Ale Against Scrophulae.
Take Chips of Guaiacum, Sassaphras, Walnut-tree rinds, roots of sharp pointed Dock, Filipendula and Hounds-Tongue, each 2 ounces; Herb Robert, Arch-Angel, each 4 handfuls; Raisins of the sun stoned 1 pound; live Millepedes 1 pint: Prepare all for 4 gallons.
Its good against a Cancer, and Cutaneous affections; but singularly, and specifically respects the King's Evil.
Thomas Fuller
Pharmacopeia Extemporanea 1710