An Epithem of Calx.
Take Calx 2 ounces; thin Honey as much as id sufficient to bring it to the consistence of an Unguent, to be spread upon Leather, applied to the part affected, and renew'd as often as it grows dry.
It must be mingled with Care and Artifice (especially if the Calx be new calcin'd and unslack'd) otherwise 'twill rise into Bubbles, and grow into Lumps. I have sometimes added common soft Soap.
Its a notable Experiment, and well proved, against fixt, scorbutic Pains and joint Rheumatisms. I never offer'd at it in the true Gout, but I am of the Opinion 'twould be very available, and it may be the safer ventur'd upon, because it doth not repel. Its a good thing to lay on Chilblains that are not broke.
Thomas Fuller
Pharmacopeia Extemporanea 1710