Unguentum Ophthalmicum.
Or, An Ointment for the Eyes.
College.] Take of Bole-ammoniac washed in Rose water, one ounce, Lapis Calaminaris washed in Eye bright Water, Tutty prepared, of each two drams, Pearls in very fine powder half a dram, Camphire half a scruple, Opium five grains, fresh Butter washed in Plantain Water, as much as is sufficient to make it into an ointment according to art.
Culpeper.] It is exceeding good to stop hot rheums that fall down into the eyes, the eyelids being but anointed with it.
Unguentum ex Oxylapatho.
Or, Ointment of sharp-pointed Dock.
College.] Take of the roots of sharp-pointed Dock boiled in Vinegar until they be soft, and then pulped, Brimstone washed in juice of Lemons, of each one ounce and an half, Hog’s grease often washed in juice of Scabious, half a pound, Unguentum Populeon washed in juice of Elecampane, half an ounce: make them into an ointment in a mortar.
Culpeper.] It is a wholesome, though troublesome medicine for scabs and itch.
Unguentum e Plumbo.
Or, Ointment of Lead.
College.] Take of Lead burnt according to art, Litharge, of each two ounces, Ceruss, Antimony, of each one ounce, Oil of Roses as much as is sufficient: make it into an ointment according to art.
Culpeper.] Take it one time with another, it will go neer to do more harm than good.