The Ulcer must be at first gently dry'd with a Plaister of Diasulphuris or Diachylon, and afterward that of Diapalma may be us'd, and Ceruse or White Lead.
What Method is to be observ'd in case there be any Disposition toward a Gangrene?
It is requisite during the great Inflammation to make use of good Vinegar, in an Ounce whereof is dissolv'd a Dram of White Vitriol, with as much Sal Ammoniack, to bath the Tumour: Or else take the Tincture of Myrrh and Aloes, with a little Unguentum Ægyptiacum, and afterward make a Digestive of Turpentine, the Yolk of an Egg, and Honey, mingling it with a little Spirit of Wine, or Brandy, if there remains any Putrifaction or Rottenness.
Remedies for Aneurisms and Varices.
What is to be done in order to cure an Aneurism?
When it is little, as that which happens after an Operation of Phlebotomy or letting Blood ill perform'd, it may be sufficient to lay upon the affected Part a thin Plate of Lead, or else a Piece of Money or Counter wrapt up in a Bolster, and to bind it on very streight: But a Piece of Paper chew'd is much better for that purpose.
If the Anuerism be considerable, an Astringent Plaister may be us'd, such as the following.
Take Bolus, Dragon's Blood, Frankincence, Aloes, and Hypocystis, of each a Dram; mingle the whole with two beaten Eggs, and add Wax to give it the consistence of a Plaister, which may be apply'd alone, or mixt with an equal Portion of Emplastrum contra Rupturam, always making a small Bandage to keep it on. Emplastrum de Cicuta hath also a wonderful effect.
When the Aneurism is excessive, it is absolutely necessary to proceed to a Manual Operation, the manner whereof shall be shewn hereafter in the Treatise of great Operations.