OF THE STOMACH, AND ITS INFIRMITIES.

42. A caution.

Infirmities of the stomach usually proceed from surfeiting.

43. Another.

Let such as have weak stomachs, avoid all sweet things, as honey, sugar, and the like; milk, cheese and all fat meats: let him not eat till he is hungry, nor drink before he is dry; let him avoid anger, sadness, much travel, and all fryed meats: let him not vomit by any means, nor eat when he is hot.

44. For moisture of the Stomach.

Take a drachm of Galanga, in powder, every morning in a draught of that Wine you like best.

45. For heat of the Stomach.

Swallow four or five grains of Mastich every night going to bed.