CHAP. XXXIII.Of Carminative Water.
ThisWater has its Name from its use, being an excellent Carminative.
Take of fresh Camomile-flowers, four Pounds; Dill seed two Pounds and a Half; Leaves of Baum, Origany, and Thyme, of each one Pound; Seeds of Anise and Fennel of each six Ounces; Cummin-seed four Ounces; Peels of Oranges and Citrons, of each eight Ounces; Juniper and Bayberries, of each six Ounces; Cinnamon eight Ounces; Mace four Ounces. Digest these Ingredients, bruised in eleven Gallons of Proof Spirit, and two Gallons of Water; after which draw off ten Gallons; and dulcify it with fine Sugar.
This is an admirable Carminative, and therefore good in all Cholicky Pains and Gripings of the Bowels; and to remove Sickness and Nauseas from the Stomach.