An Emollient Gargle.
Take Roots of Marsh Mallow, Liquorice, Pearl Barley each 1 ounce; Bran (ty'd up in a Rag) 1 handful; inner Rind of Elm, Gum Arabic each an half an ounce; Figs 8. Boil in Water 3pints, in 28 ounces of which (when strained) dissolve Syrup of Marsh Mallows, and of Jujubes each 2 ounces; Lohoch Sanans half an ounce.
We use it in Fevers, against Inflammation; Siccity, Asperity, Chaps, Clefts afflicting, parching, and burning up (as 'twere) the Tongue, Mouth, and Throat.
Thomas Fuller
Pharmacopeia Extemporanea 1710