Primitive Physick (14th ed., 1770)
| Author | John Wesley |
|---|---|
| Type | treatise |
| Year | 1770 |
| Passage ID | jw-primitive-physick-095 |
| Words | 268 |
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Ulcer in the Bladder or Kidneys. 893. Take Decoction of Agrimony, thrice a Day : 894. Or, Decoction, Powder, or Syrup of Horsetail. 251. Ulcer in the Gum or Faw. 895. Apply Honey ofRofes fharpened with Spirit of Vitriol: 896. Or, fill the Whites ofEggs boiled hard and fit, with Myrrh and Sugar candy powdered. Te them up, and hang them on Sticks lying ac ofs a Glafs. A Liquid diftills , with which anointthe Sores often in a Day.. 255. A Fiftulous Ulcer. 897. Apply Wood Betony bruised, changing it daily : 898. Or, Leaves of IVater - dock bruifed. 256. A Bleeding Varicous Ulcer in the Leg, 899. Was cured only by constantly cold Bathing. 257. A Malignant Ulcer. 900. Foment Morning and Evening, with a Decoction of Mint. Then fprinkle on it finely powder'd Rue: 901. Or, apply Juice of Pimpernel boiled with the Herb. 258. A Stubborn Ulcer. 902. Burn to Ashes (but not too long) the grofs Stalks on which the red Coleworts grow. Make a Plaifter with this and fresh Butter. Change it once a Day. 903. Or, apply a Poultis ofboil'd Parsnips. This will cure even when the Bone is foul. 904. Or, be electrified daily. Tried. 259. An Ulcer in the Urethra. 905. Take a Clove of Garlick, Morning and Evening : 260. An eafyandfafe Vomit. 906. Boil half a Handful of Artichoke-leaves in a Quart ofWater. The more you drink of warm Water after it the Better : 907. Or , a Dram and a half of Primrofe-root powder'd : It is beft ifgathered in August . 908. Or,