Catholic Pills.
Take Pill Cochioe the greater 1 dram; Rudius's Extract 2 scruples; Rosin of Jalap 1 scruple; Oil of Aniseed 2 drops; with Balsam of Peru, make all up into 20 Pills for 4 Doses.
They purge well and briskly. Take 'em very early in the Morning in Bed, and sleep and hour after them.
Thomas Fuller
Pharmacopeia Extemporanea 1710