Take of the Pouder of Confectio Liberans, one Ounce, Roots of Contrayerva, Virginian-Snakeweed, Tormentile, Bole prepar'd, of each two Drams, of the Claws of Crabs pouder'd, half an Ounce, mix all very well. The Dose is from one Dram to one Dram and a half, or two Drams.
Or take of the Pouders of Prepar'd Toad one Ounce, and of Confectio Liberans half an Ounce, mix them. The Dose is from one Dram to one Dram and a half.
For an Electuary to be distributed into several Doses, that of Hermannus Vander Heyden is a very good one, and as he asserts, approved by frequent Experience.
Take of Diascordium one Ounce and a half, of Venice Treacle two Drams, of Confectio Hyacinthi one Dram, Pouder of Nutmegs, Rue Seeds, Root of Angelica, Enulacampane, of each one Dram and a half, Wine Vinegar (or rather Pestilential Vinegar) one Ounce, Oyl of Sulphur fifteen drops, Syrup of Juice of Citron as much as sufficeth: make up all together. The Dose is from one Dram and a half to two Drams.
Or take of Conserve of Wood Sorrel, half a Pound, of Mithridate four Ounces. The Dose is two Drams.
In time of Sweating, give the Patient Posset Drink made with Pestilential Vinegar; boyl in the Milk Scordium or Marigold Flowers; if he is very dry, boyl Medesweet, or Wood Sorrel; if he is ill at Stomach, and apt to vomit or faint, give Claret Wine burnt with Cinnamon and Zedoary Root, and Mint Water mix'd with it: Or else give him Beer boyl'd with a Crust of Bread and Mace, and sweetn'd with Sugar. Besides, to the richer sort give now and then a draught of a Cordial Julep, and sometimes a Dose of a Cordial Electuary; which kind of Medicines should be given likewise after Sweating is over, once in three or four hours, of one or other, to refresh the Spirits, and to keep the Malignity from the Heart. Give him no cold Beer in two or three days. After Sweating wash the Mouth with White-wine Vinegar and Rose Water: Also dip a Spunge in the same warm, and gently stroke the Temples of the Head, and Nostrils with the same. Between whiles give of the Medicines following.
Take Woodsorrel Water, and Dragon-Water, of each Four Ounces; Scordium Water, two Ounces; Treacle Water (or Plague Water) one Ounce and a half; Syrup of Gilloflowers (or of Juice of Citrons) two Ounces; Pearle finely pouder'd one Scruple; Spirit of Vitriol twelve Drops: Mix them.
Or make a Decoction thus.
Take of Harts-Horn rasp'd, and Ivory, of each three Drams; a Pear main sliced, Woodsorrel half an handful: Boyl these in three Pints of Water, till a third part is wasted; Strain it on two Ounces of Conserve of Gilloflowers, or Woodsorrel, or Red Roses: Let it infuse an hour: then stir it, and strain it out: Give a Quarter of a Pint warm.