Arthritic Powder.
Take Ground Pine, Southern wood, each half a scruple, Gum of Guaiacum, white Sugar, each 1 scruple; Oil of Sassaphras 1 drop; mix for a single Dose.
Let it be given Mornings and Afternoons, with the Decoction call'd Sanctum, if the Patient be of a cool Constitution: Or with Decoction of Sarsa, if of an hot; and let it be continu'd for the whole Months of March and September, to prevent the Gout.
Thomas Fuller
Pharmacopeia Extemporanea 1710