Alexiterial Tincture.
Take Virginia Snake-wort, Contrayerva, Spanish Angelica- roots, and Venice-Treacle each half an ounce; Myrrh 2 drams; Saffron 4 scruples; Cochineal 2 scruples; Tincture of Salt of Tartar 1 pint; digest according to Art, and filtre.
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Thomas Fuller
Pharmacopeia Extemporanea 1710