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[...pour] thirty parts of water over it, mix [it] well, leave [it] for up to three days, strain [it] clear, and use [it] as stated in Number 106. If a woman’s nipple should chap, wet shredded linen with this, apply [it] upon it, and change [it] six times a day. *Balsamum arcaei*, L[atin]. This balsam is very good for every kind of fresh cut; let them apply [it] upon the wound morning and evening with shredded linen. It is also called *Unguentum gummi elemi*. *Balsamum de mecca*, L[atin]. This balsam flows from a tree; it is a cooling remedy against weakness of the sinews, difficulty of breathing, spermatorrhea (*susunak* [gonorrhea/gleet]), and the bite of a venomous worm; it is well to use from ten drops up to twenty drops; by smearing [it] against the pain of a wound, [and] of the feet and hands, it will bring much benefit. *Balsamum copayvay*, L[atin]. Balsam of Copaiba, A[rmenian]. Drinking from 30 drops up to 60 drops a day with water is very beneficial for the ailment of spermatorrhea. *Balsamum opodeldoc*, L[atin]. It is a thick balsam; it is very useful for the wind [rheumatism] of the feet and arms. *Glandes quercus tostum*, L[atin]. Roasted acorn, pounded like coffee; drinking [it] with sugar is very useful for bellyache in children. *Gummi guaiacum*, L[atin]. Resin of Indian wood [guaiacum], A[rmenian]. This is a dark green resin, it is extracted from a certain kind of tree; if you mix half a *msxal* of this and two *msxal*s of salt of wine [cream of tartar/potassium bitartrate] together, make [it into] a fine powder, [and] have [the patient] drink [it] in the morning, and as much again at eventide, for up to fifteen days, it is very beneficial against gout [and joint pains]. *Gummi euphorbii*, L[atin]. Resin of *abarbiōn* [euphorbia], A[rmenian]. It flows from a certain kind of thorny tree; mix two wheat-weights of this, four wheat-weights of camphor, and one *msxal* of sugar together, make [it into] a fine powder, and draw [it into the nose] like snuff three or four times a day; it will cause sneezing, [and] is useful for inveterate headache and blocked nostrils.