A Pleuritic Expression.
Take green Dandelion 4 handfuls; bruise, and pour on it red Poppy Water 1 pint, then strain, and add Salt Prunel 1 dram; Crabs Eyes levigated 2 drams; Syrup of red Poppies 3 ounces, mix.
It gives a check to the raging Orgasme of the Spirits; qualifies the servour of the rarified boiling Blood; melts down gellied Lympha, and provokes Urine.
After needful Bleeding, (without which nothing will signifie much) let 5 spoonfuls be given each other Hour.
Thomas Fuller
Pharmacopeia Extemporanea 1710