A Bitter Aromatic Decoction.
Take Roots of Calamus Aromaticus, Gentian, each 2 drams; Galangale 4 scruples; Herbs of Centory and dried Wormwood, Flowers of Camomile and Stechas, each 1 dram; make a Decoction in Water 3 pints to 2, adding at the last Caraway-seeds bruis'd half an ounce, strain it.
It enjoys all the Virtues of our Bitter Draught in the London Dispensatory; but with this Advantage, that it more powerfully discusseth Wind; and Warmeth the Stomach. Give 4 ounces twice a Day.
Thomas Fuller
Pharmacopeia Extemporanea 1710