The comon Glyster.
Take of our Decoction for Glysters 12 ounces; Syrup of the Juice of Groundsell (or of Buck-Thorn) salt Butter, brown Sugar, each 1 ounce; Oil of Aniseed 8 drops, mix.
Its to wash out the Intestine, especially the great ones, and to discharge them Wind and Excrements.
Thomas Fuller
Pharmacopeia Extemporanea 1710