A Mixture for the Throat.
Take Seeds of Flea wort and Quinces, each 2 drams; Decoct in Water half a pint to 4 ounces; to the strained Mucilage add one white of Egg well beaten, Damask Rose Water 2 ounces; Syrup of Raspberries 1 ounce and half; mix.
This is for heat, dry Parchedness, asperity and soreness of the Throat. Let a spoonful be taken after every time the Mouth is Gargled.
Thomas Fuller
Pharmacopeia Extemporanea 1710