Sacci mandragorae, vel ejus corticis, vel pomorunt ipsius si succo carueris,
Foliorum hederae arborae (ivy),
Succi mororum rubi maturorum,
Seminis lactucae,
Succi cuseutae (dodder), aa. ounce I.
Mix together in a brazen vessel and place this in the sun during the dog-days. Put in a sponge to absorb the mixture, and then place the sponge in the sun until all the moisture has evaporated. When an operation is necessary, let the patient hold the sponge over his nose and mouth until he goes to sleep, when the operation may be begun. To awaken the patient after the operation, fill another sponge with vinegar and rub the teeth and nostrils with the sponge, and put some vinegar in the nostrils. An anaesthetic drink may also be prepared as follows:
R.
Seminis papaveris albi et nigri,
Seminis lactucae, aa. ounce I.
Opii,