Fracastorius's small Decoction.
Take Diascordium half an ounce; Cochineal 1 scruple; boil (for 2 or 3 Walms) in Water 1 pint; adding Sugar half an ounce; strain through a Flannel, and add Cinnamon Water 2 ounces.
Let it be used for constant Drink in Fevers of an ill kind, all the while they are attended with a Diarrhea.
Thomas Fuller
Pharmacopeia Extemporanea 1710