A Diuretic Decoction.
Take roots of Fennel, Sparagus, each 2 ounces; Water- Cherries 16; Golden rod 2 handfuls; boil in Water and White Wine (added towards the last) each 18 ounces to 22 ounces; to the strained Liquor add Horse Radish Water compound 2 ounces; Juice of Parsley depurated, Syrup of Marsh Mallows, each 4 ounces; Millepedes (tied up in a rag alive, bruis'd, and wash'd out into it) 300, Salt Prunel 2 drams, mix.
It causeth a very plentiful Secretion of Serum, and saline Recrements from the Blood, and effectually washeth out the Reins, Ureters and Bladder. The Dose from a quarter to half a pint, or more: For diluting Medicines ought to be given in large quantities.
Thomas Fuller
Pharmacopeia Extemporanea 1710