Administer it as is usual in such cases. And then, fomentation
proper for dispelling the wind will not be amiss.
If the pain produces a griping in the guts after delivery, then take of
the root of great comfrey, one drachm, nutmeg and peach kernels, of each
two scruples, yellow amber, eight drachms, ambergris, one scruple;
bruise them together, and give them to the woman as she is laid down, in
two or three spoonfuls of white wine; but if she be feverish, then let
it be in as much warm broth.
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THE
FAMILY PHYSICIAN
* * * * *
BEING
CHOICE AND APPROVED
REMEDIES
FOR SEVERAL DISEASES
INCIDENTAL TO HUMAN BODIES
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_For the Apoplexy._
Take man's skull prepared, and powder of male peony, of each an ounce
and a half, contrayerva, bastard dittany, angelica, zedvary, of each two
drachms, mix and make a powder, add thereto two ounces of candied
orange and lemon peel, beat all together to a powder, whereof you may
take half a drachm or a drachm.
_A Powder for the Epilepsy or Falling Sickness._
Take of opopanax, crude antimony, castor, dragon's blood, peony seeds,
of each an equal quantity; make a subtle powder; the dose, half a drachm
of black cherry water.
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