32244The Hiſtory of Life and Death.
Wild Thyme, and Eye-bright, and a kind of Marjoram, and here and there ſtalks of Ca-
lamint; which is not altogether void of wood, but conveniently ſet with ſome Trees
for ſhade; where the Sweet-briar-reſe ſmelleth ſomething Musky and Aromatically. If
there be Rivers, we ſuppoſe them rather hurtful than good, unleſs they be very ſmall,
and clear, and gravelly.
lamint; which is not altogether void of wood, but conveniently ſet with ſome Trees
for ſhade; where the Sweet-briar-reſe ſmelleth ſomething Musky and Aromatically. If
there be Rivers, we ſuppoſe them rather hurtful than good, unleſs they be very ſmall,
and clear, and gravelly.
It is certain that the morning air is more lively and refreſhing than the evening air,
1128. though the latter be preferr’d out of delicacy.
1128. though the latter be preferr’d out of delicacy.
We conceive alſo, that the air ſtirred with a gentle wind is more wholeſome than
2229. the air of a ſerene and calm skie; but the beſt is, the wind blowing from the Weſt in the
morning, and from the North in the afternoon.
2229. the air of a ſerene and calm skie; but the beſt is, the wind blowing from the Weſt in the
morning, and from the North in the afternoon.
Odours are eſpecially profitable for the comforting of the heart, yet not ſo as though
3330. ag oododour were the prerogative of a good air: for it is certain, that as there are ſome
Peſtilential airs which ſmell not ſo ill as others that are leſs hurtful; ſo, on the contra-
ry, there are ſome airs moſt wholſome and friendly to the ſpirits, which either ſmell
not at all, or are leſs pleaſing and fragrant to the ſenſe. And generally, where the air is
good, odours ſhould be taken but now and then; for a continual odour, though never
ſo good, is burthenſome to the ſpirits.
3330. ag oododour were the prerogative of a good air: for it is certain, that as there are ſome
Peſtilential airs which ſmell not ſo ill as others that are leſs hurtful; ſo, on the contra-
ry, there are ſome airs moſt wholſome and friendly to the ſpirits, which either ſmell
not at all, or are leſs pleaſing and fragrant to the ſenſe. And generally, where the air is
good, odours ſhould be taken but now and then; for a continual odour, though never
ſo good, is burthenſome to the ſpirits.
We commend above all others (as we have touched before) odour of Plants, grow-
4431. ing, and not plucked, taken in the open air: the principal of that kind are Violets,
Gilliflowers, Pinks, Bean-flowers, Lime-tree-bloſſoms, Vine-buds, Honey-ſuckles, yellow Wall-
flowers, Musk-Roſes, (for other Roſes growing are faſt of their ſmells) Strawberry-leaves,
eſpecially dying, Sweet-briar, principally in the early Spring, wild Mint, Lavender flowered;
and in the hotter Countries, Orenge-tree, Citron-tree, Myrtle, Laurel: Therefore to walk
or ſit near the breath of theſe Plants would not be neglected.
4431. ing, and not plucked, taken in the open air: the principal of that kind are Violets,
Gilliflowers, Pinks, Bean-flowers, Lime-tree-bloſſoms, Vine-buds, Honey-ſuckles, yellow Wall-
flowers, Musk-Roſes, (for other Roſes growing are faſt of their ſmells) Strawberry-leaves,
eſpecially dying, Sweet-briar, principally in the early Spring, wild Mint, Lavender flowered;
and in the hotter Countries, Orenge-tree, Citron-tree, Myrtle, Laurel: Therefore to walk
or ſit near the breath of theſe Plants would not be neglected.
For the comforting of the Heart, we prefer cool ſmels before hot ſmells:
therefore
5532. the beſt perfume is, either in the morning, or about the heat of the day, to take an equal
portion of Vinegar, Roſe-water, and claret-wine, and to pour them upon a Fire-pan ſome-
what heated.
5532. the beſt perfume is, either in the morning, or about the heat of the day, to take an equal
portion of Vinegar, Roſe-water, and claret-wine, and to pour them upon a Fire-pan ſome-
what heated.
Neither let us be thought to ſacrifice to our Mother the Earth, though we adviſe,
6633. that in digging or ploughing the Earth for health, a quantity of claret-wine be poured
thereon.
6633. that in digging or ploughing the Earth for health, a quantity of claret-wine be poured
thereon.
Orenge-flower-water, pure and good, with a ſmall portion of Roſe-water and brisk wine,
7734. ſnuffed up into the noſtrils, or put into the noſtrills with a springe, after the manner of an
Errhine, (but not too frequently) is very good.
7734. ſnuffed up into the noſtrils, or put into the noſtrills with a springe, after the manner of an
Errhine, (but not too frequently) is very good.
But champing (though we have no Betel) or holding in the mouth onely of ſuch
8835. things as cheer the Spirits, (even daily done) is exceeding comfortable. Therefore
for that purpoſe make Grains or little cakes of Amber-griece, Musk, Lignum-Aloes,
Lignum Rhodium, Orr as Powder, and Roſes; and let thoſe Grains or Cakes be made up with
Roſe-water which hath paſſed through a little Indian Balſam.
8835. things as cheer the Spirits, (even daily done) is exceeding comfortable. Therefore
for that purpoſe make Grains or little cakes of Amber-griece, Musk, Lignum-Aloes,
Lignum Rhodium, Orr as Powder, and Roſes; and let thoſe Grains or Cakes be made up with
Roſe-water which hath paſſed through a little Indian Balſam.
The Vapours which ariſing from things inwardly taken do fortifie and cheriſh the
9936. heart ought to have theſe three properties, that they be Friendly, Clear, and Cooling;
for hot vapours are naught, and wine it ſelf, which is thought to have onely an heating
vapour, is not altogether void of an Opiate quality, Now we call thoſe vapours Clear
which have more of the vapour than of the exhalation, and which are not ſmoaky. or
fuliginous, or unctuous, but moiſt and equal.
9936. heart ought to have theſe three properties, that they be Friendly, Clear, and Cooling;
for hot vapours are naught, and wine it ſelf, which is thought to have onely an heating
vapour, is not altogether void of an Opiate quality, Now we call thoſe vapours Clear
which have more of the vapour than of the exhalation, and which are not ſmoaky. or
fuliginous, or unctuous, but moiſt and equal.
Out of that unprofitable rabble of cordials, a few ought to be taken into daily diet:
101037. inſtead of all, Amber-griece, Saffron, and the grain of Kermes, of the hotter ſort; Roots
of Bugloſs and Borrage, Citrons, Sweet Limons, and Pearmains, of the colder ſort. Alſo that
way which we ſaid, both Gold and Pearls work a good effect, not onely within the
veins, but in their paſſage, and about the parts near the heart; namely, by cooling, with-
out any malignant quality.
101037. inſtead of all, Amber-griece, Saffron, and the grain of Kermes, of the hotter ſort; Roots
of Bugloſs and Borrage, Citrons, Sweet Limons, and Pearmains, of the colder ſort. Alſo that
way which we ſaid, both Gold and Pearls work a good effect, not onely within the
veins, but in their paſſage, and about the parts near the heart; namely, by cooling, with-
out any malignant quality.
Of Bezoar-ſtone we believe well, becauſe of many trials:
but then the manner of
111138. taking it ought to be ſuch, as the vertue thereof may more eaſily be communicated to
the ſpirits: therefore we approve not the taking of it in Broths or Syrups, or in Roſe-
water, or any ſuch like; but onely in wine, Cinnamon-water, or the like diſtilled water,
but that weak or ſmall, not burning or ſtrong.
111138. taking it ought to be ſuch, as the vertue thereof may more eaſily be communicated to
the ſpirits: therefore we approve not the taking of it in Broths or Syrups, or in Roſe-
water, or any ſuch like; but onely in wine, Cinnamon-water, or the like diſtilled water,
but that weak or ſmall, not burning or ſtrong.
Of the Affections we have ſpoken before;
we onely adde this, That every Noble, and
121239. Reſolute, and (as they call it) Heroical Deſire, ſtrengthneth and inlargeth the powers of
the Heart. And touching the Heart thus much.
121239. Reſolute, and (as they call it) Heroical Deſire, ſtrengthneth and inlargeth the powers of
the Heart. And touching the Heart thus much.
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