A Depurating Decoction.
Take roots of Quich Grass, Butchers Broom, Fennel, Parsly, each 1 ounce; Herbs of Cleavers, Dandelion, each 1 handful; Currants chopp'd small 2 ounces; boil in Water 3 pints to 28 ounces; strain, add Salt Prunel 2 drams; Syrup of the 5 Opening roots 4 ounces, mix.
It egregiously depurates the Blood, powerfully provokes Urine, is excellent after Fevers, that have boil'd up the Blood into a retorrid Crasis: Is profitable for Scorbutic Persons of an hot Temperament; frees the Reins and Bladder from Gravel and Mucous. The Dose is 6 ounces twice a day.
Thomas Fuller
Pharmacopeia Extemporanea 1710