An Arthritic Infusion.
Take ground Pine (dry'd, washed and bruis'd) 1 ounce; Lavender flowers dry'd, Venice Treacle, each half a ounce; stout, strong, red Wine 1 quart; infuse hot 2 hours and strain.
To drive the Gout out of the Stomach and Intestines, let the Patient drink half a pint, and repeat the same Draught, as often as the Physician shall judge needful.
Thomas Fuller
Pharmacopeia Extemporanea 1710