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The works of Thomas Sydenham, M.D / Translated from the Latin edition of Dr. Greenhill, with a life of the author, by R.G. Latham.

  • Sydenham, Thomas, 1624-1689.
Date:
1848-1850
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Credit: The works of Thomas Sydenham, M.D / Translated from the Latin edition of Dr. Greenhill, with a life of the author, by R.G. Latham. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    HAREBELLS, Hyacinthus non-scriptus ; Linn. Hart's-tongue, Asplenium Scolopendrium ; Linn. Hepatica, dnemone Hepatica ; Linn. Hermodactyle, Colchicum autumnale (T) ; Linn. Hiera Picra.—Formula of the Pbarmacopoeia Londinensis, A.D. 1650. kK Cinnamon, Lignum aloes, Asarum-root, Spikenard, Mastich, Saffron, aa 5v] ; Aloes (unwashed), £xijss ; Clarified honey, Ib.iv. Ziij ; Mix. Ft. elect. sec. art. Hungarian vitriol—Solution of nitrate of copper. Hyacinth, silicate of zirconia. Also zircon and jargon. JUJUBES, inspissated juice of Zizyphus vulgaris ; De Candolle. KERMES, Coccus ilicis ; Linn. LzssER CENTAURY, Erythrea Centaureum ; Persoon. Lilly of the valley, Convallaria majalis ; Linn. Liquid laudanum— Liquid laudanum of Sydenham, of the Pharmacopoeia Londinensis, 1721, the tinctura thebaica of 1746, the present vinum opti. Sydenham's formula is as follows: I Sherry-wine, 1b.j ; Opium, Sij ; Saffron, 2j; Powder of cinnamon, $5 cloves, aa 3). Lohoch sanum.—Formula of Pharmacopeeia Londinensis, 4.5. 1650 Fk Garden hyssop (dried), Calamint, aa Zss ; Jujubes, Assyrian plums (without the stones), aa Ix ; Raisins (without the stones), Figs, Linseed, Seed of fenugreek, aa 3v ; Maidenhair, j handful ; Aniseed, Fennel-seed, Iris-root (sliced in circles), Liquorice, Cinnamon, aa Zss. Boil down to half in lb.iv of clear water. Add lb.ij of barley-sugar, and make into a syrup. Then, cut very finely, and pound. Pine-cones (cleansed), 5v ; Sweet almonds (without the skins), Liquorice, Gum tragacanth, , arabic,