A Purging Electuary.
Take powder of Jalap roots 2 drams; Rhubarb 1 dram; Scammony (prepared with Sulphur) 1 scruple; Cream of Tarter 2 scruples; Oil of Anniseed and Cloves, each 2 drops; Lenitive Electuary 1 ounces; Syrup of Roses solutive half an ounce; or as much as serve to make it up.
The Dose is from 2 drams to half an ounce, or 6 drams in the morning, with due observance.
Thomas Fuller
Pharmacopeia Extemporanea 1710