It helpeth in the Tartarous and indurated Obstructions of the Liver and Spleen, which it openeth and relieveth, and hence removeth and taketh away the Jaundice, Dropsie, Hypocondriack Melancholy, and pains and affects of the Ribs and Viscera, and also whatsoever ariseth from Wind and Flatulency, and other symptomes proceeding from the said causes, it especially absumeth the Anasarca, or Water under the skin, and throughly removeth watery Tumours in the Genital Members or Legs, which for the most part happen to those who are Hydropical, Phthisical, or labour under a Distemper of the Liver. It also taketh away the great Thirst in those, which otherwise in this kind of diseases doth not lightly afflict, so that the Patient shall have no desire of drinking, but may remain some daies without. The same is also a Remedy against all putrid Fevers.
In tormenting Pains of the Belly, and Cholick, which are excited by the viscosity of humours, or intemperature of flatulency, or force of cold, and a dense and tough Phlegm driven into the Intestines; this spirit resolveth and consumeth, and so openeth the stopt passages of the Bowels, and looseneth the Belly, that it easeth the Iliack pains, whether it be taken at the mouth, or administred Clysterwise. In the Lientery, Dysentery, or Hæmorrhage, it is to be given in Clysters; in like manner in Nephritick Diseases, and the dolorous Stone in the Bladder, which it dispelleth and exterminateth.
In Ruptures, as the Hernia and Enterocele, let some drops be given daily in good Wine; let the Tumour of the Scrotum be also often anointed with this Spirit or Oil, and cherished by a fit Truss, or some other bandage, and in a few daies the sick will recover his former health.
It killeth all Worms in the Body, casteth them out, and prohibits their breeding again.
It is a most effectual preservative against the contagion of the Plague; and also is very conducible to those who are already infected. It also wonderfully profiteth such as have eaten Poisonous Mushrooms or Opium, as also those who are hurt by Serpents, Vipers, Spiders, and the like venomous Insects, it is accommodated both to inward and outward use, because it consumeth virulent humidities. For the stinging of Wasps and Hornets, it is to be applied topically.
For fat Women, and those who are troubled with impurities of the Matrix, from a superfluous phlegmatic humour, it is very profitable; for by the benefit of it, every redundancy and incommodity of Phlegm is purified, consumed, and dried up, so that the seed may more easily rest in the Womb, and fertility be greatly promoted.
In protuberant Excrescencies of the Eyes, Films, Cataracts, Blisters, Pustles, or Spots, Dimness or Darkness of sight, it is to be used in a good Collyry, or other commodious Vehicle. In Blows, Bruises, or Falls, when the Blood is congealed, (which we call black and blue) in the Eyes or Face, let a bit of a Sponge or Lint be wetted with the Spirit or Oil of Salt, and applied to the place affected; or else dissolve in the same a little red Myrrh, and with the Dissolution mix a little Honey, and anoint with it. It driveth away noise and pain of the Ears, also when the Ears send forth an ulcerous and purulent matter, the same Medicine may be administred with an happy success. And in these Symptoms it is to be mixed with Wine-Vinegar, and dropped into the Ears, and rubbed upon the diseased parts.
In the Thrush, and other sore mouths of sucking Children, also in the glandular or kernelly Swellings of the Neck, foulness of the Tongue, swelled and rotten Gums, Scurvy in the Mouth, Tooth-ach, superfluous humours and filths adhering to the Teeth and Gums, this Spirit or Oil of Salt is an excellent Remedy; as also in preserving from those Evils, it is to be conjoined with clarified Honey, and the Mouth, or parts affected in it, to be anointed therewith. Against the evil Affects and Ulcers of Womens Breasts, some linen rags are to be humected with the Spirit or Oil of Salt, and they will be quickly healed. The moist Itch, Tetters, Ringworms, and other contagious Affects of the Skin, are happily cured by both the inward and outward use of this Spirit. Ulcers and fungous Tumours in the Venereal Disease, or others, if we would bring them to a suppuration, the Oil of Salt will effect it, being applied either alone, or mixed with other convenient Remedies. For the healing of venomous Ulcers, which pierce the Bone it self, as also all virulent Apostems, the Spirit or Oil of Salt is to be mixed with White-wine, and Barley-Flour, into the consistency of a Plaster, which is to be applied to the Sore.
Also in cancerous, eating, and spreading Ulcers, it is very profitable, being mixed with the juice of Rhue, and aptly applied.
That I may summarily express its use both inwardly and outwardly, it resisteth all fluid and corroding Vices, and layeth the foundation of their Cure. In luxated, shortened, or contracted members and joints, it affordeth present help, being used alone, or joined with fit fomentations or Epithems.