The Treatment of Vertigo
from Praxis Medicinae Theorica et Empirica, 1585
from Praxis Medicinae Theorica et Empirica, 1585
This text is interesting as it deals with the treatment of disease, but the whole text is set out in Table form. Each disease lists Preparers, Purges (where applicable) and Strengtheners (tonic medicines) used in the treatment of the disease. In some cases, other classes are added, such as 'Diverters', which are used to divert a humor away from an organ or 'Noble' part in some diseases. It then lists some Empirical formulas, found useful in the treatment of the Disease.
Purge
Syrup of Multiple Infusion of Roses
Diaprunum solutive
Diacatholicum, Hiera Logadii, Hiera Picra, Diacolocynthidos
Pills of: Coccia, Aurea, Arabic, Mastic, Aggregative, Sine Quibus
Tamarind, Rhubarb, Manna, Senna, Polypody, Dodder, Yellow Myrobalan
Troches of Agaric
Divert
Bleed the Cephalic
Enemas
Friction massage of the extremities
Cupping with Scarification at the rear of the Head (nape of the neck)
Open the Hemorrhoid veins, promote Menstruation
Sternatories, Gargles
Blisters at the rear of the Head (or nape of the neck)
To Check Turbulent Wind
Syrups of: Quince, Pomegranate
Sugar of Roses
Juice of Barberry, of Currants
Diacydonium with Spices
Waters of: Lettuce, Violet, Plantain, Balm
Odors with Camphor, Rose
Oil of Roses
Strengthen and Resolve the Relics
Syrup of Apples, of Stoechas, of Bugloss
Conserve of Borage, of Bugloss
Sugar of Roses
Diarrhodon Abbatis, Aromaticum Rosatum, Diatragacanth Frigidi, Diatrion Santalum, Diamoschu dulce
Decoction of: Rosemary, Betony, Eyebright, Mint, Sage, Stoechas, Centaury, Galangal, Cinnamon, Annis, Fennel seed, Licorice
Odors of Nigella, Marjoram, Castoreum
Noble Empirical Formula in the Treatment of Vertigo
1. A JULEP
Syrup of Chicory & Rhubarb 2 oz.
Syrup of Endive juice 1½ oz.
Wormwood water
Chicory water
Endive water 3 oz.
Form a Julep.
2. DECOCTION
Couch Grass 1 ½ oz.
Endive
Chicory 1 ½ oz.
Annis
Fennel seed 3 drams
Licorice ½ oz.
Polypody 1 oz.
Rhubarb 3 drams
Decoct, strain, and add 3 oz. of Syrup of Rose Solutive.
3. PILLS
Hiera Picra
Pil. Aggregative 1 ½ scruple
With Syrup of Mint qs, form Pills
4. PILLS
Pil. Arabic
Hiera Picra Galeni ½ dram
Rhubarb
Troches of Agaric ½ scruple
With Syrup of Mint, form Pills.
5. DECOCTION
Betony root
Asarum 1 oz.
Barley ½ oz.
Radish seed 2 drams
Decoct in water until one-third has wasted. To 5 oz., add 2 oz. of Oxymel of Squill.
6. ELECTUARY
Quince pulp 2 oz.
Conserve of Roses 1 oz.
Conserve of Rosemary ½ oz.
Aromaticum Rosatum 1 ½ oz.
With 1 ½ oz. of Syrup of Roses, form a mixture.
7. DECOCTION
Sage 3 handfuls
Peony seed 1 oz.
Annis ½ oz.
Licorice 6 drams
Decoct in wine, qs, and form a potion.
8. ELECTUARY
Galangal
Zedoary 4 scruple
Ginger candied 1 oz.
Nutmeg
Cinnamon 1 dram
Peony seed 1 ½ drams
Juniper 1 dram
Mint 1 ½ scruple
With Syrup of Rose, form an Electuary.
9. ELECTUARY
Aromaticum Rosatum
Diarrhodon Abbatis 1 dram
With Sugar dissolved in Wormwood water, form an Electuary.
Syrup of Multiple Infusion of Roses
Diaprunum solutive
Diacatholicum, Hiera Logadii, Hiera Picra, Diacolocynthidos
Pills of: Coccia, Aurea, Arabic, Mastic, Aggregative, Sine Quibus
Tamarind, Rhubarb, Manna, Senna, Polypody, Dodder, Yellow Myrobalan
Troches of Agaric
Divert
Bleed the Cephalic
Enemas
Friction massage of the extremities
Cupping with Scarification at the rear of the Head (nape of the neck)
Open the Hemorrhoid veins, promote Menstruation
Sternatories, Gargles
Blisters at the rear of the Head (or nape of the neck)
To Check Turbulent Wind
Syrups of: Quince, Pomegranate
Sugar of Roses
Juice of Barberry, of Currants
Diacydonium with Spices
Waters of: Lettuce, Violet, Plantain, Balm
Odors with Camphor, Rose
Oil of Roses
Strengthen and Resolve the Relics
Syrup of Apples, of Stoechas, of Bugloss
Conserve of Borage, of Bugloss
Sugar of Roses
Diarrhodon Abbatis, Aromaticum Rosatum, Diatragacanth Frigidi, Diatrion Santalum, Diamoschu dulce
Decoction of: Rosemary, Betony, Eyebright, Mint, Sage, Stoechas, Centaury, Galangal, Cinnamon, Annis, Fennel seed, Licorice
Odors of Nigella, Marjoram, Castoreum
Noble Empirical Formula in the Treatment of Vertigo
1. A JULEP
Syrup of Chicory & Rhubarb 2 oz.
Syrup of Endive juice 1½ oz.
Wormwood water
Chicory water
Endive water 3 oz.
Form a Julep.
2. DECOCTION
Couch Grass 1 ½ oz.
Endive
Chicory 1 ½ oz.
Annis
Fennel seed 3 drams
Licorice ½ oz.
Polypody 1 oz.
Rhubarb 3 drams
Decoct, strain, and add 3 oz. of Syrup of Rose Solutive.
3. PILLS
Hiera Picra
Pil. Aggregative 1 ½ scruple
With Syrup of Mint qs, form Pills
4. PILLS
Pil. Arabic
Hiera Picra Galeni ½ dram
Rhubarb
Troches of Agaric ½ scruple
With Syrup of Mint, form Pills.
5. DECOCTION
Betony root
Asarum 1 oz.
Barley ½ oz.
Radish seed 2 drams
Decoct in water until one-third has wasted. To 5 oz., add 2 oz. of Oxymel of Squill.
6. ELECTUARY
Quince pulp 2 oz.
Conserve of Roses 1 oz.
Conserve of Rosemary ½ oz.
Aromaticum Rosatum 1 ½ oz.
With 1 ½ oz. of Syrup of Roses, form a mixture.
7. DECOCTION
Sage 3 handfuls
Peony seed 1 oz.
Annis ½ oz.
Licorice 6 drams
Decoct in wine, qs, and form a potion.
8. ELECTUARY
Galangal
Zedoary 4 scruple
Ginger candied 1 oz.
Nutmeg
Cinnamon 1 dram
Peony seed 1 ½ drams
Juniper 1 dram
Mint 1 ½ scruple
With Syrup of Rose, form an Electuary.
9. ELECTUARY
Aromaticum Rosatum
Diarrhodon Abbatis 1 dram
With Sugar dissolved in Wormwood water, form an Electuary.