Good Councell against the plague Shewing sundry present preseruatiues for the same, by wholsome fumes, drinks, vomits, and other inward receits: as also, the perfect cure (by implaysture) of any that are therewith infected. Now necessary to be obserued of euery housholder, to auoyde the infection, lately begun in some places of this cittie.

"Good Councell against the plague" by Learned phisition is a historical health guide from the late 1500s, offering advice and remedies to protect people from the deadly plague. The book focuses on how to keep homes clean and healthy to avoid getting sick. It’s full of old-fashioned and herbal treatments, giving lots of tips on stopping and treating the plague. You'll find instructions on cleaning the air with good-smelling herbs and advice on what to eat, such as special greenery mixed with vinegar. There are also recipes for drinks that make you sweat or vomit, which people at the time thought would help fight the infection. The book is organized to give everyday people helpful tips on keeping their homes clean, taking care of the sick, and making special healing creams and liquids, showing us what medical practices were like back then.