Hysteric Pills.
Take Galbbanum strained, Asa Foetida, Myrrh, each 1 dram; Castor, Camphire, Salt of Amber, each half a scruple; Oil of Amber 4 drops; Balsam of Peru as much as needs, and so beat them up. Note, if the Galbanum be of a soft Consistence, there will be no need of the Balsam.
They seem to exert their Force, by driving the exorbitant and deserting Spirits into their proper Stations and Ranks, which is more largely explained under the Title of Hysteric Julep.
If they chance to Purge (which in some Bodies that are easily moved, they will do, because of the Gums) they must be forborn, for vapourous Person cannot bear Purging.
Let one scruple be exhibited for a Dose with the Hysteric Pearl Julep.
N.B. If two scruples of Salt of Steel be added, they are called Hysteric Chalybeate Pills.
Thomas Fuller
Pharmacopeia Extemporanea 1710