spathula

Updated: May 23, 2025

In the Spring take of the Flowers fresh half a pound, Sugar one pound, beat them together in a good stone Mortar, then put them in a glass, and set them in the sun for three months, stirring them daily with a wooden Spathula. The Vertues. It is good against the Falling-sickness, and giddiness in the head, it cleanseth the Reins and Bladder. Touching Candies, as followeth.

Anonymous - A Queens Delight: The Art of Preserving, Conserving and Candying. As also, A right: Knowledge of making Perfumes, and Distilling the most Excellent: Waters.