CHAP. LIV.Of Cardamum, or All-fours.
ThisWater has its Name from the four Ingredients in its Composition; and in some Countries is greatly used by the poorer Sort of People.
Take of Pimento, Caraway and Coriander-seeds, and Lemon-peel, of each three Pounds; of Malt Spirits eleven Gallons; Water three Gallons. Draw off with a gentle Fire, dulcify with ordinary Sugar, and make up the Goods, to the Strength you desire with clean Water.
This is rarely called for unless by the poor Sort of People, who are induced to use it from its Cheapness; tho’ it is a better Cordial than many drawn from dearer Ingredients. It is an excellent Carminative, and is often sold for Aqua Mirabilis.