Our Bitter Draught.
Take Waters of Carduus 2 ounces; of Mint and strong Cinnamon, each 2 drams; of Gentian compound half an ounce; powdered Virginia Snake root 1 scruple; mix.
Its ennobled with the same Virtues that the Decoction Sacrum is, which see. Moreover it strengthens the Stomach, stops Vomiting, and kills Worms.
Thomas Fuller
Pharmacopeia Extemporanea 1710