There are three, _viz._ the Primitive, the Antecedent, and the Conjunct:
The Primitive is that which gives occasion to the Tumours; as for Example,
a Fall or a Blow receiv'd. The Antecedent is that which supplies it with
Matter, such is the Mass of Blood that thickens and maintains the
_Phlegmon_. Lastly, the Conjunct Cause is the overflowing Blood or Matter,
which immediately forms the Tumor.
_What regard ought to be had to these three sorts of Causes in the Cure?_
The Primitive Cause may be prevented by avoiding the Falls, Blows, or other
Hurts, and the Antecedent by diminishing the Plethory of the Blood, and
cooling the whole Mass by Phlebotomy. The Conjunct Cause, which is the
overflowing of the Blood, may be also remov'd in dispersing it by
dissolving, or else in discharging it by Suppuration.
_What is a _Crisis_?_
It is a sudden setling of Humours, which happens in Diseases, whereby they
are usually terminated.
_How are these Critical Setlings effected?_
By the Strength of Nature, which either expels the peccant Humours thro'
the Belly, or carries them to the Habitude of the Body; for in the former
she causeth Fluxes of Humours, Urine and Blood; as in the other she excites
Sweatings, Tumours, and even a Gangrene it self.
_In what Parts do the Critical Tumours usually arise?_ {104}
In the Glandules, which the Ancients call'd the _Emunctories_ of the Brain,
Heart, and Liver; for they gave the Name of Emunctories of the Brain to the
thick Glandules which lie under the Ears, that of the Emunctories of the
Heart to those that are under the Arm-Pits; and that of the Emunctories of
the Liver to those under the Groin. Now Malignant Tumours may arise in all
these parts, but the Venereal happen only in the Groin.
* * * * *
CHAP. III.
_Of Natural Tumours._
* * * * *
ARTICLE I.
_Of the _Phlegmon_ and its Dependancies._
_What is a _Phlegmon_?_
It is a red Tumour occasion'd by the Blood diffus'd in some part, wherein
it causeth extension, pain, and heat with beating.
_Are_ Aneurisms _and_ Varices, _which are Tumours, made by the Blood, to be
reckon'd among the_ Phlegmons?
No, because the Blood that forms the _Aneurisms_ and _Varices_ is not
extravasated nor accompany'd with Inflammation, but only a Tumour of Blood
proceeding from the Dilatation of the Arteries and Veins. {105}
_May _Echymoses_ or Contusions consisting of extravasated Blood, be
esteem'd as _Phlegmons_?_
By no means, in regard that it is not sufficient that the Blood be
extravasated for the producing of a _Phlegmon_; it must also cause Pain,
Heat, and a Beating, with Inflammation, which is not to be found in the
_Echymoses_, except in great ones, after they have been neglected for a
long time; where the corrupted Blood ought to be let out immediately, to
prevent the Inflammation, overmuch Suppuration, and many other ill
Consequences.
_Is the _Phlegmon_ always compos'd of pure Blood?_
No, it may happen sometimes to partake of Choler, Phlegm, or Melancholy; on
which account it is nam'd an _Erysipelatous_, _Oedomatous_, or _Scirrhous
Phlegmon_, always retaining the Name of the predominant Humour, which is
the Blood; and so of the others.
REMEDIES.
_What are the Remedies proper for a _Phlegmon_?_
They are of two sorts, _viz._ General and Particular; the former having
regard to the antecedent cause, and the other to the conjunct. The
_Phlegmon_ is cur'd in its antecedent Cause, by Phlebotomy or letting
Blood, by good Diet, and sometimes by Purgations, by which means the
Plethory, Heat, and Alteration of the Blood is diminished; But
Fomentations, Cataplasms and Plaisters facilitate the Cure in the conjunct
cause, either by dissolving the Tumour, or bringing it to Suppuration.
{106}
_At what time is the Opening of a Vein necessary?_
In the Beginning and Increase.
_What are the Remedies proper to be us'd immediately upon the first
appearing of the Tumour?_
They are Resolvents and Anodynes; such as those that are prepar'd with
Chervil boil'd in Whey, adding a little Saffron to wash the Tumour, and
soak the Linnen Cloaths apply'd thereto, which are often renew'd, and may
be laid on with the Chervil.
Or else take the Urine of a healthful Person, wherein is boil'd an Ounce of
Saffron for a Glass, and bath the Tumour with it.
The Sperm of Frogs is also made use of to very good purpose, either alone,
or with Lime-Water and Soap mixt together; or Oak-Leaves and Plantane
beaten small, and apply'd. But Care must be more especially taken to avoid
cooling Medicines, Oils, and Grease, which are pernicious in great
Inflammations.
_What ought to be done in the increase of the Tumour and Pain?_
They are to be asswag'd by mollifying and dissolving; to which end a
Cataplasm or Pultis is to be made with the Leaves of Elder, Wall-wort or
Dwarf-Elder, Mallows, Violet-Plants, Camomile, and Melilot; whereto is
added beaten Line-seed; causing the whole Mass to be boil'd in Whey, and
allowing to every Pint, or thereabout, a Yolk of an Egg, twenty Grains of
Saffron, a quarter of a Pound of Honey, and the Crum of white Bread, till
it comes to a necessary Consistence. Or else take Cow's Dung instead of the
above-mention'd {107} Herbs, and mix with it all the other Ingredients, to
make a Cataplasm, which must be renew'd at least every twelve Hours.
_What is to be done in the State?_
If the Tumour cannot be dissolv'd (as was intended) it must be brought to
Suppuration by Cataplasms, consisting of these Ingredients, _viz._ Garlick,
White Lillies roasted under Embers, Milk, and _Unguentum Basilicon_.
Or else only take a Glass of Milk, in which an Ounce of Soap is dissolv'd,
to wet the Linnen apply'd to the Tumour; and let it be often reiterated:
Otherwise make use of Sorrel boil'd with fresh Butter, and a little Leaven
or Yeast. The Plaister _Diasulphuris_ is also most excellent either alone,
or, if you please, mixt with _Diachylon_ and _Basilicon_.
_What is to be done in the Declination after the Suppuration?_
The Ulcer must be at first gently dry'd with a Plaister of _Diasulphuris_
or _Diachylon_, and afterward that of _Diapalma_ may be us'd, and Ceruse or
White Lead.
_What Method is to be observ'd in case there be any Disposition toward a
Gangrene?_
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 Aegyptiacum_, 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?_
All possible means must be us'd to dissolve 'em, by laying Slices of Beef
upon the Part, renewing 'em very often, or applying Linnen Rags dipt in
Spirit of Wine impregnated with Saffron.
They may be also dissolv'd with the Roots of Briony grated and apply'd
thereto, or else with Plaister or Mortar, Soot, Oil of Olives and
_Unguentum Divinum_, a Mixture whereof being made, is to be put between two
Rags, and laid upon the Tumour or Swelling. {110}
If the _Echymosis_ happens in a Nervous Part, Balsam of _Peru_ may be us'd,
or, for want thereof, _Oleum Lumbricorum_ & _Hyperici_, with luke-warm
Wine, with which the Bolsters must be soak'd, to be laid upon it.
When the _Echymosis_ is great, and much Blood is diffus'd between the Skin
and the Flesh, the safest way is to make an Opening to let it out, lest a
too plentiful and dangerous Suppuration should ensue, or even a Gangrene it
self. However, a Surgeon ought to proceed in the curing of an _Echymosis_
in the Face with great Circumspection, which must be always prepar'd for
Incision.
_Of phlegmonous Tumors or Impostumes, and of Remedies proper for 'em._
_What are the Tumours or Impostumes that partake of a _Phlegmon_?_
They are the _Bubo_, Carbuncle, _Anthrax_, _Furunculus_, _Phyma_,
_Phygeton_, _Panaritium_ or _Paronychia_, Burn, Gangrene, and Kibe or
Chilblain.
_What is a _Bubo_?_
A _Bubo_ is a Tumour which ariseth in the Groin, being accompany'd with
Heat, Pain, Hardness, and sometimes a Feaver.
_What is a Carbuncle?_
A Carbuncle is a hard Swelling, red, burning, and inseparable from a Fever:
It is cover'd with a black Crust or Scab, that afterward falls off at the
Suppuration, leaving a deep and dangerous Ulcer, and which sometimes doth
not suppurate at all. {111}
_What is an _Anthrax_?_
The _Anthrax_ is very near the same thing as the Carbuncle, only with this
difference, that the latter always appears in the Glandulous Parts, and the
_Anthrax_ every where else.
_What is a _Furunculus_?_
It is a kind of Boil, or benign Carbuncle, which somewhat resembles the
Head of a Nail, and is on that Account call'd _Clou_ by the _French_,
causing Pains, as if a Nail were driven into the Flesh.
_What is a _Phygeton_?_
The _Phygeton_ is a small, red, and inflam'd Exuberance, situated in the
Miliary Glandules of the Skin, where it causeth a pricking Pain, without
Suppuration.
_What is a _Phyma_?_
The _Phyma_ appears after the same manner as the _Phygeton_, and
suppurates.
_What are the Remedies proper for all these sorts of phlegmonous Tumours
and Impostumes?_
They are Cataplasms and Plaisters Anodyn, Emollient, Resolvent, and
Suppurative, which are us'd proportionably as in the _Phlegmons_.
_What is a _Gangrene_, _Sphacelus_, or _Esthiomenus_?_
The _Gangrene_ and _Sphacelus_ signifie the same thing, nevertheless are
commonly distinguish'd; the former being a Mortification begun, and the
_Sphacelus_ an entire or perfect Mortification; call'd also _Necrosis_ and
_Sideratio_. An _Esthiomenus_ is a Disposition to Mortification, discover'd
by the softness of the Part; and a Gangrene is defin'd to be a
Mortification of a Part, occasion'd by the {112} Interception of the
Spirits, and the Privation of the Natural Heat.
_What are the causes of a Gangrene in general?_
Every thing that can hinder the Natural Heat from exerting it self in a
Part; as strong Ligatures, astringent or resolvent Medicines, not
conveniently us'd in great Inflammations; a violent Haemorrhage; or Old
Age, whereby the Spirits are exhausted; the bitings of Mad Dogs; excessive
Cold, _&c._
_By what Signs is the Gangrene known?_
It is discover'd by the livid Colour of the Skin, which departs from the
Flesh, the softness, coldness, and insensibility of the Part; and sometimes
by its dryness and blackness, from whence exhales a cadaverous Stench, with
_Sanies_ issuing forth after Punctures or Scarifications made therein.
Lastly, a Gangrene is perceiv'd by the cold Sweats, Swoonings, _Syncope's_,
and _Delirium's_ that invade the Patient, and which are all the
Fore-runners of approaching Death.
_Is a Gangrene only found in the Flesh, and soft Parts of the Body?_
It happens also in the Bones; and is then call'd _Caries_.
_How is this _Caries_ or Gangrene of the Bone discover'd, when it lies hid
under the Flesh?_
It is known by the black Colour of the Neighbouring Flesh, the Stink of the
_Sanies_ that comes forth, the intolerable Pains felt thereabouts, which
are fix'd and continual before the Impostume and Ulcer appear; but when the
Ulcer is made, a kind of roughness may be perceiv'd in the Bone. {113}
_REMEDIES._
_What are the Remedies proper for a Gangrene?_
They are those that take away the mortify'd and corrupt Parts, and recall
the Natural Heat; both which Indications are exactly answer'd in the
Extirpation of what is already corrupted, with the Incision-Knife; and the
Restauration of the Natural Heat by the following Remedies.
Take an Ounce of good Vinegar, steeping therein a Dram of White Vitriol,
with as much _Sal Ammoniack_: Let it be us'd in bathing the Part; and apply
thereto Bolsters well soak'd in the same Liquor. This Remedy is convenient
in the first Disposition toward a Gangrene: Or, if you please, you may make
use of the Yellow Water, which is made with Corrosive Sublimate and
Lime-Water; taking, for Example, half a Dram of Corrosive Sublimate to be
infus'd in a Pint of Lime-Water.
But a Tincture of Myrrh and Aloes is more efficacious, wherein _Unguentum
Aegyptiacum_ is steep'd; or else Lime-Water kept for that purpose, in which
have been boil'd two Ounces of Sulphur or Brimstone, with two Drams of
_Mercurius Dulcis_; adding four Ounces of Spirit of Wine, to make an
excellent _Phegedaenick_ Water, with which the Part may be bathed, and the
Bolsters soak'd.
If the Gangrene passeth to the Bone, the Ulcer must be immediately cleans'd
with Brandy, and _Euphorbium_ afterward put into it, laying also some upon
the Bolsters, and {114} abstaining from all sorts of Oils and Greases. But
if these Remedies prove unprofitable, recourse is then to be had to the
Incision-Knife, Fire, or Amputation; the manner of performing which several
Operations, is explain'd hereafter.
_What are Kibes or Chilblains?_
They are painful Tumours, which are often accompany'd with Inflammation;
they happen more especially in the nervous and outward Parts, as the Heel,
and are so much the more sensibly felt, as the Air and Cold are more sharp
and Vehement.
_What is to be done in order to cure these Kibes or Chilblains?_
The Heel or affected Part must be wash'd and dipt in Wine boil'd with Allum
and Salt, whereof a Cataplasm may be afterward made, by adding Meal of Rye,
Honey, and Brimstone. The Juice of a hot Turnep apply'd with _Unguentum
Rosatum_, is also very good, or _Petroleum_ alone.
_What is a _Panaritium_?_
_Panaritium_ or _Paronychia_, is a Tumour which generally ariseth in the
Extremity of the Fingers, at the Root of the Nails: It is red, and
accompany'd with very great Pain, even so exquisite, that the whole Arm is
sensible thereof, insomuch that a Fever sometimes ensues, and a Gangrene;
the Humour being contain'd between the Bone and the _Periosteum_, or that
little Membrane with which it is immediately invested.
_What Remedies are convenient for the curing of _Panaritium_?_ {115}
Anodyn Cataplasms are to be first apply'd, that is to say, such as serve to
asswage excessive Pain, as that which is compos'd of Millk, Line-seeds
beaten, large Figs, the Yolk of an Egg, Saffron, Honey and _Oleum
Lumbricorum_, with the Crum of white Bread. Afterward you may endeavour to
dissolve it, by applying Oil of Almonds, _Saccharum Saturni_, and Ear-Wax,
or else Balsam of Sulphur. The Plaister of Mucilages, and that of Sulphur
or Brimstone, dissolv'd in Wine, is also a most excellent Resolvent and
Anodyn.
If it be requisite to bring this Tumour to Suppuration, white Lillies
roasted under Embers may be added to the preceeding Cataplasm; or else a
new Cataplasm may be made with Sorrel boil'd, fresh Butter, and a little
Leaven.
_What is a Burn_?
A burn is an Impression of Fire made upon a Part, wherein remains a great
deal of Heat, with Blisters full of serous Particles, or Scabs, accordingly
as the Fire hath taken more or less effect.
_What are the Remedies proper for a Burn_?
A Burn is cur'd by the speedy Application of fresh Mud re-iterated many
times successively; by that of peel'd Onions, _Unguentum Rosatum_, and
_Populeon_, mixt with the Yolk of an Egg and unslack'd-Lime: Cray-Fishes or
Crabs pounded alive in a Leaden-Mortar; and a great Number of other things.
If the Burn be in the Face, you may more especially take the Mucilages of
the Seeds of Quinces and _Psyllium_, and Frog's-Sperm, of {116} each an
equal quantity, adding to every four Ounces twenty Grains of _Saccharum
Saturni_. This Composition may be spread on the Part with a Feather, and
cover'd with fine Brown Paper. It is an admirable and approved Receipt.
If the Burn hath made an Escar or Crust, it may be remov'd with fresh
Butter spread upon a Colewort or Cabbage Leaf, and apply'd hot. But in Case
the Scab is too hard, and doth not fall off, it must be open'd, to give
passage to the _Pus_ or corrupt Matter, the stay of which would occasion a
deep Ulcer underneath. The same Method is to be observ'd in the Pustules or
Blisters, two Days after they are rais'd, applying also the Ointment of
quick Lime, Oil of Roses, and Yolks of Eggs.
* * * * *
ARTICLE II.
_Of the _Erysipelas_ and its Dependances._
_What is an _Erysipelas_?_
An _Erysipelas_, commonly call'd _St. Anthony's Fire_, is a small Elevation
produc'd by a Flux of Choler dispers'd and running between the Skin and the
Flesh. It is known by its yellowish Colour, great Heat and Prickings.
_REMEDIES._
_What are the Remedies proper for an _Erysipelas_?_
An _Erysipelas_ that ariseth in the Head and Breast is not without danger,
and the Cure of {117} it ought to be undertaken with great Care in the
Application as well of internal as external Remedies: For it is requisite
to take inwardly a Dose of the Diaphoretick Mineral, Crabs-Eyes, Egg-shels,
Powder of Vipers, and other Medicines; as also Potions that have the like
Virtues, such as the following. Take four Ounces of Elder-Flower-Water,
adding thereto a Scruple of the volatile Salt of Vipers or Hart's-Horn with
an Ounce of Syrrup of red Poppies.
Phlebotomy or Blood-letting hath no place here, unless there be a great
Plethory, but frequent Clysters are not to be rejected, _viz._ such as are
made of Whay, Chervil, Succory, and Violet-Plants, adding a Dram of Mineral
Crystal dissolv'd with two Ounce of Honey of Violets.
As for outward Applications, Linnen-Rags dipt in the Spirit of Wine
impregnated with Camphire and Saffron, are to be laid upon the Tumour, and
renew'd as fast as they are dry'd. An equal quantity of Chalk and Myrrh
beaten to Powder, may also be strew'd upon a Sheet of Cap-Paper over-spread
with Honey, and apply'd to the Part.
If the Heat and Pain grow excessive, take half a Dram of _Saccharum
Saturni_, twenty Grains of Camphire, as much _Opium_, with two Drams of red
Myrrh, to be infus'd in a Gallon of White-Wine: Let this Liquor be kept to
soak the Cloaths that are laid upon the _Erysipelas_, and often renew'd.
But to dress the Face, a Canvass Cloth may be us'd, which hath been dipt in
a Medicine prepar'd with a {118} Gallon of Whey, two Yolks of Eggs, and a
Dram of Saffron.
Moreover amidst all these Remedies, it is necessary to oblige the Patient
to keep to a good Diet, and to prescribe for his ordinary Drink a
Diet-Drink made of Hart's-Horn, the Tops of the lesser Centory, Pippins cut
in Slices with their Skins, and Liquorish; a little good Wine may be also
allow'd, with the Advice of the Physician.
_Of _Erysipelatous_ Tumours or Impostumes, and their Remedies._
_What are the Tumours or Impostumes that partake of the Nature of an
_Erysipelas_?_
They are the dry and moist _Herpes_, the former being that which is call'd
the Tetter or Ring-Worm; and the other a kind of yellow-Bladders, Pustules,
or Wheals, that cause itching, and raise small corroding Ulcers in the
Skin: To these may be added divers sorts of Scabs and Itch.
The Remedies prescrib'd for the _Erysipelas_ may be us'd for both these
kinds of _Herpes_; as also Lotions or Bathing-Liquors made of Lime-Water,
and a Decoction of Wormwood and _Sal Ammoniack_, allowing half a Dram to
four Ounces of Liquor. Or else take half a Dram of _Sal Saturni_, and put
it into a Glass of the Decoction of Fumitory or Chervil. You may also make
use of the Oil of Tartar _per deliquium_, to make a Liniment either alone,
or mingl'd with the above-mention'd Decoctions.
* * * * *
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ARTICLE III.
_Of the _Oedema_._
_What is the _Oedema_?_
It is a white soft Tumour, with very little sense of Pain, which ariseth
from the Settling of a pituitous Humour.
_What are the Remedies proper for an _Oedema_?_
They are Fomentations, Cataplasms, Liniments, and Plaisters.
The Fomentations are made with Bundles of Wall-Wort or Dwarf-Elder, thrown
into a hot Oven after the Bread is bak'd, and sprinkled with Wine:
Afterward being taken out smoaking, they are unty'd, open'd, and wrapt
about the Part, putting a warm Linnen Cloth over 'em. This Operation is to
be re-iterated; and by this means the Humour is dissolv'd thro'
Transpiration by Sweat.
The Cataplasms are compos'd of Camomile, Melilot, St. _John_'s-Wort, Sage,
Wall-Wort, Pellitory of the Wall, Roots of Briony and Onions, all boil'd
together in White Wine with Honey, adding, if you please, a few Cummin or
Fennel Seeds beaten. Cataplasms are also made of Horse-Dung and the Seeds
of Cummin beaten, which are boil'd in strong Vinegar, and mixt with
Barly-Meal to the Consistence of Pap.
The Plaisters are prepar'd with an Ounce of _Diapalma_, half on Ounce of
_Martiatum_, a Pint of Oil of Lillies, half an Ounce of {120} Cummin-Seeds
powder'd, half a Dram of _Sal Ammoniack_, and an Ounce of yellow Wax to
make a Consistence.
If any hardness remains, the Plaister of Mucilages may be apply'd, or that
which is made of the Gums _Bdellium_, _Ammoniack_, and _Galbanum_,
dissolv'd in Vinegar. But Care must be taken not to omit the Purgatives of
Jalap to the quantity of a Dram in a Glass of White-Wine; or of half an
Ounce of Lozenges of _Diacarthamum_, which are effectual in drawing out the
bottom of pituitous and serous Humours that nourish the _Oedema's_.
_Of _Oedomatous_ Tumours and Impostumes._
_What are the kinds of Tumours that partake of the Nature of an _Oedema_?_
They are the _Phlyctaena_, the _Emphysema_, the _Batrachos_ or
_Ranunculus_, the Wen, the _Talpa_, the _Bronchocele_, the _Ganglion_, the
_Fungus_, the Scurf, the _Scrophula_ or King's-Evil, and all sorts of
Dropsies both general and particular.
_What are _Phlyctaena's_?_
They are Pustules or Blisters fill'd with a white and somewhat yellowish
Humour.
_What is an _Emphysema_?_
It is a kind of flatuous Tumour, wherein Wind is contain'd, with a little
slimy Phlegm.
_What is a _Batrachos_ or _Ranunculus_?_