Electuary for the Epilepsy.
Take of Peruvian bark, in powder, an ounce; of powdered tin, and wild valerian root, each half an ounce; simple syrup, enough to make an electuary.
Dr. Mead directs a drachm of an electuary similar to this to be taken, evening and morning, in the epilepsy, for the space of three months. It will be proper, however, to discontinue the use of it for a few days every now and then. I have added the powdered tin, because the epilepsy often proceeds from worms.
William Buchan
Domestic Medicine 2nd edition 1785