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Herman Boerhaave's

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Materia Medica :

Or, A SERIES of

PRESCRIPTIONS

Adapted to the S e c t i o n s of his

Praftical Aphorisms

Concerning the -''"'' "^ ^ ■■' ^' y .-*^

Knowledge and Cure of Diseases.

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The A U T H O R's

PREFACE

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His PUPILS.

F'TE R I had taken upon me the Of- jice of Profefor in Phyfic^ and en-- deavourd toft my f elf for the CaU ling of a Teacher in that Faculty^ "which was confirmed to me by An-- thorityfrom the Heads of the Univerfty ; / be^ gan to think my incumbent Duty wou'd confft chiefly in exhibiting all thofe Dt/coveries to you in a clear Lights which have refulted at diffe- rent times from well grounded Obfervation and pertinent Experiments ; fuch as muft be always acknowledgdfor true andfolid Principles in the Science.

With this View Ifearch'd thrd thofe Writings of the Ancients^ which we have at this Day the

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Happinefs of pojje/fing, taking notice of the mofi important Matters which by their Sagacity and Indufiry they had found out and confderd. But at the fame time that I was bufy in compili?tg^ I was no lefs aSiive and obferving in Matters of PraBicCy by which means I became an Eye^ witnefs of the. fever al Appearances which had been before recorded of Nature : nor could I any where fifidy or even wifh for^ a better Courfe to take than this.

I was in the mean time cautious not to omit aJty thing of Confequence that had been regifterd on ancient Monuments^ or advanced by Arabian Writers^ during the fever al Centuries that by a general NegleSi of Learning in Europe, the Im- provement of Phyfic lay only in the Hands of that People \ fothat^ by tranfating 'em into Latin, they might become more diffu/ed and intelligible amongf us. But I have frequently lamented that the Arabians, however wife and abounding with good Advice^ Jhoudy by their many ufelefs SubtiltieSy have done f much more harm than good in the Science.

After the Ancients^ I alfo purfued with equal Attention the pleafing Re fe arches of the Moderns ; whofe Advances^ in Philqfophy and the liberal Arts^ are the more frongly recommended to our Confultation^ as they have a greater Tendency to the Promotion of Phyfic. Tou may reafonably fiippojey that thefe afforded a good deal of Pleafure arid Entertainment to a Genim particularly turn--

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edthat way-y hut ftill^ thro a boundlefs Liberty cf framing Hypothefes, by audacioujly ajjerting falfe or uncertain PrijtcipleSy and not taking ^tme and "Thought enough to conjider things in a true Lights together with an ambitious Eager- nefs to compleat the Science all at once ; but above all^ either thro a NegleB^ Contempt^ or Igno- rance oj^former Writers^ thro all thefe Mijcon- du5isj Phy/ic feem'd to Jiand upon the tottering Bajis of Uncertainty and Objcurity^ rather than confirmed and improved by Truth and Evidence. So that thd we may thank our PredeceJJ'ors for fo freely accumulating Materials ^ whereby the Sci- ence might be Jet out in a more perfeSl manner ; we may yet regret the Fate of the Science ^ in that it fhoudy by their voluminous Writings^ be ra- ther overwhelmed and buried^ than exhibited to Advantage.

Whilft I was making this Search^ ?2othing feerridmore rational than tofift out and throw to- gether^ from all thefe ancient and modern Wri- tings^ whatever appear dfo found and re afonable^ that nobody Jkiird in the Science could diftrufl the Truth of 'em. T^his Tajk being fir jl accomplifio- ed^ my next Bufinefs was to form this promifcu- Qus ColleSlion in a Jort of compendious Syjiem^ agreeable to the Rules of Method in teaching any Science^ and infuch a manner as might make it capable of being eajily and diligently cmfulted by myfelf'y that if any thing new or unobferv dfhou d offer in the Courfe of my Phyfical Employ, I might have an Opportunity of referring to its proper

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Head : and lajlly^ that by this means I might be able to deliver and imprint faithfully fuch Ob-- Jervations on your Mindsy as had been before weighed and digejied in my own for your Inte-- refis.

Tou have now feen the Motives from which I became bold enough to increafe the too great Num- ber of Medical Writers ^ by publiflnng my little Book oj Aphorifms coiuerning the Knowledge and Cure of Dijeafes. For which Piece of Prejum-- ption I blufhy as often as I think on the DefeSls of the Booky with which I am too well acquaint- edy or whenever I compare it with fome of the 7nore excellent Performances of the Ancients. Being hence fenfble that its ImperfeSlions will net reafonably fuppoj^t me under ^ or give any room to look for the T'itle of a Good Author. I coud not however avoid the Publication of thofe Aphorifms y unlefs I woud have fight ed the Of fee which public Authority had ajfg7ied me^ to which Obedience ought to be paid.

Now when I compofed that Work^ I endea- vour d cautioufy to avoid every thing that might afford Matter of Danger or Error to Beginners ^ and as the Purpofe of the Book was chief y to deli- ver rather the Method than Materials for treat- ing Difeafes^ I took care to infert no Prefcripti- ons of Medicines throughout the whole.

This no ways prejudiced the Defgn of that Treatife^ but rather prevented much harm from

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the Empirical PraBifer ; wJoo^ having once heard the Names of the Dijeafe and Medicine^ bo aft s himfelf Majler of the Faculty, preaching up his Abilities every-where iinpiiniftd d, to the T)eftru£iion of Mankind, till Wifdom comes too late at the Expence of others Lives.

But being under an Obligation of acquainting my Pupils, i7i Courje, with Examples oj this Kind, I therefore wrote a few Sheets upon the Materia Medica j^r their private Information^ containing proper Dire£lio?2s for managing that Part ofPhyfick ; defigned only for the Ufe offccb as gave their cloje Attention to my other DiBates in the private Schools^ to whom alone they coud be of Service.

And I can appeal to no body better than your Jelves, as WitneJJes with what Caution I have proceeded in this Pointy how frequejitly I have confderd every little Particular, till I have be- come even tirefome and odious to you, before I wou'd venture to lay down the Name, or /peak in Praife of any particular Medicine : beingjif- ficientlyfenfible, that ?io Medicine can be given of Service in every Difeafe, but, on the contrary, 1 have found that what has cured one Difeajc under particular Circumjiances, has in different Conftitutions and Stages of the very fame fD if cafe proved of pernicious Confequcfice.

I thought it therefore iinproper to publtflo thefe Formulae alone ^ without the necejjary Cautions

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and Admonitions I endeavour to inculcate with ^em^ according to the beji of my Power^ when I cm Jpeaking upon thefe Matters to my diligent Auditors. But^ to my Grief it has happened quite otherwife ; for^ a Perjon of Learning at London got 'em puhlifod without my Willy or even Knowledge^ who at the fame time feems to think and write in too grand a manner of me^ and that vile Performance ; nor was this Pub-- lication executed without a good many Errors^ andfome of very bad Confequence.

T'his obliged me to revife the whole ^ correSl the Errors y and make fever al Additions \ that it might be better fitted for appearing in Prints to fave them the trouble of tranfcribing^ for whofe Ufe it is defigned. In the mean time I wou'd clofely and faithfully admonijh you^ as a Friend^ to be thoroughly verfed in the Hijiory of P)ifeafes\ to be well acquainted with all the pernicious ^ as well as falutary EfeBs of the Materia Medica ; otherwife you will reap more Da?nage than Good from what is contained in this little Book : which j, that it might be the more perfeSt and ufeful to yoUy has an Index adjoined to it by the Learned Samuel Dury, a DoSlor ofPhyficy and confider-- able WelUwijher to the Science.

Gentlemen, farewell

Written at Leyden in Holland.

Dr. BOERHAAVE\

Materia Medica.

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For the Cure of Diforders that arife from a weak and relaxed Fibre.

SECT. XXVIIL Nc^. I.

ATTE R endued with Prm^ ciplesft to conjiitute ajirong Fibrey is contained in the Milk of a Woman in Health, not advanced iri Years, well exercifed, re- gular in her Diet. It is beft to fuck it from the Breaft, or to drink it inftantly whilft it is warm, but by no means to heat it over the Fire. This is infinitely preferable to the Milk of any other Animal, if it is drank im- mediately as it comes from the Nurfe. Next to this is AfTes Milk, then Goats Milk, and thatofCov^s.

TheWhite of a new laid Egg, taken whilfl ihe Warmth remains in it, and mix'd with

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equal Parts of Milk and Water, without put- ting it over the Fire. Broth anfwers this End extremely well,which is prepared from Flefh well cleanfed of its Fat, belonging to a found, young, well exercifed Animal, well beat, and cut into fmall Pieces, cooked in Papitis Digejler^ letting it ftand till it is cold in the fame Machine, and then feparating it from the Fat and Faeces. If you are not furnifh- ed with this Machine you may ufe a Brafs Pot, but the morefubtle Parts will evaporate: Hence appears the Caufe of the Fiercenefs of Animals, whofe Diet confifts of others that devour their Prey alive.

Chicken Broth is preferable to that made from any other Animal , next to this Veal Broth, then Mutton, Beef. Broth made of thefe mix'd is efteem'd the richeft.

DecoBion of Bread.

Take of fine well fermented Bifcuit eight ounces, of the pureft Spring- water three Pints, let them boil together in an earthen Veffel vv^ell clofed, for the Space of an Hour, add more Water, as fafl as it waftes away^ then flrain it through a Sieve.

"Jelly of Bready

Is nothing but the foregoing Decodlion evaporated before the Fire, till a little of it

being

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being thrown upon a cold Stone fliall hang together.

Cream of Bread.

It is (o called, when the foregoing Deco- dtions acquire the Thicknefs of Cream.

A little of this Jelly mix d up with Milk, Broth, Wine, Ale, or Water, forms various Kinds of light Nourifhment.

Take of the foregoing Decodion, 15j. Juice of Citrons, |fs. Diftilled Cinna- mon Water, 51}. RhenifliWine, §iiij. Sugar, a fufficient Quantity to make it pleafant

This is a very grateful and wholefome De- coftion of Bread. The Dofe is an Ounce, to be taken warm every Hour.

If you add to this the Yolks of Eggs, you have another Kind of Decodion, anfwering the fame Ends, but in a fmaller Dofe.

Rough Florence Wines, rough French Cla- ret, and black Grecian Wines that have an a- ftringent Tafte, are recommended for this Purpofe, becaufe they not only ftrengthen the Fibre, but afford good Quantity of Spi- rits.

Sect, xxviii. N<^. 4.

Acid auftere Vegetables.

Acacice FruEliis^ SuccuSy Egyptian Thorn, the Flosj Cortex. Fruit,Juice,Flowers>

and Bark, B z Dof.

Dr. B O E R H A A V E^S

Vof. Sued injpijfati a Gr. iiij. ad 3J.

AcacicB GermankcB Sue-

cus infptjfafus^ Gran.

vj. ad gifs. AcetcfcB Succus. Alchimilla. Anfenna. Berberis FruSius £5? Sue-

cus. BiJlortcB Radix. Capparis^ FruBus^ Cor-

iexy Radix, Corni Fru5lus immaturiy

Folia.

Cyprejfi Fru5lus , Fo-

lice. Cydonia Mala £s? horum

MivcB. Filieis Radix. Fragaria. Fraxini Cortex. Granatorum Flos^ Poma^

Cortex, liyperietim totU7?j.

Hypoeifftdis Suceus infpif- fatus 3). ad gv.

Lapathi Folice., Flos^ Se- men^ Radix,

Mefpitorum Fru£lus im- maturi.

Myrabolani omnes Gr. y. ad^'ij.

The Dofe of the infpiA

fated Juice is from

Gr. iiij. to gj. Sloes, the Juice of them

infpifiated from Gr.

vj. to gifs. Sorrel Juice. Ladies-mantle. Goofe grafs. Barbery, the Fruit and

Juice. Snakeweed, the Root. Caper, the Fruit,Bark,

and Root. Cornelian Cherry-tree,

the unripe Fruit, and

Leaves. Cyprefs , Fruit and

Leaves. Quinces, and their Con-

ferve. Fern Root. Strawberry. Afli bark. Pomegranate Flower ,

Fruit, Bark. St. JohnVwort, the

whole. Hypocyftis, the Juice

infpiffated 3J. to gv. Dock Leaves, Flowers,

Seed, and Root. White-thorn,the unripe

Fruit. Myrabolansof all forts^

from Gr. v. to ^ij.

Myrii

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Myrti Folia.

Njmphce may Folia^ Flo- res.

Omphacium.

Pimpinella.

Portuhaca.

^ercus^ Folia ^ Glandes.

^inquefolium.

Rhabarharum gfs. ad^x],

Rus Obfoniorum Folice.

Rofarum Flores.

Sedum majus.

Sorbi Fruiius.

Tamarindorum FruSlus BJ- ^^ V^y Pulpa riti prejfa & purgata ^fs. ad ^ij.

T^amarifci Cortex.

Terra falfo dt^a Cate- chu.

Tormentillce Radix.

Myrtle Leaves.

White Water Lilly^ Leaves, Flowers.

Verjuice.

Burnet.

Purflane.

Oak Leaves, Acorns.

Cinquefoil.

Rhubarb gfs. tojij.

Sumach Leaves.

Rofe Leaves.

Great Houfeleek.

Service Tree Fruit.

Tamarinds, theFruit ^j. to gij. the Pulp well preffed and cleanfcd from |fs- to ^ij.

Tamarilk, the Bark.

The Earth, falfely fo called, Catechu.

Tormentill, the Root.

From thefe you may eafily prepare Infufi- ons, Decodlions, Extradls, Pills, medicated Wines, and Forms of various Kinds j as for Example.

An Infufion,

.Take Leaves of Goofe-foot Mj. of Burnet Mfs. of Tormentill Root ^fs. cut them in fmall Pieces, and let them ftand cover'd in hot Water, Ibjfs. for half an Hour. The Dofe is one ''Ounce every third Hour in the Day.

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A DecoBion.

Take of Leaves of fharp-pointed Dock Mj. red Rofes |iiij. Tamarisk Bark ^ij. Sorrel Root ^iiij. Dock Seeds bruifed jij. Boil them for a quarter of an Hour in a fufficient Quantity of Steel Water, that there may re- main Ibij. Give an Ounce three or four times in a Day.

Or,

Take of Sorrel Leaves Mlj. of BiPiort Root §fs. of Pomegranate Flowers jij. after they have been boiled for a quarter of an Hour, in a fufficient Quantity of River Water, that there may remain a Pint, add to it Syrup of Myrtles an Ounce.

An Ele£fuary\

Take Conferve of Quinces ^j. Conferve of red Rofes jfs. Pomegranate Flov^ers 53. Sy- rup of Myrtle-Berries a fufficient Quantity to make the v^hole into an Eleduary ; the Dofe of which is one Dram, three or four times in a Day.

An Extract.

Take of Sorrel Leaves Mviij. Leaves of Garden Dock Miv. Cinquefoil Mvij. Being

all

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all cut fmall, and well boiled In a fufficient Quantity of clean Water; let the Juice be ftrongly forced out with a Prefs, and evapo- rated in a broad Veflel till it comes to the Confiftence of an Extrad. Of this may be given from ten Grains to two Drams.

If to this Extradl be added a fufficient Quantity of the Root of Snake- weed in Pow- der, it forms a Mafs of a proper Confiftence for Pills y of which may be given from four to fifteen Grains for a Dofe.

A Medicinal Wine.

Take of the Seeds of the largeft fort of Sorrel in Powder Jvj. Flowers of Pomegra- nates 5V. of Caper-roots |ij. of th^ Bark of the Afh-tree ^x. Burnet Leaves Mij. Thefe being all cut and bruifed, infufe them in three Pints of red Port Wine, Of this, the Patient may take an Ounce, three or four times in a Day.

Or,

Take of Caper Bark and Roots, and of Tamarifck Bark each ^j. of the Flowers of St. John's Wort (with the Tops of the Plant) ^ij. Being prepared as the former, make a medicinal Wine thereof, with three Pints of rough Red Wine.

B 4 Acid.

S Dr. BoERHAAVE^S

Acid Aujiere Miner ah.

Confifting of an acid, imbodied in an earthy Subftance ^ which are the flronger as the acid is more ponderous, and the Earth abforbed thereby more in Quantity.

Martis in Vino Rhenano Filings of /r^;idiffolv*d Joluti a ^].ad ^iv. in Rhenifh Wine nr^ay

be given from 3J. to 3iv. 5- — Acetp Vini folut. a The fame diflblvM in Gr. X. ad xxx. White Wine Vinegar,

from Gr. x. to xxx.

« Oleo VitrioU foluto a The fame difTolved in

Gr.].ad\y Oil of Vitriol, from

Gr.j. to vj. Vilriolumalbumnativumj Native white Vitriol, a Gr.]. ad iv, from GrJ. to iv.

• Stannic aGr.yad Vitriol of Tin, from

iv. Gr. j. to iv.

Alumin. Romania a Gr.], Roch Alum, from Gr.

ad xxx. j. to xxx.

Ex his infinites Jiunt Fcr- Of thefe may be compo- mulcd. fed an almoft infinite

Variety of Medicines.

A Powder.

Take of Roch Allum Gr.x. of Rhubarb Gr. v. Granate Peels Gr. iij. mix and make a Powder for one Dofe»

Filk

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Pills.

Take of Vitriol of Iron burnt white jfs. of Oak Galls Gr. x. of Tormentil Roots 51. of the infpiffated Juice of the Holly-Rofe Tree, a Quantity fufficient to make the whole into a Mafs for Pills of Gr. ij. each.

In Difeafes from the Fibres being too jliff ^nd elajiic,

Sect. xxxv. N<^ !•

Here are proper (i) the thinner fort of De- Codtions of Bread, mention'd atSedt. 28. N^ i. (2) The Juices of ripe Garden Fruit, ei- ther alone without any Preparation, or a lit- tle boiled, with Water to dilute 'em, and Su- gar to qualify 'em. Such are,

Aurant. malorum Succus. Orange Juice.

BaccarumSamhuciSuccus. Elder- berry Juice.

Ceraforum dulcium omnia Sweet Cherries of all

genera. Sorts.

Citrea Poma hene matu- Sweet Pome-citrons fuf-

ra^ dulcia. ficiently ripe.

Cucumeres mites. Mild Cucumbers.

Cucurbit cB mites. Mild Gourds,

Ficus. Figs.

Fraga. Strawberries.

Granata Poma matura. Ripe Pomegranates-

Jujub(B. Jujebs.

Limonia dulcia. Sweet Lemons.

Maloi

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Mala Armeniaca. Apricots.

Melones. Melons.

Mora. Mulberries,

Perficca Mala. Peaches.

Poma acido'dukia. Apples that are tart and

fweet.

Pruna dulcia. Sweet Plumbs.

Ribefta rubra^ alba^ m- Currants, red,white and

gra. black.

Pubi IdcBif rutins. Rafberries.

Of thefe, by boiling, roafting, ^c. may be made many palatable Preparations, E. G.

Take of ripe Apples pared N^ x. boil 'em in Water the Space of an Hour, then beat them, and pulp them through a Sieve ; to ^xxiv of this add of grated Nutmeg 51. of grated Bifket §i. of Rheni{h-wine §ij. of Su- gar a fufHcient Quantity.

Next to thefe are Pot-herbs (or fuch as are near related to them) of the mildefifort^ con- fifting of a foft and mealy Subftance.

Atri^plex. Orach.

Battatas* Potatoes.

Beta. Beats.

Borago. Borage.

BraJJica rubra. Red Cabbage,

Bulbocaftano. Earth-nuts.

Cheer oph'^llum. Chervil.

Chicorcea omnia. Succory of all Sorts.

Cinara. Artichoaks.

Cucumeres. Cucumbers.

Dens

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Dens Leonis. Endhice. La5luccB omnesfm.

TafiinaccB.

Portulacce.

Rapa,

Sifari Radix.

Scorzonerce Radix.

Spinachia.

"Tragopogoni Radix.

Dandelion.

Endive.

Lettuce, almoft all the

Sorts. Parfneps. Purflane. Turneps. Skirret-Roots.' Roots of Vipers-grafs. Spinach. Roots of Goats-beard,

Of a more mealy Sort are.

Valeriana Pratenfts.

j^mygdale dukes.

Avena.

Fagopyum^ vel Frumen-

turn Sarafenicum. Hordeum. Millium. Oryza. Panicum. Pijlachia. Triticum. Secale. Spelta.

Valerian of the Mea«

dows. Sweet Almonds. Oats.

Buck-wheat.

Barley. Millet. Rice.

Panick.

Piftachio-Nuts.

Wheat.

Rye.

French Barley.

Of thefe are made Decoftions, Cream, &c. as of Bread, as at § 28. N^ i.

Of the fame are alfo made fimple Emulfi-

ons; as.

Take

1 2 Dr. Boerhaave's

Take of whole Oat-meal ^iij. fweet Al- monds 1). make an Emulfion with Barley- waterj to ^xxiv. of which add of Syrup of Violets ^fs. Cinnamon- water ^fs. Of this the Patient may take one Ounce every Hour in the Day,

A Deco&ion.

Take of the frefh gathered Leaves of Bo- rage, Lettuce, and wild Valerian, each Mjfs. of the Roots of Snake- weed frefli gathered and bruifed ^jv. of Barley Meal ^ij. Boil a quar- ter of an Hour in four Pints of Water^ and then add of Syrup of Marfhmallows and of Violets each gj. Of this may be drank two Ounces every Hour.

Sect. xxxv. N^ 3.

Containing watery, fomewhat mealy and oily, foft and emollient Subftances: As,

Water made into a Deco6tion with the fa- rinacious and emollient Subftances mentioned atN^ !• of this Sedtion. Then follow,

Abutilon. Yellow Marflimallows.

AlcecB^ rad. foLflor. fe- Vervain Mallow Roots,

men. Leaves^FlowerSjSeed,

Aifine. Chickweed.

Althece flores^foUay radi- Marfhmallow Flowers,

ces. Leaves, Roots.

Bellis. Daify.

Bonus

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Bonus Henricus. Branca Urftna. Confolida major^ minor^ medica.

Cynoglojfa. ti'jofc^amt foL Liltornm alborum Bulbi. Linaria. Linum.

Lotus h^morrhoidalisy £f? lotus odora^

MalvcE , Bifmalvcd foL fior. rad.

Melilotiflor. foL

Mercurialis. Par let aria. Populifolia^ gemmce.

Prunella.

Pulmonaria.

SamhucifoL fior.

Scabiofa.

Sigillum Solomonis.

Solanum.

^elephium,

Trifolium Bituminofum.

Verbafcum.

Violarta.

Vulneraria ru/lica.

Butyrwn recens.

Cremor laolis.

Englifh Mercury. Bear's-breech, Comfrey, the greater,

lefler , and middle

Sort. Hound's- tongue. Henbane Leaves. • White Lilly Roots. Toad-Flax- Common Flax. The common Trefoil of

the Meadows, with

the fweet-fcen ted Sort

of the Gardens. Mallow and Marfhmal-

low Leaves, Flowers,

Roots. Melilote Flowers ,

Leaves, Mercury.

PellitoryoftheWall. Poplar-tree, Leaves,

Buds. Self-heal. Lung-wort. Elder Leaves, Flower^, Scabious. Solomon's Seal, Nightfhade. Orpine.

Stinking Trefoil. Mullen. Violets.

Clown's Woundwort. Freih Butter, Cream.

Pin-

14 I^r. Boerhaave's

Pingttedo volucrium. Anat. Anfer^ Capon.

Medulla Bovis.

Oka lenia ex farinofts

hlandis. 01. Amigdal. dulc. . — -*■ -amar. ^ — Uni.

. Mucaginum.

^ Olharum.

* ^Palmce.

-Pap aver is alhi.

■ 'Solani. • Trifolii odorati.

' ' Violarum.

Fat of Fowls.

Of a Duck, Goofe,

Capon. Marrow of an Ox. Pleafant Oilsfrom mea- ly and fmooth Seeds. Oil of fweet Almonds. . — -^of bitter Almonds, ■ofLinfced.

. -of Mucilages.

of Olives, •——of Palm Fruit, —of white Poppy- Seed.

^ of Nightfhade.

* of fweet - fcented

Trefoil, •——of Violets.

Syrups of the like Nature.

S'jrupus Althece Tierne* Hi.

-- — ^Boraginis.

Capillorum Veneris.

-Jujubinus. '^——Papaveris albi- erratici. \ 'Symph'^ti Fernelii.

"^^^^^ Violarum ftmplex.

The Syrup of Marfh- mallows of Ternelius. Syrup of Borage.

• -of Maidenhair.

• ^of Jujebs.

— — of white Poppies.

• of red Poppies.

— of Comfrey of Fer-

nelius. —of Violets.

Oint-

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Ointments of the fame Clafs.

Ung. Althece comp. Ointment of Marfh-

mallows compound,

. — --Aureum. Golden Ointment.

.. — ^Baftlicon. Royal Ointment.

^—^Populeuni. Ointment of Poplar

Buds.

Of thefe may be made Baths, Vapours, Fomentations, Liniments, Decodlions,Drinks,

Glyfters, and the like. Obferve that the

Hounds-tongue and Henbane are to be ufed only externally.

Againji Difeafes of the Vifcera from a too great ABivity and Stiffnefs of their Parts.

Sect. liv. N^ 2.

The Blood's ^antity is diminifh'd by Phle-- hotomy.

Its T'hicknefs or Vifcidity is made lefs (i) by diluting with warm Water and Whey y (2) by decreafing its Quantity j (3) and laftly, by diminishing its Preffure againft the Sides of its containing Veffels.

Its Preffure is taken off, (i) by leffening its Quantity; (2) by thinning it j and (3) by re- tarding its Motion.

Sect,

1 6 Dr. Boerhaave's

Sect. liv. N^ 3.

To this Head belong Reji, both of Body and Mind, which is greateft in Sleep.

Sect. liv. N^ 4.

Moijleners are fuch as conjijl of much Water intermix d with a Joapy or mealy Sub- fiance. Such as,

TVater made into a DecoStion, with (i) the farinaceous Subftances mention'd at § 35. N^ I. (2) with the Emollients^ (3) with the Garden Fruits -y (4) with the Pot-herbs: Of all which you have a Lift in the fame Place,

"^^^^ § 35- (5) w^^^ f^^^ ^il^'d ^^^ u^-

falted Meat, together with the Bones and

Horns. (6) with River or Sea jF//y6, fuch

as Crabs, Oyfters, Lobflers, Vipers, &c.

A moifienlng, fmoothing, fofi^^^^Sy ^^^ thinning Broth, from Flejh.

Take of lean Veal well bruifed ttij. Pearl Barley picked gij. Boil them in eight Pints of Water, for the Space of three Hours, in a VelTel clofe ftopp'd. Towards the End, add of Garden Lettuce frefh gathered Xbk. of the Roots of Vipers-grafs frefh gathered gvj. Then let the whole boil again for about a

Qmrter 3

Materia Medica. 17

Quarter of an Hour, always adding fuch a fufficient Quantity of Water as may leave at the End of the boiling about fix^ Pints of the Brotha

A Broth from Craw-Jijh.

Take of live Craw-fifli Ibiij. boil for the Space of an Hour with twelve Pints of Wa- ter ; then, having taken out the Fifli, beat them together with the Shells in a Mortar, and boil again in the former Broth for four Hours more, always adding Water enough to leave about eight Pounds of the Soop when that time of boiling is expired. This being done, ftrongly prefs out the Broth, and boil again for about four Minutes, Putting in of Borage Flowers ^ifs. of Buglofs Flowers ^j. of the Roots of Goats-beard gij. Of this and the preceding Broth may be taken two Ounces and a half every two Hours.

A DecoSiion to render the Fibres moiji and

fupple.

Take of the Seeds of white Poppies bruifed ^j. of whole Oatmeal ^fs. of Borage Flow- ers, and of Marftimallow Flowers each Jvj. of the Roots of Vipers-grafs and of Liquo- rifli jij. of the Leaves of Mallows and Belli- tory of the Wall each Mfs* Boil for a quar- ter of an Hour in two Pints of Water, and

C then

1 8 Dr. B*0 E R H A A V e's

then mix with it Syrups of the Juice ot Currants, and of the Juice of Elder-berries each one Ounce. Of this may be drunk two Ounces every Hour in the Day-time.

Softening Medicines^

Arefuch as remove Hardnefs or Rigidity. See §35-

EmollienfSy

Are much the fame with the foregoing. DiluentSy

Of which the two following are the Prin- cipal.

(i) PFatery clean, and about the warmth of a healthy human Body j ufed either by way of Bath, Drink, Glyfter, Fomentation, or Vapour.

(2.) Whey, of New-Milk, ufed in the fame Circumftances with the former.

Refolve?2tSy

Are thofe which rejlore a concreted Fluid to its former State of Fluidity : Such are,

(i.) The Diluents beforegoing.

(2.) Saline

Materia Medica^ 19

(2.) Saline Subftances ; fuch as.

Sal Martnum.

Sea or common Salt*

> -Gemmce.

Rock or Cryftal Sale;

"'Nitrum.

Salt-Petre.

^'—^ Ammoniacum.

Salt-Artnoniac*

« '^ Borax .

Borace or Tincal.

* Alcalka^ votatiiia

Alcaline Salts, bothvo*^

velfixa.

latile and fix*d.

Acids well fermented, &c.

Compounds

from thefcj

Sal Polychfeftus.

The Salt of many Vxt^

Tartarus Tartarifatus.

LUCb*

Tartar Tartarized.

Tartarus Purgans Sen-

Purging Tartar ofSen--

7jerti.

nertus.

Panacea dujplicata Ducts

The duplicated Panacea

HolfaticB.

or univerfal Medicine

of the Duke of Hol-^

fatia.

Nitrum Stibiatum.

Nitre Antimonated.

Sal Viperarum faturatus

The faturated Salt of

Tacheniiy ^c.

Vipers of Tachenius^

and the like.

(3.) Soapy Medicines, i. e. fuch as confift

of an alcaline Salt and Oil. Spirituous,

aromatic, volatile and oily Salts. Chemi- cal Soap, made of effential or diftilled Oils>

and a fix'd alcaline Salt. Common wafli-

ing Soap, made of expreffed Oils and a ftrong fixed Alcaly.

C z (4O The

20 Dr. Boerhaave's

(4.) The feveral Sorts of Honey,

(5.) Juices of Garden-Fruits, that are ripe and bitterifh.

(6.) Mechanical Remedies, as rubbing with the Flefli-brufh, dancing, and the like.

Of thefe there are many different Ways and Forms of Application, e. g. In the form of

^ Mixture.

Take of fmiple Rue- water |xij. of Vene- tian Borace gij. of volatile oily Salt 511). of the pureft Honey giij. make a Mixture 5 one Ounce of which may be given every Houn

Drops.

Take of Elixir of Property made with Salt of Tartar, of volatile oily Salt, and of the purging Salt of Sennertus^ each ^fs. of which che Patient may take 25 Drops 4 times a-day in a Glafs of Wine.

Pills.

Take of Venice-Soap, of fine Borace, and of the beft Succotrine-Aloes, each gij. mix, and form Pills, each of gr. iij. weight j give one of them 4 times a-day.

I A DecoSiion

Materia Medica. 2 1

A DecoSiion.

Take of the Leaves of frefti gathered Soap- wort M. iij. of Brooklime M. ij. of Fumitory M. j. of the Roots of Grafs and Succory frefh gather'd, each gij. boil them with Water in a Veffel clofe ftopt for the Space of half a quarter of an Hour; let it fettle, and with three Pints of the clear Decodtion, mix of Syrup of the Juice of P2lder-berries, and of the fimple Oxymel, each gij. The Dofe is 2 ounces warm every Hour.

A Powder.

Take of Sperma Ceti, and of Horace, each 5j. mix and make a Powder, to be divided into eight Dofes ; give one in a little Wine every two Hours.

Cleanfers

Are fuch Medicines as drive out the gluey Fluids y or half corrupted Solids^ from thofe Farts to which by their T^enacity they have adhered. Of this Sort are the Diluents and Refolvents before mentioned, but efpecially Joapy and alcaline Subjiances ; as alfo the Honeys with Vinegar.

For the Cure of Difeafes arifing from Aci- dities in the '^rimce Vice.

C 3 Sec

i^

lyijl

2 2 Dr. BOERHAAVE^S

Sect. lxvi. N<^ i.

Here come into ufe Broths from Poultry^ Fifli, and Quadrupeds; the Flep itfelf of thefe Creatures , efpecially bak'd. Jellies made from them, by evaporating their Broths, Or a little of an alcaline Salt diffolved in Wine. As,

Take of the Salt of Wormwood 5 ij. fmall White- wine g xxiv. mix, and give an ounce thereof every three Hours.

Vegetables that deftroy Acidity.

Ahftnthiunu Alliaria.

Allia.

Wormwood, Sauce-alone, or Jack by

the Hedge. Garlick.

Anetbum,

Dill, orAnet.

Antbora.

Wholfome WoolfV

'

bane.

Angelica,. Anifum. Apium Celeri,

Angelica,

Annife.

Sweet Smallage, or Sal^

Arifiolocbia longa, — — rotunda.

lery. Birth-wort, long.

Armoracia.

Wild Radilh,

Arum.

Wake Robin.

Afclepias.

Swallow-worL

Afparagus. Afjphodelus albus, BafiUcunh

Afparagus. White AfphodeL Bafil.

Brajfic

Materia Medica,

23

Braffica.

Calamus Aromaticus.

Calamentha.

Carduus BenedWus.

■ ' Marice.

Carum.

Caryophillata.

Caryopbilli Aromattci.

Cochlearia.

Cepce.

Centaurium minus*

Daucus.

Eruca,

Er'jngium.

Eryftmum.

Etipatortum:

Galanga major^

- ?ninor.

Helenium.

Lepidum.

Major ana.

MarruUum.

Matricaria^

Mezereon.

Napus.

Najiurtium,

Nepeta.

Origanum.

Piper.

Porrum^

Pyrethrum,

Raphanus Ruji.

Rut a.

Saponaria^

Satyion.

Serpillum^

Cabbage.

Sweet fcented Reed^

Calamint.

Bleffed Thiftle.

St. Mary^s Thiftle.

Carraway.

A vens, or Herb-bennet^

Cloves, a Spice<,

Scurvygrafs.

Onions.

Leffer Centaury.

Wild Carrot.

Rocket,

Eryngo.

Hedge-muftard.

Agrimony.

Galangal the greater,

— — the leffer.

Elecampane*

Dittanden

Marjoram.

Horehound,

Fever-few.

Mezereon.

Wild Turnip^ .

Creffes.

Cat Mint.

Wild Marjoram^

Pepper,

Leeks.

Pellitory of Spain-

Horfe-Radifli,

Rue.

Sope-wort,

Satyrion.

Wild Thyme.

C 4 SahinaL,^,

24 J^^* Boerhaave's

Sahina.

Savin.

Satureia.

Savory.

Sedum acre VermicuL

Stone-crop, or Wall

pepper.

Sinapi.

Muftard of all Sorts.

Squilla.

Sea Onion-

Thymus.

Thyme.

Thlafpi.

Treacle- muftard.

ViSlorialis.

Viper's- garlick.

Urtica.

Nettles.

Zedoaria.

Zedoary,

Zinziber.

Ginger.

Sect. lxvi. N® 2.

Here belong Birds^ great and faiall, fuch as feed on Infeds, and efpecially on fmall Fifli} as

Anas.

The Duck,

Anfer.

Goofe.

Pajfer.

Sparrow.

Fringilla,

Chaffinch.

Alauda.

Lark.

Turdus.

Black-bird,andThfulIi.'

Perdtpc.

Partridge. 0 With the

Larus.

Sea-gull. > Eggs of

CoturniiC^

Quail. J all thefe.

Sect.

LXVI. N^ 3.

StrengthenerSy

Are fuch Remedies as give an elajlic Force to the FibreSy Membranes^ Vejfels^ and Vifcera j

of

Materia Me die a. 25

of which Kind are thofe mentioned at §. 28, N^ I, & 4. as alfo vinous fermented Liquors, as Ale bearing a good body, Wine, Mead^ Brandy, (^c.

Sect. lxvi. N^ 5.

Abforhers of Jcids ,

Are fuch Subjiances as upon mixture with Acids dejiroy their Acrimony and preying force^ fo that they can no longer a£iy or produce any EffeBs as an Acid*, whilft at the fame time the abforbent Body poiTeffes nothing of an Acrimony that can prove any ways pernicious to the animal Fabric ; upon which account thefe Sorts of Subftances feem to merit the Preference for this Purpofe beyond any o- thers ; they may however chance to be both ufclefs and prejudicial by their Weight and Clogginefs, if inftead of an Acid they {hould meet with an inadive Flegm in the Primce Vice. ■ Of this Sort are,

OJfa ftcca pifcium. The dry Bones of Fifli.

Mandihul a Luetic ^c. The Jaw-bone of aPike. Lapis ^ Chelys^ Tejia^ Eyes, Claws, Shells of

Cancrorum ^ Afiaco- Crabs and Lobfters.

rum. OJlreodermata ^ Conchcd The interior Coat of

MytuIoru?p^ ^c, Oyfter and MufcL-

fhells, i^c. Corallia. Coral of all Sorts.

Pen..,.

26

Dr. B o E R H A A V e's

Terlce^ Mater Perlaruniy

Creta.

Bolus.

OfieO'Colla.

Marga^ fc?c.

Laps hcematitts Gr. xv.

Ltfnatura Stannic Gr.

viij. «« — - Ferriy Gr. Kij.

Pearl, and Mother of

Pearl. Chalk. Bole.

Bone- Glue. Marl, &c. Blood-ftone given to

Gr. XV. Filings of Tin, to Gr.

viij.

of Iron, to Gr. xij.

Dilufers of Acidsy are

Water, and watery Liquors, mention'd at

§. 54. No 4.

Blunters of Acids

Are jiich Siibjiances as by their Softnefs and Vifcidity fo inveji and Jheath the Points and Edges of Acids y as to prevent any bad Effects from their Sharpnefsy thefe defend the Mem- branes they line againft any Impreffion from the acid Spicidc^y and alfo remove any fuch Impreffion when already made ; the only bad Effecft they can produce, is in Bodies of a weak and lax Habit, where that Indifpofi- tion will be increafed by the Ufe of them. Of this Sort are,

(i.) Oily Fruits, as

Ani%dalcey dukes ^ A- Almonds , fweet and marce^ bitter.

Ftjiachm^

Materia Medica. 27

Pijlachtce. Piftachio-nuts.

Nuces AvellancB. Philberd-nuts-

Juglandes. Walnuts.

Cocos. Cocoa-nuts.

Semen Papaveris alii. White Poppy Sttds^

Oils expreffed from ^11 thefe, and from Olives, &c.

(2.) Jellies from the infpiiTated Broth of Flefh and Fifh.

(3.) The milder fort of oily Aromatics, fo far as they contain a butyraceous Oil 3 for which confult §. 66. N^ i.

Together with the almofl infinite Number of Preparations that may be from thefe com- pounded,

Changers^ or rather Neutralizers of Acids ^ are fuch Salts as immediately upon Contadl pro- duce an Effervefcence and Colltjion of Fart s^ at which time the animal Fibres are Jiimulated^ and their Fluids agitated ^ but uniting after^ wards with the Acid^ they form a new kind of Salty in which fiill remains a Property of fti^ mulatingy openings and of difcharging^ either by Ferjpiration or Urine. The Ufe of thefe is forbid only in Habits of a tenfe Fibre, and given to much Exercife. Such are

All alcaline fixed Salts ^ made from any Vegetable whatever, by calcining; which may be given to gr. vj. for a Dofe.

All alcaline volatile Salts obtained by Di- jftillation from the various Parts of Animals,

putrified

28 Dr. B o E R H A A V e's

putrified Vegetables, or from the Plants dc- ftroying Acidity mentioned at §. 66, N^ i. Thefe may be given to 9fs,

All Soaps ^ and faponaceous Subftances, whether Ji.xed or volatile. Thc^xed Sort, as C^/7^-Soap, &c. may be given to jj. for a Dofe ; the volatile to half that quantity. The later of thefe may be diftinguifh'd into three Claffes.

(i.) All volatile Spirits that confift of an animal Oil and volatile Salt joined together, as are thofe froni Blood, Urine, Harts-horn, raw^ Silk, &c.

(2.) Helmonfs Offa alba ^ made of the higheft redified Spirit of Wine, and the llrongeft Spirit of Sal Armoniac, well (hook together, and intimately combin d by Diftil- lation.

(3.) The ftrongeft volatile alcaline Salts joined by repeated Sublimation with fome eflential aromatic Oil ; e. g.

Take of the pureft volatile Salt of Harts- horn in a dry form ^j. of the eflential Oil of Citron-peels Jj. fublime feveraj tirnes in a tall glafs Body.

In the laft place, we reckon all the Com- pofitions that may be formed from thefe Materials.

Againft Difeafes from a fpontaneous Glue^ or vifcid Flegm form'd in the Primce Vice^ by a depraved Digeftion of the Alitxient.

Sect.

Materia Medic a. 2 9

Sect. lxxv. N^ i.

The Spices with which our folid and fluid Aliments may be agreeably feafon'd, are more particularly the following.

Cinnamomum.

Cinnamon.

Macis.

Mace.

Nux M'^rijlka. Cortex Aurantiorum, thymus. Origanum. Caryophyl. Aromat. Zinziber.

Nutmegs- Orange-peel. Thyme.

Wild Marjoramo Cloves. / Ginger. ^ Pepper.

LeflTer Galangal Roots.

Piper. Galanga min.

Cortex CitreL

Citron-peels.

Anifum.

Annifeeds.

Coriandrum.

Coriander-feeds.

Serpillum. Curdamomum.

Wild Thyme. Cardamoms.

It is beft to mix thefe with Bread, Wine, or Ale, before they have fermented.

Sect. lxxv. N^ 2.

For thefe Animal Broths turn to §. 66, No I, 2.

Sis C T. LXXV. No 3.

Thefe Strengtheners are enumerated at §, 28, and §, 47,

Sect.

*Sfcs

30 Dr. B 6 E R H A A V e's

Sect. lxxv. N^ ^.

For the Diluters and Refolvers, fee §« 54^ No 3.

Stimulating Medicines^

Are fuch as being drove into the Fibres of the VelTels, do by their Weight, Refiftance, Figure and Motion, increafe their contradlile Power, fo as to make them adt with a great- er force and frequency. Of this Sort are,

I. All A cij^O" Saline Subftances, which are either,

(i.) Crude ^ i. e. native. As

Succi Citrei. Juice of Citrons*

— — Aurantiu ■ Oranges.

— Uvarum. • Grapes.

'—' Hortei Acidi, ■ Acid Garden

Fruits.

ElTential Salts, made after the ufual man- ner, from expreffed Juices of Plants.

(2.) Fermented. As

Vinum Rhenamm, Rhenifli-wine.

bfellamim. Mofel-wine.

Acetum Vinu "Wine- vinegar*

y Cerivtfice^ Ale -j; ' _ "

Acmm

Materia Medica. 31

Acetum BefttUat. Diftiird •

Tartarus. Tartan

Cremor ^artari. Cream of Tartar.

Lac Jcefccns. . Butter-milk.

Serum La£iis Acidum. Sower Whey.

(3.) Produced by the Adion of Fire, as

Sp. Salts Martni. Spirit of common Salt.

• Gemmce. • • Rock-Salt.

* ^Nitri. ' -pure Salt-Petre.

— ~ Vitriolt. Vitriol.

---'^ Sulphuris per Cam- -Sulphur by the

panam. Bell.

IL All Alcalino-5*^//w Subftances, which are,

(i.) Fixedy or not to be raifed by Fire, as all lixivious Salts obtain'd from the Afhes of Plants.

Sal Abfinthn. Salt of Wormwood.

^ Cardul Bened, * Bleffed Thiftle. .

— Tartari, • Tartar.

Cineres ClavelL Gr. vj. Pot-a(h given to Gr. vj.

(2.) Volatile^ or to be elevated by a mode- rate Heat ; fuch are all thofe obtain'd by Di- ftillation from putrified Vegetables, or from Animals ^

Sales £s? Sp. C. C. The Salts and Spirits of

Hartfhorn.

i;;^—-; Humani Sanguims. ;■ — — ; Human Blood.

^ 'OJJium,

3 2 Dr. BofeRttAAVE^S

' Offium.

Salts Ammoniacu

Bones.

Sale Armoniac.

(3.) Neutral faline Subftances, or fuch as are compounded of both the former j as.

Sal Marinum.

— — Gemma*.

m Amtnoniacutn nat.

■ artificiale.

— — Nitri.

• • Borax.

"Tartarus tartarifatns. ^ regeneratus.

Sea Salt.

Rock Salt*

Salt Armoniac natlvCc

■■ faftitious.

Nitre.

Borace, orTincal.

Tartar tartarized.

— regenerated.

III. All Jharp pungent Oils, both aro- matic and erapyreumatic ; as,

(i.) Oils by Dijiillation from

Wormwoods Citron-peels. Orange-peels, Caffia-bark. Camomile. Cloves. Hyflbp.

Guaiacum-wood. Juniper-wood. Saffafras-wood. Mace. Marjoram. Mint. Nutmegs.

Wild Marjoram of Crete.

Pulegium,

Ahfinthium. Cortic Citrei.

■ Aurantiorum, CaJJia Lignea. Camamelum. CaryophilL Aromat. Hyjopus. Lignum Guaiacum.

■ Juniperum. - Sajfafras.

Macis. Maprana. Mentha. Nux Myrijlica. Origanum Cretic.

Materia Medica. 33

Pulegium. Pennyroyal.

Lignum Rhodium. Rofe-wood.

Rorifmarinum. Rofemary,

Ruta. Rue.

Sabina. Savin.

Salvia. Sage.

Spica. Spike.

ianacetum. Tanfy.

fAnifi. r'Annis.

^^^*^'«^ \ tjrt' ^^^' A Carroway.

(^ FosniculL {^ Fennel.

Succinum. Amber.

^erehinthina. Turpentine.

(2.) Oils by EDCpreJJion from

Amigdalcd Amarae. Bitter Almonds.

Mads. Mace.

'Nux Myifiica. Nutmegs.

(3.) Native Oils, or rather

Balfamum ^olutanum. Balfams of Tola.

• Palmce. » the Palm-tree.

i Peruviamm. ■ Peru.

■ Copaiba. ■ Capivi.

■ MecccB. Balm of Gil iad.

■ Terebinthice. ■ Turpentines.

(4.) F{i^tid pungent Oils by the Retort, as

01. Ambujl. Sanguinis. Empyreumatic Oil of

Blood. r**-" OJfium. — — ; Bones.

D ^ Cornuum.

34 -Dr. B O E R H A AV E^S

OL Amhuji. Cornumn.

Ovorum.

UrincB.

Lignorum.

De Lateribus. ^c.

Empyreumatic Oil of Horns.

• Eggs.

-— Urine. » Woods.

Bricks, and the

like.

IV. All infamable Spirits from fermented Liquors of all Sorts, as of Malt Liquors, Wines, Cyder, Perry, Mead, &c.

V. All pungent aromatic Plants^ which abound with a Salt like N^ 2. and an Oil like N^ 3, foregoing. Such are.

(i.) Leaves,

Folia Ahrotani.

e • Ahfinthii.

•^ Agerati.

— Anethi,

u ■ Anifi.

» Arifiolochice,

^ Betonicce.

• ' Calaimnthce.

— • Cardlacce.

■ Chamcedr'jos. — ChamcBpit'^os.

^ . Chelidonii maj.

»■ ' ' Cochlearice.

*- Dt5famnu

— — Hepaticcs nohilis.

Leaves of Southern- wood.

, n Wormwood.

. Maudlin-

. Dili

. Annis.

^ — . Birth-wort.

. . Wake-robin.

. . Bettony,

, Calamint.

,. Mother- wort.

• . Germander.

— Ground-pine.

— Celandine,greater

- Scurvygrafs. •— — Dittany. ——Liver-wort noble. 7—— Hedge-muftard.

Folia

Materia MedtCa%

Polia Eupator. cannah.

^ — - Funiculi.

i> Hedercs "Terrejtris.

• ■ Arbon

' Hyffopi • Lauru ' Levijtici. Majorance: ' Marrubii. Mairicarice, Metijfce. ' MenthcB. Najlurtii. Nepetce. Nicotiance. Origani. Piperitidis. PerficaricB acrisc Porri. Pukgiu Rorifmartnu RutcB. Sabincei Salvia. Satureice. Scordiu

Serpilli. Soldanellcd,

T^anaceti. Veronicce. Urticce.

Leaves of Hemp-like Agrimony.

^ Fennel.

>■ Ground-Ivy;

. Tree-Ivy.

. Hyflbp^

* Laurel.

• Lovage.

» "' - Marjoram. - — ^ Horehound; •— Feverfew.

* 'Baum.

• Mint.

• CreffeSc

• Cat-Mint.

— Tobacco.

• Wild Marjoram;

• Dittander.

• ^Biting Arfmartc*

■ Leeks.

" Pennyroyal*

• ' Rofemary;

• Rue.

■" ' ■ ' Savin.

m^..

Sage.

- Savory.

- Water- german-

der.

D

%

Wild ThymCo

Bindweed.

Thyme.

Tanfy.

Speedwell.

Nettles.

(2.) Sti^

i

36 Dr. B o E R H A A V e's

(2.) Stimulating aromatic Flowers, parti- cularly thofe from the Herbs before recited j

as,

Flores Agerati. •— — • Aurantiorum.

* • Calthce.

—— — CaryophylL hort. ^ — - Centaur, min. -- — Camcemeli. ^ — - Citrei. - — - Croci. ^ — - Eupatorti. •— — Ltlior. convah

— — - LupulL

— — ' Meliloli.

.- • Mari Syriacu

- Salvtce.

• Scahiofce.

• • Schcenaitthi.

•- ' Spic^.

— Stcechadis Arab.

"Tanacetu

Flowers of Maudlin.

i • Oranges.

■■ - Marygolds,

m Clovejuly flowers,

• — - Leffer Centaury.

» Camomile.

> Citron-Tree.

— — Saffron.

• • Agrimony.

.— - Lillies of the Val- ley.

• • Hops.

. Melilot.

- Syrian Maftic.

• • Sage.

.— — Scabious.

• Camels- hay.

• ' Spice.

• Arabian Laven- der.

• • Tanfy.

• Line-tree.

(3.) Stimulating aromatic Roots.

Radices Acoru

' — Alia.

> Angelic ce. ^ Anthore.

^ ArifiolochicB.

Roots of A romatic-reed. — — Garlicfc.

• Angelica.

• whoIfomeWoolPs-

bane. — -; Birthwort.

Radices

Materia Medica.

37

Radices Armoracice.

, Carlince.

^ - Caryophilla. monL

— Ceparum.

, . Chelidon maj.

^ Contrayervce^

^ - Cojii hortens.

Oriental.

Curcumce.

Cyclaminis.

Cyperi.

Doronici.

FraxinellcB.

Fumar bulb.

Galangce. Gentiane. Helenii. Imperatorics.

• Irtdis.

• Leviftici. ' Met. ' Ninzing.

• Ononidis.

• Petafttidis.

• Pelrofelim.

• Peucedani.

• Pceonice.

- Porri. . Ptarmiccs.

- Pyrethri.

- Raphani.

- Rubi^.

- Rufci.

- Satyrionis.

- Scrophulari^.

Roots of Horfe-Rad ifh. ^ Carline Thiftle.

^ Mountain Avens.

• Onions.

• greater Celandine.

. • Counter-Poifono

— — Garden Coftus.

Eaft-Indian- *

— — • Turmeric.

i Sow-bread.

Cyperus.

• Leopard's-bane.

• Baftard Dittany.

■ - Bulbous Fumito- ry-

., Galangal.

Gentian.

■ Elecampane.

• • Mafterwort.

• • Flower-de-luce.

— — Lovage.

«- ■ Spignel.

. -Id.

*- — - Reft-harrow.

• • Butter-bur.

• ParHy.

* * Sow-fennel.

«- Peony.

- — - Leeks.

1^ . Sneeze-wort.

• . Pellitory of Spain,

. Radidi.

. • Madder.

Butcher's-broom,

- Satyrioq. -~— Fig-wort. P 3 ^ R^^ V^

fill

38 Dr. B O E R H A A V E^S

Radices Sefeli. Roots of Hart-wort

•Squillce.

'-Valer'iafKB.,

^Viulorialn.

^Vincetoxicu

'^Zedoarice,

^Zinziberis.

•Sea-Onion -Valerian. -Viper's-garlick» -Swallow-wort. -Zedoary. -Ginger.

(4.) Stimulating aromatic S e e p Sc

Semina Anacardii. ^Anethi. ^Anifu

'Apiu

A

IdB.

^Bardance.

•*Cardamcmu

"Cart.

--Celeri.

^Chermes.

"Coriandri^

-CubebcE.

Cumini,

DaucL

EruccB,

Eryfimi.

^FcenigrcBc'u

^Juniperu

'Lauru

^Leviftici,

^Napu

'ISIaJturtii.

'NigellcB.

Pafiinacce. ^Pelrofelini. Porru

Seeds of Mal^cca-bean.

-^ DflL

• Annife.

-Smal lage.

• Columbine.

Burdock.

• Cardamom.

— Carroway.

rSuccory.

Alkermes.

Coriander.

i- Cubeb-berrieSo

— Cummin.

' ^Wild Carrot.

i- -Rocket,

Hedge-muftard,

^, 'Fenugreek.

Juniper-berries.

^ Laurel-bei'ries.

Lovage.

^ Wild Turnep.

w^ CrefTes,

— Fennel-flower.

■Parinep.

Parfly.

-»Leeks,

Semina

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39

Semina Raphanu Santonici.

Seeds of Radidi.

^ Worm-feed,

^ — Hart-woru

Muftard.

ejeiios. ^Sinapt. ^Thlafpi. ^Nux Myriflica. ^Nuclei Perftco^ rum^

(5.) Stimulating aromatic Barks.

— T reacle-muftard

—Nutmegs.

—Peach-kernels.

Cortices Guaiacu -Sajfafras. ^^Juniperi.

• — ' Aurantiorum.

— ^ ^ Citreorum.

^Limoniorum.

— ' — ^-^^Ci/inamomi.

Barks of Guaiacum.

Saflafras. * Juniper.

Orange-peels,

— Citron — —-

— Lemon

Cinnamon.

( 6. ) Stimulating aromatic concreted Juices.

Aloe.

Aloes.

Ambragrijfea.

Ambergreafe.

Liquid Amber.

Ammoniac Gum.

Gum Ammoniac*

Anime.

^ — ^Id.

Ajfa-fcetida.^

Devirs-Dungo

Bdellium.

Id.

Benzoin.

Benjamin.

Elemi.

Id.

GalbanunPo^

Id.

Juniperi.

Gum Juniper.

Lace a.

Gum Lack.

Lahdanum.

Id.

Maftiche.

Gum Maftic,

D 4 Myrrha^

40 Dr. Boerhaave's

Myrrha. Myrrh.

Sagapenum. Gum Sagapene*

Styrax. Storax.

^aca?nahaca. Gum Id.

Thus. Frankincenfe.

VI. All Infedts that abound with a ftimu- lating volatile Salt like N^ II. As,

Afellu

Wood-licCe

Formicce.

Ants.

Vermes majalcs.

Glow-worms

Cantharides.

Spanifh-flies.

VIL All the Jiimulating Compounds which may be form'd from thefe enumerated Simples ; as Decodions, Extrafts, Conferves, Eleftuaries, Tindures, Spirits, Waters, vo- latile Salts that are oily and fpirituous, Pills^ Powders, &c. e. g.

A Decoction againji Vifcidities.

Take of the Leaves of round Birthwort, Geimander and Rue, each Mj. of the Flow- ers of Agrimony and Marigolds, each ^fs. of the Roots of Angelica and Mafterwort, each 5vj, of the Seeds of Succory and Garden Radifb, each ^iv. of Saflafras-bark and Cin- namon, each 51J. let them fteep in three Pints of Water, almoft fcalding, for the Space of two Hours ; then boil in a VeiTel clofe ftopt for about four Minutes, An Ounce of this may be given warm every Hour in the Day.

An

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^« E X T R AC T againji glutinous Vifcidities.

Take of the frefh gathered Leaves of Wormwood, Hemp-like Agrimony, white Horehound, and Tanfey, of each an equal Quantity j being cut fmall, beat them in a Mortar, and then force out their Juice in a Prefs; which being fkimm'd over a gentle Fire, and ftrain'd thro' a Sierce from its Foe- ces, is to be evaporated in a broad VefTel till it has acquired the Confiftence of a thick Honey ; to this add a fortieth Part of (the Weight of the whole Extrad) Tacheniuss

Salt of Wormwood. The Dofe is half a

Dram, twice a- day, upon an empty Stomach, in a Glafs of French Claret.

The like fort of Extracts may be made by infpiffating Decocftions, after the Liquor has been ftrongly prefs'd out of their Foeces.

A Conferee.

Take of the frefh gathered Tops of Rue and Tanfey, each §j. of the frefh blown Flowers of Syrian Maftich, Rofemary and Lavender, each jiv. of the frefli gathered Roots of Elecampane and Swallow-wort , each §j. Seeds of Radifli and CrefTes, each jiv. Being made into a Pulp after the ufual Method, add a quarter of a Pound of Loaf- Sugar in powder. -; — - The Dofe is a Dram,

four

42 Dr. Boerhaave's

four times in a Day, failing ; to be taken in a Glafs of French or Spanijh White- wine, Malaga^ Sack, or the like,

An EleSiuary.

Take of prefcrv'd Ginger, candy 'd Eryngo^ root and Cinnamon, each ^j. Syrup of Mint a fufficient quantity to make them into an Eledluary ; of which half a Dram may be given fix times in a Day.

A T^inBure.

Take of Gentian-root, of wholfome Wolfs- bane-root, each |j. Flowers of the leiTer Cen- tory ^j. Saffron ^j. Laurel and Juniper-berries, each ^ifs. Rocket and Muftard-feed, each gifs. digeft 13 Hours in three Pints of Spirit of Wine, The Dofe is two Drams, given three times in a Day, upon an empty Sto- mach, in a Glafs of Mead.

A Spirit.

Take of the Flowers of Lavender, Tanfey, Orange and Rofemary, each %]. of the Roots of Angelica, Elecampane, Mafterwort and Lovage, each |ifs. of the Seeds of Caraway, Succory, Rocket and CreiTes, each ^j. of the Barks of Juniper, SafTafras, and Cinnamon, each |ifs. diftil with fo much Spirit of Wine as to draw off three pounds, and diftU it twice

over

Materia Medica. 43

over again from the Refiduiim : A quarter of an Ounce of it may be given for a Dofe, three times a-day, in a Glafs of Wine> or Mead,

An aromatic Water

May be made frorp the former Ingredients^ by adding fimple Water in the room of Spi- rit of Wine s but it miuft be in 4 much lar- ger quantity*

A 'volatile oily Salt in a liquid Form.

Take of the preceding Spirit Ibij. of Pot- Afhes |ifs. Salt Armoniac ^iij. draw off one Pound by the Retort, and diflblve therein eflential Oils of Citron- peels gut. vj. of La- vender gut. XX. of Marjoram gut. vj. The Dofe is nine Drops, taken three or four times a-day in a Glafs of Wine or Mead.

Pills.

Take of Gum Ammoniac and Opopanax:, each 5J. of the frefli gather'd Roots of Wake- Robin 3ij. of Cajiile-Soap 3J. of the efTential Oil of Tanfey gut. x. mix, and make into Pills , each of three Grains weight ; which are to be gilded, and taken one every tl;iird Hour in the Day.

44 I^r. Boerhaave's

A Powder.

Take of the diftill'd Oils of Mint, Marjo- ram, and Tanfey, each gut. vj. drop them upon an Ounce of the drieft Loaf-Sugar, by which means you have an Elaofaccharum^ or oily Sugar ; to which add Powder of white Ginger and Cinnamon, each jjv. Half a Dram of this may be given for a Dofe, three times a-day, in a Glafs of Wine.

A medicinal Wine

May be made of the Ingredients from the Spirit or Tincture of this Section, by digeft- ing with Wine inftead of its Spirit ; of which two O jnces may be given for a Dofe, three

or ioiir times in a Day.

A Diet-Drink

May be alfo made by putting that quantity of the fame Ingredients into a Hogfhead of Ale whilft it is working ; which may be ta- ken as common Drink.

Biliofe MedicifieSy as

The Gall of Quadrupeds, and of Fifh;, par- ticularly of the Wolf and Eel ; e. g. in Pi/Is.

Take of the Gall of an Ox, and of the Wolf-fifh, each 5jv, let them evaporate over

a flow

Materia Medica. 45

a flow Fire to the Confiftence of Honey, and then add of the Meal of Wake-Robin Roots frefli gathered a quantity fufficient to make them into Pills, each of three Grains weight, which are to be gilded, and taken one Morn- ing, Noon, and Night, an Hour before Meals.

Here belongs (i.) the Stone of the Porcu- pine or Hedge-hog, call'd Pedra d'el Porco ; an Infufion of which in Carduus-water or Rheni{h-wine may be given to two or three Ounces. (2.) Helmont':& StonCy made of the Liver and Gall of an Eel, dry'd before the Fire to a Powder, and given in fome Conferve to the quantity of a Dram, drinking three Ounces of Rhenifli-wine after it.

Saponaceous Suhjiances.

For thefe look under the Head RefohentSy at §. 54. No 4.

Sect, lxxv. N^ 6.

A Bath againji glutinous Vifcidities.

Take of Rue, Savin, Wormwood, Tan- fey, and Camomile, each M. iij. boil them in twelve Pints of Water ; to which add of Caftile-Soap |jv. Pot-Afh |j.

Rubifi^rSj,

46 Dr. BOERHAAVES

KubijierSy Sy'napifniSy and Blijierers j as^

Take half an Ounce of Horfe-radifli-rodf^ juicy and frefli gathered , beat it in a Mortar, and apply it immediately to the Skin for about half an Hour, or till it has fufficiently inflamed the Part, which known by the con- fiderable Tumour. Rcdnefs and Pain.

Or,

Take half an Ounce of Muftard, beat up with Vinegar, and let it lie on about four HourSr

Or,

Take Spanifh Flies ground to a fine Pow- der, without their Wings, intimately mix two Drams of this with fix of Yeft, beat up with a little Vinegar ; apply and keep this upon the Part twelve Hours, or till the Seaffr Ikin is raifed into a confiderable Blifter.

Againjl Distempers from afpontaneoui Ale alt.

Sect, lxxvi*

A Lift of fuch Vegetables as naturally at- bound with an Alcali, and change the Juices of a human Body into an alcaline State, par- ticularly of the Sallad Kind, thofe for pick- ling 3

Materia Medica.

47

ling and feafoning j and fome of a venomous nature: as,

^hfmthium.

Wormwood.

Alliaria.

Jack-by-the-hedge.

Alliumi

Garlick.

Ahffon.

Mad-wort.

Armoracia.

Wild Radifh.

Arum.

Wake-Robin.

A triplex olida.

Stinking Orach.

Afparagus.

Afparagus.

Barbarea,

Winter Crefles^

BraJficcB.

Cabbages.

Bryonia alba.

White Briony.

Black ^

Bunium.

Wild Turnep.

Camelina,

Treacle Worm- feed.

Cap/tea.

Guiney-pepper.

Cardiac a.

Mother-wort.

Cardamine.

Cucew-flower.

Cataputia.

Garden Spurge.

Centaurium majus.

Greater Centaury.

Chamcedrys.

Germander.

Chelidonium majus.

Greater Celandine.

Leffer

Scurvygrafs.

Cochlearia.

CepcB.

Onions.

Dentillafia.

Tooth-wort.

Digitalis.

Fox-glove.

Erucc^.

Rocket.

Eryjlmm.

Hedge-muftard.

Efula.

Wild Spurge.

Eupatcrium Cannabinum.

Hemp-like Agrimony.

Gratiolce..

Hedge HyfTop.

Iberis.

Dittander.

Laureola,

Spurge Laurel.

Lepidium^

■^ f/^

^^

40 Ur. JB

OERHAAVES

Lepidium.

Napus.

Najlurtium Aquaticum.

«■ ^hortenfe.

Nerium.

Perficaria acris..

P or rum.

Raphani.

Ruta.

Sahina.

Satureia.

Sedum acre minus.

Pepper-wort. Wild Turnep. Water Creffes.

Rofe-bay.

Biting Arfmart.

Leeks.

Radi(hes.

Rue.

Savin-

Savory.

Lefler biting Stone

Sinapi. Squill a. Thlafpi. ViStorialis.

crop. Muftard. Sea Onion. Treacle-muftard. Viper's-garlick.

Se

C T.

LXXVIIT.

Animals^ fome ruminating^ and others not chewing the Cud ; fome of which give a Milk that quickly turns fowre, as the Afs, Cow, Goat, Mare, Ewe, &c.

The Flefli of Animals feeding on Vegeta- bles (as Grafs, Garden Fruits , and Pulfe or Grain) is not fo apt to putrify and turn al- caline by Heat, as that of the carnivorous Sort ; upon which account it is a more fuit- able Food for Men of warm or hot Conftitu- tions. Of this Sort are.

Agnus.

Anas cicur^ vel domejil cusy cerealihus pajlus .

The Sheep. Tame Duck, Grain,

fed

on

Anfer

Materia Medka.

49

Jnftr cicur^ vd domejli-

Tame Goofe, fed as the

cus.

former.

Aper.

Wild Boar*

Ariess

Ram.

Bos.

Ox.

Capra.

Goatk

Capella.

Doe.

Caprillus,

Roe-buck.

Capo.

Capon.

Cervus.

Hart, or Stag^

Golumba.

Pigeon.

Goturnix.

Quail

Cuniculus.

Rabit.

Galince Domejlicce.

Tame Hens*

Hcedus.

Kid.

Lepus.

Hare.

Perdix domifaginata.

Partridge, home fed, or

ftuffU

Pbaftanus domejlicus.

Pheafant.

Porcus.

Hog.

Sturnus.

Starling.

Turdus,

ThruOi.

Turtur.

Turtle.

Vervex.

Weather.

Vitulus.

Calf.

To this Clafs alfo belong Shell-fifli and Snails,

Sect, lxxix.

That Kind of Poultry that feed on Fifo of all Sorts, both in the Seas and Rivers, whe- ther Shell-fifh, boney, or without Scales and Bones. Of this Sort are, Alauda. The Lark.

Anas fluviatilis^ Wild Duck»

E Anfer

50 Dr. Boermaave's

Anfer Marinus. Wild Goofe.

jirdalus. Heron.

Cygmis. Swan.

Galinago major. Woodcock greater.

*- minor. -lefler.

Meriila. Black- bird.

Pajfer. Sparrow.

Pbafianusfilvejlris. Wild Pheafant.

Vanellus. Lapwing.

But many of thefe focd indifferently on the lirft that offers, whether fmall Animals or

Vegetables.

Sect, lxxxviii. N^ i. See §. 35. N^ i.

Sect, lxxxviii. N02. See §. 75. No5- Under the Head flimulating faline Acids.

Sect, lxxxviii, N^ 5. A foftning and gently acid Decoction.

Take of w^hole Oatmeal 7^y of clean Water tbiij. boil to tbij. ftrain, and add of Citron Juice freili fqucez'd |j. of Cinnamon-water Jil. of Syrup of Mulberries |j. make it ferve tor both Meat and Drink.

Or,

Take of Pot-Oatmeal ^ij. clean Water Ibiij. boil away to tbij. After it is ftrain'd, keep it gently warm for about twelve Hours, or till

it

Materia Medica. 5 1

it Is a little turned fowr ; then add of Syrup of Violets gjfs. of Rheniih-wine Tbfs. of Ci- tron-water ^jfs. Ufe it as the former.

An Emulsion of the like nature.

Take of Oatmeal §ij. make a Pound and a half of Emulfion thereof with a fufficient quantity of Water, to which add of refin'd Nitre jfs. of Syrup of Violets %y Vinegar of Squills 3 ij.

S E C Ti LXXXVIII. N^ 6,

Take of Oxymel of Squills ^iij. of Vinegar of Squills ^ij. of Tindlure of Myrrh made with Vinegar 3J. of Chiccory- water ^vj. mix^ and give half an Ounce every Hour.

Or,

Take of Vinegar evaporated to the Con- fiftence of Honey ^fs. of clarified Honey ^j. of Syrup of Chiccory ^ifs. of Fumitory- water 5vj. mix, and ufe as the former.

Or,

Take of the hifpiflated Jiiices of Currants and Elder-berries, each ij. of fimple Oxymel %]. of Spirit of common Salt gut. XX. Barley- water Ibiv. mix, and ufe it at pleafure as a conftant Drink.

E a Against

/

5 2 £)r. BoerhaaVe's

Against Diseases proceeding barelv from a too swift circulation of THE Blood.

Sect. cv.

Removers of Pain.

For thefe turn to §. 202, 228 and 229 fol- lowing, where thefe Particulars are laid down at large.

Against Diseases from the Blood's TOO SLOW Motion, and from its too GREAT Quantity.

Sect. cvi. L. 5.

Sharp Diet. See §. 76.

(i.) The (harp Aromatics at §. y^. N^ i.

(2.) Acids at §.75. N05. in the

firft Clafs, under the Title of faline Acids.

To remove Obftrudlions.

Sect, cxxxv. N<^ 3.

(1.) Natural Soaps, confifting of an Alcali and Oil, as the exprefled Juices of all the very fliarp alcaline Plants at §. 76. or the ftrong

aromatic

Materia Medica.

53

aromatic Plants at §. y^. N^ 6. made when they are frefli gathered and full grown,

(2.) Artificial Soaps, compofed of an Al- cali and Oil j as,

Sapo niger. \ . •• Black Soap. 7 from jj

• Venetus. ) ^^ ^^ Caftile Soap. J to ^ij.

^—Starke^anus\Gx\^ Starkey*s,or? from Gr.

ftveHelmontianusy-^d'y Helinonts. j iv to Sj.

(3.) Volatile footy Soaps, and Soot itfelf (4.) Alcaline oily Spirits, whether obtained from the alcaline Aromatics at §. 76. given to gut. XV. from Soot, given to gut. xv. or from all the fluid and folid Parts of Animals, given to gut. xviij.

Sect, cxxxy. N^ 4. Mercurial Preparations, jjs

Merc, dulcis ad Gr. x.

*■ SuUimatus corroft-

vus ad Qr. \ dilii- tus.

" ' ' Prcectpitatus ruber ad Gr. ij.

^ — '■ ' ■ ) albus ad Gr.

IV.

Turhith ad Gr. ij. Niger ad Gr. xvy

Sweet Sublimate to Gr.

X.

Corrofive Sublimate gi- ven to t!;ie eighth part of a Gr. diluted.

Red precipitate to Gr. ij\

White

to Gr, iy.

Yellow toGr. ij.

^thiops mineral to Gn xvj..

E3

Drawen,

54 J^^* BoERHAAVE^'s

Drawers,

Such as follicit the Blood, replete with thefe medicinal Particles, to the ajfFeded Part^ which they do, by relaxing the Fibres and Veffels where the Juices are to be brought, and by contracting thofe of the Part frora whence they are to be turned : for which fee §. 35. and §. 28. No 4.

Derivers.

Such as give the Juices a Tendence to any Part affign'd, of which Kind are all Evacua- tions in the Place itfelf, and artificial Fri- ctions upon the Parts adjacent.

Propellers.

' Such as drive the Humours forwards, a^ long their containing VelTels y as all the Sti-r mulaters at §. ^c^. N^ 5,

In the Cure of Wounds,

Sect, cxcvul Vulnerary Decodions and Drinks, which

(i.) Attenuate the Juices when too vifcid ;

Take

Materia Medica. 55

Take of the Leaves of Woodbine, Pauls- Betony and Rue, each Mifs. of Aven«roots ^j, of lefler Centory-flowers pug. ij. boil in three Pints of Water, and add of the Salt of Car- duus benedicftus 3J. of the Syrup of the five opening Roots ^uj. Four Ounces of this may be drank warm four times in a Dav

(2.) Thicken them w^hen too thin ; as.

Take of Orpine, greater and leffer Comfry, Mallow^s, Pellitory of the V/all, each M.j. boil them in three Pints of Water, and add of Syrup of Marfli-mallovvs ^ij. It may be ufed as the former.

(3.) Mitigate the Symptoms; as.

Take of white Poppy-feeds bruifed giij. of Mullen-flowers gij* of Buglofs Leaves Mij. of the Roots of Vipers-grafs §ij. of Liquorife- root %]. boil them in three Pints of Water, and ufe the Decodion as the preceding,

(4.) Qujcken the Circulation ; as,

Take of the Roots of Mailer- w^ort and Swallow- wort, each §j. of the Leaves of Rue and Water-Germander, each Mj. of Burdock- Seeds and Cardamoms bruifed, each §fs. of Lavender-flowers and leiTer Centory-flowers, each ^ij. boil them in three Pints of Water, and ftrain for Ufe, as before.

E 4 (5,; Correct

^6 Dr. BOERHAAVES

(5.) Corred: the vitiated Solids and Fluids by an oppofite Quality 5 as when the Juices are too

1. Glutinous, ufe the firfl; Decoftion of this §.

2. Acid: Take of Muftard-Seed ^fs. of Horfe-radi{l>root, of the Leaves of Hedge- Muftard and Crefles, each §ij. boil them gent- ly in a clofe VefTel with a Quart of Water. Of this may be given two Ounces four times in a Day.

3. Alcaline: Takeof {harp-pointed-Dock- roots §j, of Wood-Sorrel-^leaves Mij. of Roots of the fame Plant gj. of Borage-flowers ^xij. Prepare and ufe as the former.

4. Oily: Take of Tamarinds §lj. of Cream of Tartar gvj. of Grafs-roots §v. boil them in a. Qm:rt of Water, and then add two Ounces of the Syrup of Elder-berries, ufing as before.

5. For opening of the Veflels, fee the firft Deco6tion of this §.

6. For relaxing them, fee the moiftening Decodllon at §. 54. N^ 4.

7. To aftringe the Veffels, fee the DecQ«? dionsat §.28, N^ 4.

Sect, cct

Loofeners of the Intel!: ines are, (i.) Flelh Broths, that are frefh made and

fat,

(?•) The

Materia Medica. 57

(2.) The mild Pot-Herbs at §. 35. N^ i. boiled in Broths.

(3.) The Softeners and Moifteners at §. 3:;, No 3. §. 54. No 4.

(4.) ExprefTed Oils, particularly the freih drawn Oil of fweet Almonds and Olives.

Gentle Purgers of the InteJiineSy as

(i.) Garden Fruits that are foft and juicy, and contain a Sweet and Acid intermix'dj fuch are, '

Alkekengl. Winter-Cherries,

Pacccd EhuU. Dwarf Elder-berries,,

^ -Sambuci. Common — - — ^—

Caries. Figs.

Cera/a horteri/taqu^cumq; Cherries of all Sorts,

ChamcBtnora. Knot- berries.

Fraga. Strawberries.

Jujube. Jujebs.

Mala Armeniaca. Apricots.

"Perfica. Peaches.

. Vulgaria. Pippins.

Pruna hortenjia , alba Plumbs, white and blue.

ccerulea.

i— — Damafcena. Damafins.

^^^—-Gallica. Prunes.

r. Prignolenfia, Bullace.

Ribefia alba^ nigra^ ru- Currants, red, white and

bra. black.

Jiubi vulgares nigri Blackberries.

• Idcei albiy rubri. Rafpberries, white and

red.

Sebejien, Sebeftens.

Tamarinds

5 & Dr. Boerhaave's

^amarindi.

UvcB vitis omnes Spec,

Tamarinds. Grapes of all Sorts. Whortleberries. Goofeberries.

(2.) The Juices of all thefe frefh expreffed, and new Wine, before it has fermented.

(3.) Such as are more particularly ecco- protic, or gently purging ; as.

CaJJie gij.

Mannce gij. Tamarindi ^ij. Pulpce Tamarindor. ^ij. Sued Rofar. palidar. §j. Aloes rofati Gr. vj.

PaffulcB |iv. G alb an, 9fs. Radic Polypodii ^ercini

^ifs. Rhalarlari Bifs.

Caflia Pulp, given in the quantity of §ij.

Manna- §ij.

Tamarinds-— ^ij.

Pulp of Tamarinds ^U-

Juice of pale Rofes ^j.

Aloes wafhed in Rofe- water— -Gr. vj.

Jar Raifins iv.

Gum Galbanum — 'B^^. Roots of Polypody of

the Oak §ifs.

Rhubarb^ 9ifs.

tn injujta 5J. Syrup. AlthecB Fernelii

gifs.

>■ ' Cicherei cum Rheo

gifs.

• Fumarice ^ij.

*Rof. Solutiv. |ifs.

Violar, S'lmpl. ^ij, Mellis Simp, in Aq^. dilut.

Pilulcc Rufi Gr, vj.

— m

Infufi

on-

Fernelius^s Syrup of Marflimallow — §ifs.

Syrup of Cichory with Rhubarb §ifs.

• ofFumitory ^ij.

• Laxative of Rofes

gifs.

• of Violets ^ij.

Honey diflblv'd in Wa- ter §ij.

Rufus^% Pills — Gr. vj.

Sect.

Materia Medic a. 59

Sect. ecu.

Anodynes^ are fuch Medicines as diminifh, or wholly remove the Caufes of Pain. Such

are,

1. The Diluents at §. 54. N^ 4.

2. The Relaxers at §. 35. N^ i.

3. The Moifteners at §.35. N^ 4.

4. The Corredors of Acrimony at §. 66. and 88. ^ ^

5. Thofe which difperfe tenfe Swellings or Tumours, at §. 54. N^ 4.

Narcotics are thofe Medicines which ftu- pify or dull the Senfibility of the Nerves. Of thefe there are two Sorts, diftering in Strength.

I. Paregorics, or the mildeft and moft in- nocent Kind of Narcotics 5 as,

Sem. Papaver. alb. con- WhitePoppy-feed brui^

tufor. ^ij. fed and given to §ij,

Syup Capt. Papav. alb. Syrup of white Poppy-

§ifs. heads, to gifs.

- ■■ 'Diacod §ifs. ——of the Juice of Pop-

pies, to ^ifs.

»= Flomm Rhceados of Corn Poppy-

§ii]. flowers, to |iij.

Of thefe various Forms of Medicines may be conveniently made, which may be ufed with great Safety ; e. g. in

Amoji

60 Dr. B O E R H A A V E^S

A moji gentle Draught.

Take of Corn-Poppy-flower-water giij. of Bean-flower-water ^j. of Piony-flower-water and Elder-flower-water, each gifs. of Tile- tree- flower- water ^j. of Syrup of Corn-Pop- py-flowers gifs. mix, &c.

The fame may be made a little more dif- poling to fleep, if inftead of the Syrup of Corn-Poppy-flowers be added the Hke Quaa- tity of Diacodiunty or Syrup of white Poppy- heads.

A very mild Emuljton.

Take of fweet Almonds, Pine-Apples, and white Poppy-Seeds, each §j. make an Emul- fion after the ufual Method with a fufficient Quantity of Corn-Poppy-flower- water ; %o ten Ounces of which add one of Syrup of wild Poppy-flowers.

T^he fame Emuljton a little more fomniferou^^

Is made by adding the like Quantity of Diacodium, or Syrup of white Poppy-heads, inftead of the Syrup of wild Poppy-flowers.

(2.) Narcotics, properly fo called, which are much ftronger than the former, in the Form of

Vilh.

Materia Medka. 6r

Fills.

Take of the pureft Opium gr. ij. which make into three Pills, and give one for a Dofe J but if that don't fufficiently operate, give another an Hour afterwards, and fo the third.

^ Powder.

Take of the pureft Opium a little dry'd gr. ij. of red Coral and Barley-Sugar, each gfs. make them into a Powder, which divide into three Dofes, and ufe like the preceding Pills.

A Bolus.

Take one Dofe of the foregoing Powder, and mix it with a Dram of Marmalade of Quinces, which being formed into a Bolus, may be taken and repeated one after another, like the Pills. .^

Drops to be taken in a Draught.

Take of Opium a little dry'd gj. of Spirit of Wine redified |j. make a Tindture. The Dofe is 30 Drops in two Ounces of Bawm- water, fweeten d with half an Ounce of Sy- rup of Corn-Poppy-flowers.

Or^

62 Df, B O E R H A A V e's

Or,

Take of Opitim a little dry'd gj. of diftil- led Vinegar ^j. make a Tindure, of which give 30 Drops in two Ounces of wild Poppy- flower^water, fweetened with half an Ounce of Syrup of Corn-Poppies.

A warm Mixture.

Take 70 Drops of Tin£ture of Opium^ made with redlified Spirit of Wine, of Syrup of white Poppies gvj. of Citron-water, O- range and Cinnamon- water, each ^ij. mix, and give a Spoonful every half Hour, till the Pain be eafed.

A cooling Mixture.

Take of Tindure of Opium made with diftilled Vinegar gut. 80, of Syrup of Mul- berries 3VJ. of Borage and wild Poppy- water, each giij. mix, and ufe as the former.

An Emuljion.

Take of white Poppy -Seeds bruifed py make an Emulfion with a fufficient quantity of Barley-water ; to ten Ounces of which add of Diacodium ^ifs. of Tindlure of Opium made with redlified Spirit of Wine gut. xx. of Cinnamon- water ^ij. of Citron-water ^x- 3 CJive

Materia Medic a. 63

Give an Ounce and half every half Hour, till the Pain begins to go off.

A Fomentation.

Take of Tindure of Opium made with diftilled Vinegar 5iij. of Elder-flower- water and Rofe- water, each ^iij. of Vinegar, of El- der-buds, and Rofes, each ^fs. mix, and ap- ply Cloths dipt therein to both the Temples*

Here the Application of foftcning Medi- cines to the Part in pain, which ufually breaks the Patient's Reft, will be found very fervice- able ; particularly the following, applied and kept on warm till the Pain be mitigated.

A Cataplafm.

Take of the frefti gathered Leaves of Gar- den Poppies Mj. of black Henbane Mfs. of Marfhmallows Mjx. boil them in new Milk, and towards the end add of Linfeed-meal |j. of frefti drawn Linfeed-oil |ij. make it into a Poultefs after the ufual manner.

A Wajh.

Take of the Juice prefled out from the Herbs of the foregoing Cataplafm, boiled in Milk, and made a little thinner, Ibiij. mix with it a Dram of pure Opium, and ufe it in the Intention gf the former.

Sect,

64 Dr. B O E R H A A V E*S

Sect. cciv. Soft vulnerary Balfams injimple Wounds t,

Such as are,

(i.) Natural, as

Balf. Copaiba. •— — de Gilead, — — 'Liquid Amhar. — — 'de Mecha. ^ Opohalfamum.

de Peru.

^ — -Tolu. ^""-^-^Terehinthina.

Balfam Capi\^i. Balm of Giliad.

-Liquid Amben

Balfam from Mecha-

Id.

Balfam of thePalm-tree*

Peru. — -^ — Tolu. • ^Chio TurpentinCo

(2.) Artificial fimple Balfams,

Oleum Cere re5fificat. ^ Terebinth, crajjum.

> -^Lini.

. -Hypericin •

>■ -Rofaru?n.

^ ■ -Solani,

• 'TrifoL Odor at.

ReftifiedOilofWax. Thick Oil of Turpen-^

tine. Linfeed Oih Oil of St. John*s-wort. — — Rofes.

Nightfhade.

■fweet fcented Tre- foil. Frefh made Butter.

Butyrum Recens.

(3.) Artificial compound Balfams, as

Balfam of Sulphur.

Take of Flowers of Brimftone 5J v. of Lin* feed-Oil, or Oil-Olive |jv. boil over a gentle Fire till the Flowers be wholly diflblved.

Another

Materia Medica. 6^

Another BaJfam.

Take any Quantity of the cleaneft Gum- Elemi in poWder, and diffolve it in an equal Weight of the cleared genuine Venice Tur- pentine over a flow Fire; after Diflblu- tion, and pafling it thro' a Strainer, add of Oxens Marrow, that has been feparated from the Bones by boiling and flraining, a Weight equal to both the former 3 this forms a Bal- fam of an univerfal Tendence, like that of Arceus.

Take of red Sanders-wood rafped Ibj. of common Water Ibjv. boil for the Space of two Hours ; then ftrain, and evaporate to the Confiflence of a thick Extradl ; to which add of Dragons-blood reduced to a very fubtil Pouder ^ij. mix a little of this with the pre- ceding JBalfam, and it will form one of a beautiful red Colour.

Take Oil-Olive Jl)jrs. of red Sanders- wood ^fs. boil them together gently till the Oil be tinged of a deep red, then pafs it whilft hot thro' a linnen Strainer, and diffolve thereia over a gentle Fire of yellow Wax Ibj. of the beft Turpentine l&jfs. This is a Balfam like ih^x. oi LucatelhiSy and by adding thereto an. Ounce of Peruvian Balfam, it will be made fo much the more efficacious.

F Black

66 Dr. BoerhaaVe's

Black Bajilicon.

Take of black Pitch , yellow Bees- wax^ and common Rofin, each Ibfs. of Linfeed-Oil IBij. Thefe made into an Ointment after the ufual Method, form the Bajilicon or Tetra^ fharmaciim of the Shops.

Take of yellow Bees-wax ^vj. of the Oil of St. Johns- wort made by infuling the Flow- ers tbijfs. of Refin of the Pine-tree, and the beft common Refm ground to a fine Powder, each gjfs. when they have been all melted over a gentle Fire, and ftrain'd thro' a linen Cloth, add of the purefl Fm^^-Turpentine §ij. and when it begins to congeal, ftir in with a Stick of choice Maftich, and the beft Frankincenfe in fine Powder^ each ^j. of Saf- fron ground fine 3j. it is then the Vnguintum aunumy or golden Ointment.

Sect, ccxii.

Sticking Plafters6

Dififolve a fufficient Quantity oi iDiapalmd In an equal Weight of Oil-Olive.

Or,

Apply common Pitch fpread on Linnen.

Sect*

Materia Medica.

67

Sect, ccxvii. Cicatrizing or Epuktic Medicines.

Such as induce a Skin ovier a Wound wheil it is incarn'd, or has no lofs of Subftance, as

Ung. Beficcativum Ru-

hfum. ^ — Diapompho^gos* i- *Calcis.

Nutritum.

* ■ 'Album Rhafis. Emplaftrum de Lapide

Calaminari^ feu gri-

feum.

• de Minio rubrum.

Sparadrapum Gualtheru Colophonia ex Terebinth.

€o£fa^ in farinam re-

da£la. Thus. Majiiche.

The Red drying Oint- ment. Ointment of Tutty,

■of Lime.

■by Mixture, —white of Rhafis. Calamine Plaften

Red Lead. W^lter^s Cereclottio Colophony,

Frankinfenceo Gum Maftic.

To flop riaemorrhagfe^c

Sect, ccxviin

P'itriolum alburn. Lapis Infernalis^ Oleum VitrloU.

Cvrro/ives^

White Vitriol Cauftic Stone» Oil of Vitriol.

F 2

jyiringetiti^

68 Dr. Boerhaave's

Afinngents, which flop the Flux, by

(i.) Contradling theVelTels, as

AlcohoL The higheft reftified

Spirit of Wine.

Sptrttus ^erelinthince. Spirit of Turpentine.

Succus Cydoniorum recens Frelh Juice of unripe

immaturorum. Quinces.

Sanguis Draconis. Dragon's-Blood.

Crepitus Lupi. Cobwebs.

Crocus Marlis. Ruft of Iron.

(2.) Coagulating the Blood, as

AlcohoL

Spiritus Nitrifortis. Sulphuris.

Vitriolum calcinatum. Saccharum Saturni. Granatorum Corie^^ • Flores. Lapis Hcsmatitis.

Spirit of Wine dephleg*

mated. Strong Spirit of Nitre. Oil of Sulphur by the

Bell. Vitriol burnt. Sugar of Lead. Granate-pcels.

• flowers.

Blood-flone.

To remove Pains.

Sect. 228. and 229. — See §. -202.

In ufing all thefe Balfams, they are to be applied to the Wound hot, afterwards laying

over

Materia Medic a. 69

over a Pledgit of the fame Balfam, and re- newing the Dreffing every 24 Hours.

Sect. ccv.

A red defenfattve Emplajier.

Take of Oil of Rofes, of white Wax-, each ^jv. of Armenian -Boh and Dragons-blood, Ijfs. of red Rofes pulveriz'd ^fs. mix, and keep ftirring till cold.

Here alfo belong

Emplajlrum defenfivum The Blue defenfative Cceruleum. Plafter, and the Red

»" ■ "i^ Mtnio. Lead Plafter.

Sect, ccvii.

A Digefiive.

Intimately mix one Ounce of Turpentine with the Yolk of an Egg, and then add half an Ounce of Honey of Rofes.

A ckanjing Medicine. (i.) Of a confident Form.

Take of Aloes, Myrrh, and the dry Leaves of Water-Germander, each^ij. being reduc'd to a very fine Powder, add of CaJItle^So^p m fine Scrapings ^j. intimately mix them all

F 2 firft

|?o Dr. Boerhaave's

firft together, and then with three Ounces of the foregoing Digeftive.

(2.) In a liquid Form.

Take of Myrrh and Aloes, each 5]. of Salt of Tartar jij. mix, and let them ftand toge- ther for fome Days in a moift Place, and then boil into an Elixir with two Ounces of common Water.

Corroding or eating Medicines, Of which

(i.) The piildeft Sort, are

Alumen ujlum. Burnt Allum.

Antsligniviridis comlujli. The Afhes made by

burning green Wood.

Mercurius dulcis. Sweet fublimate of Mer-

cury.

• alhus prcBcipitatus White Precipitate ofT— •

Vitriolum album. White Vitriol.

(2.) Of a ftronger Nature, are

Mercurius ruber jpr^cip- Red Precipitate of Mer-

talus. cury.

Vitrioli Colcotbar. Calcined Vitriol.

Trochifcide Minio Vigonis. Figo^s Troches of Red

Lead.

(3.) The ftrongeft of all, are

Sutyrum Antimoniu Butter of Antimony.

Ija^is InfernaUs. Infernal-ftone.

Mer-

Materia Medic a. 7 1

Mercurius fulUmatus cor- Corrofive fublimate of rojlvus. Mercury.

Oleum T'artart per deli- Oil of Tartar, from the ^uium^ Salt melting in the

Air.

Oleum Vitriolu Oil of Vitriol.

The ftronger any of thefe Cauftics are, the greater Caution is required in their Applica- tion.

Drying MediciiteSj as

Take of Verdigreafe §v. of crude Alum §j. of the ftrongeft Vinegar §vij. of the pureft Honey ^xjv. boil up to an Ointment.

To this Head belong

Alumen leviter calcina- Allum burnt over the

turn. Fire.

Ag^ua Calcis vivcE-. Water of Unflack'd-

Lime.

Lapis Hcematitis. Blood-ftone levigated.

Maftkhe. Gum Maftic.

Sanguis Draconts. Dragon's-Blood.

Sarcocolla. Gum SarcocolJ..

Sect, ccix^ SarcoticSy or Breeders of Flejh. Such are, the vulnerary Balfams at §. 204.

F 4 In

7 2 Dr. Boerhaave's

In Convulfions.

Sect, ccxxxiv. N® 2. See §. 66, & 88,

Sect, ccxxxiv. N^ 4. Such is the frefh made Brcth of Flefh not

Sect, ccxxxv. Antifpafmodics are,

1. The Relaxers at §. 35. N^ i. §. 54. N^ 3.

2. The Diluents at §. 54. N^ 4.

3. The Re/ohers or Attenuators^ under that Title at §.54. N^ 4.

4. The Aijbrbents at §. 66, N^ 5. Befidea which are^

Ungula Aids. The Elk's-Hoof,

Cornu CervL Hartfhorn.

Jibur. Ivory.

Dens Apri. Boar's- Tooth,

Sanguis Hircu Goat's-Blood.

5. The Anodynes at §. 202.

Sect, cxxxvi.

Coagulated and extravafated Blood is dilu- ted and rendered fit to pafs off by the follow- ing Medicines, or by others of the like nature,

J Take

Materia Medic a. 7 3

Take of common Honey ^ij. of Caftile^ Soap sij. of Sea Salt sjv. of Rain-water Jxij, mix, ^c.

Or ,

Take of Salt Armoniac and Nitre, each jiij. of the Urine of a healthy Perfon frefh made §xij. of common Honey ^ij. mix, c?^.

Or,

Take of Aloes (that has been firft dilTolved in Water, well purified from its refinous Faeces, and afterwards gently evaporated a- gain to a proper Confidence) gjv. of Salt Ar- moniac 31). of Borace gij. of refined Honey §ij. of Rain-water §ix. of ir^/^ri^ White- whie iij. mix, ^c.

A prudent Application of thefe Injedlions warm, fo as to be moved and ihook together with the ftagnating Blood in the Part, does not only dilute and refolve the fame, but alfo prevent its Putrifaftion, and^make a way for its Exit ; fo that we are hence direded to the Ufe of thefe, chiefly where the Blood is adii-- ally extravafated, ilagnating, and congeai'd in Wounds with large Cavities.

In Wounds of the Head.

T^o digejl the contufed Parts.

Here are fervicc;abb all thofe Medicines which attenuate^, dilute^ and cleanfe Wounds ;

alfo

74 -O^- Boerhaave's

alfo Pledgits fpread with the following Oint-^ ment may be applied with Succefs.

I. Intimately mix two Ounces of Turpen- tine with the Yolk of one Egg, to which add of Baiilicon |ij, of purified Aloes jjv.

2. Over this apply the following Emplafter.

Take of Gum Galbanum ftrained, and af- terwards beat up with the Yolk of an Egg, ^jv. of yellow Bees-wax ^ij. of the Oil of St. Johns- wort ^iij. mix, &c.

3. Laftly, apply over this whole Dreffing hot woollen Cloths dipt and wrung out of the following Fomentation, fo as to be as hot as the Part can well endure.

Take of the frefli gather^ Leaves of Rue and Water-Germander, each M. ij. of Flow- ers of the leffer Centory, of Elder-flowers and Rofes, each ^u]. boil in fo much Water as to leave 30 Ounces after Expreffion ; to which add of Spirit of Wine §v. of Cajiile Soap jij.

Sect, cclii. N^ 2.

Take of fingle rectified Spirit of Wine gj. of Rofe- water §fs. of Gum Maftich pulveri- zed 5 iij. after boiling put it in a tall glafs VefTel, and keep it for Ufe.

Sect, cclxxxx.

Purgatives proper in this Place arCy

(1.) Mineral Waters, that purge gently, and without griping. (2.

Materia Medica. 75

(2.) Compounds. As,

Take of the pureft Syrian Scammony gr. xjv. Hungary-v^2X^x ^ij. grind them toge- ther in a glafs Mortar, and after feparating from the Faeces, mix with laxative Syrup of Rofes with Sena Jvj. make a Draught.

Or,

Take of Jalap-root pulverized 5J. of Loaf- Sugar sij. after grinding a good while in a Glafs Mortar, add by a little at a time of Rain-water ^iij. and with half an Ounce of Syrup of Rhubarb make a Draught.

Sect, cclxxxi. N<^ 2.

Attenuating^ ^watery^ and diluting Medicines^ are here good.

Take of white Sanders-wood gfs. of yel- low Sanders-wood ^j. of Saffafras-wood ^fs. of Rue-leaves M. fs. of Agrimony-leaves M. j. of the Flowers of Arabian Lavender and common Lavender, each 31]. of the Roots of Fennel, Parily and Butchers-broom, each gj. boil in four Pints of Water for the fpace of a quarter of an Hour in a clofe Veflel ; and give two Ounces to drink every half Hour.

Sect. 281. N^ 3. See §. 247. N^ 2. & 3.

Sect.

^6 Dr. BOERHAAV

E S

Sect, ccxcv.

Thefe Remedies are laid down feparately thro' the Hiftory of thefe Difeafes.

In Wounds of the "fhoraXy or Breaft.

Sect. 303. N^ 3. See §. 236.

In Wounds of the Abdomen^ or Belly.

Sect, cccxv. A Fomentation proper in this Place.

Take a fufficient quantity of the Inteftines of fome young Animal, as e. g. Chickens Guts, let them be cleanfed and boiled for 4 or 5 Minutes in a fufficient quantity of Wa- ter 5 then add of the Flowers of Camomile, Lavender, and Centory, each M. fs. of the Leaves of Mint M.j. let them Hand about 4 or 5 Minutes to infufe, and then ufe the De- coftion to foment with Cloths,

An inJianta7teous Fomentation may be made of new Milk warm.

Sect, cccxix. See §.315.

Sect, cccxx. A Glyjier.

Take of common Honey |iij. of Sea-falt -^\. of Barley-water 5vij. mix, and make a

Glyfters

Materia Medica. 7 7

Glyfter; to be injedled every Morning and Evening for the three firft Days after the Wound has been made.

Let the Diet be only Broths, with a very- little Salt.

For Contujions.

Sect, cccxxxiv. Strong Purges which do not infame.

Take of Agaric jijfs. of Sal Polychrejlum 3j. mix, and make a Potion.

Or,

Take of the middle Bark of dwarf or com- mon Elder whilft green and juicy gj. beat it with as much common Water (boiling a lit- tle) as to exprefs ^v. for a Draught.

Take Jalap prepared as at §. 279.

Or,

Take of Jalap-root in Powder jjfs.

Or,

Take of white Jalap pulveriz'd glj.

Or,

Take of Sea Colwort-leaves frefh gather'd Sj. Or,

7 8 Dr, Boerhaave's

Or,

Take of Agaric 313. of Sena-leaves jllj. of ^A^hite Jalap-root 3J. of Tamarinds §ij. being all cut and bruifed, infufe them for the fpacc of half an Hour in as much Rain-water as will make nine Ounces of Decodion ; after which boil gently about half a quarter of an Hour; ftrain, and add of Salt Prunell. ^fs. of laxative Syrup of Rofes with Sena ^jx. Give an Ounce every half Hour, till the Patient be fufficiently well purged.

To effeB the fame in a lefs quantity.

Take of Syrian Scammony gr. xiij. of dia- phoretic Antimony gr. xx. of laxative Syrup of Rofes with Sena 5 yj. mix accurately with half an Ounce of Succory- water, and make a Draught.

A Fomentation for a Contufon.

Take of white Briony-root gij. of round Birth wort-roots 5j. of the Leaves of Riie ahd Savin freih gather'd each M. j. of the Flow- ers of Tanfey, Camoniile and Feverfew, each ^j. of Onions frefli gather'd ^ vj. digeft with a fufficient quantity of Water to afford 25 Ounces of Juice, in a Veflel clofe ftopt in a Heat near that of boiling Water y then ftrong- ly wring out the Liquor from the Ingredients

ia

Materia Medica. fi^

in a Cloth, and add thereto half an Ounce of Linfeed-meal ; juft boil them up together, and add of Treacle- water ^ij. of Salt-Armo- niac Ij. Let it be applied with Flannels.

j4 Cataplafm for a Contujion.

Make the preceding Ingredients into a Cataplafm with a fufficient quantity of Lin- feed-meal, to which add of Gum-Galbanum diffolved in the Yolk of an Egg ^. of Oil of Camomile by Infufion |jfs.

A Plajler for the fame.

Take of Briony-root in fine Powder ^ij. of Flour of Brimftone 5J. of -^thiops mineral jiij. of the pureft Galbanum diffolved as be- fore Ijv. of the Melilot-Plafter |jx. of Oil of Camomile by Infufion a quantity fufficient to make the whole into an Emplafter.

In this Place come into Ufe the

Emplafirunt de Galbano. The Plaifter of Galba- num.

— — de Baccis Lauri ——Laurel-berries of

Mefue, Mefues.

- — Betonica. * Bettony.

• Cumino. ——Cummin-feed.

• Cephalicum. > for the Head.

-^ — Diachylon cumGum- Diachylon with the

wij. Gums.

T^:::::::^^ Melilote, • — MelHot.

Mucilagimhsj

8o Dr. BOERHAAVE^S

-* — 'Mucilaginibus. • the MucilageSo

^-"--^Oxycroceum, —Id.

> "de Rams. ——Frogs. ^"—^ Ranis cum Mer curio -with Mercury,

' -1'^^/^^^* ' 'Soap.

Internal Refohents.

For thefe fee §. 54. N^ 4.

Sweating Medicines are^

1. The Diluents at §. 54. N^ 4, drank warm.

2. The internal Refolvents at §. 54. N^ 4,

3. The ftimulating Medicines at §. ^j^.

4. The foftning Medicines at §. 35. N^ 3.

5. An external moift Heat applied to the Skin.

Diuretics are,

1. The Diluents at §. 54. N^ 4. drank ei* ther warm or eold.

2. The i7iternal Refohents at §. 54. N^ 4.

3. The Stimulaters at §. 75. N^ 5. parti- cularly of the faline and foapy Kind.

4. Th^foftening Medicines at §. 35. N^ 3* particularly when applied to the Kid- neys by way of Fomentation or Glyfter.

5. Heat, applied to the Kidneys, hypoga- ftric Region, or to the Perinceum, the other Parfs of the Body being made a little cooler than ufual

Sect.

i

Materia Medica. 8a:

Sect, cccxxxvi. See §. 88. N^ i, and §. 35. N^ i.

For Incarnation.

Sect, cccxcvi. N^ 2,

Cooling Purges. As,

Cremor tartan gvj. Cream of Tartar given

to 3vj. Cv^ftalL "tart. ^vj. Cryftals of Tartar, to

J/pfe Tartarus jvj. Tartar itfelf, to 3;vj.

Sal Polychrejt. 9 v. Id. to 3 v.

Pulj). Tamarind, ^iij. Pulp of Tamarinds, to

'Tamartndi ^iv. Tamarinds, to ^iv,

Rob Sambuc. §iv. Syrup of Elder- berries^

to §iv. Rhabarlari, sifs. Rhubarb, to jifs,

-^ JDr aught.

Take of choice Rhubarb jj. of aS*^/ P{?/)r- chreflum 9jfs. of Syrup of Succory with Rhu*» barb ^j. The Salt and Rhubarb being finely pulveriz'd, accurately grind them with the Syrup, and then dilute with two Ounces of Elder-flower- water ; and with 2 Drams of Cinnamon- water make them into a Draught.

An EleSfuary.

Take of the Pulp of choice Tamarinds ^ij. of Cryftals of Tartar finely pulveriz'd jiij.

G mix.

S 2 Dr. Boerhaave's

mix, and gwe one Dram every half quarter of an Hour, till the Patient be well purg'd,

A Draught.

Take of the Leaves of the beft Sena pick'd from their Stalk gij. of the fineft Agaric gj. of the beft Tamarinds gij. boil them in a clofe VejGTel for the Space of a quarter of an Hour in a quantity of Elder- flower- v^ater fufficient to afford 5 Ounces of Decoftion ; to which, being ftrained, add of purified Nitre gj- of laxative Syrup of Rofes with Sena jvj. mix, and make a Draught.

A Decoction.

Take of Sena Leaves ^iij. of Tamarinds 51J. of Agaric jiij. boil them for the Space of a quarter of an Hour in a Pint of Water ; then ftrain, and add of Syrup of Succory with Rhubarb §j. This may be taken in the quan- tity of an Ounce every half Hour, till it fufR- ciently operates.

See more of this nature at §. 334.

Sect, cccxcvi. N^ 4. Epifpajlics are,

1. The Medicines at §. 135. N04. which draw the Juices to fome particular Part.

2. Thofe which derive them from any Part, as at §. 135. N^4-

3. Such

Materia Medica. 83

3. Such as drive them forwards in their Veffels, as at §. 135. N^ 4. and §• y^.

No 5.

Vejicatories. For thefe, fee §. y^. N^ 6.

Sect, cccxcvi. N^ ^.

Cooling and diluting Medicines proper in this Cafe.

Take of the Roots of Sorrel ^ij. of the Roots of common and Vipers-grafs, each §iij. of the Leaves of Brooklime, Wood-Sorrel and Agrimony, each M. j. After boiling thefe half a quarter of an Hour in a fufficient quantity of Water to make three Pints, add of the Flowers of Borage, Buglofs, Rofes and Vio- lets, each pug. j. Let them ftand to digeft in a clofe VefTel half a quarter of an Hour longer, and then add of purified Nitre gij. of Syrup of Elder-berries ^iij. Give three Ounces every Hour in the Day.

Or,

Take of Elder-flower- water gxv. of Syrup of Elder-berries §ij. of purified Nitre 5], mix> and give an Ounce every Hour.

Or,

Take of Burdock-feed 5 iv. of Parfly-feed 5VJ. of Succory-feed ^j. being all bruifed,

G a make

84 Dr. Boerhaave's

make them into an Emulfion with a fuffi- cient quantity of Parfly-water to afford ^xij. to which add of purified Nitre gj. of Syrup of the five opening Roots ^ j. An Ounce of this may be taken every Hour.

j] Powder.

Take of diaphoretic Antimony unwafli'd 5J. of Salt Prunell. gfs. of Zedoary-root 9j. mix, and make a Powder, to be divided into 6 Dofes ; one of which may be taken every third Hour in a Draught of Ptifan.

Sect, cccxcviii. N^ i.

A thin aromatic Liquor to be drank warm.

Take of white, yellow, and red Sanders- wood, each § j. of the Roots of Carline-thiftle %]. of Parfly and Fennel-roots, each § iij. of Reft-harrow-roots §ij. Boil thefe half an hour in a quantity of Water fufficient to yield five Pints of Liquor ; then add of SaflTafras Chips §ij. of the Leaves of Bctony, Rue, Sca- bious and Coltsfoot, each M.j. let them ftand in a digefting Heat in a clofe Veflel for the fpace of half an Hour longer ; then ftrain the Liquor, and give two Ounces, to fup hot every Hour.

Sect, cccxcviii. N^ i, 2, 3. See §. 107. to §. 144.

For

Materia Medic a. 8 5

For an Abfcefs.

Sect, cccciil N^ i, 2. Ripeners are, (i.) Simple aromatic Gums. As,

Gumm. Ammoniacum. Gum Ammonia^

^^-"-^ Bdellium . • Id ,

•- Elemi. -Id .

• Galbanum. — ■ — Id.

Opo^anax. • Id.

< Sagapenum. * Sagapen.

(2.) The emollient, loofening and foften- ing Medicines at §. 54. N^ 4,

Cataplafms hence compounded.

Take of Rye-flower ^j v. of Vinegar ^ij. of Gum-Galbanum diflblved in the Yolk of an Egg §j. make them of a proper Confiftence with boiling Water; and at laft add of the Oil of white Lillies by Infufion %]. to make a Cataplafm.

Or,

Take of frefh gathered Sorrel-leaves M. ]v. of frefli Butter §j. boil them gently over the Fire, and add of Ale-Yeft gjj. of Gum-Saga- pen diflblv'd in the Yolk of an Egg ^jv. make

G 3 thena

86 Dr. Boerhaave's

them into a Cataplafm after the ufual Me- thod.

Or,

Take of Honey boiled up to a little firmer Confiftence ^jv. of roafled Onions §iij. of fat Figs g iv. boil them to a proper Confiftence with a little Water, and add of Linfeed-meal gfs. to make the whole into a Cataplafm.

Or,

Take of whole Oatmeal ^j. of frefh ground Linfeed-meal ^ij. of white Lilly-roots ^iij. of Marflimallow-fiowers %]. make them into a Cataplafm by boiling with a fufficient quan- tity of new Milk, and then mix with two Ounces of frefli Butter.

Sect, cccciii. N^ 3.

A Motion fufficient for this Purpofe may be excited by the Ufe of the Decodions at §. 398. No I.

Sect, ccccix.

Take of fowre Ale-Yeft jij. of CaJIik'Soap in Scrapings 3ij. of Honey |fs. of Oil of Ca- momile by Infufion jij. mix, and make them into a Cataplafm after the ufual Method.

Here are alfo ferviceable the Prefcriptions at §. 403. No ij 2.

Sect*

Materia Medica. 8j

Sect, ccccxii.

Take of Pot-A{hes ^iv. of unflack'd Lime ^vj. after beating and mixing together, lee them ftand in a moift Place till they turn li- quid; then filter, evaporate to drynefs, and melt the Subftance in a ftrong Crucible in an open Fire, which being caft into little Stones of a convenient form, are to be carefully pre- ferved in a dry glafs Veffel clofe ftopt from the Air.

A little of one of thefe Stones being fcrap'd upon a Pledgit, may be applied for the Space of two Hours 5 after which it may be remo- ved, and a bit of frelh Butter laid in its place.

Or,

A little Butter of Antimony may be appli- ed to the prominent Point of the Abfcefs.

Or,

A Piece of Lapis infernalts may be kept upon the fame Part for fome time.

For the Cure ^Fiftulae, or Jinuom Ulcere with Callojity.

Sect, ccccxv. Liquid Digejiives.

Take of Turpentine ^ij. diffolve It In one Ounce of the Yolk of Eggs, and then add of

G 4 commoa

8 8 Dr. Boerhaave's

common Honey ^ij. of Spirit of Wine ^fs. of common Water %\v. being all well mix'd, let it be injeded warm.

Or

Take of Arceus\ Liniment, and of the Yolk of Eggs, each ^j. being well mixed, dilute them in eight Ounces of French Bran- dy, and ufe as the former,

Deterjive InjeSliom.

Take of Honey of Rofcs §ij. of Elixir Pro-r prietatis made with Salt of Tartar ^(^. of Soap-Suds |viij.

Or,

Take of the Roots of the largeft fort of Birthwort ^i]. of the dry Leaves of Water-. Germander ^j. of Juniper-berries bruifed §j. boil them for the fpace of an Hour in a tall glafs Veffel with 20 Ounces of Brandy, or a weak Spirit of Wine ; then add oi Venice Soap in Scrapings ^j. and ufe as the firft of this §.

When the Fiftula has been freed from its Callofity, it may be healed with the Lijedioa following.

Take of the Oil of St. Johns- wort by Infu-

fion ^iv. of Aloes, Myrrh, and Frankincenfe,

each 3J. mix them all well by gently boiling,

and beat up together with two Ounces of the

I Yolk

Materia Medica. 89

Yolk of Eggs ; then injecft It warm into the Fiftula, after it has been firfl cleanfed by the preceding.

In an incipient Mortif cation.

Sect, ccccxxxiv. N^ i.

Raifers of the Spirits in a Gangrene^ from a hot and akaline Dijiemperature of the yuices.

Take of the frefh exprefled Juice of Ci- trons gij. of Oranges ^j. of Syrup of Mulber^ ries ^ij. of the fimple Waters of whole Ci- trons %\v, of Baum §ij. of Cinnamon ^j. of Rheni(h-wine ^vj. mix, and fweeten (if deli- red) with a fufficient quantity of Loaf-fugar, Of this may be given one Ounce every Hour, or half Hour.

I

Or,

Take of the Jelly of Currants and Barber- ries, each ^ij. of Spirit of common Salt gfs. of Baum- water gvj. of Rheni{h-wine ^x. mix, and give an Ounce every Hour.

When on the contrary it proceeds from a CoUy fegmatic^ or acid Indifpofition ;

Take of S^al volatile oleofum giij. oi 'Elixir Froprietatis made with Salt of Tartar gij. of the Aqua Vitcv of Mqtthio/us ^iij. of Citron-

w^ter

90 Dr. B o E R H A A V e's

water ^iv. of Syrup of the five opening Roots, and oiFerneliuss Syrup of Mugwort, each gj. of the Confection of Alkermes 313. mix, and ufe as the former.

Sect, ccccxxxiv. N^ 2.

For the Diet proper in an acid Diftempe- rature, fee §. 66. N<^ 2.

For that proper in an alcaline Habit, fee §. 88. No 5, 6.

Sect, ccccxxxiv. N<^ 3.

In a "warm and alcaline Il^bit.

Take of Rheni(h-wine lt)j. of Cinnamon, Cloves, Mace, and Nutmegs, each gij. boil them in a tall glafs Veflel in Sand, and apply toafled Bread dipt therein.

In a cold and acid Habit.

Take of Sal Volatile Oleofum %k. of Spirit of Citron-peels |ij. mix, and apply as the former.

Sect, ccccxxxv. N<? 2.

A Fomentation.

Take of the frefli gather'd Leaves of Rue M.jv. of Mallows M.ij. of Jack-by- the- hedge M.j, of Linfeed-meal |]. boil with 4 Pounds

of

I

Materia Medica. 9 1

of Water in a clofe Veffel ; to which add of Cajik-Soa.)^ 3ij. for a Fomentation.

Or,

Take of Vinegar of Elder-flowers ^ij. of Elder-flower-water ^x. of Salt-Armoniac gij. of French White-wine ^vj. mix for a Fomen- tation.

A Cataplafm.

Take of the Flowers of Elder, Meliloc, Marfhmallows , Camomile, and Marigolds, each ^iij. boil them into a Cataplafm with a fufficient quantity of Watery and towards the End add of Linfeed-meal ^j. of Linfeed- Oil §ifs.

Sect, ccccxxxviii.

For fuch preferving, the following affbrd a proper Matter ; as,

Sal Ammomacus. Salt Armoniac.

■ 'Borax. Borace.

Gemmce. Rock Salt,

•— — 'Nitri. Nitre,

• Maris. Sea Salt.

^•-—^Regeneratusrefiduus The regenerated Salt, a dijiillatione Sp. left after the Diftilla- Sal Ammoniacu tion of Spirit of Sale

Armoniac.

Acetum

Dr. Boerhaave's

Acetum Dtfiillatum.

• CalendulcB.

» Dracunculi horten-

fiS.

m^ — Lavendulce.

. "Rofaceum.

• 'Rutaceum.

" Samhucinum.

^ Scillilicum.

* Theriacale.

Spiritus Nitrt.

• Salts Com.

• Sulj^huris per Cam-

panam. ^ ■ 'Vitriolu

Vinegar Diftiird.

• of Marygolds.

« -of Garden Dra- gons.

■of Lavender.

■of Rofes.

' of Rue.

• of Elder-flowers.

•- of Sea Onion.

Treacle Vinegar.

Spirit of Nitre,

Sea Salt.

■Sulphur by Bell. Vitriol.

I

the

either fimply alone, or dulcified with tripple their Weight of Alcohol s

Wines, efpecially Rhenifh. Aromatics proper in this Place,

jfbrotonum,

Abfmthiupt^

Alliaria.

Angelica.

Balfamita.

Carduus Benedi5lus,

Centaurium minus.

Chamcedrys.

Di^tamnus Creticus.

Geranium Robertianum.

Lavendula.

Majorana.

Southernwood,

Wormwood.

Jack-by-the-Hedge,

Angelica,

Coftmary.

Bleffed Thiftle,

Lefler Centaury.

Germander.

Dittany oi CreU.

Herb-Robert.

Lavender.

Marjoram.

Marruhium

Materia Medica. 93

Marrubium

album.

White Horehound

Myrlus.

Myctle.

Origanum.

Wild Marjoram.

Folium .

Poley-mountain.

Pulegium.

Pennyroyal.

Rofmarinus.

Rofemary.

Ruta.

Rue.

Sabtna.

Savin.

Salvia.

Sage.

Scordium.

Water Germander.

^anacetum.

Tanfy.

A Fomentation.

Take of the Leaves of Rue, Water-Ger- mander, and Wormwood, each ^iv. of Mint %y boil in a clofe VeiTel with Vinegar and Water in equal Parts enough to make IBiv. of Decodion, to which add of Sal Gem %\v. of Treacle- water |ij. mix, and make a Fomen- tation.

Or,

Take the former Ingredients, boil them to the Confiftence of a Cataplafm, and towards the end add of Salt Armoniac ^iv. of Linfeed- meal §ij. of Oil of Rue by Infufion §ifs. make a Cataplafm, which in the time of ufing is to be fprinkled with a little Treacle-water or Spirit of Wine camphoriz'd.

S E c T.

94 -O^* Boerhaave's

Sect, ccccxlviii. '

For a Liquor of this nature ^ m

Take of Vinegar of Garden-dragons ^vj. ; of Vinegar of Rofes^ij. of Treacle- water |iv. of common Salt ^. of a Decodtion of Water- Germander 5xij. mix, ^c.

For foftening the gangrenous Ffcar^ the foU lowing are the bejl that can be propojed.

Take of the Leaves of Water-Germander M. ij. of Mallows M.j. of Lavender-flowers and Marfhmallow-flowers, each gj. boil them to a Cataplafm with Vinegar , and add of Lin- feed- meal ^iij. of Linfeed-Oil gj. of Salt Ar- moniac 3].

T'he Bafilicons, both yellow and blacky are here excellent.

Sect, ccccl. A Cataplafm proper here.

Take of frelh gathered Southernwood, Roman Wormwood, Garden-Rue, Water- Germander, Jack-by- the-hedge, Hemp-like Agrimony, white Horehound, and Tobacco, each M.fs. of Henbane M.j. of the Flowers of Marigolds, leiTer Centory, Melilot, Mo- therwort and Tanfey, each §ij. of Marfhmal- low-flowers and Wild-Poppy-flowers,each gj.

after

Materia Medic a. g^

after boiling for the fpace of a quarter of ant Hour in a clofe Veflel with a fufficient quan- tity of Water, add of Linfeed-meal |iv. of Oil of Rue by Infufion ^ij. of Treacle-Vinegar and Treacle- Water, each |j. of Salt-Armo- niac 5J.

Sect, cccclvi.

Take of Treacle - Water |j, of the Aqua ProphylaBica of Sylvius gvj. of the Aqua Vita oiMatthtolm |j. oiFerneliuss Syrup of Mug- wort, and Syrup of the five opening Roots, each ^ifs. of Elixir Proprietatis made with Salt of Tartar gij. mix, and give one Spoon- ful every half quarter of an Hour, drinking after it an Ounce or two of the following Mixture.

Take of Barley-water a Quart , of French Wine a Pint, of Ginger pulveriz'd gij. of Sy- rup of Jerufalem-Oak ^iij. mix.

In a Sphacelus, or conjirrnd Mortijication.

Sect, cccclxii. A Jharp Lixivium.

Take one Part of the ftrongefl: unflack'd Lime, cover it with three Parts of Pot-afhes; let them ftand together till they turn liquid in a moid Cellar; then filter, and keep for Ufe.

Or,

96 Dr. B0ERHAAVE*S

Or,

Unflack'd Lime itfelf, when ground to i. fine Powder, may be fprinkled on the Part.

But the moft happy Separations are made, when the dead Efchars recede from the living Part, by the Application of the foft matura- ting Remedies converting them into Pus ^^ whilft at the fame time the living Parts are animated by fpirituous Fomentations. See §.435. No 2.

Sect, cccclxix. N^ 5.

Take of the effential Oils of Cinnamon gut ij. of Cloves gut. j. of Citron-peels gut. ij. of Loaf-fugar gij. make them into an Elaso- faccharum after the ufual Method, and then add of red Coral prepared gj. of pure Lauda- num gr. ij. mix, and make a Powder, to be divided into two Dofes, one of which muft be given an Hour before the intended Ope- ration ; and if the Patient does not then fleep, give the other, and flay a quarter of an Hour after.

Sect, cccclxxi. N^ ^.

Take of Dragons-blood 3J. of Gum-Sarco- col gij. of Blood-ftone prepared gfs. of ^r- tneman-Bolc gviij. mix, and make them into an exceeding fine Powden

Take

Materia Medica. 97

Take of the Meal that flies about and fettles upon Places in Mills and Bake-houfes, brufh'd together with a Feather, ^iv* of the Coicothar of Vitriol flrongly calcin'd and wafli'd gfs^ mix them accurately together in a fine Pow-, den

Take a Puff-ball that is ripe and very dry, cut a Hole in the lower part of it, and fpria^ kle its fine Powder upon the Wound,

For Burm.

Sect, cccclxxx:* A Fomentation.

Take of Vinegar of Litharge |ij. o^ French Wine gxij, of Elder-flower- water |xiv. mix,

Take of the Flowers of Elder, Melilot, and Marfhmallows , each ^j. boil in a fufficienc quantity of Water to exprefs tbifs. to which add of Treacle- water gij. of Vinegar of Elder I j. of Sea-falt 5J. let it be applied with hoc linnen Cloths.

A Cataplafm.

Take of the Leaves of common and Marfh- mallows, each M. ij. of Melilot-flowers gij* boil them with common Water, and towards the end add of Linfeed-meal a fufficient quan- tity to make it of a proper Confidence, of

H * Treacle*

98 Dr. Boerhaave's

Treacle-water ^j. of Linfeed-Oil |fs. make a Caraplafm.

T!o refohe a S chirr us.

Sect, ccccxc. N^ i. A Fomentation.

Take of the Flowers of MarrtimallowSj Camomile, Melilot, and Elder, each M. j. of lelTer Centory-flowers M. fs. of the Leaves of Wormwood, white Horehound, Rue, and Savin, each M. j. of the Roots of white Bri- ony ^iv. of Garden Angelica- root ^j. boil in a clofe Veffel with a fufficient quantity of Water to make Ibiv. which exprefs from the Ingredients , and add of Treacle- water ^iv. let it be applied to the bare Skin wdth Flan- nels, over which fpread Hogs Bladders that have been firft oiled.

A Cataplafm

May be made of the former Ingredients, by boiling them to a proper Confiftence with a fufficient quantity of Water, adding towards the end, of Gum-Galbanum diffolved in the Yolk of an Egg, |iij. of Linfeed-meal |ij. of Linfeed-Oil |iij.

A Plajier.

Take of Gum-Ammoniac, Galbanum, Sa- gapen and Opopanax, each ^ij. being firft de-

i purated

Materia Medic a. 99

purated by melting over a flow Fire, mix them accurately with the Yolks of four Eggs; to which add of yellow Wax gij. of the iVical of white Briony-root §iij. of Oil of Rue by Infulion a fufficient quantity to make all intQ a Plafter after the ufual Method.

Sect, ccccxc. No 4.

Let the Diet be of new Milk^ of fkimm^d Milk and Whey.

Of Broths^ from the Flefti of Quadrupeds and Birds, frefh made.

Of Pulje^ as Oatmeal, Barley, Millet, Rye, Wheat, ^c.

Of the Pot'Herhs at §. 35. N^ i.

Of mild ripe Gar den- Fruits^ that are both fweet and acid, cfpecially when boiled.

Of Gruels and Panada's, &c.

Let the Drink be Decoftions of China-roor, Sarfaparilla, and the three Sorts of Sanders* wood, &c.

Anodynes.

A DecoSliom

Take of white Poppy- feeds bruifed gij. of Pennel-roots giv. of wild Poppy-flowers gvj» of Mallow-leaves M. j. boil for the fpace of a quarter of an Hour in a clofe Veflel with a quantity of Water fuflicient to make a Quart of Decodtion 5 to which add of Syrup of

H a white

lOO Dr. Boerhaave's

white Poppies |iifs. Give 3 or 4 Ounces to drink now and then.

A Powder.

Take of Sperma Ceti, red Coral, and dia- phoretic Antimony unwafh'd,each 3J. of pure J.audanum gr. ij. mix, and make a fubtile Powder, to be divided into four equal Parts, one of which may be taken Morning and Evening when the Pain urges.

Thefe for internal Ufe. Externally may be applied,

A Fomentation.

Take of the Flowers of Henbane, Melilot, wild Poppies, and Elder, each pug. j. boil in a clofe VefTel with a Pint and a half of Water, to which add Vinegar of Elder and Rofes^ each §ij. of Spirit of Wine redified §fs.

An Ointment.

Take of Vinegar of Litharge % ]. of the ex- preffed Oils of Henbane-feeds, white Poppy- feeds and Rofes by Infufion, each ^ij- make them into an Ointment by grinding together, and towards the end add of pure Opium

The red Lead Plafler.

The Oiniment of Fompholix,

Materia Medica. i o i

A Plajier.

Take of the frefh exprefs'd Juices from the Leaves of Henbane , Garden-Poppies , and Water-hemlockj each §iv. evaporate to a pro- per Confiftence over a gentle Fire, and to- wards the end add of white Wax |viij. of Oil of Rofes by Infulion %]. make a Plafter.

Or,

Take of Sugar of Lead, white Lead, and an Amalgam of Mercury and Lead, each jij. of white Wax §iv. of Oil of Rofes by Inlu- lion jiij, mix, and make a Plafter.

In a Cancer.

Sect. dvii. N^ i. See the Plafter at §. 490. N^ 4.

Sect, bvil N^ 2.

Take of Refin of Jalap gr. vj. of Diagri^ dium gr. vij. of diaphoretic Antimony un- wafli'd gr. xxiv. mix, and make a Powder.

Or,

Take of Calomel gr. xv. of Diagridium gr. xij. mix, and make a Powder, to be taken once m a Week,

H 3 Sect.

102 Dr. Boerhaave's

Sect, dvii. N^ 3. Decodtions of

Rad. Bardance. The Roots of Burdock*

►■ Chinee. China.

-^■-^ Funiculi. • Fennel.

n PetroJelinL • 'Parfly.

• -SarfaparilL Sarfaparilla.

;- — Scorzoner, Viper's-grafs,

Or,

Take of diaphoretic Antimony unwafli'd gr. viij. of Sperma Ceti 5J. mix and make a Powder^ to be divided into two Dofes, one of which may be taken Morning and Even- ing.

Sect. dix.

A Fomentation and Liniment.

Take of Corn -Poppy -flower- water , of Rofe-water, and Elder-flower- water, each ^ij. of Sugar of Lead jj. of Tinfture of Opium 3J. of Treacle- water 5'j. mix, 6fr.

Take Vinegar of Litharge ^vj. of Oil of Rofes ^iv. make a Liniment.

In Difeafes of the Bones. Sect, dxxix. N^ i.

Take of green and heavy Guaiacum-wood in Chips §x. of Salt of Tartar sfs. digeft with

fix

Materia Medica. 103

lix Pounds of Water for the fpace of twenty- four Hours; then boil for the fpace of two Hours, adding towards the end of redified Spirit of Wine ^iv. make it juft boil up again, and then ufe it.

Upon the Refiduum of the Decodion may be poured 3 Pounds of freih Water, which may boil for four Hours.

Four Ounces of the firft Deco6lion may be taken four times in a Day upon an empty Stomach, the firft time at Seven a-Clock in the Morning ; the fecond at Ten , the third at Four in the Afternoon ; and the laft at Se- ven a-Clock in the Evening.

The other Decoction may be ufed every Day for the common Drink.

In like manner may be made Decodions of juniper- wood , Box, Sa0afras, and Oak Chips.

Linen Cloths dipt in thefe Decodlions make Fomentations.

In the Cure of Fevers in general.

Sect, dxcix. See §. 28. N^ I. & 4.

Sect, dciii. A Fomentation of this fort.

Take of the Seeds of Cotton- Apples N^ vj. of Rofe and Elder-flower- water, each liij^

H 4 make

104 i^^- B O E R H A A V E*S

make an Emulfion ; to which add of Spirit of Wine rectified |fs. of Tindure of Opium

Vnguentum Aureum. Ointment Golden.

n^^-^-^Baftliciim. — — -Royal.

'DiapomphoUg. •• ^of Pompholix,

^ ■ ^Nuirilum. by Mixture.

• 'Populeum. of Poplar-buds.

'^^^^Rofarum. *- — ^of Rofes,

Sect. dcv. N^ i^

Ptifans. Emollient Decodions,

Sect. dcv. N^ 2.

Take of Barley-water gxxiv. of purified Nitre 5J, of Rhenifh-wine gyj. of the Jellies of Currants and Elder-berries, each ^ij. mix, and give an Ounce or two every quarter of an Hour.

Take of the fimple Waters of Succory, Fumitory, and Baum, each giij. of Spirit of common Salt 5). of Syrup of Mulberries |ij, of purified Nitre gfs. mix, and give a Spoon- ful every half Hour.

Take of cryftaliz'd Tartar ^ij. of purified

Nitre gfs. mix, and make a Powder, of which

give half a Scruple every third Hour in fome

Ptifan.

See more of this nature at §. 88. and §. 10^.

S E c T«

Materia Medic a. 105

Sect. dcv. N^ 3.

Take of the frefh gathered Leaves of Mar- joram, Rofemary, wild Marjoram, and dry'd Mint, each M. ij. of the Flowers of Roman Camomile, red Rofes, Tanfey and Lavender, each M. j. of the Flowers of Syrian Maftich M.fs. of the Roots of Florentine-Orrice, Gar- den Angelica and Mafter-wort, each §iij, of the Rafpings of Saflafras-wood ^ij. of the Seeds of fweet Smallage or Salery bruifed ^iij. make them into a Powder, with which fprin- kle the Patient's Chamber.

Sect. dcv. N^ 10.

Gentle Emetics.

Take of thin Barley-water ^xxxvj. of the Vinegar of Squills ^iij. of vitriolated Tartar not acid 3;ij, mix, and give two Ounces every half Hour.

Or,

Take Juice of Elder-berries jiij. of Vine- gar of Squills gj. of Baum- water §vj. mix, and give half an Ounce every half Hour.

Or,

Take of emetiq Tartar gr, v. for a Dofe.

Or,

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Or,

Take of white Ipecacuana-roots 5j. make a Powder for one Dofe.

Or,

Take of white Ipecacuana-roots in powder 9iv. boil in a tall Glafs for the fpace of four Hours with three Ounces of White- wine j flrain, and give it for one Dofe.

Or,

Take five frefh. gathered Afarabacca-Ieaves cut fmall, infufe them (without boiling) in hot Water for the fpace of half an Hour, then prefs out the Liquor, and give it for one Dofe.

Sect. dcx. A cooling Glyjler.

Take of purified Nitre gij. of Honey of Rofes 5j. of the Whey of new Milk ^xij. mix, ^c.

Or,

Take of common Vinegar ^j. of Nitre giij. of laxative Syrup of Rofes wuh Sena ^ij. of Barley-water §ix. mix^ (Sc.

Or,

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Or,

Take of fkimm'd Milk §x. of Syrup of white Rofes gij. mix, &c.

Or,

Take of the common emollient Decodlon ^xj, of purified Nitre giij. of the Honey of Mercury §ifs. mix, &c.

Sect. dcxi.

Medicines for Fainting andWeaknefs in Fevers^

Take of the Oxymel of Squills ^iij. of the Aqua Vitce oi Matthiolus giij. of Mint- water %\v. of Cinnamon-water ^j. mix, and give an Ounce every Hour.

Take of Sylvius^ Diafcordium 3lfs. of Andromachiis\ Treacle sifs. of Syrup of the five opening Roots ^ij. of the diftill'd Water from Carduus benediBus ^vj. mix, and ufe as the former.

An EleStuary.

Take of the Confedion of Alkermes 3). of preferv'd Ginger Jvj. of Contrayerva-root and Virginian Snake-root, each 5J. of Syrup of the five opening Roots a fufficient quantity to make them into an Eleduary, of which half a Dram may be given every fourth Hour.

Powders.

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Powders.

Take of the Countefs of Kent's Powder Bifs. give it every fourth Hour.

Or,

Take of white Ginger, Winters-Bark, Roots of Zedoary, Contrayerva and Virginian Snake-roor, each 5J. of the Troches of Vipers ^ij. mix, and make a fine Powder, to be di- vided into Dofes of half a Scruple each. Let one be taken every four Hours.

Or,

Take of the Salt of Carduus benediSlus jfs. of burnt Harts-horn Jj. of red Coral 9ij. of the effential Oils of Cinnamon and Citron- peels, each gut. iij. mix, and make a Powder for ten Dofes, to be taken as the former.

Sect, dcxiv.

Cooling Sallad-Herbsy containing a hitter and milky Juice -, as.

Chondrillw.

Gum Succories.

Cichorea.

Garden Succory.

Hieracia.

Hawk- weed.

Jntuhu

Endives.

La^uccd.

Lettices.

Scorzonera^

Viper's-grafs.

Sonchu

Materia Medica. 109

Sonchi.

Sow^thiftle.

^araxaca.

Dandelion.

T^ragappna.

Goat's- beard.

In the cold Fits of Fevers.

Sect, dcxxv.

A Tirink to be taken in the Fit.

Take of Barley-water §xxx. of purified Nitre gij. of fimple Oxymel §iij. of Clove- water ^ij. mix, and let two Ounces be taken very warm every quarter of an Hour.

Take of the four greater, and of the four leffer cold Seeds, each 51). make three Pound of Emulfion with a fufficient quantity of

I Water, to which add of Fennel- water §iv. of Salt Prunel. 9ij. of Syrup of the five opening Roots ?ij. of Syrup of Violets ^fs. To be ufed as the former.

Take of Borage-water Ibj. of Rofe-water Ij. of Elder-fiower-water gviij. of Cinnamon- water ^ifs. oi Matthiolus's Aqua Vita ^Ts, of

I Fernelius's Syrup of Mugwort ^ij. Ufe as bc-

I fore.

The drinking of Coffee, Saflafras-Tea, and the like, efpecially with the addition of a few Spices, are here very ferviceable.

Take of white, yellow, and red Sanders- wood, each gj, boil for the fpace of a quarter <^f an Hour in two Quarts of Water, and then

add

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add of Fennel-roots giv. of Saffafras Chips gij. of Liquorife g fs. make them juft boil up a- gain for a Minute, and ufe the Decodtion as before.

In the Anguifh of Fevers.

Sect, dcxxxiv. An Emetic proper in this Symptom of a Fever,

Take of Oxymel of Squills §iij. of Succo- ry-water §v. mix for a Draught.

Take of the frefli gathered Leaves of Afa- rabacca N^ viij. infufe them for the fpace of four Hours in a fufficient quantity of Cardu- us-water to make five Ounces of Tindture, which give for a Draught.

Take of white Vitriol gr. xxv. make a Powder, to be drank in a little Ale.

Purges in Fevers.

Take of cryftaliz d Tartar 5 v. in fome warm Whey.

Take of cryftaliz'd Tartar gij. of Salt Pru- iiell gr. xij. of Sal Polychrejium gr. xvj. miX;> and make a Powder.

Take of Scammony gr. vij. diflblve in half an Ounce of Succory- water, and add of lax- ative Syrup of Rofes with Sena gxij. for a Draught.

Take

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Ill

Take of Tamarinds |iij. of Agaric Troches giij. of Sena-leaves gj. of the Leaves of great Water-Figwort §fs. boil in a fufficient quan- tity of Water to exprefs eight Ounces ; to which add of Salt Prunell gfs. of laxative Sy- rup of Rofes with Sena ^ifs. let two Ounces be taken every half Hour, till it begins to operate.

Or,

Take of Prunes %\v. of Tamarinds §j. of Sena-leaves gij of the Leaves of Water- Fig- wort gvj. boil for the fpace of half an Hour in a quantity of Water fufficient to afford 12 Ounces by Expreffion thro' a Cloth, to which add of Syrup of Succory with Rhubarb 5ij. The Dofe is three Ounces every half Hour till it begins to work.

Take of Sylvius s Electuary of Prunes ^ifs. of Sena Leaves in powder 9j. mix and make a Bolus.

Sylvius s^ Chologoge,or Eleduary of Prunes, given in the quantity of ^fs. The ConfeBio Hamech to giv. Galen s Hiera-picra to ^ifs. The lenitive Eleftuary to 5j« The Eleduary of the Juice of Rofes to gfs,

Sudorijics in Fevers. Thefe are always Diluents and Aperients. Take of Smallage-roots §fs. of the Roots pf Burdock and China, each %y of the Roots

of

112 Dr. Boerhaave^s

of Succory, Grafs, wild Turnip, Parfly, Gar* den Turnip and Butchers-broom, each gfs. of Sarfaparilla-roots %y of the Roots of Vipers- grafs ^fs. of the Leaves of Sorrel, Succory, Endive, and Dandelion, each M.j. of Elder- flowers gij. of the Seeds of Smallage and Par- lly bruifed, each %y boil them in three Pints of Water, and give three Ounces of the De- codtion warm every quarter of an Hour till a gentle Sweat arifes.

Out of the Materials of this Prefcription may be formed abundance of others.

Diuretics.

Uydrogala^ made with one Part of new Milk to three of Water.

Whey and fkimm'd Milk.

New Birch- Wine,

The Juices of ripe Garden Fruits diluted with Water.

Salt Nitre, Nitre antimoniated , and Sale Prunell.

The preceding fudorific Decodion taken with a diuretic Regimen.

Abjierfives Are the fame with the preceding*

For

Materia Medica.

iij

For Thirfi In Fevers.

Sect, dcxl, A very ufeful Drink in Fevers.

Take of Barley-water ^xl. of the Jelly of Currants §iv. of Spirit of Sale as many Drops as will make it of an agreeable Acidity ; of Cinnamon-water gj. mix, and ufe for a con-- ftant Drink.

r

' Ribeftorum. Pomorum Cydonior, Ceraforum nigr. Berberisi Mororum.

BaccarumRithi IdcEi. Pomorum Granator.

• 'Limonior.

'^Citreoru7n.

—■-^Aurantiorum. 'Ckinenfmm,

Currants; Quinces. Black- Cherries. Barberries. Mulberries. -{ Rafpberries. Pomegranates, Lemons. Citrons. .^ rs (SeviK

CO

(U HD O

.Oh >.

Take of any of thefe |iv. and prepare as before, e. g.

Take of the Jelly of Quinces %]. of NicO-- laus\ Syrup of Mulberries gij. of Syrup of the Juice of Citrons ^j. of Borage and Baum- water, each giv. of common Water gxxi v. of Rhenifh-wine §iij. mix, &c.

I

€)

i:fv.

114 Dr. Boerhaave's

Or,

Hydrogala^ i. e. Milk and Water, Whey and ikimm'd Milk, Oat-Ale, Coffee, twelve Parts of Water to one of Wine, with a little Juice of Citrons, may be ufed alternately for variety.

Sect, dcxli.

Take of the choiceft and frefheft Citrons, with their Kernels pick'd out, N^ ij. after feparating them from their white fpongy Pith, cut them fmall and bruife together with their Rinds, infuling in Barley-water ^xxxij. to which add of Syrup of Mulberries |ifs. of Rhenifli-wine gviij. of toafted Bread ^ij. keep them all clofe cover'd in an earthen Pitcher for a conftant Drink.

Or,

Take of Syrup of Lemons ^iij. of Spirit of Wine rectified gifs. of Rhenifh-wine §iv. of common Water §xiv. mix, &c.

For Loathings in Fevers.

Sect, dcxliv.

^ Drink for the jirjl Caufe.

See §. 640. and 641.

For

Materia Medica. 115

For Drinks and Medicines to remove the ftcond Caujey fee §. 634.

Againft the ffth Cauje.

Take of Marmalade of Quinces §iv. of Sy- rup of Lemons glj. oi Matthiolus % Aqua Vitce gj. of Cinnamon-water jvj. of Citron-water gvj. of Tindureof Opium gut. Ix. mix accu- rately, and repeat the Dofe of one Ounce till the Loathing be appeafed.

Take of Mint- water made with Spirit gj, which repeat every quarter of an Hour.

Take of Marmalade of Quinces a fufficient quantity, give a Dram every half Hour.

Take of the frefli exprefs'd Juice of Citrons gfs. of Rhenifli-wine ^ j. being well mixed, add of Salt of Wormwood ^j. let them be drank whilft fermenting.

Take the fmall Foctilalks of Citrons, beat them with Sugar, and let them diffolve upon the Tongue in the Mouth.

At the fame time, in almoft all Cafes that are free from Inflammation, the topical Ap- plication of Baths, Fomentations, Cerates, and Stomach-Plafters, are very ferviceable.

Take of the Species aromatici rofafiy Tiiagalangce , Diarrhodon Abbatis , each §j. few them up in a bit of linen Cloth, and ap- ply to the Pit of the Stomach,

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Take of Galena Stomach-Cerate as much as, being fpread on Leather, will make a Pla- fler for the Stomach, which is good as long as it will flick on.

Take of Matthiolus's Aqua Vitce §ifs. of the Spirits of Angelica-roots, Mint, and Sylvius' s carminative Spiritj each gij. fprinkle well on the Scrapings of toafted Bread, and apply hot to the Pit of the Stomach, fpreading over it a Hoes -bladder oiled, which muft be held on with a Roller; and the Application renewed 12 Hours after.

For Weaknefs in Fevers.

Sect, dclxvil

Take of Beef, Veal, Mutton, and Chickeft^ each equal Parts, make a Broth of them with Water, and feafon with a little Salt and Ci* tron-Juice.

Nev«r Milk. The Decodlions at §, 2S. N^ i.

In an intermitting Fevero

S E G T. DCCLVIII.

The Medicines belonging to this place are, all Salts of Plants prepared after Tachenius's Method, efpecially

Materia Medica. 1 1 7

Ex Abfmthio. From Wormwood.

*■' 'Car duo benedi6l. — Carduus benediftus.

>■ 'Sliptibus Fabarum, — Bean-ftalks,

Niirum. Nitre.

^—^Antimoniat. — Antimoniated.

Stibium diaphoreticumnon Antimony Diaphoretic ablutum. unwafh'd.

Sal Ammoniacus. Salt Armoniac,

• Prunellce. — Prunell,

— — Pol'jchreftus. — Id,

Tartarus regeneratus, Tartar regenerated.

^'-'^^tartarifatus. _ -^^tartarifed.

Salt of Tartar reduced to the Coniiftence of Soap with Oil of Turpentine,

All the aromatic Plants, with their fc'^eral Parts, at §. 75. N^ 5. §. 54. N^ 4. efpecially under the Title of Refolvents.

Sect, dcclix, Vomits.

^ Powder.

Take of emetic Tartar gr. v. make a Pow- der, to he taken for one Dofe.

Pills.

Take of emetib Tartar gr. v. of the Crum of new Bread a fufficient quantity to make into five Pills for one Dofe.

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A Draught.

Take of emetic Wine gij. of Oxymel of Squills 3VJ. mix, and make a Draught.

-^ A Bolus.

Take of Tartar emetic gr. v. of Jelly of

Currants gfs. of Oil of Cinnamon gut. j. mix

and make a Bolus.

/

Purges.

1 A Powder.

Take of Cornachine^ Powder 9jj. for one Dofe.

A Draught.

Take of Pill Cochise of the greater Com- poiition 3ij. of laxative Syrup of Rofes gfs. of Elder-flower- water §ij. mix for a Draught.

Pills.

Take of Aloes wafli'd gr. xij. of Myrrh gr. X. of Gum Opopanax gr. v. of Salt Gen^ gr. V. mix and make Pills, N^ ix.

Sect,

Materia Medica. 119

Sect, dcclxi.

An Antifebrile Sudorific Jeldoin failing.

Take of ^al Polychrejliim jij. of Syrup of the five opening Roots §ij. of pure Opium gr. ij. of the fimple Waters of Carduus , Wormwood, Rue, Marjoram, and Mint, that have been fermented before Diftillation, each 5j. of Extradt of Wormv/ood %\y mix; the Dofe is one Spoonful every quarter of an Hour, drinking four Ounces of the follow- ing Decoction after every Dofe.

Take of the Roots of Mafterwort 5vj. of the Rafpings of Saffafras and red Sanders- wood, each ^ij. of the Leaves of Golden-rod M. ij. of lefler Centory- flowers ^fs. of the Seeds of Daucus of Crete bruifed 3vj. infufe them in a clofe VelTel with a Quart of Water for the fpace of 2 Hour?, in a Heat fo ftrong, ag not to make it boil in that time ; then juft boil it a little, and ufe the Decodtion as a- bove.

Sect, dcclxiii. See §. 634. and §. 640*

Sect, dcclxvii.

Take of good Periivian-'^^ixk ^j. make it into a Powder, to be divided into iz Dofes^

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one of which is to be tafceft in a Glafs of Wine every two Hours.

An Infujion.

Take of Teriivian-'^i^x)^ §iij. of comniou Water gxij. infufe for the fpace of 2 Hours ; then boil for one Hour, and add of French Wine ^iv. boil again a little in a tall Glafs ; then pour off the Decoftion clear, and give an Ounce and a half every two Hours.

A Decodiion.

Take of Peruvian-B^rk %\\y boil for the fpace of two Hours in a clofe Veffel with a Pint of Water, and ufe as the preceding.

An ExtraB.

Take the preceding Decodion, evaporate to the Confiftence of Honey, and divide into four Dofes.

A Syrup.

Take the preceding Extract, dilute it in an Ounce of Syrup of the five opening Roots, and it forms a Syrup ; to be ufed as the Ex- traft.

Pills.

Take the preceding Extratl, and mix it with a fufficient quantity of pouder'd Liquo-

rife.

Materia Medica. 121

rife, to form Pills of four Grains weight; all which are to be taken in the Abfence of the Fit.

Sect, dcclxviii.

Take of Oil of Scorpions, Caftor, Juniper- berries, Camphire from the Roots of the Cin- namon-tree, Oil of Laurel-berries , Turpen- tine, and Balfam of Sulphur with Oil of Tur- pentine, each ^fs. mix for a Liniment.

Take of the whole Plant of broad-leav'd Plantane §x. of Tormentil-Roots frefli ga- ther'd gij. boil in a Quart of Water, and give three Ounces to drink every two Hours.

Take of Koch -Alum 3J. of Nutmegs gij. of Armenian-BolQ gr. xij. mix and make a Powder, to be taken an Hour before the Pa-- roxyfm.

Take of Malaga - Cntvzms ^ the Tops of Hops, and common Salt, each §ij. beat them up to a Poultefs, and apply to thofe Parts where we feel the Pulfation of the Arteries.

Take of the Tops of green Rue ^iij. of Muftard-Seed gij. beat them together and ap- ply them to the Wrifts, as before.

In a watery ^linfey.

Sect, dccxcvi.

For No I, fee §. 54. N^ 4.

For No 2. fee §. 201,

In

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In a fchirrous ^infey.

Sect, dccxcvii.

Take Oil of Tartar per deliquium and drop it upon Lint, which has been firft fitted to a Quill in form of a Pencil or Painting-brufli ; apply this thro' a fmall Pipe to the moift Part, which is to be gradually confumed.

The Purpofe will be anfwer'd fooner by adding unflack'd Lime, but it requires grea- ter Caution and Skill in the Application thereof.

tn an inflammatory ^infey.

Sect, dcccix. N^ 2. A Draught.

Take of Diagrydium gr. xviij, diflblve In half an Ounce of Water, and add Syrup of Sena gifs. for a Draught.

A Glyjier.

Take of Sena-leaves §j. boil in half a Pint of Water, to which add of Nitre §j. of Syrup of Sena ^j. make a Glyfter.

Sect-

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Materia Medica. 123

Sect, dcccix. N^ 5.

Take of the Vinegar of Elder, Rofes and Hops, each ^j. of Elder -flower -water §vj. mix, and let the hot Vapour thereof be re- ceived into the Mouth and Throat by means of a Funnel.

Sect, dcccx.

Take of Ducks-meat ^vj. of the frefli ga-. ther'd Leaves of Water-Lillies ^v. of Garden Poppies §viij. of Marfhmallows §vj. of the Flowers of Elder and Melilot, each ^iv. boil them with a fufficient quantity of Water, and towards the end add of Swallows-nefts N^ ij. of Linfeed-meal a quantity fufficient to make of a proper Confiftence for a Cataplafm ; of the Oil of white Lilly-roots §iij.

The Liquor they were boiled in will ferve for a Fomentation.

Sect, dcccxi,

Take of the Decoftion of the preceding Cataplafm ^xij. of Elder-Vinegar §ij. of Sy-^ rup of Marfhmallows §ij. of Nitre 3IJ. mix>

Take of the beft Figs N^ xxij. of Marfli- mallow-leaves §ij. boil them a good while in

a fuffi-

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a fufficient quantity of Water to exprefs 30 Ounces for Ufe.

Sect, dcccxiii. A nourijhing Glyjier.

Take of ftrong Broth gx. of Nitre gr. x. of Spirit of Salt gut. vj. mix, and let it be re- peated every eight Hours, after the Inteftincs have been firft cleanfed with a purging Gly- fler.

In a genuine Peripneumonia, or true In-^ fiammation of the Lungs.

Sect, dcccl. A Ptifan.

Take of Barley-water gxl. of Nitre 31]. of Oxymel giv. mix, and give two Ounces to drink warm every quarter of an Hour.

Sect, dcccli.

Take of the Leaves of Pellitory of the Wall, Agrimony, and Dandelion, each M.j. of the Seeds of white Poppies, and Fennel- Seeds bruifed, each §j. of Liquorife ^ifs. make 50 Ounces of Decodion with common Wa- ter ; to be ufed as that before.

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Sect, dcccliii.

An Apozem.

Take of the Roots of Grafs, Butchers- broom , Parlly and Fennel, each gij. of the Roots of Mafterwort gij. of the Seeds oi^ Burdock and Parfly bruifed, each gj. make 40 Ounces, by boiling in common Water, atid ufe as before.

Sect, dccclv. W> 2.

Biet.

Of the Pot-herbs, Pulfe, and ripe Garden Fruits, at §. 35. N^ i.

Sect, dgcclv. N^ 3. Such are the Vapours at §• 809. N^ 5.

Sect, dccclv. N^ 4,

Take of Vinegar of Squills gvj. of Oxymel of Squills giij. of S^al Polychrefium gj. of Bar- ley-water ^viij. of Hyffop- water ^iv. mix, and give an Ounce to drink every half Hour- Take of CofFee-drink tbij. of Honey gij. of Vinegar of Elder ^fs. mix, and let the Pa-^ tient fup as much warm as fuffices.

Sect,

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Sect, dccclviii.

Aperient and cleanfing Medicines for an Ulcer opening in the Lungs.

Folia Adtanthi vulgaris.

7?ijf^ Muriarice,

^ -' — Nigri,

— — ■ Aurei.

yAgjrimomce.

Alchimillc^.

^ Becahungce.

^ BetoniccB.

. TJdlidis fratenfis,

^ Boragints.

. ^Botryos.

^ ,Bugulce.

. Chamcedr'jos.

*. ,ChanicEpit'jos.

^ dehor ei.

.Dentis Leonis.

„ uEndivicB.

. Eryfimi.

> , . ^Fcfniculi. ,^ — Fu?nari^.

. HedercB ^errefiris.

. Hippo fel'inu

'Hypericin Hyfopi.

'Ifatidis.

' La5fuc6e.

^"-'•'^Lingu^B Cervine.

Leaves of common

Maiden-hair. —Wall Rue.

. blackMaiden-hain

*■ .Golden •— •

-Agrimony.

■Ladies Mantle*

, Brook-lime.

. Betony.

. Meadow-daify*

•——Borage.

^— Oak of Jerufalem*

.^ -Buglos.

*—— Spleen-wort, i— Germander. ——Ground-pine, i. -Succory.

^ Dandelion*

- — — Endive*

— — Hedge-muflard.

- ■ -Fennel.

• -Fumitory.

• -Ground-Ivy,

■ Alexander.

-St. JohnVwort*

■Hyflbp. — Woad.

"Lettice. ——Harts-tongue.

Folia

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Folia MarruUi albi.

127

-Morfus Diaboli. 'Nummularis. 'Ononodis. -PrimulcB veris. 'PrunellcB. ^Fulmonaricd Macu- lated. 'Saponarie. 'Scabiofa. Scordii.

Sigilli Solomonis. SophiceChirurgorum. TuJJilaginis. Valeriance hortenfis. •f^lvejtris.

'Verlence

VeroniccB. ■ ■ 'VinccB pervincce^ '—Virgcs Aurecc.

Gummi Ammoniacum.

Galbanum. •"^ 'Opopanax.

Majliche.

^ Myrha.

Olibanum. Terebinthina.

Leaves of white Hore- hound.

Devirs-bite.

•——Money-wort.

• Reft-harrow.

• Primrofe.

Self-heaJ.

! fpotted Lung-

wort. — Sope-wort,

Scabious.

WaterGermander.

—Solomon's Seal,

Flixweed.

Colts-foot.

- — Garden Valerian,

. Wild .

—Vervain.

Fluellin.

Periwincle.

Golden-rod.

Gum Ammoniac ' Galbanum.

Id.

^Maftick.

• Myrrh.

• Frankincenfe,

'Turpentine,

A DecoSiioft.

Take of the frefh gathered Leaves of A^ri- mony, Golden-rod, Betony, and Garden Va- enan each M. j. of white Horehound a quar- ter of a handful, of the five opening Roots, ^ each

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each %]. of Flowers of the lefler Centory ^ Agrimony and St. Johns-wort, each M. j. boil them in four Pints of Water, and give two Ounces to drink every two Hours in the Day-time.

Or,

Take of the Roots of Burdock, China and Sarfaparilla, each ^iij. boil for the fpace of half an Hour in three Pints of Water, then put in of Saffafras-chips giij. boil again a lit- tle, and add of Syrup of the five opening Roots gij. to be ufed as the former.

PillL

Take of the beft and cleareft Myrrh gij grind it a good while in a glafs Mortar with one Scruple of the Yolk of a new laid Egg, then add of choice Frankineenfe in fine Povv- der 9ij. make into Pills of 3 Grains weight, one or two of which may be taken before a Draught of the preceding Decodlion.

A Powderi

Take of choice Myrrh 31]. of Sperma Ceti 3j. mix and make a Powder, to be divided into twelve equal Parts, one of which may be taken Morning and Evening with the De- codion, as before.

Art

Materia Medica. 129

An EleBuary.

Take of Myrrh and Frankincenfe, each 3]. of white Honey gij. intimately mix thenii and give one Dram every Hour.

Gentle Opiates for the Evening.

Pills.

Take of Tilulce de Cynoglojfo ^j. make intci fix Pills, one or two of which may be taken in the Evening going td-bed.

Or,

. Take Pilulce de Styrace in the fdme quan- tity and manner.

A Powder.

Take of Opium cut into thin Sliced anci gently dry'd gr.j, of red Coral gr.xij. of Fran- kihcenfe gn vj. mix, and make into a fine Powder J to be taken in the Evening, as be« fore,

A Draught.

Take of Syriip of Poppies gfs. of Matthio^ lus's Aqua Vita gj. of HyfTop- water ^j. mix^ and make a Draught j to be taken in the Eve- ning*

K Pillu

1 30 Dr. Boerhaave's

Pills.

Take of Opium gr. j. make it into two Pills, and let one of them be taken in the Evening.

A Draught.

Take of Opium gr.j. of Syrup of Maiden- hair giv. of wild Poppy-flower- water ^j. mix and make a Draught.

An emollient Vapour.

Take of the Leaves of Mallows, Marfh- mallows, Herb- mercury, and Pellitory of the Wall, each M. j. of Linfeed-meal gij. boil in a fufficient quantity of Water, and draw in the Vapour with the Air.

Sect, dccclix. See the fecond Decodion at §. 858.

Take of the frefli expreffed Juice of Chervil and fweet Lettice, each ^iv. of Syrup of Hyf- fop Ij. mix, and give an Ounce to drink eve- ry two Hours.

Sect, dccclxi.

Take of the common large Soapwort M. ij. of frefh gather'd Endive M. iv. of the Leaves of wild Succory M. iij. boil in a fufficient

quantity

Materia Medica. 131

quantity of Water to exprefs three Pints, of which give two Ounces to drink every two Hours.

Sect, dccclxvi. A Vapour.

See that at §. 858.

A Drink.

Take of fimple Oxymel |iij* of Syrup of the five opening Roots ^ij. of a Decodion of Ground-Ivy 3X1. of purified Nitre 5J. mix^ and give one Ounce to drink every Hour.

A Powder.

Take of pure Laudanum gr. ij. of Flour of Brimftone, Sperma Ceti, and diaphoretic An- timony unwaHi'd, each 3J. mix, and make a fine Powder, to be divided into twelve equal Parts, one of which is to be taken every three Hours with an Ounce of the preceding Drink*

Or,

Take of the Flour of Brimftone 3 ij. of Frankincenfe 9j. of Sperma Ceti ^fs. of dia- phoretic Antimony unwafli'd gj. mix, and make a Powder, to be divided into 12 Dofes, one of which may be taken every Hour with an Ounce of the Drink, as before.

K a ALinSluu

132 Dr. Boerhaave's

A Lindius.

Take of the Oil of fweet Almonds fre(ii luade ^ifs. of Syrup of Violets, Virgins Ho- ney, and Yolk of a new laid Egg, each ^fs. intimately mix them together, and give half an Ounce, to lick out of a Spoon, every Hour, till the Patient begins to fpit.

In the fpuriom Peripneumonia*

Sect, dccclxxiii. N^ 2, Let the Glyjler be in this form;

Take of Honey ^iij. of Nitre 5J. mix, and make up a Glyfter after the ufual Method, with the Yolk of one Egg, and half a Pint of Barley-water.

Sect, dccclxxiii. N^ 4.

Take of the Roots of Fennel ^ij. and of Gfafs |iv. of the Leaves of Pellitory of the Wall and Agrimony, each M. ifs. of white Poppy- feeds bruifed 5J. of Liquor ife ^ifs. boil them for the fpace of a quarter of an Hour in five half Pints of Water^ and give two Oun- ces every two Hours,'

In

Materia Medic a. 133

In the fleurify^

Sect, dccclxxxvii.

See the Decodion at §. 873. N^ 4. See alfo §.861. and 859.

Sect, dcccxc. N° %. A Fomentation.

Take of the Leaves of Mallows, Marfh- mallows, and Pellitory of the Wall, each M.ij. of Carden- Poppies and Henbane, each M.j. of the Flowers of Elder, Camomile and Me- lilot, each fiij. boil them in a fufficient quan- tity of new Milk for a Fomentation.

Of thefe may be made Baths, and other warm Applications.

A Liniment to anoint the Sides.

Take of Sugar of Lead jlv. of Vinegar ^vj. of Oil of Rofes by Infufion g j. mix and make a Liniment.

Take of Ointment of Poplar-buds gij.

Take of the Pompholix-plafter a fufficient nuantiry^ and fpread it upon Leather*

K 3 § E^C T.

I 34 Dr. Boerhaave's

Sect, dcccxc. N^ 3. A DecoSlion.

Take of the Leaves of Coltsfoot and Mal- lows, each M. ij. of the Flowers of wild Pop- pies and Mar(hmallows, each M. fs. of the Rootf of Parfiy and Sarfaparilla, each ^iij. of tbt S. tc^s cf I tit'ce, Ladics-tluflle and Lin- fttd biuikd, each ^j. boil in three Pints of V/ater, ahd give two Ounces to drink every Hour.

An Emiiljion.

Take of the four greater and four leiTer cold Seeds, each ^iij. of white Poppy- feeds ^ij. make an Ernullion after the ufual Method, with a l^int of Barley-water, and then add of purified Nitre ^ifs. of Syrup of Maidenhair gj. Give an Ounce every quarter of an Plour.

A Julep.

Take of the fimple Waters of wild Poppy^ flowers and Elder-flowers, each §viij. of Bo- rage-flower-water 3v. oi"" Crabs-claws prepa- red 5ij. of Salt Prunell 3J. of Syrup of red and Vv^hite Poppies, each %\. mix, and give two Ounces to drink every half Hour.

Sect,

Materia Medica. 135

Sect, dcccciii.

Take of the Leaves of Water-Germander, Sauce-alone, and white Horehound, each Jij. boil them in a Quart of Water, and add of the Oxymel of Squills ^viij. of Nitre -lij. of Treacle- Vinegar §j. Give 2 Ounces to drink very warm every half quarter of an Hour.

For hijlammations of the Liver ^ and the fe- veral Sorts of the "Jaundice.

Sect, dccccxxii.

For the ReJolve?2ts here intended^

TLIV. No 4.

bee %.< \^^ ^

^ Jlxxxviii. N'^ 5, 6,

V. cxxxv. Sect, dccccxxiv.

See ^P^^- ^""^^

^■(^Lxxxviii. N^ 5, 6.

Sect, dccccxxvii. Styptics proper in this Place.

A mild one.

Take of Roch-Alum 3J. of Plantane- water %y make a Solution, in which dip Tents, and thruft them up the Noftrils.

K 4 A

1 3J5 Dr. Boerhaave's

A jironger.

Take of Sugar of Lead 3 j. of Rofe- water %]. mix, and ufe as the former,

A very Jlrong one.

Take of common Vitriol or Copperas 5], of damafk Rofe-water gvj. mix, and ufe as

Sect, dccccxxviil See §. Liv. N^ 4-

Sect, dccccxxx. Remedies proper in this Cafg.

Acetofa hortenfis.

«^ pratenfts,

^ roiundifolia,

Ac et of ell a. Atrtplex Sylvejlrisc Bonus Henrkus, Chondrylla. Cichcreum agrejte. — — fativum. Dens Leonis. Endivia. Fumaria. Hierachm. La^uca. Oxylapathum.» Portulaca,

Garden Sorrel Meadow-

Bound-leaved ■»

Wood ■ All-feed. Herb-Mercury. Gum-Succory. Wild- Garden— 7-* Dandelion. Epdive. Fumitory. Hawk-weed. Lettice.

Sharp-pointed Dockc Purflane.

Materia Medica. 13^

Syrupus Boraginis gij. Syrup of Borage ^ij.

• Cichorei cum Rhah. • • -Succory wichRhu-

giij. ^ barb giij. ^

• Fumaricd ^ij. • -Fumitory ^ij.

^— — ^Rad.Aperient.'^x]. ^ ^the five opening

Roots ^ij.

r A DecoBion.

Take of Tamarinds ^j. of Prunes giij. of Goofeberries and Currants, each ^ij. of the Flowers of Dandelion and wild Succory, each %y of the Roots of Vipers-grafs §iv. boil them tor the fpace of a quarter of an Hour in a Quart of Water, and add of ^al Polychrejium 3J. of Syrup of Succory with Rhubarb ^ifs. let an Ounce be drank every half Hour, till it gives a Stool, ufing a proper Regimen.

Take Syrup of Succory with Rhubarb §if^. of Salt Prunell 5J. of Succory and Fumitory- „^^ water, each §ij. mix, and give a Spoonful e- ^^ery half Hour for the fame Purpofe.

Sect, dccccxlii, A Draught for the Summer-time.

Take of ripe Mulberries, Currants, Elder- berries, Cherries, and Barberries, each ^iv. bruife them all,* and boil their exprefs'd Juice ; to an Ounce of which add the Yolk of one Egg, of the Juice of Citrons 3J. of Rhenilh- wine 5j. of toafted Bread, grated fmall, a fuf-

ncient

138 Dr. Boerhaave's

ficient quantity, of Loaf-fugar as much as will fweeten it 3 mix and make a Draught.

A Draught for the Winter.

Take of Jellies of the preceding Fruits %y of ^Mivcit^'Elaofaccharum gr. v. of Citron- water ^ j, of Rheniili wine %y mix up with the Yolk of an Egg and fome toalled Bread ; then fweeten, and ufe as betore.

Or,

Take of frefh gather'd and pick'd Leaves and Stalks of Lettice, Endive, Dandelion and Purflane, each ^vj. of Sorrel %\\]. after they have been wafh'd, pick'd, and rinfed feveral times, let them be boiled ilowly in a clofe VelTel in fome Broth, and eat with a little Butter, Salt, and Nutmeg.

For an Inflammation of the Stomachy

Sect, dccccliv.

An emollient Drink.

Take of the frefh gathered Leaves of Wood- Sorrel ^lij. of Mallows M.ifs. of whole Oat- meal 5j. boil in 12 Ounces of. Whey, and add of the Yolks of Eggs N^ ij. of the Jelly of Currants §j.

z A Glyfler,

Materia Medic a. 139

A Glyfter.

Take of the fre{h gather'd Leaves of En^ dive, Succory, Fumitory, Mallows and Marfh- mallows, each M. j. boil in a fufficient quan- tity of Whey to exprefs ten Ounces, which ufe for a Glyfter 2 or 3 times in a Day.

For an Inflammation of the Inteflines.

Sect, dcccclxvi. A proper Diet.

Take of the Roots of Vipers-grafs, Goats- beard, Skirrets, Parfly and Succory, each ^ij. boil them in a Quart of Broth, to which add the Yolks of two Eggs and a little Salt.

A Deco5iion.

Take of the Roots of Garden Valerian ^ij. of the Leaves of Lovage M. ij. of the Flowers of St. Johns- wort M.j. of the Flowers of Agrimony ^ij. boil in a Quart of Water, and give two Ounces to drink every Hour.

Of the fame may be alfo made a Glyfter.

For

140 Dr. BoERHAAVE^S

For the Tthrujh.

S E C T, DCCCCXC. No I,

A Drink,

Take of fweet Almonds blanched and brui- fed §ij. of Piftachio-nuts %]. of the four grea- ter and four lefler cold Seeds bruifed, each ^ij. of Pot-Oatmeal ^iij. boil for the fpace of an Hour in a clofe VeiTel with a Quart of Wa- ter, and then add of Liquorife-root fcrap'd §j. boil again a little, and ufe as a Drink an4 Wafhfor the Mouth.

Or,

Take of fmall-leav'd red Carrot-roots, of Skirret- roots, of China-root, Sarfaparilla and Turneps, each ^iv. of Barley %]. being all bruifed, boil in a fufficient quantity of Water to exprefs 30 Ounces, to which add of Syrup of Marfhmallovvs ^j. ufe as before.

Take of Turnep-roots not pared a fuffi- cient quantity, fcrape them fine upon an Iron Grater, or Rafp, and prefs out their Juice; of which, when boiFd and clarify'd, take ^^xvj. mix with the Yolks of two Eggs, and half an Ounce of Syrup of Violets, giving half an Ounce every Hour for a Dofe.

For the beft Aliments in this Cafe, fee

Sec t.

Materia Medic a. 141

Sect, dccccxc. N^ 2.

Take of the Leaves pf Mallows, Bears- breech, Marftimallows, Pellitory of the Wall, Mullen, Mercury, and Ladies-mantle,each ^ij. of Marfli-mallow-roots ^j. of Turnep-roots gx. boil in a fufficient quantity of Water to exprefs 36 Ounces ; to which add the Yolks of four Eggs, and two Ounces of Honey of Rofes. Ufe it continually as a Gargle or Wafh for the Mouth.

The Reiiduum may be applied externally^ as a Cataplafm , to the Cheeks, — — Of the fame frefh Ingredients may be alfo made a Glyfter.

Sect, dccccxc N<^ 3.

Take of Syrup of white Poppies §ij. of new and fweet Cream §ij. of the Yolks of Eggs N^ ij. of Rofe- water ^ij. mix, and let a little of this be conftantly held in the Mouth-

Or,

Take Jelly of Harts-horn, or of other Flefli that is pretty thick, cut it into thin Slices, and continually keep a bit upon theTongue, fwal- lowing it as it diflblves. Thefe heal the Ex- coriations.

Or.

142 Dr. Boerhaave's

Or,

Take of a Decoftion of the Leaves of Agri- mony § vij. of Honey of Rofes 5j. rnix, and ufe as before ; this ftrengthens and makes the loofe Parts of the Mouth firm.

Sect, pccccxc. N^ 4.

Take of fliarp- pointed -dock- roots §j. of Peruvian-bark ^vj. of Tamarifk-bark Jvj. of the Leaves of Agrimony M.j. boil in a Pint and half of Water, and add of Syrup of Ker- mes ^j. let half an Ounce be drank every Hour.

This ftrengthens the relax'd Veffels of the Inteftines.

S E c T. Dccccxc. N^ 5.

Take of Rhubarb gifs. of yellov^ Myroba- lans without their Kernels gifs. boil in a fuf- ficient quantity of Water to exprefs three Ounces ; to which add of Syrup of Succory with Rhubarb ^xij. make a Draught.

For an hijlammatioit of the Kidneys,

Sect, dccccxcvii. N^ 2.

Take of the frefh gathered Leaves of Cher-» vil, Brooklime, and Pellitory of the Wall,

each

Materia Medica.

H3

each M. ij. of the Roots of Wood-forrel, Suc- cory and Burdoc, each gij. of red Chiches ^ifs. of the Seeds of white Poppies and Ladies- thiftle bruifed, each gvj. boil for the fpace of half an Hour in three Pints of Water, and give two Ounces to drink every quarter of an Hour.

Or,

Take of Grafs-roots % vj. of Liquorife ly boil in three Pints of Water, and ufe as be- fore.

Sect. M. Medicines proper in this Place.

Agrimonia*

Alee a.

Alchimilla.

Althcea.

Beeabunga.

Bellis minor.

Bugula.

Chceroph'^llum.

Daucusfjlvejtris.

Dens Leonis.

Fceniculum.

Fraga.

G^cyrhiza.

Gramen.

Herniaria,

La5luca.

Lingua Cervina.

Agrimony.

Vervain-mallow.

Ladies-mantle,

Marfhmallow.

Brook-lime.

Lefler Daify.

Buglos.

Chervil.

Wild Carrot.

Dandelion.

Fennel.

Strawberry Plant.

Liquorifh.

Grafs.

Rupture-wort. Lettice.

Harts-tongue.

Mercurialise

144 ■^^' Boerhaave's

Mercurialise Nummularia.

Ononis.

Parietaria.

Perftcaria,

Scabiofa:

Virga Aurea.

Urtica.

Syr. AlthcBcB Fernelii.

^ — ^Capillor. Venms. • Cichorei cum Rheo.

.— — 'Papav. alb. 'Crratici.

^^^-—Violarum.

Sal Ammoniacus.

• Gonmce.

'Marinus.

Mercury.

Money -wort.

"^ater-Lilly.

Reft-harrow.

Pellitory of the Wall;

Arfmart.

Scabious;

Golden- rod.

Nettle.

The Syrup of Marfli- mallows of Fernelius.

• Maiden-hair.

Succory wkh Rhu- barb.

• White Poppies.

"Wild Poppies. Violets.

Salt Armoniac;

Gem> • Common^

For the Apoplexy. Sect. mxxv.

Gargarifnii and TVaJhes for the Month.

In this Cafe

Take of the Roots of Mafterwort, Pelli- tory of Spain^ and Galangal, each gj. of the freih gathered Leaves of wild Marjoram, Rue, and Thyme, each M. j. of the Flowers af La- vender

3

Materia Medica. 145

vender and Motherwort, each ^j. of Winters- Bark 5VJ. boil in a clofe Veffel with 3 Pints of Water, and add of Spirit of Salt Ar- moniac ^u].

A Majiicatory to promote Spitting.

Take of Maftich, white Wax, and Ginger, each ^j. mix and make them into little Balls.

From thefe and the former Simples may be compofed Powders, difcharging Flegm by the Noftrils.

Sect, mxxvi. Vomits,

A Draught.

Take of emetic Wine ^ijfs. of Oxymel of Squills §j. mix and make a Draught.

A Powder. Take of emetic Tartar gn vij. for one Dofe,

A Draught.

Take of the Juice exprefs'd from Florfe- radifh-roots ^j. of Oxymel of Squills gij. mix and make a Draught.

L A

1 46 Dr. B o E R H A A V e's

A Powder. Take oi Mercurhis Vita gr. ij. for one Dofe.

A purging Draught.

Take of Diagridium gr. x. of Refin of Ja- lap gr. X. of Spirit of Wine redified ^ij. be- ing accurately ground together and dilTolved, add of laxative Syrup of Rofes with Sena Jvj. for a Draught*

Sect, mxxviii.

A fiimulating Vapour to be drawn thro' the Nofe.

Take of Tindure of Caftor and Spirit of Salt- Armoniac , each gij. mix, and let it be frneird to frequently.

Or,

Take of the fliarpeft Vinegar and Tindure of Caftor, each Jij. mix, and ufe as before.

A Balfam.

Take of the effential Oils of Lavender, Tanfey, Rofemary, Rue, and Wormwood, each gut. iv. of Tindure of Caftor jj. oi Sal "volatile oleofum jj. of Nerve-Ointment ^). mix

and

Materia Medica. 147

and make a Balfam, to be rubb'd under and about the Nofe and Temples,

A Jharp Glyjler.

Take of the Pulp of Bitter-apple ^fs. of Tobacco ^ifs. boil in ten Ounces of Water, and add of Salt-Gem 5ij- for a Glyfter.

Sect. mxxx. N^ 2.

Made efpecially of Sena and Tamarinds. See §. 296. No 2.

Sect. mxxx. N03, See §. 954. and 966,

In the PalJ)\

Sect, mlxviii.

See §. j^. No 5. and §. 54. N<5 4,

Sect, mlxix.

Take of Maftich, Frankincenfe and Am- ber, each §fs. mix and make a Powder, one Dram of which is to be fprinkled at a time upon red-hot Coals, and the Fumes thereof catch'd in dry woollen Cloths, which are to be then inftantly and ftrongly rubb'd hot up- on the Parts,

L 2 Take

148 Dr. Boerhaave's

Take of compound Spirit of Lavender §Iij. of Spirit of Salt-Armoniac ^ij. of Tinfture of Caftor^iv. of Lavender-flower- water ^vj. mix and rub it well into the Parts.

Take of the Cummin and Melilot-Plafters, and of ftrained Galbanum, each ^j. of Oil of Caftor §fs. mix and make a Plaftcr upon Lea- ther, to be applied after the Part afFcd;ed has been well rubb'd.

Take of the Oils by Infufion, of Worm- wood, Dill, Camomile, Nep, Rue, fweet fcented Claver, Caftor, Saffron, Flower-de- luce, Earth-worms, Spikenard, and Ter-ole- um, or mineral Oil, each gj. of the Ointment of Sow-bread, and of the Soldiers, Nerve and ylgrippas Ointment, each gvj. mix and make a Liniment.

Here are alfo proper, the fharp

Emplaft. de Cumino. Plafter of Cummin,

> Galbano. -— Galbanum.

MdilotOy i^c. Mellilot, and the

like.

In Madnefs.

Sect, mcxxvl Electuaries.

Take of Peruvian - Bark gij. of Winters- Bark si ij, of Conferveof Rofemary §j. make

into

Materia Medica. 1 49

into an Eleduary with a fufficient quantity of Syrup of Chernaes, and give half a Dram every third Hour in the Day.

Or,

Take of Sylvius's Diafcordium gj. of Ci- tron-peel-E/^^^/^cr/j^r^//;^ ^ij. of Elecampane- roots candied %]. of Syrup of the five opening Roots a fufficient quantity to make into an Eleduary -, for Ufe as before.

Or,

Take of preferv'd Ginger ^iij. of candied Orange-peels ^ij. of grated Nutmeg siv. of Fcrnelius\ Syrup of Mug wort a fufficient quantity to make the whole into an Electu- ary,

Or,

Take o^ Andromachus's Treacle and Me/lie's Treacle, DiatefJaronyt2,ch %y ofConferveof Wormwood ^fs. of Angelica- root gij. make an Eleduary with a fufficient quantity of Sy- rup of Betony, of which one Dram may be taken four times in a Day.

A medicinal Wine.

Take of Peruvian-Bark, Winters- Cinna-^ mon, Citron and Orange-peels, China-Bark

L 3 and

1 50 Dr. Boerhaave's

and Cinnamon, each ^j. of the Tops of wild Thyme, Garden-Thyme, and Syrian Maftich, each jfs. of the Flowers of Arabian Laven- der, common Lavender, and Tanfey, each %]. of Aloes-wood and SafTafras, each 3VJ. infufe them all after the ufual Method in 3 Quarts of Spanijh Wine, of which two Ounces may be taken four times in a Day upon an empty Stomach.

In Madnefs from the Bite of a ??tad Dog.

Sect, mcxliv. J Glyfer.

Take of purified Nitre jij. of Elder- Vine- gar 5J, of Honey of Rofes 3J. of Barley-water ^x. mix and make a Glyfter.

Or,

Take of common Salt gij. of Vinegar of Marigolds 3vj. of common Honey gj. of iim-- pie Rue- water ^x. make a Glyfter.

/;/ the Sctir'vy.

Sect. mclx. L. a.

Purges.

A Powder.

Take of vitriol^ted Tartar not acid, Cry- ftals of Tartar, a.id Sal Polycbrejium, each %k.

mix

Materia Medica. 151

mix and make a Powder; to be taken in the Morning in a little Whey, drinking twelve Ounces of the fame after it.

A Draught.

Take of Sal Polychrejium gij. of Pill Co" chia of the greater Compofition 3j. of laxa- tive Syrup of Rofes with Sena 3vj. of Succo- ry-water ^ij. mix and make a Draught.

Or,

Take of "Elixir Proprietatis made with Salt of Tartar gii. of laxative Syrup of Rofes with Sena gvij. of Fumitory- water ^ij. mix and make a Draught.

Pills.

Take of Pill Cochiae of the greater Com- pofition 3J. make into 21 Pills, of which 2 are to be taken going to-bed in the Evening, and 5 the next Morning fafting, for a Dofe.

Sect. mclx. L. /2. Attenuating and digejiing Medicines.

Helmonth Tindure of Salt of Tartar, given to the quantity of a Dram in two Ounces of Wine for a Dofe.

L 4 Harvey's

J 5 2 Dr. Boerhaave's

Harvey s Tinfture of Salt of Tartar, given to the qua,ntxty of four Drams in 3 Ounces of Wine for a Dofe.

Lewn^ Tindure of Steel given to one Dram in an Ounce of Wine.

Vitriolated Tartar, ^ May be each given

Cryilals and Cream \ to the quantity of

of Tartar, / half a Dram for a

Vitriol of Iron, and ) Dofe.

Sal Polycbrejiimij V-

Tacheniiis^ vegetable Salts given to one Dram in three Ounces of Wine.

Elixir Proprietatis made with Spirit of Vinegar, given to two Drams.

The fame made with Salt of Tartar, given to two Drams.

The fame made with aromatic Waters, gi- ven to three Drams.

Volatile oily Salts aromatiz'd, given to one Dram.

Venice-'&o^^^ given to four Drams.

Starkef^ chemical Soap, given to half a Scruple.

Simple Oxymel, given to four Ounces.

of Squills given to three.

Compound given to 2 ounces*.

Confcrves of Garden and Wood-Sorrel.

Po?na Aurantia. r\ r i Sevil.

. Cbincnfia, ^^^"^'^ °^ 1 China.

* Citrea, Citrons.

— — ^Li/nonia, Lemons.

*■■' 'Cranalao Pomegranates.

Sec To

Materia Medica.

'53

Sect. mclx. L. y. ^he milder Sort of anti-fcorbiitic Specifics.

Ahrotanum mas.

Common Southern-

wood.

'fcemina.

Lavender Cotton.

Ahfinthium LatifoUum.

Common Wormwood.

> Tenuifolium.

AcetofcE omnes Species.

Sorrels of all Sorts.

Acetofellcs''

Wood Sorrels of all

Sorts.

Ageratum.

Maudlin.

Agrimoma.

Agrimony.

Anagalis mas.

Male Pimpernel].

• fcEmina.

Female ■

Artemifia.

Mugwort.

Balfamita.

Coftmary.

Bardana.

Burdock.

Becahunga.

Brook lime.

Brajfica Rubra Capitata.

Red Cabbage, headed.

Buniufn.

Wild Turnep.

Buxus.

Box.

Chceroph'^llum.

Chervil.

Chamcedr'^s,

Germander.

ChamcBptt'js.

Ground-pine.

C ichor ea.

Succory.

Crambe.

Colworts.

Cuminoides.

Beets.

Endivia.

Endive.

Eupatorium Cannalinum.

Hemp- like Agrimony.

Fceniculum.

Fennel.

Fumaria.

Fumitory.

GalegcB amhcB Species.

Goats- rue of both kinds.

Hedera Terrejlris.

Ground-Ivy.

Lapatha.

1 54 ^^* rJOERHAAVES

Lapatha.

Docks.

Levifticutn.

Lovage.

Majorana.

Marjoram.

Melijfa.

Baum.

Mentha.

Mint.

Najlurtium aquaticiim.

Water Crefles.

hortenfe.

Garden

Nummularia.

Money-wort.

Rheum Barharum.

Turkey Rhubarb-

Salvia.

Sage.

Scabiofa.

Scabious.

Scordium.

Water-Germander.

Sophia.

Flix-weed.

Veronica.

Fluellin.

Urtica.

Nettles.

Sweet-fcented

aromatic Fruits.

Aurantia.

Oranges.

Citrea.

Citrons.

Granata.

Pomegranates.

Limonia.

Lemons^

Garden Fruits.

Berheris.

Barberries.

Cerafa matura qucEcunq\

Ripe Cherries of all

Sorts.

Fraga.

Strawberries.

Grojfularice.

Goosberries.

Mori.

Mulberries.

Poma acido dulcia.

Pippins,

* 'Jrmeniaca.

Apricots,

* "Perfica.

Peaches.

fru^us Ruhi vulgaris.

Blackberries

< ■ Id^i.

Rafpberries.

Materia Medica.

^55 N

'Sambuci. 'Ta?narindi, 'Fills IdcBCd.

Elderberries.

Tamarinds.

Whortleberries.

Sect, mclxi. Anti-Scorbutics of a jharper Kind.

Acriviola.

Allia.

Alltaria.

Arum.

Armor acta.

Abfmthium.

Cepce.

Chelidonium majus,

Cochlearia.

Enula.

Eryftmum.

Eruca.

Genttana.

Gratiola.

Ifatis.

Piperkis.

Porrum.

Ptarmaca draco.

Raphanus hortenfts.

'-"----'Rujlicanus.

Ruta,

Sabina.

Santoniciim.

Saponaria.

Sedum minus vermiculare

acre. Sinapi. ^rifoUum Aquaticum.

Indian CrelTes. Garlicks, Sauce-alone. "Wake-Robin, Wild Radifli. Wormwood. Onions.

Greater Celandine. Scurvygrafs. Elecampane. Hedge-muftard. Rocket. Gentian. Hedge- Hy flop. Woad. Dittander. Leeks, Sneeze-wort. Garden Radifh. Horfe-Radifii. Rue. Savin.

Worm -feed. Sope-wort.

Lefler biting Stone- Crop. Muftard. Water-Trefoil.

An

1^6 Dr. B o E R H A A V e's

An exprefs'd Juice.

Take of the Roots of Horfe-radifh fcFap'd giv. of the fi'efli gathered Leaves of Scurvy- grafs, Money-wort, and Nettles, each M. iv. force out their Juice in a Prels ; fweeten, and give two Drams four or fix times in a Day.

A Spirit.

Take of the Seeds of common Muftard, Garden-radiflh, Rocket, Hedge-muftard, and Garden-CreiTes , each %y of the Leaves of m Scurvygrafs, Dittander and Horfe-radifh, each ^ M. ij. being all cut and bruifed, add of com- mon Salt |ij. of Ale-yeft ^j. of Spirit of Wine enough to over-top them two Fingers s diftil, and cohobate three times,

A volatile Salt.

To the former Ingredients of the Spirit, I inftead of the common Salt and Ale-yeft, add of Salt-Armoniac in powder ^iij. of Pot-aflies gvij. diftil as before.

A medicinal Ale.

Take of the frefh gathered Leaves of Scur- vygrafs, Rocket, Hedge-muftard, and Water- Trefoil, each M. j. of the Seeds of Garden- Crefles and Radilhes bruifed, each ^ij. of

Flowers

Materia Medica.

157

Flowers of the lefler Centory g j, of Horfe- radifh-Roots Diced §v. put them into half a Hog(head of new Ale vvhilft it is working, and ufe for a conftant Drink.

A medicinal Wine.

Take of the frefti gathered Roots of Wake- robin gfs. Horfe-radifh gj. of the Leaves of Scurvygrafs and Water-Trefoil, each M. j. of Muftard-feed gij. of Rhenifh-wine Ibvj.

Sect, mclxii. Anti-Scorbutics moderately ajiringing.

Capparis.

Flos Genificd.

Fraxinus.

Lapathum omnefqjic ejus

Species. Lupulus.

Folypcdium ^ercin. Rhabarhanm. Tamarifcus.

Capers.

Broom- flowers. Afh-buds. Docks of all Sorts,

Hops.

Polypody of the Oak

Rhubarb.

Tamarisk-Bark.

Cooling Anti-Scorbutics.

Aurantia^

Citrea.

Limonia.

Chinenfia.

Granata.

Sevil Oranges. Citrons. Lemons. China Oranges, Pomegranates.

All

158 Dr. Boerhaave's

All Garden Fruits that are partly fweet and partly acid.

jicetofa.

Cichorea.

Endivia.

Lujula^

La£luce*

^araxaca.

Hydrogala.

Serum LaSfis.

Lack Ebutyatum.

Tartarus & omnia acida.

Sorrel.

Succory.

Endive.

Wood-forrel.

Lettices.

Dandelion.

Milk and Water.

Whey.

Skimd Milk.

Tartar, and all Acids,

Warm and Jharp Anti-Scorbutics.

For thefe fee §.1161. P

Sect, mclxiii.

Gargles for the Mouth.

(i.) In warm Habits.

Take of the Juice of Lemons and Honey of Rofes, each §ij. of dulcified Spirit of Salt gfs. of Rue- water ^ij. mix, &c.

Or,

Take of Spirit of common Salt jij. of Sage- water §viij.

Or,

Materia Medica. 159

Or,

Take of the Juice bf Lemons frefh expref- fed 5J. of Salt-Armoniac 5J. of Rue- water

(2.) In cold Habits.

Take of Treacle-water and Spirit of Scur- vygrafs, each ^j. of Honey of Rofcmary §ij.

Or,

Take of Spirit of Wine camphoriz'd gfs. of Tindure of Myrrh §j. of the German- Treacle, /. e. infpiffated Juice of Juniper- berries, gfs. of limple Wormwood- water |iv\ of Salt-Gem 3J.

Sect, mclxiv. A DecoBion.

Take of Fumitory, Sorrel, Brocklime, and Water . Trefoil , each M. j. of Whey and fkimm'd Milk, each a Quart j make a De- coflion.

Or,

Takeof Wood-forrel M.ifs, of Betony and Chervil, each M. fs. of Tamarinds gifs. being cut fmall, infufe them in 3 Pints of boiling

Whey,

1 6o Dr. B O E R H A A V E^S

Whey, and keep them in a Heat fo as not quite to boil, for the fpace of an Hour, then ftrain thro' a Cloth, and add of Syrup of the Juice of Citrons, Rafberries and Violets, each

gj. 1 Of either of thefe Decodions may

be drank one Ounce every half Hour in the day-time.

In a Co7ifiimption from an Ulcer in the Lungs,

Sect, m cc. N^ 2. An Electuary.

Take of Conferve of red Rofes ^iij. of Ar- menian-Bole levigated 5 ij. of Syrup of Myr- tles a fufficient quantity to make an Eledu- ary, of which one Dram may be taken every two Hours.

A Confer've.

Take of the frefh gathered Leaves of fmall Plantane ^iij. of Corn-Poppy-flowcrs ^ifs. of green Plantane- feeds 5J. mix with a fufficient quantity of Sugar to make a Conferve after the ufual Method, which is to be taken like the preceding Eleduary.

A Deco&ion.

Take of the Leaves of Sorrel M. ij. boil in one Pound of Whey j exprefs the Juice, and

give

Materia Meditd. i6i

give an Ounce to drink every Hour in the

Day*

br^

Take of the Roots of Tormentil gij. of the Leaves of Silver-weed M. iij. of the Flowers of red Meadow- Trefoil %y of Sorrel -Seeds bruifed gfs. of Tamarilk-bark §ij. boil for the fpace of a quarter of an Hour in 2 Quarts of Water, and add of Syrup of Myrtles gij. Give 2 Ounces to drink every Hour, as before.

A "very mild balfamic Oih

Take of fweet Almonds, Coco-nuts, Pifta- chio-nuts, and white Poppy-feed, each giv. being well bruifed, exprefs an Oil from therri after the ufual Method with a very fmall Heat.

One Dram of this Oil may be drank ever^ 2 or 4 Hours with a proper Regimen.

Pills.

Take of pure Turpentine gfs. ofpouder'd Liquorife a fufficient quantity to make the Mafs of a proper Confiftence to form Pills^ each of four Grains weight, of which one may be taken every four Hours.

M Or,

1 6 2 Dr. Boerhaave's

r.

Take of pure Turpentine ^fs. of Gum- Tragacanth pulveriz'd 3V. of fine Starch in powder a fufficient quantity to make aMafs of a proper Confidence for Pills, forUfe as before.

hucatellus^ Balfam may be taken in the quantity of half a Dram three times in a day upon an empty Stomach, drinking after it an Ounce of the following

Balfamic Mead.

Take of the frefh gathered Flowers of Be- te ?y, St. Johns- won: 5 and Cowllips, each pug. j. infufe them for the fpace of half an Hour in a Pint and a half of fcalding Waterj^ to which add of Koney from Mafjeilles giifs.

Sect. mcc. N^ 3,

Take of pure Water a Quart, and mix it ivith a Pint of new Milk from the Cow ; this may be drank conftantly at pleafure as ordi- nary or com.mon Drink.

Take of new Milk warm from the Cow half a Pint, of Billcet §j. of Sugar ^ij. mix them as they are ; and let this quantity be eat four times in a Day, ufing no other Food.

Take of Crabs-eyes prepared gij. of Cajlile" Soap gfs. of Barley-Sugar gij. mix and make i. Powder, to be divided into 12 Dofes, one

of

Materia Medka. 163

of which is to be taken conftantly before tha Milk,

Sect. Mccit. J Julep.

Take of fimple Oxymel §iv. of vitriblated Tartar gj. of Syrup of the five opening Roots §ij. of the fimplc Waters (made by ferment- ing the Plants before Diftillation) of Worm- wood, Carduus, and HyiTop, each |iv. mix^ and give three Ounces every two Hotirs.

A Decodiion:

Take of the three Sorts of Sanders- vvood rafped, each gj. of Saflafras-Chips ^ifs. of the Roots of China and Sarfaparilla, each giij. of Flowers of the leffer Centory §fs. boil for the fpace of half an Hour in a dofe VelTel with two Quarts of Water, then add of Liquorife- root fcrap'd ^j. juft boil them up again, and flrain for Ule. The Dofe is three Ounces every two Hours.

A Lift of Simpler ; all^ or fever al ofwhich^ are here proper for Deco5iions^ to be made after the ufual Method^, and taken as the prec^^ ding.

Radices Apii. Roots of Smallage*

BardancE. Burdock.

^ Car'^o^hillat. mont. Mountain Avens.

M 2 Radices

1 64 t)r. BOERHAAVE^S

Radices Eryngii. t^ '-Graminis, 6— — Ltquoritice.

m 'Mei Athamant.

'^Pelrofelinii

^ ^Phu.

P" -RubicB T'in^or^ ana

Folia Agrimonia.

- --ArtimiftcE.

^^ — ' CaplloY. Veneris.

. Cheer ophylli.

"'ChamcBdr'jOS. i^'-'^^ChamcBpit'jOS.

\yjjop. ^Farietarice. ^Scabiofce. ^T*uffilaginis. 'Urticce^ ana M. \

Flores Betoniccs.

6-^- — Centaur, min.

i.,, 'Hypericin anaj^ug/y

Semifia Apn.

" Hyperici.

f Pceonics^ ana |j.

Roots of EringOi

i^—— Grafs.

— — Liquorifh.

—Grecian SpigneL

-^-ParQy.

•- — Valerian.

^— — Madder, each in

the quantity of

an Ounce.

Leaves of Agrimony,

Mugwort.

-Maiden-hain

Chervil.

• -Germandeh

— — ^Ground-pine. ^^ — -Hyffop.

• ^Pellitory.

Scabious. ■Colts-foot.

Nettles, in the

quantity of a Handful.

Flowers of Betony.

"lefler Centaury.

— - — St. John*s-wort,

each a Pugil.

Seeds of Smallage. —St. John*s-v/ort. •- Peony, each in the

quantity of an

Ounce.

Pilk

Materia Medic a. 165

PilL

Take of Myrrh in fine Powder 51], of Sper- ma Ceti ^iv. mix them well with half an Ounce of pure Turpentine, and add a fufR- cient quantity of Frankincenfe in fine Powder, to make a Mafs of a proper Confiftence for Pills, each of three Grains weight, one of which may be taken every three Hours.

Or,

Take of white Peruvian Balfam, and white Balfam Capivi, each jij. of the Yolk of Egg ^fs. intimately mix them together, and add of pouder'd Liquorife a quantity fufficient to make a Mafs of Pills, of which two Grainy may be taken Morning, Noon^ and Night.

Or

Take of Maftich,Myrrh,and Frankincenfe, each ^ij. make them into a fine Powder j then melt over a flow Fire ; of Spanijh Li- quorife and pure Turpentine, each |fs. fprin-. kle in the Powder, and towards the end add of Balm of Gilead ^j. make a Mafs of a pror^ per Confiftence with Powder of Liquorife- root. The Dofe is fix Grains, four times in a I)ay, upon an empty Stomach, drinking after it fix Ounces of the following

M 3 prink

1 66 Dr. B o E R H A A V e's

DrmL

Take of the Leaves of leiTer Agrimony, Betony, Jerufalem-Oak , Ground-Ivy, Sca- bious, Coltsfoot, and Fluellin , each ^fs. of Liquorife ^ifs. infufe, without boiling, over a brifk Fire in a clofe Veflel with a Quart of Water, for Uf? as above,

Sect. uccx. See all the Prefcriptions at §, 1209.

A DecoBion.

Take pf the frefh gathered Leaves of Male Speedwell M. ifs. of Fellitory of the Wall, and Rue, each M.j. of Garden Valerian M.fs. of Poppy -feeds bruifed ^iij. of Parily-roots ^vj. make a Decoilion after the ufual Me- thod, and add of Syrup of Maidenhair gij. Give 4 Ounces to drink every 3 Hours.

Pills.

Take of the compound Pill of Hounds- tongue 3J. make into ten Pills, of which let one be taken in an Evening.

A

Materia Medic a. 16^

A healing Paregoric-Drink , to be gwe?2 in Cafes where the Pain and [pitting of Matter are gone off.

Take of the frefh gathered Leaves of Bo^ rage, lefler Comfry, and Mallows, each M. jo of the Flowers of v/ild Poppies, Mullen, and St. Johns-wort, each |j. of the greater Com- fry-root^fs. of Marfhmallow-roots gj. of the Seeds of Melons and white Poppies, each ^j. of Peruvian-bark gvj. boil in a fufficient quan- tity of Water to make four Pounds, and give. 3 Ounces to drink every ^ Hours,

In the Dropfy.

Sect. mccxxxiiIo A medicinal Wine.

Take of the Roots of Mountain- Hartwortj Maflerwort, both the Birthworts, and Zedo- ary, each ^j. of Ginger ^vj. of leiTer Centory- flowers 5ij. of Rofemary- flowers %]. of the G^r;;7^;2 Hedge - Hyffop jiv. of Laurel and Juniper-berries, each ^ifs. of Garden and wild Thyme, and Syria?i Maftich, each § j- of the Seeds of Wormwood, Tanfey, and Worm- feed, each 5j. mix, and make them all into a fine Powder.

Take of this Powder %v]. of neat French Wine tbiv. m^ake them into a medicinal V/ine,

M 4 ' ' ' ' oS

I 68 J)r. BOERHAAVE'S

of which 2 Ounces may be drank four times \n a Day, upon an empty Stomach 3 ufing ^ proper Regimen.

An EleSliiary.

Take of the preceding Powder ^ij. of Con- ferve of Rofemary- flowers ^j. of Fernelius^s Syrup of Mugwort a fufficient quantity to make an Eledluary, half a Dram of which is %o be taken for a Dofe every 4 Hours.

A medicinal Ale

May be made by adding twelve Ounces of the Powder to a quarter of a PIogjQiead of ftrong Ale^ which may ferve for a conflanf prink.

An Infuf.on.

Take of the preceding Powder 5 vj. of ftrong and briik White- wine ^viij. make an infufion after the ufual Method, and give an Ounce to drink every two Hours.

Here are alfo proper the feveral Sorts of ^lixir Piroprietatisy volatile, oily, and aro- rnatic Salts J volatile, oily, fharp, and aro- matic Spirits y whether under the Title of Cephalic, Stomachic, or Hyfteric.

See §. ys^ N^^ 5. §.54, N^ 4. and §, 135.

S E C To

Materia Medic a. 169

Sect, mccxxxiv.

Take of the effential Oils of the Peels of Citrons, Oranges, and Cinnamon, each gut. iij. of the effential Oil of Lavender-flowers and Juniper-berries, each gut. ij. make an Elceo- Jaccharum after the ufual Method, with fix Drams of Loaf-Sugar, to which add of the infpiflated Juices of Juniper and Elder-ber- ries, each %\\]. of Spirit of Salt 3J. of Orange, Cinnamon, and Citron- water, each gij. of Mint- water §x. Give one Ounce every two Hours.

Take of the exprefs'd Juices of the frefh gathered Leaves of Fumitory, Succory, Dan- delion and Sorrel, each tbj. of Cream of Tar- tar Tbfs. boil half away over a gentle Fire ; and to ten Ounces of the clarified Liquor add. as much Syrup of Elder-berries; of which give half an Ounce every two Hours.

Take of dulcified Spirit of Nitre ^iv. of Scurvygrafs 5VJ. of the Syrups of Succory with Rhubarb, and of the five opening Roots, each Jj. of Rhenifh-wine lb], mix, and give an Ounce to drink every two Hours.

Sect, mccxxxvii. N^ 3.

Powders.

. Take of Turbich-mineral gr. fs. of white Ginger gr. x. miXj and make a Powder, to be

taken

1 70 Dr. Boerhaave's

taken every other Morning in the Pulp of a roafted Apple.

Or,

Take of Calomel gr.vij.of Winters-Bark gr. viij. mix and make a Powder ; to be taken as the other.

Or,

Take of red Precipitate gr. j, of Nutmeg gr. vj. mix and make a Powder, for Ufe as before.

Or,

Take of emetic Tartar gr. fs. of Citron- VttX-El^eofacchariim gr. vj. mix, and make a Powder ; to be taken every third Day.

Or,

Take of the mildeft antlmonial Emetic two Parts, of Nitre five Parts, prepare by De- tonation, and take four Grains, of which make a Powder, to be taken every Morning.

A T^inBure.

Take of the Filings of Copper gr. x. of Sal volatile oleojum svj. mix, and make a blue Tindture, of which 12 Drops may be taken three times a day in half an Ounce of Syrup of the five opening Roots.

Sect.

Materia Medica. 171

Sect, mccxliii. See §. 334.

S P C T. MCCXLV.

Take of the common emetic Wine ^lifs. for a Dofe.

Take of emetic Tartar gr. vj. for a Dofe.

Take pf Turbith- mineral gn vj. for one Dofe.

Take of the frefh exprefs'd Juice from the middle Bark of Elder jj. of Syrup of Violets gfs. for one Dofe.

Take of Sea-Col wort-leaves %y eat them at pne time.

Take pf Elaterium gr. iv. of Syrup of Buckthorn-berries ^j. mix for one Dofe.

Sect, mccxlvii.

Take of Refin of Jalap and Scammony, each 3J. of Sena-leaves in powder, and Seeds of baftard Saffron bruifed, each ^iv. of Spirit of Wine redlified tbj. mix, and make a Tin- fture after the ufual Method, to which add of laxative Syrup of Rofes w^ith Sena ^vj. Give one Ounce for a Dofe in the Morn- ing.

Pills.

JJ2 Dr. Boerhaave's

Take of Boyle's purging Cryftals of Silver^^ and the Crum of new Bread, each gr. iv. mix, and make four Pills, of which one may be taken every half Hour, till they begin to operate. ^

Sect. mccl. A medicinal Wine.

Take of the Filings of Iron frefli miade^ and not rufty, %\y of Peruvian- Bark, and Winters-Bark, each §ij. of dry'd Rhu- barb ^fs. of ftrong Rhenifli-wine IBij. infufe them in the ufual manner, and give 2 Ounces for a Dofe, 3 times in a Day, upon an empty Stomach.

Sect, mcclii. N^ 2. A.Cataplafm.

Take of the befl Jalap and Briony-roots, of the Leaves of Rue, Wormwood, and Arti- chokes, of the Flowers of Melilot and lefler Centory, of the Roots of Onions and Garlick, each |ij. boil in a fufficient quantity of Wa- ter, after the ufual Method, for a Cataplafm ; and towards the end add of Gum Galbanum difTolved in the Yolk of an Egg |ij. of Lin-

i(eedf

I Materia Medica. 1 7 1

feed-meal |j. of Linfeed-oil Jiv. of Salt-Ar- mohiac jiv. mix, &c.

A Fomentatwn.

Take of CaJiileSoz^ in Scrapings jiv. of Treacle- water ^xij. mix them well for a Fo- mentation, to be applied with woollen Cloths.

Take of common Salt ground fine and de- cripitated as much as is convenient, let it be applied very dry and hot in thin linen Bags, and renew'd as foon as grown moid.

Take of Benjamin, Frankincenfe, Gum Sarcocol and Guaiacum, each |fs. of Cam- phire §fs, of Gum Maftich ^j. of Salt-Armo- niac 9ij. mix, and make a Powder, which being flung upon live Coals, the Fumes are to be directed to the bare Scrotum^ and after- wards hot woollen Cloths, impregnated with the fame Fumes, are to be applied.

In the Gout.

Sect, mcclxxv. L. a. See §. 1233.

Sect, mcclxxv. L. ^.

Take of fix'd Nitre diffolved per deliquium gj. give nine Drops every Morning in fome V'eal-Broth.

Take

174 -^^- B O E R H A A V E^'S

Take of Broom-Afhes |j. of Rhenifh-wine Iblfs. mix, and let half an Ounce of the clear Liquor be taken every Morning.

In the Difeafes of Virgins.

' Sect, mccxci. N^ 3.

Jloe. Aloes.

Myrha. Myrrh.

Bryonia. Briony-Root.

Coloc^nthis. Bitter Apple.

Gumrni Ammoniaciim.

^Bdellium. ■ ■ 'Sagapenum .

"Opopanax.

• 'Galbanum.

• 'AJfafcetida.

Elixir Proprietatis. qiiodcumque.

Gum AmmoniaCc

^ Id.

• Sagapen.

■ Id.

« Id.

—Id.

Id

however made.

All the Simples which are,

Ariftolochia:

Artemifia.

Cardiac a.

Chamcemelum.

Juniperus.

Majorana.

Marum.

Sect, mccxci. N*^ 4.

before at N^ 3. befides

Birth-wort.

Mug- wort.

Mocher-wort.

Camomile.

Juniper-Tree.

Marjoram.

Mallie.

Matricaria.

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175

Matricaria.

Pulegium.

Rut a.

Salina.

Salvia.

Samhucus.

Serpillum.

Tanacetum.

Feverfew.

PennyroyaL

Rue.

Savin.

Sage.

Elder.

Wild Thyme.

Tanfy.

Garden Thyme.

See alfo §. ^c^. N^ 5. and §. 54. N^ 4. Sect, mccxcvii. N^ ^.

Emplafira de Cumino.

' Meliloto,

— — Galbano.

*Baccis Lauri.

-Labdano. ^ Oxycroceum .

Flatter of Cummin.

. -Mellilot.

• -Galbanum.

Lawrel-berries.

— — Labdanum. — — Vinegar and Saf- fron.

Applied to the Soles of the Feet, Navel, and Groins. p Fomentations made of CaJiileSo^ip and De- codlions of the Plants at §. 1297. ^^ 4-

Liniments composed of the following Oint- ments and Oils.

V

Ung, Martiatum.

-Nervinum. —^Enulatum fineMer- curio.

^^^—Agrippce, *de Arthanitao

The Soldiers Ointment. Nerve Ointment. Ointment of Elecam- pane without Mercu-

Jgrippa^s Ointment. Ointment of Sow-bread.

The

176 Dr. Boerhaave's

The diftiird aromatic Oils among the Sti- mulaters at §. y^. N^ 5. but more efpecially the effential Oil

Baccar. Juniperi.

Of Juniperberries;

Hjjfopu

Hyffop.

Macis.

Mace.

Majorand.

Marjoram.

Origani Cretici.

WildMarjoram of Crete.

Rofmarini.

Rofemary;

Sabince.

Savin.

Spicce.

Spike.

^anaceti^

Tanfy.

Succinu

Amber.

Oils

by Infujton.

Ahfinthiu

Of Wormwood.

Anethi.

Dill.

ChamcEmelu

Camomile.

^epetce.

Nep.

Kutce.

Rue.

Cajioriu

Caftorc

Crocint.

Saffron.

Irim.

Orris.

Lumhricor. ^errejlr.

Earth-worms*

For

Exampk.

Take of the Soldiers and Nerve-Ointment, each §j. of the effential Oil of Juniper-berries 3J. of diftiird Oil of Savin, of Rue and Caftor by Infuiion, each gfs. mix, and make a Lini- ment, to be applied to U)c N.vtK ^'roins, and regio Pubis.

Materia Medtca. " tjf

y Vapours from the Decodlions at N^ 4. con- vey'd to the Uterus.

S E c f . Mccxci. No 6. See §. 1250.

! ■ . . ■ i I ■ ■

» ,. '' • ' « » . «, ..<

In the Difeafes of Women with Child.

S E C T* MCCC.

A medicinal Wine.

. Take of Citron and Orange-Peels^ each gij, 9f Cinnamon 3VJ. of Winters-Bark gij. infufe them in 3 Pints of aS^^wZ/Z? Wine, of. which 2 Ounces may be taken in the Evening going to bed.

tirops.

T^ktoi Sal "volatile oleofum ^]. ofTihdure of Gum-Lac gij. of Tindure of Caftor gfs^ mix, and give 12 Drops for a Dofe in the hyfteric Fito

A Julep.

.; Take of the frefh exprefs'd Juice of Citrons giv. of the Syrup of Kermes |iv. of Rhenifb Wine Ibiij. 9f the Tincture of Cinnamon ^ijj of TincSure of Citron-Peels ^iij. mix^ and let an Ounce and a half be taken at a time in Fainting^. ^ '.

N Or,

178 Dr. Boerhaave'^

Or,

Take of the Jelly of Currants, Marmalade of Qiynces, Syrup of Barberries, and the Juice of Citrons, each ^ij. ofMatthiolus's Aqua V'ltce §j. of Citron- water gxij. mix, and give half an Ounce for a Dofe, as before.

Sect, mcccii.

A Liniment.

Take of the Ointment of Poplar-buds and Ko(cSyC^ch'^y of Ung. nut ri turn ^vj. of Sugar bf Lead 9j. of the Oil of Rofes, Violets, and St. Johns- wort by Infufion, each gfs. mix, and make a Liniment proper in this Cafe.

S £ C t. MCCCVII.

Take of Blood-ftone prepared, Armenian Bole, and Dragons-blood, each ^j. of the Sy- rup of Myrtles ^j. of pure Laudanum gr. iij. of Plantane-water §vj. Let half an Ounce of this Mixture be taken every quarter of an Hour, till the Difeafe begins to be mitigated, fuppofing it capable of being overcome by a Medicine of this nature.

In hard LabourL

Sect, mcccxvi. Liniments.

For thefe fee §. 35. N^ 3. and §• 1362.

Iri

MaUria Medica. i ygf

I^ the Dijeafes of Women in Childbed.

Sect. Mcccxtiv.

^ Take of Crabs-eyes prepared 511). of red Coral prepared ^ij. of Pearl prepared 5]. of pure Laudanum gr. iij. of Syrup of Kermes gvj. of Citron , Baum and Marjoram- water^ each ^iij. mix, and let half an Otince be ta- ken every quarter of an Hoiir, till the Pain goes off J drink after it two Ounces of the following.

Take of Pekrl-Barley and Pot-Oatmfeal, each gj. boil for the fpace of half an Hour in 3 Pint§ of Water, and add of Rhenifli-wine Ibj, of Cinnamon- water |ij. of Syrtip of Ker- toes ^ifs. . , .

Take of the ^effential Oil of Cinnamon gut. ij. of Barley-Sugar jf. make into an Eleo- jaccharum after the ufual Method, and add of Weftern Pearls prepared ^fs. of Mother of Pearl prepared 3J. of red Coral prepared ^{^. of pure Laudanum gr. iij. mix, and make a fine Powder, to be divided into 6 equal Dofes, One of which may be taken every naif Hour in half an Ounce of Rhenifh-wine till thd Pain diminiflies, and then only take one in the Morning and Evening for two Days.

N 2 S E c T,

1 8o Dr. BoERHAi^VE'^S S E C To MCCCXXXVI. N^ I.

Antacids. JFor thefe fee §. 66. N^ 5. §, 76. and §. i^i^.

Sect, mcccxxxvi. N^ z.

Diluents.

For thefe fee §. 54. N^ 4^

Sect, mcccxxvi. N^ 3. Difcu fling Medicines proper here«

lA Cataplafm.

Take of the Flowers of Camomile, Eldet, Melilot, and Lavender, each gij. of Saffron 3]. boil them up to a Cataplafm with new Milk, and add of C^//^-Soap gij. of the Crum of white Bread a fufticient quantity to make it of a proper Confidence.

Sect, mcccxxxviil

Take of Hiingary-'w^ii^v a fuflicient quan- tity, and let it be applied with linen Cloths,

A hiniment.

Take of the Oils of fweet Almonds, of ^t. Johns- wort, Violets and Rofes by Infufion, each ^^fs. mix^ and make a Liniment.

Or,

Mat ma Mediae, ^ $ ;

Or,

Take of the Ointments of Rofes, Poplar- buds, and Nutritum, each ^fs. mix, &c.

In the Difeajis of Infants.

Sect, mcccxlii. Very gentle Purges.

Take of Hqney, French Wine, and Mead, each §fs, mix for one Dofe,

Or,

Take of the Syrup of Succory with Rhu- barb Jiij. of Ca/iile-So2ip ^fs. of Baum-water, ^fs. mix for a Dofe.

Sect, mcccxliii.

Take of Cinnamon, Mace, Nutmegs, G\im Maftich, and Frankincenfe, each sij. of Trea- cle-water giv. make a Tindlure.

Take of this Tinfture gfs. of Rofe-watec gij. mix with the Yolk of one Egg, fpread it upon a thin Slice of the Cram of Bre^d^ g.nd apply it to the Stomach.

Or,

Take of the yellow Coat of Citrons grated, gfs. of grated Nutmeg gij. gf Spanijh Wine

^ 3 mr

1 8 2 Dr. Boerhaave's

xiij. mix , by grinding together in a Marble Mortar, and being fpread upon a thin Slice of the Crum of Bread, apply it as before.

Sect, mcccxlvi.

Purging Draughts.

Take of the frefh made Extradl of Caffia |fs. of Rhubarb in fine Powder gr. iij. of Sy« rup of Succory with Rhubarb gij. mix for one Dofe*

Or,

Take of the beft Calabrian Manna ^ij. of laxative Syrup of Rofes gj. of Elder-flower- Water ^iv. mix for one DofeJ

Or,

Take of white Honey ^iij. of laxative Sy- rup of Rofes with Sena jj. of Succory- water giv. mix for one Dofe.

Or

Take of choice Rhubarb in fine Powder gr. vj. of Agaric gr. ij. of Syrup of Violets gi}, being well ground together, add of Baupi-- water jij. for a Dofe.

Take a little C^//f-Soap made into a fmall Cone or Ball

Take

Materia Medica. 183

Take a fmall Cone or Ball made of Lo- zenge-Sugar.

Take Honey boiled hard, and made into a fmall Suppofitory.

T^ke a fmall Tallow Candle.

Cordials proper here.

A Draught.

Take of Honey 5J. of Spanijh ^mt 31). of the Yolk of an Egg 51). mix, and make a Draught. i

Or,

Take of fmall Cinnamon -Water jij. of Elixir Proprietatis made with Salt of Tartar gut. vj. of the Syrup of Alkermes 3J. mix fo^ a Draught.

S g C T. MCl^CXLYIL

A Draught.

Take of the Whey of new Milk jvj. of Honey 5J. mix for a Draught.

A Glypr.

Take of the Whey of new Milk 5i> ofC^^ 7?/V^-Soap ^ifs. of Honey gij. mix, and make aGlyfter.^

N 4 S E c Tt

I S^ Dr. P O E R H A A y E s

Sect, mcccxlviii. A Potion.

Take of Linfeed freflh made, and without Fire, 3J. of Syrup of Marfhmallows ^ij. mi^^ for one Dofe,. '

Or,

Take of the befl: Olive-Oil and Syrup of Maidenhair, each ^ij. mix, and ^et them be ^iven for a Dofe.

Or,

Take of the Oil of fweet Almonds frefli made jiij. of Syrup of Liquorife gij. for a Dofe,

A Glyjler.

Take of Linfeed-Oil %k. of the Yolk of an Egg 31). of Honey of Mercury ^fs. of new Whey 5j. niix, and make a Glyfter, to be yfed once every Day, till the Child is fuffi-- ciently loofe.

A, Linimei^L

Xake of the compound Ointment of Marfli^- mallows Ij. of Linfeed-Oil |{s. make a Lini^ jnent to anoiot the Abdomen Morning an4 ^vening,

'^ \ Sec t»

Materia Medic a, 185

Sect, mcccl. A Powder.

Take of Crabs-eyes, Bone- glue, Chalk, the Jaw-bone of a Pike, and Oyfter-fhells prepa- red, each sij. mix, and make a Powder, of which give 7 Grains for a Dofe 2 or 3 times in a Day,

Take of the limple Waters of Corn-poppy- flowers and Fennel, each %\]. of Crabs-eyes prepared sij. of Cajiile-Sodip gr. vij. of Syrup of Marflimallows §fs. mix, and give 2 Drams every Hour^ if it be not alleep.

Sect, mccclvi.

Take of Cq/iile-So2.p in Scrapings 31J. of the Yolk of Egg 5iv. of Crabs-eyes prepared giij. of Rhubarb in fine Powder ^fs. after they are well mix'd, by grinding together in a Marble Mortar, dilute with limple Mint-water ^iv. of Syrup of Marfhmallows gifs. let half an Ounce be taken every Hour, till the Symp- toms go off, or grow milder.

J Glyjien

Take ofCq/ltle-Sozp ^fs. of Salt-Gem gr. ii]. of Honey of Rofemary §fs. of fimple Fennel- ^^ater ^ifs, mix and make a Glyftcn

Or,

^ 86 lyr. B o E R H A A V e's

Or,

Take of the Gall of an Ox ^k. of Honey of Mercury ^fs. of fimple Mint- water |ifs. mix for a Glyfter.

Qily internal Medicines. For thefc fee §. 1348.

Oily external Remedies are^

Ung. Martiatum^

Oka Infufa. Ahfmihii. jinethi. Chamcsmeli. Rutce.

Olea Exprejfci. Lauri. Macis.

Nucis Mjrifiicce. Palmce.

The Soldiers Ointment ■Nerve Ointment

Oils by Infufion. Of Wormwood.

. Dill.

■ Camomile.

— Rue.

Oils by Exprejfion^ Of Lawrel- berries.

• Mace.

■Nutmegs, -——the Palm Fruit*

Sect, mccclxix.

Take, of Gum Opopanax gj. of the Yolk of an Egg gij. mix them well together by grinding in a Marble Mortar, and then add of Ca/iiie-'So^ip in Scrapings 5J, of Syrup of

Mugwort

Materia Medica. 187

Mugwort |ifs. of fimple Fennel- Water giij. Let a Dram be taken 'every 4 Hours for on^ or two Days, ufing a proper Regimen.

A Powder.

Take of iiEthiops mineral and the Agaric Troches, each 5 j. of Loaf-Sugar gifs. mix and make a Powder, to be divided into ten Dofes^ one of which may be taken Morning an^ Evening upon an empty Stomach.

A jMlep.

Take of the Salt of Carduus^ij. of Syrup of the five opening Roots %]. of Fumitory- water giv. rnix, and let three Drams be taken every three Hours.

An EleBuary.

Take of the Seeds of common Wormwood, Tanfey and Wormfeed, each jij. of Honey ^ij. mix and make an Eleduary,^ of which two Drams may be taken every Morning.

Sect, mccclxx. Liniments.

Take of the Ointment of Sow-bread, and Agrippas Ointment, each ^j. mix and make a Liniment, with a little of which anoint now and then about the Navel.

Or,

1 8 8 Dr. Boerhaave's

Or,

Take of Bulls-Gall and pure Aloes, each gj. of the Ointment of Marfli-mallows |j. mix, and ufe as before.

Or,

Take of the Oils of Tanfey and Caftor by Infufion, each ^fs. of Nerve- Ointment jj, mix for the fame Purpofe.

In the Ufe of th?fe it is neceffary to obferve whether the Child purges much, an Acci- dent that often happens in this Cafe ; but if it be fo, we muft abftain fome time from the Ufe of them, left the Infant lliould be there- by flung into a bloody Flux.

Sect, mccclxxio A Drink.

Take of Honey §ij. of Salt-Gem ^ifs. of Succory- water §iv. mix and make a Drink, of which half an Ounce may be drank every Hour in the Day.

Burnt Harts-horn prepared may be given to one Scruple, four times in a Day, upon an empty Stomach, in two Drams of Syrup of pale Rofes.

A

Materia Medica. 189

A Powder.

Take of Sca-tnoft prepared 51). of Filings of Iron jfs, mix, and make a Powder, to b6 divided mto 16 Dofes, and taken as before.

Or,

Take of the Seeds of Rue, Wormfeed, Tan- fey and Wormwood, each 53. of Loaf-Sugar jiij. mix and make a Powder for 16 Dofes.

A medicinal Wine.

Take of new Mead Vby of the Seeds of Tanfey and Wormfeed, each gj. mix, and make a medicinal Wine after the ufual Me- thod 3 and when it is clarified, add of white Honey gij. The Dofe is one Ounce in the Morning fafting.

A Powder.

Take of /Ethiops mineral gr. viij. of Vitriol of Iron a little calcin'd gr. ij. mix, and make a Powder for two Dofes, one of which may be taken in the Morning, and the other in the Evening, upon an empty Stomach.

Take of Calomel gr. vij. of Diagrydium gr. v. mix, and make a Powder for one Dofe, to be drank with a little Mead in the Morn- ing-

Takb

1 90 Dr. B o E R H A A V e's

Take of vitriolated Tartat gn iv. of Vitriol of Iron gr. iij, mix, and make a very fine Powder for three Dofes, one of which may be taken Morning, Noon, and Night, upon an empty Stomach. M

Take of common Vitriol gr. ij. of Syrup | bf Violets Jiv. mix for one Dofe, to be taken in the Morning fafting.

Sect, mccclxxii.

Purging Powders.

Take of Diagrydium gr. iv. of dulcified Sublimate gr. vj. mix, and make a fine Pow- der for one Dofe«

Take of Jalap- root in powder and iEthiops mineral, each gr. xij. mix and make a Pow- der, to be taken as before.

Take of Agaric gr. viij. of ^thiof)s mine- ral gr. xij. mix and make a Powder, for Ufe v as before.

Take of Aloes gr. iij. of Refin of Jalap gr. j. of Vitriol of Iron gr. ij. mix and make a Pow- der, for ohe Dofe as before.

Sect, mccclxxiii. Glyjlers. Take of Lihfeed-Oil ^iij. make a Glyfter.

Or,

Materia Medica. 191

Or,

Xake of Honey gij. of Succory-water glj. make a Glyfter.

Or, '

Tkke of a Decoftion of Tanfey giij, of Aloes gn vj. mix for a Glyfter.

A Suppofitory.

Take of Honey boiled to a proper thick- nefs giv. of Aloes gfs. of Vitriol of Iron jij. make a Suppofitory in the ufual manner, and apply it after going to ftool.

A Fomentation.

Take of Vitriol of Iron gr. xv. of Succory- water giv. mix, and apply to the Abdomen;,

External Ointments. For thefe fee §. 137b.

Sect, mccclxxvii. A Gargle.

Take of Nitre gr. xx. of Spirit of Salt gut. v. of Syrup of Violets ^j. of Elder-flower- water |iij. mix, and wafli the Gums therewith fre- quently.

Or,

192 Dri B o E R H A A V e's

Oir,

Take of fweet Cream and Yolk of Egg, each §j. of Syrup of Violets gyj. of Rofe-watet |iij. mix, and ufd as before*

Or,

Take of freili Rofes and Elder -flowers, each Pug. fs. tie them up in a bit of linen Cloth, to which fallen a piece of Lead, fo as to fink them to the bottom of a tall cylindrical Glafs full of new Milk ; after they have flood thus fome tinie, take off the Cream from the top of the Milk, and therewith anoint the inflamed Gums.

Sect, mccclxxviii.

Take of Spirit of Harts-horn gut. iij. of the Syrup of Alkermes gij. mix, and give it for one Dofe three times in a Day.

In the Small'Pox.

i

Sect, mcccxcii.

j4 Powder. f

Take of diaphoretic Antimony uriwafh^d

gvj. of Calomel ^is. of gQuuint Sal Poly chre^

jlum 3J. make them into a very fine Powder

by

Materia Medica. 193

by long grinding, for 24 equal Dofes, one of which may be taken every 3 Hours, drinking four Ounces of new Whey after each.

Another.

Take of Flour of Brimftone 3J. of Cinnabar of Antimony 9j. of diaphoretic Antimony un- wafh'd, and Sal Polychrejium^ each gifs. mix", and reduce them to a very fine Powder, to be divided and taken as that before.

Sect, m cccc. N^ 2.

A Glyjier.

Take of the Flowers of Mallows, Marfli- mallows, Dandelion, Mullen, and Soapwort, each §fs. of Linfeed-meal gij. boil in a fufH- cient quantity of Water to gxij. for a Glyfter, to be repeated every ten Hours.

In the fame Decodion may be alfo dipt wooUen Cloths, which may be applied hot, after fqueezing out the Liquor, to the lower Extremities of the Body, as the Feet, Legs, Hams and Thighs.

The fame may be alfo ufed as a Gargle, to wafh, moiften, and mollify the Parts of the Mouth.

Sect, mcccc. N<^ 3.

A Decodiion.

Take of the Flowers of wild Poppies and Elder frefti gathered, each %y of whole Qat-

O meal

1 94- I^f^* B O E R H A A V e's

meal ^fs. boil them in a fufficient quantity of Water to make 20 Ounces of Decoftion, to which add of Nitre antimoniated (/. e. made from diaphoretic Antimony by Wafhing and Cryftallization ) § fs. of the frefh expreffed Juice of Citrons %]. of Syrup of Violets gifs. Let it be drank at pleafure.

Sect, mcccc. N^ 4. See §. 28. No I.

Sect, mccccv. N^ i. See §. 28. N<^ I.

Sect, mccccv. N^ 2. See §. 1400. N^ 3.

Sect, mccccv. N<^ 3.

Take of the frefli exprefs'd Juices of Suc- cory, Lettice, Dandelion, and Fumitory, each §ij. of Juice from the Roots of Vipers-grafs §iv. of pure Nitre jifs. mix, and give one Ounce to drink every Hour in the Day.

Or,

Take of the Roots of China, Sarfaparilla, and common Grafs, each ^ij. of the Roots of Vipers-grafs ^viij. of Elder - flow^ers ^ > boil them for the fpace of an Hour in 3 Quarts

of"

Materia Medica. 195

bf Water, and let five Ounces be drank eveJry Hour.

Sec t. mccccv. N^ 4. A Plajler for the Feet.

Take of the Melilot-Plafter, Gurh-GaM- hum, and Sagapen, each §j. mix, and fpread upon Leather, to be applied to the Soles of the Feet

Take of fowr Yeft ^vj. of Rue M. j, of Muftard-fee.d bruifed ^vj. of common Salt jiv. bf Vinegar ^iv. mix, and apply to the Bot- toms of the Feet and Hams Night and Day.

Sect, mccccv. N^ 6.

Take of Syrup of white Poppies ^ j. for a Draught.

Take of pure Laiidanom gr, j. for a Pill.

Take of pure Laudanum gr. j. of Baum- water ^fs. mix, and make a Draught.

S fe c T. MCCCC villi Gonfult §. 1400. and §. 1401. N^ 6,

1 96 Dr. Boerhaave's

For the Stone.

Sect.

Mccccxxxr.

Pot' Herbs

of

Service here.

Borrago.

Borage.

Cbarophylla.

Chervi].

Chondrilla.

Gum Succory.

La5fuca.

Lettice,

Petrofelinum.

Pardy.

Radices Datict.

Roots of Carrots

'Raforurrio

— Turneps.

» 'Sifaru

— — Skirrets.

Sonchus.

Sow-thiftle.

Scorzonera.

ViperS'grafs.

taraxacum.

Dandelion.

J^ragopogon.

Goats-beard.

Some, or all of thefe, boiled in Broth, make an exceeding good Diet.

As alfo do the

Whey of Milk, new Milk and fkimm'd Milk, from Cattle feeding only upon Grafs.

The Ufe of thefe continued till the Stools become and continue for feme time pretty loofe, proves generally of very good confe- quence ; for notwithftandhig the Body may become fomewhat weaker hereby, there is yet frequently a happy Period by this means put to the Diforder, even tho' it were of long landing.

jt Sect.

Materia Medic a. 197

Sect, mccccxxxii.

Take of the Leaves of Mallows, Marfh- mallows. Mercury, Peliitory of the Wall, Bears-breech , and Orach , each M. iv. boil them all in a fufficient quantity of Water, which may ferve for either Bath, conftant Drink, or Glyfter, which have all the Proper- ty of relaxing, of opening and foftening the PafTages, to difcharge the fabulous Concre- tions.

An oily DecoBion to lubricate the Pajfages.

Take of fweet Almonds N<^ xxx. of Pifta- chio-nuts N^ xx. of the Seeds of whire Pop- pies bruifed §iij. being beat into a Parte, boil for the fpace of half an Hour in a fufficient quantity of common Water, then make them into an Emulfion, by grinding a long time in a Marble Mortar, and add of C^//^-Soap in Scrapings 5iv. of Liquorife §ij. boil again for a little while, making three Pounds of De- codtion, of which eight Ounces may be drank four times in a Day upon an empiy Stomach, ufmg Exercife afterwards.

An Opiate^ Anodyne^ and aperient Medicine.

Take of Syrup of the five opening Roots ^ifs. of pure Laudanum gr. ij. of refin'd Nitre gr. XX. of Parfly- water gvj. mix, and let half ^n Ounce be drank every Hour,

O 3 A

igB Dr. B o E R H A A V e\

A forcing Diuretic.

T^ike of red Chiches bruifed §ij. of Parily^ feed ^j. of the Roots of Grafs and Parfly, each giv. of the Leaves of Agrimony, Golden-roci, ^nd Male Speedwell, each M. fs. of Liquorife 5j. boil them for the fpace of half an Hour in three Pints of Water, and add of Nitre ^ij. Give two Ounces to drink every Hour,

In ihc Venereal Difeajk

Sect, mcccclxiv. A Bath.

Take of the freCh gathered Leaves of Rue^^ Water- Germander, Sauce-alone, and Malr lov/s, each M. ij. boil in a fui^icient quantity of Water to make a Quart of Decodtion, and to the expreffed Liquor a^dd of Cajiik-So^p in Scrapings jj. of common Spirit of Wine Jvj. With this warm Deco(3:ion let the Yard be bathed for the fpace of half an Hour three or four times in a Day s then let woollen Cloths^ 4ipt and exprefs'd out of the fame DecQdion.3, be applied all round the Scrot,um.i Fubis^ aacj Perinaum.

Of the fame Decodion may be made An Inje£fion.

Take of Honey of Rofes § j. of the finefl: Aloes gr. x. of Salt Armoniac gr. iv. of fimple Fennel-water ^vj, mix for an Lnjedlion.

PurgeSo

Materia Medic a. 199

Purges.

A Powder,

Take of Jalap-root pulveriz'd 5]. of Calo- mel 9j. mix, and make a Powder for one Dpfe,

Or,

Take of Scammony gr. xij. of Jalap- root gr. xviij. of Calomel gr. xxv. mix for \]ic as before.

Fills.

Take of Pill Cochin of the greater Cojn- pofition 3ij. of white Precipitate gr. iij. inti- mately mix, and make into nine Pills for a, Pofej to be taken early in the Morning.

An Emulfion.

Take of the four greater and four lefler cold Seeds, each giij. make an Emuliion with a Pint and a half of Barley-water, to which add of Nitre 3). of the Syrup of white Poppy- heads gfs.

Balfamic Pills.

Take of common Turpentine ^j. of Rhu- barb 3iy. of ppuder'd Liquorife a fufficieno

Q 4 quantity

200 Dr. Boerhaave's

quantity to make the Mafs of a proper Con- fidence for Pills, weighing four Grains each, of which one may be taken every Hour.

Sect, mcccclxvi. A Cataplafm.

Take of the Flowers of Elder, Melilot, Ca- momile, wild Poppies, and Marfh-mallows, each §iij. boil them in a fufficient quantity of Milk, and add of Linfeed-meal §j. of Linfeed- oil gfs. of Treacle- water gj. mix and make a Cataplafm.

Sect, mcccclxvii* A diffipating Plafier.

Take of Flour of Brimftone ^ij. ^vthiops mineral ^ij. of Sugar of Lead jij. of Meli- lot, Cummin, Galbanum, Ammoniac and Sagapen Plafters, each gfs. mix, and fpread upon Leather for Ufe.

Or,

Take of Flour of Brimftone ^iv. of Sugar cf Lead ^j. of Shoemakers-wax ^ij. mix, and ufe as before.

A Suppurating Cataplafm.

Take of foft ripe Figs lb fs. of new Ho- ney §ij. of Gum-Galbanum diflblved in

the

Materia Medic a. 201

the Yolk of an Egg |j. make a Cataplafm after the ufual Method, by boiling in a fuffi- cient quantity of Water.

A Powder for cleanjing the Ulcer ^ after it has been opened and cleaned.

Take of the dry Leaves of Water-German- dcr in powder '^ij. of white Vitriol gij. of Aloes 5J. mix, and make a fine Powder, to be fprinkled into the Ulcer.

Sect, mcccclxviii.

Take of the Melilot and Pompholix-PIa- iter, each a fufficient quantity.

Take of Vtgo\ Plafter, made with double the quantity of Mercury, a fufficient quanti- ty, fpread it upon Leather for Ufe.

Sect, mcccclxix.

Take of corrofive Mercury fublimate 5 j. of Lime-water |ij. mix, and firft gently touch the Part herewith once or twice by a Feather, then gradually increafe the quantity of the Lime-water every time after, to make it milder.

Sect, mcccclxxii. A Fomentation,

Take of the frefli gathered Leaves of Wa- ter-Germander , Wormwood , Sauce-alone ,

Rue,

202 Dr. B O E R H A A V e's

Rue, and Rofemary, each M. ij. of the frefh gathered Flowers of Tanfey, leffer Centory, and Carduus, each M. ifs. of the Roots of Ma- iler-wort and black Hellebore, each 5j. boil them in five Finis of Water, and add of Ca^ Jiile-So2i^ ^ifs.

With this Fomentation let the Pudenda be frequently wafh'd.

Or,

Take of Honey of Rofes ^iv. of corrofive Mercury fublimate gfs. of fimple Rue- water |x. mix, and ufe as^ before.

Sect. mcccclxxiVo A DecoSiion.

Take of Grafs, China, and Sarfapariila, each ^i]. of Pearl- Barley gvj. of Liquorife §ifs. boil them for thf* (pace of two Hours in 3 Pints pf War a..d give four Ounces to drink eveiy Houn

Sect. MCCcqLxxv.

Take of dulcified Mercury fublimate gr. ix^ for one Dofe.

Sect, m cccc lxxix. A Glyjler.

Take of the Leaves of Sena ^j. of Agaric giv. of the Seeds of baftard Saffron ^ij. of Ja-t

lap-

Materia Medka. 20,3

lap-root 3J. boil them in a fufficient quantity of Water to make ten Ounces of Decodlion, for a Glyfter.

A Purge.

Take of Diagrydium gr. xv. of laxative Syrup of Rofes with Sena ^vj. mix for one Pofe,

A fudorijic Bolus.

Take of Sylvius' s Diafcordium gr. xxiv. for one Dofe.

Sect, mcccclxxx.

Take of pure Laudanum gr, iij. of red Cofal prepared gj. of Barly- Sugar gij. mix, and make a fine Powder, to be divided into four equal Dofes, one of which may be taken eve- ry quarter of an Hour, till the Pain of the . Bowels and Diarrhaea go ofE

Or,

Take of Sylvius's Diafcordium 3J. of Syrup of white Poppy-heads gij. of Citron- water §iv. mix, and let half an Ounce be taken every quarter of an Hour, as before.

Take of Andromachus's Treacle %\j. fpread it upon Leather, afid apply to the Abdomen ; the far»e Ufe.

Sect.

204 Dr. Boerhaave's

Sect, mcccclxxxi* See §. 1432.

For the Rickets.

Sect, mccccxcv. T!he beji Foods are^

(i.) Bread well fermented, Bifcuits and Saf- fron-Cakes, aromatized with Nutmegs, Car- damoms, Cinnamon, and the like pleafant and ftrengthening Spices.

(2.) M^^^/ of Veal, Venifon, Mutton, Rab- bits, Chickens, and Pigeons, all of the leaner fort, potted, or made into Force- meat-balls, with grated Bifket , Salt, Nutmeg, Thyme, Pariley, and the like.

(3.) Panada ^y made of Rice, Millet, Bar- ley, &c. boiled in Water with Raifins and Currants, and then mix'd with Spices and Wine.

"The bejl Drinks are^

French Claret that is ripe and rough, taken in the quantity of an Ounce 3 or 4 times in a Day.

Hippocratic or aromatiz'd Wine, given Ia half the quantity, as beforeo

AH

Materia Medica. 205

Ales that are not dale and fowre, as Briinf- ^/V/^-Mum, Britip-h\^y and Spruce-Beer.

With thefe, in the Summer-time, may be mix'd an equal quantity of any medicinal chalybeat-water, particularly from the Spaws.

Take of the Leaves, frefh gathered and dry'd in the Shade, of Male Fern, Marjoram, Baum and Mint, each M. ij. of Flowers dry'd as before, of Melilot, fweet fcented Trefoil, Elder and Rofes, each ^ij. grind them all to powder,and mix with twice as much Wheat- Chaff, of which may be made a little Bed and Pillow to lie upon, taking care to keep them always free from Moifture, by often drying.

A Fume.

Take of Benjamin, Maftich, Frankincenfe, Amber and Myrrh, each ^j. mix and make a Powder, which being fprinkled upon live Coals, the Fumes are to be catch'd in Flannel and rubb'd upon the Limbs.

A Vomit.

Take of Ipecacuana-root in powder 9j. of White- wine 5J. of Loaf-Sugar jij. infufe all Night, and in the Morning pour off the Clear for a Dofe ; which repeat for five times, one every fourth Day,

A

2o6 Dr. BoerhaAVe^s

A purging Drink.

Take of choice Rhubarb T^k. of yello# Myrobalans without their Stones giij. of Aga*- ric in Troches 9ij. infuffe them cold in two Quarts of ftrong Ale j after they have flood a Day and a Night it will be fit to drink, which muft be ufed conftantly every Day for a Month.

If it be found to purge over-much, it may be farther diluted at Difcretion, with as much again or more Ale as at firft.

A Catalogue of jirengtheniiig^ dryings and antifcorbutic PIa72tSy proper for the Cure of the Rickets.

Agrimonia.

Be tonic a. _

Cappari'dis cortex epc Ra-

dice. Ceterach. dehor eum. Cufcuta. Diapenfta. Endivid. Fiiix Mas. Hepatica. Lingua Cervina. Melijfa.

Myrobalani Pruna. Ofmunda Regalis. Poly podium, ^fercusy folia glandefi[\

Agrimony,

Betony.

Gaper- bark, of the

Root. Spleen-wott. Succory. Dockler. Sanicle. Endive. Male Fernc. Liver-wort, liarts- tongue* Baum«

Indian JPlumbSo Ofmund RoyaL Polypody.

Oak, leaves and Fruit. Rhabarbarujn

Materia Medka, 207

Rhaharharum. Rhubarb.

Rahi, folia & Radix. Rafpberries, leaves and

Root*

Ruia Muraria. Wall- Rue.

Scabiofa. Scabious.

Tamarifci cortex^ fiores^ Tamarisk-Bark, flow-

folia. ers and Leavesi

Trichontanes. * Black Maiden-hair.

Veronica. Speedwell.

Frorh hence may be compounded hiedici- nal Ales, Wines, Infufions, Eledtiiaries, and the like, of very great Efficacy. For Exam- ple,

A medicinal Ale.

Take of the Leaves of Agrimony, Spleen- wort, Harts-tongue, and Wall-rue, each gij. of the Roots of Polypody and Fern, each gij. being all cut fmall and mix'd, tie them up in a linen Bag and infufe cold in a Gallon of Ale.

A medicinal Wine.

Take of the Leaves and Flowers of Betony giij. of the Bark and Root of Capers, Tama- riik-bark, Bramble-roots, and black Maiden- hair, each gij. of Filings of Iron §fs. infufe them cold in a Gallon of Wine, and give an Oufice to drink three times in a Day.

Take

2o8 Dr. BoERHAAv e's, c^c.

Take of Boyle s^ Ens Veneris gr. ij. give It every Evening for the fpace of three Weeks in a little Canary.

Chalybeat Drops.

Take of Filings of Iron §j. of the ftrongeft diftilled Vinegar gx. of Sugar giij. boil gently for the fpace of 24 Hours in a tall glafs Vef- fel ; filter the Liquor, and keep it clofe ftopt for Ufe. Six Drops may be given for a Dofe every Morning and Evening in a little Spanijh Wine.

FINIS.

An I N D E X of Difeafes.

A.

A Bdomen, Wounds thereof^ Page 76

Xjl Abfcefs, 85

Alcali to correal in the Primal Vias, 46

Anafarca, 1 67

Angina, 121 Anguifli p

^r > ;;/ Fevers^ i jo Anxiety j

Aphthse, 140

Apoplexy, 144 Apoftume, vid. Abfcefs.

Acidities to correol in the Primse Vias, 2Z

BElly, Wounds thereof y 76

Birth difficult, 178

Bones, Difeafes of 102

Breaft, Wounds thereof, "'^6

Bruifes, 77

Burns, 97

C.

CAIculus, 196

Cancer, 10 1

Childbed Women, Difeafes of, 177

Childrens Difeafes, 181

Circulation too fwift, 52

' too fow, 4^

Gonfumption //-(?/» ^;? Ulcer in the Lungs, 160

Contufions, 77

Convulfions, 72

D.

D

X

Ifeafes/r^;;z a lax Fibre,

'from a tenfe Fibre, ^ 9

~«- from thcYiktvd. being tog a^Iive andfiiff^ 1 5

P Difeafes

ij An Index of Difeafes*

Difeafes fro7n Acidities in the Primae Vi^, Page 22

, . Glue and Flegrn in the » 29

>^- an Alcali . — . — 46

■ a too fwift Circulation J 52

JIow — ibid.

' of the Bones ^ 102

of Virgins, ly^

'■ ' - of Women with Child, 177

in Childbed, 179

* of Infants, 181

*■ Venereal, log

Dropfy, 167

Drought in Fevers, 112

R

Evers, their Cure in general, 103

with Fainting and Weaknefs^ 107

-— ^ — cold Fits, 109

■ Anguifh, no

j'hirji, iig

Loathings, 114

F

Intermitting, 1 1 6

Fibres Z^;;, i

— 5"^/:?/^, 9

Fiflute, their Cure, 87

GAngrene^ 89

Gout, 17^

Gravel, 106

H.

HiEmorrhages to flop, 67

Head, Wounds thereof, 73

Hydrophoby, 150

JAundice of all Kinds, 135 Impoftume, i;;U Abfcefs.

Infants Difeafes, 381

Inflammation in general^ 8i

Inflamma-

An Index of Dileales. iij

inR^mm^tion of the InleJimSy Page 139

■ Kidney Sy 142

, *— -^, Liver^ 135

■ ' Lungs ^ 124

■ ■> *■ Pleura^ 133

— — — Stomachy 138

Intermitting Fevers y 1 1 6

L.

Liver inflamedy 135

Loathings f;^ iW(?n, 114

Lues Venerea, . 198

Lungs inflamedy 124

*= — -^-^ulceratedy 1 26

M.

MAdnefs, 148 canine frojn the Bite of a Dogy 150

Mortification Incipient y 89

\ ' • •" Confirmed y ^^

N

o

N.

Aufea in Fever Sy 114

Nephritis, 142

Bftruftions to remove y 52

' — — — ^/^^ Livery 135

p

P.

Ains to removey 68

Palfy, 147

Peripneumony truey 124

■ 'JpuriouSy 132

Plethora, 5 2

Pleurify, ^ ^33

Phlegm in the Primas Viae, 29

Phthifis, 160

Pox, 198

P 2 Quinfey,

jv An Index of Direafes.

V^Uinfey, •)

RAchitis,") or C Rickets, 3

IVatery^ Page t2i

S chirr ous^ 122

Inflammatory^ ibid.

R.

204

SChirrhus to refolve^ 98

Scurvy, 150

Small Pox, 192

Sphacelus, 95

Stomach inflamed^ 138

Stone, 196

THirft in Fever s^ 113

Thorax, JVounds thereof^ 76

Thrufh, 140

V.

VAriolae, 192

Venereal Difeafe^ 198

Virgins, Difeafes of^ 174

Vifcera ftiff and rigidy 1 5 Vomica of the Lungs^ j 2 6, 160

Vomiting in Fevers^ 114

Ulcer, ftnuous and callous ^ 87

— — — of the Lungs ^ 126

Wounds, for the Cure of^ in general^ 54

—— • ' of the Heady 7 3

■ thorax y 7 6

■ Abdomen^ 76

An

A N

INDEX

O F T H E

Indications and Forms of Medicines*

A*

ABforbers of Acids^ Page 25

Abftergents or CkanferSy "what^ and their Kmdsj 2 1

Abftergent Medicines in Wounds, (§. 207.) 69

112

30

ibid^

^ ^^ 27

Abfterfives in the Angutjh of Fevers, Acids faliney fermented^ ■ Native^

•——»—— Produced by Fire^

Abforher$ofy what a?id their Kind f^

, Diluters ofy

Neutralizers or Changers of^

Blunt ers of wbaty and their three Kindsy 26

Oily, ^

m Gelatinous^

' '^ .^» ' .1 , ■ Oily Aromatic^

Acido-auftere Minerals in weak Habits^

• ^- Vegetables^

Alcaheft of Glauber in the Gout^

p 3

ibid..

27

ibid.

8

Alcal.'ti

vj An Index of the Indications

Alczlksfaline, fixed^ Page 3 1

> • Volatile^ ibid.

Ale medicinal in the Scurvy, 155

i. . Stimulating in Vifcidities, 44

* -• in a Dropfy rendering the vifcid Lymph

fluid y 168

■ r Purging and fttengthening f^^/Z?^ Rick-

ets, 206

.■ Drying and ftrengthening^ 207

Aliments /^r weak Habits, \ — 3

^ Antacid from Animals (§. 66. N®. 2.) 24

. i — ^ — ~ Vegetables^ 22

Animals /?r i^^^ii;^ JDi/^i^y^i/;^^;^;? Acidities, 22, 24 ^. containing acid Juices^ . ruminating or noty

a Lift of ^em^ and to whom ufeful^ 48

^' having Ale ale f cent Juices^ {.%- T^*^ 49

" 'ftimidating^ of the Infeoi-kind^ 40

Anodynes, what^ their Kinds and Materials^ 59

. • for an irrefovaUe Scirrhus, 99, 100, 101

Antacids, 22 — 28

* for Infants (§. 1350.) 185 >.■ — Childbed Women difordered by their

Milk, (§. 1324.) 179, 180, 46,

47, 24—27 Anthelmintics,, (§. 1371.) 188 — 190

Antifebrile 7?/ J^rf/fr, for Intermittents, Antinephritics, Antifcorbutics mild andflpecific^

u . • — Sharp and pungent y

. . . • — cooling FruitSy

^ • — for the Rickets,

*- • moderately aftringingy

Antifpafmodics in Wounds,

Aperients deterftve for an Ulcer opening in the Lungs, 126

u * gently diluting in a Cancer, (§. 507.) 102

■. . ■» relaxing to discharge the Stone in the Ya^- neys ^;^JUreters5 196, 197

Aperi-

119

143.

144

153

155.

158

i54>

^57

206

^57

72

and Forms of Medicines. vij

^ Ale aline

\Aromatic

A • . jDiluent K for Intermittents^

Aperients j^.^^^^^ ^V ^^^^ ^^^

/Saline

\^ Softening and Oily Apophlegmatifms, in an Apoplexy, diminifhing the

Preffure of the Blood on the Brain^ 144, 145

Apozem/c?r an Inflammation on the Lungs, 12.5 Applications topical^ vid, Epithems. Arom2itics proper to feafon the Aliments when Vifci-

dities breed in the primse Vias, {^-JS* N°. i.)

29

" fharp in aVhthov^.^ (§. looj 52

•<— — flimulating of fever al Kinds , 3 2 — 40

K^i\'m^tv^t% to flop Bloody 6%^ 135, 136

i » hy coagulating it^ 68

' — contraEling the Veffels^ ib.

- Powders for Amputations, (§. 471.)

Attenuaters mercurial in Obftruflions, (§. 135.

N^ 4.) . 53

■ • digefling in a flow Scurvy, 151, 152

Attrafters, ")

or >whaty and their Materialsy 54

Attrahents, j

B.

B

Alfam like Arceus'j, 6^

■ Lucatullus*i, ibid^

■ ' ■ — to anoint the Noftrils andTetnples in a flight

Apoplexy, 146

Balfams vulnerary and 7nild for fimple Wounds, 64,

■ . „ . i ArtificiaU \ Simple, 7 .^^^

\ Natural, I Compound, S Balfamics very mild and gentle for a Confumption of /^^ Lungs, 161, 162, 140

P 4 Rirk

^*

viij An Index of the Indications

Bark, Peruvian for Intermittents, feveral Preparar.

tionsof P^ge 119, 120

Barks fiirnulating Aromatick^ a Lift of thevi^ 3.9 Bafilicon hlack and yellow^ 66

Bath, one againft glutinous Vifcidities, 45

. 'for the Penis, in a Gonorrhoea, 198

Bed and Pillows of Aromatic Herbs for the Rickets

in Children J 205

Belly, Openers or Loofeners of ^6

BWiok ftimulating Medicines y 44

Blood toftop^ 68, 135, 136

Blunters of Acids ^ 26

Bolus purging in an Inflammation, 8 1

-■ in the Anguifh of Fevers, i t i

"Sudorific to leffen a Salivation in the Venereal

Difeafe^ 203

Bones expofed^ a Tin^ure to defend them from the Air

and Matter^ (§.252.) 74

Bowels, Openers or Loofeners of g6^ ^*j^ 58

Boyle'i Ens Veneris in the Rickets, 208

■, Silver Purge in a Dropfy, 172

Bread, Cream of for weak Habits, 3

- Deco^iion of 2 n — ' ' very pleafanty 3

- Jelly of^ 1 Broth of Crayfifh to moiften and mollify^ 1 7

■ — Flefh to fnollify and refolve^ 1 6 m ■ ■ Medicinal for Diet in an In- flammation of the Bowels, 1 39

■ ■ - for weak Habits, of what^ and how made ^ 2

C,

CAlomel, Dofe thereof fir a Salivation, (%. 1475.) 202. Cataplafms feparating the dead Parts in an Ahfcejs^

85 •— ~— — maturating in an Ahfcdsy 86

Cataplafms^

and Forms of Medicines. ix

Cataplafms y&/?i?;^/;i5g- and relaxing in an Inflarnma^

/^ry Quinfey, (§. 8io.) 123

,, f- in a Thrufh, 141

-^r^^^-^fuppuratingforYtntitdl Buboes, 200

— refolving in Burns, 97

rr- relaxing and difperftng for a Contufion, 73

— mollifying for a Gangrenous Efchar, and re- fifting PutrefaBion^ (§. 448J 94

^Emollient diaphoretic and Anodyne in a Gan- grene, (§. 450.) 94 !■ to corre5i the incipient Putrefa£lion in a Gan- grene, 93 ' preventing the putrid Matter from re-entering the fmall Veins in a Gangrene, 9 c ■ difperftng /^Hydrocele, or Dropfy in the Scrotum^ 172 ■: ■ Difcuffing a Priapifin in the Venereal Dif- eafe^ (§. 1466.) 20a ■ ' Narcotic and anodyne for Pain, 65 ■ Difcutient for the Breads of Childhed Women y having Milkfiagnant or curdled in them^

180 foftening and refolving for a Scirrhus, 98

Cauftics/^r opening Ahfceffes^ 87

■ a Scirrhous Quinfey, 122

for Venereal Cancers, (§. 1469.) 201

fharp for a Sphaceli^s, ^c^^ 96

Cathartics ^d';^/^, 57^ 5^^ 59

— ■! for Infants,, 181, 182

Jirong but not inflaming^ 77, 78

Cicatrizing Medicines^ 6y

Chalybiate Drops for the Rickets, 208

Cleanfers, vid. Abftergents. Clyfters, vid. Glyfters.

Conferve, cooling andftiptic in a Confuniption/r(?w an Ulcer of the Lungs, . 1 60

* — ftimulating for glutinous Vifcidities, 41

Contufed Parts of Wounds^ to digefi^ 73

Corroboraters, vid. Strengthners, Cor-

X An Index of the Indications

Corrofives/^r proud Flejh in JVounds^ Page 70

. . ■ to ft op Bloody 6y

Comks^ Provokers of^ 174, 176

Cream of Breads 3

Cryftals of Silver in a Bropfy^ 172

D

D.

Ecoftions maturating in an Abfcefs, modera- ting the Motion of the vital Fluids^ (§. 403.

N°. 3-) , ^^

. ,„^ gently acid^ for Alcalefcent Diforders^ 50

- fudorific for Anguifh in Fevers^ 1 1 1 , 112

healings for Aphthae, 14O5 141

diuretic in Calculous DiforderSy 198

. oily and emollient in • 197

aperient and diluent in a Cancer, ^ 102

purging ftrongly without inflaming ^^ for Con-

^ tufions, ^ 77^ 7^

aftringing for a weak and lax Fibre, 6

dietetic for a rigid Fibre, 9

^ , .-.^and emollient^ • 1 2

aftrirgeyit for an Intermitting Fever, 121

fudorific ' -— — • 119

, for the cold Fit of — • ^ 109,1 10

. ftimulating for Vifcidities, 40

— emollient for rigid Fibres^ 17

attenuating in a Dropfy, ^ i ^9

. laxative and cooling for the Jaundice, 1 3 7

„ thin (^r^m^/i^/^r Inflammation, 84

diluent and coolings 83

purging and revelli?tg^ ^^

baifamic and deterging for Inflamed Bowels,

J39 to be drank before a Salivation in the Vene- real Difeafe, ^ ^ 202 cooling and emollient for an Inflammation of

the Kidneys, 142, i43

Decoftions

^ . <

■L ... ■ ■'■

"i ■ '

and Forms of Medicines. xj

Pecoftions of Guaiacum JVood^ deanfmg andfearch-^ ing for Dtfeafes of the Honts^ Page 102, 103 of Bread for weak Habits, 2

gently aperient for a Peripneumonia Notha,

diuretic for a Peripneumonia Vera, 124 coolings and fiiptic for a Phthifis, 160, 161 aperient in a Pleurify, 134, 135

cardiac for Labour-pains, 179

anodyne for an Irrefolvable Scirrhus, 99 ;;2f/J Antifcorbutic, 159

alexipharmic for the Small-Pox, 193

refolving in rigid Vifcera, 2 1

deterftve and aperient for an Ulcer opening in the Lungs, 127, 128

balfamic and vulnerary for a Cqnfumption ^//^(? Lungs, 163, "jp^

vulnerary of fever al Kinds ^ ^^^ ^6j 75 Defenfative Plaiflers^ red and hlue^ 6g

Deri vers, whaty 54

Deficcatives, 67, 71

Detergents f;^ Wounds, 6g^ 70

.- • in Fiftute, 88

Deterlives /6>r an Ulcer in the Lungs, 126

Diaphoretics, vid, Sudorifics.

Piet proper in a fanguin Apoplexy, (§. T030.)

i47^ 139

• for a Gangrene in acid Habits^ 90, 24

^ • — ,. — -.. alcaline-^ — ■ 90, ^o^ 5 1

"for an Inflammation of the Inteftines, 139

•-; — r— -. a Peripneumony turning to Abfcef^ 125, 9

'fharp^ in a Plethora, 52, 29, 30

• for a pulmonary Phthifis, 1 62

'"- Rigidity of the Fibres, 9, 10, 1 1

-?- in the Stone and Gravel, 196

-^ good in /^^Thrufh, 140, 9, 10, 11

RicketSji 204, 205

Diet

xij An Index of the Indications

Diet heft in a Scirrhus, Page 99

I — r— ► an Ulcer of the Liver, 137, 138

^ , . Weak Habits, 1—3

Pigeftives for Contufions, 73

Fiftute, • 87

• '■ Woundsj 69

Diluents in general^ 18

m mild aperient in a Cancer, 102

>■' for Childbed IVomen diforder^d by their Milk^

180, 15, 16 Diuretics their fever al Kinds^ 80

.— — —— ^W in the Anguijh of Fever Sy 112

Drawers, what and their Materials^ 54

Draught in an Inflammatory Quinfey, 122

• purging and revelling for an Inflammation,

81 f . in the Anguifh of Fevers, 1 10

, . after the Thruihy 142

■ ftrongly without inflaming in Contu- fions, 77

■ to expel the Meconium in nezv-horn Infants,

181 ■■ for lubricating the Inteftines of dittOy 184

•r— to correal and mollify the hard Meconium

in Infants, 183

expelling the yitz^vrnmy purging^ 182

'cordialy 181

- purging to leffen a Salivation venereal^ 203

- geritly narcotic, 6a

- fomewhat more hypnotic, ibid*

- for Naufea in Fevers, from an irregular

Diftribution of the Spirit s^ 115

- emetic in the Rickets, 205

- purging in the Scurvy, 151

- narcotic and fuppuraiing for the Small-Pox,

195

- to kill Worms ^ 189, 19a

Draught

and Forms of Medicines. xiij

Draught depurating for an Ulcer in the Liver, 137,

138 • gently anodyne for an open Ulcer in the

Lungs, J 2^

purging in Wounds of the Head, 74, 'i^

Drinks, acid, abftergent and faponaceous for Alca- lefcent Diforders, tQ

• purging in the Anguifh of Fevers, 1 10, 1 1 1 ' watery, fubacid and nitrous, in Fevers from

a too hot Air, ^q.

■ '■ "for the cold Fit of Fevers, 109 ' raifing the Spirits in a Ga.ngrene from a hot

Caufe, g^

• cordial, warm and invigorating, in a Gan-

grene from Cold or Frofi, ^^ for the Paintings of Women with Child,

,ggjiUy aromatic and pleafantly acid in

^Dropfy, J 57 for Naufea in Fevers from fharp putrid Mat- ter in the Stotnach, 114,115,113,110

' cooling and refolving in a Pleurify, ' 13^

emollient for a Peripneumony^wV?^ away ofh

•■^^^' , .,. 124

■ ■ • ■ ' 'Vinous and fahne, in the Gont, jy.

dietetic, for the Rickets, 204, 205

mild and cooling, for a hot Scurvy, 1 59, 1 60

• excellent for Thirft in Fevers, j j 3

opening, cooling and forwarding for the

Small-pox, ,94^ ^^^

for an inflamed Stomach, 138

-for IForms in Infants, j s g

vulnerary and balfamic, for a Vomica of the

, Lungs, \^

vulnerary of feveral Kinds, 55 ^6

Drops narcotic, §f^ g^

for Hyfteric Fits /;; fVo?nen with Child, \yy

Drops

Xiv An Index of the Indicatioris

Drops chalyUatej in the Rickets, Page 208

* — ^ reJoWing^ for rigid Vifcerd^ 20

E.

ECcoprotrics^ or gentle Purges^ 57^ 5^

Eggi "^hite of Method of ufing it in weak Habits, I

Eleftuary Aromatic for fainting in Fevers, 107

^ • afiringing in lax Fibres, 6

^ ftimulating in Glutinous VifciditieSj 42

, - attenuating in a Dropfy, 1 68

cordial and firengthening in Madnefs from

tVeaknefs of Body^ 148, 149

fliptic in a Confumption of the Lungs, 160

^ for dejiroying the Neft of Worms, 187

^ , deterging and aperient for an Ulcer, open-

ing in the Lungs^ 1 29

Elixir deterging for Wounds, 70

Emetics in the Anguifh of Fevers, i 10

^ ^ _^ ^ _- Apoplexy, 1 45

..-. for Intermitting Fevers, 117, 118

^ . i;? Crapulary Fevers, 105, 106

^ ■ in a Dropfy, 1 7 1

I — ^— the Rickets, 205

Emmenagogs. ' 174, 175

Emollients, what^ 18

^ watery^ 9*^12

— — • mealy and oily^ ibid*

Emplafter dif cuffing venereal 'Buboes^ , 200

— .- • cicatrifing^ 67

1 -• • digefting Contufions, 74

• difperfing^ 79

• .- defenfative red^ 69

. • • flopping a Diarrhoea from Mercury in a

venereal Salivation, 2 03

— " • ftomachicfor Naufea in Fevers^ 115,116

Emplafter

and Forms of Medicines. xv

Emplafter /?<:zrp aromatic in a Palfy, Page 148

• .— ^ in a Pleurify, ^ 133

^ ... . erncllient and refolving a Scirrhus, 98

, . Lead and mercurial mitigating an irre-

folvahle Scirrhus, 101

, ^for afwelled venereal Teftlcle, 201

. ^ • for the Feet fw^purating the Small-pox,

. Jiimulating^ for the Chlorofis in Virgins^

, . for keeping Balfams on Wounds^ 6g

.. ■ flicking^ 66

Enema, vid. Glyfter.

Ens veneris of Boyle in the Rickets, 208 Epifpaftics, 82 m — to be applied to the Soles of the Feet in for- warding the Small-pox, 195 Epitheme/(?r Intermitting Fevers, 121 ►■ — invigorating for a Gangrene in a cold and acid Habit ^ 90 *_— a war?n and ale aline Habit ^ ibid,

- to difcbarge the Phlegm of new born In-

fants^ 181

■ narcotic in a Wound, 63

•— — for a Naufea/r^?;z an irregular Dijlribii-

tion of the Spirits in Fevers, 1 1 5

Epulotics, 67

Efchar, gangrenous to refolve^ 94

Extradl of the Bark for Intermittents, 120

- aflringent for the lax Fibre, 6 — — — '^y Jtimulating againfi glutinous Vifcidities,

41

Farri-

x\^j An Index of the Indicatldns

FArinaceous and emollient Medicines ^ iz^ t^^

Fiercenefs of fome Animals^ one Cdufe of^ t

Flefh, Breeders of in Wounds^ 71

Flowers aromatic ftitnulating^ 36

Fomentation mild and faturnine for an ulcerated

Cancer, 102

- digefiingfor Qox\X.\x{\ox\%i, 73, 74 o^-i— ~ difcutient and relaxing in^^ ■ 78, 79

- fnucilaginous^ oily^ anodyne and gently open-

ingj in Ftvtts from fome Jharp Body Jti-

mulating externally y 103, 104

>■ hindring the Entrance of putrid Matter by

the fmall Veins in a Gangrene, 90, 91

■ corre^ing an incipient Putrefa^ion in a

Gangrene, g^

■i deterging for a Gonovrhxd, in Women^ 20 r,

202 T dif cuffing an Hydrocele, 173

— ■^— — relaxing and difcutient in a Pleurify, 133 — — •^— - anodyne for an irrefolvable Schirrus, 100

■ to drive out the Small-Pox, 193

■ defending the expofed InteJlineSy in Wounds

of the Abdomen, 76

■ narcotic and appeafing in* 6^

■ refolving in Burns, ^y

■ • and emollient for a Schirrhus, 98 * ' quickening the Circulation in the Chlorotic

Diforders of Virgin Sy 175

Foflils acid and aufterCy 8

Fruits of the Garden to mollify and moiflen the rigid

Fibre, 9, 10

Fume Aromatic and Difcutient for a Dropfy in the.

Scrotum, 173

Fume

and Forms of Medicines. xvij

t'ume Aromatic and Bifcutient in a Palfy, Page 147 ^ — - *^T^ — -^f^^ ^^^ Rickets, 205

G.

GAngrenous Efchar to foften^ 94^

Gargarifm, or _ ,

Gargle, relaxing and deterging in the Thxw^^ 141

•< ^ healing in a Deciduous Thrufh, 141, 142.

•« ftimulating^ to diminijh the Prejfure of the

Blood upon the Brain in an Apoplexy, 244, 245 - — emollient^ for Infants cutting their Teeth,

'for the Scurvy in warm Habit s^ 158^ 159

* cold ' ' 159

Glauber's Alcahefi in the Gout, 173

Glyfter nourifhing in an inflammatory Quinfey,

124 "«■'•' purging in • ■ 122

■ - deterging and emollient in the Thrudi^ 141

<■ ' Jlimulating in an Apoplexy, 147

>■ emollient^ relaxing^ aperient and forcing for

the Stone or Gravely 197

cooling in Ftvtrs^ 106, 107

lubricating for InhntSi 184

for Acidities in from Milk, 185

foftening the indurated Meconium of Infants j

... ^83

to leffen a Salivation in the Lues, 202

/or ^ y/?^m//j Peripneumony, 132

cooling in canine Madnefs, 150

laxative in the Small-Pox, 103

emollient for an inflamed Stomach, 139 to difcharge Worms, 190,191

in Wounds of the Abdomen, yS, 77

Q^ Hsemor-

xviij An Index of the Indications

H.

H^.morrhage to flop ^ Page 6"^^ 135, 136

Helmont'j Biliofe Powder^ 45

Herbs alcalefcent for pickling and feafoning^ 465 47 : — ' — ^ of the Salad Kind ^ ibid.

^* proper for curing the Rickets, 206

*■■ which are hitter^ milky and cooling for Vifci-

dities in Fevers, I0"8

of other Kinds^ vid. Vegetables.

Hyciragoges/r^;^^ in a Dropfy, 171

Hydrogala in a Confumption of the Lungs, 162 Hypnotics in fever al Forms^ 60, 60,^ 129

I.

J El lies fuhacid of Fruits^ which are nitrous^ wa- try and cooling in Fevers, 113

Jelly of Bread in weak Hahits^ 2

Juices of Garden Fruits to be diluted with Water in Fevers, 9? 10

■ Forms of exprefd froin the milder and fharper Antifcorbutic Plants^ ig6

ftimulating^ fharp and aromatic^ 39

Julap keeping up the Spirits in a Gangrene from <i hot Caufe^ 89

. — *for Paintings of Wo7nen with Child ^ 177

— — ^--very pleafant forTKw^ in Fevers, 113, 114 Infufion biliofe '^of the Porcupine Bezoar^ 45

" afiringent in a Fay: Fibre^ ■ Sr

' foft and fweetning in a fharp Scurvy, 160

vulnerary and balfamic m a Confun-jption of

the Lungs, 1 66

Injection diluting extravafated and coagulated Blood

in Convulfions, 73

■ ' confolidating clean fed Fiftute, 8 8

Injeftion

and Forms of Medicines. xix

•

Injeftion digefting Fiftulae, Page 87, 88

•' deterging Fiftute^ 88

^ for a Gonorrhnsa, 201, 202

Inteftines, Openers or Loofeners of^ c^6

Iron, Solution of in the Rickets^ 20 S

LAxative Aperients and MollifierSj expelling the Stone, 196, 197

Laxatives to keep the Bowels open^ B^-^ 5^

•* — * cooling and aperient for dn Inflammatory

Jaundice, 13^5 1 37

Leaden Plaifler for an IrrefolvaUe Schirrhus, 10 r Liniment, faturnine^ for a broken Cancer, 102

■ ■' . , ^' for Varices and Hemorrhoids in Women with Child^ 178

•«-.. ^ to anoint the Spina Dorfi in Intermittent s^

121 p — Lubricating the Inteflines of Infant s, 1 84

ii. ' ^ — for painful Nipples in Nurfes^ 1 So

— nervine for a Palfy, 148

w> — > etnollient in a difficult Birth, 178

•! — relaxing and difcutient in a Pleurify, 133

■> ' — anodyne for an Irrefolvahle Schirrhus, 100 •— — ' deftroying the Nefts of Worms, 187,

188 fiimulating in the Chloroiic Diforders of

Virgins^ 175, 176

Linftus, expe^orating^ for an Inflammation of the Lungs, 1 3 2

Liquor, cauftic^ for Venereal Cancers, 20 r

.— — - warm^ and refifling Putrefa£iion in a Gan- grene, ^ ^ 94 fliptic^ for bleeding at the Nofe, 135, 136

fti7nidating and penetrating to rub the Parts

with in a Palfy, 148

Q^ 2 Liquor

Xx An Index of the Indications

•

Liquor vinous andfaline in the Gout, P^ge 174

Ylvjivirn'm Jharp in a Sphacelus, 95, 96

Lithontripdcs e?nollient and aperient^ 196, 197

Loofeners of the Bowels^ 57 j 5^ Lotion, vid. Wafh.

M.

T^ JW Ars, Solution of^ for the Rickets, 208

i!V a Mafs to preferve the Blood from Putrefa^ion

. in an Ulcer of the Lungs, 1 6^

Mafticatory to diminifJj the Preffure of the Blood on

the Brain in an Apoplexy, 145

Maturaters of Abfcefles, 85

Meaiy emollient Medicines j 12, 13, 14

Mead balfamic in a Confumption of the Lungs,

162 Menfes> Provokers ofj 174 — 176

Mercurial Attenuaters for Obflruftions, ^"i^ 170

' — Plafters eafing in a Schirrhus, loi

us Diilcis, Dofe of^ proper for a Salivation^

(§. 1475O 202

Milk proper in weak Habits^ i

how to he ufed in- ' ibid.

—— Mixtures of^ for a Confumption of the Lungs,

162 Milky, Utter and cooling Herbs for a vifcid State of

the Blood in Fevers, 108

Minerals acid and aufiere^ 8

Mlttigaters of Symptoms^ 59, 60, c^^

yVviamt fiponaceGiiSy abflergent^ and fubacid in fpon-

taneous Alcali, 51

. . antiphlogiftic^ diluent and coolings 8g

- "—anodyne and aperient in the Stone, 197

. — nitrous and fuh acid in Fevers from too hot

an Air ^ 104

f— — /(? be taken in the cold Fit of Fevers, 109

Mixture

and Forms of Medicines. xxj

IsAAXtxxrtfudGrific^fuccefsful in Intermittents, Page 1 19

invigorating and add in a Gangrene frojn a

cold Caufey 89 warm and cardiac in a 95

■ aromatic for Woinen ivitb Childy 378 " ajlringent in the Fluor Uterinus, ibid.

attenuamg for a Dropfy , 1 69

laxative and cooling in a Jaundice, 137

■ for Infants difordered from the Jfcidities of Milky 1 8 1

■ antacid for Infant s^ 185 » warm and cardiac in a febrile Languor,

107

• • anodyne to flop a Diarrhc^a from Mercury

in a Salivation y 203

' ■ narcotic and warm^ 62

. cool^ ibid.

»;— — anodyne and auftere^ in a febrile Nauica from a Perturlation of the Spirits^ 1 1,5 • cardiac and anodyne for Women in Labour-

Pains ^ J 79

- to dejtroy the Nefts of Worms^ 186, 187

• refolving^ for rigid Vifcera, 20

■ to preferve the Blood from Putrefaoiion in a

Vomica of the Lungs^ 1 6^

Mundifiers, vid, Abftergents.

N

N.

Arcotics whaty and fever al Forms ^ 60—63,

J29, 130 * — ' — ' mild^ 59

■ ftrongy 61

■ " for the Evenings in the Juppurating

Stage of the Small-Pox when the Fe- ver runs too high^ 1 ^^ Nutritum Liniment for a broken Cancer, 102 *■'— * ■ — for a SchlrrhuSi 1 00

Q.3 o\h

m

xxlj An Index of the Indications

O

O.

Ihjlimulating Aromatic by Dijlillation^ Page 3 2 — — - Epyreumatic by the Retort^ 33

.^ =*^ — ■ _— — « Exprejjion^ ibid,

— ' Nativcy ibid.

^ loofening the Belly ^ 57

*^ ■ balfamic for Wounds^ 64

Oily Externals for Infants DiforderSj 186

i ' Internals y ibid.

Ointments cicatrizing^ 67

m^ — '. — — — ejuollienty 15

• — . — to f of ten a gangrenous Efchar, 94

. — mild and oily for a Fever from a Jharp^

• .. • external^ ftimulating Body^ 1 04

> ' external to expel Worms, 187, 188

- digeflingfor Contufions, 73

- — anodyne y faturnine and appeafing for an

irrefolvable Schirrhus, 100

Opiates, fever al Forms of^ 60—63

- gentle in //?^ Small-Pox, 195

" for an open Ulcer of the Lungs, 129

p

P.

Aregorics, ^(^^ 60

• Drmkj 167

Pain, Removers of\ 53

Parts of Animal Sy oily and emollient ^ 14

Peruvian Bark for Intermittents, various Prepara- tions ofy 119, I2Q

Pillow and Bed of aromatic Herbs for Rickety Chil- dren, 205 Pills aftringenty in a lax Fibre, 9 — — biliofe and fiirnylating for glutinous VifciditJes,

43 Pills

and Forms of Medicines, xxlij

Pills halfamicfor a Gonorrhoea, Page 199, 200

« • purging^ 199

^, ^ftronglyina Dropfy, 171, 172

■ mild and halfamic for a Confumption of the Lungs. 1 61 5 162

• -purging In an incipient Scurvy^ 151

'foftening ri^iJ Vifcera, 20

— — aperient and deterfive for an open Ulcer (^f the

Lungs, 128

^ gently anodyne for the Evenings in the fame^

129 iM balfamicj defending the Blood from PutrefaSiion in a Vomica of the Lungs, 1 65

Plants, vid. Vegetables.

■ antefcorhiitic for the Rickets, 206 Plafter, md. Emplafter,

Porcupine Bezoar^ Infiifwn of^ 45

Pot-herbs foft and humid for the Stone ^ 1 96

Poultice, vid. Cataplafin. Powders aflringent for A?nptitations^ 96, 97

•• narcotic and cardiac^ to he taken before that

Operation^ gS

m- cooling and relaxing for InR'^mm'dtions^ 84

'^ ^ purging in the Anguifh of Fevers, no

• depurating for open venereal Buboe's, 20f

'^ * 7nild and aperient in a Cancer, 102

"^- purging in ■ 10 1

*= — — '■■ ■ ^ ftrongly without inftaming in

Contufions, yy

■ ■ fuhacid and nitrous in Fevers from a too hot

Air^ 1 04

• aromatic and temper ating^ in Fevo^s fro7n a

i<- ' 7noift Air^ 105

— — ^y?n;^^^;// /6?r Intermi ttents,, 121

lax Fibre, S

flimulating for glutinous Vifcklities, 44

purging for a Gonorrhoea, 199^

0^4 Powders

xxiv An Index of the Indications

Powders, hiliofe, Simulating, of Helmont, Page An

— of Salt, dijcutient in a Dropfy, Z\

• emetic in a ■ — , ^A

_ ^^rging hi a 1 69, 1 70

' • antacid for Infants, jgc

• cooling for an Inflammation, 84

~ ■ — ■ aromatic, elevating the Spirits in fe- brile Languors, ,08 anodyne and aftringent for a Diar- rhasa in a Salivation, 202 ' ' ^'^ falivate in the Lues Venerea,

. 202'

: -" aromatic, to fumigate Cloths for

Fri5lions in-a PaJfy, 147

' ~ — antepyretic and expeSlorating in a

Peripneumony, joj

(antacid in a pulmonary Phthifis,

162 antacid for Women in Labour-pains,

179

— to fumigate Cloths for Frimon in the Rickets, 205

— anodyne for an irrefolvahle Schir- rhus, 100

purging for an incipient Scurvy ., 150 -T- to drive out the Puflules in the Small-

^°'^' 192

■^ to expellV^oxx^%, j^o

to kill ^— : jg

purging and killing Worms, 1 89,

190 21

relaxing the rigid Vifcera, - gently anodyne for an Ulcer, opening in the hungs, j2q

aperient and deterfive in the fame, 128 narcotic in Wounds, Si

Princi-

and Forms of Medicines, xxv

Principles fit to conftttute a ftrong Fibre, in what

contain' d^ Pago, i — 3

Purges /<?r Infants, ,, i^o

in the AnguiJIo of Fevers, 1 1 o

^. • antiphlogijlic in a fuddenfiinguin^ A^pophxy^

'^-^'iia^i^^- 147^ 77 in a Cancer, i o f

•r ■ Jlrong without inflaming in. Contufions, 77,

•- for Intermittents, 118

r^i'/zZ/zw i/iJ Inflammations, 78

-t — r* in the Naufea of Fevers from a vifcid, &c.

Matter, ^ 115, no

•5 in an incipient Scurvy, i tq

•e in Wounds of the Head, 74, 7^

Pucrefadlion, Simples to correct it in a Gangrene,

'^^^ — — : to prevent from entring the Y^'ms, in a

Gangrene, by Fomentation^ gt

R.

REfoI vents, what, and their Materials, 18, 19

Roots, Simulating aromatic, ^6, 37

Ripeners of JbfceJ/es^ gr

Hurpinating Animals^ 48^ 4^

S.

s

ALT, volatile, in a dry Form, heing antacid, aromatic and ale aline, 28

• and oily, antefcorhiitic, jrg

ftimulating for Vifcidities, 43

Salts, compound, alcaline and aperient for Intermit- tents,

SdWmfimulatirg Acids, 30

'^ • " Alcalies, o ^

Compoundsy nz

Sarcotics,

xxvi An Index of the Indications

Sarcotics, Page 71, 65

Saponaceous Stimiilaters^ ^ 45^ 19

Seeds, aromatic^ ftimulating^ ^ 3^5 39

Sopes, native and attenuating in Qhftruolions^ con-

,^ L ffiing of an Oil and Jlcaly, 52, 53

..,— . artificials ibid.

Spirit antijcorhutic^ 156

of Hartjhorfty for Convulfions in Infants^

192

^ . fiimulating^ in glutinous Vifcidities, 42

. - for Pains in the Nipples^ 180

Steel Drops in the Rickets, 208

Sticking-P/^/^r, 66

Stimulating, aromatic Barks^ 39

i Flowers^ 36

^Juices ^ concreted^ 39

' Plant Sy 34

^RootSy 36

^ — Seeds, 3^

^_ . 'Medicines, what, and their Matter,

30

. . -faline Acids, 3^5 3 ^

^ . 'Alcalies, fix'd and volatile, 3 1

. -aromatic Oils by Diftillation, 32

. ,. .' Expreffion, ^ 33

^ , . Native, ibido

^ "Empyreumatic—ptY Retort, 33, 34

, . — compound Medicines, 40 — 46

Stiptic Liquors for bleeding at the Nofe, 1 35^ 1 3^ Strengthners, what, 24

*. — ...—.—' Forms of, i"^9

Sulphur, Balfam of, for Wounds, 64

Suppofitory to discharge the Meconium of Infants,

^^ 182, 183

Sudorifics, what, and their Matter, 8a

proper in the Anguifh of Fevers, 1 1 u

112 Sudo-

and Forms of Medicines, xxvij

Sudorifics, antifebrile^ feldotn failings Page 119 Symptoms, Mitigaters ofy 55^ S9^ 60, 167

Syrups y^// and emollient^ 14

»■ ^ fubacid and nitrous in Fevers, 113

TErms, Provokers of^ 174, 176

Tinfture ftimulating in Vifcidities, 4^

Tinfture purging jlrongly in a Dropfy, 171

•=— - — ^ diuretic of Copper in a"' i yo

* ftrengthning of Steel in the Rickets, 208

■» of Maftic to defend bar^ Bones from the

Air^ Matter^ &c. 74

Topical Application^ vid, Epithem.

V

Apour to he breathed in an Inflammatory Quin* fy, 123

" — fiirnulating the Nofe in an Apoplexy,

146

■■ — ^ aromatic^ drying and difcutient in a Drop-

fy of the Scrotum, 1 73

■ ' ■■ — ' emollient in a Peripneumony that wants

Expectoration^ 130

Vapours, emollient in Rigidity, Materials for^ 12,

■— - ' ■ ■' uterine in Difeafes of Virgins^ 177

•*— — !^ emollient for an Ulcer of the Lungs, 130 Vegetables acid and auftere^ 3 "^"5

•■ — ^-^ — alcalefcent for Pickling ^ 47

■ cooling and loofening the Bowels^ 136

■ antacid^ 22, 23

•> • mild and emollient for an Inflammation

"' of the Kidneys^ 143

- antifcorbutic^ Jharp and warm^ 155

Veg^r

1' . 1 I Pi

xxviij An Index of the Indications

Vegetables arJtfcorbutic and coolings Page 157

__ .- ajlringing moderately^ ibid.

^ , ^ , 'proper for airing the Ric-

kets, 206

futld and fpecifical^ 153 - farinaceous or mealy ^ 10

bitter^ milkey and cooling in Fevers with

Vifciditiesj 108

Veficatories, 46,83 Unguent, vid. Ointment.

Uneuentum Aureum, p6

^ .Bafilicon, ibid.

-Deficcativum, 7^

-Tetrapharmacum, 66

Vomits proper in the Anguijh of Fevers, i iQ . attenuating^ the Lentor in an Apoplexy, 145

•for Intermittent s^ 1 1 7 > ^ ^ ^ ^gentle in crapulary Fevers.

m^Dropfy, 170,171

-Naufea of Fevers^ 115? ^ ^ ^

• the Rickets, 205

WAfhes/cr the Mouth, vid. Gargle, _ Water, aromatic fiimulating for Vifcidities,

Watery Emollients^

Weaknefs, Preparations for^

Wine medicinal antacid,

antifcorbuticj '^57

, aftringent in a lax Fibre, 7

fiimulating for Vifcidities, 44

aromatic for Difeafes of Women with

Child, 177

attenuating in a Dropfy, 1 67

^^^-^ flr^ngthning -'-— ^7^

43 12

5^2

and Forms of Medicines, xxix

Wine medicinal J cardiac and corroborating in Madnefs from fVeaknefs of Habit ^ 149, 1 50

'^ " jlrengihning in the Rickets, 207

• to kill Worms> 189

Worms their Nejl to defiroy^ iS;, 188

.- to expd^ 190

*l '-J ■ — kill^ 189

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XI. Praxis Medica. The Pradice of Phyfick : Or, Dr. Sydenham's ProcefTus integri, tranflated out of Latin into En- glilh, with large Anotations, Animadverfions and pradical Ob- fervations on the fame. Containing the Names, Places, Signs, Caufes, Prognoftics and Cures of all the moft ufual and popular Difeafes affliding the Bodies of human Kind, according to the mofl approved Modes of Pradlice. Among which you have the Pathology and various Methods of curing a Clap, or viru- lent running of the Reins, and the French Pox, WMth all their attendant Symptons, beyond whatever was yet publifhed on that Subjeft by any other Author ancient or modern, fmce the Dif- eafe firft appeared in the World to this Day. The Third Edi- tion enlarged throughout, with fome thoufand of Additions not in the firlllmprefTion. By William Salmon, M. D. 8vo.

XII. The whole Works of Dr. Archibald Pitcairn, publifh'd by himfelf. Wherein are difcover'd, the true Foundation and Principles of the Art of Phyfick, v/ith Cafes and Obfervations upon moft Diftempers and Medicines. Done from the Latin Original, by George Sewell, M. D. and J. T. Defaguliers, D. D. and F. R. S. with fome Account of the Author. The Second Edition. 8vo. 1727

XIII. A Treatife of a Confumption of the Lungs. With a previous Account of Nutrition, and of the Structure and Ule of the Lungs. By Edward Barry, M. D. 8vo. 1727

XIV. Boyle's philofophical Works abridged, methodized, and difpofed under the general Heads of Phyficks, Statics, Pneuma- tics, natural Hiftory, Chymiftry, and Medicine. The whole illuftrated with Notes, containing the Improvements made in the feveral Parts of natural and experimental Knowledge fince hh Time. By-Pcter Shav.^ M« J). 3 Yoh, 4to,

BOOKS printed for W. Inhys and^. Manby.

XV.,i — —Medicinal Experiments: Or a CoIIedion of choice and fafe Remedies, for the mod part fimple and eafily prepared, very ufeful in all Families, and fitted for the Service of Coun- try People. The Sixth Edition, izmo. 1718

XVJ. Boerhaave's Aphorifms concerning the Knowledge and Cure of Difeafes. Tranflated from the lad Edition, printed in Latin at Leyden, 1722. With ufeful Obfervations and Expla- nations, 8vo. 1724

XVII I Praxis medica Boerhaaveana, being a compleat Body of Prefcriptions adapted to each Se6lion of the Aphorifms. To which is annex'd, Methodus praefcribendi formulas fecun- dum Archibaldum Pitcairnum, i2mo.

XVIII. Bennet's Treatife of Confumptions, whether a Phthific, an Atrophy, or an Heftic. With preliminary Exer- citations. Tranflated into Engiifli, by J. Quincy, M. D. 8vo.

1726

XIX. Morton's Phthifiologia: Or a Treatife of Confumpti- ons. Wherein the DiiFerence, Nature, Caufes, Signs and Cure of all Sorts of Confumptions are explained. Containing three Books : I. Of original Confumptions from the whole Habit of the Body. II. Of an original Confumption of the Langs, in. Of fymptomatical Confumptions, or fuch as are the EiFefts of fome other Diiiempers. Illuftrated with particular Cafes, and Obfervations added to every Book, with a compleat Table of the moll remarkable Things. The Second Edit. 8vo. 1720

XX. Quincy's Ledlures in Pharmacy, chymical and galeni- cal ; explaining the whole Doftrine of that Art, 4to. 1723

XXI. Bellinger's Tradlatus de Foetu nutrito : Or a Difcourfe concerning the Nutrition of the Foetus in the Womb, demon- Urated to be by Vv^ays hitherto unknown. In which is likewife discovered the Ufe of the Grand Thymus, with an Appendix; being fome pradical Obfervations on the Food of Children new- ly born, and the Management of the Milk in Women, 8vo.

XXII. Wynter's Cyclus metafyncriticus : Or an EfTay on chronical Difeafes, the Methods of Cure, and herein more fully of the medicinal Waters of Bath and Briftol, their feveral Vir- tues and Differences, 8vo. ^ 1725

XXIII. Tabor Exercitationes medicae, quae tarn morborum quam fymptomatum in plerifque morbis rationem illuftrant. Cum fig. 8vo. 1726

XXIV. Drake's Anthropologia nova: Or a new Syftem of Anatomy, defcribing the animal Oeconomy; and a fhort Ra- tionale of many Diftempers incident to human Bodies, illuftra- ted with above fourfcore Figures drawn after the Life. 3 Vols*

8vo.

XXV. Paxton's Specimen phyfico medicum de corpore huma- no & ejus morbis : Or, an EfTay :c*ncerning the Knowledge and Cure ( f mofl Difeafes affli6ling human Bodies. To which is an- nexed a fliort Account of Salivations and the Ufe of Mercury.

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