An Astringent Powder.
Take Balaustines half a scruple; Cinnamon, Nutmeg, each 4 grains; Cochineal 2 grains; Sugar of Roses 1 scruple; make it into Powder for 1 Dose.
Its to stop a Diarrhea, concerning which see the Astringent Julep.
Thomas Fuller
Pharmacopeia Extemporanea 1710