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SWEETE POW
ders, oyntments, beauties, &c.
1. An excellent damaſk powder.
TAke of yreos halfe a pounde, Roſe leaves, 4. ounces, cloues one ounce, lignum Rhodium two ounces, Storax one ounce, and a halfe, muske and ciuet of each 10 grains, beat and incorporate thē well together.
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1. An excellent damask powder.
Take of yreos* half a pound, Rose leaves 4 ounces, cloves one ounce, lignum RhodiumTake of yreos** two ounces, StoraxTake of yreos*** one ounce and a half, musk and civet of each 10 grains, beat and incorporate them well together.
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2. An excellent handwater or waſhing water very cheape.
TAke a gallon of faire water, one handful of Lauēder flowers, a few cloues, and ſome orace powder, and foure ounces of Bēiamin; diſtill the water in an ordinarie leaden ſtill: You may diſtill a ſecond water by a newe infuſion of water vpon the ſeces, a little of this will ſweeten a baſon of faire water for your table.
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2. An excellent handwater or washing water very cheap.
Take a gallon of fair water, one handful of Lavender flowers, a few cloves, and some orris* powder, and four ounces of Benjamin**; distill the water in an ordinary leaden still: You may distill a second water by a new infusion of water upon the seces, a little of this will sweeten a basin of fair water for your table.
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3. A ball to take out ſtaines from linnen.
TAke foure ounces of white hard Soape, beate it in a mortar with two ſmall Lemmons ſliced, and as much roche allome as an haſell Nut, roll it vp in a ball, rub the ſtaine thereiwth, and after fetch it out with warme water if need be.
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3. A ball to take out stains from linen.
Take four ounces of hard Soap, beat it in a mortar with two small Lemons sliced, and as much rock alum as a hazel Nut, roll it up in a ball, rub the stain therewith, and after fetch it out with warm water if need be.
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4. A ſweete and delicate Pomander..
TAke two ounces of Labdanū, of Beniamin and Storax one ounce, muske ſixe graines, ciuet ſixe graines, Amber greece ſixe graines, of Calamus Aromaticus and Lignum Aloes, of each the waight of a groat, beat all theſe in a hote mortar, and with an hote peſtell till they come to a paſte, thē wet your hand with roſe water, & roll vp the paſte ſodainly.
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4. A sweet and delicate Pomander.
Take two ounces of Labdanum*, of Benjamin and Storax one ounce, musk six grains, civet six grains, Ambergris six grains, of Calamus Aromaticus** and Lignum Aloes***, of each the weight of a groat, beat all these in a hot mortar, and with a hot pestle till they come to a paste, then wet your hand with rose water, and roll up the paste suddenly.
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5. To take ſtaines out of ones hands preſently.
THis is done with the iuice of Sorrell, waſhing the ſtained place therein.
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5. To take stains out of one's hands presently.
This is done with the juice of Sorrel, washing the stained place therein.
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6. To take away ſpots and freckles fro- the face or hands.
THe ſappe that iſſueth out of a Birch tree in great aboundance, being opened in March or Aprill, with a receiuer of glaſſe ſet vnder the boring thereof to receiue the ſame, doth perform the ſame moſt excellently & maketh the skin very cleare. This ſap will diſolue pearl, a ſecret not known vnot many.
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6. To take away spots and freckles from the face or hands.
The sap that issues out of a Birch tree in great abundance, being opened in March or April, with a receiver of glass set under the boring thereof to receive the same, does perform the same most excellently and makes the skin very clear. This sap will dissolve pearl, a secret not known unto many.
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7. A white fucus or beauty for the face.
THe iawe bones of Hogge or Sow well burnt, beaten, and ſearced through a fien ſearce, and after grounde vpon a porphire or ſerpentine ſtone is an excellent fucus, being laid on with the oyle of white poppey.
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7. A white fucus or beauty for the face.
The jaw bones of Hog or Sow, well burnt, beaten, and searced through a fine searce, and after ground upon a porphyry or serpentine stone, is an excellent fucus, being laid on with the oil of white poppy.
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8. A delicate waſhing ball.
TAke three ounces of Orace, halfe an ounce of Cypres, two ounces of Calamus Aromaticus, one ounce of Roſe leaues, two ounces of lauender flowers, beat all theſe together in a mortar, ſearcing them through a fine ſearce, then ſcrape ſome caſtill ſope, and diſſolue it with ſome Roſewater, then incorporat all your powders therewith by labouring of them well in a mortar.
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8. A delicate washing ball.
Take three ounces of Orris, half an ounce of Cypress*, two ounces of Calamus Aromaticus, one ounce of Rose leaves, two ounces of lavender flowers, beat all these together in a mortar, searcing them through a fine searce, then scrape some Castile soap, and dissolve it with some Roseawter, then incorporate all your powders therewith by labouring of them well in a mortar.
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TAke fiue ounces of orace, two ounces of Cipres, two ounces of Calamus, halfe an ounce of Cloues, one ounce of Beniamin, one ounce of Roſe leaues, one ounce of Storax calamitum, halfe an ounce of Spike flowers, mixe them well together.
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9. Damask powder.
Take five ounces of oris, two ounces of Cypress, two ounces of Calamus, half an ounce of Cloves, one ounce of Benjamin, one ounce of Rose leaves, one ounce of Storax calamitum, half an ounce of Spike flowers, mix them well together.
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10. To keepe the teeth both white and ſound.
TAke a quart of honey, as much Vinegar, and halfe ſo much white wine, boyle them together and waſh your teeth therewith now and then.
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10. To keep the teeth both white and sound.
Take a quart of honey, as much vinegar, and half so much white wine, boil them together and wash your teeth therewith now and then.
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11. To delay heat, and cleare the face.
TAke three pints of conduit water, boil therein two ounces of French barley, change your water, and put in the barley again: repeat this so long, till your water purchase no colour from the Barley, but becomes very clear: boil the last three pints to a quart, then mix half a pint of white wine therein, and when it is cold, wring the juice of two or three good Lemons therein, and use the same for the Morphew†, heat or the face or hands, and to clear the skin.
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11. To delay heat, and clear the face.
Take three pints of conduit water, boil therein two ounces of French barley, change your water, and put in the barley again: repeat this so long, till your water purchase no colour from the Barley, but becomes very clear: boil the last three pints to a quart, then mix half a pint of white wine therein, and when it is cold, wring the juice of two or three good Lemons therein, and use the same for the Morphew†, heat or the face or hands, and to clear the skin.
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12. Skinne kept white and cleare.
W Aſh the face and body of a ſucking child with breaſt milke, or Cowe milke, or mixed with water, euerie night, and the childes skinne will wax faire and cleare, and reſiſt ſunburning.
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12. Skin kept white and clear.
Wash the face and body of a suckling child with breast milk, or Cow milk, or mixed with water, every night, and the child's skin will wax fair and clear, and resist sunburning.
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13. An excellent Pomatum to clear the skinne.
WAsh Barrows grease oftentimes in May dew that has been clarified in the sun, till it be exceeding white, then take Marshmallow roots scraping off the outsides, then make thin slices of them and mix them, set them to macerate in a seething balneo, and scum it well till it be thoroughly clarified and will come to rope, then strain it, and put now and then a spoonful of May-dew therein, beating it till it be through cold in often change of May-dew, then throw away that dew, and put it in a glass covering it with May-dew, and so reserve it to your use. Let the mallow roots be two or three days dried in the shade before you use them. This I had of a great professor of Art, and for a rare and dainty secret, as the best fucus this day in use.
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13. An excellent Pomatum to clear the skin.
Wash Barrows grease oftentimes in May dew that has been clarified in the sun, till it be exceeding white, then take Marshmallow roots scraping off the outsides, then make thin slices of them and mix them, set them to macerate in a seething balneo, and scum it well till it be thoroughly clarified and will come to rope, then strain it, and put now and then a spoonful of May-dew therein, beating it till it be through cold in often change of May-dew, then throw away that dew, and put it in a glass covering it with May-dew, and so reserve it to your use. Let the mallow roots be two or three days dried in the shade before you use them. This I had of a great professor of Art, and for a rare and dainty secret, as the best fucus this day in use.
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14. Another minerall fucus for the face.
INcorporate vvith a woodden peſtle and in a woodden mortar with great labour foure ounces of ſublimate, and one ounce of crude Mercury at the leaſt ſixe or eight houres (you cannot beſtowe too much labor herein) then with often change of colde water by ablution in a glaſſe, take awaie the ſalts from the ſublimate, change your water twiſe euery day at the leaſt, and in ſeauen or eight daies (the more the better ) it will bee dulcified, and then it is prepared. Lay it on with the oyle of white poppey.
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14. Another mineral fucus for the face.
Incorporate with a wooden pestle and in a wooden mortar with great labour four ounces of sublimate, and one ounce of crude Mercury at the least six or eight hours (you cannot bestow too much labour herein) then with often change of cold water by ablution in a glass, take away the salts from the sublimate, change your water twice every day at the least, and in seven or eight days (the more the better ) it will be dulcified, and then it is prepared. Lay it on with the oil of white poppy.
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15. To take away chilblanes out of the hands or fete.
BOyle halfe a pecke of Oates in a quart of water, till they waxe drie, then hauing firſt annointed your handes with ſome good Pomatum & well chafed them, hold them within the oates as hotte as you may well ſuffer them, couering the bowle wherein you put your handes with a double cloth to keep in the ſteame of the oats. Do this three or foure times, and ſhal finde the effe. The ſame Oates will ſeruce to bee ſodden with freſhe water three or foure times.
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15. To take away chilblains out of the hands or feet.
Boil half a peck of Oats in a quart of water, till they wax dry, then having first anointed your hands with some good Pomatum and well chafed them, hold them within the oats as hot as you may well suffer them, covering the bowl wherein your put your hands with a double cloth to keep in the steam of the oats. Do this three or four times, and you shall find the effect. The same Oats will serve to be sodden with fresh water three or four times.
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16. To helpe a face that is red or pimpled.
DIſſolue common ſalte in the iuice of Lemmons, and within a linnen cloth, pat the patients face that is full of heate or pimples. It cureth in a few dreſſings.
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16. To help a face that is red or pimpled.
Dissolve common salt in the juice of Lemons, and within a linen cloth, pat the patient's face that is full of heat or pimples. It cures in a few dressings.
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TAke of thoſe little whelkes; or ſhels which ſome do call giny money, waſh fiue or ſixe of thē, & beate them to fine powder, and infuſe the iuice of Lemmons vpon them, & it will preſently boyl: but if it offer to boyle out of your glaſſe, then ſtop the mouth thereof with your finger, and blow into it. This will in a ſhort time bee like an ointment, with which you muſt anoint the heate or pimples of the face often-times in a daye till you find helpe. As the ointmēt dryeth put more iuyce of Lemmons to it. This of an outlandiſh Gentlewoman and it is an aſſured remedy if the heate bee not very extreme. Some haue found by experience, that bathing of the face with hote vinegar euery night when they go to bed doth mightily repell the humour.
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17. Another.
Take of those little whelks; or shells which some do call ginny money, wash five or six of them, and beat them to fine powder, and infuse the juice of Lemons upon them, and it will presently boil: but it if offer to boil out of your glass, then stop the mouth thereof with your finger, or blow into it. This will in a short time be like an ointment, with which you must anoint the heat or pimples of the face often-times in a day till you find help. As the ointment dries put more juice of Lemons to it. This of an outlandish Gentlewoman, and it is an assured remedy if the heat be not very extreme. some have found by experience, that bathing of the face with hot vinegar every night when they go to bed does mightily repel the humour.
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QVilt baye ſalte well dryed and powdered, in double linnen ſockes of a prettie bigneſſe, let the patient weare them in wide hoſe and ſhooes day and night, by the ſpace of fourteene dayes, or till he be well : euery morning and euening let him drie his ſockes by the fire and put them on againe. This helped M. Foſter an Eſſex mā and an Atturney of the Common pleas within theſe few yeares, but now deceaſed, whoſe face was for many yeares together of an exceedinge highe and firye colour, of my owne knowledge, and had ſpent much money in Phyſicke without anie ſucceſſe at all, vntill he obtained this remedie. The patient muſt not take any wet of his feete during the cure.
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18. Another.
Quilt bay salt well dried and powdered, in double linen socks of a pretty bigness, let the patient wear them in wide hose and shoes day and night, by the space of fourteen days, or till he be well : every morning and evening let him dry his socks by the fire and put them on again. This helped M. Foster an Essex man and an Attorney of the Common pleas within these few years, but not deceased, whose face was for many years together of an exceeding high and fiery colour, of my own knowledge, and has spent much money in Physic without any success at all, until he obtained this remedy. The patient must not take any wet of his feet during the cure.
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TAke halfe a pound of white diſtilled vinegar, two newe laid Egges with their ſhelles, two ſpoonfuls of the flowers of brimſtone, let theſe macerate in the vinegar by the ſpace of three dayes: then take out the Egges, and pricke them ful of holes with a needle, but not too deepe, least any of the yolke ſhoulde happen also to iſſue, let that liquor alſo mix with the vinegar, then ſtraine all through a fine cloath, and try vp the brimſtone in the cloth like a little ball, dippe this ball to the ſtrained liquor, when you vſe it, and pat it on the place three or foure times euerie daye, and this will cure any red face in twelue or fourteene dayes. Some do alſo commende the ſame for an approued remedie againſt the morphew; the brimſtone bal muſt be kept in ſome cloſe thing from the ayre.
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19. Another and best.
Take half a pound of white distilled vinegar, two new laid Eggs in their shells, two spoonfuls of the flowers of brimstone, let these macerate in the vinegar by the space of three days: then take out the Eggs, and prick them full of holes with a needle, but not too deep, least any of the yolk should happen also to issue, let that liquor also mix with the vinegar, then strain all through a fine cloth, and tie up the brimstone in the cloth like a little ball, dip this ball to the strained liquor, when you use it, and pat it on the place three or four times every day, and this will cure any red face in twelve or fourteen days. Some do also commend the same for an approved remedy against the morphew; the brimstone ball must be kept in some close thing from the air.
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20. How to take away any pimple from the face.
BRimſtone ground with the oyl of Turpentine, and applied to any pimple on houre, maketh the fleſh to riſe ſpungeous, which being annointed with the thicke oyle of butter that ariſeth in the morning from new milke ſodden a little ouer night, will heale and ſcale away in a fewe daies, leauing a faire skinne behinde. This is a good skinning ſalue.
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20. How to take away any pimple from the face.
Brimstone, ground with the oil of Turpentine, and applied to any pimple one hour, makes the flesh to rise spungeous, which being anointed with the thick oil of butter that arises in the morning from new milk sodden a little over night, will heal and scale away in a few days, leaving a fair skin behind. This is a good skinning salve.
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21. To helpe any Morphew, ſunburning, itch or red face.
STeepe two ſliced Lemmons being large and faire in a pinte of Conduit water, leaue them foure or fiue daies in infuſion couering the water, then ſtraine the water, and diſſolue therein the quantitie of a haſell nut of ſublimate (ſome hold a dramme a good proportion to a pinte of water) finely powdered: let the patient wet a cloth therein, and rub the place where the griefe is euery morninge and euening a little, till the hew doe pleaſe her: you may make the ſame ſtronger or weaker according to good diſcretion.
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21. To help any Morphew, sunburning, itch, or red face.
Steep two sliced Lemons being large and fair into a pint of Conduit water, leave them four or five days in infusion covering the water, then strain the water, and dissolve therein the quantity of a hazelnut of sublimate (some hold a dram a good proportion to a pint of water) finely powdered : let the patient wet a cloth therein, and rub the place where the grief is every morning and evening a little, till the hue do please her: you may make the same stronger or weaker according to good discretion.
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TAke a pinte of diſtilled vinegar, laie therein two newe laid egges whole with their ſhelles, three yellowe Dock rootes picked an ſliced, two ſpoonefulls of the flowers of brimſtone, and ſo let all reſt three daies, and then vſe this liquor with a cloth, rubbing the place three or 4. times euerie daye, and in three or foure dayes it commonly helpeth: put ſome bran in your cloth before you moiſten your cloth thererin, binding it vp in forme of a little ball. This of Maiſter Rich of Lee, who helped himſelfe and a gallant Ladie therewith in a few dayes.
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22. For the Morphew.
Take a pint of distilled vinegar, lie therein tow new laid eggs whole with their shells, three yellow Dock roots picked and sliced, two spoonfuls of the flowers of brimstone, and so let all rest three days, and then use this liquor with a cloth, rubbing the place three or four times every day, and in three or four days it commonly helps: put some bran in your cloth before you moisten your cloth therein, binding it up in form of a little ball. This of Master Rich of Lee, who helped himself and a gallant Lady therewith in a few days.
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23. To take away the freckles in the face.
W Aſh your face in the wane of the moon with a ſpunger, morninge and euening with the diſtilled water of elder leaues, lettinge the ſame drie into the skinne. Your water muſt bee diſtilled in Maie. This is of a Trauailer, who hath cured himſelfe thereby.
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23. To take away the freckles in the face.
Wash your face in the wane of the moon with a sponge, morning and evening with the distilled water of elder leaves, letting the same dry into the skin. Your water must be distilled in May. This of a Traveller, who has cured himself thereby.
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24. To cure any extreame bruiſe vpon a ſore fall, on the face, or any other me-ber of the body.
PReſently after the fall make a greate fire, and applie hote cloathes one after another without intermiſsion, the patient ſtāding neere the fire for one houre and a halfe, or till the ſwelling be cleane abated. This I knewe prued with good ſucceſſe in a maid that fell downe a paire of ſtaires, whereby all her face was extremely diſfigured. Some holde opinion that the ſame may bee performed with clothes wet in hot water and wroonge out againe before application. Then to take away the chaungeable colours, which doe accuſtomablie followe all bruiſes, ſhred the roote of a greene or growing flower deluce, beate it with red roſe water, and grinde it till it come to a ſalue, apply the ſame, & in a fewe houres it taketh away all the colours: but it if lie too long it will rayſe pimples, and therefore ſo ſoone as the coloures be vaniſhed, immediately remooue the ſalue.
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24. To cure any extreme bruise upon a sore fall, on the face, or any other member of the body.
Presently after the fall make a great fire, and apply hot clothes one after another without intermission, the patient standing near the fire for one hour and a half, or till the swelling be clean abated. This I know proved with good success in a maid that fell down a pair of stairs, whereby all her face was extremely disfigured. Some hold opinion that the same may be performed with clothes wet in hot water and wrung out again before application. Then to take away the changeable colours, which do accustomably follow all bruises, shred the root of a green or growing flower de luce, beat it with red rose water, and grind it till it comes to a salve, apply the same, and in a few hours it takes away all the colours: but if it lies too ling it will raise pimples, and therefore so soon as the colours be vanished, immediately remove the salve.
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25. How to keepe teeth cleane.
CAlcine the tops and branches of Roſemarie into aſhes, and to one part thereof, put one part of burnt allome, mixe them well together, and with thy finger firſt moiſtened a little with thy ſpettle, rubbe all thy teeth ouer a prettie while euerie morning till they be cleane, but not to galling of thy gums, then ſup vp ſome fair water or white wine, gargling the ſāe vp & down thy mouth a while, & thē drie thy mouth with a towel. This of an honeſt Gentleman and a painefull gatherer of phyſic all receits.
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25. How to keep teeth clean.
Calcine the tops and branches of Rosemary into ashes, and to one part thereof, put one part of burnt alum, mix them well together, and with your finger, first moistened a little with your spittle, rub all your teeth over a pretty while every morning till they be clean, but not to galling of your gums, then sup up some fair water or white wine, gargling the same up and down your mouth a while, and then dry your mouth with a towel. This of an honest Gentleman and a painful gatherer of physic all receipts.
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26. Sweet and delicate dentifrices or Rubbers for the teeth.
DIſſolue in foure ounces of warme water, three or foure drammes of gumme Dragagant, and in one night this will become a thicke ſubſtance like gellie, mingle the ſame with the powder of Alablaſter finely grounde and ſearced, then make vp this ſubſtance into little round rolles, of the bigneſſe of a childes arrowe, & foure or five inches in length. Alſo if you temper Roſet or ſome other colour (that is not hurtful) with them, they will ſhew ful of pleaſing veines. Theſe you may ſweeten either with Roſewater, Ciuet, or muske. But if your teeth be verie ſcaly, let ſome expert barbar firſt take off the ſcales with his inſtrument, and then you may keepe them cleane by rubbing them with the aforeſaid rolles. And heere, by thoſe miſerable experiences that I haue ſeene in ſome of my neereſt friendes, I am inforced to admonish all Gentlewomen to be carefull howe they ſuffer their teeth to bee cleanſed and made white with anie Aqua fortis, which is the Barbars vſuall water: for vnleſſe the ſame be both well delayed, and carefullie applied, ſhee may happen within a fewe dreſsings to be forced to borrow a ranke of teeth to eater her dinner, vnleſſe her gums do helpe her the better.
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26. Sweet and delicate dentifrices or Rubbers for the teeth.
Dissolve in four ounces of warm water, three or four drams of gum Dragagant, and in one night this will become a thick substance like jelly, mingle the same with the powder of Alabaster, finely ground and searced, then make up this substance into little round rolls , of the bigness of a child's arrow, and four or five inches in length. Also if your temper Roset or some other colour (that is not hurtful) with them, they will show full of pleasing veins. These you may sweeten either with Rosewater, Civet, or musk. But if your teeth be very scaly, let some expert barber first take off the scales with his instrument, and then you may keep them clean by rubbing them with the aforesaid rolls. And here, by those miserable experiences that I have seen in some of my nearest friends, I am enforced to admonish all Gentlewomen to be careful how they suffer their teeth to be cleansed, and made white with any Aqua fortis, which is the Barber's usual water: for unless the same be both well delayed, and carefully applied, she may happen within a few dressings to be forced to borrow a rank or teeth to eat her dinner, unless her gums do help her the better.
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27. A delicate ſtoue to ſweat in.
I Know that many Gentlewomen as well for the clearing of their skins as cleanſing of their bodies, do now and then dlight to ſweat. For the which purpoſe I have ſet downe this manner following, as the beſt that euer I obſerued. Put into a braſſe pot of ſome good ontent, ſuch proportion of ſweet hearbes, and of ſuch kind as ſhall be moſt appropriate for your infirmitie, with ſome reaſonable quantitie of water, cloſe the ſame with an apt couer, and well luted with ſome paſte made of flower and whites of Egges: and ſome parte of the couer you muſt let in a leaden pipe ( the entraunce whereof muſt alſo bee well luted) this pipe muſt bee conueyed thorough the ſide of the Chimney, where the pot ſtandeth in a thicke hollow ſtake, of a bathing tubb croſſed with hoopes according to the vſual manner in the top, which you may couer with a ſheete at your pleaſure. Nowe the ſteame of the pot paſsing thorough the pipe vnder the falſe bottome of the bathing tub, which muſt bee boared ful of bigge holes, will breath ſo ſweete and warme a vapour vpon your bodie, as that (receiuing aire by holding your head without the tub as you fit thererin) you ſhall ſweat moſt temperately, and continue the ſame a long time without fainting. And this is performed with a ſmall charcoale fire maintained vnder the pot for this purpoſe. Note that the room would be cloſe wherein your place your bathing tub, leaſt any ſodain cold ſhould happen to offend your whileſt your bodie is made open and porous to the aire.
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27. A delicate stove to sweat in.
I know that many Gentlewomen as well for the clearing of their skins as cleansing of their bodies, do now and then delight to sweat. For the which purpose I have set down this manner following, as the best that ever I observed. Put into a brass pot of some good content, such proportion of sweet herbs, and of such kind as shall be most appropriate for your infirmity, with some reasonable quantity of water, close the same with an apt cover, and well luted with some paste made of flour and whites of Eggs: at some part of the cover you must let in a leaden pipe ( the entrance whereof must also be well luted) this pipe must be conveyed through the side of the Chimney, where the pot stands in a thick hollow stake, of a bathing tub crossed with hoops according to the usual manner in the top, which you may cover with a sheet at your pleasure. Now the steam of the pot passing through the pipe under the false bottom of the bathing tub, which must be bored full of big holes, will breathe so sweet and warm a vapour upon your body, as that (receiving air by holding your head without the tub as your fit therein) you shall sweat most temperately, and continue the same a long time without fainting. And this is performed with a small charcoal fire maintained under the pot for this purpose. Note that the room would be close wherein your place your bathing tub, least and sudden cold should happen to offend you whilst your body is made open and porous to the air.
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28. Diuers ſorts of ſweet or hand waters made ſodainly or extempore, with the extraed oyles of ſpices.
FIrſt you ſhall vnderſtande that when ſoeuer you ſhall drawe any of the aforeſaide oyles of Cinamon, Clues, Mace, Nutmegs or ſuch like, that you ſhall haue alſo a pottle, or a gallon more or leſſe, according to the quantity which you drawe at once, of excellent ſweete waſhing water for your table, yea ſome do keep the ſame for their borths, wherein otherwiſe they ſhould vſe ſome of the ſame kind of ſpice. But if you take three or foure drops onely of the oyle of Cloues, Mace, or Nutmegs ( for Cinamon oyle is too coſtly to ſpend this way) and mingle the ſame with a pinte of faire water, making agitation of them a prettie while together in a glaſſe hauing a narrowe mouth, till they haue in ſome meaſure incorporated themſelues together, your ſhall find a verie pleaſing and delightfull water to waſh with, and ſo you may alwayes furniſh your ſelfe of ſweete water of ſeuerall kindes, before ſuch time as your gueſts ſhal bee readie to ſit downe. I ſpeak not here of the oile of ſpike, which will extend verie farre this waye, both becauſe euerie gentlewoman doth not like ſo ſtronge a ſent , and for that the ſame is elſewhere already commended by another Author. Yet I muſt needes acknoweledge it to be the cheaper way, for that I aſſure my ſelfe there may be fiue or ſix gallons of ſweete water made with one ounce of the oile, which you may buy ordinarily for a groate at the moſt.
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28. Diverse sorts of sweet or hand waters made suddenly or extempore, with the extracted oils of spices.
First you shall understand that when soever you shall draw any of the aforesaid oils of Cinnamon, Cloves, Mace, Nutmegs, or such like, that you shall have also a pottle, or a gallon more or less, according to the quantity which you draw at once, of excellent sweet washing water for your table, indeed some do keep the same for their broths, wherein otherwise they should use some of the same kind of spice. But if you take three or four drops only of the oil of Cloves, Mace, or Nutmegs ( for Cinnamon oil is too costly to spend this way) and mingle the same with a pint of fair water, making agitation of them a pretty while together in a glass having a narrow mouth, till they have in some measure incorporated themselves together, you shall find a very pleasing and delightful water to wash with, and so you may always furnish your self of sweet water of several kinds, before such time as your guests shall be ready to sit down. I speak not here of the oil of spike, which will extend very far this way, both because every gentlewoman does not like so strong a scent, and for that the same is elsewhere already commended by another Author. Yet I must needs acknowledge it to be the cheaper way, for what I assure my self there may be five or six gallons of sweet water made with one ounce of the oil, which you may buy ordinarily for a groat at the most.
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29. An excellent ſweet water for a caſting bottle.
TAke three drams of oile of Spike, one dramme of oyle of Thyme, one dram of oyle of Lemmons, one dram of oile of cloues, then take one graine of Ciuet, and three graines of the aforesaid compoſition well wrought together. Temper them well in a ſiluer ſpoone with your finger, them put the ſame into a ſiluer boill, waſhing it out by little and little into the boll with a little Roſewater at once, til all the oyle be waſhed out of the ſpoone into the boule, and then done the like by waſhing the ſame out of the boule with a little Roſewater at once, till all the ſent be gotten out, putting the Roſewater ſtill in a glaſſe, when you haue tempered the ſame in the boule ſufficiently. A pinte of Roſewater will bee ſufficient to mingle with the ſaid proportion : and it you finde the ſame not ſtronge enough of the ciuet, then you may to euery pinte put one graine and a halfe, or two graines of ciuet to the weight of three graines of the aforeſaide compoſition of oyles.
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29. An excellent sweet water for a casting bottle.
Take three drams of oil of Spike, one dram of oil of Thyme, one dram of oil of Lemons, one dram of oil of cloves, then take one grain of Civet, and three grains of the aforesaid composition well wrought together. Temper them well in a silver spoon with your finger, then put the same into a silver ball, washing it out by little and little into the ball with a little Rosewater at once, till all the oil be washed out of the spoon into the ball, and then do the like by washing the same out of the ball with a little Rosewater at once, till all the scent be gotten out, putting the Rosewater still in a glass, when you have tempered the same in the ball sufficiently. A pint of Rosewater will be sufficient to mingle with the said proportion: and if you find the same not strong enough of the civet, then you may to every pint put one grain and a half, or two grains of civet to the weight of three grains of the aforesaid composition of oils.
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30. To colour a blacke haire preſently into a Cheſnut colour.
THis is done with oyle of Vitrioll, but you muſt doe it verie carefully not touching the skin.
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30. To colour a black hair presently into a Chestnut colour.
This is done with oil of vitriol, but you must do it very carefully, not touching the skin.
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31. A preſent and delicate perfume.
LAy two or three droppes of liquid Amber vppon a glowing coale, or a peece of lignum aloes, lignum Rhodium, or ſtorax.
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31. A present and delicate perfume.
Lay two or three drops of liquid Amber upon a glowing coal, or a peece of lignum aloes, lignum Rhodium, or storax.
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32. To renew the ſent of a Pomander.
TAke a graine of ciuet, and two of muske, or if you double the proportion it will bee ſo much the ſweeter, grind them vpon a ſtone with a little Roſewater, and after wetting your hands with Roſewater, you may worke the ſame in your Pomander. This is a ſleight to paſſe away an olde Pomander, but my intention is honeſt.
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32. To renew the scent of a Pomander.
Take a grain of civet, and two of musk, or if you double the proportion it will be so much sweeter, grind them upon a stone with a little Rosewater, and after wetting your hands with Rosewater, you may work the same in your Pomander. This is a sleight to pass away an old Pomander, but my intention is honest.
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33. How to gather and clarifie May-dewe.
VVHen there hath fallen no rain the night before, thē with a cleane and large ſponge, the next morning you may gather the ſame frō ſweet hearbs, graſſe, or corne: ſtraine your dewe, and expoſe it to the ſunne in glaſſes couered with papers or parchment prickt full of holes, ſtrain it often, continuing it in the ſun, and in an hote place till the ſame growe white and cleere, wich will require the beſt parte of the ſummer. Some commnend Maydewe gathered from Fennell and Celandine, to be moſt excellent for ſore eyes, & ſome commend the ſame (prepared as before) aboue Roſewater for preſeruing of fruits flowers, &c.
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33. How to gather and clarify May-dew.
When there has fallen no rain the night before, then with a clean and large sponge, the next morning you may gather the same from sweet herbs, grass, or corn : strain your dew, and expose it to the sun in glasses covered with papers or parchment pricked full of holes, strain it often, continuing it in the sun, and in an hot place till the same grows white and clear, which will require the best part of the summer. Some comment Maydew gathered from Fennel and Celandine, to be most excellent for sore eyes, and some comment the same (prepared as before) above Rosewater for preserving of fruits, flowers, etc.
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34. Diuers excellent ſentes for gloues, with their proportions and other circumſtances, with the manner of perfuming.
THe Violet, the Orenge, the Lemmon duely proportioned with other ſentes, performe this well, ſo likewiſe of Labdanum, Storax, Beniamin, &.c.
The manner is this, Firſt lay your vmber vpon a few coales till it begin to cracke like lime, then let it coole of it ſelfe, taking away the coales, then grinde the ſame with ſome yelloe ocre, till you perceiue a right color for a gloue: with this mixture waſh ouer your gloue with a little haire=bruſh vpon a ſmoothe ſtone in curie ſeame and all ouer, then hang your gloues to drie vppon a line, then with gum Dragagant diſſolued in ſome Roſewater, & ground with a little oyle de Ben, or of ſweete Almonds vpō a ſtone, ſtrike ouer your gloues in euerie place with the gum and oyle ſo ground together, doe this with a little ſpoonge, but bee ſure the gloues be firſt thoroughly dry, and the colour well rubbed and beaten out of the gloue; then let them hange againe till they be drie, which will be in a ſhort time. Then if you will haue your gloue to lie ſmooth and faire in ſhewe, goe ouer it againe, with your ſpoonge, and the mixture of gumme and oyle, and drie the gloue yet once againe. Then grinde vppon your ſtone two or three graines of good muske, with halfe a ſpoonefull of Rosewater, and wit ha verie little peece of a ſpoonge take vp the compoſition by a little and little, and ſo lay it vpon your gloue lying vppon the ſtone. Picke and ſtraine your gum Dragagant before you vſe it. Perfume but the one ſide of your gloue at once, and then hang it vp to drie, and then finiſh the other ſide. Tene graines of muske will giue a ſufficient perfum to eight paire of gloues. Note alſo that this perfume is done vpon a thin Lambes leather gloue, and if you worke vpon a kids skin or goates skin, which is vſuall leather for rich perfumes, thē you muſt adde more quantitie of the oyle of Ben to your gumme, and go ouer the gloue twiſe therewith.
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34. Diverse excellent scents for gloves, with their proportions and other circumstances, with the manner of perfuming.
The Violet, the Orange, the Lemon duly proportioned with other scents, perform this well, so likewise of Labdanum, Storax, Benjamin, etc.
The manner is this, first lay your amber upon a few coals till it begins to crack like lime, then let it cool of itself, taking away the coals, then grind the same with some yellow ochre, till you perceive a right colour for a glove: with this mixture wash over your glove with a little hair-brush upon a smooth stone in curry seam and all over, then hang your gloves to dry upon a line, then with gum Dragagat dissolved in some Rosewater and ground with a little oil of Ben, or sweet Almonds upon a stone, strike over your gloves in every place with the gum and oil so ground together, do this with a little sponge, but be sure the gloves be first thoroughly dry, and the colour well rubbed and beaten out of the glove; then let them hang again till they be dry, which will be in a short time. Then if you will have your glove to lie smooth and fair in show, go over it again with your sponge, and the mixture of gum an oil, and dry the glove yet once again. Then grind upon your stone two or three grains of good musk, with half a spoonful of Rosewater, wand with a very little piece of a sponge take up the composition by a little and little, and so lay it upon your glove lying upon the stone. Pick and strain your gum Dragagant before your use it. Perfume but the one side of your glove at once, and then hang it up to dry, and then finish the other side. Ten grains of musk will give a sufficient perfume to eight pairs of gloves. Note also that this perfume is done upon a thin Lamb's leather glove, and if you work upon a kids skin or goat's skin, which is usual leather for rich perfumes, then you must add more quantity of the oil of Ben to your gum, and go over the glove twice therewith.
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35. Sweet bags to lie among linnen.
FIll your bags only with lignum Rhodium finely beaten, and it will giue an excellent ſent to your linnen.
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35. Sweet bags to lie among linen.
Fill you bags only with lignum Rhodium finely beaten, and it will give an excellent scent to your linen.
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36. To make haire of a faire yellowe or golden colour.
THe laſt water that is drawne from honey being of a deepe red colour performeth the ſame excellently, but the ſame hath a ſtrong ſmell, and therefore muſt be ſweetned with ſome aromatical bodie.
Or elſe the haire beeing firſt cleane waſhed and then moiſtned a prettie while by a good fire in warme allum water with a ſpunge, you may moiſten the ſame in a decoiō of Turmericke, rubarb, or the barke of the Barberie tree, and ſo it will receiue a moſt faire and beautifull colour. The Dogs berrie is alſo an excellent berrie to make a golden liquor withall for this purpoſe, beate your allum to powder, and when the water is ready to ſeeth, diſſolue it therein: foure ounces to a pottle of water will be ſufficient, let it boyle a while, ſtraine it, and this is your allom licour wherewith you muſt firſt prepare the haire.
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36. To make hair of a fair yellow or golden colour.
The last water that is drawn from honey being of a deep red colour performs the same excellently, but the same has a strong smell, and therefore must be sweetened with some aromatic body.
Or else the hair being first clean washed and then moistened a pretty while by a god fire in warm alum water with a sponge, you may moisten the same in a decoction of Turmeric, rhubarb, or the bark of the Barberry tree, and so it will receive a most fair and beautiful colour. The Dog's berry is also an excellent berry to make golden liquor withall for this purpose, beat your alum to powder, and when the water is ready to seethe, dissolve it therein: four ounces to a pottle of water will be sufficient, let it boil a while, strain it, and this is your alum liquor wherewith you must first prepare the hair.
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37. How to colour the head or beard into a Cheſnut colour in halfe an houre.
TAke one part of lead calcined with ſulphur, and one parte of quicke lime, temper them ſomewhat thin with water, lay it vpon the haire, chafing it well in, and let it dry one quarter of an houre or thereabout, then wa.sh the ſame off with faire water diuers times, and laſtly, with ſoape and water, and it will be verie naturall haire colour. The longer it lyeth vpon the haire the browner it groweth. This coloureth not the fleſh at all, and yet it laſteth verie long in the haire. Sæpius experium.
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37. How to colour the head or beard into a Chestnut colour in half an hour.
Take one part of lead calcined with sulphur, and one part of quick lime, temper them somewhat thin with water, lay it upon the hair, chafing it well in, and let it dry one quarter of an hour or thereabout, then wash the same off with fair water diverse times, and lastly, with soap and water, and it will be very natural hair colour. The longer it lies upon the hair the browner it grows. This colours not the flesh at all, and yet it lies very long in the hair.Sæpius experium.
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