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A Paralytic Gargle.

Take white Wine half a pint; Mustard made up as it comes to Tables 2 ounces; Savory (or Thyme) water 4 ounces; Honey of Roses 2 ounces; Vinegar enough to render it pretty Tart, Mix.

Riverius prescribeth thus. Take Mustard seed powder'd 1 dram; Vinegar of Roses, white Sugar, each 1 ounce; Water 3 ounces; mix.

Instead of Savory or Thyme water (if not at hand) may be substitured a Decoction of Sassaphras.

Thomas Fuller
Pharmacopeia Extemporanea 1710