poplar Tree, macerated in Oil Olive, and set for some time in the Sun, are in this case wondered profitable: The Seed being of a Sanguineous colour, plainly represents the Posteriors. 3. The Herb Hares-Foot, is also downy, and its Decoction profitable. 4. Scrofularia, which abounds with little hairy downy knobs. 5. The lesser Aron, assuages Inflammations, and the Hemrodes. 6. Among the various distinctions of Longwort, there is one kind called Wolfes-taile, which, by reason of its soft downy hairs, it imitates: its Decoction in this case is very profitable. Of the Dropsy. 1. Root of Briony hath the Signature of Hidropic●l Feet, therefore its extract expels the Water. 2. Root of Michoacan. 3. Dentaria, or Anchlattum, hath the Signature of the Hydropic inflation of the Heart. 4. The p of an Elder stick, being pressed, leaves the signs of the Impression, the same we see in the feet of Hydropicks: therefore the juice of the Tree, as also the distilled Water of Mushrums of the Elder Tree, are very beneficial. 5. Peach Apples have also the Signature: Therefore the Flowers, Leaves, and Kernels being dried, and Pulverisate, and all in due quantity exhibited, gently purge in the Dropsy, and other Tumours. Of the Jaundice. 1. Selandine, Saffron, which two from the similitude of a yellow Colour, yield relief. Also Root of Curcuma. 2. Centaury. 3. Lice and yellow Scarabs. 4. The interior yellow Skin of White thorn: Also the middle yellow Rind of Elder. 5. A living Tench put upon the Navel till it die, especially in the inveterate Jaundice. 6. A yellow Stone, found in the Gall of an Ox. 7. Root of Orchanet, read in Colour, and bitter in Taste. A Decoction of these is very beneficial. 8. Blossoms of Rosemary peculiarly help. Doseʒ ss. Of Pimples. 1. The Rind of Beech, interlaced with white spots, that it resemble a Starling, removes all Spots and Pimples of the Face. 2. Elder Flowers, are also spotted: therefore a fomentation of the Flowers boiled in water, is here much commended. Of the Leprosy. 1. Strawberries have the Signature: therefore the distilled water of them abates the redness of the face in Leprous persons, if drunk, and the Spots also anointed therewith. Raymond Lul commends the use of Strawberries also macerated in Spirit of Wine very much, for allaying the violence of the Leprous Affect, in his Book of Quintessence. 2. Vipers, therefore the Flesh of them prepared is given against the Leprosy with good success. Of Maw-wormes. 1. Vetches have the Signature of Maw-wormes, therefore a Decoction thereof is powerful in expelling Maw-wormes. 2. In the interior cavity of Knobs of Eglantine, or the Dog-Rose, are some times small Worms included, which reduced to powder, many happily use in expelling Worms of the Intestines. Of the read Menstrues. Read Motherwort, therefore the Herb is endued with most efficacious Virtues, in stopping and correcting superfluous Menses. Wasted or Consumed Members. The Willow bears no Seed, but a twig of the same Tree cut of, only by the infixion into the Earth grows: therefore a Bath made of the Decoction of Willows, is most excellent for decayed and weak Members. Of Blemishes. 1. Garlic. 2. Arum, Arisarum. 3. Dragon-wort. 4. Arsemart. 5. The lesser Swallowort; all these are Plants Figured with Blemishes, therefore they remove the Blemishes of our Bodies. Of Knots in the Flesh. Herb Mercury is knotted, therefore its Decoction with Mechoacan takes away the knots of the skin. Of Prunella. 1. Salt Armoniac, therefore it's Distilled Liquor, with juice of Sea-green, is an admirable Medicament for the sore Throat: for it extracts the Tartary Sublimate Realgar, adhering to the Throat, or Neck, and affecting the Tongue with blackness. 2. Flowers of Prunella, which represent the Form of the Throat, are very much commended in this Disease. Prickings of the Sides. 1. Carduus Benedictus by its prickles bespeaks the Cure of the Pleurisy, as also, 2. Carduus Mariae: the Distilled Liquor, or Decoction of either very much helps. 3. Hippogloss bears one leaf that is exceeding sharp, not without great admiration of the beholders, and rarity of Nature: which by the Experiment of those of late times, hath been found exceeding powerful in removing prickings of the Sides. 4. In prickings in the Body, the Jawbone or Cross of the Pike-Fish, beaten and given to drink, is an excellent Remedy. 5. Consolida Regalis, of which 3 or 9 Flowers are commended. Of Phantasms. 1. The Strings upon the Leaves of St. Johns-Wort have the Signature, which being porous, and gathered in due time and manner, expel all Phantasms and Fantastic Spirits from and without Man, without any Superstition, which Spirit also compels the Spirit of Worms into another Phant●sie, that their Animal Spirit is constrained to fly before this Spirit. The Greek name denotes, that, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, above representations, and Spectrums, it hath Dominion, it is also called Fuga Daemonum: therefore a fumigation made of the Seed thereof, as the most expert Philosopher Lul saith, drives away all Demons from the propriety of the Body, or from the House. Portus Neapolitanus affirms, that Malignant Spirits assaulting, can neither endure the smell of it, nor abide it near them. For as the Celestial Sol, by its Light drives away all malignant Spirits, that rejoice in Darkness: So St. John's wort (among Solar Herbs accounted the chief) by Paracelsus dignified with the Name of the Terrestrial Sol, is found to be of like efficacy. 2. Rue, by reason of the sign of the Cross impressed on the Seed. 3. The Cross growing upon the greater Juniper berries, which are equal in Magnitude with Fil●erd Nuts; such in my Travels I have seen to grow in abundance in a Neapolitan Field, near the Shore of the Tyrrhene Sea: Experierce demonstrates, that these are exceeding powerful against the assaults of Malignant Spirits. 4. Antirrhinum against Phantasms, and Incantatious, for the Seed is almost like a Skeleton, and it represents the Skull of a dead Man. Of Panaricium. Archangel, or the White Nettle hath the Signature: it therefore being bruised, and applied, presently kills it. Of the Pest. 1. A Toad Shellfish, and a Frog: therefore they are profitably applied externally, for they powerfully extract the Venom. Signs of future and present Pest appear in the spotted Tongues of Frogs, and when they come together in Troops, mutually tear one another, they are want to presage great Mortality. 2. The Signature of the Blane, and Carbuncle is in the Saphir, in which is a peculiar Virtue of taking away Blanes, and Carbuncles, and of causing an Eschara. In a Lizard the like force is in extracting the Eschara. 3. Gamandrea with a round Apple, hath also the Signature of the Pest: therefore the Infected macerate this Herb in their daily Drink (but it must be the same Herb growing in their own Climate) with good success. So the little Knobs growing upon Oaks, either Green or Pulverisate, are happily applied in the Pest. Likewise the powder of Nutmegs Macerated, and applied, extract the Venom. Of the De●uxion of Seed, or the Gonorrhoea. The Dead Nettle, or Galeopsis: the Decoction thereof made in Wine, is very much commended by Carrichterus. Of the Kings Evil. 1. Scrofularia. 2. The lesser Scrofularia, or the lesser Selandine, whose Strumous Root seems to grow with many grains of Corn set together. Of the Squinancy. Mulberries have the Signature of the Squinancy: therefore the juice thereof, and of the Leaves, in a Gargarism, are very beneficial. Of * Scabs. Scabs of the Body and Feet. 1. Crab Apples, or Apples of the Pitch-tree, coated with little Scales: a Decoction of them with the Caput Mortuum of Vitriol is a most excellent external Remedy. 2. Scabious hath in the uppermost heads of the Stalks, Sockets of the Flowers, compacted as it were of Scales, orderly placed: In Scabs it is a mitigating Remedy. 3. Polypode, hath a resemblance of Scabiness in its back part; therefore from its propriety, a Decoction thereof is profitably applied to all Scabiness of the Body, or Feet. Of Scales or Scurf of the Skin. 1. The Vine, and Trees bearing Rosin, which as it were reject their exterior Bark, are useful to make the Skin smooth, and remove the vices of Scalines. 2. So in Scales or Scurss of the Head Fearnbrake, or Wall-Fearn yield Relief. Of Feet rough and Scaly. Scoria's of Iron have the Signature of the Scaly Lips of Ulcers: for as these Scoria's in melting are ejected from the Iron to the Superficies: so also by the Internal Archens of Man, or by the Art of Nature, a Separation of Minerals and Excrements is made in the Microcosmick Body: therefore Crocus Martis, and Oil of the same, are in such cases very beneficial. Of the Cramp. 1. Snails at the lest touch contract themselves: In white Snails there is a very small Bone found, when cut in the middle, which being diligently taken out, and wrapped in Paper, is exhibited with admirable success in the Cramp. 2. The Ham of a Hare, an Animal most swift in course, is also profitable in the like Case. Of Bunches. 1. Gladiolus, having a knotted Root, the knots being one above another, after the manner of small Scallions, the inferior weak and thin, the Superior strong and lively: this certainly removes preternatural Tumours, or Bunches. 2. Scrophularia hath a sharp Root, endowed with little Tumorous and Pap-like Heads, with a swelling Turse-like Substance underneath: in Strumous and swelling Ulcers, by mediating it yields relief. 3. Figgs grow in manner of Bunches, therefore are good against the same. 4. Sponges of the Sea. 5. The Strumous Root of Flower-de-Luce assuages Bunches. 6. There is also a lesser Scrophularia, called the little Herb with Ivy-leaves, hath very many small pendent Roots, in a certain hard knob, as grains of Wheat gathered in a heap, whereof three or four hung out longer than the rest. These used fresh, are found by experience to have great virtue in removing preternatural Tumours, fiery Sores, and Piles of the Fundament. 7. Salt of Vngaria, or Transylvania, Native, hath many Clots like to Bunches in human Bodies; the frequent use of which, as also of Saltgem, Paracelsus highly commends in removing such like Tumours. Of * Black and New by a strake. Sugillations. 1. Arsemart hath a Leaf blotted, with a blemish almost like to a blot in writing, which hath a resemblance of the New or horned Moon, and is good in such like affects. 2. The Lesser Selandine also, by reason of the Magic Signature of the Leaves, is in this case a Specific: for it doth not only by being mixed with Ointments take away external Blemishes, but also being macerated in Wine, and daily drunk three or four times, it miraculously expels the congealed Blood from within the Body. Of Bohemian-tartar of the Ventricle. Wood-bine, or Bindeweed, hath the Signature; a Decoction thereof is exceedingly commended. Of Retained Urine. 1. The p contained in the hollowness of a Goose Quill, dried and pulverisate, and afterwards drunk in Wine, doth admirably expel the too-long retained Urine. 2. The Soul of a Herring (as it is vulgarly called) representing the colour of Silver, and also the hollowness of the passage of the Yard, being reduced to powder, and exhibited, is want most efficaciously to provoke Urine. Of Poisons. 1. Star-wort, the greater Dragon-wort, in every lease hath the Figure of a Serpent; whence by Magical Indication we are confirmed, that a Decoction thereof, against the hurt of Serpents is most efficacious. 2. The lesser Dragon-wort, as a wonder of sporting Nature, arises out of the Earth, at the exact time when Serpents first appear, nor doth the Serpent at all appear, whilst it is wholly hid in the Earth, by the officious bounty of Nature demonstrating a Remedy, and premonishing the time of Danger. 3. Bisiort, Dragon, Briony, against biting of Vipers, and Serpents. 4. Adders-Tongue, as also the preceding Herb hath the Figure of the Serpents-Tongue, wherewith he desires to hurt. 5. Among all the kinds of Garlic, the wild, or Serpents-Garlick, is signated. All Plants which represent the spotted Skin of a Serpent, and show the various coloured spots of Vipers, that have the Effigies of Serpents, from every part conspicuous, are powerful against their bites. Of Warts. Knots of Reeds have the Signature of Warts: therefore Warts by a Magnetic Cure are removed by them. Of Wounds. 1. Sapena, of the Shore, or Water-Pepper, growing in waters, whose Streams gliding softly along have no strong Current, by reason of its Sanguineous Spots in the Leaves, mediates in supervenient Symptoms of fresh Wounds: so the Flux of Blood appears to be the only object of Arsemart, signated by his Sanguineous-Stalk: This Arsemart is by Paracelsus called the Terrestrial Mercury; and he saith, that in it is a Carnal Influence, or an Influential Attractive, not otherwise, than as the Sun, and all Stars attract from Inferiors, and Inferiors again from their Superiors: the Leaves have the Signature of Drops. 2. Leaves of St. Johns-wort having innumerable little holes which seem to be made with the point of a Needle; therefore are profitable in all External and Internal hurts of the skin. And because the Flowers also after putrefaction retain the form of Blood, they are peculiarly assigned to Wounds. 3. Millfoile, and Betony, having Leaves cut and jagged. 4. Bastard Fel-wort, or Crossewort, the Root of which, when digged up, hath almost the Form of a Cross. 5. Ascyrum. 6. The Elm also hath porous Leaves; and so all Plants having such like porous Leaves, are useful in healing Wounds of the Body. MEDICAMENTS helpful by SIMILITUDE. IT is also to be noted, that certain Medicaments profit by Similitude, and in a wondered manner deliver from Diseases, as we have found by experience; the reason is, because one hath the Anatomy of the other; for to what may we better compare a like, than to its like? Arsenic helps Arsenical Ulcers. Among all Fruits of the water, there is not a greater Venom than Arsenic, in which, according to Paracelsus, all Venenosity of Rosinous matter are united as one Body. Wolfe-Bane given in hot Wine to such as are bitten with Vipers, or struck with a Scorpion, is found by the Experience of many skilful Physicians, to be a healing Remedy; so Poison for the most part, with Poison is repelled. Boletus of the Hart is a Mushrum, which arises from the seed of that Animal, and is applied for Venereal uses. A Crab, because its Body swells, therefore being boiled with honey it assuages Cancers, and Chilblains; it is also profitable to sprinkle on them the powder of River Crabs. Also a living Crab tied with a Ligature upon the Cancer until it die, the Cancer is bettered thereby; if ulcerated, it is afterwards Cured with any Opodeldoch: Thus one Cancer both kills and Cures another. The Cardiack Passion is removed with powder of a Partridge's Heart. The Hairs of a Man, if distilled, a juice comes forth, which used by anointing is profitable in prolonging the Hairs of the Head. The Brains of a Swine is very beneficial in the Frenzy; therefore they also which have lost their Memory, eat Hogs-brains with Nutmeg, and Aroma●isate Cinnamon, with good success. The Heart of a Wagtail in Coagulation of Blood, and when the Heart is cold, is hung about the Neck for an Amulet very profitable. An Essence prepared of Bones of the Heart of the Hart, corroborates the Heart of Man in the Cardiack-Passion, and Swoon. A small piece of the Navel string of a new born Infant, included in a Silver Casket, or Ring, and worn so as it touch the flesh, I have found and received from the certain experience of many, that it extenuates the violence of the Cholick-Dolours. Mans-Scull helps the Epilepfie, the former part, not the hinder part, being taken; also the Cranium of a Man profits the Man, and of a Woman the Woman. Wild Cucumbers, or the Fruit thereof, when full ripe, with very gentle handling are broke, and as it were with a touch only spontaneously eject their juice: so, the use of this coagulated juice, or Elatery, by this Magic Indication, doth vehemently expel the Whey-like Humours of Human Bodies. In the Dysentery, with very good Success, is adhibited that read Pethy substance, which in junctures of Stone Quarries is found, and gathered; it is vulgarly called the Stony Liver. With the Epilepsy, Elkes and Swallows are corrupted: so also against the same Disease, specifically like an Amulet, the right Hoof of the hinder Foot of the Elk, part thereof being put into the left Ear of the Epileptic, just at the approach of the Fit, delivers him from the violence and danger thereof, usually absolutely prevents it: and of Swallows a singular Antepileptick water is prepared. The Young Serpents exclude their Skin, with which at the time of the Birth, if the Travelling Woman be Gird close to her naked Body, her Labour is facilitated, and the Birth hastened. Yellow Choler is expelled with Rubard of the same Colour. In the Neapolitan Field near the City of Soma, there grows Mushrums our of Stones, that have been certain years buried in the Earth, which being dried and pulverisate, and ʒ ss exhibited in appropriate water morning and evening, most miraculously breaks away all Stones in the Human Body, and expels them like fine Flower. Gladiolus bruised, and applied, by its Similitude extracts Splinters and Thorns. Globus or a Ball, that is gathered together by Scarabs, extracts Leaden Balls from the Body. Hemrodes manifest themselves in obscene places, they are cured with the aforesaid Scarabs, which breed in the Excrements of Horses, being first reduced to powder, and than sprinkled on the affected place. Hydrophobia is expelled by throwing the person affected suddenly and unexpectedly into the water: So fear by Fear is discussed. Seed of Goats-tongue, Echium, like Vipers-heads: therefore it mitigates in bites of Vipers and other Serpents, and is a Prophylactic Medicament. Worms of the greater and lesser World, are a Remedy for Worms in the Body of Man: If the aforesaid Worms be dried, and reduced to powder, and afterwards exhibited in Goats-milk, the Maw-wormes in the Ventricle and Intestines will immediately die, and be ejected, and expelled from the Body. A living Earthworm tied for 24 hours about the Panaricium, until the Worm be dead, and the Evil will be killed. The Wolf in the human Body is cured by the benefit of Unguents, and Cataplasms prepared of the flesh and fat of a Wolf. Powder of the Matrix of a Hen, injected into the Neck of the Matrix, dries up the preternatural humidity, and takes away Barrenness in Women from thence caused, and helps Conception. Clefts in Woman's Breasts, are healed by anointing with the prepared Gluten of Cow's Udders. There sometimes in the Posteriors grow soft tender cruent Sores, like to Mullberries, which with the fruit of Mulberries, and powder of the Leaves, are healed. The Crystalline humour of Ox Eyes distilled, in all vices of the Eyes is very beneficial. The Skin taken of from the Feet of Geese, in coldness of the Feet (as also in Panaricium) yields relief, a Decoction thereof being made with Mugwort boiled in it, which is very profitably applied. A Bulls Pisslle or Yard of the Hart, takes away 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, and excites the Venereal Faculty; for the Nature of these Animals is Lascivious. The immoderate Flux of the Menses, whilst with them the pure blood gins to come forth, are stopped by three or four drops of that most pure Blood that comes last forth, being exhibited to the Patient without her knowledge, in a draught of Bear or Wine. The Lunes of a Fox, are profitable in Affects of the Lights. All Animals that have in them a renovating Faculty, as Vipers and Serpents have, Renovate our Bodies, and repair decaying Youth. The Blood which issues out of the Nostrils and Veins being dried, and as it were reduced to powder, and afterwards snuffed up the Nostrils, and sprinkled on the Veins, stops the Haemorragia. It may also be inwardly given. In like manner, Blood that issues out of Wounds, being again put into the Wounds while it is hot, stops the immoderate Flux of Blood. The Liver of a Wolf helps the infirmities of the Liver. The Herb Sagittalis growing in Meadows by Ditch-sides, and having the Figure of an Arrow, draws heads of Arrows out of the Flesh. Root of Scorzonera bears the effigies of a Serpent called Scorzone, against the bite of which, it is an only Antidote. If a Serpent be suspended and suffocated with a linen Thread, that little string in the Quincy and Impost hume of the Jaws is very beneficial. Against the Synovia, if a little of it be given the Patient upon a small piece of Bread, it is present Remedy. The Secundine is expelled with a Secundine washed, and in an Earthen Pot dried to powder, and ʒss of the powder exhibited in Hen-broth. The skin of a Wolf's Stomach worn, helps the digestion of the Stomach: also the skins of a Swan and Vulture tawed, are of like effect. The evil savour of Spirit of Bohemian-tartar, expels the stink of putrid Humours from out of the Human Body in time of the Pest. The Bohemian-tartar, or Salt of Man's Urine, is singular against the Bohemian-tartar and Stone in the Microcosm. The Knotty Root of Tormentil bruised, and applied, takes away Knotts of the Skin. The Writhing of the Intestines in the Colic is helped with a girdle of Wolf's Guts dried, as also the Excrements thereof worn. Swell, or * Tumours like Gums. Gums, which grow in our Members, are dissolved and mitigated with the Gum that sweats out of the Cherrytree, being dissolved in Vinegar and applied. In Measles of young Infants, a Decoction of Rape-seed and Lentils, by Similitude yield Relief. Dear, and Serpents, which live in unfrequented places are not afflicted with the Vertigo; therefore their Fat, if with a little of it the Temples be anointed, is exceeding powerful against the Vertigo: as also the Quintessence of Storks, is alike efficacious, because they are want for long time in the Air to fly in a round Circle. The Vital Spirit, Paracelsus calls them Das Ferch in the German Idiom. or Life in the Muscles, in Form resembles the Soul of a Herring (as they call it) or Silver, or Argent. Viu. when it waxeth cold in the Blood, it must be let out with a prick or cut, when it appears in the Blood coming out with it, it must presently without delay be given to the Patient to drink, while it is warm, and no small benefit will accrue thereby. The Bladder of an Ox, in all Diseases of the Bladder is helpful. The Bladder of a Swine, that hath not touched the Earth, being applied to the Privities, as Pliny saith, provokes Urine. A Sheep or Goat's Bladder burnt, and the powder drunk with Vinegar and Water, by those who cannot retain their Urine, profits much. The Bladder of a Carp dried and pulverisate singularly profits such as are so hurt in Childbirth, as they cannot hold their Water, and such as involuntarily let go their Water. When Black Bladders arise in the Feet, Wa-versa, or the wholesome Wolfe-bane with black Leaves and Berries, hath the Signature, and is therefore very profitable. With this Herb Phaedro Magnetically (as also Para●elsus with Arsemart) performed Cures to admiration, in deplorable Ulcers, as he himself affirmed. The Ventricle of a Hen, Viz. The Interior Membrane, in the evilly affected Ventricle is very profitable. Civet expels Colic Excrements. Venomous Diseases are for the most part healed with Proper Antidotes. WOlfe-bane, as above said, cures bites of Vipers and Scorpions. A Shive-mouse, which bites venomously, if dissected and applied to the part bitten, expels the Venom and Cures. The Stinging of Bees, is cured with Honey. The Toadstone found in the Head of a Toad, cures Diseases thereof. Powder of Toads, applied to Venomous bites attracts the Venom. Such as are Pist upon by Toads, successfully ease themselves with application of a dried Toad. The Biting of a Mad-Dog, is cured, if first the Hairs of the same Dog be applied to the Wound externally, so the Venom is extracted, in like manner if they be burnt and drunk; also if the Liver of the same Dog be roasted, and eaten by him that was bitten, he will be free and safe, and not troubled with fear of Water; likewise the Tooth wherewith the Wound was made, taken out and wrapped in a little of the skin, is profitably worn about the Arm, as an Amulet. The Fat of a Crocodile cures the biting thereof. The Powder of Mice burnt, cures their biting. Such as are Pist upon by Mice, are healed with Ashes of Mice burnt, sprinkled on the affected place, before the flesh be corroded. The Bone of the Heart of a Hart, cures the Venom taken by eating of Harts-Tayle. The Grease of Serpents is also commended against their biting. Against Venom's of Serpents, the Heads of them beaten, or the Entrails, especially the Gall, applied to the part affected. The same Scorpion which hath hurt a Man, being beated and applied to the affected place, is a Remedy of its own hurt, by a certain obscure discord of Natures: from whence the evil arises, from thence also comes the Remedy. So also Oil of Scorpions against their Wound. If Poisons of contrary faculties be sometimes mixed and conjoined, they are Remedies, not dangerous. There have been some who have cut of a Pestilential Bubo, dried it, and reduced to powder, have exhibited it to the Infected, in like manner, as Oil of Scorpions, against Venom of Scorpions is administered, and so Venom attracts Venom of its own kind. As an Egg congealed by cold, by being put into most cold water that is ready to frieze in frosty weather, is restored to its pristine State: So also Members vitiated with cold, are healed by being put into, or bathed with cold Snow water; so Cold extracts Cold. In like manner, Members above measure hot, are restored by application of the best rectified Spirit of Wine, (which is mere Fire, or the Quintessence of Sulphur) so heat by Magnetic virtue extracts heat. How exceeding necessary the knowledge of Chiromancy is for an expert Physician, hath been already spoken of; for from Chiromantick Lines, convenient Remedies for the body of Man may be known. He that in his Hand hath an Architect-Line is obnoxious to the Colic, and of it he will die; therefore the Architect-Line in leaves of Herbs, is a Medicine in the Colic. So also the Line Anchora, is the Line of Apoplexy: therefore the Line Anchora in the Herb of Achorum, is a Medicine for the Apoplexy. CORRESPONDENCIES OF SIGNATURES OF THE GREATER and LESSER WORLD. In the World. In the Lesser, or Microcosm. In the Greater, or Macrocosm PHysiognomony, or the form of the Face. The Face of Heaven. Chyromancy. Minerals. Pulses. Motion of the Firmament. Breathe. East-Wind, West-Wind. Horror of Fevers. Motion of the Earth. Lientery, Dysentery and Diarrhaea. Showers. Wring and Gripe of the Colic. For there are as many Species of the Colic in Man, as of Winds in the Great World. Violence of Winds. Difficulty of making water in the Nephritick Dolour. Corruscation. Apoplexy. The same that Generates Thunder and Lightning, the same Generates the Apoplexy, the Operations of either is admirable. Eclipse, Conjunction, Thunder and Lightning. Tabes, Pthisick, or dryness of the Microcosm. Drowth in the Macrocosm. Dropsy. Inundation, Deluge. Epilepsy. Tempest. The same which causeth Storms and Tempests in the greater World, the same also causeth the Epilepsy in the lesser World Tempests demonstrate the Cause, Nature, and Original of the Falling Sickness. ; and as a Tempest changes and weakens the Animal Sense and Intellect, apparent in the unusual crowing of Cocks, also by the unaccustomed singing and noise of other Birds and Beasts, and by the more vehement stingings of Flies and other Infects; so in like manner it is in Epilepticks. In the Microcosm. In the Macrocosm. 1. When a Tempest is near there is a change of Air. 1. A change of Reason when the Epilepsy gins to assault. 2. Clouds succeed 2. Dimness of Sight, Sleep. 3. Winds 3. Inflation of the Neck and Belly. 4. Fraction and Thunder 4. Fraction of the Bladder, and Concussion of the Body. 5. Great flashes of Lightning 5. Fiery and sparkling Eyes. 6. Showers 6. Foaming. 7. Thunderclaps. 7. Forcing of the Spirits, and tearing of the Ligaments. 8. Serene time. 8. Return of the Senses and Speech. Afterwards the Clay and Earth moistened with the Rain, is by the Sun again dried So Man coming to himself, the Sun of the Microcosm again restores the Reason, Mind, and other functions of the Body, after requisite rest, into their Pristine State. As Quarries of Stone are the Bones of the great Mother; so are the Bones in the Body of Man As many kinds of Wood a● are in the World, so many kinds of Bones in the Humone Body. As the Earth by Stones is fortified, so the Body with Bones is Strengthened; Minerals are Stones of the Earth, and the Bones of the Microcosm are like unto Gold, partaking of the same Nature. Earth The Form of all Human Members is found in Vegetables, Stones, and Minerols. Flesh. Great Floods. Great Veins. The Sea. The Bladder. The seven Metals in Mountains, or the seven Celestial Planets. The Seven Principal Members in Man. And as in the Earth Flowers show the colours of Stars; so the Stars in Heaven represent the first-fruits of the Fields on Earth. There is nothing in the World, the property of which is not found in Man the Microcosm. Wan is known by the Nature of Animals, whose Primum Esse bears Rule in him. For the most glorious God hath not Created any Creature more wise, and noble, than Man, because in him the order and Primum Esse of all Animals is found: and since he is the Comprisement of all Creatures, he (like a certain Poetic Proteus) into the shape of all Flesh, and into the ingenuity of every Creature, transforms himself; imitates and invents whatsoever is found in them: for, as the most learned in occult Literature, Picus Mirandulanus affirms, the Celestial Father hath endowed Man, when born into the World, Whence the Chaldeans say. Man is an Animal of a vartous multiformed and changeable Nature. with all sorts of Seeds, and Sprouts of every kind of Life, which whosoever polisheth, grow up, and bring forth their proper first-fruits in him: if Vegetable, he is made a Plant: if Sensual, he becomes Brutish: if Rational, he becomes a Celestial Animal: if Intellectual, he will be an Angel, and Son of God; and not receiving satisfaction in the Creatures emptiness, throws himself into the Centre of Divine Unity; is made one Spirit with God, walking in the solitary Clouds of the Father, hath Dominion over all things, and exceeds all other Creatures. And this Condition, unto which, in an Universal manner, The wise man Rules, Commands, and Compels the Stars. Man is appointed, the same Picus worthily saith, is not o y envied by Brutes, but also by Stars, Hos. 2. v. 18. and ●ultra mundane minds. But animal, and astral Men, Job 5. u 23. eating of the Tree of proper Pride, who neglecting the Eternal Patrimony in this World, live Captives of the Stars, Hence is the Vulgar saying, we e●ber are have been, or may be What he is. and suffer themselves by the spirit of the Stars, (which by the wise, or rather by the Spirit of God in the Sapient is ruled,) to be governed and subjected, after excitation, Eccl. 7 u 21. may in themselves (as a little after is said) observe the Nature and Spirit of their fore Fathers lurking in them. There is no man so holy, and just, in whom those occult Seeds of Malignant Stars are not latent, suffocating and suppressing the daily Prayers of the Wise, that by increasing they may manifest themselves; so in the Ungodly, destitute of the preserving grace of God, they easily break out. Therefore the Prophet David complains of the public Malice of the Men of Belial, etc. 2 Sam. Chap. 23. ver. 6. 7 Christ and his Apostles were Astronomers unknown: For Believing or being Regenerated, they were not subjected to the Stars, but were Lords of the Firmament, Man hath an Eternal Father, to whom be aught to live, not to the Animal Spirit. and of the Seven Spirits in the Firmament. The Son of God called his Disciples supernally Regenerated, after the abjection and valediction of all Astralls, Lights of the World, and Salts of the Earth. Paracelsus saith, GOD gave unto man the A●al Body, not that he should live in it, but that he might inhabit it for a time. Whilst Man without the exercise of Reason, lives according to the Brutal Spirit, it is not injurious to call him by the name of a Beast; But he who according to the Spirit of Man, lives like a Rational Man, aught to be called by the name of a Man: So our Saviour called Herod a Fox. MEN take their SIGNATURES Courageous, Bold, Strong, Magnanimous, From Lions and Eagles. Faithful Friends, from Dolphins, whose faithful Friendship towards Men in History is noted. Likewise a sign of friendship appears in Swine, one being hurt, and crying out, all the rest that hear it, run together in troops, grunting, and as it were, offering their assistance. The contrary is seen in Dogs, if one be hurt, and by his howling signify it to others, they all run a way. True and constant Friends: The Ivy, which after Death also cleaves to Trees with its tender-branches, losing as it were its sprouts among the Leaves, embraces them though dead. Dissembling false flattering Friends. The Crocodiles, who with tears, in token of Compassion, deceive. Superficiary Friends, changing their affections with the change of Fortune. Summer Birds, who when heat attends us, will also be present, but cold assaulting, they forsake us. Great Walkers to and from. The Crow, who upon dry sand walks to and from, often by himself. Flatterers From Cats and Dogs, flattering with their Tail: for these Animals are more accustomed to familiarity with men than any other. Adulterers, from the Fish Sargus, which coming out of the Sea, seeks after other Mates, and is wonderfully Lustful after she- Goats, as by Opianus is described. Invadit Sargos Caprarum mira Cupido. Qui madidi simas cupiunt tractare Capellas. Montanis gregibus, quamvis tot agmina Ponti. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Uncharitable Struthiocamelus. Covetous, and Austere— Ravens. Chased and unmarried The Unicorn therefore, not without a Mysterious signification, See Paracelsus in his Aroth. by venerable and prudent Antiquity hath been painted inclining his Head into the Bosom of the most holy Virgin Mary. Cruel and Impious, A Lioness. Such as bring danger on themselves, Thrushes, who from their own bodies void their proper evil, viz Bird-lime, with which they are afterwards taken. Devout, 1. Young Ravens. 2. Larks, which are observed before and after meat, to fly up towards Heaven, singing, and lauding God in their proper manner. So also in Elephants there is a certain hidden Reason of Nature, Religion, and Ve●n ration of the Stars. Desperate, From the Elephant. Scholars easy to be taught, or having an aptness to learn From the Ape, Popenjay, and Elephant. Scholars unapt to learn From Rams, and Asses. Dissolute and Vagabonds, From Boars. Foolish, From Cattles. Cruel and Savage Tigers. Fruitful and Childbearing Women: From the Hare and Coney, who are most fruitful; for they Generate and bring forth ten times in a Year. Thiefs, From Crows, and Starlings. Horrid, Struthiocamelus. Groaning, and Lamenting, Turtles, and Pigeons. Unclean, and Filthy, Swine. Impudent, and Importunate Flies, who though often beaten away, will always return. Envious Backbiters, Dogs. Inobedient, and Rebels A Wren. Ingrateful A Cuckoo. Unruly, and Disdainful A Bull. Evil-speaking Enemies, The Snake. For this Animal useth no other Member than his Mouth. Offended with all From Eales, for these keep themselves apart from all Fish, and are not at any time found joined with others. So. are also Owls, disjoined from the company of all other Birds. Very Angry, From Indian Cocks, who, through too much Anger swell. Robbers, From Bears. Weep, From Vines pruned. Lustful, From Sparrows. Liberal, From the Cock, to whom Nature hath Communicated such a property, that breaking its own sleep, adviseth Mortals of their Labour, and the approaching Day. 〈◊〉 Talkers, From Popinjays, Starlings, Jackdaws, and Magpies, which have a Singular natural faculty in imitating Human voice: Whence, Pica loquax, varias modulatur Guttere voces, Scurrili strepitu, quicquid & audit, ait. Luxurious, and strong in delights of Love, From Coneys, and the Fish Scarus Hating Light, Owls, and Bats, which are Night-birds. Great People not admitting of any equals, or striving for Dominion; From Bulls. Laudable and mutual Love in Wedlock, From Pigeons, which are the most chaste of all Birds. The Male, and Female, as it were by Nuptial ties, cleave each to other by mutual consent, with such admirable Chastity, as neither offers to desire to change its Mate. If with unlawful Love any be taken, so as the Males cast their Eyes with desire upon another's Mate, the same other Males will tear in pieces; so in like manner the Females, if any of their own Sex be culpable, punish them with Death, as Aelianus testifies. The same Author further saith, that Pigeons are not suffered to copulate with strange Mates; nor is the Wedlock from their beginning instituted, to be at all altered or changed, nor any other celebrated with either, unless they be both single, or Widows. From Adultery they are most Chased; they never forsake the company each of other, after the First Institution of their Society, unless by Death separated. In the Birth the Male is present, and performs all needful Offices: the Male finding the Female (when she hath brought forth Eggs) too negligent, beats her with his Wings, and compels her to enter the Nest, and also to sit upon the Eggs: they both sit by turns, the Male in the day, and Female in the night. If the Male dye, the Female mourns and wastes itself, abstaining a long time from all Food: So great is the mutual Love of Pigeons; also the Female admits not of the Male, before they have kissed each other. Meek and gentle, From Lambs. M●litious, From Owls. Timorous and fearful, From Hares. Melancholy and filthy, From the Lapwing, which is coloured with Black spots, and by reason of its melancholy Complexion, it delights in Deserts a●dunfrequented places, a most filthy Bird, abiding in Sepulchers, and anointing his Nest with most stinking filth. Clean, From Cats. Mute, From Fish; therefore the Pythagoreans, as Athenius saith, abstained from Fish. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Musical, From the Linnet, and Nightingale, which with the pleasantness of their voices wonderfully delight, and than which, there are not among Birds, any that with more melodious singing yield pleasure to all that hear them. Of all Birds the Nightingale only waketh in the Night while she sits upon her Eggs, and as it were, to pass over the tediousness of the Night-season, sweetly sings. Talkative, prattling and scolding Women. From a company of Geese and Ducks cackling together. Or else from Grasshoppers, who some times so eagerly strain their voices that they break asunder. Hurtful, From Mice. Idle, From Grasshoppers. Obstinate and Lascivious, From a Calf. Parasites, and Jesters, From Apes ready to imitate all things Parricides, From Hippopotamus, which declares the ingratitude and injustice of Parricides. Petulant and wanton, From Goats. Lovers of Children, From the Swan and Swallow; for they are exceeding lovers of their Young. A Swallow hatches no lesle than five young ones, in the bringing up; and feeding of which, both the Male and Female labour with admirable equity; they in feeding begin with that which was first hatched, and the other orderly, as having Reason. Pious toward their Parents, from Storks, and the Bird Cucupha, which Birds are most pious signs of Gratitude; for these only tender thanks to their Parents by sustaining them in Age. Prudent and Circumspect, From Serpents. Those that make a Prey of others, from the Pike-fish and Hawk. Wherhfore Ovid saith, Odimus Accipitrent, quia semper vivit in Armis. Kickers with the heel, From Mules. Laughers, From the Bird Maeus, which imitates human Laughter, and checkling so exactly as is miraculous. Two of this kind of Birds were brought out of Turkey for a Present to our most noble Emperor Rudolphus, one of which, by the negligence of the Gardeners, flew away, the other is at this present kept with other foreign Fowls, in his Majesty's Garden at Prague. Wise and Provident, from Aunts, and Bees, who know how to Provide for Winter's necessity, both food, Prou. 6. ver. 8 and convenient lodging-places. Prou. 20. ver. 25 It is strange that Aunts should observe the course of the Stars; they are said in time of Interlunes to cease from Labour, but in the Full Moon they work in the Nights. Full of Knowledge and humble, from Ears of Corn loaded, which always bow, and incline themselves downward. Voided of Science, yet willing to seem Learned, from empty Ears which stand bolt upright. Also from the Feces or Scum in boiling Flesh, which is always went to swim on the top. In the same sense, empty Vessels yield a great sound, but full ones make no noise. Simple, From Pigeons. Exquisite Artifice, From the Sea Parsnip, which in an occult manner six its Root in such things as lie or grow in the Earth, that might hinder its extension downward. Exceeding sleepy, From the Hedgehog, and Dormouse who, sleep all Winter, and do so as it were expire in sleep, that with the pain of fire they can scarcely be awakened: being dissected, remains unmoveable as it were dead, until in boiling Life is perceived, for when the Water gins to boil, the dissected Members declare they were alive. These perhaps (as is by some in Histories, reported, that the Storks, and Swallows, remain as dead all the Winter, and in the Spring time revive) gave their Signatures to the men in Russia, who perished in Woods, in a sharp Winters-frost, and as is reported, revived again in the Summer. Those Animals which all the Winter without food sustain their life in Caverns, live of their own Substance; as we see in Trees which retain their Leaves perpetually green, it is because a sufficiency of clammy juice is in them contained. Foolish, Slow, and Patient, From the Ass. Earnest in entreating, From Dogs. Proud, From Goats, Horses, Peacocks. Sad and Melancholy, From Night Birds which are Saturnal and Melancholic. Triumphing over Enemies from fight Cocks, who being overcome are silent, but if Conquerors they Crow, and as much as in them ●es sing, and with stately paces, erect their most excellent ensign of Nature, Viz. their Comb, not without great manifestation of Pride. Changeable, From the Chameleon, who through too much fear changing his colour, seems to be multiformed. Turn-coats, deceitful, and fraudulent Hypocrites. From Foxes, the Polypus, and the Fish Sepia, which wanteth not its cunning; for assoon as he perceiveth himself in danger, or sees devouring fishes near, pours out Ink, which is his proper Blood, and so by darkening the Water, escapes unhurt. Nimble and swift of Foot From a young Goat. Devouring, Insatiable, and Ravenous. From Wolves, who devour Flesh and Bones. Vengeance taken of themselves, for wickedness perpetrated. From the Camel, who having unawares copulated with his Mother, after he understands it, he with his own proper Teeth bites of his Genitalss, thereby taking vengeance of himself, as it were for Incest. Uxorious, and Jealous From Dunghill Cocks, who when the Mother Hen is dead sit upon the Eggs, and exclude the Young, and they keep silence at the same time, as conscious to themselves, that they are obliged to the Dead. Moreover they contend among themselves, as also Hearts do, for the Females, and wound each other so, as sometimes Death ensues. And so consequently from these, others also have like affections. Very many Mechanics have learned their Science and Artifice from other Creatures. As THe Art of Building, From Shell-fish, Swallows, and the most industrious Bees. The Art of Embroidery, Tapestry, and of weaving Hang, representing various colours. From the Green-fields painted with Flowers of various Colours, and representing unexpressible varieties of them. To Institute and lead forth Colonies; from Bees in their swarming, Institutions of Labour, and Office, etc. Also Cranes, who for their joint Commodity journey very far, as in the Winter from Scythia to Nilus. The manner of Watch, From Dear, and Cranes. Cranes are Fowls that make great noise; whatsoever they perceive, by voice they signify it to others: they have watch in the Night-times; he which watches holds in one foot a little stone, which if by sleep let fall, his negligence is discovered. They choose out of themselves a Captain, who cries out while the whole Company sleep. When in an exceeding great Multitude they fly, by course they appoint such as shall cry out, who while the whole company are flying cries constantly, till they descend upon the Earth; than the Captain with loud acclamation cries out, that all may come and feed together; if through too much crying he be hoarse, they substitute another in his stead. When they journey, by the sharpness of their Senses, they reduce their body in form of a Triangle, that with more ease they may cut the Air, than each of them leisurely, as Oars are moved, from each side stir their wings, that without too much weariness they may fly far: If the Winds, or Storms arise, not front-wise (they fly in form of the Lunar Globe, for more security in danger) but in a moment they change the form of their body like a Wedge. If by the Eagle they perceive themselves in danger, they cast themselves Circular in form of a Globe, and than make a show as if they prepared to encounter him, which perceived by the Eagle, he returns and leaves them. In flying, they lay their necks upon the backs of them that fly foremost (Hearts in like manner do the same when they Swim over Rivers) and so tender their labour more easy; and if the foremost be weary, they afterwards fly hindmost, receiving the like benefit of laying their necks upon the others backs. When they rest, all sleep, save only the Captain, who by his voice signifies what he perceives. In like manner Geese celebrated Nocturnal watch, and by their voices testify their wakefulness. Of forming the Science of Love, From Crabs, Crocodiles, and Shel-fishes Of gathering things round on a heap, or of making balls. From Scarabs, who also instruct Physicians in forming Pills. The Scarabs hath as many feet as there be days in a Month, in which the Sun completes his course through one of the Twelve Signs: This apparently demonstrates the Conjunction of Sol, and Luna, by rotation from Sun rise, to Sunset. Out of Horse or Bullocks dung, a little Ball is form representing the Globe, which lies buried for Twenty eight days, and is so long concealed in a hollowness of the Ground, whilst Luna passing its course again returns to the Signiferous Interlune, than this little Ball opened, declaring the Conjunction of the Stars, produces a new Of spring; nor is there any other Original known of this Scarabs. The playing with Hand-balls, From young Cats. Soldiers are taught Duelling or single Combats, From Game Cocks, who with wondered fury Fight with each other; are elevated in Fight, proud and pertinaceous: To these by a certain prerogative in Nature is given, that they only among Birds wear a Crest, (as it were a Helmet) and on their Legs Spurs, and about their Necks long Feathers, as it were denoting Arms, and expressing their Marshal Nature. When they enter the List, though their Supreme Ensign of Pride be Elevated, yet they incline their Comb downward, jest it should in Fight be offensive: When in Combating they are Victors, than by swift motions of Eyes and Head, by proud and elated stretching out of the Neck, by setting up the Tail, stately paces, and loud Crowing, they manifest their Triumphant insultings over the Vanquished. But when overcome, they are silent, yet but evilly bore their servitude. The Art of Swimming, From Geese and other Fowl, and also Animals using the Water. Nautica, From Squirrels. Page 100 The Art of Spinning, From Silk-wormes. The making of Carts: The backs of the Beasts in Autumn are always bore, and without hair, being worn of with this way of carrying. From Murments, who lying upon their Backs, suffer themselves to be loaded with what is needful for future necessity, and by the Tail suffer themselves to be drawn by their fellows to their appointed place. The same exquisite providence in the Beavers (being Animals using the water) is observed, who build Huts, or dwelling places on the Banks, or Shores of Rivers, with two or more stories, that if the water increase, and ascend, their Lodging places may be secured from the swelling of the Waters, and that in the decrease thereof they may the more commodiously descend into it: when they are about to build, they choose a Tree, convenient for the purpose, and in suitable lengths, with their Teeth which are most sharp, they gnaw and by't it of; and than what they so bit, that in its fall it be not injurious to them, they warily strike several times to 'cause it to fall from them; and having thus done, they 'cause the oldest among them, who by Age is otherwise unfit for labour, to lie down upon his back, on him they lay one piece of the Tree or more, who that the Wood may not fall of from his belly, carefully supports it with his Feet, and the residue by his Tail draw him with his burden to their intended building. Weaving, and Hunting, From Spiders. Physicians and Chirurgeons are taught many admirable Remedies of Diseases, from Brutus Animals, in whom is a Natural Skilfulness, and an innate Medicinal ART. THe Herb Dittany profitable for extracting Arrows, splinters, or other accidentals incident to Wounds; also the fixed Virtue inherent in the Centre of this Plant, the taking out of which, Hearts have taught, who being struck with a Dart, or otherwise shot (if not Mortal) with a venerate Arrow, by eating of this Herb, For by the Animal and Starry 〈◊〉 of Br●, fast 〈…〉 Animal Spiri● of Man is afterwards learned, who in himself ●th all Callected and irised that in o●er Animals is desist. eject the Weapon, and expel the Venom. Wild Goats show Surgeons the way of Curing Imposthumes; who wander upon the Mountains, and feed upon odcrate Herbs, and especially Nard: by these the blood putrifies between the Skin and the Flesh, and filth is conceived, which Imposthumises; but before it spontaneously ripen, and come to break, the Beast oppressed with the noxious pricking of the itching humour, rubs himself against Stones and Shrubs, until his Imposihume break, and the whole filth from the Bag he pours out upon the Stones, in the same manner, as the filth from a full ripe Imposthume, bursts out: The Ulcer afterwards, by fresh return of Blood again corrupts, which filling the same Bag again breaks out into a like Imposthume, and the Beast in like manner eases himself. The Serpent hath taught the curing of Eyes evilly assected, with Fennel: also of Wounds, with Dragon, Briony, and Comfrey. In like manner Cats, to comfort the sight, demonstrate the famous use of Valerian. So Swallows show that Selandine is a wholesome Herb for the Sight, who with it heal the Eyes of their Young. The cutting of a Vein, and Soarrification, from the Sea-horse is manifested, who, when by overmuch eating he finds himself distempered, rubs himself against Reeds, or what else is hard, until the Vein breaking, a sufficient quantity of Blood is let out; the Aperture afterwards he stops, and heals with the application of Mud and Dirt. Bears, for their weakness of sight, are want to choose as a Medicine Stings of Bees, to draw blood, instead of a small Knife, and so found a Remedy for their Distemper. In the like manner, Dimness of sight among Goats, who feeling their sight affected, do most admirably heal them; for assoon as they found their Eyes pained, and evilly affected, they go to a Read Thorn, and holding their Eyes near, suffer it to be pricked therewith, presently the humour offending is removed, and no Wound made in the Ball of the Eye, but the sight well recovered, as Aelianus testifies. Horses of Hungaria, with their proper Teeth, by a Natural instinct, cut their Veins, and let out the corrupted Blood. The use of Clysters we have from the Bird Ibes, which shown the first use of Clysters, he hath a custom of Purging himself, by putting up part of his crooked Bill into that part by which the food is discharged. Also from the Herne, who with his Bill infuses Sea-water instead of Clysters. Of Vomatives and Catharticks we have the use 1. FRom Dogs, who, when evilly affected, with green things Purge themselves upward and downward 2. From the Sea gull, who, by the help of Trees growing close together, pressing himself between them, unloads himself of his too great abundance of Food. 3. The same from that devouring, and always insatiable Animal, which by the Latins is called Crocuta; by others, by reason of his greediness called Gulon Boofagon. This, when he is above measure filled with feeding on a Carcase, (from the indigested food, by the powerful heat of the digestive Faculty, the most noble part of Nutriment is separated) between two close Trees, or Stones, he so forcibly crowds himself, that he excludes the feces deprived of all Virtue and profitable Essence, both by the Anterior and Posterior parts, still retaining the Alimentary humour in his Stomach, whereby for a long time after, he miraculously susteins his Life, and upholds his Strength without Food. 4. Pigeons, Jackdaws, Partridges, and Blackbirds, with Bay-leaves, and Remedies to them known, yearly Purge themselves. With the bayleaf Harts also expel the Venom of the Chameleon. 5. So Hearts a little before the Birth Purge themselves with the Herb Seselis, which is otherwise called Cervaria. Apes, in the Sphygmick Art far exceeding Men, manifest the knowledge of the Pulses; for when by trial of his Pulses, one of them finds himself assaulted with Death, or a putrid Disease, by an unusual sound of the Nostrils, he presently makes it manifest to others. The knowledge and observation of Laws seems to be taken from Storks, who, as Lions, punish Adultery with Death. Beside the Historical Relation of Guilhelmus Parisienfis, I have understood from a very credible Person, that by the smell of the Male, a Female Stork was conceived of Adultery, and by a Multitude of Storks gathered together by the Male, detected of the Crime, and as it were by the judgement of the whole Multitude condemned, and near the City of Spira, in a Wood was torn all to-pieces. These things may seem strange, and as not worthy of belief, but that the credible History of Antiquities make them known. The Hermeticks and Learned Philosophers, So also the Elements pu●ing of their old and corrupted Garmants are renewed, and as it beware with new youthfulness invested. have found out the way of renovating Youth, from the Kings-fisher, the Eagle, Crab, and Serpents, etc. which yearly put of old Age with their old Skins, and renew their strength, and as it were wax young. If as we plainly see, this be granted to Brutus Animals, Crabs by eating Frogs renew themselves. may it not be possible to effect the like in intelligible Man, who is Created after the Image of God? Mens by the use of Spiders. The Eagle by abjection of his Feathers, lays down old Age, and recovers Youth. Eagles by Shel-Fith. Adders in Springtime cast their skin, and another grows, Serpents by eating Toads. and whilst they are renewed; The Hart by devouring Serpents. they are also profitable in renewing Hearts, and help in renovating our Bodies, For he in the Coverns of Serpents by most vehement respiration, attracts them, and so de●ours them. and retarding old Age. For Provident Nature (as is already said,) shows us, that there are very many Animates, (as Serpent's and Lizards, among Marine, Lobster, Crabs, etc.) which in Spring, and Autumn put of their Age, and lay down their crusted Skins, admonishing Man, that as they possess their Quality, they may afterwards in him be profitable for putting of and innovating the Skin, or renovating the natural Vigour. When the Hart perceives himself oppressed with Age, with his scent by the Nostrils, from the benefit of Nature, he finds out Serpents lurking in their Caverns, which kill with his heels he devours, and after the perniciousness of their Venom is overcome, he is thereby renewed and restored to his former Youth. Men from the Examples and Prudence of these Animals, sooth Land T●ad altracts the Weasel, and the Weasel Mice. as also from their exquisite diligence in preventing approaching Death, and prolonging their Natural Lives by Natural Industry, have been moved, and excited, to inquire after the Virtues of Herbs, Stones, and other things, thereby to rectify their Bodies by many, and almost Miraculous means. Roger Bacon saith, he once sought after a subtle Serpent, and having found him, cut him into several pieces, yet the skin of the Belly and above it remained whole; this Serpent as well as he could recovered a certain Herb, by the touch of which he was presently healed; and the Experimentator gathered that same Herb, which was of admirable Virtue. Thus Human ●alon ex● by examples of this ●ind, may found out better ways, than these of brutes, and far exceeding all Bestial Prudence. Of our future Resurrection and Transformation, besides The R●ngs Fisher, and the Bird ●is among all Birds, in themselves ●ve the greatest Arconums, the essence whereof receces no● from its own Domicil the indubitable Testimony of Sacred Scriptures, among so many Naturals that yearly after the Winter's burial, in the Spring time of Resurrection, recover themselves, we have two most manifest Examples, Viz. in the Ant, and Silk worm; not to mention the Kings-Fisher, from its fir● Entityes nourishing itself, and yearly renovating his Skin and Feathers after Death. Also Flies, Swallows, Night-birds, who are said, after a Winter's burial in a hor place, to recover Life by heat in the Spring time. The Ant is of all Animate the most laborious, in whom is insited the whole Promise of Nature, that after the finishing its Course it might come to a better State, and obtain a plenary Rest, to which, as to a Mark, it rends with greatest endeavour: Therefore when by i●slant labour it arrives to old Age, and is spent with labour, Nature, by a strange and most worthy Metamorphosis in his Age, as a Solace and Recompense for former labours, creates him Wings, and from a small creeping Animate he is made a flying Infect. So also we see the Silk worm (from a very small Seed, by the benefit of the Springtime- Sun excluded) a wo● abject, and deformed, which having finished its appointed labour, dies, and from the former Skin put of, the same Worm is changed, and by a new Resurrection converted into a living Butterfly. We here studying brevity, to the studious in Signatures of hidden things, This Regeneration of Anim●es is a true Transplantation, from the ●ing R●ot by addition of Now Graf●s. and to such as labour in searching out like Mysteries latent in the Cells of Nature, commend, and propose these, that from our Example, they may further prove other, and with more happy success and great contentation, found through the whole Longitude and Latitude of Nature, the admirable consent, and harmonious Concordance of all things; therefore to the curious Enquirers after the occult Areanums of Nature, we do not only willingly, and lovingly, but also faithfully point out the direct way with the Finger, that aught to be observed. Moreover, how in Wheat is the Signature of our First Parent, how the Mystery of GOD born of the Virgin, [is apparent] in Artificial Incision of the Vine: of the two headed Eagle, and other Mysteries, by artificial Scrutiny found out: and what are Gladiolt, Thunder bolts; Roots of either Victorialis woven with intricate foldings, and gathered in a constellate time; as also of Herba Cruciata, powerful against hurts made with Weapons, fignated with Natural Magic; at this time it is sufficient that we have treated of, and revealed the Offsprings, and our-going of true Magic; more may not be expedient, lest we offer matter of contempt to litigious Sophisters, or afford occasion to wicked Men, of divising Mischief; but by the ingenious desirous of learning wondered things, we shall be favourably judged of. If this my Labour finds candid acceptance, as being my first Work, it may excite me to a further Euulgation: As, First, Magnetic, Magic, and Characteristic Curations. Secondly, at what time of Constellations, the greatest part of Medicinals aught to be gathered. Thirdly, of finding out, and curing of Fascinations, and maleficiate Enchantments. Fourtnly, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, of recovering health in many Diseases, or Insallible presages of Death. But not too far Crollius. Nam jam summa procul villarum Culmina fumunt, Majoresque cadunt altis de montibus Vmbras. This Laborious Navigation (by the favour and assistance of the most excellent wise GOD) being finished, and this Philosophic Bark directed to an happy Port, by him who deserveth all Laud and Praises in the quiet of the Night, and forever. To thee therefore OH Sacred Silence (in whose indeficient Light alone, we behold indubitate verity) to Thee, I say, sitting upon the Throne, whose Magnitude of unutterable compassion is incomprehensible, together with the immaculate Lamb, be Praise, Thanksgiving, and Glory for ever and for ever. With thy ineffable Clemency and Graciousness be pleased to grant, that all who labour in newness of Life, by da●y Mortification, and plenary self Denial, may cordially, and with their whole Heart fear thee, and through the assistance of thy Grace, obey thy Commands, and in the infirmity of this Flesh, religiously observe, love toward their Neighbour, (this indeed is the most true Worship of God here in this malignant World) and that their words and Actions may always be conformed to thy Divine Will and Pleasure, until at length, putting of these Mortal and perishing things; we together with the whole Company of the Blesled, be able to approach to the chiefest good, the Principle and Fountain of all things, and by the knowledge and fruition thereof to rejoice with Everlasting Blessedness, Amen. A Corrolary. THE most ancient wise Men, See Menand. Hierogly. of John Dee, London. whom in the Greek-Tongue we call Philosophers, if at any time they found Arcanums either of Nature or Art, that they might not come to the knowledge of impious Men, they were accustomed to hid them in divers manners and with occult Figures. So also Hermetick Philosophers were want to decipher Terrestrial Planets, by certain Hieroglyphic Notes, in which, to the Sons of Art, their latent Virtues, and admirable properties, were plainly exposed to their aspect and understanding, and by such easily perceived, though to others they were not at all known. Now that Signs of this kind may be delivered from Sepulture, or Interment, I thought it worth while, that with the Characters of other Minerals, devised by Provident Antiquity, to divert the profane and unworthy from exercising this Noble Art, they should by me for the sake of Hermetick Disciples be communicated (together with my former Work) to the Spagirick Commonwealth. FINIS. CHEMICAL CHARACTERS Notes of Metals Saturn, Led. ♄ jupiter, Tin. ♃ Mars, Iron. ♂ Sol, the Sun, Gould. ☉ Venus, Copper, Brass. ♀ Mercury, Quicksilver. ♀ Luna the Moon, Silver. ☽ Notes of Mineral and other Chemical things Antimony. antimony Arsenic. 🜺 arsenic Auripigment. 🜽 🜽 Alum. alum Aurichalcum Ink Vinegar 🜊 Distilled Vinegar. 🜋 🜋 Amalgama aaa E Aqua Vitae Aqua fortis, or separatory water 🜅 Aqua Regis or Stygian water 🜆 Alembeck 🝪 Borax Crocus Martis Cinnabar 🜓 🜭 Wax 🝊 Crocus of Copper or burnt Brass Ashes 🝗 Ashes of Heart's ease 🝘 Calx Caput Mortuum Gum Sifted Tiles or Flower of Tiles Lictum sapientiae Marcasite Sublimate Mercury Mecury of Saturn Balneum Mariae Magnet Oil. 🝆 To purify 🝣 Realgar Salt Peter. 🜕 Common Salt. 🜔 Salt Gem 🜘 Salt Armoniac 🜹 🜹 Salt of Kali Sulphur 🜍 Sulphur of Philosphers Black Sulphur Soap Spirit Spirit of wine To sublime 🝞 Stratum superStratum or Lay upon lay Tartar 🜿 Tutia Talc talc A Covered pot Vitriol 🜖 Glass glass Urine 🝕 Notes of the four Elements Fire. 🜂 Aire Water. 🜄 Earth 🜃 Day day Night 🝯 FINIS A COMPENDIOUS TABLE OF THE Foregoing Treatise of SIGNATURES. PLants representing the human members. As The Head Page 1 Hairs Page 2 Ears Page 2 Eyes Page 3 Nose Page 3 Gums Page 3 Teeth Page 3 Throat Page 3 Liver Page 3, 4 Heart Page 3, 4 Lungs Page 4 Spleen Page 4 Ventricle Page 4 Navel Page 5 Intestines Page 5 Bladder Page 5 Privities Page 5 Stones, or Genitalss Page 6 Womb Page 6 Reinss Page 6 The Secundine Page 7 Backbone Page 7 Shin and Bones Page 7 Nerves and Veins Page 7 Pores of the Skin Page 7 Hands Page 7 Signatures of Diseases. The Apoplexy Page 8 Blemishes Page 13 Bunches Page 16 Burfting Page 10, 11 Cancer Page 8 Colic Page 8 Cramp Page 15 Dropsy Page 11, 12 Dysentery Page 9 Epilepsy ibid. Erysipela ibid. Excressencies ibid. Fascination Page 10 Fistula's Page 10 Gonorrhaea Page 15 Haemorrhagia Page 11 Hemrodes Page 11 Jaundice Page 12 Kings Evil Page 15 Knots in the Flesh Page 13 Leprosy Page 12 Maw-wormes ibid. Members consumed Page 13 Menses inordinate Page 13 Pimples Page 12 Panaritium Page 14 Phantasms Page 14 Pestilence Page 14 Poisons Page 17 Prickings of the Side Page 13 Prunella, or Soar-throat ibid. Quinsy Page 15 Scabs of the body, and Feet ibid. Scaly and rough Feet Page 15 Scars Page 9 Scurfs of the Skin Page 15 Smallpox, or Measils' Page 9 Sores of the fundament Page 10 Stone Page 8 Sugillarions Page 16 Bohemian-tartar of the Ventricle ibid. Urine retained Page 16, 17 Warts Page 17 Wounds ibid. Correspondencies of the greater and lesser World Page 23, 24, 25 Mechanic Sciences from Animals Page 31 Medicaments helping by similitude Page 18, 19, 20, 21 Physicians taught remedies from Animals Page 33, 34 Renovation of youth learned from Animals Page 35 The Resurrection witnessed by the Ant, and Silkworm Page 36 Signatures of Men taken from Animals Page 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 Venomous Diseases healed by proper Antidotes Page 21, 22 Vomitories, and Catharticks from Animals Page 34 The wondered providence of Storks Page 31, 35 Of Murments Page 32 Of Beavers Page 32 Of Aunt's Page 29 The End of the Table. PRAXIS CHYMIATRICAE: OR THE PRACTICE OF CHEMISTRY. Written in LATIN BY JOHN HARTMAN, M. D. And augmentend and enlarged by his Son with considerable Additions: Faithfully rendered into ENGLISH. LONDON, Printed for John Starkey at the Mitre in Fleetstreet near Temple-Bar, and Thomas Passenger at the Three Bibles on London-Bridge 1670. PROAEMIUM. TO proceed happily in Chemical Practice, two things are most requisite. First, that the Physician rightly know the Disease. Secondly, that he have convenient choice Remedies always at hand. The former is known by Pathology; the other which is called Therapeusin, is chief Chemical. In Pathology, The most learned Fernelius advises. In Therapeusin, which looks to Medicine, Chymicals are most excellent, Viz. Specific and Homogenial Remedies, in which two, the Spagirick method of Healing wholly consists. Therefore before we come to Diseases and Symptoms of particular parts, it will not be improper to insert universal Medicaments, reduced into certain Classes, from which general Curations for peculiar Diseases may be taken. Since in Physical Practice, the most frequent intention is Evacuation; we judge, not without Reason, that the Physician understanding the Principal Nerve of Practice, will prudently affect the same by a right Administration of speedy, safe, and pleasant Remedies. In the Cure of Principal Diseases, of which we are about to treat, it would be of excellent benefit to the Sick, if the universal Evacuations hereafter appointed almost for all Distempers, might preceded all other Medicine. Nature by four ways is want ordinarily to expel the Malignity of every Disease. 1. By the Superior Parts. 2. By Urine. 3. By the Excrements. 4. By the whole Circumference of the Body. The Physician therefore as Nature's Minister doth imitate her, in appointing also four Classes of evacuating Medicaments, as Vomitories, Purges, Diuretics, and Diaphoreticks; and these, according to diversities of Diseases and Symptoms, he takes sometimes from Vegetables, and sometimes from Minerals. But in several Diseases, through defect of Natural Vigour, or vehemency of Dolours, it very often happens, that the Sick had need be comforted, and the Dolours assuaged, therefore Confortatives and Anodynes are most needful, which in particular Cures must first be used. TO THE READER. COmmon Fame is styled a Liar, and not without cause; but EXPERIENCE is well known to be the Daughter of Truth. Wherhfore, since Fame, in the absenee of EXPERIENCE, hath infamously belied Alchemy, inso much, as almost all Chemical Remedies, have been reputed not lesle hurtful, than Poison, it was necessary, that Experience should be introduced, for enervating the villainons' intentions of that STRUMPET. This being done, (the Almighty so favouring us) it is now on all hands granted, that Spagirick Medicines are safe. Therefore the Hermetick Science seems to begin to reassume its pristine Splendour, and Medicine by it to be renovated, and reduced to a more excellent, and sublime Condition; in which Renovation, the deplorable estate, and Condition of the sick is meliorated, their grievous afflictions being removed with greater facility, and ease, than formerly, they could found. Yet that nothing may be wanting to inform, and instruct the ingenious and well disposed of this Kingdom, in the most necessary Science of Medicine; this Book, with the Precedent, are presented to them, in their own native Tongue; which undoubtedly will be more acceptable, than if they had still remained in the Latin Dialect. Both these Authors were Physicians of Germany, and Imitators of that wonder in Nature, PARACELSUS, the Prince of Physicians, and Philosophers. The Author of this subsequent Book, was a Laborious, and Judicious Practitioner of Medicine, and a dexterous and expert Artist in Spagyric Preparations, as is evident, by the Processes of his Practice in healing the sick, etc. here inserted in his Practical Chemistry. The order and method of which by him therein observed) he gives you in his own Proemium, placed before the subsequent Work. In which Work more may be learned, than in many other Volumes of far greater Bulk: for he treats of all Internal Diseases, incident to all parts of the Microcosm; and briefly toucheth on some external Affects, etc. and of their Remedies, with a proper and suitable way of adhibiting; showing a direct method, by which all Accidents, like to be supervenient, are to be removed, etc. Thus have you in this, and the precedent, as it were, the entire Body of Physic; God grant it be rightly used. Farewell. A POSTSCRIPT TO THE READER. Where the Author in his subsequent Work saith. See Crollius. See my notes to Crollius. See Crollius Notes, etc. there is to all be understood of the precedent Work, Where he saith: See the Practics; the common use of other Practitioners is intended. And where he directs to Beguinus, etc. He intends the Tyrocinium now in English. Material Erratas are thus corrected. For Colts-foot. Page 2 Line 8, 12, 25 read, Asarabacca. Page 79 Line 22 read, Asarabacca. Page 99 Line 22 read, Asarabacca. Page 106 Line 36 read, Asarabacca. Page 139 Line 25, 26 read, Asarabacca. Page 143 Line 31 read, Asarabacca. Page 163 Line 12 read, Asarabacca. Page 168 Line 41 read, Asarabacca. For Wild Betony. Page 37 Line 44 read, Mother of Thime. Page 51 Line 25 read, Mother of Thime. Page 127 Line 03 read, Mother of Thime. For Betony. Page 52 Line 37 read, Fluellin. Page 54 Line 18, 47 read, Fluellin. Page 62 Line 39 read, Fluellin. Page 65 Line 33 read, Fluellin. Page 170 Line 1 read, Fluellin. For Water Betony Page 78 Line ●9 read, Water of a Smith's Forge. Page 89 Line 9 read, Water of a Smith's Forge. Page 98 Line 34 read, Water of a Smith's Forge. Page 122 Line 14, 46 read, Water of a Smith's Forge. For Wild-Alexander Page 65 Line 29 read, Stone-parsly. Page 99 Line 22 read, Stone-parsly. Page 100 Line 45 read, Stone-parsly. Page 109 Line 26 read, Stone-parsly. Page 110 Line 23 read, Stone-parsly. Page 117 Line 25, 42, 50 read, Stone-parsly. Page 118 Line 9, 22 read, Stone-parsly. Page 130 Line 17 read, Stone-parsly. Page 2. line 3. for Conradinus, read, Conradinus. p. 11, l. 39, for Must be clossd often, r. is often Stopped. p. 14. l. 45. for Salt of Bohemian-tartar, r. Oil of Tartar. p. 25. l. 42. for Cresses, r. Crises. p. 28, l. 27, for Sklandine, r. Celandine. p. 38, l. 1. and p. 31, l. 19, for Cloves, r. Caryophyllata. p. 39, l. 33, 34, for Equiming, and Swinting, r. Squinting. p. 55, l. 3, for Horsetongue, r. Urularia. p. 57, l. 31, 32, and p. 58, l. 3, for Aaron, r. Aron. p. 72, l. 28, for by a bladder, r. per Vesicam. p. 76, l. 20, for Scucum, r. Scutum. p. 87, l. 34, for Longwort, r. Mullein. p. 91, l. 7, for Mint and Saracens Herb, r. Herb Saracens Mint. p. 93, l. 43, put out Herb Robert. p. 109, l. 44, for Flowing, r. Following. p. 127, l. 23, put out Suppository. p. 128, l. 1, put out Tinctures. p. 117, l. 25, for Onions, r. Ononis, or Restharrow. p. 170. l. 3. for Lungwort, r. Mullein. p. 149. l. 2. for vidently, r. Providently. p. 110, l. 39, for Dross, r. Crocus. p. 122, l. 3, for Tunnel, r. Syringe. For Coats Page 91 Line 16 read, Ashes. Page 133 Line 24 read, Ashes. Page 140 Line 33 read, Ashes. Page 174 Line 44 read, Ashes. Page 175 Line 11 read, Ashes. In the margin Page 120 put out Ragwort. Page 174 put out Page 377. Practical Chemistry. Digestives. AMong familiar Digestives, besides those sometime used in Dogmatic Medicine; the most requisite for the diseased principally in use, is: First, Tartar Vitriolate described by Crollius, of which is made a digestive: This being dissolved in Wine of Squills, and digested with Raisins and Cinnamon, rightly prepared as Crollius teaches, is boasted of, as the only thing which, if in due measure exhibited, powerfully helps the needy by digestion and mitigation in sturdy and chronical diseases. Secondly, Crystal of Bohemian-tartar, by Quercetanus often commended, and hitherto also approved by use, vulgarly called Cream of Bohemian-tartar: It is of singular use in diseases needing digestion, but chiefly in the Stone of the Reins or Bladder, to which it is principally applied. Dose, from ʒ ss to ʒ i In Melancholy it is a principal Deopilative, which by the Tartars acting in the Mesentery keeps the belly soluble. It is given in flesh-broath or wine, repeating the Dose often. Vomitories. Among Vomitories Aqua bened. obtaineth the priority, being properly so called by Martin Ruland. 2. Syrup of Aqua bened. of which in my Notes to Crollius. 3. White Salt; the use of this is more rare, being dissolved in Mint or Barley water, from ʒ ss to ʒ i will provoke vomiting. If thou desirest to cleanse white Vitriol, dissolve it in the lesser Centaury water; being dissolved, filter and coagulate it; again dissolve, filter and coagulate, and the third time do in like manner: Lastly, dissolve it in Rose water; being dissolved, filter and digest it for six days in hot ashes; separate it from the feces, and what is pure evaporate till it be dry. Dose, ℈ ij with conserve of Roses in Wine, Metheglin or Barley broth, to which may be added according to discretion, syrup of Sorrel or Oximel. 4. Gilla of Paracelsus quoted by Crollius. 5. Platerus his Vomitory of green Nuts, Radish roots, and wine-vinegar. ℞. walnuts gathered about Midsummer, Radish roots, of each two parts, distilled Wine-vinegar three parts; bruise the Nuts and Roots together, make a digestion with gentle heat for five or six days, afterwards distil it by a Lymbeck in Balneo. Dose, from ʒ iij to ℥ ss. Let half or a third or fourth part of the Dose 〈◊〉 fortified with Aqua bened. 6. Concadinus his Vomitory, of which see my Notes to Crollius. 7. Parings of Nails, in Wine or other Liquor. Note. In the Dropsy, the parings of the Nails of hands and feet being appryed to the navel of the Diseased, are said miraculously to expel the water. D. C. H. Basil. 8. A Coagulum of Coltsfoot, of the whole herb, (viz.) roots and leaves, with spirit of Wine, a tincture is extracted, which mixed with its own salt purified, and set to digest in Balneo with gentle heat, the spirit of Wine is drawn of to the consistency of a Coagulum. Moore excellently thus: In the month of May ℞. roots of Coltsfoot with the leaves, a sufficient quantity; dry these diligently in the shade, put a fourth part of them bruised into a convenient glass, and pour upon them rectified spirit of Wine till it rises four fingers above the Herbs: The Glass exceedingly well stopped set in a close place very warm, that the spirit may be tinged in colour by the green flavour. The tinged spirit separate from its feces, and keep it in a vessel well closed. From the three remaining parts burnt to ashes, with warm water extract a Salt, this dried put into a Crucible in strong fire, when in flux remove it from the fire, and dissolve it in warm water, than dry it again. On this Salt the tincture aforesaid filtered through brown paper must be poured, and in a Cucurbit the spirit of Wine abstracted with gentle heat. This is given in Barley broth from ℈ i to ij, or ʒ i, with Metheglin, and with Oil mixed with water in diseases requiring vomatives. Some only take four or five Coltsfoot leaves, which they macerate in Wine six or eight hours, and gently pressing the Wine with the leaves, give it to the sick, who vomit without trouble. 9 ℞. Antimony lb i, juice of Berber lb uj; let them stand in the Sun or other warm place for a month, than pour of the juice, extract the water to the consistency of a ℈, which reserve for the drying of Ulcers. Of the remaining Oil twenty drops provokes vomiting without trouble. This is frequent in Wertemberg, Basil. 10. A most excellent vomitory water. ℞. Glass of Antimony, Hyacinth prepared and pulverisated according to Mathiolus, Salt of Carduus bened. of each xl Gr. vervain ℥ v. Cinnamon water thirty drops; set them in Balneo blood warm for twenty-four hours, afterwards filter them and keep for use. Give of this to the Patient iij, iv, v or uj ʒ, that it may be full, forcible, easy or weak as need requires in purgations. 11. Vomiting and purging Vitriol is a most approved remedy in Fevers; And a cool purge of Angeli-Salae: See Crollius Notes. 12. Aqua bened. of Ruland is a famous Vomitory, and is thus prepared. ℞. Liver drawn out of Antimony and Vitriol, of each an equal part, boil them for five hours in water, than let them stand, and the water separated from its feces strain through a woollen cloth, and leave it all night, that a redness may remain in the bottom, or sprinkle some drops of Vinegar, that the redness may precipitate. The water impregnated with vitriol separate, and the other that is poured on, pour of, until the body have wholly lost its saltness; the water removed, dry the Crocus. ℈ i of this macerate in ℥ iv or v of white Wine or other convenient liquor, set it in a hot place all night, or if you have present need of it, boil it in the same liquor: This thus prepared may be drunk either hot or cold. The virtues, use, and caution hereabout, see my Notes on Crollius. 13. Extract of Hellebore. ℞. Roots of Showbread and Briony of each ℥ ij, let them be well washed and cleansed, than dry them carefully, and reduce them to powder, on which pour spirit of Wine till it rises four fingers above the powder, set it in a warm place to digest for three days, than distil of the spirit of Wine with most gentle heat; beware lest the vehemency of the fire destroy the matter; therefore as soon as it comes to the consistency of honey, it is best to remove it, and dry it in a glass dish with gentle heat. The dry matter break to pieces by degrees, and on it pour the spirit of Wine before abstracted, set it in a warm place for two nights, than filter it, and the filtrated liquor keep for use. Dose, six or eight drops in a draught of warm water or wine; or if desired more strong, it may be taken in a decoction of radish roots with syrup, or of sorrel alone, according to pleasure; it provokes vomiting without molestation. 14. Electuary of Antimony. ℞. Glass of Antimony without Boras ℥ ij reduced to a very fine powder, distilled spirit of Vitriol ʒ ij: Mix these diligently in a Mortar, or on a Porphiry stone, afterwards dry them to powder in a dish over a gentle fire; this powder mix with the Species recited by Crollius in Electu. Antim. 15. The flowers and glass of the same are endued with like virtue, if for one night they be steeped in Wine or other convenient liquor; (five grains of it in ℥ iij of Carduus bened. water, and ℥ i of Cinnamon water,) the wine being clear may be given in the morning, from ℈ ss to ℈ j If you desire it should provoke vomiting, you may put ℥ i of the flowers, Crocus or glass of Antimony, in lb iv or thereabout of whitewine, or Carduus bened. water, with a little Cinnamon water added thereto. These in a vessel close stopped keep for use. Of this liquor when need is may be given ℥ iij or iv, either by itself, or with syrup of Sorrel, or with Oximel. 16. Some give Gum de Peru, according to the strength of the Patient, with two drops of Oil of Cinnamon, or water of the same in fat broth. Note. If a vomit or purgation prove too immoderate, the present remedy is a draught of milk boiled with bread, or a spoon full of syrup of Mastic or old Treacle, and presently eat a piece of bread sopped in Malmsie wine. Likewise it is profitable to apply a plaster of bread to the belly, and soles of the feet. Also a Pill of Laudanum Opiate is present remedy. Sometimes it is necessary, if the sick be not easily prove to vomit, to help nature with broth given without bread, barley-broath, or oil mixed with water. * Purging. Cathartick Vegetables. 1. Laxative powder of Diasena. ℞. Leaves of Sena, Cream of Bohemian-tartar, of each ℥ j Anniseeds, Cloves, Cassia lignea, Galangal, Diagridium, of each ʒ i; Reduce these to a most fine powder. Dose, from ʒ ss to ʒ i ss at most, taken in the whole substance in convenient liquor. In infusion the Dose to ℥ ss. 2. Panchymagogon Vegetable of Crollius, and that which hath been by me added, or any other compound of both. Dose, from Gr. xuj, to ʒ ss: See Crollius his Notes. 3. Extract of Rhubarb, which is made no otherwise than with water of Succory, Endive or Centuary, with certain drops of the Oil of Bohemian-tartar, without any other composition; yet it may, if need require, be sharpened with Diagridium, also with Gum-guttimaw, prepared into an Elatery by grinding it upon a marble with certain drops of Spirit of Vitriol, Oil of Anniseeds, Fennel, Cinnamon, Angelica and Citron, with respect both to the Disease and Patient. 4. So is the Extract of Sena, with water of Cinnamon after the same manner prepared, as the Extract of Rhubarb. Doses of these from ℈ i to ℈ ij. 5. Extract of * Mechoachanna. Mechoachanna made with Vinegar, and reduced to a clammy substance. 6. Extract of the root of Esula-minor is prepared after the same manner: See Crollius his Notes. 7. Extract of the root of the true black Hellebore, with Majoran water, or water of Melissa, and Oil of Tartar. Dose, from ℈ ss to xuj or xx Gr. Some extract it with good wine: See Crollius his Notes. 8. With these may be numbered the roots of Hellebore prepared with Phlegm of Vitriol, and is thus prepared: ℞. Roots of true Hellebore, moisten them with Phlegm of Vitriol that first ariseth in rectifying spirit of Vitriol, in a glass dish over a gentle heat of Emberss, than by stirring them with a wooden spittle, the stink exhaled from the roots, takes with it the venom to itself: Continued moistening them, and keep them in a gentle heat till the stink be all evacuated, and the roots yield a grateful odour, wholly waxing black. Dry them carefully, yet so as they may remain somewhat moist. Dose, from ℈ ss, to ℈ j 9 Extract of Coloquintida. 10. Scammony wrought together with Vinegar, or the Extract of Scammony simply made with Vinegar. Dose, from Gr. viij to xij. 11. Hereto may be referred Rulands Golden Spirit of Life, which is nothing else save the essence of the Trochus of Alhandal extracted with spirit of Malmsie wine. Dose, from ℥ ss to ℥ j 12. Specificum-purgans of Paracelsus: See Crollius Notes. Electuary of Sena Leaves. ℞. Electuary of Cinnamon six drams, leaves of Sena Oriental ℥ v. make infusion in lb iv of the best wine, for two days keep it in a warm place● Boil them gently, and press them out: Extract through a strainer ℥ ix of the pulp of boiled Raisins, put to them ℥ v of pulp of Cassia: If you desire it should be stronger, add ℥ ij of Electu. Lenit. and of Oil of Nutmegs made by expression ʒ ss: Make these into an Electuary. Dose, from ʒ vi to viij or x by itself, or with ℈ ss of Diatartar. Panchymagogon Vegetable. V ℞ Of Coloquintida the pulp truly cleansed from the kernels ʒ uj, Leaves of Sena Orient. without stalks ℥ iv, Rhubarb ℥ ss, walwort seeds ℥ i ss, root of black Hellebore prepared, Agarick-trochiscated, of each ℥ i, Cinnamon, Cloves, of each ʒ ij: These being bruised, steep them in spirit of wine not rectified, covering them three fingers in a vessel exceedingly well closed. Set it to digest in a warm place for sixteen days, that the spirit of wine may be tinged, pour of what is tinged, and pour on more till it will yield no more tincture. Than ℞. of Elateryʒ ij, juice of Aloes ℥ i, pour on them good spirit of Wine, adding some drops of Oil of Vitriol or Oil of Sulphur per Campane, in a vessel exactly closed, set it in a warm place for certain days, than pour it of through a filter, press it with your finger, and thicken it with gentle heat, and put it to the Extract above made. ℞. Also a convenient quantity of the best Scammony, grinned it very small upon a Marble, and imbibe it with spirit of Vitriol, adding some drops of Oil of Anniseeds (to ℥ i of Seammony is added spirit of Vitriol, or Oil of Sulphur per Campan. ℈ ss, and Oil of Annis. six drops,) work these diligently into a Mass clammy like pitch. This tincture doth excellently correct Scammony; for when the power of heat grows strong, which arises from the Mercury and volatile Salt, by this means the corroding property of Salt, by mortification, through the contrary working produced by spirit of Vitriol and Oil of Anniseeds, is depressed and reduced to a beneficial operation. Evaporate the aforesaid extracted Mass, with Rose or Majoran water till it be dry. Than ℞. the former pulverisate Extract, and add of the Extract of Scammonyʒ uj, and Oil of Nutmegs by expression ʒ ij; beaten these up in a Mortar, and keep them for use. Dose, from Gr. xiij. to ℈ j or ʒ ss. made up in form of a Pill, or taken in Prunes, Raisins, or a roasted Apple. The Extract of Scammony alone moistened with syrup of Roses may be taken from Gr. xij. to xx. It purgeth gently without molestation: Also the same Extract may be used instead of Coloquintida, being incorporated with Mercury, prepared as shall be thought fit. Extract, or Rosin of Scammony. ℞. j ℥. of the best Scammony beaten small in a Mortar, anointing the Pestle with Oil of Almonds, put this in a glass, and pour upon it Endive or Rose-water, till it be covered three fingers, than stop it very close, and set it in a warm place for three days. The water tinged with a dusky colour cleanse from its feces, filter it, and take of the Menstruum, by a kindly heat, or in Balneo Mariae, that the Extract may remain dry like powder. Of this give jv. u or uj Gr. with ℈ j of vitriolated Bohemian-tartar, or rather vitriolate Bohemian-tartar impregnated with the tincture of Scammony. ℞. Afterwards the tincture of Scammony, filter it, than mix it with ℥ ij of Vitriolated Bohemian-tartar, so mixed set it in Balneo, and by drying remove the Menstruum; It purgeth downwards, and removes all obstructions, if mixed with v. Gr. of Cathartick; it may be given in Panchymagogon, in solutive syrup of Roses or Violets, or dissolved in honey of Roses. Or thus, ℞. Of vitriolated Bohemian-tartar ℈ j of Honey of Roses ℥ i, Elecampane wine ℥ jj, mix them. In the Dropsy, for the expelling gross and watery humours, and in Melancholy and Phlegmatic Fevers, it is given with good success, being wrought together with Oximel, and the water or decoction of Bugloss. In the Quartane, omitting generally all others, these subsequent Pills are of excellent use. ℞ Extract of Germander, Centuary minor, of each ℈ ss, Black Pepper Gr. jv. Oil of Aniseeds, Gr. iij. of Cinnamon Gr. ij. make them up, and take them all in the morning. Cream of Bohemian-tartar in convenient broths, or such as are boiled with Wild Alexander and Fennel roots. Dose from ʒ ss to ʒ i or ij. This may be fortified with Salt Gems or Diagridium; As for Example, ℞. Cream of Bohemian-tartar, ʒ i, Diagridium iij. Gr. Mix this in Broth, and give it to the sick three hours before meat: Or, ℞. Gum * De Peru. Guttemaw vj. Gr. Cream of Tartar ℈ j Mix them. In Hypocondriack Melancholy nothing more excellent; For, if for certain days ʒ ss or ℈ jj, be given in the decoction of Capers, and outwardly to the left Hypocondriack a plaster of Gum-ammoniack dissolved in vinegar of Squills be applied, it mightily helps the Aged, and such as have obstructions in the Stomach. In Obstructions, ℞. Cream of Bohemian-tartar, and vitriolate Bohemian-tartar, of each ʒ ss. Or Cream of Tartarʒ iv. Salt of Wormwoodʒ i: Make a powder. This Cathartick is famous for expelling Melancholy, if ʒ ss of Cream of Bohemian-tartar, and ℈ j of vitriolate Bohemian-tartar be added, with viij or x Gr. of Extract of Scammony in broth or wine: This by loosening the belly doth not only remove all impurities, but is also exceeding aperitive; therefore may be used in all manner of obstructions, instead of a digestive or opening Medicine: The manner thus; ℞. Cream of Bohemian-tartar from ʒ ss to ʒ i, of Bohemian-tartar vitriolate from ℈ j to ʒ ss, it must be taken in broth: If used instead of a digestive or aperitive Medicine, give it twice a day three hours before meat, with broth, or with ʒ ij. of Electuary of Sena, or syrup of Canella, or any other proper Electuary, liquid, or syrup whatsoever. Let the Patient after taking of it walk a little. Laxative Anniseeds. Annis. is made laxative, when to every ℥ of confection of Annis. are added ℈ ij of powder of Scammony, or if thought fit, of Mercur. vitae, or dulcis, according to discretion. Also it will not seem incongruous, if with the infusion of Antimony, or Crocus of metals, or glass of Antimony, sugar of Roses be dissolved, (after this manner Catharticks are made) and cerefully mixed with the whole, as Crollius teacheth: Or if you will prepare Scammony thus; Upon the powder sprinkle certain drops of spirit of vitriol, work it exactly together, than dry it again and pulverisate. Dose of Annis. from ʒ j to Infants and others. Laxative Raisins. Raisins are made Laxative, if macerated in some purging decoction; when they have imbibed a sufficient quantity of the decoction, take them of. If you desire to have them stronger, add the infusion of flowers of glass of Antimony, or rather Crocus of metals, according to discretion. Mineral Catharticks. 1. Mercurius dulcis, or Panchymagogon of Quercitanus, fortified with Mercu. vitae, so as xuj. Gr. of Mercu. dulcis may hold ij Gr. of Merc. vitae. Note. This mixture for certain hours must be well ground upon a Marble, for so the vomative force of Mercurius vitae will be weakened, and with the Mercu. dulcis will so much the more kindly work downward. 2. Pills of the flowers of Antimony corrected work much downward. 3. The Emetic powder, or Mercu. vitae, with the flowers of butter of Antimony, have place also among vomitories, being powerful in purgation and vomiting. Such are the flowers of Antimony corrected or turned into a buttery Oil, and precipitated in common water. The vomitory force is taken away by working it with common Salt upon a Marble for some time, and afterwards the Salt taken away by edulcoration with common water: The remaining powder given in the former usual Dose moves the belly much. 4. Sol vitae or precipitate, described by Rhenan, p. 34 and 35. 5. The Coralline Arcanum of Paracelsus, made by Crollius. 6. Sweet Oil of Antimony. The Antimony must be calcined to a perfect whiteness, than in Balneo with vinegar (some use spirit of wine) extract a saline essence, pour of the vinegar, and extract the same essence again with rain water, filter it through brown paper often, by repeating the labour the salt becomes most bright, which in a cold Cellar will moisten and dissolve into a read Oil sweet as sugar, seven drops of which will gently purge the belly. ℞. Antimony melted with Iron, calcine them first with Sulphur, afterwards alone as for Glass, and than thou mayst have the astringent sweet Oil of Antimony. 7. Gum of Antimony, common Mercu. vitae, put them in a Retort, expel the volatile parts with gentle fire: They may be distilled in Oil, that which remains put in a crucible, when it becomes glass of the colour of Gum, remove it. Dose, ij or iij Gr. by itself, or in infusion. 8. Purging Glass. The glass of Antimony is made into a true Chilist laxative in the manner following: ℞. Glass of Antimony pulverisate ℥ i, leisurely pour upon it Spirit of Vitriol well rectified ℥ i, mix these diligently in a Mortar, and in a dish dry them gently over a soft fire; afterwards pour on the same quantity of spirit of Vitriol, and dry it again; this do seven times, always taking heed the powder be well dried. Than ℞. Mastich ℥ i, pour upon it lb j of spirit of wine, let it digest for four hours; pour of the spirit of wine, and in it macerate the prepared glass of Antimony for three days. These flowers or glass, with the sp. of wine, put into a Crucible, and set fire of the sp. of wine till it be all consumed, that it may be done effectually; when the flame finds no more matter to feed it, than set the Crucible in the fire, that all the spirit may be exhaled; the remaining powder continued drying in a glass dish over a gentle heat of ashes for twelve hours. Dose, from iv. Gr. That these Medicaments may be taken with more delight, they may be mixed with conserve of Roses, or conserve of sugar of Roses, or any other, to a just consistency. When it gins to wax hot, take it out of the dish, and spread it upon a clean table, and with a knife shape it in form of Tablets of a convenient magnitude; to every Tablet put iv. Gr. of pulverisate flowers, or glass of Antimony; these, when aptly form, dry: Or, ℞. Sugar of Roses, with a little Rose-water, beaten these in a Mortar to a mass. To some of this add a Dose of prepared Antimony, mix it well, and with some convenient Instrument shape it in your hand to a form, and so proceed until you have a quantity. Or you may knead wheat flower with Rose and Cinamon-water, and so make a mass: These two sorts of Cakes must be boiled in some convenient vessel, and each of them be sprinkled with a Dose of the prepared glass of Antimony, or confected Pears, in each of them make a hole, and therein put the said purging Dose, exactly closing up the hole again; make the Confection not too moist. The same may be done in any other Confected first-fruits. 9 Laxative Mercury. ℞. Mercu. viv. a convenient quantity, upon which pour Oil of Sulphur per Campane, let it rise a finger's breadth above the Mercury, set this so long in hot ashes till by heat the matter be coagulated, which will be within three hours; cover the vessel, with paper, through which the volatile spirits may have passage; Than cool the vessel, and take out the matter, and if any of the Mercu. viv. hap to remain in the bottom, separate it; the pulverisate matter put into a Crucible, and let it stand in an open fire for one hour till the whole be read hot. This being done, remove the Crucible, and put the matter into warm water, and it will become a most bright powder; pour of that water, and pour on other, so wash it, and than dry it. Put it afterwards into a convenient vessel, and digest it with spirit of wine fifteen days. Than pour of the spirit of wine, and lay the Mercury a drying upon hot iron plates, that it may be exceedingly well dried. Dose from uj Gr. to x. Note. That Mercur. dulcis sublimate may be given to xuj. Gr. In a body of evil digestion it purgeth much more than in another not so evil; to such it may be given to thirty Gr. 10. Panacea, common white Mercury. Dissolve Mercury in Aqua-jortis, in the solution pour salt water, that the Mercury may be precipitated, which cleansed by often washing from all its saltness, may be given with Turpentine from u to x, or xuj. Gr. 11. Flowers of Antimony corrected; the flowers must first be whitened in the following manner. ℞. A pot or large Cucurbit of Earth, nigh unto the bottom of which there must be a hole, unto this being set in a furnace must be applied four or five other pots with holes in their bottoms, so as they may aptly set one within another; on the uppermost pot, place a Limbeck with a crooked neck bending downward, make a gentle fire that the undermost pot may be degrees wax hot, than through the hole in the lowest pot inject ℥ ss of pulverisate Antimony; which being done, the flowers will presently ascend into the upper pots, than forthwith stop the hole with a convenient stopple, leave it for an hour, continuing the fire that the lowest pot may be hot; the hour passed inject another ℥ ss of pulverisate Antimony, and again leave it for an hour: This labour must be repeated often. In the beginning some Phlegm is always want to distil through the a Limbeck; when it so doth, stop the neck close with paper, and continued the sublimation as aforesaid. For the Correcting the Flowers, water of Honey may be thus made; ℞. Honey, and distil it with gentle fire, or in Balneo; that which first comes of will be unsavoury; (yet that which follows will be sharp as vinegar) this with an equal portion of rectified spirit of wine mixed, pour into a convenient glass upon the Flowers, covering them with the water and spirit four singers. In this manner the Flowers may be circulated in the Sun, or other hot place for a month, than the Menstruum being removed, dry the flowers, and keep them for use. You will see the violence of flowers of Antimony arising from their crudity, taken away by digestion in this noble Menstruum, and so will move the belly without vomiting. Dose v, uj or seven Gr. 12. Mercury with Sol. ℞. Of Sol purified one part, of Quick silver six parts, make an Amalgama according to Art, evaporate the Quicksilver from the Amalgama over a gentle fire, the calx of Sol will remain in the bottom. ℞. This Calx of Sol, with other six parts of Mercury carefully work it again into an Amalgama according to Art, so as all the calx may be dissolved in the Mercury and become one Homogeneal body. Put this Amalgama into a small Retort luted, and pour on Aqua Fortis, till it be covered three fingers, place the Retort in ashes to digest for a day with moderate heat. The next day with a stronger fire 'cause the Aqua fortis to distil into the Receiver adjoined to the Retort; still increase the fire till the bottom of the Retort be very hot, and all the Corrosive Spirits of Aqua fortis be distilled: Than let the vessel cool, and take out the matter, crumble it to pieces, and again put it into the Retort, and pour on the Aqua fortis before extracted; distil it again with strong fire as before, that the Retort may be very hot in the bottom. This being done, cool the vessel and take out the matter, which will be exceeding ruddy; what shall hap to be sublimed to the sides of the Retort, throw away. ℞. A square plate of Iron, heat it in the fire very hot, than sprinkle the Mercurial powder upon it, that it may be very well dried, that that which is volatile may be evaporated: When the plate waxes cold, take of the matter, and in a close vessel preserve it for use. It purgeth very gently without provocation to vomit, unless it be hindered by the impurities of the veins in the upper region of the Belly or Ventricle. Dose from iij Gr. to viij, with a little Turpentine, or extract of Coloquintida, or in defect of these with Pills of the lesser Cochia, or others. It is a most excellent Arcanum in the Dropsy, French Sickness, all scabbiness and desluxions: Likewise when the body abounds with Phlegmatic humours, it is of singular use. Note. In the administering Mercury howsoever prepared, this must be diligently minded. 1. That Pills are the most convenient; for otherwise the Mercury lying too long in the mouth, may 'cause the Ptyalism, and occasion tumours and inflammation by attracting from all parts the watery humours through its affinity with the same. 2. In incorporating Mercury always observe, to every drop of Mercury must be added one drop of Oil of Sulphur, for this will repress its malignity, fix its volatility, because it tends upward, and corrects the symptoms which it brings. 3. At the most within two hours after the taking of Mercury let broth be given, and half an hour after that, Food, that it may not too long remain in the Ventricle. 4. It must not too often be given to Choleric persons, by reason of its attracting watery humours, which may be prejudicial to them. 5. That it may be given with Turpentine, or extract of Coloquintida: ℞. Of Coloquintida, not fresh, but what hath been kept some years without the kernels lb ss, pure Scammony ℥ iv. cut them, and extract them with spirit of wine before used, or not rectified: Take of the feces, and put the tinged Menstruum into a Cucurbit, and in Balneo with spirit of wine reduce it to the consistency of honey or Pills. Diaphoreticks. 1. Mineral Bezoar alone. Dose from Gr. uj to xij or more in some convenient vehicle, either Card. bened. water, Cinnamon water, or Treacle: See Crollius. 2. Mineral Solar, Bezoar, Dose the same. 3. Lunar Bezoar, which is thus made; Dissolve silver in Aqua fortis, let it digest so long till the solution become a green juice, abstract the Aqua fortis by a Limbeck to the consistency of honey, and from the silver with spirit of wine extract a green tincture; this extract repeat often till it will tinge no more: The Spirit of wine taken away, add to the remaining tincture butter of Antimony dissolved in Spirit of Vitriol, and by distilling it till it be dry, two or three times fix it, in the same manner as common Bezoar is fixed. 4. Diaphoretick Antimony, or flowers of white Antimony fixed: Dose from ℈ ss to ℈ j It is often given with conserve of Roses, or some other convenient water, or with Treacle: It powerfully expels old inveterate humours by sweat. 5. Panacea, or fixed Sulphur of Antimony, is made in this manner. From the Cinabar of Antimony gathered in the neck of the Retort after the distilled butter of Antimony, the read Sulphur must first be drawn forth thus: Make a most strong Lixivium with ashes of Hearts-ease, or Calx vive, as the custom is, with which exactly purified and filtered, boil Cinabar of Autimony pulverisated for three or four hours in an Iron skellet. The Lixivium will still remain read by reason of the Sulphur, but the Argent-vive will run in the bottom in flux. The Lixivium tinged, by inclination separate, and while it is hot filter it through brown paper, and put it again where it was for certain hours; so the Sulphur of Antimony will be precipitate in form of a read powder, which separated from the Lixivium must afterwards be edulcorated with common water, than dried with gentle heat. Of this Sulphur and Regulus of Antimony ℞. Of each Gr. v. and ℥ j of Oil of Sulphur per Campan. or Oil of Vitriol ℥ iij. digest them in a glass Retort for certain days and nights in a warm place; than distil them in sand at lest three or four times, increase the sire vehemently for twelve hours, and the whole will remain fixed, which take out and wash with Rose water. Of this ℞ ℥ i, Salt or Magistery of Corals ʒ ij, mix them exactly, and reduce them to powder. Of Panacaea or Sulphur of Antimony, the Dose is from Gr. x to xv. It wonderfully provokes sweeting, chief in Malignant and Epidemical Diseases, being given in proper sudoriserous waters. It is sometime given in Conserve or Mithridate, or with a decoction of shave of Hartshorn. 6. Aqua Pestilentialis of Crollius in Specificks: Dose from ss a spoonful to a spoonful. 7. Paracelsus his Diaphoretic in peracutis, or Mixtura simplex. Dose ʒ j 8. Alcholisate spirit of Bohemian-tartar, of which Crollius. Dose from ʒ j to ʒ ij. 9 The Bezoar-stone Gr. uj or seven, if daily, as in Quotidian Diseases; in Palpitation of the heart Gr. ij or iij are used in convenient liquors. 10. Cinabar of Antimony, with a like quantity of Magistery of Coral and Pearls mixed. If an equal weight of Magistery of Man's scull be added to this mixture, it will be an excellent Diaphoretic in the Epilepsy. Dose of the former Gr. viij to xij. Of the latter from Gr. xuj to xx. 11. The Arcanum of Cardu. Bened. Dose Gr. v. uj or viij. Also Salt of Card. Bened. dissolved in Spirit of Salt Nitre, and again reduced to crystals. Dose ℈ j It is highly commended in quartans. 12. English Aurum Potabile, Dose, one drop dissolved in Malmesy. 13. Dr. Hartmane's Stove, thus made: Make a square Cupboard of oaken boards, five foot in height, two foot in breadth, and four or five foot in the length. In the upper covering there must be a hole, through which the head may be put, the boards of the Cover must therefore be movable. In the forepart make a door with a glass window, that may open and shut; in the hinder part make handles of Iron wherewith to move or carry it: In the bottom make a wooden grate, in the middle a seat, with a footstool near adjoining to the grate to set the feet upon; Under the wooden grate of all the four sides, make movable wooden shutters, through which in Iron pans (Tin pans will be spoiled with the vinegar) may be put hot vinegar, or burning wine; the vapour arising from the wine or vinegar, will strike through the Stove all over the body, except the head. Sometimes a decoction of (Aromatic odours, or) Herbs, with respect to the necessity of the Disease, may be conveyed hot through a wooden pipe, the vapours of which, together with burning spirit of wine put into the Stove will much better provoke sweeting: Perform this as need shall be, and reason direct. 14. Flowers of Antimony: ℞. Calcined Antim. lb ss, Salt of Tartar ℥ i; sublime these, that the flowers of Antim. together with the Salt of Bohemian-tartar may be elevated to the second and third Pot; than wash them twice in simple Rose-water: So thou hast Diaphoretic flowers. 15. ℞. Hartshorn prepared ℈ i and ss, Magistery of Pearls ℈ i, Bezoar-stone Gr. v; make a powder: It may be taken with ℥ i of Carduus Bened. water. 16. From * A soft sand-stone. Tophus stones or Harts-horns green with the blood in them, is made a sudoriferous Medicine, most profitable for all malignant Diseases, being cut into very thin slices, and distilled in a Retort set in Balneo, either with dew, or by itself with a little good wine, until all the liquor go of. Doses ss a spoonful by itself, or with a little Opiate, or Conserved flowers of Citron Oranges, or in convenient liquors, in all burning, malignant and epidemical * Fevers. Diseases. 17. Treacle-water, ℞. Aristolochy of both sorts, Angelica, Dragon, Cypress, Tormentill, Scorzonera, Elecampane, Pentaphyl, Valerian, Dittany of each ℥ j Wormseed, Pimpernel, Olsnicium, of each ℥ iij; Bayberries rectified ʒ iij; Iuniper berriesʒ uj, Citron seedsʒ i and ss; Card. bened. seeds, and of Mountain Siler of each ʒ i; Galangal, sweet Aloes, Citron, Sanders, of each ℈ iv; Orange-peel, Citron-peel, of each ℥ i; Flowers of Citronʒ uj; Flowers of Scordium i handful; of Devilsbit, Verveine, Card. bened. Scabious, of each ss a handful; Flowers of Berrage, Bugloss, St. Johns-wort, of each ss a handful. Juice of Sorrel ● i and ss; of Sage, Scabious, borage of each ss lb, of the best wine lb iv; of Camphire ℥ i and ss; of the best Mithridate ℥ i and ss; Treacle Androm. ʒ ij; wine of pomegranate lb i; Spirit of wine ℥ iv: Cut, bruise, and infuse these together, for eight days digest them in a warm place, and afterwards distil them in Balneo. 18. Treacle Vinegar. ℞. root of Bistort, Gentian, Pimpernel, Angelica, Tormentill, of each ʒ x; Bay-berries, Juniper-berries, of each ℥ i; Nutmedsʒ v; Shave of Lignum Sanctum ℥ ij; Worm-seedʒ ss; white Sandersʒ iij; Leaves of Rue, Wormseed, Scordium of each ss a handful; Flowers of Tunica, Bugliss, of each one handful and ss; Treacle Androm. Mithridate, of each ʒ vj. Pound, bruise, and make these into Vinegar, infuse them in wine for eight days, than distil them in Balneo. Diuretics. 1. Water of Peach-kernels, macerated in Malmsie or other rich wine, for five or six days, afterwards distilled in Balneo or ashes: One spoonful of this given is exceeding efficacious. 2. White Flints gathered out of the River, burn them in the fire, and extinguish them in rich wine; do this often until they be wholly reduced to powder: One draught of this wine filtered will presently expel urine, by reason of the Salt of flints: for Salt within the body stops the Urine, which is cured by other Salt. 3. Two or three or four drops of Oil of Wax, in the water of great Nettle roots, will forcibly expel Urine: The reins and sides must be anointed with Oil of Scorpions and Wax, also the Peritoneum with the same Oil. Oil of Wax. ℞. Of Wax lb i of wood-ashes after the Salt is extracted ℥ iv, distil them in a low Cucurbit or Retort in ashes over a gentle fire: That which first comes of will be coagulated like butter; wherefore the Orifice of the Limbeck, or neck of the Retort, must be closed often; with a hot coal moisten what sticks in the neck, that it may descend into the Receiver: It must be rectified once and again by common water put into the Retort. 4. Volatile Salt of Amber, of Crollius; see his Notes. Salt of Amber. The fixed Salt of Amber is made of the Caput Mortuum, calcined in an earthen furnace after the distillation of Oil, and of the extracted Calx of Salt: Dose, from ℈ i, to ʒ ss in convenient liquor. 5. Spirit of Salt, especially Sea-salt provokes Urine exceedingly: Dose, from iij drops to uj or x, with Fountain water, water of Wild-alexander, or Alkakeny. 6. Spirit of Vitriol made of Vitriol per se: the same Dose with two parts of Vinegar. 7. Aquavitae, i spoonful. 8. Tincture or sulphur of Bohemian-tartar: Four or eight drops of this given in wine or other liquor will vehemently by Urine expel diseases of the bowels; and to admiration, the barrenness of the womb, occasioned either from Medicaments, or by the contraction of Nature, will wonderfully restore; it is most commodious for the Aged: See Crollius his Notes. 9 A Diuretic Julep: ℞. Salt-Prunella from ʒ ss to ʒ i; water of Onions, and wild Alexander from ℥ iij to jv; of the prepared Syrup of Onions or Violets only, or of the juice of borage or Lemons ℥ ij. 10. Diuretic Oximel in most frequent use with some Physicians is thus made; ℞. Valerian, Vincetox, Eringo, of each ℥ a ss. Herb Origan, Hyssop, Betony, Scabious, Whorehound, of each i handful; Fennel-root, wild Alexander, of each ʒ uj; Aniseed, Fennel-seeds of each ℥ ij; Broom flowers, Elder-flowers, of each iij parts; Honey strained lb ij, Vinegar of Squills lb ss, Fountain water iv lb; mix them, and let them gently simmer over a fire for a little time, than set them in a warm place to cooperate for eight days; boil them, and press them out: Make an Oximel according to Art Dose, from ℥ ij to iv, or uj in urgent necessity. Confortatives. 1. Salt of Pearls, and Magistery. Dose, from Gr. vi or x, to xx. Note. In Crollius' Notes, you must not exceed Gr. xv. 2. Syrup of Pearls: There is syrup of Corals prepared by Quercetanus, which is also said to be Confortative; in imitation whereof, the syrup of Pearls may be made, if according to the Author's mind, the Pearls be dissolved and digested in purified juice of Lemons, and of that solution a syrup made, as he teacheth in syrup of Corrals. 3. The Arcanum of Pearls: Dose, Gr. xv or xx: By reason of the spirit of Guaiacum, with which it is prepared, it most excellently purgeth the blood in Lues-venerea: See afterwards in the Venereal Cure. 4. Salt of Corals. 5. Magistery of Corals. 6. Tincture of Corals. Dose, from Gr. vi to x or xv: See Crollius. 7. Elixir Proprietatis of Paracelsus. Dose, from drops vito xxv in convenient vehieles: See Crollius his Notes. 8. Oil of Cinnamon: Dose, from Gr. iij to iv. 9 Confortative Balsams, concerning which see Crollius, etc. Balsam of Cinnamon is thus: ℞. Oil of Nutmegs made by expression, what quantity you please, extract the Tincture with Spirit of Wine, until the Oil settle in the bottom white, and as it were without savour: ℞. This, and add to it of the extract of Cinnamon ʒ uj, set it in hot ashes, till they be incorporated, which being done, add ʒ ij of distilled Oil of Cinnamon; mix these exceeding well, and keep for use. Dose, Gr. uj in water of Melissa, or other Cordial water, or else with some Conserve or Cordial Opiate: It comforteth all the principal parts, especially a cold stomach, the heart and brain; wherefore in swoon, and defect of the mind, it is a singular remedy: The heart may also be anointed with it. 10. English Aurum-Potabile. 11. Transparent Sol, of which Rhenan. lib. sole è puteo, etc. 12. Confortative-water. 13. Aqua Magnanimitatis, of which in The marrow of Distillations, Lib. 2. Tr. 8. 14. Rectified Amber, which Rudolph the Emperor used often, they say he received the Composition from Elizabeth Queen of England; which is thus, ℞. Of Ambergreese pure and proved eight parts, of most odoriferous musk one part, of most white Sugar ss a part: All these must be throughly well beaten to powder with burning Spirit of Roses; as long, and as often as you are pouring on the Spirit of Roses, you must keep stirring of it; than again by little and little pour on more till it be almost dry; than as before, beaten it up, and keep for use. Dose, the quantity of a small Pea in Wine, or other Convenient Liquor: It exceedingly comforts the bowels, and mightily stirs up the procreative faculty. 15. Spirit of Soot, with the Oil of the same; which is thus: ℞. Of the best soot, bright like black (Rosin or) Gum, (that which sticks to Furnaces is more proper being better) what quantity you please; fill a Retort of glass well coated, or of earth up to the neck, apply to it a most capacious Receiver, distil it by degrees in an open gentle fire at first, afterwards increase the fire that the Phelgm may be drawn of, with all the Spirits, which will begin to wax white, together with the Oil, which at first will be yellowish, afterwards read; separate the Phlegm by a separatory: The Spirits with the Oil digest over a fire for some time, afterwards pour on half so much Spirit of Wine, and distil them often. With the Spirit of Wine will come forth the Spirit of Soot together with the Oil, in smell like Camphire; most excellently well rectified. Calcine the Caput-mortuum, and from thence extract a Salt, after the usual manner, which reserve as a most excellent Curative in ulcerated Cancers: This Salt is extracted with Vinegar, in which Liquor being set in a cold moist place, it is again dissolved; with this a Cancerated Ulcer being anointed two or three times, the venom will like a vapour be visibly extracted: Than being gently anointed with the aforesaid Oil several times, it will begin to skin, and in five or six days of its own accord be perfectly cured. Dose of the Oil is from two drops to three in Wine, or any other convenient vehicle; of the Spirit from Gr. uj to ℈ ss: Three drops of the Oil given in Vinegar to one in an Agony, will wonderfully refresh and restore him: Therefore in the greatest danger we may safely use this Medicine; if after the taking of this the sweat plentifully issue forth, it is a certain sign of health and recovery; if otherwise, death ensues. If with our vulgar soot, Soot of the Larix or Oak-tree, be mixed, and after the usual manner, a corrected Oil be drawn forth, it will be much more prevalent in the Falling-sickness, Swoon, and drawing together of the sinews, it will comfortably dissolve, and all the Animal Spirits powerfully excite and coroborate. 16. Essence of Pearls. ℞. Salt of Pearls made with Vinegar, what quantity you please, and pour on rectified Spirit of Wine till it be covered three fingers; in a vessel hermetically closed, set it in hot ashes to digest for eight or ten days; In that time the Pearls will sand forth their Essence like to thick Oil upon the superficies of the spirit of Wine: Separate this Oil by inclination with spirit of Wine, from that which is underneath, and keep it in a vessel well stopped: Pour fresh spirit of Wine upon the remaining Oil, and digest it as before, and take of the Essence as often as any rises, and put it to the former; Having gathered all the Essence, put it in a Cucurbit, and with most gentle heat draw of the spirit of Wine, till the Essence remain in the bottom like Oil. Dose, uj drops in Conserve Opiate, or other decoction. This Essence may most profitably be given with the following mixture; ℞. Seeds or Melissa ℥ i, Lettuce ℥ ss, Fennel-water ℥ x, water of Roses ℥ iv: Make a mixture, whereof ℞. ℥ iv, of Essence of Pearls ʒ ij, mix them; three spoonfuls or more may be given, one spoonful morning and night, or any other time, if necessity require. Now if the abovesaid Operation seem too laborious, you may take Citrons, pair of the rinds, and press out the juice, and set it for certain days in Balneo, that it may purify; than take Pearls bruised and washed in Whitewine, put them in a glass, cover them three fingers with the said juice, and set it in hot ashes for eight hours, you will see the Pearls dissolve and be turned into a buttery Liquor; upon this pour distilled May due, or Melissa-water, that the solution of Pearls may dissolve into it; pour of the water, and again pour on a sufficient quantity of the aforesaid juice, set it to digest, and pour on water as before; what is sufficiently dissolved take away. This labour must often be repeated, until almost all be dissolved, and the feces left very thin: Put all these Liquors together, and set them in ashes over a gentle fire, and suffer the water and juice to be exhaled. You will found an impalpable powder, easy to be dissolved in any Liquor, whose use is from Gr. uj, to ℈ ss, with water of May-dew distilled with Manna, or with Cinamon-water distilled with Rose or Bugloss-water, or with Conserves of the rinds or flowers of Citron. 17. Liquor of Hyacinth. ℞. Of powder of Hyacinth what quantity you please, with Sulphur vive of the like weight, (Minerals thus conjoined cannot be reduced to the form of a plaster) mix them in a strong Crucible, with a cover on the top, not luted; Calcine them first in an open gentle fire, than increase the fire, at length make it most strong, until all the Sulphur be exhaled, and the powder when taken from the fire hath no more savour of the Sulphur: Than with common water diligently wash it, and mix it with a convenient portion of prepared Vitriol-water, or of Salt Prunella, and in an open fire Calcine it again, until with the Saltnitre it become a mass read hot in the fire like Metal: This being done, put it into warm water, that the Vitriol may be dissolved; the powder of Hyacinth left in the bottom wash with hot water, until there be no more savour of the Vitriol; afterwards dry it, and pour upon it the Vinegar following; ℞. Of Vinegar lb uj, ashes of the Herb Kali lb i, (if you cannot get Kali, make Turpentine Vinegar, of Vinegar and Turpentine, distil them together in a Retort, separate the Oil and Spirits from the water) pour the Vinegar into the Retort upon the ashes leisurely, lest it wax hot: Distil them in hot ashes, make a Cohobation, in three times the Vinegar is made sweet, and not at all tart, yet of great force for dissolving all precious stones: Put the aforesaid powder into this Vinegar, set it in hot ashes for two days, keeping it always stirring. Two days past, take of the Tincture, pour on other fresh Vinegar, and take of the Tincture, until all the powder be dissolved, and the feces left very thin in the bottom: All the Solution filter and exhale till it be dry; the salt of Hyacinth will remain, which must be often dissolved and coagulated with common water, till all savour of the Vinegar be removed; or else sprinkle in the solution some drops of Salt of Tartar made per diliquium, and the salt will precipitate the bottom, which with common water poured upon is freed from all its sharpness. The use of this the same as Solution of Pearls. Vinegar of Turpentine for Extracting Stones. ℞. Turpentine lb iij, pour upon it lb iij of Vinegar; distil them in sand until a read Oil rise up, than change the Receiver, separate the Oil of Turpentine from the Vinegar by a separatory, and rectify the Vinegar alone with Ginger. 18. Extract of Alkermes. ℞. Grains of Alkermes a sufficient quantity, bruise them, and pour on them a convenient quantity of Rose-water, tharpened with some drops of spirit of Vitriol or Sulphur, that the Rose-water thus sharpened may cover the Grains four fingers: Digest them in a hot place for four days. Take of the tinged water, and pour on more; do this as long as it will yield any Tincture. Distil the Tinctures in Balneo, or hot ashes. The same extract may be made like other extracts with spirit of Wine. Or press the juice of ripe Grains of Alkermes with a Press, digest it four days in Balneo, until the juice be clear, and the feces remain in the bottom. The juice being clear pour it of, filter and pour it into a Cucurbit; distil it in Balneo, the distilled water and juice keep apart, for in time of need they may be joined and made into a Liquor: The same juice cleansed may be kept for use, if boiled with ss so much Sugar candied, either in hot ashes or Balneo to the consistency of a syrup. Dose, from ℈ i to ij. English Aurum potabile. 19 Of Franciscus Antonius. First, fine Gold must be dissolved in Aqua Regis, (oqua regis is made with ● i of aqua fortis, with ℥ iv of salt Ammomack distilled together by Retort in s●nd) the Solution being clear, pour it into a large glass, wider at the top than at bottom, and upon it pour Oil of Bohemian-tartar made per diliquium drop by drop, until the oqua Regis become clear and white: If this sign appear, be certain all the Calx is descended to the bottom. Let it rest all night, and in the morning take of the Liquor, and wash the Calx four or five times in common water, than dry it with most gentle fire. Note. Beware lest the heat exceed, for as soon as ever the Calx toucheth the fire, it immediately takes flame and vanishes into Air; wherefore it is safer to dry it so much the more diligently in a Chimney corner, or in the Air, stirring it with a wooden Spittle. To this Calx add half so much of pulverisate Sulphur, mix them together, and in a Crucible in an open fire suffer the Sulphur to be set on fire; do this at first with a gentle fire, but in the end for one hour make a most strong sire, that the Calx may in a manner be reverberated, and become very little, which preserve in a Phiol very well stopped. Than make spirit of Urine. ℞. What quantity you please of the Urine of a found man that drinks Wine, put it in a Cucurbit well closed, and set it in Horse-dung, or some other hot place to digest for forty days; the time of putrefaction being past, distil the Urine in sand by a Limbeck, with a large Receiver annexed, till all the moisture be distilled; when it is distilled the third time, rectify it per Cohobia from the Caput mortuum, that at length the spirits may be duly elevated: Therefore put it in a Glass with a longer neck, with its Limbeck, and Receiver very well closed, distil it in sand, and the spirit will be elevated in the Limbeck like Crystal, not at all attended with any watery humidity: This distillation must be continued till all the spirits be ascended. What rises by sublimation, must be dissolved in distilled rain-water, and in a Glass as before distilled: This must be done six times, in every repetition taking fresh rain-water; than put the Crystals in a Glass hermetically closed, and digest them for fifteen days with gentle heat in Balneo, until they become an exceeding bright Liquor: To which Liquor must be added an equal weight of good spirit of Wine well rectified, and together for twelve days in Balneo be digested and united. Now ℞. Calx of Sol, and on it pour the Menstruum made of the spirit of Wine and Urine, till it be covered three singers, digest it with gentle heat till it become read as blood: Take of the Menstruum so often as tinged, and digest it in Balneo for certain days; than with most gentle heat, extract the tinged spirit, without disturbing the Feces; the salt will remain in the bottom in form of most read Oil, of itself yielding a delectable odour, resolvible in what Liquor you please: This Oil may therefore be used instead of the true Sol. Distil the same solution in Balneo or sand; after the first part of the Menstruum, with its remaining part, the Tincture of Sol will ascend through the Limbeck in colour read as blood, leaving in the bottom, black, dry, sooty, light earth. That Menstruum which comes forth in the Tincture of Sol, must be separated in Balneo bloodwarm, and the Oil remaining in the bottom only kept for use. This is that Aurum potabile, (which in England is used by Francisous Antonius Physician of London) so often spoken of in Germany, and other places; of which Gr. iv, uj or viij, in what manner soever exhibited, do wonderfully increase strength, and are powerful against every Disease, evacuating almost all by sweat, and sometime expel the malignity through the Emunctuory places. Another way. A thin plate of Gold dissolved in spirit of Salt, abstract the Menstruum, the Calx will remain in the bottom, to which must be poured another Menstruum made of the best rectified spirit of Wine and Salt of Wrine, (this Menstruum must be set in gentle heat for fifteen days, that it may be united) thus is Sol dissolved. This, together with the Menstruum must be distilled by a Limbeck in sand, which being done, separate the Menstruum by gentle heat in Balneo, the Tincture of Sol will remain in the bottom. 20. Lastly, ℞. A Capon or Partridge whole, or some part of the flesh of Veal, cut them all together in very small pieces, and break the bones in a Mortar, and put them in some convenient Glass or Tin pan, with a little Cinnamon or Saffron, close the Glass (or Pan) very well, and put it into a pot full of boiling water, make it boil with a good fire three hours: Than take out the flesh, and press out the Liquor which will be excellent in taste and smell, and presently be congealed; but the flesh will be hard and unsavoury. One spoonful of this Liquor is given either by itself, or with other broth. * Medicines procuring sleep. Anodynes. 1. General Laudanum Opiate, (see Crollius his Notes and Opiology, etc.) is made as well without Opium as with it, that is, the Anodine is prepared with Sulphur of Vitriol, corrected and fixed. 2. Epileptic Laudanum, see afterwards in Epilepsy. 3. Laudan. Suffocat. Dose, of all these from Gr. ij, iij or iv, etc. See below in suffocation of the womb. Laudanum without Opium. ℞. Filing of Iron most pure without dust one part, common Vitriol two parts, beaten these and mix them; afterwards in a Cucurbit pour on Vinegar, till the matter be covered a little space above. Boil it, and coagulate with gentle fire in sand till it be dry, which being done, increase the fire that it may be somewhat read; Cool the vessel, and take out the matter, grinned it, and pour on Vinegar again till it be covered three fingers; digest it till the Vinegar be tinged, which will be in three days or thereabout: Take of the Vinegar without disturbing the feces, and pour on more as often as you can take ●st any Tincture, until it will tinge no more. Upon the tinged Vinegarultred, sprinkle some drops of Oil of Bohemian-tartar made per diliquium, and the Nurcotick Sulphur will sink to the bottom, which must be often washed in common water, until the water receive not more taste or sharpness from the Vitriol; for if this were not done, by reason of the present Salt of the Vitriol it would be nauseous, and provoke vomiting. Now ℞. powder of read Sanders, and Citron, of each an Ounce; powder of Mace, Galangal, Pepper, Cardamum, of each ʒ iij: Make a Laudanum. Extract also ℥ i of Egyptian Mummy with Succory water, the Tinctures diligently taken of and filtered mix with ʒ ij of Narcotick Sulphur: Digest them all together in a close vessel with gentle heat for fifteen days; afterwards take of the Menstruum, which will be almost of the consistency of honey: Than add ʒ ss of extract of Saffron, of the salt or Magistery of Pearls ℥ j Keep this mass for use. It is a most excellent Anodyne proper for the procuring sleep in all griefs, especially inwardly taken. Dose from Gr. uj to x in Pills, or with some Conserve, or other convenient Liquor. There is very often such watch and inquietude, that accompany the diseased, so as they every whit as much weaken the Natural vigour, as the disease itself; unless these symptoms be taken away, the disease can by no means be cured, but these being removed ofttimes the curation is rendered easy: Therefore all diligence must be used to procure sleep, which is a friend to Nature. Sleep is the Arcanum of Medicine, which being introduced, the dolour, and anxious enormities are altogether stupefied, and very often while the disease rests with the body, the cause of the grief is also extirpated: Wherhfore it behoves a Physician to be instructed in some essential Anodyne (as much as to enjoy the Treasures of Attalus) who in the time of greatest need may betake himself to the Holy Anchor of Health, which the Anodyne reacheth to. There are appointed by the galenists, Philonium Romanum Persicum, Athanasia magna, Aurea Alexandrina, New Treacle, Trochus of Alkakengi, Pills of Cynogloss, all which if exhibited in due time, and just proportion, with convenient Liquors, are often times very profitable: But more excellent than all these, are the famous Chemical Laudanums, which are made of Opium, a principal somniferous Anodyne, and of Sulphur of Vitriol, exceedingly well corrected and freed from all manner of venom and impurities, which cannot be affirmed of the abovenamed: Wherhfore the force of these is most efficacious, and the use more safe. Laudanum with Opium. ℞. Of the best Opium a convenient quantity, cut it into small thin slices, and in a glass dish dry them over a gentle fire, until it will easily crumble to dust in your finger, and do smell well, that is, if by exhalation the stink of Sulphur be wholly taken away, of which it smelled very strong at the first; than extract it with Vinegar poured upon it, to cover the powder five or six fingers, digest it in sand for three days. The tinging Vinegar separate from the feces, silter and distil it in Balneo to the consistency of honey, which dissolve again, silter, and by distillation draw of the water: Keep the Extract. ℞. Saffron a convenient quantity, extract it with spirit of Wine, always pouring on other spirit of Wine, till it will yield no more Tincture, what is tinged distil by a Limbeck, that the extract may remain in the bottom like honey. Than ℞. of the Extract of Opium ℥ i, Salt of Pearls ℥ uj, mix them, in the end add of Musk ℈ i, Amber ʒ i, Oil of Cloves six drops or ℈ ss: Keep this for use in a close vessel. Dose from Gr. iv to uj in Pills gilded, or in some proper Liquor, or syrup of Poppy, or confection of Mother-wort. If the grief be vehement, or there be watch, three hours after Supper give one Pill, at Midnight give another, and if no abatement be, about break of day give the third. Also outwardly apply an Alabaster ointment. ℞. Of the Unguent of Alabaster ʒ ij, of Laudanum Opiatʒ i; make an ointment, or dissolve it in water of Nightshade, Roses, Poppy, etc. Dip linen clotheses in the solution, which apply; as shall be spoken of in its own place. Another Laudanum. ℞. Species of Confection of Amber ℥ i, pour on the best rectified spirit of Wine till it be covered two fingers, let them stand in Infusion fourteen days, afterwards pour of half the Tincture, and add ʒ iij of Opium; set it again in Infusion for fourteen days, which ended, pour of what is clear, and with most gentle heat separate the spirit of Wine to the consistency of a liquid syrup. To this Extract add Solution of Coral, of Pearls of each ℈ i; of the best prepared Amber, ℈ ss; Hartshorn ℈ i, and pour on the remaining Tincture of species of Confection of Amber, and set them in the Sun, or other hot place: Lastly, Add Musk, Amber of each Gr. uj, Saffron ℈ ss, Oil of Cinnamon, of Cloves, of each four drops, mix them. Dose from Gr. ij to iij. Pains of the head. 1. In dolours of the head, of what kind soever, Aqua bened. is of principal use, a Dose being given upon an empty stomach: See my Notes on Crollius. 2. Of the same Effect also is syrup of Aqua bened. 3. Purgations are made. 1. By Laxative Diasena. 2. Panchymagogon Vegetable. 3. Roots of Hellebore prepared. 4. Scammony prepared. 5. Mercurius dulcis. 6. Mercurius vitae. 7. Flowers of Antimony prepared and corrected. 8. Specificum purgans of Paracelsus, which is exceedingly commended: See Crollius Notes. Internalls. Among Internals are reckoned Cephalick Pills of Laudanum not purging, but confortative; they are thus made: ℞. Oil of Camphire Gr. uj, (Oil of Camphire is made by being dissolved in a like quantity of Oil of Spike) Extract of Gum Landanum made with spirit of Wine ℈ i, the best Musk Gr. iij: Make a mixture with Majoran water, and Gum dragant, the Pills weighing each of them Gr. iv. Dose of Pills ij or iij, which must be reiterated often if need require. Let them be given long after meat, about the Evening. Philosophical spirit of Vitriol in wine exhibited, may worthily be numbered with these. Every Dolour is removed three ways. 1. By such things as remove the cause, and contrary the disease. 2. By Anodynes, which are paragoricall, and do mitigate, pacify, and gently assuage the Cause. 3. By Narcoticks which make the dolour not to be perceived; these do not properly take away the pain, unless happily by sleep, (which being inwardly taken they 'Cause) it be mitigated and dissolved. Vehement dolour discovers the Narcotick to be a mitigating Anodyne. If therefore the grief arise from an intemperate heat of the brain, or from the exhaling of hot vapours, as in Fevers; at first strive to evacuate them by a Clyster, than cut a vein; if the Headache, or indisposition of the whole body still remain, or which is worse, if the body look very ill, apply to the parts of the Precordia Cuppinglasses with scarification; yea they must also be often applied without scarification in great dolours, on the very same day. Than apply to the forehead an Anodyne thus made. ℞. Laudan. Opiate ℈ ss; water of Nightshade, of Roses, of each ℥ iij, Rose Vinegar ℥ i and ss; mix these: moisten linen clotheses in it, and apply to the forehead. Also let the sick often smell to Rose water, in which Camphire is dissolved, and sometimes wash his face with the same. Inwardly, let such things be given, as may altar the intemperance, drive forth the noxious humours, and which have the force of Anodynes; Such are the Laudanums above mentioned. If by this means the dolour abate not, use Vesicatories, which apply to the forehead or nape of the neck. But if the dolour arise from an intemperate cold of the brain, either with or without matter, the Medicines aforesaid must be forborn, and such things applied as are in common use with Practitioners: Among which, most proper to the disease are these: Vinegar and Oximel of Squills, water of Elder flowers, Oil and water of Peneroyal, Rosemary, Dill and Wild Alexander; which two last, or one of them, must be outwardly applied, not omitting the former, which remove pains of this kind, digest and dissipate the matter, or so dispose of it, that afterwards with Errhinis and Apophlegmatism's they may easily be expelled and dissipated. An Unction of these applied to the Temples, Forehead, and Suture Coronale is very convenient; also Oil of Nutmegs made by expression, and Apoplectic Balsam applied to the Nostrils, and Balsam of Amber, and of Cinnamon: Likewise caps of silk or linen quilted with Aromatic Spices, and Cephalick Herbs; and such as are made with four parts of Millet, and one part of Salt decrepitated. The caps must be well warmed and applied to the head three or four times a day. And if by ordinary Remedies the dolour be not assuaged, it will be necessary to draw blisters in the lower parts behind the ears, lay upon them Colewort leaves, and keep them open. If you would heal them up, anoint them with white Ointment of Rhasis. Also if the disease continued long and be rebellious, a potential or actual Seton or Cautery may be applied. If the dolour of the head arise from the foulness of the stomach, and be constant, or by intervals; infusion made of Crocus of Metals, or flowers of Antimony, in Betony or Mint water, may be often exhibited. In dolours caused by cold humours Mercury with sublimate Mercurius vitae or Panacaea, are very profitable. Also very useful are gross powders prepared of Aromaticks, and Coriander, Confection of Anise, Diarrhodon, Abbatis and Diamosch, and such like made into Rotulaes', and taken after meat. These usually cure the stomach, and also the head, which must likewise be comforted with sweet Balsams, and other such things, being as well taken inwardly, as outwardly applied. In every pain of the head distilled water of Verveine is commended as a proper Arcanum, ℥ iv of which being taken with four drops of spirit of Vitriol, will aslwage the pain: Also Perveine whole bruised, or part thereof, and applied to the head; or whole, hung about the neck with the root upward; this is an Amulet. Note. The vervain at first is pulled up with the root, afterwards the root must be wrapped up in that Earth. Externals in pain of the Head. 1. Epithema of Gammaris. 2. Spirit of Wine, which is excellent in pain of the head caused by excess in eating or drinking, especially if the Testicles be fomented with a sponge moistened in Wine vinegar or common water. 3. Epithema of Wormseed; Powder of Wormseed macerated in water of Elder flowers (or common water) or of Roses or Betony, and applied to the nape of the neck. 4. In Hemicrania, especially in an Imposthume, cucumber root applied, by a certain propriety yields relief, being boiled with Verveine and Sea- Wormwood of each an equal part, in Wine with some Rose-water added. This Epithema is profitable in Vngarick Fevers. 5. A Compound water thus: ℞. Water of Roses, of Elder flowers, of each ℥ iv; Camphireʒ ij, the best Musk Gr. iij or uj; Extract of Carolineʒ ss Oil, of Spikeʒ ij: Dissolve the Camphire in the Oil of Spike, afterwards mix them all, and apply them to the aking-head in mighty fervent heats, (but in Fevers before the Sun be hot,) also to the Temples and hand-wrists. 6. A Specific in cold pains of the head, such as young women are often troubled with, when they feel a cold moisture in the hinder-part of the head: It is thus: ℞. Long-pepper (not other Pepper) beaten it somewhat grossly in a Mortar, afterwards Extract it with spirit of Wine, and keep it: Make use of it after this manner: Make a bag with white Amber somewhat small, moisten it with the Essence of Long-pepper, and apply it hot to the Suture Coronale; this wonderfully helps where need is, but first the stomach must be throughly cleansed by evacuation. 7. In grievous dolours of the head (with watch occasioned by raging distillations) the Laudanum Opiate must be applied, the other Laudanun's in this case are of no force. 8. A few river Crabs moistened with Rose-vinegar, bruised and applied round about the head instead of a Plaster. 9 Plantain root hung about the neck, by a certain propriety, assuageth the pain of the head. 10. Ivy leaves macerated in Vinegar and Rose-water, afterwards dried and applied to the forehead and temples: This is excellent in the raging momentane headache. 11. Verveine, as abovesaid, is a famous specific used inwardly and outwardly. 12. Peach kernels with Betony or Verveine water bruised and applied, do wonderfully help in pains of the head arising from a cold cause. 13. Ointment of Alabaster. ℞. Of the tops of the black-berry-bush two handfuls, leaves of Rue one part; Cammomile-flowers green ℥ iij; Alabaster stone most finely pulverisate lb ss, Oil of Roses lb i, wax ℥ ss, Whitewine lb iv; put these in a new Earthen pot well glazed, for three days let them stand, afterwards boil them till the Wine be consumed; let it cool, and add the whites of four Eggs. Make the Unguent. Talking idly in sickness. 1. In Cases of this kind Aqua bened. and such like are given. 2. The green juice of Silver (otherwise liquor and potable Silver, such indeed may be had: For the true Tincture is the Universal Menstrnum,) which is made after this manner. ℞. Of the best purified water of Bohemian-tartar two parts, of white Terra Sigillata one part; grinned them to most fine powder upon a Marble, afterwards in a Crucible well covered and luted set it in a wind Furnace; at first increase the Fire carefully by degrees, that at length in a more vehement Fire, it may remain for twenty four hours as it were in slux, (by reason of the Terra Sigillata, the matter will not slow, but it will look as if it did:) when it is cold you will found the water of Bohemian-tartar like green glass in the bottom of the Crucible, this take out and gently reduce to powder. Of this, ℞. one part; of the Calx of fine Silver dissolved with Aqua fortis, and after the usual manner precipitated with Copper (in good store of water) and afterwards diligently edulcorated from all its Aerimony, two parts; mix these exactly one with the other, than put them in a Box made of Clay well cemented and luted, place it in sand, and at first make a gentle Fire, increase it by degrees, after some time make it stronger both over and under, that the vessel may be hot, and the matter Cement for twelve hours, yet so as it slow not; if it do, you must repeat your labour. Cool the vessel and take all out, grinned it very well, and in a Cucurbit with a broad bottom pour on the best spirit of wine, and extract a redness, (the redness proceeds not from the Silver, for that yields a blue or greenish colour) let them stand six, seven, or eight days; pour of the Spirit of Wine, and pour on more, digest it as before, repeat this often till all the redness or yellowness be extracted: Keep all these Extractions, the Silver in the Cucurbit after Extracting the redness will appear bluish; this therefore dry leisurely, and upon a Marble grinned it to powder; Keep it carefully: But take all the read Extractions, and distil them in Balneo; draw of the spirit of Wine, and the redness will all remain in the glass like blood: This with the reserved bluish silver grinned upon a Marble very small, and with them mix twice so much Calcined flints (which are calcined by burning them often, and quenching them in water) these diligently mixed put into an Earthen Sublimatory, or low Cucurbit, and set them to sublime in sand, increase the Fire by degrees unto a strong fire, and than the Silver will ascend perfectly blue like a Saphire, leaving in the bottom a thick black substance. This black matter carefully taken out grinned upon a Marble, and wash it often with hot water, afterwards in an Iron vessel Calcine it with moderate heat, until it be a most thin Calx, (as in Antimony, always moving it with a Spittle.) From this Calx extract a salt with the spirit of Wine before distilled from the redness, which must cover the Calx three or four singers, and be digested three or four days in Balneo in a close vessel: The spirit of Wine beginning to wax somewhat white, take of the feces, and go on Calcining and extracting till it be enough, that is, until no more salt come forth, nor the Spirit wax white. All these Extractions put together, and draw of the spirit of Wine by distillation in Balneo, until there be left a fourth part in the bottom. Set it in a cold moist place, and the salt of silver will granulate, and become transparent like Crystal; the remaining spirit of Wine, with the former extracted salt, distil to a fourth part, and the salt again granulated take up, and so go on till all the salt be gathered. The salts collected, diligently dry and keep for use. ℞. Of the blue silver before sublimed and elevated two parts, of the salt now collected one part, beaten them well together in a mortar, and in sand distil them by Retort into an Oil, or bluish silver liquor, (somewhat inclined to green) which liquor diligently keep. Dose, from three drops to four in a convenient vehicle. In all griefs of the head, chief in the Frenzy, Hypochondriack Melancholy, Paraphrensie, Mania, and Apoplexy, Paralafie, Epilepsy, lost or weak Memory, Vertigo, Catarrhs, etc. It is a principal, sure and approved remedy in all Diseases of the brain; this hath miraculously restored some that have for many years been bound in chains. Insania, Mania, and Melancholy. In Insany, Mania and Melancholy, the blood of an Ass is also commended for a specific Remedy; (the blood of the Ass will keep a year.) This Summer 1615 it restored a certain Carpenter; the blood was taken from the veins behind the ears, in which new clean linen clotheses never used before were macerated and after dried. Note. The Analogy, the Ass is a Melancholy Animal: The use of the clotheses macerated as aforesaid; ℞. The quantity of two fingers breadth of the said cloth, and the length of your thumb, steep it in a draught of Fountain water, until the colour come forth and tinge the water; This water give to the sick once every morning for three days, and if possible lay him to sweated, which this blood will drive out. Mania. The perfect Cure of Mania is thus: 1. Exhibit a vomitory with Aqua bened. 2. After vomiting, for certain days let him take the decoction of Anagallis that bears a purple flower, without any addition. Wine must by no means be given. 3. Prepare a Lixivium thus: ℞. Cephalick Herbs what quantity you please with their flowers, boil them in Fountain water, then ℞. of Bayberries, and roots of black Hellebore, of each a convenient quantity, bruise them together grossly, and sew them in a bag longer than wide; boil the bag a little in the aforesaid Lixivium; And for nine days together, take every day lb ij of the Lixivium, warm it hot, and with linen clotheses moistened in it and gently squeezed, foment the head (being shaved) for one whole hour together; afterwards apply the aforesaid bag to the Suture Coronale while it is hot with a good ligature, let the Patiented lie upon a bed, and if possible take his rest; than there will be a wondered purging through the Emunctuary places of the head, and the belly be somewhat soluble; (this is taken from the use of Hellebore among the Ancients, which was rather outwardly than inwardly applied.) Thus the fumes inherent in the Cranium and brain, are wonderfully dissolved, which by no other remedy could be removed. 4. Box leaves are commended in Mania; (I have not proved this but have heard it commended) ℞. Of Box nine leaves, cut them very small with a knife, give them in one or two spoonfuls of water of Lavender upon an empty stomach, not omitting the things aforenamed, which if possible will provoke sweeting. Repeat this two or three times. 5. The last refuge in this Disease is the opening the Cranium with a Trepan: See below in the end of the Chap. of Frenzy and Paraphrensie. Melancholy. In Melancholy are Purgations as well as Vomitories. 1. Laxative powder of Diasena. 2. Roots of Hellebore prepared. 3. Specificum purgans of 〈◊〉 is most Excellent. To comfort the Brain; of singular use, 〈◊〉 1 Elixir Proprietatis of Paracclyus. 2. Essence of Saffron, extracted with distilled water or 〈…〉 of Vines is made of Vine branches cut, and distilled that 〈…〉 keep. 3. Liquor of Silver, of which above. 4. Extract of Alkermes, with the Extract of Gum Landanum with a little Amber and Musk added thereto, and made up in Pills. Note. Extract of Alkermes must not be made with spirit of 〈…〉 other Menstruum, only the juice of the sweet smelling Apples is 〈…〉 Extract may be the longer kept, if after the Confection is propered it be missed with Spirit of Wine: the other Preparation see above in the Chap. of Confortatives. 5. Extract of the Azure stone. ℞. Of the Azure siene as much as you please, burn it six or seven times, and as often quench it in spirit of Wine, until it be reduced to powder, and with water of Melissa, cleanse it from its earthy filth, than reduced it to very fine powder, and with spirit of Wine digesrit in a warm place for three or four weeks; afterwards draw oft the spirit of Wine by Distillation, and that which remains carefully keep. This is the Extract of the Lazure stone. Dose from ℈ ss to ℈ j In Melancholy, Epilepsy, Vertigo, and momentane Headache: In the Quartane it is an excellent Remedy, being exhibited with appropriate Liquor. Paracelsus, as a specific Medicine for Melancholy prescribes flowers of Antimony to be taken with a little Treacle, two, three or four times, by reason of the contumacy of the Disease. Powder of Fumitory hath been often given to Melancholy, persons, and they have been cured: Also water and conserve of Elecampane, and Essence of the lesser Selandine, in hypochondriack Melancholy wonderfully help. Zwingerus in the Hypochondriack. ℞. Of the five opening roots of each ℥ ss, Bugloss, Cardu-bened. of each one part, Wormwood a little, Fennel seedsʒ i, wild Saffron, ℥ ss, Leaves of Sena ℥ ij and ss, Agarick, white Bohemian-tartar of each ss a dram, Ginger, Cinnamon, of each ʒ i; Cleanse these and put them in Wine; Three Cups of this must be taken every morning for three weeks together, or till the Disease be removed. Of great Renown among Physicians is this Secret Water in Hypochondriack Melancholy most convenient; ℞. Flowers of borage, Bugloss, Staecadoes of Arabia, of each ℥ ss, Rosemary, Majoran, Melissa, of each ℥ ij ss, Root of Buglossʒ ij, Pionyʒ i, Water of Bugloss, borage, of each ℥ iij, Syrup of pomegranate ℥ ij ss, Powder of Cinnamon gross, Galangal, Cloves, Sassron, Seeds of Basilicon of each ʒ i; Pour upon them ●rx;. iij of Rhenish Wine, let them stand in infusion two or three days; than distil them in Balneo. An Excellent Digestive in the Hypochondriack: ℞. Of Crystal Salt of Tartar ℈ i; of Oil of Fitrial, or spirit of Sulphur, twenty Gr. Mix them with Liquor of Prunes or other broth; repeat the use of this two or three days; afterwards purge with 〈◊〉 of Chelagagick and Phlegmatic Herbs, with their Correctories and Carmitiatives. * A Diseas● when one feareth water. Hydrophobia. In Hydrophobia Mixtura simplex is a most Noble Medicine, because it provokes sweated, which in this case is absolutely necessary. Love-potions. In Love-potions (or the danger coming thereby.) 1. Vomitories are necessary with Aqua bened. or Electuary of glass of Antimony: Crollius. 2. ℞. A fresh Secundine (the powder will not keep above two years) cut from it the umbelical vein and outward skin, dry it in an Oven, that it may be reduced to powder. Of this powder give to the Patient (twice a day, two days together) from ʒ i to ℈ i and ss, with ℈ ss of Extract of Treacle, or with the water or spirit of Treacle; or it may be given in Mixtura simplexʒ i, with one spoonful or two of juice of water-Cresses; together with this following Plaster applied to the stomach. ℞. Powder of Coloquintidaʒ ij, Scammonyʒ i, root of Masterwortʒ i and ss, Salt Gems, and of both the kinds of Hellebore, of each ʒ i, Rinds of Quinces ℥ ss: To these, when reduced to a gross powder, add Oil of Elder and of Wax of each alike proportion as much as shall be needful: Make a Plaster, spread it upon a little piece of Sheeps-leather, and apply it to the stomach, and keep it not above ss an hour, after-terward sweat will come forth. The Patient hereby refreshed, must for certain days take this following Electuary: ℞. Juice of Melissa, St. Johns-wort, of each ℥ ij, root of Vincetox ℥ ss, of the Magnet that is good and will attract Iron ʒ ij, of Clarified honey a convenient quantity, make an Electuary. Dose from ʒ i, to i and ss upon an empty stomach, and continued to the declining of the Disease. Also in the Afternoons, Tincture of Corals from Gr. uj to x may be daily exhibited. Frenzy. In the Frenzy and Inflammation of the Brain and Membranes, with a sharp Fever concomitant, the Medicines commonly used are proper, therefore not to be rejected: The beginning of Cure in the sharpest Malady of this kind, is rightly performed by the cutting of a vein, without respect to time or hour, fullness of the stomach, restriction or evacuation; If the pain in the Head be great, the cutting of a vein must be reiterated the next day, which in urgent necessity must be done forthwith, if strength will bear, and the blood come forth freely without the application of any cooling soluble Clyster, though the stomach be full: But if Age, and decay of strength hinder, than Cuppinglasses must be applied to the parts of the Precordia, and the hinder part of the neck with Scarification. All diligence must be used that the sick may rest, lest he lose his strength by throwing himself hither and thither: The juice of Comfry mixed with honey and applied to the Nostrils, is profitable in the Frenzy. It is also commodious in the beginning of the Disease to moisten the Head with Vinegar and Rose-water mixed; for this drives out and alters the humour. Make an Irrigation with Oil of Roses ℥ iij, of Camomile ℥ i, Vinegar of Roses ℥ i and ss; with this bloodwarm chafe the Suture Coronale, the hair being first shaved of. In exceeding inquietudes, and tiresome watch, if the strength be mightily weakened, and the Fever increased, a Dose of Laudanum Opiate must presently be given, after eight hours repeat it until the Sick have taken ℈ ss: In the defect of Laudanum Opiate, dry a little Opium, reduce it to powder, and dissolve it in water of Nymphaea, or in milk, or some cooling decoction, with syrup of Poppy ℥ i to ℥ iij of the Decoction, water or milk. But if (which indeed always is) the sick desire drink; ℞. Of water of Nymphaea ℥ iij, of Roses and Bugloss of each ℥ uj, syrup of read Gooseberries or Lemons ℥ ij and ss; Salt Prunellaʒ i, or ʒ i and ss: Mix these, let the sick use it for ordinary drink: For watch it will not be incongruous to apply to the Forehead a liquid Epithema, repeating it often when the clotheses are dry; it may be thus made: ℞. Water of Nightshade, of Lettuce, of each ℥ two, Rose-vinegarʒ ss, Laudan. Opiate ℈ i, Camphire Gr. uj, mix them: Also the Nostrils may be anointed with the following Unguent; ℞. Unguent. Populeon ℥ i, Essence of Opium Gr. iij, mix them; Or, ℞. Oil of Nutmegs made by expression ℈ i, Laudan. Opiate ℈ ss, mix these for procuring sleep. To temperate the heat of Melancholy, Gr. x of Salt of Pearls may be given with borage or Bugloss water: Also the Legs and Arms may be washed in the following Decoction. ℞. Leaves of Horsleek Nymphaea, the white Vine, vinum fortes, Roses, of each a convenient quantity, tops of white Poppy and Lettice-seeds according to discretion: Also cooling Epithema's may be applied to the heart, to which may profitably be added, Essence or Extract of Sassron ℈ i and ss, or the Saffron itself with some Grains of Camphire. Epithema's may also be applied to the Testicles, with a little Vinegar added for penetration; and the Face often washed in Rose-vinegar; the Body parged with Extract of Rhubarb, or its infusion in Succory-water. If by this means the Disease be not abated, it will be very expedient to take a young Whelp, after the entrails are taken out, cut it open in the back, and apply it hot to the forepart and Crown of the head; Or instead of this, apply the Lights of a Beast hot, or a Pullet cut open in the back; when you perceive they begin to cool, put them in hot water, wherein the tops of Poppy, and flowers of Nymphaea have been boiled; when they are hot, wipe of the water with a sponge, and apply them again; for that gentle moist external heat, temperates the internal heat by moistening. Yea, the like of our degrees of heat, mitigate the cause of dolours, digest and reduce them to a temperature, and whatsoever is more than Natural by gentle rarefaction dissipate; wherefore this hath procured to itself the repute of a principal Remedy by what is abovesaid. In the rest proceed according to the prescript of Practitioners, always adding to the Medicaments some solution of Pearls; and in the declination, some drops of Aurum Potabile, because this alone comforts Nature, and by sweat doth throughly expel the relics of the Disease. Note. Beware lest the use of Stupefactives be too long continued, and so the Frenzy be converted to a Lethurgy: They must also be warily applied to such as are much debilitated, especially outwardly, lest the matter in the Head be coagulated, which by reason of the imbecility of the Natural vigour, can by no means be dissipated and resolved. After the same manner the Paraphrensie and Dilirium are cured, (viz.) the syptomes mitigated, and the Disease removed, which is the cause thereof. Yet this must be noted, that if there be Cresses, Presages and Symptoms, also if the Rheum continued, no stupefactive Medicine must be administered, but only two or three Doses of Laudanum Opiate. The same Medicaments, the Method and Rule of Practitioners being observed, are exhibited in Cure of Mania after the same manner; in which it is often expedient, to give flowers of Antimony, and Antimony mixed with other purgations. Also the Extract of black Hellebore prepared with its Correctories, and mixed with other Purgatives. The last refuge in this Disease, if it abate not by other Medicaments, is to apply a Potential Cautery to the head, between the Coronale and Sagitacle Suture, which must be left on, till so great an Erosion be made, that the bone may appear: Than with a Trepan open the Cranium, keep it open for a month, and the sick will be cured from the Mania: This done, heal the wound according to Art Epilepsy in Children. Epilepsy, and the like Diseases, which by reason of the vehemency and danger of the fits is destructive, hath a twofold Indication: The first which respects the fits: The second the root of the Disease. 1. Aqua vitae Mulierum (alias Embryonate Balsam) one spoonful of it with three or four drops of our Antepileptick spirit, given to a woman with child once every month in the new of the Moon, from the fourth month to the birth, preserves the Child from the Epilepsy. Omitting this, it will be more safe to give the following powder. ℞. The back bone of a Weesle not boiled, but raw, from head to tail washed very clean, dried, and than reduced to powder: ℞. Of this powder and magistery of Coral and Pearls of each ℥ ij, mix them: Dose, as much as will lie upon the point of a knife, taken in the Pap of an Apple. 2. Children may be preserved from the Epilepsy, or thence forward be freed, so as in no succeeding Age they shall be troubled with the like passion, if when they are newly born, before they have sucked milk or eaten food, there be given to them, either ʒ ss, or ʒ i ij or iij of Oil of sweet Almonds mixed with fine Sugar. After the taking of this they will rest quietly. ℞. The dung of a black Cow, while it is warm, put it in a new Earthen pot, and Calcine it, of which give ℈ i or ʒ ss to the new born Infant; (this is a secret of the Elector of Saxony) at length it will puke up abundance of phlegm and impurities gathered in the Mother's Womb (especially if any of the Menstruum hap to be introduced with the Spirit) which impurities are the causes of many Diseases in Children, therefore named Epilepsies; which if not vomited out as abovesaid, are expelled through the bowels downward. Lastly, when the Child is first washed at the birth, wash it in a decoction of the green bark of willows: Hereby the Children are not only preserved from the Epilepsy, but from any other lingering consumptive Disease. It is a specific in inward weaknesses of Children. Antepileptick Spirit of Children (see Crollius) of which six eight or nine drops with Epileptic water, flowers of Tilia, roots of Peony, water of Swallows, Cherries, Lavender, also black Cherries, with Epileptic water of Langium, exhibited both in the Fit and after, doth wondered expel the Diseases of Children. It is more powerful if given at the beginning of the Fit. Epilepsy in those of ripe Age. After universal Vomatives and Catharticks; 1. Specificum purgans of Paracelsus, afterwards other Specificks may be given, such as these; 2. Epileptic of Crollius. 3. Antepileptick powder of Cinnabar of Antimony, which is thus. ℞. Cinnabar of Antimony, magistery of Coral and Pearl, of each a like quantity: Or thus, ℞. Native Cinnabar perlucid and splendid ʒ ss, powder it very finely upon a Marble, add magistery of Coral and Pearl, of each ℈ ij; one leaf of Gold diligently dried, and by grinding reduced to powder. Of this take from Gr. seven to xviij, give it to drink in Sage-water, repeat the Dose often. See above of Sudorisicks. Another Epileptic powder of great force. ℞. Cinnabar Vngarick well watht and cleansed lb ss, imbibe it with ℥ iv of Spirit of Vitriol, powder of Man's skull that was never buried ℥ ss; Imbibe this with Spirit of Wine, leave it in a hot place for fifteen days, afterwards by Retort 〈◊〉 it and keep it by itself, and what remains apart. Than ℞. Powder of Elk 〈◊〉 ʒ i & ss, of red Myrrh ℥ ss, dissolve these in Spirit of Salt, the solution separate from its feces and keep. Afterwards ℞. Of Saffron ℥ ss, extract a Tincture with Spirit of Wine: All these Liquors mix together, and in them imbibe the Cinnabar before prepared, washed and pulverisate, and over gentle heat continued drying it, till all the Liquors be imbibed, and the whole jest dry as powder Dose, from Gr. ij to iv with rich Wine or Spirit of Wine, or Antepilestick water, before, in, and after the Fit. 4. Spirit of Man's brain, which is thus made: ℞. The brain of a young man under the Age of twenty four years, sound, and of a good constitution, that hath perished by violent death. Gather it piece by piece, with all the Membranes, Arteries, Veins and Nerves, with all the marrow of the bone, bruise these together in a stone mortar, and in a Cucurbit, or rather a large capacious glass, add of Cephalick waters, as of flowers of Tilia, Peony, Betony, Cherries, and chief of Lavender, also add Diaphoretic in peracutis; with these let the brain, etc. be covered four or five singers (some add of Spirit of Wine, more than of the other simple waters) close the vessel hermetically, and leave it in some convenient place, for one, two, three, etc. Years; Afterwards it must be distilled per Cohobia in a Balneo of dew, until almost all the substance of the brain be drawn out with the Infusion; this water separated from the Feces curiously keep. And from the Feces six times cohobated and than calcined, extract a salt, which join with the Spirit before made, and carefully preserve the whole. Dose, from ℈ i to ʒ iij in convenient vehicles. Note. If in the beginning, by reason of defect, the simple mixture (or Diaphoretic in peracutis) be not added; afterwards the phlegm being gently extracted in Balneo, add half so much of Mixtura simplex, and proceed as is directed. Dose, as before, from ℈ i to ʒ iij. 5. Livers of Frogs, which are thus prepared; Get the Livers of forty green water (not land) Frogs, while they are alive take them out, and on Colewort leaves, on the under-side of the leaves, lay them one by one, so as they may touch one another; afterwards in new unglazed earthen pots with covers on them, dry them with gentle heat, when dried carefully separate them from the leaves, and reduce them to a fine powder; which powder divide into five equal parts, and keep it: One part give the Patient in the morning fasting in in a small draught of water, or appropriate spirit, when the Moon is entering Cancer; In the Evening two hours after Supper give another part; and so consequently the next day in the Morning the third part, and in the Evening the fourth part, and the third day the last part in the morning. This is to be observed, that two hours before and after the taking it, the Patient must not eat nor drink. If the Patient (especially if somewhat Aged) after the taking this Medicine do sweat in the Forehead or Temples, it is a sign of Exquisite Operation. And if after the third, fourth, or fifth time of taking it, either in a bed or hothouse, the sweat come forth freely all over the body, there is great hope of very good success. He must strive to keep himself from terror, anger, water, and sire, from wine, and that he see not another Epileptic fall, for by the sight thereof, the Disease which hath for some time lain hid, or at present is asleep, will return. Chief, he must carefully avoid all vehement motions of the mind, and sly drunkenness as the Pestilence. A due measure in meats and drinks must carefully be observed, and the six unnatural things avoided, lest thereby any thing be introduced that may obstruct the Cure. Note. 1. Only green Frogs, and not other, are to be taken, and them alive. 2. This powder is to be made in May, June and July, until mid- August; for at any other time Frogs are unuseful. 3. When the Livers are dried so as they may be pulverisated, they are to be diligently separated from the Colewort leaves, and afterwards beaten in a mortar. 4. This powder will not keep above a year, therefore if need be, it must be prepared every year. It can hardly be expressed how great Emolument comes from the Medicine simply. The Cure is to be begun in June about the Solstice; and if the first year answer not the end, reiterate the Cure another year. Frederick the Fourth Palatine, who was Epileptic from the fifteenth to the twenty sixth year of his Age, was by this Remedy restored. 5. An Amulet of the Elder-shrub, found in the Willow tree. It is observable, that sometimes in Willows, especially in old ones, the Elder-shrub doth grow; and this is often seen in Willows, when not far from them Elders are planted for a hedge for a Garden, or other enclosure; in the fruit whereof when ripe, the birds take great delight, chief the Magpie, who scattering the seeds and his own excrement afterwards upon some Willow (in which are sometimes bred other Plants and Shrubs, as namely Amara dulcis, Vrtica and Sklandine) doth as it were primarily sow the matter from whence this shrub doth spring; Because the Magpie doth himself labour in the Epilepsy, he makes this Noble Periapton to cure the like Disease. The shrub may be gathered in any month, but it is best in September or October, two days before Full Moon, when the berries are ripe; these kept for use will continued in their virtue twelve years; some of the smaller twigs will serve. The use is thus: Cut one of the twigs into small short pieces, not slit, but whole; tie nine of these in a knot, either with silk or thread, so tied hung it in one single thread; Tie this about the neck as low as the Orifice of the Ventricle, that the knot may touch it. Apply this knot after the exhibition of other Medicines, to cleanse the body, and expel the dregss of the Disease; put it on what time you please either before or after the Fit. The knot must be worn so long, till of its own accord without any violence the thread be broken, and the knot is seen to fall, which not the Patient himself, nor any other living must touch with hands or feet, but with an iron fork or other convenient instrument, it must be buried in the earth so deep, as neither man nor beast may come at it; If he that had the Disease, or any other that never had it shall hap to touch it, the Epilepsy doth immediately invade him. With this Amulet have been cured such as have laboured under this Disease for a very long time. After the Cure the Patient must diligently strive to preserve himself from all the external causes of which we have spoken before, otherwise he will be again infested. Note. Those that are of ripe age may make themselves Canes of the greater twiggs, through which during the time of the Cure, they may suck their drink. 7. Volatile Spirit of Vitriol, especially in those of ripe age: Of which see my Notes on Crollius. 8. Epileptic Laudanum, of which in Opiology, and below in Apoplexy. 9 Roots of the Male Peony, or that which is black. The Feminine is of no use. If it be hung about a child's neck that hath the Epilepsy it assuageth the Disease: The Root must be taken up in July in the decrease of the Moon, when Sol is in Leo, and of a Sunday just at noon. 10. The Missletoe must be gathered between the two Lady days, (viz.) between the 14th of August, and 9th of September: That which is cut of neatest the Oak, is of the greater virtue. 11. An Antepileptick mixture made in the following manner: ℞. Spirit of Green Vitriol made of Vitriol and Boys Vrineʒ i, ℈ i, with water of Peony root and flowers of Tilia, of each ℥ i; mix them. Of this mixture, in the time of the sit, while the members are convulsive and contracted, give ss a spoonful drop by drop; which being done, a little after the Diseased will recollect his senses, than presently give him a little more, and also the third time, and lest the sit should return, the process must be repeated: Afterwards apply things comfortable to the brain, such are magistery of Coral, of Pearl, of Man's skull, etc. These following Tablets are very profitable. ℞. Magistery of man's skullʒ i (this must be first Calcined, afterwards with water evaporated, and the powder will be like Magistery) sixteen Peony seeds peeled, with Sugar dissolved in Treacle water; according to Art make Tablets; of which one or two may be given in the morning fasting, and in the evening long after meat. When the Epileptic Fit is coming, to prevent it, so soon as ever the sick perceives the signs of its coming, let him take one Pill of Antepileptick Laudanum, or one Antepileptick Rotula; or in defect of these one drop or two of Oil of Amber. The Nostrils must be also anointed with Antapoplectick Balsam, or Balsam of Amber. The Fit being come, a Gag must be put into the mouth to keep it open, and so as the tongue may not move; than by a forcible inward cry sneezing will be provoked, which may be furthered with this following powder. ℞. Root of white Helleboreʒj, Castor and Euphorbium of each ʒ ss. Make a powder. Also a suffumigation may be made with white Amber. Members drawn crooked, must gently be reduced to straightness, by chafing them with emollient Medicines. The checks may be anointed with Oil of Amber, or Mithridate, or Treacle, dissolved in Epileptic water; but the Nostrils and Temples with Apoplectic Balsam. If it be suspected that the Disease arise from vicious humours collected in the stomach, and exhaled to the head, it will be expedient to provoke vomiting with Aqua bened. or white Vitriol dissolved in Peony water, in which powder of Missletoe hath been boiled. The Fit being come, if there be fear it will speedily return, inject sharp Clysters to avert the sharp humours, lest they infested the brain. Also Cuppinglasses with scarification must be applied to the shoulders; and if pain in the head be, a vein cut. Which being done progression must be made to cut of the root of the Disease, to which purpose the observation of Rules prescribed for good living is exceeding profitable, and tends to an universal evacuation through hout the body. Sometimes it is necessary to mix with Purgatives Extract of Scammony, Aqua bened. Extract of black Hellebore, and often times (the body being prepared) to purge with Mercu. dulcis, Mercu. Vitae, and flowers of Antimony. Than we must proceed to such things as purge the head, and by a certain propriety yield relief, not neglecting those that dry and exceedingly strengthen the head. Antepileptick Tablets: ℞. Root of Pionyʒ i, Magistery of Pearls and Corals of each ʒ i & ss; Magistery of Man's scullʒ ss; Sugar dissolved in water of flowers of Tilia a convenient quantity; Make Tablets: Give one or two in the morning fasting, and in the evening long after meat. Epileptic water. ℞. Flowers of Lilies of the Valley two handfuls, infuse them in a sufficient quantity of rich wine, let them stand in digestion ten days, or longer if you please. Add flowers of Tilia fresh lb ss, of Peony ℥ iv; distil them in Balneo till they be dry: In the distilled liquor again infuse root of Peony ℥ i, white Dittany, Missletoe of each ℥ ss, Man's scull prepared ℥ ss, root of bastard Pellitoryʒ ss, Castor ℈ ij, leaves of Rue one handful, flowers of Staecadoes of Arabia, of Lavender, of each four parts, of flowers of Betony six parts; Cubeba, Mace, of each ʒ ij, Cinamonʒ i, of prepared Squillsʒ iij: Digest them again for fifteen days, than distil them by a Limbeck in Balneo; and keep for use. Clysters in Epilepsy and Balsam also; See the following Chap. Apoplexy. In Apoplexy of what kind soever, these things are famous: 1. Spirit of man's brain: of which in Epilepsy. 2. Spirit of * Of the Arteries. Arterious blood, the virtues of which are illustriously commended by Dr. Graseccius Argentinensis in his book of Human Life, lately set forth in Germany in 4to 1615. The virtues and use of both are there set down: In observing some part of his writings, I found Spirit of Arterious blood is called by him Aqua bened. and the spirit of man's brain, is called Aqua-aurea. Medicines Antapoplectick. 1. Mercu. Vitae in a just Dose exhibited, in such as be strong by often vomiting purgeth the upper Region of the belly, and quickly after they come to themselves, especially if an Epithema be made upon the Suture Coronale, with pulverisate Amber, essencified with long Pepper in Aqua vitae or spirit of wine, and sewed in a bag longer than wide, with some drops of Oil of Amber sprinkled upon it, and so applied to the Suture Coronale, with a good Ligature: This also in such as be weak, where Mercu. vitae is not exhibited, will be very profitable, especially if Clysters, at first gentle, afterwards more strong, be injected. 2. Sueezing are provoked especially with seed of Nigella and Seniores nigra, that is, black Hellebore of Paracelsus, (of Musk and Amber.) Also seeds of Darnel, but seeds of Nigella are better and safer. Or for Example thus: ℞. Leaves of Majoranʒ ij, seeds of Nigellaʒ i, root of black Hellebore ℈ ij, the best Musk ℈ ss, Amber Gr. uj; mix them and make a powder. Dose, the quantity of a Pea, it must be given in a quill, and snuffed up both nostrils strongly. 3. A fume of Partridge quills; also fume of Amber, or Oil of Amber, taken often into the nostrils with a Partridge quill. Note. In the Apoplexy wondered excellent is that Balsam of Life, amongst other most noble Balsams and Aromatic Oils prepared by that Noble Chemist John Eichtenacker. Dose, from Gr. ij to iv, in mixtura simplex with appropriate water: See my Notes on Crollius. Crollius' his Apoplectic water of life doth very much conduce to preservation: Also his Apoplectic Balsam. To preserve from, and cure in the Apoplexy, the Antapoplectick water of my Composition is very beneficial: It is thus; ℞. Flowers of Lilies of the Valley, gathered in May at the Sunrising, wet and dewy put them in a glass without any washing, yet take of the strings and buds, and in rich Wine Malmsie, or other sweet Wine, digest them in the Sun, the glass being exceedingly well closed; let it stand until Lavender be also flowered, which flowers are blue. ℞. Of these flowers diligently cleansed from strings and stalks, and with equal weight join them with the flowers of Lilies of the Valley, in the same glass, which firmly closed leave till the month of September. Than by a Limbeck distil it in Balneo, the spirituous water which first comes of diligently keep, for it is very precious, and as well useful to preserve from, as cure in the Apoplexy; that which is left is also of use, but not of the virtue of the former, yet it is excellent to chafe the Limbs with. From the Caput mortuum a salt may be extracted. This water will dure long, and is of most fragrant smell. Doses ss a spoonful, or one spoonful, also one spoonful and ss or two (respecting the Nature both of Disease and Patient) with a drop or two of Oil of Amber upon an empty stomach. Another Apoplectic water. ℞. Flowers of Primroses lb i, Lavender, Staecados of Arabia, of each ℥ i, Tilia, Bugloss, of each ℥ i and ss, flowers of Rosemary, Nymphaea, of each ℥ ss, root of Peony, * Caryophyllato. Cloves, of each ʒ x; Wormseed, Mace, Indian spike, of each ʒ iv, Florentine flower de luce, Misletoe, of each ℥ i, Galangal, Cloves, of each ʒ uj, two Pomecitrons green, shave of the wood Sassafrasʒ i and ss, leaves of Majoran, Mugwort, of each one handful and ss, Rosemary one handful, seeds of Fennel, Mountain Siler, Peony, Basilicon, of each ʒ iij. To these broken and bruised together in a large capacious glass, add of Rosewater lb i, and of rich wine lb ij, close the vessel well, and let them stand to digest for three days; than add juice of Sage leaves fresh made by expression ℥ uj, Betony, Melissa, spirit of wine lb iv, digest the whole again for three days, than distil it in Balneo by a Limbeck, till it be dry; once cohobate it: Afterwards rectify the water by itself in ashes or Balneo, by distilling of three parts, the fourth part being left, put into the neck of the Limbeck, Musk and Amber Gr. uj of each, wrapped in * Or Cotton. Bombace. In a glass very well stopped keep these for use. With all these may be numbered Mixtura simplex, which if exhibited with appropriate Apoplectic waters will powerfully provoke sweat. Antepileptick Laudanum. ℞. Our Laudanum made of Sulphur of Vitriol ℥ i, Oil of Camphire ℥ ss, mix them, and you have a most excellent Laudanum, useful as well for Curation in the Fit, as out of it, being repeated often, after the universals above mentioned. The true Oil of Camphire. ℞. Of Camphire one part, Argilla prepared and dried uj parts, beaten them together until no part of the Camphire appear. Make up this mass into round balls, which diligently dry in the shade, than distil it in sand by Retort luted, with a receiver, on which there is some distilled rain water, and the Camphire will come forth partly Oleaginous, and partly sublimate, which notwithstanding will dissolve itself. To this distillation with water add of spirit of Wine three parts, and distil it by a Limbeck with gentle fire: So the spirit of wine will change the Camphire to a most thin Oil, which must be kept apart, the spirit of wine being separated by a separatory or by Balneo. Another way. Dissolve Camphire in Antepileptick spirit of Vitriol and Boys urine with gentle heat, and the Camphire will be elevated on the Superficies, like unto Oil. This Oily matter take and dry with Terra Sigillata and a little vinegar made up into round balls; distil these by Retort in sand, and the Spirit or Oil of Camphire will come forth very quickly. A decoction of Sage, Extract of the same, Carraway seed and Rocket seed, do much help Apoplectic persons. Also ℞. Of Aqua vitae a sufficient quantity, Iuniper berries two handfuls, these when bruised macerate in the Aqua vitae for three days, than stir it, in which when strained put Sage, Peneroyal and Creces, and ʒ i of Saffron; Give this to the patiented to drink, and he will presently recover his speech. Apoplectic Balsam. ℞. Oil of Nutmegs made by Expression, Ambergreese, of each Gr. xuj, the best Musk, Benzoin, Storax calamita, the best Laudanum, of each ℈ ss; distilled Oil of Cloves sixteen drops, Lavender, Rue, Rosemary blossoms, Cinnamon, of each ℈ ss, Amber six drops; these pulverisate, beaten with the Oil of Nutmegs in a silver or Tin pan with a pestle very well until they be united, and become one entire body: Than the distilled Oils and the Balsam must be mixed leisurely, and in a vessel well closed kept for use. It helps Apoplecticks, Epilepticks, and such as are troubled with the Vertigo, if the finger's ends, temples and crown of the head be anointed therewith; and for preservation it is convenient to use this ointment twice or thrice a week at the lest. A Clyster for the Apoplexy, Epilepsy, Paralasy and Lethargy. ℞. Root of Showbread, Coloquintida, of each ʒ i and ss, Colts foot ℥ i, black Hellebore prepared, seeds of wild Saffron, of each ʒ i; the lesser centaury ʒ ss boil them in a sufficient quantity of water to lb i, strain it, and add of honey Anthosate ℥ ij: If the Patient be strong, add ʒ i of Salt gems; make the Clyster. The Physician being about to cure the Apoplectic, must in * Method. the first place before all other things, consider, whether there be any sign or hope of life, which being known he may forthwith apply himself to the Cure. He must give order that the sick may be stirred, and his members well chafed, and the crown of the head (the hair being first shaved of) and the nape of the neck must be anointed with Balsam, or Oil of Amber. If the mouth be shut it must presently be opened, and so kept, that the Palate may be anointed with the said Balsam, or with Mithridate or Trecle; the Nostrils and Temples with Apoplectic Balsam. To the head must often be applied a thin plate of Iron warm, or rather very hot. Through the mouth, if possible, must be presently given one spoonful of Apoplectic water. If the Physician perceive too great abundance of blood, he may open a vein in the Arm, but first a sharp Clyster must be injected. Also some powder of Pellitory or Hellebore must be snuslt or blown up the Nostrils through a Pipe or Quill. To the Navel must be applied Unguent of Arthanita or Hellebore in form of a Cataplasm; also Cuppinglasses by reason of Revulsion may be applied to the back and loins. A sharp Clyster must be injected; to which may be added ʒ ss of Crocus of Metals, or ʒ i boiled in Aqua vitae, and with some apt decoction injected. Than recourse must be had to convenient Vomitories, such as Aqua bened. wherein it is to be noted, that it must be exhibited always in a double proportion, by reason of the indisposedness of the natural vigour. In the mean while, continued the exhibiting of the Apoplectic water, with the other medicaments aforesaid. Also Blisters may be raised in the Arms, legs, and Forehead; and sometimes to the Prima Vertebra, an actual Cantery may be applied with good success. The Sick hereby in some measure recovered, proceed in the Cure according to the use of Practitioners. Note. Clysters are not only convenient before the cutting of a Vein, but also after; at first, by mollifying and allaying fervent heats with things proper to the head, afterwards by forcible expelling them, which if at first be not removed, they must be repeated the oftener, and be so much the more frequent as the Disease is more strong. Platerus Tom. 1. Pag. 47. The Physician therefore in exhibiting Clysters may thus proceed: At first give this gentle Clyster following. ℞. Mallows, Herb Mercury, Sage, Rue, Peneroyal, of each one handful; Root of the flower de Luce fresh ℥ iij; Brancha, flowers of Camomile, Rosemary blossoms, of each one part; Carraway seeds ʒ i; make a decoction, in which dissolve Electu. bened. lavat. ʒ ij; Honey ℥ i; Oil of Bays, of Rue, of each ℥ i; Saltʒ i: make a Clyster. A more strong Clyster, which after the first, or if the Evil be vehement, may be presently given: It is thus, ℞. Root of the flower de Luce fresh, Solomons-seal, * Cyclamen. Showbread, of each ʒ i; Rue, Thyme, Sage, Bayes, Peneroyal, Origan, Calamint, Hyssop, of each one handful; flowers of Staecadoes, Rosemary blossoms, of each one part; Seeds of Cytron, Cumin, of each ʒ ij; Wild Saffron, Bay berries, Iuniper berries, of each ℥ ss; Agarickʒ ij; make a decoction, in which dissolve Hiera Coloquintidaʒ iij; Honey-Anthosateʒ ij; Juice of the Herb Mercury, Beete, of each ℥ i; Bulls-gall ℥ ss, Oil of Rueʒ ij, of Castor ℥ ss, Salt melted ʒ i: make a Clyster. This following is most strong in Apoplexy. ℞. Root of flower de Luce, Pellitory, of each ℥ i, Aron ℥ ss, Helleboreʒ i, Rue, Sage, Thyme, flowers of the lesser Century, Cresses, of each one handful; Seeds of Carraway ℥ ss, of Vrtica, Rue, of each ʒ i, Coloquintida ℥ ss, Rosemary blossoms two parts; make a Decoction, in which dissolve Hiera Coloquintida ℥ ss, Honey ℥ i, Oil of Rue ℥ iij, Castor, Euphorbium, of each ℈ i, Saltʒ i; make a Clyster. Paralusie. In Paralasie, such things as are applied in Cure of the Apoplexy are also useful: Here therefore Mercurius vitae, Clysters, and other purging Medicaments, respecting the Nature of the Disease and constitution of the Patient, may be very profitable. In restoring lost speech, the Apoplectic water is of singular use, especially if impregnated with a like quantity of Turtles blood warm. So Oyl● Am●e sprinkled drop by drop upon the tongue of the Paralytic perfectly restore the speech. Such is water of Lilies of the Valley made with Wine. Also the Essence of Castor extracted with spirit of Wine. Salt of Corals and Pearl, and also of Amber, do wonderfully help. First, to drive out sweat, which from the beginning is needful, (omitting universals before mentioned) of admirable use in the Paralysie is, the powder or magistery of Cinnabar of Antimony, and magistery of Pearls and Corals, or which see above in Sudorificks and Epilepsy. Dose, from Gr. viij to xij or xuj. Sweat is best driven out in a Stove, as in that above described in Diaphoreticks. Among externalls the Essence of green leaves of Tobacco, made with Malmsie Wine, (only by infusion without distillation) is worthy to be praised; especially if presently after sweeting, the members of the Paralytic be long chafed with this Essence, they will easily be resolved and restored. The method of curing the Paralysie for the most part is begun with cutting of a vein, after the injecting of a sharp Clyster; but this is not done unless the Age of the Patient, and habit of the body consent. Than progress should be made to concoct and expel the matter, to which is needful distilled water of Primroses, Sage, Melissa, or Extracts of the same, and Purgatives infused in them, or extracted from them, with addition of two or four drops of Oil of Tartar per Diliquium; and presently the reinss of the back must be anointed with Oil of Camomile alone. Moore speedily and exactly to perform the Cure, proceed after this manner. ℞. Extract of Seamony Gr. iij, flowers of glass of Antimony Gr. ij; these most finely pulverisate mix with ʒ ij or iij of Conserve of Bugloss. Let the sick take this in a morning cum Costodia. If you would have it vomit, give some broth to provoke it; by this means the sick will be purged upward and downward. The two following days let him take some Apozeme or Cephalick opening syrup, with some drops of Spirit of Bohemian-tartar, or in defect thereof ℈ i of Bohemian-tartar Vitriolate. With this said Medicine again purge the Patient, which happily, by reason of its vomitory property, the sick may abhor: Therefore instead of it, infusion of Agarick, with root of black Hellebore pulverisate may be given, with Jalap root, and water of Primroses and Melissa; or let him take a Dose of Extract of Panchymagogon. And again for two days let him use the former Apozeme, or some magisterial appropriate syrup. These Medicaments must be repeated to the 10th day. In the mean while the back must be anointed with Oil of Camomile, with which may be mixed a little Oil of Peter. Than let the sick go into a Stove, and receive the vapour of this following decoction poured upon burning * Stones. Coals, which provokes sweat exceed ing well. ℞. Flowers of Sage, Elder, Bayes, Rosemary, Camomile, Melissa, Stoecados of Arabia; boil these in Wine Vinegar. Let the sick abide in the Stove for one hour, or as long as his strength will permit. Before he go out let him take ʒ ss of Mithridate, with three, four, or five drops of Spirit of Bohemian-tartar, or Mithridate alone. After he is come forth, let the sweat be well dried of with hot linen clotheses, and he laid to rest in bed for half an hour; let his back be anointed with Galbanet of Paracelsus, which is thus made. ℞. Galbanum lb ss, put it in a large Cucurbit, and pour upon it Spirit of Turpentine lb i; digest them in a hot place for eight days, afterwards distil it by a Limbeck in a Cucurbit not too high, until it be dry, which, if desired more fragrant and excellent, rectify with Aromaticks, Nutmegs and Cassia. With this same Balsam all the Paralytic members must be anointed. The Unction being made, boil a root of the greater walwort, and apply it, when boiled to a Pulp like a Cataplasm. The application of the Cataplasm, with the Unction, may be used in the Evening, after the through chase of the affected parts with a cloth, and than moistened with some drops of Spirit of Bohemian-tartar; or the member chafed with clotheses dipped in Spirit of Tartar. This being done, than as abovesaid, anoint the members, and apply the Cataplasm. In the mean time the sick should have for daily use Conserve of Rosemary flowers, of flowers of Sage, Stoecados of Arabia, with Mithridate, Extract or powder of Castor, Confection of Anacardine with a little Solution of Pearls, and Aurum Potabile. In which time slender Diet must be used, and a decocti-of Guaiacum and Hydromel instead of drink. If the Physician would resolve one particular member that needs, he may restore it in the following manner. ℞. Tops of Origan; Oak leaves, Iuniper berries, of each four handfuls, nine Apples of the Fir tree, with common water boil these till they be thick; with these Herbs foment the member till they be cold: Than the moisture being diligently dried of, anoint with this following mixture. ℞. Spirit of Salt, Vitriol, and Turpentine, of each a like quantity, mix them carefully, the Spirit of Turpentine must be put in drop by drop. Repeat this anointing twice a day, and the member will be restored. Also the Patient should often in a day take of these following Rotula's. ℞. Lilies of the Valley, flowers of Lavender, of each ℥ iv, white Sugar ℥ v, boil these to perfection; than remove it from the fire, and add of rectified Amber ℈ i, Extract of Sageʒ ij, or Oil of the same ʒ ss, work them together with a Pestle, and according to Art make Rotula's. It is also very Commodious in the beginning of the Paralysie to make Embrochation with abundance of Oil; also a Bath made of Milk and Oil only, or of Milk mixed with water, or of Water and Oil mixed. Also it is profitable in every Paralysie, for the provoking sweat, either in a Bath or Bed, to exhibit this following powder. ℞. Cinnabar of Antimony, gathered in the neck of the Retort, in distillation of Butter of Antimony, what quantity you will, reduce it to powder, and in a glass Cucurbit calcine it. Theu ℞. Of this Cinnabar thrice sublimate by itself one part. Magistery of Coral and Pearls of each ss a part, Mans-bones burnt two parts; mix them. Dose, ʒ ss in water of Senecio, or Cardu. bened. The Dose must be often repeated. Paralysie with the Colic. For the Cure of this See, Thesibus meis Medico Chymicis disput. 1. Pag. 19 Of which this is the sum; that the Cure must not be long in hand, for in process of time the disease becomes incurable, which without such Elapse might certainly be cured. Vehement Purgatives which disquiet the diseased, must carefully be avoided. The matter offending may be subdued with Extract of Esula, (Senior nigra) in a just Dose. While the matter is daily expelling, (till the success answer the desire) upon an empty stomach give Gr. xx or xxv of Spirit of Bohemian-tartar; and every third day provoke sweeting. A Decoction of Sassafras is very useful; for it helps the Stomach and Intestines, whence comes the beginnings of Maladies. Confortative Rotula's must also be daily given; the members affected, at first chafed with a cloth, afterwards moistened with Spirit of Bohemian-tartar, than anointed thrice a day with Paracelsus his Galbanet above described; after which a walwort root boiled to a pulp in Fountain water, with a cloth must be applied hot to the anointed members, in form of a Cataplasm. The rest commit to Nature. Memory. 1. In restoring lost Memory, especially in the Aged, powder of Trithemius, so called, will much help. See Ruland Cent. 5. Pag. 100 ℞. Mace, Cubeba, Cloves of each ʒ uj, leaves of Sena, Crystals of Bohemian-tartar, Ginger, Ground-pine, of each ʒ v, Root of Calamus Aromat. Gentian, Seeds of Cumin, Mountain Silver, Anise, Ameos, Daucus, Wild Alexander, Spikenard of India, of each ℥ ss, Magistery of Coral and Pearls of each ʒ ij; Reduce them to powder. Dose ʒ i, which must be taken in the first month, morning and evening three hours before meat, in Wine or other convenient Liquor. In the second month only in the mornings. In the third month in the mornings thrice in a week. In the fourth month twice in a week, and so forward, for certain months. 2. In comforting and restoring the Memory, of admirable use is Aqua Magnanimitatis described in the second part of Conradinus His marrow of Distillations. It is more powerful, if Species of Anacardine be extracted with it; of which Essence Gr. iij, iv, v or uj, given once, twice, or thrice in a week in Wine or Lavender water, are exceeding profitable. Note. In Choleric persons, and such as are dry of Constitution, this water must be circumspectly used, for it is a great dryer; therefore may much more safely be used in Melancholy and Phlegmatic persons. 3. Famous is Liquor of Silver to this purpose, of which see above in the Chapt. of Desipiensie. Drowsy Affects. In Drousiness, Caro, Veternus, Comas, Watch, Cataphora, Siphila stricta, that is, night walking; also Incubus, dread, astonishment, with other Vices of the brain, besides these already spoken of, Liquor of Silver above described is most powerful, whose excellency in cases of this kind, cannot sufficiently be commended. Note. In cases of this kind Medicines that provoke sneezing are very necessary; yea, oftentimes it is manifest, that sternutations are provocations to the Cure of the Disease. An Ointment of Oil of Castor with juice of Rue and Fennel, is very profitable. Also ℞. Juice of Parsley and of strong Vinegar a convenient quantity; with powder of Castor make a Plaster, and the head being shaved, apply it thereto. Watch. 1. In immoderate watch I use Lotions for the Feet, but chief this. ℞. Leaves of Willow, Lettuce, Nymphaea, Violets, of each one handful, Camomile, Betony, of each ss an handful, tops of white Poppy without seeds, five, six, or seven; cut the tops very small, boil all in River water. In this decoction first moisten the temples and hands, letting them dry of their own accord; than wash the Feet per 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. It produces most sweet sleep, especially if used for certain days together, in the evening before the sick go to bed. 2. Laudanum Opiate. much profits being inwardly taken in a Dose certain and exquisite: See Opiology. 3. Epithema's are profitable for the head made of seeds of Rosemary, Anise, Fennel and white Poppy boiled in water, and applied to the Forehead and Temples. Lice of the Brain. In Lice of the Brain. 1. Purgations of the brain, partly such as are commonly used (Gr. v. of Pills of Coccium) and partly by Specificks, as Specificum of Paracelsus. 2. Sternutatories' often exhibited upon an empty stomach. 3. The Worms may be killed with Suffumigations of candles made with wax and pulverisate Cinnabar. This fume must be made in a very close room, and the worms will presently dye. Note. In destroying Lice all over the body, and to keep the garments clean, Rulands' Girdle of Sapience is very useful, which is thus; ℞. The black powder of Mercury that remains in the bottom of Spirit of Wine, that hath been used for purification thereof, a convenient quantity, mix it with the pulp of of roasted Apples, that it may be like an Ointment: Than take linen cloth, cut it in two long stripes like a girdle, imbibe these in liquid Extract of Saffron, and dry them. Upon these two spread the Ointment in form of a Plaster, sow them together, those sides which are spread inward, and apply the Girdle to the naked body about the Loins, which must be worn for some time. Vertigo. In Vertigo, after the use of Universals before mentioned, powder of Native Cinnabar is specific, of which Quercetanus makes mention in Lib. Of Affects of the head, about the end. The dung of a Peacock, without any other preparation, save only dried to powder, and exhibited mixed with Sugar. Dose ʒ ss, or ʒ j It is said to Cure the most inveterate Vertigo. In the same Book of Quercetanus. Convulsion. The same things are useful in this, as in the Epilepsy. Jectigation. 1. This is moved first by Vomitories, such as Aqua bened. and Mercur. Vitae. 2. By comforting the stomach, chief with Philosophical spirit of Vitriol. 3. For jectigated and weak members baths are very useful made with Cephalick Herbs (chief which Madder twice radicated) or a Sudatory made with spirit of Wine, which are exceeding helpful. Sometimes to comfort magistery of Coral and Pearls is exhibited. Also the Bezoar-stone and Balsam of Life. Catarrhs. 1. In all Catarrhs and Defluctions, not only to prevent them, but to preserve the head from them, water of wild Betony is very useful, being distilled with Wine, and every day one spoonful taken as long as need is: It is thus made; ℞. Wild Betony when the flower is ripe, gathered in the decrease of the Moon, before Sun rise in the morning; cut them very small, and pour upon them rich White wine, set it for some time in the Sun, after distil it by a Limbeck in Balneo. 2. The following medicinable Wine is of singular use. ℞. Root of Clovesʒ uj, root of Acorum ℥ iv, powder of Elder ss a handful, leaves of Majoran one handful, Wine lb xuj; let it be used instead of ordinary drink. 3. A bag prepared with Amber and spirit of Wine, of which above in the Chap. of Apoplexy. The use of this is of great moment in suffocative Catarrhs. Also made with Ground-pine pulverisate, sprinkled with Oil of Amber. 4. The thin Catarrhs trickling down the inward parts, chief to the breast, are happily prevented by Laudanum Opiate taken just at going to bed. 5. A most excellent Remedy in the Catarrh, is an Amulet made with the root of Virgin Lungwort, which by reason of its own heat flourishes not when it is gathered, therefore it is so called. It must be gathered of a Friday (some say the last Friday in the decrease of the Moon is best) before the Sun be risen, between the 15th of August and 8th of September, in the decrease of the Moon; afterwards dried in a shady place, being first cleansed; Part of which set in Gold and hung about the neck, miraculously preserves the body from all kinds of Catarrhs whatsoever. It is not convenient for women, being worn it hinders Conception, which when removed is again restored. See Dodoneus. The smaller the root, the better. Suffocative Catarrh. Among fluxions, which descend from the head to the lower parts, those which fall upon the breast and heart are most dangerous, yea, sometimes they are so vehement, that the sick falls in a swoon; of whom without delay great Care must be taken. The Physician being called, must first inject a strong Clyster, after which, by reason of abundance of blood a vein must be out: Than a Fume made in the Patient's Chambers sometimes of Mastic, Frankincense, and and Amber, othertimes of Rose- vinegar, being sprinkled upon a fire hot stone. The Head being shaved apply the following Plaster. ℞. Emplastr. contra rupt. ℥ i and ss, Gum Ammoniack ℥ ss, Mastic, Amber, of each ʒ i, Myrtlesʒ ss; Mix these together, and make a round Plaster, which apply to the Suture Coronale. Anoint the Nostrils with Balsam of Amber, and order the sick may sit up in his bed; than give him syrup of Aqua bened. and a little after, Vinegar of Treacle or Squills distilled with the Florentine flower De Luce. ℞. Vinegar of Squills lb i, powder of the root of Florentine flower De Luce ℥ ij; distil them in a Limbeck till they be dry, put a knot of the said root in the neck of the Limbeck. Also ℞. Bole-armenack washed in Rose-water ℈ ij; give this with syrup of dry Roses, and ʒ ss of powder of Diatragacant cold. The following Gargarism must also be used. ℞. Syrup of Poppy, of Diamorron, of each ℥ ij, Wine of pomegranate ℥ ss, Water of Plantain, of Scabious, of each ℥ i, mix them. Than recourse must be had to Apozemes, Syrups, Magisteries and Electuaries to digest the matter; which being digested must be purged out, as well by such things as tend to universal evacuation of the whole body, as by those which free the head from noxious humours. Such are Errhinis, Sternutatories, Apophlegmatismes, Gargarisms. Among these the Roman Nigella is most famous, being subtly powdered and snuffed up the Nostrils from the Palm of the hand with Majoran water; yea, this ofttimes in every distillation of the head by an occult fragrant property yields relief. Things comforting the head, are Electuaries or Conserves of flowers of Rosemary, Stoecades, Roses, or sweet powder of Diamosch, Oximel of Squills, and Oil of Nutmegs mixed, or Rotula's made of the said Species, with Oil of Amber and Sugar dissolved in water of Elder flowers, to which may be added; i or ij of flowers of Sulphur. To prevent the hasty Flux of humours these little balls following may be kept in the mouth in the night, chief between the times of sleep. ℞. Sp●kenardʒ i, Mastickʒ ij, Sugar ℥ ij; with syrup of dry Roses make small balls like Lupins. Outwardly may be applied to the head Bags or Caps, in which may be sewed or quilted such things as corroborated the head, and dry the matter; A● thus: ℞. Flowers of Melissa, Majoran, Betony, tops of Origan, of each ss a handful; Nutmegs, Cloves, Benzoin, of each ʒ iij; Saffron, Mace, of each ʒ i and ss, Frankincense, Mastic, of each ʒ iij, Read roses two parts; reduce them to a gross powder; quilt them up in read silk, and make a Cap. But if the sick refuse this medicament, rub his head on the fore part with powder of Mastic, Frankincense, Amber, and Gallia moschata. Take of the cloth that covers the head, perfume it often, and put it on again. Or ℞. Mastic, Olibanum, of each ʒ ij; Thyme, Benzoins, of each ʒ i, Amberʒ ss, Tachamahac enough to encorporate them. Make Trochus' for perfume. The Nostrils must be anointed with Apoplectic Balsam; and here also odoriferous Apples are good. If by the aforesaid Medicaments the Catarrh be not removed, than raise blisters in the fore part of the head (the hair being shaved of) break the blisters, and keep them open for one or two days at length heal them up; not neglecting in the mean time other Medicines tending to extirpation of the Catarrh. Some apply a hot plate of Iron, or potential Cautery, to the fore part of the head, as far on the head as may be reached with open hand, by applying the end of the thumb to the extremity of the Nose, from thence as far above the forehead as the extremity of the middle finger will reach. Affects of the Eyes Equinting. Swinting newly taken (for that which is of long continuance is uncureable) in Children may be corrected, if to the face be applied a vizard bored full of holes in the place of the eyes, that through them the Patient may dart forth his visive rays: By the well placing them holes, and the rays conforming themselves thereto, the eyes are reduced to a perfect sight: Accurately to perform this, great care and diligence must be used. Paralysie of the Eye. Paralysie of the Eye seldom happens without a resolution of other parts; If it be alone it is hardly curable; if in other parts also as in Hemiplexia, it may be cured by the same means as are appointed in other Paralysie. Imbecility and dimness of the sight. 1. For Imbecility and dimness of sight, and to comfort the visive spirits, and rectify the brain and humours thereof, (omitting generals before named) eye-bright is wonderful efficacious if rightly prepared; Vulgarly 'tis used infused in Wine, mixed with daily Food, in Conserves, and other forms: The Essence of it Chemically extracted is more excellent. Dose, Gr. ij, iij, iv or u Also salt of the same by frequent Solutions and Coagulations brought to a perfect purity, especially if the ashes with a like quantity of Sulphur from the beginning shall be calcined without fire, that is, without running in flux in the Crucible, and afterwards mixed for use with Table Salt, is excellently helpful in this Case. There may be also made a most excellent Arcanum of Eye-bright, for recovering lost sight. Dose, from Gr. ij to v; Hence it is truly called Augentrost. 2. Also an efficacious water is made after this manner. ℞. Leaves of Eye-bright, Rue, Vervein, Fennel, of each one handful; tops of Rosemary, Sage, Rose flowers, of each one part, Iuniper berries ℥ i, Cassia Lignea ℥ ss, Lign. Aloesʒ ss, seeds of Fennelʒ ij, Mountain Silerʒ i, Rueʒ ss; Infuse these with lb uj of Malmsie Wine, digest them for fifteen days, than distil them: Of this ss a spoonful, or one spoonful taken in a morning fasting, exceeding comforts the sight. Externalls. 1. Ocular water made of white Vitriol in this manner. ℞. Of the Stone Sciffilis Siferstein broken to pieces lb ss, of clear fountain water, or, which is better, rain-water lb iv, of white Vitriol ℥ i, ʒ uj at most. Let them boil in an Earthen pot, and in boiling diligently take of the scum very clean, afterwards filter it, and in a vessel well closed keep it for use; Every day, morning and evening drop some drops into the Eyes. Also externally in the * Adisease in the Chrystaline humour. Glancoma, distilled water of Galls of Fish, chief of the Pike-fish, is wonderfully commended; See below in the Haw, cloudiness and Pterygium of the Eyes. Divulsion and ruption of the Ball of the Eye. In divulsion and ruption of the Ball, also of the Cornea, the water which is made of whites of Eggs, is of singular use. Also the water made of Crabs and Selandine. See Crollius notes, etc. Whiteness and Cloudiness. In the white spot, and cloudiness of the eyes, beside things commonly used, the fat of a Weasels liver (Germ. Quapen, Aalranpen) is famously efficatious; wash it in Wine, and place it so in a glass, as it may neither touch the bottom nor sides of the glass; close the glass exceeding well, and set it in the Sun for some time, and the liver will almost all be converted to a yellow fatness, which take and keep for use. The use is only external by anointing the Eyelids, at going to bed. It will more strongly operate, if sometimes in food be taken powder of the lesser Carduus of the Meadows Heidetistel. Swell. In swell of the Eyes, water of white Vitriol is excellent. Sores of the eyes. In sores of the Eyes arising from * Swell. Phlyctena's, the water of whites of Eggs is very good: See below of the Haw. Carcinoma. In Cancers of the Eyes nothing is better than powder of skins in the eggs that included the Chickens, being only blown into the Eyes. Other things may be done as in the Cancer. Epiphora. In dropping or inflammation of the Eyes, after purging the head and other necessary aversions, a Periapton made of the simple root of Mallows is excellent. The root must be gathered precisely when the Sun is in Scorpio, at the rising of the Sun; it must be digged underneath so as the root may be first bore, afterwards pluck up the whole Plant; apply the root tied close to the nape of the neck. Opthalmia. In inflammation I use to apply to the nape of the neck (with other such like) flower of Rocket, sewed in a bag boiled in Wine; This I also apply hot to the Region of the Eye. It wonderfully draws from the Eyes to the nape of the neck, where it is convenient to raise blisters, and for some time keep them open, which may be so kept with Colewort or Ivy leaves laid upon them: Afterwards with pulp of Quince seeds extracted with Plantain water, they may be cured. The Eye must be fomented with Breast milk, or Opium dissolved in Rose-water. Afterwards I use externally to apply to the Eye, a bag filled with Camomile flowers. In inflammation, and other Diseases of the Eyes, the water made of the blue Flowers of Succory is a most rare secret; it is thus made: Gather the Flowers of Succory when Sol enters Leo, put them fresh into a glass, and as much as you may crowd them in, than stop the glass with a cork or bladder five times doubled, and cover it well round about with kneaded dough, such as bread is made of, that it may be three or four inches thick. Than set it in an Oven like otherbread, but you must be careful to set it upon some little lath or slelf in the Oven, that the glass be not broke, and for the stronger boiling of it, leave it till the bread be drawn: Than if this Masle be well boiled, take out the matter, and express it, and you shall found the flowers converted to a read and oily water: This distil by a Limbeck in Balneo, (unless it be distilled it will not keep) and twice a day, in the morning and at night going to bed, only anoint the Eyelids externally in all affects of the eyes, as White Spots, Haws, Cloudiness, Pin and Webb, Dimness, yea, blindness itself, by this Medicine miraculously are cured. Pain of the Eyes. In dolours of the Eyes, leaves of Tobacco may be applied; Opiate here must externally be avoided, internally they may be given. Imposthume of the Eyelids. In Imposthume of the Eyelid, Barley chewed fasting is applied. Falling down of the Eye. In falling down of the Eye (as also of the fundament) ℞. Scarabs that breed in horse-dung, mortify them in a glass well closed, and dry them in the Sun; make a most fine powder, which keep for use. After the parts are mollified gently sprinkle on some of the powder, and re-place the Eye dexterously: See below in the falling of the Fundament. Tears. In tears, ℞. Rinds of Pemgranateʒ iij or ℥ ss; the stone Haematitisʒ i, or ʒ i & ss; boil the rinds in Rose-water, and strain them often, in which when strained dissolve the stone, first ground to powder on a Marble: This Composition must be applied to the eyes in all sanguinary Fluxes. Some apply a bag with Camomile flowers: See Platerus. Fistula of the Eyes. For the Fistula of the Eye. ℞. Sulphur vivae, most strong Vinegar, Alum, Salt, of each ℥ i; of Sorrel root sharp and fresh ℥ ss; make an Unguent. Wheals and blemishes of the Eyes. For Phlyctena's, Wheals and Blemishes; ℞. The Gall of Geese, Hens and Fish, add to them a little honey, make an Ointment, with which anoint the Eyes. Haw, Cloudiness and Pterygium of the Eyes. To the Haw, Cloudiness and Pterygium is happily applied the Specific of the Pike-fish, thus made; ℞. Of the Galls of the Pike-fish what quantity you please, distil them in a Cucurbit to a thick substance, in the distilled liquor dissolve some Camphire, and keep it for use. The remaining thick substance extract with spirit of Wine, and again by distillation separate the spirit of Wine from the Extract; Of which Extract and the water of Saturn, of each Gr. j dissolve in three or four drops of the former water, and with a feather morning and evening suppling the eye, and you will found good success. Another water prepared with whites of Eggs, is very powerful, and of excellent use to consolidate all kinds of wounds without any sear. Boil a convenient number of Eggs till they be hard, than cut them every one just in the middle, and take out the yolks of them all; than cut the whites of some of these very small like to a pulp, with which fill up the Caverns of the other Eggs, than joining the parts fitly together, tie them with thread, and hung them precisely in the middle of a Cucurbit, so as the sides touch them not; place this in Balneo and boil them, with the Cucurbit well stopped, and you will see the whites that were cut, by little and little distil into a Liquor, which must be very carefully gathered from the bottom of the Cucurbit, (for it will be very little.) To all green wounds of the Eyes apply this often with a feather. Also have regard to other things which may defend the Eyes from external inflammations. There is no doubt but all wounds of the Eyes though violently impressed, may be cured without loss of the sight, if so be the solution appear to continued, and the Crystalline humour with the Membranes be not hurt. Inflammation of the Eyes. For Inflammation, pain and dropping of the Eyes. ℞. Water of Roses, Eye-bright, Vervein, of each ℥ ss Tutia prepared ʒ j Mother of Pearl most finely powdered ʒ ij. Mix these; especially in the time of use mix them very well, and instill a little into the Eye, also moisten rags with this mixture and apply outwardly. In the beginning, if the Opthalmy arise from a hot cause, or from gross and windy spirits, after evacuation by a Clyster or gentle purge, cut a vein, or apply Cuppinglasses to the shoulders. The following day care must be taken speedily to evacuate the body with Pills of Coccia, and the specific of the Pike may here be used. Also a Collyrium must be injected into the Eyes, made only of breast-milk mixed with Plantain water, and a little Saffron, for this repels the humours from the Eyes; but before the injecting this, it is convenient to wash the Eyes with a decoction of Fenu-greek, or apply an Apple roasted in embers with a little Fennell, in form of a Cataplasm. The Lotion and application of the Cataplasm, and the before named Collyrium, must be repeated often. Than proceed to other Collyriums and Opthalmicks. If the Affect return by intervals, the Patient must be purged with sublimate Mercury, sometimes with that which is sublimed with Sol. Than cut a vein, and adhibit the following Opthalmicks. Also to the hinder part of the head a Seton or Cautery must be applied, or an Issue made in the Arm; for this mightily draws the humour from the head and eyes, and preserves from Opthalmy. But if the Hypochima appear at first (viz. if the suffusion be strong and fixed, it is cured only by the help of an Ocular Chirurgeon) unless the pain of the head be great, a vein must not be cut, lest the brain be too much cooled, and the matter more violently fall down and overflow the eyes: But the matter must rather be digested and expelled, the head and sight comforted, and great care taken to prevent the ascent of vapours from the ventricle to the head; therefore after meat Powders must be appointed, made of Consection of Fennel seeds, and tops of Eye-bright, or Tablets made of Oil of Fenn● and Eye-bright water, or Extract of the same: And if necessity require, apply a Cautery to the hinder part of the head, or raise blisters, which must be kept open at lest six Months. Than use the following Collyriums, before the injecting of which, it will be convenient to foment the Eyes with this following bag steeped in warm water. ℞. Faenugreek washed in cold water ℥ i and ss. Seeds of Linum, ℥ ss. Mallows, Althaea, of each ʒ ij. Grinned these small, and sew them up in a sine linen bag. Collyriums' proper to be injected, are water of Honey of Eye-bright, Rorella-Selandine, Valerian, Fennel; the juice of the said Herbs by itself well cleansed may be used, or mixed with a little Rose-water in breast milk: With decoction of Faenugreek make a white Collyrium, adding Saffron and prepared Tutia. If Erosion, or a wound follow, and the Patient be astonished, or rather the sight much darkened; this following Opthalmick admirably restores the sight almost quite lost, and glutinates the wounds of the eyes in the space of twenty four hours: It is thus; ℞. Juice of the Flowers and Leaves of Selandine a good quantity, digest it in Balneo that it may purge of its own accord, and all its Impurities be precipited. Than in the month of June the Sun and Moon being in Cancer, ℞. Twenty Crabs of the River, cut of their Extremes, as hard feet, and crusty tails, bruise them in a Mortar, that the juice may be expressed, which when expressed mix with the aforesaid purified juice of Selandine, distil it in Balneo, and keep it for use. At the same time ℞. another living Crab whole, no part of it cut of, put it in an Earthen pot, and dry it in an Oven till it be fit to beaten, than reduce it to a most fine powder, and exactly searse it. Of this powder instill into the wound of the Eye a very small quantity, very carefully through a quill, leaving it so for twenty four hours after which time, often inject into the eyes the same water above named alone, without any of the said powder, washing and purging out all its purulency, which at length will appear to be little, or none at all, and the wished end will certainly follow. Redness of the Eyes. For the heat and redness of the Eyes with pain, ℞. Fresh butter nine times washed in Rose-water ℥ ss, Turia prepared ʒ i, Camphireʒ ss; mix these, and keep it for use: Of this mixture put a little into the Eye. For inflammation and redness in the Eyes, as also read pimples in the face, dissolve Sugar of Saturn in an equal quantity of Eye-bright and Rose-water, adding a little Tutia prepared. For dimness, redness, tears, and almost all Diseases of the Eyes, this following Ophthalmick water of Crollius is excellent. ℞. White Wine not adulterated: Rose-water, of each ʒ ij. White Sugar Candied. Purified Vitriol, of each ℈ iv. Mix them. Afterwards with this water, upon a stone grinned a little Ginger till it be throughly incorporated with the water, and perfectly dissolved; this being done, filter it through brown paper. Than in two spoonfuls of Spirit of Wine, dissolve ʒ i of Camphire first beaten to powder; mix the solution with the former water and keep it for use, which is profitable in every Vice of the Eyes. Dose, one or two drops often injected. * The skin of the Eye hurt by a str●ke. Hyposphagma. For Hyposphagina of the Eyes, ℞. Tops of Hyssop boiled in common water, and applied hot in a cloth or bag to the Eyes. Also root of Solomon's Seal beaten soft, and applied in form of a Cataplasm, to the Eye and round about. Some take the blood of the wings of young Pigeons expressed, and put it warm into the Eye. To take away the bloodshot, it is profitable when the Patient goes to bed, to apply an Egg boiled hard and cut in the middle to the eye very warm, and this kept on all night. Affects of the Ears. * Inflammation of blood. Phlegmone and Ulcer. The internal Phlegmone of the Ears is cured winh Repellatives, but the Ulcer with ripening medicaments. Flux of the Ears. In the perpetual flowing of filth from the Ears, Boys Urine distilled is commended, some drops, not exceeding ten, being put into the Ears in a morning fasting, and there kept for some time. Afterwards by bowing down the head they may be let out; this must be continued for some time. In this Case purgations of the head are necessary, either with common medicaments, or Pills in such cases usual, or else with Vegetable Panchymagogon. Also Specificum purgans of Paracelsus; and a decoction of Guaiacum instead of drink. In Children, who by reason of abundance of moisture, are obnoxious to this Disease, there needs no great haste to effect the Cure; for oftentimes as they increase in Age, the distemper decreases, till it be wholly go: I had an Example of this in the Daughter of Kaidius. Worms in the Ears. In Worms of the Ears, both to kill and expel them, as also in like manner of the brain and nostrils, singularly useful is an ointment made of Capons-grease and Oil of Corylum, mixed with a very little precipitate Mercury or Mercur. dulcis (but Gr. ij, lest an Escara be made) and put into the Ears with Cotton or Bombace. Pains of the Ears. In dolours of the Ears, leaves of Tobacco-green, or dry, if afterwards moistened, are wondered profitable. Ringing in the Ears. For the Ringing in the Ears, Vapour of Wormwood and Vervein in milk is very commodious. Thus, ℞. Crude Wormwood one handful, boil it in Cow's ●lk, than through a tunnel that may fitly close the mouth of the Pot that holds the Concoction, let the vapour thereof ascend hot into the ear, afterwards wipe and cleanse the ear, and put into it some Cotton, that hath lain for some time before in Musk; for Musk is a friend to the head, chief in men, but in women it is lesle safe to be used. Sounding noise and hissing in the Ears. In ringing, sounding, noise and hissing in the Ears, very profitable is bread not too much baked, taken hot out of the Oven, and the under-crust steeped in good Spirit of Wine, and applied hot to the Ear, that the vapour may be received in; putting between the ear and the bread, a thick ring of wood, or other such like, to prevent burning of the part. Note. The cure must be continued till the grief be abated. Sternutatories, with many things before mentioned, may here in this case be profitably used. Hardness or difficulty of hearing. In difficulty of hearing and fluctuation, if not by the former Medicines cured, inject two or three drops of Oil of bitter Almonds, which retained for some time let out; Oil of Iuniper must not in this case be used. After the use of other things, a Fomentation is beneficial, especially if made with such things as corroborated the head; such are a decoction of Wormwood and Verveine in milk, Hot bread with Spirit of Wine; or if the affect be little, without Spirit of Wine, applied outwardly as aforesaid. If there be no abatement. ℞. A Radish root, of which make a small suppository aptly shaped, and for certain days macerated in Spirit of Wine; afterwards overwarm Liquor put it into the Ear. If this means help not, take the same suppository, macerate it in distilled Oil of Fennel, and use it as before. Oil of caraways is often used, being instilled into the ear, and anointed behind the ear. Deafness. In deafness and ringing in the ears, these things following are very useful, as juice of Radish, fat of a Mole, fat of an Eale, Oil of bitter Almonds, fat of a Serpent, the juice of a roasted Onion expressed and imbibed in Spirit of Wine. Also ℞. a great read Onion, in the middle make a hole, which fill with Oil of Rue, adding powder of Cypress, Bay berries, Anise, Cumin, of each ʒ i, Castor pulverisate ʒ ss: Boil all these over a fire of coals, than express them, boil them again, and express; put this in a glass, and morning and evening instill some drops into the ears, stop them with Cotton that hath lain in musk. In deafness, not removed by the former medicaments, wonderful operative is the essence of Man's gall extracted with Spirit of Wine (this dures long) and applied with a Radish Suppository moistened in it. The Gall of a Partridge by his innate property in this case is excellent, if mixed with a like quantity of Oil of white Amber, and drop by drop injected into the ear: Dose, three, four, or more drops. This must be repeated certain times. Imposthumation. In Impostumation, fetid Oil of Guaiacum or Tartar is helpful; If there be Ulceration, mollify the part, which being done, and the Ulcer broke, sprinkle on some powder of Mint, and wash it often with Mint-water, applying some convenient Plaster thereto, as Plaster of Diasulphur. Affects of the Nostrils. * A stinking Disease in the Nose. Ozaena. In Ozaena, and other stinking Ulcers, omitting what is before mentioned, mundefying things are first necessary, afterwards such as consolidate. Such as mundesie are abstergent waters, as Alum water without Spirits, distilled in an Earthen Cucurbit by a Limbeck in Sand; and Plantain water with a little Merour. dulcis dissolved in it, and such like. Excellent is the green water made with Arsenic, which with others, Platerus applies to the Cure of this Disease: It is thus made; ℞. Verdegreaseʒ i, Arsenickʒ i & ss; grinned them together very well, and in ℥ iv of white Wine, boil it till half be consumed; when it is cold, add of Rose-water and Nightshade, of each ℥ ij. Hartmane's green water. Moore excellent is another green water used by me, which not only in Ozaenaes', but in all fetid Ulcers of the Nostrils, Palate, Wula, Gums and Tongue, doth wonderfully help. It is thus made: ℞. Honey of Roses ℥ ij. Sulphur Viu. Crude Alum, Verdegrease, of each ℥ j Album Graecum, Savine Leaves, of each ʒ ss Leaves of Elderʒ j Leaves of St. Johns-wort, Rosemary, Rue, Plantain, Sage, Peneroyal, of each ss a handful. Boil these in lb ij of Wine and Water, till it be wasted the quantity of an inch; (in Ulcerations, of Children, water of Tobacco must be mixed with a like quantity of water of Nightshade, otherwise it will be too sharp.) Note. The Verdegrease must not be boiled with the other ingredients, but added at last when the matter is cooled; than filter it, and keep it for use: One spoonful of this must be warmed over a candle, and with a small pencil or feather dipped therein, the ulcerated place touched or anointed. In fetid Ulcers of the Palate, Jaws or Wula this water must be applied with Flax to the parts affected: It doth not only cleanse, but also consolidates the Ulcers of the Jaws and Palate arising from Lues-Venerea. It is admirably efficacious in the Scurvy of the mouth; (it is commonly applied with Bombace of Flax, lest in the night, by reason of the Verdegrease it should be swallowed.) For a Gargarism use a decoction of Betony and Honey in common water, or a decoction of Savine in Wine is of great use. There are other healing Medicaments besides the Green water, which powerfully consolidate, chief in Ozaena's. 1. Most Excellent is that prescribed by Rondoletius in Lib. de Ozaenis. ℞. Pure Landanum, Hypocistis, Mastich, Myrrh, of each ʒ ij. Read Storax, Calamita, Bark of Frankincense, Sandarach, Arsenic, of each ʒijs. Rondoletius saith ʒ iij, though improperly. With Turpentine make Trochus', with which perfume the Chamber morning and evening. It is very good also to made Candles with it, (read wax mixed therewith is better by reason of the Cinnabar contained in it) and in a close place let the sick take the fume proceeding from the lighted Candles. 2. A decoction of Myrrh and Olibanum, of each ʒ i & ss; in Wine and Vinegar, of each lb ij, set for some time in infusion; and this often apply●d hot. Burning sores of the Nostrils. In burning sores of the Nostrils, the same things are efficacious, as are used in other such like Maladies. Menstruum Virgins is a specific, being dissolved in distilled Vinegar of Roses, and applied hot in fiery sores, especially if at the same time sweated be provoked. Cancrous humours of the Nostrils. Cancrous humours in the Nose are cured as other Cancers, only ulcerated Cancers are here to be understood. Those which without pain or ulcerating cannot be touched, are admirably healed with water of Arsenic made after this manner. ℞. White Arsenic, Salt Nitre purified, of each a sufficient quantity, put them together in a small covered Pot, set them in the midst of an open fire, that at length all may be dissolved: (Note, the fume must studiously be avoided, and therefore this operation must be made in some low close place) when all is cold, the Arsenic will be most white. This operation must be repeated the second and third time with a like quantity of Salt Nitre. Of this Arsenic in a (cold) moist place make an Oil per Diliquium. Dissolve as much of this Oil in water of Plantain or Peaches as will tender it savoury to the taste. * A preternatural Tumour. Polypus. Omitting what hath been already mentioned; in preternatural Tumours of this kind, most excellent are the suppositories made of Gentian roots, and moistened with this following Unguent. ℞. Of Goose grease what quantity you please, leaves of Mallows, root of Althaea, of each a sufficient quantity, boil them together, and express them through a linen cloth, and make an Ointment. Or, ℞. Fresh butter, Capon's grease, Oil Olive, of these what quantity you please, add to them a little wax; make the unguent. In either of these Ointments, add precipitate Mercury, or Arcanum Corallinum, or else Gr. v of Mercu. vitae in ℥ ss of the Unguent, or more, (viz.) from ℈ ss to ℈ j This Ointment being prepared, anoint the suppositories made of Gentian roots, and put them up the Nostrils, if any cavity do yet remain; if not, than anoint the propending Polypus often, and this continued till it be wholly removed. The stink of the Nostrils. The constant stink of the Nostrils is dissicultly Cured; It ariseth from some Imposthumation or putrefaction in the Sense of smelling itself, or in the grissle of the Nose. Smelling lost. In lost smelling the Extract of Majoran is a specisick remedy, if taken 〈◊〉 days together, in the morning fasting, and long after Supper in the Evening; Dose 〈◊〉, or ℈ i; Also Balsom of Majoram made according to Art, and mixed with the Extract, or by itself Gr. uj or viij in Wine often, or else the Oil of Majoran, which may sometimes be taken * 〈◊〉 not exceeding Gr. iv. not exceeding Gr. iv; this wholly takes away the defect. Also sternutations are convenient, chief when the defect ariseth from obstructions in the grissle of the Nose. * The distillation from the head to the Nose Coryza. In Coryza see as above in the Catarrh. Here also Gum anima, or Oil of the same, made into a fume upon coals, is of singular use. Also Tobacco sprinkled with some drops of Oil of Anise, and taken in the usual manner. * Haemorthagta. Constant bleeding at the Nose. The bleeding of the Nostrils is helped with the green juice of † Yarrow. Milfoile expressed, (the powder is lesle efficacious;) also the * Slender slender leaves thereof (though not so forcible) gently bound with a Rowler to the jugular veins. See P. Bierus in Chap. de Polipo. To stop this Flux of blood many things may be applied. 1. The hairs growing under the belly of an Hare made into a same, or the extremities of the tail burnt for fume. Xenia Paracelsi. 2. The powder of a dried Toad snuffed up the Nostrils, or applied with clotheses, stops the bleeding at the Nose; or else whole and tied under the Arm-hole, is alike efficacious. 3. Flowers of the lesser * Con●lida Minor. Bellis held for some time in the Patient's hand stops the blood. These flowers by a wondered property dissolve and expel the coagulated putrified blood from the veins, if taken inwardly in food, and also outwardly applied to the extremities of the fingers under the nails. 4. Stalks of Melanthium held in the Patient's hand, or born about him, have the like Effect in stopping blood. 5. Laudanum Opiate. either inwardly taken, or outwardly put up the Nostrils in little Pills. 6. A Silver Plate (or Dollar) strongly bound between the eyebrows presently helps. 7. This Following Extract of Crocus Martis stops the blood, if four drops be exhibited with Plantain water. ℞. Of filing of Iron ℥ i; pour on by degrees from ℥ iv to viij of Aqua Fortis; digest them all night in hot embers or sand, than abstract the Aqua Fortis by a Limbeck till it be dry; upon this remaining powder, pour on spirit of Wine till it cover the powder two fingers; digest the whole until it begin to be read; than separate it from the feces, and in Baln. or ashes distil it to the consistency of Oil. A Hare taken in March and dried to powder, and the powder put into the Nose or Wound, will stop the violent issue of blood. Haemorragia Critica. The Critical flowing of blood from the Nose, unless subdued by the abun● of strength, cannot be prevented; yet the Disease taken in its beginning 〈◊〉 be helped: Wherhfore it is necessary the Physician betake himself to such things as ●vert the blood to other parts of the body; and if the symptoms allow, 〈◊〉 the external vein of the A●, not taking away too much blood at one tin●, out at several times he may according to discretion, always allowing an hours respite for increase of strength. Great Cupping glasses must be applied to the Hypochondriac, and between the shoulders. The Patient must avoid all sharp and hot things: He may drink Wine of Pomegranates allayed with Aqua Chalybeata, and thick juice of read Gooseberries; such things he may take between while: Also let him use cooling syrups, as Quercetanus his syrup of Corals, allayed with water of Succory, Endive, Purslane and Nymphea, with a ʒ, i or ij of Salt Prunella added thereto. Also water è Typhis Cervorum, Terra sigillata, Bole-armenack, with spices of 〈◊〉 Santalum-diatrion in form of a Conserve, or water of Mother wort with Consection of Hyacinth, in form of a Bolus with Conserves. Epithema's must be externally applied to the Liver, made of water of Endive, Succory, Roses, Nymphea, with flowers of read Roses, Sanders, and Camphire added thereto; also feeds of Purslane, Sorrel, Succory: and a little Vinegar. The next morning purge the Sick with the infusion of Rhubarb, with solutive syrup of Roses, or of Succory with Rhubarb. Astringent and cooling Medicines must be applied to the Forchead and Temples. First, make a Cataplasm with Bole-armenack, sanguis Dracon●s made up with the white of an Egg; than put up a suppository of Gr. uj or x made with bread, or make two Pills of Laudanum, and put them up each Nostril. Else put into the Nostrils Asses or Swine's dung dissolved in Vinegar of Roses; this hath been often proved by the odour alone to stop the blood: Some mix it with water of Roses and Camphire, and sew it in a bag to smell to. Linen clotheses madefied in the water of Frog Spawn, wherein some Camphire and Sugar of Saturn hath been dissolved, must be applied to the neck upon the jugular veins. The same water may profitably be used in Epithema's to the Liver and Testicles, which with linen clotheses imbibed in Rose-vinegar, and * Afterwards moistened. madefied with the abovesaid water of Frog spawn may be applied: Yea, it is very commodious to wash the Face and Nostrils with the said water, because it coagulates the blood; also it may be profitably applied in all violent Defluxions of blood in wounds. See Crollius in his Notes. Diseases of the Face and Mouth. Redness of the Face. In redness of the Face, respect must be had to the Liver, from the intemperance of which, all preternatural redness is want to proceed: Therefore omitting what is before treated of, a root of Succory with the whole Plant, being infused, and the infusion used for some time, corrects the Liver. The same virtue is in other Plants. Afterwards proceed to things proper for the part affected; As ℞. Of Mastic, white Frankincense and Camphire, of each a like quantity, dissolve them with Spirit of Wine, with which wash the Face morning and evening for two or three months; and for certain months, once or twice a month make scarification in the lower part of the Ear: Also for certain months the Face must be anointed with the Unguent of Ceruse camphorate, and sometimes washed with a Lixivium made of Coleworts burnt to ashes, and quickly after the redness will be removed; of which see more in Weckers Antidotes. Wheals of the Face. In weals of the Face the same things are good, but more excellent is the Mensiruum (of a Maid or other young woman of a good constitution) dissolved in hot water, with which, if for certain days in the evening at going to bed the Face be washed, than of its own accord the parts affected will be dry, the wheals fall of, and the Face recovering a new skin be free from redness. For the removing wheals and morphew all over the Face, admirably efficacicious is the Oil of Toads, which is made after this manner; ℞. Three or four living Toads (these are proper by reason of the signature of blemishes in Toads) boil them for a whole hour in lb ij of Oil- Olive, than strain it: With this Oil anoint the Face once a day for certain days, after a few days the wheals will fall of, and the morphew be cured. This Oil of all other is most powerfuly, therefore in this case, when other things are of little use, recourse must be had to this. Small Pox, Measles, or other spots. In such like blemishes there is nothing better than to anoint the Face with Oil of Bayberries often. Blemishes by a stroke, as black and blue. To blemishes of this kind, raw beef applied is very profitable; so likewise thick brown paper applied with spittle will heal the part affected in few hours. Pimples. Pimples are happily cured with Oil of wax, mixed with a like quantity of Oil of Bohemian-tartar made per diliquium; the Pimples being anointed therewith. Ringworms and Tetters. Ringworms, Tetters, and other such like Diseases of the Face are cured after the same manner. Warts. Warts of the Face are taken away, as in other parts of the Body. * Cramp. Spasmus Cynicus. The Cramp of the Face is cured as the common Cramp. Paralysie of the Lips. Paralysie of the Lips is cured as the other Paralysie; of which see above. The clefts of the Lips. In curing clefts of the Lips, very efficacious is the fatness that fries out of wooden spoons that have long been used, when held to a good fire; with this fatness anoint the clefts, and they will be cured. Benummedness of the Teeth. In benummedness of the teeth, rub the numbed Teeth with Salt, or let the Patient chew a woollen or hairy cloth. Blackness of the Teeth. To prevent the blackness of Teeth; eating of vinegar and meat or broths very hot, must carefully be avoided. Also the growing scurf, and impurities of the Teeth are often removed by washing the mouth with salt water or wine after meat. The blackness, and foul discolouration of the Teeth may commodiously be removed after this manner. ℞. Fountain water what quantity you will, add spirit of Vitriol, or water or spirit of Alum, so as it be not too tart; with this Lavament daily morning and evening rub the teeth very well with a woollen cloth; than chafe them with Magistery of Corals, or the following powder. ℞. Mandibles of the Pike-fish, white Coral, Burned Hartshorn, burnt Abum, Root of the flower de Luce, of each ℥ ss, Salt-gemʒ i, mix these, and make a powder. The blackness of tongue and teeth by eating Cherries or Myrtles is presently removed, with the perfume of sulphurous Candles; but to prevent the noxious fume, the jaws must be kept shut. Looseness of the Teeth. The mobility of the Teeth is perfectly cured by this Specisick. ℞. Acorn●ʒ i, Gallsʒ ss, burnt Alum, Acaoia, of each ʒ ss, leaves of red Roses half 〈◊〉 handful; boil these with lb ij of read wine, till it be wasted an inch or more than strain it, and keep for use. With this decoction daily wash the teeth often, and they will be again fixed and immovable. Toothache. The Toothache arising from what cause soever, is by a certain Specific propriety Cured with a Sorrel root, dried and applied to the aching Tooth. I use to gather it in the Spring before it buds, which is best. The Burr root (somewhat more slowly) will perform the fame; these take away the pain, and extract the superfluous humour very much. If the dolours proceed from distillations, a decoction of the greater Vrtica (some mix it with a little grated Nutmeg, Sassron, and burnt Wine, with a like quantity of Vinegar) taken very hot in the mouth, and kept for some time to the part assected, doth wonderfully extract the peccant humours: In the beginning it seems to augment the pain, but a little after it mitigates and fully removes. Of like virtue is a decoction of Guaicum made with wine and water. In the same case (chief in distillations) a decoction of wild Betony is excellent; or the mouth may profitably be gargled with both these decoctions. Hollow aching Teeth. In hollow Teeth that ache, or in the pains of Teeth without hollowness, Oil of Cloves is of singular use, if in ʒ i of this ℈ ss of Camphire be dissolved; and of this composition one or two drops taken, and with Cotton (that hath lain among Musk) be put into the hollowness, or otherwise applied to the aching tooth, takes away all pain. Also Laudanum Opiate in Pills, either put into the hollowness, or the teeth anointed therewith, or else dissolved with Unguent of Alabaster (Gr. i of Laudanum to ʒ i of the Unguent) and externally applied by anointing. Also a Plaster of Mastic and Wax may here be used. Worn or wasted Teeth. Teeth corroded and wasted are often times dolorous, which are cured by a suffumigation of Henbane, through a Pipe conveyed to the teeth. Rotten Teeth. Rotten teeth will more easily come forth, if you touch them often with your fingers, first rubbed in the powder that is made of water Lizards bowelled and calcined in an Oven. The Lizards are taken in April and May. Also if a tooth be taken out of the jaw of a dead man, and the root thereof be often applied to the rotten tooth, it will 'cause it to fall out in few days by piece-meals. In the difficult breeding of teeth in Children, the jaws must often be anointed with fresh butter, and they will more easily come forth. But if by the former means they are not seen to come forth, and necessity urge; 〈◊〉 The blood warm from the comb of a Cock, and with your singer anoint the Gums, once or twice at most, and the teeth without difficulty or other accidents, will come forth in a short time. Flesh growing about the Gums. In flesh growing about the Gum, it is best to make incision with a proper instrument; than let the mouth be gargled with a Gargarism of Myrrh and Salt. Laxity, Putrefaction, and eating of the Gums. In Laxity, Putrefaction, and Erosion of the Gums, Aquilegia by a certain propriety yields relief; It may be compounded thus: ℞. Powder of leaves of Aquilegia, Sage, Mint, Crisp, Nutmegs, of each ℥ ss, burnt Alum ℥ i, Purified honey ℥ iv; set the honey over the fire, boil it a little and scum it; than while it is warm, pour on the aforesaid powders leisurely, mix it well, and keep it for use: With this Ointment anoint the Gums twice a day; (Note well, a decoction of the tops of Madder in this case is also useful.) When the Patient is ready to eat, let him wash his mouth with water of Prunella, or the infusion of water Cresses in Wine, chief in the Scurvy. Mundification of putrified Gums. To cleanse the Gums when putrified, of excellent use is the green water by me compounded, of which see above in the Affects of the Nostrils (viz.) in Ozaena. Swelling of the Gums. In swell of the Gums without inflammation, a Gargarism of Prunella prepared with Sage leaves and water Cresses is highly commended. If inflammation be, make a Gargarism of distilled Tobacco water with Lapis Prunella dissolved in it; (or Prunella water.) Outwardly may be applied a Poultis of Wheat bread boiled in milk. Distillation to the knot of the Jaw. In distillation to the knot of the Jawbone, accompanied with immobility of the part, a bag filled with powder of Bohemian-tartar and common Salt, and externally applied very hot, obstructs the distillations; the immobility itself is removed by Oil of Rue and Earthworms, in which flowers of Camomile have been boiled: Or if you please add Oil of Camomile to the former Oils, and the affected place anoint hot. Exulceration. In Exulcerations, the first thing proper to obstruct is a decoction of Savory in Wine, with which the mouth must be often washed. 2. A decoction of Bettony, chief if honey of Roses be added thereto. Note. In contumacious Exulcerations, to these decoctions must be added a little spirit of Vitriol, whereby they will the more forcibly resist. In Ulcerations arising from Lues venerea, the green waters described above in Ozena, dissolve every knot, more especially if in the first, instead of common water be taken water of Arsmart, or if in the second, leaves of the Arsmart be added to the other leaves. Cure of the dolours of the Teeth. Because the pains of the Teeth for the most part arise from the defluctions of the head, therefore in the Cure thereof such things must be applied as inhibit defluxions. Therefore forthwith to the Temples must be applied a Plaster made of Gum Elem. or Mastich, which before applied must be very well warmed. Between the Shoulders must be applied great Cuppinglasses without scarification. Than to repel the matter, and evacuate the Flux, great care must be taken; therefore let the Patient take a decoction of ripe Galls boiled in vinegar, keeping the vinegar in his mouth to the aching tooth half an hour, or an hour if possibly he can. Than proceed to Topics; Anodynes from a secret propriety remove the dolour. But if the pain continued, and abate not with these Medicaments, but it appear to * Continued. arise from some intemperance of the head or whole body, or through the abundance of matter flowing to the head, and from thence descending to the teeth; than not only to the head, but to the whole body, evacuating, pacifying and confortative Medicines must be exhibited. Among Topics that remove all pain, either by themselves or compounded, these following are excellent: Laudanum Opiate, of which Gr. iij, with two drops of spirit of Vitriol applied to the aching tooth, together with one Pill inwardly taken, assuageth the pain: Also a Plaster applied to the Temples, and if need be, Cuppinglasses. Of like effect is the distilled Oil of Box, thus made. ℞. Sawdust of Box, fill with it a glass Retort wanting a fourth part, set it in ashes, and at first distil of the Oil and watery Liquor with a gentle fire, increase it by degrees till it be vehement, than the Oil itself will come forth. This Oil is more rightly distilled per discensum, or per vesicam. Of this Oil of Box ℞. Gr. iij mixed with Wine, if the affect proceed from a cold defluxion, if from a hot, mixed with vinegar. Note. The sick must keep this mixture in his mouth for some time, afterwards put it out. If the pain abate not, repeat it to the sixth time, than let him wash his mouth with wine or vinegar, and the pain will away. Also powder of Galls twelve times imbibed in the juice of Pellitory roots, and dried with the ferment; of this make a little ball, which applied to the tooth, gives present ease, fastens the other teeth, kills the worms breeding in the concavities of them, and powerfully extracts all Defluxions of the Gums. The last Remedy in every sharp dolour is to apply Vesicatories behind the Ear, and to the nape of the Neck. Outwardly the Jaws may be anointed with Oil of sweet Almonds; and if a Tumour appear, apply a Plaster of Melolet. If inwardly in the mouth the pain tend to imposthumation, make a Cataplasm with a Fig mixed with wheat flower; when the imposthume breaks, dissolve honey of Roses in Plantain water, and let the Patient wash his mouth therewith. Affects of the Tongue and Cheeks. Ranula. In Ranula, in the beginning a vein must be opened under the tongue. Some apply a live Frog to the nape of the neck, but it answers not the end always. Paralysie of the Tongue. The Paralysie of the tongue (omitting the general cure of the Paralysie) is cured by rubbing the tongue with Rocket-seed and Treacle; also with Oil of Anise instilled upon the tongue; also with Balsam, or Oil of Cloves. The spirit of black Cherries recovers lost speech most miraculously. Lost Speech. Lost Speech in Genere is cured as the Paralysie; in Specie (after the universal purging of the head) is commended, First, water of Lilies of the valley; Secondly, Antapoplectick water, of flowers of Lilies of the valley, and of Lavendula, of which see above, of the Apoplexy. If with either of these the blood of a Turtle be mixed (viz. all the blood of a Turtle mixed with ℥ iij or iv of the water) this mixture taken into the mouth, by its washing the tongue, or by being long tempered in the mouth, doth happily restore the voice. Regard must always be had to the causes, by reason of the variety of which, the preparations of medicaments must also vary. Therefore we have not only directed in the universal suitable medicaments going before, but to their proper place of application to the part affected, and also to the neck, or other parts, as need requires, which is desired by Practitioners. The stammering speech is difficultly cured. The Taste depraved, lost and decayed. The depraved bitter taste is corrected by the use of preserved Succory root; also the Salt of Succory takes away the bitterness of the tongue: Also rubbing the tongue with a root of Wormseed, or Gentian hath the like effect. If the Taste be lost or decayed; First, the veins under the tongue must be bruised. Secondly, Than a Gargarism used that is good in the Quinsy of the throat, and all other Diseases of the mouth; as this, ℞. of the Garden Herb Mallows one handful, flowers of read Roses, of Prunella, Bettony, Salt, of each half a handful, root of Polypode of the Oak ʒ ij; boil these in lb iv of pure water, and ℥ uj of wine vinegar, until a part be boiled away, than strain and gently press it out. Thirdly, Make the following mixture. ℞. Spirit of Vitriolʒ ss, Spirit of Wine ℥ ij, of Honey ℥ i; make it up like an Ointment; with this Unguent, after the exhibiting the abovesaid Gargarism, the tongue must be anointed, and the decayed Taste will quickly be restored. Tumour of the Jaws, etc. In Tumour of the Jaws proceeding from a cold cause, external inunctions are necessary with Oil of sweet Almonds, mixed with distilled Oil of Wax, (viz. ℈ i of Oil of Wax to ℥ i of Oil of Almonds.) Internally Gargarisms made with long Pepper boiled in common water, and the mouth gargled therewith. Inflammation of the Jaws. In inflammation of the Jaws. 1. The Gargarism before mentioned (in the Chapt. of depraved and lost taste. 2. External inunctions, with Oil of sweet Almonds simple, without the addition of Oil of Wax: Also a Cataplasm of wheat-bread with honey; this prevents inflammation. Moore efficacious than all this is Menstruum dissolved in vinegar and applied; Horseradish leaves applied outwardly. Imposthumation of the Jaws. In imposthumations, putrefactions and exulcerations of the Jaws, the Gargarism mentioned in the Chap. of lost taste, etc. is of singular use, for it both cleanses and consolidates, chief if with the other ingredients be added Plantain leaves. The use of this also in internal Ulcers is very profitable. But in corrupt imposthumations, such things as will more forcibly cleanse must be exhibited; as the second green water above mentioned; of which see above in the Chap. of Ozaena. After this, a decoction of Bettony with honey will easily consolidate the 〈◊〉. Laxity of the Wula. In Laxity of the Uuula excellent is the Gargarisin aforesaid in the Chap. of Jest Taste, etc. principally if the Herb Horsetongue be added thereto (which by reason of its Signature is proper.) Than make this powder. ℞. Of long Pepper ℈ i, juice of Acacia, root of Tormentil, of each ℈ ij; mix them and make a powder. Of this powder, after the use of the aforesaid Gargarism, with some convenient instrument, blow upon the Uuula, or pull the hairs of the hinder part of the head forward, at the first gently, afterwards strongly till they begin to crack. Afterwards put a little burnt Alum upon the Uuula, and the Laxity will be abated. Also Rose seeds are useful. But if these be not efficacious enough, ℞. a new laid Egg, boil it till it be hard, cut it in the middle long ways, and with a Ligature bind it to the hinder part of the head for certain hours, till the Laxity be perfectly cured. Inflammation of the Wula. Any Gargarism takes away the inflammation of the Uuula, if some salt Nitre fixed be mixed therewith: So distilled water of Prunella, mixed with Lapis Prunella, and used for a Gargarism cures the inflammation. Note. Wondered operative in this case is the compounded Gargarism before described in the Chap. of Lost Taste, etc. The Ulcers of Collumella, or at the mouth of the throat. Simple Ulcers of this kind (without malignity) are easily cured, as also of the tongue, palate and jaws. Therefore after the use of convenient Gargarisms, a decoction of Bettony and Honey with common water; also a decoction of Savory with wine, do perfectly cure Ulcers of this kind. Note. The drink must not be very sharp, but tempered with Sugar, which also descending with the drink, takes away the putrefaction. Sometimes in Ulcers more contumacious, spirit of Vitriol may be used with such like waters or mundefying decoctions, (never alone) and so as it may scarcely be perceived; this swiftly and powerfully cures, chief if applied, mixed with Plantain water. Lastly, Confection of Mulberries, or rather the juice expressed, or salt of Mulberries (a Proprietate) in these sharp humours are very commodious; therefore by the Germans is called Maulbeer. Putrefied and fetid Ulcers. In Ulcers fetid and putrefied, besides these now spoken of, those green waters above prescribed in the Chap. of Ozaema, must be used, which totally remove all putrefaction and fetid exulceration, so as a perfect consolidation may easily follow. Having thus cured, use diligence that the Ulcers grow not again. Ulcers of Lues-venerea. In Ulcers arising from Lues-venerea, in what part soever of the mouth or jaws; the Physician must first know the disease, the signs whereof are described below in the Chap. of Lues Venerea, or the French sickness; than he must descend to universals and particulars in that Disease, and so Ulcers beginning to grow in such places, together with the Disease itself, he may easily remove; if otherwise, Topics are to be used, at first gentle, as Gargarisms, and the usual decoctions. But if the Disease abate not by the use of these, than the green waters described above in the Chap. of Ozaena, must be used and applied, only by * Touching. supplying the affected part therewith, with a Pencil, and after washing it with a Gargarism, so the Disease may easily be removed. Yet above all these, of wondered virtue is the read spirit of Mercury, for expelling the universal Disease of Lues Venerea throughout the whole body; the preparation and use of which is described below in the Chap. of Lues Venerea. Quinsy. The Quinsy in its beginning, or of continuance, chief if accompanied with a Fever, is removed by Vomitories, such as Aqua bened. for so the inflammation abates, and the Ulcers or Imposthumations are broken: But in the use of this, regard must be had to the nature and strength of the Patient. It Vomitories cannot be used, recourse must be had to Specificks, than which nothing more safely, next to Vomitories, may be applied: Such are these. 1. That which is described by Paracelsus in his Treatise, de Pestilentia ad Sterzingenses, and is thus: ℞. Six or eight living Crabs (Crabs do wonderfully cool,) and three or four handfuls of the greater House-leek, beaten these together in a mortar, and press out the juice, with which the tongue and jaws must be fomented, or tongue only rubbed therewith. Of this a very small quantity (viz. a few drops) in some convenient Liquor may be inwardly taken. 2. Is an experiment of Antonius Ausmans', Citizen of Augustanum, which is thus: ℞. Of the greater Houseleek a convenient quantity, bruise it in a mortar, and press out the juice; of this juice ℞. lb i, add of Salt Armoniac ℥ ss; leave it in a moist place till the Salt be dissolved, than distil it by a Limbeck. With this water hot and blood warm wash the tongue often; this is a most approved Remedy: See Conradinus of Lues Venerea. 3. Is the Gargarism above mentioned in the Chap. of Lost Taste, etc. Note. In this case some of the greater Houseleek must be added to the ingredients. If the throat cannot be gargled, the Gargarism must be injected through a tunnel; after several Gargarisations ℞. the skin of Lard two fingers broad, cut it very small, and apply that side that is most lardy to the tongue, and for some time keep it on; so the thin black skin of the tongue will resolve, and at length remove, so as the cure of the Disease will quickly follow. Externally to the neck a Plaster made of the nests of Swallows (entire with a like quantity of Album Graecum) boiled in water of water Betony, must be applied hot. For drink dissolve Vitriol or Salt Prunella (viz. ℥ i) in a convenient quantity of Fountain water. Wine must not be given. Such things help the Quinsy, in which nitrous salt Ammoniack lies hid; as the dung of a white Dog that gnaws bones, well boiled in water, and given with honey. Shave of a Boars tooth ʒ i, with Oil of sweet Almonds and Sugar. Ashes of burnt Crabs. Ashes of Swallows. The middle Comphry, Prunella, Cervicaria, Mint crisp. Madder, Horse tongue. The bastard Quinsy. The bastard Quinsy in Children is cure with a Plaster, as aforesaid. The head of a Viper cut of, and bung about the neck, is commended for an Amulet. ℞. an Owl whole, burn it with the feathers, and make a powder, a small part of which taken into the throat, opens and breaks the Imposthume wonderfully. Spirit of Salt Nitre, in allaying the instamination, and resolving the imposthume, is very powerful. Of this ʒ ij and ss may be given in a draught of fountain water hot; mix with the water spirit of Wine and spirit of Salt, of each ʒ ss: See Crollius. ℞. Of Semper vive water, of Prunella water, of each ℞. i, Salt Armoniackʒ i; mix these, and make a Gargarism. The Crystal or Mineral Anodyne, as it is called, or Lapis Prunella (which, the inflammation of the tongue, also the asperity of the jaws, and adjoining parts, doth principally mediate) is of singular virtue; ʒ ss, or a ʒ of this dissolved in some appropriate water, and the mouth gargled therewith, doth wonderfully help; afterwards a little of this mixed with Sugar, and swallowed, will be convenient: Or if you think good, ℞. Of Salt Prunella prepared after the common manner, what quantity you please, add it to the same quantity of Candid or Crystalline Sugar, or more, if you please; boil this with a sufficient quantity of Rose water, until you found by a drop poured upon a tin plate, it hath a convenient consistency; than pour it into a lesser vessel, set it over the fire, and leave it till it be as hard as a stone, than take it out, and break it into small pieces, or reduce it to powder. Use this often. The Affects of the Lights. Windy Lights. Windy Lights, that are filled full of wind, so as they impede the natural respiration, are restored by Essentials that quickly penetrate the part affected. The Balsam of Fennel described by Crollius is excellent. Also the Salt of stalks of Carraway rightly calcined (that is, with Sulphur, as in the Salt of Eyebright) and used with common Salt, both by preserving and curing delivers from this disease. ʒ i Of the root of Aaron pulverisate, is a Specific in cure of this Disease; Also Foecula of Aaronʒ i in appropriate water, with Syrup or Wine, and in Food; for preservation daily may be used ℈ ss, or a ℈ and ss, but warily and seldom; ℈ i may safely be taken. Asthma, * Difficulty in breathing. Orthopnoea, Dispnaea. Asthma, Orthopnoea and Dispnoea are easily cured with Vomitories, chief with Aqua bened. Of the like virtue, (chief in gross humours obstructing the pipes of the Lights) is the juice and also Foecula of the root of our Flower de Luce, whereof ʒ ss at most (sometimes ʒ ij or iij) given in convenient Liquors, chief in Malmsie Wine, expels the gross humour speedily. Asthmas of long continuance are difficulty cured with either of these Vomitories; therefore use these: 1. Flowers of Sulphur, or Sulphur viv. with Asa-dulcis in rear Eggs, (or add to ℥ i of Sulphur viv. ℈ i or ʒ i of Benzoin; of this composition give ℈ i in a rear Egg:) give this for certain days, and the Lights will be freed from gross humours without detriment. Of like force is milk of Sulphur, of which see Crollius his Notes. Most excellent of all, are the most white Flowers of Sulphur, the preparation of which, see in the Chemical exposition of Tenzelius. 2. An Astmatick purging powder, which is treated of by Ruland, Cent. 8. Cent. 6. ℞. Leaves of Carduus bened. Carthamus, of each ʒ ij, Long Pepperʒ i, leaves of Sena cleansed, root of Aaron dried, of each ʒ ij, Aniseʒ ss, Diagrydium ℈ ss, make a most fine powder, which divide into twelve equal parts, and for six days together, one part must be given in the morning fasting, the other part about the third hour in the Evening, with white wine, broth, etc. If the Disease shall prove more contumacious for some time after, that is, by desisting certain days from taking the powder, the same must than be repeated till the Disease decline. Dose for one time almost ʒ ss, and Gr. ij. In the Asthma, distilled water of Black berries, with juice of nuts, taken for delight, doth wonderfully resolve the Asthma. Of greater virtue is the water made of the composition of white Sugar with Radish stalks, being put between two dishes, and very well stirred over a fire for some time; this must be used fresh, for it will not keep above two hours, therefore is to be made as often as need requires. One spoonful must be given morning and evening. Moore of these affects may be seen below, of spitting blood. Suffocative Catarrh. The Cure of the Suffocative Catarrh is treated of above. Stopping of the Breast. The juice of Briony wonderfully dilates the diseased stoppage of the breast, and exceeds all other things in this case: It is thus made, ℞. A thick root of Briony (the thicker the better) make a Cavity in it, take out all the extremities of p therein: The root so cut, stop with a convenient stopple, and set it in a cold moist place, in May, June and July; in a few hours the cavity of the root will be filled with water, which pour of, and put on the stopple, set it in the same place again, repeat this so often as there comes forth any juice, which will easily all come out: Of this water ℞. ℥ uj or viij, mix it with spirit of Vitriol, or Oil of Sulphur per Campane ℥ ss, and keep it careful for Use: One spoonful of this Composition taken for several days, doth admirably remove the stoppage of the breast; also it expels all impurities out of the Lights: therefore in the Asthma its use is most profitable. It drives out all watery humours from the body, therefore very useful in the Dropsy. This juice dures long being kept in a cold place, yet it is best to make it yearly. Instammation of the Lungs. Inflammation of the Lungs is cured as the Pleurisy; Vomitories in the beginning much help, afterwards such things as cleanse the stomach, of which we treat in the Pleurisy: for vomiting in this case Aqua bened. is principally useful. Imposthume of the Lungs. To consume the Imposthume of the Lights, water of Valerian is commended, being tempered with spirit of Vitriol, or Oil of Sulphur per Campane, to a grateful sharpness, and daily drunk morning and evening; it insensibly resolves the Tumour. So Diaphoretic Antimony, or Flowers of fixed Antimony, being frequently taken, viz. daily five or six times for certain days together; Doses ℈ ss: this every inward Imposthume, in what part soever, doth most powerfully, yet gently resolve. Hereditary Pthisick. Hereditary Ptisick is difficultly cured, yea hardly ever; by reason of the height of Radical impressions in the native constitution, derived from the Parents, which admit of no cure; being patiently born, it may sometimes be mitigated, otherwise it will be more violent, but never wholly by Medicine be removed: But because very many distillations do both cause and accompany Hereditary Pthisick, experience proves, that the * Florentine flower de Luce. Rheumatic root, mentioned in the Suffocative Catarrh, hung about the neck, together with observation of a temperate order in diet, do much abate Consumptive Diseases of this kind: Therefore let none despair of diminishing Hereditary Pthisick, or at lest of preventing its further growth● more of this may be seen below of Spitting blood. Pthisick not Hereditary. In beginnings of Pthisick from sharp distillations arising, how much Vomitories, chief Aqua bened. yield relief, can hardly be expressed, if the brain, as a commanding part, with its Specificks and Confortatives, be diligently preserved in its vigour: Also respect must be had to the humours that fall down upon the Lungs, that with Expectorating cleansing Medicines they be repelled: That no Ulceration of the Lungs may arise, if risen be suppressed, Vomitories much help to mundefie and remove all obstructions of the breast, from whence the Pthisick takes its beginning: Therefore things cleansing are absolutely necessary, as Hydromel, and expectorating Compositions. Also others, which by daily use and practise of Authors may be added. Expectoratives, and Lochocks with Flowers of Sulphur, Balsam of Fennel, and others very many. To Consolidate Ulcers of the Lights, Balsam of Sulphur is most excellent; ℞. Flowers of white Sulphur what quantity you will, sublime them once or twice with Olibanum, Myrrh and Aloes, as Crollius teaches. These flowers extract with Oil of Anise (or with Balsamic spirit of Turpentine) without boiling, and it will be a most read Balsam; of which from Gr. uj to xx (increasing the Doses, as need is) inwardly taken morning and evening in some pectoral decoction (after the use of other cleansing expectorating Medicines) do wonderfully restore ulcerated Lungs, and also such as are any way putrified, consolidating and disposing Ulcers to a perfect Cure. Adhesion of the Lights. The cleaving together of the Lights is difficultly cured in ripe Age. The Pleurisy. 1. In the Pleurisy; in its beginning, or else the third or fifth day, before all other things, I exhibit Aqua bened. to provoke vomiting, whereby the influence and inflammation of the humour is resisted, and the breast itself delivered from all impurities. Aqua bened. is given in a just Dose, with water of Carduus Maria, or Rhaeados. Sometimes I consent to cut a vein, where the Disease seems unresolvible, or extremity of pain in the head requires: And this I do either before or after Vomiting. 2. Where, either Nature itself, or rather the Patients, abhor vomiting; the cutting a vein precedes all other things, and this I do chief in the vein of the heart; (in the Basilical vein on that side which is afflicted.) If by this means the Fever and symptoms be not more remiss, I proceed to others more appropriate, of which the first is thus; ℞. Spirit of Salt Nitre, and spirit of Wine, of each ℈ i, or ʒ ss, or ʒ ij at most; mix these with what quantity you please of ●oppy or Rhaeados' water blood warm (viz. Gr. v, an ℥, ij or iij) and if possible dispose the Patient to sweated in bed. Note. The spirit of Wine is corrected by the Spirit of Salt Nitre; moreover a very little Dose of this must be given, otherwise all use hereof is hurtful. 3. Soon after I exhibit the Diaphoretic in peracutisʒ i, with water of Cardu. Maria, or Rhaeados. 4. In robustick strong Constitutions I give Oil of Linum from ℥ i to iij; after all these I administer Expectoratives. Note. The shave of a Boar's tooth given in appropriate vehicles, doth ofttimes by a specific propriety cure the Pleurisy; the magistery of the same is better. Outwardly to mitigate the pain and pricking, inunctions may be made of unguent of Dialthea, Oil of sweet Almonds, and the like. Also an Epithema made with a decoction of Honey and Milk boiled together, and applied hot in a Hogs bladder to the aching side, giveth ease. Also Cataplasms of Anodynes, which are variously used by Practics. Also a ʒ of the Hart or Bulls Pisle is specific, Joel. Pag. 25. Likewise a decoction of Flowers of Poppy, Rhaeados, Valeriol. Lib. 5. Obs. 10. In the Bastard Pleurisy the same things are commonly used, only spirit of wine is not in this case used by me. Externally in the * Windy. flatulent Pleurisy wonderful efficacious is the powder of Cummine seeds sprinkled upon a Colewort leaf, that hath been before anointed with butter, and applied to the part affected. This I used to my little Son Chrystopher. In spitting of blood or filthy matter, chief in the Pleurisy, care must be taken to ripen the matter, afterwards to draw forth all the blood and filthy corruption, concerning which Practitioners have advised, as chief Rondoletius, and B. Faventinus. Indeed in this case Chemical Medicines seem to stagger, since that all things both inwardly and outwardly are to be performed with moilifying gentle and asswaging remedies. Nevertheless a decoction of Guaiacum with Pectorals exhibited, profits much. It will be much more powerful, if Flowers of fixt● Antimony be often drunk in the decoction of Guaiacum, (viz. ʒ i of the Flowers) and this continued not for certain days, but for several months; by which the Imposthume will be both ripened, and also broke. Yet after this, lest the putrid corrupt matter be not throughly purged out, recourse must be had to such things as may remove the dregss of corruption from the parts affected. Among many this is commended; ℞. Of distilled water of Barley ● ij, Honey of Roses ℥ v, root of Althaea ℥ i, mix these, and let them boil until the third part be consumed, this strained give the Patient. * Dialthea. Althaea in this case is also very good:) This cleanseth the Ulcer, conveys the filth to the lower parts of the body, and by the spirits purifies the whole body. In the mean time the Patient must drink four or five times a day ℥ iij or iv of the water of Ground Ivy sharpened with its own salt. Also the leaves of Ground Ivy mixed with food do perfectly expel corruption. Moore excellently, if an Arcanum be made of the ground Ivy, of which four or six drops exhibited in proper water, will purify every part. The flowing moisture of the breast is expelled with the juice of Briony, described above in the stoppage of the breast. Also ℈ ss at most of the juice of our Flower de Luce, purgeth by Vomiting. See more below of Spitting blood. Hoarseness. Hoarseness proceeding from earnest crying, is cured with Rotula's of Diatragacant cold, * Moistened. anointed with Oil of Anise, being dissolved in the mouth by little and little and swallowed. Hoarseness arising from a cold cause, is taken away with hot wine tempered with Sugar. In hoarseness procured by distillation, which is most inveterate; excellent is Lobelius his compounded syrup of water Cresses. Cough. Vomits procured with Aqua bened. cure the Cough newly taken; as also the inveterate, especially if it be not perpetual; for by this the first region of of the belly is freed from all impurities, the distillations obstructed, and afterwards if convenient pectorals be exhibited both inwardly and outwardly, the Cough is finely dissipated. Internalls are Lochocks of every kind, as Pectoral Syrups; things that purge and comfort the breast if need be, and preserve the stomach with the Lights from all elapse of humours. Among things that expectorate, Oximel is commended, and vinegar of Squills, with syrup of Jujube mixed with Whorehound. Confortatives are syrups of Sorrel, Hyssop, Violets, Liquorish; with these may be numbered Fernelius his syrup of Dialthea. Externals are Unguents. Note. Preservation from the Cough is wonderful in Ziziphis, that is, those great Grapes which the Germane call Eibeben. Macerate these in spirit of wine till they swell very much, and one or two of these taken Morning and Evening will preserve from the Cough. Liquor of Sugar prepared in composition with Radish stalks, as described above in the Chap. of Asthma, doth mirably resolve from the Cough. Also the magistral Oil of Sugar, as it is called, is made in this manner; ℞. White Sugar candid, pour upon it spirit of wine once corrected; leave this mixture in a still place for certain hours, than set fire of the spirit of wine, and the Sugar with the remaining Phlegm will be reduced to a thick liquor; which taken in inveterate Coughs, cleanses the breast from impurity, and the windpipe with the Lungs doth comfortably strengthen, chief if some drops of the Extract or essence of Saffron be added thereto: Also an Extraction of Elecampane by spirit of wine mixed with Sugar, the spirit being burnt, leaves a most profitable liquor for the Cough. To which may be added Rulands' powder, mentioned in the Chap. of Asthma. Species of Diatragacant frigid given in Rotula's, cure the Coughs in Children and Infants: Also the feet must be washed twice or thrice a day, especially at going to bed, in hot beer, and afterwards the soles of the feet anointed with the fat of the Pike-fish. With these may be numbered flowers of Sulphur and milk of Sulphur. Inveterate Coughs arising from thin distillations, are cured with Laudanum Opiate. which also in other Coughs is not unprofitable, being in due measure exhibited; for hereby the stomach is freed from gross and tough Phlegm without detriment. Spitting of Blood. Spitting of blood, arising chief from the Lights, is cured with Henbane-seed, mixed with other pectorals and astringents. See Platerus in Praxi and Observations. But if the blood come forth in abundance, astringents more strong are necessary. ℞. Oil of Vitriol ℈ ss, Plantain water ℥ iij, mix these, make a potion: This presently stops the flux of blood from the Lights, and the abundant vomiting of blood. Or ℞. Distilled water of the root of Vrtica ℥ i, Oil of Vitriol to a convenient sharpness, make the mixture, and give it cold: This also happily cures the vomiting of blood: See below of vomiting. Take care the throat be not ulcerated. In case the Fevers be high at the same time, it is a sign the blood is putrefied in the body without the vessels. In this case nothing is better than Aqua bened. drunk in a vehicle of Chervil water: For this presently takes away the Fever and Inflammation (also a vein may be cut) and frees the whole body from impurities. After these are exhibited, although no sign of Fever appear, yet since that they may easily return, it is needful to have recourse to such things as dissolve the coagulated blood; such are these: The Essence of the blood of a buck Goat, the blood of a Wolf, Magistery of Crabs-eyes, Mummy; also coals of Tily (ʒ i or ij in Chervil water or vinegar) Chervil given in food. In this case the powder following is very profitable. ℞. Coals of Tily, Crabs eyes, the herb Chervil, of each a like quantity. Make a powder, Dose ʒ ij in vinegar. So a Diaphoretic in peracutis, or mixtura simplex (or another Treacle water) is of singular virtue in this case, it being inwardly taken it provokes sweated, which is wondered necessary, and some times must be procured by externalls. Sheets moistened in read astringent wine, afterwards wrung out, and wrapped about the whole body in bed, do provoke sweeting to admiration, and in this case do wonderfully help, chief when the conquassation of the interior bowels is feared. Felix Wurzius in his Chirurgery commends sublimate Mercury. There are other powders described, proper in this case; see the Practics. All these things of which we have already spoken, resolve the coagulated blood as well in the veins, as without the veins; first therefore, things sudoriferous, after the use of solutives, will more easily effect the work, not omitting the cutting of a vein. The Extract, Arcanum or Essence of the lesser Bellis being inwardly taken, by a certain innate propriety dissolves all the coagulated blood, and insensibly by transpiration drives it out. Of the like virtue is Treacle water, and spirit of Tartar. As is declared to the Physician in the Asthma, first some purging Lenitive is prescribed, for in the beginning strong Medicaments must be forborn; than the matter must be digested with pectoral syrups, as of Whorehound, Hyssop, Liquorish, of each ℥ i and ss, water of Colts-foot, Betony, of each ℥ ij; let the sick take two or three spoonfuls in the morning, and three hours after dinner. Than purge with a Syrup or Apozem thus made; ℞. Root of black Hellebore prepared, flowers of the Florentine flower de Luce, of each ʒ i and ss, Coltsfoot the whole Plant, Lungwort speckled, of each ss a handful; Boil these in a sufficient quantity of pectoral decoction, or etc. to lb j In ℥ viij of this pour on of Agarick, Electu. of Rhubarb, of each ʒ ij and ss, Cinamonʒ ss; In the remaining part boil ℥ ij of Sena leaves very gently, than boil this mixture with a sufficient quantity of Sugar, or any pectoral syrup, to the consistency of a syrup; in the end of the boiling add infusion of Agarick and Rhubarb, and make an Apozeme or liquid syrup, of which, if an Apozeme, give ℥ iv cum custodia; If a syrup ℥ iij, which if it do not sufficiently move the belly, than ℞. Root of Mechoacanna, Agarick troch. of each ℈ i, Diagridium Gr. viij, Electu. Cinnamon Gr. uj; make a most fine powder, give half or a third part of this several times with the Doses above prescribed. Commendable also are the Flowers of Benzoin, if mixed with the Flowers of Sulphur. Also Paracelsus his Elixir Proprietatis, given from six to ten, or twelve drops, with Hyssop or Coltsfoot water. Between every purgation let two days be omitted; in purging always use the compounded syrup above said: If the sick be troubled with pain in the head, a vein may be cut, yet take away the blood sparingly; the breast also may be anointed with this following Unguent: ℞. Unguent Resumpt. Dialthea, of each ℥ ss, Oil of Scorpionsʒ i; make an Ointment: Or ℞. Oil of sweet Almonds, fresh butter washed, of each ℥ i, Ducks grease (or in defect thereof Oil of Camomile) ℥ ss, Oil of the flower de Luce, and Saffron, of each ℈ i, with a little wax; make an Unguent, with which hot anoint the stomach morning and evening before meat, or apply a Plaster of Diachulum. Sometimes in the beginning may be exhibited Aqua bened. or infusion of flowers of Antimony, that thereby the stomach may be well evacuated, and the region of the breast disturbed with sickly matter, be released. These things thus mentioned, let us proceed to such things as help expectoration, not omitting those which by a certain propriety exterminate this Disease, among which these are most famous; Flowers of Sulphur, Extract of Elecampane, Oil of Anise, Milk of Sulphur, and Balsam of Sulphur. ℞. Flowers of Sulphur, ʒ i, Extract of Elecampane ℈ i, most white Sugar dissolved in Colts-foot ℥ i and ss, Oil of Anise three drops; make Rotula's. ʒ i of the flowers of Sulphur, may be taken either by itself with an equal part of Florentine flower de Luce, or with Species of Diatragacant frigid in a rear Egg, or with the juice of Nuts, which is a singular remedy in this Disease, being exhibited in form of an Electuary with a little spirit of wine and sugar of Roses, that it may be fit to lick, with the fruit and water of Black Berries, or what shall be most convenient: Or if the Extract be unpleasant, instead thereof powder of flower de Luce root may be taken; or, ℞. Confection of flower de Luceʒ i, Diatragacantʒ ss, Balsam of Sulphurʒ ss, Sugar dissolved in water of Venus-hair, or Farfar ℥ ij; make Rotula's, moisten them with Oil of Anise. Milk of Sulphur may be given with Lochocks of Pine, of Fox Lungs, mixed with white Bechia, Penidium, and Species of Diatragacant. Crystals of Iron, and flowers of Benzoin are also profitable, and indeed aught to be exhibited and mixed with the abovesaid Medicines and Pectoral syrups. Crystals of Iron are made in this manner. ℞. Filing of Iron pure and fine, pour upon them Oil of Sulphur per Campane drop by drop, it will presently wax hot, and be as it were all dissolved, let it rest and cool, and in two nights it will Chrystalize, which dissolve in common distilled water, and by filtering separate from its feces; than the water being evaporated it will be reduced to Crystals, that is to say, if the water be exhaled to a dryness; than set it in a cold place, and it will again Chystalize, the remaining water as before evaporate, and gather the Crystals as often as you can. Dose Gr. ij or iij. Also it is profitable for the sick to take into the mouth a fume of Benzoin; or Benzoin with a like quantity of flowers of Sulphur mixed for fume. If this Disease arise from a thin and watery matter descending from the brain, than those things mentioned in the preceding Chap. of Suffocative Catarrh, must be conjoined with these Medicaments, observing such Rules as are used by Practitioners. By the same pectoral Remedies, the Phtisick may plainly be cured, of which also above in Hereditary Phtisick; yet by reason of the present Fever, moistening and cooling things must be added, and such as the sick may use for ordinary drink, or as a pectoral decoction to drink of often in a day, and to drink it always * Warm. hot, and as much, and as often as he can. Also he may frequently take Rotula's, made of flowers of Sulphur, with Oil, Balsam and Milk of Sulphur, with the essence of Honey, which is thus made; mix Honey with clean sand till it be like a Mass, on which pour spirit of wine till it be covered two fingers above; than distil it for five or six days, distil the tinged spirit to the consistency of Honey. Also let him daily keep in his mouth the following Opiate. ℞. Conserve of Roses ℥ i and ss, Sugar of Roses, Tabulate Penidium, white Bechia, of each ℥ ss, Species Diatragacant frigidʒ i and ss; mix these with syrup of Violets. To the breast must always be kept a Plaster or Cataplasm, the part being first anointed with appropriate ointment. To comfort the stomach Pineolates may be made, with addition of solution of Pearls. Also a regal paste may be made after this manner: ℞. Almonds, Ambrosi, Pine Nuts, of each ℥ iij, Sugar of Roses, Tabulat, of each lb ss, Aniseeds, white Poppy, of each ʒ i and ss, Bombace, powder of Fox lungsʒ i, the flesh of Capon's breast, or of a Partridge, diligently broke in a Mortar: Mix these and make a paste, which cut in as small thin slices as you will, and boil to a yellowness, according to Art Or, ℞. The flesh of Tortoises, of Crabs, of each ℥ i, Pine-nuts macerated in Rose-water ℥ ij, powder of Diamargarit, Diatragacant frigid, of each ʒ i, flowers of Sulphur, root of flower de Luce, of each ʒ ss, Sugar dissolved in the water or decoction of Venus-hair, a convenient quantity; make Pineolates. After the matter is excellently well expectorated, a decoction of Herbs that are powerful to consolidate, may profitably be used: As for Example, ℞. Plantain the whole plant lb i, the greater Comfry, Bugloss, or the middle Comfry, Prunella, Fennel, whole, of each ℥ iv, Ditany Cretic. ℥ iij and ss, Flowers of St. Johns-wort, Bugloss, Violets, of each ℥ iv, Cinnamon ℥ i and ss; make a decoction, or put them in Goat's milk till they be covered three fingers; than by a Limbeck distil them till they be dry: Also with the same Herbs may be made Tablets according to Art A distillation made of the Heart, Liver and Lights of a Calf, with addition of certain Herbs, is by some greatly esteemed. Efficacious also is Alchohol of Vipers, or animal Bezoar, which is thus made. After the skins of Vipers are pulled of while they yet live, the innards, head and ●ayle throw away; the rest of the flesh, with the Heart and Liver, wash first in common water, afterwards in spirit of wine, and dry it gently in the shade, or Baln. and reduce it to most fine powder. Of this powder take ℥ i, of prepared Salt ʒ ij. Some use this powder with their meat instead of Table Salt. The quintessence of Pearls also, four or six drops daily taken, is a principal comfort to Phtisical persons, for it restores them to their pristine health, and plainly expels the Disease, chief if some drops of Oil of Cinnamon be mixed therewith. In the Pleurisy some commend that snivelly water that proceeds from the mouth of the horses, after they have drunk of a pure cold fountain, and given to the sick to drink, see more above in the Chap. of the Pleurisy. Antepleuritick Tragaea. P. Salt Trunella (which is called the universal Anodyne,) flowers of Poppy, Rhaeados pulverisate, of each ʒ ij, read Coralsʒ j● Sugar of Violets ℥ ss, mix them; Dose ʒ ij with water of Poppy, Rhaead●s, or aqua bened. It is a singular Remedy in the Pleurisy. As in the Cure of every inflammation, so also of the Pleurisy, care must be taken to inhibit its increase, evacuate the Flux, and assuage the vehemency of pain: That therefore the growth may be prevented at first, as soon as the Physician is called (yet it is often times necessary before he be called) inject a Clyster, and cut a vein in the middle or inward part of the fide affected, and if the afflux be great, apply Cuppinglasses to the arms and thighs above the knees, and by reason of the urgency of the dolour make fomentation with Anodyne and temperate things, as a decoction of Melilot, Camomile, Fenugreek, in milk, or an equal part of wine and water: With this decoction foment the side with a sponge, or, which is as good, fill a bladder with hot milk, an supply it for three hours to the side affected. Than upon a hot cloth spread Treacle (middle aged) with Species of Diamber sprinkled upon it, and apply it hot. Inwardly a Dose of Laudanum Opiate must be taken; Ordinarily let the Patient drink this Julep. ℞. Water of Rhaeados ℥ uj or xij, syrup of Endive, of Violets, of each ℥ ij, Spirit of Vitriol six drops. Or, ℞. Water of Poppy, wild Alexander, Alkakengy, of each lb i, syrup of Vine roots lb ss, spirit of Vitriol ℈ ss. It expels Sweat and Urine, therefore it is best, if the Patient can, to take it all in an hours space. But in the mornings let him take syrup of Vine roots, of Succory, of Rubard, of each ℥ iij, of Betony water ℥ iv; this must be taken in twenty six Doses. The third day, if the pain in the head still remain, and the dolour be urgent, again cut a vein, and if strength will permit purge the day following, with infusion of Agarick and Rhubarb, Electuary bened. Laxitive, or Electuary of Sena leaves, or some magistrale syrup: Also Oximel may be used alone, and wine of Squills; or thus ℞. Of them ℥ i and ss, Syrup of Liquorish, Jujube, Hyssop, of each ℥ iij, water of Farfar, Venus-hair, of each ℥ i and ss; this mixed with pectoral decoction may be taken at pleasure, chief in the morning, and three hours after dinner. If an imposthume be perceived, all diligence must be used to drive it out if possible; to break the swelling, among others, excellent is a Cataplasm made of the Herb Kali, with white Lily roots and Hogs-grease, which applied to the side affected, doth presently break the imposthume, whether it be inward or outward. Also Ivy-leaves mixed with food, do rightly expel corruption; yet more excellently if an Arcanum be made of the same, of which Gr. iv or v exhibited in appropriate water, will remove all affects of this kind. Profitably also may Rotula's made with Flowers of Sulphur, Oil of Anise, and Tragacant be prescribed. Of singular use in this case are Sulphur of Vitriol, an Anodyne with Syrup of Violets, water of Cardu. bened. Carduus Mariae and Rhaeados; for these by a certain natural propriety, do contrary the Disease: Sometimes also may be given ℈ i, or ℈ i and ss of the mixture of Saltnitre, and a like quantity of Spirit of wine: Also Spirit of Bohemian-tartar is here very useful with water of Cardu. Mariae or Rhaeados, with a little Syrup added, powder of Vrtica seeds ℈ i, with Syrup of Violets, which the Patient may lick, and leisurely swallow. It is to be noted, that all things the sick takes must be hot, or at lest bloodwarm; for cold things while swallowing affect the Lungs, condense the Pores, and hinder Resolution. The breast must be anointed with the following Unguent: ℞. Oil of sweet Almonds, Camomile, of each ℥ ss, Saffronʒ ss, Wax a sufficient quantity; make the Unguent, which must be used after Fomentation. The following Rotula's be also exceedingly commended; ℞. Flowers of Sulphurʒ x, Read Myrrh ℈ i and ss, Hepatick Aloesʒ i, Saffronʒ ss: Make a powder, which may be given per se, from ʒ ss to ʒ i; or with a sufficient quantity thereof make Rotula's to be taken at pleasure. If by these the Disease abate not, recourse must be had to such things as make an easy excretion of the spittle, waist, extenuate and consume the matter; or if too thin, thicken it; dilate the passages of the breast, that the matter may be drawn forth, and at length drive it out. It will not be unprofitable sometimes to exhibit a Dose of Laxative Mercury. The Composition of other Medicaments must be performed according to the use of Practitioners. Affects of the Heart: Ulcers and St. Anthony's fire. Ulcers and fiery Sores of the heart are uncureable. * A swooning or lying for dead. Lipothymia. Lipothymy is Cured with Oil of white Amber, and the Balsam thereof, put up the Nostrils or given to smell too. Also Balsam, Oil and Water of Cinnamon; likewise Balsom of Rue and Cloves; these indeed are swiftly operative. Amber and Musk do happily take away Lipothimy, especially in men. Also Vinegar of Flowers of Tunica are in this case profitably applied, and Flowers of Rue and Elder. Spirit of Corals is famous for the Cure of this Disease: See Crollius. In Lypothimy of the Stomach. 1. Vomitories are useful. 2. Confortatives, as Oil of Wormseed, Wine and Extract of the same, Essence of Melissa with spirit of wine, and some drops of Oil of Iuniper; the Essence of Melissa purgeth out the thick phlegm from the foldings of the Ventricle. See also above in Affects of the Head. Swooning. In Swooning, use leaves and flowers of Melissa sewed in a bag, and afterwards sprinkled with spirit of wine, apply it hot to the right Pap. Water of Pearls. ℞. Of the four Cordial waters, of each ℥ ij, Manus Christi with or without Pearls ℥ i, Magistery of Pearls ʒ ss, White Amber ground to powder upon a Marble ℈ ij, Water of Langium ℥ i: mix these, give half a spoonful. Palpitation of the Heart. In Palpitation of the heart, from what cause soever produced, memorable is the Bezoar-stone, that which is genuine, not adulterated. Gr. ij or iij of this being daily taken with Gr. v or uj of Magistery of Corals, and as much of the Magistery of Pearls, remits the Disease. They may be exhibited in Cinnamon, or other compound Cordial water. Externally may be applied Unctions of Cordial Balsams; Also Epithema's both hot and cold. Note. The inveterate Palpitation of the heart is wholly removed, by the Mummy made of a found man, being often given in Cinnamon water; Crollius his Treacle water; also the Camphorate Treacle water of Crollius, compounded with Mixtura simplex. Likewise Liquor of Pearls prepared with spirit of Guaiacum, which if inwardly taken is wondered efficacious. Oil of Cinnamon used in Rotula's help much. Little worms in the Heart. That there are little worms bred in the heart, or under the Capsula, is out of doubt (this Disease being familiar with Virgins.) The malady is discovered; 1. By pricking dolours of the heart. 2. By the voiding, or not voiding the maw-worms. 3. By signs of the anguish, when there is a Convulsion. Cordials either hot or cold, as also Specificks, in this Disease are of little or no effect. Only the Bezoar-stone, being taken in the beginning, before Convulsions hap, with Salt of Tansy or Cretic or vulgar Dittany, doth sometimes yield relief. Dose Gr. iv, v, uj to viij. The Specific Cure is thus: 1. The Maw-worms must be expelled by Mercury exhibited in Conserve of Roses after this manner. ℞. Mercu. viv. purged ℈ i, temper it (Mercury is not properly mortified) or mortify it with fasting spittle, or juice of Lemons; mix it with ℥ ss of Conserve of Roses, adding Gr. ij of Benzoin pulverisate; or if the crudeness of the Mercury be suspected, than only infuse ʒ i or ij of Benzoin in a draught of cold water for one night, and give it without Mercury. This attracts nothing from the water, but by its own odour helps the diseased. Or else give to drink ℥ ij or iij of distilled water of Onions or Garlic, and the maw-worms will certainly dye or be expelled. 2. The maw-worms being thus destroyed, if Convulsion, and return of the Fits be, it is a most certain sign of worms in the heart: Therefore exhibit Specific Extracts of Garlic, Horseradish and Water-cresses; Doses ℈ i in broth or Liquor wherein the Radishes have been before macerated; by this means the Cure will speedily follow. Note. In defect of the Extracts, one, two or three spoonfuls of the juice of each of them may be sufficient. The salts of these Simples rightly prepared are more excellent. Poisons. In preserving from, and cure of Poisons, diligently observe what is prescribed by Crollius, for things more perfect are not given. Lichtenackers Balsom of Life is a famous Antidote; Also my Mineral Solar-Bezoar. In dolour of the heart, Bezoar and other things mentioned above in the Chap. of Confortatives are of singular use. Vices of the Paps. Inflammation of the breasts are chief assuaged with external Epithema's. An Epithema of Frankincense and Myrrh boiled with Vinegar and Wine, and applied blood warm, takes away inflammations in their beginning; in more vehement dolour Gr. ij, iij or iv of Laudanum Opiate must be added: So the prepared Vernix of the Iuniper tree being applied instead of a Plaster removes inflammation, and prevents the Imposthume. Hemlock simple, bruised and applied, abates inflammation arising from abundance of milk, and hinders imposthumation. Internally in inflammations of this kind, the speckled eyes of a Peacock's tail (by the signature of Paps) yield present help. Three or four of them being diligently cut very small, and exhibited with Mint-water, give ease presently. Imposthumations are helped, 1. By things that discuss the matter. 2. By such as ripen it. Ulcers are by nothing more easily cured than by Oil of walnuts made by expression, thickened in a frying pan, and afterwards gently applied with Suppositories. Most Excellent is Rulands' Balsam of Sulphur thus made: ℞. Sulphur or flowers of Sulphur ℥ ij, Oil of Poppy by Expression lb i, good Wine ℥ iij; macerate them eight days and nights with gentle heat, often stirring them; afterwards boil them with most soft fire till the wine be consumed, during the boiling keep it always stirring: This filter or strain through a cloth and keep for use: See Curate. 29. Cent. 1. of Rulands: Also a Plaster of Diasulphur, thus: ℞. Oil of Sulphur ℥ iij, Wax ℥ ss, Scammonyʒ iij, Myrrh to the weight of them all: Upon the Wax, Scammony and Oil, sprinkle the Myrrh most finely pulverisate by little and little; this mixture boil with gentle heat, always stirring it with a wooden spittle till it be well and throughly mixed. After half an hour remove it from the fire, and dry it leisurely. Cancers. Cancers in Woman's breasts for the most part follow the Obstruction of the Menses, if from other procatartick causes they take their beginning, yet oftentimes the Flowers stop, and the Disease is made worse. If already ulcerated, it is best in this case to leave them untouched; Auxiliaries are of no force, but rather exasperated the Disease. It will be more safe, if either by Nature or Medicine the Menses return, or be reduced to their pristine state. If by Age, or otherwise by the evil digestion of the body, these be obstructed, than by purging and cleansing Medicaments remove the defect. Among such as mundefie excellent is Specificum purgans of Paracelsus; Also Mercur. dulcas, and other things that expel Melancholy, both Chemical and Vulgar. The ulcerated breast is most firmly cured. 1. By washing it with water of Soot, until an Eschara be made. 2. By applying Oil of fixed Arsenic tempered in Plantain water, until the Ulcer be throughly cleansed, and the Eschara of its own accord, or with the help of Ointment, be perfectly cured. If the root of the Sore in the Cavities be full of hairs, pluck them out prudently with convenient instruments. Internally may be often exhibited Magistery of Crabs-eyes, in water of Ar●●●● or Sampire. The Ulcers after this manner cleansed, and the Cancers also mortified, Cousolidatory Medicaments must be outwardly applied; such are the Oil and balsom of Sulphur, and Plaster of the same. But this renowned Cure is only in Cancrous Ulcers, or rather beginning to cancerate. If there be inflammation in the skin, or if the Ulcer become fordid and Cavernous, especially if it spread almost into the stomach, it is seldom or never cured. It is very convenient after the cleansing of Ulcers to sprinkle on them the powder of the inward skins of Eggs which included the young. The superabundance of milk is excellently remedied, and the curdling prevented with leaves of Hemlock or Mint applied; much more happy would the operation be, if at the same time, the Menses be also moved either by Nature or Art Pennel seeds often eaten increase milk, also the Fennel-root worn is of like effect. The Crystal stone most finely pulverisate, of which ℈ ss or ℈ i, taken inwardly once or twice in Fennel-water, by a certain propriety increaseth milk. Chaps of the Breasts are cured by the grease of Wooden spoons, of which above in Clefts of the lips; Also Pomada of a Capon. The Cancer is a foul tumour, in sight unequal, sometimes with pain. It takes its name from Crabs. This Vice is in every part of Human Body, both external and internal, which receive from Nature a constant purgation; the parts weak and thin, greedily receive the thick melancholy matter: of the melancholy humour is generated vehement heats, which becoming more sharp produce ulceration. There are different kinds of Cancers, some without Ulcers, others ulcerated. The signs are tumours with great inflammation, waxing black without very great heat, and the veins in the whole habit of the body swell, because the unprofitable blood is attracted from the Centre, therefore the veins are puffed up. The colour of the Cancer is like ashes, livid and inclining to Purple, in touch most hard, yet sometimes accompanied with dolorous prickings, chief when in the Jaws or Breasts, but in some other parts it procures dolour, and in some not. The Cancer is divers both as to place and matter; by reason of the matter when the humours are mixed, viz. Melancholy and Choler together; by reason of the place, when it is either in the Face, Lips, Nose, Forehead, Hands or Fingers, as I have learned by experience; these parts are usually free from pain; but if in the breast there is pricking dolours; in the secret part also pain is want to be. Sometimes in the Lips, Nose, corners of the Eyes, Forehead, and in every part of the Face are bred as it were Warts in form of Vetches, which afterwards dilate and increase like Mushrums, with lips brawny and turned inward, which are want to sand forth blood or virulent matter. In the Forehead they dilate themselves by violent corroding. There is another kind or species which comes not at all to an Ulcer, but is a tumour or hard swelling in the skin, livid, and never ulcerates, yet always increases. Tumours of this kind are want to grow in the Neck, Liver, Spleen, Privities and Matrix, seldom in other parts of the body. I have seen none, only at Milan in the Nose of one Woman. If the first kind of this Distemper, ulcerate, continued, eat into, and penetrate the bottom, sand forth stinking corrupt matter, and procure abominable pain almost insufferable. That which hath roots and veins swollen, and in the inward parts of the Breast attracts the blood from the bottom is incurable: The other is curable. In Cure of the Cancer an order of Diet must be appointed, wherein carefully must be avoiding such things as generate Melancholy juice; Ptisane, Barley, Mallows, Herb Orage, Beet, and all things that generate good blood, and are easy of digestion may be used. Drink may be thin, white-wine not very old. Evacuation must first be endeavoured by taking away blood, as strength and age will permit. The middle vein in the back may be cut, and especially means used to provoke the Menses, afterwards the peccant humour evacuated by suitable medicaments. Things purging are Epithymon, Sena, Polipode, Whey of milk, and compositions of this kind, as Confection of Sena, Confection of Bugloss, and Pill of the Azure-stone. Afterwards it will be necessary to repel or discuss the humour lurking in the part, which, though very little, lest unto it a greater abundance of matter flow, some repercussive must be applied round about the affected, which being done sprinkle upon it the Blessed Powder given to me by the Most High, for the Utility of Mankind. It behoves the Physician to observe this method; let him always with fasting spittle apply Bombace. If the Cancer be ulcerated, the Ulcer being first wiped clean from all filth and corrupt matter, let him take the powder and sprinkle it all over the Sore, as fish are want to be sprinkled with Flower before they be fried, and with the aforesaid Bombace cover it and anoint it round about with fasting spittle, that it may stick, when it sticks it will not fall of, until together with it the roots be eradicated. This is want at first laying on to procure great dolour, when the sharp and corroding humour cannot be purged out through the Ulcer (yea, although the tumour be great at that time, the Medicament must neither be removed, nor any other put on, but must be anointed round about with Oil of Roses, and left until it fall of of itself;) when the sharp humour is purged by the Ulcer not more pain remains; this must than be purged as other Ulcers. I always use incarnative, cleansing and digestive powder, made only of Turpentine and yolks of Eggs, with Ointment of Lithargy and Mumy, of which I hereafter describe the method of Preparation. This must always be diligently minded, that if any part of the roots remain, the powder must be again applied: Sometimes it happens that after the roots are removed, one Cancer grows as it were from (or upon) another, as in the Kings-Evil, than it behoves to reiterate the powder until all the Evils be removed. Those Cancers are most difficult of Cure when they are in parts of the inward breast, because their roots are between (or in) the parts of the stomach. I have cured many Women, when the Cancer hath been ulcerated, only with this Plaster following; I took Ammoniack dissolved in Vinegar, and with it most excellently purged the malignant juice of the Cancer, in such a manner as no corrupted matter was attracted to the affected part, and have often repeated it to a perfect Cure. I use to apply it certain days after Consolidation of the Ulcer, and have happily cured not a few. The way of preparing the Blessed Powder: ℞. Of the powder marked A ℥ ij Of the powder marked B ℥ i Of the powder marked C ℥ iij When you are to use this reduce it to a fine impalpable powder upon a Porphiry stone: it must be kept in a very close place that it receive no humidity; the longer it is kept, the more precious it is. It is not good for use unless kept one year at lest. A. ℞. In June, July and August, roots of the greater Dragonwort (because at that time the leaves are dry, and the root remains whole in the Earth) cut them into many small pieces, and hung them in a windy place, when they are dry keep them to be used in preparing the powder. When these roots cannot be had, instead of them may be used the lesser Dragonwort which is called Aron, the greater is better which is called Dracuntium. B Sandarach by the Ancients vulgarly called white Arsenic, not that which is bright like glass, nor that which is read, for these have in them a certain malignity, but the white Calcinose Sandarach hath not such a malignant quality, it is prepared after this manner; ℞. Of this what quantity you please, reduce it to most fine powder, pour upon it Aqua vitae, and set it to digest in a hot place, that the powder may receive its virtue, and cooperate with it; after three days pour of the Aqua vitae that was before poured on, and pour on fresh; do this every three days for fifteen days together. Mix it with water, and it will be prepared. C ℞. Soot which is found in Chimneys (see above in the Chap. of Confortatives) not that which is old nor sandy, but what hath in it sufficient saltness; there is some like to Spider's webs, which is not good; therefore in choosing the Soot, the Operators skill is required, and that as above he may compound the powder. Incarnative cleansing powder. ℞. Olibanum, Sarcocolla, Mastic, Myrrh, Aloes, Mumy, Aristolochy of both kinds, of each ℥ iij, Precipitate Mercury compounded with Aqua Calcinataʒ i and ss. Make a powder. I use a Precipitate made with Amalgamated Sol. In Noble People this following unguent; ℞. Lithurgy of Gold ℥ iij, Mumyʒ i and ss, pulverisate the subtlety, with Oil and Vinegar of Roses, make the Unguent in a Lead mortar. The Ointment I commonly use is thus; ℞. Lithargy, pour Oil upon it, work them together one quarter of an hour, than add vinegar of Roses, and so work it together, afterwards continued stirring and fermenting for three hours, and it will be a most excellent Composition. Affects of the Ventricle. Inflammation of the mouth of the Ventricle, as also of the Ventricle itself, is most speedily cured with Lapis Prunella, if ℈ i or ℈ ij be dissolved in a sufficient quantity of Mint, Succory or Wormwood water, and by often sipping be all drunk up. Of like effect, and indeed more certain is one drop or two of Spirit of Saturn exhibited in the aforesaid waters; but not well, Note, Frigida Saturno non bene juncta Venus. Ulcers of the Ventricle. Ulcers of the Ventricle are difficultly cured, and therefore by the Providence of Nature very seldom hap. Stoppage of the stomach, or difficulty in swallowing. In stoppage or difficulty of swallowing, the juice of Nuts is singularly helpful, if in ℥ i of it, Gr. uj, viij or x, or ℈ ss at most of Salt Gem be tempered, and this by degrees be leisurely swallowed, it takes away all this difficulty, so as it apparently removes all obstructions, as well what are occasioned without as within the Disease, that is, it removes both the Disease and symptoms. If a hard Tumour 'cause this difficulty, a Plaster of Hemlock (which is made of the juice of Hemlock, Oil of Camomile and Wax, of each a sufficient quantity) must be applied outwardly to the Orifice of the Ventricle; this must be used till the Tumour be dissolved, and than the tempered juice of Nuts will remove the remaining difficulty. See Cardanus and William Fabricius. Cardialgy, or pain at the heart. Cardialgy in its beginning, or of * Put little. some continuance, may be cured by vomiting, if that may be procured: Therefore a vomit provoked with Aqua bened. or Gilla of Theophrastus, doth most easily remove the pain. The inveterate Cardialgy chief in the Aged is in time removed with syrup of Camomile (vomits are not so safe for the Aged.) Better is an Arcanum of Camomile, especially of the Roman Camomile, being daily exhibited in Mint water till the Disease decline. Outwardly may be applied Epithema's of such things as mollify and assuage the pain, as Camomile, and Mallows. Most excellent in this case is Thurnheuserus his Saphirick, Oil of Camomile (which is made of flowers of Camomile, with a little Turpentine of Cypress dissolved in water, and added thereto, and afterwards distilled by a bladder) given in water of Mint, Camomile, Elder-flowers, or in the water of the wild Vruzella leaves. Dose, four, five or six drops. Dilatation of the mouth of the Ventricle. In Dilatation or gaping of the mouth of the Ventricle: After meat very powerful are Confections of Anise, Fennel and Coriander; or before Meat, Tablets of Diatrionpipereon, Oil of Pepper is best; purging things in this case are useless. Externally Basil may be applied, rather worn in a bag about the Orifice. The stink of the Ventricle. In such like stinks, Amber suspended in wine, also Oil or Salt of Cinnamon, are useful. Intemperance of the Ventricle. Intemperance of the Ventricle with humours, either from a cold or hot cause, is corrected at first with gentle vomiting, for so the ponderous filth of the Ventricle, and concomitant intemperance of this kind, it more easily exterminates, than can be expelled by purging Medicaments through the inferior parts. Moreover the foldings of the Ventricle, stuffed up with abundance of humours, are released, and afterwards the inveterate intemperance is easily removed. If no humour accompany the Distemper, it will not be absurd to abstain from vomits (among which Aqua bened. is most excellent) or else if they can be endured, to enjoin the use thereof; Yet more safely we shall proceed in using Laxative Purges, such as Laxative powder of Sena, Extract of Mechoachanna, Vegetable Panchymagogon, and Mercurius dulcis; after the use of these, Specific Confortatives must be exhibited. In intemperance arising from either a hot or cold cause, excellent is the acid spirit of Vitriol, chief of Venus, of which see Crollius his Notes. This is always to be understood, that Phylosophick spirit of Vitriol is more excellent when exhibited in a proper Vehicle (two hours before meat without motion, or one hour with motion;) If heat be prevalent, with the tincture of Roses, or Extract of Century minor, (Note the Arcanum of this is better;) If cold predominate, than with Extract of Calamus aromat. Wormseed, Wormwood wine, or rather generous wine. In the Aged, chief Phlegmatic, and such as are afflicted with the Catarrh, the Essence of Melissa extracted with spirit of wine; also the Essence of Peneroyal are very profitable: Either of these Essences may sometimes be fortified (in the exhibition of one spoonful thereof) with some pieces of Calomus aromat. candid, or with two or three drops of Oil of Iuniper; for so the Phegm is excellently resolved. Note. Some drops of the Phylosophick spirit of Vitriol mixed with these Essences, renders them more efficacious. The Ventricle thus corrected, all its symptoms, as Cardialgy, from consent of the stomach, defects of the mind, Dilirium and Drowsy Evil, can neither abide nor prevail. The Ventricle is corrected most commodiously by Vomitories; the impurities removed and Ventricle restored, all its Symptoms cease. If by chance, after the Ventricle is comforted and corrected as aforesaid, any of these accidents shall remain, recourse must be had to the proper Chapters treating of these Diseases. Loathing, and want of Appetite. In loathing food and want of Appetite, the Phylosophick Spirit of Vitriol, whose virtues cannot sufficiently be commended, yields relief. It must be exhibited in convenient Vehicles, as water of Mint, of Sorrel, in wine and broth; the nauceating food arises from the corrupted and benumbed vitriolate juice in the bottom of the stomach, which is again excited by sharp things. The loathing food externally is removed with an Epithema made of Malmsie wine, and a like quantity of Vinegar, with a crust of bread sprinkled with powder of Cloves, and applied hot to the Ventricle; this is done when imbecility of the Ventricle also accompanies. Of like virtue is an ointment made of butter of Goat's milk, and Oil of Cloves mixed with it (which must be dropped upon the butter) and the Ventricle anointed therewith, especially in Chronical Distempers of this kind: See more below in the Chap. of Nauseousness. Hungriness. In Hungriness (this arises from defect of the vitriolated juice) the mouth of the stomach is exceedingly pained; those things abovementioned and described in passions of this kind, are here of principal use. If therefore other things be consentaneous, a vomit speedily effects the Cure: For so the malignant humours are dispersed, drawn out, and the stomach freed, from all impediments, restored to its pristine state. But if vomiting may not be moved, either through an extreme decay of strength, or no signs can be perceived to persuade thereto, than recourse may most safely be had to sharp vitriolate Medicines. As Philosophical Spirit of Vitriol, in wine of Pomegranates, syrup of Lemons, syrup of the sour juice of Citron, or with Tincture of Roses; this must be drunk divers times, even to the declination of the Disease, and it perfectly cures. Canine Appetite. The Canine Appetite (the cause of this is green Choler, or vitriolated juice in the stomach, therefore is not to be disturbed by vomiting, lest by moving the humour, the Choler follow, neither are vitriolate sharp juices to be given, lest the evil be increased) it is removed by the essence of Melissa extracted with spirit of wine: Dose one spoonful mixed with some drops of Oil of Carrawty. Yet such things are first to be used, as diminish the vitriolate juice or Choler, and expel it by the inferior parts; Such are Extract of Rubarh, and Mechoachanna, also vegetable Panchymagogon, all which are in this case highly commended. The yolks of Eggs boiled hard and eaten often, by a specific propriety cure this Disease. Longing: or the immoderate desire of Women with Child. In this Distemper water of Cinnamon and of Orange peels are very helpful, (in Longing of Women with Child vomitories and purges * Must not be used. are of no use.) Also salt of Cinnamon, of Orange and Citron peels, with Magistry of Coral and Pearls. If the thing desired be denied, lest the young be thereby injured, it is convenient presently to give the woman with Child water of the white Vine buds, or of Briony. Malachia. Of Malachia see below in the Chap. of Cachexy of Virgins. Thirst. In Thirst arising from what cause soever, especially in Fevers, Lapis Prunella dissolved in cold fountain water, or a Julep of Roses is very convenent. Also excellent is spirit of Vitriol, some drops in fountain water or cooling Juleps (Spirit of Salt in the Dropsy only extinguishes thirst) also the water of Alum distilled in Balneo assuages thirst and heat of every kind. It is more wholesome for Travellers in the heat of Summer not to drink, though oppressed with thirst, yet something to quench their thirst is very convenient, to which purpose excellent is the shells of wood Prunellos chewed in the mouth, which in Travelling may serve instead of drink. So this following powder is very profitable to Itinerants chief in the Summer, if the intemperate heat of the Liver be urgent. ℞. Pepper, Anise, of each ℈ i, Liquorish ℥ i, root of the Flower de Luceʒ i, fine Sugar lb i; make a most fine powder. So much of this may be taken as will * May be taken up. lie twice or thrice upon the point of a knife; mix it with pure fountain water, brew it well together, and it will be a most pleasant drink, allaying thirst, and corroborating the interior parts: Sometimes, chief in Fevers Lapis, Prunella is added thereto. Crudity of the Ventricle. Crudity of the Ventricle, if age and strength permit, is taken away with a vomitory of the distilled water of Nuts and Radish, with a little Aqua bened. than such things as corroborated the stomach must be used both inwardly and outwardly. Internals are all sharp things, as Philosophical Spirit of Vitriol mixed with Conserve of Roses, Sorrel, Mint and such like. Also essence of Pennyroyal, which in lost, flow or corrupted digestion yield relief; Oil of Mastic in helping concoction is excellent, if two, three or four drops of it be exhibited in convenient liquor, as wine, or other composition; Essence of Melissa much helps the aged. Note. In these Affects of the Ventricle, Balsam of Aloesʒ i or ij, being taken after Supper in the Evening, or after Midnight, doth much strengthen the stomach: Also Pills of the vulgar Aloes, chief when compounded with extract of Myrrh. Externally Inunctions help, Epethema's and Stomachal Searcloths, among which famous is the Cerecloth made of pure Laudanum, with a convenient quantity of Wax mixed and made up in form of a Plaster. Also Mint, Wormwood and Pennyroyal, sewed up in a bag and worn, is of like effect. To help Crudities of the Ventricle, putrified Salt Ammoniack is highly commended for an appropriate specific; also water and Balsam of the stomach, Balsam of Fennel and Spirit of Wormwood profit much. Purified Salt ammoniack. ℞. Salt ammoniack well dried and filing of Iron, of each lb i, mix them diligently, and with a Cucurbit or Retort sublime them in sand, first with gentle fire, afterwards more stung, that what is pure may ascend to the neck of the Cucurbit or Retort, leaving the feces and filing in the bottom; that which is sublimate, again sublime by itself and keep it; than ℞. Common Salt what quantity you please, decripitate it in a Crucible till it flows: Of this ℞. and of the Salt ammoniack before sublimed, of each an equal part, grinned them together and sublime them; this do seven times, always removing the Caput-mortuum, and adding to the sublimate a small quantity of the decripitate Salt, and it will be a prepared specisick, of which Gr. iij or iv taken in Wormwood wine, or in a decoction of Sassafras, and this drunk for certain days together, so as sweatings may be moved by the use of the Medicament, doth perfectly cure the Ventricle. Moreover the use of this is expedient in curing Fevers, of which see below in the Specific Febrile. Most excellent to free both the stomach and the whole body from all impurities, is the Water or Balsam of the Ventricle; thus made, ℞. Nutmegs, Cloves, Cubeba, of each ℥ i ss, Cinnamon, Mace, Wormseed, Grains of Paradise, of each an ℥, Galangal ℥ iij, Long Pepperʒ uj, flowers of Tunica, read Roses, Bugloss, Mint, of each one handful; Herb Mint, Pennyroyal, Wormseed, of each one handful and ss; these being beaten and well bruised together, add to them ℥ x of the finest wheat bread, put them in a large Glass vessel, and pour on them * The best spirit of Wine. Spirit of Wine, till they be covered two fingers, close the vessel, and set them in infusion for eight days; than draw out of emulsion of sweet Almonds, lb ss, mix it with the said infusion, and add ℥ iij of the best Honey; make distillation in Baln. till it be dry: two spoonfuls of this water may be taken for every imbecility of the stomach. Balsam of Fennel. ℞. Extract of Fennel seeds (with Spirit of Wine) ℥ ij, white Wax, or Manna Calabrina ℥ ss, Salt of Fennelʒ i and ss, mix these over a gentle fire and make a mass; add ʒ iij or iv of Oil of Fennel, mix this and keep for use. Dose from ℈ ss to ℈ i with Mint or Rose-water. If the abovelaid be deficient, ʒ ss in Pills of the following mass, may be taken twice in a week an hour before dinner. ℞. Aloes seven times washed in juice of Roses and dried two part; Choice Rhubarb and Mirabalanes Emblic. one part make a mass. Outwardly the Ventricle must be anointed with distilled Oil of Mastic, after the Inunction apply Gallen Stomachal Cerecloth, a Plaster for the Stomach, or a Plaster of Mastic, or which is more excellent Tachamahach spread upon leather instead of a Plaster. It is profitable just after eating to give this powder. ℞. Cubebaʒ ij and ss, Nutmegs ℈ iv, Cloves ℈ ss, Mace ℈ i, Calamus Aromat. ℈ ij, shave of Liquorice, ʒ ij, Confection of Carrawayʒ uj, of Fennel ℥ ss, Rotula's of Diatrion Santal. Camph. Diarhodon, Abbaetis, of each ℥ ss: Make a gross powder, of which the sick may take one pugil after meat. Scucum Stomachale. Oil of Wormwood ℥ ss, of Castorʒ ij, of Mint ℥ ss, Oil of Mastichʒ uj, Oil of Iuniper, of Nutmegs, of each ʒ i, of Cloves ℥ ss, of Wormseed Gr. iij; Anoint the Precordia and cover it with leather. ℞. Storax Calamitaʒ i and ss, Amber Greese Gr. i, Oil of Mace, Mint, Wormwood, of each ʒ i, powder of Cloves, Mace, of each ℈ i; dissolve the Gum, Storax Calamita, make a mass, spread it upon leather, sew it in read silk, and according to Art make a Stomachal Scutum. Inunctions are made with Oil of Wormwood, Mastic or Mint, for the richer sort distilled Oils, for the poor they are prescribed, expressed or boiled. But if, as very often, and almost always is, the Liver be hot, and there be danger, while we mitigate one part we hurt another; we therefore inwardly only apply hot medicaments to the stomach, and outwardly to the Liver cooling Unguents, Epithema's and bags with Sanders, Trochets of Camphire, and such like. Digestion Lost. Lost digestion in Chronical Diseases, where for the most part the Concoction of the Ventricle is wholly decayed, is in time restored, by Anology with the essence of bread, and the Oil thereof; if also other things, as well inwardly as outwardly be rightly administered: So the essence of flesh extracted by being boiled alone in a close vessel without any addition of water, doth gradually resolve all nutriment, and recalls, as it were from banishment, the concoction of the Ventricle to its pristine state. The Oil or read Extract of Bread, by its signature represents blood, and this seems not vain, for with all Edible things a sound man may be nauseated, except only with bread, which of human nutriment is the most powerful instrument; if therefore Chemically reduced to a most pleasant essence, (Nature eagerly receives things pleasantly essencified) and into Oil, which being received by little drops leisurely is almost presently converted to a mass of blood for the benefit of the second digestion: This preserves man long in health, and restores digestion lost. Belchings. In Belchings also Wormwood-wine is commonly praised, so is the Arcanum of it; also the Salt and spirit of Salt of Wormwood are more powerful. If belchings stink, and be unsavoury, chief if they smell like Verdegrease, the principal help for this is to procure vomiting with Aqua bened. and water of Mint and Anise, which casts out all the earthly filth from the stomach, and frees it from its crudity: That belchings may afterwards be lesle offensive, after vomiting those things are of principal use, which we have described to be made of Wormwood. Windiness of the Ventricle. The Cure of the wind of the stomach agrees with the Cure of Belchings: yet in this case is commended the Essence of Coriander taken before meat: also Oil of Cumine and Orange peels. Hypocrates saith, the belly long filled with wind threatens the Timpany. The Inflation of the Ventricle. In inflation of the stomach, not omitting things before mentioned, among which is Balsom or Oil of Fennel, which given in few drops, do much help: So Oil of Caraways as well inwardly as outwardly yields relief, chief when Epithema's made of Carminatives are outwardly applied. Tumour of the Ventricle. In Tumours of the Ventricle arising from windiness, or from any other emergent cause; Diaphoretic Antimony, or the fixed flowers of white Antimony, given for certain days often in Fennel water, by a certain specisick propriety do much help; and the more when sweeting is somewhat moved after the taking them. Of no lesle virtue is Mixtura Simplex given once or twice in Wormwood wine. Sighing or sobbing. In symptomatical sighing some drops of Oil of Cumine inwardly given are profitable. Externally apply this Epithems, ℞ Ashes of Oak fill a dish with them, and imbibe them with Malmsie Wine, spread a cloth over them that it may be hot, and apply it often to the stomach, if need be imbibe the cloth: This is present remedy for stops of the breast. Sobbing arising from repletion is cured with vomiting. Proper Remedies for sobbing are. The true Silesian Terra-sigillata, Bolo Armenack, the true Oriental Bezoar-sione, a Plaster outwardly of a crust of bread, Bayberries and the like. Nauseousness, In Nauseousness such things are profitable as are above described in the Chap. of Loathing and want of Appotite. This abhorrency of sood is soon removed by eating of Wormseed, or the Extract of the same, which by a certain propriety in all affects of the Ventricle is of great use: The root of Wormseed is frequently used; also vinegar of Wormseed in young and old do so much corroborated the distempered stomach, as nothing more; therefore its use is approved and worthily commended, since there is no fear of detriment to ensue. In vomiting at Sea, the Composition of the Traveller's Salt is high commended; which is thus: ℞. Salt Nitre, or Lapis Prunella (rather Salt Nitre fixed) Salt fuse and Salt gems, of each ℥ ss, Galangal, Mace, Cubeba, of each ʒ i; mix them and make a powder. Dose from Gr. four to eight, Chief upon an empty stomach, for it comforts the stomach, helps digestion, and keeps from putrefaction. Nauseousness after taking a medicine is stopped with a piece of bread toasted, and sprinkled with powder of Cloves and Vinegar, and applied to the Mouth and Nostrils: And also by biting of an Onion. Vomiting. Laudable vomiting is never to be hindered; for vomiting is often occasioned by a refluxion of evil humours to the stomach, by excess in eating or drinking, by the abundance of fat and unsavoury meats, which, whilst they seek passage by the superior parts, are not to be obstructed. Others more vehement are not to be suffered, such as we have often seen by the violent working of Medicines. Enormous vomiting is stayed; 1. With ℥ ij of Mint-water taken once or twice; 2. With a Plaster of Treacle applied to the stomach; 3. Crude juice of Quinces, if one or two spoonfuls thereof be drunk, doth miraculously stay vomiting; 4. Vomiting is often cured by a vomit: if therefore vomiting continued, and be not stayed by former means, Aqua. bened. is chief useful, which also comforts the stomach; 5. Laudanum Opiate is famously powerful, where all other things effect little; 6. With others may be numbered Extract of Wormseed, Wormwood, Melissa, Mint, Pennyroyal; chief when an Epithema made of the decoction of Wormwood, Mint and Hops, in water of water-betony or vinegar be applied to the stomach. It is best that cruent vomiting be quickly restrained, otherwise by the abundant streining of the spirits, fainting fits and mortal swoon follow. Excellent is the Restrictive abovementioned in the Chap. of spitting blood; thus ℞. distilled water of the greater Vrtica ℥ uj (you cannot have this prepared in shops, therefore it must be diligently prepared and kept) to this put as much Spirit or Oil of Vitriol as may make it sharp enough, being well mixed give it to drink somewhat cool. After the drinking this Potion, apply to the stomach a piece of bread toasted, sprinkled with powder of Cloves, and moistened in Malmsie Wine and Vinegar: Or make a Poultis of the crumb of Rye bread, read astringent Wine and most strong Vinegar, apply it hot to the Ventricle and to the Orisice thereof, repeat this Morning and Evening: By this means the cruent vomiting will quickly cease. Headache. In present Headache, sometimes, if strength will bear, the opening the Basilical vein must not be omitted. If the clodded blood be gathered together in the Ventricle, and it be presignified by black Excrements, and by the distension round about the stomach, gentle Purgations must be given with ʒ ss of Rhubarb, and ʒ i and ss of Mechoacanna, entire by themselves, these exceedingly well gurge the stomach and intestines, being gently astringent. Also for drink may be given read Wine, in which roots of Vrtica mayor are infused. See above. Choler. In Choler the same things are forcible, as in vomiting, chief, Mint water, Rose seeds, Magistery of Pearls and Coral, Tincture of Corals and Essence of Emeralds. If this be not powerful enough, take Dose i of Laudan. Opiate. and of Sponge that is want to grow under Willows Gr. iv in astringent waters or read wine. Dolour of the Ventricle. Dolour of the Ventricle is removed with Saphirick Oil of Camomile, (of which above in the Chap. of Cardialgy) in syrup of Dialthea or Conserve of Roses, sour Dock Sorrel or Mint, some drops of the Oil being exhibited in them. The same performs Oil of Mastic; or, if from a cold cause, Oil of Cinnamon, also Oil of Wormseed. Outwardly the stomach must be fomented with flowers of Camomile fried and applied often. Note. If from the cause of these Medicaments little comfort follow, it is to be suspected that some noxious matter still lies hid in the Ventricle, which must be first expelled by vomiting, afterwards the stomach must be strengthened with the quantity of one or two Pills of the * Tears. Gum of Albanum. † Alittle worms in & bag. Animalcula of the Ventricle. The Animalcula's of the Ventricle, from what cause soever, are removed by the above expressed in the Chap. of Worms in the heart; Of like virtue is the Arcanum of tansy and Colts-foot: Also a vomit with Aquae bened. The secret in this case is powder of the Secundine of a woman's first Child, of which ʒ ss or ℈ ij, with the Extract of Treacle, or with Crollius his Treacle water, or mixtura simplex being drunk, by some innate cause doth wonderful quickly kill the Animalcula's and Infects, which must afterwards with a gentle infusion of Sena leaves, Rhubarb and Mechoacanna, be expelled through the bowels. Spirit of Hartshorn also in this Affect profits much, chief when essensified, that is, when fixed salt before extracted with convenient water, and volatile salt rightly purified, are dissolved and united in this spirit. Imbecility of the ventricle. In imbecility of the Ventricle, before all other things it is necessary to exhibit a vomitory of white Vitriol, or Extract of Hellebore, which if the sick abhor, give a Dose of Mercury; this being done, the stomach must be corroborated by medicaments both inwardly and outwardly, yet the evacuation must be often repeated. Among things vulgarly taken, these are chief; species of Electuary-aromdtick, Rosate, Diarhodon, Abbatis, Rose buds, exhibited with Conserve of Roses and Mint, or in any other manner. Powder of Diagalangal, Species of Mint, of Wormwood, Myrabolanes, preserved Nutmegs, Quercetanus his powder of Aron, and other things used by Practitioners. For ordinary drink Wormwood wine is profitable; it is necessary in the spring time to prepare spirit of Wormwood, which may be mixed with drink according to pleasure. Also Cream of Tartar is often taken, sometimes spirit of Vitriol, or Aqua vitae distilled from Malmsie or other rich wine, in lb ij of which, one handful and ss of dried Peneroyal is macerated, and two spoonfuls of this given with so many drops of Oil of Vitriol as may tender it conveniently sharp; after the taking of which, the sick must keep himself in a warm place, or exercise his body, so as he may be warm ready to sweated. Also it is sometimes convenient to give one spoonful of syrup of Canella or Cloves prepared in the following manner: ℞. Cinnamon (or Cloves) lb i and ss; these grossly bruised put into a large vessel, pour upon them lb iij of Malmsie or Falerne wine, let them stand three days in hot ashes, than gently boil them and strain them; to this when strained put an equal part of white Sugar, and according to Art make a syrup. Affects of the Intestines. Obstruction. 1. Obstruction of the Intestines arising from Phlegm is dissolved by Medicaments as well external as internal. The vulgar internals are every where obvious in Authors; mirable is the Essence of Melissa, if ʒ i of this with three drops of Oil or Spirit of Iuniper, mixed with Extract of Coloquintida and Scammony, of which see Crollius, or with a Dose of Panchymagogon vegetable. For this presently dissolves the Phlegm, which by purging must be exterminated. Extract of Agarick, with Cinnamon water, or spirit of Wine. Externalls are suppositories and Clysters, which are outwardly applied, that they may draw out and purge the Phlegm from the intestines, and dissolve the obstruction. Among suppositories laudable is that which is made of ℥ i of Honey, and ʒ i of black Hellebore: This suppository is proper in Children. A Clyster is made from ʒ i to ʒ i and ss of Crocus of metals, in lb i of Mercurial decoction, and ℥ ij of Oil Olive or fresh Butter rightly applied: See Crollius. This is also useful in the hardness of dregss in the bowels. In Obstructions arising from hardened dregss, Clysters are useful. Also the Caule with the Intestines of a Calf, boiled in the same manner as when prepared for the Table. While it is hot with the broth it was boiled in, let the sick receive the fume through a chair into his fundament, and a little after the hardness will remove, and the Obstruction dissolve, which afterwards with internal immollient medicines must further be discharged. Among immollient medicaments Cream of Tartar obtains the priority from ʒ i to ʒ i and ss often exhibited in broths, one, two, three or four days. In greatest Obstruction of the stomach ℞. Of Feathers cut exceeding small one Pugil, mix them in bread and make it up like Pills; also Oil of Wax in mollifying Clysters from ℈ i to ʒ i; the Navel must be anointed with Civet. The Gall of a Bull may also be added to Clysters, in imitation of Nature, which by the Gall stirs up the expulsive faculty. 3. In Obstruction rising from Tumours, a Clyster specific thus made; ℞. Of Milk and Oil Olive together lb ss. Astringency. In Astringency arising from bursting, external immollients must be applied, and Clysters injected. Inflammation, Imposthume, Ulcer, Cancer. Inflammation, Imposthume, Ulcer and Cancer, are Cured with Clysters, yet hardly the Cancer. Fistula. Of the Fistula below in external Affects. Colic and Iliack Passion. In every Colic and Iliack passion rightly to perform the Cure (all strong Catharticks must be forborn) always diligently look the stomach be clear, which if Nature so keep it is well, if otherwise, than externals, (viz.) Suppositories and Clysters (See my Disputation of the Colic) and internal mollifying Medicines must be used; such as the Mercurial Extract prepared with spirit of Wine. Dose, from ʒ i to ij, with Extract of Sena exhibited in a just Dose from Gr. x to ℈ j When the stomach is free, and the entrails are stetched out with winds, in its beginning the Tincture of Orange peels extracted with spirit of Wine, doth much help. Dose, one spoonful. This Essence taken once or twice dissipates all the windiness; but if not, ʒ i of Oil of sweet Almonds unto an ℥ must be exhibited in Malmsie Wine: If by this also the swelling winds be not dispersed, instead of the Oil of sweet Almonds, give ʒ i at most of Spirit of Turpentine, afterwards bind the belly exceeding hard with a swaddling band, and all the winds will be dissipated. Note. Also in the Colic and windy Iliack, as in other distempers, the stomach being free, the Specific Remedy (this was the last I used upon a certain Questor) is a mixture of Spirit of Wine and Spirit of Salt, of each ʒ ss, or ℈ ij, given in common water warm to provoke sweat; for so the thirsty spirits of the Colic are removed and resolved into vapours, so as the whole body by the taking the medicament is also delivered from noxious humours, whereby this destructive Disease may the better be subjected. In Colic arising from glass-like Phlegm, very beneficial is Saphirick Oil of Camomile, and of Wormseed, being often exhibited from three drops to ℈ j To expel the Phlegm, excellent is the Essences of Trochus of Alhandal extracted with distilled Malmsie Wine: Also Rulands' Golden spirit of Life, from ℥ ss to ℥ i and ss at the most. In Colic arising from corroding Phlegm; Extract of Rhubarb, and Vegetable Panchymagon do much help; for they expel the Phlegm, which though expelled, nevertheless dolours may abide, therefore Malmsie wine with Oil of sweet Almonds, after once or twice taking, restrains the acrimony of the remaining Phlegm, and assuages the dolours. Note well, in these and other such like cases sometimes Laudanum Opiate rightly prepared and taken is mirably efficacious; yet the use of this, where the above named Medicaments are at hand, must not rashly be undertaken, lest it hap the matter thereby be too strongly knit, which by the fresh increase of dolours admits of no mitigation. In this case therefore the quiet of Nature itself requires to abstain from Laudanum. If the Colic be caused by a sharp humour, Mixtura simplex yields relief. In the Colic arising from eruginose humours, or from winds included between the Membranes, nothing is better than to give a Dose of the Compound spirit of Salt Nitre and Spirit of Wine, for this presently helps. In the Colic put a Loadstone upon the Navel, and the pain will presently cease. Although the Colic sometimes arise from Phlegmatic and sharp humours flowing to the Intestines, from inflammations of the Intestines, and from hard and long retained Excrements; yet nothing is more frequent, than that which ariseth from Phlegm and winds; In all which it is to be Noted; 1. That the stomach be always open. 2. That Medicaments be rather injected by Clyster, than exhibited by the mouth, before the opening of the stomach. That therefore the Obstruction of the stomach causing pains of the Colic may be removed, a mollifying Laxative Clyster must be injected, either alone with a decoction of the true Brancursine with Oil of Camomile and Dill, or with this following, which hath been proved alone powerful enough to assuage the pain. ℞. Of Pease-broth ℥ iij, Extract of Esulaʒ i and ss; boil them together till the Extract be dissolved, than add Linseed Oil ℥ iv, Salt-gemsʒ i, Common Salt ℈ i, or ʒ ss, mix them, and inject it moderately hot. The impurities of the belly being purged, and the dolour yet remaining vehement, must be helped by mitigating and asswaging anodynes and Narcotick Medicines. Outwardly inuctions must be made with Oil of Camomile and Oil of sweet Almonds, with some drops of distilled Oil of Dill or Philosophical Oil; than bags must be applied hot, filled with bran or Millet, or a Tile only heated very hot, and wrapped in a linen cloth, and so applied. If the dolour urge, a plaster of Laudanum either alone, or with other mixture may be applied. The Navel must be anointed with Apoplectic Balsam, with which if Gr. i or ij of Civet be mixed it will more powerfully and swiftly operate: Or Civet and expressed Oil of Nutmegs made up into a Balsam. Inwardly must be exhibited ʒ ss of Treacle not too old, with Laudanum Opiate Gr. 5, Extract of Castor Gr. iv, or powder of Castorʒ ss; and this medicament is given when there is no inflammation; if any be, than as soon as the Pills of Laudanum are swallowed, it will be convenient to give to drink in white wine, five or six drops of Oil of Saturn per diliquium, and to anoint the belly with Balsam of Saturn, which is twofold, (viz.) One is good for all inflammations which is made with two parts of Oil of Saturn per diliquium from salt, and one part of oil of Roses, mixed together in a stone mortar: The other is made with salt of Saturn, and spirit of Turpentine poured upon it in a convenient glass till it be covered one finger, and let it stand so long in a warm place till the salt be dissolved in the spirit of Turpentine, and tinged with a read colour: The tinged spirit must be distilled by a Retort at first with gentle fire until the oil of Turpentine come forth, than change the Receiver and increase the fire by degrees until it be a most strong fire, and a most excellent oil will come forth, good in all Wounds, Ulcers, Cancers, and Noli me tangere, which by often touching with Bombace it mitigates. If after one hour the dolour abate not, give this following Potion; ℞. Spirit of Wine ʒ i, of Salt ℈ ss, or fifteen drops, Fountain water ℥ iij. The sick being well covered with clotheses must lie in a sweat for some time; or a Dose of Treacle water may be given, or ℈ ss of spirit of Turpentine in Malmsie wine: Also if the pain abate not, it is profitable to repeat the aforesaid Clyster, and to place the sick in an emollient and Anodyne bath, such as we 〈◊〉 in the Chap. of the Stone. If there be abundance of windiness, which is easily known by the 〈…〉 ring of the Guts, Carminatives must be mixed with the Clysters, and inwardly taken, so as with Treacle water or the Potion above described, some drops of distilled Oil of caraways, Anise or Fennel, be mixed. Externally anoint the belly with Oil of Dill and Camomile, with which the distilled Oils aforesaid must be mixed. Great Cuppinglasses must be applied to the Navel, and in urgent dolours the parts of the belly bound with a swaddling band. Which being done, by reason of continued pain, or a return of the distemper probably like to be, we must draw nigh to such things as respect the cause itself; and if this arise from gross and vicious phlegm, as for the most part is want to be; this must first be expelled with gentle purgations, having respect to the gross windiness which is always present in this Disease; wherefore we always give a decoction, or distilled water of Anise, Fennel, Daucus with infusion of Agarick, Mechoacanna, and Electuary of Dia●artamus; heed must be taken not to exhibit Rhubarb or Mirabulans, by reason of the astringent saculty they possess, or Sena or Cassia by reason of their windy property, and and those things we say must be injected, may also sometimes be mixed with those we give by the mouth. The matter being purged out, with heating extenuating and discussing Medicines, the Relics must be removed, as with Spirit of Turpentine, Mithridate, Treacle, Treacle water, and spirit of Salt Nitre, by which sweat is sometimes provoked. Profitable in this case are the flowing Rotula's. ℞. Species of Confection of Cumin, Species of Confection of Mint. Aromat. Rosat ' of each ʒ ss, Sugar dissolved in Fennel water ℥ iij, Cinnamon waterʒ ij, Oil of Anise ℈ ss, Amber six drops; make Rotula's, of which let the sick take one or two at pleasure. If the Disease take its beginning from phlegmatic and sharp humours; these must, presently after the opening the stomach, and application of Anodynes, be dispersed and expelled by such things as resist phlegm, with a Clyster injected made of lb i of Milk, in which ℥ iv or v of Mercurial Honey have been dissolved; or instead of milk may be taken Barley water, in which Roses or Mallows have been boiled with Diaprunes, or Diasebesten. By the mouth is given, Salutive Diaprunes, Solutive Syrup of Roses, with infusion of Rhubarb, syrup also of Violets with variable infusion. If the dolour arise from any inflammation of the Intestines, after the ejection of the contracted filth, a vein must be cut, and cooling, mollifying Clysters injected; or if the phlegm be suspected to increase, by the use of Milk, in which cooling things are boiled, with addition of read Sugar, and Oil of Violets. Things given to be taken by the mouth must be cooling. If it rise from hard and long contained filth, a mollifying Clyster being injected wonderfully helps. A Bath of sweet water with emollient supplying Herbs, and afterwards a convevient strong and suitable Medicine exhibited to expel the loosened filth, are very beneficial. If these be not effectual the Intestines must be syringed, that the Contracted filth may be separated from them, and presently a forcible Clyster injected, with which should be mixed ʒ ss or ʒ i of Salt Gems. In all the above cited causes, such things in exhibiting the aforesaid Medicaments should always be added, as by a peculiar propriety contrary the Disease: Such are the dried Intestines of a Wolf, ʒ i of which may be taken in wine without other Comixture. Likewise the dung of a Wolf dried and bound to the legs and breast; of like virtue is water of young Bullocks dung distilled by a Limbeck. Paralysie. Paralysie, in which the Colic doth sometimes lie hid, is cured by universal purging Medicaments before mentioned in the Chap. of Paralysie. Where first Spirit of Bohemian-tartar is useful, and Rotula's there described, and the Oil and Extract of Amber, Balsam of Galbanum and Turpentine, with a Cataplasm of the walwort root. Slow dejection of the belly. In slowest dejection of the belly, from what cause soever proceeding, of excellent virtue is the Essence of Salt of Bohemian-tartar, extracted with spirit of wine, and reduced to a Consistency, of which from two to six or eight drops, must be exhibited certain days together in the Evening two hours after Supper, in Wine or other Liquor, till the belly be soluble of its own accord. This I have happily used in Hypochondriac Melancholy, even to the dejection of natural strength, almost to a dysentery. In dissolving stoppage of the small guts, give Crude Mercury from ℈ i to ʒ i; fresh common Oil tempered with Sugar, so as the Patient know it not, resolves the belly, and assuages dolours; what remains must by other purgations be expelled. Flux of the Intestines. All Fluxes of the Intestines primarily depend upon the Ventricle; of wh● therefore as a commanding part, care must be taken, that the Flux be not ●o powerfully urgent, with respect to Headache and evil Digestion usually concomitant. The Ventricle being corroborated, cessation of the Fluxes follow; In Fluxes the foregoing Vomits must be used, and Epithema's applied (of which see in the affects of the ventricle) afterwards with Clysters the Intestines cleansed and consolidated. Fluxes of the belly are threefold, Viz. Diarrhaea, Lisentery and Dysentery. In every Flux of the Belly very profitable is Crocus Martis, given thrice a day; Dose for each time Gr. ten in juice of Sloes: Also this following; ℞. The Liver of a Wolf, Mithridate, of each ℈ i, Magistery of Corals, Bole-armenack, Burnt-harts-horn, Mastic, of each ℈ ss, Water of Tormentil ℥ iv, Succory ℥ ij, Conserve of Quincesʒ i: mix them. Diarrhaea and Dysentery Epidemical. In Diarrhea and Dysentery Epidemical, after the use of vomitories, recourse must be had to Antidotes. Diarrhaea, because it rises from various causes, and is always the Effect of another disease, diligence must be used to know from what cause it hath its beginning, and whether it be Critical, the custom of Nature, or Symptomatical. If from any external error it hap, or from any intemperance of the parts, or from abundance of humour; all which, if the Physician rightly observe, it will not be difficult for him to effect the Cure. In general, it is to be Noted, that no such distemper is cured suddenly, or can be speedily suppressed and restrained, unless by chance in P●isical and Peripneumonick persous. The asswaging of this must always be begun with most gentle and weak Medicaments, as by giving Confection of Quinces alone, or Conserve of Quinces compounded. Outwardly the belly must be anointed with Oil of Quinces, Mastic, Nard, Wormwood, Mint, and milk in which steel is quenched maybe given the quantity of one Cupful, to which may be added Terra sigillata ℈ i; and this drunk in the morning fasting, and four hours before meat in the Evening, helps much in all distempers of this kind: But if strength be decayed, recourse must be had to things more strong, than to Clysters and Medicaments, first cleansing, than astringent, as well external as internal, of which more in the Chap. of Dysentery: Yet so as respect be always had to the parts affected. In Externals it is to be noted, whether the outward Muscles be not drawn together, for thereby the evil is increased. Constrictions of the Muscles augments the Laxity, therefore it is best to rarify the parts, that the Medicine may penetrate the bowels, which is easily performed by addition of vinegar in fomentations and cataplasms. In every Flux of the belly it will be profitable to apply a Plaster of old Treacle, and a like quantity of Terra Sigillata, to the Region of the belly. Of great virtue also in every defluxion of the belly is syrup of dry Roses, syrup of Myrtles, Gooseberries, Berber, and Quercetanus his syrup of Corals, Burned Hartshorn, and the Intestines of a Hen, first washed in astringent water, than dried in an Oven, and reduced to powder. The Lysentery by these Remedies is scarcely cured, by reason of the Levity of the Intestines, which must be helped by corroborating and heating the stomach and bowels. And sometimes it happens, that from a Phlegmatic water the parts are made slippery, which must be corrected with Expurgations. It is also convenient in this case to apply a small Cuppinglasse to the Stomach, that it may retain the food longer. If the Distemper arise from a Flux of Phlegm to the bowels, or from any external error, these altered and taken away the Disease is easily cured. If the Flux be by reason of Obstructions in the Mesentery Veins, or imbecility of the Liver, the cause must be removed with attractive medicaments. Chief powerful in Flux of the Liver is Salt of Corals dissolved in Plantane-water from ℈ i to ʒ ss, being often exhibited, not omitting other things necessary. In Diarrhaea, some frequently use Rice boiled in flesh-broath or Milk. Drink in this case is made with Corals, burnt Hartshorn, Spodium, Tormentil, Bistort, Nutmegs, Citron, Pomegranate, and read apples boiled in Galybeat-water. Dysentery. In Dysentery, other things necessary in cruent dejection being well observed, Specificks by property yield Relief. 1. Essence or Tincture of Emeralds, which is thus made: ℞. Small broken pieces of Emeralds, bruise them (not in a mortar unless it be Iron) upon a Porphery stone, and reduce them to most, fine powder, pour upon it Boys Urine by simple distillation, and in a hot place Extract a Tincture; which take of, pouring on fresh Menstruum; this do, still pouring on fresh Menstruum till all the Tinctures be taken of. All the Tinctures gathered and fibred, remove the Menstruum by distillation, and reduce the remaining matter to powder, which again Extract with spirit of Wine to a perfect green colour; than draw of the spirit of Wine to an equal Consistency, and the Essence or Tincture of Emeralds will remain in the bottom. Of which from Gr. ij to viij or x, exhibited in water of Plantain or Tormentil, doth miraculously expel all Dysenteries, and corroborates the Ventricle. Note. Spirit of Vitriol must not be given, especially if Ulceration be. 2. Essence of Crocus Martis described by Crollius. 3. ʒ i Of crude Alum given to drink in Plantain water cures the Dysentery. 4. Tincture of Corals, Gr. iv, v, or vj. 5. Laudanum Opiate, with other such like. 6. English Aurum Potabile; also powder of Sponge of the Willow. See above in the Chap. of Choler. In Dysentery, the cause, which is a Phlegmatic and burning humour, is removed by infusion of Rhubarb and Mirabalanes in water of Barley, the Rhubarb being strongly expressed. Repetitions must often be made with purgations, and such things as are lightly astringent must be both inwardly and outwardly applied; Chief such as follow. ℞. Juice of Elder-berries what quantity you please, into which put a piece of bread taken hot out of the Oven, that it may imbibe the juice: Put this bread again into the Oven that it may be dry, than again imbibe it with the aforesaid juice, and dry it as before; do this to the fifth time, afterward-dry it, and reduce it to powder. Dose ʒ i several days together in the mornings. Also alike efficacious are Nutmegs and Mirabalanes candied, taken in some quantity, syrup of Gooseberries, Berber, etc. Crollius' his Treacle Plaster, and Terra Sigillata applied hot: Also a Clyster of Anodyne Decoction of Camomile, Dill and Roses, must be injected, in which dissolve ℥ ss of Goat's Suet or ℥ i; dissolve the Suet first with the yolk of an Egg that it stick not. If the Evil come to strength and increase, themost convenient Remedy, is at first to make the following Clyster, which to take often will be absolutely necessary: For if the matter be small, it is sometimes removed with repeating the Clysters only; and the abovesaid purgation being exhibited, the Disease is perfectly cured. ℞. Milk ustulate or Chalybeate lb i and ss, Honey of Roses ℥ iij, and two yol● of Eggs; make a Clyster. If Milk be wanting, ℞. Water of Barley, in which leaves of Camomile and Roses, of each two parts, are boiled: Or instead of the decoction of Barley, a decoction of the heads of sheep (or Weathers) especially in urgent dolours. Than hasten to the use of such Clysters as have both astringent and cooling properties; such as this following: ℞. Herb Knotgrass, Shepheards-purse, Plantain, of each one handful, tops of Longwort, horsetail, of each ss a handful. If you desire it more strong, add flowers of Pomegranate ss a handful, Myrtles ℥ ij, seeds of plantain Purcelane, of each 〈◊〉 ij, flowers of Roses two parts. Boil these in a sufficient quantity of Barley to lb i or lb i and ss. In the decoction dissolve Honey of Roses strained 〈◊〉 ij, Sugar of Roses ℥ i; make a Clyster, which must be often used, and sometimes exchanged with the ashingent above prescribed. Inwardly by the mouth may be exhibited astringent Syrups, Opiates, things Candied and Conserves; Excellent is the Conserve of walwort root with Terra Sigillata, and Salt of Corals. Of great use also after purging is a Dose of my Laudanum Opiate, being often taken. For this in all Fluxes of the belly (the matter being first evacuated) is given safely and with good success: Or else this Cardiack potion following may be exhibited, which is thus; ℞. New or middle aged Treacle, Confection of Alkermes, of each ʒ ss, Trochus of Carabes, Terra sigillata, of each ʒ ss to ʒ i, syrup of Gooseberries or Violets ℥ i; mix these: The sick may take of this about the hour of sleep or afternoon. ℞. Confection of Alkermes, of Hyacinth, of each ℈ i, Trochus of Carabesʒ i, Plantain waterʒ i, Syrup of Roses ℥ i and ss; make a Potion, Or a Bolus thus, ℞. Confection of Hyacinthʒ i and ss, Terra Sigillata, or Bole-armenack, or Trochus of Carabes ℈ i and ss; with Sugar make a Bolus. Outwardly anoint with Oil of Myrtles and Quinces, of each a like quantity mixed: Or make a decoction of the following Herbs, with which foment the belly and region of the Reinss: ℞. Plantain, Knotgrass, of each four handfuls, leaves of walwort, Horse tail, of each two handfuls, Galls, Cypressmutts, Acorns, of each ℥ ij, Flowers of Roses, Longwort, of each three parts: Boil these in rain water and astringent wine, adding at the end of the boiling a little vinegar: Or anoint the lower part of the belly with Vnguentum Comitissae, or with Fernelius his Styptic Unguent. Also apply a Plaster of Mastic and Oil of Quinces, of each ℥ i, powder of Myrtlesʒ iij; solutions of Pearls and Precious stones are here very profitable. The Legs may be washed with this following Decoction: ℞ Unripe Galls, Nuts of Cypress, of each ℥ i and ss, Root of Fearnbrake, Calcitrapa, of each ℥ ij, Leaves of Plantain, Longwort, of each one handful. Boil these in astringent Wine, and with the Decoction wash the Legs Morning and Evening. When the Body is sufficiently purged with the aforesaid Clysters, an Infusion of Rhaeadoes may be given with Rhubarb a little baked, Thus; ℞ Rhubarb a little baked ʒ i; Infuse it with Citron-Mirobalanesʒ ss, Citrin Sanders ℈ ss; With whey of milk or water of Endive, express them, and to the expression add Rhubarb Torrifiedʒ i and ss, Syrup of Maiden hair ℥ i: Let the sick take this in the morning fasting; than recourse must be had to such things as plainly assuage the Flux, among which these following medicaments are most famous: ℞. Gum Arabic, and white Wax, of each ʒ ss, enclose them in a Pear or Quince-Apple, of such a magnitude as may conveniently be roasted in Emberss, or before the fire, till it be very soft; give this Morning and Evening as often as you see cause. Also it will not be discommodious to exhibit the abovesaid bread imbibed in juice of Elder-berries, with read astringent Wine, or with Wine of Pomegranates. This is a certain Experiment. At the very time the exulceration is cleansed and about to consolidate; ℞. A Quince-apple, or other sharp juicy Apple, cut a hole in the upper part of it, fill the Cavity with white Wax shaved, and Gr. iij of Mastic, close the hole, and wrap it up in a course cloth, roast it in Emberss: This roasted Apple give one hour before meat, and it will operate wonderfully. ℞. Pulp of Quinces a sufficient quantity, with read Roses, and read Wine * Or essencified with steel. Chalybeat, and apply it to the inferior part of the belly; this is a principal Arcanum in this Affect. Crocus of Iron, filing of Iron or Steel sprinkle first with Boy's Urine, or Aqua dulcis, imbibe it in several infusions of Tartarisate Vinegar, evaporate the Vinegar, and its substance will remain, which must by strong Calcination be reduced to a read impalpable powder, which with Rain and Rose-water wash and afterwards dry. Of this ℞. ℈ ss, or a ℈, in Disentery, Fluxes of blood and obstructions, and in continual Fluxes of blood outwardly. Of the same virtue is Oil of Crocus of Iron, prepared after this manner. Crocus of Iron with Boy's Urine make up into a Mass, which distil by Retort as spirit of Vitriol is want to be, and the Oil will come forth read and somewhat thick, which for some days digest in dung, or circulate in ashes. In all intrinsecal Diseases it is famously efficacious. They use the same as of the Crocus. Sulphur of Sol. This by its own fixed propriety, the Sulphur being Microcosmically dissolved, is powerfully helpful. ℞. Salt Nitre, and common Salt what * Half a pound and five Gr. quantity you please, common Bolus lb v i; Distil an Oil according to Art, as you distil Oil of common Salt. In this Oil dissolve Sol before Calcined, with the Amalgama and admixtion of flowers of Sulphur (as is described below.) Set this pulverisate matter in ashes, in a convenient vessel, and pour upon it the distilled Liquor till it be covered one finger or more, or to ʒ i of Sol add ℥ ss of the aforesaid spirit of Salt. Separate the Tincture, pour on the spirit often, and by distillation remove the Tincture, the Solution of Sol will remain in the bottom read. Upon this pour Spirit of Wine, and Extract a Tincture according to Art, the tinged Spirit distil to an oiliness; five or six drops of this given in convenient Vehicles resists the Flux of the belly, and corroborates the Ventricle. Amalgama and Calcination of Sol. ℞. One part of Sol, and six parts of Argent-vive. Make an Amalgama according to Art, which put into a Crucible, and evaporate all the Mercury. The remaining powder with the same Dose of new Mercury Amalgamate, exhale the Mercury again: Repeat the same Amalgama; than add two parts of flowers of Sulphur, keep it in the fire in a Crucible till all the Sulphur be exhaled and burnt up; this labour must be repeated to the sixth time. It will not be unprofitable in this distemper to provoke sweat with Terra sigillata, and the Bezoar stone. Cuppinglasses applied to the Navel, and kept on, yield no small benefit. Drink may be made with Barleywater, with Hartshorn boiled therein. If the Dysentery be in the Superior intestines, for the most part it is deadly, especially when the stomach is more prove to vomit than retain, and an Hiccup be concomitant; yet the cure may be endeavoured by the former Remedies excepting Clysters, which aught to be either none, or very few. Milk may be taken by the mouth with Honey or Sugar of Roses, by reason of their cleansing property, and other necessary things above mentioned may be exhibited. If by intemperate heat from the Liver, and Dysentery, sharp humours be generated, foment the Liver with ℥ iv of Unguent of Sanders, Oil of Nymphaea, Roses, of each ℥ i, of Camphire ℈ ss; this will altar the intemperance. * A provocation to stool when nothing is voided but a little blood. Tenesmus. In the Tenesmus externally useful is a decoction of Oak leaves with Bran in Date-water, or water of water Bettony, and in Bags by application used hot. Mirable also in this case is a Clyster made of Mutton broth, with some drops of Oil of Wax not exceeding ʒ i injected. And inwardly by the mouth some drops of Oil of Mastic exhibited with water of Mint, Plantain and Pennyroyal, do suddenly remove the Tenesmus: This is grateful to the stomach, and no enemy to the Intestines. Moreover, it cures Disenteries, but principally resists the Tenesmus. Flux of the Liver, or Dysentery of the Liver. 1. In Flux or Dysentery of the Liver, neither Purgations nor Clysters help; but astringents, such are of Rhubarb from ℈ i, gradually increasing the Doses to ʒ i and ss, exhibited in substance with Mirabalan's in Plantain water with syrup of Quinces and with Honey. The same mixed with Sugar, and often given, wonderfully helps. Of like virtue is Extract of Rhubarb prepared with Spirit of Wine, of which the Dose at first must be very small, (viz.) ℈ ss, which may be gradually increased to ʒ j 2. Things correcting the Liver must be diligently observed, the Root and Herb of Succory alone infused in Wine and Drink once or twice with meat, and this continued for some time helps the Oeconomy of the Liver by a certain innate propriety. The diet must be temperate. Than after the use of this, continued for some time the use of the infusion of the root of Meadow-sweet. 3. These things being taken and continued, let us proceed to astringents, helping the Liver and internal parts. Solution of Corals made in strong Vinegar, the Menstruum afterwards removed by distillation, the Corals will remain in form of Salt. This Salt of Corals without any other preparation (ʒ i in lb i of Plantane-water) the quantity of one spoonful at first, or two or three afterwards, being daily exhibited before the Patient go to bed, and continued to the declination of the Disease, doth wonderfully stop the Flux, and by degrees restores the Natural strength. Note, Sometimes in this case, chief after astringents or with them, English Aurum Potabile powerfully helps astriction, and cures. Purulent Excretion. In purulent dolorous excretion, a Clyster of Milk, and a like quantity of Oil Olive together, or fresh butter (a root of walwort also may be added) helps much both to cleanse and consolidate. Yet it will better cleanse, if at first in making the Clyster a little Honey be mixed. Nevertheless inward medicaments that mollify and assuage the Disease are not to be neglected; See below in Diseases of the Mesentery. Maw Worms. In expelling Maw-worms many things help, chief these; 1. Extract of Turbith and Rhubarb prepared with spirit of Wine; vulgarly Rotula's of Diaturbith with Rhubarb are of like effect. Dose, in those of ripe Age, from ʒ ss to a ʒ, in Children from ℈ i, ij or iij, etc. according to Age and strength. This doth not only kill the Worms, but also expels them out of the body. 2. Essence of * Peach bless. flowers of Peaches extracted with spirit of wine. Dose Gr. v, uj, seven or viij; or a syrup of them: The blossoms must be gathered, not such as fall of. 3. Oil of Sulphur per Campane from Gr. iv to ix; also Oil of Filbuds prepared per Descensum in a decoction of ʒ i or ij, to one measure of water of burnt Harts-born, or spirit of Hartshorn, extracted without fire. 4. Salt of Sulphur made of the Caput Mortuum after Oil of Sulphur per Campane; or otherwise the sublimed flowers Gr. iij or iv in Milk or Wormwood-water. 5. Water of Onions or Garlic, either per se, or with crude Mercury infused for one night. 6. Most Excellent is Mercurius viv. either by itself crude from ℈ i to ʒ i somewhat allayed, or first mortified with juice of Lemons; (The Dose must be small, because being mortified it remains the longer in the body;) afterwards mix it with Conserve of Roses, Asa dulcis, or the flowers of the same: The Composition is thus; ℞. Mercur. viv. from ℈ ss to ʒ i, temper it with juice of Lemons, with ℥ ss of Conserve of Roses, flowers of Benzoin or Asa dulcis; mix them and make a Bolus. * Exceeding small worms, of kind of the Maw worms Ascarides. The Medicines already spoken of serve to expel the Ascarides, yet there is a certain thin sowerish water that comes forth in the Confection of white flowers of Antimony, which must be given in a decoction of burnt Hartshorn once or twice. Essensified Spirit of Hartshorn, of which above in the Chapt. of Animalcula's of the Ventricle, kills and expels worms of every kind. * A Worm breeding in the belly. Tinea. The most powerful cause of worms in the belly is an obstruction in the † Gysta. bladder of the Gall. If by other Purgations these be not removed; than such purging Medicaments only must be used as may expel the contracted such in the Intestines, which both nourishes and entertains the aforesaid worms. After such Purgations the belly must be anointed all over often with * Labouring Osen. Ox Galls, or with Ointment of Showbread: Than Mercur. viv. must be exhibited, whose virtues in kill worms of this kind are miraculous. Lastly, to root them out either all together, or to break them away by piece-meal, Laxative Medicines must be used. Vices of the Fundament. Inflammation, Ulcer, Imposthume; Fistula, Exulceration. In external affects of the Fundament, as Inflammation, Ulcer, Fistula, and more light Exulcerations, we must proceed in the same manner, as we are want to do in other like external affects in all other parts. Omitting other things, inflammations of the Fundament, by a certain propriety are cured with a decoction of Agrimony, Mint, and Saracens Herb tempered with water and Vinegar, and applied bloodwarm. To open, maturate and consolidate, excellent is Balsam of Sulphur with Oil of Poppy: Of which above in the Chap. of Vices of the Paps. A Cleft. In clefts of the Fundament, the fat of wooden spoons is useful, of which see above in Clefts of the Lips. Swell, Warts, read Sores, Piles, etc. of the Fundament. Swell, Warts, Sores, Piles, etc. of every kind are presently and insensibly removed with coals of Mice dung boiled in Wine and applied. The same performs the long-shell fishes found nigh the shore in Rivers, calcined, boiled and applied. So the Crocus of Metals, tempered with Fennel water, and in the most fiery sores applied, first abates the pains, and than consumes the swell themselves. Hidden Hemroides. Moreover in dolours and hidden Hemroids exceeding painful, this is a specific; ℞. Black Flies breeding in sheep's dung what quantity you please, boil them in Oil till they be dissolved, than apply it hot with Bombace to the dolorous part, and repeat it often. Also ashes of burnt Cork boiled with Capons greese, or Oil of Myrtles and applied to the Fundament, resists most fervent dolours; the most immoderate dolours that by this means are not assuaged are removed by Gr. i or ij of Opium added to this decoction. Unguent of * Toad-fl●. Linaria. ℞. The Herb Linaria with its flowers one handful, bruise them, and with a sufficient quantity of Hogs-grease make an Ointment, which being expressed and a little cooled, mix with the yolk of an Egg, and with Bombace or Linen apply it to the part affected. It resists dolours of this kind almost to a miracle. This was made by Doctor Wolfius my friend, which as a singular secret he would not reveal to his most illustrious Prince Lodovicus the Elder, of Pious Memory, Landgrave of Hassia, though this was often required by him, until he had promised yearly to give him a fat Ox, which promise being made, he did not only discover the Herb Linaria, but also by adding this ancient Versicle, he manifested the difference between it and the Herb Esula, viz. Esula Lactescat, sine lacte Linaria crescat. Which when a certain Nobleman, viz. John Risodelius of Eschenbach, hereditary Marshal of Hassia ' perceived, he merrily turns the Versicle, thus; Esula nil vobis, sed dat Linaria Taurum. Deflux of Hemrodes. In immoderate deflux of the Hemrodes, all things useful in stopping Fluxes of blood are profitable. Yet these are commended: 1. Essence of Crocus of Iron, of which see Crollius; this must as long be exhibited, as the Flux continues violent; otherwise by delaying time, and deferring the Medicine, it is like never to be stopped. 2. By a certain propriety, of Excellent use is a Girdle made of the green leaves of black Hellebore bruised, and tied about the naked body. The leaves must be a little bruised, for so the hard veins in them will not be offensive, sew these up in a swaddling band that they may be long and narrow like a Girdle. This I have happily used. It is good in all immoderate Fluxes of the Menses, and chief in the Flux of blood from the Arteries, when all other means have been unsuccessful. 3. Powder of foreign Mummy, with a like quantity of Cork finely bruised, which must be carefully applied to the Orifice of the veins of the Hemrodes; this suddenly stops the blood. Hemrodes stopped. Hemrodes unseasonably stopped are opened with figleaves, being often applied green to the fundament, or the place rubbed with them. So the juice of Onions mixed with Aloes, and applied by chafing the place with a course cloth, opens the Hemrodes. Pills of * A Composition of sweet powders. Alephangina taken once in a week. Aloes given open the Hemrodes. The Hemrodes suppressed are also opened with juice of Showbread, Aron and Briony. A Plaster made of brick dust, * O●ga. Bulls-gall, and Staves-acre. An Ointment made of the p of Coloquintida and bitter Almonds. Also powder of Coloquintida baked with Honey. Falling down of the Fundament. In the falling down of the Fundament, first the intestine must be rightly replaced, with application of mollifying decoctions: If the reposition be hindered, either by a rumour or other accidental hardness, recourse must be had to astringents both inward and outward. Among internalls, a decoction of wild Prunella roots is commended, (almost all roots open the belly by reason of the Mercurial juice they receive from the Earth) the decoction being made in Beer or Water, and drunk often in a day for some time, gently binds the belly, yet so as it is also somewhat soluble, which in cases of this kind aught always so to be; otherwise by strong endeavour to ease Nature the intestines fall again. Externals are various, yet excellent is that which is made of an Oaken board very well planed, heat hot to the fire and anointed with Mastich, and applied to the Fundament, or sat upon as hot as can possibly be endured. But if the intestine before put up, will by no Art or means remain or stick, the only present Remedy is, as above described in the Falling down of the Eye; Thus, ℞. ashes of Flies breeding in sheep's dung, sprinkle them upon the fallen intestine, and as well as you can put it up again, and it will not more fall, especially if presently you have the Decoction of wild Prunella ready for use. The use of Alum, by reason of its too great astringency, must be warily voided, for it corrodes the parts and reinss thereof. The frequent croaking of the belly. The frequent noise in the belly is cured as the windiness. Incontinency of the Dung. Incontinency of dung by the looseness of the muscle of the Fundament is cured as other Paralysie, with respect to the weakness of the Ventricle. Affects of the Liver. Intemperance of the Liver. In every intemperance of the Liver, Extract of Agrimony; also the root and leaves do wonderfully help, chief when mixed with spirit of Vitriol to a grateful sharpness. Sowerish or spiritual waters in hot and dry intemperance of the Liver yield relief; also in cold and dry distemperance if mixed with Extract of Centaury minor, and Extract of Succory, and with their Salts mixed and exhibited. Also spirit of Vitriol, or the Extract thereof, else if reduced to Arcanums, or at lest drunk in infusion, do wonderfully show their effects; chief if thenceforth all necessary means be used, and convenient order of Food observed. Among purging Medicaments Rhubarb is prevalent, whose use is very profitable to the Liver, to what manner of intemperance soever declining. Putrefaction of the Liver. Putrefaction of the Liver is uncurable; although Paracelsus his powder of Alkah (which perhaps from the Mercury) is here supposed to be of some use. It is better I should suspend my judgement, than falsely allege any thing. Imbeeillity of the Liver. Imbecility of the Liver is corrected and restored to its pristine state by those temperate auxiliaries even now declared; Succory either by itself, or prepared into a convenient Medicament. Things more strong must here be avoided, viz. Vomitories and Purges. Among Chymicalls the Essence of Mars chief when implanted with Malmsie Wine. Thus, ℞. Filing of Iron (lb ss) heat them very hot, and extinguish them once or twice in Malmsie (lb iv) for so the vitriolate Essence of the Iron communicates with the Malmsie; which afterwards taken from ℥ ss to ℥ ij in broth, or in the water or infusion of Succory, is a most pleasant auxiliary; it also wonderfully resolves all old obstructions of the Liver. The sweetness of the Iron easily communicates with the pleasantness of the Wine. Cruent dejections of the Belly. Cruent dejections of the Belly are cured by the same means, as is above described in the Affects of the Intestines. Tumours of the Feet. In Tumours of the Feet, excellent are sowerish spirit of Vitriol, Herb Robert, or Storks Bill bruised and applied. Also Herb Robert, a cerecloth made of of Wax two parts, of Goat's suet one part, Oil of Roses part ss, let them stand together for some time over a fire, and therein moisten a linen cloth, and apply it hot. Obstruction of the Liver. Obstructions of the Liver, from what cause soever produced, are helped by the Universals hereafter mentioned in Affects of the Reinss, which also abate the Bohemian-tartar throughout the whole body (all obstructions of the Macrocosm) to which, if those things commonly prescribed by Practitioners in obstructions of the Liver be added, they may at lest be useful for convenient Vehicles, whereby the Medicines that resolve and expel the Bohemian-tartar more swiftly operate, and the work is rendered more efficacious: Therefore Infusions, Decoctions, Clysters, Syrups, as well common as Magistrale, distilled waters, and many others, also convenient applications outwardly, must not be neglected. 1. Rightly to remove all obstructions of the Liver, Mars or Iron is most commended, the crude dust of which from ℈ ss to ʒ ss taken often inwardly (twice or thrice a day) is wonderful prevalent in such like Affects. The exquisite preparations of Iron are manifold; yet the more simple the better; in simplicity Nature takes delight. 1. Wine of Iron described above in imbecility of the Liver is powerful in this case, by its being the more simple, if exhibited in those convenient Liquors also useful in the obstructions of the Liver; Or, if the Patients can endure, taken in their daily meat and drink; the Dose at first small to prevent nauseousness. 2. A Chachectick simple powder of Famous use in all internal obstructions; It is thus made, ℞. Steel prepared one part, Cassia Lignea three parts, most white Sugar four parts; mix these, and make a powder. The Steel must be made into thin leaves, which must so long be beaten upon an Anvel until it become like dross, that it may be reduced to most fine powder; the Anvel first made very clean round about. Give so much of this compounded powder as will lie upon the point of a knife, thrice a day, viz. in the morning fasting, at three a clock in the Afternoon, and at going to bed, from ℈ ss to a ℈ continued this till all obstructions be removed; yea, keep to the use of this some weeks. 3. Essence of Iron is laudable, see the Imbecility of the Liver. Note, The use of this is more safe in the end after other opening medicines, for it opens and binds gently, chief when by the exhibition of other things the belly is too vehemently provoked. 4. Spirit of Bohemian-tartar, spiritually fortified with its own Salt, whose virtues are wonderful: See Crollius in Universal Digestion. 5. Compounded water of Vitriol and Bohemian-tartar quoted by Penotus in his Treatise of Chemical Medicine. The composition is thus (this composition is somewhat changed by me; I have happily used this in the Dropsy.) ℞. Vitriol Vngarick calcined to a redness lb iv, Flints gathered out of Rivers excellently well calcined lb v, Bohemian-tartar Calcined to a whiteness lb i, mix them, and beaten them to a most fine powder, put them for some time in a moist place, that per diliquium they may resolve somewhat into a liquor, afterwards distil it thrice in sand, reduce the Caput Mortuum every time to powder, and again pour on the distilled liquor: Lastly, distil it by Retort in an open sire, first distil of the Phlegm with gentle heat, afterwards by degrees with more strong fire draw forth the acid spirit. From the Caput Mortuum calcined extract a Salt, and with it, the Phlegm being first removed, circulate or digest in Balneo the acid spirit; than with Argilla make up the whole circulate into pastils, put them in an open fire, observing degrees of heat, provoke the Alkalisate spirit, as is want to be done by spirit of Bohemian-tartar fortified with its proper Salt. Dose, from ℈ i to ʒ ij in wine or other convenient liquor. 6. Philosophical water or spirit of Wine Tartarisate (that is, which hath extracted an Essence from Tartar. The spirit of Wine hath something of Phlegm, by the benefit of which the Salts are removed: Bohemian-tartar to a blewness must be first calcined.) These principal medicaments sometimes, do not only dissolve obstructions, but also thoroughly purge them out; partly by reason of the disposition of the body, and partly by reason of the medicament itself: So for the most part Iron purges by the inferior parts; Likewise the Philosophical Tartarisate water moves the belly freely. If therefore this kind of dejections of the belly, what means soever procured, yield assistance in removing obstructions, it is well; if otherwise, and the belly be disturbed, it indeed had been better if neither had happened. If the too slow moving of the belly require stronger Medicaments; Extract of Rhubarb, and Extract of Pills of Ammoniack, (alias Pills of Riverius;) thus, ℞. Gum Ammoniack dissolved in vinegar of Squills ʒ iij, species of Hiera-picraʒ i and ss, Crude Aloes ℈ iv, Myrrh ℈ i, Saffron Gr. uj; with syrup of Wormwood make a soft mass, which with spirit of Wine Alkalisate (viz. Tartarisate) draw of in form of an Extract. Dose, from ℈ ss, to ℈ j A Caution, although in cure of obstructions of the Liver many externalls, as Clysters, Injunctions, Fomentations, Searcloths and Plasters may outwardly be applied to the Region of the Liver; yet these are lesle necessary than the internalls above mentioned, unless there hap hardness to be retained that may be felt, than indeed it will be very proper to apply resolving externals, as necessary auxiliaries. In every obstruction two things must chief be minded, (viz.) that the disease may be cured, and the cause contained taken away. This must be warily done, so as the abundance of matter may be diminished, the thick broke and extenuated, the tough phlegm dissolved, that which flows repelled and evacuated, the windiness discussed, and the part which either generates or feeds the peccant humour, corrected. Therefore if pain in the head be, a lenitive must first be exhibited, or some usual suppressing evacuation, it is also convenient presently to open the Basilical vein. Afterwards it is necessary to evacuate the abundant humour by purgation, which must first be gentle, than we may proceed to such things as open the passages, and respect the Liver: To which such medicaments as correct the intemperance accompanying the obstruction of the Liver, must be added, with astringents joined thereto, which may strengthen the inward parts and keep them sound. First, Deopilative distilled water may be described; thus, ℞. Root of * Bitter sweet. Amara dulcis ℥ iij, tops of Hops, Succory, Liverwort, Bindeweed, Scabious, Agrimony, of each two handfuls; infuse them for three days in as much whey as will cover them three fingers above, than distil them; Mix ℥ iv of this water with ℥ ij of the syrup of the five roots; give this several mornings, every two or three days give a purgation, still continuing the use of this water by intervals. Also Tablets of Crocus of Iron may be made in this manner; ℞. Filing of steel and Sulphur, of each a like quantity, mix them, put it in a Crucible in a gentle fire at first, than by degrees make it more strong, at length make it most vehement, that the Sulphur may be all exhaled and consumed. Again, mix the matter with an equal quantity of Sulphur, and as before exhale and burn up, until the matter savour not more of the Sulphur. This matter reduced to most fine powder, put into an Iron frying pan, pour upon it most sharp vinegar, to cover the powder one finger, place it upon an open fire, stirring the matter with a spittle till all the vinegar be exhaled: When it is all exhaled, add other, and as before exhale; in the end, make the sire most strong, that the whole matter may be read, which keep stirring for a little time, and than remove it from the fire, cool it and reduce to most fine powder: Of this ℥ i, with most fine Sugar dissolved in water of Agrimony ss ss, make Tablets, to which in the end of the boiling add one drop or two of Oil of Cloves. Also Conserves made with roots of green Succory well washed and bruised very small, or else the juice strained through a sieve, with a sufficient quantity of Sugar. The same Roots Candied are profitable. Excellent also in this case is Tincture of Corals mixed with other appropriates, or Quercetanus his Syrup of Corals, which is the only remedy in every kind of imbecility of the Liver; of great use also is Salt of Corals dissolved in Plantain water, from ℈ i to ℈ i and ss, and exhibited by course, which by this means will be most excellent, in every flux of the Liver caused by imbecility, if all things in order of diet and other appropriates be not neglected. Scirrhus of the Liver. Rightly to cure the Scirrhus of the Liver, not too much inveterate, the above mentioned medicaments in dissolving obstructions are sufficient. The Scirrhus is a changing of the Mucilaginous Bohemian-tartar into absolute Tartar. But if the Scirrhus be more contumacious, than recourse must be had to externalls, in which very beneficial is a plaster made of the juice of Hemlock, (and Mandragora with Ammoniack.) See Cardanus, Heurnius, and Fabritius Hildanus in Chyrurgical Observations. This Plaster is dolorous before the ripening of the Tumour, yet it must be left on and not renewed till the third day. I have happily used this in Theichumannum J. C. Marpurg. After the use of this an emollient Clyster to resolve the contracted filth must be injected. Tumour of the Liver. In Tumours of the Liver or Schirrus, violent purgations and such as too hastily remove obstructions must be forborn. Vitriolate Bohemian-tartar in a decoction of Raisins with Cinnamon, or else, if the Tumour arise from crudity of blood, with leaves of Agrimony added; or if from windiness, with Aniseed, Fennelseed and Carrawayseed boiled together, is a special Remedy. Also Extract of Rhubarb often taken, or the infusion of it in water of Sorrel, Succory, Centaury minor and Endive, and in due measure exhibited, resolves all crude Tumours. In discussing windiness, external fomentations made of Carminatives are useful: Also Unguents and Plasters do often help. Tumour of the Muscles. Tumours of the muscles of the belly seldom hap in the right Hypocondry. Yet in this place, beside the above named, Externalls mightily help; as Oil of bitter Almonds, of Dialthea, a plaster of Melilot, etc. Instammation of the Liver. Sharp purgations help not the inflammations of the Liver: But in vicious and phlegmatic inflammations, a Vomit, exhibited in due proportion, if thereby vomitings be procured, yields relief. Letting blood only hath very often cured the inflamed Liver. If the inflammation be somewhat removed, or rather the matter causing it, chief if dejections of the belly permit, it must be evacuated with some gentle Clyster, or with Extract of Rhubarb, or with the infusion of Rhubarb in Endive and Succory water. Than things gently cooling must be applied. If neither Fever, nor Inflammation, nor dolour of the inflamed Liver be at all abated; than Lapis Prunella taken in a Julep made of things temperately cooling, and used instead of drink, removeth the Fever, Inflammation, and all putrefaction: Yet the drink must be moderately taken, nor too much at once, nor too often. Other things (viz. in Diet, Physic and Chirurgery) must carefully be administered, that they do not more hurt than good. Imposthume of the Liver. Imposthume of the Liver cannot be better cured than by preventing the inflammation. Ulcer of the Liver. Ulcer of the Liver is uncureable. Affects of the Bladder of the Gall. Obstructions of the bladder. Obstruction howsoever happening in the bladder of the Gall, is taken away by those medicaments commonly used to remove obstructions of the Liver: Of which we have already sufficiently spoke in its own place. Peculiar Remedies, or method of curing, we have none, yet according as need requires, we follow the dictates of Reason and Experience. But a specialty is, that compounded water of Vitriel and Tartar, or the Aperitive Spirit of Penotus, in this case doth much help. Choler increased in the bladder of the Gall. Choler increased in the bladder, must be gently removed by medicines purging Choler, which being done, it must be expelled with Rhubarb, Mechoachanna, either prepared in form of an Extract, or given in the substance, or at lest by infusion; this is very powerful. But if more grievous symptoms hap, they must first be particularly known, than they may be cured. Against every overflowing of Choler, whether it be without pain, or do grievously afflict, the compounded spirit of common Salt and Salt nitre, (of which in Crollius his Notes) being often drunk in convenient Liquors, is exceedingly efficacious. The Stone in the bag of the Gall. The prevention of the Stone in the bag of the Gall consists in its apertion, or, if already generated, in its occult resolution, by which the Bohemian-tartar throughout the whole body is impeded, or if gathered, insensibly resolved: But this medicine depends only upon the Stone that is cut out of Man's body afflicted with that Disease, and rightly prepared into its own Arcanum, which is described below in the Chapter of the Stone. Diseases of the Spleen. Tumour of the Spleen. The lose and large Tumour of the Spleen, if from the Vitriolate juice, which is called the dregss of Melancholy, is cured with medicines properly resisting Melancholy; Such are the Extract of Black Hellebore, Extract of Sena, and other compounded Extracts, with the Essence of Epithymon, Polypode, Bindeweed, Capers, and Heart's tongue. But these dregss universally are expelled with Mercurius dulcis, which operates almost to a miracle; Also Quercetanus his Panchymagogon, a just Dose of which given in time of need is very beneficial, chief if sharpened with Mercur. vitae to Gr. xuj, Gr. ij of Mercur. dulcis; the Mercur. vitae must by long tempering be mixed, and afterwards with the Extract of Black Hellebore made up into Pills. In this case these Pills are to be exhibited after midnight, repeat it the second and third night, either giving the same Dose, or altering a little, as reason and necessity shall require. In the cure of this, as also all other affects of the Spleen, excellent are the roots of Fernebrake macerated in Wine, which from a certain innate propriety cure the Affects of this part. Also in daily food may be exhibited powder of Galiopsis or Archangel, which by reason of the disposed propriety it hath to Diseases of the Spleen, is used with all good success: The Italians call it Milzatella. Externally, if need be, this or the like Cataplasm may be applied: ℞. Root of Wild cucumber, Briony, of each ℥ i, of Squill one Root, Root of White Lily one, Seeds of Mallows, Althaea, Foenugreek, of each one part, Seeds of Linum two parts, Flowers of Althaea, Mallows, of Mercury, Pellitory of the wall, of each one handful, Roots of White Beet ss a handful: Boil all these in water of Water-Bettony, with a sixth part of Vinegar, and make a Cataplasm, or Fomentation to apply to the Region of the Spleen. Here also might be numbered Plasters commonly in use. If the Tumour arise from windiness, Purgations must not be used; a Decoction of Fearnbrake Root, with a little Sena, is sufficient, chief if Carminative Seeds be added to the Decoction. Outwardly are useful inunctions of Oil of Rue, Capers, White Lilies, with powder of Seeds of Agnus Castus, Ceterach, rinds of Capers, mixed to a just consistency. But if the dolour more vehemently urge, Capers bruised and outwardly applied in form of a Plaster, takes away the pain presently. Obstructions of the Spleen. In obstruction of the Spleen, the body must forthwith be comforted with the following Syrup; ℞. Root of Black Hellebore prepared ʒ i and ss, Herb Harts-tongue one handful, Bindeweed ss a handful, leaves of Sena, Alex. s. s.— ℥ i and ss, Galangal ℈ i and ss, Ginger ℈ i, Aniseeds, ʒ ss, p of Wild Sassronʒ ij, Epithymonʒ ss; infuse them in a sufficient quantity of aperitive decoction for one night, in the morning boil them to ℥ viij, express and strain them. In this when strained infuse of the Electuary of Rhubarb ℥ iij, of Cinamonʒ i, adding of syrup of the five Roots, and of Wormwood, of each a like quantity, mix these for three Doses to be given three mornings together. The left side must be anointed hot morning and evening with this following Ointment. ℞. Unguent of Agrippa ℥ i, Oil of Capers ℥ ss, of Bayes ℥ i and ss; mix them. If after the exhibiting the first Dose of the liquid syrup, the belly be not somewhat soluble, add to the following Doses of this powder. ℞. Species of Diaturbith with Rhubarb ℈ i, Diogrydium Gr. iij. This being done, if strength and other things permit, cut the internal vein of the left arm, and according to fullness draw out the blood; than for two days use this following. ℞. Of decoction of the greater aperitive ℥ iij, Oximel Helleborate ℥ iij, syrup of Betony, of the five Roots, of each ℥ i and ss, water of Fennel, of Cinnamon, of each ʒ iij, spirit of Vitriol ℈ ss, salt of Harts-tongue ℈ j Mix these for four Doses, than make this Apozeme; ℞. Root of Fennel, Wild Alexander, of each ℥ ss, Coltsfoot, Sarsaparilla, of each ʒ iij, Herb Agrimony, Ceterach, Bindeweed, Harts-tongue, of each ss a handful, Seeds of Aniseʒ ss, Fennel, Coriander prepared, of each ʒ i, flowers of borage, Bugloss, Betony, of each two parts, Raisins ℥ i; boil these to ss i in a sufficient quantity of common water; to this when strained add syrup of the five Roots ℥ ij, Succory with Rhubarb ℥ i and ss, Oximel Helleborate ℥ iij; make an Apozeme for five Doses. In the time of taking them two hours before and after Supper may be added this Electuary. ℞. Conserve of Fumitory, Betony, Bugloss, of each ℥ i and ss, Orange-peels Candied ℥ ss, Extract of Harts-tongue, our Crocus martas, of each ℥ iij, Crabs eyes prepared, salt of Corals, of each ℈ i, Species arom. rosat. burnt Hearts horn, of each ℈ i and ss, with syrup of Heart's tongue make the Electuary; of which let the sick take the quantity of a Nutmeg or Chestnut. Let the drink be Wine, or Barley water, Chalybeate; Thus, ℞. Wine or Barleywater ss uj, Iron, or Crocus Martis ss i, Cinnamon ℥ iij; let these stand in infusion in hot ashes for eight nights in a vessel well closed, afterwards strain it; of this the sick may take at pleasure, or use wine or other drink, in which the following are boiled or macerated, or which is better, sew them in a bag, and put them in new Wine or Beer, that the drink may receive their virtue: ℞. Root of Polypode ℥ ij and ss, Herb Fumitory, Melissa, Bindeweed, of each three handfuls, rinds of Caper root, Tamarisk, of each ʒ uj, leaves of Heart's tongue two handfuls, or most white Bohemian-tartar ℥ i; mix them: Also very beneficial is Extract of Ox-spleen prepared, as below described in suppression of the Menses. But if the Disease turn to a Scirrhus, to these medicaments may be added Pills, thus prepared: ℞. Gum Ammoniack ℥ ij, dissolve it in vinegar, and strain it through a fine cloth, add Aloes beaten small in juice of Roses ℥ ss, salt of Wormwoodʒ ij; incorporate these together and make a mass, keeping it in leather moistened with Oil of Anise; of which by intervals, ℞. From ℈ ij to ʒ i, make Pills. Also the following water taken is profitable; ℞. Root of Horseradish ss iv, Polypode of the Oak ss i and ss, seeds of Fennel ℥ i, Cardamumʒ ij; cut the roots and bruise the rest: Infuse them in ss xv of old Wine, let them stand in a hot place for three nights, the vessel being often stirred; than add Water-cresses, Burdock, Fumitory, of each ss ij; distilled whey of milk ss i and ss, distil them by a Cucurbit with gentle fire: Dose, one draught, either by itself, or with other syrup: Of like virtue is the juice of Cresses, Burdock and Fumitory being beaten in a Mortar and so expressed, which when clarified may be used alone, or mixed with others, or boiled to a syrup. To the Region of the Spleen, where the Tumour is perceived, apply a Plaster of Ammoniack dissolved in Vinegar of Squills, but first foment the place with the following Decoction. ℞. Herb Harts-tongue, Melilot, of each one handful and ss, Flowers of Camomile, Dill, Gedista, of each one handful, Seeds of Fernebrakeʒ ss; boil these in a sufficient quantity of white wine, water and vinegar, of each a like proportion, until half be consumed; with this decoction foment the place morning and evening with a sponge. To comfort the Spleen, this following Electuary is very commodious; it is called Electu. of Solenander. ℞. Of the greater Raisins ss ss, boil them in rich Wine to the consistency of a Poultis, strain it through a sieve, and mix it with Conserve of Rosemary blossoms ss i; Rinds of Citron candied, powder of Cinnamon, of each ʒ i, Species of Aromatic. rosat. Confection of Pearls, Confection of Cinnamon, of each ℈ ij, Lign-Aloes-adorat. ʒ ss, Oriental Crocus, or Essence of the same ℈ ss; mix them: the sick may take the quantity of a Chestnut at pleasure. In meat Caper and Broom leaves pickled are often used. Also Confection of Capers in Tablets may be thus given; ℞. Confection of Capers and Crocus Martis, of each ʒ i, Sugar dissolved in water of Harts-tongueʒ iv; Make Tablets according to Art; of which let the sick take one in the morning, and another three hours after dinner. It will not be unprofitable also, to exhibit often Vitriolate Bohemian-tartar, and Cream of Bohemian-tartar; likewise the spirit and tincture of the same. Instead of these may be given Wine of Iron, Cachetick powder, and Tartarisate spirit of wine; with application of Externals, without which these will be of little or no effect; as chief a Plaster of Hemlock, of which see above. Vitriolate Tartar obtaineth the priority, because gentle aperitives are first to be used, chief in the inveterate Scirrhus. A fomentation for the Hypochondries. ℞. Roots of Althaea ss ss, Briony, field cucumber, of each ℥ iij: Parsley, Wild-Alexander ℥ ij; rinds and root of Capers, of Tamarisks, of each ℥ i, leaves of Ivy, of Elder, of each two handfuls, Ceterach one handful, seeds of Agnu● Castus, of Southern-wood, of each ℥ ss, Flowers of Broom, Camomile, Melilot, of each one part and ss; make a Decoction. ℞. Oil of Capers, of bitter Almonds, of each ℥ i and ss, of Tartar ℥ i, Gum of Bdellium, of Ammoniack dissolved in vinegar of Squills, of each ʒ uj; with a little wax make an Ointment. Such things as dissolve obstructions of the Liver, do for the most part dissolve the inveterate obstructions of the Spleen; chief the specificks which are prepared of Iron; Spirit of Vitriol is in this case very beneficial: * Sowcrish. Sharp things easily remove obstructions of this kind. Scirrhus of the Spleen. In dexterously removing the Scirrhus of the Spleen, chief when inveternted, the speedy perfecting the cure is absolutely necessary: Therefore in applying medicaments to resolve the Scirrhus, before all other, gentle and aperitive medicines must be used; as Vitriolated Bohemian-tartar, instead of which may be used wine of Iron, Chachectick powder also, and Tartarisate Spirit of Vitr● which doth wonderfully help. The Tartarisate Spirit of Wine is likewise commended in this case: But all these are of little or no effect, unless externals be also joined as auxiliaries. Wondered efficacious is a Plaster made of the juice of Hemlock, and the juice of Mandragora, especially if both of them be tempered with Ammoniack. The juice of Mandragora dissolves Ivory, therefore used by Physicians among other resolving medicaments: See above what is described in the Scirrhus of the Liver. Inflammation, Imposthume and Ulcer of the Spleen. Inflammation of the Spleen, Imposthume and Ulcer, are cured after the same manner, as in Affects of the Liver. Diseases of the Mesentery. Obstruction and Inflammation of the Mesentery. Grievous are the Obstructions and Inflammations of the Mesentery, which often prove the Authors of great evils, yet are difficultly known, unless perceived by Tumours about the Navel, in the Mesentery and * Pancreon. kernel under the Ventricle; therefore the exquisite diligence of the Physician is in this case chief required. The Disease being known, such medicaments aught to be applied, as in this case seldom are, for what is usually administered, seems rather to exasperated the grief, which indeed is no wonder, since the distemper is so little considered by the Physicians, wherefore oftentimes from such like affects, the Iliack passion is produced. Therefore most worthy to be praised, is the famously learned Fernelius, who by his singular industry, and ingenious dexterity, hath discovered such things, as in this place, may gently help the practical Physician. The Disease being perfectly known, a Remedy as easily may be found. The whole cure consists in resolving and emollient medicines. Resolving, are those Lenitives made of Vitriolate Bohemian-tartar, wine of Iron, Gachectick powder, and sowerish things both Natural and Artificial: Artificial, see Platerus in his Observations of Discolouration. For these do wonderfully resolve all the contracted filth in the Mesentery and Pancreon. But if in Tumours of the Mesentery, the slow dejection of the belly which is usually concomitant, be not by these means removed, Tartarisate spirit of Wine given drop by drop, makes the belly soluble. Emollient, are powerful externals; if among these a Plaster of Hemlock be applied, the Cure will more readily be affected; It is observable, that oftentimes, from the applying of this Plaster dolours begin to arise, which is a most certain sign, that the putrid filth contracted from the preceding inflammation is disturbed, and resolving into imposthumation; it hath been often seen, that by this means the corrupt matter is rarified and almost dissolved, than this Plaster must be removed, and a Clyster injected. Note, That in this case there is nothing better than to prescribe a temperate order of diet, well observing what things weaken the stomach, and are prejudicial to the whole body; by this means and applying often only simple Clysters of Milk and Oil Olive or fresh butter, the belly is delivered from those noxious pollutions, not removed by the more interior purgations, and at length the cure happily follows. After the Cure is perfected, it is convenient once or twice yearly, to use Lenitive purgations, lest the part again receiving those impurities, be made apt to retain them and a more contumacious return of the Disease avoidable follow. Symptoms of the Liver and Spleen. The Jaundice simple. In the simple Jaundice, things purging Choler are excellent. Extract of Rhubarb is chief commended. But if Obstructions be strong, aperitives must not be neglected, such are Vitriolate Bohemian-tartar, Cream of Bohemian-tartar, wine of Iron, etc. Also Mercurius Luteus (of which see Crollius) made of sublimate Mercury dissolved, and with Oil of Bohemian-tartar precipitated by boiling in common water, this is an aperitive specific. Of which from Gr. iij to v exhibited with Extract of Treacle, or with Treacle itself, and if need be repeated to provoke swear, effectually cure the simple Jaundice. A Decoction of Strawberries with the smaller Raisins, made in fountain water, by a certain propriety dissolves the Jaundice, especially in Children. The same in those of riper Age doth more powerfully assault the Disease, chief if there be no Fever concomitant, when fortified with half a handful of Whorehound macerated in wine, or else in this Decoction. This must be drunk to the declining of the Disease. If the Jaundice be symptomatical and obstructions of the Liver commonly accompany, remove the cause and those will also decline. Yet if these concomitant obstructions continued strong, and the Liver be free from a Schirrus, it is an unhappy token of the Dropsy; neither will the distemper abate unless the Obstructions be happily removed. Yet seldom, almost never, doth the wished end follow, by reason of the wondered intemperance of the parts, and Patient's liberty of diet. Note, Those that drink pure wines, especially burnt, are not afflicted with this Disease: But this is rather to be observed than imitated, lest a greater inconveniency follow. Hereto may be referred all the abovementioned in-removing Obstructions, and the hereafter mentioned concerning the Dropsy following or accompanying the Jaundice. The black Jaundice. The black Jaundice attended with Obstruction of the Spleen, cannot happily be cured by any more certain or evident Auxiliaries, than are already proposed at large in Obstructions of the Spleen. For this discolouration as a symptomatical accident, is never rightly removed, unless the fountain of evil be exhausted, and the Spleen, and also the Liver be restored to their pristine constitution. The matter therefore being so effected, that the causes of the distemper be removed, the Cure doth happily follow. Hypocondriack Melancholy. Hypocondriack melancholy beginning, or simple, is for the most part cured with Rulands' Aqua bened. for by exterminating the contracted filth out of the stomach and neighbouring parts, the cure is made more easy, which if not expelled, to remove the Obstructions would be more difficult. Also Aperitives may be applied, as Cream of Bohemian-tartar, Vitriolate Bohemian-tartar, wine of Iron, Cachectick powder, either before or after vomiting: In directing either of these the prudence of the Physician is required, on which depends the most weighty part of the Cure; oftentimes success is lost, if he proceed not warily, religiously, and cordially. Next to Vomitories, in this Case things purging Choler and Melancholy are very commodious, such are these, Laxative powder of Sena, Extract of Rhubarb, Mechoachanna, Panchymagogon of Crollius, Extract of black Hellebore, and Mercurius dulcis, by which (if need be) evacuations are laudably effected: So Extract of Pills of Ammoniack (of which above) is here also very beneficial. To mitigate symptoms, which for the most part arise from distended windiness in the Praecordia, piercing the Animal Spirits of the brain: Care must be taken to strengthen those Noble parts, if these Obstructions continued, use Magistery and Salt of Coral and Pearls, the Bezoar stone, tincture of Corals, Elixir proprietatis, (Note, this is singular) and Oil of Saffron; for these comfort and strengthen the heart and brain. In Hypochondriac Melancholy confirmed, if the above prescribed be not sufficiently efficacious, yet they are to be used, and the Vomitories not neglected. Experience proves, that those Aperitives do sometimes profit and take away the malignity of the humour; yet its return by intervals, and fresh assaults cannot be prevented, nor the Disease eradicated by such means only. Therefore are appointed yearly the use of sowerish medicaments, which remove some Obstructions causing the Disease, but the Malady itself do not wholly take away. Of wondered value are such things as in Cure of the confirmed Hypocondriack Melancholy, not only yield relief, but also pluck up the Disease by the root, and leave no remaining symptoms: Such are these. 1. The Philosophical water, or Tartarisate spirit of wine, being daily exhibited inconvenient liquor, at first in a very small Dose, from one, two, three or four drops in a just Dose, to eight or twelve, daily increasing one drop, (after the use of the above named more gentle and lesle efficacious medicaments) doth perfectly cure. 2. The same performs the Extract of Pills of Ammoniack above recited, of which if daily be exhibited ℈ i (the Dose may be increased in certain days from Gr. i to ʒ i) and this be continued for twelve or fourteen days, if need require; (it must be taken two hours before Supper, and an hour after the taking, alittle broth must be received) the desired success will certainly follow. Note, From the use of these is often want to hap, that in dissolving the internal obstructions of the bowels, the belly is so disturbed, as that a Flux almost to a dysentery is seen to follow; this than must carefully be helped with the corroborating medicaments above mentioned, chief with the Tincture of Corals and Elixir proprietatis. In the mean while regard must be had, that the sick keep a temperate orderly course in diet, without which almost no Cure can be happily effected. In this Disease to cut a vein, especially the vein Salvatella, is very beneficial. Atrophia or Consumption. The Consumption with sharp evacuations, and resolving Medicines, is not helped but rather exasperated; if the interior pa●s, chief the stomach, be oppressed with contracted impurities, only some gentle vomitory, as chief of Aqua bened. must be prescribed, for the peculiar force of this is, that it not only exterminates all the Droplie matter from the intestines, but also makes the ●omack apt for concoction. Whence after the use of Aqua bened. we see the appetite strengthened and increased, although for some time it seemed to be lost, yet is afterwards perfectly restored. Therefore this Auxiliary moderately used in the beginning of the Cure, doth much help. Than mollifying Medicines are to be prescribed, yet so, as also the obstructions of the bowels may be removed: Therefore Vitriolate Bohemian-tartar with a Decoction of Raisins, and moistening Syrups, such as Syrup of Violets, Coltsfoot, Betony, being inwardly taken, dissolves the Obstructions. Externalls in this case are laudable, for Children afflicted with this Disease. 1. A Bath made with a Decoction of heads and feet of sheep, by long boiling them in running water, until the flesh easily come from the bones. 2. A Decoction of read Willow barks, in River water: These Baths chief in Children exceeding consumptive, resolve the Consumption laudably; if seven, eight, or nine times they be bathed therein, and the baths fresh prepared once or twice. After bathing the Reinss of the back bones must be anointed with Oil Olive, or other resumptive Unguent. In Food, moistening meats and broths must be exhibited, seldom meats roasted. An emulsion of Oil of sweet Almonds with Colts-foot and Betony-water. The same when mixed with seeds of white Poppy and Melons is exceeding profitable. In those of ripe Age, a Bath of Aqua dulcis, in which are boiled ashes of filberts, Mallows, * Marshmallows. Marsh Mallows, Pellitory of the wall, Beet, Lettuce, and bones of sheep; this often used resists the Consumption: with these Goat's milk is profitable. Also distilled water of Swine's blood, and cooling and moistening Plants do wonderfully help. The water is thus prepared; ℞. Swine's blood lb ij take out all strings or veins from it, than add leaves of Betony, Colts-foot, read Roses, Mallows, of each one handful, leaves of Lettuce ss a handful, seeds of Melons without the husks ℥ i, water of Colts-foot ss ij, distil these by a Limbeck in Balneo, afterwards perfume it with Tablets-perlate of Manus Christi; of this water let the sick drink often. Likewise breast-milk sucked from the breast doth admirably help. Note, In those which from taking a Love-potion are afflicted with this distemper, Mare's milk being always drunk with a little Sugar is a most excellent Remedy. Desperate Consumption of the body nothing profited by other medicines, I have sometimes cured in this manner. ℞. Virgins-honey what quantity you please; with this anoint a new unglazed earthen pot all over within; than place the pot in a heap of stubble gathered by Pismires quite buried up to the neck, cover the orifice of the Pot with a sieve that is indifferent wide, and so the Aunts running upon the sieve will fall into the Honey, and there stick; hereby no chaff or other impurity will fall into the Pot. Having thus gathered a convenient quantity of Pismires, pour upon them a sufficient quantity of spirit of Wine, digest them in Balneo in a vessel well closed for a day or two; than distil them in Balneo, at first with gentle hear, till all the spirit of Wine be come forth, which removed, distil the reserve by boiling in Balneo, and keep for use. One spoonful of this water exhibited with a piece of bread toasted three or four times a week for several weeks together, doth mirably restore the consumptive body. In the mean while the whole body, or only the remote parts, as hands, arms and legs, must sometimes be bathed with the same liquor. But if the Cure be detarded, and follow not the use of these Remedies; than proceed in the following manner; (this Magnetic Cure is also powerful in Fevers:) See below in Aridura. ℞. A new laid Egg, boil it in a new earthen pipkin, with the Urine of the Consumptive person, so as the Urine cover the Egg, let it boil till it be very hard, than take of the pipkin, and take out the Egg, which with a wooden skewer strike full of holes all over, that the yolk may be seen through the holes; afterwards boil this Egg now full of holes, in the same Urine, always turning the Egg till all the Urine is consumed: Lastly, this thus prepared bury in an Ant-hill: And when the Egg shall be eaten up and consumed by the Aunts; by a wondered sympathy the Consumption of the body declines, and the pristine nutrication happily follows. But in the mean time, the using the former liquor must not be neglected. In the Consumption arising from little worms in the skin of Children, about the musculous and fleshly parts, generated of bad nutriment. This following without any other addition is an approved Cure. ℞. Of Briony root ℥ i or ij, boil this to the consistency of a Poultis in a Lixivium prepared with ashes of Oak; with which, in Children labouring with this Disease, anoint the whole body, in the morning before the Sun be hot, in some stove or warm place; than leave it for some time, and the worms will come forth through the pores with black heads. This being done, the whole * Skin. body must presently be shaved with a Barber's Razor; by this means the heads of the worms will be cut of, and the cause of evil nourishment removed. But after this, the same operation must be repeated once or twice, until it be certainly known, that all the worms be destroyed; afterwards bathe the Children sometimes in the Baths above described, which are prepared either with heads and feet of sheep, or read barks of Willows. Cachexy. Every Cachexy from what cause soever procured, is helped with resolving and corroborating medicines. Resolving, are such as open the interior bowels; for so the depraved constitution of the whole body is corrected. Opening medicaments are Vitriolate Bohemian-tartar, Cream of Bohemian-tartar, wine of Iron; and sowerish things both Natural and Artificial: All which should be administered according as need requires, and the Patients can endure. Purgations, that among others, are in this place needful, are, Crollius his Panchymagogon, Specificum purgans of Paracelsus, and Mercur. dulcis are here chief commended; Extract of Esula and black Hellebore, in Phlegmatic and Hypochondriac melancholy do much help. Confortatives are taken from things more common, among which excellent is Spirit of Vitriol in Conserve of Roses, Sorrel, flowers of borage, Bugloss and Violets; also Magistry of Corals, and Pearls, and all other Analeptick waters commonly used. Moreover, the most happy Auxiliary of every Cachexy is the Cachectick powder above described; which sometimes alone, or at lest when joined in use with some of the above named Vomitories or Purges doth sufficiently perform the Cure. The use of this powder doth ofttimes move the belly, which disturbed filth it is necessary to remove by all other convenient purgations: (viz.) so as the corrupt matter contracted in the body, and by the use of the Cachectick powder somewhat separated, be wholly exterminated. In Virgins, for the most part defect of the Menses, is an accidental cause of the Cachexy, whereby the Cure is the more slow. In Women of ripe Age, the Cachectick powder is also want to open the veins of the womb, but sometimes the obstruction is so obstinate, that by it alone it cannot be removed: therefore the usual time of the flowing of the Menses, must rightly be observed, which is according to this vulgar Versicle. Luna veta vetulas, juvenes nova Luna repurgat. especially if in time of the Cure, dolours be felt about the loins, and lower part of the belly. That therefore the Cure may more happily be effected, in the time of moving the Menses, give the hereafter mentioned in the Suppression of the Menses. Such are the distilled water of Garlic and Oil of Savine; also water of Coltsfoot, Radish and read Motherwort. Note, If to the Cachectick powder be added an equal quantity of steel, and the dung of young Geese prepared, and given in the former quantity, chief about the time of moving the flowers, it happily removes both the paleness of Virgins, and Obstruction of the Menses. Most contumacious Obstructions of the Menses, are opened by a Lixivium of the Feces or Dropsy part of Regulus of Antimony, prepared only by boiling in common water, and poured upon hot Iron or Flints, that the vapour ascend through a * The Disea adsitting in a chair. chair to the Natural parts: See below the suppression of the Menses. Herb Mercury boiled in water, and applied to the privizies provokes the Menses. To all these may rightly be added the cutting of the Ankle-vein, precisely at the time of the flowing of the Menses. Diaphoratick Antimony fixed is also powerful to expel the flowers, if its usual Dose be daily exhibited with some drops of Essence of Myrrh, in water of read Motherwort. But all these things must be disposed according to the prescript of Nature itself, and rules of Art Drossy. The Dropsy confirmed is diffienltly cured, otherwise easily, notwithstanding there are more noble medican 〈◊〉 than are in common use, and a method of using them, sound out, by which the most inveterate Dropsy may be cured. In all kinds of the Dropsy, the Cure must first be endeavoured with Aperitives cleansing the b●lly, and not with Dtureticks, lest by the use of these, before the bowels be evacuated, the fifth of the belly be gathered on a heap to the Reinss, and thereby the Disease more difficult to cure. Purgations in this case proper are; 1. Mercour. vitae, or flowers or butter of Antimony; the Dose at first Gr. iv in extract of Hellebore or Coloquintida; afterwards, if strength permit, they may be increased to Gr. x or xij, and continued for certain days, chief in the confirmed Dropsy, the well disposedness of the stomach in this case much helps. This Medicine (in this distemper) doth not at all procure vomiting, but purges by the inferior parts. Note, In the aged this purgation of Mercur. vitae, procures the falling down of the fundament, which afterwards is seldom helped, or at lest difficultly cured. 2. White flowers of Antimony in distilled Oil (as is described in Crollius his Notes) and that Oil afterwards beaten in cold water, and being well dulcified, reduced to powder, and made up in Pills; this often exhibited expels the water from between the skin by the inferior parts. 3. Crollius' his compound Extract of Specin●k in Cure of the Dropsy. 4. Extract o● Elatery made with spirit of Wine. Dose, from Gr. i to iij at most. After the use of these Universal Purgations, we must have recourse to gentle Aperatives, and to 〈◊〉 things as corroborated the interior parts; yet so as Diu●ks may always be mixed therewith, partly in meats and drinks, partly also with the gentle Aperitive Medicines. Here the Cache●ck powder obtains the priority, of which 〈◊〉 i, or ℈ iv must be macerated for a night in a decoction of the lesser Centaury, and than strained and divided into two equal parts, and exhibited alone the two following mornings; Of like virtue is the Essence of Albandal. In the Dropsical humour between the skin and the belly, Extract of Esula is commended. Also Draturbith with Rhubarb, and Gum de●eru: These without delay evacuate all the superfluous matter contained in the belly. Yet first Aperients before named, and such as prepare the crude humour gathered to the Liver must be used. Timpany. In the Timpany, simple Purgations are seldom successful (but rather augment the evil) but compounded purging Mercurial Medicines, chief when there is a watery humour gathered between the skin and the belly, dissipate both the wind and water. But there is a simple Specific in the Timpany, which is the liquor of flowers of Longwort (the Arcanum of Longwort is also powerful, but here the liquor is excellent, being prepared after the same manner as the liquor of Succory is prepared, as is described in the Chap. of Opthalmy in affects of the Eyes) of which ℈ i taken daily for some time, in a decoction of roots and seeds of Fennel, expels the windiness. That we may more happily proceed to the Cure, it is necessary to make a fomentation for the belly after this manner: ℞. Boy's Urine clean lb iv, Lapis Prunella ℥ iij, boil them together over a gentle fire till a third part of the Urine be consumed; with this Urine hot foment the parts affected, moreover chafe it very well with the hand (by this means I restored a Widow of Marpurge, given over by all other Physicians:) after the Cure is effected, viz. the waters expelled, and the Tumours as well of other parts as of the belly itself plainly consumed; drying medicaments must be applied, such are, 1. Essence of Crocus of Iron described by Crollius in the end of his Specific for the Dropsy, in old Conserve of Roses, or else in juice of walwort exhibited often. 2. Diacubeba of Paracelsus, which is thus made; ℞. Of Cubeba, that is, Myrtle berries dried, seeds of Basil, Cloves, of each ℥ ij and ss, all the kinds of Sanders, Spodium, the four great cold seeds unhusked, of each ʒ i, white Amber ℈ ij, seeds of Endive, Purcelane, and Lettuce, of each ʒ ss: Reduce all these to most fine powder, and with ℥ iv of Sugar dissolved in Succory water, make an Electuary; to which must be added syrup of Pomegranates ℥ i and ss; of this mixture from ʒ ij to ℥ a ss must be often exhibited. 3. Spirit of Guaiacum with juice of walwort taken to provoke sweat, this happily dries. In the Timpany the Arcanum of Cumine and Carraways Phylosophically prepared is very beneficial; after other more gentle purgations, to prevent exasperating the evil, some drops of this must be exhibited with Sudorificks, and other Specifical Medicines. There are three kinds of the Dropsy. Ascitis, that is a watery humour between the Rim of the belly and the bowels. Timpany, that is a windy Tumour. Anasarca, a Dropsy all over the body: Of these, most dangerous is the Timpany, Ascites is lesle perilous than it, Anasarca is easier cured than the rest. In this Case is commended a Lixivium of ashes of Vine branches, and ashes of the extremities of Iuniper branches, made with white wine; to which may be added Aromaticks and Sugar of the best (or most favoury) tastes, to tender it the more grateful. With this Lixivium I have known not a few delivered from the Dropsy. Also this preparation of Iron is convenient, thus; dissolve filing of Iron ℥ i, in ℥ viij of Aqua fortis, power on the Aqua fortis by little and little very leisurely, set it in digestion for one night, than abstract the Aqua fortis by a Limbeck in sand, and you will have an ℥ & ss of most read Crocus; upon which, being first dried with gentle heat, pour common spirit of wine into a body with a blind head; set it to digest in sand, and the spirit of wine will wax read, which cleansed from its feces, distil in Balneo to an Oiliness: This is very profitable in drying up the Dropsy, and strengthening the inward parts. If after the use of other mitigating medicaments, nine or ten drops of this be by the Dropsical person drunk morning and evening in the simple decoction of Iuniper berries, the Disease thereby is easily removed and expelled. Ascites. In the Ascites, which is most common of all, the superfluous matter contained in the belly must be evacuated without any delay. Yet first Aperients, and such as prepare the crude * Humours. juice gathered to the Liver must be used: Therefore this decoction must presently be made, which is thus; ℞. Root of black Hellebore prepared, of Mechochanna, of each ʒ i and ss, Galangalʒ i, leaves of Sena, Alex. well cleansed, of each ℥ i, Anniseeds, Fennclseeds, of each ʒ ss, Wild Sassron ℥ ss: Infuse these for one night in a sufficient quantity of aperitive decoction; in the morning boil this to ℥ viij, adding at the end of the boiling of Rubarbʒ i and ss, of Sugar ℥ ij, strain this. Make an Apozem not clari●ed for three or four Doses, adding to the last Dose, Species of Diaturbith with Rhubarb ℈ ss, or a ℈ After three Doses of the Apozeme, one Dose of Laxative Mercury or precipitate with Sol, may be exhibited, with Extract of Coloquintida and Scammony, or ℈ i, or ʒ i of Extract of Esula, often used by Rulandus in expelling this Disease; the preparation of which see Crollius. Hereunto also may be referred Rulands Golden spirit of Life, which is made with spirit of Malmsie wine, by which the Tincture is extracted out of Trochus of Alhandal, which must be exhibited according to the quantity of Trochus and spirit of wine. Than may be exhibited for three days together this following Diuretic; ℞. Root of walwort ℥ ss, Fennel, Polipode, Wild Alexander, of each ʒ ij and ss, roots of Flower de Luce one handful, prepared Hellebore, Mechoachanna, of each ℈ ij, leaves of Senaʒ i; the inward bark of Elder ℥ i and ss, Flowers of Elder, of Broom, of each four parts, Flowers of Lavender two parts, seeds of Fennel, of Daucus, of each ʒ i and ss, Ginger, Galangal, of each ℈ i and ss; Infuse these in a sufficient quantity of water of * Hedge Isop. Gratiola and Elder Flowers for one night, in the morning boil them gently to ℥ viij or there about, express them; than add syrup of Agrimony, of Bysantine, of each ℥ ij, water of Cinnamon ℥ ss: If the belly be not soluble, than add according to discretion Extract of Trochus of Alhandal, or the Golden spirit of Life, or the juice of our Flower de Luce, Cresses, and of the green bark of Elder may be added, viz. ℥ ss of the juice to ℥ iv of the said Apozeme; yea, if ℥ ij, or ij and ss of the aforesaid juice be drunk with common water only, the watery humour will powerfully be expelled. Sometimes, lest the sick purge too much, and strength decline, Cream of Bohemian-tartar may be exhibited, or Magistery of Bohemian-tartar, or syrup of Agrimony, of rinds of Citron and Oximel of Squills, allayed with water of Melissa, Fennel, Agrimony, Parsley, Cinnamon. Also the flowing Tablets; ℞. Powder of Dialacca, Diacurcuma, of each ℈ ij, Sugar dissolved in water of Alkakengy, Tincture of Iron ℈ ij, distilled Oil of Nutmegs; make Tablets according to Art, of which let the sick take ʒ ij three hours before and after drink. Also this Electuary following may be used; ℞. Juice of Elder ℥ iij, Mithridate ℥ ss; Species of Diarrhodon, Abbatis, Solution of Pearls, Crabs eyes prepared, of each ℈ i, Syrup of Agrimony a sufficient quantity, Spirit of V●l ℈ it ●s make an El●duary, of which morning and evening let the Patient take the quantity of a filbert Nutt three hours before meat. The belly also may be fomented with a Decoction made of Mint, Origan, of each two handfuls, Flowers of Elder, of Melilot, of each three parts, Carraway seeds ℥ i and 〈◊〉, Bay berries ℥ iij, Goat's dung to the weight of them all, boil these in a Lixivium with common water; with this Decoction, or the Herbs themselves hot, foment the swollen parts; after the fomentation apply a plaster of Bay berries. Than such things as by an occult propriety are powerful in every kind of the Drepsien●st be applied. 1. Water of read Earthworms, the description whereof see my Notes to Crollius. 2. This following water, ℞. Of Vitriol and Bohemian-tartar, of each lb i, root of Vincetox lb ss, Spirit of Wine one Pint; set them in infusion three days, than distil them by a Limbeck in sand; to the distilled water add some drops of Spirit of Vitriol to tender it gratefully sharp. Give this three times a day for several days together in one spoonful of the action of Vincetox. It moves Urine speedily, corrects the intemperances', and takes away all Obstru●ticts. 3. Powder of Toads: see Crollius. 4. Geese dung, see the same: For drink, this following Julep may be used: ℞. Water of Wild alexander, Alkakengy, of each ℥ v, water of Elder flowers ℥ iij, Spirit of Vitriol ℈ ss, or Lapis Prunellaʒ ss, fyrup of the five Roots ℥ ij and ss; mix them: or Wormwood Wine Chalybrated, etc. The Tumour thus removed, we come to such things as may discuss the relics, and strengthen the affected part; of this kind are Treacle-water, a decoction of Guaiacum Lign. Sarsaparilla, China, and Baths made with Sulphur and Alum: Or, ℞. Juice of Elder ℥ ij, Salt of Card. bened. ℈ i, Syrup of C●d hened a convenient quantity, make it up to the consistency of an Electuary, which let the sick take at twice two several mornings together, and sweat either in bed or in a Stove: Or else, ℞. Root of Sarsaparilla, shave of Cu●iacum, of each ℥ ss, Sassafrasʒ ij; infuse them in a sufficient quantity of common water for twenty four hours, afterwards boil them to ℥ uj; to this when strained at syrup of * Cardus. Card. bened. of Scabious, of each ʒ uj, Salt of Cardu. bened. Cinnamon waterʒ ij, mix these for two Doses to be given before the going into the Stove; or a Dose of Mineral Bezoar may be given, or of fixed Diaphoretick Antimony with Gr. jj of the Bezoar stone. The Liver is strengthened with Electuary of dross of Iron, Electuary of Diamber; to ℥ ij of this add old Conserve of Read Roses ℥ i and ss, Crocus of Ironʒ j If a Tumour of the legs be concomitant, which for the most part is, than make a Lixivium of Coals of Oak, add to it the abovesaid Lixivium of Herbs made for fomentation, boil it till half be consumed. In this Lixivium maddefit linen clotheses, and apply them hot to the legs. Or, if some Tumour of the belly and legs be yet remaining, than take course bread, boil it in wine, or moderate Vinegar, to the consistency of a Poultiss, and spread it upon linen, and lay it upon the belly all over, leaving it so for twenty four hours. After the Tumour is assuaged remove it lower toward the knees, always as the Tumour abates move it lower unto the feet. But if by this means the Tumour abate not, or there be so great abundance that it cannot be resolved, it will be most convenient to apply Potential Cauteries to the legs four fingers below the knees; we have seen by this only Remedy the Tumours of the legs and belly healed, which by others have been judged uncureable. Some apply leaves of * A kind of Burr. Bardana to the said affected parts, changing them often, which they say contracts the water and consumes it. If great thirst be, so as it cannot possibly be endured, than Spirit of Salt in Pomegranate Wine may be exhibited, or Salt of Wormwood from Gr. iij to viij; if the use of this be continued for some time, the thirst will not more be inordinate. * An●sarcs. Anasarcha. In Anasarcha, because it is always attended with a Phlegmatic, tough and crude Humour, unapt for evacuation; before the use of evacuating Medicines (yet Lenitives may be first used) such as prepare, alter and digest the matter, are to be used, among which are chiefly these; Syrup of Agrimony, of Wormwood and compounded Oxymel, dissolved in water of Agrimony and Wormwood. The Humour thus prepared, the evacuation must be made according to the above said Rule, still interposing preparatives and digestives, and such as may comfort the inward parts, chief the Stomach and Liver; therefore it will be best to provoke vomiting with prepared Salt or Aqua bened. that so the Ventricle may be freed from crude Humours; than proceed to such things as provoke sweat and urine, among which is Jacob Weckers water so famously commended in the Dropsy, and is thus. ℞. Distilled liquors of Bohemian-tartar, Gentian Treacle water, made with simple water per V●sicam, of each ℥ i, Spirit of Vitriol, Oil of Sulphur, of each Gr. x. Let the sick take from ʒ ij to ℥ ss at his going into a Stove. Also a principal secret in this Disease is Gratiola, which should always be plentifully mixed with almost all medicaments for distempers of this kind. Of it may also be made an Extract or Salt, of which may be compounded Hydropical Pills; thus, ℞. Extract of Gratiola, Mechoacanna, of each ℈ i, Salt of Gratiola Gr. uj; make Pills, they purge by the belly and urine. If they purge not enough, add Extract of Trochus of Alhandal made with spirit of Malmfie Wine, as often as you see cause. Some times also in this case scarrifications may be used in the feet, thighs and hips. In the Timpany, which hath always a whey-like Humour concomitant with the windiness, all those things above prescribed in Ascites are also profitable; only these Carminatives may be added, as Cumin, Dill, Carraway, Fennel, Daucus. Clysters in this Affect may be injected at the beginning the Cure, being made of Carminative Decoctions with Oil of Dill and Rue. The Ventricle being cold, as in this distemper always it is, must be altered with hot appropriates, as Species of Diacumin, Dialacca, Diarrhodon Abbatis, Diacurcuma in Tablets, with Oil of Cloves and Anise, or with Conserve of Mint, Peneroyal and Treacle, of each a like quantity; beneficial also are syrup of Canella, distilled Oil of Cloves and Mastich, Spirit of Wormwood, Cumine and Carraways, some drops of these being drunk with Sudorificks. But the heat of the Liver must be cooled by applying outwardly juice of Endive, Succory, and Ointment of Roses; cooling appropriates must sometimes be taken inwardly. The Ventricle outwardly may be fortified with Oil of Nard and Mastic, applied plasterwise, or in a bag; of exceeding use, as well in this, as in other cases, is Cream of Bohemian-tartar, tincture of Bohemian-tartar, Oil of Sulphur and Spirit of Vitriol. Great Cuppinglasses applied to the Navel, with much flame, as it were by a charm, discuss the winds; witness Galen. In other things proceed as in the Ascites. Gum de Peru is commended as famous in expelling the Dropsy, being from Gr. iij to viij or ℈ ss commodiously exhibited, as with Cream of Bohemian-tartar, which serves instead of an Excitement to other purging Medicines; adding Correctives, as Species of Diamber, and Oil of Mace; (this may be exhibited in the Gout, Cachexy, and other watery distempers.) Profitable also is juice of Elatery instead of a spur, being exhibited with a ppropriate Pills. The following Pills are likewise profitable; ℞. Gum de Peru Gr. viij Powder of the root of Gelapium ℈ ij and ss, Species of Diamber Gr. uj, with Oil of Cinnamon make Pills. The sick may also be purged with Turbith alone; or make an Apozeme, thus; ℞. Leaves of Sena ℥ ij, Turbith ℥ ss, Hermodactillsʒ iij, Cinnamon, Ginger, of each ℈ i: Infuse and boil these as is above described. Make an Apozeme. If vapours arising from the resolved humours, reach the Diaphragma, and occasion stoppages of the breast, this following Clyster must be injected; ℞. Flowers of Camomile, Soldanella, the lesser Centaury, of each one handful, S●eds of Wild Saffron, Bay berries, of each ℥ ss; make a Decoction, of which ℞. lb i, of Honey of Roses and Oil of Camomile, of each ℥ iij; mix these and make a Clyster. Diet in the Dropsy. Bread made of very fine flower, which must be mixed with the root of butchers-broom, first reduced to most fine powder; Also seeds of Anise, Fennel and Carraway. Wine, either of Cardu. bened. or Wormwood, with Butchers-Broom * For Butcher's broom read Rusk. Chalybeate, water of Elder flowers and Spirit of Elder. Note, the drinking of sweet waters is prejudicial in the Dropsy. Wines with Sulphur, Nitre and Turpentine, are profitable. Baths also are very convenient, wherein are boiled Wormwood, flowers of Waltwort, Elder, Agrimony, Camomile, with a little Nitre: See Observat. 25. of Bartholomew Caprolius. Vices of the Reinss. Inflammation of the Reinss. It behoves the Physician to deal very warily in Inflammation of the Reins; for unless all things be prudently done, most grievous Diseases unhappily follow: Therefore neither sharp purgations, nor unseasonable digestives, can in this case be profitable. Paracelsus calls the Inflammation of the Reinss, the Fever of the Reinss, which is always want to attend them. The Cure consists both in inward and outward Medicaments. Internalls, are such as by a certain propriety extinguish the inflammations of the innate humidity; this performs Lapis Prunella, very quickly, for by it the belly is freed, otherwise this business may be effected with a gentle Extract of Mechoachanna, or with infusion of Ruharb. In this case sometimes we are want, and that happily, to exhibit a decoction of sweet Prunes with water of Bohemian-tartar, (viz. in which most pure Bohemian-tartar is boiled.) Here also Clysters are not incommodious. Lapis Prunella dissolved only in Simple water opens the belly, and edulcorated with Sugar removes the Inflammation. Venus is hurtful. Externalls, are Unguents of Roses, Liquor of seeds of Poppy, Henbane, Nightshade, or such like. Also Oil of bitter Almonds with Camphire dissolved in it, and the affected part anointed therewith, doth powerfully resist inflammation: Likewise outwardly applied of great use is Unguent. Rosat. Mesues, tempered with Oil of bitter Almonds and Scorpions. Venus must altogether be avoided. A secret in Inflammations of the Reinss, is the crude juice of Crabs of the River, bruised and expressed; and one spoonful of this exhibited once or twice in broth or a decoction of Prunes; yet the above named Externalls must not be neglected. Obstruction of the Reinss. There is not any more certain and evident Deoppilative of the Reinss, than is made of Vitriol and Bohemian-tartar: Therefore Vitriolate Bohemian-tartar, also Specificum Purgans of Paracelsus, dissolve all contracted filth, especially if the Obstruction be green, and the matter be not congealed to gravel or stones. The Cure of Obstructions beginning is one, but if of long continuance, it must be otherwise effected. For this requireth another Cure, of which we Treat in the Chap. of Gravel in the Reinss, properly so called. Crystals of Bohemian-tartar are of like virtue, for they dissolve and expel Obstructions, and the Bohemian-tartar thereof. But when indeed all Obstructions of the veins arise from the Bohemian-tartar in the body, whether they be green, or confirmed, it is best to apply a Specific, by the force and innate propriety of which, all the Bohemian-tartar in man's body may be wonderfully removed, and so all Obstructions throughly expelled; and this virtue chief is manifested in this affect of the Reinss. Which also is powerful in old Obstructions arising from contracted gravel hardened to a stone; which it insensibly, and almost without pain daily breaks away in a slimy thin substance by the Urine, and by little and little wholly removes. This is called by Paracelsus Ludum humani prepared, which he exceedingly commends, yet hath not any where left its genuine preparation: That which he left is thus; ℞. Ludum, or the stone that is cut, or any other way drawn, out of Man's body (one part; powder of Coals, chief of Beech, two parts, mix them, when pulverisate) Calcine it in an open fire at first gently, afterwards reverberate it with strong fire, till it be plainly reduced to Salt. Note, Here is another secret way of Calcination, which hitherto I have revealed to none. ℞. Powder of Ludum humani one part, powder of Coals of Beech two parts, mix them together; put this in an Earthen pot, covered with a Tile or other convenient stopple, burn it in a potter's furnace for twenty four hours; and the spirit of the coals by the benefit of the fire will soften the hardness of the stone, yet the coals themselves will not be consumed: Upon this mixture pour boiling water, or boil it in hot water, and the powder of Ludum will dissolve into water of an Orange colour, which colour arises from the fetid Sulphur of the stone itself. If any part remain undissolved by this solution; than dry it, and add fresh powder of Coals, and again Calcine it as before. All the solutions by evaporating reduce to a Salt; join all these with powder of coals, and again Calcine them: when Calcined dissolve it in boiling water, so the most pure part after evaporation will be found converted into a white Salt, which will easily Crystallize, if set for some time in a cold moist place. Join this most excellent Salt with the best spirit of wine, and in a Retort by distillation cohobate it much, till all the Salt with the Spirit be wholly come over: Afterwards in Balneo with gentle heat draw of the Spirit, and the Oil of Ludum humani will remain in the bottom. Of which from three to six, ten, or twelve drops exhibited certain times in convenient liquor, (but) once a day, all the tartarous Obstructions of the body, (in the brain and tongue) especially of the Reinss, doth happily resolve and expel the Bohemian-tartar; also in confirmed Bohemian-tartar it is of excellent use. Anointing externally with more common Unguents help to dissolve Obstructions of the Reinss: Also Plasters, Baths, Cataplasms, and such like are useful. Memorable in this Case is Oil of Turpentine, mixed with living— worms, and the dolorous part anointed therewith. Of the like virtue is a preparation of Crabs eyes; though somewhat inferior, yet is very powerful. After the above recited manner all stones may be reduced into their own Oils, and so converted to Medicinal use. This Specific of Ludum humani, is the only thing powerful to remove old Obstructions, caused by the hard congealing of the contracted gravel, which it insensibly, and almost without pain daily breaks away in a slimy thin substance, which is carried out by the Urine, and by little and little wholly removed. Hereto may be referred the Salt against the stone, cited by Crollius. Paracelsus prepared an Arcanum of the hard prickly bunches growing upon Eglantine (some call it the Dog-rose) the manner of which preparation is not where extant. I prepare it thus; In the months of May and June, I gather a great quantity of them, and cut them, taking out all the little worms, or other infects growing in the Cavities, or hanging about them; by fermentation with water and common ferment, I draw forth a spirit and a water per Vesicam. Of the Caput mortuum converted to ashes I extract a Salt, which when purified I again join with the spirit, and macerate it by digestion for some time, than I mix it with Argilla, and in the fire of suppression, by distillation I draw forth more spirit, together with the Salt; that which remains in the vessel, I express, and the Express by Retort in Sand (with fire toward the end not too strong, lest it smell of the fire) I distil after the manner of an Arcanum, as other Arcanums of Vegetables are made. Dose of this from Gr. iij to xij, which often exhibited, and in convenient Liquors, doth insensibly expel the Stone. Otherwise, if powder of these bunches be macerated in wine, and that given to drink (like other infusion strained) and the use continued for some time, experience proves it is of like effect, only somewhat more flow in operation. In the total Obstruction of the Reinss by the Stone, or else, if the passages) as in † Difficulty of Urine. Ischuria and * Gravel in the reinss Nephritis) and bladder, by the falling down of the Stones to the neck of the bladder be wholly obstructed so, as no part of the Urine can come forth; most excellent is the fresh Urine of an He-Goat, taken out with the bladder while he yet lives, and one spoonful given to drink hot; and presently after the Caule with the latestines of the Goat, applied to the belly, privities, and Peritoneum: This doth suddenly consume the Stone without prejudice to the vessels, and the Patient is free. Exulceration of the Reinss. Exulceration of the Reinss is acknowledged Curable, if but of small continuance, as well by Dogmatical as Hermetical Physicians. But the inveterate exulceration is by the former universally proclaimed uncurable; by the latter, from certain experience, it is not judged impossible to effect the Cure. In exulcerations of the Reinss and bladder, the Plant Aloes well bruised and mixed with milk, and given to the Patient to drink, with other things of like effect, yield no small benefit to the sick, but are attended with very good success; nay, Garzias affirms they do presently Cure. Practitioners are want in this case to exhibit Pills of Aloes, not without benefit to the sick; this must be continued certain weeks. The Pills may be prepared of Aloes with powder of earthworms and steel. Some use Venice Turpentineʒ i, which they dissolve with the yolk of an Egg, and afterwards exhibit it in broth made of Hens, first well tempered therewith. In Observation, I have found from several Examples, that Mercurius dulcis is in this case very profitable, if exhibited before other Medicines, (in a just Dose, sometimes in a week, as twice or thrice, respecting the strength of the Patient) it doth not only cleanse the impurities of the whole body, but chief of the Reinss. If in this case spirit of Mercurius dulcis be applied, no exulcerations can continued. Spirit of Mercu. dulcis is thus: ℞. crystalline Mercury sublimate (not Mercu. dulcis) what quantity you please, grinned it to an impalpable powder, in a conveniently large Cucurbit, pour on the best spirit of Wine, abstract it by a Limbeck in ashes, pour on the distilled Liquor again, and re-distil it, go on per Cohobiam so long as till you perceive the distilled spirit of Wine, to pass the Limbeck like to a white Oil, which gather in another Receiver. Upon the Caput Mortuum in the bottom of the Cucurbit pour other fresh spirit of wine; proceed in like manner as before, until all be come forth like white Oil or Spirit. This Spirit of Mercury in exulcerations of the reinss and bladder doth wonderfully operate, if two or three drops of this be daily exhibited once or twice in water of the roots of Nymphea, horsetail, and Plantain. The Consolidation is duly perfected, with Conserve of Roses two parts, (simple, without mixture of Spirit of Vitriol, by reason of the exulceration) seeds of St. Johns-wort one part, mixed and exhibited in the quantity of a filbert Nut, for certain days at the end of the Cure, in the Evenings. By this means also the most inveterate exulcerations are removed. Nephritick Dolour. In resisting dolours arising from gravel in the Reinss, the cause must first be removed; but if this be so powerful and strongly radicated, as it wholly refuse mitigation, by a certain obliquation, means must be often tried, and in the * Return of the distemper. Paroxysm itself, diligence used, that the pain may abate, and the gravel by the proper passages descend into the bladder. And than both emollient, resolving, and dolour assuaging remedies external and internal may profitably be applied; and sometimes mediation made by Anodynes, lest too much pain created daily peril. These things therefore are left to the wisdom of the Physician. Whilst for the most part the contracted gravel, is want to beget so great torment, it would be worth while, to adhibit such things as may resolve the gravel, especially if the dolours abate not, before greater torments be increased, by removing it to its place through the straight passages, yet it is not altogether safe to use such resolving medicaments, (emollient are always first to be applied) unless you be certain of the mollifying and enlarging the passages: But if the Disease be extreme, an extreme remedy must also be applied; such as the specificks above mentioned, which are of great use in this case, especially that laudable one of Goat's Urine. Nothing is more convenient in this affect, than to exhibit Mercurius dulcis in a just Dose once or twice; for those who use these Mercurial Pills once a a month, are seldom infested with Nephritick dolours: by this means the passages are enlarged, and the gravel breaks away of its own accord. If in the mean time, while these things are done, the Specific of Ludum-humani, or of Crabs, be taken in its certain Doses (which doth not only exterminate the Stone of the Reinss and Bladder, but also the Bohemian-tartar of the whole body) the Nephritick dolours are thence forward lesle to be feared. Externally, Unguent of Roses, Mesues, etc. The Stone of the Reinss. In Cure of the Stone, at first a gentle and wind-discussing Clyster must be injected, lest the wind and excrements contained in the Intestines compress the Reinss, and increase the dolours. I call it wind, because these gravelly stones for the most part generate abundance of winds, through the imbecility of the Ventricle. But strong Clysters Diuretic, and also solutive Clysters must in the beginning of the Cure be carefully avoided, because they stir the humours, the humours troubled fall upon the Reinss, and augment the pain. Diuretics direct the watery humours to the Reinss, whereby the dolour is also increased. Anoint the Reinss with this following Oil: ℞. Oil of Scorpions one part, of Turpentine ss a part. Than apply this Plaster: ℞. Of Galens cooling Plaster ℥ ij and ss, Unguent of Roses Camphorate ℥ ij, Laudanum Opiate ℥ i and ss; spread it upon leather, and therewith cover the Region of the Reinss. Inwardly let the sick take ℥ ij of Oil of sweet Almonds, in any broth, with Gr. uj of Essence of Saffron, or ℈ ss of Saffron itself, that the passages may be loosened. These things thus done, if the Patient be afflicted with pain in the head, a Vein may be cut, lest the abundance of blood, by reason of the extension of the dolour, flow to the affected part, and augment the pain. Also a Dose of Laudanum Opiate may be given; and if the pain be vehement, of it a Plaster made and applied to the Reinss; Likewise a syrup of Mucilaginous compositions with emulsion of the four great cold seeds may be inwardly taken; than may be exhibited a Bolus of Cassia fresh drawn. And if the dolour be not remitted, make this following Bath, in which the sick may sit up to the arms. ℞. Roots of Mallows, Althaea, of each ℥ ij, flowers of Camomile, Melilot, of each four parts, Restharrow six parts, Fennel seeds ℥ viij, Lin seeds ℥ iv, Iuniper berries four handfuls: Boil these in a sufficient quantity of water for a Bath, in which let the Patient sit one hour or two. After two hours let him walk a little about the room, and again go into the Bath; while he is there, give him Gr. uj of the Oy! of Crabs-eyes, which is thus prepared. ℞. Powder of Crabs ℥ v, Oil of Bohemian-tartar made per deliquium ℥ uj; these mixed together digest in Balneo, or Horse-dung, for fifteen days, afterwards coagulate the matter in a glass placed in sand, than reduce it to powder, extract the powder with Spirit of Wine, repour on the Spirit of Wine, and by abstracting reduce the matter into the form of a most thick Oil. Dose, from Gr. iv to uj in water of Wild Alexander or Onious, with ℥ i and ss of mucilaginous syrup: Or if this Oil be wanting, ℞. Of Crabs-eyes prepared, the best Troches of Alkakengy, of each of these pulverisate ℈ ss, give it with the former fyrup: Also instead of a Cataplasm, Cress' boiled in milk may be applied to the Region of the Reinss. Than have recourse to such things, as by a certain propriety expel the Stone, not omitting the use of the Bath, wherein the Patient should sit as is directed, nor other mitigating remedies; the dolours being somewhat assuaged, use some gentle purgation, made of an Apozeme, or any other syrup. ℞. Leaves of Sena, Alexand. s. s. ℥ i, fruit of Alkakengyʒ ss, choice Rhubarb, Troches of Agarick, of each ʒ i, Nutmegsʒ ss; boil this in a sufficient quantity of common water to ℥ uj; add to this when strained, syrup of the five Roots, of Succory with Rubard, of each ℥ i and ss; make an Apozeme for two Doses. Medicaments, which by a certain propriety contrary this Disease, are 1. Antinephritick water. ℞. Root of Rest harrow lb i, cut it very small, and macerate it in lb ij of rich Wine, for three days, than express and strain it; in this when strained, macerate Roots of Wild Alexander, Eryngo, Pellitory of the wall, Herb Herniaria, Sacifrage, the whole Plant, of each ℥ iv, Fruit of Alkakengy, Iuniper berries bruised, of each ℥ iij, Seeds of Fennel, Vrtica, Melons, Grummel seed, of each ℥ ij; cut all these, and macerate in the above decoction four days; than strongly express them, to the express add juice of Purcelane lb ij, distil them by a Limbeck. Dose, two spoonfuls. This is used as well for preservation, as for Cure of this Disease. 2. This following is commended, which some call Aqua Fuekererum. ℞. Root of Liquorish ℥ ij, Wild Alexander, Restharrow, Pimpernel, of each ℥ i and ss, shave of the wood Sassafras ℥ ij, Root of Enula ℥ i, leaves of Ground-Ivy four handfuls, Seeds of Fennel, Vrtica, of each ℥ uj, juice of Ground-Ivy ℥ v, after three day's infusion distil it, and keep the water, with which may be added syrup of Cloves or Canella for condiment; Dose, two spoonfuls; here is useful the Oil of Crabs-eyes above described. But that the Relics, and filth abiding in the reinss and bladder may be purged out, and those parts corroborated; let the sick take the Expression of this following Nodellum macerated in Wine, drinking it several mornings: The Nodellum is thus made. ℞. Wood of Sassafras, Nephritick, of each ℈ i and ss, Root of Polypode, Wild Alexander, of each ℥ ij, Ground-furrs, Pimpernel, Burnet, of each ℥ ij and ss, Sperage, our Flower de Luce, of each ℈ ij, Florentine flower de Luceʒ ss, most white Turbith ℈ ij, Herb Rosemary, Strawberry leaves, Saxafrage, Pimpernel, of each ss a handful, Flowers of Roses, Borage one part, Anniseeds, seeds of Fennel, of Mountain Siler, of each ʒ ss, fruit of Alkakengy not uj, choice Cinnamon, ℥ ss, Mace ℈ ij; bruise these, and tie them up in fine read linen: Make a Nodellum by macerating it in lb i and ss of Wine for three days. Also every other day the Sick may take ʒ i and ss of Turpentine, washed in water of Alkakengy, and sometimes with the following syrup, or else in hot Wine with ℈ ss of Spirit of Turpentine. Also he should have Tablets of Masterwort, to eat in a morning at pleasure, on which may be instilled one, two or three drops of distilled Oil of Nutmegs. A Syrup may be made of the two Roots ℥ iij, Julep ℥ ij, water of Wild Alexander, of Alkakengy, of each ℥ i and ss; let the Sick take one or two spoonfuls of this, with ℈ ss of Spirit of Turpentine. If after the Potion of the abovesaid Nodellum the belly be not free, or after the use of either the aforesaid Syrups, or with the purging Tablets to be taken at pleasure, it be not gently purged. The Nephritick wood, if the true could be got, being macerated, the quantity of ℥ ss of it, in wine for seven days, and the wine drunk in a morning, the Patient exercising himself by walking, or otherwise often after it; This doth marvelloufly, if continued, correct the disposedness of the Reinss to breed gravel, and comforts them very much, expelling the substance of the Stone without molestation. A famous Nephritick is prepared with those hard knobs which are want to grow in Eglantine, or the Dog-Rose, by the Germans it is called Schlaffopffel. These little knobs cut in the middle, in which, in their centre for the most part are found little living worms, which being taken out, the preparation is made of the knobs being cut and reduced to powder, after the manner of an Extract, with Spirit of Wine: See more at large in my Notes to Crollius. Affects of the Bladder. Stone of the Bladder. The Famous Lithontripticon of mille pedes, described in Crollius his Notes; with which I have resolved a stone bigger than an Egg. The method of healing the stone, is treated of by Mercatus, Tom. 3. l. 4. c. 10. besides all which this is exceeding profitable; viz. To purge out the crude humours every year with Cassia and Turpentine. After purgation to cut a vein, and after procuring of Urine, Evacuation may be appointed for several months. The administration of the aforementioned specific, is thus; 1. The Patient must be purged with some proper medicament that contraries the Stone in the Reinss and Bladder. In this case excellent is Specificum purgans of Paracelsus: other sharp purgations are in this case of little use. 2. ℞. Powder of Lopes from ʒ ss to ℈ iv, Spirit of Wine from ʒ i to ℥ ss, (Choler is abated by the Spirit of Wine) of read Vetches ℥ i, mix these: This mixture give whose several mornings together upon an empty stomach; let not the Patient eat in five hours after. Always so appoint that the sick before the receiving this Specific, may take some emollient gentle Clyster, purging without Acrimony, (unless the belly be soluble before.) The use of this Specific resists the Fever; and thence forward throughout the whole course of the Cure, a convenient diet with moistening meats must be used, lest at any time the belly be obstructed: From the beginning of the Cure, no wine must be given till the sixteenth day. Note, After the taking the Specific a preternatural Heat all over the body follows. Also great thirst, and dolours are felt about the privities. This medicament doth forcibly invade the stone of the bladder, therefore all hot things must carefully be avoided: Sometimes a little Lapis prunella in water of Strawberries or Bean-slowers may be given. Also a Julep of those waters with Syrup of Violets, and three or four drops of Spirit of Vitriol, may be exhibited. The first days after taking these, the Urine will come forth very thick, and but little; but after five days, and so forward to ten, eleven and twelve days, etc. It will come forth more abundantly, the heat be remitted, the dolours abated, and the whole substance of the Stone will, resolving into exceeding small parts, be evacuated. The Urine in the whole course of the Cure being saved, and after boiling dried, thereby will be discovered the quantity of the Stone, if it be wrought together, with solution of Tragacant or Water-glue. Note, It is sometimes convenient in this Cure, to let the Patiented rest a day or two from taking the Medicines, for increase of strength, and so it may be numbered with others more gentle. This I have observed, that sometimes the medicament is injected by a Syrenge to the bladder, and the sick presently placed in a Bath, and after bathing, the breast and Perineum anointed with Oil of Scorpions, of bitter Almonds, Coneys grease and * Hent. Capons-grease, of each ℥ i and ss, juice of Pelletory of the wall ʒ ij. The Stone of the bladder, if before the beginning of the Cure, it be confirmed, and already come to some magnitude, is scarcely cured any other way than by cutting. Yet the Cure may be endeavoured by the abovesaid Remedies, chief in women, in which the way is more large and straight. Inflammation of the Bladder. In inflammation of the Bladder the same things are powerful, as are used in inflammation of the Reinss: Salt of Gems mixed with a little Salt Nitre, are useful in a Clyster, for inflammation of Bladder and Fundament. Imposthume of the Bladder. From Imposthumation of the Bladder few escape. Exulceration of the Bladder. Of Exulceration of the Bladder, as also of the Reinss; See Platerus p. 86. part 3. Curate. Here also may commodiously be used, the above mentioned in exulceration of the Reinss; as Spirit of Mercur. dulcis, than which nothing more readily cleanses and consolidates. Exulcerations of the passage of the Yard is cured with Mercur. dulcis injected by a Syringe: See Pareus and Fabritius. For mundification Wine may be used; mundifying Medicines must always precede consolidating. For consolidation; ℞. The yellowish dung of a Hen what quantity you please, mix it with fresh butter or pure Oil Olives, put this into cold water, the filthy part will sink to the bottom, and an Oily liquor will swim on the top, which by a small tunnel must be injected into the passage of the Yard. Priapismus. In Priapismus most excellent is the distilled Oil of Rue outwardly by inunction, and inwardly some drops taken. Extinct or weak virility. The Extinct, or at lest weak Virility is restored, 1. By the Essence of * Ragwort. Satyrion, (see Crollius) whose two wondered virtues are declared, which may be of great use sometimes instead of Confortatives in defects of this kind. 2. This following is attributed to Paracelsus. ℞. Castor, Galangal, Mace, Cloves, Anise, Long-pepper, Venetian Borax, of each ʒ ij, leaves of Savory, root of Satyrion, Valerian, of each ʒ i, Boletus of Harts-hornʒ i and ss, flesh of the Sea- Crecodile, root of Aron, Cardamum, of each ʒ ss; mix these, and reduce them to powder, which mix with Sugar dissolved in Rosemary water, and make Tablets. Dose, from ʒ iij to uj: This more strongly operates, if sometimes in a Stove the Navel and adjacent parts be anointed with the distilled Oil of Mace; for Oil of Mace is admirable Confortative. 3. Excellent is Essence of Amber, extracted with Spirit of Roses, exhibited in form of Pills: This is chief operative in the Aged. Dose, Gr. iij, iv or v. 4. Confection of Alkermes ℥ ss, Civet not sophisticated ʒ i, Amber-greaseʒ ij, Aqua magnanimitatis ℈ ij; mix these, and cover it diligently to prevent evaporation; of this mixture from ℈ ss, to a ℈, give every other night in Cinnamon-water. 5. The secret parts of either Sex must be diligently washed with the simple decoction of Aqualegia, and perfumed with the fume of the powder of a dead man's tooth sprinkled upon burning coals. This helps in Sterility caused by Enchantment: See more below of Sterility and Impotency. Gonorrhaea. In Gonorrhaea the following powder is commended: ℞. Leaves of Mint, Mummy, read Corals, Agnus Castus, Carabes, of each ʒ i; mix these, and make a powder, of which let the sick take a little with a rear Egg in a morning fasting. The flux of Seed is more powerfully resisted with powder of the bone of the Fish Sepia; Doses ℈ ss with two ʒ of Conserve of Roses taken once, or twice, or threetimes. Most excellent is Magistery of the same taken from Gr. uj to ℈ ss, with old Conserve of Roses. The Gonorrhaea, as well the inveterate as that of small continuance, and also the malignant, is cured with white Antimony sixth, taken several times with Plantain water. Tincture of Corals is admirable useful. Virulent Gonorrhaea. Of Virulent Gonorrhaea we treat hereafter in the Chap. of Lues Venerea, where we primarily mention the read Spirit of Mercury. It often happens, that the virulent Gonorrhaea discovers itself without any testimony of infection; that is, when none other of the outward parts of the body seem to be affected, only the disposition of the whole body betrays it, and without any other notable symptom this evil may be hid. Lying with Common Harlots increaseth this infection by suspicion of Contagion: Although by this means Physicians themselves may be ofttimes deceived, yet the spontaneous or extorted confession of the Patient himself resolves the doubt. In this case therefore, where there are no external signs of infection (viz. of Lues venerea) and the usual medicaments are not powerful enough; use must be made of this * Antidote. Alexipharmacum, of Gum of Guaicum, the Extract of which made with Tartarisate Spirit of Wine, and three or four drops often exhibited with water of Plantain, Nymphea, and horsetail, helps much: See the Practics. Sometimes in virulent Gonorrhaea the Testicles are inflamed with great tumour; in that case most excellent is a Cataplasm of leaves of Rue and walwort boiled and applied. Ulcers of the yard. In Ulcers of the Yard the same method of Cure is used as in Ulceration of the Bladder. * A swelling within the Yard. Caruncle of the Yard. Of the Caruncle of the Yard see Pareus. Laudable is this case is the following powder. ℞. Mercur. dulcis ℥ ss, crude Antimony ℥ i, Tutia prepared ʒ ij; mix these, and make a most fine powder. The use of this powder is with wax candles made of Virgins-wax, with four or six linen threads in them covered with the wax. The candles thus made must be wrapped about with thin slips of linen cloth, lest when the candles break the wax fall of, and that also thereby they may more commodiously receive the the Unguent. Than with the powder, being first tempered with Oil of Almonds, anoint one of the candles round about, and put it up the passage of the Yard, as far as where the Caruncle is: When the sick would make water pull it out, afterwards put it up again, this continued for four whole days. This being done, inject this following by a tunnel: ℞. Whey of Goat's milk ℥ uj, water of Plantain and Roses, of each ℥ iij, Ceruseʒ uj, most white Marble, Spodium pulverisate, Crystal, roch Alum, of each ʒ ss, Camphire ℈ ss; reduce these to powder, and boil them with whey of milk, and preserve for use. * Involuntary pissing. Diabetes. The Specific of Diabetes is placed in Iron. The Essence of Crocus of Iron described by Crollius is here very profitable. Moore happily operates Tincture of Emeralds, of which above in the Chap. of Dysentery; nevertheless, Iron is not only profitable inwardly but also outwardly. Purges, or Diaphoreticks in this case are unprofitable. Of great use is a Bath prepared of water of water Bettony, and a fomentation of Plantain water boiled with Chalybeate water; the Region of the Reinss and Bladder bathed, with each of these twice or thrice a day, prevents the involuntary flux of Urine. Moreover, Diet of drying meats boiled in Chalybeate water is here highly commended. Care must be taken that the sick drink not too much: Chalybeate water, or a decoction of burnt Hartshorn (the last of these is more vehement hot, and astringent, seldom provoking sweat, at most very little) do sufficiently quench thirst; Also Plantain water, yet it must not be taken alone, nor always, but mixed with other things. Tincture of Corals, and Salt of Corals, are wonderfully efficacious in this Disease. Incontinency of Urine. Incontinency of Urine from the Paralysie is cured by the same means, as other particular Paralyses are cured; namely, by restoring the sinews to their pristine state, which descend from the Loins to the Muscles at the neck of the Bladder, of which we treat above. Children, and also others of riper age, insensibly let go their water in sleep, when there is laxity and softness of the * Sphincter, a round muscle that composseth the straight gut. Sphincter, which is remedied by astringent Diet. Specificks are: The throat of a Cock burnt and exhibited in astringent wine; repeat the Dose. Also the bladder of a Goat dried in an Oven, and reduced to powder; ʒ i of the powder taken in astringent wine, and the Dose repeated often; with this I have cured many, but more excellent is the Cock's throat. Likewise a fish found in the belly of a Pike, dried in an Oven and exhibited in the same Dose often, by a Specific propriety removes the incontinency of Urine in Children. To help these, external baths and inunctions may be prepared of astringents. A Bath may be thus made. ℞. Pomegranate flowers, rinds of Pomegranates, Galls, Myrtle-berries, Hypocistis, Acacia, of each one handful, Spodium, read Roses, prepared Coriander, of each ss a handful, Caput Mortuum of Vitriol lb ss; boil these in a sufficient quantity of water of water Betony, till a third part be consumed. Let the Patiented Bath twice a day morning and evening. An unguent may be thus, or the like. ℞. Oil of Myrtles, Quinces, Roses, of each ʒ i, powder of the read and white Sanders, of each ʒ i, juice of the greater Semper-vive, Plantain, of each ℥ ss, with a small quantity of wax; mix them and make an Ointment, with which after bathing, the region of the Liver and Reins must be anointed. Diuretics in the beginning must not be used. Difficulty in making water. In difficulty of Urine, to perform the Cure exactly, Diuretics must not be given in the beginning, nor things too hasty or too flow in provoking Urine be appointed: Therefore Externalls, as Baths and Fomentations must precede. Baths (the belly being spontaneously free, or provoked by emollient Clysters) are made of mollifying Herbs, as Mallows, Pellitory of the Wall, and Melilot. Fomentations are made with decoction of Pellitory of the Wall, or Cheese-runnet in wine; excellent is a decoction of Onions in wine, outwardly to the Peritonium and region of the Bladder, applied often hot; by this means the suppressed Urine is dissolved. But if these means be not sufficiently powerful, internalls must also be exhibited; as Peach kernels, four or five of them reduced to powder, and given to drink in water of Vrtica, or Radish root, provoke Urine. Salt of the root of Lupins, from ℈ ss, to ℈ i, exhibited in white wine provokes Urine; the juice of one River Crab beaten, pressed and strained, and afterwards drunk with white wine presently causes Urine; also juice of Lemmons ℥ ij, and Sugar Candy, ℥ iv, with water of Pellitory of the Wall, and Fennel, of each a convenient quantity, give this for drink often, and it excites Urine. If all these be unsuccessful, let the sick drink the Urine of a Goat warm (as is above described) and presently apply the Caul and Intestines to his belly, speedily after which, the retained Urine will come forth, and the Stone also (if that cause the Obstruction) be expelled. Stangury. The grease of a Goat applied to the Navel easily removes the Strangury; also some drops of Oil of Mastic chafed hot into the Navel, presently remove it. (Laudanum must not be used here.) Salt of Acorns; likewise stalks of Beans and Melons wonderfully resolve the Strangury; Doses ℈ ss: Three or four drops of oil of wax exhibited in a decoction of read Vetches cures this distemper. Heat of Urine. Heat of Urine in the beginning arises from its own heat with a commixtion of Choler; wherefore to prevent its increase, all acid, acrimonious and Diuretic Medicines must in the beginning be forborn, and the body be forthwith purged with Extract of Rhubarb, Panchymagogon, or other Choller-resisting Medicine; the body being purged give this following Mucilage for two days; ℞. Seeds of Althaea, Mallows, Quinces, of each ℥ i, Gum Tragacantʒ i, macerate these in a decoction of root of Althaea, seeds of white Poppy, and Alkakengy; make a Mucilage, of which give one half with ℥ iij of the decoction; than exhibit ℥ i or ʒ uj of Cassia extracted with Sugar, make it up in form of a Bolus; according to pleasure may be added ʒ ij of Diaprunes, with white Thorneberries, after noon let him drink an Emulsion of the four cold seeds, made with water of Sorrel or Nymphea; the next morning let him swallow, in some convenient vehicle, ʒ ss of Turpentine, in the Afternoon again drink the Emulsion. Than purge with this following Bolus. ℞. Cassia fresh drawn ʒ uj Turpentine washed in water of Pellitory of the wall ʒ ij, with Sugar make a Bolus, to which may be added Species of Diaturbith with Rhubarb, or only of the powder of Rhubarb. Than make this Julep. ℞. Water of Purcelans, Sorrel, Nymphea, of each ℥ iv, Succory ℥ v, Syrup of Violets ℥ ij and ss, Spirit of Vitriol ℈ ss; let the sick take this twelve days together, in the morning fasting, and three hours after dinner, or at lest let him take five drops of Spirit of Vitriol in fountain water several times. Again, purge with Cassia and Turpentine. If the evil be obstinate, it is convenient sometimes to purge with Rhubarb in the substance, adding Citrin Mizabalanes; thus, ℞. Mirabal. Citrin. ʒ ij, macerate them in a decoction of Raisins made with distilled water of Succory, Sage and Sorrel; let them stand twelve hours, than express them, add powder of Rubarbʒ i and ss, Syrup of Roses dissolved ℥ i: Make a Potion. Lest the belly be astringent, diligence must be used, therefore emollient and cooling Clysters must be injected, such as this, Electuary Catholicon ℥ i, Oil of Violets ℥ iij. If heat of the Liver be, outwardly may be applied an Epithema and Bag, also Unguents, and the following Decoction. ℞. Shave of Guaiacum ℥ ij, boil them after infusion in a sufficient quantity of * Simple. common water to ℥ uj; to this when strained, add of Troches of Alkakengy subtly powdered ʒ ss, let him take this three mornings; After noon give the Spirit of Vitriol as before. If dolour of the bladder urge, inject warm milk with a Syringe, or a Mucilage made of Fleabane seeds with water of Purcelane and Plantain, of each ℥ ij. Also if the privy part be put into a vessel filled with warm milk, the heat and great dolour will be mitigated, especially if presently after a Cataplasm made with Pellitory of the wall, and Oil of Scorpions, be applied, and the Perineum and lower part of the belly anointed with Oil of Nymphea and Roses: if the dolour still continued make a Cataplasm with a decoction of Mallows, Althaea and Melilot. Also, sometimes Spirit of Turpentine may be given, but rarely, lest its calidity be obnoxious; or else, which is better, make Pills of powder of Rhubarb, with a convenient quantity of Spirit of Turpentine. Dose ʒ ss. Pissing Blood. Pissing Blood, arising from broken and corroded Veins, either in the Reinss or Orifice of the bladder, is cured by the same means, as in other internal Fluxes of blood are appointed, of which we have already spoken. The Specific in this case, chief if the cruent pissing proceed from the Stone, is the Arcanum of Agrimony and Cinque-foyle, from Gr. iv to viij, etc. With this may be joined, (if ulceration of the parts be concomitant) those remedies above described in Cure of Exulceration; among which, are the Tablets commended by Platerus in cases of this kind, suitable Auxiliaries. Sometimes in this case Chirurgery may be helpful, yet it must be so moderated, as that it may not hurt more than heal. Moreover in sanguinary Urine, rising from the cause before named, (chief in women, in whom this Affect is familiar) Tincture of Corals is only prevalent; by which in time the inveterate are also cured. Tincture of Emeralds is also profitable. Voiding of strings in Urine. In strings coming forth with Urine, that the evil may be removed, and the Reins purged; ℞. Spirit of Turpentine fresh made from Gr. iv to viij, in water or Syrup of Althaea; this exhibited for some time perfectly cures. Diseases of the Testicles. Inflammation of the * Skin of the Cod. Skin and Testicles. Inflammation of the Cod and Testicles, is taken away as other Inflammations. 1. The first peculiar remedy is a decoction of Agrimony, with wine and vinegar, and applied often to the part affected in form of a Cataplasm; Also root of cucumber asinin. boiled in vinegar and wine. 2. The Herb Paris green, bruised and applied, presently repels inflammation. 3. ℞. Nymphea, Watercresses, of each two handfuls, boil them in vinegar of Roses with wine, in the end of the boiling add a little Oil of Roses, and apply it warm. Also the Cataplasm mentioned in the Chap. of virulent Gonorrhaea. Tumour of the Cod. Tumours of the Cod, in like manner as all other Tumours, are happily discussed and cured; all things pertaining to the Cure being duly observed. The belly must be open and always free; if a Fever be, care must be taken to alloy it; the Diet must be thin, cooling and moistening; wine must not be drunk. Inveterate Tumour, hardened by evil cure of the inflammation. I have often cured with a Cataplasm of Lettuce root boiled with honey, to which sometimes I add flower of Barley, Fenugreek, Linum, etc. I have also often added to the decoction, Onions cut very small; by this means I cured Timplerus Philosophus. After the often repeating this decoction, I anoint the affected part with Balsam of Sulphur, and afterwards apply a Plaster of Diasulphur, which I continued for certain days. If after this any part of the Tumour shall hap to remain, reiterate the Cure, and continued it; and at length every tumour will away. Bubonocele, Enterocele, and Epiplocele. Or, Burstings of the Belly. In every kind of Rupture, a principal powerful Arcanum is Balsam of Salt Gem, which is thus made; ℞. Salt Gem lb ij, put it in a crucible, and make it flow in the fire, afterwards dissolve it in distilled rain water, filter it, and coagulate often. These Operations of Liquefaction, Solution, Filtration and Coagulation, must be repeated so long, as till the Salt Gem be brought to the highest perfection; which is known, when a small part of it held near a candle will begin to melt; this keep in a glass well closed. Proceed in the Cure thus. 1. If need be, replace the propending parts, wash the place affected with most sharp distilled vinegar, or with Spirit of wine, every day twice. After the fomentations speedily anoint the place with the Arcanum of Salt Gem. 2. Inwardly exhibit for several days together in the morning's fasting, one spoonful of Essence of the greater Comfrey, with two drops of Balsam of Salt of Gems. From the beginning apply some convenient Ligature, or require the Patient to rest in bed for eight days, lying upon his back altogether; this being done in fourteen days or three weeks at farthest the sick will be very well. Note. If in Ruptures the Intestines and other propending parts, be difficultly replaced, notwithstanding the use of emollient supplings and fomentations, that thou mayest more happily perfect the Cure, not neglecting the former, proceed thus: After daily fomentations, give the Patient for three or four days together, the heart of a Mole dried and reduced to powder, in water of Cinnamon. Every day one heart must be given; the Moles taken in the month of May. This performed you will see an happy effect. Another. ℞. The tender substance of Mushrums, of Nut trees gathered in the month September, (these Mushrums if gathered in the right time will dure many years) reduce it to very fine powder; mix the powder with a like quantity of May-butter unsalted, and half so much flower of Lupins, and make an Unguent. Mushrums of Nuts have the signature of the Rupture. These are found for the most part in old Nut trees. Note. The grease of a * Urchin. Hedgehog, if it can be had, is most excellent, (in defect of either of these, Balsam of Sulphur may conveniently be used.) If need be, First replace the Intestines, than make a proper * A Tr●sse. Ligature, to the swelling side of which apply the thin skin of the Caule of a Swine, (viz.) so as the skin may only cover the rising part of the Ligature which must precisely be placed to the part affected. The hard place covered with the aforesaid skin must be anointed all over daily with the quantity of three pease of the abovesaid Ointment, and the Ligature again exactly placed. Inwardly to perfect the Cure, give daily, or every other day in the morning ss a spoonful of flower of Vetches with Fumitory water, and the Cure will quickly be effected. In the mean while the Patient may walk a little, and exercise his body moderately, only avoiding violent exercise. Navel-burst. The standing out of the Navel is common in Children, seldom in others of ripe age; This is easily cured if the place be first fomented with a decoction of of Vsnea and Prunella in read astringent wine; afterwards a Cataplasm applied made of Plantain and Lentils, or rather of the flower (or powder of them;) repeat this often. If the Rupture be of continuance, and in those of ripe age; after fomentations of this kind, Unguent made of Mushrums growing upon Nut trees (as is above described) outwardly applied with a convenient Ligature, and Essence of the greater Comfrey inwardly taken with the Arcanum of Salt Gems, perfectly performs the Cure. Affects of the Womb. Inflammation of the Womb. A decoction of Wild Bettony prepared with Chalybeate water, and outwardly applied with Sponges or by fomenting, doth by a certain innate propriety resist inflammation of the womb. The same is performed also by other medicines used in external Inflammations, provided all things be in method and season duly observed therein, otherwise an Imposthumation and Ulcer may unhappily follow. Imposthumation of the Womb. In Imposthumation of the womb, repeat those things which hitherto have been often spoken of in other Imposthumations. Imposthume and Ulcer of the Womb. In imposthume and sordid Ulcer of the Womb, the Cure must be readily endeavoured, (delay is in this case dangerous:) See Rulands last Cure, Century 4. The like of which I once performed on a certain woman of Kirchamen, in whom the bladder was affected. Note. Exulceration of the womb is never Cured as Ulceration of the Reinss and Bladder, with Mercurius dulcis, or Spirit of Mercur. dulcis; for the effects of these are not so proper in curing the Ulcers of the womb, as of the Reinss and Bladder. Therefore in this Cure, warily proceed to the use of such medicaments, as may externally penetrate the Orifice of the womb; first cleanse the Ulcer with water, and than if a Pessary suppository anointed with Balsam of Bohemian-tartar, be put up, and other things also be rightly performed, the consolidation easily follows. Sores of the Womb. In sores of the Womb nothing is more excellent than a decoction of tops of Madder with Plantain water: See Platerus his Observations; with Balsam of Sulphur the Cure will more happily be effected. Schirrus of the Womb. The Schirrus of the Womb rarely happens, which if at any time it do, is seldom or never cured. For resolving Medicines in this case cannot safely be applied, or if they be, they cannot touch the whole region of the womb. Some things may indeed be done, but with what felicity or success, time will declare. Extermination of * Mola. the false Conception and Expulsion of the Young. In exterminating the false Conception, and expulsing the young, there is not a secret more happily given, than the powder of a Secundine, of which above in the Chap. of Love-potions: The Doses are the same, (Note, here the powder is given by itself without Treacle) yet must be often repeated; if at first there be no operation seen, than exhibit it in water of Gentian, Mugwort, Tinctures of Madder, root of Vrtica, Peneroyal, etc. Sometimes in wine, chief Malmsie. Always remember to add a little Cinnamon water. I have perfectly effected this cure in many Gentlewomen, where unskilful Physicians have judged them uncurable. Wind of the Womb. In windiness of the womb, the signs of which are perfecftly declared by Fernelius, wondered profitable is the Experiment made of a Nutmeg; thus, ℞. a whole sound Nutmeg, cut it in four parts; the woman being placed upon a convenient Seat or Midwife's stool, with her thighs spread, apply to the Orifice of the womb some tunnel, or other proper instrument; more commodious is the neck of a Glass Retort (by reason of its smoothness) which directly applied, and as far as may be, put up into the womb, throw one part of the Nutmeg upon burning coals, so as the fume may rightly ascend through the pipe into the womb; this do once or twice, and if the wind break not away, repeat it the third time, at length the contracted wind, with noise and motion of the whole body, with a kind of violence will break away, and the woman be cured. By this means I cured a young Woman of Benna. All other things tried, proved in vain. Dropsy of the Matrix. The Dropsy of the Matrix is difficultly cured with purging medicaments, unless where the evil proceeds from the Liver and Spleen. Antimonial Pills are primarily useful in this case, and also in Ascites. These Pills work not by the superior parts. Therefore these may be exhibited in the beginning of the Cure, chief when signs of the vitiated bowels are obvious to the sight. But where this grief proceeds from a continued distillation of a whey-like humour from the Vena cava, these auxiliaries are not sufficient. In the former cause of vitiated bowels, the Cachectick powder after the use of the aforesaid Antimonial Pills, evacuates all obnoxious humours. Yet diligent consideration must be used in applying other necessaries also. If from a hidden distillation of the whey-like humour from the Vena cava, this malady take its beginning: Primarily, that thou mayst be instructed in the appropriate Specific (which no Physician may or aught to want) exhibit Vitriol of Iron (it is called Hermaphrodite-Vitriol by Basilius-Valentinus) which is also a principal Arcanum in all Affects of the Womb, chief in the inordinate Flux of the Menses; of this Gr. i may be given, with Gr. ij of most white Sugar, which must be continued daily for a month together. It may thus be exhibited, (viz.) ℞. Vitriol one part, Sugar two parts, with Gr. v of appropriate Melissa water, just at going to bed, or else Rotula's may be made with Magistry of Corals. By this means I happily cured the Illustrious Countess. * Msrisco. Piles of the Womb. Piles, and other such like distempers of the womb, are cured as is above described in Affects of this kind in the fundament. Suppression of the Menses. The Menstrues stopped are causes of very great Evil; on the contrary, their ●inary natural flowing 〈◊〉 from many Diseales; therefore this vice 〈◊〉 quickly be removed, lest Nature accustomed to retain, refuse, to consent to usual purgations. The causes of suppressing the Menses are diligently to be sought out; which being known, the evil by Common Auxiliaries is more easily removed. The body for the most part abounds with evil humours, which therefore, before all other means be used, must be delivered from impurities of this kind. To this purpose profitable are Mercur. dulcis, Panchymagogon vegetable, Extract of Sena, Mechoacanna, Rhubarb; but more excellent is Specificum Purgans of Paracelsus; and Extract of Black Hellebore also much helps, chief in the stronger sort. But if the Obstructions be evident, Vitriolate Bohemian-tartar, and cream of Bohemian-tartar, are first to be used; than proceed to purgations, among which these following are chief. 1. Essence of Crocus of Iron: See Crollius. 2. Wine of Iron, of which above in imbecility of the Liver. 3. Cachectick powder prepared with steel, of which above in obstruction of the Liver. 4. Extract of Ox liver, of which below in Extract of Oxe-spleen: See in Quercetanus his Pharmacopaea restitu●ta, of Decoctions Chap. 6. 5. Distilled water of Garlic, and Savine; which otherwise may be used as vehicles, in which other Specificks may be taken. 6. Oil of Savine four or five drops given in the foregoing vehicle, moves the Menses. Hereto may be added other usual decoctions. Also Fomentations, infusions, Lotions for the feet, Phlebotomy, etc. Note, All these things are little efficacious, unless the precise time of flowing of the Menses be diligently observed, according to this precited Versicle. Luna vetus veteres; Juvenes nova Luna repurgat. Although very often at the usual time, Nature itself discovers signs of Natural purgation, which are pains in the Loins, Belly and Breast, yet without the help of seasonable Remedies, the expelling of the Menstrues doth not follow. Also there is want to attend this distemper, pains and weariness in the legs and feet, difficulty of breathing, extension of the Hipochondries, pain and grief of the head; all which must rightly be observed, otherwise the wished end will seldom or never follow. If after the use of Medicines duly exhibited, the Obstruction of the Menses be not removed; it is most certainly evident, that the Vice impending is in the womb itself, especially if all things properly applied still prove unsuccessful; this to prevent and accelerare the Cure, use the following or such like perfume. ℞. Scorias of Regulus of Antimony pulverisate, boil this in a Lixivium of ashes of Beech, that a redness may be extracted, with four parts of which mix one part Malmsie wine. Of this mixture, one, two or more spoonfully, throw upon burning f●ts, or read hot iron, and let the Patient receive the fume into her secret parts. This also, as all other things, must be done at the precise time aforesaid, and than with prosperous success the Menses will certainly flow. Other things moving the Flowers see above in the Chap. of Cachexy. But if it hap also after the reiterating this presume the Menses do not at all come down, and Nature again and again seem to contrary, yet in its own time, it will be bettered. The Cure of suppressed Menstrues must not be endeavoured in Women that are either barren, or found no detriment thereby, or in such as are with Child, neither in such as in whom they did never flow, nor in those who are afflicted with the Cachexy, or which evacuate much blood by the Nose or Hemrodes, in which either the Cachexy must be amended, or strength restored, or the said Flux suppressed, unless these be occasioned by obstruction of the Menses; if it be so, the evil must be removed by Medicines that will expel the blood: But if occasioned by the obstruction of the Vessels, by suppression of the blood in them from whence they are want to flow, the Cure must be endeavoured a● the precise time, or a little before the Menses are want to come down. This Cure must be performed, first with Medicines resolving the matter in the passages, afterwards such as remove the obstruction itself are to be applied; As thus, ℞. Root of Fennel, Wild Alexander, Sperage, of each ℥ ss, Sarsaparilla ℥ iij, Herb Agrimony, Hart●-tongue, Ceterach, Bindeweed, of each ss a handful, Aniseedsʒ ij, prepared Corianderʒ i, flowers of Bugloss, borage, Betony, of each one part, of the smaller Raisins ℥ i; boil these in a sufficient quantity of water to ℥ xij: To this when strained add Syrup of the five roots ℥ ij, of Succory with Rhubarb ℥ ij. Mix these, and make an Apozeme for four Doses. In the second Dose, if the first do not sufficiently move the belly, give Species of Diaturbith with Rhubarb from ℈ ss, to ℈ i; Or, ℞. Pills Aureat. ℈ i, with Gr. iv of D●agridin●. Make three small Pills to be swallowed with the Apozeme. In the last Dose dissolve of Oximel essencified with the greater Hellebore ℥ i, or use the said Apozeme Instead of a digestive only: And purge with Diacarth●mus, Extract of Panchymagogon, Essencified Mercury, or such like. Or make a Magistrale Syrup. ℞. Root of Polypode ℥ ss, black Hellebore prepared ʒ ij and ss, Mecoachannaʒ ij, leaves of Sena ℥ i and ss, Aniseedsʒ i, Flowers of Buglossʒ iij, Calamus-aromat. ʒ ss, Ginger ℈ i; Infuse these in a sufficient quantity of aperitive decoction for one night, in the morning boil it to ℥ uj, express it, to which when strained, add syrup of the five feet, Oxymel Helleborate, of each ℥ i and ss, syrup of Juice of Bugloss ℥ ij, with a sufficient quantity of Sugar make a liquid fyrup for four Doses. Than it will be convenient for three days to exhibit ʒ ss of Vitriolate Bohemian-tartar dissolved in syrup of Mugwort with water of Peneroyal. Also to apply often in a day a Cataplasm of ground Ivy made with wine, to the Region of the Spleen, and to wash the feet with a decoction of Mugwort, Origan, Wild Betony, and Colts-foot. Afterwards let the Patiented use Crocus of Iron in Tablets. ℞. Aperitive Crocus of Iron, or filing of steel, what quantity you please, prepared after this manner. ℞. Filing of Steel, moisten it in pure water, in which a little Salt of Wormwood hath been dissolved; leave it in a cold dry place; when it is dry, grinned it and imbibe it again; this do so often, till at length it will resolve with gentle rubbing, as it were of its own accord, to a dark yellowish powder; Of this, ℞. ℥ i, of Sugar dissolved in Bugloss-water ss ss, Oil of Cinnamon, Cloves or Amber ℈ ss; make Tablets, and let the weight of every Tablet be ʒ vj. The Patient must take one in a morning, beginning the use of this eight days before the usual time of the flowing of the Menses. Or make an Electuary of Scorias of Iron, thus: ℞. Filing of steel prepared, or Crocus of Iron pulverisate ℥ ss, Cinnamon, Savine, of each ʒ ss, rinds of Tamariskʒ i, Species Aromat. rosat. ʒ i and ss, Nuts condited ʒ iij, Honey of Roses or Anthosat. ℥ i and ss, Sugar ℥ ij; mix these over a gentle fire, and make an Electuary, of which let the Patient take the quantity of a Walnut three hours before dinner. Make this following Bath to be used at the exact time the Flowers are want to come down: ℞. Herb Melissa, Origan, Rosemary, of each ss a handful, Mugwort three handfuls, Savine ss a handful, Mallows, Althaea, Wild-bittony, of each two handfuls, Flowers of Camomal, St. Johns-wort, Centaury minor, of each four parts. Boil this in a sufficient quantity of water for a Bath, in which the Patient must go early in the morning, and abide there one hour. The Herbs must be sewed in two bags, on one of which let the Patient sit, with the other foment the lower part of the belly. The Vein Saphena of either foot must be opened, one on the second day at going out of the Bath; the other the following day after the use of the Bath, as aforesaid. Most efficaciously also draw the Pessaries, described by Practics at the exact time of usual purgations, especially if at the same time a fume or vapour of the said Herbs, be received by a tunnel into the privy part. Profitable also are Cuppinglasses applied to the Perincum; let the drink be Wine in which Cinnamon and filing of Steel are macerated, or in which flowers of borage, Violets, Bugloss, and Herb Savine have been steeped. Oftentimes this infusion hath been found successful; thus made, ℞. Filing of Steel, Vinegar not distilled, of each ℈ i, boil them in an Iron pan till the Vinegar be consumed, afterwards grinned it upon a Marble, and add powder of Cloves ℥ i, than put it in a Glass, and upon it pour lb iv of Malmsie or Falernewine: Set it in the Sun, or other warm place for eighteen days, stirring it every night twice or thrice, (Hippocras may be made with like infusion.) Of this Wine give in the Defect, or in the inordinate Flux of the Menses, from ℥ ss to ℥ ij according to pleasure; always observing the exact time so often already mentioned; also an exact order in Diet must be prescribed. In this case also exceeding profitable is the Extract of Ox-spleen, of which, and the manner of exhibiting see above. Extract of Ox-spleen. ℞. The Spleen of an Ox (not of a Bull) cut it in thin slices, macerate it for certain days in Spirit of Wine Essencified with Myrrh, afterwards dry it in the Air, than with Spirit of Wine Extract an Essence, and by the reason of its forcible sharpness, add some drops of Oil of Angelica. Dose ℈ ss in appropriate water, at the same time the Menses are want to flow, which is perceived by pains in the Reinss and Loins. When the Flowers begin to come down, Venetian Boras may be given with four or five drops of Essence of Crocus in water of Peneroyal or Cinnamon, or else with Hippocras wine, or with ʒ ss of juice of Savine, or Savine alone boiled in Wine. If from the accustomed Vice of the Womb a stoppage of the Menses again hap, various medicines are used, but in this case, both to prevent and resolve such Obstructions, it is expedient for several years after the Cure, to open a Vein of the Arm four times, or twice a year, with respect to the constitution of the Body, and also to apply Cuppinglasses with Scarification more often. Spirit of Peneroyal with its own Salt is also in this case excellent. Inordinate Flux of the Menses. The inordinate Flux of the Menses, from what cause soever (excepting the Headache) it take its beginning, is removed and corrected by such things as are necessary and profitable in stopping the intemperate flow of blood from the Nostrils, (but that which proceeds from pain in the head is not corrected without convenient Phlebotomies, as by cutting the superior veins of the Arm; so by revulsion of the blood its passage by the inferior part is prevented.) Excellent in this case are Laudanum Opiate, Essence of Crocus of Iron, Magistery of Corals and Pearls, also Salt of Corals, Crollius his compounded Frog-spawn, the bones of a man strongly calcined, and other internal Medicines. Externally stalks of Melanthum, and a dried Toad, do much help. Although this Flux arise from various causes, yet none is more frequent than that which proceeds from the Flux of pallid blood to that part, or from the opening of the mouths of the Veins, per * A fretting of the skin of the Venus 5. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, which seldom happens: But that which is caused by erosion from corroding Medicines injected into the womb, or from Ulcers therein existant, is Cured by Practitioners, with the Medicaments usually prescribed for such like Affects: But if the former Fluxes be, by reason they much deject the Natural strength, it will be very convenient, that the Physician, as soon as he is called, for revulsion of the blood, do open a Vein in the Arm, and take away the blood by intervals, or, if by contrary symptoms he see it not expedient to cut a Vein, apply small Cuppinglasses to the Region of the Liver and Spleen. Inwardly may be given syrup of Roses or Poppy allayed with Plantain water, or a Syrup made of juice of Shepherd's purse, or syrup of Corals with juice of Berber. Also Bole armenack prepared, from ʒ ss may be often exhibited with water of Plantain or Shepheards-purse; or make an Opiate; Thus, ℞. Old Conserve of Roses ℥ ss, root of Bistort, or the greater walwort ℥ i, Troches of Carabesʒ ij, Bole armenack prepared ʒ iij, Salt of Corallsʒ ss; with syrup of dry Roses make an Opiate. To stop the blood, Decoctions may also be made of root of Tormentil, of Coriander, Flowers of Pomegranate, Galls, and such like. But if these be not sufficiently efficacious, a Pessary may be made with Asses or Swine's d●g, with juice of Plantain, and the mucilaginous pulp of Quince-seeds, or of Tragacant, or with Laudanum Opiate with a linen rag. Inwardly such things must be exhibited as have power to thicken and cool the blood. Outwardly the Peritoneum must be anointed with the Countess' Oyntmeni, or with this following; ℞. Oil of Myrtles, of Quinces, of each ʒ i and ss, juice of Shepherd's purse or Plantain, of the greater Houseleek, of each ℥ i; boil these to the Consumption of the juices, than add powder of Bole-armenack, of Berber seeds, of Myrtles, of each ʒ ij, of Roses ℥ ss, Wax a convenient quantity; make an Unguent: Or, make a Cataplasm of Astringents boiled with common water and a little Vinegar, as is above described in the Dysentery; or make it of astringent cooling juices, with addition o● B●lus, or Flower of Orobus or Lupins. To the Reinss and Liver cooling Medicaments are to be applied, as a cooling Cerecloth of Santalum; Unguent of Roses Camphorate. If Choleric blood abound in the body, and by its forcible retention augment the Disease, the body must be gently purged with infusion of Rhubarb, or Myrabolanes, or solutive syrup of Roses, Electuary of juice of Roses, Extract of Panchymagogon, or Extract of Rhubarb alone. These things are also efficacfious, where there is abundance of whey-like humour mixed with the blood; but if a white Flux be, diligence must presently be used to amend and meliorate the habit thereof, by such things as correct the vices of the parts, generating the abundance of whey-like phlegmatic humours, not omitting the universal purgations above mentioned. Than such things as respect the womb, both comfortable and astringent, must be applied; as first, a Plaster externally to the Matrix. Specificks there are in this case, which every inordinate Flux of the Menses profitably help; As the crude yolk of an Egg dissolved in read wine, and for certain days together drunk twice a day, stops the inordinate Flux: Tincture of Corals is in this case singularly excellent. Powder of a Turtle prepared after the same manner, as Forestus teacheth in Lib. 28. Observation 10. is wondered in restraining the Menses: But more excellent is the Salt that is prepared of Coals of the Turtle, exhibited from Gr. iv to uj, in Plantain water one spoonful, or with other compound; this is powerful in the Dysentery, and all other Fluxes of the belly. So the skin of the feet of Geese dried and exhibited presently stop the Flux. Dose from ℈ ij, to ʒ ss. Externally in this case wondered and singularly profitable is a Girdle made of the true Hellebore sewed together, (viz.) the green leaves of Hellebore somewhat bruised and sewed up in a swaddling band, and about the loins applied to the naked body. The too great Flux of blood after hard labour in Childbirth is stopped by the same blood; some of it being presently dried in a small iron ladle over a fire, and the weight of Gr. v or uj being mixed with the yolk of an Egg, and exhibited presently removes the inordinacy. In the same case a composition of Frogs-spawn wonderfully helps. Distillation of the Womb. The daily dripping of the Womb is happily Cured with the Cachectick powder. Of like virtue is the Specific of Iron, (of which above in the Dropsy of the womb) which in the diuturnal Flux, chief in the aged (who are sometimes liable to enormous fluxes of this kind) is the only remedy, if Gr. i be daily exhibited in Plantain water or read wine, just before the Patient go to bed. If any thing of Ulceration be, it must be remedied as is above described in Ulcers of the womb. Every kind of Flux of the Womb is in time cured, and the womb restored to its pristine state, by Specific of Iron, (Vitriol of Iron) always exhibited as is prescribed above in the Dropsy of the womb. Otherwise, in every Flux of the womb, the body must first be throughly purged, chief with these, Specificum purgans, Vegetable Panchymagogon, Extract of Mechoacanna, Rhubarb and Sena. I have always with good success used this Powder and Decoction following. ℞. Magistery of white Corals, mother of Pearls, of each ʒ ij, burnt Harts-hornʒ i and ss, burnt Ivory, Terra Sigitlata, Seeds of White Poppy, of each ʒ i, Gum arabic, Mastic, of each ʒ ss, Amber Citrin. ℈ ss, Laudanum Opiate Gr. viij; mix these, and make a most fine powder, of which give morning and evening as much as will lie upon the point of a knife in the following Decoction. ℞. Of the greater Plantain, Knotgrass, Tormentil, of each ʒ iij, root of Nympheaʒ ij; make a decoction in a sufficient quantity of wine. Gonorrhaea in Women. The simple Gonorrhaea in Women, is cured after the same manner as the like distemper in men is cured. In Lues Venerea, of which we hereafter treat, all these things are more amply explained; by which means I cured six young Women in fourteen days. Suffocation of the Matrix. Suffocation of the womb, according to its degrees and evidency of Causes, is well described by Fernelius, which also requires diligent consideration and knowledge of the Disease. Distempers of this kind are difficultly known, and their symptoms not easily discerned, by reason they are often intermixed with Hypochondriack Melancholy, and the Iliack and Cardiac passions. The Cure of all these symptoms consists either in removing the causes of every kind, or else in preventing the returns of the Fits. Therefore, because the venomous and pernicious vapours of the womb, generated as it were of antecedent Causes, do most powerfully augment the obstruction, the womb must be corrected, its impurities expelled, and diligence used thence forward that it be not alike offended. Exceeding profitable in this case are * Expelling Suffociation. Histerical Purgations; such as are of Fecula of Briony, or its Extract, (see Quercetanus in Pharmacopea restituta) ℈ i or ij at most, in water of Cinnamon, Mugwort and Motherwort; also Extract of Mechoacanna, Specificum purgans, Panchy magogon vegitabile. Infusions are of great use with mundifying Medicaments of this kind; such as this: ℞. Leaves of Sena ℥ i, root of Mechoacanna not putrified ℥ ss, root of Brionyʒ ij, leaves of Mugwort, Motherwort, Germander, of each ss a handful, of the Cordial flowers one part. These all cut and mixed tye together in a linen cloth, infuse them in ss ij of wine; first heat the wine, than pour it upon the Ingredients, and leave it in a cold place for a whole day. Of this infusion give the quantity of ℥ uj, for certain days together twice a day, (viz.) in the morning fasting, and about three a clock in the after noon, this continued till all be drunk up: Than lest symptoms of this kind should again return, it is plainly proved, and by experience known, that the Specific of Vitriol of Iron doth excellently mitigate these, if after the foregoing purgation, this be daily taken in the Evening before Supper in wine, or with water of Mugwort, Motherwort, etc. or exhibited without them for two, three, or four weeks, or till the Evil cease: See above in the Dropsy and Distillation of the womb. There are many things which resist the Paroxysm, of which see the Practics. Likewise stinking fumigations applied to the Nostrils help much in this case, such as these; a Fume of Partridge feathers, Man's hai●s, Flkes and Asses hoofs, Sea-coals, Assa-foetida, Oil of Amber, of Bohemian-tartar, of ●acum: Also Salt of ●in described by Crollius, with which the Navel must be anointed hot, doth forcibly resist Suffocation; ℈ ss of Civet tempered with ℈ i of Oil of Nutmegs by Expression, and in a linen cloth put up the secret part, doth wonderfully help. A Fume of Calais Equorum received into the womb through the neck of a Retort, or by a tunnel, presently resists Suffocation. It is strange the womb should bear this stinking fume, which otherwise is not to be endured. Internally with good success may be exhibited these following: 1. Salt of Tin in some proper Histerical water. 2. Essence of walwort, or Dwarf-elder berries, of which from ss a spoonful to one spoonful inwardly taken, doth by little and little provoke sweeting, quiets the body, and resists the Paroxysm, and repels the resolyed vapours throughout the body; this Essence is thus prepared: ℞. Good store of the Dwarf Elder-berries, dry them in the shade, fill with them when dry a large vessel with a long neck half full, pour upon them Aqua vitae till they be covered four fingers; add some drops of Spirit of Vitriol, and the vessel well closed set in Balneo to digest five or six days, until the Aqua vitae be tinged in colour like a Ruby, which separate by inclination: Of this give ss a spoonful in the return of the Fit, and it will suddenly help. Moore excellent than all these is Specifick-suffocative-Laudanum, of which Pessaries being made and put up, do, as soon as they begin to resolve, powerfully draw forth the corrupted Seed, and dissipate all noxious vapours from the womb. To a woman afflicted with Suffocation, it is best speedily to apply a Fume of Galbanum, Assafaetida, or Partridge feathers; or else anoint the Nostrils with Oil of the Agath stone, which is distilled after the manner of Oil of Amber, but with somewhat more vehement fire: For Example, thus; ℞. Of Salt of Agath, and of the Agath-stone alike quantity, and in ashes at first with gentle fire, afterwards more strong, distil an Oil into the Receiver aptly placed, which if you please may be rectified by a Limbeck, with addition of simple water: Or, instead of Oil of Agath ℞. Oil of Rue and Amber; with the said Oil and Oil of Amber, the Navel and whole Belly must be anointed. The Navel also may be anointed with Apoplectic Balsam, or a round plaster (of the plaster for the Matrix) applied, in the middle of which some Grains of Civet may be put. To the Groins near the privy part, apply dolorous Cuppinglasses with much flame, and Ligatures to the Navel. Also a Pessary made of linen, which anointed with Apoplectic Balsam, must be put up the Genitalss, and at the same time stinking Fumes applied to the Nostrils. Inwardly by the mouth may be exhibited a Dose of Laudanum for Suffocation of the Matrix, made after this manner; ℞. Of our Laudanum without Opium; ℥ ij; add Extract of Lichenes, or Callorum Equorumʒ ij; mix these diligently: ʒ ss of this exhibited presently abates the Suffocation of the Matrix. Extract of Lichenes is thus made. ℞. Of water of Melissa, with the above distilled waters in rectifying the Oils of Amber and Agath, of each ℥ ij, with wine ss uj, distil this by Retort in sand, at first with gentle heat, afterwards more strong: the distilled water separate from the Oil that comes forth with it. With this water and the Lichenes before dried make digestion in Balneo, than ex●act it in form of an Extract. This Extract may be given alone from Gr. 〈◊〉 to viij; or Treacle-water with ℈ ss, or ℈ i of pulverisate Extract or powder of Castor; or old Treacle may be given alone; or ℈ ss of pulverisate Castor in water of Mugwort. Or, ℞. Extract of Castor made with Spirit of wine, Essence of Saffron, of each ℈ ss, Salt of Pearls Gr. uj, Oil of Amber Gr. ij; mix these, and exhibit it in water of Mugwort and Melissa. Also Oil of Tin is highly commended in this case, the preparation of which see Crollius his Note. This Hysterical liquor put into the Navel presently resists Suffocation. Internally one or two, or at most three drops exhibited, and the Dose repeated often, in those of ripe Age largely opens the belly. Ascent of the Womb. Ascent of the Womb little differs from a gentle strangulation of the first Degree; For the precordium is suppressed, dolours and difficulty of breathing, and sometimes swoon follow. Profitable and equally necessary to remove these symptoms are the Medicaments above described in Suffocations. Chief the Essence of Dwarf-elder-berries in this case yield relief. If you would remove the cause of this grief, use those things which properly remove Suffocations. The falling down of the Womb. In falling down of the womb repeat the above described in Cure of the fallen Fundament: But this Cure by the Chyrurgical Operation is most powerfully effected. The Patient must be placed on her back with her thighs spread and lifted up, and her legs gathered up close to rest upon; than the fallen womb must be fomented with Oil bloodwarm, or unsalted butter, or else with a decoction of Mallows, Camomile, and other emollients; afterwards sprinkle it with some astringent powder, as of Acacia, Hypocistis, powder of burnt Dactilus, or Mumy, or Galls most subtly powdered; this being done, take a linen cloth first madefied in astringent wine, wrap it up together, let the cloth when wrapped up answer the thickness of the part, so as it may conveniently be put into it, with this accurately replace the fallen womb, and so without dolour or violence it will fall into its proper place: But if the fallen womb, or part thereof be putrified or corrupted, cut of what is corrupted, and this may be done without fear of danger, since several Women have had the whole womb taken out, yet lived many years after. Convulsion of the Womb. In Convulsion of the Womb, sometimes other Convulsive Medicaments may be sufficient: Yet in Cure of this proceed in the same manner, as in Cure of Suffocations. A Specific in this Case is Essence of Dwarf-elder-berries: The Tincture of the same may be given with four or eight drops of Antepileptick Spirit of Vitriol: Also Tincture of Corals: with Baths and Fomentations. Sterility. Barrenness in men from some hidden cause, placed in the parts appointed for Generation, chief if Nature be conformable thereto, is dissicultly cured by Medicine: See above of extinct Virility. Other Vices of this kind, partly by observation of legitimate Diet, and partly by Medicaments may be removed; of which Physicians treat and found by practice: See Bayrus l. 25. But if Sterility by procured by enchantment, it can hardly be removed, unless the instruments of Sorcery be removed also; for in enchantment such instruments are prepared. We speak of some things hereafter in removing Impotency, but it often happens, that Diabolical impressions of this kind are so very strong, as they cannot be removed either by good or evil Art, (that is, by returning like for like,) yet this I have seen more than once, that the water that falls beside the mouth of the man while he is drinking a draught of cold water, being saved in a little vessel, is of great use and benefit in this case, being drunk by the woman. The same potion of water avails much in particular drynesses of the Members, being often repeated, (viz.) for certain weeks upon an empty stomach; Barrenness in women is also otherwise helped with Baths made of Aunts, and of the heap they usually gather, prepared with river-water, used for sometime fresh or new made. There are many things helping conception used by Practitioners; but chief in women Salt of Satyrion (in Men the Essence of the same) helps Conception, if ℈ ss thereof be often exhibited just after the flowing of the Menstrues, either in Malmsie wine, or in Aquavitae mulierum. With this secret I have Cured many women very speedily, and with the Essence of Aunts removed the defect in men. Abortion. Magistery of Corals and Pearls, if often exhibited with Aquavitae mulierum, or water of Lilies of the Valley, hinder the untimely casting the young. Tincture of Corals dury and rightly prepared prevents Abortion, if taken twice in a month for certain months by women with Child. The juice of * Crab of the River, or Crabfish. Crab bruised and expressed and given in good wine once or twice in a month for several months, by a certain propriety preserves infallibly from Abortive birth, unless by external violence it be otherwise caused: So the Salt of River Crabs rightly prepared, and macerated in a Decoction of Oil of sweet Almonds in Malmsie wine, being inwardly taken doth wonderfully preserve the young. Dose Gr. iij, iv, v, etc. Wine must not be drunk, lest Abortion be occasioned thereby. Difficulty of Birth. In difficulty of Birth, as also of bringing away the after-burthen, among other things excellent is the Specific of Secundines, of which above. Also the Eyes of a Hare taken in March, (this is also good in the false Conception) which must be diligently taken out, that they be not bruised, and dried with Pepper in the hollowness from whence they were taken: One of which with the Pepper must betyed to the Crown of the head, so as the Ball of the Eye may touch the Crown of the head exactly, and it will hasten the birth as well of the dead as living Child; this being done it must speedily be removed, lest it expel the womb also. So Oil of Amber and caraways, of each iij, iv, v, uj or seven drops exhibited in wine accelerate the Birth. Among the poorer sort I have often seen a draught of the Husband's Urine help the difficult Birth. Also Horse-dung in wine expressed and very well strained doth presently help the birth, and brings away the Secundine. Impotency. In Impotency, noble is the Essence of Satyrion, made by Crollius chief, if to it be added essencified Amber, and English Aurum potabile: For Example, Thus: ℞. Liquor of Satyrion ℥ i, essencified Amberʒ ij, Aurum potabile ℈ i; Give from ℈ ss to ℈ i for one Dose. These and such like, if not sparingly administered, do tender the matter so strong, as the Spirit and Life also are sometimes expelled; for too much of any thing is an Enemy to Nature. Also Diatrion-pipereon-tabulat. is in this case helpful, if mixed with some grains of Amber, and Oil of Cinnamon: See above of Extinct Virility. The Gout. The Gout or dolour of the Joints, is like a Mother of itself generating more Daughters, which in Specie are Foot-gout, Hand-gout, and Hipgout or Sciatica. In the Gout there is sometimes universal dolour of all the joints, with exceeding restlessness; in some, only particular dolours of external parts, as of the hands, called Chirarga, of the feet, Podagra, of the Hips, Sciatica. The universal Cure of all these consists in consuming or expelling the settled Bohemian-tartar throughout the whole body; of which Cure we mention above, in the preparation of Ludum humani, whose faculties in expelling or consuming the Bohemian-tartar are admirable. This only Cure is not to be instituted at any time, or promiscuously in various subjects, unless all things first be well considered: This universal Cure will not take away or expel the present Fit; nor easily cure these Affects without other Medicaments: it behoves therefore before or after the assaults (not in the Fit) (viz.) when the Disease is at rest, or as it were asleep, to institute the Cure, and resolve the Bohemian-tartar, with the principal Medicaments before prescribed; for so all things will more happily succeed. Preventionary Medicines of this kind must therefore be appointed; Stones of Crabs prepared in form of a Medicament are in this case useful. Nature is exceedingly corroborated by Magistery of Pearls, formerly prepared and exhibited with admirable success by Riverius Medicus Regius: the preparation is thus; Reduce Pearls into an impalpable powder, as they are otherwise want to be reduced, (vulgarly prepared Pearls) upon this in a glass, pour juice of Citron, or of green Oranges, a sufficient quantity, that the composition may be like a Paste: Leave it for some time, afterwards with vinegar dissolve it; remove the vinegar by inclination from the Feces, pour on other vinegar, and this do till the Pearls be wholly dissolved: Mix the collected vinegar with a third part of river waver, distil it by Retort in sand, at first with gentle fire, afterwards more strong. This when distilled, again pour upon the Caput mortuum that remained after distillation, and dissolve it by course; than filter it, and evaporate it exceeding gently; so the Magistery of Pearls will remain: Of this ℈ i at most given in wine upon an empty stomach powerfully refreshes Nature; and so excites the natural vigour, as the foregoing Medicaments (viz.) Arcanum of Ludum humani, and of Crabs) do happily operate. It helps much to prevent and expel the Crudities, if any be, by vomitings after the taking of it, in the morning they are easily removed, but if taken after dinner it vomits more sickly. If after the use of these, a return of the Fits of any of the kinds of Gout be, which often is, where an ordinary course of life and diet is not observed; such assaults must by requifite means be opposed or expelled. This is absolutely necessary, that yearly at the time of Aequinoctials and Solftices, (about these times the defluxions attending the Gout do increase) the body be throughly cleansed, and especially an accurate orderly observation of Diet must by no means be neglected; the headache, if any be, and evil digestion must be removed with suitable Medicaments. This evacuation aught also to be appointed in the beginning of the Disease, and as soon as the Patient perceive any signs of its approach. The drink may be wine with Melissa and root of Caryophyllata infused in it, for the first draught at meat; or Antipodagrick wine of Paracelsus. ℞. Root of Caryophyllata, * Sweet Cans, or Galangal. Acorum, of each lb ss, leaves of Majoran four handfuls, Flowers of Elder four parts; infuse these in lb iij of wine, let them stand in Infusion eight days; of this let the Sick take a draught morning and evening. With mans-Salt may be mixed man's bones calcined, made into a * Gelatina. powder fit to eat with food, after the manner of a Galreda prepared of Cranium. After mundifying the body, corroborating and diaphoretic Medicines must be used. As the peculiar diaphoretic extraction of transparent Sol, of which see Crollius; and my Antipodagrick Pills, (described by Rhaenanus in Tractatu Solis è puteo emergentis) taken for certain days with the Arcanum of Coltsfoot. By these every kind of Gout, if not knotted, may be cured; for by this means the Fits seldom or never return; or if assaults do hap, occasioned by some light external error, yet they are not grievous, nor do the dolours long remain, nor are they insolent, but may easily be assuaged with external Balsams. Among mundifying or purging medicaments may be reckoned Paracelsus his * Purging or resisting the Gous. Arthritick powder described by Crollius; in which this must chief be noted, in that description; for shave of Mans-skull, must be appointed Mans-bones burnt, (viz.) the bones of a young man lately buried; to the Chiragra bones of the hands, but to Podagra bones of the feet. From this powder is risen that which is called Caryocostine powder, in use by vulgar Physicians: But the true powder abovesaid, securely and gently purges all defluxions of the Gout. Moore happily excels the Essence of our vulgar black Hellebore, extracted only with spirit of wine not perfectly rectified, of which one spoonful must be taken morning and evening, five or six times, until the belly be spontaneously soluble daily: For so by easy and gentle purgation, the impurities and podagrical fluxions are commodiously enough expelled; this Essence of Hellebore may be fortified with the Arcanum of a Flint, (Note these noble Arcanums) or with Arcanum of Coltsfoot, in due proportion mixed together with the Essence of Hellebore. This * Essence. Arcanum is best when taken before the usual time of the return of Fits of the Gout, as also the Arthritick powder, for so, before the body be invaded, and while it is not at all afflicted, it will easily be delivered from subsequent defluxions: And this will be so much the more powerful, if a temperate order of diet be observed, and wine-majoranate infused with root of Caryophyllata and flowers of Elder, be drunk at meat for the first draught. Some most conveniently use a decoction of Lign-Sassafras, after these purgations; and the more gross impurities which are want to remain, they finally exterminate with Laxative Mercury, or with Sol, or this following Arthritick powder. ℞. Of Hermodactyles, Turbith, Diagridium, leaves of Sena, the bones of a young man perished by violent death, calcined, if in Chiragra of the hands, if in Podagra of the feet, Sugar candid, of each ʒ i; make a powder, Dose from ℈ i to ʒ ij. Give this in the morning for three or four days with water of Arthritick-Ivy. Than proceed to Confortatives, such as Magistery of Pearls of Riverius, and to Diaphoreticks, as the transparent Extract of Sol, the preparation of which see in the Notes of Mineral Bezoar. Cauteries also in these affects are very profitable. Note. If such as can bear vomiting, do in the times of Spring and Autumn, before the eminent time of the Fits returning is want to be, use Aqua bened. in its legitimate Dose; they (if other things also correspond) are seldom or never infested with podagrical assaults. It is therefore best for every one by this or such like means to endeavour to preserve himself from these dolorous assaults. In Paroxysmes growing and grievously afflicting the joints, there is very often need of mitigating medicaments both inwardly and outwardly. Among internals Eaudauu● Opiate obtains the priority, which hath exceeding powerful properties (see Quercetanus in his answer to Aubertus) for it resists the dolours, induces sweet sleep, obstructs the defluxions, consumes the heats, and strengthens the decayed spirits. In other vulgar Medicines whatsoever, no such singular virtues can be expected. Externalls are, 1. The first and second Podagrick Balsam made by Crollius, instead of which may be used an Anodine Unguent, made also by him. 2. Spirit of Salt Ammoniack, which is thus made: ℞. Ammoniack sublimed, mix this when pulverisate with four parts of Coals, distil it by a Limbeck in sand, and the spirit of Ammoniack will come forth, which mixed in equal parts with spirit of wine, and with it the part affected anointed (twice or thrice) with a small feather, presently restrains the dolours. Some add a little Camphire to it, that it may be first dissolved in the Spirits, than they use it for Ointment. The admirable benefit in the use of this I have often found. 3. Antipodagrick water of Ruland, thus made: ℞. Flowers of Camomile, Melilot, of each one handful, Mercury sublimate ℈ ij, boil these in Simple water; of this water when strained mix an equal portion with lb iv of Aqua mortua, (which is an Aqua fortis used by Goldsmiths in separations) of fresh Aqua fortis ℥ ij, juice or decoction of Myrtles ℥ ij, or enough to colour it: use this as is described in Curations. This Aqua-mortua will dure some years. 4. An Antipodagrick water, thus: ℞. Sperm of Frogs gathered in March about the new of the Moon lb iij, add the like weight of fresh Ox-dung, mix these diligently, and leave it for one day, afterwards distil it, and keep for use. Apply this somewhat hot to the affected members, and presently the dolours will abate; this more happily operates, if a little spirit of Vitriol or Cowdung with ʒ ij of Honey be added thereto; this may be used instead of a Cataplasm, especially in the cold Podagra. 5. Oil of Peter, in which roots of Hellebore have been macerated, most exc●ently and speedily resists podagrical dolours, that are without read and vehement tumours; (some call this the Gout in the feet from a cold cause.) When the Disease is somewhat mitigated, if necessity also require, the purging medicaments above described (Vomitories in this case are not necessary) are very commodious, especially if the Arthritick powder be also used for certain days in broth, or else taken in a just Dose ʒ ss in water of Ivy; this repels impurities, and drives out all the Tartars from the body, and thereby prevents returns of the Fits. I have often seen in this case Antimonial Pills, which only purge downward, but once taken do much good. Of like virtue is the Arcanum of Corals described by Crollius. Moore excellent than all these is Specificum purgans of Paracelsus, being often exhibited in urgent necessity. When all these things are thus done, if any gross impurities shall as yet remain, these must thenceforward, as the strength of the Patient will permit, by mundifying Medicines be expelled: Also Diaphoreticks may commodiously be used: The Diaphoreticks above named may properly be called Specificks, for they are so in Genere, as well as Tincture of Antimony, and Antimonial-podagrical-pills, the description whereof see Rhenanus in his Book Solis è puteo, etc. the last Treatise, pag. 18, and 19 The preparation of Tincture of Antimony, is thus: ℞. Minera of Antimony lb iij, iv or v, (Minera of Vngarick is better) In defect of Minera, crude Antimony may be used, grinned it exceeding small, pour upon it water of Calxvive, by simple infusion (viz. lb xv of water, Calx lb uj) the water must be poured upon the Calx till it sink) by filtering separate it from the Calx-viv. Set it for some time in the Sun in a vessel with a broad bottom, often stirring of it daily till the sides and superficies begin to be read, although no redness appear, yet enough Tincture may be extracted if the infusion be made for six or seven days. You will easily have a sign of Extraction (Extraction is to be made as long as any tincture is remaining) if into a small part of this Infusion put into a peculiar glass, some drops of vinegar be injected, it will immediately be changed; (this is nothing else but Sulphur of Antimony) the water and tincture of Antimony will be precipitated into an Orange-colour, (if infused in mixtura simplex it will be precipitated to a whitish-colour, by reason of the spirit of Vitriol.) This Extraction filter, and by gentle boiling in a dish reduce it to a read powder, which Extract with spirit of wine not very strong (not an Alchol) to a yellowness like Extract of Sol; this by filtering cleanse from its Feces. Stir it before it be used, for a settling like to fine powder will always be precipitated. Dose Gr. v, uj, viij or x at most. This Tincture of Antimony impregnated seven times with spirit of wine, distil in a Limbeck per Cohobiam, afterwards in a glass Retort in sand increase the fire gradually, or with fire of suppression force it, and the sweet Oil of Antimony will come forth in form of a deep read, with most splendid, beautiful streaks. Afterwards draw of the spirit of wine with gentle heat in Balneo, and in the bottom will remain a most read Tincture of Antimony, exceeding Confortative. Dose from Gr. i to iij at most: See Ragerius Bacchonius of sweet Oil of Antimony. Moreover the Tincture of Antimony (this put to a Candle in the night will shine like a Carbuncle) either after the aforesaid manner gently Extracted, or afterwards by often Cohobating with spirit of wine, exalted to a most noble Essence, external contractures in the joints caused by the Podagrical malignity, doth happily cure, especially where legitimate diet, and proper mundifying Medicines be duly observed and used. Note. In this case Antimonial Pills which only purge downward are exceeding commendable. If daily or every other day five or eight drops of the simple Tincture, or one drop of the exalted Tincture, be exhibited in the morning in Diaphoretic in peracutis, or mixtura simplex, and sweeting provoked either in a Stove or Bed, no Arthritick-contracture can long abide. To the external Cure of the Gout contracted, yet not too inveterate, after the use of the foregoing Medicaments, and the observation of orderly, temperate diet, of which we have hitherto treated, external Auxiliaries are necessary, such (I mean) as by penetration may resolve those hard knottinesses in the joints, like so many compounded Diseases, not resolvable (or very difficultly) by internal Medicines, and draw out from the joints whatsoever is heterogeneal. Therefore where the knottinesses are not too inveterate, this plaster is singularly commended, which doth not only assuage the dolour, but by resolving gently opens the skin, and extracts the hardened matter, or coagulated Sulphur. The Plaster is thus made. ℞. Roman Vitriol, or Vngarick, Roch-allum, of each lb ss, Salt ℥ iv, calcine all these together in an earthen dish, evaporate the Salt, until the Spirits also begin to exhale, which perceived by the smell, presently remove it from the fire, cool it, and reduce it to powder. ℞. Of this and of Barley flower a like quantity, mix it with Leeses of Wine till it be like a Poultis, which, after the usual manner spread upon a linen cloth indifferent thick, apply to the place affected, and leave it on. When it is dry temper more with the Leeses of Wine, and continued applying it till first all the dolour be removed, and afterwards the hard knottiness also taken away: In the mean time by this means the skin is oftentimes opened, without much dolour, especially if any Scurffs or Warts be in the joints. And the skin broken is either of its own accorded closed, or by the application of wax sometimes instead of the plaster, consolidated, and the joints themselves rendered agile and movable. But if the distemper be too inveterate, and the contracted knottiness still remain, by this external Cure mitigation of the pains may be hoped, but the knots themselves hardly removed, without addition of more powerful Chirurgery: Than therefore proceed after this manner. ℞. Mercury sublimate, white Arsenic, of each what quantity you please; mix them with Aqua fortis, and make it like a Poultis; than apply to the affected place a Plaster of Basilicon the greater, (or other defensive) let this Plaster have a hole in it, upon which put the prescribed poultis, as Lint is want to be laid on, and presently upon it put another piece of the aforesaid Plaster, and leave it on for sometime until the skin be well opened, and no tumour at all be, and till an Escara be made; than by emollients remove the Escara, as with fresh butter, or Oil of Roses; and apply some Specific attractive, which may resolve all the coagulated Tartars, and extract them; sometimes also they of themselves break away after the use of the abovesaid, and crumble away as mortar falls from a wall. After the cessation of the Flux of humour, the place must be consolidated with consolidating Medicaments, and vulgar Epuloticks. An Attractive Plaster is thus made; ℞. Lithargy, Lapis Calaminaris, Amber, Magnet, of each ℥ ij; pulverisate all these very well, and boil them in lb ss of Linseed Oil, than add of wax lb i, Turpentine lb ss, Vernix ℥ iv; boil these till they be thick, than add the following Gums dissolved after the common manner in vinegar, and the strained juice of Panax, Serapinum, Galbanum, 〈◊〉, Ammoniack, of each ℥ i and ss, boil them gently, and in the end 〈◊〉 or powder of Mastic, of Frankincense, of Hepatick-aloes, of each ℥ i; di●ently move these with a spittle, than separate the dregss if any be, and make it up in rolls of plaster, and keep them for the use aforesaid. By this means, happily and speedily this unhappy distemper may be cured, if all things hereto pertaining be legitimately and prudently performed. In external Cure of the knottiness, mundefying and dolour assuaging Remedies must be used, also sweats procured with the use of the above mentioned Diaphoreticks. And this is that genuine Cure, with which I may certainly affirm, that I have perfectly cured twenty four noble and ignoble persons, inflicted with the Gout, without the help of any other Remedy. Species of the dolours of the Joints. The dolours of the Joints includes within itself various Species, as Podagra, * Knes-Gout. Gonogra, Chiragra, and pains in the parts of the Praecordia and the Sciatica, Arthritis, which is universal all over the body, therefore properly so called; the Cure of all which consists in mitigating the symptoms, and removing the causes. Podagra and Chiragra. Podagra and Chiragra are most frequent, in the Cure of which this must principally be minded, (viz.) That the body be clean, and exact order in diet observed, also yearly at the times of the Aequinoctials and Solstices, when the Arthritick fluxions are for the most part ready to assault, that the body be well cleansed, by removing the Headache, if any be, and evil digestion of what kind soever with suitable Medicines. Yea, this evacuation may, and also aught to be appointed in the beginning of the Malady, as soon as any signs of its beginning to approach shall be perceived by the sick. As chief these; Extract of Colts-foot, and Essence of black Hellebore made according to Art, and reduced to the consistency of Honey, or made up into Pills. Also Caryocostine Electuary made by Bauderonius, which aught always to be taken before, or just at the time of the Podagrical Fits, four or five times, still observing order of diet. For drink, wine of Melissa infused with root of Caryophyllata, and drunk for the first draught at meat, yet this must not too largely be drunk of: or Antipodagrick-wine of Paracelsus, of which above in Arthritis. With Table Salt man's bones calcined may be mixed to eat with meat. Than Confortatives and Diuretics must be used. Among Confortatives, the chief is Magistery of Pearls, of Riverius Physician to the King of France, of which above. Very profitable in this case also are Cauteries and Issues. It's profitable for prevention, and correcting the crudities, if any be, to use vomitories in the morning, or long after dinner. The Gout of the Feet or Hands not knotted is only curable by these Medicaments. But that which is knotted, besides these, requires an external Cure, of which afterwards. If pain or return of the Fit be, the Sick is not to be disquieted with the former Medicines, but rather give himself to rest for mitigating the dolour; only care must be taken to remit the dolour, and to prevent affluxion of matter to the part affected. The dolour is assuaged by a Dose of Laudanum inwardly taken, yet it is best first to inject a Clyster. If dolour in the head be, cut a vine. Astringents outwardly may be applied a little above the affected part, as astringent powder made with vinegar and whites of Eggs, or with astringent water, as of Myrtles, Knotgrass and Acorns: Or, Cataplasms made of sour first-fruits, as Quince-pears, sour Herbs, other Pears, Sloes, chief wild Sloes, Services, to which may be added flower of Lentils, with powder of Pomegranate flowers, of Galls, Roses, Bistort, or Bole-armenack alone may be applied with milk and powder of Bistort-root in form of a Cataplasm. Unto the affected part apply dolour restraining and asswaging medicaments. Commonly and not without fruit is applied a Cataplasm made of white bread, thus, lb i of white bread tempered with milk over a gentle fire, that it boil not, bruise it, and reduce it to the consistency of a Cataplasm, adding lb ij of whites of Eggs, and a little Saffron; apply it hot: Some only macerate bread in warm milk and apply it, renewing the bread and application five times an hour. We have hitherto used raw Beef, of which we take a lean piece without any fat, and tie it upon the affected part, changing it morning and evening; hereby the dolour hath happily been abated. Podagrical Balsom. ℞. Vitriol calcined to a yellowness lb ij, Honey lb i, calcined Flints lb ss, distil a Spirit by a Limbeck in sand, at first with gentle fire, afterwards more strong; this must be carefully done, for the matter will quickly boil. Remove the Phlegm by distillation to the third time, what remains in the bottom mix with Mastic, Olibanum, Myrrh, Mans-grease, Gum-ammoniack, juice of Panacea, Bdellium, of each ℥ ij, distil this mixture once by Retort, with which when distilled mix alike quantity of Spirit of wine, and keep it for use. It will not be unprofitable also in this affect, to apply Spirit of Salt only with fountain water, by double clotheses moistened therein and used warm: Also Oil of Tartar per deliquium made of Salt. The knotted Gout is not always remedied by the ordinary external Cure, requires other externalls, of which see more in my Annotations to Crollius, which point thereto. Leprosy. Whether the Leprosy may be cured, is more than doubted by many; indeed the Elephantiasie, that is, the Leprosy beginning, or but little spread, and without scales, which for the most part are extant in the Superficies of the body, or with them, is sometimes judged curable by Dogmatic Physicians, and Examples or Observations testify the same. But that the Leprosy, properly so called, and confirmed in all parts of the body, may perfectly be cured, this they deny. It is not lawful to accuse Nature of any kind of deficiency, which by divine power ordained, hath in herself, and mixed bodies, occult Arcanums, these rightly known, and by preparation fitted for use; by the ingenious and proper application of which, all Diseases incident to human bodies, as far as they are such, without some extreme be therein contained, we believe and ingeniously profess to be curable: See Forestus de Examine Lepros. Observe. 7. lib. 4. the Curate. Chyrurgiae; see Jul. Pulmarius in the last Chap. of the Philosophic stone: Also Basilius, Valentinus of Tincture, Chap. 6. Herebyit is manifest the Leprosy may be cured, but how, vulgar prescriptions scarcely teach; nor are the common Auxiliaries sufficient, although to the wise there is known, to be hopeful and powerful virtues contained in them, and that in this case they may do much good. Aurum Potabile of Philosophers, That, either from some peculiar property in that universal Medicine lying hid, or from the dissolved Sol itself, made by the Menstruum of the world, doth perfectly remove these and other simple Diseases. Tincture of Antimony above described in the Chap. of the Gout, chief that which is exalted, and brought to a perfect spirituality, is very little inferior to Aurum-potabile. The true and genuine Tincture of Corals is of like virtue; all and every of these are profitable in Cure of the Leprosy. All signs being observed, and from them the Disease itself perfectly known, we should proceed with the abovesaid Medicaments, but if the chief of these, (viz.) Phylosophick Gold be wanting, we thus, for method-sake, proceed: 1. Resolving and mundefying Medicines are necessary; ℞ esolving, are all those which otherwise resolve the interior obstructions of the Bowels (viz. the Vitriolate Bohemian-tartar) of which we have often spoken. Mundefying, are Specificum purgans, Arcanum of Corals, Mercurius dulcis, Antimonial Pills that only purge downward. 2. Specificks, among which excellent is the vulgar Viridellus, (Vitriol) the preparation of which is indeed none, but the whole Artifice consists in the right exhibiting thereof. It is powerful in all Scabs. The body being cleansed after this manner, proceed thus; ℞. Of the said Viridellus ℥ ij, dissolve this in lb x of wine, than strain it. Of this wine give half a * Cyathum, a certains measure. small cupful often in a day with ordinary drink, either wine or beer, but wine is best, because the Disease is cold, or a decoction of Lign. Sassafras, China, or a decoction of Strawberries, or with common water; it always must be given in drink; lb i of Viridellus is sufficient to effect the Cure, being continually taken for three or four weeks. Sometimes it may be convenient to provoke sweeting (if at first sweeting difficultly come forth, than being caused by a Bath of Spirit of wine, the Scabs will freely fall away) with Diaphoretic in peracutis, or rather with Tincture of Antimony, whereby you will see a perfect Cure. Sometimes also purgations must be repeated with respect to the Disease and Patient. Moreover there is a Specific of crude Viridellus not separated, nor compounded of any other Medicinal Essence, which in this case is excellent. It is not yet manifest, from what principle (Vngarick green Vitriol hath in it very much Sulphur) or from what cause its excellent propriety proceeds. It is most like from Sulphur, for Sulphur in Vitriol is of singular use, it is very near the Nature of Sulphur of Antimony, of which the Tincture before mentioned is prepared. If Sulphur of Vitriol be prepared Volatile or Embrionate (see Quaest. 8. Thorem. in my Treatise of Opium) and as in the preparation of Narcotick Sulphur of Vitriol, be by it self without any additament sublimed (put in the Sulphur very leisurely) that it may be freed from the Feces, afterwards mixed with half so much pure Salt of Vitriol, and by Retort in fire of suppression be at length distilled, it will come forth in a bright read Oil, which if mixed with a little distilled vinegar, the powder will descend of a Scarlet colour, and the Spirit of Salt of Tartar mix itself with the vinegar; this powder with cold water edulcorate, afterwards extract it with spirit of wine in a hot place, with the vessel very well closed; let it stand for eight days, and at length the most sweet Essence of Sulphur of Vitriol will swim a top like unto Oil, which also separate from the spirit of wine and keep. This most pleasant Essence of Sulphur of Vitriol, is equivalent in virtue with Tincture of Antimony, and is accompanied with wondered Effects. Dose from Gr. i to iv in water of Melissa; It expels the noxious humours of the body, provokes Venery, rectifies the Womb, and repels its inordinate motion, and in either Sex strengthens the Generative Seed. In water of Wild Alexander it is as good; moreover the Dropsy it perfectly cures. The use of this Essence must be continued for some time. After the absolute Cure, roughness of the skin is often want to remain; yet after the noxious humours shall be totally expelled from the Centre to the circumference through insensible transpirations by the use of those noble medicaments, at length all the scales and scabs will spontaneously fall of. aluminous astringent Salt will help. Nevertheless, the more exterior hard scabs will still remain; these afterwards are mitigated and mollified by Baths made of Emollient Herbs; but the most perfect and absolute levigation of the skin is perfected by anointing after bathing with Oil of Vipers or Land-snakes: The cast skin of a Viper or Land-snake hath the signature of this Disease. This Cure is confirmed in three principal persons. * Another kind of Leprosy. Elephantiasie. If Elephantiasie be become habitual, because the substances of the parts are hurt, and be as it were infected with a universal Caneer, it can by no means be cured; but if it be but beginning, and not derived by propagation from Parents to the Children, is it altogether curable. Wherhfore an order must be observed in diet, that moistening meats be eaten, and the body presently purged with Choler resisting Medicaments, as Cassia, Carthamus, Diasebesten, and others; and if * The signs of the distemper allow. thought fit a vein may be cut. Than the humour must be digested with such Medicaments as hinder melancholy, and are prescribed to remove obstructions of the Liver and Spleen. Afterwards such things as have power to expel these humours must be administered, continuing always for three days the purging medicaments, for other three days use some aperient preparing Apozeme, and again purge; this do so often until the body be exceedingly well purged, and wholly freed from all manner of evil digestion; often taking also Laxative Mercury, and Mercury with Sol. This being done, we come to such things as correct the intemperance of the Liver, viz. to cooling Hepaticks and appropriates. Than we proceed to those that remove the cause of the evil, and expel the abundance of evil humours existant in the Superficies of the body. Among all which this following preparation of Vipers obtains the priority, of which also above in the Chapter of Pthisick. ℞. three or four Viper, pull of their skins, throw away the intestines, reserve the heart, liver and head, put them in a glazed earthen pot, which close on the top with its proper Covery, only let there be a small hole in the middle of the Cover, that all the humidity may be exhaled from them, and they dried fit to reduce to powder; or the same may more commodiously be done in an Oven or in Sand. To ℈ ij or ʒ i of this powder add root of Angelicaʒ ss, Valerianʒ ss, adding two drops of Spirit of Vitriol. After taking this let the sick sweat in bed. To this may be added Trochus of Vipers from ℈ ss to ʒ i; also Quercetanus his Saccharine preparation of Vipers, or else Animal-Bezoar. Also often in a day let the Sick take Alcohol of Serpents, mixed with a like quantity of Sugar. Opiates of it, with conserve of Roses, rinds of Citron, and flowers of Nymphaea, to which may be added some drops of English Aurum potabile, or Quercetanus his Celestial Mithredate may be often exhibited. Drink may be emulsion of Melon-seeds, and seeds of citrul, with a decoction of Sarsaparilla, so as in lb ij of water lb ss of Sarsaparilla be boiled. Also Vipers may be stifled in wine, and that wine drunk, as thus, put some Vipers in a large glass, pour upon them spirit of wine, or burnt wine, and leave them in it for eight days, than take them out. Of this wine, either by itself, or mixed with others, the sick may take often in a day, chief morning and evening; during the whole time of the Cure the sick must abstain from Salt. Some perform the Cure after this manner; after universal and particular evacuation, the whole body must be anointed with this following Ointment. ℞. Clarified Turpentine ℥ i and ss, yolks of six Eggs, mix them; afterwards add of Ceruse most subtly pulverisate ℥ i and ss, pour on of vinegar ℥ ij and ss; make an Unguent, with which anoint the whole body; if any thing remain cleaving to the skin, wash the skin with milk; with this Ointment anoint the whole body twice or thrice after the going into a dry Bath: After the former anointing in Balneo, Cuppinglasses must be applied to the Arms, Shoulders, and above the Knees: And with the following Ointment anoint the whole body one day, and the next day with the foregoing Unguent, and so proceed till all the scabs and scurf be removed, and the skin remain smooth and dry, and than more Oil of Bays may be added to the following Ointment, and the body as before again anointed: The Unguent is thus, ℞. Root of Elecampane ℥ ij, Althaea ℥ ij and ss, Porke-fat lb i and ss, Lithargy of Gold, Mastic, Olibanum, Sarcocolla, Myrrh, Hepatick-aloes, of each ʒ ij, Oil of Camomile, Dill, Bayes, of each ℥ ij, Turpentine ℥ i, liquid Storax, Fresh-butter, of each ℥ iij, Mercury sublimate ℥ iij, Wax a convenient quantity, and according to Art make an Ointment; afterwards ℞. of this Unguent and Oil of Bays, of each ℥ iv, of Storax Calamita ℥ i; mix them, and with this anoint the whole body; if it be not strong enough, more Oil of Bays may be added at pleasure. If the Disease Tinea be also concomitant, pull the hairs. If the Disease have continued long, it is best for the two following years, every Spring and Autumn to purge the body exceeding well, and if any thing arise in any part of the body, to anoint that part with the latter Unguont abovesaid. Lues Venerea. Lues Venerea (Brother Basilius Valentinus who lived in the time of Maximilian the Emperor, calls it Die new Krieger Kranckheit) unless it most apparently discover itself by little swell and whelks in most parts of the body, chief in the forehead, and obscene parts, especially by break out in the thighs toward the knees, doth very often lie hid, and although of no continuance is scarcely rightly Cured, or if inveterate difficultly assuaged. Therefore accurate judgement is in this case required, for the knowledge of the distemper principally depends upon the confession of the Patient himself, (the Physician in enquiring must be circumspectly wise, lest the Patient evade a real answer;) for beside those four manifest degrees distinguished by Fernelius, there are more, which by reason of the community of symptoms with those Diseases are scarcely perceivable: All and every of which contagious copulation will declare, or the same committed with an infectious woman: If therefore the Patient be guilty of this, and also the symptoms be common, though this be unknown to the Physician, it will be best, that all things may be rightly done, to proceed in the Cure, as if the Patient were infected with Lues Venerea. Constantly therefore observe this Rule. 1. If any one have pains in the thighs, shoulders and middle Ligaments, though no other external signs be apparent, yet he may be judged infected. 2. If any be infected with Measles, Tetter, or Piles of the Fundament, and have Whelks or Scabs in the skin of the body, about the neck or head, though no dolour of the ligaments be, he by the general Rule may be censured with the same censure. 3. If Tumours, Piles, and hidden Hemrodes possess the fundament, or obscene parts, whether dolours of the joints be or be not, by the general Canon, from the number of the infected with this Disease he cannot be excluded. 4. In a body otherwise most lively, if great misshapen Warts be, especially in the hands; also if they appear in the lips and feet; if the Canon be observed, he shall scarcely be judged free from infection. 5. If one be afflicted with Cambuca, or after Copulation the passage of the Yard be obstructed with Tumours, with heat and inflammation, or if there be ulceration of the Yard, or if he be afflicted with dolours of the joints and head, or if not, yet he cannot but be numbered with the infected. 6. If one be troubled with Bubo's, and scabbiness about the privities, if he be, or be not, afflicted with dolour of the joints, he can scarcely according to the Rule be pronounced free from infection. 7. Although none of all these be, and the body appear wholly clear; yet if in changes of the Moon, Air and Wether, the body be afflicted with dolours in the extremities, as hands and feet; yea, also in the head, although the Patient acknowledge his being but once guilty, he hath the beginnings of this Disease growing upon him. From these signs and certain tokens of any infection much benefit may accrue; of great benefit also would it be rightly to know the time of the Cure; therefore the Disease new or lately contracted, from the inveterate of long continuance should be distinguished rightly; for the former requires more short and easy, the latter more long and Artificial Cure. The foundation and basis of the Cure is placed in Mercury or Quicksilver duly and rightly prepared, in the use of which there is need of proper Vehicles, which may be supplied with a decoction of Guaiacum-wood, root of Sarsaparilla (the strings in the root Sarsaparilla must not be thrown away, for they are of excellent virtue) root of China, Lign-Sassafras, and shave of Oak-wood, in these-cases is of excellent use among the poor sort, sometimes better than Lignum-Sanctum. Note. Water of Arsesmart, gathered the latter end of September, and the beginning of October, and distilled, by a certain propriety much helps in this case: See Platerus of foulness of the skin; also see the Marrow of distillations of Syrups and Spirits. The late taken Infection but of one years' growth, must be cured after this manner: 1. Exhibit Mercurius dulcis from Gr. xuj to xx or thirty, this continued for two or three days, not increasing, but rather diminishing the Doses; afterwards Hydroticks may be used in the usual decoctions, if need be. 2. With Mercurius dulcis expel the impurities of the body, and than again have recourse to Hydroticks. Hydroticks are Spirit of Guaiacum, Mixtura simplex, Crollius his Treacle-water, also Arcanum of Arsesmart. In Diet Salt, which is the Conserver of our Balsam; evilly therefore do Physicians prohibit the use of common Salt, in those that are afflicted with the French Sickness. In the heat of the day the sick may walk in the Air. But if the Disease be plainly inveterate, these light gentle Medicaments are of little use, chief if the symptoms be urgent and very troublesome, and the whole body assaulted on every side with the Disease itself. Here Mercurial purgations are of principal use. Sweatings may be provoked with Mercurials, but not unless fixed or prepared into Spirits. Among purging Medicaments, Crollius his sublimate Mercury obtains the priority: Also the Arcanum of Corals. A Vomit is very necessary to loosen the spittle. Note. In the inveterate Lues, although purgations are appointed only with Mercury, yet they are not to be repeated once or twice and so left, but are to be often reiterated for three or four days, continually increasing the Doses daily from a lesser to a greater, so as from the exhibition thereof * Spitting out the matery noxious humour. Salivation (in Salivations it sometimes happens the Sick are worst of all, but the cause is occult; therefore the Physician aught to be honest) may either spontaneously follow, or else further be provoked; this procured is as it were a most certain sign of the future recovery, therefore not to be prevented, for in it the Cure consists. This vidently observed and provoked, make a Mastic ℈ i, and some Gr. from iij to viij of Mercur. dulcis sublimate, with Honey made up into pastils and chewed. The use of this must not be above eight hours. Having this sign, thence forward omit purgations (but not before four days, that in the first day's Salivation may be moved,) and look to the excoriation of the mouth, jaws and tongue, (Food easy to swallow should be eaten, as nutritive bothes, sharp things must carefully be avoided) a Gargarism made only with Salt and common-water will be sufficient, with which the mouth must be often washed hot for several hours; and so proceed. Notwithstanding care must be taken lest the flux of Salivation be too soon restrained, (Note, astringent Gargarisms mediate in Salivation) which is hardly to be feared as long as the aforesaid Gargarism is in continual use, which rather helps than hinders that Flux. Lest the spittle be swallowed in sleep, put the knot of a handkerchif first moistened in brine between the teeth, so as by the opening of the mouth, the filthy matter may have more liberal passage. By the spontaneous cessation of which, if the more evident symptoms also cease, the Cure indeed is thus far well performed; if otherwise, recourse must either be had to the aforesaid mundefying Mercurial, and Salivation again procured, or Diaphoreticks only (always Mercurial) may be used. Merourial Diaphoreticks are two, (read spirit of Mercury, and spirit of Mercurius simplex) the white and the read; either is made of sublimate Mercury, but with divers operations: One is of this kind, ℞. Sublimate or crystalline Mercury most pure, one part, red Argilla three parts, pulverisate the Mercury very fine, than mix it with the aforesaid earth, work them strongly together with common water, so as they may incorporate and become one mass. Of this make little balls not unlike such as are want to be played with dry these diligently in the shade, not in the Sun. Than in a glass Retort, (the Receiver need not be very large, for the Spirit will be little, and not very strong) distil it in sand, and with fire of suppression for two hours, with more strong fire force it, (yet leisurely) and the excellent spirit of Mercury will come forth. In the end some of the remaining Mercury will be sublimed, which at the end of the operation gather, and mix it with fresh read earth; make it up into balls, and dry it as before, and than by the usual distillation urge the spirit, repeat the operation till all the sublimed Mercury be reduced to a liquor somewhat sharp in taste, which preserve in a vessel well closed, and it will never lose its strength. The read spirit, or read Oil of Mercury, is thus prepared; ℞. Of most pure sublimed Quicksilver, what quantity you please, grinned it upon a marble to an impalpable powder, which with a like quantity of filing of Iron, put upon a glass plate, set it in some cold moist place for certain weeks (in the months of May, June and July) and it will be resolved into a yellow Oil, which diligently gather. From the remaining Caput mortuum (from the Feces not calcined) without fire (otherwise it will evaporate) extract a Salt. By the benefit of common water extract a Salt both from the Iron and the Mercury, which again coagulated join with the Oil, and the colour will be converted like Cold or Saffron, this coagulate. This Oil with its own Salt distil in a low Cucurbit (the lower the better) in sand until the water ascend clear, which being distilled of, augment the fire, and a redness will ascend into the Limbeck like to Saffron, which may partly be gathered by a Receiver through the neck of the Limbeck (this must not be too long) part thereof will stick in the Limbeck like butter. Therefore urge the distillation with more strong fire, until no more will ascend into the Limbeck. Cool the vessel, and take of the Limbeck, and pour into the Cucurbit the Phlegm before distilled, so as if any redness be lifted up to the sides of the Cucurbit, it may with that water be washed of, and joined with what remains in the bottom; which being done put on the Limbeck again, and repeat or renew the former distillation. As soon as the Limbeck gins to wax hot by the subtle vapours ascending, that which was contained in the Limbeck will by little and little dissolve and pass through the neck into the Receiver exceeding read in colour, which with accurate diligence gather and join with the former read distilled Oil; when no more redness can be distilled of, remove the Receiver, and in another gather the Phlegm, as in the first distillation; this being done again increase the fire, that the remaining redness may be gathered, which will partly again be distilied, and partly remain in the Limbeck: This must be provoked as often as need is. Either of these Diaphoreticks is of great use, chief the read, of which Gr. i or ij in Treacle-water, Mixtura simplex, in spirit of Guaiacum, or with other due vehicles exhibited, as Decoction of China, but especially in water of Arsasmart, (if you please Tobacco water may be added) expels by sweeting whatsoever is noxious in the body, scarcely movable by other Medicines: Whelks readily fall of, the little Tumours are diminished, Dolours abated, and fetid remaining Ulcers dried and consolidated. But if they be more contumacious, with a gentle anointing outwardly with this Oil, only by touching them with a feather, they are happily cured. This Oil is also useful in high putrid and fistulous Ulcers, also in the head when very much infected: For the affected parts being but once or twice touched with the said Oil, and by some of it inwardly taken sweeting provoked, a little after they are most happily-cured. There is no Lues so obstinate, but it gives place to these, where strength is, to admit of sufficient sweeting, which is always required. The white spirit is of like virtue, only somewhat more remiss, yet by certain continuation it overcomes the evil itself, and at length all symptoms are mitigated. By these therefore hitherto named, the most inveterate Lues Venerea may easily be cured, if all other things rightly correspond, that thence forward the Physician need not be much disturbed by the perilous appearance of symptoms, since with diligent care the most dangerous may be removed. Sometimes from the French Sickness evilly cured, there are certain Relics remaining, which as the offspring of symptoms are very strongly fixed: Also sometimes the Sick seek help of women Physicians, not of such as be slow and ignorant, but of such as indeed be curious and diligent, wherein may some necessaries be omitted, or error committed: Where it is so, there is need either to * Rolt●rote. revoke the former method, or have recourse to another to supply the defect. For oftentimes by the multitude, and frequency ● 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the Physician had need be better instructed, partly that he may rightly, and partly that he may honestly deceive the Patient, not after vulgar medicalments are found scarcely enough efficacious, rashly to decline them, but in the using or refusing them, circumspectly proceed: Since that for the most part the introducing a strange Guest occasions disturbance, and that which should be mitigated is rather augmented; Nature desires present Auxiliaries, chief where malignant fluxious obstruct the method of mediating, or sand forth new symptoms; as piercing dolours, also Ulcers, chief of the jaws and neck; likewise tumours, and hard contracted knottinesses, so strongly radicated, as if by Divine appointment they were not to be removed. It sometimes happens after the Cure is instituted again and again, yea, sometimes in the course of the Cure itself, that other Auxiliaries are absolutely needful, of which we treat in order. Dolour of the head in the inveterate Lues, is seldom or never perfectly removed by Medicines. Likewise dolours of the joints after effecting the Cure do very often return. Yet there is also another Oil of Mercury in cases of this kind exceeding profitable, it removes venereal fluxions from the head, and other inferior parts; nevertheless externalls must also be applied. Diaphoretick Oil of Mercury. This said Oil of Mercury is thus made; ℞. Most pure sublimate Mercury, what quantity you please, reduce it to powder; and upon tin plates, (viz.) iron plates tinned over, dissolve it per deliquium; distil the Solution with spirit of wine so long, (viz. by often cohobating) as until the spirit wax tart, which keep for use. Dose from Gr. ij to uj, in decoctions or appropriate vehicles. Externalls are Plasters, such is that noble Magistral Vigonis of Frogs; of which Platerus makes mention in his Lib. 3. of Observations, of Defaedation pag. 679. This plaster must be applied to the head (the head being first shaved) and worn till the dolours be removed; yet the plaster must be often renewed, for by reason of the moisture it draws from the head it will quickly be vitiated. The like plasters are in use by Practioners. These plasters in dolours of the joints are also exceeding convenient. Indeed the Baths described by Ruland Cent. 10. Curate. 2. do in this case yield some relief. Moreover cavities of the jaws, with excoriation and loss of the Wula, when malignant Ulcers invade and reach close to the Nose itself, these cannot be remedied but by perpetual and malignant fluxings with heat and great torture. It is judged the Cure of these may be perfected sometimes by internal medicaments, yet often after many internal remedies have been tried, they have proved unsuccessful. Here Gargarisms and other Ointments are highly commended. Most excellent is the Gargarism described for affects of the mouth, which mundesies and dries. But if this neither effect any thing, the green water treated of in the same place, being applied with a pencil or cotton to the jaws by touching and moistening their Cavities, doth wholly cleanse the exulceration, and egregiously effects the Cure. Sometimes they are so malignant, as by these they are not abated, chief if they penetrate far, and come to the bones of the palate. Most excellent is the Solution of Gold, after this manner: ℞. Of Salt fuse, purified Salt, and roch-Salt, of each ℥ i, add half a book of Leaf-gold, grind them together prudently, imbibing them with some drops of Spirit of Vitriol, and long grinned them upon a Marble. Upon this mixture in a small Cucurbit pour spirit of wine to cover it two fingers, leave it for some time in ashes, the vessel being very well closed, afterwards boil it a little that the Salts may be dissolved, but the spirit will wax yellow. Than draw of the Spirit of wine by a Limbeck, till it be dry. Pour on fresh spirit of wine, and again digest it in ashes, and so the leaf-gold will be resolved by the spirit of wine, and the Salts be left in the bottom. Repeat this extraction the second and third time, until all the gold be plainly resolved and extracted. Lastly, by distillation draw of the spirit of wine till the gold be dry, upon which pour most pure spirit of Turpentine to cover one or two fingers; leave it for eight days in a hot place, until all the gold be dissolved. With this dissolved gold touch the affected place with cotton twice a day for some time, (at first it seems to corrode, but by little and little it abates) and moreover use Gargarisms, and you will see the desired cure quickly follow. The same solution and extraction of gold is powerful in external Ulcers, not remedied by other Medicines: (Mercury hath a famous incarnative force:) Of like virtue is common Oil, in which read sublimate Mercury is transmuted by boiling, and the Oil itself will at length become very black. In Venereal Tumours, contracted hardness, and huge knottinesses of the bones, and grievous dolours, for the most part more vehemently afflicting by night, the plasters above mentioned are very powerful. Also that of Platerus Part 3 Praxi. pag. 505 is of no small virtue. Yet most excellent is this following: ℞. Unguent. Aureum Officin. ℥ iij, Mercury sublimate ℥ i; mix these, and with a linuen cloth apply it to the part for a day or two; but the knotted place must first be washed with read wine, and so the knots will happily abate. Yet in very old Tumours, and of long continuance, it must be longer continued, but not by application in form of a plaster, but by anointing only twice or thrice a day as long as need shall be. The Dolours and Tumours being removed, suppling the affected place with a cloth anointed with unsalted butter, and wash it with wine; so the Tumour will not only be removed, but all vicious humours extracted totally from the tumorous member, and afterwards tumours of this kind will seldom or never grow again, (if the tumour abate not, it may be opened, expressed and cleansed.) I had an Example of this in the arm of a most Noble Woman. Foulness of the skin is manifold, (viz.) Welkes, little Bladders, Warts, Sores, Scabs, Measles, Tetters, and other various and innumerable Species, which receive their variety from the difference of Subjects. For without controversy there is in the external habit of the body almost as many Species of Lues Venerea to be found, as there are individuals; the venom is so tempered with the humours of the body themselves, or rather with the blood, that whatever variety of Salts domineer in the blood, or lie hid therein, as many diversities also outwardly appear, flourishing like fruit, directing themselves to Nature, and undermining her roots. All these external vices of the skin, by internal Cures chief Mercurial, are for the most part abated and healed; yet very often the contumacy of the Disease is such, and so highly radicated, that by internal Medicaments, which indeed may reach to the external parts, they cannot be removed, where the whole evil is as it were transplanted and radicated in the habit of the body. That therefore in these cases the diligence of the Physician may be manifest, He must thus proceed: 1. Whelks, and other vices of the Face, are thus Cured. ℞. Quicksilver ℥ iv, Silver ℥ ij, dissolve these apart in Aqua fortis, afterwards join the solutions, and from the solutions distil a water by Retort or Cucurbit in sand with strong fire. The Liquor drawn of, distil in Balneo, until no more is seen to come forth, the remaining liquor keep for use. With this liquor touch the Whelks, Warts, Bladders, etc. apart daily, or only once, and at length they will wax black, and the Salts dye; leave them so (without any other anointing) for four days, and the crusted skins will freely fall of: if they fall not, anoint them with fresh butter, and this will presently be effected: After this, ℞. Sugar of Saturn dissolved in Rose-water, and with it anoint the places, (with a small feather, before it be nine times used they will be healed) where the Whelks, etc. were, and they will quickly be Cured, the blemishes and read spots also vanish. 2. Of like virtue is Oil of Verdegrease made per diliquium: ℞. Verdegrease one part, Salt Nitre two parts; mix them, and in a dish set fire of it with a coal or paper, afterwards what remains dissolve in a cold moist place, or put it in a Hog's bladder; tie the bladder very close, and plunge it in water, and so it will quickly be dissolved, (use this with Cotton.) The use is the same with the former. Scabs, Measles, Tetters, also clefts in the palms of the hands, and soles of the feet, hardly exterminable by the preceding universal medicaments, may thus be very well cured: ℞. Hogs-grease what quantity you please, mix it with Oil of Bohemian-tartar made per diliquium, until the Unguent be pretty sharp, which by the taste may be judged of: With this Unguent anoint the said parts morning and evening. But if by the use of this Ointment, little good be done, instead of the Oil of Bohemian-tartar, mix Oil of Vitriol with the Hogs-grease, and make it more sharp. If this also be not sufficient, ℞. Sublimate Mercury ℥ ss, in an earthen glazed vessel, boil it in lb i and ss of water of Arsesmart (Plantain water is also good) until the sublimate Mercury be plainly dissolved, than strain it, and keep for use. With this solution daily anoint or touch the affected places, and they will be Cured: See also of this water below. Note, Mercury with spirit of wine (which by some Chemists is want to be used) must not be used to anoint with; A Coution. for this Mercury inflames the blood, and carries it from the most remote parts of the heart, whence spitting of blood, and other most grievous symptoms, and at length the destruction of the Patient is also procured. External Ulcers from Lues Venerea are most tightly cleansed with Oil- Olive impregnated, as aforesaid, with the read spirit of sublimate Mercury; instead of the Oil- Olive may be used Oil of Poppy expressed, which is as good or better; or they may be mundefied with this Ointment. ℞. The yolk of an Egg boiled till it be hard, than take ℥ i of the best honey, moisten it gently in a pan over the fire, and with a pestle mix the yolk diligently with the honey, beaten it well together till it come to the consistency of an Unguent of a dusk or dark read colour, which use: But if you would tender the same more sharp, mix with it carefully ʒ i, or ℈ ij of sublimate Mercury. This Ointment in putrified Ulcers, as also in Fistula's arising from this Disease, is exceeding profitable and powerfully cleansing; which notwithstanding must be continually used till all the putrified parts be healed. But if there be need of further cleansing, recourse must be had to the former Medicaments. Vnguentum Aegyptiacum is vulgarly used, but with small success, (by reason of the Verdegrease;) for it operates in these Ulcers rather by corroding than separating: Moreover the Vnguentum Aegyptiacum infects the bones with blackness, which by all means should diligently be avoided: But the foregoing Unguents do not such things. Note, Where the bone is corrupted the Cure is in vain, unless the filth be also expelled, either by the help of Chirurgery, or the use of Mercurial water. After the Ulcers are well cleansed, consolidate them with the following plaster, which is famous, and in other putrified Ulcers cleansed very profitable. The same plaster cures Ulcers, that are not too deep. Moreover it is a most excellent Epulotick and Incarnative. It is thus made; ℞. The best Lythargy pulverisate ℥ iv, Oil- Olive ℥ viij, boil them gently over the fire to a brown colour; which being done melt ℥ ij of wax in another small vessel, and pour it when melted upon the Lythargy, stir it with a spoon, mix it diligently, and make it up. But if the Ulcers be very contumacious, as they are want to be, this following plaster may be used: ℞. Lithargy ℥ ij, Oil of Olives, of Linum, of each, ℥ iij, boil them to a brownness, mix it with melted honey, and than add powder of Myrrh ℥ i, Lapis Calaminaris, Tutia pulverisate, of each ℥ ij, (not prepared by Extinction) mix these without fire, and keep for use. These indeed are profitable in drying and healing Ulcers; yet it happens often that the French Ulcers are not perfectly cured by Medicaments of this kind: In this Case most excellent is this following Ointment. ℞. Aloes-hepatick ℥ ij, Crocus of Iron ℥ ss, Frankincenseʒ ij, Mummyʒ i and ss, Honey ℥ i, Turpentine ℥ ss, the yolk of one Egg; mix these, and beaten them up to an Ointment, which apply to parts affected; after the use of either of the aforesaid cleansing Unguents, this may be put with lint or otherwise into the holes of Ulcers, or other noxious cavities. Moreover in Lues Venerea Buboes are want to appear about the Groins, chief when bodies thus affected are also afflicted with malignant Fevers. Although Buboes of this kind are symptoms of the Pestilential Fevers, for the venom discharges itself by the inferior emunctuories to the ignoble place; yet such as these, without the time and manner of infection, among Pestilential signs and symptoms are not to be numbered; for they appear often in colour of blood, and indeed otherwise they seldom or never appear in the most grievous venereal-sickness, as if by an occult property in the habit of the body, the noxious, venomous humours were thrust out to the Groins, as strange Guests. By this means therefore these kind of Tumours of Lues-venerea, are distinguished from Tumours attending the Pest. The way of Curing Buboes of this kind is most plain: 1. Ripen the Bubo with a plaster of Diaculon, (for there is always need of ripening) or an * Part of an Owl. Owl moistened in vinegar, and applied to the Bubo, when it gins to swell remove it, and apply another; continued applying the Owl or the plaster till the Bubo be softened; than with a penknife open it, and express the corrupt filth and blood. After this an Opodeldoh must be applied, which will not suffer the Ulcer at all to close, till it be perfectly healed from the bottom. Moreover in this very Cure, as in all other symptoms of Lues-venerea, no part of the internal Cure must be at all omitted: For it is known that often in this kind of Tumours of the Groin, the only repeating of the inward use of Mercury (sublimed Merc. or Oil of Merc.) hath in time removed them, so as by the Mercurial operation internally the course of the evil is wholly exterminated. The lately contracted Lues-venerea hath a Chrystaline symptom, so called, (viz.) a little transparent bladder growing upon the gland of the privy part, whence it is so denominated. If this be not tightly Cured with proper Remedies, it is mortal. It will not abide a stroke, nor will it admit of consolidation, though Remedies properly helpful in other venereal nlcerations be applied. The Spirit of Tobacco is here only commended, nevertheless the internal Cure must be also administered; so at length all things will most happily be accomplished; where this bladder is first mortified (the bladder already mortified, being but only touched with the spirit three or four times doth presently vanish) there touch it five times at most with the spirit of Tobacco, and it will spontaneously fall of, and this must be done while the Patient lies down; otherwise a very gentle touch of the spirit of Tobacco will 'cause him to fall, (that is, it benumbs, and so causes the party to fall) See above of the spirit of Tobacco. By this method of Curing a Friend of mine confessed he gained 1000 Ducats of Gold; I may say, and truly affirm, that in all my whole practice, no Cure had more happy and prosperous success than this, which I now perfectly and candidly deliver and communicate to you. In the Cure of Lues-venerea various ways of curing are devised by sundry men. Among vulgar ways this following is most approved: 1. Purge the body with some Apozeme or Opiate; vulgarly is only used Confection of Hamech, with Electuary of Diacarthamus, or with ʒ iij and Gr. v of juice of Roses in a common purging decoction. 2. After purgation, if great pain in the head be, a vein may be opened, otherwise by no means. 3. Than make an Unguent of fresh Hog's grease, if it may be had, or of that which hath been long kept, if not rank or salted, the quantity of lb i or more, and ℥ ij of Quicksilver or more in juice of Lemons, or which is better, mortified in Turpentine. With this Unguent anoint the shanks and knees before a furnace, or other good fire, and if the Disease be vehement, the back also. 4. Which being done provoke sweated leisurely, by enclosing the sick in some enclosure proper for this Disease, to which about the feet must be put burning coals, that he may sweated the better; it is convenient to do this in some hot or well closed chamber, where no air may come in, that the evacuation may be perfect. Anoint the Patient once a day for the first three days (viz.) in the morning betimes; this may be continued four or five mornings; afterwards use it twice a day, that is to say, in the morning, and three hours after dinner: Afterwards again continued the anointing in the morning's only, until a * Solivation. Ptyalisme, or spitting much, begin to appear, as soon as this appears forbear anointing, yet not until you see the spittle flow out of the mouth in abundance; than be sure to forbear anointing, and keep the Patient always in Bed, or in a Stove, until the Ptyalisme cease; which if it continued above eight or nine days, make a Gargarism of astringents, as Mouseear, Myrtleberries, Knotgrass, Pomegranate flowers, to which add a little Aqua-mortua, with some honey of Roses, or Aqua-mortua alone allayed with a decoction of Guaiacum, and the mouth washed therewith. Also at that time the gums and whole mouth may be so inflamed, that the sick can eat nothing, but a little bread first moistened in broth. As soon as the Ptyalisme ceases, the teeth and gums must be washed, as aforesaid. While these things are doing, drink may be wanted, which will be best to be made of a decoction of Guaiacum, or the like. Also during the whole time of the Cure, let the sick abstain from all salts, and if possibly he can from common Salt. As soon as the Flux ceases, let liquids be forborn, and boiled meats used; for several days let him drink twice of a decoction of Guaiacum, or such like as this. ℞. Shave of Lignum Sanctum lb i, bark of the same ℥ iv, make an infusion in lb xij of common water for twelve or twenty four hours; boil it till half or three parts be consumed; of which when strained the sick may commodiously take for each Dose ℥ iij or u The remainder of the decoction in other lb xij of common water boil a little. To this may be added a little Cinnamon, Liquorish and Raisins. Let this second decoction be used instead of drink. The twice taking the first decoction for provoking sweat, must be done in the morning, and three hours after dinner always in a Bed or Stove after the taking it. It is best, that every fifth or sixth day the body be purged, during the whole time of the Cure, with Confection of Hamech, or Citron; Diacarthamus, or with juice of Roses, if he be poor, but if rich, a Magistral Syrup or Apozeme may be made. Also from the beginning, for meat it may sometimes be convenient to eat laxative first-fruits, as Prunes, Figs, boiled Apples, etc. If dolour be in any part, apply to the dolorous part a plaster of Vigonis, with Mercury, which with respect to the vehemency of the symptom may be doubled, trebled, or four-fold. If Ulcers be, gently anoint them with Aqua fortis, or, which is more commodious, with Oil of Sulphur or Vitriol 〈◊〉 But if the use of this be not agreeable to the Cure; or the Patient, by reason of business, cannot conveniently abide at home, use this following: ℞. Root of common Galangal, Succory, sour Sorrel, Scabious, Betony, Sarsaparilla, of each ℥ i, of the greater Raisonsʒ x, Herb Succory, Scabious, Bittony, Ground-pine, Pimpernel, of each one handful, Maidenhair ss a handful. Aniseeds, Seeds of Melons, of each ʒ i and ss, Cordial flowers three parts; make a decoction with a convenient-quantity of water; of this when strained ℞. lb ij, in which boil leaves of Oriental Bena, Seeds of Carthamus bruised, of each ℥ jj, Hormodactylls ℥ i and ss, AgarichTrochesate, Epithymon, of each ℥ ss; in this when strained dissolve solutive syrup of Roses ℥ iv, syrup of Violets ℥ iij, Honey of Roses strained ℥ ij; make an Apozeme for eight Doses, in the mornings, or as shall be judged most proper for operation: Or a decoction may be made with Sena leaves only, and a like quantity of Hermodactylls, with half a part of the root of Sarsaparilla, and a little Rosemary: Also the third day, before and after the taking of the Apozeme, a small Pill of Turpentine may be swallowed of Gr. uj, or more, according to the Constitution of the Patient. Mercury precipitated with Aqua fortis and salt water; or Mercury precipitate with Sol, from Gr. iij to v; or only the common read precipitate Mercury, by iterated ablution edulcorated from all its Acrimony. The Sick may take the Apozeme at four a clock in the morning, and abstain from eating or drinking till nine or ten, or if possibly he can till noon; Eight days after taking the Mercury, make the following decoction: ℞. Root of Sarsaparilla fresh lb ss, shave of Lignum Sanctum ℥ iv, China not corrupted ℥ ij; infuse these in lb x of water for twenty four hours, afterwards boil it till two parts be consumed: Of this when strained give the sick ℥ iv, with six drops of the Oil of Sulphur, and let him sweated either in a Stove, or else in Bed, in the morning betimes, or three hours after dinner; continued the use of this ten days, if the Disease be not very inveterate, but if it so be, for fifteen days. Sometimes Mineral Bezoar may be given to provoke sweeting more freely; this sweeting is best in a Stove, in which a hole must be left for his eyes and nose, that he may be better breath; as soon as he comes into the Stove make a suffumigation with Cinaber of Antimony, or in defect thereof, with common Cinaber, in quantity ʒ i, and with read Storax Calamitaʒ uj (Sulphur ℥ ss, Oil of Lignum Sanctumʒ i,) or with a little Turpentine make Trochus': After he hath well sweated for one hour, let him go into a bed exceedingly well warmed, and there for half an hour, or as long as strength will permit, continued sweeting. Than wipe of the sweat very well with hot clotheses, and the Patient may go to his usual business. Also it will be expedient, that the sick wear a large plaster like a Stomacher, chief if the Disease be inveterate, made of the Plaster of Vigonis with Mercury, so as it may cover the parts of the precordia, and below the stomach, almost to the bottom of the belly. Drink must be a decoction made of the remaining Sudorific decoction aforesaid with Liquorish, Cinnamon, Raisins, etc. prepared as may be rendered savoury to the Palate of the sick. It is best that he sweated three hours' afternoon, and early in the morning take a draught of the said decoction, with ʒ i of Alcohol of Serpents, of which above in the Chapters of Asthma, and of the Elephantiasy; every fifth day let him purge with our Panchymagegon, to which may be added Gr. iv of sublimate Mercury, or else he may purge only with Mercurius dulcis sublimate. If he have Ulcers, knottinesses or erosions, boil Guaiacum until the decoction be like thick milk; express it, and with the expression wash them morning and evening, applying a plaster of Vigonis with Mercury double or triple; or the Plasters aforesaid. But if by these they be not removed, perfume them all with the above prescribed Trochus', and they will be cured; or mix the common read precipitate Mercury with the Egyptian Unguent to purge the Ulcers: Or else wash them with this subsequent Mercurial water, of which also above. Mercurial water. ℞. Sublimate Mercury ℥ ss, beaten it very small in a mortar, pour upon this of Plantain water lb i and ss, dissolve it gently in Balneo, at length boil it a little, and than by filtering separate it from the Feces; afterwards pour it into a tin pan that is very clean, and leave it for a very small time, and the pan will become black therewith; this being done, pour the same water into another clean tin pan, so as the former may be cleansed from its blackness; than when as the other pan shall also be made black, pour the same water again into the former pan. Repeat this often until the pans be not more blackened with the water, but keep their usual brightness, which will be after the tenth or twelfth time; Keep this water for use, which will be white of colour, use it to heal Ulcers arising from Lues Venerea, as well in the Mouth, as Yard; it is useful also in curing other Ulcers; likewise in cleansing Cancers. But if you desire it more strong, six times infusion in the pans will be sufficient, this must be used by gently touching the Ulcers with a pencil. Having proceeded thus far in the Cure, it is needful to appoint that the sick keep himself warm, and go not into the cold air, during the time of the Cure. If the Disease be but beginning, use the abovesaid Apozeme with sublimate Mercury, as we prescribe; than use the abovesaid Sudorific for several mornings, yet without provocation of sweat, rather after taking it let the Patient exercise himself, and use the second decoction before mentioned with his meat instead of drink. Also let him purge every fifth day, as above: If the Gonorrhoea be, it will be profitable to exhibit the green precipitate, or Gum Guaiacum, after which may be given to drink Turpentine washed with water of Violets, and beaten with the yolk of an Egg, and rendered potable with a decoction of Sarsaparilla. If decay of strength be, Pearls dissolved in the sharp Liquor of Guaiacum, and the solution afterwards from ℈ ss to ℈ i, often exhibited, is very profitable. The distillation of the sharp Liquor of Guaiacum is after the manner of spirit of Salt with a luted Retort in an open fire, (viz.) first a large capacious Receiver must be applied, and with gentle fire a clear Liquor distilled; the fire must be continued in the same consistency of heat six or eight hours, than the spirits will begin to appear like clouds in the Receiver, which when perceived, the fire must be increased, and so gradually continued till all the spirits are come forth, which is, when no more cloudiness remains in the Receiver, but it wax clear as at first. This distilled liquor pour upon fresh shave of the wood Guaiacum, make it up as it were a paste, and distil it by a Cucurbit in Balneo till it be dry: The liquor thus distilled rectify, and at first the phlegm will come forth unsavoury; as soon as some sharp drops are perceived to come forth, change the Receiver, and receive the sharp liquor apart. With this dissolve pulverisate Pearls, as they are otherwise want to be dissolved in Vinegar. The green Precipitate (by some called green Lacerta) is thus made; dissolve ℥ iij of Mercury in ℥ uj of Aqua fortis, and again dissolve ℥ i of Copper in ℥ ij of Aqua fortis; join the solutions, and in sand by Retort distil the Aqua fortis. Toward the end urge the fire more vehemently, that the greatest part of the Corrosive spirits may be removed; that which remains in the bottom grinned upon a marble, and with vinegar digest it in * Ashes. sand for six days; at length boil it, that the most powerful part of Mercury may dissolve in the vinegar; the vinegar thus impregnated pour of, and with gentle fire distil it to a dryness, than the green precipitate of Mercury will remain in the bottom. This is a Specific in virulent Gonorrhoea, and the French sickness, exhibited from Gr. iv to viij in Conserve of Roses. The Scurvy. As Lues Venerea makes choice of the Liver as its proper seat, and from thence universally infects the blood; so the Scurvy takes possession of the Spleen for its peculiar habitation: See Reusnerus, Horstius, and Sennertus. It seems neither of these Diseases was unknown to the Ancients, although by degrees or accidents, they are since become more sharp, or more eminently apparent. This is very familiar to * Or such as live by the Seaside. Seafaring men, or such as are carried beyond the Seas; the antecedent causes are vapourous salt spirits, devoid of their own Sulphur, elevated from the Sea by the stars, but not digested, which Seamen and Passengers attract by respiration and expiration. Spirits of this kind first infect the Lungs, than the Liver itself, and Vena Porta, at length the tartarous dregss adhering to the Spleen and parts adjacent, which parts, those impurities thus derived, do as it were by an homogeneal conformity, of a saline principle, joyfully receive to themselves, which do not only obstruct the substance of the Spleen, but also all veins and passages in the same. Hence follows Melancholy, Sadness, decay of strength, weariness of the members, a change of the lively colour to a livid paleness; a Leprous hardness contracted in the skin, with small scales breaking out thin, dry, and very hard. The Vertigo infects the head, sleep is diminished, that which is, is not Natural, sometimes a slumbering is, but always accompanied with anxiety and terror; * Palpitation of the boart. the heart beats, and leanness consumes the whole body; often in the beginning the Gums begin to whither, with blemishes and blue spots encompassed round about with whiteness like to Ulcerations, the teeth are lose, and jaws of evil savour. In Men the sperm is watery and thin, in Women the Menses stop, or degenerate into a white flux; the muscles and flesh as it were consumed inwardly contract a filth, and with subtle corroding humidity are affected. The Oeconomy of the Ventricle is either exceedingly diminished, or else avoidable injured. The body outwardly, chief where the muscles are most firm, is infested with blue spots, which soon vanish, and a little after appear elsewhere in the skin; the feet have watery swell, with stinking Ulcers. Females may be afflicted with this Disease fifteen or twenty years, Males are seldom troubled herewith more than seven or eight years. When as in this Disease Obstructions of the interior Bowels, Liver and Spleen are chief powerful, and the Mesentery veins hereby receive prejudice, which usually is want to hap, before any thing else be done, the obstructions must be removed. Vitriolate Tartar instead of a digestive taken either in broths or decoctions, opens the first passages, and somewhat helps the secondary, which afterwards are happily cleared by Specificum purgans, if continually for certain days it be drunk in Extract of Hellebore. Note. Mercury must not in this case be used: For, 1. It ascends to the superior parts, and so augments the fluxions, whence the symptoms are more powerfully manifest. 2. It here removes not Obstructions, as it doth in Lues Venerea. Antimoniats are in this place of singular use: Specificks are, 1. Essence of Scurvygrass and Beecabunga. Arcanums of these are highly commended. 2. Elixir-proprietatis of Paracelsus. 3. True Tincture of Corals. Instead of all these with mirable efficacy Tincture of Luna is sometimes used, especially where the head is weakened by * A Disease that makes all things seem round Scotomy. Happily therefore thou mayst effect the Cure of the Scurvy, though inveterate, if after the use of mundefying Medicines, recourse be had to Specificks. A decoction of China-root used for ordinary drink is very profitable; and also for Vehicles when Specificks are administered. To the poorer sort a decoction of Lignum Sanctum with Scurvy grass is very beneficial, to whom also Specificks must not be denied. Note. Most happily the whole business may be dispatched, if, after the use of universals, when Specificks are exhibited in the mornings; in the evenings before the Patient go to bed, be used certain days together Philosophick-water, or Sulphur or Tincture of Bohemian-tartar (Gr. i or ij at most) which Tincture of Bohemian-tartar is extracted with Spirit of wine (that is, Tartarisate Spirit of wine:) See above in slowness of the belly, and my Notes to Crollius. Falling out of the teeth, and ulceration of the Gums, is helped either generally or particularly by this Cure, as is abovesaid. The approved green water above described in the Chapter of Ozaena, is in this case properly praised. In Ulcers of the mouth water of Elecampane-root is of singular use. Also the incoagulate water after the last extraction of Specificum purgans; Dose Gr. x: Of which hereafter in the Gangreen. After the body is well corrected blemishes spontaneously fall of, therefore need no peculiar help. Ulcers in the body, chief about the shanks, are cured in the same manner as we have already spoken. Tops of Madder infused in wine are convenient, the infusion being used to wash the Ulcers, which, with the same in a decoction must afterwards be fomented. This Disease is often want to return, especially in some constitutions, where it lurks unespied and privily gets familiarity: But if the body be well cleansed at the proper seasons of the year, and orderly diet, with legitimate observation to avoid the six unnatural things, be appointed, it seldom or never can manifest its cruelty. For the most part those whom it once thus invades, it very seldom forsakes. Yet from this evident Cure it is hoped, and indeed certainly known, that there is no Scurvy, how deformed so ever, but may (if other things correspond) with an ingenious hand, and the right exhibition of Specificks, be perfectly cured: to which the exquisite diligence and prudence of the Physician, with a true desire to perform things rightly, is also required. The experience of this Cure is somewhat confirmed by the testimony of the Noble Westphalians, who still sand me some tokens of their gratitude. So much for the Scurvy, now follow Fevers, with their Cures. Fevers. In rightly Curing all Fevers, properly so called, this must principally be minded, that the Cure be not rashly or disorderly performed. For although Specificks are said to remove all peccant humours, in the Cure of every Disease, yet these without method or judgement exhibited, are of little or no virtue, for the settled impurities of the body by their innate power, do wonderfully oppose the Specificks; yet as also in all other Diseases, so in this, these are not to be neglected. In this place all the evacuating Medicines above prescribed are of excellent use, yet so as the temperature of the body, age, sex, and strength be well considered. Antimony is a purging Specific in all Fevers, except the Hectic; the flowers of which rightly fitted and prepared expel all Feverish impurities from the body: The flowers may be reduced to an Oil; which by precipitation may be reduced to an Emetic powder, if the Basis of the precipitation be Simple water; or into a powder only purging downward, if the Basis of the precipitation be Oil of Tartar. Note well, whether the Oil of Bohemian-tartar after precipitation should long be left, (with Crollius') or presently be removed. The latter is affirmed, otherwise indeed the Antimony would be too much fixed. Either of these powders in a just Dose legitimately exhibited in intermitted and continual Fevers, mitigates them very much, chief if at first rightly other medicaments be administered, it moves and expels the very root of evil from the body. Sometimes Obstructions most obstinate abide, in the Liver, Meseraick veins, Spleen and Mesentery itself, also in the Reinss, which move and propagate the malignant humours, therefore they are diligently to be removed with one or other of the aforesaid Evacuations, by often exhibitions. In this case Digestives of Vitriolate Bohemian-tartar, Cream of Bohemian-tartar, Spirit of Bohemian-tartar, Spirit of Vitriol, Aperient Penotums, and Spirit of Salt, are of excellent use; than which nothing can be more profitable, if administered in convenient Vehicles, and such as are proper to remove obstructions. The Obstructions thus resolved and moved, mundefying Medicaments more rightly operate, and tender the Cure of Fevers more prosperous. There are also necessary Vomitories in this case, especially in Fevers of the Ventricle, and Quotidians produced of Phlegm, wherein Aqua bened. often exhibited is singularly profitable. Likewise in Tertians Antimonial Emetick-pills prepared rightly to procure vomiting; afterwards by purgations the desired Cure happily follows. Quotidian Fever. In the Quotidian, from whence often the Hectic Fever proceeds, after dissolving the Fits, excellent is Mixtura simplex to expel the relics of the Disease from out the whole body. The intermitted Fever. In Fevers discontinued, in the beginning, not in the increase of the Disease, while the evil as yet remains in the Ventricle, a purging Specific of glass of Antimony is thus made. ℞. Glass of Antimony prepared in due season, and pulverisate ℥ ss, Sugar Candy ℥ iv, Wheat flower ℥ iv, Saffron ℈ i; boil them with common water over a gentle fire to the consistency of a Poult is, care must be taken that it burn not, but be almost as dry as bread; than make it up into round balls, and keep it carefully: this will dure in its full virtue four years, afterwards it contracts filth, and gins to decay. Use it in Fevers of this kind in the beginning of the Fit, as soon as any quaking in the joints gins to be. Dose in those of ripe age ʒ i, In Women ℈ ij, in Children ℈ i, or ℈ ss: See also below in the method of Curing Fevers. Tertians intermitting. There are Specificks very many, for Tertian intermitting Fevers, extant, both simple and compounded. The Simple are, 1. Water of Tobacco, of which one or two spoonfuls exhibited before the Fit come, not omitting the aforementioned, doth at length wholly prevent the Fit. Note. This water in Fevers for the most part causeth vomiting, which if given in all other Diseases it seldom procures. 2. Root of Colts-foot ℈ i or ij in Malmsie wine, (in the Quartane it is also profitable) being taken six or seven hours before the Fit, vehemently provokes sweated, and also vomiting is often procured thereby. 3. Crude Alum, of which ℈ i, or ℈ ss, given in water or decoction of the lesser Centaury five hours before the coming of the Fit, provokes sweat, if possible. This in the Quartane cannot sufficiently be commended. 4. Salt of Wormwood or Masterwort duly prepared, Doses ℈ ss at most, given in water of the lesser Centaury, before the coming of the Fit. 5. Oil of black Pepper distilled per vesicam, (this is a famous Cordial, cooling and sweet with grateful humidity) of which Gr. iij or v, given a little before the Fit in water of Tobacco, or of the lesser Centaury, removes the Fever. 6. Shel fishes prepared, as teacheth Crollius, in Specificum Febrile. 7. Spirit of Salt Ammoniack; of which three drops unto six or seven given in water of the lesser Centaury or Succory, five or six hours before the Fit, provokes sweated exceedingly. Compounds are, 1. Water of the Root of Masterwort, which is thus made; ℞. Root of Masterwort, and rich wine, of each a like quantity, digest these together in Balneo, in a body with a blind head; afterwards distil them by a Limbeck in sand; in the end of the distillation, beware it smell not of the fire. Of this give the Patient in the day he is free, and the next day three hours before the Fit, and so also the third day, the quantity of one spoonful, that sweeting may be moved, if possible. After the use of this Specific the Fits seldom return. 2. Is Crollius his Composition of Oil of Vitriol, and Salt or Spirit of Wormwood, given with Succory water? 3. Is the Compounded water of Pis●res, which is made after this manner; ℞. Water of Strawberries, of the lesser Centaury, of each lb ij, of Honey lb ij or iij, mix them in a Cucurbit broke of at the neck, bury this in an Ant hill up to the neck, leave it covered, and the Aunts alured by the sweetness of the Honey will rush by heaps into the vessel●. After you have gathered of these a sufficient quantity, take out the vessel, stir them all very well together, and and by a Limbeck in ashes, distil a water, which diligently keep. Dose, half a spoonful at most, it must be given in the beginning of the Fit. Note. This water (in Fevers only, as the water of Tobacco) doth sometimes provoke vomiting vehemently; therefore it is worth while diligently to consider the Nature of the Patient, whether he be Fit to endure vomiting, o● no; and whether the sickly cause of the Fever may fitly be expelled by vomiting, and also whether the strength of the Patient will permit. For although this Specific doth remove intermitting Fevers, yet if the Patient have no disposition to vomiting, it were far better to leave it unused, than rashly to 'cause detriment to ensue. 4. Salt of the lesser Centaury, after this manner Compounded: ℞. Salt of the lesser Centaury very well made ʒ i, Vitriolate Conserve of Roses, of Violets, of each ℥ i; mix these. Of this mixture give ʒ ij twice a day, especially two or three hours before the coming of the Fit, also in the evening or morning after, according as the Fit happens; and so continued till the Fever decline. 5. Mixtura simplex four or five hours before the Fit, also sometimes in the well days. Quartans. The Quartane requireth the same purgations, but here the Physician must warily proceed. For the Quartane doth often deceive Practitioners, unless conveniently and gently handled; whether it be newly taken, or of some continuance, or more inveterate, it hardly ever is perfectly expelled. Besides much is placed in the Nature of quartans, which do often delude Medicaments, though with the greatest gentleness exhibited, and renders them inefficacious. Extract of Hellebore for purging, or else Antimonial Pills of which above) only working downward, do most kindly expel the causes of this Feavir, chief if but newly taken, or if after some months it be declining of its own accord. Very often there are enormous obstructions of the Spleen, and left Hypechondry, from the evil derived to the Vena Cava, whence dolours of the back, loins, and the utmost end of Os sacrum, do for the most part follow. Also often times the black Jaundice either precedes or follows, and other more grievous symptoms tender the Disease more vehement. If it be so apparent, Medicines are chief necessary, which in this place are no other than we have already treated of. Note. Vomiting in the Quartane Fever is hardly profitable; for although it may somewhat purge the first Region of the belly, and the parts adjacent be a little cleansed from the Heterogeneal matter, yet it doth not at all touch the matter principally feeding the Fever: Therefore repetition of vomitings must by no means be, one vomit is sufficient. Also Specificum purgans of Paracelsus, although it do not wholly remove the Quartane, yet it is a famous Aperitive, if some of it be mixed with other Digestives; Very often the same Specific exhibited with a like quantity (or more) of Extract of Hellebore, doth by little and little consume the cause of the Fever, by often, but very gently, opening the belly, than which indeed no other purge may more happily be given: For this happily opens the Obstructions, makes the belly soluble, and also expels the Fever. Extract of the Lazure stone, of which above in purging Medicines. But although, after the repeating these evacuations, by reason of the evils more deeply radicated, the Fever be little or nothing abated; Nevertheless it is convenient to go on still and proceed to other Specificks, (in the evening before the exhibiting the Specific, the sick must abstain from Food,) which are these. 1. Oil of Myrrh, of which from four to eight drops must be exhibited a little before the Fit in some convenient Vehicle. 2. Juice of Water-cresses with a like quantity of vinegar mixed, and if it can be endured, a little common Oil added thereto; of which two or three spoonfuls, with six or eight drops of Spirit of Salt of Wormwood (in defect thereof Salt or Spirit of Wormwood) given a little before the Fit three or four times, still continuing it in the time of the Fit, and although it do remain. 3. Powder of Serpents of Vipers, of which above in the Chap. of Asthma and Elephantiasie, (of the flesh and backbone, not of the heart only) of which ℈ i, or ℈ i and ss, given in some convenient Vehicle, before the ●it, four or five times, continuing it in the time of the Fit, though it do remain. Note. When in Quartane Fevers, not only in the height of them, but also in their declination, there are most vehement dolours of the back, the cause of which we have already spoken of. These symptoms are mediated thus; fill a bag longer than broad with Barley, which boil in simple water till it break, apply it hot to the Reinss of the back all over, before the coming of the Fit, or after it, if the dolours remain. Hectic Fever. In the Hectic Fever the same things almost are necessary which are above prescribed in Ulceration of the Lungs; for this as an undevided Companion the Hectic follows, which very often seems to require more of the Physicians help, than the Disease itself. Moistening and cooling Medicaments are here indeed not accidentally, but essentially necessary: Salt of Pearls and Corals are very profitable. Sweet Baths sometimes used do much help in the habit of the body afflicted with dry scurfs. Ass' milk (hot) in the Hectic chief * 〈…〉. after taking a Medicine that works on the body, doth wonderfully restore. There are also other things very many described by Physicians, which are here very useful. Compounded Fever. The Compounded Fevers are cured after the same manner 〈◊〉 other simple Fevers, only the purgations must be more gentle. Daily Fevers. The simple Quotidian Fevers are principally resident in the Ventricle, their Cure therefore is only effected with vomitings, which may be procured with Aqua bened. or other Vomitories. Than such things as corroborated the Ventricle, which are various, but chief these following, comfort the stomach, Conserve of Sorrel, Roses, Mint, etc. being tempered with Spirit of Vitriol, or other sowerish Minerals. The Relics may be removed by temperate and proper diet; also when the Internalls are freed from gross and tough impurities, throughly to perfect the Cure may be added as Auxiliaries Panchymagogon-vegitable, Specificum purgans, and more especially Antimony, which only purges downward. Malignant Fevers. By Malignant Fevers we understand, all kind of Epidemical affects, which at first strike the body with piercing cold, afterwards with most vehement heat, not without malignity from the air, or caused by intemperance in meats and drinks; such are Petechial, Vngarick and Catarrhal Fevers: Also burning Fevers, which hitherto have invaded and assaulted a great part of Europe. In Cure of these a more happy method cannot be found than what is begun with vomiting, and by necessary Mediums at length ended in Confortatives. A Vomitery is Aqua bened. whose use is deservedly praised. Tcuching the cutting of a Vein, by some greatly feared, it is often doubtful with us, whether it may be necessary or no. The Headache speedily requires it, yet oftentimes in Choleric persons the cutting of a vein hath been undiscreetly done. We therefore with Buland would so temper ourselves in the use of Phlebotomy, as in urgent necessity, and when symptoms sufficiently manifest do require, we would only prescribe it, and not at all vary from this safe Rule. See the Treatise of Vngaricks of Martin Rulands' Son: Also see Balthasar Conradinus of the Vngarick Fever. Distilled water of Harts-hornes that are fresh with the blood in them, is good in all burning, malignant and epidemical Fevers,: See above in the Chap. of Confortatives. The method of curing Fevers. The following method may be used in Curing Fevers: First, if the Feaves 〈…〉 inject an emollient cooling Clyster, than open a Vein, either about four a clock in the Afternoon, or else betimes in the morning, when the 〈…〉 a Clyster hath been injected. 〈…〉 for certain days give a cooling Julep, thus, ℞. Of a cooling decoction ℥ iv, of Syrup of Violets, or Succory ℥ ij; mix these, and make a Julep, of which the sick may drink at pleasure: Or, ℞. Water of Endive, Succory, of each lb ss, Roses ℥ iv, Salt-prunella ℈ ij, Syrup of Nymphea, or of Violets, or of the five roots, of each ℥ i and ss; mix them: Or, ℞. Shave of Hentsthorn ℥ ji, boil them in a sufficient quantity of water of Barley or Poppy. ℞. Of this decoction lb ij, Syrup of Colt's foot, Horebound, Maidenhair, of each ℥ i, Spirit of Scordium without any addition Gr. urij, of Vitriol Gr. xi; mix these, and make a Potion, which being taken, another may be prescribed, with which, after universal Purgations, sometimes ℈ ss, or Gr. uj of Sugar of Saturn may be mixed. The next day after the cutting of a Vein, give some aperient and laxative Apozeme, or, which is also very commodious, purge with infusion of Bubarb, or Extract of Pauchymagogon: Or, make a Magistrale Syrup that may be suitably proper both to the Nature of the Patient, and also of the peccant humour. Than for two days in the morning betimes, and at three a Clock in the Afternoon, (or three hours after dinner) use some aperient laxative Apozeme; the first day again purge, always respecting critical days; If the Fever abate not, again open a Vein the eighth day, and according as need shall be, draw forth the blood; always in the mean while continuing the Julep above mentioned, to which also sometimes may be added some drops of Spirit of Vitriol or Bohemian-tartar, or else ℥ i of purified juice of Lemmons. If strength decays, Confection of Alkermes may sometimes be given, or Confection of Hyacinth with Syrup of Lemons, and distilled water of Cordialum. Also an Opiate may be thus made; ℞. Conserve of Nymphea, Roses, Succory, of each ℥ i, Salt of Pearls, Spirit of Vitriol ℈ ss, of which let the sick take at pleasure: Likewise sometimes in the evenings, chief on Critical days, with the said Confections may be given Gr. uj of the Bezoar-stone, or ʒ ss of water è * Tips of the Hartshorn. Tiphis Cervorum. If the Patient abhor the said Julep, shave of Hartshorn may be boiled in Barley broth, which if you desire to have read like wine, add root of Sorrel, or sour Dock according to pleasure; here it will not be convenient to add Liquorish, but Raisins, Jujube, and of the root of Intybus, leave it till it be cold. Sometimes with great profit in Fevers of this kind sweat is provoked, either with the Bezoar-stone, or with fixed Diaphoretick Antimony, or Mineral Bezoar. After sweeting, yea, in the very time of the sweat, a Julep of salt Prunella may be given in abundance, or Spirit of Vitriol or Sulphur, with Barley water tempered to a grateful sharpness. If heat of the tongue be, it is profitable to extract a mucilagenousness from Quince-seeds, or Seeds of Pomegranate Apples, or to dissolve salt Prunella in water, and to appoint the Sick to hold such things in his mouth. Also he may often eat Pomegranate Apples. If there be great blackness of the tongue, it is convenient to open the veins under the tongue. If the Fever be intermitting, the same Medicaments may also profit, yet must be varied according to the constitution of the matter and disease. If a Quotidian be, in which for the most part the sick complains of the Ventricle, this must be observed, that a vomitory be once or twice given, with the infusion of flowers, or glass of Antimony, or white Vitriol; than without delay purge with somewhat more strong Medicines, which as in others must always be given so, as they may have done working before the access of the Fit; as for Example, if the access be at nine a clock in the morning, than give the purge at three a clock the same morning; so consequently at any other time. In the end of the Fit, sweeting, which for the most part is want to be of its own accord, strive to increase by wrapping the Patient very warm, and than give him more largely of the above prescribed Julep. If he purge not, always an hour before the Fit, let him take the said Julep with a double quantity of salt Prunella added, as much as he will, at lest ℥ uj, or if he abhor the Julep, make an Emulsion. The next day after the first purgation, if strength permit, cut a vein; if not, than the following day. If by these Medicaments continued for some time, the Disease abate not, it is profitable a little before the Fit come, or as soon as ever any coldness in the joints gins to be perceived, to exhibit in those of ripe age ℈ ij, in Women ℈ i, ℈ ss, in Children ℈ ss, or ℈ i of the following Pills, which do wonderfully expel Feverish distempers. Of which also above in intermitting Fevers. ℞. Glass of Antimony made by itself, and most finely reduced to powder ℥ ss, Sugar, Wheat flower, of each ℥ iv, Saffron ℈ i; boil these in common water over a gentle fire to the consistency of a Poultis, very thick, beware it burn not, but let it be almost as hard as bread, than make it up into little balls, etc. Or give half a spoonful of the following Febrifugal water. ℞. Water of the lesser Centaury, of Strawberries, of each lb ij, Honey lb iv, mix them in a Cucurbit, etc. The description of which see Crollius his Notes, and elsewhere. A Water useful in all Fevers. ℞. Salt Nitre lb i, Sulphur, Salt Ammoniack, of each ℥ ss, of the Salt and Sulphur make Lapis Prunella, in the end adding Salt Ammoniack; of this stone ℞. ℥ ij, of water of Cardu. Bened. ℈ iv, Oil of Sulphur ℈ ij; mix these, and according to Art make water of Carduus bened. Of this water ℥ iv may be often exhibited, in the evenings, in malignant Tertians, etc. We also have known some Cured with Salt of Wormwood from ℈ ss, to ʒ ss, with six drops of Spirit of Vitriol, water of Succory ℥ i, ij or iij, exhibited three hours before the Fit, and the Patient laid to sweated in bed; or a Dose of spirit of Bohemian-tartar may be given, or Salt-Ammoniack prepared as is above described in imbecility of the Ventricle, from Gr. uj to viij, in water of the lesser Centaury, or a decoction of Succory three hours before the Fit, and the Patient laid to sweated; this provoking sweat largely Cures the distemper. The same Dose must be iterated, if the first or second time be not sufficient. Of much virtue also is Crollius his Frebrile Specific of Shel-fishes; Dose from ℈ i to ℈ ij in a draught of wine. In all the said Fevers, the use of Epithema's by application to the Heart, Liver and Testicles must not be neglected, of which see the Practics. This is to be noted, that in all intermitting Diuturnal Fevers, recourse may safely be had to Antimonial and Mercurial Medicines, that so the cause of such evils lurking in any internal part, chief in the Mesentery, may be purged out, which, unless by the use of the foregoing medicaments, will hardly ever be rightly expelled, save only by length of time. In the Quartane, at first may be made a liquid Magistrale syrup, of Aperients, and such as purge Melancholy and the Spleen, of which the Sick may take several days together one Dose, excepting the days of the Fits; or an Aperient Laxative Apozeme may be made, of which the Patient may take two Doses several days (viz.) one in the morning betimes, and the other three hours before Supper. Also a plaster of Gum-Ammoniack must always be applied to the Spleen after universal evacuations. The Obstructions being removed, to accelerate the Cure, Antimonials are necessary, by which, if the evil be not removed, it is convenient two days together to give Mineral Bezoar, and after the taking to provoke sweat in Bed. Before the Fit, when signs of its coming appear, Gr. uj or viij of Oil of Cloves, in some Conserve or Syrup, is very profitable; or one spoonful of the expressed juice of the lesser House-leek may be given in wine; or infusion of Colts-foot, or else a Vomitory. Pestilence. Preservatives found out and prescribed by Physicians are very many, but how certain, and how far impowered to preserve from the Pestilence, is sufficiently manifest, since the preserved, and other's not having preservatives, are alike assaulted. Sometimes, chief where there is no disposition of the body itself to attract the venom, they may in such bodies preserve; but whensoever any spark of Sulphur in us is depraved, and the Mercury of the Microcosm weakened, very rarely than can we escape being tainted with venomous influences. The continual use of Rhubarb, as also of Wormseed, hath preserved many from infection of the Pestilence, but not all. The same likewise may be judged of other things; for the most precious things could not preserve all, though they were beneficial to some. Yet there are some things in which a singular virtue is placed, both to defend and preserve: See the Idea Leimodea of John Henneman Reysingk. 1. The Specific Elixir pestilential of Crollius, is of very great force, of which see Crollius. Hereto may be referred Diaphoretick solar Antimony; also Sol transparent, and Panacaea of Sulphur of Antimony, and Mineral Bezoar prescribed in Crollius his Notes. Likewise the Duke of Saxonies' powder, the preparation of which see Parmacopaea Augustana, and Animal Bezoar. 2. Spirit of Wine Camphorate, or Pestilential water by me described, which is thus made: ℞. Of the best spirit of Wine lb i, choice Camphire in the summer time ʒ seven and ℈ i, in the winter ʒ x and ℈ ij; mix these, the Camphire being first cut very small, and it will dissolve presently without fire, hung in the vessel ℈ ss of Oriental Saffron tied in a bag, and the spirit of wine will be of a golden colour. Keep this water in a large glass well stopped, not full, but let a fifth or sixth part be voided, and use it in the time of necessity, according to the Germane prescript set forth 1623. in that most direful Pestilence. Of like virtue is compounded Oil of Camphire, made of Oil of Cloves and Salt of Wormwood, which is by me annexed at the end of Tyrocinium, where are other necessary things also in this case very commodious. Another Elixir, ℞. Bole-armenack, Terra Sigillata, Solomons-seal, Elecampane, Tormentil, Pimpernel, Angellica, Masterwort, Seeds of Rocket, of each ℥ ss, Cloves, Lignum Aloes, Cinnamon, of each ʒ i, read Sanders ℈ i, the best Treacle ℥ ss; Upon these when pulverisate pour the quantity of one measure of spirit of wine; distil it by a Cucurbit in Balneo: Dose, half a spoonful; if used instead of other medicaments for preservation, the Patient not eating in two hours after the taking of it: But if used in the Cure of the Pest, one spoonful must be given, and the sick laid to sweated in bed; this must be continued as long as strength will bear; and repeat the Dose eight times in eight hours, till no anxiety of the heart do remain. A Cordial Unguent. ℞. Malmsie-wine ℥ i, juice of Citron ℥ i and ss, juice of Sage expressed ℥ ss, Vinegar of Treacle, Oil of sweet Almonds, of each ℥ ij, distilled Oil of Iuniper ℥ ss, the best Mithridate, Treacle Androma, of each ℥ i; these beaten together, set in a glass vessel over hot sand, without boiling, till the juices be dissolved in the wine and the vinegar: To this when strained add Oil of Scorpions ℥ i, and a little wax; work these diligently together over a gentle fire, and with it join Oil of sweet Almonds ℥ i, of Citron ℈ i, of our Pestilential Extract ʒ i and ss, Civet ℈ ss: Make up all these in form of an Ointment. Pestilential Extract. ℞. Root of Angelica, Masterwort, Wormseed, Elecampane, Valerean, Vincetox, of each ℥ ss, Tormentil, Dittany-cretic. Sentrana, Butter-burr, Devilsbit, Pimpernel, of each ℥ i, Seeds of Loveage ℥ iij, Seeds of Angelica, Melissa, of each ʒ ij, Citron ʒ i, Iuniper berries two handfuls, tops of Bettony, Melissa, Scordium, Scabious, Card. Bened. of each one handful and half, flowers of St. Johns-wort, Lungwort, of each one handful: Break these a little together, and infuse them in a sufficient quantity of Spirit of wine, in a hot place, the vessel being very well closed; afterwards according to Art make an Extract. 3. A famous Preservative prepared of most white Sugar Candied, and Spirit of Salt dulcefied with spirit of wine, which is thus made: ℞. Of white Sugar Candy pulverisate ℥ iv, imbibe it with the aforesaid spirit of Salt, (spirit of salt is edulcorated thus: ℞. Spirit of Wine, and spirit of Salt, of each a like quantity, distil them three or four times, when inseparably united, it will be sweet) make it in form of an Electuary; Dose ʒ ss always given upon an empty stomach; this exterminates all putrefaction, and preserves the Ventricle and interior bowels in an excellent disposition. Hereto may be referred the Diaphoreticks we have spoken of from the beginning: For they are both helpful in the Cure of, and preservation from the Pestilence. There are some who ascribe much to Annulets and Periaptons', and indeed not without reason; See Crollius his Notes, and my Treatise of the Pestilence, where you may found very many prescriptions of this kind. In Cure of the Pest some commend salt prepared of Vine-twigs, after the usual manner (they must be burnt, and afterwards by sulphur, etc.) only more often (viz. nine or ten times) rectified, that is, dissolved and coagulated; of this give ℈ i in wine, or other Pestilential water, if possible at the beginning of the infection, or a little after. This is not rare, yet is commended above other things. Some after three or four hours exhibit ʒ ss or ℈ i of the common Colubrine Antidote, to provoke sweat. (This Antidote without salt is of no force.) The virtues of this are greatly commended, nay, it is affirmed, that there is no Pest, how formidable soever, but may be expelled by this Antidote, or at lest thrust out to the Emunctuory places; chief if after due operation Confortatives be adhibited. Moreover to Imposthumes, or Pestilential Ulcers, either arising of their own accord, or thrust out from the Centre to the circumference by Medicines inwardly taken, ripening Medicaments must be applied, partly dissipating or extracting, and partly resolving, after which such as consolidate. Discussing Remedies are many and various, which nevertheless aught prudently and cautiously to be administered, lest the venom outwardly expelled, be thereby inwardly driven, and so the Disease become implacable: see the Practics. Toads dried and pricked through the head, (for they do not attract the venom by the body) and applied to the Pestilential Tumours, (or to the belly) the skin remaining whole, they do so powerfully attract the venom, that although they be very hard at first, yet they will become plain as before the tumours were, howsoever at first they are want to swell as if they would break; before the application they may be steeped in vinegar. This must be repeated as often as need is: see Paracelsus of the Pestilence ad Sterzingenses. So the Pestilential Elixir of Crollius applied by anointing to the Tumours insensibly extracts and dissipates the venom. Of like virtue is the Liquor that remains, after the making Extract of Treacle, if applied to the swell: Also Extract of Sulphur, made with spirit (Oil) of Iuniper, and the tumours anointed therewith is very beneficial, only the stinking smell thereof may be offensive. Resolving or ripening medicaments are also various; but this is 〈◊〉 to be minded, that ripening moist Cataplasms in Pestilential Tumours are of little or no use, and lesle benefit, for indeed they are applied hot, but because they are also suddenly cooled, the evil thereby rather descends, and precipitate● more deeply; therefore are by all means to be avoided. A more convenient way is thus; Anoint the affected part with Oil or Butter of Antimony the breadth of a groat just about the top of the knot, leave it till the place be dry; afterwards apply this resolving Unguent, that it may break the Sore: ℞. Oil of Linum, Camomile, of each ℈ ij, Saffronʒ i, the yolks of two Eggs, mix these, and make an Unguent. Of this Unguent apply a little hot, repeat it often, and in a short space the Ulcer will break: Which must be cleansed with the compounded mundefying Ointment, described above in the Chap. of Lues-venerea, and afterwards consolidated with a healing Plaster or Opodeldoch. Note, Pestilential Sores that are open must not be too hastily healed up, viz. not until all the venom from the root be expelled, if otherwise, great danger will ensue: Therefore after mundification use the following Plaster; ℞. Wax lb i, white Rosin ℥ iv, Turpentine of Larix ℥ i, Oil of Toads, Scorpions, of each ℥ ij, liquid Storaxʒ uj, juice of Selandine expressed ℥ iv, round Aristolochy ℥ ss, Gum-ammoniack dissolved and thickened in vinegar ℥ i and ss, Myrrh, Sarcocolla, of each ʒ j Make a Plaster. Oil of Toads is thus made; ℞. Oil Olive lb ss, boil it in a pan, afterwards ℞. Eight Toads, prick them with a skewer, and hung them up till they be dry, and throw them into the boiling Oil, let them remain therein a little time; afterwards cool it, strain it and keep for use. There is also another Plaster breaking Pestilential Tumours, made after this manner. ℞. Of the Magnet ℥ ss, Turpentine, Oil of Scorpions, of each ℥ j Mastic, Amber, read Myrrh, Sarcocolla, Gum-ammoniack, prepared Cantharideses, of each ʒ ij, Rosin ℥ iv, Wax lb i, mix these and make a Plaster, which spread upon Leather and applied to the Ulcer, first ripens it, afterwards breaks it; when broke it must be cleansed with other Ointments, and after cleansing healed; we therefore now come to consolidation. An Apodeldoch very easy of preparation, yet not of lesle virtue than that of Crollius or Wurtzianus, is thus made; ℞. Galbanum, Opopanax, of each ℥ ij, Ammoniack Bdellium, of each ℥ i; macerate these eight or fourteen days in Vinegar, the longer the better; afterwards strain and thicken them to the thickness of Honey: Than ℞. Lithargy pulverisate lb i, boil it in lb ij of Oil Olive, with gentle, not vehement fire, always stirring it with a spartle, until it have a read or dusty colour: Remove it from the fire, and add (a little after) lb i of melted Wax, stir it till it be well incorporated with the Oil, than add the aforesaid thickened Gums, and mix them diligently; when all are very well mixed over a soft fire, add ℥ iv of Oil of Bays, and again tightly mix them; this being done remove it from the fire, and add the following powders: ℞. Crocus of Iron, Mummy, Magnet, Magistery of read and white Corals, of each ℥ ss, Lapis Calaminaris, read Myrrh, Masculine Frankincense, Mastic, round Aristolochy, of each ℥ ij; Reduce all these to a most subtle powder, which leisurely mix with the aforesaid. This thus performed, lastly, add ʒ i of Balsam of Amber, that is, what comes forth last in distillation of Oil of Amber; and again mix it over a soft fire; than before it be quite cold, make it up in rolls with Oil of St. Johns-wort. Carbuncles, or other Pestilential Sores, are diligently to be handled. There is an exquisite method; thus: 1. Draw a perfect right Saphire, round about the circle of the Carbuncle (the Saphire buried in the Earth in twenty four hours by circumrotation recovers its virtue) until by often encompassing the Carbuncle, the circle seem to be black. 2. This being done anoint the top of the Sore with butter of Antimony, than anoint it with the resolving Unguent aforesaid, and a little after the Carbuncle will all fall of. After this use a Magnetic attractive Plaster, or else the compounded cleansing Ointment, and at length the Opodeldoch, that the place may be healed. There is another Magnetic Plaster of singular use in the Pestilence, the most powerful ingredient or basis whereof is Arsenical Magnet, artificially prepared after this manner: ℞. Crude Antimony, yellow Sulphur, white Arsenic, of each ʒ ij; reduce these to a most fine powder, put this in a Phial or other convenient glass, and cover it in sand, under which make a moderate fire, till all be melted together, which may be known by dipping in an iron rod or spatula: if the matter stick to it, and be of a dark read colour like Turpentine, cool the vessel, and take out the matter, which will be hard like pitch. This Arsenical magnet is not more venomous; but may safely without any danger be exhibited; moreover a Potential Cautery is in this case excellently useful, which operates without any inflammation or dolorous corrosion. The use of it in the Pest, is like a Periapton hanged about the neck. Here may be applied the forenamed Plaster, which is thus: ℞. Turpentine of Larix and Wax, of each ℥ ss, Gum of Sarapinum, Galbanum, Arsenic magnet, of each ʒ iij, Oil of Amberʒ ij, Earth of Vitriol very well washed ʒ i: Dissolve the Gums first in Vinegar of Squills, strain the Solution through a linen cloth, and express it, thicken it by boiling until the Vinegar be consumed, and the Gums return to their former consistency: Than melt the Wax and Turpentine apart, and work them together without fire, till they be thick like Ointment; This being done, add the purified Gums, and the Arsenical powder, with the Earth of Vitriol, and Oil of Amber; (the Earth of Vitriol is thus made: ℞. Vitriol, sublime it with Sal Ammoniack, until the three Principles, (viz.) Salt, Sulphur and Mercury be removed, than will remain (an Earth, which must be often washed with Aqua dulcis;) lastly, with Oil of Scorpions make it up in Rolls, and keep for use. This Plaster applied after the usual manner to Pestilential Ulcers or Carbuncles, breaks them, and powerfully like a Loadstone attracts the venom, not suffering the opened Sore to consolidate, till all veneriosity be perfectly extracted. If need be of further cleansing, use the often before mentioned cleansing, and as occasion is, consolidating Medicines: See the Anatomy of Vitriol Angel. Sal. Also Wurtzius his Plaster. The Plaster, which is otherwise called my Domestic Plaster, is thus made; ℞. Scammony, Wax, of each ℥ iv, Larix Turpentine ℥ i; melt them over a gentle fire, than add Vnguentum populeon ℥ ij, diligently mix them: To which add powder of Amber, Frankincense, Mastic, Myrrh, Aloes, of each ʒ i; root of Ditany, Gentian, round Aristolochy, of each ʒ ij, burnt Alum ℥ ss, Saltʒ uj, Camphireʒ i; mix these perfectly according to Art, and make it up in Rolls. It's use is in Carbuncles, and inflamed and corrupted breasts; it extracts the heat and removes the Tumour, by maturating what is corrupted. It is very beneficial in all Ulcers and Clefts whatsoever. In scorched wounds ' or such as take their beginning from burns, it is profitably helpful. Wounds by pricks or cuts without putrefaction it perfectly cures; hinders excressency of flesh, augmenting it where need is; also old Ulcers, first cleansed, are cured by this Plaster: Which hath hitherto got no other name, because its powerful virtue, hath only been privately experimented. If a malignant Fever and Pest be both at one time, it is convenient first to cut a vein, yet unless the Physician be called at the beginning of the distemper, (viz) assoon as the Patient is assaulted, to appoint cutting of a vein may not be necessary, but it will be more expedient to have recourse to such things as may speedily resist the malignity, among which Mineral Bezoar is most excellent, after the taking of which in the Pestilence, the venom is presently forced to the Externalls, appearing after the first or second sweat, in Buboes, Blanes, or Carbuncles: This must be repeated every hour six hours together. It is very convenient here to make a Julep of Cardu. bened. water with Salt-prunella, Syrup of Lemons, or juice of Citron. In other things the Physician may proceed according to Prescripts of Practitioners. Rotula's of Balsam of Sulphur are profitable in preserving from, and Cure of the Pestilence. Also Opiates may be made of old Conserve of Scordium, or with German Treacle (which is made with Juniper-berries boiled in simple water till they be soft, afterwards bruised and expressed, and the expressed juice reduced to the form of an Extract,) with liquor of * Tipè. Typhus of Hartshorn, or the Bezoar-stone, Lachryma Cervi, unicorns-horn, and Terra Sigillata, Hartshorn, which also by itself may be given to provoke sweat, with Aurum potabile, Salt or solution of Pearls, of which with addition of Confection of Alkermes, Tablets may be made for the sick to eat of, sometimes. Cure of Externalls. Scabs. In perfect curing Scabs of every kind the cleansing of the blood is principally needful: For in the evil affected blood abounding with salt, vitriolate aluminous astringent impurities, this so great an evil is closely settled between the skin and the flesh. The Cure therefore must be effected with mundefying medicines, as Mercurdulcis, Mercur. vitae, Arcanum of Corals, Extract of Panchymagogon, and such like. If Obstructions are found to be in the body, and they before purgations be exhibited, care must be taken to remove them first, without which, the inveterate Scabbiness will scarcely be abated. Afterwards the blood being cleansed and Obstructions removed, correctives may more happily be introduced, and so the desired Cure follow. To this purpose Magistery and Tincture of Corals are highly commended; Flowers of fixed white Antimony given in a decoction or spirit of Guaiacum, take away the contumacious Scabbiness accompanied with troublesome Itchings. By this means I restored a Student in Physic, and a certain Bohemian. Sometimes in this case Stoves, and Unguents are required; also Baths, see the Practics. Aqua-mortua, which is made after Solution and Precipitation of Silver in Aquafortis, remaining in the bottom like green juice, by simple anointing, after the use of Universals before mentioned, perfectly cures Scabs in the hands or feet; Mercur. dulcis dissolved by gentle boiling in distilled water of Oranges, so as to lb i of water there be ʒ ss of Mercury, performs the same. Of like virtue is Gold dissolved in Aqua Regis, and again reduced to a Calx, that is, revoked by distillation, and at length extracted with spirit of Turpentine till it become like Oil, or an Oyl-like mass; with this the Scabs being anointed are presently removed. The Volatile Scab. There is a kind of Scab, which Fallopius calls Volatile, by reason of its sudden dispersing itself all over the skin of the body: For oftentimes it hath been seen, that this Evil hath in one night spread itself all over the body, as it were by flying, taking possession of all parts. Physicians say there is a usual spreading of blood on the Superficies of the body, as in St. Antony's fire, without any Scab. Nevertheless this Volatick Scab, can never be cured as that other spreading of blood is cured. This Evil hath been often seen, even to death itself, obstinately to reject all Medicines. In this case indeed all necessary things aught to be done, (viz.) by purging and sweeting; but when the Evil is thrust out to the circumference of the body, it admits of hardly any external Cure. This most excellent secret hath often effected the Cure. ℞. The blood (fresh) that falls from the womb in the birth, with the whole Secundine or part thereof, and wash the whole part affected therewith; this seldom or never needs be repeated twice, for the Volatick Scab is hereby mortified, and presently falls of. After this manner, and by this only secret, I have cured very many persons infected with this dangerous Scab. Unctions here are of no use. Cynones. These kind of Evils are removed with a decoction of Sulphur, and a like quantity of Bohemian-tartar made with simple water, and the place affected bathed therewith. Also Balsam of Sulphur. Bunches. Bunches without incision are easily cured, if the Patiented drink often out of the skull of a dead man. Of like virtue is ashes of Sponges thus made; * Page 377. ℞. Of Sponges ℥ uj, of stones or gravel that is found in Spungesʒ iv; Calcine the Sponges in an Earthen pot covered, till they be fit to reduce to powder. Of this give every day ʒ i in wine two hours before meat. By this means I cured an Earls Son of nine years of age. Also certain Virgins of this City, concerning whom Physicians, otherwise in this kind excellent, have despaired, happily werd Cured by me. Kings-Evil. These Evils Latent are perfectly cured, if coals of a Mole be daily exhibited in wine or other appropriate decoction. I call that latent which is not yet ulcerated. They are more speedily removed being anointed with Oil of Milk, (this is made per Vesicam, of putrified Milk) and afterwards if the remaining Caput Mortuum after the distillation of the Milk, be mixed with the distilled Oil, and reduced to the consistency of a Plaster, and applied to the part affected, it more powerfully effects the Cure. But if Ulcerated they are most happily cured by ashes of Salamander sprinkled upon them, being first powdered, the Salamander must be burnt in an earthen pot by fire of circulation; but in the Calcining beware of the perilous fume thereof. The coals of a Mole may be inwardly taken, notwithstanding outward applications. Dose ℈ ss, Gr. uj, viij and xij. Contraction of the Members. Contracting of the Members may arise from various causes; The chiefest cause is constriction of the * A yellowish water growing in the joints. Synony of the Nerves and Ligaments, which in themselves are as it were deprived of their wont agility, from whence contractings of the joints and members are introduced: This is difficultly removed by vulgar medicaments. Relief in extremities of this kind is sometimes found in the use of Natural hot Baths, by the force and power they obtain from Minerals spiritually powerful in such waters. Indeed this kind of help is useful in common practice, but if the same be deficient, or the Diseased be far remote from such Baths; there are other things which may most commodiously be used, from whence oftentimes the Cure is more happily affected at home. The body must be cleansed with kindly purgations; such are these: Extract of Hellebore, Rhubarb, Mechoacanna, Panchymagogon vegetable; also among Minerals, famous is the Specific purge of Antimonial Pills purging both ways, or those that only purge downwards. Note. Mercurial Medicines cannot here be profitably used; nor Coloquintida or Elateries: For by their substantial humidities, they are of little or no effect. If Obstructions in the body be strong, which indeed are want both to precede and follow Contractures, these must be removed with Medicines properly resolving Obstructions, both vulgar and Chemical. Than the whole habit of the body must be reduced to a temperate equality of necessary moisture: To which purpose Baths prepared of emollient and moistening Herbs are very convenient. Note. In lean bodies Stoves do much more hurt than good; moreover in every Bathing, some of the Tincture of Antimony should be given in a just Dose, with convenient vehicles, as water of Lilies of the valley, that also in the time of Bathing, sweat may be somewhat provoked, to flow from the habit of the body. Also by this means the spirit of life hath more free access to the extremities of the members, whereby the cause of Contracture is removed. Having mentioned these, we now come to external medicaments, among many others, this following is principally excellent, and is thus: ℞. Roots of Angelica lb v, which well bruised boil with wine in a convenient vessel diligently closed, until the roots come to a mucilaginous substance, which express, and after boil it gently till half be consumed; than ℞. Of excellent Rhenish or Spanish wine lb iv, in which dissolve of the best Saffron pulverisate ʒ iij; heat the wine over coals leisurely in a convenient vessel, and put in of Venice-sope the best that can be got, cut very small lb i, keep it continually stirring till the Soap be plainly dissolved; which being done, add Oil of Turpentine and Juniper, of each ss a part, mix them diligently, and by further boiling join them with the mucilaginous substance of Angelica roots, until the whole be reduced to a just Consistency. With this Unguent anoint the whole body, and especially in those places where the contracture more strongly abides; this do always after going out of the Bath: Every other day repeat both the use of the Bath and Unction, until it be done nine times: By this means the Nerves and Ligaments are loosened, and the Patient restored to his pristine vigour. This Cure is more happily and speedily effected, if with the Tincture of Antimony before bathing three or four drops of distilled Oil of Angelica be exhibited. Note. Galbanum must not be given unless the body be very strong, and not lean. In Contractures Mercurial, Unctions are profitable, also the * Hartmanes' Stove. Stove above prescribed with spirit of wine (a Bath made with the decoction of Pulse) together with Balsam of life exhibited in Treacle water, mixtura simplex, or Tincture of Antimony given to provoke sweat; afterwards a Magnetic plaster may profitably be applied. To drive out the venom, Balsam of life with the Magnetic Plaster are singularly useful, especially where the venom lies hid in the centre of the body: See above in the Chap. of Love-potions. By this means I cured an Earls Daughter. Dryness of the Members. In particular dryness, after the use of universals before mentioned, if necessity urge, there are specificks both internal and external. It cannot be denied, but that fomentations (of Willows) Unctions and Plasters prescribed by Authors, and confirmed by use, do much help in this case. Internals are, 1. ℞. Virgin's honey a sufficient quantity, with this anoint the inside of an Earthen pot, and place it in an Antheap up to the neck, lay over the top a sieve that is not very close, and so the Aunts alured by the sweetness of the honey will fall through the holes of the sieve, without other filth; when you have thus gathered a sufficient quantity of them, pour upon them good spirit of wine, digest them in Balneo a day or two, afterwards distil them, at first with gentle Fire, that the spirit of wine may come forth, than increase the Fire, that the water of the Aunts and honey may come forth together, which keep for use. Of this water give one spoonful three days together in the morning's fasting: sometimes in the evenings half a spoonful may be given with a piece of bread toasted: But the withered dry Member chafe often with the spirit of wine first drawn of: See above in the Chap. of Consumption. 2. Very powerful in restoring the dry Member, is, the River water, which in watering great Horses, is want to fly out of their mouths after they have drunk, if it be diligently saved and given to drink morning and evening. An extreme is Arcanum of sweet Alum, of which Wurtzius makes mention, Cap. 23. H. 3. which is thus explained; boil (that is, Calcine) Alum to a thick consistency in an Earthen pot, that the Phlegm may evaporate. This, when beaten, distil by Retort, that the spirit which is like Aqua fortis, may come forth. The Caput Mortuum taken out and beaten, will become a soft tender earth, of which Wurtzius speaks, dissolve this earth in water bloodwarm; in the solution the dead earth will remain in the bottom, filter it, and afterwards boil it. Also filter the Alum, and when coagulated join it with Common Salt, and proceed further as the Author himself teaches. See its use also in the said place. Also another extreme in dryness of this kind, is Oil of Vitriol, Amber or Turpentine: Also Man's grease with a like quantity of Oil of Vitriol (read or strong Oil which is made of blue Vitriol) mixed together leisurely with Oil of Amber, or other of the abovesaid Oils. The parched place must first be chafed with more sharp clotheses; afterwards anointed, and that often. Note. Members more dry must always be chafed with clotheses very hot, or else with Fox skins. Laxation. Members out of joint must first be rightly set. 2. A decoction of Camomile flowers must be applied with a blue cloth; also flowers of St. Johns-wort and Longwort, added to the Decoction. 3. The part anointed with Oil of Wax. Tumours. In watery Tumours excellent is Goat's dung with water Fabrorum, or which is better, boiled with its proper Urine, and applied. In hot Tumours which are called * Preternatural Tumours. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, Epithema's generally profit, such are these. 1. Water of Frog-spawn, in which a little Myrrh is boiled. 2. A strong Lixivium boiled till it wax white, mixed with Linseed Oil, in three or four hours it helps in the * A kind of St. Anthony's fire. Herpes', with which Children are often inflicted. 3. A plaster of Water-cresses bruised. Note. If Tumours of this kind often hap, such things as cleanse and abate the superabundance of blood must not be neglected. Phypella. In Phypella's, fetid Oil of Bohemian-tartar or Guaiacum is very useful. This Tumour is called a * Or wa●kernel. Boil, because it is preternatural, and grows in the Groins, and where Kernels are want to be. Concerning Oedema, see Platerus. Buboes. Of Buboes above in the Chap. of the Pestilence. Here is commended Balsam of Bohemian-tartar, of which Ruland Cent. 1. Also a plaster of Diasulphur, in the following Curation. Carbuncle. Of the Carbuncle see above in the Chap. of the Pestilence; hereto may be referred the plaster of Arsenical Magnet, of which a little before. * A push rising by night. Epinyctis and Felons. In Epinyctis and Felons the same things are useful, only beware that you open it with no kind of Iron (chief in time of the Pestilence) for, for the most part, death follows; these are of a duskish, dark colour, the worst of all bushes, so called, because they break out in the night. Terminthus. Tumours of this kind are sometimes like to Ulcerated Herpes', they may be anointed with Oil of Nuts expressed and thickened, of which above: Also Balsam of Diasulphur. They are Tumours, in the top 〈…〉 a black Whelk appears. * A disease arising from Rheum in the head. Hydrocephalum. In the Hydrocephalum, Snails with their 〈…〉 in form of a plaster applied to the head, and left 〈…〉 own accord, doth wonderfully help: See Fabritius Hild● 〈…〉 Observations, Cent. 3. Timpany, and windy swelling in the Cod. Of the Timpany, and windy swelling of the Cod: See above. Windy Tumour of the skin. In windy Tumours of the skin apply Cuppinglasses with scarification: Also Carminative seeds, the root of Wallwort fresh, bruised and applied instead of a plaster, admirably disperses all windiness. Schirrus. Of the Schirrus chief in the inward parts we have already spoken. When they outwardly appear, Cataplasms of Briony roots, also Goat's dung and urine do much help. Note. A plaster of Hemlock, of which above, is not here at all profitable. The Gangrene. Of the Gangrene, see Rulands' Curation the last Cent. 10. Here Balsam of Sulphur, and a plaster of Diasulphur applied to the part affected. By this means I cured the Ganglion of the Yard in a Consul of Bremen: See also below in the Gangrene, and Sphacelus beginning. A swelling called Bronchocele. Bronchocele is a Tumour of the Nerves in Ligamentous parts growing of flesh, it is cured with Balsam of Sulphur, and a plaster of Diasulphur. Cancer. Of the Cancer see above (the hidden Caneer is described) it is called Cancer of the breasts. Running Ulcers. In running Ulcers of excellent use is common Oil impregnated with Mercur. dulcis sublimate, of which above. Also Balsam of Sulphur, and a plaster of Diasulphur, but the Ulcers must first be cleansed. See the cleansing medicaments above in Lues-venerea. * An excressence of flesh. Sarcoma. Sarcomaes are cured, as the Polipus, of which above. * A crooked swelling vein. Varix. These swell (familiar to women with Child, whence by the Germane called Kinds Adern) are thus cured; ℞. May butter, or in defect thereof Oil of Roses one part; the expressed juice of bruised Crabs two parts; Mix them, and boil them to the consistency of an Unguent, (or boil them gently) afterwards apply this alone to the part affected. It stinks exceedingly. Aneurisma. For Aneurisma's, ℞. Ashes of Figs ℥ ss, Wax an ℥, Turpentineʒ ij; mix these and make a Plaster, spread it and apply it often. Balsam of Sulphur may be mixed therewith, and sometimes may be added purified Earth of Vitriol. St. Anthony's fire. St. Anthony's fire newly taken, what part soever it invades, requires moderate discussing externalls. Menstruous blood dissolved in Rose vinegar, and applied hot, presently dissolves it, especially if sweeting be also moved with simple or compounded, Solar or Lunar Bezoar, in water of Senecio: Also Mixtura simplex in the same Vehicle. Likewise a decoction of Myrrh, and Olibanum in wine and vinegar, and applied hot, presently dissolves it. Leaves of Horseradish, with the hard veins in them bruised, applied somewhat hot, represses the heat of the blood. Some familiarly use water of Frog-spawn, to extinguish St. Anthony's fire, but oftentimes with evil success; For it is too cold, that is, it hath in itself Mercury conjoined with a certain Saturnine property. It indeed is repercussive, but a manifest cause of subsequent grievous symptoms; for sometimes the veiny and nervous parts are mortified thereby: Yet a little of it mixed with the decoction of Myrrh and Olibanum may more laudably be appointed. Linen stockings imbibed in water of Frog-spawn and again dried, and worn (the matter being first rightly prepared) abates and preserves the legs and feet from St. Anthony's fire. In these fires ulcerated, for the Cure of them see Ruland Cent. 1 Curate. 43. This Cure I have happily used in several young Women, (water Cresses only.) In St. Anthony's fire Phlegmonous Curate. 61. Cent. 9 Phlyctaena. * A swelling with blisters like wild fire. In Phlyctaena's, or the persons so afflicted, when they fix in fleshy parts; among restrictive healing Medicines, there is nothing better than an Epithema made of the strong Lixivium of Beech ashes, and a like quantity of Linseed Oil, exceedingly well mixed, and afterwards the affected part bathed hot therewith, by application of linen clotheses, and this repeated often. If a little Oil of Nutmegs be added, the Cure will more perfectly follow. These are bladders, like bubbles rising in boiling water, having in them a yellow liquor. Herpes' * Winding or running crooked. Miliaris. The Miliar Herpes', as also the true Herpes', is mitigated with water of Calxvive applied hot to the parts affected; it more strongly operates, if sweet Alum or Sugar of Saturn, be dissolved in it before application. It is best in this case to have especial regard to the cleansing of the body; for this Malady is very often the cause of evil digestion in men, and obstruction of the Menses in Women. Therefore care must be taken to prevent either. Sweat is very necessary after due performance of all other things, whereby the subsequent Cure is rendered easy: But if ulcerations of the flesh and skin be, or if they lie hid, and the evil be thereby more contumacious, recourse must be had to mundifying Remedies above prescribed. Here is chief commended cream of Calx vive mixed with other cleansing Medicines, and applied. A decoction of * Arsesmart. Arsesmart, so leaves of Madder boiled in water and wine, do not only mundefie, but also cure the Herpes', especially of the Legs. Saturnine unguent of Lithargy of Gold and Oil Olive, mixed without fire by continual beating in a lead Mortar, doth admirably help. Balsam of Sulphur effects the Cure. Ring-worm and Tetter beginning. Ringworms and Tetters beginning, especially such as are in the Face and Neck, are taken away, by anointing with fasting spittle rubbed upon them; but if more contumacious, and further spread in the skin, than after general cleansing Medicaments, others also must be added. The water which by distillation is drawn from Oil of Tartar per diliquium dissolved with crude Mercury (in a fourfold proportion, that is, to lb i of Oil of Bohemian-tartar, put ℥ iv of Mercury, distil it in a Retort, the Mercury first comes of, so the water is not Corrosive;) Cures all Tetters and Ringworms, yea, though most contumacious. So Oil of Bohemian-tartar made per diliquium, with a like quantity of Oil of Wax diligently mixed, both cleanses and cures Ringworms. Itching. For the Itch, ℞. Of Galens cooling ointment ℥ i, of Populeon ℥ ss, of Opium Gr. iij or iv; dissolve the Opium in Oil of sweet Almonds, afterwards mix them, and anoint the parts. Scurviness, or the wild Scab. Although this Scurvy seem divers from other Scabs, yet they are generated from one and the same cause; they either always come together, or one follows the other; therefore what difference there is, doth certainly seem to depend upon too much of either Parent, it indeed cannot proceed from a sound constitution: Therefore it should be diligently inquired whether sooner or later it was generated, or came to be manifest in the body. The loathsome Scurvy is almost the Greek-Scurvy, not much differing from the Leprosy of the Greeks. This may be cured with Viridellus prepared as above described. I judge, and not without Experience, that he that can cure this Scurviness, may also cure the Scab, almost of what kind soever. See above, what are described in the Chap. of the Leprosy. Ulcers, Dandref, and running sores of the Head. Ulcers, Dandref, and other running Sores of the head, either confirmed, or by application of improper Medicaments exasperated, mundefying internal Medicines dispose them to a fitness for admitting of Cure, but there is no cleansing Remedy so happy as inwardly to remove the cause, and outwardly also the evil itself. It is not always profitable to cure running Sores of this kind, especially in Children, since it is very often manifest, that from thence much more danger and detriment doth arise, than health or tranquillity is procured thereby. Some endeavour to eradicate these evils by pitched Caps mixed with Arsenic, but these are plainly hurtful. After the use of internalls above described, this most excellent Cure is effected by two things. 1. Is the Urine of a Boar taken out with the bladder itself, and the Boars brains added thereto, with which when diligently prepared, foment the head for some time in a Chimney, that the Patient may the better endure the fume, and with the remaining marrow anoint the ulcerated head; by repeating this certain times the evil is taken away, and the head perfectly cured. 2. Is Balsam of Sulphur, which this and the like ulcerations, doth speedily and fafely remove. Warts. The water that issues out at the end of arms or other pieces of Oak trees chopped of with a hatchet, takes away Warts of what kind soever. Corns. Corns that are cut may be washed with Dog's urine, afterwards a plaster of read Wax applied (the operation will be better, if a little Mercury dulcis be added) than that they may be cured, a little Salt Lard must be worn upon the affected place. In plucking up Corns by the roots, this following is highly commended by Ruland as a principal secret. ℞. Oil of Sulphur per Campane ℥ ss, Corrosive Salt of the Crystal stoneʒ ij, seeds of Henbaneʒ i, Opiumʒ i; grinned these, and mix them. Or, ℞. The blood of an Eel, and anoint the affected place. Hard fleshy tumours. In these hard fleshy swell, after the frequent use of Bathe, it is best to cut them with a knife. Potential Cauteries are of no use in this case. Spots. These spots and blemishes, of which Fernelius, if it be desired to cure them more happily, the body must first be cleansed from depraved humours, afterwards externalls applied; of which are many in use by Practitioners. The fat of the fish Thymalus and Oil of Canes, take away the Spots, by anointing. Man's blood with an equal part of breast milk distilled together, takes away all blemishes. Pimples. Pimples are removed with distilled water of the spotted leaves of Satyrion gathered in the New Moon, with which the skin must be diligently washed in Autumn, to prevent their return in the spring. So Salt of ashes of old Coleworts dissolved in the same water is a present Remedy. Black and blue spots. Black and blue spots are best removed by application of raw flesh. The Gangrene and Sphacelus beginning. The Gangrene or Sphacelus in its beginning, is prevented from spreading; 1. By a strong Lixivium, in which Scordium, roots of Scorzonera and Vincetox are boiled, and the affected place fomented with the same Lixivium applied hot. 2. Spirit of wine Camphorate, that is, in ℥ iij, of which ʒ i of Camphire is dissolved; with this alone or joined with other appropriates, wash the affected place; than this there is nothing more excellent to prevent putrefaction of the part: See Fabritius Hildanus his Observations. 4. Butter of Antimony, with which the part already affected and putrefied must be anointed, and as it were marked therewith, that it may more happily be separated from the living part, and the parts admit of no further putrefaction; it is observable, and plainly to be discerned, that after the corrupted part is encompassed with the butter by anointing, if other things be conveniently and rightly performed, the putrefaction passes not that circle. The dead part must be separated, if one entire part, by the Chirurgeons help, or else by mundefying Unguents, that the dead parts may not corrupt the living. To this purpose excellent is Oil Olive, but more excellent is Oil of Poppy made by expression, if in ℥ iij of either Oils, ʒ ss of sublimate Mercury, or Mineral Turpith be dissolved until the Oil be tinged with a read colour. This Oil doth not only perfectly cleanse all fetid ulcerations, but also admirably separates the gangrened parts from the living, removes what is putrefied, but what is found it touches not. Ulcers. Of Ulcers see above what is there described. In Ulcers of every kind, first such things as cleanse, than such as may take away the corrupt matter, and at length consolidating Medicines are required. Mundefying Medicaments are above spoken of, Balsam of Sulphur, and a plaster of Diasulphur excellently consolidate Ulcers, of which also above. Fistulaes'. Fistulaes' are cured partly by external, and partly by internal Medicines. Internal are vulnerary potions, touching which Authors advice, chief Wurtzius in the proper Chap. Treatise 4. Note. The Fistula is difficultly cured, if in the mouth it lie hid, and the mouth be infected with blackness, or other corrupt filth: Therefore the mouth must either be scraped, or with convenient Medicaments purged. Mercur. dulcis dissolved in Plantain water takes away the blackness by anointing. Healing Medicines may be taken from the abundance of consolidating Remedies above prescribed. Salt of Sol extracted from the Caput mortuum, is also a famous cleanser, if after washing of the Fistulaes' they be applied, especially if first dissolved in the juice of river Crabs, and with Tents, or other spongy instruments put into the cavities of the Fistula's. Moreover to consolidate Fistula's, especially of the Gums, after the perished teeth are taken out, for without their taking out, no cure can be effected, most excellent is the liquor, which remains uncoagulated after the Specificuns purgans of Paracelsus is the third or fourth time extracted. Of this some drops often put into the Fistula's, or with Tents applied, effects the Cure in a short time. Wounds. Cure of wounds rightly appertain to Chirurgery, for they, and also Ulcers, require manual operation. In cure of these Felix Wortzius Chirurgeon, hath famously performed much, whose works are extant and worthy of the greatest commendation. Paracelsus the most Eminent Chirurgeon, seems perfectly to perform the whole work, in evidently describing all things necessary in Chyrurgy. Whose Chyrurgical writings are of singular use, especially that small manual once compendiously copied out at Basil by Vitus Amerbachius, and not hitherto Printed. The same Authors excellently advice, touching all symptoms and accidents, which very often hap in all kinds of Wounds, which chief how to Remedy Felix Wortzius excellently teaches in his third Chyrurgical Treatise. There are Vulnerary Balsams, also Potions very profitable to consolidate wounds, of which Authors do also advice. Famous is the vulnerary Balsam of Felix Wurtzius, which is every where commended, and is indeed of greater virtue than is usually described; these two following principal properties it hath, that (if all other things be legitimately performed) it tightly Cures the wound, and that in a very short time. The vulnerary Balsam is thus made: ℞. Galbanum, Ammoniack, Bdellium, of each ℥ ss, macerate them three days in vinegar, than strain the Liquor, and after the usual manner thicken it to the consistency of Honey: Afterwards ℞. of fine read Myrrh, of the best Mastic, of each ℥ ss, Olibanum ℥ i; to these when finely pulverisate, add of Larix Turpentine, Oil Olive, of each ℥ ij; boil them together over a most gentle Fire, stirring them continually, until the latter Gums be well melted, than again add ℥ i of Oil Olive, and with gentle heat boil it; and so go on, always adding ℥ i of the Oil Olive, until a whole pound be so used, keeping it always stirring: This being done, mix the Gums before dissolved in vinegar, and afterwards strained and thickened, by continual stirring in like manner; and as before by ounces pour in Oil Olive, until another pound of the Oil be added, and than the Balsam will contract a yellowish colour. But if you desire the same Balsam should be green, add ℥ i of Verdegrease pulverisate, and leave it in the Sun for a month and more; the Feces will by little and little precipitate the bottom, from which, what is pure must be separated, and in clean vessels kept for use. Use. Green wounds made either with Cuts or Pricks are by this balsam suddenly cured, if only a small part thereof be moderately hot, (viz.) as hot as the Patient can well endure, put into the wound, yet so as the whole cavity of the wound be exactly filled; for otherwise the Superior parts will be healed up, and the inferior remain raw, whereby bad symptoms will arise: But if with the wound a vein be also cut, it must be bound up carefully, and the Balsam infused; this continued for four days at lest, if the legature be aptly placed, the wound will be perfectly cured. Some do sometimes in these cases use (not the aforesaid Balsam) a conglutinating powder, which is made of River Crabs; Thus, ℞. Crabs whole, while they are alive, and fresh taken out of the River, in the month of June, when the Moon is in the sign Cancer, (at that time their shells are tender) put them in an earthen pot, and dry them in an Oven, but so as they may neither burn, nor touch the fire, but be fit by drying to be reduced to powder easily. This powder put into wounds, yea, though very deep, but with this caution, that all the cavities be perfectly filled; otherwise where the powder touches not the bottom, the wound in the top will indeed be consolidated, but its generating corruption in the bottom cannot be hindered: This therefore must always be diligently minded, otherwise wounds newly healed must be again lanced. Another Balsam of excellent use in wounds, is thus made; ℞. As much earwax as can be got, add it to Oil of walnuts made by expression, boil them together, until with gentle heat, the Oil be somewhat thick like a Balsam. The use of this is wondered in most speedy curing all wounds, for it excellently consolidates, and perfectly frees from putrefaction. Here may be reckoned Rulands' Balsam of Sulphur, and plaster of Diasulphur, whose laudable virtues are evident. Fractures, Laxation and Dislocation of bones. In Fractures, Laxations and Dislocations of bones, rightly to effect the Cure, practical Chirurgeons may be advised with thereabout. Osteocolla inwardly taken is admirably efficacious in the elder sort, but in the young it is not so: See Fabritius Hildanus his Observations. Yet this inconveniency may certainly be avoided by a dexterous preparation of an Arcanum or Magistery (phylosophically calcined) of the stone itself, that may be equally assistant both to the aged and also to the young, this experience proves. But hitherto very few or no observations of a universal Magistery helpful in fractures or dislocations are extant, or else what is manifest hath in it little certainty. FINIS. Courteous Reader. FOr your benefit, and the more exact understanding of the precedent Works. I have first compiled a particular Table of Diseases comprised in the foregoing Book of Practical Chemistry. and have inserted the Remedies of the same Book in the general Table of Remedies following, which I call general, because in it are specified the Remedies, and Preparations of Royal, and Practical Chemistry. The reason why I have not added a Table of Diseases to Royal Chemistry, is this: the Author of it only intended Preparations of Remedies, and briefly names the Diseases for which they were proper, for illustrating, and proving the efficacy of his Preparations. In both Tables you have the Sum of both the foregoing Volumes of Royal, and Practical Chemistry. A particular Table or Catalogue of Diseases comprised in the Practical Chemistry, of Doctor Hartmannus. DISEASES of the HEAD. Pains of the Head Page. 20. Hemicrania ibid. Talking idly in Sickness Page. 21. Insany, Mania, and Melancholy Page. 22, 23. Hydrophobia Page. 23. Love Potions, or the danger coming thereby Page. 24. Frenzy Page. 24, 25. Epilepsy in Children Page. 26. Epilepsy in those of ripe Age Page. 26, 27, 28, 29, 30. Apoplexy Page. 30, 31, 32. Palsy Page. 33, 34. Palsy with the colic Page. 35. Memory defective Page. 36. Drowsy affects ibid. Watch ibid. Light of the Brain Page. 37. Vertigo ibid. Convulsion ibid. Jectigation ibid. Catarrh Page. 38. Suffocative Catarrh Page. 38, 39 AFFECTS of the EYES. Squinting Page. 39 Palsy of the Eye. ibid. Imbecellity, and dimness of Sight Page. 39, 40. Ruption of the Ball of the Eye Page. 40. Whiteness and Cloudiness ibid. Swell ibid. Sores of the Eyes ibid. Carcinoma's ibid. Epiphora, or dropping of the Eyes Page. 40. Inflammation Page. 41. Pain of the Eyes ibid. Impostume of the Eyelids ibid. Fistula of the Eyes ibid. Weals and blemishes ibid. Haw, cloudiness, and Pterygium Page. 42. Inflammation, Pain, and Dropping Page. 42, 43. Redness of the Eyes Page. 43. Hyposphagma Page. 44. AFFECTS of the EARS. Inflammation and Ulcers Page. 44. Fluxes of the Ears ibid. Worms in the Ears ibid. Pains of the Ears. ibid. Ringing, Noise, and Hissing Page. 44, 45. Difficulty of Hearing Page. 45. Deafness Page. 45. AFFECTS of the Nose. Ozoena Page. 46, 47. Burning Sores of the Nostrils Page. 47. Cancrous Humours ibid. The Polypus ibid. Smelling Lost Page. 48. Coryza, or a distillation from the head to the Nose ibid. Constant bleading at the Nose ibid. Hamorrhagia Critica ibid. DISEASES of the FACE. Redness Page. 49. Wheals Page. 50. Small Pocks, Measils, etc. Page. 50. Blemishes, etc. ibid. Pimples ibid. Ringwarme, Tetter, etc. ibid. Clefs of the Lips. ibid. AFFECTS of the TEETH. Benumbedness Page. 50. Blackness of the Teeth ibid. Looseness of the Teeth Page. 51. The Tooth ache Page. 51. Hollow aching Teeth Page. 51. Worn, or wasted Teeth Page. 51. Rotten Teeth Page. 51 Flesh growing about the Gums Page. 52 Laxity, and putrefaction of the Gums ibid. Swelling of the Gums ibid. A distillation to the knot of the Jaw ibid. Fxulceration ibid. Dolours of the Teeth Page. 53. AFFECTS of the TONGUE, and Cheeks, etc. Ranula Page. 53. Palsy of the Tongue ibid. Lost Speech Page. 54. Taste lost, and depraved ibid. Tumour of the Jaws ibid. Inflammation of the Jaws ibid. Imposthumation ibid. Laxity of Uuula Page. 55. Inflammation of the Uuula ibid. Ulcers of the Columella ibid. Putrid, and fetit Ulcers ibid. Ulcers of Lues Venerea Page. 55, 56. Quinsy Page. 56. Bastard Quinsy Page. 57 AFFECTS of the LIGHTS. Windy Lights Page. 57 Asthma, Orthopnoea, and Dispnoea ibid. Stopping of the Breast Page. 58. Inflammation of the Lungs ibid. Imposthume of the Lungs ibid. Hereditary Ptysick Page. 59 Ptysick not hereditary Page. 59 The Pleurisy Page. 59, 60. Hoarseness Page. 61. Cough ibid. Spitting blood ibid. AFFECTS of the HEART. Ulcers, and St. Anthony's Fire Page. 66. Lipothymy ibid. Swooning ibid. Palpitation of the Heart Page. 67. Little Worms in the Heart ibid. Poisons Page. 67. Dolour of the Heart Page. 68 VICES of the Paps ibid. CANCERS ibid. CARDIALGY, or Pain of the Heart Page. 72. DISEASES of the VENTRICLE. Ulcers of the Stomach Page. 72. Stopage of the Stomach Page. 72. Dilatation of the Mouth of the Stomach ibid. Stink of the Ventricle ibid. Intemperance of the Ventricle ibid. Loathing, and want of Apperite Page. 73. Hungrinesse Page. 73. Canine Appetite Page. 74. Longing, or the immoderate desire of Women with Child ibid. Thirst ibid. Crudity of the Ventricle Page. 75, 76. Digestion lost Page. 76. Belchings Page. 77. Windiness of the Stomach ibid. Inflation of the Ventricle ibid. Tumour of the Ventricle ibid. Sighing, or Sobbing ibid. nauseousness. ibid. Vomiting Page. 78. Clotted Blood ibid. Choler ibid. Dolour of the Ventricle Page. 79. Animalcula of the Ventricle Page. 79. Imbecility of the Ventricle ibid. DISEASES of the INTESTINES. Obstruction Page. 80. Colic, and Iliack passion Page. 81. Palsy Page. 84. Slow dejection of the Belly ibid. Flux of the Intestines ibid. Diarrhaea, and Dysentery Epidemical ibid. Dysentery Page. 85. Tenesinus Page. 89. Dysentery of the Liver ibid. Purulent Excretion ibid. Maw-wormes Page. 90. Ascaredes Page. 90. Tinea Page. 90. VICES of the FUNDAMENT. Inflammation Page. 91. Clefs Page. 91. Swell, Warts Page. 91. Read Sores, Piles Page. 91. Hidden Hemroides Page. 91. Deflux of the Hemrodes Page. 92. Hemrodes Stopped ibid. Falling Down of the Fundament ibid. Frequent croaking of the belly Page. 93. Incontinency of the Dung ibid. AFFECTS of the LIVER. Intemperance, of the Liver Page. 93. Putrefaction of the Liver Page. 93. Imbecility of the Liver Page. 93. Cruent dejections of the belly ibid. Tumours of the Feet ibid. Obstruction of the Liver Page. 94, 95. Schirrus of the Liver Page. 96. Tumour of the Liver Page. 96. Inflammation of the Liver Page. 97. Imposthume of the Liver Page. 97. Ulcer of the Liver Page. 97. Obstruction of the bladder of the Gall. ibid. Choler increased in the same bladder ibid. The Stone in the Bag of the Gall. Page. 98. DISEASES of the SPLEEN. Tumour of the Spleen Page. 98. Obstruction of the Spleen Page. 98. Schirrus of the Spleen. Page. 101. Inflammation of the Spleen. Page. 101. Imposthume of the Spleen. Page. 101. Ulcer. of the Spleen. Page. 101. DISEASES of the Mesentery ibid. SYMPTOMS and the Liver, and Spleen. Jaundice simple Page. 102. Black Jaundice Page. 103. Hypochondriack-Melancholy ibid. Atrophia, or Consumption Page. 104. Cachexy Page. 106. DROPSY, and its Species. Dropsy in general. Page. 107. Timpany ibid. Ascites Page. 109. Anasarcha. Page. 111 VICES of the REINSS. Inflammation Page. 112 Obstruction Page. 113. Exulceration of the Reins Page. 115. Nephritick Dolour Page. 116. Stone of the Reins Page. 116. AFFECTS of the BLADDER, etc. Stone of the Bladder Page. 118. Inflammation of the Bladder. Page. ●●● Imposthume of the bladder Page. ●●● Exulceration of the bladder Page. ●●● The Priapismus Page. ●●● Extinct, or weak Virility Page. ●●● Gonorrhaea Page. ●●● Virulent Gonorrhaea Page. ●●● Caruncle of the yard Page. ●●● Diabetes Page. ●●● Incontinency of Urine Page. ●●● Difficulty in making Water Page. ●●● Strangury ibid. Heat of Urine ibid. Pissing blood Page. 124. Voiding strings in Urine. Page. 125. DISEASES of the TESTICLES. Inflammation of the Scrotum, etc. Page. 125. Tumour of the Cod. ibid. Bubonocele, Enterocele, and Epilocele, or Bursting of the Beily. ibid. NAVEL-BURST. Page. 126. AFFECTS of the WOMB. Inflammation of the Womb. Page. 127. Impostumation of the Womb. Page. 127. Ulceration of the Womb. Page. 127. Sores of the Womb. Page. 127. Schirrhus. of the Womb. Page. 127. False conception ibid. Difficulty in the Birth ibid. Wind of the Womb Page. 128. Dropsy of the Matrix ibid. Suppression of the Menses Page. 129. Inordinate flux of the Menses Page. 132. Distillation of the Womb Page. 133 Gonorrhaea in Women Page. 134. Suffocation of the Matrix Page. 134. Ascent of the Womb. Page. 136 Falling down of the Womb. Page. 136. Convulsion of the Womb. Page. 136 Sterility Page. ●●● Abortion. Page. ●●● Difficulty of Birth Page. ●●● Impotency. Page. ●●● The GOUT with its Species. The Gout in general Page. 138 Podagra and Chiragra Page. ●●● LEPROSY Page. ●●● ELEPHANTIASIS Page. ●●● LUES VENEREA Page. ●●● The SCURVY. Page. ●●● FEVER'S. Quotidians Page. 162 Intermitted Fevers Page. 162 Tertians Page. 163 Intermitting Tertians ibid. Quartane Fever's Page. 164 Hectic Fever's Page. 165 Compounded Fevers Page. 165 Malignant Fever's Page. 166 The Pestilency. Page. 168 EXTERNAL AFFECTS. Scabs Page. 174 The Volatile scab Page. 173 Cynones Page. 173 Bunches Page. 173 Kings evils, or like Scurffick affects Page. 175 Contractions of the members ibid. Dryness, or with redness of the members Page. 176 Laxation Page. 177 Tumours ibid. Biles ibid. Bubo's ibid. Carbuncle Page. 178 Pushes, and Felons ibid. Terminthus ibid. Hydrocephalum ibid. External Schirrus ibid. Gangrene ibid. A swelling called Bronchochele ibid. Running Ulcers Page. 179 Sarcoma's Page. 179 Varixes' Page. 179 Aneurisma Page. 179 St. Antony's Fire Page. 179 Phlyctena's Page. 179 Herpes' Milians Page. 180 Ringworm and Tetter ibid. Itching ibid. Scurviness, or the wild scab ibid. Ulcers, Dandref, and running sores of the head Page. 181 Corns ibid. Hard fleshy Tumorsib. Spots, or blemishes ib. Pimples Page. 182 Gangrene, and Spacelus beginning ibid. Ulcers ib. Fistulas' ib. Wounds Page. 183 Fractures, Laxation and dislocation of bones. Page. 184 A general Table of Remedies, and Preparations, comprised in the two precedent Volumes of Royal and Practical Chemistry. Crollius. Page. Hartman. Page. A. Agarick Trochiscated 4 Alkermes extracted 15, 23 Ambergreise 86 13 Annulets Of the Elder shrub 28 For the Catarrh 38 For the Eyes 40 Of Quicksilver 135 170 Of Arsenic 136 170 Of Virgins Lungwort 38 Constellate 176 Antonio Alexipharmacon 178 Animal Bezour, or Alcohol of Vipers 158, 160 64 Antidote 170 Antepileptick For Children 99 26, 28 A Powder 99 26, 28 Confection of Paracelsus 101 Spirit of Vitriol. 99 Anodyne Specific of Paracelsus 88 Sulphur of Vitriol 89 Oil for the Toothache 109 Unguent. 142 Antipleuretick Tragaea. 65 Antipodagrick Wine of Paracelsus 139 Pills of the Author ibid. Water of Ruland 140 Another water 140 Angeli Salae. 12 2 Apoplectic Water of Life 30 Another water 31 Another water of Life. 102 Aqua Benedict of Ruland 103 Benedict of Hartma● 13 Fuekororum 117 Mortua 173, 174 Vitae 12 Regis 115 Aqua vita aromat 34 Aqua Magnanimitatis 36 Arcanum Corallinum 25, 26, 27 6 Of Carduus bened. 10 Of Eye-bright 108 40 Of Eglantine knobs 114 Of Cumin 148 Of Prunella 165 Of Paracelsus 156, 157 Of tansy, etc. 79 Of Bohemian-tartar 37 Of Pearls 74 Of Wormwood 147 Of Valerian 108 Arthritick Powder 140 139 Another powder 140 Arsenical Magnet 139 Ashes Of Flies breeding in Sheeps-dung 92 Of a Mole 175 Of a Salamander ibid. Astmatick purging powder 58 Asses Milk 165 Asses Blood. 22 Aurum potabile English of Franc. Antonins 15 Another 16 Another 116, 117 Another 120 Another, Sophisticate 82 Another 170 Aurum vitae 22 The Azure, or Lazure-stone. 23 B Balsam Apoplectic 105 19, 31, 82 Embrionate 26 For the Gout 140 For the same, another 141 For wounds 160 183 Another 184 Of Fennel 85 76 Of Maj●ran 48 Of Civet, and Oil of Nutmegs 82 Of Saltgem 125 Of Saturn 82 Of Sulphur 59, 63, 127 Of Sulphur, Ruland 68 Of Saint John-wort 161 For the Ventricle 75 Balsams why made thick 85 Balls of glass of Antimony 40 Baths Of the Heads and Feet of Sheep 104 Of Aqua dulcis ibid. Of Aunts, or Pismires 137 For the Stone of the Reins 117 For incontinency of Urine 122 For members contracted 57 Baths and Stoves artificial 175, 176 Blessed powder 175, 176 Blood 71 Of Man and Breast milk 181 Of an Eale 181 Of a Mole 171 Bezoar Stone 10, 67, 103 Box-leaves 22 Butter of Antimony 9 Buttery Magistery of Coruls 77 C. Cathartick Vegetables 3 Minerals 16 6 Cataplasm For the Scrotum 125 Of a Lettice-root 125 In affects of the Spleen 98 Carbo's of Paracelsus 94, 96 Cautery, when needful 25 Cautions In exhibiting Aqua benedict. 14 Of Mercury and Antimony 24 Of Antimony, and Turbith 38 Of Antimony 40 In exhibiting Oil of Vitriol 123, 124 Cinnabar of Antimony 9, 10, 34, 35 Choler-expelling Medicaments 146 Cephalick Pills of Laudanum 18 Clyster for the Apoplexy, etc. 32 Colliriums for the Eyes 42, 43 Composition of Pomgranate-rindes, etc. 41 Confection of Alkermes 120 Confortatives 72 Constellate Fly 152 Cosmeticks Of Mercury 171 Of Bulls-galls 172 Of Crabs 172 Of Talk 173 Cordial 111, 170 Countess' Ointment 132 Crocus Of Metals 12 80, 91 Of Iron, aperitive 130 Crystals Of Tartar 7, 8 1, 80, 102, 113 Of Salt, sweet as Sugar 56 Of Iron 63 Cristaline Salts of Vegetables 154 cucumber Asinin: 125 D. Decoction Of Capers 5 Of Agrimony, and Saracens Mint 91 Of Straw-berrys, and Raisins 102 Of Red-willow-bark 104 Of Aquilegia 120 Of Guaracum 147 124, 157, 161 Of Usnea, and Prunella 126 Of Mother of Thime 127 Of the Tops of Madder ibid. Of China Root 161 Of Camomile Flowers 177 Of Elecampane 58 Of Sarsaparilla 147 Of consolidating Herbs 64 For the Ascites 109 For the Lues 157 For the Pleurisy 60 For the Womb 134 Diacubeba of Paracelsus 108 Diaphoretick Antimony 59 9, 58 77 In peracutis, or Mixtura simplex 70 10, 23, 31 Precipitate Mercury 24 31 Precipirate of Native Cinnabar 179 Diet in the Dropsy 112 Diuretrick Julep 11 Oximel 12 D●atrion piperion 138 Double Antimonial Pills 36 Digestives 5 1 Digestive to comfort the Brain 23 Drinking out of a dead Mans-skull 174 Duke of Saxonies Powder 169 Dung Of a Black Cow 100 26 Of a Wolf 84 Of a Peacock 37 Of Asses, or Swine 49 Of an Horse 138 Of Geese 148 110 Dung of a Partridge 155 Dysenterical Powder 149 E. Electuary 38 24 Of Antimony 4 Of Linnamon 4 Of Laudanum 91 Of Sena Leaves 4 Of Solenander 100L Of Scorias of Iron 131 For the Ascites 109 Elixir Proprietatis of Paracelsus 83 12, 23, 63, 103, 160 Uterine 125 Pestilential 130 Embrochation 35 Epithema Of Frankincense and Mirth 68 Of Gamarris 20 Of Honey, and Milk 60 Of Wormseed 20 Epileptic Medicament 100L Essence Of Crocus Martis 151 86, 92, 108, 122, 129 Of Melissa 66 Of Emeralds 150 83, 84, 85, 124 Of Pearls 13 Of Saffron 23 Essence Of Amber 120 Of Antinous 137 Of Iron 93 Of Salt of Tartar 35 Of Satyrion 152, 153 120, 137, 138 Of Peach Flowers 9● Of Walwort 135, 136 Expectoratives 59 Experiment Of Antonius Ausman 56 In the Disentery 88 Extract Of Bullocks-Liver 127 129 Of Castor 136 Of Coloquintida 4 Of Crocus Mattis 151 48 Of Elatery 107 Of Gum Gua●m 121 Of Gum Laudanum 18, 23 Of Licheness 91 135 Of Majoran 48 Of Meccachan 45 4, 103 Of Root of black Hellebore 4, 103 Of Ox-spleen 127 131 Of Scammony 4 Of Sena ibid. Of the Lesser Spurge 147, 148 4 Of Raburb 4, 103 Eye-bright 39 Eye of an Hare 137 F. Fat of the Fish Thymalus 181 Fat of Wooden-Spoons 50, 69, 91 Flowers Of Antimony 33, 35 8, 18, 23 Of Butter of Antimony 31 Of Diaphoretic Antimony 59 10 Of Sulphur, Natural 131 Of Sulphur, Artifical 132 Of Saint Johns-wort 160 Flower of Vetches 126 Feathers cut small 80 Flints 79 11 Fernelius his Styptic Unguent 87 Fomentation For the Hypochondryes 100, 101, For the Dysentery 151 Frog-Spawn 171 Fume, Of Calais Equorum 135 Of Galbanum ibid. Of Assa faetida, etc. ibid. Of Hairs growing under the Belly of an Hare 48 G. Galls Of a Bull 80 Of a Partridge 45 Of the Pike-fish 42 Galbanet of Paracelsus 34 Gargarism For the Throat 54 Another 57 Galreda, or Gelatina 101 Gilla of Paracelsus 9 1 Glass Of Antimony 39 2, 162 Of Antimony without Boras ibid. Of Mercury 33 Gold Transparent 71 Philosophically described 113 Gratiola 111 Grease of a Goat 123 Green Juice of Silver 21 Green Water Of Arsenich 46 Of Dr. Hartman 46 Green Precipitate 24 159 Gum de Peru 3, 5 Gum Guttemaw 3, 5 Gum of Antimony 7 H. Hartshorn Prepared 10 Impregnated with the Essence of Saturn 63 Hermaphroditick Vitriol 124 128 Herb Mercury 106 Herb Paris 125 Heart of a Mole 126 Hedg-hogs-grease 126 Head of a Serpent 130 Honey distilled 8 Hydropic Purgations 146, 147 Hydroticks 149 Hysterical Purgations 134 Laudanum 91 Powder of Lichenes 126 Singular Water 128 1 Jacob Weckers Water 111 Incarnative precipitate Mercury 24 Incarnative powder 71 Infusion of Glass of Antimony 13 Internals for the Head 18, 19 Intestines of a Wolf 84 Jovial Bezoar 65 Injection for the yard 122 Juice of Mulberrys 55 Juleps In spitting blood 65 In heat of Urine 124 K. Kali, its use 14 Kali-Vinegar 62 Korndorferus his Solar 74 Diaphoretic 74 L. Laudanum Opiate 89 16, 86 Without Opium ibid. 17 Suffocative 91 31 Epileptic 90 ibid. Mineral 28 Mercurial 28 Of Paracelsus 86 Lapis Prun●lla 113 Laxative A●e 6 R●ysons 6 〈◊〉 Of Mercury 7 Of 〈◊〉 of Antimony 7 Of Powder of Diasena 3, 103 L●ptors Of Gems, and Flints 79 Of Jacynth 14 Of Crystal 146 Of Mercury, and Luna 153 Of S●ape 143 Of Tin 128 Leave● of Bardana 111 〈◊〉, or Elchtenackers Balsam 67 〈◊〉 145 118 〈◊〉 Of Frogs 100 27 Of a Wee●●l 40 Long Shells of Shel-Fishes 128, 129 91, 103 Lixivium of Scorias of Antimony 129 Lunar Bezoar 64 Ludum humani, of Paracelsus 144, 146 113 M. Magistery Of Pearls and Corals 12, 137 Of Pea●s, of Reverius 138, 140 Magestrale Method of the Arcanum of Vegetables 52 Magistrate Syrup 130 Mag●trale ●g●s of Frogs 152 Mans-b●●es calcined 143 Man●-grease 177 Magnetic Cure with a new-layd Egg 105 Medicines In the Asthma 57 For Vomiting 78 In the Stone of the Bladder 119 Medicinal Stone 165 Another 167 Another 167 Martial Bezoar 65 Mercurial Bezoar 66 Mineral Bezoar 63 158 Mercurial Water 168 ibid. Mercurius dulcis 29, 30 6, 18, 103 Mercurius Vitae 18, 30, 107 Mercury with Sol 8 Mercury Gryseus 23 Mercury precipitate 18, 21 Precipitate pierce 29, 30 Precipitate with Sol 21 how purged 20 Menstruum of a Virgin 137 50 Milk of Sulphur 110 63 Milk ustulate, or Calybeate 86 M●eilage in Heat of Urine 123 Mushrums Of Beech 152 126 Of Nut-trees 152 126 N. Narcotick Sulphur 88 37 Nephritick Water 117 Nephritick Wood 118 Nephritick of Eglantine 145 ibid. Nymphaea, or the Water-Lilly 24 O. Observations In preparing Vitriolate Bohemian-tartar 6 In Cathartick● 16 In Spirit, or Oil of Salt 53, 54 In preparing Laudanum 87 In bait against the Stone 144 In the Veneral Lues 148 Odonsicks 94 Opthalmicks 106 44 An Owl moistened in Vinegar 155 Oils by expression Of Nutmegs 58, 95, 105 4, 5, 25 Of walnuts. 152 Oils per diliquium Of Antimony 6 Of Tartar 7 144 Of Verdegrease 154 Oils distilled Of Sulphur per Campan 2● 5, 90 Of Soot 13 Of Salt 53 Of Camphor 31 Of Salt, sweet 56 Of Cinnamon 81 65 Of Cassia Lignea ibid. Of Vitriol 99 Of Amber 102 66 Of Liquor of Crystal 146 Of Box 109 53 Of Toads 50 Of Bayberrys 50 Of Nutmegs 96 Of Black pepper 163 Of Myrrh ibid. Of fixed Arsenic 68 Of Mercury 150 Of Milk 175 Of Peter 141 Of Tin 136 Ointments Of Alabaster 18, 20 Of Aquilegia 52 Of Oil of Castor 36 Of the Gall of Geese, and Hens 41 For the Reins 116 Sympathetick 18, 20 Ox-galls 90 P. Panchymagogous Vegetable 4, 18 Or Isaac Holland 41 Another 43 103 Another 44 Another 45 Panacea of Sulphur of Antimony 71 9 Panacea of Anwaldinus 18 Another Panacea 17 8 Penotum how made 11 Palegme of Vitriol 10 Philosophic Spirit of Vitriol 32, 99 18, 32 Purging Spirit of Vitriol 42 Pectoral Syrups 62 Pills of Ruffus' 25 Poriapton of Mallows Root 40 Preparation Of Precious Stones 79 Of Flints ibid. Of white Amber 104 Plasters Of Arsenical Magnet 139 Of Dia Sulphur 68, 178 Of Hemlock 77, 96, 10 For the Gout 142 Another ibid. For the Lues 155 Magnetic 170 For the Pest ibid. Domestic of the Author 172 For the Dysentery 149 Sticktich 161, 162 Oppodeldoch of Paracel. 164 Pearls dissolved in Liquor of Guaiacum 159 Peruvianus his Balsam 106 Pessany for the Womb 127 Preservative 170 Podagrick Remedies 142, 143 Potions in spitting blood 62 Powders Of the Backbone of a Weasel 100L Of Coloquintida 92 Of Foreign Mummy ibid. Of the bone of the Fish Sepia 121 Of Onisks 145 Of native Cinnabar 37 Of Scarabus 41 Of Water Lizards 51 For the Eyes 42 For the Gonorrhaea 121 For the Caruncle of the yard ibid. For the Teeth 50, 51 For the Stone 145 For the Woomb 126 133, 134, Powder of Licheness compound. 136 Of Touds 110 Potable silver 21 Q. Quercetanus his Powder of native Cinnabar 37 Panchymagogon 29 98 Syrup of Corals 96 Quicksilver 90 Quintessence of Pearls 75 R. Raw-flesh 182 Regal Paste 64 Regulus of Antimony 9 Remedies for Sobbing 77 Restrictive 78 Rheumatic Root 59 Rosin of Scammony 5 Rondoletius his Medicament 46, 47 Rotula's of Diatragacant 61 Rotulas for spitting blood 66 Roots Of the Male Peony 29 Of Succory 89 Of Sorrel 109 51 Of Asarrabacca 163 Rulands Girdle of Sapience 20 37 Golden Spirit of Life 4, 109 Extract of Esula Root 148 Secret for corns. 181 S. Silvations 25 156 Salts Of Amber 53, 103 11 Of Herbs 49 Of Corals 76, 151 Of Pearls 72 12 Of Frogs and Toads 148 Of Saturn 168 Of Satyrion 137 Of Sulphur 90 Of Tin 127 Ammoniack purefied 129 75 Against the Stone 143 Saphirick Oil of Camomile 72, 79, 81 Saphirick Cure of Carbuncles 172 S●agdine Vitriol 124 Scammony prepared 46 4, 5 Another way ibid. Saturnine Bezoar 65 Scheunemannus his Bezoardick 64 Secundine, how used 24, 137 Sleep the Arcatium of Medicine 17 Sedium Stomachale 76 Specificks For the Head 20 Others for the same 97 18 For all the seven Members 96 Specificum purgans 48 18, 23, 26, 29 Specific Cure of Maw-wormes 67 Specificks Of Goats Urine 115, 116 Of the Pike Fish 42 Of Paracelsus, for the Quinsy 56 Venereal 154 For bites of Mad Dogs 165 S●yles with their skells 178 S●ar Bezoar 61, 64 Solution Of Corals 89 Of Gold 152 Of Sublimate Mercury 154 Spirit Of Arterious blood 30 Of Hartshorn essencified 79, 90 Of Corals 66 Of Ammoniack 140 Of Mans-brain 27, 30 Of Mercurius dulcis 115, 120, 127 Of Mercury simple 150 Of Salt 53 11 Of Salt compounded 55 Of Saltnitre 57 Of Saturn 154 71 Of Soot 13 Of Tartar 66 84 Of Tartar Alcholisate 10 Of Tartar compounded 68 Of Vitriol 70, 97, 99 3, 29 Of Urine 119 〈◊〉 Of Urine ibid. 〈◊〉 Suff●gation of Candles 37 Sugar of Saturn with Eyebright 43 Sulphur of Gold 151 88 Sulphur of Bohemian-tartar 69 12 Sulphur of Vitriol 33, 89 S●machical Oil of Vitriol 122 Syrups Of Pearls 1● For the Spleen 99 T. Tablets Antepileptick 30 Of Crocus of Iron 96 For the Ascites 19 For the Spleen 1● Tinctures Of Gold 37 Of Corals 78 86, 1●3, 137 Another 79 Of Mummy 155 Of Antimony 141 Of Tartar 12● Tartar Vitriolate 6, 7 Treacle Of Mummy 155 Water 134 11 Vinegar ibid. Toads dried 170 Tobacco Leaves 41, 44 T●●● of a Cook 122 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 4, 8● 〈◊〉 Stone 10 〈…〉 22, 26 〈◊〉 Salt 78 Thur●scrus his Saphirick 72 Trial of 〈…〉 of Mercury 18 Turbith Mineral 17 Type of corporeal Aurum Potabile 21 V. 〈◊〉 9 1 〈◊〉 Of Green nuts Pl● 〈◊〉 Of Asarabacca Leaves ibid. A Water 〈◊〉 Of Conradinus 5 〈◊〉 Vitriol 10 〈◊〉 Syrup 〈◊〉 Vapour Of Wormwood 47 Of verveine 47 Venereal Bezoar 65 Vesicatories 19 Viridellus 451 Vipers stifled in Wine 147 Vitriol of Copper and Iron 122 Volatile Spirit of Vitriol 98 29 Vinegar of Turpentine 80 14 Unguents Of Linaria 91 Of Mushrums 126 Unguentum Aureum 153 Unguentum Aegiptiacum 154 Urine Of the Husband 138 Of a Boar 181 Of a Dog 181 W. Water's Of Arsenich 47 Of Arsmart 149 Of Briony root 58 Of Calx vive 180 Of Crabs, and Selandine 107 40, 43 Of Earthworms 148 Of Elecampane Root 129 161 Of Garlic, or Onions 90 Of lilies of the Valley 102 31, 137 Of Frog-spawn 177 Of Peach Kernels 11 Of Pismires 105 Of Pismires compounded 163 Of Pearls 67 Of Soot 68 Of Succory Flowers 41 Of Tobacco 163 Of Verveine 19, 20 Of Vitrial, & Tartar 94, 97 Of White Vitriol 40 Of Wormseed 20 For the Apoplexy 31 For the Eyes 108 40, 41, 42 Another for the Eyes 109 Against Scabs, and Fistula's 30 For the Alcites 110 Hysterical 128 For the Spleen 100L For the Tooth ache 109 Wine Congulated, etc. 73 Wine of Iron 93, 94, 102, 129 Wormwood Wine 77 X. Xenia of Paracelsus 48 Y. Yellow Precipitate 24 Yolk of an Egg dissolved in Wine 133 Z. Zenextons' Of Paracelsus 135 For the Richi, and Noble 136 Other Zenextons 137 Arsenical 138 Mercurial 138 Zenith of Young Maidens 136 Zwingerus in the Hypochondriack 23