The family guide to health; or, A general practice of physic, in a familiar way. Containing the most approved methods of cure for the several disorders of the human body, from the writings and practice of the most emminent physicians ... To which is prefixed an introduction ... the preservation of health and ... concerning the pulse, by Dr. Tissot. With a supplement containing directions for bleeding, by Dr. Theobald. And an abstract of the narrative ... of the surprising effects of the meadow saffron, in the cure of the dropsy, by Dr. A. Storke ... And ... particular directions for inoculating the small pox ... by Dr. Dimsdale, and others.

Date:: 1767

Credit: The family guide to health; or, A general practice of physic, in a familiar way. Containing the most approved methods of cure for the several disorders of the human body, from the writings and practice of the most emminent physicians ... To which is prefixed an introduction ... the preservation of health and ... concerning the pulse, by Dr. Tissot. With a supplement containing directions for bleeding, by Dr. Theobald. And an abstract of the narrative ... of the surprising effects of the meadow saffron, in the cure of the dropsy, by Dr. A. Storke ... And ... particular directions for inoculating the small pox ... by Dr. Dimsdale, and others. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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$Drams •, Mace, Nutmegs, Cloves, and Cochineal, of each two Scruples. Steep them cold, till the Virtues of the Ingredients are drawn out, then {train. A Glafs of this may be ufefully taken Morning and Af¬ ternoon, an Hour or more before and after eating]. Let alfo a Dram of compound Spirit of Lavender dropped on Sugar, or Crumbs of Bread, be frequently given. For the Palfy in general. Take Sarfaparilla a Pound and a Half; Bark of Guaicum and China in Chips, of each two Ounces and an Half. Boil all in fix Pints of Water till only four Pints remain. At the End, add Raifins of the Sun {toned, four Ounces; Liquorice bruifed, one Dram ♦, twelve large Figs; boil and {train it. Let the Patient drink of this warm, for his ordinary Drink. Boyle. For Paralytic Affections, \ External Remedies. Make a ftrong Decoction of Rofemary Leaves (or Flowers, or both). Let the Patient hold the Part af¬ fected a good while together in the Liquor kept very warm. If after feveral Trials this Medicine proves not ef¬ fectual, take ten Drops of Oil of Worms and well mix it with four or five Drops of Oil of Turpentine. With this Mixture well warmed anoint the Part from Time to Time. Boyle* We i$

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