The Electuary publish'd upon this Occasion by the States of Holland, was compos'd of most, if not all the Drugs used in the most serviceable Medicines that were made use of against the Plague among Men; most of which Ingredients we know to be mortal to Insects, as strong scented Roots and Herbs; but above all, Aromatick Gums and Saps of Plants; as Rhue, Garlick, Pitch, Tar, Frankincense and olibanum.
"The Plague at Marseilles Consider'd"
Richard Bradley