It is requisite during the great Inflammation to make use of good Vinegar, in an Ounce whereof is dissolv'd a Dram of White Vitriol, with as much _Sal Ammoniack_, to bath the Tumour: Or else take the Tincture of Myrrh and Aloes, with a little _Unguentum Ægyptiacum_, and afterward make a Digestive of Turpentine, the Yolk of an Egg, and Honey, mingling it with a little Spirit of Wine, or Brandy, if there remains any Putrifaction or Rottenness. {108} _Remedies for _Aneurisms_ and _Varices_._ _What is to be done in order to cure an _Aneurism_?_ When it is little, as that which happens after an Operation of Phlebotomy or letting Blood ill perform'd, it may be sufficient to lay upon the affected Part a thin Plate of Lead, or else a Piece of Money or Counter wrapt up in a Bolster, and to bind it on very streight: But a Piece of Paper chew'd is much better for that purpose. If the _Anuerism_ be considerable, an Astringent Plaister may be us'd, such as the following. Take _Bolus_, Dragon's Blood, Frankincence, Aloes, and _Hypocystis_, of each a Dram; mingle the whole with two beaten Eggs, and add Wax to give it the consistence of a Plaister, which may be apply'd alone, or mixt with an equal Portion of _Emplastrum contra Rupturam_, always making a small Bandage to keep it on. _Emplastrum de Cicuta_ hath also a wonderful effect. When the _Aneurism_ is excessive, it is absolutely necessary to proceed to a Manual Operation, the manner whereof shall be shewn hereafter in the Treatise of great Operations. _What is requisite to be done in the _Varices_?_ _Varices_ are not generally dangerous, but even conduce to the preservation of Health; nevertheless, if they become troublesome by reason of their greatness, and the Pains that accompanie 'em, they may be mollify'd with the following Remedy. Take the Mucilages of the Seeds of _Psyllium_ and Line, of each two Ounces; of _Populeon_ {109} two Ounces; _Oleum Lumbricorum_ & _Hyperici_, of each one Ounce; and of the Meal of Wheat one Ounce, adding Wax to make the Consistence of a Plaister; part of which spread upon Linnen or Leather, must be apply'd to the _Varix_, and ty'd thereto with a small Band. If the Blood abound too much, it may be discharg'd by the Application of Leeches, or by a Puncture made with a Lancet: Afterward lay upon the Part a Piece of Lead sow'd up in a Cloth, and let it be kept close with a proper Bandage. Otherwise you may make use of an Astringent, such as this. Take a Pomegranate, cut it in pieces, and boil it with as much Salt as may be taken up with the Tip of your Fingers, in a Gallon of strong Vinegar; then dip a Spunge in this Vinegar, apply it to the _Varix_, bind it on, and continue the use of it twice a Day for a Month together. _Remedies for _Echymoses_, Contusions, or Bruises._ _How are _Echymoses_ to be treated?_