Adianthum Album, Adianthum Nigrum, Maidenhair.

THe black groweth here in Eng­land, France, Germany, and Norway, and most parts of Europe. It is to be chosen, the Leaves very green, the stalks of a lively reddish, black and dry withal. There has of late been a very good sort brought from Bergen in Norway; that [Page 2] which comes from Bristol, and other parts in Wales, is generally very good also.

The white Maiden Hair is not so plenti­ful here, neither so much in use. It is brought from Italy, New-England, France, and other places; the Stalk of it is more of yellowish green, and the Leaves larger and thinner than the black.

Adeps Castoris.

THe Fat of Castor is taken from above the Cods of Castor, of which the Dantzick and Poland sort generally have, as it were, two Cods above the Castor Cods, which are full of Fat.

Adeps Hominis.

THE Fat of Man is gathered from those parts of Men, as Suet is made of other Creatures, and Hogs Lard from Hogs, of which the sweetest and cleanest is to be preferred.

Adeps Ursi.

THE Fat of a Bear is of a very stinking strong smell, very greasie; 'tis for the most part brought from Greenland [Page 3] and other parts out of the North Coun­tries.

Alumen Commune.

COmmon Allum is made here in Eng­land, and a great many other parts of Europe, it is in large great Lumps of a sowrish astringent taste, white, and clear.

Alumen Plumosum.

IS in long shivers and long flakes, covered over with a small white fine Dust, not unlike to Feathers; it comes from Chio in the Straits, and likewise out of some parts of Germany: the best is in long flakes above an inch in length.

Alumen Roch.

IS an Allum which is roched, looks red­dish and very clear as a Crystal, if broken, and transparent; it comes from Smyrna in Turky, and some places in Italy. It is also called Roman Allum.

Agaricus.

'TIS an Excrescence of a fungous Mat­ter of a Tree, very white, and light, and cuts easily and short: the best comes from Barbary; there is another sort which comes from Helvetia, and other parts of Germany, viz. Norimberg; which is finer than that which comes from Russia, being in small pieces, but very fine, white, and light: the Russia sort is the coursest of all, being sometimes very crusty, and interwoven with red Veins, as also flinty and sandy, which is reckoned the worst.

* Alce Succotrina.

IS the finest of Aloes, therefore by some called Aloe Lucida; 'tis made in an Island called Succatora near Moco in the East Indies; the finest is most transparent, if broken, it turns to a fine yellowish Pow­der: 'tis brought to us from the East-In­dies: the smallest, thinnest, and lightest Bladders are to be preferred.

* Aloe Hepatica.

THE right Aloe Hepatica ought to be of a fine light Liver colour, fine and clear, not very foetid in smell; that which is called so he [...]e in England is nothing else but Aloe Caballina, of a strong foetid smell, and very course, fitter to be given to Horses than Men: it comes from Surrat in the East Indies.

* Aloe Barbados.

IS the same as the former, but rather finer, yet of a foetid smell; it comes in gourds, which is generally the best: some in pots is pretty good; that which comes in Casks is moist, and inferiour to the former.

* Ambra Grisea.

AMbergreese, the best is of an Ash co­lour, something speckled, with lit­tle small black and white specks; it is of a most fragrant, pleasant smell, clear from any dross, and not crusty without, run­ning a hot Needle slightly into it, there will issue out a Fatness of a fragrant scent; [Page 6] 'tis brought from the East and West Indies (viz. Bermoodos, &c.) and sometimes 'tis found in near parts adjacent: There was lately a piece discovered in a Sperma Ceti Whale in Ireland, somewhat like Ambergreese 'tis never the worse if it does incline to a yellowish colour; sometimes you will dis­cover the beaks of Birds in it, which is a symptome of its trueness: it has been ob­served that Birds will generally strike at it, and several pieces floating at Sea have by that means been taken up.

Ambra Nigra.

BLack Ambergreese, the best cometh from the East Indies, being of a black colour, sometimes speckled with a few grey Specks: We have had in former times an Irish black Ambergreese, which was more foetid than fragrant, breaking softish and very shining, but of late (tho' much en­quired for) scarce to be had for Mo­ney.

* Amber Liquid.

IS a very fine and fragrant Liquor of the same Condensity, as a Strasbourg Tur­pentine, of a pale reddish colour; it comes [Page 7] from Aegypt, Chio, and the Straits.

Amygdala Amara.

BItter Almonds are to be chosen fresh, large, breaking white within, of a bright colour without, they come most generally from Barbary, some few from Province, and other parts of France.

Amygdala Dulcis.

SWeet Almonds are to be chosen as aforesaid, but of a sweet taste, without rancor, the best are the Jordan, after them Province and Barbary Almonds.

Anacardia

IS the Fruit of an Indian Tree, like a Birds Heart, with Juice like Blood; it is by some called the Elephants Lowse; it is brought from Bantam in the East Indies.

Antimonium Crudum.

CRude Antimony is a Mineral Body, in which the Metalline nature is finish­ed, consisting of Sulphur Mineral, of [Page 8] Metallic Mercury indigested, and of an earthly Substance intermixt with Salt: That which is brought to us comes from Dantzick and Poland, which is in Loaves of a pretty length being larger streak'd, and less foot in it than that which comes from France, which is in large, round, thick Loaves, full of foot, and nothing nigh so good as the former.

Antimonium Hungar.

OF all Antimonies, the Hungarian and Transylvanian Antimony is to be pre­ferred, because that it is of a purer Sul­phur, and inbibeth a Golden Mineral; therefore are its streaks more splendid and longer, of an obscure reddishness, which showeth its goodness; 'tis cast in a Pyramid fashioned Loaf, and this Antimo­ny is in all Medicines to be preferr'd be­fore any other.

Antimonium Diaph.

DIaphoretick Antimony is a Chymical Preparation, with Nitre and Anti­mony, and Washing, that it comes very white and light.

Antimonii Vitrum.

OR Stibium, is a Glass of Antimony, looks a transparent deep red, Chymical­ly so prepared, and that most in Amster­dam.

Antimonii Cerussa

IS Chymically prepared from Antimo­ny, &c. made here in Town, being very white.

Aqua Fortis.

OF Aqua Fortis there is in Druggists Shops sold, viz. double and single. It is a Chymical Preparation, drawn from Salt petre and Copperas, to several degrees; the strength of it is known by pouring it upon the blade of a Knife, by its strong scent, fum [...]g and eating in presently in the blade of a Knife, or any thing of Brass or Co [...]er, as also by the quickly rotting a Pack-thred.

Aqua flor. Aurant.

ORange Flower Water is brought to us from Province and Nizza, in France, as also from Genoua and other parts of Ita­ly. Its Goodness is only known by the rare odoriferous and fragrant Smell by dipping your Handkerchief, &c. in it.

Argentum Vivum.

QUick Silver is a Mineral Liquor, or a Metallic Volatile; the best is Virgin Quick Silver, or that which is sometimes naturally found in the Earth, tho' most of it is made of a Mineral which is called Cinnaber, by the force of Fire, as also drawn out of other Metals; 'tis found in quanti­ties in Hungaria, Transylvania, Tyrol, and other parts of Germany, and some parts of Spain.

Aroma Equinum.

HOrse Spice is a thing made here in England of several Ingredients, as Foenugrick, Turmerick, Long Pepper, &c. All ground together in Powder.

Auriculae Judae.

JEws Ears is a spungy Excrescency out of Elder Trees, they are found here in England and most parts of Europe.

* Auripigmentum.

ORpment is a secundary Sulphureou Mineral, but inflammable: the finest comes from Surrat in the East Indies, break­ing of a shining Gold colour, there is a great deal in Saxony in Germany, but courser and lighter yellow, inclining to a green, more hard and rocky than the former.

Aerugo Aeris.

VErdigrease is a thing made out of Copper, which by the Evapora­ting of new Wine turns to a green Pow­der, and so gathered in Leather Bags, and brought to us from Marseilles in France; that which is of a dry and lively colour, breaking easily into Powder, is to be pre­ferr'd.

Aes Ustum.

IS nothing else but the Scales of Copper Calcined in a Reverberatory Fire; which are easily reduced into a Calx by beating them in a Mortar.

Arsenicum Album.

VVHite Rats-bane, the best of it breaks clear and transparent like Crystal, and comes out of Saxony, by way of Hamborough; it's nothing else but a fusion of Orpment and Salt, and there­fore not a natural but an artificial thing.

Arsenicum Citrinum.

YEllow Arsenick comes likewise out of Saxony; It is to be chosen of a pure yellow colour, breaking clear within.

Arsenicum Rubrum.

BY some called Rose Alger, alias Arse­nic Sandarac, is of an Orange colour, if beaten to Powder, the most pernicious of Poysons; even outwardly applied, it pro­duceth [Page 13] horrible Effects, this comes from the places aforesaid.

Baccae Alkekengi, Winter Cherries.

THey grow here against a Wall in England, and in a great many other parts wild amongst the Vineyards. The Berries are in a husk resembling red Cher­ries, but a little more of an Orange co­lour, being well dried, they will conti­nue of a lively red colour, a little en­clining to yellow.

* Baccae Coffee.

COho Seeds, or Coffee, is a Berry which groweth upon a Shrub in the Desarts of Arabia Foelix, f [...]om whence it is carried through all the Grand Siegnior's Dominions even to the East Indies; the best comes now from the East Indies, be­ing large, bright, a full [...]erry, and clean. Formerly that which came from Turky; (which generally looks a little greenish) was [Page 14] best esteemed; great quantities are yearly imported from both parts.

Baccae Hederae.

IVY Berries grow in England and all parts of Europe, they are to be chosen of a good full growth and well dried, and ga­thered in the right season.

Baccae Juniperi.

JUniper Berries grow here and in all parts of Europe: the largest and freshest of a good pleasant Smell, black without, and very green within, are to be preferred.

Baccae Lauri.

LAurberries, Bay Berries is a large Berry brought to us from Port a Port, of a very hot oleaginous taste, a little inclining to black, brown Kernels within, they come from several parts of the Straits.

Baccae Myrti.

MYrtilberries grow in Italy, France, and other hot Countries near the Rocks and Cliffs of the Sea, brought to us from Marseilles.

Baccae Kermes.

ALkermes Berries is of a lively red co­lour, very light, and soon broken, something like a Fly within. They come from Italy, Venice, France, and Mar­seilles.

Balsamum Capivi.

IS a Natural Balsam flowing from a Bal­sam Tree in Surinam in the West Indies, of an Aromatic Smell, hot and bitter taste, of a body clear, transparent, like Venice Turpentine, but exceeding all Turpentine for Goodness and Vertue.

* Balsamum Judaicum.

BAlm of Gilead, by some called of Mec­cha, by other Balsamum Syriacum, is a Balsam much resembling the former, but of a more condens'd Body; if some drops are poured into Water, it will spread upon the surface of the Water, and uphold a lit­tle piece of Tobacco Pipe; it is very fra­grant, of Smell somewhat like Rosemary and Sage Flowers: 'tis brought to us from Turky, and is said to grow out of a thorny Tree in Arabia, Media and India.

* Balsamum Peruanum.

NAtural Balsam, Indian Balsam is of a a very fragrant sweet Smell, a red­dish black colour, sinking under Water; 'tis brought to us from Peru, and New Spain, in earthen Jars covered over with Leather.

Balsamum Sulphuris,

IS nothing else but a Chymical Prepara­tion made out of Flower of Brimstone, and Oyl of Turpentine, till it comes to a most curious Balsamic condensity, red like a Ruby, sometimes 'tis made with Oyl of sweet Fennel, or Annis-seed.

* Balsamum Tolutanum.

BAlsam Tolu, is a Balsamous Liquor, of a red, inclining to a Gold colour, con­sisting between a liquid and a thick Body, very glutinous, where ever it fastneth it sticks close to it, and pleasant in Smell (and not nauseous like other Balsams) like the best of Lemons, and Jasmin Flowers; 'tis brought from Carthagena, by the Natives called Tolu, out of the Spanish West Indies, in large and small Callabastes.

Bolus Armenus.

FIne Bole or Bolus verus, it taketh its name from Armenia, a Country be­yond Greece, and is often brought from Turky and the Straits; 'tis also digged in Germany, nea [...] Wirtemberg, and great store, its said, may be had in St. Helena; the finest is of a fattish red colour, being put to the tongue will easily stick fast to it, being put in the water will as easily dis­solve, as Butter in melting.

Bolus Communis.

Common Bole is a thing made here in England of Red-oaker and White­ing, &c. the nearer it comes to the fine, the better esteemed.

* Borax.

IS a thing made out of natural Borax or Tincal, being in a manner refined from its Dross, &c. is in pretty large Lumps, bigger than a Walnut, white, almost transparent, of taste not acid, but as it were urinous. It is refin'd here, and in Holland, and other parts of Europe.

Butyrum Jessamin.

JEssamin Butter is made out of the Jessa­min Flowers and Lard, finely beaten in a Marble Mortar.

* Bang.

IS an Herb which comes from Bantam in the East Indies, of an Infatuating quali­ty and pernicious use.

* Camphora.

CAmphora or Camphor is a Gum of a Tree, of which there is great plenty in Japan, in Burneo and China, and other parts of the East-Indies, from whence it is brought to us in Duppers and Casks un­refined, being refined in large round Casks, is of a clear and almost trasparent body, of a white Crystalline colour, and Odoriferous strong smell, like the best Oyl of Spike, of a Volatile quality, easily dis­solving, [Page 19] being set on fire almost inex­tinguible, burning in Water and Air; and therefore of great use in Bombs, Carcasses, and other Fire-Works.

Cantharides.

CAntharides, or Spanish Flies, is an Insect which groweth out of Ash-Tree-leaves; they are found in Meadows and Corn-fields; they are to be chosen of a very lively green Colour, fresh, whole and large, without Dust, of a longish body. They come from France, Spain, Italy and Germany.

Cap. Papaver. Albi.

WHite Poppy head grows here in most parts of England, Germany, France, &c. being of very large Heads; a white Poppy seed within: Sometimes the Seeds are brought out of France, being very white and of a sweet taste, causing sleepiness.

Carabe.

AMber, or Succinum, is a bituminous Substance; or as some say, a Re­sin of the Earth, and out of old Trees [Page 20] thorowly digested; and from thence traduced into the Seas. The best is reckoned the White, which is said to be the fattest; the yellow or clear Amber colour the next to it; some of three or four pounds a piece in weight. They make several Toyes of it, as Necklaces, Knife hafts, Cabinets, &c. and a great deal is carried to the East-Indies; the brown and black is the worst, only fit to draw Oyl and Salt; it is found near the Sea-shores of Prussia, and brought to Sale at Coningsberg.

* Cariophylli.

CLoves, or little Cloves, so called, be­cause 'tis said they are beaten down before their full growth; those are to be chosen which are black, oyly, very hot in the tast, of a strong odoriferous smell. There is another sort which is called Antophylli, or Mother Cloves, which are large, full grown, but not so good as the former.

* Carpobalsamum.

SHould be the Berry that comes from the same Tree, out of which Balm [Page 21] of Gilead is made, of a longish shape; somewhat like to Cubebs in the taste; growing formerly in Palestina, then in Syria, but now transplanted into Egypt: but here in England we use the Jamaica Pepper, or Pimento, of which the smal­lest, roundest, and of a fragrant smell, (like Cloves) is to be preferred.

* Cassia Fistularis.

IS the fruit of a Tree growing in long Canes, or Pipes, hanging very full and thick on the Branches: The best of all cometh from the East-Indies, and great quantities used to be brought from Bantam; it is of a thin rind, full of Pulp, and free from ratling: There are also quantities brought from the West-Indies, as St. Martenico, Gardelup, Brassil, &c. of which sort the Pipes are gene­rally large and thick rinded, and not so pulpy within, and therefore worth a great deal less than the East-India sort.

* Castoreum Angl. Nov.

NEw-England Castor is the worst of all Castors, being in longish, hard, and thin Cods, the substance within [Page 22] more like Resin than Castor; they are the Cods from a Beaver: There is a sort which has been lately brought from Hudson's Bay, which is in shape of the Cods something like New-England, but in Quality and goodness far exceeding it, being moister in the Cods, and the in­ner substance of a very strong smell and taste, little inferiour to the Poland sort.

Castoreum Russiae.

IS the Cods or Stones of a Beaver; The best of all Russia, or other Ca­stor, is that of Siberia, of a strong and grave smell, of good large round Cods well fed, neither too dry nor too moist, if cut of a red liver colour. There is a­nother sort which is brought from Po­land and Dantzick, which is generally fat and moist, and nothing near so good as the former.

Cera Alba.

WHite Wax is made out of yellow Wax, the same being by a cer­tain Engine turned into small Flakes and Shivers, and bleached in the Sun, will turn white as Snow; which afterwards [Page 23] is cast into round Cakes, some thicker, others thinner, that is to be chosen, which smells well and chaws hard, not being mixt with Sheeps or Lambs Suet, and and that which looketh very white with­out the least cast of any yellowness.

Cera Flava.

YEllow wax is made here in England from the Bee-hives, of a firm bo­dy, and pleasant smell, it is of a good lively Colour, and made up in round Cakes of several bigness: That which comes from Dantzick and other parts of the East Country, is likewise very good, and free from Adulteration. That which comes from Guinea and African parts, is nothing near so good, being cast in Sand and adulterated, and of no good Colour.

Ceterach.

CEterach is an Herb which comes out of Germany; 'tis of a very [...]ender substance, of a light brownish Colour, easily running to dust.

Chamaepitys.

GRound Pine, alias, Iva arthetica, is a Herb which is in sandy ground here in England, and other parts of Europe, having a blewish Flower.

Chalybs Crud.

STeel is nothing else but Iron in the best way purged; that which comes from Styria and Venice, is generally reputed the best: Other sorts come from Cologne and Bergsland; but inferi­our to the former.

Chalybs Preparat.

IS Steel Chymically prepared by a strong Acid, &c.

Cerussa Veneta.

CErussa, or fine white Lead of Venice, is in little fine Loaves, wrapped up in blew Papers, brought over to us be­ing very heavy; formerly it used to be brought from Venice, now great store is imported from Holland; but that [Page 25] which is made here in England, is better esteemed.

Cinnabaris Factitia.

VErmilion, or made Cinnaber, is of a very fine lively red colour, made out of Quick-Silver and Brimstone by the Chymical Art. First, it was made only in Italy; afterward great quantities were imported from Holland; and now it is likewise made in England: The goodness is known by its pure fine red colour.

Cinnabaris Nativa.

NAtural Cinnaber is a Mineral consist­ing of Sulphur and live Mercury; some doth resemble a red Stone; the finest is a very smooth drop of a pure red, glistering and shining like the best of Vermilion; it is said to be found in Lybia; but of late, the Dutch have brought the finest yet seen from Japan, out of the East-Indies: That which is found in Germany, is rocky and stony, and far inferiour to the former.

* Cochinille.

IS a fine little Berry, breaking in a very dark red Powder, grayish co­loured without; in shape like that In­sect, called Lady-bird, but something less, and therefore by many believed to be a Flie, (or an Insect) which cannot be, that any such rich colour can be in any such Creature: The truest account I ever could learn, is, that some Flies and Insects fastening upon the leaves (which are sharp as Needles) of a cer­tain Shrub, on which your West-India Shoak-bears do grow, causes a kind of a blister, turning very red at first, and grayish the outside. After the Indians do rub all the other part of the leaf when dry, and thus the Cochinille is produced: Others think it only the blossom of a tender Herb, taken off before it flow­ers; 'tis of an excellent colour, of which all the finest Scarlet and Purple are dyed. Brought from New Spain and Mexico.

Corallina.

IS nothing else but a Sea-moss, (Mus­cus Marinus) growing in little white [Page 27] threads, as small Vipers to the Rock, like the Moss to a Tree, being good, is very white in longish Strings, like the unrifling of a course white Linnen; some of an inch long, some shorter, 'tis of a saltish taste, the smell resembling to Oisters.

Corallium Album.

WHite Coral is said to be a stony Juice growing under water in the Sea; some like the small branches of a Tree, others of several forms and shapes, (I have seen pieces of half a hundred Weight, covering pieces of the Wrack where the Silver was fetcht out) the best of it is that which is pure, white and clear, almost transparent; free from Dross, resembling almost the white Wax: It comes generally from the West-Indies, and other parts near Spain and France; there is a course sort like to pieces of Tobacco-Pipes, some small like Sugar-Confects, is better; but the best, is of good handsome clear Branches, and very clear and white.

Corallium Rubrum.

REd Coral, of a most pure red co­lour, like Vermillion when pollish­ed, and in large Branches, such as used to be transported to the East-Indies, is best. But for Physical uses, a small little Sprig sort is used likewise; that of a pure red is to be preferred; the pale scruffy sort is nothing near so good: It is brought from the Tyrrhene and Sioilian Seas, as likewise, some parts of Italy, and is polished at Naples.

Cornu Alcis.

THe Horn of an Elck is of several shapes, but that which is best for use, is a broad, slat, thick, heavy Horn, a little hollowish at one side; if white within, fit for rasping; is in some cases to be preferred before Harts-horn.

Cornu Cervi.

HArts-horn, or Stags horn, of which the best come out of Germany; the large with white and clear tips, of a good fresh colour without, and very [Page 29] white within, are best; those which come from the East-Countreys, Scotland and Norway, are not so good.

Cornu Rhinocerotis.

THe Rhinoceros horn is of a dark brownish colour, with a sharp point, mostly bendeth Half-Moon fa­shion, but the Root very broad and heavy: I have seen some of three foot in length; they are brought over from the East-Indies.

Cornu Unicornu.

THe Unicorns horn is sometimes eight foot and more in length, others of a smaller size; they are very sharp pointed, running taper all along, and twisted of the colour of Ivory, and a finer grain than any Ivory, and very white within, they are not of a four leg'd Creature, like to a Horse, but come from a Fish, and therefore a Sea-Uni­corn; they are brought from the Straits Davids, near the North-Passage.

Cortex Cappari Rad.

CAper-bark is of the Roots of a Caper Tree, or rather a Shrub, whereupon the Capers grow; the Bark is best which is bright, a fair Paisnip colour, and somewhat large, and not Worm eaten.

* Cortex Cassiae Ligneae.

CAssia-Lignea is of several sorts, the most and best for Physical Pre­scription, is the quill sort, (being made up in small bundles) the thickness of a Goose Quill, generally sixteen Inches, or thereabouts, long, of a bright light Cin­namen colour, of a sweet, but not sharp biting, &c. of a glutenous tast when chawed. There is another sort, which is called the Tramboon sort, of which there is one kind in bundles like Clove-Park, of a very hot biting tast, break­ing gummy as it were, and blackish wi­thin like Clove-Bark, which is very good also; then likewise another sort much like this last, in large thick rowles as big as a Thigh, which proves pretty good and strong, but is of a very dark [Page 31] colour. Others of the Tramboon sort, is like the small Cinnamon, something of the same tast, but not so strong, but more woody, and of a worse colour; all come from the East-Indies.

Cortex Cinnamomi.

CInnamon is a Bark of the Cinnamon Tree, which groweth upon the Island Zeylon, of a light bright Cinna­mon colour, of a very hot, but very pleasant odoriferovs tast, of a fragrant scent in the very handling of it, in Pipes about a yard in length; the smallest and thinnest Bark is generally best.

Cortex Citri.

CItron Peels come from Spain and Portugal; those which look of a lively yellow colour and fragrant smell, are best.

* Cortex Elatherii.

IS a Bark so called from the name of an Island which is in the West-Indies; 'tis a round curled Bark, (some­thing like Jesuits Bark) of a very hot [Page 32] tast, and fragrant smell when burned, therefore it is often used to sweet-scent Tobacco.

Cortex Esulae Rad.

IS a small bright Bark, growing in En­gland, Germany, &c.

Cortex Granatorum.

ARe the Peels of Pomegranate-Ap­ples, of which, greatest part are brought to us from Portugal; the largest, reddish without, and a bright yellow within, are to be preferred. They grow also abundantly in Turky, Italy, Egypt, France and Spain, and other parts of the World.

Cowitch.

IS the down of a large Cod, like a Pease-cod, of a brown colour, like dark Cinnamon, the said Cowitch being nothing else but a down covering the said Cods, called Cowitch, because of its provoking itching and scratching, is of no other use, but to play Tricks and Waggery with: It cometh from Jamaica.

* Cortex Guajaci.

THe Bark of Lignum Vitae, or Lignum Guajacum, that which is fresh and new, and taken from the Tree, when it is alive and green, is to be preferred, though a great many use also the dry Bark; the Lignum Vitae groweth abundantly in Jamaica, and in most of the American Islands.

Cortex Limonum.

LEmon Peels are gathered here from the Lemmons, those in Holland and other parts, they import great quantities from Portugal; those which are of a good colour and scent, are best.

* Cortex Peruanus.

JEsuites Bark, China chinna, quin quina, Cascarello, Cortex Patrum, is the Bark of a Tree which groweth in Peru, the Bark being not too large, but from the smaller Twigs curled, a lively colour, a little more dark yellowish than Cinna­mon, of a bitter taste, breaking shin­ingly, sometimes very rough, and a [Page 34] whitish outward Bark are to be chosen: That which is very thick, dark colour­ed and flat, is nothing near so good.

* Cortex Sassafrae Lign.

THe Bark of Sassafras is of a reddish bright colour, and strong taste: It is brought from New-England.

Cortex Tamarisci.

IS the Bark of a Tree which groweth in Germany, along the Rhine and Da­nube, in gravelly places; it comes in large bundles, the Bark looking an Iron gray without, and light brown within.

* Cortex Winteranus.

WInter Bark is a whitish Bark brought to us from the West-Indies, of a very hot biting tast, pretty large and thick of Substance.

Cranium Humanum.

THe Scull of a Man ought to be of such an one which dieth a violent Death, (as War, or Criminal Execu­tion) [Page 35] and never buried: Therefore those of Ireland are here best esteemed, being very clean and white, and often covered over with Moss.

Cremor Tartari.

IS a refining, and boyling, and shooting of French Argol, which is brought to us in quantities from France, that which is best, looks very white and clear, not yellowish, and the nearer it resembles Crystal Tartari, (which is made of Rhenish Argol) the better it is to be esteemed.

Crocus Anglicus.

ENglish Saffron is mostly brought out of Cambridgeshire, and gathered near Saffron▪Walden, made up in Cakes; that which is of very fiery red, and blood red colour, of a very strong smell, of a hottish tast, striking a very good Tin­cture, of a large Leaf, tough and firm in the tearing, is to be preferred: That which is of a pale yellowish colour, old and decayed, is by nothing near so good, therefore the newest is to be cho­sen before any, unless the year before [Page 36] brought forth that which was larger, richer, and of a better colour.

Crocus Hispanicus.

SPanish Saffron comes in loose Leaves, and is generally oyled over; that which is of a large Leaf, good lively colour, and well scented, as above-said, is to be chosen.

Crocus Martis.

IS a Chymical Preparation; being made of Iron by a Calcination in a Rever­beratory Fire, till it cometh off in a fine pure red Crocus.

Crocus Metallorum.

THe Saffron of Metalls is made of Antimony, Salnitre, (and some­times fine Tartar) put to a Fusion and Detonation, the Faeces being separated, produceth a fine Liver-coloured Crocus.

* Cubebae.

CUbebs is an Aromatick Fruit, some­what like to Pepper, being a little [Page 37] less, of a hot Aromatick tast: They grow in the Isle of Java, and are ge­nerally brought from Bantam.

Cuscuta.

DOdder is an Herb which is inclining to a red colour, and very stalky; it groweth in most parts of Europe.

Crystallus.

CRystal is a stone much like to frozen Ice; that which is used in Physick ought to be pure, clear and whitish, tran­sparent like Water; 'tis abundantly found in Germany, Bohemia, Hungaria, Cypres, France, &c.

Chelae Cancrorum.

CRabs-Claws are the tips of the lar­ger Sea-Crabs gathered here in England, and near adjacent places, the largest being most desired, being black on the tips, and red underneath.

Cicerum Rub.

REd Cicer is a kind of a Pea of a bright fresh red colour, a little [Page 38] sharp point at one end of it, full and large, and not black or dark; they come from Italy.

Cicer Album.

IS the same as aforesaid, being on­ly of a white colour instead of red; they come from Italy, as the former.

* Colocynthis.

COloquintida, Coloquints is a wild Fruit, not unlike to Oranges, which being pared, is very white and light, full of Seeds, coming from Egypt, the taste so bitter, even exceeding Gall.

Coculus Indus.

IS a Berry which is brought from the East-Indies, a little more round and larger than Bay-berry, hollow within, and of a brownish colour: They bring them likewise from Turky.

Colophonia.

IS nothing but a transparent, clear, and yellowish Resin, which will easily [Page 39] be beaten into a (whitish) Powder: 'Tis brought to us from France.

Dactylus.

DAtes is a Fruit coming from Barbary, some from Asia: The best are large, long in shape, yellow colour, in­clining a little to red; (some a little darker) if the stone within is very white, and a little Cap upon their tops, showeth that they are fresh, their taste is sweet, somewhat like to Malago-Wine.

Dens Apri.

THe Tush of a wild Boar is crooked­ly bent, something like to a Sea-horse Tooth, but a great deal less; not above two or three Inches long, as white as Ivory, sharp at one end, and hollow at the other: They come from Germany.

Dens Equi Marini.

THe Sea-horse Tooth is of a large bigness, some of four, five, or six pound weight, crookedly bent like a Half-Moon, white like Ivory: They are found in the West-Indies, Hudsons Bay, Greenland, and many other parts.

Diapente.

DIapente, is a Composition made by every Druggist, for the use and cure of Horses.

Ebor. Rasurae.

THe shavings of Ivory, being made by the Ivory Comb-makers and Turners; the largest, whitest, and clean­est, are best.

[...]lixir Proprietatis.

IS a Chymical Preparation made of the best of Saffron, Myrrh and Aloes, &c. which is known by the tast, as likewise by the good tincture from the Saffron.

Epithymum.

EPithymum, is a kind of a Dodder which groweth over Time, like a Silk, or a Cob-web, of a brown red­dish colour, that which has a good fra­grant smell, and fewest stalks, is to be preferred. It comes from Turky, Italy, and other parts of the Straits.

Ens Veneris.

IS a Chymical Preparation made of Copper, Sal Armoniack, &c. That which is good, is very light; of a yel­lowish Orange colour, is made here in Town.

Flores Balaust.

ARe the blossoms of the Pomegranate Tree, of a very lively Scarlet red colour, (though they are dried) pretty large, they come in great quantities from Turky, sometimes also from Portugal, Italy and Spain,: They grow here in England, and many other parts.

Flores Chamaemeli.

CAmomil Flowers, of which the dou­ble is called Roman Camomil-Flow­ers, being most fragrant, and whiter than the single, the same being yellow within, and white at the edge: They grow here in England, Germany, and most parts of Europe.

Flores Meliloti.

MElilot Flower is of a yellow co­lour, growing here in England, in stony places best: It is in its Flowers [Page 43] the whole Summer, the smell resem­bling somewhat near to Honey.

Flores Origani.

ORiganum, the best which is liked of here in England, resembleth the sweet Marjarom, 'tis nothing else but a wild Marjarom, growing in Spain, Portu­gal, Italy, and other hot Countries, of a fragrant smell, betwixt Marjarom and Time, being in knotty Flowers, and free from Stalks, and of a light brownish co­lour. It is generally brought from Ve­ [...]ice and Cadiz.

Flores Staechados.

SAechas is a Flower pretty large, (much of the shape of large Hops) of a fragrant smell when growing, the Flowers are yellow and blewish, but when dried up, of a Beer colour, or light brown in knobs: the largest not broken, well scented, are best, which come from the Straits, Italy and Spain: There is a blewish sort which comes from Marseilles, but is not so well liked of.

Flores Sulphuris

IS nothing else but rough Brimstone sublimed by a Chymical way; it is to be chosen, that which is fine, light and soft, not harsh, of a fine lively yellow colour, almost insipid in taste, dissolving in the Mouth.

Folia Betonicae.

BEtony Leaves are gathered here in England, and most parts of Europe, their Flowers being of a Purple colour; the best are those which are gathered in May.

Folia Dictamni Cret.

DIttany Leaves grow in Candia▪ Dalmatia, Morea, &c. the bes [...] are in large Leaves, well covered with Willow-green, rough Cotton as it were upon them; sometimes with Purple Flowers: Those Leaves which are thi [...] and bald, are to be rejected, they come from Italy.

* Folia Malabathri.

FOlium Indiae, Folium Cassiae, is brought to us from the East Indies, groweth plentifully in Cambaja near the Water­ [...]de; the Leaf is large and broad, longer than a Lawrel leaf, not quite so broad; that is to be chosen which is green, of a strong smell, Cinnamon like, and that which is fresh, not black or decayed.

Folia Rosarum Rubrar.

REd-Rose-Leaves come out of France, sometimes great sto [...]e are gathered in England, of a sweet smell, lively, dark red colour, choice ought to be made.

Folia Scordii.

SCordium, or wild Germander, groweth in and near waterish places here in England, and many places of Europe.

* Folia Sennae Aleppo.

ALeppo Senna, is the coursest of all Senna, (except the East-India) be­ing generally full of Stalks, &c. of a shor­ter [Page 46] Leaf, it is to be chosen of a good strong smell, not musty, green, of a pal [...] colour, and well cleansed.

* Folia Sennae Alexand.

ALexandria Senna, is the best of al [...] Senna, of a large and long leaf, [...] fresh smell, free from Stalks, and small▪ of a lively colour, and a very goo [...] scent.

Folia Soldonellae.

SEA-Colwort, or Bindweed, is an Her [...] of a green leaf, growing near Maritim places in Italy, France and Zealand▪ from thence 'tis brought to us.

Folia Tussilaginis.

THe leaves of Colts-foot grow her [...] in England, and most part of Eu­rope.

* Gallae.

GAuls, is a thing which groweth upon Oaks (of a certain kind) in Turky, more in use by Dyers and Salters, than Druggists; the best sort are the Aleppo Gauls, and the best of them, those which are blew and heavy, those which are yel­lowish, inclining to red, (as most of the Smyrna sort) are not so much esteemed: They are brought from Turky.

* Grana Paradisi.

MAllagetta, is of a dark reddish co­lour, hot taste like Pepper: They are brought from Guinea.

* Gutta Gamba.

CAmbogium, Gutta-Gum, is an inspis­sated Juice of a Plant, but not well known of what Herb: The same is brought from China, the colour is not un­like to the finest Curcuma; a fine yellow, [Page 48] pure, inclining to an Orange colour▪ without Dross, pure and clean, in round Rowles and Cakes, easily dissolving, when touched with wet, or the Tongue, wil [...] turn whitish, or of a milky Substance.

* Gum Ammoniacum.

Gum-Ammoniack is in fine little drops, the best is loose, somewhat like fine Olibanum, but in less drops, white within, and yellow without, smelling like to Castoreum, of a bitter taste, it will easily stick to the Fingers, and so it often cometh all in one Mass or Lump; it is brought from Turky and East Indies, growing near the place where the Oracle of Hammon was, from whence 'tis thought to take its name.

* Gum Animi.

HEre that which is called Gum Animi, is called beyond the Seas Copal, and so Vice versa; the Gum here meant, is hard, transparent, rough without, like Gum Senica; it is brought from Guinea.

* Gum Arabicum.

GUm Arabick, Gummi Thebaicum, Gum Babylon cometh from a small Tree growing near the Water, of a white, clear, and transparent colour: 'Tis brought to us from Turky, and other parts of the Straits.

* Gum Asa faetida.

STinking Asa (by some called Devils­dirt) are the Tears (or Lachryma) of a Tree called Laseris, growing in Sy­ria, Lybia, and Media, the finest is in pure fine, white and clean drops, free from Stalks and other mixture, of a very strong foetid or stinking smell, even exceding Garlike; 'tis adulterated with flower Sagapenum, &c. It is brought from the East-Indies and the Straits.

Gum Cerasorum.

GUM. from a Cherry-Tree is of a brown red colour, softish and clammy; 'tis found issuing out of Cherry-trees here in England, and all parts of Europe.

* Gum Carannae.

GƲm Caragna is a softish resinous Gum, being very tough, of a darkish Olive colour (inclining to a Musk co­lour) being soft, condenseth; being brought from the Spanish West-Indies, from a place called Cartagena, being of an odoriferous smell.

* Gum Copal.

IS a whitish softish Gum (as it is here in England esteemed) of an indiffe­rent good smell, inclining to a yellow­ish white colour, much like to the ordi­nary Frankincense, but of a better smell; It comes from the Spanish West-Indies.

Gum Bdellium.

'TIs the Tear (or Lachryma) of a thorny Tree growing in Arabia, India and Media, 'tis of a bitter taste, fat in feeling, of a fragrant smell, some­what softish, not easily to be beaten in a Mortar, of a light brownish colour, (like bright and fresh Prunelloes) and some of it black.

There is another sort which here is most desired, which cometh amongst Gum Senica, and a little resembling it, or like large pieces of Olibanum, which is easily beaten into Powder, but by the Learned, not looked upon so true as the former.

* Gum Benzoin.

IS very well scented, odoriferous and fragrant, the best is as if it were mar­bled, or intermixt with white and light brown, or dark yellowish specks, break­ing very easily, being rubbed betwixt the Hands, of a most pleasant fragrancy; it may also be distinguished by throwing some small Powder upon Coal: It is said to be found in Samaria and Sidon, but that which is brought to us, cometh from the East-Indies. There are several sorts, and of several qualities, some gray and white, which is pretty good, and a­nother sort all grayish, little white, but inclining to a dark brown, full of Dross, which is the worst.

Gum Elemi.

IS a Gum brought to us from the Spanish West-Indies, (some say also from Ae­thiopia) 'tis a very soft, bright, almost transparent Gum, white, inclining to yel­low and green colour, so it seemed be­cause of its moisture and softness, it cometh in longish Cakes, rouled up in flags, if lighted on a Candle, or Fire, there will exhale a sweet Fragrancy.

* Gum Guajaci.

IS a Gum issuing out of a Lignum-vitae Tree, the best is in great pieces, clear like Rosin, and breaks as easily, but of a green colour, that which is very clear and clean, breaking green, not filled up with Dross, (as some is) ought to be chosen: It cometh from Jamaica, and o­ther parts of the West-Indies.

* Gum Galbanum.

IS a fattish and glutinous Gum, gene­rally v [...]y moist, and of a strong fla­vour and smell, but [...]ragrant and pleasant withal, of a white, inclining to yellow­ish [Page 53] colour, sometimes full of little light Stalks and dusty; the clearest and purest is to be preferred, which cometh from Turky. Some hath lately been brought from the East-Indies, which hath been much adulterated, and nothing near so good as the former.

* Gum Euphorbium.

IS the Gum of a thorny Tree growing in Barbary, from thence 'tis imported to us. The best is [...] like a middling sort of Manna in small Flakes, a little smell, but very pernici­ous if taken, and hot in the Nose, will set it (speaking comparatively) all on a Fire.

Gum Hederae.

GUM of Ivy is found in most part of Europe, as also here in England.

Gum Juniperi,

OR Gum Sandaraca, cometh from Bar­bary, being in little longish tears or drops of a yellowish colour, almost tran­sparent, very hard, and if beaten, it [Page 54] will run in a very fine Powder, (which is called Pounce) 'tis abundantly used in Varnish, gilding of Leather, &c.

* Gum Lacca.

IS said to be the Juice of a Tree, which is said to be gathered by flying or winged Ants, (like as Bees do honey out of Flowers) which they induce about the Twigs and Branches of Trees. And thus we see stick I [...] to us: 'Tis of a redd [...] [...]ght colour, not unlike to small [...]ed Myrrh; that which is called Seed Lack, is in small, bright reddish grains; the best is most brightest, inclining to a yellowish colour, it smells sweetish when burnt, (though unwholsome) Shell Lack is made out of Seed Lack, being melted down of the finest Lack, and if fine, is of a reddish colour, and almost transparent. It cometh from Martaba, Malavar, and Sumatra in the East-Indies.

* Gum Labdanum.

IS said to be a liquor (or rather a Juice) out of a Tree called Ledon, of a blackish colour, cometh from Cypres in lumps, (which is generally the best) or in Pigs-tails, [Page 55] rolled up in round tursted Cakes (which are generally of a fragrant smell; but full of Sands) especially when burnt, that which is fat, gummy, easily molli­fied, is best.

* Gum Myrrha.

MYrrh is a resinous gummy Juice which groweth out of a Tree, of which they open the Bark, from thence it floweth in little and bigger drops, of a bright, fattish, and yellowish colour, of a fragrant smell and bitter taste, smooth and bright, not too heavy, the black and crusty is not so good; 'tis said to come from Arabia, but we have it brought from the East-Indies.

* Gum Olibanum.

'TIs the true and right, the best are in little round white-yellowish drops, inclining a little to red, being in loose drops, and not run together; the best cometh from the Straits, very good com­eth likewise from the East-Indies, but some of it being run together in lumps and turned black, being nothing near so much esteemed.

* Gum Opopanax.

OPopanax is a fine reddish fragrant Gum, 'tis gathered from a Root, be­ing the Juice of it, which thickned in the product; the best is in round loose drops, but being very glutinous, it will stick together in lumps; the best cometh from the Straits and Turky, and very good has been brought from the East-Indies, though of late they have very much adulterated the same in those parts, viz. with Saga­p [...]num, and Gum Ammoniacum.

* Gum Sagapenum.

SAgapenum, the Juice of Serapin, is a drop, or a Gum out of a Tree, grow­ing in the Regions of Media, and some from Alexandria, being sincere, very clear, the outward colour yellowish and reddish, inwardly white, of a sharp taste, grave smell, a little resembling Garlick.

* Gum Sarcocolla.

IS a very small Lachryma in little grains [...]ot much bigger than Gravel, of a yellow, reddish colour, of a bitterish and [Page 57] sweetish taste, (like Liquorish) it runs out of a thorny Tree, being excorticated; 'tis brought to us from the East-Indies.

* Gum Styrax Cal.

STorax Calamita, (à cannarum Calamis sic dicta) is the Gum of a T [...]ee, being a resinous Juice, fat, soft in hand­ling, of a most sweet fragrant smell, of a reddish colour, being mix'd with Bran is the worse for it; some with Saw dust, which is the worst of all. This is gene­rally brought from Turky and Alexandria.

* Gum Senica.

GUM Senica, is a Gum which com­eth from Guinea, growing near a River called Senica, coming in large round Knobs, some reddish, some whitish, breaking very clear with [...]n and rough without: 'Tis brought to us from Hol­land and France, because our African Company have no admittance in those parts from whence they bring it.

* Gum Tacamahaca.

OF which there is two sorts, one is brought over in shells, which is soft and whitish, of a most pleasant and fra­grant smell; the other in lumps, cometh in Chests, which is nothing near so good, being generally drossie; both come from New Spain.

* Gum Tragacanthum.

GUM Traganth, is a Gum which is brought from Turky; the best is ve­ry white, in little small and curled Sprigs, that which is thick, brown and yellow­ish, is of little value; it will easily dissolve and turn into a Mucilage, &c.

Gluten Oris.

MOuth Glew is made of Icing Glass, Gum Senica and Traganth, in little long pieces, above an Inch and a half in length.

Granadillas Peru.

THe Granadilla is a black Berry (a sort of Cataputia) of a longish shape, a little bigger than a Pine Kernel, of a black grayish Husk, a white Kernel within, (like the Barbados Nuts) not speckled, but more a black colour, one half kernel being able to purge any body both upward and downward; they are light, and not heavy, and come from Peru in America.

Hordeum Gallicum.

FRench Barley, so called, because it used to be brought out of France; 'tis no­thing else but a Barley excorticated, or the upper Husk taken off by a certain Mill, which is made for that purpose; that which is round, white and clear, is the best: The same is now made here, and in Holland and Germany, &c.

Hordeum Perlatum.

PEarl Barley, so called, because it doth very much resemble the larger sort of Seed-Pearl, being very round and small, white, well-flowred over, fresh, and not musty, the smaller the better, 'tis likewise done as aforesaid, but twice or thrice over to make it the finer, the best cometh from Germany, and in all, used to be preferred before the French Barley.

Ichthyocolla.

Icing-Glass (in High-Dutch, Hauson blass, Low-Dutch, Huysen blassen) is the pro­duct of a great Fish in the Danube, called in Latin Huso, of a glewy substance, without Bones, or grissel Bones, (except in the Head) sometimes four and twenty foot in length, and without Scales, he be­ing desirous of fresh-water, cometh out of the Euxine Sea into the Danube, most Icing Glass is made in Muscovy; the best [Page 61] is the Patriarch sort, four square, very thin and white, almost transparent, the large Horse-shooe sort in thin Rings, and clear, called the Czars sort, is the next; that which is yellow and brown within, a thick sort, is inferiour; that in square Books or Cakes, the worst of all.

Jujubae.

JUjubes is the fruit of a Tree called Zi­ziphus, of the bigness of a large Luke Olive, of a red colour like a Cherry, of tast of Raisins of the Sun, having a Stone within like Prunes; the best are plum full of Pulp, and come from Italy; there is another sort cometh from France, which are lean and hungry, a lighter red colour, but nothing near so good.

* Juncus Odoratus.

SQuinanth, alias Camelshay, is brought from Turky, and said to grow in Ara­bia; that which is good, is of a strong Aromatick smell, is well colour­ed, bright, of a good length, being often times made up in small bundles, of a Py­ramid fashion; the short, grayish, and knotty sort, is nothing near so much to be esteemed.

Lac Sulphuris.

IS made of Flower of Brimstone, and Salt of Tartar, by a Chymical Prepara­tion, &c.

Lapis Amethystus.

THE Amethyst Stone, is of a dark Peach, or a live and light Purple, but a great deal paler; the best is of the East-Indies, or Oriental sort, which is fit to be set in Rings, the other, and that which we use in Physick, is courser, and not so well coloured, which is brought to us out of Germany.

Lapis Amianthus.

IS a reddish Stone, the best coming from the East-Indies, those which come from Bohemia, and other parts of Germany, are not so good: This Stone is of very little use, and very little sold amongst Druggists.

Lapis Armenus.

THE Armenian Stone is of several spots, green, blewish, gold-colour'd, and a little inclining to black; this Stone is so called, because it is brought from Armenia.

* Lapis Bezoar Occidentalis.

THE West-India Bezoar, cometh most­ly from the Spanish West-Indies, of several sizes and bigness, some bigger than a Turky-Hens-Egg, others no bigger than a Hasel-Nut, &c. The right is of an Ash-gray colour, some inclining to black; it shivers pieces from pieces, as well as the Oriental Bezoar, though in vertue by fair inferiour.

* Lapis Bezoar Orientalis.

ORiental Bezoar is found in the inner parts of a Beast, of several Forms and Shapes, some round, Oval, longish and square, and sometimes in it a straw, a bean, a stalk, a myrobalan Kernel, a Hair and pibble Stone; They are of several bigness, those in sort not exceeding a [Page 64] dram; others of half, or one Ounce, but those of two and three Ounces, are Rari­ties: They are of a dark green Olive colour, smooth and glissening.

Lapis Calaminaris.

IS a grayish Stone, inclining to yellow and red; 'tis very heavy, and used in the making Brass out of Copper; and this Stone it comes from Germany, and se­veral other parts, as also from Bristol and others parts of England.

* Lapis Contrayerva.

IS a made Stone of Contrayerva-Roots, Pearls, Coral, Amber, Crabs-eyes, and several other Ingredients, which after is gilded over, smelleth strong of the Root.

Lapis Dentalis.

ARE littte bones out of a Haddock, or large Whiting, having two in every Head, they have as it were little Teeth at one side of them, from which, I suppose the name is derived.

Lapis Gagates.

JEtt, or Gett, is a bituminous Stone, very shining and hard; 'tis so called from Gaga, a River in Sicily: It comes like­wise from Asia and Turky.

* Lapis de Goa.

GOA Stones, (by some not rightly called Lapis Jaspar Antonicus) is a made Stone, (by the Portugees of Goa, be­ing the chief place the Portugoise have near China in the East-Indies) some say of Seed-pearl, Bezoar, Gold, and other In­gredients; they are of a dark green co­lour, mixed with Gold Streaks, in shape almost of a large Olive, cutting very fine within, of a gray colour.

Lapis Granatas.

GRanat is a dark reddish Stone, some as large as a small Pistol-shot, others are small like Guinea Grains: There is a great many found in Bohemia, and other parts of Germany, the clearest, and redest like Rubies, are the best.

Lapis Haematites.

SOme call it Blood-stone, being of a blood red colour; the best are long, and do shiver sharp at one end, like a Needle: They are found in Bohemia and Silesia, near Breslaw.

Lapis Hyacinthus.

HYacinth Stones are of a light brown, or Beer colour, the best are small, flat, and a rough outside: There is a large sort, which looks as if they were cut or pollished, of a red colour: The Oriental and best, are finer than both, of the co­lour of red fiery Flames. The former are found near a River in Silesia, the o­ther come from France, and the best from East-India.

Lapis Jaspis.

IAsper Stone, is of a reddish colour, (and not as some say, of a green in­terwoven with red spots) it comes from the East-Indies.

Lapis Judaicus.

IS a longish Stone of the bigness of a Finger; some shorter, 'tis of a gray colour; those which come from Syria are best esteemed.

Lapis Lazuli.

IS a blewish Stone, of a most excellent colour if fine, (of which Ultramarine is made) some are with Golden (or rather Brass) Veins interwoven; the courser is mixt with white, like rough Alabaister; the best is that which holds its colour in Fire, and comes from the East-Indies and Turky; That which is found in Germany, is nothing near so good.

Lapis Lyncis.

IS a Stone of various colour, but mo [...]t betwixt a gray and brown, sharp at one end like an Arrow, and Pyramid fashion, the bigness of a little Finger: They are found in Candia, Pomerania, Helvetia, and other parts of Germany.

Lapis Magnes.

LOad-stone is of an Iron colour, and looks sometimes rusty; if good, it will draw Iron strongly to it, by vertue of which, Sailers and Mariners find out all parts of the World: 'Tis found near Iron Mines, in Norway, Germany, Italy, Sweedland, and Cornwal here in England.

* Lapis Manateae.

LApis Manateae, is a whitish bone of a Fish called Manatea, which is plenti­ful in America and the West-Indies, viz. St. Christopher's, Mevis, Jamaica, &c. It is very white and hard, like a Stone, somewhat resembling white Ivory.

Lapis Nephriticus.

IS a grayish Stone, inclining to a pale green; it comes out of New and Old Spain, likewise from some parts of Ger­many, of which one has been seen weigh­ing fifty Pound and more at Francf [...]rt.

Lapis Ostiocolla

IS of a whitish colour, very rough, in shape like the Pipe of a mans Bone; 'tis found in the Palatinate, Darmstad, and in Saxo­ny.

Lapis Sapphirus

IS of a Steel colour, in very small pieces, that sort comes from Germany, and is used in Physick; but the Oriental Sapphire is of a most curious blew colour, which is set in Rings, and is brought from the East-Indies.

Lapis Rubinus

IS of a pure, fine, red, fiery colour; that which is Physically used, is very small, like Gravel, but of blood red colour; the harder they are, the better they are rec­koned: The small ones which are used, come out of Germany, Bohemia and Italy; the large Oriental Rubies, being Jewels of great worth, come from Zeylon, and other parts of the East-Indies.

Lapis Sardus.

IS of a fleshy colour, therefore some­times (though corruptly) Carneol; they are found in Egypt, Arabia, and likewise very good ones in Bohemia and Silesia.

* Lapis Smaragdus.

EMerauld Stone, are (if good) of a very fine green and lively colour, especi­ally those which are the Oriental; the o­ther which come out of Egypt, & Germany, are far inferiour, being sometimes mixt with white and purple Amethysts.

Lapis Topasius.

TOpas Stones, some are very hard, and if fine and a good lustre, they resemble a Diamond, the nearest of any others; more soft, resemble Crystals, and so are those which are found in Bo­hemia; They are likewise called Chry­solithus.

* Lapis Tutia

IS a dark grayish Stone, very rough on the one side, and hollow and smooth on the other; 'tis said to be the Exfulmi­nation of Brass Mettal, but I rather be­lieve it Natural: They are brought from the East Indies.

Lapis ex felle Bovis.

IS a little Stone found in the gall of an Oxe.

Lapis Spongiae.

ARe little white Stones which are found amongst the Sponges, being supposed to be that which fastneth the Sponges to the Rocks: They come from the Gulph L [...]panto.

Lapis Aetites.

THe Eagle Stone is of two sorts; the Oriental is of the bigness of a Prune, or a Plumb, of a yellowish gray colour, the other of divers shapes and bigness, are found near Sweinford in Germany. They [Page 72] have another Stone within (as it were pregnant) which rattles, those are of an Iron colour, rough without, some of them are polished; they are found in the Nest of an Eagle. Women with Child carry them under the left Arm, a­bout them, to hinder Miscarriage and Abortion.

Lapis Hibernus.

IRish slate, is a softish Stone which is easily scraped to a Powder; 'tis of an Ash-blew colour, inclining to black.

Lignum Aloes.

IS brought from Bantam, in the East-Indies, and is by them called Colum-back; 'tis of a most fragrant smell, and of a darkish colour; the knotty, resinous, and blackest sort, which is sometimes full of black resin, like Aloes, is to be chosen.

* Lignum Aspalathum

COmes likewise from the East-Indies in great pieces, much resembling Lignum Aloes, but somewhat of a lighter [Page 73] colour, but nothing near so fragrant nor good.

* Lignum Guajacum.

LIgnum Vitae, looks greenish and blew­ish within, and white without; 'tis very heavy, and cometh from Jamaica, and other parts of the West-Indies.

Lignum Juniperi.

JUniper Wood groweth here in England, and most parts of Europe, 'tis very well scented, like the Berries, if cut in March.

* Lignum Lentiscinum.

IS the Wood of a Mastich Tree, which cometh from Marseilles in the shapes of Faggot-sticks, when rasp'd, it will smell a little like Mastic: The smal­lest sprigs of all are best esteemed. It groweth likewise in Italy, and great quan­tities in Chio.

Lignum Nephriticum.

IS a Wood which is blew within, and white without; to know whether it [Page 74] be right, is to scrape some of the inner Wood, and let it stand for four or five hours in Water, it will turn the said Wa­ter into a blewish Tincture, which will ap­pear above; 'tis brought from Mexico, the Spanish West-Indies.

Lignum Rhodium.

'TIs by some called Rosen Wood, not that any Roses do grow upon it, but that the Wood has much the same fragrancy; the best is very fat, of a deep yellowish colour, inclining to red, is of a very strong smell, and if broken, of an oyly substance; 'tis brought from the Ca­naries.

Lignum Santalum Album.

VVHite Sanders Wood is brought from the East-Indies, is of a very little smell, in long sticks as big as a Leg.

Lignum Santalum Citrium.

YEllow Sanders cometh likewise from the East-Indies, being very fragrant, and of a sweet smell.

Lignum Santalum Rubrum.

REd Sanders, is a red and heavy Wood (called in Holland, Caliatours Wood) it is brought from the East-Indies, and if ground, is a very fine red Powder.

Lignum Sassafras.

SAssafras Wood, is rather a Root than Wood, of a pleasant smell; the best is in long Sticks, streight, and not jumpy; the Bark without is very red, and cuts of a Flesh colour within.

Lithargyrus Argenti.

LItharge of Silver is whitish, and in lumps, very heavy, shining and gli­stering, easily broken in shivers if good, if otherwise, 'tis hard and rocky; 'tis a made thing out of Lead: The best of it is made in Poland; that which is made in Germany is nothing near so good.

Lithargyrus Auri.

LItharge of Gold is made like the for­mer of Lead, being smaller than [Page 76] that of Silver, of a redder colour, more resembling to Gold; 'tis not improperly called the foam of Lead; there is no o­ther difference betwixt both sorts, than that the Litharge of Gold is more boyl­ed: The best cometh from Dantzick, and is of a fine reddish colour.

Magisterium Corallior.

MAgistery of Coral, is a Chymical Preparation made of red Coral and distilled Vinegar, &c. whereby the Coral is reduced into a fine Powder, al­most inpalpable. Some make it in lit­tle Casks, but it is nothing the better for it.

Magisterium Perlarum.

MAgistery of Pearls is likewise prepa­red of Pearls, as aforesaid.

* Margaritae Occitendal.

OCcidental Pearls, so called, because they are not of that Oriental Lu­stre, brightness, nor smoothness, as the Oriental Pearls; They come from Surrat and the coast of the East-Indies, being a Seed Pearl which is more obscure or mud­dy than the Oriental; the best are round, even, of a shining Lustre: There is a large scrubbed, and rough sort, which are the least esteemed.

Margaritae Orientales.

ORiental Pearls, the best are of a fine lustrous oriental Water, of an e­ven size, round and smooth, something harder than the Occidental sort; They come from the East-Indies, as aforesaid, the best from Persia. There is another sort called the South-Sea Pearls, they are very smooth, of a more whiter and paler colour.

Margaritae Scotiae.

SCotch Pearls are pretty good, [...]ound, smooth and even, but very hard, [Page 78] not easily beaten into a Powder, not so lustrous, but more of a Copper and Leadish dull colour, than any of the a­foresaid: They come from Scotland, Chester and Wales.

Manna.

IS a Dew falling out of the Air, upon the Branches and Twigs of Trees, up­on Herbs and Stones, and there it hard­neth; the large, bright, and flaky sort, dry and whitish, very little inclining to a yellow, is best esteemed.: This is found and gathered in Syria, Persia, Calabria; and though some have esteemed that of Syria best, yet the Calabrian is with us most preferred.

Mater Perlarum.

MOther of Pearls; the best cometh from the East-Indies in large shells, the nearer it resembleth Pearls, and be­ing in large smooth shells, the better: There is some found in Jarsey and Guern­sey, full of Holes, scruffy without, but they are of little value.

Mandibula Lucii.

THe Jaw-bones of a Pike, are long and white, the Teeth as sharp as Needles, are found here in England, and all parts of Europe.

Mastich.

IS a small Gum which cometh from the same Tree, out of which we have the Chio Turpentine, and therefore by many called Oyl of Mastich, growing in E­gypt, Syria, and other parts of Turky, as al­so the Isle of Chio: The best Mastich is of a light colour, almost transparent, free from Dross: It is brought to us from Smyrna and Aleppo.

Mel Anglicanum.

ENglish Honey is the product of Bees, of a pale yellow colour, of a lively smell and taste, of a good body, not greasie, the (white) Virgins Honey is ac­counted the best; the yellow is inferiour to the white Honey, is gathered in all parts of Europe, Asia and Affrica.

Mercurius Dulcis.

IS a Chymical Preparation by way of Sublimation of Quick-Silver and Mer­cury corrosive, &c. If duly sublimed it will be very white and clear, the inside sharp, and longish like Needles, and of a sweet tast.

Mercurius Sublimatus.

SUblimate is also a Chymical Preparation, the best, very white and shining, &c. and comes from Venice in large Cakes, which are better than any made else­where.

Mercurius Praecipitatus.

MErcury Praecipitate is likewise Chy­mically prepared of Quick-Silver, &c. The best is heavy, of a very lively fine, red and glistering, even beyond Vermilion: The best cometh from Ve­nice, that which is made here and in Hol­land, is not so good.

Mercurius Vitae.

IS a Chymical Preparation, made out of Quick Silver, Antimony, &c.

* Myrobalani Bellerici.

IS a round Mirabolane: They are much like some Gauls, of a yellowish colour.

* Myrobalani Chebuli.

MYrobalani Chebuli, are the largest of Myrabolanes, of a yellowish co­lour, and a long size, well filled and large.

* Myrobalani Citrinae.

ARE much like the aforesaid Chebu­li, but a great deal less and smal­ler, longish, and of a yellowish colour. All Myrobalanes come from Surrat in the East-Indies.

* Mirabolanes Emblici.

THese Myrobalanes are of a blackish colour, growing naturally in several pieces, as if they were sliced or cut so.

* Myrobalani Indae.

THough all Myrobalanes come from the East-Indies, yet there is one sort which is called by the name Indian Myro­balan, being very small, and almost eight cornered, of a black colour.

* Moschus.

MUsk is an Excremental Excrescence, or a swelling of corrupted blood, about the Navle of a Musk Goat or Buck, (and not a Cat) which after Putrefaction and Ripening, turns to Musk in a per­fect Cod, which is said falls off of the Creature: The best is the Tonquin or Chi­na Musk, in thin Cods, well filled, round, and with little short Hairs, the Musk within of a good lively Musk colour, ve­ry strong, sweet smell, something moist, of a strong tast, a little bitterish. The Agria and Bengale Musk, is in thick Cods, long hair'd, a great deal of skin, and not half so full of Musk as the former; the Musk neither so good nor fragrant. The Russia Musk is worse than any, being course, of a dark colour, great Tare and little Musk: Those Musk Cods which [Page 83] have been opened and sowed again, are very suspicious of adulteration; for there is often found Lead, Stones, Leather, &c. stuffed in the Cods, amongst the Musk, and that so cunningly, that it can hardly be perceived.

Mumia.

THe Arabian Mumia, is a Liquor sweating out of dead Bodies, being Imbalmed with Aloes, Myrrh and Bal­som, &c. wrapped up in Cere-cloths: Sometimes whole Bodies may be seen, with Hands, Legs and Toes, perfectly intire, being of a black colour: And that Mumia which is most gummy or bi­tuminous, is best esteemed. 'Tis brought from Chio and Egypt.

Nuces è Barbadoes.

BArbadoes Nuts, is nothing else but a large Cartaputia, which provokes Vomit vehemently, and sometimes works by Stool; some are of a blackish Husk, [Page 84] some speckled, they are larger than a French Bean, and have a very white Kernel within.

Nuces de Ben.

BEN Nuts, is of the bigness of a round large Hasel Nut, of a grayish Husk, a white Oleaginous Kernel within, out of which Oyl is drawn, like as out of Almonds They are brought from Tur­key, viz. Smyrna and Aleppo.

* Nuces Cuprussi.

CYpress Nuts are of a longish shape, something resembling those of a Fir­tree, being more close and not so open. They are gathered here in England and other parts of Europe, &c.

* Nuces Pistaechiae.

PIstachies is a little small longish Nut, the Kernel within, if fresh, is very Red, and the outside and the inside very Green, of a most pleasant taste; the hard Shell is very White and Greenish, inclin­ing to a Red, with a Husk over it. They grow in Persia, Arabia, Syria, and are [Page 85] brought from Aleppo and Smyrna in Turkey.

* Nuces Vomicae.

TIS a flat round Nut, almost as big as a Leaden Half-penny, a little hollow in the middle, which is brought from the East-Indies. It will infatuate any flying Foul or Bird, as likewise some other Creatures, &c.

* Nuces Indicae.

THIS Nut is in shape like a Nutmeg, in chawing turns Red; 'tis said they will make one Drunk in taking them in­wardly, but I could never find it. The People in the East-Indies chawing them for Refreshment or Recreation, as we do Tobacco.

Nuclei Pinei.

PINE Kernel, is a black and longish Kernel, something less than a Bay­berry, and a very white Kernel, Oily like an Almond within. They come from France by the way of Marseilles.

* Nuces Moschatae.

THE Nutmeg is a Fruit of two kinds, the Masculine (a long and large Nut seldom used) the Foeminine a round and lesser Nut, which are laid in quick Lime, that the Worms should not take them. The best are new of a fatish substance, of a full roundness and hea­vyness, not lean nor scraggy, of a grate­ful taste, and not hollow within; they are carried from an Island called Band [...] to Batava, and from thence, as well as all other Spices, brought to Holland, and from thence they are imported by the King's License: And so is Mace, Cloves, and Cinnamon, &c.

Oculi Cancrorum.

CRabs Eyes, (improperly so called, for they have none) but cray Fish Eyes (in the German Crebtz) of which there is some of a large bigness, as big as the [Page 87] Chester Lobsters, which have every one two Stones, or Crabs Eyes in the fore part of the Head, even beyond their Eyes. In Silesia they have vast quanti­ties, insomuch, that the Servants do con­dition but to eat so many times in a Week: There are store of Cray Fish like­wise in Poland. They are brought from Dantzick, Hamburgh, and other Sea Ports of Germany.

Oleum Absinthii.

OYL of Wormword is a Chymical Distillation, per Alembicum, of the same Herb; the Oyl of it is of a very dark colour, smelling strong of Wormwood; very hot, and pretty heavy, sinking un­der Water half way.

Oleum Anisi.

IS drawn from Anniseed in Germany. The best is very white, congealed like a hard Snow, smelling strong of the Anniseed.

Oleum Amygdalarum Amar.

OYL of bitter Almonds, is drawn by a strong Screw-Press from bitter [Page 88] Almonds. The Oyl is nevertheless sweet; the best is when new and clear.

Oleum Amygdalarum Dulc.

IS drawn from sweet Almonds, as the Oyl aforesaid.

Oleum Asparis.

IS an Oyl drawn from a Bird, called Asper, whose scent is said to be so strong, that Fishes are drawn by the scent as he is flying over the River, and so taken up by him, having one leg like a Hawk, the other like a Duck.

Oleum Auranti [...]rum.

OYL of Oranges, is drawn from the upper rind, or Peel of Sevil Oran­ges, by a Chymical way, per Alembicum. The best is of a most pure, fragrant smell, like the best Sevil Oranges.

Oleum de Ben.

OYL of Ben is made by Expression, out of the inner Kernel of a Ben Nut. The Oyl is more of condensed [Page 89] Body, and will keep longer than any Oyl of Almonds.

Oleum Carvi.

IS an Oyl of Carvi Seeds, drawn from those Seeds by Distillation. 'Tis very hot in tast, smells strong of the Seeds.

Oleum Cymini.

OYL of Cumin Seeds, is drawn as aforesaid, smelling and tasting of the said Seeds.

[...] [...]amomi.

OYL of [...], is the most curious and be [...] [...]ll Oyls, Chymically drawn. The [...] is made in the East-Indies, of a mo [...] fragrant smell, yellow­ish colour, hot and biting, like Fire in the tast; very heavy and ponderous, sinking under Water to the very bottom.

Oleum Caryophyllorum.

OYL of Cloves is likewise a very o­doriferous heavy Oyl, prepared as abovesaid, of a fragrant smell, like Cloves, [Page 90] of a pale reddish colour, and so heavy, that it runs under Water.

Oleum è Cortice Caryophyllorum.

IS drawn from Clove Bark, as the Oyl aforesaid; but nothing near so good, nor odoriferous, nor heavy, as that of Cloves, and of the same colour, but a little darker.

Oleum Cerae.

IS an Oyl Chymically extracted, by Retort. &c.

Oleum Faeniculi Dulcis.

OYL of sweet Fennel-seeds, is Chy­mically drawn from sweet Fennel-seeds; of a strong smell like it; and in Winter and cold Weather, it will con­dense like the Oyl of Anniseeds.

Oleum Guajaci.

IS an Oyl Chymically drawn from Lignum Vitae Chips, by Retort; of a strong foetid smell, of a thick and black Body.

Oleum Jassemini.

IS drawn by Gentlewomen from Jasse­min Flowers, b [...] [...] [...]ve [...]eration of the Sun; 'tis of a mos [...] fragrant smell. The best comes from Italy, and some from France.

Oleum Junip [...]

IS drawn from new Junip [...] [...]erries, by Alembick: The Oyl [...] clear, of a sweet smell, resembling the Berries.

Oleum Latericium.

OR Oleum Philosophorum, is drawn from Brick-batts, Chymically by Retort.

Oleum Laurinum Com.

IS made of Bay-leaves, and Sallad-oyl, &c.

Oleum Laurinum Fland.

IS a green Oyl, very thick and green; made of green Bay-berries, and Bay­leaves. 'Tis brought from Italy.

Oleum Macis per express.

OYL of Mace, by expression, so cal­led here in England; is nothing else but Oyl of Nutmegs by expression; the best comes from the East-Indies: In China jarrs; of a thick Body, a pale O­range colour. There is another sort brought from Holland in four square Cakes, but nothing near so good as the former.

The true Oyl of Mace, by expression, is made in the East-Indies, out of fresh Mace, and cometh over in Glasses and Bottles, being a liquid reddish Oyl, smel­ling very strong of the Mace; (and a little sowrish) at the bottom a little thicker than above.

Oleum Macis Com.

IS a made stuff of Sheeps tallow. Palm Oyl, and such like stuff coloured, and a little greased over with Oyl of Nut­megs, &c. is of little value, and less vir­tue than the aforesaid.

Oleum Majorani.

OYL of sweet Marjoram, is of a ve­ry clear colour, a very little incli­ning to a red cast, fragrant smell, drawn by Alembick, the Herb being dried first.

Oleum Menthae.

OYL of Mint, is drawn as the for­mer, of a fragrant smell, resem­bling the Herb.

Oleum Nervinum.

NErve Oyl, is a made thing here by some particular People, &c.

Oleum Nucis Moschatae

OYL of Nutmegs, is drawn by Alem­bick, from Nutmegs; is of a clear Oyl, like Water, of a fragrant smell, and hot, grave tast like Nutmegs.

Oleum Origani.

IS drawn from Origanum, by Distillati­on, and sometimes off wild Time; of [Page 94] a dark red Colour, of a strong scent, a very sharp and hot-biting tast, &c.

Oleum Palmae.

IS the product of the Palm-Tree in Guinny, from whence it is brought, of a red, or rather a deep Orange Colour, of a sweet smell; that which is turned White, and Pale Yellowish, is decayed.

Oleum Petroleum.

IS a fat Liquor, flowing from Rocks, and other Stones in Italy and Sicily: There are two sorts, the white comes from Parma, the red from Sicily and Ita­ly, &c.

Oleum Rorismarini.

IS an Oyl drawn from Rosemary, by A­lembick, is very clear like Water, and of a sweet smell like Rosemary.

Oleum Scorpionum.

IS made with Oyl of Almonds, and live Scorpions put into it.

Oleum Spicae.

IS an Oyl drawn from Lavender, Rose­mary, and other Herbs in France, as they grow together in the Fields, of a strong Smell and clear Colour; it comes from Marseilles in France.

Oleum Sabinae.

OYL of Savine is a Oyl Chymically drawn from the Herb (or rather Shrub) of Sabina, by Distilling in it in Water by Alembick, the Oyl being very clear, smelling very strong of the said Herb; the Oyl being often im­ported from Franconia in Germany, wh [...]re quantities of the said Savine doth grow.

Oleum Succini

OYL of Amber is Chymically pre­pared, by retort out of course Am­ber, being rectified 'tis of a light Amber Colour, of a strong smell; the first draw­ing, is a foetid thick Oyl, of a dark Co­lour.

Ol [...]um Sulphuris Com.

OYL of Sulphur is Chymically drawn from Brimstone, of a clear Colour, a clear and acid taste, and in effect, Spi­rit of Vitriol is every whit as good.

Oleum Sulphuris per Campan.

IS Chymically drawn from Brimstone, the same being set on fire under a great Glass Bell, and gathered in a large Bladder; 'tis of a clear Colour, something inclining to a yellowish Colour, of a very acid taste, and pretty heavy, almost with­out smell.

Oleum Sassafrae.

IS drawn from Sassafrass-wood, per A­lembicum; 'tis of a reddish Colour, very hot and heavy, and will sink under water.

Oleum Tart [...]ri Com:

IS a mixt Oyl of Ol. Tartari, per de­liquium and Water.

Oleum Tartari.

IS an Oyl made of calcined Tartar, hung in an Hipocratical Sleeve, in a Celler which runs out per deliquium, in a heavy but clear Liquor, some-what sharp and hot in taste.

Oleum Thymi.

OYL of Tyme is drawn from that Herb per Alembicum; of a yellowish clear Colour, fragrant smell and hot tast [...]

ebinthinae.

OYL of Turpentine is drawn out of common Turpentine, which comes out of France; 'tis of a clear Body, very hot, penetrating, and of a strong smell.

Oleum Vitrioli.

IS an Oyl drawn from calcined Cop­peras, by a strong Reverberatory Fire, when it is rectified 'tis very clear, of a very heavy Oleaginous Body, very hot, [Page 98] burning a Pack-Thread to pieces in an instant.

Oleum Myrrhae.

IS Chymically drawn out of Myrrhae per Retort; 'tis very thick, and of a strong smell.

Opium.

IS made out of Poppies, being a J [...]ice boyled up to a Condensity, sme [...]ng very strong, of a good lively Colour, cutting easily, not hard, being wrapped up in Leaves; the best cometh from Alep­po, and Smyrna in Turky; 'tis brought from Surrat and Persia, in the East-Indi [...]s; but is far inferiour in quality, being nothing near so clean, nor of so strong a smell, as the Turky sort.

Opobalsamum.

SEE Balsam Judaicum, Balsam Gilead, &c. being nothing else.

Os Sepiae.

CUttle-bones, is called by the Ger­mans, the Scum of the Seas, being in effect, nothing else but a White Scum­my Substance, and these are found here in England in Sussex, and near the Isle of Wight, and other parts on the Sea▪shoar, those which are large, long, broad, and well dryed, are best, they are much sold by these Ironmongers, which sell Tools to Silver-Smiths and Gold-Smiths.

Os de Corde Cervi.

THE Bone out of the Heart of a Stag, is a Bone found in the Hearts of Stags, almost resembling a Cross, but some more than others, being a little flat bone, and to be had in any part of Europe, especially, if they use those of an Ox in­stead of it.

Piper Album.

WHite Pepper, is made from the largest black Pepper, by art; being very full, round, large and white. Some has been made here in England, but not so good.

Piper Guineae.

GUinea Pepper, is improperly so cal­led, not any coming from thence, but from Marseilles: That which is in lively red Cods, not broken, and fresh, is to be preferred.

Piper longum.

LOng Pepper, cometh to us from the East-Indies: The larger, and white within, bright without, is the best.

Piper Nigrum.

BLack Pepper, is more of use to Gro­cers and Druggists. The best and largest, is your Malabar Pepper, being heavy, and of a good substance.

Pix Burgundica.

BUrgundy Pitch, comes from a certain kind of Firr-tree, near Strasbourgh: That which is soft, and of a bright co­lour, is best.

Pix Liquida.

SOft Pitch, is a made thing by the Shoo­makers, and of little use amongst the Druggists.

Pix Navalis.

IS a softish Pitch, which cometh from Godenburgh, and other places of Swee­den; having its name (Ship-Pitch) be­cause great quantities are used in build­ing of Ships.

Pix Sicca.

IS the very same as Ship Pitch, as a­foresaid, being only boyled to a dry­ness or hardness; and therefore called dry Pitch, because the other is liquid and running.

Plumbum Album.

SEE Cerussa, both being one and the same; except some that are paper­ed over, others are not; which go by the Name of white Lead.

Plumbum Nigrum.

THE best black Lead is found here in England, in black Lead Mines; soft, and of a firm body, not rocky, smooth, in pieces of several bigness. There comes a sort from Spain, and al­though it be soft, yet 'tis subject to be brit­tle, and break in small pieces, and Pow­der, that nothing can be made out of it. Another sort coming from the West-Ind [...]es, is courser and rocky, of little use and value.

Plumbum Rubrum.

RED Lead is made here in England, in Darbyshire, in great quantities; and from thence Transported to most parts of Europe; being of a red colour, the next to Vermilion, of a heavy body.

Plumbum Ustum.

IS a Chymical Preparation (which is called Caementatoria) of Lead, which is made with Powder of Brimstone, and the Scales of Lead, which being thus burned, is often washed; and thus be­comes the Plumbum Ustum, which is used.

Polium Montanum.

IS an Herb which groweth in Sicily, Italy, and Spain, being covered over with a downe of a lively fresh smell, and greenish Colour.

Pompholyx,

OR Nihil Album, having its name from its fine and pure white Colour; 'tis said to be gathered of a Fume which [Page 104] rises from Metal (in the fusion of it) being white and fine, but nothing near so heavyas white Lead. It is brought out of Germany.

Priapus Cervi.

IS the Pisle of a Hart or Stag dry'dup, of a reddish brown Colour.

Priapus Equi Marini.

A Sea-horse Pisle is of a bony sub­stance like Ivory, some above half a yard in length, thick at the fore part (or Glans) and running smaller at the hind part. They are brought from Green­land, and other parts of the West-Indies.

Priapus Tauri.

'TIS the Pisle of a Bull, almost a yard long, dryed up in the Sun.

Priapus Turturis Marini.

'TIS the Pisle of a Sea Turtel, dry­ed up, is a quarter of a yard long.

Pulmo Vulpis.

'TIS the Lungs of a Fox dryed, of a strong smell; the newest, freshest and soundest are to be preferred.

Pulvis Curcumae.

POwder of Turmerick is ground in a Mill, of a fine lively reddish Orange Colour; being free from all other mix­tures, smelling strong of Cucurma.

Pulvis Enulae Campan.

ELecampane Powder, is ground as a­foresaid, the Roots being well dryed first; of a good smell, resembling Ele­campane.

Pulvis Glycyrrhizae.

LIquorish Powder, is grounded out of Spanish Liquorish, of a pale yellow­ish Colour, and a strong taste of the Li­quorish, 'tis adulterated with Flower, whichmay be distinguished in the tast, &c.

Pulvis Santali Rubri.

POwder of red Sanders, is ground by a Mill, of a fine lively red colour. 'Tis used therefore, more in Dying than Physical Uses.

Radix Acori.

OF which the truest is reckoned to be the Calamus Aromaticus; but a­mongst us here in England it is a Root which comes from the East-Indies, much resembling Galanga major, being larger, more dark of colour without, and whi­ter within; not so Aromatick, or fra­grant in tast, as Galanga minor.

Radix Alcannae.

ALkanet Root, is of a dark red co­lour, and white within; that which is so the most part red, very thin, and not woody, is best esteemed. They [Page 107] are brought out of France, Italy, and some out of Holland.

Radix Angelicae.

ANgelica Root, is a longish Root, a large thick Head; a great many small Roots (or large and long Vipers) of above half a foot in length, of a good odoriferous smell, a hot Aromatick tast; the Root is flexible (if new) breaks white within. They are sometimes mixt with Meum Roots, which break of a brown yellowish within. They come from Germany.

Radix Aristolochiae Long.

LOng Aristolochia Roots come to us out of France by the way of Mar­scilles; being a long thickish Root, cuts white, a little inclining to a yellowish colour within. Those which are fresh, are to be preferred.

Radix Aristolochiae Rotundae.

ROund Aristolochia Roots, are of a round shape, much like the fore­said [Page 108] Roots; coming likewise the same way, &c.

Radix Asari.

ASarum Root, is a small (Ash-co­loured) Root, long fibers; of a pretty smell, and aromatick and hot tast. They are likewise brought from Germany.

Radix Behen Albi.

IS a longish whitish Root, not unlike to wild Parsnips, but thinner. It grow­eth in Italy, Germany, and France, &c.

Radix Behen Rubri.

IS a dark reddish, brown coloured Root; in round rowles or slices, like Jallop: It grows as above.

Radix Bistortae.

SO called from its crooked bending to­gether; it is likewise called the larger Snake Weed, of a whitish colour when scraped: It grows here in England and Germany, &c.

Radix Calami Aromatici.

'TIs a sweet scented Root, fragrant, hot, and somewhat bitterish in tast; it breaks white, and is a little knot­ty as it were. It is brought in Quantities from Germany.

* Radix Chinae Optimae.

CHina Roots, the best being large, well fed, and firm; cut white and bright within, and light brown without; free from Worms. They come from Rantam and China, in the East-Indies.

* Radix Chinae Nodosae.

FLinty China Roots are heavy, and not easily to be broken or cut, be­cause of a resiny flinty Substance, which is black, like that of resiny Jallop.

* Radix Contrayervae.

COntrayerva Roots are of a lively yel­lowish colour, inclining to red; of an inch long, or more, full of little small Vipers round about them; of a good plea­sant [Page 110] smell, and white within. They come from the Spanish West-Indies.

* Radix Costi Amari.

IN the Apothecaries Shops, there is sweet and bitter Costus, being both of one Species; the newest being sweet, and with Age grow bitter. That which is to be chosen, ought to be of an Ash colour without, and white within, being fresh, of a firm body and well scented.

* Radix Costi Dulcis.

AS what we have said to Costus A­marus, it is the newest and freshest of Costus, &c.

* Radix Curcumae.

TUrmerick, Terra merita, is a Root which is brought from the East Indies. There are two sorts; one long, which is pure and fine, called the Persian sort; breaks not only of a fine yellow, but gives also a Tincture like Saffron: The other sort is shorter and rounder, of a yellow green without▪ That which [Page 111] is firm, of a lively colour in breaking, and looks not black, is the best.

* Radix Cyperi Longi.

IS a long, dark, reddish Root, full of lit­tle knots or specks; breaking white within, of a pleasant [...]ell; 'tis used in Perfumes, sweet Powder, &c. It grow­eth here in England.

Radix Cyperi Rotund.

IS a round reddish Root, coming from Turky, out of Syria, Italy, and Alexan­dria; 'tis esteemed better for vertue than the long Cypress Roots. That which is well fed, firm, and hard to be broken, of a pleasant acriminous smell, is to be pre­ferred.

Radix Dictamni Alb.

IS a thin whitish Root, of a bitter­ish and glutenous tast. The best is gathered in Winter, and cometh to us from Germany.

Radix Doronici Rom.

DOronicum, is (a kind of a Wolf-Bane) a little small knobby Root, firm, light, brown without, and white within. 'Tis brought from Germany; it groweth in Austria, Styria and Helvetia.

Radix Ellebori Alb.

WHite Hellebore (or Sneese Root) is a round, short, knobby Root. It comes from Germany; a little of it be­ing scraped in Powder, will cause a vio­lent sneesing.

Radix Ellebori Nigri.

BLack Hellebore, is a small, black, vi­perous Root; breaketh (if good) white within. 'Tis brought in bundles from Germany.

Radix Enulae Campanae.

ELecampane Roots, grow here in England, Germany, and other parts in Europe; of a bitterish tast, and a pale yellowish colour, inclining to white.

Radix Eryngii.

ERingo Roots, Sea-holm, or Sea-holly▪ Roots, a great deal of them are brought from France. It groweth like­wise in Germany, England, and other places in Europe; 'tis preserved in Confects, which are very white and delicious.

Radix Galangae.

GAlanga Minor, cometh from the East-Indies. 'Tis cut in little pieces, a brownish red Coat, and pale red wi­thin, of a hot aromatick tast and smell.

Radix Gentianae.

GEntian Roots, is of a bitter taste, a dark yellow colour within; of a large bigness, (not slit, which is looked upon the worst) well fed, firm, break­ing clear and bright within. It cometh out of Germany in great Quantities.

Radix Glycyrrhizae Angl.

ENglish Liquorish, groweth here about this City, and in Yorkshire plenti­fully; [Page 114] being good, 'tis large, thick, well fed, cuts bright within, and is of a good length. It groweth in most parts of Europe.

Radix Glycyrrhizae Hispan.

SPanish Liquorish, is brought over to us; being dry, of a bright colour within, and not blackish.

Radix Hermodactyli.

'TIs a Root of the bigness of a Ches­nut, white without, and within: They are chosen large, heavy, firm, not Worm eaten; being beaten, will reduce into a Powder, like Flower, of a sweet tast. They come from Syria, and some parts of Italy.

* Radix Jalappae.

JAllop, is a Root which cometh from the Spanish West-Indies, being cut in slices, and dryed; of which are two sorts, white and black; of which, the black being resinous, is to be preferred: The larger and the heavier, the better; the white is not so good, especially Worm­eaten.

Radix Iridis Florent.

FLorentine Orris, cometh from Italy; the best being very white, full, round, of a strong fragrant smell, like Violets.

Radix Mechoacannae.

MEcoacan Roots, is a Root which cometh from the Spanish West-In­dies; being very white, shrinking a little. 'Tis in pieces a great deal larger than Jallop.

Radix Mei Athamant.

MEum Roots; the best groweth in Germany; is a single Root, beard­ed at the Head, of a fragrant smell: Those which are gathered here in En­gland, are full bearded, and the Root not so large.

Radix Peoniae Maris.

THE greater Piony, or the Male Piony, is a reddish Root, round and [...]hick, of no great Consumption to the Druggist, being a thing very seldom u­sed. [Page 116] They grow in England, and most parts.

Radix Phu Majoris.

PHU the great, cometh from Ger­many; 'tis by some called Garden Valerian: It groweth likewise in En­gland.

Radix Polypodii Querc.

POlypody, is called by some, many Feet, or Fern; that of the Oak (being an Excrescence) is the best. 'Tis found in England, Germany, &c. That which breaks green within, and dark coloured without, is best.

Radix Pyrethri.

PEllitory of Spain, is a very hot Root, breaks whitish within: That which comes from Italy and the Straits, is thick­er and shorter than that which cometh out of Germany, where it is called Tooth-Root.

* Radix Rhabarbari.

THE best of all Rubarbs is brought to us from Turky; ('tis said to grow in Tartary) of fine midling pieces, smooth, and not crusty, fresh coloured, a lively strong smell, cutting firm; (in chawing somewhat bitterish, and astringent in tast) of a fresh yellowish colour, a fra­grant Flavour; not too heavy, nor crusty, nor hollow, or rotten within. The Russia Rubarb is the next to it, which is generally large and heavy, and more crusty; though sometimes very fresh, and well scented, but nothing near so fine as there came lately from the East-Indies: And though it be never so good in the Country, yet in the bringing over, it loseth its smell and goodness, by the extream Heat of the Sun, turning black and hard within, which is of little va­lue.

* Radix Rapontici.

RAponticum cometh from Russia, as al­so from the Straits; that which is of a fresh colour, inclining to yellow and red, is the best, and the nearer it cometh to Rubarb.

Radix Rubiae Tinctorum.

MAdder Roots are made here in En­gland, at Wisbitch, in the Isle of Ely, and a great deal in Zealand. The larg­est and biggest, are preferred, being of a good reddish colour.

* Radix Sarsaparillae.

SArsaparilla, is brought to us from the the Spanish West-Indies, is more like long Weed than a Root; if good, very round, well fed, full, mealy, and white within, (if cut) the hungry, and lean, is nothing near so good. There is a wild Sarsaparilla which cometh from Jam [...]c [...], which is large, but not mealy, rather woody and stalky; it is worth little to the former. They come in round Col­lars and long Bundles, and are (I mean the best in Collars) brought to us from Spain.

Radix Serpentariae Virg.

VIrginy Snack Root, is a small vipe­rous Root, of a strong, hot, aro­matical tast, of a Parsnip colour: 'Tis [Page 119] brought from Virginia; the goodness is known by the smell and cleanness, being free from Sand or Dust.

Radix Sciilae.

SQuills, are a sort of Sea Onions, of a large and great bigness: There are two sorts, viz. red and white: Those which are dry and sound are to be pre­ferred. They grow in Apulia, Portugal, [...]i [...]ily, and other places; from whence [...]ey are brought to us.

Radix Scorzonerae.

SCorcionera Roots, are brought to us from Germany: Those which are large, fresh coloured, a yellowish red without, and white within, are best.

Radix Thapsiae.

THapsie Turpith, is much like unto white Dictamus Roots, &c. like the smallest Winter Bark, whitish; it is of [...]ittle use, and is brought from the East-Indies and the Straits.

Radix Tormentillae.

TOrmentill Roots grow here in En­gland, Germany, France, and most parts of Europe.

Radix Turpethi.

OF Turpith there are two sorts; the best is that which is brought from Turky, called Turpethum Alexandrinum and Arabum, those being places of its growth, it is large and gummy: That which comes from the East-Indies, is no­thing near so good.

Radix Zedoariae.

TWO sorts are likewise of Zedoaria, the long and the round, both being of a white colour, strong smell and tast, somewhat near resembling Ginger. It is brought from Turky, and like to grow in Synnea, and the further parts of the East-Indies.

Radix Zinziberis.

GInger, of this the white and black; the white is generally the best e­steemed; great Quantities come from Barbadoes and other parts of the West-Indies; and there is likewise a great deal in the East Indies, but most which is brought from thence, is confited or green Ginger.

Resina Pinca.

THe Rosin of a Pine-tree, is like com­mon Rosin, of very little use.

Resina Jalapii.

ROsin of Jallop is of a Chymical Pre­paration, the same being drawn from a good black rosiny Jallop; its good­ness is known by being clear, transparent in a manner.

Resina Scammonii.

ROsin of Scamony is likewise drawn from Scamony, in a Chymical way, as the Rosin of Jallop, aforesaid.

Sal Absinthii.

SALT of Wormwood is Chimically made of Wormwood, being calcined very dry and white is the best.

Sal Artemisiae.

IS a Chimical Salt made of Mug [...]vort, by calcining, filtring, &c.

Sal Ammoniacum.

OF which there is two sorts, the Pot­lid sort, and the Sugar Loaf sort; the best is clear and white; the former, which comes from Turkey, and the latter which comes from the East-Indies, is the worst sort.

Sal Chalybis.

OR Salt of Steel, is a Chimical Pre­paration made here in England, &c.

Sal Cardui.

IS likewise Chimically made of the blessed Thistle, by burning it to Ashes, calcining and filtring, and rendring it to a Salt, which has very little of the taste of Carduus.

Sal Cochleariae.

SAlt of Scurvey grass is Chimically made, as that of Wormwood, and therefore much like it.

Sal Eupatorij.

IS likewise Chymically made, from the said Herb, as the other Salt aforesaid.

Sal Gemmae.

ALias Sal Fossile, is a Salt which is in stony pieces, like pieces of Crystal, almost transparent, breaking in four square pieces; that which is clear and clean is the best. It comes from Dantzick, Italy and France.

Sal Genistae.

IS Chymically made from Broom, as Salt of Wormwood, &c. aforesaid.

Sal Nitrum.

SAlt Petre, is a sulphureous Salt drawn out of the Earth; the best is that which will easily be set on Fire, and which is well refined, clear and transparant, in lumps and roches: The greatest part comes from the East-India's; some little may be drawn out of Stables, Cellars, and other places.

Sal Prunellae, or Lapis Prunellae

IS nothing else but a refined Salt Peter, melted down and cast in Cakes, &c. in a Chymical way with Flos Sulphur.

Sal Succini.

SAlt of Amber; is a volatile Salt which comes over in the drawing of the Oyl of Amber; the said Salt playing up, and sticking fast to the Neck of the Retort, [Page 125] from whence it is taken and prepared 'tis of an Acid Tast, and if well refined will be whitish.

Sal Tartari.

SAlt of Tartar, is Chymically made of Argol, &c.

Sael Vitrioli.

SAlt of Vitriol is Chymically drawn from White Copperas, off the Caput Mortum of Vitriol.

Saccharum Saturni.

SUgar of Lead is made by a Chymical way from white Lead and Distilled Vinegar: The best is light whitish, in long Flakes:

Saccharum Cand Alb.

WHite Sugar Candy is made by the Sugar Bakers here in England, and most parts of Europe; the cleanest and whitist is to be prefered.

Sanguis Draconis.

DRagons Blood is brought from Ban­tam in the East-India's: 'Tis the Juice of a Tree, whose Fruit is red like a Cherry; some of it is extraordinary fine, which comes in Drops wrapp'd up in Flags; others in round large Rowls, co­vered over with Flags; the courser is in Lumps: the goodness is known by its fine red Colour, when struck upon white Pa­per.

Sanguis Hirci.

IS the Blood of a Young Goat, dryed up, &c.

Scinci Marini.

ARe Creatures with four Legs, a Head and a Tail, like an Eft; they swim in Ponds, and feed upon odoriferous Herbs. They are sent over dryed up and salted; those which are large, not bro­ken, dry and fresh Coloured are the best. They come from Venice.

Scorpiones Terrestres.

SCorpions are a kind of a Venomous Worm or Insect, much resembling a Cray-Fish, with his Tail having a sharp Sting bended like a Claw. They are sometimes brought over alive from Ger­many, otherwise they are dryed. The largest are best, but the live ones are rec­koned far better.

Serieum Crudum.

IS the Bag, or the silken Pouches of the Silk-worm, which the Silk-worm spins the Silk upon. They are to be had in all places from whence Silk uses to come; be­ing about the bigness of a Birds Egg, and some bigger.

Sevum Cervinum.

STags, or Deers Tallow, is made in Eng­gland, and all parts of Europe; being very hard and white, of a sweet smell if fresh.

* Scammonium.

IS the Juice of the Roots of Scamony, which is full of a Milky Juice, which is thickned and made up in old Boots. The best of it comes from Aleppo, being clean, free from Sand and Dross, shining like Rosin, breaking easily, and if touch'd with the Tongue, turning white like Milk.

The Scamony which comes from Smyr­na, is generally not so fine as the Aleppo, being heavy, more drossie, and some­times full of Dust and Sand.

Sperma Coeti.

IS said to be the Seed of a Whale: There has been Sperma Coeti Whales caught upon the Coast of Ireland, but more commonly 'tis found in a dead Whales Head near Bermoodos. The Sperma Coeti, is to be chosen very white, as Snow, in large and great Flakes, not oyly, or discoloured, nor of a strong smell.

Spiritus Salis Ammon.

SPirit Sal-Ammoniack, is Chymically drawn from the Sal Ammoniack, &c. which being very clear, like Rock Wa­ter; but of a most strong volatil Spi­rit, enough to strike any Man's breath in smelling to a Quantity.

Spiritus salis Com.

SPirit of Salt is likewise Chymically drawn from Bay Salt, of an Acid tast: The best is heavy, and of an Amber colour.

Spiritus Mellis.

THE Spirit of Honey is Chymical­ly drawn from Honey, by Retort.

Spiritus Vitrioli.

IS likewise Chymically drawn from Copperas, &c.

Spiritus Cornu Cervi.

IS drawn from Harts-horn: The Oyl being separated, and the spirit rectifi­ed, is as clear as Crystal.

Spiritus Cochleariae.

IS also Chymically drawn from Scur­vy-Grass, and Spirit of Wine; tasting very strong of the Scrvy-Grass; and as clear as Water.

Spiritus Absinthii.

IS drawn Chymically from Wormwood, &c.

Spiritus Sulphuris.

IS likewise drawn from Brimstone, by Retort.

Spica Nardi Indicae.

IS a kind of a Root which comes from the East-Indies; of a fragrant, strong smell, and as it were hairy: That which is light, long, and short haired, is to be [Page 134] chosen; of a yellow colour, inclining to a red, of a bitter tast, sticking to the Tongue.

* Spica Nardi Celticae.

CEltick Spicknard, is a kind of Flow­ers made up in bundles; the leaves of a bright yellow, somewhat resembling Marigold-flowers, of a strong fragrant smell, being free from Sand and Dust, and full of small Roots.

Spongia.

SPunges grow under Water, at the side of Rocks; The greatest part are brought to us from Smyrna and Aleppo, and other plaees in Turkey. Those which are fine feel smooth and close, not too full of large Holes: They are said to grow most in the Archipelago. Those which are large, fine, close and lively coloured, either white or yellow, are to be prefer­red.

Sebesten.

IS a Fruit of a Tree much like unto a small Prune, the stone within almost [Page 135] four-square, of a black colour; they are to be chosen: Those which are fresh, plump, full of Meat, and moist; they are imported from Italy. They grow like­wise in Syria and Egypt.

Styrax Liquida.

LIquid Styrax, is a fat liquor, as thick as many Balsam; of a strong and fra­grant smell, if clear and good, of a whi­tish colour: 'Tis kept in Water because of its clamminess. The same comes from the Straits.

Succus Acacia.

IS the Juice of a Thorny Fruit called A­cacia, growing in Egypt; out of its Seeds the true Acacia is made by Expres­sion; the colour not so black, but more inclining to a red, which above all other, is to be preferred in making of Venice Trea­cle. The Acacia now in use, is made of Sloes in Germany, and brought over in round Balls, wrapp'd up in Bladders. The goodness is known by its sharp Restrin­gency.

Succus Liquiritiae Angl.

ENglish Juice of Liquorish, is made in round Balls and sealed; it is general­ly made up with old Prunes, Liquorish, and such other Trumperies, and there­fore far inferiour to the Spanish Juice.

Succus Glycyrrhizae Hisp.

SPanish Juice of Liquorish, is made by boyling the Juice to a Condensity, to make it up in Rolls and Cakes, wrapt up in Bay-leaves: The best breaks freely and clear, shining like Jet, free from be­ing burnt to. 'Tis brought out of Italy.

Succus Hypocistis.

IS the Juice of a Plant, being pressed out when in its Flowers, and dried up in the Sun, and not unlike to Juice of Li­quorish; being brought from Italy and Germany.

Succus Kermes.

JUice of Alkermes, is made of Alkermes Berries, &c. and brought over from [Page 137] Marseilles, being of a bright Scarlet colour, well relished and tasted, of an acid tast, and a good Body.

Sulphur Vivum.

OR live Brimstone, is nothing else but Brimstone, before Fusion, of a grayish colour, and acid tast; and not so easie to take fire, as other Brimstone, It is brought to us from Italy.

Talcum Com.

COmmon Tale looks red without, and white within: There is a great deal to be had in Germany, and in Yorkshire, here in England.

Talcum Venetum.

VEnetian Talk, is a Stone which shines, of several colours, as it were of Gold, Silver and green; and therefore by some called the Star of the Earth; yet it will [Page 138] come off in Shivers: 'Tis brought to us from Italy.

* Tamarindi.

IS the Fruit of a small Shrub in the East-Indies, growing like Ash-keys. The best is reckoned to be the red, of a live­ly, sharp, accid tast; others like the black sort better; those which are least stony and stringy, are to be preferred: They come from the East-Indies.

Tartarum Album.

WHite Argol, or Rhenish Argol, the best is that which comes from Heylbron and Strasbourg breaking clear, and free, without Dross: It is brought out of Germany.

Tartarum Rubruns.

REd Argol is very course: 'Tis brought to us from Genoua, Florence, and some parts of France.

Tartarum Vitriclatum.

IS a Chymical Preparation made out of Oyl of Tartar, per Deliquium, and Oyl of Vitriol.

* Tea.

IS a small Herb of a Shrub which grows in China; the same is used in most Cof­fee-Houses: The goodness consists of a fine green Tenderness, excellent fragrant smell, like Violet, and to keep a good, clear, and green colour in the Water; being chewed, streaks very green like Grass; of it are several sorts which must be distinguished by the Eye, tast and smell, above all the leaves, fine, crisp'd, green, inclining to Razor-blew-colour.

Terra Sigillata Alb.

IS a thing made out of fine Earth, and sealed here in England.

Terra Sigi [...]a Rubr.

IS likewise made here, [...]d s [...]led; their goodness are according to what Earth [Page 118] is used in the making up of them.

Terra Lemnia.

IS a fattish red Earth, coming from Tur­ky, by some called Axungia Solis, this is a fatter Earth, and darker red, than the fine Bole; the goodness of it consists, if thrown into Water, to rise up in Bub­bles, if touched by the Tongue, to ad­here to it.

Terra Sigillata V [...]ra.

USED to be brought out of Turky, sealed with Turkish Characters; but of late several Fallacies being discovered, there is a Sealed Earth made out of Terra Lemnia; and some sealed Earths are brought from Germany, growing near Stri­gonia, which is by modern Physicians best esteemed.

* Terra Japonica, alias Catechu.

IS a dark colour'd Earth, like to course Aloes Socatrina; if chewed, it dis­solves, tastes adstringent in the Mouth, and sweet in the Throat: 'Tis brought from the East-Indies.

Terra Samia.

IS an Earth which comes from Armenia, growing near a City called Samos: 'Tis adstringent, and of a yellowish co­lour.

Terebinthina Com.

IS brought to us in great Abundance from France, from whence the Oyl of Turpentine is drawn in Quantities, and lit­tle Barrels of several Weights, are made up for the Druggists use: 'Tis of a thick Body, strong smell, and whitish colour.

Terebenthina Veneta.

VEnetian Turpentine, is of a thin, clear, transparent Body, and indifferent­ly well scented: 'Tis brought from thence, and some parts of Germany, as Brechmen, being brought down from Salzburgh and N [...]rimburgh, &c.

Terebenthina Strasb.

IS of a green, and inclining to an Am­ber colour; very clear, well scented, [Page 120] and brought from Strasbourgh.

* Terebinthina Cypria.

IS brought to us in Gourds; something resembling Chio Turpentine, but that it is generally foul, and full of Dross, and a thicker body than any other.

* Terebinthina è Chio.

CHio Turpentine, comes over from Turkey in earthen Pots, is very clear and thick, of a yellowish colour.

Tincal.

IS nothing else but an unrefined Borax, brought over to us in Tuppers, from the East-Indies: The best, is that which is in large greenish pieces, free from Mud, (which it is generally pestered with) as also, small Pibble stones) and greased o­ver with stinking Oyl, which is said to be Neats-foot Oyl. The driest, cleanest, and largest is therefore to be preferred.

Trochisci de Viperis,

'TIs a little round Cake, made and sealed, with the Mucilage of the Powder of Vipers, and beaten Biskets, and dryed in the Sun. The best come from Venice.

Turnesole.

ARE nothing but old Rags, and Lin­non dipped in the red juice of Grapes, (others say in Mulberry juice) and dried up in the Sun: They strike a red colour in White-Wine, or other Wa­ter, like Claret. They come to us out of France.

THUS.

FRankincense, is brought to us from France, in large pieces; that which is best, is in large, dry and white pieces.

Viscus Quercinus.

THE best of Misseltoes; are found upon large Oaks, almost the co­lour of the same; other Missels are found upon Apple Trees, and others; but not so good.

Viscus Aucupum.

OR Bird-Lime, is a thing made here in England, with which Nut-Oyl being struck over little Rods, is so clam­my, that it fasteneth the small Birds to it.

Vitriolum Album.

VVHite Cop [...]eras comes to us from Hamborow; that in large and great Pigs, white, and not yellow nor dusty, is looked upon the best.

Vi [...]riolum Viride.

GReen Copperas is made in great quantities here in England, from a round Stone which is found in the Isle of Wight, and old-rusty Iron.

Vitriolum Dantz.

IS made in Prussia; the same running more upon Copper: This is looked up­on better than English.

Vitriolum Hungariae.

THE Hungarian Vitriol, is of a blew­ish green colour: 'Tis said to grow near Silver, Gold and Copper: Several Counterfeits are sold for it.

Vitriolum Roman.

ROman Vitriol, is vulgarly so called, it is nothing else but Cypress Vitrio, in cut Stones, very blew like a Sapphire. There is another sort which comes in Duppers from the East Indies, not inferi­our to the former, but that it generally runs together in lumps, and not loose, nor in cut Stones.

Ungula Alcis.

ELks claws, come to us from Dant­zick. The best are those which are large, full Legs to the upper Knuckle, full Hooff'd, and well Haired.

Unguent Flor. Aurant.

ORange Flower Butter is made from the Orange Flower, and if right, with Pomatum. The best comes from Bermoodos; some good comes from France and Genoua.

Usnea Cranii Humani.

THE Moss of a Scull of any dead [...]ody dying violently, and left unbu­ried in the Field, we have seen it in some Sculls brought from Ireland.

Zibethum, or Civet.

THE best of it is reckoned to be made in England, though a great deal more [Page 125] is made in Holland, and with Certificates Transported into most parts of Europe. That which is clear, of a fine, lively, whi­tish colour, not mixt with Butter, &c. is to be preferred. The African, Barbados, and other Civets coming from the West-Indies, are next to it: But that blackish sort which comes from the East-Indies, is by none which understands any, looked upon as any thing.

Zinziber Condit.

GReen Ginger is brought from several parts into England, as from the East-Indies, West-Indies, and of late, a great deal from Barbados. That which is clear, large, not stringy, is the best.

Zylobalsamum.

SEE Lignum Lentiscinum, being the same.