By Salvator Winter, An Italian of the City of Naples.  
Directions for the Use of my Elixir, my Philosophical Petza or Plaster, my Balsam, and also my Purging Drink.  
Readers,  
I Present you with my Elixir, my Purging Spirit, my Petza or Plaster, and my Balsam; which through long Study, great Travel, and daily Experience, I have found to be Universal Medicines for all Diseases, Distempers, Maladies and Casualties, Age or Sex of Man. But should I attempt particularly to declare their Virtues, and the several Cures that (by God's Blessing) I have therewith (even beyond Imagination) performed, This Sheet would swell into a Volume. I have therefore only mentioned some Few (of those Many) Cures; and instanced some particular Diseases, for your better direction in all. I have done my part to proffer it unto you, and that at a Small Price, considering its Worth. But if you prefer Money before Health, and neglect to furnish yourselves with this Treasure now offered unto you, the Fault will be yours, not mine, if hereafter you have occasion for it, and want it.  
First, My Elixir is of such Admirable Virtue, that it alone is sufficient not only to Cure any Disease incident unto Man, and to prolong even Old Age itself, But to prevent any disease from fixing upon you. And did you really regard your Health, you would constantly have it about you. How much better Prevention is, than After-Remedy, they will tell you, who have paid dear for their Experience. I myself at this time am Fourscore and three years Old and upwards; have scarce a Bone in my Body but what hath been Broken or Bruised; besides several dangerous Wounds I have had, some whereof the Surgeons would not undertake; yet by the Virtue of this my Elixir I did Cure them, to the great Astonishment of all that knew of it. So that what I assert, is not only Experience gained by Practice upon others, but such of which I myself am sensible, and at this time feel the Benefit; Who not only by Studying, but by Taking daily, and that several times in a day of this my Elixir, am (by God's Blessing) preserved in health. It may be taken at any time, and in all Conditions, with good success, and to your great Benefit, as hereafter shall be shown unto you: Viz. Robert Hunt, Apprentice to Mr. S …. 〈…〉 Stories and an half through the Joyces, at Mr. Burroughs a Lawyer's 〈◊〉 Strand-Bridg, Bruised and Broke his Head, and almost all his Bones, and was speechless; yet was recovered and Cured in a short time with my Elixir.  
2. For any Diseases in the Head, take a little of my Elixir, and pour it in the palm of your hand, snuffing thereof strongly up your Nostrils, drawing up the very Liquor, if need be; and in so doing you shall find present ease: And if the Humour be rebellious, bathe the Head very well with the Elixir; then clap on a piece of a Hogs or Calf's Bladder, the softer the better, to keep the Linen from the Elixir, which would otherwise dry it up. To remove the Cause, it will be requisite you take some of my Purging Spirit, till you find yourself perfectly well, as otherwise you shall be directed; which will cleanse you throughout. My Elixir cureth also the Lethargy and Apoplexy: One was trapan'd (but not by my Order) who should not have doubted the Cure of the most vehement Pain or Headache with my Elixir and Plaster; provided I had the applying of it myself. I have Cured some that would otherwise have been trapan'd. Mr. William Westwood of Reading in the County of Berks, was upon the Road in a Fit surprised with sudden death; But having 4. or 5. persons about him, whereof one finding accidentally some of my Elixir in his Pocket, and forcing some down his Throat, and some into his Nostrils, he immediately recovered, and lived several years after, to my knowledge.  
3. For Sore Eyes, or Dimness of Sight, lying on your Back, bathe the Eyelids well with my Elixir, your Eyes being almost shut, lest the smarting trouble you: yet if it get in, it hurts not the Eyes, but clears and strengthens them; Do this twice a day, if need be. Elizabeth Would have living near the Waterside at Newcastle upon Tine, aged about 19 years, could at best not see without Spectacles, and by the Virtue of my Elixir was cured.  
4. For Deafness of Hearing, or Noise in the Ear, lying down on the contrary side, anoint round about the Ear with the Balsam, and chafing it in well, fill the Ear as full as it can hold with my Elixir; this must be done atnight going to Bed; and if need be, use it the next night, and to the other Ear. I cured with it (besides many others.) James Mills at Mr. Lydalls near the Armitage in Wapping.  
5. For the Toothache, sore Throat, or the like, hold some of my Elixir in your mouth as long as you can upon the Tooth; but for Soreness and hoarseness in the Throat, gargarize your Throat very well with my Elixir, and let it down by degrees. It helps a stinking breath also, and the Scurvy.  
6. For any pain in the Stomach, and bad Digestion, or Reluctancy, bath the pit of the stomach very well with my Elixir, (the more the better) the Elixir being well chafed in: then clap on my Petza or Plaster, reaching down from the pit of the stomach, to the edge of the Navel, which must be kept on for 4 or 5 days, or more; then take it off by degrees, dry the place again, then bathe it well with my Elixir, and put on the same Plaster again. Drink also of the Elixir every morning, Noon, and Night, and as often as you please, the oftener the better; but especially when ever you find any indisposition. Men and Women may drink from half a spoonful to a spoonful; Children, a quarter or less, according to their Age, and as you find its operation.  
7. For the taking away any old Cause, whether inward or outward proceeding from any cause whatsoever, as Ulcers, Bruises, French Pox, Running of the Reins, Cankers, putrified Sores, Corruption of the blood, and the like, take of my Ounce Bottle of Purging Spirit, the Dose is a Thimble full for a Man or Woman, to give 4. or 5. stools a day; but if you think you are easy to be purged, you may begin with half a thimble full: but if you have less than 4 or 5 stools a day, take the greater quantity; if more, take the less quantity: continue and follow it till the Cure be perfected. If it be taken overnight, it will purge the next morning. It carrieth away all putrified and Contagious humours, but especially that Viscous and slimy humour, which is Jellyed in the Joints, and is the Original cause of most diseases. You may give it to Children a quarter of a thimble full at a time, more or less as they are in Age. And for a Child 3. or 4. days old, but 3. drops. When you take this, you may take it either in 3 or 4 spoonfuls or more of Wine, Beer or Broth: But if you give it to a Child, and it be peevish and froward, put the quantity you intent to give it, into a pint or more of Beer, and let it drink that day and night, and no other drink till you find it purgeth proportionable to your desire; which being continued, it will remove from the Body any disease whatsoever. For an Ulcer, Canker or other Sore whatsoever, let them take of my Purging Spirit daily till they are well; bathe the Sore with my Elixir, then apply my Petza or Plaster. But Note, That you take not of my Purging Spirit above once a day, and that you take some of my Elixir half an hour before, and presently after, and at least 3 times a day besides, the oftener the better. When you take of my Purging Spirit, you need not purposely keep your Chambe; for it will not make you sick, or very little; if it cause Vomiting, it will be with great ease, it working according to the nature of the distemper, either by Spitting, Vomiting, a breathing Sweat, Purgation, Urine, or all of them. It may be given to little Children weak or strong, without keeping them from School or Play; and the like to sucking Children. It purifies the Bones, Sinews & Veins, purging the Body in every part. Mr. Abemiah Crome near New King-street in St. Giles in the Fields, was so excessive Ill, and so full of Pain, that he could not sit, but lie along upon his Back, all his Joints being knotted with the distemper and humour, no part being free, and reduced to that condition, that he begged the happiness once more to sit; after having tried several Physicians without any success, (being given over by them) was to the great Admiration of all, restored by the Virtue of my Elixir and Purging Spirit. I would not have mentioned him, but that himself hath often spoke of it, and unto this day owneth it. In Children it cureth the Rickets, or any other Scurvy disease, and takes away Worms. I have been more prolix than I at first intended, as well for your better direction in the use of it, as in respect of the extraordinary Virtues of my Elixir, and this my Purging Spirit.  
8. For any sorts of Wounds, bathe them well with my Elixir 2 or 3. times together or more, then put on my Balson (being warmed) with a feather, the more the better; then clap on a Linen Cloth to keep it from running down, binding it up renderly; and so continue it for 3 or 4 days; in which time it cures, never failing. For small Wounds, Cuts or the like, dip the Finger or part in the Elixir, and hold it there a while; then apply some of the Balsom warm, and bind it up, it cureth at the first dressing. For great and Mortal Wounds, if the party be run through with a Rapier or the like, let him be seringed with my Elixit, then apply gently a Tent; small at one end, bigger at the other, being dipped in my Elixir and Balsam, let him also drink some of my Elixir, and bathe with it, the oftener the better; it will neither fester, nor gangrene; there will no Fistula nor Fever come there, nor will there (by God's Blessing) be any fear of death. With this Remedy, to the Glory of God, I have Cured many Gangrenes, which by the Advice of others were concluded to be cut off. Only it is requisite, that afterwards he take twice or thrice of my Purging Spirit to remove all Film, purge and cleanse the Blood. Mr. Richard Cook, Farrier of Charlberry in Oxford shire, having been a long time a Patient to some of the Ablest Physicians and Surgeons in Oxford, who had Concluded at last to cut off his Arm: But I myself with the use of my Elixir and Purging Spirit saved his Arm, and he was perfectly Cured; which to this day he owns and acknowledges, by sending me 3 or 4 Presents a year, he having been well these 3 years; whose Son in Law Mr. Newbury a Farrier, now living in Dukes-Yard in St. Martin's Lane, can testify more then in Modesty I am willing to speak. When I was at Colchester under Sir Charles Lucas, I Cured abundance of desperate Wounds, who were not brought unto me till they were very far gone. I also Cured one Thomas a Tailor, Servant to Mr. Neev's at the White Horse in Bromley, who was run through with a Rapier unto the very Backbone, that the Wind passed through his Body from one side to the other.  
9 For Convulsions, Falling or Fainting fits, or Fits of the Mother, Gravel or Stone, difficulty of making water, Burning Fevers, Tertian or Quartan Agues, pains in the Liver or Spleen, chafe my Elixir well in with your hand, then anoint with the Balsam, and drink of my Elixir, as in the 6th Article. And as for the Ague, drink first a spoonful when your Fits are ready to come, and then drink more according as you find yourself. Mrs. Jean Horton of Cool near Nantwich in Cheshire, Daughter to Mr. Ralph Horton, had Convulsion Fits 4, 5, and 6. times a day; and by means of my Elixir was Cured. Jean Nail, Servant unto Mr. George Ward between Old Gravel-Lane and Ratcliff Highway, had the fits of the Falling-sickness so violent, that 6. men could not hold her, and was Cured with my Elixir.  
10. For the Small Pox, Measles, or the like, first bathe with my Elixir then warming the Balsam well take a feather, anoint the Face, the Eyelids, and the Throat, very well with the Balsam, drinking my Elixir, as in the 6th Article. And if the Small Pox be struck in, my Elixir will put them out again. A Child of Capt. Acton's, being very full of the Small Pox, (which did not come out) and to every one's thoughts dead, the Mother closing the Eyes of it, was by means of my Elixir perfectly recovered and cured.  
11. For Burning or Scalding, though never so bad and burnt to the Bone, bathe it well with the Elixir, and then put the Balsam upon it well melted, and put it on with a feather; then take a piece of clean white paper, rub it between your hands, & lay it on the grieved place, binding it up very tenderly, and in short time it cureth perfectly: There are many breed Gangrenes, and other inconveniencies, for want of well Curing; but if presently applied, as before-said, it giveth perfect Cure. C●pt. Punch being extraordinarily burnt of his right Arm, that every one concluded the Arm irrecoverable, was perfectly cured with my Elixir; which he certifying unto George Mancklins' Esq; then Lord Mayor of York, he admired the Cure, and Ordered me a Certificate under the City Seal.  
12. For Pains or Aches in any part of the Body, as Gout, Sciatica, Cramp, Palsy, and the like, chafe the place with a warm Napkin, then chase in some Elixir with your hand, and anoint it presently with the warm Balsam; clap on a warm napkin, and bind it up: this must be done at night going to bed; but if it be for the tender Gout, or a Bruise, broken Bellies, or broken Bones, first bathe it well with my Elixir, then put on my Petza or Plaster, which cover all over with a Lambskin; then some Linen upon that, and bind it up with a swathing band, or swadling-cloth: do this in the morning before you rise; and at Night after you are in bed take off the Plaster and wipe it, then bathe it with my Elixir, and cover it presently again. But for to remove the Original Cause, take of my Ounce Bottle of Purging-Spirit, as in the 7th Article. Mr. Butterfield of Woolurn in Buckinghamshire, being so vehemently troubled with the Gout, that he went upon Crutches; by the means of my Elixir, and this my purging Spirit, went without his Crutches, being perfectly cured.  
13. For the running of the Reins, or Weakness of the Back, Ulcer in the Reins, or any other part, bathe all along the backbone with my Elixir, and drink it 3. times a day as aforesaid, or oftener; then take of my Ounce Bottle of Purging Spirit, every morning as before directed in the 7th Article. And for a Plaster for the Back (in regard all other Plasters are too hot) take 3. ounces of Bees Wax, and when 'tis melted put a spoonful of Oil of Roses into it, (but take heed it boil not) incorporate and mix them well together, dip a Linen cloth in; then take it out and hold it up, and the Plaster is made: Which Plaster you must take off morning and night, that you may bathe it with the Elixir, and after bathing, put it on again; This will Cure it whatever the Distemper be. The plaster is made only to keep the Elixir on.  
14. For the Dropsy or Tympany take of my Purging Spirit daily, as you are directed in the 7th Article; only not the full quantity, but rather less, in respect of the abundance of humours in all Hydropic persons, especially if gross and Corpulent; My Advice therefore is to take but half a Thimble full the first time; and if that give above 4 or 5 purges, or 6 at most, to lessen the quantity the next time; if not so many to add unto it. For I am not of their Opinion, who either desire or think to carry away all the humours at once; which in any case I do not hold fit; and in this it is dangerous. It weakeneth Nature, and together with the Noxious humours, doth carry away what otherwise would be strengthening and Nutrimental. I would not therefore have it purge above 4, 5, or 6. times a day at the most, that it might gradually work upon the Noxious Humours. For I am certain, that this my purging Spirit and my Elixir, by the Blessing of God, will perform it. Nor do I approve of Tapping, though I myself have formerly used it; yet had I not used my Elixir and purging Spirit, a Gentlewoman at Norwich whom a Servant of mine tapped, and took too much at once from, had undoubtedly died; but by the use of them was perfectly recovered. And since I have cured several without Tapping, and never failed any I undertook. Nic. Harris, Butler to the Lady Jenkins of Charlberry in Oxfordshire, being swollen very much all over his Body with the Dropsy that he could not stir one Joint, was cured with my Elixir and Purging Spirit  
15. For the Cough of the Lungs, Consumption, Ptisick, Ulcers in the Throat or Mouth, first take my Elixir and gargarize it very well in the Throat, and then swallow it down by degrees. Anoint the Stomach with my Balsam well warmed, and then apply the Plaster to reach from the pit of the Stomach unto the Navel; And every time you Cough; take a Sup (though river so little) of my Elixir. Mr. Brock at the Flower-de-luce in New-street Covent-Garden, being very much troubled with the Ptisick, and very far spent, was Cured with it.  
16. For hard Labour in Women, let the Midwife anoint, and chafe gently the Belly both the Thighs and the Groin with my Balsam, and with her hand: then let the Woman in Labour drink a spoonful of my Elixir, and if the Labour continues hard, another spoonful, which will occasion (by God's assistance) a sudden and easy delivery. Mrs. Fewister, a Shoemaker's Wife near Framwell-gate in Durham-Yard, had 2. Midwives with her, (being in hard Labour 3. days, insomuch that the Midwives and all the Women that were with her, confidently believing that the Child was Dead, would have had it drawn with an Instrument from her) But within half an hour after she took some of my Elixir, she was delivered of a living Child, which lived a years after to my knowledge. It is not only good for the mother whilst in Labour, but both for mother and Child after her delivery; and if the mother of the Child after her delivery immediately take some of my Elixir, it will ease her of After-pain, and prevent the Vapours of the Mother; it is likewise good to bathe he parts withal. And about 15 days after, to Comfort and strengthen her, and to carry away all Viscous and Corrupt humours, which would otherwise breed many diseases, let her take some of my Purging Spirit.  
17. For the Plague, Pestilence, or Spotted Fever, take of my Elixir at the least 3 times a day; oftener if you please; it will not only prevent, but if Infected, by God's assistance it Cureth. To carry away all congealed and fixed humours, take some of my Parging Spirit, as afore directed.  
18. For all sorts of Poisons, stinging or biting of Scorpions, Adders, or Mad Dogs, or other venomous Beasts, Gangrenes, and the like, drink of my Elixir 3 or 4 times a day or more; bathe also the grieved place morning & night therewith, and after anoint it with my Balsam. Mr. John Fenwick in Durham-Yard, dropping accidentally a Paper of Mercury out of his Pocket, which his Son (a Child) taking up, and mistaking for Sugar, was therewith poisoned to that degree, that none would administer any thing to him, being very much swollen: I was sent for, when no Body would undertake him, and (by God's Blessing) recovered and cured him.  
Thus I have given you some particular Instances of the Virtues of my Elixir and Purging Spirit, which have prolonged and increased these Lines. If any desire to be further Satisfied, if they come to my House, I can produce Certificates under the Hands and Seals of most Cities and Corporations in England and Wales. Though you have no occasion for the present, yet for their Worth they Recommend themselves unto you; and will promise you to keep their Virtues for your sake, if you will but keep them close and safe, as you would things of Value. They fear not any Climate, for their Virtues are a sufficient Safeguard and Protection. Were they but arrived in the West-Indies, you would quickly hear, that the Country Disease (or Griping of the Guts) had quit those Regims. N● Marriner or Traveller therefore, but should desire their Company, Especially since you may have them so near at hand from me, who live at the Sign of St. Paul in New Kingstreet, between Long-Acre and St. Giles in the Fields.  
VIVAT REX.