Sarah Amanda Reybert registered a patent for an improvement in hair tonics in 1871 (#112,632). It was made of:
3 Gallons of 95% Alcohol
1 Pount of Dried Lobelia
1 Gallon of Castor Oil
3 Gallons of 95% alcohol
3 Ounces of Tincture of Cantharides (Spanish Fly)
12 Ounces of Tincture of Borax
3 Gallons of 95% alcohol
12 Ounces of Castille Soap
6 Ounces of Tincture of Sage
Oil of Bergamot or other desired perfume