This Plant from whence the Water is denominated is the common Parsley of our Gardens, an Herb too well known to need Description.
Take of Parsley-root, one Pound and a Quarter; fresh Horse-radish Root, and Juniper-berries, of each fifteen Ounces; the Tops of St. John’s-wort, biting Arsmart, and Elder-flowers, of each ten Ounces; the Seeds of wild Carrot, sweet Fennel, and Parsley, of each seven Ounces and a Half; slice and bruise the Ingredients, and digest them four Days in eleven Gallons of Spirit, and two Gallons of Water; after which draw off ten Gallons.
This is a very good Diuretic, frees the Kidnies from Sand and other Matter, which often forms Gravel and Stones. It is also good in cholic Pains arising from a Stone in the Bladder, and drains off all ill Humours by Urine.