39. For the Quinsey

Take notice that bleeding is good in all inflammations, therefore in this. It were very convenient that a syrup, and an ointment of Orpine were always ready in the house for such occasions; for I know no better remedy for the Quinsey, than to drink the one, and anoint the throat with the other.

OF WOMEN'S BREASTS, THEIR INFIRMITIES AND CURES

40.For sore breasts

Take a handful of Figs, and stamp them well till the kernels are broken, then temper them with a little fresh grease, and apply them to the breast as hot as the patient can endure; it will presently take away the anguish, and if the breast will break, it will break it, else it will cure it without breaking.

41.An inward medicine for a sore Breast

Let her drink either the juice or decoction of Vervain: it were fit that syrup were made of it to keep all the year.

OF THE STOMACH, AND ITS INFIRMITIES

42.A caution

Infirmities of the stomach usually proceed from surfeiting.

43. Another

Let such as have weak stomachs, avoid all sweet things, as honey, sugar, and the like; milk, cheese and all fat meats: let him not eat till he is hungry, nor drink before he is dry; let him avoid anger, sadness, much travel, and all fryed meats: let him not vomit by any means, nor eat when he is hot.

44. For moisture of the Stomach

Take a drachm of Galanga, in powder, every morning in a draught of that Wine you like best.

45. For heat of the Stomach

Swallow four or five grains of Mastich every night going to bed.

OF THE LIVER, AND ITS INFIRMITIES

46. A caution

If the liver be too hot, it usually proceeds from too much blood, and is known by redness of urine, the pulse is swift, the veins great and full, the spittle, mouth, and tongue, seem sweeter than they used to be: the cure is letting blood in the right arm.

47.To cause the Liver well to digest

Take Oil of Wormwood, and so much Mastich in powder as will make it into a poultice, lay it warm to your right side.

48.A caution

If the liver be stopped, the face will swell, and you shall be as sure to have a pain in your right side, as though you had it there already.