2. Pectoral Hydromel.
Take Pearl Barley, Malaga Raisins stoned, each half an ounce; Figs 4; Liquorice 2 drams; Roots of Elecampane, Orris, Calamus Aromaticus and dry'd Tobacco, each 1 dram; Colts foot, Ground Ivy, Rocket, Sanicle, each 1 handful; sweet Fennel and Aniseed (added towards the last) each 2 drams; make a Decoction in simple Hydromel 3 pints to 1 quart, and strain it out for use.
It almost equals that of Joel (above describ'd) for inciding and expectorating, but for mollefying, lubricating, digesting and maturating, it goes beyond it. Its eminently beneficial in a deep, laborious Cough, where the inward Recesses of the Thorax are stuff'd up, over-loaded with tough Phlegm. But in a feverish thin, sharp Catarrh, perpetually dropping thro' the guttural Glands, 'twill prove prejudicial; for by fusing, heating and tumultuously exagitating the Humours, 'twill most infallibly increase the Distemper.
You may give 3 ounces or more, to be supped up as hot as Coffee, three times a Day.
Thomas Fuller
Pharmacopeia Extemporanea 1710