A Decoction against the Scurvy.
Take Pine (or Firr) tops cut small 4 handfuls ; Winters bark bruised half an ounce; boil in Water 1 quart to 20 ounces; pouring into it at last, Juice of Dandelion 4 ounces; strain, and when its cold add Spirit of Scurvy grass half an ounce; Horse Radish water compound and Syrup of Elder berries, each 4 ounces.
In the Winter Season, when Herbs have but little and poor Juice, this may opportunely be used in their stead.
It attenuates, depurates, and briskly actuates the Blood and Juice, dissolves Scorbutic Concretions, unlocks Oppilations, turns off Feculencies by Diaphoresis and Diuresis. The Dose a quarter of a pint twice a day.
Thomas Fuller
Pharmacopeia Extemporanea 1710