Fennel-water is extracted from a Seed larger and more beautiful than that produced by our common Fennel; it is called Sweet Fennel seed, being of a fragrant Smell, and aromatic sweet Taste, and is cultivated in France and Italy. It is to be chosen new, large and fair; but when damp or dusty to be rejected.
Take one Pound of Sweet Fennel-seeds, and two Gallons of Water; put them into an Alembic, and draw off one Gallon with a gentle Fire.