A Cordial Hysteric Essence.
Take the Oil of Cloves 30 drops; Oil of Almonds 6 drops; Oil of Aniseed 4 drops, mix.
Or to these may be added Spirit of Salt Armoniac 2 drams.
After the same manner may be contriv'd of Chymical Oils, infinite other Essences, Stomachic, Carminative, Cephalic, Diuretic, &c. according to the various Intentions of the Prescriber.
Let 3 drops be taken drop'd on a lump of Sugar, or Sugar Cake, or in Beer, Wine, or other appropriate Vehicle.
Thomas Fuller
Pharmacopeia Extemporanea 1710