Treatments and remedies transcribed from a working Physician's handbook published in the 17th century. Check out the Introduction
Medicines for the Face. For a sawcy Flegme Face
Take the Root of Enula Campana, and seeth it in a pot of Vineger, untill the Vineger be well sod away, then stamp it in a Mortar, and put thereto Quick-Silver, and Brimstone, and Swines Greace, and make therewith a plaister-ointment and anoint thy Face therewith: and if you make a plaister, lay thereto the same stuffe. This is proved. Or take Oil of Tartar, and anoint thy Face therewith, or any Canker or Ringworm or Tetter Leprosie, for this will make it whole.
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