32143The Hiſtory of Life and Death.
Myrtle, and Citron-pill, and a little Saffron have been infuſed, may be always worn
upon the ſtomach. And touching thoſe things wich comfort the ſtomach thus much,
ſeeing many of thoſe things alſo which ſerve for other operations are helpful to
this.
upon the ſtomach. And touching thoſe things wich comfort the ſtomach thus much,
ſeeing many of thoſe things alſo which ſerve for other operations are helpful to
this.
The Liver, if it be preſerved from Torrefaction, or Deſiccation, and from Obſtruction,
1118. it needeth no more; for that looſeneſs of it which begets Aquoſities is plainly a diſ-
eaſe, but the other two old age approaching induceth.
1118. it needeth no more; for that looſeneſs of it which begets Aquoſities is plainly a diſ-
eaſe, but the other two old age approaching induceth.
Hereunto appertain moſt eſpecially thoſe things which are ſet down in the Operation
2219. upon the Bloud: we will adde a very few things more, but thoſe ſelected.
2219. upon the Bloud: we will adde a very few things more, but thoſe ſelected.
Principally let there be in uſe the Wine of ſweet Pomegranats, or, if that cannot be
3320. had, the juice of them newly expreſſed; let it be taken in the morning with a little
sugar, and into the glaſs into which the Expreſſion is made put a ſmall piece of Citron-
pill green, and three or four whole Cloves: let this be taken from February till the end
of April.
3320. had, the juice of them newly expreſſed; let it be taken in the morning with a little
sugar, and into the glaſs into which the Expreſſion is made put a ſmall piece of Citron-
pill green, and three or four whole Cloves: let this be taken from February till the end
of April.
Bring alſo into uſe above all other Herbs Water-creßes, but young, not old;
they
4421. may be uſed either raw in Sallets, or in Broths, or in Drinks: and after that take
Spoon-wort.
4421. may be uſed either raw in Sallets, or in Broths, or in Drinks: and after that take
Spoon-wort.
Aloes, however waſhed or corrected, is hurtful for the Liver, and therefore it is
5522. never to be taken ordinarily. Contrariwiſe, Rhubarb is ſovereign for the Liver, ſo
that theſe three cautions be interpoſed. Firſt, that it be taken before meat, leſt it dry
the body too much, or leave ſome impreſſions of the Stipicity thereof. Secondly, that
it be macerated an hour or two in Oil of ſweet Almonds new drawn, with Roſe-water,
before it be infuſed in Liquor, or given in the proper ſubſtance. Thirdly, that it be
taken by turns, one while ſimple, another while with Tartar, or a little Bay-ſalt, that
it carry not away the lighter parts onely, and make the maſs of the Humours more ob-
ſtinate.
5522. never to be taken ordinarily. Contrariwiſe, Rhubarb is ſovereign for the Liver, ſo
that theſe three cautions be interpoſed. Firſt, that it be taken before meat, leſt it dry
the body too much, or leave ſome impreſſions of the Stipicity thereof. Secondly, that
it be macerated an hour or two in Oil of ſweet Almonds new drawn, with Roſe-water,
before it be infuſed in Liquor, or given in the proper ſubſtance. Thirdly, that it be
taken by turns, one while ſimple, another while with Tartar, or a little Bay-ſalt, that
it carry not away the lighter parts onely, and make the maſs of the Humours more ob-
ſtinate.
I allow Wine, or ſome decoction with Steel, to be taken three or four times in the
6623. year, to open the more ſtrong obſtructions; yet ſo, that a draught of two or three
ſpoonfuls of Oil of ſweet Almonds new drawn ever go before, and the motion of the
Body, eſpecially of the arms and ſides, conſtantly follow.
6623. year, to open the more ſtrong obſtructions; yet ſo, that a draught of two or three
ſpoonfuls of Oil of ſweet Almonds new drawn ever go before, and the motion of the
Body, eſpecially of the arms and ſides, conſtantly follow.
Sweetned Liquors, and that with ſome fatneſs, are principally, and not a little effe-
7724. ctual to prevent the Arefaction, and Saltneſs, and Torrefaction, and in a word, the
Oldneſs of the Liver, eſpecially if they be well incorporated with age. They are made
of ſweet Fruits and Roots, as namely, the Wines and Julips of Raiſins of the Sun new,
Jujubaes, dried Figs, Dates, Parſnips, Potatoes, and the like, with the mixture of Li-
coris ſometimes: alſo a Julip of the indian grain, (which they call Maiz) with the
mixture of ſome ſweet things, doth much to the ſame end. But it is to be noted,
that the intention of preſerving the Liver in a kind of ſoftneſs and fatneſs,
is much more powerful than that other which pertains to the opening of the
Liver, which rather tendeth to health than to length of life, ſaving that that
Obſtruction which induceth Torrefaction is as oppoſite to long life as thoſe other
Arefactions.
7724. ctual to prevent the Arefaction, and Saltneſs, and Torrefaction, and in a word, the
Oldneſs of the Liver, eſpecially if they be well incorporated with age. They are made
of ſweet Fruits and Roots, as namely, the Wines and Julips of Raiſins of the Sun new,
Jujubaes, dried Figs, Dates, Parſnips, Potatoes, and the like, with the mixture of Li-
coris ſometimes: alſo a Julip of the indian grain, (which they call Maiz) with the
mixture of ſome ſweet things, doth much to the ſame end. But it is to be noted,
that the intention of preſerving the Liver in a kind of ſoftneſs and fatneſs,
is much more powerful than that other which pertains to the opening of the
Liver, which rather tendeth to health than to length of life, ſaving that that
Obſtruction which induceth Torrefaction is as oppoſite to long life as thoſe other
Arefactions.
I commend the Roots of succory, spinage and Beets cleared of their piths, and
8825. boiled till they be tender in Water, with a third part of White-wine, for ordinary Sal-
lets, to be eaten with Oil and Vinegar: alſo Aſparagus, pith of Artichokes, and
Burre-roots boiled and ſerved in after the ſame manner; alſo Broths in the Spring-time
of Vine-buds, and the green blades of wheat. And touching the preſerving of the Li-
ver thus much.
8825. boiled till they be tender in Water, with a third part of White-wine, for ordinary Sal-
lets, to be eaten with Oil and Vinegar: alſo Aſparagus, pith of Artichokes, and
Burre-roots boiled and ſerved in after the ſame manner; alſo Broths in the Spring-time
of Vine-buds, and the green blades of wheat. And touching the preſerving of the Li-
ver thus much.
The Heart receiveth benefit or harm moſt from the Air which we breath, from
9926. Vapours, and from the Affections. Now many of thoſe things which have been for-
merly ſpoken touching the Spirits may be transferred hither; but that indigeſted maſs
of Cordials collected by @ byſicians avails little to our intention; notwithſtanding
thoſe things which are found to be good againſt Poyſons may with good judgment
be given to ſtrengthen and fortifie the Heart, eſpecially if they be of that kind, that
they do not ſo much reſiſt the particular poyſons as arm the heart and ſpirits againſt poy-
ſon in general. And touching the ſeveral Cordials, you may repair to the Table already
ſet down.
9926. Vapours, and from the Affections. Now many of thoſe things which have been for-
merly ſpoken touching the Spirits may be transferred hither; but that indigeſted maſs
of Cordials collected by @ byſicians avails little to our intention; notwithſtanding
thoſe things which are found to be good againſt Poyſons may with good judgment
be given to ſtrengthen and fortifie the Heart, eſpecially if they be of that kind, that
they do not ſo much reſiſt the particular poyſons as arm the heart and ſpirits againſt poy-
ſon in general. And touching the ſeveral Cordials, you may repair to the Table already
ſet down.
The goodneſs of the Air is better known by experience than by ſigns.
We hold
101027. that Air to be beſt where the Country is level and plain, and that lieth open
on all ſides, ſo that the ſoil be dry, and yet not barren or ſandy; which puts
101027. that Air to be beſt where the Country is level and plain, and that lieth open
on all ſides, ſo that the ſoil be dry, and yet not barren or ſandy; which puts
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