SAINT DUNSTAN

of the Stone of the Philosophers

WITH THE EXPERIMENTS OF RHUMELIUS OF NEWMARKET

I.
Take of the best red transparent ore of gold, as much as you can have, drive its Spirit from it through a Retort; this is the AZOTH and the ACETUM of the Philosophers, from its proper minera, which openeth radically SOL that is prepared.

II.
Take of the Minera of VENUS or SATURN, drive their spirits in a Retort, each of these dissolveth Gold radically, after its purification

III.
Take pulverised ore of SATURN, or vulgar SATURN calcined; extract salt with ACETUM, or its ANIMA, purifie it in the best manner, that it be transparent as Crystal!, and sweet as honey, and be fluid in heat like Wax, and brittle when cold.
This is the Tree, which is cut off, of unwholesome Fruits, on which must be inoculated the twiggs of SOL.

IV.

Take of that Earth which lyeth waste in the Field, found every where in Moorish grounds, into which the Astrals ejaculate their operations, being adorned with all manner of Colours, appearing like a Rainbow; extract from	its purest and subtillest. This is the Universal MENSTRUUM for all; and is all in all.
Take of the ore of SOL and MERCURIE a like quantity, grind each very well, pour on it the Spirit of MERCURIE, that it stand over 3 fingers deep; dissolve and digest it in a gentle warmth.

VI.

Take of the best VITRIOL, or of the VITRIOL of VENUS, drive their Spirits in a Retort, white and red; with this red Spirit being rectified and sweetened, you may ferment and imbibe the subtile Gold Calx, and with the white Spirit you may dissolve it after it hath been purified.

Vii.

Take quick MERCURIE, purifie and dissolve it so long in alcolisated Spirit of Wine, till its impurity be separated from it, and become into its extream transparent easie fluid essence; like unto the white gluten of the Eagle, and capable to receive the blood of the Red Lyon.

VIII.

Extract the salt of the crude and white calcined Tartar, Purifie and Clarifie it as often, till it be as bright as the tear of the Eye, and can be brought no higher; therewith you may sharpen its own spirit of Wine, which dissolveth SOL and LUNE.

IX.

Take of the rank poisonous matter or stone, called KERG SWADEN, EXUVIAE,

or husks of the Metals, drive its spirit very circumspectly, receive it so; that it may turn unto water, it reduceth all metals to a potableness.

X.

Take of the air or heavenly dew, being well purified, ten parts,

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and of subtile Gold Calx one part, set it in digestion, dissolve and coagulate it.

xi.

Take the Urine of a wholesome Man, that drank meerly Wine, make of it, according to Art, the Salt of Microcosme, purifie it very well, which doth so much accuate the Spirit of Wine, that it dissolveth SOL in a moment.

XII.

Take of the best Ore of Gold, pulverise it very well, seal it with HERMES his Seal, set it so long into the vaporous fire, till you see it spring up and grow a white and red Rose.

XIII.

This last Experiment he calleth the LIGHT. Take in the Name of the Lord, of HUNGARISH Gold, which hath been cast thrice threw ANTIMONY, and be laminated most thinly, as much of it as you will, and make with quick MERCURY an amalgame, then calcine it most subtilly, with flowers of Sulphur, and spirit of Wine burnt, as often, till there remaineth a fair subtile Gold Calx, of a purple colour. Take one part of it, and two parts of the above mentioned red matter, grind it very well together for an hour on a warmed Marble, then cement and calcine well by degrees for three hours in a circle fire. This work must be Iterated three times, then pour on it of the best rectified spirit, that it stand over it three fingers deep; set it in a gentle and warm digestion, for six days to be extracted, then the Spirit of Wine will be tinged as deep as blood; cant off that tincture, and pour on another, as long as it will tinge it; put all these tinged Spirits of Wine into a Viol, so that the fourth part only be filled, and seal it hermetically, set it on the vaporous fire of the first degree, let it be of that heat as hot as the Sun shineth in JULY; let it stand thus for forty days, then you shall obtain your wish.

The Author recommendeth this last Experiment very highly, affirming upon his experimental practice, that this AURUM POTABILE is the highest Medicine next unto the universal, and being taken in ap

appropriated vehicles, Cureth all Diseases, without causing any pains at all.

ITEM.	With this AURUM POTABILE is Antimony prepared, so that it purgeth only downwards, and carrieth forth all ill humours without molestation, and is called the PURGING GOLD; hence are his Pills of Gold.

It is prepared also by the help of ANTIMONY into a diaphoretick gold, to ex‑Dell by sweating all malignant humours; and MERCURIUS VITAE is made also with this potable gold (if it be kept in a long digestion), their dose is according to the Quality of the person.

SOME PRINCIPLE PREPARATIONS OF:

ANGELO SALA

Take of Sugar one ounce, of Rosewater one spoonful, boil these in a Skillet, till it afford a small thread at the pouring forth; take it off the fire, being cold pour to it one scruple of Annis oil, pour it on a Trencher; this serveth against phlegme.

A Purge of his .

Take of the best Rhubarb, Mechoacan ana one dram, of ANDROMACHUS

his Treacle one scruple; infuse these over‑night in Wine, cant it off, and let the party drink it, and fast three hours upon it; it purgeth downward gently.

Hidromel, or Metheglin

Take of the odoriferous crude Honey one part, of Fountain water six parts, boil these, do not scum it, stirring it continually with a wooden Spatulae, let it not settle to the bottom, boil it away to the third part, then take it away from the fire, let it grow cold, strain it through a cloth, barrel it, hang into two drams of Ginger, and one grain of Musk, then stop it very well, set it in the Sun or warm place for 6 weeks, thus the pure separateth from the impure; draw it off into a clean vessel, stop it well, it will keep long, the staler it is, the better it is.

The use of it; This Liquor tasteth & smelleth like Malmesy, & is good for such as have a short breath, and are troubled with a Prissick; it is of an abstergent and lenifying quality, it purgeth the Breast and Reins, cutteth phlegme very much, preserveth the vigour of the radical moisture.

A Water for the Tooth‑ache .

Take of the Greek Pyretrum, of the root of Master‑wort, and Angelico, ana one ounce; of Dragons blood, of calcined Lead, of each two ounces; of simply distilled Vinegar two pound; infuse and extract its substance , in a warm place for a sennight; then add to it one ounce of NITER, dip into it Cotten Wool; apply and hold it to the place afflected, it allayeth the Flux, and healeth all Infirmities, and stayeth the Rheum; it mundifieth the gums, it carnifieth, sicatrizeth, and consolidateth, and instantly allayeth the pains of the teeth.

Balsom of Tobacco.

Take spirit of Terpentine, spirit of Juniper, of each one pound; of INDIE Tobacco leaves six ounces; infuse and circulate it for a sennight, and press it out in the press, it cureth all wounds in 24 hours.

A Stomachical Aqua‑vitae .

Take of cut GALANGA four ounces, of AMBERGREECE four grains, of rectified AQUA‑VITAE 20 ounces, infuse these for a sennight, cut it off, dissolve as much Sugar in it, as you may; it is good for a weak Stomach, for the Cholick and griping in the Guts.

Aqua‑Theriacalis, Against the Plague

Take of ANDROMACHUS his Treacle two ounces, of the root of Angelica, and Masterwort, of each one ounce, of calcined red Corals (which are calcined between two Crucibles, for six or eight hours in a strong fire) four ounces; of Flowers of Sulphur one ounce, of rectified AQUAVITAE three pound; infuse these for four days, and extract, then add to it of rectified spirit of Vitriol one drachm; one drachm of this used, serveth against all cold Defluxious, Megrums, Giddiness.

PILLS for the	Head, comforting and strengthening the Brains, which defend the same against Corruptions .

Take wild Thyme four ounces; of white Agarick, of the best Rhubarb, of each 3 ounces; of Spick, Ginger, Galanga, of each one dram; of rectified AQUA‑VITAE 15 ounces; infuse these for a sennight, caut if off, and press it out as much as you can; then take of washed ALLOES SUCCOTRINA six ounces; boil it in a glazed Pot or Pan, to the thickness of Pitch, mingle one scruple of Saffron, and 5 grains of Musk, keep it in a Leaden Box. It is to be used after Supper from one scruple to one dram; take it in a new laid Egg, or in Wine made up into Pills, purgeth gently, expells Wind.

For the Gout

Roast a sweet Apple in hot embers, and the flowers of CASSIA, of a like quantity, imbibe it with a Womans milk, make a cataplasme; it is a certain lenitive against the tormenting pains of the Gout.

A laxitive Conserve of Roses .

Take of old Conserves of Roses two ounces, of DIAGRIDIUM one drachm and a half; of Cinamon, of Cloves, of each one scruple; of Spirit of Wine, one dram; of spirit of VITRIOL, ten drops; of the best Musk 3 grains; make an Electuary according to Art, without fire, in a glass Morter; and when it worketh too dry, or groweth too dry, then put to it some Julip of Roses, and keep it in a Venice glass; its Virtue is to purge without any detriment, it consumeth all superfluous humiditie ‑of the body; its dose is even to half an ounce, to be taken fasting.

A Compound extract of DIAGRIDIUM .

Take of the best DIAGRIDIUM two ounces, of the root of MECHOACAN four ounces, of Galanga, of Cinamon,‑ of each one drachm, of white Ginger half an ounce, of oriental Saffron half a dram, of Musk five grains: Beat these and infuse them in AQUA‑VITAE; extract and express according to Art; then reduce it to a viscous matter, then add of SALGEMA half a scruple to each dram, and keep it in a Glass.' Its dose is from five to eight grains, in wine or broth; it purgeth the Body without danger.

A Confection of DIAGRIDIUM.

Take of the Compound extract of DIAGRIDIUM six drams, of the powder of DIACORELS two drachms, of white Sugar three ounces; of Balm water a sufficient quantity: Make Losenges, and keep them in a Glass well stopt. It purgeth the Body without hurt, and is very good against abounding humours; it purgeth the Brains and Back, and purgeth the whites, and running of the Reins, let the cause be what it will; it is good against the Dropsie, and such like symptoms. Its dose is from 2 scruples to 3, and is to be taken fasting.

A laxitive Unguent .

Take ALLOES HEPPATICK, of Mirrh, of each six ounces, of Coloquint, of Agarick, of Scamonie, of each one ounce and a half; of Sallet oil 24 ounces; of Goats suet six ounces, of old wine four pound; All these betten grosely: Then boil them gently in Wine in a glazed Pot, keep close the Oil and Suet, till the Wine be consumed, then strain and keep it.

But if you will prepare it better,' first boil them, then set it in putrefaction, in warm horse dung,‑ for a whole month, then separate it, as above: If the Belly be annointed warm with it,and then a warm cloth upon it, it purgeth the body from abounding humours; it kills the Worms, and operateth in other ways.

Our Dragons Blood.

Take of rectified MERCURY 12 ounces, of lamins of steel 3 ounces, put these into a Urinal well luted, and precipitate according to Art, iterating it a second time; then take it out of the Vessel, put it into an Earthen Pan or Glass, kindle five or six times AQUA‑VITAE on it; then being dryed, keep it for use: This is our Dragons Blood, which purgeth upward without any danger. Its dose is seven grains even unto ten, in Conserve of Roses, or Conserve of Balm. It must be taken mornings fasting, and drink some wine after it.

A sweet Confection of DIADRAGON.

Take of our Dragons Blood six drachms, of the salt of Red Corals, and Pearls, of each two scruples; of Saffron, Galanga, Cinamon, of each one scruple; of the best Musk and Ambergreece, of each 6 grains, of white Sugar six ounces, of a sufficient quantity of Rosewater.

Let the Sugar be boiled to the thickness of MANUS CHRISTI, in an Iron Pan, then add the other Ingredients, and make rolls, which are kept close in a glass: This Confection may be used in all Diseases where there is need of purging; it attracteth from the Remoter parts, cuts Phlegme and humours, where it is needful. Its dose is from one drachm to two, fasting: There is no better purge for Quartan and Tertian Agues; and is Medicinal against the Pox.

The better Confection of DIADARAGON.

Take of our Dragons Blood six drachms; of the Salt of red Corals, of Mother of Pearls, of each two scruples; of Cloves half a drachm, of Saffron half a scruple; of ALOES SUCCARINA two scruples; of Sugar six ounces, a sufficient quantity of Marjoram water; make a Confection, as above: It may be used against such Diseases, where Amber and Musk cannot be used, and where no sweet things are admitted.

Head Pills

Take of fresh Tyme (EPITHIMUS) four ounces; of the best Rhubarb, of Mechoican, of white Agarick, of each two ounces; of Galanga, of Cloves, of each 2 drams; of Marjoram one handful; of Musk, of Amber‑reece, of

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each 5 grains: Beat these, except the Musk and Ambergreece, then according to Art make an Extract, with AQUA‑VITAE, to a solid form; then add AMBERGREECE and MUS‑7, than add the powder of Amber, of each one dram and a half; make a masse, keep it in a glass or leaden Box. Its dose is one scruple, to be used after Supper, or mornings, fasting; they purge without any danger, and may be used several times, against several Infirmities of the Head.

Conserve of dry Roses.

Take the subtile powder of red Roses one ounce, of Rose‑water 3 ounces, of the Spirit of white VITRIOL one drachm, of the best Musk and Ambergreece, of each one grain, of white Sugar 12 ounces; infuse the Roses in Rose‑water and the spirit of VITRIOL, keep them in maceration for 4 hours, in a glass, then boil the Sugar with the Rose‑water, to the consistence of MAGNUS CHRISTI, then incorporate with them the Musk and Ambergreece in a glass Morter: Thus is your Conserve prepared and odoriferous: This sort of Conserve is more effectual than those which are prepared in the Tulgar way, especially where strengthening 's needful, by reason of the spirit of VITRIOL; and the older this Conserve is, the better it is.

Electuary of Diacorals

Take of our Conserve of Roses 12 ounces, of the salt of red Corals 2 drams, of pulverised Otras, and of pulverised red Santals, of each one dram; of Rose Julep two ounces; make an Electuary without fire in a glass Mortar, keep it well closed; it is good against the Chollick, and illiac passion, provoketh Urine,.and corroborates the whole body; it mundifieth the reins and panicles of the brains, and subtillateth the blood by its mundifying quality; and it is very good as an astringent after purging, and consequently it is admirable good for superfluous courses of women, as well of the white as of the red; yet so, that the party be first purged. Its dose is from one dram to two at once, to be used fasting.

An Electuary for the Stomach

Take of our Conserve of Roses, of Conserve of Balm, of each 3 ounces; of the pulp of Quinces two pound; of skimmed honey four ounces, of spirit of VITRIOL 20 drops; of Galanga of Cinamon, of each half an ounce; It is best to incorporate it in a Glass: It serveth to comfort the stomach, being weakened by superfluous humours; it strengthens and exhilerateth the heart, if continually used; Its dose is half an ounce, at a time, to be taken mornings fasting.

Electuary Therebiminated.

Take of the whitest pulverised Sugar six ounces, of most subtily pulverised Orras, and powder of Mastix, of each one dram; of syrup of Cinamon three ounces; Let all these be incorporated in a glass Mortar; then add of the spirit of Turpentine one drachm, of oil of Nutmegs 5 drops; keep it in a glass. This is an excellent Electuary to cut tough and viscous Phlegme in the stomach and breast; therefore it is good for those that are Rhumatick, and short breathed, it purgeth the Reins, and provoketh urine; being obstructed by gross viscous humours; it may serve also against many infirmities and corruptions conceived in the womb: It is of a digestive evacuating and mundifying quality and consolidateth also; its dose is from one dram to two, at evening to be taken going to bed.

A Confection against the Hart‑ake.

Take of the sideral Powder, one ounce; of white Sugar six ounces, a sufficient quantity of MARJORUM water; Make Losenges of it, they are admirable good for the aking of the heart: Its dose is, as occasion serveth, from two scruples, to four scruples, more of less, as the Physician shall direct, and it may be ministred at all times; but the party should use it continually, then let it be taken mornings fasting.

An Antidote for the Womb.

Take of PULEGIUM SYLVESTRE, four ounces, of Galanga, GINGER, of each an ounce, Make an extract with these, with AQUAVITAE, according to Art, to the consistence of Honey, and keep it in a Glass, adding to each dram, half a scruple of vegetable Salt. Its dose is six grains, in water of MUGWART. It provoketh the Courses of Women strongly, therefore make use of it circumspectly.

An Antidote against the suffocation of the womb.

Take of the Extract of CASTORIUM 2 ounces, of the Extract of the Root of PEONY 1 ounce; of the Magistery of the Mother of Pearls, and Corals, of each one dram; of subtilly pulverised CRAINE, HUMANY two drams; of SAFFRON ORIENTALL, half a dram; of RECTIFIED Oil of AMBER two scruples, incorporate these in a glass Morter, and stopt close, keep it. It is of an admirable efficacy, for the suffocation of the womb; its use is fasting, and may be continued for eight days, or as long as there is occasion for it: Its dose is half a scruple, and are to be made into Pills; it may be ministered also in water of MARJORAM and PEONY.

A Powder of DIACORELS.

Take of Red Roses two ounces and a half; of the Salt of CORALS, half an ounce; of the Spirit of VITRIOL, two drams; of SUGARCANDY, one dram; of Ambergreece and MUSK, of each four grains.

Make a Powder according to Art, and keep it well stopt in a Glass. This Powder is good against Convulsions, and pains of the heart; it strengthens the brains, and subtillateth the blood, and maketh the heart glad, and causeth a good digestion in the stomach. Its dose is half a dram in Wine, or other proper Vehicle.

A Confection of Diacoralls .

Take of the Powder of Diacoralls two drams; of the Spirit of white VITRIOL, two scruples; of white Sugar two ounces, and a sufficient quantity of ROSE‑WATER. Let the Sugar be boiled to the consistence of MANUS CHRISTI, put in a Glass in warm Sand, then add the Powder to it, afterward the Spirit of VITRIOL, then cast it forth into Tablets, and keep them in a Box of Wood, this confection is a true Conservative of mans body: It is of an admirable virtue. Its dose is half a dram, which is to be taken fasting.

A precious Antidote.

Take of our precious MAGISTERIUM of EXTRACTUM LE ZOURDICUM, of each

two drams; of our precious golden BEZOURD, of our golden Cordial ELECTRUM, of the Extract of OPIUM THEDAICUM, prepared with the juice of LEMONS, of each one dram; of AMBERGREASE two scruples, and fifteen grains of pure Musk, gr. b. of the whitest Sugar an ounce; the dry Ingredients must be well grounded on a Marble; for two or three hours, to an impalpable Powder.

A Balsom of Treacle.

Take of the Treacle of ANDROMACHUS four ounces, of the Root of MASTERWORT, ANGELICO, PIMPINELLA, TORMENTILLA, of each an ounce, of GALANGA, of GINGER, of each six drams, of the Salt of REDE CORALLS, and orientall Pearls, of the LEMNIAN Earth, of each half an ounce; of Oriental SAFFRON, one dram; of CAMPHIRE one scruple; of the best Musk, and of AMBERGREASE, of each half a scruple; of the spirit of TURPENTINE, and of the spirit of JUNIPER‑BERRIES, of each ten ounces, of the best AQUA VITAE two pound, infuse all according to Art, put it in a Glasse, lute it, let it circulate in a Balny, for a month, then separate the two Liquors, one from another. This Balsom looks very red, and then this AQUA VITAE, is deservedly called the Mother of the Balsom, both are very good against all Infirmities, and are admirable good against the

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Plague; the Balsom is for inward use, half a scruple, and of the water one dram. Both cause sweat & Urine.

A Magisterie of Coralls and Pearls

We have an Universal way to make the MAGISTERIUM, not only of Pearls and Coralls, but of all other Gems. And this operation is performed only by the help of our Philosophick AQUA VITAE; we will tell you the manner how you ought to proceed about the Magisterie of CORALLS, which shall be the Pattern to proceed also with the rest.

Take of the Powder of red Coralls, six ounces, of our AQUA VITAE twelve ounces. Let the Coralls be infused in the AQUA VITAE, and let them be dissolved thereinto a clear water. Then separate the pure from the impure, by inclination, taking heed that you do not stir the FECES; then take this dissolution, set it in ashes in an Urinall well luted, distill the Spirits and flegme from it, so that a dry matter be left in the bottom of the Vessel; take out that, and set it into a moist place, which in a short time, will wholly be dissolved, leaving some earthiness of no value; take this Liquor, set it in Sand, so that the humidity being dissolved into fumes, may have a dry matter behind. Take it out of the Vessel, add a triple quantity of Spirit of Wine to it, or AQUA VITAE, which is thrice rectified. Set it on circulating in a gentle heat, for a month, either into a balny, or at the Sun, and it will yield some Sediment; separate the clear by inclination, and in a balny, separate the Spirit and Phlegme, and in the bottom of the Vessel remaineth the Magisterie, in the form of a mucilaginious Oil, and this is the true PRIMA MATERIA; and thus you have the Magisterie of Coralls, which looketh very white, but the Magisterie of Pearls, cometh near to the colour of Gold. Thus you may proceed with all precious Stones which our MENSTRUUM dissolveth into a clear water. The Virtues of these MAGISTERIUMS, cannot so easi ly be described. Their Dose is from three grains to five, and the use of it may be continued as long as there is need of, and that without danger. It is ministered in Wine,
Broth, or distilled water. Electuary, or Confections, even as the Physician shall see it convenient.

The Great Magistery of Vitriol

This Magistery is made by means of the four Principal Operations, which are distillation, dissolution, Sublimation, and Circulation.

The first operation produceth this Liquor .

Take of ROMAN VITRIOL, or any other, which is good, as much as you please, distill it in a retort, extracting only the Spirit and water, and increase your fire as much as you can, so that at last, nothing appear more in the neck of the Retort, then let the Receiver grow cold, take out the Liquor and keep it; take out the feces also, or the Colchotar, for the following separation.

The second operation produceth the Salt.

Take the foresaid Colchotar, pulverise it very subtilly, dissolve it in common water, and extract according to Art all its Salt, so that all the sharpness be gotten out of the Colchotar: Calcine this Salt; dissolve, and coagulate it five times, so that it be very well rectified, still adding the Colchotar left, to the other, but keep the Salt.

The third operation produceth Sulphur.

Take the foresaid Colchotar, burn it in a great Crucible, then pulverise it very subtilly, and add a third part of that quantity of Salt ARMONIACK; incorporate these two very well, then sublime it very well luted in an Urinal, observing the degrees of fire, and there will appear in the Alembick, a yellowish matter; continue the fire, when no more fumes come forth out of the Urinal, then let it cool, take out the sublimed matter, put it into common water warmed, that the Salt ARMONIACK be extracted, separate the clear water from the SEDIMENT; iterate this as often, till all the Salt ARMONIACK be extracted, and in the bottom will remain the Sulphur of VITRIOL; of a green colour, which being dryed, keep it.

The fourth Operation affordeth the MAGISTERIUM.

Take all the former Liquor, the Salt and Sulphur, join these three in a Circulatory very well luted, circulate it in a Balney for a Sennite, then separate the clear, and distill it in an ALEMBICK, in a balny, so that all the water come over in the bottom, there will remain a green Liquor, which containeth Salt, Sulphur and MERCURY of VITRIOL, which keep, for it is the true Magisterie of Vitriol.

The Compound water of Vitriol.

Take the separated water in the balny, from the said Magisterie, and to each pound of it, add the following Ingredients, viz. take of rectified AQUA VITAE, two ounces, of the Root of PEONIE half an ounce, of red Roses, of BALM, MARJORAM, of each one Pugill, put all into a balny, into a Circulatory, for 24 hours, then strain the Liquor, which will be very red, then add to each pound of these, the following things of CRANIUM HUMANUM one ounce; of SPODIUM half an ounce, of CAMPHORE half a dram; of SAFFRON half a scruple; of AMBERGREASE two grains; put all these into a Glasse, and circulate it for six weeks continually, then separate by inclination the subtile from the thick, which keep in a Glasse well luted. And this is the most precious Liquor, which worketh marvellously, in all the Species of Convulsions, and is administered in the following way.

The use of the Magistery of Vitriol, and its Compound Water.

If you intend to administer such noble Medicaments, which are of such an admirable efficacy in the Falling‑sickness, then this Order ought to be observed: Before you begin, you must expect the new Moon, because this Disease is then in its vigour, and then you must proceed in the following manner: First, the sick party must be kept from all such meats and Scents, which occasion and cause such a Disease: However, Wine must not altogether be prohibited. Secondly, you must make an Aromatick, and vitriolized water to be his Diet‑drink, when ever he is thirsty between meals; in the mornings fasting, you are to give three or five drops, according to the constitution of the party; if our green Magisterie, with half a dram of the compound water in MARJORAM Wine, then the strife will begin against the Disease, and will cause a Vomit to the party of clear water, refresh him after four hours are past. Thirdly, the fit must be observed, and always when the fit is past, you must minister unto him one scruple of the Compound vitriolifed water, with MARJORAM Wine, and if the fit cometh often, then you ought to minister but half a dose, continuing it till the Disease be diminished, which will be about the new Moon. At last, when you see it needful, minister the Magisterie once more; in brief, he that will undertake to cure such a Disease, must be a Physician, and not a Woman.

The Compound Liquor of the vitriolifed Tartar.

This Lemmon Liquor, by reason of its temperature, may very well be used to several infirmities, and to all such persons, where there is need of opening, subtiliating, mundifying, and consolidating, and it worketh by sweat and Urine.

Take of white crude TARTAR, of Viscous VITRIOL, of each two drams, beat these two together, distill them in a Retort, as much as possible you can, then let the stilling Vessel grow cold, and take the Liquor out of the Receiver, which is muddy and stinking, pour it on again to the CAPUT MORT., in a new Retort well luted, apply a Receiver, and distill again; iterate this work a third time, so that the Liquor be as clear as water, weigh the Liquor, add half its quantity of rectified AQUA VITAE to it, then take of albified Vitriol, and calcined TARTAR, of each 20 ounces, put all these into a Retort, adding to it all the Liquor, distill as long as any water and Spirits run over, then let the Vessels ‑row cold, and keep that Liquor in a well stopt glass, to which add the following matters:

Therefore take the said Liquor, and add to each pound three drachms of SASSAFRAS; of white Ginger two drachms; of Galanga, of Treacle, of Androniachus, one dram and half; of ORIENTALL SUFFRACA, six ‑rains, of AMBERGREASE and MUSK; of each 3 ‑rains. Put all these into a glass, circulate for six weeks in a warm place or in the Sun, then separate the subtile from the thick, by inclination or decanting, and keep it as a Jewel.

The Vegetable Salt

Take the CAPUT MORT., of the said TARTAR and VITRIOL; extract its Salt with distilled common water, coagulate away one moity, and let it grow cold, to the bottomward you see the transparent salt like Crystal. Then coagulate the water more, and let it grow cold, continue it so long till all the salt be gotten out; which keep for a Medicinal use.

The use of the Compound Liquor of Tartar.

This Liquor may be used safely against all manner of obstructions of the body, and it is a SPECIFICUM against the Pox. But its particular operations are against the SCIATICA, GOUT in the hands, Chollick, illiac PASSION, and against the torments and gripings in the Belly.

The manner of the using of it is this: You must take mornings an hour before day in the best Wine, then the party must abide in the bed for half an hour, then let him take warm broth, and the party will begin to sweat all the body over, which cometh very easily; After two or three hours sweating, let him shift himself, and rise out of the bed, and eat some restorative: And this may be used twenty or thirty times more or less, as you shall see occasion, using every fifth day a moderate purgative; in this manner many Chronical Infirmities are cured. Its dose is from two drams to 3 drams in Wine, and the oftner the party maketh use of, the better it will be for him, for it removeth all peccant matter, and reneweth the blood of the whole body.

The use of the Vegetable Salt.

This Salt may be ministred with such things which work and operate against the gravel in the Reins, and the Stone in the bladder, because it is very proper for such diseases. Its dose is half a dram at once.

A Specificum against the Cholick .

Take of the spirit of Juniper, and spirit of Turpentine, pour it on ST. JOHNS‑WORT, press it out, add more of the fresh Flowers to it, till it be very red; one scruple of it taken in broth, is an approved Medicament against the Cholick; If ST. JOHNS‑WORT be digested in spirit of Wine for a month, then its precious oil will swim at the top.

The green oil of Vitriol .

Take of VITRIOL 2 pound, put it in an Urinal in a balny for a month, let it be dissolved into a transparent green Liquor, its combustible Sulphur remaineth in the bottom, decant the Liquor from the Phlegme, rectifie it in a balny, then you have the purging green oil wherewith you may cure the Falling‑sickness.

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