An Oleose Draught.
Take new drawn (not rank) Linseed Oil 3 ounces; Oil of Anniseed 3 drops; Syrup of Maiden hair 1 ounce; Spirit of Salt Armoniac 12 drops; mix.
Its a Nonsuch for a Pleurisy (where there is bloody Spittle) Inflammation of the Lungs, and Phthisic, due Bleeding not neglected.
The Patient must not drink in a Hour at least after it, for the Oil will be apt to get uppermost in the Stomach, and be cast out by Vomiting.
We always crave for new drawn sweet Oil, I suppose because its not so offensive in taking; but I believe that which is rancid is really better, as being more Digesting and Expectorating.
To depurate it, Ettmuller orders to put Water into it, shake it well about, set it by to settle and pour off the clear, which Operation is to be repeated 'till it grow limpid and pure. I have heard its a good way to put into a pint of Oil 1 ounce of Sal Nitre, and shake it about 'till it be fine.
Thomas Fuller
Pharmacopeia Extemporanea 1710