A Cordial Epithem.
Take Queen of Hungary's Water 6 drams; compound Spirits of Lavender, Spirit of Saffron, each 2 drams; Apopletic Balsam 1 scruple; Oil of Cloves 10 drops; mix.
Its a proper Prescription against swooning Fits and palpitation of the Heart. But is not agreeable to Hysteric Women, because of its perfume, which few of them can bear.
Thomas Fuller
Pharmacopeia Extemporanea 1710